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Kay's Guide to Meister (incomplete)
Kay's Meister Guide
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(Can PM me anytime for more information regarding engineers. You can quote/use anything from this guide, as long as you don't claim as yours. Thank you!)
IGN: Kays
1I. Contents
1I. Contents
2II. What is Meister?
3III. Meister Mastery & Control
4IV. Meister Skills
5V. Meister Turrets
6VI. Meister Misc Skills (update)
7VII. Meister Equipments (update)
8VIII. Meister Leveling Spot (update)
9IX. Meister Skill Build (Warning!: Spoilers Alert!) (update)
10X. Meister Skill Simulator (update)
11XI. Credits (update)
2II. What is Meister?
Meister, promoted from Engineer at level 80 is a new class that came to Latale during 2009. It is one of the most powerful melee class and one of the best class in PVP. It is similar to Bladers, it uses basic and hard attack to create combos to unleash attacks on enemies, with the assist of 4 powerful skills. Meister uses MG (robots) as the main weapon and cannot use tool boxes from engineers. Apart from turrets and some misc skills, Meister are very different to Engineers. Meisters have 2 main stats to focus on, one is strength (for pure normal damage output) while the other one is luck (for pure critical rate). It is up to player's personal preference to choose one over the other. Same as all other classes, the stats Strength adds damage, HP (known as Stamina) adds HP and defence, MP ( known as Magic) adds SP, and Luck adds Critical rate and Ely drop from Monsters.
Meister in PVP
Meister are very powerful in pvp compare to other classes. Their skills have fast attackspeed, especially Mistertein, Summons a MG Mech that attacks enemy with 2 strong hits. Other skills such as Gailborg and Raikiri is also very powerful (see skills section for more information). However powerful they are, Meister skills have a long cool down, in one game of pvp, can be only used a few times so it must be used effectively. Meister's basic attacks has a slow start but with continuous combos, it'll develop into high output and powerful attacks. Meister also have high accuracy due to their masteries, therefore it rarely misses the opponent unless they have high evasion. Meister's damage is also powerful, like bladers, will do ~1k normal damage but less attack speed compared. With the help of turrets, such as push and fire, weakening opponents and making Meister event powerful in pvp. With Valkyrie MG weapon, the fast attack speed, will make opponent unsusceptible to attack. The bottom line is, Meister is in my opinion the most powerful class in pvp and if you're interested in playing PVP more than leveling, this class is great for you.
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3III. Meister Mastery & Control
MG Mastery (Novice) http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...i/MGnovice.png
Increase your MG's Accuracy. 1% Accuracy increase per Skill Point.
Require lvl: 1/2/3/4/5
Max lvl: 5
Point use per skill lvl: 1
Price: 100 ely
MG Mastery (Skilled) http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u.../MGskilled.png
Increase your MG's damage. 1% Min. and Max. Damage increase per Skill Point.
Require lvl: 15/16/17/18/19/20/21/22/23/24
Prerequisite: MG Mastery (Novice) lvl5
Max lvl: 10
Point use per skill lvl: 1
Price: 7,500 ely
MG Mastery (Expert) http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...i/MGexpert.png
Increase your MG's Accuracy and Min. damage. 1% Accuracy and Min. Damage increase per Skill Point.
Require lvl: 30/31/32/33/34/35/36/37/38/39
Prerequisite: MG Mastery (Skilled) lvl10
Max lvl: 10
Point use per skill lvl: 1
Price: 27,000 ely
MG Control (Novice) http://latale.wikiwiki.jp/?plugin=re...rc=MGride1.GIF
Increase your profficientcy with MGs.
Enable the use of 1st level Strong Attacks
You can make combos with the strong attack: Strong, Strong, Strong or Weak, Weak, Strong.
Special MGs can use special charge attacks.
Required lvl: 1
Max lvl: 1
Point Used per skill lvl: 2
Price: 100 Ely
For more info about how each MG combos, see Meister Equipment section.
MG Control (Skilled) http://latale.wikiwiki.jp/?plugin=re...rc=MGride2.GIF
Increase your profficientcy with MGs.
Enable the use of 2nd level Strong Attacks
You can make combos with the 2nd level strong attack: Weak, Weak, Weak, Strong.
Required lvl: 30
Prerequisite: MG Control (Novice) lvl1
Max lvl: 1
Point Used per skill lvl: 2
Price: 27,000 Ely
For more info about how each MG combos, see Meister Equipment section.
MG Control (Expert) http://latale.wikiwiki.jp/?plugin=re...rc=MGride3.GIF
Increase your profficientcy with MGs.
Enable the use of 3rd level Strong Attacks
You can make combos with the 3rd level strong attack: Weak, Weak, Weak, Weak, Strong. Rope Speed also increase by 30%
Required lvl: 60
Prerequisite: MG Control (Skilled) lvl1
Max lvl: 1
Point Used per skill lvl: 3
Price: 126,000 Ely
For more info about how each MG combos, see Meister Equipment section.
4IV. Meister Skills
Ash Cannon http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u.../AshCannon.png
A Mech Ally appears to launch a volley of missiles at your enemies.
Comment: It uses machine gun for 3 hits and then finishes off with a close range missile. It has about 1 sec gap between casting and hitting, there fore it is recommended to use with Jump Action Skill (JAS), which is jump, then quickly press basic/hard attack + skill before lands. It is also recommended to use when you have a large enough gap between enemies and yourself.
Require lvl: 80/85/90
Prerequisite: MG Mastery (Novice) lvl1
Max lvl: 3
Skill point per lvl: 2
SP Cost: 110
Number of attack hits: 4
Max target: 3
Cool down:1 minute
Duration: 2.7 sec
Price: 232,000 Ely
Mistertein http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...mistertein.png
A Mecha ally appears to devastate your enemies with his broadsword.
Comment: This is one of the best skill that does above 3k damage and save lives. Its fast and effective. It also at from behind close-ranged.
Require lvl: 95/100/105
Prerequisite: Ash Cannon lvl1
Max lvl: 3
Skill point per lvl: 3
SP Cost: 150
Number of attack hits: 2
Max target: 4
Cool down:1 minute
Duration: 1.9 sec
Price: 351,500 Ely
Gaiborg http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...i/Gailberg.png
A Mecha allies appear to launch a chain of attacks at your enemies.
Comment: This skill attacks fast and deadly, attacking every corners in front.
Require lvl: 110/115/120
Prerequisite: Mistertein lvl3
Max lvl: 3
Skill point per lvl: 3
SP Cost: 180
Number of attack hits: 3
Max target: 4
Cool down:1 minute
Duration: 2.1 sec
Price: 451,000 Ely
Raikiri http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...ii/Raikiri.png
A Mecha ally appears to rush your enemies.
Comment: This skill attacks fast and deadly, attacking everything in front.
Require lvl: 125/130/135
Prerequisite: Gaiborg lvl3
Max lvl: 3
Skill point per lvl: 4
SP Cost: 200
Number of attack hits: 4
Max target: 5
Cool down:1 minute
Duration: 1.3 sec
Price: 612,500 Ely
5V. Meister Turrets
Note: For previews of how turrets work, see my Engineer Guide - /forum/latale-engine...eer-guide.html . (Turrets for Meister work the same as Engineers)
Fire Turret [Lv. 6/7/8/9] http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...aii/meitur.pnghttp://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...ii/meitur2.pnghttp://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...ii/meitur3.pnghttp://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...ii/meitur4.png
Places a turret that shoots flames at nearby enemies.
Comment: Fire turrets in my opinion are not as useful for Mei as for Engineer. For one, it wastes too much SP (Skill Points) and it's damage are not high enough to be effect against enemies. Best effective when boss hunting.
Require lvl: 80/100/120/140
Prerequisite: None/Fire Turret [Lv.6] 1 lvl/Fire Turret [Lv.7] 1 lvl/Fire Turret [Lv.8] 1 lvl
Max lvl each turret Lv: 1
Skill point per lvl: 3
SP Cost: 70/80/90/100
Max target: 3
Cool down: 7 sec
Duration: 10 sec
Price: 232,000/370,000/540,000/742,000 Ely
Curse Turret http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...eiturcurse.png
Places a turret that lower the strength of nearby enemies by 30%.
Comment: Same effect as the curse turret in Engineer. Not very useful. Recommend not getting it unless have extra skills points.
Require lvl: 30
Prerequisite: None
Max lvl each turret Lv: 1
Skill point per lvl: 3
SP Cost: 30
Max target: 3
Cool down: 10 sec
Duration: 7 sec
Price: 27,000 Ely
Slow Turret
Places a turret that slows nearby enemies.
Comment: Same effect as the slow turret in Engineer. Can be useful. Slows down enemies movement by 50%. Good combo effect combined with push turret.
Require lvl: 50
Prerequisite: None
Max lvl each turret Lv: 1
Skill point per lvl: 3
SP Cost: 50
Max target: 3
Cool down: 10 sec
Duration: 7 sec
Price: 85,000 Ely
Push Turret http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...meiturpush.png
Places a turret that pushes enemies away.
Comment: It pushes enemies at one direction that the character is facing. It'll also push the enemies behind but only if the enemies are very close to the turret (almost touching). Very useful. Recommend getting it.
Require lvl: 70
Prerequisite: None
Max lvl each turret Lv: 1
Skill point per lvl: 3
SP Cost: 50
Max target: 3
Cool down: 10 sec
Duration: 7 sec
Price: 175,000 Ely
SP Turret http://i646.photobucket.com/albums/u...i/meitursp.png
Places a turret that recovers nearby party member's SP.
Comment: A supportive skill, one of the best party buff, but not recommend getting it unless has extra skill points.
Require lvl: 100
Prerequisite: None
Max lvl each turret Lv: 1
Skill point per lvl: 5
SP Cost: 150
Max target: 4
Cool down: ? sec
Duration: 15 sec
Recovery rate: 2% SP recovered each time, up to 16% recovered in 8 times. Recovery interval is random. Higher magic stat users recovers more.
Price: 370,000 Ely
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Very nice guide im wait for a build =D
Good job kay :3
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If I ever get bored of TH, I might try Meister in the future.
BTW, is it possible to combo MG control series? I saw how Novice can be activated with SSS and others start with WWS, so will something like WWWWSSS cause expert then novice to activate?
Your Valkyrie MG is so sexy @_@;;.
Anyway, Nice guide there, im really tempted to make an engineer, i have a lvl 26 sitting in my acc D;, meisters look promising in fact x.x.
Will update once i catchup with uni work. :py57:
Nice guide! Are you planning on adding a skill build section? I'm wondering whether to go the power or crit route.
My damage is so well over other meisters in pure power tree that I don't have to worry about going pure.
My recommendation is if your equips are well beyond above average, spend 20 of your points on the HP Passive and follow through the power tree
hmmmm well my equip is below average so i guess its power tree for me XD
do you guys mainly pool your stats into str or luk and vit or eva?
the key to damage is the +% equips
for example right now im using the 130 meister set with 62% crit gloves, knight mg with 48% min 48% max dmg , dmg % ring (eldergain) , god of shopping title (+15% crit) , gabe set (+25% crit) and gumiho (+22% crit ) and a 15% crit bonus from the full set
also i recommend buying/farming a pair of captain bong glasses :py54:
So whats the best equipement to get right at class change to meister? is it worth it to get the class armor or should I stick with sphinx? also, about how much does it cost to set skills after class change? so I know to save up.
If you have enough ely to purchase the level 80 class armor then you could buy it, they upgrade every 10 levels until you hit 120ish. Otherwise it would be good to use normal armor and save up for the level 130 class armor, since they are more important. and when you class change, the skill reset is completely free.
-Waiting For The Skill Section- =w=
A MISC skill thing would be nice. :< Other than that, this is good.
Yeah, just when I needed it. Just advanced to meister :3
Skill build from the 80 original:
max all 3 MG controls, and all masterys, then 1 ash cannon, then max potential energy, max power surge, max focus, and do as much as you can in power upgrade. at 82, put another in power upgrade, at 85, level 2 ash cannon, at level 86, max power upgrade. all I've got so far.
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Tile Pavilion: (Indoor/Outdoor Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception and Rehearsal Dinner)
The multi-purpose venue with 2,750 sq.ft. of enclosed event space is named for its colorful tile panels from Turkey. With plenty of playful light from tall mirrors and windows, with art deco style lamps and antique wrought iron tables and chairs, it is eclectically joyful and nostalgic. On multiple platforms, there are dance & live music areas, a bar for beverage service, a food service section, and a festive arbor. Additional 2,000 sq.ft. of custom display and cocktail hour space immediately outside the pavilion. Conditioned March-December, all hook-ups, sound system and WiFi. Capacity: 35+ to 100+ guests.
Equally popular with small and large weddings, the garden venue faces the historic home and is bordered with tall trees on the other three sides. An art-deco fountain featuring a bronze attributed to Matisse and a wrought iron arbor assembly adorn the park like setting of 6500 sqft. Continuous blooming April-October, outdoor loud speakers, custom hook-ups and WiFi. Capacity: 35+ to 100+ guests.
Pan Fountain Lawn and Patio: (Outdoor Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception and Rehearsal Dinner)
Nestled between lush greenery, this two-level grass and cut-stone patio area of 2200 sq. ft. is ideally suited for an intimate wedding. A timeless maple tree towers over the venue. A Romanesque arbor of columns and brick with a fountain featuring a bronze of the mischievous Pan amongst water plants is a classic. Continuous blooming May-October with container plants. Outdoor music system and WiFi. Capacity: 10+ to 75+ guests.
Mediterranean Courtyard: (Outdoor Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception and Rehearsal Dinner)
The 650 sq. ft. venue is our showcase setting where a cast iron arbor, playful brick décor, and wrought iron seating attempts to create the old-world charm of southern Europe. Spring through Fall, the courtyard may be combined with the 500 sq.ft East Porch for additional functions. Outdoor music system, custom set-ups and WiFi. Capacity: 2+ to 30+ guests
East Porch: (Indoor Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception and Rehearsal Dinner)
Surrounded with the warmth of natural light, show plants and plenty of color, this is an enclosed, multi-purpose setting of 500 sq. ft. opening to the Mediterranean Courtyard and to the Pan Fountain Patio. The East Porch and Mediterranean Courtyard may be combined as a ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception venue. Outdoor music system, custom set-ups and WiFi. Capacity: 10+ to 25+ guests
Well-appointed dining room with 500 Sq. ft. and lots of windows. Ideal venue for Bridal Brunch or Wedding Rehearsal Dinner. Indoor music system and WiFi. Capacity: 2+ to 25+ guests
Grand Parlor: Inspired by the Gallery of Mirrors Hall of Versailles, this is the signature of the Melange with mirrors and candelabra on opposite ends to create depth, with scenes from the four seasons above symmetrically spaced doorways, with the parquet floor built true to original and with a marble fireplace, ornate lamps and period frames. Perfect for small or intimate weddings. Capacity: 2+ to 10+ guests
The official Dining Room of the Melange is a popular venue for private dining and celebrations with small groups. The play with light from mirrors on all walls and doors provide visual depth to an olde world glamour. The plaster work over mirrors and doors is original. Capacity: 2+ to 10+ guests


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With the Molten Alliance out of the way, players can now turn toward rebuilding. Sure, the Cove seems like a decent spot to resettle, but the local wildlife is acting up as of late, and the Lionguard, with your help, must figure out why and put a stop to it. This time, your NPC friend is Inspector Ellen Kiel of the Lionguard. She doesn't look quite as gross as either Rox or Bro-ham, either.
In addition to the new story stuff, a new mini-game will be added to the Cove, named "Crab Toss." It'll be an instanced thing, like Keg Brawl, and players will be trying to capture hermit crabs while enduring karka attacks.
For PVPers, WvW will soon have Traps at their disposal, which can be purchased from the new Traps and Tricks Outfitters. Anti-stealth fields and traps that remove enemy supplies will go out first, but more will be added over time.


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Those who love the feeling of a tingly mask followed by a whipped, facial cream treatment don't need an introduction to Kiehl's Since 1851 president Chris Salgardo. They already worship the burly, bearded top executive of the uber-luxury skin care brand with the no-frills labels.
The rest of us regularly walk by the stand-alone stores in Rittenhouse Square and the Plaza at King of Prussia oblivious to Kiehl's boutique standing.
Today the company, which started as an apothecary in New York's East Village and sells everything from its Creme de Corps line to its lip balm collection, is a fave of tastemakers and celebrities including Halle Berry and Brad Pitt. That's why it was a cinch for Salgardo, 42, to persuade the likes of supermodel Tyson Beckford and "Franklin & Bash" star Mark-Paul Gosselaar - often better known as Zack from "Saved by the Bell" - to ride motorcycles for AIDS research.


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Demand solutions
There have been three letters in The Post and Courier recently expressing concern for America and our future. Different but with the same message of concern about our woeful status in the world community. All excellent, and I applaud the writers.
I wonder if they were sent to our senators and members of our House of Representatives (misnomer?).
This is where our problems are housed.
Remember these elected officials are not on the same health care system and retirement system. They can draw "retirement" for life after one term and on and on.
But the solutions rest with them. Scary thought.
Still, we must express our concerns to them. They hold the keys to America's future.
Creighton E. Likes Jr.
Wittenberg Drive
Mount Pleasant
Done deal
Rich Lowry's Dec. 10 column was "Obama's mission: Embarrass GOP."
The president doesn't need to do it.
Republicans already have.
William T. Ashby, D.V.M.
Stratford Drive
Passing the buck
At a recent Charleston stakeholder meeting, I discovered something very unsettling about the S.C. Board of Education:
It refuses to discuss difficult topics, even if those "taboos" are exactly what people need to talk about.
The majority of people at the meeting were teachers who wanted to talk about state Superintendent of Education Mick Zais' teacher evaluation plan.
They wanted to make sure their jobs weren't going to be at risk because of their schools' general standardized test scores. There was a question-and-answer session at the end of the meeting, but even then, Zais' teacher evaluation plan was hardly addressed.
How can that be when so many audience members were directly impacted by the plan? The answer is simple: Their questions were censored.
Those who attended had to write their questions down and then watch as Zais' assistants sifted through them and gave only "acceptable" questions to the presenter.
I get it; there's limited time, and not every question is going to get answered. There has to be a cutoff at some point. That might be OK if more than 10 minutes were spent on questions, if at least some of the questions were less comfortable for the state board of education to answer, or if the state even knew how to answer all of them.
I lost track of how many answers were just variations of "I don't know. That's a federal regulation."
There are going to be some things beyond the state's control, but if they were going to censor, you'd think they'd highlight what they do know, not what they don't.
I felt like Zais was just reminding teachers that they don't actually matter.
If his plan passes, I fear for the future of education.
Corazon Stegelin
Dogwood Road
Missing pols
Charleston recently celebrated Philanthropy Week. Over the course of a couple of days I had the pleasure of attending three events with roughly 1,000 people.
These individuals represented some of our largest corporations, small businesses, organizations and major foundations.
They are major contributors to the health and well being of our area.
It was a great chance for all who care about this area to come together.
The question on my mind, and the mind of many others, that I spoke to, was why was there not one politician at any of these gatherings.
I thought they were supposed to care.
Mickey Bakst
King Street
Double standard
"I kill all the white people in the movie. How great is that?"
If we changed the race in this sentence, the NAACP, ACLU and all news outlets would be covering this "story" and branding the person who said it as a racist.
So how is it that Jamie Foxx can say this on national television and nobody says a word about him being racist?
Let's imagine for a minute that a white public figure called President Obama's first four years in office his "white" years and that he will be more "black" his next four. How long after they made this statement would the NAACP condemn these words?
I know that Foxx is a comedian, but if you look at his past he has made many more comments that are racist. Plus, if you see his demeanor when expressing these views it is all too apparent that he really means what he says.
Then again, this is coming from the man who thinks Obama is "our lord and savior."
Let's stop with the double standards. Racists are racists, no matter their race.
And this needs to stop in order for the country to move forward.
Chris Kotowski
Crystal Springs Drive
Goose Creek
Sen. Hicks?
Reading Brian Hicks' latest stuff on the soon-to-be-filled Senate seat, I thought I would ask Gov. Nikki Haley to appoint Mr. Hicks to be our senator. Then we would not only have a "lame duck," but also a "quack."
William Grimsley
Roselle Avenue
Goose Creek
Crown Clowney
The Associated Press and sportswriters, etc., can give the Butkus and Heisman trophies to whomever they please, but we know that J. de Blade Clowney is the best man who has put on football cleats this year irrespective of amateur status.
The beast, and best of the SEC East, almost single-handedly dismantled one of the best teams in the country with more sacks than most have over the season.
Don't forget that against Clemson Mr. Clowney was still nursing an injury that may well require surgery. If he'd done these things at USC West, the Heisman would've been his.
Remember that our star- crossed hero Marcus Lattimore was being touted as our candidate.
Ah, serendipity.
John C. Godfrey
Kracke Street
Hard hitters
It seems somewhat ironic that the National Football League is spending so much effort trying to protect its players from concussions, while in the "sport" of professional boxing, the purpose is to see how much damage you can do to your opponent's brain, including causing a concussion (a knockout).
E.H. Sparkman
Whispering Marsh Drive


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Gun Hill
on Oct. 15, 2011
A short concise thriller. More than worth a read.
Sunshine Meadows
on Oct. 17, 2011
brilliant, fast paced, will not let you down to the very end.
The Dream Web
on Oct. 24, 2011
excellent idea, this is a very good short story, more please.
Death Ray Butterfly
on Oct. 30, 2011
Brilliant, funny, quirky. I will find all I can by this author and devour it..
Death Ray Butterfly
on Oct. 30, 2011
Brilliant, funny, quirky. I laughed so hard, I couldn't stand up straight for the rest of the day.
Welcome to Mom's Diner
on Oct. 30, 2011
wonderful, clever.
Hollowland (The Hollows #1)
on Nov. 03, 2011
From the first page, straight through to the last, this is pull up your socks and go book, I loved every second of this cracking story. Amanda Has TALENT.
Unwritten Rules of Impossible Things
on Nov. 03, 2011
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some people should run countries, others the universe, and some people should write books. Only u in a 1 000 000 should do all 3.
Unwritten Rules of Impossible Things
on Nov. 03, 2011
some people should run countries, some should run the universe, some should write fiction. Only u should do all 3.
The Sunflower That Roared
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Sexy Teenage Vampires
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Violent Bits: A Horror Sampler
on April 02, 2012
Well, oh well. So very rare, an author of true, raw talent. First I read Dancing lessons, which pulled me in, reeled me to search for more. Often times you read a gem, only to discover that the writer has tricked you, written one amazing tale, only to deflate you like a popped ballon with the balance of his work. Not so with Aaron Polson. simply the best. These tales will shock and delight. A masterful weave, from an honest to goodness horror conjurer.
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Rob Lowe knows how to tell a grand story, and how to write it immaculately; a rare combination in this day and age. Do yourself a favour and spend and hour of time, and a dollar from pocket on this wonderfully crafted story, which contains all the elements needed to raise it from the ordinary into the extraordinary!
A Bride for Tom
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Charming old fashioned read. Truly heart-warming. I enjoyed it! Read it in one sitting. Tom and Jessica's story is filled with humor and light-hearted fun. Think Pride and Prejudice entertainment.
Second Honeymoon
on Aug. 31, 2013
Bravo! Not only is story very well written, it is also extremely imaginative. Picture a crime repaid in the most punishing manner, and then add a twist of lemon. This story should be at #1. Very, very clever.
Murphy's Law
on Aug. 31, 2013
A little noir ... Very well done. The only type of person who might not enjoy this story is someone with a very low IQ. Wickedly twisted and very well written
Cupid's Maze
on Aug. 31, 2013
Well written and exceedingly creepy. You have been warned!
After The Darkness: Episode One
on Sep. 15, 2013
Calcane City is a harsh, dispirited place; it is also the setting for a tense and interesting start to what looks to be an engaging read. The idea of making a serial out of the story should keep readers coming back for more, I for one, will continue to read it as it kinda grabs you by the shirt tails and drags you along.
Henry Hartman's Boondoggle Crisis: An Off-the-Books Mystery, #2
on Sep. 19, 2013
Sydney has recently married Henry Hartman, er ... Kimbal or any of the other alias names her new husband works under, you see Henry is a tongue-in-cheek FBI agent. Syd has had a rough time of marriage, since her first was to a mobsters son whom she put through dental school at her own expense. For her trouble her ex tried to have her murdered to collect on the insurance... but now, Henry has saved her and bought her a cute dog to boot--or has he? To answer; the couple romp through a series of hilarious compromisingly dangerous situations that are a laugh a minute. I thoroughly enjoyed the art of comedy painted by the author as she colors each event in sharp evocative and truly funny prose. I will be reading more from this author.
on Oct. 01, 2013
Stan Owen is a billionaire risk taker. He is so enamoured of his image as a high-flying larger than life know it all, that he does not find it necessary to carry a cellphone with him during his aerial adventure in a very old, typically elegant, plane. When he lands sans water, navigational equipment or food in a challenging desert-like environment he has to reassess his sense of his own worth and the things he finds important. This is an at times gruesome, at others poetically told story that will have you riveted to your screen until the bitter, horrific finale. Few short stories maintain perfect pace, while spinning a descriptive engaging yarn; THIS IS ONE!
Ocean's Gift
on Oct. 19, 2013
The Australian colloquialisms had me grappling here and there to get a handle on the tale(no pun intended). We have blokes, for dudes. Nah, for no and mates for friends not to mention a stain of humor a tad bit to the left of smooth. I would class this a light read, certainly not something that would make you overly thoughtful. It has entertaining moments, but is a mildly graphic romance with a Siren fantasy element at heart. I think a young adult audience may enjoy it. The most striking character is Joe, who manages to pull a smile and a giggle with his candid thoughts and all male attitude to his mermaid girl wonder. The fantasy aspect is not very detailed, and indeed, most of the action takes place on land, boat or bed(take your pick!). I would recommend this as a beach read and would imagine that most of the target audience would rush to read the sequel, particularly as the unusual ending had quite a bit of bait(ha!) to it.
Scary Mary
on Oct. 21, 2013
Cute, quirky and side-splittingly funny. This is one hell of an entertaining read. Scary Mary is different, she's intelligent, but also more than a tad bit odd-ball. Nevertheless, someone, in the form of Cyrus--the hot new boy at school--finally recognizes her merits and wants to be friends. That is, until she has to tells him that his house is haunted and that the wicked malevolent spirit living in it is intent on having on going conversations with her, and possibly killing him(no wonder no one at school wants to know her, he thinks!). For the sake of good, Mary wants to rid Cy, of his ghost hoping stoically that she won't face the same fate as the only fairy tale female hero she knows of, The Little Mermaid, who for love gave up her legs only to be left to melt into sea foam while her prince marries his princess. Dear, oh dear, if you haven't read this book you've surely missed something and since it's offered at more than one retailer free of charge I can only urge you to stay that delay-- And Rush Forth And Get It TODAY!
A Thousand Tears
on Oct. 25, 2013
Excellent short read. Well written. A demonstration in the effects of a hardened heart, a heart made unsure by the vastness of human uncaring.
Her Dakota Man
on Nov. 12, 2013
Charming! Without doubt this story is the epitome of the word. Dissect the life of a man who has tried with everything in him to love a woman he is honor bound to love, but does not, and you are certainly going to come up with an emotionally evocative tale that will pull at the heart strings and jerk more than a single tear to roll unchecked down the cheek. Logan Is all earthy goodness, he is your typical robust farm boy, but with a heart of gold. Poppy, is the maligned love of Logan's life, but their unity has been divided by a woman they were both friends with, who has sadly passed from the world leaving only secrets, betrayal and a tiny innocent boy in her wake. Kelly, Logan's dead wife, and Poppy's ex-bestfriend, had a dying wish--she begged Poppy to go back to her home town from her fast paced New York lifestyle to face the only man she has ever loved, but Kelly harbored a dark secret. The suspense built around this hidden knowledge is brilliantly handled by the author. The book insists on being devoured for this reason alone, nevertheless, it is by far and away not the only thing that makes this read a thrilling page turner. No! The relationships between the main protagonists and the sub-characters are well developed and realistic enough to pull the reader in unbidden. This is a slow burn romance with all the good bits a tale of its genre should have with a whole spade more. A very enjoyable old fashioned romance with loads of modern infused into the fabric of the work to render it an entirely current, un-put-downable book.
The Outlier #1: Beepers
on March 28, 2014
I'm a great fan of Tom's. I've read and enjoyed a good number of his books and short stories. For me, those 'fictions', as he often refers to them, were all marvelously entertaining and humorous. I do believe that you need to be a particular type of person to enjoy reading his work, but the same can be said of Hemingway. This narration is a fascinating celebration of the ridiculous. It is totally hilarious in the most side-splitting and satisfying way. Well before the final outrageous line I had comedy's tears on my cheeks, and laughter aching the muscles of my jaw. Not only does Tom create the extraordinary from mere dust, he manages to make it wildly interesting. His concepts are always mind-bogglingly vivid and thought provoking, he makes you stop, mid giggle and think about things in terrifying and novel ways. Yes, we are only as big as the eyes that perceive us, and yes, a disturbance of cosmic dust which might cause the dissolution of a planet, is only a swirl of color if viewed from earth. I love your humor, Tom, and I'm so very glad I had the opportunity, once again, (at zero cost) to indulge myself in quality.
Rest Upon the Wind
on April 16, 2014
Of water and fire, and the circle of life, this is a lovely story centering on the call of destiny soul-mates hear despite the march of time. Reincarnation is a tricky subject since it immediately alienates many religious groups and holds the possibility for the author to instruct rather than tell a story. Genia Stemper, however, is not a prophet, she is a very talented and thoughtful writer. She treads her way through the ethereal with such aplomb that the reader can almost hear the 'Woosh' of time fly by as the protagonists learn, live and die through the lessons of reality towards their fate. The reader is transported, with tsunami-like power, through the ages while true-love attempts to find its place and its peace. The author's attention to the setting for each of the protagonists' lifetimes is astonishingly detailed. Rich aromas waft from the pages in the descriptions of beautiful gardens, seaside vistas and dangerous fires. The fruit from each tree is so well remembered by the author that you, the reader, will taste its fruits' nectar on your tongue. The book, and each historical place and time are well researched and infused with a vibrancy that bounds from the pages into the imagination, creating a backdrop that is almost tactile, to stage the tragedies, triumphs and trifles of life. From a glimpse of life as an Indian Princess to the burden of life as a rice-paddy slave, this read is an indulgence that will not only entertain you, engage you emotionally, but also leave you glowing with the warmth of its gloriously romantic notion that love may endure and not simply be swept away by time.
on April 18, 2014
The life we are given is a gem; and I have seldom read it described as such. Genia Stemper, has a rare touch, so in tune is she with the universe, that she can impart a vision of our journey here on earth with both wistfulness and hope. I have never felt ashamed to write a review of a book I have enjoyed, but this book has left me stumped-I do not have the words to justify it. It is a story of friendship, health and healing. A tale that makes death so much a part of life that it can be embraced rather than avoided. A wisp of the feather that tickles us into enchantment, while still dusting us with the knowledge of the unfairness of fate. Nevertheless, giving a ghost of a reason for our suffering. In the finale, we are given a message of longevity, the thread of reason, the dolphin at the end of the rainbow, whom we know soared from the waves, just for us; simply to make us feel better. If you read one book this year, make it this one.
A Soft Place to Fall
on May 05, 2014
Once again you've made my day. How heart-felt, how beautifully told. You are a master of words.
The Devil's Concubine (The Devil of Ponong series #1)
on May 18, 2014
Fascinating, a totally unique new voice. Qui'Tai, is the 'Devil's Concubine', a position she owes as favor to the devil for giving her vital information when she needed it to take revenge for a horrific family tragedy. Fantastic world building seduces the reader into a magical, wonderfully wrought environment, part Asian, part ancient, part steampunk, part European. The thought and imagination necessary to conjure such magnificence is almost mind-boggling, it is utterly beautiful, original and fan-worthy. Qui'Tai, is a snake-shifter, and lover to the most important, Alpha-Male, werewolf on the island she inhabits. She is also far more intelligent than him, and runs his criminal-drug-distribution-ring with skill and cunning. She is the female lead every would-be-famous movie director has ever visualized. Also, she sees the future with the aid of the Oracle who is the goddess of her people the Ponongese. Culture, protocol and tradition are so carefully structured, that even a greeting, akin to 'How are you", is reproduced.('have you eaten today, auntie?'). Only in our 'economically challenged publisher decade' would we find an author of this calibre, Indie: in any other time she would be touted as the 'New Tolkien', the book as the 'New Narnia'. However, even those books do not do what this one does. Here, we find a truly modern woman, a woman every young girl can, and will want to identify with... A woman who is the master of her own destiny, but can still love, lust and live under a cloud of mixed emotions so 'Today' in their complexity. In addition, we find our dream of who we would like to be in this novel, but that is not its only trump-card. No, there is mystery, suspense, action, terror, deep emotion, and a world-altering-love story at its core. The protagonists, (from Pertof, The Devil, to Kyam, the arrogant, intelligent, off-limits Thampurian), are so sharply layered that you'll find yourself saying 'Oh, yeah, I know someone just like that even if they're not a Sea-Dragon'. Yes, Qui'Tai, the snake, loves a Sea-Dragon, soooo WOW... Qui'Tai, has been betrayed, jilted and led astray. Nevertheless, her intelligence, savvy, and un-utterable style, set her apart from your average bad-ass, ruthless female protagonist, Qui'Tai has a conscience, and she loves and wants to save her enslaved people: The Ponongese are colonized by the Thampurians, creating political intrigue as a backdrop for the steamy, deliciously, slow-burning romance between, Qui'Tai, the lowly Ponongese, and Kyam Zul, the 'high-born' under-cover colonel, Thampurian. The plot develops a spectacular suspense between three nations, all of whom are hell-bent on seizing control-- the Thampurians, Ponongese and the Ravidians. Imagine if your enemy had discovered a weapon as powerful as the A-bomb, and you had only a bow-and-arrow to defend yourself with, then imagine a heroine who can come up with a conquering plan. All this set in a land of lush forests, overlooking azure or emerald seas, balanced under a moody sky which alternately blushes orange, pink, lilac or Monsoon-gray--a breathtaking vista, lusciously constructed by sparkling prose, which is almost poetically perfect. This is so much more than 'average' that you will want to devour the series in one sitting. Bravo! Jill Braden.
May I Go Play?
on Aug. 08, 2014
Jittery, scary, but mostly extremely well written. This tense little novella will keep your interest. The tale is rife with an aura of a haunting, as any good ghost story should be. The characters are realistically drawn, and the authors clever use of trait detail lends flesh to the protagonists and to the narration generally. The ending sent a shiver up my spine. I love it when I discover a new author I know I will seek out in future.
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Excellent tour!
Absolutely wonderful trip. The helicopter ride was a great way to see the Grand Canyon and landing at the bottom for the boat ride was the best!!
you have to do this tour, amazing experience that you can fly through canyon, only with helicopter that you can do this, highly recommended
Fabulous way to see one on the World's wonders. Great pilot, made day very enjoyable. I would use this company again.
Worth every penny. A great adventure with breath-taking views and plenty of memorable experiences. The tour is well organised and the crew are friendly. Only downside is wanting more time at the eagle viewing point.
What a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly and very helpful. A must if you are in Las Vegas.
Had an awesome day. Our pilot Weston was great. He explained everything we were seeing and even answered the out of the blue questions from the 6 year old in the back seat.
All in all a day we will remember for many many years.
Employees at sundance are great! At every point colorado river, in the sundance office, at the grand canyon: there is immediately someone who leads you the right way.
The tour was exciting. However the skywalk was not so impresive as we thought,
Amazing trip can't rate it highly enough! From the limo pickup, the great helicopter ride Alex our pilot was very informative to the boat trip again our guide was very good the lunch was tasty and as for the views, what can I say. Then we flew down the strip to finish the day. Fantastic VIP treatment all the way well worth the money.
Awesome but the boatride was way too short. Would have liked more time on the helicopter to see the other end of the Grand Canyon. I am told that is far more scenic.
I went on this tour two days ago and it was amazing. My dad and I booked the early morning departure for 6:45am. The ride to the grand canyon was amazing. We had Devin as our pilot and he was great! The views on the way to the canyon were incredible, as was the descent into the canyon. The boat ride was a little short, but was a great different perspective of the canyon I would have never otherwise seen. After being flown back to the rim and getting on the bus, we got off at the first stop. There wasn't much to see from this stop, but it was a cute little place. The second stop was the skywalk, which we purchased. I highly recommend the earliest tour, the weather was cooler and we got on the skywalk with no line as soon as it opened. We were able to spend some time on the skywalk without it being too crowded. I stayed there for about an hour taking in the breathtaking views before heading onto the last stop. Upon arriving, we got our lunch even though it was about 10a. It was delicious and we were able to eat with an incredible view. I highly recommend waiting until the 3rd stop for food, though I did not try anything at the previous stops. The only drawback was that we were told to be back on the bus by 11:15a to get back to the helicopter for our ride back. Upon arriving we were told to come back around noon so we walked around the gift shop. When we came back around noon, we were told to wait a little longer for our pilot. If we had known we were going to have so much extra time, we would have spent it at one of the last two stops. I highly recommend this tour to everyone, the views were incredible.
J Stone United Kingdom
Very well organised trip from start to finish. Excellent way of seeing the Grand Canyon. Plenty of time at the Canyon and good choice of lunch menu. Would highly recommend.
Truly magical - from Limo pick up to the flight with an awesome and clever music track to the Grand Canyon experience itself - this cannot be beaten and gives memories that will last a lifetime. Do be aware that there is an error in the Viator description for the Skywalk add on. It does NOT include a fast-track/skip the line option - so you will queue for around 20 minutes or so - and there is no free photo or souvenir pack - but this does not detract from the experience.
The tour was amazing! Both adults and kids enjoyed!
The trip was great. We had a very good pilot. Thank you Travis. Saw much and was very please with the ride.
This was everything that we had hoped for. An absolutely amazing experience and would Definately recommend the Ultimate Grand Canyon tour. Sundance helicopter pilot Nobu was very professional a smooth flight of a lifetime
Great Trip, we started with a very excited and on time Limo driver at 5:30 am. Our Pilot Tara was Awesome!! she was very professional and knowledgeable. The flight to the Grand Canyon was very smooth and comfortable. The boat ride was short but was cool for pictures. The Sky Walk was amazing as this was a bucket list check for my family. I will say lunch was really good as well. When it was time to head back Tara our Pilot was ready and provided another comfortable ride back to Vegas. The staff through out the day was great!!! I highly recommend this tour as the whole day was breath taking and if possible request Tara :- as your Pilot!!
This tour offers the ultimate all-rounded experience that you will wish to get to visit the Grand Canyon. Wish we could have more free time for the viewing points. And yes, skip the ranch, that saves your time :
What an incredible experience! An amazing way to experience the Grand Canyon! The helicopter portion of the tour was the favorite, and our pilot, Esther, was absolutely fantastic!!! This will rate up there with one of our top experiences ever!
Great tour! Breathtaking ! Our pilot was super nice and gave lots of information. I would definately recommend it!!!! Too bad those kind of tours are so expensive but i and #39; d rather save money on a drinks or casino than on a wonderful memories!
Absolutely highly recommend this tour and tour operator to anyone considering seeing the Grand Canyon. From the time they picked my up at my Hotel to the time I was dropped back their staff where amazing and very professional.
This trip for me was to was an item from my bucket list and to be able to tick it off. I can say unconditionally to do this tour and utilise Sundance.
A huge thank you and your organisation and my pilot Michelle.
Brilliant tour. I highly recommend this trip. Very informative and so much fun. Do the skydeck it's crazy to think a plate of glass is between you and 4000 feet. I
I did the Ultimate Grand Canyon 4-in-1 Helicopter Tour and had the best day. Very much a bucket list kind of thing to do and worth every penny. I was picked up in a limo at my hotel, which was convenient and added a nice luxury to the day. When you arrive at the heliport there is a bit of a wait, but it was ok. You watch a safety video and meet your pilot.
I could not have asked for a better pilot. My pilot was Kory B and he was beyond amazing!!! Kory made this trip exceptional with his clever use of music and corky sense of humor. He was easy to get along with and made sure everyone was safe and having fun. He clearly went above and beyond to make this an incredible day for the 5 of us on his helicopter. The breathtaking views are just something you have to see.
The pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River was short but the view was beautiful and you get to fly down in the Grand Canyon to get there.so it does make it worth it! The scenic views over the Grand Canyon from Eagle Point and Guano Point are a must see and the bus is self-guided, so as long as you make it back on the time you are told you can spend more time at these two stops. I would skip the Hualapai Ranch you can just stay on the bus and go to the next stop.
I would highly recommend this tour several times over! If I could rate it higher, I would.
Brilliant experience, would recommend the early tour to avoid the heat of the day and the queues that build up later in the day, although it does mean an early start. We were picked up at 5.45am but had a wait at the airport, we appreciate others arriving later had to be checked in. Gabriel was an excellent pilot and looked after us really well. We needed to keep an eye on the time as although we had 4 hours, in order to get everything in we needed to move fairly quickly to ensure we saw everything. As we had an early start we stopped to use our meal voucher at the Indian ranch for breakfast although we were advised the meal at Guano point was better value. Apparently lunch at the ranch was good but unfortunately for us it did not start until later and we needed to move on.
We enjoyed every part of this trip.
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Denard Robinson is definitely one of the more important factors to handicap when making your against-the-spread picks in the Big Ten Conference, as the Michigan Wolverines (4-2) take on the Michigan State Spartans (4-3) on Saturday afternoon inside Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
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Keep your fingers free to work, type or search through your purse with this easy wrist warmers knitting pattern from Red Heart Yarn. These wrist warmers are a quick and easy knitting pattern for the chilly months.
- Yarn: RED HEART® "Collage™" 1 skein in 2250 Rose Dust
- Knitting Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] set of double-pointed needles.
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Finished Length: 8"
Finished Hand Circumference: 7 (8)"
Gauge: 20 sts = 4"; 36 rows = 4" in Pattern stitch
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Rounds 1-2: *P2, k2; repeat from * around.
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Cast on 36 (42) sts. Join, taking care not to twist sts. Place marker for beginning of round.
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These would make a great last-minute gift for the tech-obsessed - they can stay warm but still use their gadgets!
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knitted in fluorescent colours they are brilliant for stroke patients who tend to neglect their affected side also catches nurses eyes so they remember to be extra gentle when transfering the patient!
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I am always looking for ideas for gifts to give to the elderly in homes. This would be idea for people that have arthritis in their hands. Plus they would be quick and easy to make and the color variations would be unlimited.
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very trendy looking and warm too
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UPDATE: I have written a detailed report here on how I use Roku as an Alternative to Cable. Click on the link and then right click on the pdf to save it. These detailed step by step instructions should help you save money on your monthly cable bill.
A few months ago, I wrote an article on using the Roku Digital Video Player as an Alternative to Cable so I thought now would be a good time to do a follow up post to tell you if I still like the Roku as an option for t.v.
I can not recommend this option for t.v. enough!
Why I like Roku
1. After I bought the Roku box, the only thing I pay monthly is a $7.99 subscription fee to Netflix. So I love not having a huge cable bill each month.
2. I still get local channels for free since I bought the antenna that picks up local hd channels.
3. I am watching all kinds of shows that I never knew existed!
Some of my favorite shows I've watched on Netflix
1. Sons of Anarchy – One word. Jax.
2. Eli Stone – Great show that I never watched when it was on but really love this show.
3. Pulling – Raunchy BBC show that for some reason is just hilarious.
4. Gavin and Stacey – Another BBC show that I really enjoyed.
5. Lost – I am not ashamed to admit I watched 6 years of Lost in 1 month. Thanks Netflix!
Of course, not all is perfect. There are some downsides to Netflix as awell.
Downsides to Having Netflix
1. I find I'm watching more t.v. than I did when I had cable – I was not joking when I said I watched 6 years of Lost in 1 month. Having all of the episodes ready to go makes it hard to stop.
2. Netflix isn't the quickest to add all the new seasons – I'm still waiting for season 2 of Gavin & Stacey to get on Netflix, as well as season 3 of Sons of Anarchy.
3. Too many choices isn't always a good thing – Sometimes I find myself getting lost in the titles. I have literally sat in front of the t.v. for an hour trying to decide what to watch. Then I just give up because I can't decide!
4. Not everyone is watching shows from 2001 – When I was watching Lost, I wanted to have discussions with friends about the show. I forgot most of them watched it 6 years ago when it was on so I guess I would not be a good person to try to discuss current shows with!
All in all, theRoku box is an excellent solution to curb a high cable bill. I highly highly recommend Roku to anyone who wants an alternative to cable!