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Arizona's New Illegal Immigration Legislation Gets It Right
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The vast majority of citizens of Arizona have been fed up with the soaring crime, kidnappings, costs, effects on education and quality of life related to immigration and are strongly behind the State's new anti-immigration law. As we have indicated previously, their net cost to Arizona including unreimbursed health care, education, welfare, crime and prison and legal fees runs into the billions of dollars which the state doesn't have. Furthermore, the citizens are tired of providing for the welfare of these illegals including shouldering a massive tax burden.
What we are hearing now are the hollow cries of the liberals and progressives claiming discrimination or worse in Arizona and calling for boycotts. This encourages bad and ILLEGAL behavior. These illegal aliens, a term that liberals avoid because it describes exactly what they are – law breakers, should not be entitled to services, subsidies, etc. just because they are in America. They are citizens of another country, namely Mexico. Let their government pay their expenses … and take them back instead of encouraging the opposite.
Thousands of people annually immigrate to America legally going through a rigorous process. These illegals can do the same.
Since the Federal Government has effectively abdicated its responsibility and by egregiously ignoring this chronic and uncontrolled long standing problem (for decades), Arizona's state government should be praised both for upholding the law and trying to protect its citizens.
Praising Arizona (In Border Battle)
Investors Business Daily 04/26/2010
Immigration: Arizona moves to protect its citizens from a raging border war, and the administration and its activist supporters cry racism. Why is antelope protection more important than protecting American lives?
'We in Arizona have been more than patient waiting for Washington to act," Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Friday after signing a tough new immigration law giving police more power in dealing with illegal immigration. "But decades of inaction and misguided policy have created a dangerous and unacceptable situation."
Arizona's new law is a reminder that the states formed the federal government and not the other way around. One of the federal government's functions was to provide for the security of the new country against foreign enemies and intruders.
At this, and particularly under this administration, it has failed miserably.
There are 460,000 illegal aliens in Arizona, a number that increases daily, placing an undue burden on the state's schools, hospitals and law enforcement. Arizona has a window seat to an illegal invasion and on the escalating and violent drug war in Mexico that has put American lives and society at risk.
On March 27, the consequences of a porous and unprotected border claimed the life of Arizona rancher Robert Krentz after he radioed his brother that he was checking out someone he believed to be an illegal immigrant.
Incredibly, his murderer escaped to a pronghorn antelope area that the Interior Department of Secretary Ken Salazar had placed off-limits to U.S. Border Patrol agents.
So unserious is the administration about protecting the border that it has allowed a bureaucratic turf battle between Interior and Homeland Security to let 4.3 million acres of wilderness area become a haven and highway for illegal aliens, drug smugglers, human traffickers and potential terrorists.
The new law makes it a state crime to be in Arizona without proof of legal status, and would authorize police to demand documents from those they suspected could be illegal immigrants. It would also make it a crime to transport or hide illegal immigrants.
The police are authorized to act only when "REASONABLE SUSPICION EXISTS THAT THE PERSON IS AN ALIEN WHO IS UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES" and clearly states that police "MAY NOT SOLELY CONSIDER RACE, COLOR OR NATIONAL ORIGIN" in inquiring about immigration status of a suspect individual.
President Obama calls Arizona's tough new law "irresponsible" and "misguided." But it wouldn't be necessary if the federal government fulfilled its responsibility to secure the border. We are a nation of immigrants — legal immigrants — but we are also a nation of laws that 70% of Arizonans and most Americans want to see enforced.
There may be something else afoot here. "We reform the immigration laws, it puts 12 million people on the path to citizenship and eventually voters," stated Eliseo Medina, international executive vice president of the Service Employees International Union at a June 2009 Washington conference.
In 2008, Medina noted, "immigrants" and Latinos "voted overwhelmingly for progressive candidates. Barack Obama got two out of three voters that showed up." Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "voting with their feet." The more the merrier?
Americans want the federal government to protect our borders, not endangered species. They want the gaping holes in border protection closed and the National Guard sent to the border. What part of "National Guard" does the administration not understand?
Joe Arpaio, sheriff of Arizona's Maricopa County, was grilled by Geraldo Rivera on Fox News about what constituted probable cause under the new law. Arpaio responded: "During the course of the duties of law enforcement, my deputies, if someone doesn't have a license, doesn't speak English, 10 guys stashed in back of a van, I think that's reasonable action or probable cause to take action."
We think so too. It doesn't make sense to protect antelope but not the American people. The first duty of the federal government is to protect the rights, property and lives of U.S. citizens.
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Illegal immigration and its associated problems are not unique to Arizona or even the southwest border states. Not surprisingly, several states are contemplating legislation that will address this ubiquitous problem.
More States Contemplating The Same Illegal Immigration Measures Arizona Put Into Law
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The Veterans Administration Hospitals, run by the Federal government, are notoriously horrific on myriad accounts and has been so for years. Negligence, poor patient care, disarray, confusion, bureaucracy are just a few adjectives that can begin to describe the "quality" or lack thereof associated with the VA. And this is just a fraction of the size that Obamacare will be.
So Obama and Congressional Democrats really believe that they can used this along with what has been learned from the Medicare program and the Post Office to provide outstanding care that exceeds what we have now, to more individuals and for less?
As we have reiterated numerous times, Obamacare is not about healthcare. It is all about government control, power and spreading the wealth around.
Obamacare must rescinded or rendered impotent!
VA Claims Office Takes SNAFU to a New Level
Jana Winter FOXNews.com April 19, 2010
Last month, a decorated Gulf War hero received a letter from the Veterans Affairs Administration that said: We are working on your claim for menstrual disorder. He was surprised -- but not as much as one might think.
Last month, a decorated Gulf War hero received a letter from the Veterans Affairs Administration that said: We are working on your claim for menstrual disorder.
There was just one problem: The claim was submitted for fibromyalgia.
Make that two problems: The claim was submitted by Glenn McBride, a 40-year-old man from Roanoke, Va., who most definitely does not get menstrual cramps.
It's a bad sign when your health insurance provider can't figure out which gender reaches for the Midol. (Hint: it's the one without the prostate.)
The Department of Veterans Affairs is notorious for bungling health care benefits, and its Roanoke regional office, which handled McBride's claim, has long been considered among the worst.
In September 2009 a surprise inspection found the office was collapsing under the weight of its own bureaucratic incompetence. Literally.
Its filing system — floor-to-ceiling stacks of overfilled file cabinets and loose claims folders — weighed twice as much as the building's structure allowed, threatening the lives of everyone inside. Inspectors also found missing and improperly filed, stored and processed claims, among other problems. The regional office was ordered to overhaul the health care processing center completely.
By last month, six months later, there should have been some improvement. Instead, McBride received a letter that included this perplexing request for additional information:
"On the VA Form 21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim you sent on October 8, 2009, you included menstrual disorder. Please specify what you intended to claim for this condition."
McBride, whose 14 years of Army service included a combat tour with one of the most highly decorated units during Desert Storm -- and did not include any complaints about menstrual cramps, so far as he can recall -- insists this was not just a clerical error. He says it's one more example of the VA ignoring or messing up claims in order to avoid paying benefits.
"If the VA does not actually recognize the request, they do not have to give the award," he said. "Sort of like a perverted form of 'See no evil, Hear no evil, Speak no evil.' Most people just throw up their hands in frustration and walk away at this point. That is the VA's plan."
The VA, asked to comment about McBride's complaint, issued a statement in which it said:
"The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) mission is to be an advocate for Veterans. VA has a responsibility to assist Veterans during the claims process. Part of that duty is to include all possible issues that a Veteran references in his or her initial claim package. VA regrets any confusion that Mr. McBride's claim may have caused. VA Regional Office employees have reached out to Mr. McBride to clarify the confusion, determine the types of issues he wants to claim, and identify any outstanding concerns that he may have."
Jim Strickland, a veterans advocate who writes a regular health care benefits column on VAWatchdog.org and has his own benefits-related Web site, said he wasn't at all surprised to learn of McBride's "menstrual" letter. "There are 57 regional offices and every one is operating in total chaos and in crisis," he said. "Full frontal mass chaos. Every day."
Contacted in the middle of the week, Strickland said he'd already received two e-mails from veterans who were mailed the records of other veterans. And he provided his most ridiculous example of a nonsensical claims letter, one that managed to try to collect debt and to discuss overpaying the same debt -- at the same time.
For Gulf War veterans who fought during a certain time period, certain health conditions are considered presumptive, meaning that such a high percentage of that group has been diagnosed with the condition it's presumed that it was caused by military service, and coverage is automatically granted. Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, is a presumptive one for McBride.
Because of his years of experience dealing with the VA, McBride likes to provide as much information as possible when he submits claim forms. (He also gets a signed and time-stamped receipt upon delivery.) When he sent in his claim for fibromyalgia, he typed clearly at the top of the form: "This form is an official request for SERVICE-CONNECTION for FIBROMYALGIA." He included an extract of a VA "fast letter" regarding presumptive conditions — basically providing the VA with its own policy on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. "Menstrual disorder" is included in the VA's list of symptoms.
"The VA just breezed right through the facts and settled on the obscure," McBride said. "The Roanoke office clearly hasn't changed."
Strickland says the problem at the root of letters like McBride's is a bonus structure paid out to VA claims employees.
"The more work, the better the bonus is," he said. "It's strictly volume, not quality driven. There is no accountability whatsoever.
"The art of the Teflon Jacket has been perfected at our VA. They are really totally invulnerable to your criticism."
When the editor of VAWatchdog.org posted an April Fools Day joke -- "VA DOCTOR TRIES TO GIVE PROSTATE EXAM TO WOMAN
VETERAN (April Fool); VA physician: 'Nobody told me the patient was a female. How the hell was I supposed to know that?'" -- McBride sent in his "menstrual" letter.
It was posted on the same site under the heading, "Today's Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? award goes to the VA's Roanoke, Virginia Regional Office."
The site's editor describes the award:
"Every now and then we get a story about the VA that just can't be. But, it is! Because, remember, we're not dealing with regular people ... we're dealing with the VA. That's when we throw up our hands and scream at the sky:
"'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?'"
Which is longhand for: WTF.
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Now that Obamacare has passed, we are discovering more of the outrageous dictates that were part of the legislation. The article below contains just a few of the tax related issues some of which were previously publicized. One tax in particular which is galling is a 3.8 % tax on all real estate transactions.
The greedy, corrupt tentacles of the federal government are reaching everywhere for more money to feed its spending addiction.
(Note: The following article was written in Washington State so "Washingtonians" refers to residents of that state)
Health law's heavy impact
Paul Guppy March 28, 2010 The Spokesman-Review Washington State
In the days leading up to the dramatic late-night vote on President Barack Obama's health plan, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, "We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it …" Now that ObamaCare has passed, it is slowly dawning on people what the new law means for the country and for Washington state.
ObamaCare sweeps away a host of state regulations and permanently alters our state's insurance market. From now on, the federal government will manage the health care of all Washingtonians. The 2,700-page law contains a complex web of mandates, directives, price controls, tax increases and subsidies.
Federal officials will now decide what kind of insurance people in Washington must have, what medicines will be covered, what treatments are allowed and which are not. Early reports indicate, however, that President Obama, Vice President Biden, the Cabinet, senior members of Congress and leadership staff are exempt.
The new law falls well short of universal coverage. ObamaCare will leave about 6 percent of Washington residents without coverage. The measure is conservatively expected to cost $2.4 trillion in its first full decade. Thousands of older Washingtonians will lose their Medicare Advantage coverage, and the state's 120,000 Health Savings Account holders may need to buy new policies or face stiff penalties.
Washington residents will begin paying ObamaCare taxes this year, while most benefits don't start until 2014. The law includes some 19 new taxes. Here's a rundown of what Washingtonians can expect in the coming years.
Penalties on individuals. Individuals will pay a yearly penalty of $695, or up to 2.5 percent of their annual income, if they cannot show they have purchased a government-approved health policy.
Penalties on families. Families will pay a yearly penalty of $347 per child, up to $2,250 per family, if parents cannot show they have purchased a government- approved policy.
Penalties on employers. Business owners with more than 50 employees must buy government- acceptable health coverage or pay a yearly penalty of $2,000 per employee if at least one employee receives a tax credit.
Tax on investment income. ObamaCare imposes a 3.8 percent annual tax on investment income of individuals making $200,000 or more and on families making $250,000 or more. The new tax is not indexed to inflation, so more people will fall under it each year. Seniors on fixed incomes and people with IRAs and 401(k) plans will be hit particularly hard.
Tax on "Cadillac" health plans. Starting in 2018, imposes a 40 percent annual tax on health care plans valued at $10,200 for individuals and $27,500 for families.
Medicare tax increase. Requires single people earning $200,000 or more and couples earning $250,000 or more to pay an additional 0.9 percent in Medicare taxes.
Tax on Home Sales. Imposes a 3.8 percent tax on home sales and other real estate transactions. Middle-income people must pay the full tax even if they are "rich" for only one day – the day they sell their house and buy a new one.
Tax on medical aid devices. Creates a new 2.9 percent tax on medical aid devices. Certain items intended for personal use are exempt.
Tax on tanning. Imposes a 10 percent tax on services at tanning salons. Business owners will collect the tax from customers and send it to the federal government. This appears to be the first federal sales tax in the United States.
ObamaCare will be enforced by the Internal Revenue Service. The tax agency plans to hire 16,500 new auditors, agents and investigators, and to increase enforcement audits. The IRS can confiscate tax refunds, place liens on property and seek jail time if health-related penalties and taxes are not paid.
President Obama had said people could keep their coverage if they want, yet the Congressional Budget Office estimates that under ObamaCare 8 million to 9 million people will lose their employer-provided coverage.
The ObamaCare law passed over bipartisan opposition in Congress. Republicans say they will run on a "repeal and replace" platform this fall, and Washington has joined 12 other states in a lawsuit challenging the federal government's power to force state residents to buy a product – insurance – from private companies. The long-term prospects of ObamaCare are unclear. In the meantime, Washingtonians should prepare for major changes in their tax burden.
(Paul Guppy is vice president for research at the Washington Policy Center, a research organization with offices in Spokane, Seattle, Olympia and the Tri-Cities ( www.washingtonpolicy.org).)
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The sponsor of Arizona's tough new anti-immigration law, State Sen. Russell Pearce, was interviewed by Megyn Kelly on America's Newsroom with Megyn Kelly regarding various aspects of this legislation. His grasp of the issues is quite impressive and his explanations are lucid, convincing, well thought out and clearly substantiated by the evidence.
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Glenn Beck presents the Obama National Anthem - performed to the Russian anthem
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The following essay captures so well the essence and dangers of Obama Delusion Syndrome. The damage done if Obama were just another nameless inconsequential loser would be minimal. Unfortunately, he is the President of what was once the greatest country ever. His delusional disorder together with his narcissistic personality disorder, and some outside political help have in a little more than a year wreaked severe and incalculable damages to our rights, freedoms, attitudes, America's security, economy and future and have poisoned relationships with our long standing allies and have emboldened our sworn enemies to exploit our increased vulnerabilities.
Not a pretty picture! This must not be allowed to continue.
Obama Delusion Syndrome
Kevin McCullough April 18, 2010
Few things are less tasteful than arrogance amongst the empowered. Few things are sillier than believing one's own praise. Few people are more misguided than those who teach false doctrine, and few pose more danger than those who willfully deceive in order to gain power.
On all four points President Obama stands head and shoulders above us all.
It seems, however, that he saves his ugliest bit of guile, disdain, and self-exultation for when he is forced to deal with "We The People." For as much as he would like to believe it to be the case, he is not higher than us, but rather our servant. And though he bristles at the notion that anyone should be allowed to instruct his behavior or review his job performance, in November of this year the voters of America will do both.
Realizing this, if I were one of President Obama's advisors, I would caution him greatly on his continuing smug and arrogant defiance of the voters, especially as they express their thoughts on the greatest domestic crisis we face nationally: the economy.
This week, when addressing Democratic supporters who paid him (at least his party's campaign fund) between $250-$1250 dollars to hear him speak, the President dropped the curtain and let another shade of his true colors show.
Last year, when the tea parties began forming and the first of what would be over 5000 of them took place across the nation, he claimed to have barely been made aware that they were there. He claimed so despite the fact that the most watched cable news company reported live from gatherings that ranged from thousands to hundreds of thousands of attendees. (Attendance at these events was a fact that the White House would directly misguide people concerning throughout the year of 2009.)
But this year, instead of playing dumb, the President took a different tactic: arrogance and marginalization. Speaking to people who paid big money to hear him, he said, "I've been a little amused over the last couple of days where people have been having these rallies about taxes. You would think they would be saying thank you."
Thank you? For what, exactly, Mr President?
Since unemployment, which you pledged to never let grow past 8%, has been near 10% for the better part of your Presidency, should we thank you for the stimulus bill you passed that has made underemployment worse in dozens of states?
You do know Mr. President, don't you, that under President Bush nearly one in twenty families worked but did not have enough to make ends meet, but under you that percentage has, for the duration of your time in office, held fairly steady at one in five families?
Or should we thank you for the federal takeover of private industry, and the artificial propping up of some companies, while the indiscriminate failures of others went unheeded?
Perhaps we could thank you for removing the terms "terrorist, war on terror, and islamic radical" from federal usage in any official reference. After all, refusing to label what the terrorists really are, or worse yet their true intentions will create a more peaceful world... right?
Perhaps we can thank you for your repeated attempts through the Health Care Reform bill, your still-not-dead Cap & Trade legislation, and, coming soon, your legislation to normalize illegal aliens to put repeatedly harsh burdens upon the small businesses of America. After all small businesses only creates 2 of every 3 new jobs in the nation.
Mr. President there is also the matter of how you treat our allies. You assumed a posture, from the moment you were sworn into office with our closest ally Great Britain, and most recently our most important ally in the middle east Israel, to treat them with contempt. Yet you smilingly shake the hands of dictators, accept their socialist dogmas as gifts, and even tell them that your own nation is a bad player in world affairs, even though if it were not for your nation--America, most of the freedoms on the planet presently enjoyed would be non-existent.
President Obama, it has become clear to anyone with an ounce of objectivity, that you are engaged in a great delusion.
A delusion that sees your own policies as euphoric, when in reality they are significantly dangerous. It is a delusion that seems to think our allies are bad, and our enemies are good. A delusion that even has given you the "right" to arrogantly mock and marginalize those of us who know the law: that you work for us.
Mr. President how are we supposed to see "hope and change" in your actions that mock our needs, priorities, and desires?
In reality we'd prefer you to focus on attempting to heal the sick economy, restore our standing to one of respect amongst our allies and fear amongst our enemies, and in nearly every other area keep the long reach of government out of our lives. Then we'd have reason to thank you!
Unfortunately for us all, it is doubtful your delusion will allow you to see the need.
Copyright © 2010 Salem Web Network. All Rights Reserved.
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NZD/USD hit 0.7699 on Friday, the pair's lowest since June 12, 2012; the pair subsequently consolidated at 0.7733 by close of trade on Friday, down 3.8% for the week.
The pair is likely to find support at 0.7699, Friday's low and a 12-month low and resistance at 0.7806, Friday's session high.
The dollar rallied after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said Wednesday that the bank could begin slowing its USD85 billion-a-month bond purchasing program by the end of 2013 and wind it down completely by the middle of 2014 if the economy picks up as the central bank expects.
The bank said it expects the U.S. economy to grow between 2.3% and 2.6% in 2013. The Fed also said it expects the unemployment rate to fall to between 6.5% and 6.8% by the end of 2014 and inflation to edge closer to its 2% target.
Sentiment on the Kiwi was further dampened after data Thursday showed that manufacturing activity hit a nine-month low in June.
China's HSBC preliminary manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to 48.3 in June from 49.2 in May as new orders declined, indicating that the slowdown in manufacturing is worsening.
The Asian nation is New Zealand's second biggest export partner.
Meanwhile, in New Zealand, official data released Thursday showed that New Zealand's gross domestic product rose 0.3% in the first quarter, disappointing expectations for a 0.6% increase, after a 1.5% rise in the previous quarter.
In the week ahead, investors will be closely watching U.S. data on durable goods orders, jobless claims and consumer confidence for signs that the economic recovery is on track.
Ahead of the coming week, Investing.com has compiled a list of these and other significant events likely to affect the markets. The guide skips Monday as there are no relevant events on this day.
Tuesday, June 25
The U.S. is to publish official data on durable goods orders, a leading indicator of production, as well as closely watched reports on consumer confidence and new home sales.
Wednesday, June 26
The U.S. is to release revised data on first quarter economic growth as well as government data on crude oil stockpiles.
Thursday, June 27
New Zealand is to release official data on the trade balance, the difference in value between imports and exports, as well as data on business confidence.
Later Thursday, the U.S. is to release the weekly government report on initial jobless claims along with data on personal income and expenditure, which is to be followed by private sector data on pending home sales.
Friday, June 28
The U.S. is to round up the week with a report on manufacturing activity in Chicago and revised data from the University of Michigan on consumer sentiment.

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NCAA Football
Vernon Hargreaves Injury: Updates on Gators CB's Knee and Return
After a tremendously disappointing 4-8 campaign in 2013, the Florida Gators football team was hoping for a positive offseason and some momentum heading into the 2014 season.
Instead, Will Muschamp's bunch received some unfortunate news regarding cornerback Vernon Hargreaves Thursday. Robbie Andreu of The Gainesville Sun provided a number of updates on the situation:
Hargreaves is one of the most talented players on the entire Florida roster and was seen as a key to the resurgence of the defense. In fact, ESPN.com ranked him as the best true sophomore in the country and the 13th-best overall player in the country in its preseason rankings.
Hargreaves earned first-team All-SEC honors last year thanks to his three interceptions, 38 tackles and 11 total passes defended. He was second in the conference in passes defended per game at 1.17 and looked completely comfortable against elite competition as a freshman.
This injury is certainly a major blow for the Gators moving forward if it is serious. Check back for updates as they develop.
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Missouri Football 2014: Complete Preview and Predictions
Gary Pinkel guided the Missouri Tigers to a 12-2 record last season en route to a victory against Oklahoma State in the Cotton Bowl. Missouri has room for improvement and will not only look to secure an undefeated season but an SEC championship as well.
Watch as B/R's experts examine the Missouri Tigers before the 2014 season begins.
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Arizona State Football 2014: Complete Preview and Predictions
Todd Graham's Sun Devils put together a great 2013 regular season but failed to capitalize in the postseason. Arizona State fell to Stanford in the Pac-12 Championship and couldn't overcome Texas Tech in the Holiday Bowl. How will Arizona State fare in Graham's third season at the helm? Watch as Bleacher Report's experts preview Arizona State before the 2014 season begins.
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Arizona State Football 2014: Complete Preview and Predictions
Ole Miss Football 2014: Complete Preview and Prediction
Despite finishing with an overall record of 8-5, Hugh Freeze's Ole Miss Rebels struggled within the SEC, as they finished with a 3-5 record. However, the Rebels have managed to successfully bring in high-quality recruits in recent years. Expectations for Ole Miss continues to rise as these recruits gain valuable experience. Watch as B/R's experts weigh in on Ole Miss ahead of the 2014 season.
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Oklahoma State Football 2014: Complete Preview and Predictions
Head coach Mike Gundy enters his 10th season as Oklahoma State's head coach and looks to continue the success the Cowboys saw last season. In 2013, the Cowboys went 10-3 overall on the campaign with a 7-2 record within the Big 12 Conference. However, Gundy's squad failed to capitalize and lost to Missouri in the Cotton Bowl Classic. How will Oklahoma State rebound in 2014? Watch as Bleacher Report's experts preview the Cowboys ahead of the season.
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NCAA Board of Directors Approves Massive Changes to Division I Structure
The five biggest conferences in college football have just grown even more powerful, as the Division I board of directors has given those conferences the autonomous right to craft their own rules on several key student-athlete issues in college sports.
The final vote on Thursday was 16-2 in favor of the new changes. Michelle Brutlag Hosick of NCAA.com has more on the proposal itself:
The final model expands the Division I Board of Directors to include not only more presidents, but also a student-athlete, faculty representative, athletics director and female administrator.
A new body known as the Council will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the division and include more voices: two seats for student-athletes, two for faculty and four for commissioners.
The new model also grants flexibility to schools in the Atlantic Coast, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 and Southeastern conferences to change rules for themselves in a list of specific areas within Division I. The legislative process for these 65 schools, which could begin as early as Oct. 1, includes three student-athlete representatives from each conference who will vote on rule changes within those conferences.
Per the report, NCAA President Mark Emmert praised the decision:
I am immensely proud of the work done by the membership. The new governance model represents a compromise on all sides that will better serve our members and, most importantly, our student-athletes. These changes will help all our schools better support the young people who come to college to play sports while earning a degree.
The nuts and bolts of the new proposal come in the form of autonomy for the five major conferences and the new Council that has been established. The NCAA on Twitter passed along a graphic showing how the new voting system would work:
Some NCAA rules would fall outside the realm of autonomy, which would be governed and voted on by the Council. Here's a graphic from NCAA on Twitter showing the members who would comprise this Council:
It would appear that most of the issues the major conferences would have autonomy on would deal directly with student-athlete rights, from attendance stipends to the value of scholarships to medical expenses and even a student-athlete's rights when it comes to contacting agents.
Without question, one of the biggest issues surrounding the NCAA today is the rights of student-athletes, specifically as they relate to the question of whether college athletes should be paid. The issue came to a head in March, when the National Labor Relations Board's regional director in Chicago determined that members of the Northwestern football team were employees, not amateurs, and could form a union.
With the NCAA opposing the end to what it has termed amateurism, however, the new rules and two seats on the Council could be seen as an olive branch to student-athletes. And along the way, they also offer the major five conferences a new degree of power and independence they have never been afforded in NCAA history.
Ralph D. Russo of The Associated Press put into context exactly what all of these changes could mean going forward:
The proposal must still pass through a 60-day comment period, however. If 75 universities protest, the board will reconsider the decision, while the protest of 125 universities will suspend the proposal barring reconsideration.
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Dee Anderson Commits to LSU: What 2016 4-Star WR Brings to Tigers
Class of 2016 wide receiver Dee Anderson, a 4-star recruit from Mesquite, Texas, committed to LSU Thursday afternoon.
He confirmed the news with a celebratory Tweet:
"I committed to LSU because it was the perfect fit for me," Anderson told 247Sports Recruiting Insider Justin Hopkins, per Sonny Shipp of Geaux 247. "From the offense to the way they use receivers to the engineering program. It was a great fit."
Anderson attended the Tigers' Elite Camp on July 24, receiving his scholarship offer at the event. From there, it took him only two weeks to decide that Baton Rouge was his future home.
According to Shipp, Georgia was his next favorite option.
Anderson is the No. 119 overall player and No. 26 receiver in the 2016 class, checking in as the No. 13 prospect from the state of Texas.
That he ranks so high is remarkable because Anderson has not played much for his high school team, West Mesquite. According to Barton Simmons of 247Sports, he's caught only two passes in his career and struggled to get on the field as a sophomore.
But with a great camp circuit this summer, where he has slowly harnessed his physical tools into technical skills and been dominant at multiple events, Anderson has rocketed up recruiting boards.
Simmons says he has 5-star potential.
What sticks out immediately with Anderson is his height (6'4") and his rail-thin frame (177 lbs). He's entering only his junior year of high school, so he has ample time to fill out before anything is expected from him at LSU, but how he adds muscle is worth keeping an eye on.
Either way, though, his long arms and athletic ability should make him a useful target outside the numbers. LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron has always liked big targets that can get down the field.
Anderson joins 4-star wide receiver Stephen Sullivan, the No. 75 overall player, and 4-star dual-threat quarterback Feleipe Franks, the No. 41 overall player, as the third member of LSU's 2016 class.
Sullivan is 6'6" and Franks is 6'5". Only at LSU could a 4-star, 6'4" receiver be the lowest-ranked and shortest member of his recruiting class (however early in the cycle).
Height is becoming the norm with LSU's receivers, and the sample size of giant committed prospects is growing too big to call that a coincidence. Five-star incoming freshman Malachi Dupre is 6'2.5", and 4-star class of 2015 commit Jazz Ferguson is 6'5".
The Tigers are making a concerted effort to land big, athletic targets for Cameron to toy around with, and Anderson is a solid addition.
Because he is so raw, he has to be considered a boom-or-bust type prospect, but with Dupre, Sullivan and Ferguson (along with other blue-chip incoming freshmen such as Trey Quinn), LSU can afford to incur the risk for the potential of the reward.
The coaching staff will watch his development closely this fall, hoping that a good summer turns into his first good season on the field. Even if it doesn't, the 5-star potential Simmons alluded to will remain.
If he ever taps into it, Anderson could be a star in Baton Rouge.
All recruiting info refers to the 247Sports composite rankings.
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USC Football 2014: Schedule Breakdown and Predictions
After a season that saw Lane Kiffin fired and Steve Sarkisian hired, the USC Trojans look to push on into a new era of success.
Watch as B/R's experts break down the upcoming season for USC in the crowded Pac-12 picture.
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USC Football 2014: Schedule Breakdown and Predictions
Alabama Football: 5 Things to Watch for in Tide's First Fall Scrimmage
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama will get its first taste of live football action on Saturday when the team takes to Bryant-Denny Stadium for the first of two preseason scrimmages.
The scrimmages are closed to the general public, and media only get to watch five or so minutes of warm-ups—enough to check roles and participation but not much else. But there is still information to be gleaned from these tune-ups in the form of select scrimmage stats provided by Alabama and coach Nick Saban's post-scrimmage comments.
It's all a very take-it-with-a-grain-of-salt exercise, as only certain stats are released, and they don't necessarily represent a full game's worth of work—often times, the stats include extra situational work like goal-line and two-minute drills.
Still, it can give you some idea about the direction of the team and who's standing out.
With that, here are five things to watch for on Saturday.
Ohio State Football: Examining the Buckeyes' Most Important Position Battle
As Ohio State's 2013 season came to an end, Joel Hale came to a sobering conclusion. After beginning the year as a starter on Ohio State's defensive line, the junior defensive tackle was no longer as valued of a member of the Buckeyes roster as he was at the start of the year.
The emergence of freshman defensive end Joey Bosa shifted sophomore Adolphus Washington back inside to his original position of defensive tackle, effectively pushing Hale out of the OSU lineup. But rather than be content with spending his impending senior season as a reserve, the 6'4", 310-pounder approached Urban Meyer with a career-altering proposition.
"I wasn't doing what I wanted to do for the team toward the end of the season last year," Hale admitted. "That was bugging me. That was really bothering me and sticking with me. So I just wanted to do what I could and know that I can. I know I can do a lot more for the Buckeyes because I have a lot in my heart and a lot in my mind to make this team the best it can be. I went in with a change to the O-line in mind."
Meyer obliged, and with that, the three-year defensive lineman transformed into a first-year offensive lineman fighting in the most important position battle on Ohio State's most important unit. With the Buckeyes replacing four experienced starters from last season's offensive line, Meyer's already admitted that he's found his eyes drifting to one particular vacant spot.
"Left guard, left guard, left guard," Meyer unsolicitedly repeated during his opening fall camp press conference on Monday. "That's the one. If I had to say, 'Where's all the focus?,' to me, it's that left guard. What are we going to do with the left guard?"
That just so happens to be the position that Hale now finds himself at, although he's hardly a lock to be a starter when the Buckeyes take the field for their season opener against Navy on Aug. 30. In fact, the former defensive lineman is currently practicing as Ohio State's second-string left guard, as Antonio Underwood takes reps with the first team.
A fourth-year junior, Underwood is no stranger to adversity himself, as a promising spring session a year ago was cut short when the Shaker Heights, Ohio, native tore his ACL. But despite having spent the better part of the past year recovering, the 6'3", 303-pound Underwood feels as though he's picked up right where he left off.
"Last spring, I started to gain the reputation of being consistent," Underwood said in the spring. "I've picked that up. Obviously, there's still stuff I need to work on, but I feel as though I'm getting better."
Hale isn't the only former defensive lineman making a push for the starting spot formerly occupied by Andrew Norwell, however, as Billy Price has also thrown his name into the mix. After arriving at Ohio State as a defensive tackle a season ago, the Buckeyes staff opted to move him to center midway through the year, ultimately redshirting Price to preserve an extra year of eligibility.
Now, Price finds himself vying to be a starter at not just one, but two positions on the OSU offensive line. And while he may not have the upper hand in either battle—Jacoby Boren or Chad Lindsay figure to start at center—the Youngstown, Ohio, native's status as one of the strongest players on the entire team makes him an intriguing candidate nonetheless.
"The first three days, he's practiced at guard and at center," Buckeyes offensive line coach Ed Warinner said of Price. "We rotate him in at guard as well because he's a physically talented guy. So there's a chance that if he wasn't the starter at center, he could be a starter at guard or a role player at either position."
Also mixing it up at left guard so far this fall have been fourth-year junior Chase Farris and true freshman Marcelys Jones. Both, however, are long shots to see significant playing time this season, as Farris has bounced between offense and defense throughout his career, and Jones is a likely redshirt candidate.
For now, Underwood remains the favorite to be facing off with the Midshipmen in 23 days, but Hale's veteran presence should push him to the very end. As a senior in his last go-round at a new position, the new offensive lineman has made it clear that he won't go down without a fight, as it's more than just a starting spot he's currently vying for.
"It's a huge risk," Hale admitted of his position switch. "I'm fighting for my life right now. I'm fighting everyday."
*All quotes obtained firsthand unless noted otherwise.
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Virginia Tech Football 2014: Complete Preview and Predictions
Frank Beamer's Hokies found success in 2013, as they finished with an overall record of 8-5 and a 5-3 record within the ACC.
However, the team failed to finish the campaign on a positive note, losing to UCLA in the Sun Bowl. Beamer and the Hokies will look to start and finish this upcoming season on a stronger note.
Watch as B/R's experts examine Virginia Tech before the 2014 season begins.
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Texas A&M Football: Week 1 Fall Camp Stock Report
The Texas A&M football team has completed its first week of fall camp, and there were a few surprises. It is hard to get a read on where the team is at before the full pads go on, but some of the younger players on the roster have already made an impression on their coaches and teammates.
Head coach Kevin Sumlin and his staff continue to experiment with different players in different situations, so it is tough to gauge where each player ranks on the depth chart during the first week of camp.
There are multiple positions still up for grabs. The competitions for most of these starting spots will continue until fall camp. The starting quarterback position will be decided with two weeks remaining before the August 28 opener against South Carolina.
Quarterback Competition Continues
Both sophomore quarterback Kenny Hill and true freshman quarterback Kyle Allen split snaps with the first-team offense during the first week of camp. This will continue until the coaches pick a starter, and then he will get all of the snaps with the first-team offense leading up to the season opener.
Hill had a nice moment during 11-on-11. When pressure forced him out of the pocket, he scrambled left to buy time and found running back Trey Williams in the end zone for a touchdown. That is what Hill gives you that Allen does not: the ability to extend plays with his feet.
Hill received most of the snaps with the first-team offense Monday while Allen was stuck with the second team. The two quarterbacks will rotate snaps until the coaches are ready to make their decision.
Youth Is Served on Defense
The coaches have not wasted any time throwing the newcomers into the fire on defense. Defensive ends Myles Garrett, Qualen Cunningham and Darrell Jackson all have received a serious look from the coaches.
Garrett has shared snaps on the first-team defense with Daeshon Hall. It does not matter who the coaches decide to start on the weak side, but expect to see Garrett on the field a lot when the opposing team is expected to pass. Garrett is a true freshman but is thicker physically than Hall.
Cunningham and Jackson have been getting snaps on the second team. The Aggies did not have a pass rush from their defensive line in 2013. It is imperative that they develop some depth at defensive end in 2014, so they can attack the opposing quarterback for four quarters.
Both true freshmen linebackers have seen action with the second-team defense. Otaro Alaka and Josh Walker are trying to impress the coaches enough to earn some playing time and avoid a redshirt.
Nothing Is Guaranteed
The Aggie football coaches continue to experiment with different players in different formations in order to find the best combination of players to offer the team a chance at success. Senior offensive guard Jarvis Harrison has started at left guard for the past two years.
He is currently running second team at left guard while Garrett Gramling is practicing with the first team. There is no timetable on when Harrison will move back up with the first team.
The Aggie defenses continue to use multiple formations. Their base formation is the 4-3 defense, but they have been using 4-2-5 schemes and the 33-stack in practice.
When the Aggies went to a three-man front Monday, they had Alonzo Williams at nose guard. When they went to an even front, they had Zaycoven Henderson at nose guard and Jay Arnold at defensive tackle. Expect the coaches to continue to mix and match players in an attempt to determine the ideal combinations.
Sophomore linebacker A.J. Hilliard has been getting some snaps with the first-team defense at weak-side linebacker. The 6'2", 230-pound transfer from TCU has the size at linebacker that the Aggies desire. If he can earn a starting spot, then that would be a big boost to the Aggies' run defense.
Senior outside linebacker Donnie Baggs has been expected to start on the weak side. His lack of size caused him to get swallowed up by offensive linemen in 2013 and become an ineffective defender.
The starting wide receivers seem set with Josh Reynolds, Malcome Kennedy, Speedy Noil and Ricky Seals-Jones on the first team. Seals-Jones played in the slot Monday with Noil on the outside. Aggie fans should expect offensive coordinator Jake Spavital to moves Seals-Jones all over the field in order to find favorable matchups.
It is only the first week of practice, but the coaches have to be happy with the improved depth on the team. The depth on the lines and the skill positions is particularly impressive. The Texas A&M football team is starting to physically resemble an SEC football program.
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Eastern Michigan Unveils New Gray Turf at 'The Factory'
When teams in the Mid-American Conference visit Eastern Michigan this season, they will need to focus on their opponent, not the playing surface.
No turf is more recognizable than Boise State's. Now, more and more teams—including Eastern Michigan—have started to install some colorful turf.
The Eagles recently unveiled new gray turf at Rynearson Stadium, aka "The Factory." Coach Chris Creighton and team captains Pudge Cotton, Lincoln Hansen and Pat O'Connor helped show off the new field.
There are plenty of pictures of the gray turf:
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Rutgers Football Team Holds Wild Ice Bath Rave Party After Practice
Two-a-days are the best and worst of times.
By the time you finish that second practice, you feel like you've been beaten with a sack full of Pog slammers.
The upshot, however, is you're too tired to care. Exhaustion to the point of giddiness sets in, and if you're on the Rutgers football team, you might find yourself waist-deep in ice water and fist-pumping to house music.
This is the strange and spectacular scene that played out after a recent double session held by the Scarlet Knights.
The team uploaded video of an absolute rager they had after a long day on the practice fields. Rutgers dubs the party "#ClubIce," which is another way of saying Ultra with freezing water.
What you are watching is not an impromptu event. Someone set up a tent and rented out laser lights and smoke machines for this. Air horns and a disco ball were involved.
Best of all, Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood partook in #ClubIce.
Rutgers posted a picture to Instagram with a caption claiming the ice-bath party had been a surprise organized by Flood.
"Surprise at the end of the first double session, @CoachKyleFlood introduced #RFootball to #ClubIce!" read the caption.
Let it be known: Greg Schiano would never allow this.
Schiano men sit quietly in their ice baths, contemplating their shortcomings as the Dear Leader stews beans on an open fire and recounts his great grandfather's violent run-in with a pair of rutting bison on the Tallgrass Prairie.
Flood is not a Schiano man, and that is a great thing.
So if you're looking to rage, it's going down at #ClubIce. It's like partying at the Moontower, but you can't feel your groin.
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Oregon Football 2014: Complete Preview of Ducks Offense and Defense
The Oregon Ducks are one of the most talented teams in the nation, with playmakers all over the roster.
Watch as B/R's experts break down Oregon on both sides of the ball, as the Ducks look to challenge once again for the Pac-12 championship.
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Skip the Hotel and Rent a Vacation Home
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By Kate Silver
One of my favorite vacations of all time wasn't in a beachside resort. It didn't involve room service, and there was no "Do Not Disturb" sign to hang. That's because I drove with my boyfriend two hours from my apartment in Chicago to a small farmhouse, surrounded by 60 acres of snowy woods in Valparaiso, Indiana. "Close to everything, but a world away," read the listing on Vacation Rental By Owner, where I found the semi-secret escape. It couldn't have been truer.
By day, we hiked through the snow with our dog, searched for curious deer and warmed up with hot tea and a good book in the roomy house. By night, we grilled steaks, gazed at the stars, played board games and watched movies. With no one around for miles and miles, the concept of "Do Not Disturb" was never a consideration. Ever since that vacation, I've looked for rentals rather than searching for hotels when I travel.
While vacation rentals have long been popular in Europe, Americans are beginning to embrace the adventure. More and more U.S. travelers are eschewing hotel rooms and living like locals do, literally, by staying in someone else's home.
Vacation rentals allow for increased privacy, space, comfort and savings. A report by industry insiders at Vacation Rental Managers Association found that 24 percent of leisure travelers in the U.S. have stayed in a vacation rental home in the past two years. The National Association of Realtors found in a 2011 survey that 91 percent of vacation-home buyers say they plan to rent their property, long or short term.
With rapid growth in rental sites in recent years, it's easy to find the perfect house or condo for your needs, whether you're looking for a waterfront home that sleeps eight in Key West, a cozy condo in Aspen or a wild mansion with a pool and fire pit in Las Vegas.
So start out 2013 in your Traverse, whose roomy interior lets you feel more at home when you're on the road. And don't be limited by a hotel—slip into something more comfortable.
Who knows? If you search these top sites, you may find your dream pad (even if it's only for a week or two):
Choose from 325,000 vacation rentals around the world. Options run the gamut, with Hawaiian beach homes, downtown condos, mountain cabins and everything in between.
Vacation Rental By Owner, the sister site to Homeaway, offers 190,000 rentals. One benefit here: filters. Search for different locations and narrow down the options by filtering perks, such as a hot tub, fireplace, outdoor grilling, golf rental, ocean view, houseboats and more.
At TripAdvisor.com's site, travelers can search 170,000 properties to rent for one night to one month. This site is distinguished by its extensive collection of verified user reviews—only people who have actually stayed at the property can comment.
Airbnb.com lets you search for an apartment, a home or a couch. This site has a distinctly hip feel, compared to the more traditional options listed above, and does a great job of highlighting some of the more unusual places to stay like in a boot-shaped house, a ship, train cars and even a few snow domes.
The trademarks mentioned in this story are held by their respective owners.
This is the second in a series of Homes Away From Home stories on Chevy Culture. Also check out The Pop-Up Supper Club.
Kate Silver is an award-winning journalist and editor based in Chicago. Her work appears regularly in Spirit Magazine, Men's Health, the Chicago Tribune and Midwest Living, as well as on Parents.com.


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Codename Revolution: The Nintendo Wii Platform (Platform Studies)
Codename Revolution: The Nintendo Wii Platform (Platform Studies)
by Steven E. Jones and George K. Thiruvathukal
English | 2012 | ISBN: 026201680X | 216 pages | PDF | 7 MB
The Nintendo Wii, introduced in 2006, helped usher in a moment of retro-reinvention in video game play.
This hugely popular console system, codenamed Revolution during development, signaled a turn away from fully immersive, time-consuming MMORPGs or forty-hour FPS games and back toward family fun in the living room. Players using the wireless motion-sensitive controller (the Wii Remote, or "Wiimote") play with their whole bodies, waving, swinging, swaying. The mimetic interface shifts attention from what's on the screen to what's happening in physical space.
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Wii Fitness For Dummies By Christina T. Loguidice, Bill Loguidice
Wii Fitness For Dummies
By Christina T. Loguidice, Bill Loguidice
2010 | 264 Pages | ISBN: 0470521589 | PDF | 5,2 MB
Have fun while getting fit!
Here's how to get the most from your Wii Fitness system
It's a perfect fit — Wii gaming fun designed to improve your overall health and fitness! The advice of these two personal trainers makes it even better. You'll learn to use Wii Fit Plus, EA Sports Active: Personal Trainer, and Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010. Find out how to create your own individualized workout and watch yourself improve!
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Nintendo Wii Flash Game Creator's Guide: Design, Develop, and Share Your Games Online
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Nintendo Wii Flash Game Creator's Guide: Design, Develop, and Share Your Games Online /by Todd Perkins. Whip up awesome Wii games using Flash and ActionScript. Nintendo Wii Flash Game Creator's Guide lays out each next generation technique alongside real-world examples and cut and paste code samples.
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Winning Eleven Playmaker 2013 JPN NTSC Wii-Caravan
Winning Eleven Playmaker 2013 JPN NTSC Wii-Caravan
English | Platform: Wii | Release: 2012 | 4.36 GB
Genre: Sports
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Nintendo Working On App Store For Wii U Console
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It seems the latest company who intends to launch their own App store is Nintendo, according to a recent report by the Daily, Nintendo are working on their own app store for their Wii U console which will go on sale in 2012.
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Dolphin Wii and Gamecube emulator SVN r7599
Windows Software | Dolphin Wii and Gamecube emulator SVN r7599 | 11 MB
Dolphin is the first Wii and gamecube emulator able to run commercial games!
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Spider Man Edge Of Time USA Wii
Spider Man Edge Of Time USA Wii
English | Platform: Wii | Release: October 4, 2011 | Publisher: Activision | Developer: Beenox | 4.32 GB
Genre: Action
Playingthe roles of the Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099, Spider-Man:Edge of Time propels gamers on a high-octane, adrenaline-fueledadventure in which the heroic web-slingers must urgently work togetheracross time to save each other and prevent a disaster that ultimatelyleads to the death of the Amazing Spider-Man. Against the backdrop of arich, tightly crafted narrative by acclaimed Marvel veteran writer PeterDavid, the game features two individual timelines evolving in parallel,as well as cause-and-effect moments driven by the narrative. The gameutilizes picture-in-picture moments where the actions of theSpider-Man in the present immediately affect the Spider-Man in thefuture and his surroundings.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword shakes up the tried-and-true adventure game formula and marks a turning point for the franchise. The introduction of full motion controls enabled by Wii MotionPlus technology synchronizes player movements with Link's actions while offering the most intuitive play control of any game in the series to date. Prepare for intense puzzle-solving as only The Legend of Zelda games can deliver.
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Monopoly Collection (Wii) 2011
Wii | Region: USA | Language: English | Developer/Publisher: Electronic Arts | 3.38 GB
Genre: Strategy, Board Compilation
Monopoly Deluxe includes two full Monopoly games plus all-new bonus content, all in one disc!
MONOPOLY: The Monopoly video game makes gameplay accessible for players of all ages and skill levels. The game feature multiplayer capabilities allowing up to four aspiring tycoons to play simultaneously. In addition, players have the ability to unlock multiple never-before-seen game boards that each carry a unique theme such as jungle, snowy ice and delectable desserts.
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Cabelas Survival Shadows of Katmai USA WII-SUSHi
English | Platform: Wii | Release: November 1, 2011 | Publisher: Activision | Developer: Activision | 4.32 GB
Encounter the Arctic's deadliest creatures in an epic struggle for survival in Cabela's Survival: Shadows of Katmai. Packed with the game-changing Top Shot Elite controller, gamers will face non-stop challenges and the ride of a lifetime through the daunting Alaskan wilderness in an effort to complete a mysterious mission.
Witness the drama unfold as players take the role of bush pilot Logan James after he survives a horrific plane crash that leaves him in a remote corner of the Alaskan high country. Injured, isolated and in the middle of a hostile wilderness, Logan is cut off from all hope of rescue and it's up to players to guide him to safety in his epic battle against deadly predators and the frigid elements of nature.
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Nintendo Bringing Hulu Plus To 3DS And Wii, 3DS Preps For 3D Video Recording
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Nintendo may be struggling to move a serious amount of 3DS handhelds, but this just might help. Hulu Plus is coming to the 3DS and Wii. According to a new release from the company, 3DS and Wii owners will soon have the ability to access even more of their favorite TV shows and movies: the Hulu Plus service will be added to both systems by the end of the year. Nintendo is also announcing new features being added to the Nintendo 3DS system, including the ability to record 3D videos, new musical artists coming to Nintendo Video and a new animated 3D video from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Additionally, Nintendo 3DS owners will soon see four inventive downloadable Nintendo-published games and applications delivered to the Nintendo eShop, a one-stop shop for entertainment options.
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Dance Dance Revolution II USA WII-ZRY
English | Platform: Wii | Release: October 11, 2011 | Publisher: Konami | Developer: Konami | 4.32 GB
Genre: Music
DanceDanceRevolution II is the definitive Music & Motion game that combines fun, fitness, competition, dance and music for everyone! The game boasts over 50 songs (including today's hottest pop hits) and a whole host of features for dance fanatics. Gamers of any skill level can jump in thanks to simple controls and the helpful DDR School Mode to train your skills. Meanwhile for dancer who've proved their flair, there's the new Doubleplay mode where you link two DDR mats for one player to play at the same time!
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My Body Coach 2 PAL WII-WiiERD
English | Platform: Wii | Release: 28/09/2011 | Publisher and Developer: Big Ben Interactive | 4.34 GB
Genre: Sports
My Body Coach 2 features over 130 routines and a gym dance mode playable by up to two players.
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WII | English | USA | Developer/Publisher: Electronic Arts | 4.33 Gb
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FIFA Soccer 12 is the 19th game in Electronic Arts' popular video game soccer series. Continuing with the franchise's unique blend of realism and innovative features that bring the authenticity to the video game pitch that fans crave, FIFA Soccer 12 is an exciting title for longtime and existing fans of console sports gaming. Game features include: the choice full-sized stadium matches or pared down street matches, 30 leagues, 500 teams and 15,000 players, the all-new Manager Mode and a personalized Soccer City.
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Today Americans in many large cities are experiencing levels of homicide last experienced in the mid-1950s. This is the result of a crime decline across the country that began in the early 1990s, when homicide levels were twice has high (or higher).
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Lessons from the 'sordid decades': Miscarriages of justice in NY's 'War on Crime' in the '80s and '90s
Any reader of the paper of record will be impressed with the series of impressive features dealing with various aspects of county level justice in the five boroughs that make up New York City. While not all of them have cast their gaze backwards (for instance the superb recent series on delay … More >
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I've finished reading New York Times reporter Sam Dolnick's important investigative report on New Jersey's burgeoning system of half way houses, Unlocked — and I'm still more impressed with the power of traditional media ways of representing crime and criminal justice than I am with the power of its investigating … More >
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Getachew Mekuria and the Ex
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Dutch punk outfit the Ex has been a globally aware and politically minded musical force of nature since the late 1970s, but since the late 80s the band has fervently and organically intertwined that awareness into its musicmaking process. The band has explored folk music from Hungary, Turkey, the Congo, Eritrea, and Vietnam, and has recorded and toured with countless musical collaborators, from Sonic Youths Lee Renaldo and Thurston Moore and Dutch improviser/composer Ab Baars to vocalist Han Buhrs and a remarkably rich body of work with the late American cellist Tom Cora. More recently, a long-running interest in the music of Ethiopia, and especially saxophonist Getachew Mukuria, resulted in two tours of the East African country, the band extending an invitation to Mukuria to play at its 25th anniversary celebrations in 2004, and eventually 06s gorgeous Moa Anbessa recording of Mukuria tunes backed by the Ex plus a horn section.
This month, that group visits America for the first time, and City Paper spoke with the Ex guitarist Andy Moor by phone from his home in Amsterdam about the upcoming string of dates, which brings the big band to the Ottobar Aug. 14.
City Paper: How did you first discover Ethiopian music? Through the Ethiopiques series? I ask only because such music was often hard to come by in the States before compilations and labels such as Crammed Discs made such music more readily available.
Andy Moor: We were actually into the music long before the Ethiopiques series. Ive been listening to African music for 20 years, but maybe about 15 years or 17 years ago I heard this record called Ere Mela Mela by Mahmoud Ahmed--its also in the Ethiopiques series now, its No. 7, but originally it was released as just an LP called Ere Mela, and that was the first record of that stuff that I heard. And then another one called Ethiopique Groove, which is also on that series now. It was actually put out by the same guy [Francis Falceto] who put out the Ethiopiques series, it was just released earlier. It was before he came up with this idea to do a series, he just put out two LPs through this Crammed Discs label.
So thats how we first discovered it and really, really liked it when we heard that. And then we used to go to restaurants in Amsterdam because theres about 10 here, Ethiopian restaurants. And we used to hear all these old, wobbly cassettes that they were playing, and there were all this stuff we didnt know, so we were always asking the owner of the restaurant what it was. And they would say some unpronounceable name that we never remembered. It actually took a long time before the names actually stuck in our head and we got a bit of an idea of what it was all about. And then we discovered Getachew when we went to Ethiopia and we found a cassette of his music. It was a copy of a copy of a copy, but it really stood out. It was instrumental and it was quite unusual, because most of the pop music is always with vocals are so important to the music in Ethiopian life. Ethiopian people still ask us, Why are you interested in this music when you dont understand what the words are about? And we explain to them that we love the music and were also musicians so were really listening to it in a slightly different way.
But from that we discovered who he was, and we decided when we our 25th anniversary, which was in 2004, that we would invite Getachew to play at the anniversary and play with the ICP. [Instant Composers Pool] So that happened, Francis Falceto, the guy who puts out the Ethiopiques series, he got us in contact with Getachew, and he came over and he played with the ICP. And then we went on tour together in this bus.
CP: The entire big band?
AM: Yeah. We did this crazy French tour of a week with about 35 musicians, and Getachew was one of them. And each night he played a solo, and at that time we werent playing with him. We were out playing our Ex set but we had one song in our set, which is actually called Getachew, and we invited him each night to come onstage to join us, because it was one of his songs that we were doing a version of. And I think he really, really enjoyed that one song every night playing with us. And it was him that suggested, after that, he said, I want you,--he called us, the Ex band,--and he said, I want the Ex band to play my music. So the great thing was that it was his idea, not ours. And then he sent us a CD with 10, just the melody on a saxophone, and we just went into the rehearsal room and tried to figure out how to put arrangements on them. And then he came over and we rehearsed together and played a few gigs and recorded. Its great for him to be so open about that because he was really not used to our kind of music.
CP: So you didnt record in Ethiopia?
AM: No, we recorded in Amsterdam, but we prepared quite a lot before hand. We listened to the CDs, cause quite a bit of the songs are on the CD, [Ethiopiques] No. 14, and we sort of figured out--we did a mixture of trying to sort of not copy but get a similar idea to what is on his CD but also our own sound and also our own ideas. And he was very open. Whenever we came up with a new idea for one of his songs, he was totally into it.
CP: How was it playing in Ethiopia when you went over there?
AM: Well, the first time we toured there was four or five years ago, and at that point we knew who Getatchew was but we had never met him. He was just this kind of legendary figure to us. So we didnt really know him and we didnt meet him on that trip either. But we did a kind of mixture of our songs and some Ethiopian songs, but we didnt play with Ethiopian musicians on that tour. That was more us playing our own stuff to Ethiopian people. We did two tours like that, one time doing a circle in the north and one a circle in the south.
CP: How did audiences respond to the shows?
AM: A mixture of amusement, really excited, kind of, and I think very happy that we choose--this weird Dutch band--choose to come all the way over and also play some Ethiopian songs. It was like a celebration in a way, it felt a bit like a spectacle also. For them it must have been quite bizarre, but there was something quite real about it. And they way we played, I think they sensed our energy and enthusiasm--we really, really liked this music. We werent just doing it as a kind of show or something. For us it was really, kind of, you know . . .
CP: Sincere?
AM: Exactly. And we mixed it with our songs. And they actually really, really liked our songs. We were wondering a bit how they would react to our songs. We thought, Lets choose the sort of more melodic songs in our set. But we did a few of the crazy ones, and the crazy songs were the ones they loved the most. They really went for the kind of energetic, rhythmic--I think they just liked the power and the energy of it. I guess the music was so bizarre for them anyway. But maybe not. Maybe they . . . I dont know. Its very hard to imagine how Ex music, that has evolved over 25 years at that point, how theyre going to respond to it. Because they havent had any history of punk ever get in there. I think theyve had a bit of hip-hop, a bit of R&B, a bit of soul, and in the 60s they had the whole James Brown thing and all that stuff, but I dont think they ever heard a punky guitar band like that. So I think for them it was a new kind of sound but with a similar energy, a recognizable energy anyway.
CP: I imagine you werent playing in rock clubs anyway.
AM: No. We werent really playing in clubs at all. We were playing in public spaces more like. On the stairs of a theater we played. And, basically, on a giant podium in a big outdoor square, which is right next to a sort of service station, but where about three or four thousand people came. And then we played in a giant old cow barn, and then in a police community hall. [laughs] It was very odd, mostly not really set up at all for gigs. And actually we had a little sort of generator to power the amps and the PA--we brought our own PA and everything. It was really set up on the day when we arrived into town. We would have to go and meet the chief of police of the town and make a deal with them. Wed say, Wed like to play here. Can you suggest a place? And they would suggest a place. Thats how we ended up in the police community hall once, because that was what the chief of police of that town offered. And sometimes they would ask for $50 for us playing, and other times they didnt ask anything. And then we would drive around advertising the gig just with a megaphone and sticking posters up on the day of the show.
CP: Now thats DIY.
AM: [laughs] Yeah. And the thing is, we didnt charge any money for it. There was no point asking any money for this. We got a bit of help from the Dutch government, they helped fund it a bit. But basically, it would have been crazy to try and charge an admission. It would have been ridiculous.
CP: I read, I think inMoa Anbessas liner notes, that you also had cassette copies of the album made because CDs arent what people listen to in Ethiopia.
AM: Yes, in Ethiopia music is still mostly sold on cassette. So we just made 10,000 cassettes and pretty much sort of left them there and left it up to them a bit to see how it goes. But basically, if you want to buy music there, you go around to shops, and there are CDs for sale, but theyre a little bit too expensive. People still cant really afford to buy them and CD players. And all the taxi drivers have cassette machines, so actually what we did was we went to the main taxi stand in the piazza and we just gave loads of the taxi drivers cassettes. So basically they drive around the whole city playing our cassettes, its a really nice.
CP: Do you still find copies of copies of cassettes in public markets there? Ive still seen that--or CDR bootlegging--in places Ive been to recently.
AM: When we were first there it was extreme. You had copies of sort of 10th generation, and they were beginning to sound pretty bad. All the cassette shops arent allowed to do that anymore. There are some copyright laws there, but it happens still. But basically, theres 10,000 original cassettes there [of the album], and God knows how many copies. Theres nothing we can do about that, and thats the whole point. Thats fine, thats the way music gets spread there.
CP: Do you have any idea of how its been received in Ethiopia, what people think of it?
AM: Well, the thing is most of the songs that we played are very old songs by Getachew, and half of them arent even his songs, they come from traditional Ethiopian songs. Theyre either a war song or a certain scale that he plays. It would be the equivalent of an Ethiopian band coming over and playing really, really old blues numbers. People know most of the songs anyway. This is another version, and that happens a lot in Ethiopia. A lot of the singers and the pop stars they sing a new version of an old tune. That tradition is still really strong there. And theres some great tunes there.
CP: You joined the band in the early 1990s, correct?
AM: Yeah.
CP: That seems to be the time when--now, Ive since become familiar with the bands entire output, but I really didnt start being that familiar with the Ex at all until the late 1980s--but it seems like over the 90s the band really started broadening its ideas and sound through collaborations and exploring the music of other cultures.
AM: I think the Ex was always into playing with guests and other musicians, theyd always done that, and I think it just became wider and wider. As our access to different kinds of music from all over the world became easier and easier, we got exposed to much more music. And when I joined I was really into East European music and African music. I always had a lot of those records. So the great thing when I first joined [the band], the moment I joined also Tom Cora joined, and he was also into that sort of stuff. So it was a perfect chance to explore these areas.
It wasnt so much that we had a strategy with that. I think it was more--again, when anyone has an idea and they throw it into the pot, we try in the rehearsal room and it either works or it doesnt work. And when it works it ends up in a gig, and even in the gig we can try it a few times and we can lose it because it doesnt get better. So that just grew from a very early stage.
CP: I was going to ask about access because, although there has always been a great deal of music from other cultures on LP, the availability of it now seems so much more vast, and I didnt know if being in Europe has given you and the band better access to explore such music through travel or just proximity to so many different cultures. How did you first start getting into such music?
AM: I felt like I heard a lot of rock music and I kind of knew it. It wasnt so easy to hear new stuff that I liked anymore. I remember at university I was studying anthropology and I suddenly was given access to the music library and hundreds of records of traditional music from all over the world, and I suddenly felt, My god. First of all, I didnt realize that people were actually recording music from all over the world--I didnt know that existed. And then when I started listening to it, some of it was bizarre music. And I guess I dont have one specific style of music that Im interested in, and suddenly there was this whole area of music that I never heard. And thats continued--its endless. In a way, now, especially, we have such incredible access to music. You cant say that youve heard it all or that you cant find any music out there that you like. Thats ridiculous, its impossible. I think Ill never have enough time in my life to hear all the great music out there. Of course, a lot of its awful, also, so you sort of choose the stuff that you like.
But I think keeping that sort of openness, of looking out for stuff all over, is part of it and probably part of what keeps the Ex fresh. Were not just a bunch of people sitting at home listening to punk records. We never listen to punk records anymore. Occasionally Ill listen to an old Fall song or a Birthday Party song, because some of them are really amazing. But most of the music is either new stuff that is just coming out that Im checking out or electronic music and dubstep or dub African music. All that stuff can go back into the band when we play without it having to sound like that. Its more like influences that trickle in.
CP: Plus, its rather humbling and cool to realize theres so much music out there that you havent heard or responded to before at all.
AM: Exactly. And with each area you can touch the surface or go really, really deep into it. And to go really deep, you need time. You need to listen to it again and again. Its not something that you can just study. Youve actually got to listen to the stuff and get to know it, and that takes your lifetime for one style or even one country of music. So, in a way, its endless. Its great, it can be a bit overwhelming as well, but its also fantastic. Weve been listening to Ethiopian music for a long time, and this project is in that area, but at the moment were planning a new project with a new bunch of musicians and we dont know what were going to do. And thats so great. Every time we go to the rehearsal room, its a bit of a mystery and a bit of an experiment, because we have no idea how were going to sound like the next time.
CP: That has to be a great feeling to share with bandmates.
AM: It is. You feel like youre in a new band each time you make a new set.
CP: So is this the first time the Ex has brought this project to the States?
AM: With this group, yes. And its the first time Getachew has ever been in the States. And the great thing is were playing in Washington, where theres a massive Ethiopian population. And we heard in Baltimore theres quite a big Ethiopian population, so were hoping some of those people come. We went to Washington and we went to restaurants and put up leaflets and stuff, but we have no idea whether the people will actually go for it because its in a rock club and stuff. Its hard to say. But that would be great if Ethiopians came. For some Ethiopians its old music, to the young kids, but when we told people about it they were really excited. Some people thought Getachew wasnt even alive anymore, so to hear that he was alive and playing in their city, that was really good news.
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When you have a broken screw or bolt, and there is nothing to grab with a pair of pliers, What do you do? There are other things that you can do. Before using screw extractors, there are a couple of simpler things you can try.
If there is something to grab, maybe you can use a pair of pliers or vice grips.
Another way of removing a broken screw or bolt is by using a hacksaw to cut a slot in the top of the screw and try to use a screwdriver to remove it.
Another method is by using screw extractors, or another term is E-Z outs.
A screw extractor, or an E-Z out, is made in two basic designs. One is a tool that round like a drill and it has ridges that go to the left or backwards. It is slightly tapered, and the ridges look like the soft Ice cream on a cone that you get at an Ice cream store. When it is inserted in a hole of a specific size, the ridges will dig into the walls of the hole. The first thing that you do is drill a hole in the center of the broken screw. Then you insert this round tool in a T handle wrench, and insert it into the hole and turn it to the left, or a counterclockwise direction, it will wedge itself in the hole and unscrew the broken screw.
The other design is a tapered shaft that is square in design. This type is inserted by a sharp tapping into the hole. The edges that would come in contact with the wall of a drilled hole would have an edge that would dig in when tapped sharply. When you turn it in a left hand direction, or counterclockwise direction, the broken screw would unscrew. A smaller size of this type is called a broach, and is used by jewelers on very small screws.
The taper of both of these tools would be slight, because if the taper were too sharply it would act just like a reamer and would only remove metal from the straight hole and you would end up with a tapered hole. They are made to be used in specific size holes, which are marked on their side. When using a screw extractor, look on the side and it will usually tell you what size drill to use. If you have any questions about the size of the drill, or which one is the closest, or if you don't have the exact size, then refer to the
Drill and Tap Chart.
Using a center punch, dimple the center of the screw, marking the spot you will be drilling. If you have access to a Drill press vise, and you have access to a drill press or you have a steady hand, then try to drill it as straight as possible.
After the hole is drilled, use a T Handlewrench and insert the screw extractor into the hole and lock the extractor in the screw by turning it to the left, or backwards. The left handed groves will keep digging into the walls of the hole you drilled until the screw comes loose and starts unscrewing.
Screw extractors are made in various sizes for different size screws, thicker ones for larger screws, smaller ones for thinner screws. They also come in two lengths, normal length for the general jobs, and short stubby ones for the jobs that are too short for the long ones to work.
If you wanted to remove a screw that was in a hole that was only an inch you might run into trouble. You would hit the bottom of the drilled hole before it grabbed the screw. You would need an extractor that would grab right away, that's what the shorter ones are for. There are more to a set because the range of each would be smaller, thus you would need more of them.
If the broken screw is lodged too tightly, or is damaged the screw extractor might break in the hole. This would be a bigger problem, because the extractor is made of hardened steel and can't be drilled. Before this happens then you should go another method.
The other method I mentioned was drilling the screw out. You would first drill a hole as close to center as possible and as straight as possible, This you already did to begin with. The next thing you would do is reference the drill and tap chart and find the next largest drill and carefully drill the hole larger. You would keep doing this until you can vaguely see the threads showing. At this point you might be able to pick out some of the screw that is left in the threads. The final part of this method is to use a Taper Tap and retap the threaded hole, "clean out the threads".
If you have an easy out large enough, you can use it to remove a small piece of pipe that you broke in the wall. All you have to do is mount it on some long rod or another pipe to extend it far enough in the wall to insert it into the pipe. If the pipe is larger than the easy out you have then you will have to get one made for a pipe.
It is two pieces of metal that when put inside a tube or pipe the wedge themselves inside and the only thing that will turn if you continue to apply force is the pipe itself, which is what you wanted in the first place.
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Running, jumping, dancing all things that kids love to do seem easy, but when you are a child with a heart defect, you are often sidelined.
Like most 12-year olds, Jamie Rich enjoys playing video games but until recently, that has been about as active as he could get.
At three days old, doctors found a hole in Jamie's heart and since then he has lived through five surgeries and is now proving a common belief wrong.
A 12-week pilot study monitored Jamie's, and the hearts of 15 other kids during an aerobic activity and all but one showed significant improvement.
"Jamie was one of our success stories. He had low exercise capacity, but he worked hard and he had a substantial improvement," says cardiologist Jonathan Rhodes.
The kids exercised twice a week for an hour combining stretching, aerobics and light weight training.
Seven months later, the cardiac benefits are still there and Jamie's parents say he is a different boy.