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Meet the Stream Monster: How Divekick turned community trolls into an actual in-game character
It can be hard to track down a working definition for the term "stream monster" as an outside in the fighting game community. It's my understanding that it could be used as a general term for anyone who watches streams of competitive play while commenting, but the use of the term as a pejorative is for people who hang out in the stream's chat and say terrible things.
"The term 'Stream Monster,' as far as I know, was coined by Arturo Sanchez to describe players who aren't good enough to compete in tournaments, and instead just troll/talk shit in the livestream chat," this article stated. "Think of them as the most extreme vocal minority doing whatever they please under the protection of the anonymity of the internet. The result is a hateful bunch of no-name scrubs acting like they own the place."
The designers of Divekick, the two button fighting game that pokes fun at the fighting game community, decided to make Stream Monster one of the characters in their game. The result is spectacular.
Inside jokes
Divekick was created by people with deep ties in the fighting game communities, and everything, including the dialog, character design, and names of the fighters themselves, tends to be an inside joke that only hardcore fighting game fans will understand.
Take S. Kill, the game's final boss. He's based on Seth Killian, longtime fighting game personality, former advisor at Capcom, and producer at Sony Santa Monica. The character holds his hands in a particularly goofy way, and wiggles his fingers. I bumped into Killian at a recent Sony event, and asked about the odd character design.
"That's how I play Street Fighter," Killian told me, and then showed me, placing one wrist on top of the other. This is something you know if you spend a lot of time in the fighting game community, but will make little sense to casual fans.
The idea of a character called Stream Monster is likewise something that many will take for granted, but is actually a funny jab at those who watch competitive play. Stream Monster's dialog is likewise a series of exceedingly obscure references to well-known behaviors and situations of the fighting game community.
Adam Heart, the game's creator, was nice enough to explain what some of this meant.
We know that "YOLO" stands for "You only live once," but it has an extra layer of meaning in the fighting game community. "It rose to 'popularity' when UMvC3 players would take actions, such as Dr. Doom's S Divekick after an airdash, that were extremely unsafe," Heart explained. The Stream Monster also says "Great tournament, great experience," a reference to a live-stream that had technical difficulties, leading to those four words being repeated over and over.
The Stream Monster also says "Shout outs to shout outs" when selected, making fun of the shout outs that take place on livestreams. The video embedded includes a "shoutout to Teamspooky" in the about section. When Stream Monster activates Kickfactor, he sometimes says "Snitchsonic."
"This is a very obscure reference to a guy who was accused of snitching someone out and getting them to quit fighting games, when no such thing happened," Heart explained.
Stream Monster also says "metagame," just because it's a pet peeve of Heart's. "Too many people misuse the word metagame and it drives me nuts," he explained. The dialog about only suckers working 9 to 5? That's a reference to a man named Triforce from the fighting game documentary King of Chinatown.
I've been lucky enough to play Divekick extensively at industry events and even a local tournament in a Cincinnati arcade, and while I loved the game, most of these references go right over my head. You don't need to understand these references or inside jokes to enjoy the game, but hardcore fighting game fans are going to have fun trying to pick out all the references to the culture of competitive fighting games, and the real, and virtual, characters that give it so much flavor.
It's refreshing to see a game's jokes and character be so laser-focused on a scene as insular as the fighting game community, especially as so many games are struggling to reach the widest possible audience, which often leads to watered-down jokes and design. This is a game that anyone can play, but will reward a deep knowledge of the shared history of those who love fighting games.

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KUSA - Sure, the New England offense has rushed for more yards than Tom Brady has thrown in the past three games, but it's hard to believe that trend will continue Sunday when the Patriots play at Denver for the AFC conference title.
The Broncos' defense won't be caught thinking run, run, run - even though LaGarrette Blount and his fellow backs have rushed for 643 yards to Brady's 458 yards passing in the past month.
Brady's 75 passes in the past three games are the lowest in his career for a three-game stretch. In his last game against Denver, Brady threw 50 times.
"That's always a priority," Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson said of stopping the Patriots' run game. "But you can't let them beat you over the top, because you can't take one over the other. So it's going to be out there just trying to stop them on everything - that's what we're going to go out there and try to do."
Leading the Patriots' recent upsurge in the run game is the emergence of the 250-pound Blount, who had 166 yards in last Sunday's win against Indianapolis after 189 yards in the season finale against Buffalo.
Before that, Blount's best game this season was 65 yards against Tampa Bay in Week 3, and his previous career-best was 164 yards as a rookie in 2010 (Week 12 against Seattle when he played for the Buccaneers). Coming into this season, Blount had seven 100-yard games. But in the Week 12 game against Denver, Blount carried the ball three times and lost two fumbles.
"The way he's running, the way we've blocked offensively, it's never a problem for me to check to a run because they're executing it so well," Brady said.
Much of the talk the past week has been Brady's 10-4 record against Peyton Manning, but more to the point is Brady's 7-0 record against Jack Del Rio's defenses. The latest in the streak was Brady's comeback from a 24-0 halftime deficit to win 34-31 in overtime in November, and includes New England's playoff wins in 2005 and '07 when Del Rio was head coach at Jacksonville.
Brady is 171-of-235 passing (73 percent) for 1,771 yards, 17 touchdowns with zero interceptions against Del Rio defenses. In the Nov. 24 game, Brady finished 34-of-50 passing for 344 yards and three TDs; he was 9-of-16 passing at halftime for just 70 yards and was sacked three times. The Patriots lost three (of six) fumbles in the first half (one by Brady on a sack by Von Miller).
But with a 24-0 lead, Manning was just 8-of-14 for 61 yards in the half in what would end up being his worst game of the season.
"We want to find a way to do enough defensively to give the ball back to our offense and make sure that we put ourselves in a position to win the football game," said Del Rio, who in the Nov. 24 matchup also was interim head coach as well as defensive coordinator. "We understand how big a challenge it is with a really good running game, with a really good quarterback - a lot of different weapons that can do things."
One outlet missing who was a big influence in that second-half comeback is tight end Rob Gronkowski. He sustained a season-ending knee injury in the Dec. 8 win vs. Cleveland. Gronkowski overpowered the Broncos' secondary in the November comeback with six of his seven catches in the second half for 86 yards. He had a big 33-yard catch to set up New England's first touchdown in the second half then a six-yard score for their third TD of the third quarter.
The Patriots also took advantage of the first-half injury to Broncos' cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. DRC is back on the right side, but the Pats can look to the left corner, which will be without Chris Harris Jr. He tore the ACL in his left knee against San Diego.
How Del Rio adjusts will be an interesting matchup Sunday. Will Del Rio play struggling veteran Champ Bailey out there on an island or rotate with Tony Carter, Quentin Jammer and other defensive backs?
"We need everybody that's going to be up, corners, safeties that are involved and that get a uniform," Del Rio said earlier this week. "I wouldn't isolate on any one guy. I think we've got a number of guys that will be up and used in different combinations and the guys that play need to play well."
Added linebacker Danny Trevathan: "Champ is a big leader. ... You know when he's out there because he talks to you real smooth and lets you know everything is all right. When you're out there with Champ, you just get a good vibe from him."
Good vibe or not, Denver has to figure out a way to carry out Del Rio's gameplan enough to end his losing streak. On the contrary, Brady is 4-5 all-time against Denver- 1-1 in the playoffs.
With changes in the offseason and recent injuries, Brady has been relying on Danny Amendola, who took the slot receiver spot after Wes Welker left to join the Broncos, and Julian Edelman, who the Patriots drafted in 2009.
It didn't take long. Amendola had 10 catches in the Patriots' season-opener and three 100-yard games. Edelman has a team-high 105 receptions for 1,056 yards this season after 65 combined catches (714 yards) in his first four years in New England (all behind Welker).
"Their No. 1 guy last year [Welker] is on our team," Bailey said. "There is a lot of turnover always in that organization. One thing about Brady, he overcomes that."
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- Image: "St. John's, Chester, England, 1914", 1914. Vintage print, 5 x 7 in. Brooklyn Museum, Goodyear. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, S03i1136v01.jpg)
- Notes: St. John's, Chester. Diagonal (south-west) inclination of the south side pier next the crossing. 3rd pier from entrance. [RIBA Journal (vol. XXI, #17), fig. 8.] Goodyear number: 19. Annotations: Fig. 8. Mr. Northover. 6202.
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Our Julie Chang has a wrap of the entertainment stories that's making headlines today! They've been separated for months...now it looks like Clint and Dina Eastwood are headed for divorce. Dina filed this week...this after 17 years of marriage. And according to Variety..."50 Shades of Grey" has a new lead! James Dornan had tongues wagging with his Calvin Klein ads...and I guess it pays to look good in your undies, as he is reportedly going to be playing Christian Grey.
And last but not least. Julie had the chance to rub elbows with Sidney Poitier as well as Pharrell...all thanks to her friend Josh Klinefelter! The Fulfillment Fund, which empowers youth through education, honored Mr. Poitier as well as Josh for their work. Ed Helms emceed the event..and Pharrell was the musical guest of honor! Josh Klinefelter sits on the Fulfillment Fund's board...and he also helped spearhead its leadership/mentorship programs. Both Josh and Sidney are inspirations to our community! For your chance to make an impact on our youth, head to: FulfillmentFund.org.
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Many people are familiar with the Master Gardener's program. We have heard them on local television and radio stations or read an article they published in the newspaper.
Master Gardeners give out great advice on whatever problem residents might have in a garden or lawn. If they don't know the answer, they ask a fellow Master Gardener or they have the resources of the University of Illinois Extension to find an answer. And, best of all, the service is free.
There is a similar program that covers areas outside of residents' backyards. It covers forests, grasslands, wetlands, ponds, rivers and other places outdoors. It is the Master Naturalist program.
The concept of the program is much like the Master Gardener program. The program educates and trains volunteers to give out natural resource information to the public and to assist in conservation activities.
The area program, the East-Central Illinois Master Naturalist program, began in 2005. Since that time, 165 residents have completed the 70 hours of classroom and in-the-field training. They also have completed the required 40 hours of volunteer service after the classroom training is complete.
These Master Naturalists have completed 15,400 volunteer hours with an estimated value of $320,000 in area parks and nature preserves.
Gay Cullum of rural Potomac is one Vermilion County resident who has completed the program. Cullum became involved because of her love of nature.
"My husband and I go to Kickapoo every weekend to walk with our dog," Cullum said. "I just like to be outside after working inside all week."
Cullum said she initially read about the program in the spring of 2012 in an area newspaper.
"I contacted Sandra Mason, who is an extension educator with the University of Illinois Extension, for more information," Cullum said.
Cullum signed up for the class that began in August 2012 and completed it in October 2012.
According to Cullum, the classes were wide ranging and interesting.
"We had classes on archaeology, botany, entomology forests, geology, learning about the grasslands and wetlands, and learning about all of the different area birds and wildlife," Cullum said.
Cullum said the class made visits to the Collison Indian site as well as trips to Kickapoo to study aquatic life in the river. The classes are taught by experts in their field from the university.
Cullum said the classes are normally conducted on Tuesday nights for 10 weeks with a couple of Saturdays for field trips. After completion of the classroom phase of the course, participants are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer service.
Cullum chose Kickapoo State Park as the place she would perform her volunteer hours.
"I chose Kickapoo because it was close to my home and I was familiar with it," Cullum said.
Some of Cullum's volunteer activities have included being a site steward, cleaning up around campsites, monitoring the area bluebird population and improving hiking trails. The latter resulted in her and Kickapoo site superintendent John Hott leading a group of a dozen volunteers on a recent Saturday morning in trimming the brush back on one of the trails in Kickapoo.
Hott said he is thankful for Cullum and the enthusiasm she brings.
"With the recent cutbacks by the state in funding for places such as Kickapoo, we are going to have to rely on volunteers more," Hott said.
Hott, who not only supervises Kickapoo with its 2,842 acres, also is responsible for the Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area with 83 acres and the Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area with 1,104 acres.
Hott manages all of these areas, which is a little more than 4,000 acres with just two workers and himself. Hott said at one time he supervised a staff of 13 people.
Hott, with Cullum's assistance, plans to have more volunteer days at Kickapoo. They have tentatively set the third Saturday of every month to meet and do some project at Kickapoo. The group will work from 9 a.m. to noon, with volunteers asked to show up at 8:30 a.m. at the Kickapoo maintenance building.
If you are interested in the Master Naturalist program, contact University of Illinois Extension at 333-7672. If you would like to talk to one of Vermilion County's Master Naturalists, contact Gay Cullum by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 474-2884. Her group will conduct volunteer work days on the third Saturday of each month at Kickapoo State Park.


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Feb. 1, 1924-Nov. 16, 2012Irene E. Schnipke, 88, of Kalida died 10:25 a.m. Friday at the Meadows of Kalida. She was born Feb.1, 1924, in Ottoville to Leo and Mary (Smith) Eickholt, who preceded her in death. On Aug. 2, 1947, she married Leo William Schnipke, who died May 7, 2005.Survivors include nine children: Judy (Bill) Trenkamp of Kalida, James (Margaret) Schnipke of Ottoville, Linda (Dave) Recker of Glandorf, Marilyn (Dennis) Wenzlick of Otttoville, Michael (Dolly) Schnipke of Kalida, Dave (Donna) Schnipke of Kalida, Dennis (Pat) Schnipke of Kalida, Kenneth Schnipke of Rockford, Ill., and Charlie (Nadine) Schnipke of Kalida; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Rita Ricker and Martha (Louis) Kaverman of Delphos.She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lawrence and Jerome Eickholt.Mrs. Schnipke was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Kalida, its Altar Rosary Society and Catholic Ladies of Columbia.Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Catholic Church, the Rev. Mark Hoying officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township (corner of St Rts 224 and 634). Memorials may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church or to The Meadows of Kalida.Condolences can be expressed at lovefuneralhome.com.
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text: This unique property was created to form a perfect and private compound on 7 beautiful acres surrounded by four historic golf clubs. The beauty of Bull Head and Peconic Bay beckons nearby. The principal residence is a charming, totally renovated farmhouse that includes a Master Bedroom with 2 baths, a Junior Master with bath on the ground floor plus 2 additional bedrooms for a total of 4 bedrooms and 5 baths. The spacious living room has a wood-burning fireplace with French doors that open to a covered slate terrace. The relaxed country kitchen leads to the formal dining room and an outdoor dining arbor. The comfortable library with fireplace and bar completes the handsome living space. Additionally, the property includes two legal guest houses, each with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. A large pool house with a legal certificate of occupancy for sleeping, a gunite pool and tennis court make this substantial compound truly exceptional.


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The issue there was surely that the D700 offered inferior resolution with the difference between 12 and 21 MP being very relivant for the print sizes many event photographers produce. If Canon were giving up both resolution and AF performance to Nikon I'm guessing the end result would be very different.
OK, I buy that the market liked the extra megapixels. However, I maintain that if autofocus was terribly important, they had several other options. Apparently, autofocus took a back seat not only to megapixels, also to sensor size, and cost (you could have had both for a little more money).
I'd guess that the biggest issue for many 5D mk2 users wasnt nesserally the camera being unable to deal with sports or wildlife but rather the spacing and accuracey of the AF points. If a new high resolution FF body had an AF system with say 20ish AF points spread over the same area as the pro system I'm guessing alot of people would be more than happy with it.
Yes, the placing does make them less useful -- they are all pretty close to the middle. They also don't work very well besides the center point.
The part I don't really get though is how someone taking portraits, street, family or wedding pictures would take advantage over the enhanced AF capabilities. You can manually select an AF point with the joystick but the interface is a bit cumbersome -- I find focus and recompose more convenient (though maybe that's because I'm more proficient to focus and recompose). So the advantage is reduced to being able to avoid inaccuracy that may be introduced by focus and recompose -- a plus, but not a make-or-break.
This leaves me suspecting that most of the AF complainers are either expecting to bang away on the shutter button with all points enabled and have the camera choose what to focus on (at which point AF is pretty much guaranteed to have limited accuracy, unless camera can read your mind) or are simply complaining for the sake of complaining.


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Born: November 27, 1942 in Seattle WA
Died: September 18, 1970 in London, England
More than any other musician, the phenomenal six-string genius Jimi Hendrix influenced the future direction of both blues and rock guitar, resulting in a generation of Hendrix-influenced guitarists as well as outright mimics. Born in 1942 in Seattle, Washington Hendrix began to make a name for himself as a guitarist while stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky in the early-1960s. Hendrix and his Army buddy Billy Cox would slip away from camp on leave and sit in with bands playing the Jefferson Avenue soul clubs in nearby Nashville.
Hendrix's R&B Roots
After discharge from the Army, Hendrix earned his bones playing the Southeast "chitlin' circuit" with soul giants like Little Richard, the Isley Brothers, and King Curtis. By the mid-1960s, Hendrix had moved to New York City. It was while performing in the Big Apple that Hendrix was spotted by Chas Chandler, bassist for British Invasion band the Animals. Chandler, who wanted to move from music to management, convinced the superstar-to-be to move to London.
The Experience
The Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed with bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell. The trio quickly conquered the U.K. charts, placing their first three singles in the Top Ten. Their debut album, Are You Experienced set the stage for an explosive performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967. The album's mix of psychedelic rock and electric blues, combined with Hendrix's unheard-of guitar pyrotechnics, sounded unlike anything else released that year.
Two more studio albums would follow - 1967's Axis: Bold As Love, which showcased the guitarist's growth as a Dylanesque songwriter; and 1968's Electric Ladyland, a brave experimental effort that saw Hendrix pushing the boundaries of his talents instrumental talent and the recording studio itself as the artist, working with engineer Eddie Kramer, using the studio as another instrument, and thereby revolutionized recording techniques. The former album included the classic Hendrix song "Little Wing" while the latter featured such future classic rock staples as "Crosstown Traffic" and "Voodoo Child."
Band Of Gypsies
Hendrix disbanded the Jimi Hendrix Experience prior to his appearance at Woodstock. He put together another trio, Band of Gypsies, with bassist Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles. This line-up recorded a live album before Hendrix reformed the Experience with Cox and drummer Mitchell. Hendrix continued to write and record material until his drug-related death in September 1970.
In the almost four decades since his death, Hendrix's legacy has continued to grow through a series of various compilations of studio material, live albums and radio broadcasts. In 1995, the rights to Hendrix's estate were won by his father Al Hendrix after a lengthy court battle. The result was a series of reissue and compilation CDs with vastly improved sound, the recordings taken from the original master tapes. Along with various dynamic live performances released for the first time on CD, the Hendrix estate brought the guitarist's legend and genius into the 21st century.
Recommended Albums: The new listener is advised to stick with authorized "Experience Hendrix" releases like Are You Experienced or Live At Woodstock, reissued in 2010 and 2011 by Sony Legacy, to truly hear the groundbreaking nature of Hendrix's talent. In 2010, Sony released West Coast Seattle Boy, an impressive four-CD/one-DVD box set covering Hendrix's early years up through his rock stardom while in 2013 the label released what could be the final studio collection by the guitarist, People, Hell and Angels.
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- Are You Experienced (Warner Reprise, 1967/Sony Legacy, 2010)
- Axis: Bold As Love (Warner Reprise, 1968/Sony Legacy, 2010)
- Electric Ladyland (Warner Reprise, 1968/Sony Legacy, 2010)
- Smash Hits (Warner Reprise, 1969/Sony Legacy, 2010)
- Band of Gypsies [live] (Capitol Records, 1970)
- Cry of Love (Warner Reprise, 1971)
- Rainbow Bridge (Warner Reprise, 1971)
- War Heroes (Warner Reprise, 1972)
- Hendrix In The West [live] (Sony Legacy, 2011)
- Crash Landing (Warner Reprise, 1975)
- Midnight Lightning (Warner Reprise, 1975)
- Nine To The Universe (Warner Reprise, 1980)
- Radio One (Rykodisc, 1988)
- Jimi Hendrix: Blues (MCA Records/Experience Hendrix, 1994)
- First Rays of the New Rising Sun (MCA Records/Experience Hendrix, 1997)
- South Saturn Delta (MCA Records/Experience Hendrix, 1997)
- BBC Sessions (Sony Legacy, 2010)
- Live At Woodstock (MCA Records/Experience Hendrix, 1999)
- Valleys of Neptune (Sony Legacy, 2010)
- West Coast Seattle Boy box set (Sony Legacy, 2010)
- Winterland (Sony Legacy, 2011)
- People, Hell and Angels (Sony Legacy, 2013)


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Congrats to #21 Tess Lardie, Falcon's 2010-2011 Senior class.
Below is a story from January 20 featuring Tess.
As the only senior on the team, Tess Lardie (Eagan, MN, Eagan) definitely feels the importance of the last eight conference games for the Falcon women's basketball team.
The team has gone 4-4 in WIAC play so far. Lardie is hoping to help the Falcons beat the four teams the Falcons lost to previously in the season, which would put them in a better position for the WIAC play offs. Head Coach Cindy Holbrook stated, "its encouraging when you're 12-5 but your players know that we can be better."
Lardie grew up in Eagan Minn., where she attended high school and played four years of basketball. She also competed in two years of track and field and a year of golf. Her first year with the Falcons was in the 2007-08 season.
When she was deciding on colleges it was between St. Thomas and UW-River Falls. Lardie stated, "I thought I would get more playing time at River Falls, and the coaching staff really kicked me in the butt."
Holbrook chuckled and said, " Tess has improved by light years in the last four seasons she's played for me. Not only as a basketball player, but as a person, too."
As for the rest of the season, Lardie would like to score more often and keep up her rebounding skills. She is currently averaging 4.2 points and 2.7 rebounds a game.
Holbrook commented, " Although our team is very experienced, as a senior, it helps having the reminder that it's her last season."
Lardie said the ultimate team goal for the rest of the season is to, "dominate the hustle plays such as loose balls." Overall, both Lardie and Holbrook said they would like to end in the top three teams in the WIAC.
Lardie is a business management major and plans to work for Bahama Consulting this summer. " I had an internship at a consulting firm in Inver Grove Heights and I will be working there full time this summer." Lardie holds a position at the consulting firm that hires people that do pharmaceutical testing. Lardie also enjoys playing guitar and reading. "I got a guitar for Christmas, I had to find something to do after I'm done playing basketball." Although Lardie later stated, " I'll probably play in an old lady basketball league some day."
Being the only senior on the team, Lardie has reflected on her last four years as a Falcon. "As a freshman, I was a pain in the butt." Now, Lardie said that being a senior she has learned a lot of responsibility. "I've learned to accept my mistakes and move forward."
Holbrook agreed and stated, "It's nice to see maturity shine through. Working with a kid, it is the biggest reward you can get."
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Dirk Nowitzki had a night to remember on Tuesday as he almost single-handedly downed the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Dallas Mavericks 121-112 win in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Nowitzki scored a game-high 48 points, but his total wasn't the story. Instead, it was how he put those 48 points on the board and the efficiency he displayed en route to his record-setting night.
By the end of the third quarter, Nowitzki had already mowed down each defender the Oklahoma City Thunder had put in his path. In the third alone, he scored 17 points, 13 of which came from the free throw line. It was a theme for the night as Nowitzki drew fouls, got to the line and made the Thunder pay. When it was all said and done, Nowitzki had set a new NBA playoff record by connecting on all 24 of his free throw attempts, the most single-game makes without a miss in postseason history.
His exploits at the charity stripe contributed to an even more eye-popping stat: Nowitzki scored 48 points on just 15 field goal attempts and 12 makes. He missed just three shots from the field and operated with a level of unseen efficiency. By True Shooting percentage, a stat that accounts for field goal field goals, three-pointers and free throws, Nowitzki dwarfed Vince Carter's previous playoff high by an impressive margin, according to Kevin Pelton.
Dirk finishes with .939 TS%. Previous playoff high, min. 45 points, in @bball_ref era was .825 by V. Carter (5/11/01 vs. TOR)
At one point in the third quarter, Nowitzki's TS% sat at a healthy 99.1, which is outlandish no matter how you slice it.
Thanks to Nowitzki's prolific performance, the Mavericks head into Game 2 with the edge after Tuesday's nine-point win. But anyone that watched Tuesday night's game has to wonder just how Oklahoma City plans to guard Nowitzki and if it's even possible. After head coach Scott Brooks threw everything he had at the Dallas big man, Nowitzki shrugged, brushed his defender to the side like King Kong flicking a car and steamrolled the Thunder.
Be sure to check out our Mavericks vs. Thunder hub for full series coverage. For more on the Mavericks, visit Mavs Moneyball and SB Nation Dallas. For more on the Thunder, visit Welcome To Loud City.


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In the article "Lead-Safe Remodeling" (JLC Report, 1/11), you state: "In Illinois ... a positive test for lead means that any demolition must be performed by a lead-remediation firm, leaving the remodeler shut out of the job until that phase is complete. If no testing takes place, the demo work can be done by any EPA-certified renovator working in accordance with the RRP."
I have passed the certified renovator course in Illinois and I believe that this is not an accurate statement. The EPA regional contact for lead for the state of Illinois confirmed that if a certified renovator - with the permission of the homeowner and using an approved test kit - gets a positive result, he or she can proceed with demo in accordance with RRP rules. Likewise, if the test is negative, demo can proceed without following the RRP rules.
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Contributing editor Jon Vara responds: The discrepancy has to do with a key difference between state and federal requirements. The information provided to you by the regional EPA office is accurate from the standpoint of federal law. But according to Sam Churchill, Lead Program Manager for the Illinois Department of Public Health, the state does not recognize a contractor-type lead "swab test" as definitive, so whether the result is positive or negative is irrelevant from the state's point of view. Illinois does, however, recognize more sophisticated lead tests performed by state-licensed lead risk assessors. The good news is that there's no general requirement for such a test as part of a remodeling project. But if a lead assessment test is performed and yields a positive result, the requirement for remediation of the site by a licensed lead-abatement contractor does indeed come into play. Bottom line: Don't test, follow the provisions of the RRP to the letter, and you satisfy both the state and federal requirements.
Steve Kuhl's article "Making a Business of Ice Dams" (1/11) was particularly interesting to me because I have dealt with so many of them over the years both as a builder and now in my consulting work. He correctly identifies bath fans as the kind of roof penetration that can cause what he refers to as "mini ice dams." Not only can venting bathroom or kitchen fans through a roof cause ice dams, but it can also drop condensation onto the ceiling and rust the fan. This is why, since the 1970s, I have recommended venting these fans through the rim joist. Another advantage of this method is that the laws of physics work in our favor: The stack effect helps seal the flap instead of allowing warm air out the vent, which is common when the termination is above the fan, either in the roof or a gable wall.
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Thank you for the great piece on ice dam remediation (1/11). All of the points are well-made - until we get to ventilation. Roof ventilation is an ineffective solution for ice dam formation. This can be inferred from the statement that an attic can hardly be overventilated: That's true because it doesn't work. Ventilation also worsens the heat loss that causes the ice dams in the first place. Because attic spaces are very difficult to adequately seal from conditioned space, are wasted volume, and can act as greenhouse collectors under the uninsulated deck, the best design in most cases is the unvented cathedral roof.
The next article in the same issue is about high-performance homes - homes with unvented, cold-region cathedral roofs. Those roofs will not ice, the heating loads will be very low, and the structures will last indefinitely. These results are not unrelated.
Scott Flipse
State College, Pa.
They are not unrelated, but there are some key contextual differences between the homes in the two articles: 5,700 average annual heating degree days on Martha's Vineyard vs. 7,900 in Minneapolis; 22 inches average annual snowfall vs. 54 inches; and, most important, brand-new tight houses with simple shapes, lots of insulation, and carefully detailed air barriers vs. ordinary aging houses with all the usual problems. The article clearly emphasizes that air-sealing is the first order of business in dealing with ice dams. Ventilation should be added where it will help, by washing confined attic spaces with cold outdoor air. (Weather data from NOAA.) - The Editor
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Free Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) are now immediately available for a few IBM products so that testers and developers can work on applications in Amazon's Elastic Computing Cloud (EC2) environment. The first of these IBM products include DB2, Lotus, WebSphere and Informix.
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Here's how the musical is billed: "Everyone is a suspect in Murder For Two, a hilarious musical murder mystery with a twist: one actor (Brett Ryback) investigates the crime, the other plays all of the suspects (Jeff Blumenkrantz) and they both play the piano! A zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery, this 90-minute whodunit is a highly theatrical duet loaded with killer laughs."
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The Browns have some interesting decisions to make at running back after the season. Brandon Jackson, who's out for the season with a toe injury, will be back, as will Montario Hardesty. Peyton Hillis is a free agent, and he's had a disappointing season off and on the field, but he was the Browns' best offensive player last season.
Chris Ogbonnaya merits another look next season, too. In Weeks 10 and 11, when he rushed for a combined 205 yards, he played better than any Cleveland back had this season.
Ogbonnaya also should be getting more work than he's received recently.
In the last two games. Hillis has received 31 carries, gaining 110 yards. Overall, he's gotten 83.8 percent of the carries by Browns players other than QB Colt McCoy in the last two games.
Ogbonnaya, meanwhile, had four carries for 18 yards in Weeks 12 and 13. While Ogbonnaya, the Browns' No. 3 running back behind Hillis and Hardesty, has earned a role in the passing game — he had five catches against Baltimore on Sunday — he's also earned the right to get a few more carries than he's received.
Here are the season-to-date statistics for Cleveland's top three tailbacks:
Hillis: 91 carries, 321 yards, 3.5 yards per carry, two TDs
Hardesty: 75 carries, 244 yards, 3.3 yards per carry, no TDs.
Ogbonnaya: 71 carries, 303 yards, 4.3 yards per carry, one TD.
Ogbonnaya, it should be noted, has the Browns' two longest rushes of the season (40 yards vs. Jacksonville, 32 yards vs. St. Louis). Hillis' longest rush since returning two weeks ago is 10 yards.
Perhaps Ogbonnaya gets more work Thursday night, with Hillis now battling a hip injury. The same could be said for Hardesty, who was inactive for three games and hasn't carried in the last two games despite being active, as he tries to get back into top form after a calf injury. Hardesty's inaction has likely contributed to Hillis getting such a high percentage of the carries.
Perhaps the Browns want to use these final four weeks to make a call on Hillis. He played so well in 2010, but he hasn't come close to that level in 2011. I figure the Browns would also like to see what Hardesty, who has been plagued by injuries in his first two seasons, can do in the final quarter of the season.
Me? I want to see more of Ogbonnaya. More work for Hardesty wouldn't be a bad thing, either. The same can be said for Joshua Cribbs.
What shouldn't happen, however, is for Hillis to keep getting roughly five of every six carries the rest of the way. Hillis' hip injury could force the Browns to reconsider how they use their backs on Thursday night, but even if Hillis is 100 percent, giving him the vast majority of the carries isn't the right move, considering his production.


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Episode II is keeping ILM's model shop busier than ever. They're putting together environments and objects that digital cannot yet recreate efficiently. These hands-on modelmakers work in tandem with digital artists to create an entire imagined world.
A Necessary Bond Episode Preview
In this special preview clip from "A Necessary Bond," Ahsoka and the Jedi younglings are pursued by Hondo's pirates after a daring escape.
A Perfect Male Specimen
Asajj Ventress returns from the Nightbrother village with Savage Opress, their finest male warrior. Mother Talzin, impressed with his physical prowess, will enhance his abilities with Nightsister magic.
A Pirate's Life
Supervising director Dave Filoni and voice actor Jim Cummings discuss Hondo Ohnaka, the greedy, fan favorite pirate leader of Clone Wars.


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Chuck Wolfe
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Kentucky highway fatalities increasing in 2012
Preliminary statistics indicate fatalities
up 5 compared to same period in 2011
Date of News Release: 02/09/2012
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) -- (Feb. 9, 2012) The rate of fatalities on Kentucky's roadways has increased in 2012, according to preliminary numbers from the Kentucky State Police. There were 64 fatalities as of Feb. 9, five more than at the same time last year.
"Although it is still early, we want to be proactive in addressing this increase in highway deaths on Kentucky roadways," said KSP Spokesperson Capt. David Jude.
Of the 64 people killed so far this year, 31 were not wearing seat belts and nine died in crashes involving alcohol.
"With the decent winter weather, more people have been traveling our roadways, which might explain the fatality increase," said Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) Director Bill Bell. "However, it does not explain why people are not making safe decisions when they get behind the wheel."
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate that seat belts, when worn correctly, reduce the risk of fatalities by 45 percent for front-seat vehicle occupants, and by 60 percent for pickup truck, SUV and minivan occupants. Also according to NHTSA, regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect against and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
"KSP wants to remind motorists not to become complacent when it comes to highway safety. We plan to be vigilant in enforcing seat belt laws and will continue targeting impaired drivers who endanger the lives of others," said Jude.
The KOHS offers various highway safety educational programs to the public and distributes federal highway safety grants to state and local highway safety agencies. It annually partners with state and local law enforcement to promote the national "Click It or Ticket" seat belt campaign and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" impaired driving campaign.
"Our office will continue working with highway safety agencies across the state to educate everyone on the benefits of safe driving habits," said Bell.
A final total will not be available until April 2, but preliminary numbers for 2011 indicate there were 720 fatalities on Kentucky roadways. Of those, 49 percent were not buckled up and 16 percent involved alcohol.


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Hallo All,
I've plan to make a MP3 player for my phone(nokia n-gage and 3650), but I don't know where I should start. I use symbian SDK v1.2 and Visual C++ 6, but I don't know if there is a MP3 library/decoder/codec embedded, can I download one, or should I write one (port one, rather). Or is there any open-sourced MP3 library/decoder/codec available, so I can use them to my needs. Do you has any ideas, i would be glad to hear them, I'm quite clueless as I'm new in symbian development.
Please, if you have any ideas worth sharing. I'm sorry if my English is not good.


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SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants' 6-3 win against the Rockies on Tuesday has them 2-0 to start their 10-game homestand, pushing them closer to clinching the division at home. The Dodgers, who were rained out of their game against the Nationals, now sit 8 1/2 games behind the Giants.
San Francisco still has two games left against Colorado, whom the Giants have taken nine of 11 games from this season.
The Giants now have won 24 of their last 35 games, stand at a season-high 22 games above .500 and need a combination of Giants wins and Dodgers losses to total seven before they clinch the National League West title.
Wednesday's key games to watch (all times PT)
Dodgers (Harang, 9-9) at Nationals (Zimmermann, 10-8), 1:05 p.m. (Game 1) Preview >
Dodgers (Beckett, 6-13) at Nationals (Lannan, 3-0), Game 2 Preview >
If the postseason started today ...
This is how the teams would match up: Postseason Bracket »
Postseason 101
Magic numbers
To calculate a team's magic number, take the number of games it has remaining and add one. Then subtract the difference in the number of losses between that team and its closest pursuer.
Tiebreaker scenarios
A tiebreaker game will be played to determine a division winner, even if the tied clubs are assured of participating in the postseason. If a division championship tiebreaker is necessary, the head-to-head record between the clubs will determine home-field advantage. If the head-to-head record is tied, then the division record will be the next tiebreaker.
If two clubs are tied for the two Wild Card berths, home-field advantage will be determined by the head-to-head record between the clubs. If the head-to-head record is tied, then the division record will be the next tiebreaker.
2012 postseason schedule
Wild Card playoff games: Oct. 5
Division Series: Oct. 6-12
AL Championship Series: Oct. 13-21
NL Championship Series: Oct. 14-22
World Series: Oct. 24-Nov. 1
Jay Lee is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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For the second time in six days, fans can watch the Dolphins (10-17, 6-10 A-Sun) on ESPN3.com when they play the Lady Bisons (3-24, 2-12) in Allen Arena. JU finishes the regular season Saturday at A-Sun newcomer Northern Kentucky in Highland Heights, Ky. at 5:30 p.m.
"We are on a mission to finish our last two conference games on a high note," JU head coach Jill Dunn said. "We want to have great momentum heading into the conference tournament."
On Feb. 25, the Dolphins used strong second half to down USC Upstate, 73-54, in the home finale at Swisher Gymnasium. JU held USC Upstate to 16 second-half points to secure its spot to the A-Sun Tournament.
Freshman Queen Alford posted a season-best 25 points to lead JU, which helped her secure A-Sun Newcomer of the Week honors.
Alford has scored in double-figures in eight of the last nine games, including the last seven in a row. She now leads the team and ranks eighth in the A-Sun with an 11.4 scoring average. She is scoring 12.7 points a contest in A-Sun play which leads all freshmen.
Not to be outdone, sophomore Britney Holliday had a career-best 15 points against USC Upstate on three 3-pointers for the Dolphins. Holliday is posting 8.5 points a contest since being inserted into the starting lineup six games ago against Stetson (2/4).
The Lady Bisons dropped a 53-31 decision to Mercer on Feb. 25 in Macon, Ga. Lipscomb has lost 12 of the last 13 games since Jan. 7.
Hannah Phillips leads the Lady Bisons in scoring (12.7) and rebounds (5.3). She is also second in steals with 25, while Alex Banks is second in scoring at an 8.7 average.
In the first meeting on Jan. 2, JU had four players score in double-figures for a 58-45 victory against Lipscomb at home. Senior Tracie Sneed (14 points, 12 boards) and Alford (10 points, 10 boards) each finished with a double-double to pace the Dolphins' offense.
Despite not being eligible for the A-Sun Tournament, the Norse (13-12, 10-6) have won seven of the last nine contests in league play. They beat Kennesaw State, 55-49, Monday in Kennesaw, Ga.
Kayla Thacker (11.2) and Tiara Hooper (11.1) are nearly identical in scoring to lead the Northern Kentucky offense. Thacker is also posting team-bests in rebounds (5.8) and steals (43).
Sneed scored 18 points in the first meeting against the Norse on Dec. 31 to lead the Dolphins to a 65-60 victory in the A-Sun opener. Thacker and Hooper each scored 16 points for Northern Kentucky.
Fans can follow the action through the live links at JUDolphins.com.


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An East Tennessee pharmacy owner and a customer have been killed during a robbery that left a pharmacy tech and another employee wounded.
District Attorney Jimmy Dunn said a former police officer in Bean Station was taken into custody shortly after the shooting and robbery Thursday at the Down Home Pharmacy.
Dunn said the former officer, 37-year-old Jason B. Holt, took "a large quantity of pills" during the late-morning robbery.
An arrest report obtained by News Channel 11 from the Bean Station Police Department says that the pharmacy owner and the customer died at the scene, while Holt left with prescription narcotics.
Dunn said the two employees were flown by helicopter to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where they were in stable condition.
Holt was apprehended by local police and sheriff's officers. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents were summoned to the scene to assist.
The town's population is less than 3,000.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in New Port Richey
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 5
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Seven Springs
- rates (USD) $ 1,200 - $ 1,400 / month
vacation rental description
Property located in Seven Springs Golf and Country Club. Condo is
located across the street from clubhouse which features 2 pools, one
of which is heated. There are 2 golf courses, one a championship and
the second an executive. Clubhouse features a restaurant, cocktail
lounge, gameroom, library, bocci courts, and tennis courts.
Development is very nicely maintained and close to Clearwater Beach,
and Tarpon Springs Beach. Washer and dryer right outside door and
coin operated. Condo is fully equipped and furnished, just bring
food and beverages. Telephone set for local calls only. Free WIFI located across street in Starbucks and Panera. tenant can contact cable provider and arrange internet service in condo for a monthly fee.
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pat bottiglieri 845-546-0326
condo rental amenities
Two pools, one heated. Two golfcourses, one championship, one
executive. tennis courts, driving range, bocci courts, beaches
nearby, all major shopping and dining within minutes of complex. Seasonal memberships are available to purchase from the association. Tenants can pay walk on fees for golf. Seasonal memberships are available to tenants at fees set by the country club. Tenant must inquire at clubhouse.
activities and attractions in New Port Richey Gulf Coast Central
Walking, biking, golf, tennis, bocci, gameroom, karioke,library,
gameroom, fishing nearby, and all water sports within 35 minutes of
vacation rental rates
December 1 thru March 31 = $1,400 per month. (refundable $500.00 Three month minimum rental
required for January thru March.
Deposit required to hold)
April 1-June 30 = $1,300 per month (refundable $500.00 required
to hold)
August 1 thru November 30 = $1,200 per month (refundable $
500.00 required to hold.)
Note: deposit refunded after property inspection at end of lease.
pat bottiglieri 845-546-0326
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A timeless combination of open and concealed storage keeps books, toys and treasures neatly and handsomely organized.
- Crafted of solid hardwood and premium veneers
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Roddick's career ends in loss to Del Potro
Andy Roddick fought back tears as he addressed the crowd in Arthur Ashe Stadium following the final tennis match of his career Wednesday.
But don't feel too bad for the guy. He has supermodel wife Brooklyn Decker to go home to.
"I'm not ignorant to the fact that [tennis] is a huge part of me and that I won't miss it; of course I will," Roddick said following his 6-7, 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 loss to Juan Martin Del Potro in the fourth round of the U.S. Open. "I'm not pretending like there aren't going to be hard days.
"But, you know, I feel pretty settled in the decision and I feel content and happy with it."
Roddick is the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles title, having won the 2003 U.S. Open. Since that time, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have eclipsed him — and just about everyone else — winning 29 of the last 30 majors.
"I think again it's amazing that he's done as well as he has because of the era that's he s been in," seven-time Grand Slam winner Mats Wilander said.
Roddick finished with 612 career wins, 32 titles and more than $20 million in prize money. He reached No. 1 in the world at the age of 21 and shouldered heavy expectations following the Pete Sampras/Andre Agassi Era.
"He's pulled the heaviest load of any American player since I've been playing," Wilander said. "To follow Pete and Andre and Michael Chang and Jim Courier and John [McEnroe] and Jimmy [Connors] before them."
Connors, Roddick's former coach, tweeted: "Andy, my friend — you are a winner. Life goes on. Live it to the fullest."
Roddick said he informed his wife and several close friends of his plans before the tournament. He then announced his plans last Thursday, his 30th birthday.
"I woke up one of the days and Brook was out running an errand and I kind of had an hour and a half to myself, and I was just walking back and forth," Roddick said. "Then I kind of started texting her frantically and telling her I need to chat.
"Saying it out loud was the hardest part."
Asked if he planned to celebrate his retirement, Roddick, known throughout his career for his quick wit and dry sense of humor, said, "I'm probably not going to be opposed to a beer or 10."
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The Precincts,
|Tue 9 Sep
|The Sixteen: The Choral Pilgrimage 2014
|Fri 12 Sep
|Behing the scenes at the Cathedral Library
|Fri 12 Sep
|Huguenot and Walloon Chapel
|Sat 13 Sep
|Annual Hop Hoodening Service
|Sat 13 Sep
|Behing the scenes at the Cathedral Library
|Mon 15 Sep
|Midday Recital
|Fri 8 Aug - Sun 2 Nov
|Taylor Wessing Photographic Protrait Prize 2013 at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
|Sat 27 Sep - Sat 1 Nov
|John Copnall Paintings at Sidney Cooper Gallery
|Thu 2 Oct
|Canterbury Festival Poet of the Year at St Gregory's Centre for Music
|Wed 15 - Fri 31 Oct
|In Here Out There at Canterbury Cathedral
|Sat 18 Oct
|Cabaret Fantastique at Festival Spiegeltent
|Sat 18 - Wed 22 Oct
|Canoe Taster Sessions at The George And Dragon
The annual Opening Parade will be an amazing and colourful sea of Children's Rainbow made up from the creative participation from 8 primary schools and community groups from in and around the City of Canterbury!
With the support from the group Espression Arts from here in Canterbury each individual school will take on a colourful and larger than life section of the rainbow and create a wonderful centre piece, butterflies, dragons, fish to name a few for each section will be teamed up with capes, wings, banners, streamers, hats and outfits, different items to wear and to transform into the colours of the Rainbow!
The parade will start with all its colour under the back drop of the Cathedral in the Precincts and it will wind its way through the streets of Canterbury brightening up everyone's day on its way until it reaches Whitefriars and its end in Rose Square.
START - 12noon from the Cathedral Precincts
FINISH - approx. 1.30pm at Rose Square
|Sat 18 Oct 2014
Free entry
The Cathedral is located in the centre of Canterbury, within walking distance of both Canterbury East and West stations. Canterbury is only 30 minutes drive from Dover (continental ferries) and Folkestone (Eurotunnel), making it an ideal stop-over en route to London. Fast speed trains bring passengers from Canterbury to London within 56 minutes.
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Release Date: 2011 |
Album Rating: 4.0FMA reference: check
Pokémon reference: check
> Alcest, Heretoir, etc.
Greatest review ever because of references. pos.
I'm just about halfway through Brotherhood ironically.
Album Rating: 4.0lol at first I thought this was The Dopamines
still I should check this out
Album Rating: 4.0Pos for the use of the word juxtaposition
Album Rating: 4.0Conversely, I pos'd your review for use of the phrase "slaughtering wooly rhinos".
Album Rating: 4.0yesssssssssssss
that first paragraph had some golden fucking sentences in it, very well articulated and thought out. way to go angel.
doesn't sound like something I'd like
Album Rating: 3.5Nice review man. Guess I need to hear this.Digging: Engraved - Before The Tales
Digging: Engraved - Before The Tales
Album Rating: 4.0would I like this? cause you know what I like by now.
Album Rating: 4.0Instead of being an enveloping ride of emotion and atmosphere, these efforts at musical alchemy usually turn out to be just plain boring. Fortunately, one small band (from China, of all places) finally found the Philosopher's Stone.
hahaha, i wonder who they sacrificed in order to make this album.
i downloaded this a long time ago but still haven't listened to it, should probably get on that. good review etc.
Instead of being an enveloping ride of emotion and atmosphere, these efforts at musical alchemy usually turn out to be just plain boring. Fortunately, one small band (from China, of all places) finally found the Philosopher's Stone.
Album Rating: 4.0You liked Ecailles de Lune, right? Still has some harsh vocals, but I think you'd still somewhat enjoy this.
Album Rating: 4.0love Escailles de Lune
Album Rating: 4.0This is pretty firmly on the post-rock side, but there are still hints of that "blackgaze" sound or whatever it's being called.
Album Rating: 4.0You're awesome for reviewing this.
Fantastic review, you should consider running for contributor.
That said, I'm not sure if I would enjoy this...
I'm pretty excited to hear this, nice review
Album Rating: 4.0Give it a shot.
Album Rating: 4.0this is pretty fucking awesome. post-rock climaxes and blastbeats...a match made in heaven.
A great read, pos'd
Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound OffYES!!! Finally this got a review! Great band, great review. Pos'd
Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


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Casa Sol Punta Mita in Punta Mita
- bedrooms 4
- baths 4½
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type Villa
- community Punta Mita
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 13,000 - $ 20,000 / week
$ 45,000 - $ 85,000 / month
vacation rental description
Enjoy the luxury and the privacy of Casa Sol Punta Mita, an amazing 8,000 square foot villa located within the exclusive Punta Mita Resort community.
Facing the 9th Hole fairway, they feature magnificent views across the golf course, to the ocean and horizon beyond.
Only 45 min car ride north of Puerto Vallarta´s newly expanded international airport.
Punta Mita is a private gated resort community emerging as the newest address of distinction and heaven for travelers.
That offers High-End infrastructure, world class amenities such as two Jack Nicklaus golf courses ( Four Seasons and St.Regis Hotels), tennis courts, eight miles of sandy white beaches, water adventures, whale watching, sunset and waves for surf lovers, SPA services, shops, restaurants, three exclusive beach clubs and 24/7 security….and more!
Based on our 10 years of experience of building on Mexico's Pacific coast, the houses have been designed in such a way so as to integrate the architecture with the surrounding area, by taking advantage of the climate, the views, the vegetation, texture and natural materials.
On entering Casa Sol, the central patio with its water mirror feature is the element around which the surrounding areas are organized, generating an atmosphere of tranquility and serenity that is also reflected in each one of the private areas and the areas which are accessed from the central patio.
Everything is built on one level so that one can move freely from one part of the house to another without the need for stairs dividing each area.
The dining and living areas with their outside terraces (both covered and open) as well as the heated pool, two front master bedrooms with ocean view and two more with private terraces and gardens.
All the bathrooms have private gardens which the 2 showers open out onto, creating an air of privacy.
The kitchen is made up of two separate areas, one part integrated with the dining area and comprising a bar area; and the preparation area, which is separate from the entertaining area.
The architecture takes its lead from the traditional image of the towns on the Mexican coast, with tiled sloping roofs supported by wooden beams and only natural materials used on the floors and the walls, so as to create a simple and contemporary space which fits perfectly with the very flexible and relaxed lifestyle of Punta Mita.
Casa Sol staff of four provides the attentive yet unobtrusive service that the best Mexican beach resorts are known for. The manager and concierge will accommodate your every whim and need to make sure your visit is full of leisure, comfort and adventure.
This amazing villa provides the sort of exclusivity and privacy that travelers require, only guests renting from owners inside the gates of Punta Mita are able to access the world renowned Four Seasons Jack Nicklaus golf courses and tennis club, two residents beach clubs, fine dining, spa services, and eight miles of sandy beaches among with array of wonderful amenities.
villa rental amenities
BEACH: Full access to 2 private resident beach clubs: Two serene quiet beaches with amazing food and service.
GOLF, TENNIS, RUNNING,BIKING: Full access, preferential tee times and special fee rates at the two Jack Nicklaus Golf and Tennis clubs both operated by the Four Seasons Hotel. Walking/running trails within Los lagos del mar and Punta Mita gates.
SECURITY: Safety is a priority with security guards on duty 24/7 throughout the gated community of Los Lagos del mar and along the beach.
STATE OF THE ART WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM: Pure drinking water throughout the residence. Complete hospital quality reverse osmosis and ultraviolet water filtration throughout the house.
AIR CONDITIONING: A/C zoned air conditioning in all rooms
FANS: Terrace, bringing in the fresh ocean air and the sound of the ocean.
WIFI: Wireless high speed Internet throughout the residence
AUDIO: Surround system, Sky TV with Universal package, and high definition televisions, iPod dock .
SAFES: Master room.
STAFF:Complete domestic staff for carefree vacation living with excellent cuisine and impeccable housekeeping services: Cook for breakfast and lunch only, housekeeper, houseman.
Private Chef upon request.
CONCIERGE: Personalized House orientation and tour upon your arrival with daily concierge service for all your reservations and activities (restaurants, tours, transportation, travel) provided with your rental.
The concierge can also arrange for:
• Pre-arrival grocery shopping
• Airport pick up and drop off
• Car rental arrangements
• Baby sitting services
activities and attractions in Punta Mita Pacific Coast
If it is adventures in paradise you seek, they are abundant in both Puerto Vallarta and Punta Mita. Just offshore, the azure waters of the Pacific beckon, inviting you to experience a wealth of aquatic activities atop the waves and below. Considered one of the world's best spots for big game fishing, the waters off Punta Mita place you in the heart of the action. Below the surface awaits an array of sea life as colorful as a festival in Puerto Vallarta. Best surfing, Sea kayaking, whale watching, sailing - Punta Mita is a seaside playground. On shore, Jeep safaris, rainforest touring, horseback riding and more serve as the perfect pastimes.
vacation rental rates
Booking Policies
- Minimum stay: 3 nights.
- Total number of overnight guests allowed : 8 Adults and 2 children ( over 12 years old ) and no more than 12 guest including children.
- Pets are not allowed without written permission.
To Book
50% deposit at time of making the reservation balance will be due 60 days before the arrival date.
Rates do not include security deposit, tax, food, beverage, and outside vendor charges.
A security deposit will be required for every rent. The security deposit will have a maximum of one night for 7 nights of stay. And will be held to cover damages to the Subject property, its surroundings and contest for which the Guest (s) is responsible.
As will to cover the cost of long distance phone calls made by Guest during his stay.
As established above this security deposit will have to be deposited by the Guest upon arrival.
The security deposit minus deductions for the above mentioned responsibilities (if applicable) will be returned to the guest no later than 6-8 weeks after his departure.
We provide full staff service from 9 am to 7 pm. After 7 pm, we charge 12 USD per hour per staff member.