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Freeloading mooches are the scourge of the gaming community.
I havent posted anything on this site in quite awhile. I have actually, not only taken a break from posting on this site, but from MMOs all together. Untill recently the last game i logged into was back around chrismas. That was Aion.
I do currently have an active account in RIFT.. which a friend gave to me in order to get me to try it. I made level 20 after a few nights of toying around with it, and thought hmm this could be a pretty fun game, The necromancer, warlock, Cholomancer i was toying with was a fun class overall. The class development was great. The story was decent. The more advanced Public questiong (rifts) were implemented nicely especially with the invasions.
However something seemed to be missing. Why dont people talk to one another? I have been finding more and more that with each passing game. The players in these massive online worlds are becoming less and less sociable. Why is this? With the ability of people to self invite themselves into groups for public questing areas and such you would think you would find more people talking and getting to know one another. However more often than not you have people hit and run grouping, many times without so much as a hello or a goodbye. You can run through the game for hours without seeing anyone saying anything in general chat channels. Yet you see scores of people running around. All on the solo hunt i suppose.
Even guild structure in games is changing, heading towards the whole more casual friendly build. Mega raids were trimmed down to 20 man or 24/18 man (depending on the game), then down to 10man raids to make the game more accessible (IE casual friendly). Now the new trend that looks to be up and coming is hit and run Public Group content. Why even have to form a raid at all if you can just allow people to autojoin do the content and leave. Apparently large guids are on the out, and really you are seeing less and less large guilds in games these days. Sure there are still a few.. but I think most of you will agree that there just arent as many.
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Freeloading mooches are the scourge of the gaming community.
While GW2 does look nice and appealing. I have a feeling, that in the end it will breed even mroe hit and run grouping... When alot of these systems are first introduced like PQs they look like great ways to bring people together.
However something is missing that came with older games, and that is coordination and true largescale teamwork. They keep making the games more and more casual in an effort to speed up gameplay to make it more "fun". However in the same process they are creating less social environments. In RIFT many times now I have come into a RIFT area and felt like I might as well be running around with computer generated NPCs.
Sure sometimes you come across people that actually talk and want to have fun. But more often than not. That seems these days not to be the case. You go into EVENT area (as GW2 will be calling them), you might even try and be social saying hello to the other players, sometimes you dont even get a reply. This is becoming more common in every game.
Honestly right now I am looking to the future GW2 I have high hopes for. Everquest Next as well. I am hoping that the Social Aspect might one day be returned to the games.
Vanguard... Early WOW, Everquest 1 and 2... Those are games that promoted Organized events and Organized teamwork. Something that seems lacking ... I will say Aion does offer this as well. At least in the higher end of the game if you can get that high.
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I know exactly how you feel. This article explains a little bit what we're feeling, but I personally think that there are a great many reasons why being non-social in social games is becoming a great trend.
Firstly, game design is a big problem. Rift, as you mentioned is taking a good step forward in that getting groups together is easier than ever. And putting multiple people in the same spot, people are bound to talk to each other. Whenever anyone jumps in my public group, I take the opportunity to say hi and ask how they are doing. And I am ALWAYS met with friendly responses.
But I believe that a large part of this mentality stems from a prolonged age of internet elitism. We are only just entering a new internet age where almost the entire population has access to the internet. This makes the internet a forum of endless competing ideologies. And people who have grown up without exposure to all these different types of people are immidiately afraid to deal with other people because they could be someone who is not nice to deal with.
And to a large degree they may be right. In conversation we are a very reactionary species. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but if you understand that, it's really easy to expect how people will act. And most of us, when on the internet, enter every discussion with apprehension. And if that apprehension is visible, we are met with expected reactions.
I do my best to constantly enter conversations with people in a friendly manner, because in seeing that I am friendly, open, and understanding, other players tend to react in the same way. If I don't say anything, they won't. If I am commanding, they meet that with, "Gee, why does this douche think he can tell me what to do?". Although, if I am polite, helpful, and accomodating, when I ask someone if they can do something, they often do not have a problem making the sacrifice.
The reason this is a problem these days, as I mentioned earlier, is because MMOs no longer cater to one sect of computer gamers. WoW openned the floodgates and brought in a huge population of players with varying backgrounds and expectations. And apparently, no one wants to be accomodating and resourceful enough to find ways to work with each other.
So as to your main concern, These games haven't changed, the community has. And if you want to be more sociable, it starts with you. Talk to people, go out of your way to help people, develop strategies that accomodate players with different interests, and it will all come back around.
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I completely agree with the OP. However these games like Rift, I think even putting people together with the rifts, easier grouping systems, and all the need in the world to get people to talk to eachother, that they will not talk. Why? Because their right hand is on the mouse, their left hand is hovering over WASD and 12345. So much more action has been introduced that taking your hands off your mouse/movement/ability buttons you might die. Player death might be the extreme here, but without any meaningful autoattack skill spamming is going to stop any attempts of communication, regardless of how close to other players you are.
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The cholomancer is pretty sweet. I like how RIFT isn't strictly fantasy and incorporates some more modern elements like guns and summoning latinos in wife beaters.
Seriously though, it was like that in WAR a lot too. People didn't talk much in public groups or warfronts. It has actually made me take more initiative. I've been consistently asking after Rifts are closed if anyone needs help in the area. I've enlarged my friend list a lot through that.
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I'm not saying older gamestyles requiring grouping were necessarily better, but you HAD to talk to people, or you weren't going to accomplish anything. Games are so easy now that you can solo your way to cap level. Try doing that in a game like DAOC or EQ and it would take you years if you didn't quit from frustration first.
Times are different now, everyone wants McDonalds rather than a sit down restuarant, but people sat down at dinner and talked, now everyone grabs a cheeseburger from the drive thru and heads off down the road. Symptom of the times, unfortunately.
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Man I miss the days back in DAOC where there were not maps in the game at all. I remember someone spamming in chat "need one more for group for grinding" I was still new to MMO's and had no idea what grinding was so I responded and said "hey I'll join you, how shall I proceed?" he responded "meet up in salsberry plains"
I had no idea where that was or how to get there. And seeing as there was no map, this made things more dificult. He proceeded to give me directions such as "follow the road up until you see the river turn towards the west and follow that (make sure you stay along the river and not stray, for it is night time, and the little goblins can get nasty....proceed untill you see the broken bridge, we will meet you there"
This was just awesome, I loved this style of gameplay where you relied on people for JUST DIRECTIONS and not some asshole saying "look at the map dumbass, everythings there."
We proceeded to kill these purple (to us) skeletons and making great exp and having fun, the way the mobs worked was great as well, how you absolutely needed CC or else you would wipe.
Another thing that I loved.....and this may sound weird.....was the downtime. in those days, there was no food to eat, no bandages to wrap, no potions to pop......you regained your health from just sitting on you ass and waiting. this FORCED people to make small talk and get to know eachother, plan out their next attack and so on. you never see this anymore.
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You used to have to talk to people to find out where things were. Now there are dozens of websites with walk-throughs that tell you all the secrets whenever you want them. No need to figure it out yourself, it's right there at the click of a mouse.
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I agree, you need downtime to be social. I don't really miss contested dungeons, but at least when you were camping a spot in EQ, 5 of the 6 people were hanging out waiting for spawns while the other pulled. If you're rushing through an instance, you don't have time for much of anything except maybe a sentence while you're chasing the tank to the next group.
One of the things GW2 is doing, and I hope this helps with socialization is having events chain into one another. With a quest or rift or PQ, if it's over, people are going to scatter. With GW2, the events are the whole focus for open world advancement. If there's another event starting right here after this one, there's absolutely no incentive to leave. I'm hoping if there's at minute or two of downtime, that gives people a chance to chat before the action starts up again.


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"The testimonials from fellow artists convinced me to sign up for ArtWalk," he said. "They said it was the best show for artists in San Diego. And after this weekend, I have to agree. I'm going to sign up for next year right away."
But the weekend wasn't just a boost for traditional artists. There were six stages for live music that featured performances from local singer/songwriters, the San Diego Symphony and The Malashock Dance School.
Over at the India & Fir stage, a Latin-tinged set by Manny Cepeda inspired an impromptu dance party. And a big crowd clapped along as the young girls and women from the Ballet Folklorico Tapatio de San Diego showcased dances from Mexico.
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- Adults usually around 7-8 cm tall, but may reach 20 cm or more
- Shell has rounded conical shape, being about twice as high as it is broad
- Shell is generally brown in color with irregular darker streaks running transversely across the whorls
- Adult size is reached in 4 months, but may continue slowly up to 1 ½ years
- Cross-fertilizing, egg-laying hermaphrodite
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The Giant African snail, Achatina fulica, has been widely introduced to Asia, to Pacific and Indian Oceans islands, and to the West Indies. It has also been intercepted widely by quarantine officials and incipient invasions have been eradicated, for instance in the mainland USA. The Giant African Snail is also a vector (as are many snail species) of several human pathogens and parasites. Often its introduction leads to the subsequent introduction of predatory snails and, more recently, flatworms as putative biological control agents that can have devastating effects on native land snail diversity.
The Giant African Snail has been widely introduced throughout the tropics and subtropics. After introduction, its populations generally increase dramatically, perhaps following a variable lag time, as seen in many other introductions of non-native species. The snails frequently reach such enormous numbers, at least locally, that they become not only agricultural and garden pests but also a major public nuisance, causing road hazards and making it difficult to avoid them while walking.
The Giant African Snail has been considered the most important snail pest in the tropics and subtropics and perhaps the world. However, its agricultural impacts may have been exaggerated, the nuisance factor perhaps being more important. By reaching such enormous numbers and invading native ecosystems they also pose a serious conservation problem. Not only may they eat native plants, modifying habitat, but they probably also out-compete native snails. The Giant African Snail is also a vector of Angiostrongylus cantonensis (Nematoda; Protostrongylidae), the roundworm responsible for eosinophilic meningo-encephalitis in humans and the spread of the disease has been correlated with the spread of Giant African Snails. However, many other introduced snails in the tropics are vectors of this parasite and the spread of the disease has not definitively been related to the spread of Giant African Snails.
Invasion Pathways to New Locations
Giant African Snails are introduced to new locations in various ways. Sometimes, they are accidentally imported, probably as eggs or small snails, with agricultural products. Also, the snails are deliberately introduced to new environments as a novelty pet. They are even smuggled as food, medicinal use, or ornamental. Furthermore, Giant African Snails are brought in accidentally with plants and soil when they are either eggs or small individuals. On occasion, some snails may get attached to vehicles unobserved or attach to sea freight containers or their contents.
Local Dispersal Methods
Locally, the eggs and snails are readily transported in garden waste. Occasionally, the Giant African Snail may get attached to machinery (e.g., road construction, landscaping) unobserved.
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EvE is a very popular mmo.There are thousends of players (with me) that THEY think going f2p will ruin all the game with 9 years old kids asking questions and things like that.
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do adults that try the game out not ask questions?
I think the prostitute mod corrupted your game files man. -elhefen
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Not 100% sure of the point of this (I think its to discuss the F2P option for EVE)
but asking this shows me you don't fully understand how EVE works, it ALREADY IS F2P if you are capable of making enough ISK in one month period to be able to buy a PLEX. It's up to you how you want to pay / play.
The reason people say F2P would kill eve is not because of the "kiddies" and free-tards that would come to the game. EVE is more than capable of weeding those kinds of players out just with it's learning curve and game mechanics. (chances are if you don't have thick skin, EVE will have already weeded you out)
Plus, simply having time to play gives 0 advantage over someone who can only play a few hours a week in EVE.
The real reason, and the reason EVE is still kicking after 10 years, is there is significant reason to keep playing for the Vets. The ones who make all that ISK and buy PLEX from thew new players, or players who would rather pay than grind ISK.
The Plex system is ingenious, keeps the long-time rich alliance players playing, and provides a system for people to fund the game and also have F2P if they are willing to put the time in (or already have)
In short, there is no reason at all for EVE to change thier pricing model.
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Originally posted by sycofiend
I agree entirely with what sycofiend posted. But I also want to expand on what (I think) the OP was talking about.
Yes, the PLEX system effectively allows some players to play for free. But that is not "traditional" Free 2 Play. Traditional F2P in modern MMOs means that a person can create one or more accounts on the MMO and play through at least most of its content without anyone, anywhere, ever paying a dime for that account. With Eve's PLEX system the accounts are still fully paid for; someone, somewhere, paid real money for that PLEX and transitioned it into the game. If in Eve you support your account(s) with PLEX yes you are playing for free, but those accounts are still completely paid for with real money. It's just being done by someone else, effectively.
Given the open world PvP full loot nature of Eve, and the high tactical and logistical skill of the veterans inside it (seriously, these are the baddest motherfuckers I have ever seen in a game. Playing with/against these guys for the past couple of years has made me a better gamer in general), allowing for fully traditional F2P accounts to be created and have access to most of the in-game functions permanently would completely shatter Eve, and would make the following aspects of it explode to unplayable levels:
-Mining, PI & Manufacturing (this in particular would become so completely putrid that Eve's balanced, realistic player run economy would be vaporized probably within a week, utterly saturated with supply)
-Suicide Ganking. This is the worst of all. By being able to create unlimited free accounts that could be very cheaply supplied with powerful ganking ships, the more PvP and pirating-oriented players would be able to sweep through all of Eve like a plague destroying everything in sight. This by itself would have players abandoning Eve so fast that it would shut down within a matter of days.
Traditional free to play must never, EVER, be introduced to Eve Online under any circumstances.
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Riding out of Belgium, I stopped at an automatic petrol station and found that it had a building full of vending machines for various things coffee, soft drinks and beer. Its not like it was vending cartons of beer either, these were individual cans, clearly meant for consumption within the car. This country was clearly crazy, time to go to a new one. So, suitably liquored up, I crossed over into the Netherlands and about 500 metres the road opened up, towns stopped appearing every 2km, the speed limit went over 50 and finally I could ride. I could practically hear angels sing as I opened up the throttle. Freedom.
See that? It's an open space. Don't have those in Belgium because all the drunk drivers might drive into the water
The Netherlands doesnt really have curvy roads and it doesnt really have long roads, but at least it has some scenery. I buzzed along the sea, at one point passing some curious looking sluice gates that turned out to be part of the sea defence of Holland basically because so much of the country is below sea level, they used to open the gates and flood the fields during times of war, essentially turning Holland into an island fortress until winter came and the ice froze over, allowing opposing armies to just march right across it. Oh well, good idea anyway. After what seemed like 2 minutes (damn tiny Holland) I arrived at my hostel in the Hague, or in Dutch, Den Kkhhaahhhaggchchh (imagine an outboard motor stalling). Before I could learn the correct pronounciation though, I was on the road again because it turned out the hostel had accepted my booking despite having no space, then emailed me to tell me I couldnt come but the email had got caught in the spam filter for being in Dutch. Despite being in English. Sigh.
It was nice looking hostel by the beach too. Oh well.
So I loaded back up and went to their other hostel in Delft. Although annoying, this actually turned out to be one of those random fortunate twists of fate that you tend to encounter while travelling Delft is a really beautiful place. Its sort of the same deal as Bruges medieval buildings and canals, but the twist is that they dont allow cars in, so its a lot quieter and feels more genuine. And although it is apparently visited by a bunch of tourists, I barely saw any unlike Bruges, you can actually believe that its a real town with real people who live real lives. Which is nice.
"Delft might impress me if I was retarded and"... I'm just kidding, Delft did impress me. Although I'm retarded, so take it with a grain of salt.
Delft is also where my friend Nico lives and goes to university. I say friend now, but the twist is that despite knowing him for god knows how long 10 years? Id never actually met him before, because we met by playing games on the internet, back when I used to play a lot of Freelancer. I was in high school at the time maybe year 8 or 9? So basically, Ive known Nico for longer than quite a lot of my friends back home. About time I met him eh?
Nico and Christiaan (Nico's brother and also someone I knew from the internet) enjoy some Dutch weather
Nico showed me around Delft for a while, then we jumped on the train and went to Amsterdam. All this riding abouts given me a real appreciation for going places by train you just hop on board and getting from place to place happens by itself. No worrying about traffic, no going past the same place 3 times because George didnt register you hitting a waypoint, no getting wet. Just relax and enjoy the scenery. Fun!
Something here smells like the art student bar at uni... <_<
Amsterdam well.. hmm. Id been told it was a beautiful place, but it took me two full days before I actually realised. Much like Bruges, youve got to pick a direction and just walk. But because its a big town, youve got to really walk for like half an hour. And then youll see canals and boats and Dutch people and itll be beautiful. Up until that point, its nothing but clouds of smoke and stoned teenage backpackers.
Imagine this, but through your own eyes instead of a rubbish phone camera. Nice Amsterdam
Im not the most intrepid of travellers so far on this trip Ive cruised around safe, comfortable parts of the world aboard a reliable vehicle that I dont even do mechanical work on if I can avoid it, so its not like Im above most of the people I met in Amsterdam but my god, am I ever not cut from the same cloth. I was at a dodgy hostel that was basically a bar with a bunch of beds attached, and in my whole 20 bed dorm I think there was only one other person there interested in actually seeing the city (if youre reading this Saul hi). Id wake up pretty late in the morning and everyone would still be sleeping, then get back at 10 or 11 and find everyone pre-gaming for another night out. Then the cycle would repeat. Admittedly this is making me sound old and boring (and, well, admittedly I am) but theres really gotta to be more to the whole backpacking game. I did go out with the people from my dorm the first night I was there, but after that I was done with it. To be honest its not actually that great a place to party half of the crowd is stoned kids and the other half is locals who hate your guts because theyre lump you in with the stoned kids. There were some amusing consequences though the corner of my dorm contained me and three Welsh guys who were always in their beds and always experienced. Every day Id come back and ask them what theyd done today. Weeell we went to a cor-fee shorp ahhhhnd thahhts abouuut aall we diiid. It came to be a bit like a video game, where you go back to the same area and theres always the same people there doing and saying the same things. Nice guys though.
I'm pretty sure this happened because some high-as-a-kite tourist didn't realise this was a fake pommes frite
The Netherlands on the whole, however, was a beautiful place it wouldve been better to spend like a night in Amsterdam and the rest of the time in other parts of the country. The best part of my visit was definitely being taken around by Nico, Chistiaan and Maarten (another internet friend) it gives you a whole different perspective actually talking with someone from the country youre in, and I learned a huge amount about Dutch history and culture from Nicos patient explanations stuff that I definitely wouldve missed otherwise.
Thanks guys
My chain had had an awful tight spot in it for a while, but at this point it was ridiculous - the chain would go from having no play at all to being loose enough to hit the swingarm in one rotation. I'd always thought this was just an annoyance, but a quick google produced warnings about it breaking and tearing its way through the engine and locking the back wheel and killing me in the process (which is nearly as bad as ruining my bike). Fortunately I managed to find an English-speaking mechanic pretty easily and got them replaced... more trip budget gone, but that's life. Rolling on my shiny new final drive it was time to ride on again, but not before checking out some sights Nico suggested to me. First I rolled by the Kinderdijk to check out some genuine Dutch windmills
Yep, this is definitely Holland
and the star fortress of Naarden. Its a funny thing, you ride in and theres this lovely little town across a river. It looks something like this
Pretty eh?
but you dont realise that youre actually right in the middle of this
Star forts are definitely cool
Naarden and Delft were really interesting its seems to be a Dutch thing that despite the difficulty of a locale, they can put a lovely little town anywhere. Medieval town covered in canals that cant even fit cars in the streets? Still a lovely town. Tiny patch of land surrounded by two motes and obsolete fortifications? Lovely little modern town. The North Sea? Potential for a hundred lovely towns, well just build some windmills and drain it. No worries. Something that Nico said was that there was no unplanned nature in the Netherlands everythings under control and nothings impossible. Its really an interesting place with lovely people, and once again Id love to come back. But Ill skip Amsterdam next time.
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Posted 15 April 2014 - 11:29 AM
Personally I can't wait to see how things shape up in RQ6 AiG. I've got the sneak peek of the kickstarter Guide For Glorantha and the setting looks better than ever. Very much the bronze age setting, the cultures really come alive.
Personally I would like to see some new campaign material for Holy Country, and perhaps some Malkioni campaigns. The Malkioni are much more bronze age in the upcoming Gloranthan material, very little in common with medieval Europe, I think the mid period Byzantine Empire would be one of the closest analogies perhaps, but as usual there is alot of influences.
Anyway I hope RQ6 AiG is reasonbly comprehensive regarding the cultures, but I hope any campaigns shifts the focus away from Dragon Pass, Prax, and The Lunar Empire as I think we can get the content for that from the HeroQuest rpg and just port it into RQ6 mechanics. Holy Country, Malkioni, and Teshnos have my votes for upcoming campaigns. Maybe after that the focus could go somewhere exotic like The East Isles or Fonrit, but I think some more Genertelan stuff needs to be covered first.
You're right on the money with those Chaosium RQ2 settings being a great introduction to Glorantha, they were all good products that stand up well to the test of time.
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Posted 14 January 2015 - 04:23 AM
A long time gaming buddy of mine Tom Zunder wrote such a great post on his Gaming Tavern forum that I asked his permission to reblog it also in https://notesfrompav...r-the-glowline/ There is so much choice that we friends of Glorantha have now. So here is his post - enjoy.
Posted 15 January 2015 - 03:03 AM
That was an excellent and succint post. Seeing the Clawed Hand had me reminiscing about Dragon Pass and Prax (my newtling was crushed in the hollow by the hand... well, he certainly had no businees going there). I hope more stuff comes out for Dragon Pass. Anyway, great post.


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Enjoy facials, massage, reiki and reflexology at this boutique loft spa in Chicago's River North gallery district.
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Unique children's furniture store specializing in bedding and accessories from baby through teen. Gift items, custom orders and baby shower registry available.
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In Pheasant Run Resort. Open 7 days a week. A distinctive shop offering fresh-ground or whole bean coffee, teas, gourmet jams and food items, and a unique array of gifts.
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A jewelry company.
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Contemporary and traditional literature. Outstanding service and selection make Barbara's a browser's paradise.
The Little Traveler - Geneva
This historic mansion features 36 rooms filled with treasures from around the world and a history over 80 years in the making.
Kindness Inc.
Antiques, collectibles, gifts. Animal-related items are our specialty. Proceeds aid local no-kill animal shelter.
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Leading international brand of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories. Tumi embodies premium quality and design for accessories for men and women.
Geneva Running Outfitters
Experience a unique approach to fulfill all of your running & walking needs with personalized shoe fittings, apparel and accessories.
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Toys, dolls, games, books, crafts and more for infants to pre-teens. Our carefully-chosen toys encourage active, creative, open-ended play. Our knowledgeable staff can help you select perfect gifts for your special kids and for the kid in you.
The Natural Gardens
Nursery specializing in Native & Ornamental Perennials & grasses since 1953.
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Bike Rack
The area's best selection of bikes, recumbents, accessories and clothing. Rentals: bikes, tandems, trailer cycles, recumbent bikes and trikes. Home of Creative Mobility featuring bikes for special needs. Just west of Randall.
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Channing's Day Spa
Chicago's hot spot for over 22 years. It is a favorite of celebrities and locals. Our licensed result-oriented staff are experts!
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Retail sales of specialty foods, gifts, dolls; Dollmenders doll repair; Cutlery Corner knife/scissor sharpening; Homewares cutting boards/ wine & pot racks; Sherry's Floral Creations. Open Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 7:00pm. Sunday 11:am - 3:00 pm.
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An Aveda lifestyle salon spa catering to individual lifestyle needs. We thoroughly nurture your mind, body, and soul with lively haircuts, soothing face and body treatments or enlightening workshops.
La Vita
Fine cigars, gourmet coffee, boutique wine. Featuring the #1 coffee imported from Italy. Largest cigar selection in the Midwest.
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The Bourbon Street Gallery -- in the Bourbon Street area in Pheasant Run Resort & Spa. The gallery showcases the works of new, emerging and established Chicago artists.
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Anderson's Coins & Collectibles
Kids of all ages will find something to love in the unique and ever-changing selection of toys, which includes Star Wars and Star Trek items, Lionel, Marx and other brands of trains, Coco Cola memorabilia model kits, Barbies, vintage super heroes, Hot Wheels, vintage die-cast, posters and more.
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A unique blend of antiques and elements. Unusual artisan works and uncommon finds including one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories.
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More than one million items fill a block-long store of fun and fantasy. Must see it to believe it. Thousands of costumes for all occasions and seasons. Vast selection of fun and everyday wigs, makeup, masks, novelties, accessories, Santa Claus, Easter bunny, passion plays, Purim, Mardi Gras and patriotic costumes for every season or whatever the event. Theatre, film, corporate and sports-themed events. We can handle it all. Open daily. Sales & rental.
Circa Vintage Gallery
Enjoy a whimsical journey through time. Explore unique vintage finds; Paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, home decor and furniture.
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Premier Interiors
Open daily. A shop of home furnishings.
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Sisters Salon
The Sisters Jeanette & Elaine have been practicing the art of waxing for over 30 years and certainly love what they do. Friendly estheticians were trained by the Sisters and regularly update their techniques to give you the best services anywhere. Sisters invite you to come Discover Yourself and experience our one of a kind services for yourself.
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Select consignment and antique store. Everything for the home and garden.
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Burton Snowboards Flagship Store
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Providing a unique opportunity to samples some of the freshest extra virgin olive oils in the world. Offering a broad selection of award-winning and estate produced oils, with a goal is to provide the finest quality oil that is delicious, affordable and Kosher certified. Also offering an extensive selection of the finest aged vinegars from Modena, Italy including 23 varieties: pomegranate, tangerine, grapefruit. Imported specialty teas, natural pasta products, soaps and spices. Customized gift baskets available.
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Select consignment, antique store with items for home, garden and more.
CITY:St. Charles
Around the Corner Candy
Old-fashioned neighborhood candy store.
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Morgan Christopher Salon and Spa
Hair and nail service, waxing and make-up, massage.
Books at Sunset
New and gently read books, books on tape, gift items, cappuccino, biscotti and even "tea for two."
River East Plaza
Built in 1905, River East Plaza was recently renovated to office space on the upper five floors and retail and entertainment on the lower two, including a food court, restaurants, entertainment venues and a boat company. Call for hours.
Blue Violet BodyworksSpa
Facials, manicures, pedicures, body polish, haircuts, massage and more.
An Artisan Bread Bakery featuring a delicious variety of fresh-baked breads, buns and more. Breadsmith is open Tuesday through Sunday. Stop in and see what makes us the special choice of bread lovers!
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Hlavacek Florist of Glenview
Full service flower and gift shop with an excellent reputation and creative professionals. Extensive offerings including beautiful fresh floral arrangements, long stem premium roses, orchids, green and blooming plants, fruit and gift baskets. Gift Certificates available. Reader's Choice Winner (Best Florist) at Patch.com in April 2012.
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Kloeckner Preferred Flowers searches the world for beautiful product paired with decor, design & value-driven services.
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Your local florist specializing in creating customized floral designs for any occasion. Open M-F 9am-5:30pm and Saturdays 9:00a-4:00pm
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Our focus is bringing luxurious spa services to McCormick exhibitors and attendees. We provide massage, facials, manicures and makeup services.
First Street Plaza
Visit the many shops located in the new development along the river. There is a large parking garage adjacent for shoppers' convenience and 2 Visitor Information Centers.
CITY:St. Charles
Chanel Boutique
Shop for Coco Chanel's signature clothing accessories and jewelry at this chic boutique located in the historic Drake hotel.
Thousands of sweets for the young and the young at heart. Connect your candy choices to your personality - that's your Candyality!
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Have to Have carries women's clothing sizes 0-14, Miss Me Jeans, shoes, jewelry, purses and gifts. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm and Sundays Noon-4:00pm. Closed Mondays.
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Independent book store in 1853 Greek revival townhouse, housing thousands of titles for all ages.
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The Spa at Trump offers a soothing selection of signature treatments that heal through precious gem-infused oils and renowned products that include Kate Somerville Skincare. Experiences can be customized to the needs of each guest.
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Your local Purina Feed Dealership offering the best in equine, small animal and wild bird needs. The new face of feed, seed and urban gardening.
CITY:St. Charles
Check out Puma's complete line of sports apparel for men and women at its innovative new Block 37 store.
Mr. Marco Jewelers
Open Monday thru Saturday. Fine jewelry. Custom creations.
CITY:St. Charles
House of Fireplaces
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Oak Park Visitors Center
Visit us for maps, books, souvenirs and unique gifts. Tickets are available for Hemingway's Birthplace Home and Museum, Historic Pleasant Home and The Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest. Purchase other seasonal special events tickets here.
CITY:Oak Park
King's Mill Refinishing
Beautiful hand-rubbed finishes, brass & metal polishing & repair, hand painting & stenciling, gold leafing, hand carving, woven cane, Rush splint & wicker, upholstery & slip covers, and hand-tied Oriental rugs.
CITY:St. Charles
Dick Pond Athletics
Dick Pond Athletics is America's running shoe store specializing in footwear, clothing and accessories for runners, walkers and triathletes. Open daily. Across from Salerno's on the Fox Restaurant on Second Street (Rt. 31)
CITY:St. Charles
Randy's Vegetables
Specializing in garden flowers and supplies, jams, specialty foods, home grown produce, u-pick field, pumpkins, fall family fun activities.
JP Jewelers Inc.
A fine jewelry store. Family owned and operated since 1993. Full service for jewelry and watch repair. Offering custom design.
CITY:St. Charles
Wool & Company
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CITY:St. Charles
Petals & Twigs
Country gift shop specializing in custom silk floral designs, gift baskets and hand-crafted items.
CITY:New Lenox
Consignment Gallery
We consign and sell new and used upscale quality brand name furniture, accessories and art. Because of our growth, we are now offering residential and commercial staging and offer an estate sale service.
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Running for Kicks
Matching your foot structure to a pair of shoes. Carrying running, walking and cross training shoes. Also carrying a full line of technical clothing.
CITY:Palos Heights
Frankfort Historic Business Association
Whatever the season, there's a reason to shop historic Frankfort. Visit our web site for a list of our charming stores, eclectic boutiques and relaxing restaurants, plus monthly special events.
Custom Furniture
Two stories of quality, solid wood furniture since 1938. Huge selection of finished, unfinished home, office furniture by Amish and other American manufactures.
CITY:St. Charles
Heinz Brothers Greenhouse Garden Center
Open daily, year-round. A greenhouse, garden center and gift shop offering annuals, perennials, bulbs, ground covers, potting needs, garden art, tools and everything else imaginable for the gardener.
CITY:St. Charles
Deerfield Bakery
An exceptional neighborhood bakery with great tasting, high-quality products, nice ambiance and friendly customer service. They have a variety of theme cakes and a huge selection of buttery cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, coffeecakes and more.
Mark Shale
Located on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, Mark Shale is the premier clothier for both men and women.
The Wine Exchange
Featuring wines from across the Globe. Local & Hotel Delivery Available. Saturday tastings 1pm-5pm.
CITY:St. Charles
Community Thrift Store
Resale business.
CITY:East Dundee
Museum Shop of the Art Institute of Chicago, The
The Museum Shop offers a wide selection of gifts, jewelry, and museum adaptations, many derived from works in the museum's collections or special exhibitions hosted by the museum.
Panache Etcetera Inc
Boutique -- home accessories, antiques, furniture, jewelry, apparel, bath and body.
CITY:St. Charles
Scoville Square
Built in 1905, Scoville Square was designed by E.E. Roberts and is one of the few examples of Prairie style architecture applied to commercial buildings. In 1980, commissioned architect John Vinci restored the building to its original grandeur. Ideal atmosphere for social and business fundraisers and receptions. Various shops and Winberie's restaurant are on the first floor.
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Tranquility Skin & Body Care Center
Salon specializing in customized skin care, manicures, pedicures and waxing.
CITY:St. Charles
Fashions Anew
An upscale resale boutique that offers designer women's clothing and accessories on consignment for a fraction of their original cost.
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Marilyn Miglin Institute
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Family owned business providing handmade chocolates and sweet treats.
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Classic clothing with a flair.
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Morning Glory
Creating beautiful fresh flower arrangements as well as blooming plants and European gardens. Work with our design team to create exquisite custom floral for weddings, parties, bar and bat mitzvahs and other special events.
Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe
Located in the heart of historic, downtown Plainfield, with its comfortable, "Old World" feel, Game Library, spacious Event Area and eight game rooms available to rent for private parties, The Wandering Dragon is not just an amazing board game store, but a home away from home for family and friends to gather and get lost in some fun.
Kane County Flea Market
The best in the Midwest or anywhere. Up to 1,000 dealers display and sell antiques, collectibles and "fancy junque." A country breakfast is served on Sundays.
CITY:St. Charles
Chew on this Dog Barkery
Toys, Treats, Accessories, Natural Foods, Holistic Supplements. They carry everything you need for a healthy happy dog and/or cat.
Tinley Park Farmer's Market
Visit the Farmer's Market every week for the best selection of fruits, vegetables, and fresh flowers.
CITY:Tinley Park
Salvage One
They save architectural elements from the wrecking ball. Salvage One works to preserve and pass on our history. They have been helping their customers breathe new life into salvaged materials for nearly 30 years. Their aim is to take salvage further by working with you to add creativity and style to your space. They also specialize in one-of-a-kind items that are unique and of all tastes and styles.
Bend General Store
They are exclusively owned & managed by lifelong St. Charles residents. They have endeavored to embrace St. Charles past, and bring uniquely old world small town experience to our fellow residents.
CITY:St. Charles
Specializing in all dog care. Dog training; doggie day care; overnight dog boarding; pet sitting; dog grooming; pooch parties.
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Batavia Farmers' Market
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The original lineup of the British new wave outfit Culture Club is getting back together for a reunion tour and album. Boy George called in with Jim Carson to talk about their L.A. show & more!
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Oceanfront camping was amazing. Site 3, our site was the best available. No one to our one side an we were able to leave blinds open all the time due to our elevation. The shade and ocean views were perfect. Beach is rocky and water a little chilly for our Southern tastes. Kids had a blast searching for shells while we sat in our beachchairs with our toes in the stones. Only desire was a pool. Bring your largest pot for lobster boils. Lots of local seafood close to camp. Ice was 3 dollars for a small bag, my only complaint. - boardnbound
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Very comfortable campground. Well maintained, on Penobscot Bay. Owner offers free pump out with 7 night stay or for $14. There is a dump station available. Great view of bay when not foggy! Lots of treed sites, gardens, art activities, small store, community room with wireless, laundry and friendly people. All very clean. Free Storage for tow dollies, etc. Will definitely be going again. - VRoss716
Jun 2014 - $55.00
Nice woodsy park. Fairly quiet. Most sites are back-in with a little gravel and a lot of grass. Park is on the waterfront, so you can take nice walks on the rocky beach. Roads are all dirt/gravel. No sewer at any of the sites but there is a sewage dump as you exit the park. No cable TV at any of the sites and we weren't able to pick up even one station with the digital TV antenna. Store is pretty well equipped for RV supplies. Nice laundromat on site. Staff is pleasant and helpful. They have several "classifications" of sites. We were far up inside the park for $55 per night. Waterfront sites were $84/night. Overall nice park, but far too expensive for what it is. - AlaskaJack


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GLEE is a musical comedy about a group of eager and ambitious students who strive to outshine their singing competition to win Nationals while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High. Since its debut, GLEE has become a bona fide cultural phenomenon, received prestigious honors including the Golden Globe and Peabody Award and singlehandedly made glee clubs cool again.
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Healthcare entrepreneurs have much to mull over as they sip their eggnog (or possibly something stronger) this holiday weekend, as 2011 draws to a close.
It's pretty much a mixed bag for the industry, as financing for life sciences firms fell 18 percent from the second to third quarter of 2011, and saw its lowest level of volume since early 2005.
Healthcare stocks, as measured by the benchmark iShares Dow Jones US HealthCare Fund (IYH), have experienced a roller coaster year, rising from $66 in January to $74 in August, before dropping like a stone to $62 and then climbing back to $70 at year-end.
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A few other dates for various things (photo shoots, solo drafts, etc.) will be announced.
Classes will be held at MoveStudio at 17062 Preston Rd, Suite 108 (at Campbell.)
The last week, dress rehearsal on Tuesday 8/18 and the BIG BUST-OUT and Afterglow Dance Party on Friday, 8/21, will be held at Quixotic World, a unique and beautiful theatre space in Deep Ellum, Dallas.
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Friends Don't Let Friends Tattoo Candidate Logos On Their Face
I don't know Eric Hartsburg. If I did, I would have pleaded with him not to do this for ANY amount of money.
Eric Hartsburg had better hope GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney wins the upcoming election or it could be a long four years.
The 30-year-old professional wrestler auctioned off a 5-by-2-inch patch of his face for $15,000. In exchange, he tattooed Romney's presidential campaign logo on the right side of his head.
Hartsburg told ABC News that he posted an ad on eBay and a user agreed to pay him the $15,000 to get the Romney logo branded on his head. The eBay user who paid for the ink has asked to remain anonymous.
"I am a registered Republican and a Romney supporter…I didn't mind getting this tattoo because it is something that I could live with and it's something that I believe in," Hartsburg said.
First of all, there is no such thing as a cool face tat — even for a pro-wrestler. Now maybe, at some point, if there's say, a zombie apocalypse or our society collapses into Mad Max world because of our overwhelming debt, face tattoos could become hip. Of course, if things go that far wrong, your tattoos are going to be the least of your problems anyway.
Then, there's always the possibility that Romney could lose like this guy.
On the other hand, the person in the tattoo could turn out not to be quite as cool as you thought originally.
Of course, then there's always the possibility that your guy could win and you could eventually grow to regret your choice anyway.
All that being said, I do hope Eric Hartsburg enjoys his tattoo, although I would strongly recommend that he set aside enough of that $15,000 to get a tattoo removal. Consider that to be high quality free advice from a friend.
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