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All forms of traditional media realize that survival depends on offering quality streaming video in order to retain and attract advertisers. Oddly enough, in the race to grab those ad dollars, newspaper websites are beating their broadcast TV counterparts, according to a new study from local media consultant Borrell Associates. Newspaper websites captured $81 million in locally spent streaming-video advertising, while local TV sites collected $32 million in ad spend last year. As E&P noted in their take on the report, this is a particularly small market, with the total ad dollars amounting to $161 million in 2006, although it's a growing form of advertising. The Portsmouth, VA,-based consultancy projects that in five years, local online video advertising will exceed $5 billion, roughly one-third of all local online ads. Borrell estimates that within that same time span, 75 percent of all local placements on the web will be in the form of paid search or video advertising.
Despite the advantage of having a trove of rich video content, TV stations have not kept up with newspapers in sharply focusing on commercial content. Newspapers have been aggressively trying to make up the fall-off in print ads with online classifieds. One of the most effect ways of attracting advertisers has been by selling video supplements, the report said. Borrell also noted that of the roughly 1,450 daily papers in the U.S., about 40 percent are equipped with some form of video player on their websites.
On the other side, many broadcast TV sites have looked outside themselves for streaming video material to feed their web pages. A great number have signed up with the Associated Press' video program, though few are selling ads around the content. AP though has partnered with MSN to sell 15-second pre-roll commercials across its member sites. In terms of the most dominant ad categories looking to local online video, Borrell pointed to real estate and automotive. A summary of the Borrell report can be viewed here.
Staci adds: Network and affiliate agreements are starting to change the broadband video game for local TV stations. ABC's Anne Sweeney emphasized last week at Disney's investors meeting that the network's broadband player will add geo-targeted news and local avails. The Fox-owned stations have implemented broadband players for local and national programming and I think will soon extend that to affiliates. Other networks are making similar arrangements.
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When the winners at the 5K Beer Run crossed the finish line, they were not looking forward to receiving a medal or standing on a podium, instead it was all about the "Bold Jug." The "Bold Jug" was a beer growler filled with the winners choice from the selection at Bold City Brewery. The race was a no-refills run with no microchip timing with a focus on fun. See who First Coast News caught on camera.
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Planet Altile before the invasion
The ZEDD lands on Altile
Rocks are no match for bombs
A power-up discovered inside of broken pillars
This vicious snake is one of many minibosses
Stairs lead into the underworld
The underworld is dark and dangerous without a lamp.
Underground, the flashlight reveals power-ups and the exit
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One of two essential items for most levels: The chalice to stop the level from infinitely scrolling
One of two essential items for most levels: The key to the exit
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After discovering the shop power-up and ending the level; exchange your medals for useful items
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Local leaders held a press conference and rally pressuring the North Central Bronx Hospital to take action after its inpatient labor and delivery unit was shut down last summer by the city's Health and Hospitals Corporation.
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Bitcoin rallies up to 80 per cent from its April price, allowing investors to find more reasons to jump in with the controversial virtual currency.
"Recently more and more people are realizing how much of a world-changing technology bitcoin is. We will see more and more of this until each bitcoin is at least tens of thousands of dollars each. I think this will happen sooner than any of us expect. The positive news never stops," Bitcoin Jesus Roger Ver, wrote in an email to CNBC.
More reasons to Jump In
- The Bitcoin2014 Conference in Amsterdam
The recently held Bitcoin2014 Conference in Amsterdam was attended by 1,000 people, representing 50 countries. The event had 140 speakers and 35 exhibitors.
"The fact that you have 51 countries and all of them have something positive to say about developments in their countries-maybe this helped show that bitcoin is bigger than just the U.S., China and England," said Micky Malka, a general partner at venture capital firm Ribbit Capital and a board member of conference host Bitcoin Foundation told CNBC.
- Silicon Valley
Over the past months, Silicon Valley showed a significant interest in bitcoin as observed by Malka.
In 2013, venture investors were drawing bitcoin funding of $1 million or $2 million on average. At present, funding at Silicon Valley is already exceeding $20 million.
"(There is) momentum of serious committed entrepreneurs diving into building something with this technology. Venture investors are backing them and really starting to believe we can improve people's lives," Malka added
- Dish and rapper Curtis
Dish Network, a satellite TV company had recently became the largest company to accept bitcoin payments.
Surprisingly, Rapper Curtis Jackson (50 Cent) announced acceptance of Bitcoin for purchases of his latest album Animal Ambition.
- $600 Threshold Crossed
On May 30, bitcoin share price crossed the $600 threshold, jumping over 7 per cent within 24 hours and 34 per cent just within a month, according to data from Coindesk.
The currency was able to reverse trading below its 50-day moving price - a bullish technical indicator of where the currency is moving.
There had also been a significant increase in USD trading volume. From May 1 to 18, there were 16,000 tradings on bitcoin; by May 19 to 26, trading more than doubled to over 41,000 on average of day to day trading activities.
- Apple's revision of its App Store Review Guidelines
Following Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, the company revised its App Store Review Guidelines with section 11.17 as follows:
"Apps may facilitate transmission of approved virtual currencies provided that they do so in compliance with all state and federal laws for the territories in which the app functions."


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Nagy, Miklos; Vargas-Vera, Maria and Motta, Enrico
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The increasing number of ontologies of the Semantic Web poses new challenges for ontology mapping. In the context of Question Answering there is a need for good mapping algorithms which efficiently can perform syntactic and semantic mappings between classes and class properties from different ontologies. Mapping algorithms without the help of human experts are in particular desirable when the answer comes from different domain specific databases or ontologies. One of the main problems with any mapping process is that it always has a certain degree of uncertainty associated with it. In this paper we propose a framework based on agents performing mappings and combining beliefs of each individual agent using the Dempster-Shafer rule of combination. We also discuss the problems which can be encountered if we have conflicting beliefs between agents in a particular mapping.
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Syracuse community garden program starts
Thursday , March 22, 2012 - 11:48 AM
Garden plots for local residents will be offered again this year through the city's community gardening program.
The 400 square foot lots will be available at Legacy Park at 2300 South and 1000 West.
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From one of the most acclaimed and profound writers in the world of comics comes a thrilling and provocative exploration of humankind's great modern myth: the superhero.
The first superhero comic ever published, Action Comics #1 in 1938, introduced the world to something both unprecedented and timeless: Superman, a caped god for the modern age. In a matter of years, the skies of the imaginary world were filled with strange mutants, aliens, and vigilantes: Batman, Wonder Woman, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and the X-Men - the list of names is as familiar as our own. In less than a century, they've gone from not existing at all to being everywhere we look: on our movie and television screens, in our videogames and dreams. But what are they trying to tell us?
For Grant Morrison, arguably the greatest of contemporary chroniclers of the superworld, these heroes are powerful archetypes whose ongoing, decades-spanning story arcs reflect and predict the course of human existence: Through them we tell the story of ourselves, our troubled history, and our starry aspirations. In this exhilarating work of a lifetime, Morrison draws on art, science, mythology, and his own astonishing journeys through this shadow universe to provide the first true history of the superhero - why they matter, why they will always be with us, and what they tell us about who we are... and what we may yet become.
"Grant Morrison is one of the great comics writers of all time. I wish I didn't have to compete with someone as good as him."
Stan Lee
©2011 Grant Morrison (P)2011 Audible, Inc.
"Morrison is ideally suited to the task of chronicling the glorious rise, fall, rise, fall and rise again of comic-book superheroes.... [T]his is as thorough an account of the superhero phenomenon as readers are likely to find, filled with unexpected insights and savvy pop-psych analysis - not to mention the author's accounts of his own drug-fueled trips to higher planes of existence, which add a colorful element.... [T]hose who dare enter will find the prose equivalent of a Morrison superhero tale: part perplexing, part weird, fully engrossing." (Kirkus)
"When Mr. Morrison puts care into his close readings, his prose can soar: a philosophical passage in which he breaks ranks with writers he considers to be 'missionaries who attempted to impose their own values and preconceptions on cultures they considered inferior,' and identifies himself with anthropologists who 'surrendered themselves to foreign cultures' and 'weren't afraid to go native or look foolish,' is among the book's most engrossing sections." (The New York Times)
"With a languid and pontificating tone, John Lee narrates Morrison's long reflection on the history of comic books…From the birth of Superman to the contemporary comic book landscape, Morrison identifies some of the key moments within the world of comics and identifies how the publishers, mainstream culture, and historical events changed the way people think about comics today. Lee's British accent and cool attitude work in unison to create an image of Morrison that resonates with his public personality." (AudioFile)
Third Smartest Man In The World
"Geek Gospel"
I know guys who know a lot about comics. I know a lot about comics. But Grant Morrison may be the alpha geek.
Going back to the beginning of superhero time and working forward to the present day - the guy gets into the nitty gritty of the books, the heroes, the creators, the socio-political environment.
It's as if he has actually read and can effortlessly recall every issue of every superhero funny book ever published.
I've been wishing for this book to be written and am blown away by the way that Morrison grounds the book in his personal relationship to the form - and also links it to the cosmic forces that shaped the medium.
I am blown away by this work - but it may not be for everyone. If you can't visualize the difference between the styles of Jack Kirby and Neal Adams then you may need to start elsewhere.
"Average history of comic books"
Make no mistake, this book is an autobiography. The fun part is this book reads almost exactly like the comic books Morrison writes: long, adjective-heavy sentences that are meant to describe and enliven a static scene, this time his written words. You get the sense early on, and he never lets up, that Morrison is writing a philosophical history book with the prose techniques that have made him the successful comic book writer he is. Sadly, it can at times weigh the book down with long periods of prose that say little or advance the "story" to the point where I'd forgotten what the book was about. And then I realized that Morrison was telling the story of comic book history by telling us his own story. His slow creative climb into the business, the influences of drugs, music, fashion and British trends on his life and his career. This isn't a book about Superheroes, this is a book about Grant Morrison's life with superheroes. So, if you're a fan of Morrison and his work, pick it up and make it a favorite. If you're looking for an in-depth history and analysis of superheroes and comic book history, you might want to look elsewhere.
Drama teacher and Sci-Fi/Fantasy fan
"Part Comic book history - Part Morrison memoir"
Grant Morrison starts by analyzing comics from the beginnings of Action and Detective Comics to his (and other's) modern comics. In the meantime, you get to hear Grant Morrison's childhood, his coming of age antics, and his interesting theories on culture and society. Not a book for everyone, but definitely one that a comic fan would be interested in. I found myself bookmarking and making lists of comics that Morrison had written or found noteworthy so I could peruse my local comic shop for some gems that I had lately missed.
"A good history of Comic Books but too much bio. ."
As a general history of comic books this is a great book and definitely reccomended. It is a great listen for comic geeks and those of a more literary mindset who want some literary criticism and cultural history of comics. However at times it is greatly hindered by Grant Morrison's biographical information. I admit Grant Morrison is a major player in the development of comics especially the modern era (so it is kind of like John Lassetar giving a history of animation). But he goes into some rather non-constructive autobiographical information like story about his alien abduction and there is also segements where he spends too much time talking about his own projects (and his online critics) that he could have used to discuss other topics. But as a whole there is way more to like in this book especially the more philosophical elements about gods and evolution.
"From a Comics Fan"
Grant Morrison's Supergods is all that the summary describes and more. Unfortunately that is not always good. Being a Superhero/Comics fan I have read a lot of Morrison's work and I find it at best hit and miss. He has done some of the truly brilliant, seminal superhero stories but he has also written a lot of self-indulgent mediocrity. This book isn't entirely that, but parts of it are ultimately unneccessary. When I read the description I did not expect an autobiographical work but a history nd commentary on comics superheroes. Of course I figured on Morrison talking about himself since he has been so long in the field and has been a powerful influence on it, but there are whole chapters here devoted to his inner growth and inner demons that I did not expect nor was particularly interested in. This does not mean that the book is bad: it does deliver on its promised subject, but it has shortcomings. First of all there is the overly lyrical, arabesque language. Especially from the mouth of the narrator, who rfeads most every passage with a hint of sarcasm, it comes across as presumptuous. Also Morrison's insights are a bit miopic and self-serving. He duels entirely too long on his own work and ignores quality comics done by others. He postulates a theory of cycles of violent, materialistic "punk" comics and esoteric, pacifist "hippie" comics and gives plenty of examples that support his theory but ignores examples that don't. He dismisses important, influential creators because they do not fit into his ideas or because he simply does not like them. An example being "Hellboy" a comic that has been quite popular and influential and does not fit his cycles and is not mentioned at all. One can argue that Hellboy is not a superhero comic but then, the author spends several chapters talking about his own "Invisibles" which is even less so. The book works best, in my opinion, when Morrison is talking about the comics before his time as a professional; and later on when he concentrates on the product of others as well as himself. It is also interesting to hear him talk about events behind the scenes in the major comic companies because it goes directly to the influences for some of the comics stories that have appeared throughout the years. It does not work when he spends chapter after chapter prattling on about his drug addled vacations accross the world or his dubious achievements as a "Chaos Magician". All in all not a bad book and for any die-hard fan of Morrison, highly recommended. He takes you on something of a rollercoaster ride through the life of a famous Comics writer and the way is which his work formed. But for those of you looking for a scholarly account of the history of superheroes think on this: Early on in the book, the author mentions another book: "The Ten Cent Plague" by David Hajdu: A simpler prose book that very effectively describes the Golden Age of Comics and how culture and history influenced them. A book with far less personal commentary. Would that Grant Morrison had taken pointers from non-comics celebrity Hajdu.
"Great read for fans of comic book superheroes."
You should know that this is 50% impassioned history of the superhero in popular culture (primarily comic books) and 50% autobiography. Grant Morrison is often self-congratulatory and sometimes too kind to his friends in the industry, but the writing is always entertaining and engrossing. There were many times I found myself disagreeing with Morrison's assessment about certain writers and artists, but this never interfered with my enjoyment. I often wished I had a notebook with me while listening so that I could jot down the names of obscure writer artist teams that I want to read.
Morrison is certainly an expert in the field, a well respected comic book writer and fan from childhood. He also brings a completely unique and compelling viewpoint to this book. There are times when he gets side tracked by his weird drug-induced new-age quasi-religious experiences, but the writing is strong enough that even these passages are engaging.
John Lee's performance is professional and engaging. He gives this book the same level of energy and showmanship he brings to fiction, even switching into appropriate (and utterly believable) accents when reading direct quotes.
A great read for a fan of comics and superheroes, but I'm not sure it offers much of value to the non-fan.
"Great and phenomenal!"
This book is an amazing piece of work and great for any comic fan or reader in general. The way it's laid out is wonderful and you just feel immersed in the book.
"Fantastic history of 90s comics!"
This book is clever and fun. The comic history stuff from the 90s to present is amazing. The battles with Lord Alan epic. The early history whacky and fun. A great read.
The chapters are miss numbered on audible & the narration lacks the beatnick enthusiasm Morrison posses--but still fun and in keeping with the story
A fine listen.
"Just about the Best"
YES, Morrison is so smart, his ideas are dense yet well delivered, I could listen a half dozen times and still be totally engaged.
Morrison's take on the importance of certain characters and why they have endured or faded, why they were important than and now.
"Morrison's rambling egotistical take on comics"
This book makes it clear that the only true "super god" in the multiverse of Grant Morrison's mind is Grant Morrison. I wish this book had taken a better researched and more well-round approach to the subject matter. Instead what is on offer here is Morrison's own opinions about some of the "big" writers and their creations iin comics. Most of this can be summarized as "When that creator came up with that idea and everyone loved it, it really wasn't that great. Now when I wrote pretty much the same story 5 years later, it was awesome and perfect." Really, Grant? Just because you write comic books doesn't mean it's not time to grow up.
The book gets even worse when he break off to drone on about his personal quest for enlightenment and inspiration. Who knew that you could make allegedly getting abducted by aliens while tripping your gourd off in the desert mind-numbingly boring? Somehow (Zip! Pow! Sock! Choke!) he manages to do exactly that.
I bought this book and I listened to all of it just so I could write this review. Now, much like the Rime of the Ancient Submariner, I am warning everyone- if you love comics, do not waste your time on this book.
"Part biography, part comic book history."
I knew of Grant Morrisons work on Batman and Superman but really was not sure what this book would be like. I am pleased I bought it as it is an insight into the writer, the history of comics and recent superhero cinema but above all its a philosophers view. Sounds pretentious - well its not supposed too. I have now revisited Grant Morrisons comics and graphic novels and also a number of films which the author discuses in some depth and details how the genre has developed. Didn't like Unbreakable first time round - after reading this book and seeing the film again I realise its a bit of a gem.
I would challenge any reader, comic collector/reader or not, not to enjoy this book. I would ay it will enlighten you but mostly it will make you think, At the end, you may just doubt that there are no such things as super heroes.
I liked it. Grant Morrison is great writer. Ok I wasn't too impressed with the writings of a drug induced coma half way through but that too help in the way the writer shows his passion and eagerness to get right to the core of superhero worship.
I still gave this book 5 stars as if there is a similar book out there, I have never see it. And I am sure there isn't going to be one which is so inspirational
"Part biography/part superhero history"
Potted superhero history
This is a factual book rather than fiction but I particularly found the descriptions on how certain visual aspects of comic books were created interesting, it made me think of stories that I'd read in the past in a whole new light.
I haven't listened to any other John Lee narration but I thought his tone suited the book really well.
No, I found it good to dip in and out of.
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The vote will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the company's firehouse, 589 Russell Road. All registered voters residing in the fire district will be eligible to cast a vote.
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Chemical Safety Board:
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T-RCED-99-167: Published: Apr 29, 1999. Publicly Released: Apr 29, 1999.
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Looking for a game-making partner!
on 01.16.2010
Something small, just on flash or some other program, I just really want to break into the industry and Im looking for some other brains who want to do the same. There are a few guidelines because Im kind of looking for a certain kind of person, so heres the scoop:
1.) My video game influences consist of: Earthbound, Braid, Today I Die, Bit.Trip, Beyond Good & Evil, Chulip, Harvest Moon, Animal Crossing, No More Heroes, Psychonauts, Flower, Final Fantasy VII, Shining Wisdom, ToeJam & Earl, Uncharted, Ratchet & Clank, Spyro, A Boy and His Blob, Kirby, and Ill stop there. I think its important to have similar interests in video games so we can have the same vision of the game.
2.) I want to create a video game that innovates on gameplay mechanics in a unique and interesting way. (Be as innovative as you can: creativity is the key)
3.) I assume that well both be programming, so we should figure out what program to use beforehand.
4.) Email, AIM, Skype, and mail are all viable sources of communication, I will leave you with my e-mail and AIM screen name:
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[drunkblog] A blog to all the Dtoiders!!!
on 09.01.2009
I just love you all so much! :)
AND, get this, I guess Sony is actually calling the Slim the "120 Gb" NOT Slim. I guess "slim" is solely what the consumers have called it!
Sooo....yeah I totally love you guys! 8)
act two: what it is to feel a game
on 08.30.2009
It's been a few weeks since I've posted anything and that's for several reasons. Mainly, I've been busy staying in touch with the people I love and working two jobs, not to mention I have hobbies and whatnot. But in more significant news, one of the head honchos over at Square-Enix advised us gamers to download Final Fantasy VII from the Playstation Network and keep busy playing that...
for now
. Obviously a Final Fantasy VII remake has been sought after since like...three years after the freakin' game originally released for the Playstation, and more and more hype began to saturate the masses as Advent Children, Crisis Core, Dirge of Cerberus, and Before Crisis came out, now the New Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Playstations and complete editions of Advent Children...well I digress.
I have always been right in the front lines chanting that I want a Final Fantasy VII remake...and until I really thought about it earlier today, that's always been one of the dreams that I had hoped Square-Enix would unveil. See, I've realized something about games, or anything in general. I've realized that certain games, I will use games for my example considering that's my main focus, convey very, very,
particular feelings, emotionally, to gamers. Everything from the subtle music quality to the color pallettes used throughout the game all build this emotional vibe. Some things are so discrete that we can't even outwardly convey them. Creating a remake of Final Fantasy VII, even given they decided to literally just regenerate all the old settings, music, and whatnot, would still not have the absolute
, that I got when I first played as Cloud as he hopped out of a train and aided AVALANCHE in their first trek to blow up a Mako reactor.
I love games for that, they represent a certain time in life when they were important to the developers or gamers. Like whenever I play Heavenly Sword or Uncharted, I get taken back to when I got my Playstation 3 in the fall and it's just an exhilarating feeling.
I'm still digressing, heh. Moving on! I think I'd almost be just as satisfied with a sequel to Final Fantasy VII, not that I want that...at all, trust me. But I just won't have the same feelings I get playing the original even with it's terrible looking game play graphics. Honestly, that's probably the only part that dated horribly. But see, given a game's faults, or aging difficulties, it still captures, or at least captured a certain feeling at the time when you played it. Even games that appear to be devoid of any real emotional attachment can induce similar responses, such as Uncharted, which is more of an action game than anything else.
Beyond the less complex ideas that, "Dark colors create a more melancholic experience." or "Upbeat soundtracks keep a fast-paced feel." there are underlying factors that take place without you or I to identify them by. Events, settings, and music that speak to some of us in certain ways that can't be duplicated and by enhancing them, you might lose the true sensation it gave in the beginning. Actually, I think a huge factor in how we feel the games we play is in the introduction of new settings, characters, and events. You may have seen an action sequence before, but you've never seen one under
conditions. Though it is a stretch, I do believe we, or at least I, attribute games in their entirety to feelings dependent on where I am in my life, who I'm with, and every other aspect of my life. It's another way to escape our real world. Kind of empathize with a character or just let a game completely envelope you. Let it be the thing you talk about with your coworkers for the next few days. Isn't that another great part about games?
I suppose I could be the only one who devotes this much time in identifying these hidden feelings. Maybe I'm that emo kid in the corner who swears nobody understands him. Haha, but I feel that I'm not the only one. No wait, I can't be the only one...if you could focus your attention below please, bingo!
In conclusion, I've realized that maybe I just don't want a remake, it may not benefit me in any way. I suppose it'd be relatively cool to witness some of the cooler or more dramatic moments in HD with a 32" LCD television. But would it really regenerate the feelings I have for the original? Not a chance in hell. Regardless of what Square-Enix does, the result will still, inevitably, remain the same: I will either fork over sixty hard-earned dollars to them in the event they make it, or I will dole out that same amount of cash for something else they create...in the end, they win.
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intermission: our forgotten heritage
on 08.16.2009
I just wanted to address one thing before I begin my hot, muggy, and otherwise, miserable Sunday afternoon. More and more often I'm finding indie game developers speak on behalf of the current gaming trend and how it's steering towards "pointless killing" and blaming the developers for "treating the players like morons". Now I only put those two statements in quotations because those two arguments have been repeated numerous times. I completely and wholeheartedly agree with these statements on most fronts, but at the same time I think some of these developers have taken a beautiful vision, and turned on their fellow brethren and basically said, "Okay, you guys aren't mature enough anymore, we're not friends."
, well hate is a strong word...yeah okay, I pretty much hate all the repetitive space marine, World War X, elves, dwarves, and goblins games and any other setting that's been beaten so many times that I just couldn't care less about them anymore. This doesn't mean that I think all games should be some "spiritual, uplifting, emotional ride" and if you end up killing an enemy then it instantly amounts to some variation of a senseless killing game. I believe we, as gamers and developers, should use a teeny bit more creative juices in making our games. Take a look at Earthbound, No More Heroes, and Beyond Good & Evil. Those games didn't break any huge genre boundaries, they didn't address huge emotional issues, and they weren't even meant to be taken too seriously, but they were a hell of a lot of fun and had interesting characters, designs, and stories. Earthbound was in the midst of about eight trillion other RPGs of it's time on the SNES and because it's lighthearted, "boy with a bat" theme, it totally stood out in my heart. In no other game....well RPG, heh, have I beaten snakes, rats, and gang members from The Sharks with a baseball bat, frying pan, and bottle rockets. Instead of walking through lavish castles and dungeons, I was waltzing through a freakin' mall! It was this huge breath of fresh air and, to this day, Earthbound is one of my favorite games.
The main point I want to get across is that games originally were essentially based on the enjoyment it brought kids, adults, families, whatever and occasionally there was definitely a sense of competitive sport thrown into the mix (ie. high scores). I say we should like games for whatever reason that appeals to us, the players. Just because there are a thousand Gears of War, Call of Duty, and God of War ripoffs, doesn't mean our entire industry is one huge failure. If you like being a space marine, go ahead and kill some aliens (just don't ask me to play with you, I'd rather rot in hell, heh, sorry guys.). Get this, I was reading an article about a game developer who doesn't even like games anymore because of the route it's going down. That is pretty absurd and I think he's one fellow who has taken this, "indie game revolution" and turned it sour by pointing too many fingers and taking himself a tad too serious. We've made some huge advances in our games and I hate to see people push it too much. We're still young in our generation of gaming, let us get older, wiser, and more comfortable with our medium. Things will get "better" and more "emotionally evocative". I recently played through Heavenly Sword and though it lacks a long, deep story with meanings and emotional rides, it looks gorgeous, the few characters that are in the story are very unique, and the boss battle at the end was freakin' amazing! Also, a good chunk of the game is spent fighting baddies who are harder to kill then just one quick swing of the blade because of the "stance" system, and the story doesn't really get boring because of it's brevity and the amount of nonstop action that's going down. Overall, I loved it. It's not trying to be Braid. I'm okay with that, even though there are parts in Heavenly Sword that were a bit emotional and thought-provoking like when Nariko realizes that, "once you accept death, you're free." I thought that was pretty neat.
I'm just afraid the indie developers are becoming a little too spiteful as a whole. Obviously not everyone is, but from what I've seen, it's becoming a trend. I actually almost succumbed to that mindset not long ago. I started playing all these extremely emotional indie games and began to resent other games. I realized that when all is said and done, sometimes I just like to have fun. Sometimes I just want to look at Travis Touchdown and be like, "Damn, even though he's a a walking hard-on who eats, sleeps, and breathes Asian girls in cat ears, he's still the coolest guy
Case and point: yes, there is a good chunk of games that we've seen eighty other times, and yes, I don't like seeing them on store shelves either, but I think games are sometimes taken too seriously. I don't
want a shit ton of Flowers, Braids, and Today I Die's, I'd like a whole canvas of games that I can enjoy for whatever reason I find at the time. I love games for a plethora of reasons like their stories, characters, zany and twisted themes, the way I can escape the real world for a long gaming session, total social gatherings, nostalgia, anything. Isn't that what's so amazing about games? No other medium is so versatile. Sure you can watch a movie with someone, but you can't interact and alter the other persons experience. In the end...can't we all just get along?
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tragedy: afro samurai, the game i wanted to love
on 08.03.2009
This one's going to be short. Back when Afro Samurai was early in production, and it was only "word on the street", I had saw a small article in my issue of PLAY magazine. PLAY magazine, by the way, is, in my humble opinion, the best game magazine I've ever had the privilege to read. It's a more indie magazine with good core beliefs on the gaming industry. Anyways! I see the first screenshots and art pieces. A month later I get a lowdown on the music and gameplay. A month later I'm salivating on my magazine so I couldn't really read anything beyond that, but it was apparent that I wanted to have this game. The artwork, the style, the sheer thought of playing Afro through his journey to avenge his father gave me the idea that it would be a worthy sixty-dollar purchase.
Well, before anyone jumps on me about how "this was amazing, I have no idea what you're talking about, dumbass." Just please understand this is my opinion. I've spoke with numerous people who loved it, hated it, or...I guess never played it. The graphics: amazing. The story: short, semi cliched, but nevertheless, pretty sweet. The voice overs: perfect. The music: like nothing I'd ever heard before. It was in the repetitive gameplay, the terrible camera angles, the fact that (at the time) I couldn't alter the x-axis from being introverted. The blasted loading screens got annoying. I think there were only three different types of bad guys throughout the whole game, that I had played anyways. One other thing I didn't get was the fact that you could "level up" but because there was no health bar, experience gauge, or any stats of any kind, you had no idea what was being leveled up. I assume you gained more life, and maybe your attacks packed a bigger punch, but how the hell should I know? I got that same sense of false hope that Stewie had in that skit where he played with the voice function on his Macintosh.
I don't know. I just didn't feel it was ready to come out. Double it's length, spend a little extra time changing up the look, at least, of the baddies. I would maybe recommend losing, or at least utilizing all those combos in the select menu, because aside from the "ricocheting bullet" combo and the "stabbing the head" combo, I made it through just fine with button mashing. Like I stated previously, I desperately
to love this game. I did, but the amount of things that grew way too annoying over time just laid the beast to rest. Like, I will probably pick it up years down the road and play it out of denial, but for now... Thoughts?
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interlude: why ambiguity works
on 08.03.2009
Ok, so I just recently played Passage. Go play it right now.
No it's fine, I will be right here when you get back...
Wasn't it freakin' awesome? I love how you have no idea what's going on until you figure out like...four minutes in that you are aging. I love how you never quite know what the little chests do, or what that countdown is for. Hell, you barely even know if you're going to right direction.
Now couldn't all of those things relate to life in general? I know that I'm not certain where I'm going in life, aging seems to sneak up on the majority of us, and I didn't even know there was a pixelated damsel to snatch a ride with until further reading. The craziest thing?...
She makes it so you cannot enter certain paths
. There are too many messages being portrayed that I might need to sit down and play a couple more times. Even then though.
Oh yes, back to the actual meaning of this blog. I think it's the ambiguous nature of titles like Passage, Braid, and Today I Die that help drive the message that the artist intended, not to mention also anchor the player to the game. Like in Braid, you spend however long it takes to work each theme to your advantage to complete the level. It sort of creates this bond of sorts between you and Tim. Look at Passage, you don't even know what's going on until you notice the hair on your head starts to recede. There's always a point in games like that when "it just clicks". If you knew what happened in Passage at the end, or halfway through, or that you could find this girl avatar to follow you, but you'd be barred from certain areas...there wouldn't be that sense of feeling.
So, I say, throwing in some obscurity as to what the player must do next to further his/her gaming experience gives you moments like when you turn into a tombstone, or your character suddenly floats to the top, dissipating all the evil demons in the sea.
Tell me what you think.
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Y Hyde Park
5-11 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney Sydney
Book online or call 800-781-4040
Hotel Overview
A great mid-range hotel, the 'Y' is crammed full of facilities, is spotlessly clean and enjoys a fine location on Whitlam Square, close to central Hyde Park'
- Accommodation Details : With spacious rooms and warm contemporary interiors, the 3''5 star Y Hotel Hyde Park is situated right in the heart of Sydney''s action'' Our rooms are all packed with essential comforts and the café and lounge area is open daily for your complimentary breakfast and also for lunch'' With 24 hour reception and in-room safes, you are assured a stress free stay in one of the most exciting cities in the world'' Owned and operated by YWCA NSW, all profits go back to supporting disadvantaged families and communities across NSW'' So Y stay anywhere else?
Hotel Information
- Number of Rooms/Beds : 122 Rooms
- Reception Opening Hours : 24 Hours
- Lonely Planet Recommended : Yes
- Check In Time : 14:00
- Check Out Time : 10:00
- Parking : Car parking is off site and a discount voucher is available from the hotel
- Nearest Public Transport : Metro & Suburban Bus - 2 minutes away
- Local Attractions : Hyde Park - 2 minutes Museum - 5 minutes Botanical Gardens - 10 minutes Darling Harbour - 15 minutes Opera House - 20 minutes
This budget hotel is situated opposite Hyde Park and Oxford Street'' It is in a superb location, within walking distance of Sydney''s best restaurants, cafes, shopping, nightlife and attractions''
Room Information
Whether travelling alone, with a friend or family, we have a variety of rooms to choose from, all packed with essential comforts including toiletries, tea & coffee, TV, wireless internet, iron and hairdryer. Choose from our deluxe king single, twin and double rooms with ensuite bathroom facilities or go for the more affordable traditional or dormitory style rooms with shared bathroom facilities.
Hotel Conditions
- Agent Booking Notes : Minimum check in age is 18 years old Y Hotel Hyde Park is scheduling a major building modification to one tower'' Estimated period of construction is estimated to take 12 months commencing from June 2015''
- Important Information : Minimum check in age is 18 years old Y Hotel Hyde Park is scheduling a major building modification to one tower'' Estimated period of construction is estimated to take 12 months commencing from June 2015''
How to Get There
- By Airport Shuttle : Take the shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel door, or the Airport Link (train) to Museum Station, which is 200 metres from the hotel''
- By Car : A taxi fare from the airport to the hotel is approximately AU$25''00''
Important Information
- Tempting Activities : Sydney Classic Cycle Tour Blue Mountains Special Tour
Please note that clients have to pay a deposit of AUD 100 in Y Hotel Hyde Park, as a security deposit, once keys have been received and there is also a AUD 10 security deposit for Dorm Room lockers.


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On when he realized that Phoenix won the first overall selection in the 2013 WNBA Draft:
�I could see where I was sitting each time she (Laurel J. Richie) opened the envelope, and the first one I saw was Washington. My first instinct was that I felt sorry because they really needed that pick. Then that went away and I saw the next one, and I saw the order they were going in, and then all of a sudden I realized it � we just got the No. 1 pick. It�s just got to be lucky.�
On who texted him first following the announcement:
�I have at least 40 texts and I haven�t gotten a chance to look at all of them, but when I was walking out the door, Diana (Taurasi) hit me with a �Wow� and I know that pretty big smile that must be on her face.
On how their future draft pick will complement their team:
�We�re not a prototypical team, and we�re definitely a team who has won some championships not doing it the traditional way. We�re not a traditional team by any means, and we�ve always gone and done things the way we want to do them and it�s not what you�re taught to do � I was taught this by Coach Paul Westhead, so we�re not changing that.�
On how this No. 1 pick could impact the franchise:
�First, we have a solid four in Diana (Taurasi), Penny Taylor, DeWanna Bonner had a superstar year, Candice Dupree who has also been an All-Star. I think that who we take, and we haven�t decided that yet, that person will add to that mix and I think that they�ll improve � coming in as a rookie with all of these veterans around who have won European championships and won gold medals, and have ability to bring whoever we pick up to speed fast.�
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UPDATED 6:08 PM EDT Sep 03, 2013New Hampshire's Senate has chosen Salem Republican Chuck Morse as its president.
Video TranscriptPARTY HELD EARLIER THIS SUMMER. THE CRIPS AND BLOODS PARTY WAS COSPONSORED BY THE DELTA DELTA DELTA SORORITY. THE HONEYMOON MAY NOT LAST ALL THAT LONG. THERE IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE LOOMING IN THE FALL. FIRST A GOODBYE. I'VE ALWAYS TRIED TO TREAT EVERYBODY FAIRLY. THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH. AFTER PETER BREGMAN -- BRAG DON TAPPED THE GAVE. SENATOR MORRIS IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE STATE SENATE. HERE MINDED THE BODY OF WHY IT EXISTS. AS A SENATE WE ARE CHARGED WAS WORKING TO IMPROVE THE STATE TO MAKE IT THE BEST PLACE IN THE COUNTRY TO CALL HOME. AN OWNER OF A SMALL BUSINESS, HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN PASSING A DIFFICULT BUDGET AS THE CHAIR OF SENATE FINANCE. THE DEMOCRATIC MINORITY AND THE GOVERNOR ARE OPTIMISTIC. HE ASSURED US HE WOULD RUN FAIR AND OPEN DISCUSSIONS ON THE EXPANSION ISSUE WE ARE FACING THIS FALL. I TRUST HAVING WORKED WITH HIM, I TRUST HIS WORD THAT WE LOOK FORWARD TO SPECIAL SESSIONS. HE BELIEVES THAT WE SHOULD BE ENGAGED IN SHARING IDEAS AND FINDING WAYS TO -- MOVE FORWARD ON A NUMBER OF CHALLENGES. MEDICAID IS OBVIOUSLY THE RIGHT AND SMART THING TO DO FOR THE PEOPLE. IT IS AN ISSUE THAT HAS STRONG OPINIONS. HE PROMISES TO LISTEN TO EVERYONE. THERE NEEDS TO BE DIALOGUE AND LEGISLATION DEBATED. I THINK WE NEED TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION THAT IS RIGHT FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE AND THAT IS WHAT WE WILL DO. STATES COULD CHOOSE TO EXPAND MEDICAID ON THE FIRST OF THE YEAR.
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Category: Nim's Island Reviews Posted by: stagewomanjen NIM (Abigail Breslin) lives on a lush South Pacific island with her scientist father Jack (Gerard Butler), who studies plankton while the youngster amuses herself with animal chums Selkie the sea lion, Galileo the pelican and Fred the bearded dragon.
DVD of the Week - Nim's Island
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When Jack is lost at sea during a monsoon, Nim sends an email SOS to her favourite writer, Alex Rover. Little does Nim know that Alex is actually Alexandra (Jodie Foster), a recluse who lives in San Francisco, far from the tropical locations she writes about with such verve. Despite her all-consuming fear of the outside world, Alexandra is moved by Nim's plight and she follows the girl's co-ordinates – 20 degrees south, 162 degrees west – to help the girl locate Jack.
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I like cats
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I love cats, I love that I can leave mine at home when I'm out hiking, like I was today! Missing all the fun!
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Proof we can all get along. I present mouse, cat, dog:
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"Tonight I'll shave the mountain
I'll cut the hearts from pharoahs"
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I'll cut the hearts from pharoahs"
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Limited to altitude of 5280 by heart disease but she's dreaming of those 14ers!
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ctlee wrote:Limited to altitude of 5280 by heart disease but she's dreaming of those 14ers!
Reminds me of the old joke - when a dog looks up at you they're thinking "Isn't he/she great?". When a cat looks up at you they're thinking "Aren't I great?".
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Papillon aka Little Papi aka The Fat Man aka Fatz aka Fatucci.
He's got a thing for Lord Helmut, specifically his clothing...
Greatest picture ever. Seriously. Can we start a petition to Larry Bell (who I hear is kind of gruff) about getting his fine brews out to Denver?
I am also glad someone posted the link to the Avy Cats in Canada. I can't figure out if that's real or not. Love cats. Hate finding caretakers for them when I want to go play in the mountains.
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I think I went out with that girl.
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Downtown Tinley welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year with an exciting array of events to entertain families and friends during the winter, spring, summer and fall. Below is a list of major annual Downtown Tinley events. For more information on local events, dining, shopping and more, Like Downtown Tinley on Facebook and Follow Downtown Tinley on Twitter. To sponsor or volunteer for an event please click here.
When: May to October, 2015
Where: Along Oak Park Avenue in Downtown Tinley from 172nd to 176th streets
A total of 20 artistically decorated benches embellished with unique materials and based on the theme "Heroes and Villains" will be on display along Oak Park Avenue from May to October, 2015 as part of the 12th annual Benches on the Avenue public art project.
Click here for more Benches on the Avenue information.
Click here to watch a 13-minute video profiling the 2014 Benches on the Avenue.
When: Saturdays | 7:30 a.m. to noon | May 30 to October 10
Where: Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 S. Oak Park Ave.
Visit the Downtown Tinley Farmers Market every week for the best selection of fruits, vegetables and fresh flowers.
When: Tuesdays | 5 to 9 p.m. | June through August
Where: Along Oak Park Avenue near 171st Street and the Metra station
Enjoy this classic car show with no entry fee. First come, first served. Food and beverages are sold. Music provided by a DJ. Co-sponsored by V.F.W. Post 2791 and the Tinley Park MainStreet Commission.
When: Select Saturdays | 7 to 10 p.m. | June through September, 2015
Where: Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 S. Oak Park Ave. (adjacent to the Oak Park Avenue Metra station)
Enjoy a wonderful evening listening to music under the stars during the 2015 Music in the Plaza series. Beverages, including beer, are provided by V.F.W. Post 2791. Food also is sold, or you can dine at a local restaurant before or after the show. Concert dates for 2015 include:
When: Sunday, July 19
Where: Along Oak Park Avenue from 171st to Hickory streets
The Caribbean Block Party offers live music on two stages, free activities for the whole family, a mini-Taste of Tinley Park, a classic car show and much more. Free trolley shuttles to the event are available.
When: Sunday, Oct. 25
Where: Oak Park Avenue train station, 6700 South St.
The annual Downtown Tinley Boo Bash is great fun for families with young children. Some of the free activities include hayrides, a costume contest, trick-or-treating with local businesses, Halloween-themed games, DJ entertainment and more.
When: December 2015
Where: Oak Park Avenue Metra train station, 6700 South Street (south parking lot)
Stroll into the cozy warmth of our large, heated tent and shop for unique handmade crafts and creations. Enjoy tasty treats and live music by local groups and entertainers. Children will have fun making holiday crafts, writing letters for the soldiers and cookie decorating.
When: December 2015
Where: Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
Village officials will light the magnificent 35-foot community holiday tree. Arrive early for a sing-a-long to holiday music.
When: December 2015
Where: 175th Street to Zabrocki Plaza
Tinley's Toyland Parade celebrates the official arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Our special guests will arrive at the Oak Park Avenue Metra train station immediately following the conclusion of the parade. Children are encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift for persons of any age, to be donated to a local charity. A collection center will be located near the Holiday Market.
When: December 2015
Where: Viewing area at 177th Street along Oak Park Avenue
The Parade of Lights includes festive floats, vehicles, local businesses, community groups and school bands displaying the spirit of the season. Our guests from the North Pole will be making a special appearance.
Old-fashioned carriage rides: Horse-drawn carriage rides through historic downtown Tinley Park will take you back in time.
Ice carving demonstration: Watch fantastic frozen sculptures being created right before your eyes at Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 S. Oak Park Ave.
Carousel ride: Children can enjoy a free ride on a carousel and other attractions at the Oak Park Avenue Metra train station.
Holiday movies: Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and enjoy classic, family-friendly movies, popcorn and activities a Old Zion Landmark Church, 6727 W. 174th St., Tinley Park.
Photos with Santa: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be inside the train station to visit with children. Receive a complimentary photo along with a gift from the North Pole. Santa's visitors are encouraged to bring a nonperishable item to be donated to a local food pantry.
Campfire and S'mores: Stop by the campfire and enjoy some S'mores just south of the Oak Park Avenue train station and Holiday Market.
When: March 2016
Where: Beginning at Central Middle School, 18146 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
Enjoy this family-friendly event along Oak Park Avenue in Downtown Tinley Park. Come out and see floats, community groups, local schools and businesses. Enjoy delicious Irish fare and fun at the many Downtown Tinley restaurants.
When: March 2016
Where: Tinley Park Bremen Post VFW, 17147 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
Begin your journey down the aisle at the Tinley Park Bridal Showcase. Explore an array of options for your special day from caterers and venues to flowers, photographers, tuxedos, DJs and more. Get a beautiful new look from head to toe from a sparkling smile to a salon makeover. Top it all off with plans for the perfect honeymoon getaway. One enchanting evening is all it takes to get ready for the most important day of your life.
When: March 2016
Where: South Street and 67th Court, just south of the Oak Park Avenue Metra train station
The annual Downtown Tinley Bunny Hop is held the Sunday before Easter and features a visit from the Easter Bunny, DJ entertainment, games, $1 cookie decorating, adoptable dogs from P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park, a Spring Craft Fair, vintage photos and more.