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Nintendo Wii (original, Wii Sports bundle)
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- If you don't mind the dearth of HD graphics, the Nintendo Wii's combination of motion-sensitive controllers, included Wii Sports titles, and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.
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price range: $250.00 - $399.90
- Reviewed by: Jeff Bakalar
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 11/13/2006
The good: Revolutionary controller design offers unique motion-sensitive gameplay options; built-in Wi-Fi delivers free online services and gameplay; Virtual Console has major nostalgia appeal; compatible with all GameCube games and controllers; built-in SD slot for storage and photo viewing; latest bundle includes Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort games, plus MotionPlus attachment; compatible with Netflix video streaming.
The bad: Controller eats batteries and takes some time to get used to; online gaming and community features hobbled by horrible "friends code" system; lacks the advanced HD graphics and surround sound found on the Xbox 360 and the PS3; requires a wired receiver unit placed near the TV to interface with wireless controllers; can't play CDs or DVDs; lacks a steady stream of compelling game releases compared to rival consoles.
The bottom line: If you don't mind the dearth of HD graphics, the Nintendo Wii's combination of motion-sensitive controllers, included Wii Sports titles, and emphasis on fun gameplay make the ultra-affordable console hard to resist.
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by dragon2o00 on May 22, 2005
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Summary: I will first start to say that I am a poor college student. Ok, not VERY VERY poor but I am extremely thrifty. I do not buy video game systems. ...
Summary: I will first start to say that I am a poor college student. Ok, not VERY VERY poor but I am extremely thrifty. I do not buy video game systems. I do not buy video games (I am convinced that I have video game ADD and can not finish a game). With that said, what do I do? I play games with my friends. What do I look for in a game then? Do I really care about HDTV capabiillities? Or if the lighting effect of System A is better than System B? No. I care about playing games with my friends, being able to learn quickly, and having fun. What many of you fail to realize is there are a lot of people just like me. The market of "extreme gamer" isn't that large (my personal speculation, no numbers to back this up; hey, i'm honest). And by "isn't that large," i mean there's no way most of you, who I would classify as "extreme gamers" take up even 40% of the video game market. This results in two very interesting results:
1) price is extremely important. I can't imagine having to drop $50 + tax for each game that i really want, let alone having game prices raise to ~$80 and more. Why will this raise so high? developers need to adapt to new technology, spend more time working, etc. Furthermore, I need HDTV to truly enjoy any of this so called super-duper-graphics-that-none-of-you-can-live-without. Suddenly, if I don't have an HDTV, which I don't, nothing really matters anymore does it? You can't compare graphics on the three systems when you're using a tv that takes the red, white, and yellow plug-ins.
Nintendo is working hard to lower costs. They anticipate a lower costing system and lower costing games.
2) Someone mentioned how Nintendo is becoming a niche company that will only focus on kids and junk. If Nintendo is really going to revolutionize the way video games are played, I would imagine that it could appeal to so many more groups of people. I know people who don't play video games, yet have a PS2 just because they can play DDR. They like to excercise, it make sense. If you can expand your market and bring in people who don't even consider themselves gamers, you have so much more power at your hands.
3) Nintendo will use a developer kit very similar to gamecube. What does that mean? Nintendo has a huge advantage over developers for PS3 and Xbox 360. Why? Developers for Nintendo already know how to do everything. Not only that, but it's a given that as developers use a package longer, they are able to optimize everything a lot better. Best example? God of War on PS2. I mean MY GOD! That game is just gorgeous. Clearly Xbox level graphics on a ps2! Someone else said to expect true PS3 level graphs 1.5 years after PS3 initial launch. Revolution won't be hindered by this problem.
4) Nintendo is finally taking advantage of it's huge history. I just started playing Contra 1 on an actual NES that a fraternity brother brought from home. Still amazingly fun. Has anyone noticed that these games are harder to play now than when you were younger? I had no trouble when I was 9 yet now when I'm 19, I'm struggling (when you'd think I'd play games better, although I still dominate in Halo 2, I die twice on the first stage of Contra...).
Nintendo says they will revolutionize the way the game is played and I believe them. They change the game in so many ways. Each system did its part to change the way games were played. NES was the beginning of home console entertainment (ok, not THE beginning, but it was a huge beginning in commercial home video game ownership), SNES was all about the RPGs and side-scrollers. Nintendo 64 had the amazing 3-D environments, not to forget GOLDENEYE. No one can deny the perfection of Goldeneye. Gamecube, however, did feel more like an extension of Nintendo 64 for me but you know what? That means Nintendo Revolution will be that much better because they had the time to think things up.
One last note: a lot of you serious gamers are too caught up on the specs. "Oh...I'm worried for Revolution because it'll only be 2-3 times as powerful as Gamecube while Xbox 360 is 15 times more powerful than xbox." That doesn't mean squat. There aren't many must-have games for the xbox. The good ones are on gamecube as well (first to come to mind is Madden 2005). I am extremely excited to see what Nintendo has in store for us and like the guy at the conference said, 2 (or 20? the number escapes me) billion copies of games sold. That is more than any of the other companies can say.
It's not the size of the whale but the motion of the ocean, my friends.
213 out of 249 users found this user opinion helpful.
I love you Nintendo.
by pwasson on August 7, 2005
Pros: Download Play, Innovative controller, etc.
Cons: Lol I think that only time will reveal that point.
Summary: the following concerns only game geeks. the smart ones.
so like me you probably read everything there was to read about this year's E3. from wha i hear it ...
Summary: the following concerns only game geeks. the smart ones.
so like me you probably read everything there was to read about this year's E3. from wha i hear it was the worst ever. there was barely any games playable, no big suprise, and the 2 big console unveilings were all hoaxes. running on unfished hardware, showcasing pre-rendered animation of what they wish they'll pull out with the actual machines.
and then nintendo absolutely underwelmed the world by showing us only a work-in-progress version of the revolution. no controler, no game, no specs no NOTHING! we do get a gameboy small enough to swallow accidentaly tho.
so nobody talks about the revolution because theres nothing to talk about. speculations run wild about whats so revolutionairy about it, but no one knows. first it was that it might be somekind of hologram machine, or that it would display stereoscopic images. whoever said that must have been 12 years old and i hate them for making me imagine, even just for a moment that it might be real.
now theyre saying that its all about the controler. its gonna be gyroscopic, its just gonna be a big touch screen, its gonna plug right into your brain.
but something no one talk about is this:
for pretty much ever, all consoles had some sort of screening process for games. you cant just make a game and have it published on ps2. sony has to aprouve it first. and they reject tons of games for tons of reasons. making the concept of indie console gaming almost impossible.
also, if you add up all the hardware sony sez theyre gonna have in the ps3, it comes arund to something like 4000$. but then again. its 35 times more powerful than the ps1. they even say that its now 1% as powerful as the human brain.
and what does nintendo say? «the revolution is gonna be twice or even thrice the power of the gamecube»
gee...3 times better than the gamecube? how underwhelming. that should make it something like 33 times less powerful than the ps3? cmon!
but what i think the strategy here is, is that nintendo is gonna release theyre little machine at a price so ridiculously low that every mom in the world is gonna buy that one at x-mas instead of the 400$ ps2 or xbox 360. whats probably gonna happen too is that nintendo wont be selling theyre machine at a loss. i think that for every xbox sold, microsoft lost a 100$. something that probably wont happen with the rev (im callng it the rev from now on).
so thats good.
but what the real revolution will be about is this.
nintendo wont be screening games for quality. anybody in the world will be able to code for it and release theyre game one way or another. probably on the internet. this will make for tons of crap games, but it also means tons of great games based on simple but effective ideas. return to the source. gameplay before holywood-like production values. where EA will take 3 years to develop a 200-million$ game, some team of bedroom coders will be able to spend theyre free time on a good idea and have it playable on a home console anywhere in the world. and the bedroom-coded game is probably gonna be tons more fun than MADDEN UNDERGROUND 2008.
thats the revolution. theres less money to be made that way, but better games to be played. and thats what nintendo as always been about. GAMEPLAY.
this is an idea i beleive so much in. the current state of the industry is simply depressing to me right now. i dont want to beleive that ill be spending the rest of my life doing splinter cell sequels (ubisoft has 3 more sequels in the work as we speak right now).
what i want to beleive in is 3d artists and games designers everywhere getting tired of working on crap games for giant publishers. artists wanting to make something new, something original, something fun again. if the revolution does happen, theyre gonna be able to.
wow...what a messed up post this is. im sorry. i founf out about this last night and since then life is good again. nintendo is gonna save the universe from itself. i want this to happen so much. cheap machine, cheap hardware, cheap games, new ideas.
i love you nintendo.
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31 out of 41 users found this user opinion helpful.
Can you find an honest review buried in all the 'fan boy' comments?
by w4rr10r on February 24, 2007
Pros: Price. Proven interface (not gimmicky). Great 1st generation games.
Cons: Not High-Def. Controllers should have been rechargeable out-of-box. Questionable future 3rd-party support.
Summary: (Written 2/24/07)
If you are seriously looking for an un-biased review of any of the 3 next-gen consoles, be prepared to shift through a lot of uneducated, 'fan-boy' ...
Summary: (Written 2/24/07)
If you are seriously looking for an un-biased review of any of the 3 next-gen consoles, be prepared to shift through a lot of uneducated, 'fan-boy' nonsense. Fist off, the Wii and PS3 just came out in November '06, so it's too soon to put a definitive score on either at this point. The Xbox 360 had a year head start, so it currently has a much bigger library of games then either Wii or PS3. But nobody can claim a "best console" title until a year or so from now when all three had time to bring out quality software.
With that in mind, I've been a gamer for about 20 years and got my start with the Magnavox Odyssey2, Atari 2600, and the original Nintendo (NES). I currently own both an Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii (as well as all past equipment from Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony). I'm planning on getting a PS3 as soon and more exclusive titles come out for it. But I've had experience with all three with at least 6 months hands-on time each.
The Wii is Nintendo's 'Hail Mary Pass' in the home console market. While they dominate the portable market, their last two home consoles (the N64 and GameCube) have performed terribly in sales compared to the competition. Why does that matter? Because most titles that come out for a console come from 3rd-party publishers, and many have lost money in supporting Nintendo the past 2 console generations. Nintendo's biggest hurdle is convincing publishers to support them this time around so they have as much compelling software as the competition. They are so far succeeding in this by offering a console at a great price point of $250 with a pack in game, currently outselling the competition in monthly sales (bigger audience = more people to sell your game to).
But the Wii's other hurdle is also one of its major selling points – the new 'remote-style' interface. Nintendo has always pushed innovation; releasing new features to only have the competition mimic later, such as rumble feedback and analog control. But this new interface, while easy for anyone to pick up and play (including first time gamers), may not translate well to all genres of games. Being –so- different from the competition can pose an issue for any developer trying to release a game on all consoles (as many do). Many early cross-platform games have already been given better reviews on either the 360 or PS3, not just for improved graphics but control as well. Weather this means less cross-platform games and/or more unique titles for the Wii remains to be seen.
I personally love my Wii. I think the new interface will jump-start some much-needed creativity and original thinking the market desperately needs. The current library of games is great with some very exciting exclusive titles on the way in the next year. But would I buy a Wii if it were the only next-gen system I could own? No. This all adds up to an undeniable fact that the Wii is aimed at a different audience then the competition. And while even Nintendo itself says they are not competing directly with Microsoft or Sony, consumers are, and will compare them when making a purchasing decision.
So who is the Wii for? Nintendo fans, those looking for a way to get back into gaming, or serious gamers that can afford to support more then one platform. Anyone else curious should hold off until the system proves to have a more solid future then the company's previous consoles.
18 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
This thing is Amazing! Over 20 years of Nintendo History, plus a whole new system! I'd pay $1000!
Pros: New secret "Revolutionary" controller, Exclusive Nintendo content, tons of third party support, downloadable content, compact and inexpensive.
Cons: Prolly doesn't use "Holograms"... A real nice rumor ;)
Summary: I used to be a real playstation fanatic until I heard about this little amazing console. I just can't wait until they realease the revolutionary part of it (the ...
Summary: I used to be a real playstation fanatic until I heard about this little amazing console. I just can't wait until they realease the revolutionary part of it (the controllers)... Something we have yet to see!! This will be by far the coolest (and only real) GAMING machine out, plus I will get Nintendo made games, the only good ones anymore, I am sooo bored of shooters and useless blood. I don't want to pay for a "media centre" either haha, one of the many things it has over the other consoles, you can only expect the best gaming experience from this...
9 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
Revolution: Not the worst, maybe not the best. But let's take a good look at it.
by dannydyer1000 on September 17, 2005
Pros: Full backwards compatibility; sleek, futuristic design; Excellent gameplay; Unique and innovative controllers; Focuses on quality rather than quantity; Better quality at a lesser price
Cons: Kid-friendly games; HD Support?; Less sports-related games; Doesn't have the best grapics; Will be a success/failure (polarity)
Summary: I don't understand why Nintendo's getting bashed for making a better console.
Here's the arguments I've seen so far.
-No HD support, not as good graphics/...
Summary: I don't understand why Nintendo's getting bashed for making a better console.
Here's the arguments I've seen so far.
-No HD support, not as good graphics/speed as other consoles.
-Kid-based design and games.
-Downloadable library can be replaced by PC Emulators / XBox Mod chip; $ needed?
-Overused games?
-Retro ideals; A generation behind; Not as much of a 'WOW' factor as others.
-Controller issues ('It looks like a remote')
-Not going to be a 'hub' like PS3 and MS XBox360
-Typical 'This is gonna suck b/c Gamecube sucked.'
So, I'm gonna go through and adress these as best as I can, while remaining unbiased.
----------- Graphics & HD issues
Yes, the Revolution is going to be less graphics-based, though some very good improvements have been made with the system and it WILL compete quite well against the other consoles. HD televisions start at around $2000 for the good ones that you would want to view your PS3 or XBox360 on, and not a lot of people have them yet, nor is it a real ISSUE TO THE GAMEPLAY. You can still play your Revolution on an HDTV, you just won't get 720p or 1080i, which isn't the worst thing in the world. Truthfully, I'd MUCH rather have HD possibilities rather than not, and I probably wouldn't mind paying the extra buck to get it, but it's not going to affect my decision to get it or not, and it probably shouldn't to yours. Nintendo isn't making a wise decision by doing this, but it's keeping unneccesary costs down to a kind-of-financially-damaged company.
------Kid-based games?
OK, next. The idea of Nintendo's consoles and games being kid-based... Honestly, I don't see much of a response or an argument here. Nintendo creates family games so that it can appeal to more users, and it has several games made especially for users that don't appreciate family games--the best of which is 'Resident Evil'--and Nintendo's makers and directors have said that the Revolution games will not only appeal to families but to many other genres through different games.
If you're weren't interested in Gamecube for this reason, then stick around, because the kid-friendliness has been expanded to much more.
------'Backwards Compatibility'
The 'Backwards Compatibility' all the way? Some might scoff, but I think it's part of what makes this console very interesting. Sure, you can get emulators and a gamepad for SNES games, but the N64 games are not so readily available through emulators as it will be through the Revolution. To top it off, the Revolution controller on its side can be configured to look nearly identical to the SNES controller.
But, maybe 'staying in the past' is a bad thing to some people. However, some of the best games of all time were created back then, and I think it's important to keep them with us and keep playing them. Money might be an issue, I don't know how much they're going to charge, but it's definitely not going to be a lot.
------Overused games
Overused games is a tough problem to adress. Some of the games, like Mario, might be considered overused now, but it's not like they're improving the graphics and throwing it out again. No, each time, they're coming up with new adventures and making improvements all around, and not because they want to make a buck. It's because the publishers through Nintendo /want/ to make good games, and they are.
-----Staying in the past
Miyamoto et al. have created a new foundation and ideal for Nintendo--that the age of graphics is nearly over, that we've come far enough, and now we need to start focusing on gameplay. Nintendo's definitely not going to stop improving their graphics, as we've seen in the stats for the Revolution. Graphics are cool, yeah, but think about it. Would you rather have a great game with poor graphics (think early Sonic or Mario) or great graphics and a game that wasn't fun or couldn't keep your attention?
------The Controller
Ah, the controller. Yes, this amazing, shocking, almost crazy idea that somehow got into Nintendo's head. The controller really does look like a remote, and it doesn't have as many buttons as you would expect it to. It's pretty much a gyroscopic controller that relays its sensor's readings to the Revolution, somewhat like a lightgun, except this doesn't use the scan lines on the television, it actually reads where you are in its 3D field. Many doubt that this controller is going to work well if at all. If you read the reviews of the controller at IGN, they say that it works very well as a controller, even though nobody expected it to. Recently, too, IGN has stated that Nintendo WILL make a controller addon so that you can play the games in regular gamecube-controller mode, but with one difference: you can keep the gyroscopes working.
Also, Sony and MS are sticking to the traditional two-handed controller, which limits controls and possibilities for new innovations. The EyeToy for the PS2 wasn't as big as a success as hoped, but it was a leap out there that I thought was interesting.
-----Home Networking?
No, sadly, the Revolution won't connect up to your home network (not the same as Wireless Internet), even though it probably will connect to your DS, as with the PS3 and the PSP. I have a home network already set up with media center, though, so it's not a big deal for me. For those who want/need to set up a home network with their console and share music/movies/photos, the best choice is Microsoft's XBox 360 with Media Center on your computers.
-----Gamecube Was A Failure!!!!!111
Nintendo's really making an effort this time. Gamecube was not a failure, it had better graphics than the PS2 and overall a better compilation of better games.
So, it's pretty much up to you whether you think the Revolution will be successful or not, but you can't tell me that it won't be innovative, unique, and overall a good system.Updated
OK, people, I know I missed a couple of topics I could have discussed, so, if you want to see my opinion on a certain console, or want to have a small debate with me, leave a comment and I'll update my review with an answer.Updated
(I have already posted my answer in a reply to his comment, but I'm going to make an edit because I think it's important) Don't worry, man, they're definitely going to have enough developer support. The controller isn't going to make a bad difference, in fact, it's for the good. IGN says that the controller add-on is going to entice more developers to the scene, while keeping the old ones (for example, EA Games) around for more oppurtunities.
Many developers considered pulling some support from games to the Revolution, but when the add-on was announced, they flocked back, very interested. Obviously, they were afraid that the controller would not work for what they were trying to get to, and the add-on did, maybe because it added more buttons, maybe because of increased functionility. But, whatever the case, you can be sure that we'll have the old developers and a couple of new ones on the side.
Thanks for reading..
Yeah, I think the new Legend of Zelda game's release at around that time is a good idea, but only to an extent. If you've got a new console out, then what's the purpose of making a Gamecube version exclusively? Oh well, they might switch to Revolution once Nintendo gives them more details... or they could release a slightly modified Revolution-game.
Either way, I'm sure anyone who's ever played a LoZ game is looking forward to this release, and I'd buy a Revolution just for it. That sounds kind of fanatical, but its developers have said that this is going to be the best game yet--so I'm definitely looking forward to it.
7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
Simply the BEST next-gen video game console of all time!!!
by Eexpert on May 29, 2005
Pros: free wireless online play, most experience in games, much more powerful than GC, plays all of previous Nintendo games, excellent design, etc.
Cons: less power than competitors?
Summary: Nintendo should be well-respected for its long, vast, and experienced history of video games. This would be Nintendo's last and its best video game system.Updated...
Nintendo greatly improved
Summary: Nintendo should be well-respected for its long, vast, and experienced history of video games. This would be Nintendo's last and its best video game system.Updated
Nintendo greatly improved the way of playing video games two decades ago. Why are so many people hating Nintendo these days? Nintendo is the past,present, and future of electronic gaming!!!
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
It could really be a Contender, except . . .
by techned on May 19, 2005
Pros: Impressive physical attributes and acces to Nintendo Library
Cons: Nintendo's "Michael Jackson" POV in its position in the video game market.
Summary: I have to be honest, I was completely "wowed" with the possible look of the machine - it's size and the proposed capabilities of the machine. The size of ...
Summary: I have to be honest, I was completely "wowed" with the possible look of the machine - it's size and the proposed capabilities of the machine. The size of Revolution was the "eye catcher" and what impressed me the most - it is smaller than its rivals proposed "next-gen" consoles and even smaller than the current gen consoles, and it promises to be able to play Revolution, GameCube, and DVD media.
The use of SD cards in Revolution is a smart idea, it takes the cost of making propriety storage for the game console out of the cost of the machine. USB ports allows a multitude of peripherals to be plugged in like cameras, microphones, and special controllers. And I like Nintendo's idea of WiFi for network connectivity for Revolution and using it for access to the large library of past Nintendo games.
Despite that Nintendo did not make a commitment to Hi-Definition TV, I don't believe that it's going to hamper sales of Revolution since it will take more than three years for Hi-Definition TV prices to become low enough to be in every home; current S-Video and Component video connectivity has just recently caught on.
What I believe will hamper Revolution sales is Nintendo's over reliance on its first-party software and almost complete lack of third party software.
It's one of the sad things about Nintendo game consoles, since after the SNES - the lack of variety in games - there is very few RPGs, few FPS, lack of strategy games, lack of fighting games, and a sparse choices in other genres; I can understand the need for quality control but the amount of content in GameCube's software library compared to either PS2 or Xbox is sad.
Nintendo, for some odd reason, does not believe that it has to cater to the general audience to succeed - that it can still get by with its dedicated hard-core fan base, where it will use its hardware to promote only Nintendo-centric content and, once in a while, get a good third party game to add variety; it's the video game market equivalent to "rose colored glasses" or a Michael Jackson POV - thinking you're still the "King of Pop" despite that it's close to twenty years since your last hit record. It's an attitude that claimed Sega and will eventually claim Nintendo some day, if not soon.
Still I believe that Revolution will be a good machine to buy - it will definately have a great library of games to amuse the family. As to hard-core gamers, unless you're Nintendo to the core, Revolution is a very good supplement when there is a lull in games for either PS3 or Xbox 360.
28 out of 61 users found this user opinion helpful.
"The Turning Point in the Console War"
by abrightwell on June 24, 2005
Pros: Virtual Console, Backwards Compatible, "Next Gen" Controlers
Cons: Not Enough Tech Specs
Summary: I am writing this review for the fact of the totally one-sided reviews from the Nintendo Fan-boys, and the Anti-Nintendo Club.
The Nintendo Revlution will be a console that will ...
Summary: I am writing this review for the fact of the totally one-sided reviews from the Nintendo Fan-boys, and the Anti-Nintendo Club.
The Nintendo Revlution will be a console that will change gaming. From the most innovative company, Nintendo, not only will the Revolution change gaming, but the way we connect to gaming; from the connection to the TV to the controlers we use.
Here is the Current Innformation on the Nintendo Revolution:
The cool look:
The new console boasts high-quality materials and a smart, compact design, approximately the size of three standard DVD cases stacked together. A variety of prototype colors are being showcased during E3. It will come with a silver stand that makes the system a welcome, artistic component of any multimedia setup, whether it's displayed vertically or horizontally.
Backward compatibility:
The new console plays all games from the current Nintendo GameCube generation. But there's more…
The secret weapon:
The console also will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
Easy expansion:
A bay for an SD memory card will let players expand the internal flash memory.
Two disc formats, one slot:
Instead of a tray, a single, innovative, self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system as well as Nintendo GameCube discs. Owners will have the option of equipping a small, self-contained attachment to play movies and other DVD content.
The specs:
The system boasts 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, wireless controllers, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi access. A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment. Revolution's technological heart, a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named "Broadway," and a graphics chip set from ATI code-named "Hollywood," will deliver game experiences not previously possible.
The stars:
Introduction of a number of new franchise properties will add to the world's richest stable of stars, including Mario, Zelda, Super Smash Bros., Donkey Kong and Metroid.
Wireless freedom:
A number of Wi-Fi-enabled launch titles are in development that will employ Nintendo's newly announced wireless gaming service, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment.
Freedom of design:
A dynamic development architecture equally accommodates both big-budget, high-profile game "masterpieces" as well as indie games conceived by individual developers equipped with only a big idea.
Though Nintendo of Japan has not announced it yet, look for information on HD support and Surrond Sound support in November of 2005.
7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
Revolution: Operation Dumbo Drop
by t22_squad on June 15, 2005
Pros: I can picture it taking the gaming world by storm ...
Cons: Still a lot of uknowns ... *mission impossible music*
Summary: This is how Nintendo wants it ... everyone focusing on the Xbox360 and PS3 ... then BOOM .......
All revolutions start small...then they get bigger...and bigger...and bigger...BOOM......
Nintendo has ...
Summary: This is how Nintendo wants it ... everyone focusing on the Xbox360 and PS3 ... then BOOM .......
All revolutions start small...then they get bigger...and bigger...and bigger...BOOM......
Nintendo has learned from it's recent past. The GC was a definite improvement over the N64 ... And we can ALL say that Nintendo still sports the best games in the business, the most memorable games and characters, the best 4 player games ... BOOM ........
Let the REVOLUTION begin ... BOOM!
11 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
Revolution makes a schism in the game industry...
by jgzeidan on June 24, 2005
Pros: Innovative motive; Sleek, portable design; powerful, yet affordable; backward compatibility; phenominal Nintendo IPs
Cons: Different, yet doesn't offer options similar to competitors like built-in multimedia.
Summary: Revolution, seemingly niche at the moment, will hit the market with a bang. Backward compatibility all the way back to the NES brings back old-school players, the new innovative interface ...
Summary: Revolution, seemingly niche at the moment, will hit the market with a bang. Backward compatibility all the way back to the NES brings back old-school players, the new innovative interface will attract casual and non-gamers as well, and the sleek hi-tech design has the aesthetic-crowd drooling, and an affordable price point will attract anybody who can't afford an Xbox or Playstation. Clearly has the full package.
6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
- Manufacturer: Nintendo
- Part number: 45496880019
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The World : Europe : Czech Republic : Praga
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This is a 360º gigapixel panorama photo of the Strahov Theological Library in Prague. It was shot with a Canon 550d camera and 50mm lens during one afternoon in December 2010. The final panorama size is 2 gigapixels.
The library's extensive Baroque decoration was recently renovated, and this panorama was shot immediately after it was reopened.
Strahov Monastery was built in 1140 by King Vladislav II. In 1143, some monks (and their books) moved in. They were Premonstratensian monks, also known as Norbertians or White Canons. This order of monks was founded by St. Norbert in 1120. Today the brewery next door bears his name - you are urged to stop in both before and after visiting this place, to taste one of the better brews available in Prague.
Soon after 1143, Strahov Monastery became a center of intellectual and spiritual life in Bohemia. But the life of the buildings and surroundings have been full of disaster and upheaval: By the end of the 12th century, most of the original wooden buildings had been replaced by stone Romanesque buildings. The monastery was rebuilt in gothic style after a fire destroyed the complex in 1258. It continued to prosper until 1420 when it was plundered by Hussites. The monastery started to decline until the end of the 16th century, when most of the buildings were repaired. It was plundered and sacked again during the 30 years war (1618-1648). In the late 17th and early 18th century the monastery was expanded, this time in baroque style. After a bombardment by the French army in 1742 most of the medieval gothic buildings were rebuilt in baroque style.
Theological Hall
The current buildings at the Strahov monastery were constructed mainly in the 17th and 18th century. The most interesting parts of the monastery are the Theological Hall and Philosophical Hall. The Theological Hall was built between 1671 and 1679 and houses the theological book collection of the famous Strahov library. Its collection contains over 200,000 books and includes works from famous printers such as Christoffel Plantin from Antwerp.
The frescoes on the ceiling of the Theological Hall took four years to complete. They depict the profession of the librarian. In the hall are several 17th century geographical and astronomical globes.
panorama by Luca Vascon
This is a small version of the Strahov 40 Gigapixel.This image was created from 3,000 individual phot...
Strahov Brewery is a small operation. The beer, dubbed 'St. Norbert' comes in a light and dark variet...
The Royal Canonry of Premonstratensians at Strahov is one of the oldest monasteries of the Premonstra...
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, has long attracted artists and wandering spirits, although it was originally inhabited by prehistoric fish. Their inland sea filled the basin contained by the Tatras and Carpathian mountains, but when it eventually dried up they were forced to yield the terrain to dinosaurs, wooly mammoths and Neanderthals.
In human times the Celtic tribes came to reside here, leaving remains dating back to the 4th Century B.C. Their tribal name, Boii, gives the root of the word "Bohemia". The three separate territories of Bohemia, Silesia and Moravia now make up the modern Czech Republic, which split from Slovakia in the 1993 "Velvet Divorce."
Thanks to its enigmatic founder, the city of Prague derives a magnetic appeal for visionaries, scientists and astronomers. The historical figure credited with the launch of Prague is Princess Libuse, a visionary prophet and warrior who once stood atop the hill at Vysehrad and made the prophecy as follows,
"I see a vast city, whose glory will touch the stars!"
This indeed came to pass after she took Otokar Premysl to be her husband and King, launching the Premyslid dynasty, and leaving it to rule for the first four hundred years of Czech history. When the last Premyslid king, Wenceslas III, died without producing a male heir, the fourteen year-old John of Luxembourg came to take the throne of the Czech lands.
Hot-headed John died in battle, but his diplomatic son Charles IV inherited the throne and, through keen multi-lingual savvy, managed to both keep it and earn the title "Father of the Czech Nation."
Charles IV was the first of the Holy Roman Emperors here; he ruled during the height of Prague's elegance and splendour. This is the man to know if you want to understand Prague's layout. He sponsored the construction of such landmarks as the Charles Bridge, the Hunger Wall and St. Vitus' Cathedral, as well as personally designing the neighborhood called New Town (Nove Mesto) which has for its center Karlovo Namesti or Charles Square.
The city displays every branch of architecture across the last thousand years, including Cubism, a style which you will be hard-pressed to find applied to buildings anywhere else in the world. Beyond the stunning visual makeup of the city, there is a wealth of nightlife and entertainment, beginning with the legendary concert halls including the Rudolfinum, National Theater, Estates Theater and the Municipal House.
After investigating the Castle and Bridge, which are the most heavily-trafficked tourist areas, take a look around Zizkov and Letna, two of the cooler neighborhoods for bars and restaurants.
However quiet it may seem after ten PM, Prague is alive and throbbing in an endless array of basement bars, pubs, clubs, discos and pool halls waiting to be discovered by the intrepid subterranean adventurer. To get an idea of what lies in store, check out the panoramas for Chateau and Palac Akropolis and when you're out and about, make sure you look for the stairs down to the cellar.
Apart from shopping, eating, drinking and wearing out your digital camera, delve into the rich green carpet of Prague's parks, many of which lie only walking-minutes from the city center.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- IDOT announced Monday that non-emergency roadwork will be suspended over Labor Day weekend.
Starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, IDOT will suspend all non-emergency roadwork for the holiday week and open up all lanes where possible through midnight September 2.
IDOT says that some construction zones will still have lane closures in effect, depending on the projects.
For more information on road closures, visit http://www.dot.il.gov/tpublic.html#road.


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Tracking the cold weather to stay for the weekend
The cold blast of air will help lows tonight fall into the upper 30s and low 40s under cloudy skies. We'll see north winds at 10 to 15 mph.
For the end of the weekend we're tracking another cloudy day with highs back into the low 50s. Sunday night, temperatures once again fall into mid to upper 30s. Look for winds from the northeast between 5 and 10 mph.
Monday, we'll see some clearing as an area of high pressure begins to push to the east, taking the clouds with it somewhat. The peeks of sunshine and southeast winds will help us warm into the upper 60s and low 70s. Lows Monday will fall into the mid 50s.
The warm-up continues Tuesday as highs reach into the low 80s but a cold front will push through the area early Wednesday morning keep highs in the afternoon in the upper 70s.
The cold front will stall to the south and keep slight rain chances in the forecast throughout the day on Wednesday.
We're tracking an upper level low that will begin near the area Thursday. This will help pull moisture up from the south and keep rain chances in the forecast heading into next weekend. Highs Friday and Saturday will top out in the low to mid 80s.
A Pacific cold front will push through the area Saturday. This won't bring much of a cool down but it will keep rain chances in the forecast next weekend.
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uh....crimps under a low roof lead to body tension moves then to a long reach out to the end of the roof, bump up, heel hook, mantle to the top.
Back breaker for me. I compressed on the roof then made a strange dyno to the jugs.
It helps to turn around, right hip facing out, match, then undercling your way out. This shouldn't be a back breaker, but just shoulder tension.


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Town Square
On Deadline: Arrillaga project is just latest of mega-projects proposed for Palo Alto
Original post made on Nov 13, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, November 9, 2012, 12:00 AM
on Nov 13, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Did you miss this?
As we've been reading in all the papers, Palo Altans may soon be asked to vote on a massive Arrillaga development, ushering in a high density vision for Palo Alto. Whose vision is it?
Residents before us have wrestled with this before, you have to love the passion.
The near fistfight in City Hall, in 1996 is a must read.
on Nov 14, 2012 at 8:29 am
Ducatigirl is a registered user.
As you said, whose vision is this? NOT that of the residents! I can't imagine that any of us wants to live in another Manhattan. Do the city fathers want us all to move elsewhere so they can turn PA into one big business center? What in the world are these people thinking?
on Nov 14, 2012 at 9:02 am
Have you been by the huge new development at the San Antonio Shopping Center on El Camino and San Antonio? Granted this is in Mountain View, but it will affect our south Palo Alto with much more traffic. These are multiple massive buildings for condos with the first floors slated for shops. Talk about Manhattanizing! These dense projects are a huge change to our environments. We've already overbuilt on El Camino with very dense townhouses that go up to the curbs (replacing Rickey Hyatt and the old bowling alley, huge areas).
Looks like the planners want to move to high density, never mind what those of us who live here think and pay taxes.


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Ryan Dempster was supposed to miss just one or two starts with a lat injury he apparently suffered in May, and made worse earlier in June.
His rotation spot comes up again Tuesday, and he'll miss that (Randy Wells will start in his absence), and he'd be eligible to come off the DL Sunday — but now won't make that date. Doug Padilla:
Indications are that Dempster will miss at least one more start after Tuesday and then return on the club's final road trip of the first half, possibly during the July 6-8 series at New York against the Mets.
Dempster did throw off flat ground Monday, a session where he experienced no discomfort, according to manager Dale Sveum.
When healthy this year, Dempster has been one of the best starters in the National League and with the Cubs mired in last place, he was expected to draw trade interest from multiple teams who need starting pitching.
Now, those teams, and all the rumor mill tweeters, will simply have to wait.
For more on the Cubs, please visit Bleed Cubbie Blue and SB Nation Chicago.


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Northern Wisconsin (WQOW) - There's new video showing how intense the battle has become over mining in northern Wisconsin. The video is of a confrontation in the woods.
This week, we've seen the steps a company has taken to protect its proposed mining site along the Iron-Ashland County line.
Armed guards from an Arizona security company were hired. Gogebic Taconite has had concerns ever since an incident with protesters last month. For the first time, we're seeing video believed to be from that incident. The video was posted on Facebook on Wednesday. A camera was stolen from a woman in the video. Criminal charges were filed against a protester because of that. GTac says mining equipment was also damaged.
Also on Wednesday, WQOW News 18 learned those armed guards from Arizona are no longer on the job. The company hired by GTac, Bulletproof Securities, has been operating without a Wisconsin license. The state says the company has now applied for one and it typically takes two to three days to process a license for a security guard agency.
GTac says it won't use the guards again until all of the necessary approvals have been granted. The company says it has other options and will rely on those for the time being.


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Pac Arrested!, What is going on here?!?
Pac Arrested!, What is going on here?!?
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My friend who told me this earlier I didn't believe him at all! Lol
Apparently pac got arrested for attempting to buy votes and for beating a politician half to death!
Is this it for him? Dude is turning into tyson lol
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Aaah that cleancut image will ALWAYS bite you on the ass.
And remember all the Pacfans going on and on about Floyd being a criminal and Pac being a hero.
Wonder how Obama is gonna feel about this one!
Still looked at the story in ESPN:
The Manila Times reported that Pacquiao was facing charges of "vote buying and serious physical injuries" for allegedly attacking Alfredo Belgica, the barangay chairman of San Jose, in General Santos City on Saturday night after Belgica had attempted to stop 'Pac Man' from distributing rice and money to voters.
Thats kinda okay if he's already elected no? Or is that bad? This si a weird one. I heard he was in cahoots with the government there after his election in his seat he just turned intoa glove puppet for the regime there. I reckon he'll have plenty firepower backing him up.
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Is AT&T capping upload speeds on 4G phones?
There's a movement of angry Atrix fans who think that AT&T is capping upload speeds dramatically on the Atrix 4G. Comparing the new Motorola handset, users can see by using apps like SpeedTest that the Atrix 4G is not only uploading data slower than the iPhone on the same network (to the tune of 4-10 times slower) but is also dropping calls more often (a shock considering the iPhone 4's penchant at reception issues). Users of both phones pay the same cost in data rates, but the Atrix 4G is being clocked by users at uploading no faster than 300 kpbs. Does the evidence show that AT&T is capping upload speeds?


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Archived:CTelephony::DialNewCall() API gives connection error in dual mode (Known Issue)
Template:KBKI This known issue was originally created by Krugliy and has been verified by Nokia Developer.
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After programmatically hanging up an outgoing call created by the user or by another application, (using, for example, CPhCltCommandHandler::Chup() or the Phone Client API), an attempt to create a new call may fail.
When the device is in a 3G network and a new call is established immediately after the previous call has been terminated, call creation may fail with the telephony application displaying a Disconnected note.
Note that this behavior has only been observed in 3G networks when using a device in 2/3G dual mode.
No known solutions for 3G (dual) network mode, however adding a delay between hangup and call creation increases the success rate. It has been also observed that new firmware versions do not have this problem anymore; for example, the issue cannot be reproduced with Nokia N95 sw v20.0.015.


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Why feed a real-meat diet?
In short, because your cat deserves food that not only tastes good but is good for them.
And what is good for cats hasn't altered much ove... Learn More
Why feed a real-meat diet?
In short, because your cat deserves food that not only tastes good but is good for them.
And what is good for cats hasn't altered much over time. Despite the millennia that have passed since Felis Silvestris (the African wildcat) first because domesticated by Eqyptian grain farmers and the numerous subsequent changes to thier external appearance, internally cats have barely changed at all. With all the selective breeding, their biochemistry and basic instincts remain intact. Feral cats provide ample evidence of just how quickly and successfully domesticated cats can revert to a wild state. Beneath their cuddly fur, cats are hunters at heart. Cutely carnivorous.
The gentle air-drying production process used for pouches delivers a high quality diet whilst maintaining the nutritional integrity of the natural raw materials.
ZiwiPeak 'Cuisine' is a complete natural diet, for daily vitality prepared with care beneath the Bay of Plenty's celebrated peak, Mt Maunganui.
The peak health of cats and dogs depends on the sustenance they get from real meat. Ziwi Peak 'Cuisine' is formulated on the same balance of meat ingredients, that cats and dogs would find by hunting in the wild.
Feed your pet the diet nature intended with the nutritional excellence of a healthy, real-meat diet containing essential vitamins and minerals.
ZiwiPeak ingredients are ranch-raised (free of antibiotics and hormones) on New Zealand's green fields and fished from its clear blue waters. Only ingredients 'passed fit for human consumption' make the grade. With no colours, preservatives, fillers or grains. ZiwiPeak 'Cuisine' is suitable to feed your pet at any stage of life - from puppy or kitten to mature adult. Most importantly, they love the taste!
The metabolism of cats and dogs operates at the peak of health on a largely carnivorous diet. After-all, cats and dogs historically evolved as hunters. The diet formulation used in ZiwiPeak 'Cuisine' has been balanced by veterinarians, to provide a pet's natural; nutrient, vitamin and mineral requirements.
Feeding cats and dogs the meat-based diets that nature intended, provides their bodies with the natural sustenance and energy that they need to get the most out of life. Synthesized products ultimately will not help pets to reach the peak of good health.
Other InfoZiwiPeak Daily Cat 'Cuisine' Venison helps to promote:
* Energy and Vitality
* General Well-being
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* Healthy Coat and Skin
* Weight Control.
Ziwi Peak only use premium, all-natural ingredients that are ranch-raised (free of antibiotics and hormones) on New Zealand's green fields, or fished from its clear blue waters. Only ingredients 'passed fit for human consumption' make the grade, with no colours, preservativ
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My 3 cats are my masters. They always demand good expensive food and never get so much as a paper route to pay for it. They start their day with wet canned food. Recently I bought Ziwipeak to be their second meal, having read much about the benefits of raw food. The food looks like they are made from real meat as claimed, but none of the 3 cats liked it right away. Our oldest cat is a picky spoiled brat, so I was not surprised about him. In the end I had to hide the food among other dry kibbles and wait for the other two cats to eat it. They ate it but not enthusiastically.
In comparison, they love the other raw food I bought, Nature Variety. This one is freeze-dried, not air-dried like ZiwiPeak, but I don't think it should make a big difference in their tastes. (I draw the line at tasting their food for them!!) They would wait by the cupboard while I prepare it (Nature Variety comes in much bigger chunks and need to be crushed into smaller pieces, one drawback I would point out). And then they would each gobble it up from their own bowl and try to get to their brother's bowl, at which point I would have to intervene of course. So in the future I might stick with Nature Variety and give up ZiwiPeak. This is nothing against the product, but my masters have made a clear choice.
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[...]. I mix several dry foods together into 1 container for my cats' daily meals. Putting the ZiwiPeak into my cats' food storage container was a challenge because they were trying to eat the food as I was pouring it. I finally had to toss a few bits onto the floor to deflect them so I could finish my task. They LOVE it!
Venison - Meat, Liver, Tripe, Heart & Kidney, Chickory Syrup, Green-lipped and Blue Mussel, Hoki Fish Oil, Lecithin, Kelp, Vitamins & Minerals, Naturally preserved with Mixed Tocopherals, Additives: Vit. D3, Vit. E, Copper.
From a unique land of plenty, New Zealand, comes ZiwiPeak - a natural range of premium pet-food products, prepared with care beneath the Bay of Plenty's celebrated peak, Mount Maunganui.
The ZiwiPeak range has a unique real-meat composition to meet the dietary needs of cats and dogs, the way nature intended with no colours, preservatives, fillers or grains.
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Zack Randolph is Organizing Team Practices???!!!!!!
Apparently, we aren't the only ones who are sick of the lockout. Still, it's good to see everyone remaining hungry even in the face of a long offseason. I'm especially proud of Zach; he's 180 degrees from where he was a few years ago.


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By JOE KAYAP Baseball Writer
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Reds signed Skip Schumaker to a two-year, $3 million deal on Tuesday, giving them a versatile player who can move to second base or any of the three outfield spots.
Schumaker gets $2 million next season and $2.5 million in 2015. The deal includes a club option for 2016 with a base salary of $2.5 million and a buyout of $500,000.
The 33-year-old Schumaker batted .263 in 125 games for the Dodgers last season with two homers and 30 RBIs, playing second base and all three outfield spots. In eight previous years with St. Louis, Schumaker batted .288 with 23 homers and 211 RBIs.
To open a spot on the 40-man roster, the Reds designated outfielder Derrick Robinson for assignment.
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August 25, 2014
Charles Heintz Vineyards: Getting to Know Winegrower Charlie Heintz and the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah from His Very Special Vineyard Lucienne: Very Special Pinot Noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands Formaglini Vineyards Sips of Recently Tasted Wines A New Wave of Outstanding Print Wine Magazines Pinot Briefs Winemaker Up Close & Personal Paul Clifton, Director of Winemaking, Hahn Estates
Willful Wine Co.
Aron Hess and his spouse Pam Walden launched Daedalus Cellars in 2000 and released wines from purchased grapes for ten years. They split up in 2009. Originally, he was to keep the Daedalus label and she was going to keep the Jezebel label, but just before harvest 2010, she bought him out of both labels. At about the same time, a 7-acre vineyard that they had planted to Pinot Noir was starting to bear fruit, so she opted to create a new label to replace Daedalus that would center around the estate vineyard rather than purchased fruit. Willful Wine Co. was formed in 2012.
Pam manages the vineyard herself with the assistance of talented vineyardists. She is one of the few female winemakers in Oregon who also own their own vines. Aron helped out with the first harvest in 2011, her first fully taking over the winemaking, but the fifth harvest she has worked in the cellar. Since then, she has turned to advice from friends and colleagues in the wine industry and taken classes to flesh out some of what was less familiar to her. She had a harvest assistant help with some of the Jezebel lots, but she did all the work herself for her estate wine. As the name of the label implies, she is determined and pertinacious.
375 cases of the 2011 Willful Pinot Noir were produced and is sold at the Dundee tasting room (Wednesday through Sunday, 990 Highway 99W), and online. The Jezebel brand offers fruit forward, value priced Pinot Noir and white wine. Cabernet Franc and a Brut Rosé will be released in late 2012. Pinot Noir production is expected to increase to 1,500 cases within three or four years.
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2012 Willful Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., 411 cases, $35. From a 7- acre densely planted estate vineyard that includes 12 different clones of Pinot Noir. A blend of Pommard and Dijon clones. Native yeast fermentation. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. A suave, mid weight wine with pleasurable aromas and flavors of black cherry, red berry, and plum fruits, and complimentary oak seasoning. Easy to like, with lively acidity, mildly firm tannins and some finishing length. Score: 89. Reviewed August 15, 2014 ARTICLE »
2012 Willful Winemaker's Cuvèe Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
14.2% alc., 200 cases, $45. A blend of eight select barrels. 100% Pommard clone with 95% from the estate vineyard in the Dundee Hills and 5% from Northridge Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. Native yeast fermentation. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose satisfies with bright aromas of berry pie filling, rose petals and toasty oak. Very tasty on the structured palate featuring an array of dark red, pomegranate, and purple berry flavors enhanced with subtle oak. Very harmonious and smoothly textured with a racy finish of good intensity. Even better the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle when the finish was filled with plenty of sweet cherry goodness. Score: 91. Reviewed August 15, 2014 ARTICLE »
2011 Jezebel Oregon Blanc
12.5% alc., 595 cases, $14, screwcap. Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer are co-fermented in stainless steel with periodic lees manipulation. 7% Pinot Blanc and 3% Muscat are included. · This is a wine fashioned in the style of California's Caymus Conundrum and equally appealing. Nearly clear in color, this wine offers an array of scents including muscat grape, white peach, banana and guava. A crowd pleaser with flavors of white peach and tropical fruits with modest richness and length. The flavors are most akin to Pinot Gris of all the varieties included. At 12.5% alcohol, one can enjoyed a few chilled glasses of this wine with no repercussions. A great apperitif. Good. Reviewed November 24, 2012 ARTICLE »
2011 Jezebel Oregon Pinot Noir
12.5% alc., 1,900 cases, $18, screwcap. A blend of fruit from Willamette Valley vineyards and vineyards in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon. Cropped at 2 to 3 tons per acre. Mostly aged in neutral French oak with a small portion in stainless tanks. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Oak-dominated nose with delicate aromas of darker red cherries and berries. Shallow, but pleasing flavors of deep red cherries finishing with a dry, tart cherry skin flavor. Very light and delicate with bright acidity, showing a topcoat of oak. Decent. Reviewed November 24, 2012 ARTICLE »
2011 Willful Dundee Hills Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
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Yuichi Taguchi, Takafumi Koike, Keita Takahashi, Takeshi Naemura, "TransCAIP: A Live 3D TV System Using a Camera Array and an Integral Photography Display with Interactive Control of Viewing Parameters," IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, vol. 15, no. 5, pp. 841-852, September/October, 2009.
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What's with Raonall Smith?
I basically counted this guy out before the year started, but he seemed to have played nicely the past couple games. His interception was critical today and he's made some really nice plays. Its really good to see this guy, who's basically done nothing his first two years, play well now that he's finally healthy. I wonder how much of an opportunity he'll have to continue to prove himself when Claiborne returns. I believe that its his last year of his contract, so hopefully we'll see enough of him to base a decision on whether the vikes should resign him.
What's with Raonall Smith?
I caught an EELPOUT once. Man it was an ugly sucker.
He just had a good game today. I would like to see mre of him also. I think Volek helped him out alot on the interception alot. But the good thing is that he was in position to defend which if Volek did see him, it would create more sack opportunities.
What's with Raonall Smith?
Give him a couple of games before we rush to judgement. He did look good today! Good job Raonall!!! :salute:
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Raonell has did more in the past three games than Claiborne has done in his last 9 games. Claiborne is fat and slow. He looked like a beast last year for the first 6 games but took a huge nose dive. He has become somewhat injury prone. I dont expect him to be back next year.
If tice puts Claiborne back in I'm gonna be very pissed. I think Raonell is a play maker and i've been itching to see this guy get a chance, and he hasnt let me down. Watch the film of the game against the Texans and the film of todays game. Hes playin very well. Putting Raonell on the bench would slow his progress.
Raonell is very fast and hes a beast of a tackler, i hope they decide to keep playing him.
I agree Claiborne should not be back next year, we havent seen to much of him he has definitely been injury prone. Raonall looks to be a really good lb for us to have. He has played very well this year, he has been injured the past two years, so lets see how season progresses, to see if maybe he is injury prone. Go Vikes !!!! :cheers:
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Coaches do not appear to be in a hurry to replace linebacker Raonall Smith after he turned in his second solid start in three games. Starting in place of the injured Chris Claiborne, Smith finished with five solo tackles while intercepting the first pass of his career.
He also broke up another pass from Titans quarterback Billy Volek, and Tice indicated Smith will continue in his starting role.
"I just wanted to carry my weight," Smith said. "I'm trying not to let anybody down. I'm trying to do my best."
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Brooke and Rick talked about Hope's situation and Rick was disgusted to learn that nothing has changed between Hope and Liam, even after Hope told Liam she came to Aspen to tell him she still loved him. Brooke said that when Liam confronted Steffy about conniving to get Liam to marry her, she denied everything.
Ridge told Brooke he would not interfere with Steffy and Liam's marriage and said they should support Hope's desire to move on. Rick wasn't sure Ridge was giving his mother the attention she deserved when she voiced her concerns over Hope and Liam. Ridge told Brooke and Rick that in-fighting doesn't help anyone and that the Forresters can't afford to lose their stability within the family or the business. Ridge reminded them that they have so much they can accomplish if they all work together. Brooke said she couldn't argue with that. After Brooke left, Rick stayed to confront Ridge, but before he could say anything, Ridge told Rick he understood his need to defend his sister Hope. Before they could discuss it further, Eric walked in and wanted to know why Thorne had called a meeting. Ridge replied that he was guessing his little brother wanted to get some things off his chest. When Rick asked what was going on, Ridge informed Rick it was nothing for him to worry about.
Thorne met with Thomas and http://soaps.about.com/od/listsandtrivia/tp/backfromdead.htm Taylor about how to proceed with Taylor's involvement in Forrester Creations and the Hope for the Future line. Thorne told Taylor that difficult decisions were going to have to be made now that Taylor controlled Stephanie's voting interest in the company. Thorne said Ridge had made terrible decisions with the company and his family in recent months and it was time to take action. Thorne revealed his plan to meet with Eric and Ridge, but Taylor didn't feel it was necessary for her to be present. Thorne disagreed and said Taylor needed to be there, but Thomas and Steffy should stay out of it for now. Thorne was adamant that they needed to figure out what the plan is now for the Thomas and Steffy and the future of Forrester Creations. Thorne thought it was imperative that they shake things up.
Jackie and Nick met for lunch and discussed how neither of them have enough happiness in their lives. Nick worried about Jackie now that she had given Owen up so he could be with his son and Bridget. Jackie told Nick he didn't need to worry about her love life because she was more worried about his. Jackie annoyed Nick by bringing up his former relationship with Brooke and said he needed to get a little romance back in his life.
Later, Nick ran into Brooke at the restaurant and the two caught up on all their latest family problems. They talked about Bridget and how Jackie and Owen had broken up so he could be with his son. Brooke confided in Nick about the Hope-Liam-Steffy mess. When Brooke filled Nick in on Steffy's plotting, he agreed with Brooke that Liam was obviously tricked into marriage. Brooke told Nick that Ridge was not on board with Brooke wanting to get involved. Nick related to Brooke how Jackie had been nagging him about being single. Brooke reassured Nick that he would find someone because he was a loyal, caring thoughtful, devoted family man.
Back at Forrester Rick went to see Thomas and wanted to know what was going on with this upcoming meeting between Thorne, Ridge, Taylor and Eric. Thomas reminded Rick that Taylor is now a voting member of the board and she had every right to be in on any decisions that were made regarding Forrester Creations. Rick wondered what Thorne was up to and Thomas said Thorne wanted to make some changes about how things were run. Rick said Thorne didn't call the shots, but Thomas said that was exactly the kind of thing Thorne wanted to change. Thomas then stuck it to Rick by telling him that between him, Taylor and Steffy, they have controlling interest in the company. "Where does that leave you?" Thomas asked Rick.
Ridge was surprised to see Taylor at his meeting with Thorne and Eric and quickly concluded that Thorne was trying to use his new romance with Taylor to influence her interests in Forrester. Ridge told Thorne that if he wanted to make changes, he needed to call a legitimate board meeting to present his ideas. Thorne said he wanted this to be a more informal meeting that would help them cement a new plan for Forrester's success. Eric chimed in that he wasn't aware they needed a new plan. Ridge wondered why Thorne didn't bring Steffy and Thomas to the meeting. Thorne said he didn't want to put them on the spot, but Ridge said it was because Thorne knew it would be difficult for Steffy and Thomas to take sides against their own father. Thorne shot back that Ridge had kept his children down for too long, that he put too much emphasis on the Hope for the Future line instead of supporting Steffy's line and didn't reboot the successful Taboo line to punish Thomas.
Ridge and Taylor locked eyes and Ridge asked if that's why she was there – to vote Ridge out and turn control of the company over to Thorne. Taylor told Ridge she was not trying to stage a coup but just wanted to support Thorne and the issues he wanted to bring up about the company. Ridge deduced that Thorne's problems were less with the company than with him. Ridge told Thorne to let him have it because he didn't want to have this conversation again. Thorne informed Ridge that this was not about him but about what was best for the company, the family and the mother of Ridge's children. Thorne threatened that in the end, it was Taylor's call, but he hoped it wouldn't come to that. Thorne brought up the fact that Eric had given everything to Ridge, even though he is not even Eric's real son. Eric defended Ridge and said he had earned the CEO position and had done a good job. Thorne said that was once true but that Ridge was taking the company down the wrong path and that they needed fresh blood like Steffy and Thomas.
Ridge asked Taylor if she was going to side with Thorne and try to kick Ridge out as CEO so Thorne could take his place. Ridge couldn't believe Taylor would trust their children's legacy to Thorne and then asked her point blank, "Who are you loyal to, him or me?"


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Fishing license information may be found at: Licenses. Instant licensing is available via Internet (2% fee) or telephone 1-888-848-6887 ($3.95 fee). Fishing licenses may also be purchased at local bait and tackle stores and county probate offices. Youth age 15 and younger fish for free. Alabama residents age 65 or older are not required to purchase a fishing license.
The US Geological Survey gives water discharge estimates and gage heights.
Video of the river can be found at one person's video of a race beginning at the three minute mark, www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlC2MzGMFqU.
Possible outfitters:
Terrapin Creek Lodge has a main lodge and five cabins, 918-607-4881 cell or 256-927-6175 at the lodge, 5196 AL Hwy 9 Sourth, Piedmont, AL.
The Fisheries Section's District II Supervisor can answer specific questions about Terrapin Creek by sending email to: firstname.lastname@example.com.


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THE WEEK AHEAD, Dec. 15-21: The Anarchist and Giant Close; A Cat Walks Onto Broadway
By Blake Ross
Playbill.com's weekly planner reminds you that Scarlett Johansson is Broadway's newest Maggie the Cat… we celebrate the holidays with the president, Diana Ross and Megan Hilty… Giant rides off into the sunset… and Patti LuPone spends her last night in prison! Get some respite from all the holiday glitz with these WEEK AHEAD happenings!
Saturday, December 15
Sunday, December 16
LAST CHANCE→ Michael John LaChiusa and Sybille Pearson's sprawling new musical Giant — based on the Edna Ferber novel that was later made into a film starring Liz Taylor, James Dean and Rock Hudson — ends its limited run at the Public Theater. Kate Baldwin and Brian d'Arcy James star as a beautiful Northern bookworm who falls for a rich Texas cattleman, respectively. The musical spans their love affair through decades as the landscape of the Lone Star state changes from cattle ranges to oil fields. Michael Greif directs. (The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Ave. Info/tickets.)
Monday, December 17
GO→ One of the most intimate holiday-themed concerts in New York this season will take place beyond the stage door of the Foxwoods Theatre, where a rehearsal room will be transformed for Backstage for Christmas: A Holiday Cabaret, featuring respected Broadway music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell (The Addams Family, Company, Pump Boys and Dinettes) and a clutch of her theatrical pals, including Andrew Lippa, Tom Kitt, Julia Murney, Ali Stroker, Derek Klena, Tituss Burgess, Lindsay Mendez and more. Expect a casual, roaming cocktail-party-style atmosphere, with a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit ASTEP/Artists Striving to End Poverty. (6:30 PM, Stage Door of Foxwoods Theatre, 214 W. 43rd Street. Info/tickets.)
Tuesday, December 18
OPENING→ Amy Herzog's The Great God Pan opens at Playwrights Horizons. The world premiere of this anticipated new play by the author of 4000 Miles tells the story of a young Brooklyn journalist (Jeremy Strong) who learns a little too much about his own past than he'd care to. Carolyn Cantor directs. (Through Jan. 6, 2013. Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St. Info/tickets.)
Wednesday, December 19
Thursday, December 20
Friday, December 21
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