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The Carolina Parakeet was once a locally abundant resident of mature sycamore-dominated bottomlands and bald cypress swamps of the southeastern and midwestern states. A bird of brilliant green, yellow, and orange coloration, it was the only native representative of the Psittacidae in its range, and it moved about in large, fast-flying flocks, adding a dramatic and seemingly tropical touch to the landscape. The Seminoles knew the species as "puzzi la nee" (literally "head of yellow") or "pot pot chee," while the Chickasaws called it "kelinky." European settlers christened it with numerous variants of "parrot" and "parakeet," ranging from "paroquet" and "paraqueet," to "parrotkite, parrakeeto, parrowceat" and "parrot queet." Noisy and conspicuous, the species was unlikely to be overlooked in any location where it regularly occurred.
Unfortunately, with no confirmed reports of its continued existence in more than 60 years, the Carolina Parakeet is now generally presumed extinct. And although many early naturalists, such as William Bartram, Alexander Wilson, and John J. Audubon wrote of the species, it never received comprehensive biological study before its passing. As a result, many aspects of its ecology and causes of extinction will probably always remain unknown or speculative.
A consumer of sandspurs, cockleburs, thistles, pine seeds, and bald cypress balls, as well as fruits, buds, and seeds of many other plant species, the Carolina Parakeet was evidently a fairly typical psittacid, with catholic feeding habits, loud vocalizations, and highly social tendencies. However, unlike many other parrots, it was clearly a species well adapted to survive cold winter weather. Although generally regarded with favor by early settlers, the parakeet was also known locally as a pest species in orchards and fields of grain, and was persecuted to some extent for crop depredations. Its vulnerability to shooting was universally acknowledged and was due to a strong tendency for flocks not to flee under fire, but to remain near wounded conspecifics that were calling in distress. Nevertheless, McKinley (1960, 1980, 1985) presented a persuasive case that shooting to avenge or avert crop depredations was unlikely as the major cause of extinction.
In addition to being shot for depredations, the species was also sometimes shot for sport, for food, or for its colorful feathers. Additionally, it was captured for the pet trade with some frequency, although it was not a good talker. More than 800 study and display specimens were procured by various museums and private collectors (Hahn 1963, McKinley 1985), but while this may seem like a substantial total, many were collected when there were likely many tens of thousands of parakeets still in existence, and it is easy to overestimate the importance of such collecting in the species' disappearance.
Destruction of the original bottomland forests in its range was also occurring as the species declined and may have played a role in its loss (Askins 1999). In addition, McKinley (1960, 1980) hypothesized harmful competition for nest and roost holes from an introduced species, the honeybee (Apis mellifera), as well as a steady loss of potential parakeet nest trees intrinsic to the harvest of wild hives. Finally, though evidence is inconclusive, there are grounds for suspecting that diseases, perhaps especially exotic diseases transmitted from poultry, may have been important in the parakeet's demise.
Few nests were ever reported for the Carolina Parakeet, and for most of these, documentation was extremely sketchy. No information at all is available on many other aspects of the species' biology, such as age of first breeding, mating systems, frequency of breeding, nest-site fidelity, and age-specific mortality rates. Further, the data on many features, such as feeding habits and sex ratios, are troubled by major observational biases. And despite the abundance of museum specimens in existence, practically no specimens were collected in mid- to late summer, precluding a full documentation of molt or of potential variations in Juvenal plumage.
Thus there are no known ways to evaluate many issues in Carolina Parakeet biology except through extrapolations from the biology of closely related species and through reasoned interpretations of the fragmentary writings of observers who have long since passed from the scene. Fortunately, early naturalists prepared a few accounts with substantial amounts of useful information. Especially valuable have been the historical firsthand accounts of Wilson (1811), Audubon (1831), Charles Maynard (1881), Frank Chapman (1890, 1932), and Charles Bendire (1895). Excellent reviews of the early parakeet literature were provided by Amos Butler (1892) and Albert Wright (1912). Likewise, the monograph of Joseph Forshaw (1989) has provided many useful points of comparison with other parrot species.
But surely the most important source materials available have been the many insightful Carolina Parakeet papers of Daniel McKinley, which appeared between 1959 and 1985. McKinley's publications provide an exhaustive annotated bibliography of early accounts of the species and offer some of the most valuable analyses available of its ecology and conservation woes. They also constitute some of the most forthright and delightfully written ornithological essays of recent times. This Birds of North America account owes a major debt to McKinley's painstaking efforts.
The present account is also based on interviews conducted in 1979 in the region where the species made its last major stand in central Florida. There, with the help of Rod Chandler, NFRS located many senior citizens who recalled personal experiences with the parakeet in the 1910s and 1920s. Their recollections provide a valuable and in some respects surprising commentary on the species' habits and causes of extinction.
Snyder, Noel F. and Keith Russell. 2002. Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), The Birds of North America Online (A. Poole, Ed.). Ithaca: Cornell Lab of Ornithology; Retrieved from the Birds of North America Online: http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/667


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New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick breaks his silence on Aaron Hernandez Wednesday, four weeks after former Patriots tight end was charged with murder.
Belichick says the Patriots will learn from "this terrible experience" and that it's time for New England to "move forward."
Team owner Robert Kraft has said he was "duped" by Hernandez. Tom Brady and the team's other five captains are scheduled to speak with reporters on Thursday when training camp opens. The first practice is set for Friday.
Hernandez has pleaded not guilty after being arrested and charged on June 26 in the shooting death of Boston semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd on June 17. Lloyd's body was found in an industrial park near the North Attleborough home of Hernandez.
"We'll continue to evaluate the way that we do things, the way that we evaluate our players and we'll do it on a regular basis," Belichick said. "I'm not perfect on that, but I always do what I think is best for the football team."
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Late June each year opens the season for fireworks sales in Oregon. As a courtesy to the public the Office of State Fire Marshal conducted a press release fireworks demonstration to share information and illustrate some of the dangers of both legal and illegal fireworks. Legal fireworks may be purchased only from Oregon permitted fireworks retailers and stands. The Office of State Fire Marshal has issued more than 810 retail fireworks permits, and 185 display permits. Oregon law forbids possession, use or sale of fireworks that fly, explode or travel more than six feet on the ground or 12 inches in the air. Bottle rockets, Roman candles, and firecrackers are ILLEGAL in Oregon. All fireworks are prohibited on all Oregon beaches, in parks, and campgrounds.


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The Adventures of Tintin (PG) C+
"The Adventures of Tintin" is a motion-capture animation film, based on the comics/graphic novels and co-produced by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson. If you're a big fan of the Tintin character and you enjoy action/adventures films such as Spielberg's "Indiana Jones" series then you'll love "Tintin". If not, there's still enough here to give it a mild recommendation.
Tintin (played by Jamie Bell) is a teenage newspaper reporter who investigates mysteries. At the beginning of the film Tintin buys a model ship, that suddenly everyone wants. The ship gets stolen from Tintin's apartment, but the valuable item inside the model is left behind. Tintin and his dog Snowy set out to learn the secret of the ship, named The Unicorn (thus the original title of the film: "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn". Good decision by the studio to use the shorter name).
Tintin and Snowy are kidnapped and end up on a ship, where they meet-up with Haddock, the ship's captain (played by the king of all motion-capture actors - Andy Serkis), who's also behind held captive. They soon learn that there are more than one miniature of The Unicorn and why these models are so valuable. These three team-up to solve the mystery and beat the evil Mr. Sakharine (Daniel Craig) to a lost treasure.
"Tintin" is high-energy, non-stop action from the first scene to the final frame. Whether or not you think this style is exciting or exhausting will pretty much determine whether or not you enjoy the movie. Diehards of the Tintin stories and of this genre will be thrilled. For me the pacing is over-the-top and after a while I became numb from chase scene after chase scene.
On the technical side, the film is well done. The motion-capture is very realistic, especially with the human faces, which can be tricky. Except, unfortunately, with Tintin's face, which is a bit of a problem because he's in practically every scene. The creators made his eyes bug-out too much, and he hardly ever blinks. This makes him look creepy and blank. I find it hard to believe that this was done on purpose, but the fact that they couldn't get the main character's eye right is somewhat shocking.
The Spielberg touches are everywhere. Along with the very detailed chase sequences there are some great transition shots and creative dissolves between scenes. There's a good amount of slapstick comedy in the script, and some comic-relief characters - a pair of bumbling British detectives (played by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost). And snowy the dog is not only cute, but he plays a key role as Tintin's sidekick.
"The Adventures of Tintin" is rated PG for the action violence, brief scenes of smoking and the fact that Haddock is drunk a great deal of the time. It's appropriate for kids 10 and up, but I'm not sure that kids who aren't familiar with the books will find this an adventure they'll enjoy.
On "The Official L-C-J Report Card", "The Adventures of Tintin" gets a C+. It got a Golden Globe nomination for Best Animated feature but was ignored by the Academy Awards because officials don't consider motion-capture true animation, and neither do I.
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Mayaro is one of the most remote places in Trinidad, located in the Eastern part of island. It is usually popular during the Carnival, August holidays and Easter weekend with the locals. The name 'Mayaro' originated from the Arawakan main staple 'maya', which was a plant in abundance in the area. The end of the word 'ro' is the Arawak term meaning, "the place of", hence "the place of maya" or "Mayaro". This truly reflects the lush green surroundings.
The beach is about nine miles stretching along Trinidad's East Coast, making it one of the longest beach on the island, which runs parallel to Guayaguayare Mayaro Road. The beach can be rough, but lifeguards are almost always present during the day. The breezy coastline is lined up with coconut trees.
Mayaro is very laid back community and very serene at night, not only with the offshore oil rigs glowing against the sea, but the beautiful sunset on the horizon.
A number of restaurants exists from fast food outlets (KFC, Subway) to Chinese, BBQ and Local Cuisine. Bars flood Mayaro and it's nearby villages, from Sangre Chiquito to Manzanilla. Local vendors always have a consistent supply of fruits and vegetables- The Market is less than 5 minutes away, as to are the Supermarkets.
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Beginning Monday, Nov. 22, Meridian residents will have a new schedule for garbage collection and recycling. It will require adjustments. But Southern Waste employees say they're trying to make the transition as smooth as possible.
"For the first time in 20-plus years, garbage will be picked up once a week instead of two times per week via the 95 gallon carts that are being delivered right now on a daily basis," said Jimmie Moore, sales manager of Southern Waste. "Recycling will be picked up once every other week. And bulky items, which are tree limbs, old furniture, old appliances, will also be picked up once a week."
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Nassim Taleb on mistaking luck as skill in financial markets:
There is one world in which I believe the habit of mistaking luck for skill is most prevalent – and most conspicuous – and that is the world of markets. By luck or misfortune, that is the world in which I have operated most of my adult life. It is what I know best. In addition, economic life presents the best (and most entertaining) laboratory for the understanding of these differences. For it is the area of human undertaking where the confusion is greatest and its effects the most pernicious. For instance, we often have the mistaken impression that a strategy is an excellent strategy, or an entrepreneur a person endowed with "vision," or a trader a talented trader, only to realize that 99.9% of their past performance is attributable to chance, and chance alone. Ask a profitable investor to explain the reasons for his success; he will offer some deep and convincing interpretation of the results. Frequently, these delusions are intentional and deserve to bear the name "charlatanism."
Contrast participants in financial markets to another group of people with similar characteristics: professional poker players. Poker games, like financial markets, are zero-sum in that one participant cannot do better without making another player worse off. Poker players and investors must make decisions under situations of incomplete and imperfect information. And most importantly, there is a tremendous amount of short-term luck involved in poker — often times one can make the right decision but end up losing money.
Consider the best starting hand in Texas Hold'Em versus one of the statistically worst starting hands: pocket aces versus seven two off-suit. Even in this most favorable situation possible, the pocket aces has only a 87 percent chance of winning the hand. And these are one of the easiest hands to play correctly! Most situations involve considerable uncertainty: top pair versus a flush draw, for example. The role of luck in poker is so large that paradoxically, both players can be making the right move (in that they have positive expected value) by staying in the hand. Thus, the consensus among poker players is that anyone reaching the final table in a tournament has had a great deal of short-term luck. Often times, due to the increasing blind structure, the remaining players in a tournament must survive multiple all-in, coin flip situations.
Acknowledging that poker has a great deal of short-term luck, why is it that poker is generally recognized as a game of skill? From my own personal study of the game, I can confidently conclude that, at least for low-limit games, poker can be beat through dedicated study.
So why can't the same be said about financial markets? Economists generally agree that investors cannot achieve consistent market-beating returns and recommend an indexing approach instead.
Daniel Kahneman, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economics, presents a plausible explanation in a @Google Talk. Watch (at the very least) 14:00 to 18:00.
Kahneman suggests that only in the regular world — a world defined by rules and similar, repeated experiences — can intuitive expertise be developed. He presents an interesting example: an anesthesiologist versus a radiologist. An anesthesiologist often sits by a patient's head throughout a surgery, constantly monitoring a wide variety of patient vital signs. The anesthesiologist gets excellent and clear feedback when something goes wrong or right. The radiologist, on the other hand, lives in what Kahneman describes as the chaotic world. When diagnosing whether a patient has a tumor, for example, the radiologist does not know whether he was right in his diagnosis until much later. In other words, the radiologist isn't faced with enough repeated experiences to develop intuitive expertise.
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The annual Kenny Rogers Children's Center Telethon is this Saturday and Sunday and for those who have not enjoyed this two-day event, you've honestly missed something. Few events in our community are as worthwhile, enjoyable and entertaining as the Telethon. This year's show promises to offer something for everyone.
Having worked in the Telethon for years, I'm a bit prejudiced. For starters, I know how much entertainment the local talent can provide but more importantly, I know firsthand how the money raised can change lives. And that is the real success story of the Telethon.
Last year, Sikeston area residents donated over a quarter of a million dollars during the two-day event and virtually every single penny donated was used to expand and improve services at the Kenny Rogers Center. And rest assured, the local Center has an outstanding reputation throughout the Midwest as one of the premiere facilities for these special kids.
This year's Telethon will once again feature dozens of local performers as well as 25 hopefuls competing Saturday night in an Idol talent competition. But there's also a baseball card show, an auction of celebrity items as well as delicious food for the entire family. There's ample seating and the entertainment is all free. The event will originate from the Sikeston High School Fieldhouse once again this year.
Dozens of volunteers have been working for months on this year's Telethon to provide first-class entertainment as well as something to interest everyone. And even more people have already been circulating to raise pledges to help generate the funds for the Telethon. It is truly a community-wide event that puts a highly favorable spotlight on our community.
Without the Kenny Rogers Center, children with special needs would be forced to travel elsewhere to receive services that are essential to their growth and development. That's why children from throughout the area call the Kenny Rogers Center their home away from home.
Put it on your calendar now. Visit the Telethon or tune in to the television coverage. And when you see the miracles that are possible, consider making a donation. These kids are counting on you. Let's not let them down.


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Voices.com Launches New Partnership Programs
The world's largest marketplace for voice over launched its brand new Partnership Programs today.
Voices.com, the industry-leading website that connects businesses with professional voice talent, has designed and revealed an initiative that will facilitate relationships between the company and third-party affiliates. The purpose of partnerships will be collaboration on joint ventures, with a special focus on growth, reach, products, and training.
Such undertakings will fall into one of four categories, identified as Partnership Programs. Voices.com partners will be able to choose an avenue that best fits their industry and collective needs, whether it be new audiences and fresh content, found through the Content Program, the generation of revenue with the Channel Program, collaboration on new technological offerings and apps through the Developer Program, or education, certification, and resources via the Training Program.
The Partnership Programs are being facilitated by Voices.com's Partner Account Manager, Randy Nordgren, who has nearly a decade of experience working in partnerships and marketing with technology companies, developing rewarding and sustainable programs.
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In addition to a global pool of voice actors, Voices.com Partners also benefit from industry expertise and connections. All Partners receive support and resources, and have access to an exclusive badge that can be used on a company's website and marketing materials to establish themselves to stakeholders as a Voices.com Partner. Such a display is a testimony to the positive impact a company has through a collaborative relationship with a widely-recognized brand like Voices.com.
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Another Pub Closes
ONE of Glenties' best known pubs is closing its doors after almost 50 years in business as it owners can no longer afford to keep it open.
Paddy's Bar, which is owned by Kevin and Mary O'Donnell, closed on Easter Monday. The popular venue was opened by Kevin's late father Paddy in 1962.
Falling trade and rising costs forced the couple into the move. The closure highlights the pressures facing the pub trade in the county.
Figures show that over 100 bars in Donegal did not renew their license last year. Just last week the Vinter's Federation of Ireland called for a reform of the current rates system to help pubs survive.
Kevin O'Donnell said Paddy's Bar used to be a hive of activity, but its downfall is reflecting the scars of what has happened in the country and Donegal in recent years. He said the drop in trade has also hit other publicans in Glenties, and the town is no longer the lively weekend spot it used to be.
"In the last four to five years the pub trade has changed drastically with the smoking ban, lower drink driving limits and the increase in the number of shops and off-licenses selling alcohol at cheaper prices," he said. "This has made it hard to compete and people have found it much cheaper to socialize at home."
Another impact on the pub's trade has been the number of young people leaving the area to find work. Students who return home at the weekend don't go out as often, he said.
Donegal Democrat
Too Late for Booze
A CO. Limerick publican was in the process of filling two glasses of spirits at 4:15 a.m. -- almost five hours after closing time -- when Gardai (police) raided the bar.
Derry O'Meara, who is the proprietor of Derry's Bar, Main Street, Bruff, pleaded guilty to allowing customers on his premises after hours under the licensing laws.
O'Meara's solicitor, Audrey Browne, said the weather was extremely bad on that night and the town was very busy because Bruff were involved in a county final earlier that day.
Superintendent Tom Lundon said at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, November 22, Garda John Finnerty and Garda Christopher Cowen entered the bar through an open side door.
"There were five people including the proprietor who was filling two glasses of spirits. All the customers had full drinks in front of them and were intoxicated," said Lundon.
He told Kilmallock District Court closing on time Sunday, November 21 was 11:30 .pm.
Browne said Bruff were involved in a county under-21 premier football final that day, and there were a lot of people in the town.
"The weather was extremely bad. The customers were waiting for taxis, and being a Sunday night there was a severe shortage of taxis," said Browne, who added that O'Meara had apologized to Lundon.
Browne said that in her client's 13 years as a publican he hadn't come to Garda notice before and had no previous convictions. In hindsight, Browne said O'Meara should have put the customers out in the rain.
Judge Mary O'Halloran said the lateness of the hour was "remarkable" and fined O'Meara ****400.
Limerick Leader
Easter Egg Shotgun
A SHOTGUN hidden in a tree was an unexpected extra find during a children's Easter egg hunt organized for Sunday, April 17 by the parents' committee of Brannoxtown national school.
Over 60 children from the school had been searching the trees for hidden Easter eggs along the popular walking place, the Green Avenue at Gilltown. They had earlier undertaken a sponsored walk from the local Stray Inn. Two of the parents accompanying them made the find.
The shotgun, wrapped in a Killeen-branded black plastic bag, was secreted at the back of one of the trees which line both sides of the Green Avenue.
It appeared to be a fairly old weapon, a breech-loader pitted with a considerable degree of rust. The wooden stock was also very weathered, but did have a modern X-patterned recoil pad on the end of the butt. The trigger guard had also been removed, suggesting that it might have been prepared for non-legal use.
The gun was retrieved from its hiding place by Garda Joanne O'Sullivan, who had accompanied the walk to ensure that the participants weren't in any danger from traffic. She took it away for forensic examination.
The manner in which the gun had been hidden, and the location, indicates that the owner hadn't wanted any association with the weapon at the time it was placed in the tree. But the fact that it hadn't been buried suggests that they may have planned to return for it in some short time.


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|Graduation Ceremonies
|Students meeting the requirements for graduation should participate in Commencement ceremonies; numerous graduation activities are held annually in May and include a public reception honoring the graduates. In order to participate in graduation exercises, the following is required of students:
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Home | RS News | New York school provides supplies to students in Afghanistan
Story by Staff Sgt. Ryan Sheldon117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii)FORWARD OPERATING BASE SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan (Nov. 16, 2012) – How far did school supplies travel from New York to Afghanistan? Approximately 7,800 miles. That distance may seem far for some people, but for a school located 70 miles south of Syracuse, N.Y., it was right around the corner.Teachers at Windsor Central High School first learned of a need for basic school supplies after receiving a request for materials from Sgt. Andrew Brechko, an intelligence analyst with the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Brechko, a teacher at the school, is deployed with the New York Army National Guard in the Spin Boldak area of Afghanistan."I made a poster here in Afghanistan and I sent it back to my school," said Brechko, "The poster was presented at a faculty meeting at Windsor Central and the idea went from there."Donations of school supplies were gathered from the community and school at several different locations and then amassed at a central location. After two weeks of collecting supplies, two central drop locations were established so more students could pack the supplies. Students in Afghanistan's Spin Boldak district also received 30 new backpacks purchased by the Future Business Leaders of America, a club at Windsor Central High."When the goods came in, they were sorted for patriotic, religious themes," Brechko said. "The products were sorted so it wouldn't put the students and teachers in Afghanistan at risk."Using American patriotic-themed products in Afghanistan can put students and teachers at risk of being targeted by the Taliban. The students made sure to evenly distribute the materials such as pencils and paper."They tried to make sure they packed a variety of school supplies in each box with the thought that each box would be going to a different teacher," Brechko said. "Paper and writing utensils were the majority of the products in each box."While packaging the supplies, the students learned the importance of their donations."The students packing the boxes were taught how appreciative they should be," Brechko said. "The difference between a student in the U.S. and a student in Afghanistan is how much a little item they take for granted could mean the world for another."Brechko hoped the Central High students walked away from the experience with the knowledge and realization that many students in the world are not as fortunate as American students."I wanted the students at Windsor Central High School to gain some perspective as to how lucky they are," Brechko said. "[They are] lucky with their education system and what supplies they have. It's an appreciative perspective.Overall, the students of Windsor Central High School sent Afghan students a total of 70-75 boxes of basic school supplies that have the potential to influence a child to become a doctor, lawyer, politician or a teacher."The items were dropped off at the Spin Boldak district center," Brechko said. "My hopes are that these supplies get distributed to all the outlying schools that are in the Spin Boldak district. It was a simple and idealistic project that came to fruition."


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If just the thought of going to a gym gets you in a sweat, then how about some exercise at home - Xbox One style.
This is "Zumba World Party."
Developers say the console's improved Kinect motion detector and camera immerses gamers like never before.
"Kinect Fitness" can actually sense increased body temperature and breathing while you're working out.
"We can tell where your muscle force is, where your weight transfer is. We can even go down to the level of reading your heart rate by looking at micro-fluctuations of blood flow in the face," explains Dave McCarthy, General Manager, Microsoft Studios.
"So we combine that level of insight and feedback with Kinect and then add Xbox Live on top of that and say we're going to connect you with your friends and the community overall and we're going to use challenges and achievements to make workouts motivating as well as insightful."
Up to half a dozen people can now show off their moves simultaneously in the latest instalment of the "Just Dance" series.
"The camera itself, the new Kinect, the fidelity is amazing. So the development team is really able to take full advantage of that," says Michael Beadle from Ubisoft.
"For the first time and exclusively, you'll be able to have six players play simultaneously and be scored, which is a really big deal for us because we found that more people playing and being involved in the game just makes for more fun."
The Xbox One has been designed to function as an all-in-one entertainment device, bringing television, games and social networks together in one console.
Powered by multiple operating systems, including Windows 8, Microsoft claim the console takes gaming to a whole new level with processing levels increased to 1.75Ghz.
Designers say new graphic capabilities adds stunning realism to the faces and features in games.
One of the more anticipated titles is a gladiator-style fighting game called "Ryse: Son of Rome."
"We've definitely landed the graphics and the facial fidelity. I think when people see the game they'll be like, yeah, okay this thing looks amazing," says P.J. Esteves, Design Director for "Ryse: Son of Rome."
Esteves say a new console controller also adds to the experience.
"You've got this really great feeling controller. To me it feels almost like the Xbox S controller, which is one of my favourite controllers of all time," he says.
"But on top of that you have this great new rumble feature and we use that quite a bit in the game."
Advanced artificial intelligence also adapts to the way you fight enemies, like the endless hordes of zombies in "Dead Rising 3."
"With the number of zombies, it's obviously way more than we could ever have done on the current generation," says John Ellenton, Game Designer, "Dead Rising 3."
"We also have a much more dense world so we also have a lot more items, so hundreds and hundreds of items in the world at one time with the zombies, fully streaming.
"So all that kind of stuff was not possible on current generation. We could only do that with the power of Xbox One."
Designers are also promising sports games that put users at the heart of the action.
"FIFA 14" is one of the latest football offerings.
"So we went back to the drawing board, looked up real-life data and then we modelled the flight of the ball in the air based on real-life data," says Santiago Jaramillo, Producer, "FIFA 14."
"So when you play the game and you play lob passes or you shoot from outside, it's really rewarding and it feels a lot more realistic than before."
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An annual event devoted to fighting hunger hosted by Jackson County's mayors will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Jacksonville's Bigham Knoll Event Center.
Mayors United boasts tastings from local restaurants, wine and beer samplings, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. All proceeds will go the ACCESS Food Share Pantry Network.
Tickets to the event cost $60 per person or $100 per couple. To purchase tickets or make a donation to ACCESS, call 541-774-4312 or visit www.accesshelps.org online. Each dollar raised will provide five pounds of food.
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Meet the Composer Behind the Eerie 'Breaking Bad' Theme
This post contains "Breaking Bad" spoilers.
Last Sunday, in the penultimate episode of "Breaking Bad," the familiar theme music for the Emmy-winning drama played in the show itself for the first time. The eerie slide guitar riff that defines the show's opening sequence propelled the episode's final moments, in which Walter White makes the fateful decision to leave his hiding place in New Hampshire and return to New Mexico.
Dave Porter created that opening theme and has scored the show throughout its five-year run. A composer who began his career as an assistant in the studio of Philip Glass, he is currently working with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan on the TV series "Wayward Pines," a thriller expected to air on Fox next year.
What was your original intent when composing the theme for the show's pilot?
When I wrote it six years ago, I was trying to come up with a thematic statement that encompassed the show. Even [series creator] Vince Gilligan would admit that he didn't know that much about where the story was going to go. He did know that the backbone was Walter White's descent and devolution from being a milquetoast run-of-the-mill guy to being this very hardened and darkly driven character. I wanted to give a glimpse of that destination, which the viewer would hear every time they watch the show. In the first season, the theme may have seemed a little darker and bolder than the show actually was. But the point was to have that little taste of where the show was going. Fast forward six years, and we're close to the end. I've been biding my time, looking for a moment where I could introduce the theme into the story itself.
Had you thought about using the theme for other moments in the show?
We had considered using it at the end of season four, when Gus is finally removed from the picture. We tried it there as an experiment, but it felt like there was too much closure. Ultimately we went with the Norah Jones track [from the album "Rome" by Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi].
Why did the second-to-last episode seem like the right one to use the theme?
This is my own personal interpretation. I viewed this moment as the one where we realized that the transformation in Walter's character is complete. The two halves that we witnessed so much, the milquetoast and the Heisenberg guy, have melded into one. Peter Gould, who wrote and directed the episode, has said that this was the episode where all the major characters reach their absolute bottom. In that moment, Walt has just had a confrontational discussion with his son, and he feels like his entire journey has been for naught. He calls the DEA and has basically given himself up, until he sits down at the bar and sees [his old colleagues] on the Charlie Rose show and realizes there's more that he wants to say. My hope is that the theme helps drive the understanding of Walter's push to finish the story, however it may conclude.
Did Vince Gilligan have anything to say about the choice?
I was expecting a big discussion about it when I pitched the idea, and I was very nervous, to be honest. But they liked it. Peter Gould said once, "We earned it." We use score in a very reserved way. This last season the stakes reached their highest point, and that gave us more reason to be bold and out front. Jesse spraying gas all over Walter's house–that's a moment I wouldn't have played so big in seasons past. The music in episodes 313 and 314 is bigger and more powerful than anything I've done in the series. So many years of story and character come to a head in those two episodes, so the music is reflective of that.
Talk about other musical themes that you've brought back.
There's an important moment earlier in the same episode where Walter tries to work up the fortitude to go back to New Mexico. He puts on the Heisenberg hat and it fails him for the first time. That's a very important musical moment for me, too, that I have reinforced over the years: a five-note motif when he puts the hat on. This is the last moment he uses it, and the music cue kind of sputters as he runs out of steam.
How did you create the Heisenberg hat theme?
The first sight of the black porkpie hat, I think, is at the end of season three, where Walt has to meet Gus Fring in the desert. There's definitely a kernel of old Westerns in those moments, and I was trying reinterpret that a little. I lived and studied in Japan when I was younger, and I own a koto. It's a great big zither. A stringed instrument. It has a twangy vibrato quality that isn't so different from the resonator guitar that I used in the main theme.
Did you play that signature guitar riff in the theme?
I play guitar, but very poorly. So the guitar was played by a friend who I've worked with for many years, Jim Heffernan, in his studio in Hoboken. The resonator guitar is big, made entirely out of metal, and very loud and brash. I wanted it to be bold and aggressive, as Walter would become.
What's it like to have a piece of your music become woven into the culture?
To be honest, I'm not sure if I've wrapped my head around it. I wrote it with the best of intentions for a show that I knew was great, but I had no idea that it would survive, much less become this social thing that it's become. To me, the power of the theme song is really a testament to the show itself. The music went along for the ride. I've been sent a lot of YouTube clips over the years, from young kids playing the theme in their basement to elaborately filmed spoofs of the show, to dubstep remixes. I've heard about the dance sequence they did at the Emmys the other night, but I haven't seen it yet. I love that stuff.
What should viewers be listening for in the final episode?
I have to be careful. Sometimes in the most intense moments, the most powerful use of music was not to have any music. To leave the action or emotion as raw as possible, and so that might be the case at times during the finale.
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For the past 3 months, whenever I try to run I get very dizzy and nauseous. When I stop, I vomit or dry heave and it feels like the world is spinning. After I lie down for an hour +,before the vertiginous feeling goes away. The feelings of nausea and dizziness last for several days afterwards. I always eat before I run and drink enough water. I have had a normal MRI. My blood pressure was normal. I am not overweight. I have never had this problem before. It happens even if I try to run for 5 minutes. My doctor gave me a motion sickness pill but it did not help. I saw a neurologist who thought that this behavior fell into the category of a migraine variant--a variation without headaches since I do not have headaches. I have no history of headaches and there is no history in my family. However, I have not been told what I can do to stop this problem. Please let me know what you advise. I do not run anymore because of this and I really miss it and do not want to give it up. Thank you.READ MORE
Migraine is genetic. That said, it's possible that it's in your family history, and you don't realize it. Many of us find people in our family history have had "sick headaches" or "sinus headaches" that were actually Migraine. That said, if you doubt the diagnosis, it's advisable that you get a second opinion.
If this turns out to be Migraine, there are different types of medications that you can try before running to avoid these episodes.
It is, however, very important that your diagnosis be correct. There are other issues that can cause you to be dizzy and nauseated when you run, including high blood pressure, cardiac issues, and others. It's possible that it's not neurological at all. Has your primary physician checked for any other causes of your symptoms?
If you discover it is Migraine and your doctor isn't able to help you, it may well be time to consult a Migraine and headache specialist. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.
I wish I could give you more specific information, but there are too many possible causes of these episodes. Please let us know what happens?
Good luck,
I have exactly the same symptoms that you have, but no one has been able to help me. I love running and I run for an hour everyday, but a few days ago after the treadmill, I felt like pressure in my ears and then all the dizziness that last for days. This is the 3rd time that happens to me. I had stopped running for some time and then I try again, but after my body starts adapting and sweating a lot it happens to me over again. The last time before this it was realy bad, I could not walk at all, I vomit every time I tried to lie down, I was so scared! I do not know if it is that my body is loosing salt or what? I am so desperate cause I love to excersice, I am in perfect conditions, I am not fat, I have been running all my life, but suddenly this happens. I don"t think this vertigo is normal, but is not an infection or non of the causes from normal vertigo, it only comes after I run. I will only walk from now on, I think it has to do with the sweat, something my body is loosing that I am not able to recover, I had had electrocardigrams, vertigo medicine, I drank lots of gatorade after excercising, but nothing seems to help. I am not sick, I do not get it. If you find something here that helps I would apreciate it a lot. I just bought a book with vertigo excercises to see it it helps.READ MORE
I was wondering if you ever got better? I have the same issue, had had all the tests (MRI, etc..), have seen 4 specialty doctors, and it looks like I have finally figured it out..but we'll see. My brother has a similar problem and we compared notes, and it looks like it an ALLERGY! An intolerance to histamines, which can often be misdiagnosed as Meniere's disease because it creates similar symptoms. SO..I am starting a histamine free diet for 4 weeks to see if that fixes the problem. Like you, I love to run; but, I am unable to run outside. After 12 minutes, I get vertigo and nausea, and if I try to push through it, I throw up.READ MORE
What is the name of your Doctor? My Husband has these symptoms - he is a runner - he has lots of allergies. But this problem has been diagnosed as Menier's disease. Menier's disease is what they call it if they can't figure it out. It's really a non-diagnosis.
Thanks (in advance) for your help!!READ MORE
Well..my histamine free diet didn't work, but my Drs still believe it is an allergy of some sort. Looks like I found a name for the condition - it is Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops. It is caused by a fluid imbalance in the inner ear sac that has electrolytes. When the fluid is out of balance, due to sweating from running, it causes dizziness and nausea. But the underlying cause can be from an allergy or autoimmune disorder, or damage to the inner ear. I am now seeing an allergist in NYC and he's put me on steroids to atack the allergans. AND we are analyzing what changed in my environment to cause an allergic reaction....READ MORE
Your symptoms are Menier's Syndrome - or related inner ear disorder. See an ear-nose-throat specialist.READ MORE
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Please keep in mind that although the symptoms described here MAY be those of Menier's, they can also be Migraine symptoms.
Nobody, even a doctor, can diagnose via the Internet. So none of us can diagnose or give medical advice here.
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This clearly is NOT Meniere's disease. Your symptoms still seem to me to more consistent with a hypofunction of one side of your vestibular mechanisms. If the organs of balance are sending unequal signals to your CNS, this can often result in feelings of dysequilibrium, nausea, dizziness, etc.
It's also important to know that these symptoms can also potentially come from dozens of other places. An ENT that "SPECIALIZES" in dizziness can be helpful, but I would recommend a physical therapist who has advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation. Also understand that to recalibrate your mechanisms of balance, it takes a significant commitment to performing head and eye movement ex's up to 4-6 times per day for several mins. Good Luck!READ MORE
I have been searching for someone with these symptoms to find a cure... I have the same sypmtoms... Use to run marathons and can now barely go 5 mins without the dizziness. & then when I stop I throw up & it takes a good 3-4 hours before I recover. It is excruciating! I had brain scans and blood tests to find nothing. Finally a physician told me it was my inner ear; Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and gave me the some exercises to do. The Epley Manouvure. I am not convinced of this yet. I can do Beep test, spin classes, play basketball, netball, even run on a treadmill for hours but cannot run outside. I might try the histamine free diet (will have to look it up). I suffered allergies (hay fever) as a kid so this may help. My symptoms always start at the exact same spot when I run too. Possibility? I will give it a go! Will do anything to run outside again :))READ MORE
WOW, I can not believe there are other people out there like me. For a year I have been searching for this website and found nothing.
I, like many of you, have been a runner forever. About a year ago, I began getting incredibly dizzy when I ran...many times to the point of confusion, vomiting, everything. I saw a cardiologist who told me i had "exercised-induced low blood pressure" and began giving me salt tablets. They don't help, and I am left helpless. I ran a full marathon in November, 2009 and can't run 2 miles now without having this issue.
I am a young, healthy girl and this is such a set-back for me.
I can also do spin, run mile after mile on a treadmill, etc...and won't get dizzy. It only seems to be when I run outside.
The only other exercise I felt this with was swimming....
Any suggestions, or anything new since you last wrote?READ MORE
I have the same symptoms! It happened years ago, then I took a break from running. I started up again last fall, but the dizziness came back this summer. Now I can run about 2 miles and I get lightheaded and dizzy. I can run on the treadmill (did 6 miles last week), bike, swim, hike, etc. But I can't run outside. I saw a lot of docs about this when it happened the first time and they found nothing. Neurologist thought it was migraine. ENT thought allergies. I do have sinus pressure only on the left side but CT shows nothing. I saw Dr. John Oas (now in Ohio before). I talked to him a month ago and he referred me to Dr. John Carey at Johns Hopkins. Going to see him in April. Have you had any luck? It's really aggravating!READ MORE
Just wondering if you (or anyone else here) has had any luck with this mysterious condition. I did figure out that if I stop and walk for 2 minutes, then I am able to run 1 mile at a time. The only problem is that, in the winter, it is too cold to walk...so I've been on the treadmill all winter. In September, I was able to run a half-marathon but I had to stop every mile sometimes more when the dizziness/nausea came on. My time was 25% slower that it used to be..READ MORE
How did your referral with Dr. Carey go? My husband was referred to him for a second opinion. He has been told by his ENT he thought he might have Superior Canal Dihiscence (basically a hole in the skull near the ear canal). He referred him to Dr. Eisenmen at UMD Medical who confirmed that. Before getting the surgery, husband wanted a 2nd opinion, went to Carey who says try diet. I am not a fan because the migraines have been around, but the running induced nausea and vomiting is new and only running-induced. Anyway, I can understand wanting to make sure you want to do a surgery but I don't see any other real solutions that have worked. It is the internet though, maybe I'm missing something so far.READ MORE
Dr. Carey also thinks I have SCD, but it's not clear cut. The bone looks thin, as opposed to a hole, but the MRI and CT aren't 100% definitive. The results of my hearing test with dampening don't support that there is a hole - my hearing is great - and that test should show something. He also suggested a diet change, but cheese, wine and chocolate are my favorite and they never caused problems in the past. I really feel a lot of pressure in my left sinus and feel there is something wrong there and I've always thought that was an issue - the first time I got this I had a sinus infection on the left side. But, on the positive side, I just got some new shoes that help roll my foot forward more, reducing concussion, and ran with them for a little over two miles (longer than I usually can) on soft grass and I didn't have a dizzy episode. Does your husband have trouble running on a treadmill?READ MORE
I am currently trying a chiropractor for my running vertigo. I am going to an upper cervical chiropractor (very different from a regular chiro). He took xrays and my neck has a reverse curve and some mild arthritis. He has had cases in which the improper alignment of the 1st vertabrae has caused vertigo. Mine is the first running related case. He thinks it is a possibility that improper alignment could cause nerve trauma when running on hard surfaces, make the brain think I am spinning. Reversing the curve and regaining proper alignment is not immediate, but within the first month, re-alignment has made a big difference in helping some other nagging issues (one-sided sinus pressure, headaches, etc.).READ MORE
Hey Shirly,
Glad to hear you're finding some relief! Hope things continue to improve!
I think the hardest thing about this issue is that it's different for everybody. Husband is now 2 months out of surgery for SCD, where his one canal was blocked, and in the past 2 weeks he has gone jogging 3 times. He says he still feels dizzy when running, but it's over when he stops running and isn't experiencing nausea. He's also able to continue working on a computer after he runs (he jogs at lunch), which would have not at all been possible prior to surgery if he attempted running even a short distance.
Good news is there are things out there that work, just have to find what's best for you! Good luck to anyone having these symptoms!READ MORE
He had surgery with dr eisenman. He is great now! Runs 4 days a week and bikes 5 days a week. ( The first time he biked outside after surgery he did crash from bein dizzy but he was with a friend rhank goodness. He is fine now and has been for most of the past year.)The dizziness he felt while running went on for a while, maybe 6-8 months? It was a different way less severe feeling than presurgery, he could run but felt a little wonky for a while. But it tapered and now he is fine. READ MORE
I have never run in my life. I am 53 and I want to train for the Boilermaker here in Utica NY, but since I started to run a couple weeks ago, it has happened to me. I run a little bit and then after a couple hours, I get all dizzy to the point where I need to lay down. It is scary and I don't want to run any more because of the way it makes me feel. I am waiting for an appointment with an ENT. I have seen my family doctor and a PT/vertigo doctor and she labelled me as Mal De debarqment syndrome....UGH READ MORE
I just started having the same issue. However, I don't feel any dizziness when I am running. It usually comes the next day. The day that I run, i feel fine. The next morning, I may feel fine. The next day after that I usually feel vertigo when I move my head in certain ways. I have only had this happen to me twice. I ran the Atlanta Peachtree 10K race, and this was the hardest I had ever pushed myself. I experienced these symptoms the days after that. I used to run track (short distances) in high school, but now I am trying to adapt to run longer distances. After a 4 or 5 days when my vertigo symptoms went away, i tried running again. This time I did 8 miles without any problems. But the vertigo started up when i move my head in certain ways after day two after running. This time it is taking longer for it to completely go away. One other symtom I noticed this time was that I felt sinus pressure for a couple of days. I took some Ibuprofen to relieve it for the two days that it was pretty bad. I am a very fit person in general. BMI is great. I have had physicals every year for the last four years, and no issues. I go to the gym and do weight training, but I want to get into running more....hopefully outside.
So my internal medicine doctor suggested I go and see a Ear Nose Throat Specialist. I have an appointment on the 25th. After I talk to that doctor, I will post what he/she says.READ MORE
So I went to go see a Ear Nose Throat Specialist about my vertigo problem that i usually get after running long distance. I explained to him that i do not get it while i am running, but after a day or two after the running. He said it is most likely something called BPPV. It is a common vertigo that many people have. He explained that the three semicircular tubes in the inner ear have some microscopic hair that sense the stone moving and send the signal to the brain that there is movement. The stone is a bone in the semicircular tube that rolls around. So he said that the hair folicles sometimes break and this causes messed up signals. He gave me physical therapy for this, no real medication. He said also since i do have some sinus issues after running, that I take some anti histamine. he prescribed some only because it may be cheaper than the OTC stuff, but it is basically the same. he asked me to do the physical therapy - it is called "Cawthorne Head Exercises for Dizziness". Look it up. He asked me to do this 3 to 4 times a day and then return in three weeks.
I am back in the gym now, have not started back up running yet. My vertigo is still there slightly.....but i have learned to accept it since it is not a show stopper. it is easier to deal with when i dont freak out about it, and just roll with it. I will start back up with running next week and see how it goes. If it is bad, i may just stick to the gym...which still allows me to feel great and be in good shape. Thats all i have....if you guys learn anything else, please do let me know.
thank you.
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My symptoms are very similar. Twice now, I have gotten such motion sickness like symptoms the morning after a long run (both times during cold days where my nose was running a lot during the run). I also got the symptoms a third time but it was maybe several weeks after I had increased my weekly mileage a lot (during the summer).
I do get motion sickness very easily but it usually goes away the same day and almost always after a night's sleep.
I also have the bad habit of blowing my nose hard, especially when running and trying to do it (blow my nose) quickly. I wonder if this added pressure on my inner ear is what is causing the problem. Seems to fit with the information you relayed about tiny hairs breaking.
Did anyone figure this out yet? It seems that there are so many people with the same symptoms and progression (going from running fine outside to totally limited to indoor equipment). I am just starting out with the whole thing: ran several 12-milers outside last summer, got my first "episode" in late November and chalked it up to cold weather and breathing differently. I plan to run my first marathon in 4 weeks and have done most of my training on the mill. I wonder if it really is something with the eye/brain communication, since I notice that when I run on the mill, my eyes are fixed on the TV or the display while outdoors things are shaking up and down. I didn't notice that before since I would always run outside. It's like the mill training de-programmed my brain to forget how to run outside. I went through a series of theories from blood pressure issues (negative), to hypoglycemia (negative), to caffeine migraines (negative-but still testing), to watching how I breathe... last successful run outside was last week, 9 miles with 2 walk breaks at mile 3, going about 1 min slower than usual and eating bagel pieces with H2O during those walk breaks. I was able to finish and felt OK, a bit woozy after the finish sprint. Now I am really nervous about the marathon, because I have days when I can't even run 2 miles and have to call my husband to come and get me. Please, if anyone has found a solution for this, please let me know. I have a feeling that the MRI route is totally a waste of my time and money.READ MORE


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Fredric Aasbo and Ken Gushi both have pretty busy day jobs as the respective drivers of the Hankook Tire Scion Racing tC and GReddy Racing Scion FR-S, but that didn't stop them from taking on temporary posts as teachers. Normally, that would be a pretty awkward career transition, but with the Scion FR-S as their classrooms and racing as the subject, things went about as smoothly as you could expect.
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Tarifa is a small city on the southernmost tip of Spain, in fact it's the southernmost point of Europe, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, facing Morocco across the Straits of Gibraltar.
Since Roman times there has been a fishing and port town here, with the name Tarifa coming from a Berber warrior who attacked and took the town in the 8th century, Tarif ibn Malik. Tarifa was the first town to ever charge merchants a fee for using its port and some say this is where the word tariff comes from. Local fishermen still use the 13th century method of circling their boats and nets to catch tuna from March until June.
These days Tarifa is a popular holiday town renowned for its 6 miles (10 km) of sandy, unspoiled beaches and for windsurfing, kite surfing, and hang-gliding—what this means is that it has strong winds. If you don't like wind and you don't like wind turbines, of which Tarifa has plenty (the largest wind farm in Europe is on the inland hills), this is not the place for you.
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I'm bugged at my ol' man
Cause he's making me stay in my room
(Darn my dad)
I came in a little late
And my ol' man he just blew his mind
(Blew it bad)
Why did he sell my surfboard?
He cut off my hair in my sleep
I wish I could see outside
But he tacked up boards on my window
(Gosh it's dark)
I can't hit the surf, can't drag
Can't do a dog-goned thing
(Wish I could)
I tried to call up my chick
But he jerked my phone right out of the wall
They gave me some breadcrumbs
And a little glass of water
And they're out there eating steak
(Smells so good)
I ripped up my wardrobe
And I'm growing a beard
Oh when will they let me come out
I'd listen to my radio
But he took it and he's using it in his own room
(Now it's gone)
I wish I could do some homework
But I got suspended from school
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I'm bugged at my ol' man
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The plight of Bill Kenwright, Robert Earl and Jon Woods is representative of many English owners. They bought in to Everton at a time when their wealth was, proportionate to the other owners, relatively impressive. Both Woods and Kenwright were born in Liverpool and grew up supporting Everton. And, like many English owners, their financial situations are now comparatively modest.
As it currently stands, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers, Southampton and Sunderland are completely foreign owned.
On top of that, the Russian company Thames Sport Investment owns 51% of Reading and both Swansea and West Ham are part owned by foreign investors. So, out of the 20 Premier League teams, only seven are wholly owned by UK nationals.
This poses the questions: how long will it be before there are no English owners left and what will the consequences be of a completely foreign owned Premier League?
Clearly the main factor drawing foreign investors to the Premier League is the economic potential of owning part of such a profitable league.
The latest television rights deal for the Premier League was sold for a combined total of £3b for three seasons, and that's just for broadcasting rights in the UK. The overseas rights are expected to go for around £2b for the same period.
If you compare this to other leagues it is clear to see just how highly our league is valued. The Bundesliga rights amount to around £1b less for the same period whilst the combined total in La Liga is £510m per season. That's roughly half of the amount received by English clubs.
In fact the average club in La Liga will receive far less than that as the vast majority of that money goes to either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
That leads us on to the second point. Because the Premier League shares the financial packages amongst their teams the league is far more competitive. This means the potential to buy a struggling team and improve it is far greater than it would be in leagues like Spain's.
Shirt sponsorship is also higher than any other league in the world with €128m received last season by Premier League clubs. The next highest was the Bundesliga with €121m.
So, it is clear to see why overseas investors are attracted to the Premier League. However, if our league is so profitable why aren't more English investors attracted to owning English clubs? The fact is that despite it being the most profitable league in the world it is still hard to turn a profit owning a football club. So, for wealthy individuals looking to own a football club England is clearly the most attractive prospect yet that individual still has to have extortionate amounts of money in the first place to think about buying a club.
Perhaps there just aren't enough people in the UK who are both incredibly wealthy and fans of football. Moreover, with every new billionaire who buys in to the Premier League the requisite level of wealth an owner needs to succeed increases.
In reality, outside of the US, there are probably very few countries that do have enough billionaires to own every single top-flight club. Therefore it makes sense that wealthy individuals from different countries would relocate their passion for football to one country. That just happens to be us.
What, then, does this mean for the future of English football? That these foreign owners love football should not be in doubt. No owner would pour so much money in to something they had no interest in. However, some owners are definitely more preoccupied with the financial side than others and just because an owner may love football, it doesn't mean they have an incredibly strong bond with the club they own. Unlike the fans who owned clubs in the past, unlike owners like Bill Kenwright, these foreign owners are still primarily looking out for themselves.
There is nothing wrong with foreign ownership per se. However, if these owners are not held accountable for the way in which they run these clubs then there could be dangerous issues. They, after all, have a moral responsibility to safeguard the future of these clubs for the fans. Portsmouth has served as a warning for this, and it should be a warning that is carefully heeded.
Another issue is that with so much foreign money coming in there could be a danger that wealthy English fans are forever priced out of owning part of the club they love. Finally, there is an issue, which not all English fans are against but is still a worrying prospect, with regards to moving games abroad. Just as some NFL games are now played in London at Wembley, American owners could look to play some Premier League games abroad.
The financial benefits of this might be a compelling argument but it is a dangerous road to travel down. Were it to become customary, how long would it be before games were exported to other nations?
These foreign owners may be called owners but they should be thought of as stewards. These clubs are ours. Morally, they belong to the fans. We should welcome their input as long as it benefits the English leagues. Many will argue that, considering these clubs are no longer under English ownership, it is too late to have a say in such issues yet in the Premier League we have a body that is able to provide a check on the owners. Let's hope, for the sake of the future of English football, they exercise that right.
dif to fault mc when 200 mil project put into manchester
Working and middle class English fans have NEVER had a say in the ownership of their local football clubs, the founders of our football clubs, and ever since, have been upper class, very wealthy people.
Football clubs have always been rich people's playthings, for various reasons, the only difference now is the game has gone global with TV, and so has the financial interested parties.
When Real, United and Arsenal were running all over the world in preseasons, trying to flog shirts and generate new plastic fans, they opened up a veritable Pandora's box, as along with the regular fans, the big boys started to develop a passion for footy.
Hence you get Sheikh Mansour, Thaksin Shinawatra, The Glazers, Roman Abramovich – pretty ironic really, now these same clubs are bleating about the new money when they started it, greedy buggers.
I forecast years ago that games would be played outside England.The top clubs have millions of fans throughout Asia alone who spend their money every week on club merchandise,and some travel to England to see a game!They watch games on TV every week in their own country; THEY WILL DEMAND TO SEE LIVE GAMES IN THEIR OWN COUNTRY IN THE FUTURE!
And I blame the British government for allowing foreign ownership without stipulating that this would never be allowed by law!
Melon Man I can remember living in Australia in the 70s and going to watch Man. City play South Australia with Tony Book, Mike Summerby etc.
Unfortunately we have a weak FA who are happy to take the freebies.
Like our squads we should make clubs have to be 1/3rd English owned.
Did you become a convert then?
Not sure City were touting their wares anywhere near the degree United, Real and the Arsenal started to do in the 90's, although I am eager to hear more!