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Nikon Coolpix P600, P530, S9700 go big on zoom range
Nikon introduces the Coolpix P600, P530 and S9700 compacts, all high zoom cameras with 16 megapixel BSI CMOS sensors. The Coolpix P600 and P530 are superzooms with 60x and 42x optical zoom ranges, respectively, while the Coolpix S9700 travel zoom compact has a 30x optical zoom. Both the P600 and S9700 offer built-in Wi-Fi, and all three cameras provide 1080/60i HD video recording.
The Nikon Coolpix P600 covers an equivalent zoom range of 24-1440mm and incorporates a fully articulated 3-inch 921k-dot LCD. The Coolpix P530's zoom covers a 24-1000mm equivalent range and a 3-inch LCD. The Coolpix S9700 covers a 25-750mm equivalent range. All three will be available this month. The P600 will cost $499.95, the P530 $449.95 and the S9700 $349.95.
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From Super Zoom to Super Slim, the New COOLPIX P600, COOLPIX P530, COOLPIX S9700 and COOLPIX P340 Offer New Ways for Users to Express Their Creativity
MELVILLE, NY (February 6, 2014 at 11:01 P.M. EST) – Today, Nikon Inc. announced the latest additions to its impressive lineup of COOLPIX cameras that offer incredible optics and great performance. With a myriad of easy-to-use, creative features, the 60x zoom COOLPIX P600 and 42x zoom COOLPIX P530 provide super-long zoom lenses and the versatility needed to capture images and Full HD videos both near and far. Additionally, the ultra-slim, 30x zoom COOLPIX S9700 and the powerful COOLPIX P340 provide exceptional image quality while fitting comfortably in any pocket.
"Incorporating legendary NIKKOR optics, these new COOLPIX cameras provide users with incredible zoom capability and low-light performance that helps produce unrivaled sharpness and detail in their photos and HD videos," said Masahiro Horie, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc. "Users will enjoy capturing amazing photos and Full HD videos from a distance, along with the ability to share unforgettable moments with family and friends instantly."
New High Power Zooms Allow Users to Get Closer Than Ever Before
COOLPIX P600: Pushing NIKKOR optics to great lengths, the new COOLPIX P600 boasts an impressive 60x optical zoom from a wide-angle 24mm to an unbelievable 1440mm (35mm equivalent) range with the capability to reach even further using 120x Dynamic Fine Zoom*. Lens Shift Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization is also incorporated to help reduce the effects of camera shake, allowing users to capture clear photos from incredible distances. With built-in Wi-FiⓇ connectivity1, users can show off these amazing photos with family and friends immediately by transferring images to a compatible smart device and uploading them to their social networks.
In addition to photographing from a distance, the P600 also lets the user compose the ideal photo or video from any angle with help from a high resolution (921k-dot) 3.0-inch (7.5cm) Vari-angle LCD display. Users can shoot above a crowd at a sold-out concert or get low to capture a baby's first steps. With a 16.1-megapixel backside illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor, the COOLPIX P600 is capable of capturing detailed photos and Full HD 1080/60i video, even in challenging lighting conditions. The P600 also sports advanced features that appeal to serious photographers including full manual controls (P, S, A, M), an electronic viewfinder and an improved battery life that allows up to approximately 330 shots per charge. What's more, the new Moon and Bird Watching Scene modes make it easier than ever to enjoy the extreme zoom range.
COOLPIX P530: The new COOLPIX P530 also demonstrates the capabilities of NIKKOR optics through an astounding 42x optical zoom with a 24-1000mm range (35mm equivalent) and 84x Dynamic Fine Zoom* that gets the user even closer. This long-zoom offering affords the ability to capture subjects at otherwise unreachable distances in clear detail thanks to Lens Shift VR image stabilization, which helps minimize camera shake. At the core of the P530 is a 16.1-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor that delivers beautiful photos and Full HD 1080/60i videos. Whether a user is looking to grow their photography skills or wanting more control over every shot, the P530 includes full manual controls (P, S, A, M). To help frame stunning photos and HD videos, the COOLPIX P530 sports a 3.0-inch (7.5cm) LCD monitor and a built-in electronic viewfinder, while users can also share their creations with friends and family when connected to the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter.
COOLPIX S9700: With a 30x optical zoom (25-750mm, 35mm equivalent) and 60x Dynamic Fine Zoom* packed into a compact body, the new COOLPIX S9700 is putting the power of NIKKOR optics into the hands of users who demand high quality images from a camera small enough to keep up with their active lifestyle. To help eliminate camera shake when utilizing this impressive zoom range, the S9700 incorporates Lens Shift VR image stabilization for share-worthy portraits or action shots. Sharing can happen immediately with the camera's built-in Wi-Fi1 capability by transferring images to a compatible smart device and uploading them to social networks. Further enhancing the sharing of memories on an exciting trip, the COOLPIX S9700 also includes built-in GPS technology that lets the user see the exact longitude and latitude of where an image or video was captured.
A 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor contributes to the amazing image quality by producing breathtaking photos and Full HD 1080/60i videos. The COOLPIX S9700 also implements Hybrid VR image stabilization for stable video recording, even while handheld. From composing the perfect shot to viewing the photo in crisp detail, the COOLPIX S9700's high resolution (921K-dot) 3.0-inch (7.5cm) bright OLED monitor helps the user do it all accurately.
Powerful Performance in a Compact Camera
COOLPIX P340: With a versatile 5x (24-120mm, 35mm equivalent) wide-angle to telephoto zoom range plus 10x Dynamic Fine Zoom*, and a super-fast f/1.8 maximum aperture lens with Lens Shift VR image stabilization, the COOLPIX P340 utilizes the strength of NIKKOR optics to capture super-sharp photos and Full HD 1080/60i videos with low noise and amazing color. The wide and bright f/1.8 lens gives users the ability to control depth of field and shoot in a wide variety of lighting conditions. This powerful compact camera also incorporates a large 1/1.7-inch, 12.2-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor for superior image quality, and a host of advanced features including full manual controls (P, S, A, M) and RAW (NRW) image capture.
Composing and capturing photos, when inspiration strikes, is simple with the P340's high resolution (921K-dot) 3.0-inch (7.5cm) LCD monitor and sleek, portable design that fits comfortably in any handbag or shirt pocket. Sharing that inspirational image can also happen on the fly with the built-in Wi-Fi connectivity1 where users can transfer images to a compatible smart device and upload them to their social networks. Proving that great things can come in small packages, the new COOLPIX P340 is a sophisticated camera option for demanding photo enthusiasts who seek more power and versatility in a compact camera.
Price and Availability
The COOLPIX P600 will be available in February 2014 in Black and Red for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $499.95**, while the COOLPIX P530 will be available in February 2014 in Black for a SRP of $449.95**. Additionally, the COOLPIX S9700 will be available in February 2014 in Black and Red for a SRP of $349.95**. Lastly, the COOLPIX P340 will be available in March 2014 in Black for a SRP of $379.95**.
In order to give consumers a more effective way to understand the benefits of each COOLPIX camera and to help users determine the best camera to fit their lifestyle, Nikon has segmented the COOLPIX series into five categories: Advanced Performance, Fun & Innovative, Ultra-Slim Zoom, Comfort Long Zoom and Budget Friendly. For more information about these and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
*Dynamic Fine Zoom magnification is calculated from the full-wide end of optical zoom.
1Cameras having Wi-Fi® capability can only be used with a compatible iPhone®, iPad®, and/or iPod touch® or smart devices running on the Android™ operating system. The application can be downloaded free of charge from Google Play™ or the Apple App Store.
For use with Android or iOS mobile devices, please refer to mobile device compatibility and available features at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nikon.wu.wmau&hl=en (Android) or https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/wireless-mobile-adapter-utility/id554157010 (iOS).
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Nikon Coolpix P600, P530 and S9700 specifications
|Nikon Coolpix P600
|Nikon Coolpix P530
|Nikon Coolpix S9700
|Body type
|Body type
|SLR-like (bridge)
|Max resolution
|4608 x 3456
|Effective pixels
|16 megapixels
|Sensor photo detectors
|17 megapixels
|Sensor size
|1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
|Sensor type
|Boosted ISO (maximum)
|White balance presets
|Custom white balance
|Image stabilization
|Uncompressed format
|File format
|Optics & Focus
|Focal length (equiv.)
|24–1440 mm
|24–1000 mm
|25–750 mm
|Optical zoom
|Maximum aperture
|Digital zoom
|Yes (4x)
|Normal focus range
|50 cm (19.69″)
|Macro focus range
|1 cm (0.39″)
|0 cm (0.16″)
|1 cm (0.39″)
|Number of focus points
|Screen / viewfinder
|Articulated LCD
|Fully articulated
|Screen size
|Screen dots
|Touch screen
|Screen type
|TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
|TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
|Live view
|Viewfinder type
|Photography features
|Minimum shutter speed
|15 sec
|8 sec
|Maximum shutter speed
|1/4000 sec
|1/2000 sec
|Exposure modes
|Scene modes
|Built-in flash
|Flash range
|7.50 m
|8.00 m
|6.00 m
|Flash modes
|TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
|Drive modes
|Continuous drive
|7.0 fps
|6.9 fps
|Metering modes
|Exposure compensation
|±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
|Videography features
|1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
|1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
|Storage types
|Storage included
|USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
|Wireless notes
|WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
|Battery Pack
|Battery description
|Lithium-ion EN-EL23
|Lithium-ion EN-EL5
|Lithium-ion EN-EL12
|Battery Life (CIPA)
|Weight (inc. batteries)
|565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
|232 g (0.51 lb / 8.18 oz)
|125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21″)
|123 x 84 x 98 mm (4.83 x 3.31 x 3.87″)
|110 x 64 x 35 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.38″)
|Other features
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Is this a joke?
1/2.3 and 30-60x zoom? That was maybe cool 5-10years ago.
Why not give us rather double the sensor size and 1/3 of the zoom? it could fit into similar package. Nobody ever (ok maybe some exceptions can appear) needs more than 10-15x.
This thing is big and still is a toy (okay the price is right, but stilll...).
I kind of disagree on the zoom.
When I travel, there are a lot of things I can't get close enough to, so a superzoom is handy. It's great for wildlife, as well as people - when you don't really want to be rude and stick your lens in their faces.
I currently use a Nikon P510, which is decent for the purpose. My main problem is that its GPS function is rather weak, and in remote areas it seems to fail to tag most of my shots (and since it's remote, I have no clue where I took them exactly).
I am waiting for the DMC-ZS40, which will do 30x in a compact body, with a Leica lens.
In my experience the compact Panasonics have by far the best GPS implementation (you can set it to keep the location even when the camera is OFF), so I have high hopes indeed. The ZS40 can use both GPS and the Russian GLONASS, which should make it a total winner in this category (IMO).
I was required to downsize to a all in one bridge cameras due to health problems. I am no longer able to carry a heavy bag with accessories. After reviews by owners I decided on a Nikon P500 with a red body. Its been an amazing camera with a wide 22mm lens and the zoom is wonderful. I can now travel, hike and go to my beloved car cruises carrying my trusted Nikon. I have no trouble getting the best quality images and printing them on a Canon Pro100.
Can I just say I'd be interested in that zoom range? With my P510, I'm capturing scenes that would otherwise be impossible to even see with my naked eyes and it does have a lot of creative potential, hopefully matched with a better sensor.
Still, I agree that leaving out Raw, 60fps video and a hotshot is perplexing in a camera like this, especially as they are positioning the P600 as 'higher end'. It puts me in 'wait and see' mode for other company's options.
FZ50 rating [-4] http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52339583
The ability to retain the right thumb for holding the camera aids in keeping the camera steady. A manual zoom lens would allow for more precise left handed composition. A wheel directly driving EV compensation and operable by the right index finger would speed up composition whist retaining a steady grip on the camera. A standard flash hot shoe would allow expansion with hot shoe flash and other accessories.
Nikon have produced perhaps the best looking superzoom yet. Straight out of Tron :-)
in 1080 resolution only 50i / 60 i video.
This is 2014, Nikon.
You failed.
Sony will eat those for lunch. The rest will go to Fuji and Canon at the super-zoom range.
Right ! Canon SX50 HS has RAW, and obviously the best IQ in superzoom cameras. Cheers.
Anybody know if Nikon's typically allow both shutter priority mode and video mode (60+ FPS) at the same time? In the case of Panasonic and many others (other than Casio and higher-end Canon) it's either/or.
I do sports photography/video and I need to be able to control the shutter speed while in video mode in order to eliminate blurring.
From Panasonic we get the GH4, from Nikon we get more Coolpixs. Be still my heart.
Jargon illiteracy:
Does anyone know what DCF and DCR (in "image/file format" specs) stand for? Thanks.
DCF is Design rule for Camera File.
DCR is Digital Camera Raw.
Good question. I'd expect the bridge cameras to support RAW as their users like to think they are using a "real camera", cuz it looks like a big bulky DSLR and has lots of dials and buttons and stuff. Sure the sensor sucks, but it looks impressive. The travel zoom I would not expect to support RAW.
I think that ugliness, like beauty, lies in the beholder's eye. To me, there's a quaint futuristic look about it :).
I think Nikon are soon going to go into RPG/bazooka manufacture business
You can see a few P600 samples here:
Thanks Eddie.
Good to see the lens is still nice and sharp. Sensor seems slightly improved over P510..marginally. If you want a basic long-zoom camera with good image quality, this will serve you well.
Just annoying that Nikon couldnt be bothered including RAW, hot/cold shoe for flash/mic, Expeed 4 for 1080p60 video, which are all considered minimum these days.
Just an incremental improvement.
I wonder if Nikon ever fixed their awful user interface, they were(are) the kings of death by a 1000 menus.
In your face, customers - in your face...!
Nikon should come out with a long zoom with a constant 2.8 (or better) aperture that will compete with the likes of the Panasonic FZ200 and with the bigger sensor Olympus Stylus 1. Just make one with a bigger sensor and constant aperture!
I'm still waiting for the Nikon 1 V Series upgrade.
They could take a dump in a box and write 20+ megapixels and 60x zoom on it and some people would buy it.
Some people just were not meant to be photographers.
There are always going to be consumers who look at the zoom range and go goo goo over it but I have to wonder how large the market is for this type of camera with something like the Nikon 1 series available for cheaper.
One of the older Nikon superzooms was the #1 best selling camera on Amazon for a time this past Fall. I personally wouldn't buy a camera like this but for the casual snap shooter who is looking for something more capable than their smart phone, why not?
The fact that the manufacturers are still releasing a myriad of superzooms, probably means that the market for them is rather large. The smartphones haven't really eaten away at this particular niche of the compact camera market, while the mirrorless ILCs is still a very small part of the overall camera market.
This is where cameras stand to separate themselves from cell phones for most casual snappers. The 3x zoom compacts are almost dead, because most people don't see the point. A 30xor 50x zoom, on the other hand, will get them shots at sporting events, concerts, their kids' play, and all sorts of other events where a cell phone is basically useless.
1440mm is not useful within our atmosphere. My telescope is only 800mm.
If you want to hide your release then doing it at the same time as the Panasonic GH4 was a good idea.
They target absolutely different customers.
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The Richmond High School teens, all 12th-graders, furrowed their brows as brief flashes of panic crossed their faces.
In less than a week, they would be taking the SAT, the high-stakes exam that likely will play a big role in determining whether they land at their college of choice or one of their Plan B safety schools.
But unlike teens across the country who typically pay $51 and then schlep to an unfamiliar location early on a designated Saturday morning to take the anxiety-inducing test, the seniors in Kim's after-school SAT tutoring session will take the exam Wednesday at their own school, during school - for free.
And that offer applies to every senior in the West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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The East Bay district is the first in California to hold an official SAT School Day, giving every 12th-grader an easy opportunity to take the exam for free during the school day.
So far, more than 1,600 seniors across the district are signed up to take the exam, nearly 80 percent of the class of 2014.
West Contra Costa will join 60 districts nationwide and all schools in Delaware, Idaho and Washington, D.C., offering SAT School Day on Oct. 16.
The district will cover the cost of the exam for students who don't qualify for a waiver.
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The College Board, which oversees the SAT and other college entrance exams, started sponsoring the annual event four years ago and provides access to an online SAT course as well as other study materials to students in participating districts who want to take the test.
The district has taken away every justification students use not to take it, said Finy Prak, a West Contra Costa district counselor on special assignment.
"You're not paying for it. All your friends are doing it. Your teachers are proctoring it," she said. "We've knocked down every excuse, every barrier, every wall they use as a reason for not taking it."
The district also pays for students to take the PSAT and Ready Step, which are for eighth- through 11th-grade students and help evaluate student skills before they take the SAT.
Vocabulary is key
At Richmond High, dozens of seniors this fall have been taking advantage of after-school SAT prep classes in English and math to get ready for the exam.
One of the biggest issues for students is the vocabulary used in reading passages as well as in questions, said Angelica Arriaga, a program director for the school-based nonprofit College is Real.
"That's the biggest disadvantage," she said. "If they don't understand the question they can't answer it."
With only a week until the test, Arriaga wasn't focusing on teaching vocabulary or other English skills.
She used the 888-page Official SAT Study Guide to help students become familiar with the format of the test, time management techniques and how to determine which questions to skip and which to come back to if there's time.
"This test is all about strategy," she said.
Back in Andrew Kim's classroom after school last week, the Richmond High math teacher was focusing on both content and strategy.
Functions will be on the test, he told the 10 students huddled toward the front of class.
You all learned functions in algebra or advanced algebra, he told the teens.
"What's challenging about the SAT is how they ask the questions," he said. "It's all about exposure to the SAT type of questions."
For an hour, he went through several f(x) types of questions, helping students understand what each question was asking.
Raul Vicuna debated with fellow students as they worked through the problems.
Answer to the question
The value of a in the first question, they decided, was answer A: 5.
Raul, 17, had already taken the SAT once, on an early Saturday morning in El Cerrito, but would take it again Wednesday at school to try to improve his score.
He loved the idea of an accessible exam at his own school when he had to be there anyway.
Even classmates not applying to four-year colleges were aware of the opportunity.
"More people in the school know about it," he said. "They know even if they don't want to take it."
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The Imperial County Board of Supervisors ratified the State of Emergency declaration because of the heavy rains last week and moved to immediately bid to repair Evan Hewes Highway and Huff Road.
Imperial County Fire Chief Tony Rouhotas explained the damages caused by the rain and the damages to the agricultural areas and to County Road. He said that Imperial Valley experienced a storm system that released an estimated two to four inches of rain. The rain created excessive flows within wash areas and Imperial Irrigation district drain and canal systems. Water undermined and eroded the base of the roadway until the roadway failed.
A 900-foot section of the roadway at Dunaway Road was undermined and eroded by the natural occurring wash that forms at rain events in the area. County forces are currently working now dewatering and reestablishing the base material of the roadway. County forces will continue on this project and complete the installation of the asphalt concrete deck. Chief Rouhotas congratulated Public Works for the fixing Dunaway Road in a timely manner. He said the estimated dollar lost for the County of Imperial was $500,000, Imperial Irrigation District lost $2.9 million, and the agricultural community lost approximately $20 million.
Public Works director Bill Burnett reported that on Evan Hewes Highway west of Huff Road, a section of the roadway approximately 1000 linear feet failed due to the Salt Creek Slough wash facility exceeding flow capacity. The water flow continued to build as the current pipe and headwall constricted the flow's progress. The result of this event was that the water eroded the section underneath the roadway and the roadway section failed. Burnett said that Imperial County and Imperial Irrigation District forces have met on site and discussed the option for addressing the issues.
IID will move forward with the bringing in a clayey, impermeable material and place in lifts to 95% over geomembrane fabric up to 2 feet below the road finish surface elevation. The impermeable material is designed to minimize future water intrusion that could undermine the nee roadbed. Once IID completes its portion of the work the County will complete the installation of roadway material and open the road to traffic. The estimate time for completion of the work is approximately seven working days.
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The warning comes after 27 confirmed or suspected cases of salmonella poisoning linked to recalled products were reported in six states and territories.
Two brands of raw almonds supplied by Select Harvests have been recalled.
The nuts were sold nationally under the Woolworths Almond Kernels brand and in southeast Queensland under the Flannerys Own brand.
State, territory and federal government authorities are investigating the salmonella outbreak, a statement from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) said.
Deputy chief executive Melanie Fisher said consumers who bought the recalled brands should throw out the remaining nuts or return the product for a full refund.
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"As always, I'm looking forward to going to Montmelò, the track is nice but the atmosphere is amazing," he added.
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I was just wondering if any one of guys from CJ are having experienced about the sales you made then it went on being "Reversed" due to a "Invalid CC" How would you know if this really an Invalid Credit Cards? Most of my sales are being reversed
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I dont know if this helps.
I have to use "invalid CC" if the card is declined for money reasons OR if VISA tells me it's fraud. I asked CJ if they could put a new option called FRAUD, but they told me that merchants would abuse that option. I now try to send out an emails giving my affiliates the full reason. Just thought I'd give you a view from my side of the fence.
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Speaking of reversals; today is the deadline for the month of November, right? All transactions will be "locked" after today, right?
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December 11th, 2001, 02:08 AM #5
Other merchants also seem to be dropping a note to publishers when there is a reversal or cc refusal. My favorite, DCH, posted me three such notes on three transactions. Silly me had forgotten that there were TWO well ranking pages with their links on them. NOt anymore. A note only helps when you trust the merchant in the first place.
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What does unqualified lead mean? I get these weeks after the transaction has been flagged as accepted :rolleyes:
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Sunday's op-ed page devoted itself almost entirely to global warming alarmism world-wide, apparently based on New York editors who first got warm, then cold: "Prompted by a New York winter that went from disturbing warmth to bone-chilling cold practically overnight, the Op-Ed page asked four writers from four different corners of the globe to report on the erratic weather they've been experiencing."
That was enough to inspire the four essays under the heading "Cloudy, With a Chance of Climate Change," though the Times also used Al Gore's Academy Award for the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" as a news hook: "It seemed a pretty sure sign that Hollywood believes that global climate change is taking place." That settles that, then.
The Times didn't even go to climatologists or even scientists for its big Sunday spread, but three novelists and a specialist in 18th-century European and British history. Novelists are best known for gripping anecdotes rather than solid scientific data, which is what their farrago of impressions of heat and cold adds up to.
The contributors were the less-than-renowned climate experts Kristin Steinsdottir in Iceland; Iain McCalman in Australia; Seth Kantner in Alaska; and Tahmima Anam in Bangladesh.
No matter where they are on the globe, whether the weather there is too hot or too cold (by their lights, anyway), they share a message of environmental apocalypse. Each essay is accompanied by a bar graph labeled "Annual Mean Temperature Anomalies" for that region, which lacks context or explanation and thus explains nothing, just a patina of science over an impressionist narrative about how these novelists and historian imagine the weather is changing.
Novelist Kantner, in Alaska, began: "The sun was finally back in late January, and I thought, when it shines again it might even be yellow. (When the sun returns to the Arctic, you stare at it like a lost love.) But the sky was still gray, the temperature was 5 below (what we call 'warm'), and the west wind was drifting snow off the sea ice. The ice was not as thick or plentiful as it should be at that time of year."
Kantner actually submitted the closet thing to a scientific analysis.
Australia's historianIain McCalman didn't address climate change until his last paragraph, and then only vaguely: "...we also suspect something larger is going on - we fear that Australia's soaring heat, vanishing water and rampant fires are connected to larger global patterns of climate change."
Kristin Steinsdottir, novelist of Iceland, fretted: "She furrowed her brow, looked over the garden and tried to answer herself: blocked roads, snowstorms and sudden snowfall in the city after many winters with hardly any snow at all...rainfall above average in the same city...an unusual surging of rivers all over the country just before Christmas. These days she also felt more often as if the roof of her house might get blown off in passing storms. Rescue teams were constantly being sent out; air travel was interrupted more and more. People wondered. Were these interruptions the result of stepped-up safety measures? Was the roof just getting older? But what about the temperatures? Although January was cold, the last 10 years in Reykjavik were the warmest on record, at least since records have been kept."
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The public has a chance Tuesday morning to speak out on how the county's five supervisorial districts should be reshaped.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is set to hold a 9 a.m. public hearing on county redistricting at the County Administration Center, Room 310, 1600 Pacific Highway, in downtown San Diego.
County redistricting is a once-a-decade process that can change which supervisor represents cities and towns across the county and can alter whom residents can vote for during elections.
Governments across the nation are required to use census data during redistricting, as they attempt to rebalance populations across their political districts.
At the county level in California, supervisors have the final say.
A citizen advisory panel recommended three ways the board could reshape its political boundaries. The panel consisted of five people, all picked by the supervisors.
North County Supervisors Pam Slater-Price and Bill Horn must reduce the size of their territories. So must South County Supervisor Greg Cox. The two other county districts must expand to even out their populations.
Under two of the proposals, East County Supervisor Dianne Jacob's district would push west into Rancho Bernardo, hugging I-15 south to Scripps Ranch. Jacob already represents the Ramona and Poway areas.
Under all maps, Slater-Price would lose La Jolla, a territoryprized for its deep pockets and strong civic participation, toSupervisor Ron Roberts .
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Supervisors are not obligated to follow the panel's or public's advice. They ignored it 10 years ago, during the county's last redistricting.
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The maps proposed this year are derived from panelists hand-picked by Horn and Jacob. All maps proposed by Slater-Price's delegate were rejected by the advisory panel.
Critics have said the county's redistricting process is fixed by the supervisors to ensure politically safe districts for the all-white, all-Republican board. The five leaders have served together since the mid-1990s, a period during which the percentage of minorities and registered Democrats countywide has grown substantially.
County leaders have said state law would have to change before the supervisors could give up their authority to realign their districts. An independent panel now decides on redistricting for the state's political boundaries.
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First-round TKO gives Davis a perfect pro record
BURLINGTON — As a professional mixed martial artist, Parnell Davis is undefeated.
The Mt. Pleasant fighter won his first-ever professional MMA fight at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington on Saturday night, defeating John Reed by technical knockout in the first round.
"I feel so blessed right now," Davis said after the fight. "All the hard work has paid off.
"I have to thank my beautiful wife who supports me and puts up with me, and most of all, the Lord, who is my motivating factor."
Davis said that he was more nervous on Saturday than he's ever been before a fight, and that he has been overcoming some cold symptoms for the last few days.
"I didn't tell anyone about that," Davis said. "I just hoped he (Reed) didn't hear me coughing."
But Davis said that during the fight — which had five-minute rounds, instead of the three-minute rounds that make up amateur fights — his lungs never got tired. The only thing that got tired was his arms, from taking so many shots.
Early in the fight, the heavyweight competitors got in only a few jabs before going to the ground, and Davis quickly found himself on his back, pressed against the cage.
"He got me to the ground right next to his corner," Davis said. "He was throwing a couple elbows and hitting me with a few little shots, but he wasn't doing much damage. I was just trying to hold on, trying to stall, and waiting for the ref to stand us back up."
Being on his feet was an advantage for Davis, and Reed knew it.
"After the first jab, I knew that he didn't want to stand with me," Davis said.
So he waited patiently for another opportunity to get back up.
The crowd wasn't as patient, demanding with loud boos that the ref put the fighters back on their feet.
"When you're a ground guy, you need a lot of time work," Davis said, giving the ref credit. "There can be a lot of little things happening that the crowd can't see. The ref has fought in the UFC and has a lot of experience — I think he stood us up at the right time."
About three minutes passed in the first round before the fighters got back on their feet.
"I knew I had to cause as much damage as possible," Davis said. "I managed to catch him with a couple jabs, and then we went to the ground again."
But this time, that also worked in Davis' favor — and made him appreciate a practice drill that he usually hates.
"We do this four-station conditioning drill, and one station is 'ground and pound,'" Davis said. "It's an extremely exhausting drill, and I don't like when (trainer) Gabe (Lemley) tells us we're going to do it."
But on Saturday night, Davis was glad for all the time he had put into that drill.
"I saw the position open up in the fight, and it was second nature to me," Davis said. "I grabbed his hand, trapped his arm and just unloaded on him, so to speak. My arms were tired, but ... I heard the ref telling him to fight back, and I could tell his will was breaking."
It was just over four minutes into the first round when the ref pulled Davis off Reed, ending the fight and leaving Davis with a 1-0 record as a professional.
"God gets all the glory — I couldn't do this without him," Davis said. "I also have a lot of community support — people would stop me at WalMart or just while I was walking around town and wish me good luck and blessings."
Davis is now looking forward to a little break from fighting. His break got off to a good start, as he was spending Monday with his son, Jeremiah.
"I'm just relaxing and hanging with my boy," Davis said.
And there's one other person he is looking forward to spending more time with: his wife, Norma.
"I'm going to take a month off and pamper my wife a bit," Davis said. "She's sacrificed a lot, and so I'm going to take a little time off from Gabe's. I'll still focus on eating right and working out at the REC Center — I want to be as in-shape as possible."
He's not sure yet when his next fight will be, but he's aiming for the end of April, so he will still have eight weeks to MMA train before he gets back in the cage.
"That's my plan," Davis said. "God might have something different in mind."
For now, Davis is content to enjoy his time with family and his spotless professional record.


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2ND CALL FOR PARTICIPATION AND PAPERS ===================================== 2nd International Workshop on the Cognitive Approach to Modeling Environments (CAME'08) http://www.sfbtr8.spatial-cognition.de/CAME to be held with 5th International Conference on Geographic Information Science (GIScience 2008) September 23-26, 2008 Park City, Utah, USA http://www.giscience.org Workshop date: September 23, 2006 Workshop topics and aim: An environment's spatial characteristics influence human behavior in and conceptualization of that environment. This workshop addresses the adequate representation of this interaction between environment and human behavior in terms of computational models of space. It follows the successful CAME'06 workshop held at GIScience in M�nster, Germany. The aim of the workshop is to bring together researchers working on the incorporation of environmental characteristics into models of space, thereby building on findings from cognitive psychology and related fields. It will stimulate and foster discussion on the topic and identify future research questions. Topics include: A.Primitives of the models: * What are the basic representational mechanisms and building blocks in cognitively motivated models of space? * How do we model specific types of environments (indoor vs. outdoor; vista (visible) vs. environmental (large-scale) vs. geographical space)? * Can we identify common elements and structures in these models and transformations? How can we identify salient environmental characteristics that may influence human behavior (structural and functional complexity, landmarks, symmetries)? B. Elements of space, principles of representations, and spatial ontologies: * What are the environmental characteristics we need to address and how can we classify them (taxonomies, ontologies)? * How can we bridge the gap between "traditional" GIS models (vector / raster / network) and findings in cognitive psychology? * Should we build on the traditional GIS models or do we need to build new models from scratch? C. Applications: Communication of spatial information: * How can we adapt the presentation of spatial information to the environmental situation? * How can we identify and emphasize the information relevant for this situation? * How can real-world applications, such as location based services, benefit from such models? * What are specifics and what are commonalities of different representational formats? D. Applications: Designing environments: * How do we exploit these models when designing a new building or neighborhood? * Which are good, feasible ways to improve "difficult" environments (signage, structural changes, etc)? * How do we avoid designing "difficult" environments in the first place? Important dates: May, 9: deadline for paper submissions July, 7: notification of acceptance Sept., 23: workshop day at GIScience Call for papers: Please submit short papers in PDF format by e-mail to the workshop organizers. The length of papers should be no more than 4 pages or 2000 words. Submitted papers will be reviewed by the program committee. Accepted papers will be chosen for presentation and publication as report of the Transregional Collaborative Research Center SFB/TR 8 Spatial Cognition. We also aim for a special issue in an international journal. Further information can be found here: http://www.sfbtr8.spatial-cognition.de/CAME Organizers: Kai-Florian Richter Universitaet Bremen email@example.com Urs-Jakob R�etschi National University of Rwanda email@example.com Alasdair Turner University College London, UK firstname.lastname@example.com


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Hi MassiveAttack! Pos.
Can't wait to check this out. I kind of lost track of them after "Margerine Eclipse".
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this is a collection of B-Sides and rarities right?
but yeah I want this srsly.
Album Rating: 4.0Hi pizzamachine, who has delicious pizza. I'm not entirely sure Yeti. It was made during the same sessions as Chemical Chords and they just were never released because of the length (it would of totaled over 30 tracks). (Answered)
so they're B-Sides from the Chem Chord's sessions then? ;)
I just read in a number of places that this was a rarities collection.
but, whatever: new Stereolab = good Stereolab
and Marko-Music hasn't steered me wrong yet so...
Nor for me, but the review is
Reminds me, still haven't gotten a hold of Tricky yet
Album Rating: 4.0Can't believe you haven't touched Tricky yet Deviant, it'll be in my top 10 for sure! I wouldn't know with 100% Yeti its so damn confusing how this came out, I could care less since its still another great Stereolab LP
I'll get it tonight
Album Rating: 4.0Omni's digging Tricky as you can see =D
Artwork for this is hella retro
Album Rating: 4.0Before I ever listened to Stereolab they were always one of those groups I'd known about, but never got around to actually hearing them (this was like 2 years ago). You should get this Deviant just to see if you'd like it. I recommend "Silver Sands" it encompasses exactly what the group loves to do.
But i'm already getting Tricky!
Album Rating: 4.0DUDDDDDEEEE
It isn't necessarily b-sides (leftovers) they were just recorded at the same time and mastered latter. Think of it more like "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness" but split up. ;^)
Yes I am and it is good. Not as good as some are making it out to be but worth adding to the collection permanently (it is Tricky).
If you like Aphex Twin (that is to say very dynamic) I would recommend any of the "Switched on" (there are 3 "Refried Ectoplasm" is my favorite) which is a collection of stuff from the 90's. If not go toward Sound-Dust. They are both great in very different ways as Marko points out so eloquently above.
I am so incredibly excited to hear this. Great review, pos.
Album Rating: 4.0You get it yet conrad?
good album title
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DALLAS (CBS 11 NEWS) - The final sentence has been handed down in a case that outraged North Texas animal lovers.
Darius Ewing, the man prosecutors called the ringleader of the group, has been sentenced to five years in prison for setting a dog named Justice on fire. Ewing pleaded guilty to an animal cruelty charge earlier this week — and agreed to a five year prison sentence as part of the plea deal.
The judge ruled that prosecutors did not prove lighter fluid was used, but did prove fire – which also classifies as a deadly weapon – was used.
Ewing is one of four men who pleaded guilty in this case – and his sentence is the longest.
Adrian Ayers was sentenced to two years. Richard Valentine and Darius Carey were sentenced to 15 months.
Justice suffered third-degree burns on 70 percent of his body and eventually died from his injuries.


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I keep seeing something about a reactivation lock that is supposed to be under the security part of settings. I do not see one? Am I missing something?
I do not care about KNOX tripping and warranty issues and am going to install TWRP so I can install a ROM. Do I need to root first, or just install the recovery, as the ROM I am looking at says it is pre-rooted?
If the ROM is 4.4.2 do I need to do some update before installing the ROM or will installing the ROM automatically upgrade my android version?
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|Barnabas and Paul at Lystra
by Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem
During Paul's First Missionary Journey, he and Barnabas went to a town called Lystra (within modern Turkey). While there, Paul healed a crippled man who had never been able to walk. The people of Lystra were completely amazed and thought the two missionaries were Gods; they thought Barnabas was Zeus and that Paul was Hermes. The people of Lystra began to prepare sacrifices for these two "Gods."
Paul and Barnabas were aghast and implored the people to stop and listen to their message of the living God. They demanded that the people of Lystra see them as human beings.
The adoration of these two men oddly and abruptly stopped when some from Antioch and Iconium won over the crowd, stoned Paul and left him for dead.
The next day Paul and Barnabas left. Interestingly, however, Paul returned to Lystra during his second Missionary Journey, and a Christian community had taken root. So, the words and actions of Paul and Barnabas must have sunk in to the hearts of the people of this ancient city, prompting the start of one our our earliest Christian communities.


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I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three things are your greatest treasures. ~ Lao Tzu
Is your life worth more than a fancy car, the latest smart phone, a big house, and a fat paycheck every month? Consider that people in 80% of the world don't have any of these things, yet they somehow find a way to be happy. Sometimes it seems the things we value the most in the 'civilized' world have the least true value. Life is priceless. We can read that line and let it be meaningless or allow it simmer in our brains like soup, let it become a stew of all our greatest moments, our worst, our closest friendships, our most cherished love and heartbreak. Life is meaningless and empty without these things.
The Democratic Republic of Bhutan recently tried to change our focus from gross domestic product to gross domestic happiness. Gross National Happiness (GNH) is now an important factor on the other side of the world,
in a nation tucked into the Himalayan foothills, that determines exactly what life is worth. Instead of measuring how fat our wallets are, or how big our flat screen televisions, the GNH comprises happiness levels based
on four pillars:
"The promotion of equitable and sustainable socio-economic development;
preservation and promotion of cultural values; conservation of the natural
environment; and establishment of good governance."
Economic and cultural homogeny – a world where we all suck down coca-cola
and work 60-hour weeks to afford the material goods we think we 'need' is a big brainwashing load of hogwash. We don't need more of a military-industrial complex, more government full of special interest and
corporate irresponsibility, or more 'things' we can distract ourselves
with. While a reasonable level of financial wealth will certainly provide
some happiness, it is not the only benchmark for valuing our lives.
One recent study asked the question, how much money do we really need to be happy?
'Economist Angus Deaton and psychologist Daniel Kahneman, who has won a
Nobel Prize for Economics, analyzed the responses of 450,000 Americans
polled by Gallup and Healthways in 2008 and 2009. Participants were asked
how they had felt the previous day and whether they were living the best
possible life for them. They were also asked about their income. The
authors found that most Americans — 85% — regardless of their annual
income, felt happy each day. Almost 40% of respondents also reported
feeling stressed (which is not mutually exclusive with happiness) and 24%
had feelings of sadness. Most people were also satisfied with the way their
life was going.'
Letting Go Of Materially Defined Success
What if made the most of life – right now – and enjoyed every sunset, every rose, every giggle that came out of our children's mouths? What if we learned to measure happiness in different ways than the mass media would like us to – and instead of measuring our joy with our material toys, we measured it in the love we give others and are able to receive in return, or the fair and equitable treatment of all sentient being on this planet?
One thing we should never forget is that human beings are social creatures. Like it or not, our lives don't just revolve around ourselves. We can't bring our material possessions with us when it's time to go, but
we can still make sure that those we leave behind are cared for even after we're gone. You can click here for ways to keep your memories become more than just fleeting images and photographs. Consider it gratitude for the priceless moments and memories that we have been given and will receive through the years.
A simpler life brings more happiness. If you think of the times you were most happy in your life, it may be the first time you stepped behind the wheel of your first cherry-red convertible at sixteen, or when you got a
promotion at work, but I suspect the truly profound moments of happiness really didn't cost a thing – your baby's first glance into your eyes, the hug from a friend during a hard time, or even your first kiss from your soul mate. Happiness in life is what we make of it – and to make life truly priceless, we don't need an American Express Black Card.
About the Author
Christina Sarich is a musician, yogi, humanitarian and freelance writer who channels many hours of studying Lao Tzu, Paramahansa Yogananda, Rob Brezny, Miles Davis, and Tom Robbins into interesting tidbits to help you Wake up Your Sleepy Little Head, and See the Big Picture. Her blog is Yoga for the New World. Her latest book is Pharma Sutra: Healing the Body And Mind Through the Art of Yoga.
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Matthias Platzeck, the governor of Brandenburg, sits in a large conference room at the Vestas plant in Lauchhammer and smiles. Outside, some 44-metre-long rotor blades, ready to be assembled into giant wind-power units, rest on trucks that are soon heading out to customers all over Europe. Vestas, the world's largest producer of wind power units, opened the rotor blade plant here in Brandenburg in 2002. It was Vestas' first plant outside Denmark and has since evolved into one of its most productive, cranking out some 1,500 blades a year. 'Here in this region, you can almost touch Brandenburg's successful structural transition,' Platzeck says.
A green renewal in Brandenburg
Brandenburg, once East Germany's coal mining centre, is transforming itself into a renewable energy hub. Wind, biomass and solar energy companies and an "energy forest" are behind the state's economic comeback. A success story – although there is also a surprising amount of public opposition to some of the green schemes.
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For years, banks have issued fraud-prone mag stripe cards, putting information at risk, the letter from the National Retail Federation said.
Credit unions tell trade association breach cost an average of $5.10 per affected card.
Ukrainian national held without bond for allegedly developing Dorbik criminal organization, which sold compromised data and counterfeit cards.
Online retailers are drawing a $279 loss for every $100 of fraud loss, partially attributed to chargebacks and their associated costs.
Cloud security pioneer says standard may not be sufficient for future breach schemes.
Georgia Democrat Hank Johnson said he would support an "oversight investigatory hearing to probe into that matter."
Massive hack could expose business services members at credit unions.
Bipartisan legislation would require entities, including financial institutions, retailers and federal agencies, to investigate breaches and inform consumers.
Read more about fraud and credit unions in this special report.
The $211 million Alabama State Employees Credit Union is the first financial institution to sue Target seeking breach losses.


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MEET Baby Karina Jane Scott, who was born at Craigavon Area Hospital on Christmas Day. Karina Jane scaled in at 8 pounds and 6 ounces.
She is the second child of Teresa and Brian Scott, from Loughmallon Road, Pomeroy. Their elder daughter Kirsty Anne is four years old.
Karina Jane was one of nine babies born at Craigavon Area Hospital on Christmas Day, with two of the births taking place in the midwife led area.


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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service's efforts to solve tax problems for individuals by telephone, rather than by mail, has raised serious problems in protecting confidential taxpayer information, according to an internal IRS audit obtained by The Times.
A team of internal auditors, operating a sting this year, found that individuals could easily obtain income data on other taxpayers over the telephone--using only a name, address and Social Security number, according to the report the IRS completed Sept. 30. The auditors successfully obtained confidential tax information in 96 out of 109 telephone calls, including those in which investigators posed as other taxpayers.
"Test calls showed that impostors can obtain tax and income information with a simple phone call," the report says. In a reply to the audit, IRS officials acknowledged the problems and said they have moved to tighten procedures.
Outside experts warn, however, that business conducted over the telephone is generally less secure than by mail.
The internal investigation marks at least the second time the besieged tax agency's efforts to become more "consumer friendly" have backfired with potential compromises of security.


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In both parts of this question we consider the limiting case of a process which is repeated infinitely often and things are not what they might seem to be."
(a) In a square $ABCD$ with sides of length 1 unit a path is drawn from $A$ to the opposite corner $C$ so that the steps in the path are all parallel to $AB$ or parallel to $BC$ and not necessarily equal steps. Draw paths of this sort with 5 steps, 10 steps, 20 steps ... Find the total length of the path in each case. What would the length of such a path be if it had 1000 steps? What about the length of the path with 1 million steps? Is there anything surprising about this result? Suppose you keep increasing the number of steps in paths from $A$ to $C$ of this sort, putting in more and more and more steps. What can you say about the total length of the path?
(b) Now draw the graphs of $y={1\over 2^n}\sin 2^nx$ for $n= 1,2,3, ...$ and $0\leq x \leq 2\pi$. As $n$ tends to infinity the graphs oscillate more and more and get closer and closer to the $x$ axis. Prove that the length of the curve from $x=0$ to $x=2 \pi$ is the same for all values of $n$.


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Just in time for the blistering snowboard season, Shaun White's elusive red curls and infectious grin once again plaster the Nintendo Wii. Following in the footsteps of last year's Road Trip, Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage lets you take to the virtual slopes atop the balance board in a reasonable simulation of real-life carving. There's plenty of fresh new powder in World Stage, but is it really time to queue up for another lift ticket?
At the game's outset, we join the flying tomato and his trusty band of misfits en route to the airport. Upon arrival, he pauses long enough to wave everyone goodbye, which prompts the beginning of a Shaun-less single player campaign.
Campaign mode breaks down into several event types. Rail-riding, big air contests, half-pipe runs, and various races down the slopes round out the list of choices. Do well, and you'll earn points that advance you to more difficult brackets, and bring you further to your ultimate goal: a spot in the top five world rankings. Ultimately, though, there's nothing special about the simple and straightforward structure. Sure, you'll unlock new courses and a handful of characters to use in multiplayer and further events, but its nothing we haven't already played through a hundred times before.
When you aren't going it alone in the campaign or shredding the mountain tops in freestyle, you and a friend can battle it out in split-screen multiplayer. If you both want to use the Balance Board, then you're limited to taking turns in the hot seat mode.
Considering this is Shaun White's game, it's odd that he isn't playable until you finish the three hour campaign. Until then, you can choose from 12 other characters, each with varying strengths and weaknesses. Strategy plays a role when selecting your camera operator, since the right combination can really complement your rider's ability. Build up your meter, and you'll be able to get a quick burst of speed, jump higher, or even use a power-up to aid in a race.
Online rankings, various achievements, and tracked stats flesh out an otherwise lackluster list of modes. What's more, if you have the Wii MotionPlus, you can fully customize your moves in the trick editor, and even assign them graphics and names.
Before strapping in, wannabe boarders have a few choices as to how they can tackle the controls. Beginners will find solace in the Wii remote. Tilting the control left and right is responsive, making carving down the slopes easy and functional. However, those looking to pull off precision will want to attach the MotionPlus accessory, which provides much more control in the air. Otherwise, all your mid-air arm flailing might look impressive onscreen, but it'll seldom end well.
By far the most rewarding control method is the user-friendly Balance Board. By standing sideways with your feet properly spaced apart, you really get a feel for the sport as you dig your heels in and point your toes to effectively navigate the courses. Like last year, the Balance Board controls hit a few snags. Once you get going on a half-pipe or a similarly advanced course, losing your balance is far too easy, especially when trying to recover from the more demanding tricks. It's a small tradeoff for an otherwise immersive ride.
The difficulty in Shaun White never arises from the courses themselves. Your character gravitates to rails like some sort of human magnet, and the courses are wide and easy to navigate. It's more of a case of over-sensitive motion controls. Squaring yourself up to land after catching air is tougher than it should be, especially since accidental pulls or pushes on the board or remote send you tilting far off the mark. We also found ourselves jumping unintentionally, another major cause for wipeouts. But in spite of these infrequent hiccups, Shaun White is easy for beginners to pick up, and challenging enough for experienced virtual boarders.
The charming Saturday morning visuals will be familiar if you played last year's game. Shaun and his fictional friends are full of personality, though some amount to nothing more than the stereotypical snowboarder dudes. Lips move convincingly during the talking sequences, and little touches, like the menu navigation in the airport, maintains a cohesive feeling. Out on the slopes, there's plenty of color to liven up the otherwise dreary white pallet, though onlookers are nothing more than mangled blurry sprites. The revolving 3D backdrops do manage to look decent, but if look at them straight on, you'll notice their seams. Overall, the game has a pleasant vibe, but it falls flat in places.
Apart from MotionPlus support, there isn't a whole lot new in World Stage. Ubisoft has certainly played it safe with a short and unimaginative campaign. But it's hard to knock the Balance Board controls-they totally make the Shaun White experience, and make it a pleasure to revisit the virtual slopes, sameness and all. The game is much harder to recommend if you can't play it with a Balance Board, though. If you're thinking of going at it with a Wii remote, then knock an entire point off our score.
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This means a beautiful sweet senior cat could be only $20 to adopt! A kitten could be only $30 to adopt!
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Love it!
This was always my favorite movie. :-D But.. where are the poppies? ^^ 10!
Super cool, man! I mean, you go, girl!! *10*
Ooh, that's very pretty! I love it! =D
very cool, has a magical feel to it..and i come from the land of oz myself! :D