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- Welcome to r/Gameswap!
- 1. What can I trade here?
- 2. TIPS: Getting Started/Safe Swapping…
- 3. Creating a Thread: Mandatory Posting Format & The Spam Filter!
- 4. Terms of a Swap
- 5. Recommended Trade Order
- 6. How do I report a successful trade?
- 7. What do the mushrooms beside people's names mean?
- 8. What is The Best Way to Find Trades?
- 9. I think my partner scammed me. What should I do?
- 10. Where can I find my past trades?
- 11. Who moderates this community?
- 12. I love this place, how can I help?
- 13. Are there other amazing communities like this one?
- 14. Something is missing?
Welcome to r/Gameswap!
We are a tight-knit community created to allow redditors to swap their video games.
We do not consider ourselves competition to sites like Goozex, eBay or Amazon.
Referencing the selling price of a game on those sites is unnecessary.
If our users wanted to buy games, they would.
Games should arguably be valued based on their availability here and your subjective desire to play them.
If you like the idea of trading within a community you can trust, then stick around.
ONE thread every SEVEN days. NO EXCEPTIONS!
TEXT LIST of games is required in every thread! (Keeps Search Functional)
ONE SIDE of your swap HAS to be a Physical, Gaming related item (Physical PC Game, etc).
NO Buying/Selling Games. This includes console currency. Please use /r/GameSale to buy/sell items.
NO Preorders. You must have the game you are trying to swap in your possession.
NO Steam or Digital PC Swaps unless you are swapping for physical console games/items.
NO Account Swapping. They have proven problematic over the years.
NO begging for games. Begging for games will earn you an instant banning. Use /r/PlayItForward
NO swapping games for a friend. Your thread = Your Games.
NO Thread Crapping. Harassing users, white-knighting, etc, will get you banned.
NO Beta keys, Humble Bundles or similar pay what you want type items.
NO using alt accounts. You may only use one account to trade here.
Be nice to people in the community. We're all here for the same reason - to swap some games. There is no need for hostility. If you have an issue with someone, or you see someone being unnecessarily rude - message the mods.
[Country] [H] Game X, Game Y (System) -- [W] Game A, Game B, Offers (System)
[H] = Have
[W] = Want
You MUST start your thread with the Country you are located (calculate shipping)
[H] 'Haves' are listed FIRST
[W] 'Wants' are listed SECOND.
You must list the system for BOTH your [H]ave's and [W]ant's.
Brackets should be [used] [FOR YOUR COUNTRY]
Parenthesis should be (used) (FOR YOUR CONSOLE). The Spam Filter is picky.
Spacing is important. VERY IMPORTANT. Use your spacebar!
If you fail to follow this format, your post will likely end up in the Spam Filter!
If you have any questions, feel free to message the moderators.
This is a heavily moderated community. It is built on trust and requires YOUR support.
We are all responsible for the success or failure of this subreddit.
Be nice, have fun, and report something if you think there is a problem.
1. What can I trade here?
All games, consoles (new and old) as well as accessories are allowed.
Gaming peripherals such as controllers, books, and collectibles ARE allowed.
Swapping console currency is also allowed to balance trades, but cannot be your sole have/want.
We DO NOT allow Steam swaps. See r/steamgameswap for Steam Swaps.
We DO NOT allow Buying/Selling games here. Games can be bought/sold on /r/GameSale
We DO NOT allow you to trade an item unless it is actually in your possession (No Pre-orders, No trading your friend's game).
We DO NOT allow any Digital PC game swaps. [GoG, GreenManGaming, Origin, etc]
We DO NOT allow Humble Bundles, Indie Galas, or any kind of Pay-What-You-Want Bundles.
We DO NOT allow account trading (XBL, PSN, WOW, Steam, LoL, etc....)
We DO NOT allow Pirated Games here (This includes bootlegs, hacks, reproductions).
We DO NOT allow Freebies or Giveaways here. As nice as those are... there are other communities for that kind of generosity.
We DO NOT allow Begging for games. Any continued begging = instant-ban.
We DO NOT allow you to swap games you don't have IN HAND! If your friend wants to swap his games... tell him to create a thread.
Discussion on not allowing Steam Swaps can be found here.
Why don't you allow [....] trades?
This community has become so successful because it remains focused on trading console games and console gaming related items.
In most instances, if we don't allow the swap it's because there is another more appropriate subreddit for the trade.
If the proper community where your swap belongs is not big enough, fix it. Promote it.
It takes work to make something great. A lot of people have worked hard to make this community such a great place.
Will The Moderators Be a Middle Man?
No. Moderators will not act as middle men. We also will not endorse anyone to be a middle man for you. It has been discussed in this thread.
People there might be willing to help you but as with anything else in this community, you use a middle man at your own risk. We do not believe that adding middlemen will make the community any safer or more successful.
The details of a trade are between you and your partner. Figure them out. Agree on them. Follow Through. It would be inappropriate for a moderator to become involved in that relationship.
2. TIPS: Getting Started/Safe Swapping…
You should begin by searching or reading threads to familiarize yourself with the swapping process.
If you don't see a swap you want, you can create your own trade thread.
While browsing threads remember:
You SHALL NOT make offers via PM.
You SHALL NOT make an offer unless you are comfortable with the swap and your swap partner.
You SHALL make ALL offers publicly, in a trade thread. (Required for Mushrooms).
If you Create a Trade Thread:
You SHALL NOT accept offers made via PM.
You SHALL include an actual list of your available games. "PS3 games - Just Ask" or a link to a Google Doc is NOT sufficient!
You SHALL disclose the details about your game. (Disk Condition, Sticker Residue, Greatest Hits, etc.)
You SHALL move conversations to PMs if you agree on a swap, before exchanging personal information.
You SHALL respond to every offer made by accepting, kindly rejecting or countering those offers.
You can only place games in your title if you intend on taking offers for that/those games. Using games as a 'bait and switch' will cause your post to be removed.
As stated above, you should NEVER accept or make offers via Private Messages.
Banned users cannot create threads, or post in them, but they can still browse the forum and make offers via PMs.
When creating a thread, you should list what you have available and disclose ANYTHING out of the ordinary.
If your item is not "Like New" you should explain why.
The details of a Swap are ultimately left up to those involved. It is up to you and your partner to hammer them out.
If you create a thread - you may use things like Paypal or Gift cards to even out a swap.
If you create a thread - and in the course of soliciting trades, you decide to sell an item - you must price it. NO asking for offers!
How do I trade physical games?
If you feel confident you can trust your partner you should agree to the swap publicly and then move the conversation to PM.
Once you have agreed and sent a PM to the other user, you should discuss shipping terms - who ships first - and exchange shipping information.
We SHOULD also swap pictures of the items with user names and time-stamp visible.
USPS with tracking (formerly known as Delivery Confirmation) is cheap and will cover you if your package goes missing.
Check out the Shipping Guide here!
How do I trade digital items like PSN/XB1 game codes?
If you feel confident you can trust your partner you should swap information and confirm terms.
For digital trades you should swap whatever information is necessary: email addresses, account names, etc.
With digital swaps, the majority of the time you will just exchange the relevant information online and be done.
If you are trading a physical item for a digital item (like XBL points) the Physical Item should be shipped first.
3. Creating a Thread: Mandatory Posting Format & The Spam Filter!
The Posting Format is MANDATORY!
Maintaining a uniform format makes it easier to browse the community.
The REQUIRED format is as follows:
- [Country] [H] Game 1 (System 1), Game 2 (System 2) -- [W] Game 1 (System 1), Game 2 (System 2).
You may not know what you want. You just know you want something else.
In place of specifics, you can always just list 'Offers'.
If you just want Offers... you still HAVE to include the systems you are interested in:
- [Country] [H] Game (System). [W] Offers (System)
You may also have a lot of games to trade.
So many listing them all in the title would be 'messy'. Or similarly for games you interested in.
The following submission format is acceptable in such cases:
- [Country] [H] List Inside (System(s)). [W] List Inside (System(s))
You'll find though it is a good idea to list your at least a few Game titles in your list, especially any new games to get people interested:
- [Country] [H] Games (System), more inside. [W] Games (System), more inside.
Country Code is required on all posts.
Systems are always required for both [H] and [W] even if you just want Offers.
Spacing in your title is important! Again, the Spam Filter is picky!
If you create a thread, you MUST list your available games. Don't make us guess what you have!
I don't see my submission in the New queue?
Our Spam Filter is trained to remove anything that doesn't match the required formatting guidelines .
If after 10-15 minutes of your post not showing, message the moderators with a link to your submission.
If it meets the submission requirements we'll release your submission.
My submission was listed but now it has disappeared. What happened?
Either the Spam Filter or a Moderator removed it.
More than likely you failed to follow the Posting Format Guidelines.
You may have tried to trade something not allowed or you may have tried to sell something.
It is also possible that your thread was removed for posting in excess of once per seven days.
You are not allowed to create more than one thread per seven days.
The idea is to keep the community free from clutter, give everyone a fair shot at the front page, and allow for quick and easy browsing.
Anything that the moderators feel is against the rules will be removed, even if not specifically outlined here.
DO NOT delete your posts in an attempt to circumvent the One-Thread per week rule.
Deleting your threads will make the Spam Filter hate you.
If you try to do this, we'll figure it out (or someone in the community will report you and we WILL remove all of your submissions.)
Deleting and reposting to try to circumvent the rules may result in a ban.
You shouldn't be deleting posts for any reason. Your posting history is your friend as it shows that you've been here before and aren't trying to scam people.
If you really, really want something gone, just message a mod and ask us to remove it.
4. Terms of a Swap
As previously stated, the details of a swap are left between the parties involved.
The games, the final terms, who ships first... are all subject to negotiation.
We have included the above tips to try to help streamline the process and minimize risk, scams and problems.
*AGAIN... the details of a swap are to be negotiated by those involved. *
If you are not part of the swap, you should not involve yourself.
Your opinion on the relative fairness of the swap is irrelevant.
We do not pretend to know how each and every user subjectively values the games they put up for trade.
It is rude and unnecessary to publicly question, criticize, call out, or embarrass a user over an offer or swap based on your own SUBJECTIVE opinion.
If you feel a swap is so lopsided that intervention is required... either PM the user privately or message the mods with a link.
There should never be an occasion where you publicly criticize another users swap, or interfere in an agreed upon trade.
Things should be handled privately, or by a moderator to avoid problems or arguments.
The OP should have priority in their own swap threads. A right of first refusal, if you will.
That means that if someone makes the OP an offer the OP should be allowed to reject it before someone else jumps in.
You should NOT attempt to negotiate a swap with a user until the OP has responded saying they're not interested.
You should not inject yourself in the middle of an on-going negotiations.
If someone makes the OP an offer, that offer is for the OP and the OP alone!!
If the OP makes another user an offer, that offer is for that User and that User alone.
Once public negotiations have begun between the OP and a User nobody should attempt to hijack that negotiation.
No-one else should respond to a comment meant for the OP unless/until the OP has declined that offer.
This includes comments like, "If he declines, I'll do this" or "If the he's not interested - take a look at my list here:"
Swap Stealing/Sniping can result in banning.
This is sniping. The first comment is a top level comment directed to OP, and is a trade. The one who replies is not OP and offers to do that trade. This is not allowed and if you see it happen, please report it.
This is not sniping and is perfectly fine. They are the same offer to OP by two different people via top level comments. This isn't a snipe. OP chooses who they want to trade with.
This is the only exception. The comment was made to OP and 24 hours have passed without response. At this point, OP has "ignored" the first offer, so anyone is free to look into that trade if they want. Additionally, if OP declines the offer, anyone is free to seek out the trade.
OP has a "home field advantage" for 24 hours. If you see someone offer a trade that you're willing to do, look for their post and offer it there - not on someone else's post.
Can Paypal/Cash be Used to Even Out a Swap?
Yes, Cash/Paypal can be used to supplement one side of a swap.
If the parties to a swap agree that one user should throw in some amount of money to even out a deal, that is allowed. However, if a trade partner asks to straight up buy an item, then it is on the seller to make a price.
When using Paypal, do not send the payment as a gift. You can not charge back a gift (get a refund).
5. Recommended Trade Order
These are only guidelines, but we can't see why any reasonable person should object.
Who Goes First:
No mushroom with no mushroom - newer redditor goes first.
One person with a mushroom - person without mushroom goes first.
One with higher tiered mushroom - lower tiered mushroom goes first.
Two with the same mushroom - newer redditor goes first.
Physical copy for physical copy - follow above guidelines.
Physical copy for digital code - physical copy is received first and then digital code sent.
Digital game for digital game - follow above guidelines.
These are only guidelines but they really do help the Swap go smoothly.
Nothing replaces proper vetting.
Even with these guidelines in place you should only make trades you comfortable with, with people you are comfortable with, regardless of trade order.
You trade at your own risk. Following these guidelines does not guarantee a successful trade. Only increases the chances.
If you recognize you trade at your own risk, you can do whatever you want. Feel free to ignore these.
We do not take responsibility for swaps that go wrong.
While we do our best to establish policies and rules that keep scamming to a minimum, scams do happen.
You trade here at your own risk.
We have had an overwhelmingly successful history here. Exercise common sense and don't be afraid to walk away from a swap that seems too good to be true.
Before you agree to trade you should thoroughly vet your potential partner.
Go through their reddit submission and comment history. Do they seem trustworthy? Are they active?
You should also check out r/badkarma. Everyone there should be banned but you need to BE CAREFUL!
Keep in mind that moderators will do little more than attempt to moderate a resolution.
Communication in r/gameswap is very important. Be sure to keep your partner up to date on delays, successes, and failures.
6. How do I report a successful trade?
There is always a button on the sidebar to the current successful trade list.
You or your partner should comment in the thread and include:
Your partners name
The games swapped
A link to the trade thread with the initial offer.
A confirming post from your trade partner.
You can also leave any feedback you think is relevant.
If you want to swap with your brother, walk down the hall and swap with him.
That is not the intended purpose for this place.
If we catch you trying to cheat the Mushroom system (and we will) your account will be immediately banned along with any co-conspirators.
I have a confirmed trade, but no mushroom. What gives?
Once you've created your confirmed trades thread in mushroom kingdom and have the appropriate amount of trades/transaction to be assigned flair, please message the moderators.
Include a link to the confirmation thread.
We'll be sure to act promptly but please note it might take a few days for us to get to your request.
7. What do the mushrooms beside people's names mean?
Blue Mushroom = 5 Completed & Confirmed Swaps.
Red Mushroom = 10 Completed & Confirmed Swaps.
Green Mushroom = 25 Completed & Confirmed Swaps.
Silver Mushroom = 50 Completed & Confirmed Swaps.
Gold Mushroom = 75 Completed & Confirmed Swaps.
Super Star = 100 or more Completed & Confirmed Swaps.
Tri-Force = 200 or more Completed & Confirmed Swaps.
What Do I Need to Get My Own Mushroom?
- Post in /r/MushroomKingdom to request your mushrooms.
New Users or Young Accounts may not be immediately granted a Mushroom.
For the Blue mushroom you must complete 5 confirmed trades with an account 3 months old.
For the Red mushroom you must have 10 confirmed trades and an account 3 months old.
For the Green mushroom you must have 25 confirmed trades and an account 6 months old.
For the Silver mushroom you must have 50 confirmed trades and an account 6 months old.
For the Gold mushroom you must have 75 confirmed trades and an account 6 months old.
For the Super Star you must have 100 confirmed trades and an account 1 year old.
In addition to Account age restrictions... Karma will also be taken into consideration before awarding mushrooms. The more active you are on reddit the more likely we will bend on the age restrictions.
All successful trades should still be posted in the successful trade list as normal.
How do I Upgrade my Mushroom?
To request your successful mushroom upgrade, make a self-post in r/mushroomkingdom.
The title should be:
[Your Reddit Account name's] - Successful Trade Thread.
The text of the post, should contain links to each of the successful trade confirmation posts.
Posts failing to follow these simple instructions will be removed.
You should wait at least seven days before messaging the moderators about an unfulfilled mushroom request.
If for some reason we decide not to upgrade your mushroom, we will comment why in your request submission.
When we upgrade your mushroom we will notify you in your submission.
r/mushroomkingdom is open for meta discussion about r/gameswap as well. FAQ discussions, procedure discussion, etc.
I already have a mushroom. Should I still report successful trades?
Yes! Keeping track of your trades is important.
We like to see how much the community is being used.
Also, you'll want to keep track of your trades for when you're ready to request your new mushroom.
8. What is The Best Way to Find Trades?
The absolute best way to find swaps is to browse the submission list by "new".
You can view NEW posts by clicking here. This way you never miss an opportunity for a trade.
You can also search for game titles using reddit's built-in search function.
This is a good idea since someone may have previously posted a deal you are interested in.
Why are some submissions red and others blue?
Red Submissions are trades involving Steam.
Blue submissions are trades not involving Steam.
This process isn't perfect but should help to quickly identify certain types of swaps.
9. I think my partner scammed me. What should I do?
First, don't start spamming the community tearing them a new asshole.
We try to handle these things with some civility here.
Your first step should be to message the moderators and explain the situation.
You should include details about the trade:
What was being traded
What happened
Any communications between you and your trade partner
Screen Caps/Delivery Confirmation Numbers/Other Proof.
You should send us screenshots of the conversation.
We will not act without some kind of documentation indicating that a trade was initiated.
Include any alternate contact information you have for your partner. We'll make an attempt to resolve the situation.
9 times out of 10 they are just lazy and running behind.
In the case that we cannot resolve the situation, we'll ban their username from the community and you can make a post in r/badkarma with details of the issue. Keep in mind we can't ban IPs, only usernames.
I'm really pissed off! I want to post their information publicly!
Don't. Not only it is against our rules, but it is against the Reddit TOS to share personal information on the site as well.
While we can't control what you do elsewhere, you will be banned from the community and reported to the Admins.
I shipped my game, but my partner never got it! What should I do?
If you got delivery confirmation, you are in the clear.
The USPS fucks up sometimes and there is nothing anyone can do about that. If you have proof you sent the game there isn't much anyone can do.
However, you should also think about how you would like the situation handled if you were on the other end.
If you did not get delivery confirmation, we'll consider it a failed trade on your part.
If you don't/can't make it right, you'll be added r/badkarma and banned from the community.
For e-trades you should have some kind of documentation that your partner refused the swap or something.
10. Where can I find my past trades?
Below is a list of all the successful trade lists since r/gameswap began reporting trades this way. If you think we're missing one let us know.
11. Who moderates this community?
This is a list of past and present moderators.
If you are a past or present moderator and would like something to be written about yourself or are missing from the list let us know.
Stark21 - Created this community and then completely disappeared.
dirkachbar - Through his tireless efforts made this community much of what it is today. bsturtle- voice of reason; great man - an original GameSwapper Goose - The original '_ underscored _' moderator. HonorableJudgeIto - So Honorable. So Judge. So Ito. /r/Gameswap's of-counsel.
shoot2scre - Gameswap's resident Ron Swanson. Generally wishes everyone would do less and feels the need to remind everyone that he remembers what these subs were like before flair...
summerkc - cogburn - gkryo - StrikerXVI - MIA, he is and shall be missed. kaintehdragoon - No matter what he says, his users name was a typo he just never bothered to correct. The original Mushroom Master. Diggidy - No Diggidy, No Doubt... A real man's man. YogurtSoda - Sleuthed some cases. Will be missed Endymion86 - Silent but deadly.
deffer - The mod, the myth, the legend; Gave Gameswap and Gamesale the face lift it deserved
blueshiftlabs - /r/steamgameswap liaison during the Steam Swap Banning of 2013-or whenever. patdap - THIS IS PATRICK, GIVE ME DAP.
VampHuntD - Might actually be a vampire, not sure yet. Just saying, I've never seen him out during the day.
LamanamanumiReborn - He lives, he dies, he lives again.
forthisisme - Will lay down the law. It's him. Deal with it.
ishkabibbel2000 - Not sure what an ishkabibbel is, or where the first 1999 went. A real gameswap professional.
MikeyJayRaymond - A consummate professional who escaped /r/GameSell by the skin of his teeth.
dinozach - Is a T-Rex that we've domesticated and named Zach. Please excuse spelling errors... typing with those short arms is difficult.
Lambawamba - Lam-baw-amba da bang da bang diggy diggy diggy... Said up jump the Boogie.
12. I love this place, how can I help?
This community depends on those that participate. Treat everyone with respect. Be excellent to each other.
If you want to help this community be successful please follow the guidelines and help the moderators by reporting offending posts.
You can do this by clicking the 'Report' button beneath a problem submission.
If you report a thread, please message the moderators to tell us why.
Sometimes those reasons are obvious... sometimes they are not.
Either way, if you report a thread you should also message the mods.
We won't disclose who messaged us but it will help us judiciously and quickly take care of problem posts.
I hate this place, what can I do to make it better?
Users can create [PSA] threads as well to discuss issues in the community.
So please start a dialogue with the community by making a PSA if you feel the need.
You can also create a thread on r/mushroomkingdom or message the moderators directly.
It is worth noting that there has been a lot of thought put into the guidelines here.
While we encourage constructive criticism, suggestions and ideas, the rules are the rules for a reason and they are not arbitrary.
We have given individual issues great attention and debated all rule changes both publicly and privately amongst the mods before implementing them.
I think these rules are stupid!
Please read Tiered Mushroom discussions in the, Initial announcement thread.
The discussions with consulate_earl and after it went into effect, especially bsturtle's discussion with L33tMasta are important.
If you think you have something more to add, then you can start a discussion in r/mushroomkingdom.
13. Are there other amazing communities like this one?
There sure are. Here is a list of our 'sister' communities.
14. Something is missing?
Please let us know if you think this document can be made better.
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If hooking your computer up to the TV via HDMI isn't an option, or something you're not interested in, then your most viable choice is to get a Media Streaming Device. Here we'll take a look at some of the current top devices that connect to the back of your TV and deliver your favorite shows and music sans the traditional cable connection. Millions have already cut the cord on their traditional cable TV connection, have you?
Apple TV ($99)
An obvious contender. Apple TV is Apple's stake in the TV streaming market. Apple TV allows you to stream from iTunes, iCloud, and AirPlay; and that's it. The new generation of Apple TV allows 1080p out, but it is limited on the amount of channels it can play. A jailbreak solution is circulating the internet that potentially allows the device to stream from your PC as well as play more channels. Aside from streaming from your iPhone and other iOS devices, out of the box the Apple TV plays Netflix, YouTube, Vimeo, and most major sports networks. Our own Brian Burgess and Steve Krause have used and written several tips regarding the Apple TV.
Boxee Box ($180)
Boxee features thousands of channels as well as the ability to stream networked content at 1080p. It features a unique remote with a simplified interface on the front, and a full QWERTY keyboard tucked away on the back. Additionally the remote is RF and doesn't require line of sight to control like others that use IR; unfortunately meaning it is not compatible with many devices as a universal remote. Boxee plays most file formats. It also sees regular updates and an increasing number of content providers.
Roku 2 XD & XS ($70-$85)
The Roku 2 has come a long way since it's 720p predecessor.. Roku 2 offers Hulu Plus, Amazon Video, Crackle, HBO-GO, and hundreds of other webapps and channels; all capable of streaming in 1080p (if the channel supports it). In the XS version the remote comes with a motion sensor that can be used to play games. Supports Wireless or Wired internet connects. Streaming from a PC isn't supported out of the box, but it can be enabled with the use of channels. One of our own, Brian Burgess, has written several tutorials covering the Roku and Roku 2.
Game Consoles ($100-$400)
If you own a current generation game console then you can stream most internet and networked media directly to it. Both the Xbox 360 and PS3 support HD streaming from networked PC's and online services such as Netflix or Hulu. The Nintendo Wii also streams Netflix, however it doesn't offer full HD and requires a jailbreak to access content from a networked PC.
Western Digital "WD TV Live Hub" ($178)
Western Digital doesn't just do hard drives. The WD TV is designed primarily for tech enthusiasts that want to stream their own downloaded high quality format media to their televisions. Whether you are loading an MKV, VOB, or ISO file the WD TV can play it. Included is an internal 1 TB hard drive, and a host of apps to stream from Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and other online channels. The WD TV can also act as a network server, or hook up to other network servers to stream media. Unfortunately it has no native Wi-Fi connectivity, but does support most third party USB wireless adapters.
Sony SMP-N200 ($60)
The SMP-N200 is Sony's 2nd generation response to the Apple TV. It features 1080p video quality and the ability to stream 3D HDTV. Built-in Wi-Fi, and iPhone or Android apps to allow remote control make it easily accessible. It supports DivX and other formats. It's web streaming are reported to work better than their Sony PS3 counterparts. Although it is reported to not be as user friendly as some would like, its support of DLNA content essentially makes it a real contender. Check out our Review of the streaming device.
Google TV:
- Logitech Revue ($79)
The Logitech Revue was the first Google TV device to be officially launched. Google TV lets you run web-apps and browse the web. Unfortunately, the device was a flop and has been discontinued. But it is still for sale and somewhat supported due to HUGE volume of these that were made. The price is phenomenal. Logitech launched this device at $300 but because of competition and lack of interest dropped it to $80. This is the device to get if you're looking for something affordable that can do more than a Roku but less than the WD TV Live Hub.
- Sony NSZ-GT1 ($269)
The NSZ-GT1 is basically an advanced 3D Blu-ray player with Google TV thrown in. It comes with a nice keyboard. At $269 this device costs as much as a Playstation 3, but comparably it is a very different product.
A Smart TV ($500+)
Samsung has lead the way in producing Smart TVs, but now other manufacturers have caught up as well. Most of these TV's have their own built-in app platform and can stream online content directly. Some include Google TV but I've read those with it aren't good for gaming or fast-paced HD scenes. This is probably the pricier option though, if you want a quality screen that is larger than a 32" be ready to fork out anywhere from $500 to $2000.
Modern Blu-ray Player ($50+)
It's 2012, and that means that most Blu-ray players have caught up technologically enough to run streaming apps on their own. In the $50 area there are multiple Blu-ray players available capable of running Netflix, Hulu, and other online channels. Just check each device to be sure it has the channels available that you are looking for.
There sure are plenty of media streaming boxes to choose from. Which media solution do you use?

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Genetics of Marfan Syndrome
Genetics as it applies to evolution, molecular biology, and medical aspects.
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Genetics of Marfan Syndrome
I understand that Marfan Syndrome is caused due to one's genetic traits.
I have reason to believe that Marfan Syndrome occurs when there is an abnormal gene on chromosome 15.
However I want to know more about this, how the mutation occurs, and especially if this trait is dominant or something else.
Thanks for your help!
Botany is the study of what? Bottoms!
The Marfan sindrome is caused by an autosomal dominant allele. The location of the defective gene seems to be the 15th chromosome. Being a dominant allele, it means that the child might be affected only if one of the parents has the disease (meaning that it has the gene). If one of the parents is monozygous for the defective gene, the probability for the descendants to inherit the trait is 100%. If the parent is heterozygous, then the chances are 50%. If both parents are heterozygous, the chances are 75%. Marfan sindrome is a disease of the connective tissue. The most important complications are eye problems (the crystalin is displaced) and heart problems, which may lead to heart failure and eventually death.
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2012/05/29 - Cambodia is the biggest investment in Asia for General Electrics Developing Health Globally (DHG) initiative, according to GEs manager for global health Moityeree Sinha, who spoke on Thursday at an AmCham breakfast at the Hotel InterContinental. NYSE: GE
And so far, she says, its been money well spent.
The sixth-largest firm in the United States with annual revenue of about US$150 billion, the global corporation employs 290,000 people.
Since January 2009, working through the Ministry of Health, General Electrics program has spent about $7 million on medical equipment, ultrasound machines, incubators and ventilators to upgrade Cambodias public health capability.
Speaking on corporate social responsibility, Sinha, who earned a doctorate in physics from the University of Cincinnati, said the biggest positive experience in Cambodia was dealing with the people, who were motivated, very easy to work with and wanted to do the right thing.
Some of the challenges have been skill-set levels. It has been more of a challenge in Cambodia, and we have to make sure the training programs have been tailored appropriately, she said.
Sinha said GE approached the health challenges facing Cambodia just as the company would its business.
We run the projects using the same type of metrics even if they are philanthropic projects, and we apply the same business rigor and accountability onto the philanthropic side, she said.
We are in an increasingly resource scarce environment, which drives innovation in speed and scale, which is unprecedented in earlier decades.
Sinha said her team was free of any commercial pressures on the DHG initiative, which is being conducted across 14 developing countries and has spent $61 million so far.
There is never any conflict between the projects we work on and the commercial side, she said.
One of the problems in health care across the developing countries shes familiar with, including Cambodia, is a shortage of equipment and management expertise to deal with trauma.
The lack of systems for dealing with trauma in health is one of the big problems, she said.
Sinha noted that in all countries, unless there was strong leadership, it was very hard to function and maintain systems.
General Electric provides new equipment, including medical devices and also water filtration systems.
Cambodia has been an outstanding experience for us, so thats why we are investing more. Cambodia stood out for us in needs and Cambodia has been a very positive story for us.
While they often supply General Electric equipment, Sinha said they also use other brands to get the needs met and try to find local champions who can maintain the equipment and find parts.
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Crash returns in the family friendly 'free-romping' adventure, which has been developed by Radical Entertainment and is due for reelease in Q3.
The title boasts a crack team of comedy voice talent and co-op play. Jumping onto enemies and utilising their abilities is the key game mechanic, and with plenty of the series' trademark humour, this will sell well to younger gamers.
Leading on Wii, it will also hit 360 and PS2, while the handheld version takes the form of a more traditional 2D sidescrolling platformer.
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text: In Richard Justice's column, Capers drops a hint, IMO. His ultimate role with the Texans might be less than it is now. Their offseason wish list could include a larger, more punishing running back, but unless they find another Fred Taylor or Shaun Alexander, Davis will be in the mix. "The ideal thing would be to have Domanick and a big pounder," Capers said. He likes the way the Pittsburgh Steelers alternate Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis. He likes how they complement each another and wear down defenses. I don't know what free agents are on the market this offseason, but it seems like a big RB could be a focus in the 1st or 2nd round. I don't know if the 2 RBs from Auburn fit the bill.


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Why Your Cell Phone Makes You A Better Employee
If you feel stressed at work today, go ahead and pick up your cell phone. It might make you a better employee.
A new study found people who used their smartphones at work are more productive and happier.
But the key is that this phone break is done in short spurts just for one or two minutes, a few times a day.
The researchers said while it might seem like a distraction, a smartphone might help productivity because people are more refreshed and less stressed when they can briefly talk with family members or play a short game.
If you're looking for some other non- smartphone related ways to reduce stress at work, experts recommend you eat healthy food, get enough sleep, chat with co-workers or take a coffee break.


text: I was at the range today, and when i got around to shooting my Mosin Nagant M44, the bolt would not open to eject the spent shell casing. It was probably the eighth or nineth round i fired through it. Typically the bolt is pretty hard to open, but i tried everything possible to open it this time. Seeing as I am only 120 pounds, I asked a few larger folks at the range to see if they could possibly open it as well, but no avail. I have probably only put around one hundred and fifty rounds through it, but it has never done this before. I was shooting a different kind of ammo (203 grain SP, Barnul i think) than normal - could this be why? Any ideas?


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Making Sand Shaded Federal Style Fans with Bob Van Dyke
Shaded fans were a common decorative motif in Federal (or Neoclassical) furniture of the late 18th century. They were often inlaid into the corners of table tops and drawer fronts but with a little imagination they could be used just about any place.
Ct Valley School of Woodworking Director, Bob Van Dyke will teach some unique methods needed to produce these designs.
Starting out with white and black veneers we will learn how to create the segments that go into constructing a ¼ fan or a ½ fan. The shading is done in the traditional way- with heated sand! Putting the whole fan together, adding the contrasting black segments and surrounding the whole thing with a contrasting veneer "string" finishes the fan off. But- we still have to do something with it- so we will inlay the finished fans into a walnut panel- it could be a drawer front if you have something special in mind.
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Brought to America from Iran when she was three, Jasmin Darznik grew up straddling two cultures. Her best-selling memoir of family secrets, "The Good Daughter," hinges on the chance discovery of a photograph.
Darznik will be a featured speaker at the annual Words Alive authors' luncheon Nov. 1 in La Jolla. She answered questions recently by e-mail from Virginia, where she is an assistant professor of English at Washington and Lee University.
If you hadn't found that photograph of your mother with a first husband you didn't know about, do you think you ever would have learned the truth?
I think it's entirely possible I would never have learned the truth. She hadn't told anyone here in America about that marriage and her own family had been sworn to secrecy ages ago in Iran. Surely they talked about it over the years, but I think there was a sense that only she "owned" the story and that it would be wrong to tell me about it. Had we stayed in Iran, I almost certainly would have learned it much sooner. She would not have been able to hide the story so long and so well in Iran. Coming to America is what made it possible, and in some respects necessary, to hide the story of that first marriage. My mother now does tell me she'd eventually have told me the truth. It was just that to her mind I wasn't ready to hear it. And I think she's actually right about that. I was in no way ready to listen to this story until I was older.
What has writing this book done to your thinking about how well children ever really know their parents' stories?
Vast tracts — and all the really vital tracts — of our parents' lives are hidden from us until we grow older, and very often remain elusive even then. What so fascinates me, though, is the imprint of their stories on our lives as children. My mother's protectiveness, her strictness, her ambition for herself as a mother and for me as a daughter — all of this had its source in that hidden story. She'd suppressed it from me and even from herself, but the trauma of that first marriage and the child she'd given up was always present in our lives. It gave me my mother, and it gave me myself.
Your mother was very strict as you grew up. How did that affect the person you have become?
For years I pretty much defined myself by how far and fast I could outrun my mother's values, judgments, and expectations. I was bent on being "normal," and to me that meant being "American." For all that, I still always feel a little on the outside of what's "normal" and "American." There were very real limits to how much I could rebel. I never went away to college, for one thing. I lived at home, like most young Iranian women of my generation. In fact, my parents moved from the Bay Area to Southern California so that I could go to UCLA. There was no way they would have let me go by myself. I hated it, but I couldn't even imagine another scenario back then. Just this one aspect of my life has shaped me profoundly. It was only much later, in my mid-20s, that I broke away from home, and in a way it was too late. I didn't quite "get" drinking, for one thing, even when there was no one around to forbid it. That alone will leave you feeling on the outside. Perhaps I am more aware of this now that I spend my days on a college campus, surrounded by college students. A part of me covets their freedom and another part thinks it's all somewhat self-indulgent and even occasionally scary. And, though it pains me to admit it, my mother was at least a little bit right to shield me from what she thought of as "American."
How has working on the book changed your relationship with your mother?
We still wrangle a lot but the book's been an incredible gift in our relationship. The hours and hours we spent together alone marked a change. For about a year I'd show up at her house with a notebook and pen, she'd make us some tea (she insisted on tea!) and we'd get to work on the story of her life. Of this time, I can only say it's a miracle I survived. A friend who watched me go through the process quips that I could write a whole book on what it took to write the book. Ours had long been a volatile relationship, and in writing the book I would have to contend with my own impatience with her and also I had to contend with my mother's sense of propriety. It's not a part of Iranian culture that I especially love, but "The Good Daughter" is a particular kind of memoir, a family memoir, and I could never have written it without my mother. I don't mean that just in terms of having her blessing, but in terms of the richness of her memories and the generosity with which she shared her life story with me. There are secrets that my mother's closest friends don't even know and only learned about by reading this book. I'm proud of her for how forthcoming she was in the end, and also for my endurance in coaxing that forthcoming from her!
Your book gets at certain subjects — domestic violence, divorce — not often discussed publicly in Iran. In what ways did that make writing the book harder or easier?
It was easier in that from the very beginning I knew both what I was up against and what I wanted to achieve. Iranians are awfully masterful in keeping family secrets. My mother is hardly alone in that regard. There are just so many taboos, so much worry about saving face. We're not supposed to speak ill or even intimately about relatives, even the ones long-since deceased! For a while I considered writing the book as a novel, but given how much secrecy and shame has accrued around topics like divorce and domestic violence, it felt important to stand up for the truth of this story, to say not only that this happened but that this happened to my family. It also seemed to me that given the great number of books that had been published by Iranians in the last decade, the book was only worth doing if I told the story as straight and as unflinchingly as possible. And that meant memoir.
The good daughter of the title — she's a half-sister who still lives in Iran. What kind of contact have you had with her since the book came out?
Her children reached out to me shortly after the book came out. They're young, they're on Facebook, they have a facility with that kind of interaction. And it's fine, it's made me happy, but I think it's an incredibly limited medium for what continues to be a broken and sad story. Also, their stake in the story is somewhat removed, which is maybe what's made it possible for them to reach out to me online. My half-sister herself hasn't reached out to me yet, nor have I reached out to her. I think it's not unlike adoptees meeting their natural siblings. It's very hard, and the work of years, to find a way to each other. You're negotiating your own fear and ambivalence and also your parent's pain. I think we are gauging what kind of claim we can have, if any, independent of our mother's relationship with each of us. But I do feel that this book is written not just for my mother, but also to my half sister. I hope she eventually reads it, and perhaps that will make for a beginning for us.
You immersed yourself deeply in Iranian culture as you wrote the book. What did you do, and why?
Most recent books about Iran focus on the revolution of 1979, which is unsurprising given that the revolution would bring global attention to Iran, but this left me curious about the lives of women before 1979. I wanted to tell the story of my mother's generation, about the women who had made the revolution and the women who stood against it. Also, I wanted to write a book that would not just recapture my mother's life but also the world in which she lived, the beautiful, strange, and broken world of 1930s, '40s and '50s Iran. John Gardner, the novelist, describes fiction as a "long, continuous dream." In order to create that "dream" for readers, a writer needs first to create it for herself. In practical terms, this meant transporting myself back to that old Iran through all means available to me: books, music, photographs, film, food, and, most of all, my mother's memories.
When did you know you wanted to be a writer?
What I really wanted, always and desperately, was to be a reader. Writing grew out of that. For me it's a way of conversing with the writers and books I love. I can't remember a single moment when I decided I would be a writer, but it was already happening every time I read a book and felt that incredible sensation of "I love this so much that I must, absolutely must, find a way to do it, too."
What do you most enjoy about teaching writing?
The students, no question. I love them. They make me crazy and I love them. Teaching writing is quite unlike teaching any other subject. I also teach literature, and as much as I enjoy that, it's nothing next to the pleasure of teaching writing. Reading their drafts and stories and random scribbles, you get to know your creative writing students in an entirely different way. I am astonished that they even show up to class. I mean, I never took creative writing when I was in college. I would have been too scared. Sure, they haven't read much yet, they don't have a great handle on craft, and they can be a bit too timid or self-involved, but they are brave in ways I truly admire.
What's the most interesting thing a reader has said to you about the book?
That I've written such a wonderful novel. I love that! I've heard it more than a few times. A reader will compliment me on the book and call it a novel rather than a memoir. I think it has to do with the writing, with the quality of the prose, but it also has to do with the story. I mean, there are things that happen in the book that are truly incredible. If I had written this book as a novel readers may well have shaken their heads and said, "That never happens in real life!" Life is, after all, so much stranger than fiction. Anyway, it pleases me enormously to have written this as a memoir only to have it mistaken for fiction.


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What do the developing brain and the Alzheimer's brain have in common? Beth Stevens, Ph.D., a developmental neurologist, is investigating an important connection: the loss of synapses, where neurons connect with one another to transmit important signals.
Dr. Berislav Zlokovic discusses his research on the blood-brain barrier and how it becomes compromised with age, sometimes leading to Alzheimer's.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Virginia suggests previously unknown links between the body's immune system and the brain. According to Cure Alzheimer's Fund Research Consortium chairman Dr. Rudy Tanzi, these findings could be "absolutely game-changing" in the field of Alzheimer's research once confirmed.
Rudy Tanzi, Ph.D., professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, presents "Ending Alzheimer's in Our Lifetime: From Genes to Therapies" on July 10, 2014 at the Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center's Summer Institute.
An introduction to the problem of Alzheimer's and Cure Alzheimer's Fund's approach to solving it.
This video was originally shown at our 2013 Fall Symposium.
At its core, Alzheimer's is a disease that disrupts communications between neurons (nerve cells) in the brain, and ultimately kills those neurons. Cure Alzheimer's Fund has committed to understanding this destructive process as a necessary component to stopping the disease. To that end, it has recruited four of the world's top experts in the field: University of California, San Diego's Roberto Malinow, Stanford's Robert Malenka and Thomas Südhof, and Rick Huganir at Johns Hopkins.
We collected your questions about Alzheimer's from our fall symposium and social media and presented them to Dr. Rudy Tanzi, chairman of our Research Consortium. Watch the videos below!
Rudy Tanzi, Ph.D., answers your questions about the relationship between Alzheimer's and other diseases, such as sleep apnea, MS and Parkinson's.


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Bucharest, Romania, 2006/04/05 - Avangate, the e-Commerce platform for electronic software distribution, has launched its Affiliates Program - a sales and marketing tool benefiting shareware and software authors and publishers looking to expand their online sales.
Avangate, the e-Commerce platform for electronic software distribution, has launched its Affiliates Program, company officials announced today. A major addition to the existing solution, the Avangate Affiliates Program is a sales and marketing tool benefiting shareware and software authors and publishers looking to expand their online sales and take advantage of new markets. For affiliates, the program is a good way to make a website profitable as they earn commissions for referring sales to vendors websites.
The Avangate Affiliates Program is extremely flexible: it allows software authors and publishers to recruit new affiliates and also to manage their commissions. Same as for the Avangate solution for software vendors, ordering pages on affiliates websites are customizable and buy now links easily generated through the Control Panel.
With the addition of the Affiliates Program, Avangate becomes a powerful electronic sales platform, commented Dragos Stanescu, Sales Manager. The system integrates an easy to use and secure online ordering system including effective antifraud filters and order screening, additional marketing services as well as consultancy on how to increase online software sales. This, I am sure, will prove very attractive to vendors and affiliates alike, added Stanescu.
Another key benefit of the system is the Avangate reward tracking system, ensuring the customer referral cookie is kept active for 120 days. Registered affiliates can therefore earn commissions even when customers place orders a few months subsequently to visiting their websites. Commissions are also earned on software products bought at the same time as referred products.
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The study, led by Norbert Brüggemann, MD, of Lübeck, Germany, highlights the need for early diagnosis, including prenatal diagnosis, of complex dopa-responsive extrapyramidal syndromes to prevent impairment of both motor and mental maturation due to reduced dopaminergic neurotransmission in the developing brain of children.
Mutation analysis of the GTP cyclohydroxylase 1 (GCH1) gene and longitudinal case descriptions were done on two siblings who each carry homozygous mutations of the GCH1 gene. Levadopa treatment was initiated at age 10 months for the older sibling, who presented with typical features of AR GTPCH deficiency, which resulted in distinct motor improvement. However, mental development was moderately delayed. In the younger sibling, prenatal replacement therapy began after a prenatal diagnosis of AR GTPCH deficiency was made. By the age of 17 months, both motor and mental development was normal for the child's age.
Susan Bressman, MD, of Beth Israel Medical Center, says this has potential implications for treatment. "Although this family is unusual in that there were homozygous GTPCH1 mutations (rather than heterozygous) and a severe phenotype, early/prenatal treatment appears to have resulted in a better clinical outcome including cognitive development in the second sibling. We often ponder whether apparently asymptomatic GTPCH carriers should be treated with low dose levodopa and whether this may impact the risk for late parkinsonism these gene carriers have. Although not directly applicable - this study would lend credence to that argument."
About the 16th International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
Meeting attendees are gathered to learn the latest research findings and state-of-the-art treatment options in Movement Disorders, including Parkinson's disease. More than 4,500 physicians and medical professionals from 80 countries will be able to view over 1,600 scientific abstracts submitted by clinicians from around the world.
About The Movement Disorder Society
The Movement Disorder Society, an international society of over 3,500 clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals, is dedicated to improving patient care through education and research. For more information about The Movement Disorder Society, visit www.movementdisorders.org


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MineralRite Copper Project Expected to Ship First 100 Ton in June
Jun 10, 2013, 07:45 ET from MineralRite Corporation
LINDON, Utah, June 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MineralRite Corporation (OTCQB: "RITE") is pleased to provide an update on its Copper processing project in Chiapas, Mexico.
MineralRite has been informed by CSI, its managing partner in Mexico, that all necessary equipment has been received and put in place to process the ore into a high-grade concentrate.
"We are extremely pleased with the progress CSI has made over the last two months with sourcing all the equipment and getting it in place to concentrate the Copper ore. We had a small delay due to weather, but we are now in the processing stage of the plans. We are expecting to sign our first sales agreement and ship in the next few weeks," said Guy Peckham, President and CEO of MineralRite. Peckham also added, "Our first 100 ton shipment should be ready to sell the last week of June. It is our intention to process and sell over 4000 tons of high-grade concentrate over the next 12 months. This concentrate in today's market will sell for approximately $2500-3000 per ton."
MineralRite Corporation is engaged in the processing, certification and sales of precious metals including gold, silver, and the platinum group metals. Using various proprietary and ecologically friendly processes and technologies, the Company extracts precious metals from mining operations ore, reclaimed mine tailings and high value concentrate material.
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text: The vectors that you used to build your covariance matrix all lay in or close to a 3-dimensional subspace of the 4-dimensional space in which they were represented. So one of the eigenvalues of the covariance matrix is 0, or close to it; the matrix is singular. Condition is the ratio of the largest eigenvalue to the smallest, large values can be troublesome. Here it is ~1e17, which is the dynamic range of doubles. Which means that the value you observe for the smallest eigenvaulue is just the result of rounding errors. w On Wed, 20 Feb 2008, firstname.lastname@example.com wrote: >> Different implementations follow different conventions as to which >> is which. > > thank you for the replies ..the reason why i asked was that the most > significant eigenvectors ( sorted according to eigenvalues) are later > used in calculations and then the results obtained differ in java and > python..so i was worried as to which one to use > >> Your matrix is almost singular, is badly conditionned, > > Mathew, can you explain that..i didn't quite get it.. > dn > > _______________________________________________ > Numpy-discussion mailing list > email@example.com > http://projects.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/numpy-discussion >


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Private Jets can cost about five million dollar just for the standard size plane. To hire a jet can be about five thousand dollars a trip. This can be expensive especially if you have to go out a hire a pilot with great experience. Private Jets are use a lot of gas and you can spend ten thousand dollars on a complete tank refueling. As with any form of transportation, private jets have a huge risk when flying to an airport. The Jet will have to pass the FAA test, just an inspection on a vehicle. Owners have to be careful to not overload the place with suitcases which can weigh the plan down. Just to make sure things are right every owner should read over the rules and regulations.
Those who are responsible for chartering private jets for an employer or organization must make several considerations before committing to services. These include determining the amenities and features that will be most important to those who will travel in the jet. Some parties place a higher priority on privacy and having the ideal amenities than they do on receiving ample amounts of personalized attention during the flight to an airport. Many charter companies pride themselves on being able to offer one on one attention to their guests. This may not be the ideal service feature for those parties who wish merely to travel in luxury, while indulging in the accommodations that have been provided in relative privacy. By listing the features that will be most desirable to the travelers that you are making arrangements for, you will be best equipped for seeking out the charter companies that cater specifically to the needs and desires of such people.
Should you decide to purchase a private jet plane, then you will need to look for a certified pilot, especially if you do not have the knowledge or skills to fly the plane by yourself. Hiring a professional pilot is also an assurance that you will have a safe and fast trip to an airport. The first place where you should look to hire a pilot is in websites like craigslist for example. Let us all admit that many pilots are looking for a job right now since many airline companies fired them due to economic problems. You should post or two advertisements, and wait for someone to offer their services to you. Once someone has contacted you, be ready to make some negotiations in terms of the pay. Pilots, who have been flying planes for years already, have the tendency to ask for a higher pay since they have more experience.
Hiring private jets can be an easier and private alternative then flying on a commercial air liner. Several companies are available at your disposal to rent a private jet for your flying needs to an airport, one just has to do a bit of research before hand to find out their prices and what the brokerage firms offer. Many of them offer luxury flights, that are available with just four hours of notice. A private jet can fly anywhere world wide, come in several different sizes, and options to arrange ground pick up for you and your party. A few of companies even offer a "frequent flier" club at no extra cost; so you do not have to worry about tacked on fees to your flight and thus spending even more money. Why fly commercial when you can have the luxury and privacy and a charter jet?
Do you or your company need to make quick trips on airlines? Would you like to avoid some of the hassle of traveling on commercial airlines? There are many private jets that can be at your service any time of the night or day. When you rent a private jet, you can choose your exact departure time and you can fly to more than one destination without changing planes. Because of this you will be saving valuable time when flying to an airport. Renting a private jet can be easier than you think and also cost effective. You can get quotes for all your destinations and professionals are waiting to consult with you about all your needs. Find out how good the freedom of flying on a private jet can be. You might never fly commercial again.
When chartering private jets for your employer, there are some things that you should make certain of before finalizing any deal. Many people wishing to travel in this level of luxury to an airport are seeking specific amenities and accommodations that their party can enjoy. While there are several companies who offer these services, not all of the services that are provided are of equal quality. Taking the time to take a virtual tour of any jet that you intend to book will help you to ensure that it will meet the high standards of your employer. You should also read the online reviews that have been provide by other consumers such as yourself. These will inform you of the costumer service amenities of a charter services. In addition to having a vast array of amenities for travelers to enjoy, the service provider will ideally be able to provide individual attention to all guests.
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It all began a very long time ago. This was an idea thought of on some boring day, on some boring week, on some boring month, on some boring year that [[Nobody Cares|no one cares about.]]But for some odd reason, the month had the special holiday where [[some people|people]] throw all of their jelly on the walls. Barely any people liked it, but apparantly, it was worth making an article about here. No one knows why it was made, or who thought of it, but we're guessing it's a random person no one knows. Anyway, the article was possibly made to show what it looks like when noobs invade Uncyclopedia. Noobs, you see, have no experience in the Uncyclopedia, and they don't know how all those typing features (of making effects, like links to appear, for an example) work. So, to avoid mess ups, and possibly getting banned from the Uncyclopedia faster than Oscar Wilde getting himself in a car crash and killing anyone in a tragic accident that would be forgotten in only a few hours, the noobs decided to use the only button that they know how to use: The ignore wiki formatting button. The whole entire article was turned into just... well... text, and like... two quotes. We're surprised this article even made it this far.
[[Media:Paris_Hilton_Sex.mpg|thumb|left|400px|God DAMN IT!! The legendary [[Paris Hilton]] sex tape in ''this very page'', and the no-wiki code has ruined it! Oh, life is [[shit]].]]
==Uses Of This Article==
Uses?! Are you [[humour|having a laugh]]? This article is about as useful as a chocolate teapot lol. However, if we really push ourselves, we could probably squeeze out one or two reasonable uses. Let's see now...this article is useful for:
* Showing the world how much of a fucking mess [[Wiki Markup]] is.
* Revealing what one has to type to achieve a certain effect, for example, a [[quote]].
** And warning n00bs about the dangers of screwing up their edits, and the impact this has on articles.
* Absolutely [[nothing]] else.
* See the above four points.
A very useful point when it comes to formatting is to include lists. They fill the most space with the least information. Furthermore, including useless information like, "see the above points" fills even more space with absolutely no information. Using this technique, I've managed to make this article look relatively useful!
==Those Desperate Idiots...==
[[Some people]] really did like the idea of having an article with no wiki formatting, so some crazy man decided to write a book. Yes, it did make different versions for foreign languages, a movie, DVD, video, dolls, video games, and all that stuff, but all book authors and critics still ponder everynight before they go to bed, WHY THE HELL WAS THIS EVEN MADE? The person who thought of this made so much money, but was still hated by millions. This person was told me to be assassinated for doing this, but of course, those desperate idiots who want to read garbage fought back, and then it was welcome to World War III! This encouraged racism, and according to recent surveys and polls, the reason for why the followers of this idea are all racists was that "Everyone was being unfair. We decided to be prejudice so we could keep making crazy things encouraging this article."
==The "Wilde" Reviews==
One of the many famous people who hate this article is one Oscar Wilde. When he wasn't yapping and making quotes here (probably all that trash he "said" was made by you) Wilde boycotted everywhere. You would have never seen so many parades, movements, marches, and even countless wikis against this, trying to get everyone to shut up, move on with their lives, and laugh at something else other than this crap you're reading now. I even heard Oscar Wilde was so angry and drunk one day, he killed a wiki member by annoying them to death with his boring quotes. This broke the law, as it is not allowed to be serious in the Uncyclopedia. Oscar Wilde went to jail, one day. He was released, and then one day when he was making a speech, he was shot. Oh, wait... was that the other guy? Hold on. [[Shit]]. I'm not getting my facts right. Point is, Oscar Wilde was not a happy man when all this crap took place.
==Edit War==
Ohhhh yes. The famous edit war. Well, child, in all of these wikis (Yes, even the Cow Wiki) there were edit wars. Ohhh... you should have seen it! Swears went everywhere, and people were getting banned like crazy! In one of the wikis, everyone got so angry at the admin, they drove him to commit suicide. Sad, no? No one even won. We still continue to battle and edit for our rights. We even get banned for it, but it's always worth it. We fight for what's right. In fact, we're probably all going to get banned from the internet completely, someday, but we'll go down with a good feeling. Too bad wikipedia's probably about to be shut down because of this. I just hope this wiki can last at least one more week.
Well... that's it. I hope you have learned a lot from this article, and remember, don't be stupid. Edit like a good Uncyclopedian... or Wikipedian... or... whatever you are, but just remember that if you lose and get banned, you went down like a soldier. Any questions?
==A Little Being Off Topic==
Sorry. I'm gonna cut the patriotic crap. This country is fucked up, just like this wiki. Screw you, screw the person who thought of this article, and screw the article itself.
==The Fate Of This Article==
Ok, first of all, this... isn't even an article. Secondly, the fate is probably [[VFD|deletion]]. I wouldn't be surprised. An improbable/impossible event would be for this article to be [[VFH|featured]]. This article is about some n00b who no one knows. Oh, and stop being a smart ass. I know what you're thinking. You're gonna say that it was Oscar Wilde, or [[Hitler]], or [[Oprah]]. Well, they aren't n00bs. Don't be dumb.
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A woman accused of murdering her husband at their Christchurch home has been remanded in custody for two weeks.
The 44-year-old woman, Lucille Sarah Scollay, was arrested at the Edgeware Rd address where Guy Christian Scollay, 48, was found dead about 3am yesterday.
Defence counsel for the woman, Pip Hall, made no application for bail at her one-minute appearance before Judge Gary MacAskill in the Christchurch District Court this morning.
She is next due to appear on February 25.
About 12 people were in the public gallery to see her appearance and she exchanged waves with some of them.
A neighbour who witnessed the woman's arrest, about 3am, said the woman "broke down" when a police officer told her Scollay had died. The man, who did not wish to be named, said the woman was "very distraught".
"I went inside, I didn't want to be involved."
Another neighbour, Adam Carville, said he went to bed about 2am and was half asleep when he heard what he thought was girls arguing at a party next door.
He said he tried to "block it out" until he heard a woman's "high-pitched screaming".
The only words he could make out were "call an ambulance".
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It was not until he left home about 9am and found eight police cars parked on the street and police tape around a neighbour's house that he realised something serious had happened.
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Press release no. 12/2009
02 June 2009
The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has welcomed the European Investment Bank's (EIB) decision better to document its reviews of environmental impact assessments. This follows a complaint from a resident of Barcelona, who alleged that a planned high-speed railway line going through Barcelona, which is co-financed by the EIB, would cause serious environmental damage.
During his investigation, the Ombudsman did not find any record of a proper review by the EIB of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the tunnel project through Barcelona. The Bank stressed that the EIA had been carried out correctly. However, it accepted the Ombudsman's recommendation better to document its reviews of EIAs in the future in order to meet the highest standards of good administration.
In 1994, the Madrid-Barcelona-Perpignan-Montpellier axis was identified as one of the priority trans-European Network projects in the EU. In Spain, this project includes the development of the high-speed railway connection between Madrid and the French border. The EIB is to provide financing of 2 500 million EUR, which represents more than one quarter of the total cost. The remaining cost will be covered by the European Cohesion Fund and the Spanish authorities.
In January 2006, a Spanish citizen turned to the Ombudsman, arguing that the planned railway segment through the centre of Barcelona could cause serious environmental damage to surrounding buildings (e.g., Gaudí's "Sagrada Familia"). In his view, the EIB should re-examine the project and re-consider its decision to finance it.
In the course of his investigation of the complaint, the Ombudsman could not find any documentary evidence of the EIB's review of the environmental impact assessment carried out by the Spanish authorities. He called on the EIB to review and fully document the assessment before giving any financial assistance to this part of the project.
The EIB stressed that it had carried out a thorough review of the EIA. It added that its own procedures did not require formal documentation at the stage when the Ombudsman intervened in the case and that the Bank had not yet disbursed any funds. The Bank accepted, however, the Ombudsman's recommendation and agreed to adjust its rules and to improve the way it documents its review of future EIAs. The Ombudsman welcomed the positive attitude taken by the EIB. He also advised the Bank to consider using a comprehensive checklist of conditions with which an EIA must comply.
To read the Ombudsman's decision, please go to:
The Ombudsman investigates complaints about maladministration in the EU institutions, agencies and bodies. Any EU citizen, resident, or an enterprise or association in the EU, can lodge a complaint with the Ombudsman. The Ombudsman's powers include the right to inspect EU documents, call officials to testify, and to open strategic inquiries on her own initiative. For more information: www.ombudsman.europa.eu
For press inquiries: Ms Gundi Gadesmann, Head of Communication, tel.: +32 2 284 26 09, Twitter: @EUombudsman
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Hi All, I had the full uplift with 340cc HP implants. However after 7 mnths they have sagged a lot and have lost the fullness at the top and middle where I really needed it. All the fullness is at the bottom and sides and they point outwards. I was a 36E pre-op with d/dd cup breast tissue, I am 5ft11 size 12/14 (UK). I have measured my BWD and unless I am doing in incorrectly it is 20cm and chest is juts under 40cm. Should I have had LP implants instead? Many thanx in advance.
Sagging After Full Uplift, 340cc High Profile Implants? (photo)
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Breast Augmentation/Lifting Results?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
What you have experienced is not uncommon; sometimes it can be very challenging to keep the breast implants in a higher position where many patients want them to be. In other words, maintaining this superior pole volume can be challenging.
As you know, the major underlying issue is the loss of skin elasticity. Further surgery may be necessary to further lift the breasts. Keep in mind, that despite best efforts it may be very difficult to maintain the breast implants in the position that you desire. I do not think that a change in the breast implant profile will necessarily be helpful.
Best wishes.
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Sagging After Full Uplift, 340cc High Profile Implants?
Thanks for the questions and posted photos. It may be me but I feel your result is very very good. No I would not exchange to LP implants. Maybe best to have in person second opinions.
Sagging After Augmentation Mastopexy
What you are experiencing is quite common in women who have as much natural breast tissue as you do/did. Keeping that tissue tight and centered over an implant is very difficult in the long run no matter what technique is used for the lift. Your result may not be what you hoped for but is still an improvement over your pre-op condition. Changing your implants is unlikely to make any difference whatsoever and may possibly make things worse.
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Sagging after breast augmentation and mastopexy
Your results are actually quite good. The shape of your breast is much improved and the result is quite natural. But I can understand your disappointment. There is a limitation to what can be achieved with certain breast augmentation and mastopexy techniques. I assume that what you were hoping for was to have significantly increased upper pole volume. The only way to achieve that in your case would be to have a more aggressive lifting procedure. A low profile implant would not help and would actually be worse in your case. I would advise against changing your implants to try to get more upper pole volume. It would work in the very short term, but would inevitably look much worse with time. A more aggressive breast lift in which the breast tissue is shaped (i.e. a vertical breast reduction/lift) would be your best chance of getting the look you are hoping for. But my personal opinion would be to leave well enough alone, because your results are natural and normal now.
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Conference season disappointing for small businesses onference season disappointing for small businesses
The Labour leader has been criticised by big business groups for "tinkering", but he has recognised that business rates are set to be an increasingly onerous expense for the SMEs, and a burden that must be relieved.
I also welcome Mr Miliband's plans to increase the minimum wage. The economy will not achieve a sustained recovery without a fresh wave of consumer demand, and increasing the wage packets of the worst paid in society is one of the most effective means by which this can be achieved.
But both the Labour Party and the coalition continue to fall short for the UK's small businesses. Each party clamours for SME votes, but none has yet presented the concrete support that small firms require. When support has been forthcoming it has quickly been removed, as with the National Insurance holiday.
Our customers do not recognise the Chancellor's vaunted recovery. Instead, they see big businesses using zero hours contracts and dodging tax in order to avoid shouldering their part of the burden. Parties of all stripes should be presenting means by which we can ensure that big business pays its way, and small businesses get what they deserve.
Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, and it is these firms that will lead us to recovery – but they need the government's support to level the playing field.