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Rae Sremmurd's Half-Brother Being Held in Custody After Stepdad Shot and Killed in Mississippi
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Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green confirms to PEOPLE that 62-year-old Floyd Sullivan, who raised Swae Lee, 26, and Slim Jxmmi, 28 (born Khalif Malik Ibn Shamon Brown and Aaquil Iben Shamon Brown, respectively) since they were preteens, died at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday from gunshot wounds.
On Tuesday, the Tupelo Poli
This Is Us' Sterling K. Brown Breaks Down Randall's Meltdown, Reflects on His Own Mental Self-Care
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This Is Us took fans through one "Hell of a Week," starting with Randall Pearson, for the first of three episodes focused on the Big Three.
After returning home from Los Angeles, where he helped matriarch Rebecca (Mandy Moore) with her mild cognitive impairment behind his siblings' back, Randall was confronted with a break-in at his Philadelphia home while his wife Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) and t
Inside Charlie Hunnam's 13-Year Low-Key Relationship to Girlfriend Morgana McNelis
Charlie Hunnam's relationship with Morgana McNelis is going strong.
The Gentleman star, 39, keeps his relationship with the jewelry designer, 36, largely out of the public eye but he opened up about their different takes on marriage in a recent interview with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM radio.
"I've been with my girlfriend for 14½ years, I think, or 13½ years," Hunnam said, adding his viewpoint on marriage was "sort of indifferent."
"She does no
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Brad Pitt is simply happy enjoying his life.
While walking the Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet on Sunday, the actor spoke to PeopleTV about taking stock of his life now.
"It's a beautiful day here in LA," Pitt, 56, said when he was asked the question. "We got it well, we got it really good."
He continued, "I got friends, I got lovely kids, I like my coffee, I like my dogs. I've got no complaints."
Pitt has six children with his ex-wife, actre
Little Dream Renée is a fan of Lil Nas X!
On Tuesday, Rob Kardashian shared a sweet video of his 3-year-old daughter making a joke about the Grammy-nominated song.
"Can I put what?" Rob, 32, says to Dream, who is seen lying next to her dad atop a mound of pillows.
"Can you put the horses in the front?" Dream hilariously says back while sipping on a bottle of milk.
Rob then bursts into laughter, prompting Dream to ask the question again, however, this time her famou
Aerosmith Says It Would Be a 'Disservice' If Joey Kramer Performed at Grammys After He Sues Band for Freezing Him Out
Ahead of a milestone weekend for Aerosmith, drummer Joey Kramer has filed a lawsuit claiming he's being blocked from performing with his band at the Grammys.
According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the musician — who filed the suit late last week — claims he was unfairly asked to audition for the band following "minor injuries" last spring that rendered him "unable to perform several concerts."
Aerosmith is set to be honored at the 2020 MusiCare
Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson Introduces Instagram to Her New 'All Fluff' Pup
Sadie Robertson and Christian Huff's new family just got bigger.
Robertson introduced her 3.6 million Instagram followers to the couple's new dog on Friday, calling the furry, white pooch her "Honeymoon baby Cabo Pop Huff."
"She's all fluff (and sass), has a blue eye, loves her monkey, can literally sleep anywhere, and loves coffee shops," the Duck Dynasty star, 22, captioned a photos series of the small dog. "Her middle name is Pop, short for Popp
Ready to Go Full-Out? Here's Where to Follow the Cast of Netflix's Cheer on Instagram
Look out Bring It On, there are new cheerleaders on our screens, and they're performing gravity-defying stunts and capturing our hearts. Netflix's new documentary series, Cheer, follows a Texas cheerleading team from Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas, that has won 14 National Cheerleaders Association National Championships and five grand national wins.
Incredible feats of athleticism aside, the cast of cheerleaders have real-life problems they are coping with, so after
Jeff Lewis Says Gage Edward Sent Him a Cease and Desist Letter After Disclosing Custody Battle
Jeff Lewis is revealing new details about his turbulent and ongoing custody battle with ex Gage Edward.
On Tuesday's episode of his SiriusXM radio show Jeff Lewis Live, the Flipping Out alum defended his recent statements about Edward, maintaining that a "majority" of what he was presenting was "fact-based."
"I've said this over and over, it would be defamatory to say that he's not a good dad. And guess what? I've never said th
Last Year's Oscars Winners — King, Malek, Colman and Ali! — to Present at 2020 Awards Show
The Academy Awards are less than one month away and the first round of presenters has been announced!
Last year's Oscar winners Regina King, Rami Malek, Olivia Colman and Mahershala Ali will be presenting the acting categories on Feb. 9.
"We love the tradition of having the previous year's Oscar-winning actors on stage to celebrate the achievements of their peers and are thrilled to welcome back these four great talents," show producers Lynette Howell Taylor and Stephanie
Steve Harvey's Stepdaughter Lori Harvey Pleads Not Guilty in Hit-and-Run Case
Lori Harvey is maintaining her innocence following her alleged hit-and-run.
Steve Harvey's 23-year-old stepdaughter has pleaded not guilty in her hit-and-run case, her attorney Blair Berk confirmed to PEOPLE.
On Tuesday, Berk appeared on Lori's behalf in a Los Angeles courtroom and entered the plea.
Lori is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 28 for a pretrial hearing, a Los Angeles County District Attorney's office spokesperson confirmed. A representative for Lori did not imm
Brad Pitt Reveals Leonardo DiCaprio's Nickname for Him Is 'Lover': 'I Roll with It'
Leonardo DiCaprio's nickname for Brad Pitt could not be… lovelier.
On Sunday, Pitt, 56, spoke with PeopleTV on the red carpet ahead of the SAG Awards, revealing the affectionate pet name he received from DiCaprio, 45, who Pitt has previously referred to as "LDC."
"Lover. He calls me Lover," said Pitt. "It's a bit confusing, but I roll with it."
Explaining the chemistry the costars share in their Oscar-nominated film Once Upon a Time…i
About Pamela Anderson's New Husband: From a Barbra Streisand Romance to Sexual Harassment Claims
Pamela Anderson is newly married — and she's tied the knot with a longtime friend!
The Baywatch actress, 52, secretly wed movie producer Jon Peters, 74, on Monday in a surprise ceremony, PEOPLE confirmed. Anderson's publicist Matthew Berritt said, "They are very much in love and were married yesterday."
While the newlyweds' marriage comes as a surprise, the couple has known each other for three decades. Peters has been married four times before Anderson. First
Flipping Out's Jeff Lewis Says Jenni Pulos Hasn't Responded to His Apology: 'She's Ghosted Me'
Jeff Lewis is still hoping for a reconciliation with his former Flipping Out costar, Jenni Pulos, but he hasn't heard from her after reaching out to her with a personal apology for their messy friendship fallout.
On Monday's episode of his SiriusXM radio show Jeff Lewis Live, the 49-year-old house flipper and designer revealed that Pulos had yet to respond to the text message he sent her last week.
"I'm still waiting on that response," Lewis said. "She gh
Missy Elliott Will Star in Pepsi's New Super Bowl Commercial Alongside H.E.R.
Missy Elliott is returning to the Super Bowl in 2020—in a brand new commercial.
The rap superstar, who performed with Katy Perry at the Super Bowl Halftime show in 2015, revealed on Tuesday that she will be appearing in Pepsi's highly anticipated game-day ad. She will be joined by Grammy winner H.E.R in the spot, which will air during the big game on Sunday, Feb. 2.
"Ok @HerMusicx … we are about to drop [email protected]," Elliott tweeted. H.E.R. replied back, "You&
Missy Elliott Stars in Pepsi's New Super Bowl Commercial Alongside H.E.R.
The rap superstar, who performed with Katy Perry at the Super Bowl Halftime show in 2015, revealed on Tuesday that she will be appearing in Pepsi's highly-anticipated game-day ad. She will be joined by Grammy winner H.E.R in the spot, which will air during the big game on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Sharon Osbourne Thanks Fans for 'Outpouring of Love' After Ozzy's Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis
The Osbournes are overwhelmed by the response to Ozzy's Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
After the family disclosed the news Tuesday on Good Morning America, the musician's wife Sharon Osbourne further addressed it with her co-hosts on The Talk.
" good to be with you guys, and to be with everybody here, who is a family," Sharon, 67, told Sheryl Underwood, Carrie Ann Inaba, Eve and Marie Osmond.
"So I have a second family. I don't only have one, I have two,
'What's a TikTok?' Kourtney Kardashian, Laura Dern and More Celebs Who Learned How to TikTok from Their Kids
They're not regular parents, they're cool parents.
Teens around the globe are using TikTok, a video-sharing social media platform to do dance challenges, lip-sync their favorite songs and create hilarious short-form content. While the youths are thoroughly enjoying themselves, there is a bit of a learning curve when it comes to their parents – and that applies even to the biggest A-listers around.	( function() {var func = function() {	var iframe_form = document.getElementById('
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Watch Carly Pearce Perform Her Romantic New Song About Husband Michael Ray
Carly Pearce's new track "Heart's Going Out of Its Mind" is a romantic tribute to Michael Ray — and it's the first song she's ever written about her new husband!
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the performance video for "Heart's Going Out of Its Mind," which is one of the tracks on Pearce's upcoming self-titled sophomore album. In the video, Pearce can be seen wearing her wedding and engagement rings as she croons the sweet lyr
Broadway's Mrs. Doubtfire Star Wants to Make Robin Williams 'Proud': 'It's All I Can Wish for'
Meet Broadway's newest star: Euphegenia Doubtfire!
The character at the center of Robin Williams' beloved 1993 comedy Mrs. Doubtfire is making her way from the big screen to the Great White Way this March in a brand new musical, and PEOPLE has a sneak peek at the superstar nanny in action.
In a new clip, get your first look at actor Rob McClure in costume as Mrs. Doubtfire.
The 37-year-old actor — a Tony nominee in 2013 for his performance in the title role of the musical
Emilia Clarke Introduces Fans to Her New 'Beautiful Puppy,' Calls Dog Her 'Main Squeeze'
Emilia Clarke has a new furry friend!
On Tuesday, the Game of Thrones star revealed on social media that she had welcomed a new four-legged friend into her family who she adorably named "Ted."
"He just can't stop. He physically.cannot.stop being the MOST BEAUTIFUL PUPPY IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. ," Clarke, 33, captioned a series of sweet photos with her new pup.
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Jamie Otis Claps Back at Mom Shamer Over Daughter, 2, Not Being Potty Trained Yet: 'I've Tried'
Jamie Otis has no time for mom shamers.
On Monday, the Married at First Sight alum clapped back at an Instagram follower who direct messaged her asking why her daughter Henley Grace, 2, had not yet been potty trained. (Otis, 33, had originally posted an Instagram Story video of Henley playing with her mom's makeup.)
"So clever," the Instagram user responded to the makeup clip. "And yet not potty trained?"
In a follow-up Instagram Story, the former reality star share
Candace Cameron Bure Opens Up About Life with an 'Empty Nest': 'It Went So Fast'
Candace Cameron Bure is in unchartered territory as a mother.
The Fuller House star opened up Tuesday about life now that her children— daughter Natasha, 21, and sons Lev, 19, and Maksim, 18 — no longer live at home.
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Taylor Swift's 'Terrified' Father Opposed Her Taking a Political Stance but She 'Really Didn't Care About Repercussions'
Taylor Swift is revealing the drama behind her decision to break her political silence and throw her support behind two Democratic candidates in her home state of Tennessee in late 2018.
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"I've read the entireand … right now, I'm ter
Hoda Kotb Hilariously Nails the TikTok Whipped Cream Challenge: 'I Do Have a Secret Talent'
Hoda Kotb is ready to be TikTok famous!
On Tuesday's episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna, co-hosts Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager tried their hand at one of TikTok's latest viral sensations — the whipped cream challenge.
After showing clips of various TikTok users both failing and mastering the challenge, Kotb and Hager grabbed cans of Reddi-wip to attempt the feat themselves.
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Jerry O'Connell Jokes That He Gave His Twins Alcohol on Their 11th Birthday: 'It Was Tequila'
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Persecuted Christians Honor Wife of Iranian Bishop as She Continues to Inspire after Her Death
By Suzette Gutierrez-Cachila ( [email protected] ) Nov 14, 2016 11:25 PM EST Comment
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The wife of the first Persian-born Anglican Bishop of Iran was revered by Christians who honored her after her death.
Margaret Dehqani-Tafti was 85 years old when she died on Oct. 22. Born in the U.K., she met her husband Hassan between 1943 and 1945 when he was working for her father, Bishop William Thompson, who was then Bishop of Iran and whom Hassan eventually succeeded.
Hassan was born of a Muslim father and a Christian convert mother. He left the Islam faith and embraced Christianity at the age of 17. After training for ordination for two years at Ridley Hall, Cambridge in the U.K., Hassan married Margaret in 1952. He was appointed as Bishop of Iran when Margaret's father retired.
From the beginning, their marriage met many challenges. Margaret's husband being an Iranian made them the target of persecution in predominantly Muslim Iran, especially during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
At that time, Iran's monarchy rule was overthrown by a Shia Islamic regime led by Ayatollah Khomeini, and persecution against Christians was great. Missionaries were sent away from Iran. Mission works in the country were halted.
That year, two men entered the Dehqani-Tafti residence and opened fire at Margaret and her husband, who were resting in the bedroom. Miraculously, all the bullets missed them. However, Margaret, in her attempt to protect her husband, threw herself across his body. Although she got hit by a bullet in the hand, her act of bravery would be remembered through the years until today.
The following year, tragedy struck the Dehqani-Tafti family when Bahram, the only son of Hassan and Margaret, was ambushed and killed while he was on his way to Tehran University. It was a difficult moment for Margaret, but she forgave her son's attackers not once but every single day.
"It is just by the grace of God that you can forgive; I have not forgiven them once – forgiveness does not happen once and for ever. I have been forgiving them every day for more than 20 years, as God has forgiven me," she said once when someone asked her how she forgave her son's attackers.
Bahram's murderers were never found.
Following her son's death, Margaret and her daughters fled to England, where they were met by Hassan who had been at a conference in Cyprus when the tragedy happened. There the family stayed and continued to lead the Iran diocese while in exile.
Hassan was appointed assistant bishop at Winchester. The couple became a source of strength and inspiration for Iranian Christians in Britain and continue to do so until today.
"Throughout their life together, Margaret was a constant support to Hassan and as the mother of a martyr, an uncompromising witness to truth," an Iranian Christian told World Watch Monitor. "The events of our time remind Christians that the history of their faith is inseparable from the sacrifices and examples that people like the Dehqani-Tafti family set, representing the eternal challenge that believers witness in this fallen world."
Hassan passed away in 2008 at the age of 87 after serving as the Anglican Bishop of Iran from 1961 to 1990. He was buried in Winchester Cathedral. Margaret was buried beside him last week.
The life that the Dehqani-Tafti couple lived has influenced and strengthened many persecuted Christians.
"Their lives have influenced the way we think about faith in God, justice, social engagement and what it means to be the follower of Christ, and stand as testimony to the vast violence that we experience in the present age," the Iranian Christian said.
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Paprium Launch Party and Live Demo
Posted by Sega Dude on October 30, 2018
Posted in: Community, Games, Genesis (North America), Mega Drive (EURO), Mega Drive (Japanese), SEGA.	Tagged: 30th, anniversary, Fonzie, genesis, Gwenaël Godde, Launch Party, mega drive, Paprium, sega.	Leave a comment
The modern made video game and 'IN YOUR FACE!' brawler PAPRIUM for the 1990's Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis has finally launched!
Or has it?
On October 27th, 2018 Gwénaël Godde (a.k.a Fonzie) of Watermelon Games performed a live demo of PAPRIUM for the Sega Mega Drive / Sega Genesis at a launch party that was both celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Sega Mega Drive and the release of Paprium.
Here's how I know this:
"On the 27th of October 2018, we are having a party in Paris, France. Let's celebrate SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive's 30th anniversary and the release of PAPRIUM." -Gwénaël Godde
But… something was missing; the video game Paprium.
What was shown was a very incomplete version of the game.
How could it possibly be that Paprium is ready for launch?
In short, and despite the quote above, this party was intended only as a celebration of the 30th anniversary. While having a glimpse of an old build of PAPRIUM was to be considered a bonus that didn't have enough content to offer any spoilers. Is that true or does a complete version of PAPRIUM not exist?
The following message is believed to have come from Fonzie or Watermelon Games.
(*Sorry folks I have no actual facts. Consume all this with some healthy skepticism.)
It's safe to say that everyone's disappointment at this event is entirely understandable. Communications from Watermelon Games has been exceptionally muddled and confusing.
Keep an eye on Watermelon's Facebook page for more news.
Below is a recording of the live demonstration/party which showed off what we are told is an old Beta version of PAPRIUM. Hopefully it's current state is much more complete and polished.
Despite all the heartbreak the one really good bit of news to come from this event is that after a very long absence Gwénaël Godde (a.k.a Fonzie) is back and it appears that he is intent on completing and delivering PAPRIUM.
Personally, I'm a bit concerned of all the very negative backlash Fonzie is receiving. Of course it's understandable but I'm afraid of the retro gaming community pushing so hard that Fonzie might just disappear again. If he's willing to show that's he's taking the game seriously and that he's still able to deliver a game to everyone who paid then I am willing to continue to support Fonize, Watermelon Games and Paprium.
Are you relieved that PAPRIUM appears to have some traction again? Are you raging mad? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this heated topic. Don't pull any punches. PAPRIUM wouldn't.
Below is the original email communication which announced the October 27th 30th anniversary party:
October 8th, 2018 PAPRIUM Release date Announcement:
"On the 27th of October 2018, we are having a party in Paris, France. Let's celebrate SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive's 30th anniversary and the release of PAPRIUM.
We understand this is a long trip but if by any chance you are around at that time, you're of course very welcome. Please contact us at 1988@watermelon-games.com for booking and details.
The party starts at 19PM for some talk with WM and some 16-bit fun and then turn into electro music feast from 23PM until 6AM.
The event is free but booking is required in advance. PS: We are working hard to ensure you to receive your games around that time but we can't guarantee it at the moment.
You will receive another email shortly to confirm your shipping address. For the few people still awaiting for their refunds on Paypal, we are still looking for a solution at the moment, thanks for the extra patience."
-Gwénaël Godde
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The Big Three: Paprium, Tanglewood and Xeno Crisis
Posted by Sega Dude on February 17, 2018
Posted in: Article, Community, Games, Genesis (North America), Mega Drive (EURO), Mega Drive (Japanese), SEGA, Sega Dreamcast.	Tagged: Big Evil Corporation, Bitmap Bureau, Fonzie, Gwenaël Godde, Luis Martins, Paprium, St1ka's Retro Corner, Tanglewood, Watermelon Games, Xeno Crisis, XGoldenboyX.	6 Comments
If you're deep into the Retro Video Gaming scene you already know of these big three upcoming Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) games. All of which might see a release date in 2018.
What is particularly exciting about these 'big three' games is despite being created by small Indie teams they are all oozing with massive amounts of potential. To the point where (when released) each title might rival the caliber of some of the best games ever put on cartridge for the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis.
In 2018 to even come close to creating software comparable to the quality of games created in the 1990's for Sega's 16-bit game console that had the benefit of larger development teams and industry leading corporations at the helm is a tremendous achievement.
Even now, these three games in their unfinished states display seriously impressive talent and expertise of the 16-bit era that has somehow not been lost in time. As a result hardware that is nearing 30 years old is threatening to stay relevant. The mobile telecom world should take note.
To be painfully clear; these video games that I'm talking about will be released on physical cartridges that will plug into your old Sega Mega Drive (and Sega Genesis) home video game console so that you can play them just like you did in the 1990's.
What are these big three that are currently rocking the very foundation of the Retro Video Gaming Community?
Tanglewood by Big Evil Corporation
Xeno Crisis by Bitmap Bureau
Paprium by WaterMelon Games
Tanglewood is currently under development by Matt Phillips who is the primary brain behind the project.
"TANGLEWOOD® is a brand new and original game for the SEGA Mega Drive, to be released on physical cartridge in spring 2018.
Set in the realm of Tanglewood, the game follows a young creature, Nymn, separated from the pack after the sun sets. Unable to get back to the safety of the family's underground home, Nymn must find a way to survive the night terrors and get to morning. TANGLEWOOD's world is a dangerous one after dark; guiding Nymn you must use your skills of evasion, traps and trickery to defeat predators.TANGLEWOOD is a platforming game with puzzle elements, and can be described as a mix of the Mega Drive titles Another World and The Lion King." – tanglewoodgame.com
The games creator Matt Phillips was recently interviewed by Chris Foxx from BBC. The video below is an informative piece which offers a unique peek behind the curtain of this very niche project.
Even though Matt has soundly earned the title 'Lone Wolf' because of how much of the Tanglewood project rests on his shoulders he is getting some help.
Below is a preliminary (and wonderful) design of the games cover art for Tanglewood. The artwork of Nymn and the beast was created by the very talented artist Luis Martins; also known as XGoldenboyX around the web.
Its details like actual gameplay footage and the connecting and collaboration of great talent that builds a very strong impression that the final product will deliver on what has been promised. Which I believe will culminate in a professionally developed and fun video game suitable for the 1990's through to 2018 and beyond.
*If you can't wait for release Tanglewood has a playable demo.
Formed in 2016 Bitmap Bureau is a small development team made up of at least five contributing members to the Xeno Crisis project.
Even though Xeno Crisis will be their first fully realized game for the Sega Mega Drive (and Genesis) they are an experienced team with over 100 completed projects under their collective belts.
"Xeno Crisis is a new game for the Sega Genesis, Dreamcast, Nintendo Switch and Steam. It's a top-down arena shooter for up to 2 players that is best described as Smash TV meets Aliens! Run and gun your way through thousands of enemies spread over 6 areas as you attempt to discover the cause of the alien menace." – kickstarter.com
And just like Tanglewood, Xeno Crisis seems to be delivering exactly what we need to keep interest and faith in what's being advertised. We see talented team members with the right skills showing us tangible gameplay footage of Xeno Crisis. And I tell you this… it looks very good. I really, very badly, want to blast me some Xenomorphs!
That's so gross… Blast it!
So much of the mystery has been removed making many of us comfortable enough to help fund the development of Xeno Crisis. How many of us? Well to start, the crowd funding for the game drew in 1,289 people raising £72,569 (over $100,000 USD). And with regular progress updates from Bitmap Bureau; I'm very excited.
"All right, people. They ain't paying us by an hour. Let's go, head out!"
Below is an informative Interview with Mike Tucker of Bitmap Bureau by st1ka:
"After more than 4 epic years of development, WaterMelon Games is proud to present its new 16-Bit game: PAPRIUM (code-name: "ProjectY"), a postapocalyptic, outrageous, street brawler…
…Year 8A2, somewhere at equidistant point between Shanghai, Tokyo and Pyongyang, a Megapolis rose from ashes of the shortest but most devastating nuclear war in history, its name is PAPRIUM. BRUTAL, MASSIVE. You will fight your way through the city with Tug, Alex and Dice. Redefine the word justice, deal with the BLU drug temptation, and more importantly: STAY ALIVE!" – www.paprium.com
Paprium… where to start? Well, that's part of the problem. We have to start at the beginning.
Paprium was first known by its code name Project Y when development began in 2012. It's now 2018 and the game still has not been released. And to add to the typical anxieties derived from waiting a very long time the lead developer Gwenaël Godde (a.k.a. Fonzie) of WaterMelon Games has almost entirely stopped communicating with the Paprium fan base.
To WaterMelon's credit; when they hit some serious road blocks they did announce them. Once it was reported that their primary development kit was lost by an airline and more recently funds raised for the game had been seized by PayPal. PayPal, we are told, wrongly believed Watermelon had raised too much money for such a small Indie project and fearing some form of fraud froze WaterMelon's funds. It has also been suggested that too much time has passed between the collection of the money and the completion of the final product that caused the lock-down. But this is all speculation. The end result was a production delay just as manufacturing was about to begin.
Paprium's previous release date of September 2017 has come and gone; replaced by a new release date of September 2018. The last official update that I've found from Watermelon Games is as follows:
"September 04, 00:00 GMT – Why earning money is not possible for an independent retro game developer ?
In 2010, we released Pier Solar, the world's best selling retro game which shipped to over 40 countries. On the 28th of March, we announced the release of our new 16-Bit game : PAPRIUM, a post-apocalyptic, outrageous, brawler. (In the same spirit as Double Dragon, Final Fight & Streets of Rage). This brand new AAA Mega Drive / SEGA Genesis game has been developed from the ground up, to be released in September 2017.
BUT THIS WAS THE INITIAL PLAN… Without acknowledging that – as part of the Indi game industry – we were not suppose to earn too much money by our own ! Within minutes, our fans ordered several thousands games and we will never thanks them enough to be so trustful. However, Paypal, while we had over 8 years of successful business with them, decided to lock our funds ! Why ? are you certainly asking. No reasons were given at first and it took months and two meetings to get one. Reason is "illegitimate business". An independent game company shouldn't certainly succeed, especially if it's about an original cartridge game for a 30 years old game system ! It has now been more than five months, that we opened a battle with them in order to prove by any means that everything is legal, clean. Our fans are real addicts to their Mega Drive / SEGA Genesis, but we are not selling drugs. No avail, they make interests on our funds while we struggle.
We decided to continue the production with our own savings… but the amounts required to manufacture such game cartridge, we are talking in millions : the price to pay to get THE perfect cartridge game ! Even if ultimately, we will finally be able to unlock our funds soon but the bad is done ! PAPRIUM will be late and this is all our fans that are extremely disappointed… and we totally understand them.
PAPRIUM will rise for earth that Paypal want it or not !
New release date planned early 2018. A refund-if-pissed policy has been settled and this is a huge lost for WaterMelon Games – money and trust speaking !" – www.paprium.com
This is actually a detailed and meaningful update. But considering that this update is over 5 months old and almost daily from the time of this update Paprium backers and fans have been asking for more news, any sign of life would have gone a long way to help keep the community calm and relaxed during this final stretch.
I personally feel of these big three upcoming releases that Paprium is the most ambitious. And I believe this alone accounts for the very long development time of the game. I'm one of many who have pre-ordered (crowd funded) Paprium very early on in 2012 and I'm still very optimistic and excited for this game. Have a look and you'll understand why:
Did you notice? What you've witnessed is a fully realized commercial and not just gameplay footage. Despite a very slow trickle of communications from WaterMelon Games what we do get is usually very polished and impressive.
Despite many upset and vocal fans of Paprium I for one am still at ease about this very long wait. I do believe WaterMelon Games is honest and hardworking and at some point we will get this game in our hands.
Do you recall the cover art for Tanglewood displayed above? WaterMelon Games is also fortunate enough to have Luis Martins contribute his skill to Paprium as well. Below is the official cover art for Paprium; and it's brilliant. It's an example of the all encompassing quality that greatly contributes to the games fit and finish.
If you're desperately hungry for Paprium information check out the following interview with Luis Martins on St1ka's Retro Corner.
It's a long interview that you might not complete in one sitting but it's full of fine details about Paprium that can't be found anywhere else.
*St1ka is very active in the Retro Video Gaming realm and his content is very informative and enjoyable. Check him out.
Will any of these games unequivocally hit AAA status on a 16-bit scale? That's a very subjective thought. What is easier to speculate on is that when these games are complete I personally feel they will be very enjoyable and worthwhile experiences for both gamers and collectors.
Very recently I was fortunate enough to have a nice dialog with Luis Martins about his work with Paprium and Tanglewood.
Interview with Luis Martins:
Q1) How did you get involved with the artwork for Paprium and Tanglewood?
Luis: At the time I was having a blast collecting for the Sega Genesis. When I heard about Pier Solar , I was impressed and excited that some guys were making a new Sega Genesis game. I decided to contact them and expressed my interest in helping out on any of their future project's in support for the Retro community. After a great chat with Tulio ( WM president at the time ) and Gwenael (Fonzie) I was introduced to a early idea/ concept for a Beat em UP ( Project Y ). The fun thing was that Beat em Up's are one of my all time favorite genre's of games. It matched my art style and love for 80's 90's anime and cyber punk. So I was given given green light to join the team.
As for Tanglewood, I dint know at the time, but I also contacted Matt to express to him how great of a job he was doing with his Tanglewood game to discover how he also really liked what I was doing with Paprium and my art. So I asked if he was interested in me doing some art for him and he said, sure! 'What about the games cover art?' How could I say no to that?
Q2) Where you given any direction or general instructions as to what the covers should look like?
Luis: Not really, for Paprium myself and Fonzie where in charge of the character design's and game's visuals, so it was easy for me to suggest what I wanted to do for the game's cover. Fonzie agreed that we should have all 3 characters on the cover and I then started conceptualizing and ended up proposing the now final piece.
As for Tanglewood, Matt and I worked together in conceptualizing the final version. But it was simple, Matt knew what he wanted to see for his cover.
Q3) Where did your inspiration and ideas come from for each?
Luis: For Parpium I wanted to showcase a close up of our heroes, it was important for me to showcase them. After all they are the focus of our adventure. Tanglewood, I wanted to give the feeling of what the game was like, a bit of mystery and horror. You can tell by the main character hiding away from the monster on the cover and running away from him in the game.
Q4) Personally I feel the work you've done is wonderful. But in a perfect world with unlimited time do you feel there is anything you would want to add or maybe have done differently?
Luis: Haha! At the moment no, maybe in a few years I will say how I could have improved this or that. But for now I'm happy with the art.
Q5) Are you still playing retro video games? What's the retro game that you've most recently spent some time playing?
Luis: "Oh my Car!" Ha ha! Yes, I still play tons of Retro gaming. I'm on the PS4 and Switch bandwagon, I also owned almost all of the consoles, but those that I kept and play are the Gameboy, Super Nintendo, Genesis, Dreamcast, PSP, PSX, PS2, PS3, XBOX and Wii U. And tons of arcade games using MAME.
Q6) Are you currently working on any upcoming projects that are looking to become a physical release for a retro home console?
Luis: Yes, I'm working to come up with something in the coming years. In the meantime, Paprium is my focus but helping out other Indy dev's with art is also something I'm really enjoying right now.
Q7) I know you've done some play testing for Paprium. At that time and in the games unfinished state how good of a game do you feel Paprium is going to be?
Luis: As good as the best beat em up's and especially good the fact that it's running on a Sega Genesis.
Q8) Do you have any idea of the current state of Paprium? Is the software compete? Are the physical components currently being manufactured? If you just don't know what's your best guess?
Luis: From what I was told Fonzie is putting everything together.
Q9) Do you plan on getting yourself a copy of Paprium, Tanglewood and or Xeno Crisis once they release?
Luis: Of course, Paprium I will have more then one copy of the game lol. Tanglewood, I'm hoping Matt will send me a copy of his game, really looking forward to it and Xeno Crisis I supported the Kickstarter so I will get that one as well.
Q10) Does Fonzie of Watermelon Games know that we still love him very much and despite a lot of ranting we are still in his corner? (*Yes, I do realize I have spoken without authority for many people. Please feel free to comment below.)
Luis: Well, I cant comment for other people or on Fonzie. I have spoken openly at times not being happy about the lack of shared information or progress on the game. I always wanted to share more WIP, images, etc, but in the end it's WaterMelon's decision. Obviously Fonzie is in a position where he has experience in putting a game together; software and manufacturing. But that said, people have the right to express what they feel about Fonzie, myself or anything related to WaterMelon especially if you have invested in it. It's only normal.
Q11) Finally, I'd love to hear what you're working on right now Luis.
Luis: At the moment I'm helping other Indy developers with art commissions mostly. I'm also helping out @Matteusbeus on Tomb Of Dracula for the Sega Genesis with some art and working on other game ideas, concepts and prototypes. I'm also enjoying doing fan art illustrations on games and anime we like. So more to come this year.
Luis Martins is very heavily active in the Retro Video Gaming Community. Both in working directly on many exciting projects and connecting with gamers online.
Luis, thank you very much for taking the time to answer these questions! We're lucky to have you in the Retro Scene.
Update 2018/03/27:
"No news, good news?
Watermelon·Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Thanks for your patience. It's been exactly one year since we started taking orders for PAPRIUM (and a couple more years of wait for our hardcore MGF fans), It's been extremely stressful year for everyone, we bet.
Regarding what's going on:
We had an issue with the "DATENMEISTER" chip-set manufacturing which resulted in some last minute changes. I've worked round-the-clock for the last couple of weeks to find a workaround and been very scarce on updates, my apologies.
In the next (couple) days we have to adjust the game to reflect those changes. Moreover, in the mean time, there will be an additional round of QC and testing.
Rest assured everyone involved has been working hard to solve all the issues and ensure a superior product. Our aim is to deliver the ultimate Mega Drive / SEGA Genesis game, in time for the system 30'th anniversary.
For people who wait has ran out (well understandable) – as usual – we offer a full refund. Please contact the support at bottom of WM's magical game factory page for details or questions.
Thanks everyone for your comprehension, and my sincere apology for the lack of news.
PS: We are also sending this message through newsletter, it could take several hours for dispatch, thanks for your understanding.
Fonzie" – Watermelon Games Facebook
Update 2018/02/22: Luis Martins who on occasion acts as an informal channel of Watermelon Games has given the following update on the current status of Paprium and hints at a release date.
"…I've had some news that some work and corrections are being done to the Manual's english text's and that allot of interesting things are in it regarding the game. Also full speed ordering all the parts to assemble the games and making sure all is ready is also one of the last news I got from the horses mouth [Gwenaël Godde], including his expressed will to release the game this year." – Sega-16.com
Before I wrap up, I want to suggest that anyone contemplating purchasing these games (or any pre-development projects) that you should decide if you're comfortable pre-ordering/crowding funding and waiting an unknown amount of time before you receive anything in return. Or if it's better for you to wait until the game exists before putting any money on it. It's a matter of balancing your tolerance vs. your desire for the product.
My stance has always been something like "Wow! I can't believe people are still making games for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive!". I'm all in and I really want to support this trend.
At the moment only Xeno Crisis is available for pre-order. But hopefully Tanglewood and Paprium won't be far behind. When the time does come here's where you'll be able to purchase them:
Purchase Xeno Crisis.
Purchase Paprium.
Purchase Tanglewood.
*Update: Tanglewood is now available for pre-order See above link.
And that is what Street Tough Brawlers, Lean Mean Marines and a 'fox like' creature named Nymn have in common.
This is Paprium! Rule, be ruled, or die!
Posted in: Community, Games, Genesis (North America), Hardware, Mega Drive (EURO), Mega Drive (Japanese), New Release (Hardware), SEGA.	Tagged: Paprium, pre order, project y, Rule be Ruled or die!, trailer, Water Melon.	3 Comments
It's time to pull that Genesis out of the closet and dust off your Mega Drive. The largest ever Sega Genesis and Sega Mega Drive video game now has an official launch date.
Meet Paprium; the meanest, baddest and biggest post-apocalyptic two player brawler ever to grace the 16-bit era!
Available for pre-order right now at paprium.com for $99 USD for the Limited Edition version or $69 for the Classic Edition (Worldwide shipping included). Both with a release date of September 16, 2017. The limited Edition comes in three flavors; styled after the Sega Genesis, PAL Mega Drive and Japanese Mega Drive. All editions of Paprium are region free and all contain English, Japanese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish languages.
Update: Shortly after Paprium was made available for pre-order the price was increased for the Limited Edition from $89 USD to $99 USD. The Classic Edition and the Grand Stick have remained the same.
And what better companion for the ultimate beat 'em all than an all mighty arcade stick; retailing for $150 USD.
This physical release for the Sega Genesis and Sega Mega Drive is the largest game ever for the system; weighing in at a whopping 80 MEGs.
The game cartridge for PAPRIUM features an integrated DT128M16VA1LT semiconductor. The 16-bit experience has never been so perfect: The features, so rich; The audio, so crisp; The MEG power, so intimidating.
But don't get lost in the technical mayhem, throw your gaming prowess at multiple game modes, 24 Levels and up to 5 selectable characters! You can play in co-op with one or two simultaneous players.
With some of the finest 16-bit graphics I have ever seen Paprium has built up an immense amount of excitement in the retro video gaming community. I believe we're looking at an absolute blockbuster. Which will likely become a must own for gamers and collectors.
If somehow you're not entirely shell-shocked from the above screen shots then you're ready to dive into the rabbit hole and bear witness to the evolution of 16-bit gaming:
Couldn't catch the in game tunes in the high intensity trailer? Here's a better video to sample the outstanding audio:
Planning on purchasing Paprium? Feel free to use any one of the follow digital coupon codes to receive a 10% discount:
9479238 (from Sega Dude)
9385087 (from makinagenesis)
9379000 (from Man-Fa Tang)
10027253 (from Daniel)
(The above codes can be used an unlimited number of times [starting March 28th] by anyone until they expire on April 24, 2017)
Paprium is Coming! A Project Y Update.
Posted in: Community, Genesis (North America), Mega Drive (EURO), Mega Drive (Japanese), SEGA.	Tagged: 10% discount, genesis, mega drive, Paprium, project y, sega, watermelon.	11 Comments
What is Paprium?
Paprium is the official name for WaterMelon's new video game for play on your Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis video game console. Paprium was previously called Project Y.
Update: Click here for more details and Pre-order Now.
This game has been in development for about 4-5 years. And finally! At long last!! …it's still not done.
But it's close! It's so very close!! …I don't really know that, but I think it's true.
Here's what is for certain. WaterMelon will be making an announcement about Paprium this March 28th, 2017. WaterMelon has also given Investors limited time coupon codes to discount the purchase price of Paptrium. And some of these codes can be shared with everyone.
*'Investor' is Watermelon's term for people who got in early and crowdfunded Paprium.
What do fans following Paprium (myself included) believe will be announced this Tuesday March 28th? We're guessing that Watermelon will release a video trailer for Paprium, announce an official release date and open pre-orders for the game.
There will also be some surprises like this arcade style joystick build specifically for the Genesis/Mega Drive and for PC:
If you're planning on purchasing Paprium feel free to use any one of the follow digital coupon codes to receive a 10% discount:
My code was given to me by WaterMelon Co. and every single Paprium Investor got a code as well. If anyone uses one of the above codes Watermelon will give 50 gems to the owner of the code. Gems are currency on the WM web site (MagicalGameFactory) used for paying for their products. 500 gems = $50 USD.
If you have a friend who is an Investor in Paprium you can asked them for their code so that you can help them out while at the same time getting a 10% discount for yourself. I'm guessing that these discount codes will not stack and you'll only be able to use one. So use the code from the person you'd most like to support.
Any Paprium Investors out there? If you'd like to share your code here please leave it in the comments below and I'll add it to this post right along side my own.
Need a refresher on what Paprium is going to look like? Here are some very old screen shots of this awesome looking brawler from its development phase.
Early Work In Progress video of Paprium:
On March 28th visit www.paprium.com to (hopefully) pre-order your copy of Paprium for the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis.


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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 urged industrial organisations to develop alternatives to plastic bottles and other non-degradable items constituting major threat to environmental sustainability.
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Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made the call at an Environment Forum in Lagos, with the theme 'The Earth, Our Business, Our Future".
He lamented that plastic waste constitutes over 70 per cent of items polluting the water bodies and blocking drains, with devastating consequences of flooding.
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In his remarks, Mr Dolapo Atekoja, the representative of Pan African Capital Holdings, said that the forum was to share ideas and proffer solutions to the menace of environment degradation largely driven by consumerist tendencies.
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Объект 1200 — советская опытная боевая машина пехоты. Разработана в г. Брянске в конструкторском бюро Брянского Автомобильного Завода (БАЗ). Серийно не производилась.

История создания

В начале 1960-х годов по заданию Министерства Обороны СССР на ряде оборонных предприятий СССР были начаты разработки нового типа бронированных транспортных средств для мотострелковых подразделений. В числе основных предъявляемых требований были:
 Защита от средств массового поражения;
 Значительная огневая мощь;
 Преодоление водных преград;
 Возможность самостоятельной борьбы с танками противника.

Одной из таких разработок являлся «Объект 1200». Разработка которого была начата в 1964 году на БАЗе под руководством главного конструктора Розова Рафаила Александровича. В сентябре 1965 года был создан макетный образец, без установки в башню орудия, пулемёта и пусковой установки.

Конкурсные испытания машина выдержала. Однако предпочтение Министерства Обороны было отдано гусеничным вариантам БМП и «Объект 1200» не был принят на вооружение и все работы по этой машине были прекращены.

Описание конструкции

«Объект 1200» выполнен на специальной базе, десант размещался спереди и сзади боевого отделения. Выход осуществлялся через пороговую дверь.

Броневой корпус и башня

В башне размещалось орудие и спаренный с ним пулемёт. Башня и корпус представляли сварную конструкцию из катанных броневых листов стали.

Конструкция и схема башни повторяла конструкцию БМП-1.

Силовая установка располагалась в корме слева. Спереди корпуса располагалась лебёдка и волноотражательный щиток.

Вооружение

Основным вооружением являлось гладкоствольное 73-мм орудие-пусковая установка 2А28 «Гром». Боекомплект составлял 40 выстрелов.

С основным орудием был спарен танковый вариант 7,62-мм пулемёта Калашникова (ПКТ). Возимый боекомплект составлял 2000 патронов.

Для борьбы с танками на машине была установлена пусковая установка противотанковой управляемой ракеты 9М14 «Малютка». Возимый боекомплект составлял 4 ракеты.

Ходовая часть

В машине была установлена гидропневматическая подвеска, благодаря которой машина была способна изменять дорожный просвет. Также использовались широкопрофильные шины с системой централизованной подкачки.

В качестве водомётного движителя использовались водомёты танка ПТ-76.

Сохранившиеся экземпляры

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 г. Кубинка — Центральный музей бронетанкового вооружения и техники в Кубинке.

Примечания

Литература

Ссылки
 Боевая машина пехоты «Объект 1200» в музее г. Кубинка
 Военный паритет: ТАНКОВЫЕ ПУШКИ

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Плавающие БМП
БМП СССР
Бронетранспортёры по алфавиту
Бронетранспортёры с колёсной формулой 8×8
Плавающие бронетранспортёры
Бронетранспортёры СССР
Военная продукция Брянского автомобильного завода

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1. Intruder (1988) as Art Direction.
2. Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001) as On-Set Dresser.
3. Breakfast of Champions (1999) as Set Dresser.
4. Man on the Moon (1999) as On-Set Dresser.
6. Starship Troopers (1997) as On-Set Dresser.
7. Larger Than Life (1996) as On-Set Dresser.
8. Three Wishes (1995) as On-Set Dresser.
9. Walk in the Clouds, A (1995) as On-Set Dresser.
10. Tombstone (1993) as On-Set Dresser.
12. Dead Women in Lingerie (1990) as Set Decorator.


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What You Missed from the 2019 L.A. Auto Show
California knows how to party.
By Austin Irwin
Michael SimariCar and Driver
Last week, several of our editors left the Midwest to embark on a state that puts "the" before the name of every highway in order to attend the L.A. Auto Show. In addition to being the place where we announce our 10Best, the L.A. show is the place to be for unorthodox vehicle debuts. Like, could you imagine Ford announcing an electric Mustang? That's hot. Or Tesla vandalizing its own truck on stage during a demonstration gone embarrassing? Also hot. Here's what you might've missed last week at the 2019 L.A. Auto Show.
Arguably the biggest reveal at L.A. this year was Ford's newest addition to the electric-car market, the Mustang Mach-E. Ford is using its popular nameplate on this electric crossover in an attempt to win over buyers in the EV market. Pricing for the 2021 Mach-E will start at $44,995, with initial deliveries expected to begin late next year. Ford is currently taking reservations, asking for a $500 deposit.
Volkswagen I.D. Space Vizzion Concept
We're very excited about the Volkswagen I.D. Space Vizzion concept. The large wagon is one of 27 planned vehicles that'll be based on the company's modular electric-vehicle platform called MEB. This new concept promises a 300-mile range, 275 horses, and a rear-drive layout. VW says it will also offer a dual-motor option that bumps power to 335. For reference, this concept is roughly the same size as the current Volvo V90 wagon, but it has a taller roofline. Inside, VW has forgone the traditional gauge cluster, using an augmented-reality head-up display instead, and it installed a giant, 15.6-inch touchscreen in the center of the dash. This is a good-looking start to VW's ambitious plan to sell 1 million EVs a year by 2025.
The Genesis G90 receives a serious facelift for 2020. The striking design details run from its bigger-than-ever grille all the way to the decklid. Genesis says it updated everything on the exterior except the roof and doors, with more changes inside. The G90's 12.3-inch infotainment display is now a touchscreen, and the car now comes with standard safety features like lane-following assist and rear-cross-traffic and forward-collision alert systems. The G90 will be available in two trims and come with either a 365-hp twin-turbo 3.3-liter V-6 or a 420-hp 5.0-liter V-8. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but both trims can be had with all-wheel drive. An eight-speed automatic is the only transmission.
The 2021 Kia Seltos is another log in the hot-crossover fire. It's based on the Hyundai Kona and shares its powertrains. You can choose between a 146-hp 2.0-liter inline-four with a CVT or a 175-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Front-wheel drive is standard, but Kia offers all-wheel-drive as an option with either engine. Kia claims the Seltos, which goes on sale early next year, will start at the outrageously low price. Think $22,000.
FREDERIC J. BROWNCar and Driver
Hyundai Vision T Concept
The Vision T concept is likely what the folks at Hyundai are dreaming up for the next Tucson. The concept features integrated headlights and a grille that opens and closes when needed to provide cooling for the powertrain. The Vision T uses a plug-in-hybrid powertrain but Hyundai couldn't give much detail beyond that. Lights surround the charging port and illuminate to show the status of the battery while the car is charging. We expect the next-gen Tucson to be in dealerships sometime next year.
With this new RS Q8, we expect Audi to contest the Lightning Lap SUV record recently set by the Lamborghini Urus. No power numbers have been provided for the U.S-spec model, but in Europe, the RS Q8 has a 591-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8. For reference, its Urus counterpart makes 641-hp. When equipped with the Dynamic package, the otherwise governed top speed of 155 mph is lifted to a much faster 190 mph. A 48-volt hybrid system is on board to help with fuel efficiency on deceleration. We expect the Audi RS Q8 performance luxury SUV to start around $120,000 and be available as early as the spring.
Mercedes-Benz Simplex Concept
It's largely an insane blend of futuristic tech and historical Mercedes coach, the Simplex concept has seamless lines that flow like a digital illustration. Mercedes says that the look was also inspired by motorcycles, and the jewel-like details in the instrument panel come from a nautical reference. The Simplex name dates back to 1901, as the model name for the first Mercedes. It was groundbreaking back then, because the 1901 Simplex used a front-engine, rear-drive layout with a radiator in front of its engine. It was a radical approach to automotive engineering in those days.
Toyota revealed the plug-in-hybrid version of the popular RAV4 in a big way. The 302-hp powertrain can zip to 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds. More impressive than that is the range of the EV motor before the gasoline engine kicks in: Toyota estimates 39 miles of electric-only driving. That's 14 miles more than the Prius Prime can manage. You'll be able to get a closer look at the RAV4 Prime soon, as they're expected to be on dealer lots in summer.
Remember when the Nissan Sentra looked cheap and boring? Those days are officially over. Nissan's best-selling model in the U.S. will likely keep that title once this redesigned model comes out. The Sentra's sportiness has intensified, as the 2020 model is both two inches wider and two inches lower than the previous gen. A revised chassis also promises handling improvements. And an all-new 149-hp 2.0-liter inline-four is here to replace the 1.8-liter. Sadly, no manual transmission will be offered. The 2020 Nissan Sentra is slated to go on sale as early as January.
To Tesla's credit, its unbreakable-truck demonstration was far more successful than the Titanic's unsinkable-ship slogan. The Tesla Cybertruck isn't the first all-electric truck, but it's certainly the wildest thing anyone has seen in a while. If it comes to fruition, the Cybertruck will seat six people. It is a body-on-frame design with a stainless-steel shell. In a separate event leading up to the L.A. Auto Show, to prove the truck's sci-fi strength, Tesla's chief designer swung a sledgehammer at the doors. The truck appeared unfazed. When he threw a large metal ball at the windows, however, the inevitable happened. No one was harmed in the demonstration, expect perhaps for Elon's ego.
In a room of wall-to-wall electric cars, the Audi e-tron Sportback looked the part. It has the same length and width as the normal e-tron but a two-inch-lower roofline. The cost of beauty comes in the form of less headroom for rear-seat passengers and a drop in cargo space from 29 cubic feet to 22. We expect the range to match the current e-tron's, at 204 miles, because it uses an identical powertrain. Due to regulations in the U.S., we won't get this model's virtual mirrors or improved LED headlights. Europe gets the e-tron Sportback next spring; we'll see it on our shores soon after, for a starting price of around $80,000.
Land Rover Defender 90
What's the difference between 110 and 90? Two doors, according to Land Rover. This is the Defender 90, the two-door version of the larger Defender 110. It will come with a 395-hp 3.0-liter inline-six and an eight-speed transmission. Land Rover claims an impressive maximum tow rating of 8201 pounds. You'll see it in action in the new James Bond film, No Time to Die. Look for the four-door version of the Land Rover Defender on sale sometime in the spring, followed by the smaller Defender 90 this summer. Prices start at $50,925.
Lexus LC500 Convertible
Lexus will sell only 100 topless LC500s in this Structural Blue paint. The convertible will have the same powertrain as the coupe, with the addition of a motor to retract the top in as fast as 15 seconds. The convertible weighs 126 pounds more than the coupe, but it's still 24 pounds lighter than the hybrid model, the LC500h. The 2021 model year will be the first time the LC500 is offered with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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For many of us, these three mysterious objects derive from Arthurian legend, or the curious work of the medieval alchemists, but this book reveals that they date back from a much earlier period ? from the dawn of human history itself.
Basing his findings on a wealth of detailed research and his own unique marketing and propaganda based background, Gardiner's own quest has been something of an adventure and his book presents plausible and fascinating new evidence about the foundations of religious belief and how over the centuries information has been deliberately and systematically distorted. In an argument with enormous implications, Gardiner identifies key facts which link all three symbols to the same ancient cult ? a cult which believed that the mythical serpent was, a 'beneficent life force' and its physical counterpart, the snake, an irreverent provider of the 'elixir of life'. In The Serpent Grail Gardiner proves that modern science and ancient wisdom can and have come together to finally prove that snake venom and blood was used thousands of years ago as the Elixir of Life and was brought together in the arcane "mixing bowl" which became known as the Holy Grail. The Serpent Grail is a gripping read, a work based on a lifetime of research that provides the indisputable fact that, The Holy Grail, Elixir of Life and Philosopher's Stone are one and the same, in that they are all metaphors for spiritual enlightenment. This book takes the reader on a fascinating exploration of ancient myth, archaeology, etymology, religion, science, and much, much more.
Release: Worldwide (inc Australia and New Zealand) except USA which is February 2006.
Philip and Gary are currently in discussion with Atlantic TV regarding their television documentary for Discovery America.


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Companies operating within particular sectors - including industrial and manufacturing - need to take special care to keep employees safe by rolling out measures to ensure incidents do not take place.
An effective health and safety strategy is needed to prevent accidents, this includes ensuring all equipment and products are clearly labelled to avoid confusion.
At Fine Cut, we aim to make such measures easy to carry out for businesses, ensuring the hard work of creating the labels is carried out to the highest standard. Our dedicated team of engineers is on hand to provide a wide range of products for busy companies.
We realise that industrial workspace labels are required for several reasons, so we strive to ensure all of our labels are designed for durability, performance, quality and affordability.
Among the industries we serve are manufacturing, electronic, electrical contractors and product component.
Businesses that take advantage of Fine Cut's services are less likely to face prosecution for failing to comply with health and safety regulations.
A packaging company based in Surrey was recently ordered to pay £5,000 plus £2,985 in legal costs after a member of staff severed the tip of a finger on a machine where a safety guard had been disabled.
An investigation carried out by the Health and Safety Executive discovered that an interlock guard on a piece of equipment had been allowed to operate unchecked in an unsafe state - putting workers at risk of injury.
Following a hearing into the incident, inspector Guy Widdowson said: "Incidents of this kind, where safety guards have been deliberately disabled, occur all too often and it is extremely disappointing that it takes a worker to sustain a painful injury before the dangers are acknowledged."


Atlanta Falcons will be the target of this year's Hard Knocks. Hard Knocks is the gold standard of football related tv shows, plus it's a reality show so you can sell your old lady on the idea.
1. Injuries – The 2013 Atlanta Falcons were plagued by a number of issues, but injuries played a key role in their disastrous 4-12 effort. Can the Falcons avoid the injury bug in 2014?
2. No Tony Gonzalez – Tony Gonzalez has retired and moved on. It won't be easy replacing a guy with his Hall Of Fame credentials. Who on the Falcons roster will step up to replace his production and leadership?
3. Who Will Be The Falcons Joker – Whether it's Chad 'Ocho' Cinco, Wade Philips or Antonio Cromartie trying to remember his kids there is always one character who fills the role of comedic relief.
4. Rookie Hazing And Talent Show – In our anti-bullying society it will be fun to watch how Hard Knocks frames hazing in the contents of just guys being guys. It all comes to a climax at the rookie talent show where gems like this happen.
5. Player Cuts – Always awkward, sad, uncomfortable and often insanely business like, player cuts have become one of my favorite parts of the show. This season in particular I can't wait to watch Mike Smith cut someone, will he use the Joe Philbin "Its not you its me" approach to breaking up with his players.
Bonus: Slow Motion Intro – With the ability to make fat guys running, sprinklers and grass growing look cool with the John Wu's film making style of there is never enough slow motion. I can't wait for this years epic Hard Knocks intro!


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If combining the great outdoors with a quite simple relaxed atmosphere interests you, then take a little time and give us a visit.
Whether you are having an intimate home party, an elegant outdoor wedding or a corporate event, we can accommodate your needs. We are a full service rental company, with a vast inventory that includes: arbors, chairs, decorations and many more accessories. We also provide event set up and decorate your events.
Located in beautiful Laguna Beach, Thomas Donut & Snack Shop is the perfect place to stop for a snack on vacation. This is the only location I offer Micro or Mini sessions. Shooting at the beach directly across the street, its seclusion and openness makes it a wonderful location for family photos.
The park is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and by Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in Florida.
Prehistoric middens and mounds indicate that humans inhabited the area more than 4,000 years ago.
The focal point of this park is the beautifully renovated, two-story house with elegant white columns and wrap around porch. In a setting of moss-draped live oaks, the 1897 mansion recalls a prosperous era before the virgin forests of longleaf pine and cypress were exhausted in this part of the state. Visitors can come and enjoy a guided tour of the Wesley House, meander through the gardens, bring a picnic or go fishing off the dock in Tucker Bayou.
Well-known for its sugar white sands and emerald green waters, this former military reservation has over one-and-a-half miles of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Grand Lagoon. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and canoeing.


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The move was inspired by National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and their aim is to educate people about the dangers of cigarettes, and how electronic cigarettes can help.
They want to help people to understand the early signs of lung cancer and the impact that cigarettes can have on your long-term health.
It has been proven for decades that cigarettes are almost inseparable and one of the leading causes of lung cancer. More than 86% of lung cancer cases are caused by smoking, either directly or by 2nd hand smoke.
In fact 2nd hand smoke is linked to around 1 in 5 lung cancers in non smokers!
That's why the nurses from University Hospitals of Leicester are spreading the word about the benefits of e-cigarettes as an alternative.
As e-cigarettes only produce vapour and not smoke they have been endorsed by Public Health England to be much safer for you then cigarettes.
That also means that there is no chance of 2nd hand smoke either with e-cigarettes. 2nd hand smoke is the silent killer, as it still carried the 50+ carcinogens found in tobacco. At least as a smoker you accept that cancer is a possibility (after all the cigarettes packets are covered with warnings)! But even someone who has never smoked a cigarette in their life can get cancer from breathing in cigarette smoke.
The impact of 2nd hand smoke is even more devastating when it comes to children. Even if it isn't immediately apparent, a child who is around smoke daily is over twice as likely to develop lung cancer later in life.
That is what is so amazing about e-cigarettes, they don't harm you or the people around you, but you can still get the nicotine you crave!
And this is the message that the nurses will be teaching this weekend. They will be taking to the streets to try and get smokers to make the switch to a healthier alternative.
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The original Badland mobile game was a smash hit both critically and commercially. Now, the original game studio which created Badland — the Finnish company Frogmind — is releasing Badland Brawl, a Clash Royale-style brawler set in the same universe as Badland.
The original Badland game was pretty much a standard platformer, albeit with some incredibly intuitive controls and beautiful artwork. Badland Brawl is a wholly different experience, trading in the platform mechanics for brawler mechanics made popular by the aforementioned Clash Royale, Clash of Clans, etc.
But that awesome artwork is still here, with your clones and other characters rendered in a cute, colorful style.
As with most free-to-play Android games, Badland Brawl relies on in-app purchases for its business model. This — combined with the fact that this is essentially Clash Royale but with a Badland art overhaul — could make you uninterested in the game. But if this is your thing, it's worth checking out!


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7 TV Celebrities Your Parents Loved
BY Miss Cellania
The trailer for the new movie Julie & Julia brings back fond memories. Julia Child was the first voice impression I perfected as a teenager. My kids have no idea who she was. At the same time, they know who Billy Mays was and I didn't until his recent death made the news. That caused me to think about the celebrities my generation shared and of whom those of you under 35 probably have no experience. It didn't take long to think of a half-dozen people who achieved television fame in the 60s, 70s, and 80s even though they weren't actors or singers.
1. Euell Gibbons
Say the name Euell Gibbons and people of a certain age will tell you that many parts of a pine tree are edible. Born in 1911, Gibbons helped his family through the Depression by gathering wild foods. As an adult, he traveled the country, trying out various jobs and homes and always foraged for food growing wild. His first book, "Stalking the Wild Asparagus" became a classic. Gibbons was regarded with respect by the natural food movement. His appearances on TV shows and in commercials made him a household name, and the subject of jokes and parodies. Gibbons died in 1975 at age 64.
2. Clara Peller
Many Baby Boomers who wouldn't recognize the name Clara Peller will know who she is as soon as they hear her say, "Where's the Beef?" The Wendy's ad campaign that began in 1984 made Peller a star. She was 80 years old before she began her acting career. "Where's the Beef?" became a nationwide catch phrase, and Peller appeared on talk shows, other commercials, and even in a couple of movies using the phrase (or something close to it) for comedic purposes. Peller died in 1987 at age 85.
3. Justin Wilson
Louisiana native Justin Wilson made a career of telling Cajun stories and jokes, but his biggest fame came from cooking shows he did for PBS. Wilson's Cajun idioms and delivery as well as the stories he told while cooking kept the audience glued to their sets, waiting to hear the catchphrase "I gar-on-teee!" Wilson was 87 when he died in 2001. See a clip of Wilson in action.
4. Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Dr. Ruth make sex easier to talk about. Before Dr. Ruth, no one said "penis" in public, and we weren't all that sure how to pronounce "vagina" because even our sex education teachers used euphemisms. Her radio show Sexually Speaking took off in 1980 and led to a syndicated show and then television. The 4'7" sex therapist with the cute accent reminded us of our grandmothers, which made hearing her advice even more fun. What a lot of people didn't know was that her life before becoming a sex icon was even more amazing. Dr. Ruth was born in Germany in 1928 and was sent to an orphanage to escape the Nazis. Both her parents died in concentration camps. She emigrated to Palestine at age 17 and lived in a kibbutz. She joined the Haganah and served as a sniper in the Israeli War of Independence in 1948. Ruth Siegel, as she was named then, was wounded by an exploding shell and spent months in recovery. Her formal education began in 1950, which led to several degrees and a career as a sex educator and television personality. Dr. Ruth is still active at age 81.
5. Marlin Perkins
Marlin Perkins hosted the nature show Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom from 1963 to 1985. He was a respected zoologist and zoo curator, and had accompanied Sir Edmund Hilary on a 1960 Himalayan expedition to find the yeti. Perkins' more than two decades in the national spotlight made him a spokesman for the conservation movement, and he helped popularize the idea of protecting endangered species. As the years went by, Perkins handed more and more of the fieldwork for the show off to co-host Jim Fowler, which led to affectionate parody and running jokes. The show itself was unpredictable, with the animals sometimes upstaging the hosts. Perkins died in 1986 at the age of 81.
6. Bob Ross
Bob Ross is one bygone celebrity that mental_floss readers are familiar with, whether or not they ever saw him in his heyday. He was the host of The Joy of Painting on PBS from 1983 to 1994. He always completed a painting in the alloted half-hour or less, impressing everyone with his speed and confidence. Ross used the wet-on-wet oil painting technique, where layers of paint could be partially mixed and shaded because all the painting was done before any paint was allowed to dry. He described his landscapes as happy places, and encouraged viewers to lift their spirits through painting. Ross died in 1995 at age 52. You can still buy painting kits and supplies through his website.
7. Julia Child
Julia Child was America's first celebrity chef. She was born in 1912 and served in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in World War II handling classified communications. After the war, Child went to cooking school in France, where she teamed up with two other chefs to open a school of their own and published Mastering the Art of French Cooking in 1961. Her first TV show premiered in 1963. Child had several series on PBS up through the 1990s, drawing an audience who wanted to cook for the joy and pleasure of it. They also loved the chef with her inimitable voice and laid-back personality. Child died in 2004, two days before her 92nd birthday. Her kitchen is now a part of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, and can be seen in this interactive site. You can watch Child cook and listen to her marvelous delivery in several videos.
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English Heritage is a public body with responsibility for all aspects of protecting and promoting the historic environment in England. Officially known as the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England, English Heritage is an Executive Non-departmental Public Body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
English Heritage is often seen only in connection with the monuments and properties it looks after, but it also stores and preserves a huge pictorial record of English social history, which is often overlooked. This initial selection of material by photographer John Gay is a unique opportunity to glimpse the England of the mid-20th century and all aspects of its society.
The role of English Heritage is to improve understanding of the past through research and study and provide conservation grants, advisory and education services. Also to identify and help to protect buildings and archaeological sites of national importance. It maintains over 400 historic properties and makes them accessible to the broadest possible public audience. This fits well with the Mary Evans ethos to make history in all its forms available to a worldwide audience and preserve cultural heritage for the future.


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Le transthéisme est un terme occidental élaboré par deux philosophes Paul Tillich et Heinrich Zimmer. Ils ont conçu cette idéologie dans les années 1950 à partir du jaïnisme et de sa notion de non-dieu c'est-à-dire d'êtres humains et d'Êtres éveillés sans Être suprême supérieur aux jivas, les vies existantes, sans créateur universel. Il s'agit d'un concept qui se situe au-delà de l'athéisme et du théisme, d'un scepticisme affirmatif au-delà des idéologies.

Cette attitude philosophique est illustrée par ce verset du célèbre Bhaktâmar Stotra, en hommage au  premier Tirthankara Adinath, chant dévotionnel composé par l'Acharya Shri Mânatunga (alors enfermé dans un cachot par un roi pervers curieux de savoir si par la foi en Adinâth on pouvait se libérer) :

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Out of the Shadows and Into Your Ears
Greetings everyone, Zhexos here. Altho…
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Greetings everyone, Zhexos here.
Although THE PRIMALS Live in Tokyo – Bringers of Shadow concert series was cancelled, we're pleased to announce that their latest release, Out of the Shadows, is now available!
THE PRIMALS – Out of the Shadows
Have you purchased your copy yet?
Out of the Shadows is the first CD release since THE PRIMALS debut album in 2018! Some songs are being released for the first time, so we highly recommend you give them a listen!
You can also purchase the digital version for download!
The CD is available for purchase only from the Square Enix Store.
The digital version is available from Amazon Music, Google Play Music, and iTunes.
*Availability may vary per region.
*Price may differ according to retailer.
Today, I'd like to go over the album and the four amazing songs it features!
The first song is Insatiable, which has been arranged for the 4th anniversary of DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY. As of Patch 5.2, you can also enjoy this song during the mid-boss battles in each of the Shadowbringers dungeons!
The second song is Ultima, which plays during the first half of the battle against the Ruby Weapon! The heavy echo of the guitar and chorus are outstanding in this arranged version! Apparently, they mentioned that they struggled to record this song, and by the time they left the studio it was already morning!
The third song, Blinding Indigo, is heard when battling against Leviathan in Eden's Gate: Inundation. Just as Leviathan's appearance was changed by the Warrior of Light's imagination and memory (?), the original Leviathan's theme was transformed by the imagination and talent of Soken and THE PRIMALS!
The final song is Titania's theme, What Angel Wakes Me. Though the original song features an adorable triple-meter beat, this rocking remix now has a quadruple-meter! ♬FALALALALALA♬!
I can't imagine how they came up with this remix… you'll just have to listen to it yourself!
Whether you pick them up on CD or as a digital download, we hope that you'll enjoy these new songs from THE PRIMALS!
– Zhexos
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