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Tony Simons
Android app and game reviewer for hire.
Occupation: Founder
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Birthday: 05/07/1981
His ProfilesRankThis is the rank of 'Tony Simons' out of all Google+ Profiles (individuals).: 2,483 (GenderRankFor the gender 'Men'.: 1,279)
His ProfilesRankThis is the rank of 'Tony Simons' out of all Google+ Profiles (individuals). in United States: 771 (GenderRankFor the gender 'Men'.: 461)
Followers: 41,233
Following: 2,085
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Author | Followers | Date | Users in Circle | Comments | Reshares | +1 | Links | |
Kain Wyatt | 539 | Circle share of the day! Remember, sharing is caring... #circleshare #circleshareoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday #sharedcircleoftheweek | 2014-03-10 21:18:48 | 500 | 4 | 6 | 9 | CC G+ |
Kain Wyatt | 539 | Hey everybody, here's the circle share of the day!Have you shared a circle today? #circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #circleshared | 2014-03-06 20:02:04 | 500 | 6 | 5 | 11 | CC G+ |
Davide Monge | 8,281 | Tech Circle from +Circles (CircleHub) If you love technology and would like to be included in the technology circle from +Circles (CircleHub) click on this link http://bit.ly/12Gjhdk | 2014-02-21 11:53:17 | 307 | 2 | 1 | 9 | CC G+ |
Augmented Reality Developers | 4,893 | Dear friends, good morning / good night wherever you are. I need your support on facebook. how to do? just a "like it" on the fb page of this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Augmented-Reality-Developers/1402201770034829Thanks to all and have a good day#facebooklikes #facebook #socialmediamarketing #augmentedreality #augmentedrealityapp #augmentedrealitynews #augmentedrealitydevelopers #virtualrealitytechnology #technology #virtualreality #oculusrift #community #sharedcircles #share #circleshare #friends #sharedcircles #circlesharing | 2014-02-12 13:24:31 | 450 | 18 | 15 | 22 | CC G+ |
Allan watson | 770 | If you would like to be in this circle, then you need to do three things:1. Add Shared Circles UK2. Share this circle3. Leave a comment belowI look forward to welcoming you to the UK People Circle#circleshare #circlesharing #sharedcircles #UKPlussers #southwestuk #southeastuk #northeastuk #scotlanduk #midlandsuk #londonuk #sharedcircles #engagers #circleshare #engagerscircle #circlesharing #publicsharedcircles #sharedpubliccircles #opajdarascircles #googleplus #peopletofollow #commenters #blogging #socialmedia #photography #artist #music #marketing #SEO #wordpress #circle #Google+ | 2014-02-12 06:28:09 | 500 | 24 | 16 | 24 | CC G+ |
Made Suardika | 1,103 | Quick start steps for creating your own shared circle:Create the new circle1. In the circle below click 'Add people.' A popup will open where you can create a new circle.2. Type a new name for your new circle, and click the button 'Create [name of your circle] circle. | 2014-02-10 08:27:16 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 1 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Moan Lisa's All Kinds of People Shared CircleFebruary 08, 2014 | 2014-02-09 00:31:09 | 300 | 43 | 41 | 76 | CC G+ |
Stephanie Tippie | 5,436 | MY FIRST CIRCLE So here is my first attempt at sharing a circle. I have only been on G+ for 2 weeks, and have been learning from each and every one of my Peeps. A Big Shout Out to all of you, and you know who you are.In the 2 weeks since I started, I have close to 2k followers. As a way of showing my gratitude, I have created several circles named Thank You Share Circle. Thank You Share because I am full of gratitude to all of you who have included me in your networks. This is the first of my Thank You Share Circles.If you are looking for awesome people to add to your circles, then please ADD this circle of awesome Peeps. To be included in my other Thank You Share Circles, please:1. Follow +Stephanie Tippie 2. Please give a +1 to my Google+ business page and Share: https://plus.google.com/b/106947236791909719259/+AgingYoungerAntiAgingClinicFortLauderdale/about3. +1 This Shared Circle4. Give a +1 to +Stephanie Tippie page5. ENGAGE by leaving a comment in the comment box of this circle6. Share this Circle Publically It is that simple, to Share because Sharing is CaringWelcome to The first Edition of Thank You Share Circle. #circlesharing #circleshare #circle #circleoftheday #followme #followback #follow4follow | 2014-02-07 22:03:47 | 495 | 57 | 24 | 36 | CC G+ |
Businessmens | 2,455 | Good morning / evening to all.This is a Social Circle of interesting people with an active lifestyle in Google+Это социальный круг общения интересных людей с активной жизненной позицией в Google+You'll love this circle. Photographers, artists and other interesting people!Вам понравится этот круг, добавьте его себе. Фотографы, художники и другие интересные люди!#EarthMyMother #ForFriends #photo | 2014-02-06 10:27:37 | 501 | 4 | 5 | 9 | CC G+ |
Jack Longchamps | 14,600 | TheCreativeGlobe - a public shared circle Please 1. Plus this post *2. Reshare this post PUBLIC.*3. Comment on this post (to make sure you get included) 4. Add this circle to your circles. * = essentialWhen you add this circle to your circles, many of it's members will add you back . When you re-share this circle, the person that created this circle will add you to this updated circle next time this circle gets updated.This circle contains a nice group of creative people who shared and commented on my posts, who share awesome original content, and people that make the Google Plus community more colorful, funny and human. People without prejudice, and some with prejudice - who cares.Many new people and many very reliable ones I have been interacting with over more than half a year. People from all walks of life, from all over the globe - geeks, writers, humorous people, a few pages with supportive and interesting streams. ]Please reshare to grow and support it, and to grow and support your own circles and content !#Circle #Circles #Public #PublicCircle #CircleShare #CircleSharing #SharePublicCircle #circleoftheday #publicsharedcircles #publiccirclesproject #sharedcircleoftheday #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #awesomeness #awesomepeople #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #engagerglobe #circleshare #circlesharing #sharedcircles #sharingcircles #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday | 2014-02-05 13:01:59 | 418 | 3 | 1 | 12 | CC G+ |
Businessmens | 2,455 | Циркуляция сообщества!1. Добавь себе этот круг.2. Добавь в него себя.3. Поделись кругом (запись должна быть видна всем) и скопируй в комментарий это сообщение.Каждый следующий человек будет добавлять тебя в круги, тем самым увеличивая кол-во твоих подписчиков! (плюс ответные добавления от ранее добавленных)ЗЫ: иллюстрированная инструкция тут - https://plus.google.com/photos/110423182607385092010/albums/5750111506919621249?authkey=CNLZ5N_77cOEjgE#ActiveUsers #Add #AddCircle #AddFriends #AddMeToYour #AddMeToYourCircles #AddPeople #Affiliate #afo #AllSortsOfPeople #Art #AstroPhotography #AuthorCircle #Authorshelpingauthors #AutoFollow #AutoFollowBack #Awesome #AwesomeArt #AwesomeCircle #awesomecircles #AwesomeDay #AwesomeFace #AwesomeIdeas #AwesomeIndividuals #AwesomeJuice #AwesomeNess #AwesomePeople #AwesomePublick #AwesomePublickCircle #AwesomeSauce #BeautifulPhotographs #BeautifulPictures | 2014-02-01 17:23:35 | 501 | 5 | 3 | 10 | CC G+ |
Andrew Wisniewski | 45,739 | Good morning-evening to allYou'll love this circle. Photographers, artists and other interesting people!Вам понравится этот круг, добавьте его себе. Фотографы, художники и другие интересные люди!#Forfriends | 2014-01-29 04:04:46 | 498 | 157 | 109 | 187 | CC G+ |
Corlis Gray | 5,715 | Shared Circle of Plussers. Edition 3#SharedCircles #FridaySharedCircle #CircleShare #CircleSharing | 2014-01-26 20:32:27 | 450 | 24 | 17 | 28 | CC G+ |
Gray Photography Chicago | 4,916 | #SharedCircles #FridaySharedCircle #CircleShare #CircleSharing | 2014-01-26 20:28:00 | 450 | 26 | 15 | 34 | CC G+ |
©DRK☢ ys® | 2,531 | #sharedcircles #mine #circlesharing #addcircle #add | 2014-01-22 23:48:54 | 497 | 24 | 9 | 28 | CC G+ |
Daniel Stock | 63,594 | ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦HERE'S VERSION 46 OF MY SHARED PUBLIC CIRCLEUPDATED WEDNESDAY 1/22/2014✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦These are the best of the best engagers from all walks of life. Give yourself a little diversity and add these great people to your circles.➤ To be added into the next share, follow these simple steps: 1) Plus the original post 2) Share this circle publicly (and with your circles/extended circles) 3) Comment on the original post when complete! 4) Optional, but greatly appreciated: Support my new page +Meme Binge Any pluses and shares are appreciated!➤ Note: Add this circle weekly so you can get the new members! ➤ Join Google+ Elite on Empire Avenue: http://goo.gl/BbHPchI run frequent missions up to 100,000e exclusively for G+ elite members, and they're very easy.#circleshare #circlesharing #sharedcircles #sharingcircles #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday #circlesunday #share #shared #followers #addcircles #publicsharedcircles #share #addpeople #addcircle #addfriends #circle #empireavenue #socialmedia #dstockblog #memebinge | 2014-01-22 10:22:13 | 500 | 236 | 204 | 261 | CC G+ |
Augmented Reality Developers | 4,893 | #sharedcircles #circle #circleshare #share | 2014-01-17 21:42:35 | 450 | 23 | 25 | 35 | CC G+ |
Ralf Skirr | 15,782 | The How To Get Started With Shared Circles Circle! Lots of people re-share other people's shared circle by simply clicking the share button on the circle post. This circle is a starting point and a short introduction into creating your OWN shared circles.Of course, if you don't feel like creating your own circle, you can simply share the traditional way: 1. Click the share button below and share. 2. Plus one this post. 3. Comment on this post. [Will add you to my upcoming engagers circle.]Quick start steps for creating your own shared circle:Create the new circle1. In the circle below click 'Add people.' A popup will open where you can create a new circle.2. Type a new name for your new circle, and click the button 'Create [name of your circle] circle.' You will now have a new circle with the 450 people from the circle I created. Google sends you to the circle page in your browser. From there you can share right away:How to share your new circleIf you want to share the 450 people circle without adding more people:1. From the circle page, click the 'Share circle' arrow in the round circle icon. A popup opens where you can share.2. Check 'Include yourself in shared circle.'3. Add a comment.4. Click 'Share.'If you want to add people to the circle before sharing:Simply visit your circles or your stream and hover over the names from people you like to add and add them to your new circle like you always add people to circles: by checking the box with the circle name.To share the circle after you've added your own people:1. Place your cursor in the top left corner for the Google+ main menu. Click 'People. '2. Click 'Your circles. '3. Select the circle that you'd like to share. 4. Click the 'Share circle' arrow in the round circle icon. A popup opens where you can share.5. Check 'Include yourself in shared circle.'6. Add a comment.'7. Click 'Share.'Before you share a circle, you might want to get an idea who is actually in this circle! This circle is made of:- Lots of people who are active posters, posting a variety of topics on g+. No spammers, no offensive content.- A pinch of 'the usual suspects,' i.e. people active in circle sharing.- People who have helped me to grow my following, i.e. who have included me in their shared circles. Including them here is a THANK YOU for their support!If you're included in this circle and want to be removed let me know.Have a fantastic weekend! #SharedCircles #FridaySharedCircle #CircleShare #CircleSharing | 2014-01-17 15:50:32 | 450 | 160 | 145 | 159 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Moan Lisa's Circle BombRESHARE if you want to be included06 January, 2014moanlisa.org | 2014-01-06 12:45:54 | 301 | 77 | 113 | 126 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Moan Lisa's Circle BombRESHARE if you want to be included05 January, 2014moanlisa.org | 2014-01-05 11:55:17 | 300 | 65 | 87 | 103 | CC G+ |
Chris Silvetti | 4,903 | +Moan Lisa originally shared Moan Lisa's Circle BombRESHARE if you want to be included29 December, 2013moanlisa.org | 2013-12-29 21:13:15 | 300 | 5 | 3 | 10 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Moan Lisa's Circle BombRESHARE if you want to be included29 December, 2013moanlisa.org | 2013-12-29 11:50:55 | 300 | 56 | 89 | 112 | CC G+ |
Alex Maxham | 109,564 | Haven't shared a circle in a while, so here's my Android circle :) | 2013-12-21 01:23:19 | 229 | 3 | 0 | 7 | CC G+ |
Линк-Сервис | 926 | Лучшие друзья!#circles #sharedcircles #addcircle #sharedpubliccircles #growfollowers #circleshare #publicsharedcircles #circleoftheweek #circlesharing #publiccircle #findcircles #circlemeup #hyperballmaster #hyperballcircle | 2013-12-19 14:26:39 | 501 | 3 | 0 | 11 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Moan Lisa's Circle BombRESHARE if you want to be included19 December, 2013moanlisa.org | 2013-12-19 10:52:50 | 300 | 60 | 94 | 118 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Moan Lisa's Circle BombRESHARE if you want to be included12 December, 2013moanlisa.org | 2013-12-12 11:33:15 | 300 | 62 | 95 | 120 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Moan Lisa's Circle BombRESHARE if you want to be included04 December, 2013 | 2013-12-04 11:41:48 | 303 | 73 | 109 | 125 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Moan Lisa's Circle BombRESHARE if you want to be included25 November, 2013 | 2013-11-25 12:23:06 | 300 | 65 | 109 | 132 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Moan Lisa's Circle BombRESHARE if you want to be included14 November, 2013 | 2013-11-14 15:04:21 | 300 | 71 | 125 | 140 | CC G+ |
Lo Sauer | 21,147 | One of the finest Android users in this circle with great personalities in it. I added my favorites, and the circle includes many shared by +Tony Simons . Count me in :) #Android #mobile #circles #circleshare #sharedcircle #circlesharing #followers #social | 2013-11-07 18:39:32 | 499 | 2 | 1 | 8 | CC G+ |
Justin Fournier | 1,733 | Social & SEO CircleIt's been awhile since I've shared circles with the general public. In this Circle I've labeled it as my Social/SEO circle. Users within this circle generally gave me insight, tips, and tricks into G+ and social branding.Add and follow their posts to increase your own branding in this now digital world!Share and enjoy all! #SEO #googleplus #socialmediamarketing #sharedcircles #googleplustips | 2013-11-03 01:00:37 | 143 | 2 | 1 | 5 | CC G+ |
Kyle Salewski | 27,538 | *Android Shared Circle*On the verge of the newest Android release (hopefully coming any day now) I'd like to share my go-to circle of Android users, fans, and gurus. If you want to know the latest and greatest news, leaks, updates, and helpful info on Android, or just follow other people that like Android too - ADD THIS CIRCLE! :)+1 and share it too!If you were notified about this circle, that means you are in it!Link for mobile users: https://plus.google.com/105937359144973983227/posts/VnUtzPLibeF#sharedcircles #android #kitkat #androidfan | 2013-10-24 19:16:26 | 206 | 25 | 14 | 57 | CC G+ |
Ole Olson | 41,718 | This shared public circle contains some of the best visual and fun content posters I've found on Google+. #SharedPublicCircles #CircleShare | 2013-10-21 20:59:37 | 394 | 15 | 12 | 17 | CC G+ |
Sean Cowen | 52,220 | My Morning Circle: By Far, The Most Interesting and Unusual Circle I've Ever Created...In the beginning of October, I asked people to dig down deep and give me names of great people to add to a must-read morning circle. ( http://bit.ly/16ow9Cm ) This is the FIRST CIRCLE of those names. I have omitted a few names by my own prerogative and I've left off PAGE names as I'd like to create a separate circle for those. By and large, though, this list is the result of all the recommendations I received. There are more names to follow, as I'm still working down through the comments...What I Originally Asked of Anyone Leaving Comments and Recommendations...I'm looking for a SINGLE CIRCLE of pure awesomeness - a circle that gives me incredible content, insight, analysis, humor, a dose of the erudite, funny, sad, melancholy, happy - in short - I'm looking for one circle to throw into my stream that gets my days started off on the right foot.But I need your input. Who should I add to this circle?We all know the usual suspects (and some of those people will definitely be included if you recommend them), but I am seeking and searching for those little mentioned and possibly unknown to me people who will jump start my day.I'm not looking for popularity or anything specific - just let me know about the people you would include if you were creating this same circle. #circle #coolcircle #recommendedcircle #circleoftheday P.S. Added myself against my better judgement as I was chosen on this list as well. Now you know... :-) | 2013-10-20 15:53:26 | 499 | 61 | 31 | 66 | CC G+ |
Bearman Cartoons | 67,402 | Thank YouThis is just a thank you to all the people who have ever shared me in a circle since my beginnings on G+I share this not to tell you to reshare, or to even follow them (but you will find many gems), just merely my way of showing a little appreciation for the attention they have given me! So thanks!! | 2013-10-02 14:01:02 | 192 | 73 | 21 | 96 | CC G+ |
Marlo Angelo Tito | 81,026 | It's.Only.Part.Two.;-)I thought i was only kidding when i say there's a part three but yes, there's a part three of the reboot, and i hope it's the last one. So here's the new mechanics of this circle:Prev. > This circle will be shared every 4 or 5 days. > If a circle with a number, which is a Snowball circle (now with 41) is shared, it means a new edition of this circle will be updated the day after the day i share the snowball circle. > You can suggest new people every circle but make sure have a limit of at more 6 people unless a circle reboot will be announced. More new circle mechanics: > This circles default is "Circle without a number" or "CW/OANo." > A circle reboot will happen every 10 to 15 "CW/OANo" > I wouldn't probably add blue-heads. > Unlike the Snowball circle, few members will be added and few members will be washed away every "CW/OANo". Or shortly, numbers will be inconsistent. > Since this circle is a reboot-in-a-process. Not all people you suggested will be added in the next edition. > More will be explained in part3!Note: not receiving a notification doesn't mean you didn't make it. Kindly check the circle out and see your name and if not, check it again. And if you received a notification, then you don't have to. :-D(Ctrl C+V) So people, this is a group of astonishing plussers of Google Plus. From which they post great stuffs and of course, they engage with people. They're not only suggested by me but also suggested by others. And don't worry, they don't bite and they're as harmless as a kite ;-) Hahaha! <--- this paragraph right here will be rebooted also....Songs for the week!James Blunt - Carry You Home (Video)Westlife - SafeHave a nice day! #circle #circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #shared #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday #add #addmetoyourcircles #addcircle #sharing #sharingiscaring #justanaverageteenagerwhoexpresseshisopinionsovertheinternetcircle | 2013-09-30 14:29:02 | 372 | 107 | 75 | 135 | CC G+ |
Marlo Angelo Tito | 81,026 | It's.Circle.Reboot!But.It's.Only.Part.One!Yep, i'm not pretty sure but i did add ALL of the names you guys tagged. Rising from 223 to 392! But, to the people who were tagged but was not added to this circle, just tell me so you can be added in the next circle! Well i figured out that this circle needs another reboot, which is on Monday.So here's the new mechanics of this circle:> This circle will be shared every 4 or 5 days.> If a circle with a number, which is a Snowball circle (now with 41) is shared, it means a new edition of this circle will be updated the day after the day i share the snowball circle.> You can suggest new people every circle but make sure have a limit of at more 6 people unless a circle reboot will be announced. > More new circle mechanics in the next edition!Note: not receiving a notification doesn't mean you didn't make it. Kindly check the circle out and see your name and if not, check it again. And if you received a notification, then you don't have to. :-D(Ctrl C+V) So people, this is a group of astonishing engagers of Google Plus. From which they post great stuffs and of course, they engage with people. And don't worry, they don't bite ;-) Hahaha! <--- this paragraph right here will be rebooted also....SongS for the week!Remember this Miley? Miley Cyrus - The Backyard Sessions - "Jolene"I don't speak French but i like this song :-) Fondu au noir - Coeur de pirateHave a nice day! #circle #circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #shared #sharedpubliccircles #sharedcircleoftheday #sharingiscaring #sharingcircles #add #addmetoyourcircles #addcircle #justanaverageteenagerwhoexpresseshisopinionsovertheinternetcircle | 2013-09-26 13:15:07 | 393 | 124 | 88 | 148 | CC G+ |
Ada Claudel | 3,344 | Ada Claudel's Circle ShareSHARE if you want to be included11 September, 2013 | 2013-09-11 19:24:00 | 300 | 44 | 62 | 77 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Maria Morisot's All Kinds of People Shared CircleRESHARE if you want to be included04 September, 2013 | 2013-09-04 23:35:44 | 300 | 56 | 76 | 108 | CC G+ |
Jane Ellen | 55,083 | +Kurt Smith may have created this one. I just know I saved it as Major Engagers and I didn't make it. #sharedcircle | 2013-08-18 17:45:35 | 190 | 12 | 2 | 17 | CC G+ |
Chris Silvetti | 4,903 | +Maria Morisot's *All Kinds of People* Shared Circle August 3, 2013 -it is what it is...please add & reshare | 2013-08-03 23:10:03 | 298 | 12 | 2 | 9 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Maria Morisot's All Kinds of People Shared Circle03 August, 2013it is what it says it isplease add & reshare | 2013-08-03 16:57:42 | 300 | 57 | 58 | 96 | CC G+ |
Blair Kunkel | 22,391 | Welcome to SHARE CIRCLE #8. Want to be added to this SNOWBALL CIRCLE? To be added to this circle you must do these things in this order:1. You must PLUS the post.2. You must SHARE the post.3. You must ADD the circle.4 You must comment below when you have done the three above to let me know.If this circle reaches 500 people, I will then add you to another one of my SHARE CIRCLES. Once each one gets filled up, I will create a new one.#circleshare #sharecircle #circlesharing #share #snowball #sharecircle8 | 2013-08-01 13:58:29 | 307 | 19 | 7 | 15 | CC G+ |
Moan Lisa | 26,439 | Maria Morisot's All Kinds of People Shared Circle24 July, 2013Moan Lisa had her account suspended for her name; I've moved to using Maria Morisot as my name instead.it is what it says it isplease add & reshare | 2013-07-24 18:36:02 | 301 | 52 | 55 | 86 | CC G+ |
Claude A Robinson III | 30,494 | SuperCircleNow it is my turn to share my FAVORITE Google plussers. This is my "Favorite Google+ Peeps" circle. If you were notified that means you are included and are AWESOME and you make my Google+ experience wonderful.Thank you for being FABULOUS!!!This circle contains a mix of people, all who together form my favorite stream. Some of you were the first friends I made on G+, some of you I know IRL, and some of you I just love what you share. I also included the people in this circle who actively engage with me regularly. Introduce yourself if you like, promote your best or favorite post. When +Richard Green did this I found a ton of people whose content I really liked and added them to this circle. I hope you will find some awesome folks as well..I will keep this circle updated 1-2 a month.If you like to be included in this circle please leave a comment about your interests and link to a post of yours you would like to promote!!!Of course you guys are welcome to plus one the crap out of this circle and share it away...Thank you again for making my Google plus experience awesome and keep it interesting!!!A special Thank you to the following people who have me in their regularly shared circle:+Scott Buehler +Ludovic Moreeuw +*** +Richard Green (Thank you for letting me blatantly copy your idea of having people introduce themselves in the comments) +Alessandro Folghera +Thumb up your Followers ► +Marlo Angelo Tito +Christine DeGraff (special thanks for helping share Christine) +Zbynek Kysela +Ehsan Ahmadi Gharacheh (the only and only creator of CircleScope) +Italian Lotto +Cesare Riccardo + | 2013-07-20 14:40:35 | 306 | 153 | 36 | 92 | CC G+ |
Jean Phillipe (LJP) | 41,077 | Here is the Part 1 of My Very Important VIPs Circle.This is a public circle of people for improving your G+ experienceIf you wanna be added : share this circle publicly. Thanks#circleshare #circlesharing #circleoftheday #sharedcircles #sharedcircle #sharedpubliccircles #fullcircleshare #addmetoyourcircles #pixelworld #pixelworldcircle #circleoftheday #bestsharedcircle #thebestcirclesongoogle #thebestcircle #vipcircle | 2013-07-15 16:33:03 | 501 | 34 | 27 | 39 | CC G+ |
Rishi Mohan | 3,544 | The circle contains one of the most active users of #googleplus . Most of the users in the circle are related to #tech niche. Reshare this and Add this Circle to be a part of this circle. | 2013-07-06 11:36:22 | 323 | 8 | 2 | 8 | CC G+ |
Tony Simons | 41,233 | Time to blow up a few inboxesIt's Friday, so I figured I'd kick off another one of my famous Android circle shares. Here are 500 of the most engaging Android smartphone and tablet users on +Google+.If you are a new user, this is your one-stop shop for all things Android. Please feel free to add these fine folks, as they will surely make your experience here 10x better than it already was.If you were notified, you're in -- you know what to do!Keep calm and mash those +1 button and reshare buttons!Happy Friday, kiddos! Don't do anything I wouldn't do (without posting pics). | 2013-06-21 18:10:29 | 500 | 103 | 63 | 156 | CC G+ |
Technology Roundup | 687 | BMN Technology ListIf you love technology and would like to be included in the technology circle just leave a message below.#technology #publicsharedcircles #circlesharing Note: If you have already shared this circle, you can delete the previous one from your profile.#Circleshare #Technology #TechologyCircle #Circle #Circles #technologia #Apple #Tech #HighTech #iPhone #WindowsPhone #Microsoft #Google #Apple #Android #Public #PublicTechnologyCircle #Ubuntu Some people have not been included in this shared circle.Remember only Google+ users can be shared. Please don't email us with a request if you do not have a Google+ account. | 2013-06-21 05:21:01 | 324 | 0 | 3 | 8 | CC G+ |
Matty James | 95,611 | yes +Euro Maestro am thanking whoever shared this circle with me, I am quite impressed with the amount of people who have circled me this week, am hoping that +Google UK or +Google+ could verify me when I get over 20,000 followers, I am also trying to link my communities to my page and if you know anyone who could explain to me how to get verified account as there have been people imitating me.......... I am trying to moderate the UK MUSIC SITE at the moment and want to make more people moderators as I do not have as much time for the net as it is summer and I am looking to make my show happen ready for xmas as I am asking music people face to face now and waiting for the hangouts to be developed more and am going to help make some google apps in the hope of earning some money from my work too , looking forward to hanging out with you again.....bonjour | 2013-06-18 10:23:40 | 323 | 6 | 1 | 12 | CC G+ |
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2014-03-11 21:10:06 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Happy Birthday, +Josh Kimble!
And nice jewfro ya got rockin' there, buddy!
2014-03-09 16:36:58 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 19 +1s)
Here's another one from my brief outing yesterday.
Gray's Lake, Des Moines, IA
Note 3, Google+ HDR effect applied, other random tweaks.
2014-03-09 01:37:56 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 22 +1s)
Chillin' by the fireplace Chromecast, bumpin' some old tunes and half-assin' some homework.
Life is good at the moment.
2014-03-09 01:30:53 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)
Now holla if ya here me, yo!
#ThrowbackTrack #Classics
2014-03-08 21:24:21 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)
With my Note 3 and the +Google+ photo editing tools, I feel so +Trey Ratcliff today...
'Nother one from Grays Lake, Des Moines, IA.
2014-03-08 21:18:24 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)
We don't need no more stinkin' snow, +Google+. But thanks anyways for trying to spiffy up my picture.
#AutoAwesome #AutoBuzzKill #AintNoSunshine
2014-03-07 17:12:49 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
I'm not sure if I should be ashamed of humanity, or in awe...
2014-03-04 01:05:55 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)
Shit is about to hit the fan!
#MondayNightRAW #PIPEBOMB
2014-03-01 23:02:48 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)
I'm in the wrong business.
Three bucks for a single pint of water at this hotel. For 50 cents less, you can get a pint of fine hand-crafted beer at Rock Bottom in West Des Moines.
Vacations cost too much.
2014-03-01 04:54:23 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 32 +1s)
So, let me get this straight....
If there's a fire in the hallway of my hotel, you want me to turn off my heart, and that's somehow gonna stop smoke from coming into my room?
Kinda harsh, don't ya think?
2014-02-28 04:42:24 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 10 +1s)
Happy birthday +Daniel Navarro and +Melina M!!
2014-02-26 07:06:11 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
Okay, rasslin' fans... Let's see how well you know your stuff...
Who was the mystery teammate on The Million Dollar Team?
2014-02-24 14:56:20 (18 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)
Way to have your website fail on launch day, +WWE....
2014-02-23 05:02:35 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)
She's not a one-trick pony anymore, naysayers!
2014-02-22 23:35:02 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)
It's almost go time, fight fans!
What do you think? Will Rowdy Ronda Rousey defend again with another armbar victory? Does Sara McMann have what it takes to shock the world? Hit the comment of your choice below with a plus to vote!
Who will be the Women's Bantamweight Champion of the +UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship after tonight?
2014-02-21 06:11:19 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 17 +1s)
So..... I ordered +Domino's Pizza. The delivery guy just shows up with my order and gives me an extra empty box.
Me: What's this?
Him: An empty box.
Me: An empty box, eh?
Him: Yes.
Me: Why?
Him: Oh, in case you wanted to hold it.
Me: No, I don't want to hold it, but I do want the soda I ordered.
Him: Oh, sorry. I forgot that.
What the HELL just happened??
2014-02-20 08:02:08 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)
MVP status via the tablet!
I love my job, btw.
CC +Loren Kiefer
2014-02-19 16:19:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)
Happy birthday, +Devin Derrickson! Make it an awesome one, mi amigo!
2014-02-19 04:20:36 (20 comments, 7 reshares, 28 +1s)
2014-02-18 14:45:27 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 8 +1s)
Moar #RandomFanMail
Who are these people, and why must they torment my soul?
2014-02-18 07:28:34 (20 comments, 0 reshares, 26 +1s)
Here's what my ride home from work looked like yesterday morning. I sure hope tomorrow is a little less white.
2014-02-18 00:00:36 (20 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)
I hate to keep beating the same dead horse, BUT DAMN!
LOVE this battery.
2014-02-16 03:21:09 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)
GSP vs Brock?
It'd never happen, but it would be an interesting fight, to say the least, if it ever did.
Via: http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/1961693-gsp-id-fight-anderson-silva-brock-lesnar-if-it-was-a-fair-fight
2014-02-15 06:42:31 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)
Any fellow PS4 Battlefield 4 players out there?
Looking for some serious mature gamers who actually communicate and play the game the way it should be played.
Add me up!
2014-02-15 03:44:15 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 15 +1s)
Because +Bobbi Hernandez asked if I had the shirt to match my Playboy Bunny PJ pants from previous post.
It may not match, but it definitely fits.
2014-02-15 00:50:46 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 42 +1s)
It's definitely going to be one of those nights.
2014-02-13 20:36:00 (20 comments, 0 reshares, 31 +1s)
Yay! My baby's new coat hath arrived!
#OtterBox #GalaxyNote3
2014-02-11 21:22:31 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)
And this, my friends, is why I chose the Note 3.
2014-02-10 20:54:21 (7 comments, 2 reshares, 4 +1s)
So, I'm just getting around to trying +Avia Media Player and paid for Chromecast support, but it appears almost all of my video files are incompatible.
Are there any solutions that will play avi/mkv files yet, or is this thing never going to get that functionality?
2014-02-10 17:31:43 (21 comments, 1 reshares, 32 +1s)
If you're looking for me today, this is where I'll be. It's way too cold outside for anything else.
2014-02-09 05:48:15 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 36 +1s)
I guess I should do laundry, or something. These were the only two socks left in the drawer.
Ahh, well. I'm not going anywhere.
2014-02-09 05:39:49 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 18 +1s)
+Oreo cookies are so good, I could eat the entire package in one sitting, as long as there is enough milk in the refrigerator to keep me dunking.
2014-02-08 16:48:49 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)
Hello fellow Note 3 owners! I just got my phone yesterday and am running a rooted, deodexed stock 4.3 ROM. I'm coming from an S4 that was running a fairly stable 4.4 AOSP port, and would love to get something similar loaded onto this device.
Anyone have any suggestions before I go about this blindly?
2014-02-08 00:00:41 (19 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)
Thinking about "Jumping" from the Galaxy S4 to the Note 3 on +T-Mobile, since I can get it for $0 down. Anyone wanna talk me out of it? Better hurry, cuz I'm Odin'ing back to stock as I type this post.
2014-01-27 14:35:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)
Who said whiteboys can't dance?
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"They know it firsthand," said Violante, a Vietnam veteran. "They've been involved on a personal level, in addition to being trained to help others get through the process."
States also help veterans. West Virginia's Department of Veterans' Assistance, recently elevated to Cabinet-level, has 16 field offices with trained service officers that provide free assistance, spokeswoman Heather Miles said.
"For this reason, the (department) is confident that West Virginia's veterans and their dependents have access to quality claims assistance under the current system," Miles said.
Veterans often have more than one condition they attribute to their military service. Those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan on average are claiming eight to nine ailments. For those who have come back since mid-2011, the average is 11 to 14. Failing to identify all of a veteran's service-related claims at the onset can mean a delay in resolving their case or insufficient benefits, Huffman said. He offered the example of a veteran with a service-related back injury who has begun suffering depression as a result, but his pending benefit request fails to make that connection.
This reality makes the policy limiting lawyer involvement unfair and counter-productive, Huffman argues.
"So, you either throw the veteran under the bus by handling just what's on appeal - that's a lot easier - or you represent him correctly, on everything," Huffman said. "I did not want to throw the veteran under the bus."
The Disabled American Veterans has opposed fee-charging lawyers, Violante said.
"We don't believe that veterans should have to pay for their earned benefits," said Violante, who is also a lawyer. "We've seen a lot of egregious cases where veterans have paid an awful lot of money (to attorneys) regardless of the level of representation."
While the DAV now accepts the policy change, its members have adopted a resolution asking Congress to cap attorneys' fees, Violante said.
"Attorneys are in the process, for better or worse," he said. "I think that we would oppose bringing them in on the initial claims process."
Huffman likens his situation to that of David versus Goliath, but believes the cause is worthy.
"I'm 65, I can retire. I don't have to do this. I get veterans benefits myself," he said. "But I like to do this, and I want to see that the veterans are taken care of. I can't imagine how many Second World War veterans died without even knowing what their benefits were."


text: 10 Cars That Deserved to Fail Cars models come and go. And just like the discontinuation of our favorite model of gym shoe, or the rare timepiece we mortally wound and can't replace, their demise often hits us with immeasurable grief and sorrow. But every once in a while, a ride rolls off the assembly line that elicits an immediate "WTF?" from anyone with even an ounce of automotive appreciation. Whether poorly positioned in the market, too much of a brand departure or just plain ugly, they're the vehicles we can't wait to see disappear. Here are 10 embarrassments that couldn't fail fast enough for us. By William Gock Email Comments 0 Share Back 5 of 10 Next Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery MSVG/Flickr Back Next View Larger View Thumbnails Yugo GV (19841991) For all intents and purposes, the Zastava Koralknown stateside simply as the Yugohad everything going for it. Making its U.S. debut at the 1984 Los Angeles Auto Show, the quirky hatchback offered buyers a 55-hp engine that was capable of 30-mpg fuel ratings and a claimed 110-mph top speed for just $3990. As an added bonus, the GV (great value) Yugo also boasted a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty. However, few customers took heed of the owner's manual recommendation to change the interference engine's timing belt every 40,000 miles and found themselves stuck with blown motors no dealer would touch. There was also a highly publicized incident, when on a blustery day in Michigan in 1989, a driver, worried that the wind was blowing her '87 Yugo all over the road, stopped on the Mackinac Bridge, only to have a 55-mph gust blow her car over the edge and kill her. The Yugo was a colossal bomb in every sense of the word, and Zastava's Kragujevac factory (suspected of making weapons and military vehicles) was itself bombed by NATO forces during a Kosovo air-raid, categorically ending its car-manufacturing days. Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Return to Gallery Back 5 of 10 Next Return to Gallery Back Next Return to Slideshow Related News


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Default User BR wrote:
I have elected to remove myself from the forum as an active participant. My reason is off-topic to discuss and probably not productive anyway. Let's say that it's a matter of principle and I think it the best thing to do.
scorp wrote:But no matter what, contribute as much as possible to the 401K.
Is the reason for this to reduce my taxable income throughout my career?
Sidney wrote:How much of the $30K is health care?
Grt2bOutdoors wrote:No. You have to keep working until at least 55-57 or you hit the lottery, which ever comes first.
If you get married or have a family - all bets are off.
2stepsbehind wrote:No. Keep on saving.
hlfo718 wrote:Wonder why they are hedging the FX for the bond fund?
WHL wrote:so, should our 3-fund portfolios now be changed to a 4-fund portfolio?
pshonore wrote:The best software for estimating your benefit and doing "what-ifs" ($0 years, etc) is the Anypia software available at the SS website. That won't help you with different claiming scenarios though which can be easily done in Excel.
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FIRST RUN PREMIERE ENGAGEMENT This moody, contemplative drama explores the unusual and unusually intimate relationship between an aunt and her nephew. Nadine, a single mathematician in her 40s, is struggling with alcoholism. Pierre, her 17-year-old nephew, is coming to terms with his sexuality. First-time filmmaker Patric Chiha, however, doesn't package things so neatly. Instead, he reveals this story patiently and with suspenseful restraint allowing room for silence, facial expressions and body language to do their work. Indeed, the pair's precise relationship unfolds with provocative ambiguity. Nadine's alluring mystique, however, remains unmistakable. She's worldly, educated, wild and mischievous; and she dazzles Pierre with captivating stories from her past on their daily walks through the park. They seem to be happy only when together, and their closeness borders on the inappropriate but doesn't actually cross into the taboo. It is strange, nonetheless. Pierre picks out her dresses, tucks her in at night and sometimes even washes her legs. He ditches his friends for her. Nadine seems to need him too, but as her alcoholism gets worse, their closeness unravels. Béatrice Dalle (Betty Blue) is mesmerizing throughout. She's unpredictable and mysterious but also somehow comforting. Domain is in some ways a coming-of-age story and in others a love story, but Chiha doesn't play either straight. The result is something much more complicated and remarkable.
"My favorite movie of the year. A forty-year-old alcoholic aunt (played by Béatrice Dalle—"Betty Blue" herself!) and her gayish teenage nephew form a perversely close relationship by taking walks together. Lots of walks! So many walks you'll be left breathless by the sheer elegance of this astonishing little workout." —John Waters
"'Domain' [is] a nuanced character study that showcases the considerable acting chops of Beatrice Dalle ('Betty Blue'), who commands the screen from the first frame, when she hosts a late-night, outdoor drinking fest and babbles on about how mathematics—and not words—create order."
—David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle
"A film shaped by the divide between appearance and reality—or, more to the point, perceived order and underlying chaos. 3 1/2 stars." —Slant Magazine
"The glamorous, gap-toothed Ms. Dalle—who devoured men wholesale in Claire Denis's delirious cannibal-vampire dirge Trouble Every Day—has a new target to consume in Patric Chiha's captivating first feature. 4 stars." —Time Out New York
Dalle is just made for these loony-sexpot roles... She doesn't disappoint here: Her Nadia is voracious, an appetite walking around on two impossibly long stems. —Stephanie Zacharek, Movieline
Dalle, with a mouth that could devour the world, unravels inexorably but with decadent dignity, and Chiha's singular film never relies on cliché in its examination of illness, disappointment, and abandonment. —The Village Voice
Domaine, France 2010, 110 min. Written by Patric Chiha. Photographed by Pascal Poucet. With Béatrice Dalle, Isaïe Sultan, Alain Libolt, Sylvie Rohrer. In French with subtitles. Strand Releasing.
Tickets $9 for SFFS members, $11 general, $10 senior/student/disabled. Box office open online at sffs.org and in person at SF Film Society Cinema.
February 3–9, 2012
Showtimes 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
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Showtimes 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
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How to make great scrambled eggs
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008OK so here it is after a little prompting!!
Caiplie House scrambled eggs and smoked salmon
On my breakfast menu at Caiplie House I call this Fit For a King and ramble on about monarchs and rivers a bit! Quite simply this is scrambled eggs and smoked salmon.
To make a nice portion for one person:
Take two medium sized free range eggs, a knob of butter and a splash of cream. Beat the mixture in a microwave proof jug or bowl. Blast for one minute and check and stir. Depending on the size of eggs and the knob of butter and splash of cream you may need another 15 secs.
You want to catch the eggs so there is still a little bit of liquid on the surface of the mixture. It should look like a teaspoonful of runny egg.
Start to fork the mixture out onto a warmed fish plate. For perfection the eggs should sit up on their own, not flop down (undercooked) nor crumble (overcooked). You want a shine to the eggs, you will be amazed how that last drop of moisture disappears.
I have been getting my smoked salmon from GJ Wilson in St Monans, awesome! They have their own kiln and smoke it to perfection. It is just smokey and oily enough without being overpowering. Shop around for a good supplier near you.
Place a rose of cold smoked salmon on top of your shiny scrambled eggs, you can be as artistic as you like but don't let the eggs go cold !!
Sprinkle a little freshly cut parsley or a few chopped chives on top to finish it off.
Serve with a couple of slices of nice granary bread.
Fit for a king…or queen
Try a great breakfast at Caiplie House, Crail


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Valkyria Chronicles
Valkyria Chronicles | |
European cover of Valkyria Chronicles |
Developer(s) | Sega General Entertainment R&D Dept. 2 |
Publisher(s) | Sega |
Director(s) | Shuntaro Tanaka (chief) Takaharu Terada |
Producer(s) | Ryutaro Nonaka |
Artist(s) | Raita Honjou |
Composer(s) | Hitoshi Sakimoto Daisuke Kawaguchi (theme song) |
Engine | CANVAS Engine |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 |
Release date(s) | JP April 24, 2008[1][2] AU October 30, 2008 EU October 31, 2008[1][2][3] NA November 4, 2008[1][2] |
Genre(s) | Tactical role-playing, real-time tactics, third person shooter |
Mode(s) | Single player |
Distribution | Blu-ray Disc |
Valkyria Chronicles (戦場のヴァルキュリア -Gallian Chronicles- Senjō no Varukyuria -Garian Kuronikuruzu-?, "Valkyria of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles") is a tactical role-playing game developed and published by Sega for the PlayStation 3.[4] The game was released in 2008.
The game is set in Europa, loosely based on Europe during the early years of World War II. Because of its abundance of Ragnite ore, which takes the place of petroleum in the game setting, the neutral nation of Gallia comes under attack from the East Europan Imperial Alliance, which is itself engaged in a war with the Atlantic Federation.[5] Players take control of a unit of the Gallian Militia, dedicated to repelling the invasion. The game's visuals, which use Sega's CANVAS graphics engine, resemble a watercolor painting in motion.[6]
Valkyria Chronicles was critically acclaimed and earned numerous awards from several notable video game publications. The success of the game spawned a media franchise, including several manga titles and an anime series. Two sequels were released for PlayStation Portable: Valkyria Chronicles II,[7] and Valkyria Chronicles III.[8]
Valkyria Chronicles is a tactical role-playing game in which the player uses a unique turn-based battle system called BLiTZ (Battle of Live Tactical Zones).[9] During their turn the player views an overhead map in Command Mode, but zooms in to control each individual unit on the battlefield in Action Mode.[10] Much like the Growlanser series, movement and other actions are handled in real time during Action Mode, though limited in movement by an AP gauge that varies for each type of character.[10] During Target Mode, the player is in direct control of characters' aim while the action freezes, allowing for head shots and other maneuvers. Taking command of individual units during the player's phase costs Command Points, which can be used dynamically to grant movement to many different units or the same unit consecutively with diminishing AP, depending on what the player wants to accomplish.[10] By using their troops the player must fulfill various conditions depending on the mission in order to achieve victory, most often the capture of a major enemy encampment. Upon completing missions, the player is awarded money and experience with which to upgrade their materiel and character classes, respectively, and the game's story is advanced. Missions can be failed if the player's forces are wholly incapacitated or killed, the squad's main battle tank is destroyed, or the player's main base camp is captured by the enemy.
Each character in the game fulfills a specific role — for instance, Alicia is a mid-range rifle-toting scout, while Welkin is a tank commander. Other roles include Shocktroopers (assault infantry), "Lancers" specializing in anti-tank warfare, snipers, and engineers.[10] These various units form a rock-paper-scissors dynamic of strength and weakness. The foot soldiers (Scout, Shocktrooper, and Sniper) are effective against slower anti-tank units, anti-tank units can quickly destroy tanks with a well-aimed shot,[10] and tanks are generally devastating against infantry, whose anti-personnel weapons are unable to inflict any significant frontal damage. While each character within a class is basically similar in terms of weaponry and statistics, each individual has a distinguishing set of Potentials: special abilities or stat modifiers triggered by various psychological or environmental factors in battle.
The environment also factors heavily in combat. In an urban level, for example, snipers can be sent onto rooftops to eliminate unsuspecting enemies below. Tanks can knock down walls and other obstacles to open new paths. Buildings and other structures offer hard cover around which to maneuver. Foliage offers soft cover to reduce the chance of being spotted by the enemy and to confound their aim when seen. As the Gallian forces advance across the battlefield, control points can be captured, giving the player a tactical advantage and offering additional locations in which to call reinforcements. As Welkin, the player can issue various Orders for the purpose of things such as artillery strikes, supervising medics, and improving morale.
In 1935 C.E., the continent of Europa is dominated by two superpowers: The autocratic East Europan Imperial Alliance in the east and a commonwealth of loosely allied democracies known as the Atlantic Federation in the west.[11] The economies of both powers depend on a precious multipurpose mineral called Ragnite. Its growing scarcity results in the Empire declaring war on the Federation, sparking the Second Europan War.[6] The Empire uses its military superiority to quickly put the Federation on the defensive. Emboldened by their progress and momentum, the Empire decides to invade the neutral Principality of Gallia to seize its rich Ragnite deposits.
When Imperial forces launch an attack on the Gallian border town of Bruhl, Welkin Gunther, son of the country's hero General Belgen Gunther, is forced to fight for his life alongside the town watch captain, Alicia Melchiott. Together with Welkin's adopted sister Isara and using Belgen's prototype tank from the first war, the Edelweiss, they escape to the capital city of Randgriz and join the Gallian militia. Welkin is promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assumes command of the newly formed Squad 7, with Alicia acting as his non-commissioned officer. Members of the squad initially question Welkin's qualifications due to a lack of combat experience. He quickly gains their trust and loyalty, however, with his brilliant tactics. Welkin and Alicia soon become romantically engaged.
After Squad 7 wages a successful campaign against Imperial forces, the crown prince Maximilian deploys one of his commanders, Selvaria Bles, a rare descendant of the Valkyrians who are believed to have saved the ancient world from the Darcsen race. Using innate magic powers and equipped with a legendary Ragnite lance and shield, Selvaria destroys the Gallian army. Alicia is shot by Welkin's archeologist colleague Faldio Landzaat to awaken her own latent Valkyrian powers. Alicia is able to drive Selvaria back, allowing the Gallians to advance to the border. At the cost of her own life, Selvaria uses the "final flame" after the capture of the Ghirlandaio fortress, killing the entire Gallian military and leaving only the militia, such as Squad 7, remaining.
In an attempt to create his own empire, Maximilian uses a "land dreadnought", the Marmota, to break through Gallia's defenses and steal a giant Valkyrian lance from inside Randgriz Castle. The princess reveals herself to be Darcsen - the Valkyrians rewrote history to make themselves into heroes, while an allied Darcsen tribe gained Randgriz as the spoils. With Alicia's help, Squad 7 is able to board the Marmota and send Maximilian to his demise, destroying the dreadnought and ending the war between the two factions. Alicia and Welkin return to Bruhl, where they marry and raise a child together.
The game's development team consisted mainly of staff that had been involved in the Sakura Wars series, led by Producer Ryutaro Nonaka and Director Shuntaro Tanaka. Together, they desired to create a game that combined facets of their previous works: strategy elements from the Sakura Wars series, third-person action elements from Nonaka's Nightshade, and role-playing influence from Tanaka's Skies of Arcadia.[12] Originally under the working title Gallian Panzers,[13] the team concentrated on making the strategic and action portions of the game of equal importance.[14] Planning aspects of game play were emphasized through the Potential skill system that distinguishes individuals under the player's command, giving them affinities for certain environments, conditions, and each other. Contrasting the steady pacing of other turn-based strategy titles, the third-person portion of the BLiTZ system was to have an atmosphere of immediacy and tension, achieved in part by allowing enemy soldiers to actively defend themselves during the player's turn, and vice-versa. Also important was the incorporation of battle scenarios and map designs that mimic situations from World War II era combat, such as storming beachheads, stalking through forests, or breaking through barricades in the streets of an enemy-occupied city. They had also watched various war movies such as Band of Brothers and Saving Private Ryan[15] with Combat!.[16]
To complement the gameplay, distinctive, stylistic visuals were decided upon and carried out through the CANVAS graphics engine. Adding a touch of fantasy to the mix, the development team hoped to be able to garner attention from gamers who did not play games with similar settings but more realistic combat. The use of a warm color palette took emphasis away from the "grotesque, realistic nature of war itself," as Nonaka had stated, and focused instead on the characters and story.[17] Tanaka added that, "we wanted to show that realism isn't the only thing you can do with 3D graphics."[18] The character designs for the game were created by Raita Honjou, who, along with the rest of the development staff, aimed for a look that was described by 1UP.com's Jeremy Parish as "rustic." In early stages designs drew more directly on examples from World War II, however they proved to be too modern for what the team wanted to achieve. Thus, Raita aimed for a motif closer to that found in World War I, first creating Alicia and Welkin's concept illustrations and using them as a basis for the rest of the Gallian cast.[19] World War II influence can still be seen in the designs of Imperial characters such as Gregor, whose uniform is heavily based on German officers' uniforms from that period.[20][21] The end result of these efforts was described by Japanese director Mamoru Oshii as giving him "an impression similar to ... the Nausicaä manga,"[22] and Nonaka admits to aiming for the style found in World Masterpiece Theater.
The music of Valkyria Chronicles was composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto, who explained that the entire process of composing, recording and editing the game's tracks took a total of eight months.[23] The game's "Main Theme" was initially composed in a variety of arrangements by Sakimoto, who then incorporated those arrangements into other pieces with contrasting tones.[24] Like those in charge of the game's visuals, Sakimoto cited the game's story as its center and biggest inspiration for him, adding a "military color" to the score after this consideration. Other important themes written into the score are the contrast between the game's two most prominent female characters, Alicia and Selvaria, and the relationship between Alicia and Welkin.
On September 29, 2008, Sega of America held an exclusive Valkyria Chronicles Pre-Launch event at the Sony Metreon in San Francisco. Press and public were both invited, and Sega used a raffle to give away soundtracks, Japanese figurines of the characters, matted art posters signed by Nonaka, and an 80 GB PS3. Sega let the community send in questions before the event, and posted these to Nonaka in an interview during the event. Pictures and a follow-up of the event were posted on the Sega of America Blog.[25]
Supplemental downloadable content pertaining to the game was made available for purchase via PlayStation Network. First is the inclusion of a Hard EX Mode, extra challenging versions of existing skirmish missions where the Edelweiss is unavailable. Two side story chapters, "Edy's Mission: Enter the Edy Detachment" and "Selvaria's Mission: Behind Her Blue Flame," introduce Squad 7's motliest crew led by Edy Nelson and Homer Pieron, and the early portion of the invasion into Gallia as seen from the Imperial perspective. Hard EX Mode and Edy's Mission were originally released for the Japanese version on August 8, 2008, while Selvaria's Mission was released on October 31 of the same year. All three were made available in North America on April 16, 2009. A fourth DLC, titled "Edy Detachment's Formal Challenge!" was made available in Japan on June 26, 2009,[26] and in North America on February 25, 2010. Included are a set of six challenge missions, each focusing on one of the game's unit classes. The addition of Trophy support has yet to occur, however, there has been some indication of possible support in the future.[27]
Valkyria Chronicles was re-released in Japanese retails stores under its The Best label on March 5, 2009 with a retail price of ¥3,900.[28] This version of the game includes Edy's Mission without need of download.[29]
Valkyria Chronicles: Gallian Chronicles | |
Manga cover, volume 1
戦場のヴァルキュリア -Gallian Chronicles- (Senjō no Varukyuria -Gallian Chronicles-) |
Genre | Action, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Military |
Manga | |
Written by | Sega |
Illustrated by | Kito En |
Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Magazine | Comp Ace |
Original run | November 26, 2008 – March 26, 2010 |
Volumes | 4 |
Manga | |
Valkyria Chronicles: Wish Your Smile | |
Written by | Sega |
Illustrated by | Kyusei Tokito |
Published by | Enterbrain |
Magazine | Comics B's Log |
Original run | November 12, 2008 – March 1, 2010 |
Volumes | 2 |
Manga | |
Valkyria Chronicles: Anthology Comic | |
Written by | Sega |
Published by | Enterbrain |
Magazine | Bros Comics EX |
Original run | December 28, 2009 – ongoing |
Volumes | 1 |
Anime television series | |
Directed by | Yasutaka Yamamoto |
Written by | Michiko Yokote |
Studio | A-1 Pictures |
Network | MBS, Animax |
Original run | April 4, 2009 – September 26, 2009 |
Episodes | 26 |
The anime, which is a loose adaptation of the game, premiered on April 4, 2009[30] and was produced by Aniplex's A-1 Pictures.[4][31] The series was directed by Yasutaka Yamamoto[32] and written by Michiko Yokote under the Project Valkyria Group.[32] Valkyria Chronicles was aired on Animax, Tokyo MX, MBS, CBC, Chiba TV, Television Kanagawa, Television Hokkaido, BS11 and TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting.[33] Generally following the storyline of the original game, the anime version differs from its source in terms of characterization of main players such as Alicia, and introduces a character unique to the anime, Ramal Valt. While retaining elements of the CANVAS Engine's look, the characters were redesigned for the anime by Atsuko Watanabe.
The original score for the anime is composed and conducted by the game's composer Hitoshi Sakimoto and performed by the Czech Film Orchestra. The first opening theme song, "Asu e no Kizuna"[34] was performed by Animax Anison Grand Prix winner Catherine St. Onge, under her chosen moniker of Himeka.[35][36][37] A CD single of the song was released on May 27, 2009.[38] The first ending theme, "Ano Kaze ni Notte" (アノ風ニノッテ?, "Riding on that Wind") was sung by the band Pe'zmoku with a CD single released on May 27, 2009 in a regular and special edition.[38][39] Maria performed the series's second opening theme, "Kanashimi Rensa" (カナシミレンサ?, "Chain of Sorrow"),[40] which was used from the 14th episode on.[41] The second ending song, "Hitotsu no Negai" (ひとつの願い?, "A Single Wish"), was sung by Hikari Inoue[41] beginning from Episode 14 until Episode 25. Episode 26's ending song was "Brightest Morning", also performed by Hikari Inoue. CD singles for "Kanashimi Rensa" and "Hitotsu no Negai" were released on August 12, 2009 and August 5, 2009.[41]
Region 2 DVDs of Senjō no Valkyria' 26 episodes were released across nine volumes, beginning on August 5, 2009,[42] and concluding on April 7, 2010.[43] No release in regions outside Japan has been announced. However, in August 2009 an English dub of Senjō no Valkyria was one option presented on a Funimation Entertainment poll gauging consumer interest in potential DVD releases.[44] On September 29, 2010 Aaron Webber, Assistant Community Manager of Sega of America, answered a fan question in the comments section of the PlayStation.Blog about the potential of the anime making it to the US, saying, "There is a slight possibility that the anime might show up in the US – no real news on it yet, but I keep pushing our licensing team to see what they can do."[45] A couple months later, a preorder listing for a Blu-ray box set appeared on Amazon.jp, set to be released April 27, 2011.[46] On January 10, 2011 a preorder listing for the anime appeared on the UK site HMV.com with the cover art being the same as the Japanese Blu-ray box set.[47] However, no release date was listed on the page and Sega has not confirmed the listing as legitimate.
Three manga adaptations are made based on the game, two currently released in Japan and France with one only available in Japan. The first is Valkyria Chronicles: Wish Your Smile, serialized by Enterbrain's Comics B's Log magazine[48] and centering on two characters made for the manga: Mintz, an orphan and engineer, and Julius Klose, a sniper, with both of them in the Gallian army's militia force.[48][49] It is written by Sega and authored by Kyusei Tokito, which was serialized on November 12, 2008 with 2 volumes released on May 1, 2009 and March 1, 2010.[50][51][52][53]
The second manga, titled Valkyria Chronicles: Gallian Chronicles, is written by Sega and authored by Kito En.[54] Similar to the anime, it is a loose adaptation of the original video game, with some story details diverging from the source. It was released and serialized on November 26, 2008 by Kadokawa Shoten[54] and serialized in Comp Ace.[55][56]
The third manga, known as Valkyria Chronicles: Anthology Comic, written by Sega and published by the Bros Comics EX comic label.[57] It was published on December 28, 2009.[57]
Two Valkyria Chronicles Drama CDs have been released. The first was released on July 24, 2009,[58] and the second was released on October 7, 2009.[58]
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Valkyria Chronicles has been critically acclaimed by numerous sources, including writers for IGN, RPGland, RPGFan, G4TV's X-Play, Gametrailers,[61] and Gamespot. Multiple publications were impressed with the title's gameplay design, noting that it gave players a new sense of tactical freedom absent in other games of the same genre via the removal of certain staples such as a grid-based map.[62][63] The active nature of combat generated positive feelings towards a more involved strategy and produced, according to Game Revolution's Chris Hudak, "nail-gnawingly tense" situations that kept the player emotionally involved in the game.[64] Both the game's story and the way in which it was presented were cited as strong points.[2] Longevity was also attributed to the game, with James Quentin Clark of RPGFan noting that, "the game gets better the more you play it."[65] While pleased overall, multiple reviewers issued complaints about the sometimes questionable activity conducted by the enemy forces' artificial intelligence. Others stated that the third-person camera interfered with the ability to shoot effectively in certain situations.
Despite having garnered positive press, sales of the game have been mixed. While it sold 77,000 copies in its first week of release in Japan, it only sold 33,000 copies in the United States during November 2008. Valkyria Chronicles has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.[66] It was the 93rd best-selling game in Japan in 2008, selling 141,589 copies.[67] Despite weak initial North American sales, Valkyria Chronicles recovered with sales sharply increasing in April 2009 following a price cut[68][69] and the simultaneous release of an anime based on the game. Approximately a year after the game's initial release, both producer Ryutaro Nonaka[70][71] and gamers surveyed by Famitsu[72] stated interest in a sequel to the game.
Awards and nominations[edit]
Valkyria Chronicles won "Best Artistic Graphics" from GameSpot.[73] The game's soundtrack was awarded as "Best Original Soundtrack" by GameSpy,[74] Strategy Game of the Year 2008.[75] GameTrailers nominated it for the "Best Role-Playing Game" category. Gaming Target recognized the game in the "40 Games We'll Still Be Playing From 2008" category.[76] IGN recognized the game as "PlayStation 3 Strategy Game of 2008.[77] RPGFan awarded the game with the "PlayStation 3 RPG of the Year" and "Best Strategy RPG on a Console" awards.[78] and several RPGamer awards including the "RPG of the Year", "Best Graphics", and "PlayStation 3 RPG of the Year" categories.[79]
On June 17, 2010, Valkyria Chronicles was recognized by Guinness World Records as the best strategy RPG on the PlayStation 3.[80]
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Further reading[edit]
- On the Gallian Front: Field Reports from the Second Europan War. SEGA.
- Valkyria Chronicles: Design Archive. Udon Entertainment.
External links[edit]
- Valkyria Chronicles official website (Japanese)
- Official anime website (Japanese)
- Valkyria Chronicles (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia
- Manga series
- 2008 manga
- 2009 manga
- 2009 anime television series
- 2008 video games
- A-1 Pictures
- Anime television series based on video games
- PlayStation 3 games
- PlayStation 3-only games
- Sega video games
- Tactical role-playing video games
- Video games developed in Japan
- Video games featuring female protagonists
- Video games set in Europe
- Video games with cel-shaded animation
- Video game franchises


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