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A two-volume set of 10" x 12" color hardback books containing the geography, history and cultures of Glorantha. Read more
A two-volume set of 10" x 12" color hardback books containing the geography, history and cultures of Glorantha.
About this project
Two Volume Guide to Glorantha
This is the comprehensive guide to Greg Stafford's Glorantha, one of the most influential fantasy RPG settings of all time, and the world used for the award-winning computer game King of Dragon Pass. The Guide is written by Greg Stafford, Sandy Petersen, and Jeff Richard, and incorporates over forty years of Greg's work on the setting.
The Guide details the history and cosmology of Glorantha, and its major human and Elder races. The entire world is mapped, with the places and people of interest for every region, as well as directions as to the future history of that region. Over 20 regions have population and political maps. This Guide is written without reference to any RPG rules system and can be used with equal ease for HeroQuest, RuneQuest, or any other system.
The Guide will be published in various editions, available through the pledge levels in the right-hand column. The physical product will exceed the high reputation for excellence established by Moon Design with books like Sartar: Kingdom of Heroes, Sartar Companion, and Pavis: Gateway to Adventure.
PLEASE NOTE: Many backer levels on the right have additional rewards added to them through the achievement of various stretch goals. Unfortunately, Kickstarter does not allow us to edit the backer text once people have selected that backing level. Please see below for additional free stuff you get!
The book is designed, written, and ready to go. All we need to get it over the finish line and into your hands are funds for creating the main Guide, the Argan Argar color atlas, and also the 11 x 17 inch poster map set.
NOTE: If you want to pay with Paypal, please scroll down to the FAQ at the bottom for instructions on how to do so.
This book is lavishly illustrated with maps and stunning interior pictures by various artists including Jeff Laubenstein, Daniel Barker, and Mike Perry, samples of which are shown here. Jan Pospisil has provided eight full-page color illustrations in the style of Angus McBride's Osprey military history books, samples of which are also shown here. See Glorantha as it was always meant to be!
The crowning glory of the Guide to Glorantha is the comprehensive set of color maps done by Colin Driver and Simon Bray. A supplemental atlas with over 96 pages of full color maps compliments the guide. This covers all of Glorantha! Due to the completion of a number of map related stretch goals almost the whole of Glorantha will be super-detailed with hex maps five miles wide (the same scale as the classic Griffin Mountain and Trollpak maps and the White Bear Red Moon boardgame) that show every settlement of at least 1000 people.
The Guide is a pair of 10"x12" hardcover books with the main text, all the art, and all maps. A supplemental book is the Argan Argar Atlas, consisting of approximately 96 full color pages, possibly longer, depending on whether certain stretch goals are met (see below). This Atlas presents the same Guide maps in an easier to use stand-alone format, much like a modern day road atlas.
UPDATE: Now that we have reached our base funding goal we are including the "Art and Wallpaper" pack to all reward levels starting with LAY MEMBER on up. This pack consists of a dozen or so of the best art pieces and snippets of the maps in a format easily used for your screensaver or background wallpaper.
UPDATE 2: Now that the 75K Stretch Goal has been met, the RUNE LORD/PRIEST Backer level and above now gets 5 posters of Genertela instead of 4, as it states in the backer text.
Understanding the Main Products:
NOTE: Kickstarter does NOT let us edit the backer text in the right column once people have selected that backing level. I can update, as needed, the MAIN PRODUCTS table shown below. The table is more accurate than the Backer Reward Text.
Add-ons available:
+ $20: an extra copy of the softcover Argan Argar Atlas. Postage included if shipped with an order that already includes other printed books.
+ $25: Upgrade a softcover Argan Argar Atlas to hardcover. Postage included.
+ $50: 5 Genertela posters (18" x 24") folded map set. Postage included.
+ $85: an extra copy of the (two volume) Guide (US Shipping)
+ $95: 24 posters (11" x 17") map set rolled in tube. Postage included.
+ $100: an extra copy of the (two volume) Guide (non-US Shipping)
+ $250: Greg Archival 8 poster map set rolled in tube. Postage included.
+ $300: Draw This! - You can specify the topic of one picture (B&W or color), which must be significant and/or relevant to the material in the Guide to Glorantha and must be approved by the art director. The backer can be named in the guide as the patron of that picture. You'll also get a high-quality print of your picture, autographed by the artist. Postage included.
+ $350: The BIG KAHUNA - If you have a bare wall that needs covering, or just want a huge map to cover a whole table, this is the map for you. You can get the entire super-detailed continent of Genertela color map printed on a vinyl banner that is 1.5 meters high and 3 meters wide (approx. 5' x 9'). Shipping included.
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Stretch Goals:
PLEASE NOTE: Delivery of the main Two Volume Guide is expected to be shipped in May based on additional material added via stretch goals.
$40K: (ACHIEVED) More colorful – We will add 4 more color plates from Jan Pospisil detailing the Elder Races. Jan has the green light!
$50K: (ACHIEVED) Even More Color! – We will add another 4 color plates from Jan Pospisil detailing the other human cultures of Glorantha.
$75K: (ACHIEVED) Go East! – We will super-detail Kralorela and Teshnos down to the small city level. This map info will get added to the Argan Argar Atlas as a special travel section.
$85K: (ACHIEVED) Super-size my Fonrit! – We will super-detail Fonrit down to the small city level! This map info will get added to the Argan Argar Atlas as a special travel section.
$90K: (ACHIEVED) Super-size my Umathela! – We will super-detail Umathela down to the small city level! This map info will get added to the Argan Argar Atlas as a special travel section.
$92K: (ACHIEVED) Add Places of Interest for Kralorela and Teshnos to the Companion Gazetteer.
$94K: (ACHIEVED) Vampires in Glorantha monograph by Mark Rein-Hagen added to the Companion Gazetteer.
$96K: (ACHIEVED) Add Places of Interest for Fonrit to the Companion Gazetteer.
$98K: (ACHIEVED) Add Places of Interest for Umathela to the Companion Gazetteer.
$100K: (ACHIEVED) Head South! – We will super-detail all of Pamaltela down to the small city level! This map info will get added to the Argan Argar Atlas as a special travel section.
$102K: (ACHIEVED) Mythed Me! - Add a gazetteer of the locations on the 8 maps of the Mythological Ages to the Companion Gazetteer. Finally a complete map to the Heroplane!
$105K: (ACHIEVED) Eastern Art - The gazetteer entries for Kralorela and Teshnos look awful bare without some awesome art to bring the area to life. We will commission at least 4 illustrations from our artists so that Eastern Genertela is as visually distinctive and evocatively defined as the rest of Genertela.
$110K: (ACHIEVED) Jungle Time! - Add Places of Interest for Errinoru, Jolar, Kothar, Maslo, Tarien, and other significant Pamaltelan locations to the Companion Gazetteer.
$115K: (ACHIEVED) More Penguins, Please! - The Guide already has 3 Penguin Atlas of World History style maps of Gloranthan history. We will commission 5 more to fully illustrate the history of Glorantha!
$120K: (ACHIEVED) All the Bricks in the Wall - We will name and provide details on every god appearing on the Godswall, as well as provide even more detail on the Godswall illustration itself. This information will either be in the Companion, OR (if we can make the layout work right) in the Guide itself.
$125K: (ACHIEVED) The Lure of the Far East – We will super-detail Vithela and the East Isles down to the small city level. This map info will get added to the Argan Argar Atlas if time permits, otherwise it goes into the Companion Gazeteer.
$130K: (ACHIEVED) Outer Atomic Explorers! - We'll commission a map of the Outer World, showing the lands of Luathela, Altinela, outer Vithela, and the Nargan Desert. We've even try to get it included in the Guide if time and layout permits, otherwise it goes into the Companion Gazeteer.
$135K: (ACHIEVED) Pamaltelan Art - The gazetteer entries for the rest of Pamaltela look rather lonely without some awesome art to bring the area to life. We will commission at least 5 illustrations from our artists so that the rest of Pamaltela is more visually distinctive and evocatively defined.
$140K: (ACHIEVED) Secrets of Jrustela - we will super-detail Jrustela, including an expanded history and gazetteer. We will provide insights into what this ruined island continent was (and better ideas about what might be in those Elder Race infested ruins).
$145K: (ACHIEVED) Exotic Glorantha! - We will commission at least 4 more illustrations that show of the rich and unique character of the world of Glorantha. These highlight the unique setting at its finest.
$150K: (ACHIEVED) Secrets of the Vadeli - we will add more information on one of Glorantha's most fearsome and misunderstood cultures. Find out how colorful the Brown and Red Vadeli really are, how frightening the Blue Vadeli really are, and why the rumored Yellow Vadeli should haunt your nightmares....
$155K: (ACHIEVED) Secrets of the Waertagi - This seafaring race was almost destroyed by the Godlearners and their Firebergs. Find out the full story on who they are, topped off with a full color Dragonship illustration by Jeff Laubenstein.
$160K: (ACHIEVED) No Upgrade Necessary. We will reformat the Guide and the Companion into a two volume set of 10" x 12" color hardcovers. Everyone who has purchased the printed version of the Main Guide ($80 INITIATE level and above) will get BOTH volumes in hardcover at no additional cost other than the additional cost of shipping this FREE extra book filled with new material. This will result in an estimated ship date of May (so we can get all the new material in), but we think getting TWO hardcover books for the price of one is worth the wait. (ps: the Argan Argar Atlas is still its own nifty map book)
$166,666: (ACHIEVED) Secrets of Chaos - The most feared, loathed, and misunderstood concept in Glorantha will be detailed, both on its nature and its upcoming epic place in the Hero Wars.
$170K: (ACHIEVED) Dark Side of the Moon - learn much more about the orb that sits above Glorantha, its origins, and its powers, including a map of prominent places on the Moon. Shine on! and wish you were here.
$175K: (BROKEN) Secrets of the Broken Council - It was Glorantha's last, best hope for peace, and it failed. Learn why the Gbaji Wars shook Glorantha to its core, with maps of the Dawn Age and the First Age Unity Council.
$180K: (ACHIEVED) Heaven and Hell - We will do a full color depiction of Glorantha showing how the underworld, oceans, earth, middle air, and the heavens all fit together. You will be able to see how the whole Lozenge becomes the greater Cosmos. A Heavenly depiction of exactly where the Hell you are.
$185K: (ACHIEVED) Blow me down! - We'll include more information on the major weather systems and the ocean currents of Glorantha. Be swept away by the details instead of feeling all adrift.
$190K: (ACHIEVED) Made your Bargain Roll - We will create a Penguin Atlas style map of the major trade routes of Glorantha, plus throw in a few "trade secrets". Find that pesky merchant when you need one!
$195K: (ACHIEVED) Turn the Lights on - We will outline the secrets of Illumination, including the epic relationship between Nysalor, Gbaji, and Arkat. This allows us to best showcase the recently commissioned Nysaloran illustration requested by one of our Patrons of the Arts.
$200,001: (UNMASKED) The Hero of a Thousand Faces - Greg and Jeff will add a section revealing the secrets of Gloranthan heroes; how they reshape the world of Glorantha, and, in doing so, become gods themselves. Gain insight into the mythic underpinnings of Gloranthan events and history. The path to becoming an immortal hero unfolds before you!
$205,000: (ACHIEVED) Secrets of the Hero Wars - This "spoiler alert" appendix will describe many of the major events of the forthcoming Hero Wars, and will provide an overview of that world-ending conflict. Sit back and watch us wreck the place! Why? Because it's wreckable, alright?
$210,000: (ACHIEVED) The Hero Wars in Dragon Pass - Our "spoiler alert" fest will continue with specific attention to what happens in Dragon Pass. Although, what happens in Dragon Pass, doesn't stay in Dragon Pass...
$215,000: (ACHIEVED) When Dragons Rise! - We conclude the "spoiler fest" trilogy with Heroquesting in the Hero Wars. Using the celestial maps of the Guide we'll show how the Sartarite rebels exploited the structure of the Sky in order to raise the True Dragon that devoured much of the Lunar might. Never in the course of Gloranthan endeavor have so few, done so much, to so many...
$230,000: (ACHIEVED) IT'S A STRETCH: At long last, in the book best positioned to contain it, we will provide an essay on the Secret of the Godlearners. This will not be trite, nor pithy, and it will bump the size of the book up way more than 4 words.
$237,500: (ACHIEVED) ART FEST! Jeff thinks there really should be even more art in this book. We will commission up to 5 more pictures of anything he thinks would fill in the gaps, and you are welcome to send in suggestions. Maybe Beast Folk, maybe the Tower of Xud, or the armor of the Tournament King, who knows? But really, let's just go nuts with art! Help us not worry about the Illiteracy Era.
$242,500: ART PART DEUX! Jeff thinks the art list should get bigger and bigger. We will commission up to 5 more pictures of anything he thinks would fill in the gaps, and you are welcome to send in suggestions. Maybe Hellcrack, maybe Arkat's Last Tower, or the Castle of Lead, who knows? Help us not worry about the Illiteracy Era.
$250,000: ART PART 3: While we scramble to think up another cool goal to spring on you nearer to the end, we'll go with more art! We will commission up to 5 more pictures of anything Jeff thinks would fill in the gaps, and you are welcome to send in suggestions. Maybe Sog City, maybe Ducks, or maybe the cover of a Vadeli grimoire, who knows? Help us not worry about the Illiteracy Era, and maybe worry a little more about the Vadeli...
Greg Stafford Interview
Jeff Richard Interviews
Rob Heinsoo Interviews
Mark Rein-Hagen Interviews
Risks and challenges
The text is already a complete, edited draft, pending only the inclusion of any additional material created as stretch goals. Art or expanded maps can introduce the sort of scheduling uncertainties that Moon Design is accustomed to and can accommodate. Our worst-case scenario: modest slippage in the release date and order fulfillment.
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If you want to pay with paypal, please visit the order page on our website:
All pledges made there will count towards achieving stretch goals. We have only put the most common backer levels on our website. If you do not see the one you want, please message me and we will add it.
The Super-detailed Genertela map crafted by Colin Driver is epic. We know some of you would like to get it on a set of 5 (approx. 18"x24") poster maps for easier use. We will fold them and tuck them into the Guide. Lay them out together on a table and you'll have a 24"x90" big view of it. As the number of backers getting these maps increases, so is the possibility that the posters will increase in size as well. These maps will not have hexes on them.
Kickstarter has limited capabilities for sending files and such. Please message me with the email address that you would like me to send the file to.
This is a set of 24 color poster maps (11 inch X 17 inch) unfolded, rolled up together in a very sturdy mailing tube. These are the Colin Driver and Simon Bray geographical maps, the same ones already in the Main Guide and in the Argan Argar Atlas. We know some people prefer their maps not bound into a book, for easier use on a table, or to hang on the wall. These maps will not have hexes on them. This item will be shipped separately from the books. The estimated shipping date for this map set is April 2013, since it depends on completing the super-detailing of the maps achieved via the stretch goals. The cost for this add-on is $95, which includes international postage.
How do I get this add-on? All you need to do is increase your pledge amount by $95. At the end of the Kickstarter we will send out a survey that allows you to specify your add-ons. You do not need to change to a different or higher $ Backer level to get this item, you just need to increase your current pledge amount by $95.
If you want to be guaranteed to get any of these products we strongly urge you to do so via this Kickstarter. Some of the core products, like the Main Guide, the Argan Argar Atlas, and their PDFs will be sold via the Moon Design website after this KS has concluded, at least for a limited time. At this time we do not know how many of these products will go through distribution to game stores.
Now that the Main Guide is a two volume matched set of hardcover books, we estimate the retail price (not the Kickstarter price) to be around $125 for the pair.
Roots of Glorantha: This is a collection of seventeen bound volumes of Greg Stafford's ORIGINAL Glorantha stories from the 1960s and early 1970s. These are the first stories about Glorantha Greg wrote and they established many of the basic foundations of the setting, especially the West. Scattered throughout the text are hand drawn maps, timelines, and genealogies. They have never been published and are available only to those who have made the Seven Mothers/Lightbringers pledge.
This is a collection of 8 high resolution color prints of Greg Stafford's original hand drawn maps - the master maps on which everything in Glorantha is based. These include Greg's master maps of Dragon Pass, the Holy Country and the Shadowlands, the Lunar Empire, Ralios, and the West, as well as maps of the Wastelands, Dagori Inkarth, and the entire world. This is your chance to own a copy of the original masters! They include details (some speculative) that did not make it onto the maps in the Guide.
Pledge $1 or more
28 backers
WELL-WISHER: The Gloranthan Tribe thanks you for your support. Please visit our website for more freebies and more info on the world of Glorantha.
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Pledge $12 or more
13 backers
LAY MEMBER: PDF edition of the Argan Argar Atlas. Let your journey begin!
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Pledge $25 or more
11 backers
TRADER: Softcover printed edition and PDF edition of the Argan Argar Atlas. All the geographical maps in one place.
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Pledge $35 or more
31 backers
SCRIBE: PDF edition of the Guide to Glorantha.
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Pledge $50 or more
155 backers
DWARF: PDF editions of the Guide to Glorantha and the Argan Argar Atlas, plus the Wallpaper & Background Art Pack. Technology is your ally!
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Pledge $80 or more
35 backers
INITIATE: Hardcover printed edition of the Guide to Glorantha.
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Pledge $100 or more
11 backers
SHAMAN: Hardcover printed and PDF editions of the Guide to Glorantha. Your name will be listed on the contributor page of the book.
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Pledge $100 or more
165 backers
DAEMON: Printed versions of the Hardcover Guide to Glorantha and the Softcover Argan Argar Atlas. No PDFs. Your name will be listed on the contributor page of the book.
Estimated delivery:Ships anywhere in the world -
Pledge $125 or more
314 backers
RUNE MASTER: Hardcover printed and PDF editions of the Guide to Glorantha and softcover printed and PDF editions of the Argan Argar Atlas. Your name will be listed on the contributor page of the book. Immediate download access to the PDF "sneak peek" preview files.
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Pledge $150 or more
232 backers
HIGH PRIEST: Rune Master reward level, plus Argan Argar Atlas upgrade from softcover to hardcover.
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Pledge $200 or more
129 backers
RUNE LORD/PRIEST: High Priest reward level, plus 4 folded Central Genertela Maps.
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Pledge $250 or more
22 backers
GODLEARNER: Rune Lord/Priest reward level, plus personalized dust jackets for both books and a Godlearner certificate signed by Greg.
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Pledge $300 or more
45 backers
ILLUMINATE: Rune Lord/Priest reward level, with faux leather cover upgrade for the Guide, personalized dust jackets for both books, and a Nysalorian certificate signed by Greg.
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Pledge $350 or more
27 backers All gone!
UNHOLY TRIO: (Save $100) 3 Runemaster reward levels shipped to a single overseas address. You do not need to specify which of you is each member of the trio, unless you think that is cool.
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Pledge $500 or more
29 backers
MASTER OF LUCK AND DEATH: Godlearner reward level, plus Greg "archival" Map set, plus the (11x17) Poster map set, and a MoLaD D20.
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Pledge $800 or more
4 backers Limited (3 left of 7)
PATRON OF THE ARTS: MoLaD reward level, plus you can specify the topic of one picture (B&W or color), which must be significant and/or relevant to Glorantha and must be approved by the art director. The backer can be named in the guide as the patron of that picture. You'll also get a high-quality print of your picture, autographed by the artist. Free shipping included.
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Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 left of 1)
ETERNAL CHAMPION: MoLaD reward level, plus Jeff Richard will run a special 4 hour Gloranthan game for you and up to four of your friends at Eternal Con 2013 in Bacharach, germany. All your convention related costs to be paid by you. Free shipping included.
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Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (1 left of 1)
ROPED-IN: MoLaD reward level, plus Jeff Richard will run a special 4 hour Gloranthan game for you and up to four of your friends at RopeCon 2013 in Finland. All your convention related costs to be paid by you. Free shipping included.
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Pledge $1,000 or more
1 backer Limited (1 left of 2)
DEMI-GOD: MoLaD reward level plus: Come to Berlin and see the complete archives of Greg Stafford's original maps and Gloranthan files. Then play in a 3-4 hour Gloranthan game run by Jeff Richard and his HQ2 Gloranthan roleplaying group. You must provide transportation to Berlin, Germany, and must arrange for your own accommodations (although we will certainly suggest locations for every price range). Scheduling must work with our calendar. Email us to determine dates.
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6 backers Limited (1 left of 7)
PROVINCIAL OVERSEER: You are large and in charge (of the Orlanthi provinces!). MoLaD level, plus a hardcover full color version of the GreGarth Atlas of Lunar Provincial Lore. This amazing collection of hand-drawn historical maps details: the history of Peloria from the Dawn to 1650 in 50 year increments; the history of Prehistoric Peloria; the history of the Lunar Wanes: and a variety of maps showing other important details of the Dara Happan and Lunar Empires. Includes attached notes and commentary from Greg. You can even help design the custom cover.
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11 backers Limited (2 left of 13)
7 MOTHERS/LIGHTBRINGERS: MoLaD reward level, plus the ultimate 15 volume "Roots of Glorantha" series of unpublished Gloranthan monographs written by Greg Stafford. Each printed volume is approximate100 pages in length. You get to pick your favorite 7 Mother or Lightbringer for the cover theme and color. Free shipping included.
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1 backer All gone!
SHENG SELERIS: Who else would arrive unexpectedly as one great, last surprise! The Son of Morning - The New Celestial Power! He and his mighty horde have thundered in from across the vast, empty wastes to claim all that lies before them. You will claim a $4500 combination of rewards offered in this Kickstarter as your tribute.
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THE RED EMPEROR: There can be only one! The Son of the Red Goddess, Lord of the Four Quarters, Staff and Pillar to God, Leader of the Egi, Shah of Shahs, and the Bright and Illustrious Emperor of Dara Happa. So powerful you can complete a stretch goal with but a wave of your hand. You will have your own personal shopping assistant to select your own combination of any of the items offered in this Kickstarter. Even though you want for nothing, we will also present you with a simple leather dice bag containing your own personal dice set cast in the finest Imperial silver.
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No matter what type of holiday celebration you have planned this year, look no further than these hearty roasted recipes. These low-maintenance crowd-pleasers are big on flavor, and perfect for any occasion, whether youre planning a formal sit-down dinner or a casual buffet-style meal. What roasting takes up in time, it makes up for with ease; with just a bit of prep work and your oven cranked high, youll be rewarded with a succulent dish thats juicy and tender inside, and caramelized on the outside. From chicken to lamb, weve rounded up our favoritesall robust and ready to take center stage for your next holiday feast.

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How could this happen? Why? Poor Lieutenant Hot_DAWG_69, you were so brave, so valiant! Why has Bungie taken you from us?
Well, according to Bungie designer Tyson Green, things have changed just too much. "The way you earn experience has been adjusted up and down a bunch of times. Items have been added and removed. New features toggled," Green wrote in a Bungie news post. "Although there's no single monumental change, the sum of the tweaks leaves characters from the Beta Build in strange shape that would be confusing at best, broken at worst."
Fair enough, we suppose. If nothing else, think of this as an opportunity to create your own Destiny lore. Your previous Guardian has fallen. Avenge them on September 9.


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No matter how much we would like to see Kristen and Rob get back together, it seems the love they had for each other may never return — especially now that they are no longer on speaking terms.
Now that Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have gotten the closure they needed, it seems they have nothing left to say to each other. They are now leading "separate lives," and sadly, there may be no turning back for the duo. Read on for all the EXCLUSIVE details.
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Talking After Split?
As much as we would love to see Rob and Kristen back in each other's arms, it seems they are both finally moving on — especially Rob.
"He isn't dating anyone, he is focusing on work and randomly hooking up on nights out," a source close to the couple tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. "There is no one special girl in his life. As for Kristen, they don't talk, they have separate lives. "
How sad! But at least the two are on relatively good terms again after their split. They met in the beginning of August to talk things through and while they might not be ready to be friends just yet, it seems they both still have respect for the time they spent together.
Kristen Stewart Is In A Better Place After Breakup
Kristen has been filming overseas in Berlin and she's finally feeling like her old self again after her split from Rob, another source told HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
"Kristen is the happiest she's been in a long time," the source said. "She feels a sense of freedom being in Berlin and is having a really fun time on the set and just exploring the city and the countryside."
We're so glad Kristen is feeling better. We hope she and Rob will eventually be able to be friends.
So HollywoodLifers, are you happy or sad that Rob and Kristen are no longer speaking? Sound off below!
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Denise ……..I have searched those headings, but and it is a HUGE BUT those headings are confusing just to attract people into the gossip site, then everything stops there, and they carry on with their own story, so I don't see what Cathryn sees, and I do not want to critize without the proper knowledge, Cathryn would have to write an entire post with very specific sites for us to visit as to see what she is seeing.
Posted at 7:16 PM on September 7, 2013
@Louie,That is why I won't do it. It's a waist of time to anybody but @CD!
I think she needs some help. The girl is too invested in these people and it's very un-healthy.
It's not normal,just sad.
Someone needs to help her learn how fake Hollywood truly is.
Maybe then she'll get a REAL! LIFE! and stop putting so much of her time chasing conspiracy theories. Even if it's true, why does she care so much?
Why does she care that we care?
That is someone that has too much time on her hands.
@CD, it's time for an intervention girl.If you have any friends at all they should sit you down and slap some sense into you asap!
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Umm… Denise, a waist is what you have around the middle of your body. Going to Cathryn's sites is, in your opinion, a waste. And it's to late to tell Cathryn to get a life. She's HAD a life. She said she's in her late seventies, has raised a large family, has been widowed for decades, and can only type with one hand ( think she said arthritis). She has time to goof off, and she's earned it. And if she's a romantic, maybe she's earned that, too. For some people, love actually IS deep and true and lasts for life.
Posted at 1:50 PM on September 8, 2013
@Imp, If any of that is true about @CD. I think her time would be better spent with her family, such as her Grandkids.
I myself have raised a family and have Arthritis. I can still use both hands(not very well) but I spend what extra time I have between family hobbies and exercise.
I don't think it's healthy for her to spend so much time on these other peoples lives.
Maybe her family isn't that supportive of her and she is isolated and this is all she's got? So sad:(
Maybe those things about her are true and has cleared up why she writes in all caps. It would also explain why she'll never be swayed. She is old and set in her ways.
I worry about her though. I hope her family didn't just stick her in a home and forget about her.
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Posted at 12:48 AM on September 7, 2013
Don't put your hands on me!
Posted at 12:48 AM on September 7, 2013
Well considering the way they ended, what more would they have to say?
He got the dogs and his freedom. She got her freedom and peace of mind.
The only reason ex's have to communicate is if they have children. They don't,enough said.
No matter what anyone thinks, I don't believe they share any friends.
Her friends are hers, they tolerated him because he was her boyfriend. Once he was gone from her life, he was gone from theirs as well.
Sad that their over 4 years together ended the way it did, but that's life.
Sometimes things don't work out.
If you're not at least engaged after 3 years, maybe he or she is not the one.
Good to get out before a child is thrown into the mix.
I think the split was mutual and drama free, which is great for all involved.
She hangs with friends and he party's, trying to find somewhere to belong.
I hope and pray he doesn't end up like some of those people he has been partying with lately.
He needs someone to keep him grounded now that KS is gone.
I hope he finds the one for him, just as I hope she finds the one for her.
Good luck to them both.
Aussie lady
Posted at 12:19 AM on September 7, 2013
HWL another one of you fabricated stories. How do you know she is not talking to Rob you don't you just make up whatever stories you like about the 2 of them and none of it is true. Have you asked either one of them or spoken to their reps and gotten and answer I don't think you have. I see your so called source is at it again telling you all this BS and you don't even check it out to see if it is true. Until you hear it from Rob or Kristen you shouldn't write your BS stories about them. FOR CRYING OUT LOUD LEAVE THEM ALONE. Kristen is out of the country working and Rob is wherever he is. So how much longer are you going to keep writing you BS stories. It sure must be slow for you if you have to make up stories about them. You can't see the truth even if it bit you on the ARSE. You don't know what the truth is and neither does anyone else. I am surprised someone hasn't sued your arses off for all the lies you write about people and don't have the facts to back it up except for your so called sources which don't exist. PLEASE LEAVE ROB AND KRISTEN ALONE.
Posted at 1:22 AM on September 7, 2013
I agree with you. No one knows what is going on between these two people. She is working on a project out of town he is working on a movie in town. So what ,and I for one am tried of the lies you keep printing. You have no source or truth just what ever you want to write, We all know that nobody from his or her inner circle would tell you anything about them. So please move on and leave these young people alone.I for one would like to believe that they were in love and maybe if people would stop printing lies about them,they may find their way back to each other. Real or fake I don't know,,but I do know when they looked at each other in the first few movies it look like love to me. It was like she could see into his eyes and couldn't stop. It was the same for him no matter where he was in a room if she was their he couldn't keep his eyes off of her. Real love does not go away that fast, and you don't get other someone that quick. I'am just saying
Posted at 11:28 PM on September 6, 2013
Oh how sad indeed. But I guess love doesnt always go in a straight line. Hope everything goes well for rob and kristen. Even though I would have loved for them to stay together forever. Sadly its over. If I had me a man like rob. I would of cherished the love he had.. no one is perfect and the meat is weak.. best of luck for the two of the ex love birds..
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Posted at 10:03 PM on September 6, 2013
Although it would be perfectly fair for me to be told to just ignore any stories about R & K, the vast number of stories about them fills my INBOX. When are these postings going to come to an end?
Rob looking sad – Missing K ?
Kristen looking sad – Missing R ?
Both R & K looking sad – Missing each other ?
In the photo of this recent posting BOTH R & K look very sad and they are together !
R & K are very young people who were together and apart for the duration of four years.
Their lives will go on as fate will have them go on – together or apart, happy or sad.
Rob is a good looking talented actor with a future in the business.
I am not so sure about Kristen who, IMO, will be an unknown in a few years.
There must be other couples or singles to cover, allowing HL to move forward.
Posted at 10:33 PM on September 6, 2013
@RedOwl: you do realize Kristen has been acting for approx. 12 years now? There is no way she will be "an unknown" as you say. Rob will do fine – as long as he has somebody out there to use to get what he wants. Look at his history compared to hers. He's never gotten a part where he didn't have somebody to use to get it. Kristen worked with Jodi Foster when she was just a very young girl. Wake up – I'm not saying you're stupid to like him. I am saying, however, you're dead wrong about her.
Posted at 11:51 PM on September 6, 2013
Well said Katie. Kristen is a very talented actress who has used her natural ability. She will do bigger and better things, and finally settle down after her relationship split with Rob. Pity Robs ego, and ambition did not allow him to work at his relationship. Kristen is a simple, home girl and she obviously did not fit in Robs partying, drinking scene. Love them both together and so sad they are apart. Hope to see Kristen win an oscar one day and I'm sure Rob will get his turn at producing and writing in the future. Who knows but one day in the future things might be different and they might hook up again, hoping. Deep down I think this won't be true because Kristen wanted someone to look after her and it seems she was the one looking after Rob and running after him and being the homemaker for him, so sad.
Posted at 9:30 PM on September 7, 2013
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HWL has no sources particularly ones that would admit Rob's hooking up randomly or share how Kristen's feeling for better or worse. Rob very well may be hooking up but someone in the know won't reveal that detail. This story is baseless and is just more of the same conjecture and speculation. When people aren't talking most wouldn't categorize that as being on relatively good terms. Call me crazy, but where I come from if two people are on relatively good terms it means they communication with each other, otherwise we's say there are no hard feelings between the two to describe a former couple who don't speak but are not resentful of one another.
Posted at 9:04 PM on September 6, 2013
Posted at 8:32 PM on September 6, 2013
If you believe the site that manufactured a relationship b/t Rob and Riley knows ANYTHING abotu him or Kristen you're high. They lie and then lie to hide their lies.
Funny Rob's friend Michelea was just in Berlin with Kristen and Jack who is in Marcus' band is there. And Rob was at the concert with Kristen's friend Gina. And Rob's freind Jamie is dating Kristen's friend Dakotae! Like you get how intertwined their friends are right? There is no possibility their lives are separate. But continue bs-ing it's hysterical.
If tomorrow they were seen together you'd just lie someone. Keep the story moving. It's what you do. Next.
Just Sayin
Posted at 8:56 PM on September 6, 2013
Posted at 9:43 PM on September 6, 2013
Her friend Suzie, who is in Berlin with her, is also dating his friend Jack, who is in Marcus Foster's band. Eventually they're bound to run into each other, even if unintentionally. HL knows nothing about their personal lives and they have no legitimate sources. Keep spinning the lies HL…
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Posted at 8:19 PM on September 6, 2013
We all know HWL knows nothing and has no sources. Its like throwing darts at a board but anyone can sometimes get lucky. There may be more true to this than any other article they have ever posted. I would be surprised if there was no contact as well as disappointed. But I do feel contact is probably rare. But then who knows? Only them. But Rpatz random hookups is right on target.
Posted at 7:57 PM on September 6, 2013
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Posted at 7:49 PM on September 6, 2013
How stupid are you Hollywood life.Every one But this site knows they where never getting back together.They have moved on.Bonnie and her staff don't know when to quite lieing about them and making up stories about them.Really hollywood life you need to move on nothing to see here enymore.
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Posted at 7:48 PM on September 6, 2013
Posted at 7:42 PM on September 6, 2013
Now this is one story I'm not going to believe. How does HL know if they haven't talk since the split when awhile back your team of "sources" said they talk daily ? Maybe they are still talking and it's their business and nobody else's and if they are not talking so let it be. Just leave them both alone
Love me some Rob
Posted at 7:35 PM on September 6, 2013
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Posted at 9:27 AM on September 7, 2013
Posted at 11:51 AM on September 7, 2013
I hope you never make a mistake cause you will go to hell no matter how small a mistake it is. Get real. People make mistakes all the time. That is how you grow and learn right from wrong even as a kid. You are a real piece of work. Come into the real world. Everyone has flaws.
Posted at 10:37 AM on September 7, 2013
Well then ……JACK HAMMER ………if that is the way you wanna go, here goes, the feeling is mutual as this also leads to the exposing of Robert Pattinson continuous serial cheating, starting with Farty Perry 17 Dec 2009, and several other woman including Caitlin Cronenberg, Emily de Ravin, Sarah Roemer, then prominently Farting Tits interfering very publicly in their relationship, the girl who claimed they had 2 nights of heavy drinking and all night sex, and the in between one night stands, getting drunk constantly and getting violent shoving a security guard in the face while he was already out of harms way and ready to get into his awaiting car, the public announcement about how he exposed his privates and masturbated in front of a camera crew to get the image of his orgasm face, and so we can carry on for hours, so do you think that he can treated for all the above and the fact that he gets verbal diarrhea when he is being interviewed and end up with his FOOT IN HIS MOUTH constantly, I think not, so be mindful when you post your observations, which was very obvious a one-off mistake and was never repeated again, whereas with Robert Pattinson the above behaviour seems to have a continuous cycle and very predictable pattern. Thank you.
Love me some Rob
Posted at 10:57 AM on September 7, 2013
Loui, loui, loui. Where's the proof? Where did this story about the girl he spent two nights with come from? Surely she had a camera phone to take a picture, didn't you say the women he was with would get a payday to post a picture with him? He's been accused of being sexual with every female he has ever been within ten feet of and there's never any proof! The incident from Little Ashes is a part in a movie, just like KS wanking two guys in On The Road. He's always making remarks to shock people, he's a funny guy! He's been called every name in the book by you haters, but without any proof, it's just that, hate and jealousy!
Just Sayin
Posted at 4:45 PM on September 7, 2013
@love me some Rob – its just a matter of time. And when it happens, I will be the first to call you out. He is the one that said he really ejaculated on film. If he was joking or lying then he has lied about everything else which includes his feelings for Kristen, family and kids. Don't remember Kristen saying she actually 'wanked' them off. Were you starting to sing 'louie, louie' by the Kingsmen? Please don't…….
Jack Hammer
Posted at 5:52 PM on September 7, 2013
Posted at 1:24 AM on September 8, 2013
*-* ( Bad Kitty)
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Posted at 9:21 AM on September 8, 2013
@JACK HAMMER ………….we all know FkPutz is a free man and also free to do as he chooses, I just responded to your comment, but you as a bottom feeder will keep on heckling about Kristen Stewart till you die, you are so invested and entangled in her past, I don't think if you go to a asylum it will bring you mental health or help in any way at all, we're you an instrument baby that got brain damaged through birth, I apologize that it caused you to lag behind in life, but at least you are trying, and that is good.I must just point out to you Kristen Stewart owns you hook-line and sinker, get some bed rest now, I am sure you will feel better in the morning, and try some deep breathing it helps, promise you.
Love Rob
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Fans of the highly anticipated MMO WildStar will be excited to learn that Carbine Studios announced it will launch an open beta period for the game from Thursday, May 8 until Sunday, May 18.
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Last Sunday night Channel Nine combined 2 of Beck and my favourite shows… The Block and Domesitc Blitz. We got a little addicted to The Block as we're (hopefully) getting closer to doing our own renovations soon.
But why does this show pull my heart strings so much? It's a truly noble concept to search for a good family in desperate need of being epically blessed and then bless them in such practical means. The family gets loved on by the show, the viewers and especially the workers, in this case the 8 Block contestants.
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Everyone of us is in a pit of craziness that we've dug for ourselves through sin. All the unforgiveness in our heart, our malicious actions towards others, our gossipy talk, laziness and all other sin has left us in total despair and deep with hurt. These families are like that… perhaps that's why we identify with them. They have lost a family member or are about to… or they've volunteered for a bazillion hours someplace local and deserve a help out.
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This is how it is… when a person finds Christ. No kidding! They get all their sin washed away, they get a clean slate, a relationship with God who deeply loves them, a spiritual family, a way to grow and live and enjoy life. They get shown through their new life and they're in awe and feeling very very loved.
I guess that's why I like it so much. Because God looked down on us, as rebellious or distant as we were and decided to create something special and wonderful for us even when we didn't want it. When we find it, we love it and we realise we've been looking for it all along.
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I just randomly found your blog on the internet today and read your wheel of life– relationships. I was very impressed and think that you know what is going on in life. I'm just curious though, what church are you apart of? You seem to believe a lot of the same things as my church. Just curious! Thanks for your blog!
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Religion menswear collection screams rock 'n' roll and gives any wardrobe some attitude. The brand started out designing niche T-shirts in the 90s, and these pieces continue to be the highlight of its collections.
Many men's Religion T-shirts feature cool graphics that take inspiration from grunge culture. Vests and sweatshirts are also available, and all these tops pair perfectly with Religion lounge pants for men for a laidback weekend look. Men's Religion polo shirts and trousers are perfect when you need to smarten up. Religion clothing for men is born of the British music scene, and with distressed designs and club culture influences, it is the perfect way to give off that care-free rock star vibe.


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John "Jack" Hallowell, passed away at 1:57 p.m. on March 10, 2012. As a member of the 157th Infantry, he helped liberate Dachau concentration camp near Munich, Germany, April 29, 1945. The following is a transcription of his hand-written notes regarding the bench he commissioned in memory of the 157th.
The bench will be on display near the flagpoles the Colorado National Guard state headquarters in Centennial, Colo., through the end of October.
Sixty-seven years after the close of World War II, Colorado's highly respected 157th Infantry is displaying an $8,000 memorial bench to celebrate its accomplishments during the war years.
The seat reveals that the 157th liberated Dachau concentration camp near Munich, Germany, April 29, 1945.
The bench lists the 13 battlegrounds on which the 157th fought in World War II. That includes two "bad news" areas where whole battalions were wiped out. Most prominent was Anzio, a beach in Italy where all of second battalion was destroyed.
Many of the Coloradans were lost and had to be replaced, but the 157th continued to be known as the "Colorado Regiment."
The eventual home of the bench will be the 45th Infantry "Thunderbird" Division Museum in Oklahoma City, but for the moment, it will be on public display at various Colorado sites so Coloradoans can share in the 511 combat days fought by the regiment in World War II.
From the start of World War II (and before), the 157th infantry was known as the Colorado Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division. It was filled with Soldiers from Colorado's major cities and most of its small towns. Together with the other two regiments that make up the 45th Division, the 157th made four amphibious landings (Sicily, Salerno, Anzio and Southern France). The worst of the four landings was Sicily where troops landed amidst a major storm that resulted in 27 drowning. Had the Germans been defending it, it would have been much worse.
The 157th got its baptism on Bloody Ridge in Sicily where U.S. military leaders also learned a lesson. Sicilian mules weren't strong enough to bring supplies up to the troops fighting in the mountains. The cry soon went out for Missouri mules. From the heavy fighting at Salerno through the rain, mud and misery to reach Monte Cassino, mules were much in evidence and some riflemen became muleskinners.
Disaster struck at Anzio. German Gen. Albert Kesselring had direct orders from Hitler to clear the beachhead. The general attacked from Rome with troops, armor and planes. The second battalion of the 157th took the brunt of what was called the Battle of the Caves. With the exception of one Soldier, the entire 2nd battalion of the 157th was killed, wounded or captured. Their efforts were not in vain as only 1,000 yards of Anzio beachhead was lost to the Germans. This heroism earned the 2nd Battalion a Presidential Citation.
By the way, the only Soldier to return from the battlefield was Company E Capt. Felix Sparks (who later became a general and then a Colorado Supreme Court Justice).
A company of the 3rd Battalion also earned a Presidential Citation in that same action. Later, the regiment lost most of 3rd Battalion at Reipertsweiler in France. As at Anzio, the loss necessitated new troops and battlefield training. Three members of the 157th were awarded Medals of Honor, including Van T. Barfoot, originally from Carthage, Miss., who passed away March 2.
All survivors of the 157th are all 80 or 90 years of age.
Gen. Felix Sparks
Only one Soldier from the Anzio battlefield, Capt. Felix Sparks, continued a spectacular career as a combat infantryman through the remainder of the war.
In the field, replacing friends who were killed in ambush, he became a three-battalion commander and leader of the liberation of Dachau.
Sparks went on to attain the rank of brigadier general and commanded the Colorado Army National Guard. He also formed the civilian 157th and served as its full-time secretary.
Sparks' remains are interred at Olinger Crown Hill. This fall, his gravesite was the site of a memorial service for the handful of men who served in the 157th during World War II.
Note from Jack's family
It was Jack's fervent hope that the bench could be displayed at the Colorado National Guard headquarters to allow members of the new 157th and others to see the bench before it is transported to its permanent home the Thunderbird Museum in Oklahoma City.
The bench was a true labor of love for Jack. True to his inherent nature to get people involved, Jack engaged the help of many to make the bench a reality. Jack's friend, Brad Sharp, submitted an initial design. Son (Mike Hallowell) and daughter in law (Nancy Hallowell) toured several graveyards with Jack to look at benches and headstones to help Jack decide which design and format he liked the best. Daughter-in-law Nancy then took Brad's original design, modified it using PowerPoint on the home computer. College freshman and neighbor Sam Landon took the crude 2-D PowerPoint drawing and polished it into a 3-D drawing – Sam is studying engineering at the University of Colorado - and has great design software! By presenting the drawing in 3-D, Jack could visualize how the actual bench would appear.
It was very important to Jack that the bench incorporate the following elements: the 13 battlefields the 157th fought on in World War II, the insignia for the Thunderbirds, and the 157th and the 158th Field Artillery that supported the 157th. Jack also wanted the bench to have a unique Colorado feel – that's why he selected the red marble (to look like the red rocks you commonly see in Colorado) and the mountains carved on the right hand side of the bench's back.


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The gates of MWC have finally opened but looks like we won't see the Samsung Galaxy S III anytime soon. The Korean phone manufacturer's next flagship phone is speculated to have a 4.8-inch display, 1280 x 720 pixel HD resolution, and a ceramic casing.
No word when this will be released officially but we're hearing a global launch so no more waiting. This means that most countries will get the Samsung Galaxy S III at the same time.


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In the day, Lee is a game design lecturer at the University of Chester. At night he works on ensuring the games are exciting, fun and building them from the ground up.
Code and design.
Antony is a Games Lecturer at West Cheshire College. He is project artist for all of Moonlit Games' titles.
Art and design
Super BLAM Arena is a fast paced local multiplayer game that supports 2-4 players. If Super Smash Bros and a twin stick shooter had a baby, this would be it.
Playing as a not so cute animal, fighting in the battle arena your job is to stay alive and smash your opponents off of the platforms. Punish your friends with your ranged attacks before getting in close for the final smash. Before long you'll master the art of close quaters combat and you'll smash your opponents halfway to the moon and back.
Whether you go for the simple horizontal smash or instead juggle your opponent in the air, you'll have fun getting the upper hand over your friends.
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You are a Commander in the Intergalactic Planetary Defence Force. Your mission is to repel the advancing ranks of the [REDACTED]; a deadly race of robotic beings intent on 'cleansing' the universe of all biotic life.
As the last bastion of hope against an overwhelming enemy and insurmountable odds, you must employ lightning fast reflexes and tactical decision making to ensure that the IPDF is successful.
You will utilise a heavily armed "Destroyer MKIV Defence Turret" capable of using multiple ammunition types and modifications, designed specifically to aid in dispatching the robotic menace. In addition, you will also be equipped with a range of deployable "Assistance Units" designed to maximise firepower and ordinance on the battlefield.
Lazerus is an iOS title hitting the AppStore 2015.
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Carried Away by Carried Interest
Leading appraisers I´ve talked to expect core institutional portfolios to register value gains averaging somewhere between 5% and 8% for the calendar year. Add in income returns, and these real estate funds should see "double digit" low to mid teens performance during 2010. Real estate is back...
Before we get too excited, appraisers are basing valuations on the handful of deals mostly occurring in prime 24-hour markets involving well-leased properties. Plenty of money has been eying premier buildings in better markets, but steering clear of secondary and tertiary real estate in lesser locations. These deals have been occurring without much regard to market supply/demand fundamentals which generally remain weak. Investors probably rightly figure it´s time to make deals in the best markets at or near cyclical lows.
But that takes us back to market fundamentals. Is there any chance for a sharp rebound that will encourage more appreciation, especially in second-tier markets? Optimism remains in much shorter supply on that question. "The 5-8% gains may be it for a while, next year may be more flat," says a top valuation pro.
Clearly capital has been making or breaking commercial real estate assets-binging and escalating pricing on the upside and more recently evaporating and crashing markets. While sidelined equity seems to be edging back into the game, anemic supply-demand may not be the only hurdle to overcome. Of course, refinancing problems and expected ramp-ups in foreclosures loom as significant obstacles, and now private equity dealmakers raise red flags about potential Congressional action to raise taxes on carried interest from the 15% capital gains rate to ordinary income tax rates of 35% in a phased in process.
The Real Estate Roundtable as well the large private equity buyout firms contend such tax hikes would stop any recovery in its tracks, discouraging investment just when property markets show first signs of renewed life and need greater liquidity. Proponents of a tax overhaul, mostly Congressional Democrats, view carried interest as Exhibit A in tax loopholes which favor a thin sliver of ultra wealthy deal hounds at the expense of average Americans. They want to eliminate the existing generous tax treatments, which allow private equity firms to shelter gains from promotes on other people's money.
And we wonder why so many new real estate opportunity funds have been created to take advantage of the market downturn-600 plus trying to raise $125 billion or more? These guys don´t want to see any changes to current tax laws--that´s for sure.
But you could argue that the carried interest loophole combined with low interest rates helped spawn the tidal wave of equity capital into real estate markets, precipitating the unfortunate 2003-2007 price spiral. Cheap leverage and the opportunity to reap huge gains off investors´ capital thanks to favorable fees and light tax treatment was a powerful elixir to encourage private equity firms to overheat real estate markets in a transaction orgy.
Do you buy the spin that savvy investors will back off real estate investing at or near market bottom, because their gains will be taxed at a higher rate, especially since real estate won´t be disadvantaged-the tax changes would apply to private equity investing across all asset categories?
And maybe just maybe, the carried interest change would take the edge off of opportunity structures and help orient real estate players back towards longer-term core strategies where the emphasis is on generating income, not gaming and trading.
Without the carried interest loophole, private equity GPs can still make plenty of money riding back from market lows for themselves and their investors. But only if they focus on market supply and demand fundamentals and less on their future tax returns. Nobody will go to the poor house if the tax law get´s changed.
House prices in Sydney are rising and show no signs of slowing. Auction clearance rates are currently sitting above 70%. RP Data results show that property values in Australia�s capital cities increased by 12.7% over the 12 months to end February 2010. In the 3 months ending February 2010 Sydney property values increased by 3.8% with the median property value now $519,000. Low supply of properties is a continual problem particularly in the sought after areas of the Eastern Suburbs, North Shore, Northern Beaches and Inner West. Whilst interest rates may rise; the low volume of available properties, low levels of new construction and high demand from buyers will likely cause Sydney properties rises to continue to rise through out the year.
If you are considering buying a home or an investment property in Sydney and need advice or require assistance with finding and negotiating the right property call Prosper Group - property buyers agent Sydney on 1300 664 373 or email us on email@example.com
2. Why do you seem to always take the viewpoint that paying more taxes is ok? I would enjoy knowing if you voluntarily pay more taxes.
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In short, the proposed law ignores the very real "investment" the developer makes in putting his entire worth on the line -- and to that extent will be a significant deterrent to the willingness of developers to assume that risk.


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New Dark Knight Rises poster unveiled
WITH just a couple of weeks until the public get to see the prologue for The Dark Knight Rises, a new poster has been revealed. And it's epic.
Showing a broken Batman mask and Bane walking into the distance, it will get tongues wagging as to what we should expect from Chris Nolan's finale in his Batman trilogy.
Clearly, fans of the superhero will go straight to Knightfall and the 'breaking of the Bat'.
With the tagline: "The Legend Ends", any manner of things could be read into what's in store.
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I could stare at this vignette all day. Deep Wedgwood feels so elegant and rich in this space, and the interplay between its warm and cool notes — thanks to the wood-frame chair and silvery table — provides a stunning balance.
A hint of texture gives new depth to an old color. Gray-blue grass-cloth walls in this entry feel dignified yet far from stuffy.
Painting porch ceilings blue to mimic the sky is a Southern tradition. For me, this one evokes those flawless summer days when the sky has the clear, pure blue of a flame.
Trend, meet trend. Yellow is another big color this year, and combining it with Wedgwood puts an updated spin on both hues.
Simply gorgeous. With its coffered ceilings, heavy millwork and white furnishings, this space feels like a real-life version of the porcelain that gave Wedgwood blue its name.
In a similar vein, white dishware looks doubly luminous against a dusty blue painted pantry. How great would it look in an otherwise white kitchen?
Subtle blue walls lend depth to this living area. They're so restrained that they read as neutral, yet they infuse more personality than cream or beige would have done.
I'm wild about this take on subway tile. Choosing blue instead of white and stacking it in a grid instead of staggering it make for a modern, unexpected approach.
Is that a Wedgwood-blue accent wall I see in this chic, contemporary space? Yep. I also love the dash of orange on the sofa, which complements the blue perfectly and jolts the space to life.
Blue is layered to lovely effect in this compact kitchen. The pale hue on the walls helps to reinforce the stronger one on the cabinetry, with the backsplash tile strip tying the two together.
Bright turquoise chairs and accents really rev up a Wedgwood-blue room. They pull out the blue notes and tone down the gray ones in the wall color, giving the space a completely mod spin.
Great Color: Soothing Blue-Gray in the Bedroom
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Saturated Color: Peacock Blues
Great Color: Soothing Blue-Gray in the Bedroom
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Market up but lawyers still cautious
Law firms are experiencing a resurgence in growth, with the Australian market rebounding in both commercial disputes and corporate advisory following the change in government.
Whether for profits or training, pyramids refuse to be consigned to history
Partners in a private practice law firm now appreciate the importance of having an open dialogue with clients in relation to their needs and expectations.
Days of excesses from boom of the noughties a distant memory
The six month period from January this year is the first that the legal sector has shown strong promising growth since the boom which preceded the global credit crunch.
Junior lawyers bring home the bacon
Only a fifth of fee earners in many big law firms actually hold equity in the business, showing a large amount of profit at the top end of town is still derived from junior lawyers.
Globalisation of firms creates better, exciting work for lawyers
The globalisation of the legal services market within Australia in the past five years has led to a sharp increase in cross-border transactions.
Women fall behind in law firms despite flexibility
Flexible work options, remote internet access and mobile phone are all measures law firms claim promote gender diversity but female lawyers continue to lag behind men when it comes to making partner.
Crisis plus confidence makes for good numbers in litigation
A mixture of insolvency-based work following the global credit crunch and new commercial confidence is driving litigation and dispute practices in Australia's top law firms.
Partnership survey shows change amongst legal elite
Law firms are beginning to embrace lower-cost outsourcing models as globalisation continues to promote fierce competition and squeeze profit margins in the legal services sector.
As partnership door closes, special counsel appointments rise
As senior associates spend an average of four years or longer in the role, law firms are appointing more special counsels as an alternative to partnership.
New recruit Nick Le Mare brings industry experience but no client base
Corrs Chambers Westgarth's new workplace relations partner Nick Le Mare was not an internal promotion or a poach from another law firm.
HWL Ebsworth eyes more 'aggressive' growth
HWL Ebsworth has grown by 24 partners in the past six months. It has enjoyed unprecedented growth of over 20 per cent in the last year to take the total number of partners to 186, among the largest legal partnerships in Australia.


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Belgian style witbier brewed with coriander, Cracao, and grated fresh ginger.
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Wachusett Strawberry White is a traditional Belgian-style ale. They use traditionl Belgian yeast for complex spicy notes and 160 pounds of strawberries per batch to calm those spicy notes with the great taste of strawberries. This brew has a great strawberry aroma and a fruit flavor that is subtly tart and refreshing; not at all overly sweet.
Witopia is a Belgian style Witbier brewed with a generous portion of wheat and spiced with coriander and orange peel. This beer is fruity, refreshing and has a nice earthy tone.
The Neshaminator – This is our take on a German wheat bock, but with a small twist. We brew this 8.5% holiday offering with orange blossom honey and keeping true to the style, over 50% wheat along with dark Munich malt, a hint of Chocolate malt, and German Hallertau and Tettnanger hops. While most German bock beers named with the '-or' ending are traditional double bock lagers, we decided to break from tradition a bit with not only the name of this beer, but the use of orange blossom honey as well. Prost!
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This is a Belgian Style Wheat beer. It is pale yellow in color and delicate in flavor. It is lightly hopped, not at all bitter, and spiced with dried Curacao Orange Peel and Coriander. It is brewed with 41% Unmalted Wheat, a small amount of oats, and the remainder malted barley. It is lightly hopped in order to let the flavors of the wheat, yeast and spices come through. It is fermented with an authentic Belgian yeast strain, which creates some very unique fruity wild yeast flavors. Overall this is a very delicate beer with a complex flavor profile of various fruits and spices.
Ale brewed with orange peel, grapefruit feel and coriander. Brewhouse Rarities.
Witbier or white beer is a top fermented wheat beer originating from Belgium and the Netherlands. This light and refreshing beer is brewed with coriander and bitter orange peel, offering a light hop kick at the finish. In our opinion, it's a perfect beer to enjoy under the sun with friends.
Malts: Pilsner, Wheat, Flaked Oats Hops: East Kent Golding, Czech Saaz


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