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Re: [INFO] Daisenryaku Perfect HD
While you're here I have a few key questions:
1) I have my translated Production Types and am close to being done with translating the necessary units to English (I say "necessary" because there aren't enough open slots to literally duplicate all 600-plus default units, so I've been skipping acronym-based units like the BDRMs, K1s, and so on). The problem I'm running into is that I can't seem to figure out how to match custom Production Types with custom units; no matter what I do I can't find them in each other's menus. Any workarounds you've seen thus far? It'd be pointless to bother with all the translation if the right hand doesn't know what the left is doing within the game.
2) Is there a Spacebar key in the Unit Editor? I searched high and low and finally had to give up and use the Underscore _ symbol.
3) While we're on the subject of transferring save files, do you think this can be done?
Thanks for any info you can offer!
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Re: [INFO] Daisenryaku Perfect HD
AtlanteanMan wrote:
While you're here I have a few key questions:
1) I have my translated Production Types and am close to being done with translating the necessary units to English (I say "necessary" because there aren't enough open slots to literally duplicate all 600-plus default units, so I've been skipping acronym-based units like the BDRMs, K1s, and so on). The problem I'm running into is that I can't seem to figure out how to match custom Production Types with custom units; no matter what I do I can't find them in each other's menus. Any workarounds you've seen thus far? It'd be pointless to bother with all the translation if the right hand doesn't know what the left is doing within the game.
2) Is there a Spacebar key in the Unit Editor? I searched high and low and finally had to give up and use the Underscore _ symbol.
3) While we're on the subject of transferring save files, do you think this can be done?
Thanks for any info you can offer!
1. After you make Custom Unit go in Custom Production Type, choose your P.T. , when you have your P.T. choose the Unit Types by pressing the L1/R1 buttons, when you get to the type you want let's say MBT's you have the following options. Pressing the Circle button will place a white colored unit(games unit) into with the other MBT's that are not yours, if you wan't your Production Types custom unit, at the very top there's kanja/japanese in white it will always stay there. Press the Circle button on it this will take you to where all MBT's in the game are and your Cumstom Units(their in green) press down or up to move the screen or left and right on the digital pad for it go faster, pressing X will cancel this option for selection said unit, pressing Circle will select the unit, and pressing Square will let you see the Stats. When you have your Custom Units now on your Production Types screen when you press the Triangle button you are giving three option, the 1st is to name the Production Type, the 2nd is to save your Custom Units to that Production Type, and the 3rd is to cancel any Custom Units to not be put in.
I hope this helps.
2. No you can't spacebar, underscore is the only way or if you find a space use it.
3. I don't know what you mean transfering save files if you wan't to use it on somebody else's PS3 I guess go ahead, if
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"3. I don't know what you mean transfering save files if you wan't to use it on somebody else's PS3 I guess go ahead, if"
I was wondering if you could transfer your own P.T.'s to other ps3's and such. Similar to how can create a PT in DSPHD and merge it with someone elses.
Now that I think about it, the PS3 version will probably create a few files upon installation (.savedata, .systemdata, .trophiesdata, etc). And perhaps THOSE can be shared? I figure this way, the translation efforts could be divided, just a thought.
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Thanks a bunch for the detailed explanation, Neoprime666; that WILL be a huge help!
I'm sure that any save data would be among those types of files on the PS3. There are two main obstacles to surmount in order to transfer them, however, particularly among the members of the community:
1) We've yet to determine whether such files will work properly if transferred between PS3s (though I successfully imported a Complete save file for ModNation Racers a long time ago; I wanted all the goodies to start building my own tracks! ). One thing is certain: importing another person's save file will overwrite your own if it does work (as happened to mine when I did that), so be warned.
2) There's the issue of getting these files to others who want them. I do know the PS3 uses a Fat32 format, so any flash drives or other physical storage you place them on would have to be formatted to accommodate that should mailing be the only option. It'd obviously be much easier to simply place the files on a "hub" site like GameFAQs to distribute them...again, IF they work.
I'll keep you all posted regarding the translation on my end; if anyone wants to try this after I get things set up, please let me know.
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Daisenryaku Perfect HD: AtlanteanMan's Official Review and Retrospective
PLEASE NOTE: I'm still in the process of moving and currently there are stacks of boxes in front of my TV so I can't get the video transfer cable to it, but as soon as I can I'll try to see if I can grab some images and hopefully videos to share.
Once long ago I played an under-the radar Sega Saturn title by the name of Iron Storm; it was originally made in Japan by SystemSoft and Sega and had been localized by the (sadly now defunct) Working Designs. I got the game because of Electronic Gaming Monthly's glowing reviews (all "9"s…that mag NEVER gave out a "10" back in the day) and their description of a game of unprecedented historical and technical detail. Three campaigns (America, Japan, Germany) with over 500 real-life units…it was overwhelming at first, but I loved every minute of it. It was my personal introduction to the amazing Daisenryaku series.
Fast forward to around 2009, when on a lark, I put in the disc for Daisenryaku VII: Modern Military Tactics Exceed for my PlayStation 2 when my gaming buddies Mike, Kyle, and Scott were over. We'd played Halo, Mario Kart, Worms…just about every recent-gen multiplayer game out there. I honestly didn't expect much because I'd played DS VII's single player and found it devoid of any real story or real enjoyment, but hey, it offered 4-player local multiplayer, so why not?
Something like 10 hours later and in the wee hours of the morning, we had to save mid-match and call it quits…until the next of what would become countless get-togethers comprising who knows how many hundreds of hours played. All of us were shocked at just how deep and ridiculously FUN this humble little game was; there is NO WAY it got review scores of "5" with people who'd played the multiplayer; that is certain. The camaraderie, the trash-talking, the moments of exuberant celebration and crushing disappointment as one's plans came apart before their eyes…no other game caught our attention for a span of two years.
In February 2011 (after I'd been checking on SystemSoft's website for months in hopes of a PlayStation 3 iteration), Daisenryaku Perfect HD was announced. I pored over every minute detail and image, my heart racing with the possibility of it coming here. That same day I wrote to several different localization developers and to SystemSoft Alpha (receiving only a couple of replies), posted on as many videogaming forums as I could find, and wrote the original post of the ORIGINAL Daisenryaku Perfect HD Information thread. My friends were, to say the least, skeptical; after all, who else out there could there be who had even HEARD of Daisenryaku, much less would support an English localization?
As all of you have demonstrated, PLENTY as it turned out.
For that first few months of 2011 the new thread was abuzz with excitement as new members kept coming and voicing their support. Dozens of people from all over the country and even overseas (here's a shout-out to GimbleFIN from Finland!), from many walks of life and differing tastes in games but with one thing in common: a passion for Strategy and the Daisenryaku series.
And then the delays began.
I think at last count there were NINE delays of DSP HD by SystemSoft Alpha, each spanning months at a time with no new information in between. The excited buzz became muted, and over time what was left was a group of gamers who felt frustrated and pretty much abandoned. Not only was the wait for DSP HD seemingly interminable, but many of us increasingly felt abandoned by a videogame industry that hasn't seen a retail console Strategy title since R.U.S.E.. And by the time SystemSoft finally announced the final release date for DSP HD, the original thread had been shut down due to lack of use.
But as soon as I saw that announcement I started this new thread, because at last we had something concrete to talk about again. And sure enough, both longtime members and fresh new faces started showing up and voicing support. Even so, there was still very much a sense of cynical, frustrated emotions from folks, and to some degree I shared them. What had three long years of "improving the product" accomplished? Read on.
All of us hoped that not only would we get to see Daisenryaku Perfect HD brought here to the West in our own language, but that it would prove to be an ambassador for the entire Strategy genre on "AAA"-oversaturated consoles. As of this writing I honestly don't know if the former will happen (and no company has made any announcements to indicate it will thus far), but sadly it's safe to say it would likely not bring new gamers into the fold. The reason is simple: the visuals. Those of us who love these types of games know full well that you don't play and enjoy them for the eye candy; it's the depth of gameplay and the cerebral challenge of trying to out-think a human opponent on a grand scale. But the systems we play videogames on nowadays are capable of generating visuals that mimic real life, and gamers who grew up with that will immediately notice and call out anything that doesn't measure up.
Honestly the graphics AREN'T quite as terrible as the still screenshots we've seen to date would make it out to appear. The unit models, while a bit bland and basic, are certainly serviceable, and some of the backgrounds do add in rows of trees and such to make the environment feel like it has at least some life. There's also a random camera angle dynamic that helps keep things from getting TOO stale (at least until you turn them off, which would be a necessity for matches with other human players). Speaking personally I don't have a problem with them…aside from the fact they're very likely the factor that will prevent DSP HD from releasing here. When localization developers operating on a shoestring budget and timeframes have to decide on which title to translate, they're going to look for the one with the most overall appeal, because that's where the money is. Where do they start? Well, 80-plus percent of the information each of us receive comes through our eyes. If the graphics are in any way a turn-off, the game is a no-go; it's that brutally simple.
Essentially DSP HD is a direct copy/paste of the PSP version with the exact same menu options as DSP 3.0 for Japanese Windows PC. Even the music tracks are one-for-one the same as the PC version. The biggest differences are the menu and text layouts and the fact there are only 600 units and 21 nations as opposed to DSP 3.0's 1,400 units and 48 nations. In short, it is a game that everyone here would appreciate and enjoy, but outside of that it "isn't for everyone". Speaking candidly, it's like SystemSoft put minimal effort into the game because they figure the series' fans are so starved for another version to play that they'll happily accept lackadaisical quality.
Am I saying DSP HD is a BAD game, then? No, but it CERTAINLY could have been handled MUCH better, from the delays (which apparently were for the purpose of eliminating all online multiplayer modes) to the fact that given so much time to "perfect" it this game should have been sparkling on every level, even from a smaller developer.
I just finished translating all the unit names into English this morning (thanks to looking off of DSP 3.0's English patch) and imported the USA's custom units into my custom USA (English letters) Production Type. Then I fired up the main game for a test run. Here are my thoughts:
The maps look clean and attractive in an Advance Wars kind of way; you can also switch the visual effect before a match to give them a more "topographic" feel. Either is nice, but I haven't used the latter much just yet. Maps can range up to 96 x 96 hexes in size and support up to 8 players in any combination of human and AI. That map size may sound small for anyone who's played DSP 3.0 with 8 players, but the ranges (including attack ranges) of aircraft have been scaled back to accommodate that.
There's an intuitive aspect to the selections whenever you move a unit. If you can attack, the first box will be highlighted, and then your "choice" of selections in the drop-down boxes below that will be shown. You can't select any boxes after moving that aren't meant for that particular situation, which made even figuring out how to deploy towed units and load infantry onto vehicles a breeze. Within about 5 turns I found myself progressing rapidly through my test match as if I were a seasoned vet.
The AI appears surprisingly competent based upon the small sample I had. Germany was sneaking PAH-1s between my lines and wreaking havoc on my ground forces faster than I could shoot them down. I noticed AI factions building forward bases, blowing up roads, and attacking facilities just as they do in DSP 3.0.
At least for now there are some units apparently missing from DS VII. The Zumwalt, the Lun, and others are nowhere to be found (though perhaps they're unlockable by playing through the Campaign). It's a bit strange because the USA's unit roster appears fairly current (no F-14s any longer in their Navy's aerial forces, for example), yet units like the Zumwalt that were still very much on the drawing board when DS VII was made aren't there…at least not yet.
Armor values have definitely been tweaked in some areas. I had a flight of A-10s ambushed by a new German mobile anti-air unit. Three attacks later they were completely destroyed; I have never seen A-10s take such abuse from a non-"S" Level attacker in DS VII. This should make folks who consider the "Flying Tanks" overpowered or "broken" (hey, Profetius!) very happy.
While there are, as I mentioned, some omissions (no nuclear submarines or named ICBMs so far!), there seems to be an emphasis on balance based upon what is present. Russia and China now (FINALLY!) have Intercept, which by itself will help tremendously toward evening the odds against their NATO counterparts (especially America). Russia and other countries now likewise also have deployable multi-hex rocket units similar (and in the case of the SCUD, superior!) to the USA's ATACMS in range and effectiveness.
The right stick moves your view of the map around, and it is a bit too sensitive for my liking. You can also use the digital pad, but that way is too slow. Cycling between your units and facilities with the L1 and R1 buttons will fast become a regular habit.
As Neoprime666 previously mentioned, there is a delay both before and after the battle cinematics as the screen pulls up the statistics. It isn't horrible but I imagine anyone who gets the game will have animations turned off shortly after purchase.
At the end of the day, I know most of you are saying, "I could care less about what mainstream gamers think; should I buy (or import) this game?". Based upon what I've seen so far, my answer is YES. And I do recommend importing, because who knows when or whether there will ever be an official English localization. If save transfers are possible as we've previously discussed here, I'll be more than happy to share my translated units, nations, terrain, etc. with anyone who wants them provided we can find a way to do so.
In closing, Daisenryaku Perfect HD is a game we had to wait FAR, FAR TOO LONG FOR, and then only to receive a product that, while capable of providing years of awesome enjoyment with fellow Strategy lovers in the same room, is nevertheless flawed, too much so to allow SystemSoft Alpha the benefit of the doubt or a free pass. They could…and SHOULD…have done better by their product and its loyal fans on BOTH sides of the Pacific.
Here's hoping some developer is reading this review and pondering how best to make a turn-based Strategy title that is indeed worthy of the "Perfect" monicker. May I offer the following suggestion for you to consider…
OVERALL REVIEW SCORE (Not an average): 7/10
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No word as of yet regarding the WWII iteration either, though considering the fact there's both a PS3 AND a PC version (plus a 3DS version in the works), I'd have to guess it may have a better chance of coming here than DSP HD. Not only are the visuals much more refined, but having multiple platforms means multiple revenue streams from a single translation project (the programming for different systems aside, the translation probaly is the most time-consuming aspect).
All we can do is wait and hope somebody will take a chance on it. Hey, if anyone wants to help write some letters and make developers aware, I'm all for it; it'd certainly make for a better shot at seeing results than doing nothing.
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Well done. I read every word of this post, and felt like you are dead on with your final comment there. As I read this I can't help but be reminded of how put off I was by all the delays, "has it really been that long since I tossed up that post about how the genre doesn't exist anymore?" hahaa wow.
I appreciate this review from the depths of my soul and I REALLY don't want to believe that all of the delays were because of SS eliminating the online multiplayer functionality, but it would make sense. WHO KNOWS THOUGH! Maybe they'll release an online patch or something via PSN that will implement online multiplayer features.
I'm curious to see how the EU nations stack up against the US in this version.
Anyhow, thanks for the review!!!! I look forward to some screen shots.
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Just realized that I put the word "combine" in that image twice in the same sentence. Ugh; I HATE mental typos.
UPDATE: FIXED (I know; I'm Obsessive-Compulsive)!!!
Oh, well. Thanks for the kind words and your continued support, Desert_Archer!
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Really SSA, you spent all that time gutting online multiplayer and there are now even fewer units than DS VII in addition to subpar the graphics? Looks like Duke Nukem Forever syndrome strikes again (although not anywhere near as bad as that game I hope). This does not make a good case for jumping through the hoops necessary to import DSP HD from Japan and will likely hurt it's chances of being localized.
I should point out however that the USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000 variant not DD-21 in DS VII) was launched back in October 2013, it is currently conducting sea trials and will be fully commissioned in 2015
PS; was the THAAD featured in the USA production list? Since it entered service in 2008 (4 years ahead of schedule) it would be considered "Current" alongside the other units featured in the game.
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Nope, no THAAD (or Arrow, or S-400). No Oplots, T-80Us, M1A3s, Arjuns, or other current/next-gen tanks. No CGX. No nuclear submarines (at least not the heavies like the Typhoon or the Ohio-classes). No Lun. No FB-22s or Comanches. The list missing even from DSVII is a fairly long one (despite the fact there are roughly 200 more units overall in DSP HD than in DS VII), and obviously even more so from DSP 3.0.
The Editors take the biggest hit from DSP HD's design, as I feared would happen. The 3D models can't be added to, changed, or even recolored in any way; you're stuck with selecting from the available default models for building "new" units.
So far Neoprime666 has said he hasn't located any unlockables, but next week I plan hopefully to try out some of the Campaign to see if I have any luck.
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Spurs call the tune in victory over Jazz
(The Sports Xchange) - It was a showdown between two of the best defensive teams in the NBA when Utah and San Antonio met on Thursday and despite an inspired effort from the Jazz, who are in the fight for the final Western Conference playoff spot, the Spurs won 96-78.
Kawhi Leonard poured in 29 points to lead the Spurs to a victory that allowed San Antonio to tighten its hold on the second seed in the Western Conference due in large part to its defensive prowess.
Coming into the game, the Spurs were the number-one team in the league in defensive efficiency, only giving up 95.8 points per 100 possessions.
However, during the month of February, the Spurs' defensive tenacity slipped, putting them in fifth place in the league with a defensive rating of 100.5 points per 100 possessions.
The Jazz, healthy again after long stints of missing power forward Derrick Favors and center Rudy Gobert came into the game ranked ninth in the league during February for defensive efficiency, allowing 101.8 points 100 possessions.
Utah jumped out to an early lead, on top 23-18 at the end of the first quarter. San Antonio came out of the gates looking very much the part of a tired team, after coach Gregg Popovich chose not to rest any players in the second of a back-to-back.
The Spurs tightened up their execution to gain a 39-35 headed into halftime.
Favors showed up to play for the Jazz during the third quarter, scoring seemingly at will as he tried to keep Utah in the game.
However, the Spurs made the requisite halftime adjustments to counter Utah's tenacious first-half effort and took a 56-49 lead with 4:55 left in the third quarter. San Antonio did not look back after that. Continued...

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It was 1916, and Hattie Green was dead. Hattie's life is a sad demonstration of what it is like to be among the living dead. When Hattie died, her estate was valued at over $100 million; yet Hattie lived in poverty. She ate cold oatmeal because it cost money to heat it. When her son's leg became infected, Hattie wouldn't get it treated until she could find a clinic that wouldn't charge her. By then, her son's leg had to be amputated. Hattie died arguing over the value of drinking skim milk. She had money to meet her every need, but she chose to live as if it didn't exist.


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Last night's World Cup final between Germany and Argentina broke new records on the social media platforms Twitter and Facebook.
There were an incredible 618,725 Tweets per minute about the match at the Maracana at the final whistle - the highest figure Twitter has ever seen during any event. The previous record was 580,166, set during Brazil's 7-1 humiliation in the semi-finals.
Despite last night's game being the crowning moment of what has been a truly memorable tournament, it failed to become the become the most Tweeted about sporting event - the 7-1 win for Germany against the hosts manages to hold onto that particular record. Last night's game generated a total of 32.1 million Tweets, fewer than the 35.6 million for the shocking mauling last Tuesday.
Selfie 2…:-) pic.twitter.com/RJh7RnXXUw— Lukas-Podolski.com (@Podolski10) July 13, 2014
Unsurprisingly Mario Gotze was the most mentioned Germany player thanks to his winning goal. Manuel Neuer and Christoph Kramer were the second and third in terms of Germans respectively. Rather predictably Lionel Messi was the most talked about Argentinian player.
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Facebook have also revealed that the final in Rio de Janeiro was the biggest sporting event in the site's history. There were 280 million interactions during the game, breaking the previous record of 245 million held by the 2013 Super Bowl.
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Data released by the social media site showed those 280 million interactions came from 88 million people. The figures appeared to show that interest in the World Cup had not subsided in the United States despite their team's exit with 10.5 million of those coming from there. 10 million people interacted in Brazil, seven million in Argentina and five million in Germany.
Germany 1 Argentina 0 player ratings
Germany 1 Argentina 0 player ratings
1/23 Manuel Neuer
Performed with authority on ground and in the air - but was fortunate not to be punished when racing out to punch clear off the head of Higuain. 6/10
2/23 Philipp Lahm
Again started at right-back and still remained one of the main threats going forward for Germany. Solid in defence in commanding showing. 7
3/23 Jérôme Boateng
Cleared danger from underneath his own crossbar as Messi drove forward and made another vital interception as substitute Aguero closed in. 7
4/23 Mats Hummels
Troubled by pace and trickery of Messi in opening minutes but recovered composure to keep forwards at bay. Used strength to hold off Higuain. 6
5/23 Benedikt Höwedes
Carded before half-time for a late lunge on Zabaleta and powered header against Romero's post at end of first-half when should have scored. 6
6/23 Christoph Kramer
Brought in after Khedira's warm-up injury and was then hurt himself when caught by Garay. Attempted to stay on but taken off after half an hour. 6
7/23 Bastian Schweinsteiger
First player to go in the book after light challenge on Lavezzi. Got back to make crucial blocks on Messi and Perez and also influenced Germany's attacks. 8
8/23 Thomas Müller
Enjoyed running battle with most of the Argentine backline. Found space on right side to link up with Lahm and delivered dangerous balls into box. 6
9/23 Toni Kroos
Was impetus behind semi-final victory but fortunate not to cost side when heading straight to Higuain. Weak shot at Romero and sent another effort wide. 6
10/23 Mesut Özil
Arsenal man struggled to get on the ball in right places at start but his bearing on the match grew. Moved inside after introduction of Schürrle. 7
11/23 Miroslav Klose
Record finals scorer pulled out of early challenge as Romero charged out. Veteran looked a little off the pace, failing to trouble with header or shot. 5
12/23 Mario Gotze
Bayern Munich midfielder replaced record-breaker Miroslav Klose in the closing minutes of normal time and displayed marvellous composure to chest down André Schürrle's pass before volleying past Sergio Romero. 7
13/23 Sergio Romero
Last season's Monaco reserve keeper excelled again. Semi-final hero was not troubled by Kroos effort and displayed solid handling when called upon. 7/10
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14/23 Pablo Zabaleta
Got forward well, making valuable headed clearances and combining to good effect with Biglia. Made important block on Klose and caught by Höwedes. 7
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15/23 Martin Demichelis
Stood up well to sporadic German attacks but was let down by his own indecision as he was caught in possession badly by Klose. 7
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16/23 Ezequiel Garay
Robust challenge on Kramer eventually forced young opponent off. Never hid from a challenge and gave Argentines a presence at set-pieces as well. 6
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17/23 Marcos Rojo
Wing-back has enjoyed stellar tournament and went in strong on Müller. Kept occupied by pace and passing of Lahm though. 6
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18/23 Javier Mascherano
Content to drop back when required and also helped engineer attacks. Surrendered ball to Klose before hacking him down to earn booking. 7
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19/23 Lucas Biglia
Early shot was blocked by Höwedes and displayed good positional sense. Fine ball through to Messi came to nothing. Blocked off Lahm. 6
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20/23 Enzo Perez
Unable to reach Messi cutback and struggled to make his mark, Swapped flanks in effort to have more impact but taken off near end of normal time. 6
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21/23 Gonzalo Higuain
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|2,500 sq. ft.
|Property type
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|7 - 8 nights
Flip Flop Paradise Beach House is located 10 houses from the beach. This 2,500 sq. ft., three-bedroom and two-bath beach house has a private master suite with a king size bed. The other large bedrooms each have queen beds. The newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops, connecting to the family room offers a great location that everyone will hang out in, to play games or watch TV on the 55" flat screen TV. The living room can be a quite oasis or you can watch a full array of channels available on the 58" TV on oversized furniture which provides you with lots of room to spread out.
There is a screened in lanai, to enjoy the ocean breeze or enjoy the sounds of the ocean, while grilling on the gas grill. A two car attached garage houses beach gear and can house several motorcycles during special events. There is a fenced in grassy back yard for the kids to play or to hang out at night and star gaze.
Complimentary Wi-Fi, with dual band technology to keep you and all your guests connected to the internet is provided.
The kitchen has all the necessary appliances: microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, electric stove/oven, blender, mini chopper, pots and pans, dishware, glasses, coffee pot, and Keurig, though Starbucks is just a half a mile North.
Gas grill for outdoor grilling. Beach chairs, beach toys and towels provided.
The bed configurations: king, queen, two twins.
Large two car attached garage with lots of additional parking on the driveway. Excellent parking for motorcycles or your vehicle.
She is from Wisconsin and fell in love with the Southern charm and a Southern boy, who both love being close to the water. We live and work in Orlando, and go to the beach house when ever we can.
Bob and Tori Faulkenberry purchased this house in 2012
We love being close to the water and something close to home. We chose this house so we could put our personal touch on it. We took this dark house and turned it into a bright airy beach home.
We are close to all the day time and evening activities, but far enough away to enjoy the peaceful days and night. Our road has pedestrian access to beach, with some off beach parking or we are 3 blocks to vehicle beach access.
The house was beyond words but had a home type of vibe. Very close to the beach. The owners were absolutely amazing! And the view from everywhere was breath taking! Made some new friends down there so definitely planning on naking another trip soon!
I cannot say enough good things about this beautiful home and the wonderful people who own it. First of all, the pictures do not do it justice! The layout is open and bright. I absolutely loved the sun lights. The house is very spacious, and the tile floors made cleaning up sand and spills super easy.
Bob and Tori are the kindest and most accommodating people! Before we even arrived, they answered whatever questions we had, and were very prompt in doing so.
*When we arrived, we were welcomed with a nice greeting: "Welcome to Flip Flop Paradise". Bob and Tori provided a notebook with tons of information – restaurants nearby, places to shop, and most importantly, how to manage the TV remotes!
*The dining room is stocked with games and books available for those times when you need a break from the son. My younger son was fascinated with the poker chips and even went online to learn how to play! :)
*The kitchen has EVERYTHING you could possibly need, and it's beautiful and open, which made cooking in much more pleasant.
*This home has a fabulous patio that is screened in and has an outdoor fan to keep the air circulating. The patio opens to a spacious, fenced in and well-maintained back yard. This provided the perfect arrangement for our two dogs while we were at the beach. We kept water on the patio and left the door to the yard open for them. They could run and play and retreat to the patio when they'd had enough.
*We were welcomed by neighbors on each side of the house. They were very kind and offered assistance if we should need it for anything. The neighborhood was very safe for walking at night.
*The beach! I'm a sunrise person. In the mornings, I was able to make a cup of coffee and walk the short distance to the beach to watch the most beautiful show on earth. The walk is equivalent to maybe two blocks. Crossing A1A, the main drag through Daytona Beach, was no trouble at all. We were there at the end of July which is a pretty busy vacation time. The section of beach we walked onto was not crowded at all, and there wasn't much traffic on the highway. We had friends who were in Daytona the same time as us, so on a couple of occasions, we drove a couple blocks to the drive-on section of the beach to join them.
This house is perfect and Bob and Tori are wonderful. You can't go wrong here! I highly recommend this home!++++
Thanks to this great house, our annual get-together was a success in our newly chosen location of Daytona Beach. There were 4 of us and plenty of room. The owners were VERY helpful and responsive to me, the organizer. The kitchen with lots of room for preparations and serving food (cute serving dishes and lots of "flip-flop" themed decor). We ate dinner in the dining room and enjoyed that comfort. Two of us took ownership of the two big recliner chairs in the family room, while the couch and often the "quiet" porch was the other retreat. (I especially loved the mornings there.)
Morning walks on the beach were a big hit. Mid-April was a perfect time to visit as the mornings were cool. One day we drove up to Flagler Beach and enjoyed the shops and ice cream parlor (50's theme). The convenience to Publix and other nearby stores was fantastic.
My friends were very impressed at how clean the house was and easy to live in. Many beach rentals have a LOT of rules on check-out. This was not the case with the Flip-Flop home. We left things tidy, but got away easily as there were planes to catch, dogs to retrieve from the kennel, and me back to the office.
thanks again for sharing your lovely house!
This was a perfect home right near the beach in Daytona Beach FL. The walk to the beach was less than five minutes and was well worth it. The beach there was not crowded at all and the wagon and all the beach gear was awesome. We had chairs to sit in and toys for digging. Of course the boogie boards got some use too. Some of us even got to see dolphins early in the morning and my son even found a live sand dollar there. We stayed at the flip flop house for a week and it filled every expectation that we had and then some they even allowed my dog which is a hard thing to find now. The owners were available to answer any questions we had and were very helpful. The home has a awesome setup, was very clean and came fully equipped for anything you need. We even cooked a ham dinner for Easter and didn't need to buy anything extra for cooking. We shared this house with friends for our stay so all together there was 7 of us and everyone had their own space to retreat to. The three spacious bedrooms and the office/bedroom was perfect for all of us and the double living rooms with TVs in both was great because sports were always on one. But my favorite room was the enclosed back porch with the private back yard. I could let my dog out there and not have to worry about her. The washer and dryer made it easy to keep up on clothes and towels (which were well stocked in the linen closet in the house) we did bring some towels with us but didn't even need to use them. The only complaint i have is the vacation ended too soon and we had to leave this beautiful home. I really don't have one complaint about this house it was a true pleasure to be able to stay in a home like this. I can't wait to book it again for our next trip to Daytona Beach Fl. I would recommend this property to anyone.
Great home. Very close to the beach. We had stayed with 4 children and Grandma and Grandpa. We had plenty of room for all of us to spread out. The screened in lanai provided great conversation time for the adults. The grill and Keurig were great surprises! Home was updated, clean, and very well taken care of! When we are back in Daytona we will definitely be in touch again. All of my communication with Bob has been great. He is very responsive and prompt. Thanks again for having such a great home.
Came down for bikeweek, accommodations were excellent, everything was included, owners were super nice, great location
looking forward to next year
We are just 1.5 miles north of the Ocean Walk Village + Boardwalk, 2 miles north of Main Street and 6 miles east of the Daytona International Speedway + the Airport. Conveniently located near restaurants, shops and family friendly activities. Close to all the activities, with a quite oasis to return to after a long day. We are here to offer our Southern and Midwestern hospitality and assist in making your stay in Daytona Beach the best ever!
We are located 90 minutes north east of Disney, Universal Studios and Sea World.
40 minutes south of St. Augustine
LPGA International Golf course is minutes away, with other world class golf course 30 minutes away.
25 minutes to Blue Spring - where the manatees migrate to during the winter months.
90 minutes south of Jacksonville
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Sunday, December 04, 2011
✿✿ Roses Cake - My Try N' Error Version ✿✿
I've baked this cake last sunday (04/12/2011), this is a try N error 'Sponge Cake' version and Shortening buttercream ..turn out the Sponge Cake not 'gebu' as what it should be and the 'Shortening' buttercream' version get me so so frustrated !! huwaaa ..:((, I've declared myself as a failure/loser in Sponge Cake baking !!! But i'll not stop here, will try somemore till i've got the RIGHT 'springy' texture/track !!
So, i just move on with The Roses Cake design that i just discovered lately from iambaker.net, just wanna try out the lovely design (but not the inside which is VERTICAL' layer ... Check out the Vertical Cake Tutorial HERE
Due to frustration, i try and try to make the transformation to the cake, just to please myself within ..huhuhu ...Start with the cute flower ....
This cake required a lot of ButterCream usage, it's about 5 - 6 cups of BC for the Round 8" pan .. I just 'rasmi' my 8" pan ..hehehe ..
and then the cute 'LOVE'...
and taraaaaa ..here it goes ..the final touch !! ...BUT the only problem is the TASTE is NOT GOOD as it LOOKS !! ...Frust ..Frust ..Frust !!!
as for the 'Shortening Buttercream' that get me MAD about, i just combined another 1 Cup of Butter ..and then ..PERFECTO !! ..Shortening itself it's not stable i think ...better do the Butter + sugar Version or Butter + Shortening + sugar Version ...Different version of Shortening may click HERE
supposely i've made the Chocolate Sponge Cake not the Chocolate Cake ..huhuhu ..coz the texture as not 'sponge' as suppose to be !! ...may b got an error in my techniques or otherwise ...will try again and again ...InsyaAllah ...in GOD's will !
Apa la ada pd rupa if the taste is 'TASTELESS', bkn x sedap, as not as should be !! ..try to make Sponge Cake but sort of jadik Chocolate Cake plak ...huwaaaa ...frust menonggeng la !!
this slice i'll take out and eat it, the rest 'kak pah' @ TONG SAMPAH punya bahagian kot !! hehehe ...mcm biasa la ...SEGAN nak bg kengkawan plak sbb takut kene kutuk ler plak, adess ...but still tgh fikir fikir lagik as i'm writing this ...to KEEP-IN or KEEP-OFF
but one thing, i've nailed the design ..ciss, perasan !!, got to 'hide' the 'dead' space with the same swirl so that it's not obviously seen though !! Designwise A++
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"Whatever will I do with you?" Gabriel murmured as the blonde boy crumpled into his arms. He carried him over to his rough bed, his lips tugging down a little at how light the boy was. Laying him out on the bed, Gabriel left him wrapped in his blanket, pushing damp, dirty blonde hair back from his forehead and pressed his hand to the skin. "You're ill," he sighed, wondering what to do. Emily could care for him, he supposed, but he couldn't have her walking into the village to look after him.
Letting out another small sigh, he lifted Lazarus again, taking care to keep him enveloped in the blanket as he hastily left the village behind him.
"Ah, you're awake. Finally," a familiar voice spoke somewhere to his left as he opened his eyes, squinting through the half light in the room. He looked around at Emily, confused by her words and the relieved smile on her lips.
"Why m'I here?" he asked groggily.
"Master Emerson went to find you at the village to make sure the two of you remained friends, but you were sick. Carried you all the way back up here, he did," her smile became a fond one as she fluffed his pillows and made sure he was comfortable.
"I dun remember," Lazarus mumbled.
"You must mean a lot to him, y'know," Emily carried on, barely noticing him speak as she pushed a cup of juice in his hand, "he was here looking after you more than I was." Lazarus felt a blush creeping over his cheeks at that. "I've never seen him so fond of anyone before. I'll let him know you're awake, shall I?" Emily bustled off before he could do more than open his mouth to reply.
Lazarus attempted to think of some way to apologise to Gabriel before he arrived, but his mind went blank as he stared at the covers.
But no... not entirely blank. Somewhere in his mind, he was remembering the warmth that he associated with Gabriel's presence. Until the young lord was physically in the room with the boy, however, he was still cold.
Looking up as muffled footsteps padded along the plush rugs, he felt the coldness in his bones start to dissipate, the same way the chill of a winter day would melt away as he slid into the arms of a lover. He began to wonder what it would be like to slip into Gabriel's arms like that.
His blush returned as Gabriel's eyes met his for a moment longer than they maybe should have. Gabriel didn't seem to mind, sitting on the edge of the bed with the boy.
"How're you feeling, Lazarus?" he asked, his mellow tone making Lazarus feel more at ease than he thought he would be able to feel around Gabriel.
"Tired, but I'm alright, I guess. You?"
Gabriel laughed a little at the needless question, but answered anyway: "I'm fine; much better now I know you're better." Lazarus' fading blush swiftly deepened.
"I had no idea I meant so much to you," he muttered, secretly revelling in the thought of Gabriel caring for him so – perhaps as more than a friend, even. He had to do his best to quell those thoughts quickly, before they caused him any more humiliation than he had already endured.
"I must admit when I first met you, I was making excuses to keep you around because you were an interesting slice of life from elsewhere, but I feel I am rather fond of you now," Gabriel smiled, "I hope you will forgive me for observing you like the native of another land, Lazarus. You are a friend to me now – I can only hope that I am a friend to you, too."
Lazarus' head spun a little and he sipped at the juice that was beginning to warm in his grip. "Sure," he consented, bowing his head in an attempt to hide the brightness of the blush that refused to leave his face. Gabriel chuckled quietly.
"At least there is colour in your face today, Lazarus. If I hadn't come down to the village when I did, you might've been one of those killed off by the winter," he reminded the boy gently, hooking a finger under his chin and gently lifting his head up to face him. He was overcome by a strange urge to fold him into his arms and hold him tightly and promise to look after him. The boy looked like he needed it. His upbringing on the other hand, forced him to resist that urge and ruffle Lazarus' hair lightly instead. "Think you can stomach some lunch? It's time you had more than juice in you."


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Alice Solent did not buy the chicken; instead she bought porridge from the Chinese restaurant near the apartment she and her family (which currently consisted of her mother and herself given that her brother was hospitalized) rented. She kept the remaining thirty-five dollars to herself, not trusting her vice-induced mother. Only last month fifty dollars were missing from Alice's safe box, money for the rent they had fallen behind on paying. Alice screamed at her mother that night, shaking her so badly that her poor mama wailed loudly enough to have the neighbors banging on their door and threatening to call 911. From that time on, Alice kept the money hidden, changing of spots every so often.
Alice opened the dilapidated door to their apartment. She squinted into the room, adjusting her eyes to the darkness, and found her mother laying on the couch, half-naked, with empty beer bottles littering the floor, and cigar butts buried deep into the carpet. Alice's mother was the woman she vowed never to become: so overcome with depression that she forgot to care for her children. Her body was thin and her skin unhealthy. She hadn't left the house for four months, except for her occasional midnight visits to the pubs where she found beer and cigarettes.
She lighted a candle and set it on the table. Then harshly shook her mother awake.
"I bought some porridge, eat something." There was no kindness in her voice, only duty to preserve the woman who gave her birth.
"I am not hungry," her mother said.
"I don't care." Alice snapped. "You have to eat something or you'll get sick. I don't want to end up paying for your hospital bills too."
Her mother didn't flinch at her comment, just said dreamily, "your temperament is like your father's. He was always the practical one, no sentimentalism. I wished he was back, everything would be better."
Yeah, you wouldn't be in the house all the time doing nothing. Daniel and I would've had a normal family who cared for us. Alice wanted to tell her mother that, but instead she said. "He is not coming back and we have to deal with it."
Her father disappeared six months ago, just two weeks after Daniel was diagnosed with chronic leukemia. The Solent family was barely scraping by; the future hospital bills had clearly scared the hell out of Mr. Solent, enough for him to leave his family. Their mother entered depression two months later, after having cried her eyes out. Only Alice remained sane, both physically and mentally (at least for now), and she took it upon herself that she will survive.
Her mother pushed herself from the couch, arranging her skirt around her legs. She gingerly took the Styrofoam cup and sipped a little bit, savoring the flavor of mushy rice and broth. It took months of persuasion for Alice to get her mother to eat and clean herself, it was all done on Daniel's pleas, from the hospital bed. She and Daniel often joked about Daniel's cancer perks, many of them included him begging her to take care of their dear mother. Not so dear to her, anyway. Daniel was always happy to see their mother though. It was not so dark yet, and she had not seen Daniel in two days.
"When you finish, change your clothes, we're going to visit your son."
"My little baby, where is he?" Her mother's memory sometimes relapsed. The question was innocently asked, but Alice was annoyed.
"Your little baby is suffering in the hospital, from a deadly disease, and you're just slouching here when you should be comforting him!" Alice shouted.
Her mother's eyes welled with tears; but Alice didn't care, she went into her room to change and get the rest of her money. When she walked into the living room, her mother was just looking blankly at the wall.
"Fine, stay here and I hope you rot to death, at least it would be one mouth less to feed!" Alice said before slamming shut their front door. She ran out of the complex and caught the next bus to the hospital. She regretted her harsh words, but she was sure her mother wasn't listening. The stop closest to the hospital was coming up; she got off the bus, and walked hurriedly into the hospital. Patient's visit would end soon.
White-washed walls, sterile rooms, doctors and nurses hurrying about, life and death, joy and sorrow, tears and laughs, were witnessed every day in this hospital. Her heart thumped in her ribcage as the elevator took her to the fourth floor of Children's Hospital; her legs carried her to room 407. Inside the room, she saw her brother prostrated in bed while a nurse pushed an IV tube in his arm. The healthy child Alice knew was now as sickly looking as herself and their mother.
"Look who's here Daniel, your sister." The nurse said cheerily. She rubbed Daniel's bald head and stood. On her way out, Alice saw sympathy in her eyes. The nurse squeezed her shoulder, a sign of support and strength. Everybody had grown fond of Daniel in this hospital. His kind doctor was nice enough to waive his fees and let them pay it little by little.
"Hey kid, how are you feeling?" Her voice broke as he stretched his thin arms out to her. She walked to the bed and let him nurse her battered heart. During that moment, nothing in her life mattered more than saving her brother. She must continue fighting for him.
"The nurses are treating me well. The doctor said he is going to try a new procedure and he needs mom to sign some forms for him. Will you try harder and make her come next time?"
Her ten-year old brother had known she tried and failed to bring her mother today. He had a special ability to read her face and her heart.
"Yeah, even if I have to drag her out of the house, I will bring her to you."
Daniel smiled and pressed his face on the hollow of her neck. "I'm happy to see you."
And they just stayed there, hugging each other, until the moment Daniel started coughing up blood. Alice panicked and frantically called the nurse. She was ushered out of the room while Daniel was writhing in pain, clutching his chest. She could do nothing, just stared in helpless horror as her brother was suffering.
Oh God, it should've been me on the brink of death and not him!
She didn't know she was banging her forehead on the wall, until Dr. Moore stopped her.
"Your brother is okay now, his lungs filled with water, but he is alright."
Alice just nodded numbly. "Is he going to survive till the next procedure?" She couldn't go through this anymore; she could tell her brother was suffering even though he tried to sound cheerful.
Dr. Moore hesitated. "I want to implement the new procedure as soon as possible, but, it's costly… I know I promised I'll help you and your brother…"
"Please Dr. Moore, just please, save him. About the money, don't worry; my father who is working overseas is going to send some soon."
"It's not the money, Alice, it's his heart. He is too young…"
"Don't give up on him." Alice begged. Her brother wasn't a waste of space, unlike his mother. He was worth fighting for.
Dr. Moore sighed. "I will do all that is possible. Rest, little one." He patted her shoulder and went into the room.
Alice silently said goodbye to Daniel and walked to the elevator. On her way there, she saw a man in white suit out of the corner of her eyes. He had something heavy and laden with gold in his wrist. It must cost a fortune. He was asleep, slumped on the couch.
He wouldn't notice. Alice thought desperately. If I'm extra careful, he would feel nothing. If he wakes up, I can probably outrun him.
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Chemical engineer receives NSF grant to study self-assembly of large-scale particles
|The self-assembly of materials is a phenomenon in which component parts of a system spontaneously organize themselves into a uniform and desired structure. This process is similar to how a number of coin-shaped magnets might assemble themselves into a cylinder if they are jostled. At the nanoscale, particles arrange themselves into organized and stable structures whereby the "jostling" is accomplished simply through natural thermal (Brownian) motion. Because nanoparticles exhibit this behavior on their own, they can easily be used to build biological and chemical sensors, computer chips with more computing power and a variety of photonic devices.
|The researchers created an ordered array of both 100 and 10 micro-meter particles. After chemically etching away the 100 micro-meter particles, what remains is a highly ordered porous material with both large and small pores whose sizes are completely tunable (via choice of initial particles). From left to right the panels show progressively wider frames. (Image: Joseph McCarthy) (click on image to enlarge)
|Larger particles are more difficult for scientists and engineers to manipulate, and they have not yet shown the potential for the same range of applications that has caused the explosion of nanotechnology in recent years. However, the results of McCarthy's research have already suggested the self-assembly of larger particles is possible.
|"Fabricating the self-assembly of larger particles had been done a handful of times before we started trying it, but we've pushed the possibilities a lot further," said McCarthy. "Other researchers noticed the phenomenon occurring empirically, but we are trying to formalize it. We are working with particles that are at least 100 times bigger than anything that has been done before."
|An array of problems has prevented researchers from exploring the possibilities of engineering larger structures. While nanoparticles respond dramatically to Brownian motion, larger particles often have too much mass to self-assemble in a useful way. McCarthy and his team artificially thermalize the larger particles to allow them to arrange themselves into different sizes and shapes. The results could open up new engineering possibilities across multiple fields.
|"Cells are typically about 10 microns. If we took a traditional approach to forming tissue engineering scaffolding via self-assembly, the pores between the components would be much too small for the cells to infiltrate. The methods we will be experimenting with and modeling would allow us to create scaffolding with pore sizes similar to those of cells and which also helps keeps the cells alive by promoting good nutrient flow due to the regularity of the pore structure," said McCarthy.
|Another field that might benefit greatly from large-scale self-assembly is microelectronics. Next generation batteries with higher charge capacities suffer from phase changes, meaning the cycles of charging and discharging cause changes to the battery's internal structure. These variations hinder the battery's performance and eventually prevent it from holding a charge at all. Chemical engineers would be able to apply large-scale self-assembly to create batteries in which ions were able to be transferred more precisely, potentially resulting in a longer life spans.
|Funding from NSF began on July 15th, 2016. The study, "Realizing Hierarchically Ordered Porous Function Materials from the Crystallization of Both Large-scale and Colloidal Particles," will attempt to both advance the fundamental understanding of large-scale self-assembly and test applications of some of the materials already engineered by McCarthy and his team.
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text: Margret at TiVo has agreed to provide a list of comments directly to Netflix on things the user community would like changed with the current app. These need to be items that are controllable by Netflix (i.e., integral to their app). Therefore things like adding Netflix to the My Shows queue, etc. might not be applicable. Please let me know what changes you would like to see to the new Netflix app. I will start and modify the post as feedback is received in this message thread. -------------------------------------- Requested changes to Netflix 1) Start the stream in 1080p24 for those users who have that video resolution selected. This would avoid the TV black-out as the output stream switches from 1080i to 1080p and the HDMI sync is renegotiated. 2) Make "Info" button display information on what a viewer is watching. Be as consistent as possible with the TiVo buttons. 3) Don't use the "Clear" button to exit the application. If possible, let it clear the status bar during playback, but if not, just disable it. 4) Provide a description of the next watchable episode when selecting a series from my queue. Currently it puts a description of the entire series, a random picture from the episode and a unfriendly label like "S3:E12". That isn't very meaningful. It would be beneficial to provide the name and have description of the episode. That would be more useful than a random still image for the episode, if space is a concern. 5) Play button should show progress, and not pause the program. 6) When I watch a piece of content on Netflix that was found via the TiVo Browse and Search function the content should immediately start playing when I hit Watch Now from Netflix. This should also be a user choice since I am sure some people don't want the content to play immediately after they push Watch Now from...Netflix. 7) TiVo please pull in more metadata from Netflix into your HD menus. It would be nice if there was a DD 5.1/DD+ 5.1/DD 2.0 audio icons and 720p/1080i/1080p/24f video icons so purists can watch the content in the native format. 8) I wish TiVo could pull the Netflix recommendations into browse. Then I don't have to launch the app to see what Netflix has new for me to watch. The option could be in Collections for Netflix which than pulls in the recommendations and other category filters (Just For You, Based on X, More Supernatural, Popular on Netflix). V1.2


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Nigeria's military said Friday night that ten soldiers and several Boko Haram militants had been killed when the latter attempted to capture a town in the northeastern Gombe State.
According to the army, the clashes took place Thursday night in Ashaka town, where the army thwarted an attempt by the militant group to overrun the town.
"[Following] the Ashaka encounter, the terrorists fled with truckloads of dead members. While fleeing, the terrorists managed to retrieve three truckloads of dead members following their defeat amid heavy casualties," Nigeria's defense headquarters said via its official Twitter handle.
"The defeated terrorists, who arrived in a large convoy of 30 vehicles and motorcycles and equipment, were on a mission to take control of Ashaka," the army said.
"Troops aware of their intention to take Ashaka after their operation in Bajoga and its environs in Gombe State pursued and some laid an ambush. The terrorists destroyed much of their equipment before fleeing the location during the Ashaka encounter," the army added.
The military also confirmed that ten soldiers had been killed in the encounter.
"Over ten soldiers, however, died in battle, while those who were injured are being treated in military hospitals," the army added.
Ashaka, a town in northeastern Gombe State, is home to a large cement factory run by France's Lafarge, which was attacked early last month. According to reports, the militants made another attempt on the factory in Thursday's botched operation.
Gombe State has increasingly become the target of militant attacks. A recent bus station blast, in which dozens were killed, was traced to local Boko Haram operatives.


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Will we ever see a better player than Gretzky? Will we know it?
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I've always had the theory that the 1980s were a product of Gretzky, not the other way around. The NHL likes to play copycat and once the Oilers had some success other teams copied this trend. Only until 1995 and 1996 when trap happy teams started winning did this change. Gretzky literally changed the mindset of OTHER NHL teams.
I think you have to realize that there are some lousy teams out there today as well. Columbus has always been lousy. Florida too. Teams like this on the surface have more points than the worst back in the 1980s but how much of that is because of the shootout and the extra point? In 1984 the Hartford Whalers beat Edmonton 11-0. Who would have predicted that? I guess what I am saying is that lousy teams have always been able to beat the best teams on any given night. This is sports, anything is possible. Nothing has changed.
Look, I was watching a Legends of Hockey video the other night and they were profiling Jean Beliveau. It is an old interview. Ted Lindsay said: "To me he is the best center that ever lived. This isn't disregarding Lemieux or Gretzky, but he played at a time when checking was tough, when guys knew HOW to body check and you took your man." Exact quote. The word in capitals is the word Lindsay emphasized. So what does this mean? It means that whether it is a previous era questioning the current one or the current one questioning the previous one it is always the same conclusion, MY era wins out. The only thing is, both parties are wrong. Gretzky would have been a star in any era he played in. He was questioned in his OWN era. Bobby Clarke said Gretzky wouldn't "last" in the NHL. What you are doing is nothing new, it is just something that has been going on for decades. It is more or less an idea of "If I can't see it happen with my own eyes today, then it wouldn't happen." I am afraid a prime Gretzky would just embarass the NHL all over again today.
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Awesome: Fed up JetBlue flight attendant curses out passengers, quits — then pops emergency chute and flees
posted at 6:18 pm on August 9, 2010 by Allahpundit
Via Mediaite. Actually, my headline's wrong: He grabbed a couple of beers, then popped the chute and fled. Which, simultaneously, makes him (a) the greatest airline-related folk hero since D.B. Cooper and (b) the inspiration for what's sure to be Will Ferrell's next movie.
On a busy news day, we wouldn't have time to cover something this stupidly awesome. Give thanks, my friends.
JetBlue Flight 1052 from Pittsburgh had taxied to a stop at Terminal 5, Gate C around noon Monday when flight attendant Steven Slater, 38, was struck in the head with luggage that a passenger was trying to unload from an overhead compartment, according to an airport official with knowledge of the incident.
Slater demanded an apology from the passenger, the official said, but the passenger refused. The two argued before the passenger told Slater to "f— off", the official said. The official said that Slater then got on the plane's PA system and directed that same obscenity at all the passengers and added that he especially meant it for the man who refused to apologize.
Slater is alleged to have then activated the plane's inflatable emergency slide, grabbed two beers from the galley, then slid down the chute, the official said.
The attendant then ran from the tarmac into the terminal, the official said. He made his way to his car and drove to his residence in Belle Harbor, Queens, the official said.
If you're the praying type, pray that someone took cell-phone video. The alleged transcript:
"To the passenger who called me a m—-f—er, f—- you," flight attendant Steven Slater ranted over the intercom, passengers said.
"I've been in the business 28 years. I've had it. That's it."
After activating the emergency exit and sliding down to the tarmac, Slater returned to pick up his bag and rode the AirTrain to his car parked the the JetBlue lot, cops said.
In the movie, Slater/Ferrell will slide off the chute — and directly into Katherine Heigl, in classic meet-cute fashion. He'll become an instant celebrity, famous across America for his Howard Beale-esque display of mad dignity in the face of recession-fueled chaos. But as time wears on, the fame will go to his head, ruining the everyman who struck a blow for the little guy by popping a beer — and the escape chute! — that fateful day on the tarmac. Can the Love Of A Good Woman save his soul and restore him to the lovably humble lunatic we knew at the beginning of the film? Why … yes, assuredly it can. Exit quotation: "Sources said the steward was 'having a bad day.'"
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Should people "stay away from people in relationships"?
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Should people "stay away from people in relationships"?
That is, if I am close with someone who is in a monogamous or monogamous-by-default relationship, someone who does not identify as poly (but may
be mono) should I distance myself romantically? Should I avoid allowing a crush to develop?
Someone I know (albeit someone I find often has the air of wisdom without actually being wise) said to me tonight, "Stay away from people in relationships." It really got under my skin. Am I bringing this pain on myself? Should I avoid being friends with people if I start feeling I might crush on them?
Recently, it seems to me that much of my romantic pain has been caused in relation to people in monogamous relationships. I've been bemoaning society and how it leads us to believe all sorts of things about relationships that aren't true, such as that mono is the only way and poly means you don't really love someone.
But the world
this way. So given that it is... should I just work with it? Should I close myself off, distance myself in some ways? Or does this just provide the illusion of protection?
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My Historical Archives Part II: FDR to National Park Service Resource Center
Over a five-year period, I made thousands of photographs of sculptor Neil Estern creating the full-round statues of President Roosevelt, Eleanor and their dog Fala for the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Park in Washington, DC. Dozens of the images were reproduced in the book Shaping A President: Sculpting for the Roosevelt Memorial, written by Kelli Peduzzi; and a large group of black & white darkroom prints and color photographs appeared in solo and group exhibits across the United States. (Many of these images are on my website.)
I followed Estern working on this historic project as he sculpted the tiny maquettes and larger scale models in clay in his Brooklyn studio, enlarged them in clay at Tallix Art Foundry in Beacon, NY, and supervised the many phases of bronze casting. At each stage of creation, I was struck by the forceful personae emerging out of inert substances. Neil's concentration was total. The figures, even in armature form, seemed to interact with him and appreciate his perfectionism.
I felt like a fly on the wall. I endeavored to illustrate the unfolding emotional relationship between the sculptor's artistic intensity and the complex personalities of the President and First Lady emerging from armature and clay.
The Memorial Park was inaugurated in May 1997.
Last summer, I contacted various government archives to find a home for my archives. I was thrilled when they were accepted by the National Park Service. Their offices and storage facilities are located in Washington, CD and Maryland, where objects related to the monuments on the National Mall and Memorial Parks in this area of the country are preserved. Here are the materials in my studio before I packed them up:
I still retain the copyright, however, and sets of exhibition prints. My husband and I drove to Maryland earlier this year to deliver them to Curator Laura Anderson.
The next day we were given a tour of the facility by Tom Sonderman, Director of the NCR Museum Resource Center,. It was fascinating. Along with historical documents, there were objects left at the Vietnam Memorial by visitors, furniture from historic homes and all sorts of interesting ephemera.
I am honored that these historic materials – negatives, slides, darkroom notes, work prints, shooting diary, etc. are now part of this wonderful archive, where they are available to the public for research and exhibitions. 2017 will be the 20th anniversary of the monument park and there is talk of an exhibit. Meanwhile, I am on to new projects!
My Historical Archives Part I: The Rafael Hernandez Colon Library and Museum
In November 2015, my husband and I traveled to Ponce, Puerto Rico to visit the beautiful Rafael Hernandez Colon Library and Museum. In Spanish, La Fundaciòn Biblioteca Rafael Hernández Colón (FBRHC).
From 1972-6 I worked for Governor Rafael Hernandez Colon of Puerto Rico. As his aide in the states, I accompanied him on his many trips to New York and Washington, and produced a variety of television programs for him in Puerto Rico, such as the first televised news conference and the first televised address to the nation. I carried my camera with me everyplace.
Hernandez Colon served as governor again from 1984-92. We remained in touch, but I was working elsewhere. This past year the Rafael Hernandez Colon Library and Museum was inaugurated in Ponce, Puerto Rico. It is a beautiful combination of two buildings; one a renovated colonial building and the other a new state of the art modern archive of the Governor's papers and records. My negatives, slides, and campaign ephemera have been added to the collection. I was so impressed by the design of the archives and thrilled to see my material included.
There is a beautiful, large exhibit area illustrating the governor's life and accomplishments during his total of 12 years in office. Several of my historic photographs have been printed and hung. This column of my photographs depicts the arrival of world leaders for a summit conference in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico in 1976, greeted by Governor Hernandez Colon.
Here is Hernandez Colon talking about the museum to my husband and the Director of the Archive and Museum, Jorge Figueroa Irizzary:
After touring the museum, we screened the two half-hour documentaries I produced in 1972 and 1976 for RHC's gubernatorial campaigns. It was the first time my husband had seen them!
During those exciting years I traveled all over the island, made many good friends and learned to love Puerto Rico and its people.
Heartening Reviews for Love & War!
Although I edited my book, Love & War: The World War II Letters of Arthur Smook primarily for my family, the story is really interesting, so I sent a press release to a number of people and publications. I am thrilled to share two reviews with you:
The first appeared in the August 10, 2015 edition of the Register-Star Newspaper, written by Katie Kocijanski; and the second in the on line publication of the New York Book Society, written by Catherine Kirkpatrick. Both are really thoughtful discussions of the book and I am grateful for the care taken by the writers.
Here are a few more of the photographs in the book:
My mom in her Red Cross Women's Motor Corps Uniform
I Have Published a Book and it is on Amazon!!!
I am proud to announce that Love & War: the World War II Letters of Arthur Smook, which I edited is now available on Amazon in print and for Kindle. This has been a labor of love for me as I have edited 450 letters that my father wrote to my mother during World War II down to all or part of 150. There are also two wonderful letters that my mother wrote to her parents when she visited my dad in Paris, Texas, just before he was shipped to Europe. Here is a link to the description on Amazon:
Throughout our childhood, my brother Richard and I were aware that our mother saved all the letters that our father wrote to her during his service in the 395th Regiment of the 99th Infantry Division during World War II. Periodically, she considered throwing them away during a house cleaning, but the letters always remained in the box in the attic. If I mentioned wanting to read them, she was doubtful, saying that they were mostly love letters, repetitive, and not that interesting.
During dinnertime, Dad sometimes told us stories about the war – usually the same old yarns about taking a farmhouse and getting to sleep in a bed, or liberating a cow that was then slaughtered by one of his men who had been a farmer so that they all could have a meat dinner after weeks of rations. As a First Lieutenant who attended Officer Candidate School and trained troops in various camps in the American South before he was shipped overseas, my father was clearly devoted to the men under him. He fought on the front lines of the Battle of the Bulge and earned a Bronze Star and four Purple Hearts. Yet he never attended post-war 99th Division reunions, and never traveled to England, Belgium, Germany or France on vacations. As annoying baby boomers, my brother and I groaned at the stories and knew all the endings. Mostly, I quarreled with my dad about his overly strict rules that governed my teenage social life. My brother was disappointed that he and Dad never did the things that other boys and their dads did together, like going to ball games.
My dad died in 1984 from an aneurysm, at the age of 65. When my mother died at 74 in 1996, I retrieved the letters, but it was a couple of years before I put them in order and read them. When I read them in order I was stunned. They told a distinct story with a real arc. They were written by an articulate, passionate man who was not the man with whom my brother and I battled.
In addition to detailing military life, these letters bring to life a true love story. They begin as Arthur writes to his buddy Sylvia when he is preparing to leave Cornell after final exams to travel to Camp Croft in South Carolina. My parents never dated at Cornell, but became friends when my mom dated a couple of his fraternity brothers. We follow their friendship as Dad is stationed at several army bases in the south and has a few home leaves in New York. Then, after one wonderful leave, they become engaged. The correspondence becomes passionate. He tries without success to convince Mom to marry him before he is shipped overseas, tells her over and over how much he loves her, and she does visit him in Paris, Texas. Sadly, only two of my mother's letters survived. Both were written to her parents; one describes her trip to Texas by train, and the other describes her stay at the Gibraltar Hotel and what she observed about military life in Texas. They are gems. As an infantry soldier, Dad could not keep any of the letters Mom wrote to him when he was overseas. He was constantly on the move.
Both before and after shipping out to Europe, Dad writes about army life and his feelings about what he is doing. His letters portray pride in his promotion to First Lieutenant and his good grades in courses in tactics and hand to hand fighting; his eagerness to go overseas; his dislike of having to censor his men's mail; courage and the lack of courage he observed; and how he copes with the horrors of war. He describes daily activities in the states, on the ship sailing to Europe, in foxholes, on maneuvers, on passes to Paris, in the hospital in the rear, and in running post-war prisoner of war stockades. The letters also reveal a great deal of his love for my mom, and his deep desire to be reunited.
As I now review the letters, I am struck by the parallels between his experiences and impressions, and those of the men and women returning from the wars in Southeast Asia and the Middle East during my own lifetime. I wonder about the scars that my dad carried home with him when Post Traumatic Stress Disorder was undefined; when soldiers returning from horrific experiences in battle were expected to slip right back into civilian life without missing a beat. Their abilities to do this, after fighting a war in which they believed, are the reason they are known as "the greatest generation."
It's a real page-turner!!
iPhone in the Snow
We have had a snowy winter here in NYC. It was messy underfoot on Monday, but beautiful above, so I took out my iPhone and began to capture what I saw:
Photo Album: Post #5 Jacmel 2013
A picture is worth a thousand words. Here are a few that might fill in the blanks left by my reporting:
The fact that Art Creation Foundation for Children offers three meals a day to its youth is very very important. Here is where money for food goes:
And here are more photographs of what the children are learning and accomplishing:
You can see how the children's imagination and skills have evolved in these images. And they are so proud of their work!
ACFFC will celebrate its tenth anniversary as a 501c3 corporation later this year. This milestone is the perfect time for us to reflect on the amazing achievements of the past decade and move ahead on plans for the future. A future that looks very promising for the Art Creation Foundation for Children youth!
Mosaics Everywhere: Post #4, Jacmel, Haiti 2013
The Art Creation Foundation for Children began to work in mosaics after the 2010 earthquake when Laurel True arrived from Global Mosaic Projects to work with the group. Together they created the Tree of Life as a memorial to lives lost and to hopes for the future. Here is a link to last year's post.
The wall was a great success and immediately became a source of great pride and a gathering place in the city of Jacmel. And the children loved making the mosaics. Over the past year, panel by panel, they completed the wall along Congo Plage (beach).
A grant from ARCADES propelled their abilities to a new level. Under this grant, wonderful walls and benches have been created all over the city.
Bruno, as head of the design team (here is last year's blog about Bruno) created a mosaic version of the image of Catherine Flon, La Belle Kreyol,
and another of the flag of Haiti
at a main crossroad:
There is a beautiful wall depicting the history of coffee at a building that was once a coffee warehouse:
Because of the impact that these beautiful projects had on the various neighborhoods, ACFFC was given commissions by the Tourism Office in Jacmel, and by individuals and businesses as well.
Here is bench next to the barber shop:
The Khawly family commissioned two walls – one based on transportation at the Texaco station:
And another featuring Jacmel's famous race car drivers:
Here is a beautiful wall and bench in a neighborhood where some of the ACFFC children live:
On this trip, I ended working with the kids on a large mosaic commission at Raymond Les Bains, a beautiful beach just outside the city. This work was requested by the Department of Tourism in Jacmel and the Ministry of Tourism of the government of Haiti.
What I love most are the whimsical details that the kids have created – their own interpretations of how, in this case, the sea creatures should appear:
Some of the funds received through these grants and commissions pay for materials and contribute to keeping ACFFC operating. But a portion of the funds are deposited in individual bank accounts for the youth 16 and older. These teens receive a stipend for participation and are learning to manage their money. Financial literacy is a goal of the foundation. Each child can give some of his/her money to his/her family, can use some for immediate personal needs, and must save some for the future. As well, a portion is allocated to families who the youth feel have significant need, whether or not a part of ACFFC. The younger children, who are beginning to learn skills in mosaics, as in papier mache, are helpers. Some funds are set aside for their future.
In this way, an ongoing public art project that is so creative, also contributes to personal growth, financial competency, plans and goals for the future for these ACFFC youth, just as it contributes to aesthetics and pride in Jacmel among resident. Amazing achievement.


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Two features. In 'Barber Shop' Calvin is handed the family barber shop and he isn't impressed. He makes plans to sell the shop to a local criminal called Lester. In 'Barber Shop 2' Ice Cube is the charming Calvin Palmer, one of South Side Chicago's most upstanding business owners. But when the nefarious Quentin Leroux (Harry Lennix) shows up across the street with the flashy, hip Nappy Cutz, Calvin's shop is in jeopardy once again...
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