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AUSTRALIAN conman Peter Foster has defended his bizarre entry into Fijian politics.
Foster, who secretly videotaped conversations with prominent members of the ousted Fijian government, says he did so because he believed they could help clarify who was behind the decision to charge him with fraud and immigration offences.
"I haven't done a deal with the military," Foster told the ABC.
"I haven't asked the military to let a guilty man walk away. What I have asked the military to do is to consider the evidence of my innocence."
Foster allegedly met leading figures in deposed Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase's party, the SDL, and secretly filmed and tape-recorded them to gain evidence that Mr Qarase used corrupt police to "fix" the results in critical seats in Fiji's general election last year.
In a taped interview between Foster and SDL strategist Navitalai Naisoro, the men allegedly discuss swapping 300 Labour votes for SDL votes.
Foster has nothing but praise for those behind Fiji's recent coup. "I'm sure that Fiji will wake up one day very soon and realise that it has been freed from the chains of corruption and that what this military government is doing is good for Fiji," he told the ABC.
Mr Qarase has rejected allegations that he was party to election rigging and criticised Foster as a "master of deception".
Speaking to ABC radio from his home island of Mavana, Mr Qarase said: "There is absolutely no way that I will support actions that are illegal or even encourage them."
But Fiji military forces prepared to release more recordings reportedly made by Foster in conversation with leading members of the SDL, indicating that there was rigging.
Former SDL campaign director Jale Baba, allegedly taped by Foster, was quoted on the Fiji Live website as saying: "I will be taking Foster to court for taping our conversation at JJ's Hotel which I strongly deny took place."
Mr Naisoro, who chaired the Fiji Development Bank from March 2002 to August 2003, also featured in the tapes, apparently saying there was a campaign to fix the result.
He has also been taped discussing financial arrangements by which Foster would pay money to leading SDL politicians to smooth his way in business.
Foster has been under arrest in JJ's Hotel in Suva, awaiting trial on fraud charges. He said from the resort yesterday that he was under military "protection". It was up to the military to release the material, he said, but he had "five more recordings" and what was already public was "just the tip of the iceberg".
Foster was arrested and charged by Fijian authorities last October over fraud and immigration offences.
He shot to international prominence in 2002 when he bought two flats on behalf of Cherie Blair, the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Foster is also being investigated over claims he tried to discredit a rival Fiji resort project as a haven for pedophiles.
Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has criticised Fiji's coup leaders for using Foster to investigate allegations of corruption.
Fiji's military strongman, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, yesterday placed the country's chief judge, Daniel Fatiaki, and chief magistrate, Naomi Matanitobua, on indefinite leave, pending an official inquiry into alleged judicial corruption.
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The first half of 2013 has seen a drop in Chinese maritime industrial production. According to figures released by the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI), the total industrial output of the 80 main ship enterprises in China (whose operations include shipbuilding, ship repairs and production of ship parts) amounted to $27.8 billion, down 16.6% year on year.
In the first half of the year the total industrial output of the shipbuilding companies of the 80 main ship enterprises in China amounted to $14.3 billion, down 31.2% year on year.
The overall operating revenue and gross profit of the 80 ship enterprises was reported to total $19.5 billion and $580 billion, down 18.5% and 53.6% respectively, both year on year.
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Problem with Audio Export
This is my first time in this forum, so sorry this topic is discussed the seconed time now.
I've got a Ardour XP64 on 2,5GHZ, 2GIG DDR, Ubuntu 9.04 with the ubuntustudio package. Latest version of Ardour for Ubuntu as package available 2.noidea
My Problem: I worked first time with Ardour. Before I only worked with Cubase 4 and SX3 for studiosessions. When I tried to bounce my tracks to a stereo-track with the export function, jack had about 30 errors and Ardour crashed completely. I use M-Audio Delta 1010LT. It seems that jack has problems with LADSPA effects during the export. If anybody has an idea how to set jack for my setup, please help me. I want to use it for my studio and finally to get rid of windows, without buying an expensive Macintosh.
Thank You!
"I've got a Ardour XP64 on 2,5GHZ," Of course it means AMD XP64...sorry, rough day
Are you using RT kernel?
If not you might want to give it a shot......
what's the RT kernel? I use the latest ubuntu release as it is downloadable, and the ardour package version from ubuntu studio. I can't tell you more. I'm new with Linux and not that familiar with the different kernels, sorry. The shot is impossible for the next few weeks.
Jack starts to freak out completely, and ardour does for the first moment nothing, and when I click on anything, ardour hangs up. Which means Ardour hung up just when I clicked "Export". I also have a problem when bouncing a single stereo track with effects on it with the "Bounce" function in the sequencer. It Bounces the Stereo track to 2 single mono tracks for L&R, thats ok so far, but than there are crackles and noises in it. Without effects it works perfectly on bouncing. I didn't try it with exporting without effects. But that's why I think Jack has problems with LADSPA.
Since you are new to linux, here goes:
Best way to run Ardour and JACK is with Realtime Permissions. I also use ubuntu although 8.04 LTS.
In /etc/security you should have a file named limits.conf paste this at the bottom before the "# End of file" line.
@audio - rtprio 99
@audio - nice -10
@audio - memlock unlimited
What that does is that it gives all users that belong to the group "audio" the proper permissions to run Jack in RT mode. Usually you have to check that your user account belongs to that group, usually in ubuntu all desktop users are added automatically to it.
Then reboot and in qjackctl (Do you have qjackinstalled? If not please do) and in Setup check Realtime and you could leave the priority to default for the meantime......
First try with that and see what happens......
You will have to do a lot of reading on how and why you should install the RT kernel, its included in the ubuntu repository, although sometimes it's just no 100% properly built for audio, but should do the work. I have gotten to the point where I had to learn to compile my own kernel with or withour RealTime support, because the ubuntu maintainers I really don't think they can tell the difference from their head and their ass.....but that's another story.
You will also have to do some reading in how to configure JACK, remember to use qjackctl. Look for other peoples tips especially here in Ardour forums with your specific Audio card.
Last but not least, you should also in a future learn how to download the RAW source code of Ardour (and maybe any other program you want to use), and compile it yourself, that is if you really want bleeding edge and STABLE versions without depending on the ubuntu repos. I know this sounds very intimidating, but believe me and take my word for it. It will give you a lot more knowledge to become a more advanced linux user and besides it's not as hard as it looks, actually it becomes so much fun, because the packages in the repositories are just too old, unstable and soetimes don't have the support for specific thing you might need like LV2 and VST plugins. I think also the export bug you have, is because you are using the Ardour from ubuntu repos, I've seen this type of bug before.
Finally, please use the forums here. I mean use the search option, and browse months back. You will see a lot of linux-ardour newbies (I should pop somewhere in the crowd also crying for help and guidance), but you should be able to find all sorts of good info to set you up.
Good Luck and don't give up. When you get a hold of this things you'll notice with time you will never go back to windows again. And you can forget about that expensive MAC.
Flame away... but ubuntu and the word "Studio" should never be in the same universe together. A blunder at best. This is not in response to your post Joe. Great tips for a newcomer. I just think of the hours I wasted hacking and hacking on that gimmick. This linux audio thing could be a lot easier.
Tanks @ Joe. I'm gonna try this asap.
@ Philip: Ardour worked really well until the export problem. And if this is solved it' s simply perfect. I had so many problems with windows. It happened two times that I wanted to start up for clients, and I had a bluescreen. That's no longer acceptable. So first I tried Ardour, and it really comes next to protools. If this development goes further on, I don't see any problem in using it for clients. As long as using analogue effects as well and not only digital effects... And Ubuntu is a lot more stable then windows will ever be.
Or do you think it would run better with opensuse? I'm always open for recommendations :-)
AV Linux 2.0
There's one problem, it's available in english only. My english is not that bad, but i don't think it's that good. But it looks really nice. Do VST plug ins also work in it?
AV Linux was creted and is maintained by one of the Ardour users here known as GMaq , I myself have not tried it yet, but I am willng to soon. I am sure it's stable and very functional since he's another user who probably rants all day about unstable and old repository packages. I guess he just got tired of the same type of issues and decided to do this on his own. His Linux includes the lates kernel (2.6.29) with RT patch, and I believe he probably compiled most of the things and some libs in it.
AV linux is based on Debian, so it's very similar to ubuntu, actually it should be better, since ubuntu is Debian based, so installing and removing packages should be just the same as in ubuntu, and don't worry about the language, I'm sure your language should be somewhere in the repos, you could send him an email and ask him some questions.
VST plugins I believe only work if you compile Ardour with the VST=1 flag (Yes you would have to compile it yourself) because VST licensing doesn't let anyone distribute anything with their implemented code.
OpenSuse is a hell of a nice OS, but you must understand the packaging system is very different, instead of using .deb like debian or ubuntu it uses the RedHat packaging system known as .rpm, this makes it a little harder and rarely breaking your system can happen. I used OpenSuse myself and liked it very much, it can be a little faster, and sexier to the eyes, but for audio production if you wanted to go via rpm based linux I recommend then to use Fedora.
For now maybe as a linux newbie, I would try to stick in a .deb linux, it's a lot easier to install, remove and even purge residual configurations where in .rpm systems that's where it gets a little tougher. It's like trying to figure what dll's are just taking up space and using the majestic registry editor in windows, just to give you the type of idea
Once you get a nice feeling of linux then you can move to something else like Fedora or SuSe
I'm gonna try it. I have already downloaded the .iso. Maybe this is what I am searching for. Thanks for all the comments and solutions.
One additional question: I stored all my ardour projects on an external hdd. How can I get the new ardour on the new os to realize that I already have some projects?
VST plugins I believe only work if you compile Ardour with the VST=1 flag (Yes you would have to compile it yourself) because VST licensing doesn't let anyone distribute anything with their implemented code.
Dropping in for a quick note while I am procrastinating at work...
This is no longer true. Ardour has switched to using the Vestiage headers, and no longer requires the VST SDK, and Vestiage is compatible with the GPL, allowing packages of it to be distributed post 2.8.
Quick note:
AV Linux 2 comes with the Linux native version of Ardour 2.8 and offers VST support using FST as a separate application or DSSI-VST which will allow VST Plugins to show up as LADSPA plugins within Ardour.
When you install AV Linux you will notice a folder called "Audio Extras" in your user home folder, It contains 2 different Realtime Kernels, the "highmem" Kernel is for systems with more than 4gig of RAM, just install like any .deb package. The "Audio Extras" folder also contains an alternate version of Ardour with built in VST support called ArdourVST. To use The ArdourVST package you must uninstall the existing Ardour package then install the ArdourVST one.
AV Linux 2.0 is English only for the time being.
Is it now allowed to use VST Plugins? They used to be a dangerous thing if you used them for commercial use in record studios with ardour because of different license problems. Are they still only for private use, or can I use them now in my record studio. Because I need VST for my clients. That's one of the most important points, why I'm still a bit sceptical.
The only licensing issue was the Steinberg VST-SDK, Ardour doesn't use the VST-SDK anymore like Seablade said so Ardour is legally free and clear for both Home and Commercial VST usage. The only caveat would be if some particular VST plugin was limited to home use only, which would be the case for any D.A.W. you were using.
As to your other question about importing the song files/folders into a new Ardour install, as long as the original song folders where you kept your project are intact you simply browse to them with your new Ardour install and open them, all of the settings and arrangements will be there. If you have some missing plugins or inserts missing you may get an error saying that Ardour couldn't find them but usually this is easy to fix.
Which means Ardour hung up just when I clicked "Export". I also have a problem when bouncing a single stereo track with effects on it with the "Bounce" function in the sequencer.
before I finally close this chaotic thread ;-) I have one last question. As I think, there are not that many professional or semiprofessional record studios, who work with ardour, I want to explain other people what ardour is on my studios homepage. Is it allowed to use the ardour logo for advertising? Is there any supportprogramme for studios which work with ardour?
I only want to clearify what ardour exactly is for my clients, and maybe one or more studios will follow in this region.
I'm sure there's no problem if you put the ardour logo in your site with a direct link to this site. Paul (The Main developer of Ardour) will be the one to correct this or confirm, I used to have a logo of ardour on my site linking directly to this website (I will soon do it now on my blog), I think this will always help Ardour to get more users who will hopefully suscribe and donate.
Also Ardour is open source, so with most open source projects you are free to do almost all you like.....
Welcome to the world of unrestricted limits
also you can get newer versions of Ardour here:
had the same export problem with ubuntu 9.04 rt kernal n ustudio stuff added on , getting my firewire working etc etc..also ubuntu's wireless internet works kinda crappy too, and it took me forever too get flash to work right on 64bit..( sorry to rant ) but that export problem is the icing on the cake for me and ubuntu.... gmaq im gonna try your special sauce ( avlinux2.o ) hahaha !!!!
Thanks for advice dude.
Officially the kernel that comes with the 3beta3 release is the recommended one to use. It is a multimedia kernel, and should allow you to do most of what you want to do.
The only limitation the amd64 version of the kernel has, is that is has been compiled with the new firewire stack, which is not supported by FFADO or freebob hardware driver, and my video camera's raw DV drivers yet.
For this reason I build a couple of kernels, of which I shared the rt11 and rt13 versions on my personal repositories, to alleviate this little problem. It has some other minor issues though.
I am using the 2.6.26 RT i386 kernel on my laptop, and my rt13 kernel on my main system with great results.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Firefighters continue to make progress in battling Idaho's largest wildfire.
The Big Cougar fire burning on the Idaho side of the Snake River across from Oregon and Washington is now 40 percent contained.
The fire has burned about 101 square miles.
Firefighters are shifting their efforts to slow the fire's spread to the east in the Eagle Creek area. Their goal is to keep the fire from crossing the creek.
There are 445 firefighters on the scene, supported by helicopters. The fire was started by lightning on Aug. 2.
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The World Cup according to Grande: Lake Louise snow check approved
Men's World Cup DH is the coolest thing on earth. The start is almost always at the top of a ski area, and ends at the bottom. At the top there are amazing views. In between there are turns, rolls, flats, jumps, sidehills. Whatever you can think of. It is the ultimate challenge. Fastest to the bottom wins, end of story. It's like when I was a kid growing up at Stratton and we would all line up on Sunday afternoon at the top of the ski area and race to the bottom down Wanderer…or even better, Work Road/Wanderer. It was flat but fun and had some jumps and a lot of tucking. Just legs burning at the bottom trying to get your skis as flat as possible. So much fun trying….and winning. It's the same thing for the big boys on the World Cup and it all starts in 11 days in Lake Louise.
The area around Lake Louise is absolutely beautiful. Huge peaks, enormous trees and solitude. It is truly breathtaking. The World Cup is housed in the Chateau Lake Louise which compliments the surroundings. I took my family there during the races last season and they had a ball hiking and skiing and checking out the pioneer-era history of the area.
With Lake Louise passing their snow check today, the game is on. World Cup DH is only 11 days away. Lake Louise has three training runs, the men will be heading there soon.
The track at Lake Louise is widely considered very easy by Men's World Cup standards. And I would agree with that opinion if you base downhill only on guts. It is not only about that in Lake Louise. It is still a fast track with a lot of terrain, tricky turn sections, tactical adjustments as well as some jumping. You can be the ballsiest downhiller in the world and not win in Lake Louise. All the skills are tested. Guts, gliding, turning skills, tactical awareness,jumping. It is a strong and fun opener. A lot plays into it. The flat light of late November, stormy winds, the cold canadian weather. The three training runs themselves can take a mental and physical toll. I saw Andrew Weibrecht, at the end of a potentially top 15 run, totally bonk on a dead-flat straight glide section above Claire's Corner and almost hit the fence. He corrected and held it together but ended up outside the points. I can only point to stress and fatigue from the three trainers for the cause.
The hill opens with a straight shot schuss down the start chute onto a flat with a little compression. Then it bends to the right with some rolling terrain in a very narrow section. It breaks over into the super G start and down another steep shot with very little swing. Another compression bending to the left into an open meadow and on to the steeper, turnier sections. Add an off-kilter, left-footed take off jump and the technical prowess and tactical awareness come into play. Then the downhiller's downhill begins again. Big sweeping turns down a good pitch through a compression and into a narrow flat chute. Just pinning it as hard as possible. The trail bends to the left and then another straight shot crossing under the lift and into Claire's. This is where I saw Weibrecht sit on his bindings. Then Claire's, which is a turn to the right where you need to get way out near the fence as you are carrying good heat and finish your turn early enough to stay on line. There is another big roll/jump just below Claire's. Then a highway to the finish.
This section near the bottom is typical of Lake Louise. It is not visibly intimidating but there are tricks everywhere. If you don't have a good mental grasp of the plan, and/or you don't execute the plan you leave there with an empty feeling. A feeling of what should have been. This race has left a lot of excellent racers scratching their heads.
I am currently in Vail training with the Mission Ridge Ski Team, my home club. The training is fantastic and I would like to thank Ski Club Vail and Vail Resort for having us here. It could not be better!
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Greg "Grande" Needell grew up ski racing at Stratton Mountain, Vermont. After graduating from SMS he skied for NCAA Division 1 St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY where he was co-captain in 1986. Greg returned to SMS to coach there for five years serving as the Head Women's Coach as well as the Head J2 Men's Coach. He then moved to Mission Ridge in Wenatchee, Washington in 1992 to become the Program Director and Head Coach of the Mission Ridge Ski Club. In 1997, Greg became the Head Coach at Mammoth Mountain, California.
In 2002 Needell was asked to join the U.S. Ski Team staff as a World Cup SL and GS coach. From 2002 to 2008 Needell helped lead the U.S. Ski Team Men to 43 wins, 105 podiums and 264 top ten finishes. Now at the helm of Alpine Race Consulting, Needell offers his knowledge and experience to clubs nationwide.


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Coldwater Canyon will be closed again from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday so work started last year to improve water pipelines can continue.
City officials announced the closure to repaint traffic stripes in preparation for a new work zone between Ventura Boulevard and Moorpark Street. Access will be limited to local residents, delivery and service vehicles.
There will be one lane available in each direction through June of this year.
Department of Water and Power officials said the project calls for replacing a 1.3-mile section of a 60-inch steel pipe, one of several phases of pipe installation designed to replace aging waterways.
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"This is not the end of the housing crunch," said Jared Bernstein, a senior economist at the Economic Policy Institute. "Housing prices have already fallen 15 percent and they need to fall 10 percent more. This bill isn't going to change that equation."
The Senate voted 72-13 to approve the bill, which seeks to halt the steepest slide in house prices in a generation, rescue hundreds of thousands of families from foreclosure, and restore confidence in the nation's largest mortgage-finance firms. Florida's two senators, Republican Mel Martinez and Democrat Bill Nelson, voted for the bill.
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With elections looming in November, many lawmakers felt compelled to respond to a crisis that has pushed more than 1.5-million families into foreclosure.
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The legislation was hammered out over the past two weeks in bipartisan negotiations between lawmakers and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. His request for authority to prop up faltering mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lent a final burst of urgency to legislation that had been proposed in March and propelled by crisis, starting with the collapse of the Wall Street investment bank Bear Stearns.
The measure grants Paulson's request for authority to extend an unlimited line of credit to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a move aimed at reassuring global markets that the firms, which back nearly half of all outstanding mortgages in the United States, will not be allowed to fail. The package also contains provisions long sought by the Bush administration, including a strong new regulator for Fannie and Freddie and an overhaul of the Federal Housing Administration, the nation's largest provider of mortgage insurance.


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LEGO Batman: The Videogame
Achievement Guide by odino
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Lego Batman
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Welcome to the 'Lego Batman' Achiements Guide for the Xbox 360. The game was
released in 2008 and many people seem to struggle with getting all achievements
even now. This document tries to end all these confusions and get you that
1000/1000 Gamerscore. NO ACHIEVEMENTS REQUIRE YOU TO GO ONLINE! Only one
achievement require a second controller and some others are easier if you have
control over the second character instead of the CPU.
Suggestions, comments or errors - email me about it. Enjoy!
Some achievements are automatically completed by simply playing the game.
Others require some abnormal tasks you normally would never do. Luckily most in
this game are easy. There are also often several tactics to an achievement. I
will list how I managed to get it and maybe add a note on alternatives.
The first list are for achievements you will not need to do anything but play
the normal game.
0000001 00000011 (20)
Description: Build the giant LEGO Robot.
Note: Required to complete a level - thus automatic.
Crime Lord (25)
Description: Complete the third episode - Villain.
Crusader (25)
Description: Complete the third episode - Hero.
Hero (25)
Description: Complete the first episode - Hero.
Kill-a moth (20)
Description: Defeat Killer Moth.
Note: Required to complete a level - thus automatic.
Super Hero (25)
Description: Complete the second episode - Hero.
Super-villain (25)
Description: Complete the second episode - Villain.
Villain (25)
Description: Complete the first episode - Villain.
1007 Mountain Drive (30)
Description: Complete Wayne Manor bonus level.
Note: One unlocks Wayne Manor by getting all red bricks on every Hero level.
The level can be found in the trophy room. For a walkthrough on that
level you could refer to CyricZ's guide.
Atomic Backbreaker (20)
Description: As Bane do the Backbreaker on Batman.
Note: Simply have Bane as your character and Batman as the second character.
Pick up Batman with (B) and then press (B) again for the Backbreaker
Be a Hero (40)
Super Hero on every level.
Note: Get Super Hero status on all Hero levels. Easy enough with multipliers.
You can get the status on Story or Freeplay and they both count for the
same. If you do not have a multiplier early in the game just come back
to the level later. You can also quit the level (SAVE!) once you have it.
Boy Wonder (10)
Description: Perform 20 backflips in a row with Robin.
Note: This one might look a little daunting but there is a trick to it. Pick
Robin and find a level with a wall, or even better, a corner, I suggest
Arctic World (Villains 2-5 Freeplay) as there is a corner just north of
the start. Stand with the back against it and press Back and (A) to do a
backflip. Now you do not want to stop there and press it again quickly,
but not too quick. Once you make a follow-up backflip you will know the
timing well and the rest should be just a matter of keeping your cool. Do
not worry if you fail at first, it is not so straight-forward.
Cobblepot School of Driving (20)
Description: Smash all the cars in the robot level.
Note: The "robot level" is The Lure of the Night (Villains 3-4) and once you
have build the giant robot you can just go nuts and destroy all the cars.
Walk back and forth if you do not get this achievement, just be careful
not to enter the tunnel at the end.
Down the rabbit hole (20)
Description: Use Mad Hatter's mind control to walk 5 enemies to their deaths.
Note: Best place to do this is On the Rocks (Villains 1-2) in Freeplay. Pick
Mad Hatter and when you get to the area where you need to mind control
the guy across the lava you can simply make him run into the lava and
another clone of him comes in. Repeat. There may be a glitch of the guy
not coming back into the screen for you to mind control. Simply restart
the level if that happens.
Dressed to Impress (20)
Description: Get all suit upgrades.
Note: After you get all power bricks in the Hero levels you can purchase all
the suit upgrades.
Eat floor... High fiber (15)
Description: Slam 20 goons into the floor with Batman.
Note: As Batman, simply grab a goon (B) and press (B) to slam him into the
ground. Find some more victims. Easy to do on first level alone.
Gentlemen, start your screaming (15)
Description: Knock 5 people into the ground with a vehicle at once.
Note: Find a spot with many enemies and slam into the group. I suggest the
Zoo's Company level (Heroes 2-4). Can be a little tricky to pull off.
Heads I win, tails you lose (20)
Description: Defeat 10 goons and 10 police officers with Two-Face in a level.
Note: Some people claim you do not have to do this in one level. It is also
much easier to do with 2 controllers. Play a level on Freeplay where you
have to face either goons or police officers, then ensure the second
controller picks the opposite (i.e. if you have goons in the level then
pick police officers with the controller). As Two-Face, defeat the
cops and goons all around you. You might also have both goons and cops
selectable as the second character which makes it easier to find victims.
Ice to see you (15)
Description: Freeze 50 enemies as Mr. Freeze.
Note: Just go crazy with Mr. Freeze. You can do it on your co-player too and
I do not think they have to be different enemies, just freeze 50 times.
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? (10)
Description: Glide for 9 seconds.
Note: This one can only be done on the Wayne Manor level. Build the computer on
the left side and play the 2D platformer. Afterwards you will have
unlocked that horrible ladder leading to the top of the manor. Jump off
with Glidesuit Bats and aim for the other tower, then to the south of it
and go around until you eventually land. That should be nine seconds.
Fellow gamer Michael Horton notes that you can also do this on 'To the
top of the tower' if you glide to your death from the top.
Fellow gamer Vincent van Wageningen notes that you can also just hover
on a vent for 9 seconds. He makes it sound rather easy so you can try
that if you come across one.
It's the car, right? (30)
Description: Unlock all Vehicles (Hero/Villain).
Note: Just buy all vehicles as you complete levels.
Justice League (30)
Description: Unlock all the Hero characters.
Note: Buy all the hero characters as you unlock them from completing levels.
This excludes Alfred I believe.
Kiss from a Rose (15)
Description: Eat 15 enemies with the Venus ride on .
Note: This is supposed to mean "on Green Fingers" (Villains 1-3). In the garden
area you will have to build the Venus ride. Once that is done there will
be 10 guards swarming in. Use the (B) button to eat the enemies. I heard
you can go back to the previous area to respawn them but if you do ~10
now and then ~10 in the Freeplay mode that should be more than enough.
There is also a Venus ride in the Arkham Asylum bonus level which also
counts (thanks to Vincent van Wageningen for confirming this).
League of Assassins (30)
Description: Unlock all the Villain characters.
Note: Buy all villain characters as you unlock them. This includes Hush I
believe, but not Ra.
Make it snappy (20)
Description: Build the Croc ride on.
Note: This is supposed to mean "on A Daring Rescue" (Villains 2-4). You must
build this anyway but I figured I might want to mention the mistake in
the description.
Memorabilia (35)
Description: Collect all Memorabilia.
Note: This means all mini-kits. 30 levels and 10 per level.
Natural Habitat (10)
Description: Smash all street lights in Episode 1 Chapter 1.
Note: This one can be annoying. The street lights are easily recognized but
sometimes the game does not want to give you this achievement. Just go
through the level slowly and destroy everything in sight. They are always
on street level. You can go back through the level almost when you are up
to the boss so do not stray too far.
Nice Outfit! (20)
Description: Collect all suits.
Note: This is automatic from playing through the Hero campaign, just maybe not
obvious when you read the description.
Oh, I got a live one here! (10)
Description: Shock 30 people with Joker's hand buzzer.
Note: Use (B) when controlling the Joker to use his hand buzzer. Just use on
the other character enough times to get this.
Say hello to my little friends (15)
Description: Destroy 20 policemen with penguin bombers.
Note: There are so many policement in The Penguin story missions that you can
get this there alone. Let the penguins rip when you see a bunch. Rocking
the Docks (Villains 2-1) is already a good one to complete this.
Scare Tactics (10)
Description: Scare 5 enemies with Scarecrow.
Note: Just use (B) in front of an enemy. The only reason this is not too
obvious because the game seems to prefer The Riddler over Scarecrow
when picking Freeplay characters and you never get to play him that
Shot to the goon (20)
Description: Defeat 8 goons in 8 seconds.
Note: This is almost automatic if you use some bombs (either Batman or Penguin)
and continue defeating enemies at the same time. Arkham Asylum is also
a decent place to find many goons.
Sidekick (15)
Description: Complete a level in co-op.
Note: Make sure you have a 2nd controller and pressed START before the level
begins. Joining half-way does not count, and dropping out before the end
will also ruin it. This works on any level but if you want a small one
then I suggest maybe Two-Face Chase (Heroes 1-3).
Smash Gordon (20)
Description: Defeat Commissioner Gordon with Harley Quinn's Hammer.
Note: Select Commissioner Gordon as the second character and Harley Quinn as
yours. Press (B) next to him and she should be using her hammer.
Start of something wonderful (15)
Description: Shock the Joker with the Joker.
Note: Easiest way is to select the Joker as both characters and shock each
other. I think it also works on the other Joker model if you happen to
find him walking around in Arkham Asylum.
Super Builder (20)
Description: Build 50 LEGO build-its.
Note: This is automatic if you plan on playing the game more than 2 hours. Just
keep building LEGO things, they are literally everywhere.
Thanks a million (30)
Description: Complete Arkham Bonus level.
Note: One unlocks Arkham Asylum by getting all red bricks on every Villain
level. The level can be found going up the ladder in the trophy room. For
a walkthrough on that level you could refer to CyricZ's guide.
The city is safe... for now (50)
Description: 100% game completion.
Note: Complete all mini-kits, super-villain/hero status, all suit upgrades and
extras power bricks as well as vehicles. You do not need to purchase all
the characters, but maybe all but Ra. The data also does not count for
100% so save your 4m studs on the last one until later.
The Destroyer of Worlds (15)
Description: Destroy 12 objects at once with Bat Bombs.
Note: It is almost impossible to achieve this without the multi-bomb upgrade.
Once you get said suit upgrade, just place some around an object filled
area (gardens do well, many trees etc) and hold (B) to explode them all
at once.
Fellow gamer Vincent van Wageningen points out that the first level
(Heroes) makes for a good spot. There are several TV screens left of the
boss (the red brick is hiding there) and placing three bombs will be
enough objects for the achievement.
The Most Dangerous Man on Earth (20)
Description: Defeat Joker, Two-Face, Riddler and Catwoman as Batman.
Note: The most confusing achievment for some people. This MUST be done in Story
mode and CANNOT be done in Freeplay. When you play these levels (Heroes
1-5, 2-1 and 3-5) you must only defeat the villains with Batman, not with
Robin. I think you may also want to ensure that Robin never ever hits
them just in case. For the Joker you need to just go near him when he
does the hand buzzer move, you do not need to attempt to hit him. It is
easier to get this done with 2 players as the CPU might just screw you
over with his attack attempts. Or just plug in another controller and let
Robin chill around.
The Richest Man in Gotham (40)
Description: Max out the stud counter.
Note: The max is 4 billion. This is actually really easy with the multipliers.
Try getting the 2x earlier enough to then move on to 4x quickly too. Once
you have those two it is really easy to max out the studs. With so many
levels to play through (twice) you should not worry about it too much. Do
not forget to switch on the Extras when you restart the game again.
There and back (10)
Description: Destroy 10 objects in one Batarang throw.
Note: You must have the Batarang suit upgrade for this. Easy place is the
garden (A Poisonous Appointment - Heroes 1-4 or Green Fingers - Villains
Throwing up (20)
Description: Throw 50 policemen with superstrength.
Note: Superstrength characters are Bane, Mr.Freeze, Killer Croc, Clayface and
Man-Bat. The best level is Rocking the Docks (Villains 2-1) for
respawning policemen. Press (B) and then (B) again to throw them.
Unbreakable (30)
Description: Finish a level without dying (Character) with no extras.
Note: This one sounds hard but I got it automatically in each playthrough. The
best solution is maybe find a level you are good at, or a short one like
Two-Face Chase (Heroes 1-3). Make sure your extras are disabled.
Vigilante (25)
Description: Rescue 25 civilians.
Note: This is a multi-level achievment and you best keep track of your progress
from the beginning as you might just have to replay each level again
later to ensure they have all been tagged as rescued. CyricZ's
walkthrough has a list of them I highly recommend.
Who needs curiosity? (20)
Description: Defeat Catwoman 9 times.
Note: You DO NOT have to replay There She Goes Again (Heroes 2-1) nine times;
in fact I do not even know if those defeats count as the scene takes
over. Instead, make your second character Catwoman and defeat her nine
times. Easy.
v1.0 Complete (13th of February 2010)
GameFAQs for hosting this file.
TT for the game.
CyricZ for his guide as I refer to it multiple times.
Michael Horton for a tip for the "Is it a bird? Is it a plane" achievement.
Vincent van Wageningen for several tips.
Joey Willis for a typo in the max stud count.
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MANSFIELD - The Cayuga Wildcats know all about adversity.
The Wildcats also know how to deal with that adversity. So it should have been no surprise Saturday afternoon when the Wildcats rallied from a 10-0 first quarter deficit to defeat Albany 38-24 for the Class A, Division II state championship.
"We have come through a lot of adversity this year," senior Tramon Shead said. "None of us gave up on this team."
Cayuga has had to learn how to deal with adversity starting in preseason with the season-ending injury to middle linebacker Joel Jenkins. Injuries followed the Wildcats throughout the season with wide receiver Caleb Summerville going down for the season in a district game and then losing linebacker Jamal Gibson in the playoffs.
But each time the Wildcats suffered an injury, they had someone different step up and fill the void.
"This team has had to overcome a lot with injuries," Cayuga head coach Tommy Allison said. "But we have always risen to those challenges."
It was another potential injury that started Saturday's adversity for the Wildcats when Traylon Shead pulled a hamstring before the start of the game and was questionable if he would be able to play in the state championship game.
Traylon Shead did play most of the game on offense and defense and rushed for 144 yards and scored three touchdowns.
Billy Duncan also played with an injury as the coaches were not sure how much he could give the team. Duncan had a hip injury two weeks ago and played sparingly last week. Duncan played most of the game on both sides of the ball for Cayuga Saturday and scored on a touchdown catch in the second quarter.
"Billy is not 100 percent but he really stepped up today and played a great game," Allison said.
Once the game started Saturday afternoon, the Wildcats found themselves in a quick 10-0 hole. Albany drove the ball down the field on the first possession, taking advantage of a personal foul penalty and a pair of big third and fourth down conversions to take a 7-0 lead.
Then Albany stole the kickoff when a pooch kick got caught in the wind and bounced right to the Lions. Albany took the ball inside the Cayuga 10-yard line before the Wildcats made a stop forcing a 25-yard field goal.
Along with taking a 10-0 lead, Albany kept the ball out of Cayuga's hands for the first 11 and a half minutes of the game.
"That was big for them to be able to hold onto the football like that," Allison said. "But we knew if we could take that first punch and still be standing, we would be OK."
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Judge refuses to take guilty plea from man charged in double murder
By Emily Welker Forum News Service FARGO — A Cass County judge refused to accept a double-murder guilty plea Monday from the man who admits he stabbed to death his ex-girlfriend and her alleged drug dealer, on the grounds he may not be mentally capable to accept responsibility. Judge Steven Marquart rejected the guilty plea after David George Stevens swore under oath that "anger, humiliation … and lies" were what led him to kill Samantha Dawn Wickenheiser, 23, Fargo, and Ward Allen Berg, 30, Moorhead, on Nov. 23 after discovering the two entangled on the floor of the home Stevens once shared with Wickenheiser and their two children. Wickenheiser, he said, had a pipe in her hand. "I saw two people … laughing in my face. It's what I felt," Stevens told the court. Stevens, 35, of Fargo appeared in Cass County District Court on Monday at an arraignment hearing in the double-murder case. Nick Thornton, his attorney, asked Stevens why he wanted to enter a guilty plea. Stevens said he wanted to put his family first, and that they could not begin the healing process until the case was over. "I killed the woman I love, and whatever happened to cause that, it's no excuse," he said. In a voice so quiet his testimony was at times hard to hear, Stevens told the court he hadn't seen Wickenheiser since the night of Nov. 11 when she left their home and didn't return. Six hundred text messages later, Wickenheiser had only responded a handful of times, Stevens said. He moved out of their north Fargo home Nov. 23. He said he originally went to Wickenheiser's home to slash the tires on her car but discovered the other man's vehicle parked beside it. Stevens said he did not recall he had knives in his hands at the time of the killings. "I mean, the knives were like an extension of my hands," he said. "I wanted to hurt them both." When Berg ran past him, Stevens stabbed him in the stomach and chased him into the street, demanding if Wickenheiser had been "worth it." "He said 'no,'" Stevens said. "I said she was to me – and I cut his throat." Stevens then turned to Wickenheiser, who had followed the pair outside, screaming. "You cost me my kids, my home, my life …," he recalled saying to the victim, whose drug abuse had been the reason the pair lost their home as well as custody of their children, he said. Stevens said he didn't recall stabbing Wickenheiser, who was found with a serrated knife in her head. "I thought I just hit her in the head and she fell down," Stevens said. Stevens at one point told Thornton he thought he had suffered a psychotic break and had been insane at the time of the murders but came back from the break directly afterward. Cass County prosecutor Tristan Van de Streek questioned Stevens about his mental state, and about the drugs he had been taking at the time of the killings. Stevens replied he's been on and off medication and in and out of treatment centers since the age of 10 for his mental health issues, which included a schizoaffective disorder. He lost medical coverage when he and his wife, April, separated, he said, which affected his ability to receive medical treatment. "I talk to walls half the day," he said. Stevens also admitted under the prosecution's questioning that he came to Fargo on the night of Nov. 22 with his wife in order to seek out his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. When he saw Berg's van, Stevens said he "just lost it." Court documents state that April Stevens told police she drove her husband to Fargo to retrieve clothes he left at Wickenheiser's apartment. Marquart said he could not take any plea from Stevens and ordered him to undergo a psychological evaluation. "I have to be sure he's competent before he can plead guilty or not guilty," Marquart said. "I have concerns he even knows what's going on today." Cass County State's Attorney Birch Burdick said victims' families, who are kept abreast of plans to plead guilty in high-profile cases such as Stevens', usually welcome guilty pleas because they often bring a case to closure. "This one is unusual in how it unfolded in court," he said. Burdick said he had never had a judge refuse to take a guilty plea from a defendant under these circumstances.


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Michael Stone Sings The National Anthem[AUDIO]
When I saw the post about the people who have flubbed the National Anthem, Christina Aguilera, being the latest, it reminded me of when I was asked to sing it at a Colorado Eagles game. At the time I wrote this blog about the experience.
O' say can you see, the mumbling masses?
The recent advent of America's Independence Day celebration and all the attendant festivities, including the singing of our national anthem gave rise to reminiscences of an experience I had considered gone and forgotten.
Apparently not.
This would be my singing of the National Anthem recently at a sporting event.
It's not unusual for me to go along with the mumbling masses while working my way through this difficult composition. I, in fact, am actually robust in my vocalization of America's national pride expressed in song. Much to my friends and neighbors dismay. However, this is in a group setting, ensemble, a chorus of, shall we say, (and let's be kind) mediocre voices.
So, when I got the call last fall to sing the National Anthem at the opening of our local Professional Hockey Team's game, I was honored and terrified. It had been fifteen years since I'd last sung Francis Scott Key's musically athletic ditty in public. The last public outing was before a baseball game in Wichita Kansas. Could I remember phrases like "O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming!" ? I think I know what a rampart is, but how does it really relate in a world of X-Boxes and Starbucks.
To add to my tentative feelings of performing something so far in my past was the fact that they called me Thursday to sing the following night.
One day to re-learn the National Anthem! Oh sure, I THINK I know the lyrics, BUT one day! This is not the one time in my life I want to pull a Rosanne Barr. Out of tune, wrong lyrics with a quick crotch grab, just doesn't cut it anymore.
So off I go to the Internet, get the lyrics and proceed to sing it all the time, EVERYWHERE. Car, kitchen, shower, morning walk, evening walk, whilst enjoying the pleasure of the porcelain throne. Anywhere. I can not forget those words or invert them into some twisted phrase like; "through the perilous flight o'er the Ruperts we clocked the night light's last gleaming".
Not only are there the lyrics, but there's the song itself. Likely the most difficult song on the planet to try to sing. This is no Oh Canada. Nope. One must possess operatic capabilities or at the very least Freddie Mercury of Queen vocal technique to work through this torturous composition.
My biggest fear is; "Rockets red glare". Very high for anyone. Aunt Betty used to break glass for miles and cause dogs to flee into the hills when those notes approached.
Not to worry. I had that figured out. Start the song LOW…Oh say can you see (bass notes apply here) and all is good. The "Rockets Red Glare" is nowhere near as difficult.
The night has arrived. No less than THREE attendants escort me to my queue position at the edge of the ice. Then I see them. SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED screaming hockey fans. This is not your weekend badminton crowd. Nope they're expecting something.
The red carpet is rolled on to the ice. Me, all the time very lowly (bass notes) "Oh Say Can You See" to myself…La La La La… Keep it low at the start. Bass notes…Bass notes…
I tentatively step onto the red carpet, knowing that the slightest mis-step means I'm on a glacial surface capable of taking me out like a toothless defenseman. The intro, the bright lights in my eyes the crowd hushes and then I begin.
"Oh say can you see"
OH NO! NO! NO! Not me!
I've begun the song at least TWO full steps above my voices' acceptable tolerance level! Two full steps. That means when "Rockets Red Glare" shows up I'll be screeching like , oh don't even think it. Yes; Rosanne Barr at a Nationally televiised baseball game.
Funny how time slows down in panicky situations. All of the sudden fifty seconds seems like three hours of Alan Greenspan discussing MY checkbook.
But here it comes. "The Rockets Red Glare" … By this time the knees are literally knocking. Just like you'd see in a cartoon. I can barely stand. It MUST be obvious. I could be be the driving force behind one of those jiggly weight loss machines.
Then, I realize, hey, I hit it. OK, it was a little strained, but "Rockets Red Glare" is now fading behind me and all that remains is "O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave". Nothing to me, a seasoned professional.
I'm done, the crowd goes wild, they love me. It must be me, not the fact that all the ceremony is FINALLY finished and the real reason they came , the game, is about to begin.
Lights out, attendants hold me up as I quiver and attempt to actually walk on legs that only moments before had been agitating like a washing machine in spin cycle. Great, they say, never knowing the near disaster that almost befell the opening of the Colorado Eagles Hockey game.
In fact here's some archived audio of The World's One and Only Blues Weatherman, Lead Belly Louie giving me tips on how to sing it. I hope you enjoy!


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Mingling at these events is always a delight, especially if you can snag a few minutes with the stars to ask them about life in soapdom. My question for the evening was: "If you had your wish, what would you like to see happen with your character!" The powers that be at the soaps create story for months down the line. Fans often disagree with the story direction and get quite vocal about their likes and dislikes. But what about the actors? What might they prefer? After taking a few minutes to mull it over, here's what they responded!
Kim Johnston Ulrich (Ivy, Passions) "Ivy has taken a turn recently. She is becoming more evil than she was at first. She is doing quite manipulative things, and I am rather enjoying it! So, I wouldn't mind seeing Ivy become the real villian of the show, and do all the horrible things!" Ulrich said with a laugh. Should Ivy rekindle her relationship with Sam, I asked? "I have to be practical about it. I don't want her to lose her money! I wouldn't mind a little affair, but I want to be Mrs. Julian Crane! I like the dresses. I like the jewelry. I don't want to give any of that up. I don't want Ivy living in poverty. Absolutely not!"
Patrika Darbo (Nancy, DOOL) would love for Craig, Chloe and Nancy to be a happy family. "It would like to see them bond as a family," said Darbo. "But I would like to see Craig and Nancy up to more of their mischievousness! I would love for the Wesley's to become a staple of the Days family. And be there for a long time. And to keep having as much fun as we are having this moment. I'd also like to see Nancy's mother introduced. And her sister. That would be great! " Does Darbo enjoy working with co-star Kevin Spirtas? "I adore Kevin," she said. "He is my rock. And my Nadia (Nadia Bjorlin) - who plays my daughter Chloe - is wonderful."
Alex Donnelley (Diane, Y&R). "I would love for Diane to have the baby. Maybe even twins!" Donnelley said with a laugh. "Diane is madly in love with Victor, but there are still some things she misses about Jack. When she is with Jack, she misses things about Victor, so she is never completely happy. But I would really love to see Diane become more of a power player on the show, and get a more equal footing with some of the more powerful characters. "
Dana Sparks (Grace, Passions). "What I keep hearing from all the online fans, is that they would like Grace to find out about Ivy. So I guess that would be the popular thing to have happen! For Grace to find out about Ivy and then see how all that comes out regarding her relationship with Sam!"
Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe, DOOL). "The Wesley's need to rule Salem!" said Bjorlin. "We need to cause trouble, and wreck havoc, and have lots of fun." "Good bye Stefano, hello Wesley's" Patrika Darbo chimed in. "Wesley's are the new bad guys in town!" Bjorlin would also like to do more singing on the show.
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PITTSBURGH, PA - JANUARY 01: A general view is seen as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Washington Capitals during the 2011 NHL Bridgestone Winter Classic at Heinz Field on January 1, 2011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Getty Image)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Ronnell Lewis #56 of the Oklahoma Sooners is taken off the sideline on a stretcher after an injury while taking on the Connecticut Huskies during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. (Getty Images)
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People take part in the Coney Island Polar Bear Club's annual New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim in New York's Coney Island on Jan. 1, 2011. (JESSICA RINALDI, Reuters / January 1, 2011)
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A Coptic protester, left, hurls an object at riot police during clashes between Coptic youths and riot police, who opened fire with rubber bullets and tear gas, in the streets outside the Saints Church and a neighboring hospital, in Alexandria, Egypt, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. A powerful bomb, possibly from a suicide attacker, exploded in front of a Coptic Christian church as a crowd of worshippers emerged from a New Years Mass early Saturday, killing at least 21 people and wounding nearly 80 others in an attack that raised suspicions of an al-Qaida role. (AP Photo)
People gather to buy roasted meat, at a shop called 'The White House' with a portrait of US President, Barack Obama, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. Ivory Coast's incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo, who has refused to cede power, has accused world leaders of launching a coup to oust him. (AP Photo)
Kabul University's graduate students celebrate during a ceremony in Kabul on January 1, 2011. The status of women in Afghanistan has changed since the Taliban regime, when women were forced to wear the burqa in public. The face of a woman was considered a source of corruption for men not related to them. They were not allowed to work and not allowed to be educated after the age of eight and then only permitted to study the Qur'an.


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Investigating the Role of a Transmission Initiator in Private Peering Arrangements
This paper investigates the impact of determination of an original initiator of transmission on demand as well as profits of the providers. For that purpose we present a new model, called differentiated traffic-based interconnection agreement (DTIA) that differentiates traffic into two types, referred to as native and stranger in order to determine a transmission initiator. In comparison to the existing financial settlement, under which the payments are based on the net traffic flow, the proposed model governs cost compensation according to the differentiated traffic flows. In addition, a traffic management mechanism that supports the presented approach was described. Analytical studies were provided using Nash bargaining solution to explore how the proposed strategy affects the outcome of providers¡¯ negotiation. The key consequence of the obtained results showed that determination of an initiator of transmission induces providers to receive higher profits.
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As it gears up for the newest and hottest season of "Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots," debuting Tuesday, May 27 at 9:00 PM ET/PT, OWN has released a recap video for viewers in need of a refresher course. Hosted by Ami Desai, fans are treated to a very detailed outline of what they may or may not have missed during season two of the network's highest rated series.
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Former Smashing Pumpkins Guitarist James Iha Guests on Frontman Billy Corgan's Solo Album
James Iha played on two songs during the sessions for Billy Corgan's solo album, 'Ogilala.'
James Iha played on two songs during the sessions for Billy Corgan's solo album, 'Ogilala.'
Smashing Pumpkins didn't rocket to stardom with their 1991 debut, but 'Gish' set an elaborate (and psychedelic) stage for Corgan and Co. to explore.
The original was about a mom who grew increasingly suspicious of her daughter's boyfriend. Franco's version is a lesbian vampire drama.
The original bassist for Smashing Pumpkins said she hasn't spoken to Billy Corgan since he fired her in 1999, but she's open to rejoining the band.
For his 48th birthday, the former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist helped Billy Corgan play a selection of songs from their 1993 breakthrough, 'Siamese Dream.'
A pair of previously unheard 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness'-era Smashing Pumpkins recordings have emerged online.
Billy Corgan isn't the only member of the classic Smashing Pumpkins lineup still churning out alt-rock ditties these days. Former Pumpkins guitarist James Iha, who parted ways with the band when they split in 2000 and wasn't invited back when they reunited in 2005, has been involved in several projects since, including the Maynard James Keenan-fronted alternative metal supergroup A Perfect Circle and the power pop supergroup Tinted Windows. With Iha's status as "super" solidified, he recently returned to his own music, issuing his second solo platter, 'Look to the Sky,' earlier this year.
Former Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha is pressing forward with his solo career after toiling with A Perfect Circle and Tinted Windows in recent years. The musician has just polished off a new album titled 'Look to the Sky,' which is expected in stores Sept. 18 via the End Records.


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A Bradford woman was tricked into paying out £20,000 after being told she had won millions on the lottery by telephone scammers targeting the district.
Police are warning residents about the con, where tricksters cold-call their victims claiming they have won the lottery or a cash prize, which has seen some lose tens of thousands of pounds.
PC Toni Hinnells, of Bradford South Police, said there had been 'several reports' of the scam in the district over the last few weeks and an investigation had started.
"Those behind the scam first contact their victims by telephone, claiming they have won the lottery or a cash prize," she said.
"These people try to use tactics of manipulation to draw people in, often making religious references and striking up a friendship. They subsequently request that an administration fee is paid to release the lottery funds using a money transfer service.
"Many financial institutions offer this and it is a legitimate means of sending money which involves the use of a pin number.
"Once the pin number is provided to the suspects, however, the money is immediately withdrawn from outside of the UK making them extremely difficult to trace. The lottery funds, which clearly do not exist, are also never seen."
In response to the scam, officers have organised an open day at Farnham Children's Centre, Bradford, between 1pm and 3pm tomorrow to offer residents fraud prevention advice.
A resident, who did not want to be named, contacted the Telegraph & Argus yesterday to say she had received a letter in a suspected scam claiming she was due a payment of £99,500, but would need to pay £30 to release funds and supply her name, address and bank details.
PC Hinnells said: "I would ask that people remain vigilant when speaking to unknown callers and never to pass on personal information or banking details.
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Kenneth Costta, Clinical Operations Manager
Date: April 1, 2013
Not everything having to do with surgery happens in the confines of an operating room or even an examination room. Indeed, much of the surgery department's success depends on the hard work of people operating in the background, not with a scalpel, but from an office, behind a desk, with a computer and a telephone. Enter clinical operations manager Kenneth Costta, who's tasked with ensuring that things run well between all facets of the surgery department—from the clinic to the OR. And, with outpatient clinics throughout Johns Hopkins Medicine—including surgery—preparing for the transition to Epic electronic medical records, Costta's role has become even more challenging as he and his team work to make sure the department is ready for the change, scheduled for June 2013.
Epic is clearly an important focus right now, but what else does your job entail?
My primary function is making sure things flow smoothly. For instance, I make sure nurses and nurse practitioners have everything they need to meet with patients. Or if things break or don't work, it's my job to solve the problem, including by maintaining equipment.
How is preparing for Epic affecting day-to-day life in the surgery department?
Epic is going to affect everything we do, from the way the patient is scheduled to how the physician writes a prescription. Our patients have certain nuances, and I'm making sure to gather input on issues that might be unique to our department.
What's been the biggest concern throughout the department with regard to Epic?
Mainly that the transition will slow things down, especially for physicians. It's all going to be electronic rather than writing prescriptions or ordering MRIs using pen and paper.
What are you doing to ensure a smooth transition?
For one thing, we're making sure everyone has as much exposure to the program and as much practice as possible. It's like driving: The more time you can spend doing it, the better you become at it. We've also participated in the validation sessions, which were an opportunity for every specialty to provide feedback about their needs and concerns. And, of course, once the transition begins, my main role will mean being available wherever I'm needed and making sure I have answers to questions.


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The heat has broken here, but that doesn't mean we don't still crave a little sunshine on occasion — especially if it comes with a trip to Venice Beach.
Sophie Needelman of GayTravel.com submitted her perspective on a trip to Los Angeles, which sounds like a good idea to us. Read it below.
By Sophie Needelman, gaytravel.com
Los Angeles is an easy city to love — and to hate. Who can resist seeing the Hollywood sign in person, even if it is through a thick wall of grey smog?! And the stars on Hollywood Boulevard? Come on, that's priceless, even if it is horribly commercialized. But dealing with major diva attitude is a small price to pay for a fabulous time in this not-so-angelic city.
Walking around Venice Beach is truly one of the best ways to spend an afternoon in SoCal. It's an extremely laid-back and open-minded place, with a colorfully diverse pool of storeowners and patrons alike. Abbott Kinney Boulevard is the highlight of this quirky beach town; stores cafes, and restaurants adorn this street for blocks. The merchandise and people-watching are so good that you won't even mind the outrageous prices. The neighborhood epitomizes the hipster vibe, which in the context of Venice Beach works.
The Hammer Museum is a gallery and performance space on UCLA's campus. It is in a great urban area, and has a gift shop, outdoor courtyard and café, and movie theater in addition to regular museum space; during the summer, the monthly Thursday night concert is a great way to spend start off a weekend. The Hammer hosts a slew of other events as well, such as Dance Camera West, a dance-on-film festival featuring movies by filmmakers and choreographers. The highlight of the festival was Mike Figgis' Le Co(te)lette Film, which addressed feminism and female sexuality.
The café in the courtyard of the Hammer is normally open during the day has excellent but slightly expensive food. For a nighttime fix, hit up the famous dessert hotspot Diddy Reese (ice cream sandwiches do count as dinner).
A trip to Los Angeles wouldn't be complete without getting on TV, even if it is just sitting in the audience during the filming of Real Time with Bill Maher. What fun!
As a Southern California girl, I feel obligated to frolic in the fields of Hollywood madness. I have a true love for the city, even if it's laden with melodrama. And traffic. And expensive food. And cockroaches. And smelly streets. OK, I'm glad it's not home, but there's no place like L.A.


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ONTARIO — Southern California of Manhattan Beach came away with its second victory of the Little League West Region seniors baseball tournament, as well as its second straight early ending, defeating Oregon 11-1 in five innings due to the 10-run mercy rule Thursday afternoon at Jay Littleton Ballpark.
Manhattan Beach got started early as it tallied five runs in its first at-bat.
The first three batters reached base — by walk, single, and an error — followed by an RBI single by Ty Conrad and a two-run single by Carson Phillips. Two more bases-loaded walks would lead to two more Manhattan Beach runs to go up 5-0.
In the third, Jason Schwartz drove in his second run and Rollie Nichols added a run-scoring groundout to make it 9-0.
Conrad brought in another runner with a double in the fourth, his third RBI of the game, followed by Benjamin LaDuke's third hit to bring in another run to lead 11-0.
Southern California's Nathan Draves pitched three innings, striking out three.
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