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WASHINGTON � President Barack Obama on Friday nominated the Pentagon's former top lawyer to help craft the nation's counterterrorism policy as secretary of homeland security, suggesting a shift from the department's emphasis on immigration and border issues to a greater focus on security against possible attacks.
If confirmed by the Senate � and no organized opposition has been indicated � Jeh C. Johnson would replace Janet Napolitano, who left her post last month to become president of the University of California system. Johnson, whose first name is pronounced "Jay," is now a lawyer in a private firm.
Obama said he was nominating Johnson because of his "deep understanding of the threats and challenges facing the United States." He credited Johnson with helping design and implement policies to dismantle the core of the al-Qaida terror organization overseas and to repeal the ban on openly gay service members in the U.S. military.
"He's been there in the Situation Room, at the table in moments of decision," Obama said as he announced the nomination from the Rose Garden on a crisp and sunny fall afternoon.
Napolitano, who came to the Homeland Security Department after serving as governor of Arizona, made clear that her top priority was immigration reform, and she routinely championed the issue in congressional testimony. In contrast, Johnson has spent most of his career dealing with national security issues as a top military lawyer. Issues he has handled include changing military commissions to try some terrorism suspects rather than using civilian courts and overseeing the escalation of the use of unmanned drone strikes during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Homeland Security Department was created in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, which Johnson said occurred on his birthday. He noted that he was in Manhattan on that fateful day when the World Trade Center was struck, and he said he was motivated to do something to help the country in response. But he left government service in 2012 and said he was settling back into private life and work at a law firm.
"I was not looking for this opportunity," Johnson said. "But when I received the call, I could not refuse it."
Johnson, a multimillionaire lawyer outside of his government posts, has defended the administration's targeted killings of U.S. citizens overseas as well as the role of the U.S. spy court and crackdowns to keep government secrets.
If confirmed, he would manage a department with more than 20 different agencies, a budget of more than $45 billion and a staff of hundreds of thousands of civilian, law enforcement and military personnel. On any given day, the job includes making decisions about disaster relief, distribution of a shrinking grants budget, which immigrants living in the United States illegally to deport and how to protect passenger jets from would-be terrorists.
Johnson, a one-time assistant U.S. attorney in New York, would inherit a department whose public face in recent years has been associated with immigration. But that's an area he has little experience with.
Matt Fishbein, who worked with Johnson in a private law firm in the early 1980s and served on a New York City bar panel while the nominee was chairman in the late '90s, described the job Johnson will face.
"Ultimately, he's responsible for security in this age of terrorism," said Fishbein, a Debevoise & Plimpton law firm partner in New York. "I imagine that means every single day coming across his desk is going to be very scary information that he's going to have to sort out and see if there's a basis for it. You need to secure and protect the country while not overstepping the bounds, violating civil liberties. It's a tough job."
Johnson has made clear his support for using done strikes to kill enemy combatants, including U.S. citizens overseas. He has also said that he considers "lone wolf" terrorists to be a law enforcement problem, not enemy combatants who should be targeted in military strikes.
Homeland Security is almost never the lead law enforcement agency in domestic terror cases. It includes Customs and Border Protection, whose primary mission is preventing terrorists from coming into the country. DHS also has a presence on the FBI-led joint terrorism task forces around the country, with agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Secret Service.
Johnson's experience in dealing with overseas actions and counterterrorism decisions may also be helpful for a department still trying to define its role in the fight against terrorism. Homeland Security has a growing footprint around the world.
If confirmed, Johnson would take over an agency with numerous high-level vacancies, including the deputy secretary. When Janet Napolitano left to take over as president of the University of California in September, one-third of the heads of key agencies and divisions were filled with acting officials or had been vacant for months. Obama has nominated several people to key positions, including general counsel. His pick to be the department's No. 2, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas, is the subject of an internal investigation, and his nomination has been stalled.


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"Following hostile criticism of press photographers at the Leveson inquiry, this branch calls on the General Secretary to draw the attention of the Inquiry to the NUJ code of conduct, and recommends that a common Code of Conduct drawing from the NUJ and other codes is adopted by all holders of a UKPCA national press card."
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Separating retail network to have tax advantages for N.C. company.
Hess is returning to its retail roots, a trip that will include changes for a 50-year-old North Carolina oil company.
The largest operator of convenience stores along the East Coast has formed Hess Retail to own and operate the 1,200-plus gasoline station and convenience store network stretching from Maine to Florida, including WilcoHess operations in the Carolinas.
The creation was detailed earlier this month in a late December filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange that said Hess Retail will be spun off to Hess Corp. shareholders this year if a third party does not make an attractive offer for the company.
The spin-off of Hess' gasoline stations and convenience store network is in response to a campaign by activist investor Elliott Management and the details come almost a year after Hess disclosed plans to become an exploration and production company by exiting the energy trading and marketing businesses.
Hess has already divested terminal business, including its terminal in Wilmington, raising about $7.8 billion of after-tax proceeds from these sales.
The filing also reported that Hess agreed to pay A.T. Williams Oil Co. $290 million for its 56 percent interest in WilcoHess, adding that the resulting 100 percent WilcoHess stake would become part of Hess Retail when the purchase closes.
A tentative agreement to acquire the Williams stake was announced in June.
Williams officials have declined to comment on the transaction.
"The spinoff has several advantages," said Fadel Gheit, an equity analyst with Oppenheimer & Co. "Obviously, there are tax advantages. Also, it will keep the brand name, which is worth a lot, because the brand name is well known on the East Coast of the U.S."
Gheit told Reuters he believes that a spinoff, rather than a sale, would be preferable for shareholders because there is possibility for strong growth at a stand-alone retail company.
Hess Retail "believes it is well positioned to benefit from positive long-term trends in the large, growing and fragmented convenience store market," the filing stated.
"Convenience stores have been and continue to be structurally protected from retail trends towards reduced in-store traffic due to changing consumer behaviors towards more online purchases," it said, explaining "fuel purchases require a physical presence at the convenience store which translates into in-store traffic and merchandise sales.
"Additionally, trends towards more convenient purchases are positive for the convenience store market, as approximately 85 percent of convenience store purchases are consumed within the hour."
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The GOP establishment strikes back?... But in the long run, DeMint could make the conservative (and anti-establishment) movement even more powerful… Is the Senate losing its inside influence?... South Carolina, the place to be in 2014… The monthly job numbers: 146,000 jobs created in November, unemployment rate dips to 7.7%... The one-billion-dollar men: Both Team Obama and Team Romney raise more than $1 billion each… Another labor battle in the Midwest -- this time in Michigan… And welcome back, Alan Grayson.
*** The GOP establishment strikes back? An interesting thing has happened in the month since the Republican Party's losses in the November election: The GOP establishment has struck back -- at least in the short term. Consider the evidence: In the race for GOP conference chair, the establishment-backed Cathy McMorris Rodgers defeated the more conservative Tom Price. John Boehner's position as speaker seems stronger than it has before. More and more congressional Republicans are signaling that they're open to raising taxes (as long as they get something in return). And then yesterday, Sen. Jim DeMint, one of the biggest thorns in the GOP establishment's side, announced that he was leaving the Senate in January to lead the conservative Heritage Foundation. While the DeMint-founded PAC Senate Conservatives Fund backed some of the rising stars in the party (Marco Rubio, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz), it also supported candidates that went on to lose potential lay-up contests (Sharron Angle, Ken Buck, Christine O'Donnell, Richard Mourdock). It's a question worth pondering: Would Mitch McConnell be the incoming majority leader if DeMint's PAC and activism didn't exist?
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House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, accompanied by the House GOP leadership, gestures as he speak to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, following a closed-door GOP strategy session. From left are, House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy of Calif., Boehner, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and House Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va.
*** But in the long run, DeMint could make the conservative movement more powerful : Yet the establishment GOP's new mojo is only a short-term development for now. It's very possible that, in the long run, DeMint could make the conservative -- and anti-establishment -- movement even stronger from the outside. If Dick Armey could organize conservative forces in 2009-2010, just think what someone like DeMint could do; he very well could turn Heritage into a Club for Growth on steroids. As a prominent conservative told one of us, DeMint could very well "become the CEO of the conservative movement" at Heritage. In fact, DeMint told Rush Limbaugh yesterday that he could have a greater impact on politics from outside the Senate than inside of it. "I believe that I can do more good for the conservative movement outside of the Senate in leveraging the assets of the Heritage Foundation to communicate a more positive, optimistic message to the American people."
NBC's Mark Murray and Domenico Montanaro discuss the comeback of the House Republican establishment and Sen. Jim DeMint's resignation to lead the Heritage Foundation.
*** The Senate and its influence: Chew on that quote above for a few minutes. What does it say about the institution of the Senate that a member has more potential power outside of it than inside it? Is it a recognition that if you're not in leadership, you can't be as influential as you want to be? That's always been a reality of the House. But the Senate, too?
*** South Carolina -- the place to be in 2014: With DeMint's exit, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) gets to appoint a successor through 2014. Some of the possibilities: U.S. Rep. Tim Scott (who is African American and is the favorite among many conservatives), U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney, former U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett (whom Haley defeated in the 2010 SC GOP GOV runoff), former state Attorney General Henry McMaster (who also competed in that crowded GOV field), state Rep. Nathan Ballentine (a close Haley ally), and the governor's deputy chief of staff Ted Pitts (a former legislator). Perhaps more importantly, South Carolina will have three marquee contests in 2014 -- two Senate seats and a governorship will all be up for grabs, and there are plenty of ambitious state Republicans who want these positions. But it's also not out of the realm of possibility that a Democrat could emerge to be a player in one of these races, taking advantage of what could turn into some nasty and ugly GOP primaries. If you're a young political reporter, move to Columbia. It could very well be the most fascinating place to be in 2013-2014. And don't forget: As an early presidential primary state, 2016 will be impacted by what takes place in the state in 2014.
*** The monthly jobs numbers: 146,000 jobs created in November; unemployment rate drops to 7.7%: You know the presidential election is over when today's monthly jobs report is far from your top political story of the day. Indeed, the Wall Street Journal calls today's report the "Least important jobs report in 5 years." One reason why is that the election is over. Another reason is the potential impact that Hurricane Sandy made. But given Sandy, the numbers are surprisingly strong. The AP: "The U.S. economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008. The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures." Two economists indicated to one of us that Sandy was worth a loss of 80,000-100,000 jobs. So imagine what this report would be without Sandy?
*** The One-Billion-Dollar Men: Politico notes that, with the final numbers in, both Team Obama and Team Romney raised more than $1 billion. "Obama: $1.123 billion vs. Romney: $1.019 billion. That's the final fundraising tally in the most expensive presidential election ever, according to reports filed Thursday with the Federal Election Commission by the rival campaigns and party committees."
*** Another labor battle in the Midwest: And here's the top political story outside of Washington, per the Detroit Free Press: "Michigan, considered the birthplace of the American organized labor movement, was on a fast track to becoming the nation's 24th right-to-work state late Thursday after the state House and Senate passed bills as part of a package to pass the law. Labor and Democrats were pushing back hard against the Workplace Fairness and Equity Act, but the efforts seemed futile as the controversial measures moved like greased lightning -- and without going through committees or public debate -- and could land on Gov. Rick Snyder's desk by next week. The debate raged across Michigan, and the country on Thursday, as to whether the legislation would do what proponents say, bring fairness to workers and spark economic growth; or do as opponents claim, lower wages and benefits and destroy the middle class."
*** Welcome back, Alan Grayson: NBC's Carrie Dann has profiled 10 new members to watch in the next Congress. Today's profile: Alan Grayson (and he's a familiar face). "He's ba-ack. Alan Grayson, the quotable liberal firebrand whose zippy insults served as cable catnip during his previous stint in Congress, will be back on the Hill again next year. After losing his 2010 re-election bid, Grayson moved to a new Orlando district and sailed to victory this year over Republican Todd Long. The man who disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner once labeled as 'one fry short of a happy meal,' has garnered frequent outrage for his rhetorical bombs. He was forced to apologize after referring to a banking lobbyist as a 'K Street whore'; he said Florida Gov. Rick Scott would have 'blood on his hands' if he did not implement some parts of the health-care plan; and he accused Republicans of offering only the health-care proposal that sick people should 'die quickly.' He was roundly beaten by Republican Daniel Webster in 2010 but will return having won by a 25-point margin in a redrawn district. Cable news bookers, start your engines."
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Mullets To Mars!
Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? We were, too…so we joined forces with Mullets, The Royal Mile, and Gusto Pizza Co. to bring you an end of winter bicycling event to coax you from the warmth of your winter cubby holes, and to benefit the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Yes, grab your bike (maybe dust it off/air up the tires) and meet us at Mullet's (1301 SE 1st
Des Moines, IA 515-244-1443) this coming Sunday, March 13th at 10 a.m. for a short ride from lovely downtown Des Moines, through the Sherman Hill district and on to Dogtown! Along the route we will be stopping for libations at the Royal Mile on beautiful 4th Street, some more refreshments and pizza at Gusto Pizza Co, then some sort of musical entertainment and more celebrating at Mars Cafe.
There is a $25 registration fee which can be paid at Mullets (registration will be open from 10 to 11) the morning of the ride. Wait? Registration fee? Yes, and all proceeds from the registration are going directly to the ICADV to raise awareness of and help put a stop to Domestic Violence. You don't walk away empty handed, though…
Your registration fee nets you a drink ticket for Mullet's to help get the party started, another drink ticket for Mars Cafe to keep the party rockin, one raffle ticket, and a ride t-shirt designed by Dan Koenig of Yankee Doodle Tattoo/Ichi Bike and printed by our friends over at 8/7 Central. The Shirt looks amazingly just like this picture.
And what is this about a raffle? There will be a raffle drawing at Mars Cafe with prizes provided by Back Country, BikeIowa.com, Rasmussen Bike Shop, and more. You receive one ticket with your registration, and have the option to buy more raffle tickets along the way, with one hundred percent of the ticket dollars going directly to ICADV.
Four easy miles, four great stops, fun, prizes, and one great cause. Dust off your bikes, grab a friend, and get in on the first year of this soon to be legendary annual event!
*Again, all proceeds from registration, raffle tickets, and private donations will go to benefit the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Please help us reach our 2011 goal of raising $1000 to help this great cause.


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'The Voice' completes blind auditions as coaches ready their 48 artists for 'Battle Rounds'
"Battle Rounds" begin with previously named advisers Aloe Blacc, The Band Perry, Jill Scott and Miranda Lambert joining forces with Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Usher and Shakira to prepare teams for next phase of competition
Coaches from NBC's Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" have each selected their 12-member teams that will advance to the battle rounds phase of the competition.
Beginning Monday, March 17 (8 p.m.), the coaches and celebrity advisers will work with their respective teams of performers and develop skill sets, offer advice and encouragement, and share secrets about their own personal success.
During the "Battle Rounds" each coach will pit two of their own team members against one another, each asked to sing the same song together in front of a studio audience. After the vocal battle, the coach must choose which of his/her singers will advance to the knockout round, while the losing artist is available to be stolen by another coach. Each coach has two steals available during the battle rounds.
Below is a breakdown of adviser and team pairings:
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"The Voice" is a presentation of Mark Burnett's One Three Inc., Talpa Media USA Inc. and Warner Horizon Television. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as executive producer along with Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Stijn Bakkers and Lee Metzger.
Fans can visit NBC.com's official show site, http://www.nbc.com/TheVoice, and follow the show on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/NBCTheVoice and on Twitter at @NBCTheVoice and #TheVoice.


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The city of Ocala announced earlier this month that it is talking with the New York Yankees organization about the possibility of relocating the ballclub's Class A Advanced minor league team from Tampa to Ocala.
The city of Ocala announced earlier this month that it is talking with the New York Yankees organization about the possibility of relocating the ballclub's Class A Advanced minor league team from Tampa to Ocala.
None of the details of those discussions have been made public yet so it is not known what the Yankees would require to make the transaction happen and if the city would be willing to comply.
But this is not the first time the Yankees' Tampa farm team has considered moving. Just a year ago, another attempt to move the Tampa Yankees struck out.
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs rejected a deal presented by Orlando Baseball Ventures LLC (OBV), a group owned jointly by Baseball Enterprises LLC President Armando Gutierez and the New York Yankees organization.
Without knowing what is Ocala is discussing, a comparison cannot be made with Orange County's offer. In Orlando, the proposal called for the Yankees to build a 5,000-seat stadium, a baseball museum and 60,000 square feet of restaurant and commercial space. The Yankees planned to pay for the $47 million project with private funding.
The team projected the deal would generate more than $4.4 million per year for the state and local governments over the first 10 years of operations.
In exchange, the Yankees asked Orange County for a 65-year lease on 12 acres of prime county-owned land next to the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive in Orlando.
In a July 20, 2011 letter to Felix Lopez, New York Yankees senior vice president, Mayor Jacobs rejected the offer. She wrote, "the business terms of the proposal create the prospect of granting a commercial retail development opportunity on International Drive at rates that are well below market, even in this economy."
She added that giving such a competitive advantage over the existing businesses on I-Drive "does not comport with my sense of fair play."
There were other factors, such as deed restrictions, that hindered the deal.
Lila Ingate McHenry, assistant Orange County attorney, said she did not know why the Yankees wanted to move the team but noted that there are a number of baseball teams in the Tampa area.
Anthony Bruno, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Yankee Global Enterprises, LLC, who is involved in the Ocala discussions, could not be reached for comment.
McHenry said OBV's proposal was not favorable to Orange County.
"They really wanted a sweetheart deal," McHenry said. "What they wanted from us, I believe, was a very long-term lease on land that was adjacent to our convention center and they would give us a very small percentage of whatever their ticket sales would be, as opposed to any guaranteed revenue stream. They wanted a lot and, frankly, it was valuable real estate they also wanted to have."
McHenry said OBV was going to pay for the construction of the stadium.
County staff recommended that consideration be given to whether the benefits of the deal would warrant the loss of county control for 65 years.
McHenry said the county was being offered 10 or 15 cents on every ticket sold.
In a memo dated July 20, 2011 to Jacobs, County Attorney Jeffrey Newton reported that OBV estimated ticket sales would generate $183,750 a year for the county based on a projected attendance of 3,500 people a game for a 70-game season.
But the county found that Tampa Yankees drew only about 1,600 fans per game in their current location.
According to the Florida State League web site, the A Advanced team that had the largest average attendance in 2012 was the Clearwater Threshers with an average of 2,570 fans. The Threshers had a total attendance of 177,297 for 69 game openings. The Tampa Yankees had a total attendance of 112,668 for 62 game openings, for an average of 1,817 attendees in 2012.
When asked how much the I-Drive land was worth, McHenry said, "We didn't have a good number on the value of the land because we didn't know what the highest or best use of the land was at the time."
However, since then, the county did a study and learned it was valued at close to $10 million dollars, she said.
The proposal in Orange County may not resemble what is being discussed in Ocala.
If Ocala and Yankee Global Enterprises, LLC can find common ground, the Yankees still need approval from Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball and the Florida State League to move the farm team.
The Florida State League referred questions to Minor League Baseball.
Steve Densa, Minor League Baseball's executive director of communications, said the process could take from 12 to 18 months, although it could be less.
He said the Yankees first would have to get approval from Minor League Baseball to explore a relocation.
"Regarding the Yankees and the rights to explore Ocala, they have complied with all baseball requirements," Densa wrote in an email message.
Asked if the Yankees were exploring any other areas to relocate the team, Densa declined to comment.
"If all three entities approve the relocation, then that's what is required," Densa said.
He said the approval would be based on a variety of factors, such as population, stadium, attendance and support at both the current and proposed locations. The move would have to benefit both the club and the leagues.
Asked what might cause an application to be rejected, Densa said the various organizations would weigh how the relocation would affect travel for the other teams in the league and how it fits into the geographic footprint of the league. The Class A Advanced teams use buses to travel to games.
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Mindfulness meditation for kids is a great technique to help and support your kids relax, deal with stress, anxiety and improve their mental well-being. There are many resources available and today we want to let you know about Mindfulness for Children - Meditations for kids By Jannik Holgersen a top resource for parents and teachers to let your kids experience the benefits of meditation.
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Mindfulness meditation for kids has been developed by Pia Holgersen from Denmark, a Psychomotor Therapist with expertise in relaxation technique. It is available for download for iOS and Android devices. It is being used in many schools and by child psychologists all across Denmark and by parents and children all across the world.
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How the App Works
Mindfulness meditation for kids is easy to use and designed to help you guide children from 5 years of age and up through the meditation process to relax and improve mental well being.
It offers 5 audio tracks, each one between four and twenty-five minutes long with different aims:
Inner Place - 12:20 minute: Designed for children to focus their attention on one thing only. It allows kids to develop their awareness and focus and various part of their body. the aim is to let your kids discover a safe heaven within themselves.
Connecting - 4:35 Minutes: This track lets your kids connect their breathing, body thoughts and feeling. It teaches children that feeling is something you posses from inside.
Finding Peace - 5.50 Minutes: A combined breathing and visualisation exercise with calming effects.
Body Scan - 16:30 minutes: A practical exercise for kids aged 8 and older that develops kids awareness of their own body sensation and thoughts.
Good Night - 24:00 Minutes: The prefect mediation to peacefully fall asleep. Kids learn to learn to let go of the day and relax their body and mind. The good night meditation comes in four different soothing sounds from nature.
Each track is professionally recorded and narrated by Perry Anne Norton with her calming voice guiding parents and children alike into a completely relaxed state of mind & body.
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I recently discovered mindfulness for myself. Being impressed by the result I started to introduce my kids to various mediation and must say that it really helps them to relax and calm down. It even helps my oldest son for his exams! I was delighted to get a chance to review Mindfulness for Children - Meditations for kids by Jannik Holgersen.
If you are a beginner, you will find information about the mediation and how to do Mindfulness. The audio tracks are very professional. Kids can just listen and relax too the soothing sounds of Perry Anne Norton voice. I liked that it offers 5 different tracks of various length, perfect for beginners to more advanced children. All audio tracks offer step by step and easy to follow instructions for your kids to start and learn how to mediate. The tracks are engaging and relaxing and my kids really liked the Goodnight tracks. They now listen to it on a daily basis and I can tell you that the relaxing sound of nature have them fall asleep in no time!
For best results, please do not force your kids into it. Speak about it and gently guide them through. Mindfulness has to be something your kids like and enjoy, it is not a chore! Start using the app on a daily basis, speak about it with your kids and let them find out how it can help them. You might be surprised to see how beneficial Mindfulness for kids can be.
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If you want to help your kids relax, calm down and improve focus/concentration then Mindfulness for Children - Meditations for kids by Jannik Holgersen is a must have app! The app is designed with children in mind. Although kids as young as 5-year-old can use it, it is perfect for older one as well. Give it a try and see how Mindfulness can benefit your kids find a way to relax and enhance their feelings of contentment.
Mindfulness for Children - Meditations for kids by Jannik Holgersen is available for download via the iTunes App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch and Google Store for Android Devices.
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An all new episode of the Real Housewives of New York City airs tonight on Bravo at 10/9c.
On the 7th episode this season titled "Travel Reservations," LuAnn plans a big exotic trip for the ladies, hoping the getaway will help quell all the petty clashing. Some of the ladies prepare for the vacation by checking in at a spa, while others save face by visiting a plastic surgeon. Elsewhere, Jill hosts an anti-bullying event—even inviting Ramona to the affair.
Watch What Happens Live – Joining Andy Cohen in the Bravo clubhouse tonight is Gayle King.
Meanwhile following our report yesterday asking if Jill Zarin hires others to post positive comments about her online, she took to her twitter to respond. "Dont spread lies. Fact check! My fans who wrote comments are pissed!! Ask them @gingerettes," tweeted Jill. Apparently the "ginerettes" are a group of Jill fans who call themselves "The Jill Zarin Squad."
While some of the simpler comments might have indeed been made by Jill's fans, it is extremely unlikely Jill's "gingerettes" made the ones attempting to manipulate search engines. Plus the three spam comments left on our blog came from different IP addresses, meaning it's likely more than one person posting the same types of comments with the same exact SEO techniques. As we stated yesterday, it appears to be the work of a group of hired PR flunkies. Plus till this day, Jill still denies being Susan Saunders despite being caught red-handed by Gawker.
Another fun fact? TheDirty website reported last year that Jill hired people, paying them $25 an hour, to help monitor her facebook page and delete all negative comments.
And following the drama on last week's episode, Ramona Singer made a tweet calling Jill out. "Good point! @mccordalex Its not okay 2 wear white 2 a wedding but u can yell at the bride about her guest list & friendships. JZ is a fool," tweeted Ramona. Ouch. A preview clip of tonight's episode is below!


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Harrison Ford and Shia LaBoeuf go macho for Vanity Fair
Annie Liebovitz has snapped Harrison Ford and Shia LaBoeuf for the cover of the latest issue of Vanity Fair. The shoot was in honour of the latest Indiana Jones film called 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'.


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Riders have been seeing more Amstel Light and Tanqueray on the CTA—though alcohol is not allowed on the system.
Since the CTA board began allowing alcohol ads on trains and in stations in March, more than 5,300 displays with alcohol messages have popped up on the system, CTA spokesman Brian Steele said.
The messages, which include PSAs and ads for booze brands, have generated about $1.43 million, about 8 percent of the CTA's total advertising revenue this year, Steele said.
Amstel Light, in particular, seems to have tapped into the CTA market. GP has spotted Amstel Light placards on Red and Brown Line trains and signs at Loop stations. A marketing manager for Heineken, which manufactures Amstel Light, did not return a request for comment.
The CTA board ruled in March that alcohol-related advertising could not exceed more than 10 percent of the system's total advertising.
Previously, there was a 15-year ban on alcohol advertising on the trains and in the stations though CTA bus shelter advertising, which is run by global ad company JC Decaux, has included alcohol-related messages.
Over the past few years, some of this bus shelter advertising has not just promoted alcohol, it has celebrated it. Absolut Vodka has been known for its garish advertising including putting fancy red chairs in a shelter to market its Absolut Bloody mary cocktail.
One of the concerns raised during CTA board discussions in March was the audience for the rail ads. Alcohol advertising is not allowed at stations where underage student riders with reduced fare cards tops 7.5 percent of total ridership.
The board also restricted alcohol advertising to stations between Montrose Avenue and Roosevelt Road and east of Ashland Avenue. Advertising is also allowed at the Sox-35th Red Line station and the 35th-Bronzeville-IIT Green Line station.
Which line is it anyway?
The CTA began introducing the new 5000-series rail cars with the aisle facing seats on the Green Line on Sunday. The cars are already on the Pink Line. Some stations are served by both the Green and Pink Lines. Because the new trains are not color-coded with the line color, make sure to check the train's signs so you don't get on the wrong train.
Don't 'pass' up the chance
The 49th Ward is seeking artists to create 20 murals in Rogers Park on CTA and Union Pacific underpasses. Send a resume and a picture of the proposed mural to email@example.com. Applications are due July 16.
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A weekly dispatch from a CTA station of note
This week: LaSalle Blue Line
When it comes to looks, the Blue Line subway stops are the CTA's ugliest stations. They are dark and dank. When it rains, puddles seem to stick around forever. The LaSalle Blue Line station is no exception. The one bright spot of the Loop station are the vintage photos of Chicago near the turnstiles. But like some of the other Blue Line stations, the LaSalle stop is not accessible for people with disabilities. Long and narrow escalators shuttle commuters to and from the platform. Last year, the Chicago Department of Transportation unveiled a new $5.2 million "intermodal center" to provide easier connection between the Blue Line, the nearby Metra station and CTA buses. Now if only LaSalle Blue Line riders could have an easier connection to the platform.
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December 20. 2013 12:04AM
Ice storm threatens the region
By JASON SCHREIBER
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Five years after a crippling ice storm caused the worst power outage in state history, forecasters are warning of another potential ice storm threat for parts of New Hampshire this weekend.
Areas where icing will occur are still being ironed out, but central and northern parts of New Hampshire are under the gun and it's possible that ice could be a problem in southern locations as well, according to Tom Hawley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gray, Maine.The storm would be an unwelcome visitor, arriving on the last weekend before Christmas and threatening those final days of the holiday shopping season.
The severity of the storm depends on where a cold front sets up across New England.Hawley said the front will slide south with cold air at low levels. Warm air will ride over the cold air at the surface, leading to a prolonged period of freezing rain that's expected to begin Saturday night and last into Sunday, he said.Areas to the north of the front will see freezing rain, while those on the southern side will be warm enough for plain rain.
Hawley said the northern half of the state is the most likely area to see freezing rain, but the southern zone could be affected as well if the front moves far enough south.More than an inch of rain is expected with the storm, Hawley said, with the heaviest possibly falling in central areas.
"People should be aware that there could be significant icing, even in southern areas. We know there's going to be icing, but narrowing down the point where it's going to be the most severe is difficult," Hawley said.The counties that could see the greatest impacts are in eastern sections, including Belknap, Carroll and northern Strafford, said National Weather Service meteorologist Michael Kistner.
Ice buildup could reach a half inch, Kistner said.High temperatures on Saturday are expected to range from the lower 30s in the north to upper 30s in the south, dropping into the 20s throughout the state during the overnight hours, Hawley said.
On Sunday, temperatures will likely be in the upper 20s in northern areas and possibly mid-40s in the extreme southern part of the state. But again, Hawley said, the temperatures will depend on the location of the front.Could the storm be as bad as the one on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, 2008? "It's certainly possible, we just don't know," Hawley said.That storm left more than 400,000 homes and businesses in the dark for several days; some didn't see power restored for two weeks or a little longer.The '08 storm went down in the record books for causing the largest power outage, followed by another storm in 1998 that devastated northern New England.Forecasters encouraged residents to pay close attention to the forecast over the next couple of days."There is potential there and if you prepare early for it then when push comes to shove and it's time you're not going to be the last one scrambling," Kistner said.
Power companies have already begun preparations in the event the storm causes outages.Public Service of New Hampshire spokesman Martin Murray said the utility is keeping a close eye on the forecast.
On Thursday, Murray said PSNH had 98 line crews and more than 100 tree crews deployed in its service area. The company was working to secure additional line crews and tree crews to be in place over the weekend, in anticipation of the storm."The forecast indicates there will likely be some periods of freezing rain and icing. Whether or not that results in power outages depends on the duration and how much ice actually accumulates. In any case, we are well prepared to respond if outages do occur. We'll be topping off equipment inventories and alerting our staff about the possibility of restoration work," Murray said.Unitil is also preparing for the storm by reaching out to third party contractors and tree crews to assist with any restoration effort.
"We're definitely in preparation mode. The potential certainly exists and we're going to continue hoping for the best but planning for the worst," said Alec O'Meara, Unitil spokesman.O'Meara acknowledged that the storm couldn't be coming at a worse time with Christmas arriving next week. However, he said the priority will be restoring power as quickly as possible if outages occur.
"We're very mindful of the fact that Christmas is Wednesday. We definitely want a restoration plan in place and we understand that folks have plans for the holiday season. Our folks have plans, too," he said.


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Between entertaining countless relatives, cooking up a storm, and stressing over party outfit upon party outfit, it's easy to forget what this time of year is truly about:
presents the company of loved ones. But seriously, what would the holidays be without giving (and receiving!) gifts?
The joy of shopping, wrapping, and seeing someone else's eyes light up after opening that special something is what transforms us from Scrooge to Santa. However, there is one small obstacle in our way: our bank accounts. Gifting our entire list (hello, mailman) can get majorly pricey, so we set out to find the best cheap gifts that (almost no) money can buy. The end result? A plethora of luxe pressies that totally defy their price tags — from cozy scarves to designer beauty products. Oh! And did we mention that everything's under $30?


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Since I'm filling in for Fowler Friday this week, I'm going to start off your weekend with a swift kick to the nuts! You know Platinum Dunes and their love of remaking classic franchises? They've now set their sights on "The Monster Squad" for their next remake.
Though they titled the fourth film in the franchise "The Final Destination", Warner Brothers head Alan Horn revealed that they'll be making a fifth "Final Destination". Since they've already raided the gimmick that is 3-D, here's hoping they go old school and add ball shockers to the seats this time.
Even the newly raised from the dead Hammer Studios can't resist the remake band wagon but according to CEO Simon Oakes, they'll be remaking three of their own films. Titles up for the treatment are "Captain Kronos", "Quatermass" and "Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde".
Not content to rest on his mediocre success of "Alice in Wonderland", Tim Burton has already begun plans for his next film. Feeling a bit nostalgic, he's thinking about throwing together a stop motion animated version of "The Addams Family".
A few questionable releases to spend your leftover Christmas money on...
Labor Day, while an awesome excuse to lay around and do nothing for three days, is about as fallow a film going period as you'll find on the calendar.
As the man responsible for delivering the best entry in the "Final Destination" franchise -- "Final Destination 2," in case you were wondering -- you'd think David R. Ellis would have a thorough understanding of how these movies are supposed to unfold. His latest endeavor, the illogical, intelligence-insulting mess that is 2009's "The Final Destination," is easily one of the absolute worst genre films of the year, and marks a new low for mainstream American horror.
Just like that it's over: one of the most highly anticipated weekends by horror fans in recent memory has come and gone.
I guess Bob Weinstein was paying attention to this week's box office results, because he's announced that there is already a 3D "Halloween" sequel in the works, and one that will be shot without Rob Zombie. They're already in talks with a director, whom Weinstein declined to name, although whoever it is will have a hell of a time making a sequel considering he has to deal with all of the baggage brought by Zombie to the series story-wise.
The 2010 "Girls of Scotchworthy" calender is now available. Love indie horror and the babes that work in it? Do yourself a favor and purchase a calender from these guys.
Nic Cage has signed on to "Drive Angry", a revenge/action movie from "My Bloody Valentine 3D" director Patrick Lussier. That's right baby, Nicholas Cage in glorious 3D. Better start preparing your mindholes for that now.
Due to the "shadowcast" phenomenon (think Rocky horror but with Goth kids), "Repo: The Genetic Opera" director Darren Lynn bousman has launched a website to keep the mythos going. He says this is a "life long project" for him, which I hope means they'll eventually do another version of the film, only this time not so terrible.
The release of "Zombieland" has been bumped up a week. You can now check out the Woody Harrelson zombie film on October 2nd.
"28 Weeks Later" director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is in talks to direct "Bioshock", the adaptation of the wildly popular videogame.
Todd Mcfarlane has officially started writing a new "Spawn" film. He says that it will be a standalone story, and he's shooting for an "R" rating.
The following is a "Rumble Trailer" for "The Final Destination" over at Break.com. Warning: the video does autoplay when you go there so watch those speakers at work. It's kind of a nifty little marketing thing though, so I recommend checking it out.


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A lot has happened since the last blog entry. I've been sort of holding off doing any writing because as you all know, Dark Fire production was suspended. Although I've kept using the original Dark Fire (it's still the only guitar that does what it does), I also knew that Gibson was working on a variety of tweaks for future versions and (I believe) as retrofits for existing owners.
Well, I'm holding in my hands the production prototype of Dark Fire that will be the basis of the next production run. The biggest difference for me is that the overall noise level from the piezo pickup is much quieter. That's nice in and of itself, but in terms of sound programming, it gives a lot more latitude on the hex patches as it's possible to use tons of distortion without having an overly noisy sound. In fact, I've been reworking all the "signature hex patches" to take advantage of the Dark Fire's better electronics. The revised versions, which you can load into Ableton Live, will be available on the Dark Fire site when the re-launch occurs.
With the clean sounds, it's sort of like a film has been removed; with distorted sounds, the noise is low enough that it's easy to get rid of it with Guitar Rig 3's Noise Reduction module. Depending on the patch, I typically use a Noise Reduction Threshold setting of –20 to –45.
Another aspect of the lower noise is that with distorted sounds, the noise is no longer part of the sound's fabric. Previously any noise was masked with high-gain settings, so it wasn't that big of a deal; but now the noise has been lowered enough to change the piezo tone, and for the better. From what I understand, there have also been changes in the RIP that affect the multiplexing of the hex outs. For whatever reason the piezo sound is smoother, in a way I'd describe as "more liquid."
The RIP has some added features too. It's been optimized for multi-core operation (a good thing, because multi-core computers are becoming more common for musical applications), and lets you choose whether to charge the guitar from the RIP immediately, never, or after five minutes of inactivity. It also has a Live/Hex mode option. I'm still figuring it out, but I think in Live mode you're charging Dark Fire through the line that normally carries the hex audio; so you can play through the pickups all night without having to worry about the battery running out of juice. However, I often have the Dark Fire running in hex mode for extended periods of time while developing patches, and it does at least a couple hours easily without recharging.
Overall, Gibson has done several little fixes — making sure the MCK has the right feel, adjusting the taper of the piezo/magnetic control in the pickup, etc. I'm sure Gibson would have preferred to incorporate these changes from the beginning, but I think the more important point here is that they did what they said they'd do. While it has surely been frustrating for those who placed orders for Dark Fire and have been waiting for months, those who could afford to be patient will be rewarded with a better guitar than was promised originally.
By the way, I've been working a lot with the hex option and have come to the conclusion that where it really shines is rhythm parts, because these parts have lots of strings playing at once. With lead lines, I prefer using the magnetic pickups and running them through particular Guitar Rig 3 programs because you're usually playing only one string at a time anyway.
The other thing I've been experimenting with is "splits," like putting the pickups through a crunchy amp sound, the bottom two strings each through their own octave divider for a massive bass sound, and busing the top three strings through the aux send, processed with a languid lead sound with delay. Following are the patches I used to do this.
The screen shot on the left shows the octave divider sound used on the bottom two strings. Note the extreme bass boost with the Shelving Equalizer; this precedes the Oktaver, and conditions the string for the most reliable triggering. The shot on the right shows the amp sound that's applied to the magnetic pickups.
This shows the lead sound used on the top three strings. Applying the Noise Reduction module right after the input makes the piezo sound dead quiet; the Stomp Compressor gives sustain, and Mezone supplies distortion. Taking off some highs with the Equalizer "warms up" the sound, while the Delay Man adds lots of delay for the lead effect.
Doing Dark Fire sound design is a lot easier with the improved electronics, because the revised version has what's good about Dark Fire while optimizing the areas that needed improvement. I'm impressed, and really having fun — which is the most important part!


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MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Flashy skirts, fake tans, fur and feathers: It's the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
The televised extravaganza, with an audience of 125 million worldwide, is now in its 58th year. Once again without fail, it has produced a mix of bubble-gum pop songs, somber ballads, bagpipes, accordions and bizarrely kitsch musical productions.
The winner, chosen from 40 countries, is picked by juries and television viewers across the continent. Contests this week have whittled the field down to 26 acts for Saturday's final.
A look at some of this year's notable performances:
Dracula reborn with a techno beat and pyrotechnics: that's Cezar. The contra-tenor famed for international opera productions is attempting a crossover opera-pop number with "It's My Life." The result: A man with a powerful voice amid a bizarre spectacle.
The blonde whirlwind from Finland caused a stir by kissing a female dancer in her group. It didn't raise eyebrows in the campy competition that is Eurovision, but the move upset some people in Europe, where it was interpreted as a stand for gay marriage.
This year's favorite according to the bookies. Denmark's answer to Shakira, minus the body gyrations. Borrowing Loreen of Sweden's winning concept from last year, she performs barefoot but has dropped the mystique in favor of an earthy, innocent look.
Ognevich hits a hippie theme with butterflies, forests and mists. For an unknown reason, she is carried onto the stage by the tallest man in the U.S. — Ukrainian-born Igor Vovkovinskiy, who measures 7 feet, 8 inches (2.13 meters). Her traditional, up-tempo Eurovision pop tune displays little originality.
Despite last year's fiasco for Britain's 76-year-old Engelbert Humperdinck, the island nation once again places its hopes on a seasoned performer. This time it's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart" star Bonnie Tyler. The 61-year-old 1980s singer has sold more than 20 million records but this time delivers the sleepy ballad "Believe In Me."
Sixteen years after her rock anthem hit "Nobody's Wife," Anouk returns to the international stage with the somber "Birds." Dressed entirely in black, she stands center stage, relying on her voice and a soft string orchestra.
This clean-cut performance is the bookies' second favorite. With a high-pitch voice and a heavy techno beat, Berger produces a traditional Eurovision pop tune.


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Preparing for the Yamim Noraim
As fall approaches, Jews throughout the world prepare for a unique ten-day period of prayer, self-examination, fasting, and repentance. It is time for the Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe, the High Holy Days: Rosh HaShanah andYom Kippur. These holidays are preceded by a month of reflection: the Hebrew month of Elul.


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Game Critics: Since becoming a PlayStation 3-only owner, after my Xbox 360 tanked on me last month, it's become apparent how much that at least some PS3 versions of multiplatform games are sub-standard. Frame rates falter, some visual effects don't look quite right, and a smattering of other issues put these games a notch below their Xbox 360 counterparts. There are notorious examples of PS3 sub-standard offerings, such as the ill-fated version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. There's growing chatter that Call of Duty: Black Ops II has notable issues with crashing and with online connectivity.
Now you're clutching at straws buddy.
Ok, let me get this right. His Xbox failed on him & he's not sure if he'll buy the next Playstation.
OH it gets deeper my son.
He's blaming the ps3 instead of developers for "crappy "ports.. and "crappy" ports is his reason for questioning rather he should get the next PS despite the fact his xbox is failing.
#irony #2008alloveragain #troll #lookingforhits #failedhard
Ha, I didn't even think that far!
I don't really like these stories all that much. They're about as interesting as "I hate my job" or "I love my mom" updates on facebook.
No likes for you, son.
Well, I guess they're more like "I hate my job BECAUSE" updates. Which are slightly more interesting, but still kinda lame.
Hmmm now that you put it that way, must be a really hard decision /s
The backstory for the article makes no sense.
Look we see all the troll articles that come at all 3 consoles..and this is definately one of em'
But, I can't see pretending that Sony will EVER have a system that developers have issues with again.
I see both MS and Sony learning from everything that didn't go well this gen and both coming strong next gen.
Yup. A WiiU owner to be it looks like haha.
X360 launched first so it is the base platform for every multiplatform game that gets ported. That is just how the game works. PS2 era when the PS2 launched first every game got ported from PS2 up to other consoles.
Although if rumors are true next time around all x86 design for both consoles would make porting issues vaporize. So we won't see as many issues and patches as the transition from PC, PS4, XB3 should be effortless. WiiU is the only one with RISC tech so it will require a shift, but that is only if rumors are true of x86 in next consoles. Could just be PS4 with x86. If so it would still favor developers and could convince them to develop on PS4/PC first even if launching later than XB3.
LOL I can't believe that people are still blaming the developers for the problems on ps3. wow. after 5 years I'm pretty sure that multi-million dollar world class developers know what they're doing. Divided RAM and the RSX are the problems here. Don't get me wrong I LOVE my ps3 and my xbox, playing the hound out of GT5 right now (which is absolutely amazing BTW) but that's a game made exclusively for the ps3 and can't be compared to another system. I usually play all my multi console stuff on my xbox and the exclusive stuff on my ps3. But really i think it's high time that people stop blaming the developers for the ps3 problems and just get on with it.
I agree. Just sold my PS3 and I'm going all Xbox from here on out. It's clearly the best console and will be next gen as well.
Ok, there is either a glitch in this site, or someone doesn't know how to mod. How is pixelsword's comment trolling? This is a blatant troll article anyone can see for miles and pixelsword told the absolute truth as can be seen by A) Reading the article or B) Reading the general tone of the comments on this thread. How is he trolling?
How is BattleAxe's comment a personal attack? The author hasn't made himself known on the comment thread so BattleAxe didn't make a reply to him that could qualify as a personal attack.
I mean seriously? That's some pathetic and undeserved censoring right there. This article is full of crap and garbage like this shouldn't be approved. It can't even be a case of N4G allowing this stuff for hits since this site is a news aggregator and already gets a metric f*ckton of hits already. *sigh*
Yes Mezzo that struck me as ironic. A man with a broken 360 is complaining about his PS3, which didn't break down on him.
"Bawwww I miss my 360 because it tanked on me, but instead of blaming Microsoft for building crappy hardware or instead of spending money to buy a new one, I'll blame Sony for the PS3 that HASN'T broken on me. Bawww"
Oh, how I wish my "problems" were as simple as the author's.
"Oh, how I wish my "problems" were as simple as the author's."
Exactly. Poor guy. It must be rough.
Yeah I must be hard to get attention from people so he has to write crappy articles to get it.Wasn't an article like this already approve before?
@ smashcrashbash
well, he got your attention:P and of some other folks, so it seems to work^^ don't judge others just because they write pointless articles and miss the point completely:P we've all been there...well, probably not.whatever:D
Maybe his ps3 didn't break because he didn't play it as much....Oh well, both consoles are BS this gen between the two.
modern tragedy.. meanwhile in syria, civilian are being executed.
And there are many multiplats that look and run better on PS3.
For all other games, differences are minimal.
Final Fantasy XIII proved that Third Party Devs can easily make stunning visuals on PS3, visuals that were held back by the 360 nd Square's laziness the second time around. Also, the game's were bad for FF games. But that's unrelated.
Portal 2, LA Noire, Saints Row 3, Just Cause 2, Tomb Raider Underworld, AC Revelations, BF3, Hitman Absolution...it's not just FF13. All the above have better something-or-others on the PS3 side as per digital foundry or LOT, be it tearing, frames, bloom, native res', whatever.
But as you've said, you don't buy any multiplats on the PS3 side ever, so you wouldn't know.
The article in general, is a pointless excercise in entitlement.
At least sony had a few days off. Back to doom articles..
yeah its a bummer 3rd partys suck on ps3 but i love my ps3 for games like god of war and uncharted those two games alone are reason enough too buy a ps3, oh and free online and blueray
TBH they don't suck I have never had a problem with 3rd party games. However saying that, Call of duty is significantly worse at launch. I wonder why that is? /s
Clearly, not all multi plat games look better or perform better on the 360. The differences are now minimal and close to nothing as opposed to the launch games.
As someone who owns pretty much every gaming platform, I never buy multi-plat games on the Ps3.
Still, the exclusives look stunning so here's to having access to the best of everything.
People are so bent on thinking all multi plats are better on the 360 that they actually skip the better version that is on the PS3. Oh people!
psn:plus free content
god of war
all the HD collections
bluray player
build in wifi since day one
free online play
so yeah it only disappoints.
for the billionth time, it's not "Free"
oh a disagree, well I stand corrected, it's "Free" after you've paid for it.....
you forgot
Heavy Rain, Demons Souls, Valkyrie Chronicles, MGS4, Heavenly Sword, MLB The Show, LBP, etc. etc. etc.
PS has the most high quality exclusives and I didn't even go into the PSN Gems on the PS3 (Pixel junk, Fat Princess, etc.)
Plus they gave us an update that made our PS3s 3D Blu Ray Players. Saving us all another couple hundred bucks.
Yeah, really dissapointing.
@ bandit ...
So you buy both consoles, 360 and PS3.
You turn them on and immediately go to play online.
Do you need to buy a subscription to play COD, for example, on 360? Yes.
How about on PS3? No.
So yeah, online play is free. No subscription required.
You have to buy a console either way.
If you disagree so strongly with the writer, and believe his opinion to be a joke, then why did you upload the article?
This is all we have had to listen to for the past six years. PS3 vs 360, every day on N4G, it's constant, tiring & very very boring.
Which is why I have practically become a ghost on N4G. It's the same damn thing all the time. Way too much repetitive trash gets approved. I would say wake me when next gen gets here but it will be the same doom and gloom articles and us vs them mantra all over again.
Can you think of any other site as an alternative? I am genuinely tired of seeing the same articles over and over again. It's almost depressing. I only stay here because of the few good articles I wouldn't have found otherwise.
Its sadly on every gaming site the same. PS3 VS 360.
N4G is still a place to be (Like a ghost).
I've been going to Gamesradar.com lately, N4G should change it's name to "Rumors 4 Gamers" hosted by Kotaku.
On a serious note I'm sick of these blogs hating on PS3 for stupid nonsense and issues that less than 2% face. Instead of hating on the PS3 why not hate on companies like Treyarch or Bethesda for half-assing ports to favor one system.
And before you know it, it's will start all over again with PS4 vs 720 (or whatever they call it) :(
Enjoy your system, enjoy your games and chill
You're right and I am tired of it too. But the reason why is because articles like this STILL become the hottest on N4G. I'm positive this one will be top within the next few hours.
at least the ps3 has the better exclusives :P
i think it's funny that after all those years people still are trying to prove that one is better then the other.
Don't leave out the doom articles and redundant top 10 lists.
You can thank these 360 fanboys for that. Last gen you didn't hear a peep from the xbox crowd.
Just buy the console you want. It's your money. Both have ups and downs. Decide for yourself...
That is probably one of the smartest things I have seen on N4G!
I know a few idiots who needs to read this comment!
Yeah, that is what this guy did. But he did it in the most bias of ways, using the abused excuses.
I'm switching full time to Xbox next-gen. Not wasting my time with Sony anymore. They keep making their stuff worse, like recently the disaster of a mess they did with the PS Store.
Cool, because I bought a 360 a few years ago due to lack of PS3 exclusives and then sold the 360 this year due to appalling first party support. I won't support a brand that doesn't support games.
All due respect PirateThom, but couldn't you have just played multiplats on your ps3 when there was a lack of exclusives (which sounds like you had a ps3 in '06/07)? Because Then the back end of '08 into '09 happened and it seemed all there was were amazing Sony exclusives... And then in 2012 you finally sell your Xbox, in a year where MS finally gets some first party love (Halo 4, Forza Horizon, Alan Wake expansion, Gears of War 4 announced).
You got some strong convictions I guess..I woulda just kept the ps3 in the first place..
Basically, I bought a 360 for Mass Effect. That game alone was enough to get me to pick up the console. I had pretty much exhausted all the exclusives and multiplats worth playing on PS3 at the time.
I don't consider Microsoft's first party support to be any better this year though, it's just more of the same as the last few years.
If you believe Pirate Thom trolling right now you will believe anything.
He trolled Mass Effect 3 before it was released saying it was going to be trash because of reporter appearance, but now he's claiming he bought a 360 on the strength of the franchise.
On topic..
The author of the article is doing exactly the same thing..
It's straight fiction to beleive he would criticize the PS3 after he supposedly lost his Xbox.
To keep it in context, he did say Mass Effect. A lot of the fans of the original Mass Effect were increasingly disappointed in the second and third for different reasons. It is completely possible that he bought the first, loved it, but didn't enjoy the next two.
I highly doubt that was the case at all with PirateThom.
I used to multiplatform game on ps3 but when i saw black ops 2 and crysis 2 on xbox 360 im now using xbox for 3rd party games and ps3 for infamous games uncharted(as long as theyre better than part 3), god of war and killzones.
Ill also play gears and forza on xbox and try out the good first parties on ps3 like beyond, last of us,....so on.
Rofl...if you hate that, then you must hate the Xbox dashboard because it's that plus ads.
That's cool. I know three people who swear they'll never buy another MS console after having so many die on them. Comparing XBox's failure rate to 360's, it seems more like MS is the one making things worse, but to each their own.
Yeah I agree with you momthemeatloaf#6 how dare Sony give free full games and charge less than Microsoft for a online service that let you play for free online and to top it all now they giving free Vita games with the same subscription feeds for both handheld and home console,shame on Sony for giving too much for less than their competitors.we should go and write a 10 reason why PS3 zucks article wile crying to sleep playing halo music on our zune
Quit PS3 after my 2nd YLOD. There have been a couple games I would have liked to play, but I certainly don't miss the console. This gen made me move back to PC gaming.
PS3 really is a third rate multiplat platform. I'm playing Max Payne 3 on my PS 3 right now and the resolution is so low that I literally can't see a damn thing.
On my PC this game is 100% more playable.
Do you guys believe that?
He LITERALLY cannot see anything.
So having a pc you still went out and bought it for PS3? But yet complain?
get an HD tv or monitor lol. Don't blame the ps3 for you playing on a standard def tv. Everything shows up 100% fine for me.
Bolts i played Max payne 3 on ps3 and i have no idea what you are talking about. Please lie to us some more
Go easy on Bolts, guys. We've all forgotten to plug our TV in before playing a game at some point. Admittedly most of us don't sit there in front of a blank screen for hours bitching about how low the resolution is before we figure out the problem but still, the world needs ditch diggers too.


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Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole peeved at label bosses
I'M afraid it's all Something Kinda Poooo in the Girls Aloud camp at the moment.
Cheryl had most to lose from the reunion
Plans to release Chezza's third single Screw You were scrapped despite earlier assurances the reunion wouldn't impact on her solo career.
And according to my source it all kicked off during a recent radio interview.
I'm told: "Cheryl was asked if it felt like the reunion tour was properly starting now her solo campaign was over, which didn't go down well.
"Cheryl had most to lose from the reunion and she's worried people think her solo career is over."
To make matters worse, the response to the girls' single, album and tour hasn't been as good as expected.
Their second comeback release Beautiful 'Cause You Love Me – which was originally touted as a contender for Christmas No.1 – has been put back until December 30.
And my source said: "The singles and album haven't sold as well as was expected.
The response to the tour has been better but it's still far from sold out.
"The comeback isn't a disaster but it's not the massive success story they wanted."
Let's hope things pick up because personally I love having Girls Aloud back.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State nominee John Kerry plans to divest holdings in dozens of companies in his family's vast financial portfolio to avoid possible conflicts of interest if he is confirmed by the Senate, according to a letter he released Wednesday.
The Massachusetts Democrat notified the State Department earlier this month that within 90 days of his confirmation he would move to sell off holdings in three trusts benefiting him and his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry. In the Jan. 8 letter to the department's Office of the Legal Adviser, Kerry said he would not take part in any decisions that could affect those holdings until the investments are sold off. If he did have to take action before the assets were sold, Kerry said he would seek a waiver from the Office of Government Ethics.
Kerry was scheduled to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday during a hearing on his nomination.
Kerry is the wealthiest man in the Senate, worth more than $184 million, according to a 2011 Senate disclosure. His vast array of investments, intertwined with his wife's family fortune, contain more than 400 assets, ranging from bank securities to investments in defense contractors.
Dozens of those holdings are potential red flags, some because of their potential international diplomatic repercussions, others because they could pose problems in decisions that affect State Department contractors. Among the most potentially sensitive assets were Suncor and Cenovus Energy, both energy firms that could benefit if State, under Kerry, approved TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline.
In the letter sent to Richard C. Visek, State's deputy legal adviser, Kerry cited Cenovus as one of more than 100 assets or family holdings that he would divest if confirmed by the Senate as secretary of state. Although not listed in his letter, Suncor is reportedly an underlying asset in a Heinz family trust. The letter disclosing Kerry's divestment plans was first reported by Politico.
Kerry said in the letter that he "will divest these assets within 90 days of my confirmation and will invest the proceedings in non-conflicting assets." He also said he would likely recuse himself from some decisions involving H.J. Heinz Co. because of his wife's investments in the firm through several trusts. Heiress to the Heinz ketchup fortune, Teresa Heinz Kerry is reportedly worth more than $1 billion, but she is not involved in the management of the food company.
Kerry said that his wife has also agreed to sell off several Mellon Bank holdings in several companies, ranging from cable giant Comcast to Sustainable Technologies Fund, a green energy-oriented private equity firm.
Among the holdings Kerry said he would shed are investments in Raytheon Co., a prominent State and defense contractor, and General Electric, a major government supplier. Kerry's letter indicates he also would recuse himself in any decisions involving 16 of Heinz's foreign-based subsidiaries, including a Shanghai Guofu LongFong Foods Co. in China.
Kerry's divestment plans were vetted by White House officials and require review and certification by the OGE to avoid possible conflicts of interest.


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August 29, 1933 - February 25, 2013
New Paltz, NY
Doris C. Pindar, age 79, of New Paltz died Monday, February 25, 2013 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Born on August 29, 1933, in Middleburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and the late Olga (Kutny) Conklin. She married William Pindar, Sr. March 30, 1957 in Middleburgh, NY.
Doris was a member of the Reformed Church of New Paltz. She was a past member of the choir, helping at Twice Blessed, and Getting To Know You And The Bible group.
She was retired from New Paltz Central School District, New Paltz, NY in 1992.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, William Pindar, Sr., at home, and sons: Ralph Pindar of Delhi, NY, son and daughter-in-law, William, Jr. and Annie Pindar and children of Athens, NY, daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Joseph Amodeo of Highland, NY; grandchildren: Heather and Laci Pindar, Joseph and Michael Amodeo; two sisters: Alice Wielandt of Chalfont, PA, Janine Conklin of Albany, NY; several nieces and nephews and loving dog, Lucky. Doris was predeceased by her sister, Donna Collins.
Calling hours will be Sunday, March 3rd, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, NY. The funeral will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Howard Major III officiating. Cremation will be in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY.
Memorial donations may be made to: New Paltz Rescue Squad, PO Box 594, New Paltz, NY 12561.
Funeral arrangements are by Copeland Funeral Home, Inc. 845-255-1212. If anyone wishes to express condolences online please go to www.copelandfhnp.com


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In the Church there are all kinds of missions, ministries, and charisms. Many communities have sprung up throughout the centuries, in which Christians have come together to grow in holiness, and to carry out a particular service to others. Some communities teach, some feed the poor, some tend to the sick in hospitals, some minister to youth. Each has a unique charism, and yet each charism accents something that belongs to the life and calling of every Christian.
In our day, there is nothing more antithetical to the Gospel, and more destructive of human life, than abortion. No disease claims as many victims, no war takes as many lives, and no act of terrorism comes near to creating as much devastation as abortion brings to the human family. That is why the US bishops have declared, "Among important issues involving the dignity of human life with which the Church is concerned, abortion necessarily plays a central role. … It is imperative that those who are called to serve the least among us give urgent attention and priority to this issue of justice." (US Bishops' Pastoral Plan for Pro-life Activities, 2001).
It makes sense, then, that there should be a community focused on saving the unborn and ending abortion. Hence, in 1991, Cardinal John O'Connor started the Sisters of Life. They are a flourishing religious community in New York. (Find more information at www.SistersOfLife.org).
What about a similar community for priests, deacons, and lay men? Such a community now exists, based on the mission and spirit of Priests for Life. Last year I was privileged to become the founder and first Moderator General of the Missionaries of the Gospel of Life. We have several priests and seminarians in formation in our first group.
This community is a Society of Apostolic Life, which means that the focus is more on the mission than on the community. It is based in Amarillo, Texas, but its mission is the entire nation. Members receive a full immersion in all facets of pro-life work, and travel the country preaching, teaching, and ministering to the entire pro-life movement. We counsel those tempted to abort, heal those who have aborted, challenge and educate government officials, train clergy, and utilize mass media. As the Constitutions state, "The Society seeks to give witness before the Church and the world to the priority of the right to life as the foundation of all other rights, and to the absolute claims to respect and protection that this right makes upon every individual and community in the human family" (n.4.1).
The pro-life movement is the greatest human rights movement of our time. Combining pro-life activism with the grace of priesthood is a powerful formula. All are called to do something about abortion. Some are called to make it their life's vocation. We need your help to get the word about this new community out to those who might be called. If you or someone you know may be interested in pursuing such a vocation, come and visit us! See www.MissionariesoftheGospelofLife.org, or email email@example.com.