Ghost Recon Future Soldier (Xbox 360) Review - Video Games - Digit

From the searing hot landscape of Africa, to the frosty terrain of Russia, as a member of the Ghosts, you?re expected to conduct missions with the utmost stealth. A third person shooter that arms you to the teeth with futuristic (yet, oddly realistic) tech with a gameplay that employs a cover based system that seems like a fine blend of that from Gears of War and Call of Duty, the game promises to keep the player engaged. We got our hands on a copy to see for ourselves just how good of a job it does keeping us away from our computers and glued to the console.

Story

The game opens with the Ghost Team Predator hot on the trails of a dirty bomb. During the recovery mission, the bomb is set off, killing all the members of ?Team Predator?. Given the unexpected turn of events, another Ghost team with the call-sign Hunter is deployed to investigate the event.

The plot for Ghost Recon Future Soldier is pretty straightforward. You play as Staff Sergeant John Kozak and along with Master Sergeant Robert ?Pepper? Bonafacio and Sergeant First Class Jimmy "30K" Ellison under the command of Ghost Leader Captain Cedric Ferguson. As part of team Hunter, you travel to obscure parts of the world, either eliminating threats or investigating questionable sites as suggested by the intelligence that keeps cropping as the gameplay progresses. The end goal is to hunt down and put an end to the terrorist faction named Raven?s Rock. What Raven?s Rock plans to do is not made clear at the beginning of the game, but is revealed in layers as the game progresses.

The story is well paced; with just enough suspense to keep our curiosity peeked, without having us feel completely lost as to what was going on and why we were doing what it was we were doing.

Gameplay

As a third person shooter that puts you in a team of three other very skilled soldiers, the AI in the game doesn?t do a lot to take away from the difficulty. The AI makes sure that the team members act more in a supportive role rather autonomously, going ahead and eliminating enemies on their own. The game is a third person cover based shooter that switches into first-person mode in combat situations, to allow for better accuracy.

The first thing we noticed about this game is the fact that trying to play it like Call of Duty or even Gears of War (two games from which it borrows some elements) will get you killed. Fast (like within seconds FAST). The whole idea of the game revolved around stealth. After the first level, you?re upgraded with adaptive camouflage, which allows you to be near invisible, but only when crouched or prone. Try to run, shoot or walk standing up straight and the camouflage turns off. It?s not a perfect system, which is what makes it believable. There is no way to complete a mission in ?Gung-Ho? mode, meaning, you have to use stealth as killing an enemy raises alerts that end the mission. It isn?t just about the gun shot getting heard, but if the patrolling soldiers happen to chance upon any of their comrade that has fallen courtesy the finesse of your team?s head shots, an alarm is again raised and the level ends. We loved that the game forces us to think and strategize before making a move.

Moving on from stealth, the game also allows for marking up to four targets that can be taken out with a synchronized shot from each of your team-members. While this feature might seem straight out of Splinter Cell Conviction, Future Soldier does away with the direct-order based system and instead, uses it more like a kill-order. Once tagged, each of your teammates will pick a specific target and keep a lock on, waiting for you to take the kill shot on the fourth target, or give the kill order (in case you have tagged less than four enemies)

Complementing the tagging system is the Unmanned Arial Drone that your player carries in the back pocket. It closely resembles the Quadra Copters we have available today in the market, and will instantaneously be familiar to fans of the franchise from previous games. However, the Drones are capable of tagging enemies while in flight, and they can even turn into a virtually undetectable rover and puts out a sonic pulse to stun enemies. There really is no way to not feel like a bad ass as you strategize your kills using the drone, followed by your teammates taking them out with a clean synchronized shot. ?

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WWDC 2012 Preview: What has Apple been cooking up?

We?re just a few days away before Apple takes the stage at WWDC and announces updates to products that many of you have been drooling at the mouth over. While we may not see the new iPhone in the flesh ? or metal, we?re pretty sure we?re going to get a taste of iOS 6, and a few more products along the way.

iOS 6

Since we?re pretty Into Mobile, iOS 6 is by far the biggest thing we?re expecting to see out of the show. While we have a few ideas as to what Apple has up its sleeve, we?re more than aware that there?s much more that we don?t know.

iMaps

While we don?t know exactly what it will be called, we?re definitely expecting to see Apple introduce its own Maps application for iOS. We?ve seen leaks of said application already, so it?s pretty much a given. Further distancing itself from Google, Apple?s Maps solution should be easy on the eyes at very least, and possibly ready to go toe-to-toe with Google?s upcoming Earth and Maps updates for mobile.

To pre-empt Apple?s move, Google held their own event for its maps application. The event looks like it was thrown together quickly but not what was shown off. The big takeaways from Google?s event were that the Earth application will soon receive a 3D mapping solution that looked pretty stunning in the demos that were shown off. Google detailed how they achieved their 3D structures, and touched on the process to make Google Earth look as if the user is looking down on the world from a plane when navigating through the app.

Google also announced an offline mode for its Maps application on Android devices, which many were pleased to see.

Are Google?s efforts to keep the hype of Apple?s Maps application to a minimum going to pay off? We?ll just have to wait and see, but something tells us that Apple will have more than a few wow-ing features.

Siri Improvements

Love her or hate her, Siri is here to stay. Apple?s popular voice assistant may get some great improvements next week, which could allow for a better experience through and through. While voice recognition software isn?t really where it needs to be at this point in time for mobile, it can only improve and we may see just what Apple has been working on with Siri.

Facebook Integration

Apple may have snubbed Facebook by only allowing Twitter integration in iOS 5, but that doesn?t mean it couldn?t happen in the upcoming version of iOS. Facebook certainly isn?t going anywhere and it would just make sense to include this type of integration into iOS 6 without needing to use the still crappy Facebook application.

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Notification Bar Widget SDK

We wouldn?t be surprised if this ended up being absent from WWDC, but we?d love to see Apple open up the notification widgets to developers. While full-fledged widgets likely won?t be happening anytime soon in iOS, the option to have third-party widgets tucked away in your notification panel may indeed be a worthy?compromise.

Everything Else

We?re sure that Apple has a lot more to announce other than the latest version of iOS. That said, we?re going to keep it light since the rest is not as mobile as we?d like it to be.

Apple is likely to announce a Mac refresh. From the Air to iMac, Apple may set the world on fire with updated hardware across the board. Rumors are swirling around that the new MacBook line may be sporting Retina Displays, which would definitely be something to behold. Expect the products to retain their premium quality (and pricing), ?just like everything else Apple.

A possible whopper of an?announcement?could concern Apple TV. We?re not necessarily speaking of the actual TV that Apple is most definitely working on but more on the software side of things. Apple may introduce a TV SDK to developers, which would do nothing but put the late Google TV a few feet deeper into the already-dug grave plot its made for itself.

Another possible wow-ing announcement could be that Apple might finally announce the iPhone on T-Mobile.

What are some iOS features that you?d like to see from Apple?s latest and greatest? Sound off in the comments below!

About The Author

Blake Stimac

Blake was born in Beaumont, Texas, about 100 miles away from Houston. Even as a youngster, technology came to him very naturally, tinkering with anything he could. His passion of technology grew with mobile phones when he dreamed that the capabilities of phones would eventually make one's life much easier. Since then it's been his mission to advocate the push of mobile technology to anyone who will listen.

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Tiered system reportedly on its way to Sprint's Total Equipment Protection plans

We'll likely never know what's driving this purported move, but we can safely imagine it has something to do with the cost of high-end devices like that Galaxy Nexus or HTC EVO 4G LTE. Either way, a recent report by the folks over at TechnoBuffalo suggests Sprint is about to switch its Total Equipment Protection plans to a tiered-based system. The adjustments, which are said to take place as soon as June 17th, will see the TEP and ERP (Equipment Replacement Program) prices change to $8 and $5, respectively, for slabs under $550, while any device -- including the aforementioned couple -- over that amount gets an $11 TEP and $9 ERP fee. As you can tell by the picture above, deductibles have also taken a hit, ranging anywhere from $50 for Now Network devices worth less than $325, all the way to $200 for those over $600. Of note, iPhone owners need not to worry, as Sprint's still holding you to Apple's careful insurance.

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Google announces new 3D mapping features, offline maps and more

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Emily Maynard: What is The Bachelorette Star Hiding?!

Is Emily Maynard really as sweet and down-to-earth as she seems on The Bachelorette? Probably, but that doesn't make for good celebrity gossip!

That's got to be the rationale for Us Weekly’s most recent issue, which touts “shocking secrets” about Maynard, the 26-year-old single mom.

They have four major claims, which we break down below:

1. Nose job, breast implants, fake teeth, etc. "Sources" say she went under the knife prior to taping Brad Womack’s season of The Bachelor in 2010.
2. She's a temperamental b!tch: “Maynard has admitted that her relationship with Brad post-Bachelor was marred by 'knock-down, drag-out fights.'"  
3. She and Ricki’s grandparents hate each other: The late Ricky Hen­drick’s parents are “livid” Maynard decided to do a second round of reality TV.
4. She's kind of a social-climbing snob: “Emily is a bit of a social climber” who's dated "some heavy hitters" and enjoys the finer things in life.

All in all, kind of a non-story. She’s naturally gorgeous, even if she wears too much make-up, and couples fight sometimes. Brad's no picnic either.

As for her telling Kalon McMahon to hit the bricks, if someone called your kid “baggage,” well, you aren't a b!tch for snapping back. You're human.

Ricky's parents hating her? Who knows. It's not hard to believe there's tension or they don't like her going on The Bachelorette for obvious reasons.

And wow, Emily Maynard has money and has dated famous people (including other race car drivers not named Ricky or Arie Luyendyk, Jr.)? Gasp!

Really, Us, you're stretching a little bit here.

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First lady walks fine line on NYC drink proposal

First lady Michelle Obama holds up a copy of her book as she talks about the White House Kitchen Garden, Tuesday, June 5,2012, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

First lady Michelle Obama holds up a copy of her book as she talks about the White House Kitchen Garden, Tuesday, June 5,2012, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

First lady Michelle Obama is interviewed by The Associated Press about the White House Kitchen Garden, Tuesday, June 5, 2012, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

First lady Michelle Obama points out a fig tree as she talks about the White House Kitchen Garden during an interview with The Associated Press, Tuesday, June 5, 2012, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

WASHINGTON (AP) ? First lady Michelle Obama says banning big servings of sugary drinks isn't anything she'd want to do at the federal level, but she offered some kind words Tuesday for New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's effort to do just that. She later issued a statement backing away from taking a stand on New York's controversial proposed ban.

It was a telling example of the fine line the first lady walks as she tries to improve Americans' health and eating habits without provoking complaints that she's part of any "nanny state" telling people how to eat or raise their children.

Asked about Bloomberg's proposal during an interview with The Associated Press, Mrs. Obama said there's no "one-size-fits-all" solution for the country's health challenges. But she said, "We applaud anyone who's stepping up to think about what changes work in their communities. New York is one example."

And asked whether the nation's obesity epidemic warrants taking a more aggressive approach, such as Bloomberg's, she said: "There are people like Mayor Bloomberg who are, and that is perfectly fine."

Mrs. Obama later issued a statement saying that she hadn't intended to weigh in on the Bloomberg plan "one way or the other."

"I was trying to make the point that every community is different and every solution is different and that I applaud local leaders including mayors, business leaders, parents, etc., who are taking this issue seriously and working towards solving this problem."

"But this is not something the administration is pursuing at a federal level and not something I'm specifically endorsing or condemning."

In the interview, Mrs. Obama said she's "trying to create a big tent for people. Our motto is everyone has a role to play in this and I think it's up to communities and families to figure out what role they can play, what role they should play."

Last week, Bloomberg proposed limiting portion sizes of sugary drinks to 16 ounces at the city's restaurants, delis, food trucks, movie theaters and sporting arenas. Regular soda and sports drinks would be affected but not diet sodas.

The proposal is unpopular with most New Yorkers, according to a NY1-Marist poll conducted Sunday. A majority of New York City residents said the proposal was a bad idea and 53 percent said it was more government going too far than good health policy to fight the problem of obesity. The ban is expected to win the approval of the Bloomberg-appointed Board of Health and take effect as early as March.

Mrs. Obama spoke about the Bloomberg plan during an interview promoting her new book, "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America." The $30 book, which came out last week, traces the story of the garden on the South Lawn and of gardens around the country as the starting point for a national conversation "about the food we eat, the lives we lead, and how all of that affects our children," as Mrs. Obama puts it.

The first lady, wearing a print dress and periwinkle cardigan, enthused over green peppers coming into their own and a fig plant that's finally standing tall after a perilous infancy as she offered a walking tour of the garden. She ducked under some evergreens to point out a row of logs nailed to a post that will soon be sprouting shitake mushrooms.

Then, seated at a picnic table dressed up with a yellow checkered tablecloth, the first lady spoke of the progress that's been made in offering people healthier food choices and better nutrition information.

Mrs. Obama had just come from an appearance with Disney executives, where the company announced it would become the first major media company to ban junk food ads from its TV channels, radio stations and websites intended for children, starting in 2015.

Later in the day, she was scheduled to present a garden-related Top 10 list on CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman."

An example from her list, according to a CBS preview: "No. 7: In his lifetime, the average American will eat half a radish," she said, speaking from the White House Map Room.

And next Tuesday, she'll do a book signing at a Barnes & Noble in Washington ? for a limited number of customers who buy a book this week and get a special wristband.

It's all part of the first lady's all-out effort to combat childhood obesity without provoking a backlash by pushing too hard. Mrs. Obama's high favorability ratings show she's largely been able to strike the right tone, a boon to her husband's re-election effort. But there is still sniping from some on the right who say they don't need a government lecture ? or more intrusive steps ? on what they eat or how they exercise.

Asked if she ever has to bite her tongue at Obama critics ? legion in an election year ? the first lady batted away the idea, saying she stays away from "all the chatter and the noise."

"It's not a difficult thing for me to do because we've got so much good stuff to talk about ? like this book and the garden and getting our kids healthy and active," she said.

Mrs. Obama spoke of the enthusiastic response the garden has elicited from kids all over the country ? but not so much from her own daughters.

"You know, they are not interested in gardening," she said. "I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I'm their mother and this is my interest, and they go in the opposite direction."

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"Glee" star Darren Criss to sing for President Obama

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How To Obtain Auto Loans After Bankruptcy

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What Are Bankruptcy Auto Loans For?

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Most conventional vehicle loan creditors insist on you signing a reaffirmation agreement, at the full balance of the loan?it?s a take-it-or-leave-it proposition. If you want to keep the car or truck, you need to ?reaffirm? the original debt, even if by this time the debt is larger than the value of the vehicle. This can be dangerous because if you fail to keep up the payments later, you could still end up with a repossession and a hefty remaining balance owed?AFTER having passed up on the opportunity to discharge this debt earlier in your bankruptcy case. So be sure to understand this clearly before reaffirming, especially if the balance is already more than the vehicle is worth.
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Keeping Your Car When Filing Bankruptcy in Ohio

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Manny Pacquiao Blames Poor Performance During Fight With Juan ...

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Manny Pacquiao?s marital issues with his wife, Jinkee, were so severe that on the day of his fight last November with Juan Manuel Marquez, she refused to leave her suite to accompany him to the arena.

As a result, Pacquiao was significantly late arriving to his locker room and had only about 10 minutes to warm up before he walked to the ring. Pacquiao won a majority decision over Marquez on Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand Garden in what has been regarded as his poorest performance in years.

In addition, Pacquiao?s sleep was irregular during training camp because he spent long hours on the phone with his wife in the Philippines while he was in camp in Los Angeles. At the time she was contemplating a divorce.

Pacquiao had wanted to renew wedding vows with his wife. Lovee Arum, the wife of promoter Bob Arum, arranged for a ceremony on Nov. 13 inside the wedding chapel at the Wynn Hotel, but Jinkee declined to attend.

Pacquiao, who defends his World Boxing Organization welterweight title Saturday at the MGM Grand against unbeaten Timothy Bradley, insisted the issues made no impact on him. His long-time trainer, Freddie Roach, disagreed.

Roach said the discord between the Pacquiaos ?didn?t help? Manny?s performance and said there was a noticeable difference in him when he arrived at the arena.

Roach said he had to cut Pacquiao?s ritual pre-fight prayer short because he needed to get him to begin his warm-up. As it was, Pacquiao only had about 10 minutes, which Roach said was not nearly enough time.

?When he came into the dressing room, he wasn?t smiling and he wasn?t the old Manny Pacquiao I?m used to,? Roach said. ?He was [very late arriving] and he didn?t have the kind of focus you normally get from him. Obviously, he was going through a pretty serious situation in his personal life and his wife was threatening to divorce him, so that?s tough for anyone to handle. I wasn?t thrilled with the performance, but I?m not that critical of it given everything that was happening.?

Pacquiao has had what he calls ?a spiritual reawakening? and has embraced the Catholic faith. He?s made changes in his personal life, saying he?s given up extramarital affairs, gambling and cockfighting, among other vices, in order to make things better with his wife.

He refused, though, to blame the turmoil in November on his less-than-stellar performance against Marquez.

?I underestimated him, and he?s a good fighter,? Pacquiao said. ?I was physically at my peak. I felt 100 percent physically.?

Fighters in the main event of a pay-per-view card normally report to the arena about 15 minutes before the start of the broadcast. In that case, that would have given Pacquiao about three hours before he had to walk to the ring for the fight.

Manny Pacquiao has dealt with a host of distractions in the build-up to his fight against Timothy Bradley Jr.

Yahoo! Sports received several estimates from persons in his entourage about his arrival time, with the earliest saying Pacquiao arrived 75 minutes later than normal and others saying he was slightly more than 90 minutes late.

He left his hotel suite on time, but refused to proceed to the arena until his wife agreed to accompany him. Several members of his entourage went to her suite, a floor below, to plead with her. But according to witnesses, she did not emerge until Pacquiao himself went down and spent time talking with her behind closed doors.

When he finally arrived in the locker room, it was like a party scene, filled with reporters, cameramen and television technicians, athletic commission personnel, members of the band Green Day as well as his oversized entourage.

He was posing for photos with the band and had to give a urine sample for drug testing before leaving the locker room. He also had to meet with the referee to go over rules and to address any complaints he or Marquez might have had.

When the fight ended and Pacquiao was being stitched, Jinkee sat with her husband and several of her friends read Bible verses aloud. Most of them had to do with infidelity.

Bob Arum said Pacquiao has done what he can to try to repair his relationship with his wife and said criticisms of Pacquiao for having professed his religious beliefs publicly before while living a less-than-pious lifestyle are erroneous.

?He has always been a spiritual person, more so than most people, but he did what a lot of people in his position did,? Arum said. ?He made mistakes, but he didn?t commit any crime. Gambling?s not illegal. Not even cock fighting is illegal [in the Philippines]. You may have a moral feeling about cock fighting, but it wasn?t illegal.

?But regardless of that, he loves his wife and he is doing what he can to fix it. Because of the time difference here and the Philippines, he was on the phone after he was done training [in the Marquez camp] talking to Jinkee for hours and hours. He knew he needed rest and what not, but what was most important to him was fixing his relationship with his wife.?

Pacquiao goes to bible study daily and has brought Pastor Jeric Soriano with him to Los Angeles to help him.

He said his religious devotion have had no impact on his preparation for Bradley. Roach said Pacquiao has had a superb camp and is in a much better frame of mind than for the fight with Marquez.

?When I committed my life to the Lord, I gave up many things that were not in keeping with what the Bible teaches,? Pacquiao said. ?Boxing is a job and I do not look at it as anything more than that. [My religious beliefs] will not affect my job.?

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Rare Transit Of Venus 'A Beautiful Event'

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Venus passes between the Earth and the sun during its last transit on June 8, 2004, as seen from Manila, Philippines. The next transit of Venus will be in 2117.

A rare astronomical event will take place Tuesday evening: The planet Venus will pass between the Earth and the Sun, appearing as a small black dot passing across the sun's bright disk. It's known as the transit of Venus, and it won't happen again for more than 100 years.

The hills of Forest Park in St. Louis are going to be among the best places in the city to watch Venus cross in front of the sun, but some people in the park weren't aware of the phenomenon. That included Chris Ziegler, who says he didn't know about the transit of Venus and wouldn't be watching: "I have my hands full with the kids," he says.

One person who does know about it is St. Louis Astronomical Society President Jim Small. He says it's going to be pretty amazing.

"Oh, it's a beautiful event. In astronomy, you just don't get to see two things crossing in front of each other like that very often," Small says. "You know, people talk about planets lining up, and everything else like that. This is one of the most rare lineups, if you will, that you'll experience in your lifetime."

Small is organizing a transit of Venus viewing party in Forest Park ? one of hundreds planned across the country. People will be able to use special telescopes to look directly at the sun.

"It'll be kind of an orange ball. You'll see some things that look like flames around the outside edge," he says. "Those are prominences and those will be, if you put them to scale for the Earth, maybe one to three times the size of the Earth. So they're really, really, really huge."

But Small says if you want to see any of this, you'll have to be careful.

"Especially don't point any kind of astronomical or optical device like a binocular or telescope toward the sun unless you know specifically what you're doing with that, because you can destroy your vision instantly in most cases," he says.

This is your last chance to see a transit of Venus ? it won't happen again until 2117. University of Missouri-St. Louis astrophysicist Erika Gibb says even though Venus passes between the Earth and the sun every year and a half or so, its orbit is tilted relative to ours, making a perfect alignment rare.

"Most of the time it misses ? it either passes above the sun or below the sun," she says.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the transit played a key role in the history of astronomy. Gibb says scientists used it to figure out the size of the solar system. Astronomers had people in different parts of the world time when the transit began and ended.

"Then they could use triangulation techniques to figure out what the actual distance between Earth and the sun, and Earth and Venus were," Gibb says.

This transit of Venus will be visible from all over the U.S. in the hours before sunset.

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You?d think Sports and Comic Books would be natural enemies, and you wouldn?t necessarily be wrong. But from the X-Men regularly playing baseball games throughout the ?90s to frequent attempts at WWE comic books, the funnybook industry hasn?t shied away from more athletic pursuits? Though usually with less than savory results. Here are five times sports and comic books went together like peanut butter and something that?s not jelly:

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5. Superman vs. Muhammad Ali

While you?d think the most ridiculous part of this comic was that one of the title characters could punch through the other one, you?d be wrong: the two come to blows when alien invaders want to see who is the better fighter, so THAT guy can go ahead and fight their alien champion. We like to think they would have talked rather than fought.?On the plus side, Ali figures out something in 72 pages it took Lois Lane decades to decipher: that Superman is secretly Clark Kent. Now that?s some sweet science.

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That?s an awfully high concept for a story about a magic gym bag.

4. Sport Billy

A semi-popular European comic that was later made into a cartoon for NBC, Sport Billy started out on the planet of Olympus, where everyone played sports and was awesome at them. Then Billy had to escape to Earth to evade an evil queen, so naturally he decided to travel through time on Earth, playing sports throughout history with his talking dog. We swear we?re not making this up, too.

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3. NFL Superpro

When NFL Superpro ? arguably the worst comic ever created ? is number three on your list, you know you?re in the land of very bad comics. And NFL Superpro is very, very bad, featuring a former football player and sports reporter who?s given amazing football playing powers after getting covered in radioactive sports memorabilia. Actually, now that we think of it, that was Eli Manning?s origin, too.

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Is a stiff-arm really necessary when you?re wearing spiked armor?

2. Strange Sports Stories

Originally a feature in DC Comics??Brave and the Bold, this title was eventually spun out into its own series, then cancelled after six issues. Highlights of both series include ?Challenge of the Headless Baseball Team,? where invisible aliens wearing baseball uniforms try to invade Earth; ?To Beat The Devil,? where Satan puts together his own All-Star team of evil baseball players; and one where a bunch of knights play football in full armor. Cool.

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1. Super Sluggers

Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza, Ken Caminiti, and Ken Griffey, Jr. head off to an alien planet to play baseball for the fate of humanity. Overly violent for a fun comic handed out at baseball games, and unfortunately marred by the fact that three fourths of the team were rumored to be? Well, let?s say they there was a lot of talk they were using ?alien juice? to get their ?superpowers? from ?anabolic steroids.? Last part may not have been a metaphor.

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Welsh pine marten sightings probe

2 June 2012 Last updated at 06:10 ET

Reported sightings of pine martens - a creature thought to be extinct in Wales - are being investigated.

The animal, part of the weasel family, was once common in the UK, but persecution and a loss of habitat led to its decline.

The Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT) has received more than 40 unconfirmed sightings of pine martens, one of the UK's rarest animals, in the past week.

The VWT's work was touched on by BBC's Springwatch earlier this week.

Pine martens are about the size of a domestic cat, and are a protected species.

The BBC's Springwatch, which is based at Ynys Hir Nature Reserve in Ceredigion, has been following up sightings of the animal.

The VWT said it was going through reports of 50 sightings, 40 of them in Wales, in light of the programme's coverage of the animal.

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We've no idea how many there are in Wales, but there is evidence they are persisting in small parts of Wales?

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The trust said pine marten numbers had grown in Scotland in recent years, but they had not recovered in Wales and England.

But it believes the animal does exist in Wales in Snowdonia, the Cambrian Mountains, in areas around Aberystwyth, and parts of Carmarthenshire.

The VWT's Lizzie Croose said research by the People's Trust for Endangered Species in the 1990s concluded that the pine marten was extinct in Wales.

"We've been working on pine martens in England, Wales and Scotland for about 15 years," she said.

"More recently, we've been working on a project called mammals in a sustainable environment, which has been examining why they are not recovering in Wales like they are in Scotland.

"We've no idea how many there are in Wales, but there is evidence they are persisting in small parts of Wales.

"Research by the People's Trust for Endangered Species in the 1990s couldn't find evidence of pine martens in Wales and declared them extinct in the country."

Ms Croose said the trust collected sightings of the animals and, over the years, had looked for droppings in the countryside.

"The last time we found pine marten droppings was in the Rheidol Valley, near Aberystwyth, in 2007," she said.

"We've had reports of a few sightings in the area around Aberystwyth and in parts of Snowdonia and Carmarthenshire."

'Kill game birds'

Ms Croose said there could be a few reasons why the animals were not recovering in Wales.

"It might be that numbers are so low in Wales that pine martens are not meeting to breed," she added.

"Perhaps the high level of fox numbers, (which attack pine martens), could be having an impact. There is research to show that pine martins have a similar diet to foxes and are attacked by foxes because of competition for food.

"Habitat destruction over the years could have also played a part, while years ago pine martens were persecuted because they were known to kill game birds and take their eggs. They were also killed for their fur."

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The Pros and Cons of Product Creation | imaginary systems

When newbies or beginners try to make money online, experienced Web marketers will actually remember what it felt like to be just like them.

When a baby learns how to take its first steps, this is very similar to what a newbie looks like when trying to make money online. Many people have unique experiences and there are so many things to learn. It is imperative, especially as a newbie, but you learn how to navigate IM minefields. There are so many that you have to circumvent. With a high degree of certainty, the following strategies will help you protect yourself against these problems.

There are many reasons why people opt to go with affiliate marketing. One of the most common reasons is it brings less administrative headaches and hassles with it. You won?t have to deal with taking orders or setting up the payment processing infrastructure for it. You also won?t have to worry about issuing refunds are dealing with angry customers. So just right there are a few very powerful incentives for any person to take a serious look at affiliate marketing. Obviously there are going to be more, but all of the administration duties are boring and time consuming. It is important that, when you make a product of your very own, you understand that people are just as likely to see it negatively as they do positively. It?s all about the responsibility involved, which is huge, and whether or not you can handle it on your own. Now all of the responsibility for making and promoting the product is on your shoulders. The other side of this, though, is that you?ll have more control?which you should already know about. But some people just prefer to avoid all of that and want to minimize the total amount of effort. This is fine and it is ultimately your decision so think about it when it comes time to decide whether or not you want to do your own product creation.

There are some pretty big drawbacks that will come along with being anybody?s affiliate. In addition to other things, you?re going to be subjected to someone else?s whims and decisions. You are going to be working with (and for) an affiliate network and a business as well as the product creator whose things you are going to want to sell. They can announce anything they want, any time they want and it may completely ruin your day, not to mention your business. This is just part of life for affiliate marketers. You?ll carry an even greater risk when you get involved with private companies instead of joining an affiliate network like Clickbank. Even if you haven?t created products of your own before, you truly should look into it. It might take quite a lot of work, but the creation process will help it seem less so. Not only this but it gives you something worthy to look at and to simply market again and again for years to come.

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UK Daily Deals Aggregator Coupobox Sells Up To DealCollector In Another Sign Of Consolidation

Today comes news of a small but indicative acquisition in the area of daily deals: the UK-based deals aggregator Coupobox has been bought by rival site DealCollector?for a song: the price was in the "lower six figures," according to Stavros?Prodromou, the founder and former CEO of the company. The acquisition is a sign of how consolidation in the sector is hitting aggregators, too. Counting?flash sales and private buying clubs with daily deals, there are an estimated 105 sites in the UK alone, with 1,400 across all of Europe, and there will likely be more companies bought or cast by the wayside going forward.?"From the consumer point of view we are currently too overloaded with daily deals," says Prodromou.

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