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Hands-on iPad 2 camera interface, Smart Cover videos posted
We've just posted an iPad 2 hands-on interface video (new: HD version) on Vimeo so that you can check out the new camera features, settings, and other neat features of the second-generation iPad, as well as a hands-on iPad Smart Cover installation video showing how the magnetic clasp system and auto-lock/unlock features work. For more hands-on details, check out our First Looks at the iPad 2 and the iPad Smart Cover.
Apple releases iTunes 10.2 with iOS 4.3 support
Following today's iPad 2 media event, Apple has released iTunes 10.2, the latest version of its digital media management software. According to Apple's release notes, iTunes 10.2 allows users to sync with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices using iOS 4.3 and adds Home Sharing support that will allow iOS 4.3 device users to browse and play music streamed from their iTunes libraries. This update likely also adds compatibility with the forthcoming iPad 2. iTunes 10.2 is available now as a free download from iTunes.com or via Apple's Software Update utility.
Apple releases iPad 2 Dock
Following today's iPad 2 announcement, Apple has unveiled a new iPad 2 Dock. Priced at $29, the Apple iPad 2 Dock includes a 30-pin Dock Connector port for charging and syncing the iPad as well as connecting other accessories such as the Apple Digital AV Adapter cable and iPad Camera Connection Kit. The Dock also provides a 3.5mm audio line-out port for connecting to powered speakers. The new Dock uses a slightly different design from the original iPad Dock with a small lip at the front. The package will include the Dock only, requiring users to use the cables included with the iPad 2 or purchase additional cables separately.
Complete transcript of Apple's iPad 2 Event
Below is a complete transcript of iLounge's play-by-play coverage of Apple's iPad 2 media event, held on March 2, 2011, at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco. Updates are presented in chronological order; photos from the event can be seen on iLounge's Flickr account.
8:48AM PT: It's a rainy day in San Francisco as people are assembling outside of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to attend Apple's second-generation iPad unveiling event. Join us a little before 10:00AM Pacific Time / 1:00PM Eastern Time for live updates from the event.
8:55AM PT: Ahead of the event, word leaked out from a reliable source that Apple has added a magnetic front lid clasping system to the new iPad, so that folio-style cases won't need to have unsightly thick tabs with snaps or Velcro, and may be able to automatically lock and unlock the iPad's screen as they close and open.
9:00AM PT: We also continue to hear that the new iPad will not be available for immediate purchase, with a minimum of 2-4 week availability deemed likely by sources. This would be similar to Apple's iPhone release schedules, and unlike its iPod and Mac ones, which most commonly proclaim "in stores today" or "in stores tomorrow" during launch events.
iPad 2 to be released Internationally March 25
Apple has announced that the iPad 2 will be launched simultaneously in 26 additional countries around the world on March 25, two weeks following its U.S. debut. Countries included in the March 25 launch are Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K. The company intends to launch the iPad 2 in even more countries worldwide "in the coming months" but has not yet committed to which additional countries or any specific release dates. Pricing for the iPad 2 outside of the U.S. has not been announced, and the Apple Stores in other countries are not accepting pre-orders or providing any additional information, instead simply prompting users to sign up to be notified of additional release details as they become available.
U.S. iPad 2 sales start March 11, 5:00 pm, no pre-orders
Apple has released information on its web site indicating that the iPad 2 will go on sale in the U.S. on March 11th at 5:00 pm. Notably, unlike previous Apple product releases it does not appear that customers will be able to pre-order the device online or pre-reserve a device for pickup at a local Apple Retail Store. The Apple Store indicates that customers will be able to place an order "starting March 11."
The iPad 2 will be selling at the same price points as the original iPad, with the Wi-Fi models selling for $499, $599 and $699 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions, respectively, and the Wi-Fi + 3G versions selling for $130 more at $629, $729 and $829. Separate Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available for both AT&T and Verizon.
Apple announces iPad HDMI cable, Smart Covers for iPad 2 (Updated)
Apple today also announced two new accessories that will be available for the iPad 2. A new $39 HDMI video output cable will allow iPad users to connect their devices to an HDTV, providing not only support for displaying HD video content but also mirroring the iPad screen onto a TV, allowing any iPad application to be viewed on the larger screen, including support for both landscape and portrait orientation with no setup or configuration required.
A new Smart Covers accessory was also unveiled for the iPad 2, designed in tandem with the new model. The Smart Cover attaches to the glass screen using magnets built into the iPad 2 which can also detect when the cover is closed. The iPad 2 will be able to automatically sleep when closed, and wake when opened, and magnets will grab and auto-align the cover for easy attachment and removal. The cover also folds into a triangle to be used as a typing stand or video stand and includes a microfiber lining to clean the screen. The cover will be sold in five colours in either polyurethane or leather for $39 and $69 for each version, respectively.
Update: The new HDMI adapter, dubbed the "Apple Digital AV Adapter" has appeared on the Apple Store with a ship date of "Coming Soon." The cable includes an HDMI port and a 30-pin Dock Connector port for charging the iPad while connected to a TV. The cable is compatible with the iPad, iPhone 4, fourth-generation iPod touch and iPad 2. The product page notes that display mirroring will only be available on the IPad 2.
Apple announces iMovie, Garageband for iPad
Today Apple also announced the upcoming release of two new Apple applications for the iPad: iMovie and GarageBand. iMovie will be released as a universal app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch and provides new features such as multi-track audio editing, a precision editor, and the ability to output video via AirPlay and share videos in HD with popular sites. The app will include an improved UI evolved from the original iMovie app for iOS released last summer, resembling more of a beginners' version of iMovie for the Mac with more powerful editing features. The new version will include a new voiceover recording system, three new themes, sound effects, transitions and new visual effects. Users will be able to share videos from iMovie to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and CNN iReport.
GarageBand for the iPad will include built-in touch instruments, guitar amps and effects with eight-track mixing and 250 loops built-in. Files created in the iPad version of GarageBand can be used with the Mac version and vice-versa, and GarageBand on the iPad will be able to output directly into AAC format for sending content via e-mail. Users can transform the iPad screen into a variety of touch instruments such as a piano, synthesizer, drum kit or virtual Smart Guitar all with photorealistic interfaces. The app will also take advantage of the accelerometer for velocity-sensitivity on piano keys and drum sets. The app will also provide a series of Smart Instruments designed to be easily played by novices and experienced musicians alike. Users will be able to record from any instrument screen and e-mail their mixes or send them to iTunes.
Both applications are scheduled to be released on March 11th and will sell for $5 each.
Apple previews iOS 4.3, announces March 11th release
During today's Media Event, Apple's Scott Forstall provided a preview of iOS 4.3 for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The new iOS update is expected to improve Safari performance using the Nitro engine for twice the speed and as expected will include improved support for AirPlay video and audio from third-party apps, the ability to customize the iPad switch for mute or orientation lock and support for the new Personal Hotspot feature first debuted on the Verizon iPhone 4. iOS 4.3 will also include support for iTunes Home Sharing, allowing users to wirelessly stream content to an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch from their iTunes library. The iPad 2 will ship with iOS 4.3 which also provides support for FaceTime on the iPad and new software for the iPad 2 cameras. iOS 4.3 is scheduled to be released on March 11 and will support the iPhone 3GS and GSM iPhone 4, first-generation iPad and third- and fourth-generation iPod touch. Notably, support for the Verizon iPhone will not be included in the initial iOS 4.3 release; it is unclear whether a later update will be released separately for the Verizon iPhone 4.
Apple demonstrates FaceTime, Photo Booth for iPad 2
At today's iPad 2 Media Event, Apple's Scott Forstall provided a demonstration of the new camera features that will be included on the iPad 2. As expected, the iPad 2 will provide built-in support for FaceTime in a manner similar to the FaceTime application included on the fourth-generation iPod touch. FaceTime on the iPad will be shown full-screen and as with other FaceTime-capable devices users will be able to see a preview window in the corner of the screen and switch between cameras to show people what they are looking at.
Apple also unveiled Photo Booth for iOS, which will be included on the iPad 2 as part of iOS 4.3. Similar to the Mac application of the same name, Photo Booth on the iPad 2 will allow users to take pictures with either the front or rear cameras and apply a collection of special effects chosen from windows at the bottom of the screen. Photos can be shared with friends and Forstall noted that the iPad 2 is so fast that 9 live video feeds for the special effects can be previewed on the screen simultaneously.
Apple unveils iPad 2, coming March 11th
During its Media Event today Apple unveiled the latest-generation iPad. Dubbed the iPad 2, Steve Jobs described the new model as an entirely new design. Building on last year's A4 chip, the iPad 2 features a dual-core A5 chip which provides essentially two processors for twice the performance. Graphics performance in the new model has been enhanced even further with nine times the performance of the first-generation model. Despite the performance improvements, the A5 chip provides the same lower power consumption as last year's A4 chip, providing the same legendary 10-hour battery life as the first-generation iPad.
As anticipated, the iPad 2 will also include two video cameras—one rear and one front camera for FaceTime, video and photo capture similar to the iPhone 4 and fourth-generation iPod touch. The new model also adds the gyroscope sensor first introduced on the iPhone 4 last summer. Despite the extra hardware, the iPad 2 comes in at 66% of the thickness of the original iPad at 8.8mm—thinner than the iPhone 4, and reducing the weight to 1.3 pounds.
The iPad 2 will be available in two colours—black and white, both available from launch day, as well as 3G versions for both AT&T and Verizon at launch. The iPad 2 is expected to retail at the same prices as last year's original iPad, with the 16GB model selling for $499 in the U.S. Expected release date is March 11th in the United States, followed by a simultaneous release in 26 other countries on March 25th.
Apple: 100 million iBooks, 15 million iPads, 100 million iPhones sold
Steve Jobs opened Apple's iPad 2 Media Event today by reporting sales of 100 million iBooks since the launch of the iBookstore last year, with over 2,500 publishers now in the iBookstore, including the recent addition of Random House. The iTunes Store, App Store and iBookstores now include over 200 million registered user accounts. Jobs went on to note that iOS developers have made over $2 billion from selling Apps in the App Store and Apple has now to date shipped 100 million iPhones worldwide.
Continuing his opening remarks, Jobs referred to 2010 as the "Year of the iPad" emphasizing that the iPad was marketed last year as magical and revolutionary technology and has sent competitors back to the drawing board with their designs; their prices and application availability unable to match that of the iPad. Jobs indicated that Apple sold 15 million units in just nine months last year, noting that the iPad has generated $9.5 billion in revenue over that same time period, making it Apple's most successful single product launch ever. Jobs noted that the App Store now has over 350,000 apps, 65,000 of which are fully iPad-ready.
Random House brings entire U.S. catalog to iBookstore
Following yesterday's announcement by Random House that it was adopting an agency pricing model for e-book sales, Apple announced today that the publisher has made its entire catalog of 17,000 e-books available for sale on the iBookstore. The catalog includes bestsellers by such authors as Stieg Larson, John Grisham, Dan Brown, Danielle Steel, and Lauren Hillenbrand and customers will also be able to pre-order upcoming releases from Random House directly through the iBookstore. Random House is the last of the six major trade publishers to offer its catalog on the iBookstore.
iLounge's live coverage of Apple's iPad 2 event: 10AM PT/1PM ET (updated!)
iLounge will provide live coverage of Apple's special event in San Francisco tomorrow, starting a little bit before 10:00 AM Pacific Time/1:00PM Eastern Time. We look forward to having you join us here for the event, which is expected to include announcements of the second-generation iPad, iOS 4.3, and updated iTunes/MobileMe services, but could possibly go further.
Bookmark Live.iLounge.com today. Right before the event begins, we'll be switching over to that special page for updates so that we can optimize performance for all of our readers. A separate chat room will host reader discussions of the announcements as they happen. See you then!
Update: We're updating the Live.iLounge.com page now with photo links and text. Check it out!
Apple responds in 'App Store' trademark dispute
Following Microsoft's request that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reject Apple's trademark application for the phrase "App Store," TechFlash reports that Apple has filed a defense. The company has asked to dismiss Microsoft's objection to the App Store trademark, pointing to Microsoft's own long-time defense of its Windows trademark, and stating that Microsoft should be "well aware" that a mark's genericness depends on the "primary significance of the term to a substantial majority of the relevant public."
Apple's filing goes on to cite testimony from linguistics expert Robert Leonard, who contends that "the predominant usage of the term APP STORE is as a proper noun to refer to Apple's online application marketplace," and that mobile application developers and platforms have reasonable alternative names available to them, such as Microsoft's use of the term Marketplace to refer to its own Windows Mobile applications store. In its previous filing, Microsoft argued that Apple itself has used the term generically, and that Apple's use of the term for its online iOS and Mac applications store is a "de facto secondary meaning" of a generic term. The case is now under review by the USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, which may choose to deny Apple's application based on Microsoft's assertions, or allow the application process to proceed.
Former Apple manager pleads guilty in kickback scheme
Paul Devine, a former global supply manager with Apple, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges stemming from a scheme that involved Devine receiving kickbacks from Asian suppliers in exchange for confidential information. Reuters reports that Devine pleaded guilty to wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering in a San Jose federal court, and also agreed to give up around $2.28 million in money and property. "Mr. Devine is a good man who made a mistake, and now he's trying to make amends," said his attorney Raphael Goldman. Devine faces a maximum prison term of 20 years on the wire fraud and money laundering counts, but could receive far less time; sentencing is scheduled for June 6.
Apple approves MP3 piracy, downloader apps
Several applications designed to facilitate music piracy have unexpectedly been approved by Apple, and are currently available on the App Store. Music Forest (Free) and Music Forest Full ($1) from You Jinwen and Music Downloader ($1) from Chen Lunyu allow the user to search online databases of music or browse music charts—including the U.S. Billboard Top 100—then tap to download songs directly to the device. Music Forest automatically grabs song lyrics from the Internet; and also offers AirPlay streaming support. Interestingly, the apps offer users of jailbroken devices the ability to transfer downloaded files to a computer using a desktop file browsing application such as iPhone Explorer for the Mac.
Several other applications, such as Downloads - Download Manager ($2) by Hian Zin Jong, are now using modified browsers to support the downloading of all sorts of files, including music files and movies. Though a number of browser-based downloading applications have been offered for legitimate purposes, this one uses screenshots to show the illegal downloading of the entire Tron Legacy film soundtrack in its App Store screenshots, and allows direct importation into iTunes using Apple's USB File Sharing feature. Additional screenshots and comments for the app explain that it can be used to download pornography and access well-known sources of pirated media files. Based on past experiences with applications of this sort, it is likely that Apple did not properly screen these apps before approving them, and will pull them from the App Store in the near future.
Apple clarifies its plans for cloud music storage
Apple has clarified its plans for using cloud-based remote music storage, according to a new report. Citing several music industry executives, the Financial Times reports that Apple is now planning to use its cloud storage to allow iTunes Store users to back up their music collections and access them from any Apple device. According to one person with knowledge of the company's plans, Apple doesn't want to undermine the market it currently dominates for digital music downloads, instead likening its plan to "insurance." Although no launch date for the service is mentioned in the report, it is noted that Apple's offering will face competition from a similar service from Google, and from music streaming service Spotify, which is said to be nearing a deal with Universal Music that would give it the support of three of the "big four" record labels and could ultimately lead to a U.S. launch this summer.
Apple discontinues MobileMe retail box packages
Apple has notified resellers that it has discontinued the retail box version of MobileMe, shifting completely to online sales, according to a Mac Rumors report. Existing stock of the boxed version of MobileMe can continue to be sold while supplies last, the report states. The boxed version of MobileMe contained little more than an activation code and promotional materials, and therefore served primarily as a way to provide in-store visibility for the offering. Apple is said to be working on a revamp of the online service suite, and is considering making it a free service to serve as an online "locker" for personal data such as photos, music, and videos. As noted in the report, Apple executives confirmed during yesterday's annual shareholders meeting that the company's new data center in North Carolina should be opening soon and will primarily support its MobileMe and iTunes services.
Apple explains purchase, management of subscriptions
Apple has posted a new support document outlining the purchase and management of In-App Subscriptions. Entitled "Purchasing and managing auto-renewing subscriptions," the document contains instructions for managing the subscriptions from the Account section of the App Store and turning off the automatic renewal of subscriptions. It also describes the process of opting out of special mailings and offers from the publisher. It states, "During your purchase, you may be asked to allow or disallow the publisher to have access to your name, email, and zip code for special mailings and offers from the publisher. Simply tap Allow or Don't Allow; neither choice will affect the terms of your subscription. If you choose to allow the publisher access to your name, email, and zip code, your information will be treated in accordance with the Licensor's privacy policy." Apple is expected to enable its subscription service upon release of iOS 4.3; the software is rumored to have hit Gold Master status and could be released as early as next week's Apple media event.


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$1,379—$1,499 1—2 bed 614 Oakland Hills Dr, Arnold MD, 21012
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The rent at Oakland Hills Apartments ranges from $1,379 for a one bedroom to a $1,499 two bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 7% less expensive than the Arnold average. This is a pet-friendly apartment.
This apartment is in Arnold. Nearby parks include Arnold Park, Arnold Park and Broadneck Park.
Oakland Hills Apartments has a Walk Score of 3 out of 100. This location is a Car-Dependent neighborhood so almost all errands require a car.
Welcome to Oakland Hills where beautiful and spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes overlook the Bay Hills Golf Course!.
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At Manchester, there was almost no queue whatsoever at check in. We then rapidly emplaned-by bus to a remote stand, presumably because this is cheaper and EU Jet are a LCC.
On time departure and arrival. Even better on the way back-no queue at all at check in at Manston and on time departure and arrival again. Manston is a tiny airport, but has all necessary facilities and is so much more restful than going through a large airport.
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Often referred to as "The Nation's River," the Potomac, which divides Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C., was once an integral part of both the Civil War and Native American culture. Its name has been speculated to originate from a variety of languages and meanings, and the water – home to pike, bass, and even bull sharks – is withdrawn at quantities of just under 500 million gallons a day, and that's just in the Washington D.C. area alone.
This summer, every Friday (through September 30th) and Sunday (through September 4th), all are welcome to pull up a chair by the river and catch a free outdoor movie at the National Harbor waterfront. "Movies at the Potomac" is a quick-fix for last minute date nights, family trips to the Capital, and just going easy on your wallet for once – all while enjoying the summer breeze at dusk.
On the verge of a relationship talk with your significant other? Take him or her to see He's Just Not That Into You (July 29th) and let Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, and Scarlett Johansson have the talk on your behalf. Get your football game on with Friday Night Lights (August 12th) and step into mind-blowing effects with Tron: Legacy (August 7th). Bring the kids to Jumanji and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (August 14th and 21st, respectively). Or get nostalgic during The Wizard of Oz (September 4th) and Titanic (September 30th). Check the schedule for all the flicks in between and to plan on a specific film – or just show up and be surprised!
Admission is FREE! See the directions on the website for the National Harbor's location (about 15 minutes away from downtown). You'll probably want to bring a couple of lawn chairs, but viewers are asked to refrain from bringing coolers full of booze (shucks). Films begin just after the sun stops reflecting off the Potomac.
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MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State Sports Link, the nation's first fully immersive sports media and production program, will continue producing its weekly football show in partnership with WIPB-TV, Comcast Indiana and Fox College Sports in 2013.
3rd Down Chirp, delivered by Papa John's, will provide viewers inside access to the Cardinals on and off the football field. The weekly show will air every week online at ballstatesports.com, plus additional episodes will be televised nationally on Fox College Sports.
Additional distribution for 3rd Down Chirp includes WIPB-TV in Muncie and statewide availability on Comcast Indiana 81 and the SL channel through Comcast on Demand.
"Sports Link does a great job and our communications school is fantastic," Ball State head football coach Pete Lembo said. "It's one of the shining stars of this University. We are excited to connect fans to both programs with 3rd Down Chirp."
Created by 2012 SL graduate Ben Wagner, the 2013 version of 3rd Down Chirp will be produced by junior Drew Adamson. Sophomore Alex Seitz will serve as assistant producer.
Junior Luke Martin, sophomore Tyler Bradfield and senior Zach Hughes are the 2013 hosts and coordinating producers.
In addition, over 30 students as part of Sports Link and the new Digital Sports Production track will assist with the weekly show.
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Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor will speak at a Charleston School of Law symposium on the separation between church and state on April 15.
The event is open to the public. O'Connor will speak at 3:30 p.m. There is a $25 admission fee for members of the public.
The event is cosponsored by the Charleston Law Review and the Riley Institute at Furman University.
O'Connor became the first woman to serve as an associate justice on the United States Supreme Court in 1981. She served for 24 years before retiring in 2006. In 2009, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.
"The Charleston School of Law is tremendously honored to have Justice Sandra Day O'Connor lead our fifth annual Law and Society Symposium," said law school dean Andy Abrams. "In addition to being a true pioneer in the legal profession, Justice O'Connor is also one of the leading jurists of this or any era. Her career mirrors the mission of our law school — using the law to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities."
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3 3 Some spring like warmth will be with us into mid-week before a storm arrives.After dropping into the 30s to near 40 this evening we'll hold near 40 overnight with more clouds moving in. A southwest flow will keep it in the 50s Tuesday and we'll see a mix of clouds and sun.A storm will move in on Wednesday with rain moving in during the morning and into the afternoon. Despite the rain we'll still manage into the 50s.But don't get too use to it as temperatures will drop sharply be Wednesday night and that could turn the rain into a period of wet snow. Also watch for a quick freeze up heading into Thursday morning. Temperatures will not get above freezing on Thursday.It should recover into the 40s on Friday and above 50 on Saturday before another cold front gets here later in the weekend.Tonight: Mostly clear then increasing clouds. Cool. Low: 38.Winds W 5-15 mph. Tuesday: Variably cloudy. Mild. High: 58. Winds: W 5-15 mph.Wednesday: Breezy and mild with rain developing. 50s . The rain could change to snow late in the day or at night. 3
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Doug Christie, the runner-up as the NBA's most improved player last season, has re-signed with the Toronto Raptors for seven years and more than $22 million.
Christie, who had one year left on his original contract, made $1.35 million last season when he improved his numbers in all defensive and offensive categories. He averaged 14.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.48 steals, which was second-best in the NBA.
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on November 20, 2012 - 12:01 AM
For all the miracle stories of tiny preemies who survive, the sad reality is that scientists know far too little about what triggers premature birth and how to prevent it. And despite some recent progress, the U.S. has a far higher rate of preterm births than other similar nations.
This week an international coalition said there are a handful of proven protections – and if the U.S. and other developed countries do a better job of using them, together they could keep 58,000 babies a year from being born too soon.
That's a blip in the global epidemic of prematurity: About 15 million preterm babies are born every year, most of them in Africa and parts of Asia, where the priority is to improve care of these fragile newborns. More than 1 million premature infants die, mostly in developing countries, and survivors can suffer lifelong disabilities.
But in wealthier countries, where sophisticated medical care already keeps most preemies alive, the focus is shifting to how to prevent these births in the first place. Nearly 1 in 10 births across the developed world are preterm, and about 1 in 8 in the U.S. Only recently have rates begun leveling off or dropping in many of these countries after years of steady increases.
The report makes clear just how hard additional progress on that front will be – projecting an average 5 percent drop in preterm birth rates across the highest-income countries by 2015, if they follow the new advice.
"Shockingly, very little reduction is currently possible," specialists with the World Health Organization, Save the Children, U.S. National Institutes of Health, March of Dimes and other groups reported in The Lancet.
But even that improvement would translate into about $3 billion in annual savings from medical bills and lost productivity, the group calculated. Nearly half that savings would be in the U.S.
The bigger message: It's time for a major scientific push to figure out the causes of preterm birth and find some better ways to intervene.
"I don't think it's hopeless at all," said report co-author Dr. Catherine Spong, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at NIH who points to clues that infections and inflammation affecting the mother play a yet-to-be-understood role. Because healthier babies grow into healthier adults, "if you could improve pregnancy outcomes, you could improve the health of the nation, quite honestly," she added.
Over half a million U.S. babies are born premature, before completion of the 37th week of pregnancy. That's 11.7 percent of the babies born in 2011, the lowest rate of preterm birth in a decade and down from a peak of 12.8 percent in 2006, the March of Dimes reported earlier this week.
Contrast that with Japan and Sweden, where fewer than 6 percent of births are premature, or Canada and Britain where fewer than 8 percent are.
The report recommends:
• Nearly eliminating the practice of inducing labor and C-sections scheduled much ahead of mom's due date unless they're medically necessary.
Much of the recent U.S. improvement comes from reducing elective early deliveries, leading to a drop in "late preemies," babies born a few weeks early.
• Helping women to quit smoking. Smoking at some point during pregnancy varies widely, from 10 percent in Canada to 23 percent in the U.S. and 30 percent in Spain, the report found.
• Providing regular injections of the hormone progesterone to certain women at high risk, largely because of a prior preterm birth. A recent NIH survey of obstetricians found just 21 percent of eligible patients received the shots.
• Putting a stitch into the cervix of certain high-risk women, those who have what's called a short cervix.
• Using just one embryo, not multiples, when in vitro fertilization is used.
The impact would vary. The U.S. could see an 8 percent drop in its preterm birth rate by 2015 if it fully implemented these steps, the report estimated, while countries such as Sweden that already have far fewer preemies would see their rates inch down only slightly more, by about 2 percent.


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Woman Gives Birth To Baby Inside New York Walmart
If there is one thing "People of Walmart" has taught us, it's that you can literally find every walk of life and see almost everything society has to offer at the major chain store.
Folks in Wallkill, NY were treated to something you don't see everyday when stopping in the store to pick up a few quick items – a baby's birth.
Natalie Soana went into labor as she was shopping with her sister around 8 p.m. on Thursday last week. Originally at the store to pick up a few baby items for her soon-to-be newborn, Natalie had the pleasure of both store employees and patrons helping in the birthing process (nothing like showing the whole store you "goods," right?)
911 was called as blankets and supplies were gathers. Natalie was laid down on a bench near the pharmacy and the paramedics arrived in time to finish the birth process of the healthy 6 pound, 6 ounce baby girl.
Both mother and daughter were doing fine over the weekend. The baby was named Kourtney.


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It happened. For one night, in Atlantic City, with 40 NHL'ers playing a hockey game (at a far slower tempo) including our heroes who don the red, white and blue and represent our city, I was somehow able to suspend reality and forget about the NHL lockout.
The hockey game that took place on Saturday night was unlike anything I've ever experienced before. The first and most noticeable thing was the amicable nature in which Rangers, Flyers and Devils fans got along with one another that will make even the smallest follower of the sport feel a little dirty inside. Although there were many Ranger fans in attendance, when the Philly team scored you felt like you were inside the Wells Fargo Center.
Of course, the most important part of Saturday's game and entertainment raised needed funds towards Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. There is still plenty that needs to be accomplished in order to return a sense of normalcy to the NJ coastline. I was in Margate, NJ which is just a few miles south of Atlantic City a week ago. The beaches are virtually gone, piles of sand cover first floor windows of buildings facing the ocean, stores are still closed from water damage and garbage lined curbs out in front of homes, street after sobering street. Margate is just one of the many towns along the coast that will need a lot of assistance to get these towns back on their feet. Hopefully the money that was raised will be put to good use.
The epic chants of "We Want Hockey", "Fire Bettman", "MAAAARRRRTTTTYYYY" and "Crosby Sucks" were just as much of a highlight as the 57 saves from the King who stole the show. Hank was in mid-season form right from the start as shown by his 23 save, first period shutout despite his last game coming nearly 6 months ago to the day. Lundqvist even stopped 2 shots on 2 man breakaway. Penguins winger James Neal, who was booed all night by Ranger fans and Flyer fans alike, led the way for Team NY with 4 goals.


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When James Foster retired in 1985, he handed over the helm of the Saugus Union School District to another superintendent who would leave his own legacy.
Charles Helmers started his career as a teacher in the district in 1972 and, while his time as superintendent was cut short due to illness, he left a lasting impression as an educator.
A native of Illinois, Helmers had been a General Motors Scholar at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he received his bachelor's degree in philosophy. He moved to California in 1969, continued his education, and eventually obtained his doctorate degree in education at Pepperdine University.
After teaching for a few years in the Saugus district, Helmers served as principal of Skyblue Mesa Elementary in Canyon Country, and in 1981 was appointed director of administrative services, managing business services as well as curriculum and instruction for the district.
In the fall of 1988, after just three years as superintendent, Helmers took a medical leave from the district when he was diagnosed with cancer. At the same time, the district was preparing to break ground on a 4.4-acre school site being developed by Newhall Land's Valencia Company and located in the Northbridge tract north of Newhall Ranch Road.
In a Signal article published November 30, 1988, staff writer Jennifer Pearson wrote, "Saugus Union School District officials say it has not been their policy to name a new school after one of their own, but they feel Helmers, 41, is an exceptional person."
Helmers was moved to tears during the groundbreaking ceremony for Charles Helmers Elementary School, and spoke briefly about his love for children and education. He lost his bout with lung cancer on March 2, 1989.


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As a new bride, my Texas-born mother made this recipe to remind her of home. Now, when I make the mellow date-filled candy, happy family times come to mind.
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 12 ounces white candy coating, coarsely chopped
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the butter, sugar and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 4 minutes. Add dates; boil and stir for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat; stir in candy coating and marshmallows until melted. Beat until smooth. Add pecans and vanilla; beat with a wooden spoon until glossy.
- Pour into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Let stand at room temperature overnight. Cut into squares. Yield: 3 pounds.
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I'm going to lead with the bad news like Ali did with the jab: the mid-day trout fishing has completely succumbed to whatever disease has been eating away at its cratered and wasted bones for the past two weeks. Dead like Latin. It fought hard and made a courageous surge back towards the light on Thursday and Friday (thanks to some decent cloud cover), but alas, that seems to have been only the most final of its death throes as the sun returned on Saturday and silenced it once and for all.
Melodrama aside, mornings have been decent (four or five good fish in a morning is doing well right now) and so have evenings. There are still some caddis around in the mornings (16), bwo spinners (18), and the odd cahill with his or her timing off (14-18). You might see some sallies throughout the day and a the odd Iso, but they have certainly slowed down a great deal. We've witnessed some truly impressive spinner falls over the past few evenings, but very few fish have been on them, leaving us to wonder what in the hell they are on, if anything.
That being said, if you stick with it and really fine tune things to specific areas of the river, you can find some decent mid-day trout: it just isn't easy. A good angler ought to be able to scratch out ten good trout (not counting fingerlings) in a days fishing.
Doing their feeding after dark you might be thinking? I though the very same thought, so I stuck around after dark on two different nights and waited to hear the trout slurping the continuous mat of spinners pouring out of the riffle above. Didn't happen. I also had an interesting talk with some guy who had night fished the entirety of the night session for two nights in a row with only two fish to show for it and very little else to report.
So we, and everyone else with whom we've spoke of late, have been left to scratch our heads and ask what has happened to the fish? The heat wave? Maybe. Fish kill? Easy explanation, but unlikely. The incredible amount of rubber that the rafting companies have been putting on the Middle this year? Perhaps. Time will tell.
The good news: the lack of predictable trout fishing has led us to look elsewhere and to other species for bent rods. Bass and Youghiogheny bones have been the targets, and we've been finding them in some really respectable numbers and sizes. I can honestly say that I haven't had this much fun in a drift boat for a long time, so if you're up for some warm-water fun, the fishing is really good right now and should only get better as August arrives.
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Women's Volleyball Returns To The Road This Weekend
►THE WEEK AHEAD: The Ball State women's volleyball team opens the second half of its Mid-American Conference schedule Friday, when it travels to league-leader Bowling Green for a 7 p.m. first serve ... Saturday, the Cardinals return to action with a 5 p.m. match at Miami.
►FOLLOW THE ACTION: Both Bowling Green and Miami will offer live stats and live video for this weekend's matches ... In addition, BGSU's student radio station is slated to broadcast the match live ... Links for all the coverage can be found above.
►CARDINALS ALL-TIME: Ball State enters Friday's contest with a 798-513-2 (.609) all-time record after topping Kent State and losing to Ohio last weekend ... BSU boasts a 59-24 (.711) mark under third-year head coach Steve Shondell, including a 29-11 (.725) record in Mid-American Conference play.
►BALL STATE IN THE MAC: With a 3-1 victory at Ohio (Oct. 14, 2011), Ball State became just the second women's volleyball program in league history to collect 300 Mid-American Conference victories ... With a 3-5 MAC record so far this season, BSU enters Friday's match at Bowling Green with a 309-154 (.667) all-time record in conference matches ... BSU's record is the second-best in league history, trailing only Western Michigan's 323-140 (.698) all-time league mark ... Bowling Green is fifth all-time with a 251-212 (.542) MAC mark, while Miami is fourth with a 283-180 (.611) all-time league record.
►FROM THE NEST: After splitting a pair of home matches last weekend, Ball State has posted an 8-4 record in Worthen Arena so far this season ... Ball State owns a 216-61 (.780) all-time record in matches played in Worthen Arena, including a 160-34 (.825) mark versus Mid-American Conference teams.
►VS. BOWLING GREEN: Ball State owns a 36-16-1 lead in the all-time series against the Falcons, including two straight wins ... Last season, the Cardinals posted a 3-0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-20) home win over BGSU on Oct. 22 ... Prior to BSU's two wins, the Falcons has won six straight in the series after snapping a 24-match losing streak to the Cardinals ... The first-ever meeting between the two teams, Oct. 13, 1978, ended in a 1-1 (15-8, 14-16) tie ... Ball State is 14-7 all-time in matches played at Bowling Green.
►VS. MIAMI: The Cardinals hold a 41-31 advantage in the all-time series against Miami, including wins in 16 of the last 19 meetings ... Last season, BSU scored a 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-22, 25-23) home win over the RedHawks on Oct. 21 ... Ball State is 17-12 all-time in matches played in Oxford, Ohio, and has not lost a road match in the series since 2004.
►SCOUTING THE CARDINALS: Ball State enters the week tied for sixth in the race to the MAC tournament with a 10-11 (3-5 MAC) record ... In a pair of home matches last weekend, the Cardinals swept Kent State (3-0) and were swept by Ohio (0-3) ... Kara Bates leads the Ball State attack and ranks third in the MAC with a 3.91 kills-per-set average, while Lisa Scott is second among BSU's starters at 2.49 ... Setters Jacqui Seidel and Jenna Spadafora have helped the BSU offense climb to first in the MAC with a .232 team hitting percentage ... Seidel set a majority of the first 19 matches, while Spadafora set both matches last weekend ... Catie Fredrich paces the BSU backcourt and ranks third in the league with a 4.83 digs-per-set average ... As a team, Ball State is limiting its opponents to a .197 hitting mark which ranks BSU's defense fifth in the MAC.
►SCOUTING THE FALCONS: Bowling Green enters the week as the league leader with a 13-7 (8-0 MAC) record ... The only remaining team undefeated in conference play, BGSU scored road wins at Eastern Michigan (3-2) and Central Michigan (3-2) last weekend ... Paige Penrod paces the Bowling Green attack and ranks second in the conference with a 4.03 kills-per-set average, while Danielle Tonyan is second at 3.25 ... Yorktown High School graduate Laura Avila has set the Falcons offense to a .211 hitting mark this season, which ranks sixth among the 12 MAC teams ... Ashley Dunn has a team-best 4.42 digs-per-set average, which ranks seventh in the MAC ... As a team, BGSU is holding opponents to a .189 attack percentage to rank fourth in the conference.
►SCOUTING THE REDHAWKS: Miami enters the week tied for 11th in the race to the MAC tournament with a 6-15 (1-7 MAC) record ... The RedHawks will host Toledo Friday, before Ball State travels to Oxford Saturday ... Last week, Miami fell at Central Michigan (1-3) before picking up its first MAC win of the season at Eastern Michigan (3-0) ... Meg Riley paces the RedHawks attack and ranks eighth in the MAC with a 3.40 kills-per-set average, while Madison Dodd is second on the squad at 1.92 ... Riley and Amy Kendall have combined to set the Miami offense to a .180 hitting mark this season, which ranks 11th in the league ... Madison Hardy anchors the RedHawks backcourt with a 4.55 digs-per-set average to rank sixth in the MAC ... As a team, the Miami defense has allowed opponents to connect for a .219 hitting mark which ranks 11th in the league.
►IN THE NCAA STAT RANKINGS: Ball State enters the weekend ranked 44th in the nation with a 13.89 team kills-per-set average, while its .232 hitting percentage is 72nd among the 330 NCAA Division I programs ... Individually, Jacqui Seidel ranks 31st in the nation with her 11.20 assists-per-set average, Lisa Scott is 53rd with her .359 hitting mark, Kara Bates is 64th with her 3.91 kills-per-set average and Catie Fredrich is 71st at 4.81 digs-per-set.
►DOMINATING THE MAC: Senior middle hitter Lisa Scott has found her grove in the Ball State lineup since the beginning of league play, racking up a MAC-leading .440 hitting percentage in BSU's eight conference matches ... Western Michigan's Ranney Richelle is second in MAC-only contests with a .364 hitting effort ... Scott, who hit .304 in BSU's 13 pre-conference matches, has hit .304-or-better in seven of BSU's eight league contests, including above .500 efforts in three of the last four matches.
►LEADING THE PACK: Senior outside hitter Kara Bates has led the Ball State attack in kills 16 times this season, including 13 of the last 15 matches ... She posted a career-high 24 kills at Northern Colorado (Sept. 8), while collecting 19 kills in four other matches ... A 2011 First Team All-MAC selection, Bates currently ranks third in the MAC with a 3.91 kills-per-set average ... Last season, Bates only averaged 2.95 kills per set over the first 21 matches of the season.
►FILLING IN: After playing the previous five matches on the left side for the injury depleted Ball State front line, freshman Jenna Spadafora move back to setter last weekend with junior Jacqui Seidel out of the lineup due to injury ... In her two matches running the BSU offense, Spadafora helped the Cardinals post a .221 team hitting mark and dished out 11.83 assists-per-set ... The effort helped the Cardinals climb to first in the MAC with a .232 team attack percentage for the season ... BSU also posted 14.00 kills per set in the two matches, improving upon its 13.89 average which ranks second in the conference.
►HELP IN THE BACK ROW: Freshman Kati Vasalakis made her first career start at libero last Saturday versus Ohio when junior Catie Fredrich was forced to miss the first match of her career due to injury ... Vasalakis finished the match with six digs and handed out a career-best three assists ... Over the last five matches, Vasalakis ranks third on the team with 35 digs, including a career-high 11 versus Eastern Michigan (Oct. 6) ... Her .942 (97-of-103) reception percentage over the last five matches ranks second among BSU's primary passers.
►DIGGING DEEP: With her 13 digs last week, Catie Fredrich remains eighth in program history with 1,165 career digs ... Fredrich is 40 digs shy of passing Megan Hammons (1998-2001) career total of 1,204 for seventh on BSU's all-time list ... Fredrich's 61 career matches with double-figure digs ranks sixth on BSU's career charts, while her 3.87 career digs-per-set average is fourth.
►LOOKING RIGHT: In her first two career starts on the right side for Ball State, redshirt freshman Hayley Benson blasted 18 total kills and hit .368 (18-4-38) last weekend ... In her first career start versus Kent State, Benson blasted a career-high 10 kills and hit .500 (10-1-18) ... She followed with eight kills and a .250 (8-3-20) hitting mark versus Ohio ... Over her first 10 career matches, Benson only recorded 17 kills on 69 swings.


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Dr. Ross Jutsum of State of the Heart Music Ministry, Sierra Madre, Calif., will present an interactive worship service at 2:30 p.m. today at Community of Christ Church, 1822 S. Manhattan St. The event is co-sponsored by Amarillo Worldwide Church of God.
Jutsum, a concert pianist, is a native of Queensland, Australia.
He has presented worship seminars and concerts in more than 500 cities in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Western Europe and Australia.
A catered barbecue meal will follow the service.
Pastor to lead talk
The Rev. Doug Sangster will lead a discussion on "How Does the Liturgy Work?" at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at All Saints Church, 2800 Paramount Blvd. The discussion is part of an ongoing study of traditional Episcopalianism.
Backpacking trip set
Ceta Canyon is sponsoring a backpacking trip for men to the Pecos Wilderness area in New Mexico.
The group will leave Ceta Canyon at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 and return by 6 p.m. Sept. 14. Steve Venable, Ceta's director of ministry, will be the leader.
The trip is open to all men age 18 and older. Registration is $125 per person. For more information, call (806) 488-2268 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Church to offer ministry
Paramount Terrace Christian Church will offer a 13-week GriefShare Ministry from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday beginning Sept. 9 at the church, 4000 Mays St., Room 250W. The ministry is for people who are grieving the loss of someone they love.
Contact Sandy Duncan at 353-6615 for information.
Clergy retreat offered
Baptist St. Anthony's Health System Spiritual Care Department will have an interdenominational Panhandle clergy retreat beginning at 5 p.m. Sept. 22 and concluding at 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at Ceta Canyon Retreat Center.
"Be Joyful in Hope" is the theme, according to Dr. Larry Payne, director of the Spiritual Care Department. Speakers include Dr. Max Brown, director of BSA Foundation; Dr. Sam Norman, director of Pro-Act Counseling Services; and the Rev. Joy Cox, Samaritan Counseling Center.
Cost is $85, which includes a double room, meals, registration and materials or $50 without overnight accommodations.
Contact the Spiritual Care Department at 212-5343 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com before Friday.
Classes to be offered
Bible Study Fellowship classes will begin Sept. 8 at three Amarillo churches. This year's study is "The History of Israel and the Minor Prophets."
St. Stephen United Methodist Church will have evening women's classes from 6:55 to 8:45 p.m. Mondays at the church, 4600 S. Western St.
San Jacinto Baptist Church will have evening men's classes from 6:55 to 8:45 p.m. at the church, 801 Tascosa Road.
Day women's classes will be from 9:10 to 11:10 a.m. Thursdays beginning Sept. 11 at Trinity Baptist Church, 1608 Wolflin Ave.
A preschool program for ages 2 to 6 will be available for the day class, and a school program for grades one to 12 is available for the evening classes. No childcare is available for the first day of classes.
Praise in the Park set
Westcliff Bible Church will have the third annual free Praise in the Park at 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at Sam Houston Park, Western Street and Line Avenue.
Contemporary Christian bands scheduled to perform include 1-2 Another Praise Band, Westcliff Bible Church; Unveiled, St. Stephen United Methodist Church; and Covenant of Joy Praise Band, Covenant of Joy Christian Church.
Bible study to begin
Covenant Presbyterian Church will have a study of the book of Ephesians from noon to 1 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m. beginning Wednesday at the church, 1400 Wolflin Ave. Call 376-5244.
Minister to be installed
The Rev. Joseph Andrajack will be installed as minister of Christ Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. Sunday at the church, 2400 N. Coulter St. The Rev. Steven Misch will preside, and the Rev. Brian Hesse will deliver the message.
Andrajack attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls and graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. A reception will follow the service.
Prayer gathering set
An areawide women's prayer gathering will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at Coulter Road Baptist Church, 4108 Coulter St. The theme for the event is "United in Prayer...United in Freedom."
Minister set to speak
The Rev. Robert Burns will be the guest speaker at 11 a.m. Sunday at Amarillo Bible Church, 1300 W. 15th Ave. Burns is a candidate for the pastorate at the church. His message will be "A Labor of Love."
Celebration planned
Pavillard Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate milestones in the life of its pastor, Dr. James Garten, and his wife Kathleen from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the church, 6500 Pavillard.
The milestones include Garten's 35 years in the ministry and the couple's 40th anniversary.
Guest speakers slated
The Rev. Jim Sims will be the guest speaker at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Unity Church on the High Plains, 2224 S. Taylor St.
In addition, Shelley Kaehr of Dallas will speak from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Kaehr is author of "Origins of Huna: Secret Behind the Secret Science."
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that was alot to read but.......i hope its better then Mario Kart Double Dash.i'm a big fan of the Mario Kart games
linkaget's been nearly five years since Nintendo unleashed Mario Kart Double Dash on the GameCube and, if you can believe it, roughly 16 years since the kart racing series first kicked off on the Super Nintendo. The popular series has, like the traditional Mario platformers, become a staple of all Nintendo's platforms. So, in that regard, the announcement of Mario Kart Wii is hardly surprising. However, the big question mark for fans has been what, if anything, is going to be done to advance the gameplay and how is the game is going to take advantage of the Wii. Nintendo recently had us over to their Bay Area offices to get a look at a work-in-progress version of the game that's looking like it will remain true to the spirit of the beloved series.
If you haven't been keeping up on Mario Kart Wii here's where we last left off: the game was announced at last year's E3 during Nintendo's press conference. News of a wheel peripheral and online support hit the right notes for fans, and supplemental info released in the ensuing months has revealed the addition of bikes to the mix. Our recent meeting with Nintendo reps gave us a good overview and some hands-on time with the promising game, promises to introduce some new features without messing with the existing formula too much.
Before we dive into the specifics we'll call out the game's controls--one of the things we've been most curious about since the game was announced. It appears that Mario Kart Wii is in the same "kitchen sink" category of control schemes that the upcoming Super Smash Brothers Brawl is. You'll be able to choose from a whopping five control schemes, one of which makes use of the included wheel peripheral. You'll be able to use the wheel (which holds the Wii Remote sideways), simply hold the Wii Remote sideways without the wheel, use the Remote in conjuction with the Nunchuk, plug in a GameCube controller, or, lastly, use a classic controller.
We tried both the wheel and GC controller during our demo and found the wheel to be fine, with a bit of adjustment, although we're pretty big fans of the GC controller given the hours we spent with Double Dash. For those curious about the wheel, it's really just a piece of white molded plastic that's made to hold the Remote. You'll find a clear window on the side of the wheel that goes over where the infrared output on the Remote is, so you can use it to point on menus, a button on the back of the wheel on the left side lets you hit the B button on the back of the Remote, and an oval hole on the right side across from the button lets you pop out the Remote by pushing up through it. While it's not strictly necessary, the wheel does have a nice feel to it, and it's more ergonomically pleasing than the wheel released with Ubisoft's racers in 2006.
As for the actual game, we'll drop some quick stats on you before going over its different modes. Mario Kart Wii features a total of 32 courses to race on, evenly divided between 16 brand new courses and 16 classic courses taken from previous Mario Kart games. You'll find a total of eight cups in the game, four initially selectable and four to unlock. We got to see four of the eight cups, two classic and two original. The two original cups were the mushroom and flower cups. The mushroom cup courses were Luigi Circuit, Moo Moo Meadows, Mushroom Gorge and Toad's Factory. The flower cup was made up of Mario Circuit, Coconut Mall, DK Summit, and Wario's Gold Mine. The two classic cup competitions, banana and shell, were comprised of tracks from previous games. Banana featured Sherbert Land from the Nintendo 64, Shy Guy Beach from the Game Boy Advance, Delfino Square from the DS, and Waluigi Stadium from the GameCube. Shell included Peach beach from the GameCube, Yoshi Falls from the DS, the dreaded Ghost Valley from the Super Nintendo, and Mario Raceway from the Nintendo 64.
Split-screen racing makes a welcome return.
You'll initially have a total of 12 characters to choose from, broken down into 3 different classes. The light class is made up of Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, and Baby Koopa. The medium class is made up of Mario, Luigi, Peach and Yoshi. The heavy class is made up of Wario, Donkey Kong, Waluigi and Bowser. As you progress you'll unlock more racers, courses, vehicles and, most importantly, support to use your Miis. Each racer will have three different vehicles to choose from in the kart and bike categories. Each vehicle will have an automatic or manual setting. Before anyone freaks out and thinks the game is going in some new realistic direction, don't. The setting refers to the game's powersliding controls. Automatic lets you automatically powerslide around corners while manual lets you do it yourself. The downside to automatic is that you won't be able to be daring and gain speed boosts while manual lets you tempt fate and charge up your boosts by drawing them out.
On Mario Kart Wii's main menu screen you'll find the same assortment of modes from the previous games along with some interesting online additions to the mix. There are four basic game modes with a slew of variations under each. The single player game obviously focuses on you participating in 50cc, 100cc, and 150cc races. The new wrinkle here is that you'll be required to use a kart in 50cc races, a bike in 100cc races, and be able to choose your own set of wheels for the 150cc races. You'll find the usual grand prix, time trial, vs., and battle variants for you to play online or offline. The multiplayer mode lets you play with up to four players in splitscreen offline. When you're online in the Nintendo-WiFi-Connection-powered multiplayer mode you'll be able to race with 11 other players for a total of 12 online. A nice feature of the online mode is the option to have 2 people play online from the same Wii for some proper team-based action.
The final gameplay-focused mode was the Mario Kart Channel, which is basically a hub for sharing information and testing your skills. You'll find leaderboards that let you check on how you stack up next to your friends, as well as ghost data from other players that you can download and compete against. You'll be able to check out worldwide player rankings for each course, along with those players' Mii designs and controller configuration preferences. Lastly you'll find a tournament option, which is essentially a challenge mode featuring various missions for you to complete and which will ultimately offer new downloadable challenges courtesy of the WiiConnect24 feature. Outside of the game modes you'll find a license settings option that lets you check out all manner of tracked stats on your performance. Besides the single-player game we got a peek at the battle mode options which included balloon battle and coin runner games.
Based on the time that we spent with Mario Kart Wii, the karts' handling feels familiar while the bikes are quite different and will take some getting used to. One interesting perk when using the Wii controllers is that audio cues can be heard coming out of the Wii Remote speaker, allowing you to dodge incoming shells and the like. In terms of actual gameplay, Mario Kart Wii loses the co-pilot system seen in Double Dash and adds some excitement. You'll be able to perform wheelies on your motorcycle and pick up a few new power-ups. During our matches we caught a glimpse of some of the new pick-ups, which included a giant mushroom, a pow block, and a lightning cloud.
We tried Yoshi for some of our races and got a handle on the game's comfortable control scheme. When using the wheel you'll use the 2 button for gas and use 1 for braking and reversing. Hitting up on the D pad lets you throw an item forward while pushing down throws it behind you. Hitting left of right will let your character hold on to the item to help you deal with incoming projectiles. We like the game's handling with the wheel, although we found ourselves overcompensating initially. When using a bike we could perform a wheelie by a quick upward motion on the wheel and get both tires back on the ground by motioning down. As we've mentioned, powersliding is back and works well as does drafting. New to the series is a trick system that you can check out using any ramp in the game. When you're airborne, if you quickly make an upward motion your racer will do something acrobatic and yield a speed boost when you land.
They make bikes strong over there...
The classic courses that we raced on felt right and looked sharp, especially those that were originally designed for handheld systems. The new courses were a bit more adventurous and featured some wicked challenges. For example, the Coconut Mall course is set in a shopping mall and features a down elevator you can get hung up on if you're not careful which will cost you precious lap time. Wario's Gold Mine features a devilishly fast run down a length of mine cart track that is guaranteed to cause you to fly off the side of it at least once. And DK Summit is a snow-covered run through Donkey Kong's hood with snow traps and half-pipes to negotiate.
Mario Kart Wii's visuals have a typically cartoony look about them with characters and tracks that don't appear to work the Wii hardware too hard. As a result, everything has a very polished and clean look to it with only a few noticeable jaggies here and there. It's nice to see the facelift given to the classic levels, although the brand new levels really promise to take the gameplay to a new level.
The audio in Mario kart Wii seems to be taking the same approach as its visuals, and offers up the usual array of voice samples, sound effects, and music tracks. We heard the familiar cries from the usual suspects, with some new baby variations for the newcomers. The music tracks balance new content and nostalgia to match the in game split of classic and original tracks. Our first impressions of some of the new tracks are that there isn't anything too catchy in the mix but we'll withhold judgment until we spend more time with the game.
So far Mario Kart Wii looks like it's got all its bases covered and then some. The overall racing experience has the solid gameplay that has given the series its longevity. The addition of bikes and new racers helps freshen things up some. The online features are welcome additions that should ensure the game remains in heavy rotation in people's Wiis for a good long while. All told we were pleased by what we saw of Mario Kart Wii. We're anxious to spend some quality time with the various game modes and online features to see how they all pan out. Look for more on the game in the coming months. Mario Kart Wii is slated to ship later this year.
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that was alot to read but.......i hope its better then Mario Kart Double Dash.i'm a big fan of the Mario Kart games
was there a need to put the same thread up twice but just a diffeent source?
but nice find(s)
waaay too freaking long. i've got no time to read all that. not without the inclusion of pretty pictures at least, I'm totally A.D.H.D
yes there was. it gives us things from different perspective.Originally Posted by Barbz911
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ya it be better if everyone just kept this in one big thread cause many people are finding new info. Honestly after reading this i am more anxious for this game then brawl go Mario Kart Wii hopefully EBgames gets a demo of something. (P.S. good find)
This game keeps looking more and more promising. I think allowing mii's to race will be funny considering some of the celebrity mii's I've already come across.
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The Red Hawks capped off an undefeated 26-0 season with a convincing 3-0 victory over defending Division III champion Joseph Case while rolling to their third state title.
En route to the its undefeated season, Frontier another of Saturday's other final participants -- Division I champion Barnstable -- in addition to impressive wins over last year's Division I champion New Bedford.
"To play the schedule that we played, and to come out undefeated, and to win the two tournaments that we were in was pretty special," Frontier head coach Sean MacDonald said. "I don't know how the rest of the day is going to go, but we just beat the Division Three state champs, if Medfield wins, we beat them in their tournament and if Barnstable wins, we beat them in Barnstable."
The Red Hawks rolled by scores of 25-15, 25-12 and 25-11 to beat the Cardinals (23-2), who had beaten Frontier in last year's state semifinal.
"They're much, much better than they even were last year," Case head coach Denise Levesque said. "I would say they're probably one of the best teams in the state."
Frontier thrived with its dynamic outside hitter Cassidy Stankowski. The sophomore put down 17 kills with the aide of steady play from setters Katy and Tori Daniels, who combined for 35 assists. Katy Daniels led the Red Hawks with 18 kills.
"We're really good friends off the court," Katy Daniels said of her chemistry with Stankowski. "It's terrific."
The Daniels sisters transferred into Frontier from South Hadley last year, adding a dynamic duo to the Red Hawks' mix.
As to whether Frontier was truly the state's best team, MacDonald was noncommittal, but also wasn't about to look past his team's accomplishment.
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How to Be a Good Husband During "Ladytimes"
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Nothing is manlier than being a good husband.
Agree with Dee - it's not like it catches you by surprise.
You could try this approach:
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up and down the aisles...
the salesgirl notices him and asks him if she can help him. He answers
that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife. She directs him
down the correct aisle. A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of
cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter.
She says, confused, "Sir, I thought you were looking for tampons for
your wife?".
He answers, "You see, it's like this. Yesterday, I sent my wife to
the store to get me a carton of cigarettes and she came home with a
tin of tobacco and some rolling paper. So, I figure that if I have to
roll my own, SO DOES SHE!"
Hahaha! Panel 1 FTW! Misty is so badass!
Scott, you're a good man. A brave man. Woman salute.
It has been said that women suffer great pain during birth, yet a year or so later and they are willing to do it again. Kick a man in the balls and offer to do the same a year or so later? I think you know the answer.
Findo: it was on Cracked.com, that's why.
This is my all time favorite comic of any flavor including Calvin and Hobbes, The Far Side and Bloom County. In my house we say "Aunt Flo" (Flow) is visiting.
The first panel needs to be a T-shirt. NOW.
Um, just so you know, feminine products are NOT good for dressing wounds, gunshot or otherwise. They are designed to suck up as much blood as possible -- kinda like a Dyson-designed leech. That's not what you want on your wound; you want something to control the bleeding and allow the blood to clot.
Sorry for ruining it.
But, "That's your answer for everything" is priceless.
If she knows exactly when she'll start, lots of sex the day before can prevent cramps.
the brand name seems to be "constant ****", not sure of the second smaller word, though i'm sure its a pun. someone care to fill us in?
Fun fact: it feels like appendicitis.
Women, don't ever make that mistake.
I feel like the strictly organized calendar approach to birth control pills was designed so boyfriends and husbands would know what was going on down there. Little do they know that the mood swing can strike a couple of days before...it is subtle indeed. Your only hope is to go back in time to fix your mistakes...or resort to trauma-induced amnesia or something. it's not like we'd notice any extra blood loss.


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Bring your family and relax in this immaculate 2700 sq ft home.
This home features 3-4 bedrooms with 3 full baths. Sleep in the sprawling master bedroom with huge closets and it's own private bath. Enjoy your morning in the spectacular view room or step out onto the spacious deck and watch the sun come up. Downstairs have some fun in the game room which features a full size pool table. There's plenty of room for the whole family to relax in the large dining and living room area. Take a short walk to the pristine Knollwood beach and have some fun in the sun!
Our family of 10 stayed in this beautiful house during the 90+ temperature heatwave 7/13-7/20. The AC held up beautifully and when we had a problem in master bedroom, Lauren solved it immediately. The house is very comfortable for a large family and very well located for easy trips to Essex, Mystic, and New London which we enjoyed.
The view from the upstairs deck is wonderful and walk to the local beach was easy for the younger members of the family. Good restaurants in Old Saybrook and other towns within easy driving distance. We certainly highly recommend this rental and its lovely, helpful owner.
The property was perfect for our stay. We were bringing both Grandfathers to see their grandson so we felt a house was the way to go. The house has 4 bedrooms, two done stairs with a full bath. Perfect for the grandfathers. It is about 15-20 minutes to the Academy. The house is only a few miles of the 95 so it was easy traveling. I found stop n shop grocery store online and ordered some essentials until I had time to shop. Waking up to having groceries delivered was amazing. The house is very tastefully decorated. The pool table was a huge hit. Less money than a hotel for 6 people and so much more comfortable. It made my weekend having a kitchen to cook my son some of the foods he misses from home. If we go back next year for parents weekend we will definetly rent this house again. The owners are very easy to deal with and very concerned that you have a pleasant stay.
It was like a breath of fresh air when we walked into the immaculately clean and spacious home. My family traveled across country and was instantly able to relax in a comfortable environment. The four young couples and their toddlers had no complaints.
The house looked exactly as pictured so there were no surprises.
Everyone loved being able to walk to and along the beach. A quick trip into town is easy (with a car) to pick up food and supplies.
It was really the most pleasant experience we could have asked for and we would love to return someday. Thanks for the hospitality, Lauren and Tony!
We enjoyed every single moment from the time we stepped through the door to the time we left. This very well appointed, meticulously clean and newly upgraded home was better than we had imagined. Plenty of space, master bedroom is just that with an on suite and the second sitting area upstairs is a bonus. It is just minutes to the beach which we enjoyed every day and later relaxed on the upper deck which I would highly recommend. The views are stunning and the first night we were even greeted with a fireworks display.
The owners respond immediately to any questions but are not intrusive of your time or space. A nice touch is that the owner leaves you a handbook of all the attractions, good eats and shopping nearby so for rainy days your time won't be wasted.
This home can easily accommodate a private cooking session for three or a lavish party for 12 even though the kitchen was a little smaller than anticipated.
The cable is basic but still plently of channels and suprisingly the WiFI was very good. I would definitely recommend this spot to a friend and consider coming back again.
Our family of 8 stayed during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Lauren was extremely accommodating and eager to make our stay comfortable and pleasant. The owners had recently purchased the home and accomplished their renovations in record time in order to accommodate our stay. The view was fantastic. The home was very large, clean and comfortable. I would stay again and would recommend to anyone looking for a home to rent at the shore.
Enjoy a day of golf at Fenwick Golf Course just minutes away.Shop at the Outlets in Westbrook or Clinton. Take a ride on the Steam Train in Essex or a take a dinner cruise on the Connecticut River.Visit the Aquarium at Mystic. There are bike and kayak rental shops nearby. Visit Waters Edge for dinner, dancing and live entertainment 5 miles away. Have Fun and Enjoy your Stay!
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When my family's first teenage driver hit the road, we handed her the keys and a couple of rules. Drive safely. Check the oil. Don't let anyone else drive your car.
Ashley didn't drive safely. She didn't check the oil. She let someone else drive her car. After a $1500 new engine, a moving violation, two fender-benders and a crash that tossed her compact car upside-down into a ditch, we learned our lesson.
She has since mended her ways, but when her younger stepbrother got his full license a few months ago, there was a new set of rules.
No driving after a certain time. No using a cell phone while driving. No driving with friends in the car. No driving more than a certain number of miles from home. Other than a speeding ticket on his way to school, he's done fine. Some rules have relaxed and some remain in place.
We were aware of the issues teen drivers face, from driving under the influence to driving while distracted, but add drowsiness to the list.
Amy Koestner, Trauma Program Manager for Borgess Medical Center says that she has seen drowsiness lead to as many fatal car crashes involving young people as alcohol. So while you are confident that your new driver won't drink and drive, are you sure he won't drive tired?
"Kids don't always appreciate drowsiness as a danger factor," Koestner said. "They think they can slam an energy drink and be just fine to drive home from South Haven for 45 minutes when they shouldn't."
Koestner, who has worked in trauma since 1995 and previously was a flight nurse, has seen a lot of crashes involving young people.
"I do try to push people to call them 'crashes' rather than 'accidents,'" she said, "because almost all of them were because of factors that were under the driver's control -- distraction, seat belts, speed."
Koestner is a big fan of Michigan's three-level graduated licensing. The system builds in parental control and lots of practice, but after both levels of drivers' education and the right amount of supervised driving, parents sign the release for a level three license. And finally, watch their teens drive off -- alone.
At that point, parents struggle with how much freedom to give a new driver. Koestner said that her family's limitations were fairly stringent when their son Kyle began driving.
"We were very strict enforcing the number of passengers he could have in the car when he was driving," she said. "It was one at first and that was only when someone needed a ride home from a practice. We always looked at the event and the times of day before letting him drive."
Koestner thinks that the quality of instruction during the supervised portion of the licensing process is one of the most valuable tools parents can arm teenagers with.
"I let my son drive all the time [with us], almost everywhere, in all kinds of weather," Koestner said. "In the rain, in the snow, on long trips across the state to visit relatives. And while he drove and got used to all kinds of road conditions, I asked him questions about his driving choices and pointed out things other drivers were doing."
The diligence paid off.
"He's 20 years old now," she said. "And he's a very good driver."