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Jamie “Bats” Batley – Peterborough – Player Category (Box, Men’s Field)
As a player, Jamie Batley was known as an exceptional playmaker and goal scorer; a truly lethal combination. Over his career, Jamie won his share of individual awards and citations, as well as several team awards. Jamie was the Ontario Lacrosse Association’s Junior “A” scoring leader in 1987, tallying 55 goals and 112 assists. The following year, he recorded 68 goals and 66 assists, and was awarded both the Junior “A” Most Valuable Player Award and Peterborough Junior Athlete of the Year.
Jamie became a member of the 1990 Canadian Men’s Field National Team which competed in Australia, and an All-American Award winner at University of Maryland, Baltimore County Division 1 in 1993 as one of only six UMBC players to score ten or more points in a single game (1993 season, UMBC at Ohio State: 5 goals and 5 assists). Following his UMBC graduated, Jamie participated as a member of the Six Nations Chiefs, winning Mann Cup championships in 1995 and 1996.
Upon his retirement from playing in 2004, Jamie joined the coaching staff of the Major Series Lacrosse Peterborough Lakers, where he added an additional five Mann Cup championships over his 10-year tenure. Jamie continues to be involved in lacrosse in Peterborough as a “good sports citizen.”
Paul Day – Grimsby/Peterborough – Builder Category (Box)
Originally from Peterborough, Paul Day grew up playing minor lacrosse with the encouragement of his father Phillip (himself an accomplished lacrosse devotee). Through one year of Junior “B” and six years of Junior “A”, Paul emerged with two Minto Cup championships as team captain of the Peterborough Maulers.
Paul retired from playing after the 1997 season as a member of the Niagara Falls Gamblers, and shifted his focus to building and coaching championship teams; a passion that began in 1993 when he joined the St. Catharines Junior “A” Athletics. Paul has also spent time with the St. Regis Braves and Brampton Excelsiors of Major Series Lacrosse, and is currently the General Manager of the Peterborough Lakers franchise. In addition to his involvement with amateur lacrosse in Ontario, Paul has been a member of the Rochester Knighthawks coaching staff for 18 seasons, having won National Lacrosse League Champions Cups in 2007, 2012, 2013 and 2014. At the national team level, Paul has won three World Championships with Team Canada (2007, 2011 and 2015).
In addition to his coaching and managing duties, Paul continues to teach lacrosse at schools and clinics within Niagara. Recently, Paul began an instructional partnership that has connected him to associations in California, where he travels to share his love of the game as his schedule permits.
Roy (Leroy) Ledoux – Cornwall – Builder Category (Box)
In his 46th season as a member of the lacrosse community, Roy Ledoux’s impact on the lacrosse community in Eastern Ontario is unmatched. Roy began playing in the Cornwall Minor Lacrosse Association in 1965, and rapidly developed a passion for the game. By 1970, Roy was involved as a referee and house league coach, and by his third season, he had joined the competitive coaching ranks.
Roy coached the Cornwall Celtics Juvenile team to a bronze medal in the 1978 National Championships, and established the Cornwall Flames Senior “B” Team in 1981. Although the team was short-lived, Roy learned from his involvement and rededicated his efforts to reviving the Cornwall Minor Lacrosse program. First as a coach, and then as a team manager, fundraising coordinator, association president and finally as Zone 5 Director, Roy oversaw the resurgence of the Cornwall Celtics and an expansion to eight associations within Zone 5.
Beginning in 2006, Roy dedicated his efforts to the resurrection of the Cornwall Junior “B” lacrosse team and then spearheaded efforts to introduce the Akwesasne Indians to the Junior “A” league from 2009 through 2011. The Indians eventually reclassified to the Junior “B” league, where Roy became the team manager. Under his direction, the Akwesasne Indians won their first franchise Founders Cup championship in 2015. Roy is still actively involved in both the Akwesasne and Cornwall associations, where his continuous connection has translated into a positive lacrosse experience for generations of young players in Eastern Ontario.
Scott “Scotty” McMichael** – Brooklin – Player Category (Box)
The phrases “toughest defender,” “fastest in transition” and “team leader” are often mentioned when former teammates and opponents describe what it was like to play with Scott McMichael. According to Peter Vipond (himself an Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame member inducted in 2004), there is little appreciation for how good Scott was playing at both ends of the floor. Despite his prominently defensive role, he averaged at least one point per game throughout his Junior and Senior lacrosse careers.
After winning the Founders Cup as a member of the Scarborough Saints in 1985, Scott joined the Major Series Lacrosse Brooklin Redmen where he was an Assistant Captain of the 1988 and 1990 Mann Cup Championship teams. To those he played with, he was a respected and proud member of the Redmen organization who was characterized by his strong work ethic, leadership abilities and the capacity to bring out the very best in his teammates.
Ken “Monster” Montour – Ohsweken – Player Category (Box, Men’s Field)
Ken’s playing career began in his hometown of Ohsweken as a goaltender of the Six Nations Minor Lacrosse Association. As a box goaltender, Ken was the recipient of the Larry Ruse Award (awarded to the midget goaltender in box lacrosse who posts the best GAA) in 1995, and in the same year, was recognized for his outstanding play as a participant in the Indigenous Games held in St. Paul, Minnesota.
In 1996 and 1999, Ken was a member of the Iroquois Nationals Men’s Field Lacrosse U-19 team which competed in Japan and Australia, respectively. Also in 1999, Ken was named the Ontario Lacrosse Junior “A” League’s Most Valuable Player and was a Tom Longboat Award (an honour bestowed to outstanding First Nations athletes and sportsmen) finalist. Ken was a four-time member of the Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association championship Brock Badgers university men’s field lacrosse team, and was presented with the Ontario University All-Star Award and Championship Game Most Valuable Player Award in 2003.
Ken played his entire Junior “A” and Senior “A” career in Six Nations with the exception of the 2001 and 2002 seasons, where he travelled to the west coast to participate as a member of the Coquitlam Adanacs of the Western Lacrosse Association, who captured the Mann Cup championship in 2001. As a professional player, Ken was a member of the National Lacrosse League’s Buffalo Bandits, where he won the league’s Top Goaltender Award in 2009. An injury sustained during the following season forced Ken into early retirement, though he continues to work as a goaltending coach both in Six Nations and in indigenous reservations throughout the United States and Canada to share his passion for the game.
Bert Russell – Brampton – Veteran Category (Box)
Throughout his illustrious 17-year playing career, Bert Russell consistently finished in the top 5 on his team and top 10 in the league. As a player for the Brampton Junior “A” Excelsiors, Bert’s strongest assets were his outstanding speed and excellent shot. In 1955, Bert was acquired on loan to the Long Branch Monarchs to bolster their quest for the Minto Cup, which they won with his contributions. That same year, Bert was selected as Most Valuable Player by the Brampton Excelsiors.
Aside from two seasons, Bert was an Excelsior from start to finish. By the time he retired from playing, he had won two Minto Cup championships, had been a finalist on three Mann Cup teams and won several Ontario Lacrosse provincial championships beginning in the Midget Minor division and culminating in Major Series.
In addition to lacrosse, Bert was a multisport athlete who was recognized for his proficiency in track and field, football and basketball. Bert continues to stay active on the tennis court and golf course, though he maintains that his passion for lacrosse will never fade.
The Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum is located at Lock 3 of the Welland Canal Parkway in St. Catharines, Ontario. Please contact Chuck Miller (firstname.lastname@example.org) for further information related to the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and its members.


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Cost Reductions Possible From Improved Cash Transfer Management
NSIAD-93-58: Published: Nov 18, 1992. Publicly Released: Nov 18, 1992.
- Full Report:
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO assessed the Agency for International Development's (AID) management of legislatively required separate accounts under its foreign economic assistance program.
GAO found that: (1) AID does not always retain cash transfer funds in the U.S. Treasury for as long as possible to minimize costs; (2) foreign governments are able to earn interest on cash transfer funds which, under the applicable grant agreements, they can use for the same purposes as the principal; (3) under other AID grant programs, such interest would have to be repaid; (4) Israel has earned about $162.9 million in interest, and Poland has earned about $31.3 million in interest on AID grant funds; (5) options to improve AID cash management include direct AID payments for debts or reimbursements for imports and depositing cash transfer funds in separate accounts with the interest accruing to the United States; and (6) AID was unaware of the extent to which its disbursements were excess to the recipients' needs and to which recipients earned interest on cash grants.
Recommendation for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In March and August 1993, AID issued new guidance for cash transfer payment procedures as GAO recommended. AID now requires either direct payment procedures or the return to the United States of interest earnings in order to lower federal borrowing costs. AID also instituted regular reporting requirements on the status of cash transfer accounts. The extent of monetary benefits will depend on when and how AID implements its new guidance and what exemptions it allows. Any exemptions must be made on a case-by-case basis only on foreign policy grounds, and then only when a strong case can be made that retention of interest earnings by the recipient is in the national interest of the United States.
Recommendation: The Administrator, AID, should: (1) require the use of whichever lower cost option is consistent with the purpose and objectives of each transfer; (2) justify any exemption from the use of the lower cost option on a case-by-case basis; and (3) adopt standardized requirements for periodic reporting on the status of separate accounts to AID headquarters in Washington.
Agency Affected: United States Agency for International Development

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KALA NEERJANAM AT NATIONAL LEVEL
Tirupati, 21 July 2014: The final round selections for the unique programme “Kala Neerajanam” designed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams(TTDs) with an aim to provide an opportunity to the local (from the state) budding talents in the field of classical arts including vocal, bharatanatyam or kuchipudi and instrumental music to perform in the abode of Lord Venkateswara concluded at Mahati Auditorium in Tirupati on Monday with the finalists performing their skills.
Tirupati JEO Sri P Bhaskar who attended this programme as Chief Guest said, that hence forth this Kalaneerajanam will be conducted regularly to identify the local talents and give them an opportunity to perform at Tirumala and other TTD related temples. “This programme will be soon conducted in other states also and will be a national event”, he maintained.
The JEO said, the top three finalists who are selected in the respective art forms will be given opportunity to perform on Nada Neerajanam platform at Tirumala, Unjal seva and Sahasra Deepalankara Seva and at TTD sub-temples respectively.
“The second round of selections will be for the districts of West Godavari, Guntur, Krishna and Prakasam districts and the dates will be announced soon. The local artistes can make use of this selection programme”, he maintained.
Meanwhile judges Sri Pudukkotai Krishnanmurthy and Sri Annavarapu Ramaswamy complimented TTD for this innovative idea as this programme provided an opportunity to many budding talents to exhibit their skills.
HDPP Special Officer Sri Sriram Raghunath, SVBC Liaison Officer Sri Venkata Sharma and others were also present.
ISSUED BY TTDs PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, TIRUPATI

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Published 10:43 am Monday, April 22, 2013
A gooseneck trailer was reported stolen to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office at 10:25 a.m. Saturday near Lyle.
An Alden resident reported a disc harrow missing and farm equipment being cut up, possibly for the scrap metal, to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office around 3 p.m. Saturday.
A tan building in Twin Lakes was reported broken into to the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office around noon on Friday.
A green mountain bike was reported missing from 214 College St. to Albert Lea police at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Intoxicated man calls police
Albert Lea Police received a call around 2 a.m. Saturday from a subject who was reportedly “very drunk” that there was a suicide bomb near the Aragon bar. Police investigated and found no evidence.
Cougar reportedly seen
Albert Lea Police responded to a possible sighting of a cougar near Martin Road around 8 a.m. Saturday. After also checking around Edgewater Park, police were unable to locate the animal but did notify a game warden.
Two juveniles were cited, both for drug paraphernalia, and one for possession of a small amount of illegal drugs, around midnight Saturday in Albert Lea, according to police reports.
Possible fight reported
Albert Lea police responded to a report of a possible fight near the Nasty Habit Bar, 134 W. William St., at 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Police were unable to locate all parties or a victim, according to reports.
A large sinkhole in an alley near 707 Clark St. was reported to Albert Lea Police at 10:41 a.m. Sunday. Police advised that since it was on private property the owner would need to take care of it.
Officers pursue subject on foot
Albert Lea Police, assisted by Freeborn County Sheriff’s deputies, responded on foot to a report of a male in blue jeans and a black sweatshirt near St. Thomas Avenue around 10 p.m. Sunday. A stolen gun from Mower County was recovered, but the subject was not located, according to reports. Mower County assisted with its canine unit.


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Stuck somewhere in between the 17th-century ambience and 21st-century facilities, Nuwakot is one of the most attractive destinations of Nepal. Albeit there are not many attractions to see, the Nuwakot Palace and its Durbar Square in itself are enough to draw the travellers who love to delve deep down the back alley of history. Before the offbeat destination it is now, Nuwakot used to be a place of utmost historical significance. Located around 75 kilometres west of Kathmandu, and above the confluence of the rivers Trisuli and Tandi, Nuwakot once used to be the historic capital town of the great kingdom of Kathmandu Valley, back when monarchy still existed.
History of Nuwakot
Nuwakot was a busy trading hub on the important Salt Trade route between India and Tibet. For a long period, it served as a vantage point for the lookout on the western entrance of the Valley. In the 18th century, many battles were fought between the Mallas and the Gorkhas, and sometimes the Chinese as well, over the ownership of the fort and the Nuwakot region. Finally, it rested in the hands of Gorkha ruler Prithvi Narayan Shah, who is also considered as the mastermind of modern, united Nepal. He is the one who expanded the original fort complex into a palace, added the amenities and made it what it is now.
Although crumbling from the weight of age and the added burden of the 2015 Nepal earthquake, the grandeur that it once had can still be witnessed in bits and pieces. The Nuwakot fort and palace is the principal attraction in the region. The etymology of the name comes from the belief that there are nine (nawa) hills in the region, each of which stands for a sacred site (kort), dedicated to a particular deity. Together they look after the valley, giving Nuwakot district the name City of Nine Hills.
Grandeur of Nuwakot Durbar
The block fortress of Nuwakot perched atop a hill is the culminating point of it all. From afar, the landscape looks like a painting on canvas, where the brushes have etched an archaic edifice rising from a rugged highland covered with sparse forests. The road winding up to the fortress is dusty and offers a spectacular view of the valley. There is a barrack of Nepal army in front of the palace, maintaining the tradition of it being a strong holdfast. The Nuwakot fortress on the other side still stands with all its seven storeys of Newari architectural glory but with only a fraction of its strength. Time and natural calamities have weakened its roots and authorities have kept it supported with scaffoldings.
In front of the citadel, a beautifully curated garden marks the path to the old barracks and prison cells called Garad Ghar and the dance hall namely Ranga Mahal. They too are in a state of ruin, but the once-prominent magnificence can be observed from whatever is left. There are a couple of Vishnu shrines right in front of them.
Nearby stands the Bhairav Temple, a shrine of the God of Annihilation, the destructive manifestation of Shiva. The temple has similar red brick construction and a traditional Newari origin and is looked after by the local community. The smear marks od sindoor on the ancient carved door is a mark of how revered they consider the shrine to be. A bell hangs in front of it for the devotees to pay their respects. Beyond the temple, the edge of the land offers a breathtakingly beautiful view of the western part of the valley, covered in small toyland-ish villages and rice terraces.
There is another small shrine in the region, but it is not in use anymore. Right before the Nuwakot fortress there lies the Taleju Temple on a small hillock. Built in around 1564, this is the temple for goddess Taleju, whom the Malla dynasty followed. The local tradition of worshipping a young girl as goddess Kumari Devi comes from this deity - Kumari is considered as a reincarnation of Taleju.
The Eclectic Culture
The Durbar Square turns into a festive arena full of colours and celebrations during the Sindure Jatra festival. It is one of the main festivals of Nuwakot, celebrated during mid-April. It marks the Nepali New Year and corresponds with the local New Year celebrations of many Indian ethnicities like Bengali, Punjabis and Tamils. It is also a harbinger of spring. The festival is celebrated by worshipping the deity of Goddess Bhairabi on a wooden chariot, singing and dancing to traditional music.
Nepal is known for its diversity in ethnic cultures. Nuwakot is like a smaller Nepal within the country itself, with equal diversity in its cultural composition. Residents of Tamangs, Newars and Magars are common. It is them who maintain the agricultural fields that make the valley look so lush and green. In Nuwakot, they celebrate all the festivals that are celebrated in the more popular cities like Kathmandu. Gai Jatra and Indra Jatra are popular, and so is Kumari worship.
Attractions in Nuwakot
The fortress and its surroundings are not the only matter of interest in Nuwakot, though it is the central one. Being close to Langtang Himal, opportunities for hiking, trekking and mountain biking are within proximity of the town. In fact, the one hour climb from the bustling Trisuli Bazaar down the hill up to Nuwakot is a route that many tourists opt for.
The whole place is dotted with modest food and accommodation places to cater to your needs. View of the Trishuli River is also quite a spectacular scene and worth capturing on this trip. The river passes right through the middle of Nuwakot. Further uphill, this same river turns into a raging spot for water rafting.
If you are looking for an even quieter mountain retreat at an even higher altitude and perfect sunrise view, Kakani is nearby. It is famous for strawberry farming and the memorial park for the victims of the 1992 Bangkok-Kathmandu plane crash.
Although Nuwakot is mostly considered as a preferred weekend tour out from Kathmandu, the root of the significance of the town and the fortress it is built around much deeper into the history of Nepal and its evolution. It is from this fortress the downfall of the Malla dynasty was planned by the Gorkhas, who later went on to build Nepal as we know it. A trip to this place might not be on the top of your bucket list, but you should be checking it off anyway.

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GIRLS HOOPS: Tularosa dominates Cloudcroft, 68-11
CLOUDCROFT — It had been three years since the Cloudcroft Lady Bears basketball team last met their Otero County rival, Tularosa.
Backed by a double-digit performance by senior Cassie Vickery, the Tularosa Lady Cats (3-1) made quick work of Cloudcroft (1-3), 68-11, Tuesday night.
With only five upperclassmen and seven underclassmen, Cloudcroft is still a work in progress. One positive that can be taken away from the loss is that they didn't quit.
"The thing that I took out of tonight is we didn't quit," said Cloudcroft first-year head coach Tommy Mulkey. "We kept playing. We just have a lot of little things that we don't have. I coached that team (Tularosa) last year. From watching them, I see where they get that, and it's from years and years of playing together and playing basketball. We just don't have that right now.
"There's no way to really coach that into them, but the girls — they all have their heads up and they know we're going to keep working. They know what we're trying to do. We're just not quite there to get it done."
Tularosa jumped out to a 26-4 lead in the first quarter. Vickery had 14 points in the opening frame, while she knocked down a pair of three-pointers.
The Lady Cats' offense was well distributed throughout the night. They had eight different players score. Tularosa's defense flustered Cloudcroft all night. The Lady Cats went on to outscore Cloudcroft, 22-4, in the second quarter to take a 48-8 lead at halftime.
Vickery made four 3-pointers in the first half to tally 22 points.
Cloudcroft junior Sabina Judah had five points after she made a three-pointer in the second quarter.
In the third quarter, Tularosa decided to sit Vickery on the bench for a breather. Despite not having their leading scorer the Lady Cats still managed to flow well. Tularosa senior Ariah Gonzales had five points in the third frame as her team outscored the Lady Bears, 10-0, to lead 58-8.
Tularosa outscored Cloudcroft, 10-3, in the fourth quarter to notch the 57-point victory.
Vickery led all scorers with 24 points as she made five 3-pointers, while senior Anaya Holder and junior Sierra Montoya each finished with 10 points, respectively.
Sophomore Ember Cervantes had seven points, while Gonzales tallied five. Freshman Ciara Lechuga-Salazar and senior Cyan Fossum tallied four points each.
The Lady Cats finished six for 15 from the free throw line.
"Today, everything worked. Everybody was able to contribute to our team, get everybody scoring," Cervantes said. "We were able to find those open passes, those clean passes. Everything was just falling. We had backside boards that helped. Those helped for our big's as well. I think our offense worked really good."
Judah led Cloudcroft with seven points, while sophomore Laura Quick chipped in with three. The Lady Bears shot two for four from the charity stripe.
On Thursday at 8:30 a.m., Tularosa will take on the No. 1 team in Class 6A — Carlsbad (6-0) — in the opening round of the City of Champions Classic in Artesia. The Lady Cats are most definitely looking forward to the challenge.
"We're still a work in progress, and the distribution was good," said Tularosa head coach Patrick Garcia. "I was really pleased the way we moved the ball around, especially against that zone. We always say there's a good shot and there's a better shot, and the girls were really finding that better shot. We're gonna need everybody against Carlsbad.
"There's no doubt that they're the cream of the crop this year. That will be a great challenge for our girls. It'll be good for us to play that quality opponent like that and just find out what the measuring stick is. Our big's will get a good look at their big's. We'll not back down from a challenge and we're looking forward to it."
Cloudcroft hosts their annual Mountain Top tournament Thursday. The Lady Bears take on Mountainair in the first-round at 5:30 p.m.
"So, I think we're going to go into our own tournament hoping to get that first game and get into the winners side of the bracket, and then see what happens," Mulkey said. "I think the thing that Sabina's got to work on is I think in the past she's been it. It's gonna take us a while to get into more of a team kind of concept.
"We don't have that kid on this team that's gonna create offense for us. So, as a team we have to work together — all five girls — with the same goal which is pass, pass and then get good shots. That will come. That's one of those things that we have to develop. Our biggest issue all year is putting points on the board. Girls basketball right now, the way it's played, (if) you don't put 40, 50 points on the board every night you don't win a lot of games."

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Diaphragm pacing as a rehabilitative tool for patients with Pompe disease who are ventilator-dependent: Case series
Background and purpose: Pompe disease is an inherited disorder notable for severe, progressive ventilatory compromise. Although ventilatory failure has been attributed to myofiber dysfunction secondary to diaphragmatic glycogen accumulation, neural involvement of the phrenic motor system is also a prominent feature. Direct diaphragm pacing supplements respiratory function in other disorders of the phrenic motor system. Accordingly, it is hypothesized that augmented neuromuscular activity via diaphragm pacing would promote weaning from mechanical ventilation in patients with Pompe disease who are unresponsive to conventional, muscle-directed treatments.
Case description: Three patients with Pompe disease developed diaphragm paresis that resulted in chronic mechanical ventilation dependence. After preoperative inspiratory muscle strengthening exercises failed to improve function, fine-wire pacing electrodes were laparoscopically implanted into the diaphragm. Diaphragm conditioning was initiated the first postoperative week and consisted of gradual increases in stimulation parameters, lengthening of stimulation sessions, and ventilator weaning. Ventilation and intramuscular electromyographic activity were recorded periodically during conditioning to quantify diaphragm neuromuscular function.
Outcomes: During paced breathing without mechanical ventilation, tidal volumes increased, and 2 patients were weaned from daytime ventilator dependence within the first 3 months of pacing, which has been sustained over the long-term. A third patient reduced reliance on daytime ventilation, but weaning was delayed by malacia of the large airways. In all patients, pacing appeared to facilitate spontaneous phrenic motor unit activity during independent breathing without ventilator or pacer support.|
Discussion: The findings are consistent with the view that diaphragm pacing has potential rehabilitative value to reduce reliance on mechanical ventilation in people with Pompe disease, but further study is needed. Diaphragm pacing represents a paradigm shift in the management of respiratory insufficiency for Pompe disease that warrants further controlled examination.
Smith, B. K.,
Fuller, D. D.,
Martin, A. D.,
Lawson, L. A.,
Onders, R. P.,
Byrne, B. J.
(2016). Diaphragm pacing as a rehabilitative tool for patients with Pompe disease who are ventilator-dependent: Case series. Physical Therapy, 96(5), 696-703.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_paediatr/105

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Rated 4 out of 5 by Stu68 Nice Hotel
Hotel is in a great location. Able to park the car and walk on foot to most of the area attractions and restaurants. Staff at the front desk was helpful and met our needs. The part that needs improvement is the housekeeping. Besides emptying the trash, making the bed, and replacing towels nothing else was done. Room glasses were not exchanged for new glasses. Glasses that were left from a room service order on Thursday night were still in the room when we checked out on Sunday. Also had to track down a housekeeper and ask for toilet paper because that was not replaced.
September 16, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Path Comfortable Stay
We were at Sheraton Norflk for an overnight stay and it was really a memorable experience. The room was spacious and bed was comfortable. I especially liked the soft pillows. However, I felt the common area, the carpet pathway was a bit worn out. The hot breakfast was great with wide variety of options including fresh omelets cooked as per our ingredients in front of us. A pleasant harbor view walkway in the morning was excellent. All the staff members was very helpful and the valet parking option was really convenient as we reach late in the night and it was raining.
September 18, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by angeleyezmel too expensive
The hotel was beautiful but wat too expensive! I have stayed in rooms just as nice that didnt cost near as much! Almost passed out when i found out that parking wasnt even free, wow, nvr heard of such a thing! The cost took away from my vacation. I altho appreciated u allowing my dogs to stay as they are a part of my family. U shldnt claim they r free whn u included thm n my price tho. Overall wld not stay here again bc i can go to oceanfront and do better for the price n dont have to pay to park! The harbor view i was suppose to get wasnt much of a view!
August 23, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by LisaLisa A shining example of how a hotel should be run
I simply adore this hotel. Part of me..the selfish part...wants to keep it all to myself. But since I am only a 2-4 time a year visitor, I have to share "my" hotel with others. This is just such a friendly place. I mean, seriously. From the time you check in till the time you depart, you are greeted by name and also made to feel at home. It is a super busy place, always some kind of event going on, whether it be wedding, conference or meeting. But despite how busy it is, the staff doesnt give you that frazzled feel you get in most other places. Well done.
November 4, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by hdpower Very Nice Hotel
Enjoyed our stay , located in downtown Norfolk ..much to see and do within walking distance. The hotel, restaurant and facilities were very nice. Our room was decent but there was a lot of noise in the hallway with people walking by and being loud. The club level is awesome they have their own breakfast and h'orderves which is a bonus...not to forget the great Starbucks coffee !!! I will be staying there again in the future...had a great time !!!
October 22, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by Hadbetter1 This hotel has challenges
The hotel had a noise that sounded like grinding that was loud and persistent. First I thought the elevators where making the noise until I found out other folks attending our conference were annoyed by this as well. Parking is off site and inconvenient when raining. Valet is excessive. The food at the hotel was substandard. The breakfast items were extremely greasy, gravy, sausage, and bacon were soaked in grease. The room was not made up until late afternoon when trying to rest. This is by far one of the worst experiences I've had at a Sheraton Hotel.
May 3, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by JT5771 Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Very friendly staff at front desk and they tried to accommodate us as best as possible. Problem we had after going out and returning we noticed the bathroom had not been linen on bed not changed. Shift manager was notified and stated they would speak with housekeeping. After returning next day we noticed same problems. Notification made. On 3rd day we returned and not cleaning of bathroom or changing of linen still. We spoke with Manager at front desk and she gave us SPG points for our problems and comp breakfast buffet tickets. Breakfast staff very friendly, but sausage was over cooked and bacon slightly burned also. Everything else was good, excellent omelet station and chef. We were also not charged for valet parking due to issues we had.
July 22, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Peacegirl Loved the location on the river
My room over looked the river and some Navy ships being repaired. The restaurant also overlooked the river. Beautiful place to have a restful stay.
November 17, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by 4wayreunion Family Reunion Outstanding
The hotel and its staff were wonderful. We held our reunion activities there and the staff were more than helpful. The facilities were superb. I can say this honestly, not only was the hotel hosting our function but they were professional and quite organized while they were hosting two other family reunions, a national sporting event, a national battleship crew reunion and let's not mention that JazzFest was being held 1 block away. Rhoda, CJ(banquet captain) and Louis(banquet services) were FANTASTIC!!!!!!! Oh, and the FOOD for our banquet was great.
July 27, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by C2L1 A bit tired
The rooms and general facilities need updating. The public areas (elevators, wooden trim, walls etc.) need touch up paint or minor repair. The tent type covering over the patio outside the restaurant is full of cigarette burn holes and should be replaced. The lounge on the 10th floor breakfast bar has fewer offerings than the standard fare at lower priced Inns.
The shining star and saving grace is the friendly and accommodating staff. From front desk, to guest services, wait staff and bar personnel are attentive, eager to engage conversation and make one feel at home and provide advice on activities and close by amenities. These front-line folks all excelled. This is the draw that brings one back time and again. Great job and thanks.
October 3, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MrNittPicki Frequent Traveler
This property overall is Excellent & I recommended it for any occasion. The location is excellent directly of the water and central to downtown Norfolk's resturants, activities, and entertainment venues. The valets are professional, courteous and timely retrieving your vehicle. The Staff upon check in are friendly & professional, they quickly recognize my Platinum status and provide to me the services and upgrades that I am entitled even the exclusive Presidential Suite. The rooms are clean, comfortable and smell nice. Overall this place is great.
May 30, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by REDLOB Bad stay,staff don't care about there guess
I was there at your hotel on Saturday,the stay was awful and the staff did not care especially the assistant front office mgr. I had ants in my room and nothing was done I went to the front desk, the guy Jason gave my a coupon for continental breakfast,when I sat down no came over to greet me and I asked for a waffle and never got it. I went back to the front desk and asked for mgr on duty and the lady said she was the asst FOM, she looked tired,exhausted,and did not care about the situation. Although my company was paying for my stay I was not treated like a guest. I will not come back,and if she was the mgr she has no people skills.so not only I had ants that got on my food but I did not feel welcome and I will not be back there.....
May 6, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by jdubub Reunion trip
Stayed four days. Hotel felt old. No advertised shuttle service to or from airport. Cost versus facilities and dining on the high side.
November 17, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by GPA4 This hotel has great staff, but rooms need upgrades
We stayed at the Sheraton Waterside to celebrate our 7th Wedding Anniversary. All though the room was small and the furniture was in the room was damaged and could use an upgrade, the staff at the Sheraton Waterside made out stay enjoyable especially one of the head cooks in the kitchen named "RENA". She went beyond her duty to make sure the item on the breakfast buffet was want we desired. The Front desk clerk that checked us in did a fabuulous job in accomodating our requestsed room that was not ready at the time of check in.
August 25, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by PaterP this hotel is cheap!
Though the hotel's location was beautiful, the hotel was not. Paying almost $200.00 a night and then having to pay extra for internet access at $9.95 for 24 hrs was ridiculous. People walking in off the street were able to access free internet by sitting in the hotel's lobby. But people paying to stay there were not offered this courtesy in their rooms. Two bottles of water left in the room with a large sign that says "thirsty", but in very small print, one says "complimentary" and the other $2.50. You could choose to have your sheets changed each day or not. I chose to have my changed, but they were not. I was given one roll of toilet paper the first day and no extra rolls. I ran out the last morning and was forced to use tissues instead.
November 11, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by needagoodnightssleep Need a good nights sleep
The hotel has some excellent people. Ronnie on the concierge level and Kristin at the front desk make the stay better. Unfortunately they are correcting problems.
During a heat wave the hotels air conditioning didn't work. It went out on a friday night with the outside temperature in the nineties. They didn't fix it until 7:30 AM when somebody came to work.
The next night was the same but cooler outside. Engineering said it was working but it wasn't.
Being placed on the Concierge level as a business traveler didn't help as the rooms net to me must have had families of six. With loud families at midnight and kids running in the hall at 7AM.
Worst of all calls to the GM went unanswered. Not sure who was running the hotel but it wasn't smooth
July 22, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by tah60 Hotel room next to elevator
This hotel room was discounted through AAA and Sheraton hasn't let me down in the past so I didn't question it. The room was very nice, big and clean but right next to the storage closet and the elevator and was very noisy. I didn't sleep at all the entire night due to the noise. I went to say something the next morning at the front desk but they were so busy with other check outs that I just left and not a happy customer. If you are staying at the Sheraton in Norfolk, make sure your room isn't by the elevator on or next to the storage closet.
October 22, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by JP73 Outstanding treatment by entire staff
From the time I started the check-in process to departure time, I was extremely pleased with everyone on staff that I encountered. All were helpful and friendly, appearing ready and willing to go beyond the "call of duty" to assist. I had multiple meals in the restaurant and found the food to be extremely good and reasonably priced. Servers in the restaurant did not disappoint. Parking was not as convenient as I would have liked, since I prefer self-parking. However, I found enjoyment in there being so many attractions within walking distance.
September 27, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by blake23 poor front desk service
After several visits to this property over the years, I was very disappointed in the check-in service at the front desk. The individual was totally non-communicative, poorly dressed, had no name plate,would not pursue troubles with her computer accepting my charge card, would not respond to the fact that I was overcharged for the room despite my reservation of over one month, refused to check availability of club level rooms,and had absolutely no smile or idea of HOSPITALITY. It was really disappointing after being faithful to Sheraton.
July 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by SonofFrank Great Reunion Venue
Staff and facilities were comfortable and pleasant.
November 17, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by urkidding problems
room 951, paint in bathroom peeling, tub spigot loose in wall, no shampoo or conditioner and one soap in room upon check in, when room cleaned all soaps removed and one replaced, when seated in restaurant we were given no menus, when asked for menus were given only one, no bowls for cereal at breakfast - had to use coffee cup from bar, meeting rooms were overpriced ($475/day), no convenient access to waterfront (through restaurant) no laundry facilities, no courtesy shuttle for airport, room and restroom cramped, iron needed to be cleaned
September 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by DRMartha Wonderful stay, so we booked again!
We stayed at the Sheraton last year for the USS Enterprise 50th Birthday party, so when we learned the date of the USS Enterprise deactivation ceremony in December, we booked EARLY....The club floor was wonderful, as well as the Club Lounge. We have requested to get the same room for our upcoming stay, and have our fingers crossed that we will be able to get that same room.....this will probably be my husband's last visit to Norfolk, and I want him to have a great time, and I'm depending on the staff at the Sheraton to make that happen!!
November 23, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Rick911 An Excellent Stay
I stay at the Sheraton when I visit my daughter who goes to ODU. On my travel day to the Sheraton I ate Something that disagreed with me and caused a lot of stomach pain. The next morning I went to the front desk and explained my situation to Katelyn McMahon, the front desk manager. She quickly helped me with changing rooms and also got me a large glass of ginger ale for my stomach. I did not ask for this as she did this on her own. She was really concerned with my issue. I have stayed in four and five stars hotels before and seldom received such personal attention. Also Shawn in the Club Lounge went out of his way to also assist me and my family. As long as the Sheraton has employee's like this, they will be a success and a place where I will always stay.
July 16, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by BigBigJim Service Needs Improvement
I made a reservation 10 months ago to attend a family function and when I arrived they gave my room to someone else. They were able to correct the problem but it took over an hour for me to check in. then for my entire stay I had diffucult time getting services becase frontdesk did not set up my CC correctly. There were an experiences that were not so pleasant dealing with night bartender. There was a manager hitting on the person cleanning the room. I found his comments unacceptable. Besides those items the staff was very good.
July 14, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jay66 Very Good Stay
As a PLT100, I stay at a lot of hotels. This hotel has always treated me well with friendly service and decent upgrades. This stay I was there for three nights and was upgraded to a cabana room suite overlooking the pool. It was a great room with my own outside area by the pool.
The club lounge there is also good. I'm a fruit guy and they have ample fruit in the AM. The surrounding area has good walking and site seeing paths and it's right downtown. However, it's a little dead down there at night. The overall location is good for work or play... It's a straight shot to the beach, historical sites, and not too far from Williamsburg.
The only thing keeping me from giving this hotel 5 stars is you have to pay for parking. Otherwise, it's a solid facility.
July 3, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by TCB1974 Not What I Expect of a Sheraton
Got a corner room. Room was vary basic, bathroom was not the best. Toilet seemed to run forever after flushing and the tub drained extremely slow, so by the time we were done showering, the water was above our ankles with all of your soap, dirt, etc floating around with us. Also ordered food in the restaurant and we were very disappointed. The chicken wings were not cooked. First one I bit into was still bloody at the bone. Took them back, second batch was better, but still not as done as we requested. The calamari was very chewy and the salad was very bland. The check in/out people were not rude, but not overly nice either. Overall I was very disappointed with my stay. I've stayed at other Sheraton's and have never had this problem. I pretty certain I will not be staying at this one again.
September 10, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by LLC07 This hotel needs work
This hotel needs work. The elevators were dirty every time we stepped in them. Our room had a terrible buzzing noise which only stopped after my husband tinkered with the ac/heat and vents. Guests walking around at 2am isn't the hotel's fault, but the thin walls made it easy for them to wake us up in the middle of the night. Mattresses were incredibly uncomfortable and the pillows were awful and should be replaced with something more sturdy for your neck as these went flat the moment your head touched them. TV remote was broken.
October 21, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by MCNVA Great location & facilities
Convenient to downtown and easy access
City Dock breakfast is awesome!
November 10, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by 4jazz Just okay
While this is a very old hotel it's has clearly been renovated in recent years. My room however had dust on the furniture. I was harbor side and it was a lovely day when I checked in so I opened the curtains and was about to head out onto the balcony when I noticed a pair of dirty wet socks on the balcony. So gross that I closed the curtains. They were never removed during my stay therefore it is clear that a balcony check was not something my housekeeper did. Considering what other things someone could possibly leave out there, I strongly suggest that housekeeping take a look. The age of the hotel did show in the acoustics in the Waterside room. I went to a social in that room and the noise from conversations was almost unbearable. I found myself having to shout.
April 24, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MAmer Excellent service, Great staff
I reserved 2 rooms for 2 nights - both were very nice - rooms # 1063 & 1065.
From the time I started the check-in process to departure time, I was extremely pleased with everyone of staff that I encountered. All were helpful and friendly, appearing ready and willing to to assist.
The Club Lounge was very nice and well equipped to handle my daily computer needs, Internet and emails. I used the scanner and printer to reply some urgent business emails.
I liked and participated in the " Make A Green Choice" that Rewarded me 500 Starwood Preferred Guest Starpoints® awarded at check out for each night I declined housekeeping services (except day of departure). I was promised to get 2000 points for the 2 rooms and my stay.
My family and guests were also very satisfied.
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Police hunt for man 'who beheaded swan at beauty spot and stuffed it in his bag'
- A man is wanted by police for beheading a swan at a lake in Hildenbough, Kent
- The man was seen wearing a red jacket as he stuffed the swan into his bag and fled the scene
- Kent Police have appealed to members of the public to come forward if they have any further information on the horrific incident
Wanted: This is the unnamed man wanted in connection with the beheading of a swan at 18-acre Bennett's Lake in Hildenborough, Kent
A man is wanted by police on suspicion of beheading a swan and stuffing it in his bag at a picturesque lake.
The unnamed man seen wearing a red jacket, was seen stuffing the lifeless body of a swan into his red and black rucksack at 18-acre Bennett’s Lake in Hildenborough, Kent.
It's not known why the man took the swan, but some locals have speculated that he may have wanted it for his dinner.
The amateur photographer who took the picture of the man allegedly stealing the swan last week, passed it onto his friend, wildlife lover Steve Robinson - who immediately handed it in to Kent Police for further investigation.
Mr Robinson said: 'This b****** is killing swans in the Tonbridge area, here he is after putting one in his bag.'
Mr Robinson said his friend was fishing at the popular lake when he spotted the man apparently attack the swan on March 18, at around 4pm, cutting its head off at the bottom of the neck so it would fit into his rucksack.
The onlooker rushed over to tell the man to stop, but it was too late and the swan had already been decapitated and slung into the rucksack.
The man then ran off when he realised that someone had spotted him.
Kent Police have launched an investigation, but said no arrests have been made.
A spokesman told Mail Online: 'Kent Police is investigating a report that a man decapitated a swan in Tonbridge.
'The incident is believed to have taken place at Bennetts Lake on Powder Mills, between 4pm and 4.30pm, on Tuesday 18 March. Enquiries are ongoing but no arrests have been made.
'The offender is described as aged 20-30 and 5ft 8ins tall. He was wearing a red and black jacket, blue tracksuit bottoms with three black stripes and grey trainers. Carrying a red and black bag.'
Incident: Police confirm that the swan was taken from Bennetts Lake on Powder Mills Kent (pictured)
All swans in Britain are the property of Queen Elizabeth II, who owns all mute swans. In a law dating back to the 12th century, swans have been owned by the Royal household who once considered them a delicacy.
The swans were marked by a royal Swan Marker, a job still in existence, but it now focuses on offering advise to various organisations about the welfare of swans and vandalism against the bird.
Twitter user Angel Love wrote: 'Swans belong to the Queen, he’ll be imprisoned when he’s caught.'
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In the dead of night Reggie Fils-Aime and other Nintendo of America crew launched a video that knocked all of our socks off here at the Gamers Heroes team. Ok, I shouldn’t talk for everyone here, but for me it was a crazy moment to be a Nintendo 3DS fan. This opinion piece on the Nintendo Direct 3DS XL will be a little one sided as they announced a ton of amazing stuff to me. Check out the information bellow if you are a Nintendo fan because it will not disappoint. This overview and opinions piece on the Nintendo Direct video that dropped on 6/21/2012 will include:
- Nintendo 3DS XL Announcements
- 3rd Party 3DS Games
- 3DS Demo Announcements
- 1st Party 3DS Games Announcements
- New Super Mario Bros. 2 Announcements
- Nintendo eShop Announcements
- Pokemon Black 2 & Pokemon White 2 Announcements
Nintendo 3DS XL Announcements
The Nintendo Direct video started off with a bomb shell. A new iteration on the Nintendo 3DS has been made and is set to launch on August 19th alongside New Super Mario Brothers 2. The new system boasts powerful new specs with a 90% larger screens, a free 4GB memory card and a longer battery life. The new Nintendo 3DS XL will have a battery life that lasts 3.5-6.5 hours while playing 3DS games (instead of the 3-5 hours on normal 3DS) and 6-10 hours while playing DS games (instead of 5-8 hours). Best of all the Nintendo 3DS XL will launch at a price of $199.99.
Nintendo 3DS XL lets you get the most out of everything the Nintendo 3DS was made to do. – Reggie Fils-Aime
The announcement of the Nintendo 3DS XL is almost a no brainer. Everyone thought that the system was going to be announced during Nintendo’s E3 Presentation earlier this month. It is an interesting move to wait and announce it through the Nintendo Direct Channel. One problem I have with the design is the 2nd circle pad is nowhere to be found. I thought for sure the redesigned version of the 3DS was going to have a second stick. I think Nintendo is really missing out by not adding this feature. Plus now all the people that own a regular 3DS with a Circle Pad Pro will be stuck with an adapter that will not work for the new hardware. Especially coming out of E3 where they made a big deal about being able to use old Wii controllers for the Wii U I just don’t think this makes sense. Come on Nintendo! Where is the second stick for crying out loud!
The price point, however, I am ecstatic over. Still beating out the vita, with a 4GB memory card, is a huge move by Nintendo’s part. The $200 price point is a little expensive when considering the mobile games market, but I think they found a sweet spot where people will trade in their regular 3DS and have an easy transition to picking up the 3DS XL. Sign me up, I’m sold.
3rd Party 3DS Games
Reggie turned the video over to Damon Baker, Licensing Marketing Manager of Nintendo of America. Damon talked about brand new releases coming to the 3DS soon from 3rd party developers. Some of these games are releasing as soon as July while others are just teasers for what’s to come in 2013. Here are some of the games that were announced on Nintendo Direct last night.
Castlevania Lord of Shadows: Mirror of Fate
Play as part of the Belmont clan with the new installment of the Castlevania series. This 2D (in 3d video) looks like a return to good old fashioned Castlevania fun. Deep exploration and long game play where promised in the teaser clip. There will also be 4 playable characters, an intense upgrade system and giant bosses to really fill out the game with hours of fun. I am super pumped for this new game in the Castlevania franchise and am looking forward to more news soon.
Skylanders was an addicting figure collecting game that came out in 2011 where collector figurines where placed on a portal to transport your real life action figure into the game. The squeal Skylanders Giants will feature 20 new figures that are two times larger than previous figures. There will also be new Light Core Skylanders that, as the name suggests, light up while playing the game. The 3DS version will have a unique storyline just for the mobile platform.
I don’t really care about this game but maybe some people will. An exclusive coming out for the Nintendo 3DS and DS franchise is a game based on the Adventure Time TV show. Players will control Fin and Jake in the land of Ooo and go on Adventure Time like escapades. Thankfully the creative designer is actually from the TV show, so there’s that? Moving onto 3rd party games people care more about more.
Lego The Lord of the Rings
Now here is a game I can get behind. For some reason I always hesitate when picking up a game from the Lego franchise but as soon as I do, I never regret it. The Lego Lord of the Rings game will have actual theatrical dialog to make it sound more like the actual movies. Other than an awful pun made by Damon during the presentation, the reveal and gameplay has me very excited to have another Lego game in my collection
Did you play any of the Scribblenauts games for the DS? If not…GO DO IT! NOW! If you did then you know these games are fantastic. Entering anything into the text field with descriptions doesn’t sound fun to people who haven’t played it but the puzzles are addicting. New features include a completely open world atmosphere and streetpass functionality to see how people solved puzzles. Maybe I’ll actually be able to enter text effectively on the bigger 3DS XL screen.
Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion
I guess I should start caring about this game. A lot of different video game outlets including IGN have come out and said that this game looks kinda good. I don’t see it yet. To me the graphics look underwhelming and none of the paint and thinner gameplay has been shown. I don’t want to be constantly painting and scratching out stuff on a touch pad. It just doesn’t grab me quite yet. Epic Mickey will be Launching this November for the 3DS exclusively.
Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed
Le sigh… In a comically hilarious move they announced the new Sonic kart racing game. I think they might as well have left this one out of the Nintendo Direct presentation. The gameplay does kind of look interesting but it’s hard to get hyped for a kart racer that is not Mario Kart. Also, just in case you’re a Nascar fan, Danica Patrick will be featured in the game as a playable character. Like I said before, le sigh.
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
I have this game pre-ordered and possibly thinking about switching over to the newly announced collectors edition. New characters will be available in the collectors edition through AR cards along with a collectors edition box, 3DS case, artwork and what looks like a bunch of little character stickers. Not so much into the stickers but the collectors edition case does look very interesting. Nintendo also announced a demo for the game on the Nintendo eShop that launched today so go check that out!
3DS Demo Announcements
New demos were revealed for the Nintendo eShop. Kingdom Hearts 3D as mentioned above was released today and is a must try demo. Other games announced where Heroes of Ruin, Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, The Amazing Spider-Man and Rhythm Thief & The Emperor’s Treasure. The Lego Batman title and Amazing Spider-Man demos are available on the eShop now but as for Square Enix’s Heroes of Ruin and Rhythm Thief players will have to wait for them to drop later. Here are some logos for the new games that will be available to demo on the Nintendo eShop.
1st Party 3DS Games Announcements
JC Rodrigo, Senior Product Marketing Specialist at Nintendo of America kicked off the next section of Nintendo Direct. He first went over 1st party releases that are coming out later this year. He mentions the two games that were shown pretty heavily at E3 for the 3DS, Luigi’s Mansion and Paper Mario. He also went into first details on a new exclusive Professor Layton game and more details on New Super Mario Brothers 2.
Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
I am happier then a pig in mud for the new Professor Layton game called Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask. The game is a mixture of brain teasers and puzzle mini games that are crazy addicting. The game will give fans of the franchise a background on the professor and show him in his high school. The new Professor Layton will also support a new downloadable puzzle every day after launch for a year for free. With puzzles coming every day to this already addictive franchise I will try to be first in line to pick this up.
Super Smash Brothers Announcement
With a familiar sound and a backdrop of Falco, Nate Bihldorff, Senior Localization Manager at Nintendo of America butted in to talk very briefly about the new Super Smash Brothers Game. Nintendo has partner with Bandai Namco Games and Bandai Namco Studios to help build this game efficiently with staff members known for the direction of other Super Smash Brothers Games and other fighting games such as Tekken. Nintendo announced that development for Super Smash Brother started immediately after Kid Icarus, but it is still in very early stages.
New Super Mario Brothers 2
More info was released during the Nintendo Direct briefing for New Super Mario Brothers 2. The coin collection aspect of this game is starting to look interesting. There is a whole game mode built around collecting as many coins as you can, as fast as you can, with only 1 life. It looks like this game mode is going to be swapped between systems that streetpass. Nintendo has done a smart thing here by feeding into the history of speed runs and collection that has been huge tradition among Nintendo fans for a long time.
The video showed some other new additions including the flying tanooki suit, gold Mario power flower, gold rings to turn enemies into gold, gold block head and other features that players can interact with to gain a TON of coins. Everything looked like a gimmick to me when I saw the videos coming out of E3. However after watching some of the new footage of the new power ups it looks like New Super Mario Brothers 2 may be putting a nice new twist on an old franchise. Fresh mechanics are a must if this game is going to have the success that Super Mario 3D land achieved.
The beloved turn base franchise is coming back and in a huge way for the 3DS. Every interaction looks like it has an in depth video segment dedicated to push Fire Emblem into a new entertainment territory. I am heavily looking forward to this game and gearing myself up by playing the Fire Emblem game released on the Nintendo eShop for Ambassadors. A lot is still left to be unearthed about Fire Emblem but it won’t release until 2013.
Nintendo eShop Announcements
Reggie returns to the screen with some very interesting news on the Nintendo eShop. A little while ago Nintendo announced that they would be releasing first party games on the eShop as well as in retail stores. This may be a great opportunity for people that are lazy, like myself, and don’t want to run out to the store to get amazing Nintendo games. In this announcement Reggie also talked about new Coin Rush levels that will be available for New Super Mario Brothers 2. Finally some DLC content for a game. He made sure to point out that New Super Mario Brothers 2 is a fully featured game to try to cut off people nay saying the DLC. The Fire Emblem game will have DLC along the same lines.
Nintendo eShop Virtual Console Announcement
A few games will be releasing very soon under the virtual console section of the Nintendo eShop for a reduced price. Super Mario Land will be available for $2.99 starting today through June 25th. Starting on July 5th and going through August 1st Nintendo will be releasing 2 new Virtual Console games per week. Some of the announced games include The Legend of Zelda, Kirby’s Pinball Land and Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3.
Pokemon Black 2 & Pokemon White 2 Announcements
The Pokemon franchise constantly is a huge seller not only for the games but also for hardware. When I was a kid I remember yearning to have a Pokemon Blue and Red. Pokemon Black Version 2 and White Version 2 are direct squeals that take place 2 years after Pokemon Black & White. Players will visit the same regions with Pokemon from previous games and will unlock new battles with new trainers.
Pokemon Dream Radar
It sounds like Pokemon players on the 3DS will get a couple of extras that where announced in the Nintendo Direct briefing. The first game that I am super stoked for is Pokemon Dream Radar. Pokemon Dream Radar looks like an AR version of Pokemon Snap. Players can scan their living room to look for new Pokemon to add to their collection in Pokemon Black Version 2 & Pokemon White Version 2. It’s not a full Pokemon Snap game but it sure looks like something similar.
Pokedex 3D Pro
Gamers with a 3DS know about Pokedex 3D but the Pro version, which will cost a little dough, is an advanced version of that. Pokedex 3D Pro has all of the information a Pokemon fan would need. It sounds like the new app will take in your Pokemon data from Dream Radar as well as Pokemon Black Version 2 and White Version 2 to tell you vital information like when and how Pokemon evolve as well as what moves they will learn.
Thats a whole lot of news about the 3DS wrapped into a little package and delivered in a Nintendo Direct Video. I have to be honest with you guys, I have been doubting Nintendo lately after E3. These announcements coming out give me a positive outlook of hope. I can’t wait to get my hands on a Nintendo 3DS XL and play some of the new and innovative games coming soon.
What do you guys think? Are you at all interested in the 3DS XL? Do you think they made a mistake by not including a second stick? Hit us up in the comments!

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The ongoing International 2019 in Shanghai is heating up as the top eight teams advance to the upper bracket of the main event, while the first teams to be eliminated are revealed.
The current standings of the group stages see Chinese teams PSG.LGD sitting comfortably in first place of Group A with an outstanding score of 13 to 2, and Vici Gaming in second place of Group B with a score of 11 to 5. With that, PSG.LGD and Vici Gaming have secured their spot in the Upper Bracket of the playoffs along with other favorites including Team Secret and champions of The International 2018, OG.
Of the 18 teams battling things out in the group stages, European team Chaos Esports Club is the first to be knocked out of the tournament with Ninjas In Pajamas following shortly after.
The last series of the day saw PSG.LGD take on Team Secret in a best of 2 series. PSG.LGD outplayed Team Secret in both games to win the series 2-0, letting down the audience, who expected a closely matched series.
With that win, PSG.LGD is guaranteed a top seed in Group A with a 13 wins and 3 losses in the group stage. They will choose between the 3rd and 4th place teams of Group B, either Evil Geniuses or Virtus Pro, to be their opponents in the first round of the playoffs. Vici, on the other hand, will be playing either TNC Predator or Newbee from the 3rd and 4th place teams from Group A depending on OG’s choice of opponents.
PSG.LGD’s carry player, Lu “Somnus” Yao, achieved the feat of securing 1,000 kills at The International, right after Evil Genius’ Syed “SumaiL” Hassan.
Starting Monday, the team will engage in fiercer battles to move closer to the Aegis of Champions. All Upper Bracket games are Best of 3.


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- The now-deleted photo uploaded by Shaina Magdayao showing her with Jodi Sta. Maria, Raymart Santiago, Gretchen Fullido, and an unidentified person has caught the eye of many netizens
- It can be recalled that Jodi figured in a highly-publicized spat with Claudine Barretto over the former’s relationship with Raymart
- Since the photo has been deleted, it cannot be ascertained where and when it was taken
- However, several news outfits and netizens were able to download or screengrab a copy of the said photo
A photo uploaded by Shaina Magdayao recently on her Instagram account must have viral status before it was deleted by the actress from her account.
Several news outfits and some netizens were able to secure a copy of the photo.
It showed Shaina with Jodi Sta. Maria, Raymart Santiago, Gretchen Fullido, and an unidentified person.
Jodi’s cheek was resting on the head of Raymart while Shaina stands closely at her side.
Gretchen, on the other hand, is on the other side of Raymart, with the unidentified person standing behind.
There is no indication when and where the photo was taken.
Netizens also pointed at the fact that all of them were not wearing masks at a time when it was being mandated by authorities.
It can be recalled that more than a month ago, Jodi got into a highly-publicized spat with Claudine Barretto, the estranged wife of Raymart.
Claudine took issue with the rumored relationship of Jodi and Raymart, saying that the two should first explain to her and Raymart’s children about the situation.
Shaina did not give any explanation on why she suddenly removed the photo from her Instagram account.
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Shaina Garcia Magdayao is a Pinay actress, singer, dancer, and model. She was born on November 6, 1989 in Quezon City, Philippines. At present, Shaina is under Star Magic and is a talent of ABS-CBN. She started her career in showbiz with the Philippine TV drama series, Lyra. She later played the role of Rina in ABS-CBN’s Marinella. When she was 11 years old, she released her debut album with Star Records. In year 2000, the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards presented her with the Best Child Actress award.
Last year, Shaina earned the ire of some netizens for vigorously defending ABS-CBN. The network was handed a cease and desist order by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). The actress explained that she agrees that the network should not be above the law but she pointed out that ABS-CBN has not violated any. She also denied the accusation that she got paid to defend the Kapamilya network on social media.
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A new sanitary, high-intensity continuous blender, Model HIM-124-S316, provides low to high shear as required for high speed blending and/or homogenizing of dry solids, agglomerates, slurries or pastes when processing food or other contamination-sensitive materials.
Homogeneous blends can be achieved in as little as 20 seconds residence time depending on material characteristics, at throughput rates to 200 cu ft/h (5.7 m3/h). Liquids can also be added in small to large amounts through optional injection ports for de-dusting and agglomerating of dry materials, as well as for producing pastes, emulsions and slurries.
The unit’s horizontal, cylindrical vessel with a single high-speed rotating agitator is supported by externally-mounted bearings with sanitary type seals. Large radius welds joining the large-diameter, solid shaft to blending paddle stand-offs allow rapid cleaning and sanitizing. For wash down, water or cleaning solution can be introduced through the injection ports and retained by an optional gate at the outlet of the discharge chute before running the machine to dislodge any solids adhering to interior surfaces. A flanged outlet on the side of discharge chute allows draining of the liquid.
Constructed of #316 stainless steel and finished to USDA, FDA or pharmaceutical requirements, the blender is available with an insulated low-pressure jacket, or high-pressure jacket constructed to ASME code that can be heated or cooled, as processes dictate.
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January 17, 2006
FAA Approves Dream’s Fastbuild Tundra Kit for 51%
Dream Aircraft, manufacturer of the Tundra kit aircraft, announced that the FAA has approved its recently developed fastbuild kit as legal per the regs of the major portion rule. According to Luc Prémont of Dream, the company has completed as much work as possible on the kit while ensuring it still adheres to the 51% rule. …
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Once upon a time, in a small town nestled between rolling hills and a pristine river, there lived a community bound by the rhythm of nature. For generations, they had drawn sustenance from the land, their lives intertwined with the seasons. However, as the years rolled on, a subtle change began to cast a shadow over their idyllic existence.
In the heart of a bustling urban neighborhood, nestled between rows of apartment buildings, there was a small, neglected plot of land. The soil was dry and barren, littered with debris and forgotten memories. The children in the neighborhood passed by it daily on their way to school, never paying much attention to the desolate patch of earth. It was just another forgotten corner of their bustling city.

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The efficiency of workers rose at a modest pace in the final three months of last year, far below the gain originally estimated, while worker wages and benefits soared.
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that productivity, the amount of output per hour of work, rose at an annual rate of 1.6 percent in the October-December period last year, about half of the 3 percent increase the government initially estimated a month ago.
The report showed that labor costs for each unit of output soared by 6.6 percent, far higher than the 1.7 percent increase initially reported. The combination of lower productivity and higher wages, if sustained, would raise alarm bells at the Federal Reserve about inflation.
The 6.6 percent surge in labor costs was far higher than the 3.2 percent rise that Wall Street had been expecting while the 1.6 productivity increase was in line with expectations.
The big revision in productivity reflected the big downward revision announced last week in total economic growth, as measured by the gross domestic product. The GDP expanded at a sluggish 2.2 percent annual rate from October through December, not the 3.5 percent growth rate originally reported.
With less output and the number of hours worked remaining the same, productivity for the quarter looked worse. The drop in output also meant that unit labor costs were higher.
It was the biggest quarterly increase in labor costs since a 9.1 percent surge in the first three months of 2006. Both gains were attributed in large part to big bonuses paid to high-income workers.


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I had the great fortune that, on April 3, 2010, I attended a performance of Sir Edward Elgar's Symphony Number 2 conducted by Sir Mark Elder (of the Halle Orchestra) by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. It is, to my recollection, one of the best, if not the best, performance of music I have ever attended. Mark Elder's interpretation of this most difficult yet most lovely symphony is by far the most sensitively handled and the most accomplished. It was indeed a stunning revelation.
First, I would be remiss were I not to assert that Sir Mark Elder freely reveals and exudes a love for music that I have never seen in a conductor. He adores it, is not afraid to show it, however properly 'English' he is. Sir Mark Elder is a truly loving human being.
This being said, the recording by the Halle Orchestra and Sir Mark Elder of Elgar's Symphony Number 2 is, in my estimation, the best I have ever heard.
I have two other recordings. One is by the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Georg Solti. This is a fine recording and as a denizen of Illinois I am indeed a great fan of Solti, long-time conductor of the CSO, though indeed the recording is flawed. The effort is simply too much willed into being, an effort of will, the sound forced, the result not entirely beautiful. It is a less than natural interpretation simply because the performers 'will' a perfection into existence, when such a venture is destined to be not entirely successful. The Penguin Guide to Music says that this recording by Solti/LPO is the finest, yet I do beg to differ. Elder's recording with the Halle Orchestra is superior. It is, indeed, a perfect recording of a most difficult piece of music. It is not willed to be, but is simply a musical expression filled with a great tenderness and love, and deep respect for the letter of the music.
I also have a recording of Jeffery Tate conducting the Symphony Number 2 with the London Symphony Orchestra. This is a fine recording, as is the Solti. It is a grand attempt at making the piece breathe, with an infusion of tenderness not unlike that of Sir Mark Elder's. But again, there is here, as there is with the Solti recording, a forced quality which, inversely, results in a sometimes ragtag result.
Indeed, Sir Mark Elder is the finest interpreter of this most vexing yet most beautiful piece of music.
If you have not been to a performance of music conducted by Sir Mark Elder, let me tell you that you must schedule one as soon as you are able. He is that good!


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Well, JCK Las Vegas was, as ever, a whirlwind. I was there and back in a flash, my head left swimming with sparkling, colorful jewels. Oh, the jewels. I admittedly focused on rather large, show-stopping pieces this year (I didn’t even shop!), so the memories are of insane diamonds and sapphires, opals and tourmaline. But let’s talk about the people: After all, isn’t it the people behind the brands, creations, and words, that make it all worthwhile? Though we go to discover the jewelry, gemstones, new technology, and more, I think it’s those who stand behind all of those things that keep us coming back. I regret not taking enough photos of all of those people this year, but I do have a few to share. I hope that you made as many new, wonderful memories as I did to hold you over until next year!
Yours truly enjoying delicious cake (and laughs) with JCK‘s amazing editor-in-chief, Victoria Gomelsky (Photo courtesy Emili Vesilind)
The Kirk Kara family celebrates 10 years of JCK Jewelers’ Choice Award-winning designs. (Photo by the author)
Omi Privé‘s Niveet Nagpal and Adam Graham, rocking some sweet man brooches. (Photo by the author)
Trying on earrings from her new Vince & Prince collection with designer Dallas Prince. (Photo by the author)
The annual #VegasGems dinner with some new, beautiful faces. Clockwise from center right: JCK managing editor Melissa Bernardo; yours truly; jewelry designer Katrina Kelly; Diamonds in the Library‘s Becky Stone and husband, Devin Stone; jewelry designer Judi Powers; Piece of Karat Cake‘s Caylee Kozack; writer Peggy Jo Donahue; jewelry designer Shamila Jiwa; Communiqué‘s Rebecca Moskal and Christine Purdue (Photo courtesy Shamila Jiwa)
Pictured at top: Yours truly with industry legend Bill Furman and JCK managing editor Melissa Bernardo


DAS Audio’s newest line of sound solutions, the Quantum systems feature outstanding speech intelligibility along with aluminum (tops) and wood (subwoofer) enclosures available in a range of sizes and colors. With passive systems Q-3-T, Q-23-T, Q-43-T, and Q-10, and an active system, the Q-10A, the new Q-Series is designed for small- to medium-sized installations, venues with complex acoustics, and as frontfill and under-balcony sound reinforcement.
The Quantum Series is designed as the ideal solution for fixed-installs with complex acoustics because of the systems’ “vertical coverage” technology, making them the perfect choice for responding to a variety of challenges that venues pose, delivering outstanding speech intelligibility and excellent music reproduction as a result. The series was designed with restaurants, museums, hotels, cultural centers, conference rooms, shopping centers, and stations in mind, and availability in a range of colors means the systems can either play a prominent role in the décor or blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
The Q-3, Q-23, and Q-43 measure 10.5 x 12.6 x 12.5 cm, 18.8 x 12.6 x 12.5 cm, and 35.4 x 12.6 x 12.5 cm respectively, are manufactured with an aluminum enclosure, and can incorporate the IP-54 kit when required. Available in any RAL color (minimum order of units required).
The Q-3 has two operating modes (voice and music) that guarantee superb sound in any acoustic environment. The Q-23 and Q-43 have a system-integrated filter that makes it possible to control the system’s vertical dispersion lobe by 70º/90º and 30º/45º, respectively, thus managing and reducing the reverb.
The Q-10 (passive) and Q-10A (active) are subwoofers with a 40 Hz – 200 Hz frequency range, designed in an ultra-compact, low-profile birch plywood enclosure available in black or white. The Q-10A system is equipped with a Class D switched-mode amplifier, with two signal inputs, variable low-pass filter, and parameter adjustment (deep/loud) with DAScontrol technology. Low frequency clarity and reproduction make this an unbeatable system for delivering outstanding music reproduction.
To ensure peak system performance, reliability, and durability, DAS Audio recommends that only its electronics be used with this series. The DSP-226 digital processor and both versions of the IA amplifier (400 watts and 1000 watts) are the perfect match for the Quantum Series.


Has anyone ever seen this knife before and can it really be used on a bayonet? It is said that it can fit together with a AK47 rifle. Maybe it is a copy of some old military knife that was used back in one of the wars? The website that it is on is www.lducompany.com I am wondering if it can fit on any other types of guns or rifles. Does it look like something that would be used by Chinese, Koreans, or Russians. Here is a link to the knives page http://www.liangdianup.com/knives_1.htm and it is the knife with the number 406023 right at the top of the page.
Any help would be appreciated before I order it all the way from China :)


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Harry Potter X Cakeworthy Spring 2022- Hogwarts House Long Sleeves, Honeyduke Co-ord Sets, and So Much More!
Join us on a magical journey to the wizarding world- yes that’s right- our Harry Potter Spring 2022 collection is here! From Hogwarts House tie-dye long sleeves to Honeydukes co-ord sets- a collection has never looked so otherworldly! Take a look and find out for yourself!


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Red Lobster - Vancouver
Biggest issue for me is the price. For the quality, or lack of, the pricing is outrageous. Over $140 for 2 adults and 2 kids to eat at somewhere that really is not better than an Applebees or TGI Friday's when it comes to how the food tastes.
Our main entrée was deliciously prepared and the quality was perfect. The wait help performed all our desires to perfection, nothing was missed. I also ordered a shrimp appetizer and was not satisfied, tasted mealy.
My girlfriend and I had amazing lobster Alfredo and my mixed drink was mixed to perfection.
Great seafood..wonderful staff..great place for a special occasion

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Clostridium difficileinfection (CDI) is a prevalent nosocomial and increasingly communityacquired problem. Little is known about the productive cellular response in patients. We used flow cytometry to define inflammatory (Th1 and Th17) and regulatory[Foxp3+ T-regulatory (Treg)]cells present in circulating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from CDI patients. We consented 67 inpatients that tested either positive or negative for CDI and 16 healthy controls and compared their PBMC phenotypes. PBMC were collected, isolated, and stained for CD3, CD8 and either IL17 (Th17), IFN-γ(Th1) or Foxp3 (Treg) and analysed using flow cytometry. Twenty thousand events were collected in the lymphocyte gate (gate 1) and T-cell phenotypes were defined. CDI patients who clear the primary initial infection have greater numbers of nonCD3 PBMC. CDI patients who develop recurrence of CDI have a greater percentage of CD3+CD8+, CD3+CD4+ Foxp3 and fewer low granular CD3-Foxp3+ PBMC. These patients have greater numbers of IFN-γ-producing lymphocytes, as well as PBMC phenotypes represented by increased IFN-γ- and IL17-co-expressing CD4+CD3+. This initial proinflammatory phenotype decreases with repeated recurrence, demonstrating importance of timing of sample collection and history of symptoms. Patients with a history of recurrence had increased Foxp3+CD3+CD4+ and IL17+CD3+CD4+ populations. Hence, CDI recurrence is hallmarked by greater numbers of circulating CD3+ lymphocytes skewed towards a Th1/Th17 inflammatory population as well as possible immune plasticity (Th17/Treg).
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Greatness comes in many forms. Genius is a form of greatness. The ability to rise to power and to an occasion are indications of greatness. Great success and humility found in the same frame should also be considered a form of greatness. But what is greatness? How can we achieve greatness? Is greatness something we are born with, or is it something that we must acquire, or learn, much like a skill?
Greatness is a measure; the culmination, or total sum of an individual. It is not granted easily and usually is never attained as an express goal. Greatness is the byproduct of an individual's endeavours to succeed in his/her own right, in the face of adversity. It is the synthesis in our complete and unerring focus towards exceeding all expectiations.
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."
Indeed, Brown's message is a recipe for greatness. Perhaps the easiest way to describe greatness is to describe its antonym. The polar opposite of greatness is mediocrity. Individuals who strive just to get the job done, who have no finess, lack much to be desired with respect to the topic at hand. Have you ever met a great lazy person? The sentence is practically an oxymoron. So how can we achive greatness? Quite simply, love the job we do, so that when we do it, we do it with care and in such a way that we exceed all expectations every time we do it.
Excellence is striving to achieve your goals one day and once you have achieved them, beating them the next. This is perhaps a far cry from just success. Success is about never giving up. Excellence is not simply about not giving up. It's about outperforming everyone, everytime, all the time.
Indeed, Shakespeare said it best.
"Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them."
William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night
Some are born great, and some achive greatness. This is true, but those who are born great must remain great. Those who have greatness thrust upon them must rise to the challenge. Those who are great shine with a light of their own inspiring those around them.
So, don't try to be great and don't try to achieve greatness or you will be like the fool Malvolio. Strive for greatness in what you do. Greatness is like an art form. It comes from within and has no definite form until it has taken shape. Focus inwards and free yourself from the shackles of criticism - be your own critic. And of course, shoot for the moon and land among the stars.

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Having a surround sound system in your gaming room is a great experience. When enemies are coming at you from all directions, the sound can help tip you off where they are coming from by their footsteps or the bullets whizzing by your head. However, after getting married and having kids, unless they can’t hear what is going on, you might be relegated to the sound of the TV speakers. Having headphones can work, but they can get uncomfortable after long periods of time. They also don’t work very well if you are using a Bluetooth headset with your PS3 or a headphone and mic combination on your Xbox 360. Skullcandy, a leading manufacturer of all kinds of headphones and earbuds are trying to make a splash in the gaming market with the new PLYR 2 wireless gaming headset.
Inside the box of the PLYR 2 you will find everything needed to get the headset working. It comes with the headset, a puck-shaped transmitter with the Skullcandy logo on it, a USB power cable, a USB cable for charging the headset, RCA audio extensions, and an Xbox Live cable. Set up is refreshingly simple. You plug in the RCA audio extensions and USB power cable into the transmitter. The USB power cable plugs into your console or PC, and the RCA audio extension plugs into the transmitter on one end and into your audio device (like TV or stereo receiver) on the other when using a console. The RCA jacks for your console’s sound plug into the back of the RCA audio extensions. The Xbox Live cable plugs into the headset and your controller. If using a PC, you need to purchase a 3.5mm audio cable that goes from your PC’s audio output to the transmitter. I believe it can work with the Wii for the sound, but I don’t believe it will work with the voice chat option, with the few Wii games that support it. Before using the headset, I plugged it into the transmitter to charge the battery fully.
A lot of thought went into making the headset comfortable and stylish. The cushioning went around my ear without causing them to rub against each other. The left and right speaker sizing adjustments are taught, making noticeable clicks when moved. A wide range of head sizes should have no problem finding a comfortable setting. The head band has a cushion on the underside, making it feel better than just a piece of hard plastic resting on top. The yellow on the headset accents against the black, and the spiderweb pattern on each side gives the outside a texture instead of a glossy shimmer that can attract fingerprints.
While features are nice, if the speakers don’t sound good then there isn’t any reason to get the headset. Fortunately, the speakers have a great range. The equalizer does give a nice bass boost, but if you want to tone it down for playing some retro games the other two settings are suitable. The headset volume has a great range, and I never needed to have the volume in the top half of its range. However, little distortion exists as it gets louder, so you can turn the volume up as loud as you’d like. That being said, this is a stereo headset and not a Dolby surround system. It does make it a little less expensive, but if you need a surround experience, then you probably want to wait for the PLYR 1 which supports Dolby Digital 7.1. It also doesn’t have any kind of pass-through for an HDMI input, so setting up the headphones can be difficult due to the lack of connection types.
The boom mic does a good job for voice communications. The mic picked up my voice clearly, but is positioned far enough away that it won’t pick up embarrassing breathing from the mouth or nose. If you’ve ever experienced this in an online game, then you know how annoying this can be.
If you want to hook up this headset to multiple systems, you will probably need to be able to access the rear of your console easily. If you have any multi-system cables or some kind of switcher, this would be a good use for them. Otherwise you will need to unplug and replug the RCA audio plugs when switching systems. You also need to do the same with the USB plug if you plan on doing any voice chat. While this is annoying, it is not bad if you have a single primary system that you use most of the time.
After testing a wide variety of games against the headset, I can say that no matter what music and sound effects are going on, the sounds will come out crystal clear. Being able to listen without worrying about wires to trip over or pull out is even better. While this headset doesn’t have all the bells and whistles, it will run you $130, which is a fair asking price for what you get. If you can live with the few drawbacks, you’ll find a great bargain in this headset.


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Peran ATLM Dalam Penegakan Diagnosis Anemia Pada Anak Dan Ibu Hamil
Development efforts in the health sector which are being carried out in stages and continuously are aimed at accelerating the attainment of the level of welfare. Indonesia is still prioritizing efforts to improve the health status of mothers and children, especially in groups that are most vulnerable to intimacy, namely pregnant women, childbirth, and babies in the perinatal period. Anaemia in pregnancy results in bleeding. Anaemia is a condition where the number and size of red blood cells or haemoglobin concentration is below the normal limit value, the result of which can interfere with the capacity of the blood to transport oxygen around the body. The prevalence rate of anaemia is still high, namely globally the prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women worldwide is 43.9%. The prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women is estimated in Asia at 49.4%, Africa at 59.1%, America at 28.1% and Europe at 26.1%. The total number of sufferers of anaemia in pregnant women in Indonesia is 70%, meaning that out of 10 pregnant women, as many as 7 people will suffer from anaemia. This community service aims to provide education to the public about how anaemia is experienced, especially in children and pregnant women and the role of ATLM in establishing the diagnosis of anaemia to determine further therapy for anaemia sufferers, especially in children and pregnant women.