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Comparison of the usefulness of endoscopic sphincterotomy, endoscopic papillary large-balloon dilation with combined approaches for common bile duct stones.
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Objective: To investigate endoscopic teatment of common bile duct stones (CDS) in patients by sphincter small incision combined with balloon dilatation of the the efficacy and safety. Method: 296 patients with common bile duct stones treated in our department between July 2009 and July 2013, randomized comparison of SES +ELBD (group A, n = 104) and EPBD alone (group B, n = 96), traditional EST (group C, n = 96) for the treatment of CDS. A group underwent small incision endoscopic sphincterotomy (< 0.5cm), Wilson-cook, the balloon according to the size of stone and dilatation of common bile duct dilatation teat sphincter (diameter of 12, 15, 18mm), the position of the balloon adjustment under X-ray monitoring, balloon injection pressure 5atm, maintain 1min, intermittent 1min, expanding again 1 times, to fully expanded papillae group B, expansion method of operation with the above A group; C group adopts the push-pull papillotome, according to the size of stone, EST usually 10 ~ 15mm. After the stone basket stone, part of patients with stone to stone basket after mechanical lithotripsy(ML). Results: ERCP total success rate was 96.3% (285/296). Remove the complete stone rate once: 94.23% in A group and B group 91.67%, C group 83.75% patients, not a clear stones placed biliary drainage tube. Mechanical lithotripsy group A: 10/99 cases (10.10%), group B: 12/92 cases (13.04%), group C: 8/94, 8.51%. A group of 8/99 cases occurred complications (8.08%), group B: 10/92 cases (10.87%), C group17/94 cases (18.09%). 6 cases of acute pancreatitis after operation in A group, 2 cases of acute cholangitis, 4 cases of hemorrhage after operation in B group, 6 cases of acute pancreatitis after operation; 7 cases of hemorrhage after operation in C group, including 1 cases of endoscopic hemostasis, 10 cases of acute pancreatitis; were cured conservatively, no perforation occurred in three groups. A group and C group is a complete stone clearance rate were statistically significant (P <0.05), the complication rate of A group and C group had significant difference (P <0.05). Conclusion: SES +ELBD than the traditional EST on rates of successful stone removal in the first session is high, the low rate of complications of ERCP。 Key word:small endoscopic sphincterotomy; endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation; common duct stone; complication


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Jon Gruden: Matt Patricia, his beard perfect for 'Hard Knocks,' not Raiders
Jon Gruden expressed little interest this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in having the Oakland Raiders be the team covered in the upcoming season of "Hard Knocks."
Instead, Gruden believes that the Detroit Lions should be offered up as the NFL's annual sacrificial lamb, as it were, for the long-running HBO series.
Why? Matt Patricia … and his beard.
Beyond Gruden's Raiders and Patricia's Lions, the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Washington Redskins are candidates for "Hard Knocks." The NFL has a set of conditions and criteria in place that determines which teams are eligible for the show, and those five squads satisfy them.
What inspired Gruden suggesting that the Lions, not the Raiders, should be on "Hard Knocks" is how Patricia joked at a fan forum in February that the "Silver and Black" would be great for the show.
"I think Jon Gruden is an excellent choice for that show," Patricia said, via the Detroit Free Press. "I think the Oakland Raiders and everything they've got going on right now would be fantastic viewing for everybody to watch."
The Raiders head coach pointed out Thursday how Patricia's personality — and bushy facial hair — would provide great fodder for "Hard Knocks" cameras.
"Appreciate Matt Patricia, my friend, offering that up to me," Gruden said. "That beard that Patricia has, he's going to be a star. I mean he's going to be one of the future television stars. I'd be surprised if Monday Night Football doesn't put him upstairs in the future."
NFL teams, not surprisingly, regard having to appear on "Hard Knocks" as something to avoid, as evidenced by what last year's team said about the situation before begrudgingly accepting their fate. Having camera crews covering all the behind-the-scenes action at camp only serves as a distraction as teams try to get in their work ahead of the season.
While entertaining for fans, "Hard Knocks" is not where teams want to be seen, which is why Gruden and Patricia playing "Hot Potato" with the situation hardly comes as a surprise.


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North Carolina, Oct. 23, 2018 – To date, Hurricane Florence has caused an overall property damage that tops up to an estimated $45 Billion across the Carolinas and Virginia, with 53 confirmed deaths.
In an effort to help ease the great burdens families now face in returning to normalcy, Tzu Chi USA will be offering financial aid this weekend, October 27-28, to qualifying homeowners affected by Florence in three North Carolina cities.
These include Fayetteville, Lumberton, and New Bern. Homeowners may qualify for assistance if they meet the following criteria:
- Dwelling must have received classification by the American Red Cross or FEMA as either destroyed or sustaining major damage AND
- Dwelling must be located in one of the following zip codes:
- Fayetteville: 28301, 28303, 28304, 28305, 28306, 28311, 28312, 28314, 28441
- Lumberton: 23858, 28360
- New Bern: 28560, 28562
Homeowners must meet both criteria in order to qualify.
To receive aid, homeowners must fill out our online registration form to request an appointment. Applicants will then be contacted by Tzu Chi USA to confirm an appointment if they meet all qualifications. For more information about registration, please contact [email protected]
Earlier this September, Tzu Chi Relief volunteers worked with the American Red Cross and local fire department officials to determine which areas of North Carolina were most critically hit by Hurricane Florence. They documented the extent of damage sustained to homes and property, intent on returning to help. See the assessment in action here.
One of them included the town of New Bern, where Tzu Chi's Greater Washington DC Regional Chapter Executive Director Frank Chen called the Temple Baptist Church to ask what kind of help was needed. Pastor Jim Pennington expressed hope in being able to work together for the betterment of the community, across religious borders.
After a disaster, Tzu Chi USA strives to provide not only financial aid, but emotional support; a crucial element to overcoming the trauma of losing valuable, irreplaceable property, a job, a home, a family member, and more. Our volunteers are equally dedicated to this cause.
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Spring Valley, CA – Cyclist Seriously Injured at Olive & Bancroft DrSan Diego Legal News
Spring Valley, CA (May 8, 2020) – On Thursday night, May 7th, a 53-year-old bicyclist was seriously injured following a hit-and-run collision in Spring Valley, California. The man was traveling south on Bancroft Drive in the bike lane when he was hit by a car near the intersection with Olive Drive. The accident reportedly took place at around 8:15 p.m.
Few details on the identity of the driver or the description of the vehicle are known at this time. Officials believed the culprit was driving a dark-colored vehicle. The cyclist suffered critical injuries and was transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital for treatment.
He is believed to be in stable condition. An ongoing investigation into the crash is being managed by the California Highway Patrol.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Hit-&-Run Accidents in California
Current trends show that hit-and-run crashes are becoming more frequent. In 2015 alone, there were 737,100 reported hit-and-run crashes across the country. The following marked a record for fatal hit-and-run crashes, with 2,049 reported fatalities.
Cyclists, even when they follow the necessary safety protocol, have little protection when colliding with a motor vehicle. Common road hazards like potholes, ice, cracks, or slick roads are a much greater risk for riders than drivers. California car crashes can leave riders paralyzed, as amputees, or with other types of permanent disability.
At the Coastal Legal Center, our team of California bicycle crash attorneys advocates for innocent riders who have faced injury and harm due to careless drivers. Insurance companies often try to close the case early, effectively eliminating any additional compensation you may be entitled to. If you've been injured by a negligent driver, call us today at (619) 231- 0724.
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Take-Two-CEO Strauss Zelnick is of the opinion that the GTA games are sold undervalue so far.
Could GTA 6 be considerably more expensive to release than previous games?
New York, USA – For years, GTA fans have been eagerly awaiting news about GTA 6, but Rockstar Games is silent and silent. Again and again, alleged leaks and rumors about the new GTA appear, but so far all of them have remained unconfirmed. Nevertheless, the fans don't let up and keep on hoping for an upcoming release. But after an interview with Take-Two-Boss, the fans fear a crass GTA 6 price increase.
Will GTA 6 price raise?
There are leaks to GTA 6, such as a hyper-realistic trailer of GTA 6 in a retro setting. But like some news before, this trailer was also created by a fan. Although fans are bullying Rockstar Games on social media about when news about GTA 6 will finally be released, they haven't received a satisfying answer so far.
Since the US election, there are now rumors circulating in the short news service Twitter that a release of GTA 6 could finally become reality because Donald Trump would soon no longer be president. Rock star boss Dan Houser already commented on this in 2018 and said that he would not release GTA 6 during Trump's presidency.
Maybe that's why fans might have to wait that long for news about the release. Some even assume that Grand Theft Auto 6 will never be released, but that GTA 5 will be re-released for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Now Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has also joined in and clarifies some things.
The US election results is tomorrow. If Biden is elected, Rockstar Games can safely announce GTA 6 but the game may not be set in the present time. 2016 changed things. https://t.co/Mz717dtnGW #GTA6 pic.twitter.com/BKdppX86OZ
— GTA 6 News & Leaks (@TheGTANewswire) November 3, 2020
The CEO of Take-Two was recently asked by investors whether he could imagine publishing games like Grand Theft Auto as a free-to-play title. Strauss Zelnick replied that he already has the feeling that he is selling games like GTA or Red Dead Redemption below value. Zelnick argued that while gamers could buy the games for around $60 per game, the online modes would be completely free. In addition, the developers would "deliver the highest quality experiences in the business" and charge much less than they are actually worth.
GTA 6: will be released under the new US president Biden.
In addition, Rockstar and Take-Two would provide an ongoing and free component to each game, which would be completely optional for the developers. In response to the initial question, Zelnick said that he doesn't want to rule out the possibility that certain experiences could be played for free at some point as an entry point.
However, he is more of a fan of "connected" free-to-play experiences. In these experiences, people know the value of the game one hundred percent and pay for it as well. Afterward, they have however a continuously free experience, which can last for years. After all, Grand Theft Auto Online has already been successful for seven years and will also set a new record this fiscal year.
It remains exciting and it remains to be seen if and when news of the release of GTA 6 will arrive. Perhaps we will actually hear about the release date on January 20, 2021, when Trump will officially no longer be president. Last but not least, an insider read details about the huge world of GTA 6.


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Italian Market #6Historical Images of Philadelphia William Rapp Collection
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ive men have been arrested after four men were found with stab wounds in Norwich.
Officers were called the scene at a property in Hemming Way shortly after 5pm following reports of a stabbing, Norfolk Constabulary said.
They found a man in his 20s inside the property with knife wounds.
About 15 minutes later, a further call was received from the ambulance service reporting that three men had been found on Marriott's Way, near to Barker Street, with stab wounds.
Two of the men are in a critical condition while the other two men have serious but non life-threatening injuries.
Five men have been arrested in connection with the incident and inquiries are ongoing, the force said.
A number of cordons have been put in place in connection with the incident and although inquiries are in their early stages, officers are treating this as an isolated incident and do not believe there is a wider threat to the public.
Anyone who witnessed anything should contact Norwich CID on 101 quoting incident 338 and October 27.


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So said New York Mets announcer Gary Cohen after one of the more stunning May series you're ever going to see: New York not only swept the first-place Philadelphia Phillies, but held the two-time reigning NL champs without a run all three games in Queens.
The Mets have now won five in a row — all against last year's World Series participants. The Mets took the final two games of the three-game series against the New York Yankees.
I'm still not sold on Jerry Manuel as manager, and this 25-23 team is very much a week-to-week deal. (New York now travels to Milwaukee and then San Diego.)
But this has been a very, very good week.


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The right pricing strategy
The right pricing strategy is a key success factor for any company and should therefore be given high priority. In previous articles we have already dealt with digital pricing in general, "Price optimization with the 7Cs of pricing" and in detail with "Optimal pricing – The best methods for the pricing process" and "Price determination – methods for optimal pricing decisions". In order to find the right pricing strategy, it is important to determine and combine the appropriate methods depending on the specific case. With the value driver analysis, this article focuses on an innovative method for finding the right pricing strategy.
The best methods for the right pricing strategy
The decision on the appropriate methods and combination depends on these criteria:
1. the status of the offer
(a) Product idea in pre-development stage
(b) Already developed offer?
(c) Product launched on the market?
2. the budget
3. the time available
4. the impact on market transparency
5. the structure of the customers (number, regional distribution, distribution of sales and profits)
6. methodological competence
In more than 300 pricing projects by our guest author and pricing strategy expert Frank Frohmann, survey-based methods (conjoint measurement and direct price queries using an adapted price sensitivity meter) have proven their worth.
Price elasticity estimates based on an internal workshop are always recommended by the author for cross-validation as a addition to customer surveys!
A combination of the adapted price sensitivity meter method with conjoint measurement and expert estimation for the company's most important focus products is a logical step. Expert workshops can be significantly expanded in the future through the potential of artificial intelligence.
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Innovative methods: value driver analysis and price value map
The following description of the value driver analysis approach combines tasks of pricing strategy and optimization in a logical-stringent approach. A variety of methods of strategic pricing (competitive advantage matrix, target prioritization, etc.) and price optimization (price sensitivity measurement, expert estimation, conjoint measurement, etc.) are combined depending on the initial situation. The combination is based on all six criteria outlined above.
The following section shows how the optimal price-benefit ratio can be derived methodically. "Optimal" comprises the best possible compromise from the customer and company perspective. It involves the two dimensions "value-to-customer" (added value) and price (value skimming; monetization).
Evaluation of the benefit-price positioning
The aim is to systematically evaluate one's own benefit-price positioning in the first step: from the customer's point of view and in comparison with competitors. In the second step, an optimal product positioning is derived by integrating customer requirements, competitor offers and willingness to pay.
For this purpose, one combines one's own position in customer perception with the logic of price optimization already outlined. Value drivers are at the core of benefit-price optimization. "Value drivers" are all purchase factors relevant for the customer. They influence the decision for a vendor and the price the customer will pay. These purchasing criteria go far beyond product performance. They also result from accompanying services (such as customer service), the brand, the packaging or intangible values. The starting point for discussing value drivers with customers is their need respectively the problem to be solved.
Value criteria for product and price optimization
The following characteristics of value criteria are relevant for product and price optimization in your pricing strategy. Value drivers are
1. subjective -> the perception of the customer is key
2. relative -> the relevance always results from the comparison to the competitors
3. segment-specific -> the weighting of the value drivers varies considerably across different price dimensions, e.g. regions, customer segments or sales channels
4. dynamic -> the meaning can vary greatly over time
The combination of individual value drivers, their relative importance and their influence on various competitors determines the perceived performance of the company in a competitive comparison. The target positioning of the company's own products is derived from the perception of the value drivers by customers.
From the four characteristics of value drivers, the following requirements for companies result from a methodological perspective:
Value drivers have to:
1. be discussed together with customers
2. be screened against important active competitors and potential new competitors
3. be assessed in a differentiated manner with regard to their consequences for segments (target groups, regions, distribution channels, etc.)
4. be constantly questioned
Phases of the value driver analysis
The individual phases of a value driver analysis are described in the following as a project outline. The starting point is the analysis of the perception of products from the customer's perspective. Three constellations can be distinguished:
- Product ideas before the research and development phase
- Products that have already been developed and are about to be launched on the market
- Products already introduced to the market
The individual phases of a value driver analysis are described below:
Step 1: Survey design:
Specification of:
- Customers (Which customers should be interviewed? Which functional units are included in the case of business customers)
- Product (To which offer does the survey refer?)
- Competition (Which competitors are included in the comparison of performance?)
- Other price dimensions (Which regions and sales channels do we want to include? Which time horizon do we use as a basis?)
Step 2: Data collection:
Evaluation by customers in individual interviews. In B2B industries, multi-person interviews in the context of a buying center are particularly efficient. Customer evaluation refers to two dimensions:
- Importance of all value drivers: Interval scale: 1 ("no relevance") to 9 ("very important"). The importance of the price is also recorded on a scale from 1 to 9. The result of the price-related importance query serves as an initial indication of the customer's price sensitivity.
- Perceived benefit: Interval scale: 1 (very poor) to 9 (very good) for the own company and all relevant competitors.
Parallel to the customer interviews, experts from sales, application technology, customer service, etc. should also be interviewed to assess the value drivers from the customers' perspective. It is very helpful to analyze whether the management's self-assessment (internal perspective) matches the perception of the customers (external perspective).
Step 3: Creation of the competitive advantage matrix:
Objective: Visualization of the market position of the product in a competitive comparison.
Step 4: Derivation of the benefit-price portfolio ("Value Price Map"):
The competitive advantage matrix is only an intermediate stage in the integrated method of value-based pricing. The trade-off between price and performance is of decisive importance. This is made methodically transparent. For this purpose, the price must be conceptually separated from the value drivers. This separation is done both numerically and graphically. The aim is to derive a price dimension and a benefit dimension.
The perceived price-performance ratio compared to all major competitors can be derived with the help of the benefit-price portfolio (Frohmann 2008b, 2014b). The aim is to consolidate the perceived relative benefit-price positioning. The total benefit of all competitors is shown on the vertical axis. Mathematically, the total benefit results from the sum of the importance multiplied by the perceived performance across all value drivers. The price positioning of all competitors is visualized on the horizontal axis. The special advantage of the portfolio is the structured presentation of the two decisive dimensions of pricing in a perception map: "value generation" (customer benefit) and "value extraction" (price).
Step 5: Detailed analysis of the benefit-price positions of all competitors:
The core of strategic pricing considerations in the context of pricing strategy is the concurrent consideration of price and perceived performance of one's own offers relative to those of the competition. It is about positioning in terms of relative price and relative performance. The critical assumptions are as follows:
a) the price should be in a certain proportion to the benefit
b) In each product category there is a highly competitive area in terms of price and benefit. Here, significant price or product changes by one competitor lead to effects on all other competitors. This delimitable benefit-price framework is called the competition radius.
c) The positioning of the company within the competitive radius determines its exploitation of the market potential. The author's projects have shown a high correlation between the two target values, especially in B2B industries. Whenever possible, the relative price-performance perception and the relative market share should be considered in the overall context.
Analysis of the differences in benefits
The origins of the differences in benefits between the individual companies must be analysed in detail. The relevant issues in this context include:
- Why is our position better or worse?
- How can we improve our positioning most from the customer's perspective?
- Is there potential – with a view not least to costs – to reduce services sensibly?
- What results from all these findings for our target price positioning?
Further recommendations:
a) The analysis must necessarily be segment-specific. Regional, customer group-specific or channel-specific details shall be recorded.
b) The price willingness of end customers and sales agents is influenced by different characteristics. Where requirements and price willingness differ significantly, market cultivation must also be differentiated.
c) The relative price situation and the relative performance in relation to the competition must be optimised. A long-term, dynamic approach is crucial for market success.
d) For offers not yet introduced to the market – or for product ideas before the development phase – no price is as yet available. In these cases, the starting point for portfolio positioning on the price axis must be determined. Competitors must be positioned on the horizontal dimension in terms of price. The core of integrated value-based pricing is the subsequent case-specific integration of the results of price optimization methods into value driver analysis.
In the steps 6 and 7, the starting point of the portfolio is determined on the price axis (abscissa).
Step 6: Integration of market research data on price acceptance (adapted PSM method):
First the optimal price is calculated on the basis of the adapted PSM method.
Step 7: Inclusion of the optimal price based on an expert estimate:
The aim is to cross-validate the results of the customer survey through an internal expert workshop.
The starting price – as the starting point for the further analysis steps – is determined by an overall optimization within the framework of the adapted PSM method and the expert estimate.
Step 8: Optimization of the benefit-price portfolio:
In this phase, scenarios for portfolio optimization are derived. The focus is on possible adjustments to the price-benefit position. The essential information basis for this is:
1. the additional customer benefit for performance improvements (e.g. a reduction of the delivery time from three weeks to two weeks)
2. the internal costs for possible variations of the value drivers
There are two main options in the event of unfavourable positioning:
a) Lower the price of the product while maintaining constant performance.
b) Improve the value positioning while keeping the price unchanged.
To determine the exact extent of the adjustment, the trade-off between performance and price is relevant from the customer's point of view. This requires a focus on the value drivers that are particularly important for the customer. The maxim is: Differentiation from the competition should be made on the value drivers that are of paramount importance to the customer. When determining the target positioning, it is imperative that the overriding specifications of the strategy (product, product line, business unit strategy) and the business model are taken into account. The target positioning does not necessarily have to be geared to profit as a target. Other possible guidelines for determining the optimum price are maximizing sales or achieving a minimum quantity or a target market share. Particularly in digitized industries, the price-performance perceptions for products introduced to the market must be checked regularly. In certain constellations, companies choose a target positioning that combines a relatively low price with a high relative performance. When entering digitized markets or in the course of expanding existing market shares, a particularly attractive price/performance ratio can make strategic sense.
Summary: Objectives of value driver analysis for the development of the right pricing strategy
The overall objectives of value driver analysis can be described as follows:
1. Integration and standardisation: Methods for measuring benefits (e.g. competitive advantage matrix) and price optimisation (e.g. adapted PSM method; expert estimation) are linked in a contextually logical sequence. Benefit data and price acceptance are stored in a decision support tool without media discontinuities.
2. Flexible use of methods: Methods and analyses are tailored to the specifics and restrictions of individual product categories and industries. Among the most important framework conditions are: Financial resources; time budget; product status; access to customers.
3. Cross-validation: Combined use of methods to increase the validity of results. The strong focus on price – as a disadvantage of isolated price queries – is eliminated. For example, the adapted PSM method is linked to a discussion of benefits. Price acceptance can be measured for different product constellations. Benefit and price are considered as a whole by combining the methods.
4. Extension of the results: The results are to be used efficiently in upstream and downstream processes. The analysis of the benefit-price positioning of relevant competitors can be used as input for strategic scenarios. The competitive strength index is one of the most important input data for pricing strategy derivation.
In addition, to derive the price models of a company, the input data of the value driver analysis can be used very effectively.
5. "Value selling" in the context of implementation (cf. Chapter 6, Frohmann, 2018) is based directly on the process steps of value driver analysis. The perspective there is turned towards the individual customer: from the derivation of target prices for a product, individual target prices are derived for negotiations with customers in the context of "value selling".
6. Basis for the pricing of new products:
The method is particularly suitable for products that have already been developed and are about to be launched on the market. The customer's perceived positioning in the benefit-price portfolio is the starting point for defining the target position in relation to the competition. In essence, it is a matter of balancing between short-term profit (margin focus) and long-term growth (volume focus). In the first case, one will enter the market with a – relative to the benefit – high price. If the priority is on volumes and market shares, this argues in favour of positioning in the upper left quadrant. Two well-known standard strategies in pricing result from the considerations outlined above: Skimming pricing and penetration pricing.
About Frank Frohmann:
Frank Frohmann has already been engaged with questions of digitalization in projects for B2C and B2B companies at the end of the 90s. His comprehensive wealth of experience with digitization strategies and price optimization is based on three main fields of activity: External management consulting (Simon-Kucher & Partners; since 1996), operational price management (Lufthansa; cargo and passenger) and in-house consulting (Bosch and Evonik, among others). His book "Digitales Pricing" (only available in German) was published by Springer Verlag in September 2018.
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40 best PC games: the must-play titles you can't afford to miss
Update: Inspired by Arma III and H1Z1 mod Battle Royale (as well as official H1Z1 mode King of the Hill), PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is a shooter that's less about killstreaks and more about surviving. Read on to number 20 on our list to find out more!
PC gaming is arguably in its golden age right now. Though it doesn't, nor will it ever, have Nintendo games on its leash, it's hard for console makers to catch up. Featuring wildly popular exclusives, like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, PC gaming is unyielding in every way.
Nowadays, virtually every gamepad known to man is compatible with PC. What's more, you don't even need a lengthy HDMI cable anymore to play PC games in your living room – , all you need is a robust internet connection.
But how do you know which are the best PC games to buy? Well, we've made a list detailing all of the top PC games on the market – from the massive and gorgeous The Witcher 3 to tactical and competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
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After its debut at Sony's Gamescom 2014 media briefing, we didn't hear much about Ninja Theory's latest action-adventure game, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. But, slated to release on both PC and PS4, the game will surely run best on a high-end gaming rig – just as Ninja Theory's last big game, DmC: Devil May Cry, did in 2013.
This time, however, the Heavenly Sword developer has gone independent, publishing Hellblade on its lonesome. Based on Celtic and Norse mythology, the game revolves around a heroine known as Senua who hacks and slashes her way through a living hellscape illustrating the darkness of her own thoughts.
And, being the shorter narrative-driven title that it is, PC gamers will appreciate the frugal $29 (£24, AU$39) price tag that it bears.
Expected: August 8, 2017
Cities: Skylines is SimCity updated for the modern era (and for those dissuaded by always-online DRM), proving a breath of fresh air for would-be mayors. Its core gameplay lets you dig deep into the various aspects of running a sprawling virtual city – from economics to macro and micro management and land planning. But Cities: Skylines really shines when it comes to mods, which allow you to create custom maps, assets and tools to share with other online players.
Dragon Age: Inquisition places you in the heart of a huge, vibrant world on a far greater scale than its predecessors, and it does an excellent job of making you feel in command. Packing in a huge 90 hours (and the rest) of game play into its story line, Inquisition's smart dialogue, compelling plot, savvy progression system and massive sandbox world will have you engrossed for months on end. Think the Elder Scrolls games meets the Diablo franchise and you're halfway there.
From the makers (and universe) of World of Warcraft, Hearthstone is easy to learn, but hard to master. Like the MMO its inspired by, Hearthstone combines classes, characters and a bit of random fortune when pitting you against either computerized or online opponents. Stick with and you'll not only be rewarded by improved skill, but by in-game rewards as well. Keep in mind that, though, that while its accessibility might lead to addiction, don't expect to be a world-class Hearthstone champion right off the bat. Practice makes perfect, right?
- Read: Hearthstone arrives on iPad, but it is better on tablet or PC?
Though it's arguably not as difficult as previous entries in the series, From Software's Dark Souls 3 takes everything you like about the Souls series and combines it with elements found in Bloodborne, the developer's more recent game for PS4.
Don't get us wrong — Dark Souls 3 is no walk in the park. It still takes skill to master its complex combat system, but it plays fair too, inviting more casual gamers to take part in its bleak, fantastical world. Plus, on the bright side, it brings remarkably better PC optimization than that of the first game.
Pillars of Eternity is a sprawling RPG in the vein of Baldaur's Gate or Icewind Dale that combines highly detailed technical combat with hundreds of hours of gameplay. It has refreshingly low system requirements on the PC but still looks incredible thanks to its simple but effective art style, which harks back to those aforementioned isometric fantasy RPGs of the 2000s. But it's not all about nostalgia: Pillars of Eternity has enough interesting characters, baddies and clever writing to make it a modern classic of its own.
Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most anticipated console ports to ever hit the PC. You probably didn't need telling twice to head back into Los Santos's hugely detailed and interactive world, but it's ten times more fun with the PC's richer graphics and smooth 60 frames per second gameplay. Once you're done with its 31-hour storyline or had your fill blazing around the city causing chaos, an ever expanding list of GTA V mods – from fine tuning cars or throwing vehicles around with a Gravity Gun – are bound to keep you entertained for some time.
- Read: This is what GTA 5 looks like through an Oculus Rift
BioShock is a first-person shooter that takes concepts from Ayn Rand's Atlast Shrugged and tosses them underseas. To be exact, BioShock takes place in an underwater city called Rapture, free from government regulation, designed for artists and entrepreneurs to thrive. Of course, not all goes well in a city where the residents have all the power and, well, stop what you're doing and play it right now if you haven't already.
You're in for one of the great games if you play BioShock, one that balances story elements with horror nigh-perfectly. There's a remastered version out there now, too, which is free of charge if you own the original.
Set 15 years after the events of the first Alien film from 1979, Alien: Isolation is the suspense-packed game that fans of the franchise have been crying out for. Playing the role of Amanda Ripley, daughter of Alien protagonist Ellen Ripley, your mission is to track down and recover the flight recorder of the Nostromo spacecraft from the first Alien film which has been located aboard the Sevastopol space station. First and foremost a stealth game, Isolation ramps up the tension by providing you with minimal weaponry. Its excellent graphics shine on high-end PCs and clever AI helps ramp up the dread, leaving you to quiver when turning every corner.
- Read: How the tech of Alien Isolation will scare you back into the 1970s
If nothing else, Overwatch breaks the norm of gray-ish cover shooters competitive gaming year after year. Its bright, vibrant colors are complemented by likeable characters, each decorated with their own interesting backstories which, although they aren't present in the game, make for fun web comics nevertheless.
Overwatch is also a technical feat in that it can run smoothly even on older PCs. What's more, the PC version is cheaper than on consoles, so long as you don't opt for the Origins Edition. That goes without mentioning its astounding community of players. By now, there's no excuse to sign into your Battle.net account and take every character – from Ana to Zenyatta – for a test run in Overwatch today.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive remains a fantastic update to a timeless classic that continues to live on thanks to its vast online communities. A well-rounded tactical shooter that builds on the simple Terrorists vs Counter-Terrorists gameplay mechanics of Counter-Strike 1.6 and Counter-Strike: Source, CS: GO updates classic maps such as Italy and Dust while keeping adding new modes in Arms Race and Demolition. Simpler than Battlefield but more nuanced than the Call of Duty franchise, it's a shooter for those who like to run, gun and think – if only a little bit.
- Read: 9 games that are far better on PC than consoles
Ubisoft's latest shooter marks Far Cry's most beautiful outing yet. Its graphically-rich world is eye-popping on high-end PCs, and you'll see plenty of it thanks to a 30+ hour-long campaign. Aside from the main campaign, there are plenty of things to do in Kyrat – from hostage rescue and assassination missions to escort quests, resource collecting and, of course, avoiding being killed by bullets or rampaging animals. Whether you're tearing across the savanna in a rickety car or slinging grenades around like tennis balls, survival has never been such a blast.
- Read: Far Cry 4: Building the anecdote factory
FTL (Faster Than Light) puts you command of running a spaceship and looking after its crew. Featuring a complex game mechanism that involves maintaining weapons, engines, shields and other areas, in addition to tactical combat, FTL can get extremely in-depth over time. Whether you're ordering your crew to quite literally put out fires on deck in the heat of battle, or are navigating through asteroid fields, FTL is as much about long-term progression and satisfaction as it is quick fixes. Don't let its indie stylings fool you: this is game with untold depth and scary levels of addictiveness.
A 90s classic brought back to life (unlike its main protagonist), Grim Fandango Remastered is a successful attempt at reviving one of the PC's best adventure games of all time. Combining writing that matches the funniest dark comedies with clever puzzles and a still-impressive art style, Grim Fandango was the most entertaining work of art to take place in a Mexican setting for years until Breaking Bad came along. Now with updated graphics, sound and better controls, Manna Calavera's adventure has never looked so good.
- Read: Grim Fandango is headed to the PS4 and Vita
Four years after its initial release, Skyrim is going as strong as ever thanks to a vast selection of mods and high-resolution texture packs. Even if you're only interested in playing the vanilla version of the RPG, it offers more than 100 hours of gameplay.
Throw in three action packs DLC expansion packs (Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn), and it lasts even longer. That Skyrim has been compared to graphically superior but similar RPG blockbuster The Witcher 3 is testament to its enduring popularity. Step into Skyrim and you too can be an adventurer – just try not to take an arrow in the knee.
- Read: 9 games that are far better on PC than consoles
Originally launched as an Arma II mod, DayZ is a standalone zombie shooter with a difference. Not only do you have to mind the undead when wandering around its sprawling maps, but other online players too. Armed with a lead pipe and carrying nothing but a backpack and a flashlight, you'll need wits and guile to survive.
Pretty much the opposite of adrenaline-packed zombie fests such as Left4Dead, you'll spent half of the time evading the undead and the other using a shovel to fend off any humans who are bent on trying to steal your last box of matches. And take it from us – they will try.
- Read: Is the MMORPG on the verge of extinction?
The phrase "build it, and they will come" quite literally rings true when it comes to Minecraft, the game that has been bought by more than 19 million people. The survival-themed sandbox RPG lets players build their own worlds or explore others, using the game's multiple block types to construct anything from small huts to extravagant castles and beyond.
Minecraft's ultimate appeal revolves around its open-ended nature. Creative types can build and destroy to their hearts' content, while solo players can concentrate on not being eaten by the zombie hordes that emerge at night. A modern-day classic that has spawned its own genre, it's not to be missed.
- Read: How Minecraft is helping kids learn to code
The Orange Box may be showing its age, but it remains a must-play collection of games – particularly for FPS fans. Half-Life 2, technically still the most recent game in Valve's franchise (excluding its Episode 1 and 2 add-ons), remains a modern masterpiece and is famed for being the first game to intelligently apply physics to its puzzles and combat set-pieces.
The collection's other titles aren't too shabby either: Portal takes gravity-based puzzles to the extreme by equipping the player with the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device (also known as the Portal Gun), which places two portals for objects to pass through, while Team Fortress 2 continues to go from strength-to-strength thanks to the introduction of custom gear and well-balanced team combat.
- Read: 9 games that are far better on PC than consoles
Gorgeous graphics? Check. Huge explorable environments? Check. Enthralling combat? Of course. The Witcher 3 stands tall as one of the most ambitious open-world RPGs yet, combining Skyrim's unrestrained epicness with Grand Theft Auto 5's scale. While the game has been criticised for its inventory niggles, less-than-enthralling plot and not quite matching the graphics shown in its promo materials, it's so ambitious and jam-packed with detail that the package lives up to the hype. Huge, beautiful and an absolute time-sink, you'll want to scour every inch of The Witcher 3's glorious world.
- Read: Consoles held The Witcher 3's graphics back, but PC gaming is far from cursed
Id Software's Doom was a phenomena for PC gamers in the 90s. The crudely rendered first-person shooter series was as controversial as it was beloved, largely thanks to its cutting-edge depictions of gore and violence that only a computer could deliver. Parents be damned, the franchise has made a comeback in 2016 with a fresh restart, appropriately titled Doom. Although the multiplayer might not appeal to shooter fans regardless of age, the single player campaign will pit you against demons in Hell for a lengthy experience that's as bloody as it is satisfying.
If Forza Horizon 3 is the racing game for newcomers to the genre, Assetto Corsa is one for the veterans. Its obtuse handling and asinine difficulty straight from the get-go make it a toss-up for one of the most realistic racing simulators of all-time. Though you can get it on consoles, unlike Project Cars, this is a game that was developed specifically with PC in mind. Everything about Assetto Corsa, from its demanding career mode to its deep-seated driving mechanics make it a joy for die-hard petrol heads, even if it's difficulty curve is often just backbreaking.
- Read: Why realistic PC racer Project Cars is the torque of the town
Modelled after the 1984 game Elite, Elite: Dangerous is one of the most ambitious space sims around. Featuring an in-game galaxy based on the real Milky Way (how's 400 billion stars for depth?), the ultimate goal is to advance your rankings to Elite status by levelling up combat, trading and exploration.
Starting out with a rickety ship and 1,000 credits in your space suit's back pocket, you'll need to turn to piracy, trading, exploring, mining or bounty hunting to rise through the intergalactic ranks. Doing so takes time and requires serious graft, but the experience provides a level of satisfaction that few other titles can match. And then there's the Oculus Rift…
From developer Playdead, the same team that devised the acclaimed (and platform ubiquitous) Limbo, comes another eerie tale. Like Limbo, Inside follows another nameless boy in a bleak world that's apparently out to get you. Only, this time, there's at least a few shades of color to keep you from complete despair. It's not clear why, but the mute protagonist in Inside is being chased down by what appears to a group of shadowy men.
Nothing is explained in either spoken dialogue or text, so for the most part you're on your own when it comes to figuring out the story. Nonetheless, Inside is bound to be an instant classic; although, revealing anything about it would inch into spoiler territory.


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In the previous episode titled, "How to Expand Your Mind To Go BIG with Multifamily Investing," I make the argument that Bigger is Better. I stand by that, so please listen to that episode before you listen to this one! However, if you go through the exercises laid out in that episode and still don't feel comfortable with going big, I have a Plan B: duplexes
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[7:05] Vision setting is important but don't let your vision stop you from achieving your goals
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[8:51] Week 1: Educate yourself
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The creators of Fornite have optimized the game to run on all style of computers and consoles. Its cartoon-style graphics allow some older or less powerful computers to be able to run the game without losing its charm. Obviously, if your PC is modest, you will have to choose slightly simpler graphics, but the fun will remain the same. Take a look at our suggestions for making Fortnite run on your hardware smoothly, with little lag and with acceptable SPF.
Minimum Requirements to run FortniteThese are the minimums your hardware needs to run Fornite:
- Video Card : Intel HD 4000
- Processor : Core i3 2.4 Ghz
- Ram Memory : 4 GByte
- Operating System : Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
Optimizing the systemOf course, if your PC is older or modest, you will need to adjust some graphics parameters in the game to run smoothly. If you've never done it in any game, Fornite is a great way to start, because the preferences menu is simple and has everything you need. You can use system presets, including choosing "Auto" and letting the game choose for you. However, customizing some parameters will bring some advantages. Next, we'll explain how to make the most of every detail to be able to play Fortnite smoothly.
Window ModeIt is possible to run the game in Full Screen, Window mode or Full screen window . However, windowed mode consumes more resources because your graphics card has to render your desktop and game image at the same time. Tip : Full Screen Uses Less Resources
3D resolutionThis is the intended resolution for your game. The higher the resolution, the more pixels the image shows and therefore it will be sharper and more perfect. However, the higher the resolution, the more your PC will need to work and this will lower its performance. Ideally, it will be a compromise between maximum allowable resolution and PC performance. Tip : Use a resolution that is balanced between performance and graphics. 1080p has shown the best performance results.
Viewing DistanceThis parameter regulates how far objects in the game render. Adjusting to the minimum makes Fortnite's world much emptier, as only objects near the player are rendered. There was no substantial gain of SPF by setting this parameter to a minimum. Tip: If your PC is really slow, change it. If not, it is not worth moving.
EyeshadowsContrary to popular belief, it is shadows that shape light, especially in computer games. This is a parameter that has a great influence on the game running smooth or not. Setting Shadows to Medium or turning off completely increases Fortnite performance. Of course, the game loses in graphics, but Fortnite's cartoon-style art makes it very tolerable. Tip : Turn shadows down or turn off completely.
Anti-AliasingAliasing is a visual phenomenon that occurs in the fine details of the image: straight lines twinkle, seeming to be perforated in some cases. Your graphics card controls this with Anti-Aliasing, smoothing out those angles. We didn't notice much difference in performance even turning off, so just leave it at Medium. Tip : Put it in Medium.
TexturesIn games with a more realistic environment, such as PUBG or Arma 3, textures have a huge influence on performance. However, in Fornite this is barely noticeable by the already mentioned artistic style of the game. Set it to Medium or High, the difference is not that noticeable. Tip : put it in Medium, the difference is not noticeable
EffectsSetting the effects to Low, Medium or High didn't do much for the performance. Of course, some explosions and some shootings seemed slightly poorer, but nothing shocking. Can be set to Medium. Tip : Put it Low or Medium for a slight improvement.
Post ProcessingThis is the name given to the set of techniques that game developers use to make environments more appealing. At Fortnite, you can fully appreciate these effects when caught by Storm. The light gets a fuzzy bluish hue and the map's brightness itself changes. Post Processing is usually a cumbersome process for your computer and lowering this parameter can help to slightly increase performance. Either way, the Storm hurts your character. Tip: Put it Down
Less Lag, More WinsLag is a problem in any multiplayer game but there are a few strategies to avoid it:
- Check your connection by restarting your router if necessary.
- If possible, use a cable connection instead of Wi Fi.
- Turn off services that may be using the internet while you are playing. Programs like Steam, Origin, Battle.net, as well as streaming services like YouTube or Twitch.
- Check your region in Fortnite's "Game" menu. It is essential that you choose a server near your region.
A matter of energyRemember to check the power scheme of your PC. It needs to be in "High Performance" or similar to be able to take full advantage of it. If you have a notebook, plug the charger into a power outlet.
Summarizing the EssentialsFortnite is a game very well made and optimized to run smooth on many types of computers. Unless you have a charcoal-powered PC or are trying to play with your oven try:
- Set a resolution slightly lower than the maximum allowed by your PC;
- Turn off the shadows;
- Set Effects to "Low";
- Set Post Processing to "Low";
- Use a wired connection.


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The Bonanno Family
'What's There to Say?'
On the evening of October 20, 1964, Joseph Bonanno, the boss of the New York crime family that bore his name, sat down to dinner at an uptown restaurant with three of his attorneys: William Maloney, his partner Joe Allen, and Bonanno's Arizona attorney Lawrence D'Antonio. The sixty-year-old Bonanno was scheduled to appear before a grand jury the next day, and the lawyers had assembled to counsel him. Bonanno would later refer to this time of his life as being between a "hammer and anvil." The federal government was actively pursuing him for his organized-crime activities while at the same time the Mafia Commission, the mob's ruling body in America, had gotten wind of his plans to revamp their ranks through a series of planned assassinations in order to make himself boss of all bosses.
Bonanno felt he deserved the vaunted position since in his estimation he, unlike his so-called peers, was the only remaining "man of honor" in the tradition of the Sicilian Mafia. "Wealth," he would later write in his controversial 1983 autobiography, was a "by-product of power." According to Bonanno, Lucky Luciano and his ilk concerned themselves with "the most primitive consideration: making money"-an interesting statement coming from a man whose crime family made most of its profits from the sale and distribution of narcotics. During his unprecedented 33 year reign, Bonanno used his considerable ill-gotten gain to extend his empire beyond the New York City area, acquiring major interests in Arizona, California, Canada, Cuba, and Haiti.
The boss and his lawyers lingered long after their meal was over that night and finally left the restaurant close to midnight. They flipped up their overcoat collars against a steady drizzle as they flagged down a taxi. Bonanno, Maloney, and Allen got in, and Maloney told the driver to go to his apartment building at 36th Street and Park Avenue where they planned to continue their conference. Bonanno had been invited to stay at Maloney's apartment that night, so he wouldn't have to commute into Manhattan from his Long Island home for the next day's hearing. In his autobiography, Bonanno says that although he knew he was in hot water, he didn't fear for his life and traveled without a bodyguard.
When the taxi pulled up at the curb in front of Maloney's apartment, Allen got out first and walked to the canopy at the entrance to get out of the rain while Bonanno and Maloney argued over who would pay the fare. Bonanno insisted, and Maloney conceded, following his partner to the canopy as their client paid the driver.
Bonanno stepped onto the sidewalk, closed the door, and the taxi pulled away. He didn't notice the two men walking toward him until they grabbed him by the arms and roughly hustled him toward the corner.
"Come on, Joe," one of the men said. "My boss wants you."
According Bonanno's account, "they were tall, had long coats and brimmed hats."
Maloney shouted at them, but a gunshot into the sidewalk at his feet sent him scurrying for shelter.
The two men dragged Bonanno to a waiting car and shoved him in the backseat, ordering him to "crouch on the floor...head down." The car sped off, making several sharp turns that jostled the boss. Finally the car stopped turning and picked up speed. Bonanno assumed they were on a highway.
The two men told Bonanno he could sit up now and instructed him to sit between them. Their driver kept his eye on the road, and they started apologizing to Bonanno for having to manhandle him. That's when Bonanno recognized the two "sad faces." One was his cousin, Nino Maggadino, brother of Stefano Maggadino, the mob boss of Buffalo. The other man was Stefano's son Peter.
"Cosa si puo dire?" Peter said to his uncle Joe in Sicilian-accented Italian. "What's there to say?"
Bonanno said nothing. He knew why his cousin Stefano had ordered this kidnapping. Bonanno had put out a contract on Stefano Maggadino's life, but the plot had been revealed and thwarted. Obviously this was Maggadino's retaliation.
The car's headlights swept the curving entrance ramp that led to the George Washington Bridge. Through the car windows, Bonanno could see the shimmering waters of the Hudson River and the brightly lit Manhattan skyline to his left as they made their way to New Jersey.


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It seems like police are leaving the agency in numbers. It is interesting because I remember Moncrief's name on the thousands of cases I handled when I was a prosecutor. We as a society place great power in the hands of our officers and it bears a great responsibility. I hope whatever the result is going to be will be just.
A San Diego Police officer once accused of sexual misconduct has left the department, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Officer Donald Moncrief, 39, became the center of a District Attorney's Office investigation after a woman claimed he touched her inappropriately and exposed himself to her when he arrested her in Otay Mesa in 2013 for stealing a vehicle.
The SDPD soon placed Moncrief on paid leave as internal affairs looked into the accusation.
However, the DA's office decided not to file charges against him because investigators had insufficient evidence.
In late April, Moncrief filed a claim against the city and the SDPD for unspecified damages, accusing them of violating his rights under the Public Safety Officers' Bill of Rights.
He is also seeking damages for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress against those who disclosed his identity and private information when the allegations first came to light.
The claim requests compensation for lost wages, attorneys' fees and costs, pain and medical expenses related to therapy he and his family have had to undergo since the allegations arose.
When the claim was first filed, SDPD and city attorney's office officials said they cannot comment on pending legislation.
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For those of you who wish to pre-order the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8, you may do so from Celcom. The telco just announced that the pre-order for the device would open from 5 September to 10 September 2017. Just like Samsung's pre-order, you can enjoy savings and rewards worth RM888 when you pre-order the device from the telco.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is priced at RM3,999, but you don't have to pay the full price to get the latest flagship smartphone from the Korean company. Purchase it from a telco with a contract, and get the device at a subsidized price. Sadly though, Celcom did not unveil its phone bundle for the Galaxy Note 8, but they should be offering the phone with their latest Celcom First postpaid plans.
Last Friday, Samsung confirmed that the pre-order for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will take place from 5 – 10 September 2017. The smartphone is priced at RM3,999 and those who preorder the phone will receive RM321 cash rebate, a 5,100mAh battery pack, clear cover, and Samsung Protection Plus.
Samsung Protection Plus is an extended warranty program that offers 1-year extended warranty that covers mechanical and electrical breakdowns, as well as a one-time screen crack replacement for one year.
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Angelo Milano, the founder and designer of Roba di Sangue, may never have planned on becoming a fashion designer, but his outsider perspective has lent his designs an unexpected, attention-grabbing creativity. Milano created his line of eye-catching, screen-printed T-shirts after being encouraged to do so by a friend, and since then he's never worried about trends.
Since the line is based completely in Milano's creativity, there's nothing stopping him from completely reinventing his collection every season, which is what he did for Spring '16. For the new line, Milano bought a roll of linen and built a long printing table to try out patterns and improvise on a large scale.
The result is a collection that resembles modern art, with designs featuring abstract and surreal touches. There are T-shirts that play with shapes and color and linen shirt-and-shorts sets that feature big, bold prints that look like they could have been painted by Kandinsky or Miró.
Past Roba di Sangue collections have been equally innovative but with completely different themes. His first collection in Spring '12 was inspired by his hometown, Grottaglie, a small Southern Italian town where he currently resides. Milano photographed the walls of Grottaglie's downtown area, including earthen, stone and wooden surfaces, and used the photos to silkscreen the images onto t-shirts for a highly photorealistic effect. Since that initial collection, Milano has moved into more abstract designs.
In terms of silhouettes, Milano sticks to a simple crew neck for his T-shirts, so as not to distract from the prints. He said, "My designs are too arrogant and present to be on a weird cut, I need all my T-shirts to be very simple so I can make a mess on them. That's where the personality of my pieces is, in the prints."
T-shirts are special, Milano says, because they are garments that welcome expression. "It's the piece of clothing that even the most conservative person would put on if it carries an eccentric or extravagant design."
Consumers have enjoyed Milano's unique T-shirts but have been more conservative in trying the tee's matching shorts and swim trunks. The majority of business (75 percent) comes from t-shirts, and consumers are more likely to buy separates than sets.
Milano is, however, less concerned with tracking the success of his categories and more interested in generally promoting small businesses. He does everything for Roba di Sangue himself, from production, to sales and shipping.
He wants his consumers to understand, "Big brands are useless and meaningless, mass production is bad for the individuals, the planet and the market too. Little precious things can be found here and there."


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Renovations to K-M Scout Ranch ready camp for summer
KENDALL — A new lodge at the K-M Scout Ranch will be ready for summer scouting adventures despite the recent bitter weather and hazards of working on gumbo soil.
The new lodge replaces a trio of buildings built by volunteers in the 1970s and 1980s as the camp began in the Moccasin Mountains northwest of Lewistown.
The lodge includes a dining hall, kitchen, conference/training rooms, a computer lab, a medical center and a trading post.
"In the spirit of those donors and laborers," names in the new lodge will carry on the history of the previous buildings, said Jory Dellinger, interim executive of the Montana Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
That means the new dining hall in the complex will still be called Flaming Arrow in honor of the now-closed Camp Flaming Arrow near Bozeman. The medical area will continue the legacy of Dr. Bill McGregor of Great Falls, and the Harrison Building's name will carry on as the Harrison Conference Room.
The camp has tent camping and improvements to campsites, pathways and outdoor teaching areas is part of the capital campaign, continuing across the state at the four BSA Montana Council properties.
"It's part of a larger overall project going there and elsewhere," Dellinger said. "We're doing the quiet portion of the capital campaign. We've had donors come forward, anonymously. We may go forward with a public campaign."
Over the course of the summer camp season, about 1,000 Scouts and leaders use the camp in the center of the state.
"You've got the mountains, you're in the foothills and can see the Judiths across the valley. It's the quintessential view from the porch of Montana," Dellinger said. "You can see a bit of everything, forested areas, ranchlands. It's a unique Montana experience on the value of land and commerce."
And history, too.
The K-M Scout Ranch was originally known as Camp Kendall and includes the ghost town of Kendall. The 598-acre camp began at the ghost town and then developed on the other side of the mountain.
"That's a unique part of the story," Dellinger said. "We're probably the only council with our own ghost town."
The name K-M is a cattle brand made from K for Kendall and M for Joe and Bill Munski, who donated land for the camp.
The Scouts plan to be in the facility setting up and moving furniture the first week of June, if everything stays on track. The building will be serviceable for the camp season, and in August the contractor will return for finish work.
As a longer-term project, the Scouts would like to do more to honor the ghost town's history, such as adding a walk-in museum in Kendall.
Martel Construction of Bozeman is the general contractor on the K-M Lodge and working with Central Plumbing & Heating, D's Insulation, GT Plumbing, IT&M, Loenbro Electric, T&L Painting and Youderian.
"We have a very talented general contractor in Martel," Dellinger said. "We're trying to use local talent when and where we can, when the bids make sense. We want Lewistown to be proud of what we're doing and of our long partnership."
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BOSTON — Mookie Betts did enough in the first two innings of the Red Sox's home opener at Fenway Park to fill a complete highlight reel.
Betts, piggybacking on an awesome Opening Day pregame ceremony, robbed Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper of a home run, stole two bases on one play and then absolutely smoked a three-run homer off Jordan Zimmermann.
Betts' homer was his second of the season. It's quite the coincidence that his first came off Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels and his second came against Zimmermann, as both pitchers were tossed around in trade speculation this winter as the Red Sox failed to land an "ace."


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We personally know four people who stood in the rain at Yankee Stadium for two-plus hours last night, with it not even raining particularly hard, only to learn that there would be no game. That's particularly unpleasant because it was rescheduled for today at 1 p.m., and it's a lot easier to make an 8:40 p.m. game that, you know, a game that's right in the middle of the workday. In other words, don't expect a full house at Yankee Stadium today. (They're obviously going crazy on Craig's List right now.)
Pleasantly, though, we have an unexpected tripleheader today, three Game 2s. But before we get too carried away, we need to look back at the Dodgers-Mets, which was probably the most entertaining game of the playoffs so far. We had several discussions last night as to how that LoDuca/Drew play at home plate would be scored — if you're the type of dork, ahem, who brings a scorebook to games — and how there were about five different huge hits by both teams. That series needs to go five games, just for the fun of it. (We'll be at that game tonight, by the way.)
In other words: This is already extremely fun. To quote MJD yesterday, "The Mets are selling seat cushions with the slogan, 'got postseason?' I think we've sufficiently pounded the 'got?' thing into the ground, haven't we? I don't even know what that ... no, I don't have postseason." Well, we do!


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Allen County has the cheapest average price in the region at $2.54 a gallon.
Union County has the most expensive average price per gallon at $2.66.
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Yamaha YAS 23 Made in Japan in original plush-lined case. About as good as you will find.
This saxophone easily outperforms other modern intermediate horns! Selmer 80 mouthpiece with C opening. One tiny dink on crook as shown on photo.
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