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It's fall! And that means it's time to start channeling your inner baker. We have everything you need to create delicious autumn treats to share with those you love this season!
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Nothing says "autumn is served" like Staub! From their cast-iron cookware to their seasonal pumpkin dishes, you can't help but fall for these French beauties.
Tip Tuesday: When baking chicken, setting the heat too high will leave your bird dry. Keep yours tender and juicy by baking it at 300-350°F until the internal temperature hits 165°F. Bake time varies by size but once it's done, you can expect perfect poultry every time.
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Tip Tuesday: We've perfected the art of adding more flavor to your food. When sprinkling seasonings to your dish, always hold your hand up high. This allows the spice mix, salt or dry rub to evenly fall over the food you are seasoning. You can't go wrong with these Urban Accents spice mixes – they work with any vegetable!
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New York University School of Law Global Fellows Program
New York University School of Law is currently accepting applications for the following fellowships:
Global Fellows Program
Deadline: January 6, 2014
The Global Fellows Program offers an opportunity for academics, lawyers, government officials and post-doctoral students to spend up to a year in residence at NYU School of Law. The principal objective of the Global Fellows Program is the production of scholarship through the advancement of research. We have a notable history of hosting distinguished scholars, judges, lawyers and government officials who wish to spend time advancing their scholarship and engaging in the intellectual life of the Law School. Fellows are welcome to participate in academic activities such as fora, lectures, colloquia, seminars and conferences. They are also invited to various social events, including some organized specifically for Global Fellows and others aimed at the broader community.
Through the Global Fellows Forums, Global Fellows share their research with colleagues, students, and faculty and receive comment and feedback. In this way, they contribute to the intellectual life of the Law School and provide an opportunity for the community to learn about current law research from a global perspective and in a wide range of topics. The primary goal of the Global Fellows Program is the enhancement of research and it is expected that participation in the Program will result in a substantial publishable piece of scholarship.
In recent years, we have introduced a specialized post-doctoral programming component designed especially for our Post-Doctoral Global Fellows (fellows who have attained their doctoral degrees within the past four years and who have not yet secured a tenure-track academic appointment at an institution), in partnership with the J.S.D. program, to provide opportunities for the presentation of works-in-progress and the exploration of methodological questions in legal research.
The Global Fellows Program currently offers fellowship opportunities for scholars in the following categories:
1. Global and Senior Global Research Fellows
Global Research Fellows are tenured or tenure-track academics with a demonstrable background of strong legal scholarship. More senior academics (for example, faculty members tenured for ten years or more) may be designated as Senior Global Research Fellows at the discretion of the selection committee.
2. Global and Senior Global Fellows from Practice & Government
Global Fellows from Practice & Government are government officials, judges, officials from international organizations and lawyers in private practice who wish to take a semester or academic year away from their posts to engage in serious scholarship. More experienced officials and practitioners may be designated as Senior Global Fellows from Practice & Government at the discretion of the selection committee.
3. Post-Doctoral Global Fellows
Post-Doctoral Global Fellows are post-doctoral scholars who have attained their doctoral degrees within the past four years and who have not yet secured a tenure-track academic appointment at an institution. Post-Doctoral Global Fellows meeting certain eligibility requirements may be considered for one of six merit-based Post-Doctoral Stipends of US$30,000 for the academic year (or US$15,000 per academic semester), subject to tax.
For more information and to apply:
Princeton University Program in Law and Public Affairs (LAPA) Fellowships
Princeton University's Program in Law and Public Affairs (LAPA) invites outstanding faculty members, independent scholars, lawyers, and judges to apply for appointments as resident Fellows for the academic year 2014-2015. We anticipate naming up to six fellows who are engaged in substantial research on topics broadly related to law and public affairs or law and normative inquiry, including one early career scholar working at the intersection of law and humanistic inquiry.
DESCRIPTION: Successful candidates will devote an academic year in residence at Princeton to research, discussion, and scholarly collaboration.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a doctorate, J.D. or an equivalent professional postgraduate degree.
APPLICATIONS/FURTHER INFORMATION: Further information and the electronic application can be found athttp://lapa.princeton.edu
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
Princeton University: Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Fellowships
Sponsor: Princeton University
Program Number: 36093
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Program URL: http://uchv.princeton.edu/fellowships_awards/lsr_visiting_fellowships.php
SYNOPSIS: The University Center for Human Values invites applications for Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Faculty Fellowships for the academic year 2014-15. Fellows devote an academic year in residence at Princeton to do research and writing about topics involving human values in public and private life. The program is open to scholars in all disciplines provided their research plans qualify. In recent years fellows have been drawn from fields including philosophy, political theory, literature, history, classics, economics, and law, but this list is not meant to be exhaustive.
Deadline(s): 11/04/2013
Fulbright Scholar Program Deadline Approaching
Greetings from the Fulbright Scholar Program!
This is a reminder that the application deadline for the core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for academic year 2014-2015 is rapidly approaching. As you may be aware, the deadline is 11:59 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, Wednesday, August 1, 2013.
Fulbright opportunities exist all around the globe. This year the competition includes 580 awards in 6 regional and 133 country programs. The awards are both discipline-specific and "All Discipline," including virtually every specialization. Approximately 800 grants will result from this competition.
Further, there is a series of important innovations for 2014-2015, including Flex, Global TEFL, and postdoc/early career awards, and stipend increases for some programs.
The Fulbright Catalog of Awards and application are accessible only at the CIES website. A number of helpful webinars about finding awards and completing the application are archived at http://www.cies.org/Webinar/#Archive.
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Call For Proposals: Substantial Scholarship Grants For Research in IP Law
"The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding."
– Leonardo Da Vinci
The Center for the Protection of Intellectual Property (CPIP) at George Mason University School of Law announces the Leonardo Da Vinci Fellowship program and calls for proposals for researching and writing on topics within intellectual property (IP) law.
ABOUT CPIP: CPIP is a new academic center dedicated to the scholarly analysis of IP rights and of the technological, commercial and creative innovation they facilitate. Through its annual conferences, roundtables, scholarship grants, fellowship programs and other academic and policy events, CPIP promotes a balanced discussion about IP rights and their fundamental role in securing the creative innovation that drives both a free market and a flourishing economy.
LEONARDO DA VINCI FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DETAILS: Proposed research topics can be in any IP or IP-related field, such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, right of publicity, etc. The research proposals can address any topic or issue within these fields, providing economic, philosophical, historical, scientific, or doctrinal analysis, among others.
Proposals will be reviewed by a committee of academics with broad knowledge and experience in IP law. The Grant Committee will review proposal submissions for their quality as an academic research project, considering such issues as novelty of the research topic, viability of the thesis, and contribution to the diversity of academic and public discourse about IP policy.
Any scholar may apply for a Leonardo Da Vinci Fellowship, as they are not restricted to full-time, tenure-track or tenured law professors. Since CPIP is dedicated to the scholarly analysis of IP rights, it will provide funding to professors in any field or to individuals working outside of official academic institutions who can provide scholarly analyses. For instance, graduate students, VAPs, policy analysts at a think tank, or lawyers aspiring to become academics may apply for a Leonardo Da Vinci Fellowship.
Leonardo Da Vinci Fellowship recipients will have additional opportunities to present their research at one of CPIP's annual conferences, which are hosted at George Mason University School of Law in the Washington, D.C. area and which will be attended by academics, as well as by government decision-makers, representatives from IP stakeholders and thought leaders in think tanks and other institutions. CPIP will also work with Leonardo Da Vinci Fellows to publicize and promote their work to the scholarly and policy communities, including discussing or highlighting their work, where appropriate, in podcasts, teleconferences, press interviews, blogging, and other public engagements.
Grant amounts will be in the four- to five-figure range. Factors determining the amount awarded will include the nature and scope of the proposed research project and resulting work-product (e.g., essay, article, book, or book chapter), whether it requires data collection or experiments, the timeliness and relevance of the research projects, and other appropriate factors. Amounts available for grants may vary from year to year, depending on a number of variables, including the quantity and quality of proposals and the availability of funding.
Leonardo Da Vinci Fellows will receive a small percentage of the grant following approval of the research project with the remaining amount paid upon the acceptance for publication of the article resulting from the research project. Funded articles are expected to be submitted for publication within one year or at the next spring law journal submission cycle, whichever is later. For articles submitted for publication to peer-reviewed academic journals outside of the legal academy, the recipient and the committee will agree on an appropriate publication deadline.
APPLICATION DETAILS: To apply for a Leonardo Da Vinci Fellowship, applicants should email their proposals to: firstname.lastname@example.com. All proposals will be treated confidentially.
Deadline. There is no deadline, as proposals will be accepted for review by the Grant Committee on a rolling basis. However, the Grant Committee expects to meet to make the first round of grants shortly after April 20, 2013, so scholars with current proposals are encouraged to submit by that date to receive prompt consideration.
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– A list of prior publications (if not part of resume).
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The 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program core competition is now open.
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers teaching, research or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries for the 2014-2015 academic year. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well as for professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others.
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Interested faculty and professionals are encouraged to learn more about these opportunities, and hundreds of others, by visiting the Catalog of Awards.
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CHAMAN, Pakistan - An explosion ripped through a line of trucks ferrying fuel to NATO troops in Afghanistan, setting several oil tankers ablaze Sunday at a backed-up Pakistani border crossing, police said.
The blast appeared to be the second terrorist attack Sunday in Pakistan and the second in a week to target a border crossing. Also Sunday, a suicide bomber targeted a police station in the northwestern Swat Valley, killing 15 cadets.
Local police chief Hasan Sardar said flames and smoke were billowing into the sky as authorities struggled to control the blaze Sunday night near the Chaman border crossing in Baluchistan province in Pakistan's southwest.
"It was a big explosion under one of the oil tankers that caused other vehicles to catch fire. The fire is spreading," Sardar told The Associated Press by phone.
"We are at the moment trying our best to control the blaze. We are not sure whether there is any human loss," he said. "It is just panic everywhere there."
The explosion Sunday night set at least three oil tankers, two container trucks and two dump trucks on fire, police officer Abdul Rauf said.
Chaman is one of two main crossing points for supplies for American and NATO troops fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan. The foreign troops get about 75 percent of their supplies through Pakistan.
The crossing has been closed for two days amid a dispute between Afghan and Pakistani customs officers that Rauf said had left more than 1,000 trucks backed up along the road to the border.
Another suicide bombing killed at least 19 guards further north at the Torkham checkpoint, the other main crossing and gateway to the famed Khyber Pass.
The Pakistani Taliban have vowed revenge after the loss of key territory and the death of their top leader, Baitullah Mehsud, in a CIA missile strike Aug. 5 further west near the Afghan border. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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Questions linger as teams get back to work
ORLANDO -- After a great All-Star Weekend, it's time to get back to business. And though the playoffs are less than nine weeks away, the season is only halfway done, with 488 of the 990 games still yet to be played. A lot is still to be determined.
Trades before the March 15 deadline will likely shake things up a bit. But even if they don't, there's no predicting how things will turn out.
We're going to make some predictions anyway. To get you ready for the second half of the season, we've got a stat, a question, and a prediction for each team. The stats are truth, the questions need to be answered, and the predictions will probably be off the mark.
• Last week: Heat on another level
• This time last year: Perkins trade will shake things up at the top - Carmelo Anthony and Deron Williams went from West to East, while Kendrick Perkins and Gerald Wallace went the other way. None of the Spurs' starters had missed a game, the Heat were 1-7 against the top six teams in the league, and Kevin Love recorded his 46th straight double-double.
Hero Team of the Week: Houston (2-0) - The Rockets won the week's Houston-Memphis-Philly round-robin, picking up two quality wins at home.
Zero Team of the Week: Washington (0-2) - The Wizards got spanked in Phoenix, and then gave up 115 points to the Kings at home.
Plus-minus Stud: Dwyane Wade (MIA) was a plus-39 in two games last week.
Plus-minus Dud: Ray Allen (BOS) was a minus-38 in two games last week.
High jumps of the week: Golden State (+3), Indiana (+3), Houston (+2)
Free falls of the week: New York (-3), Atlanta (-2), San Antonio (-2)
East vs. West: The West is 92-62 (.597) against the East in inter-conference games this season and was 7-2 last week.
Pace: Possessions per 48 minutes (League Rank)
Off: Points scored per 100 possessions (League Rank)
Def: Points allowed per 100 possessions (League Rank)
The league is averaging 93.8 possessions (per team) per 48 minutes and 100.5 points scored per 100 possessions.
NBA.com's Power Rankings are just one man's opinion and are released every Monday during the season. If you've got an issue with the rankings, or have a question or comment for John Schuhmann, send him an e-mail. You can also contact him via twitter.
Miami (27-7)
Pace: 95.3 (7), Off: 107.9 (1), Def: 96.9 (5)
A stat: The Heat are the only team in the top five in both 2-point percentage (third) and 3-point percentage (first), also ranking fifth in free throw percentage.
A question: How aggressive will LeBron James be late in playoff games?
A prediction: The Heat will cruise through the Eastern Conference playoffs again, but will still have plenty of questions to answer in The Finals.
Previous: 1
Oklahoma City (27-7)
Pace: 96.2 (6), Off: 106.4 (2), Def: 99.1 (13)
A stat: James Harden has the league's highest on-court offensive rating, with the Thunder scoring 113.4 points per 100 possessions with him in the game.
A question: Will OKC defend consistently enough to reach The Finals?
A prediction: They'll be good enough to get there (because the best defensive teams are in the East), but not good enough to win it all.
Previous: 3
Chicago (27-8)
Pace: 92.5 (20), Off: 105.4 (3), Def: 94.9 (2)
A stat: The Bulls' starters (with Ronnie Brewer at the two) have outscored their opponents by 22.9 points per 100 possessions in 229 minutes.
A question: Can the Bulls score against the Heat defense?
A prediction: A repeat of last year's Eastern Conference finals, with Derrick Rose not getting enough help offensively, but blaming himself for the defeat.
Previous: 2
San Antonio (24-10)
Pace: 93.7 (18), Off: 104.4 (7), Def: 101.1 (17)
A stat: Throwing away that "forfeit" in Portland, the Spurs have allowed only 96.4 points per 100 possessions in their other 12 games since Jan. 31.
A question: Will Manu Ginobili be healthy for more than five games at a time?
A prediction: The Spurs won't shoot nearly as poorly from 3-point range as they did in last year's playoffs (29 percent), and win a round this season.
Previous: 5
L.A. Clippers (20-11)
Pace: 92.5 (21), Off: 104.5 (4), Def: 102.3 (22)
A stat: The Clippers are scoring 110.2 points per 100 possessions with Chris Paul on the floor, and only 95.0 with Paul on the bench.
A question: Will the Clips ever defend consistently?
A prediction: The Clippers will take part in at least two incredibly entertaining playoff series. And maybe three, but not four.
Previous: 4
Dallas (21-13)
Pace: 93.9 (16), Off: 99.5 (19), Def: 96.0 (3)
A stat: The Mavs have the No. 27 offense (97.5 points per 100 possessions) and No. 1 defense (95.3) in February.
A question: Will the Mavs ever hit their stride offensively?
A prediction: Either Lamar Odom or Jason Kidd might actually shoot 40 percent in the second half, but the Mavs will exit the playoffs early.
Previous: 7
Orlando (22-13)
Pace: 91.3 (28), Off: 101.1 (12), Def: 98.5 (12)
A stat: Only 42.4 percent of Orlando opponents' shots come from the paint, the lowest rate in the league.
A question: What is the future of Dwight Howard?
A prediction: Though it's tempting to keep him and dare him to walk away for lesser money, the Magic get what they can for Howard in early March.
Previous: 13
L.A. Lakers (20-14)
Pace: 92.3 (22), Off: 100.6 (14), Def: 98.1 (11)
A stat: The Lakers have the second-best home defense (91.7 points allowed per 100 possessions) and the 20th-best road defense (103.8).
A question: Is this the roster the Lakers finish the season with?
A prediction: The Lakers will acquire a point guard (Ramon Sessions?) who will unlock their offense a little like Jeremy Lin did with the Knicks.
Previous: 10
Philadelphia (20-14)
Pace: 91.9 (25), Off: 102.1 (10), Def: 94.3 (1)
A stat: The Sixers turn the ball over 11.4 times per 100 possessions, the lowest rate of the last 20 years and 2.6 times fewer than any other team this season.
A question: Can Jrue Holiday recover from a rough February?
A prediction: The Sixers will hold on to a top-four seed in the East, because the Hawks don't have Al Horford and the Magic won't have Dwight Howard.
Previous: 6
Houston (20-14)
Pace: 94.7 (10), Off: 102.3 (9), Def: 100.1 (15)
A stat: The Rockets' two most-used lineups (with no common players) have allowed 92.9 points per 100 possesions. All other lineups have allowed 102.7.
A question: Can Kevin Martin get back to playing consistently?
A prediction: The Rockets make the playoffs for the first time since Yao Ming's last full season, which means they lose their first-round pick in a great draft.
Previous: 14
Indiana (21-12)
Pace: 94.1 (14), Off: 101.0 (13), Def: 97.6 (9)
A stat: The Pacers are the league's best third-quarter team, outscoring their opponents by 14.7 points per 100 possessions in the period.
A question: Just how high is Paul George's ceiling?
A prediction: The Pacers will continue to improve offensively, hold on to a top-four seed in the East, and win a playoff series.
Previous: 9
Memphis (19-15)
Pace: 94.1 (15), Off: 98.7 (21), Def: 98.1 (10)
A stat: The Grizzlies lead the league by forcing 18.6 turnovers per 100 possessions. They force 20.2 when Tony Allen is on the floor.
A question: How close is Zach Randolph to coming back?
A prediction: Randolph gives the Memphis offense a boost when he returns, but the Grizz can't pull off another first-round upset.
Previous: 19
New York (17-18)
Pace: 96.4 (2), Off: 97.9 (24), Def: 97.2 (8)
A stat: No team has improved more defensively than the Knicks, who are allowing 9.7 fewer points per 100 possessions than they did last season.
A question: Isn't Tyson Chandler the Knicks' most important player?
A prediction: With a tough remaining schedule, the Knicks hover around .500 all season. And they'll win a playoff game for the first time in 11 years.
Previous: 16
Portland (18-16)
Pace: 94.8 (8), Off: 102.4 (8), Def: 97.1 (6)
A stat: The Blazers have the league's fifth-best point differential and are the only West team in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency.
A question: Can this team win some close games?
A prediction: The standings begin to reflect the numbers in the second half and the Blazers take a top team to the limit in the first round of the playoffs.
Previous: 15
Atlanta (20-14)
Pace: 92.3 (23), Off: 99.6 (18), Def: 97.2 (7)
A stat: The Hawks had the ninth-best offense through Jan. 31, but have the 29th best offense this month, scoring just 93.4 points per 100 possessions.
A question: How the heck do the Hawks keep beating the Magic?
A prediction: The Hawks keep sinking in the Eastern Conference standings, but make the playoffs, thanks to that initial 9-2 stretch after Al Horford got hurt.
Previous: 8
Minnesota (17-17)
Pace: 96.2 (5), Off: 100.2 (17), Def: 99.2 (14)
A stat: The Wolves, who were outscored by 7.2 points per 100 possessions last season, are the most improved team in the league statistically.
A question: Where does Nikola Pekovic rank among the league's best centers?
A prediction: The Wolves will survive a seven-game road trip in March and hang around the West playoff picture until the last week of the season.
Previous: 17
Denver (18-17)
Pace: 97.4 (1), Off: 104.5 (6), Def: 102.0 (18)
A stat: The Nuggets are just 4-14 against the other nine West teams that are .500 or better, allowing 105.8 points per 100 possessions.
A question: When will they be healthy again?
A prediction: Even if they do get everybody back by mid-March, the Nuggets miss the playoffs for the first time since they drafted Carmelo Anthony.
Previous: 12
Boston (15-17)
Pace: 91.4 (27), Off: 98.1 (23), Def: 96.0 (4)
A stat: Only Charlotte and Atlanta have been worse offensively in February than the Celtics, who are scoring just 96.4 points per 100 possessions this month.
A question: Is it time for something new in Boston?
A prediction: Danny Ainge decides to make a major change before March 15, knowing that, even at its best, his team can't compete with Miami or Chicago.
Previous: 11
Utah (15-17)
Pace: 93.5 (19), Off: 101.8 (11), Def: 103.5 (24)
A stat: The Jazz are the only team in the last nine seasons to shoot less than 30 percent from 3-point range. The last to do it was the 2002-03 Nuggets.
A question: How long do the Jazz keep all four of their big men?
A prediction: Rumors surround the Jazz near draft time, because of the lack of lottery-calibur point guards available.
Previous: 18
Cleveland (13-18)
Pace: 94.6 (12), Off: 98.5 (22), Def: 102.1 (21)
A stat: The Cavs have the league's worst second-quarter offense (90.0 points per 100 possessions) and the seventh-best fourth-quarter offense (104.5).
A question: Can the Cavs get anything for Antawn Jamison before the deadline?
A prediction: As long as he's playing for a decent team, Kyrie Irving will soon be right there with Derrick Rose in the discussion of great, young point guards.
Previous: 22
Golden State (13-17)
Pace: 94.8 (9), Off: 104.5 (5), Def: 104.9 (26)
A stat: The Warriors have the most improved offense this month, scoring 9.8 points per 100 possessions more than they did in December and January.
A question: Should they keep Stephen Curry or Monta Ellis?
A prediction: People will soon realize that Ekpe Udoh really does belong in the conversation with fellow '10 lottery picks DeMarcus Cousins and Greg Monroe.
Previous: 23
Detroit (11-24)
Pace: 91.4 (26), Off: 96.4 (27), Def: 105.6 (27)
A stat: From December-January to February, the Pistons are the most improved defensive team and the second-most improved offensive team.
A question: Can the Pistons re-sign Rodney Stuckey this summer?
A prediction: Greg Monroe will be an All-Star next year. He's putting up better numbers than any center not named Dwight Howard right now.
Previous: 26
Phoenix (14-20)
Pace: 94.5 (13), Off: 100.2 (16), Def: 102.7 (23)
A stat: The Suns are one of only two teams (Chicago is the other) yet to play an overtime game. They played nine OT games last season (third most).
A question: Where will Steve Nash be playing next season?
A prediction: This team has darker days ahead. What exactly do they have to build around when Nash and Grant Hill are gone?
Previous: 20
Milwaukee (13-20)
Pace: 94.7 (11), Off: 99.4 (20), Def: 102.0 (19)
A stat: Only one team (Charlotte) has regressed more defensively than the Bucks, who ranked fourth on that end last season.
A question: Can the Bucks find a taker for Stephen Jackson?
A prediction: Scott Skiles' time in Milwaukee will end before he ever gets a chance to coach a full season with a relatively healthy roster.
Previous: 21
Sacramento (11-22)
Pace: 96.3 (3), Off: 97.4 (25), Def: 105.8 (28)
A stat: The Kings are allowing opponents to shoot 65.7 percent from within five feet of the basket, the highest percentage in the league.
A question: Will the Kings be staying in Sacramento?
A prediction: There might be a future debate about which rookie guard was the better pick: Jimmer Fredette (taken 10th) or Isaiah Thomas (taken 60th).
Previous: 25
New Orleans (8-25)
Pace: 90.7 (30), Off: 96.6 (26), Def: 102.1 (20)
A stat: The Hornets are 4-8 in February, but have a worse point differential than when they went 4-17 in December and January.
A question: What can the Hornets get for Chris Kaman?
A prediction: Eric Gordon, a restricted free agent this summer and a key to the Chris Paul trade, has played his last game with the Hornets.
Previous: 29
New Jersey (10-25)
Pace: 91.3 (29), Off: 100.5 (15), Def: 108.9 (30)
A stat: The Nets rank last in opponent 2-point percentage, opponent 3-point percentage, and defensive rebounding percentage.
A question: Will their Dwight-or-bust strategy pay off?
A prediction: The Nets may or may not acquire Dwight Howard by the trade deadline, but they sign him in the summer either way.
Previous: 27
Toronto (10-23)
Pace: 92.2 (24), Off: 96.2 (28), Def: 101.1 (16)
A stat: The Raptors rank last in 3-point percentage from the corners (27.6 percent), but 13th from the top and wings (35.1 percent).
A question: How good will Jonas Valanciunas be when he arrives in Toronto?
A prediction: The Raptors finish with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference, get a top-five pick, and remain patient.
Previous: 24
Washington (7-26)
Pace: 96.3 (4), Off: 94.7 (29), Def: 104.8 (25)
A stat: JaVale McGee has the second-lowest raw plus-minus in the league: minus-281. Only Charlotte's Kemba Walker (minus-323) is lower.
A question: Can John Wall continue to shoot well (48 percent in February)?
A prediction: The Wizards play out the string this season, hire a new coach, and cut ties with as many problem-players as they can in the summer.
Previous: 28
Charlotte (4-28)
Pace: 93.8 (17), Off: 91.7 (30), Def: 107.5 (29)
A stat: The Bobcats take 39 percent of their shots from mid-range (highest rate in the league) and only 12 percent of their threes from the corners (lowest rate).
A question: How many years before the Bobcats win again?
A prediction: By winning at least five more games, the Bobcats will avoid setting the mark for the worst record in NBA history, held by the 1972-73 Sixers (9-73).
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Is Goldman Sachs a 'Boys' Club'? This Lawsuit Claims It Is
Strip clubs, slow promotions, and unequal pay.By Kevin Roose
Strip clubs, slow promotions, and unequal pay.By Kevin Roose
Buy stock in sporting goods; sell stock in chocolate.By Kevin Roose
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Employees no longer required to use BlackBerrys.By Kevin Roose
Teaching type-A bankers to relax, one weekend at a time.By Kevin Roose
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Jan 1, 2011
Chile's Claro y Cía, established in 1880, is no stranger to complex M&A. In 2010 it acted as legal counsel for LAN Airlines in its merger with Brazil's TAM that promises to be the largest airline in the region.
"This is a breakthrough
deal because the merger of two international companies is
something that had never been seen before in Chile," says
Felipe Larraín, Claro y Cía partner who worked on
the deal. "With this transaction, LAN increases its exposure to
investors outside of Chile."
Synergies alone are
expected to generate $400 million annually, according to
regulatory information on the deal. LATAM will have combined
revenues of $8.5 billion and market capitalization of about $12
billion, say the merging entities. According to Larraín,
LATAM will be listed in Chile, have ADRs in New York, and also
gain access to the Bovespa.
The transaction is also interesting for regulatory hurdles
overcome. Larraín says that for the deal to materialize,
all sides had to find a way to comply with Brazils
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An Intimate Biography of Freddie Mercury
August 22nd, 2012 | Published in TCS Reviews
By Pete Roche
His was—and remains—one of the most powerful voices in rock. His flamboyance and sexually-charged stagecraft redefined the concept of "front man." His songs helped Queen sell over 300 million records worldwide and play to record-setting audiences around the globe.
But Freddie Mercury spent the majority of his life torn by guilt, riddled with confusion, and vexed over his own identity. And while Queen's "Great Pretender" lived the life of a superstar, enjoying the concomitant spoils of success—including drugs and promiscuity—he couldn't openly come out as a gay man for fear of hurting his Zoroastrian-practicing parents.
Journalist Lesley-Ann Jones goes under the covers at Garden Lodge—metaphorically and literally—in a new book chronicling Mercury's curtailed life and career leading one of rock's most celebrated bands. Mercury: An Intimate Biography of Freddie Mercury finds the Chrysalis Records publicist-turned-magazine columnist digging far and deep into the singer's past, leaving few stones unturned. Relying on her vast network of friends in the industry, Jones received unparalleled access into the world of Queen and conducted dozens of exclusive interviews with those who knew Freddie best. She chats with those who lived with him and worked for him. Who loved him or critiqued him. Who acted as caretakers during his final weeks at home, staying at his bedside until his death (from AIDS-related bronchopneumonia) in November 1991.
Freddie's actual birth name? Check (Farrokh Bulsara). The names of Freddie's favorite cats? Check (Delilah and Goliath). The inspiration for Freddie's moustache? Check (Glenn Hughes—the "Leatherman" biker from The Village People). Favorite dish? Check (caviar and mashed potatoes). Nothing's too trivial for Jones, who baby steps through twenty-five detail-soaked chapters combing for traces of the gifted (but vexed) man behind the legend. Some riddles—such as the final disposition of Mercury's ashes—remain teasingly (perhaps happily) unsolved, through no lack of diligence on the part of the author.
Jones even did some globe-hopping during her research, venturing to East Africa to visit Merury's humble hometown of Zanzibar, where his Parsi family adhered to a strict conservatism that sent mixed messages about his burgeoning creativity and sexual orientation. She attributes Mercury's feelings of loneliness and alienation to his time abroad in boarding school—first at St. Beater's in Panchgani, then St. Mary's inBombay. It was during these early years that Freddie studied piano, started going by his nickname, and lived in India with his aunt. Not long after, his first band—the Little Richard-inspired Hectics—was formed.
Jones takes some liberties hop-scotching through history. By way of exposition, the book begins with Queen's July 1985 triumph at Live Aid (the massive musical charity event orchestrated by Bob Geldof), then backpedals to Freddie's boyhood. But the major events in the singer's life unfold in a relatively chronological order, and Jones is meticulous in her documentation of the background behind each of Queen's seminal albums.
The most vivid portrayals of Mercury arrive courtesy quotes and anecdotes from the singer's close-knit inner circle of confidantes. Freddie's first real love, Mary Austin, is described as his maternal protector, an "Old Faithful" who remained loyal long after the singer decided he preferred male companionship. Peter "Phoebe" Freestone served as Freddie's longtime chef, wardrobe coordinator, and secretary. German soft-porn actress Barbara Valentin provided the strong female influence Freddie's more fragile "widow" Mary couldn't, oftentimes holding her own against the entertainer's tantrums. Irish barber Jim Hutton became Mercury's devoted live-in companion soon after their fateful meeting in 1985.
There's a plethora of secondary players: Scottish impresario John Reid signed Queen to Trident and became the group's first manager. Henry"Jim" Beach replaced him in 1978 after renegotiating the band's record deal. Journalist Paul Gambaccini became a close friend of Freddie's, as did deejay Kenny "Ev" Everett—who took a risk giving "Bohemian Rhapsody" repeated spins on Radio-1. Director Bruce Gowers got his foot in the door after his successful film reinterpretation of Mick Rock's famous Queen II cover photo for the "Bo Rap" clip, but Scott Millaney would become the band's go-to guy for other videos. Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballe worked with Freddie on his mid-1980s solo albums. Elton John was a close companion, but Michael Jackson allegedly stopped communicating with the Queen camp after watching Mercury use cocaine during studio sessions for "State of Shock" (which Jackson later recorded with Mick Jagger).
Then there are the one-night stands and dalliances, including Winnie Kirchberger—a burly, "unwashed truck driver" of a man—whom Freddie took to instantly. Former Russian trooper Nikolai Grishanovitch was introduced to Mercury by DJ "Ev," but Jones dismisses conjecture that Freddie contracted HIV from either man (both died of AIDS-related illnesses).
Indeed, it's easy for the uninitiated to become lost in the slew of names, but the stories shared by these countless insiders become indispensible in rounding out Mercury's image and tracing his ascent from shy, buck-toothed schoolboy to competent (sometimes arrogant) arena rocker with a sweet tooth for opulence and decadence. Who else but the record executives and Queen road crew could give eyewitness reports on the band's over-the-top backstage parties, where strippers danced, champagne and drugs flowed freely, and birthday cakes came shaped like Rolls-Royces or the Taj Mahal?
Jones paints Mercury as a pampered but giving celebrity who typically avoided cameras and reserved his energy for the stage. He enjoyed buying up and redecorating homes and helping friends maintain their own lavish lifestyles. He loved working with his band mates, forgoing his health to put in crucial hours of studio time on 1989's The Miracle and 1991's Innuendo, insisting that he leave behind as much tape as possible for Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon to sift through later.
And while it was Freddie who received the most adulation from fans and attention from critiques, he was quick to point out that Queen—despite its name—was a democracy wherein all members were equal. To that end, Jones dissects the Queen canon, concluding that all four members had a hand in writing the band's biggest hits. She also chronicles the band's most important gigs, from small-hall shows in London to the soccer stadiums inRioand Montreux. Her appendix includes a timeline starting with Mercury's 1946 birth and culminating with Queen's fortieth anniversary (and signing to Island Records) in 2011. The discography is likewise comprehensive, charting singles and albums with their respective release dates.
All told, Mercury is an enjoyable rock and roll retrospective that examines the life (and death) of a one-of-a-kind entertainer who used music to both mask and flaunt his sexuality and cope with his lingering abandonment issues with a finesse (and four-octave vocal range) that turned despair to triumph. Jones takes readers inside Freddie's life, retracing his career, painstakingly assembling the firsthand accounts of those who had the privilege of maintaining an orbit around him into a streamlined biography that uncovers many truths about the man without tarnishing his legacy.


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The 2011 bowl matchups have been out for a while, but we're finally almost to the actual games.
In just four days the bowl season will kick off with the New Mexico Bowl, featuring BYU and UTEP.
I know a lot of people, including me, are anxious to see what will go down in the bigger games of bowl season.
But there are a ton of interesting matchups before then, starting with the game between the Cougars and the Miners.
So let's take a look at all 35 bowl games, which I will pick against the spread and offer a few quick thoughts on.
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Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat, continues to keep his intentions of a run for governor in 2014 close to his vest.
This was his response when asked Thursday if he was considering it.
''My immediate plans are to do whatever I can during the next five months to see that President (Barack) Obama is re-elected, to see that my dear friend, (U.S.) Senator Sherrod Brown is returned to the Senate and see the woman I appointed to the Ohio Supreme Court, the only Democrat on the Ohio Supreme Court, Yvette McGee Brown, is elected in November,'' he said.
He said he would make a decision about his future after the Nov. 6 election and probably before January with consultation from his wife and friends.
He lost his re-election bid in 2010 to Gov. John Kasich, a Republican.
For now, Strickland, one of the co-chairmen of the president's re-election campaign, is concentrating his efforts on other Democrats.
He was in Warren last week at Enzo's Restaurant for a fundraiser to support former state Rep. Sandra Stabile Harwood's bid for Family Court judge. Harwood, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent Republican Judge Richard James.
His schedule is intense.
Strickland said he was in New Hampshire recently for five events and last week he was at events in Pomeroy, Athens, Marietta, New Lexington, New Philadelphia and Chillicothe. On Friday, the former governor was set to visit Jackson, Ironton and Gallipolis.
''I'm trying to spend as much time as I can talking to people about the importance of this presidential election,'' Strickland said.
A point Democrats and Strickland are really trying to stick is the auto rescue and its benefits in Ohio. ''It's the most important issue in this campaign as far as Ohio is concerned,'' Strickland said.
People who say the rescue didn't work are ''simply out of touch.''
He disputes claims that the bailout was a bailout of union workers, recalling that ''in the depths of the auto crisis,'' a Sunday evening visit from officials with Honda, which has a non-union plant in Marysville, asking him to do whatever he could to get help for the ''Big Three.''
''Why, because 80 percent of their suppliers also supplied the Big Three and they were fearful the entire supply chain would collapse,'' Strickland said. ''That would be catastrophic. Our unemployment would be much higher today in Ohio were it not for that auto assistance.''
Still, the question lingers about Strickland's future intentions.
U.S. Rep. Timothy J. Ryan and others sure would like to know the answer.
Ryan, D-Niles, has made no secret of his interest in running for governor, but his decision hinges on what Strickland will do. The two are good friends and Ryan has said he considers the former governor a mentor.
Some other names that have been tossed out have been Ed FitzGerald, Cuyahoga County executive, and Richard Cordray, former Ohio treasurer and attorney general who now heads the Federal Consumer Protection Bureau.


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Four Scots place at Edinboro Open
College wrestling
Four Scots place: Four Edinboro wrestlers finished among the top four in their respective weight classes at the annual Edinboro Open tournament, held Saturday at the Mike S. Zafirovski Sports and Recreation Dome.
Nearly 200 wrestlers representing 27 teams competed in the event.
Kasey Burnett-Davis of Edinboro posted three straight victories to reach the championship match in the 141-pound division, falling to Tyler Small of Kent State 7-2.
Nick Mitchell (174) and Vic Avery (184) of Edinboro both wound up with third-place finishes while Zachary Towers finished fourth at 165 pounds.
Mitchell defeated Mike Vollant of Kent State by sudden victory in the battle for third place at 174 pounds and Avery whipped Gabe Dean of Finger Lakes Wrestling Club 8-4 at 184 pounds. Towers lost 8-5 to Chris Moon of Virginia Tech in the third-place match at 165 pounds.


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Sunday, September 07, 2003
Europe to Iraq I had this debate with an American colleague at work last week ... what to do in Iraq ... how the world perceives the US ... etc., etc. The US is finally realizing that while they carry the sledgehammer, they will find it difficult to operate the delicate operations of a scalpel. They're asking for help ... even if it's a bit reluctant. George W. does have some face to save. Remember, the boy is from Texas. This is where it would have important if Canada had an army, and not just a few people with the wrong uniform and hulking, rusting, old equipment (but I digress). Looks like the Europeans (eastern) are willing to send people though - although for various political reasons that are nothing more than selfish opportunism ... but hey, the Bush administration isn't about to look a gift horse in the mouth. This is more about image than anything else. The promise if only for about 10,000 troops. It's nothing compared to the 150,000 American troops already there, and it certainly doesn't compare to the 10,000 troops the British have there (better trained and equiped). Not only that, but the soldiers from eastern Europe may be in over their heads - few in numbers, ill equipped, and a little scared of the overwhelming responsibilities. Their leaders are sending them to Iraq to gain prestige ... but the cost may be blood. Read the Time article ... the saga continues, and Washington is again dealing with devils in order to gain consensus and solve other problems. I just have this sinking feeling that all of this will come back to bite them in the ass like it has in the past. There seems to be little strategic thinking in the most powerful country in the world.
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Caroline Kennedy Finally Sworn In As Ambassador to Japan
After years of speculation.By Margaret Hartmann
After years of speculation.By Margaret Hartmann
After the shutdown vote.By Margaret Hartmann
Hooray!By Dan Amira
She wants you to stop waving that photo, please.By Dan Amira
Japan it is.By Dan Amira
Japan!By Dan Amira
JFK had an intern, so she had a movie star.By Joe Coscarelli
"I respect that lady from the bottom of my heart."By Julie Gerstein
The grossest and cheesiest lines from thwarted miniseries 'The Kennedys.'By Jessica Pressler
That's all the stalker wanted to hear.By Dan Amira
Kerry Kennedy, Andrew Cuomo's ex-wife and daughter of RFK, is mulling a bid for office in the future.By Dan Amira
And Tiger's not allowed to bring his ladies near the kids.
Well, actually, not really.By Chris Rovzar
Plus, Seth Rogen is back on carbs, Katy Perry really loves pizza, and more need-to-know celebrity information for waiters (and everyone else), in our daily gossip roundup.By Katie Goldsmith
The former contender to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate says it wasn't an intervention by her kids that led her to step out of the race.By Chris Rovzar
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And yet it seems so long ago.By Chris Rovzar
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Fixing AK trigger slap?
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> Fixing AK trigger slap?
January 11, 2005, 01:51 AM
Is the best way to remedy this is buy a new trigger parts and install them?
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January 11, 2005, 03:02 PM
Before you replace the FCG parts, try the fix described on Linkx310's Romanian Kalashnikov Rifles page (http://www.gunsnet.net/Linx310/index.shtml). I did it on a SAR-1 and it fixed most of the slap; I probably could have gotten it to the point where it had no slap but wound up trading off my SAR-1.
If you do replace the FCG, I can the Tapco G2 FCG (http://www.tapco.com). It isn't adjustable like the Red Star Arms FCG, but it's ~ half the price.
January 11, 2005, 03:54 PM
It's as good an excuse as any to get the Red Star kit! :D
January 11, 2005, 08:39 PM
Replace the parts.
I am fairly certain the semi auto parts are made out of soft steel, and deform quickly, causing that painful smack to the trigger finger.
If it was a Maadi I would say wait a little longer and you won't have to bump fire it to empty the magazine... all by itself. :eek:
January 12, 2005, 01:52 AM
Hey thanks guys. I'd sure like to fix it the way it is, but the easiest way might be just to buy new ones. Thanks again!
January 13, 2005, 01:32 AM
It isn't that hard. I did mine in my SAR-2 and it made a huge difference and the slap disappeared. I eventually upgraded to the RedStar trigger group though, which is awesome.
January 13, 2005, 12:41 PM
How do you go about taking the slap out? Are the parts case hardened only?
January 13, 2005, 07:54 PM
I used Linx's site and followed his remedy, I ended up taking it down and going a little bit further several times till I got it to stop. While mine works well now and no longer has the slap I'd buy the Tapco kit.
January 16, 2005, 06:32 PM
go to the ak47.net board (get there by going to ar15.com). They list several FCG kits that are way better that the century arms FCG. I think I got mine from Global Trades. No slap and a better trigger pull.
January 17, 2005, 12:14 AM
Many thanks Guys..... :)
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January 17, 2005, 12:24 PM
I recently took a good look at an AK trigger group. If you play with it a little bit it's pretty easy to spot what's causing the slap. The extended tab on the disconnector can be a culprut but the clearance on the bottom and the weight of the disconnector is what's important.
You can see where the trigger and disconnector could come in contact even if you remove the tab. You can clearance the bottom rear of the disconnector and get rid of the trigger slap without even having to remove the tab, although removing the tab is still a good idea as it would make the disconnector lighter and less likely to trigger slap.
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This is a casual kitchen classic. I love this recipe becasue its pretty easy and it can make anyone look like Jacques Pepin. I've been making risotto for years and it always impresses, not becasue I know any secrets other than the that as seen here - this dish is deceptively simple. A few other things I love about it:
- It's all about technique. The CK focuses you on the PROCESS because this is most important with the dish. It's a foundational recipe.
- Once you et the process down cold there are infinite variations. It's like an artist's canvas. I love risotto with peas, mint and feta - where you add the feta and mint at the very end. Or wild mushroom risotto. Or risotto with beets that is blood red and striking to serve. I even once tried to make a sweet risotto. As long as you give some thought to each ingredients and the process (as CK says in the exaple of the sun dried tomatoes) you can't miss.
- You don't use the whole bottle of wine so there is a lot left for the cook to throw back while manning the stove.
Trader Joe's has Arborio Rice for a fraction of the cost you might think. It's true, once the technique is mastered, combinations are endless. Wild mushroom has always been my standby, but asparagus or shrimp rissotto is also delicious. I can't wait to try the peas/mint/feta combo! Hmm, here is where I would spend a little extra to get the real Parmaggiano Regiano.
Gratzi for the suggestions and for the positive vibes!
I always go back and forth on the rice thing. Either it's another stop at another store or it's the rice I already have in the 20-pound bag at home. Usually I opt for the latter, even though I agree using authentic Arborio rice is even better.
And oh yeah on the drinking the rest of the wine. An extra dividend for being the cook... :)
Mmm... that sounds good, although you would cringe at the "faux parmesan" I'd add in this house. Actually, I'd probably just leave it out. My favorite risotto recipe has sun-dried tomatoes and shiitake mushrooms.
This is a new one for me! Looks really yummy too..gearing up with recipes for the cold winter days
hopefully ahead!
Enjoy Dazy! Thanks for your comment.
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Increased Protection Although free products will offer some form of protection, they're usually stripped down and have limited functionality. Since viruses and malware have become increasingly malicious, these antiviruses aren't always equipped to handle the devastating effects that viruses can have on your computer. However, a high quality antivirus should have all of the features necessary to keep your computer functioning and prevent you from encountering unnecessary complications.
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Besides simply having to deal with viruses, your security is also put at risk with a low quality antivirus. For example, your password information, user names, banking information and personal documents can potentially be hacked without a solid antivirus in place. When this information is placed in the hands of the wrong parties, it can have devastating consequences that can affect you financially and on a more personal level. Fortunately, a good antivirus program from a reputable company should keep this information intact.
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In the middle of the opening ceremony for Blizzard's 2008 Worldwide Invitational, an unmistakable refrain of guitar-and-flute notes began to play. A few string plucks were enough to send the entire audience into a frenzy. It was the aural confirmation of what everyone was hoping for: Blizzard is, indeed, working on Diablo III. And while it still looks the same in many ways (it's still isometric, and it's still mouse-driven), Diablo III also showed off some new features.
In lead designer Jay Wilson's gameplay demonstration, the first playable class shown was the returning Barbarian. Pretty much everything you remember from the Barbarian remains: a lightly clothed melee badass who can wield two weapons at once. He still spins around with his weapons for the Whirlwind attack, and he can still jump up and land with the mighty Ground Stomp. He remains the most immediately accessible character class. Blizzard senior vice president of game design Rob Pardo admits that the Barbarian is their way of showing the newness of Diablo III through the familiar lens of a Diablo II character class.
For instance, the Barbarian serves as the perfect example of the tweaks made to Diablo II's health system -- adjustments that encourage the player to engage in conflict instead of just running away or repeatedly pressing the health-potion button. "A lot of battles in Diablo II were ones of attrition. Sometimes you can beat a boss simply by repeatedly drinking potions during battle," says Wilson. Many types of health systems were tested (in fact, even Halo's regenerative shields and WOW's "sit down and eat 'n' drink" system came up), but they almost all had a degree of nonaggression. The new system adds red orbs that heal you on contact as common drops from slain enemies. "With the red orbs, players are encouraged to fight, because now the best way to heal is to engage in conflict," says Wilson.
Two new gameplay systems -- destructible environments and scripted encounters -- also made their debut through the Barbarian. Since he's such a tough and burly dude, the Barbarian can straight-up smash walls apart. In Wilson's demonstration, the Barbarian smacked a wall hard enough to collapse it onto a hapless group of zombies. Environmental destruction can also be used against you, though, since monsters can grab you through a wall or you can accidentally trigger a trap with your cave-ins. Scripted events where walls are knocked down raised the concern that this might mean the end of randomized dungeons. Not so. Wilson says that much of the game, from dungeons and monster types to loot drops, is still random. Pardo adds that in general, the dungeons remain randomly generated while the outdoor areas have a bit more of a "sculpted feel." In fact, not only are dungeons, loot, and items still randomized -- but with this new system, even quests and events can be randomized as well.
After a few minutes of the Barbarian smashing up zombies and ghouls, Wilson debuted a new class for Diablo III: the Witch Doctor. If you like to use the language of previous games, he seems to resemble the Necromancer but has some additional skills. There even was a bit of the Sorceress' flavor. Like the Necromancer, the Witch Doctor specializes in pets and disease-based spells. Locust Swarm is one early spell that Wilson demonstrated. It basically conjures up little plague pockets that tear apart whatever enemies they encounter. Then he summoned the mongrel, a beast that performs the pretty typical "go claw at things and also be my meat shield on occasion" task. The Witch Doctor can also combine these two disciplines by casting Locust Swarm on his mongrels for a nasty effect -- instead of being torn apart, his mongrels gain additional disease-based damage for their attacks.
Diablo III looks to have the same visual philosophy of StarCraft II (it looks modern and better but not radically different) when down in the dungeon, but when the two players step outside, the look changes more significantly. Once out of the cave and into the jungle, the outdoors suddenly look much brighter and more vibrant than we remember. Pardo says, "We're aiming for the art to be somewhere between WOW and Diablo, where there's color but still that dark edge. We actually went through two art passes with the original look of the previous Diablos, but it just didn't work for us. Adding the colors, like you see in the outdoor environment, was a big decision that I think will pay off."
One color that that frequently shows up during gameplay is red. From the way zombies get torn apart to how virgins (well, I'm assuming they're virgins, because don't all demonic sacrifices call for virgins?) are sacrificed to form a boss monster, there is quite a lot of blood and guts. "We want it to feel more visceral. We actually took a lot of influence from God of War in having intense, visceral, action-heavy combat," says Pardo. Hence, you get moments such as when the Siegebreaker Assault Beast picks up one of the barbarian players and takes a big bloody (and crunchy) bite out of him à la the rancor eating the Gamorrean Guard in Return of the Jedi.
In fact, the two bosses shown not only demonstrated the abundance of blood and gore but also the larger-than-life battles that you'd expect from God of War. The dungeon boss, a grotesque, dual-mace-wielding fatty, is simply called the Thousand Pounder (with the descriptor "Gluttony Incarnate"). He somewhat echoes the Butcher from the first Diablo in that he's a big intimidating dude that chases you around a dungeon. The second boss (the aforementioned Siegebreaker) reinforces the epic-combat feel by virtue of being freakin' huge. Taking up most of the screen, he charges around or attempts to grab and maim the party (Wilson conjured two additional party members for this bout), killing one party member before finally being put down. Even his death is an epic moment -- the hulking corpse sizzles, bubbles, and then splits open to ooze heated, glowing blood before disintegrating into a nice pile of loot. One nice touch: The loot will be somewhat individualized; each party member sees a pile of loot that only they can take -- no more putting up with one player who clicks fast enough to grab everything before the rest of the party.
Even with all the visceral combat, the new/tweaked classes, and the spiffy looking graphics, there was one moment that instantly made me want to play through the previous Diablos as preparation: a cut-scene where Deckard Cain attempts to say "stay awhile, and listenâ?¦" before being cut off by the player, who quips that there's no time to listen to idle tales. Little nostalgia-based jokes like that, along with modern aesthetics and combat, make me want Diablo a whole damn lot -- and leaves me even more bummed out because, knowing Blizzard, it could take a while before Diablo III actually gets released.
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