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Section 8 rental assistance and low income housing in Atlanta, Georgia.Subsidized housing, low income apartments and rental assistance programs in general are made possible by the funds provided by HUD. Housing Authorities nation wide receive the allocation of these funds. Housing Authorities typically own apartment complexes that are referred to as low income or Public Housing facilities. Applications for section 8 and public housing are always free at your local housing authority. Public, or low income housing, are properties owned by HA's that charge rent based on one's income.
A Section 8 landlord is someone that has had the necessary inspections by their Housing Authority and has been approved to rent to a Section 8 tenant. The Section 8 program produces renters in every state that need available apartments. You can apply for Section 8 by completing a Section 8 application when those applications are being accepted by your local Housing Authority. A person interested in becoming a Section 8 landlord can also benefit from our Online Packet.
The Section 8 and Subsidized Housing Onine Packet is an information retrieval service that provides it's members with updated links to various low income program opportunities as well as materials to find a landlord or tenant, buy or sell goods to other members and enjoy a social networking atmosphere. The housing opportunities provided to all members are in the form of listings in an Online Packet. All members have indefinite access to their packet for the purpose of learning about government programs they may also apply for. The Online Packet has information to educate landlords about various government housing programs and how to become involved in them. Potential applicants can apply for section 8 in Atlanta, Georgia when applications are made available by their local housing authority via updated links to open waiting lists.
You can find more information on Public Housing, Section 8 housing and how to get involved in affordable housing with the Section 8 and Subsidized Housing Online Packet. The Section 8 Consolidation Program combines a list of low income grant opportunities with low income apartment listings in the Housing List Blog which is unique to the Online Packet.
Section 8 landlords can discover the benefits of participating in subsidized or affordable housing programs, and they can also list their properties for free in the Online Packet (low income or otherwise).A Section 8 application for Section 8 or Public Housing are always free at your local housing authority if they are accepting applications. Section8programs.com has no affiliation with HUD, the government or your local housing authority. Our mission is to help those that are low income find applications online for various government rental assistance programs and grant opportunities nation wide. We also help Section 8 landlords and tenants find each other via the Housing List Blog. In addition, we help our clients to discover many other programs that would benefit a low income person in Atlanta, Georgia. We charge a small fee for our research which is consolidated in our Online Packet. We can not guarantee that your housing authority is accepting applications at this time, but we do update our Online Packet each week with this information.
What is the Housing Choice Voucher Program?Housing choice vouchers are administered by local public housing authorities (PHA), of which there are several around the nation. Vouchers come as either project-based or tenant-based — see below for more details. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) supports PHAs, and your local housing authority will help you arrange Section 8 housing. Under a tenant-based voucher, a tenant gets a voucher and can move into a unit with financial assistance. If that tenant chooses to move to another unit, the voucher carries over to the next unit, offering continued assistance to the tenant wherever they decide to live.
Under a project-based voucher, a tenant gets assistance so long as they remain in the unit that the voucher was issued for. The voucher lasts for a specified unit and time. If the family chooses to leave the unit, the assistance does not carry over to the next unit. A family may still, however, be eligible for a tenant-based voucher. Determine your eligibility. Whether or not you qualify to fill out a Section 8 housing application is based on multiple factors, including your family's income, the median income in your area, how much rent you're paying, your assets, and the composition of your family. Here's a general breakdown of the eligibility requirements: You are a US citizens or non-citizen who has eligible immigration status. You earn, as a family, less than 50% of the median income for the county or city in which you choose to live.In fact, most Section 8 recipients earn closer to 30% of the median income for the county or metro area in which they choose to live. That's because the PHA must provide 75% of its vouchers to families who earn less than 30% of the median income.
You meet other criteria on assets and family composition. Document your income and housing costs. Have pay stubs from your employer verifying your salary, and either your mortgage information or something in writing from your property owner that confirms your current rent. You'll need these documents to apply for vouchers. 4Know what kind of voucher you need. HUD provides assistance to both renters and homeowners. Apply for Section 8 if you rent the premises where you're living. Find section 8 listings and complete a Section 8 application if you would like financial assistance with paying a mortgage for a condominium, townhouse or home that you own. In some cases, Section 8 vouchers can be used to purchase a modest home and make mortgage payments.
Apply for vouchers. Contact your local housing authority to begin the application process. Find a list of PHAs here. Ask if it's possible to complete the forms online. Get assistance with completing the necessary paperwork if you're not fluent in English. Call your local public housing authority to find out their office hours so you can complete the paperwork in person. Find out whether someone will be available to translate or to help you complete the forms. Be prepared for a long wait. In many cases, people who apply for Section 8 are put on a waiting list. Your local housing authority may have more applications than it can afford to approve vouchers for, and will therefore have a waiting list for applicants. In some cases, there are as many as 100,000 applicants for only 10,000 spots. It can take upwards of 3 to 6 years in these areas to be enrolled in Section 8 while on the waiting list.
Be aware of prioritizing. PHAs develop local preferences for moving applications up or down the waiting list, and may give preference to families who are currently homeless or living in substandard housing, families who pay more than 50% of their income in rent, or families who are involuntarily displaced. Inquire at your local PHA office if you have any questions about how prioritizing is allotted or about how to become a Section 8 landlord. If the PHA in your area has more applicants than it can assist in the near future, it may temporarily close down.
Although the closure is not permanent, it may be beneficial to look for Section 8 housing in another county or metropolitan area if this happens. Know your responsibilities if you do get accepted. If your local housing authority does approve your application and provide you with a housing voucher, you'll need to make sure that your current or intended living situation fits HUD health and safety requirements. If you're renting, you'll be required to sign a year lease with a cooperating property owner, who will be obligated to both you and your local PHA to provide safe housing and reasonable rent. You'll also be required to make payments on time, maintain the unit in good condition, and comply with the terms of the lease. If you fail to pay the landlord on time, your Section 8 assistance could be revoked.
Know how much your rent will be. Apply for Section 8 in Atlanta if you and your family can pay 30% of your monthly adjusted gross income on housing and utilities. Your Section 8 voucher will cover the remainder of the cost. Your local PHA can help you calculate how much you need to budget for each month. Say, for example, your monthly income is $1,000. You'd pay $300, even if the rent of the unit is $1,000. The maximum voucher issued by the PHA is $2,200 per month. Know that it may be illegal for a landlord to refuse you occupancy just because you're enrolled in Section 8. A landlord may legally refuse occupancy for failure to pass background checks, poor credit, and other determinations, but cannot refuse occupancy to you based solely on your Section 8 enrollment. If you think a landlord has refused occupancy to you based solely on your Section 8 enrollment, contact your local PHA.
Know what role geography plays in Section 8 enrollment. Section 8 landlord guidelines are different from location to location. But in general, residents who receive a tenant-based voucher for the current jurisdiction in which they live may use that voucher to live anywhere in the country. Residents who do not live in the same jurisdiction in which they applied must move to the jurisdiction that issues the voucher for at least 12 months; after 12 months, they are free to move. Don't commit fraud. Fraud can result in termination of Section 8 rental assistance in Atlanta, as well as restitution of funds, probation, or even prison. Fraud may be defined as any of the following offenses: Knowingly omitting or under-reporting income or assets from household income. Transferring assets or income to achieve eligibility. Falsifying or using false Social Security documents. Falsifying the number of members in your household. Getting assistance on top of Section 8 without notifying the appropriate parties Renting out or subletting all or part of the unit. Charging rent from any tenants who may be living with you.
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Farsightedness is the result of the visual image being focused behind the retina rather than directly on it. It may be caused by the eyeball being too small or the focusing power being too weak. Farsightedness is often present from birth, but children can often tolerate moderate amounts without difficulty, and most outgrow the condition. Farsightedness often develops in middle-aged and older adults. A farsighted person sees faraway objects clearly, while objects that are near are blurred.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 9th Jul 2012 22:05 UTC, submitted by Mbg
Sorry for the delay in writing a story about this, but here we finally are: Nokia's MeeGo (or Maemo or whatever it's called this hour) is getting its successor. Yes, MeeGo, the short-lived but beloved platform running on the unicorn phone, the Nokia N9, will continue onwards in a slightly different form. Its new home? Jolla - a company formed by former Nokia chief operating officer Marc Dillon, who was the principal engineer for MeeGo/Maemo at Nokia since 2006.
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In fact the highest return rates in Nokia history.
The thing is that whatever satisfactions-rate you may come up as advertising method, its the number of sold phones and the profit you made with them that counts at the end of the day.
Just some days more and Nokia is going to publish the Q2 financial numbers. Prepare for the truth.
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Homeward Pride OC Alumni Shatter Another Record
Alumni participation rates are going down nationwide. Fewer and fewer graduates are giving back to their alma maters each year … except at Oklahoma Christian.
In 2012-2013, Eagles bucked the trend through Homeward. A record-shattering 1,479 grad givers grew OC's alumni participation base by more than 500 and rocketed Oklahoma Christian past the national average.
This success presented a tough question for 2013-2014: "Could the Homeward lightning strike twice?"
"A major hurdle with alumni participation is that it zeroes out each June," Director of Advancement Operations Will Blanchard (07) said. "To stay on the leading edge of the important U.S. News rankings in this area, our graduates need to give every year. We needed to find a way to thank and celebrate our grads for their incredible outpouring in Homeward's first year, but also excite them about breaking a whole new record. That's a difficult message to send without coming across as disingenuous."
OC's marketing, alumni, and advancement teams decided to say "thank you" with free t-shirts for all interested grads. Responding to the tagline, "Your maroon and gray are showing," more than 2,380 Eagles ordered free OC tees.
The #OCHomeward hashtag launched on Instagram, and a video of Dr. Stafford North and Dr. Bailey McBride (54) taking "selfies" in their new tees went viral.
This spring brought the inaugural Homeward Pride social service club competition. Sponsored by OC donors, Homeward Pride encouraged students to get involved by challenging them to raise participation among their club's alumni.
Each club earned $500 for adding 50 new grad givers between February and April. As an added incentive, the club with the highest participation rate at the competition's end received a trophy, bragging rights and another $500.
Clubs selected their own fundraising projects, which included a mission trip to Tipton Children's Home, international missions, welcome kits for international students, scholarship funding, OC's Student Success Center, and more. In just two months, club alumni added more than 900 grad givers for Homeward and gave $24,470 toward their club's designated projects. Only 940 grads gave all year in 2011-2012.
The winning club, Delta Gamma Sigma, raised more than $8,000 and posted an astounding 55.2% participation rate, meaning more than half of all Delta grads gave to OC projects this year.
"The response is mind-boggling," Vice President for Advancement Kent Allen (79) said. "It's obvious we haven't done enough before to tap into the positive pride and the competitive spirit of our alumni. Their love for this special place and for our students continues to floor me, even as I nod and think, 'I shouldn't be surprised.'"
At press time, 2,243 graduates had given to OC projects through Homeward in 2013-2014. That number more than doubles (137%) the number of grads who gave in 2011-2012, the year before Homeward launched.
At the end of the year, OC's alumni participation rate will be more than 19%, which should be more than eight percentage points above the national average for schools of our type.
"What we're doing is unprecedented," Blanchard said. "But our maroon and gray run deep, our spirit for giving and doing is unsurpassed, and I think we'd all agree: Eagles were made to do the unprecedented."
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SUV Deals: March 2012
Since many people purchased a new SUV last year in preparation for upcoming winter weather, most automakers are offering great deals to clear out the remaining models as the snow clears and temperatures begin to rise. We've searched through many automakers' incentives and special offers, locating some of the best deals for buyers looking to bring home a new SUV or crossover this month at a fair price.
Chevrolet Traverse
The versatile Chevrolet Traverse crossover is available with several special offers throughout March and April. For car shoppers looking to lease the SUV, Chevy says a 24-month lease is available with $1,849 due at signing and payments starting at just $299 per month - a great deal considering the starting price is around $30,000. The automaker also says qualified buyers looking to finance their Traverse can get zero percent interest rates for up to 60 months, while consumers paying in full can get up to $2,000 cash back. Chevrolet has even better deals available on remaining 2011 Traverse models, including zero percent interest rates for up to 72 months and a whopping $3,000 cash back.
Find a Chevrolet Traverse for sale.
Ford Escape
Ford will soon replace its compact Escape SUV with an all-new model, which means the automaker is using special offers and incentives to clear out remaining units of the current version. For qualified buyers looking to finance their Ford Escape, all 2012 models are available with zero percent interest rates for up to 60 months and $500 cash back. Shoppers with cash in hand (or a loan from their own bank or credit union) can get up to $2,500 cash back - an impressive deal for a vehicle that starts at just $21,000. And while purchasing a new Escape means your vehicle will soon be rendered obsolete by a newer model, you can rest assured knowing even today's version remains a dependable, solid choice among compact SUVs.
Hyundai Veracruz
The 7-passenger Hyundai Veracruz is available with a wide array of incentives throughout March. For shoppers looking for a brand new 2012 model, Hyundai is offering 0.9 percent interest rates for up to 48 months plus $1,000 cash back, or - for customers paying in full - up to $1,250 cash back. The automaker is also offering lease rates starting at just $299 per month for 36 months with just over $3,000 due at signing. Hyundai is advertising similar deals to customers willing to take a leftover 2011 Veracruz, though the automaker's cash back offer rises to a more impressive $1,750 to account for the outdated model year.
Find a Hyundai Veracruz for sale.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Although the recently redesigned midsize Jeep Grand Cherokee has proven popular with consumers, the automaker still has several incentives on the SUV throughout March. The best offer is a lease deal on the 2012 Grand Cherokee Laredo, which comes in at an impressive $319 per month after $2,499 at signing. But Jeep is also advertising several special offers for consumers interested in purchasing the SUV, including $1,000 cash back for buyers paying in full and zero percent financing for up to 36 months for car shoppers who wish to finance. Regardless of your choice, we're excited that a sought-after new SUV like the Grand Cherokee is already available with a factory-backed discount.
Find a Jeep Grand Cherokee for sale.
Kia Sorento
There are several great deals on the US-built midsize Kia Sorento SUV throughout March. For shoppers looking to lease their Sorento, Kia is offering payments as low as $239 per month with $2,499 due at signing - a great rate even if it means choosing the standard 175-horsepower 4-cylinder instead of the more powerful V6. Kia is also offering 1.9 percent interest rates for qualified buyers looking to finance their Sorento, as well as $1,500 cash back for qualified consumers who purchase the midsize SUV. Kia is also offering $500 bonus cash to qualified Sorento buyers who trade in competitive models like the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander.
Mazda CX-9
Although the midsize Mazda CX-9 won Motor Trend's coveted SUV of the Year title when it debuted in 2008, many SUV shoppers still overlook it in favor of more popular offerings from Honda and Toyota. We think it deserves a look - especially considering its impressive incentives throughout March. According to Mazda, 2012 CX-9 models feature zero percent interest rates for up to 60 months while remaining 2011 CX-9 models feature the same offer plus $1,000 cash back. Mazda also says qualified buyers can lease the SUV for 42 months with zero due at signing for just $392 per month.
What it means to you: Many automakers are using March to do some spring cleaning of their SUV inventory.


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Stampede Rally To Top Lumberjacks In Muskegon
MUSKEGON, MI -- The Sioux Falls Stampede got third period goals from Michael Buonincontri and Zeb Knutson and once again rallied from a third period deficit to defeat the Muskegon Lumberjacks 2-1 Friday night at L.C. Walker Arena.
The win improved the Stampede's record to 6-2-0 and kept them in first place in the Western Conference. The Herd have come-from-behind in all six victories. David Jacobson stopped 22 shots to earn his fourth win of the season.
After a scoreless first period, the Stampede started the second period having to kill off a penalty, but did so successfully, only to go right back into the box seconds later and this time the Lumberjacks would take advantage. Janik Moeser shot was blocked by the defense in the slot, but Matt Iacopelli picked up a bouncing puck and shot it through traffic and under the pads of Jacobson to give the Jacks a 1-0 advantage. The Herd would get two power play advantages of their own in the period, but couldn't get the right bounce and came up empty both times. The Herd outshot Muskegon 10 to 7 in the period and 18 to 13 through the first two periods.
The Stampede started the third period by clanking two shots off the crossbar and it appeared it might not be their night, but once again the comeback boys found a way to get on the board. Keith Burchett and Tony Calderone found Buonincontri open in the slot at 5:27 and Buonincontri blasted a shot through traffic and past Muskegon goaltender Jordan Uhelski to tie the game 1-1. Just over two minutes later the Stampede took their first lead of the night when Dennis Kravchenko intercepted a pass in the neutral zone and fed the puck up the right wing boards to Knutson who raced down the right side and inside the right wing circle where he wristed a shot into the upper left hand corner of the net to take a 2-1 lead. The goal was his league leading 10th of the season.
The Lumberjacks tried to rally late in the period and even had a two minute powerplay with just over two minutes remaining in regulation, but the Stampede killed it off and held on for the victory.
Sioux Falls outshot Muskegon 30 to 23 on the night and finished 0-for-5 while the Lumberjacks were 1-for-4. The Herd and Jacks will face off again in the second game of the weekend series Saturday night.
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posted by Thom Holwerda on Tue 27th Feb 2007 22:34 UTC, submitted by dumbkiwi
Two more articles on Beryl. The first one is on drag and drop in Beryl: "What does Beryl add to the drag and drop picture? Well, for a start, if you've got a lot of windows open, it's easier to find the target if you can see all the windows at once. Also, if you want to drop a file/text on an application on another desktop, you can do this much more easily. This is a cool little feature that allows you to drag and drop files between applications on the same desktop, or different desktops." The second one is a performance tweak for Beryl.


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A 19-year-old Connecticut man was seriously injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 84 westbound Sunday morning, state police said.
About 7:50 a.m., Calvin Whidden, 26, of Middletown, Conn., dozed off at the wheel, drifted out of his lane and struck a Toyota minivan being driven by a Pennsylvania woman, state police said. Mr. Whidden's SUV rolled over, injuring him and a passenger.
Jaleel Allen, 19, of East Windsor, Conn., was flown by medical helicopter to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester with serious injuries not thought to be life-threatening, police said.
Mr. Allen was a passenger in the Ford Escape being driven by Mr. Whidden near the Connecticut state line. Mr. Whidden also was taken to UMass Memorial by ambulance. The severity of his injuries wasn't available.
The driver of the minivan was not injured, police said.
The westbound lanes of the highway were closed for several minutes after the crash.


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In its latest issue, the Official Playstation Magazine reveals in a text at the top of the HOT part under the 'Gut Reaction' section the following:
"Sony's super-sexy secret game to be revealed at the Tokyo Games Show in October. We're ready with the big words."
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i hope they show us real game play and not cgi footage.i was a bit let down at e3 when thay showed us cgi of m.a.g and god of war3
and show us some god of war 3 game play footage at TGS.
This better be Team ICO's game or I'm suing for wrongful overhyping. >:(
showing gameplay footage of a game that far from release wasnt fair.. anyway there is no excuse now, PS3 is in second year of its life and soon it will be on third one, and all games must be reaching 90% of the graphic quality in early development cycle..
@1.1 lol , Im with you bro . I want to see sth HUGE, and Team ICO is the only developer that knows HOW TO MAKE BIG THINGS
1) infamous
2) wardevil
3) gow3
4) heavy rain
5) ico3
6) ffxiii(japan)
7) kz2
8) naughty dog game likely(Jak and Daxter i think or U2)
9) ninja theory game aslo very possible
10) mag
11) wkc
12) and maybe even GT5
13) every year game from insomniacs
14) Yakuza 3
15) Tekken 6
16) eyepet
AND there is something else left for 2009? Amazing..
+ rumored
17) Hardware 2
18) Tears of Blood
19) Twisted Metal
20) Turrican from factor 5
Here's hoping for Suikoden 6 or Monster Hunter PS3 (I know 3 went to the Wii).
Perhaps even Monster Rancher 6.
it was confirmed that the MAG vid used in game assets... please don't ask for a link it was a while back now
A Syphon Filter The Omega Strain Sequel for PS3... Loved that game!
I don't think this game is from Team ICO, cos we know ICO 3 is coming. This is something we have no idea about
It's obvious that it is Shadow of the Colossus sequel.
"We're ready with the BIG words."
Obvious much?
Mrs. Pac-man Deluxe Edition or PONG 2010 LOL
It's not team ICO's game but I surely expect to hear some news about Team Ico's next game, anything else is a plus!
I just took a bunch of sleeping pills - I lost count of how many after I downed the first bottle - with monsieur Jack Daniel's (80 proof FTW!). Suffices to say, I'm feeling a bit dizzy for the time being. I feel good. I may be a little high, but the world is definitely spinning.
Oh, looky here. We have a secret game that's to be announced at TGS? That's, like, later this month, right? Cool...I guess.
Syphon Filter is one of the last major PlayStation exclusives yet to be anounced for the PS3, so it could be this game.
@Aftrdark21: I'm not sure what you're talking about when you say that Syphon Filter Omega Strain was awesome. It was the worst game in the entire franchise and the controls were just terrible. The best Syphon Filter games were on the PSP.Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow were awesome games.
Team Ico is a given. Dark Cloud 3 could be a possibility. Level-5 did say to stay tune to TGS for more surprises.
R* SECRET game that ppl thought it was L.A. Noire and then Sony said it wasn't?
This better not be ICO3... we all know its coming, be something we don't know.
Personally Sony need to be big at TGS.
White Knight Story, FF13, Versus 13 all need to be there... ICO3, those 3 cellius projects have to be show, i mean, what happened to them.
Also what was this tears of Blood title rumoured to be a PS3 exclusive... maybe this is that?
Regardless, Sony must also start getting on the JRPG bandwagon... do a second Legend of Dragoon or something...
oh, please announce something new for PSP!!! and show off Patapon 2 and loco Roco 2 for goodness sake.
across the board Sinncross.
I would be a very proud PS3 owner with that TGS, fo sho!
I agree as well.
The PS3 needs some super heavy hitters at TGS.
i think it might be ico new game, after all sony cant keep that game a sceret for long, it has to be shown one day!!!
Team ICO project ..
(I said the exact same comment on other thread,but the thread disappeared)
:P .. I cant wait for SotC2 or ICO2 ..
That one failed cause it was from a forum.
On topic: I hope you're right :)
it's not SoTC2 or ICO2 since they're both connected. it'll be called something else and it'll be the third in the series. and i'm not talking about the secret game, i'm just talking about what the follow up from Ueda will be.
Thing is, we all know that Team ICO is making a game, so it's not a secret. The scan also says "super-sexy secret game." Trico just doesn't fit that bill for me.
And if it were Trico, then why didn't they just say "Team ICO revealing their new game" instead?
it is mgs5 !!!!!!!!!!!! tatatata!
nah i dont no what it is
New WKC information
New Team ICO game
Another secret PS3 game being revealed for first time
More information about superior FFVS13
Im also expecting info about FF13 but that is now a generic game. So dont have your hopes up.
PS3 is set to dominate Japan this holiday season with LBP, WKC, HOME and more!
Its like Steiner said: We got some BAD news for you stinking xbots out there. We are set to DOMINATE and it aint gonna be pretty for you.
Hahaha PS3 has some solid titles in development and they are ROCK SOLID SMASH HITS.
It absolutely SUCKS to be an XBOT, people.
Prepare to be amazed come October at the Tokyo Games Show.
**Please let it be a JRPG.
PS3 is starting to KILL everything in it's way!!! ;-P
This year - MGS4 + WipeOut:HD + LBP + Risistance 2 + MotorStorm 2 + HOME + In-Game XMB(Hmm no one moans about that now!!!) + DS3 pad + Trophies...etc etc...
PS3 is the FUTURE!!!;)
Just when Xbots thought they survived 2008, 2009 is going to be even more of a bloody murder.
Yes, folks. PS3 is UNSTOPPABLE!
Check this out. Another Triple A for the PS3, march 2009.
I want InFamous so bad it's not even funny. Anyway, killer year for PS3 and it'll continue to kill next year.
just had a megaball with wipeoutHD last night, LBP just around the corner, R2 looks amazing, MS2, Home... it's coming up on all fronts.
what a sh!tty time to be an xbot,
bubbles on the house ps3 bros!
'angry_xbot' had 6 Bubbles 8 Hours ago??? Hmm it's ok for 'pp' and co to Sl*g off the PS3 and not lose any Bubbles ever, but if a PS3 Fan does it's all Bubbles gone in a Day??? Ho Hum... :-/
POOR POOR N4G Mod's...Buy a PS3 and GO NEXT-GEN!!!;) Ooooops!!!;)
@dukadork ;) YEAH!!!;) WipeOut:HD IS AMAZING!!! ;-P It's Perfect!;)
Now, now everybody. Let's try to be civil here. This news has nothing to do with the 360 (*cough*crapbox) so there's no need to bring them into this.
Don't make me tell you the story of now I'm gonna tell you the story of my first experience with RROD.
One day I was at a game store and there was an Xbox 360 playing some game. Well, out of nowhere it RRODs and explodes, destroying the whole store.
Well, this game store was right next door to a Wal-Mart. And you know how Wal-Mart is slowly destroying the world, right? Well, it eats all of North America so North America is just a giant Wal-Mart store.
So I swam 3500 miles to Great Britain to warn them of this evil Wal-Mart that's trying to take over the world. And thanks to me they were able to arm themselves in time and destroy the Wal-Mart using the help of Electrodes and Sephiroth.
So, to thank me, they made me royalty so now I'm the king of England. And that's the story of how I claimed the british throne.
just imagine how Shadow of the Colossus 2 will look like on the ps3,if it looked that good on the ps2 i wont be suprised if it looks better than heavy rain!!!....man im so hyped alerday!!!!!
i hope this topic lives up to the hype when TGS comes up, if not i will be really :(
I'm crossing my fingers for an japanese MMORPG which you can play split screen and singleplayer in for free. Except for the retail price.
Or just an plain western rpg.
finally! I thought the secret game was M.A.G. or Heavy Rain and was disappointed. I see it wasn't. Finally they show the super secret sexy game. I have high hopes for it.
FF7 Remake :D
with all do respect and love for LEGENDARY final fantasy 7 .. I want sth fresh and new from SONY ..
btw tesuya nomura and FF7 team are busy for FF versus 13 .. so Versus will satisfy FF7 fans for sure :)
I'd rather have a FF7 sequel on PS3 and maybe a remake on PSP.
People keep saying Team ICO. But everybody forgot about Naughty Dog. I wonder what they got up their sleeves all this time.
erm Uncharted 2? or maybe even a Jak and Daxter? Naughty Dog are very predictable.
PLEASE!!!! That will make me one happy gamer!
Yes, I hoping for a new Team ICO title too.
LOL more hype.
oh oh, like too human, or infinite undiscovery, or blue dragon or LO or many of other 360 rpgs.
cmon dont hate wen clearly ur console have hyped up games to that dont do good
did MGS4 not live up to the hype? yes it did
did LBP not live up to the hype? yes it is, and that's just from the beta reports- full game will be more awesome
did Uncharted not? Motorstorm?
they all did, Lair didn't- but just like we have Lair and Haze, you have Too Human and Infinite Undiscovery
so stfu
HeyHeyHey & Masterofpwnage pwned Sh1ttyFanboyTroll!
lol, who hyped those games? not me. I said they all sucked long before they launched. I hate J-turds and wannabe hack n slashes like DMC and TOO FLOPMAN. give me god of WAR!
I win.
Oh, how the mighty have fallen.
Uncharted 2
Maybe its Lair 1.5 The version that actually plays better. Or even better yet, maybe its another Ape Escape game ; )~
lets hope it will be out on the PS3 instead of the PS4, with the time in between announcements and when it actually hits the shelf it could still be up to three years away ; )
Well it is easy to assume that since it is TGS show game must be Japanese, not from western developer. So my guess is, either Team ICo new game, that Ninja game of which gamesblow spoke, maybe Legend of Dragoon 2(i hope).
wasnt the "Secret game" first hinted at after a reporter was shown footage at sonys london studio? Then again seeing as its being introduced at TGS, im assuming it is something that will cater to Japanese audiences. Which makes me think an RPG developed in the veins of a JRPG. Which makes me think legend of dragoon. But i could be wrong.
I seen the ninja Game Games Blow was talking about on his site; he actually had video of it from some presentation they had behind closed doors. It looks hot as hell too. There isn't one bland texture in the house and the ninja actually looked like a damn ninja, not a neo robot or some cyborg or loaded down with armor. He was, for all intense and purposes, a ninja straight out of an 70's or 80's movie.
Looked sharp as hell. I think the game they are talking about here, though is Legend of Dragoon, which to Games Blow or Sabian's credit (whatever you wanna call him) also talked about.
Well Team ICO having a game in development is very well known, learn the definition of secret people. Sony are VERY VERY good at keeping secrets, expect something big and surprise surprise, being developed in Japan.
well get ready for kotaku to downplay this, some how
most likly its an jrpg. if people thought this was one of the best
looking game and it an jrpg. then im in,
sony needs rpg because
im down to buy it
and plus i need my good ol jrpg
Is it?
...hopefully my only reason for it not being that won't be a valid one (Reason: since it was a BBC reporter that saw it, it would be made by a European dev, and thus not able to be shown at TGS, though it's not a very valid one if at all, at least, again, I hope it isn't).
I think Sony should reveal it already.
Like I said earlier guys, Final Fantasy 7 sequel! That'd be amazing. Think about it. Final Fantasy 14, 7x2. I don't want wasted time on a remake because we know the story, and that's better suited for the PSP.
I wouldn't mind a new Jak and Daxter or Uncharted 2 either.
The new Jak and Daxter game, but that's unlikely....
this is irrelevant but let me remind you:
Uncharted 2>Jak 4
never played shadow of the colossus but adam sandler made it look awesome in reign over me a tricked out next-gen sequel would be sick
Sony's been swinging some big lumber this year with new and exciting IPs, both on the PSN and in proper retail formats, so I strongly doubt this super secret game will be a new IP. I'm guessing this will be a long-awaited sequel, prequel, or spinoff of some wildly popular series. (I'm not even going to MENTION the FFVII remake.)
exclusive to the ps3 since it would take multiple disks to play the game on the 360 :)
So its not Uncharted, and plus Uncharted would be unveil in the States i think.
This should be a Japan-base creation, my bet is on ICO since they already say they will release some infol
Maybe a platformer that will be equivalent in uump and pizazz like Mario 64 was on N64.... Little Big planet on steroids! probably not!


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THL Toolbox > Offline THL > Running THL From Cached Web Pages Or Powerpoint
Running THL From Cached Web Pages Or Powerpoint
Contributor(s): David Germano.
If your aim is merely to present THL to others in contexts without the Internet, there are simply ways to show the site. Such methods just offer fixed presentations of predetermined pages, but can be compelling to show the extent and function of THL.
Screen Snapshots and Programs Like Powerpoint
The easiest thing to do is take screen snapshots of various THL pages, caption them with some explanatory text, and then arrange them in a specific sequence using a presentational program like Powerpoint. The limit of these is that are very static.
Cached Web site presentations
Another interesting possibility is to use one of the programs that essentially caches Web sites so that you can then run them again on your computer even after disconnected. Again, this will not give you the whole web site in any sense, but if it works properly, it will allow you to reproduce the exact sequence of pages you want to show and provide the illusion of actually browsing a Web site - as long as you are the one in control of the presentation! The illusion of actually browsing the Web is a significant advantage over the use of Powerpoint and screen snapshots. However, in practice, the caching doesn't work for a number of items so you have to see if it works properly for what you are trying to convey.
See, for example, http://amb.vis.ne.jp/mozilla/scrapbook/.
Simple HTML pages
If a given site is not particularly complex, it is also possible that you might be able to download some HTML pages and simply run them offline from your computer using a browser. This is unlikely to work for much data, but if you are trying to simply show a given section of THL and leave an impression on people, it may be of help. The interactivity of it where you can expand and collapse menus, switch between tabs, and so forth can be quite useful in a presentation.
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duncan wrote:Paul Donnelly wrote:I don't know about that. For every outspoken Lisp advocate, I think there are many more Lispers who hesitate to speak up for fear of overselling it.
OK, but let's think about that for a second. Who gets heard?
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Dr. Pate, a member of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, was
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Dr. Pate outlined his overview as a summary of the overall process, comments
on the physical activity component of the Dietary Guidelines, a review of some
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The first primary recommendation stated that to reduce risk of chronic disease
in adulthood, people should engage in at least 30-minutes of moderate-intensity
physical activity. The second recommendation focused on weight management which
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Even More Challenging Stitches From Japanese Designs with Gayle RoehmJapanese hand-knitting patterns often use complex and interesting stitch patterns. This class introduces patterns that present unusual challenges in executing the stitch or deciphering the chart. We'll do a quick review of Japanese chart symbols, then you'll swatch eight or more pattern stitches.
Note: These patterns are not part of 617-3 Challenging Stitches. You MUST be comfortable knitting from charts.
Supplies2 or 3 colors of smooth, #2 to #4 (sport to worsted-weight) yarn (these can be leftovers) and appropriate needles, including needles for your preferred method of circular knitting (dpns or 2 circulars). Have a few extra needles or dpns on hand and a cable needle.
Sharp scissors, notebook, pen or pencil with an eraser, stitch markers, blunt tapestry needles (large and small), flexible tape measure, small calculator, and needles & crochet hooks of various sizes.


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Version 3.15 of F-Prot Antivirus for Windows released
FRISK Software announces the release of a new version of one of the world's most popular and powerful antivirus products, F-Prot Antivirus for Windows. With version 3.15, F-Prot Antivirus for Windows will take advantage of the added features introduced by Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), to be released by Microsoft later this summer. In preparation for this release, FRISK Software has worked in close cooperation with Microsoft to provide smooth interaction with Windows XP SP2 and the new Windows Security Center.
The most important new feature introduced in version 3.15 of F-Prot Antivirus for Windows is the addition of an online virus signature file update checking facility, called the F-Prot Antivirus Update Monitor. As a result, the program will now automatically check for new virus signature files, every fifteen minutes, whenever the system is online. The Update Monitor does not download any files but is, in effect, an extension to the F-Prot Antivirus Updater, notifying the user when new virus signature files need to be downloaded.
The virus signature files update status information is conspicuously displayed on the program's startup so that users can see at a glance whether updates are needed. Users can then download the new virus signature files, either manually with the Updater or set the Scheduler to do so at regular intervals. As a result of the addition of the F-Prot Antivirus Update Monitor, it is now even easier than before for users to ensure the constant security of their systems against new and emerging threats.
The new F-Prot Antivirus Update Monitor will also communicate with the new Security Center in Windows XP SP2, to be released later this summer, to help you manage the security of your computer and monitor the status of security updates.
The reliable, high-quality data protection for which F-Prot Antivirus for Windows has become so well known is both continued and strengthened with the release of version 3.15. The product's consistently positive reputation is grounded on a combination of a number of factors. Not least of these is the world-renowned antivirus engine at its core, the user-friendly interface and the fact that the program is extremely light on system resources. These are features that our customers have come to both appreciate and expect from our products through over 10 years of antivirus research and development at FRISK Software.
We recommend that users of F-Prot Antivirus for Windows update their programs to version 3.15 by visiting our update center.
For information on current versions of F-PROT Antivirus products and the latest virus signature files, visit our current versions page.
To view the release dates of all previous versions of F-PROT Antivirus products, please click here.


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2013 Annual Meeting
Montréal, Québec, Canada | November 1-5, 2013
Loni Hagen, University at Albany, State University of New York
Nicolau DePaula, University at Albany, State University of New York
Ersin Dincelli, University at Albany, State University of New York
Nadia Caidi, University of Toronto
Abebe Rorissa, University at Albany, State University of New York
Tuesday, 1:30pm
In recent decades, many countries have leveraged information and communication technologies to facilitate interaction among citizens, businesses and governments. By enhancing government efficiencies and streamlining governance systems, countries expect to strengthen public service deliveries and to improve public and private sector interactions. Open public data is expected to bring better access to information and thus enhance democracy. Despite these promises, electronic government (eGov) policies face challenges brought about by, among other things, inequalities (in terms of abilities, literacy, gender, income, location, age, etc.) and issues of data quality, as well as privacy and security concerns. eGov can be divided into three categories: government-to-government (G2G), government-to-citizen (G2C) and government-to-business (G2B). eGov can also be examined via service delivery methodology, based on infrastructure development stages, provider and user perspectives (such as the available eGov services vs. actual eGov usage) or the discursive framing of such plans and programs. This panel addresses several such scenarios to examine the current state of electronic government in various international settings.


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If you haven't planned dinner for Halloween night, here's a quick and easy solution. Make a quick chili with hamburger, kidney beans and tomato sauce or our easy black bean soup. Top with sour cream, in the shape of a ghost, and garnish with cheddar cheese, lime wedge, diced tomatoes (optional) and a few corn chips. It's a yummy and healthy meal for pre trick or treating or a Halloween party.
For black bean soup, just pur a can or two of black beans into a saucepan. Mash with a fork and add water to desired thickness. Add some spices and then heat. The kids love this soup.


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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel made their rekindled romance official on Thursday by attending a party for the actor's latest premiere together.
The on/off couple parted ways back in March, but they sparked rumors of a reconciliation after they began spending time together again in August.
The Hollywood pair has not yet confirmed the status of their relationship, but the stars made a statement by stepping out at a party following the Los Angeles premiere of Timberlake's new thriller In Time.
Timberlake and Biel were seen kissing at the bash, and they even stayed behind past midnight after most guests had gone home.
An onlooker tells People.com, "(They) became more and more affectionate, sneaking kisses, whispering to each other, and sharing quick back rubs and caresses. At one point, she pretended to punch him a couple times and he gamely bounced up and down like a jack in the box."


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I am a Mathematics and Computer Science undergrad at the Université de Provence in Marseille, France. My interests range from abstract math to concrete computer science, and even science in general.
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Hi Alp,
is there possible to build neural network with multiple layers in HNN? From its sources it seams, that it can have only two tiers:
check :: [[Neuron]] -> Bool
check nss = let l = length nss in l > 1 && l [[Neuron]]
nn nss | check nss = nss
| otherwise = error "Invalid nn"
Why it can't take here any number of layers?
best regards,


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Temperature + Electricity Usage on the Way Up in Texas
Electricity usage Tuesday set a record for June. A spokeswoman for the electric distribution grid for most of Texas says power usage eclipsed a June record set Monday of 65,000 megawatts.
Robbie Searcy with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas says "summer is here in full swing" after Tuesday's peak statewide usage for the first time this year.
A spokesman for the National Weather Service says temperatures climbed above 100 across most of the state. Heat advisories were issued for large pockets across Texas. Victor Murphy says the state should expect hotter-than-normal temperatures this summer, but not nearly as warm as record-setting 2011.


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EarthLink owes Houston $5 million for Wi-Fi delay
EarthLink to pay city $5M for missed deadline
EarthLink will pay Houston a $5 million penalty, an acknowledgment that the Internet service provider will not meet its first deadline for building a wireless network throughout the city, Mayor Bill White announced this morning.
White's announcement during city council came a day after EarthLink announced it was laying off 900 people — nearly half its workforce nationwide. The troubled company has been reconsidering its business model for building wireless network in cities.
The company plans a conference call with investors this morning.
EarthLink now has a nine-month window to start building the network in Houston, White said.
The company failed to meet its first deadline by not signing an agreement with CenterPoint Energy to lease its utility poles for the Wi-Fi project.
"They would like to get other sources of project financing, and they can't do it before the deadline," White said.
In the meantime, Houston can consider offers from other vendors to build wireless for the 640-square-mile city, White said. Whatever happens, the city will keep the $5 million, and the city should use it to bridge the digital divide, perhaps by building smaller "Wi-Fi bubbles" over public spaces, the mayor said.
If built, the municipal Wi-FI project here would be the largest in North America and require a $50 million investment.
EarthLink has said it will scale back or change its business model for municipal wireless initiatives. Donald Berryman, president of EarthLink Municipal Networks, is among those leaving the company, a spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.
The wireless model EarthLink wants to develop with other cities involves the local government being the primary customer. That provision already is part of the contract here. Houston agreed to pay $2.5 million over five years to use the network.