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"It was an excellent experience – thank you to all the coaches and staff who put it together"
"The coaches were great fun to be around and learn from"
"It was a highlight training around like minded people with such high intensity with the direction of fantastic coaching staff"
"Made me fall in love with the sport all over again!"
"Thanks for a special weekend"
Along with the Playing Academy you can add a one day coaching session at an extra cost of £50 making the course last 4 days.
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JAGUARS ACADEMYTERMS AND CONDITIONS1. Introduction1.1 This document is intended to, and does, set out the Terms and Conditions which apply to: (i) the Jacksonville Jaguars Academy event on certain dates in July 2017 at the location identified at www.jagscampandacademy.com (the "Event"); and (ii) any and all persons participating in the Event or any part of it (hereinafter a "Participant" or "You").1.2 All Participants taking part in the Event will be provided with a copy of this document, which must be read carefully and signed by the Participant to confirm his/her agreement to be bound by the Terms and Conditions set out below.1.3 Any Participant who does not understand any one or more of the Terms and Conditions set out in this document should seek clarification from the Event Operator (as defined below) before signing this document. Any Participant who does not accept any one or more of the Terms and Conditions set out below should not sign this document.1.4 In this document:(a) any reference to a particular law is a reference to such law as it is in force for the time being, taking account of any amendment, extension, application or re-enactment, and includes any subordinate laws for the time being in force made under it and all orders, notices, codes of practice and guidance made pursuant to it;(b) any reference to laws in general is to all local, national and directly applicable supra-national laws in force for the time being, taking account of any amendment, extension, application or re-enactment and includes any subordinate laws for the time being in force made under them and all orders, notices, codes of practice and guidance made under them;(c) reference to a Participant, Participants or the undersigned Participant is, unless the context requires otherwise, to you, the person signing this document and any warranties, representations and/or undertakings described as being given by a Participant or by Participants, are deemed to be given by you;(d) any reference to the words include(s) or including shall be deemed to have the words "without limitation" following them, whether expressly stated or not;(e) any reference to Jacksonville Jaguars LLC, Union Jax, LLC, or the Event Operators shall also extend to any persons engaged or employed by them, whether in connection with the Event or otherwise (as defined below);(f) save as expressly set out herein, any reference to a clause or schedule is a reference to a clause of, or schedule to, this document;(g) words in this document imparting gender include every gender, and words imparting a singular number include the plural and vice versa, where relevant; and(h) clause, schedule and paragraph headings in this document do not affect the interpretation of this document and/or its Terms and Conditions.
2. Participation2.1 The Event is a private function organised and operated by the Event Operator, in which individuals registered their interest in enrolling onto the Jaguars Academy by completing an online form via the Event Operator's website at www.jagscampandacademy.com. The Event Operator reviewed the registrations of interest and invited a limited number of individuals to enrol onto the Jaguars Academy and become Participants, subject to their agreement to the Terms and Conditions contained in this document.2.2 In order to participate in the Event, all Participants must ensure that:(a) they meet all of the eligibility criteria (see clause 3 below);(b) they make full payment of an enrolment fee of £250.00 for the Playing Academy and/or £50.00 for the Coaching Academy (collectively, the "Enrolment Fee") to the Event Operator by no later than 1 June 2017, which will cover a small proportion of the Event Operator's expenses in organising and operating the Event; and(c) they have provided a signed copy of these Terms and Conditions to the authorized representative of Union Jax, LLC by no later than 1 June 2017.2.3 Any individual who is invited to enrol onto the Jaguars Academy but who fails to pay the Enrolment Fee and sign and return these Terms and Conditions by the day of the Event shall be deemed to have automatically forfeited his/her place on the Jaguars Academy and the Event Operator shall be entitled (but not obliged) to offer his/her place to another individual.2.4 Whilst the Event Operator is Union Jax, LLC (as to which, see clause 4.1 below) Participants acknowledge and agree that the Enrolment Fee shall be paid to and processed by the Event Operator. Save in circumstances where the Participant becomes properly entitled to a full or partial refund under clause 10 below and/or as otherwise expressly set out in this document, Event Operator shall not be liable in any way to the Participant arising out of or in connection with its processing of the Enrolment Fee.3. Eligibility3.1 In order to be eligible to participate in the Event, all Participants must as a minimum (and without prejudice to the warranties given in clause 5):(a) speak and understand English;(b) be a minimum age of 18 years old;(c) have no previous history of head trauma, with or without loss of consciousness, dizziness, slipped disk or hernia; and(d) have no pre-existing or underlying heart condition, respiratory condition or other serious medical condition that would inhibit Participant's ability to participate in the Event.3.2 If it becomes apparent to a Participant and/or the Event Operator at any point prior or during the Event that a Participant does not meet any of the eligibility criteria, the Event Organiser reserves the right to refuse to permit such Participant to participate in the Event, or any part of it. In such circumstances, the Participant shall not be entitled to any refund or other form of compensation.4. The Event4.1 The Event is a multi-day training camp for amateur American football players organised by Union Jax, LLC (the "Event Operator"), which will primarily take place on the facility premises as set forth on www.jagscampandacademy.com on 13 July 2017 through 16 July 2017 (the "Event Period").4.2 Participants acknowledge and agree that in participating in the Event:(a) they shall be requested to attend the event location(s) as determined by the Event Operator on the days and at the times determined by the Event Operator as set forth at www.jagscampandacademy.com;(b) although the Event is not intended to comprise full-contact physicality and/or competitive football matches, some of the football activities may include physical activity involving high impact with objects and/or persons which will inevitably create a risk to Participant's health and well-being; and(a) the Event will involve rigorous physical activity and a significant level of physical exertion. Whilst the Event Operator will take reasonable steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all Participants in the Event, Participants will not be obliged nor required to undertake any particular physical activity or exertion against their will. Participants take part in the Event entirely at their own risk and they acknowledge that they may, at any stage, refrain from:(i) taking part in any element of the event activities; and/or(ii) taking part in any other physical and/or mental element of the Event; and/or(iii) completing the Event or any part of the Event.For further information about the health risks to Participants in taking part in the Event, please refer to paragraphs 5 and 6 below, entitled "Medical" and "Consent, Waiver and Liability" respectively".4.3 During the Event Period, Participants will be provided with:(a) beverages available for purchase, the nature of which shall be determined by the Event Operator at its absolute discretion; and(b) attire and equipment required in order for the Participants to take part in the event, the nature of which shall be determined by the Event Operator at its absolute discretion4.4 Participants attending the Playing Academy shall also be provided with two nights' hotel accommodation at Brunel University. For purposes of clarity, Participants who are only participating in the Coaching Academy will not be provided with hotel accommodations.4.5 Participants will be fully responsible for their own travel costs and expenses in travelling to and from the Event, without contribution from the Event Operator.5. Medical5.1 The undersigned Participant hereby warrants, represents and undertakes to the Event Operator that:(a) he/she is at least 18 years of age;(b) he/she is in good health and is free from all illnesses, injuries and ailments (including any mental and/or physical injury or condition) that could in any way interfere with his/her own and/or others' safe participation in, and enjoyment of, the Event;(c) he/she has provided the Event Operator with the full details of any of his/her pre-existing or previous mental or physical injuries or conditions (including sporting injuries, mental disorders, dietary requirements or allergies) which could in any way interfere with his/her own and/or others' safe participation in, and enjoyment of, the Event; and(d) he/she will, on an ongoing basis throughout the Event Period, immediately notify the Event Operator of any injury, illness or condition suffered by him/her, including where he/she feels that his/her ability to continue with, or participate safely in, the Event is in any way compromised by mental or physical tiredness, fatigue or any other condition.5.2 The undersigned Participant further acknowledges and agrees that, where he/she suffers any personal injury as a result of his/her participation in the Event:(a) he/she shall immediately notify the Event Operator of the full details of such injury, including when, where and how it occurred; and(b) he/she expressly agrees and acknowledges that first aid, emergency first aid and/or other medical treatment may be administered to him/her by the Event Operators and/or their nominees; and(c) he / she shall not be entitled to a refund of any portion of the Enrolment Fee.6. Consent, Waiver and Liability6.1 The undersigned Participant accepts and assumes all risks (both known and unknown to him/her and/or the Event Operator) which are in any way associated with his/her participation in the Event. In particular, the Participant understands that his/her participation in the Event will involve inherent and unavoidable risks to him/her, including the risk of:(a) personal injury, including serious and/or permanent injury and including death; and/or(b) loss or damage to personal property.6.2 In consideration for the Event Operator's agreement to allow the undersigned Participant to enrol on the Jaguars Academy, take part in the Event and provide the Participant with equipment and beverages during the Event Period, the undersigned Participant understands, agrees and acknowledges that, by signing this document, he/she waives, releases and discharges to the fullest extent possible, the Event Operator, Jacksonville Jaguars, LLC, Union Jax, LLC, Fulham Football Club Limited, the entity that owns or operates the facility premises hosting the Event, National Football League and its member clubs, NFL International, and each of their respective owners, members, managers, officers, directors, employees, agents and the Coaches from any and all claims, threatened claims, actions, liabilities and/or causes of action of any kind (save for those relating to any personal injury or death suffered by the Participant which is caused by the negligence of the Event Operator) which the Participant and/or any of his/her kin, successors, executors, administrators, agents or assigns may have now or which may accrue (whether directly or indirectly) in the future as a result of his/her participation in the Event (or any part of the Event) and/or in connection with any of the risks identified in paragraph 6.1 above or any other risks.6.3 Subject to paragraph 6.2:(a) the maximum aggregate liability of the Event Operator to the undersigned Participant (including his/her kin, successors, executors, administrators, agents or assigns) whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty or otherwise, will under no circumstances exceed an amount equivalent to the Enrolment Fee; and(b) the Event Operator shall have no liability to the undersigned Participant for loss of business, use, profit, anticipated profit, contracts, revenues, goodwill or anticipated savings, consequential, special or indirect loss or damage.6.4 Save as set out above in this clause 6, the undersigned Participant shall be liable for any damage to any persons (including other Participants), property, accommodation or equipment which arises out of or as a result of the acts or omissions of the undersigned Participant during the Event Period.7. Insurance7.1 The Event Operator maintains third party liability insurance for the Event. However, the Event Operator does NOT maintain any insurance which covers injury or loss sustained by the undersigned Participant arising out of or in connection with the acts or omissions of other Participants.7.2 It shall be the responsibility of the undersigned Participant to take out and maintain adequate levels of insurance to cover his/her travel, accommodation and participation in the Event.8. Data, Images and Intellectual Property8.1 The undersigned Participant understands that in participating in the Event, the Event Operator may request certain personal information about him/her, including his/her name and address details and other information sought or given as part of my registration for the Event. Any personal information that a Participant provides to the Event Operator will only be used and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.8.2 The Event Operator may also use such personal information (other than medical or other sensitive information) for the purposes of informing the Participant about relevant news, events, offers and promotions of the Event Operator and/or its sponsors, group companies, associated companies and partners from time-to-time. If the undersigned Participant decides at any point that he/she no longer wish to receive messages of this nature, he/she should send the Event Operator an email to email@example.com. Alternatively, the Participant may click "unsubscribe" at the bottom of any of the emails that he/she receives.8.3 The undersigned Participant hereby irrevocably grants to the Event Operator and its affiliates an unlimited royalty-free right to photograph and record Participant's participation in the Event and to subsequently use such photographs and/or recordings ("Participants' Details") to advertise and promote the business and activities of the Event Operator in any media throughout the world whether known now or hereafter existing and in perpetuity. In granting such permission, the Participant expressly acknowledges and agrees that the Event Operator is not required to make use of Participants' Details, nor will the Participant be entitled to any payment or benefits as result of any use of Participants' Details by them (or any one of them).8.4 The undersigned Participant hereby waives in perpetuity any moral rights he/she may have in the Participants' Details under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 or under or pursuant to any similar act or provision in any other jurisdiction and he/she undertakes not to apply to enjoin or restrain the use of the Participants' Details in any advertising or promotion by the Event Operator, whether now or in the future.9. Health and Safety9.1 The undersigned Participant agrees to wear protective clothing and equipment as directed by the Event Operator (if any) and comply with any and all instructions given by the Event Operator, or its nominees from time-to-time during the Event, including as to how any element of flag football activities should be carried out or as to any health and safety measures which Participants must adhere to, including emergency and fire drills and emergency assembly points.9.2 If, during the Event Period, the Event Operator deems that any Participants are:(a) unable to adhere to or have not adhered to instructions or health and safety rules;(b) behaving in an inappropriate or unacceptable manner; or(c) under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs;the Event Operator reserves the right to curtail or end his/her participation in the Event, in which case he/she will not be entitled to a refund or any other compensation.10. Cancellation10.1 The Event Operator reserves the right to cancel the Event. In such circumstances, the Participant shall be given no less than 14 days' notice and will be given priority booking for a future similar event. If an alternative date is unsuitable or unwanted, a full refund of the Enrolment Fee will be provided.10.2 In the event that any Participant cancels his/her place in the Event, cancellation charges shall apply. The Event Operator shall be entitled to retain the following amounts from the Enrolment Fee paid by a Participant, based on the date the Event Operator receives written notification of any cancellation:(a) cancellation less than 21 days prior to the Event: 100% of the Enrolment Fee (No refund); and(b) cancellation more than 21 days prior to the Event: 50% of the Enrolment Fee (50% refund).11. Force Majeure11.1 The Event Operator will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of the Event arising from or attributable to acts, events, omissions or accidents beyond its reasonable control. This includes but is not limited to acts of God, fire, explosion, natural disaster, flood, war, terrorist attack, threats of terrorism, any government act, interruption or failure in the power supply or labour dispute.11.2 Should any of the above occur, the Event Operator reserves the right to cancel the Event, in which event any affected Participants will be given priority booking for a future event, where possible.12. Changes to the EventWhilst the Event Operator takes every care to ensure that the Event will follow the programme as notified to Participants, the nature of the programme means that it may be subject to change. The Event Operator reserves the right to make amendments to any part of the schedule and/or services provides as considered reasonably necessary in the absolute discretion of the Event Operator.13. General13.1 These Terms and Conditions represent the entire agreement between the Event Operator and the undersigned Participant with respect to the Event.13.2 Any part of these Terms and Conditions which is found to be invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed replaced with such provision which is as near to the intent of the original provision as possible but which is not invalid or unenforceable.13.3 Any variation to these Terms and Conditions shall only be valid if agreed by an authorised representative of the Event Operator in writing.13.4 These Terms and Conditions are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with, or concerning the carrying into effect of, these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.Signed by the Participant to acknowledge his/her understanding and acceptance. By signing below the Participant acknowledges that he/she has read this document and understands that by signing it, he/she is giving up his/her legal rights and remedies (on his/her behalf and on behalf of his/her her kin, successors, executors, administrators, agents or assigns).
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H.J.Res.125 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.106th Congress (1999-2000)
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|Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-10] (Introduced 11/13/2000)
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Extends the law making continuing appropriations for FY 2001 through December 5, 2000.
Introduced in House (11/13/2000)
Appropriates funds for expenses associated with conducting the presidential and vice presidential inaugural ceremonies. Makes an amount available for a payment to the District of Columbia for expenses incurred in connection with inauguration activities.
Authorizes the Executive Residence at the White House to make expenditures to provide for the transition and moving expenses following the election on November 7, 2000.
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European equities rise on Fed stimulus hopes
European stocks rose yesterday on hopes that the Federal Reserve would announce more stimulus measures, while investors digested the news that a Greek debt buy-back scheme designed to release much-needed EU-IMF bailout funds appears to have progressed smoothly.
London's FTSE 100 advanced 0.35 per cent to close at 5,945.85 points, while Frankfurt's DAX 30 gained 0.33 per cent to 7,614.79 points, its highest level since January 2008.
In Paris, the Paris CAC 40 erased modest losses chalked up early in the day to add just 0.01 per cent to 3,646.66 points, its highest level since July 2011.
Milan's FTSE Mib benchmark jumped by 1.15 per cent and Madrid's IBEX 35 advanced 0.83 per cent.
In foreign exchange activity, the European single currency climbed to $1.3041, from $1.3003 late in New York on Tuesday.
Gold prices firmed to $1,716.25 an ounce on the London Bullion Market, from $1,710 on Tuesday.
In New York, US stocks were also higher in midday trading on anticipation of Fed support for the sluggish US economy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up by 0.06 per cent, the S&P 500-stock index advanced 0.14 per cent and the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite by just 0.01 per cent.
"Wall Street is speculating the Fed will replace the expiring Operation Twist program with a fresh round of Treasury purchases," said Karee Venema of Schaeffer's Investment Research.
Analyst Chris Beauchamp at trading group IG noted that "such a move would be a welcome distraction for markets bored by the political brinksmanship being played out in Washington".
The Fed's policy committee is set to decide on what action to take as the end approaches of its policy of selling short-term debt to buy longer-term debt.
There are expectations that policy-makers will replace it with more outright bond purchases, or "quantitative easing", aimed at lowering interest rates to encourage businesses to invest and hire.
Asian equities also rose as dealers welcomed signs of progress in talks on the US fiscal cliff and upbeat data from Germany and Spain, which offset the fallout from a North Korean rocket launch.
With investors becoming more confident the safe-haven yen came back under pressure ahead of a general election in Japan on Sunday and expectations of more monetary easing by the country's central bank.
In Paris, shares in carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen, struggling with financial problems and a restructuring, leapt by 10.02 per cent to €5.423 on a newspaper report that Algeria might be interested in acquiring a shareholding.
In Asia, Tokyo shares rose 0.59 per cent, Hong Kong added 0.80 per cent, Shanghai was 0.39 per cent higher and Sydney climbed 0.17 per cent to a 17-month high.
US President Barack Obama and Republican House Speaker John Boehner have swapped new offers to avoid the fiscal cliff of huge tax hikes and spending cuts due to come into effect on January 1, according to sources on both sides.
It fuelled hopes that the two, who have been at loggerheads over plans to increase taxes on the rich and slashing funding to Medicare, could come to an agreement.
If a deal is not reached by the new year, the package currently in place is widely expected to send the economy into recession.
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A teenage girl has been left fighting for her life after being seriously injured in a horrific crash between her boyfriend's tarmac lorry and a recycling truck.
Eighteen-year-old Cain Lois Williams broke one leg, and her shin in two places in another leg, as well as injuring her liver in the horror smash on Wednesday morning.
Her parents and boyfriend are now keeping a bedside vigil for her as she begins the long road to recovery.
She has already undergone three operations following the crash in Gwynedd, north Wales, and faces many more.
Cain, from Stryd yr Wyddfa, Porthmadog, had to be freed by firefighters using specialist cutting gear after the accident at about 5.40am. The road was closed for almost seven hours.
Paramedics said she'd suffered "life-threatening" injuries and was taken to Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital in Bangor before being transferred to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent.
The road surfacing lorry she was travelling in was being driven by Cain's boyfriend, Tomi Williams.
The 25-year-old, who works for Cybi Cyf civil engineers in Pwllheli, is at her bedside along with Cain's parents, David Williams and Caryl Roberts.
Cain is one of five children and is studying for her A levels.
Her shocked sister Saran, 21, told the Daily Post : "I've just been on the phone with mum and dad. Cain's just woken up. She's had three operations on her legs, but there's more to come. She needs to have more operations.
"She's got a long way to go with her recovery. She's also injured her liver. I saw her quickly before she went for her operation. She was in an induced coma before going down to the operating theatre.
"She's able to speak, but she's very ill. She's been talking with mum and dad and her boyfriend, Tomi. I went to see her yesterday and I'm going back tomorrow."
Saran added: "They were on their way back home after being to get Tarmac from somewhere. She was sitting in the other seat by the driver's side. I had a phone call from dad yesterday morning. It was a shock. It's difficult to believe it's happened. They thought she had broken her leg initially. We didn't expect that it was so serious.
"She's broken the top of one leg and broken the shin of the other in two places. She's stable but extremely sick. She's very weak. She's having the best care. They are very good with her."
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact PC 1987 Rhys Williams at Dolgellau Roads Policing Unit on 101.


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Nonlocal Hidden-Variable Theories and Quantum Mechanics: An Incompatibility Theorem
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- Leggett, A.J. Foundations of Physics (2003) 33: 1469. doi:10.1023/A:1026096313729
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It is argued that among possible nonlocal hidden-variable theories a particular class (called here "crypto-nonlocal" or CN) is relatively plausible on physical grounds. CN theories have the property that (for example) the two photons emitted in an atomic cascade process are indistinguishable in their individual statistical properties from photons emitted singly, and that in the latter case the effects of nonlocality are unobservable. It is demonstrated that all CN theories are constrained by inequalities which are violated by the quantum-mechanical predictions; these inequalities bear no simple relation to Bell's inequalities, and an explicit example is constructed of a CN theory which violates the latter. It is also shown that while existing experiments cannot rule out general CN theories, they do rule out (subject to a few caveats such as the usual ones concerning the well-known "loopholes") the subclass in which the photon polarizations are linear.


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What does Davey mean?
Davey [dav-ey] as a boys' name is of Hebrew origin, and Davey means "beloved". Davey is a version of David (Hebrew).
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Davey is an unusual given name for men but a very prominent last name for all people (#3696 out of 150436, Top 2%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
Davey was first listed in 1930-1939 and reached its highest position of #988 in the U.S. during the years 1950-1959, but is not found in the list at the moment. (2015 BIRTH Statistics)
Which version is better?with its source form and related boy names. Dave, Daven, Davi (#1701 IN 2015), David (#18), Davie, Davin (#955), Davis (#474), Davon (#1153) and Davy are the popular alternative forms of Davey rated in the Top 2000. These relations of Davey reached the peak of their popularity in the 1960s (ADOPTION OF 3.9%) and are now much less conventional (ADOPTION 0.7%, ▼82.8%). David is more ubiquitous than the rest, though Davis has become trendy as well, while forms such as Dave are now somewhat dated.
Similar NamesSuggested similar names are Baley, Cacey, Caley, Carey▼, Casey▼, Covey, Dabney, Dabny, Dace, Dacey, Dacy, Dade, Daeg, Dael, Dagen, Dagny, Dahey, Dahy, Daicey, Daicy, Dailey, Daily, Dale▼, Dalen, Daley, Daly, Damek, Damen, Danby, Dandy, Dane, Danek, Danny▼, Darbey, Darby, Darcey, Darcy, Darek, Darel, Daren▼, Darry, Darsey, Darsy, Davar, Daveon, Davien, Davyen, Dawe, Dawes, Dawley, Day, Daye, Deven▼, Dewey▼, Dover, Draven▲, Garey, Garvey, Haley, Harvey▼, Jacey, Jamey▼, Jarvey, Kacey, Kaley, Kasey▼, Lacey, Levey, Macey, Matvey, Maxey, Paley, Ramey and Tavey. These names tend to be more frequently used than Davey.See names in meaning and etymology.


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That Time Prince Played Atlantic City
Back on September 26, 1998 when Prince took the stage at Trump Marina in Atlantic City (now Golden Nugget), he left an audience full of local fans wanting for nothing. That particular night was a testament to the catalogue of hits he had amassed up to that date. Upon the news of The Purple One's untimely death at the age of just 57, we thought we'd take a look back at that night.


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First of all, thanks for letting me take a turn second of all, I hope you haven't minded me hogging all the models the last week, work is pretty slow, and I need the practise, lol.
This weeks theme is "Your Desktop". I don't know about you but at home, mine is a cluttered mess most of the time, and at work neat as a pin. Your task this week is to model some of the things on your desktop.
Just as an example, mine has speakers, a harddrive or two, pencil case, photoframe, my asthma inhalers, a PSP, CD spindle, a bettery charger...you get the idea?
usual rules apply, 1 hr for objects, 2 for the more complicated ones but don't panic if you go over (i don't, hehe)


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If you're in the market for a new smartphone, Sony has a special deal that you may want to consider. Currently they're offering a free year of PlayStation Plus to anyone who purchases the Xperia Z1s from either T-Mobile or Sony directly. The Z1s is waterproof and features a 5″ screen with 1080p display, which amounts to 441 pixels per inch for a crystal clear display.
The phone also features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM, so you won't feel bogged down no matter how many apps you've got installed. The phone also has a 3000mAh battery, so you're not going to run out of juice in the middle of the day. The phone ships with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, with an upgrade to 4.4 KitKat slated to be released soon.
Currently the Z1s is only available for T-Mobile's Uncarrier plans, which feature the phone for $0 down upfront, or you can pay $528 for the device and not worry about a contract. Not too bad, if you can deal with T-Mobile's network.
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A year after a judge found Mark Gorton liable, a jury is now deciding how much the founder of Lime Wire must pay in damages for willful copyright infringement.
 Lime Wire settles with RIAA for $105 million
Mark Gorton, creator of the LimeWire file-sharing system, agrees to compensate the four largest record labels for facilitating the mass piracy of billions of songs over 10 years.
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
May 12, 2011 3:51PM PDT
 RIAA, Lime Wire close to settling copyright suit
Lime Wire, the file-sharing service found liable for copyright infringement last year, could pay a significant sum to the four largest record companies to compensate them for their losses.
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
May 12, 2011 10:32 AM PDT
Lime Wire: Labels hurt by mismanagement, not piracy
Lime Wire lawyers showed jury that Warner Music honchos, including CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr., paid themselves millions while laying off hundreds and claiming music piracy was to blame for financial woes.
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
May 11, 2011 3:02 PM PDT
Lime Wire founder on copyright law: 'I was wrong'
Mark Gorton, founder of file-sharing service LimeWire, acknowledges in court that he knew of mass copyright infringement going on with users and that he refused to stop it.
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
May 9, 2011 2:24 PM PDT
Lime Wire strikes back in court against RIAA
Facing a possible $1 billion judgment, Lime Wire lawyers tell a jury that the file-sharing service didn't play a large role in 50 percent drop in record labels' revenue. They blamed CD ripping, a poor economy, and the labels' own inaction.
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
May 4, 2011 4:55 PM PDT
Lime Wire's day of reckoning is here
A jury will decide how much money Lime Wire and founder Mark Gorton should pay for "willfully" infringing songs from record labels. For some hardliners in the music industry, the Lime Wire case is about retribution.
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
May 3, 2011 11:43 AM PDT
previous coverage
Study: LimeWire demise slows music piracy
The volume of Internet users illegally obtaining music from P2P services has fallen from a high of 16 percent in late 2007 to 9 percent at the end of 2010, NPD reports.
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
March 23, 2011 5:47 AM PDT
Lime Wire settles copyright suit with publishers
Operator of the now shut file-sharing site has settled a lawsuit with several major music publishers over charges that it allowed its users to download copyrighted songs.
(Posted in Digital Media by Lance Whitney)
March 9, 2011 8:10 AM PST
Did Lime Wire betray users?
Under legal pressure from the record labels, the company agreed to secretly update its software so that it would be able to shut down the LimeWire network.
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
October 27, 2010 6:06 AM PDT
Judge slaps Lime Wire with permanent injunction
U.S. District Court Judge Kimba Wood orders LimeWire to disable downloading and uploading and otherwise quit being LimeWire.
(Posted in Media Maverick by Greg Sandoval)
October 26, 2010 1:02 PM PDT


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America is the "Land of Opportunity." Everyone has a chance to go to school, get a paying job, earn enough to buy the house with the while picket fence, and retire when they are 60. Unfortunately, America is also the "Land of Crippling Debt." As of 2010, the amount of consumer debt in the United States was approaching $2.4 TRILLION, which, when broken down, amounts to $7,800 for every single person living in the US. Consider this; these numbers were high in 2010, how high do you think they are now? The US economy is taking a nose dive and every man, woman, and child in this country is feeling the debt effects–but there's hope.
What does Debt Look Like?
Almost everyone knows what prosperity looks like–the flashy cars, the large houses, the designer wardrobe, the spontaneous trips to Bali, and the ability to live as one wishes without fear of going broke. Some Americans know what living comfortably looks like–mortgage paid on time every month, twice yearly vacations, no real worries about paying the bills, and having that satisfaction of not owing more than they make. So, what does debt look like?
Debt is the ugly cousin to prosperity and comfortable living that no one likes to talk about. Too many people in the United States know every wrinkle and mole on the face of debt. Debt is living pay check to pay check, putting off buying medications to buy groceries, living in fear of the power being shut off, hiding the piles of shut off notices and foreclosure notices that come in the mail, desperately trying to find the light at the end of the long tunnel, dodging phone calls from credit card companies, the depression, the hopelessness, the anger, the fear…debt is truly one of the ugliest faces in America.
Is Debt-free Living Possible?
Despite the fact that so many of us live in debt, there is such a thing a debt-free living. How is that possible? Well, for those who've never been in debt, it's pretty easy, but for those who've been mired in debt for years there are a few things to consider when trying to erase debt from your lives.
What is a Debt Snowball?
If you've ever heard the name Dave Ramsey, then you are probably familiar with the concept of the Debt Snowball. The Debt Snowball is much like a real snowball in that is starts off small, and on its way downhill, it gathers more and more snow until it is a giant ball of ice and snow (money and charge-offs) that can demolish anything in its path, which in this instance is debt.
How to Get the Ball Rolling
If you really want to live debt-free, there are a few sacrifices that need to be made. In order to get the ball rolling, you need to set aside a certain amount of money per month to put towards your debt. Where will this money come from, you ask? Well, that iced coffee you buy once or twice a week, those few extra cable channels, or that $10 lotto ticket you buy once a month can actually add up to a pretty good sum of money. It might not be $100, but even $30 a month consistently put towards your debt will start the snowball rolling–albeit slowly at first, but at least it isn't stuck at the top of the hill.
Now that you have that handful of snow ($30 or so) you need to sit down, gather your unpaid bills around you and list each balance from smallest to largest and then from largest interest rate to smallest. At this point you need to find the debt that is the smallest amount but has the highest interest rate. Once you've got this list together, you put that extra $30 in an envelope and mail it to the debt collector. Easy, right? Keep in mind that this $30 should be EXTRA money you're putting towards this debt, so keep paying what you've been paying and just add the extra $30 you've scrounged up to the total paid per month.
Eventually, that smallest debt with the highest interest rate will be paid off, and you'll get that "balance paid in full" notice in the mail, and you'll rejoice. Now, it's time to take ALL of the money you were paying to that smallest debt and put it towards the next debt in line. Now, you have an extra (let's say you were paying $25 on top of the extra $30 to your last debt) $55 to put towards your next bill. Once that debt bill has been paid off, you now have all of the money you were paying to that bill to put as EXTRA towards the next debt bill on the list.
Do you see how the ball is getting larger after each debt is paid off, and you aren't paying anything more than you were in the beginning?
How to Keep the Ball Rolling
To keep the Debt Snowball rolling all you have to do is keep the money meant for your debt each month going towards your debt. Once you get to the larger debt bills, the ball will start to roll slower, but you'll be paying A LOT more money towards your debt than you were before. Eventually, you'll get that last and final "balance paid in full" notice in the mail, and you can finally declare yourself DEBT FREE!
Have you ever tried this method or are you trying it now? Tell us about it!


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from Williams-Sonoma
Makes 8 bars
Mix the dough and bake the crust:
Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Butter the bottom and the sides of an 8-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until creamy. Add the 2/3 cup flour and the salt and mix on low speed until blended. Spoon the dough into the prepared pan and press evenly into the pan bottom. Bake until the crust is golden, 15-18 minutes.
Make the filling:
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using the electric mixer on medium speed, beat the eggs and the remaining 2/3 cup granulated sugar until blended. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons flour, the lemon zest and juice, and the buttermilk and beat until smooth. Pour the filling evenly over the baked crust.
Bake the filling:
Bake until the top of the filling is set and barely browned at the edges, 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into 8 bars, dust with powdered sugar shaken through a sieve, and serve.
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Emotional Defendant Takes the Stand in Child Abuse Trial
Dawkins is facing child abuse charges in connection with the death of a three-year old boy, Kaiwon Connelly who died on New Year's Day in 2012. At the time Dawkins was living with the boy's father, James Mauldin, who has been charged with beating him and burning him to death.
On Thursday the defense rested its' case and the jury heard closing arguments. It was very emotional inside the courtroom as Jasmine Dawkins took the stand.
She was seen breaking down into tears as her defense lawyer asked her about what life was like living with her boyfriend and his son, Kaiwon. She told the jury she lived in a world of abuse. In fact, she got so upset talking about it the judge ordered a recess so she could compose herself.
Dawkins took the stand in her defense while her lawyers argued that she should not be held criminally responsible for any abuse to Kaiwon. They claim she was a victim of abuse herself and she was too afraid to get help for the child. Dawkin's lawyer Sherman Lambert asked her about Mauldin's violent history. She told the court there were times Mauldin would physically abuse her and Kaiwon. One time she said he even threatened her with a weapon.
At the end of her testimony Dawkins' lawyer asked her, "Is there anything else you would like to tell the jury?"
Dawkins tearfully replied, "I tried to do everything to save Kaiwon."
Forensics Psychiatrist Dr. James Novello was also called to the stand. He testified that Dawkins acts like a victim of abuse. Lambert asked, "Did you treat Dawkins and what was the context of the report?"
Novello said, "She was insecure, vulnerable and hesitant. She subjects herself to abuse rather than to deal with abandonment."
Lambert also asked, "Did Jasmine describe the relationship with James Mauldin?"
The doctor said Mauldin was possessive, he was attempting to control her and "He even put a gun to her head."
All this was part of the defense's case to prove that she lived in fear and was scared of Mauldin.
After the defense rested its' case, the jury got instructions from the judge and then heard closing arguments. They're expected to begin deliberations early on Friday. If Dawkins is convicted of all charges against her she could spend 75 years in prison.


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Is the world getting better?
I had a long Debate with my Prof about that question today, i know some of you will see this and will say Amber :facepalm: but i really totally believe in it, yes i know there's wars and hunger BUT.
Women have rights, no more slaves, we have a half white half black as a President, less wars (You can check the percentage of wars in the last 100 years).
Cruelty as a popular entertainment, human victims as a religion, slavery as an instrument for saving employment, genocide as a way to obtain real estate, torture and mutilation as unusual punishments and the death penalty for misdemeanors and differences of opinions are all gone or Significantly decreased.
Global population has increased by almost 30% since 1992, more countries enter the latter stages of the demographic transition,Child mortality is down by around a third, Extreme poverty(the total number of people living on less than $1.25 a day) has fallen significantly (by around a third), There have been many significant social changes in the past two decades, including improvements in school attendance, literacy and female representation in positions of power and influence.
Borders have become more like nets than walls, and this means that wealth, ideas, information and talent can move freely around the globe.
Again, im not saying the world is perfect, i'm just saying it's better than yesterday and less than tomorrow.
Re: Is the world getting better?
Overall, I think so, yeah.
Re: Is the world getting better?
An increase of population is not a good or bad thing in itself, the ongoing demographic transition is in as far as it makes societies more sustainable. Extreme poverty and child mortality being down are unequivocally good things. Increases in literacy are a very encouraging sign for any society. Borders are still walls in many places :(
All in all, things are moving in the right direction, but we still have a lot to do before we can say that the world is a good place for all. It could be that in some places we might have to take a step back, before taking two steps ahead. I am somewhat hopeful though.
Re: Is the world getting better?
Nope. Nada. Zero. :ras:
Re: Is the world getting better?
It all depends. For some people it's definitely better, for some other probably the same or worse.
Re: Is the world getting better?
More people getting it better means more strain on the environment, much more pollution and eventually also battles over resources starting to run out. In the end, most likely disasters. If that will be flooding, huge storms, (global warming dilemmas) OR human made ones like a new world war remains to be seen.
We're pretty much at the peak here in the West at least. From here on it will go downhill. Question is just how long we can stay at this plateu. We will no doubt fight with teeth and claws to not compromise on our lifestyle but we're very close to a time were people should consider going vegetarian among other things.
This planet wasn't made to become a giant ant colony that consumes everything. Earth got room for about 2-3 billion people living like for example modern americans. Any more is not sustainable long term.
So in short: yes maybe in the next decades it's not gonna matter much. But expand it to 50-100 years and shit will hit the fan, BIG TIME
Re: Is the world getting better?
Not to mention the big economic challenges. The population is aging rapidly since we live much longer but don't work more. In 20 years over half of Europes population will be 60+
Also many countries are living on borrowed time economically. Could write 10 pages about employment rates, trade balance and debt thats showing alarming trends in many countries. It's actually so depressing that it's better if the general population doesn't know...
Re: Is the world getting better?
Well, China and India and some so called developping countries are getting better. Europe, USA and other countries called the "west" are going down in almost every department. Some countries are stagnant at the bottom like most of Africa, the middle east aswell in most parts.
Countries, both rich and poor are fighting for resources and food, more and more people fighting for less and less. Technology is not moving fast enought to make it more effective to use resources to different means. Technology is mostly not accelerating in developping solutions to mankind like some predicted. We still use fossil fuel, it takes the same time to travel between continents like it did 40 years ago, we still havent gone past the moon, in fact we havent even landed on the moon in many generations. We havent cured cancer. AI is not making any major breakthroughs, we have no robots to drive our cars and clean our appartments in a proper manner or take care of the elders (partly).
The asians have done some cool stuff with electronics, I give them that. led 3d TVs, smartphones and so on I feel are among the things that define change in the last 10 years. Only gadgets, not important stuff.
I dont see how US having a halfblack president is any definitive way to meassure progress. US population fell for Obama like sheep, I mean there is no substance and only style and glamour, Hollywood stuff. I dont even think his opponents were better, just that the enthusiasm surrounding a subpar leader with no solutions at hand for major problems US is facing and who had no experience prior to becoming president just shows people are no better than sheep, have a good slogan and use big words on speeches and some cool poster and they will behave irrational.
Ok, best thing I have to say about the last 10 years or so is the social media revolution, the free debate on the internet and more democratic exchange of information. Major media moguls lose power every day and information is spread more democratically, no special interest can censor or control what people debate. Could lead to something big when no one listens to major TV networks anymore. A real game changer.
In culture music is absolutely terrible and it gets worse everyday. We cant produce anything people will listen 40 years from now. Movies are OK, I think the mainstream stuff is getting a little bit darker and less corny than before, which is a good thing. Hollywood is less afraid to not play by the rules. Series have progressed a great deal in the 2000s, I cant belive some stuff people watched in the 80s and 90s. Today series are done by great cable tv networks and I find there deeper character studies than in any mainstream films.
Overall things are not better, I actually can see a pit coming up for the western world and I see only some countries like Russia and China avoiding to take the fall with us. Both of these countries are not even democracies, so say what you want how good it is to see them rise as the new powers.
The world is going down the drain, getting ravaged by self entitlement, political correctness and perversion borne out of liberal politics. Thankfully I will be long gone before the inevitable apocalypse of western civilisation. In the meantime I plan to enjoy the life as much as possible and I recommend everyone else does the same.
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Re: Is the world getting better?
No, not here anyway.
The UK has lost its credit rating, has a government hell bent on demonising working poor, non-working poor and disabled, and faces NHS privatisation. All this while cutting jobs, public services and welfare and blaming its predecessors for the 'mess' left behind even though the national debt is only a little higher than it was in 1997.
Re: Is the world getting better?
No, it's relative.
Re: Is the world getting better?
In an ethical standpoint, yes to a degree I suppose. Economically? Far from it.
Re: Is the world getting better?
World is getting shitter in every day. I cant wait fr a day when we will nuke our arsses off. Good riddance!
Re: Is the world getting better?
"The world" is progressing as expected, I wish I could see the end. :angel:
Re: Is the world getting better?
You're right, it's ironic and tragic that the human race, while striving towards what is good, and occasionally being able to experience it, has always been beset by evil. I expect this schizoid duality to continue. I thought of the quote from the movie Contact. Sometimes even pop culture has its moments of lucid insight: "You're an interesting species. An interesting mix. You're capable of such beautiful dreams, and such horrible nightmares. You feel so lost, so cut off, so alone, only you're not." Makes me cry like a belieber every time.
Just a few quick observations that come to mind, but I think our precarious situation is actually worse.
What's different now, compared to previous centuries, is how technology has rapidly progressed to the point where any two bit terrorist has in his hands, weapons of mass destruction. There are legions of disillusioned parties itching to use them. The experts say it's only a matter of time before they do. Scary.
We see breakthroughs in food production, but we also see skyrocketing prices in the west and riots in the 3rd world because people cannot afford basic rice any longer.
We see resistant superbugs and unprecedented diseases of such horror which are only a plane ride away from a "neo-black-death" type of global pandemic.
Wars and rumours of wars are always with us. Despite fewer national skirmishes because of the influence of superpowers, warlords still dominate Africa and much of the third world, and operate unchallenged, being ignored by the west. Superpowers themselves are on a collision course as usual; now more than ever.
The breakdown of the nuclear family and absolute morals is producing record numbers of deviants without conscience. I personally see this every day.
Previous economic hubs, and entire cities such as Detroit are declaring bankruptcy and are beset by skyrocketing crime and social upheaval. There is no money to pay the cops. Criminality, never far from the surface, is exploding overnight. This is coming to places like California and many other cities and nations around the world. Violent revolutions and class struggle are sure to follow.
The western capitalist model of never ending consumption is at an end, and it citizens no longer have the money to buy its products because greed has moved their jobs to the east where they are free to employ economic slaves, bringing misery to workers worldwide. It's not business as usual folks.
Those same companies are wreaking environmental devastation on the third world where pollution laws are lax. Can't breath in most Chinese cities anymore (the world's so called "factory").
The EU is on the verge of catastrophe and North America may quickly follow.
Economic wealth and superpower status is being transferred from west to east, but not before war and "letting it go out of their cold dead fists."
Add to environmental pollution and disasters, droughts and famines of increasing length and severity, and you have the cue for the dénouement, where things go from bad to worse: the four horsemen of the apocalypse (the ultimate badasses!)
(Warning, spoilers ahead)
Things will get worse before they get better, but no thanks to man, or even Nietzsche's superman; we've proven it's not within our power to change our nature, or even our course. There is no immediate age of Aquarius coming which will solve our problems. We have failed (imho). We won't be allowed to destroy ourselves however:
"And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened." Matthew 24:22(More spoilers ahead, YMMV, IMHO, and ultra-trolling all miserable atheists)
A New Heaven and a New Earth …
And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat on the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. . Revelation 21:1-5Cool!
Time for a change in management, sign me up :)
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In fact, the only serious failing I can see is that Fallout 3 still doesn't go much beyond Oblivion in creating a convincing world. There's still something a bit flat or odd about the character modelling and animation, not to mention the presentation of dialogue scenes - all areas that Mass Effect got spot-on right - and there are still occasions when the behaviour of the non-player characters doesn't seem to tally with your actions. Sure, charm skills and the wider system of karma ensure that you'll get different responses depending on your charisma and your deeds, good or bad, but wouldn't it be good if your fellow patrons raised an eyebrow when you shot a man dead and stole his clothes in the local bar? Or if the body had been moved when you returned a day later? There are times when you'll feel a real emotional connection to the population and their stories, but there are also other times when it all feels fake. Played over the long haul, Fallout 3 succeeds more than it fails, but there are still key areas where Bethesda could improve.
That said, this is an incredible game and easily the best RPG experience I've had since The Shivering Isles. Epic and majestic, Fallout 3 is going to disappoint anyone who comes in expecting a thinking man's action game, but in a market saturated with action games, thoughtful or otherwise, it's more important that it satisfies those looking for a deep and rich adventure. Many games get less impressive the more you play them, as the designers run out of ideas or the story just runs out of steam. Fallout 3 just seems to grow and grow. In fact, there's really only one good reason not to buy Bethesda's RPG: if you get it now, before Christmas, where on earth will you find the time or inclination to play anything else?
Remember it's a marathon, not a sprint, and Fallout 3 will open up its riches. While it's not as immediately brilliant as Oblivion or Bioshock, it counters this with a strong atmosphere, an epic tale and deeper game mechanics than either.
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This is a really smart review Stuart, definitely one of the better ones I've come across (and there are enough around at the moment).
Having been completely hooked on Fallout 3 since launch, I finally completed the main quest this morning, but only after some 60 odd hours of exploration, interaction and combat - none of which felt like a necessary chore as is the tendancy with some RPGs.
I think if you're the gamer who will pick this gem up and want to blitz through the main quest just seeking out the end goal, you'll miss so much of what makes Fallout 3 a great title. Exploring the capital wasteland at random and checking out every "dungeon" you come across amazingly doesn't feel like you are just revisiting small variations of the same map. Almost every one has some uniqueness to it, like it exists as part of the wider world and not just as a necessity to pick up some loot and XP to bolster your strength for the main quest.
This is something I felt Oblivion (depsite being an extremely enjoyable game) suffered quite noticably from. Here, in place of deja vu inspiring Oblivion portals and caves, we have schools, hotels, hospitals, offices, major D.C. landmark buildings, museums, factories, libraries, shops, subway stations, tunnels, shanty towns, sewers, caves and the vaults. It's really quite a wide array of places to investigate. The really cool thing for me is how they pulled this sense of variety off amidst a setting comprised almost entirely of dingy grey/brown scorched ruins... It's no mean feat.
It's hard to talk too much about without giving away things that you want others to experience for themselves, but there are some stand out moments that really define Fallout 3 for me. One is a certain epic action sequence near the end, but the one that really sticks in my mind is leaving Vault 101 for the first time early on in the game. As you walk out into the wasteland, you find yourself on a hill overlooking the remnants of the Washington D.C area, with the sun illuminating a dusty yellow sky over the horizon and a landscape of scorched ruins, rusting vehicles and an endless field of cracked rocks and roads. From the background noises of the vault that your character spent the first 19 years of his/her life in, you emerge only to the sound of the wind howling across the crumbling relics of a civilisation that is no more. It's a particularly eerie moment where you are left feeling completely alone amongst the utter devestation. For me it felt just as well crafted as being thrust out into City 17 of Half Life 2, or Andrew Ryan presenting Bioshock's Rapture in all its glory. It's that one snapshot that immediately delivers what the game's world is all about.
Aside from the character animation quirkiness that Stuart mentions, there is a complaint I've seen that the game world is slightly geographically smaller than Oblivion, but it didn't feel it to me (it's still around 16 square miles). Bethesda really have created a stunningly deep and detailed environment here... both in terms of visuals and substance. After finishing the story today, I went to find a map online to see if there were many locations I had missed out on. I was amazed to find I had put all this time and effort into the game, and still hadn't been to 3-4 of the major locations, and dozens of the smaller dungeon style areas. I didn't even stumble across Dogmeat during this play through either.
I can also understand the "Oblivion with guns" comments that are being thrown around by some people - having the same developers using the same engine for the same genre is obviously going to breed some similarties. But more than just the weaponary, the world, the plot, the characters, the artistic style, the humour, the choices and the experiences are a different beast entirely. In all respects it's a far darker game than Oblivion was.
All in all I'd recommend it very highly, but as Stuart points out, only to those who can spend more than a few hours playing it. Though it's definitely not a casual pick up and play action fest, given some investment it will give you one of the most memorable gaming experiences of recent times. The issues that do exist are completely obliterated by the quality of the overall experience... Don't miss it.
@John - It's 㿄.99 for the PC version, not for the PlayStation 3 version that Stu reviewed. The PS3 version is 㿓.99 on Play.
@life With yours and Stuarts glowing reviews, I now really want to play this game. Thanks for adding your thoughts - they were very illuminating.
Why aren't the formats available and the format reviewed stated in the header? I appreciate that the versions are now stated in bold at the top of the first page of each review now (which is a vast improvement on the old system of making people guess the version) but if you've got the price in the header, then you need the format in the header.
Maybe it's just me but it just feels like Oblivion in a Post apocalyptic setting.
Very good review, I agree with all Stuarts comments. It is a game that you have to put a lot of time into (I got it on launch fday from sainsburys and havent got that far through at the moment) and the animations are laughable at times, but it is such an engrossing game that I dont notice when Ive been playing for 2-3 hours at a time and I can see myself playing this for quite a long time...
Nice review. I'm about 20hours in and enjoying it more and more. It's a great game, I didn't really care for Oblivion but Fall Out 3 is right up my street.
It runs well to. (PC)
This review brings up a couple of good points as well
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Apply the same principles you would with any business idea. Research the market. What are the growth prospects and what trends are emerging? Look clearly for any inefficiencies in the market — every business should solve a need.
You say your idea is disruptive, but it must be something that adds value. I recently invested in online estate agency eMoov, which enables people to sell their house at a fraction of a High Street agent's fee. The key was the founder's vision of putting customers first, and offering a more affordable fee while still delivering a reliable service. You must focus on how well you will win over customers.
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Like we decided last night, (early this morning?), those 286 Excalibur Servers are known to do this, and the only way you can get through it is to cycle the breakers really fast.
ok woot when this gonna start working again i got money to spend and you guys/gals aren't making it easy!
Yo Woot, this fail is nice and all and Imma let you finish, but the 2007-2008 New England patriots had the best fail ever!
Yup been 13 minutes and still not updated LOL
fixed at 10:54 pm my time
Someone at woot woke up and updated the page!
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It's about frickin' time that they got this item showin!
We are being tested.
How did all these comments get here?
Now someone go buy it so we can get on to the next item I don't want.
It was better when it was stuck...
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now we have to sell out this glorious item.
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Woot is screwy yet again. Better not do this with a Baggy!
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Woot off lives!!!
Good Lord! Woot is turning into the "Dollar Store".
FCC shut down woot for violations of communication acts. Nelson says "Ha! Ha!"
Now that I CAN actually buy it, I don't even want it anymore. Oh psychology, you are a fickle mistress.
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I think that I updated to find the community button showing 150 posts, which makes me ask, why so many posts already?
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Hahaha that's what I was thinking!! It showed me the radio till now, I was on the edge of my seat going "IT'S THE BAG, IT'S THE BAG!!!" Turns out it wasn't lol!!
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Portuguese patients and Primary Immunodeficiencies (PID) stakeholders including doctors, nurses, industry representatives and the Portuguese Rare Diseases organisation came together for the first time at the National Faculty of Medicine in Lisbon on 23 October to discuss issues facing people living with PID in Portugal.
The meeting which was jointly organised by the International Patient Organisation for Primary Immunodeficiencies (IPOPI) in cooperation with the Portuguese Society for Immunodeficiencies (Grupo Português de Imunodeficiências Primárias - GPIP) and the Portuguese PID Patient Association (Associação Portuguesa de Doentes com Imunodeficiência Primária - APDIP) was very successful and brought together over one hundred participants coming from all regions of the country.
The meeting was opened by Dr Susana Lopez da Silva from Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon and Dr Emilia Faria from Coimbra University Hospital who both chaired the meeting and welcomed participants. Dr Laura Marques from Maria Pia Hospital in Porto highlighted the current challenges facing Primary Immunodeficiency patients in Portugal from the physician perspective, amongst which the need for better diagnosis rates for adults and more equal access to care whilst also pointing out challenges for the future such as gene therapy. Jose Israel Silva the outgoing Chairman of the APDIP provided a presentation on the challenges for patients and an overview of the APDIP's activities. He particularly stressed the need for raising awareness on PID in Portugal, Madeira and the Azores and developing patient information materials but also stressed the fact that PID is not recognized currently as a chronic disease in Portugal. This means that PID patients in Portugal do not have access to the level of support 'officially recognized 'chronic patients would normally be entitled to access, such as greater flexibility in the workplace allowing for days off to access treatment, retail pharmacy discounts, etc. In his presentation on international developments Johan Prevot, IPOPI, reviewed the recent success stories for the PID patient community such as the recent European Parliament recommendations on PID, the work with PLUS but also IPOPI's increasing activities at the international level in regions such as Eastern Europe, Latin America and Africa. The programme closed with a presentation by Mrs Paula Brito e Costa, President of the Rare Diseases Federation (Rarrissimas) on the activities of the rare diseases organisation in Portugal.
The scientific programme was followed by a General Assembly of the APDIP during which a new Board of Directors was elected. Mrs Maria-Joao Mousinho was elected Chair of the APDIP. Maria-Joao, an IT specialist and PID patient herself, is a very motivated and energetic person devoted to the PID cause. IPOPI looks forward to see the Portuguese association grow into an efficient and successful organisation under her leadership. Other newly elected Board members include Ms Dulce Duarte, Vice Chair, Mr Nuno Urbano, Secretary, Mr Jose Israel Silva, Treasurer as well as Maria-Joao's twin sister, Ana Cristina Das Neves Mousinho.
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Ben Tavakolian, Persian Rug Cleaner of Dallas
Ben Tavakolian's family has been in the rug business for three generations. His staff coddles fine Persian, Turkish and Oriental rugs, washing them by hand and drying them in the sun.
But a rug that's well cared for won't need the full professional treatment more than once every four to five years. Here are some tips:
Clean with care: "Everything you need is in your house," he says. "Don't use heavy-duty carpet cleaners. Use what you use for yourself – a soft soap or dish detergent that leaves your hands soft." Wool fibers are filled with lanolin, an oil that's a built-in repellent; strong cleaners remove it.
"Your rug may look cleaner right afterward, but it will get dirty again much faster because the natural protection is gone."
For spot-cleaning, carefully wipe up what you can. Then use tap water to dilute whatever remains and blot it with a paper towel. If it's stubborn, add a few drops of that gentle detergent or soap to a cup of plain water, wipe with this solution and blot the spot up with clean white towels.
You can clean the whole rug with a pile of white towels and two buckets – one full of plain cold water, the other half-filled with water to which you've added some liquid soap.
Going with the nap (the direction in which the rug feels smooth when you run your hand over it), work in 2×2-foot blocks, following these four steps: dampen lightly; soap lightly; dampen lightly again; let dry.
Take it to a pro: Tavakolian and his team follow the same basic technique. Up to six men will turn even the largest rug to follow the same procedure back and front, then dry it outside in the sun. The exposure to ultraviolet light "does miracles to rejuvenate the oil," he says.
The treatment, which costs $3 to $5 per square foot, removes sharp, microscopic particles of pollution that cause drying and abrasion. They use mild shampoos tailored to the various types of wool fibers coming from different breeds of sheep in different areas.
Bad dog: Pet stains are best handled by the pros, who use enzymes that neutralize the bacteria in urine and other deposits.
Moths: Moth damage also requires professional help. Fight moths by moving the large pieces of furniture that sit on your rugs and cleaning their undersides.
"Moths want to nest and lay eggs in cozy spaces without light, noise or air circulation," Tavakolian says. "Under your sofa is a good place."
A cheap vacuum is your friend: A fine wool rug's very worst enemy, according to Tavakolian, is "Mr. Vacuum Cleaner."
"The housekeeper and the husband want to do a good job, so they go back and forth, back and forth, and damage the fibers. You don't need an expensive, two-stage vacuum with a beater brush and heavy suction. A cheap, low-power one is better for your rugs."
Even better is that oldest of household staples, a plain straw broom. Start at one end of the rug and brush in the direction of the nap, moving backward so you don't step on what you've just gone over. Then lightly vacuum up the dirt and dust you've loosened.
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Field Trip to Rader Family Farms
Looking for a fun FALL FIELD TRIP?
Why not take a trip & join with other MOPS moms and Kids at RADER FAMILY FARMS in Normal, IL?
Thursday, September 19th plan to have a "playdate" field trip at Rader Family Farms!
It takes about an hour to get there from C-U...so if you want to carpool or caravan together we can meet at St John Lutheran Church & head out together leaving at 9:00 am.
Then we can plan on having lunch there (either pack a lunch for a picnic or they have a Cafe there) & heading back to Champaign again by 1 or 1:30.
There are admission fees:
$6.00 Adults & Children (3 and Up) Weekdays
Children 2 and under are always FREE
$3.00 Seniors (65 and up) Weekdays
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Coming on I-74 from the east, follow I-74 West/I-55 North around the southwest side of Bloomington. As the interstate starts heading north, you'll see the Market St. (Rte 9/ Rte 150) exit. Take the Market St. Exit 160 and turn east (right) onto Market St. at the off ramp. Go to the second stoplight, Martin Luther King Dr., and turn north (left). MLK Dr. will wind north and east and you'll cross some railroad tracks at a stoplight. Turn north (left) at that set of stoplights onto White Oak Road. Continue north on White Oak Rd. for about 2 miles. You will pass through one set of stoplights (College Ave). and continue on for another 400 yards. You'll then turn right onto Ropp Rd./1200 E. The farm will be about a 1/2 mile north of that intersection on the right side of the road.
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Keep reading below for more detailed information about the activities on the farm! Hope to see you there!
Agritainment at its Best!Your paid admission grants you access to every activity they have available with the exception of the big corn maze & face painting. You can see a detailed listing of activities below.
*JUST A NOTE ABOUT LUNCH: if you plan to pack a picnic lunch please be aware that they are saying that they don't allow outside food on the farm. You may or may not be able to bring your lunch into the farm area, but in the past there has been space near the parking area where you could put down a blanket & comfortably sit & eat lunch.
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Ladies! Hi! So, it is almost 1 month until our 1st MOPS meeting of the year & we have an assignment for you. Between now & Sept 9th would you please take a picture of the messiest "thing" in your life?Thanks & we're looking forward to a great year!
In the spirit of our theme this year, "A Beautiful Mess" we'd like to do an activity with you all at our 1st meeting where we share about our biggest messes. We'll even offer a special "something extra" for those of you who manage to be in the picture of your biggest mess!
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