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Epic teases new game that will "push next generation graphics," plus more Unreal Engine 4 titles
Epic Games has bounced back from a period of relative quiet with a string of new Fortnite reveals, and its VR title Couch Knights. However, studio co-founder Tim Sweeney has teased another "high end" game that will "push next generation graphics."9
Tim Sweeney headlines
Epic Games founder believes VR technology will "completely change the world"
Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney is a big believer in virtual reality, which he feels will "completely change the world."40
Gears of War: "the world wanted more" but Epic didn't want to make it
Gears of War is better off with Microsoft, Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney has said, because the developer just isn't interested in making more of it.1
Unreal Tournament isn't in development at Epic, Sweeny confirms
Unreal Tournament is not in-development at Epic Games, studio founder Tim Sweeny has confirmed. During a GDC panel last night; he added that no games in that universe are being made right now, pouring cold water on the hopes of fans.0
SteamOS: "if it were some other random company I would be pseudo-scornful," says Carmack
During Nvidia's Montreal conference, id Software and Oculus Rift man John Carmak said during the Q&A portion of a panel that if it has been "some other random" company other than Valve to come out and announce SteamOS and Steam Box, he would have been "pseudo-scornful" of the move.8
Nvidia's next-gen mobile processor Project Logan "isn't your father's GPU," says Epic CEO
Epic Games will be demonstrating desktop PC game content developed with Unreal Engine 4 using NVIDIA's next-generation mobile processor, "Project Logan" during SIGGRAPH 2013 which runs through July 25 in Anaheim.4
Epic working on unannounced triple-A shooter
Epic founder Tim Sweeney has confirmed that Epic Games has a number of projects in the works in addition to Fortnite.14
Epic CEO believes graphics will be "indistinguishable from reality" within 10 years
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes gaming graphics will be "indistinguishable from reality" within 10 years, but to create such photo-realism, technological hurdles will have to be overcome.18
PS4: watch the Unreal Engine 4 tech demo here
PS4 was revealed last night and with it, a live tech demo of Unreal Engine 4. Epic Games has issued a statement on its pairing with Sony this morning. We've also got footage of the demo in action below.5
Epic's Tim Sweeney is "looking forward" to the digital future
Epic Games' Tim Sweeney has said he is "looking forward" to the digital future, where development budgets can be scaled and priced differently.6
Infinity Blade: Dungeons put "on hold," Impossible Studios being closed
Infinity Blade: Dungeons has been put "on hold," and the developer of the third entry in the series, Impossible Studios, is being shuttered according to Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney.13
Epic expects next-gen game development to cost at least double the current rate
Epic Games' Chief Technology adviser Tim Sweeney has said he believes the company will be able to produce next-gen titles for double the cost accumulated at the start of this current generation.23
Spector "actively trying to shame" Carmack, Sweeney into dropping violent focus
Deus Ex and Epic Mickey creator Warren Spector name-dropped id Software's John Carmack and Epic Games' Tim Sweeney in a call for developers to focus on something more than violence.6
Capps calls for "more efficient" development to sustain next-gen
Epic president Mike Capps has said the generational step of development costs means the industry can't just throw more and more resources at games in order to "win".1
Sweeney: global and freemium is core's absolute future
Epic's Tim Sweeney has told GDC Taipei that blockbuster, "$30 million" games are to invade Asian markets "within the next five years or so" as free-to-play, global products. Freemium, he said, is the only way of the future for all gaming.4
Epic boss predicts AAA games will run in browsers "in another few years"
Tim Sweeney believes the industry is growing to embrace platform-agnostic development, and predicted a future where gamers can run any game in a browser.19
Developers discuss what they want out of next-gen systems
In a feature on Gamasutra, various high-profile developers have discussed what they wish to see from next-gen systems. Epic game founder Tim Sweeny participates in the discussion, as does Capcom's Christian Svensson, Carl Jones, Crytek's director of global business development, Carl Jones, and DICE GM Karl-Magnus Troedsson among others.4
Next Xbox, PS4 need to deliver "maximum amount of power" for consoles to "remain relevant for another generation," says Epic
Next-gen consoles like the next Xbox or PlayStation 4 need to bring their A-game in having their power maxxed out so consoles can "remain relevant for another generation," Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has told GI International.1
Unreal Engine Samaritan demo requires power of ten 360s
The next generation of hardware will have to seriously up its game if it expects to keep up with Epic's hugely popular Unreal Engine.13
"Too many platforms," says Epic boss
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney expects casualties as we build towards a new platform war.25
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Nvidia's next-gen mobile processor Project Logan "isn't your father's GPU," says Epic CEO
Epic working on unannounced triple-A shooter
Epic CEO believes graphics will be "indistinguishable from reality" within 10 years
PS4: watch the Unreal Engine 4 tech demo here
Epic's Tim Sweeney is "looking forward" to the digital future
Infinity Blade: Dungeons put "on hold," Impossible Studios being closed
Epic expects next-gen game development to cost at least double the current rate
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I never turned a wrench all through high school and into college. When I got to college I became interested in Stage Rally racing which led me to the SCCA (which still ran the program at the time). I'm still learning the nuts and bolts of engines but I'm not afraid to throw caution to the wind and start tearing something apart. I like certain cars for different reasons. Aesthetics and performance being the main ones. I don't really prefer one company over another. Everyone's owned everyone else at some point other than some of the big dogs so what's the point in loving a brand only? Jaguar is no longer a Jag. MG is no longer British. What is the world coming to?
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Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Tearaway, Gravity Rush, Uncharted: Golden Abyss included in PS Vita Adventure Mega Pack
Sony Europe has announced two PS Vita packs for those who have yet to add the handheld to their collection and for those who already own one.0
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Rumor - Uncharted: Golden Abyss may be getting collectible card game DLC
Uncharted: Golden Abyss may be the recipient of collectible card DLC if a shot of a game glitch taken is any indication. The card shown over on NeoGAF shows a Fortune card referring to Artifacts. Sony Bend has said previously that any extra content for the game would be "something different" for the Uncharted series, […]0
Naughty Dog: "We're not working on anything for PS Vita"
Naughty Dog community boss Arne Meyer has debunked reports the developer is working on PlayStation Vita.4
Vita reviews hit ahead of next week's launch - get them all
Sony's lifted the embargo on reviews for the first-party launch line-up for PlayStation Vita following the announcement of UK download prices earlier. Those include Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Wipeout 2048, ModNation Racers, Everybody's Golf: World Tour, Little Deviants and Reality Fighters. How do they stack? Get them below the break. Any links you wish to add, […]21
Vita games appear on US PS Store
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GameStop's across the US now have Vita on hand as well as some lovely game for you to try out before the system launches on February 22. Over 3,300 stores will have a unit for you to get your paws on, as well as the following games: EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer, Escape Plan, Hot Shots […]0
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Uncharted: Golden Abyss BTS video features canoe mocap, banter
Watch Nolan North and Richard McGonagle paddle a fake boat while wearing jump suits, and thereby derive insight into Uncharted: Golden Abyss.1
A question of relevance: PlayStation Vita's the answer
With only six weeks to western launch, PS Vita must now prove a dedicated, high-end games handheld can succeed in a world of multi-faceted iFunction. Johnny Cullen gives impressions of a Japanese unit and games.21
Sony reveals two most popular Japanese Vita games
Speaking to the PlayStation Blog, Sony has revealed the two most popular games during the PlayStation Vita Japanese launch. The two chart-topping games were Everybody's Golf and Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Sony has not yet announced how many units those two games sold. However, Eurogamer notes that the Japanese sales charts are due to be released […]0
Ten new videos released from PS Vita event in San Francisco
Sony has released ten new videos from its PS Vita showcase event, held at Vita Hill Social Club in San Francisco recently. Below the break you will find 11 videos for: Uncharted – Golden Abyss, Gravity Rush, Escape Plan, Hot Shots Golf, Hustle Kings, LittleBigPlanet, Reality Fighters, Little Deviants, Super Stardust Delta, Unit 13, and […]5
Uncharted: Golden Abyss - 15 mins of gameplay action
Sony's shown off about 15 minutes worth of Uncharted: Golden Abyss, showing off some of the touch screen and touchpad capabilities for solving puzzles and climbing that I got to try with the game back at gamescom, as well as using traditional controls. Golden Abyss, made at Sony Bend, will be a launch title for […]0
Uncharted series sells 13 million, says Sony
The Uncharted series as a whole has sold 13 million units, SCEA has said.25
Uncharted: Golden Abyss Japanese trailer makes us wildly envious
This Japanese trailer for Uncharted: Golden Abyss shows off some of the game's touch controls as well as outlining some plot – probably.4
Uncharted: Golden Abyss Hong Kong version is import-friendly
Those looking to grab a Vita ahead of its Western release will be relieved to know there's at least one import-friendly launch game. IGN reports the Hong Kong version of Uncharted: Golden Abyss will support both Chinese and English – it's not clear whether this refers to subtitles or dubbing, but you will at least […]0
Vita in 200-screen avalanche: Uncharted, LBP, WipEout
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Report - Specific Vita games to require memory card for saving
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Uncharted, more among first JP Vita games priced
The first batch of games to be priced for PlayStation Vita ahead of its Japanese December launch have been announced this morning, withFamitsucarrying pricing details for Uncharted: Golden Abyss on Vita.11
Uncharted: Golden Abyss Video Walkthrough takes you places
John Garvin, writer and director of Uncharted: Golden Abyss, has put together video walk-through of the game's two levels shown at TGS this week. He took great pleasure in highlighting the important elements to be found in the demo, from the great visual effects to top-notch voice-overs by Nolan North, and much more. Uncharted: Golden […]8
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A question of relevance: PlayStation Vita's the answer
Sony reveals two most popular Japanese Vita games
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Uncharted series sells 13 million, says Sony
Uncharted: Golden Abyss Japanese trailer makes us wildly envious
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Vita in 200-screen avalanche: Uncharted, LBP, WipEout
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Pastor Maldonado was the only man to do a one-stopper but it didn't get him particularly far.
Pastor Maldonado: At the beginning of the race, we were too hard on the front tyres which meant that we couldn't go as fast as we would have liked. After the pitstop things were better and we were able to do 30 laps on that set of tyres. Overall, we were not fast enough this weekend, so we need to work out why and try to improve for the next race.
Bruno Senna: It was a frustrating race for me because I didn't make many mistakes this weekend which makes it all the more disappointing to finish where we did. We need to work hard on the issues we've been having because the grid is very close. We will keep pushing and if we have a weekend where we get everything together, we can be in the points again. Hopefully next weekend will be one of those.
Vitaly Petrov: "For me that was a good afternoon, probably the best result I could have had today. The car was working well throughout the race and I had a good battle with Heikki right from the flag. Today was really all about managing the gap to the Marussias, getting through the first corner without any problems and from there making sure I looked after the tyres. In the first stint that was pretty hard as the options I started on were graining quite early on, but both sets of primes I used in the second and third stints worked well and I was able to take it to the flag without any problems."
Heikki Kovalainen: "That was a pretty straightforward race that for us was really all about making sure both cars finished clear of the teams behind us without any problems. I had another good start and was ahead of my teammate through turn one after starting on the supersofts. They started to go off relatively quickly, particularly the right front, which we knew would probably be likely in the race so for both stops we opted for the softs and they held up well for most of the afternoon. To be honest it was a pretty quiet race for me. We were easily able to stay ahead of the teams behind, we didn't have any problems with the car and we probably got as much as we could out of the car today."
Timo Glock: "I was very excited at the start of the race as I could see that we could really challenge the Caterhams. I had a big chance in the middle stint and managed to close the gap like in Suzuka. Then we took the risk to go on to the Supersoft option tyre and I was just waiting for Heikki to make a mistake. Unfortunately there was no opportunity and on the long straight he had the KERS, so I couldn't attack him. I was the first car with the blue flags which dropped me back in the final phase of the race. Also our last stint was quite long and the front right tyre really started to go away. I had a lot of front wheel locking and in the last eight laps I just decided to focus on bringing the car home; I took it very easy and gentle. Our strategy was a good one and it was great to be racing and really threatening the Caterhams again. It was very motivating and my lap times were very consistent, so I'm really happy with the progress. Well done also to the pit crew, who did a solid job again. I hope there are tracks coming where the KERS effect may be slightly less and we can continue to keep fighting hard like this."
Charles Pic: "The first part of the race was tough for me because of having to start at the back of the grid due to our engine change. I was stuck behind the HRT cars for a while and I lost quite a lot of time. Because of this, it wasn't long before I was already too far out of touch with the Caterhams ahead and it was difficult to try to come back from this. Looking at the weekend overall though, I was very pleased with my qualifying and also our pace in the race was good, particularly in the last part of the stint. I look forward to being able to discover another new track for me in India."
Narain Karthikeyan: "We opted to get the race underway on supersoft tyres and the start was good as I got past a few cars. But perhaps it wasn't the best option because we had quite a bit of graining in the front tyres from the start which made me struggle with some understeer. But when we changed to soft tyres the balance of the car was pretty good. I think a one-stop strategy was too much for the front tyres but we had to take the risk. It's been a tough weekend but I'll keep the positives which is to have finished the race after two races not doing so and the Indian Grand Prix which is on the horizon."
Pedro de la Rosa: "We were anticipating a tough race but the start was good. Unfortunately, we had a problem with the throttle pedal since the fifth lap. At the start it would get slightly jammed but as the laps went by it got worse so the team decided to pull me out. I think they made the right decision because, not only was the car very difficult to handle and we were going slower and slower, but it was also dangerous. After this tough weekend we must now leave this behind, look ahead and think about the next race."
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Around the World in Holiday Sweets
This year, break out beyond the U.S. borders for your holiday dessert inspiration. From fluffy pancake-light treats to rich, chocolate-filled roulades, these desserts will put the festive spirit in the season in a delightfully foreign way. Adopt them into your family's routine or trace your roots back to some traditional treats.
Wash these sweet treats down with a warming drink or these winter cocktails.
By Linnea Zielinski
Æbleskiver: Denmark
These light and sweet treats are easily recognized by their characteristic shape and texture they're solid like a pancake but light and fluffy like a popover. Be careful, this combination makes it easier to down several in one sitting. They're typically served with glogg (mulled wine) during the Christmas season, a tradition you might find delicious to adopt into your own holiday celebrations.
Hint: If you want to make them at home, you'll need a special pan.


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Westminster Abbey honour for Matthew Boulton
11th March 2013
The 18th century Birmingham industrialist Matthew Boulton is to be honoured with a memorial in Westminster Abbey.
The 18th century Birmingham industrialist Matthew Boulton is to be honoured with a memorial in Westminster Abbey.
Matthew Boulton (1728-1809) was an important figure in the early Industrial Revolution. He was a man of many talents: silversmith, button- and buckle-manufacturer, steam engineer, coin minter, entrepreneur, Fellow of the Royal Society and one of the founder members of the Lunar Society of Birmingham.
Since the twentieth century his name has been largely overshadowed by that of his business partner, James Watt. However, without Boulton's vision, drive and ambition it is unlikely that Watt would have fulfilled his potential as an engineer and inventor,.
Following the extensive programme of exhibitions and publications to commemorate the bicentenary of his death in 2009, there has been a wider appreciation of Boulton's contribution to British history. His significance was further recognised in 2011 when the Bank of England launched its new £50 note which features both Boulton and Watt.
There has been a memorial to James Watt in Westminster Abbey since 1825. Birmingham Museums Trust will work with the Abbey on the design of the new memorial which should be unveiled in 2014.
Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, said: 'We are delighted that Matthew Boulton's major contribution to British and World history will finally be recognised with this new memorial'.
Sir Arnold Wolfendale FRS, 14th Astronomer Royal, one of the initiators of the project, said 'Boulton was a born promoter and has lessons for us today - it is not only scientists and engineers who are important in introducing new technology, but men such as Boulton, too.'
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ChickenGuy has a wee. Scottish burr?
It's lovely.
^ wow Ram, nice to finally hear you, funny joke too!
Edit: ok the joke was stupid, but it made me laugh anyway.
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Gallop on my old warhorse
one thing about the closet/you don't have to hurry/it will be bad tomorrow/so brother, don't you worry
Voices! Sexy sexy voices.
I wanna here moar voices!
It was awesome finally hearing Ram's. Too bad he's inactive, tho. :c(
Oh wow...did my voice turn you on that much?
Oh oops lol
Control + C ain't working so well for me today :c)
Here's me:
LOL, Bob Loblaw's Law Blog! Nice voice. :c)
To reply to a request by a friend on JUB
Sorry that my voice is not very loud and if my accent sounded mixed between British and American
And I noticed I sound sombre and all nasal --'
come now, my child. if we were planning to harm you, do you think
we'd be lurking here beside the path in the darkest part of the forest?
I loved Porphyria's Lover when we read it in college.
Buzzer just sounds really sexy. :c)
I have a cold:
Bob, you sound like you are from the northern Midwest? Is that close, or is your cold distorting it?
Hope you mend soon.
He is from the Northern Midwest.
The running joke is that they speak in a dialect, even though they don't THINK they do.
(They have some Canadian influence in their voices...tightly spoken "o"s, etc..)
^haha Buzzer, some people let me in on your secret.
My first guess was that you sound very West Coast, but the deliberately-mispronounced words really threw me off.
Funny thing, though--one person perceived you as much older, but I think you sound much younger--24, or so.
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Buzzer, the big secret related to the fact that you deliberately mispronounced the words, in reference to a thread which bemoaned people who mispronounce words. ("I'll slap the shit out of the next person who mispronounces February..." and so on.)
" For all there is to feel, let it be felt"
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^Somehow, you sound a bit like Janet Jackson.
(Miss Anne, I mean. Not you, Buzzer.)
You know what I'd find an irony? What if she WAS Janet Jackson?
You guys are sweet.
I was sitting here gushing over you JUB's cute accents (Huntneo, to name one ) and Buzzer's cool radio voice.
Thanks for the compliment Johann. I WISH! I couldn't play yours. These links expire. Im guessing.
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The killdeer is North America's most well-known plover, although many people know the killdeer without understanding its family affiliation. The killdeer can be common around human developments, frequently seen on playing fields, parking lots, and other unnatural habitats. Its "broken-wing" display is famous and known by many non-birders. The killdeer often forms flocks after breeding in late summer. It feeds in fields and in a variety of wet areas, but rarely along the ocean shore, and in general, it is not prevalent on mudflats. It is noisy. It reacts quickly to any perceived disturbance. Polytypic (3 ssp.; nominate in United States). Length 10.5" (27 cm).
Identification The brown upperparts turn orange at the rump and uppertail coverts, but this only shows in flight, or during its "broken-wing" display. The forecrown is white, as is a short but distinct supercilium, and there is a white collar. The lores are dark; this coloration continues and broadens at the auriculars. The underparts are white, except for 2 bold black breast bands. The legs are pale, usually flesh tones, but sometimes with a yellow-green cast. The orbital ring is narrow, but a bright orange-red. The killdeer is the largest of the "ringed" plovers and looks long-tailed. The sexes generally look similar in adult plumage, and there is little seasonal change. Males average more black on the face than females, but this is variable. Fresh feathers, typically in late summer, have rusty edges to them. Juvenile: its plumage is paler than an adult's, with pale edges to the upperparts. Downy young have only one breast band, but they quickly grow out of this plumage. Flight: a particularly bold white wing stripe marks the inner wing. In addition, the bright reddish orange rump is visible and the tail has obvious white corners, with dark central rectrices.
Similar Species The killdeer's double breast band is distinctive; as is its loud, piercing call. Downy young killdeer have one breast band and might be identified as Wilson's Plovers by overeager birders.
Voice Call: loud, piercing kill-dee or dee-dee-dee.
Status and Distribution Common. Breeding: open ground, usually on gravel, including in cities. Migration: early spring migrants show up in the middle latitudes with the first bit of warmth after mid February. Peak in Great Lakes mid to late March, with most migrants having passed through by mid-April. In fall, numbers build July–August, sometimes as early as late June. Migration peaks August, with numbers decreasing during September. Many birds will linger until November, or later if warm weather persists. Winter: while most winter populations are well established, some vary according to the extent of snow cover. Vagrant: can occur north of breeding range.
Population Stable. The killdeer seems to adapt to human disturbance.
—From the National Geographic book Complete Birds of North America, 2006
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To keep this short and simple, officials at Advanta Bank Corporation increased my business credit interest rate from 7.99% to 27.18% (purchases) and 37.18% (cash advances). I have excellent credit and I have paid my monthly credit card obligations as required by Advanta Bank Corp. They (Advanta Bank Corp. officials) claimed that a written noticed was mailed to me informing me of the proposed interest rate increase and, at that time, I had the option of "opting out" and close the account thereby keeping the original interest rate (7.99%) until the balance is "paid in full."
I contacted several Advanta officials and they stated that due to several factors, they reserve the right to increase the interest rate. They (Advanta Bank Corp. officials) could not tell me which factor applied to my situation only that my interest rate was increased because I allegedly did not "opt out" in time.
I filed a written complaint with the FDIC. Within a month, I received a letter from an Advanta Bank Corp Account Specialist from the Office of the President/CEO restating that I was given a written notice to "opt out" of the credit card agreement (i. e., increased interest rate). However, as a good faith effort, the Advanta Bank Corp Account Specialist stated that has been made to have the difference in finance charges billed on my business credit card in December 2008, January 2009, and February 2009 billing statements as if "opt out" had been effective in December of 2008. This letter was forwarded to a FDIC official.
Apparently, FDIC inquired about my complaint, and action was taken by this Advanta Bank Corp official. I urge anyone else who has had this happen to them to file a complaint with the FDIC. Apparently, others have done the same and FDIC officials are aware.
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH -- I would like to report a complaint against ADVANTA BANK CORP for deceptive practices. We own a small business and use ADVANTA revolving credit. We have never missed a payment and have always paid much more than what was due. Our FICA score has always been very good.
On June 5, 2008 I received notice of an increase of interest rate –going from 9.99% to 19.99%. The letter stated I had until June 2, 2008 to "opt out" of this rate. This notice was dated May 16, 2008, and deceptively printed on the back of 3 cash advance checks (which we did not use). I wrote Advanta to "opt out" of the new credit card terms.
On September 5, 2008 I received notice of an increase of interest rate –going from 19.99% to 29.99%. The letter stated I had until September 2, 2008 to "opt out" of this rate. This notice was not dated but once again was printed on the back of 3 cash advance checks (which we did not use). Upon receiving this notice I wrote Advanta again to "opt out" of the credit card terms.
On December 9, 2008 I received notice of an increase of interest rate –going from 29.99% to 37.18%. This letter stated I had until December 2, 2008 "opt out". This notice was not dated and once again deceptively printed on the back of 3 cash advance checks. I had to wait 4 days to see the actual rate change (on the internet). The actual bill did not come for 7 more days. Indeed they did increase the rate and ignored my letters.
I then called Advanta to request lowering the interest rate; unfortunately Manager John said there was not anther rate available. I then questioned the timeliness of the notices. In all three rate hikes I had received the notice too late to do anything about it. They state that first of all they did not receive my letters, and continued with even if they had received my letter it would have been too late to implement, since they are only required to give a 15 day notice. I questioned the mailing date of the notices since 2 of the interest rate increases were not dated. They stated that once they are printed it usually takes several days to a week to get them processed before mailing. The 15 day notice is including the processing and the mailing is clearly not enough time to allow the consumer to respond and I believe that was their deceptive intention.
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Anonymous on 12/24/2008:
When you opt out of a rate increase, it means that you agree to not use the card for anything any longer, and to pay off the balance at the lower rate. If you did continue to use the card, you didn't opt out. If you did not use the card, then the original rate should still be in effect.
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ticked off & ripped off on 01/29/2009:
We did NOT use the card after opting out! they claim to have never received my opt out notice.
Anonymous on 01/29/2009:
ticked - Your post is excellent! Not only do CC issuers hold timely payments to garner 'late' fees and trigger usury interest, it now appears they are deliberately rigging the opt out clauses for the same purpose...improve their take. THANK YOU for your post.
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I have had this card for 2 years and only used it once for a balance transfer, which I have been paying off (on time) every month since. I have AutoPay set up through my bank (because Advanta does not offer this service) to ensure that payments are made on time every month. Payments are sent from my bank account on the 14th of every month, and my credit card payment is due on or about the 20th. Advanta is now claiming that my last payment was late, even though it cleared my checking account before the due date. The due date was not on a business day, and apparently they did not process my payment until the next business day. The funds were issued from my bank account prior to the due date, yet Advanta will not reverse the $39 late fee or reinstate the 2.99% interest they promised to honor until the balance transfer was paid off. They are currently charging me the "default" rate of 34.99%.
I received the statement showing the late fee on 5/1. I called on the next business day and spoke to someone I could not understand, so I asked to speak with someone else. After putting me on hold for about 20 minutes, she informed me that there was no one available, but a manager would call me back "within 24 business hours". I confirmed that they are open 12 hours a day on weekdays, and calculated the day and time I could expect a call by. I did not get a call back until over 3 days had passed, and the only information left was a name and the 800 number. I called back that day. Everyone I spoke to just told me the payment was received after the due date, and there was nothing they could do. None of the 4 people I spoke to was able to explain to me how the billing cycle and payment due date are determined, so that I could set up my AutoPay correctly to make sure they always receive their payment in plenty of time. All I learned was that the billing cycle is 29-32 days long, and that it does not correlate with the number of calendar days or business days into the month.
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Hundreds of dollars in additional finance charges in just the first month, the $39 late fee, and a minimum payment which has nearly doubled. I will probably have to file bankruptcy over this, even though I have excellent credit with no other negative marks.
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Soaring Consumer on 05/08/2009:
According to your review, your payment was withdrawn from your account on a Tuesday, and the due date was the weekend. That should have been plenty of time for Advanta to credit the payment to your account.
If you have proof that the money was withdrawn well before the due-date (your bank statement would show this) then Advanta has no right to penalize you.
Contact your state's Office of the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division and the Federal Trade Commission.
Anonymous on 05/08/2009:
First of all, let me start by saying that you are doing the right thing by using your own bank's bill pay service. There are some considerations thoug. Bill pay services set up electronic relationships with some payees, usually the very large ones. For payees that are not electronic relationships, they will cut and mail a paper check. Generally speaking, you can tell from your bill pay site whether or not a payee is electronic, or paper.
In your case, if Advanta is electronic, you have a very strong case. If, however, they get a paper check, there may not have been adequate time to cut, mail, receive and process a paper payment. Your bank could probably tell you which method was used, if it is not readily apparent by looking.
Also, bear in mind that there is a third party involved, that being the company that processes the payment for your bank. When you schedule the payment, your bank transfers the funds to them, so you cannot rely on the date the funds were withdrawn as proof of payment. If it is an electronic payment, which hopefully it was, they can furnish proof of both when it was made, *and* when it was received by Advanta. Your bank will probably be your ally in this matter, hopefully you have a good relationship with your branch manager, they can be a great advocate in a problem like this. Good luck.
Anonymous on 05/08/2009:
Great advice Ken. To the OP, I would NOT contact any government agencies such as Soaring suggested until you have exhausted all other avenues. Doing so will only create frustration on your part because they will suggest you go back to your bank... exactly as Ken suggested in his post. If that fails then it would be appropriate to move up to a government entity for assistance.
Anonymous on 05/08/2009:
Why thank you John. :{)
Soaring Consumer on 05/08/2009:
Good points I didn't know of. Follow Ken and John's advice before contacting the aforementioned agencies.
madconsumer on 05/08/2009:
sue em.
"Follow Ken and John's advice before contacting the aforementioned agencies."
then stop telling everyone to sue em, and contact all the state egncies.
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PENNSYLVANIA -- A few months ago I reviewed my Advanta business credit card and noticed that my interest rate was increased to an unbelievable 27.19% from 7.99%, along with a 2.99% fixed rate that I had for another portion of my loan that was supposed to be "guaranteed" for the life of my loan!
I called Advanta to find out if it was a mistake and they informed me that they sent me a letter several months ago explaining the rate increase and what the new rate would be...funny I never recalled receiving that letter...I think I would remember that. They told me the increase was NOT because of my credit history (I received my free credit report which was excellent, showing no late payments, great credit score and solid debt to equity ratio) but they proceeded to explain some convoluted formula that they used saying I "could" become a bad credit risk in th future???
So, based on Advanta's "logic" they would rather get rid of long standing customers with great credit history and keep the marginal customers that have to pay their "loan shark" rates and
have a higher propensity to default.
I told them that I had decided to transfer my balance to another credit card company with a 7.25% rate and a 0% intro for 12 months and no transfer fee. They didn't respond or even OFFER to lower my interest rate. They DID tell me tat I could cancel my card and in 3 months reapply as a new customer and receive their 6.99% rate????? Go figure. In the meantime they sent me "convenience" checks with a 3% transfer fee and a 27.19% rate!!!
Needless to say I will NEVER apply for credit card or deal with Advanta again... they must be having very bad financial problems.
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I think that the Advanta Credit card is the most unfair to any consumer. I opened a business credit card with them 2-3 years ago in which the interest rate was at 7.99%, which I thought was pretty good. I have never being late with them or with any of my creditors, however I just found out that they (Advanta) increased my interest rate to over 26%, almost 4 times the original rate. Not only I have never being late, but my monthly payment is always more than the minimum required and my balance is less than half of the available credit. It seems that when the economy gets tough for the consumer, the credit card companies instead of reducing the interest rates to help and motivate the consumer to make the payments, they do the opposite. They make it more difficult for us. Most of us, even if we are tied with money, we really try to be a responsible consumer and make the payments on time. I don't think that "just because" they should make an increase like this. I feel that they are not acting in good faith to a good consumer.
I think that the credit card companies should be regulated in which they are not allowed to do what Advanta is doing. It is so unfair that after searching the internet I see that other people, just like me, are going through the same sad situation.
I feel that all of us going through this should get together and find legal advise, write to government representatives, etc. Make it public, so the consumers are aware of what is going on. I know I will. I have always being a fanatic of good credit, paying the bills on time, help and advise others to do the same and what is happening in our market place with Advanta and some other credit card companies, is just plain unfair.
If you have a similar experience with Advanta or any other credit card, please post your comments for the consumers to be aware of what they are getting into.
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tnchuck100 on 10/25/2008:
Rme, very good post. You have the right idea. Everyone needs to inundate the elected government officials with complaints like this. After all, it is they who allow the banks to make up their own rules and allow them to change those rules at will.
Banks, satellite companies, and cell phone companies are the only businesses out there that can bind you to a contract which has no beneficial clauses to protect the consumer and can change those terms at any time for any reason.
By definition, a contract should benefit both parties and cannot be changed without mutual consent.
Thanks, Rme. (VH)
old fart on 10/25/2008:
The excuse is that they have to raise rates to compensate for the losses they take on defaulted C/C agreements...
The prompt payers are penalized for the sins of the deadbeats...
I voted this V/H...
Gettinlubed on 11/24/2008:
I'm getting that same action and I just talked to them today. My credit is excellent and they said that I am "high risk" and if I want to keep my credit line with them, I will pay the 32.18% BUT I can call BACK in 90 days and they will reassess my account then.
Of course, MY CREDIT SCORE isn't the ONLY thing they factor into MY INTEREST rate, its just a SMALL portion of it. Another SMALL factor is that THEY have been paid ON TIME every month for the last 4 years. Apparently, those two factors are the least of their concern.
Paying all of these off is sucking up all of my working capital! How am I supposed to "create" jobs when I am paying 32.18%?! I have been an on time paying customer for over 4 years!
Once these suckers are all paid off I will start investing in myself. For every CC I pay off I will start putting THAT money in the bank and borrowing WITH interest FROM MYSELF. The transition will be hard but I am DONE with CC Co.s ABUSE.
I wish there was a class action lawsuit to put a cap on these rates! I can see NOW how folks debt gets spiraled out of control. Charge a BUSINESS necessity, pay 32.18%....can't pay off in one month, minimum amount required for payment doesn't cover interest. Interest tacked onto charge account. Interest accruing on other interest. Someone pass me the Ph.D. I just figured this all out.
BTW. First Equity card is doing the SAME thing! only they don't base their rates on Prime Rate, they are based on Libor (whatever THAT IS)
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Advanta Credit Card Fraud
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RENO, NEVADA -- Nov. 2007 I applied for a credit card from Advanta with a zero interest rate for 12 months.
Dec 2007 I paid my bill in full and on time.
Jan 2008 I received a notice from Advanta that $90 was overdue. I contacted customer representatives who refused to acknowledge that the payment had been made. The overdue charge triggered late fees and increased my interest rate which is currently 29.99%
In Feb 2008 I provided my bank records of payment made to Advanta. They answered my letter with nonsense and never acknowledged my bank records showing the payments were paid in full and on time. It was apparent they had no intention of addressing the issue of my bank records because then they would have had to acknowledge that the payments were in fact paid on time. It was very apparent to me that Advanta customer service representatives were not incompetent but were actively engaged in the illegal conduct of the company, that is manufacturing late fees to increase interest rates.
I contacted the FTC (Fair Credit Billing Act), FDIC (Regulation Z), BBB, and locally the Nevada Attorney General's office.
The FDIC added my complaint to the list of issues to be reviewed during their next audit of Advanta.
The Utah BBB added my complaint to their list of 228 complaints against this company.
I am in the process of writing a Federal Complaint against Advanta Bank Corp which will be posted online late May or early June 2008.
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tnchuck100 on 05/10/2008:
Reporting this to the government agencies is a good thing and could get Advanta investigated when enough complaints are received. However, this will not help YOUR situation.
Send the a letter certified mail/return receipt requested. Demand this be corrected within 30 business days. Advise them of your intent to sue if this is not handled expeditiously. Include copies of your documentation.
Also, send copies of this to all three credit bureaus.
If they don't comply, file suit in small claims court. When they are served they will probably come to you to settle.
Good luck. Let us know how this plays out.
tnchuck100 on 05/10/2008:
kerwinator, I just checked out the link you provided. It looks like you have a good handle on this already.
Anonymous on 05/10/2008:
There is a lot of helpful information in this post. And chuck gives a succinct list of things to be done if this happens to others. Great post. Great response from tnchuck100.
Galilee55 on 09/10/2008:
What links are you talking about? I need them, too. My rate went from 7.99% to 35.08%! 742 Credit score, no late payments, no over the limits, nothing. And they say they send me something on August 14th and the new rate took effect on September 2nd. And, like so many people on line I have read about, I never got any notice.
Phatjag on 09/15/2008:
The same thing happened to me. My rate was changed from 9.99% to 25% without notice. They said they sent notice but I did not receive it. No late payments ever. My credit is perfect. I think Advanta is a horrible company.
surf2day on 12/19/2008:
2 years at 7.99%, excellent credit , never late never over limit, went to 27.99% Called , got BS answers , never received opt out notice. Considering small claims.
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Raising Interest Rates for Fun & Pleasure?
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37174, TENNESSEE -- I have had a Small Business (S Corp) for 9 years. I have had a Business Credit card with Advanta Bank Corp for many of those years. Always paid in advance of the due date more than the minimum amount due usually paid the day it arrived in the mail. All of the sudden they more than doubled the minimum amount due about a year ago for no reason whatsoever. Then they decided to raise my interest rate to 35.99%. I didn't notice that until early summer of 2007. When I called their office to inquire about that and asked the reason. The customer service person said he didn't know. I said can you see from my record that I have excellent credit with your company. He said yes. I said can you see from your computer record that I have excellent credit with all of my other creditors too. He said yes. I asked then why did your company raise my rate up to 35.99% for no apparent reason. He didn't know. I asked for his manager. Got pretty much the same answers from him. I did get a chance to say that I am from Chicago and where I grew up we called that Mafia loan rates and they were illegal.
So when did our government allow the banks to use the Mob interest rates. Would we small businesses be better off to go directly to the Mob for our financing. At least we would get straight answers from them and probably a better interest rate too!
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My wife and I have a small business credit card with Advanta. We have had the card for over 5 years. We have always paid the payment on time. I schedule them online to be paid from our checking account. A few months ago the interest rate began to climb. It jumped to 17.18% then last month it rocketed up to 37%. When I called customer service and waded through all the automated stuff I finally got to talk to their out of country outsourcing. Sounded like an Indian accent. Anyway, the individual was rude and flat said that it did not matter that we paid on time that they had decided to increase the interest rate regardless of whether or not we had been good customers and paid our monthly payment continuously on time.
It seems to me that in these economic times they are attacking even their good customers to increase their bottom line. I for one will be closing the account and they can find someone else to scam.
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Beware of Advanta Credit Cards. They are an advertiser on this web site.
I am a small business owner and used this card for all my purchases, usually 10,000 per month. I paid it off every month for the last 12 months. It is the type of card that gives me a rebate check for home improvement purchases. Since I am a carpenter, I usually get a $100 check back.
Originally, it was supposed to be a low rate card, they still advertise it as such on this web site. Well, somewhere along the way, it went up to 26%. I had just had my first month where I missed being able to pay the full amount, and even since I paid off most of the balance, given the way the "daily balance" calculation works, I paid about $300 in interest.
Coincidentally, I received a solicitation to get a card at 7.9% from them. So I called to get my rate lowered, which they would not do. So, I cancelled my card and applied for a new one, but since the balance is not paid off, they won't issue me a "second" card. In an economy where we are trying to "bail-out" credit card companies, it seems that instead of giving them money, we should prosecute them for malicious lending practices.
This is a sad, sad, time for the consumer.
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MAPLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY -- I was so surprised to find all the complaints about Advanta. I'm a small business having the same exact issue with this company. Customer since 2005, no late payments, paid more than the minimal amount due, no problems increasing credit limits and now that we have utilized all of the credit line they change our rate from 7.9% to 25%. Contacting the company resulted in the same as everyone else experienced. They will not budge on the interest rate!
I certainly would like to pay the entire amount off, but unfortunately in today's business climate it will be very difficult. Advanta has placed my business in a very precarious position.
How can this be a legitimate practice? IS there any oversight of the credit credit card companies? I've written a letter to my Congressman, but I don't know what an be done about this. Since there are so many of us that are experiencing the same problem, does any one have any advice on what can be done?
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Davenport on 10/15/2008:
Legally, they can charge you almost any interest rate they want. If you can, I suggest finding a card with a lower rate and switching the balance to the new card. Unfortunately, it's happening with many companies.
Slimjim on 10/15/2008:
The future of this practice may be in jeopardy, but right now, credit agreements still have provisions for this nonsense. Davenports may be the only other post but it is the best. Find another cc company who will be willing to give you an account with a decent balance transfer incentive and tell Advanta adios.
madirishman on 10/28/2008:
In 2005 we applied for and received a business credit account from Advanta Bank Corp. with a normal interest rate of 7.99%. Since openning the account we have not missed a payment, nor suffered any credit issues.
In Jun of 08 the interest on our Advanta Platinum Business card jumped from 7.99% to 16.99% Again in Jul it increased to 17.49%, Aug 35.39%, Sep 35.08%, and Sep 36.31%. To summarize from Feb 08 to Sep 08 our interest rate quadrupled.
When we began inquiring with Advanta customer serivce (which appears to be an international site help desk). The agents were obviously reading from a well crafted script and did not help stating the reason for each increase was a combination of issues effecting your credit and they would not tell what us the specific reason(s) for our increase, further they have not to date allowed us to speak with a supervisor stating they would have one call us as soon as possible.
I have filed a compiant with the FDIC about this matter and have submitted a longer version of this note to ABC networks Brian Ross investigates.
I encourage everyone to contact the FDIC and or a news agency to report this mess. I am also looking for an attorney to address this.
Gettinlubed on 11/24/2008:
madirishman. I will do the same. If we ALL stand up to this BS we can make a difference!
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I am a critical care nurse, with 17 years of nursing experience. My husband was diagnosed with recurrent rectal cancer 1 yr ago. He has undergone multiple Chemotherapy treatments, and due to growing tumors on lung, abdominal, and pelvic CT scans and the fact that his CEA is also rising. He may soon be starting treatment with Erbitux. He has multiple organ involvement. He still works full time as an electrician but I am concerned and trying to prepare myself for the coming months if he continues to fail chemotherapy. What can you tell me about what to expect physically and mentally from him as his disease progresses to termination? His doctor seems to think his survival is about 6 months from this point. How do I prepare myself? Where is his disease likely to take him from here in the next few months?
Timothy C. Hoops, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Gastroenterology Division at the University of Pennsylvania and Director of Gastroenterology at Penn Medicine at Radnor, responds:
I am truly sorry to hear of the situation your husband and you are going through. As a critical care nurse, you have undoubtedly seen many patients with end-stage cancers. I have long ago given up on trying to predict the future. Each patient is different and making specific statements on what might happen is usually bound to be wrong.
How your husband is affected will be determined, in part, by the tissues that are affected the most. Pain is by no means a universally expected problem in colon cancer but can occur. Fatigue, weight loss and decreased stamina and energy may occur as the amount of tumor increases. Specific problems again may occur depending on what organ the cancer is affecting. For now treatment is still directed against the cancer and Erbitux has been shown to have a potential positive effect. Treatment goals after chemotherapy are palliative and will include making sure that comfort measures are primary along with maintaining quality of life.
Your oncologist may be able to give you more information. Additionally, you may find excellent guidance from both residential and home hospice organizations. They provide care not only for the patients but also the family members who may need it just as much. Frequently spiritual counselors can be tremendously helpful.
I wish you both the best in this difficult time.
Nov 1, 2010 - Radiation therapy appears to reduce recurrence rates when added to surgical treatment of rectal cancer and to increase survival when added to medical management of prostate cancer, and a highly targeted radiation approach may reduce gastrointestinal complications associated with prostate cancer treatment, according to three studies to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 in San Diego.
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