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Since today is National Gun Control Day, it's worth remembering that many of the same politicians who hate guns also love gun manufacturers, and not just in New York (where, as I mentioned in December, politicians such as Rep. Chuck Schumer [D-NY] have helped dole out $6 million in subsidies to the factory that produces the politically reviled Bushmaster rifle).
Here's a piece in the West Hartford News titled: "Taxpayers subsidize assault gun makers." Get past the nebulous scare-word "assault," and tuck into the Gun Corporatism:
Taxpayers across the country are subsidizing the manufacturers of assault rifles used in multiple mass killings, including the massacre of 20 children and six adults at an elementary school in Newtown last month.
A Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting examination of tax records shows that five companies that make semiautomatic rifles have received more than $19 million in tax breaks, most within the past five years. [...]
The states providing the subsidies since 2003 are Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Oklahoma. [...]
One of the breaks that went to a Smith & Wesson factory in Maine was based on a program initiated by then-Gov. Angus King, now the state's U.S. senator-elect.
King, in an email, said, "Various tax-incentive programs have been enacted over the years in Maine and virtually every other state to encourage and support job creation, particularly in the manufacturing sector. No one suggested at the time these programs were created — or since, as far as I know — that the government should decide which particular businesses within broad categories would be more or less desirable."
When big-city mayors and some federal officials, notably Clinton-era housing secretary Andrew Cuomo, decided to sign up for a litigation crusade against the firearms industry, they floated two major themes. First, they said, gunmakers and dealers had improperly "flooded" the market with weapons, ignoring indications that some were likely to fall into the hands of bad guys. Second, they had refused to adopt various supposedly promising safety measures intended to reduce the rate of accidental or deliberate gun injury, including "smart gun" technologies, integral trigger locks, and child-proofing devices, among others.
By an amusing irony, the cities that filed suit [in 2007 against gun makers] also happened to serve as some of the nation's biggest suppliers of guns, especially of "personal protection" firearms-that is, the kind intended for use against people rather than critters. The resale of city-owned weaponry-police surplus, as well as guns seized from lawbreakers-is a prized cash cow for city administrations. New Orleans, for example, at the very moment of announcing its first-in-the-country suit against gunmakers, had just finished scoring one of the biggest gun-resale deals ever when it sold through a broker some 7,300 guns, including TEC-9s and various other semiautomatics whose importation and manufacture Congress had banned in 1994. Detroit unloaded a remarkable 13-plus tons of weaponry not long before filing its suit.
[angryman post that "Bush did it, too" in 3...2...1.]


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New Duel Events allow you to unleash power-ups and chaos on opponents as you vie for Olympic Glory
The worlds of Mario and Sonic come together once more for 17 exciting events in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games™, arriving on Wii U in Australia and New Zealand on June 25. Taking place in Rio de Janeiro, host city of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, the latest instalment of the series features over 30 playable characters, the ability to play as your Mii, and plenty of frantic four-player multiplayer action to enjoy with friends and family, including the new Duel Events, which give familiar sports a classic Mario & Sonic twist.
Rugby Sevens is one of three sports, along with Football and Beach Volleyball, that comes with its own Duel Event. The action's powered-up, familiar items like Bullet Bills and Chaos Emeralds are allowed, and chaotic multiplayer matches are guaranteed. In Duel Events, players build up Duel Points by pulling off actions like tackling, spiking or shooting, then have to score a try, point or goal to add these Duel Points to their total score. Last-gasp turnarounds and severe drubbings on an unprecedented scale await!
Players can also vie for gold medals in classic Olympic Games events like Boxing, Archery, and the 100m sprint, using either the Wii U GamePad in single-player, or with Wii Remote button controls in multiplayer. All events take place in venues modelled after the real-life venues of the Olympic Games, bringing an authentic touch of Rio to the proceedings. Rhythm Gymnastics (with clubs) and Rugby Sevens – the latter making its debut at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games – are also playable for the first time.
Alongside the new events comes the new Heroes Showdown mode: an addition for only the most dedicated Mario and Sonic fans out there, as it's unlocked after achieving first place or being in the winning team in all 17 player events in single-player, or by winning the Bronze Medal more than seven times in tournaments. Competitors join up with Team Mario or Team Sonic and battle it out against the other side in knockout rounds. Events are picked at random for a real test of all-around skill, and each round a character from the losing team is knocked out until either all members are knocked out, or Team Captains Mario and Sonic are eliminated, so it's all on the line to be the last team standing.
Over 30 playable characters from the Mario and Sonic series appear, including some that are exclusive to certain events. Sporting hopefuls can put themselves in the game as their Mii, and take part in tournaments for each event. Coins and rings earned through gameplay can be used to buy additional costumes from the Mario series or Sonic series respectively.
Additional special tournaments can be accessed through the use of amiibo figures, which can be used after completing 25 tournaments. By tapping a Sonic amiibo to the Wii U GamePad, the Sonic League will begin, pitting a player's Mii against characters from the Sonic series. Meanwhile, the Mario League can be played if any Mario amiibo is tapped, and will see players squaring off against characters from the Mushroom Kingdom. A special Mario or Sonic Mii costume will be earned for winning their respective leagues, while scanning in any other amiibo will reward the player with either coins or rings to use at the Item Stand for a chance to win additional costumes.
With 14 official Olympic Games disciplines and three Duel Events, over 30 playable characters and the ability to play as your Mii, and local multiplayer for up to four players, Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games™ will offer everyone a chance to go for the gold when it comes to Wii U on June 25!
The Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Fortissimo Edition includes six-track CD, artbook, a download code for extra content, and more
Anyone ready to take on a totally new kind of RPG experience should get ready to give a virtuoso performance in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, arriving on Wii U in Australia and New Zealand on June 25. In this new title from the RPG masters at Atlus, tactical turn-based combat and a story rooted in modern-day Japanese culture combine with stellar production values for a real one-off experience. This energetic game features a deep battle system inspired by both the Fire Emblem and Shin Megami Tensei series imbued with a J-Pop twist, and includes real-life locations in Tokyo.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE follows a squad of Japanese teens, including high-school student Itsuki Aoi, his friend Touma Akagi, and aspiring pop idol Tsubasa Oribe. When a wave of evil Mirages attacks Tokyo and kidnaps Tsubasa, she and Itsuki fearlessly fight them off with the help of Fire Emblem characters Chrom and Caeda, eventually freeing themselves from the Idolasphere. When they return to the real world, they're recruited by Talent Agency Fortuna Entertainment – secret defenders against the invading Mirages – and commit to destroying the evil once and for all.
As the story unfolds, players will explore dungeon-style Idolaspheres, each with a unique theme such as photography or television, where they'll battle Mirages in richly strategic turn-based combat. Exploiting enemy weaknesses, inspired by Fire Emblem's "rock-paper-scissors" weapon triangle system, deals extra damage and can lead to Sessions: combination attacks where teammates continue the onslaught to pile on the damage. Battle possibilities expand even further as combatants learn new skills and abilities, giving tacticians the ability to unleash spectacular special moves and devastate their opponents with strike after strike.
Players' journey through this stylish adventure will be accompanied by the original Japanese voice acting (with English subtitles), as well as the original soundtrack created by Japanese company Avex, to fully immerse fans in a modern-day Tokyo beset by evil mirages.
Launching alongside the solus game (SRP AU$89.95) on June 25, the limited Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Fortissimo Edition (SRP AU$119.95) should be music to RPG fans' ears. Arriving with an artbook, six-track Special Vocal Selection CD, song lyric cards and stickers, it also includes a download code for all planned downloadable content. These three packs, which will also be available to purchase separately in Nintendo eShop, include additional dungeon quests and costumes for several characters for the complete Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE experience.
Get ready to slay evil mirages – and slay like a pop star – in Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, an exclusive Japanese RPG from the genre masters at Atlus, coming exclusively to Wii U on June 25.
DLC Map Packs 1 & 2 will provide new content throughout the year
The fate of two nations is in your hands when Fire Emblem Fates releases exclusively for Nintendo 3DS family systems on May 21 in Australia and New Zealand. The latest in the long-running series of strategic turn-based RPGs will see players choosing to side with the Hoshido family they were born to, the Nohr family they were raised by, or forge their own path in one of three unique campaigns in Birthright, Conquest, and Revelation respectively.
Fire Emblem Fates is the latest title in the franchise following 2013's acclaimed Fire Emblem: Awakening, and will release on May 21 following the series' best-ever launch in the United States earlier this year. Each entry in the Fire Emblem series spans across different nations and continents in the same world at various points in its history, and sees the player take control of an ever-growing army as they attempt to prevent war and restore peace to their realm.
For the first time in the Fire Emblem series, the player's customisable avatar, Corrin, is the lead protagonist. Raised as royalty in the Nohr Kingdom, their life is forever changed when they discover that they were actually born to the Hoshido royal family, but were kidnapped as a child by the evil Nohrian King Garon. However, both nations are on the brink of war, and Corrin must now choose whether to help defend the kingdom they were born to, help reform the regime they grew up in, or reject both sides of the conflict in an attempt to broker peace between nations.
Each path that Corrin can choose – protecting Hoshido in Birthright, siding with Nohr in Conquest, or refusing to choose in Revelation – will change the story in significant ways, providing wholly different Fire Emblem experiences each suited to different play styles and player experience levels. Those who play Birthright will be able to take on the Challenge Maps, which allow players to earn experience and money whenever they choose, much like Fire Emblem: Awakening. As such, this path is ideal for newcomers, or those for whom Awakening was their first experience with the series. Conquest, however, contains a different cast of recruitable characters and does not have these Challenge Maps, resulting in more limited character growth and finances, and thus a tougher challenge more akin to older games in the Fire Emblem series, and is therefore most recommended for franchise veterans. The download-only Revelation path represents the ultimate challenge of the three paths, and will reveal the truth behind the war, and is thus recommended especially for those who have finished one or both of the other story paths. Revelation will also include the Challenge Maps and allows recruitment of all but two characters from the previous two campaigns, with one new character exclusive to the Revelation story.
Battles in the Fire Emblem series often see players take their small force of recruited soldiers against ever-increasing armies as they attempt to restore peace to their nation. Combat is turn-based, requiring careful planning as any false moves or failed attacks will see units become exposed and vulnerable to the enemy's attack. Making strategy even more important is the fact that, should one of the player's units be cut down in battle in Classic Mode, then they'll either be killed off for good, or will become too injured to ever return to the battlefield to aid you.
The release of Fire Emblem: Awakening saw the introduction of Casual Mode, where fallen characters are revived after each battle. Fire Emblem Fates introduces Phoenix Mode, where any fallen allies will revive after each in-game turn, providing a new, easier difficulty level for newcomers and players who want to concentrate on the story. With Phoenix Mode, Casual Mode, and Classic Mode, players of all skill levels will be able to cut through the combat in a way that best suits their abilities.
Those familiar with the Fire Emblem series may also find themselves approaching combat in ways they haven't before. By accessing Dragon Veins on the map, new pathways can be created and travelled across, while the terrain can be changed in order to aid progress or hinder the enemy, opening up unprecedented tactical possibilities. The weapons triangle – where axes beat lances, lances beat swords, and swords beat axes – has also been expanded to include magic, bows, and additional weapons, making careful planning and strategy even more important if you wish to keep your allies out of harm's way.
After each battle, players can spend time in their base of operations, which allows them to interact with recruited characters, bolster their defences to keep out invaders, and build new structures, some of which are exclusive to the Hoshido or Nohr sides and allow the purchase of new weapons and items. Friends can face off against each other in turn-based combat in both online and local multiplayer; each side can take five of their favourite units into battle to see who the ultimate strategist is.
Meanwhile, tapping in* the Ike, Lucina, Marth or Robin amiibo will cause these heroes of past Fire Emblem games to appear in the player's castle. After the third time these heroes have visited your castle, they can be challenged in combat. Should you prove to be the superior strategist, then they will join your force and can be used as an ally in future battles.
Both Birthright and Conquest are wholly different campaigns that contain unique challenges, and by accessing the Branch of Fate on the main menu, it's possible to purchase the opposing path at a reduced cost, as well as Revelation when it launches on June 10, using Nintendo eShop funds. Strategists yet to decide which version they want to play through can find out more about these games in two Developer's Commentary videos, A Tale of Two Families – Birthright and A Tale of Two Families – Conquest.
Those who want even more content have the option of purchasing Fire Emblem Fates Map Pack 1 via the Dragon's Gate, accessible after the completion of Chapter 6, from May 21. The eleven downloadable maps that make up this pack will be released periodically from launch through to July, providing a series of extra challenges, opportunities to gain more experience and money, and even recruit a new character. Late July will also see the launch of Map Pack 2 in Australia and New Zealand, which will include another six downloadable maps, providing plenty of content to keep strategy fans busy throughout winter. An additional free piece of content will also be made available during the distribution of each Map Pack.
Fire Emblem Fates will also release as a Limited Edition, featuring a Game Card with all three story paths included, an artbook, a landscape dual-sided poster and an exclusive SteelBook® case. This Limited Edition also lets players get their hands on the Revelation story path before it releases on Nintendo eShop at the later date of June 10.
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The New Nintendo 3DS XL Fire Emblem Fates Edition** will also launch in Australia and New Zealand May 21, providing the perfect opportunity for budding strategists to join the ranks of Nintendo 3DS owners and experience the latest entries in the Fire Emblem series.
Owners of New Nintendo 3DS systems will also be able to purchase new Cover Plates that feature the warring families of Nohr and Hoshido.
My Nintendo members will also be able to exchange 20 Gold Points for a 10% discount for Fire Emblem Fates ahead of its launch, with the discount applied for purchases from Nintendo eShop between May 21 and June 16. Those purchasing Fire Emblem Fates via Nintendo eShop in the first four weeks after launch will also receive a free download code for the Two Kingdoms theme.
Fight for your friends in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, fight for your family in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, or fight for the truth in Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation: the choice is yours. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest for Nintendo 3DS family systems launch in Australia and New Zealand on May 21, and Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation will arrive on Nintendo eShop on June 10.
* Using the NFC functionality on New Nintendo 3DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL, or by using the NFC Reader/Writer accessory for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 2DS, and Nintendo 3DS XL systems.
** Software not included.
Mobile app Miitomo crosses 10 million users worldwide; next apps will be games in the Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing series
Nintendo announced a variety of updates during the earnings announcement for its full fiscal year, ended March 31. These updates included the first information about Nintendo's next video game system, code-named NX.
"As we report the results of the last fiscal year, we also look forward to an exciting period ahead with further growth in our mobile business, new products for our dedicated video game systems and continued progress in our efforts to increase the number of consumers experiencing our IP through games, licensing and expanded entertainment," said Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima.
For a complete overview of Nintendo's financial announcements, as well as changes to Nintendo's governance system, please visit Nintendo's Investor Relations website at https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en. Announcement highlights include:
Free download for Nintendo 3DS family systems and Wii U allows you to play a range of puzzles with any amiibo figure
amiibo owners in Australia and New Zealand will soon have a brand new way to enjoy Nintendo's toys-to-life series, as puzzle game Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge arrives on Nintendo 3DS family systems and Wii U as a free download from Nintendo eShop on April 29.
First released in November 2014, amiibo are interactive figures based on Nintendo characters that let players access new content and experiences in compatible Nintendo games. Using an amiibo with compatible software is easy: just tap it to the Wii U GamePad, the NFC area on New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL systems, or by using the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory for Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 2DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems. With over 90 amiibo figures to collect and more than 25 compatible Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games in Australia and New Zealand, there are plenty of ways make the most of amiibo.
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, the latest title in the long-running puzzle series that began as Mario vs. Donkey Kong, is only playable through the use of amiibo figures. Players use the touch screen to guide a Mini Toy to the goal door in each stage by moving girders and changing the toy's direction to make sure it avoids enemies, spikes, Thwomps, and any other perils that could put a stop to the march of the Minis.
While any amiibo figure can be used to play through the game, amiibo figures of certain Mario series characters will each open up a Mini Toy of that character for players to control. Would-be puzzle solvers must then make use of that character's special abilities to reach the specific amiibo door and gain access to additional special levels. As well as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong, extra challenges can be accessed by scanning in amiibo of Rosalina, Diddy Kong, Bowser, Bowser Jr. and Yoshi, all of whom are making their first appearance in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series.
Each of these Mini characters has his or her own special ability: eat enemies as Yoshi, travel across treacherous terrain with Bowser Jr.'s Spike Guard, or lift off with Rosalina's Lunar Launch. Using these abilities can change the way that some puzzles can be solved, and also provides fresh approaches to the standard stages, including the chance to grab their character-exclusive tokens, which help unlock the ultimate challenges in the Star World.
Experience a new way to enjoy amiibo when Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge launches as a free download for Nintendo 3DS systems and Wii U on April 29.
The first-ever animated short based on the Star Fox games and characters
To celebrate the upcoming launch of Star Fox Zero for Wii U on April 23, join Nintendo for the live-streamed world premiere of the Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins animated short on April 21 at 8am AEST. This special broadcast can be viewed with US English voiceovers all around the world at http://live.nintendo.com/.
Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins was produced in collaboration with Shigeru Miyamoto, Production I.G and WIT STUDIO, and stars the beloved characters from Star Fox Zero.
Immediately following the animated short there'll be a special Nintendo Treehouse: Live featuring Star Fox Zero & Star Fox Guard.
Tune in live on Thursday morning for Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins, the first-ever animated short based on the Star Fox games and characters.
Kirby: Planet Robobot - amiibo Bundle to come with a new Kirby Collection amiibo
Planet Popstar is being invaded by the Haltmann Works Company and its robotic army, and only Kirby can put a stop to their machinations in Kirby: Planet Robobot, releasing exclusively for Nintendo 3DS family systems in Australia and New Zealand on June 11. Enemies better beware, as not only has Kirby got a range of both new and returning Copy Abilities, but the Robobot Armour that Kirby can pilot can make use of Scan Specs too!
In Kirby's latest platforming adventure, Kirby can now explore Planet Popstar in brand new ways, as he can move scenery, access new areas, and uncover secrets by using the Robobot Armour's handy Wrench. That's not all it can do either, as by scanning enemies, it can unleash more powerful versions of some of Kirby's well-known Copy Abilities, some of which change the platforming action in brand new ways. By analysing an enemy with the "Jet" Scan Spec, Kirby's Robobot Armour will engage Jet Mode, causing it to fly across the screen in shoot-'em-up style, while the "Wheel" Scan Spec activates Wheel Mode, turning Kirby's Robobot Armour into a car that races between the foreground and background.
Kirby himself also has a few new Copy Abilities which bear more than a passing resemblance to his competitors in the Super Smash Bros. series. Swallowing certain enemies will allow Kirby to unleash the power of his mind with the "ESP" ability, or throw pills and attack with a clipboard as "Doctor" Kirby. By scanning in the Kirby amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Collection* our pink hero can also become "Smash Bros." Kirby for the first time since Kirby and the Amazing Mirror. With this newly updated Copy Ability, Kirby can unleash the powers that make him such a formidable fighter, like the Hammer Swing, Final Cutter, and the Stone attack, as well as the ability to shield from enemy attacks..
Other Copy Abilities can also be awarded via any currently available amiibo, often bestowing Kirby with an ability based on the character that was tapped. Become "Fire" Kirby with any Mario amiibo, let loose with the Parasol by scanning Princess Peach, send Sparks flying with Robin, or show off your swordplay with one of the other Fire Emblem character amiibo.
Releasing alongside Kirby: Planet Robobot will be the Kirby Collection amiibo, consisting of Kirby, King Dedede, Waddle Dee and the mysterious Meta Knight. Tapping the latter three amiibo will grant Kirby a unique ability and a change of costume based on the character scanned, while the new Kirby amiibo will give our hero the UFO ability, allowing him to float in the air indefinitely and unleash powerful Heat Beams on unsuspecting foes. Fans eager to get their hands on this ability can also choose the Kirby: Planet Robobot - amiibo Bundle, which includes a copy of the game and a Kirby Collection amiibo of Kirby.
The Kirby Collection amiibo will also give Kirby a collectible sticker that can be used to customise the Robobot Armour. Additional stickers can be found by exploring each stage, or received via StreetPass from other players with a copy of the game By searching each level, Kirby can also find hidden Code Cubes, which will unlock additional stages after a certain amount are collected in each area.
But there is more! One new mode is Kirby 3D Rumble, a single-player isometric action-puzzler which tasks our hero with sucking up objects or enemies and eliminating all foes in as few moves as possible. By sucking up multiple enemies at once, Kirby can then unleash a powerful Star Bullet that will plough through any remaining foes caught in its blast and maximise his score.
Another new mode comes in the form of Team Kirby Clash, an action game with RPG elements which allows players to play with CPU-controlled team-mates, or join up with up to three other players via local multiplayer or Download Play** to take down a more powerful enemy as soon as possible. Kirby can choose between four classes based off of traditional RPGs, like the Sword Hero, Hammer Lord, Doctor Healmore, and the Beam Mage. After each battle, each Kirby will gain experience and has the potential to level up, improving stats that will aid in subsequent battles. During battles, enemies also have the chance to drop four pieces of a magical tablet, which when gathered together will allow players to unleash special co-operative attacks.
It's the rise of the Robobots when Kirby: Planet Robobot unleashes robotic fury on Nintendo 3DS family systems as it launches in Australia and New Zealand on June 11. The game will also launch as an amiibo Bundle on the same date alongside the Kirby Collection amiibo.
* Using the NFC functionality on New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL systems, or by using the NFC Reader/Writer accessory for other Nintendo 3DS family systems.
** Only one copy of the game is required for Download Play using multiple Nintendo 3DS family systems
Colourful shooting game for all ages asks fans to decide who they prefer: SpongeBob or Patrick?
Nintendo and Nickelodeon are partnering for a special SpongeBob SquarePants Splatfest event in the colourful shooting game Splatoon for Wii U. On Sunday April 24* in Australia and New Zealand, players will battle it out to decide who's Bikini Bottom's more popular resident: SpongeBob or Patrick, from Nickelodeon's hugely popular animated series, SpongeBob SquarePants!
The rules of Splatoon are simple: two teams of four players battle to claim turf by covering it with ink in their colour. Players control characters known as Inklings, human-like creatures that can change into squid form to swim through their team's ink faster, or manoeuvre up walls to access hard-to-reach areas in battle. Outside of these Turf Wars, the city of Inkopolis is home to all manner of cool crustaceans, funky fish and other oceanic individuals, making Splatoon and SpongeBob SquarePants a match made in H2O heaven.
During the regular events called "Splatfests", players vote on important topics like whether pineapple on pizza is delicious or disgusting, then team up with like-minded players to battle the opposing school of thought. In a first for Spatfests, players in Australia, New Zealand and Europe will play together with North American players as Team SpongeBob and Team Patrick compete for under-the-sea supremacy, with the results from both territories producing one final outcome to settle the debate once and for all. After voting opens Saturday April 16 in Australia and New Zealand, Inklings can show their allegiance by wearing a special Splatfest Tee of either SpongeBob or Patrick until the end of the event.
This Splatfest is also the perfect opportunity for players to try out eight new weapon combinations, called "Sheldon's Picks", which were added in a recent free software update. Inklings enter battle with a main, sub, and special weapon, and new sets offer fresh strategic options and ways to play.
As Splatoon gears up for its 1-year anniversary in May, it recently passed a major milestone of over 4 million copies sold worldwide, in addition to racking up multiple high-profile awards and nominations.
SpongeBob SquarePants has emerged as a global pop culture phenomenon since first premiering on Nickelodeon in July 1999. The series has been the most-watched animated program for more than 14 consecutive years and is seen in over 185 countries and translated in more than 50 languages. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurably optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.
It's the Bikini Bottom battle for the ages on Sunday April 24 in Australia and New Zealand as Team SpongeBob SquarePants battles Team Patrick in the next Splatfest for Splatoon, only on Wii U.
* Splatfest runs from 11pm AEST April 23 to 5am AEST April 25.
New trailer showcases varied Hunter Styles, an all-new gameplay dynamic for the popular action RPG series on Nintendo 3DS
Monster Hunter fans eagerly anticipating the release of Capcom®'s Monster Hunter Generations™ on Nintendo 3DS family systems can look forward to the deepest, most customisable experience yet when the game launches in Australia and New Zealand this winter. New gameplay mechanics such as the individualised Hunter Styles and stunning Hunter Arts join the all-new Prowler mode for the newest instalment in a series which has already sold more than 36 million units worldwide.
For the first time in Monster Hunter history, players will be able to change up how they play with Hunter Styles and equip unique special abilities called Hunter Arts. With Hunter Styles players can now tailor their chosen hunter to how they want to play by selecting from four very different styles. Whether it's focusing on mounting monsters by selecting Aerial Style, or maximising the Hunter Arts abilities that can be equipped with the Striker Style, there's a way of play to suit every player. Each Hunter Style possesses unique movements and attacks only available to that particular style, encouraging players to experiment and find the perfect fit for how they want to play with each of the game's 14 weapon types. A closer look at these unique playing styles in action can be found in the brand new Hunter Styles trailer premiering today.
Hunter Arts are spectacular special moves which can provide a powerful offensive flurry, a quick escape from attack, or even a helpful healing boost for a hunter and their teammates. Unleashing a Hunter Art at the right time can often make the difference in tight battles against powerful monsters. Only a limited number of Hunter Arts can be equipped however, so players will need to carefully strategise as to what suits their style of play best.
As well as mastering the new additions to playing as a Hunter, players can take on quests as a Felyne in the new Prowler mode. These loyal, furry companions now get to take a starring role as they can be directly controlled by players and set out on any of the game's quests in single or multiplayer game modes, plus a selection of unique quests especially designed for them. Players can switch into Prowler mode quickly and easily from their house, can take two Palico supports with them on quests, or even join other hunters in local and online co-op modes.
Prowlers benefit from boundless energy, meaning they have no need for a Well Done Steak to replenish their stamina gauge. By already carrying their own supply of health-replenishing Acorns, Prowlers can restore their health with a quick bite and don't need to carry potions like Hunters. Resource-gathering such as bug-catching, fishing and mining is also simpler than ever when playing as a Prowler, allowing advanced players to channel more time into hunting quests or forging and upgrading the hundreds of weapons and armour available to them. With their streamlined gameplay mechanics, general ease of use and the ability to participate in any of the game's single or multiplayer quests, Prowlers are a perfect introduction for newcomers and the ideal tonic for battle-hardened hunters seeking something a little different.
As well as these new additions, Monster Hunter Generations also features:
For the latest updates on Monster Hunter Generations, fans should keep their eyes on the official Monster Hunter Twitter account: @MonsterHunter.
With a range of new and updated features adding a new twist to the traditional Monster Hunter gameplay, Monster Hunter Generations provides new challenges for even the most experienced of hunters.
Action shooter Star Fox Zero includes exclusive downloadable demo for companion title Star Fox Guard
New details have been revealed about the next two games in the fan-favourite Star Fox series: action shooter Star Fox Zero and companion strategy title Star Fox Guard, both launching in Australia and New Zealand on April 23 exclusively for Wii U.
In the action-packed universe of Star Fox Zero, the TV displays a cinematic view from behind the Arwing while the Wii U GamePad puts players straight into the gunner's seat, complete with immersive audio and intuitive motion controls for pinpoint aiming. A range of training missions help new recruits to master the game's unique two-screen gameplay, and as their skills improve, players can return to these training missions to rack up better scores, then take what they've learned into the main game to discover new areas and beat their previous best performances.
As players progress through the game they'll be able to return to earlier missions to find hidden collectibles and alternative routes that offer brand new challenges. For instance, the standard route through the bioweapon-filled planet Fortuna ends with a climactic battle against the imposing Monarch Dodora, but after clearing a certain story mission, confident pilots can return to Fortuna and choose to branch off in pursuit of Star Wolf instead. With multiple paths through the game bringing new challenges and surprises, there's one to suit every skill level and play style. The Star Fox Zero Squadron trailer on YouTube gives a new look at the action of both Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard.
Pilots up for an even fiercer challenge can tap in their Falco amiibo to unlock the Black Arwing, which has more powerful weapons but weaker defences, making it a potent but fragile weapon. Tapping the Fox amiibo unlocks a retro Arwing styled after the original Super NES Star Fox game, complete with retro music, to be used in the first Corneria stage.
Launching alongsideStar Fox Zero is the companion game Star Fox Guard, which puts players in the ultimate security guard job – defending mining sites against waves of robot invaders. The TV screen displays a bank of 12 surveillance camera feeds, each monitoring a different part of the mining site, and it's up to players to switch between cameras to spot enemies and blast them before they reach the central tower It'll take supreme awareness and multi-tasking skills to fend off the relentless robot approach, so it helps to have friends on-hand to call out camera numbers that show approaching enemies. Help is also on hand via the Fox and Falco amiibo, which can each be tapped once per day to call in team Star Fox for a powerful air strike that destroys attacking robots.
Successfully clearing missions bestows rare metals, which count towards unlocking additional missions and cameras with special abilities, like slowing enemies down or freezing them in place, adding another layer of strategy to the action. My Squad mode also lets keen tacticians create and upload their own enemy attack patterns to challenge others around the world, or take on other players' best efforts. Meanwhile, the Star Strategists feature is updated every day to offer a popular challenge from across the globe.
Fans who purchase Star Fox Zero can get a taste of Star Fox Guard's strategic action with an exclusive downloadable demo, only accessible though the main menu of Star Fox Zero. Save data can be carried over to the full version, so tacticians can pick up where they left off.
From April 23, Wii U owners can pick up Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard in a limited First Print edition including both games on separate Game Discs, and an exclusive SteelBook® case (SRP AU$99.95). This package is the only way to get a physical copy of Star Fox Guard, so collectors won't want to miss out. Star Fox Guard (AU$19.50/NZ$25.50) and Star Fox Zero (AU$79.95/NZ$99.95) will also be available on Nintendo eShop for Wii U, and those who purchase one title from Nintendo eShop can get a discount of AU$6.50 / NZ$8.50 off the other!
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Anyone who wants to get into training can pick up the Nintendo 64 game Star Fox 64, available now in Nintendo eShop for AU$6.50 /NZ$8.50 (regular price AU$13 /NZ$17) until April 21, 2016.
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Nintendo's first smart device app is a unique free-to-start social experience
Don't miss out on being a part of a Nintendo first! In the evening of March 31, Miitomo, the company's first-ever smart device application will launch in Australia. Miitomo, which recently launched in Japan and has already passed one million downloads, is a free-to-start social experience that lets users spark one-of-a-kind conversations with friends in a whole new way using Mii characters.
Getting started with Miitomo and being a part of this Nintendo milestone is easy: After downloading the app for free on the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, along with Android devices, users create a Mii character and customise facial features like eyes and hair, as well as voice and personality. Users can also use the camera on their smart devices to snap a photo of themselves, which can be used to create a Mii, or they can simply import their Mii from their Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system using a QR Code.
Once their Mii is ready, users can add friends who already have the app in person, or by linking the app with their existing Facebook or Twitter accounts. After that step is complete, it's time to answer some questions! Miitomo creates conversations and turns discussions into a form of play by prompting users to answer all kinds of fun questions. How would you define your fashion style? What's the strangest thing you've ever eaten? If you were given ten grand to spend in one day, what would you do? The answers get shared among friends, sparking interesting conversations – part of the fun is discovering unexpected facts about your friends. When users hear how their friends respond to questions, they can give answers, a "heart" or a written or picture comment.
To preregister for Miitomo, sign up for a Nintendo Account at https://miitomo.com before March 31 to receive an email when the app is ready to download. People who create their Nintendo Account and preregister before March 31 will also receive Platinum Points for the new My Nintendo rewards programme, which will simultaneously launch with Miitomo. My Nintendo is much more than a rewards programme: it's a comprehensive service that also rewards users for interacting with Nintendo products and services in a variety of ways. Miitomo users who link the app to their Nintendo Account will be able to take advantage of My Nintendo to enhance their experience. Platinum Points can be earned by interacting with Nintendo apps and services, including Miitomo. Gold Points are earned when purchasing digital versions of games from the official Nintendo website or Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Both Platinum and Gold Points can be redeemed for rewards like digital content and discount coupons.
Users who sign up for a Nintendo Account before the end of April will also be able to download Flipnote Studio 3D to their Nintendo 3DS system for free. To claim the download, users must link their new Nintendo Account to the Nintendo Network ID they use on their Nintendo 3DS family system, then visit the My Nintendo website between March 31 and April 30.
For more information about Miitomo and My Nintendo, visit https://miitomo.com.
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Newcomers and experienced trainers can compete at Premier, Regional and National events for their chance at winning travel awards to the 2016 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in San Francisco, U.S.!
The Pokémon Video Game Championship Series returns to Australia and New Zealand in 2016 giving Pokémon fans the chance to compete using Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for travel awards to the 2016 Pokémon Video Game World Championships in San Francisco, U.S.!
The 2015 series saw over 1000 Pokémon trainers compete across 3 different age divisions around Australia and New Zealand, with the season culminating in an exciting three-day experience at Melbourne Park.
The Melbourne Park Function Centre will once again play host to an epic weekend of Pokémon action in 2016, with both the Video Game and Trading Card Game National Championships taking place on the weekend of July 2 & 3.
In 2016, Pokémon Trainers can once again to test their skills against some of the best players across Australia and New Zealand in Premier, Regional and National events in order to earn coveted World Championships invitations, and players who place in the top 2 in each age division at each Regional event will receive flights and accommodation to the 2016 Pokémon Australian National Championships in Melbourne. For more information regarding the accrual of Championship Points, you can visit: http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/pokemon-events/pokemon-tournaments/earn-championship-points-vg/
At the end of the season, the top placed players in the Asia-Pacific Rating Zone will qualify for invitation to the Pokémon Video Game World Championships based on their Championship Points standing across 3 age divisions.
Junior Division: Born in 2005 or later
Senior Division: Born in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Masters Division: Born in 2000 or earlier
In addition to their qualification, the top four placed players in each age division from the Asia-Pacific Rating Zone will receive a travel award to the World Championships!
For more information on the Pokémon Video Game World Championships and qualification, please visit: http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/worlds/2016/vg-competitor-information/
2016 Pokémon Video Game Regional Championships
Adelaide: Sunday, May 1
The Ellington
Auckland (NZ): Saturday, May 7
ANZ Viaduct Events Centre
Sydney: Saturday, May 14
Paddington Town Hall
Brisbane: Saturday, May 21
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Melbourne: Sunday, May 29
Collingwood Town Hall
Perth: Sunday, June 5
Perth Town Hall
2016 Pokémon Australian National Championships
Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3
Melbourne Park Function Centre
To be eligible for Championship Points, players must have a registered Player ID attached to their Pokémon Trainer Club account and must opt in to the Play! Pokémon Program. Limited services will be available on event days so all players are encouraged to register in advance and be familiar with their Player ID prior to attending an event. https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-trainer-club/sign-up/
Players can begin to familiarise themselves with the official rules - Play! Pokémon VG Rules and Formats - for the upcoming events at: http://www.pokemon.com/us/play-pokemon/about/tournaments-rules-and-resources/
Regardless of your experience in competitive play, the Pokémon Video Game Championship Series provides a great opportunity for Pokémon fans to learn about competitive play and enjoy playing and trade with other Pokémon fans.
Further information regarding the Pokémon Video Game Championship Series in Australia and New Zealand will be announced in the coming weeks, so stay tuned to the NintendoAUNZ Facebook and Twitter!
Software update adds additional items, modes and features, giving players even more opportunities for creativity in 'block-buster' game
A new software update to Super Mario Maker for the Wii U console has added additional items, modes, and features to the critically-acclaimed game, making it even more fun to create, share, and play levels from all around the world.
One such new addition is the Key item from Super Mario World for the Super NES: when grabbed, it unlocks the new Key Door item, granting access to new parts of the level. Accessed by shaking the P Switch and Door items respectively, the Key and Key Doors can be used in conjunction in order to create challenging new levels. The Key can even be attached to enemies, forcing players to defeat them in order to retrieve the Key and move forward, meaning it's now possible to create courses with mandatory boss battles.
When players shake a coin while creating a course, it will now change into a Pink Coin, and if all of these are collected in a course, a Key will appear. By combining the Key, Key Door and Pink Coins, players can expand their imagination and create unique puzzle-solving levels.
A new Spike Pillar obstacle will also be added to the game. Originally featured in Super Mario World, this huge, foreboding column comes slamming down from where it's placed, and appears in a course by shaking the Thwomp item while creating a course.
Players looking for a serious challenge are in luck, as after downloading the free update, a new "Super Expert" difficulty will be added to the 100 Mario Challenge. This new difficulty pulls random courses that have been categorised as being "Super Expert" after their creation. By completing 100 Mario Challenge on this difficulty, five new Mystery Mushroom costumes can be won, as well as three new costume rewards from completing the mode on "Normal", and four for finishing it on "Expert".
The new additions aren't just reserved for the game itself: the Super Mario Maker Bookmark website, which lets users sort and search for levels using a smart device or browser, will now display Super Mario Maker World Record players.
Recently, there have also been some new costumes added to the game, including the always smart and sometimes zany Professor E. Gadd from the Luigi's Mansion games. Fans of Daisy can play through the Adventures in Sarasaland Event Course and also get the Daisy costume. Players should check Event Courses often for new levels to play.
Super Mario Maker has a staggering 6.2 million different user-created playable courses, which in turn have been played more than 400 million times as of 27th January. For more information about the game, visit http://gamesites.nintendo.com.au/super-mario-maker.
Side with Mario or Sonic, train your Mii, and partake in a variety of challenging events such as golf, beach volleyball and football!
Mario, Sonic and a host of other fan-favourite characters go for gold in dozens of exciting sporting events in Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, arriving on Nintendo 3DS family systems in Australia and New Zealand on April 9. Set in Rio de Janeiro, host city of the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, the latest instalment of the series features 14 Olympic disciplines, as well as 14 special Plus Events that put a unique Mario and Sonic twist on the athletic action.
On top of classic events including archery and swimming, new experiences await in this supercharged collection. Golf will make an appearance at the Olympic Games for the first time in 112 years, and players can swing with the stylus and shoot for the cup exclusively in the Nintendo 3DS version. If competitors are up for another challenge, they can try their hand at 14 Plus Events, which put a special spin on classic disciplines: dive through and ride on waves caused by a Thwomp to set the fastest time in 100m Freestyle Swimming Plus, or use power-ups to reach the finish line even faster in the 100m Plus Event.
Whatever mode you play, a host of new and familiar faces from both the Mario and the Sonic series will greet you in Rio. Next to favourites such as Yoshi and Amy Rose, 20 new characters will join the fun – including Rosalina and Rouge – for a total cast of 40 playable competitors.
Aspiring athletes who dream of seeing themselves atop the podium can also go solo and play as their Mii in Road to Rio mode, arriving in Brazil ready to take on the sporting elite and discover the on-going rivalry between two gyms, led by Mario and Sonic respectively. It's up to the player to decide which team to join, with unique story events unfolding along the way; completing the story will reward you with a Mario or Sonic Mii outfit, depending on whose side you chose.
Becoming the very best will require focused training, so players can get to grips with each event by practising at the local ginásios before taking on more difficult challenges. Next to a tough training regime, players can equip all kinds of useful sports gear, from golf clubs to full character outfits, to boost their abilities. If players dress their Mii in a Mario outfit and tap the Mario amiibo, or wear the Sonic outfit and tap the Sonic amiibo, that outfit's abilities will receive a short-term boost – perfect for getting an additional competitive edge when it really matters*.
Once certain of their skills, players can challenge family and friends in multiplayer mode to determine who the real champion is. With Download Play, up to four players can face off against each other with just one copy of the game between them**, or see how they stack up against faraway players in global leaderboards. Another new feature, the Pocket Marathon, counts the steps players take with their Nintendo 3DS system, unlocking rewards on the way to the finish line that help increase the abilities of Mii characters.
For more information about training up Mii characters, the events on offer and much more, visit the new Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games website.
With official Olympic Games disciplines and special events from the worlds of Mario and Sonic, over 40 playable characters plus the ability to play as your Mii, and local multiplayer for up to four players with only one copy of the game between them, Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games will offer Olympic-sized fun for everyone when it comes to Nintendo 3DS family systems on April 9!
* The Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory (available separately) is required to use amiibo on Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS systems.
** One Nintendo 3DS family system required per player.
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Keith falls to St. Jude in Central Regional title gamePublished 1:43am Friday, February 22, 2013
MONTGOMERY — The Keith Bears had a manageable deficit to deal with at the half, but they couldn't hold off the St. Jude Pirates in Thursday's 78-63 loss in the Class 1A Central Regional Championship game.
Tommy Tisdale, head boys basketball coach of Keith (21-11), said St. Jude hit some key shots and got some key rebounds, but the Bears fought hard in the loss.
"They did a good job of making shots. I thought they were beating us on the boards, but we actually led it. But size played a big factor down the stretch underneath the basket," Tisdale said. "My guys fought hard. We probably didn't execute here and there in some spots, but I wouldn't trade this group of guys for anybody in the world. People say if we had size, or coach, if you had this or that, but we go with what we've got. The guys put up the fight that we asked for. That's about all I can ask for. All we asked for, they gave to me."
Keith was trailing the Pirates (26-6) by double digits at 30-18 with 5:25 left in the first half, but went on a scoring run.
Anfernee Simmons hit three of four free throws and scored a layup and a shot under the paint, while teammate Demond Holmes added a low-post basket that helped send Keith into the locker room trailing only 32-29.
St. Jude started the second half strong, as tournament most valuable player Andrew Rogers scored on a thundering dunk to make it 34-29.
Senior Rodney Ellis hit three free throws to bring Keith within two points at 34-32.
But St. Jude's Keith Washington scored on a layup and Rogers scored a shot and the free throw to extend the Pirates' lead to 39-32 with 6:09 left in the third.
Holmes hit a pair of free throws and Simmons hit a jumper to make it 39-36 with 5:41 left in the quarter, but Washington hit two free throws and another layup that made it 43-36.
Simmons scored on a fast-break layup for Keith, but St. Jude went on an 8-0 run and scored 12 of the third quarter's last 15 points to go into the fourth leading 55-41.
The Pirates extended their lead to as much as 72-54 in the fourth.
Despite a height advantage for the Pirates, Keith had 44 rebounds to St. Jude's 43, but St. Jude shot 67 percent from the field on the night to Keith's 32 percent.
Simmons, a junior who was named to the all-tournament team, had 21 points and four rebounds for Keith, while Ellis, who was also named to the all-tournament team, had 14 points and three steals for the Bears.
Holmes had 10 points and five rebounds for Keith, while Walton Young added 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals for the Bears off the bench.
Rogers led St. Jude with 20 points, 13 rebounds and six blocks, while Washington had 17 points for the Pirates.
Keith ends the season as the Class 1A Central Regional runner-up.


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Naume is a married homeowner who has managed to send her children to school and develop her house from the proceeds from selling the chickens. She has 2 school going dependants and her husband does fitting and turning. Naume and her group have benefited from the trainings offered at Thrive as they have developed new good ways of managing their businesses. Naume approached other members to conduct ROSCAs and this idea has help support the up keeping of other members families.
With the Kiva loan can help her expand her fowl run and continue encouraging and giving other women in her community and church to work hard and develop their businesses.
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About THRIVE:THRIVE Microfinance is a for-profit microfinance institution in Zimbabwe that was founded in 2012 by former Kiva Fellow Henry Bartram. The organization provides productive business loans that utilize the group lending methodology, lends only to women, and provides auxiliary training before and after loans.
The organization currently supports approximately 25 groups of women, with $190,000 outstanding. With Kiva's support, THRIVE will strive to reach their goal of $350,000 by the end of 2014.
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In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
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Chocolate Sponge Cake
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 10 mins
Simple, easy and delicious! from Canadian Diabetes Association
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- 4 egg whites
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 cup cocoa
- Line an 8 inch square or round cake pan with waxed paper.
- Place egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a mixing bowl, beat with electric mixer until foamy.
- Beat in sugar gradually, continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Beat in egg yolks and vanilla.
- Combine flour and cocoa and fold lightly into egg mixture.
- Spread batter in prepared pan.
- Bake in 325 degree oven 25-30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Loosen sides with a sharp knife.
- Turn out immediately onto a paper towel lined cake rack to cool.
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This is a nice and light cake. I used it to make a low cal, low carb and low fat Tirimisu. Only you need to line just the bottom of the pan with waxed paper. I had some hanging over the side and the oven smoked up like crazy. I should have known better. All-in-all, I found this recipe easy and lightly tasting as I wanted.
thissssss is so good! yummm-ooooo! i've tried to modify two recipes and wowww it wassss a big two thumbs up. it's my frist time to make a sponge cake... and yes it turned out a chocolate mocha sponge cake and i just want everyone to know that this site is good for novice and expert chefs. great job!
I made this cake yesterday and it's a keeper. It was so moist, not at all like the usual sponge cakes. I used the dutch cocoa recommended by another reviewer and it's definitely worth using. It was so dark and chocolatey. I also used lite cool whip on the top and the sides and then I shaved (3) Russell Stover-no sugar added French mint on the top. Wow, out of this world and still the sugar levels were low. Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe. My family really enjoyed this.


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Barack, the Populist
Obama's latest pose was unveiled at his "town hall" performance in Elyria where two dozen times he promised he'd "never stop fighting" for us. (It should be noted that he also said: "But this isn't about me" and then proceeded to use the personal pronoun and refer to himself in the third person as "Obama" more than 70 times -- 4% of his speech.) Obama also ad-libbed that if all he wanted was to be popular he would do nothing at all and he would be loved. Truer words may never have been (unintentionally) uttered.
Barack, the Populist
By Asher Embry
Will Barack, the Populist, come to town
Driving a pickup like the real Scott Brown?
Clinging to antipathy, guns, and God?
Calling-out elitists like Kerry and Dodd?
Taking the side of the Cambridge cops?
Spurning arugula for other crops?
How can Obama with his turned-up nose
Hope to get away with this of-the-people pose?
It's a New Populism, Obama-style;
The kind that he's been practicing all the while:
What the people want, Barack doesn't heed;
'Cause he will decide what the people need.
He's "angry" and "fighting" and "feisty" too.
"No bedwetting" from Barack's rabid crew.
But by bashing business O quickly will see
That his "populism" mauls the economy.
The more he does, the more it's clear
That this "man-of-the-people" has a cast-iron ear.
He'll "fight for you" and we'll see when he's done --
How many more Conservatives have run and won.
(You can read more of Asher Embry's Political Verse at www.politicalverse.com.)


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Professional Baseball Training (PBT) has big goals - they want to be the first company to bring athletic training for baseball into the world of Web 2.0. Utilizing the renowned open-source content management system (CMS) Drupal as a solid, secure foundation, we've created a website with advanced features. PBT's clients can watch videos of their training sessions, analyzed by professional instructors, and interact with those instructors right on their own private page.
PBT is allowing players to bring the practice field home with them. And this is only the beginning, as version 2.0 of the website is set to launch in early 2009. Stay tuned.


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Westamerica Bancorporation Stock Downgraded (WABC)
TheStreet) -- Westamerica (Nasdaq: WABC) has been downgraded by TheStreet Ratings from buy to hold. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its expanding profit margins, good cash flow from operations and notable return on equity. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including a generally disappointing performance in the stock itself, feeble growth in the company's earnings per share and deteriorating net income. Highlights from the ratings report include:NEW YORK (
- The gross profit margin for WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION is currently very high, coming in at 92.80%. It has increased from the same quarter the previous year. Along with this, the net profit margin of 31.10% significantly outperformed against the industry average.
- Net operating cash flow has significantly increased by 1012.54% to $29.35 million when compared to the same quarter last year. In addition, WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION has also vastly surpassed the industry average cash flow growth rate of -37.48%.
- WABC, with its decline in revenue, underperformed when compared the industry average of 20.7%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly dropped by 3.5%. The declining revenue appears to have seeped down to the company's bottom line, decreasing earnings per share.
- WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION's earnings per share declined by 7.5% in the most recent quarter compared to the same quarter a year ago. Earnings per share have declined over the last year. We anticipate that this should continue in the coming year. During the past fiscal year, WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION reported lower earnings of $3.22 versus $4.15 in the prior year. For the next year, the market is expecting a contraction of 3.1% in earnings ($3.12 versus $3.22).
- The company, on the basis of change in net income from the same quarter one year ago, has significantly underperformed when compared to that of the S&P 500 and the Commercial Banks industry. The net income has decreased by 9.7% when compared to the same quarter one year ago, dropping from $23.56 million to $21.27 million.
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Skip to comments.Italian minister puts Mohammad cartoon on T-shirts
Posted on 02/14/2006 8:40:57 AM PST by Theoden
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's Reform Minister Roberto Calderoli has had T-shirts made emblazoned with cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad in a move that could embarrass Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's government.
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"I have had T-shirts made with the cartoons that have upset Islam and I will start wearing them today," Ansa quoted Calderoli as saying.
He said the T-shirts were not meant to be a provocation but added that he saw no point trying to appease extremists.
"We have to put an end to this story that we can talk to these people. They only want to humiliate people. Full stop. And what are we becoming? The civilization of melted butter?" Calderoli said.
The publication of the cartoons in some European newspapers, including one showing an image of the prophet with a bomb for a turban, have provoked widespread anger in the Muslim world.
Many Muslims believe it is blasphemous to depict the Prophet and there have been a number of violent protests in the Middle East and Asia.
The Northern League, which is gearing up for an April general election, has leapt on the controversy to promote its own far-right political agenda.
The League has long led the charge against illegal immigration and its leaders say the cartoon violence shows the dangers of allowing Muslim immigrants to settle in Italy.
"This is only the tip of the iceberg of the religious war Islamist extremists have declared on us," Calderoli told reporters earlier this month. Continued ...
The Italian press reported that Berlusconi last week urged Calderoli to take a more moderate stance over the issue, but the minister said on Tuesday he had no intention of keeping quiet. "As for Berlusconi, seeing as he has compared himself to Jesus Christ, I would call on him to follow (Christ's) example and think about evangelizing Christian values and not be evangelized by Islam," Calderoli was quoted as saying. Berlusconi caused a storm at the weekend when he said: "I am the Jesus Christ of politics...I sacrifice myself for everyone." Maintaining a steady stream of anti-foreigner invective, Calderoli earlier this month dismissed a Palestinian journalist on a television chat show, as: "that suntanned lady". He also said he was delighted newcomers to Italy would not benefit from a government scheme to encourage people to have more children. "I am proud of the fact that the baby bonus will only go to Italian citizens. I say to all those Ali Babas that either Allah or their governments will have to think of them." The League's anti-immigrant stance has found a sympathetic audience in the wealthy north of Italy, where many third world immigrants have settled in recent years. League politicians say the immigrants are responsible for growing crime rates and are also challenging Italians for jobs. Latest opinion polls say the League will get up to six percent of the vote in the April election against just 3.9 percent in the 2001 ballot. However, it is not clear what part the anti-immigrant rhetoric has played in this increase.
No doubt, buddy.
Excellent work Calderoli!
Can't say those Italians are wimps now can ya?
More and more people are getting it.
Can Bush and Rice be far behind? -Tom
I must remember to vaction in Italy some day. God bless these folks.
If I were in Italy for the Olympics, I would be the first in line for one of thesen shirts!
Now - that's funny right there!!!!
Where can I get this shirt!?
Go Calderoli! Hope your insurance is paid up, though.
Between him & Fabrizio Quattrocchi, my hopes for Italy are improving.
Let me know when you find out.
I want a bunch of 'em...something to wear around town this summer.
I'll buy one!
I notice that there haven't been many terrorist attacks in Italy. Maybe because they invented the word "vendetta"?
Calderoni's got balls... or is it Corleone?
I'm sure you didn't mean for your post to come off that way but you almost sound like a terrrorist when you run that kind of a reply. If people don't have the courage of their convictions, it's already over.
I swear, If I hear "Religion of Peace" one more time...
I am very proud of Italy right now, and I hope they keep it up! Don Calderoni should make them an offer they can't refuse...
Man Reuters just can't contain themselves. Editorializing while telling the news. Anti-Immigrant is also pro-italian but the negative connotation and calling them extreme right wing affords Reuters the opportunity to spin this issue in an unfavorable light.
BONUS, hatemail to metrospy who is selling this T-shirt
Even for an Italian, that guy has got a HYOOOGE pair!
I already copied it like 2 days ago,,,lmao
I want one!
Re: Hate mail.
WOW! I'd be hiring a body guard, chop-chop.
Recall the Italian Hostage who said:
"Now I will show you how an Italian dies..." Fabrizio Quattrocchi.
An actual quote from Silvio Burlesconi: "I support the position of the United States, even before I know what that position is."
Have you prayed to Allah recently?
Eventually Bush and Rice will face the facts, although many of the Israeli's still haven't learned it, and continue to think they can talk there way into a peaceful settlement with the Muslims. - Tom
Oct. 26, 2004 --
In an exclusive interview with ABC News' Charles Gibson, Bush said he believes that both Christians and Muslims worship the same God.
"I think we do. We have different routes of getting to the Almighty," Bush said. "But I want you to understand, I want your listeners to understand, I don't get to get decide who goes to heaven. The Almighty God decides who goes to heaven and I am on my personal walk," he said.
Bush says he doesn't believe the United States is in a religious battle when it comes to the war on terror. He says he wants to make it clear that America is fighting against groups of people who want to kill innocent people and not groups looking to practice their religion.
"I don't think this is a religious war. I think this is a war between evil people that are willing to kill on a mass scale; people that would like to end up with weapons of mass destruction, even kill more than they did in New York City and Washington, D.C."
I meant exactly what I posted.
Given the response that these animals are displaying to these cartoons, printing them on a t-shirt makes the wearer a target.
I have nothing but the highest esteem for someone who would print up such clothing items. Islam is worthy of ridicule and scorn.
But printing them up and wearing them are two different things entirely.
Example: I voted for George W. Bush in 2004. But since I do not want my car defaced I do not place Bush/Cheney stickers on it.
Such a sticker would not change anyone's convictions but would evoke their scorn.
Just as would these t-shirts which are meant to do one thing only. Intentionally p!$$ somebody off.
I like it.
So then you are saying the intimidation works. That's what we have to change. You force someone to think if you challenge their unquestioned beliefs.
Next item up.....toilet paper.....!!
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But...but...I wanted to wear one around the town where I live.
Try this...
"I heart HALLIBURTON"
and wear it proudly - but probably not in SF.
My friend has one that says,
"PETA - People Eating Tasty Animals"
There's plenty of room for all God's creatures.....right next to the mashed potatoes.
on the back.
But - liberals - however bizarre and weird - probably won't chop my head off for wearing these.
I have a shirt that says "Halliburton/KBR, LOGCAPIII Projects, Baghdad, Iraq."
I haven't worn it in the states yet, but I imagine it would chap some liberals. I'll make sure I DO wear it.
Xenalyte wore a shirt with "HALLIBURTON" across it real big to a Team We Suck session last spring.
I also like "Earth First - We'll Strip Mine the Other Planets Later."
You trying to get me killed with all these T-shirt websites? ;-)
This approach may work. If the cartoons are everywhere it will become part of the background and be ignored by all.
No - I was giving you choices. Life is about choice!
I don't want you to settle on the first "anti-muslim murdering thugs" t-shirt you see.
True. I want to get the one that's just right for me.
And for my environment, of course.
Maybe the minister ought to put this cartoons on his t-shirt? People of the world need to be reminded. This cartoon sums it up so that everybody can understand. Well, except maybe for the stuck on stupid types. http://kokonutpundits.blogspot.com/2006/02/cartoon-that-everybody-can-understand.html
No. Not at all.
I'm saying that waving a red kerchief in the face of an enraged bull is foolhardy.
And deciding to not wearing a t-shirt does not constitute capitualation.
There are far better ways of challenging someone's unquestioning beliefs. If that isn't the goal, then there are still better ways of dealing with such animals.
Go for it. Could be a hoot. But watch your six.
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Contrary to rumors I had heard from other journalists, Tool frontman Maynard Keenan is not a nightmare to interview. Steer clear of prison sex jokes and chat him up about Puscifer or Caduceus, his Arizona winery, and he's a perfectly pleasant fellow. Here are a couple of snippets from our conversation that were left out of this week's Rocket Queen column:
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You've taken out some of my favorite bands associated with this region, namely Kinski and Big Business. Are there any other local bands that you've been attracted to lately?
Honestly, I've got myself so dug in my room or in my studio or in our little high school in Jerome or in the wineries, so I'm really...i have no finger on the pulse of what's happening. Someone has to pull me out of the wineries...
How involved are you in the day-to-day operation of the vineyards, in terms of the scientific side of production?
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