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The Hydra Aquatics Biopellet Reactor is a great piece of equipment used to boost biological activity in an aquarium with the use of biopellet media. The reactor works by pushing a stream of water through an accelerator which agitates the media and puts it in motion within the reactor. This process is called fluidization. The efficiency of the media is increased it churns inside the reactor. The filtered water is then returned to your aquarium.
One of the greatest advantages the Hydra Aquatics Biopellet Reactor has over its competitors lies in its innovative design. Hydra Aquatics has solved the two most common problems that plague standard media reactors by incorporating an inverted conical bottom and a top-fed flow accelerator.
Most media reactors use a bottom-fed flow diffusion method through a plate. This smooth, constant flow is typically referred to as up-flow or reverse flow. Unfortunately, using this type of flow inside a media reactor usually causes lighter filter media to clump at the top and denser media to settle at the bottom. Using Hydra Aquatics inverted conical bottom and top-fed flow accelerator design, it is impossible for the media to clump together or settle completely at the bottom.
Using our flow accelerator technology combined with an inverted conical bottom we are able to create specific internal flow patterns. The flow within the reactor keeps media suspended at all times. We guarantee the best water-to-media contact as your media of choice is circulated for 100% full saturation. Flow can easily be controlled using a gate valve or at the pump.
Having proper media saturation and keeping media in suspension will greatly increase contact time of water-to-media. Reactor media that is at a standstill is less efficient as the saturation levels are lowered. With reactor media in full suspension, you are increasing surface area to water contact time which in turn gives you the best results for whatever media you are using. Hydra Aquatics Biopellet Media Reactor is efficiently designed to give you the most out of your choice of media.
Recommended Feed Pump: 600-1500 L/H (150-375 GPH)
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Brightwell Aquatics Katalyst Bioreactive Filtration Media 600g Information
Bioactive filtration media, providing an ideal colonization substrate and a suitable source of organic carbon to beneficial microbes responsible for uptake of nitrate and phosphate.
Helps decrease latent organic material, and hence nitrate and phosphate concentrations, in aquaria, greatly simplifying and improving nutrient control relative to methods based solely upon using vodka or other alcohol/sugar solutions as organic carbon sources.
May be used with MicroBacter7 and/or as part of a low-nutrient approach to aquarium husbandry.
Improves water clarity through remineralization of latent dissolved organic compounds present in system.
Safe for use in all freshwater and marine aquaria, including planted and reef systems.
Made in the USA. Sold by mass, not volume; 1 g = ~1.6 ml of competing media.
Technical Background:
In all aquaria, it is prudent to establish a stable nutrient budget in which the rate of nutrient export is not greatly exceeded by the rate of nutrient input, and vice versa; in the proper physical and chemical conditions, the former imbalance leads to increased presence of nuisance organisms such as filamentous algae and cyanobacteria, whereas the latter leads to malnourished aquarium inhabitants. The nutrients of greatest concern to most aquarists are nitrate and phosphate, both of which require active removal and/or remineralization in aquatic habitats to ensure that they do not exceed concentrations that are deemed as safe for the ornamental organisms inhabiting those systems, or that would otherwise impact the appearance of the system, itself. KATALYST provides a static surface for colonization by beneficial microbes, while at the same time providing them with a source of organic carbon, which is required for the uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds (including nitrate and phosphate, respectively).
In this fashion, KATALYST improves nutrient-uptake efficiency relative to systems employing only live rock, live sand, and/or inert plastic material as a substrate for microbial colonization. The colonization of KATALYST with the appropriate types of nutrient-remineralizing microorganisms, such as those found in MICROBACTER7, serves to deplete existing concentrations of dissolved organic material from the aquarium. Instructions and Guidelines: KATALYST should be housed in a media reactor, canister filter, or fluidized-bed reactor with a means of controlling water flow through the media bed, and with a pre-filter in place to restrict particulate material from entering the reaction vessel. Moderate water flow will discourage the accumulation of latent organic material in the media bed, itself, and will improve overall results.
Dissolved oxygen concentration and/or pH in the aquarium may temporarily decrease when new media is added; ensure that adequate aeration of water is employed at all times when using KATALYST, and monitor and adjust pH as necessary. In marine aquaria, maintain operation of protein skimmer at all times to ensure that adequate degassing and oxygenation of water is taking place. Systems with [NO3-] and/or [PO43-] <5 ppm and 0.02 ppm, respectively: employ ~1 g of KATALYST per 2 US-gallons of water in aquarium system. Add 1 ml MICROBACTER7 per 20 US-gallons in system daily for first 4 weeks to seed KATALYST media. In systems with elevated concentrations of these nutrients, employ up to twice the afore-mentioned mass and volume, respectively, of KATALYST and MICROBACTER7. Allow at least 4 weeks for media to become adequately colonized for significant changes in nutrient concentrations to become evident. When nutrient concentrations drop below the target values (user-defined), decrease the daily dosage of MICROBACTER7 to maintain these levels. Replenish KATALYST media as necessary to counter gradual dissolution (on the order of months) that is the result of microbial consumption of the material. The rate of media deterioration is largely related to the nutrient load in the system: the higher the rate of nutrient input, the more quickly the media will be consumed by microbes.
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This is Robert Sheehan in Dublin today shooting a scene for the 3rd series of Love/Hate. Love/Hate was the most watched show in Ireland in 2011. And a major reason why Sheehan did not return to Misfits. As I've said all along, I didn't miss him, not at all, in Misfits series 3. Um, like, DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED? Click here Full Story
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In his letter, he states that the director of health and community services will — if approved as proposed — obtain a combined 11.3 percent increase over three years, the director of public works will receive a total 9 percent increase during the same time frame and the economic development director, community development director and Citi-Stat director will receive either a combined 8.8 or 8.9 percent increase if the budget is adopted as recommended.
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I am also inclined to think the so called bubble isn't likely to burst any time soon. Not only is there the billion plus people in the Chinese market with lots of potential for growth left but there is the Indian market and their billion plus population that remains to be further exploited.
Although as for never, well that is a very long time!
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I tell this all the time to people who don't know: China loves loves LOVES whiskey (cognac too). The Chinese population not only enjoys it on a basic level but they also frequently give it as business gifts (huge amount spent on this). Thus far, most of this demand has gone towards scotch and quite a bit of garbage like Johnnie Walker. But those tastes and preferences will change over time as the upper-middle class makes a greater shift towards premium whiskeys including American ones. There is no doubt in my mind that China will be the largest consumer of whiskey in the near future.
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And, of course, it is ridiculously priced at $170-ish. At even half that price it would be a questionable outlay of money, though I'm happy to drink it when others are buying. (We have a doctor friend who buys it by the case, especially around the holidays, and when he puts a bottle in front of me and tells me to help myself, I helps myself. Can't disobey doctor's orders!)
"I distrust a man who says 'when.' He's got to be careful not to drink too much, because he's not to be trusted when he does." Sydney Greenstreet
Johnnie Walker Blue is the Pappy Van Winkle of the Scotch world.
I feel the same way. I have seen posters scoff at the thought of someone laying down a couple of bills for JW Blue then post about paying the same amount or more for a bottle of PVW23. In my opinion both are way overpriced based on my PV benchmarks. On the other hand like Unclebunk noted if someone pours me a glass of either I will gladly accept. Cheers.
I think that a better analogy is to say that PVW23 is the Port Ellen of the bourbon world. Nobody is putting bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue away as an example of a distillery long closed.
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President Bill Clinton chose Ruth Bader Ginsburg as his first appointment to the United States Supreme Court. Ginsburg was born Joan Ruth Bader on March 15, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the second daughter born to Nathan and Celia Bader. Sadly, Ginsburg's older sister died before she started school, leaving Ruth as an only child. The Brooklyn neighborhood in which the Baders lived consisted mostly of poor, working class Jewish, Italian, and Irish immigrants. Celia Bader taught her daughter Ruth, whom she called 'Kiki,' the value of independence and a good education. Ginsburg heeded her mother's advice and worked diligently in school. Her classmates remembered her in varying ways. Some recalled her beauty and popularity, which led to her selection to the twirling squad. Others remembered her as overly competitive, even to the point of annoyance. A secret hidden to all her classmates at the time was the fact that Celia Bader suffered from cancer during Ruth's high school years. Celia Bader passed away a day before her daughter's graduation ceremony. Ruth did not attend a "Forum of Honor" to which she was invited for graduating sixth in her class. Celia Bader left Ruth a relatively large sum of eight thousand dollars for her college tuition. Ginsburg, however, earned enough scholarships by that time to support herself. She gave most of the money to her father.
Ginsburg attended Cornell University after graduating from high school. There, she began dating Martin Ginsburg, who would become her husband. Their undergraduate years were uneventful. Martin enrolled at Harvard Law School upon his graduation while Ruth completed her senior year at Cornell. Halfway through the year, Martin received his draft notice. Ruth graduated first in her class from Cornell and the young couple married before moving to Fort Sill, in Lawton, Oklahoma, where Martin was stationed to serve in the Army. After Martin's discharge from the Army two years later, the couple returned to Harvard, where Ruth Ginsburg also enrolled in law school.
Ruth Ginsburg attended Harvard at a difficult time. In the era of harsh grillings by professors using the Socratic method, Ruth Ginsburg and her fellow women students found the school extremely hostile. At one point, Dean Erwin Griswold asked the women of the class what it felt like to occupy places that could have gone to deserving men. Still, Ginsburg overcame the derision and excelled academically. She received high grades and earned a position with the law review. Crisis struck when Martin developed testicular cancer and required extensive treatment with radiation and surgery. Ginsburg attended to her preschool daughter and her ill husband while maintaining her studies. She attended class for her husband and typed his papers as he dictated every word. After a difficult struggle, Martin recovered. He graduated from law school and accepted a position in a New York law firm. Ruth Ginsburg transferred from Harvard to Columbia Law School to continue her study. She made law review, becoming the first woman to achieve the honored position at two major schools. After a year at Columbia, Ginsburg graduated at the top of her class.
The years following her graduation from law school were spent in academic endeavors. Ginsburg worked for a few years as a research associate at Columbia Law School before joining the faculty at Rutgers University Law School in 1963. Ginsburg worked during this time to advance several feminist causes. While at Rutgers, she battled for maternity leave rights for schoolteachers in New Jersey. She also began an active participation in the American Civil Liberties Union. In 1972, Ginsburg became the first woman hired with tenure at Columbia Law School. She also became the first director of the ACLU's Women's Rights Project that same year.
Ginsburg's star continued to rise as she joined many important committees and boards in various law associations across the country. During this time, she also began appearing before the Supreme Court where she would eventually argue a total of six cases for women's rights. After a brief stint as a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences in Stanford, California, Ginsburg President Jimmy Carter nominated Ginsburg to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals in the D.C. Circuit. She served as a federal appeals judge from 1981 until President Clinton nominated her to succeed retiring Justice Byron R. White. Clinton, impressed by Ginsburg's life story, praised her for her efforts in advancing women's rights.
While leaning towards the liberal side of the Court's political spectrum, Ginsburg has not hesitated to vote with her conservative colleagues. Ginsburg has shown a continuing willingness to promote women's rights from the High Court. Unlike other justices, Ginsburg relishes the opportunity to address the public in speeches, delivering her views eloquently and with a deep sense of commitment. There is little doubt that Ginsburg's position on women's rights, and civil liberties in general, will play an important role in many controversial issues to come.
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After you blow your load in someones mouth you smack their head and it comes out their nose as they shake their head. They get angry.. Therefore, it looks like an angry dragon.
when i gave my dad an angry dragon he beat me up.
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Angry Dragon- To smack a Hobbit in the back of the head just as you blow your load, it spurts out his nose on the gathered crowd of eager asslings awaiting their turn, like an Angry Dragon!
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The number of federally required background checks of prospective gun purchasers has nearly doubled in the past decade - a time when violent crime has been in long decline in many places across the USA, according to FBI records.
The bureau's National Instant Check System (NICS) does not track actual firearms sales - multiple guns can be included in one purchase. But the steady rise in background checks - from 8.5 million in 2002 to 16.8 million in 2012 - tracks other indicators that signal escalating gun sales.
Advocates on both sides of the gun-rights debate disagree over what is driving the trend. Gun-rights groups attribute the steady increase to the growing popularity of hunting and other gun-recreation uses, the impact of state laws allowing citizens to carry concealed handguns and concerns that the Obama administration will push for laws restricting weapons purchases.
Gun-control advocates, led by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, say existing gun owners are responsible for most new purchases (about 20% of gun owners possess 65% of the nation's guns, according to a 2006 Harvard study). Brady Campaign President Dan Gross said concerns about new gun-control laws are part of a "marketing ploy" to keep firearms moving.
No gun-control legislation was passed in President Obama's first term and no major proposal was offered during the 2012 presidential election campaign.
Still, there is an "expectation" that new gun-control proposals will surface in Obama's second term, said National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre. "People expect a siege on the Second Amendment (right to bear arms).''
Larry Keane, senior vice president of the National Shooting Sports Foundation, said gun-related recreation - from hunting to target shooting on the range - is growing, too.
From 2006 through 2011, spending on hunting equipment grew by nearly 30%, according to a national survey published in August by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Keane said the overall firearms industry has thrived despite the sputtering economy and the decline in violent crime. "Personal safety still is a big reason people purchase firearms,'' Keane said. "The economic downturn, I think, raised fears that crime would eventually go back up."
"The industry appears to run counter to the economic cycle," he said. "When the economy is not doing well, the industry seems to be doing better."
According to a state-by-state breakdown of the FBI data, more checks were requested by gun dealers and authorities in Kentucky - 2.3 million - than from any other state so far this year. However, the Kentucky total is likely higher than other states because in addition to checks conducted for new sales at licensed gun dealers, concealed weapon permit holders can be subject to monthly updated background checks, Kentucky State Police Sgt. Rick Saint-Blancard said.
Nevertheless, Saint-Blancard said, hunting and gun ownership still are "very much a part of Kentucky.''
In Wisconsin, when a law allowing citizens to carry concealed weapons took effect in November 2011, the FBI reported a corresponding surge in background-check requests by local gun dealers. FBI checks jumped from 24,984 last October to 73,346 a month later, according to bureau data. Wisconsin was the 49th state to approve carrying a concealed weapon. Illinois is the only state without such a law.
"We expected that this would be a popular program based upon our research into other states that had implemented (concealed carry programs) and based upon Wisconsin's appreciation for hunting and the outdoors,'' state Justice spokeswoman Dana Brueck said.
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Mike B wraps the Top 5 Most Controversial Games of 2012, did your favorite game make the list?
BFF Report - Ep 127 - Turtle Beach Special
Mike B showcases the Turtle Beach 2012 headset line.. just in time for Christmas!
BFF Report - Ep 126 - Planetside 2
Mike B revisits Planetside 2 post-launch to review the current state of the game and to give us his thoughts on the game's cash shop.
BFF Report - Ep 125 - Hawken
Mike B takes a look at the fast paced Mech FPS, Hawken, in today's BFF Report.
BFF Report - Ep 124 - Natural Selection 2
The highly anticipated indie title, Natural Selection 2, blends RTS and FPS in a way not seen in many franchises. Did it pull it off?
BFF Report - Ep 123 - Happy Wars
Mike B takes a look at the first free-to-play game released on the XBox Live Arcade in this week's BFF Report.
BFF Report - Ep 122 - Torchlight 2
Today on the BFF Report, Mike B checks out the latest installment in the Torchlight series and shows you how modding done right can give a game endless replay value.
BFF Report - Ep 121 - Ravaged
Mike B takes a look at the post apocalyptic shooter, Ravaged. Funded by Kickstarter and developed by indie studio 2 Dawn Games, Ravaged brings chaotic and skill based gameplay to the FPS genre.
BFF Report - Ep 120 - Planetside 2 Beta Impressions
Mike B gives us his initial impressions and brief general overview of some of the mechanics and functions of Planetside 2.
BFF Report - Ep 119 - Gunnar Glasses
Mike B takes a look at, or rather, through Gunnar's Technology Eyewear. Do they deliver on the hype that surrounds them?
BFF Report - Ep 118 - AirMech
Mike B takes a look at the latest RTS/MOBA/Action Shooter hybrid, AirMech, and tries to pinpoint why it's yet to take off.
BFF Report - Ep 117 - Bullet Run
Mike B takes a look at the latest free to play shooter from SOE, Bullet Run.
BFF Report - Ep 116 - The Secret World (Part 2)
In the second and final part of his coverage of The Secret World, Mike B takes a look at PvP, missions, and the dangers of wild goose chases?
BFF Report - Ep 115 - The Secret World
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B gets a good look at the mysterious universe of Funcom's The Secret World.
BFF Report - Ep 114 - Drakensang
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes a look at the latest browser based free to play massively multiplayer online action role playing game from Bigpoint, Drakensang.
BFF Report - Ep 113 - Quantum Conundrum
Mike B takes a look at Quantum Conundrum, the latest from Portal creator, Kim Swift.
BFF Report - Ep 112 - SMITE
Hi-Rez is taking on the MOBA genre by fusing the familiar feel of a third person RPG and the gameplay functions of the action RTS. Mike B takes the challenge to see if this combination will work in today's BFF Report.
BFF Report - Ep 111 - Krater
Per the fans request, Mike B takes a look at the post-apoc squad based action role playing dungeon crawler (PASBARPDC for short), Krater.
BFF Report - Ep 110 - ARMA 2: DayZ mod
This week, Mike B takes a closer look at the hottest mod out for ARMA 2, DayZ.
BFF Report - Ep 109 - Portal 2 Community Maps
Mike B may be on vacation, but that doesn't mean work stops! Today's BFF Report is covering the latest addon to Portal 2 community which allows the players to create their own puzzles.. you know what? Just watch..
BFF Report - Ep 108 - Family Guy Online
Every so often an interesting case comes across the desk of Senior Vice Detective of Internal Operations and Current Affairs Echelon Spec 7 Mike B, and Family Guy Online certainly qualifies itself as a game that might just be hitting all the right points..
BFF Report - Ep 107 - Trials Evolution
This week Mike B takes a look at the latest couch console commander title, Trials Evolution. With the undeniably insane track customization and irresistible replay value, is there any question that this game is worth the $15?
BFF Report - Ep 106 - TERA Online
The highly controversial game from Korea's Bluehole Studio has made it's way around the world courtesy of En Masse Entertainment and Frogster. Our own Mike B has spent the past few months in various betas collecting more information than he could squeeze into today's massive 25 minute BFF Report. Does TERA make the cut?
BFF Report - Ep 105 - Legend of Grimrock
Legend of Grimrock is bringing back the funk with it's true-to-origin dungeon crawler design. For all the fans of Might and Magic, Eye of the Beholder and that one person who played Scarab of Ra, this game might be the throwback you were looking for.
BFF Report - Ep 104 - WoW MoP: Pandas, Pandas Everywhere
This week Mike B takes an extended look at some of what is in store for players with the next expansion for World of Warcraft, Mists of Pandaria.
BFF Report - Ep 103 - Modern Combat 3 (Mobile MW3)
Gameloft, the creators of Order and Chaos (Mobile MMORPG), have set a pretty high bar with their entry into the mobile FPS market, Modern Combat 3. Mike B gives us a breakdown of the mechanics and features available in this impressive app.
BFF Report - Ep 102 - Realm of the Mad God
With its recent Steam debut, Realm of the Mad God is making headway in the mainstream. Mike B takes a look through it see if its worth a click.
BFF Report - Ep 101 - Mass Effect 3 Co-op
We all knew that there would be a co-op system included in Mass Effect 3, but what we didn't know was the amount of depth and progression that was going to be included. Even Mass Effect franchise fan Mike B was a skeptic, as the game had always thrived on it's single player elements. So, this week on the BFF Report, our host will be covering several of the backend elements as well as the combat system changes that Bioware will be bringing us come the 6th.
BFF Report - Ep 100 - Guild Wars 2
The NDA has dropped, the green flag goes up, and Mike B delivers with his 100th episode of the BFF Report! Today he gives us two shows worth of content on Arenanet's Guild Wars 2!
BFF Report - Ep 99 - RIFT Mobile App + Valentine's Day Special
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes a look at the new RIFT Mobile App and then hops in-game to marry some guy to support TRION's entry into the Guinness Book of World Records.
BFF Report - Ep 98 - Turtle Beach Earforce z6a Headset
Having never done a BFF Report on a piece of hardware, Mike B gives a BFF style review of the latest tech from Turtle Beach, the Earforce z6a headset.
BFF Report - Ep 97 - Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes a run through Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning.
BFF Report - Ep 96 - Trine 2
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes a look at the latest puzzle/platformer from Frozenbyte, Trine 2.
BFF Report - Top 5 Most Controversial Games of 2011
Mike B aka Fony wraps up 2011 with his list of the most controversial games of the year! You may be surprised to see who made the list and more importantly, why!
BFF Report - Ep 94 - RIP Lego Universe
From time to time Mike B will take a look at an older game in the MMO genre, but this week we have, what was previously, a shelved episode for the soon to be shelved game, Lego Universe.
BFF Report - Ep 93 - RIFT Holiday Events
This week Mike B is tasked with exploring the Fae Yule holiday events in RIFT.
BFF Report - Ep 92 - Star Wars: The Old Republic (part 3)
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes a final look at Bioware's first MMORPG, Star Wars: The Old Republic. The focus of this episode will be PvP and Warzones.
BFF Report - Ep 91 - Star Wars: The Old Republic (part 2)
Mike B is back to continue his coverage of the upcoming MMO, Star Wars: The Old Republic. This week, he focuses on flashpoints and reflects back on his thoughts on questing.
BFF Report - Ep 90 - Star Wars: The Old Republic (part 1)
The most anticipated MMO of 2011 is finally here, and our own Mike B aka Fony is here to break down his adventures in beta for us.
BFF Report - Ep 89 - Tribes Ascend (Beta)
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes a look at the latest from Hi-Rez, Tribes: Ascend. Yes, THAT Tribes.
BFF Report - Ep 88 - DOTA 2 Preview
This week, Mike B takes a look at Valve's latest contribution to the MOBA market, DOTA 2.
Episode 87 - WoW 4.3 Preview
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes a brief look at some of the new features/dungeons coming in 4.3!
BFF Report - Ep 86 - Mists of John Madden
Hours away from heading out to Blizzcon, Mike B takes a moment to speculate on the latest "leaks" regarding the next World of Warcraft expansion..
Episode 85 - Orcs Must Die!
Orcs Must Die is the latest in a short line of action tower defense games, and Mike B is here to break it down in this week's BFF Report.
Episode 84 - Dark Souls
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B gets a last minute assignment change to cover Dark Souls. He doesn't seem too stoked about it..
Episode 83 - League of Legends (Dominion)
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes a look at League of Legends and their latest game mode, Dominion.
Episode 82 - Diablo 3 Beta
Mike B has managed to get into the Diablo 3 beta and has put together a brief overview of some of the systems currently in place. He also discovers what he considers some rather curious design flaws involving the new stat/skill system and, in true BFF Report format, demonstrates them accordingly.
Episode 81 - Quick Guide to Minecraft 1.8
With 1.8 dropping at the last second, Mike B drops everything to give us a quick guide to some of the many changes that went in. He also points out a few engine changes that could have adverse effects on some of you miners..
Episode 80 - Minecraft Inspired Games
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes a look at the handful of available voxel-based sandbox, or "Minecraft inspired," titles currently available on the XBOX Indie Arcade.
Episode 79 - From Dust
In this week's BFF Report, Mike B aka Fony takes a look at the Ubisoft's controversial release, From Dust.
Episode 78 - Gamescom 2011
Gamescom 2011 is all the talk this week, and Mike B is going to breakdown some of highlights from the event thus far.
Episode 77 - Cthulhu Saves the World
What is this 16bit throwback JRPG parody game doing in my stream? Well, according to Mike B, this is the hottest thing for less than a Big Gulp/corndog combo on the market right now..
Episode 76 - Rusty Hearts
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B checks out Rusty Hearts, a Beat'em Up MMORPG from Perfect World Entertainment.
Episode 75 - Dragon Nest
This week Mike B gives a first impressions look at the latest MMO from Nexon.
Episode 74 - Age of Conan: Unchained
In this week's BFF Report, Mike B takes a look at the newest edition to the converted-to-F2P family, Age of Conan: Unchained.
Episode 73 - APB Reloaded
This week on the BFF Report, Mike B takes another look at the newly relaunched (beta) APB Reloaded.
Episode 72 - Team Fortress 2
Team Fortress 2 is the latest F2P conversion in the Massively Multiplayer Online Hat Collection Game genre... I don't even think I need to finish this description after that, tbh.
Episode 71 - Duke Nukem Forever
The reviews for DNF are rolling in and, for the most part, it's not good. Expecting a less than stellar release, Mike B gets his hands on the game to break down what exactly went wrong, what managed to work, and then shows us it's predecessor to draw comparisons.
Episode 70 - WoW 4.2: Firelands
The 'big' 4.2 is right around the corner and Mike B aka Fony is here to provide us with a guide to some of the newest questlines and PvP changes.
Episode 69 - The Witcher 2
In this week's BFF Report, our host breaks down the latest hack n' slash RPG, The Witcher 2. Attempting to keep the review of the M rated game as close to PG-13 as possible, he's able to give an in-depth assessment of the many unassuming assets associated with the carefully assembled assault of assorted assailants.
Episode 68 - L.A. Noire
In true BFFR fashion, Mike B steps into the latest release from Rockstar Games and pokes around the edges to see what makes this game 1940's open world adventure work, and what doesn't. (Mild) Spoilers incoming!
Episode 67 - Spiral Knights
Spiral Knights is a recently released java based hack n' slash/dungeon crawler. And while it wouldn't normally be something on Mike B's radar, you, the viewers sent in an overwhelming number of requests for an episode covering this latest installment from Three Rings and Sega.
Episode 66 - Order & Chaos (iPad MMO)
Having recently rigged his iPad for outbound recording, Mike B jumps right into the latest MMORPG offerings from the mobile world, Order & Chaos. It has been mentioned by many forum-goers that this game feels 'inspired by' World of Warcraft, but do those observations have any merit? Watch and decide for yourself...
Episode 65 - Requiem
In today's episode of the BFF Report, Mike B takes a look at a game that's been passed around more than.. well lets just say it has a mature rating and go from there.
Episode 64 - Portal 2
The game that started off as a simple Half-Life 2 mod and earned its way to Game of the Year 2007 has just released it's follow up, Portal 2. In today's BFF Report, Mike B shows us some of the newest additions to the game, with focus primarily on the games biggest feature, co-op.
Episode 63 - Black Prophecy
In this episode of the BFF Report, Mike B takes a look at the latest F2P installment from Gamigo Games, Black Prophecy. The action MMORPG focuses focuses on space combat and little else, but does it have enough to maintain a solid footing against other contenders for the space MMO genre? ;
Episode 62 - Mass Effect 2: The Arrival
Bioware's Mass Effect 2 has bestowed upon us it's final piece of DLC. "The Arrival" is said to be the bridge between this and the upcoming third installment in the franchise, Mass Effect 3. Is it a worthy cap to this award winning game? Let's find out...
Episode 61 - Darkspore
Maxis has taken it's Spore brainstorming sketchbook and developed their co-op action-RPG title, Darkspore. At a glance it may feel like other titles currently on the market, is it though? Mike B brings us the full report... ;
Episode 60 - Gods and Heroes
It's not often you see a full blown Roman mythology based MMORPG, and Mike B seems to think that this is the angle Heatwave Interactive is going for. But, with the inclusion of old fiction and magic, wouldn't this go into the 'Fantasy MMO' bucket? With the game still in beta, Mike B dives in to see if G&H has what it takes to compete in today's crowded MMO market.
Episode 59 - Everquest
In the first special edition "classic" BFF Report, Mike B aka Fony takes us on a trip through the original Everquest. ;
Episode 58 - WoW - Zul'Gurub 2.0
The first chunk of 4.1 is on the PTR and with it comes Zul'Gurub and Zul'Aman. These two classic dungeons have been retooled for Cataclysm, and Fony has managed to check out the first of the two available for testing, ZG. Is this just another case of rehashing content to fill space? Watch and find out..
Episode 57 - Battlestar Galactica Online
Several years ago, a guy with too much time on his hands successfully coded Quake to work within any Java enabled browser. Up to that point, the most impressive games "playable at work" ranged from N-Game to Farmville. Bigpoint is hoping to raise the bar even higher with their upcoming release, Battlestar Galactica Online. Did they pull it off?
Episode 56 - RIFT (Dungeon Guide)
In the third installment of the BFF Report's coverage of Trion's debut title, Mike B gives us a walkthrough style first look at the first 3 dungeons available in RIFT. Are you RIFTing br0?
Episode 55 - StarCraft 2 Custom Maps
What do you get when you mix Bejeweled, Left4Dead, Iron Chef, and a ChinHawk with Starcraft 2? A pretty sweet set of official custom maps and today's episode of the BFF Report!
Episode 54 - RIFT: Warfronts (PVP)
Player vs. player combat in any MMO is a complicated system to balance for developers. Besides the various character classes, there is the meticulous, and crucial element of the board itself in which the combat takes place. In today's episode, Mike B gives us the run down on RIFT's own PvP battleground system: Warfronts.
Episode 53 - DC Universe Online (part 2)
In the highly anticipated follow up to part 1 of Mike B's DC Universe Online coverage, we get an in depth look at the game's various facets of gameplay: questing, pvp, co-op instances, and.. Black Dynamite?
Episode 52 - RIFT (part 1)
In today's episode of the BFF Report, Mike B gives us the basics on how to get going in the world of Telara. With RIFT scheduled for release on March 1st, 2011, there is plenty of time to get as much information out there as possible, and it seems that Fony is planning on doing just that. Is RIFT on your radar?
Episode 51 - DC Universe Online
We are quickly approaching DC Universe Online's release date, and luckily Mike B was able to get into the beta to get the full report! What's that? It's not a full report? What happ...uh oh..
Episode 50 - Top 5 Controversial Games of 2010
Fifty episodes of the BFF Report and it just happens to arrive just in time for a good ol' 2010 wrap up! In today's episode, Mike B goes over some of the games he's reviewed in the past and picks out some of the most controversial pieces in this year capping countdown. Did your favorite make the list?
Episode 49 - Bloodline Champions
In this week's episode of the BFF Report, Mike B takes a closer look at one of the more unique additions to the Massively Online Battle Arena genre, Bloodline Champions. Will the latest from Funcom provide the twist that gamers are looking for in a genre with such deep running roots? Does Mike B really do the show with no pants on? Watch and find out...
Episode 48 - Cataclysm - Beyond 80 (part 2)
Last week Mike B brought you coverage of one of the newest Cataclysm zones, Vashj'ir. This week, he brings you highlights from his journey through the center of the world (of Warcraft), Deepholm. Yes, there will be more Neverending Story references, but we can blame Blizzard for that. ;
Episode 47 - Cataclysm - Beyond 80 (part 1)
The Shattering is live, and Old Blanchy is dead. Millions of players in Azeroth are adapting to the world reshaped by the black wyrm, Deathwing. The ability to experience the new leveling zones, previously covered in the BFF Report, is available for play, but what about what lies beyond the cap? ;
Episode 46 - Cataclysm - Horde Starting Zones
Following up on last week's Alliance starting zone review, Fony has delivered a shiny new BFF Report FOR THE HORDE (cwutidid?). In this episode, we get the inside scoop on each race, some funky beta bugs and the best FREE companion pet.. Darnell. ;
Episode 45 - Cataclysm - Alliance Starting Zones
We know that the decision to re-roll is a tough one, and unless there's an OP racial involved, or some shiny new race, having to grind through the same old content is rough. The expansion is a month out, the leveling experience has been almost completely revamped, but where do you start? Thankfully Mike B is here to do all the grunt work and assist you in making that decision..
Episode 44 - World of Tanks
On his way out to BlizzCon 2010, Fony was kind enough to drop us this week's BFF Report covering WORLD OF TANKS. He got a chance to sample some of the vehicle classes and also breaks down the gameplay and progression aspect for us. Does this game deliver in the "OMGFREAKINTANKSWOOO" department? Yes, but does it deliver in fun and replayability? Let's find out...
Episode 43 - WoW 4.0.1
Fresh off the GDC boat, Fony is slammed with the sudden release of 4.0.1 on the live servers. So, to help you prepare for Cataclysm, he has put together a video checklist of some of the basic changes that have been implemented. He also brings to light some of the gameplay oddities that this patch has introduced, points out unintended symbolism, and does it all while making a sandwich.
Episode 42 - Warhammer Online
Warhammer Online is largely considered the premiere PvP oriented MMO amongst players in the genre. Having recently hit it's 2 year mark, and per your suggestions, Mike B utilizes the game's "Endless Free Trial" feature to bring back his thoughts on Mythic's take on the Warhammer IP. After two years, does this game still deliver? Let's find out...
Episode 41 - Final Fantasy XIV
Square Enix's latest creation could quite possibly be the most polarizing release in recent MMO history. However, love it or hate it, the Final Fantasy lineage has a devoted following, and then there's Mike B. It's no secret that he is not the biggest fan of XIV, but with the NDA lifted, we finally get to see if he has good reason.
Episode 40 - Lord of the Rings Online (F2P)
Several subscription based games have been making the switch to the free-to-play model recently, LotRO being one of them. Unfortunately for Mike B, he wasn't able to experience (afford) the game during it's sub-days, but there really couldn't be a better time to jump into some nasty hairy flip-flops and take on Middle Earth. Let's see what he thought...
Episode 39 - MineCraft (Alpha)
Most of the time when games go to open beta, the NDA takes a walk. Unfortunately, this was not the case this week with Square Enix's latest release, Final Fantasy XIV. As a last minute request, and with the assistance from a fan, Mike B was able to jump into the latest buzz-worthy game, MineCraft. Could this game be the next massively successful independent IP to hit the underground? You tell us!
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HoN mmmm?
Apr 13 2011
3 posts
Also, a deeper look into HoN would be awesome, amazing game, which has a big esports community which you're always crying about on Legendary :)))
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Apr 13 2011
3 posts
G'dam, I'm so freaking out without any BFF reports, it feels like it has been ages since the last one.
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Apr 07 2011
5 posts
It was nice almost like a Mass Effect 3 demo, but without the Mass Effect 3 and I had pay for it. I don't mind paying for DLC that gives storyline. What I don't like is appearance or item packs.
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Black Prophecy
Apr 05 2011
1 post
Wouldnt mind you taking a look at Black Prophecy please, it's in beta (US), released (EU) - it's kinda like freelancer/x-wing/privateer etc., but a twitch mmo).
Edited, Apr 5th 2011 12:53pm by Rikule
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Apr 01 2011
3 posts
I played EVE Online several years ago. Switched to WoW but have now canceled that. Can you show us what is up with EVE and maybe where it is going?
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Back to the Future
Apr 01 2011
2 posts
I have to say, that "Back to the Future" scene was awesome. Keep up the great work!
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wardrobe malfunction
Apr 01 2011
1 post
Hey Mike, L2 button your shirt!
Edited, Apr 1st 2011 1:18pm by zetapwns
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Forsaken Worlds
Mar 31 2011
1 post
Hey Mike,
One for ya right down your alley, check out Forsaken Worlds. Currently in beta, free to play with a cash shop MMORPG.
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Mar 31 2011
83 posts
I know its not your style but id like to see some 3D DS reviews and see if its worth the money.
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Rift world invasion
Mar 31 2011
1 post
so they got this world event thing going on and its pretty cool and stuff. Probably not something to do next week as its on stage one of three and i have no idea when the next stage starts. So maybe something to look into in the future? I like the runescape idea too.
Thanks for all the good vids! I love the star reporting and A list comedy!
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Mar 31 2011
1 post
Nice back to the future music lol
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Next Episode
Mar 31 2011
2 posts
you should review some of the mods available for dragon age II and see which ones are the best. wooot nude mod
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Great episode
Mar 31 2011
1 post
One of the shortest so far, but still pretty good.
I know one of your favorite things is making fun of crappy games, and one of the best is RuneScape. It used to be basically the worst f2p mmo on the planet, but they've made some improvements, and it's actually not that bad anymore... Okay, yeah it is. But you should give it a look, I know a lot of people play it, not just 10 yr olds who can't afford WoW.
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Mar 31 2011
4 posts
I'd love to see this too
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Great episode
Mar 31 2011
4 posts
this is something i'd like to see as well having played that game when i was ~10ish
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Portal (2)
Mar 31 2011
6 posts
Good one as usual!
Maybe some Portal stuffs while waiting for Portal 2? If its not released yet by next week. Or maybe that'd be nice for a 15 MOG.
Edited, Mar 31st 2011 2:23pm by Sensisensic
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Portal (2)
Mar 31 2011
6 posts
Although of course, you could as well say "why not just wait that extra week or 2 for portal 2 and get some footage of that?!"
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ME2: The Arrival
Mar 31 2011
2 posts
Whenever I'm trying to decide if I'd be willing to spend any amount of money on something, i just think about other things I'd spend that money on, and how long I'd be using them for.
Example: ME2: The Arrival($8, 2 hours), Two coffee drinks of my choice ($8, 20 min)
So as far as price to hours played ratio, I'm fine with this DLC. I'm just not sure if it feels like it should be the final installment of ME2.
PS: I play for the story too, actually going into combat is the worst part of the game, for me.
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APB Reloaded?
Mar 31 2011
8 posts
I have yet to play the Mass Effect DLC's .. was kinda hoping to get them in closer to the release of Mass Effect 3 (LOVED all of 2 tho).
As far as suggestions go... Did you get into APB Reloaded? (Bring back co co! lol) I am very interested to see if they really did a good job revamping it.
(Pretty sure you covered the fact that they were re-doing it in controversial games of 2010 episode?).. cant remember and feeling lazy at the moment.. sorry ;)
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Nice work
Mar 31 2011
2 posts
Mass Effect 2: The Arrival
Quite short to me, I think I won't pay that price for it, but that's only mine opinion. As usually nicely done, I appreciate your work. :)
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State-of-the-art ingredients and formulas are lacking; instead, fragrance reigns supreme, playing a central role in every Carol's Daughter product. This vast line has repetitive formulations with little rhyme or reason for their existence other than creating a product with a new name, label, and fragrance. The body-care products have the same basic formulas between sub-brands, with the only notable difference being a change in fragrance. Sweet, citrusy, or musky fragrances waft from these products like steam from a hot apple pie, but that's actually bad news for your skin.
Women often assume that the risk to skin from fragrance in skin-care products applies only to synthetic fragrance "chemicals" and not to fragrant plant extracts and oils, but that is absolutely not the case. Regardless of the source, most fragrances, natural or synthetic, can cause problems for skin, including damaging the skin barrier and breaking down collagen (Sources: Chemical Research in Toxicology, January 2008, pages 53–69; British Journal of Dermatology, August 2007, pages 295–300; Contact Dermatitis, July 2007, pages 1–10; Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, December 2006, pages 349–354; American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, April 2003, pages 789–798).
One other marketing angle this brand asserts deserves mention. The company insists that all of their products are made by hand (reminiscent of Kiehl's original claims before they were bought by L'Oreal). We're not disputing the love portion of that claim (though once you get the product home, love has nothing to with efficacy), but the handmade part is completely irrelevant. First, technically, all cosmetics are made by hand, because robots aren't doing the work. It is ludicrous to imagine that Carol's Daughter products are being batched up in some way that's different from a million other products from hundreds of other companies. How would that work for thousands of pounds of one product anyway? Hopefully, all cosmetics are being made in labs and manufacturing facilities that meet FDA standards for controls over the purity of the water and product contamination, to name just a few issues, and given that humans are doing the work, that counts for being made by hand as well.
As for the products themselves, they are, in many respects, a giant step backward in quality of formulation. The homemade, fresh-from-the-kitchen story is indeed sweet, but current science and research is what you want for your skin. Just like you wouldn't use a 10- or 15-year-old computer, given what we now know skin needs you would be trading good skin care for folklore and homespun tales. Carol's Daughter's formulas are more like using products from the 1950s than anything else. The packaging is as basic as it gets, the facial-care and most of the body-care products are loaded with irritants, and the hair-care products are mostly an oily, greasy mess that perpetuates the idea that African-American hair needs to be greased up or oiled down for it to be manageable. This company didn't even get sunscreen right.
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