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The good: All games in high-definition; easy-to-use Dashboard interface; excellent online gaming and communications via Xbox Live; plays hundreds of (but not all) original Xbox titles; doubles as a superior digital media hub and Windows Media Center extender; online Marketplace allows for easy purchases of downloadable full-scale games, mini-games, movies, and TV shows; latest version offers HDMI output with 1080p support.
The bad: Early versions of the console prone to "red ring of death" system crash; noisy exhaust fan and DVD drive; gigantic oversize power supply; no built-in wireless networking or flash media reader; DVD playback has substandard video quality; support for next-gen HD DVD movies requires a bulky external accessory; 20GB hard drive fills up very quickly; online gaming requires a paid subscription to Xbox Live.
The bottom line: With its extensive digital media features, a superior online service, and an excellent game library, the Xbox 360 remains the game console to beat.
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It's a Competent System, but Technical Issues Hamper It Too Much
by Hellrazr360 on September 20, 2007
Pros: Plenty of great games offered, excellent Xbox Live service and Dashboard interface.
Cons: Prone to technical issues, games only use DVD-9 rather than HD-DVD.
Summary: Microsoft were the first to step up and make the jump to the next generation of gaming with their second iteration of the Xbox. While many thought lowly of the ...
Summary: Microsoft were the first to step up and make the jump to the next generation of gaming with their second iteration of the Xbox. While many thought lowly of the early release, the system has gone on to selling rather well, while managing to get the largest gaming library between the 360, PS3 and Wii. The 360 is a great system, however its very prone to technical issues and as a result, the system is a very questionable purchase.
I guess the first place to start would be the console's appearance, which strikes a mix between cool and just average. Since Microsoft are the way they are, the system looks very computer-like, but also has somewhat of an Apple-like touch to it. There haven't been many great-looking home console systems, but the 360 isn't half-bad, at least it looks better than its bulky predecessor.
Next let's talk about the Xbox 360 Dashboard and its interface. The Dashboard is used as the 360's own selection of menus, which are divided by slides that you access by pressing left or right on the controller or remote (provided you have one). There are five slides that make up the Dashboard: System, Media, Games, Xbox Live and the update added Marketplace slide. There's plenty to access from the Dashboard and its several menus, but it's very easy to find what you want to. Plugging in your MP3 player and listening to the music off of it while you play games is easy as one, two, three and the Xbox Live selection of downloads is also very organized. It's a creative idea and the Dashboard turns out to be one of the 360's strongest attributes (and it's more creative than the rehashed PSP menu interface on the Playstation 3).
Now for the games and accessories, which are probably what make the 360 a stand-out console. There are several games, and the release of Halo 3 is nearly upon us, which puts the 360 in a great position as far as games are concerned. The game selection is both large and great, with titles like Gears of War, Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter, BioShock, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion already making a big splash in the water along with Halo 3, Mass Effect, Lost Odyssey, Too Human and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare looking to make the experience even better, the 360's definitely got the goods to make it last. With the accessories, there's a few good options, although they're nearly as good or robust as the games. The main attraction for accessories would have to be the $150 steering wheel (which comes with Project Gotham Racing 3) and the Guitar Hero II controllers, which are both great products respectively. While there are other accessories like the HD-DVD drive (King Kong HD-DVD movie included) and larger hard drives, it's a bit of a shame there aren't a few more reliable and necessary add-ons.
Speaking of the HD-DVD player, it's only an add-on, none of the four 360 SKU's come with it. If you're interested in purchasing it, the player costs an extra $200. This may make the 360 seem like a less-than advanced console than the PS3 (which it is in a sense), it's nice to have the choice in whether you want to buy an HD player with it or not (unlike the PS3 which you have to buy it as it is with the Blu-ray player included). However, for you HD junkies out there, the 360 does fall short of what you might expect. The main reason behind this is that the games aren't available in HD. While you can hook your 360 up to an HDTV to get the optimal experience (and in a few cases the only way to get a great experience, like Dead Rising's text issue), the games are played in DVD-9 rather than HD-DVD. So, when considering the HD-DVD player add-on, you'll want to reconsider and ask yourself if the $200 is worth it if you can only watch movies in HD but not movies. Whatever route you go I leave as a choice for your taking.
So with all this in mind, the 360 sounds like a system with only minor faults and one that you should rush out and purchase ASAP. However, the 360 has several issues that ultimately amount to one huge Achilles Heel: the factor of reliability. As far as unreliable consoles, the 360 could quite possibly be the worst in history; this IS including the PS2. Just to give you a realistic idea of how "reliable" this console is, have a look at the list of issues I alone have encountered:
-Three Flashing Red Lights "Red Rings of Death" (system failure)
-Prompted updates from Xbox Live causing the system to freeze up frequently and possibly cause the Red Rings issue.
-Consistent freezing only on certain games (works for Guitar Hero and Oblivion, but freezes on Saints Row, BioShock, Forza Motorsport 2 and DiRT).
-Having to download a single demo as many as three or four times to actually be able to play it without the system freezing.
-Downloaded videos from Xbox Live Marketplace randomly freezing at certain points.
-Screen goes black, Dashboard slide sound can be heard but nothing shows on screen, hitting the eject button brings you back to the Dashboard (essentially, the game technically freezes but the system doesn't).
And that's not even naming most of the issues that you'll read about in several other areas. Where the PS2 primarily had the "Disc Read Error" issue, the 360 has so many awkward and unforgivable issues that it maks a purchase of one rather scary. While you might hear that the failure rate of 360's is about 33%, the amount of people you'll encounter who say they've had no issues and have owned theirs for over six months is going to be exceedingly slim. For me, the longest one of my 360's has lasted was just under a full year, the other two I've had lasted six months (the first) and six weeks (the second). And no, there have been no adjustments made to the hardware to make the system work. Instead, Microsoft has treated us to extended warranties that basically replace broken systems with systems that'll eventually break. Oh, and they took the time to add HDMI outputs to the 360's but not any means to make the hardware more reliable.
There's a great system, an excellent one in the 360 and really, it's a great system through and through. However, until the technical issues are finally resolved, it's simply a purchase that may want to be reconsidered, even if the system has Halo 3. If you think luck is on your side to get a 360 that won't eventually break, go ahead and spend a few hundred dollars on this bad boy, just do so with caution.
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Now on my 3rd Xbox 360
by cshaw88 on April 10, 2007
Pros: Solid game selection/media streaming
Cons: Still produces a lot of heat and noise
Summary: I'm now on my 3rd Xbox 360, and I'm starting to wonder if I made the wrong choice in the next gen console war. Thankfully I've been ...
Summary: I'm now on my 3rd Xbox 360, and I'm starting to wonder if I made the wrong choice in the next gen console war. Thankfully I've been able to return all of them to the store where they were purchased.
I can only wonder how long my latest xbox will last, probably just until the warranty expires. Bye the way, all of them were placed in cool, well ventilated areas.Updated
I don't have to wonder how long my 360 will last, it just died (after 7 months). Never in my life have I seen such poor quality in a device. At least microsoft has extended the warranty to 3 years and will pay for shipping.
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Buyer Beware
by zenoflip on February 24, 2007
Pros: Everything you would want in a gaming console
Cons: Lot's of well documented hardware bugs
Summary: Alright. Have never owned a PS system, nor do I work for Sony. Just wanted to get that out of the way.
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Summary: Alright. Have never owned a PS system, nor do I work for Sony. Just wanted to get that out of the way.
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Owned a classic xbox for several years...solid console, never an issue...bought a 360 last november and enjoyed 4 months of solid gameplay. No issues whatsoever...had tons of fun...really enjoyed the gaming experience. About 4 weeks ago, I begin experiencing what many users are experiencing: screen freeze. Just search on xbox 360 screen freeze online. None of my troubleshooting solves the issue; new ventilation schemes, switching game, music and audio discs, removing the hard drive, clearing the cache, etc., etc... I gave in to the inevitable and called "customer support" and was asked to send my box in. OK. Hassle, but things happen. That was just under 4 weeks ago.
Fast forward to yesterday. I waited just over 3 weeks and received a "new" replacement unit, with new serial. I was psyched. No more issues, back to the fun. Thank you MS for being so considerate.
So...bring home the "new" replacement unit a day ago, methodically set the system up to avoid any issues (going as far as keeping the box outside of my media cabinet on a adjacent nightstand...incredibly ugly, but extremely well-ventilated), and viola, the new system begins freezing almost immediately. At one point, I was able to get about an hour of contiguous gameplay, but other than that, nada...freezes up within several minutes.
So now it looks like I'll need to send in my second Xbox for replacement within a month.
I love the xbox when it isn't crashing. Be very careful when investing this much money in a console. I am actually considering the PS3...a lot more $$$, but in the long run, I'd pay the extra $200 for no more hassles.
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Xbox homerun in my eyes
by bigmarvMT on February 10, 2007
Pros: Software, Xbox live
Cons: Extra trigger buttons insead of black and white buttons
Summary: First thing I'd like to state is all those that doubt Microsoft you obviously don't know what your talking about. Do you know that nearly 95% of the ...
Summary: First thing I'd like to state is all those that doubt Microsoft you obviously don't know what your talking about. Do you know that nearly 95% of the computers in the world run Windows? Also I would highly doubt that you can find a computer anywhere that doesn't have a single piece of Microsoft software on it. Microsoft isn't the richest or the biggest software juggernaught on the planet by turning out crap. One of the downfalls is when your on top you get more critisism than anyone else.
This is the case with the Xbox 360. The idea of wireless controllers is great and ones that run off either double A's or litium ion is also clever. Then the functionality of main software is not only intiuitive but very state of the art. Truly to appreciate this you must use the network and connect to xbox live, plus doesn't hurt to have a PC running Vista. You can use the 360 as gateway to all your media as well as earning Microsoft points to download additional stuff or even watch movies. Now some of their games have had some bugs and some original Xbox games don't work yet, but the newest games coming out have the bugs worked out and through software updates more and more original Xbox games are being ported over every month.
The innovation of this device is truly next generation, where Sony is selling hype and false promises to be next generation. Now for those old enough to remember all of Sony's bungles you know there are too many to count. Beta max, mini disk, early diskman versions, UMD, micro SD, camera's that write to floppy or CD. The list is endless. I remember mini disks were supposed to replace CD's but you can't even buy a mini disk anywhere in this country (except ebay). Or how abut the revolutionary technology behind the PSP that uses universal media disks you can watch movies etc. but most of the major studios don't even make them anymore and that's brand new. Or how about how Sony said the PSP would support a memory standard that could be shared with a digital camera...kinda handy how they picked a technology that only Sony digital cameras use. The PS3 is no different Blu Ray has been in the working for over 10 years now and truly nothing revolutionary about it it simply uses a smaller point to the laser so data can be written to a disk smaller, kinda like a fine point pen. Problem with this, unstable and disks are too fragile to last. That's why it took 10 years to be developed. Just watch 5 years from now HD DVD will be the standard and blu ray will be another technology to add to Sony's ever growing list of flops probably can put it right next to cell processor.
If you still believe the Xbox 360 is crap and PS3 is so great play Blazing Angels on both systems and see which is superior, probably won't take long to throw the PS3 controller down and go to the 360.
Microsoft is number 1 for a reason and it's because no one has ever been able to compete with them eventually Sony's blunders will catch up to them and Xbox will be number one in console market as well.
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I love it!
by xgabeadx on February 10, 2007
Pros: Great Games, Window Media Center, Wireless Controllers
Cons: DVD player is loud.
Summary: I love this system. I was deciding between the xbox 360 and the playstation 3. However after waiting for so long and playstation 3 having problems I went ahead and ...
Summary: I love this system. I was deciding between the xbox 360 and the playstation 3. However after waiting for so long and playstation 3 having problems I went ahead and got the xbox anyway. Graphics are great. Comparable to playstation 3. Buy time playstatiion 3 is able to use if full advantage we will see another xbox. The media center is terrifice. When I download movies on my computer I can watch them on my 37" lcd screen through the media center. I have a wireless remote that works well. Controllers are comfortable. The only thing that sucks is the loud dvd player, but they are getting ready to release a quieter on so I ll be switching! Buy this system it is worth the money.
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after i blew my money on the ps3 i went out and also purchased an xbox 360 was the best thing i did
by tacobell247 on February 10, 2007
Pros: very good games, amazing online service, best controller ive held and the marketplace
Cons: the console is a litle loud
Summary: i would not trade my xbox 360 any current console today considering i was very disappointed with my purchase of the ps3 i think i should have stood in line ...
Summary: i would not trade my xbox 360 any current console today considering i was very disappointed with my purchase of the ps3 i think i should have stood in line for the 360 after finally playing one the controlls are very good, the games ive played so far are some of the best that ive played and the xbox live service allows you to download extra game content. i would defeninly purchase this console for the next gen of gaming.
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Awesome games, Xbox live is a major bonus
by qjkbanks on January 24, 2007
Pros: Wireless controllers, expanded Xbox live, Great game play, 5.1 surround
Cons: Crappy quality, very poor service
Summary: I got my Xbox 360 on 01/15/07 and it stopped working on 01/19/2007. I called customer service and they told me I have to send it ...
Summary: I got my Xbox 360 on 01/15/07 and it stopped working on 01/19/2007. I called customer service and they told me I have to send it in to get it repaired. I only had the thing for 4 days. I got is as a gift so I couldn't return it to the store.
I bought a wireless adapter the second day I had the system and the adapter didn't work. Come on Microsoft! You can't build the 360 with the same quality you built the original Xbox? My original Xbox is 3 years old and I never had one problem with it.
I swear if the 360 didn't have a Gears of War I would get a different console.
I love the games and the Xbox live features. I have been memeber of Xbox live for 3 years. They've really expanding the features and with internet TV coming to Xbox live it might be worth it to hang onto the system. That all depends on of course how much Microsoft will charge.
However, Microsofts willingness to put out a product that they know is faulty, just like their operating system is criminal. Lawsuits, I think they should happen when a company knows their products are bad, but sells them anyway. The Xbox and Xbox 360 are the only Microsoft products I have in my house. I refuse to buy a computer that run Windows. They are so lucky Apple, Autodesk, or Adobe don't enter the console wars. Of course we know neither one of these companies would do it because of the huge capital outlaw and the massive losses they would see. But it would be nice to have a quality product that works as well as it plays.
So now I wait for my repair box to be delivered so I can ship it to Microsoft and get a refurbished model back instead of a new one. Oh, you didn't know that? Well that is what happens when you buy a brand new 360, and it doesn't work. You send it to Microsoft, they try to repair it and if they can't rather than ship you a brand new sytsem, they ship a refurbished one. Yeah...that is what I said when I found out. Based on this, I am going to lower the rating score!
My suggestion, wait another couple of generation of the 360 before you buy one.
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Some good games, but options mssing in Standard package
by nycphilorican on January 20, 2007
Pros: True next Gen games w/ great graphics and gameplay, Xbox live has almost flawless execution
Cons: External HD-DVD, Hard drive size, outputs, peripharals can make the system pricey, backward compatibility
Summary: I will not bore you w/ tech specs and what not. Most people could care less about how powerful their systems are. They want to know wll they enjoy something ...
Summary: I will not bore you w/ tech specs and what not. Most people could care less about how powerful their systems are. They want to know wll they enjoy something they are investing in. Just know that all games will look great and the game play will depend on how polished the game companies want to be.
I bought the Xbox 360 for Christmas and have been enjoying it ever since. The graphics for all games are top notch and the game play for some of the games need some tweeking but nothing to complain too much about. This is the only system out there that has TRUE next Gen Gaming and graphics. Therefore, you will get the most bang for your buck right out of the box instead of waiting 6 moths to a year for more than one great game to come out for the competing systems.
I have not had any problem w/ the system so far so I am not sure what glitches people are talking about. I have talked to a few friends about this and they have not had any problems. Do not let a few lemons deter you from getting the system.
Some complain about the hard drive being too small. I do not download movies and such w/ it so it's size is fine for me right now. For the average gamer it will mostly be used for saves, map pack updates, and demos. So you have more than enough space.
I would recommend an Xbox 360 but I would tell the buyer to wait a bit. I believe that the Xbox will soon ship w/ HMDVI out standard on machine and the HD-DVD will come standard. It stinks for those of us who bought it early but what can you do. Backward compatibility is an issue so the majority of the xbox games do not play on the Xbox 360. Please check Microsoft website to see which Xbox games work on the Xbox 360. I bought and Xbox games and it does not work on the Xbox 360, so now I have a nice green coaster box.
My score for the system would have been a 9 for the Xbox 360 if HD-DVD was standard and if it had full backward compatibility. Something I believe Microsoft dropped the ball on. But for you patient ones, you may get the HD-DVD satandard onthe system.
I currently have all three major systems out. (Xbox 360, PS3, and Nintendo Wii) I play more games on my Xbox 360 more since there is only one game i enjoy on Wii and my PS3 is currently a $600 PS2 right now until they get a better library of games.
Hope this was helpful and Happy Gaming!!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Hardware Error
by closelook on December 10, 2006
Pros: great when it works...
Cons: hardware failure after 5 months (very common problem!)
Summary: Once the 3 red lights come on (hardware failure) you are left with the option to pay $139 or just throw it away. Checked on the web and found many ...
Summary: Once the 3 red lights come on (hardware failure) you are left with the option to pay $139 or just throw it away. Checked on the web and found many other users with this problem. Bougth in June 06 a system that just arrived at CircuitCity. New and old system still have problems with bad soldering and overheating. I might try PS3 now.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Xbox 1.5 my ass, this system will be great.
by DarkKnight369 on June 1, 2005
Pros: Powerful, removable hardrive, streaming capabilities, xbox live, Great Games
Cons: Online Market place prices might get out of hand, not completely backwards compatible
Summary: Xbox 360 is going to be a great gaming machine. As far as the next gen goes, I think Xbox 360 and PS3 will be neck and neck, with the ...
Summary: Xbox 360 is going to be a great gaming machine. As far as the next gen goes, I think Xbox 360 and PS3 will be neck and neck, with the PS3 maybe having slightly better graphics(the Revolution has a clever library donwload idea, but I do not think will live up technically to Microsoft and Sony). However Sony promised much with the PS2 as well and failed to deliver. Xbox has what PS3 doesn't and won't: Xbox Live. Xbox live is and will be the best online gaming experience. Don't forget the magnificent games that are exclusive to the Xbox such as the Halo Franchise, Perfect Dark Zero, and Ninja Gaiden. What will Sony deliver, another Grand Theft Repetitive Auto, in yet some other crappy city. More and more game developers are signing on with Microsoft because the realize the potential of the system and the market presence it will have. Don't get me wrong Sony probably will be a good system, but at a hefty price tag. Including Blu-Ray isn't a wise choice, it is not the next gen DVD standard. For those of you who know anything, Companies like Toshiba and Sony are trying to come up with a cross between blu-ray and HD-DVD to avoid a repeat of the Beta/VHS wars. So don't count on Blu-ray being the standard as all it is doing right now is jacking up the PS3's cost.
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Bexar County Department of Human Resources
Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations
Posting Requirements for Vacancies
Policy Number: 7.6.07
Effective Date: March 16, 2007
Revised: Adopted May 24, 2012
Effective June 8, 2012
The office or department may recruit internally within the office or department or choose to recruit outside the office or department. If the position is filled through an internal transfer, no posting is required. For all other manners of filling a vacancy, posting is requires either internally or externally.
Internal Posting Procedures
Internal postings are done by the office or department for a minimum of three (3) business days. The posting should include the position description, any special requirements or preferred qualifications and where applications are being received. Applicants must meet the minimum job requirements of the posted position.
External Posting Procedures
A vacancy that the office or department chooses to recruit for externally must be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days by the Commission. All position postings should include the position description as well as special requirements or preferred qualifications.
The office or department should complete and submit the Job Announcement Request Form to Human Resources for posting. Posting requests will be processed three (3) business days.
The vacancy will be posted on the Bexar County website for a minimum of five (5) business days unless the office or department requests an additional period.
A position may be posted Open until Filled at the request of the office or department. The office or department should notify Human Resources as soon as possible when the posting should be removed from the web site.
Once the posting has closed all applications for applicants who have passed all the required screening test will be forwarded to the hiring office or department. Once a list of candidates has been selected for further review and/or for interviews, the hiring office or department will forward that list to the Civil Service Director. The Civil Service Director will certify that the final candidates meet the minimum qualifications for the position being filled and inform the hiring office/department in five (5) business days.
Upon receipt of certification of eligible candidates, the hiring office or department should proceed through a competitive process to select a candidate who is best- suited for the position.
Any required testing identified on the position description such as typing tests and logic tests will be administered through the Commission or through the Texas Workforce Commission.
Logic Test
Only those applicants that meet the qualifying score of 70 on the Bexar County logic test will be sent to the office or department. The logic tests are valid for one (1) year from the date of the test for external applicants.
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Travel Guide
In a nutshell
Check out the amazing meld of architecture in World Heritage-listed Georgetown. Enjoy the fantastic street cuisine. Meander along the nature trails that crisscross the jungle-clad interior. Hit the beaches, which may not be quite world class but still do the trick.
Malaysia's second largest island, Penang is also its most developed, with the eastern coast dotted with high-rises and crammed with holiday resorts. Travellers who have experienced beaches elsewhere in Asia will probably be unimpressed with the most popular beach spots, but the island's real attraction lies in its culture, history and cuisine.
The main city of Georgetown boasts a meld of interesting architecture stretching from the British colonial era to the colourful multicultural present, as well as fascinating museums and places of worship. And the food is a fabulous blend of cuisines from around the world, spiced with plenty of local specialities.
The bustling Penang of today is a far cry from that of yesteryear. Ruled by the fractious Sultans of Kedah until the late 18th century, Penang's strategic location by the northern entrance of the Straits of Melaka made it a beacon for seafarers crossing the Bay of Bengal -- and for the pirates that sought their wares.
Dutch, Portuguese, French and British traders vied for influence in the region, and the 17th and 18th centuries were periods of wheeling and dealing as the colonialists -- often trading opium and Indian textiles in return for minerals and spice -- sought to gain as much influence as possible, often at the end of a cannon.
While the Dutch held sway in Melaka at the southern end of the Straits, it was the British, or more particularly the British East India Company (EIC), that garnered control over Penang. Following the colonial practices typical of the time, the British merchant Francis Light (later Sir) used cunning, deception and outright lies to take advantage of a fragile political situation in Kedah and on 11 August 1786 he took formal possession of Penang, naming it Prince Wales Island.
In return the Sultan of Kedah was to be paid 30,000 ringgit per annum along with the promise of protection from marauding Siamese -- neither eventuated. Five years into the deal, the Sultan suffered a severe case of seller's remorse and tried to force the British from the island. He was rebuffed, with the end result being a lease payment reduced by 80% and still no protection from those tricky Siamese north of the border.
During those first five years, Light established a settlement on the island's easternmost point at Fort Cornwallis and the settlement grew quickly with the main area being named Georgetown, after the then-ruling King of England, George III. The original four streets of Georgetown were Beach, Chulia, Light and Pitt (now Masjid Kapitan Keling).
In the early days, Light is said to have filled his cannons with silver coins and fired them into Penang's dense forests. He armed his crew and native islanders with axes and had them clear the land -- any coins they found, they kept. This freewheeling style came to characterise Penang. In order to attract business away from his colonial rivals (primarily the Dutch), Light declared the island a Free Port, sparking a rapid influx of immigrants, especially Chinese, who were attracted by both the promise of new opportunities and Light's policy of allowing new arrivals to claim as much land as they were able to clear.
Light died of malaria in 1794 and the population of Penang continued to grow, reaching more than 10,000 people by the turn of the century. Old customs records show that together with the colonials, Indians, Chinese, Burmese, Thais, Sumatrans, Arabs, Armenians, Persians and dozens of other nationalities passed through Penang's port. Walking around Georgetown today you'll notice that many street names are named after the peoples that once lived there. Lebuh Acheh, Lebuh China and Lebuh Armenian to name just three.
Simultaneously the island had developed into a substantial hub within the opium trade between China and India -- with the EIC being the main facilitator. Licences for gambling dens and the brothels and opium traders that came with them eventually grew to account for almost 60% of Penang's revenue. While this trade was ostensibly administered by the EIC, behind the scenes it was really run by Chinese secret societies -- a state of affairs that eventually descended into violence.
Penang's star rose through the 19th century, with its apex arguably in 1826, when it was made capital of the Straits Settlements, which at the time also included Melaka and Singapore. It was the latter though that outpaced Penang in the longer term, with Singapore becoming the capital just six years later.
Penang's star soon lost its lustre when in 1867 the Penang Riots occurred, nine days of violence between two Chinese secret societies that had to be quelled by reinforcements sent from Singapore. Modern-day Lebuh Cannon is named after either cannon placements or cannon damage (depending on the story you prefer) related to the riots.
Through the remainder of the 19th and into the 20th century, Penang thrived on the back of its tin and rubber industries and also attracted some famous visitors, including Joseph Conrad, Rudyard Kipling and Somerset Maugham.
Penang fell to the Japanese on 19 December 1941, and they remained in charge till they surrendered to the British on 6 September, 1945. While the Japanese occupation resulted in the local population enduring brutal conditions, one bright mark was that the island suffered almost no damage from aerial bombing -- something that greatly worked in the favour of protecting the historic character of Georgetown.
Penang's lost its Free Port status to Langkawi in 1969 and after a period of stagnating development and high unemployment, the island re-invented itself as a centre for electronics manufacturing -- eventually developing into one of the largest hi-tech hubs in Southeast Asia. This industry -- and tourism -- are the mainstays of the Penang economy today.
From a tourist's perspective, the pirates and many of the trees have gone, but there's still no shortage of shiny coins worth digging up during a stay. Penang is wrapped in a rich tapestry of history and culture with a wealth of scenery along its beaches and capes. It's famous for its cuisine, which is as diverse as its populace, and while the beaches are not world class, they're not half bad either. And then there is the interior, boasting nature trails, waterfalls and viewpoints to boot.
The capital, World Heritage-listed Georgetown, is Penang's main attraction -- a bountiful blend of interesting architecture, intriguing people, eclectic shopping and cuisines. But the island still has plenty of secrets to unearth, so get out and explore. Penang's new bus system, the Penang Rapid, makes it easy to snoop around vibrant markets at local fishing villages or nose around the more remote beaches.
Most development has occurred along the island's east, stretching along the channel dividing the island from the mainland. Georgetown sits at Penang's northeast shoulder, with Bayan Lepas International Airport and Free-Trade Zone some 30km to the south.
To the northwest of Georgetown are Penang's sandy but far from deserted beaches -- often backing onto high-rises. Locals cite Batu Feringgi as Penang's biggest, most popular beach and Malaysia's prime holiday resort, but it's not nearly as nice a beach as it once was, and while efforts are underway to restore its erstwhile glamour, for now we'd suggest heading elsewhere.
Further to the west, beyond Feringgi, you'll find the quaint little fishing village of Teluk Bahang and further afield still, halfway down the island's west coast, the more rural area of Balik Pulau, where mangrove swamps are battered by the open seas. Eventually, this coastal road loops back around, completing the circuit at the airport and Penang Bridge.
The central area of the island, referred to as Penang Hill, remains reasonably well forested (perhaps Light's cannons couldn't reach that far), but developers are staking their territory here, with apartments growing like mushrooms in the wet season.
Georgetown is where it's at facilities-wise. Banks and ATMs are dotted around the island but are most concentrated here. Bigger banks like Maybank, Hong Leong and CIMB Bank accept foreign currency as well as travellers cheques and banking hours are usually Mon-Fri, 09:15-16:30 and Sat 09:15-12:15. Outside these times you will find many licensed money changers, dealing in cash, along Lebuh Chulia.
Internet cafes are both affordable and all over the shop. Rates start at 1-2 ringgit per half hour and many places offer free WiFi.
Penang has quite reasonable medical care, with Gleaneagles Medical Centre (1 Jalan Pankor, Penang. T: (04) 227 6111) being the first recommended choice, and Island Hospital (308 Jalan Macalister, Penang. T: (04) 226 8527) being a good second option. Numerous clinics around town are fine for minor medical issues.
Penang is well known for its shopping, both at smaller markets and handicraft shops as well as in large malls. Prangin Mall is packed with clothes stores, electronic shops and fast food restaurants, while Gurney Plaza is slightly more upmarket. Both have cinemas showing the latest releases in English. Malls are open daily 10:00-22:00.
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Secret venue near Exeter set for classic car sale bonanza
Posted: February 18, 2014|
A secret location near Exeter is being prepared for an invasion of classic car lovers.
The venue will only be revealed a few days before the auction of the contents of a series of farm buildings packed with old cars – and hundreds of models.
They are the lifetime collection of an elderly former Devon businessman - not in the motor trade - who is now hoping they will find an appreciative home.
Among the vehicles going under the hammer at the East Devon farm are seventeen, mainly British classics, including a rare Alvis TE21 convertible, one of less than 100 built.
David Williams, proprietor of auction house Ottervale Auction Company, has been busily cataloguing the extraordinary find.
He said: "It has been accumulated over the years and is really a collection of a lifetime.
"The owner is now in his 80s and he has got to the point where his health means he is no longer able to drive them, in fact he is unable to get in some of them.
"He has taken the decision to sell while he is still able to have some input in the sale and off course see them pass into good hands.
"There is a huge interest in classic cars just now and we are expecting a big attendance for the two day sale."
Among the other vehicles on offer are a Triumph TR5, a 1953 MG TD, a 1984 Sierra XR4i complete with huge rear spoiler and an early 60's Austin Mini Countryman.
For sport car enthusiasts the sale offers both a 1966 MGB roadster and its rooter's alternative the Sunbeam Alpine in 1725 series V form.
A rare restoration project is offered by the ex Singapore chief of police Humber Hawk estate. Dating from the 1950s, the Humber has been "tropicalised", boasting vinyl, rather than leather, seats, to avoid too much sweating in the heat.
In addition to the cars there are hundreds of Dinky, Matchbox and Corgi models and around 2,000 lots of automobilia including badges, mascots enamel signs books, tools, spares, as well as pedals cars and bicycles.
The two-day sale is set for the weekend of April 5th and 6th, the exact location to be announced ten days prior to the sale.
For full details please check the auctioneers website www.ottervaleclassiccarauction.co.uk


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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Speilberg Vs China
And after the even more brave comments from Richard Vaughan, one hopes that more people will sit up and take notice of how China is using it's position as a member of the UN Security Council.
There is much to give praise with regards to the Chinese nation, and indeed it has come a long way since it's isolationist years, but because it allows private enterprise, more freedom of movement, and a desire for continued dialogue, does not mean it is a nation above criticism when it does something wrong. No more and no less than any other nation.
3 comments:
- lettersfromatory said...
China is guilty of some fairly outrageous things, even over the past few years, but I agree with people who say that China was awarded the Olympics years ago and it's a bit strange to kick up a fuss now.
- Paul Burgin said...
Well likewise I was a bit disapointed when hina was awarded the games, but on the other hand the issue that Speilberg dealt with was with regards to how China exercised it's place in the Security Council of the UN, not on it's internal policies.
- acheo said...
Felicitation Mr. Speilberg,
La Chine doit comprendre qu'elle doit s'impliquer et commencer a utiliser son poids economique afin que cesse ce genocide au Darfour. J'espere que des gouvernements suiveront votre geste en boycottant ces jeux olympiques. Si la Chine veut devenir un grand de ce monde, elle doit commencer a faire preuve de compassion et d'humanite.
Mathieu Bazinet
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada


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The 33 year old Coleman, who was out of football last season, was cut by the Saints Monday. The Saints made a pair of other roster moves, waiving/injured cornerback Greg Fassitt and wide receiver D'Juan Woods.
Fassitt was battling a hamstring injury. Woods missed the last two preseason games with a neck injury.
The Saints roster is now at the league max of 75.


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November 25, 2012
Louisiana has the laxest rules for corporal punishment in the nation. And unbeknownst to most Louisiana residents, we're not afraid to use it quite liberally in hundreds of schools on thousands of students every year. Louisiana Revised Statutes 17:223 – Discipline of pupils; suspension from school, corporal punishment A. Every teacher is authorized to hold […]
November 22, 2012
Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog:
Just a few days ago, the Acadia Parish school board in Louisiana honored its teachers of the year. Each of its 27 schools selects a teacher of the year. Then, the district selects 3 teachers among the 27 as district winners: the Elementary T.O.Y, a Middle school T.O.Y.,…
November 18, 2012
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People often ask me: How can parents and teachers hope to beat the big money that is buying elections in state and local races around the nation? What chance do we have when they can dump $100,000, $200,000, $500,000 into a race without breaking a sweat? True, they…
November 17, 2012
John White is trying very hard to keep data from the general public and researchers. He even passed a number of edicts when he first came to DOE that forbade LDE staff from communicating with school districts via any method other than a vetted weekly or bi-weekly newsletter. I've been told by numerous data coordinators […]
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More Evidence on the Shortcomings of "Value-Added" Teacher Evaluations…. This article from Linda Darling Hammond, a professor of Education at Stanford and a chairman of the National Council's Board on Testing and Assessment, reinterates some of my earlier points about why Value added is an unstable unreliable hoax that is more influenced by student assignment and […]
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Vile children flipping out over Kristi Yamaguchi's endorsement of Mitt Romney... @TwitchyTeam #tcot #Resist44—
(@LiberateTheUSA) July 30, 2012
Restore Our Future is going up with an ad featuring Olympic athletes touting how Mitt Romney turned around the 2002 Olympic games.
"Mitt Romney brought a huge sense of hope," says famed figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi in the ad. Yamaguchi won a gold medal in the 1992 and was an ambassador for the 2002 games. She also donated the maximum to Romney's 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns.
Some folks are thrilled that former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney's campaign is bringing up his leadership in rescuing the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games:
The best Romney ad so far – by his Super PAC, focusing on his Olympic experience & featuring @kristiyamaguchi – youtu.be/OdWyxXBQvyM—
Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) July 31, 2012
Kristi Yamaguchi: 'Mitt Romney brought a huge sense of hope'
skygrid.me/OEJNea. Mitt got things done. Obama gets nothing done.—
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Kristi Yamaguchi is a Mittens supporter! It is in the bag, people! Great, positive ad coming from the #Romney camp: youtube.com/watch?feature=…—
Kate Paul (@kate_paul) July 30, 2012
@SissyWillis I LOVE the new Olympic ad for @MittRomney with Kristi Yamaguchi. Great vibe, music, everything positive! Celebrate success!—
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And some folks have very nice things to say about Yamaguchi:
I always knew I liked her for a reason! RT @politico Former Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi for Romney politi.co/OD9yvm—
Ashley Hinton (@AshleySabal) July 31, 2012
Kristi Yamaguchi supports Romney. She also hasn't aged. m.townhall.com/tipsheet/guybe…—
Rogelio H. (@catholiclawyer) July 31, 2012
Remember Kristi Yamaguchi? She's as pretty as ever in this new ad.// A New Positive Ad: Olympics is.gd/KUMxOJ @cdnnow—
Teresa Wendt (@projectmat) July 30, 2012
Mt "@missivy: Why would Kristi Yamaguchi support Romney? Because she loves the USA."—
Nathan (@NathanNix) July 30, 2012
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Aww, that makes me sad – Kristi Yamaguchi donated to Romney – abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics…—
kg (@KiMixes) July 30, 2012
Former Olympics stars back Romney in new PAC ad–sad to see Kristi Yamaguchi on thin ice. bit.ly/Pgsoov—
Greg Mitchell (@GregMitch) July 30, 2012
Very disappointed 2 learn local hero @kristiyamaguchi appears in Romney ad. When people I used 2 admire support this phony, very depressing.—
The Blue Ape (@TheBlueApe) July 30, 2012
@kristiyamaguchi Dude… why do you support Romney? So disappointed.—
Optimus Chung (@OptimusChung) July 30, 2012
Kristi Yamaguchi is no longer one of my favorite Olympians or figure skaters. DONE WITH YOU, MA'AM!—
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I assume all the olympic coverage reminding her that she's a hasbeen drove Kristi Yamaguchi to make this commercial bit.ly/LZjWhu—
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@kristiyamaguchi I hope the money Romney's superpac paid you for your ad was worth selling your soul for.—
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So, @kristiyamaguchi hates women, poor people, and gays: Former Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi for Romney po.st/DUKuCD—
John Gravener (@johngravener) July 30, 2012
Why would Kristi Yamaguchi support Romney? That's stupid!—
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Kristi Yamaguchi: 'Mitt Romney brought a huge sense of hope-She meant DOPE, not hope! How much money did this cost the SUPER POOP!CORRUPTION—
TR Rose II (@TRRoseII) July 30, 2012
Kristi Yamaguchi made an ad for Mitt Romney? Lawdy! Is there nothing she won't do for money? smh #Romney2012 #tcot—
Perry Nelson (@perry_nelson) July 30, 2012
ice skate heels….like who are you? youre not Kristi Yamaguchi…its just not a good look—
Brandon Colón (@TheBrandonColon) July 30, 2012
RT @NBCFirstRead Kristi Yamaguchi: 'Mitt Romney brought a huge sense of hope' nbcnews.to/QMs4Q5 / Thus proving there still are dumb jocks—
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Anyone know how Tonya Harding plans to vote? RT @politico: Former Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi for Romney politi.co/OD9yvm—
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Can we take her medals away? RT @politico: Former Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi for Romney politi.co/OD9yvm—
Marcus Garza (@Marcus_Garza) July 30, 2012
I guess has been olympic athletes and dancing with the stars winners is where #Mitt goes to find endorsements abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics…—
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Republicans finally found non white endorsement RT @politico: Former Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi 4 Romney po.st/DUKuCD—
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Plus a little bonus hate for Mitt. You can always count on liberals for the lagniappe:
Kristi Yamaguchi appears in pro-Romney ad. Makes sense. He's all about skating around the truth and dancing around questions.—
Rick After Dark (@RickAfterDark) July 30, 2012
Bay Area darling supports empty suit: Kristi Yamaguchi: 'Mitt Romney brought a huge sense of hope' nbcnews.to/ODPqcB via @NBCFirstRead—
The Blue Ape (@TheBlueApe) July 30, 2012
"@NBCFirstRead: Kristi Yamaha: 'Mitt Romney brought a huge sense of hope' nbcnews.to/QMs4Q5"You are full of crap he brings nothing—
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ORLANDO (FBC)—Access to theological education is increasingly available to interested students throughout Florida.
Beginning this fall, courses will be offered for French and Creole-speaking Haitian students through the Orlando distance site of The Baptist College of Florida (BCF).
This marks the newest Theological Education Ministries initiative from the Florida Baptist Convention, whose goal is to provide fully-accredited, fully-accessible theological education within two hours of every Florida Baptist.
The Convention continues to expand opportunities for Florida Baptists in a variety of languages, locations and class formats through its partnership with BCF and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS).
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Dior Vernis in Merveille 651 ($22, nordstrom.com)
I love the mix of bright pinky-red and gold shimmer in this. It's so very holiday-esque without being tacky or over-the-top. I plan on wearing this shade well into next Spring and Summer, too (that is, if the bottle hasn't run out by then).
Butter London 3 Free Lacquer in Chancer ($14, butterlondon.com)
This is the perfect dark version of Dorothy's-ruby-slippers-red. It's a glittery crimson that is meant to be paired with dark glossy lips (one of Tom Ford's new lipglosses, perhaps?) and a party you plan on staying up 'til sunrise for. Your New Year's Eve shade, right here!
Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Viridian ($14, sephora.com)
This shade reminds me of a forest of fragrant pine trees colliding with holiday spirits (of the alcoholic variety. Absinthe maybe? Where am I going with this?). Wear this if you're the kind of person who wants to feel glamorous but still kind of, you know, weird.
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Albany- Normally florists shops are closed Sunday, but this open sign at Barbara's Flowers and Gifts shows many are working hard in preparation for their biggest one-day event.
"We're not usually here on Sunday, but we've had several calls today and we'll have some real early in the morning the phone will start," said Barbara Miller owner of Barbara's Flowers and Gifts.
This is Miller's 31-st Valentine's Day. While many florists are putting in extra hours, she doesn't mind after all it's better for Valentine's business.
"Monday is a good day, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday is good, but Friday and Saturday's are slower," said Miller.
Barbara started at noon and will work past midnight, making sure customers get the freshest roses.
"We start out with a treatment in our water,that being very important and then we go from there with our greenery and we always use at least two," said Miller.
With over two-hundred orders to fill and calls still expected, she works quickly but carefully filling each request.
"It take me about 4 or 5 minutes to do a dozen roses once their wired and cleaned," claims Miller Today's efforts are tomorrow's reward, but the planning started much earlier. Miller says,
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National Survey Shows Number of Uninsured Children in Mississippi DeclinedBy Lawayne Childrey | Published 20 Nov 2013 09:59am |
Close to nine thousand Mississippi children gained health care coverage between 2010 and 2012. That's despite a national survey released today which shows most Americans believe the number of uninsured children has increased in the last five years. MPB's Lawayne Childrey has more on the Georgetown University study.
While poverty rates for children in the U.S. remain historically high, the survey shows the number of children in Mississippi with insurance has also increased by one point one percent. Wesley Prater, Senior Health Policy Analyst for Georgetown University Center for Children and Families says even though the state is on par with the national average it remains far from perfect.
"In terms of the number of uninsured kids in Mississippi there is an estimated 55 thousand children that still remain uninsured. So I kind of think of it as that's enough children to almost fill up the Veterans Memorial Stadium. So there's still room for improvement that the state and leadership can make.
According to the Division of Medicaid Website more than 354 thousand low income children are enrolled in Mississippi's Children's Health Insurance Program also known as CHIP. Prater says policy changes to the state's Medicaid system could result in thousands more children being insured.
"The research is clear that children are more likely to receive preventive care and other healthcare services they need when their parents are covered. But we think that the way to get more parents covered would be for the state to accept the federal money and expand Medicaid that's offered by the affordable care act."
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The study shows that nationwide the number of uninsured children has declined to 7 point 2 percent. That number is 7 point 3 percent in Mississippi. Lawayne Childrey, MPB News.
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On the Spanish speaking Caribbean islands, the meat of choice for the holidays is roasted suckling pork. So it only makes sense to combine the tradition of the islands with an American tradition and serve turkey that is reminiscent of roasted pork for Thanksgiving. This flavor intensive recipe will go over well with the most discriminating of tastes.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- 1 head of garlic (cloves separated and peeled)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 3 Tablespoons adobo
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 14-pound turkey
2. Add the peppercorns and adobo and crush the ingredients into the paste.
3. Stir in the olive oil and apple cider vinegar.
4. Rub the mixture under the turkey's skin, inside the cavities, and then rub the rest of the mixture on top of the skin.
5. Roast the turkey according to the manufacturer's recommended time and temperature. A 14 to 16 pound turkey will take about 2 to 2 1/2 hours to cook.
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Several people put their dance moves to the test in efforts to sweat it out all for a good cause.
The North Alabama Phi Mu Alumni Chapter teamed up with the Southeast YMCA on Weatherly Rd. and held a Zumba-thon Saturday afternoon.
The event raised money for the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Research Fund and Huntsville Hospital. The event cost was $10 per person.
The event raised more than $800 to benefit breast cancer research.
Huntsville Hospital Foundation group held their 2nd annual Medi Gras Bash Saturday night.
The New Orleans-themed event featured live music, wonderful cuisine and a silent auction.
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