The XGimi Halo+ is a battery-powered portable projector that wants you to be able to take it anywhere.
In giving you this level of freedom, though, has the company ended up delivering a projector that bites off more than it can chew?
We’ve been watching to find out – here’s our full verdict on XGimi’s Halo+.
- Measures 5 x 145 x 171.5 mm, weighs 1.6kg
- 2x 5W Harman Kardon speakers
- HDMI, USB-A, 3.5mm jack
About the size of a Sonos One speaker, this mini projector is essentially the follow up to the 2020 Halo projector. It’s a small, light and very baggable projector, allowing you to easily take it with you on your travels.
Encased in a black mesh case that also doubles as the speaker grille, the projector comes with an integrated kickstand underneath, allowing you to angle the projector without needing to find something to do that for you. There’s also a standard tripod fitting mount screw on the base – as often found on a DSLR camera – if you can’t find a solid surface to perch it on.
Around the back, there’s the power socket (it comes with a standard charging power brick with a 2.5m cable), HDMI, USB-A, a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting to more powerful speakers, and a large vent for the fan to keep everything cool. Built-in sound is provided by two very capable 5W Harman Kardon speakers.
There are also three touch-sensitive buttons on the top that allow you to play/pause, as well as control the volume. They are handy to have, though, most of the time, it’s obviously easier to control operation via the comprehensive Bluetooth remote control, included.
You don’t have to have a line of sight to make this work, handily, and you’ll find all the buttons you need to get going quickly.
- Auto Focus and Keystone Correction
- Runs Android TV 10
- Google Play Store support
- Doesn’t support Netflix
The XGimi Halo+ projector is powered by Android TV 10, making things a lot easier to get started.
Like the company’s other Android TV-powered projectors, the Halo+ comes with XGimi’s Auto Focus and Keystone Correction technology.
Their inclusion means setup is quick and easy, delivering a picture that’s in focus and ‘squared’ every time you turn it on – and even if you move it.
It’s a handy feature that not only saves you the hassle of focusing the picture at the start, but also ensures you’ve achieved the best picture you can.
Simply turn the Halo+ on, point it at the wall you want to project on, and the projector does the rest.
It’s a shame the Halo+ doesn’t come with the company’s screen adaptation technology that avoids obstacles like light switches, but it’s enough to get by for those with big walls.
As we’ve griped about previously with XGimi, this list of streaming platforms sadly doesn’t include Netflix. It’s available to download, but Netflix hasn’t certified the projector, so the app doesn’t work. Frustrating.
The simple workaround is to plug in a device that is certified, like the Amazon Fire Stick, Roku Stick, or Apple TV box, but that does require you to carry another device with you, something those looking for that no-fuss approach might bemoan.
Meanwhile, XGimi’s choice of Android TV – and not Android Mobile – means the interface is easier to use and certainly more geared to watching TV and we’ve had no problems navigating through the interface, but also accessing the basic brightness, colour, and HDR settings.
Watching TV and movies
- Built-in battery delivers 2 hours of playback
- 700-900 lumens brightness
- 1080p HDR10+ resolution
The Halo+ delivers up to 900 lumens brightness and can output Full HD resolution to a screen size up to 200-inches.
The 900 lumens brightness makes it one of the brightest portable projectors in its class and is good enough to watch in a fairly bright room during the day, though you will have to have it connected to the power to achieve that brightness.
If you rely on the in-built 59W battery, the brightness drops down to 700 lumens. It’s noticeable when side by side, but still delivers a great, and, importantly, bright picture.
Whether you’re experiencing the Halo+ with 900 or 700 lumens output, we aren’t suggesting this is enough to handle full-sun brightness, but it’s certainly enough to not have to worry about closing all the curtains to make something watchable. That’s not something we expected, as well, so it’s a pleasant surprise.
Of course, it’s not the way to achieve the projector’s best picture, but it’s certainly doable and should help make the Halo+ more versatile than you would expect.
We watched a range of movies and shows – from Star Trek Picard and Avengers: Infinite War all the way to Spencer and Coda – and were more than happy with the results. Skin tones are good, motion is clean and colours closely match what you would expect.
It’s not 4K, but the HDR10+ does help by delivering that high dynamic range to the experience, which, in turn, makes things look a lot better. Turn it off, though, and you can certainly see the difference in the colour reproduction.
And as for the battery life? We’ve found the Halo+ projector delivers around 2 hours from our tests. That’s enough to watch your average movie or a couple of episodes of your favourite shows, but certainly not enough to get stuck into a 3-hour epic. It might be portable, but for longer movie watching sessions you’ll still need the projector plugged in, and by doing so you get a brighter picture too.
Frustratingly, there are two off modes: hibernate, which continues to use the battery until it’s depleted, and a complete ‘off’.
As you can imagine, we experienced a couple of occasions during testing where we’d opted for the hibernate mode by mistake (a short press of the power button rather than a long press) and were met with a completely dead battery upon return. It’s something to bear in mind if you do plan to travel without the cable.


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Vietnamese dance group performs at Japanese festival
Sunday, 27/08/2023 08:15 (GMT+7)
Vietnam's Nakama Yosakoi dance group performed at the 21st Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi which opened in Tokyo, Japan, on August 26.
|Nakama Yosakoi dance group from Vietnam perform on street. (Photo: VNA)
On the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam – Japan diplomatic ties, Nakama Yosakoi is the only foreign team invited to perform at the festival along with more than 100 local groups.
Nakama Yosakoi is a dance group sponsored by the UNESCO Information Centre under the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations. It was set up to create a playground for Yosakoi enthusiasts in Vietnam, as well as contribute to the enhancement of people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
The 24-strong group performed a dance named “Irodori” (Colouring), which was inspired by the Vietnamese fairy tale “Cong va Qua” (A peacock and a crow), at the festival and won the applause of the audience.
The group attended the 15th Harajuku Omotesandou Super Yosakoi Genki Matsuri Festival in 2015 and won the “Outstanding Newcomer” Award.
The Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi is held annually in Tokyo to honour the traditional Yosakoi dance of Kochi prefecture. This year, it features more than 100 teams with over 5,000 dancers and is expected to attract nearly 1 million visitors./.
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Hey, all. I recently acquired a 1994 ranger 3.0 engine. To give the full story, I have driven it many times without incident, but 3 times I have stopped at the same light about half a mile from my house. When I stop, it acts fine, but when I take my foot off of the brake and hit the gas, it immediately dies. I try to start it, but it just turns over without firing. After about 45 minutes, it starts up and drives fine. Before I take the bed off and start poking around at the fuel pump, I wanted to see if anyone knew what was going on. It is very particular about when it cuts out. Less than a mile from my house. I have taken it on long drives and had no problem. Any gurus on the message board have a couple pennies to throw at me?


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SUBJECT: Mayor Plants Seed to Dramatically Expand Tree Cover in Seattle
9/6/2006 10:00:00 AM
Steve Nicholas (206) 615-0829
Mayor Plants Seed to Dramatically Expand Tree Cover in Seattle
Program aims to reverse slide and add nearly 650,000 trees over 30 years
SEATTLE - Mayor Greg Nickels today called on Seattle to reverse a decades’ long slide in the amount of tree cover by planting hundreds of thousands of new trees on private and public land across the city.
The mayor set a goal of increasing Seattle’s tree coverage by two-thirds over the next 30 years - or by about 650,000 new trees. To help launch the effort, the mayor announced the city will give away 2,000 coupons for free trees this fall.
The push comes as part of the city’s first-ever comprehensive plan for managing, restoring and expanding Seattle’s endangered urban forest, which has suffered a dramatic decline since the early 1970s.
“Restoring our urban forests is one of the most important environmental contributions we can make for our city and the planet,” Nickels said. “We can all help turn back the threat to our forests, whether it’s by planting trees in our yards or volunteering in our forested parks. Today I challenge every resident to plant a tree in your yard this fall.”
Nickels placed special emphasis on the need for residential property owners to plant and care for new trees, while noting the important role businesses and city departments play in restoring the city’s tree cover.
The draft Urban Forest Management Plan, an element of Nickels’ Green Seattle Initiative, comes as the city’s trees face unprecedented decline brought about by invasive plants, a history of uneven maintenance, development pressure, and old age.
Seattle’s tree cover has shrunk from 40 percent of the city’s land area in 1972 to just 18 percent today, a decline that threatens nature’s ability to help manage storm water, reduce erosion, absorb climate-disrupting gases and clean the air.
In announcing the plan, Nickels highlighted three early actions to focus the community on the importance of trees to the city:
- The Mayor’s Fall Tree Planting Challenge. To spark the challenge, Mayor Nickels announced in October the city will give away 2,000 trees to residents who apply for a Plant-a-Tree-for-Free coupon at www.seattle.gov or at community centers throughout the city.
- A Seattle Department of Transportation and Seattle Parks and Recreation program to plant trees on streets and in parks in Rainier Beach and Georgetown.
- Creation of the Emerald City board, which could include residents and business representatives, environmentalists and others, that will propose incentives and policies to encourage residential and commercial property owners to preserve existing trees and plant new ones.
The mayor’s proposed 2007-2008 budget will include more money to help Seattle’s urban forests, including an additional $500,000 for new park trees and an added $40,000 for the Neighborhood Matching Fund Tree Program. The Bridging the Gap proposal before voters this fall includes $1.5 million in 2007 and 2008 to maintain and expand street trees. In total, the proposals could boost city tree funding by nearly $2.5 million a year.
The draft forest plan, a product of the city’s departments of Parks and Recreation, Sustainability and Environment, Planning and Development, Transportation, Neighborhoods, Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities, will be presented to the City Council Sept. 12. The public can comment through Oct. 20. Public meetings are set for 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 23 at the Meadowbrook Community Center and 7 p.m. on Sept. 26 at the Jefferson Community Center.
The draft plan points out the problems confronting Seattle’s nearly 1.4 million trees and outlines solutions intended to grow that number by some 650,000 over 30 years.
While city departments have taken positive steps to save and restore the forest through plantings funded by capital improvement projects and the Neighborhood Matching Fund, and by regulating clearing associated with development, the decline has accelerated.
Invasive plants, such as English Ivy, pests and disease, inadequate age and species diversity, development and insufficient maintenance are among the factors contributing to a situation in which our city forests could become ecological dead zones within 20 years.
The plan aims to reverse the trend by establishing aggressive goals, such as:
- Adding nearly 650,000 trees over 30 years on property in all land use categories.
- Increasing pruning frequency of city-maintained trees from every 19 years to a cycle of every 13 years.
- Creating a long-term program to educate residents about the ecological and economic importance of trees. Residential trees today account for 42 percent of the city’s total canopy.
- Devising incentives and regulations that encourage tree preservation and planting.
- Coordinating tree management across multiple city departments with tree maintenance responsibility (Parks, Transportation, City Light, Seattle Public Utilities), including a comprehensive inventory and analysis of the urban forest.
- Creating citizen-government-business partnerships to bring additional financial, volunteer labor and management resources to the tree-restoration fight.
Following the comment period, the city’s Urban Forests Coalition, composed of the departments contributing to the plan, will finalize the plan. To view the draft Urban Forest Management Plan, please visit www.seattle.gov/environment.
Visit the mayor’s web site at www.seattle.gov/mayor. Get the mayor’s inside view on initiatives to promote transportation, public safety, economic opportunity and healthy communities by signing up for The Nickels Newsletter at www.seattle.gov/mayor/newsletter_signup.htm
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Accordingly following the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the entry of women across all age groups into the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has now come forward to state that there will be no separate or special facilities would be made available for women who want to take part in the pilgrimage to the temple.
Accordingly TDB president A Padmakumar told that, ’existing facilities’ would continue to remain so and that no special arrangements would be made. Previously, in an affidavit to the High Court, the same board had stated that separate spaces would be arranged for women and that special toilets would be constructed for women too. Meanwhile hours after this announcement came to light, Padmakumar took a completely different stance after a board meeting was held with TDB members.
As per report 100 separate toilet facilities for women, to be painted pink in color, space for changing, were all planned for female pilgrims visiting the temple as per the affidavit submitted to the high court. Moreover the board now has said that considering that most of the members of the board are not for the idea of women of all ages being allowed to enter the temple, they are reconsidering the implementation of these ideas. Furthermore Padmakumar also stated that it has not been yet decided whether female police personnel would be deployed at the temple.
Even Candidates Shy Away from Janasena Review Meeting Even before the election results are out, it looks like Janasena is certain about the failure as the writing on the wall. Pawan Kalyan himself disappeared after the polling and hurried arranged review meetings of the candidates in Mangalagiri office after 10 days of the polling. The candidates of Uttarandhra, Godavari districts, and Krishna were called.
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Menduo was “a jungle” for Sugar Land’s JC Gonzalez.
(Originally published Oct. 30 in the Chronicle’s Yo! section.)
Female fans are about to start swooning like it’s 1984 — if MTV has anything to do with it.
The music/reality channel is betting a remixed, remade Menudo will resurrect — or is it revive? — the boy-band craze that seems to regularly cycle through pop music. Making Menudo debuted last week, chronicling the high-pressure road to fame of 15 young males — including Sugar Land teen Juan Camillo González, who attends Clements High School.
“It seemed like something fun that I wanted to try,” said González, 17, who goes by “JC” when the cameras are rolling. He called just before an appearance last week on MTV’s TRL.
González was pursuing acting earlier this year in Los Angeles when he heard about the Making Menudo auditions and gave it a shot. He failed to make the first cut but was unfazed.
He came back to Texas, auditioned in Dallas and was selected for the show.
“I took some dance (lessons). That’s mainly what I got cut for (the first time). I’ve never been really very good. I was very stiff,” Gonzales said.
“I was more nervous. There’s a lot more pressure because (I’ve already) done it once. You don’t want to get cut twice in a row on national television. That’s not something you want to see.”
The original Menudo sold millions of records worldwide, incited mass fainting spells and went through a revolving door of bilingual pinups. Members were required to leave the group after their 16th birthdays. It was the launching pad for Ricky Martin and songwriter Robi Draco Rosa (who went on to co-write Martin’s biggest hits).
González is familiar with the original group’s manic history, but don’t expect to find those classic tunes on his iPod.
“My parents were huge Menudo fans. It’s a very big part of Hispanic culture,” he said.
“The original Menudo, to me, was like the Beatles. They were a huge legacy. You knew they broke a lot of barriers. But it’s not like I wake up to (Menudo hit) Súbete a Mi Moto.”
The auditions for a new group were chronicled earlier this year online and on the MTV Tr3s series The Road to Menudo. The 15 finalists range in age from 13 to 19.
Making Menudo, which premiered last week, takes it from there. The 15 hopefuls are put through boot-camp-style singing and dancing lessons in Miami. The show was filmed over the summer under the watchful eye of Johnny Wright, who has overseen the careers of the Backstreet Boys, ‘N Sync, Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake.
Each week, three finalists are grouped together and given three days to learn a song and a dance routine — which they perform in front of a live, screaming crowd at the end of each show. They glean advice throughout the season from guest mentors Frankie J, Howie D (of the Backstreet Boys) and Wilmer Valderrama (guess he needs something to do).
Wright and his creative team will eliminate one Menudo hopeful every week until five members remain onstage. The group earns a deal with Epic Records and will embark on a world tour.
“I’m happy and excited to see another Latino group come out in the English market,” said Frankie J, who is based in Houston and did some writing for Menudo’s upcoming album.
“The door is wide open for a big Latino group to conquer the pop market right now. They seem like the perfect group to do it. I really can’t wait to see them shine.”
The test-tube dynamic was a new experience for González, who was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and moved to Sugar Land in 1999.
“It’s a jungle. A lot of these guys, they’re very different,” González said. “I don’t like saying this, but I’m very whitewashed. There’s a lot of things I don’t know about the Hispanic culture.
“There’s a lot of genres that I’m into that a lot of the guys weren’t into. I love rock, techno, hip-hop, rap. There were certain areas where I didn’t connect with the guys.”
Despite his lack of familiarity with Spanish-language music, González said being in Miami put him in touch with his “young Hispanic side.” Though a quick list of his current favorites includes Timberlake, Jason Mraz, ATB, System of a Down and Eminem.
But he felt he had a distinct edge over the other contestants.
“I don’t get very worried about things. I’m not a person that stresses over much. I know what I have to do, and I just tell myself I’m going to do it,” he said.
“My parents have always told me they would have never let me even audition if they didn’t think I was mature enough . . . to do the things that are expected of me.
“A lot of these guys — they’re just — they’re (babies).”
González’s attitude straddles the fence between confident and cocky. Previews for this week’s episode put him at odds with the other guys in the house.
Last week’s debut painted him as a girl-crazy charmer. This week he is one of the three selected to perform in front of screaming fans — which could result in an early elimination or a spot in Menudo.
His lack of experience and reliance on his looks cause conflict among his housemates, who label González “the weakest out of all of us.”
But González doesn’t seem fazed by the criticism. If anything, it pushes him to prove he’s worthy of a final slot.
“Every week, there was always that constant pressure inside my head because I wasn’t one of the more talented ones,” he said. “Singing and dancing is something that I’ve never really done. I haven’t done talent shows like these (other) guys.”
Making Menudo airs at 8:30 a.m. Sundays on MTV.


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Etno-Espa’s Night of the Arts will spread around Helsinki to different locations and brings folk music all around the city in the form of a bicycle tour by Duo Emilia Lajunen and Suvi Oskala.
Catch their concert at one of their pit stops, or hop on your bicycle and follow them throughout the evening!
18:00 Annalan huvila Hämeentie 154, Waseniuksen puistotie 1, 00560 Helsinki
19:00 Alppipuiston paviljonki Viipurinkatu, 00510 Helsinki
19:45 Hietsun paviljonki Hiekkarannantie 9, 00100 Helsinki
20:30 Töölöntorin lava Töölöntori, 00260 Helsinki
Length of the gigs is approximately 15-20 minutes. Free entry.
Representing top Finnish folk music fiddling, Duo Emilia Lajunen & Suvi Oskala’s bicycle tour offers exciting musical pit stops in Helsinki’s Night of the Arts. The duo performs Finnish folk music on two five-string violins, featuring an earthy sound, with thoroughly contemporary arrangements. Their virtuosic music could be also described as “folk chamber music”. The duo sounds bigger than the number of its players, can fit into a small space, and has plenty of danceable tunes on offer.

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...sometime back I was told to lay the plant in the row longways and they would also grow roots on the buried stem.
Learned something new here!
After reading your post, and a lifetime of planting seedlings just like I would any other seedling, I thought, "What the hay?"
A simple Google search of "How to plant tomato plants" revealed The Experts say to bury the plant all the way so the stem is covered to the leaves!
Reading on, many say it's OK to lay the plant on it's side - it'll quickly grow "up". Problem with this method is hitting the plant with stakes/cages.
Love this place... Like I said, I learn SO MUCH!


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In Mukwa, Wis., two drivers were rushed to the hospital after their cars collided on Wisconsin Highway 54. The Waupaca County Sheriff's Department reports that a 51-year-old woman was exiting a private driveway and attempting to cross the highway when she lost control of her SUV. The accident occurred when a 66-year-old man traveling eastbound on the highway swerved to attempt to avoid colliding with the SUV. However, his vehicle ultimately collided with the driver's side of the SUV, which ejected the woman from her vehicle.
Peterson, Berk & Cross Attorney Amy Risseeuw recently spoke at the Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) spring seminar on March 22, 2013 in Green Bay, WI.
Todd and Troy Merryfield, clients of attorney John Peterson, recently reached a settlement in their civil lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay. The settlement was discussed in this Post Crescent article.
As detailed in this article from www.itbusinessedge.com, officials of Dibon Solutions, a sponsor employer of H-1B visa workers, were recently arrested by Federal authorities for criminal charges for conspiracy to commit visa fraud and wire fraud.
Attorney Debra A. DeLeers is chairing the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Event, which will take place on May 1, 2013 at the Oneida Country Club. The Go Red for Women event is celebrating its 10th year of raising women's awareness about the risks of heart disease.
With more than 135 tests and procedures that are possibly overused by doctors, the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation has launched a "Choosing Wisely" initiative designed to cut down on unnecessary or ineffective interventions. Unnecessary testing can lead to medical malpractice cases and can result in negative outcomes for Wisconsin patients.The initiative began by identifying 45 tests, procedures and other interventions that may be unnecessary or even dangerous and are routinely used by doctors. One reason doctors may order these tests is pressure from patients and groups who mistakenly believe that if a doctor denies a procedure, he or she is providing substandard care.
On Feb. 28, a two-vehicle accident in Whitefish Bay resulted in two adults being transported to a local hospital with injuries. The auto accident took place during the afternoon near the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Birch Avenue. According to a Whitefish Bay police sergeant, the incident occurred when a vehicle traveling north on Santa Monica did not yield to a vehicle traveling southbound in the oncoming lane as it was turning onto Birch. This caused the vehicle that was traveling southbound to hit a tree on a residential property. Both drivers sustained injuries that required treatment at a local hospital, but the injuries were reported to be life-threatening.
On Feb. 19, ice, snow and gusting winds led to poor driving conditions and scores of accidents, including a 26-vehicle crash, in Winnebago County. Most of the auto accidents involved only minor injuries, but one of them resulted in a fatality. In that early morning crash on State 26 in Nekimi, a box truck driver headed north lost control and struck a sedan traveling south. The sedan driver died at the scene, and the truck driver reported no injuries.The local sheriff's lieutenant cited snow blowing off the nearby lake as the most likely cause for the 26-car pileup, which occurred on U.S. 41 north at the Lake Butte des Morts bridge. Three individuals involved in the accident were taken by rescue workers to the hospital. None of them suffered life-threatening injuries.


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Macaulay Culkin, once considered the most successful child star in Hollywood, captivated audiences with his endearing performances in beloved films such as “Home Alone” and “Uncle Buck.” However, as he reached adolescence, his life took a dark turn, leading to his sudden disappearance from the limelight. This article delves into the underlying reasons behind Macaulay Culkin’s retreat from Hollywood and the tumultuous journey he embarked upon.
Macaulay Culkin, born on August 26, 1980, in New York City, rose to fame at a tender age, becoming an international sensation. His boyish charm, wit, and comedic timing endeared him to audiences worldwide. However, the pressures of fame and the dynamics within his personal life would soon take their toll.
One significant factor contributing to Culkin’s retreat from Hollywood was his strained relationship with his father, Kit Culkin, who was also his manager. Allegations of financial disputes and conflicts regarding Culkin’s career choices created a toxic environment that impacted his well-being and professional trajectory.
Another critical factor was the dissolution of Culkin’s parents’ marriage, which occurred during the peak of his fame. The ensuing divorce and custody battles further destabilized Culkin’s life, causing emotional distress and turmoil.
As Culkin transitioned into adolescence, he yearned for a normal childhood that had eluded him. The constant scrutiny and pressure of being in the public eye took a toll on his mental and emotional well-being. Seeking respite from the glaring spotlight, Culkin made the difficult decision to step away from Hollywood.
Following his departure from the entertainment industry, rumors and speculation about Culkin’s personal life circulated. Unfounded tabloid stories painted a troubling picture, hinting at drug abuse and reckless behavior. However, Culkin has consistently denied these claims, maintaining that he was never involved in substance abuse and was merely seeking a normal life away from the public eye.
In the years that followed, Culkin distanced himself from Hollywood and focused on personal growth and self-discovery. He explored other creative outlets, such as music and art, while striving to regain control of his own narrative and establish a sense of normalcy.
Despite his absence from the spotlight, Culkin’s impact on popular culture remains undeniable. The enduring popularity of his early films solidifies his status as a beloved child star, forever etched in the hearts of fans around the world.
In recent years, Culkin has made a cautious return to acting, taking on select projects that align with his personal interests and creative vision. He has also embraced his unique status as a pop culture icon, engaging with fans through various platforms and media appearances.
Macaulay Culkin’s disappearance from Hollywood was driven by a combination of tumultuous family dynamics, the desire for a normal life, and the overwhelming pressures of fame. While the reasons behind his retreat may have been dark and complex, his resilience and commitment to finding personal happiness have allowed him to rebuild his life on his own terms.
As Culkin continues to navigate his own path, his story serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by child stars and the importance of prioritizing personal well-being over the demands of fame. Ultimately, his journey stands as a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of finding redemption and fulfillment beyond the glare of the spotlight.

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A gang is a group or association of three or more persons who may have a common identifying sign, symbol or name, and who individually or collectively engage in criminal activity such as drug sales, car theft, robbery and burglary.
What parents can do
Here are just a few things you can do to keep your child from being lured into a gang:
- Establish non-negotiable family rules regarding the use of alcohol, drugs and gang membership.
- Establish clear guidelines and limits for your children’s behavior and their activities.
- Spend time with your children; do things with them and attend functions in which they are involved.
- Respect your children’s feelings and attitudes; help them develop a strong sense of self-esteem.
- Demand accountability for money and clothes.
- Be observant of dress patterns and jewelry.
- Know your children’s friends.
- Meet regularly with school counselors and teachers.
- Educate yourself about gangs and drugs. Go to the G.R.E.A.T. Program or National Gang Center websites.
- If assistance is needed, seek professional help from a local agency such as law enforcement, social services or school counselors.
Look for the signs
Youth who are involved in gangs show a significant change in attitude toward authority. They sometimes have sudden negative contact with police.
Socially, they will withdraw from the family and have a sudden change in friends. Their grades in school will decline, and there will be signs of tobacco, alcohol and drug use.
The child will change how they dress. They will wear one particular color or brand. Signs and symbols will appear on personal articles.


Amitabh Bachchan is undoubtedly one of the most loved actors of Bollywood among all Bollywood fans. Apart from twitter handle, the Bollywood Mega Star has also opened his Instagram account and he keeps posting some of the recent pictures of himself pertaining to his movies and personal aspect. Recently, the actor has shared a pic showing him beating the cold. The picture has gone viral. Amitabh Bachchan is presently shooting for his next film Bhramastra with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. He will also be seen with Aamir Khan for Thugs of Hindostan movie.
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SiZE: 8 1/4 by 5 3/4 inches: Calendar lists some serious and not-so-serious dates to make note of during the year. Each month is accompanied by an original linoleum print. The calendars were printed on antique presses by members of the Peoria Letterpress Print Club at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Peoria, IL. The group is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art and craft of hand printing and binding. (Free shipping the United States)
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Naya Marie Rivera was born on January 12, 1987 in Valencia, California. Her mother is a model and actress, and Naya is represented by the same talent agent as her mother. She began working as a model and actress before she was a year old. Her first major role was in The Royal Family at the age of four.
In addition to her role on The Royal Family, Naya appeared in many other roles, including performances on the Bernie Mac Show, 8 Simple Rules, and Even Stevens. In addition, she appeared in B2K’s video for “Why I Love You”. In between going on auditions and working these jobs, she also worked as a telemarketer, a nanny, and a greeter at Abercrombie and Fitch.
Naya is best known for her role on Glee. She played Santana Lopez, the bitchy cheerleader whose storylines were developed in season two to reveal that Santana is in fact a lesbian, hopelessly in love with her best friend, Brittany S. Pierce. Romantically, Santana Lopez has also been involved with Noah Puckerman, Sam Evans, and Finn Hudson.
In 2011, it was revealed that Naya had been signed to a record deal, and she spent most of the summer recording songs. Rivera's debut single "Sorry", featuring rapper Big Sean, was released as a digital download on September 17, 2013. However, production on the album has "kind of halted" due to "so many things going on, Politics got involved so I've been putting it on the back burner; there are a lot of things that I'm doing that I'm excited about." Rivera has stated. On May 1, 2014, it was reported that Rivera was dropped from Columbia, due to her debut single under performing. Rivera's representative released a statement to news outlets stating that any claims were falsified, and that legal action would be potentially taken to ensure Rivera's creditability; at the time of publishing, Columbia Records could not be reached for comment.
Gallery of behind the scene stills released to promote the actor.
- Official Facebook page
- Official Google+
- Official Instagram account
- Official Twitter account
- Official Website
- Official YouTube channel
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Jenna Elfman of “Fear the Walking Dead” is no stranger to having a huge fan base as the star of the ’90s hit show “Dharma & Greg.” Is there a possible reboot in the works? Plus, she dishes on the lovable “Walking Dead” fan encounters she’s had over the years.
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Clifford Irving, Howard Hughes, and the Greatest Literary Hoax of the 20th Century
Eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes was an odd character, indeed. In the later years of his life, Hughes became so reclusive that he lived as a hermit in a hotel in the Bahamas and had virtually no contact with the outside world. His unorthodox lifestyle and his reclusively only added to his mystique and the public yearned to learn about his bizarre life. A middle-of-the-road novelist named Clifford Irving hatched an elaborate scheme to write Hughes’ ‘autobiography’ using faked interviews and forged letters that was so cleverly crafted that he fooled almost everyone. Let’s see why and how Clifford Irving pulled off this hoax … and how his scheme was unraveled.
Who Was Clifford Irving?
Clifford Irving graduated with honors from Cornell University. Beginning in the mid-1950s, he worked as a copy editor for The New York Times. His first novel, On a Darkling Plain, was published in 1956. He traveled through Europe, living at various places for short periods of time, and wrote two more books, The Losers in 1958 and The Valley in 1960. While living on the Spanish island of Ibiza in the Mediterranean Sea, Irving befriended Elmyr de Hory, a noted Hungarian art forger. De Hory was such a skilled forger that he amassed a fortune by selling hundreds of fake paintings to both art museums and private collectors. Irving was fascinated by his notorious friend. His next book, Fake!, which was published in 1969, was a biography of de Hory. Fake! was well-received and commercially successful. That gave Irving a crazy idea.
A Crazy Idea
After spending time with the notorious art forger Elmyr de Hory, and bolstered by the success of his latest book, Fake!, Clifford Irving got a crazy idea – one of those ideas that was so crazy it just might work. He met up with his longtime friend, children’s book author, Richard Suskind, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, in 1970 and the two writers hashed out a plan for Irving to write a purported authorized ‘autobiography’ of the world’s most famous shut-in, Howard Hughes. The public was clamoring for information on Hughes, so they knew readers would be interested in their ’autobiography.’ Since Hughes has completely withdrawn from the world and hadn’t; talked to the press since 1958, chances were good that he would never even learn about the unauthorized ‘autobiography’ and if he did, he likely would never bother to file a libel lawsuit against them. Lastly, there was enough information about Hughes in news archives that Irving, with Suskind’s help, could fabricate a plausible ‘autobiography.’
Getting Down to Work
Richard Suskind took the role of researcher for the fake ‘autobiography’ project. He combed through news articles about the billionaire recluse Howard Hughes and watched old interviews that Hughes had granted in the past. Clifford Irving called on some of his contacts in the forgery world in Ibiza to write fake letters that made it look like Howard Hughes had written to Irving. Some of Hughes’ handwritten letters had been published years earlier in Newsweek magazine, so the forgers had examples from which they could forge Hughes’ handwriting.
Clifford Irving met with his publisher, McGraw-Hill, to inform them that he had received a letter from Howard Hughes. In the fake letter, Hughes explained that he had read Fake! and admired Irving’s writing style. He added that he would like Irving to serve as the ghost writer for his autobiography. Irving showed the letter to the editors at McGraw-Hill who were over-the-moon about this incredible opportunity. Yes, they did have their lawyers look at the letter, which looked like a perfect match to Hughes’ handwriting, so they gave the project their thumbs up.
Clifford Irving and the top people at McGraw-Hill met to draw up a contract between the publishing company, Irving, and Hughes. Of course, Hughes was not present at the meeting, so Irving agreed to send him the contract for his approval. Instead, he sent it to his forging pals who faked Hughes’ signature.
A Bogus Swiss Bank Account
For the rights to publish the ‘autobiography,’ McGraw-Hill agreed to pay Clifford Irving an advance of $100,000 and to pay Howard Hughes $400,000. Through a series of forged letters, Irving, pretending to be Hughes, negotiated this portion to be increased to $765,000, which, as per Irving’s scheme, would be payable in a check made out to “H.R. Hughes” and deposited in a Swiss bank account that, the fake letters claimed, belonged to Howard Hughes.
In reality, the Swiss bank account was opened by Irving’s Swiss wife, Edith, under the name “Helga R. Hughes.” Edith had acquired a fake passport in this name and was able to open the account using that. Wearing a wig to disguise her appearance, Edith Irving withdrew funds from the account.
Promoting the Book
Landing a Howard Hughes ‘autobiography’ deal was a major coup for McGraw-Hill publishers, and they wanted to stir up some hype for the book, which was set to be released in 1972. When word got out that Hughes had authorized Clifford Irving to ghost write his ‘autobiography’, all eyes were on Irving. And he loved every minute of it. He gave interviews and appeared on television to stump for the upcoming book. Mike Wallace interviewed Irving on 60 Minutes and found his story about his interactions with Howard Hughes to be believable. When Wallace asked him to recount details of his many one-on-one meetings with Hughes, Irving told a story about how Hughes offered his researcher, Richard Suskind, an organic prune as a snack. He also noted, to the delight of the viewers, that one meeting with Hughes took place at a pyramid in Mexico. Irving fooled Mike Wallace into believing his story, but later, some of the cameramen and crew of 60 Minutes claimed they doubted Irving’s story.
Howard Hughes Says What?
Holed up in his hotel room in the Caribbean, Howard Hughes was watching the news and was outraged to learn that he had allegedly authorized an ‘autobiography’. He first contacted reporter Frank McCulloch, the last journalist to have interviewed him before he shut his door on the world. McCulloch reported that he had received an irate phone call from someone claiming to be Howard Hughes, but he didn’t believe it. He had read parts of Clifford Irving’s manuscript and it seemed authentic to him.
The Plan Unraveled
Howard Hughes persisted in declaring that he was not working with Irving and had, in fact, never met the man. He broke his self-imposed media blackout by arranging for a telephone press conference with a panel of seven journalists on January 7, 1972. The press conference was televised. Hughes insisted that he did not know Irving and that Irving was a fraud, but Irving insisted that the voice on the other end of the call wasn’t Hughes at all. People were starting to raise their eyebrows, but Irving and his publisher used Hughes’ fragile mental health against him, claiming that Howard Hughes was just being Howard Hughes … difficult and unstable.
Still, Irving agreed to take a lie-detector test and passed it. A team of handwriting experts were brought in. and they authenticated the letters. It looked as though Clifford Irving’s scheme was working. Then the Swiss banking authorities contacted McGraw-Hill to inform them that the check they had deposited to a ‘Mr. H.R. Hughes’, was actually collected by a ‘Mrs. H.R. Hughes’, a woman. Further investigation led them to discover that ‘Helga R Hughes’ was, in fact, Edith Irving, the wife of Clifford Irving.
Arrested and Jailed
Clifford Irving, Edith Irving, and Richard Suskind were all arrested and charged with various crimes including bank fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit fraud. Clifford Irving returned much of the money and was sentenced to two and a half years in jail. You would think that nearly pulling off the biggest literary hoax of the 20th century would kill Irving’s writing career. Think again. He published nearly a dozen more novels and non-fiction books after he was released from jail. In 1981, he wrote a book, The Hoax, about the incident. The book was made into a biopic starring Richard Gere in 2006.

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Whether you’re looking for pigtails, ponytails, French braid, jumbo braids, simple braids or you simply want to do poetic justice to your hairstyle, there’s nothing that beats creativity. Remember, good hairdo not only enhances your beauty but also protects your hair. Check out these 30 creative hairstyles to keep your look fresh.
# 1 Curly Braided Style With Fresh Flower Crown
This simple yet amazingly done hairstyle takes advantage of good hair to create a perfect spectacle for all to see. The hair is braided, and although it may look a bit rugged, the tenderness of the crown of fresh flowers makes it worthy of a second look. Works best for women with porcelain skin and blue or green (bright) eyes.
# 2 Contoured Braid
French braids are not only picture-perfect but also timelessly classic. Perfect for medium-length hair, this style is an effortless way to add some gorgeous waves for a mature and traditional look. The good thing with this braid style is that you can play around with it a bit e.g. to create side ponytail, triple braids or even milkmaid braids.
# 3 Lovely Purple Braids
For a pretty colorful pastel, why not try the purple hair braid? Not only does it bring a fresh supply of color, it brings a sort of care-free spirit with it, making it just the right bet for anyone who loves making their presence felt. Best of all, the style isn’t complicated and it still retains the classic beauty that is commonly associated with braids.
# 4 Go Blonde Braid This Christmas
Your braid can be anything provided you make it with proper inspiration. This blonde braid resembles a braided headband – creating a sort of crown. The idea is to create gorgeous waves that result in a cute do perfect for special family occasions like Christmas. For a better touch of color, you can introduce a few beads here and there; for instance you can use read beads for Xmas period.
# 5 Canadian Girl Inventive Braid
Okay, so this hairstyle brings a fresh new twist to the classic braid. Instead of doing the usual crown or headgear format, this style allows you to only work on the front hair making your face the centre of attention. It actually works pretty well especially if you have a beautiful face or nice lipstick that you would like to highlight – and it’s quite inventive, let’s say.
# 6 Vintage-Inspired Braid Ponytail
This is not your ordinary ponytail, there is just something about it that makes it visibly attractive. It brings back the memories of the victory rolls of the 1940s but at the same time it retains that modern appeal that everyone dreams of. You don’t have to start your side braids up on your crown, just focus on creating a fine finish with a perfect ponytail starting from the middle back crown of your head, all the way down to the end of your neck.
# 7 Cornrows With Dutch Braids
We like this style because not only is it trendy, but it keeps the hair off your face and is easy to manage. We also love the fact that it’s edgy and can be worn everyday either at home, school or even work. For more versatility, you can replace the extensions with a different color so your cornrows can acquire an enriched blend of color and creativity.
# 8 The Pretty Two Plaited Tails
This whimsical braiding makes for a powerful and wholesome look, perfect for laid-back lifestyle. Two braids emerge, dividing the head into two equal halves, and instead of converging at the nape, the two continue as two separate plaited tails. So pretty! We find this style to be the exact definition of effortless beauty with a touch of elegance to it.
# 9 Let The Sun Shine
Hair extensions are always a brilliant way to boost the volume and length of your braids. With this combination, you are sure to create a unique story with every style. And if you’re dreaming of sunnier days, you’ll definitely love the look of mermaid hair with box braids. All you need to do is have at least six cornrows done with the extensions reaching up to your back. Perfect bet for summer holidays.
# 10 Get Poetic With A Classic Hair Style
It is always a good idea to learn braiding techniques and all their options, more so ones which work best for your hair texture and length. Why? Because you will not find another braid hairstyle that can produce so many styles. If you have a long, thick hair, it may be a good idea to separate your braids to create an awe-inspiring plait.
# 11 The Double Braid Doesn’t Disappoint
This cute and relaxed hairstyle is perfect for just about anyone with long, bubbly hair. Best of all, you can create it on your own at home only that you need to secure it with a hairband at the end to prevent it from losing the braid-work. Fortunately, this free-form style does not come with many strict instructions and you can always get it done to perfection should anything go wrong.
# 12 Go African With Your Braid
If you’re torn between wearing the classic braid and adorning a well-structured Ghanaian braid, then why not combine the two to achieve a clone? The icing on the cake is that you can extend the ponytails for as long as you want even if your hair is not that long. Not only suitable as a black women hairstyle but also perfect for anyone who would like to introduce a new twist to the classical braid.
# 13 Complete Freedom With This Vintage Hairdo
Bored of a rusty braiding technique? Why not adopt a new, cool and relaxed hairdo like the vintage braid that’s renowned for producing perfect results on blonde hair? You only need to separate the hair at the crown of your head and then proceed to create two tails that can stretch up to the breast level or as long as your hair is.
# 14 Middot Hairstyle For Cute Look
Who said you can’t wear French braid if your hair is short? This style allows you to bring out the best in your hair so you can braid it all the way down to your nape and still look great. Perfect for an easy day at the office or for your little ones during school holidays.
# 15 Orange Braid For Outdoor Love
If you’re not a fan of the single braid because you find it too matronly, this new style might get you reconsidering your options. You only need to section off your hair at the crown of your head and braid it all the way down until you reach the top of your neck. Then you can gradually bring the pieces on the sides to the mix as you braid further downwards. You can then tie a ribbon or an elastic band when done.
# 16 Beyond The Ponytail
Braiding a nice supply of cornrows is an art that requires patience and mastery. Fortunately, the end results are always something worth smiling about. This hairstyle marries wow-factor in cornrows with the classic nature of French braids to create a nice, girly look. Perfect for a visit out with friends or even for everyday wear, this style is relatively easy to maintain as it’s relatively firm.
# 17 Double Dutch Braid
If you’re committing to better fitness routines this year, you should try this style. The two, low ponytails not only help keep you balanced during intensive workout sessions such as yoga (they make it easy to nail the headstand) but also remain perfectly in place even when engaged in a sweat inducing gym-class. Best of all, you can create them for a morning workout and replace just in time for the happy hour.
# 18 The Boxer Braid
This is a cute hairstyle that works best with almost all hair lengths. You can use hair extensions if you want longer ponytails or simply stretch it out to the limit of your natural hair length. Whichever way you look at it, this stands out as yet another perfect hairstyle for fitness freaks. The beauty about this style is that it showcases the beauty of your hair, right from the roots and the crown of your head.
#19 Slightly Dyed Classic French Braids
The good thing with French braids is that they can be anything you make them provided you have proper inspiration on how to go about it. This particular style follows the usual rules of French braiding i.e. diving your hair into two from the crown of your head and then braiding it all the way down to form two ponytails. You can dye parts of the hair to create eye-catching diversity.
#20 Golden Faux Braids
We all do love braids, but sometimes it’s a good idea to enhance it just a bit. Faux braids are a perfect way to add creativity to your hairstyle especially if you’re bored with the usual ponytail layout. The golden color adds a touch of sophistication to what would otherwise be considered a matriarchal style. This hairstyle is perfect for important occasions or memorable evenings.
# 21 Waterfall Braid Combo
Whether you’re turning up for a charged Brazilian Samba festival or are simply planning to spend a few moments by the beach-side, this waterfall braid combo offers you all the beauty and versatility you need to make a lasting impact. You can either try it on medium or long hair. Alternatively, you can stretch the limits a little bit to create a beautiful up do.
# 22 Neat Double French Braids (Separate ties)
This hairdo works pretty well for people with multiple layers in their hair because it does a good job in capturing all the shorter pieces. You still get the benefit of retaining the iconic ponytails that are typical the French braid. Generally speaking, this is your go-to style if you’re planning to go out for a party tonight or if you have a yoga class to attend later in the day.
# 23 Sunset Braids
This style allows you to curl your hair first to add a bit of texture and give the braids some grip – some prefer to coat it with hairspray. A perfect style for those with long hair, although medium-sized hair can also work with a matching extension. The key is to create a braid from your temple following downwards to the nape until you reach your preferred ponytail length.
# 24 Miss Blue Plaits
If you’re the kind that likes trying out new styles, particularly ones that are colorful and conspicuous, you’ll definitely want to try this style out. You can wear it with your jeans for a casual walk around town or bikini for an evening’s stroll on the beach. Even better if you have blue eyes and blonde hair and are looking to bring a fresh twist to your look.
# 25 The Simple, Weekend Braid
A braid with ponytails may bring back memories of school days, but the modern versions are anything but childish. If you’re looking for a fuss-free hairdo, a braided option such as this one can be ideal for you. Whether you’re straight hair, brunette or blonde this casual look can work for you. The key is to make the ponytails as cute as possible and direct all attention to your beautiful face.
#26 The Bubbly Braid
Your ultra-long hair will come to your rescue if you get this hairdo right. This is because it shifts from the norm (the classic double ponytail format) allowing you to explore with all your hair from top to nape. What we like about this style is that it puts the hair together in such a nice way and still leaves you with the freedom to create a fancy ponytail. The style is quite secure and therefore suitable a few days of use unlike other styles that can only be worn for a few hours (e.g. when going to the beach or gym).
# 27 Center-Parted Boxer Braids
Join a raft of noteworthy celebrities and beauties who sport the ubiquitous boxer braids. Popularized by celebrities of UFC fighters, this center-parted hairdo combines a slightly woven look that has its roots in ancient Africa (and has been worn by the Kardashians) with the age-old French hairdo. Note: You can always use a hair extension of whatever color to match your style when you rock this style.
#28 The Ice Blonde Duo
Add flair to your look with this beautifully made braid. A perfect bet for your little ones on holiday or an easy day away from home. We like the fact that it remains true to the original idea which was born in France many decades ago and also that it’s perfect for winter wear.
# 29 Blonde Ombre Braid
The ombre trend seems to have taken over the hairstyle sphere, and you can just jump onto the bandwagon and impress as well. You get to create your favorite classic braid with pig tails and some hair bands at the end. Once again, this is a style that is easy to make.
# 30 The Vintage Look
Perfect for oval face shapes with hair of medium to high density, this rare vintage look is not only warm but also incredibly beautiful. A good choice for summer holidays especially if combined with sunglasses and some vintage wear. You can also go for it if you are looking to put up a superb throwback show with your friends.
The charm of French braid is boundless as it’s wondrous since it gives you the flexibility to place your hair in different angles, tightness, width, texture and sections. Best of all, it’s generally an easy concept that you can even try on your own at home or with your pals.

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Last night during the opening address at Fan Faire, John Smedley,
President of Sony Online Entertainment, proudly announced the
newest game in the company’s lineup – style="font-style: italic;">PlanetSide 2.
SOE is approaching this game a little differently than before, though.
As Producer, Matt Higby later stated in a Press Conference on the game,
they’re looking to revolutionize the genre of MMOFPS games.
Up until now, they feel the genre has barely been tapped and SOE wants
to be able to deliver the game in a way no one else has.
How does SOE plan to do that? Primarily through the community. Of
course, the developers do have some “crazy awesome”
ideas, as Smedley stated, but they also realize that some of their
ideas may not be necessarily what the players themselves want. So, in
order to address that, SOE plans on bringing in the community early.
Through open discussions early in the development stage, they hope to
get an idea of which elements players want the most. It won’t
stop there either, as they plan on presenting their ideas to the
community even after launch and let the players decide which elements
they want to see the most, as well as which elements of the game may or
may not be working as well as they may have hoped.
The idea behind style="font-style: italic;">PlanetSide 2
is to make it a large sandbox game, Smedley said. This would include
Outfit (or Guild)-owned bases and a large world in which the players
can explore and conquer in a new territory control system.
This isn’t the control system we saw in the first
In the predecessor game battles were always centered around towers or
facilities, or other choke points. For style="font-style: italic;">PlanetSide 2
the plan is to open up the maps and make many more areas worth fighting
for and around. Every section of the map will have value through its
resources. These resources are things players will want to fight for.
At least, that’s the plan. There will be a need and a desire
to capture every piece of the territory instead of just single points
on the map where all the action would inevitably take place.
The territory control metagame thus will drive the resource game. As
will have multiple regions with intrinsic resources,
some of which will be quite rare, the spread of these resources will
allow strategic planning on where players want to focus their energies
and forces. And since the resources will always be in demand the
motivation to continue fighting for them should leave players with a
lot of choices during their gaming time.
The territory control is persistent. So if your outfit is able to
secure a given area, that area will remain in your control until
someone takes it away from you. The longer you’re able to
control an area, the more resources you’ll be able to get
from it. There are no resets so the battles will rage continuously.
Also in the way of a new direction, the game will offer classes for the
first time. However, the classes are not static, meaning players will
be able to switch between classes at any given time pending on
what’s needed during the battle. How does this all work?
Through the skills tree.
The Skills Tree is a very large, diverse tree which covers every aspect
of the game, from implants, to weapon attachments, to power ups to the
healing rate on your healing gun. From the skill tree players will then
decide which skills they wish to level up. Every 24 hours
they’ll be able to focus on which areas of the tree they want
to increase, and the skill up will happen whether the player is online
or not. Of course, to level up your skills more quickly, it would be of
benefit to actually be playing the game as certain bonuses can be
applied for specific actions within the game. There are caps on skill
ups based on the player’s overall level as well to ensure
that players still need to actively play the game in order to develop
The Offline Skill System serves several purposes. First, it offers
accessibility for those who may not have as much time to play as they
would like. But it also has the benefit that while your forces are
rallying and in the planning stages, players won’t feel like
they’re wasting time by not actively fighting. This should
eliminate situations where a player only needs one more kill to level
up a skill, so they just run off randomly on their own, ignoring the
plot of the Outfit or battle.
SOE intends for the skills to be useful as well. If a player were to
focus on skilling up their Vanguard tank driving skills, eventually
they’d be able to command a Vanguard with ease and grace,
increasing handling and allowing for more powerful and effective
weapons place on the Vanguard. However, that does not mean
they’d necessarily be efficient at driving or flying other
types of vehicles.
With a Skill system like this, it allows for Outfits to really begin to
specialize their areas of expertise. For instance, the goal is that if
a player were to see a large number of bombers coming over a hill in
Reavers, they can be quickly identified as a very skilled, focused
Bomber Outfit. The Outfit itself would also receive a bonus, like more
power for their rockets. This is specializing on the Outfit level, and
offering players a choice as to which Outfit would best fit their
SOE understands certain aspects of style="font-style: italic;">PlanetSide
didn’t work as well as they had hoped, and they are committed
to either fixing, completely redoing, or omitting those elements
entirely. These elements include such things as Sanctuaries
and slowing down gameplay. Shuttle times, and the inability to spawn
where you needed or wanted to respawn without an AMS. The end goal is
to take everything that was loved about style="font-style: italic;">PlanetSide,
add in the conveniences of some more modern FPS games, as well as
features from modern MMOGs.
All the while the number one gameplay goal remains framerate. In an FPS
nothing is as important as performance and with the new Forgelight
Engine the game will be able to be scaled downward to such a degree
that even the most modest of PCs will be able to perform well.
When asked what platforms the game will be available on, Smedley simply
responded that they are not yet ready to announce those details,
however he stated they are working on other things, and not just for
the PS3. With that, we will be hearing more on the
“3-year-plan” for style="font-style: italic;">PlanetSide 2
in the future.
Details on the revenue model are also not currently available, although
the game will have “some” free component to it.
There is no announced date for style="font-style: italic;">PlanetSide 2
launch or beta.
To read the latest guides, news, and features you can visit our PlanetSide 2 Game Page.


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Bangladesh posts current account surplus of nearly $1 billion
Quoting the Bangladesh Bank (BB) data, the official who asked to be unnamed said the current account balance showed the surplus of 739 million U.S. dollars during the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2015-2016 (July 2015-June 2016) against the deficit of 293 million U.S. dollars during the corresponding period of the previous 2014-15 fiscal year (July 2014-June 2015).
Bangladesh registered a current account deficit of 1.65 billion U.S. dollars in the last 2014-15 fiscal year for weakening growths in exports and remittances.
According to the official, the central bank of Bangladesh experienced a see-saw ride of ups and downs in the current account balance and overall balance of payments also in the recent months as growth in export earnings and inflow of remittances dwindled.
The BB data showed Bangladesh's export earning in the first quarter of the current 2015-16 fiscal year grew a meager 0.83 percent year on year to 7.76 billion U.S. dollars.
It also showed that the flow of inward remittances in the first three months of the current 2015-2016 fiscal year fell 2 percent to 3,930.86 million dollars. ■

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- Not only did Ralston Valley take down Standley Lake but they also likely took home the 5A Jeffco league championship as well.
The No. 10 ranked Mustangs came out victorious in one of the most exciting games of the season as Ralston Valley hung on to beat the Gators 3-2, Friday at North Area Athletic Complex.
The win broke a three way tie atop the 5A Jeffco standing, and leaves the Mustangs with a full game lead over Columbine and Standley Lake with less than a week left in the season.
But the game could have easily gone the other way as the Gators fought for the full 80 minutes tying the game early in the second half with a spectacular header by junior Taylor McRae who scored off a sophomore Kat Lopez free kick.
That tied the contest 1-1 after Ralston Valley freshman Lindsay Guerrero’s late first half goal.
But Standley Lake would catch fire offensively in the second half after McRae’s header, getting a pair of goals just a couple minutes apart.
Junior Kasee Horton and sophomore Emma Musson both converted second half goals to give the Mustangs a 3-1 lead which they needed because the Gators would score again to make it 3-2.
Standley Lake threatened to score the equalizer on a couple different occasions late in the game but Ralston Valley junior goaltender Renee Roemer made six saves that gave them the game, and perhaps even a Mustangs’ league title.
Ralston Valley, with their 6-1 5A Jeffco league record, sits on top of both Columbine and Standley Lake at 5-2., all with one league game left to play.
The Mustangs plays Columbine Tuesday (after our print date) but a Ralston Valley win or tie with secure a league championship.
But a win by Columbine could change everything. Assuming Standley Lake wins its final league game against Bear Creek, there would again be a three-way tie in the standings, forcing a tiebreaker (fewest goals allowed) to determine the league champs. Columbine has allowed one less goal than Ralston Valley, but depending on the score it could still be possible for Standley Lake to take the title.

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