TO BLOW OR NOT TO BLOW; that is the question. The split decision of consenting to a breathalyzer test when you are pulled over for a potential DUI is a very difficult decision to make and also a very difficult question to answer. This is a decision that each person has to address individually. What's more, it's a decision that people are often confronted with while having inadequate knowledge of the State's Criminal and Administrative Laws to make an informed analysis.
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Don Cheadle has revealed how he was more of a Spider-Man fan than Iron Man when he was a kid
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TOBAGO — Shamari Springer starred with both bat and ball and continued his fine form in the WICB/THA Regional Under 17 Tournament as Barbados remained unbeaten in the 2013 edition of the competition.
Batting first at Shaw Park, Barbados again piled on the runs on their opponents. Springer top scored for his team with 53 that included seven boundaries in his unbeaten 45-ball knock. Akiel Greenidge also stood up for Barbados, stroking 46.
Barbados ended on 225 all out, falling one ball short of completing their 50-over allotment. Daryl Cyrus was the Windwards' best bowler, finishing with figures of 10-1-38-4.
The Windwards' chase got off to a solid start as the opening pair put on 58 runs for the first wicket. On 38 though, Kyle Cabey was run out for 38 by Greenidge. Chad Charles made 37.
From there on, wickets fell consistently. Ryan John played well for his 46, hitting one four and one six. However, his efforts weren't enough as the Windwards were all out for 180 in 46.3 overs. Deswin Currency took 4 for 26.


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Stockings have almost always been one of my favorite parts of Christmas morning. "Santa" used to do a great job with mine growing up, and luckily, "he" still brings mine over when "he" comes for Christmas morning at our house.
Years ago, Mr. Gray and I implemented a stocking-only rule for our Christmas gifts to each other. It's fun to have some constraints–it gets the creativity going. For the most part, our gifts are practical, but mostly they're the little things that show we know each other. I'm always impressed with my husband's insight.
I also try to carry on the fun stocking tradition with Baby Gray.
I've compiled some of my favorite stocking stuffers to give–and get!
We have a special day where we go to Target together to do stocking shopping. It finishes off anything else we've gathered along the way–the only rule? It all has to fit.
What do you put in your stockings?
Well, Santa normally gives the girls new toothbrushes along with some Christmas chocolate, undies, nail polish. My stocking is normally empty..this I do not understand, why..


Hey, folks, here's mine and my sibling's classic customs!
All customs here have either been playtesting, are being playtested, or are going to be playtested soon. Something to note, if you're expecting customs that could be considered competitive, you're in the wrong place. My siblings and I are very casual players, and all of our customs generally are balanced on the side of safety, to the point where they'd probably all be considered overpriced for competitive play.
Me and my siblings all create different units, so each one belongs to one of us, but we all work together to balance them and such.
Tahdren is an elf mage that lost the use of his legs to a sorcerer's magic bolt as he was summoned to Valhalla, which if he hadn't been summoned would have killed him. Ullar was a bit shocked to find himself with a crippled warrior; calling on the aid of Jandar's soulborg named Zetacron, and the healing techniques of Einar's healer Durnipa, Ullar gave Tahdren new legs.
Tahdren uses his magic skills to manipulate the weather, knocking down flying foes and enshrouding his allies in fog, and thanks to his soulborg legs, he has become immune to such things that do not affect soulborgs.
The figure used for this unit is the Mage Knight Technomancer from their Unlimited set (#052-054), repainted. Tahdren is my design.
The 38th Suppression Division come from the not too far future of earth, where they act as a division whose purpose is to subdue the enemy armies instead of killing. Using their Flash Grenades, they can stun the deadliest of foes, instead of resorting to killing.
The 38th Suppression Division are the first of many that Vydar plans to summon from this futuristic age of earth.
The figures used for this unit are the Star Wars Clone Trooper Gunner (#11 from Revenge of the Sith), Clone Trooper Grenadier (#09 from Clone Strike), and Elite Clone Trooper Grenadier (#11 from The Clone Wars); all repainted. The 38th Suppression Division is my younger brother NatureBoy's design.
Arnegrim of the Tarn stops to survey the battle. From what he can see it is going well. Up ahead, the two brothers, Finn and Thorgrim, lead the charge against the evil Dreadgul warriors who have invaded their home.
Before he can rejoin his brethren, the warrior hears a noise and turns, just in time to see a horned Dreadgul sneaking up behind him, hoping to catch him unawares.
Though he is filled with rage at this cowardly tactic, Arnegrim barely parries the first blow from his snarling opponent. The second attack has enough force to send him stumbling backward. The third knocks him to the ground and the sword from his hand.
The Dreadgul smiles and raises his own sword above his head and prepares to bring it down in a killing blow. Arnegrim curses his luck and prays the Valkyries will think no less of him for dying this way.
The sword begins to drop, blade gleaming in the sun, and lands with a loud CLANG! on the sturdy shield of Ogmundar.
Before the Dreadgul can respond, he is quickly dispatched by Ogmundar who then turns and helps his fellow warrior to his feet.
There is a quick nod of thanks and recognition between the brave warriors and then they are off, Arnegrim to the front lines and Ogmundar to the aid of another of his brothers-in-battle.
The figure used for this unit is a repainted and modified HeroScape figure from the Rise of the Valkyrie set, the Tarn Viking Warrior with the spear. Ogmundar is my older brother Troll Brute's design.
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale of Ulf, the Viking Berserker. Ulf has always had a wild side to him, people would say the wild side is the only side to Ulf. Since the time his chubby little legs could carry him over the hills, he has run over the hills and the plains and swam the oceans.
We'll pick it up a little later, when he was twelve: yes, uh, you see, twelve was the age when he took his father's sword in hand and left his home and mother and father, and set out in the world on his own. Ulf, a boy full of passion... for everything. Ulf, full of wildness.
Many years later, in the town of... it doesn't really have a name, at least he didn't remember it; one of the biggest things that would ever happen to him, happened to him in that time: there was a man there, a large man, who stood to the height of six foot eight, with bulging arms, and a slightly smallish head, carried a hammer around, he called himself... THE MIGHTY THOR! Ulf challenged him to a dual to the death. Of course, Ulf wasn't the brightest young lad, nor the bravest, but for sure he was the dumbest, the wildest, and the craziest. But those were the attributes that helped him defeat the Mighty Thor, bringing him down with one swoop of his sword. He took the Mighty Thor's hammer, and went back out into the world, "I hath slain the Mighty Thor!" he said. The hammer being much larger than normal hammers, scared most people, for someone who could lift such a hammer must be the most powerful man alive. Of course, he didn't do much with this, he went from town to town spending all the gold he earned, stole, or beat out of people, on good ale, bad ale, or any kind of ale he could get his hands on, to be sure.
He vikinged around the world awhile, doing the kind of things vikings do the best. With his large hammer and his good luck, he earned the title: Ulf the Viking Berserker!
The figure used for this unit is a repainted and modified HeroScape figure from the Rise of the Valkyrie set, the tan charging Tarn Viking Warrior with a sword. Ulf is my older brother The Black Headed Luck Sucker's design.
The Warriors of the Red Moon are the elite warriors of the Tamue-Shae. Given to the Guardian of the Temple of the Red Moon at birth, and raised there, their entire lives are devoted to studying the ways of their gods and how to best follow their annihilative orders.
The Warriors of the Red Moon are the first that Valkrill summoned to Valhalla; their devotion to their belief of utter destruction and their deadly fighting tactics caught his attention above many other choices, but now witnessing their power and skill, he turns back to the race of the Tamue-Shae for more warriors to swell his ranks.
The figures used for this unit are the Star Wars Yuuzhan Vong Subaltern (#59 Universe), Yuuzhan Vong Warrior (#60 Legacy of the Force), and Yuuzhan Vong Warrior (#60 Universe); all repainted and some modified. The Warriors of the Red Moon is my design.
Known to his enemies simply as The Troll Brute, Grauk is one of Utgar's strongest warriors.
A bully, he uses his sheer size and strength to clear huge swathes through the battlefield by shoving his opponents -and occasionally his allies- away, often to their deaths.
His huge club has been the last sight of many an unwary foe, and his skin, toughened in the desolate northern mountains of Feylund, is thick enough to stop all but the most deadly of weapons.
Though far from brilliant, his brutishness and ferocity strike fear into all his enemies. Those, that is, that haven't been crushed beneath him.
The figure used for this unit is the Dungeons & Dragons Mountain Troll (#50 War of the Dragon Queen); simply rebased. Grauk the Troll Brute is my older brother the Troll Brute's design.
Wow, these are simply awesome! They are completely original, imaginative designs with some very fun abilities. They seem balanced, too! I bet you have fun with those!
Nice! I particularly like Ulf.
These are all customs that have been brewing in our household for a long time (especially Tahdren, I did his original design probably 3+ years ago), but not till now did I put the effort into getting a flickr account and making this thread.
We've got plenty more coming, but these are the only four we've finalized. Unfortunately, we haven't had the time for playtesting our customs much lately, so the next ones I put up are likely going to be minimally playtested (unless we suddenly find time).
OP updated with Ogmundar's bio.
It's the only one we have yet (written by Troll Brute), but there should be more on the way.
Theoretical customs, though, are my specialty. Seriously, I have lots and lots of theoretical customs, just they are all mostly very rough and not likely that good; these ones posted here are just the few we've found figures for and have spent a lot of time making sure they work well.
On another note, we have a new unit coming through soon made by me. Hopefully I'll have it up soon, I just need to make some art changes.
The Warriors of the Red Moon, Valkrill's newest fighters and only Unique Squad, are up in the OP.
Grauk the Troll Brute is here! He's Utgar's newest monster, and the biggest bully in the game. He's prone to shoving the smallfolk around (his enemies and allies), and often just for the heck of it. Friendly warning, don't stand near the lava.
EDIT: And in other news, my brother the Troll Brute just signed-up on our beloved site here, under the surprising user name of (you'll never guess)... TrollBrute!
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Ah, Troll Brute, my namesake and favorite custom. I sent Vie his Bio, hopefully it'll be up soon.
And added I just have, my dear brother.
And in other news, we've begun our playtesting process for the next unit, the 64th Swamp Division (designed by Zettian Juggernaut). They're coming along well, but will likely still be awhile before they're finalized.


The 9th Connecticut Regiment was a regiment of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. It was first called Webb's Additional Continental Regiment (after its colonel, Samuel Blachley Webb) before being added to the Connecticut Line in 1780. It saw action at Setauket in 1777, Rhode Island in 1778, and Springfield, New Jersey in 1780, and was generally active in the defense of Connecticut, southern New York, and northern New Jersey. It was merged into the reorganized 2nd Connecticut Regiment in January 1781.
The regiment was raised on January 11, 1777 at Danbury, Connecticut by Colonel Samuel Blachley Webb, a stepson of Connecticut politician Silas Deane. It was one of several so-called "additional regiments" authorized by the Second Continental Congress that were not associated with any particular state quotas.
The regiment first saw action at the Battle of Setauket in August 1777 under Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons. It was then sent to the Hudson River Valley, where it served under General George Clinton in the aftermath of the October Battle of Forts Clinton and Montgomery. In December 1777 the regiment was involved in a failed expedition to Long Island (a more elaborate attempt on Setauket than that of the previous August) in which Colonel Webb was captured. The regiment spent the winter of 1777-78 at West Point, where it assisted in the construction of fortifications (including the Webb redoubt, probably named for the colonel).
In 1778 the regiment was attached to the brigade of General James Varnum. As part of a combined Franco-American attempt to retake British-occupied Newport, Rhode Island, the brigade marched to Rhode Island, where it was involved in the August 29 Battle of Rhode Island. The battle was tactically indecisive, but the regiment was noted for its performance. The regiment wintered in Rhode Island.
The regiment spent most of 1779 in Rhode Island, but was sent to winter quarters at Morristown, New Jersey. In the spring of 1780, the remnants of Sherburne's Additional Continental Regiment were merged into the unit, and it was formally added to the Connecticut Line as the 9th Connecticut Regiment. That June, the regiment was involved in the Battle of Springfield, in which a British attempt to penetrated from New York City to the Continental Army camp at Morristown was repulsed. Its winter quarters for 1780-81 were in the Hudson valley.
The regiment was merged into the 2nd Connecticut Regiment on January 1, 1781 at West Point, New York, which was disbanded at the end of the war on November 15, 1783. Colonel Webb, who was exchanged in 1781, was then given command of the reorganized 3rd Connecticut Regiment.


This week's exciting and intense NOGIBINGO!9 episode! This time, two groups of Nogizaka46 members will explore forbidden worlds they've never been to! They must complete tough missions that will leave them crying or even disgusted!
El emocionante e intenso episodio de NOGIBINGO!9 esta semana! Esta vez, dos grupos de integrantes de Nogizaka46 explorarán mundos prohibidos en los que nunca han estado! Deben completar misiones difíciles que las dejarán llorando o hasta incluso en asco!
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Thank you so much again.. but the hard sub.. mkv video again a problem to play.. but always the soft sub is ok! thanks arigato for the spanish sub thaks sooo much!
I've already said it several times, 89% of people have no problem with the hardsub, so we will continue doing our hardsubs like this.
The problem is not the container (mkv), it's the fact that the video is encoded as an HEVC (h265) 1080p 60fps video and a few people's PCs can't handle it very well.
In the video there is an option for 1080p 60fps but everytime i klik hardsub tab its only the 720p part. Is there a way to get the 1080p hardsub of that video?
Are you talking about the streaming link on Dailymotion?
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c. 1200, "a Celtic native of the British Isles," from Anglo-French Bretun, from Latin Brittonem (nominative Britto, misspelled Brito in MSS) "a member of the tribe of the Britons," from *Britt-os, the Celtic name of the Celtic inhabitants of Britain and southern Scotland before the 5c. Anglo-Saxon invasion drove them into Wales, Cornwall, and a few other corners. In 4c. B.C.E. Greek they are recorded as Prittanoi, which is said to mean "tattooed people."
In Middle English it was exclusively in historical use, or in reference to the inhabitants of Brittany (see Breton); it was revived when James I was proclaimed King of Great Britain in 1604, and made official at the union of England and Scotland in 1707.
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Want some evidence? Just this past week, journalists have exposed abuses of power that prompted a congressman, a Cabinet member and a powerful Hollywood producer to step down from their influential positions.
As President Trump ratchets up his attacks on the news media, it's more important than ever to remind the public about the connection between good journalism and a healthy democracy.
That's why SPJ is launching #FreePressFriday, a day where we highlight great quotes — like the one above — about the importance of a free press in society. We encourage you to share them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media outlets to help spread the word (or words, as the case may be) about the value of journalism.
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In the last several weeks journalists have been pinned against a wall, arrested, assaulted, told to get "back in your cages," and threatened with gun violence by a sitting state governor.
The key word left out of the sentence above: American.
Those incidents happened to American journalists. American journalists working and doing their jobs in the United States, a country that has a freedom designated for the press.
If you've read the headlines or followed the stories on social media, you may have seen the threat of gun violence called a joke, or the event that resulted in an assault charge for a newly elected Congressman, called inappropriate unless the reporter deserved it.
These incidents are not funny and should not be dismissed. The words being spoken are also not funny and they should not be treated as jokes.
These incidents are an attack against the freedoms America was founded on and should be taken seriously.
Most importantly they need to stop.
In the United States, the First Amendment protects a free press. This includes protecting an individual's right to ask questions of elected officials without the threat of violence. Journalists should not be arrested or physically harmed for simply trying to do their jobs. Journalists are the eyes and ears of the public. When they are prevented from doing their jobs, the public loses and American freedom is threatened.
The United States, whether data and reality always supports it or not, is often used as an example of a free society by others around the world. This includes evaluating what a free press looks like.
Around the world, we are seeing journalists killed or physically threatened while doing their jobs. These incidents also need to be stopped and should be taken seriously. It is also why it is even more important to push back and stop the incidents happening here.
What we allow to happen on U.S. soil could set the tone for what others experience and do elsewhere, outside our borders.
These recent incidents, that include physical violence, anti-press rhetoric, and legal action are steps away from freedom. They are incidents that should not be happening in a country that was founded on protecting freedom of the press. These incidents threaten American democracy.
Right now, there is undeniable tension between journalists, news organizations, and the public. Polls continue to show the American public's trust in media is at an all-time low.
While there are examples of reporting and journalists that may have helped contribute to that, we, as Americans, both journalists, and non-journalists, need to work together to stop this threat against our freedom.
Do we want to live in a country where people are not free to ask politicians questions? A country where the information the public receives only comes from those in power? A country where you are not free to publish information people may disagree with?
I know that is not the America I want to live in. It is also not the America people have fought hard, in some cases sacrificing their lives, to protect.
In the name of freedom, let's stand together.
Last week, after the election, the Society of Professional Journalists and other journalism organizations released statements reinforcing their commitment to protecting the First Amendment and fighting for the public's right to know.
Since the election SPJ has seen an increase in donations. Some, when donating, have specifically cited the election outcome.
I want you to know that SPJ is ready to defend the rights guaranteed under the First Amendment and push for government transparency.
We hope that you will continue to join us in this fight. If you have ideas or thoughts or want to help in any way, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. Also, if you need help donating or renewing your membership, we would gladly help with that as well.
Lynn Walsh is the National President for the Society of Professional Journalists. In her day job she leads the NBC 7 Investigates team in San Diego, California. She loves holding the powerful accountable and spends more time than she would like fighting for public information. Connect with her on Twitter, @LWalsh.
It's almost here, Election Day 2016.
It seems like journalists and news organizations have been covering this race for years. That's probably because some have. The length, combined with the twists and turns throughout, have made this is a long and tiresome race to cover as a journalist.
Maybe, like me, you have found yourself getting very cynical about the whole process. Maybe you have found yourself becoming less and less interested in the local issues on your ballot.
Well, let's all snap out of it.
Last week, while speaking to a group of Society of Professional Journalists members at San Diego State University, I was reminded that covering an election, an event at the core of our democracy, is special. The students, covering their first U.S. Presidential election, were excited, eagerly sharing with me their plans for election night, November 8.
After my conversation with them I was a little annoyed with myself for not feeling the same way. I was also reminded how important our, journalists, coverage of this and every election is for the public, our future and our democracy.
So, yes, some of us have been following candidates across the country, working countless hours, for more than a year. Yes, some of us have been treated poorly and disrespectfully while just trying to do our jobs. And yes, we all have been told the "media" is biased and is rigging the election.
But, despite all of this, our work, our information, our actions, are helping the public make informed decisions about the future of our country. For that we should all be proud.
So, this is a reminder, to stand tall and continue to serve this country like journalists know best: ethically, responsibly, accurately and fairly.
The world is truly watching, let's show them what professional journalists can do. And if you have not heard it yet: Thank you.
For tips on how to cover the election responsibly, click here and also review the SPJ Code of Ethics.
The Baltimore Police Department is charging $50 if a member of the public requests emails from the department, making public access to information and holding government officials more difficult.
MuckRock posted this earlier this week.
According to the policy, outlined in a response to MuckRock, the department says it will charge the $50 email search fee before it will begin to process the request. If the fee is paid, the search begins, a review cost is determined and if the cost and terms are "agreed upon" the $50 fee is deducted from the final cost. Click here or look below to read more about the policy.
While it is a nice gesture for them to deduct the search fee from the total cost, charging just to begin a search threatens the public's right to information. Emails from public agencies and public employees should be released to the public without prohibitive fees. This information belongs to the public. Members of the public should not have to pay a search fee for it. Charging before the request is even processed is even more prohibitive and threatening to the public's right to know.
An email to the Baltimore Police Department was not returned. It is also unclear as to when or why this policy was implemented. MuckRock estimates it was sometime in the last two months.
Whatever the reason, the policy is prohibitive and makes requesting emails more difficult for the public. Since the public has a right to this information, there should not be extra steps to jump over or extra fees to be paid in order to obtain it.
If you are requesting e-mails correspondence the following is the procedure to request BPD e-mail.
Request for BPD emails are handled by the Information and Technology Section (I T). BPD emails are handled separately from the City of Baltimore emails. BPD emails have a limited retrieval time frame. The cost of in-house retrieval is based on the number of email that must be reviewed before being disclosed. Confidential opinions, deliberations, advice or recommendations from one governmental employee or official to another for the purpose of assisting the latter official in the decision-making function may be withheld. In addition, part of an interagency, or intra-agency letter or memorandum that would not be available by law to a private party in litigation can be withheld.
The BPD can run a word, name or phase through the email retention system. The BPD can run individual email addresses or the entire BPD email system. Once the system identifies the emails with the word, name or phase each email will have to be review to determine what can be disclosed and their relevancy.
The average staff time of review e-mails for release is approximately 150-200 pages reviewed per hour (e-mails and attachments). Time differs depending on the size or complexity of the e-mails. Once all disclosable emails are identified the BPD will advise of the actual cost of producing the e-mails. There is a minimum charge of $50.00 to start the search and downloading of e-mails. After the number of emails is determined you will be provided with the review cost. If the costs and terms are agreed upon emails will be reviewed. The $50.00 search fee will be deducted from the final cost.
A former soccer coach is acquitted in a murder trial. The prosecutor in the case holds a news conference after the verdict. Three journalists covering the trial are excluded.
The dateline for this story isn't somewhere overseas. It's unfortunately in our own backyard, in upstate New York.
Last week, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain barred The Watertown Daily Times reporter William Eckert and photographer Jason Hunter from a news conference after a not guilty verdict in the murder trial of Oral "Nick" Hillary.
Hillary was accused of stalking, strangling and killing 12-year-old Garrett Phillips. The trial has garnered media attention outside of New York, highlighted on national TV programs.
Click here to read Eckert explain how the events unfolded.
A photo of St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rains on the county website.
This is unacceptable and threatens the right of a free press. If government officials use their power to decide which journalists are granted access to public information, involving the public, on public property, it threatens our rights and freedom to speak freely, gather information freely and publish freely.
This goes beyond granting someone an exclusive or first interview. This was a news conference where only a few people were excluded and they were excluded because of a government leader's opinion of them and their work.
The government does not get to decide who reports on and covers them. The public should be outraged that a public official is trying to block their right to public information by blocking access to those that may ask critical questions or hold officials accountable. Excluding certain members of the press from interviews and news conferences interferes with the public's right to know.
I join and support the New York State Associated Press Association, a group of New York newspaper and broadcast journalists, in condemning Rain's actions.
"…It is inappropriate for you to attempt to control information by giving personal invitations to only certain reporters based on your preference for favorable coverage, or to bar reporters whose coverage you dislike," the association president Tracy Ormsbee said in the letter.
A response from Rain was not immediately received but will be added if it is.
The Watertown Daily Times is protesting and demanding an apology from Rain.
Mark Thomason, publisher of the Fannin Focus newspaper in Blue Ridge, Georgia was arrested June 24 and charged with three felonies, including one for making a false statement on his open records request.
No journalist or member of the public should ever have to put up with what Thomason has when exercising his or her right to public information.
On the day of his arrest Thomason said he had no idea why he was arrested.
"For two days I sat in a jail cell without a pillow or blanket," he said.
After his release on a $10,000 bond, Thomason said he faced unusual bond restrictions and was required to provide numerous on-the-spot urine samples for law enforcement in his hometown.
When the Georgia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists first heard of Thomason's arrest, they began sharing their outrage with the public. The chapter also filed a formal complaint to the Judicial Qualifications Commission against the judge, Brenda Weaver, Chief Superior Court Judge of the Appalachian Judicial Circuit, who had Thomason and his attorney arrested.
At it's annual convention last month in New Orleans, SPJ's members commended Thomason's "relentless pursuit of the public's right to know" in a freedom of information battle involving the actions of chief superior court judge.
Click here or watch below (jump to the 11 minute, 47 second mark of the video) to hear Thomason's comments to SPJ members and journalists at the convention.
The SPJ membership also called for Judge Weaver to resign and thanked the SPJ Georgia chapter members for their hard work and due diligence bringing this issue into the public conversation.
What Thomason did, standing up for his right to public information, is something, I hope, no other individual, journalist or news organization has to experience. But, if you do find yourself in a similar situation, I want to know.
SPJ was founded to fight for these very issues. Whether that is your right to government access or recording video on a public sidewalk. We are here for you. Or maybe you find yourself being forced to tell a story or write something in a way that you feel is journalistically unethical. Please tell us, so we can help.
So, please contact me and let us know what we can do to help. We are here to help protect journalism and the public's right to know.
Lynn Walsh is the current National President for SPJ. In her "day job" she manages and leads the NBC 7 Investigates team in San Diego. She loves holding the powerful accountable and spends more time than she would like fighting for access to public information. Follow her on Twitter, @LWalsh, or contact her via email: Lynn.K.Walsh@gmail.com.
EIJ16 is almost a month away. On top of all of training and networking opportunities, SPJ chapter delegates will have an opportunity to vote on two proposed changes to the organizations bylaws.
One of them called "SPJ Supporters," would help us redefine our Associate membership category to better attract people interested in journalism and protecting the First Amendment, but may not be practicing journalists.
Click here to read a condensed version of this post and the proposed bylaws change.
Journalism is not changing, it has changed.
As the ways in which people consume media change, the people creating it are also changing.
SPJ has always supported journalists through training, legal support, networking and more.
But, we also fight for the public's right to know through FOIA and freedom of the press. We educate the public and speak out on ethical concerns in the media. And maybe most importantly, SPJ is able to take those fights to lawmakers, advocating on behalf of journalists but also the public.
Right now, our membership is made up almost entirely of journalists or former journalists. We want to see those numbers continue to grow, but journalists are not the only people who care about freedom of the press issues, access to public information and the pieces of work we produce that hold the powerful accountable.
In this day in age there is power in numbers. This is especially true if we want to engage lawmakers.
Just look at the NRA. According to a 2013 figure, the group estimates it has 4.3 million members. Right now, a membership costs $30 for one year. We have all witnesses how powerful the group can be at lobbying, preventing measures its members do not support, pushing through measures its members do support.
While SPJ may never be able to reach those type of membership numbers (a girl can dream, though) there are more people out there than just practicing journalists that care about journalism, freedom of the press, access to public information and holding the powerful accountable.
We want to start being able to better engage those individuals. By passing this bylaws amendment, I think we will be one step closer to making that happen.
People who support journalism and the issues SPJ fights for, defends and stands for can become Supporters. We already have the membership category (it was originally used for individuals working in PR) but now we can redefine it, re-brand it and better serve those who join in this category.
These people could be attorneys who work in FOIA or open records law areas. They might be citizen bloggers or activists who share information and report on issues, but may not consider themselves full-time journalists, therefore not have joined SPJ. Maybe these are just friends and family, general members of the public who have been impacted by a great journalist, who want to support our profession and fight for the public's right to know.
The SPJ National Board members support it and so do I. I hope you will too. If you are not a chapter delegate, please contact your local chapters asking them to support it.
Let's help bring the possibility of impact and influence back to journalists, the public and SPJ.
Lynn Walsh is the current President-Elect for SPJ. In her "day job" she manages and leads the NBC 7 Investigates team in San Diego. She loves holding the powerful accountable and spends more time than she would like fighting for access to public information. Follow her on Twitter, @LWalsh, or contact her via email: Lynn.K.Walsh@gmail.com.
MEMBERSHIP. In my induction speech last September, I noted that SPJ leadership hadn't looked at membership in about 10 years. Virtually every professional association has had issues and declines in membership, especially since the 2008 recession. SPJ was not alone or immune.
We convened two different meetings, one in Arizona in January and the other in New Orleans in April, to brainstorm and determine ways to enhance membership, both for existing and potential members.
Two tracks emerged. The first, to be rolled out this fall, is designed to enlist people interested in fighting for journalism and freedom of information and to help those already doing so.
In tandem with this effort, SPJ President-Elect Lynn Walsh led a task force looking for a way to pull in all people who were interested in backing quality journalism and the causes we fight for. Her group developed the "supporters" of SPJ idea, and you'll see a proposed bylaws change at EIJ16 to make this a reality. It's an excellent idea, and a way to expand SPJ's reach and influence.
The second membership track will be coming next year – it's an emphasis on how SPJ helps a journalist at every step of his or her professional career.
Tara Puckey, our membership strategist, and Robin Davis Sekula, chair of the Membership Committee, also have been partnering this year on some well-executed and successful membership marketing campaigns.
SPJ GOVERNANCE. I wrote in my recent Quill column about the 41 percent problem: SPJ governs itself as a representative democracy, with all decisions coming from the annual convention.
But the only delegates at convention are those that represent SPJ chapters. We did a data-dive in late 2014 to learn that 41 percent – nearly half – of our membership is not affiliated with a chapter. In other words, they have no voice at convention.
I chaired a task force to study this problem, and possible solutions. When I became president, I asked Alex Tarquinio to continue and finish the work. She and the other task members did a great job in coming up with a proposed change to the SPJ bylaws, which you'll also see at EIJ16, to establish a system of regional at-large delegates, truly making SPJ a representative democracy.
This summer, the SPJ board considered a proposal to redraw the regional lines and reduce the size of the board. While that effort wasn't successful, it prompted us to think about a more global look at SPJ governance and the board itself. Region 4 Director Patti Gallagher Newberry will be chairing a task force on governance, starting this summer and continuing into Lynn's term.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS. In December, I led a group to the White House, where we spoke with President Obama's press secretary, Josh Earnest, on behalf of 53 journalism organizations.
The topic: The trend by public information officers at federal agencies to prevent journalists from doing their jobs and getting information to the American people. The problem has gotten worse, not better, under the "most transparent administration in history," which is what the president called for the day after his inauguration in 2009.
PIOs have become a stifling pinchpoint for information, or in the case where interviews actually are allowed, minders who seek to make sure that the company line is preserved.
Earnest was cordial and the conversation was candid. But we haven't seen any follow-up as the Obama administration plays out the clock.
I choose to be an optimist on a daily basis, but this problem is only going to get worse. And it doesn't matter which candidate wins the presidential election in November.
FIX FOIA by 50. Finally, this was a big one. SPJ is a member of the Sunshine in Government Initiative, a combine of nine journalist and open-government groups. SGI worked tirelessly on behalf of the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, a measure that passed both houses of Congress unanimously. "Fix FOIA by 50" was the mantra, seeking passage of the bill before the 50th anniversary of the act's initial passage.
The bill brings FOIA into the 21st century; among other reforms, it allows for electronic requests and requires electronic documents to be created. There will be a single online portal to submit FOIA requests to agencies. It establishes, by statute, a presumption of openness in our government.
President Obama signed the bill on June 30, just a few days before July 4, the day President Lyndon Johnson signed the first FOIA in 1966. We fixed FOIA by 50, and we gave America a little something extra to celebrate on Independence Day this year.
To all our professional staff in Indianapolis for the hard work they do for us, and to three people there in particular with whom I have worked closely: To Joe Skeel, for his steady hand as executive director; to Jennifer Royer, our communications strategist who keeps watch on the issues of day and connects SPJ to the media; and to Tara Puckey, who as member strategist is taking the ideas we've developed this year and pushing them to reality.
To the other leaders on the ladder with whom I have served over the past three years – Dave Cuillier, Dana Neuts, Lynn Walsh and Rebecca Baker. It has been a real pleasure and honor to work alongside you.
To all the members of the SPJ board. Your service, ideas, passion and hard work on behalf of journalists and journalism are vital.
Above all, thank you for the opportunity to serve as your leader this year.
Despite the many issues in the profession, I can't think of a better, more fulfilling way to earn a living.


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The Weeknd premieres mindblowing classic car synchro video & takes home 10 Billboard Music Awards
Toronto superstar DRAKE wins BBMA Artist of the Decade
Toronto's The Weeknd dominated at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards in L.A. Sunday night, taking home ten honours – including Top Artist and Top Hot 100 Artist. More than doubling his career total to 19 The Weeknd becomes the fith most awarded BBMA winner of all time behind fellow Torontonian Drake (29), fellow Canadian, Justin Bieber (21), Taylor Swift (25) and Garth Brooks (20).
Meanwhile much beloved Toronto superstar, Drake won the BBMA Artist of the Decade Award and celebrated by bringing his son, Adonis on stage renting out the new 70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Drake also won an award for Top Streaming Songs artist bringing his BBMA leading total to 29, including the Artist of the Decade award.
But all the accolades aside, The Weeknd also turned heads with an incredible mesmerizing video for his new hit "Save Your Tears" which featured a veritable fleet of red and white classic cars along with 4 huge white tractor trailers.
It was the colours of the Canadian flag driving in various formations behind and around the Toronto singer, resembling the patterns more associated with synchro swimmers. The patterns looked particularly dramatic when featured from above, as well as dangerous when featured head on. Of course trained stunt drivers – all 21 of them – were seated behind the wheels.
The video's producer, Alex Lill said their team were inspired by old 1950s synchronized swimmers. The concept was more about synchronicity and elegance, than the Fast and the Furious.
Lill told Billboard that he "had to go source every car individually online that was for sale and find 20 of them in 4-5 days. And of course they're vintage cars that were used, so they're breaking down like flies." They even had a NASCAR mechanic team on site, to keep all the cars in optimal working order.
The popular live awards show held at Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater was hosted by Nick Jonas. Other big winners included Pink, who was the recipient of the BBMA's Icon Award, along with Gabby Barrett, who took home three awards, Pop Smoke who won 5 awards including top Billboard 200 album for Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon and Best New Artist. Pop Smoke, who died in February 2020is the first artist to win Best New Artist award posthumously. Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen won three awards, including top country artist and top country album.
Notable performances included BTS premiering "Butter," their second English language single, along with Duran Duran, Karol G, Doja Cat and Sza. While Alicia Keys celebrated the 20th anniversary of her first album release, "Songs in A Minor." Find more winners here.
The Tragically Hip release a NEW album and it's called 'Saskadelphia'
The Tragically Hip will perform with Feist at 50th Annual JUNO Awards
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This Thursday's Society for Clinton Hill meeting will be focused entirely around local blogging. I'll be there with Van (of Lunchtime with Tillie) on behalf of CHB. Also slated to present are Jon Butler of Brownstoner and Andy Newman, recently departed from The Local.
Come on out to learn more about the folks behind these blogs, ask questions and get aquainted with the Society.
AGENDA 7:00 pm Refreshments. Meet and greet your neighbors.
7:30 pm Welcome and announcements: Dave Haberer, President A special welcome to all those new to the neighborhood.
7:45 -8:45 pm The World of Blogging – how we all get our up-to-date news. Presenting a panel of our neighborhood's most powerful and interesting websites and blogs…those sites that keep us all informed - an"informal" Q&A about what they do, what their challenges are today and how they find that balance between comments from the really angry to those that may be civil but boring. So, bring your questions and plan to be entertained Don't we all love blogs? We do!
8:45 pm Open Mic – please sign up at the door to make your 1 minute announcement or comment.


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|#ReadOfTheWeek| This Is How To Create Happy Memories That Will Last A Lifetime: 3 Secrets From Research
By: Eric Barker
Your first kiss. Graduation. Your first job. Your wedding day. Birth of your first child.
These are the big memories that we all cherish. But there are other little memories that stick out because they had such a powerful emotional impact on you. Moments that enriched your life, bonded you with others and helped you define who you are.
Well, the latter are just "magic", right? Serendipity. Can't engineer that. They just "happen"…
*Writer rolls his eyes so hard he gets a migraine.*
Yeah, and sometimes they don't. More often than not, one day rolls into the next, one month rolls into the next, you blink your eyes and you're staring down the barrel of another New Year's Day saying: where the heck did the time go?
Serendipity can be a bus that never arrives. So why do we leave special moments to chance? And why do we not do more to create those special memories for others — the way we'd like them to make some for us?
We get tired. We get lazy. And then boom — suddenly CVS is loaded with Christmas ornaments and it signals the end of another year. No good. If we want great memories we have to make them.
But how do you do that? What makes some little moments so powerful? And others the epitome of "meh"?
Chip and Dan Heath have a new book that lays out the science you need to know — The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact.
Time to learn how to construct more events that will restock your reminiscence reservoir. Boost your nostalgia number. Fill your flashback fund.
1) Create Moments of Elevation
Parties. Competing in sporting events. Taking off on a spontaneous road trip. What do they have in common?
From The Power of Moments:
Moments of elevation are experiences that rise above the routine. They make us feel engaged, joyful, amazed, motivated.
If you feel the need to pull out a camera, it's probably a moment of elevation. (Unless you're taking a selfie. In that case, just put it away, you narcissist.)
So what is it at the core of a moment of elevation that we can add to any event to make it more special? Remember the 3 S's: sensory, stakes, and script.
Boost sensory appeal: This is why concerts, museums and great meals stick in your memory and why sitting on the couch is so forgettable. Engaging the senses more intensely makes moments stand out.
Raise the stakes: Competing in a sporting event is more exciting than watching one. In fact, betting on a sporting event makes watching one more entertaining. If there's something to gain or lose, you'll be paying attention.
Break the script: Don't do the usual thing. Don't just get coffee or have dinner. Boring. Take your default and flip it on its head. Defy expectations and strategically surprise people.
Southwest Airlines broke the script by tweaking their normal flight safety announcement. One of the lines they added was:
If you should get to use the life vest in a real-life situation, the vest is yours to keep.
People loved it. In fact, those who heard the new messages actually flew more. And that resulted in an extra $140 million per year for Southwest. Breaking the script produces delightful moments.
The Heath brothers write, "The most memorable periods of our lives are when we break the script." Sounds kinda pat and corny – but it's true.
Research shows that when older people look back on their lives, a disproportionate number of their big memories happened in a very narrow window: between ages 15 and 30.
That's not even 20% of the average lifespan. Is this because our memory is sharper then? Or because young adulthood is a "magic" time? Heck, no…
It's because after 30 life can get pretty darn boring. After their third decade has passed, most people don't do anything as novel as falling in love for the first time, leaving home, going to college, or starting their first job.
So months and years blur together because nothing new and shiny happens. But neuroscientist David Eagleman says that when you inject novelty into your life, you prevent the blur. Surprise stretches time. So break the script and interrupt the blur with moments of elevation.
(To learn more about the science of a successful life, check out my new book here.)
So boosting sensory appeal, raising the stakes and breaking the script can turn little moments into big memories. What else has that power?
2) Celebrate Moments of Pride
A graduation party. The ceremony where you received your black belt. Or that special session when the parole board declared you "rehabilitated."
You want to commemorate achievements. When you have your skill noticed by others, you can puff your chest out and take a second to feel really good about yourself. And this is not a "nice to have." Research shows we needthese.
Carolyn Wiley of Roosevelt University reviewed four similar studies of employee motivation conducted in 1946, 1980, 1986 and 1992. In each of the studies, employees were asked to rank the factors that motivated them. Popular answers included "interesting work," "job security," "good wages," and "feeling of being in on things." Across the studies, which spanned 46 years, only one factor was cited every time as among the top two motivators: "full appreciation of work done."
According to one survey the Heath brothers found, the #1 reason people leave their jobs is "a lack of praise and recognition." So take the time to appreciate what you've accomplished and to let others celebrate with you.
Now I know what some people are thinking: But I don't achieve big stuff very often…
But you've already made big strides that you never took the time to revel in. Surface the milestones that already exist. How long have you and your BFF been friends? Ever celebrated that? Didn't think so. (No, that does not make you a bad friend. I still like you. You're cool.)
The Heath brothers tell the story of one couple that even looked back and actually celebrated fights the two of them had during their first year of marriage. Why? Because they got past them. They overcame the obstacles. That's worth appreciating.
And for extra credit, set goals. Build milestones on the road ahead. Why? Because the more finish lines you set, the more moments of pride you'll be able to celebrate. Not only does that feel good, it will motivate you.
George Wu at the University of Chicago looked at the data on how long it took over nine million runners to complete marathons. Most took about 3.5 to 5 hours. But the results weren't evenly distributed. There's this huge spike right before the 4 hour mark. Why? 4 hours is arbitrary, right?
Yeah — but it's a nice round number. And for many it is achievable if they push themselves. People saw that "arbitrary" time limit approaching and kicked in the afterburners so they could say, "I finished in under 4 hours." And so many did.
Celebrate moments of pride. You don't have to win a Nobel Prize. In fact, celebrating a silly milestone "breaks the script" and may be even more memorable. Set goals so you have more moments of pride to motivate you to achieve and have more things to celebrate in the future.
(To learn the seven-step morning ritual that will make you happy all day, click here.)
So you've elevating and celebrating milestones. Great. But relationships are what brings us the most happiness. (And ice cream. Ice cream brings happiness, too.) So how do we make memories that deepen our relationships with others? (And may involve ice cream?)
3) Build Moments of Connection
Vacations. Reunions. Holidays. The times that bond us with others where we feel all kinds of warm fuzzies.
These are the moments when some of the most powerful memories are formed. What does the research say deepens the connections you feel with others?
Struggle. Yeah, struggle. No, I'm not saying you should get in an argument with Uncle Jack again.
Anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas (say that three times fast) found that groups that went through "high-ordeals" bonded far more than those that went through "low-ordeals." Struggling together made people closer. This is why fraternities haze. Why soldiers feel like they are kin.
So what the heck does this have to do with relaxing vacations and get-togethers with friends?
Less watching movies and more playing board games as teams. Less shopping and more touch football. If it ends with high-fives, you're probably in the ballpark.
And even better if it's a team activity that is connected to meaning. Yes, that even means helping your friend paint their new kitchen and having beers after. You're helping them turn "that house" into "their home."
Even if it sounds like a chore beforehand, we often look back fondly on those times…. especially if your friend paints himself into a corner.
(To learn the 4 rituals from neuroscience that will make you happy, click here.)
Okay, we've learned a lot. Hopefully it was a memorable moment — but just in case, let's round it all up and learn how to make the most powerful memories of all…
Sum Up
This is how to create happy memories that will last a lifetime:
Create moments of elevation: Boost sensory appeal (light some fireworks.) Break the script (don't wait for the 4th of July.) Raise the stakes (hope you don't get arrested.)
Celebrate moments of pride: If your first book comes out and someone insists you go someplace special that night, do it. Otherwise you wouldn't have a vivid memory. You wouldn't have photos. All you would have is some random date to remember like in 8th grade history class.
Build moments of connection: Struggle. Working together on something, especially something meaningful, bonds us together. So just help Gary move this weekend and stop whining.
How do you make the most powerful memories of all? You don't have to use just one of the tips above to improve a moment — you can use them all.
Celebrate a friend's "moment of pride" with the "struggle" of a paintball match and "break the script" by also making it a costume party with everyone getting decked out in full military regalia — from the Revolutionary War.
Now that's memorable. And insane. But insane is memorable. And not boring.
You now know how to make great memories that can last you the rest of your life. You can make them for friends as well – even better, share them with friends…
But usually we don't. We do the hum-drum and the days blur together. Life becomes stale and boring and we die a little inside. But you don't have to.
Break the script. Don't let the script break you.
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Dimitri Vegas & Like MIke – Smash The House Radio 90 (Live from Dubai) – 17.01.2015


Alex Wharton, who has been a member of Coach Will Wade's staff at Chattanooga, VCU and LSU, returns for his second campaign at LSU in his role for Coach Wade as Director of Video Operations for the Tigers.
Wharton helps provide scouting videos to help prepare the Tigers and the coaching staff for future opponents. He also sets up video break downs of drills in practice that the team can watch as a team or individually.
Coach Wade hired Wharton at UTC prior to the 2013-14 season as video coordinator and then in 2014-15 was elevated to the position of director of basketball operations overseeing scheduling, camps, travel and all administrative aspects of the Chattanooga basketball program.
He was named Director of Video Operations at VCU prior to the start of the 2015-16 season.
Wharton has lots of experience in college basketball despite his relatively young age. Prior to linking up with Coach Wade, he worked in internal operations for the Houston basketball program for the 2013-14 season and as a graduate assistant at Angelo State for the 2012 and 2013 campaigns.
Wharton played two seasons at Grayson College (JC) in Texas. He later transferred to Houston, where he completed his bachelor's degree, but did not play basketball. Instead, he started his coaching career assisting at Lone Star Community College in Houston.
Wharton, a native of Houston, received his bachelor's in sports administration in 2011 from Houston and his master's in 2013, also in sports administration.


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You like old-school shooters? You're in luck! 3D Realms, the studio behind Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and other classics, is working on a new game built on old tech. Watch our new episode of NGT to hear what Javy Gwaltney thinks of Ion Maiden.
The game has many of the hallmarks of 3D Realms' other games – fast action, weird weapons, and equally weird texture stretching when you look up too far. It's retro in the best sense. Check out the game in action below.
Ion Maiden is available on PC in early access, with the full release planned for sometime this fall.
In a sea of what was then referred to as "Doom clones," 3D Realms made a name for itself by innovating the first-person shooter genre with the likes of Duke Nukem 3D and Shadow Warrior with its Build engine. The developer announced today that it's returning to developing the kinds of games it made its names on with Ion Maiden, a first-person shooter made in the Build engine that's meant to channel the chaos and fun spontaneity of early shooters.
The developer laid out the threadbare but amusing setup to the game and described its new action hero:
Shelly "Bombshell" Harrison earned her nickname as a bomb disposal expert for the Global Defense Force. When transhumanist cult mastermind Dr. Jadus Heskel unleashes a cybernetic army on Neo DC, Shelly decides it's time to start chucking bombs rather than diffusing them.
Her journey will leave trails of blood and gore in huge, multi-path levels filled with those famous colorful keycards and plenty of secrets and Easter Eggs to discover behind every corner. There's also no regenerating health here, so stop taking cover and start running and gunning.
Ion Maiden is now available in Early Access with a prequel campaign that's standalone from the main game. For our thoughts on that campaign, be sure to check out our New Gameplay Today.
Ion Maiden is due out sometime in 2018.
I dug my time with Ion Maiden a fair bit, so I'm looking forward to more of this retro shooter later on this year.
H1Z1, once one of the most popular games on Steam, is coming out of early access today with a HUD overhaul and a mode titled Auto Royale.
Sometimes credited as the progenitor of the Battle Royale genre, H1Z1 is leaving early access after roughly two years in the in-development category once the game split into two different projects. The officially released version adds a vehicle combat battle royale mode that pits 30 teams against each other in a map surrounded by ramps, oil slicks, turbo boosts, and more.
The news that H1Z1 is officially releasing accompanies the recent revelations of the game's numbers dropping precipitously over the last year, according to this report by Gamasutra. At its height, H1Z1 stood shoulder-to-shoulder with other Steam giants like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Dota 2, but has fallen to 9000 - 14,000 concurrent players in recent months.
The H1Z1 league, a competitive professional league for the game, season for 2018 is scheduled to begin in Q1. You can check out the launch trailer for the vehicular battle mode below.
While it's about time the game came out of early access, after Fortnite and Battlegrounds, H1Z1 feels a generation behind and has certainly been left behind in market mindshare. Maybe the release will help it recapture its glory, as the battle royale market is still extremely volatile.
Moss is out today on PlayStation VR. You know – that cute game with the little mouse? Don't worry if you're not completely familiar with it, because Kyle straps on the headset and guides us through the charming puzzle-platformer.
As with a lot of VR games, watching it on a traditional display drains the game of some of its magic. Fortunately, Kyle is able to articulate where he thinks the game succeeds and where it falters. Stay tuned for one of Leo's notoriously challenging questions, too.
For our review of Moss, head here.
Sega has pulled the Yakuza 6 demo from PSN on its day after release after some intrepid players discovered ways around the story gating progress to play the entire full game.
As we reported yesterday, the Yakuza 6 demo came in at a huge 36GB, essentially downloading the full game with the ability to progress stopping midway through the first chapter. It did not take long for people to figure a way around this, however, and have been posting screenshots from the English localization through the game's third chapter. As a response, Sega pulled the demo from PSN less than a day after putting it up.
"We apologize, but have had to remove the Yakuza 6 :The Song of Life demo from the PlayStation Store," Sega said on social media. "We are as upset as you are, and had hoped to have this demo available for everyone today. We discovered that some were able to use the demo to unlock the full game. We're looking into the nature of the issue. Thank you for your patience."
It is unknown if the existing demo will be patched or turned off in any way. Yakuza 6 is scheduled to release exclusively on PlayStation 4 on April 17.
This isn't particularly surprising and I am hard-pressed to think of a situation where having more data in a demo didn't result in people finding ways to access it. Still, hopefully Sega can get a demo out on PSN soon, as I'm sure many are eager to try it.
Arika revealed the details on the release structure and window for Fighting EX Layer the other day, following it up with a gameplay trailer of new characters Blair and Jack.
Blair relies on fast movement and quick mix-ups for her combos, darting around the screen and confounding the opponent rather than focusing on power moves. Jack, who used to be known as Cracker Jack, has ditched his riverboat gambling attire in favor of rodeo cowboy duds, and hits hard with juggle combos and a baseball bat.
You can check out the gameplay trailer below.
Arika is launching Fighting EX Layer sometime before June exclusively on the PlayStation 4 as a digital release.
Blizzard never lacks for Overwatch merchandise and they're definitely giving the people what they want with this new Widowmaker figma.
The figure measures about 160mm in height, features her Widow's Kiss rifle, a venom mine, and two different face plates of normal and aiming variations. Like all Figma, there's a number of points of articulation, ensuring you can pose your Widowmker in whatever Play of the Game pose you want.
The store is taking pre-orders now for the price of $80.00 with a Q4 release date. You can check out the store page at the source link below.
[Source: Blizzard Store]
In a post on PSBlog today, Capcom's Monster Hunter World producer Ryozo Tsujimoto explained the details of the second Horizon: Zero Dawn quest that nets you an armor that makes your hunter look like Aloy and a similar bow.
The quest, which begins tomorrow, has players fighting a giant Anjanath because the team rationalized that the monster best represented Horizon by looking similar to the game's Thunderjaw. Players will have to fight the Anjanath multiple times to get enough materials to craft the armor set, but some degree of urgency is called for, as the quest is only live until March 15.
Don't worry too much, though, as Tsujimoto confirms that event quests like the previous Horizon quest for palico armor will come back.
"If you missed the first event quest period to get the Watcher-themed Palico gear, we have good news for you today," the post reads. "Event quests are on a rotating schedule so you will have an opportunity to try out the quest at a later date. Please stay tuned for more information on when it will return."
To access the Horizon quest, you need to be at least Hunter Rank 11, which can be attained before the end of the game, but is in the territory of High Rank quests. Unlike the Ryu armor, Aloy's armor is High Rank itself, and has skills that can be upgraded, such as the ability to run faster. Obviously, the Horizon quest is exclusive to the PlayStation 4 version of the game.
You can read our review of Monster Hunter World here. There has been more DLC announced after the Horizon quest, including a costume of Sakura from Street Fighter V, and the monster Deviljho being added, both for free.
First-person survival horror title Outlast has suddenly appeared to download on the Nintendo Switch's eshop.
The Bundle of Terror is available for $24.99 and comes with the full game and its prequel content titled Whistleblower. There is no word yet on a physical release. The trailer says Outlast II is available to pre-order now, but it has yet to turn up on the eshop.
Outlast follows journalist Miles Upshur as he investigates and attempts to escape an asylum overrun by psychotic patients. Players can't attack enemies and must rely on stealth, as well as a camera to see in the dark.
Outlast developer and publisher Red Barrels in early December announced a third game and another project set in the Outlast universe are in development, with the latter set to release first.
Read our Outlast review here.
[Source: Polygon]
Seeing more horror games coming to Switch is great news. Curling up on the couch with the Switch is a neat way to experience a terrifying title. Just make sure you're not playing this in a Starbucks so you don't freak out other patrons.
Square Enix is bringing one of the greatest RPGs of all time to a new platform. Today, the company made the surprise announcement that Chrono Trigger is now available on Steam.
Chrono Trigger originally released on SNES in 1995, though it has been ported over the years to platforms like DS and iOS. The Steam version (which costs $15) appears to be based on the iOS iteration, since it retains parts of that interface.
Square Enix says this version also has updated graphics and sound, in addition to an autosave feature and support for controller and keyboard/mouse.
New Gameplay Today – Ion Maiden
You like old-school shooters? You're in luck! 3D Realms, the studio behind Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and other classics, is working on a new game built on old tech. Watch our new episode of NGT to hear what Javy Gwaltney thinks of Ion Maiden.
The game has many of the hallmarks of 3D Realms' other games – fast action, weird weapons, and equally weird texture stretching when you look up too far. It's retro in the best sense. Check out the game in action below.
3D Realms Reveals New Bombastic Retro Shooter Ion Maiden
In a sea of what was then referred to as "Doom clones," 3D Realms made a name for itself by innovating the first-person shooter genre with the likes of Duke Nukem 3D and Shadow Warrior with its Build engine. The developer announced today that it's returning to developing the kinds of games it made its names on with Ion Maiden, a first-person shooter made in the Build engine that's meant to channel the chaos and fun spontaneity of early shooters.
Ion Maiden is now available in Early Access with a prequel campaign that's standalone from the main game. For our thoughts on that campaign, be sure to check out our New Gameplay Today.
I dug my time with Ion Maiden a fair bit, so I'm looking forward to more of this retro shooter later on this year.
H1Z1 Leaves Early Access Today, Adds Vehicular Battle Royale Mode
The news that H1Z1 is officially releasing accompanies the recent revelations of the game's numbers dropping precipitously over the last year, according to this report by Gamasutra. At its height, H1Z1 stood shoulder-to-shoulder with other Steam giants like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Dota 2, but has fallen to 9000 – 14,000 concurrent players in recent months.
While it's about time the game came out of early access, after Fortnite and Battlegrounds, H1Z1 feels a generation behind and has certainly been left behind in market mindshare. Maybe the release will help it recapture its glory, as the battle royale market is still extremely volatile.
New Gameplay Today – Moss
Moss is out today on PlayStation VR. You know – that cute game with the little mouse? Don't worry if you're not completely familiar with it, because Kyle straps on the headset and guides us through the charming puzzle-platformer.
As with a lot of VR games, watching it on a traditional display drains the game of some of its magic. Fortunately, Kyle is able to articulate where he thinks the game succeeds and where it falters. Stay tuned for one of Leo's notoriously challenging questions, too.
Yakuza 6 Demo Pulled From PSN As Players Access The Full Game
As we reported yesterday, the Yakuza 6 demo came in at a huge 36GB, essentially downloading the full game with the ability to progress stopping midway through the first chapter. It did not take long for people to figure a way around this, however, and have been posting screenshots from the English localization through the game's third chapter. As a response, Sega pulled the demo from PSN less than a day after putting it up.
"We apologize, but have had to remove the Yakuza 6 :The Song of Life demo from the PlayStation Store," Sega said on social media. "We are as upset as you are, and had hoped to have this demo available for everyone today. We discovered that some were able to use the demo to unlock the full game. We're looking into the nature of the issue. Thank you for your patience."
This isn't particularly surprising and I am hard-pressed to think of a situation where having more data in a demo didn't result in people finding ways to access it. Still, hopefully Sega can get a demo out on PSN soon, as I'm sure many are eager to try it.
New Fighting EX Layer Gameplay Trailer Shows Off Blair And Jack
Blizzard Shows Off New Widowmaker Figma For Pre-Order
Blizzard never lacks for Overwatch merchandise and they're definitely giving the people what they want with this new Widowmaker figma.
The figure measures about 160mm in height, features her Widow's Kiss rifle, a venom mine, and two different face plates of normal and aiming variations. Like all Figma, there's a number of points of articulation, ensuring you can pose your Widowmker in whatever Play of the Game pose you want.
Monster Hunter World Aloy Quest Launches Tomorrow, Event Quests Will Rotate
In a post on PSBlog today, Capcom's Monster Hunter World producer Ryozo Tsujimoto explained the details of the second Horizon: Zero Dawn quest that nets you an armor that makes your hunter look like Aloy and a similar bow.
The quest, which begins tomorrow, has players fighting a giant Anjanath because the team rationalized that the monster best represented Horizon by looking similar to the game's Thunderjaw. Players will have to fight the Anjanath multiple times to get enough materials to craft the armor set, but some degree of urgency is called for, as the quest is only live until March 15.
Don't worry too much, though, as Tsujimoto confirms that event quests like the previous Horizon quest for palico armor will come back.
"If you missed the first event quest period to get the Watcher-themed Palico gear, we have good news for you today," the post reads. "Event quests are on a rotating schedule so you will have an opportunity to try out the quest at a later date. Please stay tuned for more information on when it will return."
To access the Horizon quest, you need to be at least Hunter Rank 11, which can be attained before the end of the game, but is in the territory of High Rank quests. Unlike the Ryu armor, Aloy's armor is High Rank itself, and has skills that can be upgraded, such as the ability to run faster. Obviously, the Horizon quest is exclusive to the PlayStation 4 version of the game.
Outlast Slithers Its Way To Switch With Surprise Release Today
First-person survival horror title Outlast has suddenly
appeared to download on the Nintendo Switch's eshop.
The Bundle of Terror is available for $24.99 and comes with
the full game and its prequel content titled Whistleblower. There is no word
yet on a physical release. The trailer says Outlast II is available to
pre-order now, but it has yet to turn up on the eshop.
Outlast follows journalist Miles Upshur as he investigates
and attempts to escape an asylum overrun by psychotic patients. Players can't
attack enemies and must rely on stealth, as well as a camera to see in the dark.
Outlast developer and publisher Red Barrels in early December announced a
third game and another project set in the Outlast universe are in
development, with the latter set to release first.
Seeing more horror games coming to Switch is great news. Curling up on the couch with the Switch is a neat way to experience a terrifying title. Just make sure you're not playing this in a Starbucks so you don't freak out other patrons.
Chrono Trigger Gets Surprise Steam Release


This is an article I did for The Rap Sheet about forgotten book WAR AGAINST THE MAFIA the first in Don Pendleton's Executioner: Mack Bolan series. Anyone who knows Mack might recognise his influence on me as a writer.
Thanks to J. Kingston Pierce for allowing me to submit my piece.


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Tag: Bridget Balodis
Review, Theatre, Whats On	 October 11, 2015
REVIEW: Red Stitch Presents JURASSICA
Impressive cast in family saga
By Caitlin McGrane
Jurassica is a familiar Australian family story of immigration and assimilation. Ralph (Joe Petruzzi) and Sara (Caroline Lee) came from Italy in the 1950s to begin a new life in Australia. As immigrants in a foreign land they attempted to adjust to a new way of life, while trying to maintain their familiar traditions and customs. The play is told through flashback sequences as Ralph's son Ichlis (Jordan Fraser-Trumble), grandson Luca (Edward Orton) and daughter-in-law Penny (Devon Lang Wilton) attempt to deal with his rapidly failing health. All the performers in the ensemble cast give exceptional performances as individuals and work well together. Fraser-Trumble and Orton both do a particularly good job of playing men/boys at a variety of ages.
However, for me the play did not hang together exceptionally well: the script was slightly tired and took a well-trodden path that was not aided by the addition of the interpreter Kaja's (Olga Makeeva) Serbian background story, which seemed slightly clumsily included. Director Bridget Balodis has done a terrific job in the six weeks she had to put the play together, but the story was not quite up to the standard I have come to expect from Red Stitch. However, the writing was not without merit, and the play maintained a steady and relatively engaging pace throughout.
As always at Red Stitch the staging and lighting were excellent: Romaine Harper (Set & Designer) and Amelia Lever-Davidson (Lighting Designer) have both done a wonderful job of evoking a variety of environs on stage.
In some ways this is a story of fragile masculinity within a family, and while it was certainly told with its heart in the right place, it unfortunately did not strike a chord with me. This may have been due to the heavy use of Italian, which I do not understand or speak. Luckily I attended with someone who does so she was able to translate, but this somewhat distracted from the intentions on stage. I look forward to seeing what playwright Dan Giovannoni does next.
Dates: Until Nov 9th 2015
Rear 2 Chapel Street
Bookings: http://redstitch.net/gallery/jurassica/
Image by Jodie Hutchinson
Filed under: Bridget Balodis, Caroline Lee, Dan Giovannoni, Devon Lang Wilton, Edward Orton, Joe Petruzzi, Jordan Fraser-Trumble, Olga Makeeva, Red Stitch Actors Theatre


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