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Fri, May 03, 2013 | 11:20 BST
Rare composer releases soundtracks on 'pay what you like' basis
Rare composer Grant Kirkhope has released all of his soundtracks – for games spanning Banjo Kazooie and Perfect Dark – on a 'pay what you like' basis.
Tue, Jul 10, 2012 | 10:59 BST
GDC Europe 2012 to dissect Love and The Witcher 2
This year's Games Developers Conference Europe has added post-mortems of CD Projekt's, The Witcher 2, and Eskil Steenberg's indie title, Love. Cryptic Studios will also be on hand to discuss user-generated content in MMOs. Other confirmed sessions include a post-mortem of thatgamecompany's Journey, and Rare's N64 classic, GoldenEye.
GDC Europe takes place in Cologne from August 13 – 15, on the eve of gamescom.
Mon, Jun 27, 2011 | 17:11 BST
Activision registers new GoldenEye domains
Activision may be planning more forays into the GoldenEye series: internet detective Superannuation has unearthed evidence that the publisher has registered domains pointing to a game called "GoldenEye Reloaded."
Fri, Nov 05, 2010 | 16:04 GMT
James Bond: GoldenEye and Blood Stone reviews round-up
Today is the day the majority of reviews for both James Bond titles from Activision go live, and we've rounded-up what we can find for you on Blood Stone and GoldenEye below.
Fri, Nov 05, 2010 | 14:47 GMT
Hirshberg: GoldenEye out selling Modern Warfare Wii
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg said during a call to investors last night GoldenEye 007 was outselling Modern Warfare on Wii .
Wed, Sep 01, 2010 | 19:03 BST
GoldenEye 007 diary discusses the challenges of reimagining a classic
A video has been released for GoldenEye 007, and in it, you get to go behind the scenes a bit with the game's developer, Eurocom.
Mon, Aug 16, 2010 | 11:17 BST
DJ Hero 2, GoldenEye 007 dated
Activision has updated its release schedule to include dates for both GoldenEye 007 and DJ Hero 2.
Tue, Jun 29, 2010 | 16:31 BST
Rumor: GoldenEye 007 peripherals outed by GameStop
GameStop has listed, and subsequently pulled, a listing for GoldenEye themed controllers for the Wii revamp.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 | 17:39 BST
GoldenEye 007 announced for November
It's official: GoldenEye has just been announced as a Wii exclusive – as if the leaked trailer from last night didn't confirm it for you.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 | 03:34 BST
GoldenEye revamp trailer leaked
Looks like the new trailer for Actvision's GoldenEye has leaked before the show kicks off tonight.
Thu, Jun 03, 2010 | 19:31 BST
Rumor: Survey points to GoldenEye remake by Activision
There's a survey supposedly floating around from Activision, asking folks about a GoldenEye remake.
Sat, Apr 24, 2010 | 08:37 BST
Activision registers website for possible Goldeneye revival
Remember Goldeneye Rogue Agent – that EA Bond game from 2004? It sure was fun decent a videogame, huh? Well, from the looks of things, Activision's planning on breathing new life into that completely unremarkable franchise.
That is the Goldeneye they're referring to, right?
Fri, Feb 19, 2010 | 11:02 GMT
MGS: Perfect Dark XBLA will have Goldeneye multiplayer maps, weapons
Microsoft Game Studios' Ken Lobb has confirmed that the soon-to-be-released XBLA Perfect Dark revamp will contain Goldeneye multiplayer maps.
Mon, Oct 26, 2009 | 11:05 GMT
Eurocom CV reveals next Bond game is to do with Goldeneye
If a CV from Eurocom staff member Craig Peck seems to indicate what we think it does, the next Bond game from Activision looks like it has something to do with Goldeneye.
The CV shows:
Eurocom Entertainment Software, Derby, United Kingdom
July 09 – Sept 09 Animator – GoldenEye 2010 (Wii)
Animator on Activision's James Bond series for the Nintendo Wii
It's worth noting that Bizarre are creating the next Bond game, but Eurocom could do porting work for the game, as they did with Quantum of Solace for the Wii last year, while Treyarch handled the PS3 and 360 versions.
Thanks, superannuation.
Mon, Sep 21, 2009 | 08:03 BST
Rare "long past" GoldenEye rehash deal
Still waiting for GoldenEye on WiiWare or XBLA? Sounds as though you should be pulling the flag down to half-mast.
"That was some time ago, my friend," said a Rare rep, answering a question on the status of a revamp for the shooter in the latest edition of Scribes.
"Fate was against us that day. Destiny conspired to raise the hurdles even as we attempted to clear them, resulting in unpleasant groinal injury.
"I suspect we're long past the stage where an agreement was on the cards, but you never know. Stranger things have happened… somewhere… probably."
That's one scratched off the list, then. XBLA GoldenEye will just have to exist in your fevered dreams.
Thu, May 14, 2009 | 06:49 BST
GoldenEye designer would love to see the game on Virtual Console
Martin Hollis has said that he would love to see GoldenEye land on Wii's Virtual Console.
Speaking with Official Nintendo Magazine, the designer said that because of legal issues, the classic N64 shooter may never be released through the download service.
"There's always someone with some exclusivity agreement, so there's lots of lawyers," he said. "I'm not going to hold my breath. I'd love it to happen, but I can't see it."
Shame that.
More through the link.
Fri, Feb 29, 2008 | 19:12 GMT
Iwata canned GoldenEye XBLA, says UK mag
Scans of the GoldenEye XBLA article from UK mag Xbox World 360 are now available, showing some new screens and apparently blaming Nintendo president Satoru Iwata for the fact the game's never going to release.
Iwata reportedly said he didn't want it appearing on any other console under any circumstances, although NOA's Reggie Fils-Aime was on board with the project. Sounds as though they didn't get very far, anyway – only the dam level was ever completed.
Take a look at the pages.
Tue, Feb 26, 2008 | 07:52 GMT
Xbox World 360 details GoldenEye piece
Following reports yesterday that Microsoft had rubbished Xbox World 360′s hints that GoldenEye was coming to XBLA, the mag in question has come out of the closet and admitted what it does have on the game in its next issue, out tomorrow.
It's four pages of screens and some quotes from Microsoft, and it sounds as though they got to play it. Let this be a lesson to you, Xbox World 360 magazine from the UK: unless you speak with absolute clarity your words will be torn apart and you will be destroyed by teh internets. You're probably sitting there shouting, "But we never said it was coming to XBLA!" You're probably stamping your little feet. Teh internets don't care. Happy to help.
Mon, Feb 25, 2008 | 11:27 GMT
GoldenEye for XBLA is bollocks, says Microsoft
Oh dear. From the sound of this, Xbox World 360′s upcoming story on GoldenEye for XBLA is a bit… shit.
"The story in Xbox World 360 is based entirely on rumour and speculation," said a spokesperson for Microsoft Games Studios. "Unfortunately, we were never contacted by the publication to confirm information or participate in the story in any way, as we would have confirmed that we do not have the necessary rights to release GoldenEye on Xbox Live Arcade."
Xbox World 360, a UK mag, had said previously that "you'll find the first ever shots and definitive hands-on details behind one of this year's biggest stories. Yep, it's the story the whole world wanted, but only we got – and we unleash it next Wednesday in Xbox World 360."
We think we should just start calling this sort of thing "GameProing," as in "Xbox World's GamePro'd GoldenEye XBLA." Or maybe not.
Thu, Feb 21, 2008 | 11:48 GMT
GoldenEye XBLA rumours refuse to die
According to this, Xbox World mag in the UK is hinting with about as much subtlety as a drunk elephant that it has the scoop on an XBLA version of GoldenEye.
"Next Wednesday, in Xbox World 360, you'll find the first ever shots and definitive hands-on details behind one of this year's biggest stories. Yep, it's the story the whole world wanted, but only we got – and we unleash it next Wednesday in Xbox World 360. Will you be excited? Oh yes. Will you, like us, be just a little bit angry too? Mmmm, maybe. Want to know more? The mystery unfolds – in shops – in seven days time."
We're literally shitting ourselves with excitement. Especially if the "angry" bit means "it isn't happening and we've just wasted all your time".


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The City Council on Tuesday, Aug. 7, unanimously approved the purchase of an armored vehicle for the Tracy Police Department SWAT team. The vehicle costs $282,000 and can stop bullets from handguns and most rifles, according to police Chief Gary Hampton.
Hampton anticipates the vehicle will be ready to roll in about six months.
Arrayed with armor plating, gun ports and infrared capabilities, the vehicle would be used to serve drug and gang warrants, during standoffs and to evacuate residents in dangerous situations, Hampton said Monday, Aug. 6.
Hampton said the police department's most recent armored vehicle, an old armored truck once used by banks to transport money, "died several years ago."
He said the department has sought a replacement for about five years, and preferred a new vehicle to a used bank model, as those can typically come to a police department with a few hundred thousand miles on them.
The SUV-style vehicle the council approved is specifically designed to carry people, Hampton said, unlike the old bank models, which are difficult to quickly load and unload.
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Hampton said it's become fairly common for cities of Tracy's size to provide them for SWAT teams. For years, he said, Tracy police have improvised by retrofitting armored cars used to deliver money to banks.
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A federal Department of Homeland Security grant allocated by the California governor's office will cover the first $100,000. The rest will ultimately be paid for by the asset forfeiture proceeds account, which contains items and cash seized by Tracy police during law enforcement activities, including drug raids.
Hampton said that money can only be used to further the department's drug-fighting capabilities.
"(The purchase) does not impact the (city of Tracy's) general fund budget," Hampton said.
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Is it just me or have all the images in the front-side of the wiki gone bye-bye? (Those that were uploaded and used on main content.) And when did the gallery end up like this?
What if we turned textpattern.net into a Tag Reference only (ditching the wiki), and separated out the rest of the UI user pages (which are a little bloated anyway), and rewrote them (against the style guide) as a concise set of Google docs. The writing environment would be considerably easier to use, for one thing, and there would be no server or system maintenance overhead to worry about anymore (at least not MW).
Wasn't Bert developing a Tag Reference in Txp? That could go in there instead of MW, which would still allow for customized code styling. I would take responsibility of rebuilding the rest of the docs in Google or something and we could re-establish authors that are currently dedicated to the cause (there are a lot of unused accounts in the wiki, no doubt).
Let's face it. The MW installation has had it's share of problems over the years—both technically and user-related—and it still has some that need to go away. The images thumbnailing has a been a problem for a long time (with no solution in sight). Plus just updating the system seems to be off everybody's radar, and that suggests a new process is needed under the current manpower. A simpler process. One that won't get corrupt every time Joyent does a server change.
The only issues I expect people would raise are:
I'm as concerned about these as anyone, but let's be honest, again. Sometimes you just have to break what's not working to make it better. I've seen the same thing said (in the Txp blog) about dev work towards TXP 5 too, and it's a valid notion.
As for the wiki, we can leave the wiki in place as the new docs are built and nudge people over there gradually. Maybe an elaborate robots.txt file or something too. Whatever, but it can be done, and if a few links fall through and get broken, so what? The wiki is full of outdated information where the URL is pointless anyway. It might be a good time to clear that up with a new slate.
As for translation…Jukka already said it in the style guide thread, it's far from being very effective as originally designed. Few translation efforts exist or are very organized. Most pages are so outdated against the English versions that starting clean elsewhere wouldn't matter anyway. For those languages that are rather active (like Chinese, I think), we should be able to work something out in the new location.
But frankly, translation efforts just need to own themselves better. I.e., there is an English docs project that is the focus on Txp. Boom. And if a local community wants to translate it (which is great), they do it when, where, and how they want independent of the English editorial process. That wouldn't be much different than it is now, except they could use whatever platform they want rather than try and manage it as mirror pages to the English version. That's clearly a failed exercise. Again, some things get a little broken at first to make them better later.
How's that for a radical idea? :)
Radical idea aside, and getting back to the present…
It looks like not all images are gone, but a lot of them are, such as Basic prefs seems to indicate. Or has that always just been missing images?
Lots-o-work to do, and the platform is not making it easy anymore.
I suppose new images should be held off anyway until we have a new default admin-theme, and then use that.
That's what happens when someone without inside knowledge of a domain has to migrate it ;)
I'll have a look tonight when I get home from work.
Sorry, I wasn't implying it was you. In fact, my memory was slow in coming back to the images problem, which goes back to 2008 (trace back from here). I now recall it just seemed like a dead end. If we could get that fixed, that would be one step in the right direction. Though I honestly can't recall about the gallery falling apart. Another thing I just noticed are the empty gray boxes at the bottom of all the pages now. Maybe it's a presentational thing only. I could help look into that.
Reference to the Joyent changes also has old roots. Don't know if you recall when they updated the MySQL and it corrupted all content using language characters. What a mess that was. There's still wiki content with that problem here and there, I'm sure. Stuff like that is what I meant.
Other wiki Admins,
Another thing needing done, undoubtedly, is an upgrade on the wiki. It's several versions behind, I think. That is part of my reason for the radical idea, because wiki upgrades just don't seem to be exciting. I can't be doing everything for the wiki. If I have to choose something, it's editorial, which should be evident to people at this point. There are several people with admin access in the wiki and to the server; somebody could take the role of being the "upgrader". That would be helpful.
Destry wrote:
What if we turned textpattern.net into a Tag Reference only (ditching the wiki), and separated out the rest of the UI user pages (which are a little bloated anyway), and rewrote them (against the style guide) as a concise set of Google docs. The writing environment would be considerably easier to use, for one thing, and there would be no server or system maintenance overhead to worry about anymore (at least not MW).
I have mixed feelings about this. I am very fond of Google Docs (the second best thing Google have ever done), but it could be misinterpreted as being a bit 'low rent' when viewed alongside a professional, stable CMS like Textpattern. Plus, the hyperlink format would be a mess, which increases the risk of someone getting it wrong and ending up at a dead stop…they get mad, complain online, it reflects badly on Textpattern.
If the MediaWiki install is old and/or broken, and updating/troubleshooting would fix some of the problems, I say fix it.
The docs site has so much potential, whether it's a wiki or some other platform. I would be more than happy to contribute time and energy do re-writes, wikignoming and whatever else is required. I can't code PHP, and I have no real wish to learn, so this is one way I can give something back.
Destry wrote:
The only issues I expect people would raise are:
- Existing links to documentation
- Translation efforts
Links can be rewritten with an .htaccess fix, that's easy enough (if a little time-consuming to build, initially).
Translation efforts will, presumably, depend on the demand for translated versions and the quality of source material. If the writing quality is horsepoop, it's probably lower on the translation agenda. In some ways, the forum is popular enough that it's the de facto place to start looking before the wiki.
I am absolutely in favour of an overhaul of the documentation wiki, but my gut feeling is that a wiki is the right way to do it, even with a spring clean of users/content/etc.
(With all that said, I'm a flexible guy and I'll go with whatever is decided…)
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Thanks for the thoughts, Pete.
As most people will know, I've been a proponent of the wiki since day 1. A long time now. I've argued heavily for it even when it seemed nobody else wanted it. In fact, a lot of people are probably looking at my head post here and thinking, 'what the fack?!'
So, I'm happy to stay with the wiki too, and I do think it's a good tool for the job. But wiki's are great when maintaining them is shared, both in administration and content development. If either of those two things becomes a burden, which I sense the admin part of things kind of is, then you have to wonder if it's the right tool anymore, or if it's getting in the way of keeping the content current and good. That's where our use of a wiki has been a bit dismal. I won't say horrible, just a bit laborious because few people are really on it and everyone is busy. Me too.
I think we have a lot in motion right now, so a move out of MW probably isn't practical in the near future. Kicking the wiki into shape is the reasonable thing for now.
Destry wrote:
I do think it's a good tool for the job. But wiki's are great when maintaining them is shared, both in administration and content development. If either of those two things becomes a burden, which I sense the admin part of things kind of is, then you have to wonder if it's the right tool anymore, or if it's getting in the way of keeping the content current and good.
I see this whole process as a positive step. The style guide(s) will define best practices and perhaps the best way to capitalise on that is to have a relaunch of the docs wiki, with some new/updated content and a call for assistance in the forum. I will, of course, help out where I can, and if you have grunt jobs that need doing to a bunch of pages and don't have them time, please by all means pass them on to me :)
If the admin part of things isn't working out, and I fully appreciate time is precious, then perhaps an alternate wiki could be constructed and populated elsewhere, then flip the textpattern.net DNS over to it when the dudes and dudettes in charge feel it's reached an appropriate tipping point. Alternatively, a hosted wiki service might be an option – that way the administration of the server isn't left to busy developers with 101 other things to do.
gaekwad wrote:
I will, of course, help out where I can, and if you have grunt jobs that need doing to a bunch of pages and don't have them time, please by all means pass them on to me :)
There are a few things we can get working on, not all terribly grunt-ish, either. (And some get interesting because they relate back to the .com site.) I'll start a list in another thread sometime soon. But one thing, besides getting images fixed, is making the copy on any given page more concise. This is not only good writing practice, and benefits reader understanding, but MW has a content limit per page, and some of the pages (like in the Admin-side docs) are maxing out. Frankly, the maxes are a good thing, it's a built-in sign saying, 'hey, improve your content!'.
perhaps an alternate wiki could be constructed and populated elsewhere…
This is an old point of discussion (going back years). One of the arguments I've always made (alluded to in my defense of the wiki), is that if a wiki is used at all, MW is the best bet. That's because it provides a lot of interesting functionality (e.g., extensions) over most other install wikis, and better customization over web-based. I don't want to rehash all that, but my feelings are still the same: Either MW, if a wiki, or no wiki at all and something more "document management" oriented. A lot of people would make the argument for using Txp itself, and that could be done if we restricted authoring considerably, but that's completely the other way from collaborative authoring.
In the end, I think we just need to be better on the administration side of the current kitty.
Apologies for raking up old coals or opening cans of worms, that was not my intention. For what it's worth, I'll help out where and when I can – and I'll sit tight until then.
Oh, no worries. I was just sharing some history. Your input is excellent! Heck, technology improves with time. Maybe there is a good wiki alternative out there now. Frankly, I'd be in favor of something cloud-based if we had good (standards) control over presentation (theming).


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Someone should inform the Supreme Court to stop ruling in tax cases if they earlier declared them unconstitutional. Don't they read their own case law? HankC |
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JDC Duncan wrote: ok, we may need another thread for this issue. Remember that the Supreme Court chooses its own cases. When they deny cert, in effect, the previous ruling is upheld. HankC |
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JDC Duncan wrote: "the other issue is that the fed income tax revenue stream, in context of corporate, cap gains, gas tax, etc, is very small, almost not worth the effort to collect." individual income and payroll taxes account for over 80% of federal receipts. "the revenue stream is directed towards interest on the national debt." certainly part of it is, but the debt interest is less than 10% of outlays. "If the income tax was "abolished", it would have little noticible effect on the budget." Personal income taxes provide 55% of the federal revenue stream. I'm all for arguing for low taxes, but not for bad arguments HankC |
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From the Declaration of Independence: "We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress, assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the name, and by the authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as free and independent states, they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and to do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do." That means each state was a separate nation, contrary to the Union's claim; therefore each one had the right to secede, since that's one of the things that "free and independent states may of right do." I'd just like to know what the US government has to say for itself, after killing all those people in order to stop them from being free and independent states; this was just like any other ruthless nation taking over free countries and killing people. ole wrote: Both documents were written with a goal of government by the people. This was a first. All governments were, until that time, run by an aristocracy.(Skipping over the "democracies" of Greece and Rome.) Unless one can read plain English, as illustrated clearly above. And ignorance of the law is never an excuse for anyone to violate it-- especially the president. However, Lincoln clearly suspended habeas corpus in order for this reason-- i.e. that it was so plainly obvious that he was dead wrong about his claim, that the only way to pull it off was to censor the opposition. Don't know about the rest of you, but I'm rather glad about the way it turned out. So you're glad about leaders of your country who lied, suppressed free speech, and murdered hundreds of thousands in order to take over their free nations and turn them into third-world occupied regions. Last edited on Thu Nov 19th, 2009 03:32 am by ThomasWashington |
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Thomas Washington, Sir.. Thank you for reviving this thread.. I think it continues to be interesting and was delighted to see Ole's comment that you copied.. " Both documents were written with a goal of government by the people. This was a first. All governments were, until that time, run by an aristocracy.(Skipping over the "democracies" of Greece and Rome.) Ole, if I may, you stated that in 1860 the experiment was challenged and one side saw the DOI as a means of declaring itself a different nation while the other side thought the grand experiment would fail if a part could withdraw...paraphrased... Why would secession result in failure of the "Grand Experiment".. Would not the US have continued on, or would it have imploded over the loss of the southern brethren? Ed |
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The supreme court does not review laws for constitutionality, but when they accept a case, it is the law as it pertains to that case that they are reviewing. They will either affirm the law, (allow it to stand) or strike down the law (declare it unconstitutional) Last edited on Thu Nov 19th, 2009 03:47 am by 19bama46 |
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But Lincoln said that the Supreme Court couldn't even do that. To wit from his First Inaugural address:
In other words, Lincoln claimed that the Supreme Court had no power of juicial review over federal laws that came before it in cases. Now compare that, to his 1856 Fremont campaign speech: Thus Lincoln not only denied the power of judicial review once he became president, but he held that view only when it proved convenient for him. Note that the above case was made on August 1, 1856-- shortly before the outcome of the Dred Scot case, which Lincoln felt sure would be decided in favor of the Free states. Then, after the Court ruled entirely with the slave states and slave-owners, Lincoln made the following speech: ...we have another nice little niche, which we may, ere long, see filled with another Supreme Court decision, declaring that the Constitution of the United States does not permit a State to exclude slavery from its limits. And this may especially be expected if the doctrine of "care not whether slavery be voted down or voted up," shall gain upon the public mind sufficiently to give promise that such a decision can be maintained when made. So there we have it: in 1856, when he thinks the Court will rule in his party's favor, he Lincoln says "The Supreme Court of the United States is the tribunal to decide the question of an unconstitutional act--" and challenges the other side to submit to its decision, calling them "disunionists" if they refuse. Then when the court rules against him and his party, in 1858 he says "we must work to overthrow that dynasty--" i.e. he refuses to submit to the Supreme Court... thus making him and the Republicans "disunionist" by his own definition. Then in 1861, President Lincoln says that the Supreme Court is simply "binding in any case upon the parties to a suit as to the object of that suit--" ONLY-- while claiming that it has NO power of judicial review over the underlying legislation! In short, Lincoln seems to be the father of the term, "the politics of convenience;" meanwhile the nickname "Honest Abe" appears to be born purely out of sarcasm. Last edited on Thu Nov 19th, 2009 05:41 am by ThomasWashington |
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Not sure where you read he 'refuses to submit to the Supreme Court'. Rather he is saying that since the Court must be obeyed, the Republicans must work to get their kind on the bench... HankC |
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HankC wrote: Not sure where you read he 'refuses to submit to the Supreme Court'. Where does he say that? He certainly doesn't abide by his prior word that "we will submit to its decisions, and there will be an end the matter." Likewise, he said nothing about any "loophole" of gaining hegemony to stack the bench with puppet-activists-- and so he was completely dishonest, as he always was. Likewise, the INSTANT Lincoln became president, he unilaterally overturned 58 years of Supreme Court precedent regarding judicial review of federal law under Marbury v Madison, and claims federal law entirely they privy of the Congress and president, regarding both policy and habeas corpus; and with Congress conveniently absent, he essentially assumes the reins of supreme reign-- which is more than enough to wag the dog into full-scale war when Congress rejoins. Lincoln also deliberately refused to call Congress into Emergency-Session after the first secession, despite having more than 70 days to do so before his inauguration; this proves that he PLOTTED to usurp dictatorial power. Finally, the Republicans deliberately refused to respect Dred Scot in both the territories and the states, regardless of what the Supreme Court said-- or Lincoln promised-- thus making him the disunionist by his own definition. |
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Where do you get the idea that Lincoln could call Congress into session before he was inaugurated? HankC |
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The Constitution. As president-elect; Lincoln not only could call an emergency-session of Congress to convene on the day of his inauguration: but in fact he was REQUIRED to do so, if he intended to act in a manner requiring it. Congress had plenty of time after the first secession, to convene on March 4, 1861, but Lincoln never called them into session-- despite clear evidence that he had EVERY intention of acting as he did, as early as December 20 of 1860. Thus, he deliberately REFUSED to call Congress into emergency-session, so that he could seize full national power and become a bona fide despot-- just like happened with the Weimar government in 1933, which was expressly stated in Mein Kampf to be the example-precedent. Last edited on Fri Nov 20th, 2009 04:47 pm by ThomasWashington |
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In what way did 'Republicans refuse to respect Dred Scot'? You seem to confuse the words 'respect' and 'like'. A person can disklike a law without breaking it... HankC |
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HankC wrote: In what way did 'Republicans refuse to respect Dred Scot'? But they can't contructively VIOLATE the law without breaking it, either directly or through act of omission. They passed laws aganst slavery in the territories, blocked the admission of new states which wanted to be slave-states; and they refused to do anything about states that wouldn't allow slaves to pass through them, or gave sanctuary to slaves that escaped into them. That's ALL direct or constructive violation. The Republican party's purpose behind this, was solely to pander to abolition-groups in order to gain congressional hegemony, with which to impose illegal taxes on the southern states. Last edited on Fri Nov 20th, 2009 04:55 pm by ThomasWashington |
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ThomasWashington wrote: The Constitution. He WAS president-elect; therefore he not only could, but he was REQUIRED to do so, if he intended to act in a manner requiring it. UH... could you prehaps show us exactly where in the constitution you hae found this gem.... As president elect he had no power whatsoever to do anything other than to present himself to be sworn in. |
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It's clearly implied in the power and duties of the president-elect-- as well as plain common-sense-- for the president-elect to give Congress advance notice to adequately respond to impending emergencies pertaining to their duties and functions in government, in response to his intended acts as president. Clearly, Lincoln did intend this, but didn't want Congress there when it happened; he wanted to unilaterally define national status, sovereignty, boundaries and authority; order invasions, suspend habeas corpus, effectively disband the Supreme Court, and otherwise seize national power, without any pesky Congressmen getting in his way-- at least until his plans were well under-way. General Jack Ripper, eat your heart out. Last edited on Fri Nov 20th, 2009 05:09 pm by ThomasWashington |
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I don't think the impact of this story has sunk in with a lot of people. If you have ever stood near McPherson's Barn and gazed across Wiloughby Run to Herr's Ridge, imagining the 1st day action, try imagining it with hundreds of homes smack in the middle of the view. Zoning allows hundreds of homes A builder plans to buy former Gettysburg Country Club, which is zoned residential. [url=mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com?subject=Evening Sun: Zoning allows hundreds of homes]By TIM PRUDENTE [/url] There's still no word on what will become of the once-manicured lawns of the Gettysburg Country Club. But, under current Cumberland Township zoning, the former golf course could become a development of tightly clustered houses. The site's 120 acres - which saw significant action during the Battle of Gettysburg - are zoned as residential, which would allow up to 3.5 housing units per developable acre. That doesn't mean 420 houses could be built there, zoning officials say, because some of the acreage will be allotted for infrastructure and open-space requirements. Still, rules would allow more than 3.5 units on some acres because of the township's "cluster" zoning provision. The provision allows for a greater density of dwellings in proportion to "open space," which can take the shape of ponds and waterways. CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE STORY THEN COME BACK TO COMMENT Last edited on Mon Mar 15th, 2010 02:12 pm by javal1 |
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Call me a cynic, but...I would guess that Woodhaven Building and Development will announce a plan to develop this property with tightly clustered housing. Then the CWPT and possibly other preservation groups will get involved, asking members (like you and me) to pony up to buy the land from Woodhaven for at least twice as much as Woodhaven paid for it. Or maybe I'm wrong. Maybe for some the thrill of actually living on the Gettysburg battlefield will push the price of the houses up to more than the houses are actually worth, and Woodhaven will get their money that way. I don't know. Just thinking out loud, but know matter what, this situation is both disgusting and frustrating to me. |
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Call me a cynic too, then, TimK. Building hundreds of new houses in this market doesn't make a whole lot of sense, I think. Threatening it, though, to drive up the price wouldn't surprise me. If the Feds had the money/inclination I'd be all behind an emminent domain proceding. |
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Nearly seven million people are crammed into the mere 1,100 square kilometers that make up the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). Not just a city of skyscrapers, there is also lush countryside and small rural communities.
Hong Kong Island
Victoria Peak is the highest point on the island with world-famous views north over the city as well as over the greener southern slopes down to the South China Sea. Clinging onto the northern slopes of the Peak are the prestigious Mid-levels , full of tightly packed, towering blocks of flats. The Mid-levels' steep slopes are best negotiated using the Peak Tram or the Mid-levels Escalator .
Colonial history and modern architecture vie for attention in Central , the city's vibrant financial hub. At the end of the business day, offices empty as the multitude of international eateries and bars in Lan Kwai Fong and Soho fill with revelers. Almost an extension of Central, Admiralty plays host to the glitzy Pacific Place shopping and hotel complex. For a little rest, Hong Kong Park is a must.
The old districts of Western and Sheung Wan, with Des Voeux Road West and Western Market in their midst, portray a more traditional scene with shops selling anything and everything Chinese.
Wanchai is busy, even after the demise of Suzie Wong. The restaurant and club scene centers around Lockhart Road. The Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts caters to more cerebral entertainment while the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre , the site of the 1997 handover ceremony of Hong Kong to the People's Republic of China, sees more trade fairs and rock concerts.
Happy Valley is home to the Happy Valley Racecourse , with the Queen Elizabeth Stadium nearby. Just across Leighton Hill there is the Hong Kong Stadium , venue of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens and other sporting events. Causeway Bay is where Hong Kongers go to shop. Beyond the shopping malls there is Victoria Park , the Tin Hau Temple , and the daily boom of the Noon Day Gun . Further along the coast is the Eastern District. Although largely residential, it holds a few surprises.
The south side of Hong Kong Island is a complete contrast to the concrete jungle of the northern shores. Country parks, fishing villages, markets and beaches offer an altogether more relaxed atmosphere.
Kowloon is flanked to the north by verdant hills forming nine peaks, hence its name, which literally means "nine dragons". At the very tip of the Kowloon peninsula lies Tsim Sha Tsui , a tourist magnet with Nathan Road as its focal point. Running between the Clock Tower and Tsim Sha Tsui East is the Waterfront Promenade , with views of Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island that are every photographer's dream.
Yaumatei's rural heritage is still evident in its name, which means "place of sesame plants." Although sesame plants are scarce here these days, Yaumatei with its old Tin Hau Temple and Jade Market , is still steeped in tradition. Famous for being one of the world's most densely populated urban areas, Mongkok is also the place for markets of all sorts. The streets are packed with locals and tourists alike, buying anything from clothes and computer goods to flowers and birds .
Beyond these districts Kowloon becomes more residential. Noteworthy are the Kowloon Walled City , the Festival Walk mega-shopping complex, the similarly mega Wong Tai Sin Temple and the fishing village at Lei Yue Mun .
New Territories
Although the New Territories actually account for almost 3/4 of the Hong Kong SAR region, only about a third of the population lives here, mainly in high-rise new-towns.
Once a small village famous for incense cultivation, Shatin is now a prime example of such a new-town. Aside from rather dull architecture, Shatin is home to the Shatin Racecourse . The Tsang Tai Uk walled village, Che Kung Temple and Man Fat Monastery also ensure that Shatin is far from becoming a cultural desert. Lion Rock provides panoramic views over both Shatin and Kowloon, while Amah Rock is a popular picnicking spot. Tai Po still has a thriving market area with the much-loved Man Mo Temple in its midst. Not far away in Lam Tsuen is the Wishing Tree , its branches heavy with wishes written on colorful paper. Fanling is where the last governor of Hong Kong had his country residence and also where the last tiger of Hong Kong was sighted in the 1950s. Still there is the Fung Ying Sin Koon . Also in the area are the ancestral halls of Tang Chung Ling and Liu Man Shek Tong , as well as the Lok Ma Chau Lookout Point with its views across into mainland China.
Yuen Long is close to the Tai Fu Tai Mansion , the walled villages of Kat Hing Wai and Shui Tau , and the Mai Po Marshes . At the foot of Tai Mo Shan lies Tsuen Wan , the springboard to the western New Territories.
Outlying Islands
More than 200 outlying islands belong to the Hong Kong SAR, but only a small number are inhabited. Amongst the forested hills and hiking trails of Lantau , the territory's biggest island, there is the Big Buddha and the Po Lin Monastery . Lamma , Hong Kong's third largest island, is home to a large western population. The two main villages are filled with cafes and seafood restaurants. Cheung Chau still has a lively Chinese community with many traditions. Trails cover the island and seafood restaurants line the pier. Peng Chau is small and peaceful. Dining at one of the Western-style open-air restaurants with views over to Lantau is very popular, especially among tourists.
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As the local saying goes, "Bankers drink in Lankers." Where else? Also known as LKF, the Fong, or as an expensive but popular place to titillate the tastebuds, this is where trendy restaurants and chic bars unite in a bustling bonanza under a common theme: indulgence.
Friday night the front of California is where powerbrokers, media executives and lawyers fueled by beer and cigars discuss stock options, while the beautiful people recline elegantly outside La Dolce Vita . A few feet away, despite the thumping guitar chords of a live band blasting out of F-Stop , lovers dine in the romantic seclusion of Va Bene . Meanwhile, on the terrace at Bit Point , soccer fans debate the merits of the sweeper system.
From Chinese, Thai, Indian, Mediterranean, German, American to even a dressed-up version of British cuisine, from the outrageously expensive to the moderately inexpensive, populated by glamorous starlets and grungy students, Lan Kwai Fong has it all.
Weekend Wanchai warriors are spoiled for choice in this down-to-earth, rowdy part of town. Delaney's warms a warrior's heart with creamy real ales and wholesome Irish stews, and Dusk till Dawn allows the local knights and damsels to turn entertainment into an all-night vigil.
If further investigations of Wanchai are required, our sources tell us a trip to Grissini is never disappointing. Likewise, Kumatei has a solid reputation for excellent Japanese cuisine. Victoria City serves classic seafood platters that do not require as stringent a dress code.
Bars like the Devil's Advocate and Chinatown , spring up regularly and chaotic nightclubs slither to the hypnotic twists and spins of the house DJ. Nevertheless, the history of Wanchai remains untouched by trends and passing fads, a story as established as the Old China Hand , where the saintly Suzie Wong dreamed away her future, or as timeless as the Bell Inn , run by the oldest bartenders in town.
Wanchai: Hong Kong's past, present and future. For warriors only.
Tsim Sha Tsui
Try saying Tsim Sha Tsui after five glasses of house red. A hodgepodge of pubs and dives in the nethermost regions of Nathan Road caters to the whims, woes and wishes of the international drinker. From Britpubs such as the Stag's Head to wild Chinese bars like Chemical Suzy , beer is consumed in great quantities and with great gusto. Quieter evenings can be spent along Knutsford Terrace, perhaps at Papa Razzi , but the adventurous will hit up the bars along Chatham Court. At over 100 years old, Inagiku has maintained its reputation as a destination for Japanese specialties.
One Peking Road in the heart if Tsim Sha Tsui is home to a number of remarkable restaurants and nightclubs, all with incredible views from the 30 floor tower shaped like a sail. The penthouse Aqua inspires with Italian and Japanese dishes served to the accompaniment of a harbor view. Chao Inn and Hutong specialize in Chiuchow and Beijing style Northern Chinese cuisines.
Cheese & Biscuits
This is a saying often heard on the Mid-levels Escalator is, "If you wish to dine in Soho , don't come looking like a hobo."
A quieter, more sophisticated landscape for eating and drinking, this area south of Hollywood Road deserves polished shoes, pressed trousers and freshly laundered dresses. To order a drink in a place like Club 1911 , wearing jeans and sneakers would insult the Gods of Etiquette. Likewise, best manners are put to use over paella at La Comida .
Causeway Bay & Admiralty
A place where sailors roll with a nautical gait, especially after a few beers. For the best taste of Hong Kong, check out Sorabol Korean Restaurant . We are talking international, global, comprehensive, all encompassing, diverse, wide-ranging, far-reaching and, most of all, spectacular food.
If it can be slaughtered, you will find it at W's Entrecote . And anyone who has just made a mint on the NASDAQ should celebrate at Petrus or Cova Ristorante , two classy restaurants east of Central .
Other Places
Another local saying goes, "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow you're on the morning flight home."
Eating in Hong Kong is a taste sensation - it's one of the best places in the world to satisfy gastronomic urges. Where else can you dine on evening Harbour Cruises against a dramatic skyline? Or take a ferry out to one of the Outlying Islands and eat fresh seafood? Or order cocktails at sunset in rural Shek O or Sai Kung ? Or breakfast on Victoria Peak watching the sun rise over Victoria Harbour ?
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Shortly after the accident occurred around 1:30 p.m., both lanes of two-lane highway were closed. One lane was reopened shortly after 2 p.m.
The truck, driven by Bruce Martin of Williamstown, was carrying milk.
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