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Paris International Marathon
Paris, France
April 10, 2005
Imagine Paris in the springtime . . . verdant green trees, sparkling blue skies, brilliant blooming gardens. Imagine the Eiffel Tower looming in the distance as the gentle notes of a street musician waft along on the breeze coupled with the scent of freshly baked bread and the taste of a fine red wine on your lips. Imagine enjoying all of this in one of the most romantic cities in the world, as a (almost) newlywed. Can you imagine anything more perfect?
Well, yes, if you are a runner. Imagine 35,000 people running together through the Parisian streets, sharing their passion for the sport in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Sounds like a dream, right? It was a dream come true, actually, for me and my husband of nearly a year when we traveled to the Paris International Marathon. Running is one of our shared passions—my husband even proposed to me while on a run—and while we have run other marathons together in the past, this was our first as a married couple. Hence, it was our honeymoon marathon and every bit what you would imagine such an experience to be during the springtime in Paris—perfect.
Running in Paris has not always been so popular—in 1977, only 87 runners finished the race. But this year the field was so large that registration closed early for the first time ever. Popularity seems to be growing not only among runners but among spectators as well, as over 150,000 people lined the route this year. Adding to this growth of enthusiasm is France's campaign to host the 2012 Olympics. Paris was plastered with colorful signs, stickers and billboards that read "L'Amour des Jeux" [Love of the Games], to encourage the French to demonstrate their passion and worthiness to host the next Olympics.
Race day dawned with temperatures near 40 degrees and partly sunny skies—nearly perfect running weather. Despite the hordes of runners, we were soon gliding through the streets of Paris. The field and route were quite fast; most runners finish this race in under 3:45 and the flat course is known as a good one for setting personal records.

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Mihalik vs. Crowley in WHL Conference Semi-FinalsSubmitted by chad on April 3, 2007 - 14:03
Western Hockey League -- Kal Tire Western Conference Semi-Finals
Prince George (31-30-3-5) vs. Everett (54-15-1-2)
Lightning prospects and defensemen Vladimir Mihalik (Prince George) and Dane Crowley (Everett) will meet in the Kal Tire Western Conference Semi-Finals starting this Friday. The two are the only Lightning CHL prospects remaining in the WHL or OHL playoffs (The Lightning does not have a prospect in the QMJHL).
Mihalik and Prince George swept Kamloops in the first round and haven't played since March 28. Crowley and Everett won their last two games against Spokane to take their opening round series 4-2. Prince George is the lowest seed of the remaining 4 teams in the Western Conference: Everett, Vancouver, Seattle, Prince George.
Everett won the season series against Prince George 3-2 with one win coming in overtime and another coming in a shootout. Mihalik had 2 assists, an even rating, and 14 PIM in 5 games against Everett. Crowley, with both Swift Current and Everett, had 4 assists, an even rating, and 2 PIM in 4 games vs. Prince George.
Series schedule (all times Pacific):
#1 - Prince George @ Everett; Friday, April 6 (7:35 p.m.)
#2 - Prince George @ Everett; Saturday, April 7 (7:05 p.m.)
#3 - Everett @ Prince George; Tuesday, April 10 (7:00 p.m.)
#4 - Everett @ Prince George; Wednesday, April 11 (7:00 p.m.)
#5 - Prince George @ Everett; Saturday, April 14 (7:05 p.m.) if necessary
#6 - Everett @ Prince George; Monday, April 16 (7:00 p.m.) if necessary
#7 - Prince George @ Everett; Wednesday, April 18 (7:05 p.m.) if necessary
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Sunday and Monday's Superleague Playoff ScoresSubmitted by pete on April 2, 2007 - 21:47
In Game Three of their Superleague seminfinal playoff series, CSKA scored their first win of the series defeating Kazan 3-2. CSKA still trailed the series 2-1. Dimitri Kazionov was scoreless in the match.
Kazan struck back to clinch a spot in the Superleague finals defeating CSKA 2-1 in Game Four. Dimitri Kazionov was scoreless in the match.
Kazan advances to the Superleague finals to face Magnitogorsk which beat Omsk 3 games to 1. Game One of the Russian Superleague finals begins Saturday.
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CHL Playoffs Game Night: 4/1Submitted by chad on April 1, 2007 - 23:07
One Lightning prospect sees his season end while another moves on.
Sudbury 6 @ Mississauga 3
Sudbury wins best-of-7 series 4-1
The OHL Eastern Conference's No.3 seed Mississauga IceDogs - the team with the second most points in the conference - is going home after 5 games. The Sudbury Wolves came out flying in Game 5, outshooting the IceDogs 16-4 in the first period and taking a 3-0 lead. Mississauga responded, outshooting the Wolves 21-5 in the second and 16-8 in the third, but the team could not get an equalizer. The IceDogs scored in the first 6 minutes of the third period to cut Sudbury's lead to 4-3, but the Wolves scored within 10 seconds of that goal and added an empty netter for the final score. Lightning center/winger Chris Lawrence had an assist and 6 PIM in the loss and now will wait for a contract offer from Tampa Bay. Lightning prospect camp invitee Travis Fuller (47 points in 43 games) could attract some interest from one of Tampa's affiliates for a tryout contract.
Lawrence finished the series with three goals and an assist in the five games. He was also minus-6 and had 14 PIM.
Everett 4 @ Spokane 1
Everett wins best-of-7 series 4-2
Top-seeded Everett got a go-ahead power play goal with 4 seconds left in the first period and held on until adding a couple of empty-netters to defeat Spokane 4-1 and win the opening round series 4-2. Lightning prospect and defenseman Dane Crowley was scoreless and even for the Silvertips. He finished the series with two assists in the six games and a plus-2 rating.
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ECHL Game Day 4/1: Cyclones at ChiefsSubmitted by pete on April 1, 2007 - 20:50
Johnstown gains two more points on Reading and Wheeling. Playoffs look within their reach.
Ryan Munce stopped 23 of 24 shots faced for the win. Zbynek Hrdel and Gus Katsuras each had 1 goal and 1 assist with Katsuras potting the overtime game winner. Ian MacLean and Bryan Nathe added assists. Rookie star Maxime Boisclair was kicked out of the game midway through the first period with a slashing major. Katsuras, Munce and Hrdel were the game's three stars. Munce is 4-1-0 in his last 5 starts.
First Period
Second Period
JHN Hrdel, (12) (MacLean, Katsuras), 8:33
Third Period
CIN Daoust, (31) (Rawlyk, Stewart), 7:22
JHN Katsuras, (10) (Nathe, Hrdel), 0:06 (PP)
Game sheet from ECHL.com.
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AHL Game Day 4/1: Falcons at PiratesSubmitted by pete on April 1, 2007 - 20:41
Backbreaking finish.
Kevin Beech allowed 3 goals on 32 shots for the loss in his first AHL start. Beech surrendered Portland's winning goal with just 43 seconds left in regulation. Kyle Wanvig and David Spina had the Falcons goals. Eric Healey, Nick Kuiper and Adam Henrich added assists.
First Period
POR Ryan, (1) (Salcido, Weinrich), 4:28 (PP)
POR Miller, (14) (Blanchard, Carter), 10:57 (PP)
Second Period
SPR Wanvig, (19) (Healey, Kuiper), 18:00 (PP)
Third Period
SPR Spina, (13) (Henrich), 16:11
POR Wilson, (7) (Motzko, Carter), 19:17
Game sheet from TheAHL.com.


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- 1/2 pound(s) bacon
- 1 med onion
- 8 cup(s) milk
- 4 cup(s) water
- 4 bullion cubes
- 1 teaspoon(s) pepper
- 3/4 cup(s) salted butter
- 3/4 cup(s) flour
- 1/4 bunch(es) fresh parsley
- 1 cup(s) whipping cream
- In large pot, boil potatoes in water 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. In sauté pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain bacon fat and place on paper towel over plate to drain more. Add onion and celery to bacon pan over medium-high heat until celery is tender, about 5 minutes. To the large potato pan, add milk, water, bullion, salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is very hot, about 8 minutes, stirring often. Do not let mixture boil. In small, heavy saucepan melt butter. Add flour and mix well. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture bubbles, stirring 2 to 3 minutes to make a roux. While constantly stirring soup, add roux slowly until soup is thick and creamy, about 4 minutes. Stir in parsley, reserved potatoes, and cream. Garnish with cheese, bacon bits, onions or all three. Serve hot!
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Complete GenderIT chronicles from the WSIS PrepCom 3
By APCNews
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, 28 September 2005
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**Geneva Chronicle: Gender Peripheries of WSIS PrepCom 3**
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The second phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) gets underway later this year. Between September 19th - 30th, you can follow Fuente: Informe Anual 2006 de APC ">GenderIT.orgwriters Jac sm Kee and Brenda Zulu as they participate in the third and final WSIS preparatory meeting (PrepCom 3) before the summit in Tunis. Check out their chronicle from the PrepCom 3 in Geneva, and read the following unreleased (on the APC website) postings about the activities of gender advocates, and women concerns regarding key issues on the agenda - Fuente: TechSoup Glossary y GenderIT.org ">internet governance and financing:
*18 September 2005 - Civil Society Orientation Session (10:00am - 5:00pm):
The first day of WSIS Prep Com 3 already promises to be volatile. The Civil Society Orientation Session featured at least two white elephants straining to break free...
*19 Sept 2005 – Opening Plenary (10:00am – 12:00pm):
So, all in all, a much more politically charged day than I thought it would be. For the first time possibly ever, I was actually impatient to be on time for the Opening Plenary of an event...
*19 September 2005 - Gender Caucus Meeting (1:00pm – 2:00pm):
Admittedly I was late for this because I got hopelessly lost at the Palais de Nations Building. When I finally arrived, still hungry and panting, the meeting was in full-swing. Kind of...
*19 September 2005 - Civil Society Content and Themes Meeting (6:00pm – 7:00):
The evening reception happening outside of the meeting room really tested the commitment of the participants in this meeting (me!me!). But Tracey Naughton (MISA - Media Institute of Southern Africa) who chaired the meeting was amazingly efficient...
*20 September 2005 – All Over the Place (pretty much the whole day):
After blogging till pretty late last night, woke up a wee bit late this morning =/ Managed to catch the tail-end of the Sub-Committee A plenary session, which discussed about internet governance issues..."what does internet governance mean then?"...it's naming who gets to bake this multi-layered cake (at this point, everyone who's going to have to eat it or feed someone with it – States, businesses, communities…), how it's going to be baked, and using which common elements of multiple recipes (okay.. so the flour of internet stability and security is essential? how about the egg of freedom of expression? who needs to go for baking classes?)
*20 September 2005 - Getting to the Gender Ghetto:
(post-lunch-that-didn't-happen: In the last hour where I sat through the plenary session, my ears were on high alert for the mention of gender. Granted I only managed to catch a few governments' statements (i.e. Switzerland, Venezuela, Turkey, Burkina Faso, Singapore, South Africa and Republic of Korea) before stakeholders like the ITU, CCBI and the Civil Society Internet Governance Caucus were given the floor for their statements, gender relations, dimensions, -based discrimination/exclusion were missing from any of the statements...
*22 September – Quickie on IG (a little late):
Sorry for late blog today. The WSIS Gender Caucus have come up with a draft Briefing Paper that states its positions on WSIS PrepCom-3 so far, and by the time Lenka & I worked on inputs and comments to the draft to be submitted to the caucus, I couldn't face Fabala anymore...
*23 September 2005 – Last Day at Geneva, End of Week 1 (concept of time no longer exists):
Of course! Just when I start to get the hang of things and feel like I am finally getting a vague idea of what is going on, it's time to go. Brenda Zulu who arrived late last night will be taking over blogging for the next week while I go home to the land of good food at reasonable prices (yipee!). It should be exciting. A real test of the promise of participatory, multi-stakeholder, transparent processes that WSIS is distinguished for as a global event...
*23 September 2005 - Gender advocates advised to integrate MDGs:
The joint discussion of the Association for Progressive Communications Women's Networking Support Programme (APC WNSP), African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET) and the WSIS Gender Caucus showed that it is important for gender and ICT advocates to embrace MDGs in order to talk in the same language with the government.
*23 September 2005 - Gender and internet governance in the African context:
"Is there such a thing as gender aspects of internet governance (IG) or does it boil down to the technical and political aspects?," asked Christine Butengwa from the African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET).
*23 September 2005 - …but where are the women?:
The Working Group on Internet Governance (WGIG) report acknowledges that there is the lack of participation of women, indigenous peoples, civil society and small enterprises in the ICT decision making processes. However women's participation is critical to shape just and equal internet use and evolution.
*24 September 2005 - Hosting of the WSIS II in Tunisia questionable:
Tunisia's credibility to host the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) has been questioned following the release of the report of the Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG) as we move closer to pharse II scheduled to take place in Tunis, 16-18 November 2005.
*24 September 2005 - Police security tightens as freedom of expression report is launched at PrepCom III:
Imagine for a moment attending a session and suddenly Policemen show up to tighten the security of the just one session. The well attended launch of a report by the Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG) attracted many delegates to the WSIS PrepCom III and as everybody took their seats Policemen also found their place.
...and more at GenderIT.org's Feminist Talk
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Read reflections from Karen Banks, APC Networking and Advocacy Coordinator, about the changes and challenges in gender equality and women's empowerment brought about by WSIS.
*Women's human rights: violence against women, pornography and ICTs
The position paper presented by Jac sm Kee from APC WNSP at Women Claiming The Information Society (WOCTIS), 11 September 2005, Berlin, examined the relationship between violence against women and information societies, using the recent debate about '.xxx' as a site for examination.
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David Bernard (MM, 1988 Orchestral Conducting) Leads Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in The Rite of Spring
In February, David Bernard (MM, 1988 Orchestral Conducting), led the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in a performance of The Rite of Spring at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater. In its review of the performance, Lucid Culture exclaimed "Anyone who experienced Stravinsky's Rite of Spring for the first time in this performance is spoiled for life."
Bill Kalinkos (DMA, 2009) Appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Missouri School of Music
Bill Kalinkos (DMA 2009) was appointed Visiting Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Missouri School of Music for the 2014- 15 academic year. He previously served on the faculties of the University of California at Berkeley and Santa Cruz. Bill maintains an active performance schedule with the new music ensemble Alarm Will Sound, which presents concerts in New York City, Poland, Denver, St. Louis, and South Korea this season. In addition, Bill will perform John Adams' concerto "Gnarly Buttons" with Eco Ensemble in Venice, Italy, the Mozart Concerto with the Eureka Symphony in California, and Scott MacAllister's "Black Dog" with the Mizzou Wind Ensemble.
Sonya Hofer Joins the Music Department at Colorado College
Sonya Hofer (Ph.D. Music History/Theory – Stony Brook University) has been appointed as Visiting Assistant Professor, Riley Scholar-in-Residence at Colorado College starting Fall 2014. At Colorado College, Hofer will be teaching classes ranging from Experimental Music, Music Fundamentals, and Indie Rock, while also developing a monograph on various forms of Experimental Electronica and Sound Art.
Solomiya Ivakhiv (DMA, 2010) Joins University of Connecticut Faculty
Solomiya Ivakhiv (DMA, Violin – Stony Brook University) has been appointed Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola and Head of Strings in the Department of Music in the School of Fine Arts at University of Connecticut starting Fall 2014.
Prior to University of Connecticut, Dr. Ivakhiv has been Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola at Ohio University and has taught and given masterclasses at Temple University Music Preparatory, Swarthmore College, Utah's Tuacahn Summer Arts Institute, Curtis SummerFest, West Chester University, SUNY Fredonia (New York), Mansfield University, Guangzhou and Hunan Conservatories in China. She is also currently on the faculty at Mannes College the New School for Music Extension Division.
Alum Christine Goerke Returns Home to Rave Reviews at Met
Originally posted in Stony Brook Happenings:
Christine Goerke at SBU's 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards with (from left): President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., Professor David Lawton and former Alumni Association President Gloria Snyder
Grammy Award winning soprano Christine Goerke has performed in the world's major opera houses. But her return after four years to New York City's Metropolitan Opera — the stage where she made her debut in 1995 — was marked with an ovation not heard at the Met in recent years. Goerke is playing the role of Die Färberin in Strauss' Die Frau ohne Schatten, and within days of her opening performance, the Met signed her to sing upcoming performances in Wagner'sRing cycle and Lohengrin, as well as Strauss' Elektra.
"Christine Goerke was extraordinary and received one of the biggest ovations I've heard there in some time," said Ryan Minor, an associate professor in Stony Brook University's Department of Music, after attending her November 12 performance at the Met. "She's also gotten extraordinarily good reviews in The New York Times and elsewhere."
"This was a breakthrough night at the Met for the American soprano Christine Goerke, who received an ecstatic ovation for her powerfully sung and wrenching portrayal of the hard-bitten Dyer's Wife." — The New York Times
"Christine got her start in Stony Brook's opera program," said David Lawton, a professor in the University's Department of Music who worked with Goerke as an undergraduate. "She sang Fiordiligi in our production of Mozart'sCosì fan tutte and Asteria in our production of Handel's Tamerlano when she was an undergraduate. Normally we would not cast an undergraduate in a leading role, but her talent was exceptional and extraordinary."
While at Stony Brook, Goerke studied voice with the internationally acclaimed mezzo soprano Elaine Bonazzi who provided her with the vocal foundation and musicianship to begin her career. In addition to Bonazzi and Lawton, she also worked with Sarah Fuller, Timothy Mount, Dan Weymouth and Peter Winkler.
Goerke grew up in Medford, New York. She graduated from Stony Brook in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts, concentrating in vocal performance, and then became a member of the Metropolitan Opera's Young Artist Program from 1994 to 1997. Since then Goerke has performed in lead roles in major opera houses throughout the world. She has also appeared at notable music festivals, given recitals at venues such as Carnegie Hall and has performed with the world's leading orchestras.
Goerke has been the recipient of numerous awards and has won several music competitions. She is featured on two Grammy Award winning CDs: the 1999 recording of Benjamin Britten's War Requiem with the National Symphony Orchestra and the 2003 recording of Ralph Vaughan Williams' Sea Symphony with Robert Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orcehstra. In 2001 she earned the prestigious Richard Tucker Award and in 2010 she received aDistinguished Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.
"We are so pleased by Christine's success in the competitive world of opera and are proud that the Department of Music's rigorous undergraduate requirements in music history, musicianship, theory and performance provided the excellent foundations for her development as an artist of the highest caliber," said Perry Goldstein, professor and chair of Stony Brook's Department of Music.
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Nicholas Tochka (Ph.D., Ethnomusicology 2012) has accepted a visiting position as Instructor in Ethnomusicology at Northern Arizona University's School of Music
Nicholas Tochka (Ph.D., Ethnomusicology 2012) has accepted a visiting position as Instructor in Ethnomusicology at Northern Arizona University's School of Music in Flagstaff, AZ. Beginning Fall 2013, Nick will be teaching courses in ethnomusicology and popular music to undergraduate and graduate students while continuing work on a book project examining the politics of popular music in post-1945 Eastern Europe. Nick had most recently been appointed lecturer in Tufts University's Music Department (Spring 2013).
Eleanore Oppenheim (DMA Candidate, Double Bass) Awarded CAP Recording Grant
New Music USA's third annual round of the Composer Assistance Program for Recording proved to be our most competitive round of applications to date, with a 140% increase in applicants from 2011, requesting over $2 million dollars in support. Our peer panelists had their work cut out for them, but after weeks of remote review and an intensive 2-day, in-person meeting here at our offices in New York City, we were left with an immensely talented final group of composers, performers, and artists who represent a tremendously diverse range of musical and aesthetic styles. Our final mix of awardees includes DVDs, video companions, CDs, digital releases, and works incorporating jazz, voice, multi-media, opera, film, string quartet, Partch instruments, thermin and shakuhachi, juststrokerods and zoomoozophone, instructional compositional videos for percussion, works for solo bass and electronics, among many other creative compositions and performances, all listed below.
Without giving too much away, we think it's safe to say that the 2012 Composer Assistance Program for Recording awardees are some of the more unique – and extraordinary – artists that define and pioneer our field today.
"Home" is a self-released, ongoing commissioning project founded by bassist Eleonore Oppenheim in 2006, aiming to inspire talented emerging composers to create exciting repertoire for the upright bass. The works featured on this album are of composers Florent Ghys, Wil Smith, Angélica Negrón and Jenny Olivia Johnson. These composers offer a range of compelling techniques, unique sonic textures, and genre-defying idioms for upright bass. Johnson places the instrument in a rock setting, adding guitar effects to create a sound world akin to noise rock; while Negrón utilizes the performer's voice, a gamelan-like electronics track, and the body of the bass as a resonating chamber for music box. Ghys, a bassist himself, creates beautifully interlocking melodic lines by layering sounds of the instrument with speech samples and live singing. Smith includes distorted, manipulated electronic samples of the bass while challenging the instrument's extended percussive capabilities. The CD is virtuosic without sounding difficult, stylistically varied, but with a cohesiveness of aesthetic: to explore and experiment with the boundaries of the physical instrument, the player, and the genre associated with each work. Oppenheim will release the album in April of 2013.


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It's time to change up your focus, Mountain West.
The world wants a college football playoff, and no
one would really have that much of an issue if the
Mountain West got an automatic bid to the BCS, but
after unsuccessfully lobbying to change up the
system and to force some better way to figure out
who the national champion is, the league and its
fans need to do a better job of understanding the
realities of the situation and be able to work
within those confines.
Under the current BCS system, there will almost
always be a team from the non-BCS leagues in one of
the big games. All a non-BCS league team has to do is finish in the top 12 of the rankings or finish in the top 16, with a champion
from one of the BCS leagues finishing lower. That's
not asking a lot, and if the Mountain West can't do
that, it doesn't deserve to have a team in the BCS.
However, the Mountain West's biggest problem will be
to fight itself and to keep the national perception
of the league high. And it also needs to train its
eye on one program.
Boise State
The BCS powers-that-be aren't going to be the ones
keeping the Mountain West out of the BCS at this
point, Boise State is. Conference USA isn't going to
get into the BCS in the foreseeable future (too many
barriers, too much parity, too tough a
non-conference schedule), and forget about the MAC
and Sun Belt. Boise State is the only non-BCS
program that can boot out the Mountain West by going
unbeaten, and it would've happened last year had
Utah not been undefeated. The fight will be to
convince the world that a two-loss Mountain West
champion is still deserving to finish in the top 12
overall and is better than a one-loss Boise State
(or a one-loss WAC champion). The question and the
discussion could be moot if the Mountain West takes
care of business on its own.
Can the league get a team into the national
championship? Absolutely. It has to finish in the
top two, and if BYU can beat Oklahoma and Florida
State, and if it goes unbeaten, there will certainly
be a groundswell of support to get the Cougars into
Pasadena. TCU could also have a shot if it goes
unbeaten, including wins over Virginia and Clemson,
but it would be a tougher fight, while Utah, after
what happened last year, might get a ton of respect
and plenty of consideration for the top two if it
finishes without a blemish including wins over
Oregon and Louisville. But that's not the point for
the league right now.
The goal is to be a regular in the BCS, and despite
what the Mountain West might have you believe, one
of its teams can do that. The automatic bid is there
for the taking, whether it seems like it or not.
Team That Will Surprise
TCU ... but only because the final record
will be so good. The offense won't be anything
special, but the defense will be a killer and the
special teams might be the best in America. The
Horned Frogs will get on the national map with early
wins at Virginia and Clemson, and they'll be in the
Mountain West title hunt all season long with a shot
at getting to a BCS game.
Team That Will Disappoint
Utah. Coming off a year when the Utes were
in the national title discussion, 2009 will see a
drop-off mainly because of the schedule. The defense
will be solid, the ground game will be bruising, and
the overall play will be at a high level again, but
games at San Jose State (don't laugh, the Spartans
are good), Oregon, Colorado State, TCU, and BYU form
one of the toughest road slates any top team has to
deal with.
Game of the Year
TCU at BYU, Oct. 24. The Cougars will be
looking for payback after getting obliterated by
Jerry Hughes and the Horned Frog defense last year.
This year's showdown should determine the Mountain
West title and a shot at a BCS game.
5 Big-Time Players Who Deserve A Bigger
1. WR Ryan Wolfe, Sr. UNLV
2. DT John Fletcher, Sr. Wyoming
3. C Erik Cook, Sr. New Mexico
4. CB Rafael Priest, Sr. TCU
5. WR Dion Morton, Sr. Colorado State
Coach On The Hot Seat
Mike Sanford, UNLV. After going 11-36 in
four years, Sanford has to prove that his spread
attack can finally bring results to Las Vegas. The
Rebels were close to a bowl game last year before
dying down the stretch, but even though injuries
were an issue, results are all that matter this year
in a league that just got an infusion of new
coaching talent.
5 Non-Conference Games Mountain West
Opponents Had Better
Take Very, Very, Seriously
1. Florida State at BYU, Sept. 19
2. TCU at Clemson, Sept. 26
3. Oregon State at UNLV, Sept. 12
4. New Mexico at Texas A&M, Sept. 5
5. San Diego State at UCLA, Sept. 5
Bold Prediction
BYU will get blown away by Oklahoma in the
season opener and then will run the table on the way
to a BCS game. The defense will be more consistent
and far better than it was last year, while QB Max
Hall will overcome a shaky performance against the
Sooners to settle down and come up with an
All-America caliber season. The team will get better
and better as the year goes on.
5 Best Pro Prospects
1. DE Jerry Hughes, Sr. TCU
2. TE Dennis Pitta, Sr. BYU
3. LB Daryl Washington, Sr. TCU
4. OT Zane Beadles, Sr. Utah
5. LB Stevenson Sylvester, Sr. Utah
5 Biggest Shoes To Fill
1. QB Corbin Louks for Brian Johnson, Utah
2. WR McKay Jacobson for Austin Collie, BYU
3. RB John Mosure for Gartrell Johnson, Colorado
4. DE Derrick Shelby for Paul Kruger, Utah
5. DE Myles Morales for Jake Paulsen, Air Force
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PIT_FACE on May 14, 2015
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PS. No one mention the spelling mistakes.
ghostrunner at 9:08PM, May 15, 2015
ozoneocean at 10:59AM, May 15, 2015
WhoA! Tredd is a fucking BADARSE!
PIT_FACE at 9:17AM, May 15, 2015
haha, true, Kim. True.
Genejoke at 7:44AM, May 15, 2015
Love the last panel there.
Genejoke at 7:44AM, May 15, 2015
Love the last panel there.
KimLuster at 7:26AM, May 15, 2015
Well we have to know how to spell ourselves to catch spelling mistakes! :) Crack!!
PIT_FACE at 5:52AM, May 15, 2015
So much nope is going on.
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Bones is not amused. Bones is not happy. >:) Love the expressions in this one!


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A total of 256 persons, including one Zila Parishad candidate and another village head aspirant besides a presiding officer, were arrested during the 5th phase of panchayat polls in Bihar today.
Ultras who have given a call for boycotting the elections exploded a landmine in which three policemen were injured in Muzaffarpur district yesterday.
Altogether 256 persons including a Zila Parishad candidate and mukhia contestant were arrested from Saran district for allegedly causing disturbances, Director General of Police Neelmani said.
A presiding officer in Araria was arrested for allegedly violating rules, he said. Police also seized unaccounted money to the tune of Rs 1,71,930 from different persons during the polling process.
75 vehicles, one DBBL gun and two cartridges were also seized in Bhojpur district, he said, adding that the polling was by and large peaceful.
An estimated 49 lakh voters in Bihar are eligible to exercise their franchise and decide the fate of 85,403 candidates in 51 blocks spread over 37 districts to elect their representatives in a total of 25,980 panchayats, Zila Parishads and Gram Kutcheries during the fifth phase of the polls.
Election authorities have set up 11,604 polling stations of which eight are located in Maoist-hit areas.
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By Dan Ouellette
NEW YORK (Billboard) – The timing may be a bit off, but
saxophonist Tim Ries is still psyched about his new CD, "The
Rolling Stones Project" (Concord Jazz).
Originally scheduled for earlier this year, the album will
see the light of day Aug. 9 — when he's right in the middle of
a monthlong rehearsal for the Rolling Stones' world tour, which
kicks off Aug. 21 in Boston.
On his third tour with the band, Ries won't have much time
to support his album, a spirited collection of Mick
Jagger-Keith Richards songs given a jazz treatment. Shortly
before traveling to Toronto and Japan with his own band, Ries
says, "When the album comes out, I'll be working with the
Stones, but because of the tour there might be a buzz about my
There already is in Japan, where "The Rolling Stones
Project" was released May 18 on Sony Japan jazz imprint Village
Records and sold 10,000 copies in two weeks.
The CD features a who's who of top-drawer jazz artists,
including pianist Bill Charlap, guitarist Bill Frisell, bassist
John Patitucci and drummer Brian Blade. Vocalists include
Sheryl Crow, Luciana Souza, Lisa Fischer and Norah Jones, who
appears on a version of "Wild Horses."
The bonus guests include Stones Charlie Watts, Richards and
Ronnie Wood, who all contribute to "Slippin' Away" and "Honky
Tonk Woman." When Ries first started working on the project, he
sought the Stones' blessing and received it enthusiastically.
"Charlie wanted to be on it, then Keith and Ronnie," Ries says,
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Hike by day with the lizards in Joshua Tree National Park and hang by night with the lounge lizards in Joshua Tree's local cafes and art galleries. Or stay in, and snuggle in the king-sized bed and watch the desert world go by; jack rabbits, quail, bobcats, and visiting coyote will all make their way past large picture windows. Three patios offer spectacular 270 degree views of the sunrise, the sunset, and of course, the sweeping night stars.
Worlds away from crowds and traffic this lovely house is set in the hushed wilderness of Joshua Tree Highlands on 2.5 acres, and is a quick 2 miles to Joshua Tree National Park.
This sweet retreat offers two master bedrooms; living room; an open floor-plan, fully equipped + renovated kitchen and full bathroom with a spacious bathtub/shower. All boast new, fully renovated modern fixtures and appliances. If you don't feel like cooking, you're a short drive from several good restaurants and a great cup of coffee in the town of Joshua Tree.
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The house is situated in a semi-remote area with other houses in the near distance. We were surprised by how windy the nights can be and the sound of the wind hitting the house was quite noticeable to the point of making sleeping in master bedroom a bit of a challenge. We were treated to sightings of various wildlife (e.g., quail, a roadrunner, coyotes, and birds). The house is in good condition and kept quite clean, however, there were a few maintenance issues that require attention (e.g., non-functional screen door off of master bedroom; non-functional ice-maker; and weathered/rickety outside Adirondack chairs). We could not figure out how to use the propane-fueled furnace, so we had to resort to using the fireplace (for which no wood was provided). The nighttime temperature was quite low (~6 C), which made for a chilly night since only one portable heater was provided – thus making it possible to heat only 1 of the two bedrooms. We were contacted by the owner who erroneously claimed that we had caused damage to the property as a result of blood being present on towels, sheets, a comforter, and the sofa – all of which would need to be replaced according to his account. Unfortunately this baseless claim tainted our memory of our time in Joshua Tree.
The Secluded Adobe House . . . what a dream of artistry and cleaver thought and planning. Shades of dove grey, sage, and wheat sooth the eye . . . splashes of Burnt umber, and ochre to awaken the senses and visual art everywhere. Outside, jeepers and peepers everywhere, with soft shy bunnies, and quick darting chipmunks. Such activity and song everywhere makes mere reading seem like a pale, too quiet pastime. Yes indeed we surely enjoyed our stay. My water color paintings turned out fantastic!
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This house is truly immaculate and boasts an impressive set of amenities.
The location is perfect - right off the Joshua Tree National Park but secluded enough for a private getaway with miles of desert land and breathtaking 360 degree views. The house is not quite as isolated as some of the pictures suggest, with a few other homes within proximity, but definitely far enough away in the distance that you barely even notice. The house has been kept in excellent condition and features all modern appliances, multiple patio seating to accommodate guests on all three sides of the property, as well as a large dining room table on the front porch (great for hosting a party or an intimate dinner) with amazing views, and a beautiful outdoor white tub with running water (hot or cold). Great for star gazing!
The interior is just as impressive with a wonderfully and conveniently stocked kitchen (glasses, utensils, spices, and similar basics), simple but modern furniture, and stereo system with iPod/auxiliary hookup. The bedrooms are a comfortable size (sleeps 4 total but with enough room to bring an air mattress if needed) and feature some of the most comfortable mattresses I've ever stayed at in a vacation rental. Bathroom also has a large modern shower and sink - perfect amount of space for the location. House also includes a swamp cooler which provides a more than adequate cooling system during the summer months. Beautiful views of desert land through the large bay windows are inspiring in the day or night and cozy fireplace make it even more comfortable. This has got to be one of best vacation homes in the area by comparison.
I highly recommend pre-planning with food and drink (we brought a cooler stocked with food and snacks) or picking up something on the way. There are some restaurants and stores within a few miles if you'd rather venture out but getting to the house itself is a bit off the beaten path and you may not want to make multiple trips back out once you arrive. The surrounding area is hike friendly if you're feeling adventurous and looking for something to do locally. Cell phone service is limited so please be aware you may only receive spotty reception (though you'll quickly discover you won't need it here).
All in all, this place is extraordinary and provides the perfect locale for a secluded vacation spot in the desert. With such friendly and informative property owners, you can't ask for more. We will definitely be coming back again!
This place delivered the goods. The property is a beautiful, private, stocked, comfortable and creative space. There is absolutely nothing negative to say about this rental. The two beds are very comfortable, too. I had the best sleep I have ever had away from home. It's close to town but feels very far away. It's close to the National Park. It's far enough away from town to have dramatic starry skies complete with shooting stars. We're definitely coming back.
Stayed for a long weekend at the house, had an amazing time. Kitchen is very well stocked (down to olive oil, pepper grinders, and martini glasses!) and grilled steaks and lobster were the order of the weekend. Watching the sun set and the stars come out from the huge outdoor tub, preferably with a glass of wine, is highly recommended.
Beautiful views, wonderful stars, comfortable beds, great amenities. House is not as isolated as shown in the pictures, a relief to our group.
Comfortably slept two couples and an unexpected addition (on our own air mattress).
Joshua Tree National Park was entrancing, and the Joshua Tree Saloon burgers are not to be missed...or their happy hour, with fourteen beers on tap.
Owners very helpful, easily reached.
We'll be back!
Incredible home and property/view. Very modern and right outside the park. I would stay here again and recommend to friends.
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This thread is to show appreciation for all you used game buyers out there. This last year has been sort of rough. With awful "blockbuster" titles like Resident Evil 6, games with more bugs than bunny like AC3 and billion dollar franchises with netcodes that resemble a low budget launch title like Black Ops 2, its obvious developers don't give a damn. So, I salute the gamers who also don't give a damn. Don't give a damn about these sloppy developers that is. Hold your head up high used game buyers because YOU are the true pillars of the gaming community.....
Why is a below average developer, who hasn't created ONE acclaimed game from the ground up, allowed to repeatedly screw up the biggest name in gaming????
If I ever buy a retail game again... it will be used. Especially if it's a naughtydog or insomniac game.
As a sophisticated gamer with a sophisticated taste I am here to represent my fellow, like minded, Sophistocrats with successful, savvy topics & post.
Three whole games?! Wow this sure has been a bad year! I'll just go and play Far Cry 3, Hitman Absolution, Borderlands 2, Dishonored, and XCOM.
F*** yo' MLA! It's all about that APA!
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Buy Dragon Dogma used. Great game but not worthy to support Capcom.
PSN Qornut. Own Nintendo & Sony systems. 08/18/11 R.I.P Megaman Legends 3
-PS3 FFXIV ARR 2.0 Day 1 Buy I can't wait to maxout Summoner
I haven't bought Retail price in years, or even stepped foot into a Gamestop, but I still buy new a lot thanks to online deals. Can usually get new games for 40-45 really quick after release.
But I definitely appreciate all the used gamers out there, as I flip games for a profit or break even all the time on ebay, so thank you for not supporting lazy developers!
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This is the cheapskate unite thread uh lol
i love these thread. do you really think gamestop/ebgames buys the games at $60 they sell them for? no they don't cause if they did, they wouldn't make any profit, and thus wouldn't have any stores able to be open. buying a used game doesn't matter because you're doing that to support your local game store. used or new, they don't mind as long as they get the sale, because them making profit, means THEY will buy more games from developers to put on their shelves.
if people are so adamant to "support the developers" then they should be buying in bulk from the warehouse and selling them at the same cost and not making any profit, that's the true way to support the developers!
I buy used to support my local EB Games and I'm happy to help my local store. I also buy new if I have the time to play it right away, because buying a new game i can play right away gives them increased profits. People need to learn WTF they're talking about.
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I think it's not really about buying used or new, but the price you buy.
When I am interested in a game, I will look for information about it and decide based on that information how much it is worth to me. My main criteria is the length on single player mode (unless the game is heavily multiplayer oriented, but I'm not into those at all anyway). If I'm going to pay full price I want to get more than a hundred hours of fun from it. That's why I'll never buy a game with a 6h campaign at full price (if at all, unless I can get it for like $8).
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Three whole games?! Wow this sure has been a bad year! I'll just go and play Far Cry 3, Hitman Absolution, Borderlands 2, Dishonored, and XCOM.
Really? Ubisoft made sure people knew about Far Cry 3s map editor and the co-op they supposedly worked so hard on. After release, the map editor constantly causes hard freezes, the co-op runs like ass and the mp has a netcode about as bad as BO2.
Hitman's severe corrupt data issue still isn't fixed. My cousin lost his all his progress twice due to this nonsense.
People have been mysteriously losing character progress in Boderlands 2 since release. Hilariously enough, paid DLC released before an actual fix. Rofl..
Dishonored is probably the only somewhat decent running title.
I only used 3 titles to be somewhat generous. Trust me, there's alot more including the majority of the titles you named...
Why is a below average developer, who hasn't created ONE acclaimed game from the ground up, allowed to repeatedly screw up the biggest name in gaming????


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LANSING, MI – Lawmaker are back at the state Capitol after the Legislature ended its two-week summer break.
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Ultimately Consumers drive the Market: USTA Alternate for Jrs
Several conversations taking place about an alternative for Juniors. Deep pocket folks, who see the decreasing draws around US.
USTA I'm feeling is missing a major point "Tennis is not free"
That means consumers will go where the value for $ is best. Imagine a city, state, nationwide series of events with sponsorship and a guarantee if you do well to continue at reduced rates to play year round.
Soccer, Basketball have similar systems and college showcase events and do very well. Some SoFla folks think about applying the same model.
Jamboree style round robin events, Team events, etc....
As a non-tennis player I see this USTA system as RIDICULOUS considering its a pay to play format. TDs depend on YOUR investment and are beholden to the USTA.
So I asked howd you get kids play "Offer Scholarships" to those that play the circuit and do well. No different than Soccer and Basketball.
Interesting, could work but Tennis Parents are conditioned and would have to see real value. Yes if i could recoup 50% of fees Id consider it.
The lure must also be recognition by TennisRecruiting.net. I can only speak for myself, but my primary goal is a scholarship. if any new organization is not accepted by the rating system college coaches look to, it becomes just another practice session.
That being said, I would participate just to stick it in the eye of the USTA.
My primary objective with respect to tennis is for my kid to enjoy playing the sport. The life lessons, memories, and friendships just happen if you play the sport for the love of the game. And if your child has success, he/she will have the opportunity to earn a scholarship. If not, there are still great tennis programs available in college for kids that aren't quite good enough but still love the game.
Respect the game and play the sport for the right reasons. Participating in an event just so you can "stick it to the USTA" is a destructive mindset. You'll catch more bees with honey than vinegar.
Take many other non-USTA ventures for example. Although the following on some levels have a great degree of success, some have never really taken off in a big way or expanded. Little Mo, ALTA, Slimfast Mixed Doubles, WTT Team Tennis (rec level). I know there has to be more examples of failed non-USTA programs. My point here is no one can point to a non-USTA organization that has grown to a national and remotely comparable level to the USTA.
Heck, if ITF Juniors are so great why are their not more in the US?
Around here, club volleyball can cost the same if not more than tennis on average.
Anybody looking at kids sports as a "value" proposition with some kind of financial return will more than likely be very disappointed.
ITF Junior Tennis Events
I have just found out there are so many ITF tournaments for juniors in other parts of the world.
I narrowed it down to Europe for January - one can play ITF every week.
Traveling in EU is probably similar to the continental US. Thus, the elite junior players with pro tour ambition would get better competition playing ITF. New national Grand Master and Sweet 16 or Winter Teams would benefit only the younger players who are not quite ready for ITF. Forget about ITF if our kids are attending regular schools.
Generally speaking, they are better and run better, and the level of play is certainly higher for the boys btw. The girls side is a little odd. Take a high level ITF event this week, boys rankings range from 7-300 for main draw, where the girls will go to beyond 1400 and even some unranked in main draw.
But in tennis, forget it. Tons of money to develop a D1 level player (more than you'd probably pay in tuition) and no one cares about high school results.
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Ever since freezers and preservatives freed us from the need to shop at food markets on a daily basis, the focus has shifted almost entirely to convenience, resulting in the proliferation of supermarkets and box stores both inside and near cities. In the process, food has been disconnected from the natural cycle of daily life. "There's a lot of talk about food deserts today, but what many neighborhoods really have are place deserts," says PPS's Steve Davies. "As a result, we're seeing a movement back to the idea of the Market City, with markets acting as catalysts for creating centers in neighborhoods that have lost their sense of place."
Market Cities are places with strong networks for the distribution of healthy, locally-produced food and other goods produced in local and territorial regions near cities. They have large central markets that act as hubs for the region and function as great multi-use destinations, with many activities clustering nearby; moving out into the neighborhoods, these cities contain many smaller, but still substantial neighborhood markets that sell all the necessities for daily needs; in between, you'll find small corner grocers, weekly farmers markets, flea and artisan markets, produce carts, and other small-scale distribution points. Urban market systems in the 21st century can be vital centers of exchange connecting rural and urban environments and places that anchor local culture and social life for all residents.
To build these strong networks, Market Cities have invested in their existing market activity, no matter how small, because it provides multiple economic, social, health and environmental benefits that are essential for creating vibrant, extraordinary places for people to live, work and play. These investments take the form of greater organizational capacity as well as improved physical infrastructure, which leads to a strong, positive impact on the entire community, including those that are often underserved and overlooked.
Barcelona is perhaps the best example of a modern Market City. "They have an incredibly thriving network of around 43 permanent public markets," notes PPS's Kelly Verel, "because when they planned out the city in the late 19th century, they considered markets the same way that you consider all utilities–like, where does the water go, the power, the garbage, etc."
Barcelona markets expert Jordi Tolrà i Mabilon is not impressed with the megastores that have become a ubiquitous part of modern urban life. "I don't like to call them 'supermarkets because real markets are actually what's super," he joked, when he and Barcelona Vice Mayor Raimond Blasi recently met with public and farmers market leaders in New York. For the event, hosted at PPS headquarters, the duo came armed with some amazing statistics that should give hope to all of the market-lovers trying to turn today's sterile food culture on its ear. For instance, did you know that of all the fruit, vegetables, and fish bought in Barcelona, the majority is bought at markets? Eight thousand vendors work at over 40 public markets throughout the city, supporting 65 million visitors a year and a €1 billion turnover.
Markets are at the heart of rural and urban linkages. Public markets are a substantial economic driver in Barcelona and the surrounding region of Catalonia—and one that makes plenty of room for small businesses and fine-grained economic development. Despite a devastating financial crisis in Spain, Barcelona is prioritizing funding to keep markets alive and modern. As global food prices rose due to market volatility, the link to regional producers helped to buffer food prices in local markets. People use the markets daily and are using them even more in these tough economic times.
That's no accident; Barcelona is widely regarded as one of the few cities in recent history to actually have grown stronger because it served as a host city for the Olympics (an event that has caused financial trouble for many) back in 1992. The city treated its pre-Games spending as an investment in the city's overall improvement, and modernizing the system of public markets was identified as a key way to make Barcelona more livable and pleasurable for all of its residents. Barcelona bet on its future by revitalizing its public markets; and in turn, the booming markets have helped to revitalize Barcelona and Catalonia.
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I guess we could scrape by on $20k, preferably $30k. I guess it's not a horribly large amount. Rent is $450/mth for us. Healthcare is "free". We don't have kids. We're in Quebec, Canada. We've dreamed of moving, but this is where our families are so...
I say that you can probably make due with less than you imagine. I find the more we make, the more we end up spending.:
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We live in Southeastern VA and our gross income is $47,000 a year. After taxes insurance, 401K, etc we take home about $2800 a month. I would not call us "comfortable." We have a very small house in a "developing area" (not the ghetto but the ghetto is real close). Our car payment is $338 a month and we could not afford that. My dh gets profit sharing once a year and we pay the car from that. We do not have extra money to go out and buy clothes, go to on vacation, etc. But I no longer need to use a calculator to go to the grocery store. Does that make sense? We still must plan and budget for necessities but we are not so broke that I can't buy organic food, etc.
We live in CT. I should note that this is *not* normal for a family of four in CT. Cost of living is pretty high here. But we got extremely lucky in finding a house in a special program for first time homebuyers with children, so our mortgage is lower than most people's rent.
Median household income here is nearly $90K a year. The median cost of a 4Br/2Bath house is $450K now. You can expect to pay at least $1200 a month for rent on a one bedroom apartment in an okay area, in the suburbs or the city ($2K a month is more likely tho). In theory, you can can find studios and 1BRs for under $800, but that will require living waaaaaay outside of the city, or in really sketchy parts of the District.
I lived in this area comfortably as a single woman on $27K a year 6 years ago, mainly by having roommates to cut housing costs, but there's no way I could do that with a child to support. I'd be hardpressed to cover housing, food, utilities and day care on less than $50K, I'd say. I'd have no car on that income, which is entirely doable here since we have public transit.
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Holy cattle. Paper Mario 2 is just amazing. What else can I really say? It's just awesome. First of all, the game uses the battle system that's become a staple of Mario RPG games, with timed button presses for bonus damage and defense. The game is just a blast to play, and blends classic Mario elements in to a unique and brilliant RPG world. Now, if you want to talk about games with Personality, TTYD is the game you want to talk about. The Pianta Mafia, Luigi's adventures, Rawk Hawk... this game is oozing with great characters and tons of personality. One of the game's highlights is without a doubt story. Yes, the base plot is "save the princess," not exactly notworthy. The parts are greater than the whole in TTYD, and the parts are just magnificent. Each chapter, on it's own, however, tells a unique and fun story. Whether it's liberating the tree in Boggly Woods, solving a mystery on the train, or wrestling in the wring as the Great Gonzales. Each chapter has twists and turns that keep it fun. In addition, the exploits of Bowser and company as well as Peach's time in the castle make for good times.
The Thousand Year Door fuses classic RPG gameplay with loads of personality. It's a blast from start to finish. I love this game.
When Nintendo first showed screenshots of a cartoony Zelda, I wasn't sure what to think. I thought it looked cool, but, well, I didn't know, everyone seemed to be hatin'. I just couldn't help but fall in love, however. It's Zelda! Wind Waker was a gamble, defying fan expectations, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Wind Waker is bursting at the seems with a charm you can't help but love. Oh, it's also loaded with some awesome gameplay, too.
Wind Waker has, without a doubt, the best combat to date in the series. Something was lost in translation when Twilight Princess was made on the engine, as the comabt never felt as varied or fun as it did in WW. Slicing off my enemy's armor, knocking him out with my boomerang and finishing him off with his own sword, oh so satisfying. WW also excels with the boat travel, which creates a sense of exploration few games can do successfully. When you're charting your course, sailing off in to the sunset you get a feeling you don't often get with gaming. Wind Waker had some of the best dungeons in the series two, particularly the Earth and Wind Temples. Finally, the soundtrack stepped up to rival the best in the series. If you're still stuck on the triforce shards, I suggest you stop reading (comment first!) and go finish the game. NOW.
Part of me wants to feel guilty about putting this game on, what with all the RE4 hate in honor of RE5. I've seen lots of people say it began the demise of the series, and that true RE fans don't like it. Well, I started the series with the original, so who cares. Resident Evil 4 is a masterpiece. It's got some of the best graphics and gameplay of last generation, and help popularized over-the-shoulder viewpoints and QTEs that are so very popular today. Say what you will about the controls, I can still take out zombies with ease, and have never had control issues. RE4 keeps your heart punding even after you've beaten the game thanks to extras like Mercenaries. Each area in the game is masterfully designed, and every area is memorable. The zombie (or crazy spaniard) killing is unmatched, even by the recent sequel, thanks to awesome weapons and combat. To keep things fresh, a few classic RE style puzzles are thrown in, too. Now, I'll comment on the best thing last: boss fights. The RE4 boss fights, every single one of them, is absolutely amazing. I have save files just before each one so I can go back and play them. They're that awesome. RE4 is aweosme. So awesome.
I apologize again as I did in the last blog. As things go on, I may succumb to using the word "awesome" way too much, as I get all emotional when discussing my favorite games. I love ICO.
A few years back, I wanted a Playstation 2. I asked for it for Christmas, and asked for Tony Hawk to go with it. I told my dad every single day how awesome Tony Hawk was. As time went by, he began pitching other games to me. "This ICO game looks pretty cool." "Yeah but Gamespot gave Tony Hawk a perfect 10, dad." My dad seemed stuck on this ICO game. Eventually, I decided he must have already bought it, so I tried another strategy: "Dad, Jayson [my younger brother] would love ICO. It's just his kind of game. He would HATE Tony Hawk and I would love it." "I bet you'd love ICO, too." "I'm sure I would but I would love Tony Hawk MORE."
I was young, and I was naive. My dad didn't care care what I had to say, and gave me ICO anyways. I am indebted to him for this. ICO really opened my eyes to what a game could be. Simple in presentation, yet overflowing with brilliance in design, art style, gameplay, puzzles... There isn't one aspect of ICO that I didn't enjoy. I still go back just to once again experience what ICO is. Though outdated, the visuals remain breathtaking. Though all but silent, the characters are memorable. ICO is just awesome. So awesome.
Metal Gear Solid 2 begins with you infiltrating a tanker as Solid Snake. Then, out of nowhere, it throws at you the game's true protagonist: Raiden. I remember vividly how shocked I was to see this. "THIS ISN'T SNAKE." As the game progressed however (and eventually reintroduces Snake to you), I actually became pretty fond of Raiden amidst the insanity that is a story written by Hideo Kajima. Metal Gear Solid 2 is awesome (I told you you'd get sick of that). Of all the games in the series, MGS2 is the one I return to most in order to hunt down dogtags. MGS2 continues the series tradition of great stealth gameplay, great bosses, and drug induced story (MGS2 being the second most drug induced of them all, after 4). I don't really know what else to say other then that I love this game. If you want more detail, ask Matt Bodega. He does a good job. In sum: great gameplay, interesting story, tons of variety, tons of action, and Solid Snake. What more do you want?
I mentioned in a previous installment that I don't really honor multiplayer games. It's not that I don't like them, I love them! It's that I can never justify placing one over all the greatest single player experiences. Enemy Territory comes close, though. It has the best objective and class based multiplayer of all, expertly designed maps, and hours of fun. Best of all, it was totally free. I wouldn't trade one of the hundred, perhaps thousands of hours I spent playing ET.
I apologize for how poorly written today's entry is, but I just get all emotional writing about this. Factor in that I'm typing this as fast as possible so I can make it to school on time, and you've got the workings of less-than-stellar writing.
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