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Embark the vessel and set sail from Fishermen's Terminal, transit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, and cruise the city's picturesque waterfront before dropping anchor in a tucked away bay.
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The intertidal wetlands of Quilcene Bay make the ideal setting for kayaking, skiff exploration, and excellent birding opportunities. Cruise along lesser visited channels keeping watch for gray whales, orcas, seals and sea lions, and learn the history of Puget Sound's "Triangle of Fire." Dock in historic Port Townsend for a special evening presentation on local Native cultures.
The timing for today all depends on tides and currents, but the morning has time for bird watching, possibly around Protection Island, a federally protected National Wildlife Refuge and nesting site for tufted puffins and rhinoceros auklets. Cap off the day with afternoon hikes, shore walks, and kayaking near scenic Deception Pass.
Discover one of the most scenic areas of the San Juan Islands. The rocky outcroppings of Lopez Island play host to harbor seals, and it is orca whale territory. Keep your eyes peeled above and below the surface, whether you opt for kayaking, paddle boarding or a chance to snorkel. For a magnificent view from Orcas Island, hike Mt. Constitution, the highest peak in the San Juan Islands.
Pull anchor, as the Captain leads the way exploring narrow passages throughout the archipelago in search for whales, sea lions, and other marine life. Later enjoy personal time to explore the historic whale museum, colorful art galleries, and charming boutiques of Friday Harbor which was once an important whaling center.
Spend the day anchored at picturesque Sucia Island a Washington State Marine Park with a residential population of four. Explore and learn about the intertidal zone from knowledgeable expedition leaders, hike across the island, and kayak in a protected bay. Weather permitting; there'll be a barbeque ashore. Wrap up the day with an evening slide show highlighting your week's adventures.
After breakfast, say goodbye to newfound friends and disembark the ship back at Fishermen's Terminal. Transfer to the Seattle airport.
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Posted By Enrique Manalang On June 11, 2013 @ 1:34 PM In General Tech | 2 Comments
Sony must be feeling especially smug today, especially after one of the most successful E3 showings in recent memory. During their press conference in LA, the company showed off the final PS4 hardware — and surprise, it's another black box.
Kidding aside, the PS4, according to many first-hand reports, is actually much smaller than its Microsoft counterpart and around the same size as the smaller version of the PS3 introduced back in 2009. All despite its more powerful hardware inside the box, making it a very impressive engineering feat.
But perhaps the best moment of the presentation was when SCEA CEO Jack Tretton took a good couple of minutes to run down some bullet points that must have left Microsoft hurting and had the crowd cheering: The PS4 will support used games, will not require an always-online connection, and you're free to give your games to whoever you want. Here's a video:
Finally, Sony ended the conference with one final shot fired at Microsoft. The PS4 will be priced at $399 when it arrives later this year. That's a full hundred dollars less than Microsoft, a price disparity that along with everything else Sony is doing right these days, should prove to be very fruitful when both consoles launch.
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In 1989, carb-fearing Los Angeles got a whiff of chef Nancy Silverton's La Brea Bakery, and Tinseltown has not been the same since. The bakery now serves up its famous breads in kiosks at Macy's in Detroit, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Artisan loaves are not La Brea's only winners. The Mozza Caprese, prepared with fresh mozzarella, bursting-sweet cherry tomatoes, and glistening olive oil, ranks high on our list and is easy to re-create at home with quality ingredients.
Chef Rick Bayless is no stranger to Mexican cuisine. His top-ranking Frontera Grill and Topolobampo draw crowds in the Windy City, including — you guessed it — former Chicagoans Barack and Michelle Obama. But if you can't make it there, Bayless has introduced Frontera Fresco. "Fast food should be slow fast food — meaning use fresh ingredients that are full of flavor," says Bayless. His top menu pick? A fragrant bowl of Tortilla Soup.
"There's no reason why good food has to only be experienced in a fine-dining, white-tablecloth establishment," says chef Cat Cora. "Fast food should be a casual version of what any good meal is: nutritious, flavorful, exciting, colorful, and bold." We like the sound of that! A testament to Cora's food philosophy? Her Chimichurri 'Cued Chicken from her California eatery, CCQ. One bite and you'll never grab the other stuff again.
At the forefront of the casual dining trend is chef Wolfgang Puck, who arrived early on the fancy fast-food scene with his signature California-inspired fare. At his latest creation, Wolfgang Puck Bistro, guests can chow down on the same dishes the Beverly Hills stars enjoy at his legendary Spago. Try the Chinois Chicken Salad, a favorite of Hollywood's health-conscious denizens.
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Chicken: Good or Bad?
by Toby Amidor in Food Safety, May 8, 2012
Our recent post on 5 Healthiest Kids Meals stirred up controversy over chicken. Some folks felt that it's loaded with artery-clogging saturated fat while others voiced their concern over how chickens are raised and fed. Here's a breakdown of the good, the bad and the ugly.
Chicken is easy to prepare in a healthy way by grilling, roasting, sauteing, poaching, stir-frying and baking. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, we should be eating lean sources of protein, including chicken. It is recommended to remove the visible fat and skin from chicken before eating to decrease unnecessary calories from fat. Here is a comparison of 3-ounces of chicken breast with and without the skin:
Without the skin:
Calories: 142
Fat: 3 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 73 milligrams
Protein: 27 grams
With the skin:
Calories: 193
Fat: 8 grams
Saturated Fat: 8 gram
Cholesterol: 82 milligrams
Protein: 29 grams
As with most meat and poultry, it can get expensive. The problem is, most folks eat much higher portions that they really need. Purchasing 3-4 ounces cooked (about 4-5 ounces raw) per person can help keep portions at bay and control costs.
Conventionally raised chickens are often treated with antibiotics in order to make them grow faster or combat the effects of crowded living conditions. The high usage of antibiotics has led to an increased risk of bacteria developing antibiotic resistance. While they offer different pros and cons, free-range, organic and local poultry can provide more eco-friendly alternatives but cost a pretty penny.
Salmonella is another concern with chicken. The government no longer tests poultry for salmonella, instead we rely on preventative measures to keep our food safe. This includes food safety procedures from the slaughterhouse to the supermarket, which are checked by food inspectors (AKA sanitarians). It also means that consumers need to be careful how they handle raw chicken including preventing cross-contamination with ready-to-eat foods like fruits and veggies and making sure the chicken is cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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This lean meat can definitely be part of a healthy diet in appropriate portions. However, if you're worried about how our feathered friends are raised and you have the funds, purchase antibiotic-free varieties.
(The recipe in the photo above is Marinated Chicken Breasts, from Food Network Kitchens.)
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The world is in the process of transforming rapidly, with economic power shifting rapidly away from North America and Western Europe to a group of countries known as the BRICK countries. Brazil is an important member of this group which includes India, China and Korea. People who are seeking adventures of the mind will be interested to see the process of transformation in progress when they visit Brazil.
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by Thomas MacMillan | Mar 25, 2014 11:00 am
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Michael Carter, the mayor's choice for new chief administrative officer, was expected in City Hall Monday night for vetting by city lawmakers — a meeting he said he didn't know about.
"I wish someone had sent me an email," said Carter, reached by phone in Washington D.C.
He never made it to Monday's 7 p.m. meeting of the Board of Alders Aldermanic Affairs Committee, where his name was on the top of the agenda.
Under a recent change to the city charter, several top mayoral appointees are subject to confirmation by the Board of Alders. The chief administrative officer — the person in charge of the day-to-day operation of city services — is one of those appointees, and a visit to the Aldermanic Affairs Committee is the first step in the confirmation process.
"I won't be there until April 7," Carter said. He said he'll start work that day, the first Monday in April. He said he has "a sick uncle and some other things to take care of here."
Carter said he's been communicating with the mayor's office but hasn't been in touch with anyone from the Board of Alders.
The charter allows Carter to start work before alder confirmation or denial. Alders are required to act within 30 of the submission of the nomination, which happened on March 3. If alders don't act within 60 days, Carter would be approved by default.
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posted by: Shaggybob on March 25, 2014 11:53am
"a sick uncle and some other things to take care of here."
You only get one chance for a first impression. I'm not impressed.
Carter said he's been communicating with the mayor's office but hasn't been in touch with anyone from the Board of Alders.
Any comment from the Mayor's office as to why they kept it to themselves and this wasn't forwarded to the Board of Alders??
BTW who is running the day to day operations for the city until his "arrival"?
posted by: Hill Resident on March 25, 2014 12:36pm
There were several appointees that were not made aware that they were required to come before the Board of Alders Aldermanic Affairs Committee at last night's hearing. Some only received an email last week saying 'plan to attend'. Many of the appointments did not need BOA approval before the recent Charter revision, so this is new for most of the appointees as well as the Mayor. But perhaps someone from each of the City of New Haven's departments/boards/commissions should be assigned to stay on top of what changes in the Charter affect their department/board/commission.
posted by: JohnTulin on March 25, 2014 1:53pm
A sick uncle and some other stuff…so professional, classic New Haven. Same ole same ole.
posted by: Braffy on March 26, 2014 7:58am
One embarrassment after the other. Can't make this stuff up! They are never going to get it together. Would like to believe so from a taxpayers stand point, but it just is not going to happen.
posted by: 14yearsinNHandgone on March 27, 2014 6:30pm
Mr. MacMillan,
Could you ask some follow-up questions? This story seems incomplete without knowing who dropped the ball.
Did the alders fail to inform Mr. Carter that he needed to appear?
Did Mayor Harp fail to inform him of the same?
Did Mr. Carter fail to ask what the next step was?
As it is, his reply is pretty weak sauce, and doesn't exactly instill confidence in his abilities, professionalism, or respect for the BOA.
Please update this if you can. Thanks!


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Other Equipment
Equipment which will help you fish, but does not give a bonus to skill. On this page:
Ancient Pandaren Fishing Charm
Ancient Pandaren Fishing Charm
- Use: "Attach the charm to yourself, granting you a chance to find additional fish from pools in Pandaria for 1 hour"
- Minimum fishing skill required: 1
- Source: Gift from Ghostly Pandaren Fisherman, a rare spawn next to Cattail Lake in the Valley of the Four Winds
The Ancient Pandaren Fishing Charm is a reusable item. It is bound when picked up, so cannot be traded. The Charm is applied to the angler, not the pole, so can be active while fishing poleless.
With the Ancient Pandaren Fishing Charm active, 20% of the catch from Pandarian pools will be 2 fish rather than 1 - overall a 20% increase in fish caught. This typically just increases the stack size of the fish in the loot window from 1 to 2. However it is possible to gain a fish and a Sealed Crate (Pandaria) together, which indicates that the Charm actually has a 20% chance of adding one of anything that may be caught from the pool.
The Ghostly Pandaren Fisherman (illustrated) sometimes appears on the north side of Cattail Lake, in a small cove facing the center of the lake (map). The location does not require personal flight to reach. The Fisherman sparkles slightly, but is otherwise almost transparent. Talk to them, and they say:
"Beautiful day for fishing, don't you think? You a fisherman, [name]? I've got this old fishing lure if you'd like it, works wonders in the waters here."
The first person to select the dialogue response, "I'd love it, thank you," gains an Ancient Pandaren Fishing Charm. This also awards the achievement Lost and Found (or contributes to the follow-on achievements). The Ghostly Pandaren Fisherman then disappears, so only one angler can gain the Charm per appearance.
For further discussion and sightings, please read this forum thread. Thanks Mirnah.
Anglers Fishing Raft
Anglers Fishing Raft
- Use: Raft across water (10 minute duration, but no cooldown)
- Minimum fishing skill required: 525
- Source: Sold at Revered with The Anglers for 1000g
- "Great for fishing, but takes on water... so don't stay out too long!"
Anglers do not yet have a boat, but we can fish from a raft! The Anglers Fishing Raft is not a mount, but an item. It casts a buff on the user called "Rafting", which lasts 10 minutes. The item (now) has no cooldown, so can be recast continually. The Rafting buff is similar to water-walking, except:
- The user visually appears to be riding a wooden raft with a barrel of fish (illustrated right).
- Fish can be caught while the buff is active, without dis-mounting the angler.
- Movement speed can be increased by paddling. Paddle by jumping ((tapping the space bar)).
- The buff is removed by combat, mounting, and logging out.
Since patch 5.4.2, Mages may purchase Bipsi's Bobbing Berg. This has the same cost, requirements and function as the Anglers Fishing Raft. Instead of a wooden raft, the Mage travels on a patch of ice. Bipsi's Bobbing Berg is only available to Mages.
Both the Anglers Fishing Raft and Bipsi's Bobbing Berg are sold as a reward for gaining reputation with The Anglers. For details, read The Anglers Fishing Quests.
There are also 2 quest-related rafts, which behave in a similar way, but can only be used in Krasarang Wilds:
- Nayeli Lagoon raft - Can only be boarded at Nayeli Lagoon in Krasarang Wilds (next to Max Narstave). Complete a short sequence of quests at Nayeli Lagoon to gain access to the raft. Lasts 60 minutes. Appears as a plain raft, with no barrels or bombs (image).
- Goblin fishing raft - Can only be boarded during Fiznix's daily quests, Like Bombing Fish in a Barrel and Scavenger Hunt, from the Anglers Wharf in Krasarang Wilds. Lasts 10 minutes. Includes both a barrel of fish and a stack of bombs (image).
Anglin' Bags
Lure Master Tackle Box
Lure Master Tackle Box
- Equip: 36-slot Tackle Box (fishing bag)
- Source: Made by Engineers from 20 Elementium Bar and 4 Handful of Obsidium Bolts (using a trained 475-skill recipe)
The Lure Master Tackle Box is the only fishing bag available. It has 36 slots. Fishing bags can contain:
- Raw, uncooked fish (including clam meats and quest fish).
- Offhand and one-hand fish weapons.
- Un-learnt fished minipets and mounts.
- Fishing Poles and Fishing Gear, except gloves enchanted with fishing skill.
- Lures.
- Fishing daily quest reward items - rings, gems, even junk novelty items.
Fishing bags cannot contain cooked fish dishes.
Portable Refrigerator
Portable Refrigerator
- Equip: 32-slot cooking bag
- Source: Sold by Nam Ironpaw for 10 Ironpaw Tokens (binds when picked up)
Culinary anglers may find cooking bags more convenient than fishing bags, because cooking bags can store a wider variety of items: Cooking bags can contain raw fish, meat and vegetables, plus cooked dishes. Cooking bags cannot contain fishing equipment or catches that cannot be cooked.
Portable Refrigerators are sold by Nam Ironpaw at Halfhill Market in Valley of the Four Winds. Refrigerators are bound when picked up, so the purchaser must be able to pay 10 Ironpaw Tokens themselves. Sources of Ironpaw Tokens are described in Mists of Pandaria Cooking - many tokens will be gained while leveling cooking between 525 and 600. In practice you will need to be at least level 85 to purchase a Portable Refrigerator.
Advanced Refrigeration Unit
Advanced Refrigeration Unit
- Equip: 36-slot cooking bag
- Source: Engineering, see below (binds when equipped)
The Advanced Refrigeration Unit is slightly larger than the Portable Refrigerator, and unbound. It is made by Engineers, via a schematic that uses the same daily cooldown materials that are also used to make two rare minipets and a mount. In practice this means the Advanced Refrigeration Unit will be difficult (or expensive) to obtain.
Bladebone Hook
By default, Draenor catches need to be filleted manually. However, anglers may use a Bladebone Hook consumable to automatically fillet each fish as it is caught:
Bladebone Hook
- Use: Applies a razor sharp barb to your fishing pole for 1 hour, automatically filleting any Draenor fish you catch
- Minimum fishing skill required: 50
- Source: Sold by Draenor fishing vendors for 5s or rarely caught from Draenor open waters
Bladebone Hooks can be purchased from fishing vendors in Draenor (such as the vendor at your Garrison Fishing Shack) for 5s. Hooks may also be caught while fishing Draenor waters (about 1% of open water catch). Each Hook is consumed on use. Its buff lasts 1 hour. The buff does not prevent use of Bait or Lures. With the buff active, each Draenor fish you catch will appear in the loot window as normal, but when looted will automatically be coverted to Flesh and placed in your inventory.
Fishing Chairs
Fishing chairs can be set up anywhere outside where a mount can be used. You can then sit in them, and cast. Chairs gives no specific advantage when fishing, but are far more comfortable than standing or sitting on the ground!
Chairs can be set up once every 5 minutes, and last 5 minutes.
Fishing Chair (Trading Card Game)
Fishing Chair
- Use: Set up a comfy fishing chair
- Source: "Gone Fishin'" Trading Card Game card
This original chair can be won by playing cards - specifically the "Gone Fishin'" card in the Fires of Outland set - part of the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. To redeem your chair present the lucky card to Landro Longshot in Booty Bay.
The Fishing Chair is sometimes sold on the Black Market Auction House. This auction house is found at the Tavern in the Mists, in The Veiled Stair, north-east of the Valley of the Four Winds. Like other auction houses, the price depends on how much other anglers ((on your realm)) are prepared to bid. Do not expect this Fishing Chair to be cheap!
Mushroom Chair
Mushroom Chair
- Use: Set up a mushroom chair
- Source: Sold by Ayla Shadowstorm for 500g, only available after completing most of the Firelands dailies (detailed below)
Anglers can cast while sat on the Mushroom Chair. The chair is bound when purchased, so the angler must buy it from Ayla Shadowstorm personally.
To purchase the chair, you must:
- Complete the Mount Hyjal quest-line as far as The Regrowth (up to and including Aessina's Miracle).
- Reach level 85, then speak to Matoclaw at the Sanctuary of Malorne. Complete the introductory sequence of quests, starting with Guardians of Hyjal: Firelands Invasion!
- Complete daily quests until you have the 20 Mark of the World Tree required for Calling for Reinforcements. You will then be able to enter the Molten Front, but not yet see the vendor.
- Complete more daily quests until you have 150 Mark of the World Tree (each, 300 total) for Druids of the Talon and The Shadow Wardens. Initially 14 Marks per day can be earned, rising to 25 after the first 150-Mark quest is completed. Ayla Shadowstorm will then become visible (in the Sentinel Tree, at Malfurion's Breach), but will not sell anything.
- Complete daily quests to gain a further 125 Mark of the World Tree, for the quest Filling the Moonwell. Then Ayla Shadowstorm will finally sell her Mushroom Chair.
All those daily quests will take at least 3 weeks. For a detailed list of daily quests and vendors, see Wowpedia.
Nat's Fishing Chair
Nat's Fishing Chair
- Use: Set up a comfy fishing chair
- Source: Gift from Nat Pagle once Best Friends
- "It even has a beverage holder!"
Nat's Fishing Chair looks identical to the original Trading Card Game Fishing Chair. It can be setup anywhere in the world, sat on, and fished from. The chair only lasts for 5 minutes, but can then be immediately reassembled. Nat Pagle will send the Chair in the mail once you reach Best Friends ("Exalted", 42,000 total reputation) with him. See Nat Pagle's Friendship for details.
Wrath of the Lich King's spell list refers to: "Summon Drostan's Fishing Chair - Right Click to set up a comfy fishing chair." Drostan's Fishing Chair has not yet been seen in Northrend. Drostan can be found at Nesingwary's camp in Sholazar Basin, but he refuses to discuss fishing!
Fishing Fashions
For those who wish to "look the part", here are some suggestions:
- Blue Overalls - made by tailors. Engineers can use Mechbuilder's Overalls.
- Captain Sanders' Shirt or Black Swashbuckler's Shirt (which is actually blue).
- Fingerless Gloves - reclaimed from Thuros Lightfingers in Elwynn Forest (possibly now removed). You can enchant them too. Horde can complete the quest Beware of Cragjaw! to gain Fisherman's Gloves (thanks Aninja).
- Lucky Fishing Hat - from the Stranglethorn Extravaganza. Or Weather-Beaten Fishing Hat.
- Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots - from the Stranglethorn Extravaganza.
Some more ideas can be found on the forums.
Fishing Poles cannot be transmogrified with offensive weapons.
Weather-Beaten Journal
Weather-Beaten Journal
- Teaches: Find Fish (pool tracking on minimap)
- Minimum fishing skill required: 100
- Source: Curious Crate, Heavy Supply Crate, Iron Bound Trunk, Mithril Bound Trunk, Watertight Trunk, Tightly Sealed Trunk, rarely from daily fishing quests, or potentially looted from Cavedwellers
The Weather-Beaten Journal teaches the ability "Find Fish", which makes "nearby fishing nodes appear on the minimap" - just like tracking abilities for minerals and herbs. The journal binds when picked up (but there are methods to allow journals to be traded, see below). A fishing skill of 100 is required to learn the ability. The picture right shows the ability being used to highlight the location of nearby pools.
The journal can be found in many fished-up crates and trunks, specifically Curious Crate, Heavy Supply Crate, Iron Bound Trunk, Mithril Bound Trunk, Watertight Trunk, and (rarely) Tightly Sealed Trunk. The type of pool the container is fished from does not matter.
Curious Crates seem to give the best catch rate, with almost half of all crates containing a Weather-Beaten Journal. Curious Crates are caught from any pool in Outland - about 4% of the catch. No pools primarily contain Curious Crates. However Zangarmarsh's Steam Pump Flotsam pools contain both Curious Crate and Heavy Supply Crate, collectively giving the best chance of finding a Weather-Beaten Journal (thanks Yoco).
If you have not already found one, Weather-Beaten Journal can sometimes be found in the reward bag from daily fishing quests. It can also be looted from Cavedwellers, rarely summoned from your Garrison's waters with a level 3 Fishing Shack.
An angler who already knows the Find Fish ability will never be able to see new journals. However, the trunks they catch may still contain journals - they just can't see them: If the trunk does not disappear when looted, it probably contains a journal. The "empty" trunk can be mailed or given to an angler that does not already know the Find Fish ability. They will be able to see the journal, loot it, and learn to track pools. To be able to see the journal, the angler receiving the trunk must know how to fish (have some skill in fishing). For further explanation read this forum discussion.
Learn More
- Mists of Pandaria Fishing - Describes general aspects of fishing in Mists of Pandaria, including training, equipment and achievements.
- MoP: Ancient Pandaren Fishing Charm - News from 12 August 2012. A brief guide to obtaining the Ancient Pandaren Fishing Charm.
- Fishing for trunks in Lake Mirkfallon - Forum discussion about trading Weather-Beaten Journals.
- A fishy experiment - Observations on how the content of boxes is determined.
- Guardians of Hyjal Vendors - Kaliope outlines how to unlock the Firelands vendors.
- Also in Equipment: Fishing Buffs, Fishing Poles, Fishing Gear, Lures and Consumables, Bait, Addons and Utilities, and Automation.
Comments about Other Equipment
Below are readers' comments about "Other Equipment":
Suggested addition for fishing fashions
Noor, December 2008
In addition to the blue overalls, there are the engineer-only mechbuilder's overalls, which appear to use the same model but in green instead of blue. Because fishing needs even more ultra-rare drops for people to chase after...
Also, Captain Sanders' shirt is something of an unofficial fishing shirt.
Kalfje, December 2008
You also might want the Nat Pagle's Broken Reel next to the Hook of the Master Angler
you can get both the The 1 Ring and The 2 Ring.
Marlburo, December 2008
I personally wear the blue overalls with a blue shirt.....goes really well with "gauntlets of the sea". if you want the same exact look with a higher level item you can also use "Enchanted Clefthoof Gloves"....however they dont say "of the sea"!
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Isa, December 2008
There's nothing can beat the Weather-beaten Fishing Hat. You could even go naked as long as you wear that fine hat.
Warsinger, December 2008
I usually have the black swashbuckler shirt equipped when fishing. It really looks like an old fishermans shirt. The Bloodsail Admiral set is also rather cool, especially then pants.
stormbear, September 2009
I like the "Green Workman's Shirt." I love it because it also has suspenders!
Durth, September 2009
The City Doublets you can purchase at the Icecrown Tournament look really good too. I saw a real life tournament on the other day and they were all wearing the sort of Motocross/ extreme sport type shirts.Since then my Undead dk has been sporting his weather beaten hat and Undercity shirt to maximum effect :p
InfectedZombie, September 2009
I love the lumberjack shirts with the outfit. They come in 4 colors (red, green, yellow, blue), and look awesome.
Christhina, September 2009
I love a lot of the suggestions in this thread - the shirts, to be sure, fit fishing perfectly :)
However, that leaves me wondering, what are you all wearing for leggings? I really can't seem to find anything that "works" well - so I'm currently using the Blue Overalls with Fishing Hat (which, looks good too, especially with fingerless gloves inc +fishing chant, and Aurora Boots).
But, I'm feeling like a change of outfit, the shirt works - but with what?
stormbear, September 2009
Here is what my fishing attire looks like...
From top to bottom...
Dalaran Chef Hat
Green Workman's Shirt
Fingerless Gloves
Handstiched Linen Britches
Woolen BootsBasill, September 2009
Christhina wrote:
I love a lot of the suggestions in this thread - the shirts, to be sure, fit fishing perfectly :)
However, that leaves me wondering, what are you all wearing for leggings? I really can't seem to find anything that "works" well - so I'm currently using the Blue Overalls with Fishing Hat (which, looks good too, especially with fingerless gloves inc +fishing chant, and Aurora Boots).
But, I'm feeling like a change of outfit, the shirt works - but with what?If your a female... why not try with lovely black dress and a shirt if the dress is to open for you, I might also suggest shadowskin gloves...as they go nicely with the black.. Well at least my wife thinks , and I think so!! She is the most sexy of all female fishers..and well dressed ofc ^^
Christhina, September 2009
If your a female... why not try with lovely black dress and a shirt if the dress is to open for you, I might also suggest shadowskin gloves...as they go nicely with the black.. Well at least my wife thinks , and I think so!! She is the most sexy of all female fishers..and well dressed ofc ^^
That's an interesting thought, but Lovely Black Dress strikes me as evening wear for us, not really something that seems to "suit" the role of fishing (for example, one wouldn't wear a tuxedo out fishing, either, really). Mind, that's just my thoughts on it ;-)
jeraz, September 2009
Its almost like the normal 1 but i prefer a white t-shirt :).Bongtimusprime, September 2009
Heres my Level 30 Druid Fishing at 275.
I have the battered Jungle hat, Blue Overalls, Sleevless tshirt, Seers glove with +2 fishing =), and Brown Linen Pants, finally the strong Iron fishing pole.
I can't wait to get fishing hat and pole from the Extravaganza
Al, September 2009
Nice outfits! Looks like I have a "family member" in here, jeraz. LOL!
jeraz, September 2009
Ukkokukko, January 2010
Hi fellow fishermen. I'm new to fishing (started couple days ago, thanks to this site!) and I already really like the whole thing. I'm using the "Fishing & Cooking 1-450" guide, and now my Fishing is 225 and Cooking around 250 after the first day.
I started my own fishing career with the STV Extragavanza competition, and got my fishing skill from 1 to 75 during the hour. I had alot of fun, I even could wear my fishing gear (see the link) because of the PvE realm. Some guy won the competition after some 10-15 minutes, and yelled to General chat that he's been trying to win this for over a year now. I suppose he earned that win more than me, heh.Anyways, here is my fishing gear:
http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2250/wowscrnshot010310225910.jpg*Battered Jungle Hat
*Shroud of Moorabi (Cloak, not showing but I have the parachute on it)
*Azure Silk Vest
*Handwraps of Surrended Hope (From ToC, matches with my boots and belt)
*The Confessor's Binding (From ToC, matches with boots and hands)
*Azure Silk Pants
*Titan-Forged Slippers of Dominance (From WG, works as a rocket boots for me)
*Strong Fishing PoleIf there's anyone else from Hellscream EU leveling fishing and cooking or just likes fishing, whisper Ukkokukko in-game and lets go on a fishing adventure!
And good luck to everyone with the rare catches!-Ukkokukko
Kamtastic, February 2010
She pretty much still wears the same fishing outfit @ 80
the only real change was the updated fishing hat.
Christhina, February 2010
That's an interesting view - how on earth did you get your toon using an off hand (lantern) at the same time as carrying a two-hander (fishing pole)?
Looks very interesing, would you be able please to share details of what the individual pieces are please? (Some I can guess, some have me baffled!)
Melvoid, June 2010
I have on my Angler , Weatherbeaten fishing hat, Gauntlets of the Sea (+5 fishing enchant)
Blue overalls, Captain Saunders Shirt, Blue Suede Shoes (from the Battle for mount Hyjal, btw they look awesome like blue tie dyed wellies lol) because i still have not been able to find that damm rare fish for the boots,
Azure Silk Belt, cos its blue and has a Swim speed increase.
Mastercraft Kala`uak Fishing pole (with titanium line enchant).
i sooo want the boots of the bay but that could take forever on this server cos of all the twinks trying for that Darned heirloom ring.
as For leggings its usually whatever the best PvP legs i have at the time cos they dont show till you remove the Blue Overalls.i Finally got the Turtle too the other day so the look is almost complete ;).
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Catching the Sea Turtle Mount
Lemethe, December 2012
Just caught the Sea turtle in Townlong Steppes. I was farming Red Belly Mandarin, kinda of upset about the pools being nerfed. I caught the turtle in a double catch via the Ancient pandarian fishing charm. I opened my page and saw one emperor salmon and something else weird and was like wtf. When i highlighted to see what trash i had caught it was the turtle. So it seems the charm can up your chances of getting the turtle.
Noodleguitar, December 2012
Interesting. That probably means it increases the chances to get a turtle on a cast by 20% (multiplicative). This is only true if the Turtle would be a single catch by itself without the Ancient Charm.
So if you would have a chance of 0.10% to catch a turtle, with the Charm you'd have a chance of 0.12% to catch it (correct me if I'm wrong).
el, December 2012
I changed my view to reflect what Lemethe discovered after 5.1, when I finally caught a fish and a crate in the same catch with the Charm active. In beta testing, I'd only ever caught a pair of regular fish. The crate plus fish combination suggested the Charm had a 20% chance to add anything on the pool's loot table. Normally that would include rare catches like the Sea Turtle or the Pagle fish, but those are rather hard to test. Confirmation is great, thanks. The only wildcard is that in the past certain rare or quest catches have been caught alongside a first regular fish (regardless of any charm). So we'd need to hear whether the regular (no Charm) Sea Turtle catch is alone in the loot window before being absolutely sure the Charm adds to the chance.
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GormanGhaste, December 2012
My gut instinct is that the Sea Turtle has always been caught alongside other fish, but as it's been ~3 years since I caught mine, I have no real memory.
Looking back at my post, I listed the Sea Turtle with the Pygmy Suckerfish, rather than the regular catches, which implies to me I noted it as a secondary catch.
Noodleguitar, December 2012
I found an old screenshot taken after I just caught the Turtle: Screenshot
As far as Fishing Buddy can be trusted it shows I caught it either alone or along with a Pygmy Suckerfish, like GormanGhaste also probably found.
Does this mean that the Sea Turtle appears alone in the window (before 'secondary' catches)?Corgi, December 2012
FWIW, I caught the Turtle just recently in a Salmon (I think?) pool in the Krasarang Wilds. I probably had the charm active. I can't remember if it accompanied a fish or a crate, though.
Fantasma, March 2013
Does anyone know if the turtle mount can be caught in the Fish of the Day special fishing pools?
el, March 2013
Jemi confirmed a Turtle catch from Fish of the Day pools via Twitter.
Sethalaen, March 2013
Just to double confirm, I caught the Sea Turtle just a few minutes ago while fishing up in Kun-Lai Summit at Tiger Gourami Slush pools.
Fantasma, March 2013
I'm thrilled to announce that just one week after my question, I actually got my Sea Turtle from a Brew Frenzied Emperor Salmon school! I can also confirm that I got it as the bonus fish from my Ancient Pandaren Fishing Charm. I couldn't be happier to finally get this mount! =D
Brewmeister, September 2014
I finally caught my turtle last night! I was fishing in the Fish of the Day Pools in Valley of the Four Winds and was nearly asleep when I saw something flash across my screen (it was the achievement notice). I have to say I had a hard time falling asleep after that... still so excited. XD
Yannoth, September 2014
I caught my Sea Turtle Mount July 6, 2009. I was fishing up mats for 100 fish feasts and had already gotten 400 some fish. I figured I'd get the mount if I went for a big goal like that. Now I had to fish up almost 200 of the third fish.
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Lure Masters Tackle Box
Miraclemaxx, November 2010
Hi i have been reading about this and it sounds great as each of my Fishing toon's has a lot of random fishing stuff in the bank Trophy's from fishing if you will ... What i am Wondering is does the Tackle box sit in your bags and open from them or does it take up a bag slot making not as nice and more of a Bank item ? It Would be SWEET if it just took up one slot in a Bag and did what it should help to have less in your bags !! Will this in fact be the case ???
el, November 2010
The tackle box is just a bag. Like, for example, enchanting bags, but for fishing. It uses a regular bag slot (either personal or bank).
Miraclemaxx, November 2010
Thanks EL ,
Well i was hoping it would be more of a space saving item , I am still always happy to see new fishing Gear . Thanks AgainExpand 8 more comments
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Shika, December 2010
You might want to add that you can place Elixer or Waterwalking in the Tacklebox, I found this a useful fact :)
Noor, December 2010
It can hold a lot of things:
http://www.wowhead.com/item=60218#can-contain:0-8+1Also, it's something of a skill-up item for engineers, so it should be fairly cheap to buy.
Harbin, January 2011
Love this didnt even know it exsisted till today, so buying one for bank and char.
Marlburo, February 2011
now holds volatile water
Marlburo, February 2011
as do all of the "junk" fish
Phrin, April 2011
I equipped one today, and while it will store Stendel's Wedding Band, it (surprisingly) won't store the Titanium Seal of Dalaran or the Glass Fishing Bobber.
Miraclemaxx, April 2011
So i finally broke down and made one , i was a little bummed when Zulian Mudskunk wouldnt go in it .....
I know there not in the game anymore ..... But i did fish them up so i hope they fix this .
Besides that the thing is GREAT !!!
Phrin, May 2013
Update on the tackle box:
It WILL hold fishing poles, Nat's hat, Nat's chair, the mushroom chair, the fishing raft, the Pandaren Fishing Charm, fishing line, cufflinks, ornate drinking stein, Captain Rumsey's Lager, all the Rumsey Rums (although Black Label no longer gives a stam buff), Stendel's wedding band, crates and all fish.
It will NOT hold: Tuskarr spear, Nat's fishing journal, the Angler's tabard, the string of alligator teeth, or the note that Nat sends you when you become best friends.
If you have the Portable Refrigerator also equipped, all food-making fish will go into the frige first, if there are slots available. Non-food fish (such as spinefish, and Pagle quest fish) will go into the tackle box.
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Transmogrification and the Fishing Folk
Weller, December 2011
I haven't seen anything about this yet, so yeah,
I'm sure most are familiar with it, but with patch 4.3, came transmogrification; which allows you to change the appearance of your gear to look like another item of the same slot and material.
http://www.wowwiki.com/TransmogrificationThis means not only can you can showcase your old MC and BWL epics again, but it opens up a whole world of creative outfit and costume ideas. Finally you can show up to your raid in appropriate gear but looking like the master angler you are, or pwn some noobs in pvp with fish daggers.
Here's what I've transmogrificated my lock's armor to look like, taking into account all visible slots.
Cloth Transmogrification Fishing Example
and here's an example of how my rogue looks
Leather Transmogrification Fishing ExampleI've found its been kind of difficult to find shoulders that don't take away from the outfit,
I think the uncommon offhand fish like ol' ironjaw or the dark herring would be great weapons to use for transmogrifying.
I haven't tried any creations to make a fisher mail or plate wearer, and I imagine they could be a bit more difficult.
But yeah, I'd love input and especially to see what kind of gear other people have been using to make their own creations, hopefully get some new ideas and such for us all.Paela, December 2011
Can you transmorg any fishing rod? I hear there are certain things you can't put in an outfit. The lumberjack shirts you have there look nice. :D I wonder if the 'blue overalls' look like that too, since I don't have any contest gear.
Paela, January 2012
Are there any fishing poles that will transmorg? I tried all the ones that I had and it said they don't have an appearance: Seths, Jeweled, Kalu'ak, Big Iron, and the one from Nat Pagle's quest. I thought Seth's pole might work since it has stats +stamina, but it didn't work either.
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Jellybean, January 2012
Fish weapons and fishing poles are considered "silly" and cannot be used for transmogrification :(
Paela, January 2012
So much for cool fishing outfit transmorgrification ideas. :D
Cailleach, January 2012
This is the best I came up with, I walk around with the Salty title and I hide the cloak unless I find one that's fitting, but I just don't see too many caped fisherman:
Head: Weather Beaten Fishing hat
Shoulders: Frostsavage shoulders
Chest: Seer's padded armor
Gloves: Runecloth gloves
Waist: Wisdom of the Timbermaw
Legs: Heavy woolen pants
Feet: Nat Pagle's Extreme Anglin' Boots
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Key points to remember
- daytime wetting occurs in about three and a half percent of healthy children
- two thirds of these children will have bedwetting as well - see bedwetting
it is important that all children with daytime wetting are seen by a doctor experienced with children's problems
daytime wetting needs to be controlled before bedwetting can be sorted out
- the problem is more common in girls and late school entrants
- usually wetting is just a small patch through the layers of clothes rather than the full amount in the bladder
- children list wetting pants in class as the third most stressful event after losing a parent and going blind!
- lots of patience and support are needed to correct this problem but a positive approach is usually rewarded by success
- children don't want to wet their pants
be supportive
seek help early
What causes daytime wetting?
There are many causes of daytime wetting but dysfunctional voiding is the most common problem. ("Voiding" means passing urine).
Dysfunctional voiding: Children with daytime wetting feel the urge at the last minute and may suddenly demonstrate holding postures or may "curtsey" using their heel to stop the flow of urine. When they get to the toilet the outlet valve may not relax fully and so stops the bladder from emptying fully. When they go back to their desk the outlet valve will relax and urine leaks out. This residual urine also leads to infections so all children with urinary tract infections should be asked if there are problems with daytime wetting.
Some other causes of daytime wetting are:
- a twitchy or "overactive" bladder which may lead to wet pants or urgency
- a weak outlet valve which may lead to wet pants when laughing, coughing or straining
- urinary tract infections
- constipation which can lead to wet pants as well as soiling
- structural abnormalities with the bladder or the tubes from the kidneys - suspicious symptoms include pain on passing urine, a poor urinary stream or continuous dribbling of urine
- problems with the nerves from the lower spinal cord; weakness in the legs may be associated
Daytime wetting is rarely due to disease or child abuse.
What can I do to help?
- be patient and understanding - reassure your child, especially if they are upset
- respond gently if your child is wet even if you feel angry; they do not want it to happen either
- give the child plenty of fluid during the day; children may try to drink less to reduce the amount of urine but the slow bladder filling makes it harder to feel the bladder filling up and makes the problem worse
- avoid caffeinated drinks such as tea, chocolate and fizzy drinks
- teach your child to relax and take time when passing urine; girls should learn to void with their legs apart and smaller girls may find a footstool helpful
- provide spare underwear or a panty liner for school; the smell of urine may embarrass your child and lead to teasing
punish your child for what they can't control
use diapers or plastic pants if the child is over four or is embarrassed
When should I seek help?
It is important that all children with daytime wetting are seen by a doctor experienced with children's problems.
The doctor will take a detailed history of the problem and perform an examination. A diary of time and volume of urine output and fluid intake is very helpful.
Your child may be referred to a paediatrician (child health specialist) or urologist (a doctor specially trained in conditions of the bladder and urinary system).
If a psychological problem is suspected, your child may be referred for help in this area.
What tests are needed?
Laboratory tests on blood and urine may be performed to rule out any medical conditions. Fifty percent of girls who wet during the day will have occasional bacteria in their urine.
Ultrasound scans or x-rays may be required to check the bladder and kidneys.
Occasionally a child may need cystoscopy, where a tube is used to look for any abnormalities in the bladder outlet. This is done by a urologist (a doctor specially trained in conditions of the bladder and urinary system).
The urologist may also perform urodynamics to show the unstable bladder and incoordination between the bladder contraction and the expected relaxation of the outlet valve. This can lead to increased bladder pressure, which may cause reflux of urine up the tubes to the kidneys.
How is daytime wetting treated?
Ten to fifteen percent of children with daytime wetting become dry each year but it is very distressing and dysfunctional voiding can persist for a long time. (Voiding means passing urine).
Daytime wetting can be brought under control with retraining, and occasionally suitable medication.
Timed voiding: The best approach is to encourage the child to pass urine on a timed basis before they feel the urge. This allows the bladder to empty while the outlet valve is still relaxed. This needs to be individually tailored for the child and family, especially one who is going to school. The child should also try to relax and empty the bladder without straining. Sympathetic and energetic management putting the child in control, offering reminder alarms and sticker chart strategies are often helpful especially as the programme needs to be continued for at least six months.
Double voiding: After voiding urine children count to 20 and try to empty their bladders again. This reduces residual urine in the bladder.
Pelvic floor exercises and teaching control with relaxation of sphincter muscles can be helpful, but exercises that encourage holding on to urine make things worse.
Treatment of constipation is essential to reduce residual urine in the bladder and obstruction of the outflow.
Some medicines can be useful. Antibiotics control urinary tract infections and can reduce bladder instability. Antispasmodic drugs such as "oxybutinin" do not result in long-term benefits by themselves, but may help short-term to assist with bladder retraining.
In most cases, surgery has limited success and may sometimes make the problem worse.
Where to go for more information
On this website
- a children's incontinence section
- the KEEA (Kiwi Enuresis Encopresis Association) NZ homepage, which provides resources on daytime wetting; information for teachers about children who wet and soil; toilet training for children with ASD and learning disabilities; helping children with wetting and soiling)
To contact NZCA, see the NZCA website for contact details or call free on 0800 650 659.
This is a national organisation working with families and children with a range of conditions. It can put you in touch with parents experiencing similar situations.
Postal Address: PO Box 234, Waikato Mail Centre
Call free on 0508 236 236
Fax: 64 7 853 8491
Email: email@example.com
International websites
ERIC (Education and Resources for Improving Childhood Continence), UK www.eric.org.uk
ERIC has a number of leaflets that can be downloaded. It provides information for parents, children and adolescents and for health professionals on continence issues.
This fact sheet has been produced by the Paediatric Society of New Zealand in collaboration with the Enuresis Guideline Team, KEEA (Kiwi and Enuresis Encopresis Association) NZ and NZCA (The New Zealand Continence Association).
© Paediatric Society of New Zealand and Starship Foundation 2005 – 2015
Printed on 03 March 2015. Content is regularly updated so please refer to www.kidshealth.org.nz for the most up-to-date version


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(The Texas Tribune) — Touting it as a first-of-its-kind higher ed gadget, the University of Texas System on Thursday launched a new interactive website that includes salary and debt information for graduates of its institutions after one year and five years in the workforce.
The new tool, seekUT [1], allows the public - including prospective students and their families - to access data on the experiences of graduates who are working full time in Texas after earning bachelor's degrees from UT institutions between 2007 and 2011.
UT System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa issued a statement saying that the new site is part of a system-wide effort to address rapidly growing levels of college loan debt. "We believe the accurate and timely information provided at seekUT will help students make informed decisions about their future," he said.
Because the system's academic universities are grouped by type in seekUT, institution-specific information is only provided for the flagship, the University of Texas at Austin. The data from the UT campuses in Arlington, Dallas, El Paso and San Antonio is grouped together, as is the data from the schools in Brownsville, Edinburg, Tyler and Odessa.
Stephanie Huie, the system's vice chancellor for strategic initiatives, said these groupings helped protect private student information and account for regional salary differences.
At each type of institution, and for specific majors, users can find the median earnings one year and five years after graduating, average student loan debt and the percentage of students who opted to seek a higher degree. After getting input from students, system officials also decided to include labor market projections nationally and in specific regions in Texas.
The project has been in the works since late 2012, when the system's Student Debt Reduction Task Force issued a report calling for the creation of better online platforms to help students plan and manage their higher education trajectory.
Around that time, at a Texas Association of Business conference on higher education, Huie met an official from the Texas Workforce Commission and discovered a mutual interest in collaborating on a project of the sort that eventually became seekUT.
Most of the tool was built using data from the system, the Workforce Commission and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Information from the National Student Clearinghouse and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics was also included. The use of the detailed earnings data and the inclusion of salary information for those five years out of college is what sets seekUT apart, Huie said.
"We're all familiar with surveys that make statements about the top-earning majors the first year out of college, but those surveys are often based on small samples and depend on accurate reporting of the person responding to the survey," she said.
Those who have tested out the new site have reacted mostly positively, Huie said, though some have been skeptical that it is designed to encourage students to seek out more lucrative fields. She said that is not the case.
"I didn't need to create a tool to tell you that petroleum engineers make more than high school teachers," she said. "You already know that. What I'm telling you is that these people majoring in liberal arts are actually doing better than you probably thought they were. They are making a decent living wage and are progressing in their careers after five years."
The system plans to promote the new site on high school and university campuses. In particular, officials plan to encourage high school counselors and financial aid advisers to encourage students to use it.
Huie said seekUT helped demonstrate that taking on a reasonable amount of student debt could be an investment that pays off in terms of higher earning potential. It also helped quantify the value of education, she said, noting that the students represented in seekUT collectively earned about $20.5 billion in a period when the state appropriated about $9.9 billion to the system.
"From our perspective, it's important for us to move the conversations from graduation rates to what is actually happening to our students," she said. "How well have we prepared them for the workforce? What are the results of going to one of our institutions?"
Huie and other system officials have spent much of this week in Washington, D.C., previewing the new tool for members of Congress and White House officials.
Among those who got an early look was U.S. Rep. Rubén Hinojosa, D-Mercedes.
"The UT System is providing valuable information to students and their families, unlike anything currently available," Hinojosa said in a statement. "College access and affordability is an issue that I am passionate about and I am excited that this information will literally be at the fingertips of high school and college students."
Hinojosa also indicated that he had encouraged system officials, as they continue to work on seekUT, to collect data on the progress of women and minorities.
"This is just the first phase, and we definitely have plans to improve it and refine it as we get feedback and go along," Huie said.
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with several retail pharmacy operators to help educate consumers about newly available Medicare benefits.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with several retail pharmacy operators to help educate consumers about newly available Medicare benefits.
The program was announced by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at a CVS/pharmacy location in Jacksonville, Fla.
Retail pharmacies participating in the initiative include, besides CVS/pharmacy, Walgreen Co., Walmart and its Sam's Club division, and Thrifty White Pharmacy, an employee-owned chain of 85 pharmacies based in Plymouth, Minn.
"Our pharmacy partners are helping their customers make informed health care decisions," said Sebelius. "These partnerships will help people with Medicare learn more about new preventive services such as mammograms and the new Annual Wellness visit that are available at no charge for everyone with Medicare."
The new benefits have been created through the Affordable Care Act and include a free Annual Wellness visit to discuss health concerns with the Medicare patient's doctor as well as a wide variety of preventive tests and screenings, most of which will carry no out-of-pocket cost for the patient.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with CVS and its other retail partners to build consumer awareness of the new benefits and services available as well as of savings on prescription drug spending in the Medicare Part D "doughnut hole" coverage gap.
This year, if a patient reaches the coverage gap, he or she will receive a 50% discount on covered brand name drugs. Over the next 10 years Medicare patients will receive additional prescription savings until the coverage gap is closed in 2020, assuming the Affordable Care Act remains in effect.
For their part, CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic have distributed 750,000 brochures and printed 30 million messages on register receipts for customers over 65. In addition, information posted on the CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic websites has been accessed 1.4 million times, while the CVS/pharmacy Facebook page has received another 100,000 impressions.
"CVS Caremark is committed to helping people on their path to better health by providing expert guidance, new solutions to reduce health care costs and more convenient access to pharmacists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, who are important advocates and trusted advisors for consumers," said Helena Foulkes, executive vice president and chief health care strategy and marketing officer for CVS Caremark, who met Sebelius at the Jacksonville store.
During her visit to the outlet Sebelius had her blood pressure monitored at the store's MinuteClinc to illustrate the importance of preventive services.
"We have a number of screening programs available to help Americans reduce high blood pressure and are focusing our efforts on improving the identification, treatment and management of high blood pressure," said Paulette Thabault, chief nurse practitioner officer for MinuteClinic. "Knowing whether you have hypertension and how to properly manage this health condition, including important lifestyle modifications, is the first step in reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke."
According to the company, CVS is exploring possible future collaboration opportunities with CMS, including training and educational counseling.
As part of CMS' network of retail pharmacy partnerships, Walgreens is distributing information in its nearly 8,000 pharmacies and more than 350 Take Care Clinics, in addition to providing the information as part of its Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP. Walgreens pharmacies currently offer an array of services to Medicare patients, including direct billing to Medicare Part B and Part D; administration of immunizations covered by Medicare and prescription drug plan reviews by Walgreens pharmacists.
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Corporate Members of the registered charity of Sunderland AFC receive two invites to the event, hosted by Foundation Ambassador and BBC TV presenter Jeff Brown. Guests enjoy a two-course lunch at the Stadium of Light which is followed by an exclusive chat with the Black Cats' boss.
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Microtransactions: the lurking force in video games that are becoming ever more popular and working their way into industry titles, something that some gamers increasing feel can ruin the future of gaming.
Microtransactions first became popular on mobile gaming apps, with those such as Candy Crush and even Angry Birds getting players to pay for extra lives and upgrades. These games are advertised as 'free-to-play' however, to progress fast or unlock any extras it often means looking into your wallet, and yes you can take a route without handing over any money, but that seems to be getting harder.
If you take a look at Google Play or the App Store the majority of top grossing maps are advertised as free. These companies make it very easy for players to fall into handing over whatever amount of money they decide (the Big Bang Special Edition car in Angry Birds Go! costs players $99.99) for that instant feel of gratification.
When microtransactions work they can be fantastic for developers to make money, especially for small companies or one-man teams who create many of the mobile gaming apps, but it's a problem when they ruin the balance of the game.
Take 'War Thunder' as an example, the title is currently in beta but a fantastic game as it stands already. It is free to play and download, with the in-game currency being Golden Eagles. Many players purchase the Golden Eagles to progress faster and access new aircraft, but it isn't a huge disadvantage if you choose not to. This is where I feel microtransactions work well, with a developing game that gives the money that enables the developers to improve the game, creating a wonderful developer/consumer relationship.
However, the move has now been made to full-priced games, from Forza Motorsport 5 and Grand Theft Auto V bringing angst to many players. By adding on extra costs to the £50 the player has already paid, it could just be a survival strategy for publishers, but it's an unwanted gesture to a group of people who aren't famous for their love of change.
Microtransactions aren't new to console games with Mass Effect 3 and Dead Space 3 trying it out. While the system in Mass Effect 3 worked, the same can't be said for Dead Space 3 which flopped. Blizzard even had to axe real and in-game money systems from Diablo 3 after they saw it taking away from "[the] core reward loop" Game Director Josh Mosqueria noted.
Ruining the reward system is player's biggest issue with microtransactions. They can tamper with the games core experience, and making players frustrating that they aren't progressing, not for a lack of skill, but due to an unbalanced system.
Take a look at what Viceral's John Calhoun said to CVG last year: "There's a lot of players out there, especially players coming from mobile games, who are accustomed to micro-transactions. They're like "I need this now, I want this now". They need instant gratification. So we included that option in order to attract those players, so that if they're 5000 Tungsten short of this upgrade, they can have it."
Gran Turismo 6, along with Forza Motorsport 5 has become poster children for the debate; Sony Worldwide Studios President for SCE Shuhei Yoshida took to Twitter to defend microtransactions after the price list for Gran Turismo 6 were revealed.
@Km2000gt read the posts, the game is just offering an alternative path to busy people. Read reviews when they come out.
— Shuhei Yoshida (@yosp) December 4, 2013
@ThyDarkAngel microtransaction per se is not a bad thing, how the game is designed around it could become a problem
— Shuhei Yoshida (@yosp) December 4, 2013
Still, many gamers have the view that microtransactions should not be a part of console games at all, with future titles looking more like a cash register than something created with passion.
"Why are publishers so eager to implement solutions like that? They're living in a world where the total growth of the install base of the market is of grave concern," said Greg Richardson, CEO and founder of free-to-play developer Rumble Entertainment.
Is this a good enough excuse when it's making their market angry? Respawn Entertainment made the decision to exclude microtransactions from the upcoming Xbox One title Titanfall. "We want to make sure people understand we're not going to nickel-and-dime you with microtransactions," producer Drew McCoy told GameSpot. "What you get on the disc is what you bought, and that's how we're going to do it."
In short, microtansctions are great, as long as they don't damage the games integrity, which can be very difficult for developers to get back. But, when are done badly and tip the games systems or make players feel as if they are missing on something big if they don't pay over is when it can ruin a game completely.
January 12, 2014 at 9:30 pm
You guys should really give credit to GoodGameBro for that NBA 2K14 image. That's something custom they made for their YouTube channel….
January 13, 2014 at 12:06 am
Image has been changed. Fwiw it won't have been intentional, the author will have just seen an image in google search that illustrated the point perfectly.
January 13, 2014 at 12:41 am
You would rather change the image than give credit where credit is due? Interesting.
January 13, 2014 at 1:22 am
Again this isn't my article so I'm not sure why it was changed rather than credited. I think it was just felt that it would be easier to replace the image than give credit only for GoodGameBro to later ask for it to be removed anyway. We're happy to give GoodGameBro the credit for his work, but writers can get a little skittish at the sight of having upset someone over something like this and feel that it's easier to remove the offending piece altogether.
It's late here but I'll contact GoodGameBro myself in the morning and sort things out.
January 12, 2014 at 11:11 pm
Valve module are the best , most ingame item(that can be purchased) doesnt effect the gameplay and doesnt provide advantage(not one bit)