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Codemasters have announced F1 Race Stars, a new arcade kart racer that will be released this November for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. The usual assortment of crazy tracks and weapons will be included as well as highly cartooned versions of famous drivers such as Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel.
An extensive range of game modes are promised, including Championships, Time Trials, 4-player split-screen racing and online multiplayer for up to 12 players.
With Sonic and LittleBigPlanet involved in their own karting titles later this year Codemasters face tough competition. The full press release can be seen below.
See Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel as they've never been seen before in the first trailer video at www.F1RaceStars.com
Friday, July 13th 2012 – 10:00 UK – Today Codemasters® announced that the all-new addition to its acclaimed FORMULA ONE gaming portfolio is F1 RACE STARS, a fast-to-the-fun arcade racing game for all ages featuring official FORMULA ONE cars, teams and circuits as they've never been seen before. Set to arrive this November, gamers can see how F1 RACE STARS will take FORMULA ONE over the top in the first trailer video, now playing at www.F1RaceStars.com.
The video reveals how 2012 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ drivers Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel have been transformed into personality-packed heroes and FORMULA ONE circuits are converted into over-the-top tracks built for super-charged speed.
In the video, the drivers are shown blasting down the track in their F1 RACE STARS cars. However there's a surprise ahead as the circuit begins to transform and a tight hairpin elevates into the sky. Undaunted, the racing heroes accelerate and take the race onwards and upwards.
Coming this holiday season for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC, F1 RACE STARS is now in production at Codemasters Racing Studios in Birmingham, UK, the home of the BAFTA award-winning series of Official FORMULA ONE games, and is being created under exclusive worldwide agreement with Formula One World Championship Limited.
F1 RACE STARS will deliver formula fun on every straight, hairpin, jump and loop-the-loop with super-fast racing and a range of power-ups for players to collect and deploy as they sprint for the chequered flag ahead of their rivals.
F1 RACE STARS will take players on a world tour of iconic FORMULA ONE locations, including Monaco, Silverstone and the new Circuit of Americas in Austin, Texas, recreated as fantastical racing circuits built for speed and wheel-to-wheel competition. Friends and family can share the fun too; F1 RACE STARS will deliver 4-player split-screen racing and 12-player competition alongside an extensive career mode featuring a number of Championships.
Chris Gray, Senior Producer, F1 RACE STARS, said: "We're really excited to bring the whole cast of FORMULA ONE into a fun new world of racing. We've really let our Art and Design teams off the leash to bring F1 stars' personalities alive in a new way and create a game where racing fans of all ages can jump into all-action solo, split-screen and online multiplayer races. It's the game we've wanted to create for a long time and, building on our strong relationship with Formula One Management Limited, we're now able to bring Codemasters' long-standing expertise in track design and AI to create a FORMULA ONE racing experience quite unlike any other."
F1 RACE STARS will blast off the grid this November for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Fans can see the trailer and keep up to date with all the latest news about F1 RACE STARS by visiting www.F1racestars.com.


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When a family member moves far away, it has a great impact on those remaining behind. Routine activities such as having dinner together, going shopping together or just dropping in for a visit will be greatly missed. Family events such as holidays will change as there will always be an empty place at the table. It is very common to feel abandoned by the person leaving.
Family responsibilities will change when someone leaves. In most families, each member has a strength that other family members count on. If you have elderly parents and one sibling moves, the task of caring for the parents increases for those remaining behind. Perhaps the moving family member is the one who always baked the Thanksgiving pies or did everyone's income tax returns.
If you are the one being left behind, you need to be supportive and loving to the one who is moving. No matter what the reason for leaving, be it a job opportunity, schooling or just following their dream, they are probably both excited and scared; focusing on the positive changes that they will be experiencing and really do need their family to be excited and happy for them.
When the leaving family member is a young adult child, leaving the nest, they do not need to be reminded that Mom and Dad will no longer be there to lend a helping hand. According to most parents, their children are never ready to live without their help. Despite your sadness, you need to express how proud you are of your child and encourage them to start their own life.
When the family member moving is a parent and grandparent, their adult children and their grandchildren will experience a void in not having them there. Grandchildren will miss the frequent grandparent time they were probably used to.
If the distance is too great to travel frequently for visits, make use of other methods to communicate frequently. Check out cell phone plans that allow unlimited texting. A quick daily text message can make you feel in touch with the family member who has moved. It will also help them feel connected to those back home.
Instant messaging is another great tool to feel connected. Talking on-line during the day will keep your family sharing the daily events that you used to take for granted. Perhaps your family had a favorite television show you all watched together. You can all watch the show and I/M each other during commercials.
Sharing photos on Facebook is another way to stay in touch on a regular basis. These communication methods can help everyone feel they are still connected despite the distance that separates them.

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NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Yankees have signed outfielders Matt Diaz, Juan Rivera and Thomas Neal, infielder Dan Johnson and catcher Bobby Wilson to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.
The Yankees also announced Thursday they have invited 44 players to camp. Among the group were first-round picks Slade Heathcott, an outfielder from the 2009 draft, and Cito Culver, a shortstop selected in 2010. Top catching prospect Gary Sanchez also is on the list.
Agreements with Rivera, who played for the Yankees from 2001-03, and Diaz were previously reported.
The Yankees will be Bobby Wilson's third team this offseason. He was released in October by the Angels, and he was not offered a contract by Toronto in December. In 389 career at-bats, he's batting .208 with eight homers and 37 RBIs.
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