text:
My Dr. just gave me the new RLS drug Horizant last week. He said everyone loves it and it doesn't even script Mirapex for his patients any longer. I took it last Fri for the 1st time and I slept great, but the next am I was very dizzy and sleepy, finally got over that in the early PM. Sat I took it again @ 5pm and by 10 I couldn't stand it, I was up all night but legs with all over the place!!! So I gave it another try on Sun @ 7pm and it was even worse, OMG! I thought this was going to be so much better than Mirapex, finally @ 2 am I took my Mirapex and was asleept with the hr. I really want to take the Horizant, thew mirapex much me put on weight and retain more water. Sounds crazy but its does. Help does anyone have input on this new drug and does it take a week or so to take effect. I was ready to pull out my hair!!
I called the Dr. but I won't know anything for a day or so. Thanks!
I have been taking Mirapex for restless legs for 5+ yrs. Can't go to sleep w/o it?
- Posted:
- 11 Oct 2011 by grammar
- Topics:
- mirapex, restless legs syndrome, sleep disorders, sleep, horizant
Added 11 Oct 2011:
Took it again last night and slept great - did get up after 6 hrs sleep but that was 4 am - no jumpy legs & very little dizziness. I think because I had a glass of wine around 4:30 pm might have made for a bad night before!
Question is Closed | Report Mark as Favorite |
Responses (4)
11 Oct 2011
Hey grammar,
Horizant as you know is a realitively new medicine so don't believe there is alot of users out there yet to give you feed back. The symptoms you are describing are possible serious side effects of the Horizant and need to be addressed by the doctor right away. To read more about Horizant try the following:
Best wishes,
I've been on horizant for about a month now. When I first went off the Mirapex, I had terrible nights. Withdrawal I believe. I need to take two horizant each night. In my circumstances It took a week or so to calm down my legs after the withdrawal. Everyones different.
29 Nov 2011
I took Horizant once (I normally take Mirapex) and it was a night from HELL. I didn't sleep all night and jerked so bad, I was miserable. I'll never try it again. Once was enough for me. The only reason I agreed to change from Mirapex is I am at what I think is the limit on dosage for RLS. Seeing my doc tomorrow.
i also took horizant once,, and that was the worse 10 hours that i had, i was up all night felt like i was in another world, blood pressure was high, so it didnt agree with me,,, had to take my mirapex within an hour of the horizant,, wont take
6 Mar 2012
I'm taking Horizant & Mirapex. The Horizant helps a lot and I was hoping to stop the Mirapex but my legs go CRAZY if I try. I was able to cut my Mirapex in half but I can't go without it. This is much worse than just restless legs.
My schedule is Horizant at 4:45 and Mirapex (.125) at 6:15. I'm in bed then around 8:00 as I get up at 4:00 am.
Mirapex worked fine for about 8 weeks and then the 'rebound effect' started and I was hoping to go to something else but it takes a while to ween away from it. I would suggest SLOWLY reducing the Mirapex while keeping steady with the Horizant. My doctor says that Mirapex is not addicting but my legs have never felt like they do when I don't take it. VERY uncomfortable. Once I'm able to get away from Mirapex I'll never go back - nor would I ever recommend it. I was better off before ever starting on it.
Further Information
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar questions
Does anyone have Restless arm syndrome - what medicine do you take?
... my psychiatrist gave me clonazepam for restless leg syndrome over 7 years ago and when I was able to speak with a neurologist from the VA Sleep ...
7 answers • 29 Aug 2010
Restless Legs Syndrome - Could taking statins worsen Restless Legs?
My doctor increased my Pravastatin to 80 mg about 3 months ago. Now my RL have gotten very bad. Requip no longer works so neurologist put me on ...
1 answer • 16 Oct 2012
Switching from Mirapex to Horizant?
I've been taking Mirapex 0.5mg at bedtime for 9 years to treat Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. I've tolerated the medication well and have ...
1 answer • 12 Jul 2013
Sleep Disorders - After 7 years Dr changed my script from 1mg clonazepam to 1mg Mirapex 3x a?
... day.Worried about withdrawal
5 answers • 1 Jun 2014
I'm thinking about taking Horizant andRequip at the same time. Is this OK?
1 answer • 10 Jun 2014


text:
Video: Badgers put Udelhoven on scholarship
How many scholarships have Gary Andersen and staff awarded Wisconsin walk-ons since they arrived in January 2013: 6, 8 or 10? That was the question Andersen asked walk-on Connor Udelhoven in a trivia game at a team meeting. Udelhoven's answer: "Six?" to which Andersen replied: "Six? Nope, it was eight. But now it's nine; you're on scholarship."
Find out more about: Gone Viral

subset: commoncrawl


text:
American Musical Supply carries a huge selection of Guitars, Basses, Amplifiers, Live Sound Equipment, Recording Gear, Computerware, Keyboards and Accessories, DJ Equipment, Drums and Percussion, Microphones, and accessories. Customers who shop with American Musical Supply coupons look as good as they sound.
Get a 12-month extended warranty on qualifying purchases from American Musical Supply.
Save more on your order by checking out manufacturer rebates from American Musical Supply.
American Musical Supply offers free ground shipping for orders over $29.95.
Enjoy free shipping on all electric guitars at American Musical Supply!


text: Rule 807. Residual Exception A statement not specifically covered by Rule 803 or Rule 804 but having equivalent circumstantial guarantees of trustworthiness, is not excluded by the hearsay rule, if the court determines that (A) the statement is offered as evidence of a material fact; (B) the statement is more probative on the point for which it is offered than any other evidence which the proponent can procure through reasonable efforts; and (C) the general purposes of these rules and the interests of justice will best be served by admission of the statement into evidence. However, a statement may not be admitted under this exception unless the proponent of it makes known to the adverse party sufficiently in advance of trial or hearing to provide the adverse party with a fair opportunity to prepare to meet it, the proponent's intention to offer the statement and the particulars of it, including the name and address of the declarant. |


text:
PlantFiles: Peruvian Daffodil
Hymenocallis festalis 'Zwanenburg'
Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Hymenocallis (hy-men-oh-KAL-is) (Info) Species: festalis (FES-tuh-liss) (Info) Cultivar: Zwanenburg Synonym:Ismene festalis 3 vendors have this plant for sale. One member has or wants this plant for trade. Category: Height: Spacing: Hardiness: Sun Exposure: Danger: Bloom Color: Bloom Time: Foliage: Other details: Soil pH requirements: Patent Information: Propagation Methods: Seed Collecting: | Click thumbnail to view: By jmorth By jmorth By jmorth |
2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Atlanta, Georgia
Divernon, Illinois
Calabash, North Carolina


text:
2014 Person of the Year
Every December, I name a "Person of the Year" – the individual who left their mark on Canadian politics over the past year, for good or for bad. Below is a list of recent choices:
2013: Rob Ford & Naheed Nenshi
2012: Allison Redford
2011: Jack Layton
2010: Rob Ford & Naheed Nenshi
2009: Jim Flaherty
2008: Stephane Dion
2007: Jean Charest
2006: Michael Ignatieff
2005: Belinda Stronach
2004: Ralph Klein
I've never picked Stephen Harper because, duh, obviously the Prime Minister is going to have an impact on politics. And 2014 was no exception. In a year which was very much the prelude to the 2015 election, it was inevitable that Harper would be front in centre – would he call an early election? Would he take a walk in the snow? What would he do with the surplus?
So if you strip Harper away, who does that leave?
The attacks on Parliament Hill stunned the country and will not be soon forgotten, but I doubt terrorism and security will be the defining issues of the next election. Kevin Vickers deserves every honour we can bestow but we're singling out individuals who made a political impact, not heroes.
The death of Jim Flaherty was another tragedy that exposed the human side of politics. But with the exception of Flaherty's doubts on the merits of income splitting, Joe Oliver has largely continued on the course his predecessor set.
The real world also cast its ugly shadow into the surreal world of Toronto municipal politics, with Rob Ford's cancer diagnosis. Although John Tory winning something is a small miracle, he was elected precisely because he won't inspire national and international headlines. So expect his impact on the national scene to be rather muted in the coming years.
So we're left looking to the provinces for our person of the year. And there are no shortages of candidates.
The implosion of my 2012 Person of the Year Alison Redford was breathtaking, and might very well be the deathblow to Canada's longest serving government…Oh wait. Who's that riding into town on a horse to save the day? Why, it's Jim Prentice. In only a few short months, Jim Prentice has taken the PCs from death's door to a point where they are basically guaranteed to govern until 2020. Obviously enough, one of the all time great capitulations by Danielle Smith helped. The only thing holding me back from naming Prentice as my Person of the Year is that these "out of the ordinary" events have become rather ordinary in Alberta. As the cliché goes, these are just the sort of things that happen to governments during their 12th term.
Elsewhere, the Manitoba NDP and Newfoundland PCs are in the process of imploding, and seem destined for defeat unless they can find their own Jim Prentice. New Brunswick said hello to a new Premier, and PEI said goodbye to theirs. In Quebec, Philippe Couillard's victory doesn't feel so surprising, but we forget how certain everyone was of a PQ victory. One PKP fist pump later, and no one is talking about another referendum.
The story was very much the same in Ontario. Which brings us to the Woman of the Year:
Although Kathleen Wynne led wire-to-wire, her victory was far from certain. The Liberals were going for a fourth mandate, and many die hard Liberals privately acknowledged they didn't really deserve re-election. Baggage has a way of building over 10 years, and Wynne did not enjoy Prentice's ability to come in as an outsider with clean hands. Hudak and Horwath both had paths to victory, and a scenario where the Liberals got squeezed to third place wasn't outside the realm of possibility.
Yet Wynne was bold, and proudly progressive. Her opponents certainly made life easier for her, but she was a rookie against two leaders who had done this before. And she won. Decisively.
Though many in Ontario would disagree, Ontario is not Canada. Yet behind the scenes, the Ontario election served as a testing ground for the federal parties, and the lessons learned will be applied federally. Mulcair's sharp turn to the left this fall was no doubt a response to the backlash Horwath saw for running to the right of the Liberals. And the Tim Hudak campaign of 2014 will serve as a cautionary tale for decades to come.
Since her win, Wynne has inserted herself into the national dialogue in a way Ontario Premiers have been shy to do in the past. Kathleen Wynne may not look or sound like Danny Williams or Ralph Klein, but she appears eager to assume the title of chief antagonist to the Prime Minister. Regardless of whether or not she ever gets her dinner date with Stephen Harper, she's a player on the national stage. That will matter if Ontario turns into a battleground in 2015, as most expect. On pensions, on pipelines, on the environment – expect Wynne's voice to be heard not just in Ontario, but nationally.
The Wildrose Shrivels
It's being spun as a "reconciliation", but if reports are to be believed, it's very much the Wildrose rebels crawling back to their former comrades and begging for their political lives. In exchange for blowing up their party, Danielle Smith and a half dozen MLAs will be given seats on the government benches and a Jim Prentice endorsement for their local PC nomination. Added to this are a few token "concessions" to provide cover: No sales tax; A list of infrastructure priorities; A commitment to teaching the "3 Rs" in school. Bold stuff.
I guess once the PCs agreed to keep "Wildrose Country" on the license plate, there really weren't any big battles left worth fighting.
The great irony is that a party created to give the grassroots a voice is trying to self-immolate in the least grassroots way possible. The McKay-Harper merger may have been negotiated in the backrooms, but it was approved by over 90% of both party memberships. In this instance, Smith and her MLAs have set the house ablaze and run out the back door. Sure, members are welcome to try and rebuild, but the reality is the Wildrose is unlikely to become much more than it was before Smith brought the party to relevance – a few angry men screaming on the fringes.
As the federal unite the right movement showed, there are times when principles must be compromised for the sake of pragmatism. There may have been fundamental differences between the Alliance and PCs, but they recognized the alternative to merger was another decade of Liberal rule. You could accuse them of being in it for power, but it was still power driven by purpose.
Here? Suffice to say, Danielle Smith did not do this to derail the Raj Sherman juggernaut. After all, progressives may be the only group in Alberta more dysfunctional than the Edmonton Oilers. Their solution to the vote split on the left has been to create more parties on the left.
Indeed, while the left had zero chance of winning the next election, the Wildrose were still very much in the game. Polling this fall showed the Wildrose and PCs within a few points of each other, a far cry from the 10-30 point leads Alison Redford enjoyed after taking the leadership. The Wildrose admittedly under-performed in fall by-elections, but the Jim Prentice honeymoon is not going to last forever. There's an old saying in politics that "time for a change" sentiment really peaks towards the end of a party's 12th term, and Prentice's handling of the gay rights debate last week showed he is just as adept at creating problems for himself as his predecessor. With oil prices cratering, the PCs will soon find themselves facing difficult fiscal decisions.
This wasn't a case of "if you can't beat them, join 'em". True, the Alberta PCs are the longest serving government in Canadian history for a reason, but Smith could have won, had she chosen to stay and fight.
She chose not to. Maybe she was tired. Maybe the perks of an eventual Cabinet position were too much to pass up. Regardless of the reason, there's one inescapable conclusion. When you make as much noise as Smith did about a government being tired and corrupt – and then join them - it's clear you never really believed in your convictions as much as you claimed to.
In that respect, she'll be right at home in her new party.
Don Iveson will stand the test of time
Naheed Nenshi has built a reputation as Canada's coolest mayor, at least among young progressives. He's big on the Twitter. He's hip (by politician standards). He's funny (by politician standards). He shatters the (unfair) stereotype of Calgary as Canada's redneck wasteland.
However, Nenshi may have competition from Calgary's rival city.
While Calgary broke barriers by electing Canada's first Muslim mayor, Edmonton broke barriers last fall with the election of Don Ivesion – Canada's first openly Nerd mayor.
I crossed paths with Iveson a few times when I was at the University of Alberta. I remember bumping into him on the bus shortly after he'd been elected to council so I asked him how the job was treating him. He deadpanned a two minute story to set up a West Wing punchline ("Crime. Boy, I don't know"). That shouldn't have surprised me from a guy who tweets West Wing quotes, borrows Bartlet campaign tactics, and even played episodes at his campaign office. While this undoubtedly makes him a political nerd, you don't need Joey Lucas' polling to tell you everyone who works in politics has given a "Let Bartlet Be Bartlet" speech, or taken a "which west wing character are you" quiz…over and over, until it gave you the answer you wanted ("Will Bailey? That can't be right. I'm totally a Josh.").
No, what sets Iveson apart is that he breaks free of political nerd culture, boldly going where few politicians have gone before – into full blown nerd culture. Case in point, from Edmonton's Comic & Entertainment Expo:
Iveson took the opportunity to deliver a speech about the future of the city to a room of people who I would imagine spend a lot more time watching Battlestar Galactica reruns than Power & Politics. By coming in costume and warming up the crowd, he caused ears to perk up on important municipal issues – and not just because many were dressed as vulcans. A few will roll their eyes when they see the pictures, but Iveson instantly connected with hundreds of voters. Consider this the final frontier of micro-targeting.
This past week, the Mayor was in fine form again, using an analogy from the Civilization computer game to express the need for infrastructure investment (no word on whether he felt this should take priority over defense spending to fend off barbarian uprisings). Once again, he used a little geek charm to liven up a dry topic, thereby winning the eternal devotion of anyone who has ever said "one more turn" until the wee hours of the morning.
I have no idea what's next for Iveson. Tardis phone booths in Edmonton? An anti-zombie fence around City Hall? Subcontracting law enforcement services out to Batman?
Regardless, Don Iveson has injected some fun into Edmonton municipal politics, giving Ontario progressives (at least us nerdier ones) yet another Alberta Mayor to be envious of.
The Rob Anders Rejection Tour Continues
I know I said I wouldn't blog much over the next year, but if I have to come on here every time Rob Anders loses a nomination, I'm going to run out of bandwidth.
Here was Rob back in July, on his decision to seek the CPC nomination in Bow River:
"I really feel that [Bow River] is the Alberta I moved to in the 1980s. It's a place with more trucks, and it certainly wouldn't have elected someone like Naheed Nenshi, or other liberals pretending to be Conservatives these days. I feel a real connection. I find the people there are actually very sympathetic. They're real Conservatives and you certainly feel that. There's a strong pro-life movement going on in this riding, all sorts of hunting and shooting ranges."
Today Anders was defeated by Martin Shields, who I can only assume is a secret Liberal. I mean, the guy doesn't even own a truck.
After being rejected in Bow River, the question now becomes where Rob turns next. Wildrose leader Danielle Smith, who signed the nomination papers for a candidate who said gays would "burn in a fiery lake for eternity", has already said "thanks, but no thanks" to Rob, gently suggesting he move to the private sector. There is the upcoming Yellowhead by-election, but that's a riding that elected "secret Liberal" Joe Clark four times. So scratch that.
If only there were a group of voters who would "never elect someone like Naheed Nenshi", longing for a leader cut from Rob's cloth.
Sadly, the deadline to run for Mayor of Toronto has passed, so this might very well be the end of Rob Anders.
43 year old government proposes term limits
An Alberta PC leadership race devoid of ideas has its first eye-catching policy.
Presumptive front-runner Jim Prentice has pledged limits of 2 terms on the Premier and 3 terms on MLAs. This no doubt comes in response to accusations the PC government has grown stale over time, though I would point out that many of their problems stem from the actions of a politician who became Premier after just three years as an MLA, before exiting in disgrace after winning a single election as Premier.
Meanwhile, I'd be very curious if Prentice feels his old boss, gunning for a fourth term as PM next year, is past his "best before" date. I'd also be curious if Prentice feels this is true of the following 13 MLAs who have endorsed him:
Moe Amery
Neil Brown
Pearl Calahasan
Wayne Cao
Alana DeLong
Yvonne Fritz
Hector Goudreau
Doug Griffiths
Doug Horner
Mary Anne Jablonski
Frank Oberle
Dave Rodney
George Rogers
Yes, they would all be grandfathered in under Prentice's proposal, but this still comes across as a bit of a slap to their faces.
Truth be told, many of the names on that list likely have passed their best before date, but isn't that up to voters to decide? Admittedly there are safe ridings, but as Rob Anders learned this spring, open nominations are a method of removing some rot, without forcing out good politicians.
This is nothing more than a gimmicky proposal that would merely drive experienced politicians out of office. The PCs need to change now, and by exempting current MLAs, this would not lead to any changes until long after Prentice leaves office.
In the Record Books
These are not happy days for the party which has ruled Alberta since before Happy Days ever aired, but the PCs had something to celebrate this weekend as they passed Ontario's Big Blue Machine Nova Scotia's Big Red Machine to become the longest serving government in Canadian history.
There are many reasons for their longevity. An ability to portray themselves as the true defenders of Alberta against the federal government. Leveraging the resources that come with power to their maximum advantage. Inept opposition parties, who were not helped by the actions of their federal counterparts.
But above all else, the Alberta PCs are still ticking because they have shown an uncanny ability to adapt and evolve. The party would have ended in 1993 if Ralph Klein hadn't completely shaken up the establishment and their approach to government. It would have ended in 2012 if Alison Redford hadn't flown in to rebrand, sucking up votes on the left of the political spectrum.
And it will end in a year or two if Jim Prentice isn't able to adapt again.
Rob Anders courts the truck vote
Oh Rob Anders, don't you ever change:
"It's a place with more trucks, and it certainly wouldn't have elected someone like [Calgary mayor] Naheed Nenshi, or other liberals pretending to be Conservatives these days. I feel a real connection."
-Rob Anders, on his decision to seek the Conservative nomination in Bow River
Politicians in Cowboy Hats
For a brief history of Stampede fashion, you can read the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2013 round-ups – or "100 Years of Bad Photo-Ops"
This week's pilgrimage of politicians to the Stampede was met with less fanfare than some years gone by. This wasn't the first rodeo for any of the party leaders, and ever since the leather vest incident, wardrobes are vetted by dozens of staffers and stylists. So there were few surprises and few opportunities to ridicule.
And, let's be honest, everyone was there for the Shat.
Which kind of makes me sad Jack Layton isn't around anymore. Mulcair? He's supposed to be in town this weekend (if Harper lets him), but I see him as more of a Picard than a Kirk fan. Or maybe Riker – post beard.
That left the spotlight squarely on Justin Trudeau, flanked by local Liberal candidates who are trying to go where no Calgary Liberals have gone before (at least in the last 40 years) – to Ottawa.
Fresh off a victory of sorts in Fort McMurray – the heart of the oilsands – there are high hopes for a Calgary breakthrough. Ironically, it may be a Trudeau who finally puts the ghost of the NEP to bed in Alberta.
With what now seems like a yearly tradition – an Alberta PC leadership race – in full swing, I've taken the opportunity to rank the would-be-Premiers by their Stampede wardrobes. After all, the PC constitution forbids them from talking about policy, so what else are Albertans going to base their decision on?
Finishing third, and the winner of "worst dressed" this year, is Tom Lukaszuk. I recognize he spends 30 minutes on his hair every morning, but surely he could have donned a cowboy hat just this once? All I'm asking for is the bare minimum effort.
In second, Ric McIver gives it the bare minimum effort, wearing jeans and at least carrying a hat around.
Like the leadership race itself, there was never any doubt about who would win this fashion round-up. Jim Prentice has been a Stampede All-Star over the years – he rides a horse, throws a breakfast, and makes a wide range of outfits work.
And, finally, there is Naheed Nenshi, who this week passed the Calgary Tower as the city's most photographed landmark.


text:
Search by Keyword
Precious Metal Film Formation Methods
Everything required for precious metal film formation, from sputtering targets and vapor deposition materials to thick film pastes, plating processes, and plating equipment.
Electrical Relay and Connection Technology
Essential products for a range of electrical and electronic devices, including electrical contact materials, rivet contacts, crossbar contacts and bonding wires.
Joining Technology
Materials and technologies for superior precision joining of a range of items, from electronic to semiconductor components, from aerospace to industrial devices, and even decorations.
Equipment and Measuring Devices
Various materials and manufacturing technologies which is , platinum-centered, for laboratory equipment requiring high reliability in harsh environments and , etc.
Advanced Technology
From manufacture and supply of precious metal compounds used in many industries, development of catalysts for polymer electrolyte fuel cells and other superior catalysts.
Medical Uses
Consignment manufacturing of high performance in-vitro diagnostics and other test kits using technologies to manufacture gold colloids and to bind proteins to gold colloids and, etc.
Environmental Technology
Providing solutions from recovery and refining of precious metals in scrap material, and remanufacture into products, to precious metals recovery systems and recycling of precious metals in vehicle mufflers.
- 2015.02.24
- TANAKA to Have Exhibit at FC EXPO 2015(PDF:167KB)
- 2015.01.15
- Successful Development of a New Catalyst for Efficiently Collecting Tritium in Nuclear Fusion Reactors(PDF:648KB)
- 2014.11.18
- World's First Success in Development and Formation of Platinum-based Metallic Glass Powder for 3D Printers(PDF:391KB)
- 2014.11.04
- Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo to Commence Provision of Spark Plug Electrode Platinum Tip Able to Halve Material Costs(PDF:243KB)
- 2014.10.29
- TANAKA to Commercialize Dye for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells Developed by The University of Tokyo to Be Able to Generate Power from Near Infrared Light(PDF:395KB)


text:
Private health insurance
Health Partners
More than just a health fund
Call 1300 113 113
Adelaide, SA 5000
Health Partners specialise in hospital cover, private health insurance and extras cover. After 70 years in the business, we have become the largest South Australian based health fund, with membership now totaling over 33,000 - covering more than 70,000 people.Peoplecare
Health cover full of MWAH!
Private Health Insurance
Wollongong, NSW 2500
At Peoplecare, we genuinely love people. And that means giving you more of the things you love and less of the things you don't. So if you're looking for cover, or need a hand with anything to do with your health cover, just give us a buzz.Choosewell Health Insurance
Compare Health Insurance
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Choosewell Health Insurance will help you find the perfect health insurance cover that is just right for you. Whether you are a single individual, couple, family or pensioner you can choose from a large range of options from quality health insurance companies and get discounted prices. Enjoy higher rebates and lower premiums so you can save your hard earned cash.Best Health Insurance
Vaucluse, NSW 2030
Compare health insurance and select the best offer that meets your needs.It is easy.
Cigna Global
International Health Insurance
Expatriate Medical Plan
Greenock, Scotland, G2 5SG
Across Australia and other countries around the world, Cigna Global is a provider of international medical insurance to over 700,000 expatriates with different health needs.Visit the Cigna Global website to find out more about the health cover and peace of mind that this class leading insurance brand can bring to your life.
Suncorp Life Insurance
Brisbane, QLD 4001
How long would your family be able to continue your current lifestyle if you were no longer in the picture? Nobody likes to think about tragedy striking and the impact it could have on loved ones' lives but it is a real possibility you can prepare for. Consider Suncorp Life Insurance.GIO
Life Insurance & Funeral Insurance
Sydney, NSW 2001
Offering a range of Australian life insurance options, GIO can help to protect your future and that of your family. From Life Protect insurance, which offers a lump sum payment to help secure your family's way of life, to Accidental Injury insurance, which allows you some time to relax and recover in case of an accident. Get a quote in minutes, and enjoy peace of mind today.Pilates 4 You - Sydney
Seaforth, NSW 2092
Australia's most popular Pilates. 50 classes each week in 20 Sydney suburbs. Our famous exercise system makes you fitter, slimmer & stronger. Aches & pains disappear. Quick & lasting results.GMF Health Insurance
Kalgoorlie WA, WA 6433
GMF Health has been providing Australians with great value, affordable health cover for 60 years. We offer simple, easy to understand health cover options so you know exactly what you're covered for.Health Insurance Fund
Health and Travel Insurance
Perth, WA 6847
HIF offers affordable health insurance services such as Travel and Dental to help our members and their dependants lead healthy and happy lives.


text:
Containers & Totes
Conveyors & Sorters
Energy & Sustainability
Inventory & Picking
Lift Trucks & Accessories
Loading Dock Equipment
Materials Handling & Warehouse Ergonomics
Mobile & Wireless
ProMat 2015
Shipping Pallets
Storage Systems
All critical topics or View all topics
During this Webcast you'll learn how the latest generation of robotics systems, which incorporate vision, mobility, autonomous navigation, complex manipulation and motion control, can be used in a wide variety of appliations such as picking, placing, order fulfillment, palletizing, depalletizing, loading, unloading and many other areas.
View more webcasts
Comprehensive information on the types and uses of packaging in material handling and warehousing with an emphasis on reusable and eco packaging.
Packaging Resources
Packaging and Shipping EfficienciesUnited Pallet Services to partner with Virginia Tech for ProMat 2015 pallet education session
Posted 03/02 · 02:38 PM · MMH Editorial
Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design (CPULD) at Virginia Tech University to discuss advantages and disadvantages of all types of pallets.
News •
Packaging •
Pallets •
Education •
Best Practices •
ProMat •
ProMat 2015 •
Virginia Tech •
United Pallet Services •
Pack Expo East gets warm welcome in Philadelphia
Posted 03/02 · 01:53 PM · MMH Editorial
The first regional Pack Expo show in the Northeastern U.S. exceeds expectations with 6,500 attendees and nearly 400 exhibitors.
Expo Pack México gears up for 30th event
Posted 02/26 · 10:41 AM · MMH Editorial
Event size has increased more than 200-fold since 1985.
News •
Supply Chain •
Packaging •
Trade •
Pack Expo •
Food and Beverage •
Mexico •
enVista announces strategic partnership with modality solutions
Posted 02/25 · 09:47 AM · MMH Editorial
Alliance enhances biopharmaceutical cold chain solutions and enVista's cold chain capabilities.
Premier Tech Chronos acquires Brazil company
Posted 02/23 · 01:57 PM · MMH Editorial
Founded in 1993, Almeida Martins provides material handling and robotic solutions to more than 800 companies in Brazil.
News •
Materials Handling •
Packaging •
Robotics •
Brazil •
Premier Tech •
RPA Announces Reusable Packaging Forum
Posted 02/23 · 01:55 PM · MMH Editorial
RPA creates opportunity for supply chain professionals to benchmark, discuss, and solve challenges with reusables.
Storopack acquires long-term trade partner Alternative 1999
Posted 02/23 · 01:45 PM · MMH Editorial
Storopack now has its own subsidiary in the Italian market.
Basco acquires Phoenix-based Sun West Container
Posted 02/19 · 03:34 PM · MMH Editorial
With a combined 90 years of experience in the Southwest, packaging and container leaders unite to enhance geographic reach.
News •
Packaging •
Containers •
Business •
Pregis celebrates its 10th anniversary
Posted 02/19 · 01:26 PM · MMH Editorial
Company launches next generation inflatable and foam-in-place solutions.
CeMAT teams up with Empack and Label&Print to offer extended coverage of packaging technology
Posted 02/10 · 11:09 AM · MMH Editorial
Organizers of all three trade shows expect significant synergies from new partnership.
News •
Technology •
Packaging •
Logistics •
CeMAT •


text:
SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL: Lumberjacks seek fourth straight win
Wins are becoming imperative for the Brainerd Lumberjacks as the Midwest Premier Football League regular season winds down.
Brainerd plays the Minnesota Phoenix at Woodbury High School at 5 p.m. Saturday. The Lumberjacks are 3-3, winning their last three games. The Phoenix are 5-1 and in first place in the MPFL.
Get the full story
Subscribe or Log In
Are you a newspaper subscriber but you don't have a Digital Access account yet? Activate your account.
You will need your subscription account number and phone number. Not sure if you have an account? Call 218-855-5897 and we can help you.


text:
Get Instant Pricing with Edmunds Price Promise℠
1Look for "Special Offers" on a specific car
2Get your upfront, locked-in price from the dealer
3Go to the dealership to buy your car with no haggle
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan 4dr Sedan
My wife bought this car new and currently has 99,000+ miles on it. It's had a full brake job, tires, normal stuff. Gets 25 mpg in everyday driving, outstanding! Nice big safe roomy automobile. Minus, you never have to wory about an oil change, it does this itself, just change filter. Dealer said normal for 2-3 quarts every 3000 miles. An aluminum engine you know. GM must fix this problem before we'll consider another Caddy.
the full review
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan DTS 4dr Sedan
This car has a great ride, great performance, and very comfortable seating. I love the steering wheel controls for the radio, gotta have that. This car has two personalities, if you drive conservatively you'll get really good gas mileage, I average about 20.5 miles per gallon this way (city & hwy combined). However, if you want to drive fast, it will do that too, without hesitation. It will go like a scalded dog, but the gas mileage will drop to about 16 mpg. Its highway mileage is superb, about 23 mpg.
the full review
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan DTS 4dr Sedan
I bought this car from an auction and I love it. I have had no problems so far. This is my 3ed Cadillac, I had two Eldorados before this one, but I had many problems with the other two. Its performance is great and so is its handling. You have a lot of confidence behind the wheel. It is also a very nice looking car, the people who I worked with thought it was a Mercedes. I just laughed.
the full review
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan DTS 4dr Sedan
The DeVille is a good looking car and it is fun to drive. I have not had any major problsms with it yet.
the full review
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan DHS 4dr Sedan
The trade-off between handling and comfort is excellent. For a large heavy car with a relatively powerful V8,the fuel ecomony is very good. I changed the front tie-rods and front engine mount after 60,000 miles. Also, the front seat warmers no longer work and the Northstar engine burns oil. Other than that, this is a great car.
the full review
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan 4dr Sedan
Great ride with superior fuel economy. Last week I drove to Austin, TX from Houston, TX and returned. The highway speed was averging 60 mph, and the mpg was 29.
the full review
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan 4dr Sedan
Purchased my 2000 Cadillac DeVille with 2,000 miles on it. I had a Lincoln Town Car. The DeVille handles better and has better acceleration. It gets good gas mileage. the sun visor too low for tall people though. GM's engineers have changed this for 2001. I have not experienced any major problems with this car. The check engine light came on once. It was repaired with no problems at the dealer. The Cadillac DeVeille comes witrh a good warranty. The Northstar engine usees minimal oil every 2,000 - 3,000 miles. Just add a quart and keep driving. the front windshield had an airleak which made noise, but this was repaired by my dealer at 3,000 miles and is now OK. This car's windshield is known to be poorly sealed at factory.
the full review
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan DHS 4dr Sedan
Wonderful automobile! Reliable,
comfortable, quiet, easy to maintain.A
tie rod repair under warranty and new
brakes after 60000 are only major
repairs so far.
the full review
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan 4dr Sedan
I love the car. The Northstar is worth
it's weight in gold. This car gives you
the same luxury of car 10000-30000
more. Regular gas, yes!!!. Comfort, oh
hell yes!. The only thing I don't like
is all the plastic and the fit and
finish. Other than that, this car is
off the chain!! Love daddy's caddy
the full review
2000 Cadillac DeVille Sedan 4dr Sedan
Excellant maintenance and repair
experience so far. ONLY a tie rod
replacement at about 24000 miles ruins
a perfect performance.
the full review
See which cars and trucks our editors recommend
Write a review and rate your own car.
Help | About Us | Contact Us | Careers | Affiliate Program | Dealer Center | Privacy Statement | Visitor Agreement | Membership Agreement
Your Ad Choices | Site Map | Glossary | Mobile | Developers
Follow Edmunds
© Edmunds.com, Inc.
† Edmunds.com received the highest numerical score in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Third-Party Automotive Website Evaluation Study℠. Results based on responses from 3,381 responses, measuring 14 companies and measures third-party automotive website usefulness among new and used vehicle shoppers. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed from January 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.


text:
where can I learn more about CSS and XHTML, and about creating a custom theme.
where can I learn more about CSS and XHTML, and about creating a custom theme.
You can learn about them at google. Seriously, google CSS and start from there :)
As for themes, start at Theme Development, but I'd suggest getting a basic understanding of HTML first.
ok. I'm looking through Theme Development right now and I feel like I'm reading another language.. I think I have a vague Idea of html but will start from there.. Thanks
Heh! It always starts that way, marito. Don't worry. :)
The other way to start is find a theme that looks kinda like you want and start playing. Don't be afraid to screw everything up (but do keep backups).
LoL... I've screwed everything up so many times... I think I'm over that part... I have a theme in my head. I just need to get it out! I found a site that takes you step by step through html and css and other things..
seems simple enough..
Thanks Ipstenu
what program can i use to create my theme? i know to use notepad to edit and create..
Piece of paper? No, really, my best themes were doodled on the train home from work. Notepad is fine. You may want to look into TextPad, or some other app with context highlighting. It's not required, but I find it helps.
great.. well i'm off to see what i can do.
I posted a link yesterday to a few excellent resources for themes, and even a theme generator.
whats the thread name?
is it possible to have a main page without it being a blog?
I guess I would like to re format my main page. I'm Playing around with wordpress on my local server so i don't mes up anything on my blog.
I'm looking to make my main page a welcome page and then have the different blogs for each categories on different pages.
You can make a page static for use as a main page if you like.
ok.. by the way thanks for all the help Saurus. I'm on almost to the point where i can start designing my theme..
can i find the way to making the page static on the wordpress files?
I've found some info that has changed my mind..LoL... Thanks
This topic has been closed to new replies.


text:
All should helpSubmitted by Guest757 (not verified) on Wed, 12/08/2010 - 6:16pm.
Why doesn't the area schools and churches all get involved with this one.It would be a great teaching lesson for the children. and what about all the local hotels. The hotels all have small personal items IE soaps, hand lotions, shampoos, razors etc.... If each hotel gave some the boxes for the soldiers would be packed.. We all have to help.... »
Reply |


text:
Category Archives: Biz Tips
5 Things to Look For in a Mentor
A mentor is an invaluable resource for the young entrepreneur. A mentor is someone who has taken the journey you want to take, someone who's been there before. They are a valuable resource who you can turn to when you've hit a stumbling block. So, how do you get one?
There are plenty of places where entrepreneurs gather: conferences, MeetUp groups, online communities.
Here are our top 5 things to look for when trying to find a mentor:
1. Chemistry
If you're going to be working with a mentor, you want good chemistry. You want someone you feel comfortable talking to and confiding in. Before you consider an specific entrepreneur as your mentor, do some research on them. What do they value? What kind of business do the have? What do people have to say about working with them? Chances are, if they're in a similar business as you, they'll have similar values.
Before you ask them to be your mentor, meet with them for coffee. See how you get along.
2. Availability
It's no secret that entrepreneurs are busy people. When looking for a mentor, you need to find someone who is available to help you. When searching for your mentor, do fool around. Ask them if they're interested in mentoring. Ask them if they have the time to take that on. There is another person involved here. They should know their limitations. In that same vein, figure out what you want from your mentor. Do you want to meet for coffee once a week, once a month? Do you want to go out to dinner twice a week? Do you want to be able to call them at any time? Figure out what your time demands are and see if their availability matches.
3. A positive attitude
This might seem like an obvious one, but you'd be surprised. Feel out your potential mentor. If you're sensing some hidden resentment, it's probably there. You want someone who will encourage you and help you grow. Don't let a negative mentor drag you down. On the flip side, be careful that you don't mistake cautious optimism and a realistic thought with negativity. Even if a mentor has a reserved opinion, they can still be helpful for your navigation of the startup world.
4. Respect
Does your new mentor treat you as an equal? Or are they condescending? Even if you're a young or new entrepreneur, you still deserve respect. Find a mentor that will treat you as an equal. They should hear you out; all your thoughts, fears, concerns, and plans are valid. You should also have a high level of respect for them. If not, why did you want them to be your mentor in the first place?
5. Open mind
Just because your mentor has been through the startup/entrepreneurial process, doesn't mean that's the only way to do it. You want to find a mentor who can recognize there are different ways to achieve a goal. Someone who says, "This is how we did it. Your way might work, too." You don't have to take every piece of advice they give you as gold. You want someone whose experience you can learn from, not someone who will just tell you what to do.
What do you look for in a mentor? Where did you find your mentor?
Share in the comments below!
The 20 Most Common Job Interview Questions
Let's face it. At some point in your life, you're going to have to go to a job interview. And, whether that job is for pizza delivery or the CEO position in a Fortune 500, some of those questions are going to be the same.
Here's a list of the 20 most common job interview questions you need to be ready to answer.
1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
This is time for a pitch, not a narrative on your complete job history.
2. How did you hear about this position?
Make sure you mention any connections you have with the company.
3. What do you know about the company?
Make sure you do a little research before your interview so you have some things to say here.
4. Why do you want this job?
Show your enthusiasm and passion. Talk about why this position is perfect for you in particular.
5. Why should we hire you?
Again, focus on your passion and experience. If you don't have any experience, find something else in your background that will make you stand out.
6. What are your strengths?
Focus on the positives; don't use negative terms (like "I don't" or "I can't"), even if they turn into positives. Be honest. It's not a game. Don't try to figure out what the interviewer wants.
7. What do you consider to be your weakness?
Again, be honest. "I don't have any weaknesses" isn't true. If you have anecdotes, tell them how you plan on working on your weakness.
8. What is your greatest professional achievement?
Make sure you give them the situation and the assignment, so the interviewer has context for what you accomplished.
9. Tell me about a challenge or conflict you've faced at work, and how you dealt with it.
Like question 8, make sure you give the interviewer context.
10. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Essentially, do you have realistic goals for your career, are you ambitious, and does the position you're interviewing for fit into your long term career goals.
11. What's your dream job?
Another question to discuss your goals and ambitions.
12. What other companies are you interviewing with?
This time, you should be more vague. Saw you are exploring other similar opportunities that utilize the same skills and talents.
13. Why are you leaving your current job?
Keep it positive.
14. What are you looking for in a new position?
What you're looking for should line up with what the position offers.
15. What type of work environment do you prefer?
It should be the kind of environment the position offers.
16. What's your management style?
This gives you the chance to show you know what kind of techniques are out there and the ability to modify to a situation.
17. How would your boss or coworkers describe you?
Try to find strengths you haven't talked about already.
18. How do you deal with stress?
Specific examples of stressful situations help here.
19. What are your salary requirements?
There are places online where you can research what someone in the position would typically get. Try Glassdoor. Or, you can even Google what they typical salary is.
20. Do you have any questions for me?
Have a few things prepared that you want to ask.
What questions do you hear most often in interviews? How do you answer any of the questions above? Share in the comments!
3 Career Tips for the Graduating Class
Graduation is still a few months away, but it's not too early to start looking a how you want to enter the job market. So, what is the graduate going to do? Where should you start? Here are our 3 career tips for the graduating class.
1. Strategy
You want to have a goal when looking for your first job. Don't approach it with an "I'll take whatever I can get" attitude. How does your first job help you achieve greater career goals? Now, it might be that you don't know what your greater career goals are. That's okay, too. In that case, the goal of your first job will be to help determine what your long term goals are. If you really like what you're doing, maybe this is the industry you want to stay in. If you hate it, you need to explore other areas.
2. Find an expert
You are not the first person to go on this journey. Plenty of other people have been there before. If you think you know where you want your career to go, find someone who has done it before and ask for advice. This means looking beyond your family and escaping the halls of academia. Your professors can help you if you want a career as a professor. Unless you plan on following in your parents' footsteps, they can't help you, either.
It's easier than you think to find an expert. Start by going to a company website and searching through their contact information. You may not get a response on the first go, but if you're up front about wanting to talk about an industry, many people are happy to talk about their careers.
Another way to find an expert is to go to a conference or convention. You may even be able to find a representative at a job fair.
3. Don't go to grad school
Right away. Higher education is great and, in some cases, beneficial. But, is it beneficial in your case? Don't commit to 5, 10, 15 more years of school unless you know that's where you need to be.
What are your tips for the graduating class? What do you wish you knew before entering the job market? Share in the comments!
5 Email Management Tips to Reclaim your Inbox
According to the McKinsey Global Institute, the average employee spends 28 percent of their time managing email. Are you buried in your inbox?
Here are 5 tips on how to manage your email and take control of your email.
1. Move everything out of your inbox
If you have thousands of emails in your inbox, move them all to the archive and empty your inbox folder. That cleans out your inbox immediately, giving you the chance to start fresh.
2. Process those archived emails
Instead of taking a big chunk of time to go through all the archived emails, carve out a time daily to tackle a little chunk of them at a time. It might not get the job done fast, but it will give you the opportunity to delete or file those old emails without having them looming over you in your inbox.
3. Automate your inbox
There are some processes you can program your email client to do automatically. For example, do you want your emails from your boss to always go into the same folder? Set it up. Are there certain subject lines that should be flagged? Set it up. Putting filters into place will keep everything organized. And, this filing system will come in handy when you're working through your backlog of emails.
4. Find the time
You shouldn't be checking your emails every second of the day. Set up a schedule for when you check your emails. That way, when you focus and work on a project, you can focus and work on a project without being interrupted by an email alert. Stick to this schedule. It will help you organize emails and will also make you more productive in other areas.
5. Delete
Not every email needs to be save, archived, or filed. Some emails, like the "Got it!" or "Thanks!" responses, might serve as a purpose in showing they your communications were received, but it's not necessarily something that needs to sit around in your inbox forever. Don't be afraid to delete emails that you don't need. And, if you delete something by accident, you can always ask someone to send it again.
What are your tips for managing your inbox? What definitely doesn't work? Share in the comments below!
5 Ways to Invest in Yourself
Are you working in a job you hate just to make ends meet? Are you afraid of taking that leap into becoming an entrepreneur? You can work in a job you love and still save for retirement. Here are our top 5 ways to invest in yourself and in your job future.
1. Go to a conference
If you have an interest in something, chances are there's a conference about it. Getting to that conference is a great way to invest in yourself. You'll meet people who share your interests, and, better, you'll meet people who are working in the job you want. Talk to people. Make it known what your interests are. Don't just walk the exhibit hall. See if you can find a group going to lunch or out for drinks. This is a great way to meet some people, but don't forget to follow up with people.
Networking tip: Monday is the only bad day to follow up with people. Your email will be lost in the shuffle of the new week.
2. Participate in local events
Whether it's a local performance, a gym class, or a local Meetup.com group, you should find ways to get out into your local community to start making connections. If you don't tend to be a very social person, set some goals for yourself and ease into it.
3. Take a class
Improving yourself is a great way to invest in your future. What's something you wish you'd learned but never did? Find the time to take a class or get a tutor. It doesn't have to be applied astrophysics. Language tutors are everywhere. Community colleges offer a variety of classes to choose from. Pick something you think you'll enjoy and dive in.
4. Earn a certification
If your dream job is in a field that requires a certification, there's no reason to wait. It's just another way of investing in yourself and your future.
5. Take a Myers-Briggs test
The Myers-Briggs personality test was developed as a career placement tool. It can give you insight on where you draw energy from, how you best interact with people, and what kind of working environment you're best suited for. Finding your personality type will give you a glimpse of yourself and can help you grow.
What are some ways you have invested in yourself? Share in the comments!


text:
XCOM: Enemy Within Review
+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPadThe definitive XCOM experience (not counting a certain PC mod) has officially made the trip to mobile - and it's still exceedingly fantastic.
Read The Full Review »
Posts Tagged X-COMXCOM: Enemy Within Review+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPadThe definitive XCOM experience (not counting a certain PC mod) has officially made the trip to mobile - and it's still exceedingly fantastic. Read The Full Review » Update: 11/13/2014
Since they're technically the same game, I've added tips for Enemy Within to our pre-existing guide for Enemy Unknown. All of the Enemy Within tips can be found towards the bottom of each category, and are denoted with a bullet point. You can also check out our Enemy Within review right here. The X-Com series, particularly the earlier games, are notoriously unforgiving. Although while XCOM: Enemy Unknown has been modernized, and is therefore more player friendly, it's no slouch either. In fact, even on the Normal difficulty there's a good chance you're going to get creamed if you try to breeze through it. But all is not lost. If you find that you're losing soldiers at an alarming rate or keep getting the project disbanded because a bunch of countries freak out and leave, we've got a few tips you might want to consider. Planning TipsFacilities are essential. Your manufacturing and research abilities, as well as your satellites, all require the proper facilities to operate. Completing a terror mission to earn five engineers could be a waste if you don't have enough workshop space to use them. And that could lead to falling perilously behind in the early game arms race. Research, research, research. Don't neglect your scientists! The technologies they can uncover after studying alien corpses and weaponry are essential to giving your soldiers a fighting chance. By the same token, don't be afraid to take aliens alive. Assuming you can do so with relative safety. It allows you to recover their weapons intact, which can then be equipped on your soldiers or sold for a tidy profit. Don't ignore the Council. You might prefer to spend your money and resources on better armor and weapons, but if you don't get a few satellites in orbit and ignore the Council's requests you stand to lose immense amounts of funding. Plus you can flat out lose if too many countries abandon the project. Check your stores often. Sometimes you'll acquire items you don't need for research or manufacturing, and these can be sold off in bulk for a decent price. The same goes for alien tech and specimens you've fully researched. So long as it isn't Ellerium or alien alloys there's a good chance you won't need it for the long haul. Build smart. Most facilities belong to one of a few different categories, such as energy production or satellite use. Whenever two facilities belonging to the same category are next to each other either horizontally or vertically (i.e. uplink next to an uplink, etc) they both get a bonus. This is a very good thing. Pay attention to your upgrades. You won't necessarily have the chance to develop all of them, but many of the projects you can produce at the Forge (once it's available) can make a huge difference. Consider holding off on major tasks. Despite all the open-endedness Enemy Unknown's story does progress linearly. Every so often an urgent mission or task will appear, and once it's completed the next phase of the story begins. While the alien forces will get more and more difficult to deal with over time, regardless of where you are in the story, there are benefits to keeping the plot in check. Namely it gives you the opportunity to research better equipment and gather more resources before the endgame. Soldier TipsPay close attention to soldiers' skills. Plan accordingly. Try to select skills that compliment each other, such as the heavy's Holo-Targeting (accuracy bonus to all squad members when firing on an enemy) and the sniper's Squad Sight (can target any enemy that other soldiers see, no matter the distance, so long as there's a clear path to the target). Consider having two or more of each elite class. It can take some effort but will be worth it. It enables you to create various soldiers with skills that are ideal for a variety of situations; such as a sniper that specializes in large, outdoor environments or an assault soldier ideal for cramped locations. Upgrade the barracks. Don't forget about the Officer Training School. Many of the upgrades you can acquire can be a huge help throughout the game; especially the ones that increase the squad size. Check in every so often as more options become available as your soldiers gain higher ranks. Don't ignore the support class. Having a medic on the team can mean the difference between a favorite soldier spending a few days in the infirmary or getting their own epitaph. Plus their smoke grenades can really help out in a pinch. Sidearms can be your best friend. Pistols may not seem all that great at first, but they can mean the difference between life and death; especially plasma pistols. Make sure to give your most powerful handguns to your snipers as they can't move and fire their rifle in the same turn unless they learn a specific perk. Otherwise, if you intend to move them at all, make sure they have rockin' pistols. And make the effort to manufacture the pistol upgrades when you can, too. I've had my snipers take down enemies from quite a distance during their reaction shots using only a pistol on several occasions. You wanna live? Get a S.H.I.V. The S.H.I.V. is a small robotic vehicle, not unlike a human-sized tank. They're no replacement for a battle-hardened soldier but with enough research and development they can be quite devastating. Plus they're the perfect expendable solution to filling an injured soldier's spot on the squad during a mission. Use the right armor. You might think it's clever to put every single soldier in your squad into the most durable armor you can find, but it's more likely to hinder them. For example, snipers shouldn't be on the front lines, and therefore could benefit a lot more from armors that may not be super-tough but can help them reach the high ground easier. Combat TipsCars can, and will, explode. It seems obvious but I can't stress the importance of keeping an eye out for burning vehicles enough. Cars and trucks do provide decent cover, but once they catch fire it's only a matter of time until they blow. And you don't want your soldiers near them when that happens. So take a moment to see if the vehicle you plan to move to, or are currently hiding behind, is a ticking time bomb before you make a move. Don't take unnecessary risks. It's often better to miss out on alien tech than to lose a skilled soldier. Take it slow and don't spread out too much. If a soldier encounters an alien squad and no one can reach them within a turn or two, they could be in serious trouble. Splitting up into groups of two or three is usually the best way to go. At least until your soldiers reach the higher ranks. Head for the high ground. Everyone, soldiers and aliens alike, benefits from a higher elevation. The higher up you are, the better your accuracy and the worse your enemy's is. It's not worth taking unnecessary risks to get to the top of a building or anything like that, but if you have the chance to take a higher vantage point then do it. Never, ever, ever, ever, blindly rush in to a room. It doesn't matter if it's a UFO, base, regular mission, or terror site. It's a sure-fire way to get vaporized. Approach with caution instead. Get at least two soldiers into good positions, preferably with one next to a door or window, and go into Overwatch. Then carefully open the door or peek in on your next turn. Approach all newly encountered alien species with extreme caution. At least until you know what they're capable of, and especially if you're new to X-Com. What looks like a pushover could quite possibly decimate your entire squad if given enough of an opportunity. Just assume every new life form you encounter is the most dangerous creature you're ever going to face and you should be all right. Take 'em alive. It's not always feasible, or worth the risk, but when you can you should try to capture an alien or two alive. Not only can their interrogation lead to new research opportunities, you'll be able to recover their weapons intact which could save you a fortune in engineering costs. Push forward at the beginning of your turn, not the end. When you move ahead into unknown territory you always run the risk of encountering a squad of aliens. Believe me, it's much better to discover them after only moving one or two soldiers than all of them. It leaves the entire squad incredibly vulnerable, especially in the later levels. Keep Chryssalids as far away as possible at all times. You'll typically see these spider-like aliens during terror missions but they can (and will) appear elsewhere. KEEP YOUR DISTANCE. Trust me. Surprise attacks are possible. While the aliens are definitely at an advantage most of the time, they aren't omnipotent. Use this to lure them into a trap on occasion. If your soldiers can't see them, they can't see your soldiers, so it's possible to set a few up in key locations and use one of your own as a decoy to draw them into range. Don't underestimate Sectoids. Sectoids are the most "normal" of Enemy Unknown's, and possibly the most common. However, while they aren't particularly durable they can use their telepathic abilities to strengthen their comrades. However, if you kill a Sectoid while its mind is merged with another alien both will die. Keep that in mind. The Most Important ThingBe prepared to lose. A lot. Newcomers, especially. XCom is a fair game, but it's also fairly unforgiving. A few wrong decisions early on could create a ripple effect that totally undermines your progress later (see previous tips about selling gear and tending to the Council). Depending on the difficulty and options selected you could also lose a beloved soldier in a flash thanks to one silly mistake. Avoiding these situations is incredibly difficult, but learning from them doesn't have to be. Candy Crush Saga meets X-Com meets Game of Thrones? It's an impressive mix of genres and ideas, and it forms the basis for a new title called Pocket Titans. A turn based RPG puzzle adventure game, Pocket Titans certainly sounds pretty exciting. Its origins are quite something too, having been conceived by veteran developers, John Payne & Ian Pestridge. Between them, they've worked on a number of console releases, including Herdy Gerdy, In Cold Blood, SEGA Rally, Reservoir Dogs, and Dead to Rights: Retribution. For the past 18 months, the pair have been working on Pocket Titans in their spare time, all in the name of flexing their creative muscles. With the game set for release soon, we took the time to find out more. Ian Pestridge (IP): I'm a huge fan of all things fantasy, I was raised on [Ray] Harryhausen and the 'greats' of the 80's. I spent most of my youth playing Fighting Fantasy, D&D, AD&D and some of my favourite fantasy authors are [David] Gemmell, [Terry] Pratchett & Robin Hobb… oh and [J.R.R] Tolkien which goes without saying. So much of the inspiration for the visual is a distillation of those influences through the lens of my own styling. As John says the game condenses many of the elements associated with RPGs and has been developed to be very accessible. I took recognisable fantasy motifs and caricatured them, resulting in a look that 'feels' familiar and yet 'looks' unique and full of spirit. JP: The great thing about a home project is you can park it for as long as you need to when life gets in the way. During development there were weeks when I didn't really do anything on the game, and weeks where I'd do an hour or two most nights, it fitted in around everything else. I set myself a rule very early on that I'd never let it distract me from my day job and in the end the whole process was fun and relaxing. The game's been 99% finished for quite a while so its certainly the most relaxed end to a project I've ever had! IP: We both have similar family situations and day jobs. I've generally been using the couple of hours I'd usually spend watching TV or a movie after the kids have gone to bed to jump on the PC and create some artwork. Ultimately, we enjoy making games, so this has been a great experience. IP: I loved the game from the moment I saw John's early prototype. The greatest challenge was translating the aesthetics of the world we both imagined onto the moving tile mechanic, it's that challenge that first attracted me to John's concept and has kept it so interesting. 148apps: How different is it working on a personal project rather than as part of a big studio? 148apps: Will there be any micro-transactions within the game? Pocket Titans is set for release later this month. We'll be sure to track its development. In the mean time, why not check out the beta trailer below? It's looking pretty sweet. XCOM: Enemy Unknown has been out on iOS for less than a week, but that didn't stop it from making a bit of a splash on the App Store. So far it's taken the number 3 spot for paid iPad apps and number 4 for top-grossing iPad apps, as well as being named Editor's Choice by Apple on the App Store for the week. It's a designation that we here at 148Apps wholeheartedly agree with. During these past few days, the Council has been keeping tabs on all of XCOM's operations. And in that time they've recorded the loss of 143,900 soldiers. Almost 150 thousand lives lost so far, and that's not counting civilian casualties. However, they've also discovered that there have been 1,775,322 x-rays taken down in the process. That roughly averages out to one operative lost for every twelve aliens. While it's unfortunate that so many have had to sacrifice themselves for the sake of humanity there's some consolation in knowing that we're still coming out ahead. There's definitely a light at the end of the tunnel, but we could all stand to do a little better. It's true that only time will tell who will come out on top, but my money is on us. It kind of has to be. But we must all remember not to get too carried away, either. The battle for mankind's survival is important but there can also be consequences to spending too much time worrying about Sectoids and Mutons, and not enough about work and stuff. It's all being documented in a new video series – "XCOM: Enemy Unknown Consequences," the first of which can be seen below. Just remember, we can and will win this war, but only if all of our operatives play it safe. $9.99 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad Released: 2013-06-20 :: Category: Games XCOM: Enemy Unknown Review+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPadNot only is XCOM: Enemy Unknown one of 2012s best strategy games, it's also one of the most faithful iOS ports I've ever seen. Read The Full Review » X-Com: UFO Defense has become virtually synonymous with "strategy" ever since it was first released in 1994. X-COM: Terror From the Deep (1995) was a neat idea for a sequel that took the fight for Earth's survival into the oceans with entirely new aquatic aliens to battle, although it was hampered by a significant research bug that could make completing the game impossible. X-COM: Apocalypse (1997) expanded the formula even further by adding more complexity to the world as well as other human factions to worry about in addition to the always-present alien threat. After that came X-COM: Interceptor (1998) which deviated quite a bit from the series' roots. This time the fighting was over a specific region of space, and much of the gameplay centered around space combat using Interceptors and coordinating wingmen during an attack. Finally, there was X-COM: Enforcer, which was an even bigger departure than Interceptor. Enforcer was more of a third-person arcade shooter set in the X-COM universe, with no real strategy or management elements to speak of aside from selecting which weapon to use in a level. But while the series has done fairly well for itself over the years, none have every quite managed to eclipse the original. I could go on and on about why it's so great and why I would go so far as to purchase the DOS version just so I could run it on my Mac in an emulator. I actually have, on occasion. However it's not just me. A lot of people think very, very highly of this strategic battle for Earth's survival against seemingly impossible odds. So many, in fact, that its influence can be found throughout almost 20 years worth of games across multiple platforms. Granted I'm only one guy and have human limitations, so I haven't tracked down every single one, but I have compiled this collection of fifteen different titles that manage to evoke some of that X-Com magic. The Beginning of the End: 1994It all started in 1994, when X-Com: UFO Defense was first released across several home computer platforms including the Amiga and DOS, and was later ported to the original Playstation. At the time there really wasn't anything quite like it. There was an almost masterful mix of base management (building facilities, researching new tech, hiring personnel, manufacturing better gear, etc) and tactical combat that, to this day, hasn't been able to be reproduced in quite the same way. Every single sortie was an intense game of cat and mouse as the precariously mortal humans (i.e. mice) tried to track down and eliminate their superior alien targets (i.e. cats). Simply stepping off of the Sky Ranger for the first time could result in a rookie – or even worse; a veteran – getting vaporized as the extraterrestrial threat had usually already spread itself throughout the environment. Crafting better weapons and armor back at the base certainly improved a soldier's chances of living to fight another day but even on the easiest setting it was quite common for an entire squad to get wiped out in short order. With enough tenacity and practice, however, players could eventually fight their way through the invasion forces and even take the battle to the aliens' base of operations. It's the kind of undertaking that could require days or even weeks worth of planning and strategies to complete, but it made X-Com all the more satisfying for it. Then, once the dust had settled and the threat had been quelled, it was time to do it all again. The First Wave: 1997 – 19991997 saw the release of Incubation: Time is Running Out for the PC. There was a linear set of story missions to complete, and little emphasis on micromanagement aside from equipping squad members before each fight, but it managed to capture the turn-based intensity and gruesome alien combat quite well. 1999's Abomination: The Nemesis Project, also on PC, followed suit with more combat and less management. About all the player could do when not in a firefight was select which areas of the world to try and defend from the alien/viral threat, then take their squad into real time combat. Finally, Jagged Alliance 2 joined the fray that same year, and on the same platform, to round out the 90s library of strategy games. The combat sections were fairly reminiscent of the earlier strategy series but in many ways it played a little more like chess thanks to the need to take control of various areas. Unlike X-Com, the game took place solely on the island of Arulco rather than the entire world and instead of in-depth base management players would hire additional mercenaries, monitor enemy troop movements, and plan the hostile takeover of a town or mine or other useful area. Turn (Based) of the Century: 2000 – 2005Once the year 2000 rolled around, it was time for games like Shadow Watch to take the reins. This tactical espionage thriller put players in charge of an elite team of operatives, each with their own special abilities and personal loadouts, and tasked them with retrieving documents from corporate offices (guarded by nasty enemies, of course) and other Shadowrun-style stuff. No expanded tech trees or cannon fodder rookies, though; they had to get their team through it all using only their wits and careful use of each team members' strengths. A year later in 2001 Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel spun-off from the main series as a means to scratch a very particular itch. This isometric strategy RPG may not have had an expansive and open-ended story like its siblings, but it did have lots and lots of turn-based combat. The PC received even more strategy love in 2002 with Laser Squad: Nemesis, which was kind of like playing X-Com as a turn-based deathmatch with several playable races. A single player campaign was available but honestly, that's not why most people played it. Then in 2002 we saw the release of one of the most well known "spiritual successors" to X-Com when UFO: Aftermath became available. Aside from the "we already lost and are now fighting to take back our planet" theme and real-time combat that could be paused at any time to issue orders, it made for a very close approximation. Although many would argue that the UFO series was vastly inferior regardless of having an additional eight years worth of technological advancements on its side. 2003 went on to give us S2: Silent Storm, also for the PC (lots of PC love from the strategy genre, yessir). It was a very similar experience to the previously mentioned Jagged Alliance 2, although it was more about completing a linear set of missions and the occasional random encounter than trying to dominate territory. Plus it was set during World War 2, which is probably the most "normal" environment of any game on this list. Rounding out this lot in 2005 was Rebelstar: Tactical Command for the Gameboy Advance; a game developed by many of the same people who worked on Laser Squad Nemesis, actually. Again, it was pretty much all turn-based combat segments very similar to classic X-Com missions, and again it involved a team of soldiers who gained experience and new skills as they progressed. However it was also possible for players to "save" a set number of a soldier's action points to put them into "Overwatch" in order to cover areas and otherwise react to alien activity when it isn't their turn. Sounds a bit familiar, hmm? The Next Generation: 2007 – 2011In 2007, the Xbox 360 received what was possibly its first X-Comlike when Operation Darkness was released. This bizarre strategy title involving World War 2, werewolves, and various other monsters wasn't exactly a critical darling. Still, it did call to mind a little of that old school turn-based charm. Plus werewolves. I mean come on, werewolves, people. Fans of handheld devices and space marines had a bit more of a reason to celebrate that same year when Warhammer 40K: Squad Command came out for both the PSP and Nintendo DS. Much like earlier X-Comlikes it focused on the squad and a linear story, with turn-based combat and lots of nasty things to kill. 2007 also happens to be when UFO: Extraterrestrials (not to be confused with anything from the aforementioned UFO series) was released. This one was also very similar to the original X-Com, exept that it didn't take place on Earth but rather a recently colonized world somewhere else in the universe. There's still plenty of R&D and alien slaughter, though. As we get closer to the present it's hard not to mention games like 2008's Valkyria Chronicles for the Playstation 3. Which is exactly why I'm mentioning it now. It was an obviously anime-inspired turn-based strategy game set on a fictitious continent during a fictitious war, but the hidden enemy movements and limited soldier actions felt quite familiar in a cozy sort of way. Last we have Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars, which was released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011 both as a launch title and as one of the only worthwhile games on the platform. Shadow Wars hybridized X-Com's turn-based tactics and finite battlefield resources with the overhead grid approach from other games like Fire Emblem. Full Circle: 2012 – PresentAnd now, eighteen years later, X-Com is back in the form of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Firaxis' 2012 "remake" (of a sort) of the Microprose original. Taking one of the most universally celebrated PC strategy games and dressing it up for modern gamers, while simultaneously keeping as many of the nostalgic bits in place for long time fans, was an incredibly tall order that many people were skeptical of. In the end, though, the team at Firaxis did a stellar job with preserving the feeling and oppressive intensity of the original game while streamlining and updating the experience. The modern release of XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a seemingly impossible achievement that manages to introduce newcomers to one of the genre's most beloved series as well as appease (most of) the old school fans. It's a game that's well worth owning and celebrating, and we're on the verge of being able to experience the panic of hunting down a pack of Chryssalids whenever and wherever we want on our iOS devices. The future, even one under threat of a hostile alien invasion, is looking mighty bright. Even with the iOS release of XCom: Enemy Unknown rapidly approaching, some may find the wait unbearable. Playing the original release on Mac, PC, 360, or PS3 is certainly an option but if you're specifically looking to fill the gap on your iOS device (or simply want to play something similar on the go) then today's your lucky day. We've got a list of seven different iOS titles that ought to scratch that itch until Firaxis makes it official. Keep in mind they don't all offer the same exact X-Com experience, but they do all evoke a similar feel for various reasons. Aliens versus Humans is definitely the list's most faithful to the early X-Com series. Skyrangers and Interceptors are MIA but there's still plenty of that good old back-and-forth between base management and turn-based firefights. New technologies such as advanced weapons and armors can be researched and produced and soldiers can acquire marginal improvements if they survive a number of missions, too. It's the closest thing to playing UFO Defense on your iOS device that you're likely going to find for a good long while. Hunters 2 shares quite a few key similarities with early X-Com games, but it's not a 1:1 likeness. Many key elements are here; such as hidden enemy movement, soldiers that level up and learn new skills individually, customizable loadouts, and needing to keep an eye on action points (i.e. Time Units). That said it's also its own game with an emphasis on combat over management, daily missions to complete for extra credits in addition to the campaign, and a much smaller (but elite) team to control that prevent the stages from overstaying their welcome. Tactical Soldier – Undead Rising is another close comparison to the older X-Com series. It's zombies instead of aliens, and it's all about the skirmishes with little in the form of resource management, but it's definitely rocking that tactical vibe. Stylistically it's very reminiscent of getting a squad of rookies killed before they even step off the Skyranger, and there's a big focus on each soldier progressing individually with better stats and abilities. Battle for Wesnoth might use orcs and elves instead of aliens and space marines, but it still manages to capture some of that classic X-Com magic. Mostly it's because your soldiers can be leveled up individually and sport their own names, but it's also just a very rewarding strategy game. One with a ridiculous amount of campaigns to play through and factions to control. Frozen Synapse doesn't require any base management. It doesn't have named soldiers that can individually tweaked. There aren't any aliens. And yet, most missions in this simultaneous turn-based strategy game feel quite a bit like X-Com. Your soldiers are just as susceptible to bullets are your enemies, and losing even one can have a huge impact on your strategy and chances for success. There's also the added intensity of planning each move, right down to the little details like which direction a soldier will aim. That in itself isn't so nerve-wracking but having to decide what to do without knowing what your opponent is planning (and vice-versa) can be just as harrowing as being down to your last rookie and knowing that final (you hope) Sectoid is close by. Star Command is a bit similar to Frozen Synapse in that its strategy is more reactionary. Rather than trying to lure enemies to key positions you need to think fast and get your crew out of harms way while simultaneously trying to avoid getting your ship scrapped and trying to blast your opponent's vessel. There's nothing turn-based about it but the combat can be every bit as lethal and death is just as permanent. Of course it's possible to reload an earlier game in order to save a downed crew member, but that sort of goes against the spirit of it all. Rebuild might appear to be the least X-com-like game at first glance, but it's actually just as valid as every other title on this list. Instead of capturing the feeling of a desperate struggle to keep your squad alive, it captures the feeling of a desperate struggle to plan ahead and manage resources well enough to prevent total annihilation. In essence it's more like the Geoscape than the battlefield. Carefully taking control of various buildings, divvying out salvaged weapons and clothing, and assigning roles that best fit each survivor's skillset are all essential to not ending up like every pocket of humanity always does in a George Romero movie. For those of you who don't know, the original X-Com: UFO Defense is one of the most beloved strategy games in existence. It was only fitting for it to receive a modern update of sorts, but XCOM: Enemy Unknown turned out to be a modern update that was treated with the utmost respect by Firaxis (Civilization IV, Civ. V). Now that same re-imagining of a genre cornerstone is coming to iOS. XCOM: Enemy Unknown's lead designer, Jake Solomon, was kind enough to answer some of our questions regarding the upcoming mobile release. 148Apps: You and the rest of the Firaxis team obviously have a ton of reverence for X-Com and it shines through in Enemy Unknown. Has X-Com had any influence over other projects you've worked on? 148Apps: What's your fondest memory from the original X-Com? Mine is making it to the point where I'm invading alien bases without having lost a single soldier on the way. 148Apps: How about the aliens? Any particular favorite or least favorite? I find I have a sort of love/hate relationship with Cryssalids. 148Apps: Deciding what to cut, keep, and change when streamlining X-Com's mechanics for Enemy Unknown must have been pretty tough. Was there anything you all were actually glad to see go? 148Apps: The iOS port of Enemy Unknown looks like it's coming along quite well. Was an iOS version always planned or was it a result of the game's PC and console reception? 148Apps: Please tell me the option to customize soldiers' names and appearances is still in there! 148Apps: Have there been any features for iOS devices that aren't prevalent on consoles/PCs (camera, QR codes, augmented reality) that you've considered incorporating into this version of Enemy Unknown? Not necessarily as major elements but as little extras or something? 148Apps: I could see Enemy Unknown's multiplayer working quite well on iOS, especially if it was asynchronous. Any chance of that happening or is the focus entirely on the campaign right now? 148Apps: Will the iOS version of Enemy Unknown include the "secret" characters and/or extra Council DLC missions? Or might the missions be available as add-on content? We here at 148Apps would like to extend our appreciation to Mr. Solomon and the entire Enemy Unknown team for answering our questions and for making a remarkably excellent strategy game. No specifics on a release date or pricing are available yet but it's due out "this summer" and will have a "premium" price tag. When I first reviewed Aliens Versus Humans I found it to be full of promise, but the lack of a Geoscape and base maintenance of any kind sapped some of my enjoyment. What's already there is great stuff, but in the back of my mind – and most likely in the back of everyone else's – it just wasn't the complete experience. However, Leisurerules has been hard at work since the initial release and are preparing to hit the App Store with their 2.0 update early next month. Just in time for XCOM: Enemy Unknown if all goes to plan. I've had the fortune of being able to check it out early, and I can honestly say it's not going to disappoint. So why is Aliens Versus Humans 2.0 special enough to warrant such attention? Because it's essentially a totally different game. The original AvH missions are being sectioned off as "Training Missions," while the real meat of the game has been designated "Onslaught." In Onslaught players can expect the kind of portable X-COM experience they've always wanted. The Geoscape, 'pedia, recruitment, research, staffing, manufacturing, and base construction (with multiple bases) is all present and accounted for. It's practically perfect X-COM in all its immaculate and frustrating glory, only now you can play it whenever and wherever you want. And I helped. Jim Coughley (coding, artwork, sound, music, testing), contacted me after my review of AvH had gone live, we had a brief back-and-forth regarding our mutual love of the original series and thoughts about what AvH could use in terms of various improvements, then before I knew it I was asked to help out as an advisor for future versions. In other words I take a look at various builds and offer feedback. According to Jim, this was largely due to my love of the series as well as the way I "…didn't hold back in [my] comments and criticisms and [my] feedback came with sound reasoning…" And now I take a moment to blush (seriously). The lack of a Geoscape was a major (and fairly obvious) issue but we've also discussed smaller things like interface tweaks and menu layouts. As someone who loves video games, and especially X-COM, this has been an awesome and surreal experience all-around. I'm obviously proud (and possibly a little biased) about how Aliens Versus Humans is turning out, but that shouldn't keep you X-COM fans from checking it out. It really is fantastic and once the 2.0 update goes live it should fill that strategic alien-fighting gap quite nicely. But if you're still not sure there's always the free version, limited to early missions only and no Onslaught mode, to try out which is slated for the same release window as 2.0 (early October). |


text:
Miami Dolphins
Daily Madden: Raiders Need To Seize Opportunity For First Win In London
The odds makers have the 1-2 Dolphins as a slight favorite to beat the winless Raiders in London Sunday.
Will Dennis Allen Have A Job If The Raiders Come Back From London Without A Win?
Oakland Raiders Head Coach Dennis Allen has just eight wins in 35 games leading the Silver & Black. With the team's Week Four matchup in London against the Miami Dolphins suddenly looking like a winnable game, it's natural to ask if losing this one in front of an international audience will cost Allen his job with the team.
Daily Madden: Raiders Injuries Are Sign Of The Times
The Raiders are headed to London to play the Dolphins without receiver Rod Streater and safety Tyvon Branch, both hurt in the loss to the Patriots Sunday.
Opponent Profile: Are The Miami Dolphins A Beatable Opponent For The Raiders In London?
There are two things going for the Oakland Raiders this week, as they prepare for their Week Four game in London, England: first, they play the Miami Dolphins, and second, the game is at a neutral site. The Silver & Black can beat the Dolphins, and they won't have the pressure of performing in front of a home crowd.
How Many Games Will The Oakland Raiders Win This Year?
Diehard fans may want to close their eyes: with an 0-2 start and staring at possible 0-6 start now, the Oakland Raiders will be hard-pressed to avoid two ugly fates in 2014: they could end up worse than the 4-12 record they posted last year, and they could end up as the worst team in the NFL.
Raiders' Road Just Gets Rougher With Trip To New England In Week 3
The Oakland Raiders are 0-2 with no relief in sight, as they travel to New England to take on the Patriots in Week Three. That's not the remedy for what ails the Silver & Black, of course, so it could be an ugly week for the team. Be prepared, Oakland fans, for a disastrous road trip.
5 Questionable NFL Team Fight Songs
NFL teams should leave music to the musicians… but they don't. Here are 5 questionable NFL fight songs.
Cameron Wake's Greatness Transcends Beyond Gridiron In 2014 NFL Season
Highly touted as one of the best defensive ends in the game today, the Miami Dolphins will rely heavily on Cameron Wake's ability to dominate opposing offenses in an attempt to end a six-year NFL postseason drought.
Daily Madden: Raiders Need More Help Than Free Agents Can Offer
With more money to spend under the salary cap than any other team, the Raiders appeared to do little to improve on the first day of free agency Tuesday.
Keidel: Ray Rice Another Crack In NFL Shield
Even by the pro athlete's subterranean standards, the Ray Rice video was shocking. He made no effort to heal or cradle or care for his unconscious fiancee.


text:
Articles by Steve Jobs
Apple Inc (AAPL) Stock Expected to Rise in 2015 With Growing iPhone Market Share, Apple Watch Release
January 05 2015 12:35 PM
Apple Inc (AAPL) stock is expected to rise with the growing iPhone market share. Analysts expect the new Apple Watch to be made available in luxury retailers.
Apple Patents For iPen, A Modern Stylus For iPad, iPhone And Paper
January 02 2015 11:11 AM
Apple has been awarded a patent for a stylus design of a smart pen which can detect hand movements that enables translation into digital forms such as line drawings and text.
Rumoured Xiaomi Laptop To Mirror The Design Of Apple's MacBook Air
December 31 2014 5:44 PM
Xiaomi has been questioned for copying Apple's flagship devices and now the Chinese company has been accused of copying Apple's laptop design.
Tim Cook: An Amazing 2014 for the Apple CEO
December 31 2014 3:54 PM
Apple's main man Tim Cook has been reaping success after doing an impeccable job in leading one of the world's largest companies.
Angelina Jolie is 'Seriously Out of Her Mind,' Scott Rudin Says After Calling Her a Spoilt Brat in New Leaked Sony Pictures Emails
December 19 2014 9:09 PM
After calling her a "minimally talented spoiled brat," producer Scott Rudin once again called Angelina Jolie "seriously out of her mind" in new leaked Sony Pictures emails.
Sony Pictures Hackers Strike Again, Promised Big Christmas Gift Soon
December 16 2014 2:11 PM
Hackers have released its seventh installment of files that were leaked from Sony Pictures Entertainment and promised of more to come.
Google Enigneers Leave Russia amidst Conflict with Putin Administration to Boost Thermonuclear Bid
December 15 2014 6:27 PM
Google has started on its plan to move out its engineers from Russian office. According to the tech giant, it has transferred engineers previously in other regions though some believe that it may have something to do with Putin's administration trying to censor interent access.
Aaron Ramsey's Wonder Goal Is The Best Thing From Wales Since Catherine Zeta-Jones
December 13 2014 11:20 PM
An amusing look at Aaron Ramsey's wonder goal and other goals.
Sony Pictures Hack: Co-Chairman Amy Pascal, Producer Scott Rudin Joke About US President Barack Obama's Race in Leaked Emails
December 12 2014 2:06 AM
The latest of the Sony Pictures hacks reveals co-chairman Amy Pascal and producer Scott Rudin made fun of U.S. President Barack Obama's race in leaked emails.
No Invite Required To Purchase 'OnePlus One' Until Dec. 25 For Christmas Holiday Sale 2014, Price Starts At $299
December 11 2014 1:37 PM
OnePlus One can be purchased without an invite for a limited period until Dec. 25.
Wafer-Thin 'Oppo R5' Features 5.2-Inch Display With 180 Degree Viewing Angle, Stainless Steel Body And 64-Bit SoC [Price Revealed]
December 11 2014 1:11 PM
New Oppo R5 smartphone is insanely-thin at 0.19-inch.
World's First 'Corning Gorilla Glass 4' Protected Smartphone Is Samsung Galaxy Alpha, Purchase Now For $555
December 11 2014 12:58 PM
The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is the first smartphone to get Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection.
Tom Cruise Was To Play Steve Jobs Says Leaked Emails From Sony Hack
December 11 2014 10:33 AM
Sony Pictures hacking incident reveals details about the upcoming Steve Jobs biopic.
Angelina Jolie a 'Minimally Talented Spoiled Brat,' Producer Scott Rudin Says in Leaked Sony Pictures Emails
December 10 2014 1:53 PM
Producer Scott Rudin said in a leaked email that Angelina Jolie is a "minimally talented spoiled brat."
Apple's iTunes Being Abandoned By Long Time Users, Jumping To Google Music
December 10 2014 1:13 PM
Apple's iPod anti-trust lawsuit may not last long but it shows bad effects for iTunes as more users seem to be clinging more to Google Music.
iPhone 7 Plus, 2015 iPads Likely to Follow Galaxy Note Lead as Apple Patents Device Stylus
December 09 2014 12:09 PM
In time for their 2015 release dates, Apple's next-generation phablet, likely the iPhone 7 Plus, and iPads could boast of a killer feature that was originally popularised by Samsung with its Galaxy Note jumbo smartphone series – the stylus.
Apple Accused Of Deleting Rival's Music From iPods, Faces Class-Action Lawsuit
December 05 2014 1:35 PM
Apple Inc. is on trial this month for allegedly deleting music from rival music services off of iPods.
#Bendgate Fails To Dent As Apple's Market Value Reaches $700 Billion
November 27 2014 11:08 AM
Notwithstanding the #bendgate scandal, iPhone 6 sales soared and is responsible for Apple's market value hitting $700 billion on Tuesday. Add as well the sale of the flagship in China.
Wozniak: Former Apple Exec Speaks His Mind On iPhones And Apple Watch
November 12 2014 2:41 PM
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak shared his thoughts about the large iPhones and the upcoming Apple Watch in a recent interview.
Apple iPhones And iPads Will Be Banned In Russia From New Year's Day 2015--Report
November 05 2014 3:34 PM
Only recently the #bendgate problem subsided, but now, Apple has one more problem to deal. And it comes from Russia this time around, banning Apple products.


text:
Over 10 Million Orders Shipped
English ▼
Currency ▼
Be the first to rate this product.
Extraordinary Roccobarocco
by Rocco Barocco
MFor Men
We're sorry, Extraordinary Roccobarocco Edt is currently sold out.
If you would like to receive a coupon to purchase this item when it arrives, please enter your email address and click the "Submit" button below.
Please enter a valid e-mail address.
No reviews written for this product
Add Your Own Review
Perfume Travel AtomizerU
for unisex
Exceptional-Because You AreW
for women
Fragrancenet.Com Designer Fragrance SamplerM
for men
People who bought Extraordinary Roccobarocco also bought
Cool WaterM
by Davidoff
Edt Spray 4.2 oz
Gucci Guilty Pour HommeM
by Gucci
Edt Spray 3 oz
by Calvin Klein
Eau De Parfum Spray 3.4 oz
Kenneth Cole BlackM
by Kenneth Cole
Edt Spray 3.4 oz
D & G Light BlueW
by Dolce & Gabbana
Edt Spray 1.6 oz
Similar Scents to Extraordinary Roccobarocco
Thallium SportM
by Jacques Evard
edt spray 3.3 oz (limited edition)
Cool Water Freeze MeM
edt spray 4.2 oz (limited edition)
Angel Men Pure HavaneM
by Thierry Mugler
edt spray 3.4 oz (limited edition)
Terre d'HermesM
by Hermes
edt spray refillable 1 oz (h bottle limited edition) (unboxed)
Please select a product to add to cart.
Redeem the coupon and your new price will be