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Timmy Tuxedo's offers a wide selection of tuxedos for adults and children. They also offer linen suites and tropical destination attire.
Offering beach wedding clothing for the groom, mexican wedding shirts, linen pants, beach wedding shitrs, Cuban style guayabera shirts.
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With over 30 years of service in the Miami-Dade community, Tommy's Tuxedos remains the premier tux shop for all your formal wear needs. We offer the widest range of tuxedo styles and accessories in South Florida & the most affordable tuxedo rentals for grooms and groomsmen wear.
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Your bride is taller than you? (natural or when using heels) Now we offer you a way to look equal or taller than her. We have a collection of height increasing shoes for grooms. Elegant, comfortable and will increase your height up to 3 inches about (depending on the model). Nodoby can tell that aren't regular height shoes!
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With oscillating computer-generated noise, sparse piano chords, and ghostly backing vocals courtesy of New York songstress Tamaryn, Curtis' interpretation of the classic track stays true to the song's title -- dark, yet eerily quiet. Stream it below. For a free download, visit thesecretmachines.com.
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WALdok is a small speaker/charger dock for iPhone/iPods that lets you plug-n-play or plug-n-charge anywhere there is a wall outlet. Read more
WALdok is a small speaker/charger dock for iPhone/iPods that lets you plug-n-play or plug-n-charge anywhere there is a wall outlet.
About this project
Welcome and thanks for checking out our project!
The WALdok is a small form-factor speaker/charger dock for iDevices that plugs DIRECTLY into any standard wall outlet. The WALdok allows you to plug-n-play and plug-n-charge in the bathroom, kitchen, office, or anywhere there is a wall outlet. It takes complete advantage of modularity. Go from jogging with ear buds to filling the bathroom with same music in an instant!
* Wall plug-in cordless charger dock compatible with most Apple iDevices
* High quality speaker that plugs directly into standard wall sockets
* Bass chamber that reverberates and simulates a sub-woofer
* Internal battery to it can also be used as a desk top speaker (we're shooting for 8 hours playback!)
* Flip out retractable plugs for sleeker portability
* Compatible with interchangeable international plug adapters for UK, EU and AU (these will be sold separately at WALdok.com - see animation at bottom of the page)
The ORIGINAL idea for the WALdok came from using the iPod primarily on-the-go, then not having an easy way to continue the music without ear buds. Although we have many devices to play music, there were also a lot of times when we didn't want to fiddle with stereo systems or boot up computers (e.g. coming home after a run, waking up in the morning, flossing before bedtime, or just preparing a meal in the kitchen). Especially after working out, we wanted to conveniently unclip the iPod, just plug-n-play, and hit the shower. And while we're at it, it's automatically charging for the next workout!
Of course, there are many portable speakers and docks out there - the speaker docks are mostly large and cumbersome, portable speakers were designed mostly for traveling, and they all took up precious desk and sink counter space. We also didn't like the idea of having any electronics on the wet sink, especially with unsightly cords snaking up to the outlet. Other disappointments were poor "tinny" sound quality and the lack of charging feature on portable speakers (which are mostly designed for any generic MP3 player).
Design wise, we wanted to develop a product that was: portable and small in form-factor, convenient yet out of the way (no cords!), while not compromising on sound quality. Early form inspirations were wall plug-in nightlights and scented oil warming devices. Another important consideration was to complement both the minimalist Apple design, WHILE addressing the round form-factor of the large speaker driver.
But don't let the small size fool you! - we have designed the WALdok to produce the biggest and best sound possible. Besides the small form-factor, we wanted the sound quality to be a top priority. After reviewing other portable speakers, we made the decision early on to go with a LARGE 40mm driver and not compromise for anything less. The sound quality difference in the 40mm driver was surprising in terms of the precise highs and clarity it produced, as well as volume in general. We also specifically designed a spacious "bass chamber" inside the body to reverberate the output sound like a sub-woofer, thus producing a fuller, richer low-end response. The result is a crisp and booming sound in a compact package.. You can even take it while traveling! For travel compactness, we incorporated the retractable flip-out plug feature. Why bring both portable speakers and a charger cord? Even if you have a full sized dock and speakers at home, the WALdok is the easiest way to plug-n-play for ambient music.
This is where we need your support. We have so far designed and developed the FIRST proof-of-concept prototype. It looks, works, and sounds awesome. It fills the entire bathroom with music while showering. It even makes us brush and floss our teeth longer!
What makes our project much more costly (than typical add-on products) is definitely the electronics - We're not just making a charging dock, we're making a high quality speaker as well. This is a significant added cost besides the tooling to make plastic parts, purchasing all components, design and development of packaging, and logistics/fulfillment.
Also with your support, you are being a part of developing a cool new product from sketch to production! As a gift, you'll receive the first units fresh off the lines. Also, you'll gain private access to the development process as we'll be chronicling with details, insights, hurdles and issues that often arise in product development.
In the higher backer levels, we'll run limited editions of the WALdok in BLACK, as well as offer our one-of-a-kind transparent body BETA level prototypes Interchangeable adapters for international outlets (UK, EU, AU) which will be sold separately on WALdok.com.
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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A HUGE thank you and the access to the process blog. This blog will chronicle the entire journey with details into the development process. We would also love to get feedback and interact with the backers. Be a real part of the process! Literally! AND a T-shirt that I designed back in college. It's an abstract design of the cassette tape (if you remember those). The design is in the UPDATES section. *ALL SHIPPING INCLUDED!*
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Access to the process blog and be the first to receive 2 WALdoks. Plug one in your bathroom and the other in your kitchen! Revel in the awesome modularity of the iPod nano. *USA shipping INCLUDED!*
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Access to the process blog and be the first to receive 2 WALdoks. Plug one in your bathroom and the other in your kitchen! Revel in the awesome modularity of the iPod nano. *International shipping INCLUDED!*
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Access to the process blog and be the first to receive 2 WALdoks and a limited edition BLACK WALdok! Give them to friends and family! *USA shipping INCLUDED!*
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Access to the process blog and be the first to receive 2 WALdoks and a limited edition BLACK WALdok! Give them to friends and family! *International shipping INCLUDED!*
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Access to the process blog, 2 WALdoks, 1 limited edition BLACK WALdok AND receive the exclusive BETA prototype with transparent body - this is a one-of-a-kind unit that will be part of the initial run for design testing/validation and will never be sold. *ALL SHIPPING INCLUDED!*
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Receive the $349+ level rewards PLUS: I will personally assist you with designing your own product! I will serve as an adviser to your project, by using my experience, resources, and contacts to point you through the process. Then hopefully I can back your project on Kickstarter!
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Receive the $349+ level rewards PLUS: Besides advising you through your project like above, I will personally develop rounds of industrial design concepts for your product. This is essentially a full phase of product development, culminating in a final concept with development files and photo-realistic renderings.
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Friday, May 13, 2011
On Saying Goodbye...for now.
Recently Shanti went on a trip and returned home having really enjoyed being "unplugged"...after we talked, we realized that we're both on the same page with this, we need to get back into our lives again. We have both loved sharing on the blog and being part of the blog world. It has inspired us, brought us to live creatively, challenged us to grow and brought us JOY! With spring here and summer around the corner, we want to make the most of it and spend every possible moment soaking up the beauty. We want to turn off the "blog post" planner part of our brain. We want to learn how to "just be" more and slow down our lives. We want to say thank you to to all of you new found blog friends. Thank you for all the kind words you have shared, the inspiration we have received from your blogs and the opportunity to be a part of such a rich community of kindred spirits. We are so grateful.
In the meantime our blog will stay put...we don't plan on taking any of it down, and we may return sporadically, to give you little updates on our lives. We aren't planning any craft tutorials any time soon, so please refer to our archives for craft ideas. I think we managed to create something really special here...I hope that we will continue to be a resource for mamas out there who appreciate beautiful crafts for beautiful little people. We wish you JOY and we thank you for supporting us.
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You will without a doubt be missed, but I wish you all sorts of wonderful things in the 'real world'!! Thank you thank you for all your inspiration and a BIG thank you for leaving the blog up, I was crushed when green and crunchy disappeared and would be the same if this space did too!
Love and blessings to you both!I homeschool my three plus have a baby...and DON"T work outside the home....and I can barely find time to blog. I don't know how you do it. (In fact I've grounded myself for a few weeks from my camera. It's painful!) So I understand and wish you well. Thank you for leaving the blog up in the meantime...you have a few ideas I would like to take advantage of this summer! Enjoy life...unplugged!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed your blog tremendously over the past year! Thanks so much for posting so many inspiring projects! I was amazed at how you found time to post so much... I will miss your regular posting, but am very happy for you both that you have chosen to spend that time with your families. You'll never regret it, they grow so quickly, don't they?!
ReplyDeleteI struggle with the same debate (to blog or not to blog) daily/weekly/monthly!
You will be missed, your archives will be used, and your honesty and talent are greatly appreciated. Go forth with your families and enjoy them!
Wishing you both love, laughter, and happiness now and always!
pink and green mama,
MaryLeaIt's so ironic...blogging is fun when you start out small, and you work towards more followers and links and exposure...and then it so often overwhelms! Does this mean we can hang out together more often? If so, I totally support your decision! :) When my internet was down for over a month, it gave me a good shake; I learned to just "be" again, and now that "blog planner" part of my brain isn't in the forefront any longer. I don't curse if I forget my camera, and can just enjoy the moment for what it is. You did create something really, really special here, and achieved what so many bloggers haven't: a space of joy, creativity, colour, heart, and soul...I've loved every minute of this journey with you.
ReplyDelete- MarianMay 14, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Thank you for your ideas and inspiration! Best of luck and much happiness! And thank you soooo much for leaving this up for now!!
ReplyDelete You'll be missed (tho' I hope you'll both swing by Rockin Granola to say hi from time to time) but I really respect this decision. Sometimes you just know when the time is right, and it sounds like for both of us, this is that time.
Thank you for all that you have given this community and for generously keeping your archives online.
Best Wishes!I had planned to blog only for a year, decided to keep going, and have, but certainly with less commitment, particularly now as we ready for a move, are very stressed, AND, my son doesn't want me taking pictures of him for the blog. So either my blog will change, or it will peter out. It remains to be seen. For the time being, it is on the back burner, and I am "spending more time with my family!" You have created something very special, and I'm glad I can revisit it anytime I want. Good luck in all that you do! love, Beth
ReplyDelete- AnonymousMay 18, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Great decision! Your blog is great and has helped us all be "cooler" moms.. enjoy your precious little ones... making me consider turning it all of as well.
ReplyDelete I totally understand and respect your decision. I've been blogging for a little over a year now, and while I love being part of the blogging community, sometimes I do wonder if it's the best use of my time. I have 4 children, I homeschool, I run a busy Etsy shop, I garden, bake, sew etc. and it's so difficult to fit blogging into all that.
Congratulations on your decision! :)I fully understand and respect your decisions. thank you for such a lovely blog, I have found a lot of inspiration here. Enjoy the real world. A few weeks/month back you had posted a post about keeping a timer I have adopted the idea and really try and limit my computer time. It just takes away from family time far to often.
Love and hugs- AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 8:27 PM
Please do continue to think of us every so often and then pop in to say hi! You've created a beautiful place here on the internet and I'm glad you're leaving it intact for us to continue to visit.
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Thank you for your service! It has been appreciated more than you will ever know. Congrats on your choice to do what is best for you.
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Hi Maureen and Shanti,
Sorry to find your blog after you've stopped updating it, though I certainly understand why you did! I'm an editor at FamilyFun magazine and I'd like to discuss possibly running one of your ideas in the magazine. Can you please email me (at: deborah . way @ meredith . com ; just remove the spaces)? The address on your blog doesn't seem to be reaching you.
- Deborah Way
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German Magazine Spiegel reports that Russia and Poland now allows visa-free travel for residents within 50 km of the Kaliningrad border. While this policy change only currently affects our Cheapos in Gdansk (Cze??, czytelnicy!), the hope is that moves such as this, which "Kremlin officials are viewing … as a first step toward a complete elimination of the visa requirement," will mean that complicated travel preparations for Schengen Zone passport holders and Russians will soon be a thing of the past.
Americans shouldn't feel left out, however. In the middle of July, the United States and Russia announced an agreement easing visa requirements for their citizens. The new "default" visa for both countries will be a three-year multiple-entry visa granting stays for up to six months at a time. While the official statement argues that formal invitation requirements for Russia will be eliminated, it also states that "applicants seeking Russian tourist visas will continue to require advance lodging reservations and arrangements with a tour operator."
The former announcement is a huge improvement for regular travelers between the two countries, but it remains to be seen how the latter will play out in reality. This change will take effect within the next few months, after both countries have finished necessary preparations.
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UPDATE: As of July 18, Nintendo has re-released Earthbound on Wii U stateside. Now how is that for a slice of fried gold?
Can you believe that come this November, Nintendo's Wii Virtual Console service will have been around for six years? Since then, it's gained a plethora of digital versions of our favorite, classic titles.
The amount of classic titles that one can purchase digitally on the Wii Shop Channel is staggering, but you're nuts if you think that there aren't any other titles that could be re-released on it. Nintendo's Virtual Console offerings every week have been disappointingly sparse for the past few years, and they really shouldn't be, because there are oodles of titles still missing in North America, Japan and Europe.
In the vein of my previous article in which I point out some games that Playstation Network is still missing, I now present to you the top ten NES, SNES, Genesis, and N64 games that are still noticeably absent from Nintendo's Wii Virtual Console. Apologies in advance to the Master System, Turbografx-16, and Neo Geo fans out there.
Nintendo, I'll give your consumers a reason to flock out and buy several Wii Points cards again.
10. Breath of Fire
You didn't think I'd skip out on adding a Breath of Fire game to my list, would you? It was my first RPG, after all.
Breath of Fire is a classic SNES RPG in which blue-haired, shape-shifting Ryu and his seven anthropomorphic companions venture forth to rescue Ryu's sister and stop the oppressive Dark Dragon Clan. Its story and turn-based combat are as traditional as it gets, but it was a great first attempt at JRPGs for Capcom.
The game's visuals were colorful, battles were handled in a neat isometric perspective, and the main character eventually got the ability to change into a freaking dragon and wreck enemies left and right. It also happened to have a wonderfully orchestra-infused soundtrack, composed by several members of Capcom's Alph Lyla team.
With Breath of Fire world maps featured much more interactivity in the form of fishing, flying, swimming and hunting, even if the random encounter rates were through the roof.
Although its superior sequel Breath of Fire II has been on the Virtual Console since 2007, it's a bit strange to not see its predecessor alongside it.
Why it's not on the Virtual Console yet: Chalk this up to pesky licensing issues. Although Capcom developed and published the game in Japan, the company had Squaresoft, the American branch of Square, handle all publishing and localizing duties for its overseas release.
While this didn't stop Capcom from re-releasing Breath of Fire on Game Boy Advance in the U.S. with the same (admittedly poor) translation, I can see that the SNES version would need to either have its opening logos and credits altered or come to an agreement with Square-Enix to split the profits. The former act would require a bit of cost and labor, and I highly doubt two big-name game publishers would agree to any sort of licensing agreement for a digital title.
If they can't re-release it on Virtual Console, re-release the GBA version or remake the game entirely, I say!
9. Bionic Commando
Easily one of the best and most creative platformers on the NES, Capcom's Bionic Commando challenged a typical platforming convention players had taken for granted: jumping.
Rather than getting around obstacles by jumping, the game required players to master Nathan "Radd" Spencer's bionic arm to grapple and swing around the environment. It made for an insanely fun mechanic that changed the way gamers maneuvered in a 2D environment.
Combine that satisfying swinging mechanic with a memorable soundtrack, bright and colorful visuals, a hilariously Engrish-y translation, and a challenge typical of 80s NES games, and you've got yourself one of the best offerings for the NES. If only it had a damn password system though!
Why it's not on the Virtual Console yet: You only have one company to thank for not allowing this game a re-release: Nintendo.
Former Capcom producer Ben Judd, who had worked on both Bionic Commando Rearmed and the 3D sequel Bionic Commando had said in an interview that a re-release "couldn't happen." Capcom's Christian Svensson explained further on the Capcom-Unity forums in 2008, saying that the matter is something fans have to take up with Nintendo, not Capcom.
For whatever reason, Nintendo had refused to work with Capcom in bringing this NES classic back. Some speculate that Nintendo's refusal had something to do with the fact that the Rearmed remake was slated for an XBLA/PSN release at the time. Releasing the NES version would be seen as promoting games for the competitions' platforms. This reasoning, if true, doesn't make it any less disappointing for fans of the classic.
While the original Japanese version may have a harder time seeing a re-release thanks to its references to Nazism, these were removed (save for Hitler's head violently exploding) in the North American release.
It's been four years since its denial, surely Nintendo could have a change of heart in the future?
8. Castlevania Bloodlines
Konami has done a pretty good job of making sure that Castlevania got its fair share of representation on Virtual Console, with the first four games, in addition to Rondo of Blood, being readily available for any aspiring vampire hunter to purchase.
Nevertheless, they're forgetting about one particularly awesome Castlevania game that has remained a Sega Genesis exclusive since its release in 1994.
Castlevania Bloodlines served as a sidestory to the Castlevania series, which connected the plot of the series to Bram Stoker's Dracula. Players can assume the role of two characters: John Morris, who is a descendant of both the Belmont family and the novel's Quincy Morris and wields the Vampire Killer whip, and Eric Lecarde, who punctures demons with a spear.
The game played much like other classic Castlevanias, with a few neat tricks, including multiple pathways depending on which character you use and some interesting mini-boss battles. It also has special effects that showed off the Genesis' capabilities, including water reflection and swaying tower physics.
Why it's not on the Virtual Console yet: The game's absence from the Virtual Console is pretty disappointing, to say the least. I was a Super Nintendo kid in the 90s, so I never got to fully experience the fun gameplay that this one had to offer.
The game's content held up to its subtitle: the Japanese and North American releases for Bloodlines were particularly bloody. Some enemies sprayed blood upon dying, and the title screen featured blood dripping into a large red pool. If Eric Lecarde is defeated, his spear ends up impaling his body. The game's European version was censored heavily as a result, with all depictions of blood removed or replaced and the game's subtitle changed to The New Generation.
Despite this, I don't think the game's violent content has much to do with it being held back – the ratings system takes care of that nowadays, so all I can really say is "what gives, Konami?"
7. Secret of Evermore
This action RPG may not have been the Secret of Mana successor that North Americans were hoping for, but it still has one of the more interesting premises of the entire SNES library. Secret of Evermore is notable in that it was developed and published entirely by an American team at Squaresoft.
Players controlled a teenage boy who, along with his dog are transported into the world of Evermore, which contains four differing areas that correspond to a specific era of real-world history. In the beginning, the player starts out in a prehistoric setting, and eventually makes it through Egyptian, Roman, medieval, and futuristic areas. SoE's music, which marked Jeremy Soule's (of Elder Scrolls and KOTOR fame) debut into game composing, was one of the most atmospheric soundtracks to appear in a SNES title.
Although the game is played solo, the main character's dog tags along and interestingly shape-shifts into different breeds depending on the time period you enter. Spellcasting was done in a unique way, in that it required you to learn alchemic formulas and gather the right amount of ingredients in order to cast them.
Why it's not on the Virtual Console yet: One possible issue may have to do with the game's bugs, of which there are a few noticeable, albeit non-game-breaking ones.
Regardless, I refuse to believe that there's any legal issue that's truly holding this game back from seeing a re-release. Square Enix doesn't really acknowledge the title's existence these days. Aside from a light-hearted jab by Mega64 from a few years ago, there's little talk regarding this underrated gem.
6. Shadowrun
"My brain feels burnt… where am I? Who am I?" It's with these opening words that we meet amnesiac data courier Jake Armitage and set out on a cyberpunk adventure filled with mystery, shady people, and drek-talking orcs ('Drek' being Shadowslang for 'shit').
Shadowrun was an action RPG very much ahead of its time. It had a grittiness to it that one didn't readily find on the SNES in the early 90s. This, on top of the catchy, moody music, interesting "keyword" dialogue mechanics, and frequent gun battles made it one of the most stand-out games on the system.
The Genesis also received its own Shadowrun title, developed by a completely different studio. Although this one was more open-ended and adhered to the Shadowrun pen-and-paper game a lot more than the SNES version did, I still largely prefer to do my shadowrunning on the latter. Nevertheless, I'd love to see both games on the Virtual Console.
Why they're not on the Virtual Console yet: The SNES version of Shadowrun was originally made by the now-defunct companies Beam Software and Data East. Likewise, the Genesis version's developer BlueSky Software is also a corpsicle.
The question of who exactly owns the rights to the SNES and Genesis games is confusing. Both Topps and Microsoft have registered trademarks to the Shadowrun name, and Harebrained Schemes somehow got licensing for their kickstarted Shadowrun Returns project.
The likelihood of seeing these two phenomenal games on the service is slim at best, which really makes me want to yell more obscenities in Shadowslang.
Both are incredibly rare to find on their respective systems. Those not lucky enough to still have a functioning 16-bit system and cartridge are sadly missing out.
5. Snatcher
Where do I even begin with Snatcher? Hideo Kojima's second creation has seen a bevy of different remakes throughout the years, but the one North Americans are most familiar with is its Sega CD release.
Released in 1994, Snatcher was a rare gem amidst a sea of incredibly mediocre Sega CD titles. It was a fascinating first-person adventure that mixed noir with cyberpunk, and threw in a few shooting sequences in which players could optionally use a light gun to defend against homicidal snatchers (the game's version of replicants).
From the brief time I've spent with the game, I was sucked into an engaging world with plenty of twists and turns right from the get-go. After that jazzy intro, I knew I was in for something special.
Why it's not on the Virtual Console yet: Anyone who's played the first twenty minutes of Snatcher will see the obvious lifting of elements from movies like Blade Runner and The Terminator. I mean, the freaking snatchers themselves look like recolored endoskeletons! No amount of editing (which was done extensively to the Western version) could change that.
While that alone could have raised red flags at Konami's legal department, the game also utilized voice acting, so there's bound to be licensing issues there. I sure hope Konami can work something out – who wants to pay hundreds of dollars for the original game on eBay?
The game received a limited printing and flopped due to Sega's lack of faith in its CD peripheral, but it would most certainly flourish as a digital download. Titles like Phoenix Wright prove that adventure games of this sort are sought after in North America.
4. Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
"PURAAAASSIIIMMAAAAA!!!!" Anyone who gets that Goemon reference will know just how lovably quirky Konami's N64 action-adventure was.
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon is stooped in Japanese culture, featuring a load of quirky Japanese jokes and puns, musical numbers that parody 80s and 90s anime intros, medieval Japanese structures, and giant, destructive robots.
And that's not to mention the completely inane plot, which involves Goemon and crew trying to foil the plans of a dancing troupe from using their spaceship's lasers to transform Japan into a giant stage and its citizens to loyal dancers.
I swear I didn't make any of that up.
Sporting four playable characters, each with their own unique abilities, Mystical Ninja provided a grand, humorous adventure with a big world filled with many a town and dungeon, giant mech battles to keep things fresh and interesting, and a delightful soundtrack. A few particularly difficult moments and its persistent camera issues (commonplace for 3D games at the time) aren't enough to sully what in my mind is still a timeless classic.
Why it's not on the Virtual Console yet: Two more releases in the form of an N64 sequel and a Game Boy spin-off followed this title, but even then the Goemon series has been absent from the West since the late nineties, and it's a pity.
There's no solid reason why this one has been noticeably missing from Wii's Virtual Console. Know this Konami: I'd fork over 1000 Wii points for this one in an instant – who knows how much longer the save on my N64's controller pak can hold out?
3. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Nintendo has done a pretty good job of getting a bunch of of its big SNES hits on the Virtual Console, but the absence of Yoshi's Island is inexcusable.
I'm going to be stubborn and say that the Yoshi's Island GBA version given to 3DS ambassadors doesn't count. Not only is Yoshi's classic "bo-beep-bo" utterance replaced by the helium-induced Yoshi's Story voice, but the port featured some awkward slowdown, particularly in the acid trip-induced "Touch Fuzzy, Get Dizzy" level.
The game pushed the SNES' power its limit using a Super FX2 chip that allowed for advanced techniques for the aging system like sprite-scaling and polygon-rendering. That, along with the joyous music, ingenious level design, and gameplay mechanics easily made it one of the best platformers of the 16-bit era.
Why it's not on the Virtual Console yet: Some have the audacity to say that the game's use of the Super FX2 chip is what's halting the game's re-release. I highly doubt that Nintendo's utilizing an emulator for its Virtual Console that can't handle 17-year old technology.
Not releasing this one is a bit odd, considering the 4-million copies the game sold when it first came out in 1995. It's one of the most requested Virtual Console games out there, so you have to wonder what's holding Nintendo back. If anything, why would they keep the GBA version of Yoshi's Island a 3DS ambassador exclusive when it could be sold on the eShop?
2. Soul Blazer series (Soul Blazer/Illusion of Gaia/Terranigma)
Those of you who never got to experience the wonder of Quintet and Enix's Soul Blazer series have seriously missed out. While Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia (pictured), and Terranigma aren't part of an official series, they all feature similar sound effects, cameos, and themes regarding human evolution, death and resurrection.
Besides, lumping them in as a series makes it easier for me to put more games in a Top Ten list.
With Soul Blazer, players assumed the role of a deity-turned-human sent to unseal trapped souls in order to rebuild a destroyed world (Actraiser, anyone?). Soul Blazer was a fun, if not repetitive action RPG.
Illusion of Gaia (or Illusion of Time) took things a step further by having a memorable cast of characters, a dramatic score, and an engaging (though highly linear) plot that incorporated dungeons based on ancient structures like the Incan ruins, Angkor Wat, and the Great Wall of China. The action received a bigger boost, allowing protagonist Will to learn new moves and the ability to transform into a sword-brandishing knight named Freedan or a blue spirit-like creature called Shadow.
Terranigma continued making improvements in the series' action, with lone hero Ark utilizing a number of differing moves that kept combat exciting. It also marked a return to Soul Blazer's style of world resurrection, adding a more in-depth system.
Although Europeans were lucky enough to get a SNES release for Terranigma, North Americans were not so lucky.
Why they're not on the Virtual Console yet: While digitally-releasing Soul Blazer should pose no issues for Square Enix, Illusion of Gaia and Terranigma may require a bit more effort since both games were published by Nintendo overseas. Aside from that, I honestly don't see any serious legal issues plaguing this one.
1. Earthbound
Can there really be any other title in this list's number one spot? I think not. Earthbound, in my opinion, is one of the greatest SNES titles, nay, Nintendo-made titles ever created.
Conceived by popular Japanese writer Shigesato Itoi, it's a humorous RPG that's chock-full of pop culture references, hilarious dialogue, and parody.
Listen, I could keep going on and on about how amazing Earthbound is, but we've done that so many times before, and I'm sure you're aware of the game's splendor by now. If you're not, then pay Starmen.net a visit and see why this title became such a cult classic.
Why it's not on the Virtual Console yet: Diehard Mother fans have pleaded endlessly for a re-release of this game, but sadly it was not meant to be. Re-releasing Earthbound on the Virtual Console without making some changes would undoubtedly put Nintendo into some legal hot water, given the game's flood of pop culture references and Beatles samples used in the music, among other things.
Oddly enough, the game isn't even available on the Japanese Virtual Console, although the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Brawl featured a five-minute demo of the game (which was removed from the American version).
It's notable to point out that none of the games mentioned on this list have appeared on the Japanese or European Virtual Consoles, either. The entire world is missing out on these games, and it'd be a crime not to revisit these classics and give them another go on the digital market.
Publishers may see little reason to release a whole lot of Virtual Console games now, given its lack of promotion these days. The upcoming release of the Wii U, however, could change that.
Since a Wii user's Virtual Console games can carry over to the Wii U, Nintendo could champion a reawakening and retooling of the Virtual Console on its new platform which could give it more presentation on the Wii Shop Channel.
Chances are I haven't listed your favorite NES, SNES, Genesis or N64 game. For that reason, I present a list of a few honorable mentions. That alone can give you a reason why the Virtual Console is far from finished. I most certainly haven't forgotten about the Super Famicom games that never made it to Western shores. They too, would benefit from a home on our Wiis.
Did I not mention your favorite game? Well, I was probably thinking about it, but sound off in the comments!
Honorable Mentions:
- Battletoads (NES)
- Contra (NES)
- Dragon View (SNES)
- E.V.O. Search for Eden (SNES)
- Harvest Moon 64 (N64)
- The Lost Vikings (SNES)
- Lufia & the Fortress of Doom (SNES) / Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals (SNES)
- Mega Man 6 & 7 / Mega Man X3 (NES/SNES)
- Mischief Makers (N64)
- Rocket Knight Adventures (Genesis)
- Star Fox (SNES)
- Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (N64)
- Sunset Riders (SNES)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time (SNES)
- The Twisted Tales of Spike McFang (SNES)


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I called my dad and he texted me back. I guess he just wants to keep it casual.
Sorry I didn't get back to you. I was on the Internet watching cats eat corn-on-the-cob.
I begin today as I do all days: with a fervent prayer that I encounter no Dyson Airblade hand dryers, mankind's most terrifying invention.


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Last Wednesday we sauntered down to our friends at Saddington Baynes, devoured some gourmet Pizza, washed it down with some ice cold beer and cleansed our pallets with some invigorating VFX related conversation, all in the name of our second graduate reunion…who says you can't mix business with pleasure? And with a high calibre of industry employed attendees from the likes of Double Negative, Framestore, The Mill and MPC London, conversation was rife.
Like A Kid In A Candy Store
Last week I accompanied the current Compositing class on a trip to the MPC studio in London. It's all part of the industry mentoring scheme we're encouraging at Escape, as we work to prepare our students for the working world. With aspirations for one day working in the industry, we feel it's really important for all our students to get a taste for what is expected from them as early as possible in their training. Irene Bonilla was one student who joined us that day, and here's what she had to say about it...
Pixologic Release New Upgrade
Pixologic have just released a new update for ZBrush. Any one of the new features would have been worth the price of upgrade... but wait, I forgot...you don't have to pay for the upgrade because its free and totally awesome.
A Union Of Olympic Standard
It has been brought to our attention that Visual Effects facility Union VFX have recently collaborated with award winning director Danny Boyle on a couple of projects.
The Amory Wars
Huge news for Sci-Fi and comic book fans alike this week as Claudio Sanchez, lead singer and mastermind behind progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, unveiles his plans to adapt his graphic novel, (The Amory Wars published by Evil Ink Comics) into a live action feature film.
The Foundry Summer Spectacular
Yesterday we announced the 1-day sale for The Foundry's MARI but what we didn't mention is that The Foundry and Escape Studios are treating everyone to a super summer sale. And there is no need to wait until August for these ones!
The summer promotions come in three pretty epic packages:
21st Century Oz
As mentioned in my previous blog, Comic Con 2012 provided us with a lot of new releases, information and sneak peeks in regards to upcoming films. One to keep an eye out for is Disney's upcoming release Oz: The Great and Powerful, whose trailer debuted at the convention.
Time To Change The Record?
With The Dark Knight Rises soon to hit UK screens, and The Amazing Spider-man having done the same only a couple of weeks ago, it's fair to say that superheroes are at the forefront of cinema at the moment, but is it all becoming a bit too much?
Scene Setters
If you haven't seen clips of Prometheus yet, or even the film itself, then you are either living under a rock or from Germany (release date is August 8th apparently – unlucky).
Comic Con
Last weekend saw the annual convention 'Comic Con' take place in San Diego. The event is always extremely popular as it offers attendees an opportunity to meet directors and actors, witness never before seen footage and be the first to hear about new releases, with this year being no different.
Burton Talks Actresses, Stopmotion And Frankenweenie
Following our previous blog post about Tim Burton's new project 'Frankenweenie', we bring you a further update via the IGN website.
Mark Spevick VS. Indiana Jones... Bridge
Don't you all just love it when our resident VFX tutor Mark Spevick shares his knowledge with us? And don't you just love watching, with bated breath, Indiana Jones conquering new feats as he crosses a rope bridge that appears to be on it's last tethers above a dangerous gorge? And of course we know you'll just love to know that we've put the two together.
The Amazing Making-Of The Amazing Spider-Man
OK, you all know by now how much we like talking about certain CG heavy / animation films, and it might be quite obvious why this is. Yes, generally it's because the film features one of our favourite directors, or we love a certain genre, action hero or story line, but another reason for us to get so excited about a new release is for the array of behind the scenes footage for the making of, on how certain sequences were achieved!
Rise Of The Fairy Tale Creatures...
DreamWorks have released two trailers (second here) for their upcoming animation film Rise of the Guardians.
Wreck-It Ralph
I think it's safe to say that most of you now know I love a bit of Disney. So, whenever I hear news of new releases, you get to hear about them. Therefore, I would like to bring to your attention the trailer for Disney's new release; Wreck-it Ralph.
11 Days And Counting
The suspense and build up to The Dark Knight Rises is literally killing us at Escape, we are so excited for the release date it's almost agony how slow time seems to be going. It also doesn't make it any easier that new footage, trailers and behind the scene sneak peeks keep being released!
Super Trooper
Don't you just hate it when you watch a couple get together that you've been rooting for throughout the movie and then a giant mutant bug stabs her in the stomach and it's all over? Yeah we hate it too. If you're um-ing and ah-ing where this scene-setting image is from then it was, of course, the original Starship Troopers film, released in 1997.


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Two incumbents hold off lone challenger in WF commission race
WEST FARGO – There will be no change in the City Commission here after the two incumbents running in a race of three both won re-election Tuesday night.
Newcomer Brad Olson challenged incumbents Duane Hanson, who was vying for a second term, and Mark Wentz, who hoped to win his first election after serving on the board as an appointee since 2012.
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Fist Pump 4 Jesus presents A Lost Love celebrating 4th Annual Night
Wednesday, Nov. 215:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Fist Pump 4 Jesus presents A Lost Love celebrating its 4th Annual Night Rally in the Bakersfield High School Harvey Auditorium on Wednesday November 21st. Doors open with Free Admission at 5:30pm. The first 200 people will receive a Fist Pump 4 Jesus wristband and there will be a free iPod giveaway. The performances will be by Unsilenced Revival, Holy Soldiers, and Tory Newsome with guest speakers Manny Ramirez, Al Martinez, and Eman Hernandez.
This is an energized event with live music and a powerful gospel message open to all people in Bakersfield. All high school students, Bible clubs, FCAs, and youth groups are especially welcome to experience this amazing rally the night before Thanksgiving.
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Uutiset reports on a Finnish marine research ship's run-ins with the Russians in the Baltic Sea:
The Russian Navy has twice interfered in the movements of the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) marine research vessel Aranda in international waters. According to SYKE, the two incidents occurred in August and September, when Aranda was conducting research for the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute off the coast of Sweden. In both incidents, the Russian warship attempted to prohibit the research vessel from accessing a sampling location in international waters east of the Swedish island of Gotland.
In the first incident on August 2, the Russian warship made radio contact with Aranda and urged it twice to change course. The Aranda initially obeyed the request, but at the second warning, the ship's crew replied that it would not deter and intended to stop at the research point as planned. At this time, the crew of the Aranda observed a submarine moving along the surface of the water.
The second incident on September 2 saw a Russian helicopter approach Aranda several times. After this, a nearby Russian warship took a course directly towards the ship's stern, passing the boat in very close proximity. The Aranda maintained its course and speed throughout the incident.


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Monthly Archives: June 2013
UCLA wins Capital One Cup, finishes third in Director's Cup
Helped significantly by a baseball championship, UCLA men's athletics secured its first-ever Capital One Cup yesterday.
Awarded annually to the top men's and women's Division I programs in the country, the prize comes with $200,000 worth of scholarships and will be presented at the ESPY Awards on July 17. The Bruin men scored 92 points to place ahead of Indiana and Texas A&M (88 points each), Florida (86) and Duke (82). The baseball title secured 60 points.
UCLA also placed third in the Director's Cup, which Stanford won for the 19th consecutive season. The Bruins now have back-to-back third-place finishes, and have landed in the top-five in eight of the past 10 years.
Per his contract, athletic director Dan Guerrero will receive a $30,000 bonus for the Bruins' top-10 placement in the Director's Cup.
First baseball title ends long wait for Bruin faithful
LOS ANGELES — Eric Karros stood in the middle of Jackie Robinson Stadium, just feet away from the national championship trophy. Once a player himself, the former Bruin and Dodger had waited years for this moment.
He gestured toward UCLA head coach John Savage, the man who had brought the Bruins to the mountaintop, guiding them through an undefeated postseason.
"I know a lot of schools will come courting, but gosh darn it, I hope you stay," Karros said Thursday afternoon. The 800-some fans sitting in the stands likely thought the same.
The Los Angeles Times reported earlier this week that USC — which finished 20-36 — had interest in Savage, who won the 1998 title there as a pitching coach. Considering UCLA's now-official powerhouse status, that's somewhat akin to a teenage boy having interest in Kate Upton. Continue reading
Shabazz Muhammad headed to Minnesota as No. 14 pick
In one of most unpredictable NBA drafts ever, Shabazz Muhammad stuck close to his spot in most mock drafts.
The Utah Jazz drafted the former UCLA standout at No. 14 and traded him to Minnesota. The Timberwolves had agreed to swap former Michigan point guard Trey Burke, the No. 8 pick, for the 14th and 21st picks.
The Pac-12 Co-Freshman of the Year's fall to the bottom of the lottery was a disappointment when compared to the hype he generated on the prep and AAU circuits.
Among the names that went before Muhammad: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Steven Adams, Kelly Olynyk. Right after Muhammad was selected, the Milwaukee Bucks picked Giannis Antetokounmpo — the first Greek player drafted since 2000.
"I think he's actually worth a higher pick than this," ESPN announcer Jay Bilas said of Muhammad. "When you take the risk-reward decision, this is a good spot for him." Continue reading
Steve Manfro's father saves woman's life on freeway
Marc Manfro had already risked his life before as an NYPD officer, inhaling toxic air for months guarding the post-9/11 World Trade Center site and helping with recovery efforts.
Now working as a security consultant, his sense of duty hasn't wavered. On his way to the beach Sunday morning, Manfro — the father of UCLA running back Steve Manfro — turned from the 405 onto the 10-West and saw a woman standing in the middle of the freeway facing 70 mile-per-hour traffic. Continue reading
Alabama flips UCLA commit Dominick Jackson
Offensive lineman Dominick Jackson, regarded as one of the top JUCO prospects in the country, has decided to go back on his verbal commitment to UCLA made earlier this month, according to Rivals.com. The 6-foot-7, four-star guard will instead play at Alabama.
He told Rivals' Andrew Bone that he made the decision despite not having yet visited the Crimson Tide: "(Offensive line) coach (Mario) Cristobal never stopped recruiting me. He really showed me how interested Alabama was in me after I committed."
Notes: UCLA sets numerous marks in title run
» John Savage's two championship teams finished with identical 49-17 records. He earned his first ring as a USC pitching coach in 1998, in a 21-14 victory over Arizona State that saw the teams combine for eight home runs.
"I looked at the record yesterday, and I had a good feeling we were going to end up with the same amount of wins, the same amount of losses," Savage said after beating Mississippi State 8-0 Tuesday night, earning his first as UCLA's head coach. "I knew the game wasn't going to be 21-14, thank God."
Sixty-two home runs were hit during the 1998 CWS. This year's saw just three. His team is built as a polar opposite to those "Gorilla Ball" squads, one that squeezes in just enough offense to complement defense and pitching. The Bruins took the bumpier road and sped along untouched, downing No. 5 seed Fullerton, No. 4 seed LSU and No. 1 seed UNC through the postseason.
"I don't think any of the experts thought we would be here at this stage, and we did it the right way," Savage said. "We played baseball."
» UCLA's pitchers combined for a 0.80 ERA in the College World Series, the lowest mark in the aluminum bat era (since 1974). The Bruins were also the first team to ever run through Omaha without allowing more than one run in any game.
The superlative defense, marked by the play of all-tournament shortstop Pat Valaika, helped hold opponents to 1-27 with runners in scoring position. Continue reading
Storify: Bruins react to first-ever baseball title
College World Series all-tournament team
Catcher: Brian Holberton, North Carolina
First base: Wes Rea, Mississippi State
Second base: Brett Pirtle, Mississippi State
Third base: Colin Moran, North Carolina
Shortstop: Pat Valaika, UCLA
Outfield: Michael Conforto, Oregon State
Outfield: Eric Filia, UCLA
Outfield: Hunter Renfroe, Mississippi State
DH: Trey Porter, Mississippi State
Pitcher: Adam Plutko, UCLA
Pitcher: Nick Vander Tuig, UCLA
Most Outstanding Player: Adam Plutko UCLA
Votes were cast by the present media. Ballots were filed by the eighth inning of the final game.
John Savage thanks family, late father, mentors
Shortly after John Savage raised his first championship trophy as a head coach, he thanked some of the many people who helped him along the way:
I couldn't do it without my wife Lisa. She's a coach's wife. She grew up with Coach (Chris) Ault, who's a Hall of Fame coach at the University of Nevada. My four kids. I spend a lot of time away from them. They know I'm dedicated to my job. I love them so much. This is for my dad, who passed away in August 2010. He didn't see us win a national championship.
This is for Jack Gifford, who also passed away, who's a UCLA famous alumni. This is for my dad, this is for Jack, this is for my entire family. …
I would never be here without Coach (Mike) Gillespie and Coach (Gary) Powers, who I started with at Nevada. I owe everything to them.
For more on Savage's path to UCLA and an eventual national title, here's my feature from earlier this month.


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When did Kira become so depressed?
Originally Posted by johnnykolakis
im glad the 22 weeks of filler is just a rumor cuz Naruto's got liek 18 more weeks of filler to go before it goes back to the manga and its startin to get a lil lame... well i wouldnt mind if Bleach took a season off to let the manga expand more...
and that special Hinamori-Kira-Renji episode was good even if it wasnt crucial to the plot... Kira is the man i cant wait to see the fight between him and Matsumoto... maybe theyll even show her shikai
ep 59 was awesome i dunno why everyone is hating on hollow ichigo... probably not the best animated scene in bleach but i think it portrayed HI's ambience quite well... on a bitchy issue of continuity... ichigo was lookin quite vibrant at the end of the episode when he should be dying lol... weird
I'd like to die with the songs I love stuck in my head. I hope to make the most of these hollow bones we become.
I raise a toast to the the souls that sang all along. I've been gathering friends to just to make some sounds,
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We will see Matsumotos shikai, just like in the manga.
i liked the hollow-ichigo, he was very... alucard esque, seemed like he was gonna whip out dual three foot long pistols...
but he seemed all nutsy and ful of useless energy jus like i expected, but fuck knows how long ichigo will be able to keep him under control... thats like a hamster keeping a bear under control...
and his reiatsu must be pretty fucking immense to knock yachiru out of that tree... dont sound like much but this is the girl thats vice captain to kenpachi!
Eh, this episode was alright but it could have been so much better. I didn't like the way they had animated hollow Ichigo, with the disjointed limbs and all. If they had followed it the way it was done in the manga it could have been better, but hands down I think 58 was the best episode, ever.
@ Lbosquet
It seemed like he already forgot that we have seen her shikai release in the manga, even if it was just a glimpse of it.
i think they plan on releasing the bleach Jump fiesta 2005 after this arc to keep people's interest up. The problem is they need to have at least 100 manga chapters to keep going for another 60 episodes with no fillers.
After this arc is done the chpts difference will be about 20 something chapters. how will they keep it going?
If kubo tite want he could write the chapters faster so the series could continue with no fillers. meaning the anime will be ahead of the manga. but that's a lot of work and kubo is no superman because that is almost impossible.


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Winnipeg Free Press - PRINT EDITION
Party's lonely soldier might just fade away
With new leader on horizon, what will Gerrard do?
First, credit where credit is due.
Struggling with only one MLA sitting in the legislature, a declining membership base and a very uncertain future, the Manitoba Liberal Party has managed to create a legitimate leadership race.
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On Thursday morning, lawyer Rana Bokhari and communications consultant Dougald Lamont unofficially kicked off the race to lead the provincial Liberals with a live forum at the Free Press News Caf©. The candidates will participate in two more officially sanctioned debates before party members vote Oct. 26.
It would be easy to dismiss Bokhari and Lamont, and the Liberal party, for that matter. Neither has any experience as an elected official, let alone a political leader. Neither has a very high profile in their day jobs. And the party continues to cling to the very outside edge of relevance.
However, in this day and age of declining voter turnout and growing cynicism about politics and politicians, actually having more than one candidate vie for a leadership is an accomplishment. The Manitoba Progressive Conservative Party, for example, has had only one contested leadership race in the last 14 years.
That said, there is only limited hope the person who replaces outgoing leader Jon Gerrard -- an oncologist who has run the Manitoba Grits for 15 years -- will bring this perennial third-place party into a new age of competitiveness.
Gerrard has been much criticized for failing to make any significant progress in winning seats. However, even those who criticize Gerrard have to tip their hat to him for keeping the Grits in the game by holding his River Heights seat against steep odds.
It's ironic now that the very thing that made Gerrard so compelling to many Liberals may be his undoing.
He confirmed that although he has already officially stepped down as leader, he would continue to sit in the legislature until at least the next provincial election. Depending on the date of the next federal vote, that could be anywhere from fall 2015 to spring 2016.
Gerrard said he believes a new leader can work effectively away from the legislature to rebuild the Liberal base in Manitoba. He also noted he made a commitment to the people of River Heights to represent them regardless of whether he led the Grits.
"I ran in River Heights and was elected," he said in an interview. "I believe I owe a lot to those people. I want to do whatever I can for the people of River Heights."
Gerrard is not ruling out a run in the next provincial election. And although he has made his own preferences quite clear, the final decision about what happens in his riding will wait until he can deliberate with the new leader.
Gerrard's intentions aside, there is quite a lot of debate in Liberal circles about whether he should stay or retire and allow the new leader to run in a byelection. It's a decision fraught with danger for the party.
The argument for having Gerrard vacate his seat goes something like this: A new leader needs to be in the legislature facing his or her political opponents as soon as possible to establish a public profile. This will create momentum for the party and give it and the new leader the best chance to win additional seats in the next general election.
Others will argue giving up the party's only seat and asking the new leader to win it again in a byelection is a risky strategy. Gerrard has proven to be incredibly resilient, these Grits will point out, and it would be a mistake to think any other candidate, even the new party leader, could win a byelection.
The stakes could not be higher for the Liberals. Although Gerrard has been an afterthought for most voters since the NDP returned to power in 1999, some Grits believe the stars are aligning for them much in the way they did in 1988.
In that election, support for the NDP dropped to low single digits. After losing a vote of confidence, an election was called in which it was expected the Progressive Conservatives under Gary Filmon would win a majority. Sharon Carstairs, then the only Liberal in the legislature, had other ideas.
With centre-left voters desperate for a new option, Carstairs stormed to 20 seats and official Opposition status. Although she could not advance on that success in the 1990 election -- in which Filmon finally won his majority, the Liberal caucus shrank to seven seats and the NDP became the official Opposition again -- she is still celebrated as the greatest Liberal leader of modern Manitoba politics.
Many Liberals see similar conditions now. Support for the NDP government is plunging and Tory support is on the rise. Could a new Liberal leader surprise pundits and overtake the sagging NDP in the next election?
It's far too early to write that narrative. Still, the upcoming Liberal leadership will likely give us an early opportunity to handicap Grit fortunes in the next province-wide vote.
Gerrard has courageously maintained a beachhead that has kept the Liberals alive, if only just. It is proof of the inherent cruelty of politics that even after all that noble service to the cause, he may have to leave politics altogether to allow the party to make another run at glory.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition September 20, 2013 A11
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1 parvis des Droits-de-l'Homme F - 57000 Metz
The work of three architects, Japanese Shigeru Ban (who claims he was inspired by the wooden structure of the traditional Chinese bamboo hat), Parisian Jean de Gastines and Londoner Philip Gumuchdjian, the Pompidou-Metz Centre provides a venue for th..
2 Place du Tilleul
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pl. du Tilleul F - 01800 Pérouges
Place de la Halle is one of France's most characteristic squares. Its name comes from the covered market that stood in the centre of the village until 1839. The houses lining the square relate the history of the village. The hostelry (Ostellerie) has..
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D120 F - 01350 Culoz
Two summits make up the Grand Colombier. To the North, one of the summits has a cross whilst the Southern summit has a triangulation point. From the top of these two settings, hikers may admire the magnificent panorama over the Jura, the Rhone Valley..
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Mont Colomby de Gex is one of the highest peaks (1 689m) of the Jura range, overlooking the Swiss plain below. It commands a stunning view of the Alps, similar to the one from Mont-Rond.
5 Route de la Corniche Sublime
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The Route de la Corniche Sublime begins at Comps-sur-Artuby, a former stronghold of the Knights Templar and later of the Knights Hospitaller. The village nestles at the foot of a rock crowned by the 13C Eglise St André. The views from this church ove..
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Edouard Martel (1859-1938), the inventor of potholing, was the first to explore these gorges in 1905-06. In the 1920s lookout points were built along the canyon, and in 1947 a cliff road (D 71), known as the Corniche Sublime, was constructed on the s..
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The Queyras is an isolated hinterland. A geographical, historical and cultural entity, it became a protected park in 1977. Its villages such as st-Veran are among Europe's highest (average altitude here is 2 200m), and its charm combines vast space w..
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This low-lying, ravined mountain range extends to the sea with promontories, deep creeks, headlands and beaches. Its fire-red colours form a striking contrast with the indigo blue of the Mediterranean. The Corniche d'Or coastal road running between C..
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pl. Robert-de-Joly F - 07700 Saint-Remèze
This sinkhole was discovered by Robert Joly in August 1935 and turned out to be a magnificent network of chambers with a great variety of concretions. Shaped by underground waters, the huge chambers are a testament to climate change in the quatenary ..
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Because of its stunning viewpoints, the Haute Corniche is the most impressive sections of the Gorges de l'Ardèche. From Saint-Remèze, drive past La Cathédrale and La Madeleine belvederes, stopping along the way to visit the cave (Grotte de la Madelei..
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Two viewing tables have been set up on either side of a chapel, commanding a grandiose, sweeping view which covers no less than 13 departments. To the east, the eye is drawn to the Vercors, with, beyond, the sparkling summits of the Alps and Mont Bla..
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After admiring the unspoilt setting of the ruined Château de la Tourette, which once marked the gateway to the States of Languedoc, leave Vernoux and head for Boffres. Built on an outcrop, this village dominates a rural landscape of chestnut groves. ..
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r. Cros-Mayrevieille F - 11000 Carcassonne
Built on the right bank of the River Aude, the City is made up of a fortified centre, the chateau Comtal and a double surrounding wall. The outside one, with 14 towers, is separated from the interior wall, with 24 towers, by the lists. Abandoned when..
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This high-perched citadel (780m) comprises two adjacent but separate castles. The lower, château bas was built in the 11C when the Corbières were part of Aragon. A gaping hole in a watchtower near the lower keep commands a splendid view of Quéribus. ..
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This spectacular cable-stayed viaduct was designed by English architect Lord Foster. The elegant structure has seven concrete supports, a metallic roadway and seven steel pylons. At 2 460m long and 343m above the Tarn at its highest point, the viaduc..
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The treasury of Conques Abbey houses a major collection of church plate from the 9C to the 16C, the most comprehensive display in France. It includes a particularly remarkable reliquary statue of St Faith (10C), made of gold and silver-gilt plaiting ..
17 Chaos de Montpellier-le-Vieux
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Montpellier-le-Vieux is not a town but the amazing result of erosion and rainwater over the Causse Noir dolomite rock. Explored during the late 19C, this mass of rocky outcrops has gradually been freed from dense undergrowth, to the delight of nature..
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r. du Cloitre F - 13637 Arles Cedex
From the Gallo-Roman period up to the end of the Middle Ages, the Alyscamps ("Champs-Élysées") was one of the most prestigious necropolises in the West. Its heyday came when the necropolis was Christianised, with relics from St Trophimus an..
19 Croix de Provence views
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It's just a short climb from Notre Dame de Ste Victoire Priory (1656) to the 17m Croix de Provence (on a 11m foundation). From here, at an altitude of 945m, there is a magnificent panorama over Provence's mountains. To the south you see rise up the p..
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East of Aix-en-Provence lies Mt Sainte Victoire, which reaches a height of 1 011m at its peak, the Pic des Mouches. Its sheer face, creating a silhouette that is evocative of the entire region, is best seen from the Croix de Provence (945m). The D10 ..


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Business-to-business (B2B) describes commerce transactions between businesses, such as between a manufacturer and a wholesaler, or between a wholesaler and a retailer. Contrasting terms are business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-government (B2G). B2B branding is a term used in marketing.
The overall volume of B2B (Business-to-Business) transactions is much higher than the volume of B2C transactions.[1][2][3] The primary reason for this is that in a typical supply chain there will be many B2B transactions involving sub components or raw materials, and only one B2C transaction, specifically sale of the finished product to the end customer. For example, an automobile manufacturer makes several B2B transactions such as buying tires, glass for windscreens, and rubber hoses for its vehicles. The final transaction, a finished vehicle sold to the consumer, is a single (B2C) transaction.
B2B is also used in the context of communication and collaboration. Many businesses are now using social media to connect with their consumers (B2C); however, they are now using similar tools within the business so employees can connect with one another. When communication is taking place amongst employees, this can be referred to as "B2B" communication.
cosom main difference between B2B and B2C is who the buyer of a product or service is. The purchasing process is different in both cases and the following is a list of key differences between them.
Some characteristics of organizational buying / selling behaviour in detail:
One of the characteristics of a B2B product is that in many cases it is bought by a committee of buyers. It is important to understand what a brand means to these buyers. Buyers are usually well-versed with costing levels and specifications. Also, due to constant monitoring of the market, these buyers would have excellent knowledge of the products too. In many cases the purchases are specification driven. As a result of this, it is vital that brands are clearly defined and target the appropriate segment.
As explained above, every one product can only be associated with one brand. Because of this, it is vital that companies find a white space for their brand, an uncontested category to occupy space in the minds of the buyer.
In differentiating one's brand, companies can use various strategies, often referring to the origin of the goods or the processes used to manufacture the product(s). Some have identified up to 13 such strategies. Depending on the company's history, the competitive landscape, occupied spaces and white spaces, there could be one or many strategies that any company could use.
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I need to create a GUI for users to kick off my java program.
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On my travels through 'Java for Dummies' and other publications I have seen reference to JFrame.
Can anyone tell me which, in your opinion, is the best tool to use?
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I need it to include a drop down list or two, a file browser and a button!!
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NBC NATIONAL NEWS — There's a Republican Presidential debate tonight.
The first in almost a month and just days ahead of two important primaries.
Mitt Romney is fighting to win his home state while Rick Santorum is trying to turn his Michigan success into votes in Arizona.
Rick Santorum is the one to watch tonight.
He's soared ahead nationally and in Michigan, but still trails Mitt Romney in Arizona, where tonight's debate is being held.
'I always have and I will win the states that matter to win this election,' said, Rick Santorum, Presidential Candidate.
Santorum's now under attack in a new ad from Ron Paul.
Focusing on social issues worked for Santorum.
Now Mitt Romney's looking right, meeting with the tea party tomorrow in Michigan, and hammering President Obama.
'Unfortunately, perhaps because of the people the President hangs around with, and their agenda, their secular agenda, they have fought against religion.' Said Mitt Romney, Presidential Candidate.
At tonight's debate, Santorum will get more scrutiny because he's the new front runner, but so will Mitt Romney.
'He's under the microscope, he's under pressure he needs to do well, he needs to re-establish a sense that he is the front runner in the race,' said Stu Rothenberg, Political Analyst for The Rothenberg Political Report.
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December 13, 2012
I have worked with NVHS for over twenty years as an Executive Director of another non-profit partner agency. This organization's mission is to "Eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida". Their efforts include Search and Rescue, Stand Down Events, Referral to Veteran's Services and benefits, Housing, Food, Tents, Clothes and anything that can improve the lives of our brave men and women veterans. This Christmas once again NVHS will provide motel rooms for those living in the woods, meals and gifts for many in need. They are currently purchasing and renovating homes for shared living affordable housing. Donations are always needed to help support their efforts.
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