The Biggest Sentence of the 2012 Campaign : NO QUARTER

The Obama campaign is utterly convinced that the ?full context? of Obama?s ?if you?ve got a business, you didn?t build that? comments are exculpatory. Mitt Romney and many of his supporters contend that the full context is worse, full of a sneering disdain for small business owners for erroneously believing they succeeded because they?re smart or because they work hard.

As a public service announcement, here?s the statement in context:

If Obama really means ?roads and bridges? (as we have been repeatedly told and reminded) when he said ?if you?ve got a business, you didn?t build that,?why didn?t he say ?those? instead of ?that??

After all, we are all constantly reminded how brilliant and smart the President is, and not to mention what a great orator and lecturer.

The word ?that? is a demonstrative pronoun.

A pronoun is the part of speech that substitutes for nouns or noun phrases and designates person(s) or thing(s) asked for, previously specified, or understood from the context.

Demonstrative pronouns are ?This,? ?that,? ?these,? ?those.? The demonstrative pronoun, ?that? in the context of the president?s remarks, modifies a noun (like a bridge, a road or a business-all singular) but can also stand on its own.

?This? and ?that? are singular versions of this demonstrative pronoun, while ?these? and ?those? are plural versions of the pronoun. When writing or speaking properly, the demonstrative pronoun must properly match the noun it modifies.

Correct/proper examples of usage, when modifying a singular noun:
? That bridge or this bridge
? That road or this road
? That business or this business

Incorrect/improper examples of usage, when modifying a plural noun:
? That bridges or this bridges
? That roads or this roads
? That businesses or this businesses

For weeks the Obama Team, and Obama himself, have repeatedly told all of us that the ?that? he was referring to was ?roads and bridges.? Both nouns, roads and bridges, are plural, not singular.

Well, let?s see how the great intellect, brilliant mind, orator and lecturer did? SEE CHART ABOVE.

To take the Obama Team, and the president himself, at their word, and putting the phrase into the proper context he wants the world to believe he was referring, he should/would have said:
? if you?ve got a business, you didn?t build those?

Instead, he said:
? if you?ve got a business, you didn?t build that?

So, which is it, a world-class gaffe of improper word usage (which not one member of the media has said it was or even reported that it was, nor anyone on Obama?s Team, or Obama himself?remember the intellect, brilliance, orator and lecturer, so the gaffe meme does not fit, or has been proffered as the reason for the words that were actually spoken), or are we all being lied too??? Personally, to me, it has to be one or the other.

Rebuttal Obama personal add YouTube Link-?roads and bridges?-(:21-:22)

?By investing in education, training, roads and bridges, research and technology?

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'Total Recall' is your sci-fi fantasy

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Colin Farrell as Douglas Quaid in "Total Recall."

By Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood

REVIEW: For at least the first half of its 2-hour running time, it?s hard to tell if ?Total Recall? works better as a remake of the popular 1990 classic that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger or as a love letter to 1982?s groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece ?Blade Runner.? The fact that both movies are based on the works of legendary author Philip K. Dick only fuels the argument that it succeeds on both counts.

Where the latter is concerned, it will have to serve until director Ridley Scott gets around to making that ?Blade Runner? sequel he?s been talking about (while promoting his latest big screen offering, ?Prometheus?). The cyberpunk influence of that film is obvious from the very first scene of Len Wiseman?s update of ?Total Recall,? which depicts the earth of the late-21st Century -- or rather, what?s left of it?-- as bleak, rain-soaked, decaying, over-crowded, overwhelming and full of flying cars that resemble spinners.

Otherwise, the plot is pretty faithful to the original film (which itself was based on Dick?s famous short story ?We Can Remember It For You Wholesale?), save for a few changes?-- the biggest of which is that the film?s reluctant protagonist never gets his ?ass to Mars.? The story is completely earthbound and takes place in a post-apocalyptic future where the only inhabitable spots left on the planet that were not ravaged by warfare lie in two nation-states: The United Federation of Britain (formerly western Europe) and The Colony (formerly Australia).

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Factory worker Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell) and his beautiful wife (Kate Beckinsale) live in a run-down society that?s controlled by the corrupt Chancellor Cohaagen (Bryan Cranston). Since he can?t afford to take a real vacation, he opts for the next best thing: a visit to Rekall, a company that implants fantasies into your mind that feel so vivid and real that they become part of your memory.

But when the implant procedure goes horribly wrong, Quaid is forced to go on the run from the police, the government and those he trusted the most. His only hope lies with a woman he remembered from his dreams: a rebel fighter (Jessica Biel) working for the underground resistance. Quaid is forced to make a difficult choice that will determine his real identity and the fate of the free world, but how does he know which choice to make when the line between fantasy and reality has become so blurred?

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After directing serviceable action films like 2003?s ?Underworld? and 2007?s ?Live Free or Die Hard,? Len Wiseman takes on his most ambitious production yet with ?Total Recall.? For the most part, he succeeds with a lavishly-produced remake that?s smart, sexy and action-packed with exciting fight scenes and flying car chases. The only problem is that it takes itself a bit too seriously, and some of the plot details in the screenplay (written by Kurt Wimmer and Mark Bomback) aren?t as clear as they were in the original film?-- especially during the second half, which gets a bit too convoluted.

Regardless, Colin Farrell does a fine job in filling the very big shoes vacated by Arnold Schwarzenneger, while Jessica Biel gives a strong performance in an otherwise under-written role as the only person he can trust. But without question, ?Total Recall? is Kate Beckinsale?s movie. By combining the two characters played by Sharon Stone and Michael Ironside in the original film, Beckinsale?-- who is married to director Wiseman?-- plays the quintessential bad ?guy,? and she?s really good at it. (Hard to believe that this is the same actress who broke through with 1995?s ?Cold Comfort Farm.?)

The prospect of implanted fantasies may still be a long way off, so until that day comes, seeing a spectacle like ?Total Recall? will serve as the next best thing. This is an action film with a capital ?A,? so consider this review as an implant to see a fantasy like this the way it was meant to be seen: at the movies.

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New study finds strong evidence of humans surviving rabies bites without treatment

New study finds strong evidence of humans surviving rabies bites without treatment

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Challenging conventional wisdom that rabies infections are 100 percent fatal unless immediately treated, scientists studying remote populations in the Peruvian Amazon at risk of rabies from vampire bats found 11 percent of those tested showed protection against the disease, with only one person reporting a prior rabies vaccination. Ten percent appear to have survived exposure to the virus without any medical intervention. The findings from investigators at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were published today in the August 2012 issue of the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

"The overwhelming majority of rabies exposures that proceed to infections are fatal. However, our results open the door to the idea that there may be some type of natural resistance or enhanced immune response in certain communities regularly exposed to the disease," said Amy Gilbert with the CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, who is the paper's lead author. "This means there may be ways to develop effective treatments that can save lives in areas where rabies remains a persistent cause of death."

Rabies experts estimate the disease kills 55,000 people each year in Africa and Asia alone, and appears to be on the rise in China, the former Soviet Republics, southern Africa, and Central and South America. According to the CDC, in the United States, human deaths from rabies have declined over the past century from 100 annually to an average of two per year thanks to an aggressive campaign to vaccinate domestic animals against the disease.

In general, people who believe they may have been exposed to rabies are advised to immediately seek treatment which involves post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) - a series of injections - to prevent the exposure from causing an active infection. These preventive treatments, when administered promptly, are 100 percent successful at preventing disease. Scientists have documented only a small number of individual cases, including one last year in California, in which an exposure to rabies proceeded to infection and the victim survived. Most of those survivors still required intensive medical attention, including one case in Wisconsin in which doctors induced a coma, though this approach has not been successful in most subsequent cases.

This CDC study was conducted in collaboration with the Peruvian Ministry of Health as part of a larger project to understand better bat-human interactions and its relation to rabies and emerging diseases that may be transmitted by bats. For their research, scientists traveled to two communities (Truenococha and Santa Marta) in a remote section of the Peruvian Amazon where outbreaks of fatal infections with rabies caused by bites from vampire bats?the most common "natural reservoir" for the disease in Latin America? have occurred regularly over the last two decades. They interviewed 92 people, 50 of whom reported previous bat bites. Blood samples were taken from 63 individuals and seven (11 percent) were found to have "rabies virus neutralizing antibodies."

One out of the seven individuals reported receiving a rabies vaccination?which generates antibodies to the rabies virus?but there was no evidence that the other six had received anti-rabies vaccine prior to the blood sampling or had sought out any medical attention for a bat bite, evidence that they had harbored the virus itself.

The researchers acknowledged that they could not conclusively determine whether the antibodies were caused by an exposure to the virus that was somehow insufficient to produce disease. But they believe their evidence "suggests that (rabies virus) exposure is not invariably fatal to humans."

Gilbert said non-fatal exposures may happen more often than some think because "unless people have clinical symptoms of the disease they may not go to the hospital or clinic, particularly where access is limited."

"We all still agree that nearly everyone who is found to be experiencing clinical symptoms of rabies dies," Gilbert said. "But we may be missing cases from isolated high-risk areas where people are exposed to rabies virus and, for whatever reason, they don't develop disease."

In the Amazon region where the study was conducted?the Province Datem del Maranon in the Loreto Department of northern Peru?vampire bats, which live off of mammalian blood, regularly come out at night and prefer to feed on livestock. But in the absence of those food sources, they are known to seek out a meal from humans. They can use their extremely sharp teeth and the anticoagulant that naturally occurs in their saliva (appropriately referred to as "draculin") to feed on a sleeping person without awakening them. The rabies virus circulates extensively among vampire bat colonies in the region, and when an infected bat feeds, it passes along the virus to its host.

"This type of thorough and persistent scientific rabies investigation lends continued support to the belief that even the most dangerous of infectious diseases may be amenable to treatment," said James W. Kazura, MD noted infectious disease expert and president of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH). "Continued investment of resources is essential for us to protect the health and well-being of innocent people whose lives and livelihoods are needlessly threatened by infectious diseases like rabies."

Gilbert and her colleagues hope their findings will prompt further studies in remote, at-risk communities to see if the results are replicated. In an editorial accompanying the study, Rodney E. Willoughby, a pediatric disease specialist at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, said if it turns out there are distinct populations of people with "complete or relative resistance to rabies," there could be the potential to use whole genome sequencing to help develop new, life-saving treatments for rabies infections.

"Careful, respectful genetic study of these genetically unique populations may provide information on which pathways in human biochemistry and physiology promote resistance to human rabies," he wrote. "Equally important, knowing that there is a continuum of disease, even for infectious diseases like rabies, should push us harder to try for cures when confronted by so-called untreatable infectious diseases?."

Gilbert noted that the study was done as part of a larger public health effort to address a series of rabies outbreaks in the Amazon, where some health officials are now considering conducting pre-emptive vaccination campaigns in areas where risk of rabies is high and availability of medical care low. She said that while her study highlights people who appear to have survived an exposure to the virus, the fact remains that rabies outbreaks in small communities in the region have left tragic results.

"These are very small villages and, when they witness ten people dying from what is a horrible disease, it is incredibly traumatic," Gilbert said. "We want to help raise awareness of the problem and try to develop a more proactive response."

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Obama authorizes secret U.S. support for Syrian rebels

Before Syrian reinforcement troops can reach Aleppo, the nation's largest city and commercial capital, they are being attacked by rebel forces in Arihah, a city situated on a key route. NBC's Richard Engel reports.

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Updated at 8:14 a.m. ET: President Barack Obama has signed a so-called "intelligence finding" authorizing covert aid to the Syrian rebels seeking to depose Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his government, NBC News has confirmed.

White House and intelligence officials declined to comment on a Reuters report about the aid.

A U.S. official also said that while Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said the U.S., is providing non-lethal aid and communications to the rebels, the presidential finding provides more intelligence resources than had been previously known.


The administration has been under constant criticism for months from Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and others who say the administration should be arming the rebels.

Saudis mum on aid center for Syrian rebels

Obama's order, approved earlier this year, broadly permits the CIA and other U.S. agencies to provide support that could help the rebels oust Assad, Reuters reported.

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People resisting the army of President Bashar al-Assad in northern Syria cope with loss and prepare for fighting.

This and other developments signal a shift toward growing, albeit still circumscribed, support for Assad's armed opponents -- a shift that intensified following last month's failure of the U.N. Security Council to agree on tougher sanctions against the Damascus government, Reuters reported.

UN: Syria using fighter jets against rebels with tanks

The White House is for now apparently stopping short of giving the rebels lethal weapons, even as some U.S. allies do that, Reuters said.

But U.S. and European officials have said that there have been noticeable improvements in the coherence and effectiveness of Syrian rebel groups in the past few weeks. That represents a significant change in assessments of the rebels by Western officials, who previously characterized Assad's opponents as a disorganized, almost chaotic, rabble, Reuters reported.

Precisely when Obama signed the secret intelligence authorization, an action not previously reported, could not be determined, Reuters said.

Residents face shortages as Syrian army hits Aleppo?

The full extent of clandestine support that agencies like the CIA might be providing also is unclear, Reuters said.

For days the Syrian troops' weapons have given them the upper hand during key battles in Aleppo, but the rebels ? now armed with powerful shoulder fired anti-aircraft missiles -- are preparing for a different kind of fight. NBC's Richard Engel reports.

White House spokesman Tommy Vietor declined comment to Reuters.

A U.S. government source acknowledged that under provisions of the presidential finding, the United States was collaborating with a secret command center operated by Turkey and its allies.

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Last week, Reuters reported that, along with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Turkey had established a secret base near the Syrian border to help direct vital military and communications support to Assad's opponents.

This "nerve center" is in Adana, a city in southern Turkey about 60 miles from the Syrian border, which is also home to Incirlik, a U.S. air base where U.S. military and intelligence agencies maintain a substantial presence.

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Top 10 Pinteresters to Follow for Life's Tips and Tricks ? My Life Scoop

These days, you can?t look at your Facebook feed these or read through a business or tech blog without seeing the word Pinterest pop up on your screen. The social bookmarking site, which allows users to save images and categorize them as different boards, has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame. Launched in March 2010, Pinterest was called one of the ?50 Best Websites of 2011? by Time magazine (just over a year later) and is currently valued at around $1 billion dollars. Just how popular is it? Pinterest was the 61st most-visited U.S. web property in June, with 20.5 million unique visitors.

Today we take a look at 10 Pinteresters (or Pinterest Users) who do more than just provide us with pretty pictures, they give us real life tips and tricks on how to make our lives easier. So next time you?re looking to whip up a new meal, plan an exciting trip or buy a unique gift, look to these expert curators to guide you along the way.

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1. Real Simple

It?s easy to see why Real Simple would top our list. The first publication to crack 100,000 Pinterest followers, Real Simple is a monthly magazine that?s known for its articles on how to make life easier, or more simple. Its 69 Pinterest boards are a natural extension of its brand with titles like Weeknight Meals, Problem-Solving Products and, one of its most popular, New Uses for Old Things. Their creative and clever tips touch everything from food and entertaining to cleaning and decorating.

Fun tip: Don?t throw away that old ketchup bottle. Instead, use it as a no-mess pancake batter dispenser.

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2. Better Homes and Gardens

From breakfast and brunch recipes to holiday decorating ideas, Better Homes and Gardens has you covered. The magazine that, month after month, provides ideas and projects for your home and garden, now gives you a quick, visual way to experience them with its 89 boards. Here you can follow specific boards like Smart Storage Solutions and Grow Your Own Produce. This is a great place to start if you?re looking to spiff up your home or just live a little brighter.

Fun tip: Use tension rods to transform a bookcase into the perfect crafts and gift-wrapping station.

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3. HGTV

It makes perfect sense that the television channel generally centered around home improvement projects would have a popular Pinterest page. HGTV on Pinterest currently has over 115,000 followers! Though it only has 28 boards, you?ll still find plenty of inspiration here. Search by specific rooms in the house like bedrooms, living room and kitchen or come to learn some nifty crafts. In fact, for those feeling particularly ?crafty,? check out their Handmade board where you can learn how to do everything from create a sunburst mirror to make a primitive wine rack.

Fun tip: Turn old crates into bathroom shelves!

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4. Martha Stewart Living

From the editors of the magazine Martha Stewart Living comes a Pinterest page that?s filled 40 boards of inspiration. Follow all of their boards or pick and follow the ones that you find most useful. Similar to HGTV, their boards are divided up by rooms in the house as well as crafts and holidays. Not sure what you should bring to the next party? Check out Drinks. Looking to surprise your love with a fresh bouquet of flowers? Click on Floral Design.

Fun tip: Here?s how to make a summer party punch.

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5. Whole Foods

While a large supermarket chain that emphasizes natural and organic products doesn?t seem like it would belong on this list, you?d be surprised to find out that this Pinterester, with over 52K followers, has pages loaded with inspiring ideas. Not only does Whole Foods? Pinterest page have recipes ranging from vegetarian to grilled meat dishes, they also have a board called Food Tips and Tricks with over 700 pins. Though curated by Whole Foods, anyone can become a board contributor. Here you?ll discover neat ideas on how to prepare and serve dishes in ways you may have never thought of.

Fun tip: Missing a key ingredient? Check out this handy list of substitute items.

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6. Apartment Therapy

The popular home decorating blog Apartment Therapy has a Pinterest page with just 10 Boards. Don?t let that fool you because if you?re looking for home design inspiration, this is where you?ll find it. Come here to see how real people have decorated their own homes. Apartment Therapy?s Design Tips board, which has over 46,000 followers, gives you advice on how to make your home a happier place. Taken from their website, these 50 pins include 5 Completely Free Ways to Make Your House a Home and 10 Tips to Update, Refresh & Modernize Your Home. One of their most popular posts is called Tips For Making Moving More Organized and Less Painful.

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7. West Elm

West Elm, the retail store that features contemporary furniture designs, has 38 boards filled with inspiration for your home. Rather than just pin from their own website, West Elm scours the web and brings together home trends you can apply to your daily life. There?s a little something for everyone here ? whether you?re a naturalist or a globalist, a revivalist or a modernist. Their board called Creative Reuse even shows you ways you can turn everyday objects into fantastic works of art.

Fun Tip: Assemble your old milk cartons into a kid?s igloo!

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8. Croft Global Travel

Though Travel Channel outnumbers Croft Global Travel in the number of Pinterest followers (20K to 4K), Croft Global Travel has more useful boards related to travel. These include boards like Essential Travel Swag and Travel Books Worth Reading. More than just an inspiration site, this Pinterest user is a must-follow for its tips on how and where to travel. In fact, it divides up its best places by continent. Run by travel consultants, their mantra is ?More like a local, less like a tourist.?

Fun Tip: Before you head out to your next trip, check out Travel Apps That Rock.

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9. Modern Parents Messy Kids

If you?re a modern parent who believes in ?raising engaged kids, organizing your life, and creating a stylish home? (who doesn?t), then check out this popular Pinterester. Love crafts? Here you?ll find tons of great ideas in Tutorials. Searching for simple ways to get organized? There?s a board for that, too. Though most of the pins have a child slant, there?s also healthy slow cooker recipes and totally doable dream house ideas for the adult.

Fun Tip: Here?s a sweet DIY ?Play Dough? recipe.

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10. Etsy

The ultimate craft marketplace, Etsy, is also a very popular Pinterester with over 114K followers. While it does show off some of its greatest finds within its own site, Etsy?s Pinterest page is also filled with DIY project ideas, recipes and just stuff they love. Next time you?re looking for a unique gift, look to their board, Gift Ideas, for a quick and easy way to peruse their shop.

Fun Tip: Want to create your own terrarium? Here are 12 perfect plants for them.

Are we missing any? Which Pinteresters do you follow for life?s tips and tricks?

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Margo Martindale joins cast of "August: Osage County"

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Margo Martindale has joined the cast of "August: Osage County," a spokeswoman at the Gersh Agency told TheWrap.

The actress will play the sister of Meryl Streep's character Violet Weston in the feature adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, which premiered in Chicago in June 2007.

In the dark comedy clan story, Martindale stars as the incessantly blas? Mattie Fae Aiken, wife of Chris Cooper's character Charles Aiken, who antagonizes her child and husband and eventually reveals that another man fathered her son.

Julia Roberts will star as Martindale's daughter, Barbara.

The Weinstein Company-financed film will begin shooting September 24 in Oklahoma.

Martindale won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress last year for her performance at Mags Bennett in FX's "Justified."

Former "E.R." producer John Wells was tapped to direct "August," and playwright Tracy Letts - who penned the original Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play - is writing the adaptation, which will be produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov.

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Michael Phelps wins record 19th medal, but did you see Chad le Clos?

Michael Phelps is now the most decorated Olympian ever after winning gold in the 4x200 relay Tuesday, but his silver-medal race in the 200 fly might have been the highlight of the night. ?

By Mark Sappenfield,?Staff writer / July 31, 2012

Michael Phelps poses with his gold medal for the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London Tuesday.

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Now, perhaps we can all understand a bit better what 19 Olympic medals means.

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On Tuesday, Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal, as we all knew he would, surpassing Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina as the most decorated Olympian of all-time.

But it was not in the way we might have expected. Already, there had been a fourth place finish and a second. Then, at the Aquatics Centre Tuesday, he came second again, in the 200-meter butterfly, before (at last) finishing first as anchor of the 4x200 freestyle relay.

Surely, some will find a few of those colors in his new medal collection strange. Before London, Mr. Phelps had never had a silver. Coming second in the 200-meter butterfly ??an event he had not lost at a major international competition since 2000 ? could seem like a little tarnish on the end of a golden career.

But did you see Chad le Clos?s face when he touched the wall 0.05 seconds ahead of Phelps? Think back for a moment. Wasn?t that Phelps?s face in Beijing? Weren?t those Phelps?s fingertips touching the wall in Beijing?

And there you have the story of these Games ? one in some ways far more engrossing than a repeat of Beijing.

Now, we have an inkling of just how hard it is to beat a world that has trained four years toward the sole goal of making you look silly. In 2008, sometimes though sheer force of will, it seemed, Phelps foiled the world. This time, however,?it is not just the Michael Phelps Show.

How many toppings?

These Games are different, Phelps has said. He got his sundae in Beijing. Now, it's more a question of "how many toppings I want" ? like the Olympic medal record. And that has made for a kinder, gentler Phelps here.?

After his silver-medal performance Tuesday, he said: ?I got a bit too serious two days ago. So I just got to relax and smile and have fun.?

Two days ago, if you?re counting at home, was Sunday, the day after Phelps finished fourth in the 400-meter individual medley. It was the day he swam in the second leg of the 4x100 relay. And it was also the only time that the Phelps we came to know in Beijing has made an appearance here. For 100 meters, he was the predator again ? the well-earned smile of satisfaction replaced by a snarl of wounded pride.

Source: http://rss.csmonitor.com/~r/feeds/csm/~3/fMhx3LqsjXA/Michael-Phelps-wins-record-19th-medal-but-did-you-see-Chad-le-Clos

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New TI power chips save energy, move towards universal charging

New TI power chips save energy, move towards universal charging

TI isn't just in the business of making ARM-based processors. The company makes all manner of components and chips. Amongst the things in its vast repertoire of silicon are charging controllers. Texas Instruments' latest offering, the UCC28700, not only draws an impressively low sub-30mW when idle (meeting new five-star rating requirements from the European Commission), but does so in a tiny package that eliminates the need for an opto-feedback circuit or other external components. A second new controller, the TPS2511, tackles the problem of multiple chargers by moving to a 5V universal system for tablets and smartphones using the USB Battery Charging 1.2 specification. This could mean not only lower electricity bills (if only nominally so), but smaller wall warts that can be used across numerous devices. For more, check out the PR after the break.

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Tougeki 2012 Console Game Rule Information Published ? Shoryuken

After a long period of silence, Tougeki has finally published the official rules for the consoles games at Tougeki 2012, SoulCalibur V and Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

In contrast to the arcade titles, the number of regional qualifiers in Japan was quite low, while the number of last-chance qualifiers is significantly high. Both games have a 32-player bracket for the finals tournament, with 10+ slots open for last-chance qualifying players. Those qualifiers, which will be the day of the each tournament, are planned to have a 64-player or greater bracket, giving a large number of players a chance to compete in the finals. There is however an actual upper limit to entrants, so if the entry forms are completely used up, then entry will be closed.

The last-chance qualifiers for the console games tournaments will run concurrently with the actual tournaments for Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Unlimited (SCV), and Persona 4 The Unlimited in Mayonaka Arena & Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike (UMvC3), so players in the console qualifiers cannot participate in the above titles or vice versa.

August 4 (Sat)

Title: SOULCALIBUR V

  • Entry Reception Time: 12:45~13:20
    (Entry forms will be distributed in front of the Extra Stage starting at the above time)
  • Lottery~Results Announcement Time: 13:20~
  • Qualifier Start Time: 13:30~

*Because ?Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Unlimited?, will be held at the above times, players cannot participate in both titles.

August 5 (Sun)

Title: ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3

  • Entry Reception Time: 12:30~13:00
    (Entry forms will be distributed in front of the Extra Stage starting at the above time)
  • Lottery~Results Announcement Time: 13:00~
  • Qualifier Start Time: 13:10~

*Because ?Persona 4: The Ultimate in Mayonaka Arena,? ?Street Fighter III: 3rd STRIKE? will be held at the above times, players cannot participate in both titles.

International Slots

There is an international slot(s) in the preliminary tournament. Present international players have priority. If there are none present, the slot(s) will be changed to a general slot. However, if there is a large number of applicants, there will be a lottery for the slot(s).

SOULCALIBUR V RULES

The SCV tournament, which will be held on Saturday August 4, will use the below rules and regulations.The event will start with the last-chance qualifiers, followed by the main tournament and finally the finals tournament.

Basic Rules
  • PlayStation3 version
  • 1on1 singles matches
  • 1 game, 3 rounds
  • 1 round = 60 seconds
  • Cannot change character between matches
  • Rock-paper-scissors before the match, winning player chooses sides (1P or 2P)
  • Stage select will be random
  • Dampierre and Devil Jin are banned
  • Character creation is banned
  • If during a match a player leaves the seat, the opposing player will take the match
  • If a draw occurs on the 5th round (final round), are re-match will be played
  • If the PS or Start button during a match, the offending player will forfeit the round
  • If the match is intentionally paused more than 2 times, the player will immediately forfeit the match.
  • If the match is paused by controller disconnect, the player will forfeit the round
  • If there is a problem with the console or software, the match will be ?no count? and will be re-played.
  • If a player feels there is an issue, immediately raise your hand ?and call to one of the staff. If the start button is pressed at that time, the opposed player will claim the round. If the isue occurs during the match, the match will be suspended, and if after an exchange a problem is recognized, the match will be re-started, replicating the round win count, stage, vitality, CE gauge, etc. as close as possible. However, if both players agree, the match can be resumed with just the round count kept. If a problem cannot be recognized, the calling player will forfeit the match.
About Permitted Controllers

This tournament will take place on the PlayStation 3 version, with the below controllers provided. In general, players are not allowed to bring their own controllers, so choose one provided by the organizers from the below list.

Permitted Controllers
  • SONY DUALSHOCK 3 (PS3 official controller)
  • Mad Catz Game Pad
    ?MLG Pro Circuit Game Controller for PlayStation 3?
    (Model No.: MC3-GP-MLG-PRO)
  • Mad Catz Joystick
    ?SOULCALIBUR V Arcade FightStick Soul Edition for PlayStation 3?
    (Model No: MCZJ-00014)
  • HORI Game Pad
    ?Fighting Commander 3 PRO?
    (Model No:HP3-84)
  • HORI Joystick
    ?Real Arcade Pro.V3 SA?
    (Model No: HP3-65)
  • HORI Joystick
    ?Fighting Edge-Yaiba for PlayStation 3?
    (Model No: HP3-103)
  • HORI Joystick
    ?SOULCALIBUR V Arcade Stick for PlayStation 3?
    (Model No: HP3-109)

*The above Mad Catz/HORI controllers are authorized as Tougeki 2012 official devices and have been provided by the respective companies.

ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3 Rules

General Rules
  • PlayStation 3 Version
  • 1on1 singles match
  • First to 2 games format
  • 1 game = 99 seconds
  • At the first game, both players will write down their teams on separate sheets (blind pick)
    • The losing player may change characters
    • The winning player cannot characters, assist type included. (Keeps the team from the game won. The player is allowed to change order however)
  • Rock-paper-scissors before the match, winning player chooses sides (1P or 2P)
  • Stage is locked to the snow stage (BONNE WONDERLAND)
  • DLC characters (Jill, Shuma-Gorath) are allowed
  • Key config can be freely set
  • AUTO SUPER JUMP is OFF
  • All other settings will be default
  • If a player suspects there is an issue, the player must immediately raise their hand and call to one of the staff. If the issue occurs during the match, the match will be suspended, and if after an exchange a problem is recognized, that game only will be replayed. If a problem cannot be recognized, the calling player will forfeit the match.
About Permitted Controllers

This tournament will take place on the PlayStation 3 version, with the below controllers provided. In general, players are not allowed to bring their own controllers, so choose one provided by the organizers from the below list.

Permitted Controllers
  • PlayStation 3 Stock Pad (Dual Shock 3)
  • Mad Catz Game Pad
    ?MLG Pro Circuit Game Controller for PlayStation 3?
    (Model No.: MC3-GP-MLG-PRO)
  • HORI Game Pad
    ?Fighting Commander 3?
    (HP3-77/HP3-78)
  • HORI Joystick
    ?Real Arcade Pro.V3 SA?
    (Model No: HP3-65)
  • HORI Joystick
    ?Fighting Edge-Yaiba for PlayStation 3?
    (Model No: HP3-103)

*The above Mad Catz/HORI controllers are recognized as Tougeki 2012 official devices and have been provided by the respective companies.

Source: Tougeki

Source: http://shoryuken.com/2012/07/31/tougeki-2012-console-game-rule-information-published/

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