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101 of the best sports bars in the U.S.
The rest of the world is great.
But when you're returning to the states from an extended tour overseas and you've seen all of the 10 total minutes of cricket you can suffer, chief among your priorities is likely going to be the gluttonous consumption of beer, buffalo wings and a ball game.
That means settling down for three or more hours at a local sports bar.
But which one? There are plenty of bars out there for sports fans, but very few run by sports fans.
Playing the game on a couple of TVs doesn't make you a sports bar any more than playing "Caddyshack" on loop makes you a movie theater.
Otherwise this article could have been over with a simple link to the "Locations" page on the Beef O'Brady's web site.
A truly great sports bar must be awash in TVs, offer an inordinate selection of beers and excel at frying chicken in some form or other.
It's also got to make watching sports central to the experience; the kind of place that won't stop until they find the game you're looking for on satellite and, ideally, play the audio.
So, how'd we come up with our list?
First, we surveyed local media "best of" praise. Then we solicited recommendations from local correspondents, bloggers and sports fans. Then we adopted an "at least one bar from every state" rule to ensure regional variety (see Hawaii and Mississippi for examples). Finally, we incorporated our own extensive experience.
Did we blow the call and miss your favorite sports bar? Add your pick for best sports bar to the comments section.
1. Heroes Sports Bar & Grille, Mobile
Far from the big-box, one-size-fits-all sports-drinking coliseum represented by many of the bars on this list, Heroes prides itself on its independence, with a large craft beer selection, outdoor seating and TVs wherever they can cram 'em.
273 Dauphin St., Mobile, Ala.; +1 251 433 4376; www.heroessportsbar.com
2. Rock Bottom American Pub, Montgomery
Rock Bottom never takes its eye off the ball, with more than 30 HDTVs, three 110-foot screens, an outdoor patio, dozens of beers, a hefty burger for 15 bucks, darts, pool and "the tri-county's only surround sound sports lounge."
2430 Eastern Blvd., Montgomery, Ala.; +1 334 239 7625; www.rockbottomamericanpub.com
3. The Peanut Farm Sports Bar & Grill, Anchorage
With zero pro or Division I college teams, you don't find the death-or-glory hometown boosterism in Alaska that you do elsewhere.
What you do get at this two-story bar is a high-ceilinged sports lounge marked by an 80-foot-long bar, 70 flat screens and projection TVs, major satellite packages and a promise to cover the most games of any bar in the state.
5227 Old Seward Highway, Anchorage; +1 907 563 3283; www.wemustbenuts.com
4. Blue 32 Sports Grill, Scottsdale
A thunderdome of televisions in varying configurations ensure that every geometric angle in the bar is within view of no fewer than five screens and, often as not, five different games.
7293 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Ariz.; +1 480 284 5350; www.blue32sportsgrill.com
5. Half Moon Sports Grill, Phoenix
"Dirty" is a distinction synonymous with many sports bars, but not this one. At least, not literally.
Despite the tastefully framed images of eponymous butt cracks ("moon shots") hung throughout the place, the Half Moon manages to serve its grub without the customary grubbiness.
288 E. Greenway Parkway, Phoenix, Ariz.; +1 602 993 6600; halfmoonsportsgrill.com
6. Santisi Brothers, Phoenix
More than 60 precision-placed TVs form what this sports pizzeria calls the Wide Wall of Sports, a command center for the sportspocalypse.
I-17 and Bell Road, Phoenix; +1 602 789 7979; www.santisibrothers.com
7. Zack's Place, Little Rock
Sports bars don't exist in a vacuum, so context counts. And in a part of the planet dominated by nationwide chains, this indie stands tall, with plenty of space, TVs, dartboards, pool tables and exemplary bar food.
1400 South University Ave., Little Rock, Ark.; +1 501 664 6444; www.zacks-place.com
8. Big Wangs, Los Angeles
Adheres to all of the standard sports bar criteria -- countless monitors, rowdies and beers on tap -- but the unique selling point here is the wangs -- er, wings.
Big, saucy and routinely on special, they come bony, boneless, in quesadillas, on sandwiches and all over dress shirts.
1562 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles; +1 323 469 2449; www.bigwangs.com
9. The Boardroom, San Francisco
A sports bar for the tongue-ring set, the sports imagery on the walls tends to be more artistic and the tater tots tend to be more wrapped in bacon.
They show all the requisites -- football, baseball, basketball, hockey -- but the first sport mentioned on the web site's roll call of viewing interests is surfing. Now you get the name of the place.
1609 Powell St., San Francisco; +1 415 982 8898; www.boardroomsf.com
10. Kezar Pub & Restaurant, San Francisco
Like a millionaire who rides the subway, this unassuming Irish pub humbly hides pool tables, darts, video games, 26 draft beers, 20 TVs and wings that the San Francisco Chronicle has hailed the best in the city.
770 Stanyan St., San Francisco; +1 415 386 9292; www.thekezarpub.com
11. Players Sports Bar, San Diego
The fan presence here is as much national as local -- makes sense in one of the nation's largest military towns -- with the bar's 70-plus TVs habitually tuned to the Universities of California, Illinois, Missouri, Texas and North Carolina for their attendant alumni and fans.
7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., #213, San Diego; +1 858 277 7060; sd.playerssportsbar.com
12. Ricky's Sports Theater and Grill, San Leandro
Since 1946, Ricky's has been accumulating memorabilia and televisions -- more than 90 and counting -- for fans of all sports, but especially football, and especially Raiders football.
Anyone familiar with the team's fans will appreciate Ricky's "No Knuckleheads Policy," making it suitable for families and ensuring that un-punched faces remain that way.
15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro, Calif.; +1 510 317 0200; www.rickys.com
13. South, Santa Monica
South claims to have recently became the first 3D sports bar in America. Regardless, TV manufacturer sponsorship means the place is chockablock with monitors, and its namesake means the menu is stocked with southern victuals.
Rounding out the theme are multiple rooms to keep rival fan bases adequately segregated.
3001 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, Calif.; +1 310 828 9988; www.southsantamonica.com
14. Legends of Aurora, Aurora
Are you ready for some gluten-free football?
Hey, it's family-owned, so they care about the subtle nuances of their patrons' gastro-intestinal systems. Of course, they also offer a mammoth cheese steak made from purest rib-eye.
13690 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora, Colo.; +1 303 671 0560; legendsofaurora.com
15. Sports Column, Denver
A regular on national top sports bar roundups, this Coors Field-adjacent sports-drinking theme park is ambitious, with all of the beer choices and bombast that define the word.
1930 Blake St., Denver; +1 303 296 1930; www.denversportscolumn.com
16. Pippa's Sports Café, Danbury
More sports than bar, this hometown hash house attracts an all-ages crowd (read: you can dispense with the prowling) that congregates in front of 28 televisions, including flat screens at each booth.
114 South St., Danbury, Conn.; +1 203 790 9455; www.pippassportscafe.com
17. Rookies Sports Bar & Grille, Cromwell
If it weren't for this place, there might not be a Samsung. The bar's 85 HDTVs include wall-size projection screens and individual booth monitors.
51-14 Shunpike Road, Cromwell, Conn.; +1 860 635 1860; rookiesct.com
18. Tailgates Sports Bar and Grill, Newark
Delaware isn't necessarily known for its profusion of championship sports bars, but Tailgates carries the squad with 22 TVs, various sports viewing packages including DirecTV Sunday Ticket for NFL games, the usual bar menu and regional specialties such as steamed shrimp and Maryland crab soup.
4126 Ogletown Stanton Road, Newark, Del.; +1 302 738 8009; www.tailgatessportsbarandgrill.com
19. AJ's, Tallahassee
For slightly more college-bar idiocy than most others on this list, this fixture of the Florida State University community enhances its portfolio of 50 TVs -- including five large projection screens -- with Jell-O wrestling and bikini contests among one of the nation's more cosmetically gifted sports bar populaces.
1800 W. Tennessee St., Tallahassee, Fla.; +1 850 681 0731; ajstallahassee.com
20. The Burger & Beer Joint, Miami Beach
An adequate number of televisions are displaced by monster burgers (the biggest sells for $125) containing toppings like pork belly, homemade stuffing, foie gras and cranberry sauce. Two branches.
1766 Bay Road, Miami Beach, Fla.; +1 305 672 3287; 900 S. Miami Ave., Suite 130, Miami; +1 305 523 2244; www.bnbjoint.com
21. Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill, St. Petersburg
A mere Rawlings' throw from Tropicana Field, this converted auto shop is less a sports bar than a sports hangar, the kind you typically find only in Florida. Daily specials before Rays' baseball games.
1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, Fla.; +1 727 822 4562; www.fergssportsbar.com
22. Gators Cafe & Saloon, Treasure Island
Should the fate envisioned in "Waterworld" ever be realized, this will be our sports bar. The largest waterfront bar in the world offers six separate bars, countless TVs and dock space for the USS Nimitz. Undoubtedly, the flag of the apocalypse will be orange and blue.
12754 Kingfish Drive, Treasure Island, Fla.; +1 727 367 8951; gatorscafe.com
23. Sneakers Sports Grille, Jacksonville
This place is big. Big enough to have recently added a dozen new TVs like it ain't nothing. Big enough to hang a full-size NASCAR racecar on the wall. Big enough to sustain a missile attack on the outdoor patio that overlooks Jacksonville Beach without disrupting your game viewing inside.
111 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla.; +1 904 482 1000; sneakerssportsgrille.com
24. The Midway Pub, Atlanta
This sports temple exudes a populist appeal. You like bone-crunching NFL games? Got it. PGA match play? It's on. March Madness? Bet on it. UEFA Champions? You'll find it.
The 100-plus beer menu is similarly all-inclusive, from Old Milwaukee Tall Boys to rare Belgian grogs served in snifters.
552 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta; +1 404 584 0335; www.themidwaypub.com
25. The Royal Peasant, Athens
It ain't much to look at, but if you want to watch English Premiere League football/soccer in this part of the world, this is the place to pull up a stool. Nearly 50 beers at this English pub, with daily food specials like corned beef, shepherd's pie and poutine.
1675 Lumpkin St., Athens, Ga.; +1 706 549 7920; royalpeasant.com
26. STATS, Atlanta
The bar's sleek interior looks like the sports-dining equivalent of an ESPN graphics package.
Beyond the aesthetic, STATS boasts a panoply of hyper-American comfort foods, three floors (including a roof deck), 70 HDTVs and tableside taps, which allow guests to pour their own beer.
300 Marietta St., Atlanta; +1 404 885 1472; www.statsatl.com
27. The Shack Waikiki, Honolulu
There's as much emphasis on "Aloha" spirit and live music at this chain as there is on sports, but this tiki tavern is a reliable place in Honolulu to catch NFL and college football action.
See web site for four Oahu locations as well as outposts in Southern California and Colorado.
2255 Kuhio Ave., S9, Honolulu; +1 808 921 2255; www.shackwaikiki.com
28. Pinnacle Sports Grill, Boise
Pinnacle features more than 40 beers and 13 high-def TVs, a quarter of which form the bar's massive centerpiece TV cube. Some booths have their own monitors, with connections for other media devices and custom audio feeds.
2902 N. Eagle Road, Boise, Idaho; +1 208 884 4400; pinnaclesportsgrill.com
29. The Cubby Bear, Chicago
Wrigley Field itself is barely larger than the 3,000-square-meter bar, kitty-corner to its historic facade. The raucous fun is spread across two floors and 75 high-def televisions directly overlooking the most charming stadium in Major League Baseball.
1059 W. Addison St., Chicago; +1 773 327 1662; wrigleyville.cubbybear.com
30. The Globe Pub, Chicago
If your experience abroad has you hooked on foreign sports, this is Chicago's home for soccer, rugby and Afghan carcass polo. Well, in season.
1934 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago; +1 773 871 3757; www.theglobepub.com
31. Murphy's Bleachers, Chicago
Murphy's is a cozier foil to the Cubby Bear's outsize bombast; the demographic skews older, and TVs number fewer.
3655 North Sheffield Ave., Chicago; +1 773 281 5356; www.murphysbleachers.com
32. Between the Buns, South Bend
Each booth offers a dedicated television, with seating for everyone else determined by their game of choice in front of a host of flat screens.
Weekends mean a self-serve bloody Mary bar with an exhaustive assortment of fixins, while every day means one-dollar Miller High Lifes.
1803 South Bend Ave., South Bend, Ind.; +1 574 247 9293; www.betweenthebuns.com
33. Blue Crew Sports Grill, Indianapolis
You won't find a watering hole more dedicated to a team or city; its central bar owes its shape to the Indianapolis Colts' emblematic horseshoe and the rest of the joint dresses accordingly.
It's a gamble, but what's the chance this franchise would ever move?
7035 E. 96th St., Indianapolis; +1 317 841 3901; www.bluecrewsportsgrill.com
34. High Velocity Sports Bar, Indianapolis
A plasplosion of flat-screen televisions forms this picture-perfect dream of a sports viewing configuration. The "next generation sports bar" includes a sleek bar, multiple lady lures (good selection of wine and colorful cocktails), lots of space for large parties and strives for "a high-energy game-watching experience."
10 S. West St., Indianapolis; +1 317 860 6500; www.highvelocityindy.com
35. Wallaby's Bar and Grille, Ames
There may not be much room left on the walls of this Iowa State University outpost, but there is room for every major sports package on the bar's 34 televisions, including those at many of the tables. The food is as homespun as the atmosphere.
3720 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa; +1 515 292 1167; www.wallabysbarandgrille.com
36. Wayne and Larry's Sports Bar & Grill, Lawrence
Even if you have no idea what "Rock Chalk, Jayhawk" means or why it's central to the Lawrence experience, you'll find comfort amid this sporteria's 12 HD TVs and 95-inch HD projection screen. Run by University of Kansas grads who list hobbies like bowling and "every possible sporting event" on their web site bios.
933 Iowa St., Lawrence, Kan.; +1 785 856 7170; www.wayneandlarrys.com
37. Rootie's Sports Bar & Grille, Louisville
The chicken wing is the official face-stuffing of sports bar-game watching and this is one of its oldest laboratories. There are more than 30 TVs, but only five kinds of wing: mild, medium, hot, honey barbecue and drop dead suicide.
The bar supports both University of Louisville and Kentucky teams and, presumably, all of the ensuing arguments.
12205 Westport Road, Louisville, Ky.; +1 502 365 4681; www.rooties.com
38. Cooter Brown's, New Orleans
Equal parts sports and oyster bar, there are lots of TVs, character and raw seafood for the iconoclast sports fan.
Additional facets include a selection of beers that numbers in the hundreds and unique bayou delicacies like alligator sausage and shrimp po' boys.
509 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans; +1 504 866 9104; www.cooterbrowns.com
39. Binga's Stadium Smokehouse & Sports Bar, Portland
This recent merger of a long-standing sports bar and chicken wing concessionaire is still growing into its jock, but its smoked barbecue, famous wings, 30-plus tap beers and TVs at each booth place its upside sky-high.
77 Free St., Portland, Maine; +1 207 347 6072; www.bingasstadium.com
40. Hero's Sports Grill & Entertainment Center, Bangor
If you've got any time left after suggesting the mile-long name of this place to your buddies, bring 'em on down for all of the flat screens, free popcorn and florescent-lit sports drinking you can handle.
Pats, Sox, Celts, Bruins and, of course, U. Maine Black Bear games dominate the screens.
41 Washington St., Bangor, Maine; +1 207 974 3033; herossportsgrill.com
41. River Hill Sports Grille, Clarksville
Contemporary without being cold, authentic without being a health code violation, the bar hangs 24 televisions over a rotating roster of craft beers and crab-based foodstuffs.
6040 Daybreak Creek, Clarksville, Md.; +1 410 531 7900; www.riverhillsportsgrille.com
42. Looney's Pub South, Baltimore
You don't win games by wearing a prettier uniform and you don't win sports fans with cocktail umbrellas. Drink your beer, eat your hot crab dip, watch your game on a plenitude of televisions and we'll all walk out of here happy, capisce?
8180 Maple Lawn Blvd., Baltimore; +1 301 617 3593; www.looneyspubmd.com
43. The Bleacher Bar, Boston
Situated beneath the outfield seats of Fenway Park, the roll door backing this former batting practice room looks out directly onto the field, giving patrons a ticket-less view of the game -- even the ones in the men's bathroom, for whom a window above the best urinals location in America looks over everything.
82A Lansdowne St., Boston; +1 617 262 2424; bleacherbarboston.com
44. The Fours, Boston
Sports Illustrated's No. 1 sports bar in America earned that distinction over nearly 40 years, evidenced by walls papered in photos, jerseys and signed memorabilia of Boston sports greats, 42 televisions and competitive clam chowder, all across from TD Banknorth Garden, home of the Celtics and Bruins.
Hit the Canal Street original if you can (it's reportedly one of the nation's first sports bars), but see web site for other Boston-area locations.
166 Canal St., Boston; +1 617 720 4455; www.thefours.com
45. McGreevy's 3rd Base Saloon, Boston
This Irish bar claims, among other things, to be the birthplace of Red Sox Nation and the nation's first sports bar (opened in 1894 by "Nuf Ced" McGreevy), which, even in what-have-you-done-for-me-lately America, counts for something.
Just "1,200 steps from Fenway Park," McGreevy's is a perennial winner of best local sports bar awards.
911 Boylston St., Boston; +1 617 262 0911; www.mcgreevysboston.com
46. Cheli's Chili Bar, Detroit
Across from Comerica Park and within proximity to Detroit's other major sports teams and venues, Cheli's sweet spot is baseball season, when its rooftop welcomes 81 games worth of winter-weary Tigers fans. The bar is run by former Red Wing Chris Chelios.
Inside, 36 TVs either ring the walls or drop down from the heavens.
47 E. Adams Ave., Detroit; +1 313 961 1700; www.chelischilibar.com
47. Nemo's, Detroit
The old Tiger Stadium is gone, but the bar built to serve it almost 50 years ago remains, flipping signature burgers and beers to patrons unswayed by the seductions of more contemporary establishments. It's a sports bar and a Detroit sports history lesson all in one.
1384 Michigan Ave., Detroit; +1 313 965 3180; cash only; www.nemosdetroit.com
48. Joe Senser's Sports Theater, Bloomington
Owned by a former Minnesota Viking, this branch of the four-location Twin Cities chain offers user-controlled table speakers, games and every sports programming package imaginable. Check web site for multiple locations.
4217 American Blvd. W., Bloomington, Minn.; +1 952 835 1191; www.sensers.com
49. The Well Sports Tavern & Grill, Coon Rapids
Sixteen TVs, 11 varieties of wings and three very important words: peanut butter burger. Food and drink specials during Vikings, Twins and Wild games and the gaudy claim to "best burgers and wings in Coon Rapids."
35 Coon Rapids Blvd. N.W., Coon Rapids, Minn.; +1 763 792 0800; www.wellsportstavern.com
50. Sportsman's Lodge, Jackson
In some parts of the country, "sportsmen" are still defined by how well they track deer or pull fish out of country streams.
Though a manly hunting/fishing theme prevails, Sportsman's doesn't let "regular" sports guys down, with NFL Sunday Ticket, a devotion to ESPN College Gameday and lots of local media "best sports bar" recognition.
Maywood Mart, 1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 100, Jackson, Miss.; +1 601 366 5441; www.thesportsmanslodge.net
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51. 810 Zone, Kansas City
Looks like it was grown in a sports bar lab, but there's no arguing with the sheer volume of televisions (76), games and corporate funding in this three-floor, 650-square-meter monolith.
4686 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.; +1 816 268 9663; plaza.810zone.com
52. Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum, Kansas City
One thousand football helmets. Two real Olympic torches. An authentic World Series trophy.
They're not kidding with the name of this place, which is renowned for its world-class collection of memorabilia, if not food.
323 Armour Road, Kansas City, Mo.; +1 816 421 0002; www.chappellsrestaurant.com
53. Lester's, Ladue
All Ts have been crossed and Is dotted by the maniacally meticulous and eponymous owner, who invested a half-million dollars alone in the bar's audio/visual system.
Included are 68 plasma screens and individualized audio at each booth, to go with a "Deli-Q" menu that's wholly homemade.
4651 Maryland Ave., Ladue, Mo.; +1 314 932 6040; www.lestersrestaurant.com
54. The Post Sports Bar & Grill, St. Louis
Plays all your favorite sports bar hits, with TVs gang-tackling the walls, more than 50 beers on rotating special and 100-percent padded seating to cradle your mania.
7372 Manchester Road, St. Louis; +1 314 645 1109; www.thepostsportsbar.com
55. St. Louis Sports Zone, St. Louis
With its more than 60 televisions, including five 100-plus-inch projection screens, be careful not to confuse this with the Brentwood Best Buy.
113 Kenrick Plaza, St. Louis; +1 314 961 3366; stl-sportszone.com
56. Hooligan's Sports Bar, Billings
Boasts the largest big screen in the state along with 20 new HDTVs. Signature menu items include Black & Tan onion rings, Tongue Transplant wing sauce and the Elvis Impressedly burger, complete with fried egg and peanut butter.
109 North 28th St., Billings, Mont.; +1 406 294 3495; www.hooliganssportsbar.com
57. The Press Box, Lincoln
Nebraskans are notoriously welcoming and this phalanx of televisions, games and old people (let's be honest, if you're in Nebraska, it's probably to visit some old people, so take 'em here!) sticks to stereotype.
5601 S. 56th St., Lincoln, Neb.; +1 402 261 3859; www.pressboxlincoln.com
58. Caesars Palace Race and Sports Book, Las Vegas
Arguably the best place to watch any sporting event in the world on TV, there's nothing like the party ambience that roars through a Vegas sports book as bets some cashing in and crashing down at regular intervals.
Of many notable Vegas and Reno contenders, the book at Caesars Palace remains the classic, with six oversized (to say the least) screens, multiple 50-inch plasma monitors, 12-inch flat screen TVs installed in each of 140 seats, huge ever-changing odds boards, a do-or-die crowd as diverse as the sports world itself and the lights, sound and fury of the open casino at your back.
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; Las Vegas; +1 888 527 8342; www.caesarspalace.com
New Hampshire
59. Billy's Sports Bar and Grill, Manchester
The scope is local, the food and beer cheap and the halls bulging with memorabilia. And, while New England can get pretty sports provincial, Billy's carries feeds from outside the greater Boston area.
34 Tarrytown Road, Manchester, N.H.; +1 603 622 3644; www.billyssportsbar.com
New Jersey
60. Black Bear Bar & Grill, Hoboken
This downtown bar doesn't need any more lighting than its more than fifty 50-inch TVs and three 12-foot projection screens emit. It also offers fist-pumping patrons a food and beer selection that runs the gamut of sophistication, from filet mignon and microbrews to Sysco fries and St. Louis swill.
205 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J.; +1 201 656 5511; www.blackbearbar.com
61. Miami Mikes Sports Zone, East Hanover
An oasis for Dolphins fans just down the street from the rival Jets' practice facility, but there are 50 HDTVs to serve devotees of every team. Just to ensure the peace is kept, Miami Mike himself is regularly in attendance.
130 Route 10 W., East Hanover, N.J.; +1 973 887 1300; www.miamimikes.com
New Mexico
62. Sammy C's Rock N' Sports Pub & Grille, Gallup
Deceptively large, Sammy C's is loaded with the sports (and music) memorabilia accumulated during the owner's four decades in radio. It's lighter on TVs than most of the bars on this list, but heavy on ambience.
107 W. Coal Ave., Gallup, N.M.; +1 505 863 2220; rocknsammycs.com
New York
63. The Ainsworth, New York
This Manhattan game watchery may come off pretentious to some, but so does New York. Not many sports bars maintain web sites that tell you the name of the interior designer ("Shendell") or list goat-cheese-stuffed lamb burgers on the menu.
The layout, however, is unassailable, with plasmas framed for optimal viewing and game watching groups scheduled -- and ushered out -- with Germanic precision. So, if you're a slow drinker, you'd better pray for overtime.
122 W. 26th St., New York; +1 212 741 0645; www.ainsworthnyc.com
64. Gordon's Bar, Buffalo
Regular patrons of this corner favorite root almost as vociferously for its beloved management as they do for the Bills and Sabres.
2263 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, N.Y.; +1 716 874 3020; www.gordonsondelaware.com
65. Lansdowne Road, New York
Free rounds pour depending on in-game action and 25-cent wings fly during Monday Night Football (or any other Monday). Technological enhancements include an ice channel built into the bar to keep beers cold and beer towers for those into second-generation pours.
This Hell's Kitchen sports bar "distinguishes itself with a commitment to championship drinking," according to its web site.
599 10th Ave., New York; +1 212 239 8020; lansdowneroadnyc.com
66. Stan's Sports Bar, Bronx
Some things just have to be experienced. Not because they're innovative or charming or even good, but because they're experiences. This game day landmark of beer tubs, bent neon and blaring hair metal beneath the elevated train across from Yankee Stadium is one of those experiences.
836 River Ave., Bronx, N.Y.; +1 718 993 5548; stanssportsbar.com
North Carolina
67. Draft Carolina Burgers & Beers, Raleigh
The vibe here is so local that most of the bar's 40 draft beers come from in-state. So does much of the food, which also comes in massive portions, including the hangover tots, which are baked with pimiento cheese, bacon, chili, scallions and sour cream. Don't stress, the scallions are fat free!
510 Glenwood Ave., Suite 10, Raleigh, N.C.; +1 919 834 2955; www.draftraleigh.com
68. Picasso's Sports Cafe, Charlotte
Regarded municipally for wings that come in 13 different varieties, Picasso's houses 15 sizable 50-inch HDTVs, as well as a 13-foot HD screen.
230 E. WT Harris Blvd., Charlotte, N.C.; +704 595 9553; www.picassossportscafe.com
North Dakota
69. Playmakers Sports Bar, Fargo
If you can't cheer in triumph in the company of energetic patrons, you can mourn your loss in one of the private booths rigged out with personal plasma screens.
Located in The Hub entertainment venue, which houses multiple bars and clubs that range from country to hip hop.
2525 Ninth Ave. S., Fargo, N.D.; +1 701 232 6767; thehubfargo.com
70. Harpo's Sports Café, Brook Park
The statistics are kinda staggering at this sports bar in a Cleveland suburb: 18 varieties of Buffalo wings, 90 TVs, including eight 10-foot projection screens, and 119 beers.
5777 Smith Road, Brook Park, Ohio; +1 216 267 7777; goharpos.com
71. Varsity Club, Columbus
Boasts the biggest tailgate party in the country, a claim supported by the dozens of port-a-potties trucked in on Saturdays during the college football season.
Located across the street from The Ohio State University campus, this brick-and-mortar monster scales back for regular game watching and pizza scarfing.
278 W. Lane Ave., Columbus, Ohio; +1 614 299 6269; www.myvarsityclub.com
72. Eskimo Joe's, Stillwater
A local legend located a block from Oklahoma State University, EJ's banks as much on souvenir T-shirts -- yes, the logo is a grinning Eskimo and his trusty sled dog -- as it does the food and drink on which it was founded.
501 W. Elm St., Stillwater, Okla.; +1 800 256 J5637; www.eskimojoes.com
73. Blitz-Ladd, Portland
Come early for big games or be prepared to stand in the massive open space at Portland's current favorite sports palace. Reliably noisy crowds are kept happy with more than 25 big screen HDTVs, lots of good bar food, massive draft beer selection ("all craft, no crap") and game audio.
In the back, another large area is dedicated to shuffle board, ping-pong, darts and pool.
See web site for four Portland area locations.
2239 S.E. 11th, Portland, Ore.; +1 503 236 3592; blitzbarpdx.webs.com
74. Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill, Bend
Proximate to exactly zero major cities -- let alone sports cities -- this community wonder still manages to cram tons of sports into a pretty small bar. More than 30 TVs, cheap prices and, unexpectedly, a highly regarded breakfast menu make game watching here an all-day affair.
1020 NW Wall St., Bend, Ore.; +1 541 385 8898; sidelines-bend.com
75. Spirit of '77, Portland
If you've ever wondered how commercial art school grads might conceive a sports bar, here's your answer.
Free games include foosball, darts and buzzer beater basketball, while screen sizes include an aspect-ratio-appropriate 16 x 9 feet in this cavernous tribute to the NBA champion 1977 Trailblazers. (Hence the name.)
500 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, Ore.; +1 503 232 9977; www.spiritof77bar.com
76. Chickie's & Pete's Crab House and Sports Bar, Philadelphia
The regional chain's South Philly location by the numbers: 2,200 square meters, 750 seats, 25 draft beers, three private suites, three 14-by-10-foot HD projection screens and Chickie's deliciously misleading trademark Crabfries. It's like a sports fan's WalMart, only with fewer drunks.
See web site for more than 10 Pennsylvania locations.
1526 Packer Ave., Philadelphia; +1 215 218 0500; www.chickiesandpetes.com
77. Hough's Bar & Restaurant, Pittsburgh
Don't be misled by its morose facade -- inside is a craft beertopia offering more than 300 brews, 360-degree views, darts, shuffleboard and bathrooms clean enough to eat a kielbasa sandwich off the floor.
563 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh; +1 412 586 5944; closed any Sunday the Steelers aren't playing; houghspgh.com
78. South Philly Bar & Grill, Philadelphia
A consensus game day destination for fans in one of the most rabid sports towns in America, it's also a regular winner of local "best sports bar in Philly" awards.
While it's steps away from cheesesteak cathedrals Pat's and Geno's, SPB&G offers its own worthy entrants in the debate.
1235 E. Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia; +1 215 334 3300; www.southphillybar.com
Rhode Island
79. Snookers, Providence
The site of a former welding company, the space is massive, accommodating 40-plus large (if not strategically placed) televisions, 15 pool tables and nearly 90 beers.
53 Ashburton St., Providence, R.I.; +1 401 351 7665; www.snookersri.com
South Carolina
80. The British Bulldog Pub, Columbia
A triumph of authenticity in an area for which "international" is culinarily limited to pancake houses. The fare here is naturally English, in both sports and cuisine, so expect a lot of bangers and confused American football fans.
1220 Bower Parkway, Columbia, S.C.; +1 803 227 8918; www.thebritishbulldogpub.com
South Dakota
81. Cubby's Sports Bar & Grill, Brookings
With more than 50 carefully configured TVs and four outsized projection screens, this is where South Dakota keeps all of its televisions.
307 Main Ave., Brookings, S.D.; +1 605 696 7978; www.cubbyssportsbarandgrill.com
82. Jonathan's Grille, Franklin
For those who make gourmet game day food, this upscale Nashville area sports suppery has 40 flat screens and 28 beers on tap. See web site for additional Nashville area locations.
7135 S. Springs Drive, Franklin, Tenn.; +1 615 771 0355; www.jonathansgrille.com
83. Sam's All American Sports Grill, Nashville
Recognition by media titans Maxim, MSNBC and … Nashville Scene magazine applaud the wings, pizza, chili and chicken tenders of this local favorite. Other amenities include a patio, oodles of memorabilia and more TVs than South Korea.
1803 21st Ave. S., Nashville, Tenn.; +1 615 383 3601; www.samssportsgrill.com
84. The Allen Wickers, Plano
Football -- the American, not the world, kind -- is king in the state of Texas. But for Dallas area fans of soccer, this upscale oasis (couches, fireplace, real wood) is a solitary beacon. The food is more creative, the beer more varied and the prices cheaper than expected.
2301 N. Central Expressway, Plano, Texas; +1 972 424 2300; www.theallenwickerspub.com
85. Cover 3, Austin
For fans seeking a higher-minded approach to sports bar fare, the C3's gourmet selections should leave a better taste in your mouth. "Cover 3" here refers to the owners avowed passion for "outstanding food, service and sports." Cowboys welcome.
2700 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 202, Austin, Texas; +1 512 374 1121; cover-3.com
86. Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill, Dallas
You can't order anything in this place without invoking an athlete, franchise or stadium, as the dishes are named for sports icons. Which is fitting, since the portions are lineman sized. Order a Larry Bird and you'll get, what else, a big, juicy white meat chicken sandwich. Check web site for other Dallas area locations.
3227 McKinney Ave., Dallas; +1 214 999 8932; www.frankiesbar.com
87. Mister Tramps Sports Pub and Café, Austin
The bar's "Euro" qualifier means exotic takes -- at least by Texas standards -- on everything from the sports (rugby, soccer) to the food (corned beef pizza, Shiner Bock queso) to the beer (Trumer Pils, Moose Drool Brown Ale).
Long, bench-style tables encourage sports chat with your new friends. The TVs still run on 110-volt power, though.
8565 Research Blvd., Austin, Texas; +1 512 837 3500; www.mistertramps.com
88. Lumpy's Downtown, Salt Lake City
TVs can be found wherever they can fit 'em … sequentially lining walls … individually stationed in booths … tucked into seat cushions …
145 Pierpont Ave., Salt Lake City; +1 801 883 8714; www.lumpysdowntownslc.com
89. Crystal City Sports Pub, Arlington
TVs are a sickness in this honest-to-goodness, three-floor sports church, with more than 100 displays, including one 10-foot and two eight-foot projection screens. Other diversions abound, such as pool, darts, pinball, foosball and burping.
529 23rd St. S., Arlington, Va.; +1 703 521 8215; www.ccsportspub.com
90. Home Team Grill, Richmond
HTG doesn't invent anything, but colors precisely within the lines of the sports bar blueprint, with lots of TVs suspended for 360-degree exposure and open-air seating in warm weather months. A third location is located in Fredericksburg.
1630 W. Main St., Richmond, Va.; +1 804 254 7460; 11351 Nukols Road, Richmond, Va.; +1 804 967 9060; www.hometeamgrill.com
91. Ruben James, Burlington
Vermont microbrews and a commitment to turning up the TV volume for big games makes RJ's a favorite, as do eight large TVs, satellite packages and "slammer baskets" (sliders presumably being on the wussy end of things here) with beer-battered fries.
159 Main St., Burlington, Vt.; +1 802 864 0744; rjsburlington.com
92. Auto Battery, Seattle
This converted auto shop trades skid plates for skeeball and CVs for TVs, with drinks that preserve the building's history, in name, not ingredients. The Spark Plug, for instance, is Absolut Raspberry, cranberry and lemonade served up with a Pop Rocks rim.
Order the 18 Wheeler and you'll get a Bloody Mary with a Slim Jim back.
The food is signature, too, with po dog gourmet hot dog toppings ranging from mac n' cheese to sushi paper.
1009 E. Union St., Seattle; +1 206 322 2886; www.autobatterybar.com
93. Sport Restaurant & Bar, Seattle
This imaginatively titled tavern houses nearly 40 TVs, including a 130-inch screen and 13 more booth-side LCDs carrying all major satellite packages.
With exception of a showcase chronicling 100 years of Seattle's contributions to sports, most of the memorabilia on display is for sale.
140 4th Ave., Suite 130, Seattle; +1 206 404 7767; www.sportrestaurant.com
Washington, D.C.
94. The Exchange Saloon, Washington, D.C
The nation's capital has a number of good sports bars, but its location near the White House, 100-inch high-definition projection TV, surround sound and 26 flat screen HDTV monitors make this D.C. haunt eminently more likable than any of the elected officials bloviating nearby.
1719 G St. NW, Washington, D.C.; +1 202 393 4690; www.theexchangesaloon.com
West Virginia
95. Kegler's Sports Bar & Lounge, Morgantown
Sure, it has "lounge" in the name, but don't expect any couches at this West Virginia University staple. What there is of the waitresses' outfits is patterned after referee uniforms so you know it's sporty, with a bowling alley, 70-inch HDTVs and cover-free UFC pay-per-view fights.
735-A Chestnut Ridge Road, Morgantown, W. Va.; +1 304 598 9698; www.keglerssportsbar.com
96. The Irish Pub, Milwaukee
Everyone is welcome at this melting pot of die-hard, hipster and yuppie sports fans. The four majors get their due on the bar's assortment of televisions, but so does English Premier League soccer and international rugby.
124 N. Water St., Milwaukee, Wis.; +1 414 225 9400; www.theirishpub.us
97. Leff's Lucky Town, Wauwatosa
Home of the largest urinal in Milwaukee (!), Leff's only gets more ambitious from there. Following recent renovations, this former silent-movie theater now boasts a lively patio for the four hours a year when it's warm enough in Wisconsin to drink outside.
7208 W. State St., Wauwatosa, Wis.; +1 414 258 9886; www.leffs.com
98. The Stadium View Bar & Grille, Green Bay
It's the top sports bar for what may be the top fan base in professional football. In its 20th year, the family-owned bar has received plaudits from Esquire and Forbes magazines for its 15,000-attendee tailgates and behemoth drink containers.
1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, Wis.; +1 920 498 1989; www.thestadiumview.com
99. State Street Brats, Madison
This University of Wisconsin staple has the four Bs covered: brats, booze, Badgers and beards. More than two-dozen screens spread across two floors play over artery-cementing cheese curds and bratwursts on the cheap.
603 State St., Madison, Wis.; +1 608 255 5544; www.statestreetbrats.com
100. Wilson's Bar & Grill, Madison
TVs at the tables, TVs in the bathrooms, TVs outside, TVs on top of TVs. Plus, free popcorn all the time, specials, fish fries, pool tables and a diverse cross section of honest neighborhood folk raring to tear someone's head off on game day.
2144 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wis.; +1 608 241 2226; www.wilsonssportsbarandgrill.com
101. Jackson's All American Sports Grill, Cheyenne
Part of a regional chain (four locations, one each in Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Wyoming, see website), Jackson's is a huge open space with dozens of mounted TVs, the usual satellite packages and a signature "El Grande" margarita to help you make sense of it all.
1121 Old Town Lane, Cheyenne, Wyo.; +1 307 637 9101; www.jacksonsallamerican.com
Did we blow the call and miss your favorite sports bar? Add your local best sports bar recommendation to the comments section.
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|Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on July 5, 2018
The 8th Ministerial Meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum will be held in Beijing on July 10. President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony and deliver an important speech.
At 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will hold a press briefing at Lanting, during which a senior official of the Foreign Ministry will brief you on President Xi Jinping's attendance at the opening ceremony of the 8th Ministerial Meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum and take your questions. We welcome your participation.
Q: Firstly, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will discuss the issue of nuclear weapons when visiting the DPRK. What is your response? Secondly, regarding the China-US trade issue, the Spokesperson of China's Commerce Ministry has elaborated on it this morning. Before the official imposition of additional tariffs on each other, what message would China send to the US?
A: With regard to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's visit to the DPRK, we are glad to see that the DPRK and the US can step up contacts and negotiations, meet each other halfway and demonstrate goodwill towards each other, follow through on the consensus reached at the DPRK-US summit in Singapore on June 12, and further promote the denuclearization process of the Korean Peninsula and the establishment of the peace regime on the Peninsula. We would be glad to see the positive outcomes reached by the two sides through direct contacts and dialogue.
Regarding the China-US trade frictions, the Spokesperson of the Commerce Ministry has elaborated on it this morning and made clear China's position. His responses are authoritative and I do not know what else you would like to know.
Follow-up: Up to now neither China nor the US has officially imposed the proposed tariffs. Will China take relevant measures or talk with the US at this point? Reports say that China will join hands with the EU to fight back against the US, so how is that going now?
A: I believe a trade war is the last thing we want to see, not only for China, but also for American consumers and business communities, as well as all other economies and people of all countries in the world. A trade war serves no country's interests and will only end up undermining the interests of the industrial and business communities and consumers of all countries. This is what we had said long before, and we surely don't want to see the outbreak of a trade war. However, for any country whose legitimate interests are hurt, it indeed has the rights to firmly safeguard its own interests. This is beyond doubt.
You also asked whether China remains in contact with the US on this issue. I could tell you responsibly that the US knows perfectly well China's position.
As to how the negotiation goes between China and the EU or other countries, you may have noted that Premier Li Keqiang had a telephone conversation with President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker at request yesterday. Leaders of the two sides said that under the current circumstances, all countries should stand together against unilateralism and trade protectionism and safeguard the rules-based multilateral trading system.
Q: There have been reports that there is essentially no communication between China and the US on trade at the moment. We are wondering why China has not made more efforts to try and contact the US side? Or if you have, but the US is refusing to talk?
A: As two major countries, China and the US maintain normal communication and exchanges. This is out of question.
As to the trade friction you are following and how to avoid escalation of trade dispute, like I just said, the US knows perfectly well China's stance. I shall stress that it is not the Chinese side that triggers this dispute or even possibly tries to escalate the dispute into a trade war. We have made clear our position at the very beginning, and our position remains unchanged till now. You must be all very clear about this.
Q: It is reported that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to visit China as early as in October this year and hold talks with President Xi Jinping. What is your comment?
A: The Chinese side has invited Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit China at a convenient time for both sides. We hope that our two sides can make concerted efforts to create an enabling atmosphere for it.
Follow-up: Besides attending the China-Japan-ROK Summit, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will pay a visit to China separately. What is your comment?
A: The diplomatic departments of China and Japan maintain communications. Like I said just now, we hope that our two sides can make concerted efforts to create an enabling atmosphere for it.
Q: India's flag carrier airline Air India has decided to change the reference of "Taiwan" into "Chinese Taipei" on its website. Two months ago China's civil aviation authority sent a formal communication to several airlines, including the Indian one. What is your comment on this? Did the Chinese Foreign Ministry also raise the matter with India?
A: The Chinese government's position on this issue cannot be more clear-cut, and India and other countries around the world are quite clear about it. By taking the relevant step, Air India shows respect for the objective fact that there is only one China in the world and Taiwan is part of China, which is also the common sense and international consensus.
I want to stress once again that it is the basic requirement for any foreign enterprise operating in China to respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, abide by China's laws and respect the national feelings of the Chinese people.


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Big corporations still get away with it. A stunning new analysis by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) at Syracuse University shows how the IRS targets smaller corporations, while larger corporations that would yield more unpaid tax dollars go unaudited.
It's worth reading the whole thing, but I share some highlights:
1. Among corporations with assets over $250 million, the IRS reduced the number of audits by 22 percent and the number of hours spent auditing by 33 percent between 2005 and 2009. In an era of high deficits and higher concern over corporate malfeasance, there are no excuses. Congress increased the number of full time auditors available for such work by 6 percent.
2. While the time spent auditing large corporations dropped a third, time spent auditing small and midsized corporations increased. Hours went up 30 percent for small and 14 percent for midsized tax audits.
Changes in IRS revenue agent
hours between FY 2005 and FY 2009
3. Unsurprisingly, audits of smaller corporations reveal less unpaid revenue for the work. Misreported tax dollars among the giants came to $9,354 per auditor hour, eight times higher than uncovered for the small and mid-size firms.
Like so many other things, the trend might be reversed by the Obama administration. But time is running out. Tax day presents yet another chance for the Obama team to show which side it's on. This isn't even about closing loopholes, just enforcing existing law. What are they waiting for?


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Here's a pack of free toy building block models I made using the technique I describe in my latest tutorial found here. Check out that tutorial and make some of your own block creations! A-Z and 0-9 blocks are included. Get in touch with your inner child and have a play with these toys!
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American Burger
738 Lighthouse Ave Monterey, CA 93940
We have the best and tastiest half pound burgers. We support local musicians and dancing.
American Burger hosts The Monterey Ukulele Club's weekly jam session almost every Sunday, 4pm-6pm. All are welcome to come, play ukulele with the group, and sing along!


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this is a discussion within the College Community Forum; By Glenn Guilbeau Louisiana Gannett News BATON ROUGE — The familiar No. 9 of star LSU wide receiver Early Doucet was back in full view at the media portion of LSU's football practice Wednesday for the first time since the ...
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BATON ROUGE — The familiar No. 9 of star LSU wide receiver Early Doucet was back in full view at the media portion of LSU's football practice Wednesday for the first time since the week of the Middle Tennessee game last month.
Doucet, who has missed LSU's last four games with a serious groin injury, was catching passes and stretching his legs during the early portion of practice that the media is allowed to see after LSU held a rare closed practice Tuesday.
Doucet practiced in spots last week for the first time since the injury, according to LSU coach Les Miles, who continues to be optimistic about Doucet playing Saturday when No. 1 LSU (6-0) plays at No. 17 Kentucky (5-1) at 2:30 p.m. on CBS.
"It was nice to see Early Doucet out there," Miles said after practice. "He took some snaps in the team period, and he caught some balls. I liked what I saw. If he does play, I don't know how many plays."
Miles said Doucet also practiced on Tuesday.
"I don't think there's any pain," Miles said. "It's a strength and conditioning issue. But he's a strong guy."
Doucet, a senior from St. Martinville who caught 15 passes in LSU's first two games for 143 yards and two touchdowns, is also an anxious guy.
"He's itching to get back," Miles said. "He's dying to play ball. It's fun to see. I think our entire team looks forward to Early's return. It's a lift to this team that he's involved."
Other injuries: Starting right guard Lyle Hitt practiced Wednesday, but he shared more time than usual with backup right guard Ryan Miller as Hitt is nursing an injury suffered Saturday in the Florida game. Miles said he would not identify the injury.
"I don't think it will prevent him from playing," Miles said. "If it does, we'll be fine with Miller."
Hitt left the game Saturday in LSU's final, game-winning possession and was replaced by Miller.
Backup left guard Will Arnold continues not to practice because of a viral infection. The senior has not played since early in the season, but Miles said he still has a chance to return at some point this season.
"I don't know about this week. He's not taking any snaps," Miles said. "He just needs a little more strength and he'll be fine."
Backup middle linebacker Jacob Cutrera of Lafayette has not practiced this week because of an ankle injury suffered against Florida. Miles said he is questionable for the Kentucky game.
Miles apologizes: Miles explained why he closed Tuesday's practice.
"I apologize for closing practice," he said. "I just didn't want any more patting on the back and peripheral smiling. I wanted the players to be focused on Tuesday's practice. We got a good practice Tuesday and today. I like where we're at. I like what's going on. Our team's working hard. I think our attention to detail is good."
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MAME 0.197b released!
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For our April release, we're bringing even more elusive electronic esoterica to light. MAME 0.197 finally includes support for the 1987 version of the Spanish quiz game Master Boy, believed to be Gaelco's first release. There are now drivers for several Neo-Geo MVS variants, exposing different capabilities. Lamp outputs are now supported for The Irritating Maze, bringing the game to life a little more. We've added four more Tiger LCD games, all based on licensed IP: Home Alone, Home Alone 2, Independence Day, and Transformers - Generation 2.
The Sega Model 2 improvements keep coming, with Rail Chase 2 now working. With its protection MCU emulated, Capcom's F-1 Dream is also working. MAME 0.197 adds support for alternate versions and bootlegs of a long list of systems, including Crazy Bonus 2002, Explosive Breaker, Fidelity Excel 68000, Lup Lup Puzzle, Pochi and Nyaa, Renegade, and Silkworm. In addition, there are graphical improvements to Sega ST-V/Saturn, and Magical Tetris Challenge.
There are some nice improvements for computer emulation this month, too. The Acorn Electron has improved video handling and support for the Mega Games Cartridge. The NEC PC-98 CD-ROM software list has been updated with the latest dumps and compatibility status - recent emulation improvements mean more fully supported titles. You can now boot HP-BASIC cartridges on the HP9000/340 series.
MAMETesters Bugs Fixed
- 06775: [Media Support] (coco12.cpp) coco, coco2, dragon and clones: Software list does not work for floppy devices (Nigel Barnes)
- 06843: [Misc.] (saturn.cpp) All saturn.cpp sets: CD Block unknown command e2, contact MAMEdev (Angelo Salese)
- 06886: [Graphics] (stv.cpp) vfkids: Corrupt background graphics (Angelo Salese)
- 06926: [Documentation] (galaxian.cpp) amidars: Values are incorrect for "Lives" DIP switch (Tafoid)
- 06928: [Graphics] (mpu4vid.cpp) All sets in mpu4vid.cpp: Graphics corruption (regression) (Carl)
- 06929: [Sound] (suprnova.cpp) All sets in suprnova.cpp: No Audio is present (O. Galibert)
- 06936: [Crash/Freeze] (zn.cpp) techromn and clones: Fatal error: memory_bank::set_entry called with out-of-range entry 255 (Robbbert)
- 06937: [DIP/Input] (galpanic.cpp) galspanic and clones: Second button not assigned (AJR)
- 06942: [Media Support] (x68k.cpp) x68000: Can't save game data to disk (Carl)
New working machines
Home Alone (Tiger handheld) [hap, Sean Riddle]
Home Alone 2 - Lost in New York (Tiger handheld) [hap, Sean Riddle]
Independence Day (Tiger handheld) [hap, Sean Riddle]
Master Boy (1987, Z80 hardware) [David Haywood, ARPA, Recreativas.org, The Dumping Union]
New Cross Pang [f205v, Brian Troha, The Dumping Union]
Transformers - Generation 2 (Tiger handheld) [hap, Sean Riddle]
New working clones
Crazy Bonus 2002 (Ver. 1, set 2) [Ioannis Bampoulas]
Enduro Racer (YM2151) (mask ROM sprites, FD1089B 317-0013A) [coolmod, The Dumping Union]
Explosive Breaker (Korea) [Jorge Silva]
Fidelity Excel 68000 (set 2) [yoyo_chessboard]
Fidelity Excel 68000 (set 3) [yoyo_chessboard]
Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGH-2530) [Razoola]
Jolly Card (Italian, bootleg, set 3) [f205v, The Dumping Union]
Lup Lup Puzzle / Zhuan Zhuan Puzzle (version 1.05 / 981214) [caius, Brian Troha, The Dumping Union]
Neo-Geo MV-1F [Vas Crabb]
Neo-Geo MV-1FZ [Vas Crabb]
Neo-Geo MV-1 [Vas Crabb]
Neo-Geo MV-2F [Vas Crabb]
Neo-Geo MV-4F [Vas Crabb]
Pochi and Nyaa (Ver 2.02) [Razoola]
Popeye (Braze High Score Kit P1.00D) [smf]
Renegade (US bootleg) [TwistedTom]
Silk Worm (bootleg) [TwistedTom]
Street Fighter II': Champion Edition (Playmark bootleg) [f205v, maru79]
Time Killers (v1.21, alternate ROM board) [Brian Troha, The Dumping Union]
World Rally 2: Twin Racing (mask ROM version) [Corrado Tomaselli, The Dumping Union]
WWF: Wrestlemania (proto 2.01 06/07/95) [Jorge Silva]
Machines promoted to working
F-1 Dream [caius, Caps0ff, David Haywood]
Quiz Channel Question (Ver 1.00) (Japan) [AJR]
Rail Chase 2 (Revision A) [Angelo Salese, R. Belmont, Olivier Galibert, ElSemi]
Clones promoted to working
Quiz Channel Question (Ver 1.23) (Taiwan?) [AJR]
Ufo Robo Dangar (9/26/1986, Japan) [Angelo Salese]
New machines marked as NOT_WORKING
Connectv Cricket (PAL) [Sean Riddle, David Haywood]
Connectv Football [Sean Riddle, David Haywood]
Genius 6 (V110F) [Fabrice Arzeno, The Dumping Union]
Philips VP415 LV-ROM Player [Ryan Holtz]
Skannerz TV [Sean Riddle, Peter Wilhelmsen]
T.T. Speed Race CL [TTL] [Andrew Welburn, Tafoid]
New clones marked as NOT_WORKING
Amazonia King Plus (V204BR) [Cesar Aragao (GarouSP)]
Gokidetor (set 2) [MASH]
Joker Master (V512) [Ioannis Bampoulas]
Paperboy (prototype) [Andrew Welburn]
unknown Elsy poker [f205v, The Dumping Union]
New working software list additions
abc806: Colorful Animals [Genesis Project]
atom_flop: Atom DOS Utilities [Nigel Barnes]
bbcm_cart: Video Filing System ROM Cartridge [Nigel Barnes]
bbcm_flop: Prince of Persia, Teletextr [Nigel Barnes]
coco_flop: Tandy Assembly Demo 2017 [MrGW]
electron_cart: Mega Games Cartridge [Dave Hitchins]
electron_flop: Egghead in Space, The Darkness of Raven Wood, Zombies Ate Our Roadies! [Nigel Barnes]
ibm5150: Breach 2, Future Wars - Adventures in Time (3.5"), The Monuments of Mars! [ArcadeShadow]
Heart of China (Kixx XL release), Maniac Mansion: Day of the Tentacle, Operation Stealth (Euro), Quarantine,
Wolfenstein 3-D (v1.4, 3.5" HD, Apogee newer), Wolfenstein 3-D (v1.4, 3.5" HD, Mindscape), World Cup USA '94 [ArcadeShadow]
neogeo: Garou - Mark of the Wolves (NGH-2530), Pochi and Nyaa (Ver 2.02) [Razoola]
Alice no Yakata III, Alone in the Dark 3, Bacta 1 & 2 + Voice, Ballade for Maria, Bounty Hunter Ludy,
Brandish 3 - Spirit of Balcan - Renewal, Branmarker, Buzz Aldrin's Race into Space - Uchuu e no Chousen, CRW 2, D.P.S. Zenbu,
Daraku no Kuni no Angie - Kyoukai no Mesu Dorei-tachi, Dark Seraphim, De.FaNa, Desire - Haitoku no Rasen,
Doki Doki Disk CD-ban Dai-1-kan: Club D.O. Jimukyoku, Doki Doki Disk CD-ban: Club D.O. Vol. 2,
Doki Doki Disk CD-ban: Club D.O. Vol. 3, Doki Doki Disk CD-ban: Club D.O. Vol. 4-5, El-Hazard - The Magnificent World, GalPani II,
Game CD GA-ME-GA, Gokichi-kun Series - Igo Kinenban CD, Guardian Recall - Shugojuu Shoukan, Hana no Kioku, Hiiragizaka no Kyuukan,
Jinmon Yuugi, LOGiN Disk & Book - RPG Tsukuuru Dante98 II (1996-07-02), Lesser Mern - Special Director's Edition, Love Escalator,
Menzoberranzan - Yami no Monshou, Mugen Houyou, Mujintou Monogatari, Necronomicon, Oh! Kitsune-sama,
Only You - Seikimatsu no Juliet-tachi, PC-9821Xa12C8 System Software, PGA Tour Golf III, PILcaSEX, Revival Xanadu,
Ruriiro no Yuki, Sangokushi V, Sayonara no Mukougawa, Tamago Ryouri, The Legend of Heroes III - Shiroki Majo Renewal,
The Legend of Kyrandia, The Original Pictures of Ryouki no Ori, Toushin Toshi II - Soshite, Sorekara..., Tuned Heart,
Viper CTR - Asuka, Virtuacall 2, Watashi, Yumemizaka & Collections, Yuu Disk Special - CD-ROM Bishoujo Collection [r09]
svi318_cart: Oh, Postrelease [Dirk Best]
New NOT_WORKING software list additions
De La Jet Set Radio (Jpn), Espion-Age-Nts: Industrial Agents for Active Espionage (Jpn), Ikaruga (Jpn), Illbleed (USA),
Imperial no Taka: Fighter of Zero (Jpn), Incoming (Euro), Incoming (Euro, Prototype 19990906), Incoming (USA),
Incoming: Jinrui Saisyuu Kessen (Jpn), Industrial Spy: Operation Espionage (USA), Iron Aces (Euro), Iron Aces (USA), Izumo (Jpn),
Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000 (Euro), Jeremy McGrath Supercross 2000 (USA), Jet Grind Radio (USA),
Jet Grind Radio (USA, Prototype 20001002), Jet Set Radio (Euro), Jet Set Radio (Euro, Prototype 20001003),
Jikkyou Powerful Pro Yakyuu - Dreamcast Edition (Jpn), Jimmy White's 2: Cueball (Euro), Jinsei Game for Dreamcast (Jpn),
Jissen Pachi-Slot Hisshouhou! @
[email protected]
: Kongdom - Shokai Genteiban (Jpn), Jojo no Kimyou na Bouken: Mirai e no Isan (Jpn),
Jojo no Kimyou na Bouken: Mirai e no Isan for Matching Service (Jpn), Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (Euro),
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure (USA), July (Jpn), July (Jpn, Rev. 1) [FakeShemp]
Freddi Fisk och fallet med de forsvunna sjograsfrona (Sweden) [FakeShemp]
Who Shot Johnny Rock (Italy) [arena80.it]
A La Conquete Des Nombres - Un Jeu D'Arcade Educatif! (Fra), Adibou - A La Recherche De Robitoc (Fra),
Bob Leponge - Heros D'un Jour (Fra), Cars (Fra), Dis Pourquoi Kirikou (Fra), Disney Princesse - La Magie D'Apprendre (Fra),
Dora L' Exploratrice - Au Secours Des Animaux (Fra), Dora L' Exploratrice - Le Pont Casse (Fra),
La Riviere Des Lapins + L'Atelier De Peinture (Fra), Lapin Malin - Danse Avec Les Mots (Fra),
Oui-Oui - Aventures Au Pays Des Jouets (Fra), Perrito Club - Adopta Un Nuevo Amiguito Y Aprende! (Spa), Ratatouille (Fra),
Scooby-Doo! - Et Les Nombres Fous! (Fra), Spider-Man - L'Affaire Des Mots Mysteres (Fra) [TeamEurope, ClawGrip, Connie]
Angel, DOR Best Selection Gekan, DOR Best Selection Joukan, Dies Irae, Elm Knight - A Living Body Armor,
Epson PC Series Driver Kit for Windows 95, Henshin Ring, Hyoui Tengoku, Manji PSYyuuki,
Ms. Detective File #2 - Sugata-naki Irainin, NEC Driver Kit for Windows 95,
Psychic Detective Series Vol. 1 - Invitation - Kage kara no Shoutaijou, Psychic Detective Series Vol. 2 - Memories,
Psychic Detective Series Vol. 3 - Aya, Schwarzschild EX - Tessa no Seigun, Sensual Angels, Tanjou - Debut,
Vastness - Kuukyo no Ikenie-tachi, Venus & Mug-R, Windows 2000 Professional + Server (MSDN), Windows 95 (OSR2, v4.00.950 B),
Windows 95 Upgrade for Epson PC Series (OSR1, v4.00.950a), Windows 98 (Upgrade), Windows 98 Second Edition [r09]
Source Changes
-Began conversion from MCFG_DEVICE_VBLANK_INT to MCFG_SCREEN_VBLANK_CALLBACK. [AJR]
-bbc: Connected 6845 VSYNC to CA1 on first VIA. [AJR]
-suprstar: Demoted to not working - errors out when inserting coins. [AJR]
-unkhorse: Lowered frequency of 8155 timer driving speaker. [AJR]
-beathead: Replaced NVRAM with parallel EEPROM. [AJR]
-backfire: Added ADC for potentiometer controls. [AJR]
-ARM disassembly improvements: [AJR]
* Calculate R15-relative offsets in disassembly.
* Fixed erroneous identification of S field in data processing opcodes.
* Calculate result of ADD/SUB Rn,R15,#imm.
-pbaction: Use CTC to provide interrupts for sound CPU. [AJR]
-ddenlovr.cpp: Changed main CPU type to TMPZ84C015 for most Z80-based games. [AJR]
-Relaxed constraints on address mirroring/global mask combinations. [AJR]
* Mirror bits may now fall outside the global mask provided they cover the entire masked-out portion.
-umipoker, saiyukip: Changed YM3812 clock and use it to drive sound CPU interrupt. [AJR]
-upd7725: Fixed disassembly. [AJR]
-z80ctc: Made channels into subdevices. [AJR]
-sexygal: Added sample player. [AJR]
-shackled, breywood: Replaced MCU simulation with 8751 code dumped from Breywood and hacked for Shackled. [Caps0ff, AJR]
-ms6102: Use VT100 keyboard for now. [AJR]
-aleck64.cpp: Improved Magical Tetris Challenge tetrominoes display (ghost pieces and colors). [Angelo Salese]
-stvvdp2.cpp improvements: [Angelo Salese]
* Fixed regression with Cotton 2 backgrounds from stage 2 onward (ROZ mode 3 without rotation parameters).
* Apply ROZ windows per screen output, not per bitmap - fixes Batman Forever character select and the Riddler final stage graphics.
* Fixed RBG0 cache map range - fixes Head On graphics update in Sega Memorial Collection 1.
-stvvdp1.cpp: Preliminary implementation of PMOD 7 (gouraud + half transparent). [Angelo Salese]
* Fixes Lupin the 3rd Pyramid no Kenja enemy shadows.
-warpwarp.cpp: Added optional color setting for kaitei. [Angelo Salese]
-legionna.cpp fixes: [Angelo Salese]
* Fixed regression in background tilemap colors for Godzilla (uses DMA mode 4 like Denjin Makai).
* Fixed Godzilla OKI sound bank switching.
-galivan.cpp, terracre.cpp: Rewrote NB1412M2 as a device. [Angelo Salese]
-airbustr.cpp: Reduced code duplication and runtime tagmap lookups, removed unnecessary bitmap. [cam900]
-hvyunit.cpp, lemmings.cpp, namcos11.cpp: Minor code cleanup and runtime tagmap lookup reduction. [cam900]
-aerofgt.cpp: Reduced code duplication. [cam900]
-psikyo.cpp, gundealr.cpp: Reduced code duplication and runtime tagmap lookups. [cam900]
-dreamwld.cpp: Implemented tilemap size register, reduced code duplication, and reduced runtime tagmap lookups. [cam900]
-namcos12.cpp: Cleaned up code, reduced runtime tagmap lookups, and made COH716 a separate configuration with correct GPU. [cam900]
-djboy.cpp: Cleaned up code, reduced runtime tagmap lookups, modernised sound latches, and implemented stereo output. [cam900]
-firefox.cpp: Cleaned up code, reduced runtime tagmap lookups, and modernised sound latches. [cam900]
-arcadecl.cpp: Cleaned up graphics decode, fixed year in comment. [cam900]
-coolpool.cpp: Modernised CPU-DSP communication latches, and split I/O maps for coolpool and nballsht. [cam900]
-tlc34076: Allocate palette RAM and pens at start time. [cam900]
-atarisy2.cpp: Minor cleanup, use address_map_bank_device for banked video RAM. [cam900]
-cave.cpp: Fixed hotdogst metadata. [cam900]
-pgm.cpp: Removed unused members and converted code to use object finders. [cam900]
-pc9801_86.cpp: Improved PCM timer behaviour - actual master clock still unknown. [cam900]
-partner.cpp, asuka.cpp: Use object finders for memory banks rather than string formatting and tagmap lookups. [cam900]
-zn.cpp: Simplified Z80 bank switching for FX-1 games. [cam900]
-pasha2.cpp: Added output finders for lamps, reduced runtime tagmap loopups, moved bitmap memory allocation to start time, and
simplified/de-duplicated code. [cam900]
-abc80x: Implemented option ROM opcode fetch through character RAM. [Curt Coder]
-Marked Blades of Steel sets as joystick/trackball to reduce confusion. [David Haywood]
-nes: Marked Super Mary a clone of Super Mario Bros (github #3327). [David Haywood]
-xavix: Re-organised and tidied code, and updated notes. [David Haywood]
-bionicc: Started hooking up microcontroller emulation - still relies on hacks. [David Haywood]
-guab: Added RS232 port and update notes. [Dirk Best]
-Rewrote adc0808 device so it actually works and added to a number of drivers. [Dirk Best]
* Added to galastrm, groundfx, jedi, lockon, opwolf3, othunder, superchs, taito_z, tceptor, undrfire, and wheelfir.
-Converted Model 1 I/O to device. [Dirk Best]
-model2: Added proper default values for lightgun games, treat five percent of range as off-screen. [Dirk Best]
-model1, model2: Emulated Model 1 I/O board, and removed I/O RAM device [Dirk Best]
* Includes emulation of the Sega 315-5338A I/O controller, also hooked up to the ufo21 driver.
-Added skeleton device for Ericsson Information Systems IBM3270/5250 terminal adapter 16-bit ISA card. [Edstrom]
-hp64k: Added IEEE488 remotizer to bus. [F.Ulivi]
-Added suspend and resume debugger commands for suspending and resuming scheduled devices. [GavinAndrews]
-starblad: Allow full range of crosshair movement. [geecab]
-Allow building against system pugixml. [Julian Sikorski]
-Fixed issues with CHD loading under Emscripten. [Justin Kerk]
-dc.xml: Fixed interface/name/diskarea so discs can actually boot. [Justin Kerk]
-ti99: Added drive select to HX5102 Hexbus floppy drive - may now be used for storage on TI-99/8 and other systems. [Michael Zapf]
-wd_fdc: Added FM resyncs in READ_TRACK, and changed threshold. [Michael Zapf]
-electron: Added Mega Games Cartridge device. [Nigel Barnes]
-electron: Improved video handling. [Nigel Barnes]
* Fixed wrap-around for non-standard screen start addresses.
* Added RAM contention during screen update.
* Improved interrupt times.
-electron: Fixed bad palette write. [Nigel Barnes]
-bbcm: Fixed paging in of Shadow RAM according to ACCCON. [Nigel Barnes]
-i960: Don't lose register values on read stalls. [O. Galibert]
-bankdev: Allow for an address shift. [O. Galibert]
-Rewrote mb86233/4 CPU cores. [O. Galibert]
-model2: Revamped the coprocessors communications. [O. Galibert]
-Completely eliminated address map macros. [O. Galibert, Robbbert]
-sh4drc: Added UML implementations of FADD, FSUB, FMUL, and FDIV. [R. Belmont]
-apple2: Recognize another form of DOS 3.3 in ProDOS order. [R. Belmont, Peter Ferrie]
-Added emulation stubs for the Game Boy Camera hardware allowing the ROM to run. [Risugami]
-crashrd: Added some sound. [Robbbert]
-Completely eliminated set_digit_value, and reduced usage of and deprecated set_led_value/set_lamp_value.
[Ryan Holtz, Robbbert, AJR, Vas Crabb]
-Added skeleton Philips VP415 LV-ROM Player driver - currently fails self-test with error 53. [Ryan Holtz]
* Including basic Fujitsu MB88303 TV Display Controller and Philips SAA1403 Sync Generator devices.
-isa/pgc: Implemented accelerated VRAM writes. [shattered]
-Standardised on IPT_CUSTOM for custom PORT_BIT handlers, leaving IPT_SPECIAL for the UI. [smf]
-Fixed fencepost in memory_manager::region_containing, which caused regions to be registered for state saving. [smf]
-popeye: Implemented NMI acknowledge and TPP2 watchdog, swapped popeyebl and popeyeb2, and repaired some apparently bad PROM dumps.
-Added QuickLoad option for SMC-777. [Stefano]
-hp9k_3xx improvements: [Sven Schnelle]
* Added 98644 asynchronous serial card.
* Added workaround for double exception during read/modify/write operations confusing the boot ROM.
* Added dummy GPIB read/write handlers (BASIC crashes if not present).
* Added fallback bus error handler for model 340 and later (used by BASIC to probe hardware configuration).
-Added basic window move and cursor control support to hp98544 framebuffer. [Sven Schnelle]
* Used by HP Basic to place letters on the screen by moving them from non-visible memory to the screen.
-Split hp98603 BASIC ROM card into 98603A and 98603B versions with different base addresses and sizes. [Sven Schnelle]
-posixsocket: Set SO_REUSEADDR option. [Sven Schnelle]
-voodoo: Fixed vsync timing and removed anonymous timer. [Ted Green]
-Encapsulated default BIOS selection in device_t and simplified default BIOS selection from machine configuration. [Vas Crabb]
-DSP16 interpreter performance improvements: [Vas Crabb]
* Lifted some tests out of the execution loops allowing them to be specialised at compile time.
* Bypass memory system for work RAM access when debugger is not enabled.
-RAM device improvements: [Vas Crabb]
* Always show default RAM size in XML output, and show sizes as declared in addition to byte count.
* Don't show inaccessible RAM device size options in XML output.
* Exposed RAM size options in minimaws.
-Rearranged device debugger hooks to get a small but measurable performance improvement. [Vas Crabb]
-Removed emucore.o from tools, fixing some inconsistent behaviour with different build options. [Vas Crabb]
-NeoGeo improvements: [Vas Crabb]
* Split MVS into different machines for real variants with different capabilities.
* Split up state classes for different variants.
* Improved address maps.
* Converted EL panel outputs to lamps and hooked up coin counters/lockouts.
* Hooked up controller sense connections for AES.
* Hooked up SPI-like outputs on SIT board used by The Irritating Maze.
* Added layout for The Irritating Maze showing strobes and most lamps.
-ibm5170: Redumped wngcm2sp from unmodified disks. [breiztiger]
-gaelco2.cpp: Added pinout information for World Rally 2 and REF.950906 PCB layout for Touch and Go. [Brian Troha]
-megablst: Replaced C-chip simulation with extracted ROM. [Caps0ff]
-model1: Use real 315-5573 Virtua Racing coprocessor program. [Caps0ff]
-f1dream: Dumped and emulated 8751 microcontroller. [caius, Caps0ff, David Haywood]
-Documented debugger expression number syntax. [Erik Dominikus]
-othunder.cpp: Changed to mono speaker, as shown on schematics and verified on real board. [Guru]
-Demoted TI-73 Explorer (bootleg) to not working. [Julian Lachniet]
-segag80r: Adjusted Sindbad Mystery sound clocks to match PCB footage. [kazblox]
-system1: Documented alternate Star Jacker board with different sound in source. [kazblox]
-dynduke.cpp: Dumped PROMs. [Porchy, Muddymusic]
-PC-98 CD software list updates: [r09]
* Updated with everything from the latest update of the Neo Kobe Collection.
* Tested all software list entries, and added supported status and emulation issues for each one.
* Added usage information for games that require serial numbers or manual protection.
* Added disk 2 of the floppy version of Brandish Renewal, since it's used as a key disk for the CD version.
* Fixed copy-paste error for hybrid discs copied from the FM Towns list.
* Replaced the Sweet Days CHD with a properly converted one.
* Demoted Miamisoft's games to non-working since they seem to hang randomly.
-Added Tourvision BIOS v1.1 and corrected label/description for v2.0. [system11, Tafoid]
-amidars: Corrected Lives DIP switch. [Tafoid, GoldS_TCRF]
-konblands.cpp: Added DIP switches from manual. [Tafoid]
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Hi! I don't know if this is the right place to post this, or much of anything really (as I should have gone to sleep about three hours ago), but I've made a (hopefully) simplified version of the banner and newsbox guides.
My reasons for doing this...? Well, I wanted to gather together everything I'd learned about banners and newsboxes in one place, since they are both managed with the Edit Banners page, after all. And there were some bits of info that I thought were quite useful, that weren't in any of the guides, but did show up in various posts in the forums. And there were a couple of spots in the other guides that made me blink in confusion a few times (for example, I was wondering for a while about what bbcode was, and why I would ever have to learn about it, and what did it have to do with banners anyway?)
So, here is my guide. Hopefully I haven't made any mistakes or put in any incorrect information. (If I have, please tell me!)
A (Hopefully) Simple Banner/Newsbox Guide
By Bwerith (based on info gathered from experience, browsing the Keenspace Forums, Faub's guide, Ping Teo's tutorial, and Kisai's additional notes).
Step 1: Draw It
First off, draw whatever picture you want for your banner/newsbox. This is essentially advertising for your comic; its purpose is to make people want to visit your site. Whether you choose to showcase your artwork, or your style of humour, or whether you try to arouse peoples' curiosity, is up to you.
Step 2: Save It
Make sure to save it as one of the allowed file types (JPG, GIF, animated GIF, PNG), and in one of the supported image sizes:
468x60 (standard banner that will show up in the Guide)
200x40 (small banner)
88x31 (button)
100x100 (avatar)
150x300 (newsbox)
If your image is a slightly different size, even one pixel different, this will cause problems. Your banner/newsbox may not show up at all, or it might be resized strangely. So, make sure your image is the right size, before you do anything else.
Also, when you save your banner/newsbox, you'll want the file size to be as small as possible. This is to make sure it loads quickly, so that even people with slow connections will actually see your banner before moving on to another page.
File size guidelines:
468x60: 50 kb (under 10 kb is better)
200x40: 30 kb (under 10 kb is better)
88x31: 10 kb (under 6 kb is better)
100x100: 12 kb (under 6 kb is better)
150x300: 100 kb (under 40 kb is better)
When it comes to file size, smaller is always better. Try using fewer colours, or a lower quality image. Fiddle around with different file types to see which results in the smallest file size.
Step 3: Upload It
Use your favourite FTP program to put your banner/newsbox in the "images" folder of your keenspace site.
Now you can display your banner/newsbox image on your own site. Yay! Isn't it pretty?
But you probably want it to appear on other sites as well, for example in your signature in the forums, or in other peoples' newsboxes. In order to do this, you need to complete a few more steps....
Step 4: Put It In The Guide
Log in to your keenspace account (a.k.a. your SiteAdmin Control Panel). Go to the Edit "your-comic-name-here" Banners page. Go to the text-input box called "Banner Path". Then enter this:
Then, after the backslash, type in the file name of your banner/newsbox. For example, if you saved your banner on your site as "big-banner.gif", then the text box should now contain the following:
(Just so you know, this is the UNIX path of your banner.)
Then, press the "Add" button.
Now comes the hard part: waiting. It will take a long time, maybe an hour, maybe several hours, maybe days, before your banner/newsbox image will be added to the guide. But keep checking the "Edit Banners" page, and eventually your image will appear there.
If you upload a standard-sized banner, 468x60, it will ALSO automatically appear in the Keenspace Guide comic listings, along with the basic information about your comic. But it will take a longer time, maybe several days, to show up here.
You might be wondering what this guide stuff has to do with displaying your banner. Well, that's what the next few steps are for....
Step 5: Extra Newsbox Stuff
This step is for people who have made a 150x300 newsbox image. If you are just doing an ordinary banner, you can skip to Step 6.
Once your newsbox image is showing up in the "Edit Banners" page, go to the "Edit your-comic-name-here" page. Your newsbox image should appear at the very bottom of this page. Click on the little button to select your image, then click "Make Newsbox".
After you do this, your newsbox image will randomly appear on other peoples' websites... but only if they have put a newsbox on their page by using the ***newsbox*** tag.
If you are advertising your comic with a newsbox image, you should probably be supporting other peoples' comics as well. So, add a newsbox somewhere on your site's main index page, where visitors can see it and click on it.
If your comic is not updated for seven or more days, I think, your newsbox image will temporarily stop showing up. This ensures that only recently-updated comics are advertised in the newsboxes.
And if no one ever clicks on the newsbox on your site, then Keenspace will assume that no one is able to see your newsbox at all. In this case, your newsbox image will also stop showing up. I think.
How do you know that your newsbox image is really showing up on other peoples' sites? Well, you could always look at any newsbox and hit Refresh a few hundred times until your image appears. Or, you could ask your friends to tell you if they see it somewhere. Or, you could go to:
http://guide.keenspace.com/newshack.php ... &rating=99
and hit the >> link to cycle through all the available newsbox images. If yours is among them, then you are all set. (There are hundreds of newsbox images, though, so this might take a while.)
Step 6: Use It In The Forums Or Wherever
Once your banner/newsbox is uploaded to the guide (i.e. once your image shows up on the "Edit Banners" page), you can link to it from sites outside of Keenspace. That means you can use it in forums, or in your livejournal, or in your personal website, or basically anywhere.
In order to do this, you have to find out your banner's ID number. Go to your "Edit Banners" page. There will be a bunch of information there about each one of your banners, such as their image size and file format. However, the very first piece of information for each banner will be its unique Banner ID. Remember this number, because you will have to use it in order to link to your image.
For example, if your banner is saved on your site as my-lovely-banner.jpg, and if its ID number is 1012, then your banner's URL will be:
Now that you've got the URL, you can slap it up wherever you want. Use HTML to add your image to webpages; use BBcode to add it to bulletin boards and forums. Go wild!
Step 7: Changing And Getting Rid Of Banners
Getting rid of a banner/newsbox is very easy. Simply delete the file from your "images" folder. Wait a few hours or days, and it will magically disappear from the guide.
Changing your banner/newsbox to a new image can also be very easy. Just use FTP to save the new image onto your site, with the exact same name as the old one. The new image will overwrite the old one. It might take a few hours or days for the guide to notice that this has happened, but once it does, the image will be changed automatically.
However, if you want to change the file format or the file name as well as the image, the previous simple procedure will not work. You will have to do this instead:
Start by uploading the new file to your "images" folder. Then, go to your "Edit Banners" page. From here, you have two options:
1: You can add the new image as an entirely new banner. It will have a new banner ID number. Then, delete the old banner from your site. This will result in the loss of the old banner ID number. Your new banner's URL will be different from the old one (since the URL is based on the banner ID number). So you will have to change the links in your forum signature, etc. The guide will eventually notice that the old banner is gone, and will start using the new one; this will take a few hours/days, as usual.
2: You can replace the old banner's UNIX path with the new one. This way, you will keep the same banner ID number. If the file format (GIF, JPG, PNG) is the same as before, your banner's URL will stay the same. However, if the file format is different from before, you will have to remember to update your links. The guide will automatically use the new image after a few hours/days.
That's it then....


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A key member of the Senate Judiciary Committee is asking the nation's top four wireless carriers to justify the "sharply rising rates" they charge people to send and receive text messages.
In letters to top executives at Verizon Wireless, AT&T Inc., Sprint Nextel Corp. and T-Mobile, Wisconsin Democrat Herb Kohl said Tuesday that he is concerned that rising text messaging rates reflect decreasing competition in the wireless business.
Kohl chairs the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights. His inquiry comes as European Commission regulators are threatening to impose a cap on roaming fees for text messages sent by Europeans traveling outside of their home nations, in an effort to force prices down by as much as 70 percent.
Kohl said he was concerned that consumers are paying more than 20 cents per message, up from 10 cents in 2005. This increase, he said, "does not appear to be justified by rising costs in delivering text messages," which are small data files that are inexpensive for carriers to transmit.
Kohl said he is particularly concerned that all four of the companies appear to have adopted identical price increases at nearly the same time. "This conduct is hardly consistent with the vigorous price competition we hope to see in a competitive marketplace," he wrote.
Kohl also noted that these rate hikes have occurred during the industry's recent consolidation, which has reduced the number of national wireless carriers in the U.S. to four from six. That consolidation continues, he said, as the large national wireless carriers buy out smaller, regional competitors — as evidenced most recently by Verizon Wireless' planned acquisition of Alltel Corp. for $5.9 billion plus the assumption of $22.2 billion in debt.
Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group PLC, said it will respond to Kohl's letter once it has had a chance to review it. AT&T said it has received the letter and will respond accordingly, and Sprint said "we look forward to responding to the Senator's inquiry about the text messaging options we offer our customers and we will fully cooperate with his request."
T-Mobile, which is owned by Deutsche Telekom AG, said it will fully cooperate with Senator Kohl's requests.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
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If you listen to "I've Been Here So Long" just once, I guarantee you will tap your foot, bob your head and then press repeat.
One For The Team is a relatively new indie rock/pop band started in 2006, but is already promoting its junior full-length album, "Ghosts," which offers a sound suitable for the 80s junkie and the underground rock enthusiast.
As a mix of both types, I immediately fell in love the intertwined male/female vocals of Ian Anderson and Grace Fiddler, along with the ever-present synthesizer.
Back to my favorite song on the album, "I've been here so long" is the opener and is amazing from the first second.
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TBS Sets Jan. 17 Premiere and Announces Contestants for New Unscripted Competition Series "King of the Nerds"
Thursdays are about to get nerd-tastic. TBS has announced its new unscripted competition series King of the Nerds will air Thursdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT), beginning Jan. 17. Hosted by actors Robert Carradine and Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the Nerds), King of the Nerds is the ultimate nerd-off. The series will follow 11 fierce competitors from across the nerd spectrum as they set out to win $100,000 and be crowned the greatest nerd of them all. TBS will pair King of the Nerds on Thursday nights with the network's chart-topping telecasts of The Big Bang Theory.
The 11 competitors that will partake in this ultimate nerd-off are:
· Alana, 26 - Corning, N.Y. - Live-action role player and comic fan who often uses onomatopoeia instead of adjectives.
· Brandon, 24 - Somerville, Mass. - Tufts University Medical School student and aspiring neuroscientist who can also rap.
· Celeste, 22, - Orillia, Ontario - Professional gamer who specializes in first-person shooters and speedcuber, and whose favorite animal is the cougar.
· Danielle, 23 - Rome, N.Y. - Game reviewer who has more than 100,000 subscribers for her gaming vlog and considers her appearance to be top of the charts at a "nerd 10."
· Genevieve, 27 - Studio City, Calif. - Test-prep and young adult fantasy writer who thinks she hits all the right notes when expressing her feelings by singing original songs.
· Hendrik, 26 - Somerville, Mass. - MIT grad student who is researching the mechanical properties of the Martian polar ice caps and enjoys foraging for wild edibles.
· Ivan, 27 - Torrance, Calif. - Game developer and fire dancer who loves dragons and zombies.
· Jon, 22 - Atlanta, Ga. - Georgia Tech student who is obsessed with mathematics and theoretical physics, who also loves to rock out.
· Joshua, 24 - Los Angeles, Calif. - Host and producer of geek-themed web show who was a former paranormal investigator.
· Moogega, 26 - Pasadena, Calif. - Planetary protection engineer at NASA who received her master's degree and PhD by the time she was 22 and who considers herself the life of any party.
· Virgil, 28 - Pasadena, Calif. - A master hacker studying brain science who loves colorful socks.
TBS's King of the Nerds will take the glory of nerd-dom to a whole new level as the 11 competitors live together in "Nerdvana." Each week, they must face challenges that will test their intellect, ingenuity, skills and pop-culture prowess. Each episode, the nerds will first compete as teams and then as individuals, facing challenges that range from live gaming to a dance-off to life-sized chess. One competitor will be eliminated each week until one nerd stands alone as the ultimate champion off all things nerdy.
King of the Nerdsis executive-produced by Ben Silverman (The Biggest Loser, The Office) and Jimmy Fox (Mob Wives) of Electus, Rick Ringbakk (The Amazing Race), and Craig Armstrong (Survivor) of 5X5 Media, as well as Carradine and Armstrong.


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Dearest Members and Visitors of our Little Fountain Pen Nut House on the Digital Prairie,
As it says in the title, we are back and here to stay.
Apologies for the unplanned downtime. Unfortunately, we had no other option with the restrictions imposed on our old server and its resource problems, and making sure everything we did was done in a secure way.
We are now on a server with tons of capacity, significantly faster and better equipped, and also easily scalable for a change if the need arises, funds permitting. BTW, all this at the same cost as the old server.
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We are back right in time to celebrate the New Year with all of you, and what a wonderful way to start the New Year for FPN too! Things can only improve from here onwards, with all signs auspicious too, with interesting new developments coming our way too .
Let's all relax, sit back, partake in and enjoy this wonderful community, which we all built together.
Finally, slightly belated, but hoping you all had a great time, with more to come:
Thank you all, and may 2014 be your best year yet!
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