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Considering that this past November officially thrusted us headlong into a new generation of games, we can all fully admit that 2007-2008 were the greatest years of the past generation. Right?
With incredible games like Super Mario Galaxy, the establishment of new IPs like Mass Effect,BioShock and Assassin's Creed, and Infinity Ward's rise to mega-stardom and yearly dominance with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the landscape of gaming was forever changed into the juggernaut industry that it is today.
However, that's not to say that 2013 was bad. Actually, I thought 2013 was pretty f*cking awesome. I played A LOT of games this year — probably more than I have in recent years — and it was probably one of my favorite years of gaming ever, and it made for an awesome send-off for the generation.
With that said, when it comes down to my favorite games from this year, I can only narrow down the list to 10. Keep in mind, "favorite" is a lot different than "best." (I regrettably never got around to playing Papers, Please, Super Mario 3D World, Luigi's Mansion, The Wolf Among Us, andBrothers: A Tale of Two Sons, so don't be mad that they aren't on the list. From what I understand, they're all outstanding games, and I truly intend on getting around to them.)
And while I can only fit 10 games on the list, there were a few that were just short of making it; I'll consider them honorable mentions, and they are:
Ni No Kuni I blame the fact that Ni No Kuni came out during the beginning of the year for it not being higher on my list. JRPGs typically take me forever to play through (and I love them more for it), so while I was really enjoying my time with the game, the busy March release schedule sidetracked me and I never got to finish it.
However, it's an outstanding JRPG that blends the best of Pokemon and Dragon Quest and mashes them together with a beautiful symphonic soundtrack and gorgeous artwork (done by the wonderful Studio Ghibli). As far as 2013 goes, I think it'll be hard to find a JRPG that's better.
And Mr. Drippy is one hell of character.
Resogun If it wasn't for another game that's in my top 10, this would be the best game on PS4 right now. Actually, depending on how you look at it, it probably is. Resogun is insanely addicting, and was one of the few games this year that had me chasing high scores on my friends' leaderboards list for hours, reminding me of the old days when high scores weren't just a part of the game, butwere the game.
What seems like classic side-scrolling space shooter gameplay is turned on its head when you factor in trying to keep your multiplier up, saving all ten humans in each level, the DualShock 4 talking to you (if you've played it, you know what I mean), the pumping techno soundtrack, and the overall level of chaos that is blowing your mind on screen. And holy sh*t, is the game gorgeous or what?
When I've only got little time to spare, Resogun is my go-to, and although I get furious when I lose a multiplier or a human, I can't help but start all over because the game is just so damn fun. If you're a PlayStation Plus subscriber and you have a PS4, it's currently free, so do yourself a favor and get it.
Gone Home I really struggled with determining whether or not Gone Home would make the cut; it's precisely a game that might not have been my favorite, but I'm almost certain was one of 2013's best. This indie exploration/narrative game (that poor excuse for a genre was completely made up in my head about three seconds ago) is a great example of the kinds of the experiences that are only possible with video games.The conversation comes up time and time again about whether or notGone Home is a game or whether games can be art, and I can happily admit a resounding "yes" to both of those questions.
I played Dear Esther (a similar kind of "game") last year, and wasn't too blown away by it, despite the positive feedback. I was essentially holding W on my keyboard and listening to an old dude tell me a story I really didn't have any sort of emotional connection to. I got what it was trying to accomplish, but something just didn't click for me.
With Gone Home, however, these issues were null; the message and execution wasn't as straight-forward, as you're presented with a vacant home filled with evidence of lives lived and mysteries unsolved. The question is no longer whether Gone Home is a game, but rather, "Why?"
"Why is my sister missing?" "Why is my mother fooling around with another guy?" "Why did my father — and established author — stop writing?"
Gone Home tells a powerfully intimate and touching story that can only be told through exploration of the Greenbriar family's home, almost to the point where it feels as though you're invading their privacy. It's a story that you have to experience for yourself to really get invested in, but once you do, it's overwhelmingly clear that its excellence in its execution is something that can only be done in a game.
Also, the abundance of 90's nostalgia is awesome. Pulp Fiction FTW.
And now, without any further hesitation, my top 10 favorite games of 2013:
10. Ratchet and Clank: Into the Nexus
Into the Nexus kind of slipped out just before the busy holiday season this year, but I'm so glad that I didn't skip out on it. Action-platformers were practically booming at their peak during the PS2/Xbox/GameCube era, but lately they feel like they've almost become as niche as JRPGs and strategy games. Ratchet and Clank excluded, the genre was generally marketed towards the younger audience (Going Commando, Up Your Arsenal, Size Matters, Quest for Booty, Full Frontal Assault…need I say more?). Most of the younger kids these days couldn't care less about them and would rather play another generic online war-shooter, resulting in almost zero marketing and suffering sales.
This kind of shift is a shame, but the developers at Insomniac Games haven't given up on what's undoubtedly the best franchise of its genre.
Into the Nexus is R&C's swansong title on the PS3, and while it's only 5 or 6 hours long (priced fairly at $29.99, and with plenty of replay value), the game didn't skimp on the insanely fun and sci-fi action the series has been known for.
With a ton of upgradeable weapons, Pixar quality graphics, witty humor, charming characters, and a great tribute to the rest of the series, Into the Nexus was one of the biggest surprises for me this year, and was an absolute blast to play through.
With so many dramatic and narrative-heavy titles this year, Into the Nexus reminded me that, along with a light-hearted story, sometimes it's nice to just jump around and blow stuff up every once and while.
9. Guacamelee
Guacamelee is the Mexican "Metroidvania" game I never knew I wanted. Available on the PS3 and Vita, Guacamelee brings fierce wrestling maneuvers and combat abilities to extremely clever platforming, and does it with hilarious presentation with so many pop culture and video game references that I couldn't stop smiling.
I'll never forget being chased through a level by a giant dragon destroying everything in its path, only to stumble upon a golden axe at the opposite end of a bridge, triggering the bridge to stutteringly collapse, plummeting the dragon into lava, and then being told, "Sorry Luchador, but your princess is in another castle."
The misconception that the Vita lacks games can go to hell, as this brilliant example is the perfect kind of game for the system, with plenty of exploration and backtracking to keep you busy for hours or in short bursts.
Also, DAT FLAMENCO SOUNDTRACK. Too good.
8. Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
While AC IV could have just been a pirate game on its own — Lord knows it does "pirate" SO SO well — the fact of the matter is that AC IV does for AC III what AC II did for AC, and that's improve upon its predecessor in every single way. (Did that make sense?)
Where AC III fumbled with its lame assassin, Connor, and slow start, AC IV gets things moving from the get-go, giving you the freedom to do whatever the hell you want as soon as you get your own ship, which is about 45 minutes into the game. Also, Edward — while not quite at the level of greatness that is Ezio Auditore — is a much more entertaining and carefree pirate assassin than his future half-Native American grandson.
The story is nothing to write home about, the future/present-tense Abstergo storyline is definitely wearing thin, and the series' stale tailing missions make numerous appearances, but AC IV does so many things right that it's hard to fault the game for it.
Gone are the solo naval missions; the entire map of AC IV is the Caribbean, plain and simple. I enjoyed traversing major cities in the Caribbean like Havana and Kingston (which brought back a lot of the verticality of AC II), but the majority of my time playing was spent sailing, digging up treasure, upgrading my ship, whale-hunting, diving to explore shipwrecks, and doing other pirate-y things.
And while it might get a little repetitive towards the end of the game, there's no denying the thrill of your first ship battle and boarding a sinking enemy ship to kill its crew or take down its flag. It's something no other game has quite done before, and it's done very well.
Oh, and sea shanties.
7. Tearaway
If one word could describe Tearaway, it'd be charm. Media Molecule has a knack for infusing their games with a healthy dose of charm (I mean, just look at Sackboy's smile!), and it shows withTearaway.
Not very often do I get my hands on a game and instantly recognize the ingenuity and brilliance in its game design, but Tearaway was the one of, if not the only titles, to do that for me this year.
Tearaway brilliantly utilizes all of the Vita functionalities, from both cameras (where it'll occasionally show your face in the sun, Iota's destination) to the rear touch pad, in such a clever way that it never feels cheap or gimmicky. Tearaway breaks the fourth wall and creates a sense of immersion that's specifically tailored for the Vita. There aren't too many games in history that do this, let alone this well.
While I couldn't fathom why this little messenger would want to deliver a message to me — I admittedly looked awful every time the camera showed my face (I blame the bad angles!) — there's no denying how beautiful and creative the game is, and shows just how much one's imagination can accomplish with just a few strips of paper.
If you own a Vita, Tearaway is the killer app and a must-own. There's truly no other game like it. (Once again, Vita haters can take a long walk off a short pier.)
6. Rayman Legends
I played a fair amount of platformers throughout 2013, but none of them quite reached the level of polish and frantic fun that I found with Rayman Legends. I'm fairly certain it's the best side-scrolling platformer I've ever played.
Where Tearaway showed off its wonderful game design, Rayman Legends excelled in its creative level design, offering more obstacles and challenges to utilize a jump button than any other game this year. Add to that an enormous amount of level variety, humor and charm, crisp, jaw-dropping 2D visuals and artwork, plenty of unlockables and replayability, and more, and what you end up with is a platformer that stands tall and proud with (and in my opinion, taller and prouder than) some of the best 2D Mario games.
And I can't forget the expertly crafted music levels, which has the player running full speed towards the end of the level, but forced to jump and punch their way through to the beat of several wonderfully covered classic rock songs. It's something I've never seen done before in a platformer, and it's so immensely entertaining that it's the kind of thing anybody can play and enjoy.
Rayman Legends might lack online co-op, but as far as four player couch co-op is concerned, theNew Super Mario Bros. series has one hell of a competitor.
5. Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
A Link to the Past is arguably one of the greatest games ever made. A Link Between Worlds just might be better.
By reimagining its predecessor with the help of new game mechanics and eye-popping stereoscopic 3D visuals, A Link Between Worlds is the not only the best looking game on the 3DS, but also one of the best games on the platform.
By adding in the ability to rent (and later purchase) any classic dungeon items right from the very beginning, the entire map of Hyrule and Lorule are open for non-linear exploration, enabling dungeons to be tackled in whatever order you desire. Being able to freely roam both maps early on was a real treat, and I felt like I had a greater sense of freedom than I've had in previous entries in the Zelda series.
Also, what seemed like a gimmick in the previews turned out to be one of my favorite additions to the franchise: the ability to flatten into a 2D wall painting. Early on, it's simply used to slip through bars and cross gaps. However, it's not until later in the game that the ability's implementation truly shines, only further highlighting the brilliance in the dungeon and overworld design.
While it still plays very much like A Link to the Past, A Link Between Worlds may not completely redefine the wheel, but it's just another example of why Nintendo is the reigning king of taking something old-school, and making it feel fresh and innovative as if you're playing for the very first time.
4. Grand Theft Auto V
Make no mistake about it — no other game from 2013 was bigger than Grand Theft Auto V in terms of scope, sales, or hype. It easily puts every other open-world game to shame, with Rockstar Games creating a believable, living, breathing city in Los Santos. The city is so vast and so beautiful, from the abandoned northern deserts to the flashy high life of the Vinewood hills, that the game even running on the Xbox 360 and PS3 is an impressive technological feat.
Rockstar put such incredible attention to detail, and if you thought it, you could more than likely do it. Feel like playing a round of golf? Go for it. Want to base jump off the tallest building in the city? Have at it. Want to pay for sexual favors and mercilessly get a refund? Well, you've always been able to do that.
Aside from the city, I fell in love with the three main protagonists — if you can call them that — and being able to switch between any one of them on the fly.
I really enjoyed Michael's drama-filled Hollywood lifestyle, and his family and trips to his therapist were hilarious. I could level with Franklin's desire to get out of the "hood" and create a better life for himself, looking to the elder Michael as somewhat of a mentor. And Trevor — the sadistic bastard was the best part of the game. His character was pure gold, and I vicariously lived through his madness as I shot and exploded my way through the lengthy story. And all of the characters would be nothing if not for the fantastic performances and excellent script.
Add in the huge amount of satire, mission variety, cars that actually handle well, and OH GOD THE HEISTS, and what you have is not just the best GTA by a landslide, but one of the best games ever made, period. It's unquestionably an M-rated game and it has its moments that border on grotesque and tasteless, but every adult who loves video games will find something to love about Grand Theft Auto V.
3. Tomb Raider
I'll be the first to admit that I hated the Tomb Raider series on the PS1. The clunky controls were a deal-breaker, and the over-sexualized badass chick with huge boobs was just a little too much for me to take seriously. (Even though that was still very much appreciated as a 12 year old.)
So it came as a huge surprise to me — and the biggest surprise of the year — that I enjoyed Tomb Raider as much as I did. Crystal Dynamics placed a normal girl in a shitty situation, and the result was this outstanding reboot that I think is going to set it up for a larger success than the franchise has ever seen.
I'm probably the biggest Uncharted fan I know — and it's not hard to pinpoint this reboot's inspiration — but I can safely say that I think Lara Croft's latest adventure out-Uncharted evenUncharted itself. Dramatic setpieces, excellent weapon and skill progression, incredible pacing, super-tight controls, Metroidvania-style map and level exploration, and a believable Lara Croft all made Tomb Raider an absolute thrill-ride to experience.
Yes, the mass-murdering killing spree throughout the game contrasted with Lara's weighty first kill, the tombs were essentially short puzzles that even a 4 year old could solve, and the multiplayer was atrocious, but none of these things seemed to matter to me, considering how spectacular the single-player campaign was.
I'm excited for what the future has for the Tomb Raider franchise, and that's not something I ever saw myself saying ten years ago.
2. BioShock Infinite
It probably goes without saying, but if it wasn't for my game of the year, this would've been it (I mean, that's common sense, right?) In fact, after I finished BioShock Infinite for the first time, I was almost 100% certain that it was going to be my favorite game of the year and that nothing else would top it. I was that wowed by it.
In terms of art direction, Infinite wins by a mile. I got chills upon arriving in Columbia for the first time; there's something so fantastical about a city in the sky. The bright blues and the over-saturated colors were such a sharp contrast to the dark and murky Rapture. Columbia was one of the few worlds that I traversed this year where I simply stopped playing to look around and soak in all of its beauty.
And it's that beauty that made it the perfect backdrop for a story that's so drenched in hidden underlying themes and mystery that I had to continue shooting and skyhooking my way through to the end to unravel it all. From the game's central premise of rescuing Elizabeth — a marvelous technical achievement who I never felt I was merely "escorting" — to the audiologs, there were so many questions that I had throughout the game that needed answering:
"Whom does Booker owe money to?" "Why is Elizabeth locked away?" "Why is Booker branded as the 'False Prophet?'" "Why do these odd red-headed twins keep popping up out of nowhere?"
These questions were more than answered by the game's ending, which was the most spectacular ending I'd ever witnessed in a game. Universal tears, multiverse theories, the reveal of Booker and Elizabeth's relationship, and the revelation that Booker and Comstock were one and the same was simply mind-blowing stuff. It was an ending that had me talking with my friends for weeks trying to wrap our heads around its complexity, which was almost as much fun as the game itself.
A lot of the story's ambiguity had me spending hours theorizing, researching, and reading what others thought online, and I can't remember the last time I played or watched something that provoked this much thought.
Yes, many criticisms have been said about the ending being too much of an info-dump, or how Elizabeth's abilities and the multiverse concepts just made everything else that didn't make sense somehow conveniently make sense. BioShock Infinite still has the most meticulously woven story I've ever seen told in a game, and for that, I'll never forget it.
And although Infinite also gets its fair share of criticism about its level of violence and how the combat can be perceived as simply a mechanism to get the player through the story without any real meaning ("Why am I shooting all of these people, again?"), I thoroughly enjoyed the combat. The skylines, Vigors, and enemy variety all made for exhilarating gameplay to me.
Finally, the last minute visit to Rapture at the end of the game had me picking my jaw up off the floor and seeing how it tied into Infinite's story left me speechless until after the credits rolled. It was one of my favorite gaming moments ever.
Also, who can forget the Luteces? Were they awesome or what?
1. The Last of Us
**CONTAINS SPOILERS** I can distinctly remember seeing the first gameplay reveal of The Last of Us several E3's ago. It was impressive, to say the least, and I knew that it was something to look forward to. I knew it was going to be good.
I didn't know it was going to be that good.
It's funny; I talk about The Last of Us almost daily, whether it be at work, with friends, or in my head. I talk about it so much that I'm almost certain my girlfriend is sick of hearing about it. I talk about it so much that there are so many words I could use to describe this game that I don't even know where to begin, but I do know that feeling so passionate about a game that came out almost seven months ago and not being able to let go of it tells me something.
For those who bitch about it, The Last of Us isn't original.
Everybody knows this. Shut up.
Sure, post-apocalypse is nothing new these days, and "zombie stuff" is starting to lose its appeal (if it hasn't already). Stealth games have been done before, and probably better. Survival-horror has been done before, and — if you played Silent Hill 2 — much better.
The Last of Us doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it never claimed to; that's not what it was trying to achieve. But everything that it does do, it does so exceptionally well that everything else I played this year paled in comparison.
Naughty Dog took everything that games had been trying to achieve for the last 7 or 8 years and nailed it, proving that gameplay-driven narrative is possible without having to succumb the player to 30 minute cutscenes (sorry Metal Gear, I love you, but yeah…), and that a game can tell a mature, emotional story that rivals some of the best in cinema and still be a game.
All of its components, from the setting to the "zombie stuff" to the gameplay were married brilliantly and culminated in everything that I look for in a game. Hell, even the multiplayer was surprisingly great.
The Last of Us made me feel every emotion in the book. For the 15-20 hours I spent playing The Last of Us, I felt comfort, terror, happiness, sadness, fatigue, love — I was a slave to its story and gameplay, and it was the most emotionally taxing game I've ever played.
The intro was shocking, and witnessing Sarah — a child — die was something that I didn't see coming. It set the tone for the rest of the game and really never let go.
The moments when I had to stealthily make my way through pitch black basements, surrounded by the infected creatures had my palms sweating profusely. You seriously didn't want to hold my controller afterwards. It was disgustingly soaked.
When an enemy encounter went haywire and my approach went to shit, I frantically scrambled to cover as the enemies tried to close in on my position, creating a gut-wrenching tension I'd never experienced before.
After spending so many hours fighting and sneaking and surviving my way through such an ugly, destroyed world, that now-infamous giraffe scene near the end of the game damn near broke me. It was so unexpected; so calming. Everything from the music to the scenery choked me up, and knowing that it wouldn't be the end of Joel and Ellie's nightmare of a journey broke my heart. I wished they could've stayed in that moment forever, and Naughty Dog giving the player the ability to let them sit there as long as they wanted was brilliant.
The pacing throughout the game was fantastic, and this scene hit at just the right time. It's a scene will go down as my absolute favorite gaming moment; it was such a beautiful part of the game, especially after the incredible Winter chapter of the game.
Seriously — WINTER. It was masterful storytelling and gameplay at its finest.
Joel and Ellie as a pair created a wonderfully dysfunctional father/daughter relationship that moved the game along. Seeing their relationship blossom from one of burden and dislike into one of love and friendship was touching and enjoyable, and although we never get any sort of true resolution at the end of the game, the fact that it so abruptly ended with uncertainty was almost a statement to how uncertain a future in that world was to begin with.
Ellie was a great character, and her fascination in the world before the outbreak was awesome. I can only imagine what it must be like to be a kid born after the fall of society, but it was portrayed excellently with Ellie.
However, Joel was the real treat for me. I was very conflicted about my feelings of Joel when I finished the game the first time, and I think that says a lot about how well he was written. I'd spent the entirety of the game killing for the sake of survival; it was what had to be done, and I could understand that in a world like that, it's a brutal necessity and a fact of life.
But by the end of the game, while his emotions and motives were coming from his heart, he'd become the true enemy. For the first time in a video game, I was forced to kill against the greater good. Naughty Dog had used me to tell the story they wanted to tell. Joel had murdered an entire hospital of people who had the best intentions to save our world, and he destroyed that chance over a selfish reason.
Were I truly in his shoes, I don't know what I would've done, but it's a decision I didn't get to make — Joel made the decisions. He was just as bad, if not worse, than the thugs I'd killed to get there. And what's worse is that he lied to Ellie about it at the end. She wanted to trust him, and although he loved her, what he'd done was out of pure selfishness and he didn't have the guts to admit it.
It was stomach-turning, it was despicable, and it was awesome. It was an unsatisfying ending, and I loved the game more for it.
Zach Betka at GamesRadar said it best:
"Joel is not you, and he's going to do things that you don't like, but you are powerless. You are just moving him forward. You are not his puppet master. Don't think that you can control these characters and their actions — play a different game if that's the case. You need to understand that video game characters are not just vehicles for you own self-fulfillment. And that's a killer idea."
The Last of Us has its flaws, and it might not be the most "fun" game out there, but I'll be damned if it's not the best game I have ever played. It's a game that invokes the weirdest emotion when I fire it up, and that's that I've never so happy or excited to get so sad.
Thanks for reading, guys and gals. And what was your favorite game from 2013? Let me know!


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SACRAMENTO — Before ordering Scott Salyer to spend six years in prison, a federal judge on Tuesday appeared perplexed how the former millionaire agribusiness owner ended up in the jam he confronted in a 15th-floor courtroom.
U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence K. Karlton, who gave Salyer until April 9 to surrender to prison officials, questioned why the 57-year-old threw away a Monterey-based farming empire that stretched from the San Joaquin Valley to New Zealand.
"Here's a millionaire who risked everything for nothing," the judge said before a packed courtroom.
On one side, there were Salyer's friends and family members, including his two daughters. On the other, attorneys and investigators involved in the case at hand and a welter of related bankruptcy and civil actions.
"I don't understand it," the judge said.
Salyer pleaded guilty in March 2012 to charges of racketeering and price-fixing stemming from a five-year investigation of practices in the processed-tomato arm of his company SK Foods.
Salyer and several other company executives and buyers for major food companies were accused of bribery, falsifying the quality of tomato paste and trying to fix prices with other sellers.
U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner said in a prepared statement: "Scott Salyer used bribery and fraud to deceive his customers about SK Foods' products in order to maximize his profits. Over a period of years, he turned his company into a machine of corruption and economic crime."
The investigation was prompted by an SK Foods executive who admitted a $1 million embezzlement from another company and turned into a key informant against Salyer. The case broke open in April 2008 when federal agents searched Salyer's Pebble Beach home and several company offices.
As lower-level company officials cut deals with prosecutors, SK Foods went into bankruptcy in 2009 and Salyer began spending more time abroad.
He was arrested in February 2010 by FBI agents after flying into the country from France. He spent seven months in the Sacramento County Jail before he was able, with the help of family and friends, to post $6 million bail. Prosecutors said he was a flight risk.
Under the plea deal, the main issue on Tuesday for the judge was deciding between the defense's request for a four-year prison term and prosecutors wanting Salyer to serve seven years.
Salyer earlier agreed to forfeit $3.25 million he transferred between banks in Andorra and Liechtenstein.
The judge said he wasn't interested in hearing more evidence to support the prosecution's bid for a maximum prison term.
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Defense attorney Elliot Peters said Salyer was misled by underlings, but his own "frat boy" arrogance and alcohol use played significantly in his downfall.
"In the old light of morning, it makes no sense," he said.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Segal said Salyer displayed the same cavalier attitude for the rules throughout his business career and surrounded himself with "sycophants, toadies and yes-men."
Salyer, dressed in a dark suit, medium-blue shirt and green tie, exchanged tight smiles with supporters at times, but spoke quietly to the judge.
He said he wanted to make "a plain old, simple apology. I regret my behavior and take full responsibility for my conduct."
Salyer said he spent 10 years building a business but hurt thousands of dedicated employees, farmers and suppliers. Now, he said, he stands stripped of his business, pride and many longstanding relationships.
"My life is, in effect, over," he said. He said he was begging the court "to grant some leeway and grant me a second chance at life."
Salyer's right arm shook as he took his seat again at the defense table.
The judge, convinced Salyer's riches are gone beneath a wave of debts and claims, refused to impose a fine. He was inclined to let the matter of victims' restitution be sorted out in civil cases against Salyer.
"There is no question a significant fine would be appropriate," the judge said. "The guy is broke. ... There is no money to pay a fine."
Segal argued Salyer is seeking $52 million in Australian courts, and the prosecutor convinced the court to set a March 9 hearing on restitution.
Karlton, a senior judge with 33 years on the bench, said in most cases the idea of sending a message by imposing a stiff sentence is not realistic.
But he said Salyer's case was different because it involved so many people willing to corrupt a food system that the public must rely on. Salyer committed a serious crime, he said.
"The sentence has to reflect ... the law's willingness to say, 'No, this is the law.'"
Ten other defendants have pleaded guilty. Two have been sentenced and the remaining eight are scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 26.
After Salyer's release from prison, he will be on supervised parole for three years. The judge recommended he participate in an alcohol rehabilitation program. He said Salyer could serve his time in a satellite camp next to the federal prison in Lompoc, if there is space for him.
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They're 12-4, I'd venture to guess their best record ever at the half-way point. Is they the favorite to win the WNBA title this year?
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They're 12-4, I'd venture to guess their best record ever at the half-way point. Is they the favorite to win the WNBA title this year?
OMG, there's a Fever forum?! I was starting to think I was seeing things.
And yet, still no forum...
Anyway, they probably will, just so we can have yet another reason to ***** about the Pacers.
I think they have a great chance to win it all this year. They've had trouble with Connecticut, but hopefully the Fever can continue to improve.
I wish more games were televised. Whenever a game's on, I watch it.
Take me out to the black, tell 'em I ain't coming back. Burn the land and boil the sea, you can't take the sky from me.
I didn't know the Fever were so good!
I'll have to eventually catch a game...
You, Never? Did the Kenosha Kid?
I really didn't either. AFN doesn't show them over here.
I agree. But then you will have people asking for Purdue, Ball State, Butler, Notre Dame, etc. basketball forums.
The Fever has not been around for too long and they're already a championship caliber team? Who is their GM and can we hire him/her for the Pacers?
I'd feel alot better about the Fever's chances at a Championship if they were playing better against CT.
As for the Fever GM it's Kelly Krauskopf. I'm sure if the Simons asked nicely she'd be more than happy to run both teams.
Or just a simple Indiana College forum?
They have a chance, but the Fever are known for hot starts, and then stumbling at the end. The blame has been put on the coaches in past year, but if it continues, then apparently the team just wears down or can't take it to the next level come playoff time
Nuff Said.
The best exercise of the human heart is reaching down and picking someone else up.
This is the first year that the Fever have had an all-star quality center instead of a shorter power forward playing center. Tammy Sutton-Brown has helped with scoring and defense. She is an all-star reserve this year. The Fever have a very good chance to win a championship.
I think they can. Catchings is awesome, and we have 3 All-Stars in the All-Star Game. [= They just haven't been able to get too far in the Playoffs.
Some people want it to happen, some
wish it would happen, & others make it happen.
..Michael Jordan.
Pressure is something you feel when
you don't know what the hell you're
..Peyton Manning.
Tan White FTW! We All love colors!
Tammy & Reggie. Juwanna Mann II?
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How the hell Catchings wasn't the MVP in the All-Star game with her stat line baffles me.
The best exercise of the human heart is reaching down and picking someone else up.
She actually looks a little like Reggie, IMO.
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WNBA.com Power Rankings: August 7, 2007
TEAM (last week) W/L NOTES
1 Detroit (1)
22-6 A no-brainer. The defending champs have won four straight and nine of their last 10 in jumping out to a 4½ game lead in the East. Wins this week against San Antonio and Chicago only bolster their top ranking, as super-sub Plenette Pierson led the team in scoring in both games and seems to have gone a long way toward replacing Cheryl Ford's scoring in the lineup.
2 Phoenix (3)
18-11 Yes, the Mercury lost a 111-101 shootout to the Storm on Saturday night, but they're still red-hot, having won six in a row prior to the weekend setback. Phoenix has clinched its first playoff spot in six years, thanks in large part to Western Conference Player of the Week Diana Taurasi, who has regained her scoring touch. Phoenix's potential playoff opponents will be having nightmares until the final seeding is decided.
3 San Antonio (2)
17-10 The Silver Stars' two losses this week were to Detroit and Phoenix, so you can't take too much away from them. Becky Hammon (foot sprain) and Vickie Johnson (Achilles' tendon strain) missed Saturday's win over Los Angeles, but Marie Ferdinand-Harris had 11 points and nine rebounds, Helen Darling chipped in with nine assists and Peak Performer Shanna Crossley posted a career-high 26.
4 Connecticut (4)
16-12 The Sun's only loss in their last 11 games came on July 24 to the Shock, so this is a team primed for a playoff run. Now that Nykesha Sales is back, they should be 100 percent healthy. Katie Douglas has been one of league's best players in the second half, Asjha Jones has been solid down low and Lindsay Whalen is a gutsy leader on the floor.
5 Indiana (6)
18-11 Coach Brian Winters told the Indianapolis Star Sunday that there is currently no timetable for the return of All-Star, do-everything forward Tamika Catchings. With Catch, the Fever are a deep, defensive and deadly team capable of taking down anyone in the league, including rival Detroit. Without her, they are a team struggling to earn home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. With Catchings recovering from her foot injury, though, Tan White has stepped up her scoring and Tamika Whitmore has seemingly taken to the sixth-woman role.
6 Sacramento (5)
16-11 The Monarchs can play defense: Their 70.4 points allowed per game puts them second behind the Fever for best in the league. But their 73.3 points scored per game is third worst in the league. Their offensive issue reared its ugly head in Sunday's 63-55 loss to Indiana, in which Sacramento shot just 30 percent from the floor. Their frontcourt of Rebekkah Brunson, Nicole Powell and Yolanda Griffith has been solid on the boards, but the players need to put the ball in the basket more consistently.
7 Seattle (7)
14-15 The Storm earned a huge win Saturday night as Betty Lennox, Lauren Jackson and Iziane Castro Marques combined for 70 points as they topped the Mercury 111-101. But there was bad news out of Seattle Monday, where it was announced that both Jackson (ill relative) and Janell Burse (injured wrist) will miss both games this week as the Storm travel to Minnesota and Detroit. Seattle has nearly sewn up a playoff spot, but it could get interesting if they were to go on a prolonged losing streak and either Houston or L.A. were to catch fire.
8 Washington (9)
12-15 Currently a game up in the fight for the fourth and final playoff spot in the East, the Mystics control their own fate. But after weekend wins at home over New York and Chicago, they take off on a four-game West Coast swing that could make the difference between the postseason and the draft lottery. Eastern Conference Player of the Week Alana Beard has been great, but she'll need more consistent scoring around her to lock up that fourth spot.
9 Chicago (8)
12-17 The Sky are falling at a most inopportune time. Losers of three straight to Eastern foes Connecticut, Detroit and Washington, Chicago next faces... three more Eastern foes in Indiana, Connecticut again and New York in games that will make or break their playoff dreams. With Candice Dupree, Chasity Melvin, Stacey Dales and sixth woman Jia Perkins to go along with rookie sensation Armintie Price, this is a team that won't go down without a fight.
10 New York (10)
11-16 Despite a home win last week against the Lynx, the Liberty are still struggling down the homestretch. They've lost eight of nine, including Friday's setback in Washington, largely due to their inability to score: their average of 70.2 points a game is the lowest in the league. The emergence of Janel McCarville has been a huge boon in the second half for the Liberty, but to get the wins they'll need to make the playoffs, Erin Thorn, Cathrine Kraayeveld and Ashley Battle will need to shoot both more and more consistently from the outside.
11 Houston (11)
10-18 Believe it or not, but the Comets are still in the playoff race. Granted it would take a minor miracle to catch the stumbling Storm, but it's possible. Tina Thompson has been one of the league's most consistent players all season long, scoring in double figures in 26 of Houston's 28 games. But her help has been far less reliable. Michelle Snow, Tamecka Dixon and Hamchetou Maiga-Ba have been good at times, but they'll need to step up in a big way over the season's final two weeks.
12 Los Angeles (12)
9-18 The Sparks have lost 12 of their last 14 games, not exactly a recipe for making the playoffs. But the possibility remains, especially with games remaining against Phoenix (two), San Antonio, Seattle and Houston. Mwadi Mabika has stepped up her scoring in recent tilts and Taj McWilliams-Franklin is still a force down low, but they need more reliable scoring from Temeka Johnson and rookies Sidney Spencer and Marta Fernandez.
13 Minnesota (13)
7-22 The young Lynx are looking to the season's final five games as an audition of sorts for next season. Coach Don Zierden has said as much. And with two games against Seattle and tilts against Detroit and San Antonio, it's unlikely to be an easy audition for stand-in point guard Noelle Quinn. In all likelihood, Lindsey Harding will return to the point next year if she's healthy, but a more experienced Quinn will be capable of stepping in at her more natural off-guard position. With All-Star Seimone Augustus at the three, they could have a solid trio on which to build their future.
Fri 17 Indiana @ San Antonio 8:00pm
I'll be there....
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If they get Tamika back for the playoffs then they have a chance at a championship.
Sucks that she got hurt I hate injuries.
Some people want it to happen, some
wish it would happen, & others make it happen.
..Michael Jordan.
Pressure is something you feel when
you don't know what the hell you're
..Peyton Manning.
The Fever will not win a championship this year if they can't find a way to beat CT.


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Lackey might avoid trip to disabled list
BOSTON -- The Red Sox don't have a recovery schedule lined up for John Lackey just yet, but manager John Farrell indicated there's at least a chance the righty can avoid going on the disabled list.
Lackey left Saturday's game against the Blue Jays -- his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year -- with a right biceps strain.
It looked bad at the time, as Lackey winced with a cramp, and his arm seemed to be dangling as he left the game.
But an MRI performed on Sunday in Boston revealed no structural damage.
"He's improved," said Farrell. "He's still in a 48-to-72-hour recovery period. There's no roster move to announce of any kind right now. The most encouraging thing is that following the MRI, it showed some inflammation in the biceps. That's been it. He's set for re-exam today. After we get that information, we'll map out our plan of attack going forward."
The Red Sox have an off-day on Tuesday, which means they don't need a fifth starter until Sunday.
Alfredo Aceves would be the likely choice for that day, assuming Lackey doesn't recover by then.
Lackey could be pushed back a couple of days in the rotation or be skipped entirely.
The Sox won't place Lackey on the disabled list until they know for sure he's going to need a couple of weeks to recover.
"When a pitcher walks off the mound in the middle of an inning, we're going to do what's in his best interest and not risk anything health-wise," Farrell said. "Before he gets back on the mound, we'll have to put him through a good test of some sort, whether that's an extended [bullpen session], a [simulated] game -- that will be taken into account."
Ian Browne is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brownie Points, and follow him on Twitter @IanMBrowne. Jason Mastrodonato is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Harry Styles of One Direction Confirms He's Dating Taylor Swift
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Take a deep breath, Directioners. It's time to rip off the band-aid: Harry Styles of One Direction has quasi-confirmed his relationship with Taylor Swift.
When 1D were on the red carpet prior to their performance of 'Kiss You' at the 'X Factor' season finale, one ballsy reporter asked Styles flat out what's up with T-Swizzle.
"You've been spending time with Taylor?" a reporter asks the "Ha" half of Haylor. "How's that going?" As his bandmates looked on awkwardly, sipping their product-placement Pepsi, Styles replied, "It's good." When the reporter pressed, "Is it a relationship?" Styles was a bit more coy. "Maybe," he smiled.
While it may seem pointless to deny the dating rumors at this point — there's photographic evidence, and Styles' pal Olly Murs confirmed them — it may be that Styles doesn't want to open Pandora's box in terms of relationship talk. Because once you hear it from the horse's (or Hazza's!) mouth, the questions will only continue. And that will get awkward if it's true that Swifty's swiftly smothering him!


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Where: The Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Officials: D. Crawford, T. Brothers, M. Kogut
Media Notes: Indiana Notes, Toronto Notes
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Season Records: (W-L)
34-22 (Home: 18-8) 20-37 (Away: 9-19)
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Eight Points, Nine Seconds PreviewReview: Tim Donahue: Danny Granger Playing As Well As He Ever Has
the Indiana Pacers turned in a very strong performance to beat one of the
best teams — if not the best team — in the league: the Oklahoma City
Thunder. While dominant for two and a half quarters, the Pacers had to
withstand a sublime performance by Kevin Durant and a furious comeback
by the Thunder.
Withstand it they did, and it was largely thanks to yet another great fourth-
quarter performance by Danny Granger. "The Captain" — as he is called in
pre-game introductions — delivered 13 points and grabbed 3 offensive
rebounds in the final 12 minutes as Indy gutted out their 34th win of the
season to open their lead for the third seed to a game-and-a-half.
Danny Granger delivering in the fourth is becoming a common occurrence
these days. Overall, Granger is playing some of the best ball of his career.
Consider these factoids obtained using stats provided by the NBA:
Over the last five games, Granger is averaging 24.6 points per
game on almost 54% shooting. If you look at the advanced
statistics of effective field goal percentage (eFG%) and true
shooting percentage (TS%), which take into account three
pointers and overall scoring efficiency, his numbers are
astronomical. His eFG% is .619, and his TS% is .656.
Paring it down to just the fourth quarter is even more impressive.
In his four fourth-quarter performances alone (he sat the entire
4th in the Washington blowout), he has averaged 11.5 points
(translates to over 41 points on a per-36 minute basis) while
shooting almost 70% in normal FG%. He has hit 7 of his 8 three-
point attempts, and his eFG% is a positively jaw-dropping .848.
The question early in the season was, "What's wrong with Danny Granger?"
After a win in January where Danny played well, but drew a lot of front
iron, I asked him he thought his legs weren't as strong as he wanted or
needed them to be. His basic response was that no, they weren't, but in a
compressed season, there was little to be done about it other than fight
through it.
Before last night's game, I caught up to Danny and asked him if his body
felt better, or if he'd just adapted to the wear-and-tear. He opted to
answer more about...CONTINUE READING AT 8p9s
Raptors Republic If you're more "sports fan" than "basketball fan" in Toronto, you're probably
not reading this. The Leafs are eliminated (mercifully, finally), yes, but the
boys of summer have started back up and have their home opener tonight.
The Rogers Centre will be packed with 50,000 to see Henderson Alvarez
shut down the Massholes.
If you're strictly a "Raptor fan," or card-carrying member of Tank Nation™,
then your eyes will be on the Raptors in Basketball Country, Indiana. Of
course, while the Pacers jockey for playoff seeding, currently sitting 3rd in
the East by the narrowest of margins, the Raptors are jockeying for ping
pong balls. A streak of 4 wins in 5 games had dropped the Raptors all the
way to 7th in lottery odds, but a pair of losses over the weekend has them
right back in the mix at 6th but just a game from returning to 4th. That 3-
spot slide is a 7.6% slide in chances of getting uber-prospect Anthony Davis
as the new "face" of the franchise. Should we lose for mere percentage
points, and forego the "intangible" value of winning now?
Rest assured, as much as the fanbases may want to forego it, this game will
actually be played on the hardwood. The Pacers have won the previous
meetings by scores of 90-85 and 95-90, so betting on a 5-point loss seems
prudent. Hollinger sees it as a 9-point game, which could be exaggerated by
the rested nature of Indiana, the Raptors on a travel back-to-back, and
Andrea Bargnani's status being doubtful, as his calf tightened up again in
yesterday's game against the Thunder. Bargs' status is yet to be confirmed
by the team, but it seems incredibly risky to play him just a day after re-
aggravating an injury that has put him on the shelf twice this year.
The tale of the tape is below. You can expect an iso-heavy attack from the
Pacers that will see them spend a lot of time at the line. If Bargs' can't go,
the team is simply too undermanned to keep up. Ed Davis and Amir
Johnson will likely be in foul trouble against Roy Hibbert and David West,
while Danny Granger and Paul George shouldn't face too much opposition
on the wings. DeMar DeRozan had a horribly inefficient game against the
Thunder, and with George having become a premiere wing defender in just
his sophomore season...CONTINUE READING AT RAPTORS REPUBLIC


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Have any of you been to Key West?
whats the snorkeling like?
Hows the street skating?
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Have any of you been to Key West?
whats the snorkeling like?
Hows the street skating?
not sure about the street skating, but the snorkeling is great. you can find charters all over the place with knowledgeable captains who can show you whats up. there are even catamarans that will take you out to the reef, and feed you booze all the way home. the night life is legendary. have a great time doing the Duval Crawl!
Very little sand, but pebbles and coral gravel everywhere, yeah you can skate, but probably lots of impending face plants.
I went snorkeling looe key when I was down a while ago and It was good. I swam with a sea turtle and al kinds of fish. It was good!
should have spell checked that
Looe Key is the best. Pennekamp is good too. The guys who run trips to Looe Key out of Ramrod Key are great guys and will only take you out if it's gonna be good. If there's been a lot of wind, the water will be murky and choppy, and they won't run trips anyway and rip you off, like some other shops will. I'd say Looe Key is the best reef diving in the US. There are also a lot of patch reefs scattered around the Keys that are little gems, if you know where to find them. Many are only a SUP paddle away. If you go during the open season, you can also get a license and catch lobster and stone crab. And if you get skunked, go to the supermarket and pick up a couple pounds of Key West Pinks.
surf and skate wise the keys are dead. Snorkling, fishing, SUP'n, drinking, boating, and scooter hot doggin' are the best! Enjoy!


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LONG Run has the Grand National as back-up if he is unable to contest the Gold Cup in March.
The Nicky Henderson-trained seven-year-old is due to reappear in the Betfair Chase at Haydock next month, after which all roads will lead to the Cheltenham Festival.
Long Run won the Gold Cup two seasons ago but could only finish third to Synchronised in March.
Should he suffer a setback, however, connections could instead point Long Run towards the National next April.
Owner Robert-Waley Cohen said: "The plan is to run in the Betfair Chase at the end of November followed by the King George and Cheltenham Gold.
"The Grand National is an option if he does not make the Gold Cup. "He definitely will not be running in both races. I believe horses should not run again if they have run in the Gold Cup.
"Regardless of where you finish, they have a very hard race."
Medermit is likely to kick off his campaign in the Betfred Monet's Garden Old Roan Chase at Aintree on October 27.
Alan King's eight-year-old won the Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter on his first start last season and went on to run a number of good races in defeat, including when a close third in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
King is looking forward to testing the grey over three miles, but he is likely to start off over two and a half miles on Merseyside.
King said: "The Old Roan Chase is a race we are looking at for Medermit. I do want to go further with him this year, but I thought two and a half miles to start would be ideal and he has run well around Aintree in the past."


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Are you waiting for the HTC One to be released? You won't have to wait much longer. Leaked images of what looks to be a T-Mobile internal document have leaked out that show the phone is being released April 24th. T-Mobile frontline sales reps will be sporting HTC t-shirts from April 24th through the 28th promoting the launch of the new HTC flagship device. The HTC One will be available for $99 down payment inside T-Mobile owned store locations with $20 monthly installment payments for 24 months. Third-party retailers like Best Buy have already priced the T-Mobile HTC One on subsidy for $249 for the 32GB version.
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- The network is reliable
- Latency is zero
- Bandwidth is infinite
- The network is secure
- Topology doesn't change
- There is one administrator
- Transport cost is zero
- The network is homogeneous
Fallacies of Distributed Computing Explained (PDF) describes them in greater detail.
Most programmers initially learned their craft developing programs that run in a single process (and therefore on a single machine). This may have changed somewhat in the past decade, but we still start out learning to write simple programs and even today we still develop (though not deploy) complex systems in simplified environments.
The jump from single-process programs to distributed computing is difficult, as Deutsch observed. It requires a significant change in mindset. We get used to the idea that every line of code runs very fast and is immediately followed by execution of the next line of code. We know each line of code takes a little time to run and programs can fail, but generally we get used to programs being reliable stacks of code that can perform meaningful units of work very quickly. But once the program architecture becomes distributed, with parts running in separate processes invoking each other remotely across network connections, these assumptions about the simplicity of program execution get exposed.
I think fallacy #7, Transport cost is zero, nicely summarizes this dilemma. We're used to computational overhead being close to zero; when distributed computing changes that, it messes up a lot of our assumptions. This fallacy overlaps with #1: Reliability, #2: Latency, and #3: Bandwidth. They are why programs designed to run in a single process often perform poorly when arbitrarily split across tiers.
Patterns have evolved to address this issue of transport cost. A Session Facade is used to make remote EJB clients less chatty, since every invocation across the network adds overhead. It's a major theme underlying the Enterprise Integration Patterns, especially the first few chapters of the book. Network latency, along with marshalling/demarshalling of data, are significant issues for RPC/RMI programming. Those, along with asynchronous service invocation, are significant issues for messaging.
Systems were easier to design and develop when they were assumed to run in a single process. Distributed computing makes that a lot more complicated. But what is a problem is also an opportunity.


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Ad Council Launches Robust Digital Platform to Offer Downloadable Public Service Ads Across All Media Types
NEW YORK, May 20, 2013 — The Ad Council launched today a new version of their digital distribution platform, PSA Central, making it the first single source destination for all Ad Council PSAs. The platform provides easy access to broadcast-quality television spots in multiple HD and SD formats, as well as ads created for radio, print, online, mobile and outdoor media.
In addition to providing"one-stop-shop" access to campaign creative, the new site allows users to email PSAs directly from the site, and save them to internal and external servers.The platform also offers robust search capabilities, enabling direct access to PSAs by media type, file format, issue area, target audience and other preferences. The site includes a free and secure cart feature for placing orders and it will remember your user profile, including previous activity, for the next time you log on. The platform is built on the latest software development and cloud technologies, and leverages a content delivery network to expedite the delivery of PSAs.
"Our goal is for PSA Central to become the digital delivery system of choice for PSAs and, in doing so, benefit many of the most critical social issues facing our country," said Peggy Conlon, president and CEO of the Ad Council. "For the first time, one site provides access to our ads across all media types and new functionality will help our media partners more easily identify and support the messages that are most relevant to their audiences."
The Ad Council's 50 national public service campaigns are created pro bono by leading advertising agencies and the PSAs are run and aired in time and space entirely donated by the media. The Ad Council distributes its PSAs to more than 33,000 media outlets nationwide. In 2012, the media community provided more than $1.5 billion in donated time and space for Ad Council campaigns addressing issues in the areas of health, safety, education and community.
"Comcast Spotlight has along history of supporting important Ad Council campaigns, and this technology allows for easy search, view, and access to HD files to choose the most relevant campaigns and easily push them to our markets to run," said Charlie Thurston, president of Comcast Spotlight.
Prior to today's launch,the media outlets that support Ad Council campaigns used multiple distribution platforms to obtain PSAs, including a previous version of PSA Central. Media outlets also receive Ad Council PSAs in the form of hard kits that contain tapes but they can opt to receive materials digitally only.
"Clear Channel is along-time contributor of radio, digital and out-of-home media time to the Ad Council, allowing us the opportunity to address critical issues in the communities across America in which we live and work," said Jessica King,director of community engagement for Clear Channel. "The all-new PSA Central platform will make it easier for Clear Channel's local markets to identify, access, and support the most relevant issues facing their communities."
The new site was previewed in early April at the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas,where attendees were able to view a demo during the exhibition. A promotional video will be shared with media outlets nationwide today to introduce the new site features and invite users to sign in.
About the Ad Council
Since 1942, the Ad Council has been creating memorable communications programs surrounding significant public issues, aimed at improving the lives of the American people. Ad Council icons and slogans are woven into the very fabric of American culture. With campaigns ranging from "Loose Lips Sink Ships" to Smokey Bear's "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires," "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk" and "A Mind is a Terrible Thing To Waste," Ad Council PSAs have been raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives for seventy one years.


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WW2 Luftwaffe bombers over Launceston
A 1940s WW2 German target identification bombing photo-document set
In the early 1940s, the German Luftwaffe planned a bombing campaign against British towns and cities, including Launceston.
To help Luftwaffe bomber aircrew identify their targets from the air during the raids on each town or city, the pilots and bomb-aimers were issued with an A4-size loose-leaf photo-document set containing a map and printed half-tone aerial photograph(s) of the general area to be attacked.
This original WW2 Luftwaffe set for air-raids on Launceston, found on a wartime Luftwaffe base, consists of:
2 sheets, 11 x 8 inches (30 cms x 21 cms), printed both sides. 3 pages of Luftwaffe map and photographs. 1 map, targets or other features marked in red. 1 full-page aerial photograph, captioned in German, and another photograph.
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An original WW2 Luftwaffe Launceston local history item
This photo-document set has great historical significance as one of the few surviving remnants of WW2 Luftwaffe activity over Britain and as an exceedingly scarce local history item.
Supplied with a modern leaflet containing more information on these German wartime air-raid documents.
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the US congress has had more ideas to inflate house ownership than any other country in the world. Early plans, decades ago were very successful. But they eventually went too far,
the congress passed a LAW that REQUIRED banks to make no money down loans in bad neighborhoods.
no wonder things collapsed
but that plan was just the final nail in the coffin.
the numerous previous schemes were plenty bad enough.
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THE Castle Combe circuit's 2014 season gets under way on Easter Monday (April 21) and, as last year, the opening meeting will run in memory of the late Howard Strawford, the man who rescued the Wiltshire track from oblivion and who died last year.
With a late Easter and therefore a little longer than usual to prepare, the teams and drivers in the circuit's own championships are more anxious than ever to commence battle and put some points on the scoreboard.
Likely to be a 'Howard's Day' favourite is the Castle Combe Formula Ford 1600 championship, in association with Drive South West, which is shaping up to be as competitive as ever.
For the Chippenham-based Riadro Racing squad, their somewhat surprise championship title last year for Adam Higgins has given them the impetus to aim even higher, perhaps to equal or beat the amazing record of team principal Bob Higgins.
Three titles in a row from 1981 were achieved before Adam was born, so there are still plenty of opportunities for the Higgins family to make history.
That could also be in the form of a class title for Burnham on Sea's Richard Higgins, who will again be a force in class B, for the less sophisticated pre-1995 built cars, in his Van Diemen RF94.
They face a formidable opposition, not the least of which is the Kevin Mills Racing team.
Owner Mills is also a multiple champion and went on to lead his team to six driver crowns.
But with the last being in 2010, the Gloucester-based outfit will continue to hurt until they can be back at the top.
Some very near misses since the last crown make them as hungry as ever and there is no shortage of talent on board this year.
Ashley Crossey from Flax Bourton and Roger Orgee from Langford are joined by Coventry's Nathan Ward.
Yet another title-winning team, Motorsport Events, is every bit as able and hungry to add to its achievements.
Team boss and driver Ed Moore, from Melksham, has the 2004 and 2007 trophies in his cabinet and, with the reinvigorated form his Van Diemen JL013K showed at the end of 2013, could well be the dark horse of 2014.
The Castle Combe Saloon Car Championship has a new sponsor, 'On-Pole High Performance Consultancy', the business of one of its long standing drivers and former champions, Russell Poynter-Brown, from Compton Martin.
He will be out again this year in his faithful Vauxhall Corsa, run by the impressive 'Interceptor Racing Team' in class D.
In recent years, the title has gone to a car from one of the lower capacity classes, so it will be interesting to see if any of the bigger saloons can come up trumps this season.
While the mainly turbocharged machines in Class A are likely to be out front, the possibility of picking up equal points in the smaller classes gives everyone an equal chance.
Standing out as the only father and son competing against each other in the same class are Kevin Bird from Ditcheat in his BMW 130i and Charles Hyde-Andrews-Bird from Shepton Mallet in a Renault Megane.
As well as each other, they face considerable class A opposition, including Calne's Tony Hutchings, a former champion, in his Audi TT, Swindon's Julian Ellison in his Astra Turbo, Keynsham's John Barnard in his now more powerful example and a three-car Grant Motorsport team comprising Bath-based Angus Gorringe and Dave Scaramanga in VW Sciroccos and new driver Paul Perry, from Chilcompton, in a Fiat Coupe.
Bristol's Mark Wyatt, the lap record holder, is always a threat in his under 2 litre class B Astra, which is in a class of its own when the stars are aligned. The Peugeot 206 of former champion, Tony Dolley from Bridgwater, should be a contender too.
Class C opens up victory possibilities for the likes of Bath's Guy Parr in the Fiesta and Chippenham's Martin Chivers in the MG ZR, as last year's champion Corsham's Will Di Claudio is running customer cars such as Barnard's Astra.
There's a big change to Sports and GT racing at Castle Combe, with the true 'Sports Racing' cars getting their own six-round series supported by www.performance-cars.net. This is where the fastest cars are likely to be witnessed, with lots of Radicals chasing Mike Roberts in the ADR Sports Prototype.
Meanwhile, the highly modified saloon and sports car based machines have their natural home in the Sports and GT Championship in association with Blast Events/Bristol Gas Supplies.
Bath's Gorringe stays busy with a new TVR Sagaris, whilst Blagdon's Doug Watson hopes to have tamed his mighty BMW M6 coupe.
Former saloon car championship protagonists, Ilsa Cox and Barry Squibb, resume battle in their SEAT Leon Cupra and Mitsubishi Evo 9 respectively, while Caterham drivers likely to be in close contest are Tim Woodman, from Westbury on Trym, and Keith Dunn, from Droitwich.
The visiting Mini Se7ens and Miglias are crowd pleasers having been coming to the circuit since 1967.
The Se7ens is the UK's longest running one-make motor racing championship having been introduced in 1966 as Formula Mini 7with 850cc engines, later increased to 1000cc.
Howard's Day will witness the 250th race win by a Mini, with each championship having two races. Making his debut in the faster Miglias is Pill's Sam Summerhayes who has already shone in his Mini at Combe in other races and should therefore be a contender in his car now adapted to the Miglia reg's.
The MG Owners Club race sees a wide variety of the marque's models, which celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2014. Competing in two 15-minute races are plenty of MGBs, a few Midgets, lots of MG ZRs (see how they compare with those in the circuit's saloon car championship) and MGFs in their own classes.
Next Monday's action starts at 8.35am with qualifying, racing getting under way from 12.35pm.
Admission prices are £15 for Adults and £10 for OAPs,while accompanied children U16 are admitted free. Paddock Transfer is free if the tickets are booked in advance.
For further information, visit the Castle Combe Racing Club online at ccracingclub.co.uk, facebook.com/CastleCombeCircuit, or @castlecombeuk.


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The Los Altos City Council, at the behest of the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District, directed staff to draft an ordinance that prohibits food trucks from operating near Los Altos High School. The rationale, from the district's point of view, is that the trucks offer junk food, defying the district's efforts to fight poor student diets and obesity.
We respect the district's commitment to support healthful eating, but an ordinance that would require a food truck to move 100 feet away from where it currently operates (as is the city of Mountain View's requirement at Mountain View High) seems like it would have little impact beyond simply wasting council and staff time in drafting the proposal.
As reported in last week's Town Crier article by Eliza Ridgeway, lunch programs in place at Los Altos High offer relatively inexpensive, nutritious food. Opinions on whether the food is satisfying differ from student to student, but there is considerable effort to provide choices and keep costs down. Government subsidies help make food available to all, regardless of financial means. They've even eliminated those specially marked lunch cards that could cause embarrassment for low-income students whose lunches are subsidized. Rich or poor, all students have access to the cafeteria.
Still, we're a free country – and the high school is an open campus, with students free to leave in search of lunch alternatives. Certainly, time is a factor, but if students want to patronize a food truck, Carl's Jr. or Spot Pizza, that's their prerogative. We just don't see student choices varying much if a food truck were required to move 100 feet down the road. In terms of fairness, targeting the food truck affects only those students who want an off-campus dining option but are poor and don't own a car.
The only rationale we see for a food-truck ordinance is the impact on residential neighbors. If the noise, traffic and trash from food-truck service become quality-of-life problems for surrounding homeowners, then a restrictive law makes sense. But it only makes sense if the trucks move completely out of the neighborhood, not a mere 100 feet as in Mountain View.
The solution for a healthier student community does not lie in moving a food truck out of the neighborhood. It's about awareness, knowing that choices have consequences. Students have that knowledge and are more aware than ever. The rest is up to them.


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From July active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) shipped to the European Union will need to be accompanied written confirmation from local regulators that they were produced to standards equivalent to European good manufacturing practices (GMP).
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) told in-Pharmatechnologist.com it is "asking all authorised manufacturers of medicinal products for human use in the UK questions relating to imported active substances used at their authorised site."
It went on to say that other national authorities are asking the same questions of marketing authorisation (MA) holder based in their countries and added that drug companies in the UK have been given until January 16 to provide the requested information.
The MHRA is asking:
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What is the name and address of the active substance manufacturer?
Does the active substance manufacturer hold a valid EEA GMP certificate and or is this active substance named on the GMP certificate?
In which country is the Competent Authority which issued the GMP certificate located?
The MHRA explained that: "The resulting active substance data set will be collated with that obtained by EMA for centrally authorised products to give a list of active substance manufacturers in third countries that may need to be inspected in order to minimise the potential risk of shortages due to the incoming rules on importation of active substances."
The comments come just a few weeks after the MHRA warned the new EU laws may require it to inspect as many as 1,200 API manufacturing sites , which prompted concerns that it lacked sufficient capacity to conduct these assessments.


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It seems just like yesterday that we were packing up and putting away our stroller and other baby gear. Well the time has come to get the gear out again! I previously owned a travel system that I was never pleased with. It turns out that the car seat has actually expired. 5 years goes by so fast! Therefore, the stroller that went along with the car seat is somewhat obsolete. I can't say I'll shed any tears over the thing. It never quite worked the way it was supposed to, it was difficult to turn and the wheels were flimsy.
This time I decided to go for a really quality stroller. One that could withstand some tough use, folded easily and most importantly, drive and turn smoothly and efficiently. I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Kiddy USA. They generously offered their Kiddy Sport n' Move stroller for me to review.
Here are the basics regarding the 4-Wheel Kiddy Sport 'n Move:
"A multi-functional stroller, the Kiddy Sport 'n Move is true to the motto "3-in-one". Whether in the car, at home or on a walk, with infant carrier, carrycot seat or seat unit, you are well prepared for every situation! This stroller is suitable for all terrain due to the comfortable suspension and robust chassis, giving you the best equipment to enjoy being outdoors with your child. The 5-point harness with central adjustment and the safety bar will keep your baby safe, snug and comfortable."
- Versatility – The infant carrier, carrycot and seat unit are interchangeable and can be attached to the chassis easily (adapters available for the car seat).
- Safety – The 5-point belt with central adjustment and safety bar ensures maximum safety.
- Sporty – Thanks to the generous suspension and its robust chassis, the Kiddy Sport 'n Move is suitable for rough terrain.
- Easy to operate – The Kiddy Sport 'n Move can be collapsed in seconds (24.4x11x37.4 inches) and without the seat unit it weights 20.4 lbs.
- Standard Features – The spacious storage basket and sunshade windows (three) are standard features.
My Overall Impressions:
Let me first say that I was thrilled to receive this stroller in the snazzy silver and black color scheme. This is a really sharp looking stroller. I find that the black and silver colors really look crisp and modern. My package arrived in one large box within just a few days. Assembly of the unit was really simple. The body of the stroller is already put together. You simply unfold the chassis, attach the seat and wheels and you're off. I found that it actually took more time to remove the protective wrapping on the handles and bars than it did to assemble the entire stroller.
- Once assembled, I was able to get a closer look at all the great features on this stroller. First off, I LOVED the parking break mechanism on the back. Simply step on the pad which is located on the bottom bar of the stroller. It was so easy to lock and unlock the wheels! The front wheels can be adjusted to either swivel or stay fixed. This is easily accomplished by pushing down on the buttons on either side of the wheel. I typically leave my wheels in the swivel position, but love that I have the option of locking them if need be for jogging. The handle mechanism is also great. With the push of a button, you can adjust the height and position of the handle. This works out great for our family, as I am average height and my husband is over 6'2″. This is actually the first stroller we have owned that allows my husband to comfortably push without having to bend over.
- The stroller collapses easily by pushing a security button, then pulling backwards on the handles. I had to practice this one a couple of times, but now it is a breeze. I can easily fold the stroller within a couple of seconds.
- Another great feature on the base of this stroller is the extra large storage area underneath the seat. It is very generously sized to fit diaper bags, purses, coats, etc…
- This stroller comes with a seat that fits children 20-55 lbs. I find that this is a great range that will carry you throughout most of your stroller years. They also offer a carrycot (similar to a pram), and adapters for car seats for smaller babies. Car seat adapters are available for Peg-Perego, Maxi-Cosi and Chicco/Graco. I happen to have a Chicco infant car seat that I love and will definitely be buying the adapter to fit it onto this stroller.
- This stroller is a little heavier that some other models, but it is still easy to manage. I can easily fold it and place it into the trunk of my vehicle. I find that the benefits of having an extremely durable stroller is easily worth the extra couple of pounds of weight.
- The seat of this stroller is comfortable and easy to adjust with straps in the back. The back position can be adjusted from upright to lying, which is great if your child falls asleep while in the stroller. In addition, the foot section of the seat can be elevated or lowered.
- The safety bar is a great feature on this stroller. Not only does it keep little ones safe, but my toddler just loves having something to hang onto while he is riding.
- Now lets talk about how the Kiddy USA Sport n' Move actually performs. This stroller glides like it is on glass. We found that the ride was extremely smooth and comfortable even on rough terrain. Turning is effortless. This was a problem that I encountered with other strollers. I often found that turning could be difficult or jerky. This was certainly not the case with this stroller.
- The seat comes with 3 "windows" which allow you to easily view your baby while strolling. The can be left in the open or closed position, using the velcro tabs. This is a really great feature that works well on this model.
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this stroller and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a new stroller or travel system. Not only does the stroller perform well and work as an all terrain stroller, but it can be adapted to be used as a travel system with your car seat. This stroller will easily last through several children, with it's durable suspension and sturdy wheels. Definitely check out the Kiddy USA brand for you next stroller purchase.
Kiddy USA also carries the Kiddy Adventure Pack (a structured backpack) and child seats.
You can purchase the Kiddy Sport n' Move Stroller on Amazon. It is currently reduced to $260 from list price of $350 AND they are offering free shipping and returns!!!! What a bargain!
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The action today has been a replay of yesterday, but with the addition of much better action in Apple (AAPL). The weak open had the bears feeling hopeful, but we should all know by now that you can't underestimate the dip-buyers. They may not run the market up more, but they do provide very strong support.
Breadth isn't quite as good as yesterday, but with AAPL doing some heavy lifting, it doesn't' matter. Today the Nasdaq-100 is outperforming and the small-caps are underperforming.
Goldman Sachs (GS) is doing a nice job of gaining momentum during on a solid earnings report. It is a good sign that we aren't seeing a sell-the-news reaction, especially since the stock has enjoyed a big run over the past month. That is the sort of setup that can produce selling pressure on good news but it isn't happening.
Today is one of those days where I feel like I should be having better results than I am. Some of my small-cap holdings aren't cooperating and I haven't been aggressive enough with those that are.
We have seen this sort of market action so often in the last few years that you would think folks would stop fighting it, but the fact that they do fight is what helps to create it. Stick with the trend until there is a reason not to.


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Azhar Hussain, creator of the TTXGP, has received one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious awards. On Saturday, the Queen included him on her Honor's List, making Azhar a Member of the Order of the British Empire "for services to motorsport."
Originally held as a single race at the Isle of Man in 2009, TTXGP has since expanded to include races in seven countries with teams from 30. It might still be small, but this award acknowledges the series' role in driving electric motorsports technology forward. When we're all riding electric bikes in 50 years' time, TTXGP will likely be credited as their genesis in history books.
Azhar stated, "I am honoured at the recognition but in truth the award belongs to the teams, suppliers, tracks, governments, and many others who stand with TTXGP and believe we can all make a difference. Competition not only provides great challenge and entertainment but also improves the breed; we hope that will come to be seen as a milestone in bringing new transportation technology to the world beyond motorsports."
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All Tours begin at Gate 29 on 7th Street near the Majestic Clubhouse Store. Tours are approximately 90 minutes in length. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as tours may cover a distance of approximately one mile.
From April through September, tours are given on non-game days on Tuesday through Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. In October, tours are given on non-game days on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
On evening game days when the game begins at 6:10 p.m., a tour is given at 11:00 a.m. When the game begins at 7:00 p.m. or later, tours are given at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Game day tours may not include visits to the visitor's clubhouse, field, and dugout areas.
Game day tour tickets are available online at twinsbaseball.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or at the Target Field box office. Game day tours may be subject to weather. In the event that a previously postponed game is rescheduled before 6:00 pm on the date of a game day tour, all tours on that day will be cancelled and guests holding tickets should contact the Target Field Tours hotline at (612) 659-3877.
|Seniors (55 & Older)
|Military Personnel (with ID)
|Students (15+ With ID)
|Children (Ages 6 - 14)
|Children (5 and Under; limit 2 per accompanying adult)
|April - October
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The Pregame Experience Tour gives you the rare opportunity to witness the game day preparations of Target Field! This behind-the-scenes tour culminates with the opportunity to view (when possible) pre-game activities from the lower seating bowl! Tour guests may also receive official game notes for that evening's game, game day promotional items, and other perks.
Tours begin at Gate 29 on 7th Street near the Majestic Clubhouse Store. See the below table for Pregame Experience Tour start times. Please note, Pregame Experience Tours may be limited or canceled due to weather or scheduling changes.
Pregame Experience Tours do not include visits to the visitor's clubhouse, field, and dugout areas. Specific tour routes are established each day based on events and activities in the ballpark, therefore all sites on the tour are subject to current availability. Please note that batting practice is taken at the Manager's discretion and is not guaranteed as part of this tour. During tours guests are not allowed to interfere with on field activities (no autographs).
The tour will conclude before the gates open for that day's game and guests with tickets for the game will be allowed to immediately re-enter.
Tour tickets are available online at twinsbaseball.com or at the Target Field box office, and are limited in quantity.
|April - September (Regular Season or Select Games Only)
|Monday - Thursday (7 p.m. game time)
|Tour starts @ 3:30 p.m.
|Friday (7 p.m. game time)
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Winter Gourmet
Winter special - "Winter Gourmets"
For those who enjoy celebrating in the evenings in elegant surroundings our "Winter Gourmets" special is something you will definitely appreciate. You can wining and dining at our stylish restaurant STERNTALER. Following your meal you will be able to cap the evening with a visit to the "the most beautiful casino in the world" (Marlene Dietrich). This will be an evening that you won't forget in a hurry!
- 2 nights incl. breakfast buffet
- An exquisite gourmet dinner
- 10% discount off buying wine in the Baden-Baden Rebland (vineyard region)
- Entrance into the Casino Baden-Baden
One major bonus of booking a "Winter Special" break is that you will receive a 25% discount off the admission price to numerous events. You will also benefit from a reduced admission charge to the highly acclaimed Frieder Burda Art Museum.
The rate for "Winter Gourmet - special" is:
188,- €uro / single room*
158,- €uro / person / double room*
178,- €uro / person / double room superior*
148,- €uro / person / double room with an extra bed (3 adults)*
199,- €uro / person / junior suite*
Extension night incl. breakfast buffet:
72- €uro / single room*
58,- €uro / person / double room*
68,- €uro / person / double room superior*
58,- €uro / person / double room superior with an extra bed (3 adults)*
88,- €uro / person / junior suite*
* All prices includes the customary visitor\'s tax of Baden-Baden, which is presently € 3,50 per person and night.
from 15.11.2015 untill 23.12.2015 and
from 03.01.2016 untill 19.03.2016
Please book extended nights direct at the hotel.