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High School swimmer pursued her dreams despite debilitating heart defect
Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
HYRUM — Hailie Gittins knew something was wrong.
The 17-year-old relished the opportunity to challenge her limits each time she entered the water. And yet, the winter of her sophomore year, she hit a wall that she simply didn't understand.
"During practice, I would notice I got tired faster than the other kids," said the 17-year-old Mtn. Crest swimmer. "It frustrated me."
Her coach at the time, Yolanda Bates, noticed her struggling and suggested she see a doctor. It did not occur to Gittins to tell her long-time coach that she'd had open heart surgery as an infant and likely would need another surgery.
Instead, the teen continued to work hard — tried to push harder.
During that season at a swim meet in Park City, she and her parents ran into her cardiologist. He seemed shocked that Hailie was strong enough to swim competitively.
"Dr. (Ronald) Day couldn't believe it," said Stacie Gittins. "He actually waited around to talk to her and give her a hug."
It was on the drive home that Stacie Gittins realized they hadn't received a reminder card from Primary Children's Medical Center to have Hailie's yearly physical. She made the appointment for April and returned to the organized chaos of daily life.
Doctors appointments, after all, were just part of her daughter's childhood.
Years ago, first-time parents Stacie and Dennis Gittins never suspected there was anything wrong with their beautiful baby girl.
"I just took her to her doctor for her two-week check-up and they noticed something was wrong," said Stacie Gittins. "Her heart didn't sound right. They took us right over to Logan Regional, and put her on an EKG machine because it sounded so awful."
Doctors decided it wasn't immediately life-threatening and told her to take the newborn to Primary Children's the next day. Hours of tests revealed that Hailie had Tetralogy of Fallot — a congenital heart defect, which means four flaws in the heart, including a hole between the bottom two chambers of the heart and narrowing on or around the pulmonary valve.
Tetralogy patients are often called blue babies because their malformed hearts have trouble getting enough oxygenated blood to the body, causing blue coloring around the fingers, and mouth and eyes in some cases. They also have blue spells, in which the child may turn blue, feel light-headed and have trouble breathing.
"You live with that fear," Stacie said. "You're always watching, and babies, when they get upset, they kind of hold their breath. But they told me, 'If she has a spell, you're the mom and you'll know. It will be different.'"
The Gittins were lucky, and Hailie had no symptoms until one morning when she was seven months old.
"I was bathing her, and she wasn't upset or unhappy," Stacie said. "All of a sudden her coloring changed, almost instantly. Her fingers and toes went blue first, and then I looked up and her face was a different color."
She pulled the baby from the water and wrapped her in a towel. She called her husband and their doctor. She doesn't remember the exact sequence of events, only that they ended up back at Primary Children's.
"It was long enough for me to panic," she said. "They did the tests and told us that she'd gotten worse. She had to have surgery. ... We were hoping that we'd be OK, and she'd get bigger and stronger and maybe we wouldn't have to have it. In the back of your mind you think, 'Oh, they're crazy. She doesn't need surgery. They're wrong.' But we knew she'd have to have it."
The fear of turning her infant over to surgeons was overwhelming. But there was no alternative.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire introduces Mega Sableye in new gameplay trailer
One less unknown Mega Evolution
Another day, another Mega Evolution. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have already added four Pokémon to the Mega Evolution roster, with more Mega Stones still to be discovered. Professor Birch is hard at work studying the data Brendan and May are collecting in their travels throughout the Hoenn region and can't wait until November 21 to share the good news. A new Mega Stone has been found and identified, and it belongs to Sableye.
Yes, Sableye. After extensive testing, the good professor teamed up with Game Freak to put together a brief video of Sableye's Mega Evolution in action. When Sableye is Mega Evolved, its eyes turn red and the jewel in its chest grows larger and detaches from its chest, which Sableye uses as a shield. Even with the jewel in the way, the Ghost/Dark Pokémon can still put out some serious hurt and exploit its opponent's weaknesses while the jewel reduces even an EV'd Crobat's Aerial Ace to a brief tickling sensation.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire aren't due out until November 21, but that won't stop Professor Birch from revealing any new findings on Mega Stones that turn up in the Hoenn region.
Shin Megami Tensei IV is coming to Europe this fall, digital download only
Atlus hasn't forgotten about you, Europe
Shin Megami Tensei is coming back to Europe. Almost a year after Shin Megami Tensei IV was released in North America, Atlus is pleased to announce that they will be self publishing it in Europe after what they call "an unplanned hiatus." The Samurai aren't so easily stopped and will be available as an English only digital download title this fall.
The story focuses on the Samurai, an ancient brotherhood that has long protected the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. Players will take on the role of a newly appointed Samurai and deal with various factions that have their own plans for the world while defending the kingdom of Makado from demons pouring out from the dungeon Naraku at the same time.
As with previous games in the series, the choices made will affect the overall outcome of the story. Be careful about saying no to helping someone, it could hurt later. Dealing with so many issues at once also won't be easy for the Samurai, who will likely find themselves fighting the same battles over and over again at some point. After all, it wouldn't be a SMT game without having battles capable of causing someone to involuntarily throw their 3DS into a wall.
There have been many spinoffs and various games bearing the Shin Megami Tensei name over the past several years, but Shin Megami Tensei IV is the first true sequel to the series since 2003's Nocturne release on the PS2 and subsequent release as a PlayStation 2 classic last month. DLC, price, and a more specific date for Shin Megami Tensei IV's European release aren't known yet, but will be made known in the coming months.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn introducing Ninja job in patch 2.4, Shiva's story begins
Rogues and ninjas and Shivas oh my
The English edition of Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn's E3 report is over, and Naoki Yoshida didn't disappoint. The new Rogue class and its corresponding Ninja job were revealed along with many other announcements and answers to questions fans posed over the last several days, ranging from a hug emote to areas that got blocked off as a result of the Calamity between 1.0 and 2.0.
First up is the Rogue class and the Ninja job. Ninja is one of the most requested additions to the Final Fantasy XIV roster, and it will finally be in game in patch 2.4. The Rogue's guild will be made up of former thieves who took their art beyond stealth and low class thievery. The development team felt that having a guild made up of thieves wouldn't be something the various city states would be happy about, so they came up with a more solid, currently unannounced background that will be revealed later. The inclusion of a Ninja-style class has been hinted at, but it will finally take its place among other iconic Final Fantasy jobs and be represented in Final Fantasy XIV.
Combat with the rogue class will feel similar to rogues in World of Warcraft, complete with stealth mechanics and poisons. Similar to pugilists, a rogue will dual wield a pair of weapons at a time, saving players from searching for two weapons at a time. Unlike pugilists and other classes, rogues will be lighter on their feet. They will move faster by default than other classes and take less fall damage, staying true to their history as a nimble thief.
When the Ninja job is unlocked, various ninjutsu will become available. To activate each ninjutsu, the player must select the right mudra combination. Failure to select the right mudra combination won't have any disastrous effects, but there won't be any beneficial ones either. To compensate for the added complexity, the ninja won't be as dependent on positioning unlike its monk counterpart. Final Fantasy XI veterans may be disappointed with this version of the ninja, as it will be strictly a DPS job. New tank jobs are currently being worked on for the expansion, however.
Next up, Shiva's story has been confirmed to begin with patch 2.3 even though she won't be an in-game primal battle for some time. Her story is very long and complicated and ties in closely with the main storyline of Final Fantasy XIV and the upcoming expansion that will likely be announced during Fan Fest in October. Patch 2.4's story will focus on events that build up to the confrontation with the Queen of Ice, but Yoshida didn't seem too eager to reveal when she would be challenged by the Scions of the Seventh Dawn.
A new mode of the Binding Coil of Bahmut was also revealed. Aptly titled "brutal mode," the new hard mode of the Coil will be available starting in patch 2.3 and feature super powered versions of the four bosses. The brutal mode will feature the original version of the bosses that even the developers have struggled to defeat, providing an exciting new challenge for raiders that are looking for something to push their skills to the limit. Brutal mode will only be available for the Binding Coil in patch 2.3. The inclusion of additional brutal modes in the future will depend on how successful this experiment is.
Unlike other gameplay modes, brutal mode bosses won't give very many hints of what's coming. One small mistake could turn an encounter into a disaster, but the only way to work around it is trial and error. In order to challenge this mode, players must first complete the regular version of the Binding Coil. The two modes share a lockout, so completing the regular Coil means brutal Coil won't be available until the next week. Players who successfully complete brutal mode will earn exclusive titles that showcases their accomplishment.
Other systems and questions by the community were also touched on:
- The marriage system will be coming in 2.4 and won't have any restrictions on race or gender because Square Enix knows that everyone secretly wants to be married to a female Miqo'te anyway. Special mounts that can only be ridden by married couples are also a possibility later on.
- A new /hug and /slap emote will be added. Just be careful not to slap the tank too hard.
- More 8 player dungeon content is on the table, but is a low priority compared to more 4 player and solo instances.
- A Free Company quest/goal list will be coming in 2.4, allowing free company members to work together toward a common goal.
- The development team is working on allowing players to utilize their chocobo companions while queued in the Duty Finder without breaking the Duty Finder or losing the benefits of having the chocobo as a party member.
- Unique stats and gear enhancements are being considered. Developers were afraid that they would become a requirement, but are considering it now that there's more interest in the community.
- The ability to save different HUD layouts, possibly through the armory system, is being worked on by the UI designer.
- The ability for Free Companies to summon primals is still being worked on, but it's not sure how that will fit into the story yet.
Sadly, there wasn't any preview footage of what the battle with Ramuh will look like or a release date announcement for 2.3. The Ninja reveal was by far the biggest surprise of today's event, though a large number of players who have been looking for a challenge will be looking forward to struggling with the new, experimental brutal mode.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire go Mega November 21, Groudon and Kyogre go Primal
Primal Rayquaza is nowhere in sight to stop the feud
After eleven years, the Hoenn region is returning to handhelds the world over. Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire will be arriving on US shores November 21, bringing with them updated versions of Ruby and Sapphire that also tie in to X and Y.
The Hoenn region starters are celebrating by getting their own Mega Evolutions. Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire's updated storyline will explore the mystery of Mega Evolution even further as an untold number of Mega Stones have yet to be discovered or identified in the Hoenn region. Team Magma and Team Aqua likely will have an interest in the Mega Stones for their own goals, so be prepared to assemble the best Pokémon team you can to stop them.
Groudon and Kyogre also seek to continue their epic struggle. Thanks to a new phenomenon known as Primal Reversion, the two great legendary Pokémon have reclaimed their original power from nature and are much stronger than before. Like Mega Evolution, Primal Reversion is a recent phenomenon in the Pokémon world. There may be a connection between the two, but various Pokémon Professors are still working that out.
The Primal versions of both Groudon and Kyogre are much larger than their normal form, with Primal Kyogre reaching at least twice the normal size. The reversion also gives both Pokémon some new abilities. Primal Groudon will receive a massive attack boost and gain the Fire type in addition to its normal Ground type. Primal Kyogre will see a similar increase in its special attack and might have a boost in its normal ability that's yet to be confirmed.
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire will return from the pages of Pokémon history this November 21 on the 3DS and 2DS as Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn patch 2.28 now live, let the sightseeing frustration begin
Duty Finder and crafting adjustments for all
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn faithful are still waiting for a chance to challenge the normally peaceful sylphs and their primal Ramuh, but Square Enix didn't want to make the heroes of Eorzea wait that long for new content. Patch 2.28 is now live, bringing with it a new entry into the Zodiac weapon quest chain, a new sightseeing log, and numerous quality of life and convenience changes for adventurers everywhere.
The new Novus weapons awarded from the Zodiac weapon chain will be the first customizable equipment beyond the materia system. Adventurers must first obtain a sphere scroll that corresponds to their Animus weapon and infuse it with materia containing the bonus stats one would like their shiny new 110 item level relic weapon to have. Once the scroll is applied to the weapon, there's no way to recustomize it. The ability to redo the Novus upgrade is planned for a future patch, but there's no word on that yet.
The sightseeing log has also been added, giving players something to work for besides just hunting logs and the weekly challenge log. This log is unlocked in Gridania at level 20 after completing the "Sylph-management" main storyline quest, giving otherwise bored adventurers something to explore. Many of the destinations in the sightseeing log will be difficult to reach and completion will only be recorded when you find the exact area mentioned in the hints. To make things more complicated, players have to be there at the right time of day and in the right weather conditions.
Other minor, yet notable changes to the game are largely convenience based:
- Expert and High Level Duty Roulettes can now be queued for while in a party.
- Player commendations can now be voted on when queued for a duty in a group, but can only be awarded to players outside the group.
- Item drops by enemies appear in place of "Item found!"
- Clicking on aetheryte crystals on the map will now let you teleport directly to that area.
- The Expert Delivery interface has new filters allowing you to hide items that belong to a gear set or that are in your armoury chest.
- A "Retainer" category has been added to the challenge log.
- "The Fury's Anthem" item for PvP profiles is no longer available. A new button on the PvP interface allows you to reset your accumulated points for free. Existing Fury's Anthem items can be exchanged for Wolf marks.
- Labyrinth of the Ancients and Duty Roulettes now award more Allagan tomestones of mythology
- The crafting log now has the ability to filter results by category.
- Clicking on an item's area in the gathering log will now show you where to look on the map.
- A gear preview feature has been added.
- Players can now repair gear when not in a designated class as long as they meet the requirements to repair an item.
- Visual preferences for showing or hiding helms or weapons can now be saved by gear set.
- Hovering over a FATE on the map now shows you its current progress.
There's no word on a release date for patch 2.3 yet, but it's not likely to be a long wait. In the meantime, go out and explore with the new sightseeing log while working on your Novus weapon!
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor alpha goes live, the Iron Horde draws near
Also, Mankrik's wife got lost again
It's been a long time coming, but World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor is finally on the horizon. The MMO has gotten a little stale, having only two minor patches since the Siege of Orgrimmar went live in September. Blizzard has been updating the community with glimpses of what's in store for class mechanics in the expansion, drawing both praise and ire from Azeroth's many adventurers. The alpha version of Warlords of Draenor is now live three months after pre-orders were opened, signaling to the World of Warcraft that the savage realm of Draenor will soon be ready to be explored by all.
The first wave of alpha invitations were focused largely on friends and family of Blizzard employees, along with various members of the press and live streaming personalities. Codes given out at PAX East aren't active yet, so anyone who received one will have to wait their turn. Blizzard aims to ramp up invites as alpha progresses and beta eventually begins based on testing needs and server stability. It's unlikely that the test servers will experience problems similar to Diablo III's rocky launch, but it's hard to fault them for wanting to ensure a smooth process.
Only the Horde's starting area of Frostfire Ridge is available for now, so Alliance players expecting more from the first phase of testing will likely feel left out. There's no restriction on sharing or streaming content, so expect to see lots of screenshots, videos, and live streams of the zone and eventually all of Draenor in the near future.
Warlords of Draenor is expected to release this fall.
Batman: Arkham Knight trailer reveals Batmobile's BATtle mode, more to come at E3
See what I did there?
E3's just around the corner, and Rocksteady is climbing aboard the hype train. Their new Batman: Arkham Knight trailer shows just how the Dark Knight is evening the odds with the Batmobile. No, it's not with souped up Batarangs and gadgets. Lucious Fox out did himself this time and tricked out Batman's ride big time.
Not only will you be able to drive around Gotham in the Batmobile, but you'll be able to play with some of Batman's new toys when you switch into battle mode. The trailer shows us Batman breaking the speed limit and driving where cars normally wouldn't be driving, but that's nothing new. The new toys under the hood are the real treat.
The all new Batmobile will feature a riot suppressor with non-lethal ammunition, a vulcan gun for taking out tanks and aircraft, and even a rocket launcher for when other gadgets aren't enough. It's doubtful anyone unfortunate enough to be caught up in a rocket launcher-induced explosion or a vulcan gun barrage will survive, but Batman's got bigger fish to fry. The "no killing" rule can hopefully be put on hold long enough to clean up Gotham. After all, Bruce Wayne isn't Superman.
Rocksteady promises more Batmobile battle goodness at E3 next week. Arkham Knight will be available in 2015 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Mario Kart 8 sells over 1.2 million units during launch weekend, franchise reaches 100 million sales
In other news, Nintendo listens to Metacritic
Nintendo's highly anticipated krazy racer Mario Kart 8 launched over the weekend, giving gamers old and new a fun, wacky game to have some good old fashioned Mushroom Kingdom fun on wheels. It was enjoyed by many review sites around the Internet, being the 14th Wii U game in the US with a Metacritic score of at least 85 acording to Nintendo. We're not here to talk about reviews, though. Mario Kart 8 sold over 1.2 million units over the weekend, making it one of the most well received Wii U titles yet.
Over a million units sold over one weekend may not seem like much compared to Sony's success with the PS4, but it's cause for celebration at Nintendo. The Wii U has been in a bit of a slump, selling less than three million units over the past twelve months. Mario Kart 8's krazy sales have surely given that number a bit of a mushroom power up, as many would be Wii U owners have been holding out for the Mario crew's latest track based adventure.
The sales so far have pushed the Mario Kart franchise well over the coveted 100 million mark, with total franchise sales sitting at about 101.3 million. Super Mario Kart paved the track with 8.76 million total sales back in the SNES days, with Mario Kart Wii leading the pack at 35.53 million sales. Mario Kart 7 is holding steady in fourth place with 9.62 million, but there's still plenty of time left for the 3DS and Wii U releases both to push ahead and take the lead.
Mario Kart 8 launched May 29 in Japan and May 30 for North America and Europe.
Watch Dogs bug causes the game to lock up on loading screens, nobody is safe
Aiden must not have been on the QA team
Despite Tuesday's Uplay troubles keeping many people out of Chicago, Watch Dogs was poised to avoid the common problem of game breaking bugs in new game releases. Unfortunately, all is not well with Chicago. Ubisoft neglected to put Aiden Pearce on the QA team, and a game breaking bug has popped up that affects every system. The issue has been reported on the official Ubisoft forums and currently has over 90 pages of Watch Dogs fans from PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One complaining about the loading screen bug.
The most common variation of this bug happens when players attempt to obtain DLC from the Uplay store and attempt to return to the game. Watch Dogs will load to about the 90% mark and then stop. Future attempts to load that save will also fail, likely due to the save file being corrupted. Some have reported that Watch Dogs will also lock up when installing, preventing them from even playing at all.
Ubisoft UK forum manager Mr_Shade commented on the matter, stating that the reports would be passed on to the Watch Dogs development team. The official status on their known issues post shows that the bug is being investigated. They claim that a workaround is available for the PS4, but the link provided leads to an error.
It's unfortunate, but launch day mishaps and mayhem have become an expected inevitability these days. While waiting for Ubisoft to provide an update and a fix for Watch Dogs' loading screen woes, avoiding DLC from Uplay is likely the best way to avoid becoming a victim.
Dragon Quest VIII celebrates its 10 year anniversary with iOS and Android release
Happy birthday to me, so play me again
It's Dragon Quest VIII's tenth anniversary today, and what better way to celebrate than making it available for everyone to play once more? Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is now available on iOS and Android devices, making good on Square Enix's promise to bring the first eight Dragon Quest games to the mobile market. What's even better is that the game is more or less untouched, including the original score by Koichi Sugiyama.
Featuring intuitive touch-based controls, the mobile release of Dragon Quest VIII puts you in the shoes of the story's hero once more to defeat the evil Dhoulmagus, recover the forbidden scepter he stole from King Trode's castle, and save the kingdom. The new touch countrols are configurable for one or two handed play. Sliding across the screen will pan the camera a complete 360 degrees, allowing the player to see past the edges of an already limited screen. An auto run button has also been added.
The battle system has also been reworked to allow players to tap a button to automate battles based on their selected in-game battle strategy. People that prefer a more traditional approach can still control each character's actions individually. The automated mode can be cancelled mid-battle if needed, allowing players to play more defensively to avoid having to restart a lengthy dungeon.
Dragon Quest VIII is the youngest RPG to find its way to iOS and Android devices as a re-release, suddenly making mobile re-releases for other classics like Legend of Dragoon or Shadow of the Colossus seem not as far fetched as some may have thought previously. Dragon Quest VIII is now available for download from the App Store or Google Play store for $19.99.
Star Wars: Attack Squadrons struck down, become one with the Force it has
8v8 dogfights were stupid anyway
The free-to-play dogfighting Star Wars game you never knew you wanted to play will never see the light of day. Star Wars: Attack Squadrons has been canceled after only being announced last December. It's unclear whether developers Area 52 Games had outstanding debt that Jabba the Hut called in or if Disney was behind the cancelation, but only the Force knows.
In a sudden shutdown of the game's official site, all information about Attack Squadrons has been replaced with this simple message:
"We want to thank all of the fans who participated in the closed beta of Star Wars: Attack Squadrons. After much consideration, we have decided to cease development so that we can focus on other Star Wars game experiences. We truly appreciate the time you spent engaging in the beta."
Maybe the pressure of promising regular updates got to them, or maybe the developers couldn't decide what microtransactions to offer. Such questions will only be revealed to us if it is the will of the Force. The sudden, almost silent end of development for a Star Wars title does raise questions. Where did Attack Squadrons go wrong? Perhaps it will resurface as different game later or be woven into a future Star Wars game's online play.
8 on 8 player dogfighting PvP action doesn't look like it will be coming Star Wars fan's way unless Star Wars: The Old Republic implements a new PvP mode at some point. There's always the Battlefront title EA teased a while back, which one can only hope will be a better Star Wars title than another random free-to-play game. Rest in piece, Star Wars: Attack Squadrons.
Watch Dogs playable beneath minimum PC specifications, no lock on 6GB RAM requirement
Cardboard box PC gamers rejoice
It's no secret to those who have been following Watch Dogs for PC that it's a modern day Crysis as far as hardware requirements are concerned. With a required 6GB RAM and no support for 32-bit operating systems, some people will have to invest in new hardware to be able to connect to Chicago. Those who want to run Watch Dogs on ultra settings will need a fully tricked out system with an Intel i7 4770 and GTX 780.
Don't despair yet, however. Developer Jonathan Morin has confirmed that there won't be a hard locking mechanism preventing anyone from playing with less than the minimum amount of RAM.
6GB of RAM is a hefty requirement for a PC game, even when a good number of PC gamers have no problem meeting it. Not having a hard lock helps open Watch Dogs up to people who may want to play on a laptop or a lower end desktop. There will be some lag involved when running with less than 6GB according to Morin, but as long as nothing else is open you should be able to make do with 4GB.
Chicago will look gorgeous on the PC with HBAO+ and NVIDIA is offering a Watch Dogs bundle with select GeForce cards while supplies last, making this a good time to upgrade. Watch Dogs will release worldwide for PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 next week on the 27th. The Wii U release is still in limbo.
@Rock_The_World6 4GB is lower then min specs. It might run if nothing else is running, but when it swap to your hard drive it will lag. — Jonathan Morin (@Design_Cave) May 21, 2014
Dragonball New Project teaser site powers up, Z fighters coming to PS4, PS3, and Xbox 360
PS4 turns Super Saiyan, but do we get a muffin button for pre-ordering?
Who wants more Dragon Ball? Goku and the Z fighters will be making their next-gen (or is it current-gen now?) debut in Dragon Ball New Project on the PS4, PS3, and Xbox 360 according to a new teaser site that just went up today. Just because the Dragon Ball story is finished doesn't mean the games have to stop. After all, Vegeta loves the attention.
The game's existence was teased in April's V Jump magazine and believed to be a next-gen exclusive. The teaser site reveals that's not the case, and Xbox One owners will unfortunately be sitting out with Krillin and Yajirobi for now. As it stands, we don't know much about the latest adventure yet outside of three screenshots.
The first shows what looks like Goku's first fight with Vegeta with what appears to be either a custom character or a new entry into the Dragon Ball saga watching from the sidelines, indicating that we might be seeing four-on-four or eight-on-eight action like in Battle of Z. Of course, the obligatory Super Saiyan Goku and Frieza fight is also shown in another screen. You can't have a Dragon Ball title without that iconic matchup.
All we can really do at this point is speculate, but future issues of V Jump and the teaser site will surely keep us updated on the roster and various game modes as well as a release date in the months to come. Let's just hope we get a muffin button for pre-ordering.
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Experience 'A Story About My Uncle' this May 28, a first person platformer set in a mysterious world
A long time ago, in a world far, far away
I'm not one to talk about my family much, but I've got to tell you guys A Story About My Uncle. Okay, okay, it's not my uncle, or anyone I know, but Gone North Games wants to share this story with you in the form of a nonviolent, first person platformer coming to PCs on May 28.
Published by Coffee Stain Studios of Goat Simulator infamy, A Story About My Uncle will take you on an adventure to a world that nobody thought existed. A father is telling his daughter a bedtime story about the adventure he took while he was just a young boy. He wanted nothing more than to be able to follow his uncle on grand adventures throughout the world. That is, until his uncle suddenly disappeared one day. The youth took after him, and with a little help from some inventions, explores a beautiful world in search of Uncle Fred.
Movement and story are the two biggest core components of this story. Gone North stresses that A Story About My Uncle is focused on story and not on action. The gameplay about moving around with a laser like grappling hook and exploring the world around you and not so much shooting up any aliens that come your way. Each life form you come across has its own story that might have clues about what happened to your Uncle Fred. After all, you're just a kid. Shooting a bunch of aliens probably isn't the first thing on your mind anyway... right?
A Story About My Uncle releases May 28 exclusively for PC. Prepare yourselves by experiencing the beautiful trailer below.
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Infinity Ward and Neversoft merge after cooperating on Call of Duty: Ghosts
That eyeball was terrifying anyway
Call of Duty developer Infinity Ward and Tony Hawk developer Neversoft are making their cooperation more official. Recall that Neversoft helped out Infinity Ward with Call of Duty: Ghosts. The two companies will now be merging together into one "super studio" according to Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg. Sadly the new super studio decided to just drop Neversoft's name entirely and just run with Infinity Ward. Apparently, Neversoft-Infinity Ward, Infinity Ward-Neversoft, or Never Infinity Wardsoft didn't quite sound as good as they'd hoped.
The two studios "have very complementary skill sets" according to Hirshberg. Neversoft's last standalone title was Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock in 2010, which came just before Activision decided to kill off the musical franchise. Hirshberg admits that not seeing the Neversoft logo is going to be awkward for a while, but that their 20 year run has been great:
"The impact of their 20-year run of hard work and success cannot be overstated ... As already mentioned, we are merging these two very talented teams and obviously had to choose a name for the combined studio. Since the Infinity Ward brand is indelibly tied to the Call of Duty franchise, it is the sensible choice. While it will be strange to not see the Neversoft logo on future games, the important things--which are the Neversoft team's talent, creativity, professionalism and commitment to creative excellence--all remain unchanged as part of this new chapter."
There are always various costs assigned with mergers, and in this case Neversoft is losing two of its top people. Studio head Joel Jewett and director Scott Pease have chosen to retire after more than 20 years with the now-defunct company. They'll stick around until the transition is completed, but will likely leave later in the year.
It's sad to see Neversoft absorbed. It's unlikely we'll see any new Neversoft Tony Hawk games now, but we can always hope that Call of Duty will be that much better when Infinity Ward's turn comes in the three year rotation.
Xbox Originals arrive on Microsoft devices starting in June, original TV content like Halo show
Netflix is too mainstream, I watch Xbox Originals
Microsoft revealed a new content initiative for the Xbox One today that takes its all-in-one entertainment system pitch a step further. Xbox Originals will be arriving next month for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and various other Microsoft devices. By "originals," they don't mean original Xbox titles. Xbox Originals will be not unlike Netflix with on demand television streaming of original TV shows developed by Xbox Entertainment Studios. Xbox Originals will have various levels of interactiivity on a per-episode basis.
Microsoft stresses that the Originals are supposed to be an extension of first-party game development and not a replacement. Xbox Entertainment Studios' Executive Vice President Jordan Levin says that TV programming is a "logical next step" in the studio's evolution.The studio's president Nancy Tellem acknowledges that creating a batch of hit shows isn't easy, but she's excited that the road for Xbox Originals has begun.
The currently announced shows to be created through the Xbox Originals program are:
Committed Projects
- Halo - "The "Halo" television series is a groundbreaking original series based on the award-winning "Halo" franchise. Award-winning filmmaker, director and producer Steven Spielberg will executive produce the live-action TV series, created in partnership with 343 Industries and Amblin Television."
- Every Street United - " "Every Street United" is an unscripted series of eight, thirty-minute episodes and a one-hour finale, featuring legendary soccer players Thierry Henry and Edgar Davids, focused on the global search for soccer's most gifted and undiscovered street stars scouted across eight countries (United States, England, Argentina, Spain, Brazil, the Netherlands, Ghana and South Korea). The series culminates this July in a 4v4 street game finale in the shadow of the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro."
- Bonnaroo - "Xbox owners around the globe can experience the magic of the 13th annual Bonnaroo music and arts festival with a live concert destination on Xbox Live Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15, 2014, brought to viewers in partnership with Superfly Presents. "
- Signal to Noise/Atari: Game Over - "Xbox is creating a new six film documentary series, "Signal to Noise," (working title) with two-time Academy Award winning producer Simon Chinn ("Searching for Sugar Man" and "Man on Wire") and Emmy winning producer Jonathan Chinn (FX's "30 Days" and PBS's "American High"), through their multi-platform media company, Lightbox. The series will expose little known stories of how modern technology has radically altered the way we interact with our world.'
- Humans - " "Humans" is a bold new drama co-produced with UK broadcaster Channel 4. Award-winning UK production company Kudos ("The Hour," "Utopia," "Broadchurch") will produce the hour-long, eight-episode series, which will share a premiere broadcast window on the Xbox platform and Channel 4 in the UK in 2015."
- Halo (digitial feature) - "343 Industries and Scott Free Productions are creating a "Halo" digital feature to be released later this year. The project will be executive produced by Ridley Scott and Scott Free TV President, David Zucker. Sergio Mimica-Gezzan ("Battlestar Galactica," "Pillars of the Earth," "Heroes") will direct."
Projects in Development
- Deadlands - "Xbox Entertainment Studios has committed to a script based on the successful pen-and-paper role playing game created by Shane Lacy Hensley. "Deadlands" is a genre-bending alternative history of the Weird West, filled with undead gunfighters, card-slinging sorcerers, mad scientists, secret societies, and fearsome abominations."
- Extraordinary Believers - "Xbox Entertainment Studios is developing an innovative, hybrid stop-motion show dubbed "Extraordinary Believers" (working title) with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, creators of the Emmy-Award winning "Robot Chicken," the longest running stop-motion show on television. The executive producers on the project are Seth Green, Matt Senreich, and creators/writers/executive producers are Eric Towner and John Harvatine IV."
- Fearless - " "Fearless," (working title) is an unscripted series currently in pilot production starring Paul de Gelder, an Australian Navy bomb clearance diver and shark attack survivor who takes on an adrenaline-fueled quest to aid individuals who risk their lives to make the world a better place. "Fearless" will be produced by Australia's International Emmy-Award winning production company, Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder (CJZ)."
- Gun Machine - "Xbox Entertainment Studios acquired the rights to "Gun Machine," a hardboiled detective thriller based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Warren Ellis. Ellis will executive produce with Brett Conrad ("The Killing," "Sons of Anarchy," Netflix's upcoming "Marco Polo") who has signed on to write the pilot script about a detective tracking a serial killer who is tied to a mysterious collection of guns used in infamous New York murders."
- Untitled JASH Comedy/Variety Show - "In this unique comedy format developed by Xbox Entertainment Studios with JASH (a comedy collective founded by Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera, Tim and Eric and Reggie Watts), the biggest names in comedy will showcase the people that make them laugh. Each week, a different comedian will host/curate a show featuring new and unsung talent, in various video formats. Sarah Silverman will host the pilot episode and Daniel Kellison ("Late Night/Late Show with David Letterman," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Crank Yankers") will executive produce. The series has a pilot commitment and will begin shooting in June."
- Winterworld - "Xbox Entertainment Studios and IDW Entertainment are co-developing a limited event live-action series based on Chuck Dixon and artist Jorge Zaffino's seminal graphic novel series "Winterworld," in which our world has been encased in ice from pole-to-pole. The surviving humans have formed tribes that war, enslave and trade with one another in an effort to survive the infinite winter. Ted Adams and David Ozer from IDW Entertainment, and Rick Jacobs and Dave Alpert from Circle of Confusion ("Walking Dead") will executive produce."
The first several shows from the Halo TV series to the Halo digital feature are in production and have release dates that aren't currently known, while everything from Deadlands down is still in development or being filmed. The initial offering of Originals will begin appearing on the Marketplace beginning some time in June.
PS Vita store has most PSP and PlayStation classics available [Update: Now unavailable]
Update Games are now "unsupported"
Update: Sony has changed the status of PSP and PS One classics to "unsupported" on PS Vita, disabling future downloads. Games that have already been downloaded aren't affected.
Original (4/22): PS Vita owners everywhere are rejoicing. Without any announcement or other build up, man PlayStation One and PSP game are now available for download through the Sony Entertainment Network Store for the PS Vita. Some of us have been waiting a long while to play Spyro the Dragon, Crash Bandicoot, or Metal Gear Solid on the go.
Not every game is available for purchase through the PS Vita store, however. For best results, visit the SEN web store or from your PS3 or PS4 system. The games themselves don't claim to support the Vita, but it appears that most of them will download and play.
If this is in fact a bug, it's possible that games purchased and downloaded on your Vita may not remain available once Sony patches things up. Considering how such a move would be met with resounding disapproval ath this point, it's unlikely to happen. PS Vita owners, here's something to make the summer lull go by a little bit faster. Visit the Sony Entertainment Network store for a full catalog of available PS1 and PSP titles available to play on PS Vita.
Producer Drew McCoy finds success in Titanfall being enjoyed, apathetic about sales
Someone who's not all about making big bucks for a change
Titanfall producer Drew McCoy is a breath of fresh air in an industry that's slowly becoming more focused on the money than entertainment. He hasn't looked at the sales figures to know if the recently released shooter is making a profit, nor does he really care.
Some might have worried that EA might try to have encouraged microtransactions to be implemented into Titanfall. That didn't happen, much to everyone's relief. The developers even looked the other way if regarding players who managed to acquire Titanfall prior to launch, maybe because they were trying to sneak in as well.
McCoy's interview with GameSpot at PAX East sheds some light on this behavior from Respawn Entertainment:
"I don't know if it's making a profit, I don't know if it's meeting sales expectations. I don't really care... I care that I worked on a game that I can sit down and enjoy playing. The fact that people enjoy it and it has made enough that we [get to] continue supporting it as a studio, that's to me a success. We make games because we love them and we want other people to play them with us."
It's refreshing to see Respawn Entertainment is remaining focused on game development and not letting Titanfall's success get to their heads. Let's hope they don't get blinded in the future.
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines confirmed for localization on PS Vita, a cruel curse must be lifted
Eye candy draws more people than story these days
Sony's PlayStation Blog has been busy this morning. Little known JRPG Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is going to be localized for release in North America and Europe, following a similar announcement for Freedom Wars and Soul Sacrifice Delta. Soul Sacrifice Delta will be the first to be released on May 20 while the other two will be giving us bits and pieces of information over the next few months.
What we do know about Oreshika is that the Japanese title roughly translates to "Go forth over my dead body" and that you're in charge of a Japanese clan that has been afflicted with an ancient curse lowering life expectancy to a very short two years. The player takes their clan on a journey to lift the curse by enlisting the help of powerful gods along the way to make sure each successive generation of your clan is stronger than previous generations.
Information on Oreshika is at a premium. Sony Japan Studio clearly doesn't want to give us too many details just yet. They have promised that we'll learn more about this fantastic looking title later on as the localization process moves further along. For now though, we'll just have to settle for the brief bit of story we know so far, some screenshots, and this trailer.
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Watch Dogs and NVIDIA trailer showcases Chicago in shadow with HBAO+ technology
The windy city never looked so good
Watch Dogs is a little over a month away from its May 27 release date, which means it's time for the marketing to really ramp up. Ubisoft and NVIDIA released a trailer for the Uplay-marred PC version today, showing us Chicago like we've never seen before in a video game.
The video showcases some new NVIDIA technologies named horizon based ambient occlusion (HBAO+) and TXAA. HBAO+ deals mostly with shadows, while TXAA does the harder work of reducing aliasing and video noise. Along with the Disrupt engine, the new NVIDIA tech really helps make Watch Dogs a visually stunning title.
May 27 is fast approaching, so get ready to connect your world with Aiden Pearce and Watch Dogs for PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. The Wii U version is still waiting on a release date.

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Poor Boy Steak Sandwiches
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|Chuck steak
|1 Pound
|Black pepper
|1 Tablespoon
|1⁄2 Tablespoon
|Canned diced green chilies
|4 Ounce
|1 Small
|Dijon mustard
|1 Tablespoon
|Nonfat mayonnaise
|1 Tablespoon
|Sandwich buns
|4 Large, split and toasted (Hero-Style)
Preheat the grill for 5 minutes.
Remove any visible fat from the steak and slice the steak in thin strips across the grain of the meat.
Place in the grill and sprinkle with pepper and salt.
Grill for 2-3 minutes.
Add the green chiles and tomato.
Grill for 2 minutes.
Spread the Dijon mustard on one side of each bun and nlayonnaise on the other.
Pack the meat mixture inside each hero and serve with onions, if desired.
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There is no doubt that the Cultra Manor has become the Premier Wedding Venue in Northern Ireland.
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I do like the feel of the Cultra Manor. It is a restored period mansion which has been brought back to its former glory. It is set in well manicured gardens and is a great place for weddings and picnics or just walks.
Not one for these types of attractions, but after traveling around the world I would say this is a beautiful building in Belfast. You want to take a look at the statues, and architecture. Beautiful
There is no doubt that the Cultra Manor has become the Premier Wedding Venue in Northern Ireland.
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The booking of both the Meeting House where the Wedding Ceremony took place and the Manor House where the Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception were hosted was conducted with friendly efficiency.
The ladies in the office answered every question, found out...
The folk and transport museum,on the outskirts of Belfast,is a pleasure to visit,all year round,there is something for everyone ,young and old alike,its just 10 minutes drive out from Belfast city Centre,between the George Best Airport,and Bangor,the transport museum,holds a great collection of rare and vintage cars ,buses,and trains,also some aircraft,and motorbikes,and of course a Deloren,its a great spot to...
Lovely grounds and very picturesque but service during the meal was slow and very hard to get attention of staff. Food was ok but not on a par with other venues we've visited in the north.
We were lucky enough to have our wedding in Cultra manor on 30th May 2014. We can't fault it as a wedding venue .From the beginning Catherine was a pleasure to deal with-she was always friendly yet so professional and made us feel at ease with the whole process-nothing was too much trouble.The day before our wedding Catherine and Michael...
I cannot recommend Cultra Manor as a wedding reception venue enough! My husband and I had our reception here and it was so perfect. In the preparation for the wedding all of the enquiries, passing of information, menus and requests were seamless. Catherine responded to any questions immediately and nothing was too much to ask. The day before the wedding...
Cultra manor as a wedding venue was fantastic. We got married in the Omagh meeting house and the whole day just flowed brilliantly. Photographs in the museum were great fun, lots of quirky photos oppurtunities and well wishes from the public. David Cavan was our photographer, he liked the venue too, he got married there himself so knows it well....
My husband and I had our wedding reception here on 31st May 2014 and we honestly couldn't have picked a better venue.
The Catering Manager, Catherine was so accommodating throughout our whole planning phase and really helped us figure out some of the finer details. Nothing was too much trouble and was always so prompt at responding to queries.
Set in the suberb grounds of the Folk and Transport Museum, this fine house, dating from 1902 and recently refurbished to a very high standard, is ideal for weddings and private parties. The staff are attentive without being obtrusive. The food is classic wedding fare but nicely done and well presented. The only down side is the drink is overpriced...
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Tom Cruise surprised people yesterday as he dined with Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone, who fired Tom after he thought he was acting a little too cuckoo. The two have barely even spoken a single word to each other for almost two years, so this meeting has gotten some wheels turning in people's heads.
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10th Annual Pilot's Reunion
Aviation enthusiasts opportunity to visit with old time pilots and view pilot and plane memorabilia. Over 300 private pilots trained in Stockton at a country airstrip from 1930-1960. Jake Rausch will present on the Eighth Air Force out of Tibethan AFB in Norwich, England.
14th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
Come take part in a celebration of America's Highway, Route 66, at the 14th Annual International Route 66 Mother Road Festival. More than 1,000 cool cars will roll into the heart of Springfield's historic downtown this September. Enjoy music, entertainment, great food and a great time, as well as visit some of the nation's most popular automotive aftermarket vendors. It's a wonderful event for the whole family!
19th Century Christmas at Deere-Wiman House & Butterworth Center
Don't miss these two beautifully decorated Deere family mansions during the holiday season. The 19th Century Christmas features the interiors of the homes decorated for the holidays; along with living-history volunteers, Choir performances, Santa Claus, music, and make-and-take activities for the children. These homes once belonged to the John Deere family and are now operated by the William Butterworth Memorial Trust. Open noon to 5 p.m. Free admission.
24th Annual Civil War Days
Make plans to attend Northern Illinois' largest Civil War reenactment. The Lake County Discovery Museum is proud to present the 23rd annual Civil War Days encampment. The event features infantry, cavalry and artillery re-enactors, as well as musicians, sutlers, medical personnel and civilians. A large-scale battle reenactment, ongoing drills, kids' activities, and Civil War era shopping are available both days.
31st Annual Cruise Nite and Classic Car Show
One of the largest Cruise Nites in Illinois. This event brings in classic and antique autos for a full day and night of fun for the whole family. Attend the car show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and cruise from that evening from 5-9 p.m.
33rd Annual Midwest Heritage Quilt Show
Beautiful quilts, some nearly 100 years old, will be on display at the Vermilion County Museum throughout the month of July. Awards will be given in 9 categories including bed quilts, purses and clothing, and wall hangings.
46th Annual Threshing Show and Antique Show
The Stephenson County Antique Engine Club proudly presents this annual event, "The Freeport Show". It offers over 300 antique steam and horse-powered engines, equipment, and gas engines. This year's feature is Allis-Chalmers. There will be a huge parade daily at 1 pm, a large flea market, a large display building offering home antiques, crafts, demonstrations, and farm miniatures, Gasoline Alley featuring The Rawleigh gas engines, sawmill, and blacksmith shop. There will be threshing demonstrations with both steam and gas tractors, and working demonstrations throughout the show grounds. Also, ride the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad antique steam train. Great food is offered. Don't miss the Farmer's Hitch Class, Horse Pull or the Midwest Championship Antique Tractor Pull.
48th Annual Tour of Historic Homes
Tour five of the many privately owned and beautifully furnished houses in Galena. The tour also includes admission to the Galena & U.S. Grant Museum, housed in the Daniel Barrows Mansion built in 1858, and free shuttle service.
4th Annual Prairie Land Heritage Steam Show & Fall Festival Days
View antique tractors, period demonstrations from blacksmiths, plowing, threshing, baling, grinding and molasses production. Enjoy train rides, tractor pulls, great food and a HUGE flea market.
A Decade Ago
A reflective look back at the creation of the museum and its dedication. View objects, images and video that tell the story of how this amazing Presidential Museum was created.
A Fiendish Assassination
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum unveils a breathtaking collection of items related to Lincoln's murder and funeral in an exhibit called "A Fiendish Assassination." Opening April 2, the exhibit includes many items that have never been seen by the public before, including two medallions that adorned Lincoln's hearse.
A River Through History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
A River Through History is a living history reenactment of early American life at Columbia Woods Forest Preserve, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era. An exciting, entertaining and educational experience for all ages. We strive to create a better understanding and appreciation of our history by allowing the public and the reenactors to mingle, both as witnesses and participants, in our event. Finally, we seek to have the most authentic and highest quality reenactors and trade goods to represent our vision of the rendezvous to promote and enhance the historic, recreational and economic development of this new style National Park.
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Abe's Trail Trek
Trail run consists of a 5k, 10k and 15k run on trails through Lincoln's New Salem. In addition to the terrain of the 5k course, the 10k and 15k courses will take you past an 1800's reproduction flatboat, grist mill, up and down more than 150 steps, past a pioneer cemetery and on to the Finish Line at the museum.
Abraham Lincoln Pageants
Dramatizations and pageants will be along the walking trail at Rogier Park portraying citizens and dignitaries of the Capital Era. There will be Civil War re-enactors, camp sites, drill and reviews both days. Don't miss the many tents with local Indian artifacts and more on display as well as activities for children.
An Edwardian Tea at the Mansion
Please join Reddick Mansion Association for an afternoon of sweets, savories, and tea while experiencing life with your favorite Edwardian family and their servants. The Tea Ladies from Bloomington, IL, will present, "A Day at an Edwardian Manor." Reservations required.
Annual Bluegrass Jam
It's bluegrass time again at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, with both fans and performers gathering on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Musicians from Illinois and Indiana will converge at the site for a day of jamming with informal groups playing along the creek throughout the day. The site's volunteers will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs and more with proceeds benefit the historical and interpretive programs at the site. Anyone with a love of this unique style of music is welcome to join one of the many the groups playing in the park.
Antique Engine & Tractor Association Working Farm Show
National Rumely Oil Pull Expo in 2015! Visit the 50-acre showground and experience the fall harvest early 1900's style. Event features the historical value of collection and exhibition of gasoline and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and other equipment through field demonstrations, displays of gas engines, garden tractors, farm tractors and equipment. Tractor pulls, craft demonstrations, speakers, children activities and music are featured daily. Food is available and parking is free. .
Apple and Pork Festival
Since 1968, the Apple N' Pork Festival with its delightful aroma of smoked ham and spicy apple butter, has ushered in autumn for Dewitt County. From its beginning as a modest event, centered around a kettle of soup and stack of sandwiches, the festival has grown to one of the state's favorite fall festivals. Wear comfortable shoes and stroll through booths offering foods, crafts, antiques, entertainment, and more! Be sure to tour the museum. Plan to spend the day! Tram and bus service to various locations available for a small fee. Located at C. H. Moore Homestead and throughout Clinton.
Arcola Broom Corn Festival
Arcola celebrates its heritage as the "Broom Corn Capital of the World" with this renowned festival held in downtown. Visitors can see broom activities, arts/crafts, great food, free entertainment, National Broom Sweeping Contest on Main Street and gigantic parade featuring the famous Lawn Rangers.
Artist Julia Haw and Director John Lustig in Conversation
Artist Julia Haw and Director John Lustig in Conversation at the Illinois State Museum in Lockport. After Hours music courtesy of the City of Lockport. Don't miss this unique experience at one of the state's first class museums. Friday July 31st at 5:00pm.
August 20th Cruise Nite in Berwyn
Come down to the Depot District and enjoy Cruise Nites with other families, residents and car enthusiasts. Learn more about Berwyn's proud classic car culture and historical automotive heritage. Cruise Nites are free! Just show up and have a great time!
Barn Quilts of DeWitt County: "Red,Wine, & Blues Tour"
The Barn Quilts of DeWitt County program will be holding their second Red, Wine & Blues Tour. Unlike our traditional tour, this event will showcase individual barns that are a part of our Barn Quilts of DeWitt County Trail with a night of good food, good music and good times. Contact the Chamber & Tourism Office for ticket and tour time information.
Berwyn Cruise Nites in the Depot District
Head to the Depot District for the 9th Annual Cruise Nites presented by Berwyn Kia, Paisans Pizzeria & Bar, Mike & Sons Auto Services, Cicero Auto Parts, Deece Automotive! Cruise Nites take place on Tuesdays from 6-9pm in the Depot District at Windsor & Grove Avenues steps away from the Berwyn Metra Station. Enjoy your summe evenings while taking a stroll through a combination of car show and nightlife.
Blacksmith Hammer In & Old Tyme Antique Tractor Show
Watch live demonstrations of the art of blacksmithing and view the antique tractors. Located at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Pana's historical Kitchell Park on South Route 51.


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Tracy Kidder, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of the bestsellers The Soul of a New Machine, House, and the enduring classic Mountains Beyond Mountains, has been described by the Baltimore Sun as the "master of the non-fiction narrative." In this new book, Kidder gives us the superb story of a hero for our time. Strength in What Remains is a wonderfully written, inspiring account of one man's remarkable American journey and of the ordinary people who helped him–a brilliant testament to the power of will and of second chances.
Deo arrives in America from Burundi in search of a new life. Having survived a civil war and genocide, plagued by horrific dreams, he lands at JFK airport with two hundred dollars, no English, and no contacts. He ekes out a precarious existence delivering groceries, living in Central Park, and learning English by reading dictionaries in bookstores. Then Deo begins to meet the strangers who will change his life, pointing him eventually in the direction of Columbia University, medical school, and a life devoted to healing. Kidder breaks new ground in telling this unforgettable story as he travels with Deo back over a turbulent life in search of meaning and forgiveness.
An extraordinary writer, Tracy Kidder once again shows us what it means to be fully human by telling a story about the heroism inherent in ordinary people, a story about a life based on hope.
Tracy Kidder graduated from Harvard and studied at the University of Iowa. He has won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Award, and many other literary prizes. The author of Mountains Beyond Mountains, My Detachment, Home Town, Old Friends, Among Schoolchildren, House, and The Soul of a New Machine, Kidder lives in Massachusetts and Maine.
Author Tracy Kidder recounts the story of a refugee from the war-torn African country of Burundi in the new book Strength in What Remains. When Deogratias "Deo" Niyizonkiza arrived in New York City in 1993, he had little beyond the clothes on his back. More at NPR.org
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Niacin (nicotinic acid) 100 mg / 500%
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1. Clean and dice the onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and the mahi mahi fish, keep everything in separate bowls.
2. In a mixing bowl combine the diced fish along with dried oregano and kosher salt.
3. Add the diced onion, tomatoes and jalapenos to the fish mixture and finally add the lemon juice.
4. Mix all the ingredients well and keep it in the fridge for 90 minutes.
5. In the meantime dice the avocado and mango keep it aside until needed, chop some cilantro.
6. After 90 minutes place the fish mixture in a serving bowl and add the mangos, avocado and fresh cilantro.
7. Mix all ingredients well until well combined.
8. Serve the avocado mango ceviche along with some crispy crackers.


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text: Philip Amos Unknown date of birth - Died 7 May 1918 PDF Print Share Key details Contribute › Service number9/1522 AWMM Also known as ForceArmy AWMM Last rankWW1 AWMMSergeant AWMMWellington Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Entrenching Company AWMM WarWorld War I, 1914-1918 AWMM Lay a poppy Auckland War Memorial Museum, World War 1 Hall of Memories P … Read more View gallery Hide sources Show empty fields Identity About Contribute › Title ForenamesPhilip AWMM SurnameAmos AWMM Ingoa Also known as Service number9/1522 AWMM GenderMale AWMM Iwi Hapū Waka Rohe Religion Images and documents Images Contribute › Documents Contribute › Civilian life About birth Contribute › Date of birth Place of birth Birth notes Occupations Contribute › Occupation before enlistmentWW1 AWMM Post war occupation Next of kin Contribute › Address before enlistmentUnknown AWMMGisborne, New Zealand AWMM Next of kin on embarkationMrs Elizabeth Amos (mother), Speirs Street, Aramoho, Wanganui, New Zealand AWMM Relationship statusPre 9 October 1915 AWMMSingle AWMM Service Wars and conflicts Contribute › WarWorld War I, 1914-1918 AWMM Campaigns ForceArmy AWMM Service number9/1522 AWMM Military units Military service Miilitary decorations Contribute › Medals and AwardsMilitary Medal (MM) AWMMCitation for Military Medal (MM): "Period 7th to 11th June 1917. This N.C.O. was in charge of the breakdown gang on forward tramlines during the Messines Offensive. Throughout his tour of duty he never hesitated to take his party into the hottest place to repair the shell holes as fast as they were made. By his courage and devotion to duty he kept the lines open to traffic and very materially assisted forward operations." (London Gazette (under name of AMES), 16 August 1917, p. 8429, Rec. No. 827) AWMM Training and Enlistment Contribute › Military training EnlistmentWW1 AWMMUnknown AWMMWellington, New Zealand AWMM Age on enlistmentWW1 AWMM Embarkations Contribute › Embarkation detailsWW1 AWMM9 October 1915 AWMMWellington, New Zealand AWMM9 October 1915 AWMMHMNZT 32 , HMNZT 33 , HMNZT 34 AWMMWellington, New Zealand, Suez, Egypt AWMMDeparted - 9 October 1915, Arrived - 20-30 November 1915 AWMM Embarkation bodyWW1 AWMM9 October 1915 AWMM7th Reinforcements AWMMOtago Mounted Rifles AWMMAparima or Navua or Warrimoo AWMMTrooper AWMM Prisoner of war Contribute › Capture details Days interned Liberation date POW liberation details POW serial number Medical history Contribute › Medical notesKilled in Action, Cause of Death AWMM Last known rank Contribute › Last rankWW1 AWMMSergeant AWMMWellington Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Entrenching Company AWMM Biographical information Biographical information Contribute › Son of Mrs. Elizabeth Amos, of Hamilton, New ZealandRank last held was listed as Temporary Sergeant AWMM Death About death Contribute › Age at death Date of death7 May 1918 AWMM Cause of deathKilled in Action AWMM Place of deathFrance AWMM Death notesFrance AWMM Cemetery Contribute › Cemetery name Grave reference Memorial Contribute › Memorial nameButtes New British Cemetery (NZ) Memorial, Polygon Wood, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium AWMMAuckland War Memorial Museum, World War 1 Hall of Memories AWMM Memorial reference Obituary Roll of Honour Remember Philip Amos by laying a poppy. Orison Edwin Amos Paul Amos Philip Amos Thomas Amos Thomas Alfred Amos Lay a poppy for 2015 Leave a note Leave a tribute or memory of Philip Amos Leave a note Contribute › Processing Sources Sources Contribute › External linksCommonwealth War Graves Commission.http://www.cwgc.orgSources UsedMilitary personnel filehttp://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22271025Further ReferenceNew Zealand Electronic Text Collection topic pagehttp://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/name-130931.htmlNZETC DocumentsNew Zealand Army Expeditionary Force. (1914-1919). Nominal Rolls of New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Volume I. Wellington, N.Z.: Govt. Printer. AWMMVol1: 12 AWMM Seen an error on this page? Tell us about it.


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The objective of this article is to put retirement risks in the perspective of key global trends and changes. The economic collapse of 2008 left us pondering on the key question: can we control the timing of retirement? This event demonstrated the fact that the new economic realities warrant a great bullet proof strategy for retirement. The key risk faced by majority of baby boomers boils down to: would they be able to retire on time in an investment world awash with volatility and unpredictable markets?
The key risk is longevity:
With medical advancement, your risk of mortality is much lower. In contrast, your risks of morbidity and longevity are much higher. Recent statistics point out that the average male lives to 76 and the average woman lives to 82. It is no surprise that these figures will improve in future as medical technology makes advance strides.
Health costs should be tied to retirement:
The risk of death has decreased but the risk of not living healthy has ironically increased. Again statistics point out that 1 in 3 Canadians will get some type of critical disease. Health costs are increasing and so is the incidence of viral and bacterial diseases. The health systems are constrained by domestic demands and the latest trends point to global solutions to circumvent long wait times. All this points to an ever increasing health bill? How do you cover yourself under two different conditions? First you could be confronted by a temporary disability which does not let you work. Second, you could be confronted with an unexpected medical emergency, including major surgery or treatment. In this case, your need is not to replace the temporarily lost income but to get an appropriate lump sum payment for the treatment. In the world of insurance, the former case is of disability insurance and the latter points to critical insurance.
Insuring against disability or critical insurance is absolutely critical. Why? If you do not have adequate protection, you will dip into your savings, including RRSP, to get money. This could be very costly if you cash out any portion of your RRSP due to serious tax implications. Any retirement plan must hedge the risks of health care costs by creating a contingency plan or buying disability and/or critical insurance.
Procrastination and retirement
Recent statistics have revealed that 2/3 of Canadians aiming to retire by 2030 are not contributing substantial money to actualize their retirement goals. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that the only thing certain in the next decade is uncertainty of the capital markets. Investing without any financial advice can lead to a badly structured portfolio. This would gravitate into procrastination of retirement. What are some other factors which lead to misjudgements about the timings of retirement?
– Reliance on the Canada pension plan and old age security is not a good idea; and conservative analysis would typically exclude CPP from calculation of pensions.
– Most employees have historically moved from defined benefit towards defined contribution model; which puts more responsibility on the potential retirees than the company itself.
– You don't pay yourself first and therefore not maximize RRSP.
– Demographics play an important role in shaping the retirement industry. The surge of baby boomers ahead will underscore demand for capital preservation amidst highly volatile capital markets. The key challenge is volatility and the main need is preservation of capital. Investors will demand downside risk management as much as returns. The ensuing volatility stems from three key factors: First, the low interest rate has created potential bubbles. Second, huge sovereign debt would cause macroeconomic instability. Third, the shift from the US to BRIC countries will be accompanied with increased volatility of capital markets.
Most retirees don't have the expertise and bandwidth to put their retirement goals in the perspective of key global trends. The economic crisis of 2008 emanating from the real estate bubble and mushroom growth of highly leveraged esoteric products points to the fact how fragile the world economy is.
The world is undergoing a sharp structural change. Global trade is most probably poised to shrink in the next decade due to three key factors: first, China and India will lead the way for strong economic and population growth as well as robust savings rates which together will help these nations build an internal mechanism of demand for their exports. This will reduce dependence on Europe and the US to absorb exports from China and India. Second, rising energy and commodity prices will reduce mobility of trade goods and localize most factors of production. Third, labor costs in developing high growth economies will rise leading to less advantage to outsourcing many of these services.
Another key demographic trend is $3.7 trillion baby boomers industry in Canada which will dampen purchase of stocks in the next decade. Also, the lower level of consumer spending will dilute GDP growth.
The best case scenario is underpinned by sideways volatile stock markets driven by persistent demand for the dividends stocks. The worst case scenario is deflation of the economy due to the busting of various bubbles like housing, oil, gold and stock market. The latter will keep the bond market afloat while shifting the centre of gravity to emerging markets fixed income securities.
China and India will rise as significant economic powers in future. Their stocks will perform stronger than that of the US. This will do one thing for sure: drive up the prices of energy based commodities and natural resources. This would have positive impact on the economies of Canada and Australia.
The retirement risk is the key risk
The key risk for a great number of Canadians is the retirement risk itself. They are shy to put money in the markets with the fear of losing money. As pointed out by the data of statistics Canada, this inaction has resulted into $491 billion of unused RRSP contributions. This situation could be exacerbated by four alarming trends. First, the surge of baby boomers will greatly strain the government sources of help like the CPP. Second, employers are putting responsibility on their employees. Third, stock markets can potentially stay volatile and sideways due to great demographic transition in North America and the BRIC countries. Fourth, persistent low interest rate will create more bubbles which will only lend more volatility to the markets. The worst form of this instability could potentially lead into hyperinflation as the money supply continues to grow unabated.
Prudent course of action
There could be many strategies to retire wisely. Here is a recap of four key strategies:
1. Diversification is the key area of focus. You must diversify across geographical areas, stocks & bonds as well as variety of assets for retirement.
2. Hedge against volatility in the stock markets. Apply 60/40 rule of investing 60% in equities and the remaining 40% in stocks.
3. Create alternative assets. For example, combine real estate investments to permanent insurance strategies and create a powerful combination which does three things: first, permanent insurance as a conservative investment balances your aggressive portfolio. Second, it allows tax-advantaged build-up of cash reserves inside your policy; and potentially hedges any risks of downturn in your real estate holdings. Third, permanent insurance while diversifying your portfolio also ensures efficient transfer of estate to the designated beneficiaries. Specifically, it covers loses from taxes and probate which cut onto the value of estate during estate transfer to beneficiaries; as well as hedges risks against creditors.
4. Cover up longevity risks by creating diversified assets. For example, if you have exhausted your retirement funds by age 65, you run the risk of longevity and living through the age of 85. How do you live in those twenty years, in particular when health costs are increasing as well? One potential solution is a combination of permanent life insurance and critical insurance. The former can build cash value to attend to the longevity risk while the latter can take care of unexpected medical emergencies most likely to occur in old age.


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It basically said that the NV38 was a pretty good card if they can keep the price a $100 below the 9800XT - they were pretty evenly matched apart from in heavy shader based titles. Their conclusion was that the extra shader performance on the 9800XT wasn't worth an extra $100.
The NV36 (FX5700) on the other hand was a completely different beast, it managed to beat the 9600XT in nearly every test - by quite a margin in some, and looked to be a really good deal if the price is kept at $199. Much more bang for buck than the equivalent ATI card. It is also the first chip to come from IBM. Also it looks to be a overclockers dream, I think they managed to get it to 500/1100 without a problem.
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Isles baseball winless on last day of Bearkat Invitational
HUNTSVILLE - The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi baseball team suffered a pair of losses Sunday on the final day of the Bearkat Invitational at Sam Houston State.
The Islanders fell 3-2 in 12 innings to Sam Houston in the resumption of their suspended game from Friday, after losing 12-2 to Southern Illinois earlier in the day.
A&M-Corpus Christi batters struck out 17 times against Sam Houston. Josh Mitchell started the game for the Islanders and remained winless despite scattering four hits in 5.2 innings, lowering his ERA to 2.08. David Williams led the Islanders with two hits.
In the game with Southern Illinois, five Islander pitchers combined to give up 15 hits and walked seven batters. Martin Parra had two of the Islanders' nine hits.
Pat Criss fell to 1-2 on the season after allowing four unearned runs in 1.1 innings of work. Jordan Powell earned the win for the Salukis, giving up one run on six hits in six innings. He struckout six batters.
Isles unable to hold off Cougars' bats
HOUSTON - The University of Houston's bats came alive with 15 hits in the Cougars' 12-2 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the final game of the Marriot Houston Hobby Invitational.
The Islanders (2-7) had seven hits on the day anchored by Crystal Russell's three-hit performance, the first of her career. In just her second start this season, Brenda Guerrero went 2 for 3 with a double and a run scored.
TAMUCC will remain on the road when they head to Lake Charles, La. to play in the McNeese State Tournament featuring Southeastern Louisiana and McNeese State.
Wildcats defeat Isles men in singles, doubles
TUCSON, Ariz. - No. 58 Arizona cruised through the doubles competition and carried it over to singles as they took a 6-1 win over No. 45 Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
The Islanders found themselves in a 3-0 deficit before Raul Morant-Rivas, ranked No. 30 in the country, took down No. 18 Roger Matalonga, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 at the No. 1 singles for the Islanders lone point.
Three of the singles matches went in straight sets, while Mikhail Pavlov and Sharon Henselijn were both able to reach three sets.
The Islanders (2-6) will head to Virginia to take on William & Mary on Friday afternoon.
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