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Brighton Rock (UK - BD RB)
Marcus heads back to the beach for this remake of Brighton Rock on Blu-ray...
After watching his father figure and gang leader get stabbed, Pinkie Brown (Sam Riley) takes it upon on himself to get revenge. This leads to Pinkie chasing down and beating his friend's murderer to death under the Brighton pier and putting an end to it.
However when Pinkie finds out that there's photographic proof of his gang and their victim being together on the day of the killing, he befriends local waitress Rose (Andrea Riseborough) who has the slip to pick the picture up from the shop on the pier. Keeping a close eye on her and making her believe they've fallen in love, Pinkie think he's got the situation under control but when her boss, Ida (Helen Mirren) starts seeing the bigger picture about Pinkie and his recent murderous ways, Rose's safety is put in jeopardy.
I watched and reviewed the 1947 Richard Attenborough Brighton Rock a few months back so sitting down to view a remake so soon after seeing the original was quite a fun experience, especially as it sticks so close to the pacing of the original. The remake's choices for changes were a whole lot more noticeable because it was so fresh in my mind.
Generally speaking this remake of Brighton Rock isn't out to reinvent the wheel but with a 1964 setting we get a Mods vs. Rockers backdrop and in Helen Mirren we get Ida the business woman busybody instead of Ida the loud mouthed busybody in the pub. Really they are the biggest changes and despite the stronger language and the slightly grislier visuals this is a remake that is out to reintroduce the story to modern audience as opposed to trying to improve what was already solid.
So how does the cast rack up? Sam Riley had big shoes to fill replacing Attenborough's depiction of Pinkie. Attenborough felt like a loose cannon in his performance and someone that would be uncomfortable to be around and Riley totally captures that. His fixed stare is as threatening, his aggression boiling under the surface is just about bang on and the sleazier side of his character when he screws over Spicer for his own ends is all pretty much like for like with the original (though it has to be said the killing of Spicer is a whole lot darker). So really this central performance is bang on.
However, the odd choice is the Mod stuff, which the marketing for this movie seems to be milking it for all its worth. Pinkie isn't a mod in this movie at all but he steals a Mod's scooter and for some unknown reason also decides to buy (or already owns) the mod uniform long green jacket to complete the look. There's a brief explanation on the commentary that a deleted scene shows how Pinkie wants to disappear into the crowd after Spicer's assassination but it's never explained in the final cut of the movie. Really the Pinkie as a Mod element seemed shoe-horned in and didn't really make a whole lot of sense, especially when we get an extended Mod army on their scooters scene that was great for a celebration of the era but not all that connected to the unfolding story and never goes anywhere beyond a couple of scenes. It's an odd one really. It's almost as if giving pinkie these iconic visuals will pull in another crowd of viewers. Maybe they were aiming to get the mantle of "The Mod Scarface" or something? Either way it really hasn't got anything to do with the story.
So the other big player here is of course Helen Mirren as Ida. She was okay. I wasn't exactly warmed to her character or anything but she was a damn sight less annoying than Ida in the original and her select scenes with John Hurt were sort of delightful, though usually not at all part of the bigger story, especially their final scene where they discuss getting a room together. Nothing at all is made better for the story as such but seeing these two actors play together is undeniable fun. Of course the other element they had to get right was Rose and Andrea Riseborough did a good job. Rose is sort of a thankless role to play because she has to play the doormat and no one in their right mind would ever respond to these situations like this character does. Because of that, Rose has to be played with a vulnerability you want to see protected and Riseborough does a solid job, though it has to be said her being that in love with Pinkie, despite his outbursts and general demeanour makes her the most psychotic character in the film for me.
I had the luxury of watching both the DVD and Blu-ray versions of this release and I have to say the Blu-ray is almost like watching another movie altogether. The DVD was bland, soft and positively hazy in places, but the HD transfer is a whole different story. Black levels are so much stronger and from the opening sequence alone the film looks packed with more style as shadows and lighting work a whole lot better.
The colour palette has a strong presence of the colour blue in its various degrees. Obviously there's the sea and the pier's decor but beyond that there's a whole lot. Clothing, lighting in many of the scenes creates a bluish haze, greased hair has that blue tint and Rose's eyes have some pop to them from time to time too.
As we get into brighter scenes, texture becomes much more apparent and some of the attention to detail in the sets leaps of the screen and makes the whole world of Brighton Rock seem a lot richer. Of course, going for the authentic feel, there's still a slight softness to some scenes and grain has a presence from time to time but if anything this captures a more realistic look. Combined with the very natural skin tones and hazy English summer cloud in the sky, the movie strikes a fine balance between modern filmmaking and celebrating the era it's set in.
The Master Audio track here is way more striking than the DVD's Dolby Digital track. The score holds a hell of a presence on the HD presentation and the power of the track is much more apparent. The bassy ocean segways were good on the DVD but they hammer home on the Blu-ray and the Mod vs. Rockers fight on the beach feels a lot more layered and crisp.
Show off moments in regards to directional audio comes when Ida visits Rose and Rose's father hammers on his door calling for Rose. I'd watched the scene twice and it's still intimidating with its overbearing presence. The beach battle scenes and the "We are, we are, we are the mods" chants fill the room across all the speakers and when Pinkie starts getting sliced the score and bass levels really soar. Honestly the more I compare the two presentations the more the DVD seems like it's not even trying.
The disc kicks off with trailers for Unknown, Animal Kingdom, Source Code and a Snickers advert.
The audio commentary with director Rowan Joffe and editor Joe Walker introduces the track by aiming to entertain and educate and get off to a good start giving insight into the structure of the movie and their affection for the original, as well as the book and the changes/updates they've introduced here. There's a lot of talk about the feeling of the film and the moments that build to something and with the track highlighting these and adding a bit more weight to the scenes. The track remains constant and doesn't run out of stream so overall it's not a bad track.
The interviews are broken down into 'Interviews' and 'Extended Interviews'. Sam Joffe (Extended Interview SD 25:43) gives a brief overview of his career and how he found himself doing this remake. The whole thing is intercut with clips from the film and goes into the characters and their development. The Sam Riley extended interview (SD 10:38) really hypes up the screenplay and goes into all the elements that drew him to the role. Lastly in the extended section is Andrea Riseborough (SD 12:25) who looks totally different outside of her dowdy looks in the film and goes into detail about how she found the character.
The shorter interviews are from a press junket and gets a little repetitive. Rowan Joffe (SD 10:45) Riley & Riseborough (SD 11:44) and then there's the 'Boulting's Brighton Rock with Rowan Joffe' (20:10) which is the Q&A from the original's Blu-ray release.
There are six deleted scenes, and 'Anatomy of a Scene' SD 11:30) which looks closer at the scene where Pinkie makes Rose's record on the pier. This has Joffe, Riley and Riseborough talking up its importance in the movie.
'Mod or Rocker' (SD 02:07) is a short and sweet look at which side the cast and crew would choose and the short film/play of 'Kenneth Hume's Mods and Rockers' (SD 24:44) is an un-prettied up presentation (seriously it looks terrible) from 1964 depicting the story of the Mods and Rockers through dance. Seriously, odd is not a strong enough word.
'Alternative Opening Sequence Storyboard' (HD 11:30) is narrated by Joffe and he explains how he originally envisioned holiday makers making their way to Brighton on a Hymek train and how the original stabbing shown in the opening would be happening in amongst the holiday crowd.
Lastly the stills gallery features a nice selection of the sets and the attention to detail as well the (seriously lacking) DVD copy in the double play edition.
Brighton Rock is a worthy remake to its predecessor and with a story this universal I doubt it will be the last time we ever see a remake. I wouldn't say it was the most exciting of crime dramas and honestly elements felt more like a TV drama as opposed to a big screen affair but I have to say that I enjoyed this take on the story and the fleshing out of elements really added a lot.
* Note: The above images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
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Was it just me or did Pinkie's end remind anyone of how a good Batman villain is created?
Watched this the other day. Missed it at the cinema and wanted to see it for ages... well it was OK but not great imo. A decent cast and great cinematography is largely lost on a film that just doesn't quite gel together. The ending is quite gory but you just never really care about any of the characters. In fact, remake/rework/whatever it is - this new version has actually made me want to go and watch the original. I have a feeling it will be better!?
Yeah I guess but fitting in "re-adaptation of the original novel" like 7 times would be a chore
You mention it's a remake like 7 times, but it's a re-adaptation of the original novel.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 20th June 2011
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, LPCM 2.0 Stereo English
Subtitles: English HOH
Extras: Commentary, Interviews, Still Gallery, Featurette, Deleted scnes, 1964 short film Mods and Rockers
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Rowan Joffe
Cast: Sam Riley, Andrea Riseborough, Helen Mirren
Genre: Crime and Drama
Length: 106 minutes
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New snow tubing park offered at Ragged Mountain this winter
Expanded learning terrain also added to resort
A new snow tubing park and expanded learning terrain will be offered at Ragged Mountain Resort this winter.
On Wednesday officials for RMR-Pacific Group, the owner of the 2,100-acre resort in Central New Hampshire said they will spend $1.8 million on improvements for the 2013-2014 winter season.
Since the purchase in 2007, the company has sunk $4 million into the resort, a bulk of it on improved snowmaking.
The resort is also purchasing an additional eight new low energy/high efficiency snowmaking fan guns, two new carpet lifts, and two new snow groomers as part of the upgrade.
The new tubing park is planned to be more than 650 feet in length -- more than two football fields -- with ten lanes.
Stacy Lopes, spokesman, said it will be completed in time for the upcoming ski season, now only about 12 weeks away.
The park, which will be on the side of and below the existing parking area, is designed with a series of pitches and rollers for speeds up to 30 miles per hour.
It will end in a 250-foot run-out.
A new carpet lift will bring snow tubers from the base area to the top of the new tubing park.
Beginners Basin, Ragged Mountain's new terrain-based learning area, will be located near the tubing park, adjacent to the Barnyard Beginner Area.
The focus of the new learning area is to help beginners become more comfortable on skis or a snowboard in less time.
This new section of terrain will have its own 320-foot carpet lift and showcase a variety of snow features that ease first-timers into going down the slopes. Snow tubers will also be able to ride the carpet lift to the tubing park.
"We are really excited about these two new attractions that provide new exciting options for everyone," said Bob Ashton, president of Ragged Mountain.
"Both the terrain based learning area and the new tubing park are additional steps towards our commitment to grow the sports of skiing and riding and the overall vision of Ragged Mountain Resort as a premier location to enjoy the outdoors all year long."
The new snowmaking equipment will be used to cover the tubing park, the new learning area, and sections of the base area.
Two new snow groomers have been purchased as well.
In recent years, the resort has purchased and installed 275 high-efficiency, low-energy snow guns, improved snowmaking pumps, and is automating the snowmaking system on the Flying Yankee and Exhibition trails.
In 2011, Ragged Mountain Resort was approved for a federal EB-5 investment visa program.
This allows them to solicit foreign investment in exchange for a green card, allowing the investors to move, work and educate their family in the United States for a minimum investment of $500,000.
This program has been used to help revitalize Jay Peak resort in Vermont among other rural locations.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has designated the New Hampshire EB-5 Regional Center, LLC as an approved regional center under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program for the towns of Andover, Hill, Danbury, Wilmot, New London, Sutton and Newbury.
Along with the regional center designation, USCIS designated the Pacific Group's Ragged Mountain Resort Project in Danbury as an approved Capital Investment Project.
Ragged Mountain Resort hopes to raise at least $35 million in new investment through the EB-5 program to renovate, expand, develop and operate the ski resort, creating at least 700 new jobs, over time.
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The EB-5 program was created by Congress in 1990 as a way to develop jobs and spur investment.
Future development plans include slopeside single family homes, a hotel, zip line, mountain coaster and a new lift to a third mountain owned by the resort.
Other New Hampshire ski areas with tubing parks include Pat's Peak in Henniker, Loon Mountain in Lincoln, Granite Gorge in Keene, Mount Cranmore in North Conway, King Pine in Madison, Dartmouth Skiway and McIntyre in Manchester.


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Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion to Host "Women in the Bible" SymposiumSept. 11, 2013
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WACO, Texas (Sept. 11, 2013) - From Eve to Mary and all the ladies in between, the women of the Bible hold much importance in Christian history, most Baylor students would agree.
Beyond that, there are a lot of questions, opinions and unknowns about these women.
To better educate people on this subject, the Institute for Studies of Religion will host a symposium called "Women and the Bible: A Historical Perspective" on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013.
The seminar will consist of a panel at 10:30 a.m. in the Armstrong Browning Library Cox Lecture Hall and two afternoon lectures, one at 2 p.m. in Armstrong Browning Library and the other at 3:30 p.m. in Kayser Auditorium.
The morning panel will include a reflection on the timeline of Christian history relative to women and the way they are perceived. The speakers on this subject will be:
� Bruce Longenecker, Ph.D., professor of biblical studies and Melton Chair of Religion, Baylor University
� Lindsey Trozzo, Ph.D. candidate, Baylor University
� Melissa Franklin-Harkrider, Ph.D., associate professor of history, Wheaton College
� Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Ph.D., associate professor of history, Calvin College
Trozzo will present a reevaluation of 1st Thessalonians in the context of its female audience.
"I hope that by considering the images employed in the letter, we might better see how Paul's message is made accessible to a diverse audience," she said.
Additionally, she hopes not only to answer questions, but also to reflect on them.
"I hope that my opening presentation creates space for reflection on important questions that we can carry with us throughout the symposium," she said.
The first afternoon lecture will be presented by Beth Allison Barr, Ph.D., an assistant professor of history at Baylor. She will share "Weak and Silent Vessels: The Impact of the English Bible on Christian Women."
"The symposium will help prompt discussion about how external historical factors have shaped perceptions of women in the Bible," said Barr.
Barr will speak particularly about how sermons affected Christian women.
"My paper specifically draws from a striking comparison of late medieval and early modern texts to show how the English Bible helped refashion notions of Christian womanhood through the powerful medium of sermons," she said.
The second afternoon lecture will be presented by Ben Witherington III, Ph.D., Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary. He will lecture on "Joanna - The Untold Story."
Cox Lecture Hall is located at 710 Speight Avenue. Kayser Auditorium is located in the Hankamer School of Business on the Baylor campus.
The event is free upon registration and open to the public. For more information, call 254-710-7555.
by Kristen Bennett, student newswriter, (254) 710-6805
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, characterized as having "high research activity" by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university provides a vibrant campus community for approximately 15,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 11 nationally recognized academic divisions. Baylor sponsors 19 varsity athletic teams and is a founding member of the Big 12 Conference.
Launched in August 2004, the Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR) exists to initiate, support and conduct research on religion, involving scholars and projects spanning the intellectual spectrum: history, psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, political science, epidemiology, theology and religious studies. The institute's mandate extends to all religions, everywhere, and throughout history, and embraces the study of religious effects on prosocial behavior, family life, population health, economic development and social conflict. While always striving for appropriate scientific objectivity, ISR scholars treat religion with the respect that sacred matters require and deserve. For more information, visit www.baylorisr.org.
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CONCORD - The Executive Council Wednesday unanimously approved the appointment of Jeffrey Rose as commissioner of the state Department of Resources and Economic Development for a one-year term, ending in April 2014.
Rose was appointed to complete the final year in the term of long-time commissioner George Bald, who announced his retirement in August, effective Nov. 1.
Rose was previously employed as director of public affairs for the Electronics Systems division of BAE Systems in Nashua, the state's largest manufacturing employer with roughly 4,500 workers in New Hampshire. Long-time DRED employee Phil Bryce of Deering had been serving as acting commissioner since Bald's resignation.
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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's draft constitution, which is being voted on in a referendum Saturday, is made up of an introduction, an 11-part preamble and 236 articles. Critics have raised concerns over issues including Islamic law and women's rights:
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Like a previous constitution, the draft states, "Principles of Islamic Shariah are the principal source of legislation." The draft adds, "The principles of Islamic Sharia include general evidence, foundational rules, rules of jurisprudence, and credible sources..." which critics say opens the door for legislation allowing imposition of strict Islamic law. Countering that is a vague article that reads, "Freedom of belief is an inviolable right. . The State shall guarantee the freedom to practice religious rites and to establish places of worship for the divine religions, as regulated by law."
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The draft gives Islamic clerics unprecedented powers in this article: "Al-Azhar Senior Scholars are to be consulted in matters pertaining to Islamic law," referring to the most respected center of scholarship and rulings in Sunni Islam.
— Women's rights
The draft mentions women in the framework of the traditional Muslim family, adding, "The state shall ensure maternal and child health services free of charge, and enable the reconciliation between the duties of a woman toward her family and her work." Critics charge the draft fails to protect women from discrimination, but the preamble states, "?Equality and equal opportunities are established for all citizens, men and women, without discrimination or nepotism or preferential treatment, in both rights and duties."
— Civil rights
The draft contains language referring to public morals and values, implying that Islamic law would be the determining factor. An article forbids limiting the basic rights of individuals but adds that they "must be practiced in a manner not conflicting with" principles of religious law. There is also a ban on insulting "religious messengers and prophets," opening the door to arrests of bloggers and other activists.
— News media
Independent publications closed for a day to protest the lack of an article banning arrest of journalists for what they write. The draft has this: "Freedom of the press, printing, publication and mass media shall be guaranteed. The media shall be free and independent..."
—Religious minorities
The draft guarantees the practices of Islam, Christianity and Judaism, raising concerns of persecution of smaller sects. It also allows religious practices on condition that they do not "violate public order."
— Military
The president is the head of the national security council, but the defense minister is the commander in chief of the armed forces and "appointed from among its officers." That ensures the military an independent position. Control of the military budget is not mentioned.


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Honing in on Proportions
Small changes can make a big design difference – and help train your eye.
By George R. Walker
Pages 18-19
How do you dial in the proportions on a furniture design? I used to pose that question a lot. Perhaps what makes this puzzling is the fact that small differences can have a dramatic effect. The line between the merely good and the dazzling is often blurry. Face it: Most of us aren't setting out to create a masterpiece; we'd just like to be able to make solid, confident design decisions and create furniture we're proud of.
For many years, whenever I'd spot an eye-catching bookcase or chair design, I'd question the maker about how he or she found that sweet spot. But even experienced builders often have difficulty answering that question. I often heard, "trust your gut." That's code for, "Build a lot of furniture and eventually your eye for proportions becomes second nature."
No doubt – there's no substitute for experience. But for many of us it sounds like a long journey. Even if you accept a long journey as part of the equation, a road map would be nice. I don't want to set out on a journey to Savannah, Ga., and end up in Newark, N.J. (no offense to the Garden State). The good news is that our woodworking tradition offers some helpful insight to help us cut through the fog. With a little practice you can begin to trust your gut and not have to wait until you've designed and built a lifetime's worth of furniture.
Tapping Into Your Sixth Sense
Regardless of any self-doubt you may harbor, you already have a strong sense of proportion. Leonardo da Vinci illustrated this vividly with a series of drawings called grotesques. He took a normal human face and exaggerated just one or two proportions out of kilter. Our natural reaction to those images is a testimony to our inherent sensitivity to proportions. The key, then, is learning how to tap into this proportional sixth sense, and learn to consciously unpack a design to begin to see proportional relationships.
But before we tackle the subject of dialing in proportions on a furniture design, it's important to acknowledge that our individual sense of proportions is subjective. There are broad principles of design that most of us find compelling, but individuals have a range they find pleasing. It's similar to our preferences in music. We may enjoy different types of music – jazz, rock, bluegrass or classical – but underneath all it's held together with just a few simple notes. Just like we have an ear for musical notes, we can develop an eye for proportions.
Who's Related to Whom?
Design is largely about connections, and as a builder it's most important to learn how to find a way to connect with your inner eye. As you work through a design or a build, you may sense something is off. It may be a just a sense that the design is too heavy, or clunky.
Blog: Read more from George R. Walker on his Design Matters blog.
In Our Store: George R. Walker's DVDs, "Unlocking the Secrets of Traditional Design," and "Unlocking the Secrets of Traditional Design: Moldings."
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Jimquisition: The Beautiful Irony of PC Gaming
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Well mind you, I haven't played since Civ3. I played the Civ4 demo but it turned me off, though Civ5 looks better with the new combat system.
So from this explanation, which platform is more indie friendly?
I loved Civ 3 AND 4, but still considering Civ 5 for the same reason you did. The demo's pretty fun.
Civ 5 also sold itself on scalability so it could sell to more systems than Civ 4 did.
Rigs with NVIDIA or AMD cards don't cost much more than integrated graphics systems. Next time you're in the market, look out for it.
In your defense, I don't think you're trolling, you just bringing up non sequitors like they're some sort of valid argument. It's as if you went to the Jim Sterling school of making an argument.
I'm a PC Gamer, and I think consoles are perfectly fine. They're just slightly out of my price range as I need a semi-powerful PC to run programs for work. I'm also a freelancer.
If it were worth it for me to buy a console and, by extension, a television, I would probably also be a console gamer. Though in honesty console gaming isn't for me. I'm not a fan of the controller, for example. Though I admit that it's strange that one of the best gaming controllers ever developed was never developed for gaming at all (mouse and keyboard), but rather for graphical precision. But that's just my personal opinion built from an early lifetime of PC gaming and looking on forlornly at all my friends with console games and TVs in their bedrooms.
So please, do not judge PC gaming by the company I apparently keep. Please try it out and decide for yourself.
SO I hope you now know someone who labels himself a PC Gamer who is not an elitist fuckpuppet. Elitest fuckpuppets are so inferior to my open-minded neo-hippy ways.
Where do you think Bioware got all their metric data on how people played Mass Effect, they consulted a fortune teller? If the majority of their sales are on console, it would have to come from there in order to be accurate at all. Meaning that the data is still mined, and it had to be sent to the homebase somehow.
Valve is pretty open about Steamworks being one of the things that makes this happen, and continues to.
This has reminded me to pick up 40k space marine!
I could use some mindless violence to balance out all the strategy games i've been into.
A really crazy mention could have gone to Dwarf Fortress as the game runs on Ascii graphics. Thats text as graphics. However, its spawned one of the craziest gaming 'cults' around as DF is a sandbox of insanity crafted from kitten bone and studded with the loss of many hours of lives.
This is so right... on every level... it's not about the graphics at all... I'm looking at the list of games I've been playing lately.
Deus Ex (the original)
Nothing that would rape my quite capable PC.
Actually they get it by monitoring sales, not by secretly monitoring consoles like you seem to think.
So they got their information about how people played the game (i.e. using the default Shepard) from sales data?
The Ps3. Hey, the PC may be easy to get indie games on, but ask Hello Games why they didn't put Joe Danger on there. The Ps3 remains the platform where you can actually be paid for it, and unlike the PC, you won't be rejected for being "too fun".
But between the 360 and the PC, like I said, in both cases, its about exposure. If you don't know about a game, you can't buy it. Thats pretty simple. But when exposure is equal, the 360 hands down. Look at the sales of Braid.
Thank you, just thank you for putting into a video what I am sure every PC gamer feels about the platform. Don't get me wrong, I have a massive rig as well, but you don't need one to enjoy most of what the platform has to offer.
The real irony is: people who owns consoles ALSO HAVE COMPUTERS. Ask any console gamer, and that person more than likely also has a desktop computer or laptop, or both. Why? Because while you use your consoles to play games, you need a computer to do everything else. So how can you claim that consoles are cheaper than PCs when you must have a PC already? In fact, consoles are an additional expenditure on top of that computer you purchased. In other words, in every modern household a PC is practically a requirement (I'm willing to bet there are more homes with computers than washer/dryers), but a gaming console is just a luxury. If you really want to save money, why not just upgrade your computer with a decent graphics card? Then check out all the great games that are FREE (and I mean legally. How about a round of League of Legends?).
Also any big name title will not be half as much a challenge to your graphics card because the specs have been reduced due to the fact PC usually only gets ports of games that went to console first, which would explain why crysis looks better than crysis two or so Ive been told.
I'm trying to watch but the video doesn't load. I didn't have a problem watching The Big Picture and testing past Jimquisitions worked.
I had the same problem, just leave it at loading and do something else for a while, eventually it'll start.
Videos not working for me.
So you're going to take one developer's word over the several that have been praising how Steam manages things.
If games are rejected on PC for being "too fun", how come the majority of indie games on Steam are more fun than Joe Danger?
I'm sorry, how many developers have been praising how Sony or Microsoft runs their online marketplaces? Steam is run competently. As is the PsN and XBLA. On the latter two, however, there are more sales for indie titles if they recieve the same amount of exposure.
Super Meat Boy received A LOT of exposure on XBLA, but sold better on PC. Care to explain?
You have a very very bad definition of "A LOT" (i.e. a completely wrong one) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Meat_Boy#Development_and_marketing
I remember seeing a lot of ads for it, but whatever. This brings up another point: Microsoft didn't advertise this game. What makes the 360 indie friendly if MS only advertises Gears of War and Halo? The PS3, on the other hand, has complex hardware that a lot of indie developers might struggle with (also not forgetting the fact that Sony apparently didn't want Super Meat Boy on their system before it sold a ton). How are they more indie friendly than PC? If they're so much more indie friendly, why do indie developers continue to target PC? Pretty sure more games get rejected on PS3 for being "too fun" than they do on PC. That's what makes games easier to put out on PC, of course.
Braid, Limbo, Splosion Man, Castle Crashers, Bastion, oh yeah, Micrsoft TOTALLY only advertise Halo and Gears. /sarc
And like I said, that they actually get paid to put indie games on the Ps3 instead of the PC. And once again, give me one single reason why Hello Games would put Joe Danger on the Ps3 over the PC if the PC is more indie friendly.
Is buying a PC in America cheaper than it is in Australia? Was that 4 year old PC around $300 4 years ago? I'm wondering because 'next to nothing' isn't the price I've been quoted for a decent PC. My friend saved money by buying part by part and built his PC for $1500 Australian (His seems to be top of the line, or at least can play Crisis 2 full quality without a problem). Every store and person I ask has told me to expect a minimum price of $1000 (I'm going to assume $800 with a generous discount) to make recent games playable. That's a lot of money considering $300 (I'm going to ignore the fact I was able to get the 360 free with trade-ins.) got me a system that at least for the next half decade or so will allow me to play the latest games without need for purchasing updates.
I suppose my skepticism toward your post stems from the bolded sentence above. For me it's not a matter of picking sides. I went from PC as my primary gaming platform, to the PS1, to the Dreamcast, to the Xbox, to another PC and then the 360. I generally just pick the one that's affordable and has the most to offer for its price. I have no logical reason to inherently prefer one means of gaming over the other. I mean, maybe you do have a cheaper means of obtaining a decent PC than I do, but that doesn't turn my view on price into misinformed drivel. (Unless every PC retailer I've been to is hatching some conspiracy just to spite me...?) I mean you have to acknowledge there's a safety blanket with consoles in that for the next X years everything released will be marked with 'Xbox 360', and as long as it's marked as such I can play it. This guarantee was made available to me from day one for a fair price. I lack this with the PC.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love a better PC. My current PC laptop (Purchased at around $450, but yeah, I get laptops don't perform as well as desktops) is fine running most old Steam games, but still slows down when the screen gets busy (Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines is what I have in mind now, a 2006 game I think). But as it stands I'm experiencing the best of both worlds for a pretty fair price.
I don't know, maybe if I had more disposable income I'd be more likely to proclaim that PC as my one and only, but given the resources available to me, it's just not as viable as you imply it is.
That's $900 Australian. ;_; Unless by cheaper you mean a PC that costs less than half of that number you've lost me.
depends what you consider a "decent pc" really. if you want to of the line tech, yes, you can easily go north of 1000 euros. want something that is as powerfull as the current xbox360? you are in with a few hundred bucks. think about it, a 360 is just a few outdated single core cpu's, an ati gpu chip with what, 10mb, and laughable 512 mb of ram. parts like that you will get virtually thrown after you, assembeling a system of the same power range could probably be done for below 200 euros.
Well, decent to me is one that can run new games smoothly at about a medium graphical setting (or I suppose what's equivalent to a 360 game with good graphics), and that can keep up the ability to run ALL the new games for the next 4-5 years after it's made. (Similar lifespan to a console) When you give me that figure, do you mean it can be done now for that much or at the time of the 360's release?
I think this was your best episode ever!
I fucking love EYE!
And I came buckets at the chainsword at the end!!!
While I agree with what Jim said in this vid, even playing games with good graphics on the PC isn't that expensive. When Dirt 3 first came out, there were video cards that gives you a free digital copy when you buy the card. So you might be spending $200 on a card, but you saved money by not having to buy the game. I'm running a 3 years old rig and I can still play DX:HR at nearly max settings.
Being able to release a game however you want it whenever you want is a good enough reason. Releasing on console means you have to follow a ton of guidelines just to make the game work in a similar manner to every other game on that platform. On the PC, a platform where nobody is really telling you how to release things, you can do as you want. This can be a good or a bad thing but it's worked for Minecraft and Spiderweb Softare RPGs.
Sure, releasing an indie game and marketing it outside of a huge platform like Steam entails a lot of risk but it isn't really impossible. Minecraft is proof of this.
This is all true, but it isn't untrue for other gaming systems.
Most of my PS3 gaming isn't the AAA but the $10-$15 PSN downloads that usually don't push the technology. I have an expensive PC and PS3, but most of my gaming this year has been on the PSP, which isn't know for graphical superiority, so it has to compensate with really good games, and most of those are ports from older systems. As for Doom, yeah, I was pretty much done with FPS's after Quake 2.
It is a matter of taste: does one like the finest graphics or first-rate gameplay? Since one tends to come at the cost of the other--at the very least maxing out your graphics engine shortens the length of the game, and also tends to impair performance--we have to choose, and games aren't still spoken of 10 years down the road just because of how they look.
I think there may be an analogy somewhere in all of this with women.
Three of those games are on PC, what point are you trying to make? Are there sales figures to prove that those games sold better on 360 than on PC?
Why would they put Joe Danger on PC? Enlighten me, why WOULDN'T they? Also, quit using one single developer as a standard for everybody. "oh Hello Games won't put Joe Danger on PC that means the ps3 is more indie friendly with its confusing hardware and stricter development policies."
"and zero cost development system meaning it is literally impossible to lose money putting an indie game on as your budget will be given to you up front by Sony before you start, whereas there are a tonne of people who have gone broke putting their works on PC". Yeah, who's paying people to make indie games for the PC again? Answer in three, two, one, yes you are correct, it is NO-ONE!
And, yes. Over half of Braids sales were on 360, and 2/3's of Limbos.
Didn't they get the money because they had an exclusivity deal? They had originally planned to bring it to XBLA and PC as well. Yes, if you get paid to make something exclusive you're going to get money.
Also, please give sources for these sales figures. Let me remind you that LIMBO hasn't been on PC for nearly as long as it has been on XBLA. How are the 360 and PSN more indie friendly again?
PC is definitely a better platform for indies than consoles. A PC developer doesn't have to shell out $10K for a console development kit which for an indie developer can be a big deal.
As for distribution services, Steam definitely does more to market indies than XBLA/XBLIG or PSN. Right now on Steam, Bastion and Rock of Ages are being advertised right beside AAA games such as Skyrim or Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
It also helps that AAA developers are often snubbing the PC leaving more of a vacuum that indie developers can help fill.
Finally, even if Steam, XBLA/XBLIG, and PSN all reject the game, it's still possible to publish your game. For example, Minecraft at the moment doesn't use any of those services.
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We're filling up with great events - 15 at last count! In addition, we're pleased to have the Game Truck showing up in the AFK Tavern parking lot on Epic Game Day 2. Check out epicgameday.com for more information.
The date has been set. Prepare once again for an awesome day of hobby gaming with Epic Game Day 2! Mark your calendars for April 30. Since AFK Tavern worked out so well last time with over 180 attendees, well be returning to the fantastic gamer pub in Everett, WA.
What Is Epic Game Day?
Epic Game Day is a celebration of hobby gaming, where gamers from both inside and outside the industry can mingle, play games, and enjoy each others company. It doesnt matter if youre a professional game designer, industry vet, community leader, or a hobby enthusiast Epic Game Day is full of epic win for all hobby gamers!
Epic Game Day will run over the course of one Saturday. It is free to attend. There will be scheduled games running throughout the day, generally in 3 time slots noon 4 pm, 4 pm 8 pm, and 8 pm midnight. You can submit your own event before each Epic Game Day, and you can view the Epic Schedule approximately 10 days before each Epic Game Day on epicgameday.com and at our Facebook page. Even if you dont sign up for an event (or choose to GM/organize one), you can still show up on Epic Game Day to get your game on!
Our next scheduled event is at AFK Tavern in Everett, WA on April 30.
Where Can I Find Info On It?
Email - firstname.lastname@example.com
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Submitting Games: Event submission is open from March 23 until April 11. If you have a great game you'd like to show off, please submit the event to us! All GMs and organizers receive perks like a free menu item and priority reservation during their "play time." Check out epicgameday.com for submission forms and more information.
Reserving Games: Follow the procedure listed on epicgameday.com and send an email between April 13 (when game reservations open) and April 27 to get one (1) game reserved. (First come, first served.)
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A study released this past February may cause antsy moms-to-be to think twice before scheduling induced labor for non-medical reasons, a now-common practice for pregnant women seeking convenience, or simply an end to the seemingly-endless third trimester. The report, which was compiled by Australian researchers and tracked the labors and deliveries of 28,000 women—some of whom went into spontaneous labor, while others were induced for either medical or non-medical reasons—documents a significant percentage increase in both C-section deliveries (67% increased risk—that's big), and NICU care (64% increased risk), for women and their babies who undergo non-medically necessitated inductions.
Although the rate of such inductions has more than doubled over the past 20 years, many hospitals across the US have recently implemented policies refusing pregnant patients this option before they reach 39 weeks gestation. This trend is due in large part to studies like the Australian one, and others that indicate significant brain development taking place in babies right up through the 38th week of gestation. The Australian study, too, revealed that women giving birth after the 38th week run the lowest risk of labor complications, and—although spontaneous labor between 38 and 39 weeks seems to be the low-intervention statistical sweet-spot for moms and babies alike—women whose kiddos continue baking up through 41 weeks end up requiring fewer epidurals than women who deliver earlier do. (This surprised me, since those babies are bound to be bigger… who knew?). So while 39 weeks is predominantly where induction-banning hospitals have drawn the line—most of these hospitals do allow moms who've past that point to schedule inductions with their doctors if they choose to-- this recent study seems to indicate that spontaneous labor, whether at 38 or 41-plus weeks, is statistically ideal for everyone involved, in terms of necessary interventions.
Kaspar's birth was induced—and I did receive an epidural (because Pitocin contractions are, like, literally off-the-charts intense)— at 39 weeks, I believe. My induction was deemed medically necessary long before I even approached that point, though; I'd been on blood thinners throughout my pregnancy due to having had a random, likely birth-control-induced blood clot during college (estrogen levels in pregnancy are way higher than birth control pills, so pregnancy put me at risk for another clot; blood thinners then reduced that risk). I'd read all about the benefits of intervention-free birth, for mom and baby, and I hoped to go into spontaneous labor before the scheduled induction, but that didn't happen. When it came time to deliver, I was so excited to meet my baby—and yes, to be finished with pregnancy—that I did take my doctor's advice and move ahead with the induction. I should mention that my obstetrician specialized in high-risk pregnancies and deliveries, and had a lower-than-average C-section rate on record (a good sign in New York, where hospitals are packed and both moms and doctors don't shy away from planning every aspect of baby arrival for maximum efficiency). He also felt that I was the healthiest "high-risk" patient he'd ever had—as in, probably not so high-risk after all-- but that it doesn't pay to play with fire… blood clots are no joke; he felt we should induce, according to the usual protocol for this particular type of health history. I agreed— and I didn't look back. My delivery experience was awesome, and uncomplicated (although definitely medically facilitated) by all counts.I don't regret the induction.
That being said, if I do it again (and this is purely hypothetical; we're actually kind of planning to adopt kidlet #2), assuming the pregnancy is as healthy as my pregnancy with Kaspar was, I'll try to find a way around that induction. I'm pretty sure it wasn't actually necessary, and I'd be willing to stab myself with blood thinners through 41 weeks gestation if that's what it'll take to go the distance. I was excited back when Kaspar was born, but I was also a first-timer, and thus, well, paranoid. Medical intervention felt more predictable and secure to me than letting nature do its thing (little did I know, nature does its thing best). I'd be a lot more confident in the whole pregnancy and delivery process for round two; I've done this before. I know that babies are a force of nature and that, in fact, medical intervention had little to do with my body growing a baby to birth-readiness. That's the whole miracle, isn't it? I mean yeah, sometimes medicine is also a miracle, and sometimes it makes all the difference in keeping moms and babies alive, but short of those extreme situations, I tend to think now—especially given the growing body of research around this stuff—that medical intervention should be reserved for (and definitely used in) emergencies… Or when a doctor believes it's truly necessary for the well-being of a mom or baby, but not simply for convenience, comfort or peace of mind.
As a matter of sheer opinion, scheduling deliveries for convenience, in order to run hospitals more efficiently, or in order to guarantee a particular delivery team's availability seems to me like a typically Western (controlling nature/maximizing profits) way of going about something that is fundamentally a life-changing human experience that hinges on—and is arguably made better by-- the element of surprise. We grow these babies for nine months, and we know they're coming, but we don't know exactly when. To approach that 'when' with a day planner in hand may appeal to doctors who'd rather stay home on Saturday nights, or to parents who want to plan their new-baby celebrations to a T, but that very sense of control and planning is misleading and unrealistic in the context of what these parents are entering into; as soon as babies enter our lives, 'planning' becomes a big joke. Kids aren't a convenient accessory, they're family members, real people who force us to discover pockets of time and multitasking skills we never knew we had, but also cultivate in us the ability to let go of expectations, and yes, plans, in order to meet the needs—and discover the joys—that the current, chaotic moment presents. Not only do scheduled inductions, as the research concludes, put moms and babies at higher risk, they also sell parents short of the full-blown "Guess what! Nothing will ever be the same as it was…" experience that spontaneous labor delivers. (Pun intended).
I'm glad to see that hospitals are adopting new policies that put health over profits. It's a step in the right direction, for sure. A few of the articles I read on these policies, however, mentioned a demographic of parents who request scheduled inductions in order for the dads, home on leave from active military duty, to be present during their babies' births. This is obviously a bit of a different thing than women scheduling inductions because they're sick of being pregnant, as understandable as that is, or from doctors scheduling C-sections because they're faster – and they pay more-- than vaginal deliveries do (C-section rates have been rising in the US for several decades, and are currently double the maximum rate advised by the World Health Organization). Military dads wanting to meet their babies before heading back to the war in Afghanistan, well… that's clearly heart-wrenching (war is not good for families and other living things). But if holding off on inductions is best for babies and moms—and the research certainly indicates that it is—then these policies, in the end, presumably benefit even families with more compelling reasons than convenience for inducing.
Are you surprised by the Australian study's findings? Did you schedule an induced labor and delivery? Was it medically necessary? Would you do it again, after seeing the recent study's statistics? Do you think hospitals banning inductions before 39 weeks gestation is a good thing? Should exceptions be made for military families? I look forward to reading your thoughts on this!


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2013 Preakness: Gary Stevens wins with Oxbow
Gary Stevens wins the Preakness on Oxbow as Orb falls short of the Triple Crown dream. Orb finished fourth with a disappointing performance. This is Stevens' third Preakness victory.
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SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Border Patrol has assigned more agents to the Southern California coast following an increase in attempts to smuggle people and drugs into the United States by water, a Border Patrol official said.
The agency's San Diego Sector, which employs some 2,600 agents to police 60 miles of land border and 114 miles of coast, has seen maritime apprehensions triple in the past five years while arrests on land have dropped to less than a sixth of 2008 levels.
"We have increased staffing along the coast and we are working with Customs and Border Protection to beef up our assets along the coast," San Diego Sector Chief Paul Beeson told Reuters in an interview. "We see the threat there increasing and we are significantly increasing our presence."
In the past two years, agents have apprehended some 1,300 people, seized more than 200 vessels and recovered more than 135,000 pounds (61,235 kg) of drugs along the coast between the Mexican border and Rancho Palos Verdes, Border Patrol spokesman Steven Pitts said.
In 2008, by comparison, there were 230 apprehensions, 33 vessels seized and no drugs recovered, Pitts said.
Crossings by water, which usually involves heading miles out to sea, running parallel to the coast and then coming back to shore, are dangerous. Since 2010, five illegal border crossers have died at sea, Border Patrol spokesman Steven Pitts said.
"The transnational smuggling organizations do not care about the human lives they put in danger," Pitts said. "We often find no safety equipment on the boats, or safety equipment that doesn't work properly."
In 2008, the San Diego sector recorded about 162,000 arrests on land, while the first 10 months of fiscal year 2012 yielded about 26,000 such arrests, Pitts said.
Authorities say the decline in arrests on land have been a result of "hardening the border" - adding miles of intensified border fences, as well as cameras and sensors - as well as a big increase in patrolling.
The Pew Hispanic Center released a study in April that cited the hardening of the border and the decimation of the job market - the main attraction for many illegal border crossers - as the main causes for the steep decline in illegal immigration.
Meanwhile, smugglers have taken to the sea, often in wide, open power boats called pangas carrying people or marijuana.
Last month a panga launched in Mexico and loaded with pot rammed a U.S. Coast Guard boarding party near Santa Cruz Island, killing one Guardsman and injuring another.
Pangas aren't the only vessels being used - Border Patrol agents routinely pick up single passengers dropped off by personal watercraft along the California coast near the border, officials said. They have also captured several dive scooters, or motorized propellers divers hold like a kickboard in the water.
(This story corrects description of items seized in final paragraph to dive scooters, not mini-submarines)
(Editing by Cynthia Johnston and Eric Walsh)


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J. Christopher Giancarlo, executive vice president at interdealer broker GFI Group Inc., was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Giancarlo would fill the Republican commissioner post vacated by Jill E. Sommers, who stepped down last month from the five-member agency that regulates the derivatives market. The Washington-based commission is implementing Dodd-Frank Act regulations that seek to reduce risk in the swaps market that helped fuel the 2008 credit crisis.
Giancarlo, whose nomination faces Senate confirmation, has been an active participant in debates over the new rules. He stepped down earlier this year as chairman of the Wholesale Market Brokers' Association Americas, which includes GFI Group and four other interdealer brokers, that lobbied for flexible rules on how swaps are traded using new execution facilities.
Giancarlo also has testified before Congress, met with CFTC officials and appeared at industry conferences focusing on how the swaps regulations were being implemented.
If confirmed, Giancarlo would serve the remainder of Sommers's term, which expires April 13, 2014.
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text: Can you elaborate on the wierdo comment?I plan to be myself. But I mean the nicer myself, the person who carefully reads body language and says nothing but nice things.Should I learn about how to do a 50 state survey or any of that?Also, they offered 11 weeks, but the Chicago schedule cuts into it. I thought they would be willing to extend it at the back end but they were evasive about it. (Bad sign?) Can I take exams early? Every day on campus is literally taking hundreds of $ out of my pocket.


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8 Small Steps to Wellness
GET SOME REST. Try for 7-8 hours of sleep at least twice a week, and get yourself to bed by midnight. Studies show you'll retain more of what you're studying if you "sleep on it." And you'll definitely feel better and more capable of working.
EAT YOUR BREAKFAST. Really. We mean it. Eating a healthy, balanced breakfast truly gives you energy throughout the day, and it's been shown to help students learn. (try whole grain cereal or bread, fruit, milk or yogurt, and an egg or a small handful of nuts.)
MAKE TIME TO EXERCISE. Try to find at least a little time for exercise every day. Simply taking a brisk ten minute walk can help you stay focused on your studies and lift your spirits.
TRY TO EAT 4-5 FRUITS + VEGGIES A DAY. More fruits and vegetables in your diet will help with your energy level, your mood, and your immune system (unlike sugary snacks, which slow you down). Carry an apple or some carrot sticks with you for a quick fix while you're studying.
DO A DAILY KINDNESS FOR YOURSELF. Buy a flower (or a bunch) to put on your desk, massage your legs with some really lovely smelling lotion, treat yourself to a good quality dark chocolate bar, put away your studying by midnight and read a few pages of a novel-just for pleasure.
PLAN A "FRIEND DATE". Make time to have tea during a study break, make dinner together, or go see a fun movie. Spending time with the people you care about has actually been linked to academic success.
BE MINDFUL: MEDITATE. Mindfulness meditation helps quiet your mind and body, making it easier to focus and study. Even a few minutes of focused breathing-counting "in one, out one" with every breath up to ten-can help you relax.
"JUST TAKE IT BIRD BY BIRD, BUDDY." This is what writer Annie Lamott's father once wisely advised her kid brother who was struggling to write a paper on birds. Break your work up into bite-sized pieces (birds!) and try to focus on a single little piece-you'll get to the rest later. Pretty soon you'll have a whole bunch of "birds" and your work will be much closer to finished.


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An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in a ligament of the knee. The ACL is a tough band of fiber in the middle of the knee joint. It connects the lower leg bone to the thigh bone. The ACL keeps the knee stable during movement by keeping the lower leg bone from sliding too far forward. An injury to this ligament can make the knee unstable. The injury may be partly torn or a complete tear.
ACL injury is caused be excess force on the knee. It occurs most often when your knee gets twisted or during a hard landing from a jump. It can also happen with:
- Sudden stops or changes in direction
- Sidestepping or pivoting
- Direct contact
Risk Factors
Factors that increase your chance of ACL injury include:
- Weak knee structure
- Muscle strength imbalance between the quadriceps and hamstrings
- Playing sports that require sudden changes of direction and deceleration
- Use of incorrect technique for cutting, planting, pivoting, or jumping
- Previous injury or reconstructive ACL surgery
Symptoms may include:
- A popping sound at the time of the injury
- Pain and swelling in the knee
- Loss of full range of motion
- Weakness or instability in the knee
- Difficulty walking
You will be asked about your symptoms and how you injured your knee. A physical exam will be done and your doctor will test your knee's strength and stability.
The doctor may do further tests to see if there is any other damage to the joint. This may be done with:
Ligament sprains are graded according to their severity:
- Grade 1—Mild ligament damage.
- Grade 2—Partial tearing of the ligament.
- Grade 3—Complete tearing of the ligament.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Recovery time will depend on the severity of the injury. Immediate care includes:
- Rest—Avoiding activities that cause pain.
- Ice—Regular icing in first few days may help slow swelling.
- Compression—Compression bandages can provide gentle pressure to help move fluids out of the area.
- Elevation—Keeping the knee elevated at rest can help fluids drain out of the area.
Nonsurgical Care
The ACL can not heal by itself but if the knee is fairly stable surgery may not be needed. This option may be best in those that are less active or elderly. Those that are highly active or wish to return to sports will probably need surgery.
A knee brace can help keep the knee stable. Crutches may also be helpful in the beginning.
Over-the-counter or prescription medications may be used to reduce pain and swelling.
Surgery may be needed for those that are young and active or those that need to return to intense sports. It may also be needed if other ligaments of the knee are damaged or the knee is very unstable.
The surgery will use tissue from another part of the body to make a new ligament. It can take several months for the graft to become strong enough to return to sport activity.
Physical Therapy
The physical therapist can test your knee movement and develop a recovery plan. Therapy can include exercise and stretching programs to help balance the muscles of your legs. This can help stabilize the knee and decrease the risk of further injury.
To reduce your chance of injuring the ACL:
- Try plyometrics, a form of exercise that uses explosive movements.
- When jumping and landing or turning and pivoting, your hips and knees should be bent, not straight.
- Strengthen and stretch the muscles of your legs.
- Maintain proper technique when exercising or playing sports.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review BoardTeresa Briedwell, PT, DPT
- Review Date: 03/2017 -
- Update Date: 03/15/2017 -


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Welcome to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The latest FAQ'S published by various Government Departments, Directorates, Organisations, Institutions and local bodies of are listed here.
1. What is E-Procurement System ?
eProcurement System is a process of procuring the items electronically using internet. This facility drastically reduces the tendering cycle time and reduces most of the indirect costs and enhances transparency in procurement.
2. What are the requirements of the client machine to access the e-Procurement site ?
To access the eProcurement system, you need a computer system with Pentium IV configuration and above and an internet connection. It is recommended that the connection can be a dedicated connection for smooth operation of the system.The Browser should be Java enabled. ( Mozilla Firefox / Google Chrome / Internet Explorer)The driver for the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is to be installed in the system once. The drivers are provided by the DSC providers along with DSC ( in CD or can be downloaded).Java Runtime Environment (JRE) should be installed in the client system. This can be downloaded from the download links of the eProcurement System.You may kindly note that, the client system should have administrator privilege to install the DSC drivers and JRE.
3. Can I access my eProcurement Account from a different client system ?
You can use your account anywhere in the world with the above mentioned configuration (as in S. no.2 ). You need to carry your DSC with you.
4. What is the default Date and Time format used in the System ?
The Default date time format is Indian Standard Time (IST), Which is (GMT +5:30). The format used is DD-Mon-YYYY HH:Mi AM/PM. This standard convention is followed in all the pages.
5. What are the basic features available in this Procurement Portal as a general user ?
The users can use the link 'Latest Active Tenders' available in the Home Page of this portal, to see all the tenders hosted on this Portal and download the Tender Schedule free of cost.The link 'Tenders by Closing Date' gives the facility to view the Tenders which are closing Today or closing within next 7 days or closing within next 14 days.The link Corrigendum lists all the corrigenda published for the related Tenders.The site also provides facility to search for tenders on various parameters such as Tenders based on value, department, product category, etc.
6. Should I have any Anti Virus software in my client system ?
All are advised to install and keep an update of the signatures of the Antivirus. Bids with virus infected files are likely to be rejected by the eProcurement Portal.
7. Many documents have to be uploaded as PDF document. Sometimes, it is seen that Autocad drawings are required to be uploaded. Can I have some software for creating / viewing these documents ?
In the Home Page, under the downloads link, links for the software that are required for working with the application are given. These links point to the Open Source software and hence no licensing is required for using any of these software. Few of the links include Open Office, Adobe Reader, PDF Creator, DWF Viewer etc.,
8. I have uploaded the documents after digitally signing all the documents. Should I submit paper documents ink signed and submit to the TIA office ?
No. As per the IT ACT 2000, the Digitally signed document is as good as paper document for all legal purposes. Hence, there is no need to submit all the documents physically. However, when the physical documents are requested for cross checking purposes, the same need to be produced for verification. However, In the case of offline payment instruments, the physical documents need to be submitted before the bid opening event.
9. Whether Can I Upload BoQ with Currencies other than Indian Rupees ?
Yes. There is a separate BoQ for facilitating BoQ with International Currencies. The same is to be used while creating the BoQ. As on date 6 currencies are allowed and each bidder can submit his bid with any one of the 6 foreign currencies of his choice. The rates as applicable on the date of opening will be used for comparative purposes. The system will give the indicative rates on the dates of opening and TIA has the option to override the system defined rates.
Online Enrolment
1. How do I get enrolled in the eProcurement Portal ?
Online enrollment for eProcurement is very simple as a bidder. Go to Tenders Home Page Click on Click here to enroll and just fill up the registration form online. On successful submission, the registered login id can be used to login. Then login again and map your Digital Signature certificate with your account, which completes the online enrollment process.
2. How much does it cost to enroll online ?
Presently the online enrollment is free.
3. If I am enrolled online, how long my enrollment is valid ?
Your enrollment is valid as long as your business exists. However upon expiry of your DSC, you have to renew your DSC from the Certifying Authority and re-enroll the DSC. This might be different in some of the States eprocurement system, where in you may have to check with the respective authorities will approve your enrollment only then, you will be able to participate.
4. How do I log on to eProcurement system after I have enrolled? online ?
After registering on eProcurement system, You can just login, using the user ID, password and the Digital Signature Certificate, in to the portal.
5. Is it possible to edit my profile details entered during online enrollment ?
Yes, after logging in to the system, on the Dash Board, you may edit your details by clicking edit profile. Almost, all information except your loginid can be changed.
1. I have lost my password. How can I retrieve it ?
You can click on "Forgot Password" and the new password will be sent to you by mail, to the alternate email id mentioned in your profile.
2. How do I change my password ?
After logging into your account, you will find a link to "Change Password" in your dash board.
3. Is the password secured ?
Password is encrypted at the database level. It is known only to you. Even the System Administrator does not know your password. As a part of the security policy, we advise you to change the password in regular intervals.
DSC Related
1. How much time is required for the new DSC to be recognised by the eProcurement portal ?
At the time of enrollment in this e-Procurement portal, the Bidders should ensure that the status of DSC is active on this site. The activation of newly issued DSC may take up to 24 hrs. Hence users who are obtaining new DSCs should register at least 24 hrs in advance to avoid last minute problems in enrollment.
2. If the enrolled DSC gets expired and if I get a new DSC, how to map with the existing registered loginid ?
a) Scenario I - When old DSC has expired and user has got new DSC :If the enrolled DSC has expired, the system automatically inactivates the same and prompts for another DSC to be enrolled (afresh) at the next login.b) Scenario II -When old DSC is due for expiry and user has got new DSC :If the user wants to register with a new DSC, when the existing DSC is due for expiry, first login to the system with the Old DSC. Click on DSC information from the Dash board and click on remove. Then logout of the system. Now login again,the system prompts to enroll DSC and the new DSC can be enrolled. Caution : Never remove the Old encryption from the device. The old encryption certificates lying in the eToken must not be deleted. They should always be retained. Any of the tenders which have been configured with these old certificates as bid openers cannot be opened, if certificates have been deleted from the token.
3. Can I use the same DSC in enrolling for more than one loginid in the same site ?
No, at any point of time only one DSC can be mapped with one user account.
4. I already have purchased one DSC for use in other etendering system. Can I use the same DSC for this portal ?
Yes. As long as the DSC is valid and as per the requirements of the eProcurement portal, the same can be enrolled in this site.
5. What if my DSC gets blocked ?
DSC gets blocked after certain no of unsuccessful attempts of entering the wrong PIN. A blocked DSC cannot be used in the e-tendering system unless it is unblocked. To unblock your DSC please contact the service provider who has issued the DSC.
6. When I Connect to the site with https://<URL> I get an error message. How do I overcome this problem ?
As per the IT Act, the site uses SSL certificate issued by CA, India. Few of the browsers trust the certificates and few of them are in the process of trusting the same. You may kindly download the Trust Chain from the download link and trust these once, (A write up on trusting is also made available in the downloads), after that these error messages will not appear.
7. Can International firm upload their proposals on e-procurement portal with DSC which is not issued by Indian firm/ not registered with this e-proc portal ?
As per the IT ACT, this eprocurement portal does not allow to register any DSC issued by CAs other than Indian CAs. However, Some of our Certifying agencies issue DSC for foreigners without visiting India. The details of which are already made available under the Downloads link of this portal.
8. Can a foreign bidder or a foreign consultant get DSC from their respective country i.e. any country outside India ?
No. The same is not allowed to be registered in this portal.
9. Can international consultant (out side India) got DSC through on line ?
YES. Pl refer to the link https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app (S.No. 13, DSC for Foreign Bidders under downloads). Hence the Foreign Bidder / Consultant can get the Indian DSC issued and participate in our tender without visiting India.
Tender Related
1. How to view / download Tender documents without logging into the system ?
Click on the Latest Active Tenders, and search the tender you are interested in using certain search criteria. To download the tender documents click on view button and click on the tender documents. The system will ask you for the user name and password. You can use the guest account guest with the password Guest#08 and click on any of the active tenders and download the required documents. However, it is advised to login to the system and download the tender documents so that corrigendum/addendum if published will be automatically mailed to you.
2. How do I get clarifications for any doubt regarding Tenders Portal ?
Needs to be explained
3. What is the maximum size of a file that can be uploaded as a bid document in a packet in the eProcurement portal ?
The application does not impose any restriction on the size of bid document that can be uploaded into the portal. However, the upload limit is decided by the Network speed that the client system has and also the memory configurations that have been defined in the system for JRE. This technical documentation is given in Technical Resources in the Home Page.
4. How to verify the genuineness of EMD, other technical documents, Samples etc. received through e-Procurement system ?
In the e-Procurement portal, the technical and financial bid documents submitted by the bidders are digitally signed using their authorized officials valid Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs), which as per the IT Act, can be considered equivalent to the physical signature of an individual. For the Earnest Money Deposit, we advise the procuring entities to ask the bidder to submit invite a scanned copy of the draft / cheque / bank guarantee along with the electronic bid and also to submit a physical copy of the EMD (only) either in person or by post / courier. This can be verified with the uploaded scanned copy. Samples of any sort cannot be invited online and the procuring entities must ask the bidders to submit a physical copy of any samples. It is upto the procuring entities to verify their genuineness as per the norms they have been following so far.
5. Whether my Technical Document and Financial Document is encrypted and Stored ?
signed and uploaded. The Documents uploaded in the Other Important Documents (OID) are digitally signed. All documents including the technical document and Financial documents are encrypted and safely stored using the PKI technology. It remains in encrypted format, till the bid opening date and time and cannot be seen by anyone till such time.
6. As a department user, by mistake I have rejected a bidder or the due to legal issues, the Tender Inviting Authority is forced to go back to previous stage and open a rejected bidder at the Technical / Financial Stage? Whether it is allowed and if so how ?
Yes. The system has the facility and is carried out using a Corrigendum. This corrigendum is Tender Revocation Corrigendum. When the tender is in advanced stage, the TIA can invoke this corrigendum based on the need and those who have participated in this tender are informed about this procedure by mail. The TIA can continue the process in the same way as before after accepting the rejected bidder. This is to be used in emergencies such as Court rulings or inadvertent errors. However, all activities are mailed to the respective stake holders.
7. I generated the BoQ Comparative Chart. I found that one of the Bidders data is not getting reflected in the Comparative chart. How to handle ?
The System generates the comparative chart from the BoQ uploaded by the bidders. If the Bidder makes any mistake in the Sheet Name or any of the values, then the system will not be able to read the data from the BoQ uploaded and hence may get missed out from the Comparative Chart. The Department user may take a decision to accept or reject that depending on the nature of mistake and regenerate the Comparative chart manually and upload this comparative chart along with the Financial Summary which can be seen by the General Public. T-8) A Tender is published and cancelled after few days of publishing. How will I know the same?A tender when cancelled, it has to be cancelled using the Tender Cancellation corrigendum. The system will display this Cancellation corrigendum in this portal for a period of say 1 week from the date of publishing of the Cancellation Corrigendum.
Security Related
1. How secure are my bid documents in the e-Procurement portal? Can anybody see my price bid before bid opening ?
All sensitive documents in the e-tendering site are encrypted and stored in the server using the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) technology. Both the Technical and Financial Documents are encrypted and stored. Even the system administrator cannot view the bid documents before bid opening. Only after decryption by the authorized bid openers the documents are converted into readable format.
2. Can bids be modified / withdrawn and conditions thereto. Is it not contrary to GFR-2005 ?
The e-Procurement system allows the bidders to modify and resubmit their bid documents before the 'closing date and time for bid submission' for the tender. After the closing date of bid submission, the bidders are not allowed to make any changes to their bid documents. Further, the option for the bidders to withdraw or resubmit their bids is optional, and it is upto the procuring entity to enable these options in the system on a case to case basis for each tender. The System will overwrite the old bids and only the latest uploaded document is retained. If you are resubmitting even a single document, the entire packet is to be resubmitted. Hence, it is within the purview of GFR-2005.
3. What precaution needs to be taken to submit online bids in the e-procurement system ?
Please prepare your documents well in advance and submit your documents well before the closing date and time. While scanning your documents (Scan in 75-100 DPI resolution) try to keep file size small so that bid submission is smooth. Also in the BOQ enter values only in the appropriate space provided. Do not make any change in file name or sheet name. If you are not able to submit at the last minute due to local power problem or internet problem, you may loose a chance to participate.
4. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) , Asian Development Bank (ADB) and World Bank (WB) issues guidelines on security from time to time. Whether this portal adhere to these ?
Yes. To a greater extent the guidelines are followed and the system adheres to more than 95% of the guidelines issued by these agencies from time to time.
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Pics: Eliza Kruger The 17 Year Old From The Mark Sanchez Story
My first thought………..
"Mark if you going to be hollaring at 17 year old girls they should at least look like Lindsey Lohan in her prime before the coke."
But everyone has their own taste.
If you want to read her story about how Sanchez, woooooed her read this:
The Story of Mark Sanchez & E.K. The 17 Year Old Girl…Do You Care?
Here are a few background details on Miss Kruger.
Superstar Gang Green play caller Mark Sanchez "hooked up" in his New Jersey home last month with a striking 17-year-old Connecticut high-school girl — whose preppy dad is a super-wealthy financier, a bombshell new report claims.
Sexy rich girl Eliza Kruger not only bragged on Facebook about "MARK F–ING SANCHEZ" texting her after they flirted at a hip Manhattan nightclub on New Year's Eve — she also took photos of a mussed-up bed in his boudoir as "proof" of their huddle just days later.
Eliza's dad is Konrad "Chip" Kruger, a partner in the Stamford, Conn., financial firm Five Mile Capital Partners, who court records show received a $48 million bonus, severance and a deferred-compensation package when he left the firm Greenwich Capital in 2000.
He also was in a partnership that in 2005 bought 78 percent of the commercial real-estate subsidiary of General Motors Corp. — at a cost of $500 million.
You can't say she was interested in Sanchez for his money at least.
Rich underage girl getting into clubs with Superstar older quarterback, that sounds about right. When Deadspin breaks something the story normally has legs and this one will be walking around for awhile.


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