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Award-winning Chicago Interior Designer John Cannon of Cannon Frank, weaves together an elaborate downstairs entertainment zone that revolves around an antique Parisian bar and a breathtaking home cinema, all decorated with the utmost in Art-Deco detailing.
HE: The home is designed to resemble an Italian villa with Greco-Roman touches throughout, but the theater isn't Greco-Roman in style. How did the Art Deco look come about?
JC: My client took a photography trip on the Orient Express in the early 1990s and fell in love with the original styling of that train. So there was some influence from that. We all felt the theater, train room, exercise room and game room were perfect places to showcase some of the owners' Art Deco sculpture, which they found during their travels to various art shows in Palm Beach, Chicago and New York. So that's how the Deco look came in.
Even the wall treatments in the spa's exercise room tie into this overall Art Deco look: They replicate some of the murals at New York's Rockefeller Center, which include Art Deco-style gazelles and impalas in a forest setting.
The entertainment zone's sauna, hot tub and steam shower are all tiled in an Art Deco-style design with Ann Sacks tile and very elaborate tile bordering.
HE: How did you weave in the antique French bar?
JC: After I found the Parisian bar at Judith Racht Gallery in Michigan, I began the design of the lobby bar and the theater. The bar is made of mahogany and it's inlaid with several kinds of wood in an intricate geometric patterns.
The bar's antique, zinc-topped countertop wasn't large enough to accommodate everything we wanted, so we added onto it so it could hold a popcorn machine and drink fountains.
HE: The footprint of the home theater doesn't appear square or rectangular, although I'm not sure that it's concentric in shape either. Please describe the floor plan.
JC: The room is basically rectangular with a full radius at one end. The home theater itself has the same footprint as the family room right above it. The projection screen is recessed into an alcove on the opposite end of the room.
So we created two alcoves on either side—one at the entrance and the other as a niche for an 18th-century sculpture of [the Greek God] Mercury, for whom the home theater is named.
HE: Is there a specific element in the theater—such as the chandelier or the proscenium—that served as the catalyst for the overall look?
JC: My clients love the old movie houses of Hollywood, so after we purchased the pair of Sue et Mare torchères—designed and fabricated by the contemporary of Lalique, Ruhlmann and Edgar William Brandt—the tone for the room was set.
The torchère style is pure Art Deco. They are made of cast bronze, a gold bronze and solid onyx. The proscenium followed suit.
We used two different kinds of draperies in this theater. The panels that envelope the room are a crepe silk velvet in a dark rust, trimmed in a gold metallic Greek key pattern. The ivory panels behind the screen can change color, as determined by the neon control panels.
HE: How did you create the proscenium and its elaborate scrollwork? It looks like you can change the illumination from behind the ironwork to change the mood?
JC: I love [the style of] Ruhlmann and Edgar William Brandt. Since we had to create a level of camouflage to hide all of the technical aspects of the screen, we came up with an ornate, highly stylized proscenium and crown that hides the screen's masking elements.
The proscenium is very heavy, but we can access everything—the speakers, the screen—for maintenance without dismantling a lot. The gold-leaf "waterfall" panels on the sides hide the neon lighting. The clients can change this lighting from yellow to gold, orange to red, and blue or lilac to emerald green.
You can achieve any color you want to suit the movie you are watching or your mood by dialing in any combination, using the three dimmers, one for each primary color.
HE: Many theaters of this scale and complexity are designed with theater curtains that close to cover the screen, but you opted to do something very different here.
JC: Originally we wanted a traditionally draped theater screen, but we couldn't do that and accomplish everything our client wanted—such as accommodating the depth and width of the screen, and the chosen screen lighting.
As a compromise we incorporated an ivory velvet backdrop behind the screen. This light hue is a wonderful canvas, and accommodates any color the clients choose from the behind-the-screen lighting system. I designed the proscenium with a lot of open space so the illumination from behind glows through. You can actually see through the proscenium, as well as around the screen.
HE: Let's discuss the seating arrangement you created for the private screening room. You incorporated three different kinds of seating, all of which commingle in harmony.
JC: Since the theater is so elaborate—we envision it as more of a private screening room in a Hollywood producer's home rather than a home theater—we decided against theater-style row seating. Additionally, we know some people like to sit alone while watching a movie, and some people want to sit together. Our clients wanted to sit right in the middle of the room on a love seat, so we opted for a seating arrangement that mixes several styles, fabrics and types of comfort.
The chairs and ottomans are from the Lucien Rollin Collection through William Switzer & Assoc., and are covered in Edelman leather. The velvet-covered sofas are custom designed by our firm, Cannon Frank, and fabricated by our custom upholsterer, Anees Upholstery.
To design these custom sofas, we studied photos of old Ruhlmann rooms: our renditions are more comfortable and are designed in a more suitable size than the originals would have been.
HE: The wall treatment for the theater is an orchestration of wood paneling and more Deco-inspired scrollwork.
JC: In keeping with the concept of a movie mogul's private screening room, we designed the walls with book- and end-matched, horizontal-crotch mahogany panels, trimmed in walnut with pilasters. The pilasters are covered in speaker cloth and are faced with additional iron and gold-bronze ornamentation that's reminiscent of Deco grasses and seeds.
HE: Talk to me about the transitioning you created in the lobby and the bar's mural.
JC: My client wanted to have an area for refreshments and entertaining large groups, so the bar area evolved into more of lobby with concessions.
The mural is a tongue-in-cheek depiction of a scene from "Cleopatra," complete with a leopard, movie-set lighting, and the director and actors.
HE: This entertainment zone is larger than many people's homes. How long did you spend in the design and build-out processes?
JC: The project took about two years to conceive, shop, procure and then fabricate; it kept evolving as we went along.
HE: Have you had the privilege of watching a movie in this theater?
JC: My clients, assistant and I got to watch the very first movie! We wanted to make sure the system worked well, so we did a "test" run, but we all became so engrossed in the movie we ended up watching the whole film. We were really blown away. I actually felt as if I was in Louis B. Mayer's private screening room. The only thing missing was the cigar smoke.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 12, 2011) – After suffering an 87-76 setback to Tennessee Tech in the first round of the Preseason WNIT on Friday night, the ETSU women's basketball team will now hit the road to play its final two games of the tournament, beginning Friday, Nov. 18. The Lady Bucs face Conference USA foe UAB at 6:30 p.m. (Eastern) inside Burton Coliseum, located on the campus of McNeese State University.
The two other teams in the Lady Bucs' pod are host McNeese State and Manhattan. The Cowgirls and Jaspers will tip off 30 minutes after the conclusion of the ETSU/UAB game on Friday. The winners from Friday night's games will then square off in the consolation championship, while the losing teams square off in a third-place game on Saturday. The game times for Saturday are 1 p.m. (Eastern) and 3 p.m. (Eastern); however, McNeese State will automatically be placed into the 1 p.m. time slot.
The Lady Bucs and Blazers have met six times in program history with the series being knotted at three games apiece. The last time ETSU played UAB was on Dec. 17, 1995, and the Lady Bucs defeated the Blazers, 84-80, in the South Florida Holiday Classic in Tampa.
ETSU has never faced McNeese State (Southland Conference) and Manhattan (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference).
UAB lost to Chattanooga 65-59 in Chattanooga on Friday night, while McNeese State fell to UCLA, 67-59, and Hartford beat Manhattan, 64-45.
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Just finished Yumina the Ethereal. The Grand Route was rather short and contained quite a bit of randomness. The final boss was ridicoulously easy and died in three rounds . I had the ultimate accessory for each character and max. level (which was one level more than the boss itself had). Coupled with Yumina's level 10 song I either took 0 damage or with Kirara as vanguard the damage was absorbed *lol*.
Final impression:
- The romance sucks. No further words could explain it further. Heck, Eien no Aselia did it fine enough from what I saw in Aselia's route.
- The characters are nontheless quite enjoyable. Karales was actually a rather cool villain and was really good in the final of Yumina's and the Grand route.
- My fav. route order Kirara > Yumina > Ai. Yes, each route had its flaws, but somehow Kirara's had the *something* special, while Yumina's had also its nice moments.
- I wished there would be a CG for
Spoiler for Kirara's route:
- The randomness at some parts were, however, quite the moodkiller as commented by Ayumu as well
I'm willing to test the fandisc just to see what they do with Nayuta .
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Just finished the first Tokei Jikake no Leyline.
I said finished, but I'm not sure because I didn't enter anyone's route.
Sure enough as I replayed, I got into Tsubaki's route. Will finish that now.
Oh yeah, general impression: I thought I was in for a chuunibyou ride, but turns out it's your usual UnisonShift fantasy, but not so much on the drama. Too focused on the mystery so some characters aren't quite explored. Or maybe because the one I played through really was just a "prologue"?
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As for the dungeon crawl: In order to unlock the grand route, you need to also complete the side story of the "virtual world" as in doing all the mission quests (it continues in each difficulty).
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Spoiler for spoiler:
However i didn't like the weak combat system and the romance was fairly weak plus quite some H-scenes felt pointless
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@Archemage: it's titled as such because each student club battles each other in a debate-tournament (with technology that turns words into weapons, hence the gameplay element *lol*) to decide on the next student council president. The reason why Yumina, one of the heroines, takes parts is indeed pretty stupid, but the main cast is by itself rather "special"/unique so do not expect some serious stuff for the first half.
Well, and there's always the official demo to try out (1.4GB large): http://jastusa.com/yumina/downloads.html
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Oookay, so apparently I skipped all the character routes in the first Leyline and yet the one I got was THE end. So, I went immediately to the second game.
And wow, what a ride. A lot of things become clear, but even more mysteries came up I really can't wait till the next game comes out. Aside from Koga and Ushio's relationship, I can't help but get excited for that Michiru x Shizuka flag. Please please please don't let it end as a tease make it real please.
I wonder why the sequel hasn't come out yet. The first one was out in July 2012 and the second in January 2013, and it's nearing year's end already.
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I just finished Koisuru Otome to Shugo no Tate.
I'm not really a trap protagonist fan and rather avoid such settings but KoiTate did quite the entertaining job with it. I had a good share of laughs during the common route and rhe romance was rushed, yet required for the good ending which was a point I thought could have been integrated a bit more smoothly, but I'd count it as a minor issue.
I don't have much to complain about the individual routes themselves, so I leave it as that . Shuuji was a fine protagonist, however I wished they either made him a bit more balanced towards the major enemy or the otherway around.
Spoiler for late game:
Anyway, the scenes where he was found out by Yukino/Ren/Marina were about average. I guess that's fine as it felt mostly believable
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Finished HHG Megami no Shuuen and i am not sure to say if it was that good. I think it's not better than the first Hyper Highspeed Genius, but still just as enjoyable like the first one
The good thing was that the mystery and the main routes of the 3 main heroines were very good and it served as a buildup for the final route. Some of the plot twists in those routes were done well
However the normal routes and the sub-heroine routes were definitely lacking, as it was just something fairly standard charage stuff that was too short. While it has 3 less sub-heroines than the previous game , the writing of this game's sub-heroine routes was just as weak in HHGX
Despite the good buildup to the final route, the route itself was for me a little disappointing. Especially the story elements that were referenced from the first HHG were sad to say underplayed
If you liked the first Hyper Highspeed Genius, then i am sure you will like HHG Megami no Shuuen though. But i am probably a little too critical on it because it was my most hyped game of this month
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I have started playing "Imouto no okage de motesukite yabai" by Hulotte.
First off: I like the game as well as Hulotte's previous title With Ribbon. The romance is sweet and the characters adorable. But due to their integrated mystery element (With Ribbon had time travel and this title a romance-encounter strenghtening ritual) some elements feel at one point or another just not that natural. Given the flow of the VN, Kanae's route from the four already available ones (the rest are unlockable) feels more fluent. The drama of her and Maina were okay-ish with the former being more supernatural orientated.
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Which IIRC was found out after they released the first trial which included 2 H-scenes
edit: i still have that trial installed somewhere on my PC. Will probably check it later if they have changed Fiana's and Hikari's H-scene in the trial compared to the full version
later edit:
Checked roughly the first 3 minutes of Hikari's H-scenes in the trial and full version
They kept Hikari's part that was voiced in that H-scene (they might have added or removed some lines, but i am not bored enough to sit through the whole thing for both) but they have entirely changed the text how the H-scene was described
even later edit:
Fiana's H-scene does not seem to have changed (or atleast not noticable)
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1) I recently finished the routes of the four "main" heroines of Imouto no Okage de ... Overall, there wasn't much I did not like outside of the headscratching-feeling when you had chosen to accept the feelings of the girl. The only so-so aspect was - as I mentioned previously - that the mystery element leading to the final drama was a bit too forced in Aoba's route and partly in Maina's route (respectively the second and first route you can dive in).
What I though was really adorable: After all four routes are completed, there's a short scene with the four heroines who thank you for playing, but tell you the VN is not over yet as there's still *she* who can finally have her turn now . *She* then shows up and says she'll be waiting for the MC/Tokiya and that you should start from the beginning.
2) Not an Eroge, though. I started playing the PSP adaption of Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko. Apparently, based on a walkthrough, there are for each girl bad endings and surely the name of those endings sounds indeed bad . Thus I will avoid them like there's no tomorrow
The nice things: Beside the usual choice and location selection, there's also a timed one (which is sometimes necessary to wait until the time out) and the option between 建前/tatemae and 本音/honne.
The annoying: Fukubuchou and Emi are extremly unlikeable with their behavior towards Yokodera. I'd like to slap the one who decided to give Fukubuchou her own route >_<.
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Plus it seems very unlikely that much can be changed after just 1 month because things such as rewriting the story, redoing the voices, programming, packaging and the time that it takes to produce all the discs is time consuming.
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The Everly Brothers were at Warwick Musical Theatre, followed by George Strait and Alabama, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws and Barbara Mandrell, as Larry Bonoff's love for country music dominates the August schedule. For comedy, there was Howie Mandel, with a full head of hair. Pop stars Gene Pitney and Engelbert performed.
That's not all. Also gracing the stage were the Four Tops and the Temptations, Connie Francis and Kenny Loggins. There's more: Travis Tritt, Bill Cosby and Anne Murray rounded out the month. Other August stars included Ray Charles, Paula Poundstone, Tony Bennett and Ronnie Milsap.
2nd Story Theatre continues its Short Attention Span theatre at School One in Providence, with their patented three one-act plays for $5.
Brown Summer Theatre presented "Accomplice" by Rupert Holmes, author of "The Mystery of Edmund Drood."
The Newport Folk Festival featured Suzanne Vega, Bruce Cockburn, Michelle Shocked, Patty Larkin, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Beausoleil, Loudin Wainright and Joan Baez. It was a soggy weekend, and the rain continued at the Jazz Festival the following weekend, but it didn't stop British songstress Cleo Laine or Miles Davis. Bobby McFerrin was there between the raindrops on Sunday, along with McCoy Tyner. I lasted through the wet weekend.
Theatre-by-the-Sea offered a "marvelous" version of "South Pacific," while Shakespeare's "The Tempest" was at Westerly's Wilson Park.
A horrible vampire movie, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," starred Kristy Swanson and Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman). Meryl Streep starred in "Death Becomes Her," a fun movie that I said was "worth leaving the beach for." It also starred Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis. Clint Eastwood's "Unforgiven" was a classic western. Warwick's James Woods played a con artist opposite Bruce Dern, who also played a con artist, in "Diggstown."
Tom Selleck and Marlon Brando had small roles in "Christopher Columbus: The Discovery," which was quite dull.
Remember the Venetian Garden on West Shore Road? They had fish and chips for $4.95. The China Inn, a popular Pawtucket restaurant, moved into the old Golden Lantern, but unfortunately didn't make it at that location. J. Wales on Post Rd. had a lobster bake with all the fixings for $12.95.
The Washington County Fair celebrated their 26th consecutive year with Trisha Yearwood and Johnny Paycheck.
The 13th Annual Cajun and Bluegrass Festival was still at Stepping Stone Ranch in Escoheag. Stars included Michael Doucet and Beausoleil, The Del McCoury Band, and the Pollard Brothers. Cranston's Len Cabral told his stories in the children's tent, as he still does today.


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How about some more info ? We don't know when you were in "2nd yeah high school" or what genre you play and if you play in a band/live or not.
Generally tho: Listen to other guitarists and if you hear a sound you like, figure out what effects they use. Also just test a lot of effects in stores and watch effects videos on Youtube to see what you like.
I'm sorry for not placing my type of music
anyway I play Japanese music, Rock music, Heavy Metal and other instrumental songs.. most specifically. I am all around lead guitarist like other guitarist around.... As long as I could play with leads.. technically for shredding/sweep purposes.
There isn't really a best. It depends on what you are playing, what you already have, and what budget you have.
Personally, I think no effects is best, I like my sound to come from my amp.
My setup might be rubbish for you. I don't actually have an ESP (Cough, do I even belong in the room? xD) but I run an Epi LP PT Pro through a Peavey 6505 on the lead channel, and this is fine for me. Your setup really isn't that important. What exactly are you playing? And what is your budget? And whatr do you already have? What is wrong with your current set up? :P
I see, well I play Instrumental songs.. well I'll give a sample of what types do I play "G5 2007 "Words" (Sorry I can't post the link. It won't allow me :| Just check it out on you tube if you have time so spare) :D
Yes I think It depends on the people using, But to be honest I am just starting to build my own setup.. My budget is none at the moment. but is there any cheaper but good in sound? I don't have ESP as well xD
I've allways likes to use a delay pedal egen playing leads. A good reverb works aswell.
Good luck mate!
It all depends on if you want a distorted sound or a clean one. start by answering that then experiment with different effects or find a guitarists tone you want to sound like. Even if you have the exact same equipment and set up as a guitarist you want to sound like you may not sound like them. The reason is because the style of playing could Also effect your tone. So my best recommendation is listen to other guitars find a style you like and from there create your own based off one you like or combinations of tones and styikes you like.
Uhm... Hard to tell. What kind of music do you play? And then there is the personal taste. The setup I would suggest you might not fit your personal preferences. You have to find your own sound. And don't try to adopt a sound from someone you know. First of all you will have to spend a lot of money and in the end there is no guarantee that it will actually sound the same because "it's the hands".
Hmm.. I play Instrumental solo or Japanese Rock music.. well this is a sample of my type "G5 2007 "Words" " (sorry i can't post the link. It won't allow me, Anyway just check it on youtube if you have spare time) :)
Well I don't like very crunchy sound or heavy :)
Thank you for your suggestion :D
Hello Kurt! I hope you're doing well!
I need to know what is your current guitar and amp setup so I can provide you with a great suggestion.
What type of music do you play or wish to play?
Which are your favorite guitar players?
Are you a live or bedroom player?
Answer those questions, and I will be glad to help you!
Hello :)
well My current guitar... ahmm is Mavis MST- 600. I don't have any Amps at the moment but I'm planning to buy Ibanez amplifier.
I play Japanese rock music or any rock and also Instrumental guitar solos. as long as there is lead solos on it.
My favorite guitar players are:
"Masahiro Aoki" or Godspeed from G5 Project
"A2C" From Mintjam
I am a bedroom player :)
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I have had serveral multi effects systems I now use pedals.
there are advantages to both. I got tired of presets and programing and prefer just to dial in the sound I want on an individual pedal.
Some days I feel like 5 or 6 pedals, some days I don't feel like using them at all.
good starter pedals - overdirve - overdrive can be used to dirty up a clean amp and get a blues or classic rock sound
or it can be used to push a distored amp into a hardcore metal tone. a fulltone ocd - is a very versitile overdrive
- looper - a looper is an excellent practice tool or composing tool and has a few practical live applications also.
- heavy distortion - if you amp does not have a distortion channel at all you may want a heavy distortion pedal. -I use a metal muff occasionally
next I you may want to consider
- reverb - i you play alone in small rooms ( at low volumes) and your amp does not have reverb, reverb can make the amp sound more open
- delay - can add a litte echo to make things sound fuller or more interesting.
get a multi spot power supply - at bare minimum a visual sound 1 spot or similar. otherwise you will go broke buying 9 volt batteries.
I own a bunch of effects however,
I typically use just the amp and barber super sport overdrive when playing with a band.
I use a barber super sport overdive and a electro harmonics metal muff into a tc electronic ditto looper directly into the input jack of whatever amp I happen to be using when I am practicing or writing,
hard to say more without knowing what sound you are going for or what equipment you use.
Thank you very much for your suggestion. well I've learned from what you've commented. well I am planning to buy Multi effects for my first try.. but well yeah I think you're right.
But I always play on bedroom. and I play Japanese Rock or any Instrumental songs. for example "G5 2007 "Words" " (sorry i can't post the link. It won't allow me, just check it on youtube if you have spare time) :)
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If you are new with amps and effects, I recommend getting a Digitech RP255. It is good and inexpensive. With this you can avoid having an amp. Just plug it to a good set of PC speakers and the processor could be also hooked to your PC. With this you can edit everything with the software, play along with your favorite tunes. You can have now a better idea of many kinds of amps, cabs and effects....
I think it comes down to what you like and how you want to shape your sound so that you have a sound/tone that is unique to you. I am from the "less is more" approach. I use a pre-amp/power-amp setup, the only f/x I use are chorus for to enhance my clean tones, occassional delay for leads and a wah pedal. The key factor is get what sounds good to you and don't be afraid to experiment with a variey of setups to get "your sound"


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WASHINGTON -- Two prominent aerospace industry organizations are recognizing the contributions of NASA, especially the achievements of the team that landed NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars in August, with coveted awards.
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) will present its Robert J. Collier Trophy to the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Team of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., at an event in Arlington, Va., Thursday night. At an event in Washington on Wednesday, the team received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation Award.
AIAA also conferred its highest recognition, the title of honorary fellow, on William Gerstenmaier, NASA's associate administrator for human exploration and operations and presented NASA's Associate Administrator for Science, astronaut John Grunsfeld, with its AIAA National Capitol Section Barry Goldwater Educator Award. AIAA recognized two other NASA employees as fellows: Ray G. Clinton of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., and Laurence D. Leavitt of NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va.
"It's wonderful to see NASA's people and their accomplishments recognized by the aerospace community," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. "In particular, the Curiosity landing was the hardest NASA mission ever attempted in the history of robotic planetary exploration. These prestigious awards are a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entire worldwide team."
The NAA established the Collier Trophy in 1911 and presents it yearly to recognize the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America. The AIAA awards recognize the most influential and inspiring individuals in aerospace, whose outstanding contributions merit the highest accolades. Past honorees have included Orville Wright, Neil Armstrong, the team that designed the space shuttle and the astronauts who carried out the first Hubble Space Telescope repair mission in 1993.
The NAA's Collier citation notes the MSL team's "extraordinary achievements of successfully landing Curiosity on Mars, advancing the nation's technological and engineering capabilities, and significantly improving humanity's understanding of ancient Martian habitable environments."
More than 7,000 people in at least 33 U.S. states and 11 other countries have worked on the Mars Science Laboratory mission. Curiosity, the laboratory's centerpiece, carries 10 science instruments to investigate the environmental history inside Gale Crater on Mars. In March, rover scientists announced an analysis of a rock sample collected there shows Mars could have supported living microbes in an ancient freshwater environment. Curiosity's mission is expected to last at least two years.
"The prestigious Collier Trophy is a wonderful recognition for Curiosity, a phenomenal engineering and science achievement that has captured the hearts and minds of children and adults across America and around the globe," said Charles Elachi, director of JPL. "It's an honor to do missions like this one on behalf of NASA and the nation."
Two other teams from JPL that manage NASA spacecraft, the Dawn mission to the asteroid belt and the Voyager mission to interstellar space, were finalists for the 2012 Collier Trophy. JPL designed, developed and assembled the rover and manages its mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington.
For more information about the Collier Trophy, visit: http://www.naa.aero/html/awards/index.cfm?cmsid=62
For more information about the AIAA awards, visit: http://bit.ly/12j3ey0
For more about the Mars Science Laboratory mission, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/msl
For information on other NASA missions and programs, visit: http://www.nasa.gov


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The Loyola Ballet launches its new season with a mixed repertory concert featuring excerpts from Yuri Grigorovich's acclaimed Russian ballet, "The Stone Flower," Nov. 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Directed by Laura Zambrano, the performance will take place in Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, located in the Communications/Music Complex, on Loyola University New Orleans' main campus.
Tickets are $12 for general admission and $8 for all students, seniors, children and Loyola faculty and staff, and are available online at http://www.montage.loyno.edu or by calling 504-865-2074. Tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes prior to the performance. Free parking is available in the West Road Garage, accessible from St. Charles Avenue.
Set to composer Sergei Prokofiev's final work in a series of Soviet-era ballets, "The Stone Flower" is based on the Russian fairytale of the same name and is a mixture of classical dance and folk choreography. Danila, a stone carver, attempts to create more perfect art for his true love, Katerina. During his quest, Danila is led to the underground realm of the Queen of the Copper Mountain, whose efforts to help him are overwrought by her own desires to hold him captive. True love eventually conquers all and the queen releases Danila so he can return to the village with Katerina.
Other works on the program include the "Rose Adagio" from Marius Petipa's "Sleeping Beauty," restaged by Zambrano and set to music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky; a contemporary work set to music by Thelonious Monk and choreographed by Loyola senior Magdalena King; and "Dances of Szatmar," a Hungarian work performed by guest artists Komenka Ethnic Dance Ensemble, directed by John Rodi, Daniel Gianfala and Cheryl O'Sullivan.
The program concludes with "Rhythm: A Tribute to George Gershwin," performed to an orchestrated version of Gershwin's "I've Got Rhythm" and choreographed by Gayle Parmelee, associate professor emerita and co-coordinator of the Loyola Preparatory Ballet Program.
For more information, contact Zambrano at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 504-865-2778.
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Benoit open to 2014 role as Tigers' setup man
Joaquin Benoit would like to be back with the Tigers next year, whether he'd be closing or setting up again. More >
MLB Notebook: Wainwright completes the job
Adam Wainwright's win over the Pirates in Game 5 on Wednesday put the Cardinals into the National League Championship Series and marked the sixth time in team history a starter had gone the distance for a victory in a winner-take-all finale. More >
Rotations in spotlight as Cards clash with Dodgers
With a 6-1 win over the Pirates in Game 5 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday, the Cardinals sealed an NL Championship Series matchup against the NL West-champion Dodgers. The two teams faced each other seven times this season, though the results of those head-to-head games may not be all that accurate an indicator for what's on tap. More >
Cards' celebration familiar, but no less sweet
After Adam Wainwright unleashed his 107th pitch of the night to strike out Pedro Alvarez, red and white confetti went floating in the autumn air, along with anticipation of a third consecutive appearance in the National League Championship Series for the Cardinals. More >
When it matters most, Waino true definition of ace
One major difference between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Division Series can be summed up in two words: Adam Wainwright. More >
For McCutchen, little opportunity to play hero
Andrew McCutchen, who batted .278 in the National League Division Series despite his 0-for-4 Game 5, was afforded the tiniest of windows to be the hero for the Pirates. More >
Decisions loom for Bucs, free agents like Burnett
The Pirates' clubhouse was full of brave smiles and heartfelt hugs Wednesday night, as if players wanted to wrap up in the spirit of 2013 -- when the Bucs ended two decades of losing records and appeared in the postseason for the first time since 1992. Of course, there always comes a time to let go. This is especially true of Pittsburgh's potential free agents. More >
Season ends, but Pirates' revival just beginning
Wednesday night hurt. Thursday will come with pain, too. There is actually pleasure in that, because it is the pain of privilege. And it comes with a bookmark. Managers of all postseason losers tell their teams the same thing. And now Clint Hurdle was able to tell his Pirates, "Don't forget this feeling. Come back next year and build on it." More >
Bucs' offense snuffed by Wainwright, double plays
On a night when scoring was hard to come by and their only run came on a trio of fluky infield hits, the Pirates met their match. It was singularly in the form of Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright, and their fate was handed down partly by way of a couple of poorly placed line drives. More >
Birds of praise: Wainwright, Cardinals soar to NLCS
With the support of another elimination-game home run from David Freese and stingy defense behind him, Adam Wainwright went the distance and pitched the Cardinals to a 6-1 win over a Pirates team that had pestered them all season. It was the third victory the Cardinals needed to move out of the NL Division Series and on to a NL Championship Series showdown with the Dodgers. More >
NL Central rivals deliver classic Division Series
The National League Division Series between the Pirates and Cardinals proved to be a matchup of NL Central powers who probably ought to get used to seeing each other this time of year. More >
Cardinals set up rotation for Games 1-3
Manager Mike Matheny announced the Cardinals' rotation plans for the first three games of the National League Championship Series, and as expected, Joe Kelly will start Game 1 on Friday, Michael Wacha will follow in Game 2 and then Adam Wainwright will toss Game 3 in Los Angeles. More >
Cole looks like ace despite loss in Game 5
Gerrit Cole, who paid for a homer he allowed to David Freese by being charged with the loss in Wednesday's 6-1 decision that sent the Cardinals to the National League Championship Series and sent the Pirates home, took it the way he's done everything else since being called to the Majors in June. More >
Freese further cements name in October lore
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Stifled behind Cole, Bucs eliminated from postseason
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Athletics hope Game 5 is Sonny's day
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AMERICAN HOLIDAY CELEBRATION/New Bern
Voci Allegre Vocal Ensemble�s �An American Holiday Celebration� will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 239 Middle St. Voci Allegre's performance is sponsored by the Craven Arts Council. Admission is free and the church is handicap accessible. For information, contact the arts council at 252-638-2577 or cravenarts@cravenarts.
Goose Creek State Park will host a two-and-a-half mile hike from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday along the Ivey Gut Trail. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Ivey Gut Parking Lot. The park is at 2190 Camp Leach Road, 10 miles east of Washington off US 264. For information, call 252-923-2191.
CHORAL SOCIETY AUDITIONS/Greenville
The Greenville Choral Society will hold auditions for the spring 2013 season Monday at St. James United Methodist Church, 2006 E. Sixth St. The Concert Choir will perform Schubert's Mass in G and Hummel's Mass in B-minor on April 6. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday at Peace Presbyterian Church in Winterville. To schedule an audition, call 252-353-5495, see greenvillechoralsociety.com or email email@example.com.
SMILES AND FROWNS AUDITIONS/Ayden
Smiles and Frowns Playhouse will hold auditions for its spring musical, �The Little Mermaid,� from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at the Ayden Recreation Center, on South Lee St. Students in grades K-12 are eligible to audition. All students are asked to bring a recent photo which will not be returned. Students in grades K-2 should come prepared to recite a poem. Older children will read from the script. All students will be asked to sing �My Country 'Tis of Thee� unaccompanied. Production dates are March 22 & 23. For information, contact 252-756-4959 or email@example.com.


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In a poll released Tuesday—the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade—NARAL Pro-Choice New York showed 74 percent of respondents supported the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion.
The survey, which the abortion rights group performed just before the 2012 elections, included a cross-section of 1,000 likely voters. Pollster Greenberg Quinlan Rosner asked participants whether they supported "Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that recognized the right to choose to have an abortion."
Fifty-eight percent of respondents said they "strongly support" the decision; 55 percent of Republicans said they support it.
"Roe v. Wade changed the course of women's lives for generations," Andrea Miller, the group's president, said in a statement. "Here in the Empire State, we have a proud tradition of advancing equality, dating back to the days of Seneca Falls. So it's no wonder that New Yorkers have an enduring support for the rights and values articulated in Roe."
Asked about a New York law that "would guarantee every woman in the state the right to choose or refuse contraception and the right to make decisions about pregnancy, including the right to have an abortion," 76 percent of New Yorkers expressed support, with 60 percent doing so strongly.
A diverse group of New Yorkers would support the state law, including 63 percent of Catholics, 73 percent of suburban voters, 78 percent of Hispanics and 79 percent of African Americans, according to the poll.
The question refers to the Reproductive Health Act, which has failed in recent years but has emerged as a piece of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's priority "Women's Equality Act."
"While politicians all across the country attempt to undermine access to reproductive health care and roll back women's rights, we are proud to live in a state that embraces Roe's promise that women can and should be equal in our society," she said.
Church groups continue to reject the Reproductive Health Act and have criticized Cuomo's support of the bill this session.
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April 17, 2008
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WORCESTER, Mass. - Clark University rallied late but was unable to overcome a two-run deficit in the ninth as the Cougars fall short in a 8-6 loss to MIT in a New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) baseball game at Granger Field on Thursday. With the loss, Clark falls to 10-17 overall and 4-6 in league play. MIT, which has won three straight conference dates, improves to 13-11 overall and 6-4 in the conference.
Tech's lineup got to work early, scoring a pair of runs in the first frame. After Brian Doyle was hit by a pitch, Stewart Park delivered a double down the left-field line to bring him home and put the Engineers on the board. Junior Thomas Phillips then hit an RBI single to left field for a 2-0 lead.
The Engineers jumped on Clark for three more runs in the sixth inning. Run-producing hits by David Nole, Dan Hyatt, and Doyle gave MIT a 5-0 edge.
The Cougars took advantage of an MIT error to plate a run in the seventh. With two outs, Steve DeMartino doubled to left field to keep Clark alive and later scored on the defensive miscue.
MIT scored three more runs in the eighth to go up 8-1. Kevin Wheeler highlighted the inning with an RBI double down to left.
Despite the sizable advantage, Clark made things interesting with four runs in the bottom of the eighth. DiMarco and pinch-hitter Benjamin Seel each hit run-scoring singles, while another costly MIT error and a sacrifice fly by DeMartino brought the Cougars within reach three.
In the bottom of the ninth, Clark pushed across another run on Hollingsworth's two-out single, but was unable to come up with the tying run as MIT established a two-game lead for third place in the league standings.
Junior Steven Nunez went 7.1 innings to pick up the win. He gave up three earned runs, struck out five and has just one walk. Senior Mike Vasquez made his team-high 11th appearance of the season to close out the game.


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It is not an easy thing to lose your mother. Once, when I was three, I lost my mother in a grocery store. I remember looking at a row of canned food and then looking up for my mother, and she was gone. She was there and then she was not. I can't tell you how I felt at that moment because there are no words adequate for the feeling a three-year-old has at the loss of her mother. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to get any easier with age.
For the past year or so now, I have felt that three-year-old curled up inside of me crying inconsolably, "I want my mommy." I do, too. I want my mommy. I want her so bad, and I can't find her anymore. And, this time, she's not looking for me.
When I go to her house, I open her drawers and find things arranged just as she left them. Her neat, little address book tucked away in a drawer with her pens and pencils and envelopes. I read the entries in her address book written in the neatest handwriting you have ever seen. Some addresses or phone numbers carefully erased with new ones penciled in. I try to find the most recent changes. I realize what seems like yesterday was actually several years ago. My mother. Always so neat and organized. I feel like I am peering into a time capsule. Like I am being ricocheted back and forth in time. Just a few years in time, but seemingly a lifetime apart.
I run, crying out for my mother, but she is not there. She was just there a minute ago. I just looked away, and she was gone. Somebody help me find my mother. I want my mother. I want her now. I run up and down the wide aisles, and I can't find her anywhere. She is not rearranging her pantry. She is not busy decorating a wedding cake. She is not sitting quietly on the couch tatting. She's not sitting at the dining room table carefully writing a letter to an old friend. She's not out in the yard talking across the fence to a neighbor. She's not bringing the clothes in from out on the line or ironing shirts or watering her plants…
When I was five, I watched my mother leave me. I was the oldest of her four children, and we all had pneumonia while my father was away on a business trip. When he came home, she told him that she couldn't take it anymore, and she was leaving. And she left. I watched her from the kitchen window as she walked down the side street and away from our house. Away from me. I don't know where she went. I don't remember when she returned.
I'm looking out that same window now. I know where my mother is going. I know she won't be returning to me. I want to cry out and bang on the glass, but she is too far away now.
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At gun stores in Alamance County business is brisk these days. The reason is clear. Owners say their customers are worried about possible gun control laws that might come down the political pipe following the incomprehensible shootings that left 26 dead at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school in December. Twenty of the massacred were children, gunned down by a man armed with legally obtained assault weapons.
Meanwhile, educators and parents here and elsewhere are weighing what measures might be necessary to protect the innocent in this day and age. Political leaders in Washington are already discussing the same thing.
The talks on all levels should be taken seriously and may define our nation for a generation or more.
Before the real debate starts, here is one of the central questions when it comes to gun control: What changes could be made in our nation�s gun laws that would do more good than harm? It sounds simple but it�s not.
Measuring what benefit and cost look like when it comes to issues that involve commodities, moral issues and the nation�s founding principles is exceedingly difficult. History is full of examples when prohibition has done more harm than good. What�s also clear is that doing so when emotions are high makes the job all the more challenging.
This is why we would urge a detached view of the issues � if that�s at all possible. Maybe some people make better decisions when they are filled with sorrow and fear or pain and rage, but in our experience it is otherwise.
Political leaders would be wise to eschew the �do something, anything� approach to gun laws. An objective analysis of risk assessment would be the wiser course.
Rational risk assessment is measuring the actual not the perceived risk of some event happening.
A good example is terrorism. Shortly after 9/11, a study was conducted showing the risk of being killed in a terrorist attack. The study found: �Even with the Sept. 11 attacks included in the count, the number of Americans killed by international terrorism since the late 1960s (when the State Department began counting) is about the same as the number of Americans killed over the same period by lightning, accident-causing deer or severe allergic reactions to peanuts.�
Yet, look at the amount of money we spent on Homeland Security, the USA Patriot Act and other safety programs. What�s the risk assessment today?
When it comes to guns, there are entire enterprises devoted to making one side or the other of the gun debate look superior; however, the point remains that such policy decisions should be made with extensive thought and study � not at the behest of special interest groups on either side.
To put the question another way: What laws would have stopped the tragedy in Newtown? There might have been laws that would have made weapons used by the perpetrator illegal, but making something illegal and stopping it are two different things.
We know this from the totality of American and world history. Banning a commodity has never and will never work. Prohibition, the ill-fated �War on Drugs,� the resale of sports tickets � you name it.
Prohibition failed because it increased crime. And it increased crime because where there is demand a black market will always form.
As a practical matter, when it comes to handguns and other common guns, so long as there is a demand for those weapons, and given the incredible supply that already exists, the only thing controlling that supply will do will be to create more crime and violence.
While it�s almost certain that gun measures of some kind will stem from the horror of Newtown, it will take clear thinking and logical debate to choose the best policies going forward.


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Made me smile. :)
A total action pack movie. I enjoyed this movie.
Waste of money unless you're a kid.
A tragic direction for the franchise to take.
If this is indicative of what the next ones will be like I won't be seeing them.
Saw this movie for a second time today and this time i really enjoy it.
Good movie but i would not give it a rating of 5.
This movie is bad but the disnified sheep are rigging the reviews
Haven't really cared for the last few Star Wars movies, but this is finally a good one.
No the best film but was good enough for me. :)
Just simple and fun.
Best Jedi yet...one thing I didn't see coming.
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However as we searched for a new single dwelling home we realized that the workload, although less in proportion, would remain the same and hence decided that a townhouse or condo would achieve our desire for a relaxing lifestyle. We searched and viewed every new townhouse development looking for quality workmanship, maximum use of space and a relaxing environment.
The townhouses at the Fairways met our requirements and beyond. The workmanship and design was superior to any of the developments we had viewed--and believe me we saw them all. It was evident that Ezio from Gintar Homes took pride in his product and was extremely meticulous and committed to quality in every detail. His use of high quality materials and products were evident. We know that home will remain maintenance free for a very long time and that not only do we have a wonderful space, we have a home that we are extremely proud to share with family and friends."
Lydia and Reno Fiorini
"In the early fall of 2008, after a 2 year search, Jon & I found our dream retirement home in beautiful Amherstburg. Our bungalow condominium built by Gintar Homes is located in a quiet residential area and backs onto Pointe West Golf Club. The quality of the finishes and workmanship in our home are exceptional. We love the open floor plan on the main floor. It provides an excellent area for entertaining or just enjoying the view of the golfers as they head out for a game in their carts.
The service that Ezio Tartaro, our builder, provided from our first viewing of the unit until we moved and were settled in was unbelievable. During my career, I worked with many builders in the Kitchener/Waterloo and Toronto area and none came close to offering either the quality or service that we found in our new home built by Gintar.
We're thankful that we didn't give up our search for our dream retirement home until we found exactly what we were looking for ~ quality, service, location, price and maintenance free !! We found it all and feel this may be the best move we ever made."
Shirley and Jon Hitchcock
The Fairways in Amherstburg
"We are very happy in our new home that you built. Ezio, you met all our expectations and beyond. You were unbelievably responsive to our every whim. The kitchen is perfect and the other amenities are exactly what we requested. The flooring has been admired by many. Your suggestions for how to create the offices in the basement proved to be spot on for functionality of the remaining space.
We are impressed with the quality of workmanship that you provide as well as the on time delivery.
You went out of your way to meet with us whenever we could make it to the area, and for that we thank you immensely.
We will highly recommend you to others."
Many thanks,
Sue and Bob Russell
Rick Lescanec, Sales Rep. Deerbrook Realty Inc. Brokerage
(519) 972-1000 24 hours
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Dreadnought Will Be Release On June 20th - 06-17-2013, 10:04 PM
Dungeon Striker Korea will be releasing it's new class the "Dreadnought". In the video preview below, you see three classes; Warlock, Dreadnought, and War Priest. The Warlock class was just release a few weeks ago and on the 20th we are going to see the Dreadnought. No word yet on when the last and final class, War Priest, will be release. The Dreadnought has overwhealming Defensive skills, as will as resistance to knock backs and will probably be used as a tanker sort of role.
A long with the new class, there will be updates to the Tower and Guild system. Guilds will now be able to rank up. Higher ranked guilds can add more members.
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Gabe's Rustic Retreat
Name: Gabe (3)
Location: Broomfield, Colorado
Gabe's room evolved into a "big boy room" by making a few small changes to the room we had created for him while he was still in the womb. The wall color, rug, curtains, and most of the accessories remained the same, but the bed and dresser received a more "mature" look, and all for under $10.
What began as an old dresser painted white became a painted gray dresser with drawer fronts sanded down to expose a natural wood. His headboard was a fence gate that was picked up for free at a garage sale and simply cut down to fit into the bedframe.
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Chiclayo is the city of the witches in Peru. From here comes the shamans and the healer originally. Chiclayo is also one of the most important commercial cities in Peru.
They call it a mini-Lima because of all the traffic and commerce there is. It is a city of more than 400 000 inhabitants and besides Trujillo is the most important city in the north.
In the ancient time Chiclayo was dominated by the Moche culture, and it has been found one of the oldest mummies from this period, Señor de Sipan .
This excavation now has its own muesum, which is very interesting, Tumbas Reales. There you will find all the excavations from the toombs of Señor de Sipan .
From this toomb the historians have found out a lot about how the Moche-culture degenerated.
Los pyramides of Tucume had full inside infrastructure. This is illustrated in the museum located at the entrance of the Tucume area, and can also be observed from a viewpoint over the pyramides. The Lambayeque culture developed this society with its pyramides, but was later on conquisted by the Chimus, and then the incas, and finally by the spaniards.


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BANGALORE, India, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- At least 26 people died and eight were injured when a sleeping compartment aboard an Indian train caught fire Saturday, officials said.
Railway spokesman Anil Kumar Saxena said the fire broke out about 3:15 a.m. local time when the Bangalore-Nanded express was traveling through Andhra Pradesh state, CNN reported.
About 60 people were aboard the train at the time.
Many people pulled the safety chain and jumped off the train, the Times of India reported.
Those killed were so badly burned they could not be immediately identified. Railway officials said reservation charts were being used to help in identification, but DNA testing may be required.
The cause of the fire was not immediately clear, but a short circuit in air conditioning in the compartment was suspected, the report said.


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Ouellet Assigned to Norfolk
Damian Cristodero of the St. Pete Times reports winger Michel Ouellet has been assigned to AHL Norfolk after clearing waivers earlier this week.
Ouellet, a member of the Brad Richards-led 2000 Memorial Cup champ Rimouski Oceanic, was expected to form a bond with his former teammate this time last year when signed as a free agent. The winger did accumulate 17 goals and 36 points last season, but most of that came late in the year after Ouellet was finally healthy and Richards was dealt to Dallas.
If he remains in Norfolk (there is a chance he could be sent back up through re-entry waivers where his salary will be shared between Tampa Bay and the claiming team), Ouellet would seem to form an extremely formidable line with Brandon Bochenski and Wyatt Smith that could send the Ads back to conference-contender status.
As it stands, Norfolk is not over the veteran maximum.
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|2010-09-29, 06:35
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Servant of the Void
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: The Rift
Maybe one of the other reasons why she's popular with gamers is because she doesn't have a lot of requirements to win her heart. I mean I played a Love Hina fan made dating sim and instead of choosing the popular ones I decided to choose Shinobu.
Personally I like Ai, she's probably my 3rd favorite character right now.
|2010-10-03, 22:25
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Twintails are wintails!
Join Date: Mar 2010
Age: 38
姶 オオ; オウ; アイ; あい good-looking; quiet
逢 ホウ; あ.う; むか.える; In names: あい; おう meeting; tryst; date; rendezvous
鮎 デン; ネン; あゆ; なまず; In names: あい freshwater trout; smelt
英 エイ; はなぶさ; In names: あ; あい; え; すぐる; はな; ひ; ひで; よし; ら England; English
会 カイ; エ; あ.う; あ.わせる; あつ.まる; In names: あい; い meeting; meet; party; association; interview; join
間 カン; ケン; あいだ; ま; あい interval; space
饗 キョウ; う.ける; もてな.す; In names: あい; あえ banquet
合 ゴウ; ガッ; カッ; あ.う; -あ.う; あ.い; あい-; -あ.い; -あい; あ.わす; あ.わせる; -あ.わせる; In names: あう; あん; い; か; こう; ごお; に; ね; や; り; わい fit; suit; join; 0.1
秋 シュウ; あき; とき; In names: あい autumn
相 ソウ; ショウ; あい-; In names: あ; い; おう; さ; さが; すけ inter-; mutual; together; each other; minister of state; councillor; aspect; phase; physiognomy
東 トウ; ひがし; In names: あい; あがり; あずま; あづま; こ; さき; しの; とお; はる; ひが; もと east
藍 ラン; あい indigo
和 ワ; オ; カ; やわ.らぐ; やわ.らげる; なご.む; なご.やか; In names: あい; いず; かず; かつ; かつり; かづ; たけ; ち; とも; な; にぎ; まさ; やす; よし; より; わだこ; わっ harmony; Japanese style; peace; soften; Japan
會 カイ; エ; あ.う; あ.わせる; あつ.まる; In names: あい meet; party; association; interview; join
胥 ショ; ソ; あい; み.る; みな together; mutual; subordinate official
|2010-10-30, 10:01
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It's how you think.
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Anywhere.
Age: 38
Right, there. It's complicated. I study Chinese, it's the same.
Anyways, Ai's great. Japan agrees.
At least, she's not as unrealistic as the others.
But honestly, when all the other girls seem to have one kind of problem or another... Ai seems the happy odd one out. That's not a bad thing, is it, really? What I really like about her is her sense of normalcy, her neutrality, her unpretentious style.
Yes, she's a kuudere.
And that's absolutely sexy to me.
Her interesting choice of underwear is both utilitarian and hot. Perfect.
|2010-11-03, 18:55
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Blooming on the mountain
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....
|2011-03-27, 03:47
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We live to make tomorrow
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Outer space
This may seem superficial, but what really got me liking Ai's character, was her version of the ED. Yes, that alone was enough. Though, there's more to it than that. She's just a calm and collected character, which, while isn't my favorite type, is definitely a nice one.
The ending to her arc...was...risky.
Or, the way I see it, it was.
|2011-04-19, 05:12
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: 42° 10' N (Latitude) 87° 33' W (Longitude)
Age: 39
Those teases were great, btw.
Plus, even though she appeared to be the closed type. She opens up once comfortable. Using that belt-toy thing is a good example.
|2011-10-02, 15:59
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
<3 Ai. I noticed that she is also smart and quickthinker. It was shown on their second meeting at the park:
- Um... you're from the same school as us, right?
- I don't think anybody would be wearing this uniform if they weren't.
- It's pretty cold...
- It's december after all.
Though she like to tease Jun, but she is pretty straight with answers, and when Jun asks her, she's quick to anwer. I think having younger brother Ai accepted Jun as a bit childish, and find it cute, thats why she was so fast interested in him.
|2011-10-03, 23:51
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Based on the certain event, I think you are right about Ai's feeling.
Amagami's official anime website shows the different aspect about Ai.
The website has the diary of each heroine.
In the begging of Ai's diary, I remember it was like, "Must watch out that person! His eyes are so H! Be very careful"!
If Junichi doesn't go for her route, she has the different perspective about him. It shows in anime Haruka's route. Ai sees Junichi as a peeping tom.
|2011-10-04, 18:23
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
In my eyes, Ai is the best girl of all 6. The whole arc mood was directed by her amazing character. You can call Ai arc love from first site. Little pashion ignited between them from the very begining in the park. Yes, maybe it lack some drama or tension, but thats what Ai is about. <3 her for these reason:
She is not typical girl, counts little less on woman logic and doesnt make nonsence dramas, for example like Kaoru did, disappearing and making every1 worried, Jun, her mother, just because her mother felt lonely of man company. Or not like Haruka, an older student, that had so much attention from boys (should be wiser) but calling Hibiki asking for advice, on what she should do. Ai dramas are real like not getting into swim team, though struggling so hard to get there. She has strong character, refused to cry at presence of Jun "But Tachibana-senpai, I wanted to see you even less", but when shown that he cares about her, she opened her emotional self.
Being a little less girlish, as I mentioned before, Ai understands male nature very well, and accepts it as it is, calling Jun perv, though smiling and dating him at the same time, lifting skirt just to satify his hunger.
She is bold, she know what she wants. Ai doesnt mind saying whats on her mind, if it is a date, she will ask a boy for it, wont wait to be asked, if it is a kiss, she will take an initiative and kiss him, breaking all typical girls stereotypes. Total opposite of Sae.
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Battlefield 2: Special Forces
Battlefield 2: Special Forces v1.2 Full Patch
This update brings your retail game to v1.2 and addresses various exploits, bug fixes and mainly weapons/vehicle tweaks for better balacing.
Arabian Desert - SAS vs MEC
This map has now been given a face lift. It has some new tweaks, single player support, and is compatible with Special Forces.
elTaksim Day
A singleplayer, BF2 Special Forces map from BierPizzaChips.
Special Forces - Operation Take Over + Water Fight
Pacman has converted these two Allied Intent maps to be compatible with Battlefield 2: Special Forces.
Special Forces - FuShe War + Zatar Wetland
Pacman has converted these Allied Intent maps to be compatible with Battlefield 2: Special Forces.
Iron Gator SP
This version adds AI suport to Iron Gator. Special Forces must be installed to play.
BF2 SF 64 v0.92
Allows you to play BF2: SF maps in Singleplayer in 16, 32, and 64 sized layers (NOT including Devil's Perch and The Iron Gator).
New Special Forces Weapons
This mod replaces the rebels and spetnaz weapons with new ones.
United European Forces BF2 Map Pack
In response to requests I have edited some Bf2 stocks for play in the United European Forces Mod. All maps are European forces versus Insurgents.
Insurgency at Daquq (1.1)
Insurgency at Daquq is a Battlefield 2 Special Forces map made by LuigiMcOwnage. It features SAS vs Insurgents, and is mainly a close combat map. You must have Battlefield 2 Special Forces installed in order to play this map.
Strike at Daquq (1.0)
Strike at Daquq is a Battlefield 2 Special Forces map made by LuigiMcOwnage. It features SAS vs Insurgents, and is mainly a close combat map. You must have Battlefield 2 Special Forces installed in order to play this map.
SAS Combat Assault (2.0)
You must have the original stock maps in the original location for the maps in SAS Combat Assault to work.
Shaders client
This file is a replacement for Battlefield 2 special forces for anyone who gets the error for SHADERS/LIGHTING when trying to run their game.
Battlefield 2: Special Forces Trailer
A trailer showcasing gameplay footage from Battlefield 2: Special Forces.
Shaders client
Battlefield 2 special forces replacement file
Indiana Ziplines - Battlefield 2: Special Forces (
This mod's main focus is easy "building navigation" So every kit has a zipline and 4 kits have the grappling hook.
Elite Unlocks v1.1 Installer
Elite Unlocks is a BF2 special forces tweak of FFOLKES SF Unlocks mod which gives all players 3 different weapons, and SF gear like grapling hooks.
Iron Gator SP - Updated AI
Updates the Navmesh to include a couple of stairs that were missed.
Black Ops Mercenaries SF Server
This is the Server file for the Black Ops Mercenaries SF mod.
Battlefield 2: Special Forces movies
These brief clips each offer less than half a minute of gameplay footage (preceded by extensive logo sequences) to demonstrate night-time combat and the grappling hook.
Battlefield 2 - With Xpack Special Forces - Multiplayer Coop
AAS BF2: Special Forces Mode for Battlefield 2
This game type is the Special Forces version of the original Landot AAS game mode for vanilla Battlefield 2.
Elite Unlocks
Elite Unlocks BF2 Special Forces mod.
Enhanced Effects - Special Forces
Enhanced Effects version 4.0 for Special Forces is now available for download. Please note that you will need the regular Enhanced Effects 4.0 for vanilla BF2 before you can use this modification!
Leviathan 64
Nun könnt ihr auch mal die SF Map Leviathan im Singleplayer ausprobieren. Die Map ist in der 64er Version verfügbar.
Remove Special Forces Introduction Movies Fix
RQQST3R has created some replacement files for the start of BF2 Special Forces, which exchange the intro movies for a single frame of black screen to speed up loading time.
Enhanced Effects - Special Forces (3.0)
Djukel has released version 3.0 of Enhanced Effects for Battlefield 2: Special Forces. Please note that you must also have the regular Enhanced Effects for BF2.
BlackOpsMercenaries Special Forces Mod
The BlackOpsMercenaries Special Forces Mod. A MultiPlayer Coop Mode enabled mod utilizing the BF2 Special Forces Xpack and Euro Forces Booster Pack from EA Games. This mod has accuracy enhanced weapons and vehicles.
Surge 64
Dank Navmeshtool erhält die 64er Version von Surge Bots zum spielen im Singleplayer Modus. Es handelt sich hierbei um eine Alphaversion, das heißt es können noch eventuelle KI-Fehler auftreten.
FFOLKES Special Forces Unlocks Mod v1.4
Mit dieser Mod habt ihr die Möglichkeit Unlockwaffen von Special Forces im Offline Modus zu nutzen. Das heißt euch stehen Unlocks im Singleplayer sowie Coop Modus zur Verfügung. Die 123 Version legt die Unlockwaffen auf die Tasten 1, 2 und 3. Unklar ist noch ob man hierfür das Add-on benötigt. Instruktionen stehen als Readme im Download zur Verfügung.
Bitte ein Backup, der zu überschreibende Dateien anlegen, da es ansonsten zu Problemen im online Modus kommen könnte.
Special Forces Wallpaper - Quiet Professionals
Bruno has created our first Battlefield 2: Special Forces wallpaper for us! Check out this wallpaper with a pirate on it that comes in three different colors; blue, green, and red!
Tunnel Terror
This is a Special Forces map, specifically made for the Black Ops Mercenary mod, but it will play in most Special Forces mods.
These files will enchance the way your see your game. This file if for BF2:SF owners only.
Devils Perch 32
Die Nachtmap für das BF2 Addon gibt es nun auch als 32er Mapversion zum Einzeldownload.
Vor dem Installieren bitte ein Backup der Originalmap anlegen, da es ansonsten zu Problemen mit dem Onlinespiel kommen kann.
Real Combat v0.3 Map Pack
THIIS FILE ONLY INCLUDES MAP DEFINITION AND/OR SERVER SIDE CHANGES OF BATTLEFIELD " ORIGINAL MAPS. There are no client changes. In order to play RealCombat, you need to install the essential files.
Lego SWAT 3: Chasin' the Crimebros. (final)
It is part 3 of the Lego SWAT series. To get the full story, watch Lego SWAT vs Crimebrothers and Lego SWAT 2: The Crimebrothers strike back.
Hangar 18 Special Forces
Die Hangar 18 Map von TheDark888 gibt es nun auch als Special Forces Variante.
Ein gewisser Lt. BFK|c_A_p_o_N_e muss seine Männer in die Berge bei Hunan führen um dort eine Geheimfabrik der Chinesen zu zerstören. Die idyllische Landschaft mit schicken Wasserfällen, reichlich Vegetation und zahlreichen Brücken bietet einiges fürs Auge. Die steilen Felswände sind ebenso faszinierend wie gefährlich, leicht kann man mit den Fahrzeugen an einigen Stellen in den Tod rutschen, wenn man seine Fahrweise nicht an die Umgebung anpasst.
Real Combat 0.3 (whitout maps)
Here is the beta 0.3 version of the Battlefield 2: Special Forces mod, Real Combat. A change log is listed below.
Paradise Island
WICHTIG! Wenn ihr die Map auf einem Linuxserver laufen lassen wollt, dann müsst ihr den Ordern "Info" klein schreiben (also "info) dann funktionierts!
Iron Gator Knife and Pistol AIX2
IRON GATOR KNIFE AND PISTOL MAP for aix2
Das Add-On Special Foces MUSS installiert sein
All map sizes are 16 size but with different teams
Thanks to Thunder JE for renaming the map
Installation: Die Datei muss ins Levels-Verzeichnis von AIX entpackt werden. Das findet sich unter folgendem Pfad:
Last Stand Snipers Special Forces
Bei dieser Map von TheDark888 müssen die Amerikaner einen Hügel vor den herannahenden MEC Truppen verteidigen. Dabei kann man als Amerikaner nur als Sniper oder Medic spielen. Es handelt sich dabei um die gleiche Map wie Last Stand Assault.
Last Stand Assault Special Forces
Die Amerikaner müssen einen Hügel von den MEC wieder zurück erobbern. Dazu stehen Panzer und andere Fahrzeuge bereit. Es handelt sich um die gleiche Map wie Last Stand Snipers. Botsupport gibt es bei dieser Map von TheDark888 auch.
Single Player Warfare v1.0
I Started this mod way back in 2007. It started off just tweaking. Pretty much everything in the game has either Totally changed or been tweaked. I have tweeked the game to try and make it a bit more realistic and a lot more fun. So let's starting killing some bots.
Installation is very simply Just place foldier in your mod folder (My computer, Local Disk, EA Games, BF2, MODS). There should be a shortcut in the foldier that you can just drag on to your desk top. You will also have to add you're levels folder from the bf2 mod folder to this mod folder, you can find the level folder in (My Computer, Local drive, EA Games, BF2, Mods, BF2.To Play Mod Launch SPW hust click on the shortcut. Once on the main memu, go to mulitplay then create local and change the game mode to single player. Do not use the original single player option at the first menu. Also I have yet to find any bugs with my mod. I would highly recommend downloadnig the SPW MAP Packs as each map as been tweeked for this mod
Single Player Weapons Mod. Made by Blixy16
The Single player optins Mod. Made by M.Combay
Blood Mod. Made by M.Combat
Advanced Effects mod. Made by Blixy16
Ai Tweeks. Made by Blixy16
vehicle Mod. Made by Blixy16
Sound mod. Unknown (I can't remember where I got the new sounds from)
you will need to add maps to this mod. Their are SPW map packs which have been tweeked for the mod that you can downlaod, but if you add your own maps you will just have the basic kits. To add new kits you will have to go into the level folder in the original bf2 mod folder and copy the maps you want and then paste them into the SPW level folder, to add new kits go in to the server folder of a selected map and you will find a file called "Init".
Go into the Init file and about half way down you will see the game logic lines which are below. Now to change a kit just add a number 2 or 3 to the type of kit. For example (gameLogic.setKit 1 0 CH_Specops" "ch_light_soldier") changed to
(gameLogic.setKit 1 0 "CH_Specops2" "ch_light_soldier"). But remember if you put in a kit that does not existed then the game will crash. If you look at the picture of all the weapons for each team in the SPW screenshot folder you
can use that as a guide to choose which weapons you would like. The kit weapons are in the same order as the list kits listed below.
gameLogic.setKit 1 0 "CH_Specops" "ch_light_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 2 0 "US_Specops" "us_light_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 1 1 "CH_Sniper" "ch_light_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 2 1 "US_Sniper" "us_light_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 1 2 "CH_Assault" "ch_heavy_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 2 2 "US_Assault" "us_heavy_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 1 3 "CH_Support" "ch_heavy_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 2 3 "US_Support" "us_heavy_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 1 4 "CH_Engineer" "ch_light_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 2 4 "US_Engineer" "us_light_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 1 5 "CH_Medic" "ch_light_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 2 5 "US_Medic" "us_light_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 1 6 "CH_AT" "ch_heavy_soldier"
gameLogic.setKit 2 6 "US_AT" "us_heavy_soldier"
MEC_Specops CH_Specops US_Specops EU_Specops
MEC_Specops2 CH_Specops2 US_Specops2 US_Specops2
MEC_Sniper CH_Sniper US_Sniper EU_Sniper
CH_Sniper2 US_Sniper2 US_Sniper2
MEC_Assault CH_Assault US_Assault EU_Assault
MEC_Support CH_Support US_Support EU_Support
MEC_Support2 CH_Support2 EU_Support US_Support
MEC_Engineer CH_Engineer US_Engineer EU_Engineer
MEC_Engineer3 CH_Engineer2 US_Engineer2 EU_Engineer3
MEC_Medic CH_Medic US_Medic EU_Medic
MEC_Medic2 CH_Medic2
Here is a breif description of the changes made to the game. Everything has been tweeded or changed so I can't really go into great detail about all the changes and plus I have tweeked the game over a period of
a good few years and haven't played the original game in years, so it's hard to remember all the changes.
EFFECTS - All explotion effects in the game have been changed to look more realistic.
KITS - New weapons have been added to almost every kit. Each kit has different Weapons depending on which map you are playing. For example if it is an urban map engineers will have shotguns for close combat,
but if it is a desert map with larger open areas engineers will have rifles.
SOLDIERS - Soldiers now have blood when shot and thier bodies will stay on the ground for a long period of time.
VEHICLES - All vehicles have been tweeded or changed in the game from health to damage. The wreckage of vechicles now stay for a long period of time, but if you find that wreckes are getting in the way
you can always just blow them up. All air craft have been changed. Bombs now drop one at a time and guns have faster rate of fire.
WEAPONS - Some weapons have been changed like claymores and mines, you aren't limited to how many you can place on the ground, also they will stay on the map untill disarmed or blown up. Weapon now no longer heat up
explosives like C4, anti tank weapons, mines, tank shells have a more realistic damage area. Snipers have been tweeked aswell, the 50cal snipers have a greating zoom.
A.I - I tweeked the a.i so that their not so god dam stupid. I have added a lot more bots to the game aswell (85).
Warlord Glitch Tiesto
Cross over the arch to another building.
BOMSF v1.5 - Server File
Serverfile für die Modifikation BlackOps Mercenaries SF. Das Add-On Special Forces muss zur Nutzung installiert sein!
Warlord Assault Trailer
The Sir Community is back with their latest movie titled "Warlord Assault".
Splinter Cell Infiltrations War - Version 1.0
Wie bei der Splinter Cell Reihe, muss man als Einzelkämpfer die feindliche Stadt zu infiltrieren. Es handelt sich dabei um eine Mod für das Battlefield 2 Add-On Special Forces.
Die heruntergeladenen .Zip Datei entpacken und den Ordner SCIW in den Battlefield 2 Modordner kopieren, z.B. C:\Programme\EA Games\Battlefield2\mods
1on1 Version 2.0
Few fix ups and changes for instance-C4 cannon is much more week. Originally it was grenades but c4 was much more fun-Hidden pickup kits added to many of the levels. Find them by looking for a Rocket Launcher (SRAW) or a M4 lying on the ground-All maps are in singleplayer all maps except Plank battle have bot support-Added a fully working Shipment map based off COD4's. Bot supported.-Added Domination as a game mode, still have to figure the whole timer deal but works and is very beta.-Plank battle has been darkened for a nicer looking effect-Fixed up reload sound on M82A1 Sniper-Fire grenade now has sound and fixed how the radius was not the same as the effect
Battlefield 2: Special Forces Video
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With increases to rail fares and petrol prices, it can seem that the rising cost of travel is something we all have to bear. But there are ways to fight back. The following tips may help you to save money on both your commute and your leisure travel.
Don't be scared of a season ticket
According to National Rail, if you are making the same peak-time journey more than three times in a week, a season ticket is likely to offer better value than daily tickets. In most cases by buying an annual ticket you will get three months of travel for free – as long as you use the ticket for the whole year.
If you are concerned about the initial outlay, ask your employer if it offers a season ticket loan scheme – this would allow you effectively to pay for the ticket monthly out of your pay packet. If your concern is about a possible change of job, be aware that you can cancel your ticket and get a refund as long as there are 12 weeks or more remaining on it. Because you are effectively getting three months for free, you won't get anything back for the last 12 weeks.
Book in advance
Look for the cheapest tickets 12 weeks in advance. Even if you have missed this deadline, you can still book advance tickets as long as they are available. As late as the night before – or even on the way to the station – it pays to call up and check. Most advance tickets are available only up to 6pm the day before, but some are available later, so always check.
Sign up to thetrainline.com for email alerts when advance tickets for your favourite journey come on sale.
Check the offers
Train companies frequently run offers so it is worth signing up to emails from your most commonly used train companies and looking out for signs at stations. Third-party ticket-selling sites such as redspottedhanky.com may also be worth signing up for. National Rail also has a list of special offers by train company on its website.
Get cashback
If you spend a lot of money on transport, you may benefit from cards that give you cashback on your spending. The Santander 123 card gives 3pc cashback on sales at all major petrol stations as well as on London Underground and National Rail. This applies on expenditure of up to £300 a month, so won't cover an annual season ticket, but if you are using a pay-as-you-go Oyster card, for example, you will benefit. The card has a fee of £24 a year, but if you have a 123 current account it is free for the first year.
Reclaim on delays
If your train is delayed you can get money back. If you have a delay of 30 minutes or more you can reclaim some of the cost of the journey, which usually comes in the shape of travel vouchers that you can use at a later date. You can pick the forms up at the ticket office or download them from the train operator's website. You have 28 days to claim, and you will need to send a used ticket or copy of your season ticket.
Delays of more than two hours should see the whole amount refunded in National Rail vouchers, while delays of 30 to 59 minutes should give you 50pc of the cost of a single ticket or 25pc of return. Be aware that you should be able to exchange these vouchers for cash at a ticket office, however.
Check split ticketing and other routes
It can be cheaper to buy two separate tickets for two parts of the same journey, and is occasionally cheaper to go to a neighbouring station rather than your nearest one, even if the neighbouring station is further from your destination.
One way to check this is with Martin Lewis's new TicketySplit app, available from MoneySavingExpert.com, which allows you to put in your destination and starting station and checks whether there is a cheaper fare. However, the app will not be able to tell you whether other nearby stations are cheaper – you will need to check for yourself using the National Rail website.


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