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TAMPA — The Bucs want to see more of RB Kareem Huggins against the Chiefs on Saturday, preferably with the first-team offense.
They have been impressed by Huggins' speed and big-play ability. He made an impact Saturday against Miami by gaining 55 yards on eight carries, including a 35-yarder during the third quarter.
Cadillac Williams is expected to start, but the plan is for Huggins, in his second season after going undrafted out of Hofstra, to enter by at least the second quarter.
"You want to see how good is Kareem Huggins," coach Raheem Morris said. "How good would he be behind the (starting offensive) line? What would he look like if he has an opportunity? You just want to get a look at some people under the fire. And he's one of those guys you want to try to get out there a little bit earlier to see if he can do it."
To that end, during Wednesday's practice at One Buc Place, Huggins got snaps with the first-team offense while it was paired against the scout-team defense.
LEWIS to DEBUT: CB Myron Lewis, a third-round pick in April, was not on the field for the preseason opener because of a strained hamstring but is expected to suit up Saturday.
Lewis has missed valuable time in training camp. That has helped E.J. Biggers take the lead in the battle at nickel back, which also includes Elbert Mack. Lewis has been doing his best off the field to keep pace.
"It's always frustrating when you're standing back watching," Lewis said. "I've been out here getting a lot of mental reps, and I'm in the film room getting more. And I've been able to take it from the classroom to the field."
Of his first game, Lewis said he is beginning to feel the anticipation.
"I'm real anxious," he said.
Lewis looked like a guy who was serious about making an impact during Wednesday's practice. Among his highlights was an interception of a pass Mack tipped. Lewis corralled the ball and went the other way for what would have been a touchdown.
"I came off my break clean," he said. "Then it was off to the races."
Said Morris: "Myron's hungry. He watched (Saturday's) game. It's his turn this week."
A SUCCESS: On the final official day of training camp, Morris said he was most pleased with avoiding significant injuries. Other than muscle strains and sore joints, the regulars are healthy.
"The first thing you talk about with camp is health, and we had a healthy, harmonious camp," Morris said. "That's always a plus. Our ability to increase our physical play, our ability to go out there and tackle and play behind our pads, was awesome.
"And to come out as healthy as we were able to, I believe, was very encouraging."


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Charles Hagen (1877 - 1925) was a magician and magic magazine publisher. His periodical, Boy Magician, ran for one year (1910), then was renamed American Magician, and was published for one more year.
Hagen was a collector of magic memorabilia, particulary magicians' wands. He published a booklet called "Weird Wands Which Wonder Workers Wielded" in 1917, showcasing his collection.
Earlier, in 1891, he had put together a huge, impressive 300-page scrapbook containing magicians' business cards, autographed letters, programs, handbills and other memorabilia. This scrapbook found its way into Houdini's personal library, and was donated to the Library of Congress upon Houdini's death.
Most likely Houdini and Hagen had a friendship, as they shared so many common interests, and Houdini obtained the scrapbook directly from Hagen.
This envelope was postmarked on April 8, 1919 at Grand Central Station in New York. Houdini celebrated his birthday on April 4; perhaps this envelope contained birthday wishes from his friend, Charles Hagen.
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He and a group of new believers begin The Underground, a movement that depends on prayer as their greatest weapon against the enemy. But even in this group, they discover that no one can be trusted. In the battle between good and evil, death and betrayal lurk around every corner. The darkest days may yet lie ahead as the world takes sides for the destiny of humankind.
In The Underground, author Norman W. Matthews Jr. uses a scriptural backdrop to present this thrilling look at the events during the Tribulation. Christian readers of all ages will be enthralled and inspired by this story, as they see that even in the darkest of times, light will prevail.
©2009 Norman W. Matthews Jr.; (P)2009 Tate
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TUSCON, ARIZONA: An increasingly confident Pat Buchanan continued his push for a win in Tuesday's Arizona primary. At stake for Buchanan is not only the 39 delegates in the state's winner-take-all event but also vitally needed momentum. "I'm beginning to think I'm going all the way," he said Monday. "A victory in Arizona I think would give us such propulsion it would be very, very difficult to stop us from winning the nomination." On the eve of the vote, most polls show Buchanan locked in a tight race with Bob Dole and Steve Forbes. Fresh off a somewhat surprising win in Saturday's Delaware primary, Forbes predicted he would make "an excellent showing" Tuesday, but back off from earlier predictions of a first place finish. Meanwhile, Dole and Lamar Alexander turned their sights to future primaries. All but conceding Arizona, Alexander began an intensive campaign in Georgia, where a primary will be held March 5. The former Tennessee governor hopes that his southern base will help him to a desperately-needed first-place primary finish. Dole also stumped in Georgia after reorganizing his struggling campaign. In a weekend shakeup, Dole demoted deputy campaign chairman Bill Lacy, while adding former 1992 Bush campaign pollster Fred Steeper to his staff.


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2015 Florida State Season Preview: Florida State has been the most successful football team over the last two years, going a combined 27-1 during that span. The expectations for the Seminoles were so high last season, that despite winning the ACC, and reaching the first ever College Football Playoff, there was disappointment in Tallahassee that they did not bring another title back to Florida State. Expectations for Florida State will still be high in 2015, but diminished from the previous two season. Gone is Heisman trophy winner Jameis Winston and in is a quarterback controversy. Former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson will battle junior Sean Maguire for the Seminoles starting quarterback spot. Whoever wins the job will inherit a talented Seminoles offense, which includes standouts Dalvin Cook, and Travis Rudolph. While Florida State's offense should be dangerous again in 2015, it will be their defense that will likely prove pivotal to their ACC title chances. Florida State's 2015 defensive unit will feature 5 senior starters, including linebackers Reggie Northrup and Terrance Smith. Despite all of the changes, Florida State is still the favorite to repeat as ACC champions in 2015. Top games on the Florida State Seminoles 2015 schedule include Miami, Louisville, at Georgia Tech, and at Clemson.
2014 Florida State Season Preview: Florida State won it all last season, from the National Championship to their QB winning the Heisman trophy, and they'll be favorite to do it all again in 2014. Jameis Winston took the college football world by storm, showing off his impressive arm and decision making down the field throughout the season. When FSU was down in the National Championship Game, Winston didn't blink or struggle – he stepped up and proved why he was the easy choice for the Heisman Trophy. While Winston did lose two of his best receivers, he'll still have Rashad Greene and RB Karlos Williams to help him spearhead the offensive attack in 2014. The Seminoles start off the season with a big test against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Arlington. After a Week 2 game against the Citadel at home, they'll welcome in the Clemson Tigers to Tallahassee. Other big home games include vs. Notre Dame, vs. Virginia, and vs. Florida. The Gators are trying to mount a comeback of their own, so that last regular season game of the season against Florida could be very interesting in two difference conference races.
2012 Florida State Season Preview: The Florida State Seminoles were one of the best teams in the ACC during the 2011 season, and came flying out of the gate with a 2-0 record. However, they experienced some difficulties once they started to face stiffer competition. Ultimately, the Seminoles finished with a 10-4 record and just missed out on the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championship Game, but were still able to prove their mettle in the Citrus Bowl by knocking off Notre Dame 18-14. Heading into head coach Jimbo Fisher's third year at the helm, the Seminoles have one of the most talented teams in Division I FBS and are early favorites for the ACC crown. At quarterback, E.J. Manuel will return to lead the offense, and he was more than capable supporting the Seminole air attack last year. Manuel finished with 18 touchdowns and only eight interceptions, as well as adding 411 yards on the ground. The running back position will again be lead by Devonta Freeman, who rushed for more than 500 yards and scored eight touchdowns during 2011. Freshman sensation Rashad Greene is expected to line up alongside Rodney Smith at wide receiver, and tight end Nick O'Leary may be a bigger factor in the passing game. The offensive line was a big question mark during the 2011 season, but the Seminoles did a great job giving the young players experience to build on during 2012. The Seminole defense is by far the best unit on the team with a series of NFL-caliber players that are hungry for an ACC title. The defensive line is lead by defensive end Brandon Jenkins, who has notched 21.5 sacks over the past two seasons. He will pair with Bjoern Werner to form a powerful pass rushing combination on the outside. The linebacking corps is also filled with experienced playmakers like Nick Moody and Christian Jones, but the best squad may be the secondary. Cornerback Xavier Rhodes and free safety Lemarcus Joyner are two of the best defensive backs in college football, and should give opposing quarterbacks fits throughout the season. Aside from their usual range of tough ACC opponents, the Seminoles looked to have lucked out a bit with their non-conference matchups. With games against Murray State, Savannah State and USF, the Seminoles have a great chance to get off to a fast start and show college football fans everywhere that they're the team to beat in the ACC during 2012.
2011 Florida State Football Preview: In his first year, Jimbo Fisher led the post-Bobby Bowden-era Florida State Seminoles to an ACC Championship and a 10-4 record. Fisher's star quarterback Christian Ponder jumped to the NFL, but the Seminoles are still among the favorites to win the ACC crown in 2011.
The loss of Ponder puts the Seminoles' offense in the hands of E.J. Manuel. Even though it's his first year with the starting job from game one, Manuel gained a wealth of experience filling in for Ponder when he was hurt last season. In addition to a solid quarterback, Florida State will see the return of running back Chris Thompson as well as star wide receivers Willie Haulstead and Bert Reed, all of whom will take pressure off Manuel.
The defense will be centered around defensive end Brandon Jenkins, who was named to the All-ACC team in 2010. In addition to a standout pass rusher, Florida State also has a great leader in the secondary in Xavier Rhodes, who proved himself in being one of the best defensive backs in the conference last year. If the linebacking corps can step up, it would not be surprising to see the 'Noles fulfill their promise and head back to the ACC Championship game.
2010 Florida State Football Preview: All offseason, fans of the Florida State Seminoles are preparing themselves for the changing of the guard that is to take place when games kick off in the fall of 2010. For the first time in 33 years, famed Seminole Bobby Bowden will not lead his team out of the locker room as head coach.
His replacement, Jimbo Fisher has some big shoes to fill. Bowden constructed a team that finished in the top five of the AP Poll for 14 straight years, collected two national championships and ended his career with an upset victory over the West Virginia Mountaineers in the 2010 Gator Bowl. Fisher, who is inheriting a talented and experienced team, must show that he has what it takes to finish atop the ACC's Atlantic Division.
Quarterback Christian Ponder will likely take the helm this year, after tossing 14 touchdowns and more than 2,700 yards last season. But should he falter, Gator Bowl MVP E.J. Manuel will be prepared to take the starting job. In addition, the Seminoles are returning four starters on their offensive line, including outside guard Rodney Hudson, who didn't allow a sack or quarterback pressure during the entire 2009 season.
Florida State's season gets underway on September 4 against Samford.
2009 Florida State Football Preview: Coach: Bobby Bowden Expectations are high in Tallahassee as the Florida State Seminoles enter the 2009 football season, their 33rd under Head Coach Bobby Bowden. Bowden is currently locked in a back-and-forth battle with Penn State's Joe Paterno for the top spot in wins in major college football. So Bowden and the Seminole faithful are hoping for a magical run in 2009 that might put Bowden out in-front for good. The Noles offense will likely be lead by QB Christian Ponder or EJ Manuel. The FSU defense will be looking to retool around a talented freshman class that could see playing time immediately. Florida State's roster is stacked full of talent, so if they get clicking watch out for the Noles to make a run at the ACC and possibly the National Title.
2008 Florida State Football Preview: Coach: Bobby Bowden The Florida State Seminoles have one of the most highly respected football programs in the country and are always one of the most exciting teams to watch. After two tough seasons in 2006 and 2007, head coach Bobby Bowden will be revamping the team and looking to reassert the Seminoles dominance of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). If any coach can do it, Bowden can, considering that he's the winningest coach in college football history. Doak Campbell Stadium will rock this season as FSU fans cheer their team on to an ACC title and bowl bid.


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The Banner XI: Potential is endless with young group of all stars
BENNINGTON >> Our annual Banner XI returns from a year's hiatus to recognize the best girls soccer players in the area.
We have surveyed the area, studied the game from the sideline and quizzed local coaches on the top players around. Many were worthy of recognition for their exploits this fall, but the process, ultimately, results in only a handful of honorees. Our selections should in no way diminish the outstanding performances of those not included.
While important, statistics and league honors were only partial factors in our lineup, which attempts to recognize players from all positions. It was a tough task, so a couple of players may be in a different spot then they played on the field.
Based on the information and input we received, as well as our own observations about players' production, importance to their squad and individual skill-sets, we present the Banner XI All-Star squad.
First team:
— Jordyn Haynes, Sr., Hoosick Falls
In her sixth and final year of varsity competition, Haynes ended her career in a major way, leading the Panthers with 20 goals and racking up a school-record 130 overall. She was also chosen as the Wasaren League's player of the year.
She scored in 13 of her team's 18 games, despite being man-marked and double teamed by defenses across the Wasaren League.
"Other teams marked her knowing what she brings to the table and she still was able to make things happen," said coach Brittany Pine. "She's been around so long, she had to play different roles, like center mid and defense this year. She played where we needed her, and she shined."
Pine said her ability to move around helped them beat Cambridge. Haynes went to the center midfield and pulled the Indians' defense up, allowing other players to find success.
"Putting her in different spots really opened up the field," Pine said.
— Georgia Lord, Soph., Burr and Burton Academy
The sophomore was the leader on the front line for the Bulldogs and scored 10 goals as BBA went 17-1 and were Division I runner-up. "She is good enough technically to get around a man-mark — to coach talent like that is very rewarding," said Bulldogs coach Suzanne Mears. "She's a playmaker, sees the field really well and when to carry the ball and when to distribute. She gives us everything in training and games, she has a terrific work ethic."
— Hannah Pinkus, Soph., BBA
As a midfielder, Pinkus was a versatile player, leading BBA in goals with 12. But she was also good enough to play end to end and to gobble up defenders to open lanes for her teammates.
"She's strong, physical and a savvy athlete," said BBA coach Suzanne Mears. "She's so strong with her feet and in the air, with purpose — no one [else] could do that. She sees the pass and lanes and she executes from five to 40 yards, between two or three defenders into the net. It's just who she is as a player, competitive and skilled."
— Suzie Frisch, Jr., Cambridge
Frisch was the catalyst for Cambridge in the Indians' best year in the standings since 2010. Frisch led Cambridge with 19 goals and always seemed to be on the scoresheet when they needed her the most. She also had a handful of assists, making her one of the most dangerous players in the area.
— Kelly Pine, Jr., Hoosick Falls
The youngest of the Pine clan, Kelly's best sport is basketball, but her sister, coach Brittany, said she is refocusing a bit more on the pitch. Pine was a stud defender, but also moved up to the midfield and even the front on set pieces.
"This was her best season of soccer. We tried to get into a system on defense and that really helped us," said Hoosick Falls coach Brittany Pine. "She played end line to end line at points in the game, she was really able to be effective and a weapon up top and in the back. Also as part of the corner kicks, she was a target for set pieces, so she stepped into that role as well.
— Erika McCarthy, Sr., MAU
McCarthy planned to go into the season splitting time, but after the team's opening day loss to Essex, she became the full time netminder for the Patriots. She was a force in net, racking up six shutouts.
"She played every minute of every game after [the Essex] game," said MAU coach Mark Boudreau.
McCarthy had back-to-back shutouts twice during the season as well.
— Tess Belnap, 8th, Arlington
This eighth grader has the pedigree and she showed it immediately in Game 1, when she scored four times in a 7-2 rout over the Whitchester combo team. She led the team in scoring with 14 goals.
"We knew she was going to be good from the first day of practice," said Arlington coach Dan Wood. "As skilled as anyone we saw, she was smart on the field and worked hard."
She scored the winning PK in the Werner tournament as well.
"She got better as the season went, worked on her passing, which made her a more complete player," Wood said.
— Taylor Mann, Soph., Hoosick Falls
Not many could replace Jordyn Haynes, but it looks like Coach Brittany Pine will take a pretty good shot with Mann, who scored 17 goals (second only to Haynes). Mann, who's in her second year on the varsity for the Panthers, is small in stature, extremely fast and has a knack for putting the ball into the back of the net — sound familiar?
In the team's opening playoff game against Chatham, Mann's penalty kick sent them to the next round.
"I think Taylor, this year was the best I've seen her play, she stepped up and made a name for herself. Teams will know who Taylor Mann is," Pine said. "I utilized her at the wing more at the end of the year, [because] she's so fast, she can get by people on the sidelines and that really made a difference. She played 100 percent all out, she's fearless, she'll get the ball no matter how she has to do it. I enjoyed working with her this year."
— Emily Altland, Sr., Mount Anthony
Altland led the Patriots with 14 goals and tallied at least once in 11 of the team's 15 contests this season. Teams tried to keep a spy on Altland at all times, but that tactic didn't work all the time either.
"Emily is composed, plays the center really well," said MAU coach Mark Boudreau. "She can shoot form anywhere and she's not afraid to take a shot. We had some variations on set pieces, she scored on at least three anywhere from 25 yards and in."
BBA coach Suzanne Mears: "She gave us a run for our money, she's a fighter with heart and determination
— Allie Boudreau, Sr., MAU
Boudreau was put in an unenviable task of playing in the center defense, but she made the best of it. Watching her this season against some of the best teams in the state — BBA, Rutland, for example — Boudreau seemed to be playing at a different speed then her teammates or opponents. She is a wizard with the ball at her feet, turning defenders into pretzels if they played her close one-on-one.
"Her quality is versatility," said coach Mark Boudreau, also Allie's father. "She was a midfielder as a freshman, then a defense center mid and this year, we were four flat and she was one of the two center defenders. She impacts the game more than anyone on the field."
— Tess Pollard, Sr., BBA
Pollard led a senior-laden Bulldog back line that only allowed 14 goals in 18 games and never more than two in any single contest.
"She filled Hayley Sabol's role and she was our rock," said Suzanne Mears, BBA's coach. "She's calm and composed with the ball at her feet, always making the smart move. She's a four-year starter and she completely nailed it this year."
2nd team:
— Meg Flynn, Sr., Hoosick Falls
— Angela Gonzalez, Soph., HF
— Miranda Seacord, Jr., Cambridge
— Grace Snyder, Jr., Cambridge
— Grace Smith, Soph., Arlington
— Aimee Frank, Soph., Arlington
— Bella Dworkin, Soph., BBA
— Maggie Sullivan, fresh, BBA
— Kaidin Gauthier, Soph, MAU
— Bridget Ahearn, Sr., MAU
— Helen Mooney, Soph., Cambridge
— Jayde Tutunjian, Sr., Hoosick
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TWAS THE DAY after Thanksgiving, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even an oversized spouse.
The empty bottles lay strewn all around without care, a sure sign that Black Friday was already there. When inside your chest there arose such a clatter, an odd pounding of the heart, which seemed to mean something was definitely the matter.
Up from bed you flew in a flash and off to the cabinet for the aspirin stash. And then, with a palpitation, you recall what'd your heard of an irregularly irregular heartbeat louder than a large bird. The answer buzzed in your head and turned you around, in your chest a case of "holiday heart" had surely been found.
To the phone you went, moving none to quick, as you knew in that moment that you must phone Dr. Tick. More rapid than hummingbirds, his answers they came. And he whistled and sniffled, and he called the possible rhythms by name!
"Could be Afib! Or Flutter, or rapid rate due to Hyperthyroidism! Could be PVC or SVT, or much less likely something secondary to pulmonary embolism! But the cause of the problem, yes, the cause of it all, is most certainly, yes most certainly, your excessive intake of alcohol."
After this information settled and you'd stifled a cry, you took a deep breath, and asked Dr. Tick "... Why? So ear to phone, you listened as his answer it flew. Not too sure, he said, could be changes in body stress hormones, or effects of fatty acids too.
And then, in a twinkling, you heard his voice, reciting epidemiology, and you had no choice. Atrial fibrillation, that is Afib, he said, is the most common by far. That common rhythm caused by an irregular atria, is often picked up at a bar! The numbers in studies jump all around, but up to a 35 percent linkage of new Afib and alcohol use has been found.
So there it was, the diagnosis as clear as day, and now all that was left was to ask Dr. Tick how you could make it go away. It may pass, he said, it may pass real soon, but I'm afraid my friend that you must listen to my cautionary tune.
"Now fluids, now rest, now abstention and healthy meal-fixing. On aspirin, on pulse monitoring, on moderation and no cocktail-mixing. To the ER you should go if your chest feels tight. Or if you have difficulty breathing, dizziness or your palpitations last all through the night! And recall my friend, that your body handles holiday stress when it is at its best: exercise, eat well, and get plenty of rest.
And as he was speaking, as quick as whistle, away the flutters flew like the down of a thistle. And I heard Dr. Tick say, in my head 'ere that night. Happy Holidays to all but for alcohol and holiday heart, let's say good night!
Author's note: First, a hearty thanks to Clement Moore for setting the metronome for this column. Second, holiday heart refers to a diverse population of heart arrhythmias — some benign and some more sinister. The most common of these is atrial fibrillation — a widespread arrhythmia that has many possible causes and triggers, of which alcohol is just one. Among the other causes; abnormalities with the arteries or valves of the heart, acute infections, disruption of hormonal mechanisms like the thyroid, and, as we learned recently, coaching an NFL franchise. Thus, those suffering from an irregular heartbeat, especially one associated with chest pain or shortness of breath, should not wait long before consulting a physician.
Dr. Dustin W. Ballard is an emergency physician at Kaiser Permanente San Rafael and the author of "The Bullet's Yaw: Reflections on Violence, Healing and an Unforgettable Stranger." His Medically Clear column appears every third Monday; follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/dballard30.


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SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gerber Scientific, Inc. today reported net income of $2.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2007, or $0.10 per diluted share, on revenue of $137.1 million, compared with a net loss of $0.1 million, or essentially break even on a diluted share basis, on revenue of $124.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. Foreign currency translation had the effect of increasing revenue by approximately $6.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2007, as compared with the third quarter of fiscal 2006.
For the nine months ended January 31, 2007, the Company reported net income of $7.9 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, on revenue of $419.7 million, compared with a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, on revenue of $387.3 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2006. Foreign currency translation had the effect of increasing revenue by approximately $12.0 million for the nine months ended January 31, 2007, as compared with the nine months ended January 31, 2006. The Company's net loss for the nine months ended January 31, 2006 included a $2.5 million charge associated with the early extinguishment of the Company's former credit facility and a $2.3 million tax charge associated with the reversal of a deferred tax asset in the United Kingdom. These items negatively impacted the prior year-to-date diluted earnings per share by $0.18.
Marc T. Giles, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "Results for the third quarter reflected our continued focus on growth with revenue up 10.0 percent versus a year ago. In addition to favorable currency translation, this growth was largely a result of our initiatives in new products and in China and other Asian markets. Though our gross margin percentage declined from the prior year primarily related to business unit and product mix, our earnings per share for the third quarter grew to $0.10 per diluted share driven by higher revenue and internal focus on cost control."
For additional information please see our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2007, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
About Gerber Scientific, Inc.
Gerber Scientific, Inc. (http://www.gerberscientific.com) is a leading international supplier of sophisticated automated manufacturing systems for the sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible materials and ophthalmic lens processing industries. Headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, the Company operates through four businesses: Gerber Scientific Products, Spandex Ltd., Gerber Technology and Gerber Coburn.
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In thousands, except
per share data Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
January 31, January 31,
2007 2006 2007 2006
Product sales $120,941 $109,324 $370,776 $341,117
Service sales 16,183 15,288 48,885 46,220
137,124 124,612 419,661 387,337
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of products sold 86,881 78,233 264,401 242,303
Cost of services sold 10,242 9,120 29,922 28,069
Selling, general and
expenses 29,863 28,427 92,216 87,310
Research and
development 6,050 5,959 18,193 18,789
Restructuring charges --- --- --- (231)
133,036 121,739 404,732 376,240
Operating income 4,088 2,873 14,929 11,097
Other income
(expense), net (145) (754) (25) (1,437)
Loss on early
of debt --- --- --- (2,483)
Interest expense (965) (862) (2,713) (3,818)
Income before income
taxes 2,978 1,257 12,191 3,359
Income tax expense 748 1,349 4,248 4,658
Net income (loss) $2,230 $(92) $7,943 $(1,299)
Earnings (Loss) per
share of common stock:
Basic $0.10 $0.00 $0.35 $(0.06)
Diluted $0.10 $0.00 $0.34 $(0.06)
Weighted average shares
Basic 23,012 22,466 22,828 22,371
Diluted 23,398 22,466 23,258 22,371
In thousands January 31, April 30,
2007 2006
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $4,911 $14,145
Accounts receivable, net 92,620 92,422
Inventories 63,630 53,794
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 16,044 16,718
Total current assets 177,205 177,079
Property, plant and equipment, net 36,692 38,366
Goodwill 54,060 51,554
Deferred income taxes 32,009 27,696
Other assets 15,754 15,785
Total assets $315,720 $310,480
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $1,280 $284
Accounts payable 42,292 53,886
Accrued and other liabilities 55,165 57,248
Total current liabilities 98,737 111,418
Long-term debt 36,661 36,836
Other long-term liabilities 37,691 36,610
Shareholders' equity 142,631 125,616
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $315,720 $310,480
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There are 46 items in this collection. The front panels are blue and white with a drawing of Elsie the cow at the top. The bottoms are numbered 1-54, only missing numbers 14-19, 34, and 39. The back panels each have recipes. Published under the Borden Co. Three machine punched holes are on the left side.View this piece: jpg pdf
Donor: Sliker, Shirley Brocker
Brand Name: Borden's
Publisher: Borden Cheese Co. (New York, N.Y.)
1940 (ca.)
27.9 x 21.6 cm
Language: English
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Citation: Recipes [Borden's Cheese]. The Alan and Shirley Brocker Sliker Collection, MSS 314, Special Collections, Michigan State University Libraries. Available at http://www.lib.msu.edu/exhibits/sliker/detail.jsp?id=4207


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- Ordered ATP hydrolysis in the gamma complex clamp loader AAA+ machineAaron Johnson
Howard Hughes Medical Institute and The Rockefeller University, New York, New York 10021, USA
J Biol Chem 278:14406-13. 2003..Implications of these results to clamp loaders of other systems are discussed...
- In vivo magnetic resonance imaging of immune cells in the central nervous system with superparamagnetic antibodiesIstvan Pirko
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
FASEB J 18:179-82. 2004..Because superparamagnetic antibodies similar to those used in the study are approved for human use, the in vivo MRI technique we have described could be developed for human use...
- Cellular DNA replicases: components and dynamics at the replication forkAaron Johnson
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, New York City, New York 10021 6399, USA
Annu Rev Biochem 74:283-315. 2005..Twin polymerases and clamps coordinate their actions with a clamp loader and yet other proteins to form a replisome machine that advances the replication fork...
- DNA ligase: getting a grip to seal the dealAaron Johnson
The Rockefeller University 1230 York Avenue, Box 228, New York, New York 10021 6399, USA
Curr Biol 15:R90-2. 2005..The elegant structure explains how ligase attains fidelity for the sealing operation...
- Characterization of a triple DNA polymerase replisomePeter McInerney
Laboratory of DNA Replication, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY 10021, USA
Mol Cell 27:527-38. 2007..We propose that two polymerases can function on the lagging strand and that the third DNA polymerase can act as a reserve enzyme to overcome certain types of obstacles to the replication fork...
- The replication factor C clamp loader requires arginine finger sensors to drive DNA binding and proliferating cell nuclear antigen loadingAaron Johnson
Laboratory of DNA Replication, Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Rockefeller University, New York, New York 10021, USA
J Biol Chem 281:35531-43. 2006..PCNA closure severs contact to RFC subunits D and E (RFC2 and RFC5), and the gamma-phosphate sensor of ATP site C is switched off, resulting in low affinity of RFC for DNA and ejection of RFC from the site of PCNA loading...
- Fluorescence measurements on the E.coli DNA polymerase clamp loader: implications for conformational changes during ATP and clamp bindingEric R Goedken
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
J Mol Biol 336:1047-59. 2004....
- Mechanism of loading the Escherichia coli DNA polymerase III sliding clamp: II. Uncoupling the beta and DNA binding activities of the gamma complexAnita K Snyder
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610 0245, USA
J Biol Chem 279:4386-93. 2004..Additionally, these results show that the "arginine fingers" play a structural role in facilitating the formation of a conformation that has high affinity for beta and DNA...
- Mechanism of proliferating cell nuclear antigen clamp opening by replication factor CNina Y Yao
Department of Biological Chemistry, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
J Biol Chem 281:17528-39. 2006..Interestingly, the Rad.RFC DNA damage checkpoint clamp loader unloads PCNA clamps from DNA. We propose that Rad.RFC may clear PCNA from DNA to facilitate shutdown of replication in the face of DNA damage...
- Motion of a DNA sliding clamp observed by single molecule fluorescence spectroscopyTed A Laurence
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Young Liverpool Film Night is a very exciting event for FACT's Freehanders and this year is set to be bigger, better and spooookier! This year we decided to take on the theme The Unexpected Guest whivh is the title of Liverpool Biennial 2012. The Freehander's interpreted this theme as an eery title and decided that for the event they wanted to make FACT into a haunted hotel. So, with this all in mind we got to work on this year's sting. We worked with FACT's digital content producer Carl to make a short advert to encourage young people to submit their film(s) to the competition.
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Beginning this coming school year all Darlington County public school students will receive free breakfasts and lunches.
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The district is eligible for participation because of the high number of disadvantaged children in the district.
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Reveiew complete details about prerequisites at: http://umaine.edu/business/mba/graduate-programs/mba-program/prerequisite-courses/
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- GMAT 550 preferred; no less than 500
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Our students represent a diverse mix of talented people of many ages and demographics. Below are some recent statistics:
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Sorry folks, it slipped my mind that we needed to secure a location for this month, both Mangias are booked. Mark, do you think you'll have something secured for next month? If not I can look at Mangia, but we might need to move our meeting date/time. There's also a good chance Enova will have an office open by then. -- Jim C. Nasby, Database Architect jim(at)nasby(dot)net 512.569.9461 (cell) http://jim.nasby.net
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Three drivers are now within nine points of each other at the head of the Australian F3 Championship after Britain's Ben Barker swept to a convincing victory hat-trick at Mallala Raceway near Adelaide.
It is the closest the championship has been since round one, and sets up a fascinating title battle in the second half of the year between three drivers at the top of their game.
Having claimed his maiden F3 win in a chaotic rain-hit opener on Saturday, Barker won the second sprint race on Sunday morning at near lap record pace - he missed the four-year old mark by just three-thousandths of a second - before controlling a battle with highly-rated Kiwi Mitch Evans in the feature race to score this third win from three starts.
The lanky Brit rocketed himself back into contention for the Gold Star as a result of his crushing performance in South Australia, whilst the margin at the top between leader Tom Tweedie and Mitch Evans is now a scant three points heading into the mid-season break.
"That was the perfect weekend," Barker admitted, "Phillip Island was a real downer for me, so to come back like this is fantastic after getting the penalty there. I have to thank the team for setting up a fantastic car and thanks to my sponsor Cars Motorsport for their support. The team has done an awesome job and car was perfect. I feel really comfortable in the car and comfortable with the way I am driving so I'm really looking forward to the second half of the year."
Importantly for his championship challenge, Evans finished ahead of season-long rival Tom Tweedie, who struggled throughout after missing valuable practice time on Friday. It was the toughest round of the season for talented teen Evans, but still netted him a third and two second place results.
"It's been an up and down weekend," the 15-year old New Zealander conceded, "Qualifying went really well, but the driving error in race one was frustrating, so to bounce back with a solid second in the final race was good. It's been a good weekend for the points and the margin has really closed up so we can go into the next round looking to close it further."
Tweedie insisted that he was pleased to hold onto the lead of the championship, if only by a reduced margin.
"It's game on," he said of the three-way battle for the Gold Star, "To come out of this round with the lead in the championship is a good result given we struggled in the dry because we had no track time earlier in the weekend. The experience the local teams have here is critical and one of the reasons why we struggled, but we're looking ahead feeling positive. Tracks like Eastern Creek will be tough [for the Dallara F304], but Morgan Park and Sandown will be good for us, so it's going to be a good fight."
Zhang Shan Qi had his career-best performance this weekend at Mallala and finished fourth in the feature, but not before waging a mighty battle with the two R-Tek Dallara's of Josh Burdon and Martin Short.
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I'm sharing this not only because I'm a big fan of troll quotes but also because I'd like to believe that Dan Aykroyd didn't expend his last drop of awesomeness almost fifteen years ago in Grosse Point Blank (or that the statute of limitations is up on Blues Brothers 2000 karma). And no, unintentional batsh*t crazy awesomeness doesn't count.
Above is an autographed photo a TDW reader recently received (or claimed to receive) from Ray Stantz himself. I'm not sure if it's in the same stratosphere as Steve Martin's business card, but if I find out Dan Aykroyd walks around with a briefcase full of vintage photos of Chevy Chase looking as 80's as possible and a head full of his contemporary's famous lines, I'll give him the edge.
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Sony's PlayStation 3 (PS3) will catch up with the Nintendo Wii in sales by 2011, according to analyst Piers Harding-Rolls.
Harding-Rolls told the Economist the PS3 sales surge will be based on the console's recent price cut and the availability of more PS3 games next year.
Despite its current lead over the PS3, Xbox 360 sales are expected to slow in coming years according to Screen Digest. The researcher predicts that both Wii and PS3 worldwide unit sales will double that of Xbox 360 by 2011.
Nintendo's currently leads this generation of consoles with an installed base 15.8 million units worldwide, followed by the Xbox 360 with 14.3 million, and the PS3 at 6.9 million, according to VG Chartz.
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It looks like inFamous 2 may be added to the lineup of PlayStation titles slated to support Sony's new motion controller, the PlayStation Move.
On the main site for Move there's a section at the bottom displaying 'PlayStation Move Featured' games. inFamous 2 was visible in this section for a short period of time. At the time of this posting, the site has been updated and inFamous 2 removed from the listing. However, we do have a picture of what it did look like when the game was listed.
There it is! In between Time Crisis: Razing Storm and Socom 4: U.S. Navy SEALs you have inFamous 2. Let the speculation begin!
Sure, someone could've accidentally put the game in the PlayStation Move listing, and inFamous 2 could have no motion controls at all. Or this could be a preview of what's to come. Developer Sucker Punch is hosting an event titled "inFamous 2: An Inside Glimpse into Creating the Superpowered Franchise" at PAX Prime 2010 this coming Friday. Perhaps more details will be revealed then.
We also still have the Tokyo Game Show in September, which coincides with the PlayStation Move release on the 19th in North America. Could Sony possibly announce Move support for inFamous 2 at TGS? We'll just have to wait and see. At this point there has been no official word from the developers of the game or Sony regarding motion controls in inFamous 2.
We're going to have quite a few big name titles featuring PlayStation Move support, including LittleBigPlanet 2, Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition and Heavy Rain. Both RE: 5 and Heavy Rain I never picked up, however I am interested to see how they fare with motion controls. Also, the Move isn't a peripheral that I'm itching to get, though if inFamous 2 is given the motion control treatment, I might change my mind.
Ranters, how would you feel about showing off Cole's new moves with the PlayStation Move? Do you even care for motion controls at this point? Let's us know in the comments.
PlayStation Move is scheduled for a September 19th release in North America, with inFamous 2 coming out sometime in 2011, exclusively for the PS3.
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Apps are an essential part of our smartphone usage and aside from running through temples or flicking birds at pigs, they can also help us organize our lives and assist our learning. There are great apps out there, that can help you be more productive in school, so why not? You've got a smartphone, summer is nearing its end and back-to-school time is in full swing. What better way to head back to campus than with a couple of new apps from your phone's app store? Here's our list for some of the best back-to-school apps.
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If you go to school in a big city, it may be a good idea to pick up a public transit app. For whatever reason, Apple's iOS still lacks native public transit information in the Maps app. You can download HopStop which gives you transit information for over 600 cities in the world.
Recently, Google Maps updated their app to include live public transit as well.
The refreshed iOS app is live and we've added a native app for Android. Access millions of eTextbooks, millions of expert guided solutions (you get 2 free per week), free eTextbook preview (where available), and oh, so much more. It's like carrying that really awesome TA, a library, and your geeky BFF around your pocket. Download it today on iOS and Android.
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I like jotting quick notes on my phone as reminders. A great sticky note app is Simple Sticky Note for Android. With this app, you can re-size the app, and pin it to your home screen as a widget for quick access. There are lots of sticky note apps on all platforms, it just takes a little time to see which one you like best.
Cloud Storage and Skydrive, Dropbox, GDrive
I like to save a lot of my homework in cloud in addition to my local storage. This way, I can have backups of assignments just in case my laptop decides to die, or something goes wrong. I primarily use Skydrive for holding assignments and projects, though Dropbox and Google Drive works just as well, you just have to know the differences.
Skydrive gives users a free 7 gigabytes of cloud storage where, every Google Account recieves 15GB. If you don't want to be tied down to e-mail accounts or ecosystems, you can always go for Dropbox, which is simpler than the other two but offers only 2GB to free users.
Skydrive and Dropbox apps are available on iOS, Windows Phone and Android. Google Drive is only available on Android and iOS.
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What`s wrong with my foot?
Hi, Off and on for several months I have a pulling/burning sensation down the inside, behind the ankle bone that runs to the bottom of my foot. It`s like someone is pulling a burning string when I move my foot. Now, I have, in addition, a hurting/burning spot on the inside right of my left foot near the arch. There is also a really sore spot, like s stone bruise, but more permanent, in the center of the bottom of my heel. The only major health problems I have are swelling hands and feet and degenerative disk disease with stenosis, etc. Help! What`s wrong with me?
It sounds as if you may have plantar fasciitis which is a condition characterized by heel pain, arch pain and other pulling/burning pain on the bottom of the foot. There are also some other nerve entrapment syndromes such as Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, that may also explain your discomfort. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, like most nerve entrapment syndromes, results from repetitive trauma (in this case walking or weight bearing) and compression on the major nerve on the inside of the lower leg and foot. A detailed examination by your foot care specialist is recommended for a more definitive diagnosis and management recommendations.
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This is just ridiculous! Both Travis Outlaw and Rudy Gay are two of the best leapers in the L; too bad this time Gay got the business end of Outlaw's fully extended tomahawk in the second quarter of the Blazers 93-79 win over the Grizzles. Got to love Mike Rice though: "Listen to this fans!"
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By: jalen11.11.2009 @ 1:49 AM
Travis said gimme my cookies! then get some!
By: Josh Tha roc11.11.2009 @ 2:15 AM
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That cock back was vicious!
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i love the dunks that have been posted recently…ai2, rj, now outlaw
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lacked power and intensity for me, not quite as wicked as iggy's dunk
By: Krayzie11.11.2009 @ 9:56 AM
What was really impressive about this dunk is how he got to be able to extend that far and still dunk it and only taking one step before jumping…Iggy's was crazy too but he was running full speed!
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did somebody really fracture their jaw – or was he talking about that cram on Gay?
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Forza 5, More Zelda, Civ V, Hearthstone, Dead Rising 3, NFS Rivals, Starting the Ball Rolling on The Best Games of The Previous Generation, Your Emails and More!
This week Shawn, Elysium and Cory start the process of identifying the best games of the past generation of consoles.
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00.39.52 The Golden 3DS XL club (and Zelda: A Link Between Worlds)
00.49.51 Super Mario 3D World
00.53.40 Knack
00.57.01 Killer Instinct
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Is it really "perpetuating a stereotype" if it's something that really happened?
It can be. This is one of those damnable situations where the words chosen make all the difference and unfortunately, the podcast is recorded without a script so some word choices may come out with unintended associations.
For example:
I needed help with my math homework so I went to find
A: an Asian guy
B: an Asian friend of mine
C: my friend Andy Ng
D: my friend Andy
All four endings can be referring to the same event that really happened, but without further context they can each perpetuate a stereotype to differing degrees.
I just started playing Saint's Row 3 and watched my roommate play a good chunk of 4, so I'm not 100% the best person to compare, but I think I can identify the differences.
Saint's Row 3 feels like your typical open-world game that's huge with a lot of activities, but isn't the most polished of games. inFamous 1 and 2 felt quite polished for open-world games, where the powers functioned well, the physics and animation functioned properly, and most of all the parkour elements worked beautifully on the whole.
That's not to say inFamous is glitch-free, it certainly isn't, but it is definitely more polished than you typically get with open-world games.
In addition, Saint's Row is about goofing off and having fun. I didn't even hit the three hour mark in 3 before I was tossed in a tank and blowing sh*t up. inFamous grants you abilities as you progress through story and leveling up rather than purchasing a variety of upgrades with cash. It also opens up more gradually, whereas I feel like I can drive anywhere in Saint's Row right now and just do quests and missions. inFamous is much more about struggling to take over an island, and then gleefully trashing all kinds of bad guys with your new powers.
Saint's Row 4 is more comparable with inFamous, but again, it's going to depend on mood. I don't play inFamous to play an open-world game, I play it to play a super hero game. I'd feel it's more comparable with Arkham City than anything.
I think it's most like Ratchet and Clank, to be honest. It's like a 3D Megaman that isn't quite so sadistic.
And possibly the following with certain caveats, Valkyria Chronicles
Also, it seems Gamestop has a healthy supply of both Metroid Prime Trilogy and Xenoblade Chronicles and are still nicely price gougingly expensive at $60 and $70, respectively. They've got them available at every store in the area, as far as I can tell. That's 8 stores in less than 9 miles, 16 in 20 miles, the list of availability is the same for both.
I'm exclusively a PC gamer (with the exception of my Android phone for some casual gaming) and two of my brothers had Xbox 360's. There were a handful of games that I wish I had access to on the PC. One of which that hasn't been mentioned is Marvel Vs. Capcom 3. The PC has a few fighting games available now, but when that game was fresh, I was so jealous that I couldn't play it on PC. Another is the Dynasty Warriors series, be it super corny or not, they were always fun playing with my brothers.
For a long time, Castle Crashers was on that list of exclusives, but it has since been released for PC. And while I really don't know how the game was, I would have liked to play the Commando remake, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3.
Love the show guys. Keep up the good work.
On the head lean mentioned in the podcast:
Kinect head lean in Forza is horrible.
However, try Kinect head lean in Battlefield 4 campaign, if possible. I LOVE it. Hang out in cover, lean your real body, and watch as your viewpoint changes on the screen. Squeeze off a shot. Throw a grenade. Target enemy combatants. Slip back into cover by straightening up your body. I'm not super blown away by the campaign, but this one feature is very engaging to me. I think my brain ties the hazard of not being in cover with the body language of the lean, and it feels one step closer to real danger. Seriously. Try it.
Is that hard to get used to? It sounds super disorienting.
Great episode and the talk about must-haves from this generation was a nice blast of nostalgia. However, I thought the Wii discussion was really short compared to the other two systems. And you guys mostly just blabbed about Wii Sports. Like, way to perpetuate the stereotype :p
Here's a couple suggestions:
Kirby's Epic Yarn / Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Trauma Team
Super Mario Galaxy 2
I had a great time with these games, and the best part is that they're fairly co-op friendly which is how I spent most of the time playing them
Is that hard to get used to? It sounds super disorienting.
I can understand why you'd say that, but it isn't. It's somehow intuitive, and nicely responsive. I think because your body is doing the motion, it is easy to keep track of what's where. Not sure if that's the real reason, but it works... and I think it is a really nice touch.
Great episode and the talk about must-haves from this generation was a nice blast of nostalgia. However, I thought the Wii discussion was really short compared to the other two systems. And you guys mostly just blabbed about Wii Sports. Like, way to perpetuate the stereotype :p
Here's a couple suggestions:
Kirby's Epic Yarn / Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Trauma Team
Super Mario Galaxy 2
I had a great time with these games, and the best part is that they're fairly co-op friendly which is how I spent most of the time playing them :)
To be fair, we mentioned Mario Galaxy. So there.
Clockworkhouse actually already started a Wii thread along the lines discussed in the podcast. Coulda used that as a resource during the CC.
To be fair, we mentioned Mario Galaxy. So there. :)
I thought you might have but there wasn't any memorable discussion like Wii Sports or Metroid Prime 3.
Plus Galaxy 2 is an outstanding game as well.
Don't think I heard Boom Blox, either.
Unfortunately, can't buy Viva Piñata on GFWL download. That marketplace shut down in August. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/pc/update
I guess it is still technically a rumor that the backend service itself will shut down this coming July.
There is a PC DVD version of Viva Piñata available. http://amzn.com/B000VBFWAG
However, and I'll only keep this brief, but I do question the qualifications of reviewers in this industry and why their opinion should be trusted over a random user review on Amazon or Steam, or someone on a forum. Reviews as they are exist for scores, not for the actual review, and it's a self-fulfilling cycle. People go to scores because that's what they're used to, but without scores most folks wouldn't bother reading the review, so they add a score to get people to look it over, but people only look at the score because it acts as a quick summary.
But as I said, a lot of reviewers and journalists simply have similar tastes and loves. Sure, GTA5 scored high for a lot of folks, and to me it's just proof that a sandcastle made out of sh*t is little more than a fancy, big pile of sh*t. But last year Telltale's The Walking Dead was getting so many accolades that even Spike's Video Game Awards gave it constant acknowledgment.
So the real question is: why do we keep hiring people with similar opinions as game reviewers, and what are their qualifications? But that's a rant for another time.
There's a lot of issues with the way games handle reviews, and I think you hit the nail on the head on one of the main ones - scores. The five star amazon review. The perfect score on metacritic.
As soon as you attempt to quantify something as complicated and multi-dimensional as why you enjoy or don't enjoy a game on a flat sliding scale, you're clipping the nuance. I love chocolate, and I love sushi. I could give "five stars" to both, but that tells an outsider nothing about the experience of having either.
One of the things I love about the podcast is the way that everyone can succinctly talk about any game they play in a highly nuanced fashion, with awareness of their own tastes & preferences. That's what a review should be. I want to hear the dissenting opinions and conflicting ideas about a game. I want two reviewers to both love something and still be able to debate about some aspect of it in a productive, informative way. An actual critical dialogue instead of a number will go a long way towards legitimizing games as an art form.
And of course, you need to have a variety of critics who come from different places with a wide berth of tastes and preferences to make the critical dialogue happen... There's part of me that would love to see some gaming magazine/website devote an column exclusively to really smart, well argued dissenting opinions. Obviously it would require some pretty stringent discussion rules (see also, GTA V misogyny backlash). I don't know, maybe someone does do this that I'm not aware of (I'm sure in some way, shape, or form it must exist.) Its definitely something I'd like to see more of.
All my console gaming was tons of N64 at my friend's house as a kid, occasional gamecube mario tennis doubles, and then various halos and rock bands in dorms. I have never played solo console games, or owned a console of any type in my life. (PC gaming galore though, so no worries).
This podcast specifically, and other discussions like this, are setting me on a dark path to pick up a cheap 360 to play stuff like Lost Odyssey and all the other great games I've been hearing about but ignoring in favor of more Steam games. I fear I am on a dark path.
One of the things I love about the podcast is the way that everyone can succinctly talk about any game they play in a highly nuanced fashion, with awareness of their own tastes & preferences. That's what a review should be. I want to hear the dissenting opinions and conflicting ideas about a game. I want two reviewers to both love something and still be able to debate about some aspect of it in a productive, informative way. An actual critical dialogue instead of a number will go a long way towards legitimizing games as an art form.
This is starting to increase and change, but it's always a matter of audience demand and money. I follow a lot of guys on YouTube that do smart games analysis (Tasteful Understated Nerd Rage, The Gaming Britt, Matthew Matosis, Errant Signal...), each of which likely took influence from the popularization of Zero Punctuation and Red Letter Media, but none of them are nearly as popular as, say, The Angry Joe Show, which I found to be insubstantial when I tried watching a few reviews. The same can be said for games writing. However, there are certain things that simply more easily attract readers/viewers and thus, money.
Take The Escapist for example. I fell in love with it because it was focused on intelligent features, and when they pulled in Zero Punctuation it was for the critical insight in addition to the humor. Fast forward several years later and a lot of their video content is focused on humor and lists, and while I still watch The Jimquisition and Zero Punctuation, I feel like they are ultimately going for a "lowest common denominator" approach on the whole. I do, however, give them great credit for always pushing forward as a gaming website centered around unique content as opposed to being just another website featuring news and reviews. If they had done that, they'd be nowhere today.
But that's the thing. What most people want, expect, and think to create in terms of game content has little to do with analyzing it in a meaningful or significant way. As great a writing staff as even Polygon has, I have found many of their reviews to be the same sort of checklist style reviewing that is neither entertaining to read nor truly critical. It is informative of one player's experience, but it isn't a true analysis.
However, most people don't want that. They want to know if a game is worth buying or not, or to be immersed in the culture. I think this is one of the reasons Let's Plays are so popular. You get to see for yourself if a game is worth playing, and the host is a "gamer just like you".
Due to time constraints of adults with families looking for something more substantial, they become a smaller and quieter voice of demand compared to the oodles of teenagers, College students and single millennials with a lot more time on their hands but a lot less they care to think about.
So it comes down to money. Anyone writing anything substantial is probably a lot harder to find because there aren't a lot of people that care about them. Which is a damn shame, because some of it can be extremely intelligent.
I need to check some of that stuff out! Thanks for the links and the youtube suggestions.
I do tend to get more from hearing about the experience of a friend playing the game than from most reviews. Because scores say so very little. If I'm on the fence about, say, an RPG then I want solid information about it. Is it turn based or is it more of an action RPG? Story driven or open world? How crunchy / customizable is it? What's the setting like? I don't want a number, I want actual information.
I'm not sure the time constraints of adulthood necessarily prohibit the pursuit of true analysis though. That audience is still there, even if they get quieter as responsibilities mount up. There's plenty of people who get pockets of time at work to read up on things that they enjoy or are interested in. I'd say I probably spend more time on this site or reading articles about games than I do actually playing them (which is... a little weird now that I say it out loud).
I'm unusual in being fond of both Tenchu Z and Bourne Conspiracy.
Got some time with Heathstone this week, and Certis is absolutely right. As a Skinner Box it's a remarkable accomplishment, and as a potential money-maker no question it's a smart move. But as a _game_ that respects its customer it's crap.
it triggers all the alarms that has consistently driven me away from FTP games.
Got some time with Heathstone this week, and Certis is absolutely right. As a Skinner Box it's a remarkable accomplishment, and as a potential money-maker no question it's a smart move. But as a _game_ that respects its customer it's crap.
it triggers all the alarms that has consistently driven me away from FTP games.
Sorry to break your heart, buddy. I really thought I was going to like it.
Elysium, did you figure out if you can mix penguins in with other animals in the current Zoo Tycoon?
Hi, I'm new. I listened to the podcast this week about the best games of the generation. I was a little disappointed you didn't include the DS and PSP, since they technically are a part of it. I've made a little list of what I think are essential games of the past gen.
Disaster Day of Crisis (Europe only, but a really fun action adventure game)
Kirby's Epic Yarn
No More Heroes
The Last Story
Zack & Wiki
Elite Beat Agents
Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure
Hotel Dusk/Last Window (Europe only but worth importing as the sequel to Hotel Dusk)
Nine Hours Nine Persons Nine Doors
Professor Layton (the series as a whole)
Shin Megami Tensei - Strange Journey
Wario Ware Touched
Blue Dragon
Earth Defense Force 2017
Fallout New Vegas (which I consider a 360 exclusive because Bethesda games work so abysmally on PS3)
Infinite Undiscovery
Last Remnant
Lost Odyssey
Brave Story New Traveler
Final Fantasy Type 0 (Japanese only but the best FF game since FF10)
Half Minute Hero
Tactics Ogre - Let Us Cling Together
EX Troopers (Japanese only, but aeons better than any Lost Planet game)
Ni No Kuni
Tokyo Jungle
Wipeout HD
Valkyria Chronicles
Multi platform
Batman - Arkham Asylum
Dead Space 1
Deadly Premonition
Deus Ex - Human Revolution
Majin & The Forsaken Kingdom
Nier (possibly my game of the generation)
Red Dead Redemption
So you can see my tastes definitely lean towards JRPGs and quirky Japanese games, but I think there's a legitimate case for all of these.
For the email that was asking about learning to use the controller. I cut my teeth on Gears of War on the 360, but any third person shooter or action adventure games are best (IMO) on the controller, purely from an ergonomic standpoint.
Specific ones that work for me; The Witcher 2, Prince of Persia 2008, Saints Row, Dead Space, Darksiders (before anyone asks, not a good game, but controls well)
I actually specifically bought my controller for the PC for Beat Hazard, and racing games are a no brainer too.
Even though I game exclusively on PC at the moment I still like to kick back and play whenever I can so I use the controller for anything except strategy games, the very occasional FPS, or MMOs. I wish SWTOR was playable with a controller, it's the most appealing thing I've heard about FF XIV.
Regarding the thoughts of reviewers, I think Ben Abraham gave a pretty good overview of the bigger thought movements over the course of the genre.
Ben's good people. I like Ben.
Regarding the thoughts of reviewers, I think Ben Abraham gave a pretty good overview of the bigger thought movements over the course of the genre.
He mentioned Bill Kunkel! I got to meet him! And I interviewed him!
I can't find the audio to the interview though...
It was interesting getting to talk with him, though. He helped fill me with greater confidence that I may stand a chance as a games writer after all.