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Welcome to the Official "Isis The Voice Website".
Here you will find the most current information about Isis and her greatest accomplishments. This includes several audio clips, recent videos, and contacts for booking information. There is also a comprehensive biography, and an image gallery that captures distinguishing moments with this great performer, and friend. - Good Luck Isis in your future endeavors. And keep the Latin Music Alive...
Thank you for the lovely comments...
Please check out my calendar for specific event information under "CONTACT" tab
Copyright 2012, ISIS "THE VOICE". All rights reserved.
Isis Marie Rosario -- Born in Puerto Rico and raised throughout the world due to her father's military career. She began her musical endeavor by playing the flute and then stumbled upon her vocal talents. Able to sing a wide range of musical genres from R& B to Country and of course Latin music, she touches all audiences. She has won scholarships with her vocal abilities and sang with several Latin bands throughout the United States. Isis, along with her musical talents also serves the United States Army as nurse and has sang and toured with the US ARMY band.
She has participated in many festivals both Latin and American the most recent in San Antonio celebrating Mexico's Indepenence day in the Guadalupe Plaza sponsored by Univision. She has opened for Latin Salsa sensation, Marlon, Isis has also sang the national anthem at many military ceremonies including the current Surgeon General of today's commanding ARMY. She is a exceptional musician and singer. She has recorded two cd's, Isis Christmas Collection, a Christmas rendition of classic songs and the other Isis Love Collection filled with classic love songs.
In 2010, Isis was invited to perform with the US ARMY Rhythm and blues band tour to Essence Festival in New Orleans, LA. There she preformed songs like "RESPECT" by recording artist Aretha Franklin, "Teenage Love Affair" by vocalist and piano player Alicia Keys amongst other well known songs. she has performed both with her Salsa Band "Isis y su Tumbao and jazz ensemble and Top 40's band.
During 2012, Tito Puente Jr. toured San Antonio she was called to share stage with this legendary performer. She also performed with a nother legendary band that has a long history here in Texas and whom currently has a couple of songs up for Grammy nominations; Tortilla Factory. Isis the Voice was invited to participate in a Christmas Special 2012 broadcasted in Austin's longest running TV show, Prime Time Tejano.
Today, she is writing and arranging her own original pieces and is performing live. Recently she has had the opportunity to share stage with internationally recognized Salsa singers such as; From Puerto Rico: Maelo Ruiz, Paquito Acosta, Paquito Guzman, Frankie Ruiz Jr., as an invited guest singer for Eddie Santiago, Charlie Cruz, and from Venezula: Oscar D'Leon. She has participated in the largest nationally recognized night parade, Flambeau Parade. Isis has also recently teamed with Grammy recipient and nationwide clinical preformer and musician Nina Rodriguez as well as volunteered her time for her military brothers and sisters in the Wounded Warrior Family Support Center.
Isis has also shared the stage with internationally regcognized percussionist, who has accompanied artist such as Brittany Spears, Stevie Wonder, J-Lo, and many more; Fausto Cuevas. She has also been fortunate to have master percussionist, arranger, composer, and director Maestro Georgie Padilla, as her Salsa Band Director. She is quickly become one of San Antonio's favorite vocalist and preforming artist ,bringining her own artistic experiences, originality, and energy into her onstage performances. One can only expect to be drawn in after listening to her voice.
The meaning behind the song
After two long years of hard work in the studio, Isis Rosario would like to launch her latest release entitled "The Last Words." Written and arranged by Isis this is her first original production. "The Last Words" was a collaboration with music producer and recording engineer Brian Lee owner of StudioBlee. Brian provided Isis the chorus and she ran with it. The song overflows with emotions including regret, despair, and longing. With the country at war, the idea of leaving home and not returning is a reality that Isis brought to life musically. "The Last Words" is a song that evokes longing and love to anyone who has not expressed the words that are so dear to many. Bringing her own experiences and originality into her musical endeavor one can only expect to be drawn in after listening to her angelic voice.
The meaning behind this song, and my feeling at the time that I wrote it, revolved around the uncertainty of not knowing when our time has come to say good bye. Making the decision to enter the ARMY I realized that this decision brought feelings of fear to my family, friends, and myself. The fear of the unknown, challenges that would be faced, and the emotional havoc such careers have, began as soon as I made my pledge to serve. Today and yesterday there have been so many who have lost their lives fighting for our country. Time after time they left their loved ones behind, not knowing if the last words said would be the last they hear. To all our loved ones (our heroes), those who are amongst us today, and those who are no longer here, and their families; I offer this song to you.
"The Last Words"
Song Written and performed
by Isis the voice
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This Is What You Need To Do To Make Her Want Sex
However, there are a few things that you can do to accelerate the process:
1- Build a reputationIt is imperative that you always treat a woman like gold when making love to her by drowning her in passion. By giving the session your all every time, you can be sure you'll earn the reputation of a good lover. When word gets around, you can be sure that other women will want a taste of that spicy kielbasa. Just remember not to do the bragging yourself; let the ladies (who naturally love to gossip) take care of that for you.
2- Always look your bestMost women are picky, materialistic and have a weak spot for fashionable men. If you don't take the time to groom yourself, stay clean and dress to impress the ladies, why in the world would they ever want to dirty their hands with you? Either play the game, or go play in the sandbox.
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A clerk with the Haryana Power Distribution Corporation's city operation sub-division in Karnal has been placed under suspension for alleged negligence of duty.
Its chairman and managing director, Devender Singh, ordered to place the ledger clerk Sumer Chand under suspension Saturday evening after surprise checking, an official release said here on Sunday.
An industrial category connection having 48 KW load had been released at Karnal on August 17 and about 16,000 units of electricity had been consumed.
"It was the responsibility of the ledger clerk to send advise to computer section to generate the bill amounting to Rs 1.15 lakh. But the official did not send advise till date to the computer section for billing, resulting in delay," it said.
A public representative had earlier claimed before Singh that power utilities officials were not preparing bills carefully, whose heavy amount was a reason for default at the consumer's end.
Earlier, two executive engineers of Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited, V K Aggarwal and Manoj Yadav, had been placed under suspension by Singh for not looking after the financial interests of the Nigam properly.


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Eventide -- A Second Declaration
FOR the shearing-supper a long table was placed on the grass-plot beside the
house, the end of the table being thrust over the sill of the wide parlour window
and a foot or two into the room. Miss Everdene sat inside the window, facing
down the table. She was thus at the head without mingling with the men.
This evening Bathsheba was unusually excited, her red cheeks and lips
contrasting lustrously with the mazy skeins of her shadowy hair. She seemed to
expect assistance, and the seat at the bottom of the table was at her request left
vacant until after they had begun the meal. She then asked Gabriel to take the
place and the duties appertaining to that end, which he did with great readiness.
At this moment Mr. Boldwood came in at the gate, and crossed the green to
Bathsheba at the window. He apologized for his lateness: his arrival was
evidently by arrangement.
"Gabriel," said she, "will you move again, please, and let Mr. Boldwood come
Oak moved in silence back to his original seat.
The gentleman-farmer was dressed in cheerful style, in a new coat and white
waistcoat, quite contrasting with his usual sober suits of grey. Inwardy, too, he
was blithe, and consequently chatty to an exceptional degree. So also was
Bathsheba now that he had come, though the uninvited presence of Pennyways,
the bailiff who had been dismissed for theft, disturbed her equanimity for a while.
Supper being ended, Coggan began on his own private account, without
reference to listeners: --
I've lost my love, and l care not, I've lost my love, and l care not; I shall soon
have another That's better than t'other; I've lost my love, and I care not.
This lyric, when concluded, was received with a silently appreciative gaze at the
table, implying that the performance, like a work by those established authors
who are independent of notices in the papers, was a well-known delight which
required no applause.
"Now, Master Poorgrass, your song!" said Coggan.
"I be all but in liquor, and the gift is wanting in me," said Joseph, diminishing
"Nonsense; wou'st never be so ungrateful, Joseph -- never!" said Coggan,
expressing hurt feelings by an inflection of voice. "And mistress is looking hard at
ye, as much as to say, "Sing at once, Joseph Poorgrass."
"Faith, so she is; well, I must suffer it! ... Just eye my features, and see if the tell-
tale blood overheats me much, neighbours?"
"No, yer blushes be quite reasonable," said Coggan.
"I always tries to keep my colours from rising when a beauty's eyes get fixed on
me," said Joseph, differently; "but if so be 'tis willed they do, they must."
"Now, Joseph, your song, please," said Bathsheba, from the window.
"Well, really, ma'am," he replied, in a yielding tone, "I don't know what to say. It
would be a poor plain ballet of my own composure."
"Hear, hear!" said the supper-party.


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Chicago-area dealers/collector - Take Me Out To The Card Show - April 27
Chicago-area sports card and memorabilia dealers - Take Me Out To The Card Show is set for April 27 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, home of the Kane County Cougars, in Geneva. The Cougars are now the Cubs Class-A affiliate. The show is being held on the park's stadium level.
We still have a few spots available for dealers, card shop owners or memorabilia sellers. Depending on your space needs, we have single and multiple tables available, as well as private suites that allow for larger displays. The show is scheduled to feature autograph signers, live group breaks, pack wars and giveaways.
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Our 72W x 36H Radius Design Enclosed Bulletin Board is better than the competitors because our superior construction methods and materials result in a better cabinet that lasts longer and is easier to maintain.
The radius design display case has a narrow profile so its sits closer to the wall. This is great for crowded hallways or tight fitting areas. The corners are rounded so there are no sharp corners that could catch clothing or cause injury.
Our cabinet casing is a structural element that holds the bulletin board in its channel. The channel makes the board easily removable and replaceable. Our competitors use the bulletin board to hold their frame casing together, thus you cannot replace it without destroying it.
The enclosed bulletin board display case corners are mitered and reinforced with locking brackets. The frame casing is constructed with a natural satin extruded anodized aluminum frame, which is manufactured with alloy 6063-T6, a superior metal for signage because of its strength, hardness and corrosion resistance.
Easy to install so that your cabinet sits plum and your doors swing flush. First attach a cleat (provided) to your wall and place the bulletin board sign cabinet over the cleat. There is a recessed area on the back of our cabinet that will fit tightly onto the cleat. Then attach angle brackets with fasteners to the bottom of the cabinet. Includes mounting hardware (no fasteners).
A top-quality, 1/32 inch self-sealing natural cork is laminated to 7/16 inch fiberboard which slides into the case channel. The cork board can be optionally covered with fire retardant fabric to create a colorful, stylish posting surface. The fire retardant fabric complies with NFPA Standard No. 101 CLASS A.
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This item comes with a one year manufacturer's guarantee. Added options take an extra 3-5 days lead time to produce.
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Grade Level: 9th - 10th; Type: Physical Science, Life Science
How does talking on a cell phone affect driving?
- How is our attention and focus affected by cellular phone usage
- Are there changes in performance when concentrating on driving vs. talking on a cell phone and driving?
As the cellular phone market increases so do the number of users. According to the Nielsen 2010 report there are 223 million cell phone users over the age of 13, roughly 66% of the US population. There are approximately 190 million licensed drivers in the US. Talking on cell phones has become commonplace even in the car. In the 1980's cellular phones were first outfitted into cars. Today, automobile manufacturers offer options to integrate cell phones so it seems as if driving and talking on the phone go hand in hand? Studies have compared the effect of driving while on the phone to driving while drunk. These effects include slower reaction time and "inattention blindness".We will examine the effects of talking on cell phone while driving using a driving video game as a simulation.
- Driving Video Game - video game system or computer
- Need for Speed (EA Games), Mario Kart (Nintendo)
- Cellular phone (1 for the experimenter and 1 for the subject).
- Have each subject play the video game.
- Play the same level/board for all players.
- Subject should play 3 times.
- Record the scores for all 3 trials
- 30 min. break - have the subject perform another task unrelated to driving such as crossword puzzles or other games.
- Have the subject play the video game while talking on the phone.
- Call the individual at a specific point in the game (30 seconds in)
- Have a list of questions to ask the user as well as a story. Questions should spark conversation.
i. What is the weather like today? Where was the last place you went on vacation?
ii. Did you see the new episode of ____ last night? What did you think?
iii. Last week I went to the movies and saw…
- Subject should play 3 times, each while talking on the phone.
- Record the scores for all 3 trials.
Terms/Concepts: Driving Distractions; What are the physical effects of distractions while driving?;Inattention blindness
- Cell Phones and Driving: Research Update, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. 2008.
- http://www.cmu.edu/news/archive/2008/March/march5_drivingwhilelistening.shtml
- http://www.distraction.gov/stats-and-facts/#electronic
- http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/press/nielsen-fact-sheet-2010.pdf
- http://www.unews.utah.edu/p/?r=062206-1


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12-14 rue Joseph de Maistre, Paris 75018, France Paris - 75018, Paris, France
14, allee du Verger 95700, Roissy, En, France Paris - Paris, France
50 rue des Mathurins75008 Paris (France) Paris - Paris, France
3 Rue De Boulainvilliers 75016 Paris (France) Paris - 75016, Paris, France
112 rue du faubourg St-Honore, 75008 Paris, France Paris - 75008, Paris, France
Easily one of the popular attractions in Paris since its inception, Moulin Rouge is a must stop in Paris. Situated in the heart of the Montmartre district, Moulin Rouge is a dance and burlesque nightclub thats been operating since the late 19th century, and has become one of the main draws to the red light district.While the Moulin Rouge once served as the birthplace of the Bohemian art movement and lifestyle, it is nowadays primarily a place for entertainment, offering nightly burlesque performances and the occasional special event by a popular entertainment star. Past events have included concerts by Elton John, Ella Fitzgerald, Liza Minelli, Frank Sinatra, and countless others. Theres generally always something going on at the Moulin Rouge that will thrill travelers, but its often quite busy, so be sure to reserve a seat well in advance.
Moulin Rouge Details
Address: 82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 53 09 82 82
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A Gentleman's Dignity Synopsis Korean Drama. Korean drama A Gentleman's Dignity make a big achievement. After a surprise to directly penetrate the rating of 10% on the premiere episode, A Gentleman's Dignity is now a surprise again by winning the ratings above 20% in the 10 episodes that aired on June 24, 2012 yesterday. With such a high achievement, A Gentleman's Dignity be the most popular Korean dramas today.
A Gentleman's Dignity also established itself as the top ahead of his nearest rival, Time Slip Dr. Jin is only obtained 12.7% rating based on a survey of AGB Nielsen Media Research in the same episode.
|A Gentleman's Dignity Synopsis Korean Drama
"We achieved 20%! Thank you to everyone who has watched the broadcast (we play). Passe! I'll assume you all liked Taesan, my character. "Said actor Kim Soo Ro in his personal twitter account after learning achievement A Gentleman's Dignity as reported Soompi.
A Gentleman's Dignity Synopsis Korean Drama : A Gentleman's Dignity is a drama that tells of intrigue and romance 4 middle-aged men who still think they are young despite the age of four heads. Played by Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ha Neul, Kim Soo Ro, Kim Min Jong, and Lee Jong Hyuk, A Gentleman's Dignity comes every Saturday and Sunday in the Korean television station, SBS. A Gentleman's Dignity Synopsis Korean Drama.


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Idaho Criminal Rule 6.5. Grand Jury Proceedings.
(a) Grand Jury Subpoenas. A grand jury subpoena or subpoena duces tecum may be issued by either the presiding juror or the prosecutor in the manner provided by law.
(b) Questioning of Witnesses. Witnesses may be questioned by the prosecuting attorney, the presiding juror, and other members of the grand jury under the direction of the presiding juror.
(c) Evidence for Defendant. The grand jury is not bound to hear evidence for the defendant, but it is their duty to weigh all the evidence submitted to them, and when they have reason to believe that other evidence within their reach will explain away the charge, they should order such evidence to be produced, and for that purpose may require the prosecuting attorney to issue process for the witnesses.
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FORT BENNING, Ga., April 20 (AP)--Friends, foes and neutrals fraternized in a theatre tent here today for the official analysis of the first week's campaigning in manoeuvres designed to test the streamlined army corps set-up.
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CWU Mobile Version 3.0 was released this week by the Apple App Store (for iPads, iPhones, and iPod-Touches) and by Google Play (for all Android devices). If you already have CWU Mobile on your device, you will automatically receive notification that it is available for download. If you do not have CWU Mobile, we encourage you to download the Official CWU App! Just search on CWU Mobile from the App Store or Google Play.
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Date of Stay: June, 2014
It is located right off the interstate, so it was a little loud. There was mini golf on site, and we really wanted to play, but couldn't due to time constraints. The pull-through was plenty large enough for us. All our amenities worked great. The lady that worked there "just happened" to still be up at 1am when we pulled in. She registered us and guided us to our site. It was very kind of her. I would camp here again in the future and I would recommend it to others.
Date of Stay: June, 2014
It was a nice park, but nothing really to shout about. Everyone was friendly and all the amenities worked. Our pull-through was located close to the playground and our kids enjoyed that very much. I would recommend it to others and would stay there if we were ever in the area again.
Date of Stay: May, 2014
The staff are incredibly sweet and helpful. The park is clean, but somewhat barren at the sites (no grass). The older playground equipment should be condemned and removed...it is old, rusty, full of splinters and just plain dangerous (especially the merry go round)! The newer playground equipment is fine, but the owner prefers only toddlers use it, even though it's not sized for toddlers. There are mountains surrounding the park, so the view is breathtaking no matter where you look! The store is well stocked. The game room is adequate and fun. It is the halfway point between Colorado Springs and Woodland Park, about 20 minutes from each. I would camp there again and I've recommended it to a few people.
Date of Stay: April, 2014
The staff is very friendly and quick to respond to my needs. Although we are full-time RVers, we stay at each park a few months before heading to the next one. We travel for my husband's work. We've been here nearly 6 months so far, with another 3 to go, until we move on. Everything about this park is great! The manager is doing a fantastic job of renovating the park and he sees to it that everything is always in working order (pool, spa, restrooms, laundry, etc). It is clean and tidy and surprisingly, it also has a lot of grass (not at the sites) surrounding the sites. The restrooms are probably the nicest I've ever seen. They have been renovating the store as well, and they now sell food/drinks/ice. Beer is available at all local gas stations. Propane is available on site. It is close to local attractions and about a 23 minute drive to Farmington's closest Wal-Mart. Sites are large and well-spaced and they're going to build even larger pull-throughs soon. All the picnic tables have been resanded/repainted to look brand-new! We're going to miss this park and everyone that works here when it's time for us to go. I would definitely camp here again, and I've already referred many people to here, with equally a pleasant stay and experience. The only reason I'm giving it a 9 instead of 10, is because there are some small holes in the dog park fence that I worry small dogs might be able to escape through if they were persistent.
Date of Stay: February, 2014
This place ended up feeling like home after 2 months of staying there. The park was outstanding, the residents and snow birds were friendly, and the staff was kind, considerate and helpful. The park truly was "family-friendly" and we felt welcome there the second we pulled in. The pool was warm and wonderful. The laundry facilities were more than adequate. The community room and fitness/rec room were accommodating, clean and not lacking. There were always planned activities to participate in, with lots of yummy and free food. The playground was new, safe and fun. There were lots of citrus fruit trees on site everywhere in the park, all ripe for the taking. Ya gotta love fresh fruit! The sites to pull on were paved, the walking around on your site area was gravel, but there was a decent sized patio that was paved that you would step out of your rig onto. The rest of the park was paved, which made jogging, walking and bike riding an easy task. It was close to numerous attractions and close to downtown Phoenix. We will definitely stay here again if we're ever in the area. We recommend it to others all the time, and they stay there with an equally enjoyable experience.
Date of Stay: January, 2014
We stayed here for about 2 months. It was awesome picking fresh citrus fruits from the trees in the park. You can have as much as you want, but only as much as you and your family can eat. The pool was bathwater warm, so swimming in the middle of winter was an incredible experience (this was our first time snowbirding). The staff was accommodating, but not super friendly. The park was "family-friendly", but there was no playground for children. Children and pets were advised to stay off the grass...the little bit that they had. It was a somewhat unwelcoming feeling we had staying there, so we ended up moving to a different RV park, which was a million times better for our family's needs. I did like that the whole park was paved. It made jogging parking, leveling, bike riding really easy. We would NOT stay here again, only because it didn't really feel family friendly, and we would only recommend it to people staying there without children.
Date of Stay: January, 2014
I have zero complaints about this park, it and its staff were incredible! We started there about 5 months and we miss it everyday. The staff always bent over backwards for us anytime we needed anything. The park/store/restrooms/fitness room/pool were always kept ridiculously clean and in fine working order. The only time it got 100% full was for race weekend. It's close to many attractions including: Richmond, King's Dominion amusement park, about 2 hours from D.C. and about 2 hours from VA beach. There is plenty of room between sites, lots of old, beautiful (but well groomed) oak trees and grass. We would definitely camp there again, and I've already had quite a few people camp there on my suggestion, and they loved it, too!


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Suspect Heater Valve, but no DTC's??
seems like many of us are having HVAC problems which are difficult to troubleshoot. like some of you, my problem is that my heat works for 10-20min, then it blows cold until i crank up the temp another 10-15 degrees. this cycle continues until i hit MAX temp (91F). sometimes air stays hot, sometimes gets cool again. as i start to lower temp again, the fan speed also backs off...so far, so good...until i back down to approx 65F...then fan speed goes back up and system blows cool air. after reading numerous posts, i'm thinking the problem is the heater control valve. but my peake reader shows no faults other than 92 (small evap leak) which i'm guessing is probably my gas cap (unrelated to this problem).
anyone know if a bad heater valve would result in a fault code? i would think so, but i'm not getting one.
this is the best e46 board, hands down...and nobody out there knows anything about fault codes on bad heater valves??
No it will not trigger a fault code for a faulty heater valve.
This is an old thread but it turned up on my search for "heater control valve".
I found this post intriguing because I am also throwing code 92 EVAP capillary leak, .5mm detected. Aside from the code, I'm noticing a regular tapping sound which occurs every 8-12 seconds or so. I have narrowed down the sound as coming from my heater control valve (attached to left front strut housing just below/beside the MAF sensor and intake boot).
It hasn't started getting cold yet around here so I have not had a chance to test the heating ability of the system --a symptom noted in other posts.
So, my question is: is my heater control valve bad or is it more likely that related hoses are cracked/leaking? or is it indicative of other problems?
As a side note, possibly related, my coolant reservoir bleeder screw has broken resulting in some fluid leaking. I've just ordered all the parts for a cooling system overhaul. Anyone think this will stop the heater valve from tapping?
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During the Big One for One Drop Scott Seiver and Tobias Reinkemeier played one of the most interesting hands of the year in which the latter folded pocket aces on the turn. During the EPT Barcelona Super High Roller we pulled Seiver aside to talk about this hand and he gave us his thoughts on the gravity of the situation.
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Yeah 95 speed. Who woulda thunk
The demo is out for those who are interested.
Carr is faster than that.. stronger, too.David Carr - 71 overall, 67 speed, 71 awareness, 88 throw power, 74 deep accuracy
I haven't bought Madden since '11, and even that I didn't play too much. Hearing good things about this years title. Already put down $25 towards it a couple months ago when I full paid for Black Ops II.
I paid all of Madden 13 off already. Going to pay off NHL 13 when I go in to pick up madden 13.
I always loved call of duty games but not anymore lol.
anyone else loving the demo? i mean, its a little quirky, but it is leaps and bounds in the right direction. the physics engine has some weird moments for sure, but it is SO much better than years past. linebackers and corners dont jump routes that they should not be able to jump. giants nascar package is in there. seems that fatigue is much more realistic this year. i played ita few days ago so i forget other things i liked
one thing thats driving me insane is the replays, they are atrocious. a 1 second cut to when the QB is releasing the ball, then slow mo of the receiver already catching the ball. have they never heard of skycam, or showing the entire play? some cool plays happen and they just show nothing of any relevance to the play, and theres no instant replay to do it yourself on the demo. even if it was, it breaks up the flow of the game having to go into replay mode yourself.
the commentary is ok, its just generic as usual. sounds nice though. occasionally you will get a line that actually relates to the individual play. its amazing that they still can't be specific with their commentary, yet every other sports game has. "i don't like field goals, take more shots at the end zone". ok, would have been nice if Phil said "the 49ers.... have a 3rd and manageable down in the red zone, and they just play very conservative with a run off tackle. I don't like teams not even playing for the conversion, let alone taking a shot to score. 3 points is nice, but they keep the other team in the game, which is dangerous Jim. especially against an offense.... like the New York Giants." all they have to do is plug in the team specific titles at the beginning and end, and they can just run a generic line criticizing a conservative team. EA talks about them adding thousands of lines of dialogue to the game, and they always end up sounding like drawn out rambling.
but as far as the game goes, against the CPU, it felt good. didn't get irritated or felt cheated at all. the planting and locomotion for everyone running on the field still feels off, but its functional, and the passing game is functional now too. at last, i think there are no glaring issues with the gameplay. i just have gripes with the presentation, and the fact that they make Eli look like special Ed in every single game, they hate him. he has that giant brow and nose all the time, with this tiny helmet.
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I think the commentary and crowd noise is better than it's ever been. Instead of breaking down one player like that repetitive nonsense last year, they mix it up nicely breaking down several key players. I think the running game is solid... you gotta be patient, follow your blocks and mix in some jukes and stiff arms. Catching the ball seems a lil bit more realistic how the defenders break up the pass by either swatting it or laying a nice hit. The Kinect feature Is broken and I hope they patch it before the release but all in all, I love this year's Madden and I can finally say that EA has pleased this longtime, dIsgruntled 2K5 fan.


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Jolly LLB: Will Arshad excel as the single lead?
Arshad Warsi is playing the character of a struggling lawyer Jagdish Tyagi aka Jolly in the film.
New Delhi: Arshad Warsi is a name that the viewers associate with comic timing. Some of Arshad's better performances have been seen in films where he played the characters that helped the lead actors in establishing the premise. Be it 'Munnabhai' or 'Golmaal', Arshad had to give edge to fellow actors in order to take the narrative forward, but this time director Subhash Kapoor has presented Arshad Warsi as a lead actor in a film that suits Arshad's style.
The story of the film revolves around a struggling lawyer Jagdish Tyagi aka Jolly, who is not succeeding on any front of life, but one day he finds a case which has the potential of changing his life and career forever. However, the only obstacle in his path is a much sought after lawyer Rajpal (Boman Irani). Now, Jolly has to strike a balance between his personal and professional life, so that he can emerge as a winner in the court battle of his life time.
Amrita Rao, who is playing the role of Sandhya, is doing a lead character after a long gap. Last time she was seen in 'Love U Mr Kalakaar'.
In an interview given to IANS, Arshad said, "When people accept such films, it opens doors for good cinema. There are a lot of good filmmakers who cannot make their films because they are into this kind of cinema."
He added, "When films like 'Kai Po Che', 'Barfi!' work and if 'Jolly LLB' also works, a lot of those writers, who write such movies will be encouraged to come forward. This is good cinema and it should be made."
Arshad was recently seen in 'Zila Ghaziabad' where he played the character of a local gangster, and now he is doing a satirical film like 'Jolly LLB'. This shows his versatility and the makers of 'Jolly LLB' would be relying on his range to impress the audience. (With inputs from IANS)
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Well, I plan on getting laid on the 26th and 31st so I don't know what being celibate has anything to do with it. Second of all, if you think Hanover is the only place which does something like this, you're just plain dumb. I love the tradition, but I love even more how bent out of shape people get as if when trick or treat takes place really matters. Get over yourself, grow up and have some fun.simply celibate a national holiday WITH the nation. Dumb, just plain non-thinking DUMB!
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#23 Oct 23, 2010
Why should he get over himself? You are the person on a public forum bragging about "getting laid" in a HALLOWEEN discussion that could include kids participating? Inappropriate much? Or maybe your just trolling? Get a life maggot there are kids reading this forum too!!!
#24 Oct 23, 2010
Do any of you have a paid "Holiday" on the 31st?
#25 Oct 23, 2010
That's Sunday, how many people do you know who get paid for a "holiday" that falls on a Sunday? Here is some info about what happens on the 31st which is Sunday. This should help anybody who is not sure what next Sunday or Halloween is. Glad I could help!
#26 Oct 24, 2010
You missed the point, is October 31st a paid holiday no matter what day it falls on? Any takers?
#27 Oct 24, 2010
October 31st is Halloween and it's a holiday, nobody debates that, what's your angle?
#29 Oct 24, 2010
No angle, a straight forward question which you did not answer. If this "holiday" falls on a weekday due you have a paid day off?
#30 Oct 24, 2010
When can the ocmplaints start about people putting out their chairs early to hold a spot for the parade? You know the one where we get to complain that only the unemployed get a good spot because those of us that work can't put out chairs during the day because we are at work....
#31 Oct 24, 2010
I don't know why people are not helping, but I can get you up to speed due to years as a labor attorney and I will help you to learn about paid holidays...FOR FREE :-)
Some people get "holiday pay" if Halloween falls on a work day but they take off (or biz closes to celebrate), some people just are off without pay, some people get overtime to work on the Halloween holiday and of course some employers expect you to work and your pay rate is not altered. It all depends on your arrangement with the place where you work. Some businesses have no paid holidays, not even Christmas! You really need to work this out with your employer if it is important to have certain paid holidays. Because the USA is a free country it cannot mandate specific paid or non-paid holidays for private business. I guess the answer to your question can be nearly anything you imagine depending on where you work, how important you are to the company and what your agreement is with your employer...best of luck finding the job opportunity you seek!
#33 Oct 24, 2010
You didn't answer the question either and I am not looking for a job. Since there have been no positive answers then I take it that no one that has posted gets paid for the halloween "holiday".
By the way, your answer was worth what I paid for it, absolutely nothing.
#34 Oct 24, 2010
What is a "positive answer", you mean you NEEDED somebody saying "yes", ok YES in 2005-2008 I got holiday pay on Halloween just like Martin described, so what of it? Next time you have an answer in mind just blurt out your opinion instead of this meandering dishonest nonsense you just embarked on. Martin nailed it, I've had a few jobs in my time and he described the possibilities pretty darn well. I'm not surprised that you don't want a job either, who would have you?
What the heck is wrong with you kid? Martin was the only person kind enough to indulge your silly question (who KNOWS where it was going?)and you chastise him for giving you a dead on and honest answer? Let me guess, you are a teenager? What an entitlement issue! Go ask mommy if you can have your video game back, you are not able to play with grown ups. LOL!
#35 Oct 24, 2010
All I was looking for was a simple yes or no. You answered the question and then some, but some people just like to ramble on and on and on. Best you see a doctor for that condition.
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#38 Oct 24, 2010
I'm sure togetherness and sense of community will prevail like it often does in Hanover...or maybe just mitigated anarchy. See ya at the parade, my kids always have a great time watching the spectacle...and the parade is nice too!
#39 Oct 26, 2010
I like the mitigated anarchy.....:)
#40 Oct 23, 2012
"Go back to ________, " first sign of an ignoramus. Heres a free education. First of all, most people dont have a choice what city they live in. They live where they work. Most cannot just get a job somewhere else, and even those who feasibly could change jobs, woud experience a great hardship doing so. Second, moving out of the problem isnt the solution to theproblem. We live in a democracy. There wil be some old codgers or satanists who dont participate in events, and others who do. The answer is not for one group to go away so the other can live happily. The answer is for peoples voices, including complaints, to be heard and the majority to rule. Which brings me to number three. We in the community all pay taxes, whether we like all the rules here or not. We pay the taxes that pay the city that pays the salary of the boards that make the rules. So we have a right to protest those rules. What people need to do is not move , but go down to city hall during the town meeting and tell them to pound sand.
#41 Oct 24, 2014
Isn't Newville smaller than New Oxford?
#42 Oct 27, 2014
Why must you be intentionally mean? Is your life so small and miserable that you must bring others down to your level?
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(CNSNews.com) – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she has "never" wished that she could be the one making the decisions facing President Obama, and she insisted she will not run for president again.
In what is believed to be her first unequivocal, public disavowal of still harboring presidential ambitions, Clinton laughed and answered "no" when asked directly on the NBC's Today show, "Will you ever run for president again?"
"No, no, no," she told interviewer Ann Curry. "I mean, this [being secretary of state] is a great job. It is a 24/7 job, and I'm looking forward to retirement at some point."
The interview was recorded in Zurich on Saturday and broadcast on Monday.
Clinton lost a hard-fought nomination battle to Obama, conceding in June 2008 and going on to support him in the presidential campaign. After defeating Sen. John McCain in November, Obama on December 1 formally announced that his former rival would be his nominee as secretary of state.
Clinton will be 69 at the end of the 2016 election campaign. By contrast, McCain turned 72 during the latter stages of his unsuccessful campaign. President Reagan was 73 when he ran for a second term in 1984 and turned 74 several weeks after being sworn in.
As recently as July, Clinton was not as firm in denying the possibility of another presidential run. Asked about it during a visit to Bangkok, she told Thai interviewers "that's not anything I'm at all thinking about," and "that's not anything that is at all on my radar screen."
Her flat denial on NBC's "Today" show is likely to undercut the hopes of her supporters and end the speculation of analysts pondering a 2016 run by the woman who came closer to the Oval Office than any other in history.
Before now, some had even not ruled out the possibility of another Clinton attempt in three years' time.
"As President Obama's poll numbers continue to decline steadily, Hillary Clinton is not unaware of the potential which rests within this developing scene," Brian Mark Weber, professor of U.S. history at American Military University, wrote in August, mulling the possibility of a Clinton bid in 2012 in the event Obama's first term is deemed a "failure."
The more common commentary envisaged a 2016 run, prompted in part by poll numbers suggesting that, with the divisive campaign over, Americans' views about Clinton had tempered somewhat.
(An NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll in March found that 59 percent of respondents viewed her in a positive light – more than 10 points higher than the highest ratings she received during the campaign.)
In the Today interview, Clinton denied ever wishing that it could be she making the decisions rather than Obama.
"I have to tell you it never crosses my mind," she said.
"Never?" pressed Curry.
"No, not all. I am part of the team that makes the decisions."
Clinton also described as "absurd" the suggestion that she was being marginalized in the administration.
"I believe in delegating power," she said. "I'm not one of these people who feels like I have to have my face in the front of the newspaper or on the TV in every moment of the day.
"I would be irresponsible and negligent were I to say, 'Oh no, everything must come to me,' " she said. "Now, maybe that is a woman's thing. Maybe I'm totally secure and feel absolutely no need to go running around in order for people to see what I'm doing. It's just the way I am."
Presiding over a U.N. Security Council meeting two weeks ago, Clinton prompted laughter and applause when she told the gathering, "I kind of like being a president, so I – this may go on a little longer than anticipated."
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Deck the hallsDid you know? It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas all around Haywood County
I'm such a "right jolly old elf" that you might think Christmas is my favorite time of year — but it isn't.
Like most men, I don't look forward to dragging 20 or more storage tubs up from the basement, or stringing the icicle lights outside on the deck, or trimming the tree with (at minimum) 10 strings of lights and 50 years' accumulation of ornaments. Bah humbug!
It's my wife's job to "deck the halls" at our house, but I must admit that I thoroughly enjoy the transformation that happens all around (and despite) me: bells on the doorknobs, cherished quilts up on the wall, stockings on the chimney, garlands everywhere, and my hats — I have my own collection of Santa hats that come out every year. Carol (aptly named after Christmas Carol) also brings out her extensive collection of holiday music — everything from Allan Jackson to Ella Fitzgerald, Sting to those stinking Chipmunks.
Now that we have an Apple TV, Carol's carols will be streaming 24/7, in every room of the house. But during the daytime, I can escape and explore the many quieter Christmas displays throughout Haywood County.
For starters, I don't think you can find a nicer Christmas tree than this year's 18-foot beauty at J. Arthur's restaurant in Maggie Valley.
Did you know? — Every year the staff at J. Arthur's brings in a special team of ringers and riggers to creatively, and artfully, decorate their tree, from top to bottom. They are none other than Troy Graves and Scott Nielsen, owners of nearby Cabbage Rose, and a handful of their friends.
I think their 2012 effort, pictured here, is "da bomb" of tannenbaums. By the way, J. Arthur's tree (unlike the Biltmore House behemoth) comes from our own Haywood County, home to many local Christmas tree farms, from none other than Boyd's Christmas tree farm.
Boyd's is a preferred destination for people from all over the Midwest, who often spend the weekend in one of Boyd's quaint log cabins, so they can "choose and cut" their own beautiful Christmas tree.
I had the opportunity a couple years ago to accompany students from Jonathon Valley Elementary to Boyd's on their field trip to "choose and cut" their school tree. I don't know who had more fun — the students, the teachers or the "glowing" Boyd family. Personally, I'll treasure that day and seeing the "true meaning of Christmas" on the faces of all those boys and girls.
Ah, youth. It's wasted on the young. But I digress.
Back to Haywood County, where you can see signs of upcoming Christmas just about everywhere. Even Jake Marzullo, Maggie Valley's carver extraordinaire, has nestled a few hand-carved Santas and Christmas trees amidst the ever-changing pack of bears. That guy's got talent, for sure!
Speaking about talent, I must come back to Cabbage Rose, which is packed to the brim with Christmas treasures of all shapes and sizes, many personally designed by owners Graves and Nielsen.
(Another) Did you know? — This talented pair was recently recognized by their peers for the outstanding design and creativity of their booth at the annual Charlotte Christmas Show. Cabbage Rose in Maggie Valley is 10 times the size of their booth. You really must see it.
Speaking of "must-see" Christmas experiences, Waynesville has its own store where (as the name implies) Christmas is Everyday. Owner Deanna Schleifer has gifts and decorations for all the Christmas-lovers on your list. And BTW, her storefront is a great place to pose for your family pictures with Santa.
Which reminds me, how much I miss Nina Snow and her treasure of a store, Cackleberry Mountain. I've had so much fun over the years — chiding "Mrs. Snow" about the cause/effect nature of her decorative snowflakes. We miss you, Nina, but so far this season — I don't miss the snow!
You know, now that I have wheezed on for over 700 words, I'm starting to get into the swing of this whole Christmas thing.
Truth be known, it's one of my favorite times here in Haywood County — which reminds me to remind you to shop local. We are blessed with an abundance of hometown, homespun gift sources. They are all around us. Happy shopping.


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Next Board Of Education Meeting Monday, June 5, 2017
Welcome Dr. Bryan Abernethy to Transylvania County Schools as the principal of Brevard High School for the 2017-18 academic year.
The Transylvania Times is featuring a short series about the competitive grants that the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation (TCSEF) awards Transylvania County Schools' teachers each year. This week's grant was awarded to Rosman High School Health Sciences teacher Stephanie Ramsey for "Health Models for Teaching."
Sweeping all their performance marks with Superior ratings, the BHS Chorus brought home an illustrious award. Ensemble and singers have enjoyed success this year, and are ready to prepare for more.
The inaugural meet on April 11, 2017, at the new Frank Patton Track will host teams from seven schools, including Brevard, Rosman, T.C. Roberson, and Swain County.
Rosman and Brevard FBLA both had students earns spots at nationals in Anaheim this summer, and a Tiger alum gave a short speech, having risen to president of PBL, the sister organization for college students.
Students from "TIME 4 Real Science" competed recently at state-level contests, with some earning coveted spots at national competitions. All represented well for Transylvania County and scientific inquiry.
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This was my version of a pattern from Windham Fabrics. I donated this quilt to the local VA hospital on Memorial Day.
Great quilt. How wonderful of you to donate it to the VA hospital. I like your appliqued star blocks.
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"If we believe in good and evil,
then we must wish to be good, and if we wish to be good, then we must
confront evil because that is what good people do, and if we are
going to confront evil, then we must be engaged in battle against
Which, as far as I can see, is about
as good a one-sentence explanation as we are likely to get of why
Catholics should resist legalized same-sex marriage, not accept it.
(Before I go any further: no, I'm not
saying gays who want to get married are evil people. I make no such
judgment. What I'm saying is that the underlying rationale for gay
marriage is evil because grounded in destructive untruth. I'll say
more about that in a minute.)
Joseph Bottum, a former editor of
First Things, is a decent and earnest man, and his lengthy
piece in the September 13 Commonweal is likewise decent and
earnest. But its argument for Catholic acceptance of gay marriage
simply doesn't stand up.
The heart of it is this. Gay marriage
advocates aren't winning the political and public opinion fights
because they have better PR (although they certainly do); they're
winning, says Bottum, because "they have better logic, given
the premises available to the culture."
Two things should be said about this.
The first is that Bottum's argument
for Catholics to back off from this fight reflects an unstated but
very unattractive elitism. At no point does he address or even
acknowledge the situation of people of conscience who reject gay
unions but are forced by government to cooperate or face penalties.
Already this has happened--here in the
case of a bakery that makes wedding cakes, there to a husband and
wife team of wedding photographers, and others as well--and it will
go on happening. But the problems of bakers, photographers, and the
like when forced by government to cooperate with gay marriage seem
not to register with Bottum. They should.
Second, take another look at that
phrase, "the premises available to the culture." Bottum is
right about this--same-sex marriage is in sync with the fundamental
values of contemporary secular culture. Hence its rapid rise.
But suppose a culture's premises are
mad? Every system of governance operates by the logic of certain
cultural premises, but does consistency make evil policy right? The
Nazis in Germany were true to their principles. The authoritarian
rulers of North Korea are true to theirs. A regime's consistency with
the mad principles of its peculiar culture does not validate its evil
In his landmark 1981 study After
Virtue (University of Notre Dame Press), Alasdair MacIntyre
called the world view of today's secular culture "liberal
individualism." I'd call it libertarian individualism myself,
"libertarian" being descriptively closer to the mark than
"liberal." Whatever you call it, it's radically at odds
with the moral tradition of the Judeo-Christian West.
To his credit, Bottum believes in
evangelizing culture. His preferred tool for that is what he calls
"enchantment." By all means, then, let secular culture be
enchanted. But let's not imagine doing that will be easy or fun.
Father Longenecker writes, "we
have only two options: either we drift further into the nothing of
nihilism and continue to commit a kind of cultural and corporate
suicide, or we get better." Fighting the good fight on gay
marriage isn't the whole of getting better, just a necessary part.
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Been offered a limited slip differential for £100 was wondering if this is a worth while mod?
Would be intrested in peoples opinions on how much of a difference it would make?
cheers Jonny
Been offered a limited slip differential for £100 was wondering if this is a worth while mod?
Would be intrested in peoples opinions on how much of a difference it would make?
cheers Jonny
Definately is But you got to make sure it'll fit first-what is it from?
The guy who offered it to me is a mechanic so i assume he knows it will fit Think it may have been off a E30 not sure will have a chat with him was gonna put a quad exhaust off a M3 he had laying around on it but theres a huge spare tire well in the way =/
I don't know what the going rate is but £100 for an LSD seems very worthwhile. Don't know if one from an e30 will fit so stk is your man on this one
its either off a E30 he had there or an M3 so one or the other really
If its from an E36 3l M3 it should fit OK but the flanges would need to be swapped.IIRC the 316 has a small case diff but a medium case diff will into the subframe OK,however if its from an M3 EVO then you would need the entire subframe from the EVO too cause its a large case diff so wont fit.I am looking into if an E30 diff will fit because they had a different rear suspension set-up...Still £100 for an LSD is very very good,the small case LSD's that come as OEM with your car are quite rare and go for £400-£500 easily.An M3 EVO LSD is far more common and considerbly cheaper-I picked up and entire M3 evo rear axle-including LSD,brakes etc for £300-but a 3l M3 LSD will go for £300 on its own
If you can find out which car the LSD is from would be the first thing to do but then again if it did not fit you could flog it off on Ebay for a fair bit more
Edit: having a look on realoem the E36 compact used the same LSD as the 316 coupe-as the compact had the same rear suspension as an E30 then an E30 LSD should fit
Thanks for that StK that i really really helpful i will get on the phone and find out tomorrow
ti's have a different diff to the e36 coupe. An e30 diff (LSD or not) will not fit into your e36 coupe.
The actual lsd case inside the differential from an e30, can be shimmed in to fit an e36 medium case differential. I don't know if i'd trust your mechanic to do this
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Alright spoke to the guy today maybe not as simple as thought but he thinks he can get it too fit its a LSD off a 535 bmw 1995 what do you guys think its not worth trying??
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It is starting middle linebacker Josh Hull, a redshirt junior who entered the program as a walk-on. Though Nittany Lion coach Joe Paterno seemed a bit irritated when told Hull has been heavily criticized by fan, the player himself refuses to get fired up over it.
I'm aware of some of the criticism, Hull said. I've taken it as it comes. You're going to experience some good; you're going to experience some bad. You don't let the negative experiences affect you in a negative way. I'm going to move on and get better every day at practice.
Hull was thrust into the starting middle linebacker job in the spring, when All-America candidate Sean Lee tore an ACL and was lost for the 2008 season. Though Hull said he looks to Lee for guidance, he has not talked to him about the criticism. If he ever discussed it with anybody, he explained, it would be his family.
One of the reasons for the criticism has been a lack of numbers. Through five games in 2007, middle linebacker Dan Connor had 49 tackles and Lee, playing outside, had 52. Through five games this season, Hull has 21 tackles, none of them for losses.
I'm not quite sure why that number is so low, Hull said. I'm just focused on making all the plays that I'm supposed to be making. I do have the confidence to make the plays that I should be making in my position.
Watching film earlier this week of Penn State 38-24 win over Illinois last Saturday, there was something Hull saw that he felt he needed to work on.
Just being more physical at the point of impact, shedding blocking better than I have been, he said.


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411 Games Fact or Fiction 02.14.12: Attention Seeking Politicians, Diablo 3, Psychonauts 2, and More!
Hello everyone. My name is Daniel Anderson, and this is my second week of doing Fact or Fiction. I want to wish everyone a happy Valentine's Day, and just want to say, forget flowers or chocolate, a video game is a much better gift for your significant other. Of course, I am single so you take my relationship advice at your own risk.
Today's Fact or Fiction edition features Mr. Anti-RPG and The Copy/Paste master Todd Vote going up against fellow new 411Games writer Sean Garmer. And yes, I did throw in the RPG question especially for Todd. Let's see what all they had to say.
1: After hearing Xbox Live General Manager Alex Garden's explanation that any Xbox Live security issue is related to key logging, social engineering, and phishing (but not a security breach), you still feel safe with Xbox Live's security.
Todd Vote – Fiction: Are you trying to tell me there is nothing that Microsoft can do about these email phishing scams? It seems to me that it would benefit them to change the way that whole deal works. There has to be a better way to control the passwords on email addresses. Admittedly, I am not the most tech savvy guy out there, but there has to be something that can be done. It really sounds like they are just trying to brush this off, and that is not cool no matter how you look at it.
Sean Garmer – Fact: Mainly because I do not go on Xbox.com for anything. So, I do not have to deal with the key logging and social engineering that happens from people trying to login via xbox.com. The phishing scam happens to people that are so happy to get a message from somebody that they not only answer it, but give them their personal information as well. The stuff happening with the FIFA games is absolutely ridiculous, but will continue to happen as long as EA continues to have the "Ultimate Team" in these games. Personally, I think they shouldn't even allow gamers to purchase extra card packs with real money. The way EA did NFL Blitz (2012) where you buy card packs with points earned only in the game is the way to go. Besides, are you really playing FIFA 12 if you are only buying cards, and not actually playing soccer matches. After I renew my year subscription to Xbox Live, I'm probably also going to take my card off my Xbox and then go to a store to buy points from now on. I think that is the easiest way to combat the security issue. Just take your card off Xbox.com and go to a store to buy points. The stupid thing is that home consoles should not have to go through this crap. However, with people always trying to hack into stuff, there is only so much you can do. If a hacker really wants to they will get into your system, and the only thing you can do to stop it is keep your card information off your Xbox 360..
0 for 1: It does sound kind of like they are blowing it off, but I am not sure how a company can prevent someone from giving out their private information when we are still plagued with people who still send money to a "Nigerian Prince" when asked to.
2: With Notch's recent tweet about wanting to get Psychonauts 2 made making headlines, you think we will eventually see the game sometime in the future.
Todd Vote – Fiction: I'm not sure what Notch can do to get Psychonauts 2 made. I mean is he even connected to Tim Schaffer, or Double Fine, or the studio that put the original Psychonauts out? There are so many factors in getting this game made, I don't see how Notch sending a tweet about offering to fund the project is going to suddenly get the ball rolling. There is still plenty of legal tape to cut through, I'm sure. While it would be nice to see a game that pretty much everybody claims to want, I think we are getting a bit ahead of ourselves.
Sean Garmer – Fact: Tim Schafer got people to pledge one million dollars for making a new point and click adventure on the internet. If you have loyal fans like that, and someone like Notch that is willing to put up the money, why the hell not? I loved the first Psychonauts and Schafer's last two games: "Brutal Legend" and the Sesame Street game for Kinect. I am gonna be super excited to hear anything else about Psychonauts materializing on the internet. I think we will see the game happen now that there is definite interest and the game industry will be better for it.
0 for 2: With a new point and click game being made from donations the possibility is there. I think, if the rights issues are worked out, will we eventually see a Psychonauts 2.
3: With Oklahoma State Representative William Fourkiller proposing a 1 percent tax on violent video games, we will see other lawmakers try similar taxes despite the court rulings in the California case.
Todd Vote – Fiction: We covered this in last week's 4PC, here is what I had to say on the subject there: While we are at it, we should also add a 1% tax on every movie sold that could be considered violent, a 1% tax on every TV on DVD set that could be considered violent. While we are at it, there was an episode of Diff'rent Strokes back in the day that dealt with Arnold being touched inappropriately. Perhaps, by this same logic, materials that deal with children being molested should have to add a 5% tax each and every time they are sold. Should Fox News be fined every time they show violent content, which would include when they show footage of said violent games to get their points across? Going one step further, every time a politician says something stupid like that, we should just go ahead and operate, with the intentions of removing 5% of their brains. To quote Mr. Randy Orton, "Stupid, stupid, stupid!"
Sean Garmer – Fiction: No, I do not think this is going to be a growing trend by lawmakers. For one, this Oklahoma thing will not pass because it is too vague. When T for Teen games are considered violent (which is equal to telling 13-year-olds that they cannot watch anything besides PG movies) the lawmakers have no idea what they are doing. So, we are supposed to charge an extra tax on video games that are M rated? Would everyone be ok with telling Mr. Fourkiller he has to pay an extra tax for buying a R rated movie? The people that are involved in law need to focus on making this country better, and not on who is buying M rated games. The fact that I even have to talk about this law being made makes me wonder what lawmakers are really doing in all these meetings.
1 for 3: We will see these bills proposed simply because lawmakers look to get their names mentioned and to make a scene, but not always to solve issues. I do enjoy the irony of a lawmaker with "killer" in his last name campaigning against violence though.
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4: The large number of beta invites to Diablo 3 (100,000) means Blizzard is already stress testing the servers and we will see the game sometime in 1Q 2012.
Sean Garmer – Fiction: We won't see the game in the first quarter of 2012. It is more likely to be the second or even third quarter of 2012. Just because they stress test a beta does not mean that they won't find more bugs or issues in the game. Blizzard has a bad habit of delaying until they feel the game is perfect, and I think the summer might be a better time frame for the game to come out anyway. The good thing about the beta is the servers can be tested and maybe we will see the game come out sooner, but I still feel the summer might be the best time for Diablo 3 to come out.
Todd Vote – Fiction: While it could mean they are stress testing the servers, that in no way will reflect on the release date. I think if we were going to see this game in the first quarter, we would have already been privy to a release date. They would want to get that info out there soon enough so that they could start marketing, I think. I do, however, think that this puts a feasible release date into the second quarter, but we shall see.
2 for 4: The release date was pushed back after this question was written and sent out but I still would have said it would be after 1Q because Blizzard tweaks games, and there will be issues these 100,000 beta testers have found that the early testers didn't.
5: You are interested in checking out the Game of Thrones RPG.
Sean Garmer – Fiction: I have not read the books the series is based on and I have not watched the show because I can't afford HBO. So, right now, I could care less about a Game of Thrones RPG.
Todd Vote – Fiction: You lost me at RPG. Seriously, who screens these new guys? Honestly, I haven't even had a chance to check out Game of Thrones yet. But the idea of an RPG just loses all interest for me. If this were, say, some sort of action game, you could count me in. Good for fans of the property though.
3 for 5: I was hoping for an anti-RPG rant from Todd and he didn't disappoint even if it was shorter then I hoped for. On the topic, I have no interest in a Game of Thrones RPG because, while a popular show and book series, I do not think it would translate well seeing that the book's storyline takes place over several years and is told from different points of view. Just setting it in the world of the novels or HBO series is not enough to make me want to play it.
6: You are surprised EA did not require Syndicate to have an online pass.
Sean Garmer – Fact: When they required a season pass for SSX, I was very surprised to find out that Syndicate didn't get one as well. I think it is probably since Syndicate is a revival of an old franchise, and they want people to be able to play the game to its fullest capabilities. Also, I think they want to make this the next big EA franchise. So, by not having a season pass, people can play co-op or single player to their hearts content and tell the world about it. I think an online pass may have limited the amount of people that would purchase the game, and it was smart by EA not to include one. I really hate the online pass thing, but I have to give them props for allowing fans to be pass-free for Syndicate.
Todd Vote – Fact: Yeah, I really am. I know that the online pass has managed to bring in quite a chunk of change due to implementing the passes. I wonder if this move is indicative of the game lacking quality where EA expects a lot of used sales, or perhaps the other end of the spectrum. EA is expecting the game to be so awesome that nobody will want to sell it? Either way, this is a very curious move by the publisher.
4 for 6: Seeing as how, when faced with a fan outcry, studios have said EA required them to put in the online pass this greatly surprised me.
Bonus Question: I'm curious. With all the recent new releases such as Darkness 2 and Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning (in just the last week) what games are you playing now?
Todd Vote – Ha-ha, I am currently making my way through Assassin's Creed 2. I know, I'm a few years behind everyone else, and a couple of games behind too. But better late than never, right? In addition to that, I finally picked up Gears of War 3, and will be getting into that soon as well. Plus, next week UFC Undisputed 3 releases.
Sean Garmer – I just beat Final Fantasy XIII-2 on Saturday morning and my review of the game should be up today on 411 along with this column. FF XIII-2 was a lot better than I expected and I hope the ending leads to a XIII-3 and not the rumored DLC "true ending." I also received Kingdoms of Amalur on Wednesday from Gamefly, and Rayman Origins on Friday from them as well. I've been playing those in between FF XIII-2. Rayman Origins seriously should have gotten more awards in 2011. Amalur is pretty cool so far, but I have to play it more to deliver a final verdict. I'm also reviewing NeverDead for another website and good lord that game is horrible.
Daniel Anderson: I have been playing Star Wars: The Old Republic and have recently found myself distracted by Kingdoms Amalur: Reckoning. Then again I am a R.A. Salvatore fan so I bought the game expecting to enjoy the story and so far I am not disappointed.
That wraps up this week's edition of Fact or Fiction. Todd and Sean went 4-for-6 this week, agreeing more than I thought they would.
I am going to try something a little different this week. If you have a question or comment please send it to [email protected] If you have a question you would like to see asked on next week's edition send it along with your name (first name or non-offensive screen name is fine) and, if it is good, I will feature it in next week's edition and you will be given credit for the question.
Until then, I will go and play some more Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning and will see everyone back again next week.