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|2012-05-29, 18:25
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According to the Vol. 0 of "Space Battleship Yamato Logbook" (the relaunch of the old "Yamato Fan Club" magazine), here are the Gamilas numbers for 0 through 10 (these were also discussed on the third episode of internet radio show, YRA Radio Yamato):
0:ゼオ (Zeo)、1:アル (Aru)、2:ベオ (Beo)、3:ネル (Neru)、4:ジー (Jii)、5:ガル (Garu)、6:ギグ (Gigu)、7:ゼク (Zeku)、8:パク (Baku)、9:ピア (Bea)、10:ケス (Kesu).
|2012-05-29, 21:03
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If they maintained the Gamilas-Japanese languages for the whole show (which I doubt they will), those potental future meeting between Dessler and Kodai will be really weird.
Though I wonder...there is one rather famous speech Kodai gives near the end (Victoy Tastes like Ashes speech) and then their is Dessler's epiphany much later on. I wonder how the character personality changes as well as how the Japanese have changed since the 1970s will effect those scenes. I know both were altered for Star Blazers (especially the "Victory Tastes like Ashes" speech, since it was pretty much dropped entirely) but Desslok's epiphany, while a little different, still comes off rather well.
The back cover art is rather nice on the BD. Gamilus fleet engaging Yamato.
Also the BD comes with something that looks like a coupon or special offer from Emotion Family Club. No idea what it is, or what it is for. Anyone else get that and know what it is?
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|2012-05-29, 22:54
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|2012-05-30, 00:01
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That might only be for the benefit of he trailer, since it seemed that most of the dialogue in it was overlapped, and not in the context of the actual sequences. But, I guess we'll find out for sure in late June/early July (or unless any actual clips are posted beforehand).
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|2012-05-30, 05:30
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Most of their dialog is in Japanese. They're not actually speaking Japanese though, it's just for the convenience of the viewer.
They leave some of the background dialog in Gamilian, and occasionally they'll sprinkle some into the Japanese dialog, too.
We've elected to leave those words transliterated and italicized in the dialog, as their meaning tends to be explained inline.
For anything with Japanese subtitles on it we'll translate it inside < >.
|2012-05-30, 14:59
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Thanks for the heads up and explanation, Sam!
Also, I had a question about the translations: I noticed that there were several nautical allusions, such as "Set Sail", etc., but at the same time when the crew interacts, "Hai" just becomes, "Yes" or "Yes, Sir", and not "Aye, aye" or "Aye, Sir". I was curious, as a fellow subtitle scripter, if this was even considered?
I beg your forgiveness, but I noticed three minor gaffes in the first two episodes (only because I'm a hardcore Yamato freak, and this is just my inner nerd going into overdrive, so my apologies): When referencing "Amaterasu" and "Uzume", they are rendered as if they are ship designations, but they are actually codenames. The Iscandarian ship already had a proper name, 「シェヘラザード」(Sheherazaado), and "Uzume" is the codename for the Martian Recovery Team for the Wave Motion Core (Kodai and Shima).
When we first see Shultz (I just can't bare to render his name as "Schultz", because I start thinking of the character in "Hogan's Heroes" — LOL!), he orders the preparation of the "Planet Bombs", but they launch the "Interplanetary Ballistic Missile" instead, which I thought was odd. So, I went back and checked the Japanese subs for the Gamilian translation, and he did say, "Interplanetary Ballistic Missile", not "Planet Bombs"「遊星爆弾」(Yusei Bakudan). This may have caused confusion with the Japanese for "Interplanetary Ballistic Missile", which is 「惑星間弾道弾」, where this mistake must have originated (although, in the rest of the episode, the subtitles renders it properly as "Interplanetary Ballistic Missile").
And... Well, I seem to have forgotten the third — Geritol, please! —so without looking over the two episodes again, I'll just bring up the topic of the Crew Rankings. When Okita is looking at the Top Secret Manifest for the Yamato Plan, Kodai and Shima are designated as "Third Lieutenant", which was extrapolated from 「三尉」(Sanjo), which should be an "Ensign", based on the rankings of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces. Meanwhile, Shiro Sanada is ranked as "Major", from 「三佐」(Sansa), which is indeed "Major" in the Ground Self-Defense Forces (which is the equivelent Branch the character comes from in the 2199's military system). But, when he boards the Yamato, should he now become "Lieutenant Commander", which is the same "Sansa" ranking in the Maritime Self-Defense Forces, since he is now in the Cosmo Navy?
Inquiring Yamato nerds want to know!
Above and beyond these nitpicks, I want to say that I am grateful for the hard work you guys are doing and thankful that this release even includes such literate English Subtitles. Keep up the excellent work —I'm a fan!
|2012-05-30, 21:08
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|2012-05-30, 21:13
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Sam, thanks for taking the time to answer all of my questions — I really appreciate your patience — cheers and keep up the fantastic work!
As far as Production I.G's mistake on the Ensign/Third Lieutenant issue, you might want to show them this official I.D. Card. A thousand of which were given out to attendees of the February event at the Yomiuri Hall:
|2012-05-30, 22:25
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As mentioned, sci-fi fans are a lot pickier than they were 40 years ago. As long as the producers are consistant on the ranks things should be fine, even with the English speaker's protesting specifics on ranks (much like I was earlier in the thread when we had even less information).
The Third Lieutenant thing makes me sigh and shake my head only because there is no rank named that in any current force in the world. The Japanese yet have 「三尉」, but they split their ranks into basically two types each with three ranks. The junior officers grades 「尉」, and the senior officers grades 「佐」, with the flag officer ranks above and Warrent Officer below. These would match the US Navy designations of (Warrent Officer) - (Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, and Lieutenant) - (Lieutenant Commander, Commander, and Captain) - (Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, and Admiral)
For Air and Ground Forces these would be (Warrent Officer) - (Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, and Captain) - (Major, Lieutenant Colonel, and Colonel) - (Major General, Lieutenant General, and General).
They also have seven enlisted ranks, but those don't seem to come into play much (much like in Star Trek, the enlisted ranks were generally unimportant unless they were a Chief Petty Officer. Eventhe "Red Shirt" were usually ensigns).
(There is also "Midshipmen" which are basically cadets still in academy. I don't know if the Japanese still use that term for students at the National Defense Academy of Japan)
Now it is entirely possible that the rank system could have changed in nearly 200 years. But since the current rank system is at least that old, or older (Royal Navy old) somehow I doubt it. Though it might be different simply because it is a space navy and not an ocean navy. It is still a Navy. Even says so on their patches.
(I may have a more indepth review of the episodes Sunday or later...after I get that BD player.)
|2012-05-31, 12:06
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From Oricon via MyAnimeList:
Think that would qualify as a success for a limited release film that hasn't really been on TV yet?
Also do you think such numbers will qualify it for a sequel?
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|2012-05-31, 14:12
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Personally, I'm more of a fan of the original 1974 series, above all others, because when I became a fan, the second feature film and television series did not exist yet. So, I'm as excited as the folks working on this series are — I've many times day dreamt of remaking the first series, both as live action, and animated versions, and going by the original 39-episode plan. I even pondered redoing the animation for the first series, but going by the original audio tracks and storyboards. So, when this project was greenlit, I couldn't have been more happy, especially considering everyone working on YAMATO: 2199, and then upon seeing the first two episodes... I could care less if they take the profits from this and make YAMATO: RESURRECTION PART 2, I'm good with 2199. And if we do get a "Yamato: 2201", that's okay, too.
|2012-05-31, 14:59
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Where as I came in later due to age. I started on Star Blazers when it was being shown locally on weekday mornings (either channel 36 or 40...I don't recall which. I don't recall hearing of channel 2 ever playing it in the morning). I have the feeling I was below the age of even the distributor's target audiance since I was probably around three or four. I don't recall were in the series I started.
I have a higher memory of the second season than the first, though still have memories of at least some of these episodes including the first one. A few I don't remember, either due to age, or perhaps they were not shown. I've seen them all since then.
|2012-05-31, 15:31
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Well, I was in grammar school when YAMATO first launched in 1974, but I have extremely good recall of life-impacting epiphanies and events — seeing the four original Bandai model kits (with wind-up motors) in 1975 at a local Japanese shop, here in San Francisco, was one of them. A fellow classmate, who just moved here from Japan, couldn't help but tease me, "Don't you know this? It's SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO! I saw it, and you didn't!" LOL! Shigeru Komatsuzaki's artwork on the boxes screamed at me, I became obsessed... and a couple of years later, I was knees deep in the Yamato Boom! The first version I got to see was the first English-dubbed movie, "Space Cruiser Yamato", being screened in "Japanese Animation Room" at WesterCon, run by the C/FO in early 1979. So, Imagine my shock and surprise when our local station ran the first preview for STAR BLAZERS that September, and I started shouting, "It's YAMATO! It's YAMATO! It's YAMATO!" — LOL! — I never dreamt that the series would be localized and syndicated (and localized pretty faithfully, too).
(Interestingly, earlier that year, our local Japanese-American station ran CAPTAIN HARLOCK with English Subtitles. And I hoped that they would grab YAMATO, too.)
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Did you know that one of the most important holidays is approaching? C'mon, I know all of you haven't forgotten Mother's Day! It's the only day of the year that is dedicated entirely to one of the most important women in our lives, the woman who embarrasses us to death at some point and who may drive us crazy, but we can't help but to love her. She deserves to be treated like a queen every day, but you should really treat her well on Mother's Day!
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I heard an Australian speaker Winston Marsh tell a group of insurance agents many years ago to 'be a better marketer of what you do, than a doer of what you do.' He went on to explain that you can be the best in your business best agent, best accountant, best travel broker, but if no one knows about you what good is it.
I heard it at the right time when I was starting a business and took his message to heart. It was business changing because of the success that followed,
While I don't subscribe to being a better marketer than practitioner of your chosen profession, there is no doubt that in this land of small businesses, most could be more successful by simply being better at promoting their businesses.
Here are seven suggestions.
1. Keep a database and communicate, communicate, communicate
My number one philosophy is to never let anyone go. By that I mean any of your clients or prospects. With all the work you do to create great customer service, marketing, advertising (if any) why waste the money and time and not keep a database to bring business back or keep the lines of communication open until they are ready to return or refer? A database can be your number one business asset well next to your hands and elbows of course.
Communicate via email newsletters or have an online blog that will resonate with your customer's problems. If you have a database, you CAN event market.
2. Event market
If it fits with your business, don't let special gift giving occasions (of you or your services) go past without using them to bring in new business. Make beautiful gift vouchers and promote them like crazy for Mother's Day, Secretary Day, Father's Day, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Christmas, thank you's....
3. Create everyday referrers
A very clever strategy used by Kate Bailey a massage therapist when she moved to Katikati and rented space at the Katikati medical centre was to offer all the nurses and medical staff a free massage, then keeping the connection with staff discounts. It was a great investment simply of her time to create believers in what she does as well as enthusiastic referrers.
4. Market to potential natural referrers
As in point three, look first to see if you can get more referrers from business to business points. Kate would go to the local general medicine community in her area. If you are a mortgage broker and your town has four real estate offices and you only are getting referrals from one go visit the other three offices. Bring in morning tea when they have a meeting and ask for five minutes to speak. When you do it shouldn't be about you (they won't care) focus on how you can help them make more sales. This they'll listen to with interest. It's the same for the trades. Look for other synergetic local businesses too.
5. Forget social media for the most part
With your limited time, energy and marketing money the area that will provide the absolute worst return on investment for you (in terms of revenue generation) is Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for the most part. Conversations do not equal dollars. LinkedIn is great for putting your professional profile up (like a CV) and connecting with other business people.
6. Ask for referrals
When you're working with a client, don't neglect to ask if they have any friends, colleagues or relatives that would benefit from working with you. Then give them a voucher to give to them or ask for their contact details. Make the word of mouth concrete.
7. Set the next appointment before they walk out the door
They might be worried they'll have to change times, but let them know it's okay, you're flexible. Even if it's for a simple check-up in six months' time. t's better to have that commitment, don't you think?
In closing, may I just shorten those fifteen words to eight in hope it will help change your business?
Be a better marketer of what you do.


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Play-By-Playmate: The Highs and Lows
Things got wild this weekend where sports were concerned. But fear not; Jaime's got all your highs and lows.
I know I've said this a lot lately, but this sports stuff is nonstop. Each week outdoes the last. It's a rollercoaster of emotion. One minute I'm flying high on a win from one of my favorite teams and the next I'm down in the dumps with a loss from another. All these highs and lows could drive a good girl to do bad things (that would presuppose that I am a good girl, which I'm not). But I guess that's just the way it is. It's a love/hate relationship when it comes to sports. Highs and lows are just the way she goes.
The Highs
The Baltimore Orioles - I don't think anyone saw this coming. The 19-9 Orioles have the best record in the majors and are the biggest surprise of the season. They just completed a sweep of the Red Sox and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. I'd say that's pretty good for a team that was a preseason afterthought in the highly competitive AL East, but this week will tell the tale. They've got the 19-10 Rays and 18-10 Rangers coming to town and then two games against the Yankees. If they come out with a winning record, we might be in for an even more interesting division race than we thought.
L.A. Kings - A few posts ago I warned against putting too much stock in the standings, especially in hockey, and I think the eighth-seeded Kings prove it. They're heading to the conference finals after playing just nine games and are clearly the team to beat in the West. They ousted the top-seeded Canucks in five, the division-winning Blues in four and have one of the hottest goalies around right now. Jonathan Quick is an animal. He's got a "Do Not Enter" sign hanging in his net.
Mayweather/Cotto Fight - I've been following this thing pretty religiously on HBO's 24/7 and it's turned me into a huge Cotto fan. Forget Mayweather and his swag, I'm a Cotto girl. That said, I knew Saturday's fight was gonna be a long one and that the only way Cotto would beat the then 42-0 Mayweather would be to knock him out. Well, it didn't happen but fans were not disappointed. The fight went the full 12 rounds, with Mayweather winning by decision. I think what impressed me the most (other than Cotto himself) was the usually pompous Mayweather giving him props after the fight, saying he "came to fight, not just to survive."
The Lows
The Not-So-New York Yankees - The Bombers got some pretty tragic news this week when Mariano Rivera went down with an ACL tear while shagging fly balls before a game. But it's not just bad news for the Yankees, it's bad news for baseball. I'm no Yankees fan, but you gotta love and respect Rivera. He's the all-time saves leader and a real gamer who has been part of the game forever. I'm not saying his career is over (he's not saying that either), but ACL tears are tough to come back from even as a young guy. The Sandman is 42 and not getting any younger.
Albert Pujols - If you had told me two months ago that at any time this season there would be more no-hitters thrown than Albert Pujols home runs, I would have laughed at you. I think everyone would have. Yet here we are, over a month into the season. Number of no-nos: two. Number of Pujols HRs: one. He hit his first last night and his average has dipped below .200. There should be a rule for players like this. You should have to have at least one average point for every million you're making, and Albert is making 240 of them over the next 10 years, so he's got some work to do.
The Mayweather Entourage – As awesome as the fight was, there was one glaring problem with it: the Mayweather entourage that included Triple H, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne and…Justin Bieber. JUSTIN BIEBER! He's not even allowed to do anything in Vegas! I couldn't "beliebe" it!
And just so we end on a high note… If you know me, you know I love me a few adult beverages now and then. You may also know that I love the Kentucky Derby. And adult beverages combined with the Derby usually lead to my making uninformed bets on horses. Well, this year would have been right up my alley! Whether it was the betting window or the bar, I would have been saying the same thing: "I'll have another."


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Release date: 10/1/05
EARTH 2160 is the official sequel of the award winning, very popular and top selling EARTH series and continues the brand of Earth 2140 and Earth 2150. Only a few thousand humans managed to escape from the Earth before its collapse in 2150 A.D. They spent the next few years on the terra forming of the red planet, developing new technologies and building up new civilisations. Somehow each of the three fractions "Eurasian Dynasty", "United Civilised States" and "Lunar Corporation" did this independently and separately from each other - but in the year 2160 something strange happens in this new world. If ED, UCS and LC join forces or continue their old war against each other - is possibly now, up to the player. Beside the usual venues in the solar system, there are some strange looking locations: planets with moving and reflecting liquid surfaces. And beside the standard RTS - resources acquisition, base building and destruction of enemy bases, the year 2160 will have some adventure inspired tasks for the players.
All character parties have the possibility of developing new technologies. Work on technology is done in research centres on the planet surfaces. Each species can develop as many technologies at one time as they have technology centres.
A whole new dimension will be added to the game by using virtual agents. Agents are freelancers available for hire who help a player during the game. Each agent has different abilities (they can help with research, unit commands, increasing mining efficiency, spying out enemies, stealing technology etc.) Agents can be hired and fired during the game. Hiring agents is done during an auction where different players can make their bids for the agent. This creates an opportunity to economically defeat an opponent by raising the price of the agent he wants to hire. Each agent remembers his old contracts with the player. The History of old contracts has a strong influence on the price of the agent. A player has to take care of his hired agents otherwise they may not want to work for him in the future. Agents also have relationships between each other. They can like, dislike, love or hate other agents. Those relationships also have influence on the price of a contract with an agent. For example: it is possible that an agent will work for a player for a really small amount of money because an opponent has hired the agent he hates the most. Not all agents are available all the time. If an agent is under contract to one player, he or she will not be available for the others.


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I have Eli, Carson, and Russell Wilson.
Who do you guys think i should start???
Eli against the packers
Carson against the Bengals
Wilson against KC
thoughts? suggestions?
I have Eli, Carson, and Russell Wilson.
Who do you guys think i should start???
Eli against the packers
Carson against the Bengals
Wilson against KC
thoughts? suggestions?
I'd go Carson, he's been the most reliable.
Carson didnt do so hot last week against a faulty NO defense. I'm worried because the Bengals made Eli look like a child out there.
I have some sort of feeling that our boy Eli is gonna have a come back game agaisnt the packers.... how is their pass defense?
i remember Nicks abusing woodson during the playoffs lol
Carson still managed 18 fantasy points - more than Eli's scored in his last three games. He tends to throw at least 300 yds and 2 TDs per game. Take off 4-6 points for his mandatory interceptions and he still provides good value.
I get where you're coming from, though.
At any stretch, I'd avoid playing Wilson on the road. He hasn't been too good.
As for Eli, I also have him in a league, and yeah, I'm also getting that feeling, but I just can't afford be burned by him again. I need one more win to clinch a playoff spot and I just lost Gronk... I've been winning in spite of Eli's single-digit performances but if he bums it again this week I'm probably done.
Last edited by Flip Empty; 11-20-2012 at 06:38 PM.
It's either Carson or Eli. I really like Eli. Plus, him being on SNF, you probably know the margin you need covered and it makes the game that much more intense. Keeps your opponent on their heels, too.
I'm in a pickle as well.... I got Stafford going against Houston and Dalton going against Oakland.... Think I might go with Dalton but Detroit always does well on thanksgiving....
My QBs are RG3 @Dallas or Phil Rivers vs Baltimore. Jeez, that's a tough one
I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite team in the NFL.
Looks like this one is going to be an on the spot decision for me.... i'm leaning towards Carson lol. how is the Packers D against the pass?
Packers D is around mid-table against the pass, they give up an average of 15 points to QBs every week.
I have Fitzpatrick as my #2. He has a good match-up vs the Colts but I just can't trust someone like him.
This will probably be a last minute decision for me as well.
Pick up Kaepernick? Starter, scrambler, cannon arm, Saints defense...


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Apartment up to 8 people in Venice
Size130 m²
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- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Pets allowed
- Air conditioning
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Baby cot
Accommodation summary
|San Polo, 30125 Venezia, Italy
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This apartment is perfect for big families up to 8 people. It consists of 3 double bedrooms, a spacious living room with double sofa bed, 2 kitchens and 4 bathrooms. There's air conditioning and satellite TV.
There is air conditioning and the windows overlook Salizada Rialto, which is an area with plenty of shops and small restaurants. Not far from here, there is the characteristic Fish Market.
The apartment is located in a very central position, in the San Polo district, few steps from Rialto Bridge.
It's easy to reach the apartment from the Airport with Alilaguna line, as well as from the Railway Station or from Piazzale Roma (Venice Bus Terminal) with waterbus line 1 to Rialto Mercato stop.
House rulesIncluded in the price: final cleaning, water, light, gas, sheets and towels.
Not included in the price the Tourist Tax of (2 Euro per person per night - max 5 nights) that you will have to pay cash at your arrival.
In the event of late arrival, you will be charged a supplementary fee depending on the time: 30 Euros after 06:00 PM to 11:00 PM, 50 Euros after 11:00 PM. The supplementary fee must be paid cash at arrival.
|Weekly rate for up to 6 guests
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Reviews of this property
Perfect location, owner kind and punctual. House comfortable and clean. We could not have chosen better.
Posizione perfetta, proprietario gentile e puntuale. Casa comodissima e pulita. Non potevamo scegliere meglio.
Perfect for our needs. We were a family of seven aged 17-92! Supermarket, huge food market, butiques, cafes, restaurants at the door step, the Rialto Bridge within five minutes walk. We rented the place through Wimdu - perfect service all the way through. We were given instructions on how to get from the airport to the flat (takes about one hour). We were asked to phone on arrival at the airport and we were met by the host at the pier of Rialto Mercado and taken to the flat by foot - only around 80 meters. Very friendly and hospitable host. We were given maps of the city, suggestions for places to eat and shop and tips about the best ways to get around by public transport. The flat met all our needs - it is very spatious and clean - four bath rooms and equipped with the basics of what you need. We made our own breakfasts and cooked three good dinners. The kitchen has two hotplates but no oven. In additions to the kitchen in the living room two of the other rooms have a fridge, pantry and hotplates.Two rooms have proper comfortable double king size beds with onsuite bathrooms and one room has a double sofabed that can be uncomfortable if occupied by two persons as you tend to roll into the middle - an onsuite bathroom. The living room also has a double sofa bed with a thin mattress (probably not too comfortable if occupied by two persons - but for one young person is was acceptable) with an adjacent bathroom. There is an extra folding bed in the flat. We highly recommend this place.
Beautiful apartment, clean, lots of small shops, cafe and restaurants, central location, there are tips from the owner
Schöne Wohnung, sauber, viele kleine Läden, Café und Restaurants, zentral gelegen, Tipps gibt es vom Vermieter
We were very comfortable. Apartment well located. Just had breakfast and we take a coffee hacks largest and microwave (which is good to all)
Estuvimos muy a gusto. Apartamento bien situado. Solo desayunabamos y hechamos en falta una cafetera más grande y un microondas (que viene bien para todo)
Wir hatten einen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt in Venedig. Auch Dank der tollen Wohnung, welche - nähe Rialto - perfekt gelegen ist für alle Ausflüge. Wir hatten einen netten Kontakt mit dem Eigentümer und wurden pünktlich beim Bootssteg abgeholt und zur Wohnung begleitet. Die Wohnung ist sehr gross und sauber und ist sehr zu empfehlen!
Excelente. Buena ubicación, apartamento amplio con 4 baños completos, en buen estado y limpio. Hay menaje de cocina (cubiertos, ollas, cafeteras, tostadora..), de hecho, hay una cocina principal y 2 pequeñas cocinas en 2 de las habitaciones. Muy buena relación calidad-precio. Carlo, el anfitrión, habla español y nos recibió muy atentamente. Totalmente recomendable.
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We were very happy with Carlos appartment, it is perfectly situated for visitors of the Biennale! perfrct location. The flat is clean and nice, all facilities included. Carlos is a friendly and easy host, his friend Enrico as well! I can recommend this flat to all visitors with or without kids.
It was a very nice apartment in the middle of Venedig.Wir were like there.
Es war eine sehr schöne Wohnung mitten in Venedig.Wir waren gern dort.
Good location, clean apartment, advisable
Gute Lage, sauberes Apartment, empfehlenswert
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"My shoes were a window into the personality of Darren and I," says Meaghann. "They were covered in old Navy tattoos with a beautiful red satin bow. Not everyone would think about wearing shoes with skulls and anchors on them, but they were perfect for me!"
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Are Corporate Taxes Too High? Maybe It's the Fault of Unions
Original post made by Freedom Fighting Bill, Another Pleasanton neighborhood, on Jul 1, 2013
Companies with more than $10 million in assets paid an average rate of 12.6 percent of their global profits in 2010, according to the latest data available, says a new study by the Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan congressional watchdog. That compares to the statutory corporate tax rate of 35 percent.
"When some U.S. corporations use unjustifiable loopholes and offshore gimmicks to avoid paying Uncle Sam, their tax burden is shifted onto hardworking American families and small business," Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), who commissioned the study, said in a statement, according to The Hill. "Today's GAO report quantifies just how much of the corporate tax burden has been shifted onto other taxpayers: America's large, profitable corporations are now paying a lower tax rate than our teachers and firefighters."
The study, which the GAO conducted at the request of Sens. Levin and Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), comes at a time when U.S. companies are complaining that their tax rate is among the highest in the world and should be cut to help them stay competitive.
The GAO study is consistent with a slew of others, mainly done by reform-minded groups, that have shown actual corporate tax rates are consistently well below the statutory rate. Another recent GAO report found that corporate tax avoidance costs the U.S. government $180 billion per year. Many companies not only do not pay taxes, but they actually get money back from the government. An earlier GAO study found that 55 percent of big U.S. companies had avoided paying taxes altogether in at least one year between 1998 and 2005.
Companies have lots of legal loopholes that help them avoid paying taxes, including the ability to stash foreign profits offshore indefinitely. A recent study by the reform-advocacy group Citizens for Tax Justice found that at least 18 big U.S. companies, including Apple, Microsoft and Nike, are avoiding paying a combined $92 billion in taxes by using offshore tax shelters.
What, therefore, is to be done? The answer is obvious. Let's complain about unionized teachers and fire fighters making too much money. Yours sincerely, Freedom Fighting Bill
Comments (3)
a resident of Another Pleasanton neighborhood
on Jul 1, 2013 at 5:20 pm
I agree, it is the public employees that are causing this with their high salaries, unsustainable pensions, and even getting 100% of their medical insurance covered after they retire, and being allowed to retire at age 50-55.
a resident of Ridgeview Commons
on Jul 1, 2013 at 6:36 pm
yeah, the $180 billion that the big corps are avoiding in taxes every year is chump change compared to the teachers salaries that allow them to live in the lap of luxury.
a resident of Amador Valley High School
on Jul 3, 2013 at 9:36 am
In a time not to far away the State of CA will be broke.
As long as the unions are running the show no one will deal with all this unfunded pension liability.
They want there money to get elected, and we the sheep follow.
The problem is the problem we create will be hand to our kids. Because or leader and you and me would not tell the unions no more.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued the following statement on the release of the National Center for Education Statistics report A Profile of Successful Pell Grant Recipients: Time to Bachelor's Degree and Early Graduate School Enrollment.
Today's report shows that nearly 40 percent of students who completed a bachelor's degree in 2000 got some financial help through this program. In our current economy, the need for financial aid is greater than ever. The Pell Grants program and other federal financial aid programs are an economic lifeline for students at colleges and universities. Without that aid, students will struggle to get the education they need to compete in the international economy.
President Obama's budget makes a historic investment in Pell Grants and student aid. The budget will provide $129 billion in new grants, loans and work-study assistance. Through the fiscal 2009 budget and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the maximum Pell Grant will increase to $5,550a $819 increase over two years ago. In future years, the size of the grant will increase at the same rate as the consumer price index plus one percent.
I'm grateful for the support that the House Appropriations Committee has given to our proposal to increase the Pell Grant and other financial aid programs for fiscal 2010. We look forward to working with Congress to make college more affordable and accessible.
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New info from Take 2's latest press release! There will be two versions of GTAIV available come October 16th (US Release), and 19th (Europe Release); the standard, which includes only the game, and the special edition, which includes:
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The Sky's the Limit on the North Shore
Embassy Suites Chicago—North Shore/Deerfield • Deerfield, IL
Escape Kit
- A One-Night Stay for Two in a Two-Room Executive Suite
- Daily Cooked-to-Order Breakfast
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access
The Destination
With iconic skyscrapers rising like spikes from the banks of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a place where looking up comes naturally. A host of Fortune 500 companies make cosmopolitan chic the standard here, with full-length minks and dapper cashmere overcoats common in posh enclaves. The metropolis nevertheless has its share of gritty neighborhoods, carving out a proud urban identity with far-reaching influence. Still, the Windy City retains its humble Midwestern geniality and has become an epicenter of public art and landscaped spaces in the past few years.
The Digs
Located 20 minutes from O'Hare International Airport in Chicago's North Shore neighborhood, Embassy Suites Chicago—North Shore/Deerfield delivers a tried-and-true combo of convenience and comfort. Each modern suite boasts a wet bar area with a microwave and mini fridge, as well as a separate living area with a sofa bed and lounge chair. Comfortable beds invite guests to stretch out and read or flip on the flat-screen TV. In the morning, nosh on cooked-to-order eggs and then head out toward downtown to see all that Chicago has to offer.
The Diversions
• View the impressive exhibits at the Art Institute of Chicago
• Snap photos with "The Bean," officially known as Cloud Gate at Millennium Park
• Pound the pavement while shopping along the Magnificent Mile
• Get a bird's eye view of the city atop the Willis Tower
• Cut into a deep-dish pie at Pete's Pizza
"Chicago has duplicity unlike any other American city—a place where high- and lowbrow art makes a messy collision, where restaurants are equally notable for cutting-edge concepts like molecular gastronomy and burly bricks of sausage-stuffed deep-dish."-- Lonely Planet
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The Child and Family Studies concentration provides advanced professional graduate education intended to prepare students to become skilled at providing assessment, consultation, instruction, and advocacy for children and their families.
Our graduates are employed in a variety of settings that provide direct services to individuals in treatment centers, counseling agencies, state agencies, and other public and private human services facilities.
Concentration Requirements (20 hours):
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Shoplifting Laws
Shoplifting offenses are fairly common, but that doesn't mean shoplifting crimes aren't taken seriously.
Shoplifting offenses are fairly common, but that doesn't mean shoplifting crimes aren't taken seriously. Every state's penal code includes provisions that apply to shoplifting (usually under the umbrella of theft or larceny statutes), and penalties can be harsh -- especially when the dollar value of the merchandise is high, or the offender has a criminal record.
This article provides introductory information on shoplifting, including the kinds of acts that might constitute shoplifting, how shoplifting is charged, and when shoplifters can be sued under civil liability laws. At the end of this article you'll find links to state-specific shoplifting laws and information.
What is Shoplifting?
Shoplifting is typically defined more broadly than the simple removal of merchandise from a store without paying for it. You can also be charged with shoplifting (or retail fraud) for things like:
- altering a price tag
- removing (or even just trying to remove) security tags and other theft-prevention
- "secreting" an item on your person while still in the store (putting merchandise in your pocket or purse), and
- removing an item from its packaging and concealing it in or among other merchandise.
How Shoplifting is Charged and Punished
In many states, shoplifting is charged and punished as a theft or larceny offense -- usually as a petty theft or the state's lowest-level theft offense if the value of the merchandise stolen falls below a certain threshold ($500, for example). Other states do differentiate between shoplifting and standard theft offenses for purposes of charging and sentencing, and may treat shoplifting less severely than other theft offenses (i.e., as an infraction rather than as a misdemeanor).
For example, in Massachusetts, a first offense of shoplifting, where the merchandise is valued at less than $100, is punishable only by a fine of not more than $250, and the relevant statute makes clear that jail time is not an option.
As the dollar value of the stolen merchandise increases, so does the seriousness of the criminal charge that will result from a shoplifting offense -- from infractions (in some states) to misdemeanors, to low-level and mid-level felonies. See the state-specific links below to learn about how a shoplifting offense may be charged and punished in your state.
Civil Liability for Shoplifting
In addition to any criminal penalties stemming from a shoplifting offense, every state has a civil law under which any person who commits shoplifting can be held civilly liable to the store owner (or the owner of the merchandise) for money damages stemming from the incident. And in almost every state, the parent or legal guardian of a minor who commits shoplifting may also be on the hook for money damages -- although a few states require that the parent or guardian knew or should have known of the minor's proclivity toward shoplifting. And in other states, where the parent or legal guardian is on the hook, the ceiling for the monetary penalty is lower than it would be for an adult shoplifter.
These statutes may require that, before filing a civil suit, the store owner make a written demand for payment (and that the demand go unmet). And in most states, the civil case may proceed regardless of whether criminal charges are ever filed in connection with the shoplifting incident.
Every state's shoplifting civil liability law is different -- and you can click on the links at the end of this article for details on the law in your state -- but financial liability might include payment or repayment of:
- the full retail value of the item stolen, if not returned in sellable condition
- the store owner's other financial losses resulting from the theft
- an additional civil penalty, usually based on a formula that includes the value of the merchandise stolen (i.e. "an additional penalty of $500 or two times the value of the merchandise, whichever is greater"), and
- repayment of the store or merchandise owner's court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.
Shoplifting "Sprees" and Retail Theft Rings
In many states, a person accused of committing a shoplifting offense will be charged with a more serious crime (and/or face a stiffer punishment) if there is evidence that the offense was part of a shoplifting "spree" or organized series of thefts from retail establishments. Some states call these schemes "retail theft rings," especially when they include the illegal resale of the stolen items.
State-by-State Shoplifting Information
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18-25, 298 yards 2 TD, and one big scramble to avoid a sac which almost lead to a 1st down.
RGIII put on a heck of a show today. If Pierre Garcon didn't get hurt they may have thrown a 50 up there. Washington Redskins offensive line looked good and so did their defense. I know that NO Saints have some issues going on and it is obvious that without Sean Payton there they are not the same team. However, Washington Redskins looked impressive today. NFCEast is back and will be competitive this year.
RGIII looked like a poised veteran out there. I live in the DC/NOVA area and there is much excitement over him and Washington Redskins that it is kind of nice to see as oppossed to the downtrodden depressed acceptance of a miserable team. Now at least when I go to FedEx field there will not be more of us NY Giants fans there and it will more fun to see Washington Redskins have more of their own fans in their home stadium. That way it will mean more when we beat them at FedEx Field.
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Denver police to hire 30 civilians for police jobs
DENVER - The Denver Police Department hopes to save $600,000 a year by hiring civilians to fill about 30 jobs now held by officers.
The department has reviewed all positions to find out which jobs civilians could do so the officers can return to patrol duties.
According to the Denver Post (http://tinyurl.com/bzwmavh ), the Denver police union says some of the jobs being considered require police experience, including crime scene analysts.
The union says some of those jobs can't be learned by reading books.


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Our team worked extremely hard this year to earn the highest seed possible. We are thankful for the opportunity to take on a very good South Dakota State team on Thursday in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
We believe the entire country was able to witness the strength of the Big Ten Conference this past weekend in Chicago. Our league is great and we believe that the conference schedule has prepared us for the NCAA Tournament.
Both our mindset and work ethic remains the same at this point in the season. We are confident and will diligently prepare for South Dakota State.
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Giants' Tyler Sash returns to practice after four game suspension
Excerpt: "Four weeks may not seem like much, but for Tyler Sash, the month away from the Giants to serve a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs was an eternity.
He returned to practice Wednesday after splitting the previous four weeks between Miami and home in Iowa where he tried to stay in shape and stay connected with the sport anyway he could.
"Like a little kid getting to run free on the playground, man," Sash said of returning to practice. "It's good to be back." Read more...
Giants' Rueben Randle bushes aside work ethic concerns
Excerpt: "Rueben Randle knows what Chris Collinsworth said about him in Sunday night's NBC broadcast. He is aware Collinsworth questioned his work ethic on national television -- a few of his Twitter followers made sure of that.
But he wasn't aware that Victor Cruz did the same in a New York Post report published today. In the article, Cruz questioned the rookie wide receiver's attitude and professionalism.
"I don't know anything about it so I'm not sure what Victor has said," Randle said this afternoon. "It's my first time hearing about it."
Randle, a second-round pick, said coaches haven't asked him to pick up the effort, but to "play faster" and study both film and the playbook more." Read more...
David Diehl returns but Giants' practice without two starting linemen
Excerpt: "Right tackle David Diehl was back on the practice field today, taking a limited number of reps, for the first time since spraining his MCL against the Buccaneers.
But the Giants still worked without two starting offensive linemen: center David Baas (hand) and right guard Chris Snee (hip). While practice was open to the media, Baas watched position drills from the side with his right arm taped up, while Snee stayed inside working out.
Baas has a swollen hand but declined to say when it happened. He said he'll practice Thursday and is "not worried" about playing this week against the Browns. The goal today was to minimize the swelling, which he says "tends to go a lot of different places," resulting in his entire arm being taped up." Read more...
Tom Coughlin using 2008 loss to Browns as motivation for this week's game
Excerpt: "The last time the Giants played the Browns in the regular season was October 2008. Entering the game 4-0, the Giants were handed a 35-14 beatdown on Monday Night Football.
Asked if that's something his team will draw on this week, as they prepare to face the Browns at home, coach Tom Coughlin did not flinch.
"I do," he said. "I remember."
Much of the composition of his team has changed since then, but key pieces like Eli Manning and Justin Tuck are still in place.
"There's a lot of them in the room that don't have any recall of that," Coughlin said. "But I mentioned it to those that were here. And the fact that at one point we were 11-1 and only had the one blemish." Read more...
Giants' Ramses Barden listed with concussion on pre-practice injury report
Excerpt: "The Giants released an extensive pre-practice injury report this morning with a few new addition. Perhaps the most significant new name and injury is WR Ramses Barden, who is listed with a concussion.
It is unclear when Barden suffered the concussion. He was in on 43 of the Giants' 68 offensive snaps and played a significant role in the Giants' final drive, drawing two defensive pass interference penalties before being called for an offensive pass interference when he dragged cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha down to negate a game-ending interception. The penalty backed the Giants 10 yards and Lawrence Tynes missed the 54-yard field goal to win the game." Read more...
Osi Umenyiora says there's no counter for what offenses arfe dong to neutralize the Giants' pass rush
Excerpt: "Osi Umenyiora recorded a sack of Michael Vick Sunday, but it was just one of two on the night for the Giants and one Vick essentially surrendered to stay in bounds late in the fourth quarter.
The Eagles, Umenyiora said, countered the Giants pass rush like other teams have this season: by having the quarterback get rid of the ball quickly and providing more bodies in pass protection.
Umenyiora expressed concern when asked if there was an answer to the opposing offenses' strategy.
"There's really no counter for it, honestly," he said in an interview on ESPN Radio this afternoon. "Because if you blitz, obviously, we have some injuries in our secondary so you can't really commit too many people to a rush. If you don't do that then you're going to allow the teams to have more time because they're keeping more people in to protect." Read more...
A look back at the Giants' 19 - 17 loss to the Eagles
Excerpt: "The pass play to Ramses Barden with 25 seconds left, on which he was called for a devastating 10-yard offensive pass interference penalty, can be questioned from a couple different angles: The Giants should have run the ball, and not gone for the aggressive pass call. Manning had other options on the play, and should not have chosen Barden, the X receiver. Barden should not have allowed CB Nnamdi Asomugha to get position on him, and could have prevented a possible interception in a less egregious way. If Hakeem Nicks were healthy and playing Sunday, the Giants would never have had to throw it to Barden.
But it's also hard to fault the Giants for sticking with the same approach that netted them seven fourth-quarter comebacks in last year's Super Bowl season.
"We feel, quite frankly, that with our quarterback, that's the way we should play," Coughlin said." Read more...
Randle dismisses "work ethic" concerns
Excerpt: "Said Randle: "I'm not really sure what he's referring to."
"As a rookie you come in and you're going to struggle," said the second-round pick out of LSU. "My job here is just to continue to work hard, gain the trust of my teammates and the coaching staff and take advantage of the opportunities that they give me."
So far it sounds like Randle is doing that – at least he is now. Though no one outwardly questioned his work ethic or agreed with Collinsworth on Wednesday, Eli Manning seemed to indicate that Randle's attitude was something that had to improve.
"He's young and he's trying to figure out what it takes to compete and get mentally and physically ready for upcoming games," Manning said. "He has talent. He's been working better, understanding just how we work and prepare each week. He's doing a good job of putting everything together." Read more...
Giants are all black and blue before Browns
Excerpt: "At one point during Tom Coughlin's press conference on Wednesday morning, as the media was quizzing him about the injury report and who would miss practice, one reporter ended the marathon session by asking "Who is practicing?"
Given the surprisingly lengthy injury report, that's a much better question.
The Giants' pre-practice report including 13 names, including the surprise additions of receiver Ramses Barden (concussion), guard Chris Snee (hip), defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (quad) and linebacker Michael Boley (hip). None of those four are expected to practice on Wednesday afternoon, and neither is center David Baas (hand), receiver Hakeem Nicks (foot/knee), safety Kenny Phillips (knee) nor linebacker Keith Rivers (hamstring)." Read more...
NFL power rankings: Houston Texans are tops
Excerpt: "Wanted: some competition for the Texans.
Outside of swatting away a comeback attempt by Peyton Manning, the boys from Houston have been cruising and bruising against a few weak sisters. And whom they face next Monday night? The team that should have been wearing flags for all the fight they put up against the 49ers Sunday.
Think Rex Ryan's men can hand the Texans their first loss? If not, the Texans will stay atop the Daily News power rankings. Of the three unbeaten teams left in the NFL, they have been the most impressive.
As for the Jets, they tumble four spots to No. 21. The Giants, who couldn't finish in Philly, also drop four spots to ninth." Read more...
Giants' Cruz jersey the ninth best selling in NFL
Excerpt: "Victor Cruz stormed onto the scene last year to become one of the top wide receivers in the NFL.
Now, the Giants phenom is among the most popular." Read more...
Calls for rookie Randle to step up effort
Excerpt: "Players usually take care of their own — especially when a teammate is criticized on a television broadcast by an announcer who is not around the team on a regular basis.
So, when Cris Collinsworth took a shot at rookie receiver Rueben Randle on the NBC broadcast of Sunday night's Giants-Eagles game, it figured that those who work closely with Randle would rally around the kid.
Randle was on the field for just four offensive plays and had just one pass thrown his way, a deep ball along the left sideline that fell incomplete, although Randle did draw an illegal contact penalty on Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.
"Randle's work ethic has been questioned a bit with the Giants,'' Collinsworth said after the play. "They're hoping that he grows up as he goes along and starts becoming a bit more of a pro."" Read more..
Giants' Barden has concussion, unlikely to play against Browns
Excerpt: "Another week, another Giants receiver down.On an injury report crowded with 13 players, Ramses Barden is one of the newcomers to the list distributed before Wednesday's practice. Barden, unbeknownst to anyone immediately after the game in Philadelphia, came out of the loss to the Eagle with a concussion.
It's likely Barden will be unavailable to play in Sunday's game against the Browns, given the medical protocol involved with gaining clearance after a player is diagnosed with a concussion. Barden gave no indication of struggling following the game. He was involved in the game's most fateful play when he was called for offensive pass interference in the closing minute, forcing Lawrence Tynes to attempt a 54-yard field goal rather than a 44-yarder the Giants had set up for him. The kick came up just short." Read more...
Giants using Wilson as "weapon" in kick game
Excerpt: "A rookie who is buried on the depth chart can either sulk about it or else try to make something happen on special teams as a way to ingratiate himself with the coaching staff. It is obvious which direction David Wilson is taking.
"He works hard every day,'' Giants coach Tom Coughlin yesterday said of the rookie running back. "The kid…he works hard. He's trying to get it all figured out. He wants you to know how much it means to him and how important it is to him. He's gone out last night and proven a few things. I mean, yeah. Is there a place for a guy that can take it at five yards and run it the rest of the way? Yes.''
Wilson didn't take it the rest of the way Sunday night against the Eagles, but he came close. He had kickoff returns of 43 and 53 yards and his 35-yard return gave the Giants a shot at a last-gasp drive in their 19-17 loss.
"David Wilson as a weapon, it's quite obvious now that people are going to really have to contend for that aspect of our game,'' Coughlin said." Read more...
Look ahead: Browns (0 - 4) at Giants (2 - 2)
Excerpt: "At MetLife StadiumSunday, 1 p.m.TV: Ch. 2 Radio: WFAN-AM 660In the spotlight
Early line: Giants by 10
The Giants are banged up and again searching for consistency on both sides of the ball, but this should be a bit of a breather with a challenging three-game stretch — at San Francisco, home versus the Redskins and at Dallas — to follow. The Browns are scoring an average of 18.3 points per game (27th in the league) and putting up an average of 311.5 yards, nearly 100 fewer than the Giants.
Giants S Tyler Sash. The second-year pro returned to the team Monday after serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, and his presence is welcome. With Kenny Phillips out with a sprained MCL in his right knee, Sash could step right in as a complement at safety to Stevie Brown and Will Hill opposite Antrel Rolle as the back line of the secondary. Sash is also a big contributor on special teams." Read more...
Giants Beat: Rookie David Wilson contributing on special teams
Excerpt: "David Wilson is doing his best to stay patient, even if his desire to contribute to the Giants as a running back during his rookie season continues to burn.Don't mistake his absence in the offensive backfield as Wilson being invisible, however.
In Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Eagles, Wilson returned six kickoffs for 217 yards, the third-highest single-game total in franchise history. He has an NFL-high 13 kickoff returns for 393 yards and his 30.2-yard average places him third in the league.
"David Wilson as a weapon is quite obvious now," coach Tom Coughlin said.
The Giants' 2012 first-round pick has waited his turn to star throughout his career.At Virginia Tech, he was behind Ryan Williams and Darren Evans on the depth chart and needed those two teammates to depart before getting his chance." Read more...
Stevie Brown steps up again
Excerpt: "When Tom Coughlin was asked today ifStevie Brown will start for the injured safety Kenny Phillips Sunday against Cleveland, he blandly responded, "We'll see."
That is the coach's default response for questions he prefers not to answer. In his opinion, it's better to leave matters regarding player deployment shrouded in mystery.
Brown played most of the game last week in Philadelphia after Phillips hurt his knee in the first half. All the public reviews have been favorable.
"I think Stevie Brown did a good job," said Antrel Rolle, the other starting safety. "There weren't any setbacks and he did everything that he was asked to do." Read more...
Giants' Injury Report
Excerpt: "A season-high 13 players are on the Giants' pre-practice injury report - including newcomers such as Ramses Barden, and – and most of them will miss practice today when preparations begin for Sunday's home game against the Cleveland Browns.Chris Snee David Baas. Read more...
Inside the Numbers: Wilson's return mark
Excerpt: "RB David Wilson returned six kickoffs for 217 yards against the Eagles
The big kickoff return has seldom been an integral component of the Giants' offensive repertoire.http://www.giants.com/
Consider that in an 88-year history that includes 1,213 regular season games, the Giants have returned 19 kickoffs for touchdowns, or one every 63.8 games. The Giants once went 20 years (1972-92) without a kickoff return touchdown. They have 10 such scores since the 1970 merger, tying them with Cincinnati for the third-fewest – behind Denver (5) and Miami (8) - in that span, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. (The Giants also have two postseason kickoff return touchdowns, both by Ron Dixon in 2000.) " Read more...
Giants vs Eagles: NFL Week 4 game analysis
Excerpt: "The New York Giants dropped to 2-2 and 0-2 in the division in brutal fashion on Sunday night, as they were about three yards short of being 3-1 on aLawrence Tynes 54-yard field goal attempt. Ramses Barden became the scapegoat late in the game. After the Giants got two pass interference calls in their favor, Barden committed an offensive pass interference that put the Giants out of field goal range. My question was – why are the Giants going deep in that situation to begin with? That type of unnecessary risk is something you rarely see from Eli Manning and Tom Coughlin in late game drives.
Today, we take a close look at the Giants' week four loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and what we saw in all phases of the game from Big Blue.
Key Reason for Loss: Poor offensive execution and decision making
First and foremost, the third down offense was just some of the worst we've seen from this Giants offensive unit in quite some time. Two for ten on third down is not going to keep you in many football games, yet the Giants still had a shot to win this game on the final drive. The running game continues to fail to be an asset for the offense which certainly isn't helping their third down production.
Eli Manning had an interception in the red zone that took points off the board after what was the Giants most impressive drive of the night to that point. Finally on the final drive, we saw something extremely rare – as Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning both made what look to be poor decisions in hindsight. They've been so good in late game situations over the past couple of seasons that it was almost shocking to see Manning throw a dangerous ball towards the end zone when the Giants had a 44 yard field goal attempt in hand, and even more shocking perhaps that Tom Coughlin did not insist that the team run the football on that second down and pick up a couple more yards to put the kick very comfortably in Lawrence Tynes range. Instead, Manning took a risk and threw the ball down the sideline, Nnamdi Asomugha got in good position to pick it off and Ramses Barden committed an offensive pass interference costing the Giants ten yards on the kick.
These are things you rarely see from this Giants football team in close games and in the fourth quarter." Read more...
Giants dominated by injuries & more from afternoon tea with Coach Coughlin
Excerpt: "An unhappy Tom Coughlin took the podium on Wednesday afternoon for his weekly press conference, and his message was clear: "2-2 is 2-2 and not where we hoped to be. But it's done. It's over. It's time to move on." And move on he did, right into the vast sea of New York Giants injuries that grew yet again this week.
There were several new additions to the growing pre-practice injury report. They included Kenny Phillips (knee), Ramses Barden (concussion), Rocky Bernard (quad), David Baas (hand), Chris Snee (hip), Keith Rivers (hammy), Antrel Rolle (knee), Corey Webster (hand), Hakeem Nicks (knee, foot), Michael Boley (hip), Michael Coe (hammy), David Diehl (knee) and Jayron Hosley (hammy)." Read more...
Giants' Victor Cruz tells teammate Rueben Randle "act like you want to be here"
Excerpt: "With one catch totaling four yards over his first four games as a member of the New York Giants, the "NFL-ready" Rueben Randle hasn't done much to d***le. On Sunday night, during a 19-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Randle had an opportunity to step up and make his presence felt in the absence of Hakeem Nicks, but like the one pass that went his way, he fell short. And during the NBC broadcast, analyst Cris Collinsworth made mention that the Giants have begun to question his work ethic.
Poor Eli Manning: Regular season week 4
Excerpt: ""Poor Eli Manning" is a compilation of quotes by both the media and fans aboutNew York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl XLII & XLVI MVP Eli Manning.
Despite his success, negativity and doubt have followed Peyton's younger brother since the moment he was traded from the San Diego Chargers to theNew York Giants on draft day of 2004. Regardless of what he does or how well he performs – even in a league that lives and dies by the motto, "What have you done for me lately?" – he is questioned and criticized.
In Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Manning completed 24 of his 42 passes (57.1%) for 309 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He led his team back down the field twice in the fourth quarter, once for a touchdown and once setting up a potential game-winning field goal. Unfortunately, a poor decision led to an offensive pass interference call, pushing the field back to 54-yards. Kicker Lawrence Tynes would come up short and the Giants would lose the game." Read more...
Rueben Randle: Does the rookie wide receiver work hard enough?
Excerpt: "Rueben Randle has an NFL-ready skill set. But, does the New York Giants' rookie wide receiver have an NFL-ready work ethic? A somewhat disturbingreport from the New York Post calls that into question.
It isn't really all that bothersome that NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth called out Randle during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, saying that his "work ethic has been questioned a bit with the Giants."
What is bothersome is that when asked about Randle, the player the rookie should be trying to emulate indicated that Collinsworth was right." Read more...
Cleveland Brown's scouting report: Young talent improving
Excerpt: "The Cleveland Browns enter the weekend contest 0-4, but coming off their best performance to date on a short week against division rival Baltimore Ravens. The Browns have not been a successful team recently, but that didn't stop them from causing the New York Giants fits when they last met in 2008, a year the Giants would end up going 12-4.
The Giants are the New York Giants, a team that defies logic. And this will probably be a game that goes down to the wire." Read more...
Giants' injury report: Thirteen an unlucky number
Excerpt: "Thirteen players are on the injury list for the New York Giants as they begin preparations for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. Here is the list:
Ramses Barden (concussion), Chris Snee (hip), David Baas (hand), wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (foot/knee), safety Kenny Phillips (knee), defensive tackle Rocky Bernard (quadriceps) and linebackers Michael Boley (hip) and Keith Rivers (hamstring) will not practice.
Tom Coughlin: "Don't be fooled by Cleveland's record"
Excerpt: "The Cleveland Browns are 0-4. There are some who think the winless Browns are the worst team in the NFL. New York Giants' head coach Tom Coughlin, as you might expect, is not buying that line of thinking as the Giants prepare to host the Browns Sunday at MetLife Stadium (1 p.m. ET).
"Don't be misled by Cleveland's record. They're a good young team," Coughlin said during his Wednesday morning press conference. "They played tough in all of their games." Read more...
Giants' at the quarter pole: Assessing where the champs stand
Excerpt: "The New York Giants hit the quarter-pole of the 2012 NFL season at 2-2. That is disappointing in some ways because the defending Super Bowl champions has opportunities to beat both the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Then again, it took a furious fourth-quarter rally to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Eagles lead the NFC East with their 3-1 mark, while the Giants, Cowboys and Washington Redskins are all 2-2. So, nothing has been decided yet and there is plenty of exciting, crucial football yet to come in 2012." Read more...
Henry Hynoski on Henry Hynoski
Excerpt: "Giants' fullback Henry Hynoski has a lot more in common with his father than you might think.
In addition to being his father's namesake, Hynoski is fast becoming known in NFL circles as a conscientious, multifaceted fullback who not only clears running lanes for his running backs, but also is a threat to do damage with the ball in his hands, just as his father was for the Cleveland Browns, who this week face the Giants, during his brief career.
But that's about where the similarities end, at least according to the elder Hynoski, a former 1975 sixth-round draft pick who saw his budding NFL career come to a premature end, thanks to a shoulder injury." Read more...
Giants - Eagles: Hits, misses, and musings
Excerpt: "While I am sure some of you are still smarting over the Giants' 19-17 loss against the Eagles, I went looking for something – anything – to help ease the sting, if just a bit.
What I found is that the statistics show that the games between the Giants and Eagles are a lot closer than they often times seem, and that the notion of the Eagles having the Giants number is slightly exaggerated.
Allow me to explain. I went back to see just how "bad" the Giants losses were to the Eagles since 2008, when Philly's supposed dominance kicked in. With the exception of the 2009 season, the Eagles haven't beaten the Giants by more than 20 points in the annual series (two regular season games).
In 2008, Philly just edged the Giants 51-50 in the two games played. In 2009, it was 85-55. In 2010, 65-48.
Last year, the Giants had the upper hand (and snapped the Eagles' win streak over them thanks to the first game in the series), 39-33. This year, the Eagles got by with just a two-point victory." Read more...
Where are the 2 - 2 teams headed?
Excerpt: "3. New York Giants
The Giants' approach and play selection at the end of the game against Philly was curious. They needed a field goal. The chuck-and-duck approach sans Hakeem Nicks was baffling. Run the ball and put Lawrence Tynes in position to succeed. But as I penned in this space last Tuesday, the Giants still are the cream of the NFC East crop.
Bottom line: With Eli Manning, Tom Coughlin and a championship fiber, they will go 10-6 and win the division.
8. Washington Redskins
I love Robert Griffin III. Running backAlfred Morris told us on Monday's SiriusXM show that he views himself as the ideal fit for Mike Shanahan's one-cut-and-go system. He's right. But did you see Washington nearly blow that game to Tampa Bay before Billy Cundiff's kick? You can't trust the defense or Cundiff for that matter. I thinkRG3 will keep the 'Skins in a lot of games and Washington will win some you don't expect. But the defense keeps them from getting to .500.
Bottom line: I picked Washington to finish 7-9 and I'm staying with that.
Here's a nugget that will smack you right between the eyes.
Since 1990, 201 teams have started the season with a 2-2 record. Of these 201 squads, 71 have made the playoffs (about 35 percent).
There are currently 10 teams in the NFL marching to the mediocre drum. One of those teams is the Dallas Cowboys, coming off Monday night's embarrassment against theChicago Bears. Tony Romo was bad. Dez Bryant and the rest of the team were worse. I'm pretty sure a Rob Ryan-coached defense has never actually done anything. I picked them at 7-9 and still feel the same.
So the Cowboys won't be making the playoffs. Of the other nine 2-2 teams, who will? Let's take stock and predict their fate for the remainder of the season in our latest Schein Nine. I ranked them in order of confidence." Read more...
Injury Report: Boley sits with hip issue
Excerpt: " The New York Giants' injury report is loaded with players this week.
Eight Giants did not practice. Here's the complete rundown of injuries leading with Ramses Barden's concussion.
S Tyler Sash also returned to practice and the Giants have until Saturday to decide if they want him to play Sunday against Cleveland or wait until Monday to make a roster move.
Below is the injury report with a quick breakdown on the injuries:" Read more...
Stock Watch: Prince moves up
Excerpt: "RB David Wilson –- He may be getting scarce touches on offense but he's certainly making an impact as the kick returner. He had returns of 36, 48, 45, 53, 23 and 37 yards (the 48-yard return was brought back for holding) against the Eagles and has caught Tom Coughlin's attention now.
WR Domenik Hixon –- Returning after missing a game due to concussion, Hixon had six receptions for 114 yards with Hakeem Nicks out. Eli Manning trusts Hixon and often throws his way to give the receiver a chance to make a play. Manning targeted Hixon 11 times, second only to Cruz's 13 targets.
CB Prince Amukamara/S Stevie Brown –- In his first start, the Prince did a solid job. He had one knock down and helped hold Jeremy Maclin to just one catch. The Giants need the Prince to be big with so many injuries in the secondary.
Brown did a nice job starting in place of the injured Kenny Phillips. He had seven tackles, two for losses. Tyler Sash is back this week but Brown has earned a role." Read more...
Wilson opening Coughlin's eyes
Excerpt: "David Wilson has only played a total of 14 offensive snaps in four games.
But Wilson is showing his worth and ability with the touches he is getting on special teams. Wilson has proven to be an explosive threat as a kickoff returner and he has definitely impressed head coach Tom Coughlin.
"We probably had as good a field position based on our kickoff return game that we've had in a long, long time," Coughlin said of Wilson's 36.2 yard average on returns against Philadelphia on Sunday night. "David Wilson as a weapon is quite obvious now [and] people are really going to have to contend with that aspect of our game."
Wilson had returns of 36, 48, 45, 53, 23 and 37 yards although the 48-yard return was brought back for holding. Just about every time Wilson returned one, the Virginia Tech product looked like he was one step away from breaking it for a touchdown. He is averaging 30.2 yards per return and he is opening the eyes of his coaches. " Read more...
NFC East spin cycle: Week 4
Excerpt: "At the quarter pole, the Eagles, Giants and Redskins and Cowboys are all at .500 or better, although the Giants currently sit at 0-2 in NFC East games. The Eagles' Sunday-night victory over the Giants puts them atop the division at 3-1. This still promises to be a fun divisional race this season.
What we learned: There's nothing too fundamentally wrong with this team through a 2-2 start, but there are a few areas that need to be cleaned up. The run game remains an inconsistent venture, and the defense has not generated as many big plays as it did during its best stretch last season. The biggest problems right now sit in the secondary — and partially with the pass rush, too. The Giants failed to generate a turnover against the Eagles and Michael Vick, who had 12 in three games coming in. They played a more controlled game, sure, but the Giants didn't make enough impact plays with their injury-plagued secondary or force enough of the action up front with their talented defensive line.
What's in store next: The defensive shortcomings, which included allowing LeSean McCoy to rush for 121 yards on 17 carries in the second half after limiting him to two yards on six carries in the first, must be cleaned up before the Browns come to MetLife Stadium Sunday. Despite all the Browns' flaws (they're 0-4), they have made some plays offensively and have been competitive defensively. The Giants also hope to continue getting healthy and getting WR Hakeem Nicks, who missed the loss in Philly, back on the field. Nicks' replacements stepped up, but his presence can make the offense hum even better.
What the heck? Interestingly, some of this team's greatest strengths came up a little short in the loss to the Eagles. Eli Manning was mostly good, and he led a critical drive with ease to give his team a late 17-16 lead, but Manning also put his team in a bad situation by being unnecessarily greedy. With 25 seconds left, trailing 19-17 and at the Eagles' 26-yard line — well inside PK Lawrence Tynes' range — Manning chose to go for the carotid artery, and it ended up being a bad decision. Emboldened by two consecutive pass-interference calls against the grabby Eagles secondary, Manning chose to go for a fade route to WR Ramses Barden; the X-receiver was not his first option, Tom Coughlin later said. Manning's throw was off target, and Barden felt the need to interfere with Asomugha, moving the ball back 10 yards (and out of Tynes' range) to the 36. "Not a good throw by me," Manning said. Tynes' subsequent FG tries — one before an Andy Reid timeout, and one after — both missed and the Giants lost. Manning is still the man in the fourth quarter, but he made a mistake there." Read more...
Theismann says Romo "isn't that good"
Jets' Santonio Holmes probably lost for the season
Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones says Tony Romo can bounce back


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Keely Smith is mostly known as the duet partner of Louis Prima, she took the straighter role in their raucous, just-this-side-of-parodical blends of jazz, jump blues, and Italian pop, on record and in their Vegas-oriented shows. Smith, however, was also a reasonably talented singer of straight pop material, although not in the same class as the leading female vocalists of the 1950s. Her most respected solo recordings are her earliest Prima-less outings, made for Capitol in the late '50s with orchestral direction by Nelson Riddle and Billy May. Smith was only 15 when she first saw Prima perform in New York City. The following summer, Prima played her hometown of Norfolk, VA, at the same time he was looking for a new female singer. Smith won the job on a more or less spur-of-the-moment audition, and recorded her first duets with Prima in 1949. Eventually they became romantically involved as well, marrying in 1953, and recording throughout the '50s, though they had their greatest success as one of Las Vegas' most successful stage acts. When the singers were signed to Capitol, Prima stipulated that Smith get her own recording deal. Her subsequent Capitol albums were accomplished readings of popular standards, sometimes swinging mildly, although Smith seemed more comfortable with ballads. She and Prima left Capitol for Dot at the end of the '50s, and in 1961 she divorced him on grounds of extreme mental cruelty. Smith would devote more time to her family as the '60s progressed, but she continued recording as a solo act. She made an entire album of Beatles songs (presumably not aimed toward the audience that bought actual Beatles records), and even had a Top 20 British hit in 1965 with "You're Breakin' My Heart." She made a comeback album in 1985 on Fantasy with I'm in Love Again, which featured accompaniment from top West Coast jazzmen Bud Shank and Bill Perkins. ~ Richie Unterberger
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text: Hey Y'all!!! My OBD 2 Port has stopped working. I have had it plugged into the scan tools at autozone and advanced auto and both could not detect. Any ideas on what most likely is causing this? I spoke to a chevy dealer and they told me it could cost almost $900 just to troubleshoot. Please help!!! Thanks.