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Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater – Close Quarter Combat FAQ
PlayStation 2
Close Quarter Combat FAQ by PyroJames
Version: 1.50 | Updated: 03/14/06
CQC (Close Quarters Combat) FAQ
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SUBSISTENCE (Playstation 2)
Author: James Yee
GameFAQs ID: PyroJames
Original Publication Date: January 13, 2005
Current Version: 1.50
Last Update: March 15th, 2006
Email: email@example.com
Copyright 2006, James Yee (PyroJames)
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Table of Contents
1. What is CQC?
2. History of CQC
a. Real-life CQC History
b. MGS3 CQC History
3. MGS3 In-game CQC Controls
a. Standard CQC moves
b. Behind an enemy CQC
c. In front of an enemy CQC
d. Countering enemy attacks
4. MGS3 CQC Weapons
5. MGS3 CQC and Camouflage
6. MGS3: Subsistence Additions
7. CQC Troubleshooting FAQ
8. Special Thanks
9. FAQ Update Log
10. Site Acknowledgement
11. Author Contact Information
1. What is "CQC"?
The term "CQC" stands for "Close Quarter Combat" and is used to describe an
up-close military hand-to-hand fighting system. Originally a combination of
martial arts and short-range weapon play (such as knives, batons and firearms),
the basis of CQC was devised in Asia but now, is used to describe a wide range
of mixed martial arts commonly implemented into military training used in
different countries throughout the world. CQC is also known as "Trench Warfare"
as the up-close fighting system was suitable for tight environments such as
military trenches.
Originally taught by the Shanghai Municipal Police Force as a self-defense
technique for their law enforcement officers, the idea of CQC was to approach
and combat your opponent with confidence at a very close range which would
restrict the amount of "attack space" the hostile individual had. As a
result, the opponent would in a way, be caught off guard and his ability to
counter-attack at full strength and potential would be impeded. This would
greatly assist the police officers in disarming and restraining an attacker
while their optional baton and sidearm would provide self-protection and
lethal stopping power if necessary.
2a. Real-life CQC History
The man often credited with inventing CQC is William Ewart Fairbairn.
Fairbairn, a native son of Britain, lived in China from 1907 to 1939 and was
SMP's (Shanghai Municipal Police) most highly recognized instructor of close
combat and firearms training. Joining the SMP in 1907, it is legend that
Fairbairn observed Chinese martial arts and decided to implement it into
military training. The fighting system would later be refined by fellow SMP
colleague Eric Anthony Sykes and renamed "Defendu" (Pronounced: "Defen-doo";
a play on words of "Gung Fu".) These two men would also design the legendary
Sykes-Fairbairn "commando knife" that was made standard issue to all US and
British troops during World War II. Defendu would later be refined by these
two men for military training and be called "CQC".
In 1935, Fairbairn was promoted to Assistant Commissioner of the SMP and at
the height of the SMP's recognition, maintained and trained over 6,000 officers
and recruits. Fairbairn is also credited with creating the SMP RU (Reserve
Unit); a dedicated anti-riot police unit and precursor to the SWAT (Special
Weapons and Tactics) and ETF (Emergency Task Force) Units that you see all over
the world today. Legend also has it that Fairbairn was so highly skilled at
CQC that he was able to dodge bullets!
Throughout history, the Shanghai Municipal Police is still considered as one of
the most efficient, well-trained and deadliest police forces in the world.
In 1940, Fairbairn retired from the SMP, returned to Britain and saw the grim
position Britain was in due to Adolph Hitler's impending invasion and plot to
conquer Britain from Germany. Aiding Britain's war efforts, Fairbairn and
Sykes (who was also a native of Britain) enlisted with the British Army and
were quickly promoted as Captain Instructors teaching the effective method of
CQC. With the newly founded War Office STC (Special Training Center) in
Scotland as their school, Fairbairn and Sykes trained hundreds of
highly-experienced British soldiers with CQC in preparation for World War II.
This would greatly contribute to Hitler's defeat as many British soldiers
effectively subdued Nazi soldiers in hand-to-hand "trench battles"; where the
tight confines of the trenches still permitted CQC-experienced, British
soldiers room to exhibit their skills while the German opposition were less
skilled and remained constricted.
A common misconception of CQC is that it is just another name for "Defendu".
This is incorrect. Defendu is actually an empty-hand fighting system simply
focusing on defense and restraint which is normally practiced by police forces.
CQC however, is a military fighting system that allows the practitioner to
engage an enemy and subdue him with lethal force if necessary. Simply put,
William Fairbairn conceived and founded the empty-hand fighting system for
police and law enforcement and with the help of Eric Sykes, refined and renamed
it "Defendu". Both men would later refine Defendu further more for military use
(with lethal properties) and call it CQC.
In 1942 and after only 2 years of teaching, both Fairbairn and Sykes left the
STC on amiable terms. Sykes traveled the world and soon returned to his family
life while Fairbairn moved to reside in various parts of North America (both
Canada and the United States) to pass his CQC teachings on to other military and
law enforcement institutions in hopes of them continuing to pass the knowledge
on to future generations. One of the legendary schools that Fairbairn taught
was Intrepid's "Camp-X"; a training school located by Lake Ontario Canada that
produced the deadliest Allied Spies. (It is also a known fact that James Bond
author Ian Fleming completed training at Camp-X and during one training
session, was asked to CQC and "kill" an agent hiding in a bedroom. Too nervous
to subdue someone - even in a training simulation - Fleming did not enter the
room and complete his mission. It was later revealed to him that the agent
waiting in Fleming's bedroom was in fact the legendary Fairbairn and when asked
about this, Fleming stated that he was glad he didn't enter the room and
confront "a fearsome man capable of stopping bullets". Despite this moment,
Fleming still took Fairbairn's teachings to heart and quickly excelled to the
rank of British Naval Intelligence Commander at the height of World War II.)
In 1945, Fairbairn finally retired from the private sector and rejoined his
family at the age of 60. A highly-decorated instructor, Fairbairn would also
author the textbooks "Scientific Self-Defence" and "Get Tough!" and live to the
age of 75. To this day, CQC is taught in every military branch throughout the
world and although each individual country's military may feature their own form
of martial arts, the basic foundation of CQC and Fairbairn's teachings still
lives on.
2b. Metal Gear Solid CQC History
According to the Metal Gear Solid 3 storyline, the two people credited for
inventing the CQC fighting system are The Joy (AKA The Boss) and Snake.
Although the backstory on the creation of CQC did not go into too much detail,
it is stated in the game that The Boss would invent and introduce the empty-hand
fighting technique with her protégé Snake for "on the field" battle situations.
The technique is so effective that even Snake utilizes it in many key action
sequences in the game.
FACT: Reprising his role as the Military Advisor for the Metal Gear Solid
franchise, Motosada Mori worked closely with Hideo Kojima and the KCEJ Snake
Eater production team on all military aspects of this game. Motosada, a former
SWAT instructor with over 20 years of military experience, also served as the
motion capture actor for all CQC action sequences in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake
3. MGS3 In-game CQC Controls
In addition to stealthy sneaking and explosive weapon play, MGS3 offers the new
feature of CQC. With CQC, battles become more stylish, intense and dramatic as
Snake combats his opponents with complex hand-to-hand maneuvers which - luckily
for the gamer - are easy to do. The following section provides directional
controls on performing CQC maneuvers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the sake of convenience during testing and writing of this
FAQ, all CQC actions in this game were conducted on the "Very Easy" level of
difficulty. If you find it difficult to execute a certain CQC maneuver in your
game, please note that a higher level of difficulty may be the cause and provide
a tougher challenge. Gaming discretion is advised.
3a. Standard CQC Moves
Before applying CQC grappling techniques to enemy soldiers, we should first be
aware of Snake's standard attacks. This is an excellent foundation for more
complicated CQC moves as practicing these basic moves will give you a feel for
CQC and allow you to engage in more complicated attack combinations.
Here is Snake's standard CQC moveset:
1. PUNCH - Simply tap the CIRCLE button once and Snake will throw one punch.
2. PUNCH-PUNCH COMBINATION - Tap the CIRCLE button twice and Snake will throw
a 1-2 punch combination.
3. PUNCH-PUNCH-PUNCH COMBINATION - Tap the CIRCLE button exactly three times
and Snake will do a 1-2-3 punch combination that can stun an enemy and set
you up for a CQC grapple attack.
4. 1-2-3-KICK COMBINATION - Tap the CIRCLE button repeatedly and Snake will
do a 1-2-3 punch and kick combination. If close enough to an enemy soldier,
this attack can actually knock the enemy down and give you time to either
escape or regroup for another CQC attack.
Practice these moves repeatedly and you will be able to pull off stylish CQC
combination attacks.
3b. Behind the Enemy CQC
To perform a CQC action behind an enemy, Snake must do two actions. The
first action is to subdue and restrain an enemy from behind. To do this:
1. Quietly sneak up behind an enemy soldier by using the Directional Pad. (Tip:
To make things easier, if you've already acquired the "Spirit" camouflage, you
may wear it to eliminate the sound of your footsteps.)
2. Once Snake is behind an enemy soldier, press and hold the CIRCLE button
and Snake will subdue and restrain the enemy. Now that Snake has subdued an
enemy, you have several options. These are the secondary actions that Snake can
A. Drag enemy
B. Interrogate enemy
C. Use enemy as a human shield
D. Throw enemy down to the ground
E. Choke/snap neck
F. Slit enemy's throat
A. DRAG ENEMY - To drag an enemy, simply use the LEFT ANALOG STICK to move
Snake while continuing to hold down the CIRCLE button. By doing this, Snake
will drag the enemy soldier around like a hostage.
B. INTERROGATE ENEMY - To interrogate an enemy for information, continue
restraining the enemy soldier and then press and hold the L3 button (LEFT
ANALOG STICK). By doing this, Snake will threaten the soldier with his knife
and interrogate him for information.
C. THE HUMAN SHIELD - By holding the enemy soldier and pressing the SQUARE
button, Snake will aim his gun either straight ahead or at the nearest person.
With the SQUARE button pressed down, you may let go of the CIRCLE button now and
Snake will continue to hold the enemy soldier like a shield as he aims his
pistol. Pressing the R1 button now will allow you to look in First Person View
(which is a better view to aim with). (NOTE: To do this move, Snake must have a
CQC-enabled firearm equipped.)
D. THE ENEMY TAKEDOWN - If you're still holding the enemy soldier and wish to
throw him down, simply move the LEFT ANALOG STICK and tap the CIRCLE button
again. Depending on the direction Snake is facing in the game and the direction
you move the LEFT ANALOG STICK, Snake will throw the enemy down in either one of
two ways:
A. Forward Throw
B. Backward Throw
The Forward Throw is when Snake pushes the enemy soldier forward so that the
soldier falls forward and lands on his chest in front of Snake. By doing this
throw, Snake now has a golden opportunity to switch to First Person View and
hold the soldier up with a firearm ("Freeze!") and receive some ammunition
or foodstuffs. Note: Once you throw a soldier down and hold him up, he will
remain on the ground and not get up afterwards (unless another enemy soldier
checks on him or you leave the area.)
The Backward Throw is when Snake yanks the soldier down so that he falls onto
his back next to Snake's feet. By doing this, Snake can use his punch-punch-
kick combination and kick the soldier. Snake may also hold the soldier up with
a firearm but this method is less effective as the soldier usually gets up
immediately and once he gets up, he will either 1/ graciously surrender or 2/
continue attacking you so prepare yourself. It should also be noted that if
you're quick enough to backward throw and then hold the enemy up, the enemy
will not get up but instead, rollover onto his stomach and surrender.
Of these two moves, the Forward Throw is the most effective because when Snake
forward throws an enemy soldier, the soldier lands in clear, perfect view in
front of Snake which saves you weapon drawing and aiming time. When you forward
throw a soldier, all you have to do is switch to First Person View and you will
notice that the soldier is in front of Snake and in perfect range for the
holdup. The backwards throw however, requires Snake to quickly switch to First
Person View, look down at the soldier [by Snake's feet] and aim and considering
the thrown soldiers get up after only 1 second, this method is not 100%
successful for gamers slow on the controls.
E. THE CHOKE/NECK SNAP - A fan favorite move from Metal Gear Solid 1 and 2. If
Snake is holding an enemy soldier and you quickly tap the CIRCLE button, Snake
will apply a chokehold to the soldier. This is an effective move for when the
soldier is struggling and trying to escape your restraint. By choking the
soldier when he struggles, you weaken him again. If you continue to tap the
CIRCLE button repeatedly, Snake will eventually snap the soldier's neck.
F. THE THROAT SLICE - When holding an enemy soldier in the traditional CQC
restraint position, if you depress the CIRCLE button firmly, Snake will slit
the soldier's throat and kill him. This is an effective move to silence an
enemy soldier and prevent him from either attacking you later or fleeing and
calling reinforcements.
(NOTE: When holding the CIRCLE button to restrain an enemy soldier, always
remember that the buttons on the Playstation 2/PStwo controllers are pressure
sensitive so if you apply a bit too much pressure, the game will interpret that
as a second action and react accordingly. Please see Section 6 for more
3c. In front of the Enemy CQC
There are only two CQC moves for Snake when he is facing an enemy soldier:
A. Subdue
B. Knock-out Takedown
A. SUBDUE - This is the subdue maneuver that Snake uses to restrain his enemies.
(See "The first action" in Section 3b.) When facing an enemy soldier, Snake
will spin the soldier around and then apply the move. From there, Snake may
continue with his "behind the enemy" CQC actions.
B. KNOCK-OUT TAKEDOWN - This is similar to Snake's "backward throw" (See Section
3b) but instead, Snake will throw the enemy down to the ground extra hard so
that he knocks the soldier out on the first try. To do this move, simply
confront an enemy soldier and press towards him with the LEFT ANALOG STICK
while pressing the CIRCLE button.
NOTE: It should be noted that by doing this move, you automatically disable the
enemy soldier's rifle so should he recover, he will no longer have his AK-47
rifle to attack you with. He will however, still have a pistol sidearm but if
you do this move on him again, he will NOT lose his pistol.
(TIP: Many people have complained that this technique is hard to do with the
controller and instead of throwing the enemies down, Snake will instead punch
them. This is due to the extremely pressure sensitive button controls. An easy
alternative is to run straight at an enemy soldier and then press the circle
button. For more information, please see Section 6.)
3d. CQC Counterattacks
One of the coolest CQC features in this game is to counterattack an enemy's
CQC attack with your own CQC maneuver. This can be done during certain boss
fights and will add a bit more style and drama to the battles.
To counter an enemy's CQC attack, wait for an enemy to approach Snake and when a
red exclamation mark "!" appears over Snake's head, press and hold the CIRCLE
button and Snake will counter by blocking the enemy's attack. You may also use
the LEFT ANALOG STICK and depending on the direction Snake is facing in the game
and the direction you moved the LEFT ANALOG STICK, Snake will further counter
the enemy in either one of several ways:
A. Counter an enemy's attack and push them away.
B. Counter an enemy's attack and strike back with your own attacks to stun
C. Counter an enemy's attack, grab their wrist and "over-the-shoulder" Judo
toss them onto the ground.
D. Counter an enemy's attack and then backwards throw them into the ground.
Sometimes an enemy's CQC attack may be so quick that the red exclamation mark
will not appear over Snake's head. In this case, you will need to time Snake's
counterattack perfectly with the enemy's attack.
NOTE: Many people on the GameFAQs MGS3 message board have mentioned that you may
also counter a boss' CQC attack by pressing the CIRCLE button when they attack
and you hear Snake grunt. Another suggested method is to press CIRCLE button
when an opponent grabs Snake's wrist/hand during CQC. At the time of writing, I
have not tested these two methods out but because I have been receiving
confirmation of this from other GameFAQs members, I am adding them to this FAQ.
4. MGS3 CQC Weapons
To introduce this new fighting system, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater also
showcases a wide range of CQC-supported weapons that Snake can use in hand-to-
hand combat. Here is a listing of these weapons:
EZ Gun
Survival Knife
Cig Spray
*NOTE: The "SP" variation of this weapon is simply the suppressed or "silencer-
equipped" version.
These weapons may be equipped and used in CQC action and although most of these
weapons include the same subdue and restraint action, some (such as the
Chloroform Handkerchief) are used differently and include a different animation.
**ANOTHER NOTE: I've received many emails from people stating that the fork
is NOT a CQC weapon. For the record, the fork is listed in the game manual as a
CQC weapon and indeed CQC capable. However, it should be noted that the fork
does not become CQC "enabled" until AFTER you meet a certain someone behind a
waterfall half way through the game.
Although the following weapons do have melee striking attacks, they are not CQC-
capable and therefore not considered CQC weapons:
The following weapons do not have melee striking attacks but they can be
equipped during basic punching combinations. This can be really handy when
you're surrounded by enemy soldiers and need to get out of a jam fast.
(TIP: Rather than combating each individual soldier in an ambush, you can
easily toss a stun grenade or detonate some nearby TNT to distract them.)
Stun Grenade
Smoke Grenade
WP Grenade
Chaff Grenade
5. MGS3 CQC and Camouflage
CQC can be performed while wearing any type of military camouflage in this game.
However, any disguises in this game that disables Snake's weapons also disable
his CQC actions. As a result, Snake cannot CQC someone while in disguise.
At the time of writing, downloadable camouflage and outfits for this game have
not been tested for CQC capability.
Facepaints and specialty masks do not conflict with Snake's CQC abilities.
6. MGS3: Subsistence Additions
To be announced.
7. CQC Troubleshooting FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: I just tried to choke and interrogate an enemy soldier but for some reason,
Snake always end up slitting the soldier's throat. This keeps happening... am I
doing something wrong?
A: Don't press the CIRCLE button too tightly. Remember that the Playstation 2
controllers are pressure-sensitive so if you press and hold the CIRCLE button to
choke an enemy soldier but accidentally add additional pressure to the button,
the game will interpret that as a second button depress and react accordingly.
Q: Is it possible to CQC an enemy soldier and Judo toss him as shown in the game
trailers and title screen?
A: No. Although you can arm-toss an opponent with the in-game CQC, you cannot
use that specific Judo toss.
Q: At what points in the game can I use CQC to counter attacks?
A: You can use CQC to counter attacks during some of the boss fights against
characters who has striking attacks in this game. I'll refrain from posting
spoilers so you should just experiment with the boss battles and find out for
yourself. Just remember that if a boss character likes to attack you with close-
range hand attacks, you can most likely CQC counter them.
Q: I just tried to "knock-out throw" a soldier but instead, Snake just punches
him and then turns away. What's going on?
A: The buttons on the PS2/PSTwo controller are pressure sensitive for this game
so try not to do moves too quickly because the controller will react
accordingly. If you tried to do a knock-out throw but Snake punches the soldier
and looks away it means that you're pulling away on the LEFT ANALOG STICK when
you press the CIRCLE button. My best advice is that you practice this throw
maneuver or as an alternative, simply run straight at an enemy soldier and press
the CIRCLE button when you're close to him.
Q: I want to learn CQC! Can I learn this at a martial arts school? What about
buying CQC textbooks/reference books?
A: CQC is a military teaching with extremely lethal techniques which is why it's
hard to find a place - outside of a military or police institution - that would
know or even teach CQC to anybody. If you would like to learn martial
arts similar to CQC, then I would recommend Judo for throw techniques and
Jujitsu for self-defence grappling and counter-attacks.
For books, there are textbooks about CQC but any techniques that are discussed
in these books should be considered strictly for reference and educational
purposes only. Reading a CQC book over and over again will not make you a CQC
master so please don't think you can take on just about anybody after reading a
textbook as it takes years and years of physical training and practice. William
Fairbain's books: "Scientific Self-Defence" and "Get Tough!" are now out of
print and only available for reference within law enforcement and military
institutions but there are a number of CQC related books available for purchase
to the public. Check your local bookstore or an Internet-based bookstore for
more information. Also, according to Ethereal Raven (aka Dark Avatar) and
VoodooandCoffee from the GameFAQs message forums, the book series
"The Art of Metal Gear Solid" also contains descriptions of combat techniques
featured in the game(s).
Q: Umm... who are you and why do you know so much about the history of CQC? Are
you in the military?
A: This really isn't related to the game but I'll answer it anyways because I've
been receiving a fair bit of emails about this. First of all, I am not in the
military and have never served in any branch of military. The reason why I know
so much about the history of CQC is because I studied it... when I became
a self-defence instructor. I am currently 28 years old, reside in Canada
(Toronto, Ontario) and have over 18 years of martial arts experience. My first
study of martial arts was Chinese Siu Lum Gung Fu but now, I specialize in
"Modern" Okinawan Kobujutsu and Filipino Balisong relating to "urban self-
defence". I have been an avid balisong collector and practitioner for the past
10 years and in 2004, started the web-based community "Balisong-Canada" strictly
for Canadians interested in the art of Balisong. In 2005, I founded the
exclusive school "The Balisong Academy" here in Toronto which allows veteran
martial arts students to further study close-range self-defence techniques.
Q: Just out of curiosity, but in the February 2006 issue of "Official
Playstation Magazine" (OPM), there's a letter to the Editor (page 17) and the
writer's alias is the same as your GameFAQs ID. Is that you???
A: Yes, that's me. I'm an avid reader of OPM and wrote that letter in December
2005 in celebration of OPM reaching 100 issues. To my surprise, my letter was
actually printed in Issue 101 in its entirety. I'm very happy to have had my
letter printed and be a part of OPM history.
8. Special Thanks
Special thanks to Hideo Kojima for creating the Metal Gear Solid series, CJayC
of GameFAQs for accepting and hosting my FAQ and the Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake
Eater GameFAQs message board members for all their countless information,
humorous joke topics/posts, patience and input.
Important special thanks goes to Normalmode for declaring me the inaugural
winner of first ever "GameFAQs Metal Gear Solid Online AIM Trivia Contest" and
awarding me a brand new copy of MGS3: Snake Eater (for this FAQ would not be
possible without it) and very special thanks to Genji Masamune for stepping
down as Co-First Place winner and accepting an alternate prize so I can be
awarded MGS3.
Last but most definitely not least, I would like to thank all the people who
have read this FAQ and supported me with tons of positive input. You guys
are awesome and I'm glad I wrote this FAQ because it was actually fun to write
and to receive an email from someone saying that my FAQ really helped them
in this game really makes my day.
Without any of your help, I would be lost. Because of this, I am forever
- James Yee
(AKA "PyroJames")
9. FAQ Update Log
01.13.05 - First Draft submitted to GameFAQs and accepted.
01.15.05 - Minor content revisions and contact information updated.
01.17.05 - Revised CQC counter chapter, History of CQC and updated copyright
01.18.05 - Revised CQC Troubleshooting and Weapons chapters.
01.19.05 - Minor spelling and grammar corrections.
01.20.05 - Added to History, Weapons and Special Thanks chapters.
02.04.05 - Revised CQC weapons and FAQ section.
02.14.05 - Added CQC and Camouflage section and completed minor revisions.
03.14.05 - Made minor revisions and added disclaimer content.
08.21.05 - Revised contact info and FAQ section.
01.16.06 - Minor revisions.
03.15.06 - Added to MGS3: Subsistence FAQ section on GameFAQs.com.
10. FAQ Site Acknowledgement
Although this FAQ was originally written for Gamefaqs.com, I do allow this FAQ
to appear elsewhere; pending approval of a written request emailed to me in
advance. Currently, this FAQ is only permitted to appear at:
www.GameFAQs.com (The original parent site for this FAQ.)
If this FAQ appears on a website other than the aforementioned websites listed
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version with outdated info. To ensure that you're reading a fully updated
version of this FAQ with current info, please refer to the parent website
If you found this FAQ on another site other than the ones listed above, please
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UPDATE: "Real-Life CQC History" (Section 2a of this FAQ) appears word-for-word
on Wikipedia.com under "CQC" and quite possibly, under other entries. Someone
copied and posted that section of my FAQ on Wikipedia.com without my permission
and without providing proper credit. For the record, I am the sole author of
this FAQ and this FAQ is authorized to only appear on the websites listed above.
11. Author Contact Information
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Email: email@example.com (Subject: FAQ - MGS3 CQC)
Please note that my FAQs are updated when I have new information so if you would
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The five states with the lowest number of completed foreclosures for the 12 months ending in December 2012 were: District of Columbia (89), Hawaii (421), North Dakota (521), Maine (537) and West Virginia (645).
The five states with the highest foreclosure inventory as a percentage of all mortgaged homes were: Florida (10.1 percent), New Jersey (7.0 percent), New York (5.1 percent), Nevada (4.7 percent) and Illinois (4.5 percent).
The five states with the lowest foreclosure inventory as a percentage of all mortgaged homes were: Wyoming (0.4 percent), Alaska (0.6 percent), North Dakota (0.7 percent), Nebraska (0.8 percent) and Colorado (1.0 percent).
*November data was revised. Revisions are standard, and to ensure accuracy, CoreLogic incorporates newly released data to provide updated results.
To download a copy of the National Foreclosure Report, please visit:
CoreLogic Foreclosure Report November 2012
The data in this report represent foreclosure activity reported through December 2012.
This report separates state data into judicial vs. non-judicial foreclosure state categories. In judicial foreclosure states, lenders must provide evidence to the courts of delinquency in order to move a borrower into foreclosure. In non-judicial foreclosure states, lenders can issue notices of default directly to the borrower without court intervention. This is an important distinction since judicial states, as a rule, have longer foreclosure timelines, thus affecting foreclosure statistics.
A completed foreclosure occurs when a property is auctioned and results in the purchase of the home at auction by either a third party, such as an investor, or by the lender. If the home is purchased by the lender, it is moved into the lender's real estate owned (REO) inventory. In "foreclosure by advertisement" states, a redemption period begins after the auction and runs for a statutory period, e.g., six months. During that period, the borrower may regain the foreclosed home by paying all amounts due as calculated under the statute. For purposes of this Foreclosure Report, because so few homes are actually redeemed following an auction, it is assumed that the foreclosure process ends in "foreclosure by advertisement" states at the completion of the auction.
The foreclosure inventory represents the number and share of mortgaged homes that have been placed into the process of foreclosure by the mortgage servicer. Mortgage servicers start the foreclosure process when the mortgage reaches a specific level of serious delinquency as dictated by the investor for the mortgage loan. Once a foreclosure is "started," and absent the borrower paying all amounts necessary to halt the foreclosure, the home remains in foreclosure until the completed foreclosure results in the sale to a third party at auction or the home enters the lender's REO inventory. The data in this report accounts for only first liens against a property and does not include secondary liens. The foreclosure inventory is measured only against homes that have an outstanding mortgage. Homes with no mortgage liens can never be in foreclosure and are therefore excluded from the analysis. Approximately one-third of homes nationally are owned outright and do not have a mortgage. CoreLogic has approximately 85 percent coverage of U.S. foreclosure data.
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2K Sports Botches Their Perfect Game $1 Million Contest
from the it's-just-so-baseball deptAh, baseball. The national pasttime (for every month the NFL isn't playing) is rife with the most wonderful of traditions: Fenway's Green Monster, cheating, Wrigley's ivy, cheating, the divisional rivalries, cheating, the evil empire Yankees, and, of course, cheating.
Yes, it seems that for as long as baseball has been in existence, scandal has followed in its wake. We're finally beginning to emerge from the steroids era, but those of us that love the game are also familiar with the spitballs, corked bats, stolen signs, Pete Rose, and the 1919 Chicago Black Sox scandal. And so it's perhaps with little surprise and a shrug of the shoulders that we receive news from Deadspin that at least one of this year's $1 Million dollar candidates of 2K Sports' MLB2K12 Perfect Game Challenge rigged things in his favor. And there may be more.
For those of you not familiar with the game or the promotion, for the past several years, 2K Sports has paid out $1 Million to the winner of their Perfect Game Challenge. If you can manage to pitch a perfect game against the computer opponent (no hits, walks, or errors in a complete game shutout), you're entered into their bracket to play against the other perfectos, culminating in a championship being awarded on Spike TV. It's a big deal, especially for a game franchise that basically has this contest going for it and nothing else. But, as Deadspin's Owen Good notes, there's a problem:
"Two days ago, I reported on an exploit within MLB 2K12's $1 Million Perfect Game Challenge, in which contestants in the qualifying round of the contest could substitute opposing batters before the game began and still throw an eligible perfect game. I reported very strong evidence indicating that one of the eight finalists 2K Sports is flying to New York this week used the exploit in pitching his perfect game. And that same person has said he believed others in the finalist pool used it too."That player was William Haff, who insists that his perfect game is legitimate. Ah, it's so simple! Just sub out every good hitter on the other team before the game starts! Face nothing but .200 hitters and we're in the clear.
In the end, I don't know that I can put the blame for this on Haff or any of the other finalists who may have also used this exploit. The blame belongs on the game developers and the ones running the contest. The very idea that 2K Sports would have allowed this in their famous (now infamous?) contest surely caused the kind of stunned embarassement that would result in a heartfelt mea culpa, right? Especially since there was something like 900 other players that threw perfect games, most of which likely were far more legitimate than Haff's substitution-filled no-no. According to 2K Sports...not so much.
"The contest was run properly," 2K Sports said. "We look forward to awarding someone a million dollars on May 10 in New York."In the end, I'll feel a bit bad for the honest gamers who threw a perfecto and won't get the chance at the money because of dubious actions such as those of William Haff. But mostly I'll chuckle at the fact that 2K Sports' game at least got one part of their baseball simulation correct: cheating. Haff used the exploit that 2K Sports allowed for and explained it away by pointing out there's no rule against it in the contest...much the same way as Jose Canseco could explain his steroid use in the 90's by saying Major League Baseball had no rules against it. And technically, both of them are right.
But they're also both wrong.
Filed Under: baseball, cheating, mlb2k12, perfect game
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The following modifications are made during the installation process by default:
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All modifications during the installation process are made only with the consent of the end user. The user can cancel the installation of these modifications by unmarking them during installation process.
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There is no sign-up form on ToomkyGames.com. All games are provided in full versions and without time limitations. You might have clicked on one of the ad banners with "play" and/or "download" buttons redirecting to another site that has no connection with ToomkyGames.com.
The buttons marked red on the screenshot ("Download for pc" or orange "Play game online" right to the game image, and "Play [game] online free") are what you need for playing or downloading the game from ToomkyGames.com for free. All the rest call-to-action phrases are ads.
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Make sure that your computer's configuration meets the system requirements for the game you are trying to run. Try updating the driver for your video card and the version of DirectX installed on your computer. You can install DirectX by going to Microsoft's DirectX download center and following the instructions there. The problem can also be due to the fact that various games do not support some video card models. If you still have problems with the game after these adjustments, please contact us.
On the page for each game there is a list of the system requirements for the game to work successfully.
- OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
- CPU: x86, 800 MHz
- HDD Free Space: 100 MB
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- Flash Player version 10+ (for flash games)
- The game compatible with: Internet Explorer 8+, Mozilla Firefox 3+, Google Chrome 9+ (for flash games)
This message means that the file became corrupted when the game was being downloaded. Try turning off your anti-virus software during download and installation, or download the game on another computer.
All Toomky's games are checked with anti-virus software. Most likely, your anti-virus software is unable to recognize the game's protection and therefore classifies it as an infected item. ToomkyGames.com has security and privacy trusted seals. All games downloaded from http://toomkygames.com are completely safe to use.
Unfortunately, our games work only on PCs.
Try to do the following:
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- 4. If you have opened other games before this one, try rebooting your computer.
- 5. Try changing your resolution or screen refresh rate.OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
First make sure that you are using the most recent Google Chrome, Mozilla or Internet Explorer browser version. Try clearing your browser's cache, history and cookies.
If you use Internet Explorer:
- 1. Go to Tools > Delete Browsing History;
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- 4. When the files have been deleted (this can take several minutes), click Close to return to the online game.
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- 1. Go to Tools -> Clear Recent History;
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- 3. Click "Clear Now".
If you use Google Chrome:
- 1. Click Settings in the upper right hand corner of the browser;
- 2. Go to Options ->History-> Clear History;
- 3. Choose what you want to be deleted -> press "Clear History" button.
If online games are still not working for you, try reinstalling the free Adobe Flash Player:
- 1.Download and run the Adobe Flash Player uninstaller.
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Yes, Toomky's games support Windows 8. Anyway, please check a game's system requirements before installing it. If the game does not run, try launching the game in Windows XP (SP2) compatibility mode. To do this follow the steps:
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No, all Toomky's games are made only for Windows operating systems.
If you still have questions, please describe them in as much detail as possible when writing to us. We will answer them right away. We will also be glad to hear your comments and suggestions regarding our site.


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Designed with the latest electronics switching topologies in a sleek polycarbonate molded enclosure, this "Home Gym Power®" Platinum Series power supply from Home Gym Power Solutions sets a new industry standard in operational economy, electrical performance, environmental friendliness and value.
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Our outdoor collections are American Made and created from durable, high density, recycled materials that are completely maintenance free—they will not rust, rot, or need painted. Whether it's for dining or lounging, the entire collection is available in a wide variety of fade resistant color options so you can create the perfect outdoor setting of your very own.
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Different than a sale—our clearance items consist of furniture and accessories that we are discontinuing from our everyday selection and will no longer have on display. We discount these items substantially to move them out quickly in order to make room for new merchandise arriving daily and once they're gone—they're gone.
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Please select a collection below to explore.
A large percentage of our furniture is American-made. This means nearly all of our wooden furniture can be ordered in different kinds of wood, and a variety of stain colors and sizes. The majority of our sofas, sectionals, and chairs can be ordered in a vast assortment of different fabrics and configurations to fit your space. Therefore, it's nearly impossible to list the price of every available option on our website and we feel it would be misleading to give you a price that isn't accurate of what you might be looking for. Plus, some manufacturers will not allow us to post our pricing online due to our everyday low pricing structure. Our website is designed to give you a good idea of our incredible selection of quality furniture and inspire you to come see it all in person. In addition, we always have a lot more on display in our store than on our website. If you are interested in an item and would like more information please inquire and someone from our staff will respond as soon as possible.


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The saga of the Stephen Colbert parody video "Falsiness" gets stranger today. After the EFF filed suit against Viacom in federal court for issuing a YouTube takedown notice for a clip that it did not own, Viacom retorted that it had—probably—done no such thing.
In a letter, a copy of which was sent to Ars Technica, Viacom says that it has looked through its records and can find no evidence that it issued a takedown notice for the clip in question. "We maintain careful records of all our takedown notices, so any takedown notice most likely did not come from us," writes Viacom's executive vice president Michael Fricklas.
EFF attorney Jason Schultz tells Ars that the offending clip was pulled from YouTube with the notice that it was "no longer available due to a copyright claim by Viacom International." "So from our perspective, this is what happened until we are shown evidence otherwise," he says.
Late yesterday, the EFF also posted a screenshot from YouTube (PDF) that shows the copyright notice. Unfortunately, it's difficult to tell from the screenshot exactly what clip is referenced, and YouTube is currently displaying the video without problems.
But other evidence comes in the form of an email from copyright enforcement company BayTSP. The company was responding to a complaint about the takedown notice from Brave New Films, which created the video, and it admitted that "there were isolated errors" owing to the "more than 100,000 unauthorized clips that needed to be removed from the site." They also directed follow-up questions to the e-mail address email@example.com.
Finally, the EFF claims that a YouTube lawyer verbally confirmed that the complaint came from Viacom. To the EFF, the entire episode highlights a serious problem: "with Viacom sending more than 160,000 DMCA takedown notices, it may not even be aware which videos it told YouTube to remove. If that's right, then Viacom will inevitably end up censoring some perfectly legitimate videos—surely, the MoveOn/Brave New Films video is not the only example of a fair use that got caught in Viacom's driftnet."
Viacom, for its part, said in the letter that it had "no problem" with the clip. The company also complained that they had not been contacted directly before the court filing, saying that this would have been "less wasteful of scarce judicial resources."
Given that the EFF is sticking by its original claims, those judicial resources may be needed to decide the case after all.


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The leg harness is commonly used in combination with MasterVest for gait training. It helps to keep MasterVest in place during use.
The leg harness can be applied when the patient is sitting down. After raising up, the position and pressure of the leg harness can be adjusted. The leg harness can be applied crossed or non-crossed in the crotch.
All models of Liko MasterVest are ready for installation of the leg harness.
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Father Votes for Son and Now Under Investigation!
Why are the Republicans always cheating! This is crazy!! I just don't know what to say.
Father investigated after voting for son
Posted at: 11/06/2012 5:00 PM | Updated at: 11/06/2012 6:24 PM
By: Gadi Schwartz and Peter St. Cyr, KOB Eyewitness News
A 4 On Your Side investigation shows an Albuquerque man casting two different ballots by posing as his 18-year-old son during early voting.
Bernalillo County sheriff's deputies have confirmed they are also investigating the man.
Election workers originally raised suspicions of voter fraud after the man, who has silver hair, told them he was born in 1994.
"That info was so out of sync with what the poll worker was visually seeing," Bernalillo County Clerk Maggie Toulouse Oliver told KOB's 4 On Your Side. "It really did raise that red flag."
Under state law, voters are not required to show photo identification to cast a ballot. The only requirement is for voters to state their names, address, and date of birth.
But, election workers did not believe the man's stated birth date.
After he voted, workers followed the suspect, later identified as Thomas Pino, to his vehicle, wrote down his license plate, and called the clerk's office. She quickly notified Secretary of State Diane Duran.
Together, they learned that Pino was likely posing as his son. Both men are registered to the same address. Both are listed as Republicans.
A few days later, Pino turned up at a different location to vote for himself.
Pino did not realize his record had already been flagged, and he was given a provisional ballot.
After he voted at Daskalos Shopping Center, 4OYS paid him a visit at his home.
At first, he denied using his son's name and birth date to vote.
"I don't know what you're talking about," Pino said.
He claimed his son his son had voted Monday or Tuesday last week and then returned to school in Las Cruces.
Moments after telling that story, 4OYS's team watched as Pino's son arrived home from New Mexico State University for a weekend visit.
"I literally just drove into town a few minutes ago," Aaron Pino said. "I've been in Las Cruces at school."
After pulling to the curb, Pino denied casting his vote in Albuquerque.
Driving back to the newsroom, Thomas Pino called to talk to Reporter Gadi Schwartz.
He said he had made a big mistake and claimed his son agreed to let him vote for him.
Pino could face serious charges, including false voting, fraudulent and double voting and falsifying election documents–all fourth degree felonies.
For now, Clerk Toulouse Oliver said she is pleased her poll workers took action immediately.
"This is exactly how we can prevent voter fraud from occurring," Toulouse Oliver said.


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2012 Steelers Mens Fantasy Camp presented by Rolling Rock
Attention Steelers Fans! If you ever wanted to fulfill a dream of experiencing Steelers training camp for an entire weekend this is now your chance! You can stay in the same dorm rooms as the players, eat in the team cafeteria and practice on the same field that the six-time Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers have for the past 46 years at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA.
Registration will begin next Monday, February 27, at www.steelers.com for the 10th annual Steelers Mens Fantasy Camp presented by Rolling Rock!
The Pittsburgh Steelers invite you to join us at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe from Friday, June 1 - Sunday, June 3, 2012. This dream weekend begins with a tour of Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Friday afternoon at either 12 p.m. or 2 p.m. Your weekend at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe will begin with registration at 5 p.m. on Friday followed by a food and beverage reception attended by the Steelers Alumni participating in the weekend activities.
In addition to the Friday evening reception, your entire weekend includes:
· A Steelers Nike replica jersey with your name and the number of your choice on the back.
· Dorm housing (two players/room), meals and a special Steelers gift bag upon registering.
· On-field practices Saturday morning and afternoon that will be conducted by Steelers Alumni such as Greg Lloyd, Kimo von Oelhoffen, Josh Miller, Dwayne Woodruff, Gerry Mullins, Randy Grossman and more.
· A Saturday afternoon team meeting conducted by a current Steelers coach.
· A Saturday evening banquet featuring prime rib and our special guest, the newest member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, former Steelers great Dermontti Dawson.
· Tickets to all 2012 Steelers home games will be raffled off on Saturday evening.
· A skills competition divided by age groups on Sunday with great prizes for the winners.
· Your cost for the entire weekend camp is $649 per person.
· On Sunday, the lunch and the awards ceremony will conclude by 1:30 p.m.
More details will be available at www.steelers.com or you can contact us at 412-697-7713.
Thank you for your support of the Pittsburgh Steelers and we hope to see you in Latrobe!
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Striking black and white pre-war 1970s photographs of Afghanistan by Joseph Hoyt depict people of all ages, landscapes and ancient ruins in a poor but culturally and historically rich nation before the start of conflict and turmoil. "The photographs in this collection reveal an Afghanistan very different from the one we hear about today. What we see in these images is not just an Afghanistan at peace, but a people and a country at peace within itself –a remarkable country and its resilient people going about their daily routines," said Hoyt.
Exhibition: October 11, 2008 - January 18, 2009, Main Library, Sixth Floor Skylight Gallery 100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
Related Programs
One City One Book: West of Kabul, East of New York: An Afghan American Story. Watch Video of this Program Tamim Ansary will moderate this panel discussion about current events in Afghanistan with special guests Mo Qayoumi, president of California State University: East Bay; UC Berkeley professor Wali Ahmadi; photographer Joseph N. Hoyt; and Humaira Ghilzai, president of Afghan Friends Network. Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30pm, Koret Auditorium, Main Library, 100 Larkin Street at Grove.
Thursdays at Noon : Film series on Afghanistan October 9, 16, 23 and 30, Koret Auditorium, Main Library, 100 Larkin Street at Grove
The Role of Women in Afghanistan
Listen to Audio of this Program Panelists include photographer Joseph Hoyt, award-winning Afghan American journalist Fariba Nawa, Nila Shewan, founder of many refugee programs for women in Afghanistan, and Zohra Daoud, Co-Founder of the Afghan Women Association and radio host of Voice of Afghanistan Sunday, November 16, 2:30-3:30 pm, Koret Auditorium, Main Library, 100 Larkin Street at Grove.


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BUZZ RACK Pilot 2 bike strap on rack no. BRT302
Code: BRT302_W
- High-mount rack that fits a wide range of cars.
The bikes are held in wheel trays so it will accommodate a wide range of different styles and sizes of bikes.
- High-mount rack that fits a wide range of cars.
The bikes are held in wheel trays so it will accommodate a wide range of different styles and sizes of bikes.
The BuzzRack Pilot is a robust rack that will carry up to two bikes and fits many cars. It attaches to the tailgate using six straps with coated hooks. Foam pads on the rack also protect your bumper / tailgate.
Other great features of this easy-to-use rack include:
Please note that you cannot use rear fixing carriers on cars with rear spoilers, or on vehicles where modifications to the roof or tailgate would have an effect on the fitting of the carrier. Find a different solution - either roof mounting and/or tow bar mounting.
Delivery charges and arrangements:
We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.
For most UK addresses, the charge for our two to three day service is £5.50 (£9.50 for orders including a roof box) and our charge for Next Working Day deliveries is £8.50 (£12.50 for orders involving a roof box). AutoSock, shoe chains, RUD i-Sock, and small spare parts, are charged £3.95 (Royal Mail Tracked), £4.95 (Royal Mail Express Tracked) or £5.95 (express courier, usually Next Working Day).
There are different charges for any delivery including a sea crossing, and deliveries to Skye - we will contact you with a quote on receipt of order.
Orders for Next Working Day delivery need to be received by 4.00pm.
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Next Working Day orders placed on a Friday will be delivered on the Monday, Next Working Day orders placed on a Saturday will be delivered on the Tuesday.
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver on a day and at an address which suits you. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. All courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.
Payment options:
We take the following cards, and also PayPal. Please note that the entry on your card statement will be from "The Roof Box Company".
Secure payments
Our website is secured by Sectigo (formerly Comodo CA), the largest commercial Certificate Authority in the world.
Lighting Boards
The bikes may obscure the lights on the back of this vehicle so you may also need a lighting board (listed below) when using a boot mounting rack on this car. Lighting boards are not expensive but you will need to have a socket fitted for the lighting board to plug in to. If you contact your local garage or auto-electrician they will be able to quote you for a socket.
Number Plates
If your bikes also obscure the number plate you will also need to get a new number plate made up. You will need to get this done locally and take your vehicle documents and proof of address with you.
Artificial cross bars
If you have any bikes without a traditional cross bar these would require an artificial cross bar to allow them to hang off the arms of these racks, these are listed below.
Spoilers/Tailgate design
It's not possible to fit this rack to a car with a spoiler.
It's not possible to use this rack if your tailgate has a glass or plastic edge.
Opening the boot
It's not possible to open the boot of the car with a rear door fitting rack without first removing the bikes.
Rear Wipers
It's not possible to operate your rear wipers when using a boot mounted rack.
Parking Sensors
If your bikes are positioned in front of the parking sensors you may find they have an effect on how they work.
Technical specifications at a glance:
Max number of bikes: 2
Dimensions: 102 x 51 x 20cm
Weight: approx 9.2g
Max load capacity: 30kg
Max weight per bike: 15kg
Bike carrier to car lock: no
Bike carrier to bike lock: yes
Guarantee: 3 years


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Aloft Dulles Airport North
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Free Parking
- Pet Friendly
What's nearby
- 1757 Golf Club
- 5 min drive
- Ashburn Ice House
- 6 min drive
- Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park
- 10 min drive
- Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
- 10 min drive
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About this area
Located in Ashburn, Aloft Dulles Airport North is in the business district and near the airport. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Dulles Town Center and Reston Town Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Dulles Sportsplex, or consider a night out at Old Ox Brewery.
What's nearby
- 1757 Golf Club - 5 min drive
- Ashburn Ice House - 6 min drive
- Dulles Sportsplex - 8 min drive
- Dulles Town Center - 8 min drive
- Dulles Golf Center & Sports Park - 10 min drive
Getting around
- Manassas Station - 30 min drive
- Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) - 10 min drive
- W XYZ – Serves light fare, happy hour available.
About this property
Aloft Dulles Airport North
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and a conference center are onsite. All 136 rooms provide free WiFi and free wired Internet, LCD TVs with digital channels, and conveniences like sitting areas and refrigerators. Guests will also find pillowtop beds, first-run movies, and premium bedding.
Property amenities
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi, Free wired Internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi, Free wired Internet
- Free self parking
- Long-term parking (surcharge)
Food and Drink
- Food and drink
- Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 5.5-10.5 per person
- 1 bar
- Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
- Pool
- Pool table
- Fitness center/gym
Family friendly
- Refrigerator
- Indoor pool
- Microwave (on request)
- Family property
- Free area shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Gift shops and newsstand
- ATM/banking
- Elevator/lift
Guest Services
- Luggage storage
- Laundry service
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Multilingual staff
Business Services
- Conference space
- Meeting Rooms
- Wheelchair accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Assistive listening devices available
- Braille or raised signage
Room amenities
- Premium bedding
- Air conditioning
- Cribs available
- Rollaway beds (surcharge)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Digital channels
- Pay-per-view-channels
Food and Drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing boards
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Desk
Nearby things to do
- Golfing nearby
Where to eat
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|Generation 1 & 2 RBY and GSC Resources and Tutorials. Mostly for disassembly.
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[Gen II] Walk Behind Things
You know how in the newer games, you can walk behind things (like rooftops, treetops, etc.)? Well, today I will explain how you can do this in Gold and Silver. Now, please note, there are a few limitations in this, but it is incredibly simple. With some creativity, it can be quite handy. If someone used a bit of ingenuity to modify an ASM routine, it could possibly be even more useful.
What you will need:
Tileset editor or Hex Editor
This couldn't be simpler. To begin, open your rom in TLP and go to the offset x14639
Here you will see an odd tile, a white tile with a few black specs on it, and a grass tile, like this:
We will begin by erasing the grass tile (and optionally the odd tile). This will remove the green bushy overlay from your sprite when walking in tall grass, but this isn't a big deal. (For an example, play Pokémon Christmas and notice the way tall grass behaves)
Now what this does is give us the opportunity to have some fun. On any tile you want the player to be able to walk behind, set its collision byte to x10. This collision byte calls the bushy grass effect, without loading wild Pokémon encounters.
Now we just get creative. When Hiro walks onto a tile with this collision effect, the bottom 2 tiles and the bottom half of the upper two tiles will be loaded ABOVE Hiro, with the first colour in the pallet loaded as transparency. To explain better, here is a picture.
In this image, the Black pixels are the area that will load behind Hiro, and the Red part will be displayed ABOVE Hiro, with the first colour loaded as transparent. While this makes roof walking difficult (due to the half tile nature currently employed) we can still use it for some fun things. Like this:
If you look, the tree top is showing up on top of Hiro. This would be a lot better if someone figures out how to hack the routine so that all 4 tiles load above the player instead of the way it is now, but with creativity you can still make this way work, and do some fun things with it.
Unfortunately, this only works well for things that don't need to fully overlap the player. So you can walk behind treetops, roof edges (if you get creative) and things like that, but making archways to walk completely under would render them strangely. The player's head would stick through the top the way it does when walking in grass. So it isn't perfect by any means, but it can still add some cool effects to a Gen II hack. All you really need is creativity.
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Pokémon Rose Creator
Join Date: Sep 2010
Age: 29
Posts: 26
This is really cool. If I ever work on a GSC hack, I would certainly consider adding this effect to some tiles. =]
|19th July 2013, 09:35 PM
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Israel
Posts: 36
Wow, that looks cool!
I am not sure I am going to make a G/S/C hack, but if I would, I would definetly use it!
By the way, I wasn't thinking it's possible 'til now :P
|21st July 2013, 03:44 AM
What are we doing?
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Thailand
Age: 20
Posts: 18
This is cool! :3 If I ever hack GSC, I'll use this for sure!
Cry, and the world will slam the door on your face!
|21st July 2013, 10:18 PM
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 286
Never knew something like this was possible on Gen 2, good job (even though I'm not a gen 2 hacker, yet xD).
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The new way to do this with disassembly: https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/...RIORITY-colors
ROM hack: Pokémon Polished Crystal (GitHub) version 2.2.0 released!
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Board grants NEC's request to intervene in VY diesel case
BRATTLEBORO -- The New England Coalition and the Vermont Public Interest Research Group were granted intervener status in Entergy's petition to install a new diesel generator at its Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon.
The permission was granted by Lars Bang-Jensen, the hearing officer appointed by the Vermont Public Service Board to oversee the process.
Entergy is requesting a certificate of public good to install the generator because it is losing its ability to use the Vernon Dam as a backup source of power.
Late last year, ISO New England, which is responsible for overseeing the sale of wholesale electricity in the region, announced it was changing its System Restoration and Planning Service, now called Blackstart Service, which designates specific generators that will be called upon to re-energize the transmission system after a systemwide blackout.
The former plan called for the startup of smaller generators, such as the Vernon Dam, first, but the new plan calls for the biggest generators to get online first.
Because Yankee can no longer rely on the Vernon Dam for initial power restoration, Entergy had to determine how best to supply those needs. It settled on the installation of a diesel generator.
But to do so, it needs a CPG from the Public Service Board.
The PSB is now in the process of reviewing that CPG application and is also reviewing Entergy's CPG application for the continued operation of the power plant.
"We are satisfied that the board has confirmed we have an interest in the docket," said Brice Simon, who, with Jared Margolis, is representing NEC in both dockets.
Simon said he was also pleased that Bang-Jensen didn't limit the scope of NEC's intervention, meaning it can pursue matters it feels are relevant to the procedure.
But Simon said NEC has asked the board to consolidate the diesel generator docket with the extended operation docket. Without approval for extended operation, there is no need for backup power, he said.
"The board should either deny the application outright or consolidate them," said Simon.
ISO New England has indicated the Vernon Dam will no longer suffice as a Blackstart generator in September. The PSB has indicated it hopes to issue a decision in the extended operation CPG in August.
Bang-Jensen noted that the PSB hasn't even concluded whether it "can or should" grant a CPG for the diesel generator "on any schedule." The diesel generator application is being processed on the assumption that it will not become effective unless the extended operation CPG is approved, he wrote.
Simon said he doesn't know why Entergy didn't just amend its CPG for extended operation, rather than apply for a separate CPG for the generator. That could be because preparations have to be made, such as building a concrete pad for the generator and purchase of the generator itself, in advance of its installation.
Simon said he was also at a loss as to why Entergy even needed to file for the generator's CPG because it contends the generator is needed for safety and Vermont has no say over the safe operation of the plant; that's under the sole purview of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
"I wonder if they will just go ahead and install it," said Simon. "We'll need to keep watch and see what Entergy does next."
Evidence that was presented at recent PSB hearings included instances when Entergy had begun site work at the plant without state authorization, resulting in sanctions and fines.
In a separate filing, Simon questioned whether Yankee is even needed to meet the present and future demands for electricity in the region, "which could not otherwise be provided in a more cost effective manner through energy conservation programs and measures and energy-efficiency and load management measures ..."
"(T)he VY Station is not required to meet the need for present and future demand for service," wrote Simon, "and therefore the subject diesel generator is unnecessary."
Even if the station doesn't continue operating, Entergy might still request installation of the generator to meet NRC requirements, he noted. In that case, Entergy should be required to explain what it would be used for, wrote Simon.
Entergy had no comment on the matter at this time.
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See the Jonas Brothers Meet Garden of Dreams Talent Show Competitors [Pics]
On April 7, the Jonas Brothers discussed their new single 'Pom Poms' with Fuse anchor Alexa Chung. The trio also took a moment to put the 'Pom Poms' down in order to meet with Cassie Smyth, 14, and Nicholas Anderson, 6, both of whom performed at the Garden of Dreams talent show on April 16 at Radio City Music Hall in NYC.
Garden of Dreams is a Madison Square Garden-related charity that helps children facing obstacles enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and these lucky kids enjoyed some up close and personal time with the Jo Bros.
The Jo Bros recently headlined Radio City themselves, and this week, they got to meet two youngsters who performed there as part of the talent show, as well.
Maybe Cassie or Nicholas will grow up to have a similar measure of success as the Bros. Jo. Anything could happen and hopefully the kids were able to glean some inspiration from the cute and talented brothers, who appear totally psyched to be spending time with these youngsters.
Isn't little Nicholas the cutest thing ... ever? He's totally working it with Joe Jonas. Adorbs! We just wanna chew him up. He looks like such a charmer with his hands perched on his hips. We can't.
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When I first got selected as National Teacher, my friend and colleague, Dannie, was laughing pretty hard. "They're going to make a movie out of you!" she chided. She was referring to The Ron Clark Story, which I had never heard of. (Incidentally, I hadn't heard of Teacher of the Year, either.) Of course, he was the Disney Teacher of the Year, so that's a little different story.
Not long after this, Jen told me that the previous National Teacher from Oregon (John Ensworth, 1973) now has an elementary school named after him. "There are going to middle school kids running around in 'Geisen Middle School' gym shorts!" I really hope not.
Others informed me (with much more seriousness) that I would never go back to teaching. "They never do." Actually, this isn't very accurate, and I, too, plan to pick up where I left off in my same classroom. There are too many things I still want to do. Plus, middle school kids are rad.
But there's one common prediction that I haven't decided on yet: writing a book.
I go back and forth. There's a part of me that thinks: "the last thing we need is another book about education." This is the same part of me that thinks: "why would anyone pay me to speak at an educational conference?"
But a huge number of people have asked me about it, a number of people have nudged me in that direction, and there has been enough interest in what I have to share that now I'm thinking a bit more about it.
It would be tremendously time consuming, but I think I would enjoy the process. I like to create stuff, and this would be a new challenge. I have no idea if I would make money, or if it's a bit like coaching: thousands of hours for hundreds of dollars. Plus, I've never aspired to become a motivational speaker, especially one who is peddling a book. What have I become?!
On the other hand, I have a lot of good material, both written and visual, that already could form the backbone of the book. Hmmm. Decisions, decisions…
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Arsenal Ready to Make Record Breaking Move for £22.5m Real Madrid Striker Karim Benzema
Friday, 29 April 2011
Arsenal are ready to make a significant bid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema this summer as Arsene Wenger looks to improve his side's striking options. The French international has long been a target of the North London club and the Gunners boss will hope that the lure of regular first team football may tempt the former Lyon striker.
The 23 year old Bernabeu star is very much a back up player and though he initially failed to make the most of his run in the first team, that came as a result of long term injury to Argentine Gonzalo Higuain, a run of good form has led to the Real Madrid man netting 22 goals this season.
However Jose Mourinho has made it abundantly clear that he will be looking to refresh his attacking options with a move to sign another striker which will in turn leave Benzema once again warming the bench and could lead to the powerful forward looking to leave the Spanish giants.
Arsenal have had to rely heavily on Robin Van Persie for firepower over the past couple of seasons and injury concerns plague the Dutch international who has missed more games than he has started during his seven years at the club. New signing Marouane Chamakh started the season brightly but has looked well off the pace since Christmas and back up alternatives Nicklas Bendtner and Carlos Vela are tipped to leave the club at the end of the season.
Whilst Arsene Wenger is known for being something of a spendthrift after six seasons without tangible success or silverware, the Frenchman is ready to make big name moves to help appease the star players he has at the club who are looking for a statement of intent in the form of established star signings this summer.
Real Madrid be looking for at least €25m (£22.5m) for Benzema and whilst that would represent a trasnfer record fee for Arsenal it is still some way below the €41m paid to Lyon for the young striker just under two years ago and a seemingly fair fee for a player of his age and potential.