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Civil Rights Are Too Important to Leave to Special-Interest Advocates Recorded: Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Research Fellow Jonathan Bean, author of Race and Liberty in America: The Essential Reader appeared on WORD radio to discuss Bean's recent Op-Ed about his experience on the Illinois State Advisory Committee on Civil Rights. On Martin Luther King Day, Bean says King's dream of a more just society is poorly served by ignoring viewpoints that disagree with our own.
Experts: Jonathan BeanType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Constitutional Law, Culture/ Society, Freedom, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Politics, Race Issues
Stephen P. Halbrook Discusses Nazi Gun Control on The Steve Malzberg Show Recorded: Thursday, October 16, 2014
Research Fellow Stephen P. Halbrook, author of Gun Control in the Third Reich: Disarming the Jews and Enemies of the State appeared on the Steve Malzberg Show on NewsMax TV. Halbrook spoke about his recent book outlining the gun control methods employed by the Weimar Republic and the Nazi regime.
Experts: Stephen P. HalbrookType: TelevisionIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Crime, Freedom, Government Power, Gun Control, History (International), Law Enforcement, Political Ideology and Philosophy, Race Issues
The Explosion of Patent Litigation Recorded: Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Research Fellow William J. Watkins, Jr., author of Patent Trolls, appeared on the Steve Malzberg Show on Newsmax TV. Watkins talks about patent trolls, who are costing billions to the US economy by filing lawsuits against innovators. The result of these lawsuits slows the process of new technology and stifles innovation.
Experts: William J. Watkins Jr.Type: TelevisionIssues: Business, Free Market Economics, Litigation, Regulation and Deregulation, Science, Technology
Jonathan Bean on The Bob Zadek Show Recorded: Sunday, August 10, 2014
Research Fellow Jonathan Bean, author of Race and Liberty in America appeared on The Bob Zadek Show, a Libertarian talk show broadcast live on Talk 910 KKSF.
Experts: Jonathan BeanType: RadioIssues: Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Culture/ Society, Free Market Economics, Freedom, History (U.S), Politics, Race Issues, Religion
Lawrence McQuillan: Economic Freedom Recorded: Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Lawrence McQuillan discusses Economic Freedom.
For information on The Challenge of Liberty Summer Seminar, click here.
Experts: Lawrence J. McQuillanType: Challenge of Liberty SeminarsIssues: Bureaucracy and Government, Business, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Economic Policy, Economists, Free Market Economics, Property Rights, Public Choice Theory, Regulation and Deregulation
William F. Shughart Discusses the Import-Export Bank on The Gary Nolan Show Recorded: Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Sr. Fellow William F. Shughart II appeared on The Gary Nolan radio show to discuss the Export-Import bank. In a recent syndicated Op-Ed, Shughart wrote that the Export-Import bank distorts prices and it interferes with the free flow of international commerce.
Experts: William F. Shughart IIType: RadioIssues: Banking and Finance, Business, Economic Policy, Labor and Employment, Trade
John C. Goodman: What's the Alternative to Obamacare? Recorded: Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Independent Institute Senior Fellow John C. Goodman, author of "Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis" describes how the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, with its 27,000 pages of rules and regulations, has omitted some basic market-based concepts that would benefit all consumers. Goodman outlines the changes that would make such a healthcare system function, utilizing his extensive knowledge of the subject. Goodman is known as the "Father of Health Savings Accounts" whose suggestions for healthcare reform have been heard around the country. In this video, he highlights what is wrong with Obamacare, and offers his bold ideas on sensible healthcare reform.
Experts: John C. GoodmanType: Independent Institute TVIssues: Antitrust, Competition, and Monopoly, Bureaucracy and Government, Business, Civil Liberties/ Human Rights, Economic Policy, Free Market Economics, Government Power, Government Waste/Pork, Health Care, Politics, Public Health/ Consumer Protection, Regulation and Deregulation
William J. Watkins, Jr. on Patent Trolls Recorded: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Research Fellow William J. Watkins, Jr. appeared on XMSatellite radios Innovation Navigation show to talk about his new book Patent Trolls: Predatory Litigation and the Smothering of Innovation. The cost of patent trolls is staggering, both in terms of lost work and in court costs and attorney fees. The outmoded patent system in the US is discussed, including proposals for reforming the patent system.
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A veterans-benefits program developed by Bill Allman of Vancouver received national recognition this week in a ceremony at the White House.
Eric Shinseki, secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, presented the award Tuesday to officials of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award recognizes the state's program for increasing access to VA benefits and services.
Allman didn't attend the White House ceremony: He works for the Washington State Health Care Authority.
But as Allman noted, "It's the project's award. Without both partners, the project wouldn't exist."
Allman piloted the use of government databases to ensure that veterans (or
their spouses) seeking state aid were aware of their federal VA benefits.
Since 2006, about 15,000 Washington veterans and their dependents have been enrolled in the VA health care system, Allman said.
The state has a stake in this because Washington has saved about $42 million in Medicaid services, Allman said.
It's not just about shifting the cost from state to federal funding, Allman stressed. VA assistance is a benefit veterans have earned.
"The federal government promised it," Allman said.
And, there can be significant out-of-pocket differences between state and VA assistance programs, Allman said.
Thirty-five other states have consulted with Allman on initiating their own programs, he said.
"California saved $15 million in two years through one aspect" of the program, he said.
Many veterans or dependents are unaware of their VA benefits, Allman said. Some think they need wartime service to be eligible for VA health benefits, but the requirement is two years of honorable service, Allman said.
"The VA is not great on outreach," Allman said. In Washington, "27 percent of veterans and their spouses who are eligible for financial assistance get it."


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The In Crowd at Dessert High
A writer, illustrator, baker, and self-proclaimed "dessert detective," Jessie Oleson Moore is the mind behind the delightful CakeSpy, an award–winning blog dedicated to everything sweet and sugary. For our final post of this month's dessert coverage, we asked Moore to dream up a scene filled with her signature anthropomorphized sweets.
The result? Lunchtime at Desserts High, where dainty macarons rule the school and half-eaten cookies belong to the yearbook club. (Click here for full-sized artwork.)
Our Favorite Dishes of 2014
At three meals a day, you'll rack up 1,095 breakfasts, lunches, and dinners in a year (and if you're anything like us, that might be just the bare minimum). With such a surfeit of sips and snacks, culling our list was almost like picking a favorite child, but we somehow managed to narrow the field to an elite group. So here's our collection of 2014 standouts, from north to south, coast to coast, and, of course, from our home base at the Beard House.
Pork Chicharrones with Figs, Pearl Onions, and Pomegranate Molasses
Tar & Roses, Santa Monica, CA
At Andrew Kirschner's Tar & Roses, diners gather other ingredient-driven, locally sourced, and ember-roasted fare from the restaurant's wood-burning oven. Crispy on the outside, rich and juicy on... Read more >
A Taste of Tomorrow: the 1939 New York World's Fair
In honor of our role in Expo Milano 2015, we're taking a look back at the history of food at world's fairs. After her whirl through the 1893 Chicago Exposition, JBF assistant editor Maggie Borden is now taking us back to 1939, when the New York World's Fair ran for six months in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, and where a young Mimi Sheraton delighted in new flavors and futuristic sights.
Taylor Pork Roll. That's what acclaimed food, design, and travel writer Mimi Sheraton remembers from the 1939 New York World's Fair.
Initially conceived by local businessmen to raise the city (and the nation) out of the depths of the Great Depression, the fair was the first to... Read more >
Food Rx: Seamus Mullen's Struggles and Triumphs with Food and Health
The 2014 JBF Food Conference, taking place October 27–28 in New York City, will explore the intersection of food and health. Our speakers and panelists will discuss the myriad ways in which food supports personal and public health; fails to deliver on the promise of better health; and both drives and responds to other cultural forces in America today.
In anticipation of this two-day event, we're holding Health Month here on the JBF blog. Below, JBF Award–nominated chef Seamus Mullen shares his own complicated history with food and its impact on his well-being. Mullen will also be co-creating the menu for our 2014 JBF Leadership Awards dinner on October 27... Read more >
Carry On
"Vous êtes professionel du sel?" asked the woman sitting behind the security scanner at Paris's Charles De Gaulle airport. Am I in the salt business?
What her scanner revealed in my hand luggage was a kilo box of fine Italian sea salt, a kilo bag of coarse Sicilian sea salt, a beautiful glass jar of pastiglie di sale (large tablets of sea salt dosed for pasta water), a small container of lemon-flavored Falksalt salt from Sweden, and a container of fleur de sel from La Camargue in France.
I am not in the salt business. I am an obsessive shopper of food souvenirs. Who needs a postcard or a snow globe? You can't eat them. I want ingredients to cook with at home that will remind me of the places I've been, the flavors I have enjoyed.
In the same carry-on with my salt were five pounds of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano from Peck in Milan, a half dozen green olive breadsticks from Princi bakery... Read more >
The American Sandwich Landscape
From sea to shining sea, the U.S. is a country of sandwich lovers. Take a peek at the map below for a guide to some of the sandwiches known as beloved hometown favorites. Whether those picks are niche or known across the States, it's safe to say we are citizens of one nation, under bread.
1. Alaska > Reindeer sausage sandwich
Fresh reindeer sausage with caramelized onions, peppers, spinach, sharp cheddar, and Dijonnaise sauce on a hamburger bun
2. Arizona > Indian (Navajo) taco
Distinct for its base of the Navajo frybread sopaipilla
3. Arkansas > Fried bologna sandwich
"The sandwich of the South," made on grilled white bread with bologna and cheddar cheese
4. California (L.A.) > French dip
Shaved roast beef on French bread, served au jus
5. Colorado > Denver... Read more >
Wine Wisdom: Five Rosés to Drink Before Summer Ends
Our love for the modern cocktails at the JBF Award–winning Bar at the NoMad is tried and true. But we also think that patrons would be remiss to overlook the restaurant's globe-spanning wine list, tightly curated by sommelier Tom Pastuszak. Here, he shares some recommendations for what we all want to be drinking this summer: rosé, rosé, and more rosé.
Ravines Pinot Rosé 2013, $15
"This delicate, aromatic, and super-fresh Pinot Noir–based rosé comes from New York's up-and-coming, cool-climate Finger Lakes region. Beautiful strawberry and cherry aromatics lead to a citrusy-fresh character on the palate."
Chateau Musar Jeune Rosé 2012, $15
"Made from the Cinsault grape, this unique and exotic rosé hails from Lebanon's high-altitude and... Read more >
Nancy Silverton, Sandwich Hero
"One of the great American arts," wrote James Beard, "is the art of sandwichmaking." Were he alive today, Beard would be happy to find that one of his favorite culinary mediums is thriving. And he'd probably thank Nancy Silverton.
In the late 1990s Silverton, already well known for her work at La Brea Bakery and inspired by the abundance and creativity of the sandwiches she ate on a trip to Italy, started dedicating Thursday nights to sandwiches at Campanile, the seminal, high-end Los Angeles restaurant that she opened with chef Mark Peel.
"I had always loved a great sandwich," says Silverton. "But the trip to Italy was eye-opening. It was like, 'Wow! Here is this great thing that nobody is doing in this country.'"
After returning to the States, Silverton launched the weekly sandwich night at Campanile. It was one of the first times that a four-star, award-winning chef had lavished so much attention on the humble... Read more >
A World of Possibilities
Allan Karl's three-year tour of five continents led to some delicious discoveries
In 2005 Allan Karl began a solo journey around the world by motorcycle. He left behind a successful career in marketing, sold nearly everything he owned (including a wine collection rich in Screaming Eagles, Shaffers, and Harlans), and packed what remained in twin panniers affixed to his bike. As he planned the trip, friends and family tried to dissuade him, fearing for his safety, but he persisted with a smile.
"It's my nature to be open and curious and happy to meet people, and I worked from the perspective of a goodwill ambassador," says Karl. "I believed then, and I still believe, that the world is a safe place, full of curious people, open to learning and sharing with each other."
He left Newport, California, on Independence Day, and came home three years later, having traversed 35 countries on five continents, covering 62,000 miles in total. Drawing on his extensive notes and... Read more >
Ingredient Spotlight: Labneh
Greek yogurt is everywhere. In our granola bars, our hummus, even our shower gel. When a foreign health food becomes the official state snack of New York, you know it's hit the mainstream. But one unexpected advantage of Greek yogurt's ubiquity is the piquing of the American palate for thick, tangy spreads, and chefs are constantly looking to regional Mediterranean cuisines for similar ingredients. We noticed labneh, the Middle Eastern iteration of strained yogurt, popping up on Beard House menus this spring and summer, and realized that this spread is on the rise across the country.
It turns out that what we think of as "Greek Yogurt" is really just one member of the family of strained yogurts that grace most tables of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and North African countries. In Greece, it's called straggistó giaoúrti, in Egypt, ... Read more >
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Lighthouse overlooking Lake Michigan at the Coast Guard Station at Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon, Michigan, USA
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Thank you, Bobby and thank you also for adding to your Favorites. I really appreciate it!
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Great capture, perfect timing!
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oh barb!! the silhouette of the bird and lighthouse against that beautiful sky and the glow of the sun is total perfection!! you clicked that shutter at the exact right time… this is totally fabulously fantastic shot!!! excellent!!
The luck of the Irish, I suppose! I wanted the gull to be a smidgen to the right but felt darn glad I got what I got! It was hard because he kept swirling around….thank you so much dear friend!
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Wow awesome, perfect timing intentional or not, Excellent.
Thank you, my dear friend…you are always so supporting and helpful!
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That is a beautiful shot Barb….wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Mariola…sometimes luck is with me and I get a good shot! I love it when that happens!! Thanks for the Favorite, my friend!
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Beautiful image Barb!
Sorry for the response, Bob…but wanted to thank you for your lovely comment. I'm glad you enjoyed this image!
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This is absolutely stunning Barb! You timing was impecable here too! This is a classic beauty!!!
Thank you so much, Robin! Was certainly fun to pull it up on the computer and see the gull in focus…was a little worried about that because he kept swooping around! Thanks for the Favorite, my friend!
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well timed capture
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Kemfii 5pts Overpriced my ass. This is not your regular everyday SUV. This car was not meant to be driven or bought by everyone, it is reserved for the select few that can actually afford it. You complain about it being ugly, so is the porsche cayenne, and that has sold like Big Macs. This is one of the best looking Luxury SUV's on the market today, only the Range Rover looks better. The G is in a whole different class of SUV, along with the Range. 500,000 dollars for a car limited to 200 units, this car is a collectors item. What about those who put down a non refundable 850,000 dollar deposit for the Porsche 918 four years ago, when it was only a drawing on a blank sheet of paper, or how about a 400,000 dollar Lexus anyone. This is a great car, one of the all time greats. People who buy this car, don't care about price, running costs, fuel economy or any of that BS. They want a car which is special, rare, and turns heads, which is why I will be planning to purchase one in a couple of months along with the G63. I Love this car and hope it never goes out of production
lasvegascolonel 5pts You might see this in the world's largest car market (China), or the land of Maybacks and Mercedes taxis (Germany) but it might be a bit too rich for this market, like Toyota won't give us the more expensive, high-tech Prius V, only the low-tech and cheaper one.
heyheyhey 5pts Still think It looks like a military scout car from a time in the 20th century that was a bit ugly. And it's a mercedes, which proves the nation involved in that war time too. And it's overpriced.
true_enthusiast 5pts Half a million dollars for a giant box with a V12 strapped to it? That's insane. I think I'd rather have a Lamboghini Adventador and a regular G500 (if I had to have one) or any other number of the SUV's available for under $120k. :crazy:
NineInchNails 5pts Fear not US buyers, there's always the BRABUS 800 WIDESTAR!! Power 588 kW (789 bhp) Torque 1,047 lb-ft at 2,100 rpm (electronically ltd. to 811 lb- ft)
Superman 5pts The Mercedes Benz G Class, is the most ugliest car in the world from outside and inside appearance . Why they never change the new body from the past until now? I guess they think it's classic car!!? That's really not worth of money to buying this car. I prefer buy Lexus car cause outside and inside way beautiful.
Alex 5pts Car taxes in The Netherlands are ridiculously high compared to other European countries (I've lived in The Netherlands for the last 17 years, so I know). The base car is 222,000 euros, the Dutch have put a tax of almost 170k on it, which is over 76% of the price of the car. The german price for the G65 is 264,180 euros, almost 130k less. My point is that it isn't the best idea to use dutch prices as reference points for European prices since they're so insanely high.
E63dude 5pts Exactly the reason . There's no business case for it in the US , Mercedes didn't get enough positive feedback to bring it to the US.
doomsdaydev. 5pts @Kemfii this car does anything but turn heads. the design hasn't really changed in years, and to anyone but the buyer, it just looks like Mercedes cheap version of a land-rover. Ive seen one of these on the road before, and nothing about it says 100k. especially not 500k.


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Test your diode switch analysis skills here with six circuits designed by Mr. Robert P. Balin in the July 1961 issue of Popular Electronics. When evaluating the equivalent circuits with the diodes biased on or off, don't make the job more difficult for yourself by considering whether there is enough voltage or current to turn a particular diode on or not, just whether the diode is forward or reverse biased. Doing so reduces everything to simple series and parallel combinations. Redrawing each circuit either with a short for a forward biased diode and an open for a reverse biased diode makes the task easier.
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Keeping in mind that a diode can pass current in one direction only, see if you can find the effective resistance across the battery in the circuits below. Assume that every resistor measures six ohms, and that the diodes have zero resistance in the forward direction, infinite resistance in the reverse direction.
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So much potential.
So far from realizing it. At least up to now.
That basically sums up the basketball career of Renardo Sidney. At one point, the former Los Angeles Fairfax High product had one of the more promising futures of any Southland player in recent memory.
Sidney, however, has experienced many trials and tribulations along the way, seemingly too many to count. It has been one thing after another for the player who was a USC commit in 2009. And little has changed since his arrival at Mississippi State.
Over the course of the past two seasons with the Bulldogs, Sidney has been suspended on a number of occasions for a number of different reasons. In fact, the sophomore got into an altercation in the stands with teammate Elgin Bailey during a December game at the Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii and the incident made national headlines.
When taking some of those facts into consideration, it is difficult imagining there being a time when it actually appeared as if Sidney could no wrong. But yes, things were heading in the right direction for him. Truth be told, it was not that long ago either.
"Talent wise, Renardo was one of the best around, he was amazing,'' said Fairfax coach Harvey Kitani. As a senior for the Lions, ESPNU ranked Sidney as the country's No. 3 power forward, and the No. 7 prospect overall. His name was mentioned in the same sentence as future NBA players such as John Wall, Derrick Favors and DeMarcus Cousins.
"Renardo had a wealth of talent, he was on top of his game back then,'' Kitani added. "With his size and athleticism, with his intelligence and understanding of the game, he had a tendency to make things look effortless. He did things other guys couldn't do.''
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For as long as most can remember, the Southland has been one of those must-stop destinations on the West Coast for Division I college basketball coaches and scouts in search of the next potential big thing at the next level.
So imagine what was going on in the minds of the powers that be once they all had an opportunity to set their eyes on Jordan Hamilton during his high school days at Los Angeles Dorsey before an eventual transfer to nearby Compton Dominguez.
After speaking with numerous individuals who were around back then, from 2005 to 2009, the consensus seemed to be that Hamilton was always destined to succeed and become yet another local product to move on and make a name for himself nationally.
Sure enough, Hamilton has lived up to the hype. A starter for Texas nowadays, the 6-foot-7 sophomore small forward is averaging a team-high 19 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for the Longhorns (19-3 overall), who are No. 3 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll and No. 3 in the Associated Press rankings.
Hamilton and Co. next play host to Texas Tech for a Big 12 Conference game on Saturday night.
It seems not so long ago, Hamilton was a senior at Dominguez. At the time, ESPNU ranked him as the No. 1 small forward in the country and No. 8 recruit overall.
"Yeah, I know about Jordan Hamilton, know him well,'' said Joel Francisco, a recruiting analyst for ESPN. "In high school, he was one of the best out West. He was one of the top scorers in the nation. I had a feeling that he had the type of game that was ready for the next level. I always thought he was capable of making an immediate impact somewhere.''
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There was a time, a few short years ago in fact, when it appeared as if Derrick Williams was somewhat of an afterthought on the college basketball landscape.
Those days, however, are long gone.
Williams worked his way into the rotation at Arizona as freshman last season and the La Mirada High graduate has been a fixture in the lineup for the Wildcats ever since. His averages of 19 points and eight rebounds per game this season are indications of his worth.
Heading into Thursday night's Pac-10 Conference game against UCLA on ESPN2, the future appears to be bright for the 6-foot-8 sophomore. His upside is seemingly limitless at the Division I level, and perhaps beyond, something that could not be said a while back.
To gain a better understanding of just how far Williams has come, perhaps it is best to take a brief look back at how it all began. Right here in the Southland, of course.
Look At Them Now: Darius Morris
Year in an year out, the Southland sends a number of boys' basketball players to college with scholarship offers in hand.
Most move on and compete at the highest of levels -- Division I. Others continue honing their skill sets at institutions a notch below, whether that be Division II or III, or a smaller NAIA program.
Anyway, we figured it was time to check in and provide an update on some of the individuals who first made a name for themselves in this neck of the woods before ultimately deciding to take their talents elsewhere.
One problem, where to begin?
The options are many, seemingly too many to count.
Let's go ahead and start with Darius Morris. Just yesterday, it seems, the point guard was running the show at Los Angeles Windward High. It was actually 2009.
Things have certainly changed in a short period of time.
These days, Morris is the floor general for Michigan and it appears as if the Wolverines will go as far as the 6-foot-4 sophomore takes them. He leads the Big-10 Conference in assists per game with 7.28, a total that ranks fourth best in the nation.
"Going from high school to college, there's an adjustment process, but with each game I'm starting to feel more and more comfortable with my role here at Michigan,'' Morris said. "Expectations are high, I've always been that way. You must have a different kind of mindset to do well at this level, and now, I understand the mental aspect of the game, as well as the physical. That's been big for me.''


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5 Casino Royale Uncut!!!Posted: 23/10/2012I won't bother reviewing the films, but this is more of a note of what you get in this set. This set contains the two Daniel Craig Bond movies; Casino Royale (2006) and Quantum of Solace (2008).These two discs are identical to the ones you get in the new 50th Anniversary 22 Disc Blu-Ray box set, complete with the 007 stylised menus that match the other movies from the set and also the previously released DVDs. As a result, you now get the uncensored version of Casino Royale which has been reclassified with a 15 certificate. For anyone who didn't know, parts of the Le Chiffre torture scene involving the knotted rope were slightly edited in order for the film to get a 12A on it's cinema release.All prior DVD and Blu-Ray releases have contained this edited version, but this new version is definitely uncut. I understand that Casino Royale has also been released uncut on it's own, but be careful, as the cover artwork is almost identical to the 2006 release, so be sure it has a 15 age certificate if you want get the uncut version.If you already own Casino Royale, it is questionable whether it would be worth getting it again for what is essentially a couple of extra seconds of footage. In truth, it probably isn't, as you would never notice the edits were there in the first place. But for movie purists such as myself, who despise the BBFC's meddling, especially when it comes down to audience figures, then this is the version to get.As I have said earlier in the review, the 50th Anniversary Blu-Ray box set also contains the uncut Casino Royale, so don't buy this if you have bought or intend to buy that. Hope this information is useful.
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5 Yes, Temple of Doom is fully uncut!!!Posted: 12/10/2012I think everybody already needs to know everything there is is about these fantastic films, so I won't bother reviewing the movies themselves.Firstly, yes, for the first time ever in the UK, Temple of Doom has been reclassified with a 12 certificate and is released fully uncut. The movie now features the complete uncensored sacrificial and Shortround getting tortured scenes as well as several other bits that were previously edited. The uncut version has been available worldwide since the film's initial release except for, you guessed it, in the UK where bits were edited in order for it to secure a PG rating, but thankfully no longer.Picture and sound are amazing. I have worn these films out on VHS and DVD with the amount of times I have seen them, but the Bluray experience was like watching them for the first time. The colours are vivid, and the picture so clear that there is detail I have never seen before. The only downside is that some of the matt painting and effects shots now look very obvious, but this is how the films were originally made, and thankfully they have not added any out of place CG to hide the fact like Lucas has with the original Star Wars Trilogy. Crystal Skull was obviously going to look the best, but in all honesty the original trilogy looks like it was made yesterday, and can compete with any modern day digital CGI fest.The set comes on five discs all housed in a nice compact and rigid cardboard slip case, that opens out to display what looks like some new beautifully commissioned artwork and photo stills for each movie. It's a pity the same design choice wasn't applied to the discs, which are oddly just plain white with the film's title on them, but this is a minor detail. As well as the four movies, there is a fifth disc which contains over 7 hours of bonus documentaries and such, so there is plenty to keep you entertained here.There is a more expensive set also available which contains various collectable prop replicas, but I cannot comment on whether it is worth the extra money as this is the only one I have seen. At the end of the day, if you just want a definitive, no frills collection of the Indy films, then this is it, and definitely worth the upgrade from DVD. Recommended.
3 Epic but seriously flawed.Posted: 23/04/2010First things first, this game is truly epic. Completely open from the beginning of the game, there are 400, yes 400 square miles to explore. From snowy mountains and towering sky scrapers, to secret bases and tranquil beaches, the game has it all. There are tons of different vehicles for land, sea and air and literally hundreds of activities to perform from mountain climbing to sabotaging gas pipes on military bases. Rico's grappling hook and parachute have to be the games best features though, as you never get bored of finding things to do with them. Tethering a high speed enemy jeep to a nearby building during a chase and watching it beome a fireball has to be a favorite.It all sounds fantastic, and believe me if I had written this review a week ago it would have gotten five stars.Why the sudden change of heart? Let me explain. The game opens fantastically, throwing you straight into a Goldeneye style mission on a mountain base. It is something worthy of a Bond film, and leaves you wanting for the next mission. However, these epic story missions are not readily available until you have caused enough chaos on the island. To cause chaos you must run amok destroying enemy bases while working undercover for three rebel factions under the name Scorpio.The idea is that you work undercover for these factions doing missions for them until you have earned enough chaos points to progress the story. Once you have, your contact tells you that they have discovered some new info and a new story mission becomes available on the map. This system keeps you playing toward an objective, while at the same time leaving you free to explore and cause mayhem at will.Now for the vital flaw. The developers have made the game so big that they have only had time to create a pitiful 7 story missions. With only 25% of the game world complete I finished the game. I couldn't believe it as the credits rolled as barely anything had happened in the story at all. After the credits the game informs you that you have unlocked Mercenary Mode which sees you back in the game completing it to 100%, only this time with no objective. You can still do the faction missions, but they now seem a bit pointless. Where is the logic in a government agent working undercover for criminal gangs when there is nothing to be gained from doing so?Frankly the game has now lost its shine. And while still undoubtedly an epic sandbox title with spectacular graphics, I can quite honestly say I have not touched it again since finishing the story.Another let down is the complete absence of any online play which probably could have saved it from the dust gathering pile. The annoying save system also has to be at the top of my hate list. Unless on a mission, when you save or die in the game you always restart at the nearest taken over base. The problem with this is that until you have unlocked new bases, it can see you respawning miles away making it a pain to get back to where you were (usually seconds from victory). This is only made worse by the hundreds of place names all looking very similar.Overall the game is fun while it lasts but there seems little need to return to it now. Like FarCry 2 and indeed the first Just Cause, it favours a massive game world over important aspects like story that keep you coming back for more. More isn't always better in my opinion, especially when it comes at the expense of other things. Movies with a bad or lack of story don't work so why should games be any different. People moaned at how GTA4 was scaled down compared to San Andreas. Just Cause 2 is an example of why. Loads to do but no purpose for doing it. A real shame because I was really enjoying it.
4 A new direction in the endless fog....Posted: 23/03/2010After the disappointing Silent Hill: Homecoming last year I feared the worse with Shattered Memories. A game developed by the same team for the Wii and ported to the PS2. Sounded like a recipe for disaster, but gladly I was wrong.Shattered Memories takes the series in a very different direction. But this is no bad thing. Fans complained about the combat system in Homecoming, so in this game it is gone completely. Replaced instead with the named 'Nightmare Sequences'. This involves running around a transformed ice version of the area you just explored frantically looking for the exit door. Removing the combat engine completely may sound like a crazy thing to do, but lets face it; the combat was never a Silent Hill strong point. The idea just about works with button bashing to remove enemies and the odd puzzle to solve, but it can become a bit repetitive and annoying after every area you explore, especially when there is no quick solution. Finding the exit usually involves blind luck rather than strategy.The rest of the game is pure exploration based. With a new over the shoulder control system similar to the way Resident Evil 5 plays. You are lost in the dark, with only a torch and a phone to aid you. You must search for clues, solve puzzles and interact with characters to develop the plot and progress through the game. It sounds like business as usual, but this is Silent Hill with a twist.As, I have mentioned in the title, this is the first Silent Hill game to demand multiple replays. Previous games have always offered rewards for playing the game again, such as more powerful weapons, new costumes and of course multiple endings to the story. While this game retains the multiple ending structure, it also has a few more tricks up its sleeve.You see the game changes around the player on each and every single play through it. This happens mainly through the psychology sessions with your doctor, who at times can ask you some very personal questions. Depending on your answers, a character's physical appearance and personality can alter dramatically. Hence altering the way in which the story unfolds. But this is not the only thing that can alter the game. Merely looking at certain objects for too long while exploring, can alter your fate. For example, focusing on bottles of alcohol, or graphic images can suggest to the game the sort of person you may be and alter it accordingly. This is no joke, I am now on my second play through, and have noticed that even some of the rooms have altered in appearance due to me making different choices. As some areas are quite open, you can even explore things in a different order. While the game is perhaps a little on the short side, this more than makes up for it, as you constantly feel there is going to be something new around every corner.My worries about the control system were also short lived, as while I'm sure the Wii remote makes for smoother interaction, the analogue sticks are more than capable.Graphically, it is not going to win any prizes, certainly not on the PS2. The graphics are certainly passable, and the lighting effects with the torch are very impressive. But overall it just seems a bit ropey and unfinished.The story is also very different to that of the original PSone game and not quite as gripping. However, it doesn't in any way spoil the original, think of it as an alternate universe Silent Hill.Overall, another unique Silent Hill experience. Definitely not for everyone, but I'll give it full marks for trying something new. Perhaps if the new production team hadn't wasted their time on the very average Homecoming, this could have been a simply amazing game for the next-gen consoles. Still a decent effort.
4 Deja Vu!Posted: 16/03/2010Let me start by saying that if you enjoyed the first Bioshock game, then you'll definitely enjoy the sequel. But having played through this game in a couple of days, I wouldn't necessarily say that it is better than the first. Let me explain.The best improvement is the new ability to dual wield both your weapons and plasmid powers at the same time. It was such a pain having to constantly swap during battle in the first game. It made gameplay unbalanced and made for a lot of tedious replaying when you selected the wrong plasmid or weapon to combat an enemy. This addition makes the combat engine more fluid. But don't expect the enemies to be a push over, as the amount of damage the Splicers can take has been raised to compensate.I also like the new ability to set traps for the Splicers using special ammo in some of your various weapons. This can require some planning, and doesn't just involve bursting in and hoping for the best, especially when short on ammo or health. This is also a welcome extra.I was probably most disappointed with the new Little Sister adoption ability. This sounded very promising on paper, but to me felt like it amounted to nothing more than a series of tedious mini-games. I assumed that the little sister would aid you in finding secrets etc, but instead is mainly the key to acquiring extra 'Adam', which is the currency for buying new abilities and powers. For every one you adopt, you must search the level looking for two corpses that contain 'Adam' and then defend the Little Sister against hoards of respawning enemies while she collects it. Sounds simple enough, but by about half way through the game I was bored with this method. It's always the same routine, and it can use up vast amounts of precious ammo and first aid kits. The thing is that you don't have to bother with this at all, and can harvest or heal the Little Sister straight away, but doing so will make it very difficult to progress without leveling up your abilities.Believe it or not, I also felt that playing as a Big Daddy also spoiled the game a little. Everybody agrees that the new drill weapon is cool, but all the other weapons are merely just Big Daddy versions of the ones from the first game. Also, despite the amount of effort it takes you to kill a Big Daddy, in comparison you are a bit of a push-over and are just as feeble as Jack in the first game. Playing as just an ordinary guy in the first game also made the game a lot scarier, as you constantly felt vulnerable and out-numbered, a stranger out of his depth in a hellish nightmare. Playing as a Big Daddy takes this away, as you now feel more a part of Rapture, rather than an unwilling observer. Imagine playing Silent Hill as a space marine! Just wouldn't work.My biggest gripe though is that yet again there is zero replay value. You spend hours leveling up, gaining new powers and upgrading weapons, only to have it all taken away at the end of the game. Yes you can up the difficulty, but apart from this the game offers nothing new the second time you play it. I hated this with the first game. I still had weapons to upgrade and plasmids to buy and master, but instead I had to start again from scratch. I really thought this would have been addressed for the sequel as although some may argue it makes the game too easy, it does give you a chance to master your gameplay skills.Multiplayer is certainly a welcome addition, but can be mastered quickly. A lot of time has clearly been spent on this, which is why little has been added to the single player game. I suppose if it ain't broke don't fix it, but I couldn't help feeling I'd seen it all before. Still an excellent title while it lasts, but not quite the leap foward I was expecting.
4 Depends on the purpose.Posted: 14/10/2009If you want a fantastic high quality, almost to scale clone trooper bust for display in your house then this is a bargain for 9 quid.Sure, as the previous reviewers have said, the shoulder pads are missing, and it's a shame that the jar does not have the battle damaged distressed look that the picture has, but for £9 i'm not complaining.As a cookie jar, it would do the job, but there is no freshness seal on the lid to prevent your biscuits from going stale. But for sweets, stationary and other bits and pieces this would be ideal.If I had paided £35 for this then I probably would have been a bit miffed. But to be honest I would never have paid £35 for a cookie jar in the first place. The quality of this item is far higher then I was expecting, and it makes an amazing dispaly piece even if you never use it for anything else. For £9 grab it while you can. Most companies would charge more than this to deliver it.
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1 More bugs than that scene in Temple Of Doom!Posted: 23/06/2009The fact that this was originally meant to be a next gen title should have set the alarm bells ringing straight away. But being a loyal fan who grew up with Indy in the 80's, I thought I would give this a go anyway.Let's face it. The PS2 has had it's day. I bought one at launch, watched the games blossom into spectacular wonders like God of War, Metal Gear Solid 3 and Final Fantasy X and now sadly we have to see it fall prey to poor PSP conversions like Indiana Jones and the Staff Of Kings.There used to be a day when PSP games were converted from higher quality PS2 titles, but no more. And while dumbed down graphics and simplified gameplay may wash on the PSP, they most certainly do not on a large lounge TV screen. The detailing is simply pitiful. At times it looks as if you are playing a smoothed out PS1 title. The textures are blocky, lighting bland and the less said about the character models the better. Now I know graphics aren't everything, but honest to god PS2 launch titles looked better than this over seven years ago.As for the gameplay. You will probably notice that all the marketing for this game is for the superior Wii version. It seems that Nintendo can chuck out any old rubbish on a disc and some how make it fun and inspired with the motion sensing Wii remote. This game is no different. As you will notice, the reviews for the Wii version sing praises to the high heavens, with 'inspired controls and decent graphics'. It doesn't even sound like they are describing the same game. PS2 owners have to put up with tedious button bashing in overly long battle sequences.The last Indy game (The Emperor's Tomb) played like a slightly inferior Tomb Raider, but I loved it anyway and still play it today. It had everything, adventure,humour, suspense, and gun and fist fights a plenty. And never have I spent so much time in a game looking for Indy's hat which he had lost in an earlier fist fight. It didn't matter to the game, but it did to me. THE HAT IS INDY! This plays like a collection of mini games all cobbled together. One minute you are exploring Tomb Raider style, the next the camera zooms out for a coin-op style fist fight, and the next you are frantically button bashing to control events in a cut scene. The worst gameplay though, has to be the gun battles. Instead of just being able to whip out your gun and plug the baddies at will, the game controls this automatically and suddenly it feels like you are playing some early 90's side scrolling arcade shoot'em up. Even the ammo is infinate. This varied approach to the gameplay is obviously for the benefit of the Wii remote. And while this may be fun on the Wii, it only adds to making the game feel more disjointed and uneven than it already is.The major concern I have with this game though, is with the sheer amount of bugs in it (and not the creepy crawly kind).The game managed to crash four times during the opening training level, in a fight against one bad guy. The game is teaching you to fight, and keeps pausing the action mid punch to teach you different combos. If however you happen to press the wrong button instead of the one displayed, the game will not respond to further button presses or indeed anything else. This occured 3 more times after reseting the system. This occurs no more than 3 minutes into the game, and it is shocking to think that a flaw like this could not be picked up during play testing, if any was ever carried out.Overall then, avoid. Maybe give it a go on the Wii if you own one. But maybe it's time Indy laid down his whip and remain in the past as a much loved memory. This sudden Indy revival seems to have come a little too late, and could result in taking a classic hero down with it.
2 Why do I keep buying Sonic games????Posted: 22/04/2009The answer is in the hope that one day Sega may once again produce a Sonic title that even if not as good as the old 2d games, is at least as good as Sonic Adventure on the Dreamcast.But surprise, surprise Sega has missed the mark yet again. While this is certainly better than the horror that was the last 360 game, it still misses the point of what a Sonic game should be, chiefly seriously fast and reasonably challenging. The sonic levels are great. So fast they will make your eyes bleed, and get this, at times the camera shifts so that it feels like you are playing one of the old megadrive games. The levels are also pretty long, and well worth replaying to find hidden goodies.So why only two stars? The problem is the rest of the game. Unfortunately you cannot just select levels you want to play from a menu like in the old days. Instead, they are held together by what is essentially a very feeble RPG style game world, with more levels becoming available as you progress through the story. But Oblivion this is not! This usually means clunking around talking to every single annoying character until you find the right one to tell you something so that you can progress. This became tedious after about five minutes, especially with annoying controls and camera angles in these areas. The voice acting and cut scenes are also pretty naff and child like, and they begin to grate immediately, especially Sonic's new sidekick, who resembles a flying pink squirrel and acts and sounds like a hyperactive four year old. And i used to think Tails was annoying.The biggest let down though, are the Werehog levels. They just seem so out of place in a Sonic game. For every lightning fast Sonic level you play and enjoy, you know it is to be followed by a lumbering and slow Werehog level, which become so repetative and boring it is untrue. One level took me over 45 mins to finish. Hardly the lightning quick pace you expect from a Sonic game! For some reason when Sonic becomes the Werehog, his ability to run goes out of the window, and is instead replaced with to ability to beat things up. While this sounds fun at first it soon becomes very repetative beating up hoards of uninspired generic enemies that take ages to die, when regular Sonic can down the same enemies with one hit in his levels. Compared to the Sonic levels, the Werehog levels feel like you have bought a Ferrari that keeps stalling every 10 miles. The thing is, that if Sega had done all the levels as the blisteringly fast Sonic levels then the lame RPG bits could have been forgiven. So why on earth didn't they!!! Fans of Sonic want fast and furious action packed stages. For those who want to explore and complete quests there is always Mario. And let's face it, Nintendo do this sort of game so much better.Next time Sega, lose the Werehog and the rubbish RPG, and just stick 30 or so Sonic levels together. Story doesn't matter. The old games never had much of one and look how well they turned out.Overall, kid's will probably enjoy it, but for me I think it's time Sonic and I parted ways as Sega has had far too many chances to get the franchise back on track. Another missed chance. Shame.
5 Wow!!!!!Posted: 21/04/2009Just bought this for £12.99 in Play's Easter Sale. For this price I wasn't expecting much, a cheap plastic gimmick perhaps, but boy was I surprised when it arrived. For a start the bust was far bigger than I was expecting. With a height of about 16cms, and a width of well over 20cms this is quite a hefty little piece. And been made of hard resin, the bust weighs quite a bit as well.The paint job is excellent, with not a line out of place, and the detailing on the weapons is simply exceptional. The best part though has to be the inter-changable weapons and arms for the bust. I spent ages deciding over which bust to buy regarding it's in hand weapon only to find you get all three included to swap and change as you please! These include the plasma sword, the assault rifle and dual spike pistols.I was immediatly worried that having to fit the parts would result in something breaking off, as I have had bad experiences in the past with fiddly assembly jobs. But to my surprise the parts are actually magnetic and fit together like magic, without even the slightest struggle. It took me only about 10 seconds to put the bust together. Best of all you can't even tell that the pieces are removable, as the joins are cleverly camoflaged in with the joins in the armour.I understand that most other retailers are selling these for £40+. And with build quality like this, it is not hard to see why. Coming with a huge display box and a numbered certificate, these are more than worth the £18 Play are charging for them now. These are numbered limited edition pieces so snap one up while you can. Shop around, I assure you that you will not find one this cheap anywhere else. My only grievance, is that the green Master Chief bust is still £40, as I would much rather have had this bust over the red one any day. But you can't have everything.
3 Not what it used to be.....Posted: 15/03/2009......and in the world of gaming technology progression, this is not so good. Let's get straight to the point. Silent Hill Homecoming is NOT a bad game, it's just not what you would expect from a next gen console title. Bioshock it is not. The story is pretty decent and probably won't disappoint fans, and the 5.1 sound is used brilliantly to creep you out even when nothing is happening.Since the release of the first Silent Hill game on the original Playstation, the franchise has had me hooked. In my opinion the second game was the best in terms of disturbing imagery, hidden meanings and intense plot, but every game in the series has had something unique to offer the player, from the growing dread of what James will discover at the Lakeside Hotel in SH2 to the horror of confinement that Henry suffers in SH4.I don't know what it is. but Silent Hill Homecoming just doesn't feel quite right. Believe it or not, the graphics do not seem to be as rich and gory as previous instalments, which were all on inferior consoles. Even the Playstation 2 could create textures that looked slimy, moist and down right disgusting. Knowing what the 360 can do (Bioshock), the graphics seem very underdone and washed out. Lighting effects are a vast improvement, but textures, character models and even the dreaded fog all seem to be lacking that next gen sheen. This game could easily have been another PS2 release, no problem.Basically then, the graphics are disappointing for a next gen console, but as we all know graphics aren't everything. Sadly though, this is not the only game element to suffer. The game is now far too combat heavy, and as a result the creepy and obscure puzzles that are compulsary to Silent Hill games seem to have fallen by the wayside and the suspense that builds in waiting to be attacked and then not been has also sadly gone. Your character Alex Sheperd feels more like Buffy the Vampire Slayer taking on the legions of hell, as you hack and slash your way through countless generic enemies, sometimes taking on four or five at once. The problem here is that the combat system is built for one on one combat which usually means heavy damage is taken in battle. Players who found combat difficult in previous games, are in for a challenge, as the difficulty has gone through the roof with a new strategic battle system with all enemies having there own week spot. To make matters worse there's hardly any ammo and health pickups to be found. So to sum up gameplay is also disappointing.I think the main thing wrong with Silent Hill Homecoming is, believe it or not, the Silent Hill movie. The game borrows very heavily from it, rather than coming up with fresh ideas. This means that you feel like you have seen it all before. From the design of the nurse enemies to the decaying peeling effect when the world alters to the hell state, and even locations like the Grand Hotel are all taken from the film. While the film certainly wasn't bad, this makes SHH feel like the game based on the movie based on the game, if you get my meaning. Almost as if the movie was the new bench mark for Silent Hill, and not the last game.Overall then, Silent Hill Homecoming is pretty average. It lacks originality, strong characters, next gen graphics and a decent balance of gameplay and puzzles. But if you can, don't let this put you off, as it still offers scares and thrills a plenty. Perhaps wait till it drops in price though as perhaps it's not quite worth the £40 price tag. Some games play better if you pay less for them I find.Overall:+Decent story+Impressive lighting+Lot's of jump out of your skin moments-Bland graphics-Lack of puzzles-Flawed combat


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Robert Rosenthal, 96, resident of Plymouth Harbor, died Jan. 8.
Mr. Rosenthal was a graduate of the University of Illinois, where he majored in political science and met his wife, Mildred.
Mr. Rosenthal founded the R.H. Roberts Construction Co. in 1952 and served as its president and CEO until his retirement in 1980. His detailed approach made him one of the most sought contractors among Chicago's top architects. He won the Distinguished Building Award from the Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) multiple times, as well as the AIA's Award of Merit for contemporary homes and commercial properties.
Mr. Rosenthal served on many boards, including Technion, the Israel Institute for Technology and the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs. In Florida, he helped the Catholic Diocese of Venice launch a program for children living in migrant work camps, worked on the Catholic-Jewish studies at St. Leo University and served as chairman of Longboat Key's Code and Enforcement Board. He loved boating with the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Sarasota Power Squadron.
His philanthropic endeavors included the Robert and Mildred Rosenthal Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship Fund, the Robert and Mildred Rosenthal Aerospace Engineering Research Fund, at Technion and the Robert and Mildred Rosenthal Cardiology Research Fund, at the University of Chicago.
Mr. Rosenthal was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred.
He is survived by his daughters, Nancy Goodman and Diane Rosenthal; four grandchildren; and nine great-granchildren.
A memorial reception was held Jan. 12, at Plymouth Harbor. Memorial contributions may be made to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and Sarasota Power Squadron.
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A brutal raid on the quiet coastal English village of Hookton in 1342 leaves but one survivor: a young archer named Thomas. On this terrible dawn, his purpose becomes clear -- to recover a stolen sacred relic and pursue to the ends of the earth the murderous black-clad knight bearing a blue-and-yellow standard, a journey that leads him to the courageous rescue of a beautiful French woman, and sets him on his ultimate quest: the search for the Holy Grail.
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i'm not bad...a little stressed, but that's nothing new.
Hey, do you play Unreal Tournament?
There's a new one coming out on the 360, in case you were interested at all.
meh....i'm not too bad actually.
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i was actually talking about this blog....
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you liked it?
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i know they have singleplayer modes and all, but video games are like a social thing for me.
so how's GTA4 going for you?
still good?
i haven't played it yet.
is it better than all the other ones?
actually yes!
i bought GTA4, COD4, and Guitar hero 2 ^^
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