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Hard Candy nail polish
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61% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.2
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 4.2
Price: $$$
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
i love this nail polish line the colors are great and vibrant. I don't find that they chip or anything till about 7 days after i applied it. i just put two coats on one thin and one uber thick layer and doesn't take too long to dry =)
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Other
Eyes: Brown
I won Pretty In Punk in a giveaway. Glad I didnt pay for it because it peeled in less than 5 hrs. I tested it against a SH Extreme fushia on another nail to compare the colors (they were almost the same) and the SH still looks great. It's more opaque too. I had to do 3 coats of the HC vs one coat of the SH.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Black, Other, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I own Hard Candy's nail polish in several colors, and I've enjoyed each one of them so far. I can't say how easily it chips, because I have naturally long n' hard nails, and I'm a receptionist so I'm typing on a hard old keyboard most of the day. But it seems to hold up very nicely. Most of the colors go on softer and lighter than you'd think, but that's nothing that a second coat won't fix.
But I feel the need to mention the color Hypnotic: It's a light pink color, with a golden shine to it. The golden shine doesn't look golden on the white of my nails, it only looks yellow. So this is one color that might not look good on natural, long nails. But it is still an attractive color, and it looks good with almost any accessories and outfits.
EDIT 10/06/10: I've been trying the polishes with glitter in them, and I'm not at all thrilled with them. The polishes with the fine glitter feel very rough, almost like sand paper, even with a base and top coat. The ones with chunky glitter are worse. The big glitter bites start to flake off, and it makes the nails look damaged. Again, this is with a base a top coat. I wouldn't recommend the glitter polishes to anyone.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
This is for Hot Pants, from the new Wal-Mart formulation.
The sheer grape tint and glitter/hex glitter in this is great looking, and it goes on smoothly. However, it wears like crap.
I applied this over Stickey base coat, 2 coats of Illamasqua Baptise, and under a coat of SV. It looked great, and then the next day at work it chipped (though think less brittle... more of a gummy action) like you wouldn't believe.
I still have to try out my other two colors, Break Up (a similar glitter polish) and Envy, but I don't have the highest of hopes for Break Up.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Other, Tan, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Other
Eyes: Green
I don't know if it's been reformulated now that it's sold at Walmart but I used to buy this polish when Sephora sold it and it's my favorite, it stays shiny, doesn't chip, and goes on really smooth,
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Green
I have Date Night, which I got from the new HC range at Walmart. It's a beautiful, lavender glitter color. It's subtle but when the light hits it, it glows like a disco ball. For $5, I definitely recommend this. Dries fast, doesn't chip easily. Love!
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Black
This isn't the best polish, but it isn't the worst either. I've given up on trying to use this on my fingernails, but I've found it lasts pretty long on my toenails. I bought a "best of" package last year, so I have a nice selection.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
I bought a trio with the shades Ego (bright pink with glitter), Complex (bronzed pinky nude with fine silver shimmer) and Static (iridescent purple-blue-silver). I find all of them wearable, but none are especially unique or pretty, and I don't like any enough to get past some of the less desirable ingredients they contain. Cute bottles with polish-matching plastic rings on the handles.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
Price: I bought it when it was only $2, so I'm certainly not complaining. Although I certainly wouldn't pay more. The packaging quality is amazing, since I ordered it online. It arrived very nicely packaged, and plus it has a little plastic ring on it. So juvenile but still kinda tickles your fancy. :)
I wouldn't buy this again since I rarely use nail polish anyway. But I have to say this color is extremely sheer even with 2 coats. It has an iridescent effect. One angle: no color. Another angle: actual shimmer color. Looks better in a slightly dark area as all the light bounces of it. I put on this polish in blue. Which kinda makes look like I have dead-hands since you're fingers looks bluish -like cyanic. But anyways, still fun. You're not going to be able to wear this color later in life so play with it while you can.
Oh, and the color did chip off in an oval shape around my cuticles, and the rest has stayed on for the past week. I used a base and top coat. But then again, I have been told I have wonderfully healthy nails.
Update: the green polish has stayed on my toes for over a week without chipping/peeling/anything *yay*
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Olive, Cool
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Green
Trailer Trash was my first "expensive" polish I purchased at 13. I LOVE THIS COLOR STILL. It is a great really shiny silver that really does look like the side of a metal trailer. The consistency is nice and the bottle is so cute! They seem like they don't thicken as easily as other polishes also. I love Hard Candy, and give Trailer Trash a try if you haven't yet!
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#1 Feb 1, 2012
What is going on? Seems there are no happy teachers! From what I hear the board members need to be visiting the schools and talking to teachers.
#2 Feb 1, 2012
I know some teachers that need jobs. If the teachers are not happy then they should leave. They should be thankful they have a job as hard as jobs are to get.
#3 Feb 1, 2012
Smooth comment from the outside lookin in. Don't know? Maybe you are a teacher? Jobs are scarce, but you never know anyones situation until you walk a mile in their shoes. I am thankful for my job, but but I don't know what someone else might have to deal with on a daily basis.
#4 Feb 1, 2012
Why are they unhappy? Is it the administrators or students?
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#5 Feb 1, 2012
They can change their situation. If you are not happy get happy. Life is so short!
#6 Feb 1, 2012
"Smile and the world smiles with you!!"
#7 Feb 2, 2012
Why do they keep cutting the Teachers pay .I would be unhappy about that to.
#8 Feb 2, 2012
There are a lot of teachers that live in E.C. the board would never hire. How would that make people feel when they had to pay allthese high dollar property taxes. high high taxes with school taxes they ahve pleanty of Alabama teachers here and won't hire their own people from the county. That would make me feel loyal to the county and support the schools. hahaha
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#9 Feb 2, 2012
The teachers in early county have it made.
#10 Feb 2, 2012
Why ya'll talking crap? These schools are the best around.
#11 Feb 2, 2012
I know Alice Hutchins on the board. She is a nice lady and does a good job.
#12 Feb 2, 2012
Just a few complaints heard today.
No morale. Constant push to work more, less pay. Continueously adding to burdensome list of duties. Talked to like idiots and treated like children by admin. Threatened and bullied. No supplies. Back stabbers,liars,and cheats are rewarded for behavior.
#13 Feb 2, 2012
Oh my. Which school or all of them?
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#14 Feb 3, 2012
non logical, un educated scool board hireing manic depressed and pervert teachers. Its true everwhere not just here. Most of the outside hires were teachers that couldnt make it other places.The truth hurts is the reason peple wont live up to it.Work load efficency in goverment is the problem not just in school goverment.Cry if you want to.
#15 Feb 3, 2012
This written by one who obviously cannot spell and does not know that (non-logical) is not a word? The entire comment is nonsense and not worth any real consideration.
#16 Feb 3, 2012
One of the board members tables stuff at the meetings all the time I heard. What's up?
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#17 Feb 3, 2012
Sounds like you do not even know what your are talking about? It happens that Early County is one of the hardest systems to get hired into. Try to do better next time.
#18 Feb 3, 2012
They only hire you if they want to like you or your family.
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#19 Feb 3, 2012
If you go on Goverment incomes on teachers on the internet you will find the pay scales of everone there.If you think they are underpaid you are out of touch.It happens that the school system and the papermill are the 2 highest paied jobs in Early County.The teacher rates in EC is the reason property tax are so high.We have enopugh coaches to handle the NY Giants team.Their pay is from 36 to 90 grand per year which with benifits and time off is equil to over several hundred per hour each.No one is worth these wages as a local school teacher.You need to realize the real story and understand the education process in this area is out of management.
#20 Feb 4, 2012
Don't know how you calculate Happy American, but teacher pay scale is paid according to degree level(T4, T5,ETC)and years of creditable service. The county supplement(so nicely called "Christmas Bonus")The portion teacher of teacher salary supplemented/paid by the county has not been paid to teachers in two years. Teachers have been furloughed between 7 and 10 days last school year and I believe 7 this year(facts could be a little off). Teachers spend thousands to earn degrees to educate our children. Many have student loans to repay. Many husbands and wives both teach, meaning double cuts to income. However, money is far from the issue! Morale, treatment of teachers by administration, lack of morality in leadership,... just to name a few are the greater issue!
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ladies due october 25-31....when did you conceive???
I conceived the first week of Febuary. Not sure the exact date. Im due Oct 29th. my sono showed me about 5 days later. They are not going to change my due date due to not being off by that much. I was always a week behind with my first. I just have small babies. Im not that big to begain with.
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I'm due the 31st and according to my first two ultrasounds I ovulated really late to from when my LMP was. According to my LMP I should have been due the 25th. I really have no clue when I conceived. Apparently it wasnt when I first thought though since my due date is obviously a week off.
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I'm due the 28th, my LMP was on January 21.... and i'm pretty sure we conceived on Feb 4th. Your days seem way off.
My LMP was Jan 15th and I'm due the 25th. That is about right for me because I have 30-31 day cycles.
my lmp period was jan 21 im Due october 28th we concieved either jan 31 or feb 1st. I was testing with ovulation kis so this is how I know..:)
I'm due on the 27th and conceived on the 21st... That's what the doctor said and it seems about right. I'm not quite sure how they figure that out. I did find it interesting they could tell me which ovary the egg was from... my right. :)
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After labor begins how soon can I get an epidural?
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I was desperately searching for natural labor induction methods so bought this book from http://pregnancyhours.com/naturalbirth last month. Tried her labor induction tips and my contractions started within 12 hours. Her labor pain management tips were so helpful, specially the homeopathic ones. Every Pregnant Mama should own this Book. I am recommending it to everyone!posted 03/15/2015 by a BabyCenter Member
I was told after 4 you couldn't have one, however I know we're not all the same but I recommend people going natural without pain meds, I did it and yes it hurt I am a pretty small girl but when you're holding you're bundle of joy it's true when they say you forget how much pain you were in. It's a blessing to get to go through the whole thing and know everything that's happening:)posted 09/25/2014 by hedington5
I was 3 cm and I was told if I wanted the epidural I could but I held off for a teeny bit because I've heard it can delay labor. You'll make all the right choices when the time comes. As humans our bodies have a way of letting us know when and what we need :) good luck.posted 01/09/2014 by a BabyCenter Member
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I was not allowed an epidural because I was told I was not in labour. I was having contractions since 10pm the night before, it was 6:30 am when I went to hospital and they would not give me anything other than paracetamols and told me I should go home. I then gave birth at 9am with nothing other then gas and air at the very last minute, I was still walking around in the ward when my waters broke and they saw the baby's head, I was wheelchaired up to the delivery room. The main thing I learnt from this is to not always trust the hospital knows best and that you know your own body more, I knew the baby was on way, shame the professionals couldn't be bothered to do their job.posted 10/11/2012 by lucycharrison
What I was told is that I could have the epidural once my labor was "productive". If the contractions and consistent and you are dilating regularly then you can have one. An epidural can slow down or stop a labor that is not strong enough yet.posted 06/14/2012 by aradiapixie
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This is my first baby. I am terrifed of labor and delivery. I am looking forward to getting my epidural, but i will try to wait as long as i can though before i request it. Reading you all's expirences has been very helpfulposted 02/27/2012 by Ashston2005
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Our birthing coach was amazing and she kept telling us to wait as long as possible to get an epidural and to avoid any other medications if possible. The magic number for her was 7 centimeters; even though you can get it just about as early as you want. I listened to her advice and made it to 7cm. The labor process did slow down after the epidural, but since most of the hard work was done, it still went fast and I was competely alert and ready to push when it was time. It only took 20 minutes of pushing and I only spend six hours at the hospital before my baby arrived. I was so happy to have such an amazing birthing experience. I was very nervous since it was my first pregnancy. In my experience, it really paid off to wait as long as I could.posted 07/04/2011 by RX8RedHead
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12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Marchionne's youthful boss keeps focus on Fiat's home market: Italy; Ford's minivan that isn't; Honda refines Civic for 2013.
Ford aims anti-minivan at the under-30 crowd
6:10 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Ford is planning a seven-passenger vehicle aimed at young families that features sliding doors and enough interior space to hold some 465 soccer balls. But don't call it a minivan.
Is there enough business for three roof system suppliers?
11:00 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012After a round of bankruptcies and buyouts, the world of roof system suppliers has narrowed to three major players: Webasto Roof Systems, Magna Steyr and Valmet Automotive.
VIDEO: First Shift: Battle over Chrysler stake
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012UAW trust wants more before selling to Fiat, Mulally to meet with Obama on 'fiscal cliff,' Tesla win, dealer's personal journey.
Pricing power shifts to suppliers
11:00 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012With North American vehicle production headed toward 15 million-plus units next year, automakers are encountering a new breed of supplier: the one that says "no.
Toyota agrees to $25.5 million U.S. investor lawsuit settlement
10:49 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Toyota agreed on Tuesday to pay $25.5 million to settle a shareholder class action lawsuit in federal court accusing the company of not disclosing safety and quality issues related to recalls and reports of unintended vehicle acceleration in 2010.
Stadler says Audi to hit 2012 global sales goal despite Europe's slump
1:19 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Audi, the world's second-largest maker of luxury cars, said it's on track to reach a goal of selling a record 1.4 million vehicles in 2012 and expects the momentum to continue into next year.
Suppliers dodge a bullet named Sandy, but still must track parts
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012
Obama win should fuel electric car production, says Tesla CEO
7:37 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012The re-election of President Barack Obama will likely mean a continuation of the federal government's policy promoting electric and hybrid vehicles, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Monday.
Mulally to join corporate chiefs in U.S. deficit talks with Obama
1:45 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Ford CEO Alan Mulally will be one of a dozen American corporate leaders meeting with President Barack Obama Wednesday to discuss ways to control the federal deficit, the White House said Monday.
Share of older U.S. male drivers declines
1:35 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012The proportion of older male drivers on U.S. roads is declining, which will affect vehicle demand, energy consumption and road safety, University of Michigan researchers say.
Lamborghini CEO says ultra-luxury car demand won't grow in 2013
12:49 pm U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said global demand for ultra-luxury sports cars will probably not increase next year as the European debt crisis drags on and China's economy slows.
Head-up displays get a new pitch: Safety gear
11:00 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Head-up displays are getting a fresh look as safety-alert devices. Suppliers such as Denso, Nippon Seiki, Continental and Delphi Automotive are developing head-up displays that project larger, brighter and more detailed images on the windshield.
JV pushes Valeo to No. 2 HVAC supplier in N.A.
11:00 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Valeo is poised to become North America's second-largest producer of climate-control systems now that the French supplier has formed a joint venture to acquire operations producing those systems from Ford's Automotive Components Holding unit.
GM, Peugeot halt talks on deeper tie-up, report says
11:19 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012GM and alliance partner PSA Peugeot Citroen have halted talks on a deeper tie-up amid misgivings about the French carmaker's worsening finances and government-backed bailout, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Suppliers to the 2013 Honda Accord
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012The redesigned Accord, 3.5 inches shorter than its predecessor, is powered by a 2.4-liter inline-four engine with gasoline direct injection. The available 3.5-liter V-6 engine has cylinder deactivation. These supplier data are compiled by
Delphi completes acquisition of connectors unit
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Delphi Automotive has completed the $982 million acquisition of FCI Group's Motorized Vehicles Division, which supplies connectors.
Visteon opens design center in India
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Visteon has opened a design center in Pune, India. The facility, part of a Visteon engineering center, will house experts in human-machine interface, plus engineers, program managers and market researchers.
IAC dedicates interior parts plant in Romania
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012International Automotive Components Group has opened a plant in Romania to produce interior components.
Goodyear to trim 200 jobs at N.C. tire plant
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plans to eliminate 200 jobs at its tire plant in Fayetteville, N.C.
TRW has contracts to produce electric parking brake
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. says it has contracts to produce its electric parking brake and its electronic stability control system.
Ford creates minority-owned JV with Valeo in Detroit area
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012In another minority supplier initiative created by Ford, V. Johnson Enterprises, an affiliate of former NBA star Vinnie Johnson's Piston Group, today said it was forming a joint venture with French supplier Valeo SA.
Suppliers to the 2013 Lincoln MKZ
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012The redesigned MKZ's base version is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four with turbocharger and gasoline direct injection. Available is a 3.7-liter V-6 engine and a hybrid version. These supplier data are compiled by
Opel labor leader says no Ford-style overhaul imminent at automaker
Nov. 13, 2012 14:55 CETWolfgang Schaefer-Klug, Opel's top labor leader, says he aims to reach a deal on German jobs with the company's management before Christmas and says Ford's decision to close three factories and cull 5,700 jobs in Europe will not serve as a blueprint for General Motors' European unit.
Why this is Alfa Romeo's last chance
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Alfa Romeo has been a never-ending headache for Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne. After seven years and two relaunches, Fiat's sports car subsidiary remains a Rubik's Cube that the workaholic CEO just can't seem to solve.
IAC opens interior parts plant in Romania
Nov. 13, 2012 06:01 CETInternational Automotive Components Group has opened a plant in Romania to produce interior components.
VW brand sales rise 16.3% in October
Nov. 13, 2012 11:49 CETVolkswagen said on Tuesday that global sales of its core brand jumped 16.3 percent in October to 501,300 vehicles, the second-largest gain of the past eight months.
TRW wins contracts to produce electric parking brake
Nov. 13, 2012 06:01 CETTRW Automotive Holdings Corp. says it has contracts to produce its electric parking brake and its electronic stability control system.
Audi will pursue new design strategy
Nov. 13, 2012 10:38 CETAudi says it intends to pursue a new design strategy that will differentiate more between model lines, allow a greater integration of technical features and give emphasis to creating individual styling that pairs the exterior and interior of a vehicle.
Infiniti exec Loire will head Nissan in Italy
Nov. 13, 2012 11:18 CETInfiniti executive Bernard Loire is moving to Italy to head Nissan's operations in the country.
Alfa Romeo's last chance
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Alfa Romeo has been a never-ending headache for Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne. After seven years and two relaunches, Fiat's sports car subsidiary remains a Rubik's Cube that the workaholic CEO just can't seem to solve.
Supplier personnel
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 13, 2012Personnel changes for Visteon, Dura Automotive, Federal-Mogul, TI Automotive, Eaton, Sirius and Fallbrook Technologies.
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Castle of Illusion
Banjo-Kazooie composer is doing Castle of Illusion's OST
Grant Kirkhope lends his talents to the Genesis classic remake
May 02
// Tony Ponce
The Bear meets The Mouse! Errr... sorta. Okay, not really. But wouldn't that be something? The Castle of Illusion HD remake will now be even more spectacular thanks to the knowledge that former Rare composer Grant Kirkhope is...
Even more Rare tunes: Banjo-Tooie soundtrack on Bandcamp
I love this trend
Apr 18
// Jordan Devore
In case you missed it, composer Grant Kirkhope recently tossed the soundtrack to Banjo-Kazooie up on Bandcamp with the pleasant option to pay what you want for the tunes. The decision did not end in painful regret, it would s...
Download this: Banjo-Kazooie soundtrack now on Bandcamp
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Apr 02
// Jordan Devore
After Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope's recent appearance on Game Grumps, I've had the game on my mind and wanted to run through the Xbox Live Arcade re-release for old times' sake. Seemingly out of the b...
Make Banjo 3 happen
Ex-Rare composer reaffirms dream to make Banjo 3
Grant Kirkhope lays it all out on Game Grumps
Mar 31
// Tony Ponce
I was away on a self-imposed hiatus this past week, thus I missed out on sharing this recently released Game Grumps guest starring Grant Kirkhope, composer for Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, th...
My ultimate gaming tradition of Old School Day
Mar 10
// Taylor Stein
Gaming celebration with a personal twist The trip down retro lane is a cherished monthly spectacle among my siblings and I. Every few weeks we put our adult lives on hold to relive the games from our youth. If there is any day that we truly unite as a family, it's while bonding over the classics. As painfully sappy as that sounds, videogames have always acted as a supernatural Band-Aid, mending all pissed off sentiments and sibling-based grudges.While we each were transformed into instant videogame buffs through the allure of the NES, many of our greatest memories reside with the N64. During our version of Old School Day, we welcome the titles that have contributed to the process of shaping us into the people we are today. Super Mario 64, Goldeneye, Star Fox, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Smash Bros., Pokemon Stadium, Rampage, Banjo-Kazooie and Yoshi's Story just to name a few, form the framework of the evening. Those titles served as the backbone of my childhood so it's rather fitting. Each time we get together, we sprinkle in a few different games, maximizing the fun output while minimizing the risk of getting bored through repetition, if that's even possible.Over the course of two to six hours of pizza-induced noshing, old school gaming, and admittedly potent languor, we've typically covered the spectrum of emotions from anger-filled multiplayer sessions, to heartwarming regard in response to a favorite cut scene. In diplomatic fashion, we take turns choosing the next entrant to revitalize our nostalgia, but in reality, any choice is a good one when you're playing favorite games amongst family and friends. Old School Day rocks! Still not convinced? With the next generation of consoles on the horizon, you may be hesitant to turn back the hands of time, to accept the glory of Old School Day. There's no way that earlier generations can compete from a graphical standpoint and not all of the oldies were auditory masterpieces, yet despite these technological inferiorities, the games that defined past generations exude a certain charm that often propels them into superior status. Reliving them for yourself is almost certain to conjure up sentiments such as, "Why don't they make games like this anymore?" rather than, "Yikes, I'll stick with the Xbox." Purchasing the titles through XBLA or PSN is technically a viable option, but summoning the warm feelings of familiarity is that much better in its authentic form. Re-experiencing the definitive moments of a simpler time, a period when eating vegetables and finishing homework were the main opponents of happiness, is satisfying on multiple levels. For one, rekindling ancient memories is enormously rewarding. Exploring old saved files and realizing that wow, I can't believe I actually collected all of those stars, puzzle pieces, coins, or heart pieces is always a heart-warming, ego-boosting find. I recall loading up my saved game from Harvest Moon 64. . . I had ten in-game years worth of gameplay on one file. That's more virtual years than I had spent on Earth at that time; how much would that achievement/trophy be worth? Equally as shocking is the realization that some aspects of older gaming were much more difficult than memory would serve. Conker's Pocket Tales on Gameboy Color was one such instance of perplexity. While I nearly finished the game as a kid and don't recall any Ninja Gaiden-like frustrations, with all my might I can barely get past the first level to this day. I must have had the child-like reflexes of a ninja or at least that's what I keep telling myself. Conker-based inadequacies aside, dusting off your Atari 2600, Dreamcast, or other old console is guaranteed to fulfill your sense of humor as well. Things that were badass in the 1980s or 1990s are often hilarious now. Turok 64 death screams are absolutely priceless, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater has musical accoutrements that will transport you into the late '90s punk scene, and Gex 64 makes in-game references to the X-Files, Poltergeist, and Full House. Who needs a time machine when a gateway to your childhood is right within reach? The essence of forgotten trends and declining fads aids in sweetening any excursion into the past of gaming through hands-on reminiscence and a healthy dose of gut-busting laughter. Beyond the arenas of personal achievement, hilarity, and frustration, hopping on the symbolic DeLorean in the name of Old School Day allows us to respect the pioneers within the industry, those instances of brilliance that set in motion what we now take for granted as technological commodities. Videogames as a medium have come so very far. What started as a hodgepodge of pixels and simplicity has evolved into visual, narrative-driven masterpieces easily on par with cinema. Gaming may have been an obscure hobby decades ago, but whether you adhere to the pastime personally or not, it is impossible to ignore its significance on an economic, cultural, and political scale. The current discussions about videogames and gun control are a testament to that. The industry boasts a powerful presence within the global landscape but also within my own life. I adopted Old School Day as reminder of why I became a gamer in the first place: the fun times with friends and family, the lessons learned from macho protagonists, the ability to step into the shoes of countless characters, and the satisfaction felt from saving the world, galaxy, or universe. If you find yourself in a place of gaming stagnancy, my hope is that after reading this, you'll incorporate a bit of Old School Day into your life and join me in celebrating retro gaming on a regular basis.What are your favorite older games? Do you ever take a break from new releases to play titles from the past?[Note: If you own Pokémon Stadium 2, follow my instructions without restraint for guaranteed laughs. Visit the mini games section and select Streaming Stampede. Make sure to play with the company of an easy or normal com and watch the stupidity ensue. Enjoy!] Image Sources: [1][2][3][4][5]
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The power of videogames can bring the family together
Feb 26
// Taylor Stein
Somewhere in the middle, my parents and videogames As a 1990's kid, the majority of parents that raised my generation either viewed videogames as a complete waste of time, or they just didn't understand the appeal. Where mom and pop celebrated my other childhood extracurricular activities like girl scouts, basketball, and soccer with great fervor, there was always an absence of enthusiasm when it came to my virtual exploits. No one ever threw me a congratulatory party after I rescued Princess Peach from Bowser's castle or applauded my hard work after collecting countless puzzle pieces in the world of Banjo Kazooie. Not that I was expecting them to, but still. In my past, videogames were always perceived under the guise of unimportance, as a fad that would be outgrown. At age five, I was slaying octoroks in Hyrule on NES. By age seven I saved the Lylat System from the evil Andross through the mastery of barrel rolls. The trend continued into adulthood and here I am, as devoted to saving worlds and wasting bad guys as ever before.While my parents were uninterested in adopting gaming as their own vehicle of enjoyment, there was always an essence of conciliation that facilitated my growing habits. As a youth I embarked on numerous crusades to justify the glory of videogames to my genetic forerunners, a battle that I grew weary of fighting, and forfeited long ago. There have been glimmers of hope among the downhill conversion strategy however. Through obnoxious pleading, I successfully convinced my mother to watch me play Final Fantasy X. What started as maternal obligation, actually grew into general interest. Whether it was due to a stroke of luck or holy intervention, my mom became fascinated with the narrative most simply stated as kids, traveling the world, to defeat an enormous creature of destruction. To this day, she refers to the game as 'the one with Tidus and Sin', and while it boggles my mind as to how she cannot recall the name, I hold the memories of her genuine attention very close to my heart. Why some parents are in favor of gaming In the eyes of their children, mothers and fathers are synonymous with un-cool, passé, and outdated. No matter their actual age, something about entering the realms of parenthood instantly reduces one's trendiness credibility to near zero, at least in accordance to the mystical rules of kid law. Parents who approve of games for themselves or their children represent a rare statistic, an opposition to the stereotypical condition of predisposed antiquity.Beyond the allure of earning bonus points from the neighborhood tykes, there are a wide array of reasons why a parent would embrace videogames for their young ones. Sharing a hobby is one compelling rationale, an activity that would lend to bonding on epic levels. The tumultuous years riddled with teenage angst could very well be replaced with adolescent tranquility, double rainbows, and world peace. While I may be prone to obvious hyperbole, passing the torch of acquired gamer knowledge from father to son, or mother to daughter is truly a special experience. It might not share the same mass appeal as learning to ride a bike or throw a football, but hey, maybe it should.Traversing virtual landscapes along with saving naive princesses and shooting frothy-mouthed aliens can actually be quite beneficial as well. According to New Scientist, "Sophisticated video games have had demonstrable effects on their players. For example, people who frequently play action games often outperform non-gamers on measures of perception and cognition." When in doubt, quote a guy in a lab coat. In reality, keeping the youngsters occupied is worth its weight in gold. Think about all the trouble they could be getting into, and then be appreciative that the only prostitute he'll be beating with a bat is in Grand Theft Auto. Concerned parents and videogame controversy To starkly contrast the warm fuzzy feelings of the previous paragraph, there is a separate breed of pro-creators who demonize the interactive adventures that many of us hold so dear. Whether adhering to misguided perceptions like, "Videogames will rot your brain", or a sense of personal vendetta against all of game-kind, there are some parents who are unable to acknowledge the medium or its place as an act of leisure.Money is one thing, videogames are f**king expensive! Not to mention, the next generation of consoles is lingering on the horizon which will ultimately multiply the fund requirements for any parent. Others might be wary of the violent or mature content within many popular franchises, but that's what responsible parenting is about. Five-year-olds probably shouldn't play Dead Space 3 before bedtime, but that doesn't mean someone within an older age bracket shouldn't either. Can you imagine putting a toddler in the shoes of the revenge-driven maniac, Kratos from the God of War? Probably not the best idea.Perhaps the most persuasive argument within the parental anti-videogame consortium, is that youths should spend their time doing something more constructive than sitting in front of a TV all day. Fortifying an ass groove in the living room couch clearly asserts your dominance over the space, but gaming should not be 24/7 sport. Eat those vegetables, finish your homework, play outside and THEN get back to working on that sofa dent. The future of parents and gaming While my parents never championed the title of gamer, growing up in the '50s and '60s wasn't exactly an ideal or realistic era to be bitten by the gaming bug. With the vast advances in technology over the past few decades, videogames have ascended into the mainstream on a silver platter. Smartphones, tablets, consoles, PC, and handhelds allow for gaming to exist in just about every format.Accessibility has driven mass appeal, and mainstream allure now welcomes gaming aficionados of all ages, genders, and social positions. These days, the bipartisan nature of approval versus disapproval of videogames is a diminishing distinction. Just about everyone can unite under the flag of gamerdom in some way, and I would expect that kids, parents, young and old will become even more enamored with gaming in the years to come.How did your parents view playing videogames when you were a small fry? Which category do your parents fall into? Do you plan on raising your future kids as gamers? Image sources [1][2][3][4][5]
Love, hate, and everything inbetween
Not every hobby is created equally nor is every pastime equally respected. As a gaming enthusiast, videogames represent the epitome of entertainment in my eyes. They alone reign atop my personal pedestal of happiness, a speci...
brentalfloss wanted to join Banjo-Kazooie's sound team
Oct 05
// Tony Ponce
brentalfloss loves Banjo-Kazooie, but that shouldn't come as a surprise. I mean, doesn't everybody? In his younger, flossier days, he wanted to be a part of Rare's BK team. Let him explain: I found some old compositions of ...
A spiritual successor to Banjo-Tooie by ex-Rare, you say?
Sep 26
// Jordan Devore
"Let's make the spiritual successor to Banjo-Tooie! Core members of the original team are ready to go. All we need is your support," reads Twitter account @MingyJongo. Why, that sounds too good to be true! And maybe it is -- ...
Games on Demand picks up Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Jan 05
// Jordan Devore
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts was a weird one for me. I loved it as an outlet for creativity with familiar characters and it's got one thing I can always support, vibrant blue skies, but I'm still not over thinking about ho...
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts OST headed for retail, iTunes
Jun 29
// Jordan Devore
When I think of my favorite videogame tunes from the N64 days, the sounds of the original Banjo-Kazooie often fill my head. I mean, at the mere mention of "Freezeezy Peak," I immediately hear the opening to that wor...
Latest screens and trailer for Banjo-Tooie XBLA excite
Apr 22
// Jordan Devore
You know what today is, don't you? An average, boring Wednesday. But exactly one week from now? Why that's the day Banjo-Tooie comes out on Xbox LIVE Arcade, of course.At 1200 Microsoft Points, I can understand how some of yo...
T-minus two weeks until Banjo-Tooie hits Xbox LIVE Arcade
Apr 15
// Jordan Devore
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Mar 31
// Jordan Devore
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Mar 24
// Jordan Devore
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Mar 06
// Jordan Devore
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Jan 27
// Jordan Devore
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Dec 20
// Nick Chester
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Dec 18
// Jordan Devore
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Dec 04
// Jim Sterling
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Destructoid review: Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Nov 25
// Ashley Davis
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (Xbox 360)Developed by Rare Ltd.Published by Microsoft Game StudiosReleased on November 11, 2008Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts' story begins with a visit to Spiral Mountain, where Banjo and Kazooie are both a little out of shape after eight years of peace. They are visited by the Pong-faced Lord of Games, who whisks them away to his videogame factory headquarters to do battle with a re-animated Gruntilda for the ownership of Spiral Mountain.The game's silly storyline is only the beginning of Rare's trademark sense of humor. From the giant trash can that is filled with copies of Grabbed by the Ghoulies, to the comical way in which Bottles the Mole's eyes always stay in his glasses even when they're knocked off his face, the developers' wonderful sense of humor shines out of the game's every orifice. It is likely to be one of the elements of the game that will keep you playing above all others.The other thing that may keep you playing is the fact that the game is actually fun. As I got further and further into it, it got harder for me to believe that I had disliked the demo so much. Things have definitely been tightened up for the retail release of the game, and I want that to be known right away. Many people were turned off by the same things that I was, and while they weren't completely fixed, the game feels like it is much more playable now.Nuts & Bolts is a collect-a-thon, but in a slightly different way than its predecessors. Everything that you find has some sort of use, which makes the collecting feel much less like a meaningless chore. Jiggies are still used to get into new worlds, Musical Notes are now used as currency, and Mumbo Crates contain new parts to build vehicles with. A lot of the collecting is optional, and in the case of vehicle parts, you will be able to use the same part on all of your blueprints, so you are not forced into searching for duplicates.The time that you spend outside of a vehicle is about what you would expect from a Banjo title. You are able to run, climb, and swim through the vast worlds that the game takes place in. Kazooie is still used to attack, but she has not retained her special moves over the years. Instead, she is given a magical wrench to bash enemies with. For what it's worth, it works well enough, but the game is obviously not based on combat. You will use the wrench to pick up items and activate Jiggy vending machines more often than you will use it to maim anything. With the exception of climbing (you don't grab onto poles or ladders as easily as you should) and the sometimes faulty camera, the platforming is pretty solid.While you can get around on your own, driving will quickly become second nature to you because of all the time you will be spending behind the wheel. All of the worlds you will visit are made to be traversed by machine, and all of the Jiggy challenges are all done in vehicles. Many of them will force you into making quick trips to the Garage to cook up something that will work best for the task that lies ahead. The creation system is so simple to work with that it is in no way a hindrance, and it never gets old or feels like a chore to build. In fact, the feeling is quite the inverse. I am not usually one to enjoy building things in video games, so I surprised myself when I spent a lot more time building and testing vehicles than I did playing the rest of the game. Nuts & Bolts' vehicle creation has been compared to that of the Gummi Ship Workshop in Kingdom Hearts, but the similarities end at their building block systems. Mumbo's Garage is much deeper and a whole lot more fun. Parts can easily be looked through, slapped on, and moved around your workstation. Outside of challenges, you always have the ability to transport yourself to the Garage while in the different game worlds by holding up on the D-pad, making it easy to quickly stick whatever part you may need or want onto what you're driving. You can also choose from any of your saved blueprints from the start menu to switch vehicles entirely.The controls definitely feel better now than they did in the demo, but there are still some problems with driving. Many times, after I had tweaked a vehicle extensively until it ran well on the testing grounds, the controls would somehow become horrendous once it was taken out into the real game. Driving in reverse still feels a little off as well, and it is sure to mess you up at least a few times during challenges.Another negative point is that it can be difficult to hit anything with some of the weapons that you can attach to your vehicles, especially if you want to keep moving as you shoot. They cannot be aimed, nor is there even a crosshair to let you see where your shots will end up going. You can get along well enough without weapons most of the time, but for Jiggies that require you to move around quickly and fight off hordes of enemies, you're better off hopping out of your car and trying to chase them down with your wrench if you don't have any of the better guns. Overall, the driving is okay, but it will ruin your good times on occasion. You will sometimes have to give up on a challenge and just move on to save yourself some frustration.You will quickly learn that vehicles that are built better control better. The more time your spend in the Garage, the less you will experience vehicles that handle horribly. It takes work and thorough testing to get something that will not flip over every two seconds or run in circles involuntarily. Those who feel like they would be too lazy to spend a lot of time building do have a ton of pre-made blueprints and half-built vehicles to choose from. However, it might be a little hard to win anything with the defaults that you are given. If you're not willing to put any work into it, don't be surprised if you find yourself unable to win Jiggies.There are plenty of other things that the game has to offer besides collecting golden puzzle pieces, such as a ton of multiplayer modes that can be played locally or over Live. The games are split into two categories: races and "sports" games. Races are pretty much the same thing that you will run into several times during single-player. Sports range from very fun (flinging your vehicle into the air to hit targets on the ground in a game of human darts) to horrible (a deathmatch reliant on inaccurate weapons). There are also a ton of side-quests and games tucked into the single-player game's central hub world (check out Klungo's Arcade, you will not be disappointed). Even if you feel like you will not replay the game after your initial play-through, you will feel as though you got your money's worth out of it. The game's length is further extended by all the time that will inevitably be spent in the Garage.I went into Nuts & Bolts a skeptic, but soon found myself loving what the game has to offer. It has its flaws, but it is a fun, silly platformer/racing game hybrid, and a welcome break from the numerous other serious fall releases. At only $39.99, it can be had for a much cheaper price as well. I believe that this game can stand alongside the Viva Piñata series as a step in the right direction for Rare. But it still may not be for everyone, especially the fans of the older games who are dead-set on wanting a straight platformer out of this title. Regardless of how you feel about the game, give Nuts & Bolts a rent, and who knows -- you may end up purchasing the game with the desire to see it to the end, and then some. Score: 7 -- Good (7s are solid games that definitely have an audience. Might lack replay value, could be too short or there are some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.)
Rare is a developer that I desperately want to see flourish again. I know they have it in them to make great games, but these days, they always seem to get something wrong. When they announced that they were changing the new ...
Rare WILL fix Banjo-Kazooie text issues?
Nov 08
// Jim Sterling
Earlier in the week we reported that there would be no fix coming for the barely legible text in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. The text was so small that it rendered the game practically worthless for SDTV owners, and wasn...
Rare won't fix Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts for SDTVs
Nov 05
// Jim Sterling
You know, they're called Standard Definition TVs for a reason. The videogame industry has been quick to jump on the Hi-Def bandwagon, regardless of the fact that SDTVs are still the, y'know, standard, and Rare has made a clea...
Killer Instinct teased in Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts demo
Oct 29
// Brad Nicholson
Despite sheet music and Viva Pinata cards, Rare has remained fairly tight-lipped about the possibility of a Killer Instinct sequel. That is, until now. Today, we've spotted yet another piece to add to the KI mystery in the Ba...
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts demo on Live now!
Oct 29
// Jim Sterling
If you woke up this morning desperate to experience the joys of a bear and a bird building their own flying cars, then you are in luck, friend! Rare's upcoming vehicular platformer, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, is now ava...
Banjo-Kazooie 3 gets release date as my wallet gets emptier
Oct 22
// Jim Sterling
I really can't afford all of this win. Fable 2 and Dead Space both hit the UK this Friday, I have Saint's Row 2 in my bag, and there are even more killer games on the horizon that I need off the store shelf and onto mine. Ban...
TGS 08: These Banjo-Kazooie walk-through videos have me all hot and bothered
Oct 08
// Jordan Devore
Whoa, talk about a media overload! GameTrailers currently has a load of Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts content from TGS 08, and if you couldn't tell from the title, it's got this Banjo-Kazooie fanboy extremely happy.In addit...
Banjo-Kazooie takes a trip to Showdown Town in brand new trailer
Oct 02
// Jim Sterling
[video]105978:458[/video] I think it's great how the original negative reaction to Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts has mostly faded away, with gamers having taken the stick out of their spiceholes long enough to see that the ...
Destructoid interview: Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
Sep 26
// Jim Sterling
Destructoid: It has been many long years since we last saw Banjo-Kazooie on a home console. What made you decide that now was the time to resurrect them after such a long time in videogame character purgatory?Read: I don't think anyone here at Rare ever really thought the bear had gone for good, more like in a period of hibernation. The truth is we didn't want to make 'just another' platformer and not until now has the technology allowed us make a game as new and exciting as we thought the franchise deserved. Destructoid: When the first details of Nuts & Bolts were released, what did you make of the somewhat cynical reaction from fans who didn't think the premise was "true" to the spirit of the series? Have you found that the reception is getting warmer the closer you come to release?Read: It was totally expected and in many ways welcomed. What it meant was that fans were still deeply passionate about the franchise. Our belief in the new gameplay direction was strong enough to know that we'd eventually win over the majority of doubters. And yes, I do believe perceptions of the game have improved as more details have been released. Hopefully by the time the game is out everyone will have forgotten those initial reactions and just enjoy playing the game. Destructoid: It's sometimes seems to be a fine line between innovation and tradition, where too much of one or the other can lead to a game being accused of altering and ruining everything, or becoming stale. How hard is it to work on something like Banjo, with the strong fanbase it has, and provide enough fresh content while keeping old school fans happy?Read: Again, I think it comes down to the confidence we had in the original concept. Nuts & Bolts, beneath all of its next gen loveliness, is still very much a Banjo game. Its characters and unique style of humor are all as strong as ever. Yes, we still expect a small percentage of the old-school fans to pine for a traditional Banjo game but hopefully, once they play the game, they'll totally enjoy the new direction in which we've taken the franchise. Destructoid: In the recently released Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise, the Xbox Vision camera was used in order to get special in-game features. Could a similar idea happen in Nuts & Bolts to gain extra parts for one's vehicular constructions?Read: We love what the Piñata guys have done with the Vision Camera and yes, it's a technology that could work well in Nuts & Bolts. The truth is, so many ideas came forth during the development of the game it was unrealistic to get everything in that we would have liked. Maybe it's something we could look into in the future, so watch this space. Destructoid: It was announced that the game would include co-op. How is that set to work in the traditionally single-player B-K world? Will it be story-driven, or a separate feature from the main game entirely?Read: Again, so many ideas, so little time to implement everything you would like. It's an inescapable fact of game development that sometimes gameplay features have to be dropped. Unfortunately, for several reasons, co-op play was one of these features. That said, the team are extremely pleased with how well the multi-player side of Nuts & Bolts has turned out. We're confident that players will get great enjoyment from playing both over LIVE and across split screen against friends on their own sofas. Destructoid: When can we expect to hear more about the Stop n' Swop feature?Read: Under strict instruction, IT have wired up all Banjo team keyboards to self destruct if they ever detect when the two 'S' words are typed in. Several team members are already "never going to play piano" and I don't intend to join them. Destructoid: We now know that the first Banjo-Kazooie is coming to the Xbox Live Marketplace to coincide with Nuts & Bolts. With the well-documented problems revolving around GoldenEye 007's once-rumored appearance on Xbox Live, were there any hurdles in making this happen?Read: Not at all. As we here at Rare have not been involved in the game's development it was a great surprise to one day have a completed version of B-K appear on our dev kits. Having tested the first game I can honestly say that it's totally faithful to the original ... minus the occasionally choppy framerate. Destructoid: How well are you expecting Nuts & Bolts to fare in terms of sales? For all Viva Piñata's critical acclaim, it doesn't seem to have fully gelled with the predominantly young male audience of the Xbox 360. Do you expect that the Xbox 360 can become a platform not so dominated by "gritty" shooters like Gears of War, and that Rare titles will be able to stand out more in the future?Read: It really is something that, as developers, is out of our hands. Traditionally, the average age of owners drops through a consoles lifetime. Hopefully this trend will continue and games like Piñata (and hopefully Banjo!) can start getting the sales their critical acclaim merits. Destructoid: Finally, can you say something that I could controversially take out of context for a sensationalist headline that would totally get me a Digg frontpage?Read: What, apart from the rumour that one of the Banjo design team has been known to wear women's underwear? Not really, they've kept me in a darkened room now for 2 years, only being allowed to leave to perform necessary bodily functions. The sum total of gossip I get to read is on web sites such as this one. Sorry!
Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts caused quite a stir when it was first revealed. For years, fans of the platforming bear and bird duo waited for a true Banjo-Kazooie sequel, and when it was finally announced for the Xbox 360, ...
Banjo-Tooie coming to XBLA next year; Banjo-Kazooie dated
Sep 24
// Chad Concelmo
Banjo-Kazooie is one of the greatest platformers ever created, even surpassing masterpiece Super Mario 64 in my mind. Banjo-Tooie -- the game's amazingly named sequel -- is also awesome, although it lacks a little of th...
Banjo-Kazooie DLC is ... gasp ... POSSIBLE!
Sep 11
// Jim Sterling
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Gordo salutes veterans from World War II
Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:44 p.m.
GORDO | Every Veterans Day for the past 12 years, the residents of Gordo have come together for a celebration in honor of their local veterans. This year, the town honored its World War II veterans, including one in particular Medal of Honor winner Charles W. Davis.
Tuscaloosa County License Commissioner Jeff Brown, a Gordo native and U.S. Army veteran, was the keynote speaker for Wednesdays celebration, and Davis was the subject of his address.
I grew up in Gordo and I had never heard of him, and I wanted to make sure folks in town had heard of him, Brown said. I didnt know there was a Medal of Honor winner from here until I started researching. I think its good not to forget.
Davis, who died in 1991, was awarded the Medal of Honor because of his efforts in World War II when he volunteered to carry instructions to a unit that had been trapped by Japanese crossfire. The next morning he led the men in his battalion as they seized a hill and broke the Japanese resistance, according to the Arlington National Cemetery Web site.
Brown focused on Davis faith, and used that as a springboard for the rest of his speech. He talked about how Davis ran away from home at 15 and was taken in by the Gordo High School band director, then went on to serve in the Marines and Army for almost 20 years.
What I want them to take away is what influence they can have on young people and help them to be patriotic, Brown said. The Fourth of July is about independence, but Veterans Day is about freedom. Its not just military guys that fight for freedom, its everyone.
Also during the Gordo celebration, Jerome and Denny Hickman and a few of their friends provided the crowd with an air show featuring 22 planes, mostly from the World War II era.
We all meet here just to have Veterans Day and pay tribute with all the airplanes, Denny Hickman said.
Among the planes that flew in the show were three P-51s, of which there are only 150 still in existence; a Navy 220; a Russian MIG from the Cold War era; and three T-60s, a World War II trainer plane.
A group of pilots came to Gordo from throughout Mississippi and Alabama to fly in the show. They are led by Alan Henley, who was recently injured in a crash, but came out to show his support.
Were just glad to be a part of this, Henley said. It means a lot to the community to have the support of all the aviators, but especially this team.
This same group also did a flyover for a nearby nursing home in honor of Veterans Day.
We found out there were some World War II veterans at the Aliceville nursing home so they brought them all outside and we did a flyover, Denny Hickman said.
About 500 people turned out for the celebration in a town with a population of about 1,500.
The event is organized every year by the Gordo Rotary Club. Area churches get involved and donate food for a dinner held
afterward in honor of the veterans, said Rotary Club member Melba Moss.
This years event was a little different from that of previous years, Moss said.
Up until this year, we had a special honor and memorial for five veterans, but the World War II veterans are dying so fast, we did it for all of them, she said.
Air Force Master Sergeant James Oglesby attended the ceremony, and shared a few of his experiences afterward. He served for 22 years, some in Korea and Vietnam, and spent a total of 15 years in the Far East before he retired 40 years ago. He turned 81 on Tuesday.
Seemed to me like it only took a few years to get to these 40 years, and it seemed to me like those 22 years took a long time, Oglesby said. I guess thats the sign of getting older. When youre young, everything seems to take so long.
At the beginning of the ceremony, Jimmy Brown, the master of ceremonies for the event, read out the names of each veteran who had passed away in the past year, and rang a bell to represent their deaths.
The Gordo High School band played several songs and Robert Lence played Amazing Grace and Scotland the Brave on bagpipes during the ceremony. The American Legion Honor Guard performed a 21-gun salute to the veterans in attendance.
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2 pounds red new potatoes
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
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Cook potatoes in boiling salted water in a large saucepan for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender when pierced.
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While potatoes are warm, sprinkle with vinegar and oil, toss well and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss again with chives and serve immediately.
Great with pork chops.
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Calories 162 calories; Protein 2 grams; Fat 9 grams; Sodium 7 milligrams; Cholesterol 0 milligrams; Saturated Fat 1 grams; Carbohydrates 19 grams; Fiber 2 grams
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