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"The funky Parker brothers" was the name Maceo and Melvin Parker were dubbed while studying at N.C. Agricultural & Technical College after the two put on an improvisational music jam at a talent show.
Their reputation earned them the opportunity to play back-up for Marvin Gaye at a Greensboro club. For Maceo Parker Jr., it was the first time to rub elbows with one of the greatest musical artists of the 1960s and ultimately led him to a music career that continues today.
The singer and saxman has released an autobiography that documents his growing-up years in Kinston and how he broke into the celebrity music scene during a time of racial strife, as well as his solo career in the last couple of decades. It's "98% Funky Stuff: My Life in Music."
People would sometimes ask him to describe his shows. About 15 years ago, he came up with a catchy description.
"And somehow this equation just jumped into my mind," he said, sitting in a tastefully decorated room at his Kinston home where he likes to practice the saxophone, "— 2 percent jazz and 98 percent funky stuff."
Funky, he said, is music that elicits dancing.
"I like it when people, the audience, you know, have that freedom to just dance," he said. "I mean dance. Dance. Have a good time. Party, party, party."
In an interview with The Free Press, he was neatly dressed in black, wearing a tie and his signature dark shades — even though it was indoors — as his hands, with neatly manicured nails, moved to some sort of rhythm as he spoke.
With some vocalized doo dots, he began snapping his fingers and quietly and rhythmically sang, "Shake every-thing you've got."
But a funky music show needs some slow interludes to break it up every so often, so that's where the 2 percent comes in, he said.
Parker, 70, admired the jazz, blues and early funk musicians of the 1950s and 1960s. Of them all, he admired Ray Charles the most.
"(Charles') tone quality, the quality that I heard in his singing," he said, "sounded to me like as though he had lived whatever he was singing about. … And he was blind."
Around 1958, Parker and his brothers came home from school and heard Charles singing "What'd I Say" on the radio. The song appeared to have ended.
"And then, all of a sudden it went heyyy — aaay, ohhh — ohhh," Parker sang while tapping his hands for the drums, "and we went absolutely crazy."
The sons of Novella and Maceo Parker Sr., he and his brothers grew up playing together. Music was in the family.
His parents would sing all the time — especially his mother — as if those days were the happiest of times. But years later, Parker realized his parents had been struggling to make ends meet.
He believes his warm-hearted family life kept him from letting his later success go to his head, and kept him away from trouble and worldly vices. Parker said he wasn't lacking for support and love.
"Plus I knew from early, early on I was born with a gift," he said.
At around age 4, he began testing out the notes on the family piano. One day, a man with the church choir visited and began practicing a melody on the piano as the choir members sang. Parker watched from the sidelines.
When they left the room, Parker began to emulate what he saw and heard and eventually the others caught on that this little boy had picked up the tone and rhythm on the piano and was singing the song.
That gift was realized by Parker when he was a junior in high school and was given an award that normally was given to a senior.
"That was really important to me," he said, "to sound like a professional."
Parker was around age 13 when he and his brothers' first formed a band with a name. His uncle, Bobby Butler, had a band called Blue Notes, they named their band Junior Blue Notes.
Once he was able to get a professional sound to his voice, Parker began to work on his own style. He said that style began to take shape in high school.
"Well, I just played and satisfied what I heard inside of me," he said, "and I just kept doing that." And then he hoped someone would like it.
And like it, they did. James Brown, "The Godfather of Soul," liked it enough to hire him to play the sax in his band in 1964.
In his book, Parker tells about those exciting, yet increasingly difficult, times working with Brown, who kept a tight rein on the group.
Parker and others in the group left and formed Maceo Parker and All the King's Men for a couple of years. He went solo in the 1990s, and, at times, performs with Prince.
Recognition got him an interview by Johnny Carson. Parker chuckled over the experience.
"When (Carson) got ready to introduce me," Parker said, "he got confused with the James Brown thing and called me Maceo Brown."
Carson heartily apologized to him after his act.
In the early years, black musicians saw clearly the line between black and white. And in the old pickle warehouse in Faison, that line was a literal one.
A thick rope — like what is used for ships — divided the blacks and the whites where music greats such as Brown and Charles played.
As a performer, Parker was the recipient of smiles and greetings from the many familiar faces of the concert-goers in Faison and Kinston. But like the separation drawn by the rope, there was an invisible line, as well.
"We knew our job was to go there, do what we have to do and go home," he said.
When he was a junior in high school, his brother Kellis and others played a part in desegregating the theater and drugstore diner in downtown Kinston by holding sit-ins in the late 1950s. That was before the famous 1960 sit-in at the Woolworth's in Greensboro.
Parker was inducted into the N.C. Hall of Fame in 2011 and, in 2012, he received a lifetime achievement award from Les Victoires du Jazz in Paris. He is named on the state's African American Music Trail.
What is planned to be the hub of the trail — the $500,000 African American Music Trail Park — is currently being constructed downtown.
It is situated across from the old tobacco warehouse that once rocked with the sounds of Brown, Charles and the likes.
"When I was there a few minutes ago playing," Parker said about being photographed at the four-acre park, "I'm thinking about all the musicians who came before me. … There used to be a lot of little places to play."
He recalled the numerous music venues that once drew hundreds of people into Kinston.
"All these people who came before me," Parker said, "who were sort of struggling, but they were having fun and doing their thing — it's a lot of them. And somehow, I seem to feel that I represent all those people now."
There is a bond between certain musicians that's "really, really, really special," he said.
"In this field," Parker said, "you get like a camaraderie thing — or a brotherly thing or whatever — that really, really feels like family."
He said he believes Kinston's downturn occurred when people began traveling to larger cities for entertainment and dining because there was more happening in those places.
Parker hopes the music trail will inspire the younger set, especially those who may have a gift in music. He sees that spark returning.
"It seems like there is a small buzz around," Parker said. "… I think it's maybe on the beginning of something really happening."
For now, he is drawn to his excited audiences overseas. But one day, he will be more visible in his hometown.
"I'm going to get in the mix once I decide to stop going to Europe," he said.
At every performance, his message of love is, "Always remember, we love you." Lending a smile or kind word could possibly change a person who is having bad thoughts, and counteract the idea that a life has no value, he said.
"It doesn't seem to be far-fetched for me," he said, "for people to just think of other people as almost as themselves."
That message became validated when a woman in a wheelchair requested to enter onto the stage to say something to the audience. Suffering from depression and a disabling disease, she said Parker's message of love inspired her and stopped her from contemplating suicide.
"I decided right then," Parker wrote in his book, "that as long as I was going to tour and be in front of hundreds of people every night, I would talk about love as much as I could in my shows."
He and Carolyn Washington Parker have been married for 41 years. They have six children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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|Mike Michaud
|Current candidacy
|Running for Governor of Maine
|Date of primary
|June 10, 2014
|General election
|November 4, 2014
|Current office
|U.S. House, Maine, District 2
|In office
|January 3, 2003-Present
|Term ends
|January 3, 2015
|Years in position
|John E. Baldacci (D)
|Base salary
|Elections and appointments
|Last election
|November 6, 2012
|First elected
|November 5, 2002
|Next general
|November 4, 2014
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|Maine State Senate
|Maine State House of Representatives
|High school
|Schenck High School, East Millinocket, Maine
|Date of birth
|January 18, 1955
|Place of birth
|Medway, Maine
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|Net worth
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- 1 Biography
- 2 Career
- 3 Committee assignments
- 4 Issues
- 5 Elections
- 6 Campaign donors
- 7 Analysis
- 8 Personal
- 9 Recent news
- 10 See also
- 11 External links
- 12 References
Michaud was set to run for re-election in Maine's 2nd congressional district in the general election on November 4, 2014. Despite this he ran for Governor of Maine instead as a challenger to Republican incumbent Gov. Paul LePage.[2]
Prior to his election in the House Michaud was a member of the Maine State Senate as well as the Maine State House of Represenatives.[3]
Based on analysis of multiple outside rankings, Michaud is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills.
Michaud was born in 1955 in Medway, Maine and graduated from Schneck High School in East Millnocket, Maine. Prior to his political career, Michaud worked in a paper mill.[4]
Below is an abbreviated outline of Michaud's political career[4]:
- Maine State House of Representatives, 1980-1994
- Maine State Senate, 1994-2002 President, 2001
- U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd Congressional District of Maine, 2003-Present
Committee assignments
U.S. House
Michaud serves on the following committees[5]:
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
- Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking member
Michaud served on the following House committees[6]:
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Subcommittee on Health Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
Specific votes
Rep. Michaud supported the auto bailout.[7] As of September 13, 2010, 56% of Americans disapproved of the auto bailout, while 43% supported it.[8]
In addition, Rep. Michaud voted for the stimulus bill.[9] 57% of U.S. voters believe that the stimulus has either hurt the economy (36%) or had no impact (21%). 38% believe the stimulus helped the economy. [10]
Michaud also voted in favor of the "Cash for Clunkers" bill.[11] According to a June 2009 Rasmussen Reports poll, 54% of likely U.S. voters opposed Cash for Clunkers, while 35% supported it.[12]
Michaud supported the "Cap and Trade" bill.[13] Just after the bill's passage, 42% of likely U.S. voters said that cap and trade would hurt the economy, while 19% believed it would help. 15% said that the bill would have no impact.[14]
Finally, Michaud voted in favor of the health care reform bill.[15] 57% of likely voters at least somewhat favor repeal of the health care reform bill, including 46% who strongly favor repeal. 35% of likely voters oppose repeal. 51% of likely voters believe the health care reform bill will be bad for the country, while 36% believe it will be beneficial.[16]
Fiscal Cliff
Michaud voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. He was one of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257/167 vote on January 1, 2013.[17]
- See also: Maine gubernatorial election, 2014
Michaud ran for Governor of Maine in 2014.[2][18] He sought the Democratic nomination in the primary election on June 10, 2014.[2][19]
Current incumbent Gov. Paul LePage, a Republican first elected in 2010, has indicated plans to run for re-election.
The general election took place November 4, 2014.
Michaud ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Maine's 2nd District. Michaud won re-election on the Democratic ticket. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Candidates Kevin Raye and Blaine Richardson ran in the Republican primary. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was March 15, 2012. The primary elections were held on June 12, 2012.
|U.S. House, Maine District 2 General Election, 2012
|Vote %
|Mike Michaud Incumbent
|Kevin Raye
|Blank Votes
|Total Votes
|Source: Maine Secretary of State "Tabulations for Elections held in 2012"
Mike Michaud, "Veterans VA," aired on September 18, 2012
Race Background for 2012
Incumbent Mike Michaud first defeated Kevin Raye in the 2002 election for Maine's 2nd congressional district. He won by only four percent of the vote. Since then, Raye has served as a state senator for eight years, during which he was the senate president for two years. Michaud admits that this makes his opponent more competitive, but cites his own eight year incumbency in the 2nd district's house seat as giving him the edge.[20]
|Mike Michaud vs. Kevin Raye
|Mike Michaud
|Kevin Raye
|Margin of Error
|Sample Size
|(September 15-17, 2012)
|Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Full history
To view the full congressional electoral history for Mike Michaud, click [show] to expand the section.
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Michaud is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Michaud raised a total of $6,315,114 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 16, 2013.[26]
|Mike Michaud's Campaign Contribution History
|US House (Maine, District 2)
|US House (Maine, District 2)
|US House (Maine, District 2)
|US House (Maine, District 2)
|US House (Maine, District 2)
|US House (Maine, District 2)
|Grand Total Raised
Michaud won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that re-election cycle, Michaud's campaign committee raised a total of $1,222,006 and spent $1,199,775. [27]
|U.S. House of Representatives, 2012 - Mike Michaud Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by Election Runner-up
|Total Spent by Election Runner-up
|Top contributors to Mike Michaud's campaign committee
|Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
|Credit Union National Assn
|Credit Union National Assn
|Air Line Pilots Assn
|American Crystal Sugar
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Health Professionals
|Transportation Unions
|Public Sector Unions
|Industrial Unions
|Lawyers/Law Firms
Michaud won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Michaud's campaign committee raised a total of $1,044,372 and spent $1,244,848.[28]
|U.S. House of Representatives, Maine's 2nd Congressional District, 2010 - Mike Michaud Campaign Contributions
|Total Raised
|Total Spent
|Total Raised by General Election Opponent
|Total Spent by General Election Opponent
|Top contributors to Mike Michaud's campaign committee
|United Transportation Union
|Credit Union National Assn
|General Dynamics
|American Assn for Justice
|Air Line Pilots Assn
|Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee
|Health Professionals
|Transportation Unions
|Public Sector Unions
|Lawyers/Law Firms
|Building Trade Unions
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Michaud is a "rank-and-file Democrat" as of June 21, 2013.[29]
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Michaud missed 51 of 7,661 roll call votes from Jan 2003 to Mar 2013, which is 0.7% of votes during that period. This is better than the median of 2.2% among the lifetime records of representatives currently serving.[30]
Congressional staff salaries
The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Michaud paid his congressional staff a total of $1,091,794 in 2011. He ranked 56th on the list of the highest paid Democratic Representative Staff Salaries and he ranked 75th overall of the highest paid Representative Staff Salaries in 2011. Overall, Maine ranked 3rd in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[31]
Net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Michaud's net worth as of 2011 was estimated between $180,021 and $652,000. This averages to $416,010, which is a 20.61% increase since 2010. This is lower than the $5,107,874 average net worth for Democratic representatives in 2011.[32]
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org - The Center for Responsive Politics, Michaud's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $253,022 and $795,000. That averages to $524,011, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic Representatives in 2010 of $4,465,875.[33]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year, National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted, as compared to other members, in the previous year. More information about the analysis process can be found on the vote ratings page.
According to the data released in 2013, Michaud was ranked the 122nd most liberal representative during 2012. This was the most conservative rank held by a representative of Maine in 2012.[34]
According to the data released in 2012, Mike Michaud was ranked the 130th most liberal representative during 2011. This ranking was the most conservative held by any of the representatives of Maine in 2011.[35]
Percentage voting with party
June 2013
Mike Michaud voted with the Democratic Party 90.3% of the time, which ranked 157 among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[36]
Michaud lives in East Millnocket, Maine, where he also attended high school.[37]
Recent news
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- ↑ Governing, "2 Maine Pols Bow Out of Race for Snowe's U.S. Senate Seat," Accessed March 4, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Washington Post blogs, "Rep. Mike Michaud steps into Maine governors race," June 13, 2013
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Biographical Guide to Members of Congress, "Michael Michaud," Accessed November 29, 2011
- ↑ CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "House of Representatives Committee Assignments," Accessed November 21, 2011
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 690," December 10, 2008
- ↑ Gallup, "Among Recent Bills, Financial Reform a Lone Plus for Congress," September 13, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 46," January 28, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "38% Say Stimulus Plan Helped Economy, 36% Say It Hurt," August 24, 2010
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 314," June 9, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "54% Oppose "Cash for Clunkers" Plan To Spur Purchase of Greener Cars," June 23, 2009
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 477," June 26, 2009
- ↑ Rasmussen, "42% Say Climate Change Bill Will Hurt The Economy," June 30, 2009
- ↑ US House Clerk, "Roll Call 165," March 21, 2010
- ↑ Rasmussen, "61% Favor Repeal of Health Care Law," September 20, 2010
- ↑ U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," Accessed January 4, 2013.
- ↑ The Portland Press-Herald, "Dan Demeritt: Baldacci best hope for Democrats in 2014 – and for LePage, too," November 30, 2012
- ↑ Michaud 2014 For Governor Official Campaign Website, "Homepage," accessed June 26, 2013
- ↑ www.Boston.com Maine's 2nd District race features rematch
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Career Fundraising for Mike Michaud," Accessed May 16, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Mike Michaud 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed February 12, 2013
- ↑ Open Secrets, "Mike Michaud 2010 Re-Election Cycle," Accessed November 29, 2011
- ↑ Gov Track, "Michaud," Accessed June 21,2013
- ↑ GovTrack, "Jo Bonner," Accessed April 2013
- ↑ LegiStorm, "Mike Michaud"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Michaud, (D-Maine), 2011"
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Michaud, (D-Maine), 2010"
- ↑ National Journal, "TABLE: House Liberal Scores by Issue Area," Accessed February 26, 2013
- ↑ National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," February 23, 2012
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ Official House Site, "About Mike," Accessed November 29, 2011
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Jewelry items can be very challenging and require special attention to incredibly small details. To cover the additional time involved with jewelry photography we quote an additional $5 on jewelry photographs.
Additionally, wristwatches fall into a special category of their own. We often tell our timepiece clients that wristwatches are the most technically challenging products to photograph properly that we come across on a regular basis. If you have a project involving wristwatches please contact us so we can provide a custom quote.
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To travel through London, Edinburgh and Dublin is to experience a mélange of brooding history, architectural splendor, a thriving culture, and tremendously witty locals.
Roam London's streets teaming with flower stalls, art galleries, high end shops, pubs, and historic landmarks; amble through Dublin's landscaped parks and Old World-meets-New-World neighborhoods; and explore Edinburgh's medieval tenements and monuments perched high atop craggy cliffs, all while having a laugh with the locals. In the evenings, unwind in well-appointed accommodations that offer stately elegance and charming hospitality.
With your own private guide and driver, explore London and visit the colorful "West End," Royal Albert Hall, Marble Arch, Hyde Park, Harrods in Knightsbridge, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Windsor Castle and mysterious Stonehenge. Enjoy a delectable dinner cruise on the famous Thames River and take in the sparkling city at night. Explore Edinburgh, one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world, and tour world-class museums and art galleries. Next visit Dublin and hit the city's main attractions such as Trinity College, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Guinness brewery and the Jameson distillery. No doubt this trip will leave you beautifully buzzed.
Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
For your added comfort, we will have a Meet & Greet assistant for you upon your arrival. A representative will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall after you pass through customs to assist. If a private airport transfer has been arranged, this representative will help to co-ordinate meeting up with your private chauffeur at the airport. You will then be escorted to the vehicle and onto the hotel to assist with check in.
Meet your driver at Heathrow airport, and take a private transfer to your hotel.
A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
There are some great restaurants in the West End of London.Here are a few suggestions: J Sheekey, an incredibly smart seafood restaurant, Mildred's, London's best veggie restaurant, Sketch, the trendiest place in London, specializing in some of the best French food you'll ever taste, or for those looking for something simple and cheerful, enjoy a nice meal out at Zipangu. Or try the amazingly stylish Corrigan's Mayfair.
One of the world's great cities, vibrant London manages to shine in the grayest weather and its diversity defies a simple definition. This sprawling city has drawn people for centuries, looking for something and finding the unexpected. It's one of the world's most international cities and its influences blend to create something uniquely wonderful. Let your Guide know your particular interests and they will help you discover the city on your half day walking tour of central London. Learn how to take the "tube", explore the cobblestone streets, gardens, and markets, and be a Londoner for a day. Your Guide will meet you at your hotel. Please note that one should wear comfortable shoes and a hat; suitable for children. (No entrance fees included)
Enjoy a four course dinner as you admire London by night from the river Thames on board a boat. Many of the historical and modern buildings along the banks of the river are illuminated by floodlights in the evening, making for a beautiful tour of the city. After a cocktail, sit back, relax as you have your dinner to the accompaniment of live entertainment, provided in the form of cabaret, and indulge in some dancing if the mood takes you - you are on vacation after all! Your cruise includes a 4-course dinner, coffee and chocolates, live entertainment, after-dinner dancing, a welcome drink, half bottle of House Red and half bottle of House White wine, as well as half bottle of Mineral water per person. Please note: No jeans or running shoes, men are required to wear a jacket and tie. This is an unescorted tour (minimum age limit 16yrs).
Spend the day outside of London on a shared guided tour taking in the magnificent Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath. Built high above the River Thames, Windsor Castle has been home to the Royal Family for 900 years and is still an Official Residence of the Queen. You will visit the magnificent State Apartments*, still used for State occasions and Royal receptions. Take some time to explore the castle grounds and the fourteenth-century St. George's Chapel, one of the most beautiful examples of medieval church architecture in England and a burial place of kings and queens, including Henry VIII and his third wife Jane Seymour.
Clouded in mystery, the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is an amazing feat of engineering and the most important prehistoric site in England, but beyond its archaeological significance and possible astronomical role, Stonehenge is also a place of spiritual importance. Early legends link it with Merlin and King Arthur, but over the last hundred years, the midsummer sunrise has attracted pagan groups and followers of the Ancient Order of Druids.
You will also visit the beautiful Georgian City of Bath and take a panoramic tour of some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, including Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, Assembly Rooms and the famous Pulteney Bridge. Explore the Roman Baths, built around thermal springs, which have been supplying water for over 2,000 years. In Roman times, a great temple was built next to the sacred spring; the waters were believed to have healing properties and attracted visitors from across the Roman Empire.
Transfer using a local taxi. Please note that this is not included in trip price and is payable locally.
Enjoy the train ride from London to Edinburgh. Your direct train ride is approximately 4.5 hours.
Meet your driver for a private train station transfer.
You will be met at your central Edinburgh hotel by your guide to commence your walking tour. The buzz of Scotland's capital city sits in perfect contrast to the peaceful tranquility of the surrounding Lothians region. Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world, making it the ideal city break destination. From ceilidhs and science to ghost, film and food festivals there's always something going on in the festival city, and that's just for starters. Discover world-class museums and galleries, learn the history of the city or spend an afternoon pub crawling - whatever your fancy! Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and perhaps take an umbrella!
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Drive north out of Edinburgh and you'll be amazed by the engineering miracle of the Forth Railway Bridge. Then, as you are travelling through Stirlingshire, your guide will bring to life the turbulent times of William Wallace - dramatised in the film Braveheart - and explain his link to the countryside you're passing through. You'll stop at the beautiful city of Stirling, site of the Wallace Monument. You'll have ample time to explore the stunning castle (optional) or stroll through the beautiful and ancient streets that surround it. Take in the view along the Duke's Pass. The route takes you through the spectacular Duke's Pass which offers spectacular views to the peaks of the stunning Trossach Mountains and carries you past some of Scotland's most picturesque lochs. Stroll the Bonnie Bonnie banks. Your lunchtime stop is by Loch Lomond. Why not try lunch (not included) at a traditional pub built out of a 300-year-old oak tree and then walk the shores of Britain's largest expanse of fresh water? The journey home holds one last treat. You'll have the chance to visit one of Scotland's most beautiful distilleries, Glencoyne Distillery and get a taste of the true spirit of the country - a Highland Malt Whisky (optional). Entry fees not included.
Enjoy a full day shared tour in the medieval kingdom of Fife and the ancient university of St. Andrews "Home of Golf". This tour takes you to South Queensferry to view the "8th Wonder of the World" before travelling into the medieval kingdom of Fife. You will follow the coastal route through the pretty fishing villages in the East Neuk of Fife, making a stop in the harbour village of Crail. Continue to St. Andrews, where you have 3 hours to enjoy this historic city. You can visit its Cathedral, Castle and University, shop at leisure and take a walk along its beautiful white sandy beach next to the Old Course, the home of golf. You then travel westwards through the heart of Fife, stopping in the historic village of Falkland, home to James V's historic Renaissance Palace. From here you return to Edinburgh.
Flight is required, currently not included in the quote.
Meet your driver for an airport transfer in a private vehicle.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and accompany you on a private walking tour of the City of Dublin. Please let your guide know if there are any sights of particular interest to you. In order to give as much flexibility as possible, we have not included entrance fees and these can be paid in person on site.
Spend the afternoon as you wish, perhaps visiting one of the many attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse or the Jameson distillery.
Located in the heart of the St James's Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's No. 1 Dublin Tourist attraction. The state of the art interactive museum and audio visual exhibition takes one on an incredible journey through the history and making of Guinness and includes some very entertaining advertisements that were used throughout the past fifty years. Finish off your discovery by sipping on a complimentary pint from the birds eye viewing room located at the top of the building and take in the panoramic views of the city and coast.
The Jameson Distillery provides a fascinating visit of its factory and introduces the visitor to the various stages that go in to the process of premium whiskey. At the end of the tour you can sit down and do a tutored vertical tasting of various whiskeys from around the world and you'll be sure to appreciate Jameson's premium whiskey all the more!
Other places of interest in the city include St Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch and Trinity College incorporating The Book of Kells. You may also enjoy Irelands historic and cultural resourses at the world class museums on Kildare Street. There is also excellent shopping on Grafton Street and nearby Nassau Street as well as Dublin's European Style Boulevard of O'Connell Street.
At the epicentre of Marylebone Village, a bustling local neighborhood, The Marylebone Hotel pulls off a rare feat: a large urban hotel with a boutique attitude and all of the vibrant charm of its central London location. With an abundance of independent boutiques, fine restaurants and cool bars and surrounded by some of the city's most sought after residential property, The Marylebone Hotel grants you an address which has everything to offer the visitor to London. Just a short walk from Oxford Circus, Soho, fashionable Bond Street, Hyde Park and Savile Row, everything is within reach. The re-styled rooms have the all of the amenities you'll want, including free high-speed internet, Temple Spa toiletries, flat-screen TVs and plush duck-down duvets.
The newly renovated Macdonald Holyrood Hotel in Edinburgh is situated in the city's historic and beautiful old town, just a couple of minutes' walk from the world famous Royal Mile and the Scottish Parliament building. The hotel's convenient location in the city center also means that you're within easy walking distance of Waverley Railway station and the bustle of the city's main thoroughfare, Princes Street. Macdonald Holyrood Hotel is the ideal base for exploring this fascinating and unique city. The hotel features 156 elegant en-suite bedrooms - the perfect place to relax after the excitement and fun of Edinburgh. Pamper yourself at the luxurious spa, enjoy a meal in luxurious surroundings at Rocca@Holyrood or sample a cocktail or two in the new bar.
The Brooks Hotel is regarded as one of the finest Hotels in Dublin City, located on Drury Street and within a few minutes walk of Dublin's famed Grafton Street, Temple Bar and Trinity College. Located in the cultural quarter of the city centre, Brooks Hotel is surrounded by an ecletic mix of high street stores and boutiques which makes it a perfect shopping destination. Enjoy luxurious chocolate from Cocoa Atelier or stylish and unique garments from Costume, both located beside Brooks on Drury Street. Walk the short distance to Grafton Street to enjoy the high end offerings of Brown Thomas or the explore the high street in Topshop, Marks & Spencers and Reiss. Within the hotel itself, bedrooms are decorated in a range of styles and are spaciously appointed to give ample sleep, work and relaxation space and furniture tends to be handcrafted from Galway. The on-site restaurant, Francesca's Restaurant, is contemporary in design with soft leather furniture and intimate seating arrangements. The open-plan kitchen adds to the ambiance as award-winning head chef and his team set about preparing organic and artisan dishes with sourced locally ingredients. An affiliate of Good Food Ireland, Francesca's is one of the top restaurants in Dublin city centre. Whisky enthusiasts will be in heaven in the Jasmine Bar, voted one of the 'Great Whisky Bars of the World' by Whisky Magazine and part of the Whiskey Trail of Ireland. Tastings in the jasmine bar can be arranged directly at the hotel. Relax and enjoy one of a hundred different whiskies from around the world, or sip on an exotic cocktail while enjoying an array of delicious dishes.
Vanessa Oquendo ,
April 21, 2014
"Melissa Field was extremely helpful! She was courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and friendly! She kept me updated on the status of everything and provided timely correspondence. She took ownership for any problems I had and remedied them. I had the most amazing time of my life in Iceland and Paris! I would not have experienced everything without the help of Kensington Tours."
Marilynn Weaver ,
April 21, 2014
"All of our guides were beyond fabulous! Our time in Dublin was much too short, would have loved to stay there at least one more full day. Would recommend extending this package to 15 days for any future visits. The train to Edinburgh was super! Beautiful scenery and great steak pies!"
Ann Saxon ,
November 06, 2013
"Our trip was fantastic!!! I cannot say enough good things. Lianne worked with our exact dates and time frame beautifully.Our drivers were prompt and friendly. The private guides were so knowledgeable. We left with an appreciation of the history, the culture, and the beauty of Andulasia. We were very pleased and will certainly recommend your company to friends and family."
Coby Scherr ,
November 05, 2013
"Everyone involved in our Portugal trip made it terrific. Exactly as advertised. Every event on time and most pleasant. Guides were well-informed, courteous and friendly. Really made for a great journey every time. Each hotel was clean, upgraded and staffed with knowledgeable and friendly folks. Breakfasts were complete -- almost too much to eat. It will always be a wonderful memory thanks to Kensington Tours."
Couples Dellinger & Hubbell ,
November 06, 2013
"We've been raving to everyone about the food, the friendliness of the people and the amazing history and sites in Turkey. Yes, we want to go back."
John Edstrom ,
October 22, 2013
"Overall, our tour in Spain was very enjoyable, and well planned and executed. Our private tour of the Alhambra was excellent. Virginia, tour guide for royal palace ruins outside of Cordoba, was also excellent. In Seville, we went to the Flamenco Show/dinner, and the Flamenco was outstanding!"
Kevin Wilshere ,
October 19, 2013
"Great trip to Spain! Thanks again for all your help, Lianne. The destinations, hotels, guides and everything were all top notch."
Chery Westlund ,
November 07, 2013
"My husband and I took a 3 week vacation to southern Europe and North Africa and had a great time. All the guides were very knowledgeable and bent over backwards to accommodate us. The arrangements made by Kensington went off without a hitch. This is our second trip with Kensington (we went to Peru in 2009) and we will certainly book with them again."
Randy Gramlich ,
October 07, 2013
"Thank you for your follow up, we both loved our time in Croatia. It's really a beautiful place, especially the coast. Your choice of hotels was great. It was an incredible view from the Bellevue hotel in Dubrovnik and the Vestibule in Split was in the best possible location. We were able to relax in our room listening to the wonderful singers in the courtyard and its central location made it so easy to walk anywhere we wanted to see with ease. "
Jay Steffan ,
September 24, 2013
"We just returned from a 10 day trip to Paris and Normandy. We spent three nights in Paris and then enjoyed a seven night cruise on the Seine to Normandy with AMA Waterways. The time in Paris was well spent and has piqued our interest to return for a more thorough visit. Guide Wafaa Lankey was superb in our visit to Versailles. The Seine cruise was relaxing and beautiful. So many wonderful little towns and we wished we had more time in each one to explore and enjoy.
We traveled to Croatia and Slovenia using Kensington earlier this year which was a fantastic trip."
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Although the crowds have been smaller since Platinum Club owner Tharol Branch had to defend himself against what he called "negative publicity" about his establishment late last year, he remains open for business.
"It's open as usual," Branch said of the downtown Kinston nightspot, which is in the former Paramount Theater.
The Platinum Club hosted a Mardi Gras-theme party last weekend.
The club opened in 2008, and has gained a reputation for being a site of violent and nuisance crimes — several shootings have taken place near the club in recent years, and the establishment has been in the crosshairs of Kinston business and civic leaders.
Pride of Kinston Executive Director Adrian King went before the Kinston City Council in November and asked city officials to remove what he called "this scar on our downtown."
"It has decimated my crowds, all of the negative publicity," Branch said.
City leaders discussed what options they had during the November meeting, but City Manager Tony Sears said the city did not have statutory authority to shut the business down.
Kinston Department of Public Safety Director Bill Johnson said police had been called to the club 12 times in 2012.
Johnson said Tuesday "things have been relatively good" recently.
"They actually called and requested that we be in the area when they do dispersals, but we have not had any issues," he said of the club's management.
King said Tuesday he and Pride board members had not embarked on a "campaign" to close the Platinum Club.
"We don't change our option about it, but we're not going to purposefully go around all the corners and try to wedge somebody to take action," he said.
King added: "The place is not a very positive, role model neighbor."
Branch leased the building from the late Ted Sampley, the owner of a number of downtown properties and businesses.
The property, along with several others downtown, was inherited by Sampley's two children when he passed away in 2009.
Owen Lane Sampley, who owns the Paramount Theater with his sister Wendy, declined to comment for this story.
The Sampleys had posted an eviction notice on the club door after the November council meeting, giving Branch until Dec. 23 to leave, but Branch remains open and expects to be open in the future.
"Obviously, it's resolved," he said. "I have paid my bills."
Branch said he had lost at least one major gospel party due to the negative publicity. He also struggled to bring in holiday crowds.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are critical times for club owners, as they are some of the most popular times of the year for going out.
"I've struggled all the way through the holiday," he said.
Branch said he is working to bring in more church groups and have parties for children at the club.
"I'd like to do kids' parties and things like that," he said.
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Mount Olive, NC - The Pfeiffer Falcons fell to the Trojans of Mount Olive College in Conference Carolinas tennis action on Sunday afternoon. The Falcon men lost 3-6 and the women fell 1-8. The Pfeiffer men and women are now 7-8 on the season overall.
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A few members of The Friends of the Library gathered for a photo before they went to work preparing for the upcoming used book sale. They are (from left) Peggy Johnston, Coral Ellshoff, director of the Punxsy library; Connie O'Brien; Emily Cassidy; and Julie Baun, head of the book sale.
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Incumbent Jim Stuart faces four other candidates in the race to fill two seats on the Havelock Board of Commissioners.
Stuart garnered the most votes of any commissioner candidate the last time he ran for the post in 2009. The other incumbent commissioner, Will Lewis, has filed to run for Havelock mayor.
Stuart is part of a mix of five candidates that includes George Corbin, Matthew "Sugar Bear" Jones, Peter Van Vliet and Brenda K. Wilson.
As the close of the filing period neared, Stuart said just two candidates had signed up for the two seats. He said he decided to enter the race to give residents more choices.
"I have no hard-fast personal agenda item that would prompt me to make demands for immediate change," said Stuart, a retired Marine and former Cherry Point depot worker. "I do however have certain preconceived ideas how we can improve in some areas and will actively pursue those if elected.
"I feel Havelock now has spent enough on large capital items and following years need to be more conservative, focus on employee benefits, maintain status quo, fine-tune services for the citizens, and remain right size in respect to overextending ourselves with no foreseeable return. The voters are wiser than some give credit, and by and large will vote on candidate qualifications, past performance and gut instinct. I hope everyone exercises his or her right to vote regardless of the outcome."
Corbin, who ran unsuccessfully for commissioner in 2011, is a retired Marine and former Cherry Point civil service worker. He has been involved in city government for about 20 years, serving on the Board of Adjustment, stormwater committee, Brownfields committee and with the fire department.
"I believe that it's time to step up and start helping make decisions," he said. "I've got nothing against the other people who are running. There's a good selection there, but just remember, I'm the pretty one," he joked.
Jones has run unsuccessfully three times previously for commissioner and three times for mayor. Jones is a retired Marine who works at Fleet Readiness Center East.
"Just like before, the people are still incensed about how the city is being run, and we definitely need some new blood in there because it's stagnating," Jones said. "There's no new things, no new ideas. People are not thinking outside of the box, and for a place to grow you need new ideas. We need to shake up the place and see what comes out.
"I think if you outlive your usefulness, you should come out and let somebody else try. I think eight years should be enough to get something accomplished. Unless you've got something in the works that needs your immediate attention and immediate support, you should come out after two terms."
Van Vliet, a newcomer to city politics, is a former Marine who works at Fleet Readiness Center East at Cherry Point.
"I've ingrained myself in the community and I want to give back," Van Vliet said. "I've been here since 2006. The more I give back now, the more my kids are going to benefit from that, the stronger Havelock becomes, the harder the choice is going to be for my kids to leave Havelock.
"I have four children. They are varying ages from 6 to 14. If they grow up in a strong community and they do decide to leave, they'll go out and build a strong community just the same. So I want to make sure that I can afford not only for my children but all the children of Havelock, that they come from a strong community."
Wilson, is another newcomer to politics, but is well known in the community as a real estate broker and volunteer, having served on the Havelock Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and currently with the Craven Community College Board of Trustees.
"I have been a resident of Havelock since 1978 and I just felt like it was the time in my life that I could give something to the community that is my home," Wilson said. "I've had people say to me previously that I ought to run, that I ought to participate, and I just felt like this was the right time.
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The Havelock Chamber of Commerce and the Havelock News are teaming up to sponsor a candidates forum on Oct. 7 at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center. It will feature the five commissioner candidates as well as the two candidates for mayor, Jimmy Sanders and Lewis.
The election is scheduled for Nov. 5. Voter registration closes on Oct. 11. Requests for absentee ballots must be made in writing and arrive at the Craven County Board of Elections Office by 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.
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Unless they fixed "voice of the thunder king" in the last few days soloing nalak is not a problem (for a geared tank).
People using that mechanic can easily do 1m+ dps which is enough to avoid berserk.
Unless they fixed "voice of the thunder king" in the last few days soloing nalak is not a problem (for a geared tank).
People using that mechanic can easily do 1m+ dps which is enough to avoid berserk.
Nalak is one good AFK check NPC
For all the people saying to just find a group - some players (like me) find pushing the limits of what your character can solo to be a lot of fun. For me it's almost like a minigame. If Nalak were solo-able (and with a lot of gear and the voice of the thunder king thing it probably is) it would be a cool one to check off the list.
Nalak is the easiest world boss to ever exist in wow... any small bunch of players can kill him with minimal effort.
I don't see why he wouldn't be doable with the %hp mogu buff for nearly any geared tank, he shouldn't really even be a challenge tbh.
He melees for like 100k-120k which is pretty pitiful (galleon melees for 250k), and his abilities mostly deal no damage. The only threatening thing he has is his passive ability that targets players at random, always targeting you since he has no other targets. That's quite a lot of magical damage. Everything else is pretty much ignorable aside from his nova aoe thing.
I tried (without this % buff because cba dailies) and could survive for a while without much trouble, the passive random nature damage thing eventually killed me (and no, it doesn't target the guards) but I have no doubt it'd be dead by then with the % buff.
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its certainly easy enough to have your run of the mill 10m do him, so you keep the loot in your guild, rather than sharing it with 20+ ppl which is kinda nice as it allows you to gear up faster if you have ppl that still need those particular tier items.
if your server cant do it, then get as many people as possible and everyone get the charged moganite from the pvp daily. you do stupid amounts of damage and it well negate needing a full raid
On my hunter I just mashed buttons and those dudes died. Same on my disc priest. DK is probably the same, dunno. The rest, the damage is too high. It was much easier for my rogue to sap one and kite two. Maybe second wind makes it easy on a warrior. I wouldn't know.
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Do you realize that there is no "sharing" of world boss loot? It's all personal. If 100 people tag the boss they have the same chance at loot individually as if only 10 people tag it.
Nalak is soloable as a prot warrior, got him to 80%, but then stopped as it would take too long time
Good luck on it!
Druid on my server solod it looking for the video
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If you look at the first row of talents, Blizzard usually has 2x 3pt talents and a 2pt talent. That means that if you want to only spend 5 points in the first row to get to the second, you get the 2pt and one of the 3pts.
However, in a lot of cases, the 2pt talent is "more optional" than the 3pt talents. If you look at the current paladin trees, Ret has Eye for an Eye at 2pts, and Prot has Imp Hammer of Justice. Both of those are more PvP talents, and somewhat less attractive to other specs.
Because of this, you tend to be pushed towards taking both 3pts in the first row, leaving you with only 4 points for the second row. So you can take a 3 or 2pt talent, and then you're left with 1 or 2 points and very few options to cap out. No matter what, if you are subspeccing, you cannot take 2 3pt talents in the second row.
I think talent trees would flow a little better if the 2pt talent was "less optional" than the 3pt talents. That way, you'd grab the 2pt and choose which 3pt you liked, making the next tier easier to finish. And you'd less likely to have 1 point left dangling in a standard 31/10 build.
For example, in Retribution, I think that tree would flow better if Crusade was 2pts and Eye for an Eye was 3pts. Then PvP/Prot would take Eye for an Eye and Crusade, and Holy and Ret would take Rule of Law and Crusade, and that would give everyone 5 points for the second row of Ret or for the first row in Prot.
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I figured out what was bothering me about Cataclysm tree design.
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- Pangoria Fallstar said...
Checking the Paladin talent trees, I understand what you mean.
On the flip side, the Shaman Trees look pretty done, if not a little boring.
- 9:25 PM, July 21, 2010
- Foo said...
I agree it's a pain, but it appears to be a good pain (at least from Blizzard's perspective of trying to get away from cookie-cutter specs)
Essentially what we have for some trees (DK's tanks have this too), is that you can have most of the good stuff, but not all of it. Otherwise we are back to cookie-cutter specs.
Enjoy the agony over 'is this best?'. Otherwise it becomes boring.
- 10:41 PM, July 21, 2010
- Anonymous said...
I think they'd do better with just making all the talent options one point and maxed out. I mean it's very rare that people take only 2/3 or 1/3 of a particular talent. Make it more binary.
- 8:20 AM, July 22, 2010
- Anonymous said...
I see your point about the paladin situation. I have decided that I will duel box level my priest and paladin and they will be my 2 mains in the expansion.
THe priest will be the main main though, and they have a slightly different problem.
As disc, the problem is that by the 3rd tier, a priest MUST take pvp talents to just advance to the next tier.
Follow me. The first tier we take everything for 8 points spent. Next tier, we take Imp Inner Fire and and we take Power Infusion on the 3rd tier.
That is 12 points spent. We are stuck taking Evangelism, Archangel, Imp mana burn, or Atonement. None of those a pve minded disc priest will want. Honestly, I don't pve much and only focus on PVP but I think pve disc priests are kind of getting shafter. WE heal, so we are not interested in doing damage. And we never mana burn in PVE, so, what gives?
- 9:24 AM, July 22, 2010
- B Rab said...
I was actually looking through the different talent trees and noticed this being a problem with many of them.
Even if you could do a standard 31pt in your main tree build, often I was left with an oddity, something like 31/6/4 or 31/9/1
- 10:16 AM, July 22, 2010
- Cathak said...
My only issue with the talents so far is having only 1 or 2 points in a talent that's 3 points. Maybe its a pet peeve but Id rather fully invest in a talent than not at all. I understand Blizzards intention with trying to move away from "cookie cutter" builds, its just something I'll have to suck up and adapt too.
- 12:11 AM, July 23, 2010
- Pangoria Fallstar said...
I don't know, there are some talents that I don't mind not fully investing in. Yes, some talents really feel all or nothing, but quite often, things like reducing cost, etc, are more, nice to have, than necessary.
- 12:17 AM, July 24, 2010
- jeffo said...
@Anonymous --
As someone who PvP's rarely (and poorly) I understand the point, and I hate feeling like Blizz is foisting PvP on us. However, it's possible that some of those PvP talents that are mandatory for continuing deeper into the tree may actually be helpful in PvE situations. First, they may help with the leveling process, since not everyone had a damage-dealing dual spec; second, with the expected changes to the healing game there may be more opportunities for healers to deal damage during dungeons/raids. These talents may end up helping.
I'm not sure what the disco talents you specify actually do, but they may end up being more useful for PvE than expected.
- 5:22 AM, July 25, 2010
- Cammie Novara said...
"That means that if you want to only spend 5 points in the first row to get to the second, you get the 2pt and one of the 3pts." I agree fully.
- 5:52 AM, August 02, 2010
- Anonymous said...
"WE heal, so we are not interested in doing damage. "
I think Bliz is trying to encourage healers to do a little DPS in Cataclysm.
- 1:52 PM, August 09, 2010
- Anonymous said...
Blizzard was concerned over "cookie cutter specs?"
Look at the trees.You pick the pve talents, and you're out of points. you pick the pvp talents, and you're out of points.
The only "customization" is to take pvp talents into a raid, or raid talents into a battleground.
So the concern about cookie cutters was that everyone wasn't using them? Or did I miss something in that logic?
I wanted MORE customization. I didn't want to be the same as every numbskull that rolls.
Guild Wars 2 is looking really good in comparison. Cata game play had better impress me big time. The new "idiot proof" talent trees certainly DONT.
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