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E3 2012: Microsoft unveils Xbox SmartGlass, takes aim at AirPlay and Wii U
Yesterday, Microsoft kicked off E3 2012 with their annual press conference.
Amongst all the video game trailers, musical performances, and Kinect announcements was one very cool new service coming to an XBox 360 gaming console near you: Xbox SmartGlass.
Microsoft announced that Xbox SmartGlass will allow you to enhance your gaming, television, and movie watching experiences by offering additional information on movies and television shows while you watch them, new ways to interact with and control your games, as well as the ability to stream media from your tablet directly onto your Xbox 360 (and flat screen TV). They'll also be adding a web browser to the Xbox 360, and instead of the usual clunky controller interface most users are used to, you'll be able to navigate directly from your favorite phone or top rated tablet, and see it happen real time on your screen.
While the name might make you think they're cribbing a bit off of Samsung's Smart Window, Xbox SmartGlass' functionality looks to be taking aim at the function of Apple's Airplay, with their streaming and "media tossing" capabilities, and the upcoming Wii U console, with their tablet/controller approach. The difference between these offerings and Xbox SmartGlass is that instead of having to rely on one tablet, phone, or controller, SmartGlass works with any tablet.
Nope, that's not a typo. Any tablet. Well, most Windows phones or tablets, the iPad and iPhone, or Android devices (but that pretty much covers the bases — sorry Blackberry users).
Xbox Smart Glass is slated to be released this fall, so expect to see more details on the service released not just during E3, but also in the next several months.


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WATSONTOWN — The Main Street-facing windows of the Watson Inn have been transformed into a Winter Wonderland, thanks to a local artist and some paint.
Pam Showers, general manager of the Watson Inn, wanted something a little different this year when it came time to decorate for the holidays, she said.
"I wanted to try this as opposed to all the Christmas lights," she said. "I wanted to take advantage of the Main Street space and the bay window."
Showers found the perfect solution in Mike Heller, of Milton, an artist who co-owns the Arm Bar in Milton with his wife, Beth. Heller spent three days transforming the 16-foot space into a traditional winter scene, complete with snowmen and carriages.
Heller approached the task by starting with a small sketch, but does most of his work on the fly, he said.
"Most of it is done mentally," he said. "You may look like you're not doing anything, but you're sitting there thinking about what you want."
Heller said most projects like this don't follow the original plan closely.
"It never comes out the way you thought it would," he said.
Heller hand-painted the entire scene using a brush and traditional household paints, he said.
This isn't Heller's first art project for the Watson Inn. Heller drew the buildings etched into the mirrors behind the main dining room's bar area, which have been in place since the Watson Inn's 2000 remodel, Showers said.
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German-born American International Jermaine Jones will not celebrate if he scores against his native country. The former German National Team midfielder who filed a one-time national team switch with FIFA in 2009 has become a critical player inJürgen Klinsmann's US National Team setup. The midfielder who now features forBeşiktaş in the Turkish League after a difficult first half of the 2013-14 season with Schalke 04 in Bundesliga.
Top 10 Premier League strikers of all time - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
When stripped to its foundations, getting goals is the aim of the beautiful game, and strikers are generally charged with providing the goods. The Premier League has been graced with a plethora of some of the world's greatest forwards since its inception, with English punters perennially debating which striker takes the crown of the best ever on English soil.
After the first part of classic Premier League footballers was well received, I decided to continue the series. Here are five more greats from memory lane:
1. Emerson
The Brazilian central midfielder came to the Premier League during the Bryan Robson days and set the league alight, for a few months at least.
Nineteen years after Eric Cantona kung fu kicked a spectator in the crowd at Selhurst Park, Manchester United return to Crystal Palace in a much different scenario. That season, Crystal Palace were relegated while Manchester United lost the title on the final day of the season to Blackburn Rovers.
Arsenal are through to the FA Cup fourth round after beating North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 on Saturday.
A terrific Santi Cazorla shot put the Gunners ahead in the 31st minute and then Tomas Rosicky wrapped up the win when he dispossessed Danny Rose on the halfway line before coolly beating Hugo Lloris, to seal a convincing win.
Cardiff City are interested in signing Paul Ince as the manager to replace Malky Mackay if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turns down an approach from club owner Vincent Tan, according toThe Daily Mailnewspaper.
The newspaper reports that Cardiff City Chairman Mehmet Dalman is planning on having more talks with Solskjaer's representatives today, while sources close to Tan reveal that Paul Ince is a possibility.
Blackburn's DJ Campbell arrested in football spot-fixing probe - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
Blackburn Rovers forward DJ Campbell is one of the six people arrested in connection with a football spot-fixing investigation, his club have confirmed.
On 28th November, we covered a story based on the reports of The Telegraph that said six people were arrested including a former Premier League player as a part of an ongoing investigation on suspicion of fixing English football games, but due to confidential reasons, the name wasn't published then.
Here's the draw for the 3rd round of the 2013-14 FA Cup:
Ipswich Town v Preston North End; Derby County v Chelsea; AFC Bournemouth v Fleetwood or Burton Albion; Birmingham City v Bristol Rovers or Crawley Town; Grimsby Town v Huddersfield Town; Everton v QPR; Brighton & Hove Albion v Reading; Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur; Sunderland v Carlisle Utd; Bolton Wanderers v Blackpool; Blackburn Rovers v Manchester City; Norwich City v Fulham; Aston Villa v Sheffield Utd; Macclesfield Town v Sheffield Wednesday; Charlton Ath v Wrexham or Oxford Utd; Manchester Utd v Swansea City; Port Vale v Plymouth Argyle; Newcastle Utd v Cardiff City; Rochdale v Leeds Utd; Wigan Ath v MK Dons; Doncaster R v Stevenage; Stoke City v Leicester City; Southampton v Burnley; Middlesbrough v Hull City; West Brom v Crystal Palace; Kidderminster H v Peterborough; Nottingham Forest v West Ham; Bristol C v Watford; Southend U v Millwall; Barnsley v Hartlepool U or CoventryC; Yeovil Town v Leyton Orient; Liverpool v Oldham A or Mansfield T;
Matches will be played over the weekend of 4 and 5 January 2014.
In the past 13 years, roughly 0.38 goals per year have been scored by goalkeepers in the Premier League. So when a goalkeeper does score, it's such a rare treat that it's something you want to embrace and watch over and over again.
Only five goalkeepers are in the folklore of Premier League keepers who have scored in England's top flight.
Liverpool has embraced the return of Luis Suarez and the Uruguayan marked his return to the Premier League with a sensational brace that helped to cap of a very professional performance against Sunderland on Sunday afternoon.
However, it was not only the Suarez show as his strike partner in Daniel Sturridge went top of the EPL scoring charts and was the man that turned provider for both of his sidekicks strikes.
Premier League 2013-14 preview: Stoke City looking to bury ghosts of past under Hughes - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
For the first time, since their inclusion in the Premier League, Stoke City will be without their manager Tony Pulis. The club felt the need of a change and only time will tell whether the lurch in the fresh direction pays dividends or not.
Roberto Martinez's reward for guiding Wigan Athletic to FA Cup success last season was the opportunity to take over from David Moyes at Goodison Park this season. Since joining The Toffees, he's brought in the likes of Antolin Alcaraz, Arouna Kone and Joel Robles who he worked with during his time at The Latics, and he has also captured promising youngster Gerard Deulofeu on loan from Barcelona for the season.
Arsenal have taken Ligue 2 midfieldermidfielder Alharbi El Jadeyaoui on trial, to give him the opportunity to catch manager Arsene Wenger's eye.
El Jadeyaoui, 26, is a Moroccan international who plays for French Ligue 2 side Angers, and has played throughout France for several clubs. In 2009, he went on trial at Blackburn Rovers, but didn't impress enough to secure a longer deal.
The North London based club has confirmed the signing of Nigerian centre back Semi Ajayi after the youngster's outstanding performances during several trial matches with Arsenal's Under 21 squad. The defender was formed in Charlton's youth academy and has surprised quite a few scouts in the last months.
Well this is certainly a strange one. After having spent 10 years at Charlton Athletic, 19 year old defender Semi Ajayi has signed for Arsenal. In a rather interesting move for the Gunners, who are yet to announce the signing on their official site, the former Charlton man announced the move via his Twitter account on Tuesday afternoon.
Blackburn vs Manchester City 1-1 4 January 2014 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter
By Chris Wright
Blackburn striker Dudley Junior Campbell has been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into alleged spot/match-fixing and corruption in the English Football League, his club have confirmed this morning.
"Following reports in today's national media, we can confirm that striker DJ Campbell has been arrested," Blackburn said via a statement on their official site.
At least, the supporters of Blackburn Rovers may choose to console themselves this evening, at least the team won yesterday afternoon. For the first time since the start of last month, Rovers have three points under their belt with a one-nil win against Middlesbrough being enough to lift the team to ninth place in the Football League Championship table.
After beating them 1-0 in the first leg, MLS side Sporting KC thundered out of the CONCACAF Champions League last night by losing 5-1 against Cruz Azul in the second leg, with the Mexican side rubbing salt into the wound by scoring one of the finest team goals we've seen in a good long while their fifth and final goal of the evening.
By Alan Duffy
Manchester City 5-0 Blackburn Rovers FA Cup 3rd Round Replay 15th January 2014
Man City produced yet another goal-fest at the Etihad on Wednesday night, putting five past Blackburn to take their total for the season, in all competitions, to 99.
We are fast approaching Christmas and the Sky Bet Championship is really taking shape. Like every other season, the Championship has already thrown up some real surprises. Here are the five things that have made it an eye-opening first half of the season.
1. Burnley leading the way
Very few people would have predicted Burnley to be in the automatic promotion places as we head into the middle of December.
After getting 58% of the predictions correct last weekend, I feel I deserve another shot at attempting to predict the outcome of this weekend's Championship fixtures!
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Programming note: For viewers in the United States, select Championship games are available exclusively on beIN SPORT and DishWorld.
It was always likely to only be a matter of time before somebody issued a legal challenge to somebody's Financial Fair Play rules somewhere in this country. After all, the acquisition of debt has become one of the defining characteristics of football in this country from the very top of the professional game down in recent years.
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Miche Updates – Oct. 20, 2011
This week, we got in the new Miche Hope Purse Charms, which are really cute. The photo doesn't do it much justice, but the beads are various shades of pink, fuchsia, red, black and gray. The last Hope purse charm sold out quickly, so if you want one I would get it soon. You can stop in or call us at 419-874-3334 to order during normal store hours (Tues-Thurs 12-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-5pm EST).
We would like to thank everyone who took advantage of our Miche Customer Appreciation Sale! Unfortunately that sale has wrapped up, however we just updated the online catalogs to reflect the shells that are still 1/2 price, as well as the addition of a few favorites that haven't been around for a while, including Annie, Vivian Cream, Vivian Mustard, Cheryl, Mary, Lacy and more. A few of the Petite shells have also been reduced to half price. You can see everything over on the main website.
Save big on Miche during our Customer Appreciation Sale!
Our Customer Appreciation Sale is back and better than ever!! Save 40-60% on a huge selection of Miche shells for the Classic, Mini/Petite, and Big/Prima bags! These shells are available in limited quantities for a limited time. Email us today for a price list or give us a call at 419-874-3334 to place your order.
Shells included in the sale are:
Classic Shells (40-60% off)
- Belle: deep purple faux leather with full ends, black accents and decorative zippers.
- Cameron: lime green faux leather
- Chloe: golden yellow faux leather
- Christinne: golden brown faux leather with silver buckles
- Darla: dark green faux leather with tan accents and silver studs/buckles
- Ellie Brown: brown and black faux croc with a silver buckle
- Erica: pleated army green faux leather
- Hope Silver: silver faux leather with words of encouragement in white and pink and a small pink ribbon.
- Jayne: tan, lime green, orange, yellow and purple colorblock faux leather
- Lydia Coral: coral corduroy with full sides and two small front pockets
- Lynn: cream faux croc with black accents and a floral print center panel
- Mindi: smoky aqua faux leather
- Naomi: tan faux leather with tan and black print fabric panels
- Noel: deep red faux leather with silver metal snowflakes and an over-the-top closure
- Stefanie: camouflage fabric with dark brown faux ostrich accents
- Vivian Cream: pleated cream faux leather with an over-the-top closure with silver buckle
- Dora: lime green and black plaid faux leather
- Kandi: copper faux ostrich
- Lulu: black and white floral print faux leather
- Mandi: gold textured faux leather
- Noel: deep red faux leather with a silver metal snowflake
- Randi: silver textured faux leather
- Abbie: black textured faux leather with floral print fabric accent and yellow piping
- Brianna: tan, lime green, orange, yellow and purple color-block faux leather
- Deanna: dark green snakeskin fabric
- Delilah: lime green and black plaid faux leather "diaper bag" shell. Lots of pockets & includes matching changing pad.
- Erin: embossed sage green faux leather with a metallic patina and cream and black accents
- Grace: dark orange floral print fabric with golden yellow faux leather accents.
- Hope Black: black faux leather shell with words of encouragement in white and a small pink ribbon.
- Hope Silver: silver faux leather shell with words of encouragement in white and pink and a small pink ribbon.
Iris: two-tone silver faux leather
- Jennifer: copper faux python with dark brown accents.
- Kali: bright turquoise faux leather
- Laney: mauve faux leather with black accents and an over-the-top closure
- Lucy: black and white floral print faux leather "diaper bag" shell. Lots of pockets & includes matching changing pad.
- Phoebe: maroon fabric with a bronze animal print pattern and bronze accents.
- Robin: white, pale yellow, black and blue plaid faux leather with black accents.
- Wendi: embossed taupe faux leather with cream accents.
Newly Retired Miche Shells
Miche has just announced the retirement of quite about 20 shells. Visit our main website (www.PuttinOnTheGlitzStore.com) to check out the recently revised catalogs for the Classic Miche, Big Miche and Mini Miche, as well as Miche Accessories to see what's on its way out for good.
Miche has also changed how things are working a bit. All new shells are being produced in a fixed quantity, and when they are gone, they're gone. This means that several of the newer shells are already down to extremely limited quantities or sold out completely, including Brynn, Macie, Hope White and more! This also means that if you see a new shell that you like, there are no guarantees of how long they are going to be around.
Remember to always check the Retired Miche List here on the blog for the most up-to-date availability of retired shells. They are starting to go fast!
And always, if you have any questions about pricing or order, send us an e-mail at email@example.com or call 419-874-3334. Miche doesn't allow us to post prices online, but we'd be more than happy to send you a price list.
Holly, Green Ellie and Pink Allie Miche Shells are in-stock!!
Wow! We never thought this would happen! Miche must have cleaned out their warehouse and found some long-retired, very popular shells that we haven't seen in ages. We were able to get our hands on about a dozen of each for our customers. Holly is the 2008 holiday shell. It's a tan heavy-weave fabric with cream holly leaves and glittery gold accents. Green Ellie is a lime green faux croc with a silver buckle. It was one of our most-popular shells and is still one of the most-requested. Pink Allie has actually been retired since before we started carrying Miche Bags over 2 years ago! It is a hot pink faux croc with a large bow. All three are standard shells.
Contact us today for pricing and ordering info by calling 419-874-3334 or e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com. I don't expect them to hang around for long. To make sure that everyone has a chance to get one, we are limiting purchases of these shells to one per person.
More Miche Shells added to 1/2 price sale!
On December 1, 2010, Miche retired a few more Big Bag Shells and added even more Big and Classic Bag Shells to the 1/2 price sale. The following retired shells are now 1/2 price until supplies are gone! To check current availability, check out our Retired Shells page. It has a complete listing of all of the retired Miche shells and their availability. Photos of all of the shells are available on our main website at http://www.PuttinOnTheGlitzStore.com. Get yours now before they are gone forever!
There are currently almost 30 Classic Miche shells that are available for 1/2 Price:
- Annie (Premium): black faux leather with gray accents.
- Barbara (Standard): metallic turquoise faux leather.
- Brittany (Premium): dark gray and black faux leather with zippers.
- Brooklyn Black (Standard): Light blue fabric with black polka dots and black faux leather accents.
- Brooklyn Brown (Standard): Light blue fabric with brown polka dots and brown faux leather accents.
- Christinne (Standard): brown with two buckles.
- Black Ellie (Standard): black alligator with a silver buckle.
- Red Ellie (Standard): red alligator with a silver buckle
- Jackie (Standard): black and white damask print fabric with white faux leather accents.
- Lydia Tan (Standard): tan corduroy with two front pockets.
- Maya (Standard): cream fabric with red, orange, yellow, green and light blue polka dots.
- Melissa (Standard): black faux leather with patent accents.
- Mindi (Standard): smoky aqua faux leather.
- Miralee (Standard): tan with brown and turquoise damask print.
- Natalie (Standard): purple faux leather with teal trim.
- Roxanne (Standard): dark brown tweed with dark brown faux leather accents.
- Sheila Orange (Standard): orange pleated patent faux leather.
- Sheila Yellow (Standard): bright yellow pleated patent faux leather.
- Sidney Navy (Premium): navy faux leather with cream and gray stripes down center.
- Stacey Brown (Premium): taupe faux leather shell with full sides.
- Susan (Standard): brown and copper faux croc.
- Blue Vivian (Standard): metallic blue pleated faux leather with over-the-top closure.
- Mustard Vivian (Standard): mustard yellow pleated faux leather with over-the-top closure.
- Blue Zoe (Standard): zebra faux leather with turquoise buckles and silver studs.
- Green Zoe (Standard): zebra faux leather with green buckles and silver studs.
- Pink Zoe (Standard): zebra faux leather with pink buckles and silver studs.
- Yellow Zoe (Standard): zebra faux leather with yellow buckles and silver studs.
There are also 14 Big Bag shells included in the 1/2 Price sale. They are:
- Abbie(Standard): Black textured faux leather with white, yellow, purple and blue floral fabric accents, yellow piping and an over-the-top closure.
- Allie(Premium): metallic yellow faux leather with embossed floral designs and black accents.
- Cheryl(Premium): cordovan (deep reddish-brown) faux leather.
- Danielle(Premium): deep coral floral tapestry with cream accents and cream faux leather base.
- Deanna(Standard): mossy green snake skin fabric with black accents.
- Erin(Premium): green/copper patina faux leather with cream and black accents.
- Grace(Standard): salmon floral print fabric with dark gold faux leather accents.
- Hillary(Standard): camel faux leather.
- Julia(Premium): deep purple and black faux leather.
- Lacy(Standard): cream faux ostrich leather with black accents.
- Laney(Premium): mauve faux leather with black piping and over-the-top closure.
- Mary(Standard): dark teal faux leather with black accents.
- Robin(Premium): white, pale yellow, blue and black plaid with black accents.
- Wendi(Premium): taupe faux leather with stamped pattern and cream accents.
As always, if you have any questions or would like pricing or ordering information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via e-mail email@example.com or by phone at (419) 874-3334. Our regular store hours are Tues-Thurs 12-8pm and Fri-Sat 12-5pm EST.
23 Newly-Retired Miche Shells!
This week, Miche retired a total of 23 shells for the Classic Miche, Big Bag and Mini Miche! It's your last chance to get some of the most popular shells. Newly-retired for the classic bag are Red Ellie, Black Ellie, Brown Ellie, Taylor, Barbara, Tan Lydia, Brown Stacey, Belle, Red Sidney, Navy Sidney, Natalie, Sabrina and Mindi. For the Big Bag, Erin, Laney, Danielle, Robin, Wendy, Abbie and Grace have all been retired. Three shells have also been retired for the Mini Miche: Averie, Kayla and Sierra.
Visit the Retired Shells page here on our blog for a complete listing of retired shells and their availability. You can see photos of all of the available retired shells on our website at www.PuttinOnTheGlitzStore.com.
Our Semi-Annual Miche Sale has been extended through Saturday, November 6, 2010. It's the perfect time to save on these shells before they are gone for good! Save 25% on ALL regularly-priced Classic Miche base bags and shells. Save 20% on ALL regularly-priced base bags and shells for both the Big Bag and Mini Miche. Also save 20% on ALL Miche accessories, including organizers, handles, purse charms and more. Contact us for details!
Miche Sale extended (and improved)!!
Due to the great response to our semi-annual Miche sale, we have decided to give you an extra day and an extra incentive to order. Visit us in-store or call us at 419-874-3334 to place your order today until 8pm or Friday and Saturday from 12-5pm EST.
Save 25% on ALL of the regularly priced shells and base bags for the Classic Miche. Save 20% on ALL shells and base bags for the Big Bag and Mini Miche, and 20% off ALL Miche accessories including handles, organizers, wallets and purse charms!
Visit our website at http://www.PuttinOnTheGlitzStore.com to view all of the full Miche catalogs, including the new November releases, which are now in-stock. If you have any questions, would like us to send you pricing or ordering information, or would like to place an order, just e-mail us at email@example.com or call 419-874-3334.
Sale valid Nov. 4-6, 2010 only. Not valid on prior sales. Discount is off of regular, individual item prices.
Save 50% on Select Retired Miche Shells!!
Miche is moving out excess inventory of some of their older styles to make room for some of the great new styles coming your way. Several newly-retired classic and big bag shells have been reduced to half-off their original retail prices for a limited time. When they are gone, these styles will be retired forever!!
Included in the sale are:
- Cheryl (Premium Big Bag) – cordovan faux leather.
- Deanna (Standard Big Bag) – green, shiny snake fabric with black accents.
- Hillary (Standard Big Bag) – camel-colored faux leather.
- Julia (Premium Big Bag) – black and deep purple faux leather.
- Mary (Standard Big Bag) – dark teal faux leather with black accents.
- Alina (Standard Classic) – tan and brown print fabric with brown faux leather accents.
- Annie (Premium Classic) – black faux leather with gray accents.
- Brittany (Premium Classic) – dark gray faux leather with black accents and zipper details.
- Christine (Standard Classic) – light brown faux leather with buckle details.
- Jackie (Standard Classic) – black and white damask print fabric with white faux leather details.
- Melissa (Standard Classic) – black faux leather with patent details.
- Miralee (Standard Classic) – tan, brown and tuquoise print fabric with brown accents.
- Roxanne (Standard Classic) – dark brown tweed with dark brown faux leather and buckle details.
- Orange Sheila (Standard Classic) – orange faux leather.
- Blue Vivian (Standard Classic) – metallic medium blue faux leather with over-the-top buckle closure.
- Mustard Vivian (Standard Classic) – mustard yellow faux leather with over-the-top buckle closure.
- Blue Zoe (Standard Classic) – zebra faux leather with turquoise details, buckles and studs.
- Green Zoe (Standard Classic) – zebra faux leather with green details, buckles and studs.
- Pink Zoe (Standard Classic) – zebra faux leather with pink details, buckles and studs.
- Yellow Zoe (Standard Classic) – zebra faux leather with yellow details, buckles and studs.
Contact us for ordering information!


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Last Thursday night, the night before the breakfast filmed in German opener, I took part in a thoroughly revealing blind tasting of five top dry German Rieslings with F X Pichler's Kellerberg Riesling Smaragd from the Wachau in Austria. At the suggestion of David Schildknecht, who was also there, we looked at a succession of recent vintages. Our host, Rheinhessen producer Klaus Peter Keller, suggested that we exclude 2003 because this hot year was so exceptional in every way, so we tasted first the 2002s (all mixed at random), then every vintage from 2004 to 2007 (also blind). While we waited for David to arrive, I caught up...
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The Explanation
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And, of course, that is what all of this is -- all of this: the one song, ever changing, ever reincarnated, that speaks somehow from and to and for that which is ineffable within us and without us, that is both prayer and deliverance, folly and wisdom, that inspires us to dance or smile or simply to go on, senselessly, incomprehensibly, beatifically, in the face of mortality and the truth that our lives are more ill-writ, ill-rhymed and fleeting than any song, except perhaps those songs -- that song, endlesly reincarnated -- born of that truth, be it the moon and June of that truth, or the wordless blue moan, or the rotgut or the elegant poetry of it. That nameless black-hulled ship of Ulysses, that long black train, that Terraplane, that mystery train, that Rocket '88', that Buick 6 -- same journey, same miracle, same end and endlessness."
-- Nick Tosches, Where Dead Voices Gather
-- Nick Tosches, Where Dead Voices Gather
Jack Palance dies at 87
Fondly remembered as a heavy in noir and westerns, and a foil for Jean Luc Godard in Contempt, Jack Palance has gone to his great reward.
Palance obituary in The Guardian.
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"You know, Jack, you're the only actor to play Jekyll & Hyde, that had to be made up to be Dr.Jekyll, and left alone to be Mr.Hyde" - Lee Marvin, over drinks and dinner in Vegas.
- November 14, 2006 7:29 PM
I saw him, when I first moved out here (LA -10 yrs), late night at a supermarket. He was by himself, had a wagon full of tomato paste, and was wearing an Ascot.
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Girls Lacrosse
Marblehead 12Manchester Essex 11
The Magicians handed the Hornets (2-1) their first loss of the season in a tight contest that could be a preview of what's to come in the state tournament.
Olivia Mastendino led the way for Manchester Essex with four goals and an assist. Taylor Meek had four goals, Brittany Smith had a goal and an assist.
Girls Tennis
Gloucester 5 Winthrop 0
Gloucester (1-0) opened up the season with a strong win on the road sweeping the Vikings.
Gloucester picked up wins from Corinne DeLouise at No. 1 singles (6-0, 6-1), Jill MacDonald at No. 2 singles (6-2, 6-3), Qiana Curcuru at No. 3 singles (6-1, 6-1), Cassandra Bradley and Hannah Richards at No. 1 doubles (6-2, 6-4) and the No. 2 doubles tandem of Rose Margetson and Kelsi Salah (6-1, 6-0).


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HARRISONBURG -- Experts say avoiding flood waters is the best way to stay safe in rainy weather.
More deaths each year are caused by flooding than any other severe weather. Six inches of fast moving flood water can knock over an adult. Most flood related deaths and injuries could be avoided if people followed simple advice.
If you come to an area that is covered with water, turn around. Rushing water can be powerful. Two feet of water can carry away most cars.
Harrisonburg Fire Department Lieutenant Wanda Willis remembers all the calls she's responded to. She says deaths due to flood waters are not uncommon in the Valley.
"It does happen and it happens in our area. I know a few years ago in Waynesboro, there were people walking along the flood banks, not thinking that the waters would be that bad, but again they were swept away in those flood waters. So in the memory of all those people, let's do our part to keep everybody else safe," said Willis.
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A thread on our message boards about how we test loudspeakers in production inspired a new video and plant walk-about with Andrew Welker. Watch as he explains how we go about testing speakers and speaker parts in production.
Andrew Welker: Axiom's testing is very involved because there are a number of steps to testing the components: the crossovers, the drive units, and then the entire system. It is not simply a sweep to see if the speaker makes sound: we actually do very detailed measurements every step of the way.
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The story presents as fact that the university is going to grow and expand beyond the current physical plant's capacity. Where are the numbers of actual students in attendance at Victoria to support such?March 12, 2011 at 8:07 a.m.
Sara Leperio.
If I have proven a point, why couldn't the Victoria Advocate and its editorial board. I'll say this 2012 election is coming, this I hope will be an issue.March 12, 2011 at 2:26 a.m.
Exactly! You have just proven my point.March 11, 2011 at 5:43 p.m.
When are you going to look at the campaign funds, the State rep recive from Texas A&M over the years? People in this are need to question their local government.
Here is a link...... http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/weblo...March 11, 2011 at 4:18 p.m.
So...do the students who graduate from College Station go off and find great jobs in College Station? Don't think so; they too will continue to leave Victoria. My advise, stay connected with a University that is associated with a metropolitan/city like Houston - it might rub off and be of help to smaller towns like Victoria. UH took a chance with Victoria when no other university was willing to bet on the town and it's people. Still, it's no surprise that the politicians in Victoria would want to go with A&M - it's time to move on - cowboy and boots mentality hasn't helped Victoria "advance" - think of a better slogan to promote Victoria and stay with a more diverse and progressive university.March 11, 2011 at 3:54 p.m.
so true, very sad. I don't think everyone is like that though. I think it is more a reflection of the "negative" person themselves. In other words those who "view ANY good deed as some subversive measure to profit" are more likely to harbor those characteristics themselves. They can't trust anyone because they themselves can't be trusted. They cannot belive anyone could act for the good of the community. what sad, unhappy, lives they must lead.March 11, 2011 at 3:49 p.m.
BS Spotter.
You are my hero!!!!!March 11, 2011 at 3:49 p.m.
"The sad thing is, in this society, we view ANY good deed as some subversive measure to profit. No one can do any good deeds without being thought of as having some alterior motives."
This has its roots in the classical economic theories which thought that man can only act for his own benefit seeking or to negate pain.March 11, 2011 at 3:42 p.m.
This comment was removed by the site staff for violation of the usage agreement.March 11, 2011 at 3:38 p.m.
Another "conspiracy theory" worth noting is whether the City may have doled out $100k to grease the Texas Legislature into passing Morrison's bill. I didn't pen this theory, but I've presented a legal brief procured by a citizen who wants his representative government to obey the law. This theory shot up the plausibility scale when the UHV story broke, so stay tuned.
Did the City pay VEDC to lobby for a UHV ouster?:
Typically, "conspiracy theory" is used as a lazy debunking device due to the negative connotation it has absorbed over time. The funny thing is, if this theory proves true, it'll literally be a conspiracy to commit an illegal act. That's what makes this theory so interesting. I sincerely hope it's not true.March 11, 2011 at 3:15 p.m.
Gabe, good article that dispells the very vocal conspiracy theory maniacs. Lets be real, a person offered up land for free and to sell additional. Yes he may as a by product benefit, probably will. The sad thing is, in this society, we view ANY good deed as some subversive measure to profit. No one can do any good deeds without being thought of as having some alterior motives. So apparently when you give to your church...you expect something in return. When you give to charity, the same thing. Why is it that we can not think of this man actually giving this out of the kindness of his heart? Do we always have to look at things glass half empty?March 11, 2011 at 2:51 p.m.
And Justice4all...since when does UHV only have 300 students? It was larger than that...and had most rooms used back when I went there 10 years ago.
RedRage: I know, right? If you heard half of the stupid things I say to my wife, this knucklehead oversight wouldn't come as a surprise.
What do you think about the idea that the university system switch is a ploy to make a few people and families wealthier?
Thanks -- GabeMarch 11, 2011 at 1:05 p.m.
It's just like everything else just follow the money and you will find the source. UHV has been married to Victoria for 37 years. I guess the city of Victoria wants something new (becarefull it might cost you dearly)March 11, 2011 at 12:58 p.m.
How could you screw that up Gabe? LOLMarch 11, 2011 at 11:36 a.m.
Beep: Yes, good spot. Luckily, with your help, I was able to change that last night -- before the newspaper went to press and in time for today's web version. I owe you a big one :) -- GabeMarch 11, 2011 at 9:28 a.m.
In regard to the there-is-not-a -conspiracy source interviewed:"Tell me Mr. Fox about the security measures you are taking to protect those hens."March 11, 2011 at 9:14 a.m.
Gabe, don't you mean "Texas A&M University-Victoria?" TAMU has never gone by the name "University of Texas A&M."March 10, 2011 at 9:04 p.m.
Very strange. UH system supported our downward expansion. They have also agreed to the funding request of $71 million or so for the new building. This whole idea of Armstrong wanting to change system because of "projected growth" is at best comical. During the previous 37 years, UHV had been offering programs in Victoria. The two buildings that we have are empty most of the time! Why didn't as a community we show that these two buildings were not enough to fill classes in these 37 years? Even with the current 300 students, the buildings are still empty! If we have 10 classrooms, each with a capacity of 30 students, at any time 300 students can take classes. If you multiply that by 6 (starting the class at 8.30 AM and ending at 6 PM with a 15 minute break), in any given day 1,800 students can easily attend classes and get educated. Therefore, this whole idea is too prematured to commit to the type of investments required. Sorry...I see the whole thing as a shady and sly deal..March 10, 2011 at 8:01 p.m.


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The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed on Monday why an air traffic controller at Merrill Field instructed the pilot of a Cessna 150L to do a "go around" before the plane crashed on Saturday afternoon, killing the two people on board.
Joshua Cawthra, an aviation accident investigator for the NTSB says he was able to determine through listening to air traffic control transmission recordings there was another aircraft on the landing rollout when the air traffic controller instructed Robert Lilly, 31, the pilot to abort the landing.
Anchorage police say Jessi Nelsen, 27, was also in the plane.
"I haven't talked to the controller yet, but it's obvious that when a controller issued a go around they must have felt that the spacing or something was inadequate," Cawthra said. "It's not uncommon, go arounds happen, it's practiced by many."
Cawthra says it is common procedure for controllers to call for a go around in the situation so that there aren't two airplanes on the runway at the same time.
The NTSB says it is working with representatives from Cessna and the Federal Aviation Administration on the investigation and the plan as of Monday is to dismantle the engine on Tuesday to see if there was any evidence of a mechanical failure.
Cawthra says the wreckage was removed from the accident site on Sunday and has been relocated to a secure location at the airport and the investigation of the scene is nearly completed and investigators documented any perishable evidence.
The NTSB says the majority of witness reports have been completed.
Cawthra says investigators will also be looking at Lilly's flight experience and history as well as an autopsy and toxicology report to rule out any medical incapacitation or anything of that nature.
Cawthra says Lilly had commercial pilot ratings for multi-engine, single-engine, single engine c aircraft and instrument aircraft, but the NTSB is still unsure of how much flight time Lilly had.
"Every accident's a tragic accident and our number one mission is safety and we extend our condolences to the family and their friends and loved ones," Cawthra said. "We want to know what happened, why it happened and how to prevent this from happening again."
Cawthra also said weather is an unlikely contributor to the incident since conditions were clear on Saturday and investigators recovered a handheld GPS that may describe the plane's altitudes, air ground speeds, and flights to help backtrack.
Meanwhile friends and family close to Lilly and Nelsen say many communities of Alaska are feeling the pain of the incident.
Gail Burnard, a close friend of Nelsen's, says Nelsen grew up in Seward and was heavily involved in the community.
Burnard says both she and Nelsen volunteered for the Seward Music Arts Festival and played an integral role in helping select various bands for the event.
"It won't be the same without Jessi, but I just feel like we will probably dedicate the whole festival to her," Burnard said.
Burnard says among Nelsen's many positive traits including a sweet and playful persona with an infectious giggle, she had a way of handling problems that was calming. "She was always really positive, you know, we'd run into snags here and there and there was always drama around the bands and what they need and she always just handled it so calmly and coolly."
"She was kind of a funky, cool, hip girl, but also a little old-fashioned," Burnard said. "She's one of those people that still writes thank you notes and makes time to go visit with people even if it's just over coffee and she just really made an effort to be a good friend."
Friends say Nelsen worked as a longshoreman in Seward over the summer, studied journalism at the University of Alaska Anchorage and worked at the Spenard Roadhouse.
Burnard says Nelsen was very much in love with Lilly.
"She fell in love with this guy and they were just so sweet on each other they would even make fun of each other how sappy they would be," Burnard said.
Others who were close to the couple whom friends say were together for more than a year say Lilly was an avid pilot, skateboarder and motorcycle enthusiast as well as an overall adventurer.
Lilly's family says he was excited about starting work for Homer Air this week.
Burnard says it's a sad situation no one was expecting, but the community of Seward will find a way to honor Nelsen's memory.
"Everybody that I know that I've talked to is still excited to play at the festival and I think none of that would have happened without her," Burnard said.


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With its firing weapons and amazing new mini figures, the Lego Star Wars The Ghost is ready to take on the evil Galactic Empire.
This awesome 929-piece set lets you build the ship from the Star Wars: Rebels animated TV series and is packed with fun from the show.
Stay on course with Rebel minifigures in the two cockpits and put Zeb on patrol in the 360-degree rotating gun turret. With 2 spring-loaded shooters and storage for a spare missile and a lightsaber, this ship has plenty of weaponry on board. In an emergency, hurry to the escape pods and eject!
This set Includes 4 never-before-seen minifigures with assorted weapons - Kanan Jarrus, Hera Syndulla, Zeb Orrelios and a new Stormtrooper.
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Drive the motorised Lego City High speed Passenger Train with a 7 speed infrared remote control plus circular track and way station.
Age from 6 years.
With over 1300 pieces, firing weapons and exclusive figures, the amazingly detailed Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer will have the rebels on the run!
Turn the handle to aim the 8 synchronized cannons and fire the spring-loaded shooters.
Remove the top to reveal the detailed interior with never-before-seen Emperor Palpatine hologram, rotating chairs for the crew, weapons rack, bridge and control panel.
With 1359 pieces to build with, this detailed model comes with 6 mini figures with assorted weapons - including Darth Vader, Imperial Officer, 2 Stormtroopers, Imperial Crew, Imperial Navy Trooper plus 2 new, unique figures - Emperor Palpatine Hologram and a Mouse Droid.
Useful info:
- Lego Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer - 75055
- Includes 6 mini figures
- 1,359 piece set
- Emperor Palpatine Hologram and Mouse Droid
- Age from 9 years
Head out into the snow covered depths with the Lego City Arctic Outpost.
Build this awesome 374 piece set then head off in search of adventure in the all terrain vehicle.
Deploy the mobile laboratory from the high-tech trailer to make amazing scientific discoveries. Use the crane to lift the samples in for analysis.
With 3 mini figures too you'll have everything you need for an awesome Lego city adventure.
Useful info:
- Lego City Arctic Outpost - 60035
- 374 pieces
- 3 mini figures
- Age from 5 years
LEGO Super Heroes Spider Trike v's Electro
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Electro is menacing the citizens by hovering above their heads with fearsome electricity bolts spinning under his feet and a diamond he has just stolen. Only Spider-Man can end his reign of terror using the great new Spider-Trike. Use the ejector seat to launch Spider-Man at his nemesis and win the day for the good guys. Includes Spider-Man and new, exclusive Electro minifigures with an accessory. Age 5 - 12 years.
LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon
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Take on the Death Star in the iconic Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon!
This stunning 1,254 piece set features twin flick missiles, rotating lasers and 6 amazing mini figures including Darth Vader and Han Solo – everything you need for the ultimate Star Wars adventure.
Open the hull plates to view the detailed interior and fire the flick missiles to fend off the evil forces of the Galactic Empire. Remove the cockpit cover to sit Han and Chewbacca inside, then use the rotating quad laser cannon to make good your escape!
This amazing set also features a range of fantastic Star Wars mini figures, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, Princess Leia Organa and Darth Vade.
Useful info:
- Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon - 7965
- 1254 pieces
- 6 mini figures
- Flick missiles and rotating quad laser
- Detachable cockpit cover
- Age from 9 years
Help the Wookies fend off the dreaded Droid Army with the Lego Star-Wars AT-AP set.
This awesome 717-piece set lets you construct a fearsome machine that features an elevating blaster cannon, spring loaded shooter and extending third leg to help it stomp over the roughest surfaces.
Part of the Lego Star Wars range it includes clone Commander Gree and Chief Tarfful mini figures so you can have endless adventures in a galaxy far, far away.
Useful info
- Lego Star-Wars AT-AP 75043
- 717 pieces
- Firing spring loaded shooter
- Age from 8 years
LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship
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The updated and incredibly detailed Lego® Star Wars™ Republic Gunship set is new for 2013 and sure to delight fans.
This heavily armed troop transporter is designed for waging war against
Separatist Droid Army fighters and comes with the rich selection of moveable elements and weapons you'd expect from a 1175-piece set.
Prepare to wage war with 4 ball gun turrets with space for mini figures, flick missiles, 8 top-mounted flick missile launchers, side and rear doors, swoop bike and a lifting handle.
You also get 7 mini figures with the Lego® Republic Gunship set: Anakin Skywalker, Padme Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Clone Pilot, Clone Trooper Captain and 2 Battle Droids.
Useful info:
- Includes 7 mini figures with weapons
- 1175-pieces
- Poster included
- Age from 9 years
- Lego® Star Wars™ Republic Gunship 75021
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years.
LEGO Lord of The Rings Escape from Mirkwood Spiders
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Lego The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey 79001 – Escape from the Mirkwood Spiders
Based on the epic new movie The Hobbit, this Lego set features the characters of the movie and books in their battle with the Mirkwood Spiders.
Fili and Kili the dwarves and their companion Tauriel and have wandered into the Mirkwood Spiders' den where 2 large spiders lie in wait between the trees, with cocoon webs, 2 smaller spiders and 1 glow in the dark spider.
However, the Hobbit companions have Lego Lord of The Rings favourite Legolas Greenleaf to help them out of this sticky situation.
Other cool accessories include 7 weapons for the Hobbit companions to use to free themselves from the clutches of the spiders.
There are lots more Lego The Hobbit and Lego Lord of the Rings sets and accessories available separately.
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- Includes 6 mini figures
- Kili, Fili, Tauriel, Legolas and 2 Mirkwood Spiders
- Lots of weapons and accessories
- 298 piece set
- Age from 8 – 14 years
- Lego The Hobbit 79001 – Escape from the Mirkwood Spiders
- Lots more Lego The Hobbit and Lego Lord of the Rings sets and accessories available separately.
Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years.
LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina
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Build the most infamous hive of villainy in the galaxy with the brilliant Lego Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina set.
The notorious bar is where Luke and Obi Wan go to hire a ship and this amazing 616-piece set has everything for you to recreate the legendary scene from the Star Wars film.
Park the landspeeder and enter the bar, staying clear of the giant dewback drinking from the trough outside.
Make sure Luke, Han and Obi-Wan have their weapons with them as they enter through the sliding door and walk past the droid scanner.
Open out the building for easier play and order a drink while the Bith cantina band gets ready to play their instruments.
This great set also comes with 8 mini figures including Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Greedo the bounty hunter and an Imperial Sandtrooper.
Useful info:
- Lego Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina
- 616 pieces
- Includes 8 mini figures
- Age from 8 years
LEGO Legends of Chima Sir Fangar's Saber-tooth Walker
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Conquer the kingdom and defeat your enemies with the amazing LEGO Legends of Chima Sir Fangar's Saber-tooth Walker.
Build Sir Fangar's incredible beast and launch its awesome ice tipped flick missiles to vanquish Gorzan, the mighty Gorilla tribe leader.
The walker features snapping jaws and ice claws that will have its rivals running scared. If his enemies try and escape, you can unleash Stealthor in his detachable ice trike to set off in pursuit.
This great 415-piece set includes 3 mini figures so you can have hours of fun as you fight for the future of Chima.
Useful info:
- LEGO Legends of Chima Sir Fangar's Saber-tooth Walker - 70143
- Launch the flick missiles
- Snapping jaw
- 415 pieces
- Includes 3 mini figures
Your little one loves watching you rustling up tasty snacks and now they can do the same with this lovely Lego Duplo Creative Picnic Set!
It features 52 fun pieces which resemble tasty looking food like bread, meat, ketchup, lettuce and various other treats to serve up the tastiest sandwiches, burgers and snacks ever - served with a carton of Duplo milk!
The bricks are chunky and ideal for little hands and the set encourages imaginative play and hand eye coordination.
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- Lego Duplo Creative Picnic Set 10566
- 52 colourful pieces
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Having fuel pick up issues once your tank gets low?
Replace your oem pick up system with one of these clunk set ups.
The oem pick up is not effective during aggressive manouvres. This clunk set up is, it will "follow" the fuel around the bottom of the tank making sure you can keep riding until you use the very last drop.


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Greg Blache almost retired as defensive line coach after the grueling 2007 season, but now after enjoying his return to the defensive coordinator role he wants to return in 2009.
"To be quite candid, this time of year is never a good time to make a decision, when you're tired and that's what I did last year," Blache said during his weekly press conference. "I made a decision. It's better for me to wait, but right now, yeah, I'm up for it."
Blache, formerly Chicago's coordinator from 1999-2003, will be 60 in March
"It's been fun," Blache said. "If I have the same quality of people to work with … .It's easy to come to work every day. When you come to work and you trust guys that they're gonna line up and compete, and you can trust them with each other and for each other, that's what this business is all about. In this day and age where it becomes a me-me game, 'Look at me, look at me' kind of deal, to have a group of guys that are unselfish, that can compete and look out for each other, it's refreshing for me.
"If I had a bunch of look-at-me guys, I'd head for the hills in a heartbeat. Because I'm too old. I'm a dinosaur. I'm from a different age. A lot things that happen in this game is not to my liking. But if I have a group like I do, it makes it so much easier and more fun to come to work every day."
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Fracking companies might be violating drilling rules all over the place, but in Pennsylvania, landowners who leased their property to gas companies likely have no idea. CNN Money reports:
That's because the state agency charged with regulating the wells -- the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) -- does not have to notify landowners if a violation is discovered. Even if landowners inquire about safety violations, DEP records are often too technical for the average person and incomplete.


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August 1, 2014
CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) -- A former Clinton police officer, who was previously indicted on a charge of statutory rape, faces an additional count of Possession of a Scheduled Drug, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced on Tuesday.
The charge stems from the discovery of an illegal stash of pills that agents found while investigating the statutory rape allegation against Randall Chisum. He was indicted on the drug charge on November 1 and booked into Anderson Co. Jail.
Chisum, 29, was being investigated after he allegedly had inappropriate contact with a 17 year-old girl. The investigation began in May 2011 and Chisum was indicted in June.
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While it would appear to some that improvement in natural gas prices will mean that the state won't have the revenue crisis some predicted earlier this year, there is a new concern.
The co-chairman of Wyoming's Consensus Revenue Estimating Group says it surrounds coal and coal prices. Bill Mai says it is something that members of the group are watching closely.
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Game details
- Game:
- Mini Ninjas
- Genre:
- Action
- Sub Genre:
- Adventure
- Release Date (US):
- September 8th, 2009
- Release Date (UK):
- September 11th, 2009
- Players:
- 1
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- Developers:
- Io Interactive
- Publisher:
- Eidos Interactive
- Rating:
- E10+ [Everyone 10+]
- PSU Rank:
- 1117 of 1166 Games
- PSU Rank on PS3:
- 529 of 0 Games
- Additional Information:
- Also available on PC, Xbox 360, DS, and Wii
About Mini Ninjas
Prepare yourself for a Ninja adventure like you have never seen before! Join Hiro, the smallest hero on the biggest adventure, as he embarks on an epic and electrifying quest to restore harmony to a world on the brink of chaos. Use your skills and mighty Ninja training to battle a magical army of evil Samurai. Harness the power of your Kuji magic and utilise the special skills of your Mini Ninja friends as you travel through a perilous world to reach the final confrontation with the Evil Samurai Warlord in his Fortress of Doom.
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Mini Ninjas is a rare gem amongst the mediocrity of E-rated rubbish. It probably won't win any awards for its gameplay, but you'll be having so much fun that you won't notice you are only pressing a few buttons.
We like
- The stylized visuals, filled with lush sceneries
- The simplistic yet highly addictive gameplay
- The engaging dialogue and cutscenes
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- The lack of any co-op mode
- The game's short length
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Not too long ago, a videogame geared towards children would almost automatically mean it was nothing more than a superficial, paper thin experience for consumers, even though some of those games were a lot of fun for both kids and adults alike. We think back to all those games based on Disney animated movies, and the assortment of titles from industry giants such as Nintendo – but today, a lot of games that seem intended...
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Warner Bros. and Eidos released a new video for the upcoming release of Mini Ninjas. The video features gameplay of young Suzume, who uses everything from a flute to a basket in her arsenal of weapons. At the very least, the sledding portion is enough to get excited about this title. The game, w...
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Eidos Interactive has stealthily unbundled the official E3 09 trailer the IO-developed action romp, Mini Ninjas. Check out the trailer below. Mini Ninjas will be creeping onto store shelves for PlayStation 3, PC, DS, Wii and Xbox 360 in September 2009....
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Getting Started
Take your age and previous level of fitness into consideration as you start. It is always a good idea to check with you doctor before starting on a new fitness program. The American Council on Exercise suggest the following tips* as you begin your program.
- Start slowly and be realistic. If you try to do too much too soon you may get discouraged.
- Warm up with a few minutes of light activity such as stretching before starting your exercise program
- Listen to your body, it may normal to feel a bit of soreness after exercise but you should not feel serious pain.
- Monitor yourself as you exercise, make sure you are working at the level that is best for you.(Learn more about "Target Heart Rate")
- Pay attention to potential warning signs such as chest pain, dizziness or breaking out into a cold sweat.
Cool Down! Walk slowly or stretch to return your heart to a normal pace. Cooling down the muscles is just as important as warming them up.
Staying Motivated
Now that you've started your new exercise program, how do you stay motivated? The American Academy of Family Physicians suggest the following tips* to keep you going strong.
- Try to exercise the same time everyday.
- Make an exercise pact with a friend with both of you holding each other to the deal.
- Write exercise appointments on your calendar.
- Keep a daily log of your activities
- Record your weight, it can give you valuable feedback on how your weight-loss efforts are paying off and what's not working.
- Think about joining a health club. The cost gives some people an incentive to exercise regularly. Staying Fit on a Budget Are you buying fewer groceries during this economic downturn, did you have to drop your gym membership? Don't despair here are some ideas to get you through these tough times. Downturn Diet-Check out Consumer Reports. org's healthy alternatives including planning your menu for the week. Home Equipment Buying Guide- More useful information from Consumer Reports on finding the right exercise machine. Get more out of your walking- Ramp up your fitness routine with these walking tips. Blogs What in the world is former N&O fitness writer Joe Miller doing....to keep fit that is? Check out his Blog! National Resources Action for Healthy Kids-a nonprofit focused on fighting the increasing epidemic of childhood obesity. The American Council on Exercise -Visit the Web site of this non-profit for health and fitness tips including healthly recipes. HealthierUS.gov The HealthierUS initiative is a national effort to improve people's lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports - Learn about the council and its work, view publications and link to the resources of other government agencies. Shape Up America- A non-profit organization founded in 1994 to raise awareness of obesity as a health issue. YMCA- The Young Men's Christian Association was founded in England in 1844 in response to unhealthy social conditions arising at the end of the Industrial Revolution. Dieting and Fitness Resources Do-It-Yourself Workout System MyFoodCount.com MyFit Nutrition.gov Healthy Recipes from the Mayo Clinic EatingWell.com Smallstep Staying Fit at Every Life Stage- Think you are too young or too old to exericse, think again. Follow the links below to learn how to say fit at every life stage. Kids and Exercise- This website was created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media and provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Older Adults and Exercise- A Guide from the National Institute on Aging on motivating seniors to stay active.


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Justin Fortunato didn't exactly have a rough start to his career, at least in high school. The 2007 Baldwin High graduate was a rare Gene Kelly Award winner as a freshman and earned Kelly nominations three other times at Baldwin for excellence in local scholastic theater.
Now a pro, Fortunato will appear later this month on the O'Reilly Theater stage for a month-long running of the Pittsburgh Public Theater's production of '1776.'
The Tony Award-winning musical—Fortunato calls it "more of a play with music"—presents the heroes of the American Revolution in rousing songs and dances, comic encounters and impassioned politics.
Directed by Ted Pappas, the show will run at the O'Reilly from Jan. 24 to Feb. 24. Click here for times and to buy tickets, which cost anywhere from $15.75 to $60 each.
With a 26-member cast, plus an orchestra, '1776' will be the biggest production in Pittsburgh Public Theater history, according to a news release.
Fortunato, a 2011 graduate of Point Park University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in musical theater, auditioned for the musical in March 2012 and won the role of colonial workingman "Leather Apron." He is also an understudy for three other characters, including "Thomas Jefferson," who needs no introduction.
"(The musical) kind of draws the curtain back," punned Fortunato, "when it comes to these figures, these men that we've kind of turned into demigods—like Ben Franklin and John Adams, even George Washington—and it really humanizes the story.
"It paints a beautiful portrait of patriotism and politics, and even more than that, it follows John Adams' dream of believing in something, standing for it and following it through to the end. And that's something an audience will able to relate with."
Fortunato's Kelly Award-winning turn came as "Moonface Martin" in Baldwin's 2004 production of "Anything Goes," of which he took Best Supporting Actor honors.
The Kelly Awards, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, were launched as a means to recognize and encourage student achievement and to focus the attention of the (local) community and school districts on the importance of musical theater and arts education.
Baldwin High, an annual participant in the Kelly Awards, is renowned for its music and theater programs, and Fortunato greatly credits his time at Baldwin for helping to shape his career.
"My passion for theater definitely started at Baldwin," he said, "especially under the direction of Kris Tranter, who's still the head of the musical department there, and his work ethic and vision is definitely something that motivated me and let me know that I wanted to do this for a career.
"He took it so seriously, and he took it as serious as I did."
Perhaps Fortunato can pay Tranter's guidance forward. The up-and-comer is directing a musical at West Allegheny High School this spring.
"I'm really excited about the prospect of being able to excite another young person with high school theater," Fortunato said.
"The thing I love about Baldwin is we were treated as professionals, so I'm really excited that I can help another young person maybe decide that they wanna go out and fight the fight and do this for a career."
We remind you that the Baldwin-Whitehall Friends of the Theater Arts (BWFTA) is looking for folks to buy tickets for the Feb. 2 showing of '1776.'
Proceeds benefit the BWFTA, a nonprofit organization that is focused on providing an exceptional theater arts environment for its community, including, most importantly, the students of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
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Winter Family Fun!
Time: Saturday, December 29, 2012 - 11:00am - 3:00pm
Event Type: For Families
Location: Museum of Flight
Dec. 26 through Dec. 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Gliders, flying snowmen, robots or rockets - what will it be? Join us for winter themed aerospace and aviation activities during the holiday break.


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A Lakeview High School student was one of the winners in the annual North American International Auto Show high school poster contest.
John Sroka, of Lakeview High School, received a $500 prize for winning the
Designer's Best of Show - Traditional category.
His entry, was one of 645 poster entries in the 25th annual contest.
"The NAIAS is pleased to present the Poster Contest each year, which encourages high school students' creativity and interest in the NAIAS and global auto industry," said NAIAS 2013 chairman Jim Seavitt in a release. "The talent seen in the poster entries from students and schools in Michigan is truly amazing. We congratulate the winning artists."
The poster entries were judged by the NAIAS 2013 Chairmen, a General Motors Automotive Designer, a College for Creative Studies Instructor, and State Farm Insurance Representatives.


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February 26th
Nashville's first public school--named for Alfred Hume, who had developed a plan for the school system modeled on that of Boston--opens on February 26, 1855.
February 27th
In 1902, Nashville's records it's lowest barometric pressure ever as the sea-level pressure drops to 29.02.
February 28th
An Act of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee passed February 28, 1856, created the county of Cheatham, composed of parts of the counties of Davidson, Robertson, Montgomery and Dickson.
March 1st
-Johnny Cash marries June Carter on March 1st, 1968.
-Uncle Dave Macon made his final appearance on the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, March 1, 1952.
-The first US commercial FM radio station (W47NV) goes on the air in Nashville, it's, of course, the sister site to WSM. Currently, it's located on the dial at 95.5FM
-Actress Dinah Shore was born in Winchester on March 1st, 1917.
March 2nd
Prince Henry of Prussia makes a brief stop in Nashville before heading on to Louisville, Kentucky.
March 3rd
-On March 3, 1862 Andrew Johnson is named military governor of Tennessee.
-Harlan Perry Howard, one of Nashville's best and most well known songwriters died on March 3, 2002 and is buried at the Nashville Cemetery.
-The Grammy Awards were held at the Ryman Auditorium on March 3rd,1973. This would be the first time in history that the Grammy Awards were not held in either LA or NY.
March 4th
-In 1829, Andrew Jackson is inaugurated as the Seventh President of the United States.
-In 1996, Grand Ole Opry star Minnie Pearl (Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon) died in Nashville at the age of 83 after suffering a stroke.
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The Courtyard Garden
Sanderson Hotel
50 Berners Street, London W1T 3NG
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Oxford Circus or Tottenham Court Road.
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Days and Times: Daily 11am to 5.30pm.
Cost: From £35 per person.
Dress Code:
No fancy dress (costumes). Smart casual.
Reservations: 020 7300 5588
Photography: Permitted.
Families: Welcome.
Music: No background music.
Sanderson London Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea Review
Tea is served in the courtyard garden in the center of the building which was once where the factory workers had their lunch. Philippe Starck installed a beautifully designed Japanese style garden with dining either side which can be used all year round with carefully positioned heaters in the ceiling. Even though we were sitting outside strangely the only time we felt cold was when the door to the restaurant inside was opened.
Each table is dressed ready with the unique crockery and your napkin is wrapped in a riddle. A vintage book on the table was not just styling as it contained the menu and a nod towards the modern world is included with the hotel's twitter account (@SandersonLDN) and the hashtag to use when tweeting about the tea (#MadHatters). Underneath we found a musical box containing sugar cubes and tongs and the box could be wound up to play music.
There are tables to accommodate large groups and hen parties are popular. We also saw family celebrations and lots of friends enjoying an indulgent afternoon together.
I was immensely impressed by the staff at Sanderson, especially in the restaurant area. While staff are often capable of describing the cake stand, here it was described was absolute love and understanding of what each treat was really like and the best way to eat them. That confidence was really appreciated.
Tea Selection
The wonderfully disguised menu does not include the tea options but instead four small glass bottles with stoppers, filled with flavored teas, with a ribbon to label each, are brought to the table for you to choose from. We chose 'Strawberry & Cream' as it suited the occasion so well but there was also 'Rhubarb & Custard', 'Apple Pie' and 'Mint Chocolate'. If you prefer more plain teas there is also a standard black tea and an Earl Grey which we enjoyed afterwards. All are loose leaf teas and are served in a delightful white teapot with a black paper crown. Why a paper crown? Well, as our teapot had a king's face this looked fantastic, and is certainly more playful than practical. Others had a queen teapot which was just as good.
I'm always keen to see how sandwiches can be presented in so many different ways. Here at Sanderson the sandwiches were like mini Swiss rolls. While the fillings were more traditional - smoked Cumbrian ham with wholegrain mustard, cucumber and chive cream cheese, smoked salmon, or egg mayonnaise - the breads were adventurous and included sun-dried tomato bread, spinach bread, dark rye bread and even lemon bread. All were freshly-made and delicious.
As well as sandwiches there is also a mini quiche which was light and fluffy.
The scones fit into the sweet and savory categories as we had a cheese scone served with herb butter, and a chocolate scone served with cream and strawberry preserve.
Sweet Treats
The top later of the three-tiered cake stand is a colorful wonderland. On the very top we had a striped teacup with pea shoots growing out of it and an exquisite carrot meringue resting on top. Next to the teacup were 'strawberries and cream' marshmallow mushrooms.
I adored the 'Tick Tock' traditional Victoria sponge clock and the teardrop-shaped melting mango cheesecake coated in rainbow patterned white chocolate was divine. The soft mango center was a wonderful surprise and it oozed out like an egg yolk. There was another surprise in the matcha green tea and white chocolate mousse as not only was the dark chocolate teacup edible but there was popping candy inside too!
A 'Drink me' potion came in a small brown glass bottle with a straw and we were advised to suck slowly as there were three flavors to enjoy. Literally everyone in the room had a smile on their face as they tried this delicious treat.
Jelly Wonderland
As well as the fabulous cake stand all guests can visit the 'Jelly Wonderland' for unusual fruit jellies made in Victorian jelly molds and presented on a lavish Phillipe Starck cake trolley. There was a clear happiness around the room as we got to indulge in these childlike desserts.
Afternoon tea needs sandwiches, scones, cakes and tea and all yes, all of these elements are here but in a truly unique way. While the afternoon tea changes seasonally I'm sure it will continue to delight.
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