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The best and worst sports logos in American sports
By John Boyd | February 21, 2014
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released a new logo ... that looks almost exactly like the old one.
THE BEST: The Detroit Tigers' old-school "D" logo is the only logo cool enough for Magnum P.I.
Photo By Smiley N. Pool/Houston ChronicleTHE BEST: Some Texans fans in Houston don't like the bull silhouette logo that mimics the Texas state flag, but it probably keeps a cartoonish Davy Crockett off the side of the Texans' helmets.
Photo By Mike CarlsonTHE BEST: The Tampa Bay Lightning's bolt looks like something a superhero would wear.
Photo By Patrick Smith/Getty ImagesTHE BEST: Cartoon logos are often horrible, but the Oriole Bird is a favorite because of its simple design and color scheme.
Photo By Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesTHE BEST: With classic logos from the Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings, the NFC North can lay claim to the classiest logos in the NFL. The Bears' orange 'C' against midnight blue background is about as intimidating as a single letter can look.
THE BEST: If it's good enough for Michael Jordan, it's good enough for us. Chicago's bull is one of the oldest continuously used logos in the NBA.
Photo By Chris O'MearaTHE BEST: The Yankees logo is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, not just in baseball. And that classic hat looks good on almost anyone.
Photo By Bill Kostroun/Associated PressTHE WORST: The Giants' "ny" logo is a less interesting ripoff of the Yankees classic "NY" logo. Kind of boring.
Photo By The ChronicleTHE WORST: Oakland is the A's and their logo is an A. Where do they get all of these creative ideas? (*sarcasm)
Photo By Ed ZurgaTHE WORST: The glimmer of sunlight in the Tampa Bay Rays' "Rays" banner is just unnecessary.
Photo By Chris CarlsonTHE WORST: There are a lot of bad logos in hockey, but the Anaheim Ducks' flipper is probably the worst. It doesn't really look like a flipper and it barely looks like a "D." It's everything horrible and cartoonish that a team named after a Disney movie deserves.
Photo By Smiley N. Pool/Houston ChronicleTHE WORST: The Houston Rockets jet-powered "R" tries to do too much.
Photo By Smiley N. Pool/Houston ChronicleTHE WORST: Oklahoma City's shield incorporates nothing about the city or the team name. It's basically just a pastel blob with a few letters slapped on top.
THE BEST: Cartoons and too many details usually spell doom for a logo, making them look childish and too busy. The Boston Celtics pull the look off nicely with their Lucky the Leprechaun, though.
After minimal fanfare, the Tampa Buccaneers released their new logo design this week.
The flat-black paint job on the helmet is a nice upgrade from the old pewter, but the logo itself looks a lot like the old one.
Check out these other picks for some of the best and worst logos in sports.

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University of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box SURGRochester, NY 14642
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Dr. Krusch is Professor of Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He received his M.D. from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and then completed his residency and fellowship in surgery at the University of Virginia. His areas of specialty interest include gastrointestinal surgery, minimally invasive upper abdominal surgery, vascular access and surgical treatment of hematological diseases. Dr. Krusch is also the Director of the Department of Medical Informatics and the Chief Medical Information Officer for URMC.


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For you DIYers that work on your own vehicle, there's nothing like replacing your spark plugs only to find out that the boot on the end of the wire has stuck to the spark plug and has detached itself from the wire/coil pack way down inside the spark plug tube. There is a commercial tool that costs around $30 but who carries that tool locally?
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Remove the inner core end plug from the blunt end of the cut stake and discard the plug.
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Using a lighter, heat up the plastic until it starts to soften and peel back.
Careful...the steel core will be hot!
Use the box knife to remove it from the steel core.
Split the end of the tool just a little to allow the tool to expand over the spark plug. I used needle nosed pliers inserted and rotated it to widen the end a little. The weld cracked on the end and a quick test fit over a used spark plug confirmed it was a good tight fit.


text: Mobile LG's rumored Nexus Android phone may be stingy with storage October 5, 2012 8:34 AM Devindra Hardawar 0 If you're not reaching, engaging, and monetizing customers on mobile, you're likely losing them to someone else. Register now for the 8th annual MobileBeat, July 13-14, where the best and brightest will be exploring the latest strategies and tactics in the mobile space. Another year, another flagship Nexus Android smartphone on the horizon. This year, it looks like LG is the leading contender to build the next Nexus phone, and if you believe the rumors, it may be a bit of a shock to Android fans. LG's Nexus is reportedly based on the company's Optimus G smartphone, will feature wireless charging, and is target for a mid-November launch, according to MoDaCo. But the site also notes that it will only be available with 8GB and 16GB storage options initially, won't allow for expanded storage with MicroSD cards, and won't even let you swap out the battery. These all sound like a surprising amount of limitations for what's supposed to be the next flagship Android experience. Since the launch of the Nexus One (built by HTC), Google has used the Nexus line to serve as a model for all of the Android phones that would follow for the next year. The other devices in the lineup, the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus (both built by Samsung), further refined what the ideal Android phone could be. The Nexus line is also notable for being the first to sport new versions of Android, while other Android phones have to wait for their manufacturers and carriers to approve updates. To be fair, while the Nexus phones have always been among the best Android phones on the market, they've occasionally lagged behind in certain hardware features. The Nexus S, for example, couldn't record high-definition video, even though plenty of Android phones offered it at the time. Last year's Galaxy Nexus also sported a surprisingly low 5-megapixel camera resolution. LG's rumored Nexus could just be continuing with this disappointing trend. In terms of other specs, the LG Nexus will reportedly feature a quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor (not a huge surprise), 2GB of RAM, and a 1,280-by-820 screen resolution. We don't have any word on screen size yet, but I'd imagine it would be similar to the Optimus G's 4.7-inch display. Rumors also indicate that Samsung will offer an upgraded version of the Galaxy Nexus in the next few months, so that could be another option if LG's Nexus doesn't float your boat. Via The Verge VB's research team is studying mobile user acquisition... Chime in here, and we'll share the results.


text: This course examines the constitutional and statutory framework that governs the American electoral process. Specific topics include: the right to vote; legislative apportionment, including the role of population, race, and partisanship in districting; access to the ballot and the regulation of political parties; and campaign finance regulation. We will examine the relevant constitutional law, primarily under the First, 14th and 15th Amendments, as well as key statutes, such as the Voting Rights Act, the Federal Election Campaign Act, the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, and the Help America Vote Act.


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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
"....Girl with great big plans..." -SF 24 hour treadmill run.
Today. Has. Been. Awesome.
this song + a TEXT like no other = all.freaking.smiles.
Run starts tomorrow at Rallypad [144 2nd street]
Treadmills move to Market Street & 4th around 6AM Friday.
one. more. sleep.
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- Kim said...
Wow - you are amazing!!
Can't wait to see how far you run in 24 hours!!
I love my treadmill and have a 44 mile run planned for my b-day (Monday) but I can't imagine 24 hours - maybe one day!!!
- September 11, 2013 at 3:04 PM
- Cotter Crunch said...
you FREAKING GOT THIS!
- September 11, 2013 at 3:25 PM
- Jamoosh said...
Rock it!
- September 11, 2013 at 4:29 PM
- Heidi @BananaBuzzbomb said...
Weeee! So exciting. Try to sleep well. Sending so much love your way!!
- September 11, 2013 at 6:16 PM
PERFECT. Just perfect. This song was meant for you. Best of wishes. xoxo - Shannon
- September 12, 2013 at 9:20 AM
- Runaway Bridal Planner said...
Good luck on your run, pretty amazing. Will be cheering for you!!!
- September 12, 2013 at 9:37 AM
- Michelle said...
Sleep well - you're going to rock it tomorrow!
- September 12, 2013 at 2:58 PM
- From Ice Cream to Marathon said...
You're so amazing! I keep checking in on you on the live stream and you look awesome! Woohoo!!
- September 13, 2013 at 8:24 AM
- Danielle @ Work It. Wear It. Eat It. said...
You are my idol right now. Looking so strong!
- September 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM
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Cheers from Vancouver ( I am here now), India ( That's there I am from), San Diego Ca ( That's where I live). You Rock EMZ
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I prefer running outdoors, but treadmill is perfect before strength training in the gym. Besides, treadmills in my gym stand right near the windows, so I can enjoy the view outside. Sometimes 30 min on treadmill, followed by 2 hours of strength training, were too hard for me, but not until I've started taking Super Army Formula by Military Grade. Amazing dietary supplement which naturally brings me up. I am always toned and never feel exhausted!
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Keith Urban To Release Hallmark Card Collection
Keith Urban has announced plans for a new line of greeting cards as part of the Hallmark Gold Crown collection. The cards, dubbed "The Keith Urban Collection," will be available in Hallmark stores and feature the country star's signature sounds.
The collection includes 12 different cards, each of which will feature 15 seconds of one of Keith's songs. Some songs included will be "Long Hot Summer" and "Sweet Thing."
Urban issued a statement on the new card series, noting his ethusiasm for the hook-up with Hallmark.
"For me, a card, like music, has the ability to make an emotional connection," he said. "I love knowing that these cards, and my music, will mark such meaningful moments in so many people's lives!"
Urban becomes the most recent country star to join the Hallmark ranks, following Taylor Swift.
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Short Description: Smart Steps Mobile is an app for iPhones or Android smartphones. Developed by an educator, Smart Steps supports a person with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or other cognitive issues (TBI, ADHD, etc.) to solve problems when in the community going to work, school, or out with friends. The App User selects a Decision Tree and walks through everyday problems one step at a time. Social skills and safety tips are included. The App User ends up on a screen that says "Hurray!" or is prompted to "Call for Backup". This provides support for those who are hesitant to solve problems on their own and for those who are hesitant to call for help.


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The Cross Cultural Centers and Safer host dozens of events each quarter, but you definitely don't want to miss these nine, which are free, fun and open to everyone. Read More »
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To my readers, if ever you are still there, I am so sorry. I hope, from now on, you'll still read my oh-so-ever boring posts filled with unfiltered and disorganized and impulsive thoughts. :)
First off, what have I been doing this past few months? Nothing, really. Just went to Disneyland and college.
Seriously, being a student is hard but being a college student with a BS Secondary Education course and a major in General Science is difficult.
I literally missed out in everything, in life. But I am really thankful I survived that hellish semester. Anyway, more of that in my next posts.
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Equal treatment irrespective of racial or ethnic origin
The objective of this legislation is to combat discrimination on the grounds of racial or ethnic origin. Therefore this Directive lays down minimum requirements for implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons in the European Union (EU). By discouraging discrimination, it should help to increase participation in economic and social life and reduce social exclusion.
Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin.
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The burden of proof falls on the party accused, who must prove that the principle of equal treatment has not been infringed. The complainant must be protected against any adverse treatment or adverse consequence as a reaction to the proceedings.
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The social partners ensure the promotion of equal treatment, specifically by monitoring practices in the workplace, producing codes of conducts and concluding collective agreements. More generally, the Directive encourages the conclusion of agreements establishing non-discrimination rules in the fields which fall within the scope of collective bargaining.
Civil dialogue with the civil society organisations concerned is also encouraged.
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This Directive is supplemented by the provisions on equal treatment in employment and occupation
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Hunter Hayes Gives Voice to the 'Invisible' at 2014 ACM Awards
Hunter Hayes' hit 'Invisible' has been accepted with open arms by so many hurting people, and he brought it to the 2014 ACM Awards in a truly emotional performance.
Hunter Hayes' hit 'Invisible' has been accepted with open arms by so many hurting people, and he brought it to the 2014 ACM Awards in a truly emotional performance.
Country fans, the wait is over! The complete list of big names to present and perform at the 2014 ACM Awards has been announced!
Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes will kick off ACM Week in Las Vegas with a free show on Thursday, April 3, at the new LINQ on Las Vegas Blvd.
M.L. Leddy Custom Boot Makers are selling a pair of cowboy boots for $13,000 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo....and people can't buy them fast enough!
Hunter Hayes will attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records record for the most concerts played in multiple cities in a 24-hour period. The current record holder is the rock band The Flaming Lips who played eight shows in one day.
Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes released the video for his hit song 'Invisible' this morning, and it's really, really powerful.
Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes will release his second studio album, 'Storyline,' on May 6th!
Hunter Hayes is asking fans to share a link on Facebook or Twitter to unlock the titles of songs on his upcoming album, and we want to help out our home town boy!
What's not to love about 'Hunger Games' actress Jennifer Lawrence? She's refreshingly honest, hilarious and oh-so-beautiful. Everyone in the world seems to be crushing on her right now (for good reason), and country star Hunter Hayes admits that he, too, may have a thing for J. Law.
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UPDATE: EDL members marched to train station say: "We live in Cambridge"
Posted: February 26, 2013|
The English Defence League (EDL) claim most of their supporters at a rally in Cambridge were from the city – but were marched to the train station.
Scores of the 400 officers who policed the rally and counter-demonstration held by Cambridge Unite Against Fascism, escorted about 30 EDL members to the station after their rally on Christ's Pieces.
But in an article on the EDL's East Anglia Division's website, a spokesman for the group claims the majority of the members actually live in the city.
He said police officers "laughed" at their orders to march the group to the station, which meant the closure of part of Hills Road and Station Road.
The spokesman also hit out at MEP Richard Howitt for stating there was no local support for the EDL assembly.
He said: "At the English Defence League Cambridge Branch demo on February 23, we assembled, did what we told the police we'd do then we went home. Job done.
"The day before the demo, Cambridgeshire MEP Richard Howitt said in an extraordinary outburst that the cost of providing 400 policemen for the demo and counterdemonstration was too much, given that there was 'no local support'.
"His remarks seemed to be diversionary in nature, to draw attention away from the fact that there were 650 policemen at the 2011 demo.
"I wasn't at the last demo, but after this one the policemen were laughing with us about their orders to walk us to the station afterwards when most of us probably came from Cambridge. They were right.
"Luckily the police hadn't listened to Howitt's ramblings. Before the demo a plain-clothes policewoman handed out to members a leaflet advising us 'You have a democratic right to express your views through peaceful protest'. "But then, as an enthusiastic votary of the autocratic EU, I can appreciate that Howitt's view of what one's democratic rights are is somewhat ill-founded."
The EDL have claimed they will return to Cambridge in "bigger numbers" for a national demonstration against a planned mosque in Mill Road, as the News reported.
But Cambridge MP Julian Huppert said today: "We have made it very clear that the EDL are not welcome in our city and I hope they will get that message and not return next year.
"Cambridge will not tolerate their attempts to divide our communities.
"The excellent turnout at the counter march proved the strength of feeling there is in our city against the EDL. We have shown them that we will stand together to protect the uniqueness and diversity of Cambridge and there is nothing to be gained by their presence here."
Mr Howitt said: "The cold fact is that over 500 Cambridge residents came together to show our joint commitment to peace and unity, whilst a paltry 30 or 40 people presented themselves as part of the far-right EDL.
"From the details of arrests, it is clear that people from outside Cambridge were part of the EDL rally, so anyone from Cambridge itself would be very few indeed."
He added: "My comments were made in a spirit of respect and mutual understanding to a multi-faith audience drawing on all parts of the life of the city, and I will not lower myself or the people I represent by responding further to their statement."


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But in terms of gardening and landscaping, "we started with nothing," Behm-Windle said.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2012 Commissioner of Public Lands Goldmark announces employee award for Reiter Foothills effortEmployees instrumental to completion of first loop of ORV trail at popular outdoor recreation site in Snohomish County
OLYMPIA – A group of 19 Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employees were honored recently for their leadership in completing the initial segment of off-road vehicle (ORV) trails at Reiter Foothills Forest this summer. DNR began construction of the initial section—1.4 miles of challenging, single-track motorcycle trail—in mid-June 2012 and completed it by the August 1, 2012, goal date.In announcing the Supernova Award, which honors outstanding employee performance, Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark praised the DNR employees for enlisting members of the ORV, hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian communities in planning and building the project's first phase."These DNR employees took initiative and acted decisively," said Goldmark, who leads DNR. "They developed fresh ideas and approaches, while keeping the focus on teamwork to create a safe and sustainable recreation site that will appeal to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts." Those honored were: Lisa Anderson, Dennis Brown, Jim Cahill, Daniel Christian, Drake Harkness, Tony Holt, Ken Holz, Sue Jenson, Diana Lofflin, Mark Mauren, Al McGuire, Scott Minkler, Jim Patton, Luis Prado, Chris Robertson, Kirk Thomas, Jamie Turner, David Way, and Ron Whitehall.
Reiter Foothills ForestReiter Foothills Forest is a block of DNR-managed, forested state trust land about 30 miles east of Everett. Each year, thousands of visitors come to the area to enjoy off-road vehicle riding, horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking. DNR is working with volunteers, Tribes and other agencies to protect streams and habitat by planning and developing sustainable motorized and nonmotorized trails.
About DNR DNR manages about 3 million acres of state-owned trust lands for revenue to trust beneficiaries including public schools, universities and public services in several counties. The department also manages about 2.6 million acres of aquatic lands, including bedlands under Puget Sound. Peter Goldmark is Washington's 13th Commissioner of Public Lands since statehood in 1889.Media Contact: Bob Redling, Senior Communications Manager, 360-902-1149, firstname.lastname@example.com
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Movies in a Minute: '300: Rise of an Empire'
Themistocles, the general of the Greeks, must band with his rival, Sparta, as the Persian army heads their way for war in this all-out action flick. The Persians, lead by Xerxes, reigns supreme in his number of infantry troops on land and sea.
This movie brought Hollywood blood in by the buckets! There is no shortage of the fighting you would hope for in the sequel to "300." Its plot is mostly built on sword fights, which doesn't leave much dialogue in it but it is still a movie you will enjoy. Plus, who goes to see action movies for the plot anyway?


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I am happy P2P games exist, have never felt 'ripped off' for paying for a month of game time. Will continue to sub to games i wish to play if i feel they are worth the sub.
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First, FFXIV 1.0's failures had nothing to do with having a subscription model. The reasons it did so poorly, crashed and burned and ultimately needed to be re-done has been well-documented, on a number of sites, many times.
Second, SE re-opened subscriptions for FFXIV, as they said they would, after they took the time to assess the situation, decide what they wanted to do going forward, and produced a road-map. Many people - and I mean many - insisted reinstating subscriptions for FFXIV would be the final nail in the coffin. It would fail so hard and anyone left playing it would leave so fast, SE would have no choice but to shut it down and 2.0 would never get made. They stated that, at best, the re-launch would be just a "patched up" version of 1.0, and that the PS3 release would never see the light of day.
It was stated, with emphasis, that the only thing that would save XIV was going F2P/Cash Shop. All these predictions, and more, played out on numerous website forums, including here and even the official forums.
Funny thing happened, though. SE reinstated subs and guess what happened?
Not only did the game not crash and burn.
Not only did people actually stick around, with only a relative handful actually leaving.
The population actually grew. More people came back to the game. The world was more alive, more active and populated after they reinstated the subs than it ever was during the year they had subscriptions frozen. All the cities - not just Ul'dah - were constantly populated with people, shouting for groups, looking for LS's, looking to sell stuff, looking to buy stuff, chatting, talking, etc. The wilderness areas were all quite active with people running about doing missions/levequests, on their way to hunt down NMs, or off to some dungeon.
So, what does this mean?
Well, at the very least, it means that all the nay-sayers and arm-chair fortune-tellers were completely wrong about the fate of FFXIV with an active subscription model.
The game has seen a complete overhaul, in almost every category. It's not "just patching up 1.0". The PS3 version is being shown, and will be released.
More importantly, it demonstrated, quite soundly, that a subscription model absolutely can and does still work, the persistence of people who claim "subs are out-dated in 2012/2013" or "archaic" notwithstanding.
In short, all the nay-sayers and arm-chair "industry experts" were wrong. Reinstating subscriptions was not a final coffin nail for FFXIV. It was actually a boon for it.
Finally, it's further worth noting that - at least in the Western market - having a MMO that is purely cash-shop driven is not a proven viable approach. In almost every case, a MMO that's gone F2P/Cash Shop has still offered a subscription-based membership. Why? Because it's still in demand, is still a viable approach, and still has more than enough people who prefer it over the more nickel-and-dime approach of microtransactions.
So, your statement about Japanese not weaning themselves off the subscription model is way off-base. There's nothing to be "weaned off of". I understand some people want to live in a world where every game to come out is 100% F2P so they can just play when they want without ever investing a single dime to do so. Fortunately, we don't live in that world.
Cash Shops/Microtransactions are finding their place along side Subscriptions, not as a replacement for them.
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A company that put efforts (and lots of money) to fix a game that crashed... have my respects to at least try it before blame them again.
Think about how many games u thought: "this need to be fixed" and how many of them did it? NOONE.
So.. give them 30 minuts fo your time to try a game (if u bought old version u can try new one) and if u dont, just wait for reviews, comments, etc.
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If they are smart enough to release a free trial of some sort, then people who felt betrayed by the original pile of crap might give it a whirl and decide to resubscribe. Or perhaps give all previous subscribers a voucher for 2 free months. Still a trial is good for people who want to try before they buy, and with so many free games it is hard to justify paying for something without knowing what you are getting.
Originally posted by jbombard
They're going one better. Two better, if you think about it.
Everyone who bought FFXIV 1.0 will get ARR for free. No additional purchase necessary.
Further, everyone who bought 1.0 will also get 30 days of free play time. No subscription payment required.
Finally, they will be launching a free trial for it as well, for those who didn't buy it before and want to check it out.
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Regarding F2P vs Subscription, an article on pc.ign.com had this to say:
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Originally posted by Nanfoodle
Sorry to interject on this conversation but DDO went F2P post-launch so can't be used for that argument as it was developed with a diofferent business model in mind. Neverwinter isn't out yet but currently looks to be a shallow action MMO, which coincidentally is exactly what GW2 is. To date I haven't seen a single quality MMO launched as F2P or B2P; the shining example that everyone always gives, Guild Wars 2, is one of the shallowest MMOs I've ever played.
To make another point, F2P and B2P games see very infrequent or very sparse updates. Everyone always raves about the frequency of updates released for GW2 since launch but they don't consider that the amount of content in each is pathetically small. The only actual content additions to GW2 since launch were the Fractals and the new island (which is empty and serves no purpose at all, no one goes there). Forgetting content they STILL haven't fixed most beta bugs, with most professions still limited by broken traits and poor balancing.
A lot of players lately seem to have started using GW2 as an example for why every MMO should follow the same business model but to me and a lot of people it is a prime example of why devs should stick with the sub model. A subscription is the only reliable way to guarantee regular high-quality content updates. With B2P they have your money already and have no reason to keep you playing.
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"and there's a ton of new animations to go along with all your characters abilities"
Um, actually they deleted many animations...
"Enemies have gotten a their share of touch-ups as well and large creatures like the Treant look and run much smoother."
WTF... how were they "touched up" and how do they "run smoother"? The only difference is lower poly count and removal of shaders and textures. Stop making stuff up... honestly.
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Originally posted by Nanfoodle
Agreed. Though I think what they did was even smarter. Rather than giving people who bought the original access to the beta (mind you you're still good to go for 2.0), they rewarded those who were loyal and stuck around by giving them beta access in the initial round. To me, this is genius. You give your fan base a reward for being your fan base while not alienating the people who initially purchased the game or those who are just trying out the beta (You can still get in, its just not certain).
Not to mention, we're still not sure about what might happen for the other beta phases. Perhaps they will give those who bought the game access priority, just not in the first phase. This way you get your fan base in right away, as well as some newcomers.
For example: Phase 1: All legacy members, and random selectees
Phase 2: Purchasers but non legacy, and random selectees
Being in purchaser category doesnt necessarily mean you wont get in until phase 2, as you still have the random selectees, but it still ensures that the most loyal of the fans wil be apart of it from day 1, as it should be.
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I don't know of any other title that has seen so much work put into it after launch, with the exception of WoW and Lotro, but then the original launch was a glorified beta. I think FF XIV may well end up a sound game, but for me its a game I may play next year, after it has even more added.
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Originally posted by BadSpock
Not hard at all. Ps4 is sppose to be very easier to make games for than PS3. But you will have to rebuy another FFXIVARR since PS4 is not compatible with any other PSgames.
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Originally posted by Vesavius
Going for the record of the longest quoted post
and need more green text - has been lacking a bit in recent replies
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Pay to play=a big turn off.
No need to know more
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Free to play: expensive to have access to all content, updates focused on shops and vanity instead gameplay content, pay to unlock storage, pay to unlock inventory, pay to can mount, pay to can fly, pay to unlock skillbars, pay to have housing, pay to unlock advanced classes, pay to unlock special race, pay to change your hair, style, pay to unlock wardrove/vanity gear system, ETC.
Monthly fee: 9.99€ to have access to all. Updates focused on Content and not on shop items.
Free to play is only good for these who want to test the game and are not interested in endgame content, raid, pvp, etc.
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Why is it said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions? Is there a shortage of bad ones?
I never played the first FF14 but heard alot of gripes about it. Square-Enix took the time and reworked this game and its now A Realm Reborn. To give it negative feedback before even trying it is pathetic. as far a it being subscrition based.. well i forked over 1600 dollars to Blizzard to play WoW and so feel that if the developers of FFXIV:ARR took the time and patience to fix thier game then players should give them a chance. how many other developers have released crappy games and never bothered to go back and fix thier mistakes.
Give Square Enix another chance folks at least they put for the effort to fix thier game. thats more than i can say for WOW, GW2, STO, SW:TOR, or any other 100 games over the last 20 years. Maybe for once Square Enix will set a precedence. Knocking it because they messed up once doesnt mean they cant fix thier mistakes and from what ive seen and heard this game seems like it might actually be worth trying out.
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Originally posted by Murugan
Sorry what A "free copy of ARR" ? Er no.. I think you will find we all Purchased FFXIV. And for a lot more then it will cost for RR for people who did not.
Our copy of FFXIV : RR is in "NO WAY" free. There is NO WAY they could ever have gotten away with charging people who had ALREADY bought the game again for the non beta version of their game.
FFXIV was a rushed out beta and was a mess, FFXIV : RR is us getting exactly what we paid for, as is the 30 days subscription.
The people who bought FFXIV on launch get "NOTHING" extra, they get their game and the 30 days they paid for when they bought it, and that is it. Stop acting like we are getting something for free.
The only people who get "anything" are the people who paid for 3 months of an unfinished game after the initial year of paid for beta.
I bought the collectors edition on launch and gave it a chance, but it was terrible, all I get is the ability to come back and use my month I got witht he game to see if the game is worth playing again.
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Originally posted by Vorthanion
This little tid bit seems to have been lost in the Sea of Information about ARR but I just thought you and everyone else on MMORPG.com should know:
Beta Phase 4 is an Open Beta of the Full Client with No NDA. Everyone and Anyone who wants to try out this game before they commit will have the Chance to Play for Free.
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Originally posted by TribeofOne
Count me in. :-)
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Originally posted by Vesavius
I totally agree with what you wrote above. For example I play Fallen Earth which is a "Free 2 Play" mmo, however I found myself paying for a subscription anyways. I have absolutely no issue with P2P. As long as the game is good and has improved ( Here's hoping ). it will do perfectly fine.
Really wishing them the best of luck and hope it goes well this time around.


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FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2004 file photo, singers Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson are seen during their performance prior to a wardrobe malfunction during the half time performance at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston. The Supreme Court decided Friday not to consider reinstating the government's $550,000 fine on CBS for Janet Jackson's infamous breast-bearing "wardrobe malfunction" at the 2004 Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David Phillip, file)
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday let stand a lower court decision to throw out a federal agency's $550,000 indecency fine against CBS Corp for airing singer Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" during the 2004 Super Bowl broadcast.
Jackson's right breast was briefly exposed to almost 90 million TV viewers after singer Justin Timberlake ripped off part of her bustier during a halftime show performance. CBS was fined $27,500 for each of the 20 stations it owned.
The justices, in a brief order, rejected an appeal by the Federal Communications Commission, declining to review a ruling by a U.S. appeals court based in Philadelphia that held the FCC had acted arbitrarily and capriciously in imposing the fine.
The Supreme Court rejected the FCC's appeal in the CBS case after its June 21 ruling in two separate cases that went against the FCC's crackdown on broadcast profanity and nudity. It unanimously ruled the FCC standards were vague and the agency had failed to give fair notice of its indecency policy change.
The high court's ruling involved 2002 and 2003 awards shows on News Corp's Fox television network when singer Cher blurted out an expletive and actress Nicole Richie used two expletives.
The justices in a second case overturned $1.21 million in fines imposed by the FCC over a seven-second shot of a woman's nude buttocks on a 2003 "NYPD Blue" episode on Walt Disney Co's ABC network.
The FCC stepped up its indecency crackdown after the Janet Jackson incident, which drew half a million complaints to the agency.
Chief Justice John Roberts agreed with the denial of the appeal. But he wrote briefly and said that even if the appeals court was wrong in its ruling in the CBS case, the FCC has clarified its indecency policy since the Janet Jackson incident.
"It is now clear that the brevity of an indecent broadcast - be it word or image - cannot immunize it from FCC censure," Roberts wrote.
He said Timberlake and Jackson "strained the credulity of the public by terming the episode a 'wardrobe malfunction' and added, "As every school child knows, a picture is worth a thousand words, and CBS broadcast this particular picture to millions of impressionable children."
The Supreme Court case is FCC v. CBS Corp, No. 11-1240.
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Amulet Representing the Ba-bird
The Egyptians worked with gold and semiprecious stones from earliest times. They mined both types of material in the desert east of the Nile and in present-day Sudan, called "Nubia" in ancient times after the ancient Egyptian word for gold (nub). Clearly, objects made from these high-value materials were available only to the highest ranks of society.
This text refers to these objects: ' 37.701E; 37.805E; 08.480.208; 37.795E; 16.149; 37.1271E; 37.485E; 37.717E
- Medium: Gold
- Place Found: Saqqara, Egypt
- Dates: 664-332 B.C.E.
- Period: Late Period
- Dimensions: 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 4.2 x 0.6 cm) (show scale)
- Collections:Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
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- Accession Number: 37.805E
- Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
- Caption: Amulet Representing the Ba-bird, 664-332 B.C.E. Gold, 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 4.2 x 0.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.805E. Creative Commons-BY
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- Catalogue Description: Gold ba-bird with outstretched wings. The back of the head, rear of the body and the wings are made of one piece of metal. The details are chased. The front of the body, to which is attached an eyelet, is made from another piece of gold and is executed in repousse and chasing. The creature wears a bag wig; the facial features are those of the Late Period. Condition: Small hole near one leg.
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> On Sun 15 Feb 04, 5:53 PM, mrp <firstname.lastname@example.com> said:
> > On Sun, Feb 15, 2004 at 05:38:47PM -0800, Peter Jay Salzman wrote:
> > > I've noticed some core files have a number appended to them, like:
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> > > The number is most likely a pid, but I'm curious how the core file got
> > > named this way. Is there a libc function that sets the name of a
> > > possible future core file?
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> > I think it's probably a function of the default signal handler for
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> i've used abort() tonight in one of my programs and it just gave a file
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> > I don't know why it would use "core" sometimes and
> > "core.<pid>" other times.. maybe if there is already a core file it uses
> > the second form instead to avoid overwriting an existing core file.
> can't be this. i've had MANY core files written in my life. ;-) core
> files are just overwritten, not renamed (permission granting).
> i've noticed that whenever opera dumps core, the corefile always has the
> number in its name. that's kind of why i figured it might be a libc
> thing that you can control.
This appears to be the default behavior for multithreaded programs
I also found a file /proc/sys/kernel/core_uses_pid that can make this the default for single-threaded programs by echo 1 > /proc/sys/kernel/core_uses_pid
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Tampa, Fla.- The second ranked University of Tampa (3-0) baseball team takes both games in the double header against Peach Belt Conference opponent Georgia College and State University (2-1). Tampa needed an extra frame to take the first game 6-5, then finished the day with a 3-1 victory.
In the first game, the Spartans found themselves down 5-0 in the bottom of fifth. Tampa then got on the board on a Ken Gregory double to left center scoring Jared Simon. Gregory would then score on a Jesus Barroso single. UT would score one more time in the inning to cut the GCSU lead to two. Continue reading Tampa Uses Timely Hitting To Sweep Double Header


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Column: Will spring be here soon? I'm ready for the circus
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WORTHINGTON I am not the Minnesotan I used to be. I remember well when someone would report, "It's really cold," and I would think, "Well, I've got a good coat, I've got a good cap," and I would plunge into the cold feeling snug or smug. (This was in a time when I also wore zipper overshoes and a wool scarf around my neck.) Continue Reading


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In the wake of the massacre at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, many conservatives have shown little inclination to consider new legislation on gun access. Those of us on the right who have expressed receptiveness to new proposals have been criticized within our own ranks.
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Posts from — February 2010
Dear Menz With Special Guest Rory of Awesome All Day
I first met the devastatingly handsome and hilarious hunk known as Rory when he wanted to interview YOURS TRULY for his blog Awesome All Day! Since then we have remained in touch like E.T. and Elliott. He became one of my favorite people ever so it was only natural to put him under the bright lights of my interrogation lamp and question him on all his MENZerisms. Meet our newest Dear Menz confidante…Rory of Awesome All Day!
+ What hurts a man's ego more, faking a laugh or faking an orgasm?
You're speaking hypothetically right? right?!
I'd be more worried that a girl would confuse the two. Can you imagine the awkwardness of faking a laugh when you were supposed to be fake orgasming? OR VICE VERSA?!
I also think the fake orgasm can be really misleading. Your physical reactions are like the roadmap to your lady gardens. If when my Harry meets your Sally, you fake it convincingly I'm going to try and make you have more fake orgasms in the same way. Do yourself a favor and just be honest about what is working and what isn't because grrl we wanna get there with you.
+ Can straight guys genuinely just be friends with girls or are they all eventually just trying to hit it?
As the self-appointed representative of straight guys everywhere I'd just like to make this simple statement:
Attention: All BFFs/Buddies/and girls who see themselves as "one of the guys"
We are all secretly in love with you. We have been since you've known us and you totally know it. You make us laugh, you're there when we need you, and we like that you make our girlfriends/wives/significant others jealous. We may never try to make a touch down in the bone zone but that doesn't mean it has not crossed our minds. We are your friends but don't sell yourself short! Who wouldn't want you?
Best Wishes,
Straight Guys Everywhere
+ What's the sexiest thing that a girl can do to turn you on?
Polaroid Camera and love notes.
+ Would you ever dress like a mariachi and serenade a Prince song to a girl that you really liked?
I try to always dress like a charro. I live close to Alcala's in Chicago which is one of the best western supply stores around. Every time I throw on the black and silver grrls can't help but wonder about 23 positions in a one night stand.
"This is gonna b a long night
A little bit longer afternoon
Girl, if we get this thing right
Oh, U gonna get satisfied real soon
Can't U see eye'm just tryin' 2 get U satisfied yea"
+ What is something you've always wanted to do with a significant other but haven't had the chance to yet?
Meet and fall in love in Chicago. Seriously.
+ Tell me a time when you experienced an ultimate boner killer from an internet crush. Was it a lame facebook status update? An alcohol-fueled drunken tweet?
I'm not sure? Can you set your relationship status to "home wrecker" on Facebook? I actually would love to go on a date and have the lucky lady live tweet the whole thing:
Lucky Lady409: Dude doesn't have a car. This is going to be swell.
Lucky Lady409: Olive Garden really?! Well the breadsticks are pretty good…
Lucky Lady409: Hmm I wonder if he knows he laughs at his own jokes? In a non-endearing way. Off to the movies!
Lucky Lady409: God I love Amy Adams <3
Lucky Lady409: He invited me up to his place. At least he has a place! I assumed "pro-blogger" meant "Lives with parents"
Lucky Lady409: I've seen chimpanzees string a needle easier than he is getting my bra off.
+ What kind of creative date would you take a girl on that doesn't require much money?
Contestant #3 Answers: I love a girl who knows her way around a bicycle. I'd love to pack up some food/beer then ride out to the lake and hang tough like longshoremen. Emphasis on the long.
Contestant #2 Answers: I'd take you on a midday happy-hour bar crawl. We could eat wings and drunk dial your friends to make them hate their crappy office jobs.
Contestant #1 Answers: These other loser contestants think way too small! Lets just move to Thailand and live high on the hog for dollars a day. Who needs America when we've got each other?
+ You have a penchant for writing Missed Connections. Will you fulfill one of my Internet fantasies and write one for ME?
Done and done.
+ What's the sexiest 80′s movie makeout scene you would want to recreate?
I have been and always will be in love Meredith Salenger from Dream a Little Dream. I've talked about my love hate relationship with both of the Coreys. I'm pretty sure sweet Meredith is where it all started.
+ Any last words of advice?
When some wild-eyed, eight-foot-tall maniac grabs your neck, taps the back of your favorite head up against the barroom wall, and he looks you crooked in the eye and he asks you if ya paid your dues, you just stare that big sucker right back in the eye, and you remember what ol' Jack Burton always says at a time like that: "Have ya paid your dues, Jack?"
"Yessir, the check is in the mail."
And with that Jack Burton panty-soaking quote, let's thank Rory for this penetrating interview!!! You can add more Rory to your life by lurking Awesomeallday.com and his Twitter! And ladies…don't forget to download the large version of Rory's centerfold to print out and scotch-tape to your headboard!
P.S. Past Dear Menz can be found here!
February 23, 2010 7 Comments
Black & Blue
Can we talk about how I suddenly have an obsession for black tie-dye? 'Cause I DEW SON. This $10 tee is so perfect in my life right now.
♥ Black Tie-dye t-shirt and belt from Target, H&M skirt, Forever 21 jacket, Dollhouse heels, rosary, hatchet necklace ♥
I'm extra Asian here. Must be dem lashes and smokey eyeshadow. Here's an accessory closeup and my new sparkly blue OPI nail polish, which I hadn't realize was part of that new Alice in Wonderland collection when I bought it…
This polish caught my eye because it reminded me of ~the starry sky~. Bad news though… I am OVER IT ALREADY. And we can all blame the movie AVATAR!! UGH I know. I hate to even say that word on this blog but this is serious you guys. I am afraid to report Avatar may have ruined my love for cobalt blue. I didn't realize it until I was listening to some Luda and staring at my nails resting on the steering wheel in traffic and my mind exclaimed, "OH NO GIRL THESE ARE NA'VI NAILS!!" First of all, let's make things clear. I neither hated the movie or became Avatarded. I thought it was quite sexy actually. I'm just angry that this beautiful blue made me think of it almost automatically! And now I've ruined it for you so you'll think of it anytime you see that blue!! AHHHH this cycle must stop!!! Since I am drinking from a glass half-full, I realized that this nail polish will be nice for future nailz did themes and will be fine "in small doses" to slowly erase the Avatar correlation from my memory. So we will be okay. I hope…
February 22, 2010 9 Comments
Extreme Ponytails at Jeremy Scott
The higher the hair, the closer to heaven was never truer at the show for Jeremy Scott's church-themed Fall 2010 collection. I LOVE THESE HAIRDOS!!! They reminded me that I have been lagging on the personal hair goal I made after writing the slutty Madonna post…a high ponytail with a braided wraparound. I recently acquired a *vintage* Montgomery Ward cone bra so I'm extra ready for some Blonde Ambition. But.. are YOU ready for this hairdew ladies? Can we bring back junior-high ponytails wound so tight it would make anybody look slightly Asian? We can even go crazy like I Dream of Jeannie and add our own little twist to it (NPI-NO PUN INTENDED) COME ON LADEEZ!
I also loved the intense eye makeup. A little Siouxsie-esque, no? Anyway, once you decide if you want to try this new 'do with me you let me know. I have to warn you though.. I might already be on expert level by then and possessing a blackbelt in a ponytail magic.
If you want to read more about my thoughts on the Jeremy Scott show, please take a lurk at The Lipstick Diaries!
JS photos via Elle.com
February 18, 2010 7 Comments
Dracula Brides of Rodarte
Does anybody else feel me on this too? It conjures up a particular scene from…
Well maybe that's just me. Hallow. Needless to say that was my favorite part of the Rodarte show. How bout chu?
February 17, 2010 6 Comments
Alexa Chung For Madewell
Alexa Chung presented the collaboration she did with Madewell the other day at the Bowery Hotel and I have to admit… I am enamored with it! In particular the belbet babydoll dresses ( velvet is pronounced with a b around here) with the Peter Pan collar!! I mean, obviously. HALLOW.. that is my SATANIC SCHOOLGIRL SHIT!!! Can I pair you with some knee socks and sock garters? Let's just go crazy. Come to me. Thanks Alexa.
Loving the velvet shorts with tights, blouse and bow brooch Ms. Chung has got going on herself up there. TOO CUTE. And these pinstriped pants below…did anybody wear the Dickies version back in the day? You know I did. With a red Mickey Mouse shirt if my memory serves correctly. I also love the high-collar victorian blouse below. Headmistress wear!!!
Do I really have to wait for fall?? I'll be thinking of you 'til then…black belbet if you PLEASE…
Source: Womens Wear Daily
February 16, 2010 7 Comments
Mae West, My Fairy Godmother
A sharp tongue on a sexy lady is something I undoubtedly admire, and screen legend Mae West embodies those two things and more, which is why she is one of my all-time favorite female icons! I wrote all about her on my guest post for Yes and Yes! Why don't you come up and see it sometime?
February 15, 2010 2 Comments
Agent Lover Loves You Volume II
GREETINGS MY BEAUTS!! I hope all of you are filled with love and/or HORN on this special day of Saint Valentine's! Because of my undying love and affection for you all I decided to make a new Valentine's mix! This one is mostly sweet with a little bit of dirty…just like YOURS TRULY! Or is that the other way around?
♥Agent Lover Loves You Volume II : The Dainty and Dirty Edition♥
Track Listing:
♥ Connie Vannett – The Pussycat Song ♥
♥ Helen Kane – I Wanna Be Loved By You ♥
♥ The Andrews Sisters – Bei Mir Bistu Shein ♥
♥ Millie Smalls – My Boy Lollipop ♥
♥ Dinah Shore – Buttons and Bows ♥
♥ Faye Richmonde – I Want A Man To Gimme Some Luck ♥
♥ Connie Francis – Stupid Cupid ♥
♥ Doris Day – Secret Love ♥
♥ Lesley Gore – Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows ♥
♥ Candypants – Dishy ♥
♥ Blossom Dearie – Give Him The Ooh-La-La ♥
♥ Faye Richmonde – Tony's Got Hot Nuts ♥
♥ Connie Francis – Lollipop Lips ♥
♥ Shirley & Lee – The Flirt ♥
♥ (o)(o) ♥
As an added present, I re-uploaded the Valentine's Mix from last year! Gawd! I'm so generous and loving! Where is the asshole you know and love?
I also daydreamed about presents my fantasy Cupid would bring me besides his boner so I made a pretty little Polyvore set below. I want that two-finger heart ring so bad!
Agent Lover Valentine's Day by Agent Lover featuring Vivienne Westwood
P.S. I am in the mood to tweet dirty Valentines today so join me there. Perhaps some limericks and poetry. No haikus though. I hate counting syllables on my fingers. Love you! Happy Valentine's Day sweetz!
February 14, 2010 6 Comments
Wildfox's Witches
The new lookbook for Wildfox's Fall 2010 collection is really charming! It's about three "witches" and the photo above reminds me of a picture I have of myself sitting on my daybed reading my fave Young Adult witch series, Abracadabra. I wasn't dressed any differently than these girls, except in my photo there was one of those giant plastic watches on the wall in the background. Sigh I wish I still had that giant watch. I can probably find it at the cholo mall or the swapmeet if I'm lucky. But it just doesn't feel the same. Anyway, I'm excited to see how the story ~unfolds~ for these three Wildfox witches. I love anything with BRUJAS.
And on that note, It's about time for a new Film Heroine Style Icon series! This time in the theme of the WITCH. That's right, LUHWEEZE ain't the only stylish chick with magical powers..Stay tuned, Petunia!
February 12, 2010 3 Comments
Yes and Yes on Dolly Parton
When the lovely Sarah Von from Yes and Yes asked if I was interested in doing a post swap, I was beyond flattered. I mean, swapping posts is pretty serious. It's kind of like spitting on your palms and swearing an oath like two kids on a baseball field. We are basically sisters now, Sarah. I hope you are okay with that. I admire what Sarah does on Yes and Yes so how can I have said no to her charm? Today she gives us the style lowdown on one of the most vivacious and inspiration women of all time, Dolly Parton!
Say what you will about her propensity for boobage and big hair, we can all admit that Dolly Parton is a total firecracker and a wicked talented songwriter. And I, for one, could stand to add some boobage and fire-cracking to my wardrobe.
So what lessons can a B-cup like me learn from Ms. Parton? Let's take a gander at some of her signature looks.
Lesson 1: Work with what you have, fake what you don't
Well, if you aren't the cutest thing I have ever seen! Look at that sex kitten hair! And those Cleopatra eyes! And that wee nipped-in waist!
Here Dolly showcases her (at that time) natural assets: a tiny waist and some significant boobage. Does she have saddle bags or bingo wings? We'll never know, thanks to those coyly sheer sleeves and cut of her skirt. Bravo for working what you've got!
I think it's a fair bet that Dolly wasn't born with hair that big and blond or eyes that defined. But who among us was? Girlfriend is oft quoted as saying "If you don't like the road you're walking on, start paving a new one." And I'm going to choose to interpret that as "If I don't like my paltry blond eyelashes, I'm going to glue some new ones on" and "If I'm feeling a bit short, I'm going to rat my hair up a few more inches."
A modern take on Dolly's vintage look you say?
Lesson 2: Sexy and casual are not mutually exclusive
I don't know about you, but my casual looks are usually a deeply sexy combination of sweatpants and cardigans, coupled with a kicky pair of L.L. Bean slippers. Hot, no? But here, The Dollster makes the excellent argument that it is actually possible to rock demin and bandanas in a sexy, sophisticated way.
I think the trick here is a slim fit and pairing these casual offerings with a few bright, sophisticated items – a great pair of earrings, a sweet little pencil skirt and some trendy little bootlets will prevent you from looking like a farm hand.
The chicken cutlets might help as well.
Lesson 3: Don't be afraid of a little sparkle
Dolly, what are you doing inside of my head?! Get out of there! I love me some sparkle, toooooo! While I don't think that I can encourage replicating this look verbatim (cough matching eyeshadow to accessories to
dress cough) we can certainly learn from it. Dolly illustrates the importance of dressing to suit your coloring (blond + pink = awesome), she rocks some well-thought out accessories (well, they match at least) and, most importantly, she says "I don't care what y'all say. I'm going to wear wear 8 pounds of sequins. At 10 a.m. On a Tuesday."
Or, more famously, she says " It's a good thing I was born a girl, otherwise I'd be a drag queen."
If I was to embrace the sequins, it would probably look something like this:
Particularly if that self is a sequin-loving, big hair-having, boob stick.
Who's your favorite non-traditional style icon?
- Sarah Von of yesandyes.org
February 8, 2010 13 Comments
Happy 300th Post!
Can you beweave it? It seemed like only yesterday we were celebrating our 200th blog anniversary with a toast and staring into each other's blog eyes. I say anniversary because it's kind of like every post is a sexy rendezvous between us two schweethearts. Every time you read my blog, it's like we are holding hands. Perhaps even kissing WITH TONGUE on some posts. I've probably already "accidentally" given you a chola-style hickey. Maybe we'll even put our hands in each others jeans pockets and walk down the school hallway sometime. Tricks on you! I don't wear jeans, only skirts… COCHINO!
Anyway, let's talk about our feelings. Or how about our future together….(don't be afraid)
+ AgentLover.com is going to get an extreme makeover! Much like that Frankenstein Heidi, we will be going under a mass transformation. UNDER THE KNIFE! Don't be scared. I'm sorry I used that scary monster as an example. Forget about her. Let's go with the makeover from one of my favorite 80′s teen dream movies…She's Out of Control. Pretend agentlover.com is like Ami Dolenz walking down the stairs in slow-mo,(6:00) with "Venus" by Frankie Avalon playing and you are Tony Danza. It's gonna be GORG!
+ It's time for Ask A Gay again! My main bakla Shaun is ready for any questions only a guardian gayngel could answer, so please submit! You can email them to me at marie[at]agentlover.com!
+ If we aren't friends on Facebook yet, add me! And if you follow me on Twitter, holla at me! Let's consummate our love EVERYWHERE.
Love 2 Love U! Have a Dirty Shirley tonight and drink to our love!
February 4, 2010 9 Comments


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The College Baseball Blog is up in Rindge NH for the Division 2 Northeast Regional at Franklin Pierce University. We have an elimination game between Bryant University against Dowling College. Bryant will send David O'Brien to the mound as he sports a 6-1 record with a 2.04 ERA while Dowling will counter with Gabriel Duran who is 4-2 with a 4.50 ERA. Continue reading CBB Event: Bryant vs Dowling
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Northeast Regional Day 2 Recap
Bryant 10 LIU-CW Post 3
Rindge, NH – After a string of one-run losses, the #2 Bryant Bulldogs made sure they're elimination game with #6 C.W. Post was never close, grabbing an early lead and cruising to a 10-3 win.
Nick Campbell (Raynham, Mass.) got the scoring started in the top of the first by bringing home Jason Alexander (Simsbury, CT) with a sacrifice fly. Alexander led off the game with a double down the right field line. Continue reading Northeast Regional Day 2 Recap
NCAA Northeast Regional Day 1 Recap
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RINDGE, N.H. (May 15, 2008) – Top-seeded and host Franklin Pierce University, ranked 14th in this week's pingbaseball.com Division II poll and 21st in the Collegiate Baseball magazine rankings, belted a program-record matching six home runs in rolling to a 16-2 victory over sixth-seeded LIU-C.W. Post in game one of the 2008 NCAA Division II Northeast Regional Baseball Championship at Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Field today. Continue reading NCAA Northeast Regional Day 1 Recap


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Nestie Giveaway: Mother's Day Floral Arrangement
What mom doesn't love flowers? The editors at The Nest Blog have teamed up with Olive & Cocoa to give away two gorgeous flower arrangements for Mother's Day! To enter, just leave a comment on The Nest Blog here by midnight EST, Wednesday, May 9th (that's tonight!). read more


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How does a shy guy meet girls?
alright. I'm single and looking once again. my only hassle is that I'm at an all boys private school. and I have virtually no female friends. how am... Show More
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Faking it till you make always worked for me when I was shy. I stil have my moments , but everyone loves a person that just seems to sweat confidence. Sometimes you just have to jump in the fire, swallow your guts and go for it. No matter how scared you may be... just talk to someone, anyone you'll find your person as long as you always seem like an open guy, an easy person to talk to then you have a lot more options.
hope I helped =)
- Melody
Haha I'll give it a go some time. I just have to go out with some mates I guess, won't know for sure till then =]
Yea that will definantly help, having friends around always gives me an extra boast of confidence. =)
What Girls Said 2
lols you sound like one of my exes
really what you need is to pretend that the girl is just like ur friends
get a heap of friends that are girls
and eventually you get more and more comfortable around them
also I used to b helll shy and then I started faking confidence
it isn't as bad as it sounds
i just go hey maddi you are confident, happy , friendly
try making a list of all your good qualities and pretend that they are like masks until you feel confident
each mask makes you a different quaility
happy= put on a big smile and let happiness fill you
confident= lols you are the man tehee(I just wanted to say that teheh),
imagine who you wanna b then b that person :D
What Guys Said 2
Any time you're away from school, take an opportunity to chat up women you might see out and about. Even if it's just small talk, the more practice you get talking to women, the easier it will eventually become to do on a regular basis. At that point, your confidence will start to grow, and then you can go out and flirt with/chat up women whenever you choose. Trust me, this former shy guy knows. 8-)
Good luck!
I was in the same position as you. If you want to be more outgoing and social then you really just have to get out there and practice. It's going to be hard at first and uncomfortable. But with time, it's definitely going to become easier.
As for meeting them, get to some events. Your school might offer some social events that you can go to that will include some girls. Otherwise, outside school activites or go to some house parties. These are great, low pressure environments to meet girls. At parties, you're free to just walk up and say "Hi" and they'll nearly always be receptive even if you might not have the most interesting thing to say.
Another thing that helps greatly is looking comfortable. Yes, this is going to be hard at first but practice being around women, talking to women and it'll come. That includes body language, eye contact, voice tonality. If you're nervous, she's going to be nervous. So try to relax and enjoy the experience. This is supposed to be fun! Good luck.
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Saltman Center Presents: Michael and Sonja Saltman, Negotiation Over Litigation
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The Saltman Dispute Resolution Society presents speakers Michael and Sonja Saltman. The Saltmans will discuss the reasons why they prefer negotiation over litigation. Metro Pizza will be provided for this lunchtime event. This event is also to be hosted virtually, for off-campus access and participation.
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I was sitting at the kitchen table when my three-year-old daughter approached our barely one-year-old daughter as she was tottering towards me. The three-year-old bent down and hugged the baby. Really hard. Then harder. The baby's head was bulging above my older daughter's arms. "I love you soooooooo much," said my older daughter. Ack! "Stop hugging her!" I said. "That's a little too much love for your baby sister." We had to have a discussion about babies and sisters and what's acceptable and what's not.
I thought it was quite ingenious, actually. My daughter knew she couldn't say she hated her baby sister. And she couldn't hit her. But she could love her to death. I'm happy to report that many years later, although they still have screaming fights about clothes and other things, they are the best of friends and turn to each other every day for love and support. Whew.
Apparently the arrival of a new sibling is prime time for an eruption of sibling rivalry. Makes sense. Kids compete for resources in the family, and a new baby takes up a lot of attention and resources. Sibling rivalry at all ages is normal, but sometimes it can get so out of hand that people get hurt, emotionally or physically.
I sat down with psychologist Oren Amitay to talk about this. When is a spat normal, and when is it the sign of a problem? Why do some families seem to suffer from so much sibling rivalry, and others not? How can parents help keep the peace? Or should they get involved at all? These are just some of the questions I asked Oren. He repeatedly said, "It depends on how parents handle it." So I asked him to explain. He also shared his own family's experience - he has a 14-year-old, a 10-year-old and a two-year-old, so he's in deep. Here's that interview. Good luck, and may all the sibling rivalry in your home be normal.