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Microsoft will be changing the fundamental pillars of console gaming if the recent 'next Xbox' rumours are true.
Is this what the market really wants?
Is it what gamers really want
They are doing something what the PS3 was trying to do when it launched. To be an entertainment system and a console, now Microsoft are putting such a focus on it instead of focusing on gamers and at the same time are trying to say are doing it better then Sony when it fact how does a few exclusive US apps compete against a multi media entertainment service like region free blu ray which everyone can enjoy.
Sony didn't try, they succeeded.
They are the only console which has the ability to play BluRays and offer services such as Netflix, Lovefilm and other film and music streaming services without a need of a Sony membership.
The key difference is, MS is bragging about these things like it has never been done before and is something new and great. Similar to how Apple brags about new services of offer when it has been on Android as standard for years.
Sony, never tried to imply that; unless I missed it, the PS3 was a game console that happen to implement the next generation medium at the time. So it doesn't mean that they implemented entertainment first. In reality their process was similar to what happened with the PS2.
Not according to Ken Kutaragi:
"The PS3 is not a game machine. We've never once called it a game machine...With the PS3, our intentions have been to create a machine with supercomputer calculation capabilities for home entertainment." Kutaragi:
I used to use my ps3 for lovefilm, tv on demand etc, now all these things are intergrated to my smart tv so never use them on my ps3. Times are changing, so Microsoft might have got this wrong
You can always create a new market. That's what the Wii did.
First of all more bs rumours, he said and she said.
Ill bet always on required for non Gold members users, so they can go online and get adds to pay for their continues game on online experienced. MS knows how to make money, they dont want to get rid of people, they want more of them.
Here its what I see, MS will have the best internet experienced again, you will be able to play used game, always on require for non-gold members users, wont be able to get into entertainment unless you are always on and games always able to play online or not.
Tactics its the key to sucess, MS are masters at earn income, you dont want to pay subscription? Fine, always on servers with adds for you.
I also see used games been able to be played, I see the availability to play on 2 diferent tvs at onced with different gamers tags from same console.
Many new services provided with apps and partnerships. I see skype straight out of the box with kinnect 2.0 able to transfer audio and video to people.
MS its going to be a beast and most rumours are garbage, most rumours came out of DAE with his durango kit first version, they are on durango 3.0 as stated by EA and activision. The whole field has change.
My bet is Sony will have DRM block for games, while ms will allow for the use of used games.
2more days to see the unveil of PS4, we will see what happens, and if the PS4 its not shown, the droids will go on a diet manifest of a week without eating and rampaged all over the internet. I will laugh until my heart explode (tee-hee).
We want A......they give us B.....we then complain about B and ask for C.....so they give us H !?
Just improve upon what you already do good and only add things that will contribute to making the product higher quality.
It's what they want the market to want.
Doesn't mean it'll be true. That or they'll be telling us that the Market WANTS Kinect.....which they already have.
I read an article recently that said MS wants to link your console to tablets and phones where as Sony wants to go the cloud route and enable social media through there box with youtube uploading etc.. 2 completely different directions for 2 different type of gamers. Honestly I think its a good idea as nobody really wants 2 consoles exactly the same with a few different exclusives on each.
I think MS is moving too far away from gamers though and it could hurt them if they try to charge for xbox live with the new console as the stuff they want to charge for we get on other devices. Gamers won't be getting the console for games so forcing online play wont be an issue anymore. How are they gonna get you to pay for the XBL account if they are going in the other direction that's the main thing..
Would it even be a console at this point :)
Rofl Bar-Brothers.
55million max console sales for ms nextgen machine.
Whether it's a change for the better is yet to be seen.
"However, in light of recent rumors, the spotlight is on Microsoft's next generation offering"
...who are these guys trying to kid? All eyes are on the potential PS4 reveal this Wednesday.
Article was actually supposed to go up 2 weeks ago - however the features editor got in an accident :(
Fair enough but why not change it before publishing?
Wish him/her a speedy recovery.
I changed it too
"the spotlight is also on Microsoft's next generation offering."
should read better now.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Tell the editor that we wish him well! Sorry that he got in an accident. :/
Why is it that when the PS4 is mentioned games like Uncharted 4, Infamous 3, and GTA4 are mentioned as well but when the Xbox 720 is mentioned no games are mentioned at all, only apps that are already available for free? Isn't this troubling to the core gamers that made the Xbox what it was?
GTA4 on PS4...wow awesome ;)
Lets wait, nothing about Xbox Infinity is announced....so no Alan Wake 2, Forza 5, Forza Horizon 2 or Gears of war - Infinity up till now...
just wait, the time of ms will come.
Alan wake is no longer an xbox excluisive, milked franchises don't interest me at all.
Again why do you care, you don't own a current gen Xbox?
GTA 4 on the PS4 the Enhanced Edition :)
Psst... MS dont need to advertised much about gaming, they already own the USA, people are aware of their gaming but not so much with apps. MS its about to open the lid and let the devil out, Im concern with my PS3, I think, I will switch to xbox next gen, t will depend on what sony announced. Either way, I wont be an early adopter and buy a broken console from sony, they always sale bad hardware at the beggining and denied it is lol...
Did you literally just switch xbox for ps3 in your post ? My original ps3 lasted 6 years while I inherited my friends 3rd gen xbox after his 2nd rrod ... And it craps out already from time to time . 2 years new
The statement that it REQUIRES an internet connection alone sounds like it;s a change for the worst. Doing that is going to choke the living hell out of their sales
the ps4 and its rumored always on internet? Would that choke sony's sales?
Where was this? I've read a lot of PS4 articles, but I have never seen this come up anywhere.
Its absurd to compare the Genesis to the 360 considering the situations they were in.
Sega was the cash strapped underdog that relied on many new games like Sonic and smart marketing against a cash rich Nintendo. For every dollar Sega had for marketing Nintendo has ten.
M$ was cash rich top dog that relied on the industry's deepest pockets against a cash strapped Sony. They free loaded on other devs games. M$ and Sony marketing budgets are beyond comparison.
I'll sum up my reaction in a gif
Edit: Haha, I did, my bad
this is new and therefore i automatically hate it.
no, really i just want better graphics and gamedesign in general. not gimmicks
i never got why the hell would you want netflix on your brand new console when i can just plug my pc on pretty much every new monitor ever and use that
People who favor one console(idk why) act like all they buy are exclusives. Most games released are multi plat..and although Sony has more exclusives-they only have as many as Xbox when it comes to actual system sellers. Most of Sony's other exclusives are decent sellers that DONT move extra systems.
So Microsoft wants their system to be the center of your television. Maybe that's the case because they want Xbox to be your number one place for cable, tv content.
Microsoft just has a different vision for their gaming system than Sony. I don't understand why people have a problem with that from a business stand point.
Gamers should be good with that. I like technology..and I'm looking for the day when I cancel my overpriced and overbloated cable box and can look at the channels I want on my system.
Based off the continued, good, sales of Xbox, yes people want that. People are largely looking for a way to cut costs and Microsoft is working on a way to doing that, and centralizing it. It doesn't damper my love for Sony, it doesnt make me want them to fail. I just accept the other way Microsoft is going and enjoy gaming without a brand association.
Because they ain't offering anything I can get practically free elsewhere like my tablet, roku,or my TV itself. Without games and exclusive IP, a console is obsolete in the living room. Real games, not yoga.
"Sony has more exclusives-they only have as many as Xbox when it comes to actual system sellers. Most of Sony's other exclusives are decent sellers that DONT move extra systems."
So the only exclusives we should care about are "system" sellers ¬¬
Do you think all exclusives need Halo like sales...
Sales mean nothing, if they sell a ton means nothing. It's about if the games are good, they are great quality and you enjoy the hell out of them. That's why people go on about Sonys exclusives....not because they can pretend to brag that it's going to move a ton of PS3's but because it shows you have well Sony supports gamers, the core community and their console
@Sheikh Yerbouti- not everyone knows about roku or has a tablet. All I'm stating is they are offering a choice. What's wrong with having a choice? Without games a console is obsolete..obviously not having exclusives doesn't make it obsolete since Xbox is still thriving.
@Root- I didn't say you should care about anything..I ultimately stated that they have the similar amount of system sellers. Micrsoft is investing in taking over the living room as an entertainment device. Sales mean everything- if they didnt mean anything then studios wouldn;t be shutting down as a result of bad sales. Even quality studios releasing quality games are getting shut down. Even Sony has shut down studioes that haven't preformed well.
Both of you..im not bashing Sony. I simply stated Micrsoft is going in a different direction...they have a different goal than Sony. I don't see what the problem is with that.
No, literally the same goal. Sony just cares more about the games it seems.
They advertise rokus in every best buy circular.
Are you saying the XBox has no exclusives? I never did.
MS has NEVER been known for taking RISKS on ANYTHING they weren't sure would succeed. They are the type of company that will put MOST of their FOCUS on what GENERATES the most INCOME. Why do u think they rather SPEND money getting exclusive dlc for huge 3rd party games like COD is because its easy money. Why spend millions creating a new IP u dont know will succeed when u can just do it with 3rd party games that are already successful. Thats their moto. Sad but it is the truth. I hope they can do better with the nextbox but I doubt it, hopefully they PROVE ME WRONG.
make it sound like its a BAD thing. I mean if they INVEST in exclusive content and it flops then they are only out that investment.
If they INVEST in a new IP, AND IT FLOPS, then they are out even more $$$.
Sony knows that all to well. Oh and they did extremely well with the 360 so i dont know why you think they have to do BETTER.
Are you TWO the SAME person? You BOTH are putting RANDOM capitalized words ALL over your COMMENTS. Damn, LOOKS like I'm doing it TOO.
I never said it was a bad thing but when your last three E3 appearances have been MAINLY FOCUSED on kinect games it makes u wonder if MS really cares about their CORE BASE. Like I said, they will put MOST of their FOCUS on what brings in the most money. The difference with them & sony is, sony doesnt put ALL their FOCUS into one area. They want to PLEASE ALL their CONSUMERS which is why they continue to dish out NEW IP's to keep the core base happy while they also try & dish out software for their handhelds, ps move & other devices they SUPPORT. This a HUGE REASON why so many ppl are more excited about the next playstation then the nextbox because SONY is PROVING it to their CONSUMERS that they wont ABANDON u no matter the position they are put in. Nick nope hes a different user biting my style lol.
Why does it seem like it's really okay for Microsoft to think that way?
INVESTING naturally comes with a risk. You invest with the HOPES of a return. You don't always get one, but your potential rewards are higher if the risk is higher.
You think spending money on proven, third party, temporary content is higher risk than pumping money into a new, unproven IP?
As a gamer, you should WANT them investing in new games, instead of spending money on content that's only exclusive for a short period of time. The other stuff is weak, honestly speaking; are you seriously satisfied with, say, getting CoD maps a month early? That isn't enough for me.
Microsoft has to do better because, though they did well, they're set up to be last this gen. And that's with their nearest competitor dealing with quite a few early missteps. They had a full year to themselves on the market, but at the end, they're at the bottom. They can boast of having made lots of money, but do you care more about the money they've made this generation, or the games they have- and could have- brought to you?
Yeah, they're gonna need to do better in this upcoming gen, just as will Sony. And, hopefully, Nintendo still has room to improve, as well.
It's okay to like Microsoft; it's pretty obvious that you do. But you shouldn't defend EVERYTHING they do. Just like Nintendo and Sony, they get things wrong, too. It's perfectly okay to admit that, you know.
Its gonna be Interesting if Microsoft can pull it off. I have high hopes for nextgen from Microsoft AND Sony.
I don't care what these consoles do as long as they play games. Everything else is just a bonus in my eyes. The only thing that bothers me is always requiring an online connection. Yes, there are 40 million Live users. How many are gold accounts? We don't know but people just say 40 million just because..well I don't why. 76 million consoles vs 40 million live accounts. I just don't see MS just saying forget it to those 30 million+ users. We'll see because that's a lot of money they will lose out. Can't wait until E3 when all the info is out and we can focus on the games again.
It is a highly risky move if they go this route. It could be a decision that leads to their downfall if the connection is needed to do something as simple as play your games. I don't claim to know everything, but I just don't see how a bunch of people sitting in a meeting room could think that doing something like that would be a good idea. Yeah, my console would be connected the majority of the time, but there could be a time that it isn't for some reason or another and I may still want to play my games. Taking that option away from the consumer doesn't make sense at all. Of course, these are all just rumors until we have a real confirmation, but if some of these things turn out to be true, then Microsoft could end up losing all of that momentum that was built during this current generation.
I highly doubt that. Sony accomplished this with the PS3. The PS3 is the reason that M$ decided that they wanted their console to be more about entertainment. Sony will be first next gen, followed by M$. Nintendo will move to 3rd.
Just look at how fast the PS3 reached 70m+ consoles.It took the 360 an extra year to do this. Not only that, the PS3 had a much higher price.
To me this shows that the Xbox dose not have the ability to go toe to toe with the Playstation.
The Xbox will need to come out a year early again just to stay even with the Playstation.
M$ doesn't even have the ability to read what people want.
If they did the 360 would have been equipped with hdmi ports, Internet, bluray, and wifi when it first appeared on the market.
Instead a majority of these things were installed when the Xbox slim was release.
The last innovation M$ brought to the table was windows and even that was a rip off Apple. Why do you think windows is garbage now
I'm not saying that M$ is not smart but they don't have enough dreamers to come up with new ideas.
M$ changing the console experience... I think not.
You must be out of your god damn mind. Bubble for the avatar.
Granted, we have more info about the PS4 becasue it's close to being unveiled which means more legitimate leaks but it looks like so far that the ps4 will be a bluray player with kickass games and cloud gaming for backwards compatability while MS looks like a gaming console with a few exclusives (sure there will be some new ips) and multimedia which can all be accomplished on the ps3 (at least the netflix/amazon ones). Now if they let me choose cable channels a la carte, then that's something.
I've never owned a sony onsole until last year but PS4 is in the highly imaginary lead to be bought day 1 this generation.
I never realized how many great exclusives PS3 has. Personally, I don't think Uncharted or Killzone are of the overall quality/universe that a game like Halo or Gears has but there are a lot more quality experiences on PS3 versus one or two great experiences on Xbox.
Xbox has a lot to prove with me
The reason you have so many cable channels is because the networks own multiple stations. The cable company has to pay for them all just to get a few good stations. When you see a dispute over a cable company and a network, say Viacom, They threaten to take away MTV, Nickaloden and so on. It is not the cable companies fault you have so many channels, its the networks. I've worked in a cable head end for years.
I will never pay twice to use my own internet service, it's as simple as that for me.
That said I'm also the kind of person that refuses to pay for 'premium' tv like Sky because I don't see how it's premium if it's full of ads.
currently have to have sky where im living only way to get a signal- but you are so right if it's premium why the hell do I have adverts every 10 mins or so it's rediculous, I watch most of my tv online nowdays after it's aired without adverts, hell when I go to uni i probably wont get a tv license whilst im there because I just wont watch live tv-then again if anyone deserves my funding it's the BBC- good tv oh and... no adverts whatsoever :o lol
They should not lose focus of what gaming consoles are for. Gaming.
It's obvious that MS will use the next xbox to push Windows 8 which one of many reason they are going with 8 Gig ram.
MS must understand though that multimedia entertainment future belongs to mobile devices. Not home gaming consoles.
I think they going with a very dangerous strategy with the next xbox.
Microsoft, all I want is Games. But Halo is not enough. At least with Sony and Nintendo, there are games that WE KNOW we'll get. But with you guys, i honestly can't expect much, which is a damn shame.
Microsoft started out pretty good this gen too, with those JRPG exclusives like Lost Odyssey, Blue Dragon, and Star Ocean. But i think after like 2008, the focus shifted from games, to Entertainment hub.
and to add insult to injury, MS raised the price of Xbox Live, Put friggin advertisements on the Dashboard, And now all that's left to play is Multiplats.
Here's hoping they get they get their act together. If Not, I'll just play Halo 5 over at my friends place and call it a day.
watch out guys...if you post anything at all about microsoft succeeding, the n4g Sony knights will get you
And anyone who criticizes Microsoft is attacked as well. So basically criticizing a company's direction and wanting better games is attacking.
360 fans complain about Sony fans defending the PS3 but they turn around and do the same thing with the 360.
Things that make you go hmm...
Microsoft's next console will be entertainment hub first, game console second. That's not by accident, that's been their goal since day one.
The next Xbox will be ruined it they carry on making it an entertainment system. We buy it to play games on not sit there n watch Tele. Its good to an extent but they really are going over the top with all this talk of music n video. If all the rumours are true the next Xbox will get destroyed by the ps4. The PS already has a lot more better exclusives and it will carry on that way unless microsoft and developers start concentrating on it being a games console!!!
Half of the apps in the 360 I have in my galaxy phone,plus they got no 1st studio games like Sony does.....
microsoft is making changes for the worse not better. if these are true, ps4 will be king of consoles.
XBOX: Great exclusives
Xbox 360: Decline on Hardcore exclusives Rise of everything else Casual
XBOX 720: Casual system that needs to be online all the time and cant play 360 or used games
2 each his own all sony has is 1st party games but the problem with that is you beat them once then u done with them . The playstation controller is a joke which is why i hope the controller remake is true. Xbox all they have is timed exclusives and shooters with a outstanding media platform so if they start to create more first party studios sony is in trouble, and microsoft did just open a couple of first party studios in london don't count the xbox out yet. Reguardless both systems will be behind pc rigs anyway esp with more games on pc accepting controllers
now a days reguardless it is going to be a good year for gamers !!
How is the Playstation controller a joke? In what way is that statement true? Both the 360 and the PS3 controllers are great, however I slightly prefer the DualShock 3's analog placements being on the same plane.
Both need to redo their triggers though. Somewhere in the middle of both. The 360's are way too steep in terms of upward angling. They cramp the hell out of my finger if I have to repeatedly tap it. The PS3's controller has no upward angle at all, which means your finger slips off all the freaking time.
Aside from these issues though, both are great. So I have no idea why you'd call it a joke when they're finely made controllers on both sides.


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I just read that Brittany Murphy died this morning at 32 after a cardiac arrest. It's so sad; I was a huge fan of her movies.
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Actress Brittany Murphy has died, Los Angeles police and hospital officials said Sunday. She was 32.
Murphy was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. PT Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, hospital spokeswoman Sally Stewart told CNN Radio.
No other details were immediately available.
Murphy starred in several movies, including "Clueless," "Don't Say a Word," and "8 Mile." She also voiced the character Luanne on the animated TV series "King of the Hill."
"In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support," Murphy's publicist, Nicole Perna, said in a statement. "It is their wish that you respect their privacy."
Murphy is survived by her husband, Simon Monjack, whom she married in 2007.
Timeline: Murphy's acting career
Fans took to Murphy's official Facebook page Sunday to issue their condolences.
"She was a great actress and was going to go far in her career! She will be greatly missed!" read one post.
Murphy's former boyfriend and "Just Married" co-star Ashton Kutcher posted his reaction to the news via Twitter.
"2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany's family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon," Kutcher posted.
He added later: "see you on the other side kid."
thats sad so many are going but thats how life is.... it was gonna happen at some point for all of us... RIP
soooo tireeedd
True, I heard this from my friend on twitter. Seems like people are passing the news around.
i was shocked.. i mean she was still so young.. (>_<) i read that it appeared to be natural death though.. they've gotta wait for the autopsy which would be on Monday or Tuesday..
i dunno her..but RIP....
i just heard it was such a surprise-- so sad-- too many celebs are dying-- so sad
Gosh- i must catch up people--
yeah..i heard it from my mum.. rest in peace Brittany!
2009 was the year of CELEB DEATHS..John Travolta's son was the first and then after that it went downhill
this is so shocking. she was very young....
It just goes to show that you never now when your time is up. Age has nothing to do with it. RIP britt.
Less is more
When i heard about Brittany's death.. i was shocked,,,because she was so young ( 32 years old)...and it was so sudden.Besides yesterday i watched ´´Uptown girls´´....make feel worse.
I'll be honest. When I read she died, I did not feel any sympathy or pity. Well, the first thing that came to my mine was she was a Hollywood star, she's pretty, she got successful, and she got rich; but in the end, those things won't matter to her because she's dead. The dead couldn't no longer cherish the things she/he used to have, only the remaining live ones.
Sometimes you struggle so hard then you become successful... but unfortunately you died sooner than later.
However, it's best to struggle and do the things you're happy to do than doing nothing and just get old and feel only regrets.
When someone has a very expensive car get into an accident and that expensive car is impossible to be repaired to its top condition, I'm actually smiling. I did not wish for that person in that expensive car to get injured or die. My car is just in worst condition and ugly. In my mind, I'm just thinking, "hah! now, you have an ugly car too!! You got to spend more money to buy a new one." ;P
she was awesome. i luvved her in uptown girls
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2013) – The Chicago Fire defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-2 Saturday evening to open the 2013 Carolina Challenge Cup at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, S.C. After falling behind in the 15th minute, the Fire found goals from Sherjill MacDonald and Jeff Larentowicz and were aided by a Houston Dynamo own goal for the 3-2 victory.
The 2012 MLS Cup Finalists opened scoring in the 15th minute when they won a free kick 20 yards from goal. Brad Davis laid the ball off for Adam Moffat, who blasted his shot through the Fire wall and off the fingertips of an outstretched Sean Johnson to give the Dynamo the 1-0 lead.
The Fire found the equalizer in the 23rd minute when Dilly Duka played the ball behind the Dynamo defense to MacDonald. Using his strength to fight off defenders, MacDonald raced into the box and slotted the ball under Dynamo 'keeper Tally Hall to even the score.
Minutes later the Men in Red would take a 2-1 lead courtesy of a Houston own goal that resulted as a loose ball ricocheted off Duka and two Dynamo defenders.
The Fire pulled further away in the second half. In the 48th minute, Jalil Anibaba raced down the right flank and crossed the ball in to Chris Rolfe, whose header was tipped over the bar by Hall. Joel Lindpere took the ensuing corner kick and found Larentowicz, whose snap header gave the Fire the 3-1 lead.
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In the 84th minute, 2013 MLS SuperDraft pick Yazid Atouba drew a penalty when he dribbled into the box and was taken down in the Dynamo penalty area. Maicon Santos stepped up and took the ensuing penalty but Hall dove to his right and was able to push the ball out for a corner kick.
The Fire continue Carolina Challenge Cup play when they face USL-Pro side Charleston Battery at 6:15 p.m. CT at Blackbaud Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Watch the match live on USLNation.com.
Chicago Fire Season Tickets and #cf97withdrawals Winter Packs, which give fans the opportunity to witness the Men in Red in action on Opening Night against the New England Revolution on Saturday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. CT (NBC Sports Network), while donning the four Fire hats and four pairs of Fire gloves, are available by calling 1-888-MLS-FIRE, via Ticketmaster or by heading to the club's official website at www.Chicago-Fire.com.
Chicago Fire 3 – 2 Houston Dynamo
Chicago Fire: Sean Johnson; Logan Pause © (Hunter Jumper 70'), Arne Friedrich (Steven Kinney 61'), Austin Berry (Michael Videira 83), Gonzalo Segares (Jalil Anibaba 31'); Patrick Nyarko (Yazid Atouba^ 61'), Jeff Larentowicz (Wells Thompson 80'), Joel Lindpere (Daniel Paladini 66'), Dilly Duka (Corben Bone 61'); Chris Rolfe (Alex 66'), Sherjill MacDonald (Maicon Santos 70')
^MLS SuperDraft Pick
Houston Dynamo: Tally Hall; Kofi Sarkodie (Eric Brunner 68'), Bobby Boswell (Warren Creavalle 68'), Jermaine Taylor (Anthony Arena* 68'), Mike Chabala* (Jimmy Nealis* 68'); Boniek Garcia (Alex Dixon 68'), Ricardo Clark (Giles Barnes 36'), Adam Moffat (Je-Vaugh Watson 68'), Brad Davis (Luiz Camargo 68'); Will Bruin (Jason Johnson 68'), Cam Weaver (Brian Ching 68')
Scoring Summary
HOU – Adam Moffat (Brad Davis) 15'
CHI – Sherjill MacDonald (Dilly Duka) 23'
CHI – (Own Goal) 27'
CHI – Jeff Larentowicz (Joel Lindpere) 48'
HOU – Cam Weaver (Brad Davis) 64'
Misconduct Summary
HOU – Jermaine Taylor (caution) 10'
HOU – Mike Chabala (caution) 46'
CHI – Wells Thompson (caution) 89'
HOU – Je-Vaughn Watson (caution) 89'
Fire Open Carolina Challenge Cup With 3-2 Comeback Win Over Houston Dynamo
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Feb. 16, 2013) – The Chicago Fire defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-2 Saturday evening to open the 2013 Carolina Challenge Cup at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, S.C. After falling behind in the 15th minute, the Fire found goals from Sherjill MacDonald and Jeff Larentowicz and were aided by a Houston Dynamo own goal for the 3-2 victory.


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Mr. President,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honor speak on behalf of the group of Friends of Mediation co-chaired by Finland and Turkey. The Group of the Friends of Mediation currently consists of 32 Member States, the United Nations and 7 regional organizations and other international organisations; namely Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Uganda, African Union, Arab League, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, European Union, Organization of American States, Organization of the Islamic Conference, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the United Nations.
As highlighted in the introduction of Secretary-General's report, "Strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution", the 65th General Assembly took the landmark step of adopting, by consensus, its first resolution on mediation (A/RES/65/283). The aim of the resolution was to consolidate the normative basis, reinforce support to mediation activities and enhance Member States engagement in mediation efforts.
Resolution 65/283 requested the Secretary-General to submit a report on the progress made on its implementation to the 66th session of the General Assembly. The Friends of Mediation warmly thank the Secretary-General for his report (A/66/811), including its annex I "United Nations Guidance for Effective Mediation".
We find the Secretary-General's report comprehensive and useful. We appreciate the report's detailed account of the implementation of resolution 65/283. The implementation is well underway, and we believe that mediation has gained more political attention. Further strengthening of United Nations' mediation capacity and enhancing the mediation efforts of the United Nations is our common goal. This is of utmost importance today, especially when we take into account that after nearly two decades of decline, the number of conflicts is on the rise again, as noted in the report. Proper resourcing of United Nations mediation efforts is also vital in order to solve these new, as well as older, low-intensity conflicts.
As the report points out, resources for the majority of United Nations mediation activities and good offices work come from voluntary contributions. We call on Member States to continue to provide voluntary contributions to these activities. We also welcome the efforts of Department of Political Affairs to further broaden its donor base. Providing predictable financing needs to be discussed further in the near future.
The Friends of Mediation note with satisfaction the positive achievements in the field of partnerships and coordination. Enhanced partnerships and better coordination remain key objectives for the future work. Regional and sub-regional organizations are important players and partners, and provide valuable contributions to mediation. Mediation often means team work.
We welcome the Secretary-General's commitment to strengthen the collaboration of the United Nations with all relevant actors working on mediation issues. We appreciate the holistic approach to mediation which acknowledges the different actors involved in mediation. Promoting contacts and links between mediation communities and networks is essential in order to improve the coordination and cooperation, and to address the challenges of a diverse and crowded field of mediation.
The Friends of Mediation highly appreciate Secretary-General's efforts to increase women's involvement in all stages and levels of peace-processes in line with Security Council Resolution 1325. We endorse the four targets set for the United Nations. Progress has been made, but a great deal remains to be done. We encourage efforts to enhance the participation of women in peace processes.
Mr. President,
Annexed to the report is a milestone document which deserves much attention: the United Nations Guidance for Effective Mediation. As you will recall, resolution 65/283 also requested "the Secretary-General, in consultation with Member States and other relevant actors, to develop guidance for more effective mediation, taking into account, inter alia, and lessons learned from past and ongoing mediation processes".
The Friends of Mediation welcome the publication of the Guidance with appreciation. We value the efforts of the Secretariat to produce the Guidance through a comprehensive, inclusive and transparent consultation process. We value the opportunities given to Member States, regional organizations and the civil society, to provide their inputs to the Guidance.
Due to the diversity and complexity of conflicts requiring mediation, there is no one-size-fits-all formula to successful mediation. However, there are certain guiding principles that are common in mediation processes. In this context the Friends of Mediation appreciate that the Guidance discusses the main issues that every mediator and his or her team should take into consideration. We find that the Guidance is a practical reference document for mediators, as well as those involved in mediation processes.
The Guidance highlights that achieving peace is a complex challenge. One of these challenges is the multiplicity of actors involved in mediation processes. As a result, a successful outcome often requires combined efforts. A multi-stakeholder effort can only work if the actors involved work together with coherence of purpose and some level of coordination. During the past years, there have been many initiatives to improve cooperation and coordination in mediation-related issues, such as the Friends of Mediation. Yet much more work needs to be done.
The Friends of Mediation are glad to note that the Guidance underlines the importance of inclusiveness, including the participation of women in mediation processes and of the gender dimension, throughout the Guidance, as well. The UN plays a central role in standard-setting on participation of women in peace processes and in best practices in ensuring that a gender-perspective is present throughout all phases of mediation.
The Friends of Mediation would like call on all member states, regional and subregional organizations and civil society to disseminate and use, as widely as possible, the United Nations Guidance for Effective Mediation in mediation processes around the world.
The United Nations Secretary-General, together the Friends of Mediation, will launch the United Nations Guidance for Effective Mediation, on Thursday, September 27th. A high level panel will discuss the Guidance and mediation-related issues, in an interactive manner. All Member States and observers, as well as the accredited civil society representatives and media are invited to participate. Further details will follow.
Mr. President,
The Friends of Mediation would like encourage all parties to make better use of the means for the peaceful settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution, including mediation. The UN, having more experience, expertise and resources than any other organization in mediation and implementation of peace agreements, has a central role to play. In this context, we view the Secretary General's report and the Guidance for effective mediation as key documents which reflect and aim to improve this role.


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BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - By Elizabeth Vowell – email
BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - The music and celebration that greeted relay runners at the foot of the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge Saturday, is a stark contrast to the destruction that covered the area five years ago. Organizers at Hope Community Development Agency say that change is a very good thing.
"We're remembering and respect what we've lost and where we've been, and we certainly all have heavy hearts around this time. But we're celebrating what we've accomplished," said Hope Community Development Agency representative Debi Thomas.
Various runners started the coastal torch relay at opposite ends of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, one group in Waveland and one in Moss Point. They carried two torches across the Mississippi Gulf Coast to remember Katrina, and met in the middle to the sounds of cheers and music to show that the coast is moving on.
"You know you have a lot of hard feelings. Your heart is heavy, but this time it is like you're listening to the second liners in the background, and the big brass band and you know what, we're moving forward," said Thomas.
When the relays met at the Isle Casino, they lit a unity torch to celebrate recovery.
"There's something good that happens every day, something good happens every day. Whether it's big or small," said Biloxi Mayor A. J. Holloway.
"It's not over, we've got a long way to go, but we have a lot of accomplishments," said Thomas.
The Coastal Torch Relay was part of Hope CDA's Phenomenal People, Phenomenal Talent celebration, which is about remembering Katrina through community development.
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Reuters first confirmed that Android 2.0 (Eclair) will be released this year and my sources keep telling me the Motorola Sholes from Verizon will be the flagship phone to launch the new update. Motorola announced we would get a first look at their new Android phones in September and recently sent out media invitations for a September 10th event. With two more weeks left to go before we might see Android 2.0, tips are flying in at a rapid pace.
The following information should be considered a rumor and I'll let you judge how accurate we have been in the past. I think our readers are pretty smart so I'll present some public info and you can answer the following questions on your own.
Please remember that anything is possible with Android 2.0. Google, Motorola, and Verizon are working very hard to make this major update compete directly with the iPhone OS 3.0 and the Palm Pre WebOS. It appears they are pulling out some major new features to ensure Android 2.0 is a huge success.
5. Is Flash 10 coming to Android 2.0?
I'm sure most of you have seen the video where Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch demos Flash player running on a T-Mobile G1.
That video was filmed in November 2008 at the Adobe MAX conference. It was there that Andy Rubin announced Google and Adobe were collaborating to bring flash to Android. Since that time, we have seen Flash Lite on the HTC Hero, but nothing official on Flash 10 for Android.
Adobe MAX 2009 takes place October 4-7 and Flash 10 for mobile is expected to be the key announcement. It has been confirmed that a beta player will become available for smartphones during this conference.
Several people with access to a Motorola Sholes have told me that it will come with Flash. Previously, I was not sure what version would be included but after looking at all the evidence it appears to be Flash 10. Look for Adobe to make the announcement on October 4, 2009 and the Motorola Sholes to possibly be the first phone to ship with Flash 10.
6. Is Google Earth coming to Android 2.0?
Many people asked "Where is Google Earth?" when Android first launched. It was a popular iPhone application and many people expected it would ship with Android.
Unlike my first five predictions, I do not have any new evidence to bring to the table. This tip comes directly from an inside who has been very reliable in the past. Google Earth should launch around the time of Android 2.0 and be available as a separate download in the Market. Google Earth is not really that important to me, but all the people who cried out for it should be happy.
Android 2.0 Recap
1. Google Maps 4.0
Fact: Google Maps 4.0 is being developed for Android.
Rumor: We have heard it would include spoken turn-by-turn directions, but have been able to confirm this. New info I have received reported there was a special "Verizon edition" of Google Maps running on the Motorola Sholes. It could be that Verizon will be offering enhanced map features and thus the rumor for turn-by-turn.
2. Multi-touch
Fact: Multi-touch code has been spotted in future Android code.
Rumor: We know multi-touch support is coming, but don't know the exact build it will appear. The Motorola Sholes is expected to ship with multi-touch, but we do not know if this was a Motorola add on or comes from native support by Android 2.0.
3. Chrome Sync
Fact: Chrome is adding support to sync bookmarks to multiple devices.
Rumor: I think this one is a no brainer. I expect to see it included with Android 2.0 by the time it rolls out. Google already syncs a lot of data for Android phones and browser bookmarks will be a welcome addition.
4. New Android Market
Fact: A new Android Market is in the works.
Rumor: I got new screenshots of the Market update this week and I'm excited an update is finally coming. I was told the new Market was pictured running on a Donut build. This make perfect sense to me because I believe Donut (Android 1.6) and Eclair (Android 2.0) will launch at the same time. Expect all Android phones with access to the Market to get an update in late October.
5. Flash 10
Fact: Flash 10 for mobile is coming October 4, 2009.
Rumor: This is another no brainer. I expect Flash 10 will be available on all second generation Android phones. As for the G1, nothing is really certain when it comes to updates but I hope it will get Flash 10 as well.
6. Google Earth
Fact: None.
Rumor: This one is pure rumor. I have nothing to back this up other than an inside source. I thought some people would be happy to hear this information so I decided to share it.
Give us your feedback
If all these features come to Android 2.0, how do you think it will stack up against iPhone OS 3.0? Are there any major features missing from Android 2.0 that you would like to see added? Do you hate the inside info we post and want to flame us for 'making stuff up'?


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Is Time Off The Pill Important?
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I am 28 years old and considering my first pregnancy. I was on birth control pills for nearly 10 years. My doctor said I should be off the pill for three months before trying to conceive. Is there any medical reason for this, or is it just to get my periods regulated? — Lynn, Ohio
The expert answers
Hi Lynn,
First off, let me say what a good choice you have made to consider a pregnancy. There are so many things you can do to help yourself achieve a healthy pregnancy, and getting off on the right foot is a great start.
The only reason to make you wait to become pregnant after being on the pill for 10 years is not medical as much as it is a convenience. Your periods may be a little irregular after being on the pill, and if you wait a couple of months, it will be easier to say exactly when you got pregnant, and "dating" (estimating the due date based on the last period and ovulation) will be easier. Because your periods and ovulation would likely be regular after a few months, it also might be a little easier to get pregnant. There is no problem, however, if you become pregnant just after stopping the pill. Ultrasound tells us so much these days, and we rely a lot on it for dating.
While considering this pregnancy, it might be a good idea to see your caregiver for preconception counseling. Starting prenatal vitamins before you become pregnant is also a great idea.
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February 15, 2013 09:30 ET
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 15, 2013) - On behalf of Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Joe Oliver, Bernard Trottier, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, announced today that the Government of Canada, through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), will make important investments in three clean technology projects in Ontario.
These projects, in which the federal government is investing more than $9 million, are part of 23 new clean technology projects being supported today across Canada through an investment of $61.8 million from SDTC's SD Tech Fund™. This fund is helping realize the commercialization of clean technology in many sectors of the economy including agriculture, transportation, mining and energy.
"Our Government is doing its part to encourage innovation and the next wave of clean technologies to help protect our environment and create high-quality jobs," said Minister Oliver. "Investments in projects such as these demonstrate our leadership in driving a vibrant clean technology industry in Canada."
"SDTC is proud to add these projects to its portfolio, now valued at more than $2 billion. When purchased and used by Canadian industry, these technologies will enable a variety of sectors to increase their share of global markets," said Dr. Vicky Sharpe, President and CEO of SDTC. "As Canada works to diversify its export markets, working with new trading partners in emerging countries, these innovative technologies will help make Canadian natural resources and products more globally attractive and competitive."
Today's announcement includes investments of:
"These investments are good news for Ontario as we strive to advance Canada's clean technology industry," said MP Trottier. "New clean technology projects, like those announced today, stimulate our local economy while helping protect the environment."
Over the past ten years, Sustainable Development Technology Canada's SD Tech Fund™ has supported more than 245 projects and allocated $592 million.
NRCan's news releases and backgrounders are available at www.nrcan.gc.ca/media.
David ProvencherPress SecretaryOffice of Canada's Minister of Natural Resources613-996-2007Media RelationsNatural Resources Canada, Ottawa613-992-4447
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Devised by Kieron Vorster, it takes you from basic fitness and stretching, onto the finer points of fancy footwork, forehand and volleying.
Day 1: stretches and strength
Start each session with some simple stretching exercises.
Basic stretch routine: Begin with triceps stretches for each arm.
Begin with tricep stretches
Then roll arms forward and back ten times. Stretch quadriceps (thigh muscles).
Finally stretch calves and hamstrings by planting both feet on ground and leaning forward. Hold this position for ten seconds - don't bounce, or you'll strain your muscles
Building strength: Press-ups
Beginners should cross their feet
Kneel down, and - if you're a beginner, cross your feet at the ankles. Learn forward and put your palms down on the mat to begin.
Go down, up and back on to your haunches. Then increase the number of times you go down and up from one through to five and back again, before returning to your haunches.
If you're advanced, you can do this in full press-up position.
Building strength: Tricep Dips
You could use a stool for tricep dips
Use a bench, chair or stool. Sit on the bench with your knees bent and your arms beside you supporting your weight.
Lower your bottom off the bench towards the floor and then bring it back up, so you're sitting on the bench again.
As before, begin by lowering your bottom once, then increase up to four times and back down to one again.
Day 2: movement
Today the focus is on movement. Stand in the ready position - knees bent with your hands on your hips, and remember to keep your back straight.
Movement: Forehand/backhand
Keep your back straight
Take a couple of steps to the side and practice a forehand movement. Return to the middle and do the same thing five times. Then, taking a couple of steps to the side, practice a backhand.
Do this five times. Take a 10 second rest. Next take two steps to one side and hit and two steps to the other side and hit. Do this five times and take a 10 second rest.
Movement: Smash
Touch the ground before smashing
Next stand in the ready position and take a couple of steps forwards - bend your knees and touch the ground. Stand up and take a couple of steps backwards and jump in the air to hit a smash. Do this five times and take a 10 second rest.
Stand in the ready position and move your feet very quickly shuffling forwards and backwards and then side to side. Do this for 20 seconds and take a 10 second rest.
Movement: Abdominals
Twisting crunch, left arm to right knee
Next you'll need a mat or a towel. Lie flat on your back and put your hands behind your head. Next do sit-ups in the crunch position to work the oblique muscles in your sides.
Adopt the crunch position with legs raised then with your hands behind your neck twist with your left elbow towards your right knee, then right elbow towards left knee - do 20 repetitions.
Next cross your right leg over your left knee. Lift your left elbow up to the right knee concentrating and moving in an arc and do the same on the opposite side. Do two sets of 10 on each side and then take a rest.
Day 3: circuit training
In today's workout, Kieron looks at circuit training. There are four basic exercises to do today: Running Squats, Row Boats, Straight Leg Raises and Squats.
Circuit training: Running squats
Concentrate on your breathing
Put your hands on the ground in front of you shoulder width apart. Run on the spot bringing your feet as close to your chest as possible.
Don't forget to concentrate on your breathing. Do 10 of these and then take a rest.
Circuit training: Row boats
Bring your knees up to your chest
Sit on the mat with your hands either side of your buttocks to support your weight.
Keeping your feet together lift them off the ground and bend your knees - bringing your feet up towards your body and pulling your knees in towards your chest.
Keep your breathing consistent. Do 10 of these and take a rest.
Circuit training: Straight leg raises
Place hands under buttocks
Lie on your back on the mat. Place your hands, palm down, under your buttocks to support your back.
Then, keeping your legs straight, raise them off the floor a little. (Remember to take special care here if you have a back problem and don't push yourself too hard.
If you feel any pain you must stop). Do 10 of these and take a rest.
Circuit training: Squats
Stay on your toes and explode upwards
Stand up with your feet apart and knees bent.
Put your hands behind your head and jump up into the air.
Do 10 of these and take a rest. Repeat all four exercises again remembering to take a two minute rest between them.
Day 4: leg strength
Today's tennis fitness session focuses on leg strength.
Leg strength: Lunges
Make sure your back leg touches the ground
Put your hands on your hips with feet together. To do forward lunges, take a step forward and bend your back leg so it just touches the ground.
Then push up and return to the standing position. Do the same thing with your other leg and repeat this five times on each side. Remember to keep your back straight at all times.
Take a 30 second rest.
Leg strength: Burpees
Bend your knees and push back
Next it's time for what's known as burpees. For the beginner, put your hands on the ground with fingers taking most of the weight (ie not palm-down) then put your feet out behind you with toes touching the ground.
Push up with your feet, almost hopping towards your hands. Then stand up straight. Do this again five times.
Leg strength: Advanced burpees
Bring your knees forward and jump up
For the more advanced version do the same thing but instead of just standing up - you have to leap or jump up into the air.
Then repeat the exercise five times. Make sure you take a 30 second rest before moving on to the next exercise.
Leg strength: The plank
Hold your tummy in for 10 to 30 seconds
Now it's time for some sit-ups. For this you'll need a mat or a towel. These type of sit-ups are known as the plank. (If you suffer from back problems you should not do this exercise).
Lie down with your hands together - palms and fingers touching - and elbows out to the side. Your forearms should be flat on the mat and should support your weight as you raise yourself off the ground - toes touching the floor and back straight as if you were a plank.
Do not bend your back or raise your bottom - keep as straight as possible. Hold this position off the ground for 10 seconds and then rest back down on the mat. Try this again building up to a 30 second hold and take a 30 second rest between each attempt.
If you find this difficult do not push yourself and try something easier.
Day 5: speed
Today the focus is on speed - essential for any player who wants to raise their game.
Speed: Shuttle run
Shuttle run: make sure you bend your knees
Place two markers 10 metres apart. The idea is to sprint continuously between them.
Start by the first marker, bend your knees and reach down to touch it. Spring up and sprint over to the other one, bending down to touch it. Remember to keep your back straight and bend with your knees.
When you've running between them for 30 seconds take a 30 second rest.
Speed: Running on the spot
Run on the spot for 15 seconds, rest for 15 seconds
Next it's running on the spot. Keeping your back straight, run on the spot bringing your knees as high as possible.
Remember to use your arms as if you were sprinting. Do this for 15 seconds and then stop for 15 seconds. Repeat four times unless you're a beginner in which case just repeat it twice.


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Rokita to Bring Free Investing Workshop to Kokomo
Contact: AJ Freeney-Ruiz
Indianapolis, IN - Secretary of State Todd Rokita has selected Kokomo, Indiana as the first community to host a "Protect Your Pockets" workshop on March 18, 2006. This free workshop will be held at the Johanning Civic Center from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will include an agenda that focuses on avoiding fraud, investing basics, retirement planning and creating a personal budget.
The "Protect Your Pockets" workshops are an important component of the Indiana Investment Watch program recently developed by the Secretary of State's office, which regulates investments and investment brokers in the state and can inform Hoosiers whether or not an investment opportunity is legitimate. These workshops promote basic financial awareness and arm Hoosiers with the tools needed to prevent fraud. Funding will come from the state's security enforcement fund, which contains money collected from court settlements in security fraud cases.
"Nearly two-thirds of Indiana adults have little or no knowledge about investing and fraudulent schemes," Rokita said. "The first step in protecting yourself is to know the potential risks of investing. If we can achieve that, we may be able to prevent con artists from stealing Hoosiers hard-earned money."
Secretary of State Rokita and other financial experts will speak at the workshop and teach community members practical common sense ways to avoid scams and choose products and services that meet their financial goals.
To register or find out more information about the "Protect Your Pockets" workshop in Kokomo, IN on March 18, 2006 go online to http://www.in.gov/sos or call toll-free at 1-800-223-8791.


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Thomas McLain Spell Jr.
DAINGERFIELD – Thomas McLain (Papa Tom) Spell Jr., 81, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas.Visitation will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2012, at Nail-Haggard Funeral Home, Daingerfield. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2012, at the Daingerfield Church of Christ with Tim Gibbs, Norman Miller and Andy Spell officiating. Burial will be held in Oakwood Cemetery in Jefferson under the direction of Nail-Haggard Funeral Home in Daingerfield.He was born Dec. 7, 1930, in Stephenville, Texas, to Thomas and Viola Spell.He went to public schools in Stephenville and attended Tarleton State University before joining the Army in 1951. He later received his bachelor's degree and master's degree from North Texas State University. On Sept. 16, 1955, he married Martha Ogburn Spell.He served school districts in Era, Forsan, Weslaco, Progresso and Coahoma as coach, principal and superintendent. He was a long-time member of the Lions Club. Tom and Martha were member of Daingerfield Church of Christ.Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Viola Spell; and two sisters, Hildegaurd Fortenberry and Jean Spell.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha; daughters and sons-in-law, Kirsten and Forrest Herndon, Leigh and Dan Hockenbrough, Tracey and James Howard; son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Cheryl Spell; sister, Gloria Spell; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins.Donations can be made in Tom's name to, Arms of Hope Ministries, 21300 Hwy. 16 N. Medina, TX 78055.


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Rihanna dresses provocatively -- it's the perennial dog-bites-man pop music story. And the Barbados-born singer certainly lives up to that reputation in a new GQ feature, posing for its cover wearing, well, not a whole lot.
But the actual article has a more novel tidbit of information, gleaned as the singer flacks her sultry and simmering new album, "Diamonds." Writer Jay Bulger (in his first GQ feature - that's a heck of an assignment!) trails Ms. Fenty for a night of clubbing and along the way gets her first candid comments about the infamous Chris Brown-Drake brawl that erupted at a New York nightclub in June.
In that scuffle, Brown sent a bottle of champagne to the table of rival MC Drake, to which Drake sent back a note implying he was having relations with "the love of your life."
"There's no proof of that being for my love. That's my answer to that question," she told Bulger.
The night veers closer to the dramatic as Brown turns up at the nightclub they're attending, but all in all the story captures the side of Rihanna she most wants to present right now - sexual prowess, emotionally reserved, a glint of the manic hiding behind a curtain of unattainability.


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WARREN COUNTY PORK CHOPPERSYear Started: 2009
It all started with my father-in-law giving me a homemade Fall City Beer Keg Grill in about 1983. A friend and I went to his father's pig farm to kill and slaughter our very first hog. Although this was a small hog, it was hard to cook on a beer keg! Coming up with our own cuts of meat turned out pretty good; smokin', chillin' and grillin' became my passion!
After this I started cooking almost daily on my one of a kind keg grill. I heard rumors my great uncle Tom was selling his custom smoker that was built by my cousin Steve. I don't exactly know what year it was, but sometime in the mid 80s I went to fetch up that smoker from my uncle and there it was sitting on a "whodo" trailer, the smoker I still have today.
I spent many nights staying up learning to cook on an offset stick cooker and finally I entered by first competition, the Annual Canoe Festival at Bowling Green's Beech Bend Park. Throughout the 70s and 80s this was the largest party Bowling Green ever held, with numerous big Rock n Roll bands. The local Elk Lodge was throwing this kick ass party, BBQ competition and canoe races to raise money for charities. To me, of course, this sounded like more fun than Disney World. What more could I ask for, beer, BBQ and kick ass music!? I'M IN!!! This competition was not a sanctioned contest but was judged with local celebrities, the sheriff, chief of police and the dog catcher, you know where I'm going with this.
So as all BBQ contests goes, Friday night was a party. The meat that all the teams were cooking would be judged and sold to raise money while the Elk Lodge cooked mass quantities of meat to sell. They were using a 16 foot long direct heat grill to cook freshly butchered BBQ shoulders. A good friend of mine Steve Walker, nicknamed Bird, was PitMaster for the Elk Lodge on this inferno of a grill. As you can imagine all the fat drippings off that pork caught on fire! Bird jumped off the trailer to safety and luckily the volunteer fire department was on site for such an alcohol induced disaster to put the flames out and save the meat. Around 3am the Elk Lodge asked me if I would cook the meat for the local charity donations. I was able to cook 300lbs of meat for their charity and come in 2nd place in the competition. I won a trophy that was about 6inches tall and worth about a quarter that I held on to for years but is now lost. I would gladly trade ANY of my newly won trophies to have it back.
It will be over 20 years before my next competition.
Until my next competition, I have been an electrical contract in the city and county of Bowling Green, KY since 1989. I have had many hobbies over the years: racing, boating, motorcycles, diesel trucks, and finally back to BBQ. I found that BBQ competitions in some way can bring all my hobbies together in one. I get a rush in BBQ like I did going down the drag stripe. I get the relaxing feeling on a Friday night, like I did with boating. Motorcycles are involved when my friends ride their choppers out to support my team. And you can't forget diesel trucks, I would be stuck at home without my truck pulling my rig all over the country. Sounds like BBQ is the best hobby a good old country boy could have.
My hobby turned into something much more it turned into my passion. I don't cook with my offset stick smoker. I cook with a BackWoods Smoker which has done me pretty good. In the 2013 season I had 31 contest and 27 of them were top 10 finishes.
I had 11 Grand Champions,
6 Reserve Grand Champions.
13 top ten chicken calls, 8 were top five, and 4 were first place.
23 top ten pork rib calls. 13 top five and 2 were first place.
16 top ten pork calls. 13 top five and 4 first place.
22 top 10 brisket calls. 15 were top five and 4 were first place.
We finished the season 2nd overall with 2940 points. That is only 3 points off the all time high record.
After a long fight, we were named 2014 Team of the Year.
15th in Chicken
3rd in Ribs
3rd in Pork
1st in Brisket
Hometown: Bowling Green, KY
State: KY
Country: US
Most wins in a year: 11
Biggest Wins: All of our wins are important to us.
But there are 2 wins that we hold close to our heart.
The first one is our first win ever! We were in Nashville, TN. That win also got us into. Jack Daniel Invitational.
And the second one is the win we got in Vegas. We won the BBQ portion at The World Food Championship. There was so much emotional that weekend. I believe that it was so special because our whole family worked together to make that win come true. That win, the Choppers put family into the word team.
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CAYCE, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Electric & Gas is warning customers of scam artists posing as company employees.
The utility says it's received several reports of people portraying themselves as SCE&G employees over the phone. In several instances, the individuals ask customers to buy a payment card from a local convenience or drug store, then call back with the card's information for immediate bill payment.
SCE&G says when employees call concerning an unpaid bill, they identify themselves, and would not ask customers to purchase payment cards. Bill payments are accepted at SCE&G businesses offices, by mail, authorized payment agencies, online or by phone.
If customers are unsure of a caller or worker's identity, they can call customer service at 1-800-251-7234. SCE&G recommends calling 911 if a customer feels threatened when someone arrives unannounced.
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Preparations made for participants and visitors to the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California. An aircraft in flight. Automobile traffic on road. Skyscrapers of Los Angeles. A crowded sidewalk. Cars parked in a parking lot. The air hostess or flight attendant announces to people aboard aircraft. Sketches of the famous personalities of Los Angeles. A trailer truck being driven off in the foreground. Traffic on fly overs. Houses in the city. Palm trees on a beach area. Cars parked in front of shops. People at a market place. A boy dances in a toprock breakdancing style. People watch the boy perform his break dance. People dance wearing skates. A woman dances. A man plays piano in an open ocean front market. A man performs a stunt and weightlifters workout lifting heavy weights at Venice Beach. Boys play racket sports. People ride bicycles and skate on a beach. An aircraft in flight and the airplane preparing to land at Los Angeles International Airport. People gathered at the 1932 Olympics watching runners leap hurdles in a race. Seats in stadium at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Entrance of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum . A man plays bugle. People in a stadium watch the horse race. Exteriors of the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Landmarks and street scenes in Hollywood and Los Angeles California circa 1950. People stand on streets of Los Angeles. A traffic light on the street with a sign reading 'Stop'. Cars and buses on the roads. Pedestrians cross streets. Red Cross flags fly from many buildings on the street. A street car or trolley passes. View of Grauman's Chinese Theater. Heavy traffic on freeway and streets of Los Angeles, as seen from street corners and point of view shots from a moving vehicle. Cars on South Grand Avenue at the Biltmore Hotel (510 S. Grand Avenue Los Angeles). Smog visible in some of the scenes. View from inside descending rail car on the Los Angeles Incline Railway (Angel's Flight narrow gauge funicular railway) at 3rd and Hill Streets. Passengers on the other car pass as they ascend.
War heroes of World War 2 are honored in Los Angeles, California. Soldiers in a jeeps drive past a large crowd in a stadium. Sailors of U.S. Navy training school in Los Angeles march past a review stand. Nurses, medics and soldiers march past a large crowd in the stadium. Officers pose for a picture. Officers seated in chairs.
Football matches in California and Wisconsin. The USC (University of Southern California) Trojans play against the California Golden Bears in Los Angeles, California. The game in progress. The crowd cheers from the stands. The USC Trojans beat the California Golden Bears with a score of 10-0. In another game played between the Wisconsin's Badgers and the UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), the UCLA wins with a score of 20-7 in Wisconsin.
Aerial view: Port of the Los Angeles, Los Angeles Harbor, portion of the Port of Los Angeles. Shipyards, freight carriers, ocean liners, private yachts, small boats, Los Angeles. U.S. flag on ship.
'Calif. Trims U.C.L.A.' shows a college football game between University of California and UCLA Bruins - (University of California, Los Angeles) held in Los Angeles. University of California Bears win the game as the spectators stand cheering.


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Activists Turn Up Heat on Democrats Over Deportations
The activist immigration group United We Dream, which has long pushed the White House to stem deportations of people in the U.S. illegally, is taking aim at a new target next week: Senate Democratic leaders.
The group wants Sens. Harry Reid, the majority leader, and Michael Bennet, who heads the Senate Democrats' campaign committee, to pressure President Barack Obama to ratchet back deportations. More than 200 of the group's leaders will be in Washington to press the case.


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Dear Sirs and Madams;
We are pleased to release the final draft of Ruby specification document which we have drafted reflecting comments which were submitted for Ruby community's review on the first version of the draft we came up with in December 2009.
We appreciate everyone who reviewed the first draft with diligence and love.
After the review, we have made much effort to improve the draft, including resolving issues reported as comments.
All the comments we received strongly helped us to improve the draft and derived the final one.
The final draft is supposed to be submitted to the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee (JISC) for official review in short.
[Download the final draft Ruby Specification]
If you have a feedback about the specification, please send it to . We appreciate any comments. The feedbacks will be referred for future versions of the standard document.
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Drafting Guidelines
In drafting the specification, we have set the following guidelines.
- Use Ruby 1.8.7 as the primary reference.
- Intend that existing implementations without modification can conform to the specification.
- Keep the specification as compact as possible.
First, we use Ruby 1.8.7 as the primary reference. That is because Ruby 1.8 is widely used now and there are several implementations which implement Ruby 1.8 features only. Also, it seems that Ruby 1.8 continues to be used in the years to come. Some might argue that we should use Ruby 1.9 as the primary reference, but Ruby 1.9 is still under development phase and its features change so frequently. We afraid that once we draft the specification based on Ruby 1.9, the specification and Ruby 1.9 would get quickly out of sync.
Second, we intend that existing implementations such as Ruby 1.8.7, Ruby 1.8.6, Ruby 1.9, JRuby, Rubinius, and IronRuby can conform to the specification without modifying them. There are some features which are not implemented in some of the implementations or are different among the implementations. Those features are excluded from the specification, or it is explicitly stated that the features are not defined in the specification.
Finally, we try to keep the specification as compact as possible. But we would not like the specification to be so compact that no useful program can be written. The current draft therefore includes classes, modules, and methods which are widely used and necessary for basic programming tasks. We would consider to add some other classes, modules, and methods which are useful for advanced programming tasks into future versions of the specification.
The following features are included in the specification:
- The syntax and semantics of the language.
- A part of the built-in classes and modules which are necessary for basic programming tasks.
For the complete list of the features, please consult the table of contents of the draft.
In the specification, classes and modules only include methods which are widely used and necessary for basic programming tasks as mandatory methods of the specification.


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Prior to the next game, teammates taped to Victorino's locker the photo of him running the bases and wrote 'J. Reyes' above it.
A slap at Reyes? Of course it was. But, if this irks you, blame Reyes, for it is stuff like this that upsets other teams enough to put the Mets in their sights. Reyes is a good player with the potential to be great, but he's been given a free reign for the most part about his celebrations and behavior.
Reyes provided the motivation to the Florida Marlins for the season finale in 2007, and undoubtedly inspired teams against the Mets this year.


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While all of us here at DT think the iPad is the clear winner among tablets and in general a pretty great device, one fault pops up again and again as something that needs a fix: The iPad's super-sensitive virtual keyboard is just nothing like typing on a real keyboard. It's without a doubt one of the biggest complaints about the iPad, so naturally more than a few brands have tried to address the problem mostly with variations on the Bluetooth keyboard. An idea that we hadn't seen before appeared on Kickstarter and is on its way to becoming a smart new product for the iPad. The iKeyboard ($30) is a thin, soft keyboard that 'piggybacks' onto the iPad itself, enhancing the already-present virtual keyboard instead of replacing it with a Bluetooth version.
As the Kickstarter iKeyboard page explains, the problem with the virtual keyboard is that you can never rest your hands on the keyboard in order to 'touch type' but instead must 'hunt and peck,' looking for each letter before typing. This means that when typing on your iPad, instead of being able to multitask and let your hands do the typing, your brain must be fully involved in the 'hunt and peck' typing process. The iKeyboard is a soft overlay for your virtual keyboard that gives you the advantages of being able to rest your hands on the 'home' keys and press down on thin keys to get the tactile response of a normal keyboard.
Although anyone who writes lengthy papers or notes on their device would probably be better off with a full Bluetooth keyboard, this flexible accessory might be a life-saver for people who have trouble writing even short emails on the iPad's keyboard. Another great feature of the iKeyboard is that it doesn't require any Bluetooth use, charging, or batteries, making it convenient and eco-friendly at once. The project has already reached its funding goal and is scheduled to start production on June 28.


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