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HP Refreshes PC and Notebook Lines, Adds AMD Chips
HP today unveiled a redesigned portfolio of consumer notebook PCs including models featuring processors from Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
The company updated its HP ENVY, HP Pavilion and HP Mini lines.
HP ENVY 14 and 17
The new HP ENVY 14 and 17 notebooks offer a balance of design and technology.
Both ENVY notebooks feature Intel processors and ATI Mobility Radeon high-definition (HD) 5830 discrete graphics for gaming, videos and 3-D images. They come with a backlit keyboard, slot-loading optical drive, HP TrueVision HD webcam, a mini DisplayPort Connector and the latest in wireless and connectivity options.
The notebooks also include Beats Audio, a technology developed by HP and Beats by Dr. Dre to provide better sound when playing music or audio through headphones or external speakers.
The slim and light ENVY 14 features a a 14.5-inch diagonal HD Radiance display that offers picture quality up to 59 percent brighter than any notebook with a standard display, HP claims. With up to six hours of battery life, the ENVY 14 is one of the thinnest and lightest quad-core notebooks available in the world. The ENVY 14 also offers optional WWAN/3G.
The ENVY 17 offers up to 2 terabytes (TB) of storage capacity, supports the ATI Eyefinity Technology for multiple external display support and an HP Triple Bass Reflex Subwoofer for high-quality sound.
The HP ENVY 14 is expected to be available in the United States on June 27 with a starting price of $999.99. The HP ENVY 17 is expected to be available in the United States on May 19 with a starting price of $1,399.99.
HP Pavilion PCs
The new HP Pavilion notebook PCs, including the dm4, dv5, dv6 and dv7, meet a wide variety of power, performance and mobility needs at prices that fit most budgets.
Thin and light, the HP Pavilion dm4 offers mobility paired with a metal finish and cool etched patterns. At just 1 inch thin and weighing only 4.4 pounds, the dm4 features a full-metal chassis with an elegant etched pattern on its brushed aluminum finish. Powered by an Intel Core processor, it includes a 14-inch diagonal BrightView HD LED display, internal optical drive, fingerprint reader and up to 6.5 hours of battery life.
The dv5, available in black cherry, champagne and Sonoma red Imprint finishes, features a 14.5-inch diagonal HD display, ideal for work and play.
Available in the same Imprint finishes, plus a brushed-aluminum finish etched with a stream design, the dv6 is the first HP Pavilion notebook PC available with an optional touch screen in the United States. Dolby Advanced Audio and Altec Lansing speakers are available on the dv5, dv6 and dv7 Imprint finishes.
The HP Pavilion dv7 offers a balance of power and performance for entertainment. With an HD display, Altec Lansing speakers, an HP Triple Bass Subwoofer and the qoption of Beats Audio, the dv7 provides high-quality audio and virtual surround sound. The notebook also comes with Corel PaintShop Photo Pro X3 and Corel VideoStudio Pro X3.
The HP Pavilion dm4, dv6 and the dv7 with metal finish also come with HP SimplePass, providing consumers enhanced security access to all their passwords with a simple swipe of a finger.
All of these new HP Pavilion notebook PCs include exclusive technology such as HP TrueVision WebCam, which optimizes video for any light setting, and HP QuickWeb, which gives users access to the web without booting up the notebook by simply pushing a button.
The HP Pavilion dm4, dv5, dv6 and the dv7 Select Edition are expected to be available in the United States on May 19 with starting prices of $729.99, $649.99, $699.99 and $849.99, respectively.
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HP also has expanded the HP Mini 210 line with two new designs, preppy pink and white crystal. The HP Mini 210 features HP Imprint 3-D, the first 3-D PC surface technology, which debuted on the HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje. Multiple layers on the top and bottom covers make the design appear to float on the surface while casting shadows onto lower layers. The HP ClickPad also features the preppy pink finish and tiny cupcake Imprint at the bottom of the unit.
The updated HP Mini 110, HP?s entry-level Mini, now offers an integrated six-cell battery that provides up to eight hours of battery life.
The HP Mini 210 in preppy pink and white crystal and the Mini 110 are expected to be available in the United States on June 15 with starting prices of $354.99 and $279.99, respectively.
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- The HP ProBook 6455b/6555b series
offers the latest VISION Pro technology from AMD.The HP ProBook 6455b and 6555b notebook PCs are expected to be available in the United States in June and start at $779.
- The HP ProBook 6450b/6550b series
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The HP ProBook 6450b and 6550b notebook PCs are expected to be available in the United States in June and start at $859.
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sports brushed-aluminum metal cases in caviar or bordeaux. The notebooks offer a range of configurable options, including new AMD Phenom II, AMD Turion II, AMD Athlon II or AMD V-series processors that deliver different levels of performance at varying prices.
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The HP ProBook s-series features new multimedia controls for video and comes loaded with the new ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite to allow users to play, edit and create video and audio files. They also feature ClickPad Gestures.
The HP ProBook 4425s Notebook PC is expected to be available in the United States later this month and starts at $619.
- The HP 425 and HP 625
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Barbie® I Can Be™
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When it comes to careers, Barbie® can be anything, and so can you! In one easy-to-play app, you can be the best-ever pizza chef, baker and pet vet, just like Barbie®! It's pizza time! At the pizza shop, roll out the dough and layer on your favorite sauces and cheeses with just a rub of your finger. Then load it up with a fun mix of toppings, including French fries and pickles! Visit the enticing bakeshop and bake a delectable cupcake! Fill the tin, choose your cupcake color then top it off with lots of frothy frostings and tasty toppings. Yum! At the pet vet's, a scruffy puppy needs your help. Brush her fur, banish those fleas and nurse her to health with an array of remedies from bandages to happy puppy pals. Start from scratch and create new stories each time. At the end of each game, Barbie® rewards you with a diploma and gold stars. Play again and again! Please rate and review us. We'd love to know what you think! Check out Barbie® I Can Be™… toys at your local retailer.
3/2/2015Only three things to do 😞 not cool
1/8/2015Love ❤ so much fun 😊. 😉😃😁😁😋😹😇😐😎😍😊😋
1/2/2015Love it 😊, DOWNLOAD!!!!!!
11/28/2014This game needs a lot of updates and I give it a 3 out of 10 fun average.
10/2/2014Maleiah Hernandez
8/10/2014Its an ok game...... It only gives u 3 stars the whole time... U should not get it trust me ⛅
7/23/2014Its OK but I mean there's 3 opsions and at the end when they rate u can u not do that because it makes my lil' sis sad when she gets like a 2 or 3 star rating :/ also plz make more options to choose from like there was a race car driver and way other stuff at the beginning....so yaa
6/24/2014It keeps my 8 year old cousin happy but it needs more options...good game but not much variety, therefore the three stars
6/22/2014Needs more options but is really fun but it does get boring after awhile

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SLUDGETTE OF THE MONTH Julie Ann looks like the typical girl next door. The type of girl that would be a librarian. In fact, she is! But she's also a horny Sludgette who's hooked up with "rockers" before, which just goes to show that Sludgettes can be found in many different lines of work. So welcome Julie Ann as our Sludgette Of The Month! Julie's Data Sheet 1. Name: Julie Ann 2. Age: 26 3. Height: 5'4" 4. Weight: 115 lbs 5. Measurements: 36,??,??…I wear a size 5 if that helps… 6. Where are you from? 7. Ambitions: To finally finish my masters degree and get on with my life 8. Turn-ons: Kindness, Humor, Honesty, Intelligence, Playfulness, Kinkiness, Boldness 9. Turn-offs: Assholes, Lying Cheats, Players 10. What do you do for a living? 11. Favorite bands: Poison, Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, Enuff Z Nuff, Warrant, Faster Pussycat, Skid Row w/ Sebitchian, Motley Crue, Mike Tramp, Lenny Kravitz, Madonna 12. How long have you been coming to Metal Sludge? 13. Three places I need to experience: Sunset Strip, Europe, Africa 14. When did you lose your virginity and how was it? 15. The first concert I went to was: Aerosmith/Guns N Roses 16. What's the most spontaneous thing you've ever done? 17. The way to my heart is: being real 18. How do you feel about being our May 2002 Sludgette Of The Month? 19. Personal motto: Rock on! Congratulations to Julie for being our May Sludgette Of The Month!
Julie Ann
At the moment, I'm a librarian and a student
stumbled across it in '99
18 and nothing spectacular
Asked a 'rocker' if he wanted to "hook up" and believe it or not, he said YES!
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FishLabs releases Galaxy on Fire 2 HD for iPhone 4S and iPad 2
FishLabs has released Galaxy on Fire 2 HD, a high-performance version of its popular space adventure game exclusively for the iPhone 4S and iPad 2. Taking full advantage of the A5 chip, Galaxy on Fire 2 HD provides 3D models rendered with four times as many polygons and textures at a four times higher resolution than the original Galaxy on Fire 2, running smoothly at up to 40 frames per second. New Open GL 2.0 shaders and additional texture sets and specular maps provide extremely detailed surfaces for each of the 30 space ships and space stations in the game with console-quality graphics and enhanced special effects.
As with the standard version of Galaxy on Fire 2, the HD version takes the player on a journey through a vast universe of more than 20 star systems, 100 different space stations and 30 configurable space ships while following the immersive storyline of Keith T. Maxwell, thrust 35 years into the future and halfway across the galaxy by a malfunctioning hyperdrive. Maxwell must quickly adapt to his new environment while being drawn into the middle of an intergalactic struggle between the four major races and helping defend against a new alien threat. Galaxy on Fire 2 HD also provides support for transferring saved games between iOS devices and Galaxy on Fire 2 Full HD for Mac OS X via iCloud, including support for the upcoming Valkyrie HD add-on scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2012. Game transferability between the regular version of Galaxy on Fire 2 and the new HD version will also be coming with the release of Valkyrie HD. Galaxy on Fire 2 HD is a universal app requiring an iPhone 4S or iPad 2 and is available from the App Store for $10.
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But ive already paid 7 quid for this, surely i dont have to pay full price to get updated graphics, why not half price for those that bought the game before, failing that, I will just stick to the non glitzy version…. And use this knowledge to wait six months everytime fishlabs releases a game, so that i dont end up having to pay twice for every title when it gets an hd update!
Posted by YbOt on October 23, 2011 at 7:04 AM (CDT)
I'll take what #1 said even further. This should be a feee update to the previous version. Charging any amount of money for what is little more than a few minor tweaks is greed bordering on theft.
Posted by Farsnworth on October 23, 2011 at 10:49 PM (CDT)
Amen to both previous posters. I own GoF2, and really don't see a compelling reason to "upgrade" the game I already own which runs perfectly well on my iPhone 4S as well as my first-gen iPad. No thanks.
Posted by Daniel S. on October 23, 2011 at 11:34 PM (CDT)
... in fact, Firemint did the same for Real Racing 2 - chiefly, iOS 5 support (e.g. display mirroring) and iPad 2-optimized graphics - except they offered it as a FREE UPDATE to the previous version. So FishLabs has *no* excuse to charge for their similar evolution of GoF2.
Posted by Farsnworth on October 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM (CDT)
Hey guys,
I'm sorry you feel like this but for a rather small developer like
Fishlabs, it is simply not possible to give away a big title like Galaxy on
Fire 2 HD for free. All in all, we've invested 5 man-years of work and
effort into the making of the game and we just cannot afford to write that
money off. When the original GOF2 was released two years ago, no one knew
that an iPad 2 or iPhone 4S would ever be released. The app is still
playable on these devices, of course, but it's never been intended for them.
Furthermore, the technological and graphical capacities of smartphones and
tablets have vastly improved in the last two years, so we've decided to
optimize and overhaul our most popular title from scratch to make it run on
current generation Apple devices with state-of-the-art visuals and top-notch
However, if you don't think that the iPad 2/iPhone 4S optimization and
complete re-working of the 3D models, textures, effects and backgrounds is
worse another $9.99, you can still play the original GOF2 (which looks
really nice as well) and won't have to miss out on any ships, missions,
story lines or other stuff like that. And as a little thank-you for our
longtime fans, we will at least give away Valkyrie HD to all those of you,
who already own the SD version of the add-on, as soon as it's released.
As for the comparision with Real Racing 2, I'm sorry to say so, but your
statement is simply not true, Farnsworth. Sure, Firemint did release a free
graphic update for Real Racing 2 HD, but in order to use that update, you
first had to buy the optimized HD version of Real Racing 2 for $9.99. In
this particular case, the graphically enhanced HD version of the game has
been a separate app, that had to be purchased individually, right from the
start. And unlike GOF2 and GOF2 HD, you even had to pay a higher price for
RR2HD than you had to pay for the regular RR2.
If you google for it, you'll even find posts by Firemint's community
manager, in which she clearly states that the normal version of RR2 is also
playable on iPad 2. However, if you want to experience the enhanced graphics
and full optimization, you'll have to buy the (more expensive) HD version as
To cut a long story short, I totally respect and understand opinions such
as Daniel's, who said that the graphic overhaul is not worth a second
purchase of the game. In the end, everybody has to decide for himself how he
sets his priorities. There are a lot of people who are glad to be able to
play the game with absolutely stunning state-of-the-art graphics now and
there are also a lot of people who rather save their money and stick to the
original version instead. Both is fine to me. What I don't get, however, is
how people could call us thieves or rip-offs for no other reason than
charging a little money for a product that we've put a helluva lot of blood,
sweat and tears into and which we simply cannot afford to give away for
free. If you don't think the game is worth its money, simply pass it by.
But, at least in my opinion, there's really no need for personal insults and
false accusations…
Anyway, hope you guys understand our situation in this delicate matter at
least to some extend & still have fun setting the galaxy on fire, no matter
whether it's in SD or HD. :)
All the best,
Posted by Dennis Lloyd in Irvine, CA on October 25, 2011 at 12:37 PM (CDT)
when will ther a GOF3? im soo bored on my ipod now i want another great game or more addons PLEASE!!! FFS I AM AT THE HOSPITAL AT NIGHT PULLING MY HAIR OUT I NEED MY NEW GOF FIX!
Posted by Usncorpsman on November 30, 2011 at 11:56 PM (CST)
Are there any add ons for this HD version
Posted by GANTER on December 18, 2011 at 12:14 PM (CST)
hi all, how do i empty my cargo hold when its full, i understand i can sell things in the space lounge but it wont leave the space station because my cargo hold is full. HELP !
Posted by PHIL on January 31, 2012 at 7:17 AM (CST)
Amen to the first three posters and shame on Fishlabs. As a happy customer of GOF, then GOF2, I also feel slighted. I bought GOF2 for my iPad 2 and truly enjoyed it. Awesome game. but… Early adopters have been basically punished for buying the game early. We either play the now substandard version that we purchased, or shell out more hard earned dollars for the exact same game on the exact same platform (only it looks better…)
This is a perfect way to upset your otherwise very happy fan base. You've forgotten about the customer and the customer's satisfaction, and have taken the short-term "easy-way" out.
OK Fishlabs… You are not thieves, but your HD version is indeed a rip-off. Whoever is in charge of your company should have the common sense to anticipate that existing GOF2 customers will be put off by your "easy-out" tactic of investing 5 man-years into redrawing your graphics. A strong leader would have seen the "Big Win" and made the right choice…. That is, to take your high definition graphics and your 5 man-years, and build a new story with it! GOF2 customers (already happy because of the genius of GOF2) would happily lay down their $10 for a newer, better GOF3 game—while new customers, after enjoying GOF3 might go back and purchase GOF2 afterwards to stay in the story.
I stead, your 5 man-years of work just upset a lot of us. once loyal customers are now calling you "greedy" and a "ripoff". You do the math.
Fishlabs needs better leadership, because strategic decisions like this are negligent.
Just one more thing…
"When the original GOF2 was released two years ago, no one knew that an iPad 2 or iPhone 4s would ever be released". - Say what? Really? Your business model couldn't have possibly predicted that?
if you can't answer a question honestly, like "we made a poor strategic decision", your excuses should be better than "how could we have anticipated a better iPhone?"
here's an ultra-secret tip that might give you the competitive edge over other software developers…. this year, Apple will release a better iPhone, and next spring, the will also release a better iPad. (But don't tell anyone…)
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The owner is engaged and open to feedback from all levels within the Company
New ideas and suggestions are taken into account and often implemented
The work atmosphere is casual and fun, I enjoy coming to work every day
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I worked at Road Runner Sports
ProsWhen I first started in 2007, RRS was fun place to work and customer satisfaction was high and the employees made a lot of money.
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Freedom of Speech Doesn't Protect you From Everything
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I hear a lot about respecting someone's freedom of speech every time a group like the 9/11 Troofers or some fringe radical religious or racist group comes forward and claims that they're being oppressed or disrespected and "Hey, this is a free country and you have to respect my opinion and my right to speak my mind."
Well, that's not entirely true.�� Yes, I have to accept that you are free to speak your mind, but I don't have to respect what you say or respect *you* for saying it.
In reality, I think freedom of speech is just about the most important thing in a free society and I'll stand up to the end for the right of people to express their views, whether or not I agree with them.� BUT, I also understand that freedom of speech does not give someone immunity from the consequences of what that speech is. � This makes sense if you think about it, but there are a few things that one needs to understand.
1.�� Freedom of Speech protects the message, but not necessarily the manner of expressing it - If you're a member of the Communist party you have every right to put up a banner or have a rally for your party in any place the Republican Party or the Democratic Party can. � But that doesn't mean that a city or town cannot impose an ordnance which says something like "No events with more than 600 people in a single building without at least eight unobstructed fire exits." � In that case, if you had your rally in such a building, you could face legal consequences. � Now this example seems simple, but people sometimes get confused on this one. � If protesters want to picket a funeral they cannot be stopped by a law which says "No anti-war protests within 300 yards of a funeral." � However they can be stopped by a law which states "No organized, loud or obstructing demonstrations within 300 feet of a funeral." � � Similarly, you can be prosecuted for screaming out your message in a public place, not because of the message but because screaming is illegal under noise laws.�� You can't broadcast without an FCC license either.
Ultimately this can reach the point where there is something of a "blurred line" between what is fair and what is not.� Because freedom of speech could be controlled if the government were to simply start restricting venues with the goal of repressing the message. � So the test is whether the law is enacted to control speech or if it has a legitimate reason beyond this. �� This is a judgment call. � Hence, the people who ultimately have to make this decision are called judges.
2. � It doesn't mean that anyone has to provide you with a venue or platform -� You can say whatever you want on the internet IF you own the website or server.� However, if you post something on a board or a forum or anything else that is not in your control, they can take it down if they want because they don't like the message.� Frustrating?� Sometimes, but if it matters that much just get your own site.� If you own a TV station or a theater or any other sort of platform, you can deny people the use of it because you don't like their message. � In actuality *you* are protected by freedom of speech by saying what your property can and can't be used for.
Tis came up recently in a college where a speaker who had offended many victims of 9/11 was canceled after many students students complained.� The university decided that although they support having different perspectives, this one did not deserve their time and they canceled the speaker. � The university was not a government agency, so it was in a position where it was not bound by neutrality. � Some students protested that it violated freedom of speech. � Of course, it didn't violate that right. � If they felt that University was making a bad decision by canceling it, they certainly had the right to say so and if they felt strongly enough, they could even transfer to a school which they felt was more tolerant of their views. � But it wasn't an issue of a protected right.
3.� MOST IMPORTANTLY!!!! – Freedom of speech does not in any way shape or form protect you from any sort of disrespect, general opposition, discrimination or community-based sentiments. � Actually, this is a critical aspect of what is *protected.* � Because the whole point of free speech is that if everyone is protected, then everyone can decide what to accept and reject and this should lead to unacceptable points of view being rejected. � So if some group of KKK members move into your town, theres nothing protecting them from you going up to them and saying "You know what, I think you're a dochebag.� I don't respect your views and I don't respect you and you should know that everyone I've talked to says you're just plain not welcome here. � Get the hell out.� I hope you die a horrible death you scumbag."
You similarly can deny them coming over to borrow ice cubes. � If you see them on the street, you can give them a dirty look. � If you have a BBQ you can invite everyone and not them. � And if they hand out pamphlets or start making speeches, you can ignore them. � You are not obligated to listen or give them the time of day.
So if a 9/11 troofer shows up at ground zero, does the crowed have the right to beat them up?� No. � Do they have the right to yell "Get the hell out of here you bastard."� Oh hell yeah.
And you can even get fired, denied service or discriminated for your opinion.� That's fine too.� However, there are some protections for this, such as not being allowed to be discriminated on based on religion and also since the government is bound to protect freedom of speech, if your dealing with a government body, there may be protection. � Of course this comes down to a judgment call of how far these protections go.� Hence, the people who ultimately have to make this decision are called judges.
4.� Finally, one most people are familiar with: speech which directly instigates violence or causes harm is not protected. � Viewpoints are protected but calls to action or any sort of words which are directly effective in causing harm beyond viewpoints are not. � So you can say "I hope president Bush drops dead,"� that's fine, but you cannot offer money to kill him, because that's a call to action. � Nor can you make a direct threat. �� And yelling fire in a crowded movie house is not protected either, because that's less of an opinion than it is an instrument of causing panic, injury and death.
You also cannot misrepresent something and thereby causes harm, because that's fraud.� In the US, courts hold this to a high burden of proof, as they should, but if you come out and say that you're going to sell a computer to someone and they buy a box that turns out to have a few bricks in it, then that's not protected. � Similarly, you can't falsely advertise and you can't make untrue statements which are designed to cause harm to another, as that is libel and slander, a civil offense.
On slander - In the US, slander is a very difficult case to make. � Very few of such cases are ever won in court (sure many are brought as threats, but very few actually stand the burden of proof). � This is because in order for something to be slander it has to meet some criteria. � For one thing it has to be a refutable and disprovable fact. � So if I say "John is ugly and he's a bad person and I hate him and everyone should hate him," that sort of statement would be entirely protected.� But if I say something like "John was convicted of child molestation,"� then that could be empirically proven and thus if it's wrong, I could be in trouble. � There are some other criteria which make this very difficult to win: � Not only must it be untrue, but the person who brought it must know it's untrue and knowingly lie. � Ignorance rarely offers protection under the law, but here it does.� If they had every reason to think it was true or got false info that they had reasonable assurance of, they're off. � They must also prove that it was done with the intent of malice and that damage has been done as such. � This is why these rarely make it to a full blown trial, though they're a common "scare tactic."
In conclusion, I'd like to reiterate the point of this post. � If you find an opinion unacceptable, then don't accept it.� That's totally valid.� In fact, it's what you should do. � And if you think someone is repugnant, offensive or just plain wrong then by all means call them on it. � Say what you think of them. � Boo them off the stage. � That's the whole point!
What I like to say:� "I respect your right to an opinion.� But I don't respect that opinion and I don't respect you."
And if you don't like my opinion?� Fine.�� Go f*** yourself!�
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I am the AC who wrote that vision I had when I was 15. I tuned 44 today. So it begins. Does anyone have any questions or need any encouragement?
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The author claims that he/she presently wants nothing to do with religion:
Then why is the story filled with religious/biblical undertones & references????
- 2013 to 2020 = 7 Year Period, gee where did that come from?
- Reference to Moses flood at the end
- Reference to 'God' or the Creator as 'Lord'.
- Harvest/Rapture like event at the end
Why would someone who calls christians 'hypocrites' and says he/she wants nothing to do with religion write a story with multiple references that come directly from christianity & the bible? Why would someone make multiple references to christianity/bible and claim that the 'Lord' was a 6 foot tall medium build male with white hair when the bible contradicts this by saying that 'God' is LIGHT and that no man shall see the face of 'God'???? How's that for a contradiction?
The author of this message was also alleged to have written this follow up on another forum:
So there's 'no warning', no 'predicting it', no 'prophet' will warn of it, and 'no one will know', yet the author is sitting here telling us this will happen in a few weeks while his/her own story directly contradicts this account by telling us there will be no messenger, no warning, no prophet telling us of these events. That's weird huh?
I find it comical how the introduction to the story is meant to touch on all the various belief systems - mentioning atheists, new agers, christians, and the likes of other religions. Almost as if to intentionally eliminate suspicion of bias in advance of the story. To appease to a larger audience right?
Couple this in with the fact that you've got 3 different anonymous australian AC's posting this same story on the same day and one of which is embellishing the account by adding phrases like "
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" (yeah right) and encouraging others to post this vision elsewhere.
Sorry but this has all the ingredients for being Grade A:
People, no divinely inspired vision/message is going to be told or relayed in this contradictory manner and it's certainly not going to contain any elements designed to generate a fear response within you. The follow up message contains phrases such as:
'terrifying abyss'
'milllions dying, war, death'
'devastating, permanent end of western civilization'
'world shaking'
'sudden and shocking'
All of this bullshit is designed to play on your emotions and generate anxiety/fear and make the story seem more sensational and thus, believable. Funny how this story is being posted on multiple conspiracy forums and by multiple users from the same location.
Words of advice:
- Do not allow yourselves to be easily swayed or manipulated by your emotions during these trying times because people will seek to test you like this, especially online.
- Do not listen to anyone who tells you what will happen in the future and gives you exact dates/years. No one knows this information, whether they claim to have had a dream, a vision, or to be psychic - NO ONE KNOWS because the future is not written in stone and is currently being created in the PRESENT moment!
- Do not listen to anyone who acts as a prophet while also telling you there will be no prophet (MAJOR RED FLAG)
Finally: Recommend unpin this B.S.
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Nicely worded Anhedonic
Plus he Throws in a self-righteous (and christian) dig about 30 million abortions being the reason so many children were running around in heaven.
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Awww you butt hurt when people tell it like it is fella?
Abortion ain't a chance,and it isn't merely disposing of some cells.Thats a human life being exterminated pal...deal with it.
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Courtyard by Marriott - Highland Park
Hotel features newly renovated guest rooms and facilities. Rooms feature a comfortable sitting area, large work desks, two phones with data ports, free Internet access, custom comforters, thicker mattresses, fluffier pillows and an ergonomic chair. Enjoy a healthy breakfast buffet with eggs cooked to order at the Courtyard Café or visit 'The Market' for snacks & beverages 24/7. We also offer a 5-mile complimentary shuttle (excluding Ravinia Festival). The two meeting rooms totaling 1,274 sq. ft. help bring visions of extraordinary reality to joyous celebrations, small fairytale weddings, and business meetings.
CITY: Highland Park
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 211 suites surround a 10-story atrium and feature separate living room, bedroom and wireless high speed Internet access. Great food at the Atrium Restaurant & Lounge. Adjacent to Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center and within ½ mile of Oakbrook Center.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
McDonald's #1 Store Museum
This museum is a replica of the first McDonald's restaurant opened by Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. View an array of memorabilia, from the original kitchen equipment to the 1950s classic cars parked on site.
CITY: Des Plaines
Swimming Stones
This kinetic water sculpture, created by Christian Tobin, combines art with the law of physics to enable giant stones to rock, spin and swivel on a cushion of water.
CITY: Aurora
Greenbelt Cultural Center
Nestled within the native landscape of Greenbelt Forest Preserve, the Center and its outdoor amphitheater can be rented for meetings, conferences, classes, weddings, showers, receptions or family reunions.
CITY: North Chicago
Stade Dairy Farm
A producer of milk, vegetables and grains since 1977, the farm offers tours, and presents the annual Shades of Autumn festival during the month of September.
CITY: McHenry
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare
The newly renovated Chicago O'Hare hotel promises greater comfort and enhanced productivity with redesigned guest rooms and added business features. The Bistro offers healthy choices, a variety of breakfast and dinner options, an evening bar, and specialty beverages made with Starbucks coffee.
CITY: Des Plaines
Gallery Mornea
Soho-style art gallery featuring contemporary art that is thought-provoking as well as aesthetic.
CITY: Evanston
Golf Club of Illinois
Hailed by Golf Digest as "The best example of target golf yet built," the Golf Club includes pot bunkers, double greens, fescue-covered mounds and water hazards.
CITY: Algonquin
Uncle Buck - New Trier High School, 7 Happ Rd., Northfield
n this sweet comedy, irresponsible Uncle Buck is left to baby-sit his rebellious niece and her two siblings when their parents leave to visit a sick relative. The movie was filmed in several towns along the North Shore. Sites include New Trier High School in Winnetka, one of the most prestigious high schools in the Chicago area.
CITY: Northfield
A' Salute Lounge & Grill
A' Salute is a high class lounge featuring entertainment every Friday and Saturday night with room for dancing. The menu will feature a selection of small sandwiches called "trios" which are served in threes.
CITY: St. Charles
Town Square Wheaton
Lifestyle shopping center with leading shops, restaurants & services including Barnes & Noble, Chico's, Victoria's Secret, Express, Banana Republic, Talbot's, Ann Taylor, William Sonoma, Corner Bakery, Starbucks and more!
CITY: Wheaton
Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
Take a guided or self-guided tour of this historic district that contains the world's greatest concentration of Wright-designed structures built in the Prairie School of Architecture style. Tours are offered daily.
CITY: Oak Park
All Seasons Ice Rink
Two full-sized rinks are open for year-round skating. All Seasons also offers a game room, ballet room, pro shop and party room.
CITY: Naperville
Apple Orchard Golf Course
Apple Orchard is a par 27, nine-hole course with a pro shop and snack bar.
CITY: Bartlett
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne is one of the country's premier facilities for energy-related research and development. Visitors must be at least 16 years old.
CITY: Argonne
Cabin Nature Center
Nature center, nature trail and dog park. Free admission, cost for some activities.
CITY: Wood Dale
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Sephora presents beauty, fragrance & skincare enthusiasts an unparalleled selection of prestige cosmetics that you can touch and try. We offer complimentary color, skincare and fragrance consultations with our beauty experts and free samples!
CITY: Oak Brook
Ernest Hemingway Museum
Explore displays featuring rare photos of Hemingway, his childhood diary, letters, early writings, and other memorabilia. Enjoy videos documenting the author's life and work. Bookshop on site.
CITY: Oak Park
Seven Bridges Ice Arena
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Includes three ice surfaces, public skate 7 days a week, learn-to-skate and hockey classes, observation area, off-ice training center, party/conference rooms, arcade and a pro shop.
CITY: Woodridge
Hyatt Place - Schaumburg
The Hyatt Place Schaumburg is a hotel that puts style, innovation and The Hyatt Touch® within reach. Located in the heart of Schaumburg, across the street from popular attractions such as Woodfield Mall & IKEA, 15 minutes from O'Hare Airport and only 40 minutes from downtown Chicago. Our guests will enjoy a spacious guestroom with a 42 inch flat-panel HDTV, our signature Hyatt Grand Bed™, a plush Cozy Corner oversized sofa-sleeper that is separated from the sleeping area and complimentary Internet access. We also recommend our guests take advantage of our heated indoor swimming pool, state of the art fitness center, and complimentary shuttle service within a 5 mile radius. Guests enjoy a free continental breakfast along with Seattle's Best® coffee and can purchase hot breakfast entrees. We also offers a variety of freshly prepared items which guests can order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Host a business meeting or elegant social even in our 3000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
CITY: Schaumburg
Lake County Forest Preserve
We currently manage 25,268 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Visitors enjoy nearly 112 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, fishing ponds and lakes, public access to the Fox River, award-winning nature and history education programs and events, and three public golf courses. Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove near Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area near Deerfield, Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda, Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan, and three golf courses (Brae Loch near Grayslake, Countryside near Mundelein, and ThunderHawk near Beach Park). Most Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, every day of the year. Special hours apply at the golf courses, Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center and Ryerson Woods.
CITY: Libertyville
LIttle Owl
Enjoy lunch, dinner or a snack at Geneva's landmark restaurant. For over 80 years, fine food and spirits have been served at very reasonable prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
CITY: Geneva
Villa Olivia Country Club Ski Area
Villa Olivia is a public facility. Slope ticket required to access ski and snowboard activities including 7 runs, quad chair lift and 6 rope tows. Villa Olivia has skiwee for kids 4-9 years old, snow tubing, ski, dining, golf, lessons, snowboarding, sleigh rides.
CITY: Bartlett
Known for its live salsa music and dancing, Esteban's hosts Expression Nite on Thursdays, featuring drag performers. The dinner menu, served Wednesday through Saturday evenings, offers Latin American specialties.
CITY: Naperville
Leiseberg Park
Leiseberg Park plays host to local Bartlett events, festivals and fairs.
CITY: Bartlett
Hollywood Palms, A Cinema, Bar & Eatery
Experience first run movies at Hollywood Palms while you enjoy our full bar and dinner menu including appetizers, entrees, desserts all while catching a flick, 18 & older after 5:30 pm. Call for "all-ages" showtimes.
CITY: Naperville
Elmhurst College
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Elmhurst College is home to a state of the art high tech conference and event facility that can host groups from 20 - 900 people. The campus also boasts a first-rate sports facility in an arboretum-like setting.
CITY: Elmhurst
Aurora Regional Fire Museum
This museum features vintage firefighting equipment, memorabilia from the 1871 Chicago Fire, photographs and a gift shop.
CITY: Aurora
Hilton Garden Inn Addison
The Hilton Garden Inn Addison is located only 11 miles from O'Hare and 22 miles from Midway Airport. Certain to please executive travelers are the hotel's wide array of amenities including complimentary high-speed internet, in-room hospitality center, Herman Miler chairs and much more!
CITY: Addison
Oscar Swan Country Inn
This historic building, a Colonial Williamsburg Revival, dates back to 1902. The Inn opened in 1988. It is decorated with antiques and collectables, giving the house a feeling of charm and delight. The Inn has eight bed-rooms, all unique and different, as well as several dining rooms and a glassed in Garden Room. Available for weddings, receptions, banquets, private parties, meetings, retreats and more!
CITY: Geneva
Rhythm Room Bar & Bistro
Located in the lobby of the CineArts Theatre, Rhythm Room invites you to stop by before or after the movies...or anytime.
CITY: Evanston
Vernon Hills Golf Course
This golf course has been ranked as one of the top ten 9 hole golf courses in Chicagoland. Situated in Vernon Hills, this challenging 9-hole municipal course boasts small greens, rolling terrain, tight fairways and seven holes featuring water. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate both the playability and the eye-catching views. The full-service clubhouse features a varied lunch menu, which is served all day and a full-service bar. Banquet facilities available for up to 80 people.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Home Alone - Trinity Methodist Church
An eight-year-old boy is accidentally left home alone as his family rushes off for a vacation to France, leaving him to fend for himself against a pair of bungling burglars. Filmed along the North Shore, movie sites include Wilmette's Trinity Methodist Church and the Hubbard Woods Metra Station in Winnetka. Right across the street from the Metra train tracks is the former drugstore where the stranded kid stole a toothbrush in the movie.
CITY: Wilmette
Giordano's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - Buffalo Grove
Pioneer of the award winning famous stuffed and equally renowned thin-crust pizza. Enjoy a variety of pizzas including cheese, vegi, tropic delight, and shrimp or choose from over 15 ingredients to create your own masterpiece. Other menu choices include an array of appetizers, sandwiches, pastas, soups, fresh salads and desserts. Open for lunch and dinner. Dine-in and enjoy a beverage from the full-service bar. Carry-out, delivery and catering are also available. Live too far to enjoy Giordano's, use our mail order system and have the partially cooked, frozen pizza delivered overnight to you. Visit our website for more information.
CITY: Buffalo Grove
Hoosier Grove Schoolhouse Museum
Originally built as a one-room schoolhouse in 1904 on the corner of Old Church and Barrington Roads, the museum was moved to its present site in 1991.
CITY: Streamwood
Center for History
Museum and education center highlighting our nation's social heritage through captivating exhibits and programs. Stories of the 1915 Eastland Disaster, and experience life on the run following the Underground Railroad.
CITY: Wheaton
Brunswick Zone - Carol Stream
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone offers bowling, billiards, Laser Tag, an arcade/game room plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY: Carol Stream
Courtyard by Marriott Naperville
147-room hotel, conveniently located off I-88, offering spacious rooms with many amenities, indoor pool, whirlpool and public areas designed to provide the comforts of home.
CITY: Naperville
Mon Ami Gabi - Oak Brook
The menu at Mon Ami Gabi signals a return to simple French food, featuring Classic Steak Frites and a variety of fresh seafood. Let the feel of Paris surround you as you enjoy a glass of wine from the rolling wine cart.
CITY: Oak Brook
Courtyard By Marriot- Deerfield
Courtyard surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. Newly renovated in 2001.
CITY: Deerfield
Berwyn Cruise Nites in the Depot District
Head to the Depot District for the 9th Annual Cruise Nites presented by Berwyn Kia, Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, Mike & Sons Auto Services, Cicero Auto Parts, Deece Automotive! Cruise Nites take place on Tuesdays from 6-9pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station. Enjoy your summe evenings while taking a stroll through a combination of car show and nightlife.
CITY: Berwyn
Aurora Area Architecture
The Aurora area features diverse architectural styles, including designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Bruce Goff and George Grant Elmslie. The area is also home to one of the largest collections of Sears mail order homes.
CITY: Aurora
Riverfront Playhouse
This popular local theater group performs original plays, musicals, murder mysteries, comedies and children's theater.
CITY: Aurora
Oak Park Festival Theatre
Oak Park Festival Theatre presents its 35th year of professional productions. Its season opens indoors in the National Historic Landmark, Pleasant Home, 217 Home Avenue. Then the company moves outdoors to Austin Gardens, adjacent to downtown Oak Park. With Shakespearian classics, witty drawing room mysteries, and farces, plus moving contemporary plays, Festival Theatre pleases audiences -- indoors and out. See our website, or call (708) 445-4440.
CITY: Oak Park
Pleasant Home
Explore this opulent 30-room mansion designed by prominent Prarie School architect George H. Maher, which today serves as a museum.
CITY: Oak Park
Blue Goose Super Market
Known throughout the Fox Valley for top-quality meats, produce, and fresh bakery products. Where service has been a family tradition for more than 70 years in St. Charles.
CITY: St. Charles
Spring Valley Nature Center/Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880s living history farm and pioneer cooking demos.
CITY: Schaumburg
Contagion - Tellabs
An international team of doctors is contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak of a deadly disease.
CITY: Naperville
Smitty's On The Corner
Smitty's, in St. Charles is family owned and operated, using only the freshest, most flavorful ingredients to prepare all of their mouthwatering sandwiches, homemade soups, crisp salads, ice cream and more.
CITY: St. Charles


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Apple 4, Microsoft 2
This week, Microsoft unveiled Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, pressing its bets on a market that so far has been tepid toward Windows 8 and Microsoft-branded tablets. Scratch that latter problem off the list; the company's second-generation tablets now carry only the name "Surface." There's no more Windows 8 logo, and the maker's name is still nowhere in sight.
Meanwhile, Apple and its fruity logo continue to be gobbled up by more people than ever. Though its global market share has dropped according to an IDC report, the company worldwide sold 19.5 million tablets in the first quarter of this year, a 65 percent increase from the year-ago period. While Microsoft remains barely a blip on that global radar screen, the CRN Test Center takes a look at the specs of Surface Pro 2 versus Apple's fourth-generation iPad specs.
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Scooby-Doo (video game)
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Scooby Doo in the Castle Mystery | |
Commodore 64 box art for Scooby Doo in the Castle Mystery |
Developer(s) | Gargoyle Games (Greg Follis, Roy Carter) |
Publisher(s) | Elite Systems Ltd |
Platform(s) | ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC Commodore Plus/4 |
Release date(s) | 1986 |
Genre(s) | Action |
Mode(s) | Single player |
Distribution | Cassette |
Scooby-Doo (also known as Scooby Doo in the Castle Mystery) was a video game based on a television character of the same name. The game was developed in 1986 by Gargoyle Games for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and the Commodore Plus/4 personal computers.
Original Concept[edit]
A much-hyped game, Elite first started advertising this from around Autumn 1985. The advert billed the game as "the first ever computer cartoon" and featured some mouth watering screenshots. Issue 21 of Crash carried a full preview of the game.
The game was to feature all the characters from the cartoon and was set in a Scottish castle owned by Shaggy's auntie. The castle is haunted and Scooby and the gang have 48 hours to solve the mystery. The game is said to "feature seven or eight action sequences which are separated by descriptive scenes in which characters in the game interact by meeting together and having a chat..."
"In the action sequences you will follow Scooby and Shaggy as they search the castle and need to help them solve (or avoid) problems as they arise and generally guide them on their way. You drive the action in the game, acting rather like a film director, taking decisions which affect the outcome of events. After each action sequence has been played through, the scene will fade to a descriptive section where you eavesdrop on conversations and can pick up clues, tips and hints which will help you solve the mystery."
The game was scrapped as the Spectrum was not capable of handling such an ambitious project. Issue 47 of Sinclair User reported: "while the graphics in the game ... are supposedly unbelievable the game is a shambles. Lack of memory has been blamed for the failure to release the game". Elite were, however, supposedly considering releasing the game for the 128K Spectrum.
'First time I saw this on the Amstrad, I thought that it was an extremely playable game. The Spectrum version is equally so, if not more. The scrolling isn't super smooth, and the lack of tune is a little disturbing, but the graphics are excellently animated, and the game plays superbly. Addiction is almost certainly to be found, and the game represents very good value for money. Even though it's been ages in the making, and the finished version is completely different from the screen shots seen all those long months ago, Scooby Doo is a really cool arcade game, well worth getting.'
'This is obviously not the game promised by ELITE some time last year, but it was definitely worth the wait as it is tremendously playable and ever so compelling. The graphics really are first-class: the many large and well defined characters move around the castle admirably and the castle itself is very pretty. Sound wise this game rates fairly highly as there are many excellent spot effects during the game - sadly there isn't a tune on the title screen but the front end is so good that a tune isn't really necessary. I strongly recommend this game as it is addictive and great fun to play too.'
'After the long wait for Scooby Doo it would take something fairly special to justify the time spent on it. This game manages to impress after the first couple of goes but it doesn't contain anything to keep the brain cells electrified for long. I found Scooby Doo looked very attractive to the eye and the idea of buffing and boffing all the characters - which didn't look too much like ghosts - proved quite exciting for a while, but this required no real skill. The animation of all the graphics is very smooth and accurate, and the screen scrolling is very silky (!?!). Scooby sound is not very startling and has very little tunewise. The game bases itself on the TV series superbly with all the folks from the team in it. Unfortunately I didn't find it extremely enthralling ... but it's certainly playable. Have a look before you buy.' [1]
- ^ Crash Magazine, Issue 33, October 1986


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A similar "Obama Classic" basketball event planned for last December was postponed when the lockout ended.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is joining NBA legend Michael Jordan and an array of basketball stars to raise money for his re-election campaign later this month.
The Obama campaign is planning a fundraising "shoot-around" and dinner in New York on Aug. 22 featuring several NBA stars, including Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks, Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics, John Wall of the Washington Wizards and others. Jordan, who played for the Chicago Bulls, Obama's favorite NBA team, and NBA Commissioner David Stern are co-hosting a $20,000-per person fundraising dinner with the president later in the day.
Obama is a longtime basketball fan who regularly plays pickup games with friends and aides. His campaign held a fundraiser last February at the Orlando-area home of NBA player Vince Carter, who is also involved in the New York events.
The campaign is holding a "shoot-around" with players at New York's Chelsea Piers sports complex, including Anthony, Rondo, Wall, Paul Pierce, Kyrie Irving, Joe Johnson and former NBA centers Patrick Ewing and Alonzo Mourning. WNBA stars Sheryl Swoopes and Dawn Staley are also participating in the event, which will cost $5,000 for a parent and child or two people to have a "shoot-around skills session" with the players. A $250 donation provides an autograph session with the players.
Obama's campaign plans to raffle off the chance for grass-roots supporters to attend the events.
A similar "Obama Classic" basketball event planned for last December was postponed after team owners and players reached a labor deal following a lockout.
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MPAA Rating | NR |
Runtime | 1hr 5mins. |
Genres | Comedy, Short Film |
Keywords | N/A |
Status | Released |
US Release Date | N/A |
Actress Amanda Peet received death threats and hate mail at the height of the Every Child By Two campaign, during which she urged new mums to get their children vaccinated.
A representative for One Direction has assured fans Niall Horan is still a member of the hit boy band after he was targeted in a Twitter.com hack attack.
Florida police officials have closed their investigation into troubled rocker Scott Stapp's financial problems, because they cannot reach the Creed star to seek more information regarding his allegations his bank account has been compromised.
FBI officials have confirmed North Korean leaders were behind the cyber hack attack that exposed Sony emails and leaked unreleased films and led to the cancellation of the release of Seth Rogen's new comedy The Interview.
Staunch vegan Peter Egan refused to appear with a plateful of meat during dinner party scenes in Downton Abbey.
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Sir Cliff Richard has won an apology from a police chief after officials admitted leaking news of a raid on his home.
Apple executives have found no evidence to suggest Hollywood's latest nude photo scandal was the result of a breach of the company's iCloud security systems.
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Nazr Mohammed C CHI 2 Days
Mohammed scored two points (1-3 FG) to go along with four rebounds and one steal in 10 minutes Friday against the Timberwolves.
Mohammed was forced into action Friday with Paul Gasol (illness) out and Taj Gibson (ankle) leaving the game after playing only nine minutes. Gasol could be back for Sunday's game against the Clippers, so expect Mohammed to return to his very limited role when he does.
Nazr Mohammed C CHI 1 Month
Mohammed did not play again Saturday against the Hawks.
Mohammed has only played eight games this season and his value to the Bulls at this point in his career is that of a veteran voice in the locker room.
Nazr Mohammed C CHI 3 Months
Mohammed scored one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT) to go along with six rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes Friday against Portland.
Mohammed played in only his second game of the season Friday as the Bulls were without Pau Gasol (calf) and then lost Taj Gibson (ankle) in this game. If both players are out again Monday, Mohammed could see increased playing time again. Even if he does though, don't expect him to provide much fantasy value.
Nazr Mohammed C CHI 4 Months
Mohammed has yet to play in the regular season for the Bulls.
Mohammed's value to the Bulls at this stage of his career is a veteran presence in the locker room. Don't expect him to see much playing time.
Nazr Mohammed C CHI 5 Months
Mohammed re-signed with the Bulls on Monday.
Mohammed, who contemplated retirement this summer, will return for his 17th NBA season and third with the Bulls. He appeared in 80 games last season, seeing nearly all of his minutes in garbage time. Despite losing Carlos Boozer, the Bulls gained frontcourt depth overall this offseason, so Mohammed should slot into a similar role as a veteran defender and positive locker room presence.
Nazr Mohammed C CHI Oct 25 '79
Nazr Mohammed suffered a sprained middle finger on Monday and is questionable to return.
He was in a little bit of pain and we'll be on the lookout for any information. Mohammed has very little fantasy value.
Nazr Mohammed C CHI Apr 12 '79
The Bulls and Nazr Mohammed have verbally agreed to a one-year contract at the veteran's minimum, according to CSN's Aggrey Sam.
The deal doesn't exactly shake up the FA market, but it's a solidifying move for the Bulls' frontcourt. Nazr even wound up starting 12 games for Chicago last season while Joakim Noah was hurt, averaging 7.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. He isn't likely to approach those numbers in a 10-15 minute role this season.
Nazr Mohammed C CHI Feb 25 '79
Tom Thibodeau said he'd like to have Nazr Mohammed return next season.
"Hopefully we'll have an opportunity with him, but again, you don't know what the market will call for," Thibodeau said. It would be surprising if Mohammed got an offer above the veteran's minimum, so if the Bulls want him back, it shouldn't be hard to work out a new deal.
Nazr Mohammed C CHI Feb 19 '79
Nazr Mohammed said he isn't expecting further punishment from the league office after being ejected Friday night.
Mohammed was tossed after shoving LeBron James to a ground, a move that drew heated reactions from Mohammed's teammates. Nate Robinson called LeBron a good actor and coach Tom Thibodeau hinted there's a conspiracy to give the Heat favorable calls in the series. Regardless of whether LeBron flopped, there were no punches thrown and it was a fairly brief incident, so we're not expecting Mohammed to face further sanctions either.
Nazr Mohammed C CHI Feb 19 '79
Nazr Mohammed was ejected from Friday's game for shoving LeBron James after the whistle.
Mohammed committed a hard foul on James, then after LeBron took him down and received a technical foul, Mohammed shoved LeBron to the ground. Mohammed played just 11.5 minutes per game in the first two games of the series, so this isn't a big loss for the Bulls.


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Heritage Key Villas is very nice. I loved everything about it. The rooms are clean, the beds are comfortable, and the pool/clubhouse is very nice.
This town home is just minutes away from attractions and the international airport. Many activities are just minutes away!! Shopping, golfing, fishing, swimming, walking, amusement parks (Disney, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, etc), and water parks just to name a few. The ocean beach is 1 hour away, natural springs 1 hour away, MANY restaurants of all types (some within walking distance), Wal-mart 4 miles away, nearest grocery store is 1 mile away, and the International airport is 20 minutes away.


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Sponsor's Gala and Auction
Twelfth Annual Scrumptious Summerville Sponsor's "Starry, Starry Nights" An Evening Under the Stars Gala and Auction,
to be held Friday, October 3, 2014 from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. - Summerville Country Club - (Cocktail Attire)
Auction items are already starting to arrive and this year should offer something for everyone.
Sponsorship opportunities are now available starting at $300. Individuals and businesses may inquire about sponsorships via our website by clicking on the "2014 Scrumptions Summrville Kitchen Tour" in the Donate now selection or by clicking here.
Event sponsors will receive an invitation to the Sponsor's Gala. The Proceeds from the event raise funds for Children In Crisis, Inc.,
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