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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of riches,
N. E. M. Goulder (Saffron Walden, England) - See all my reviews
It's hard to imagine how virtually all the works of one of the 20th century's great composers could possibly fit onto eight CDs and yet be available for the extraordinarily modest price that this set sells for. So value for money here is not in question.
The performances, with one exception, are of a sensational quality. The La Salle quartet's version of the Lyric Suite is very fine - just briefly in the Largo Desolato I found myself wanting something a little more fluid in the dramatic outburst that is the culmination of the work, but really the playing is outstanding. I am absolutely seduced by Anne Sofie von Otter's sumptuous singing in the seven early lieder - she downsizes gorgeously for the piano version and then makes you just as happy in the 1928 orchestral version. I am lost for words in admiration for Juliane Banse's singing in the Altenberg lieder and especially in the Lulu suite, where she picks out the dizzying tessitura as though with a razor blade.
The conducting is broadly divided between Abbado and Boulez. Abbado adores these scores and gets some fabulous playing out of the Vienna Philharmonic. This is most notable in the Lulu Suite, where despite it being a live performance you get some immaculate playing (especially in the brass, but also throughout) that many studio efforts could have required multiple takes to achieve. Boulez contributes the original 1979 recording of the full Lulu with Cerha's completion - Teresa Stratas in truly memorable form in this historic recording.
I do feel one disappointment, however, which is the 1987 Wozzeck. DG doubtless disdained reissuing their 1965 Boehm recording, where Fischer-Dieskau and Fritz Wunderlich combined so utterly memorably, on grounds of its age, but I would never pass over those unique performances in favour of this mediocre alternative. The live recording is badly balanced and Abbado presses the pace to the extent that vocal lines often struggle to communicate key emotional issues.
But at this price I am sure you should be happy to brush over that - if you are really passionate about Wozzeck (which of course you should be) then find out either the Boehm or one of the other superior versions available. Likewise if you are set on the best Chamber Concerto recording, find the recent Boulez/Tetzlaff/Uchida version, but really there's not a lot wrong with the Barenboim/Zukerman pairing here (also under Boulez).
This is a very exceptional set, and will enable you to reach out to pieces you might not know such as the Clarinet and Piano pieces op 5 (which I haven't heard for a good 15 years now). I recommend it most highly.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Berg boxed,
Excellent value box containing all of Berg's major works. The best performance is maybe Abbado's of Wozzeck. This is a live recording and sounds like it;very exciting orchestral playing that sometimes almost drowns out the voices . I dont think this is a problem as it kind of fits with opera's theme of helpless people up against forces they cant control etc. The Boulez recording of Lulu is also very good but here the lack of libretto in the package is a bit annoying as the opera has a very elaborate plot and the synopsis provided isnt really detailed enough to follow what's going on. The orchestral and chamber works are very well played and recorded so this is all the Berg you need really.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Berg reigns among the Vienna School,
Alexis Ramon Paez - See all my reviews
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The recordings included in this collection range from 1971 to 1996. Published in 2003, it includes the full 3-act version of Lulu, world premiere from 1979, conducted by Boulez, as well as Wozzeck under Claudio Abbado. Highly recommended.
42 of 60 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The day the world ended,
Fortuna Smiles (London) - See all my reviews
Alban Berg (1885-1935) Discover this world of beauty and love , horror , death and defiance .
I first heard and then studied this man's music in my early twenties , and I fell in love.
I bought this CD edition from the U.S (at a crazy inflated price) and have revisited the man and his music anew and I have to say that - unlike many other returns - this is no nostalgic re-living ; I find it afresh, and his light undimmed and far brighter . The orchestral writing , and playing , is an inspiration. Here is colour and texture that you simply won't find anywhere else .Buy it immediately . Indulge that early 21st century longing for Real Life with ...
I can't put my finger on the reason for this , but Alban atomises all my usual reservations and the tragedy that is The Second Viennese School. His fluidity of line is such that rhythm transcends its' usual confines and appears to sustain everything,and does so - to my ears - quite anonymously. I never really considered this dimension of his music before, because every facet is somehow presented seamlessly, but now this rhythmic element is remarkable, and this could also be said of a harmonic/melodic sense and delineation of structure as concentrated and pure and beautiful as J.S.Bach's. This is music conceived, written down, performed and recorded of the highest order.
Detractors will find an easy path to critique and deliberate marginalisation through Hollywood's appropriation of that style(e.g.Op.6)But Hollywood this ain't.
You will inhale new-mown Viennese grass , see the people , taste their delights and their food and the smell of their acrid tobacco and almost touch a world.
Now, hearing it again in 2007,it seems unbearably sad that this world is gone and that we chose an easier, lesser path; but that is what he was saying all along.
9 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Berg,
Barry Green (United Kingsdom) - See all my reviews
Fascinating compilation of some very interesting works by Berg - with EXCELLENT artists and orchestras.
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Tomb Raider: Anniversary Walkthrough :
This walkthrough for Tomb Raider: Anniversary [PC] has been posted at 02 Jul 2010 by What the hell and is called "FAQ/Walkthrough". If walkthrough is usable don't forgot thumbs up What the hell and share this with your freinds. And most important we have 4 other walkthroughs for Tomb Raider: Anniversary, read them all!
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=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ****************************************************************************** Game Name - Lara Croft Tomb Raider Anniversary A.K.A. Tomb Raider: Anniversary Developer - Crystal Dynamics Publisher - Eidos Interactive Platforms - PC, Playstation 2, Playstation Portable ESRB Rating - Teen PEGI Rating - 16+ Author - ipino E-Mail - mystical NO&AT#SPAM operamail.com (replace &AT# with a @ symbol, and remove "NO" and "SPAM") Date Started - 2007/05/22 Last Update - 2007/06/12 Version - 0.13 ****************************************************************************** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ############################################################################## This guide is for private and personal use only. No part or whole of this document shall be reproduced in any form whatsoever. This document is free and may not be used for any commercial uses. This document may not be altered without permission from the author. ############################################################################## To jump to a specified (sub)section: a) Highlight the subsection code on the right. Either with or without the brackets is the same. b) Copy it into the clipboard with CTRL+C c) Open the find window. Usually for Windows programs you need to hit CTRL+F d) Paste the code into the box with CTRL+V e) hit the "Find" or similar button to find the first occurrence. To find next occurrences hit the F3 key. TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------- 1. Introduction.....................................................(0INTR) 2. Disclaimer.......................................................(0DISC) 3. Revision History.................................................(0HIST) 4. Contact Policy...................................................(0COTP) 5. What's changed from Legend.......................................(0CHNG) 6. Basics...........................................................(0BASI) 6.1 - Game Requirements........................................(BGREQ) 6.2 - Controls.................................................(BACPC) 6.3 - Basic movements..........................................(BAMOV) 6.4 - Advanced maneuvers.......................................(BADMV) 6.5 - Combat maneuvers.........................................(BCOMB) 6.6 - Gear.....................................................(BGEAR) 6.7 - Weapons..................................................(BWEAP) 6.8 - Enemies..................................................(BENEM) 7. Walkthrough......................................................(0WALK) 7.1 - Peru.....................................................(01PER) 7.1.1 Mountain Caves.......................................(A1PER) 7.1.2 City Of Vilcabamba...................................(B1PER) 7.1.3 The Lost Valley......................................(C1PER) 7.1.4 Tomb Of Qualopec.....................................(D1PER) 7.2 - Greece...................................................(02GRE) 7.2.1 St. Francis Folly....................................(A2GRE) 7.2.2 The Coliseum.........................................(B2GRE) 7.2.3 Midas's Palace.......................................(C2GRE) 7.2.4 Tomb of Tihocan......................................(D2GRE) 7.3 - Egypt....................................................(03EGY) 7.3.1 Temple of Khamoon....................................(A3EGY) 7.3.2 Obelisk of Khamoon...................................(B3EGY) 7.3.3 Sanctuary of the Scion...............................(C3EGY) 8. Croft Manor......................................................(01CFM) 9. Rewards..........................................................(0REWD) 10. Frequently Asked Questions.......................................(0FAQS) 11. Contributing Readers.............................................(0RDRS) 12. Thanks...........................................................(00TNX) ============================================================================== ############################################################################## 1. Introduction (0INTR) So this is it, Tomb Raider Anniversary has finally arrived for us to enjoy. Lara is back. Gotta get playing, now ! As you might have noticed, this guide uses the very same layout my Tomb Raider Legend guide had (provided you had seen it), because I found it to be very convenient, simple and even eye-candy. Well as you can see the introduction is incomplete like the guide. Anyway, as my English is pretty bad compared to you folks, please forgive my bad use of verbs, nouns, adjectives, and every time I use "on" instead of "in" instead of "at" instead of something completely different... ############################################################################## 2. Disclaimer (0DISC) I'm working hard on putting up this document. No one, except sites listed below, can host it in their sites. This is only for private use. You can store it on your own hard drive for your convenience, burn it onto your personal cd or dvd backup, give it to your friend, but you can't get money out of it, nor you can claim it as your. Allowed sites to display this document, in its original text format, are: http://www.gamefaqs.com (and their affiliates) Please ask my permission before putting it on your website, thanks. Before stealing anything from this faq ask my permission or at least credit me ############################################################################## 3. Revision History (0HIST) Because things can change... and this document too. Version 0.01 (2007/05/22) ------------------------- - Size: 8.9 KiB - Just started everything. Version 0.02 (2007/05/23) ------------------------- - Size: 18.2 KiB - Finished PC controls section - Wrote around 30% of the walkthrough in Peru - Added the other sections - Added two guns to the weapons section Version 0.03 (2007/05/24) ------------------------ - Size: 28.8 KiB - Added a section explaining what's changed from Tomb Raider: Legend - Contents menu has now each part of a level (stages) listed - Minor corrections and changes to the control section - Added rewards for the first stage - Made grammatical correction to the first stage in Peru Version 0.04 (2007/05/25) ------------------------ - Size: 34.2 KiB - Added the walkthrough of the second stage in Peru and their rewards Version 0.05 (2007/05/27) ------------------------ - Size: 55.7 KiB - Finished Peru walkthrough - Changed shortcut to levels walktrough to reflect the "level"."stage" arrangement of the game (it's like "world"."level" in Mario games) - Added the "Rewards" section - Weapons section: "Ammo" has been renamed as "Capacity" and now "Ammo" tells which type of ammunition the gun needs. There's also told where you first found ammo and how and/or when you obtain it. - Changed the submenu of each level, listing each stage. Now tells time limit for time trials. Version 0.06 (2007/05/28) ------------------------- - Size: 63.3 KiB - Started Greece walkthrough - Proof read Peru's walkthrough, twice - Modified, again, level's submenu - Added the secrets menu, and zapped the "outfit" subitem from the Inventory menu Version 0.07 (2007/05/30) ------------------------- - Size: 88.3 KiB - More greek walkthrough until the last level which isn't completed yet so it was not included in the official 0.07 version submitted to gamefaqs.com Version 0.08 (2007/06/01) ------------------------- - Size: 98.7 KiB - Finished Greek walkthrough - "Basics" section added, incorporating "Inventory", and adding most moves, enemies analysis and many more! - Submitted again to gamefaqs.com Version 0.13 (2007/06/12) ------------------------- - Size: 143.7 KiB - Added stuff provided by contributors - Modified layout of each level' box, removed all those useless "-=-" rows - Added the number of enemies and supplies to each level' info box - Added walkthroughs for all levels in Egypt - Added moves listing - Spell checked and proof read everything - Rewritten the walkthrough for Greece/Tomb of Tihocan because it was just a big pile of sh... yeah, you got it. Now is a lot easier to follow and uses a nice trick that shaves HOURS when playing in time trial mode - Also added how to get artifacts in this small level, thanks to "Jimbhello" that sent me a detailed mail ############################################################################## 4. Contact Policy (0COTP) You are welcome to contact me at the email address written at the top of this document. If you do, please put something like "Tomb Raider Anniversary" or just "TR:Anniversary" or even just "Anniversary" (if you're too lazy to type the whole thing) in the subject, and then tell me everything you think can be precious for the FAQ. If you're stuck somewhere and need my help, please tell where you are, if possible by using my made-up names for several key-places of the game. Please clearly state on your email the nickname you want to appear as, as well as if you want your email address to appear (the "@" symbol will be replaced like mine at the top of the document). If you won't say anything, I'll assume you don't want your email to be spread, as said. Important note: Don't send ANYTHING regarding levels not yet included in the walkthrough: if they aren't there, then I haven't played them yet, thus you would be spoiling me things I don't wanna know. Thank you. ############################################################################## 5. What's changed from Legend (0CHNG) Even if they share the same game engine, although improved, Anniversary has a lot of things new, changed or removed altogether, while some of them are, if we can say that, "borrowed" from the first Tomb Raider, but weren't in Legend. Let's start with what's gone: there's no PDA (too bad!). There's no headset, thus this time around Alister and Zip (and nobody else for that matter) can't talk to you; they aren't in the game either. Another missing thing is the holy PLS, portable light source. It would have been very convenient to light dark places and it would've been useful in this one, but zip, nothing. To counteract this problem, I set the Contrast of the game to around 25 in the Options menu. What's changed? You seem to start with already upgraded dual pistols, as they hold 40 bullets (20 per each gun) right away instead of 30 (like it was in Legend). Obviously they keep having infinite ammo, otherwise this game would turn into a survival horror. Also there are only a bunch of human enemies: most, if not all enemies, are animals. For that reason, they changed the way you get new weapons. First, you need to collect ammo for them, because when you find a new weapon it has no ammo. For example, you start collecting ammo for the shotgun long before you can actually get your hands on it, and by that time you have around 40 shells. Weapons are then hidden in out-of-the-way places so exploration is very important, because the dual pistols aren't that great against threats on advanced levels. Another imported thing from the first Tomb Raider is that there are two type of health packs: a small one, that recovers 25% of Lara's health, and a large one, that refills the bar entirely. For that reason you have now two buttons for healing yourself: one for large and one for small medipacks. All this blabla to introduce you to some new stuff, the revamped inventory. Ammo, health packs and weapons are accessible (other than by shortcut keys) through an "inventory" screen. To be honest, that type of inventory screen, with rotating icons, is pretty old and has been used perhaps around 9 hundred times already, but hey, it's still cool. This is called the "Gear" inventory. Pressing a button will lead you to the "Items" inventory, where the game will store key items needed to advance in the game. You also got the "Journal", which should act like a small help system, where you can hear Lara's thoughts. Most of the time I've checked this, though, there was no interesting "thought" so I only use that to have some fun. ############################################################################## 6. Basics (0BASI) 6.1 - GAME REQUIREMENTS (BGREQ) To play the game on a Playstation 2 you don't need anything more than the console itself, a controller, and a memory card to save your progress. When it comes to PCs however, things get a bit complicated. The minimum system requirements are these, taken from the readme: OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista CPU: Pentium 3 1.4Ghz or Athlon XP 1500+ RAM: 256MB (for Windows 2000/XP) 512MB (for Windows Vista) GRAPHICS: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 64 MB 3D Accelerated Card with TnL (GeForce 3Ti / Radeon 9 series) SOUND: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista compatible sound card (100% DirectX 9.0c -compatible) DVD-ROM: Quad-speed (4x) DVD-ROM drive HARD DRIVE: 4GB free disk space INPUT DEVICES: 100% Windows 2000/XP/Vista compatible mouse and keyboard These are the recommended ones instead: OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista CPU: Pentium 4 3.0Ghz or Athlon 64 3000+ RAM: 1GB RAM GRAPHICS: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible 64 MB 3D Accelerated Card with Vertex Shader 2.0 and Pixel Shader 2.0 (GeForce 6000 series / Radeon X series) SOUND: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista compatible sound card (100% DirectX 9.0c compatible) DVD-ROM: Quad-speed (4x) DVD-ROM drive HARD DRIVE: 4GB free disk space INPUT DEVICES: 100% Windows XP/Vista compatible mouse and keyboard / Xbox 360 Controller for Windows As you can see Xbox 360 controllers are directly supported. For graphic cards, you need one that has Pixel Shader 1.0: this prevents any GeForce 4 MX from running the game. For the record, I play the game with a Pentium 4 Prescott HT 2.8 GHz, 1 GB of RAM (PC3200), Radeon 9550 with 256 MB, a Sound Blaster Live! Platinum 5.1, NEC 3540 DVD toaster, and a Xbox Controller S. I run the game at 1024x768 screen resolution with 'Fullscreen effects' on and 'Shadows' off. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.2 - CONTROLS (BACPC) PC CONTROLS ----------- If you don't have anything else, then you are stuck with the keyboard. Here's the default layout. It's ok and my only suggestion is to re-map the "Show HUD" key to the 'X' button. W,A,S,D, Arrow keys - Move Lara around Alt : Walk instead of running R : Sneak (walk slowly with no noise) Mouse - Look around, Rotate camera Space - Jump Left Shift - Crouch, roll Focus mode (when you get the screen effect) Ctrl - Grab onto ledges (with Manual grab on) G, Right mouse button - Lock onto enemies or hotspots E : Reload weapon H, Left mouse button - Fire weapon Mouse wheel up/down - Cycle through weapons J - Shows HUD *AND* moves camera behind Lara (useful to get aligned with jumps and stuff) Q - Throw grappling hook E - Action button: talk, use, whatever; by default an icon will appear when you can use this. Also used to increase speed while shimming on ledges, swimming, climbing ropes/wires/wooden stairs V - Use Small medipack (if you have any) B - Use Large medipack (if you have any) Z - First person aiming NOTE: You cannot move while in first-person aiming TAB - Brings up inventory Left/Right: Cycle through stuff Up/Down : Cycle between Gears and Items Enter : Use Right mouse button, Esc, Tab : Return to game ESC - Brings up Options menu The game automatically recognises Xbox 360 controllers, both wireless (so you gotta own the wireless receiver too) and wired. Left thumbstick - Move Lara arond Right thumbstick - Look around A - Jump B - Crouch/Roll X - Throw grappling hook Y - Action button Left trigger - Lock onto enemies Right trigger - Fire weapon Left button - Show HUD D-pad Up/Down - Cycle weapons D-pad left - Use large medipack D-pad right - Use small medipack Right thumbstick click - First person aim Back - Brings up inventory Start - Options menu For any other controller, you must re-map things yourself. PS2 CONTROLS ------------ These were contributed by "Katy Greaves" and "Ivory_Soul". Left thumbstick - Move Lara arond Right thumbstick - Look around Cross - Jump Circle - Crouch/Roll Square - Throw grappling hook Triangle - Action button L1 - Lock onto enemies L2 - Show HUD R1 - Fire weapon R2 - Walk, Grab (if manual grab is enabled) D-pad Left/Right - Cycle weapons D-pad Up - Use large medipack D-pad Down - Use small medipack Right thumbstick click - First person aim Select - Brings up inventory Start - Options menu ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.3 - Basic movements (BAMOV) Moving around ------------- I think this "move" doesn't need any explanation. You can also move slowly and sneak but this is not Splinter Cell so you've no reason to be stealthy. Depending on your method of controlling Lara, you might need to hit additional buttons to have her walk or sneak. If you're using a controller with analog sticks, then the farther you push the stick from its neutral position, the faster Lara moves, otherwise a modifier key has to be kept depressed along with the movement button for Lara to perform the required move. Jump ---- Again, another move that says it all. The longer you keep the button held, the farther and/or higher your jump. Grabbing ledges --------------- If you have "Manual Grab" set to off, you have to keep a certain button pushed for as long as you want Lara to maintain the grip. If you have that option set to off then Lara automatically grabs on ledges. Either way, sometimes she might lose the grip if not properly helped: in these cases, hit the Action button to recover. Roll ---- While Running (not walking) in any direction, press the crouch/roll button to roll. Swinging -------- While hanging from ropes or your own grappling hook' wire, use movement keys to swing and/or change direction. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.4 - Advanced maneuvers (BADMV) Fast Transversing ----------------- When shimming around, hit the Action button to shimmy faster. Climbing and Descending from hanging ropes ------------------------------------------ When hanging from ropes or your own grappling hook' wire, press and hold the Action button, then press the forward or backward buttons to climb or descend (respectively) the grapple line. Wall Run -------- Certain walls have a grappleable ring placed at the top. You can latch on them and run on them to get a little momentum and reach ledges or platforms that couldn't be reached otherwise ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.5 - Combat maneuvers (BCOMB) Adrenaline Dodge ---------------- After you enrage an enemy, he'll charge toward you. As he gets close to you, the game enters a slow-mo effect and four arrows are show at the bottom right corner of the screen. During that time, the direction you want to dodge to (back to dodge backward, forward to dodge forward (note: Lara automatically jumps the enemy if he's not too tall)) and the Crouch/Roll button at the same time. If you timed yourself right, not only you dodge, but you'll hear a blip a big crosshair appearing on the enraged enemy. Shoot to deal boosted punishment. If you're too slow, either you get no focus shoot (or whatever it's called) or you fail altogether, and thus the enemy hits you. Note: As "Katy Greaves" told me, you must have the Combat Mode option set to "Advanced Toggle", otherwise Lara can't lock onto enemies and thus you never get the crosshairs. That may be valid when playing on a PS2, but as far as I know, that doesn't apply to the PC version, since I have it set to "Manual". ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.6 - Gear (BGEAR) Here's the list of your tools. This time around there are only just a couple. Grappling Hook -------------- A hook (!) that can hatch on metal things, those are marked with a blue icon. It's also used to hook certain cages and the like. Small medipack -------------- Restores 25% of total health Large medipack -------------- Restores health to 100% regardless of your current level. Journal ------- Don't underestimate the diary, it's your lifesaver when you're in trouble or stuck. Lara will tell its thought, and more often than not, will help you get out of the problem, especially during boss fights. However, you need to be near the correct spot to get the best helping though, otherwise you get a generic useless one, at least that's what my friend wario told me. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.7 - Weapons (BWEAP) Here is the rundown of your guns. I've arranged them with the same order they appear in the game. Each weapon in the game can be acquired in two ways: one of them is by just playing the game, and eventually, you'll get the gun. This is the "easy way"; while the other way is to go look for a semi-hidden pickup: this way, you get your weapon earlier. Dual Pistols ------------ Ammo: none (infinite) Capacity: 40 (20 each) / Infinite Power: 4 / 10 First found: Beginning of the game These are Lara's standard weapons. They have infinite bullets so it's your choice when having to shoot things around the scenario. They're also good at taking down basic enemies, like rats and bats, however if given enough time, any enemy gets down with these. They have pretty good range - farthest than the game might make you think - and thus are good for mowing enemies at medium distance. However, after you acquire the shotgun, you should definitely switch to it in close combats. Shotgun ------- Ammo: Shotgun Shells Capacity: 8 / 40 Power: 10 / 10 (close range), 7 / 10 (mid), 1/10 (far) First ammo: Peru - City Of Vilcabamba First found: Peru - The Lost Valley (hidden place) complete all Peru levels (easy way) Here's your best friend. As with all shotguns, the farthest the enemy the weakest the damage. It also raises enemies' rage bar very quickly, so you can take advantage of the adrenaline dodge to inflict some more punishment. On the other hand the reload time is a pain. Unlike Legend, where the shotgun was somewhat useless and overshadowed by the RC650 Assault Rifle, this will become your primary weapon for a long period of time. Dual 50 Caliber Pistols ----------------------- Ammo: 50 Caliber Pistol Ammo Capacity: 30 (15 each) / 150 Power: First ammo: Peru - The Lost Valley First found: Greece - Coliseum (hidden place) complete all Greek levels (easy way) An improved version of the standard dual pistols, they feature farther range, higher damage and increased reload time (which is not a good thing). I prefer to keep them for bosses and for toughest enemies, because ammo pickups don't seem so abundant. Dual Mini SMGs -------------- Ammo: Mini SMG Ammo Capacity: 50 (25 each) / ??? (maybe 250 ?) Power: 3-4 / 10 First ammo: Greece - Tomb of Tihocan First found: Egypt - Sanctuary of the Scion (only way) Note that to get this weapon you have to get it yourself (no "easy way"). Eats ammo very fast, and has the fastest reload time of any weapon. I don't know if a single shot is actually weaker or stronger than a pistol', but still the fact that you just don't have to tap the fire button to vomit bullets is a bonus. But this also contributes on literally wasting ammo. I don't know what to say about this weapon, its ammunitions don't last enough in my hands :( ______________________________________________________________________________ 6.8 - Enemies (BENEM) Rundown of all enemies, except bosses, listed in order of appearance! Enemies introduced in Peru: Bat --- Annoying flying creatures, they're the first enemies in the game, and go down with around two shots of the default dual pistols. Wolf ---- These take a lot more punishment, and are also more aggressive since they run and bite you. More often than not, you'll be attacked by a whole bunch of them so keep jumping and rolling around. Most of the time they go down shortly after getting enraged, if not before that, ruining part of the fun. Bear ---- This beast moves slowly and of course takes a whole lot of punishment, more than a wolf, and you can effectively use the adrenaline dodge. Raptor ------ These guys are basically enhanced wolves, thus they're fast, more aggressive, bite harder, and attack in pack. Stay at a distance from them, especially in tight spaces. T-Rex ----- This is the real deal! See (1BOSS) for a whole bunch of details about this beast! Enemies introduced in Greece: Lion ---- The very first thing you encounter in Greece, they have great agility, but obviously Lara's superior. Except that, to me, they look like "Raptors++". Rat --- Little annoying creatures with red eyes, are best killed with your basic pistols. I wish I could stamp on them! Gorilla ------- Your "welcome" when you step in the Coliseum, they're strong and can withstand several shotgun shots; keep moving around, damn it! Crocodile --------- They patrol some key waters in Greece, and have the advantage that you can't kill them in their territory, neither perform any special move on them. Centaur ------- Guardians of the Scion of Tihocan, these are Greek's bosses, so go see (2BOSS) Enemies introduced in Egypt: Black panther / Puma -------------------- Kinda like an upgraded lion (which are upgraded wolves); everything I said for them applies here, so use the same strategy Mummy ----- This creepy crawling creature is a tough one. At close range it tries to hit you with its "legs", but if you're too far away, then it'll throw fireballs at you, just like centaurs! The shotgun is the way to go here, as mummies tend to go down in just a few hits, especially performing the adrenaline dodge move. Flying Demon ------------ They're a mix of bats (because they fly) and centaurs or mummies (because they shoot fireballs) Centaurs -------- These are similar to those you fight as bosses at the end of Greece, but they lack the attack that turns you into stone, and are "normal" enemies that go down with just a couple of shots instead of needing some weird strategy like their bigger cousins. ############################################################################## 7. Walkthrough (0WALK) Here we are again, for yet another dive into the glorious Tomb Raider world! This time around things should be a lot familiar if you've enjoyed "Legend", game mechanics are almost the same, and so are moves, menus, certain weapons and whatnot. As always you're given three difficulty levels, this time around they have no "aliases", thus you get Easy, Medium and Hard. As I did with "Legend", I'm writing this walkthrough playing at hard difficulty. Along with this you get to choose whether you want Manual Grab or not. Setting that to "Off" means Lara will automatically grab on any ledge when necessary, without you having to worry. This is very convenient and it's how it was in Tomb Raider Legend. Flipping that option to "On" means that lovely Lara won't automatically grab anything, and it's obvious that if she doesn't do something on her own, then you gotta help her. The default "Grab" button is Left Control, and must be kept depressed as long as you want to maintain grip. For the record, I play with that pesky option set to "Off". ================================================================== WARNING - I don't like giving out spoilers, so the walkthrough is almost spoiler-free; cutscenes are not described and every name or things I say here are told by the game too. NOTE - When directions are given, I'll almost always say the point of reference using things in the room you're in, like a statue or something easily spottable. Otherwise, they'll be referred to Lara's position when you first enter the room or zone. ================================================================== Unlike "Legend", that had one stage per level, this one has more stages in a single one; meaning that for instance the first level, in Peru, is split in 3 stages, each with a distinct name and its own number of hidden stuff. At the end of each stage, you get the usual stat screen and a handy mini-panel on the right telling you what you just unlocked. I've arranged my guide to reflect that, splitting into smaller sections. And as with my Legend walkthrough, I gave each area a name to help you understand better where that part refers to. No "checkpoint" marks will be in the guide, since they were pretty pointless in Legend. Still, name of things you find on levels will be in UPPERCASE. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7.1 Peru (01PER) So we arrived in Peru, -==( Name )==============(Quick)=(Art)(Rel)=(T.T.)==- looking for some weird | Mountain Caves (A1PER) 3 1 06:00 | artifact... ehy, after | City Of Vilcabamba (B1PER) 1 0 07:00 | beating Unreal 2 twice | The Lost Valley (C1PER) 2 1 15:00 | I start thinking this | Tomb of Qualopec (D1PER) 2 0 13:00 | whole artifact-hunting -===================================================- thing is just a single, | ART.ifacts, REL.ics, T.T. = Time Trial giant, plan made by someone... =======================================- I mean, those alien artifacts in Unreal 2 were weird, powerful and whatnot, and these in Tomb Raider (Legend and this one) aren't that less weird and/or powerful.. Who's maneuvering the wires of gaming industry? We'll find that one out, eventually, but not before going through this game. So, let's head to Peru as quickly as we can. Don't forget to bring your dual pistols and two small medipacks. ======================================================= 7.1.1 - MOUNTAIN CAVES (A1PER) ======================================================= LEVEL INFO: - Time Trial: 6 minutes - Enemies: 14 8 Bats 5 Wolves 1 Bear - Supplies: 5 2 Small Medipack 3 Large Medipack HIDDEN STUFF: - Artifacts: 3 - Relics: 1 REWARDS: - Artifacts: Art Galleries / Origin of Lara Gallery - Relics: Outfit / Legend Relics / Killer Whale Bottle - Time Trial: WALKTHROUGH: Wow, Lara ! Look at her ! She's back ! Ok, that's the ugliest, dumbest, most uninspired start of the world for a level walkthrough, but hey, my city has right now blacked out and this piece of town seems to be unaffected by that.. problem they're having. Anyway, let's go back to the game. As with any game, the first stage is just a training to get you used to it and understand how most things work. Watch the cutscene with the (lucky) guy: he manages to get up there with the ladder, but it breaks so you gotta find another way. - "Outside, Snowy place" You are told how to walk and how to jump right away. That place reminds me the Nepal level in TR Legend. Anyway go strai


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DH: It's been a while since we've discussed Benghazi. What have you heard lately?
II: Before I answer that, I want to get a few things off my chest. Every politician, whether it's a congressman senator, diplomat, or their spokespeople and the media are lying to the American public every time they call the location of the attack a consulate. It was not. There was absolutely no diplomatic consulate in Benghazi. None. Words are important here. They can create a wrong image, an incorrect picture of what was really going on. The property where our Ambassador and other Americans were murdered was a rented villa consisting of a primary residence with a couple of outbuildings behind the actual house. The reason they're still calling it a consulate is to subtly divert any questions about our activities there.
DH: Let's go over this again; exactly what was taking place at Benghazi?
II: As I said, the place where the attack happened is one of the largest, one of the most active CIA operation centers in North Africa, if not in the entire Middle East. It was not a diplomatic station. It was a planning and operations center, a logistics hub for weapons and arms being funneled out of Libya. Unlike the embassy in Tripoli, there was limited security in Benghazi. Why? So the operation did not draw attention to what was going on there..............cont.
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One year and six months before the 9/11 Benghazi slaughter, March 1, 2011 was the capture date, released march 6th 2011
The BBC's security correspondent Gordon Corera says the SAS was believed to have been in Libya protecting diplomats rather than on a military mission.
The Sunday Times reported earlier that the unit was trying to put UK diplomats in touch with rebels trying to topple the Gaddafi regime.
In a statement, the MoD said: "We neither confirm nor deny the story and we do not comment on the special forces."
Jon Leyne, who is in Benghazi, said the men went to the compound of an agricultural company where they were challenged by Libyan guards and asked if they had weapons.
"Witnesses said that when the men's bags were checked they were found to contain arms, ammunition, explosives, maps and passports from at least four different nationalities.
"The witnesses said at that point all eight men were arrested and taken to an army base in Benghazi where they are being held by the opposition forces who control this area."
I spoke to one person and he said it's ok, they're fine. We're in contact with London, just give us a few days and it'll all be ok.
I think basically that the opposition here, the people in control, have an understanding of the situation: these are not hostile people.
The problem was arriving on a helicopter, in the middle of the night, carrying weapons.
You can understand the sort of fears that provoked here and so there were misunderstandings, they have been arrested.
The big question here is why on earth, if this was some kind of diplomatic or even military liaison, they chose to do it like this?
The HMS York was docked in Benghazi harbour on Wednesday.
So if Britain wanted to send anybody in to the court house where the proto-government is based here, they could have
jumped in a taxi, or even walked there, from the harbour.
Meanwhile, the British evacuation of EU nationals continues, with the Royal Navy frigate
HMS Cumberland
setting sail from Benghazi.
link to www.bbc.co.uk
Libya's rebel commanders have freed two MI6 officers and six SAS soldiers captured by farm guards on Thursday morning, after the British government vouched for their identities. The group was immediately flown to the frigate
HMS Cumberland
, which remains stationed off the coast of Libya.
Seven of the group had been inserted by helicopter into farmland near the rebel capital Benghazi on a mission to establish contact with anti-regime forces. The eight Britons had been detained and questioned since Thursday by rebel leaders who had suspected they were mercenaries.
Challenged by guards at a wheat farm, they were forced to open bags containing weapons, reconnaissance equipment, and multiple passports, then herded into a dormitory before they were handed over to the rebels.
William Hague confirmed the "diplomatic team" had left Libya after experiencing "difficulties". He said another team would be sent in after consultation with the opposition leadership.
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Sergio De Karlo
Sergio De Karlo (December 15, 1911 – January 10, 2010) was a Bolerista and the maestro of the Cuban Bolero. He composed more than 300 rumbas and boleros. De Karlo was named "Artist of the Year" in 1942 by Billboard Magazine.[1]
Born in pre-revolutionary Havana with the gift of music to affluent, often distant parents, the young Cecilio (later to become Sergio De Karlo) grew up on a large estate outside of central Havana. With his upbringing left largely to the care of his nanny, Sergio's earliest musical experiences were rooted in the techniques of Afro-Cuban rhythms. These tribal rhythms combined with the traditional music of Spain, constituted the advent of the Cuban Bolero.
When Isabel takes Sergio to a local celebration in a nearby village, he is exposed to images and sounds that he's never imagined. He watches with keen anticipation as the eerie sounds of pulsating drumbeats and rhythmic chanting fill the night air with excitement and confusion. A fever pitch ensues as dancers sway to the rhythmic pulse of the drums. An enormous bonfire crackles in the background, with red-orange flames shooting skyward. The gathering continues throughout the night, with young Cecilio taking in every moment and every sound. His senses are stirred as he encounters his first taste of the Afro-Cuban rhythm.
Cecilio tries to incorporate these rhythms into the Spanish ballads that he plays on the family piano, but can't quite make the connection. When Yoyo, the son of a local cook who works at the family estate, comes by to visit his father, Sergio implores the young boy to play the African drum that he carries. As the boy begins to play, Sergio adapts his own classical playing style to the drumbeats and together the two youngsters create their first Bolero. Cecilio is so taken with this new sound that he begins to convert all of the Spanish ballads that he knows into this new musical style.
Immigration to the United States[edit]
At the age of 14, Sergio became a professional entertainer with a role as a chorus boy in a musical created by Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona. Shortly thereafter, Sergio ventures out on his own, forming "Arittola" one of the first jazz bands in Cuba. Forced to flee from his homeland because of a complicated romance, Sergio makes his way to New York City, where his dreams of stardom only complicate his struggle for survival. Depression era New York does not welcome young Sergio with open arms, but he does manage to find a job as a dancer, keeping his show business dreams alive by entertaining patrons in a Chinese restaurant.[2]
Early career[edit]
Befriended by The Gills, a brother and sister vaudeville team, Sergio is asked to perform his own material during their costume changes at the Winter Garden Theatre in Manhattan. The audience loves the enthusiastic young singer. When Sergio writes the show's hit song, "Last of the Rumba's", bandleaders such as Andre Kostelanetz and Xavier Cugat quickly begin to play it on their radio shows.
Irving Berlin, fascinated by the young man's knowledge of Afro-Cuban rhythms, offers Sergio a publishing contract for one of his compositions called "Bagoo", a song about island life in Cuba. As Sergio likes to put it, "I was "finally on my way" to realizing the "American Dream".
Mexican Debut[edit]
In 1934, with the hope of conquering new horizons, Sergio studies music with the world-renowned composer Agustín Lara, the composer of numerous hits including the Spanish standard "Granada." At this time, Sergio makes his Mexican debut at the Olympia Theatre in Mexico City, where he writes several songs for a new movie, including the beautiful and romantic ballad "Flores Negras." This song becomes an enormous hit, propelling Sergio to major stardom throughout Mexico. It also becomes an international hit, eventually being recorded by artists such as Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, Lawrence Welk, Eydie Gormé with Los Panchos, Ana Gabriel and many others.
Life on Broadway[edit]
During the early 1940s, Sergio plays opposite Carmen Miranda at the Versailles Club in Manhattan and appears with Xavier Cugat at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan. He co-stars in the Michael Todd/Cole Porter musical "Mexican Hayride" which runs for four years on Broadway at the Winter Garden Theatre. In 1940, Sergio appears in the Rodgers and Hart Broadway production of "Too Many Girls," replacing the Hollywood-bound Desi Arnaz as a Cuban heartthrob.
"Ambassador of Melody"[edit]
In 1942, Sergio writes a song for President Franklin D. Roosevelt called "Mr. Franklin D." The President is elated and gives Sergio the honorary title of "Ambassador of Melody".[2] During this time, Sergio tours Hawaii with the King Sisters, Edgar Bergen and Martha Raye on behalf of the war effort.
Hollywood Star[edit]
As his career flourishes in New York City, Sergio is invited to Hollywood to audition for the leading role in the picture "The Life of Rudolph Valentino." He also lands a supporting role in the Alan Ladd/Paramount Pictures film, "Captain Carey U.S.A." Playing an Italian minstrel, Sergio introduces the lovely romantic ballad, "Mona Lisa" to the world. This famous song wins the Academy Award for best song of 1950 and is later recorded by Nat King Cole.
Returning to Mexico City in 1950, Sergio starred in several feature films. Along with scoring many other theatrical productions, his songwriting ability and nightclub appearances render him the toast of Mexico. After achieving great success for many years in Mexico, Sergio eventually moved to Los Angeles, California where he continued to compose and arrange his music. He married his long time love Gracy Lopez and had 5 children. De Karlo died at the age of 99 in San Gabriel, California.
- ^ "Sergio De Karlo: The Maestro of Cuban Bolero - Profile". The Insider - Glendale College's Student Magazine. 2010. Retrieved 17 February 2012.
- ^ a b "The Sergio De Karlo Project". Bolero Media. Retrieved 16 October 2012.


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Sea Dogs and Fightins on a first Friday in Reading
Unreal start to the season – NO HITTER by Henry Owens…Here's the complete game story
Great ring ceremony today at Fenway, former Sea Dogs Xander Bogaerts and Brandon Workman were on Portland's Opening Day roster last season.
Pre-Game begins at 6:45 PM on 95.9/95.5 and the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network…Listen online at seadogs.com or watch at MILB.TV.
Pre-Game Interview: Henry Owens
Portland lineup: Betts 4, Marrero 6, Shaw 3, Rivero DH, Ramos 9, Swihart 2, Coyle 5, Greenwell 7, Wilkerson 8, Couch RHP
Reading lineup: Cartwright 4, Collier 8, Perkins 7, Dugan 9, Joesph 2, Stassi 3, Tolbert 5, Serritella DH, Duran 6, Gonzalez LHP
Game Notes
Notes for today…Full Game Notes
OH HENRY, WHAT A NIGHT!LHP Henry Owens tossed a six-inning, rain-shortened no-hitter, leading the Sea Dogs to a 5-0 win at Reading on Opening Night…Owens retired the final 16 batters faced, fanned nine and issued both walks in the first inning…Reading had one man in scoring position and no balls were hit out of the infield…2B Mookie Betts led off the game with a solo-homer off losing pitcher LHP Jesse Biddle on a 3-2 pitch…Betts finished 4-for-4 with 3 runs scored…SS Deven Marrero went 2-for-4 with 2 run-scoring doubles and C Blake Swihart had two hits, including an RBI triple on his 22nd birthday.
GRAND OPENING: The Sea Dogs are now 10-11 All-Time in season openers and have won six of their last eight games at First Energy Stadium…Ironically, Ryan Kalish led off the 2010 season in Reading with a solo-homer on a 3-2 pitch – same count as Betts' homer last night.
MORE ON THE NO-NO: Owens' no-hitter was the first as a Red Sox affiliate and the first complete-game no-hitter in franchise history…Marlins affiliated no-hitters: Brad Penny and Luis Arroyo combined for the first no-hitter in franchise history on August 8, 1999 against Trenton…Josh Beckett (7 IP), Aaron Scheffer (1) and Brandon Bowe (1) combined to no-hit the Binghamton Mets.
INTRODUCING THE TEAM: Portland has six of the Top 30 prospects in the Red Sox system as ranked by Baseball America: Owens (#2), Swihart (#5), Betts (#7),Marrero (#15), Travis Shaw (#26), and Sean Coyle (#30). The active roster includes 12 players who have previously played for the Sea Dogs and 17 players with previous Double-A experience. · 15 players originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox.· Portland's roster features three players that are sons of former Major Leaguers: Brenly (Bob Brenly), Greenwell (Mike) and Travis Shaw (Jeff). WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER HENRY: RF Henry Ramos went 2-for-3 in his Double-A debut, picking up an RBI single in the first inning to plate LF Carlos Rivero (1-for-3, double)…3B Sean Coyle went 0-for-2 with a walk in his Sea Dogs debut. COACHING STAFF: Billy McMillon (1995) earned his 300th win as a minor league manager in his first game with the Sea Dogs…McMillon made history last night, becoming the first former Sea Dog to manage.
Instant Replay and the Sea Dogs?
Thanks to Sea Dogs Assistant General Manager/Media Relations Director Chris Cameron for finding out this unique tie-in between Major League Baseball's first 2 instant replay and the Portland Sea Dogs.
- The first regular-season instant replay challenge in Major League Baseball history was upheld this past Monday in the Cubs-Pirates game. Former Sea Dogs Manager Rick Renteria challenged the call.
- Braves manager and former Sea Dogs skipper Fredi Gonzalez was the first to win a challenge, getting a safe call on Ryan Braun reversed.
Instant Replay Story courtesy of USA Today
Renteria managed Portland in 2000-01, going a combined 148-135…Gonzalez led the 'Dogs to a 79-63 mark in 1997.
Exhibition action for Sea Dogs
After two days without getting a full game in, the Sea Dogs traveled to Minnesota's complex on Wednesday afternoon to play New Britain. The Rock Cats used a two-run seventh to beat Portland 5-4. Former Sea Dog Reynaldo Rodriguez had the game-winning hit, delivering a run-scoring infield single.
Portland had nine hits in the contest, but most of the starters in today's game could be somewhere else once the dust finally settles. Shannon Wilkerson had a sensational day, going 1-for-2 with a double and two walks. Wilkerson made a great diving catcher in centerfield in the first inning. Keury De La Cruz, Bo Greenwell, Jonathan Roof and Aneury Taverez had run-scoring hits.
Wilfredo Boscan started for Portland and featured a sharp curveball. Robby Scott and Matty Ott closed out the game in relief.
Nice to see former Sea Dog Tony Thomas play for New Britain. He went 0-for-2 and struck out to end the game. During minor league exhibition games, the home team will still bat in the ninth if they're leading.
Faces in the Crowd
- Had a long conversation with former Sea Dog Ryan Pressly. He was a MLB Rule 5 pick by the Twins in 2013. He was just sent to Triple-A Rochester, but he'll be back in the Majors. Great perspective and a great person.
- Daniel Nava played in the Triple-A game and batted almost every inning…Alex Hassan and Bryce Brentz homered in Pawtucket's 10-1 win over Rochester.
- The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo was at the minor league games.
- Spent the day watching the games with new PawSox broadcaster Josh Mauer and Rochester's voice Josh Whetzel.
- Weird to see Miguel Gonzalez beat Allen Webster at the Major League game – both are former Sea Dogs.
- David Ortiz was holding court in the dugout during batting practice this morning.
- Tony LaRussa was at the Twins Complex today, explaining the new replay rules to Ron Gardenhire.
- Most of the fans at the Twins Complex was asking me if Greenwell was Mike's son – yes he is.
- My interview with Jackie Bradley Jr. from this morning.
Wednesday's Schedule (Day 4 from the Fort)
Good Morning from Ft. Myers! I've heard the northeast is getting some snow, but things aren't too bad in Portland. Down here, most of Floridians will be in sweatshirts today, due to temps in the 60s.
Portland and Pawtucket travel to Minnesota's Minor-League Complex to play the Twins affiliates. The complex is a 10-minute drive from JetBlue Park. Both games today start at 1 PM. Follow @JoshMauerRadio on Twitter for Pawtucket updates.
Starting 9
- Who will bat first in Boston? Jackie Bradley Jr. or Grady Sizemore. Both played in the Eastern League.
- Two ways to tune into Sea Dogs baseball at Hadlock Field this year – on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network or MILB.TV.
- I have three days left on my trip. Had to throw that in there.
- For the 4th straight year, Portland will have a New England Patriot visit Hadlock Field – Shane Vereen on May 8th.
- Anthony Ranaudo pitched 5.2 innings on Tuesday for Pawtucket. The game was played on the Major League field.
- Six days until the Sox open up in Baltimore.
- San Francisco has the 7th highest payroll in MLB at 154,185,878, according to the AP.
- Sea Dogs at Reading in 8 days from First Energy Stadium.
- Ted Williams has still worn #9 more than an Major League player.
Afternoon Report from Ft. Myers (Day 2)
Due to the rain this morning, the Red Sox Double-A and Triple-A players played an intra-squad game on the back fields at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Pretty cool to see Christian Vazquez batting with Dan Butler catching. Rich Hill pitched the final inning, but the game came to a halt due to the rain.
(VIDEO) Ruby De La Rosa to Mookie Betts
Boston left for Sarasota at 8:30 AM and there game with Baltimore is slated to start after 2 PM. The starters that stayed behind, took batting practice on the Major League field early this morning.
Jet Blue Park literally has tours all day. I bumped into a few people from New England, including a couple that frequently vacations in Bar Harbor
- Craig Breslow made his spring debut in the Single-A game against Baltimore minor leaguers: IP, H, 0 BB, K, 18 pitches/11 strikes
- Former Sea Dogs I saw in camp: Bryce Brentz, Butler, Garin Cecchini, Keith Couch, Jeremy Kehrt, J.C. Linares, Heiker Meneses, Henry Owens,Pete Ruiz, Vazquez and many more.
- Aaron Kurcz is doing well after missing all of last season with Tommy John Surgery.
- Michael Olmsted pitched with Portland in 2012. He was in Milwaukee's system last year, but released this Spring Training, and signed back with Boston. Nice catching up with Mike.
- Kevin Boles, Bob Kipper, Dave Joppie and current Sea Dogs Manager Billy McMillon were in the dugouts for today's game.
Luck of the Irish…Opening Day is soon
Happy St. Patrick's Day! And a Happy Birthday to Celtics Executive Danny Ainge. The luck of the irish to have his birthday today. In addition to his great career with the Celtics, Ainge started his career playing professional baseball, landing in the Majors with Toronto.
Baseball birthdays on this St. Paddy's day: Chris Davis, Cito Gaston, Tim Lollar (as a pitcher, had a pinch-hit single for Boston), Bill Mueller and John Smiley
I'm assuming Monday's work production will slow down a bit with people franticly filling out their brackets. I love March Madness because it signals the start of baseball season.
- This Sunday I leave for Ft. Myers and will be covering the Sea Dogs and the Red Sox Organization for a few days.
- Former Sea Dogs reassigned today: RHP Allen Webster, C Christian Vazquez optioned to AAA Pawtucket. SS Deven Marrero reassigned to minor league camp.
- In case you missed it, my broadcast partner is Dan Acheson. He was with me in 2012 – great to have him back.
Minor Details WEEI (AUDIO): Henry Owens and Ralph Treul
(VIDEO) Slugger's Big Announcement
(VIDEO) Sea Dogs Update: Episode 2
As we Spring forward, let's look back.
Today was such an easy tie-in for one of those play-on-words. As we turn our clocks an hour ahead, why not look back at a great moment by Portland catcher Matt Spring. On May 18th, he was responsible for a great moment in Sea Dogs History. Full Game Story and Audio Highlight.
The Sea Dogs begin their 21st season on April 3rd at Reading against the Fightin Phils. The home opener is April 10th against the New Britain Rock Cats (Twins affiliate).
Front Office Notes
Food Service taking applications
Welcome Back Dinner April 1st
Nice article on Deven Marrero
Ryan Dempster pitched with Portland in 1998
On Sunday Morning, Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal gave the Red Sox media their first big story of Spring Training with this tweet:
2013 Portland Sea Dogs: Where are they now?
Status update on everyone who played in Portland in 2013 (updated 2/4/14)
Position Players
Michael Almanzar – Selected by Baltimore in the MLB Phase of the Rule 5 Draft
Ronald Bermudez – Signed by Baltimore as a minor-league free agent
Xander Bogaerts – Currently on Boston's 40-man roster
Garin Cecchini – Currently on Boston's 40-man roster
Ryan Dent – Re-signed with Boston
Stephen Drew – Major League free agent
Leonel Escobar – In Boston's system
Derrik Gibson – In Boston's system
Kevin Heller – In Boston's system
Peter Hissey – In Boston's system
Brandon Jacobs – Traded to Arizona by Chicago (AL) in the off-season
Matty Johnson – In Boston's system
J.C. Linares – In Boston's system
Deven Marrero – In Boston's system
Heiker Meneses – In Boston's system
Nick Natoli – In Boston's system
Alberto Rosario – Signed by Los Angles Dodgers as a minor-league free agent
David Ross – Currently on Boston's 40-man roster
Travis Shaw – In Boston's system
Matt Spring – Signed by Boston as a minor-league free agent
Tony Thomas – Signed by Minnesota as a minor-league free agent
Christian Vazquez – Currently on Boston's 40-man roster
Kolbrin Vitek – In Boston's system
Shannon Wilkerson – In Boston's system
Chris Balcom-Miller – In Boston's system
Daniel Bard – Signed by the Texas Rangers
Matt Barnes – In Boston's system
Craig Breslow – Currently on Boston's 40-man roster
Drake Britton – Currently on Boston's 40-man roster
Miguel Celestino – Signed by Boston as a minor-league free agent
Keith Couch – In Boston's system
Terry Doyle – Minor League free agent
Charlie Haeger – Minor League free agent
Chris Hernandez – In Boston's system
Brock Huntzinger – Signed by Baltimore as a minor-league free agent
Kyle Kaminska – Retired
Jeremy Kehrt – In Boston's system
Kyle Kraus – In Boston's system
John Lackey – Currently on Boston's 40-man roster
Bobby Lanigan – Minor League free agent
Will Latimer – Minor League free agent
Matt Maloney – Minor League free agent
Chris Martin – Traded to Colorado in the Jonathan Herrera deal
Mike McCarthy – In Boston's system
Franklin Morales – Traded to Colorado in the Jonathan Herrera deal
Eric Niesen – Minor League free agent
Matty Ott – In Boston's system
Henry Owens – In Boston's system
Mickey Pena – In Boston's system
Rafael Perez – Signed by Texas as a minor league free agent
Noe Ramirez – In Boston's system
Anthony Ranaudo – In Boston's system
Pete Ruiz – In Boston's system
Nate Striz – Signed by Colorado as a minor league free agent
Brandon Workman – Currently on Boston's 40-man roster
PA trip starts in Altoona…Marrero debuts
The Sea Dogs open up a six-game roadtrip on Tuesday night against the Altoona Curve (Pirates affiliate) at Peoples Natural Gas Field…Portland dropped two of three to Altoona back in June at Hadlock Field.
SS Deven Marrero makes his Double-A debut on Tuesday night…Marrero was the 24th overall pick by Boston in last year's draft.
Congrats to INF Heiker Meneses, who makes his Triple-A debut with Pawtucket…Meneses hit .255 in 92 games with Portland…Former Sea Dog INF Oscar Tejeda is hitting .257 in 25 games with the Curve.
Pre-Game coverage begins at 6:40 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network…OF Peter Hissey joins us around 6:45.
2013 Video Interviews and Highlights
Starting Lineups
Portland: Wilkerson 8, Marrero 6, Cecchini 5, Linares 7, Almanzar DH, Vazquez 2, Shaw 3, Hissey 9, Dent 4, Couch RHP
Altoona: Hanson 6, Santos 5, Polanco 8, Dickerson 9, Howard 3, Cunningham 4, Rojas Jr. 7, Paulino 2, Vazquez DH, Sadler RHP
Notes for Tuesday
VISTING PA: The Sea Dogs open up a six-game roadtrip on Tuesday night against the Altoona Curve (Pirates affiliate) at Peoples Natural Gas Field…Portland dropped five of six on their previous roadtrip and trail the Trenton Thunder by six games for the second playoff spot with 22 games left in the regular season…The 'Dogs have won only two series since July 3rd, taking two of three at Bowie (August 2-4) and sweeping a four-game series at New Britain (July 22-24).
FIVE SPOT DID IT: Bowie scored five runs in the eighth inning and beat the Sea Dogs 6-5 on Sunday afternoon at Hadlock Field…LF J.C. Linares knocked in a season-high four runs, going 3-for-5 with a 3-run homer (#4) and a run-scoring single…C Matt Spring added a sacrifice fly for Portland's final run…RHP Miguel Celestino (1-9) took the loss, giving up consecutive two-out run-scoring hits in the eighth…RF Garabez Rosa nailed a game-winning three-run shot over the Maine Monster…C David Ross went 1-for-1 with a double, walk and two runs scored to complete his two-game MLB Rehab Assignment.
WELCOME TO PORTLAND DEVEN: SS Deven Marrero joins Portland from High-A Salem, after hitting .256 (85-for-332) with 2 homers, 21 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 85 games in the Carolina League…Marrero was the 24th overall pick in the 2012 June draft by Boston and ranks the #10 prospect in the system according to Baseball America and MLB.com.
BOTH HAVE NINE LIVES: Linares and C Christian Vazquez both enter tonight's game with a season-high nine-game hitting streaks, tying a team high…Portland's last hitting streak of 10+ games was Jeremy Hazelbaker's 13-game hitting streak from July 28- August 14, 2012.
NOT MUCH RELIEF: Portland's bullpen went 1-3, 9.90 ERA (22 ER/20.0 IP) during the six-game homestand…The 'pen blew all five save opportunities and earned one hold…Celestino is now leading the team in losses with nine.
ALMOST A WHOLE ROSTER: The Sea Dogs have had 16 players promoted to Pawtucket this season: OF Ronald Bermudez, INF Xander Bogaerts, LHP Drake Britton, RHP Keith Couch, INF/OF Ryan Dent, RHP Charlie Haeger, RHP Brock Huntzinger, RHP Jeremy Kehrt, LHP Will Latimer, OF J.C. Linares, RHP Chris Martin, INF Heiker Meneses, RHP Anthony Ranaudo, C Alberto Rosario, OF Tony Thomas and RHP Brandon Workman.
WHAT'S ON DECK: Portland and Altoona continue their three-game series on Wednesday night…The Sea Dogs are 5-11 during a 22-game stretch against the Western Division (11-20 overall)…Portland finishes the season with 16 straight games against New Hampshire and Trenton.


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Timberland Tires will be the first line of tires purposely created to be recycled
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STRATHAM, N.H. and TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Nov. 3, 2014 – Global lifestyle brand Timberland today announced a collaboration with tire manufacturer and distributor Omni United, to create a co-branded line of tires under the Timberland and Radar Tires brands. Timberland Tires will be the first tires ever purposely designed to be recycled into footwear outsoles after their journey on the road is complete. The tires will be unveiled at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) automotive trade show in Las Vegas tomorrow, setting new standards for sustainable innovation in the tire industry.
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KETCHUM, IDAHO (NOVEMBER 3, 2014) – DECKED, a manufacturer of full-sized pickup truck bed storage systems, today announced a new national distribution agreement with Truck Accessories Group (TAG), the nation's premier manufacturer of truck caps and tonneaus (LEER, Century, Raider and Pace Edwards). The new partnership provides consumers greater access to DECKED systems through TAG's network of retailers across North America. The network of TAG warehouses will stock all 19 different models of the DECKED system and accessories enabling quick local delivery and optional installation at all authorized TAG retailers.
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Company's Toughest All-Terrain Tire, the All-Terrain T/A® KO2 Tire To Be Featured
Las Vegas, Nev. (Nov 3, 2014) – As the automotive world descends on Las Vegas for the premier automotive specialty products event, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, BFGoodrich® Tires arrives with a focus on the brands' racing heritage and its new all-terrain tire.
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Rhino Linings Run My Build Trail ReaperSan Diego, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2014)—Doetsch Off-Road is working to finish the fan-designed custom Jeep® known as Trail Reaper in time to unveil it at the Rhino Linings booth during the 2014 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas.
In June Rhino Linings and Doetsch asked fans to "Run My Build," and more than 8,400 fans voted online on their favorite theme, color, graphics and aftermarket accessories for the Jeep Wrangler JK. Since then, Doetsch Off-Road, a three-time SEMA "Best Build" award winner, has been working to turn the fans' dreams into reality.
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ODYSSEY® Battery to Present Check to the 2014 Red Bull Global Rallycross Extreme ODYSSEY® Performer Award Winner
READING, Pa. (Oct. 31, 2014) – ODYSSEY® battery by EnerSys®, an official battery of Red Bull Global Rallycross (Red Bull GRC), has announced that it will present a bonus check to the winner of the 2014 Extreme ODYSSEY® Performer Award following the final circuit event of the season in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Nov. 5.
The big reward is the final part of a contingency award program developed earlier this year, in which the top three finishing drivers at each race who meet eligibility requirements receive a cash bonus and points award. The driver with the most points at the end of the season receives an additional bonus. A representative from ODYSSEY® battery will present the bonus check to the winner during the post-race trophy presentation on Nov 5.
Solar Gard: Delivering More Per-Vehicle Profit at SEMA 2014
With next-generation paint protection film (PPF) and industry-leading window film solutions, Solar Gard has you covered from SEMA 2014 @ Booths #12965 & #13061
Las Vegas, NV - Solar Gard®, a company of Saint-Gobain, a global leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of specialty films, is pleased to announce displays and demonstrations with two booths (#12965 and #13061) at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nov 4-7. A key product focus at the booths will be Solar Gard's invisible paint protection film, Clearshield Pro®, which keeps a customer's entire vehicle looking as good as the day it was applied – while also boosting per-vehicle profits.
LeTech USA Introduces New Mercedes G-Class Portal Axle System at SEMA Show 2014
LAS VEGAS, NV – Nov. 2, 2014 – New SEMA Show exhibitor and New Product Showcase participant, LeTech USA (South Hall Booth #38169) introduces a new product for the Mercedes Benz G-Class SUV. The official supplier and installer of the LeTech Portal Axle Conversion Kit for the Mercedes Benz, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway based company also offers other high quality LeTech accessories for the G Wagon.
LeTech Portal Axles are designed and manufactured in Germany to the highest level of quality and standards. These axles have been used to test and develop the system that eventually led to the current axles being used in the Mercedes Benz G63 6x6. LeTech USA Manager, Bill Rader, said, "All LeTech products are meticulously designed and manufactured for extreme off-road use while maintaining all of the standard handling and performance characteristics these luxury machines are known for."
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3M Paint Finishing Experts Provide Tips on Choosing the Right System for the Project
ST. PAUL, Minn. (November 4, 2014) – When it comes to paint refinishing, compounding is the most debated step in the process. For paint professionals, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division offers two excellent systems – one with a compounding step and one without. But how can you tell which process is right for your paint finishing job?
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Technical Tips from Adam Spah, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Technical Expert
LAS VEGAS, NV (November 4, 2014) – There is often a perception in the auto body industry that the sander of choice is dependent upon what part of the shop it is used in. In some cases this is true, but there is much more to consider. In the past, tool companies have touted the orbit of a dual action sander by "coarse throw" and "fine throw." This has given the industry a false sense of what the orbit does to the performance of an abrasive disc.
The assumption has been that coarse throw or large orbit tools are used with coarse grade abrasives, while fine throw or small orbit tools are used with fine grade abrasives. With further investigation and testing, this has shown to be a false way to look at sanders and applications.
New High-Strength Steel Poses Challenges for Repair Time and Materials Costs
Steel Yourself for Changes
New High-Strength Steel Poses Challenges for Repair Time and Materials Costs
Technical Tips from Branden Loesch, 3M Automotive Aftermarket Technical Service Engineer
LAS VEGAS, NV (November 4, 2014) – The collision repair industry is seeing more vehicles with high-strength steel, posing some new challenges for technicians. As OEMs push to meet future CAFÉ standards, they are looking to new alternative body materials that provide greater strength to meet crash and rollover standards, while also allowing them to lighten the vehicle to reach the 54.5 MPG goal for 2025. The change in part composition is sure to impact your shop's repair time and materials cost. What actions can you take today to improve your processes for tomorrow?