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Comics : Superman #712 Review

2011-06-24T01:50:00.000-07:00

Comics : Superman #712 Review.
It's no secret that there's little more that I love in life than animals and Superman. Naturally, I'm a gigantic Krypto fan. Years back, in the wake of Infinite Crisis, Kurt Busiek had a Krypto-centric story that never saw print for one reason or another. Now, as an unexpected fill-in for a pulled issue of "Grounded," we finally get to read that story. One might think that a tale focused on Krypto dealing with Connor Kent's death might be a little dated at this point, perhaps even lacking emotional resonance. You'd be dead, dead wrong.

Though Busiek's story is indeed centered around Krypto, any human being that has ever had a connection with a dog – or any pet, really – will be hard pressed to fight back at least a solitary tear. Busiek nails the core of a very simple but incredibly hard to portray relationship between a dog and their owner. The story opens with Krypto waiting through the day on the front porch of the Kent home, with Ma Kent remarking, "It's like he's waiting for something." Pa Kent replies, "He is." From that moment on, we watch Krypto search in desperation for his missing loved one, his head popping up in excitement as birds and planes fly by. Ultimately he takes to the skies to sniff out his master, letting out an enormous howl of sorrow that echoes for miles when he gets a whiff of Connor's blood at the site of his death.

Busiek utilizes artist Rick Leonardi to a great degree, allowing most of the issue to be played silently. Both creators shine – Busiek's skill in constructing a story without dialog can't be undersold. The dialog that does appear is irrelevant to the book's emotional center. Instead, it serves more as a recap of the events of Infinite Crisis which could actually help readers that are unfamiliar with the tale or need a refresher. Other than that, Leonardi takes the reins and brings fantastic pacing and subtlety to a very delicate story. His ability to give Krypto a wide range of emotions is uncanny, helped in large part by Jonathan Sibal's thick, defining inks. This is Krypto's tale and every single panel he appears in is plump with heartbreak, love, and devotion.

It's no coincidence that two of my absolute favorite issues of Superman in the last ten years -- this one and the Loeb/Keown Superman #170 (pre-reverting to legacy numbering) – have Krypto at its center. The character represents a gateway for us to connect with the sometimes forgotten human aspect of the Kryptonian characters, let alone reflect on our own relationship with our four-legged loved ones.

Superman #712 is the pinnacle of what I desire in a comic book. I guess depending on your connection to certain things – animals, Superman, etc. – the experience could be different. But I can't deny that quite some time later, I'm still feeling the punch in my gut from the emotional impact of this book. Despite the fact that Superboy has been back longer than he was dead; that in the eyes of some, this story isn't going to "matter" come September's relaunch. Despite the fact that we know Krypto and Superboy were eventually reunited. Regardless of it all, Superman #712 delivers a blow straight to the heart with flawless storytelling and an intimate, personal tale about a boy and his dog.

How Does Vigrx Plus Really Work, As A Unique Product?

2011-02-22T07:36:00.000-08:00

How Does Vigrx Plus Really Work, As A Unique Product?
The makers of vigrx plus assure quite lots of positive outcomes like massive enhancement within the high quality of erection, perked up sexual drive, magnification in penile measurements (length and girth), and needless to say magnanimous orgasms. But all these claims are not exclusive to vigrx plus alone and you are able to find this affirmation from every brand you arrive across online. Therefore, it’s organic to ask does Vigrx Plus really work and to wish to know about the uniqueness of the product. Vigrx plus is a distinctive item with inimitable and matchless combination of amazing herbs. The perfect amalgamation of herbs brings increase towards the blood flow and enhances the function of testosterone.

Does Vigrx Plus really work as its original edition? The persuasive elements like epimedium sagittatum (to increase up blood circulation), ginseng and ginkgo (to relax and enhance nervous program), Saw palmetto and Muira pauma (to enhance testosterone), discovered in unique version are repeated in the same quantity. But remember, the price is about $20 higher compared to regular vigrx pills, so certainly vigrx plus is improved than the original vigrx supplements in various ways.

How can Vigrx Plus really work? The researchers found that the effective elements are not enough to provide amazing result, but there should be an additional agent to absorb the goodness into the body and they have added another substance named bioperine. Really, bioperine has secured the US patents in terms of “bioavailability enhancer” and also the researchers confirm that if bioperine is administered, gastrointestinal absorption increase dramatically, when the amount of nutrients is measured within the blood. Additional, the clinical trials show that it can augment the outcome up to 60% greater than the normal outcomes.

Does Vigrx Plus really work to create plentiful result? Certainly, it has distinctive absorption compound to enhance the high quality, when in comparison to the competitors in the marketplace. Although the unique vigrx supplements did pretty good function, with the inclusion of bioperine, vigrx plus does the work to produce abundant outcome.

Cheat Engine 6.0 Released, Download Now!

2011-01-31T13:42:00.000-08:00

Cheat Engine 6.0 Released, Download Now!
It has taken a while but the wait has been worth it because Cheat engine 6.0 has been released
It's not only a new version with some new features, but a complete port from Delphi to Freepascal/Lazarus with support for 64-bit. Of course, some features could not get implemented in this new version just yet, like the directx mess and trainer creator, but they are planned to come back in the next versions. If you need to use them, just use Cheat Engine 5.6.1 instead(Check the download page if you need it). And other features have just been stripped because they where useless (hyperscan).

Of course, new stuff has been added like the VEHDebugger, improved pointerscan speed, ability to compare to the values of a saved scan, advanced scripting, etc...etc...etc...

If you encounter bugs or have suggestions, please do not hesitate to report them. If you don't I can't fix/improve Cheat Engine

Cheat Engine 6.0 - DOWNLOAD HERE

Fixes:
# several disassembler fixes
# change by offset supports negative hexadecimal offsets
# several fixes to the data dissector
# Fixed simple paste
# Hextype won't change pos
# Bugfixes after the official release (Max 1 week):
# January 11 2011: Fixed a hotkey issue
# January 11 2011: Fixed the stringlist_add crash
# January 13 2011: Fixed a deadlock in the lua createProcess command
# January 15 2011: Fixed the lua writeXXX commands
# January 16 2011: Fixed assembling st(0),st(x) instructions and one more hotkey issue

Changes:
# Added a 64-bit version
# Different compiler (uses fpc/lazarus now instead of delphi)
# Addresslist has been reimplemented from scratch
# Debugger has been reimplemented from scratch
# Hexview has been redesigned
# Added a new debuggerinterface : VEHDebugger
# replaced underc with lua
# Added several lua routines
# pointerscanner speed increased
# custom types changes from scantype to valuetypes that can be used in multiple locations
# disassembler shows colors and can be configured
# improvements to the stackview
# added tabbed scans
# standalone Trainermaker is currently not implemented
# added the option to save scanresults
# You can now compare the current addresslist to the values of a saved scan (first scan included)
# The above also makes the percentage scans more useful, so a between % scan has been added as well
# Tables can now contain lua scripts that can get executed
# Table entries can execute lua scripts when enabled/disabled (see it as an extension to auto assembler)
# Added conditional breakpoint
# added break on data breakpoint
# automated "find what accesses address" now shows a trigger count
# Hotkeys on cheat entries have been improved
# Temp files don't get saved in the ce folder anymore
# Cheat Tables don't get saved in the ce folder anymore
# Added a suggestion where you can save your tables now
# Cheat table entries can now be dragged and dropped, including on top of eachother
# Hexview can now show seperators any way you like
# You can compare two hexviews with eachother to show the differences
# Added the 7 byte hexadecimal display type
# Added some extra plugin apis
# Improved the change register on breakpoint gui
# And lots of other stuff...

Batman vs. Superman, Who Wins?

2010-03-01T04:35:00.000-08:00

Batman beat Superman comics through auction. Only three days ago, Superman comic scene with the value of exceptional sales. Now a Batman comic book published in 1939, where this Bat Man makes his debut sold at auction Thursday, with the price reached U.S. $ 1,075,500.

Heritage Auction Galleries said that this price broke the record set just three days earlier by the behavior of Superman comics reach U.S. $ 1 million. Auction house based in Dallas says, a rare copy of Detective Comics No. 27 is bound Batman swooped into this gun criminals, does not mention the purchaser.

"Very nice, blew all of our expectations and now is the highest price ever made for a comic book," said Barry Sandoval, director of operations of the division of Heritage comics.

A copy of the first comic book featuring Superman, 1938 edition of Action Comics No. 1, sold Monday and had sold U.S. $ 1 million in private sales between sellers and buyers, with transactions conducted by the auction site in New York City, ComicConnect.com.

Sandoval said the owner of the Batman comics bought in late 1960 for U.S. $ 100. With a bright yellow background, features Batman comics swinging on a rope on the roof of the city. "It's just one of the most famous covers of all the comic book cover," said Sandoval.

The USA President : George Washington

2010-02-24T00:29:00.000-08:00

It is impossible to reflect on the truly great leadership that has been one of the real blessings of this nation without including the name of George Washington in that list. In fact, in almost anyone’s “top ten” list of truly great presidents, Washington would almost certainly top the list. His stature in American history is legendary and the respect Americans have for this their first president borders on adoration of myth.

In fact, there is a lot of myth and some humor about our first president that reflects the love people have for this great leader. From the many quips about his supposed wooden teeth to the thousands of places around the nation that proclaim “George Washington slept here”, to the mythical story of how he threw a silver dollar across the Potomac as a child or his response when he was caught cutting down a cheery tree and responded to the accusation “I cannot tell a lie”, Washington’s myth is strong in the national memory of this great leader.

George Washington never set out to become the greatest president of all time or even to be in a position of leadership in the new country he helped to start. He was the one who originated the concept of a “citizen president” and he believed so strongly in that concept that he refused to run for a third term because his time as citizen leader was over. This tradition was sustained with little exception until it was codified into part of our constitution in the form of the 22nd amendment.

But before George Washington was a great political leader, he showed his tremendous leadership skills on the field of battle. He learned the art of warfare serving honorably in the French and Indian war and his influence and the respect he had earned during that conflict netted him the title of commander and chief of the American Army when the continental congress created that role in 1775. Small wonder when he ascended to the presidency some years later, he carried the responsibility of commander and chief with him to the presidency where it continues to reside today even though few of our modern presidents have the military credentials of Washington.

When commanding the troops during the revolutionary war, a famous incident that has been captured beautifully by artists was his decision to cross the Delaware in New Jersey to stage a surprise attack and win the battle against the British. It was yet another brilliant maneuver that showed his firm grasp of military strategy and only served to add to his fame and reputation as an outstanding leader of men.

After the war, Washington again was interested in retiring from public life but he was never one to turn away when his nation needed him. And needed him it did as he presided over the Continental Congress to assure the successful drafting of the US Constitution. Of the many great accomplishments of his life, his ability to provide leadership and inspiration to that assembly to produce this masterpiece of American political ligature would certainly be ranked as perhaps his finest hour.

George Washington was rewarded for his superior leadership skills when he was given the awesome responsibility of serving as the nations first President of the United States. His wisdom and insight into what the nation needed at east stage of its early development made him the man of the hour for a struggling republic. Few recognize that one of his greatest contributions to the presidency was recognizing that the nation was torn and weary of war. So using his considerable influence and negotiating skills, Washington signed a number of important treaties that resulted in years of peace that were needed to turn the country from thoughts of war to thoughts of building a great nation.

Washington never tired of providing leadership for two terms as the first American president and it was he who decided not to serve a third term and returned once again to private life. But his impact on the nation and the world was profound and long lasting. It was the kind of nation shaping influence that truly earned him the title associated to him to this day of “father of the nation.”

The USA President : Benjamin Franklin

2010-02-24T00:26:00.000-08:00

Sometimes when a country is just getting organized, its citizens are considered to be uneducated, out of touch or primitive. But exactly opposite was the truth when the great American experiment began to take shape. The world did not see America as provincial or simple and that is due to a large part to the work of the man many that many have called “The First American”. That man was Benjamin Franklin.

Benjamin Franklin stands out amongst those we would call “The Founding Fathers” because he was neither a military man nor a politician. He was one of the few we think of a one of our nation’s fathers that never served as president. But that does not mean that his contributions to the start of this great country were not profound and far reaching.

Benjamin Franklin could easily be described as what was popularly known in his day as a “renaissance man”. He was truly proficient in many fields of discipline and he had a mind that was fascinated with all areas of study and knowledge. As such he brought to the discussions with his fellow founding fathers a knowledge of political theory, an awareness of history and an ability to speculate on the perfect union that was crucial to the laying the conceptual foundation of what America would come to be when it blossomed into reality.

For many, we remember Benjamin Franklin as a great scientist and inventor. And to be sure he qualified in that realm as well. Every school boy or girl has that image of him flying that kite to capture electricity to test his theories that is so popular in our mythology of his accomplishments. But these images are no myth for Franklin was truly a great inventor contributing to the world such important innovations as the lightning rod, swim fins, the catheter, the harmonica and bifocals. In that way, Benjamin Franklin had as much in common with Michelangelo as he did with Thomas Jefferson and indeed he was in good company if listed with either.

But it was a political theorist and a philosopher that Franklin made huge contributions to the development of the American experiment in its early formations. It was he who was able to envision the concept of a new American nation. But his talents did not end at his ability to use his powerful mind to envision the future so well. He was also a talented communicator, writer and teacher so he was able to use his eloquence and magnetic personality to promote the idea of an American nation both within the colonies and internationally.

Benjamin Franklin was truly a citizen of the world as he was as comfortable in the courtyards of France as he was in the pubs of Boston. In fact, he was so popular on both sides of the Atlantic that he served as America’s first ambassador to France and therein lies one of his greatest contributions to the independence of the new country. He was able to use his vast popularity and his trained powers of persuasion to cause the French to enter the battle on the side of the colonies against the British which was a major contributor to the success of the revolution to free America from English control and launch the independent American nation.
Franklin’s writings have become treasured documents among the archives of this important time in American history. But just as much as his written work, his influence as a thinker, an intellectual and an international diplomat set the standard for others to follow after him and truly established America as a member of the international community of nations.

The USA President : Abraham Lincoln

2010-02-24T00:22:00.000-08:00

We would like to think all of our presidents of the United States were truly great men and to be sure, just handling the awesome responsibility of the presidency takes a special kind of individual. One of the unique and great things about the system of government in America is the concept of citizen leadership. This is the idea of an ordinary citizen rising up and becoming president for a while and then returning to private life.

But of the handful of men who have held that office, a few have stood out for their great achievements and leadership in a time that changed the country for ever. And one of these truly great presidents was Abraham Lincoln. Probably more than any other president, Lincoln had to handle an internal civil war that was far more than shouting and name calling. This was a dispute that could have torn the country in half and starting a rupturing that could have resulted in dozens of small weak independent states instead of the powerful nation we know as America today.

It was Lincoln’s leadership, his commitment to values and his strong moral fiber that made it possible for America to find its way through that war and then to begin the healing process that would eventually lead the nation back to unity once again. Lincoln’s term of service from 1860 until his death was one of considerable challenge. If he only had the problem of dealing with the attempt by the south to succeed from the union and his ability to keep those states as part of the American national territory, he would be lauded as a great American indeed.

One of the little known leadership styles that Abraham Lincoln used to his advantage in the organization of his presidency was his appointment of talented national figures from opposing political parties to be part of his cabinet. Lincoln felt that he needed to have close advisors from the opposing viewpoint to keep from having his presidency become insulated from the American people and one sided. By gathering members of the “loyal opposition” into his trusted inner circle, Lincoln was always aware of both sides of every issue which made him a stronger leader.

But that is not even his greatest accomplishment or the one that we remember him for the most. His bold and unchanging opposition to slavery is without any doubt his greatest contribution to the history of America and indeed to world history as well. When he was willing to put everything on the line to stop this barbaric social sin, Abraham Lincoln made a stand, against the popular opinion of the time in many cases that he would be the figure to bring slavery to an end.

It was not a stand that came without cost. The civil war was one of the bloodiest and costliest in the nation’s history if for no other reason than all casualties; on both sides were casualties of America. It would take many decades for the ravages of that horrible war to be repaired. The schism between north and south continued for decades and is still a part of our national personality in this country.

But the end result was what Abraham Lincoln wanted to be his legacy. By issuing the Emancipation Proclamation to make the end of slavery permanent, Lincoln followed that up with the passing of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments which made permanent the freedoms that were hard fought and won in the Civil War.

The freedom that was won for so many black Americans in that war permanently enshrined the memory of Abraham Lincoln as one of our greatest presidents in the hearts and minds of all Americans. Small wonder the monument honoring him on Washington’s national mall is one of the most revered spots in the nation and one that thousands flock to each year to give respect for this great president that made liberty and freedom a reality for all Americans, not just a few. And his face on Mount Rushmore is well deserved so the very mountain itself shouts out, this is one of the greatest leaders in the history of this great country.

52 Homes In 52 Weeks

2010-02-18T23:37:00.000-08:00

52 Homes In 52 Weeks. The door is open for anyone interested in acquiring a real estate fortune, thanks to a new book that shows how.

To counter the suggestion that great deals are the exception and not the rule, best-selling author Dolf de Roos and Gene Burns challenged themselves to buy one home every week for an entire year. They acquired these properties using a variety of financing and acquisition techniques, which they document in "The Insider's Guide to 52 Homes in 52 Weeks" (Wiley, $16.95, paper).

The book doesn't just chronicle what they did and how they did it. It also shows readers how they can take these techniques and apply them to their own acquisition program, whether they want to buy one house a week or just one a year.

In the beginning, the authors looked for pre-foreclosure homes and then feverishly tried to find tenants for them. Towards the end, they signed up tenants and then found houses for them to move into.

Topics in the book include how to determine your strategy and getting started; learning to ask for help; finding the right location; lease options; owner financing; pre-foreclosure and many more.

Dr. de Roos, PhD is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author.

'Shape-Shifting': The Bane of Women Everywhere

2010-02-18T23:32:00.000-08:00

"Shape-shifting" is something most women know about all too well. As the years pile on, so do unwanted pounds that-even among those who remain relatively slim-can literally change the body's contours.

"One may go from an hourglass to more of a shot glass," says Dr. Pamela Peeke, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, best-selling author and creator of the "Body For Life For Women Workout" DVD (rodale store.com). "Aging gracefully is all a matter of girth control."

Not to mention understanding women's hormones.

It's Peeke's assertion that recognizing what she calls "women's unique hormonal hard-wiring" is key to achieving and maintaining a peak body for life. There are four hormonal milestones involved:

Teens and Twenties. This is when estrogen production rises. Women who were skinny teens may suddenly find weight going to their breasts, hips and thighs. This is the time to build a strong fitness foundation that can last the rest of your life. It's also a good time to build muscle tone and minimize body fat changes.

The Reproductive Years. Science shows that if you enter pregnancy healthy and fit, you'll have a healthier nine months and a healthier baby. Whether you have children or not, this is the time when your metabolism begins to slow down. During this period, you should add resistance training-weights-to keep your metabolism as hot as you can.

The Forties. This is a time of shape-shifting. Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels lead to a three- to five-pound potbelly, or menopot, for many women-on top of which toxic stress levels boost your food cravings. You need to regroup, ramp up your physical activity, examine your lifestyle and put things into balance.

Menopause. Once you've reached this milestone, it's important to exercise the mind and body so that you stay sharp and keep fit. Keep learning. Make the effort to add resistance training and cardio-revving walks every day. Your goal is to live a long and indepen-dent life by taking good care of yourself.

Whether you're 20 or 50, Dr. Peeke's new DVD, "Body For Life For Women Workout," can help you.

Crazy Kart 2 Close Beta

2010-02-04T06:03:00.000-08:00

Hello dear drivers.

I am sure, you are impatiently waiting for the latest Online Racing Game, a fun and extreme, Crazy Kart 2. The last news I received mentioned that Crazy Kart 2 will enter the Close Beta period soon. When? It will begin on Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

What is the purpose of the Close Beta? Close Beta is intended to see the stability and perfection of Crazy Kart 2, before it will be used in the Open Beta.

Well, to be able to play Crazy Kart 2 Close Beta, you must have a client Crazy Kart 2 first. If you do not have, you can download the client Crazy Kart 2 by clicking the link below:

DOWNLOAD CLIENT INSTALLER CRAZY KART 2

Teen Titans# 52 preview

2010-02-02T07:43:00.000-08:00

The first five pages from my Titans issue, out on Wednsday the 24th.

Supergirl and Batgirl together again!

2009-12-02T07:45:00.000-08:00

They're awesome, here's a page from my upcoming issue of World's Finest #3, which will be shipping on on December 23rd.
Inked by Jon Sibal and Colored brilliantly by Hi*Fi color

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2009-10-03T12:56:00.000-07:00