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Students walk across campus at Hagerstown Community College on Thursday. (By Ric Dugan/Staff Photographer / October 6, 2012) |
Two years ago, when Dr. Mitesh Kothari and local attorney Jeanne Singer became co-chairs of the Greater Hagerstown Committee's Education Forum, they decided they wanted to tackle a meaningful project.
So they brainstormed with forum members, who are representatives from local educational institutions, and gathered data to devise an annual educational report card for the community. The issue that came to the forefront, they said, was the low percentage of people with post-secondary education among Washington County residents.
Last winter, Singer said, the forum turned its attention to a major barrier to post-secondary education — cost.
As a result, the Greater Hagerstown Committee — a civic organization whose mission is to identify community needs so its members can use their expertise as a "catalyst for consensus and change" — recently proposed the idea of a tuition-assistance program for Washington County high school graduates, including those from public and private schools and home-schooled students.
The proposal is to guarantee funding for the equivalent of a two-year associate degree based on the tuition cost at Hagerstown Community College, although the funds could be used for other academic, technical and vocational educational institutions in Washington County, Greater Hagerstown Committee Executive Director James Kercheval said.
The committee shared the idea with the public at its Sept. 28 meeting, inviting the Washington County Commissioners, school board members and state lawmakers who represent the county.
The tuition-assistance proposal is modeled after a program in Garrett County, Md., which is funded through the Garrett County government and has experienced success, Greater Hagerstown officials said.
The proposed Washington County program is not meant to "happen tomorrow," but the idea was to give the Washington County Board of Commissioners a chance to learn about it, get comfortable with it and see if there is county support, including financial support, for the idea, Kercheval said.
The $2.2 million the committee listed as the amount to fund the program is a conservative estimate based on every student in the public school system's recent graduating class getting a county scholarship, something the committee co-chairs said they wouldn't expect to happen.
Even so, "We don't think the county's going to have to come up with the whole amount," said Kothari, who noted the project "may be a public-private partnership."
Making a living
For many years now, common wisdom held that the minimum amount of education needed to compete and to attain the American Dream was 12 years, but that doesn't hold true in today's knowledge-based global economy, Kercheval said.
In studying local educational data, one fact stood out to Education Forum officials: Only 18.7 percent of Washington County residents age 25 or older had at least a bachelor's degree, based on the U.S. Census Bureau's five-year estimates.
In Maryland, that places Washington County 19th out of 23 counties and Baltimore City, according to the forum's 2012 College & Career Readiness Report Card.
That's not to say everyone needs a four-year degree to earn a better living, Kercheval said. Two years of technical or academic learning after high school can provide better job opportunities, he said.
A September report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce states, "Most postsecondary education and training discussions focus on the baccalaureate pathway, but there has been an increasing interest in so-called 'middle jobs.' These are jobs that require education and training beyond high school but less than a Bachelor's degree, and secure middle-class earnings."
The national report notes that, on average, men with high school diplomas earn $41,000 and women earn $28,000. But when an occupational associate degree is obtained, the average annual income for men is $49,000 and for women is $35,000.
The Education Forum's report card includes a section that shows the cost of a one-bedroom apartment with utilities; a cellphone; basic cable TV; a used car; health insurance for one person; and a meager lifestyle, would cost $650 per week or $33,800 per year in Maryland.
That's more than the $638-per-week average wage of a high school graduate, and less than the $768-per-week average wage with an associate degree, according to the report card.
Washington County's average wage in 2010 was $36,504 per year, or $702 per week, according to the report card that cited information from the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.
Garrett County's program
In the mid-2000s, Garrett County Economic Development Director Jim Hinebaugh suggested a tuition-assistance program because the county needed more of its residents to have a skill base and not enough people were taking advantage of the community college, Garrett County Administrator Monty Pagenhardt said.
It took about a year to get the funding, with the Garrett County Scholarship Program starting in the fall of 2006, Pagenhardt said.
At first, the program was for a more traditional academic postsecondary education, but it now is in its second year of also offering scholarships for high school graduates seeking more education for trades and technical jobs, Pagenhardt said.
Hinebaugh, who retired Sept. 28, heard from local businesspeople that they could not find skilled, trained machinists, welders and other tradespeople, Pagenhardt said. So the county, with the assistance of federal, state and grant funds, bought and converted an industrial park building into a career, trade and technology center that is operated by Garrett College, a community college, Pagenhardt said.
Because the Garrett County Scholarship Program requires participates to apply for federal student aid such as Pell Grants, and for Maryland financial aid programs, many scholarship program applicants end up getting enough financial assistance from other sources that they don't need to use money from the county scholarship program, said Kalie Ashby, institutional research analyst for Garrett College.
According to a March report on the scholarship program, the amount of other financial aid received by students who were eligible for, but ended up not needing, money from the program was $499,605 for the 2010-11 academic year.
Pagenhardt said Garrett County budgeted $450,000 in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for the program. The actual, audited cost of the program in recent years was $411,548 in fiscal 2009, $430,310 in fiscal 2010 and $358,534 in fiscal 2011.
The amount is reapproved every year through the budget process, Pagenhardt said.
"I don't see any reason why it would be discontinued," he said.
For the 2010 fall semester, 156 new college enrollees were eligible to receive county scholarships and 90 students received county scholarships, according to the March report. For the fall 2011 semester, 189 new enrollees were eligible for county scholarships and 123 students received county scholarships.
From the 2010 fall semester to the 2011 fall semester, the retention rate for Garrett College students who received county scholarships was 56 percent compared to 44 percent for all Garrett College students, the report states.
Washington County proposal
The proposed Washington County scholarship conditions are more flexible than Garrett County's program, Kercheval said.
The Greater Hagerstown Committee's Education Forum proposes allowing the scholarships to be available not just for Hagerstown Community College, but also for use at other educational institutions in Washington County such as Kaplan University, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Barr Academy and Award Beauty School, according to a copy of the proposal's general conditions.
High school graduates must apply for federal and Maryland financial-aid programs, but all of those schools might not be eligible for those financial-aid funds, Kothari said.
The program proposed for Washington County would be flexible in that participants would have three years from the time they enter the scholarship program to complete their degrees or certificate programs, Kercheval said. That gives people who need to work while furthering their educations some flexibility in how many courses they take per semester, he said.
The scholarship could be used only for courses needed in the student's program of focus, and would not apply to unrelated or elective classes, Kercheval said.
Prospective students would have up to a year after graduating from high school to enter the program, Kercheval said. So if a graduate gets a job after high school and then realizes more education is needed, he or she still would be eligible for the scholarship and could enter a postsecondary program in the spring semester, he said.
The proposed program also would be open to dual-enrolled students who earn both high school and college course credit.
Participants would need to maintain at least a 2.0 grade-point average.
A residency requirement in the proposal states the high school graduate must have lived in Washington County for at least two years before graduation.
The residency requirement is included to prevent someone from putting up a fake address or renting an apartment for three months to take advantage of the scholarship program, Kercheval said.
The Education Forum suggested general conditions for the program, although county officials might want to make changes, Greater Hagerstown officials said.
HCC President Guy Altieri, via an email from HCC spokeswoman Beth Stull, said he was interested in and supportive of the tuition-assistance proposal. Altieri was in the midst of an accreditation visit regarding HCC's nursing program Wednesday and was unavailable for a phone interview.
In terms of how such a program would affect HCC, Altieri said it depends on the programs of study students select.
"As students complete general education classes, we will be able to accommodate an increase in the number of students; however, if a significant number of students chose the nursing program, for example, it would be more difficult to accommodate with the resources we currently have. As I said, these are some of the details that will need to be addressed as this proposal moves forward," Altieri said in the email.
Estimating the cost
The $2.2 million cost estimate Education Forum officials came up with for the program was based on providing $1,400 per student multiplied by 1,552, the number of public school graduates in Washington County in 2011.
Several assumptions were made in arriving at the $2.2 million estimate, Singer said. She said that amount is probably more than would be needed, but forum officials wanted to provide the worst-case scenario rather than have to go back later to ask for more money.
Kercheval said he thinks the $2.2 million estimate is "not a bad guess" because of the unknowns regarding factors such as the future funding level for Pell Grants. Should the federal government cut Pell Grant funding, there would be a greater need for local scholarships, he said.
The $1,400-per-student figure in the local calculation was determined by starting with $1,143 — the total cost of the Garrett County Scholarship Program — divided by the number of high school graduates, regardless of whether those graduates received a county scholarship, Kercheval said.
Because the wealth factor, or income level, in Washington County is a little higher than in Garrett County, 20 percent, or $229, was added to the $1,143, Kercheval said. That figure, $1,372, was rounded up to $1,400, he said.
Because of Washington County's higher average income, local graduates might not qualify for as much federal and state financial aid as would Garrett County students, Kercheval said.
The average scholarship award in Garrett County has increased each year, from $806 for the 2006-07 academic year to $1,081 for the 2010-11 academic year, according to the Garrett County March report.
The cap proposed for an individual's scholarship in Washington County is the cost of tuition and basic fees for attending HCC full time for two years, Kercheval said.
Another assumption was the use of the number of students in Washington County's 2011 public school graduating class.
The scholarship program would be open not only to public school graduates, but to private school graduates and home-schooled students.
Not every graduate in the county would need a county scholarship, however.
Some graduates will not pursue a postsecondary education and others will further their education or enter the military without need of a county scholarship, Greater Hagerstown officials said.
The requirement for county scholarship applicants to first apply for federal and state financial aid could result in those funds covering full postsecondary financial needs for many applicants, officials said.
Garrett County Scholarship Program officials thought that more county residents applied to Garrett College than in the past once the scholarship program started because it removed a financial barrier and allowed more students to start thinking about going to college, Kercheval said.
The commissioners and education
The next step is for the Washington County Commissioners to learn about and consider the proposed tuition-assistance program, Kercheval said.
After seeing the Sept. 28 presentation, County Commissioner Ruth Anne Callaham said she thought the proposal had "great merit."
But the commissioners generally prefer programs that help people help themselves, she said after that presentation. Callaham said she'd rather see a program in which the county provides part of the amount if organizers can come up with other scholarship support.
Callaham, the only commissioner to attend the Sept. 28 presentation, said last week she still felt that way.
Callaham said she plans to attend the Education Forum's meetings if the times work out.
Commissioner John Barr said he hadn't seen much about the proposal, but was open to the idea.
"I would definitely be interested to look further into it," said Barr, who noted he is involved with postsecondary education through the Barr Academy and trade skills training.
"Without a doubt, our worldwide competitors are really trumping us," said Barr, who visited China three years ago with Kaplan University. "There's no doubt that to compete, a high school education is not enough."
"Education's the key to quality standards of living in our community," Barr said.
As far as the $2.2 million estimated cost, Barr said the commissioners will need to look at that.
"We're squeezing our dollars from every direction," Barr said.
Commissioner William McKinley said "any idea like that is certainly worth looking into."
"It really takes a lot of background work and a lot of questions need to be answered," McKinley said.
If all the commissioners' questions are answered, budget adjustments would be needed because the county does not have that kind of money lying around, he said.
McKinley said he was glad to hear the proposal was not limited to Hagerstown Community College, but would be available for other types of training.
He said he often hears local businesspeople say they could use employees with one or two years of postsecondary education who have learned a skill, can do it well and are reliable, he said.
He also liked the requirement that applicants apply for other financial aid.
"I'm one commissioner that is certainly willing to examine the idea," McKinley said.
Commissioner Jeffrey A. Cline said he'd heard a little about the program, but wanted to refrain from commenting extensively until Greater Hagerstown officials presented the idea to the commissioners, either one on one or as a group.
"In theory, it sounds great. But how do you pay for it?" Cline said.
Cline said he wanted to remain open to the idea and not provide a predetermined yes or no regarding the proposal.
Commissioners President Terry Baker said Wednesday he hadn't seen anything about the proposed tuition-assistance program and didn't want to comment until after the Greater Hagerstown Committee presents the information to the commissioners.
Kothari said he's hoping to schedule a presentation for the commissioners soon.
Figuring the benefits
A county scholarship program would benefit more than the participating students, Kercheval said.
County residents with better educations have better jobs and income opportunities, which can translate into increased homeownership, which helps home sales and home construction, Kercheval said.
It also means greater revenue for the county in the form of income and property taxes.
The scholarship program could be a "different carrot" to entice people to live in Washington County, Kercheval said.
The difference in annual wages for a high school graduate versus a person with an associate degree in Maryland is almost $7,000, according to information in the Education Forum's report card.
If the graduates stay in Washington County, that increase in salary is money spent locally, Kercheval said.
People who earn more money also are more likely to have health benefits and are less likely to use agencies such as the Department of Social Services for assistance, Kercheval said.
On the economic development side, a better educated population could help recruit businesses, particularly high-tech businesses, to Washington County, Kercheval said.
Pagenhardt, Garrett County's county administrator, said he didn't know if the Garrett County Scholarship Program had drawn new companies to the county, but it did help at least two companies that needed skilled tradespeople such as machinists.
Kercheval said Garrett County's location in far Western Maryland makes it a little harder for that county to attract high-tech companies than it would Washington County.
Washington County is closer to central Maryland, where many high-tech companies are clustered, he said. In the past decade, those types of companies have migrated to neighboring Frederick County, so Washington County is the next step, he said.
Washington County Public Schools Superintendent Clayton Wilcox said a tuition-assistance program could be a "powerful motivator."
For some youths, going to college or a career/technical school is never on their radar, Wilcox said.
Those young people could become encouraged to advance their education when they see more of their friends doing so and it becomes an expectation for them as well, Wilcox said.
That's not necessarily a bad form of peer pressure when the more education a person has correlates with income and the ability to access the American Dream, Wilcox said.
"Like it or not, in America today, if you don't have access to (financial) resources, you really struggle," Wilcox said.


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Unboxing the BlackBerry Z10 Video Transcript
-Okay. It's been a long time since BlackBerry fans had anything to get excited about. -But there are some big buzz now. -There is. In fact, people were super interested in the recent BlackBerry 10 announcement and the introduction of two new phones. -This is really meant to resurrect the company and make them a player again. -Yeah and we'll see, inside this box, we have their first touchscreen phone running BlackBerry 10 OS. So, this is the Z10. Let's see how it is. -I'm excited to check it out. -I know. We have some other phones to compare it to. -All right. -The iPhone 5 and the Nexus 4. Oh. -There it is. -Oh. -This is [unk]. -That's a high-end style box. -Very attractive little box. -I'll take that. Oh, yeah, we got the white one. -Get then. -That's get some pop to it. -It does. -Not bad. Let's get this going here. -It's thicker than I would have thought. -Oh, okay. So, in the box we have an Apple charger and it has the little BlackBerry cell thing right there. Okay. -Yeah. -What else? Presumably the battery, yes. -Yeah. There's no way it could be that light. This thing is not weighs nothing. -I know. Here, pop them in there and see. -Yeah. -It has the Snapdragon chipset. So, we have a little add for that, with the cool dragon eye. We got our little BlackBerry talking headset 'cause everyone does that who has BlackBerry's, right? They all walk around with the headset and then they hold the mic up to their mouth. I don't know why that's such a pet fee for me but it kinda is. -It's like I've never done this before. -And then we have our little charging cable, mini USB which I do like to see. -Here we go. -Pretty big collection of manuals here. -I mean, now it feels like cellphone. -Like a normal phone. -Yeah. -Oh, yeah. Okay. That makes a lot more sense. Oh, it's coming on now. So, you can see it's a pretty similar size to something like the Nexus 4. -I guess the iPhone 5 is the comparison -iPhone 5 is looking so hilariously small, I think. -Yeah. -Every time I see a new phone I'm just like, "Why is that thing so dinky?" It's a good-looking phone. -Yeah. -Okay. While we wait for this guy to turn on, let's do some of the specs. The BlackBerry Z10 comes in two colors, black and white. It has a 1.5 GHz dual core Snapdragon processor. It's 4G LTE ready, depending on your career and of course it runs the new BlackBerry 10 operating system. The display is a 4.2-inch LCD display, so not the biggest we've seen but pretty good resolution, 1280 by 768. The camera on the back is 8 megapixels and the front-facing camera is 2 megapixels. The rear camera is capable of 1080p HD video recording. There are two gigs of RAM on board and 16 GB of storage but it does have expandable memory up to 64 GB. In terms of ports, you have micro HDMI and micro USB plus of course a headset jack. It has an 1800 milliamp batter. Now, that's not a huge battery, so I wouldn't expect great battery life. BlackBerry says you'll get up to 10 hours of talk time and 13 days on standby. This is a touchscreen phone with a virtual keyboard, somewhat of a departure for Blackberry. The cost is $199 on contract or $599 unlocked. I gotta say, coming out of the box, I mean, it's almost a let down that it looks so much like every other phone. -It really doesn't have that differentiator that you're accustomed to from BlackBerry anymore. -Yeah. -It just looks like every other in the market. -So, we'll just have to see kinda how that OS works out and how well they have managed to button it all up. -It seems a little sluggish, first impression, -Yeah. -but maybe, you know, more use would be different.
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Nike SB Dunk Mid – Lucky Green – Fortress Green – Atomic Red
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Remember the Nike SB Dunk Mid's brief mid-life crisis wherein the shoes removed the strap for a little bit? Now that that era is in our rear-view, you kinda have to wonder what led Nike SB to take it off in the first place, and why they turned tail on the decision so soon. The latest of strapped up Nike SB Dunk Mids to make itself available is this one, a "Watermelon" flavor that has thankfully arrived before the Summer has expired. Continue reading to see the sneakers and then get in touch with Premier to snag your pair.
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Geo TV
January 13, 2011, in Karachi, Pakistan
Babar, 28, was shot shortly after his story on gang violence
aired on the country's most widely watched broadcaster, Geo TV. At least two
assailants intercepted the journalist's car at 9:20 p.m. in Karachi's
Liaquatabad area, shooting him four times in the head and once in the neck, Geo
TV Managing Director Azhar Abbas told CPJ. Witnesses said one assailant spoke
to Babar briefly before opening fire, Abbas said.
In April, police announced the arrests of five people and
said additional suspects were at large. In all, police said, at least 17 men
were involved in the murder plot. Police, based on statements given by the
suspects, described a plot organized by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, or MQM,
Pakistan's third-largest political party and considered its most influential
secular political organization. A Joint Investigation Team report said the
killing had been ordered by Agha Murtaza, a South Africa-based MQM operative.
Zulfikar Mirza, home minister of Sindh, was outspoken at the time in saying
that MQM operatives were responsible for the killing.
Local journalists believe the killing was prompted by
Babar's aggressive reporting on violent political turf wars, extortion,
targeted killings, electricity theft, and land-grabbing.
Just weeks after Babar was slain, several people connected
to the investigation were murdered. They included a police informant, two
police constables, and the brother of an investigating officer. One of the
constables, Asif Rafiq, was on the scene when Babar was murdered and had
identified the plotters' vehicle. On November 10, 2012, two gunmen aboard a
motorcycle killed Haidar Ali, the only remaining witness in the case, near his
home in the Soldier Bazaar area of Karachi. He was due to testify in court two
days later.
The original prosecutors in the case--Muhammad Khan Buriro
and Mobashir Mirza--told CPJ that they were threatened and eventually fired.
They fled the country in late 2011.
Job: Broadcast Reporter
Gender: Male
Local or Foreign: Local
Freelance: No
Type of Death: Murder
Suspected Source of Fire: Political Group
Impunity: Yes
Taken Captive: No
Tortured: No
Threatened: Yes
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I booked a double, and on check in was surprised to be offered 'a double in the basement' or 'a twin upstairs'. I accepted the double, which turned out to be well decorated but seemingly unfinished, the smoke alarms had been removed and I was brushed off when I questioned this. The bathroom was lovely except for part of the wall poked out so that I hit my head when I showered, and it was impossible not to flood the room due to the bath installation. Really mixed bag: nice decor but poor service.
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As per other reviews, the location is good due to the proximity to Garde du Nord but the streets surrounding Theater Hotel is full of working ladies. Some may not mind but if you are travelling with your family, maybe it is a good-to-know. The service, cleanliness and pricing of this place give it the edge. This place is actually a collection of buildings. So after collecting of keys, you will need to get to another building to get to your room.
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Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and general supervision of the RMO and the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-office, the incumbent will be responsible for the ff:
· Monitoring of all finance related activities of the sub office;
· Maintenance of files of all financial instructions/guidelines issued as reference for completion of work assignments;
· Verifying invoices and ascertaining that the equipment, supplies or services they refer to were duly received or provided before proceeding with payment request;
· Ensuring that all appropriate approvals are secured and the template for the payment request completely filled out, before processing payments to suppliers and staff members;
· Preparing the weekly financial package, ensuring that all payment requests are complete according to the actual disbursements made during the month, and ensuring that Finance in Islamabad receives the package in proper form and in timely manner;
· Preparing the funding requests to Head Office and ensuring that sufficient funds are available locally;
· Maintaining the Petty Cash account of the sub office;
· In acquisition of assets, ensuring the coordination with Islamabad Procurement for the preparation of purchase order and bids analysis if applicable, prior to the actual purchase of assets;
· Bringing to the attention of the Head of Sub-Office any relevant financial and budgetary issues;
· Suggesting improvements to internal controls and streamlining/efficiencies;
· Preparing of budget and making fund request to Head Office specific to ORS Program;
· Verifying the documents of FP for ORS Program and preparing the documents for release of tranches in accordance with the financial process flow;
· Making the report of ORS payments and sending it to head office in both hardcopy and softcopy;
· Providing training and guidance and coordinating work of other staff in the unit
· Performing any other duties as and when assigned by the Head of Sub-Office.
Desirable Qualifications University degree, preferably in Accounting / Finance / Business Administration. Four years work experience in financial management, accounting and budgeting; good knowledge of accounting system. Field experience in a post conflict environment. Familiarity with financial oversight and public administration. Ability to supervise and direct staff. Good communication skills. Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity, creative thinking. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.


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As if pocketing a winner's medal was not enough, Nigeria's Yakubu Alfa has also made off with FIFA.com's Goal of the Tournament prize.
'Three is a magic number' goes the old song and the newly crowned U-17 world champions Nigeria would heartily agree with those sentiments.
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September 30, 2011
4:35 am
Bucs offensive tackles Donald Penn and Jeremy Trueblood get their second career cracks at Indianapolis defensive ends Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis this Monday night.
"Next man up" is a phrase often used by coaches and players around One Buccaneer Place when referencing the need for every active-roster player being ready to step in and execute their role at any given moment.
Heading into the regular season's fourth week, it's been more like "next challenge up" for the Tampa Bay offensive line. After having to get a handle on the likes of Detroit's Ndamukong Suh and Kyle Vanden Bosch, Minnesota's Jared Allen and Atlanta's John Abraham, the Bucs O-line gets no down time Monday night when welcoming the Indianapolis Colts duo of Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis into Raymond James Stadium.
"I don't know if you can match up with Freeney and Mathis by yourself," said head coach Raheem Morris on Wednesday afternoon. "That would be crazy for us to go out there and say we're going to do that consistently and win the football game. Those two guys are dominant pass rushers. They can absolutely take over games."
Predominately responsible for dealing with Indianapolis's bookends on the defensive line will be left tackle Donald Penn, across from Freeney, and right tackle Jeremy Trueblood, opposite Mathis.
"We've got some good tackles ourselves," Morris said. "We've got Donald Penn, we've got Trueblood and I've got a lot of confidence in those r be ready to give them help, better be ready to do different things to keep [Freeney and Mathis] from ruining the football game."
"You can't measure anything on one win," he said. "We have to stay consistent. We have a lot of stuff we can work on. We have to turn those three points in the red zone into seven. We're going to take that win and try and build on it."


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Blow-Up Doll Found In New Call Of Duty
Is there any better way to celebrate Veterans Day than playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Yes, but that doesn't mean there isn't a blow-up doll in a bathtub in the game. And, as a guy who's no stranger to trying to shower around a blow-up doll, let me tell you: I accidentally popped her with a loofah :(
Yes, There Is A Blow-Up Doll In Modern Warfare 2 [kotaku]
Thanks to Aisha, who once stumbled across a horde of blow-up dolls in a Pokémon video game and caught 'em all.
Your barrel's saggin', bro. God, if I had a nickel for every time somebody told me my barrel was droopy I'd be pounding an Egg McMuffin right now. This is Nick Jensen and his 1:1 scale replica Halo: Reach LEGO sniper rifle. I...wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of it ... / Continue →
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Apparently there's a "game ruining" glitch in the new Call of Duty: Black Ops. I don't want to ruin it for you, so you're just gonna have to watch the video and see for yourself. Or not. You're not really gonna miss anything if you don't. It's just a joke anyways. Except i... / Continue →


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OK, so the average mom isn't decking herself out in Fendi or Roberto Cavalli, never mind her toddler. But when mini-models hit the runways at Global Kids Fashion Week in London, sponsored by kids' fashion company AalexandAlexa, sporting Fall/Winter 2013 collections from some of our favorite designers, we couldn't help but say "aww!" Here, a selection of looks we wish we were small enough to fit into from Chloe, Marc Jacobs, Milly and more. Want to dress your little one in designer duds? Find looks like these at AlexandAlexa.com.
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USS Bainbridge (DDG-96)
Career (U.S.) | |
Namesake: | William Bainbridge |
Ordered: | 6 March 1998 |
Builder: | Bath Iron Works |
Laid down: | 7 May 2003 |
Christened: | 13 November 2004 |
Commissioned: | 12 November 2005 |
Homeport: | Naval Station Norfolk |
Motto: | Competence, Dedication, Discipline |
Status: | in active service, as of 2014[update] |
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Class & type: | Arleigh Burke-class destroyer |
Displacement: | 9,200 tons |
Length: | 509 ft 6 in (155.3 m) |
Beam: | 66 ft (20 m) |
Draft: | 31 ft (9.4 m) |
Propulsion: | 4 General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines, two shafts, 100,000 total shaft horsepower (75 MW) |
Speed: | >30 knots (56 km/h) |
Range: | 4,400 nautical miles at 20 knots (8,100 km at 37 km/h) |
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USS Bainbridge (DDG-96) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer in the United States Navy. She is the fifth ship to carry that name, and the 46th destroyer of a planned 75-ship class. Bainbridge is named in honor of Commodore William Bainbridge, who as commander of the frigate USS Constitution distinguished himself in the War of 1812 when he and his crew captured HMS Java, a 38-gun fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy.
Since her commissioning in 2005, Bainbridge has been active in the Mediterranean Sea, but most of the attention she has garnered has been as a result of the failed hijacking attempt of the U.S.-flagged freighter MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates in April, 2009, which ended with the release of the vessel's Master, Captain Richard Phillips, on 12 April 2009. After crewmen of the captured cargo vessel managed to retake the ship, the pirates retreated, taking the ship's Master hostage in a lifeboat. Bainbridge, Halyburton, and Boxer shadowed the pirates, and with FBI assistance attempted negotiations for the safe return of the captive captain until U.S. Navy SEAL snipers resolved the situation with deadly force. The story of this incident was turned into the 2013 motion picture titled Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks.[2]
Bainbridge is one of 75 authorized Arleigh Burke–class guided missile destroyers, and is classified as a member of the Flight IIA–class variation that incorporate the 5"/62 caliber gun mount, an improvement over the previous 5"/54 caliber gun mounts on the earlier Arleigh Burke–class destroyers. In addition to her guns, Bainbridge carries over 100 missiles of various types aboard two separate Mk 41 VLS magazines. Her superstructure features the AN/SPY-1 radar indicative of the Aegis combat system, which allows the destroyer to track over 100 targets simultaneously. [3] She is also equipped with the Remote Mine-hunting System (RMS),[4] which includes the Remote Mine-hunting Vehicle (RMV), an unmanned craft that detects, classifies, and localizes underwater mines.
Bainbridge was floated from drydock and christened on 13 November 2004[5] [6] at Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, sponsored by Susan Bainbridge Hay, Commodore William Bainbridge's great-great-great-granddaughter. She was commissioned on 12 November 2005, with Commander John M. Dorey commanding. Presently, she is commanded by CDR David J. Pearson, with CDR Sean Rongers serving as the Executive Officer and CMDCM (SW/AW) Laura S. Nunley serving as Command Master Chief.[7]
Bainbridge assumed flagship for Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG-1) from USS Normandy (SNMG-1 April 2007 – August 2007) and remained flagship from August 2007 until February 2008. While on deployment under SNMG-1, they visited various ports across the Mediterranean such as Valletta, Malta; A Coruña, Spain; Istanbul, Turkey; Crete, Athens, Greece; as well as Port Victoria, Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.[citation needed]
On 8 April 2009, Bainbridge was dispatched in response to a hostage situation in which Somali pirates had seized control of an American-flagged cargo vessel, the Maersk Alabama.[8] The crew of the Alabama were able to get to safety, after their captain had been taken hostage by the pirates. He was taken to and held on a lifeboat, and refused release in an unsuccessful attempt to exchange him for a pirate the ship's crew had captured. The destroyer shadowed and later encircled the Somali pirates during the standoff, at which time the pirates and Bainbridge began negotiating for the safe release of the captive captain.[9] On 12 April 2009 Captain Phillips was freed—reportedly in good condition—during a US Navy SEAL team assault. Three of the Somali pirates were killed by US Navy SEAL sharpshooters aboard Bainbridge, and one was captured.[2]
- ^ "USS Bainbridge (DDG 96)Ship Information". US Navy. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
- ^ a b "American captain rescued, pirates killed, U.S. official says". CNN. 12 April 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2009.
- ^ Owing to the presence of the Aegis system, Bainbridge and her sisters are sometimes incorrectly referred to as Aegis class ships.[dead link]
- ^ AN/WLD-1 – Remote Minehunting System. See also DN-SD-06-08197 for a 2004 image of the RMS, aboard USS Momsen (DDG-92), with logo that says "Remote Minehunting System".
- ^ Lenz, Ryan (November 14, 2004). "USS Bainbridge christened at BIW; Fifth warship to be named for "Old Ironsides' commander". Bangor Daily News. Associated Press. p. B5. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
- ^ "the Bainbridge was floated in a dry dock instead of being launched" from "OLD IRONSIDES" LEGACY LIVES – NEW USS BAINBRIDGE CHRISTENED. Press of Atlantic City NewsBank. 14 November 2004.[dead link]
- ^ http://www.bainbridge.navy.mil/site%20pages/coc.aspx
- ^ "U.S. warship near boat carrying pirates". CNN. 9 April 2009. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
- ^ "US navy closes grip on Somali pirates". Agence France-Presse. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain.
External links[edit]
- Media related to USS Bainbridge (DDG-96) at Wikimedia Commons
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At this moment in my household, there are two things that are being played and replayed by my immediate family: on the television, the movie Pitch Perfect, and in the car, Lorde's catchy hit song "Royals."
Enter Florida State University's AcaBelles to beautifully merge these two spheres. The video is nearing five million views on YouTube now and is worth posting, if only to hear an flesh-and-bone a cappella group rival those Barden Bellas. It's a gorgeous rendition that just might compel you to loop a few times this morning — and in the process smile, groove, and contemplate the message of the song.
~Trent Gilliss, head of content
The pleasure of being stuck on the Tarmac at O'Hare International is having the time to read some of my favorite mags (along with watching old Entourage episodes). As serendipity would have it, it was Burkhard Bilger's profile — no, his portraiture — of Questlove, the ambitious bandleader and drummer for the Roots, in The New Yorker I most unexpectedly dug. A few weeks earlier my colleague, Stefn'i Bell, across the cubicle aisle said that she was going to "stop following Questlove on Twitter" because he's so active on it. I hadn't even heard his name before so I had no clue whom she was talking about, despite watching him on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon so many times.
After reading the piece, you can't help but have a deep admiration for the musician and the man. Two days later? A video of Questlove in studio listening to and breaking down the original multitrack recordings of Marvin Gaye's single "What's Going On" is showing up in my Facebook feed.
Wow, this is groovy: Questlove breaking down the rhythm tracks of the original multitrack studio recordings of Marvin Gaye's single "What's Going On."
"What's so cool about it is that this is one of the most undefined drum songs of soul music. I don't think of drums when I think of 'What's Going On." I think of the conga, but I always felt like it was a ritual syncopated…
I always wondered though why didn't they just bring the… like, it could've been a whole different song had the drums just been the force of it, but I guess that would've taken away from it.
And here Questlove discusses how he thinks of "What's Going On" as a winter song and marvels at the perfection of its "crude harmonies":
Then they break down how the single was recorded nine months prior to the release of the album, the piano being used as a percussion line, and the "infamous football players":
(Big thanks to Mikel Ellcessor of WDET to turning me on to this.)
Hallelujah from Quinhagak, Alaska
by Trent Gilliss, senior editor
Rachel Naomi Remen, a former guest at On Being, passed on this delightful video made by the residents of Quinhagak, Alaska, a small village of less than 600 people near the Bering Sea. Enjoy!
Happy Birthday to Mahalia Jackson, the Queen of Gospel
by Chris Heagle, technical director
Mahalia Jackson would have been 100 years old today on October 26th. To celebrate, here's one of her best-loved interpretations, "His Eye Is on the Sparrow."
She recorded over two dozen albums in her lifetime, won five Grammy awards, and was honored from nearly every direction — from gracing a 32-cent stamp to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She appeared in a few films, most memorably perhaps in Imitation of Life and was a smash at the Newport Jazz Festival. Hers was the chosen voice for John F. Kennedy's inauguration and Martin Luther King Jr's funeral. Though she was often courted by other artists to crossover and sing jazz or blues, she never did, saying famously, "When you sing gospel you have a feeling there is a cure for what's wrong."
Editor's note (10.16.2011 1:53pm): Thanks to an astute reader, we made a factual error in this post. Mahalia Jackson's birthday occurs ten days from the date of this posting, on October 26th. We apologize for the error and got a little too excited about sharing this great gospel hymn and remembering this wonderful singer.
Bobby McFerrin's Daily Singing Exercise
by Nancy Rosenbaum, producer
Bobby McFerrin at TED2011. (photo: Steve Jurvetson/Flickr, cc by 2.0)
The musician Bobby McFerrin describes the art and act of improvisation as "simply motion, just the courage to keep moving." In the audio above (from this week's show "Catching Song"), he offers a three-week challenge for building improvisational muscles and describes how it works. Here are the steps:
- Set a timer for 10 minutes.
- Open up your mouth and sing.
- Don't stop for 10 minutes.
- Do this every day for three weeks.
Sounds pretty simple, right? McFerrin, however, warns that every inch, atom, and molecule of your being will want to bail. Self-judgment will creep in. But don't falter. Keep going. McFerrin holds open the tantalizing promise that, in a few short weeks, you'll see a change.
So, who's up for the challenge?
Once you've tried McFerrin's improvisational workout, we'd love to hear what it was like. What surprised you? Delighted you? Share your reflections here in the comments section. You can even record yourself and send in your improvisational vocal creations here at (612) 326-4044. If enough people participate, we'll produce an audio montage and post it to the blog.
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Civil Singing...
by Krista Tippett, host
This week's show with Anthony Appiah is many things at once: thought-provoking, funny, intellectual, and a kind of a relief. He has enormous wisdom about human resistance to change and how it then really happens. But he also makes the point that reaching across contemporary divides of difference need not be the great moral struggle we tend to make it. It can be about mundane points of human connection; these count.
While we were in production with this show, I heard surprising echoes of his point in a wonderfully pleasant and also moving piece on the BBC about how modern Germans are flocking to choirs. There are choirs for people who can sing and who can't; they're bringing people together who would rarely be friends or even acquaintances otherwise. There are even German-Turkish choirs that get Germans learning Turkish words in a way that school and culture would not — and that do so with joy.
You can listen here, and scroll down the page to "Chapter Four." Enjoy!
About the image: The Rundfunkchor Choir from Berlin. (photo: Matthias Heyde)
Palestinian-Lebanese Daughter Sings Despite Father's Wishes
by Jon Dillingham, guest contributor
Camellia Abou-Odah in studio. (photo: Jon Dillingham)
Camellia Abou-Odah was three months old the first time she ever sang: her mother says she belted out an impromptu tune to accompany her father, who casually filled the kitchen with Islamic melodies. Though it was her father's extraordinary voice that first inspired her to sing, that few minutes in the kitchen was the last time they would ever share a song.
Born and raised in Kansas City to a strict Muslim father from Gaza and a self-described liberal Muslim mother from Lebanon, Camellia has struggled to stay true to traditional values while at the same time nurturing her passion for singing, which her father prohibits.
She's now in the middle of recording her first songs with Grammy-winning producer/songwriter Danny Sembello, and she smiles confidently as we talk over Thai iced coffee near the University of Southern California in South Central Los Angeles. It's casual sweatpants and sandals this afternoon, but it's hard not to notice her boisterous brown curls and big smile when she walks in. She looks like a slender, young, Arab Chaka Khan. The ease and grace with which she speaks betray the fact that the long, arduous road to this point has broken family bonds and challenged her sense of self and identity.
Download free mp3 of "Move On" by Camellia Abou-Odah.
Camellia's father is often chosen to lead prayers at his local Islamic center in Kansas City thanks to both his piety and mellifluous voice. Her mother, Dr. Basimah Khulusi, says her ex-husband had even entertained notions of becoming a singer himself, before dismissing the idea as "a childish notion." He came to America from a prominent family in Palestine but was far from a religious fundamentalist, until his daughter was born.
"When I met him, he was different, and then he flipped," says Camellia's mother. "He went back to the old traditions that he grew up with. Having a daughter was a driving force because in the Muslim tradition his honor lies in what ends up happening with his daughter."
A Singing Career in the Making
Rossini's "Meow!" by "The Little Singers of Paris"
Trent Gilliss, online editor
Ilona, our first Web intern, posted this video on my Facebook wall with the comment: "I know you're all dog lovers at SoF but here is some cat love for ya." For the first minute, I thought this was one person's attempt at some humor-filled dubbing of a concert given in Seoul, Korea in 1996. But, when the boys and the pianist cracked smiles, doubt disappeared.
Les Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois (also known as "The Little Singers of Paris") is a century-old boarding school based in the outskirts of Paris. The Catholic institution admits boys from ages 9 to 15 and integrates traditional studies with arts and the humanities. A core component of the the school is social action in which they are "sensitive to people and populations in need" and "maintain the right to education, fight against discrimination and help the weak and the victims."
Although similar in spirit to a previous video we posted of Les Freres de St Francis de la Sissies, this choir is a legit. The boys sing both sacred and popular music, often performing little-known French folk music. They tour throughout France and the world as part of their mission. I'd dig being able to hear them live.
I don't read French, and the translations I pulled up about the school are pretty spotty. If you know more about the school's efforts, please post a comment and share your knowledge.
Leonard Cohen in a 19th Century Vernacular
Alda Balthrop-Lewis, Production Intern
Last week I took a microphone to a "singing" that happens regularly at the University Baptist Church in Minneapolis, where a group gathers to sing four-part a cappella spirituals from a book called The Sacred Harp. We've had several listeners over the past few months write in to suggest producing a show about this folk singing tradition (and we have been looking for a music show). Developed in the southern United States in the late 19th century, it's called Sacred Harp singing, after the title of its song book, and there are now groups all over the country who meet weekly to sit in a square and sing together.
The sound clip here is of the University of Minnesota Student Singing last week. Each singing begins with an hour of song, followed by brief announcements and a short break, then another hour of song. Any of the participants can propose a song, stand in the middle of the hollow square (the name for the square sitting formation), and direct the rhythm. There is no official leader. The first thing you'll hear on this recording is preparation for the song: a woman announces the number, 455. You can hear silence as people find the page. A bus goes by outside. Then they begin to tune, deciding where the pitch of the song should be. They raise the pitch. They sing the first chord together, then the whole song once through on the syllables fa, sol, la, mi. Then, finally, they sing the song once through on the words, "I want a sober mind, an all sustaining eye." After the song is over the next song is proposed, and they begin again (though, as you'll hear, there is no rule against a joke in between).
I am fascinated by this tradition, in part because of its unusual musical notation, which you can see in the image above. More deeply moving, however, is the enthusiasm these songs inspire in the singers and the communities that grow up around the songs. Small groups are proliferating all over the country. The Sacred Harp Musical Heritage Association lists singings in 35 states. From Hoboken, Georgia, where there is a group of singers (mostly family, mostly Baptist) who have been singing together for so long that they don't know how long, to Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the singing takes place above a bar, people in many parts of the United States are finding connections across the hollow square.
I am moved by the joy and kindness these people demonstrate to each other, and I am excited about one woman's project to arrange Leonard Cohen for her Sacred Harp group. Maybe there, some day, we'll find our music show.


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When Champ Bailey was forced to miss the last two games due to injury, Cassius Vaughn was ready to step in.
In those two games, Vaughn, who joined the Broncos as a college free agent last season, made 11 tackles and is now tied for the team lead with two pass breakups.
Bailey took notice of the second-year player's improvement.
"The only way you really get better is by playing," Bailey said after practice on Thursday. "Cassius, he's always telling me how much more comfortable he is now that he's getting a lot of snaps. That's what experience does for you, it makes you feel more comfortable out there. I know the more he plays, the better he'll be."
Despite not being able to join Vaughn on the field for the past two games, Bailey has tried to help the younger player out on the sideline during games.
"We talk all the time," Bailey said. "He asks me a lot of questions and I try to give him as much knowledge as I can. He's a young player and he's growing into his own, but he definitely needs some guidance in some areas, just because this is the NFL and if you don't have a lot of experience at it, it's going to be tough for you."
Here is the full injury report from Denver and Green Bay for Thursday.
For Denver: Receiver Eddie Royal (groin), tight end Julius Thomas (ankle) and receiver Demaryius Thomas (finger) did not participate. Dumervil (shoulder), Marcus Thomas (groin) and Bailey (hamstring) were limited. Moreno (hamstring) and Williams (elbow) participated in full.
For Green Bay: Safety Nick Collins (neck), defensive end Mike Neal (knee) and linebacker Frank Zombo (shoulder) are out for this week's game. Tackle Bryan Bulaga (knee), running back Ryan Grant (kidney), linebacker Brad Jones (hamstring) and cornerback Charles Woodson (foot/knee) did not practice. Tight end Jermichael Finley (ankle), linebacker Jamari Lattimore (shoulder), cornerback Pat Lee (back), linebacker Clay Matthews (quadricep), and cornerback Tramon Williams (shoulder) were limited. Tackle Chad Clifton (knee), defensive end Ryan Pickett (foot) and linebacker Vic So'oto (back) participated in full.
Below are photos from Thursday's practice session, courtesy of Gray Caldwell.
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Former Oakland A's pitcher Dallas Braden, who pitched a perfect game in 2010, told the San Francisco Chronicleon Tuesday that he is retiring from Major League Baseball after being unable to make a comeback following multiple shoulder surgeries.
"There is nothing left in there, it's just a shredded mess," Braden told the Chronicle. "I left my arm on the mound at the (Oakland) Coliseum, and I'm OK with that."
The left-handed Braden, 30, pitched the 19th perfect game in Major League history on May 9, 2010, Mother's Day, in a 4-0 Oakland victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Braden's mother, Jodie Atwood, died of cancer when he was a teenager, but his grandmother, Peggy Lindsey, was in attendance for his perfect game.
"That game will always define the one solid day of work I had and the fact that I got to share it with my grandmother, only a few people appreciate the magnitude of that," Braden told the Chronicle. "That was living the dream."
Braden had a record of 26-36 with a 4.16 ERA in five seasons, all with the A's. He last pitched in the Majors in 2011.
Braden pitched only 18 major-league innings after the 2010 season. He worked out this offseason trying to make a comeback, according to the Chronicle report. But after another setback, an MRI revealed that his shoulder was too damaged to repair.


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Tuesday's Mega Millions Jackpot Estimated at $550 Million
Drawing could be the second largest in Mega Millions history.
It could be a very Merry Christmas for lottery players this week as the Tuesday night Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $550 million.
No one took home Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot of $425 million, making Tuesday night's drawing the second largest Mega Millions jackpot in history and the fourth-largest jackpot ever in the country, according to lottery officials.
The largest jackpot on record was $656 million on March 30, 2012.
It's been more than two months since someone hit Mega Millions.
A lottery official told the Associated Press that strong ticket sales over the weekend and an expected spike in sales on Tuesday, could push the jackpot closer to last year's record-setting $656 million jackpot, and it could even surpass it.
A lump sum payout of Tuesday's $550 million jackpot would net the winner $295 million before taxes. The odds of winning on a $1 ticket: 1 in 259 million.
The drawing is at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
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A sequel to Blacklight: Tango Down. It is a 1st-person shooter focused solely on online multiplayer, but this time, it's available under a free-to-play business model. It is set in the same futuristic universe as the first game. Players can compete in various game modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, Capture the Flag, Kill Confirmed etc. in private or public online matches.
Among the new features are Weapon Depots and Hardsuits: The former supply ammunition, heavy weapons and health at the cost of Combat Points (CP), which are earned during gameplay. The latter are heavily armed exoskeletons, which can be controlled by players. They are very hard to destroy using the standard arsenal, but the HRV can reveal weak points.
Game buzz for Blacklight: Retribution
Started playing this and loving it so far. All I can say is that it's like Call of Duty with all the annoying crap taken out. xD
Ninja_Donut19 said 3 months ago • 3 comments • Like this (1) • Report- View all 3 comments
It has everything I'm looking for in an FPS
Quick gameplay
Decently sized and good variety of maps
A lot of customization
No annoying perks/killstreaks (Like in Call of Duty)
And no vehicles, all infantry
So yea, I think I'm going to stick to this for a while. :3Ninja_Donut19 said 3 months ago
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I dig the co-op mode
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Was playing some Blacklight: Retribution with a friend who I've introduced to PC FPS' :3 He's still got some getting used too to say the least hehe..
Wow I really get owned in this game :P Anyone want to play online. Help me get better perhaps? :P I have a mic :P
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This game should be available for Ps3 too.
DaHaaMo said 9 months ago • 4 comments • Like this • Report- View all 4 comments
Looks like it's hitting PS3 also haha.
http://www.destructoid.com/blacklight-retribution-is-coming-to-the-playstation-4-249645.phtmlSpharai said 9 months ago
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Idk if it's possible.
BLR is very demending on computers(even at the lowest resolutions and evertyhing).RaBloodWings said 9 months ago
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Found this: Anyone who's still thinking about starting this, here's a site for a free hitman item pack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jabCyVxMttM
the unlocks in this game is kinda confusing ive had all this good stuff, and my son said why havent you used any of these things, i said i didnt even knew i had it. the menus and access to ... [+]
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The Infinite Loop is a rather clever stand that you can use for your iPad or iPhone. It has been designed by Tim Gushue and it is currently seeking funding from Kickstarter.
The InfiniteLoop is a simple solution to making the iPad truly useful. It helps the iPad to deliver on it's versatility when reading in bed, watching a movie on a plane or doing Facetime on the go. The InfiniteLoop was born out of the frustration with not being able to find an iPad stand that could accommodate all uses.
It is basically a loop of slim bendable metal coated in a plastic material that you can bend into many shapes; to fit different usage scenarios. Because of the way it bends, it has a huge advantage over other products. Another advantage is the way it holds your device; it is not device specific which means any new iPads or iPhones will not require a new stand. It will also be available in a mini version suitable for your iPhone.
The designer is looking for funding of $27,500 before going into production, it has already gained over $7000 in pledges with 27 days left to run.
Take a look at the video after the break and let us know what you think, hit or miss?
Definitely a hit! I think of it as a cooler and way more versatile version of the gorillapod! Keep going!
Wow, im a engineering/designer, and that is quite dumb. Not very practical. People are going to get so mad when they can't get it to look like the video CAD models he shows. But I agree there isn't that 'one' case that solves all your stand needs for the iPad
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Hi Chris,
I was wondering if you had any plans of writing an update to this article with details of how much of a failure it has been, especially considering that its now almost a year since it was funded and there are still people who have not received their items and some people (like myself) who have received extremely poorly made/broken items that in no way reflect the item that was described in the project.
I think it would be a good followup article to write, especially since it seems the person behind the product, Tim Gushue, seems to have totally removed himself from the project and no longer has anything to do with it. Instead people who funded the project are left with only an email address to contact of a faceless company and are receiving no replies at all.
$82,000 down the drain on a product that could of been so awesome.


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Lips Of Faith - Biere De Garde - New Belgium Brewing
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3.98/5 rDev +9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Enjoyed out of a 22 oz brown bomber with no dating that I can see, but if I remember correctly, this was a one-off brew that was produced back in October 2012, so this bottle is about 16 months old.
Appearance - Initially pours a glowing, hazy golden orange that resembles honey. After a bit of time, the haze seems to clear up a bit, revealing a bit more translucence to the beer. Atop the body sits a one finger head the color of bright white that dissipates to a mere ringlet around the edge with a small bit of film across part of the top of the beer. Tiny wisps of silkworm web lacing stick to the sides of the glass in places.
Smell - I'm honestly surprised by how prevalent the aroma of orange is on the nose given the amount of time that's passed. Clementine, orange juice and fresh-peeled flesh along with some hints of nectarine, and a distinct ester astringency as well. There is also a hint of spice and flatbread characteristic from the yeast, I presume. After a little warmth, there is a green apple, vinous component to the smell, much like you might get from a steel-tank chardonnay or a sauvignon blanc.
Taste - The taste of this beer is very much in line with the aroma--no surprises. A lot of the same elements of orange peel and golden delicious apples, as well as a noticeable ester quality. Very crisp and bright on initial pour, but some warmth increases the presence of the malt, with club cracker and graham coming through a bit alongside notes of baking spices In spite of the fruit and spiciness of this beer, the finish is surprisingly dry.
Mouthfeel - Light bodied and moderate carbonation, with a clean finish that doesn't have any lingering bitterness or off flavors. I wouldn't mind if it had a little more heft to it.
Overall, I'm impressed with how this beer has developed. I opened a bottle back in May 2013 and while I didn't take down any notes, I don't remember being terribly impressed with the beer. Of course, I also have had a lot more practice reviewing since then, so it's possible I've become a bit better at picking out more subtle aromas and flavors. Either way, this is an excellent collaboration between New Belgium and Brewery Vivant, and in a style that I've not had the opportunity to try much of; well done.
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03-14-2014 02:47:43 | More by LambicPentameter
4.66/5 rDev +27.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
A-The color of hand squeezed orange juice. Light orange, yellow almost. Clarity in body, yet has a slight murkiness as well. Thick snow-white frothy head. Great foamy lacing. Lively carbonation.
S-Fresh squeezed orange. Bergamot orange leads into Earl Grey tea. Champagne. Mimosa. Soapy. Cupcake.
T-Lush sour juicy orange. Vanilla. Bergamot. Earl Grey. Sweet sugary bread. Frosted flavors. Fruit Loops.
M-Never experienced this so delicate, tender, fine sensation. Fragile softness. Low, light body. Not thin or watery, just, SOFT. Medium carbonation. Slight spicy finish reminiscent of cinnamon on your tongue. Dry sour finish, but the flavor makes your palate salivate for more. Bitters sprinkled throughout. Sour cheesy yeasty aftertaste, like yogurt or cottage cheese mixed with pineapple or peaches.
O-A unique beer. A style that needs to be brewed more, so much going on with this Biere de Garde. The softest LIQUID I have ever had the pleasure of feeling. I like the cheesy, musty qualities to this beer, propelling the brew into a true food, not just beer.
Serving type: bottle
01-03-2014 03:47:04 | More by shacawgo24
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3.75/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
22 ounce bottle poured into a snifter.
A- fluffy, gaseous and bubbly head... Two fingers thick... Dark golden wheat-colored.... The beer is not cloudy, but yet it is opaque.... After the head dissipates, it leaves plenty of lace along the glass's sides and atop the liquid.
S- Tart, earthy, herbal, yeasty, sour fruit, apricot, something reminiscent of citrus
T- yeasty, slight hint of salt, earthy fruit, some sweetness that is a bit off-putting and syrupy, the orange peel seems to resemble something designed more to be an aroma
M- pleasantly sweet and tart initially, but the orange peel makes for something cloying and creates a thick, spicy middle that seems out of place in this otherwise light, easy-drinking beer.
O- A decent beer with some positive attributes, but the orange peel, the centerpiece of this beer, proved to also be its biggest hindrance.
Serving type: bottle
12-18-2013 03:36:59 | More by ONovoMexicano
4.15/5 rDev +13.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Drank from a bomber. Pours a bright, slightly-cloudy gold. A small white head. Very aromatic. Papaya, honeydew, bread dough and phenol. A touch of lemon grass. A hint of funkiness. The taste is sweet with a little pancake batter and orange soda. Some paper napkin dries out the finish. Medium-bodied, with a mildly biting mouthfeel. Love it. I want to make a beer like this someday!
Serving type: bottle
11-03-2013 20:04:34 | More by chickenflea
Lips Of Faith - Biere De Garde from New Belgium Brewing
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Barnet will hope to have Edgar Davids and top scorer Jake Hyde available for selection for this evening's match at Bristol Rovers.
The duo missed the Bees 1-0 defeat against Burton Albion last Saturday due to Illness and injury respectively but both should be fit for selection.
Curtis Weston faces a late fitness test for the Bees and is a doubt for the match.
Only a single point separates the two sides in the League Two table and Barnet assistant head coach Ulrich Landvreugd insists the Bees players will go to the Memorial Stadium confident of getting a good result.
He said: "Every match is important but this is a six point game. We will work towards Bristol Rovers and we will prepare as usually.
"Hopefully we can get a result there and we go into every game confident of getting a result.
"We can see the team growing and our possession game is good. We just have to create a few more chances and that is our next job."
The Bees have almost a fully fit squad but Steve Kabba continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury and remains a long-term absentee.
The Bees have a good recent record against the Pirates and have not lost in the last three meetings between the two sides.
When the two teams met earlier in the season a Ricky Holmes goal wasn't enough and the points were shared in a 1-1 draw.
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