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Police have escorted an elderly man who was walking on the hard shoulder of the M6 to safety.
Police were made aware of the incident by five callers at around 6am this morning (5 December) who reported seeing the man dressed in black with a walking stick walking on the hard shoulder.
Northwest Motorway Police were able to locate the man and take him home shortly after the initial calls were made.
Speed restrictions were put in place around junction 31 of the Northbound carriageway by the Tickled Trout services.
The man is believed to be safe and well.

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ACCRA (Reuters) - Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama said on Tuesday he will press foreign energy and mining firms for more revenue during his new term, won in elections he said proved the strength of democracy in the West African state.
He said the cocoa, oil and gold-exporting country would respect existing contracts, but would seek to convince companies to agree changes to boost the state take from taxes and royalties.
"There is a lot of work to do in the next four years to consolidate Ghana's transition into a middle-income country, and that's where I will focus," he told Reuters in an interview.
"We're partners in this and we abide by all international agreements we've signed," he said.
Mahama - who served as vice president to John Atta Mills and replaced Mills after his death in July - narrowly beat his opposition rival Nana Akufo-Addo in December 7 polls plagued by technical problems and marred by an opposition allegation the results were rigged.
But observers praised the vote as free and fair, and lauded Ghanaians for remaining peaceful - burnishing the country's record as an island of stability in a region known for coups and civil wars.
Mahama said the election made Ghana an "example for the rest for the continent" - in stark contrast to crisis-stricken regional neighbours like Mali and Ivory Coast.
"I don't think Ghana can get into the kind of fratricidal conflict that we've seen elsewhere," he said sitting in the shade of a mango tree in the yard of his sprawling villa in a posh neighbourhood of the capital Accra.
"Because of the stability of our politics and security, and also because of the stable macroeconomic environment, I think that (Ghana) is attractive to investors," he said.
Ghana was Africa's fastest growing economy in 2011, its first full year of oil production from the offshore Jubilee field operated by British-based firm Tullow Oil, earning it a reputation as a 'growth gem'.
Mahama said he would seek to leverage the country's appeal to wrest better terms from resource companies.
"With regards to the oil, our main problem is with income taxes," he said, pointing out that Tullow's contract allowed it to avoid income tax payments until it has recovered the costs of bringing a field into production.
"We could use that revenue, so if we had a way of getting some payments on income taxes, on account even, that is something we would want to look at," he said.
Tullow missed a plateau target of 120,000 barrels per day by a wide margin in 2012, but aims to reach that target in 2013 aided by a $1.2 billion extension to Jubilee, according to state-run Ghana National Petroleum Corporation.
Mahama said he also expects new oil fields to come on line by late 2014 or early 2015, further brightening the outlook for production in one of Africa's newest oil exporters.
Tullow submitted a development plan for its Tweneboa, Enyenra and Ntomme (TEN) project in November after positive drilling results, but has yet to release the timing of bringing it online.
Mahama said Ghana was reviewing a contract with Chinese firm Sinopec to build a $700 million processing plant for natural gas after widespread criticism of the project's cost. The plant is meant to come online next year.
"I have asked for a technical audit to be done and we need to see the results," he said.
Ghana is in the midst of discussions with gold-mining companies to improve terms. Mahama said the state was seeking to loosen up so-called 'stability agreements' held by some firms that lock in royalty and tax rates.
Ghana this year raised royalties on gold to five percent from three percent, a change that did not apply to miners like AngloGold Ashanti and Newmont protected by stability agreements.
"There has been a committee working with them to see how we can refine those stability agreements so that Ghana can also benefit and get its proper share," he said.
Ghana floated the idea of a windfall profits tax on gold miners earlier this year, but the effort has stalled under pressure from the industry.
Mahama's victory has been tainted by an opposition complaint of result rigging. Top rival Akufo-Addo said on Tuesday his party would bring their complaint to the Supreme Court.
Mahama said he would seek to ease tensions by ensuring his policies benefit all Ghanaians by improving infrastructure along with access to electricity, education and jobs.
"One of my core focuses is to ensure Ghanaians, no matter their political or ethnic affiliation, have equal access to any economic opportunity that this country has to offer."
"What brings the kind of surprise you saw in Mali is the problem of exclusion. I love Ghana," he said.
Mahama has said he aims to raise average income in the country to $2,300 per year, double the level in 2009.
Mahama, a 54-year-old historian with a background in communications, received congratulations from African leaders, the United States and the European Union for his win. He will be sworn in January.
"I think that overall Ghana has been the winner, Ghanaians are the heroes of this election," he said.
Writing by Richard Valdmanis; Editing by Joe Bavier and Michael Roddy


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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tinted Moisturizer in a Compact and Honey Lip Lacquer from Laura Mercier
Monday, July 30, 2012
Estee Lauder 2012 fall collections - Violet Underground.
This collection is a fusion of the street chic, underground style and the luxury of couture, which translates into a beautiful jewel-toned palette for eyes and lips. The collection includes:
Violent Underground, which features a rich mix of violet, fuchsia, crimson, pale pink and matte black shades.
Punker Black, a dramatic black ink shade, it glides on smoothly and easily thanks to its marker-like tip.
Extreme Black permanent mascara.
Black Cassis - matte, deep wine and Violet Crush - matte violet.
Chaotic Currant - deep plum wine and Rebellious Violet - dazzling violet.
Black Iris - violet.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Diorskin Nude foundation
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Mentholatum Lip Pure lip balm
This is a fragrance free with 100% food grade natural plant ingredients lip balm! Love the great smooth texture that immediately penetrate into the lips, almost like using moisturizer on the skin! With no preservatives and colorants, this Lip Pure lip balm is great for women who have dry chapped lips yet can't live without strong colored lipsticks. You can apply Lip Pure lip balm before you start doing your makeup, by the time you apply your lipstick, the lipstick color glides on smoothly! Mentholatum Lip Pure retail at S$7.90 each at Watson, Guardian, Fairprice and all major supermarkets and departmental stores.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Super Hyaluronic Acid Moist Mist from Hada Labo
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Shiseido Maquillage Fall 2012 colors
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Dr G Super Aquasis
Gowoonsesang Cosmetics (CEO: Dr. Gun Young, Ahn) has made its official launch of 'Dr G Super Aquasis Line' which offers sustainable moisturizing to renew your skin's vitality by providing unique Aqua energy to skin. Newly launched 'Dr G Super Aquasis Line' of Gowoonsesang Cosmetics introduces Dr G 3-step Aqua Building System (Step.1: Unlock moisture supply path, Step.2: Provide moisture, Step.3: Apply protective moisture film) to make a healthy and watery-elastic skin through the solution for fundamental skin concern - dehydration. Gowoonsesang 'Dr G Super Aquasis Line' contains Opuntia Coccinelifera Fruit Extract, Argan Oil, and Marine Water to provide sufficient moisture into the skin to soothe flaky keratin, and contains Crystal Moisture Seed, which has a similar structure to dermal phospholipid, to provide a water-retaining protective film on skin, and keep your skin feels moisturized for long. Also its containing Abyssine protects the skin from outer harmful environments while soothing the irritated and flushed skin by strong UV rays. Gowoonsesang Cosmetic 'Dr G Super Aquasis Line' offers uniquely magnificent refreshment and moisture as the water drop bursts on skin, leading to naturally clear and moisturized skin. The full line-up of Gowoonsesang Aquasis Line is comprised of Toner, Ample, and Cream. Dr G is available exclusively at SaSa Cosmetics in Singapore.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Aquataenia Mermaid eyeshadow palette from Lime Crime
Is so hard to find really neon colored eyeshadows! Just saw this at www.limecrimemakeup.com. Aquataenia mermaid palette shimmer pressed eyeshadow is completely "pearlescent. Each oceanic shade is loaded with shimmer & glitter particles to create a wet, glistening effect reminiscent of a mermaid's tail under the moonlight and makes your eyelids sparkle like the sea! Can be used in eyes or cheeks. Price at US$34.99
Sunday, July 15, 2012
GIGAWHITE Supreme White Radiance Treatment from SUISSE PROGRAMME
Friday, July 13, 2012
Trussardi Uomo and Donna
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Clarins Autumn 2012 Makeup collection - Ombre Minerale
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Sisley Eau Efficace Gentle Make-up Remover for face and eyes
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Sisley Global Perfect Pore Minimizer.
Another amazing skin care product from Sisley! With Java tea ;eat extract, a new ingredients from Sisley, regulates hyperseborrhea. Pores are purified and less visible, skin surface is more regular and even. Lots of people didn't even know that from the age of 40, age-induced skin slacking aggravates pore deformation. Year after year, the accumulation of nucleated cells around the pores causes their walls to become rigid and prevents them from closing again and they appear hollow and deformed. A new active ingredient from Sisley, green Lentil extract, rich in oligosaccharides, re-establishes the normal process of cell differentiation and improves cell turnover by slowing down pore deformation and preventing pores from becoming distorted. On top of this, extract of peptidic Soy which is included in the formula, stimulates Collagen synthesis, at the same time extract of white Willow delivers an anti-elastase and anti-collagenase action. Applied like a serum once or twice a day, alone or before usual skincare. The amount can be adjusted for a greater blending effect and is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. Sisley Global Perfect Pore Minimizer will be launched in September 2012 and the price is S$250 at all Sisley beauty counter in Singapore.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Laneige Water Bank Moisture Full Ampoule
This milky liquid ampoule is made up of diminutive molecules that enable it to weave in between tight binding cells. Dehydrated skin revitalises and the skin firms up and plumps up just like how your thirst quenches with a bottle of water. Love the non-oily/sticky feeling yet great moisturizing effect!
With Phragmites Communis Extract to prevent pre-mature aging by protecting it from osmotic stress and external stressors such as the UV exposure, it also strengthens cell membranes, and Poria Cocos also known as Fu Ling mushroom functions to tighten the intercellular junctions to strengthen the skin's moisture barrier. It is anti-inflammatory and has been used by the Chinese in their traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Both the Phragmites Communis and Poria Cocos are known for their medicinal values in treating skin diseases.
The Water Bank Moisture Full Ampoule can be used day and night daily. Release a substantial amount of liquid onto your palm and applying over the face. It's perfect for intensive moisture care. A pack comes in 10 bottles of ampoules.
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What is Weedmaps Marijuana Directory?
Weedmaps.com is an online legal marijuana community and directory. The website and mobile applications allow medical marijuana patients to freely discuss and review local cannabis co-operatives, dispensaries, medical doctors and delivery services! The website is similar to Yelp or other locald irectories and contains a database with over 3,000 medical marijuana dispensaries and delivery services. Weedmaps.com is essentially a social networking and informational resource for medical marijuana patients and collective members. Weedmaps users can learn about delivery service guidelines, and find local services and rate them. Users can also discuss the controversial issue of medical marijuana and the legalization of marijuana in the US or other countries.. The news portion keeps registered users up to date on recent issues involving medical marijuana and the legalization of marijuana and cannabis. Weedmaps website and applications incorporate Google Maps so users can find directions without navigating away from Weedmaps. Organic OC has a delivery page on Weedmaps.com South OC region where South OC marijuana can be legally purchased by donation. You can check out our site and leave a review for our collective here – Weedmaps South OC.
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Weedmaps combines local dispensaries and delivery services reviews and social networking functionality to create an online community. The website includes a social forum, private messaging function, a job board, and Q&A from fellow patients and collective members. The community allows patients to leave reviews about their experience at dispensaries and delivery services and is the largest medical marijuana directory in the world. Weedmaps also participates in and hosts events connecting medical marijuana patients and recreational users in legal States with one another and promoting activism and safe access.
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Just as you're finally getting over your Sunday hangover, here's a glorious piece of NOPE to make you feel ill all over again!
This grim video shows the moment a man's gigantic cyst was finally popped, and the gruesome contents which come pouring out of this monstrosity are thoroughly unpleasant. But you already knew that, didn't you?
Dr Solomon Brickman first uses a punch biopsy tool to clear the layer of skin covering the cyst, before literally squeezing the crap out of it.
And this thing was so huge that it leaves an absolutely massive hole in this poor guy's back which is so big that it requires stitches. Ouch!
A woman viewing the stomach-churning scene gives viewers quite the insight into experiencing such horrror first hand, saying: "You're going to be so glad this is out. It does smell like death a little bit."


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Easy Granola/
I am a firm believer that there is no better way to clear out my cupboards than by making a batch of granola. i just go through all my little bags and jars and tip whatever i've got left into a big bowl until i'm sufficiently happy that i've cleared out all the little, annoying leftovers. this time though, i actually measured everything so i could tell you about it!
the best part about this easy granola is that every batch is different depending on what you have in your pantry. and that you have a super empty cupboard at the end. and that you have a huge breakfast cereal stockpile at the end..ok so there's actually lots of best parts.
the best treat is eating this hot out the oven with milk, yoghurt, and fruit, all washed down with a steaming cup of coffee.
Easy Granola
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups puffed rice
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup rice malt syrup or sweetener of choice
1 cup desiccated coconut
2 1/2 cups mixed nuts/seeds (whatever you have in the cupboard)
1/2 cup dried fruit (whatever you have in the cupboard)
2 tbs cinnamon or cacao depending on your flavour preference - both are delish!
Chuck everything into a bowl, and combine well
Place half the mixture into a baking tin lined with baking paper
Bake on 180 degrees celcius until golden brown (usually takes about 30-40 mins for me, because my baking tin is small)
Repeat with the rest of the mixture
Cool and store in an airtight container to enjoy!
Makes about 9 cups of granola


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Sadly, it is time to lay to rest another icon, Joan Rivers. She will be missed by many but her words will live on. Here are some of our favorite Joan Rivers quotes. They are sure to make you giggle.
I'm no cook. When I want lemon on chicken, I spray it with Pledge.
The first time I see a jogger smiling, I'll consider it.
If God wanted me to bend over, he'd have put diamonds on the floor
You know you are middle aged when you're cautioned to slow down by your doctor, instead of by the police.
I wish I had a twin, so I could see what I would look like without all of the plastic surgery.
Looking fifty is great- if you're sixty.
I've never done Jay Leno, but I'm sort of glad about that. He wouldn't know what to do with someone funny.
Don't expect praise without envy — until you're dead.


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B. Greens with Radish, Turnip & Parsley Vinaigrette
Soups - choose 1
A. Split Green Pea Soup with Smoked Ham
B. French Onion Soup with Gruyere Croutes for you to toast
Entrees - choose 3
A. Posole - Pork & Hominy Stew with Chilis, Radish & Lime
B. Root Vegetable & Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding
C. Delicata Squash Stuffed with French Lentils, Fennel, Bitter Greens & Cranberries
D. Autumn Vegetable Lasagna with Fresh Ricotta and Mozarella
E. Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Green Olives
Sides - choose 3
A. Soy Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Sesame Seeds
B. Roasted Cauliflower with Preserved Lemon, Capers & Parsley
C. Brown Butter Creamed Kale
D. Braised Red Mustard with Black Chick Peas
E. Buttery Cabbage with Apples, Onions & Caraway
Baked Goods $15
A. Sourdough Pullman from She Wolf Bakery, Marlow & Daughters new bakery.
We love baking breads but we don't have the equipment to make a great loaf like these guys!
B. English Muffins
C. Pear Cardamom Scones
Desserts $36
A. Maple Pecan Bourbon Pie
B. Apple Pear Wild Cranberry Pie
C. Meyer Lemon Shaker Pie
D. Honey Whipped Goat Cheese Tart with Roasted Pear & Fried Sage
E. Pumpkin Pie with Praline Crust
F. Apple Spice Cake with Maple Glaze & Candied Walnuts
Granola $15
A. Nuts & Seeds
B. Mango Coconut Pistachio
Farm Fresh Organic Eggs $8 dozen
Homemade Organic Yogurt
$8 per pint
$9 Honey on the Bottom
Ice Cream $15
Buttermilk Ice Cream with Spiced Peach Brown Sugar Swirl
Cheese Please!
Barick Obama Lazy Lady Farm (pasteurized cows' milk. animal rennet. Westfield, VT) A noble square of delicious cows' milk cheese inspired by our 44th President. A double pun, Barick mimics the French 'pave' cheeses, which are called thus because they resemble paving stones. In America, 'brick' cheese was common fare in the Midwest until quite recently. Based off German washed-rind cheeses, 'brick' had a simple shape but strong, stinky rind. Our Barick looks like the French Pont L'Eveque, and shares with it its beefy buttery flavor. The delicate pungency of the washed rind is nuanced with notes of green apples and wet straw.
Bayley Hazen Blue Jasper Hill Farm (raw cows' milk. animal rennet. Greensboro, VT) This blue is so good it's almost obscene. Almost. Named after the Bayley Hazen road, built by George Washington to launch a Canadian invasion way back when, it is creamy and chocolaty and salty, oh my. The craftsmanship executed by the cheesemakers up at Jasper Hill is laudable, and lucky for us, edible too. Each wheel is crafted from the milk of the Kehler's Ayrshire cows, a breed known for its balanced, yet fatty milk. Kinda makes you thankful we ever had a reason to fight with Canada. Aged for 3-5 months.
Pleasant Ridge Reserve Uplands Cheese Co. (raw cows' milk, Dodgeville, WI) One of the winningest cheeses in the history of the American Cheese Society, Pleasant Ridge Reserve has taken home blue ribbons in three of the past ten years: 2001, 2005, and 2010. Cheesemakers Mike Gingrich and Andy Hatch craft these Alpine-style wheels just 10 weeks out of the year, when the cows are out on pasture. The flavors locked within each wheel of Pleasant Ridge are the perfect expression of the terroir of the low grassy valleys of southwestern Wisconsin in summertime. Each rich and hearty wheel sports a stately coffee brown rind, and tastes of toasted nuts and caramel. Aged between 6 to 11 months.


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Societal attitudes toward the LGBT community have been evolving, but efforts to protect gay and transgender workers in Texas and around the country from on-the-job discrimination and harassment have repeatedly been stymied in Congress. However, judicial decisions indicate that courts may be willing to take a progressive stance on this issue even if some of the nation's lawmakers are reluctant to do so.
President Clinton issued an executive order that prohibited federal employers from discriminating based on sexual orientation in 1995, and President Obama has extended this protection to cover the employees of government contractors. However, the courts have been hesitant to order private employers to meet the same standards. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits workplace discrimination based on certain factors including race, religion and gender, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has taken the position that LGBT individuals are also entitled to the protections guaranteed by that law.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that transgender individuals were covered by the sexual discrimination provisions of the Civil Rights Act, and a federal appeals court ruled in 1989 that transgender workers could not be denied rights that are guaranteed to all Americans. The legal status of gay workers is more ambiguous, but most experts believe that the EEOC will be pursuing the issue aggressively in the courts after clarifying its position.
Workers who suffer discrimination or harassment are often reluctant to file a complaint, and this may be particularly true when the law is less than clear. Experienced employment law attorneys could assess the merits of a harassment or discrimination complaint and explain the protections provided by the Civil Rights Act.


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Fox and the Crow was a really popular feature for DC Comics from the 1940s to the 1960s. Don Markstein's TOONOPEDIA tells the history of The Fox and the Crow, from animated cartoons to comic books. The feature is about a trickster, Crow, and his victim, Fox, and plays out that one theme in an endless variety of ways. The artwork is by Jim Davis, but as pointed out in every article about this strip, not the Jim Davis who does Garfield.
In order to copy the formula for success Atlas Comics published a similar feature in the 1950s. Atlas, not famous for originality, but for a liveliness in copying trends, used artist Howie Post to give it the same type of frantic energy of the Fox and the Crow. It must be fairly rare...I have just this one example from a 1972 reprint.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Imitation is the sincerest form...
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May 18 - 24 is Australian Wool week.
Of course for most knitters, I hear you say... "every week is Australian Wool week".
But seriously, next week the Australian Wool Innovation and Campaign For Wool are creating a showcase for wool in fashion.
Just in time for winter, shoppers will be treated to glamorous displays of woolen garments and even a wooly art installation at the Macquarie Centre in Sydney.
For those not in Sydney there is a social media opportunity to get involved.
Simply get a photo of yourself surrounded by wool and post it using the #woolweek hashtag and @campaignforwool tag.
This will give you the opportunity to win $1000 to spend at a Wool Week Fashion retailer. Yay!
Find your way to celebrate all things Wool next week and feel free to tag us @whatjaneknits in your Social media.


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Danny Seraphine - Live in Concert
|Background information
|Birth name
|Daniel Peter Seraphine
August 28, 1948
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
|Years active
|Associated acts
|Chicago, Chicago Transit Authority
|Official website
|Notable instruments
|Drums, percussion
Daniel Peter "Danny" Seraphine (born August 28, 1948) is an American drummer, record producer, theatrical producer and film producer. He is best known for being the original drummer and founding member of the rock group Chicago, a tenure which lasted from February 1967 to May 1990 .
Early life
Danny Seraphine was born in Chicago and raised in the predominantly Italian Mont Clare neighborhood adjacent to the west suburbs of Elmwood Park and River Forest. He started playing drums at the age of nine while attending St. Priscilla Catholic grade school. When he was 15 years old, Seraphine dropped out of Steinmetz High School. He studied privately with famed percussionist Bob Tilles at DePaul University, where members of Chicago were also studying.
He continued his education with big band drummer Chuck Flores, followed by two years of study under jazz drummer Jo Jones (also known as Papa Jo Jones) in the mid-1970s.
Chicago Transit Authority
By the late 1960s, Seraphine was drumming in various bands, including one with teen friends Walter Parazaider (saxophone and woodwinds) and Terry Kath (guitar). After the addition of Lee Loughnane (trumpet), James Pankow (trombone), Robert Lamm (keyboards) and Peter Cetera (bass), the band performed under a number of different names, first the Missing Links, then The Big Thing (sometimes called The Big Sound), before settling on Chicago Transit Authority, which was soon shortened to Chicago because of threatened legal action by the actual Chicago Transit Authority.
Their producer and manager, James William Guercio, moved Chicago out to Los Angeles and they became the house band at the Whisky A Go Go. They subsequently obtained a contract with Columbia Records and recorded their first album — a double album — in just two weeks. The album was titled after the band's name, The Chicago Transit Authority, and released in 1969. Second only to The Beach Boys in terms of Billboard singles and albums chart success among American bands, Chicago is one of the longest running and most successful pop/rock and roll groups.
Seraphine co-wrote several songs for the band: "Lowdown" (a Top 40 hit for the band), "Little One," "Take Me Back to Chicago," "Show Me the Way," "Birthday Boy" and "Street Player." His writing partner was often David "Hawk" Wolinski, the keyboardist for Chaka Khan and Rufus. His song "Street Player" was sampled by The Bucketheads for the dance hit "The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall into My Mind)", and later by rapper Pitbull for the hit "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" from the album "Rebelution". The song samples "75, Brazil Street" by Nicola Fasano versus Pat Rich, which itself samples "Street Player". "I Know You Want Me" has also been featured in Dance Central, the dancing game based on Xbox Kinect, Dance Dance Revolution X2 for PlayStation 2, and SingStar Dance, the dancing game based on PlayStation Move.
In 1974, during the peak of the band's career, Seraphine invested in and was a moving force in the establishment of B'Ginnings, a music venue with capacity of almost 1,000, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
Seraphine was dismissed from Chicago in 1990, following the recording of Chicago 19. After some session drummers, this vacancy was filled permanently by veteran drummer, Tris Imboden, in time for Twenty 1.
In early 2006, Danny Seraphine debuted a new band, California Transit Authority (CTA), featuring himself on drums, Marc Bonilla on lead guitar, Mick Mahan on bass guitar, Ed Roth and Peter Fish on keyboards, Mike Wallace on guitar, and Tower of Power singer Larry Braggs on vocals. Seraphine and Bonilla initially put the band together to play for several charity benefit shows.
Included in the new band's repertoire are several Chicago songs, including "Make Me Smile," "25 or 6 to 4," "South California Purples," "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" and Steve Winwood's "I'm A Man".
CTA released their first studio album, Full Circle, on August 14, 2007, followed by a tour of the United States. The band's second CD Sacred Ground was released on March 21, 2013.
2009 saw the release of Lonely Street, a film for which Seraphine served as an executive producer and the music supervisor. In 2010, Danny published his autobiography Street Player: My Chicago Story.[1][2] In the same year, he released the biographical and instructional DVD "The Art of Jazz Rock Drumming" produced by The Drum Channel.
Awards and achievements
Seraphine has been ranked by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the top 100 drummers of all time. In 2010, Seraphine received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cape Breton Drum Festival. In 2011, he also won a LIfetime Achievement Award, Montreal Drum Festival. Additionally, he was recognized by the ASCAP as a co-writer of Pitbull's "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)".
Danny endorses DW drums, pedals & hardware, Remo drumheads, Zildjian cymbals and drumsticks. He had previously endorsed Rogers, Slingerland and Yamaha drums in the past prior to hooking up with DW, whom he has been with since 1988. In Chicago's heyday, Seraphine was a faithful user of Rogers and Slingerland drums and in the 1970s, he used an array of Slingerland drum kits in both recording and touring and in a variety of configurations; he has cited Buddy Rich as a major influence, which may be the reason why he used Slingerland for so long. He switched to Yamaha Drums around 1984 prior to the departure of singer/bassist Peter Cetera, but in 1988, he switched to Drum Workshop, whom he has been with ever since. He had previously used Pro-Mark drumsticks, but now has his Zildjian Danny Seraphine signature drumstick.
- ^ Seraphine, Daniel; X., Adam (2011) [2010]. Street Player: My Chicago Story (Book and eBook). Chicago (Musical group) (2nd ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470416839. OCLC 463675584. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ "22-Sept-2013 Interview on Outsight Radio Hours". Archive.org. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
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External links
- 2013 Audio Interview with Danny Seraphine from the Podcast "I'd Hit That"
- Danny Seraphine - Drummer Cafe
- Danny Seraphine - Drummerworld


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Here's What Oprah Eats in a Day
If there's one thing most of us can agree on, it's that Oprah is an all-around boss. So it makes sense that all of her trailblazing requires meals and snacks that keep her fueled—and taste queen-worthy, too. In a new TV spot for Weight Watchers's new Freestyle program, Oprah shared what she eats in a day, and it sounds pretty incredible.
On Oprah's menu: seafood, plenty of fruits and veggies, and pasta (really). Oprah has been open about how important it is that she gets to eat the foods she loves (see: that iconic "I love bread!" commercial), without sacrificing her health goals. And this daily meal plan sounds like it checks the boxes.
Of course, Oprah's a major shareholder in Weight Watchers (and a believer in the program herself), so it's no coincidence she incorporates many of the program's "zero-point foods" in her daily diet. But it also happens that many of these options can fit into a healthy, balanced eating plan in their own right, even for non–Weight Watchers followers.
Before we go further, it's important to note that a healthy diet means different things to different people, and no single eating plan fits everyone. Weight Watchers works for some people, but it's by no means the only healthy eating plan out there. No matter your preferences, make sure you're eating enough overall, filling your plate with nutritious foods, and giving yourself enough flexibility to enjoy the foods you love. And if you have a history of eating disorders, always check with a doctor or another professional before changing your eating habits.
So what's the verdict? "Overall, this is a super healthy diet," Patricia Bannan, M.S., R.D.N., author of Eat Right When Time Is Tight, tells SELF. It has a balance of fat, protein, and carbs, along with plenty of other nutrients.
And, importantly, it also sounds satisfying. Here's what five registered dietitians have to say about Oprah's picks—and why they might also be great options for those of us who aren't, well, Oprah.
Breakfast: "The Usual" Egg Sandwich
1 slice toasted wheat bread, ⅛ of an avocado, 1 over easy egg, and 1 medium tomato
The base of this breakfast is a piece of whole-wheat toast, which offers nutritious carbs (important for energy) as well as a boost of fiber. "Fiber keeps things regular in your digestive tract, supporting smooth breakdown of food and a healthy colon," Lauren Minchen, M.P.H., R.D.N., C.D.N., founder of Lauren Minchen Nutrition in New York City, tells SELF. Fiber also aids in blood sugar management, which means it helps avoid a post-breakfast crash. "It will keep you full for longer than something with little to no fiber," she adds.
The avocado also helps keep you fueled all morning long, thanks to a dose of healthy, filling fat. "Avocado is [also] a great source of B vitamins, which are important for overall health and help our bodies convert food into usable energy," Nashville-based dietitian Sarah-Jane Bedwell, R.D., L.D.N., tells SELF.
A runny egg adds protein (not to mention, it's oh so satisfying to cut into, if that's your thing). "I like that she uses the whole egg, as the yolk is where the lutein and zeaxanthin are found, which are important nutrients for protecting vision," says Bedwell. The yolk also contains choline, another essential nutrient with a wide range of roles relating to metabolism.
Topping it all off with tomato adds a little bit of veggie power to breakfast, too. "Tomato is a tasty and colorful food to add in a morning meal," Nashville-based dietitian Jenny Beth Kroplin, R.D., L.D.N., C.L.C., tells SELF. "The lycopene from the tomato is high in phytonutrients, a powerful antioxidant food."
Overall, "pairing healthy fats and protein with fiber from the toast is a sure way to get through the morning without getting too hungry," says Minchen. Plus, it tastes great: "I personally love the combination of flavors of egg, avocado, and tomato," says Bedwell.
One thing to note: This breakfast does clock in a little low on protein. While, yes, an egg is a source of protein, it only has about 6 grams, notes Kroplin (in general, dietitians recommend a minimum of 15 grams of protein at every meal). "I would suggest adding a carton of nonfat Greek yogurt to get the protein up, plus it adds essential nutrients such as vitamin D, potassium, and calcium," says Kroplin.
This would also add some calories to the meal, which might be necessary for you. "This breakfast is only 200 calories, so depending on the person, they may need a bit more to sustain them until lunch," says Bannan. (Calorie needs vary widely from person to person and depend on your size, genetics, activity level, and other factors. It's worth noting that counting calories isn't necessary for most people.)
Lunch: Cacio e Pepe With Shrimp
1 cup cooked spaghetti, 3 tbsp grated Pecorino, 2 garlic cloves, 1½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp sea salt, and 3 oz cooked fresh shrimp
"This is a tasty combination of carbs from the spaghetti, fat from the cheese, and lean protein from the shrimp," says Bedwell.
In addition to the protein, "shrimp is a great source of selenium and iodine, which are both helpful in thyroid support, and a healthy thyroid supports a healthy metabolism," says Kroplin.
Importantly, it all tastes great, too. "She's [seasoned] her pasta with garlic and black pepper, which is a great way to add low-calorie flavor," Amy Gorin, M.S., R.D.N., owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in the New York City area, tells SELF. (Again, not that everyone needs to watch calories, but if that's something you are being mindful of, it's a nice tip.) Not that all seasoning has to be low-calorie by any means—the cheese also adds some satisfying midday flavor, says Kroplin.
What's more is that the portions here are great, explains Minchen. "Given that Oprah is a Weight Watchers spokesperson, I can tell that she really believes in their philosophy that all foods fit in a healthy, balanced diet," she says. "Here, she is allowing herself something that most people would consider a no-no on a diet: pasta! But, she's kept her portions moderate and added some protein from the fresh shrimp to make it more satisfying." It just goes to show that, no, there are no "bad" or off-limits foods: It's about the overall picture.
One tweak every dietitian here mentioned: A pasta dish is a great opportunity to throw in some veggies. Sautéed spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini would fit right in, says Kroplin.
Snack: Fresh Fruit Sorbet With Berries and Mint
3 cups mixed berries and 1 tsp mint
Oprah's preferred way to nosh on berries is to throw them into a sorbet maker (3 cups of berries would likely make more than one serving), but even if you don't have one of those, berries on their own can be a perfect sweet fix.
"I can't say enough about how nutritious berries are," says Minchen. "Rich in vitamin C, an array of antioxidants, B vitamins (including folate), and fiber, berries pack a nutritional punch for very little sugar and calories. The mint is also an excellent flavor enhancer, and it is known for soothing the digestive tract."
If this is your full snack, though, Kroplin recommends adding something with a little more staying power. "If she wanted to add a piece of string cheese or a handful of nuts, this would add high-quality protein or a healthy fat to the snack, which will keep her satisfied longer, plus help stabilize blood sugar levels," says Kroplin.
Dinner: Miso-Glazed Cod With Veggies and Brown Rice
5 oz cod fillet marinaded in white miso, dark brown sugar, sake and mirin, ½ cup brown rice, and 1½ cup mixed vegetables
"Again, a very balanced meal here," says Minchen. "The cod provides protein, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are all important for healthy immunity, skin, muscles, and bones." Omega-3 fatty acids are also associated with heart health.
There are some great health benefits in miso. "White miso is made from fermented soybeans, which can promote the growth of healthy bacteria (probiotics) in the gut," says Bedwell. This helps aid in healthy digestion. Plus, "the fermentation process can boost its levels of vitamin E," adds Minchen.
Brown rice and veggies are the perfect finishing touches. "The brown rice is a great addition to the meal, adding in the fiber for digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and satiety," says Kroplin. "And any time a meal can be bulked with vegetables is great!"
Snack: Popcorn and Kale Chips
1 cup air-popped popcorn and 1 cup baked kale
This is another favorite salty snack of Oprah's, and with good reason. "Popcorn is a whole grain that provides fiber [4 grams per 3-cup serving], which helps to keep you fuller for longer and is also important for digestion," says Gorin. "And I love that she's snacking on veggies! I always tell my clients to eat the rainbow, and I love that Oprah is doing this. Different colors of fruits and vegetables provide the many vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are so important for good health." Kale yeah.
Overall, this is a pretty balanced day of eating.
This is a great day of eating, the dietitans agree. "I like that she's including fruits or vegetables at each meal (except for lunch), which is something I recommend to all of my clients," says Gorin. To top it all off? A cold glass of rosé.
Know that your nutrition needs may be different, and this day of eating may not be right for everyone. You may need more calories to keep your energy up, for example, or more protein to help rebuild muscles if you're doing heavy strength training. In other words: It's a good diet to learn from, but don't feel like you need to copy it exactly. After all, everyone is different—and Oprah wouldn't want it any other way.


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This past week we had our annual Teachers' In-Service meetings on campus. It was a great week and I heard many things that I want to put into use in my classes. One of the speakers read a list of rules for teachers in the late 1800s that he received by e-mail from someone who had visited a historical site this summer. I was able to find the list online. According to snopes.com it may not be authentic, but it certainly seems plausible and is still a fun contrast to life nowadays. As tough as we may think we have it today, I'm sure that some aspects of life were much tougher in the "good old days."
Rules for Teachers in the Late 1800s
1. Teachers each day will fill lamps and clean chimneys.
2. Each teacher will bring a bucket of water and a scuttle of coal for the day's session.
3. Make your pens carefully. You may whittle nibs to the individual taste of the pupils.
4. Men teachers may take one evening each week for courting purposes, or two evenings a week if they go to church regularly
5. After ten hours in school, the teachers may spend the remaining time reading the Bible or other good books.
6. Women teachers who marry or engage in unseemly conduct will be dismissed.
7. Every teacher should lay aside from each pay a goodly sum of his earnings for his benefit during his declining years so that he will not become a burden on society
8. Any teacher who smokes, uses liquor in any form, frequents pool or public halls, or gets shaved in a barbershop will give good reason to suspect his worth, intention, integrity and honesty
9. The teacher who performs his labor faithfully and without fault for five years will be given an increase of twenty-five cents per week in his pay, providing the Board of Education approves.
In my files I found a list of Murphy's Laws of Teaching that might be a little less dated than the list above.
Murphy's Laws of Teaching
The clock in the classroom will be wrong.
Disasters will occur when visitors are in the room.
A subject interesting to the teacher will be boring to the students.
The time a teacher takes in explaining is inversely proportional to the information retained by students.
The length of a meeting will be directly proportional to the boredom the speaker produces.
The more important the occasion or the larger the audience, the greater the chance that the bulb in whatever machine you are using will burn out.
Students who are doing better are credited with working harder. If children start to do poorly, the teacher will be blamed.
The problem child will be a school board member's son.
Students with behavior problems are never absent — not one day — all year.
After 27.5 hours of intense creative work, your bulletin boards — the best ever — are finally complete. Ten minutes later you will be notified that you are assigned to another classroom in which the bulletin boards are not the same size as those you had just prepared.
The day the cafeteria serves mini-missiles — raisins, corn, peas, etc. — is the day the superintendent will have lunch at your school and will decide to eat with your students.
Once your notebook is full of good ideas, tests, sample lessons, films and a list of 500 library books for supplemental reading, and all of this is correlated to the textbook you are using, you will get the message that they're adopting new textbooks next year or that your current textbook is out of print.
Your first experience with a vomiting student will take place with a guest speaker in the room.
When the instructor is late, he will meet the principal in the hall. If the instructor is late and does not meet the principal in the hall, the instructor is late to the faculty meeting where the principal is waiting.
Good students move away.
New students come from schools that do not teach anything.
When the teacher says "weird" rather than "emotionally disturbed," he learns that the person to whom he is speaking is the school counselor.
The instructor's study hall will be the largest in several years.
The administration will view the study hall as the teacher's preparation time.
News of what you failed to do travels at 1,000 times the speed of news of what you did well.
The week after you have completed your lesson plans that will keep you on schedule with the curriculum and allow you to teach all you need to before the school year ends, you will lose four days of school because of snow.
Parent-Teacher Open House will be held on the night of part two of the best three-part TV series of the year.
On a test day, at least 15% of the class will be absent.
If the instructor teaches art, the principal will be an ex-coach and will dislike art. If the instructor is a coach, the principal will be an ex-coach who took a winning team to the state.
Clocks will run more quickly during free time.
Murphy's Law will go into effect at the beginning of an evaluation.
I'd love to hear the comments of fellow teachers to the lists above. I'm sure some of you could add your own Murphy's Laws of Teaching!
"Contentious people are not right with God." - Dr. Drew Conley
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suburgatoryMonday, October 31st, 2011
I'm not actually watching Suburgatory, because our TV either doesn't get CBS or it's moved somewhere that I can't find it.
However, I'm feeling very suburban lately. Friday night, Crockett went out to Denver while I hung out with a girlfriend in Louisville. Then Saturday night Crockett and I went out… again in Louisville. Last night I did school work and we watched tv and went to bed at a reasonable hour. Today is HALLOWEEN and my plans involve handing out candy while wearing… my normal clothes.
After I writing yesterday, I realized how much meat and cheese and how few vegetables I'd eaten over the weekend, so I made myself an insane salad when I got home from my run. First, I microwaved half a spaghetti squash. While that was happening, I sliced segments out of a grapefruit, and put them in a bowl with arugula and goat cheese. I mixed the super hot ow-my-fingers squash with a little olive oil and pepper, put it on top of the greens, and topped the whole thing with some fluffy grated romano.
When I mixed it all up, it was warm from the squash, spicy from the pepper and arugula, creamy from the cheese, and tangy from the grapefruit. It was a taste experience, y'all.
(Yes, I know I just said I was eating too much cheese and then I ate more – but it was offset by the two pounds of vegetables. That's a totally valid nutritional choice. I think.)
Awhile ago, I read that freezing tofu and then thawing it and draining it gives it a more appealing chewy texture. I stuck some in the freezer like three weeks ago, and then freaked out on Wednesday thinking maybe it could freeze for too long. I moved it to the fridge to defrost and promptly forgot about it.
Sigh. Food planning.
Anyway, last night I made a marinade of lemongrass and curry powder for it, and then pan fried big pieces to put in a sandwich.
It was… ok. I'm eating the leftovers for lunch today. I don't really feel like I have the hang of tofu.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
ETA: Yeah, I wrote Thanksgiving right there. What? I have no idea. Brain? Mine? Where?


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Is God of War 3 Remastered Worth Your $40?
Kratos is one badass God of War, but is he so badass that you would spend $40 on remastered version of God of War 3, an old game you have probably already played?
Sony revealed that God of War III Remastered would be coming to PS4 on July 14, 2015, promising amazing 1080p resolution and a photo mode that allows you to share your favorite gameplay moments with friends. And then it announced the $40 price tag…
There are quite a few God of War collections and bundles released on the PlayStation 3 that contain a much more content, with the most notable — God of War Saga — containing HD versions of God of War and God of War II, God of War III. Guess how much GoW saga cost when it released in 2012? $40! And now major retailers are selling it for less than $20.
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In other words, Sony wants you to spend $40 on just God of War 3 when that kind of money can get you three God of War games, including God of War 3. Are you OK with that?
In an effort to get more people to pre-order God of War III remastered, Sony offered gamers free 90 day rentals of God of War I and II on PlayStation Now. That's right, "rentals", as in borrow games that you could actually own by getting the Saga collection. Does that make sense to you?
The again, you can argue that the remastered version of God of War III is aimed at those gamers who own just a PS4 but have never played a God of War game… that it's the company's attempt to get as many people interested in the franchise before God of War 4 releases…
But if you own a PS3, it's probably in your best interest to forego God of War 3 remastered and spend that $20 of that $40 on the Saga collection. The $20 you will save can be put aside for God of War 4, a true next-gen game that we have little doubt will blow your mind.
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Top 5 Things Wrong With The PS4 Pro
By now, people have long forgotten about just how bad Sony's reveal of the long-rumored, much-anticipated PS4 Pro was, but what still has many talking is the systems capabilities, or lack thereof.
It took us a while to come to terms with the PS4 Pro's feature set, and, frankly, we are not impressed. Yes, the system is a lot more powerful than the original PS4 and, yes, it makes all PS4 games look better with its 4K capabilities, but it is wrought with several questionable business decisions on the part of Sony that still has us scratching our heads.
For your convenience, we have put together a list of the top five things wrong with the PS4 Pro, issues that might put you off from buying one:
1. Doesn't Do Native 4K Gaming
According to Sony, the PS4 Pro's "4K quality images" are made possible by "graphic rendering or up-scaled" means, indicating that the console's 4K visuals are not native.
This is actually the first time that the video game industry has relied on upscaling to provide a means of high definition visuals, seeing as both the Xbox One and PS4 output native 720p and 900p resolutions for some games.
The lack of native 4K gaming for the PS4 Pro is especially noteworthy because the upcoming Xbox One Scorpio — poised to become the PS4 Pro's closest rival — will do native 4K gaming. Why settle for an imitation if you can have the real thing?
2. Doesn't Play UHD 4K Blu-Rays
That's right, the PS4 Pro actually doesn't have UHD 4K Blu-ray drive, which means it doesn't support 4K Blu Ray movies. This is a confounding omission considering that Sony invented Blu-Ray and that the cheaper, much less powerful Xbox One S comes with one.
Granted that there has been a shift from physical media towards video streaming, physical media still remains a big enough part of gaming to warrant a Blu-ray drive in the PS4 Pro. Microsoft got the memo; why not Sony?
3. You Need a 4K TV to Fully Benefit
Although one is not mandatory because the PS4 Pro makes games look better on just about any high-definition TV, you need an UHD 4K TV to take full advantage of everything the system has to offer.
If you don't already own one, get ready to spend anywhere from $500 to $3,000 to get one, in addition to the $400 you'll need for a Pro. A serious investment, no doubt …
That of course begs the question: Should you pick up a PS4 Pro if you don't have a 4K TV? Probably not. The boost in visuals on a regular, non-4K HD TV will likely not be worth the $400 you'll pay for the system.
4. Makes PS4 Slim Almost Pointless
At launch, there will only be $100 difference between the PS4 Slim and PS4 Pro, making us wonder why anyone would choose the former over the latter.
The PS4 Slim is nothing more than the original PS4 squeezed into a smaller shell, whereas the PS4 Pro offers double the power, 4K upscaling for games, 4K video streaming, and HDR support. Not only will they look better but all PS4 games, even those that will be released in the future, will run faster and at more stable frame rates on the PS4 Pro.
All of this for only $100 dollars more … I mean, while money can be an issue for most gamers, is it really that hard to save $100 over a few months and wait for an opportunity to buy the PS4 Pro rather than be saddled with a console that offers a fraction of its intrinsic value? It's a no-brainer, if you ask me.
5. One of the Ugliest Designs Ever
When the PS4 Slim was first revealed, people were quick to poke fun at its resemblance to burnt toast. It has an uninspired, cheap-looking and, to some, even ugly design. No way Sony was going to beat the more important PS4 Neo with the ugly stick, right? Wrong!
Looking at the PS4 Pro, one can't help but wonder who at Sony thought taking the PS4 Slim, making it bigger and taller, and giving it another layer of burnt bread would be a good idea. Rather than toast, the system looks like a burnt Big Mac with sharp edges. How appetizing …
Needless to say, the PS4 Pro isn't going to win any styling awards anytime soon, not unless it's for the dubious honor of ugliest console ever made.
Is the PS4 Pro the complete upgrade over the original PS4 you were hoping for? Head to the comments section and let us know what you think about Sony's questionable decisions.
Top 5 Things the Nintendo NX Needs to be a Success
With a new Nintendo console confirmed to be under development, there are high hopes that it will deliver in ways that the Wii U didn't and couldn't. A lot is riding on the tentatively named Nintendo NX…
The Wii U had its fair share of great games, my favorite being Super Smash Bros., but there were a number of major issues that rendered it a non-contender in a console war that included the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. A new system wars involving the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 is now in full force, and Nintendo can't afford to repeat the same mistakes with the NX.
- Nintendo Reveals Goal for Designing Nintendo NX Console
- Nintendo NX Doesn't Have Optical Disc Drive?
- Nintendo NX Console Will Not Compete With PS4 in Power
That said, here are five things (in no specific order) the Nintendo NX console should have in order to be more of a challenge to the Xbox One and PS4 than the Wii U was to the Xbox 360 and PS3:
1. Sufficient Graphical and Computing Power
The Wii U was not a weak console per se, but it was still weaker than the Xbox 360 and PS3 when it launched at the tail end of the last console war… you know, when Microsoft and Sony were just about ready to retire their aging, much-more successful consoles.
The Wii U's relatively weak system specs discouraged third-party developers from making games for it and gamers from buying it, with both groups believing that the more powerful Xbox One and PS4 delivered a better gaming experience courtesy of the larger, more detailed and more immersive gaming worlds they were able to provide.
To appease finicky gamers, Nintendo can't afford to make the NX notably less powerful than the Xbox One or PS4. It doesn't have to be above and beyond those two systems spec-wise, but it shouldn't be blatantly underpowered either.
2. Stronger Dedication to a Unique Selling Point
Nintendo has something big in store for gamers with the NX console, something that will probably be as innovative and impactful as the first Wii's motion controller. While we currently don't know what that something is, let's just hope the company does a better job at making it a unique selling point than it did with the Wii U's touchscreen gamepad.
Rather than make it the console's key success factor, Nintendo mostly pushed the Wii U's controller into the background, giving up on it early due to the plethora of criticisms it received for being too "gimmicky" and, thus, rendering the console nothing more than an underpowered gaming machine with great first-party titles but nothing else. Nintendo Land is probably the only game that fully utilized the power of the touchscreen gamepad, and it was a lunch title!
If Nintendo is to introduce another unique controller or some other industry-defining feature with the NX, let's hope they back it up with an array of games built specifically with that controller. Such dedication will give the new console a competitive edge.
3. Greater Emphasis on Online Features
To this day, the Xbox Live arguably still offers gamers the best online experience, and while Sony has come a long way in making the PlayStation Network a solid competitor, Nintendo still lags behind the competition by a long mile. The Wii U's games have mediocre online functionality at best and that's a major issue that must be addressed with the NX.
It's unacceptable that a game as good as Mario Kart 8 doesn't grant you the ability to talk with your friends in-game while racing, instead only allowing you to do so in the pre- and post-match lobbies. Xbox Live and PSN have those capabilities and then some…
As a children-oriented company — more so than Microsoft and Sony, at least — stubborn old Nintendo has always been reluctant to introduce voice chat due to the problems it could potentially present for its younger players. While that is completely understandable, allowing voice chat between players who are on each other's' friends lists seems fair and, frankly, isn't too much to ask for.
The Wii U could have greatly benefited from Nintendo loosening its shackles when it came to online play, especially when considering it as a few notable games — Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. and Splatoon — that could have easily become some of the most iconic and memorable online games of the last console generation had there been unrestricted communication between players. This is a mistake they cannot afford to repeat with the Nintendo NX.
4. More Mature Image, Encourage Third-Party Support
Every Nintendo console since the Nintendo 64 has been stigmatized for being too childish — that is, featuring a lineup predominately aimed at children. That image has cost Nintendo to lose favor with both mature gamers and first-person developers, and is one they probably can't afford to saddle the NX with.
Frankly, I find nothing overly childish about most of the games the company makes, but their rated E labeling undoubtedly makes them less appealing to average gamers. Rated M games are all the rage these day, even with kids, so it wouldn't hurt Nintendo to venture more into that territory with the Nintendo NX.
Support from Third-party publishers and developers will be paramount, and the company must do everything in its power to make the platform as inviting to them as possible. Just imagine what impact Nintendo's first-party games in combination in combination with AAA titles from the likes of Activision, EA, Ubisoft and Take-Two will have on the NX…
I am sure Nintendo fans want to be able to play Call of Duty, Battlefield, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Far Cry, Assassin's Creed and Grand Theft Auto…
5. Improved, More Comprehensive Virtual Console
As company with a more storied history than any other in the video game industry, Nintendo has a back catalog of games that easily puts to shame those of Sony and Microsoft, and we are surprised they don't exploit that key advantage.
Ask yourself this: How many Xbox 360 or PS3 games would you still want to play a few years down the line as opposed to Wii U games? Your answer to that question is probably "very few, if any" and that's because the majority of the best games on those two consoles have either had sequels or are going to have sequels that render them obsolete, can be purchased on the PC, or have had remakes/remastered versions.
With a huge library of first- and third-party games dating all the way back to the '80s, Nintendo stands unrivaled in terms of games with strong replay value. A game like Smash Bros. Wii U, for instance, has unprecedented replay value and might be the last Smash Bros. game ever made.
It's shocking then that their Virtual Console has, until recently, been pretty lackluster at aggregating these games for gamers to enjoy. If — along with a plethora of brand-new games — the Nintendo NX launches with an improved Virtual Console complete with 50 to 100 ports of old Nintendo games, a lot of gamers, let alone Nintendo fans, will be very happy campers. This selection of games could even include those never released in North America (e.g. Mother 3) and possibly old Sega Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast titles if Nintendo and Sega worked together again.
As lifelong Nintendo fans, we want nothing more than to see the Nintendo NX be a success. Now that you have read our top 5 things that need to be done, what are yours?
MKX Has First Gay Character in Mortal Kombat History. So What?
It was only a matter time — Mortal Kombat X has the first gay character in Mortal Kombat history. His name is Kung Jin and he is the younger brother of Kung Lao. So what if he's the first gay Mortal Kombat character?
A former thief and master archer for the Shaolin monks, Kung Jin was revealed to be gay during one of his flash-back cut-scenes in Mortal Kombat X. While we think being gay should be nothing special, the fact that this is Mortal Kombat — arguably the most brutal and masculine fighting game series ever — makes it somewhat newsworthy.
It's made quite clear in Kung Jin's story arch that he is a 'back door bandit', especially in the part where Raiden describes him as "Self-loathing" and tells him "They care about only what is in your heart; not whom your heart desires."
Need more proof? Mortal Kombat X's cinematic director, Dominic Cianciolo, has confirmed that the character is indeed a homosexual, stating on twitter:
"I see people are picking up on the subtle exposition contained in Kung Jin's flashback. Glad we have observant fans!"
Kung Jin is just one of a growing number of video games that allow players to play as or interact with gay characters, with critically-acclaimed Dragon Age: Inquisition being one such game. Dorian was the first openly gay team member in Dragon Age history, and his sexual orientation unjustifiably received viral media attention.
But is there really an issue here? Does a gay man have a place in a game like Mortal Kombat X? Short answer — of course!
I don't know about you, but sexuality in a fighting game matters little to us, regardless of how brutal or masculine that fighting game is. All that matters is whether or not the character is a thematic fit, and fortunately Kung Jin does Mortal Kombat good (i.e. he's not fruity or 'fabulous').
Sadly, we still live in a silly little world where people will see Kung Lao's little brother as the 'GAY Mortal Kombat character', rather than just another video game character/person. It's only a matter of time before that changes…
So, what do you think about a gay Mortal Kombat character? Does it bother you?
New Cinder is a Failed Character Design (Killer Instinct Xbox One)
For a serious fighting game with little comedic pretense, Killer Instinct Xbox One has one of the most visually-confusing characters ever made — Cinder!
In the first Killer Instinct game, Cinder (Ben Ferris) was a criminal permanently on fire due to a chemical accident. His skin was orange matter that resembles plasma, like the surface of the sun, and was able to fluctuate in temperature. Like the rest of the cast, he was proportionally muscular and imposing.
Fast forward to today, and Cinder is almost unrecognizable with regards to both his story and character design. He is supposedly an ex-military man turned master thief who was captured by Ultratech and infused with Glacius' alien technology. Sadly, Iron Galaxy and Microsoft's interpretation of the new Cinder is an abomination unbefitting of a game like Killer Instinct. Where to begin…
Firstly, the relatively muscular and imposing look of the original Cinder has been ditched for an ET-headed, overly lean and skinny entity that, despite being fiery, is not as imposing as the other characters. This is especially odd considering that similarly lean and skinny Glacius is one of the most intimidating in the game, a clear testament to Double Helix's design prowess.
Secondly, as if a lanky body wasn't enough, he was given clamp-like chicken hands in a seemingly desperate attempt to sell the idea that he's part alien. And here I thought being on fire was all that was needed…
Why he is wearing pointy shoes is beyond me and there must have been a better alternative to giving him shoulder and knee pads. The unnecessary lip on his mask is minutia compared to every other design deficiency…
Finally, his moves don't suit his look, and I am not talking about his awkward gliding walk animation, jelly-like Pyrobombs, or sperm-shaped Trailblazer attack. Seeing a lanky, ET-headed half-alien with chicken hands and knee pads do karate moves is as awkward as Glacius doing El Furte-like wrestling moves.
Take Dudley from Street Fighter 4, especially his punching and walking swag, and make the following modifications:
- Stretch his body vertically and take off all his clothes
- Give him chicken hands, some kick moves, a mask with a slit for a mouth, and shoulder and knee pads;
- Give him a slight variation of King's fighting stance from King of Fighters and add Bruce Lee's side hopping
- Pour gasoline over him and light a match
Now give him a million moves for players to use and low-quality special effects and you have yourself the new Cinder — an aesthetic mishmash of characters from three fighting games, one alien movie, and hockey!
Do you like how Cinder turned out? In not, what would you change about him? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Killer Instinct Season 2: Omen Design Impressions
After being shown to gamers in a pre-alpha state and consequently getting criticized for his uninspired design and moveset, Omen — the fifth character to been released for Killer Instinct Season 2 — has been revealed, and he looks… no different than his pre-alpha build.
I'll start off by saying that Omen is underwhelming visually, especially for a character intended to have an ominous vibe and a sinister tone. Is this really the scary herald of Gargos that was supposed to blow our minds?
Unlike the Killer Instinct Season 1 characters — Jago, Thunder, Spinal, Fulgore, Glacius, Orchid, Sabrewulf and Sadira — he has no presence and, frankly, looks unfinished. The designers at Iron Galaxy Studios seemingly take pride in his demon mask, swirling shadow energy and visible circulatory system, but he still comes off as an afterthought extracted from some other game of inferior quality.
ALSO SEE: Omen Has Arrived! Watch his Killer Instinct Season 2 Trailer
I have little issue with Omen's reused animations; however, some of them — the Sabrewulf's Ragged Edge and Eclipse animations, in particular — look so out of place that it's mind-boggling that any self-respecting fighting game designer would deem them appropriate.
Even more, his reused Jago moves seem to lack the weight and flair that they exhibit on Jago, as if their vitality had been sucked out. I think his anemic character model has something to do with that…
If you are going to make a character that reuses most of his animations, a practice in the fighting game segment that I by no means support, the least you can do is execute those animations in a manner that doesn't take away from the character's overall appeal. Street Fighter has a long history of reusing animations and character models, but never before have I said something looks weird or out of place on any of its characters.
As things stand, Omen is too lackluster for a game of Killer Instinct's caliber, and it's disheartening that Microsoft and Iron Galaxy chose to spend precious time and resources on him rather than complete Shadow Jago, a character I think has more substance, style and swagger despite being only being a skin for Jago.
Omen's theme might be the only redeeming feature of what may very well be one of the most boring and uninspired character designs in fighting game history. What a shame…
What are your thoughts on Omen? Is he a fittingly-designed character for Killer Instinct Xbox One, or does he leave much to be desired? Let us know in the comments.
Top 10 Best First-Person Shooting Games Of All Time
Walk into the domain of any male teenager or young male adult and chances are you will hear the sounds of various guns going ablaze. Shooting games, in particular first-person shooters, have taken over gaming as we know it, and their prominence just keeps growing.
In recognition of the success enjoyed by the genre, we have put together a list of the top 10 best first-person shooters ever made. You know, the innovative, fun and influential title responsible for the 'explosion' of shooting games! Click the 'next' button to begin the countdown, and let us know if we missed anything:


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Brandon Lee was born in Oakland, California on February 1, 1965 at the tail end of the year of the Dragon.
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Brandon acted in plays, television, and film. His most notable roles were in Rapid Fire and The Crow. In 1993 during the filming of The Crow, Brandon was killed on set by a blank fired from a jammed prop gun. His death has prompted changes in safety standards on film sets to this day. He was survived by his fiancé, Eliza Hutton. To this day, Brandon is remembered as a dynamic, charismatic, and talented man who touched the lives of many through his work and his relationships.
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