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Braised Zucchini
Yield: 2-4 side dish servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
1 tablespoon ghee
or coconut oil
4-6 zucchini (the smaller the better), halved lengthwise
1 shallot, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
A pinch or two of cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar (or substitute white or red wine vinegar)
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
Preheat the oven to 400. Heat the ghee or coconut oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. You want a skillet that's big enough to hold all the zucchini halves in a single layer (you can always use two smaller pans). When the pan is hot, add the zucchini, cut side down, in a single layer. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until well-browned on the bottom.
When the zucchini are nicely browned, flip them over. Sprinkle the shallots into the pan, trying to get most of them in the nooks between the zucchini as opposed to on top. Sprinkle on the cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Pour the chicken stock into the pan, and transfer the pan to the oven. Roast for about 10 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender when pierced with a fork and most, but not all, of the liquid has evaporated. Spoon the shallots and sauce on top of the zucchini, top with cilantro, and serve hot or warm.
Want more Whole30 tips & recipes? Come back for a new post everyday this month, and check out these previous posts:
- Orange Ginger Squash Soup (Whole30 Day 1)
- Creole Hash & Eggs (Whole30 Day 2)
- 5 Essential Paleo Flavor Boosters (Whole30 Day 3)
- Chicken Meatballs with Garlic Kale Marinara (Whole30 Day 4)
- Cooking with Coconut Oil Review + Pork Chops with Apple Compote (Whole30 Day 5)
For even more paleo recipes, check out these Whole30 posts from my archives or my Whole30 Pinterest board. Also, follow me on Instagram to see pics of what I'm eating throughout my Whole30.
You might also like:
Shrimp & Zoodles with Garlic Tomato Sauce (Whole30 compliant)
Asparagus Bundles with Bacon & Poached Eggs (use sugar-free bacon for Whole30)
Spring Salad with Citrusy Shallot Vinaigrette (Whole30 compliant)


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Skip to comments.Welcome to NORAD Tracks Santa
Posted on 12/24/2009 2:29:34 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper
Welcome to NORAD Tracks Santa
(Excerpt) Read more at noradsanta.org ...
you didn't ping CHAVEZ
Passed away this year March 14, 2009
Do you think Santa will be able to find my house?
O/T but another notable airman
Gail Halvorsen, the Berlin Candy Bomber
I was a "Santa Tracker" Christmas '68,,,
25th.ADA at McChord,AFB,,,(Blue Room),,,
We played it like a crew drill,,,
All had open phone lines to family and friends so the kids
could hear the PA system,,,
I let Santa through the ADIZ with his fighter "escort"
Much Fun if ya' gotta work at Christmas...;0)...
Your house is beautifully decorated!!!!
Best post of the week, thank you!
My favorite website ever!
Ad my kids have almost outgrown Santa.:(
I hope the TSA doesn't get him.
Awwww....Gotta get Santa an F-22. That old flying wash tub cant get out of it's own way.
Probably, but in North Korea everything is black: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/imagerecords/0/896/earth_lights_lrg.jpg
Hopefully, your meter reader will get confused and skip by your place....
Awesome! Merry Christmas!!!
Shouldn't that be Santa Paws?
When will the ACLU challenge this?
Dude, the International Space Station can find your house!!
Merry Christmas!
ROFLMAO! Merry Christmas!
I will decorate like this someday, much to my husband's dismay!! I love it!!! Merry Christmas!
Thanks for the reminder! I wanted to have that up on the computer when the nephews (4 & 6, still True Believers) come over today! :)
I love it!! Merry Christmas!!!
I forgot about this, thanks for the reminder!
I am Glad NORAD is still on board for Santa!
I heard an ugly rumor that the US Post Office is no longer delivering letters addressed to "Santa Claus, North Pole" to the little Alaskan Village that has made it their mission in life to answer the letters to the children or our beleaguered nation.
Somebody correct me if I'm wrong.....PLEASE.
my kids do this every year and love it.
Thanks and to all freepers HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Egg Nog Recipe
1/2 gal Egg Nog
12 oz. Brandy
6 oz. Light Rum
6 oz. White Creme de Cocoa
Mix in suitable container and add Nutmeg to flavor
(And, youll never see it coming, til it hits you)
Merry Christmas!!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!
The dad goes out into their field with a deer rack and red covered flashlight. Close to bedtime.
The kids are told Rudolf arrives just before Santa to make sure kids are nestled in bed. So kids keep running to the windows to see if they can see Rudolf. Parents are very much apart of this excitement.
Dad stands out in field..holds deer rack over his head, holds flash light in front and moves his head up and down like a reindeer might. He's far enough out the kids only see the red flashlight (nose)...and shadow of the deer rack. But they think it"s rudolf!!!!
I was visiting there when the excitement started...little kids giggling, parents encouraging and watching their kids just get so excited. They could not set still. Big alarm clock nearby to sound off the appointed time...
Suddenly one of kids yelled...I see him!!!!!! All pressed their faces to the window and shouted..Oh my gosh, he's really there!!! Oh Oh Oh!! running thru the house... and quickly got in bed...
I never saw anything so cute as seeing these kids put themselves to bed!..even with all the excitement they went quickly to sleep, because they are told if children are not in bed, Rudolf sends Santa a signal that these children are not in bed.
The dad loves this roll and looks forward to this every year. One year it rained very hard..he slipped and fell...came in later full of mud! Ha Ha! but he pulled it off!
Merry Christmas Everyone!
Santa should invest in some stealth tech. he will be flying thru some real indian country, would hate to see him get shotdown.
Apprently some leftist watchdog group is telling kids to leave carrot sticks out for "Santa," since milk and cookies have too many calories. Seriously.
Apparently some leftist watchdog group is telling kids to leave carrot sticks out for "Santa," since milk and cookies have too many calories. Seriously.
I have a knelling Santa and the book about him.
I've been watching Santa's helpers warming up for tonight!
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Get an overview of this hotelLakefront hotel with restaurant and outdoor pool
Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from The Villages Market Square and within 6 mi (10 km) of Miona Lake Golf Club and Glenview Champions Country Club. Spanish Springs Town Square and Nancy Lopez Legacy Golf & Country Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a spa tub, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 120 rooms feature comforts like pillowtop beds and Egyptian cotton sheets, while conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Free WiFi and room service are standard, as are flat-screen TVs with cable channels.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
The Waterfront Inn1105 Lake Shore Drive The Villages FL 32162
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to an outdoor pool, The Waterfront Inn provides a spa tub and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1900 square feet (176.51 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
The Waterfront Inn has designated areas for smoking.
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- ATM/banking
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Conference space size (feet) - 1900
- Conference space size (meters) - 176.51
- Designated smoking areas
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms 6
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Number of floors - 4
- Number of meeting rooms - 3
- Outdoor pool
- Restaurant
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Spa tub
- Television in common areas
- Total number of rooms - 120
- Wedding services
- Year Built 2007
Family Friendly Amenities
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave
- Outdoor pool
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway/extra beds available
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Cable TV service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free toiletries
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Daily housekeeping
- Desk
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Iron/ironing board
- Microwave
- Pay movies
- Phone
- Pillowtop mattress
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Refrigerator
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Room service (limited hours)
- Shower only
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Amelias - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children (approximately)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
Hotel Name
- Waterfront Inn
- Waterfront Inn The Villages
- Waterfront The Villages
- The Waterfront Hotel Lady Lake
- Waterfront Hotel Lady Lake
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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Change the look of your dresser or cabinets with new knobs from Target Home™. This 10-pack of knobs has an oil-rubbed bronze finish for a stylish, elegant look. They are made of zinc for durability and can easily be mounted to a wall or door.
Number of Pieces: 10
Includes: Screws
Features: Wall Mountable
Number of Hooks: 8
Material: Zinc
Metal Finish: Bronze
Dimensions: 1.200 L x 1.200 W
Weight: .100
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Home Sweet Home
Waterford (pronounced Wahhherford by the locals hehe) is where I was born and raised. Love it. Big enough city (well...for Ireland anyway!) but every1 knows every1 else or else knows their cousin :)
Every sentence is ended in 'boy' and we eat 'blas'. The bla was invented here, as well as the cream cracker! But while the cream crackers took off on a world wide adventure, the bla stayed a true blue and is only available locally. You HAVE to have one if you ever come here. Part of the bread roll family but its more doughy and floury. Yum.
If there's anything you want to know about Waterford...just ask and I'll try to help!


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Four people were arrested Friday night on drugs and weapons charges after they parked their big pickup inside a Nebraska Department of Roads shipping yard.
The car stopped and turn its lights off, Police Information Officer Rodney Brown said.
Police confronted the car and found James Foggs, 19, in the drivers seat of the four-door pickup with three other people inside.
Brown said the suspects became belligerent and refused to follow commands. Officers spotted the handle of a large kitchen knife sticking out the back pocket of the drivers seat.
Police said there was probable cause to believe all four had recently used and were possibly in possession of controlled substances.
Foggs as well as Jeffery Denson Jr., 21, were arrested and secured in the back seat of a patrol car, Brown said, but two others -- Kenneth Reed Jr., 22, and Deborah Plunk, 27 -- resisted arrest and had to be forcibly removed from the pickup.
After the arrests, police searched the vehicle. They found and seized prescription drugs, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a semi-automatic 9 mm handgun, according to Brown.
Plunk, Denson and Reed were jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center. Fogg was cited, booked and released.
All four suspects are from North Platte, Brown said.
In court Monday, Plunk was arraigned for trespassing, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest-second offense and possession of a concealed weapon.
Reed was arraigned for possession of a gun during a drug crime, possession of a narcotic provigil, obstructing police, resisting arrest and trespassing. Lincoln County Judge Kent Turnbull set $50,000 bonds for the two.
Denson was arraigned for resisting arrest, obstruction and trespassing.
Foggs was cited, booked and released for obstruction of police, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a dangerous weapon during a drug violation.
Police and prosecutors are studying the evidence. Deputy County Attorney Austen Leighty said more charges are likely to be filed.
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Why Lukaku's NOT the right striker for Chelsea, Eto'o deserves another shot... and the man Mourinho should break the bank for
Five days, 120 minutes. That's how long it takes to ruin a season, apparently. Chelsea's 3-1 defeat at PSG to put them on the back foot in the Champions League came hot on the heels of the shock reverse at Crystal Palace.
With Jose Mourinho's side now installed as third favourites for the title having gone into last weekend as top of the league, and a 2012-esque turnaround needed against PSG, fingers have been pointed squarely in the direction of one old problem: strikers.
Put simply, the fact that a team so jam-packed with talent has Fernando Torres, Samuel Eto'o and Demba Ba to call on is farcical. Mourinho knows this, and will change it in the summer.
Struggling: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was left frustrated with Fernando Torres' performance against Paris Saint-Germain
Home comforts: Samuel Eto'o has been a hit at Stamford Bridge but hasn't performed away from home
Out of favour: Demba Ba (left) has made only two Premier League starts under Mourinho this season
Romelu Lukaku was farmed out on loan to Everton in the dying hours of transfer deadline day in September, baffling Blues fans who went on to wince as he started banging the goals in for the Toffees the same as he did for West Brom last season.
However, is the Belgian really what Chelsea need? Mourinho already seems to question the youngster's mentality and again cannot guarantee him a first-choice role.
Any potential striker in this Chelsea side cannot play as a typical target man. They have to interweave with players like Eden Hazard and Oscar.
Torres and Eto'o both fit in to this mould, but neither are anywhere near clinical enough on a regular basis to deserve a starting berth. The striker must fit into the play but also provide attacking threat himself.
Danger man: Romelu Lukaku (left), pictured scoring against Newcastle, has been a revelation on loan at Everton
Big man: Lukaku's powerful style might not suit Chelsea's attaking trio of Eden Hazard, Oscar and Willian
If we take a look at the statistics for six potential Chelsea strikers next year – Lukaku, Torres, Eto'o and transfer targets Edinson Cavani, Mario Mandzukic and Diego Costa – we start to see how Lukaku's face might not fit.
Diego Costa
Goals 25
Chances Created per game 1.27
Shots per game 3.27
Shot accuracy 57%
Successful take ons per game 1.77
Aerial Duels per game 1.13
Minutes per goal 103.54
Pass completion 76%
Mario Mandzukic
Goals 17
Chances Created per game
Shots per game 2.58
Shot accuracy 72%
Successful take ons per game 0.65
Aerial Duels per game 2.54
Minutes per goal 103.24
Pass completion 72%
Romelu Lukaku
Goals 12
Chances Created per game 1.04
Shots per game 3
Shot accuracy 65%
Successful take ons per game 1.33
Aerial Duels per game 2.96
Minutes per goal 164.75
Pass completion 66%
Edinson Cavani
Goals 14
Chances Created per game 0.72
Shots per game 2.96
Shot accuracy 44%
Successful take ons per game 0.52
Aerial Duels per game 0.24
Minutes per goal 133.86
Pass completion 85%
Samuel Eto'o
Goals 8
Chances Created per game 1.05
Shots per game 2.63
Shot accuracy 61%
Successful take ons per game 0.84
Aerial Duels per game 0.32
Minutes per goal 148.38
Pass completion 75%
Fernando Torres
Goals 4
Chances Created per game 0.78
Shots per game 2.17
Shot accuracy 48%
Successful take ons per game 1.09
Aerial Duels per game 2.70
Minutes per goal 338
Pass completion 64%
Leaving aside the constantly disappointing Fernando Torres, Lukaku's pass completion rate is far below that of his competitors.
Chelsea at their best prosper with lightning quick transitions from midfield to attack, brought about by the likes of Willian and Hazard. If the striker's passing is 10 per cent worse than it should be, this will have a detrimental effect over the course of the season.
It would be very harsh to suggest Lukaku does not deserve a chance in Chelsea colours, but he won't be first choice when new arrivals enter the fray. This might not be good enough for him.
Dejected: Torres looks glum during the Blues' 3-1 defeat to PSG on Wednesday evening
Tricky customer: Eden Hazard should flourish alongside a pacey striker who can keep possession
Chances created per 90 minutes
Eto'o 1.53
Mandzukic 1.33
Costa 1.32
Torres 1.20
Lukaku 1.16
Cavani 0.86
Shots taken per 90 minutes
Eto'o 3.81
Cavani 3.55
Mandzukic 3.44
Costa 3.41
Lukaku 3.35
Torres 3.33
Out of the six players, Lukaku consistently beats the hapless Torres by some margin on the numbers that matter, but the difference between him and Eto'o is less clear.
It may be a surprise to discover Eto'o has a better minutes-per-goal ratio than his younger counterpart, and creates more chances for his team-mates per 90 minutes.
In fact Eto'o tops all his rivals for chances created and shots taken over the period of a game.
His problem is he can't do it away from SW6. He doesn't get the space away from home as he does at Stamford Bridge. This precludes him from a first-choice role next year, but most fans would be more than happy to see him kept in the supporting cast.
Poacher: Former Barcelona man Eto'o completes his hat-trick against Manchester United in January
It's clear, though, that Diego Costa should be Mourinho's No 1 target. The Atletico Madrid hitman has torn La Liga apart this season, and tops his rivals for a starting place on most counts.
His aggressive, physical style coupled with immense precision and selfless teamwork make him the perfect leading light for this Chelsea side – a Mourinho player if ever there was one.
His heatmap as he inspired his Atletico side to a comeback at Athletic Bilbao last weekend shows just how comprehensive his displays can be in the opposition half. This all-action style is completely in tune with Chelsea's attack.
The one: Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, pictured in against against Athletic Bilbao, would fit Chelsea with his all-action style
However, signing just one striker may well not cut it, depending on departures. And as plan Bs go, they don't get any better than Bayern Munich forward Mandzukic.
He's used to feeding off and working with an even better attacking midfield supply than on offer at Chelsea, while he's also not top dog at Bayern – often eschewed in favour of a 'false nine' like Thomas Muller.
The arrival of Robert Lewandowski in Munich, however, will be a step too far. If he can play second fiddle to Costa, the Blues will be on to something really special. Indeed, if a change of formation was needed, the two playing together is enough to give any defender nightmares.
Wanted man: Chelsea are interested in a £20million summer deal for Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic
Man in form: Mandzukic has scored 17 goals in 26 Bundesliga games for Pep Guardiola's side this season
Mandzukic 72.41
Kadlec 70
Messi 66.28
Ljajic 65.71
Lewandowski 65.33
Mandzukic is the most accurate striker of a ball in Europe's top leagues, while he is also in the top 10 for minutes per goal.
At times – notably in points dropped against West Ham, West Brom and Aston Villa – it seems Chelsea just can't cure their wayward shooting. A capture of Mandzukic would cure that problem.
It is his recruitment that may be the difference, to nick a goal when teams 'park the bus', which has frustrated the Blues on their travels this season.
An ideal world for Mourinho would see him snap up both, sell Torres and Demba Ba, and decide on either Lukaku or Eto'o to be an option from the bench. With the Belgian possibly not seeing this as his role, it could be left to the Cameroonian.
Whatever happens in the summer, though, don't expect to read about Chelsea's striker problems this time next year.
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This is already a win in my book, the signup page has this…
"Skip Facebook and enter your email address directly."
Glitch, the whimsical free-to-play MMO game from Flickr co-founder Stewart Butterfield, is now open to the public. Glitch's developer team includes Katamari Damacy creator creator Keita Takahashi, and is as filled with delicious awesomeness as you could possibly hope for. They're overwhelmed with signups, so it might be a few hours before you're confirmed, but they're taking new players and putting them in a queue.
Glitch is a web-based massively-multiplayer game which takes place inside the minds of eleven peculiarly imaginative Giants. You choose how to grow and shape the world: building and developing, learning new skills, collaborating or competing with everyone else in one enormous, ever-changing, persistent world.
What's different?
For starters, it's all one big world. Which means everyone is playing the same game and anyone's actions have the ability to affect every other player in the game. It also involves very little war, moats, spaceships, wizards, mafiosos, or people with implausibly large muscles. Also: we have egg plants. Egg plants make it very different.
What does it look like?
We comb the internet every single day looking for fresh and original visual styles. The look varies as you travel around the world, from psychedelia to surrealism, Japanese cutesie to hypersaturated pixel art, classic cartoon to contemporary mixed media. We love awesome illustration and animation and part of our mission is to find the best of the best and bring it to a wider audience.
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As Oracle desperately tries to reanimate its wretched, failed attempt to destroy everything Sun Microsystems stood for and end computer science as we know it, there's never been a better time to rock one of these "You Wouldn't Reimplement an API" tees, which were an underground hit during the earlier trial.
Kyohazard's Lament Configuration is a terrific piece of fan-art for those of us who loved the Hellraiser movies (the good ones, at least).
All Are One by Sophe Lux & The Mystic In these times where the sanity of the human race is called into question on a daily basis, I still believe in our intrinsic goodness and humanity.
If you're looking to earn a top salary in the tech industry, there's no better career than coding. However, sometimes the hardest part of entering this career path is knowing where to begin.We took the Complete Web Developer Course because it took that decision out of our hands. This course teaches beginner-friendly coding languages that will also help land an immediate […]
To be a Pokémon master, you'll need a phone that won't constantly die on you. Because nothing is worse than seeing the screen go black right as you've finally found the Charizard of your dreams.That's why we're so excited about the LinearFlux PokeCharger Portable Battery ($39.99). With its 3.0 Amp HyperCharging technology, this slim battery will […]
The tech industry is constantly innovating, and in order to stay competitive, you'll need to keep up. The Programming Into the Future Bundle was created to teach you the skills employers are looking for at this very moment, including in-demand coding languages like Google Go.The bundle of courses includes instruction on a range of innovative tools that advanced coders […]
This is already a win in my book, the signup page has this…
"Skip Facebook and enter your email address directly."
…Egg plants? FINALLY.
Love that it doesn't require Facebook, love that it has eggplants… hate that it requires Flash.
So, this is what happens inside the minds of the Colossi?
Finally! There used to be a game called Game Neverending (GNE) which was awesome, but the makers had to close it down because one little side project of them became, well, Flickr.
I'm glad they're back.
This is sort of an unofficial sequel to GNE, with the community-making aspects of the original intact, but with more extensive art and storyline and also a bonus – endless grinding!
I've been playing the alpha and beta for a year now, and it's lovely fun. And there's a storyline, we just haven't seen enough of it yet to know what's going on. Grinding is one thing, but there's a quest hidden in there, too.
As a late stage add to the beta, I was:
-Excited by the video
-Enchanted by the fluidity & fun
-Underwhelmed by the simplicity of the game
-Impressed by the bells & whistles that reinforced the grinding
-Annoyed by the grinding
-Very put off by how commerce driven the whole thing is
-Ultimately turned off by how little story (or non-grinding of any kind) I found in the first 10 or so levels. I know there's some amazing things that are rumored to happen further along, but I didn't enjoy the leveling enough to get there. There's a lot of room for free roaming & exploration, but I got bored with quests that all amounted to "find or buy x, y, & z, then combine to make q, & eat/sell/plant to earn p"
I admire the creativity, the community orientation, & the programming. & I wish them well, especially as the influx of newcomers crashes up against the already weakening community norms of the betas & alphas. I might go back for a looksee at some point, but not anytime soon.
It's not really free, is it? Is it actually one of those (many) games that's free to start but then reveals itself to require some sort of coin or gem or commodity that you can earn super slowly for free if you're not interested in getting past the 3rd level or else be forced to pay for them? Or is it actually free? Please tell me it's actually free…
It's actually free. You pay if you want pretty clothes for your avatar or teleport tokens (unnecesary after a few skill-ups).
The creators have made a very explicit commitment to keeping the game itself & the game play experience free.
It'll cost you time, but no $
There's an in-game economy, so you can buy & sell the things you find, build, earn, within the game, but only with in-game currency, which you can only earn by playing the game.
You can spend real world $ on your outfits, but there's no in-game advantage to that except whatever marginal effects may occur through players treating you differently.
You can also spend real world $ to get transportation tokens, which are really useful for moving around the very big world, but not very hard to create in-world, either.
More details about what $ will buy you are here:
"Free-to-play" means "free to wander around in, but if you wan tho do anything interesting you have to purchase (with real money) the equipment that your character needs to make any progress", right?
No. It's actually free. See above.
Wow-jeez-uh… I have to say, this looks / sounds *a lot* like the free java-based game "The End"- but not as good? Seems like a derivative, dumbed-down and more limited creative vision of -that- game. Especially given the concept of the monsters. Sorry, that's just my immediate impression, based solely on the promo vid. I haven't played it yet- but I was really impressed with The End, which struck me as a pretty original and worthwhile concept when I ran across it.
looks like a facebook game, i am dissapointed. For now. I'll chek it out.
It looks particularly silly.
And also looks -remarkably- like a multiplayer version of poptropica (a game popular among 2nd graders)… Are they shooting for young users here?
@boingboing-dbd0ab90a3c6f62ac55be5fbd5faa489:disqus , funny you should ask, there's a massive, troll-infested thread in the forums right now on that very subject. The gamemakers themselves have said that despite its cutesy look it's not meant for kids, and if you play you'll find a lot of sexual innuendo. There are substances that produce drug-like effects, too. So it's not GTA, but it's not entirely innocent either. But I imagine that if you let a young kid play, all of the adult stuff would fly over their heads- the biggest risk would be that they would pick up certain turns of phrase and use them literally, not understanding their NSFW meaning.
, you chose to start with cooking skills, didn't you? I hated that path, too. I'm into mining now. But I have the advantage of knowing where to find the more interesting stuff, so I can't speak about first-time experience…when we started, the world was very small, only a few streets, and we had to participate in common quests in order to unlock new areas. There will be more of that happening, if I understand it right, but probably not so soon after launch. Groddle Forest, Meadow and Heights are pretty similar and get boring quickly, but when you start reaching further areas there's new stuff and new rules that apply.
But then, I've been playing for so long, my experience is bound to be drastically different from yours. I can echo some of the underwhelment (Is that a word? I was sure it was but I can't google out a confirmation) with the simplicity- did I just accept it, or did it turn out not to be as big a flaw as I thought? I can't tell at this point.
As to whether it's free, it's actually free. Buying teleport tokens is a very useful luxury but not necessary to play the game.
I focused on harvesting skills, plant & animal, & then on teleportation & energy skills, but realized as I started to research the ladders, leveling pathways, & tasks, that they all felt very similar. Different icons, different names, but all boiling down to click-combine-consume/sell mechanics. & for that, it was totally charming & very engaging, but when I stepped back & thought about it, not that rewarding.
I think the community projects (unlocking, street building, & the mysterious adversarial forces) had promise, but I didn't feel motivated to invest the time & energy to find them or stick around for them. I applaud those who do! It's certainly way higher quality than most of Zynga's output!
The community projects are actually not active right now, I just found this out- they said the world is big enough and that they'll start those up again in a couple of weeks. What level did you get to? The storyline exploring is available from level 12…best place to start that is at the Jethimadh Tower, that's the first part of the mystery.
I think we're discovering now, after launch, that despite the quests that learning skills gives, the early levels do feel a bit empty, especially since the world is so huge you may spend hours in it without encountering any of the special events that draw you into the story. That's not so good. Maybe they'll change it.
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Okay, long story short, I wanna know where I can find an exam centre in sheffield, so I can take Bio and Chem A Level and such as a private candidate. I've looked on the site, (AQA has a list of them) but to no avail, all I can find is info about becoming a test centre, which I don't want.
I've also already asked Sheffield College, and they said they don't accept private candidates, so....failing a list of centres, where do I go next? I'm not sure if the schools in my area do OCR or not. >_>
thanks in advance~ :3
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Or just a list of OCR centres in general?
I've had a look at that one before when I was deciding between OCR and AQA, but now you bring it up, I might as well go contact some of those schools and see if they'll let me do OCR there.
Thanks for like, helping me and stuff, much appreciated. :3
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Facebook Lures Bulls Into Options
Options traders are more bullish than ever on Facebook, even after a 57% surge over the past month.
The number of existing call options–contracts that benefit from a rise in shares–has soared to a record in the days since late July, when a surprise success in digital advertising revenues helped shares of the social media company trade above their initial offering price for the first time since the company's first day of trading.
"With the earnings report, Facebook showed it's actually a good company," said William Lefkowitz, options strategist at asset management and brokerage firm National Securities. "The stock has come back into favor, but some investors are still nervous, so are looking to options rather than buying the stock."
Facebook shares fell 0.5% to $38.68 Thursday. That is 1.3% below Monday's record close of $39.19. At its IPO last May, Facebook shares sold for $38. Last Friday, Facebook shares closed above the offer price for the first time since the launch.
When an investor buys call options, which grant the right to buy shares at a set price by a designated date, the maximum loss is the premium paid for the option no matter how far shares may fall.
As of Wednesday, there were 2.05 million call options outstanding. That number has grown 46% from last month's peak of 1.4 million contracts. The previous peak was 1.74 million call contracts, reached on Feb. 1.
Stephen Burns, who manages a supermarket and runs an options trading blog from Nashville, Tenn., started using weekly in-the-money call options after Facebook reported earnings on July 24. At the end of last week, he moved his position into the follow week's options. As of Wednesday, he held $38.50 call options that expire Friday.
"I love the risk-reward of playing slightly in-the-money call options versus buying stock," he said. "The options are so liquid, and I get so much leverage with so little capital risk."
Burns said he had been interesting in Facebook's business model before its IPO, but the number of shares created at the time and the value of the launch kept him from buying. Facebook shares finished 23 cents above the $38 offer price in their first day of trading last year, before falling as low as $18.06 in August.
More than twice as many bullish call options traded Wednesday than put options, which profit from a decline in shares. Put options grant the right to sell shares at a set price by a designated date.
The most active options Wednesday included "in-the-money" options expiring at the end of the week, next week or in September. In-the-money call options have a strike price below the current market value of the shares. To profit, the stock must rise above that strike price plus the cost of the option.
The four most-actively traded Facebook contracts Wednesday were weekly $39 and $38.50 call options, August $39 calls and September $38 calls, according to options-data firm Trade Alert LLC. August options expire at the end of next week, while the September contracts expire Sept. 20.
To be sure, the number of bearish contracts has seen growth as well, though at a slower rate. As of Wednesday, the ratio of bullish bets to bearish ones stood at 1.44 to one, according to Trade Alert data. That compares to a ratio of 1.33 to one a month ago. Yet, the number of puts outstanding remains about 18% below the peak of 1.74 million contracts seen last November, when shares were trading at $23.56.
The option with the most contracts outstanding was January $25 put options, which grant the right to sell at that price, 36% below Wednesday's closing value. There were 185,906 contracts outstanding as of Wednesday, more than twice the next most active contract, January $32 call options. About 64% of those put contracts were opened prior to June.


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Chris Taylor's strike midway through the second half proved the difference between the two sides at the New Den.
And in the face of considerable pressure in the closing stages, Millwall held the Foxes at bay to leave Jackett delighted.
"We had to weather the storm and we defended very well," Jackett said. "But then we started to create chances of our own and eventually made it a dominant performance.
"The goal came at the right time and gave us something to hold onto, to see the game out.
"We showed some guts, we had to be at our very best against a Leicester side who have real quality across the board.
"We defended very well in injury time, there were balls flying in all over the place but my two centre-halves handled that very well.
"Danny Shittu has been a key player for us. He played a captain's role out there and was solid at the back all day.
"Darius Henderson is coming back soon and that will help us because we need to maintain our position and push forward to build on this great start."
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The Rose Bowl and the Sugar Bowl will host the first college football playoff semifinals on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, BCS conference commissioners have announced.
The AT&T Cotton Bowl is said to be the "prohibitive favorite" to host the first national title game, which will feature a match-up between the winners of the two semifinal games. It would be played at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015.
According to ESPN's Brett McMurphy, this is how the national semifinal rotation sets up:
Rose & Sugar – 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024
Orange & TBA – 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025
The three bowl games that will also host future semifinal games have yet to be selected, but various sources expect them to be the Chick-fil-A Bowl, Cotton Bowl, and Fiesta Bowl.
The national championship game will be bid out each year to any city interested in hosting the game, which is similar to how the NFL sells the Super Bowl.
Listed below is the rotation for the playoffs beginning after the 2014 regular season and continuing through the 2025 season.
|Host Bowls and National Semifinals
|Championship Game
|Wed., Dec. 31 and Thurs., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 12
|Thurs., Dec. 31 and Fri., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 11
|Sat., Dec. 31 and Mon., Jan. 2
|Mon., Jan. 9
|Sat., Dec. 30 and Mon., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 8
|Mon., Dec. 31 and Tues., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 7
|Tues., Dec. 31 and Wed., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 13
|Thurs., Dec. 31 and Fri., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 11
|Fri., Dec. 31 and Sat., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 10
|Sat., Dec. 31 and Mon., Jan. 2
|Mon., Jan. 9
|Sat., Dec. 30 and Mon., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 8
|Tues., Dec. 31 and Wed., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 13
|Wed., Dec. 31 and Thurs., Jan. 1
|Mon., Jan. 12
The Cotton Bowl is not hosting the championship game. Cowboys Stadium is hosting the championship. The Cotton Bowl will be played separately on January 1.
How do we know the Cotton Bowl will be Jan. 1? Orange, Rose & Sugar will be Jan.1.
I only know because Brett McMurphy specifically tweeted me, and he's usually right about that kind of stuff.
So what bowl will move if the Cotton is on Jan.1?
I was hoping the Championship would have moved to a weekend night when the NFL is not having a playoff game.
Geez, I thought they were looking to reduce the length of the college football season…. now we're going into mid-January!
They wanted to the meaning back to New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, which they are! It's only 7 to 10 days from semi's to title game. That is a huge change.


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1. Introduction
This document specifies Validation guidelines related to application, widget or any passive content (hereinafter referred to as the "content or "contents") that runs on mobile devices for Samsung Galaxy Apps.
The Validation guide is organized by the Samsung Galaxy Apps policy for content registration, and by requirement criteria such as usability, functionality, and compatibility.
This document describes the Validation guide which will be used to test content when developers request content registration for Samsung Galaxy Apps.
Samsung will from time to time update and conduct audits to satisfy that this policy is being complied with for stakeholders; users, sellers, mobile operators or the public.
Samsung will complete a detailed review of the content and send feedback to developers with notification e-mails.
Samsung reserves the right to approve or withhold approval and reject any content at its sole discretion. If any registered content is found objectionable by users, or if it DOES NOT comply with Validation guidelines, Samsung reserves the right to remove any content from Samsung Galaxy Apps at any time without seller's consent.
2. Validation Process
Following is the renewed (as of Nov, 2015) Validation process ;
Validation normally takes a one single day (business day). However, it may take longer if many applications are waiting for validation.
Also, Gear, Open Theme and other specialized application may take 5 days or more until validation is done.
2.1 1st Step : Pre Review
On the first validation step, validation team examines security issue, contents and basic function test such as installation, execution, uninstallation and etc.
2.2 2nd Step : Device Test
On the second validation step, validation team examines application functions based on functional review criteria. (see 3.1 ~ 3.4)
3. Validation Policy
Galaxy Apps Validation team review applications based on Validation guide and decide whether or not to approve it. If any application contains any content violates general sentiments or give users an unpleasant feeling, it can be rejected. Also, if any defects are detected after approving, Galaxy Apps Validation Team can suspend the application from Galaxy Apps without seller's consent.
3.1. Functionality
- 3.1.1
Application should be installed on device without error.
- 3.1.2
An icon should be displayed on device main menu after installation.
- 3.1.3
Application should be removed from the device when uninstalling application.
- 3.1.4
Application should provide functions according to the description or help.
- 3.1.5
Each function of application should work without malfunction.
- 3.1.6
For log-in features, the seller should provide testable account. (ID and password)
- 3.1.7
For revision application, user should be able to upgrade without error.
- 3.1.8
When resubmitting application, previous defects should be fixed. If resubmitting application without modification with no comments (Comments to Validation Team), it will be rejected.
- 3.1.9
If the application is to be installed as an upgrade to an existing application, its version number MUST be higher than that of the existing application.
- 3.1.10
Application that is a test version or does not provide any valid functions or hidden functions will be rejected.
- 3.1.11
Application that includes malwares such as viruses or that distribute malicious code will be rejected.
- 3.1.12
Application that automatically adds homescreen shortcuts or icons on the user's device for advertising purposes will be rejected.
- 3.1.1
3.2. Usability
- 3.2.1
Application should be designed to be valuable, entertaining, unique or informative. If application just offers the simple web site links or puzzles which only changed puzzle board color, it may be rejected.
- 3.2.2
Application should minimize user effort. If it is not easy to understand due to complex interface, it may be rejected.
- 3.2.3
Application should be designed by considering aesthetic factors. UIs in application should be arranged harmoniously and use proper size or color in order to enhance readability.
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Menu, graphics and text must be clearly visible and work correctly.
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The main icon represents the application and it is recommended to be a circular shape.
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Application should cover the entire screen of a device.
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Application should use input capabilities applicable to the device.
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Application should not contain any overlapped or truncated text, graphics distortion, or any kinds of display errors.
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Application should be displayed and work correctly regardless of the screen's orientation.
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Application should not have any UI without function.
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- 3.2.4
Application should be launched smoothly within a reasonable time (5 seconds), or provide appropriate progress indication (loading progress bar) for any task that takes time.
- 3.2.5
If the user wants to delete any data in application, it should get user confirmation by the display of a popup dialog. (e.g. Do you want to delete the item? Yes, No)
- 3.2.6
Application that is primarily designed for the display of advertisements will be rejected.
- 3.2.7
Duplicated or repetitive applications that are registered by one seller will be rejected.
- 3.2.8
Application that designed to show frequent advertisements when user plays will be rejected.
- 3.2.1
3.3. Interrupt Handling
- 3.3.1
Application should not crash or cause malfunctions due to system events while running application. (e.g. Alarm, SMS/MMS, email, receiving call)
- 3.3.2
Application should not crash or cause malfunctions due to H/W events such as END, SEND, VOLUME, CENTER, HOLD key.
- 3.3.3
User should be able to resume or end application with task manager.
- 3.3.4
Application should not crash or cause malfunctions due to attaching /detaching device accessories. (e.g. ear phone)
- 3.3.1
3.4. Device Compatibility
- 3.4.1
Application should turn off sound in silent mode.
- 3.4.2
Application should sustain default settings in device regardless of changing any options in application.
- 3.4.3
Application should not cause malfunctions to the embedded mobile features such as Bluetooth, G-sensor, Wi-Fi, camera, call function, etc.
- 3.4.4
Application should not crash when rotating device.
- 3.4.5
Application should run normally on all devices in the same compatibility group. (ex. resolution, reliability, etc)
- 3.4.1
3.5. Copyright and Trademarks
- 3.5.1
Application should not use the "Samsung" brand, trademark, logo or other identifiers (unless explicitly agreed upon with Samsung)
- 3.5.2
Application should not use any content without permission from the copyright owner.
- 3.5.3
Application should not provide any method to share copyrighted contents such as media or images via P2P or a specific server.
- 3.5.1
3.6. Metadata
- 3.6.1
Icon, screenshot, description and tag in Samsung Galaxy Apps should be consistent with ones installed on device and should adhere to 4+ age rating. (see Age Rating Guide)
- 3.6.2
Default description and application title should be written in English if selecting 2 or more countries for sale. (You may add description and application title in 20 languages including Korean on seller office)
- 3.6.3
Age rating should comply with the age rating guide. (age rating can be adjusted by the reviewer according to the age rating guide)
- 3.6.4
Any link for an advertising application such as YouTube that are not valid or that contain banned contents based on this guide will be rejected.
- 3.6.5
All included and specified URLs in application such as privacy policy, terms & conditions and support should be fully functional.
- 3.6.1
3.7. Adult Content
- 3.7.1
Application must not contain material that depict or encourage pornography, nudity, sexually explicit behavior, violence (especially exploitative or sadistic violence towards vulnerable or defenseless people, minors, or animals). All such application is banned from registration with Samsung Galaxy Apps.
- 3.7.2
Application must not contain explicit sex scenes. (images of activities that are sexual or sexually suggestive)
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Application for educational purpose is allowed with 18+ age rating. However, several countries will be excluded from the sale's available countries.
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- 3.7.3
Application must not contain nudity. (any images of adults/non-adults that reveals genitals, buttocks, nipples)
- 3.7.4
Application must not contain any images or words of a sexually suggestive manner.
- 3.7.1
3.8. Violence
- 3.8.1
Application must not describe murder or suicide.
- 3.8.2
Application must not depict blood or gore in a cruel way.
- 3.8.3
Application must not depict violence towards vulnerable or defenseless people / minors / animals.
- 3.8.4
Application must not include child abuse.
- 3.8.5
Application must not depict intense violence including masochism or torture.
- 3.8.6
Application must not contain molestation or rape.
- 3.8.1
3.9. Alcohol and Drug
- 3.9.1
Application must not depict illegal alcohol/tobacco/drug use directly or indirectly.
- 3.9.2
Any application without warning of drug use or the use of medical information in description is not allowed.
e.g. application description should contain a warning message such as: "NOTE: The information in this application is intended to provide general medical information, it is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your healthcare professional. You should consult your health care professional before taking any drugs."
Note: Based on context, if the application describes the above things without any intention to foment illegal use, the application can be allowed.
- 3.9.1
3.10. Legal Requirement
- 3.10.1
Application should not link to websites that contain illegal or inappropriate materials.
- 3.10.2
If content include FOSS(Free and Open Source Software), the seller/developer must comply with all applicable Open Source Software license terms. Moreover, the developer must not use any FOSS in the development in such a way that would cause the non-FOSS portions of the SDK to be subject to the FOSS licensing terms or obligations.
- 3.10.3
Application must observe legal requirements as well as the moral values of locations where it is published. If any content fails to comply with legal requirements or moral values, it will be rejected.
- 3.10.4
Application must not describe illegal activities or services, such as prostitution (in countries where this is illegal)
- 3.10.5
Application must not distribute illegal goods, such as banned drugs or pornographic material.
- 3.10.6
Application should not include misleading or fraudulent words in application name, description, tags and its contents into other similar application.
- 3.10.1
3.11. Defamation or Slander
- 3.11.1
Application must not include speech perceived to disparage a person or group of people based on their ethnic group such as the following:
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Race, Gender, Ethnicity, Nationality, Religion, Disability, Ideology, Defamation of character (Historical character, celebrity, Politician, royal family) and etc.
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- 3.11.2
Application must not contain any material portrays or promotes political propaganda.
- 3.11.3
Application must not contain swear words, or other type of swear words by transforming pronunciation or spelling.
- 3.11.1
3.12. Privacy
- 3.12.1
Application must not cause security warnings to mislead the user and must not exploit any malicious means for obtaining passwords or other sensitive data such as credit card numbers, etc.
- 3.12.2
Application must not record or monitor audio streams or personal information.
- 3.12.3
Application must not use any functions that charge a fee without user's knowledge and consent.
- 3.12.4
Data of application that has access to diary, file, phone book and PIM(Personnel Information Management) should not be deleted without user's consent.
- 3.12.5
Application must not exploit the user's individual data and publish it to others without the user's explicit consent. (A user's individual data includes, without limitation, contacts, photos, text or voice communications-SMS/MMS/Call log, browsing history, location information, and other data either stored on the mobile device or stored in the cloud /web server accessible from the mobile device.)
- 3.12.6
If the application uses, collects, modifies, updates, transfers and/or transmits user's personal information (including but not limited to user's location information), it MUST notify the user before using it for the first time about how and where the data will be used and obtain user's consent with the following statements.
User Consent Request < AppName > application may use, collect, modify, update, transfer and/or transmit user's personal information (including but not limited to user's location information) or share user's location information with other users. Do you agree to use < AppName > application?
- Yes, I agree - No, I do not agree
[ Confirm ]
- 3.12.7
If the application shows or provides push messages, advertisements, or other unrequested or unsolicited information, it MUST notify the user in advance of the initial use of the application and obtain user's consent with the following statements.
User Consent Request < AppName > application may show advertisements using user's location information. Do you agree to use < AppName > application?
- Yes, I agree - No, I do not agree
[ Confirm ]
- 3.12.8
If the Application that uses, collects, transmits, or share the following user's personal information must comply with applicable children's privacy statutes.
: The name, physical address, Zip code, telephone number, email address, photos, videos, audio recording, geolocation information, persistent identifier, medical treatment, other personal data, and combines with an identifier described above.
- 3.12.9
Application must clearly declare the permissions that are required to have in order to interact with the application's features in the Manifest file.
- If the application contains unnecessary permissions or uses excessive personal information other than given permission by user, it can be rejected.
- 3.12.1
3.13. Location
- 3.13.1
If the application uses, collects, transfers and/or transmits user's location information, it MUST notify the user prior to each use of the application and obtain user's consent with the following statements.
User Consent Request < AppName > application may use, collect, transfer and/or transmit user's location information or share user's location information with other users. Continue? [ YES ] [ NO ]
- 3.13.2
If the application uses, collects, transfers and/or transmits user's location information and shows or provides advertisements using user's location information, it MUST notify the user prior to each use of the application and obtain user's consent with the following statements.
User Consent Request < AppName > application may use, collect, transfer and/or transmit user's location information and show advertisements using user's location information or share user's location information with other users. Continue? [ YES ] [ NO ]
- 3.13.3
If the application shows or provides advertisements using user's location information, it MUST notify the user prior to each use of the application and obtain user's consent with the following statements.
User Consent Request < AppName > application may show advertisements using user's location information. Continue? [ YES ] [ NO ]
- 3.13.1
3.14. Advertisement
- 3.14.1
Application can include the 3rd party advertisement that must appropriate for the Samsung advertisement guidelines. Samsung reserves the right to reject or remove the advertisement which is not deemed suitable for the Samsung advertisement guidelines.
- 3.14.2
Any applications with advertisement containing the following contents will be rejected.
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Any type of gratuitous displays of violence and abuse of humans and animals.
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Any type of depictions of sex, pornography, pedophilia.
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Any type of adult friend finders or dating sites with a sexual emphasis, adult toys, videos, or other adult products.
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Any type of obscene, vulgar or inappropriate language.
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Any type of defamatory, libelous, slanderous and/or unlawful content.
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Any type of promotions and unnecessary references of alcohol, smoking and drug.
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Any type of offensive references and discrimination towards humanity. (e.g. racial, political, ethnic, religious, gender-based, sexuality-based or personal)
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Any type of overtly political communication.
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Any form of illegal activity or their promotion.
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Any type of illegal substance, activity or service which can mislead or deceive users.
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Any type of advertisement which is supported by push notification.
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Any type of uncertified pharmaceutical products.
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Any type of content reasonable public consensus seems to be improper or inappropriate.
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3.15. Game
- 3.15.1
Game must not include any lottery, betting or gaming elements which use or require real money, or which can transfer virtual money into real money or similar prizes where the player also risks losing money or valuables.
- 3.15.2
In the case of an 18+ game application for the Korea market, only such game applications that use the age rating from GRB are available.
- 3.15.1
3.16. Android Application Requirement
- 3.16.1
In the background, only specific functions can be executed. (audio playing, location, etc)
- 3.16.2
If the application applies copy protection, it should use Zirconia, which is Samsung Galaxy Apps' DRM solution.
- 3.16.1
3.17. Etc
- 3.17.1
Content includes VoIP features is only allowed in countries where paid services are available:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia (Republic of), Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam
- 3.17.2
Store type application which offers application downloading service in it is not allowed.
- 3.17.3
Application must not provide automatic update. A revision request at Samsung Galaxy Apps is required for content update.
- 3.17.4
Application must not contain excessively unpleasant, repellent and vulgar expressions.
- 3.17.1
3.18. Kids Category & Kids Store
- 3.18.1
Application for Kids must comply with applicable children's privacy statutes including, but not limited to, COPPA. statute.
- 3.18.2
Application in Kids category must be specially designed for Kids under age 13.
- 3.18.3
Application for Kids must use parental screening or obtain parental permission before connecting to linking to outside services such as in app purchase or other plug-ins.
- 3.18.4
Application for Kids must not contain inappropriate advertising for Kids.
- 3.18.1
4. Tips for Validation
4.1. Comments to Validation Team
- 4.1.1
Leave testable ID and password for log-in features.
- 4.1.2
Leave updated contents or functions for revision or re-examination. By so doing, it helps save the time and effort of reviewers.
- 4.1.1
4.2. Information Integrity
- 4.2.1
Retain the copyright holder's integrity.
- 4.2.2
If the application contains any copyrighted contents which are permitted from the copyright owner, please attach the certificate of contents to the seller office (attach materials for requesting Validation) when submitting application.
- 4.2.1
4.3. Application Reliability
- 4.3.1
Test your application on the target device through a remote test lab before submitting it to Samsung Galaxy Apps. By so doing, the developer can see if the application can pass the Samsung Galaxy Apps Validation in advance.
- 4.3.2
If you need technical support, you can get helpful information from the Samsung Developer site.
- 4.3.1


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First, thanks for the plugin, it is amazing.
My problem is in applying function related_posts().
Doing this, I have a list with 4 posts:
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2 ° all pages display the same 4 posts.
Interesting fact: When we do not apply the related_posts () function those that appear below the content is related to the current post. So everything works fine. Strange.
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Operation Fitness, Mike Torchia Michael Torchia He is fraudulently claiming that Operation Fitness has partnered with NBC for his events across the country. Beverly Hills, California
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Do not go to any of his auditions he uses to lure unsuspecting fitness models and certainly do not pay this guy any money. You will never see it again and you will be very dissapointed in the services he provides if he does manage to actually provide any lack luster service at all.
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Contrary to what the false post alleged, Mr. Torchia's event was amazing and in fact occurred at the Hard Rock Hotel. The above post was outright false and misleading. Mr. Torchia is honest, honorable, and has a great reputation in the industry. He is a highly regarded and reputable celebrity trainer, has legitimate television affiliations and produces well run fitness model competitions. YouTube proudly displays multiple videos of Mike Torchia training Roseanne Barr and Kimora Lee as examples of his superb work.
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Mike has always had a passion to help others and I can only assume that there is a misunderstanding here that would have caused the negative posting.
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operation fitness across the country spreading the word of a healthy lifestyle to otherwise uneducated needy communities.
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How offensive and stereotypical.
Without stereotypes, there would be no comics.
'I wish I did, punk'
implying that he would pull out said weapon,
point it at the Starbucks employee
and pull the trigger
oh, haha….hope it's a head shot.
brain splatter is hilarious
Well Lalo really missed the mark on that one.
Some places where you can carry weapons the place of business ask if you are carrying to tell you you can't bring it in.
I had it understood that Starbucks was gun-friendly, at least in Seattle. Of course this is not Starbucks, but similar.
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Your identification of those who are against anyone not a police officer carrying a gun in their establishment is laughable considering all the Liberal military vets and police officers out there. Pigeon holing is easier and prone to blind error.
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REVIEW: 8964 Titanium Command Rig
Posted 06 September 2010 - 10:46 PM
This set actually happened to be an impulse purchase. With a partially used Target gift card in hand, I was just about ready to give up on finding a decent set to purchase. Suddenly a small red sticker caught my eye. The box had a clearance tag on it for only $49.98. Deducting $33 from the gift card, the Titanium Command Rig was bought for about $17 out of my pocket.
Name: 8964 Titanium Command Rig
Theme: Power Miners
Year: 2009
Pieces: 706
Minifigs: 5
Price: USD 99.99, GBP 59.99, EUR 94.99
Further Reference: LEGO Shop@Home, Brickset.com, Bricklink.com, Peeron.com, flickr
The Box: Front
Wow, quite an action-packed box design. No wonder the rock monster seems cranky, that big thing looks like it would make a racket as it's speeding through underground caves. The intense action and the features on the rig are bound to draw kids in to this set. On the bottom right there's a little inset with the dimensions of the set when the drilling platform is deployed: 35 centimeters/14 inches long and 44 centimeters/17.6 inches tall. Oddly Shop@Home says otherwise: 33 centimeters/13 inches long and 45 centimeters/17.5 inches tall. From the measurements I took, it would appear that the dimensions given on the box are more accurate.
The Box: Back
The entire backside is devoted to all of the play features in the set, all of which will be covered in this review. Enough to make a kid blabber on and on about all the features on the car ride home from the store, likely driving their parents nuts (except the ones who love LEGO as much as their kids )
The Instructions: Front
Unfortunately my instructions came crumpled underneath all the polybags Design-wise, there is nothing new to say. However, both instruction booklets are oriented in different ways. Booklet one is landscape oriented, and booklet two is portrait oriented. The first booklet is mainly for construction of the chassis, and the second booklet is for the drill platform assembly.
The Instructions: Random Page and Back Pages
The background is a very subtle and faint underground cavern, unobtrusive and fitting. Booklet 2 has a few pages in the back advertising the other Power Miners sets, and even has a cool checklist for collecting all of the rock monsters.
The Stickers
Not so much of a 'dreaded' sticker sheet this time, since they are used rather sparingly for a set this size. The Power Miners stickers are actually pretty cool because of the fact that some of them have rough textures on them, an attempt to emulate a grimy and weathered surface.
The Pieces
There are eight numbered bags, many of them have smaller polybags in them. Also enclosed are nine of the Power Miners wheels, all in black save for one in dark grey. The almighty 'Tremorox' gets his own bag - guess rock monsters need their space
Here is a layout of all the pieces, by bag:
Bag 1: 1, 2, 3
Bag 2: 1, 2
Bag 3: 1, 2, 3, 4
Bag 4: 1, 2
Bag 5: 1, 2, 3, 4
Misc Bags: 1
Most of the pieces are lime, dark grey, and black. There is quite a large abundance of Technic bricks and plates, as well as dark grey plates.
Notable Pieces
The lime green girder piece is probably one of the more noticeable pieces in this set, and there are eight of them acting as the main support for the drilling platform. Frankly, I'm not sure how useful a lime colored girder could be in a MOC. A more generic and useful piece would be the lime green 2x1x2 slope, 14 of which can be found here. However, my favorite piece in this little bunch would have to be the inverted windscreen - it really is a nifty little piece and it unfortunate that it's found in only 17 sets including this one. But apart from that, there is a small handful of accessories, printed tiles, and yes - a banana for the hungry miners.
Minifigures: Front
From left to right, Power Miners 'Duke,' 'Doc,' and 'Brains' are the trio who were lucky enough to be stationed on the command rig. The torsos feature similar albeit different designs, creating a sense of unity while giving us a little variation at the same time. What I like about the torsos is that they each bear an insignia respective of their positions, which adds to the set's play value. They've even got leg printing too! Even better are all the little details like the dirt and grime smudges on the outfits, especially Duke's (and his dirt covered face printing). Brains' presence in the Power Miners team proves that no matter your age, you can be like a cool youngster and fight rock monsters to save the world above.
Minifigures: Back
The insignias are reprinted on the back with a slightly different design. Two of the miners have scared expressions, but leader Doc of course has an angry expression to scare away those cowardly rock monsters (or to yell at miners that slack off )
Rock Monsters: Front
The normal rock monsters dwarf in comparison to the larger ones like Tremorox. Although the big monsters would definitely appeal to many fans of the theme, I have mixed feelings about them. They give off too much of an action figure vibe for my taste. I don't have any strong contempt feelings for them, but at the same time I am not in love with them.
Unfortunately Tremorox's mouth doesn't open unlike the other rock monsters, but that may be because of the throwing mechanism inside.
Rock Monsters: Back
The lever here can be used to make Tremorox throw rocks...or other rock monsters.
Rock Monsters: Side
Poor Glaciator forgot to give up his lunch money one day and well...
The Build
The thumbnails can be clicked on for a larger image.
Booklet 1
The first booklet mainly for construction of the chassis where all the different 'modules' will be later attached. From early on, you can get a good grasp of how long the final model will be.
Akin to just about all modern LEGO sets, many of the play functions utilize Technic for stability and strength during play. Take care to use the correct string length when assembling the cable line, since there are two different size lengths included and a careless mistake could cause one to mix the two up.
Now that the chassis is complete, all that's left is to install the drilling platform and several other modules. Moving onto booklet 2...
Booklet 2
The other string is used for the crane here. The gear rack is a neat way to control the boom elevation.
The strange water wheel piece pops up once again, this time for the rock monster cage.
Now it's onto the big part - the drilling platform. The entire unit is reinforced by Technic axles, so it holds up pretty well to play. The crystals are a neat little detail too.
The control post, adorned with a bunch of spotlights for maximum sight in the darkest of caves.
It might be frustrating for younger builders to install the drilling platform, so some assistance from an older person may be required. Once set into place however, the overall appearance and size is quite impressive.
Bionicle joints are used for the dynamite projectiles and net launcher.
They save the best part for last: the assembly of the drill. There are gear teeth inside of Power Miners wheels, which allows the drill bit and the wheel to spin in opposite directions.
After an hour or two of building, the Titanium Command Rig is ready to drill for crystals and kick some rock monster rear. The completed vehicle has a pretty imposing, robust look to it.
Extra Pieces
The remaining pieces are the expected bunch of small Technic and System pieces.
The Design
The Set
The completed set. You can get a rough idea on how big this is compared to a minifigure or a rock monster.
Side Views
From the sides, the vehicle has somewhat of a haphazard and boxy, albeit heavy-duty profile. Although this design may be off-putting to some (as it did to me before), I personally feel that the design fits the rugged identity of the rig well. The lime green girders help contribute to that effect too.
Front View
The drill looks relatively small from the front, and for that matter the front view itself feels rather vulnerable and exposed.
Rear View
There is a considerable amount of room in the back, so it could be easily modded into a storage area for equipment or even for one of the smaller Power Miners vehicles like the Stone Chopper.
No different from most other sets this size, the Titanium Command Rig boasts a great deal of fun play features for people to enjoy (like me ).
Rock Monster Transportation
Once the Power Miners crew has secured a rock monster for capture and examination, it is locked up and sent back to base...
...and lifted by the crane into the lab for analysis.
As stated before, there's a gear rack and a 'kickstand' that allows the boom to be lifted up and down. Notice the presence of the two 8 teeth gears on the side. Although it appears that they have no mechanical purpose, they actually create friction so the winch isn't too loose.
Using another winch located on the right side of the rig, the crane itself can also be raised and lowered.
Indeed the drill function is probably my favorite feature of the set, but it does have its flaws. It operates just fine when moving forward, however when in reverse it snags. Moving the rig back and forth several times seems to help solve the problem.
It's obscured from view, but in the mid-section of the rig there are two small wheels spinning the gear that operates the drill. It's a clever idea, but like I said it's not a perfect method.
A quick tip: the rig has best traction on carpeted surfaces. Since the eight main wheels are made of plastic, some of them don't always spin on smooth surfaces.
Vertical Drilling Platform
This little valve here appears to serve only as detail, but it actually serves as a lock to keep the drilling platform in place while in drive mode. Pull it out and:
Suddenly the rolling powerhouse turns into a sophisticated and state-of-the-art drilling machine! This is a clever feature that the designers implemented, and gives the set a whole new dynamic.
One glaring flaw is that the control post awkwardly tilts forward, but luckily this can be quickly solved. Simply removing the two dark grey grilles on top will make the control post more level.
I think side railings would have been nice to have - it's not exactly a short fall off the top.
Unfortunately the weapons have limited range while the platform is set up, and for that matter look misplaced while the drilling platform is erected. There's also a knob wheel that protrudes from the platform, and simply turning it-
- spins the drill. It doesn't actually touch the ground...but criticizing that would be nit-picky
Projectile Features
Considering that they are attached to flick-fire missiles, the dynamite does go an acceptable distance.
The net goes a less than desirable distance. I'm not sure what's up with the launcher. Sometimes it goes about an inch or two in front of the rig, and at other times it doesn't even launch at all and just falls out.
Tremorox's throwing arm is decent, even if it isn't what you'd consider to be a 'graceful' throw.
Examination Lab
Not a very impressive set up, but I do appreciate the fact that this space was used instead of left empty. It's understandably bare, since when the drilling platform is collapsed there's essentially no room in here.
A particularly annoying design flaw is that the grey piece the supply container is attached to occasionally falls off. This however can be easily remedied by snapping two plates on the underside.
Admittedly I was not so keen on this set when it came out, but its appeal has grown on me. As the largest Power Miners set, the Titanium Command Rig serves as a versatile 'flagship' of the mining crew and a great centerpiece to a Power Miners collection. Taking every aspect of the set into account, let's see how it all boils down to in the end.
Pieces: 7/10 - For me personally, parts wasn't so much an incentive to get this set. Despite that, there are a handful of cool pieces like the banana, inverted windscreen, and net. More generic pieces would include the lime green slope as well as many Technic bricks and dark grey plates.
Minifigures: 7/10 - In their own respect, I think that the Power Miners gang have great designs. Comparing them to Rock Raiders minifigures, I don't think it would be sufficient to say that one theme is superior or inferior to the other. While the Rock Raiders minifigures had more differentiation and seemed to embody more of a generic miner minifigure, the Power Miners minifigures have a universal uniform design with small differences to indicate rank and positions. In my opinion, both themes' minifigures are great in their own respects. As for the rock monsters, my vote would go to the Power Miners line. The different colors and 'species' makes them collectible, and the larger rock throwing monsters also add a level of playability to the set. Although I am indifferent to the big rock monsters, they still would probably appeal to the fan who spots this set on the shelf.
Build: 8/10 - Building this set was great fun, and someday I will have to rebuild this without the interruptions of taking in-build pictures. What was particularly interesting for me was seeing all the Technic implemented into the set's design, for both structural soundness and play functions (and made the build more challenging). Nothing felt repetitive at all, which seems to be translated in the asymmetrical and unique design to the set.
Design: 7/10 - The initial impression the set gives off is a rugged and tough vehicle, very appropriate for the largest Power Miners vehicle. There's also a very good balance between playability functions and aesthetic value. Apart from the launchers, the playability functions appear integrate themselves seamlessly into the design of the set. There are a few design flaws, but the majority of them are easily fixable. Some areas of the vehicle seem bare and vulnerable, but that increases the possibilities with modifying this set into something cooler.
Playability: 9/10 - What can be cooler than a base and giant drill all in one vehicle? Sure, LEGO has never been very adept for the most part with launcher or projectile designs, but the drilling platform and super cool drill make up for that by a long shot. Even though there are many other large sets that feature some sort of 'vehicle to base' transformation, this set executes that function incredibly well. I think that younger fans and even older fans can appreciate and enjoy the play features this set has to offer.
Price: 6/10 - This set has a rather hefty price tag for 706 pieces. If you are planning on getting this set, I highly recommend looking for a store where it is on clearance sale. My local Target had this set for 50% off as I said in the introduction, but I am not sure if this sale is extended to other Target stores.
Overall: 7.3/10
And that just about covers it for the Titanium Command Rig! Seeing as the Power Miners line will soon be discontinued and the sales start popping up (especially for the 2009 sets), now is the perfect time to get this cool set.
Thanks for reading
Posted 06 September 2010 - 11:32 PM
It's quite a monster set, with a bundle of features, and I like all the lime green parts. It's not the sort of thing I normally buy, so it's great to see it up close and personal. Great job!
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It's not easy to handle a large set like this for your 3rd level and I must admit that you pulled it off well. First of all, I am not a big Power Miners fan, but after seeing your review, it kinds of tempted me to look at it again and wondered if I should get this in the first place for the drilling platform. Lots of fun for kids who love actions very much. Thanks for sharing this review.
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I just bought this set for my son when BigW Australia had it on sale for AUS $50, a real bargin. Even better, there was a 'mistake' in the packaging, so I now have two Glaciator minifigs! LEGO FTW!
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