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Reviews for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe
One of my favorite games.Lithyin | Nov. 20, 2015 | See all Lithyin's reviews »
Admittedly now a days the graphics are a bit wonky compared to new games, but I have sunk over a thousand hours on this game (combined time on xbox 360 and PC). Mods add a huge chunk life to the game. Huge open world with great RPG use to create whatever kind of character you want, Ive tried tons of combinations and still come up with new character ideas. The Shivering Isle dlc that adds another whole strange plane of oblivion to explore. Sheogorath is my favorite NPC and daedric prince, his realm is so diverse and interesting as well. Everything to the extreme. Knights of the Nine adds an interesting option especially for characters that follow the path of the holy man or do-good-er.
One of the best RPGs there isThe1337N00Bx | July 21, 2015 | See all The1337N00Bx's reviews »
I played this game when it first came out and was the only game I played for probably a month afterwards. Insanely addicting and fun, great story, huge open world to explore, and hundreds of hours of side quests to explore. Of all the Elder Scrolls games, this is the one I poured the most time into. Graphics aren't great, but for a game of its age, that's to be expected. Any RPG fan needs to play this game.
The middle child of the modern Elder Scrolls.Shodex | June 24, 2015 | See all Shodex's reviews »
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind was a very harsh and alien game, it was an old school CRPG meant for old school CRPG players. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was, by contrast, a very streamlined game. It was much more balanced than it's predecessor, and much more easily accessible for any type of gamer. Well, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is the transitioning point. Often seen now through rose coloured glasses, Elder Scrolls fans were very split on Oblivion. Honestly can you blame us? We were used to the complicated and challenging nature of Morrowind, the unique and varied landscapes. Then Oblivion takes away all of that challenge, and all of the landscapes look like the same forest and meadow. So does that make Oblivion not worth playing? No, because despite the bold steps it took to make The Elder Scrolls more easily acceptable. There is still a great game lying beneath. It's just brought down by some new ideas that would later be refined in Skyrim. On the surface, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a much simpler game than Morrowind. The combat is easier, there are less skills and items, NPCs have less dialogue. But what you get still ends up being a grand adventure, with a level of freedom few games have ever come close to replicating. I would recommend, for anyone looking to get more of a challenge out of this game, try playing with the Oscuro's Oblivion Overhaul mod. It removes the level scaling in favour of Morrowind style enemies and loot. The mod was so well made that Obsidian hired him to work on Fallout: New Vegas. That is really Oblivion's saving grace, with the magic of mods you can make it the game you want. Whatever that game may be.
A good time all around with a few caveatstestygamer | June 6, 2015 | See all testygamer's reviews »
Do I recommend Oblivion to you? Yes. Of course there are some things to keep in mind. First let me just say some really great things about this game. Overall I do think this game stands its ground even with the release of Skyrim. This game has some really memorable side quests (some of which leave you in awe). You could absolutely lose yourself in the many side quests Oblivion has to offer. I will give you an example of one of my favorite side quests(I won't spoil anything). You are given the task of finding a young girl and you are told that she was heading to a certain town. When you get to this town you find that everyone there is very distant and the town itself is rather empty. If you ask about the girl, people get very annoyed and even tell you to stop talking nonsense and to leave if you didn't want trouble... This made me very suspicious because when I went into the local tavern and into one of the rooms I rented out for the night you find an item that belongs to this girl. So now you know she has been here and ....I'll let you figure out the crazy things that ensue afterwards. The shivering isles dlc is a great add on and it seriously adds many hours to the game. It is however very difficult at times(at least for me). The beauty of pc games is that you can just type the good old (tgm-toggle god mode) and go through a level if you really wish to ( I do recommend trying to actually beat the missions manually). Negative: One of the biggest negatives is the fact that enemies scale to your level. Yes that may sound counter intuitive but it really is a draw. As you level up the oblivion gates become really difficult. And if you go high enough they can become downright unfair. It is definitely wise to go through as many of the gates you can at a lower level so that you can have an easier time with them. However, if you know this ahead of time I can't see this being too much of an issue. I would absolutely get this game if I were you. It isn't as pretty as skyrim but it definitely is worth playing. P.S The dark brotherhood missions in this game are way better than the ones in skyrim(I love the mission in the "mansion" esque place...so cool)
It will make you forget to eat and sleepakassassinn1 | April 23, 2015 | See all akassassinn1's reviews »
get ready to indulge in the biggest RPG you've ever played , and to make a huge deal of decisions along your journey in the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion . You're tasked to find the heir of the emperor of Cyrodil after a number of attacks from the Oblivion realm on the Empire start increasing threatening the existence of the world , a very good and well executed plot that makes the game enjoyable but you'll soon forget since the game has so much to offer and encourages you to stray of the path and look for more outside the main quest , many guilds to join and many tombs to raid and plunder, huge amount of rare loot to gain , and 10 distinct skills to master to increase your chances of surviving , the game offers many play styles to pick from magic , heavy and rogue like combat , you start the game by choosing your race and few skills that will determine how you play the game ahead , few issues in the game might be game breaking as it's absolutely huge , you'll encounter a lot of bugs so it's imperative to save the game as often as you can , and some fighting systems are under developed like the archery ( my favorite) ,which was saved by the ability to mod the game, huge collection of mods that will change and shift you experience entirely and add even more quests and whole campaign lines to your game . there are 4 main factions as well as 9 or more side factions with a load of stuff for you to do , if you were a hardcore RPG gamer or just a casual player ,you'll find something to do here, an absolute must play classic .
Hundreds of hours of funLSD | Dec. 20, 2014 | See all LSD's reviews »
Oblivion was the first RPG game i played, and i absolutely loved it. If you've played a Bethesda game before, you'll know exactly what to expect -- and when i say "exactly", i mean "precisely", because every game since Oblivion has been more-or-less a copy & paste experience. If you haven't, though, then Oblivion is the perfect place to start. The graphics are fantastic, if a little dated (and severely over-saturated), and the gameplay is 100% the same as the recent Bethesda titles, which means there's no need to be put off by the fact the game is over 8 years old. The game is essentially a huge open world comprised of 9 large cities and hundreds of individual settlements, dungeons, ruins and forts; and to go with those hundreds of locations are dozens upon dozens of quests -- some of them intricate questlines, others short side-missions. The world is interesting and varied, the characters are numerous and life-like, the quests are all good fun, the story is fantastic... ...sadly, however, the the level system is severely flawed. The level system is just awful, forcing you to min-max to avoid being hampered, as the game levels all foes up with the player, while also forgoing the use of experience -- instead granting level progress based on your usage of skills. The flaw with this is that if the skill-ups you received weren't combat-related, you can't level up combat-attributes, meaning you'll be facing levelled up foes with stats that might not be able to match their abilities. It's still a fantastic game, but the level system really drags it down.
I Never Even Played the Main Questtedesco75 | Sept. 17, 2014 | See all tedesco75's reviews »
Looking back on Oblivion, it was good at the time and it showed glimpses of what would become Skyrim but to go back to it now is an exercise in difficulty. The voice acting is great (who doesn't love Patrick Stuart?) but as with most Bethesda games the story is not really the main draw here so you may not really hear all of it unless you are drawn in to the story (I wasn't). I have logged over a hundred hours in this game and I have never made it past the second or third story quest as there is so much to do and so many ways to play that you can get distracted. Of course as I have said many times not all is roses there are a number of problems with this game that only seem more glaring as the years go by. The leveling system is downright atrocious. It is cryptic and difficult to understand. Once you do figure it out you might decide it's better to not level at all as the world levels with you so soon you will be facing bandits wearing armor to match your own. This is something that Bethesda fixed in Fallout 3 and Oblivion but if you want to play without mods be ready. That segues into my next big beef with this game which is the combat it is not really very fun to play as a melee character and I opted to go full stealth so I never really fought anyone. It is neat you can roleplay that much but I did it because the mechanics sucked. Overall Oblivion was fun at the time of it's release and there is a lot of good stuff here, but you are better off playing one of the new Fallout games or Skyrim.
Old but goldCARLEST | July 5, 2014 | See all CARLEST's reviews »
Have you ever wanted to visit Oblivion? Now is your chance! This game offers you everything that you need in a good RPG. It has a good storyline, nice graphics and good voice actors. Mainly, what you need to do is find the kings son and shut the gates to oblivion. There are many cool monsters that you need to fight with and it is pretty hard sometimes. The cities are really nice and colourful. And the most awesome building, White Gold Tower is really nice. First I bought this game to visit those nice cities but now I play it and the game is really awesome. The DLCs add really much content and are pretty long in my opinion. I'll recommend this game to everyone. Go and get it!
A fantastic fantasy worldJokin93 | March 30, 2014 | See all Jokin93's reviews »
I initially played this game when it first appeared, in 2006 and I remember that I loved it a lot back then, the game had me hooked instantly, with the epic story and beautiful scenery. I had no mods back then. But now I do and I must say that thanks to those, this game is better than many games that were released in 2010 or later. There are mods for everything (better graphics, fun and content) and whereas the initial game keeps its extreme level of epicness, these spectacular mods improve the replay value and make it worth a lot more than its price. This game is worth every penny and it will have you hooked for hundreds of hours, just like Skyrim.
Adventure, Anyone?xiluxpain | Jan. 12, 2014 | See all xiluxpain's reviews »
One of my very first RPG game was coincidentally The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. What makes this game appealing at first sight is easily the brilliant art. When I first observed a family member play Oblivion, I was enchanted. I immediately went out and found myself a copy. What makes Oblivion a great game is the ease of control. You, yourself control the movements of your character with great flexibility. You will soon find the list of skills, magic, and variety of weapons and armors that affect your movement and progress in the game. In Oblivion, you start off as your in-depth, customized character that may be one of several races. You find yourself in a jail, but are soon free to face an unknown danger. Aside from the main story-line quests, there are many side quests which greatly enhance your game. You can join many guilds, wield a variety of weapons, own property, and journey on your own. One of the greatest features, in my opinion, is the freedom of side quests, and most importantly, the option to simply slay everyone in sight. That's right, you can kill just about everyone so long as they are not required for the main quest. There are also tons of mods you can download to further enhance the game. Stripping your fallen enemies is also an option. Till this day, I don't believe I've even completed all the quests possible.
Classicmcofdiablo | Dec. 26, 2013 | See all mcofdiablo's reviews »
Well, Oblivion. It was my first big RPG game. I have spent so many hours just travelling in its world,having forgotten about the main story. It is beautiful. Although, the main story is also interesting to play, but it is pretty short. You start as the nameless character (just like in Skyrim). You complete the first few tasks which serve as a tutorial, and then you are free to do anything you want. You can visit cities and complete different quests given by NPC's, you can enter different fractions (thieves, soldiers) and complete their quests. Gameplay is exciting, as well. Comparing to Gothic, which is also considered as one of the best RPG's, Oblivion has some advantages. The main one is that you have to repair armour and weapons. Simple thing, but if adds some realism. And there are horses! I know, today it isn't a surprise, but back in 2009 it was. All in all, if you missed this game, shame on you. Buy it. Right now.
One of the best games i've ever played!Goldenheaven | Dec. 12, 2013 | See all Goldenheaven's reviews »
I fully enjoyed this game as i played i found it has an engaging story and will keep you busy for some hours a day, even when i got bored with the history i went down to the brotherhood to become a vampire and wrecked chaos. You can engage in various activities in this game like lockpicking, thievery, horse riding, become a mage and these are just a few. If bored i also recomend to search for some mods, but i kid you not when i say this game will be carved in your memory for the years to come.
A great game that can play on almost any computer!cordellv | Nov. 18, 2013 | See all cordellv's reviews »
Although the PC interface is a little clunky, I love this game. It's main story, plus all the side quests and DLC quests make for a very engrossing and long game. I could easily put 100+ hours into the base game itself. And, with the glorious PC edition, we got mods, and a very good community for them! You could easily triple the amount of content and add new types of gameplay. I used to have this game on my old laptop that was fairly competent in gaming, and I could play it on high settings with a mid range graphics card and 4 gigs of ram. I now have a computer with 3 gigs of ram and a basic video card and I can still play it on the low settings! I recommend this game to anyone who likes free roaming western RPG, or anyone that likes games in a fantasy setting.
One of My Favorite RPGs of All Timerct2guy | Nov. 12, 2013 | See all rct2guy's reviews »
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is a very beautiful game. Although its graphics seem quite primitive for today's standards, the lush, floral scenery mixed with the use of HDR and set to the tune of some Jeremy Soule classics help bring this game up to be one of my favorite RPGs of all time. Although combat can sometimes feel clunky, and some bugs make the game seem quite broken, the storytelling in the game is unbelievably good, and allows the player to immerse themselves and literally hundreds of hours worth of content. With the expansions and plug-ins included with the GotY Deluxe edition, and the available custom content via the modding community, this game is definitely worth the incredibly low price it's currently offered at.
Best RPGJJ136wain | Oct. 11, 2013 | See all JJ136wain's reviews »
Oblivion has to be my favourite RPG I've played. I really love this games storyline its tense and gripping but if you are not a big fan of it there are plenty of other storylines like the dark brotherhood or thieves guild. With oblivion I get a totally different feel than I did with skyrim. Oblivion I believe is a lot more fantasy. I prefer the character creation what was in this game and morrowind a lot more with the basic one In skyrim. But if you liked morrowind or skyrim you would love this it has a lot of tes lore involved. And to top this amazing game off it has first person on horses and the Arena.
A ClassicLleris | Oct. 7, 2013 | See all Lleris's reviews »
By this time, Oblivion's reputation is really enough to speak for itself. An amazing game which you can just play again and again and again. If anything sets the benchmark for fantasy RPGs, it's the Elder Scroll series. Time and time again, they create immersing worlds for us to enter and in my humble opinion, Oblivion is the best (or, it certainly is my favourite). You do not even need a remote interest in RPGs to be recommended this game. This is a game that is easily good for everyone to play (age ratings aside, of course). Just get the damn game.
One of the best RPG's madeKingMassive | Oct. 7, 2013 | See all KingMassive's reviews »
Oblivion was one of the first RPG's I ever played, and my god was it amazing. I played it for something like 115 hours, and that's not counting the second time I played it and the time I used to just mess around with command console. It has a cool story and great gameplay and lots of content to explore, and the DLC and expansions are just going to add to it. Oh, and it still has an active modding community that keeps adding to the already huge amount of content. It may feel and seem little outdated if you've only played Skyrim or other newer RPG's, but it shouldn't matter once you've played it for a few hours. So if you're a fan of role-playing games, add this game to your collection and be ready to lose your sleep.
A masterpieceMatthew_Lumie | Oct. 4, 2013 | See all Matthew_Lumie's reviews »
Until I played Oblivion, I wasn't quite sure what a great RPG game was supposed to be like. After playing it for hundreds of hours, I would recommend this game to anyone, even people who don't love RPG games. It's a very deep, incredible game with a decent story and seemingly limitless opportunities for the player. The DLCs are up to par with modern games coming out, so I highly recommend the Deluxe edition. This a real solid title, up there with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in terms of lasting value.
Great RPG gameJimmysil | Sept. 20, 2013 | See all Jimmysil's reviews »
This was the first Elder of Scrolls game I have played. I have to say that I feel sorry that I never tried the ones before. It's a perfect game with great gameplay. The first person view feels extremly natural, and it lets you really enjoy the game. Don't hesitate and buy it immediatelly.
Best game of 2006 and after, until Skyrim came.EDP | Sept. 17, 2013 | See all EDP's reviews »
Oblivion's predecessor -- Morrowind -- is still one of the best games ever developed. Such masterpiece called for a successor and a success it has become. The combined facts of Oblivion having a huge hit baby brother and the internet becoming more and more world wide made Oblivion a hugely popular game. The community was and still is huge. There are an infinite number of mods available, some of which are essential for bug free gameplay. This game has it all. Enter in a world where you can be anything. Don't expect fairytale elves or gore filled battles only, you make the game and play what you want to play. Get your set of favourite mods and play one of the best games ever made by mankind.
Best Elder Scrolls GameKevduit | Sept. 14, 2013 | See all Kevduit's reviews »
When I played the Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind, I knew that they couldn't stop there. Bethesda then went out to create one of the greatest RPG games of all time, no, let me rephrase that, THE best RPG game of all time. I've put countless hours into this games, and couldn't put it down for hours because of how immersive and fun it was. I actually still play it, even though Skyrim is out. I've probably put more than 100+ hours into this game, and haven't even made a dent into it, that tells you that the company put a lot of time and effort into this game. The weapons are amazing, and you can actually customize them! The character customization at the beginning of them game was very detailed, and covered every aspect of what you wanted your character to look like, so that when you played, you felt as though this character really had a life, and you were making their choices. Altogether, Oblivion is, and will always be, one of my favorite games of all time! Totally worth the money!
Amazing Elder scrolls game!drafek | Sept. 13, 2013 | See all drafek's reviews »
After Morrowind The elder scrolls has build a fan based, but the series still had to proof itself. But it was fantastic! I've put 200+ hours into this game, not including the dlc's I got 20-40+ hours into the dlc's! You can become a swordman, a archer and even a mage! Or just combine them all! You even can become a thief! This game is worth it, it does have good graphics, there also are graphics mods, which makes the game even better. The gameplay is good, sometimes the magic part is a little bit hard, but it's okay. The soundtrack of this game is amazing! I enjoyed listening to it. This game is worth every penny!


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In many threads based on the Loch Ness Monster, I basically said one thing.
Anything that rises to the lake-top could be suspected to be any lake monster. For example, if a dead fish were to float to the lake-top and some people may have caught a glimpse of this action, they might come to conclusions immediatley and assume that they have seen the monster of the lake (Loch Ness Monster, Champ, Ogopogo). Also, if someone were to be deep in the forest and saw a hair animal or a monkey, they might come to conclusions, run away, and assume "I saw Bigfoot!". Also, if a branch were to fall in a lake (), they as in any people specating the lake might come to conclusions and suspect...
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Fort Bragg volunteers pack Super Bowl care packages for Soldiers
February 5, 2010
By Tina Ray
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Army News Service, Feb. 5, 2010) -- Soldiers, Sailors, family members and United Service Organization volunteers gathered at Pope Air Force Base, Feb. 3, to prepare Super Bowl-themed care packages for service members deployed as part of Joint Task Force-Haiti.
More than 60 participants gathered to assemble the packages, which contained such items as chips and salsa, drinks, peanut butter crackers, apples and bananas. Walmart and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service donated some of the goods.
Pvt. Michael Norfleet II, was among those who helped prepare the packages. As a one-time recipient of care packages himself, while deployed as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, he said he knows the impact they can have.
"I was happy to get something to break the monotony of the day-to-day," he said.
A member of the 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd BCT, Norfleet said that he hopes the packages will bring to those deployed some of the comforts enjoyed every day by Soldiers who stayed behind.
"We're right here with our cush life and they're deployed somewhere, sucking, and I hope this can help them feel closer to home," said Norfleet, a Baltimore native who has been in the Army almost four years now.
With a baby due any day, Vicky Brautigam also helped prepare Super Bowl care packages.
An Army wife, Brautigam said that husband, Capt. Christopher Brautigam, a public affairs officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, has been in Haiti nearly three weeks. He'll likely be a recipient of one of the packages.
Vicky said that sending the care packages would convey a good message to the troops.
"Every little bit helps," she said. "It lets you know that people are thinking about you."
Meghan McCoy serves as a Family Readiness Program leader for HHC. She said she emailed about 20 families requesting help with the packages. With 7-month-old daughter, Stella, strapped to her stomach, McCoy packed chips in assembly-line fashion and speculated about reactions to the packages.
"I think they'll be excited," McCoy said. "They're not MREs (Meals, Ready to Eat). It's something new to eat."
Teamwork was essential to getting the Super Bowl care packages mission accomplished and to helping to bring comfort to the men and women in uniform who deployed on short notice, said John Falkenbury, USO of North Carolina president.
"It's the least that the USO of North Carolina can do to help the Soldiers who are in uniform," said Falkenbury.
The USO of North Carolina has more than 700 volunteers who help take care of North Carolina servicemembers.
Teresa Sicinski, wife of Col. Stephen Sicinski, Fort Bragg garrison commander, also participated in the volunteer effort. As a retired Army warrant officer who was assigned to Korea and Germany during her more than 20-year military career, Teresa said she knows the Soldiers would appreciate receiving the packages.
"It's like Christmas when you are opening a package because you have no idea what the person is sending," Sicinski said. "I know they are going to enjoy it."
(Tina Ray writes for the Paraglide Newspaper at Fort Bragg, N.C.)


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BY DAN BEGNOCHEThe hardest thing about a short week is staying healthy. Thursday night's divisional matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins is no different.Bills defensive end Jarius Wynn, who left Sunday's game with a knee injury, will not play in the team's prime time game, though he's likely the only Buffalo player to sit.Four players are listed as questionable, however...
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BY DAN BEGNOCHEThe Buffalo Bills are on a short week, but their divisional boutwith the Miami Dolphins Thursday didn't slow them down from making a roster move.The team cut ties with safety Jerome Couplin Tuesday, according to buffalobills.com, leaving an open roster spot two days before their prime-time matchup. Couplin only lasted a week in Buffalo, acquired off waivers on Nov...
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BY SEAN DONOVANTeams across the league have begun the process of filling their rosters up to 90 players, the number each team will bring to training camp.Next month's draft will provide an infusion of young prospects, but here are a few free agent additions teams in the AFC East made this week:The Miami Dolphins, clearly in the market for a veteran receiver, missed out on former...
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• CLARIFICATION: A headline on Page 5A Tuesday did not accurately portray Colorado Republican legislators' or Secretary of State Scott Gessler's efforts to tighten voter-identification laws in 2012. Proposals would have required a photo ID to vote but didn't go so far as requiring proof of citizenship, as Arizona has.


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If you have read all of the New York Times 10 Best Books of 2012, you could certainly find something on 100 Notable Books of 2012.
Here is the NPR Complete List of Best Books of 2012 which includes Graphic Novels That Flew Under The Radar, Nancy Pearl's Picks For The Omnivorous Reader.
As the days get shorter and there is just too much to do, try Jane Ciabattari's picks of Short Stories To Savor On A Winter Weekend. For a bit of seasonal reading, there is A Wintry Mix: Alan Cheuse Selects The Season's Best.
The thoughtful and expert picks in Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2012, and the Library Journal 2012 Best of Genre Fiction are always right on. Bear in mind also, The Guardian(UK) Best Books of the Year for some adventurous reading.
On the road this holiday season? Track down one of these Top 10 Crime Fiction Audiobooks, or the The Washington Post Best Audio Books of 2012.
For the ebook readers on your list, here are the current hot titles. They are always available and no gift wrapping necessary.
Worth another look is NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels.
American Library Association's 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults and Top 10 List, the complete list of 2012 Notable Children's Books
The New York Times 100 Notable Children's books covers titles for young adults to picture books.
And who could blame them if they want TOYS? Check out Parenting magazine's Best New Toys 2012 and the Best Wii games for kids.
Dave Brubeck, known for as a mesmerizing improv jazz pianist and for merging many elements of the classical and jazz genres for a uniquely appealing sound, has died.
Brubeck, born in 1922 to a cattle rancher father and a mother who was a classically trained piano teacher, was born with a musical ear. As a child Brubeck was able to hide his inability to read music by his ability to play a piece after hearing it once or twice. In fact, the University of the Pacific only agreed to graduate him with a degree in music if he promised never to teach music.
After serving in the Army during WW II, he studied under the famous French composer, Darius Milhaud, who encouraged Brubeck to pursue his obvious gifts in jazz. In 1951, Brubeck formed the The Dave Brubeck Quartet which solidified his lifelong association Paul Desmond, who wrote the iconic Take Five, Brubeck's haunting piece that blends his knowledge of European harmonies with his irresistible attraction to African rhythm.
Brubeck disbanded the Quartet in the late 1960s and focused renewed interest in composing jazz symphonies and sacred music
Despite the best efforts of harsh jazz critics to take Brubeck down a notch or two over the decades ("...[Brubeck plays]...as if a man who knew 500 words of French were to attempt a novel in that language." - Joe Goldberg. Or this: "...the galloping pomposity of his piano solos." -- Dave Gelly), his fans apparently didn't get the word; Brubeck continued to pack any venue where he performed. His sons joined him in concert tours starting in the 1970s.
Brubeck, who would have been 92 tomorrow, died of heart failure while on his way to a regularly scheduled appointment with his cardiologist.
Anna Karenina, is the adaptation of the classic 19th century novel by Leo Tolstoy It explores the capacity for love. As one woman questions her happiness and marriage, change comes to all around her. Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Johnson star in this holiday blockbuster.
Based on Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho by Stephen Rebello, Hitchcock is story of Alfred Hitchcock and his wife and collaborator, Alma Reville, during their most daring filmmaking adventure --- that of Psycho. The story of their love and marriage is interwoven with the trials and tribulations involved in changing the genre of horror forever. Starring Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren and Scarlett Johansson.
Director Ang Lee's new epic Life of Pi is based on the Man Booker Prize winner by Yann Martel in which Pi, a zookeeper's son finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck sets them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
Steven Spielberg helms his long-in-the-making biopic of Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln, with Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role. Tony Kushner penned this adaptation of Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals: the political genius of Abraham Lincoln which chronicles the President's time in office between 1861 and 1865 as he dealt with personal demons and politics during the Civil War.
Midnight's Children is the adaptation of Salman Rushdie's novel. On midnight of the night India declares independence, two boys are born. One to a wealthy couple and one to a poor couple. However, when the boys are switched in the hospital, they are fated to live one another's lives tied in with the new life of India as an independent country.
Life doesn't always go according to plan. Pat Solatano has lost everything - his house, his job, and his wife. He now finds himself living back with his mother and father after spending eight months in a state institution on a plea bargain. Pat is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite with his wife, despite the challenging circumstances of their separation. All Pat's parents want is for him to get back on his feet - and to share their family's obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles football team. When Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own, things get complicated. Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Julia Stiles star in this adaptation of Matthew Quick's The Silver Linings Playbook.
Last night, the The National Book Award winners for 2012 were announced at a gala event at the posh Cipriani on Wall Street.
The big winners were:
Louise Erdrich, 58, received the fiction award for The Round House. An adult Joe Coutts looks back in time when, as a teenager, he went in search of the man who brutalized his mother on an Ojibwe reservation in North Dakota. This winning title is part two of a trilogy. The Coutts family was first introduced in The Plague of Doves (2008). Erdrich's win is especially poignant as, shortly after she started writing The Round House, she was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer, which she has beat.Ms. Erdrich, who is part Ojibwe, delighted last night's audience by addressing some of her remarks in her tribal tongue.
Katherine Boo, 48, a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer for the The New Yorker, received the nonfiction award for Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life,Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity, a wrenching account of a teenage boy who lives in the slums that are hidden from view by some of India's luxury hotels.
Poet David Ferry, 88, tearfully accepted what he described as "preposterous pre-posthumous award" for his Bewilderment; New Poems and Translations. "We're all in this apart" (From FoundSingle-Line Poems). Ferry has a PhD from Harvard and is the Sophie Chantal Hart Professor Emeritus of English at Wellesley, where he taught for many years.
William Joseph Alexander, 36, is a first-time novelist who captured the Young People's Literature prize for his fantasy, Goblin Secrets. In this steampunk/witch-infested tale, Rownie escapes Graba who 'adopts' orphans to do her bidding, and sets out on a quest to find his missing older brother.
Rounding out the evening, host Faith Salie, a media star on NPR, the BBC and CBS Sunday Morning, bestowed two special awards. Detroit author, Elmore Leonard, 88, accepted the Distinguished Contribution to American Letters prize. New York Times publisher, Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., 61, was honored for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. NPR's Fresh Air host, Terry Gross, introduced Mr. Sulzberger and said the New York Times Book Review was like "...a shopping catalog...[for] authors I've overlooked."
Each winner received $10,000.
Every year we celebrate Tellebration at the Pittsfield Branch. This year we have dynamic storytellers Jeff Doyle, Kathleen Wright, Darryl Mickens and
Judy Schmidt on Sunday, November 10 at 2 pm. For grown-ups looking for a captivating storytelling potpourri, check out the Ann Arbor Storyteller's Guild Tellebration QuiltNovember 9th evening program!
-Don't forget to bring your photo ID to vote. Voters who do not have acceptable photo ID will be required to sign an affidavit in order to vote.
-Peak voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Voters who want to avoid long lines are encouraged to vote during midday hours.
-Polling place hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. If you are standing in line by 8 p.m. then you are eligible to vote.
-In-person requests for absentee ballots will be accepted at the City Clerk's Office, 2nd floor of City Hall, until Monday, November 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
-Ann Arbor Public Schools are closed on Election Day. Polling places located within schools are open.
-Signs will be posted at all polling locations to assist voters.
View your sample ballot, check your polling location and much more at Michigan Votes.
Washtenaw County election results are televised on Community Television Network's CitiTV Channel 19 beginning at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012—after the polls close—and will continue throughout the night.
Arlington National Cemetery recently launched a searchable database that will help people "find gravesites and explore Arlington's rich history" with apps for Apple products, Android, Blackberrys, as well as a desktop version.
Arlington's website says, "The Army photographed 259,978 gravesites, niches and markers using a custom-built smart phone application and instituted a rigorous process to review each headstone photo with existing cemetery records and other historical documents. The end result was the creation of a single, verifiable and authoritative database of all those laid to rest at Arlington that is linked to the Arlington's digital mapping system."
Russell Means, the Oglala Lakota Indian (Means said the designation "Sioux" was derogatory) whose controversial political activism on behalf of America's Indian tribes first became headlines in the 1973 siege of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, died today on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.
Born on Pine Ridge in 1939, Means' transfer to a nearly all-white California high school resulted in daily relentless bullying. First Means fought back, then he fell into alcohol and substance abuse for several years before getting his footing in 1969 at the American Indian Center in Cleveland, OH. It was in Ohio that Means met Dennis Banks, co-founder of the new American Indian Movement.
In 1972, Means and other prominent Indian activists organized a mass demonstration on Washington, D.C. to coincide with the election. The housing they were promised by the Department of Interior was rat-iinfested and overcrowded so the demonstrators took over the Bureau of Indian Affairs and renamed it the Native American Embassy.They were evicted four days later when they were promised that investigations of programs that were supposed to help Indians would take place.
Three months later, Means and 200 armed supporters began a 71-day occupation of Wounded Knee where, in 1890, the U.S. military massacred more than 300 men, women, and children of the Sioux/Lakota tribe.Several weeks later, Means went to Washington, D.C. to try to broker an end to the siege. He was arrested and jailed when he rejected the unconditional surrender offer. The remaining protesters surrendered on May 8th, 1973. Means and other principles talked about this action in the 2005 documentary Wounded Heart: Pine Ridge and the Sioux.
His 1974 trial for his role in Wounded Knee ended after seven months when the Judge dismissed all charges after it was revealed that a member of Means' own defense team was an FBI informant who supplied information to the prosecution.
In 1994, Means sought the limelight on the silver screen. He played Chingachgook in the 1992 move, The Last of the Mohicans. Means' autobiography, Where White Men Fear to Tread: The Autobiography of Russell Means, was published in 1995. He used this venue to rail against the term 'Native Americans' and the whole notion of Native American Heritage Month.
Means was just a few weeks shy of his 73rd when he died of esophegeal cancer.
Sen.George McGovern, decorated WW II pilot in the Army, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, of the U.S. Senate, and a two-time Democratic candidate for President of the United States, and a United Nations ambassador, died October 21st in Sioux Falls, SD.
McGovern, born in S. Dakota in 1922, had an illustrious political career marked by his unwavering commitment to progressive principles. He was an early and unwavering voice opposing the Vietnam war, an advocate for the eradication of hunger in the U.S. and worldwide , and always a champion for civil rights.
He joined the Army when Pearl Harbor was attacked and became a fighter pilot of great courage. When his plane was severely crippled by flak in December of 1944, McGovern managed to land the plane safely, saving the lives of his crew. A grateful nation awarded him the Distinguished Flying Cross.
He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1957 to 1961 and in the U.S. Senate from 1963 to 1981.
He ran for President twice; once, briefly in 1968. Four years later, he won the nomination of his party, but suffered an insurmountable blow with his choice of Thomas Eagleton as his Vice Presidential pick and with his unpopular opposition to the war in Vietnam. He lost to Richard Nixon in an epic landslide. He won just 17 electoral votes (Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.) to Nixon's 520.
Sen. McGovern remained an active citizen of the world and a tireless force to push the Democratic party to strongly embrace principles of idealism and concern for the common citizen. He wrote several books; the last one, What It Means to Be a Democrat, was released last year.
Earlier this month, his family released a statement that Sen. McGovern had been admitted to a Sioux Falls, South Dakota hospice. He was 90 years old.
Last night in England, British author Hilary Mantel broke several literary records when she captured the 2012 Man Booker Prize for her novel, Bring Up the Bodies, the second entry in her trilogy about Thomas Cromwell.
She was the first woman to win the Booker twice. In 2009, she got the nod for the trilogy's first book, Wolf Hall; no other Booker author has won for a sequel. And neither of the other two double-Booker winner -- Peter Carey and J.M. Coetzee -- took home the top honors in such a short amount of time.
In Wolf Hall, Cromwell counsels King Henry VIII on the latter's seven year quest to marry Anne Boleyn. In Bring Up the Bodies, Henry now has buyer's remorse and again, Cromwell steps in to give the Kiing what he wants.
Sir Peter Stothard, chair of the judging panel had this to say about Ms. Mantel's historic accomplishment: "This is a unique accolade. This is something that no other woman has done before. This is an extraordinary book in its own right.It's about novels, not novelists. It's about texts, not reputations.This prize was set up for books that will be around for decades to come. They are texts that will live on because each time you read them it's a different text".
Ms. Mantel's accomplishments are all the more remarkable for the personal struggles she has fought all her life. Plagued by health ailments from a young age which were misdiagnosed and which frequently drained her energy. She wrote of these challenges in her 2003 memoir, Giving Up the Ghost.
The Man Book Prize is given to an author from the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, or Ireland. The winner goes home with a purse of £50,000, instant international recognition and skyrocketing sales.
Ms. Mantel, who is 60, is already hard at work on the conclusion of her massive, compulsively readable trilogy.


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Arrow Kenneth J. ( 1965), Statistical Requirements for Greek Economic Planning, Center of Planning and Economic Research, Athens.
Athena ( 1987- 1991), a monthly review of current affairs, several issues, Athens.


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See that?? Without all your smoke and mirrors, no one would stomach this garbage!
—Mr. Krabs in Selling Out
Synthetic Krabby Patties were Krabby Patties served at Krabby O'Monday's. They were made from a grey-like substance that comes out of a machine, then spray-painted to look like a regular Krabby Patty, then finally heated in a furnace. Synthetic Patties sickened SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs and eventually, Mr. Krabs revealed the inside of the patty to all of the Krabby O'Monday's customers. At first, the customers enjoyed the patties, but as soon as they saw what was in the patty, most of them fled the restuarant and almost barfed it out. It appeared only in Selling Out.
- People would notice the flavor of the patty changed dramatically, especially if they were regular patrons to the Krusty Krab, and since the grey substance was used for all the components of the Krabby Patty (bun, patty, toppings, etc.)
- The customers should've noticed it was grey inside, since people usually look at their food just before taking a bite out of it.
- The grey goop used to make one could be a reference to pink slime that was used in McDonald's food.
- The grey goop may also be some kind of plastic by-product.
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MV Agusta and the ParkinGO Team have partnered and signed a three-year contract to compete in the World Supersport Championship.
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For the second consecutive round, Yamaha ParkinGO Team rider Chaz Davies piloted his YZF-R6 to victory. This weekend Davies took this week's win in Italy after 16 laps of the Monza circuit.
Joining Davies on the podium was his teammate Luca Scassa and Hannspree Ten Kate Honda's Fabiet Foret, who finished 7.9 seconds behind Davies.
2011 World Supersport
The Yamaha ParkinGO team began quickly in Monza for Round 4 of the 2011 World Supersport Championship, leading Friday's qualifying practice.
Both Yamaha R6 riders – Chaz Davies and Luca Scassa – were four-tenths ahead of the remaining riders.
World Supersport
Separated by only 0.270 of a second at the checkered flag, Luca Scassa and Chaz Davies gave the Yamaha ParkingGO team its first 1-2 World Supersport win at Donington Sunday.
It was Scassa who just beat his teammate on the YZF-R6; the Italian now has a perfect 50 points, and Parkes is in second with 31.
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Yamaha ParkinGo rider Luca Scassa made it a day to remember this afternoon, enjoying an adrenalin filled battle in the top five for the duration of the World Supersport race.
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When the 2011 World Supersport lineup was released, the last-minute surprise was that the BE1 ParkinGO Team of Chaz Davies and Luca Scassa will be switching from Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycles to a pair of Yamaha YZF-R6 machines.
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The FIM released the provisional entry list for the 2011 World Supersport season. The last-minute surprise was that the BE1 ParkinGo Team of Chaz Davies and Luca Scassa will be switching from Triumph Daytona 675 motorcycles to a pair of Yamaha YZF-R6 machines.
Following the tradition that defines our brand, MV Agusta will be present on track this year as well.
Team UnionBike-Gimotorsports will defend the MV Agusta colours on the tracks of the World Championship in the Superstock World Cup. The F4 1000 R312 will be ridden by Davide Giugliano and Alex Lowes. Both riders have shown impressive pace during preseason test sessions, underlining the competitiveness of the bike in the most important championship for strictly production based motorcycles.


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lllaass Oct 3, 2012 9:22 AM
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If not interference:
AirPort and Bluetooth: Potential sources of wireless interference
- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset networks settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
You will have to rejoin all networks and repair the BT devices
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren't affected.
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory settings/new iPod.
KanagawaKen Dec 27, 2012 7:26 AM
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I found your post because I recently experienced the same problem. I had been enjoying great freedom via bluetooth with my iPod 4G and ProHT headphones as well as a (very strong) Motorola HK202 headset. Working in the kitchen was not a problem UNTIL I started using the convention / microwave oven. I experienced the problem you related and it even continued for a very short while after I finished using and unplugged said oven.
I have tried two iPod 4G, two different ProHT headsets and the forementioned HK202 with all combinations and received the same results. I moved a PC with after-factory bluetooth into the affected area. The Broadband radio is quite robust but quality/fidelity suffered.
My conclusion is there are some pre-bluetooth era appliances that were generally RFI-approved, at one time -- or even spread-spectrum approved -- but now are wreaking havoc on your bluetooth communications in that area of operation. Do let's remember bluetooth's limitations; some applicaions are good, some are great and some suck.
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Correction: The Broadcom radio is quite robust...


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Mary Arden's is a working farm where most of the grounds and buildings are accessible to visitors, with some ramps provided for wheelchair users. However some paths are uneven - made worse in poor weather - and may prove difficult for wheelchairs and pushchairs. A courtesy wheelchair is available and our experienced guides can offer a sensory tour for visitors with sight impairments. Assistance dogs are welcome, with the exception of the outer grazing areas. Large print guides are available.
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The ground floors have uneven surfaces and can be narrow in parts. The first floors are inaccessible for wheelchair users. Note: Palmer's Farm garden is inaccessible for wheelchairs.
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What nobody did, however, was buy it. At least not until last month, when the "ecomodern farmhouse," as it was advertised, finally sold. The price: $520,000 -- or $375,000 less than the original asking price.
"Probably the biggest problem was the slowdown in the economy," says Brigetta Johnson, the real estate agent who took over selling the property after it had sat on the market for some time. But she acknowledges other problems too. While green ideals encourage people to live small, "young families needed more storage space" than the 1,900-square-foot house offered, she says. The substitution of a car-port for an enclosed garage, done to improve air quality in a place filled with fumes, didn't help the space problem. Retirees, who might otherwise go for a smallish house, were put off by the stairs, Johnson says. In the end, she says, the house found "the perfect demographic:" a couple with no kids.
Computer consultant Brad Greene and his partner Ishya Siltikul, the director of a fitness club, moved from a much bigger house on the island because they were searching for someplace sunnier and better designed. The fact that it was green was "frosting on the cake," Greene says. Still, it was only when the house came down in price that they went to look at it. "It was originally way out of our price range," he says.
"I was a little bit naive," says Martin, who ran a gift shop in Chicago before deciding to move here and pursue her dream of eco-development, beginning with this house. "We just went whole hog on the green features. There was a price for everything." The solar energy system, for instance, cost $55,000. Failing to make money on the project, she says she's now evaluating how green to go with her next one. "Affordable green is a little bit more my goal."


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Aug. 25, 1863 was a very busy day at the Headquarters of the Department of the Missouri in Saint Louis, Mo. On that day, the commanding officer of the latter Department Major General John M. Schofield (no relation of the author) approved a number of General Orders. One of these General Orders was the then and now infamous Order No. 11 that still rings with infamy in Jackson, Cass, Bates and Northern Vernon County. It is still remembered and hated today because the implementation of this order, in effect, depopulated these counties and created a "Buffer Zone" or "No Man's Land" to eradicate support for the Confederate guerrillas residing there and to separate the Kansas and Missouri antagonists from each other. This particular Order was approved by General Schofield and was done at the request Brigadier General Thomas Ewing Jr. who issued it from his headquarters of the District of the Border in Kansas City, Mo. General Ewing was hated and despised then, as is his memory today in the previously mentioned counties of western Missouri!
General Schofield was a tough, no nonsense, officer who issued the following order on Aug. 25, 1863 that affected all of the Department of the Missouri which included the District of the Border commanded by General Ewing.
The Order is located on Pages 474-475 in Series I, Vol. 22, Part II, Correspondence in the Official Records of the War of the Rebellion.
"Hdqrs, Department of the Missouri,
Saint Louis, August 25, 1863.
General orders No. 86:
Large numbers of men are leaving the broken rebel armies in the Mississippi Valley [after the Confederate surrender of Vicksburg, Mississippi on July 3, 1863] and returning to Missouri.
Many of them doubtless come back with the purpose of following a career of PLUNDER & MURDER under the form of GUERRILLA WARFARE, while others would gladly return to their homes as peaceable citizens, if permitted to do so and protected from violence.
The State is in danger of a repetition of the scenes of violence and bloodshed that characterized the months of July and August, 1862. The united efforts of all loyal and peaceable disposed citizens, as well as of the troops of this Department, will be required to avert this EVIL.
It is the desire of the Commanding General that all those who voluntarily abandon the rebel cause and desire to return to their allegiance to the United States shall be permitted to do so, under such restrictions as the public peace shall require. All such persons may surrender themselves and their arms (firearms) at the nearest military post and will be released upon taking the OATH of ALLEGIANCE and giving bond for all their future good conduct.
They will be required to reside in such portion of Missouri or other State as the Provost-Marshal who releases them shall direct.
All who shall fail to comply with these conditions and shall remain within our lines without renewing their allegiance will be treated as CRIMINALS according to the LAWS OF WAR. Those who shall engage in ROBBERY, MURDER or other SIMILAR CRIMES will be EXTERMINATED WITHOUT MERCY.
Humanity demands of every citizen active and earnest co-operation with the military authorities in putting down these common enemies of mankind. The Commanding General demands of every citizen the full discharge of his duty in this regard. Those who neglect it will be held responsible in their persons and property for the damage that may result from their neglect and will be punished at the discretion of a military commission. If milder means shall fail, the Commanding General will order the DESTRUCTION or SEZIURE of ALL HOUSES. BARNS, PROVISIONS & OTHER PROPERTY belonging to DISLOYAL PERSONS in those portions of the State which are made the HAUNTS of GUERRILLAS.
To enable them to protect themselves from violence and to aid the troops when necessary, all loyal & peaceable citizens in Missouri will be permitted to bear arms. As far as practicable, arms which have heretofore been taken from such citizens will be returned to them.
By Command of Major General Schofleld.
C. W. Marsh
Assistant Adjutant General."
It is very doubtful that many Confederate veterans returning to Missouri from the "rebel" armies in the Mississippi Valley took the Oath of Allegiance and became peaceable citizens because of the severe restrictions placed upon them, if they did so. Therefore as history indicates, the Guerrilla War in Missouri continued with a vengeance.
At the same time, there were certain politicians in Kansas that wanted General Schofield removed from commanding the Department of the Missouri because they believed that he did not do an adequate job in protecting Kansas from the Confederate Guerrillas. This was evident and believed by the Honorable James Henry Lane & A. C. Wilder, U. S. Senators from Kansas, as the result of the successful destruction of Lawrence, Kansas by William dark Quantrill and his guerrillas on August 21, 1863. The following telegram to President Lincoln clearly indicates their displeasure with General Schofield.
"Leavenworth, Kansas, August 26, 1863.
His Excellency Abraham Lincoln,
President of the United States: The result of the massacre at Lawrence has excited feelings amongst our people which make a collision between them and the military probable. The IMBECILITY and INCAPACITY of Schofield is most deplorable. Our people unanimously DEMAND the REMOVAL of Schofield, whose policy has opened Kansas to INVASION AND BUTCHERY!
[Please not the very prompt tactful response, on the same day, to both parties from President Lincoln that he the President was known for.]
"Washington, D.C.
August 27, 1863: 8:30 a.m.
Hon. A. C. Wilder, Hon. J. H. Lane,
Notice of your DEMAND for the REMOVAL of General Schofield is hereby acknowledged.
A. Lincoln."
"Washington, D.C.
August 27. 1863: 8:30 a.m.
General Schofield,
Saint Louis:
I have just received the dispatch which follows from two very influential citizens of Kansas whose names I omit. The severe blow they have received naturally enough makes them intemperate even without there being any just cause for blame. Please do your utmost to give them future security and to punish their invaders.
A. Lincoln."
Now then, when a U.S. Army officer incurred the wrath of politicians in the Civil War his days in command were usually numbered and he could be and often was relieved and assigned elsewhere. This did not happen to General Schofield immediately as a result of incurring the displeasure of Kansas Senators Lane and Wilder. However, late in 1863 because of his harsh policies he upset the Governor of Missouri and many "Missourians." It was then that President Lincoln thought it would be for the good for the nation, the service and the citizens of Missouri that General Schofield should be relieved and reassigned from the Department of the Missouri. He was and was replaced by Major General William S. Rosecrans and of course the War Went On!


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September TBA, 2016 (We wil post dates as soon as organizers tell us!)
There's no place like Beech Mountain the first weekend of October each year as the old Land of Oz theme park comes to life for the Autumn at Oz celebration. The "Wizard of Oz" park is near Banner Elk, about a two hours drive from Asheville. As a bonus, it's usually peak fall color for this area of the mountains. (Read more about Beech Mountain and see our Fall Foliage Forecast.)
Other Wizard of Oz Events
- June 2016: New! Take a guided tour of the Land of Oz on Fridays in June during Family Fun Month at Beech Mountain. Read more.
- July-August 2016: New! Wizard of Oz Train in Bryson City on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in July and early August. Read more!
Over the years, Autumn at Oz has grown from a small reunion of former employees to a celebration that draws folks from near and far for a nostalgic stroll along the yellow brick road that was the centerpiece of the popular theme park that opened in 1970, as a living adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic novel, "The Wonderful World of OZ," upon which the classic film is also based.
Each year, the festival offers many activities, food, drink, and sights to enhance the Land of Oz journey. Experience the recreation of Dorothy's trip from her farm in Kansas, through the twister and down the yellow brick road to Oz. Along your journey, you will meet many of the vibrant characters that made the novel and the movie timeless.
Along the way, there are visits with the Tin Man, Dorothy, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow, Professor Marvel, Auntie Em, Uncle Henry, Glinda the Good Witch and the Wizard. The Wicked Witch of the West is also on hand with her Winkie guards and flying monkeys.
Dress as your favorite Oz character and enjoy a nostalgic stroll through this unique place in time! The top of Beech Mountain, at 5,506 feet, is an ideal place to venture over the rainbow. Its rock outcroppings and gnarly, windswept trees inspired the creation of the Land of Oz theme park.
Keep in mind the temperatures atop Beech can be very chilly in early October (about 15 degrees cooler than Asheville). So bring a jacket! See more tips below. Check the weather forecast.
2015 Hours/Tickets - SOLD OUT (Tickets went on sale August 1st and sold-out in two weeks)
Cost is $35/person for both adults and children. Entrance times to the park are 10-12, 12-2 or 2-4 each day. You can stay until the event closes at 6 PM regardless of the time you enter. Advance tickets are highly recommended! It usually sells-out. Children ages 2 and under are admitted free. See tips and directions below!
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Tips for Visiting Land of Oz
- Advance ticket holders should proceed to check-in tables at the appropriate time/session.
- The Oz property has uneven paths, ramps and stairs and therefore is not wheelchair or stroller friendly (late afternoon sessions work better for folks needing assistance and small strollers or backpacks work best for children). The weather on Beech can be cold and blustery, so please be prepared by dressing in layers and wearing comfy shoes. Bring a jacket and an umbrella, just in case.
- Bring extra money as food treats and treasures are for sale. Face painters are among the best and there is additional charge for painting and props too.
- As so many people want to take photos, be respectful of others. Please stand back, off the paths, and make room for others to pass on by. A full cast of characters will be near the end of the yellow brick road for family photos as well.
Driving Directions
The town of Beech Mountain is about a two-hour drive from Asheville through the mountains with multiple options. You will see signs as you enter the town of Beech Mountain (it's not very big!). Parking is in the meadow next to Brick Oven Pizzeria off the Beech Mountain Parkway across the street from the Beech Mountain Town Hall and Visitor Center (Street address: 403 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC).
From the Greensboro/Winston-Salem Area
Take US 421 N to Boone. Turn left onto NC 105. Follow 105 for 15 miles and then turn right onto NC 184. Follow NC 184 to Banner Elk and then turn left onto NC 194/184. NC 184 will veer to the right and become South Beech Mountain Parkway. Follow NC 184/Beech Mountain Parkway into Town.
From the Charlotte Area
Take I-85 S towards Gastonia. Take Exit 17, and turn left onto US 321 N. Follow US 321 to Boone. In Boone, turn left onto NC 105. Follow 105 for 15 miles and then turn right onto NC 184. Follow NC 184 to Banner Elk and then turn left onto NC 194/184. NC 184 will veer to the right and become South Beech Mountain Parkway. Follow NC 184/Beech Mountain Parkway into Town.
Lodging for Oz
History of Land of Oz Theme Park
Oz was dreamed and designed by Jack Pentes, on behalf of Carolina Caribbean Corp., and headed by Grover Robbins, of Tweetsie RR. Both men were exceptional "visionaries". It was their plan to create something special for children - something that would be fun and financially compatible with the ski slopes of Beech - and, in turn, would bring parents, purchasers of resort property. Just as important, local talent and craftsmen were employed, bringing pride and opportunities to the area. It was a grand dream and was done in a grand fashion. OZ exceeded everyone's expectations of success.
Six months before its opening, however, Mr. Robbins contracted bone cancer and passed away. OZ was operational from 1970-80, but changing times, economics, liabilities, maintenance, and other interests of its owners, along with the lack of change at OZ, took their toll on the park. Ten years passed with the property reverting back to its original owners. Vandalism and nostalgia seekers destroyed much of the remains. Even today, people try to take a "piece" of OZ, to our despair.
In 1990, the 450 acre project known as Emerald Mountain development began. Since 1990, OZ has gone from being an "archeological dig" to an enchanting private garden, with Dorothy's farm restored, gazebos renovated, fountain, pond and waterfall made operational, and the yellow brick road unearthed and patched.
Ski Resort
During the winter months, return for skiing at Beech Mountain! See more mountain fall events.
Race your woolly worm to help predict the winter forecast according to the worm's stripes. The Woolly Worm Festival in... read more


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