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DmC Metacritc is an 86 right, so why is the User review a 3.5???
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ValedictorianXD 4 years ago#121
lambchips posted...its like CoD all over again... critics liked the game, but everyone else didnt
Critics have gotten it wrong before. Diablo 3, anyone?
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MalifacentX 4 years ago#122
I'm willing to bet this is simply a case of a majority of user reviews being written by those who've played nothing more than the demo and still love their OLD Dante.
Nostalgia blinders.
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albanianx1 4 years ago#123
its like CoD all over again... critics liked the game, but everyone else didnt
Most of the people did like the game. However the ones that usually go on the site, the ones who are a little too desperate for attention voted it so low. I bet most people who gave both DmC and esp COD scored of 5 or lower didn't play the games at all or at most once.
A lot of those gamers, are some of the most pathetic people I've seen. I wish there was a way to send the back a few decades without computers, then they might actually have time to make real life friends rather than just their internet.
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superbowl54 4 years ago#124
the vast majority of the low scores can be attributed to whiny losers who are upset Dante doesn't look like an anime character anymore (within 5 posts, there will be one person who will act like it isn't true, but it is, the outrage has been going on since the very first reveal). That vast majority has also not actually played it, it's why user reviews are a joke (another good example of this was the idiotic "outrage" over the ending to ME3). There are definitely some faults to the game, but nothing anywhere near as bad as to warrant a 2 or less.
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Why? Bribes, favors, kickbacks, corruption, greed.
For some reason, maybe the ones above, Official reviewers seem to like the game. They seem ok with the reboot. But many long time fans of the game, are not groovy with a reboot. ( yep, groovy).
maybe in a few weeks, the paid reviewers will calm down and move on, and the normal glut of players can give it a once over. it does sound like a good game, if you can get ever the reboot feeling.
Thank you for sharing.
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HomerSimpson89 4 years ago#126
Because it sucks like Cod
MalifacentX 4 years ago#127
drclaeys posted...
I disagree entirely. I LOVED the original franchise, am in no way affiliated with the gaming industry, and was excited by the thought of a fresh take. Everything I've played so far has been a thrill ride. I enjoy the art design, the sound design, and the gameplay. People thought Heath Ledger was going to make for a terrible Joker as well, until they ACTUALLY saw the film. People thought there was no way Mark Ruffalo could replace Edward Norton as The Incredible Hulk, yet he was a highlight of the film.
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theshoveller 4 years ago#128
MalifacentX posted...
People thought there was no way Mark Ruffalo could replace Edward Norton as The Incredible Hulk, yet he was a highlight of the film.
I uh... I still think Norton would have made a better Banner. He has that right amount of meekness to his appearance, yet he can pull off that "Okay, now I play Hackey-sack with your head" look when he goes to Hulk out. Still, I don't shout it from the rooftops or anything.
I honestly see the Dante redesign as nothing more than a Western company doing their take on Dante and the DMC universe. You'd see the same "atrocities" if a Western comic character were handed off to the Japanese - hell, just look at Witchblade for that one.
RollingCradle 4 years ago#129
^this guy gets it.
hockeybub89 4 years ago#130
Metacritic user reviews are pretty much the most unreliable thing ever. If a game isn't getting a blind 10, it's getting 2 or below for some ridiculous reason. Dishonored for PS3 had a 0.8 userscore for a while because people were mad over Skyrim glitches. I literally read reviews along the lines of "I never played/ I enjoyed Dishonored but Bethesda released Skyrim with bugs so I want to help bankrupt them by giving all Bethesda games terrible scores." Anything below a 4 is pretty much not a legitimate score for anything. I would have a hard time giving most games I hate below a 5 because they aren't usually fundamentally broken, just not enjoyable to me.
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We've already established that guys with bellies drive us bonkers. Now, a new study confirms what we've always known to be true: That gentlemen with an inch (or two) to pinch make better lovers… At least when it comes to sexual stamina.
Researchers at Erciyes University in Kayseri, Turkey have just completed a yearlong study that looked at the correlation between body mass index (BMI) and male sexual performance. Their findings: Overweight men with obvious bellies lasted an astounding five minutes — five minutes! — longer in the sack than their thinner brethren.
A total of 200 men were surveyed. Researchers ultimately found that men with a higher BMI (i.e. bellies) lasted an average of 7.3 minutes in bed. The slimmer of the group barely lasted two minutes, and were more likely to suffer from premature ejaculation.
So let's say a guy has sex 100 times annually. If he has a belly, he's going to spend approximately eight hours — an entire work day — more per year penetrating his lover than if he has a six-pack. That's a substantial amount of time.
The reason for the dramatically higher sexual endurance? More belly fat, scientists say, means a man has more estradiol, a female sex hormone that helps to inhibit orgasm.
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Ha! Yeah, I want to see all the gym bunnies begin to pack on the pounds because it will increase their sexual stamina. Seriously though, the article failed to mention that being overweight can also diminish erections. I'm guessing because of the increase in estradiol.
LOL, whether its true or not, I will give up the extra 5 minutes in the sack for a better leaner body,lol.
Bless your heart Paco. Obviously you e never been with the right guy if you think that has anything to do with getting an erection. Maybe it's who he's with.
@menuga: Google is full of articles linking excess weight to diminished sex drive and E.D. You only need to search for it. Read 'em and weep, love.
I KNEW there was a reason for me being a chubby chaser!
I don't care how flat the tummy or how big the belly: HAVE A GOOD ATTITUDE AND CHEERFUL DISPOSITION. I want FUN and positivity in the sack. I love guys who can have sex like a freight train and then nimbly turn into a fuzzy bunny OR wrestling partner. I especially like guys who are communicative. I have gotten out of bed on a couple of occasions when things simply weren't fun.
I knew there was a reason I'm still getting laid regularly at 61. Very big belly.
Man I want that guy in the pic though. Whoo.
In my own research, I have not found this to always be true, LOL.
Larger men, with whatever insecurities that come with that, seem to be more grateful of the lovers they attain and thus work harder to please them. I happen to find that kind of attention borderline "needy" because I'm just weird that way, but most people would be appreciative and respond positively to such.
In other words, the hottest person in the bed is NOT the one who is going to be doing all the work. And someone doing all the work must be REALLY happy of the hot person that's in the bed.
Why do I mention this generalized psychology? Because this "study" was a SURVEY. They didn't actually track men's performance in a structured setting, they collected data from people AS THEY VIEW THEIR OWN PERFORMANCE and thus is subject to bias of the individuals' perception. There is way more accurate evidence that says how overweight men have decreased energy overall (this would include sexual energy as well) and how stomach fat is quite an unhealthy fat.
Plus, Dr. Oz says that every 35 pounds a man looses from his stomach, he reclaims an inch from his penis. So there's THAT… lol. Besides premature ejaculation, anyone who can last 2 minutes can last 7 minutes… it's a trainable behavior. Just because hot people work less in bed than those who have a spare tire doesn't mean that one group is a better lover than another.
Correlation does not equal causation.
@Paco: I recall reading once too how having excess bellyfat can interfere with achieving and maintaining erections. I'll say this, however. While lean, hard guys usually look far better in clothes and naked they often don't feel better pressed up against your body. Fleshier guys are nicer to squeeze. Yeah,it shocked me too.
I've been over weight in the past. There's no way I'll go back.
The larger a man is, the less available penis he has. If I remember the statistic correctly, for every 20 lbs. a man is overweight he loses about a half inch of visible, usable penis as the fat around the pubic area swallows it up – so to speak. In other words, a lean man with a 7″ dick would, after gaining 40 or so lbs., be reduced to a 6″ dick. No thank you. I think I'll keep my gym membership.
@darkanser: I wasn't knocking heavier guys (I could use a good diet too, as my doctor continually reminds me). Was just stating a well researched fact, but I guess someone (not you) here was feeling sensitive today.
Dude in the photo is doing it for me, though. I've always been big on proportion… lean, thick, skinny, big… as long as there was a healthy pec to ass ratio. But let's not get crazy… there's a limit.
@SteveDenver: How precious are you? Geesh!
Fun stuff but in reality BMI is simply a ratio between a person's height and their weight and doesn't measure body fat nor belly sizes. There are lots of heavy muscular folks with low body fat who have high BMIs as well as light weight thin people with big bellies and lower BMIs…but fun stuff nonetheless…I guess the point of it all is that all sizes are capable of being good lovers
This research brought to you by the institute-for-really-fat-guys-that-can't-get-dates.
LMAO! Even if it did mean and extra 5 minutes in the bed, can't be with someone not physically attractive. 5 less minutes with a hot guy will always win.
@Alaska_Dude: Size queen is what we used to called bitchy bottoms like you. It may work for you, but it's not particularly an attractive way to go through life.
That picture would make a terrific ad for adult diapers.
@jimontp: I've observed over the years that men who lash out with statements like those are generally hung like a toddler.
Is it me or are most of the posters seemingly satisfied with 2-7 minutes of sex before orgasm? Unreal.
Wow, thin guys lasted on average 2 minutes in bed, and overweight guys a whole 7 minutes. My husband and I have been putting way to much effort into our sex sessions, if this is all it takes. Waaaayyy too much time.
As far as I know, pigs orgasm lasts for 30 minutes, so maybe there is some conection?
Rampant fatphobia on an LGBTQ+ site? Wow, you don't say?
I didn't realize this was a LGBTQ site. Someone had shared this on facebook and I commented. Now for the truth. Given that I am an "fat guy" anything I say on this subject I will be speaking from experience. I am in my late 50's and my girlfriend is in her late 20's. I am overweight and I don't know what it is but I can go more than 30 when making love to my girlfriend. The fact of the matter is, she tires out before I do and I make sure she orgasm before I do also. So there is some truth to this study.
@Cy: No disrespect, but seriously 7 minutes is all you guy get? You are really satisfied with less than 10 minutes of love making?
@Paco: Are you gonna believe what you've researched or believe someone who have actual experience. Trust me when I say the article and research in this article has some truth to it. Please read my comment.
What's next? MSG is good for you?
OK So lets look at this from a woman's perspective. There is nothing worse than looking at a naked man with his gut hanging where his abs should be and then having all the excess fat around his pubic area and scrotum making his penis appear about 2 inches long. NO we don't think this is attractive , No we don't want to make love to it for 7mins 5mins or 5 seconds. It is A. unhealthy and B. unsightly. I can not believe that ANY scientific research is going to approve being over weight/obese just for a few seconds extra before ejaculation.
Maybe lose the weight and your partner might want to have sex more often.. there you go… everyone's a winner
@horsiegirl: Then let's look at this from a shallow individual's perspective. There isn't anything worse than a woman who wouldn't go so far as to be with someone just because they were "unsightly". This is a survey article based on those who were more than likely psychologically and mentally/emotionally attracted to the men they gathered their information from. NO we don't care nor think what you personally think about the big man. It is A) shallow and B) unworthy. I cannot believe ANY woman would take your manner of perspective into account when it comes to being with a lover.
The winner isn't always about how they look, but how long and how hard they can last in bed with their partner.
Sorry if my comment seems aggressive, but I could not let this post go unanswered.
Hate to be so superficial, but that guy in the pic is hot. All that weight would feel so good on top of you…
And having a big stomach/ gut does not necessarily make someone fat: Note to some of the posters. ..
@jadams. Actually, my last post was meant as sarcasm, sorry you didn't get that. Personally our typical love making sessions run from 20 to 60 minutes. Can't imagine where they found guys that fit the average of 2 or 7 minutes. What's scary is that the 2 minutes for the thin guys in their survey is actually an average which means some guys were even quicker. Not that I believe any of this article. It's too far-fetched to be called scientific.
5-10 minutes of actual penetration is my typical norm. Not sure it's comfortable for anyone to go that much longer.
Since most of the country is overweight, I guess everyone is having great sex ;-/
@Cy:lol. I suppose that I am to serious minded to notice sarcasm when it's right in my face. I agree, the typical love making sessions run from 20 to 60 minutes. Unless however you want a quicky
@horsiegirl: @RighteousTorque: I agree with you. Even though I'm in my late 50's, my girlfriend is in her late 20's and on many occasions I have threaten to lose weight and she has thrown a hissy fit. What I don't understand is, my girlfriend, who is a woman. Is young and sexy as hell and she has a sexy body and a luscious booty to fight over. lol. To add to that, sex with her is great. However, it is usually me who cruel her toes and she falls to sleep with a big smile on her face. As for horsiegirl, one could presuppose that she's entitled to know what kind of men turns her on what kind of sex partner or man she wants in her bed. But if she continues to judge a book by it's cover, then she's going to miss out on a good story. I hope she see's and read this.
@Paco: Actually I am around 400lbs, 41yo, and can still go 3-4 times in a row for 30min.
I am truly amazed at both the article and comments implying duration of intercourse is at all linked to the quality!!! Surely only rubbish lovers or partners of rubbish lovers would measure the quality by the time…2 minutes, 7 minutes, an hour, a week…the time it takes that man to climax has absolutely nothing to do with how good they are in bed!!! FFS.
@ClydedayJr: hey that's awesome. I was 260lbs with a belly and had to drop about 45 before the ill effects of my weight started to reverse. Guess not every big boy is as lucky as you, eh?
The guy's hot!!! Skinny doesn't necessarily mean healthier…… most twink "abs" are a result of just being skinny period. So put the shirts down, cell phone away and step away from your bathroom mirror
@RighteousTorque: You can act all goody-two shoes about it all you want, but physical appearance is a BIG factor in sexual attraction. When you see someone for the first time, it's not their stamina in bed that immediately makes an impression on you. Yeah it's shallow, but it's also human nature. You're lying if you say you have no physical preferences and turn-offs, unless you're blind.
The only thing that was off with @horsiegirl's comment is the fact that she tried to speak for all women. But aside from that, she didn't lie. Fat men are repulsive to me too. I don't care how good they might be in bed, I don't think I could stop throwing up at the sight of their naked bodies long enough to find out. And I'm not going to apologize for it. I'm sure my appearance is unsightly to some men out there too, and it doesn't bother me. Everyone's entitled to their preferences. No one's saying fat guys don't deserve love, but don't expect everyone to be willing to welcome them in their bed.
I guess I won't feel so bad about my waist (size 34) having grown a bit over the last year now. lol
@onenoneblonde: "no ones saying fat guys don't deserve love" do you think overweight people need your blessing or pity??? Get over yourself….. you sound like a giant twat. I'd rather screw a fat guy then some skinny twink. I'd use the skinny guy as a toothpick after mr.bear and I had a full course meal. Extra gravey. AND DESSERT
@onenoneblonde: The fact you are trying to say that being superficial surpasses the want of emotional and psychological attraction is what makes your statement false. It is not human nature to judge someone by how they look, it is society's nature that people are trained and raised to abide by. As a man, I know for a fact my intelligence attracts females rather than what I look like. I have experienced this first hand, as smoking hot women would approach just from overhearing a conversation I had been engaged in with a colleague.
I'm sorry if you think a man by the way he is shaped repulses you, but I can say with confidence you are severely mistaken when physical attraction outweighs that of companion needs. Sure, I have preferences and fantasies, who doesn't. But at the end of the day, it's communication and intelligence that keeps relationships going, as well as sexual endeavors.
@RighteousTorque: But the bottom line for many people is that there are certain aesthetic properties that break the deal. I don't want to be with a twig, and I don't want to be with a marshmallow. onenoneblonde doesn't want to be with a marshmallow. iggy6666 doesn't want to be a with a twig.
@iggy6666 So what you're saying is that you're not attracted to the guys iggy6666 is attracted to. Cool story?
Did anyone notice this study was conducted in Turkey? Turkish men are not know for being gym rats nor caring about the latest offered by Andrew Christian. Personally I prefer to have a man who likes a bowl of ice cream at least twice a week and like me loves center cut pork chops.
Yep I noticed it was conducted in Turkey. Myself I blew out to 154kg at one stage, I do not wish to get that large again. Fortunately I met a lovely young lady who has encouraged me to lose weight and I am doing well. I personally feel better and I believe my sex life has improved as a result. Certainly I last longer in bed, a lot longer. So I believe, that as with most studies that are done, this does not apply to everyone. The human body is a complex organism, different people react to different things in different ways. I love honey, other people I know are allergic to it, who can tell how the human body will react to things. As for not wanting to be with people because of how they look, that is shallow, fortunately not everyone does that. I am 48, my girlfriend is 24, we have been together now 3 years, when we first met I weighed the 154kg and she would have barely made the 40kg mark. I am 6'2″ she is 5'1″, she said she became attracted to me when a friend dragged her to one of my lectures when she had a day off. She became fascinated with what I was saying and after the lecture came and talked to me, she decided then and there that I was the sort of guy she was interested in. I was the one who decided I should lose weight, but as always when I decided to do something, she supported me 100%, I cannot say how supportive she has been for me in everything I have decided to do. Those women who only go on looks will probably miss out on meeting some amazing people. Once again though, I think that as I have lost weight my sex life has improved, certainly it is now lasting longer.
I forgot to mention my girlfriend and I are both bi. That is why I follow this site.
@RighteousTorque: So, how come I don't see responses like this to all of the shallow twinks and gymbros already invading the comments with their unwanted opinions of fat people? Why's ya gotta go after the woman first?
I'm all for fighting fatphobia, and her fat shaming is unquestionably disgusting, but she ain't the first one to do it, and people are being oddly silent towards them.
@onenoneblonde: @onenoneblonde:
"No one's saying fat guys don't deserve love, but don't expect everyone to be willing to welcome them in their bed."
Yeah but like, fat people tend to be the ones getting the majority of snide comments so, where's all that love you say we deserve?
Thank you Doctor Science! ;-)
First of all, who's lasting only 2 to 7 minutes? Was this study a race to see who could finish first?
Second of all it doesn't prove that heavier men are better in bed, it just says they last longer on average (apparently a paltry 7.3 minutes. 7.3? Really??) Anyway, that has nothing to do with the sex being "better," just longer. In fact, the cause for it taking longer means the men are likely less healthy. The extra weight could be affecting their hormonal balance.
Still, not one of those guys in the article linked to this one are fat. Most don't even look overweight. All of them are certainly more fit than the national average.
When I came out late 70's guys with stomachs were not cool As time has gone by now finally duh, gay men realize a little(not a lot) of stomach on a guy is MAN, Take a look around. i grew up around the construction industry and frankly I knew exactly what I wanted. Men who looked like my Dad's buddies. Sound familiar? Now days we get to have and be Dads, and its great. I've naturally got a stocky frame, not a stomach now for health reasons (it is a contributor toward male heart attacks, unfortunately). No more peer shit for it, no speedos, no disco…
I'm a 56 year old, sort in shape, carbon of my Dad down to boxer shorts. Long live the gay slob.
Husky guys are hot. Like that dude in the pic, he's really hott. I would prefer him over someone skinny.
Give me the man in that photo any day of the week. Every. Every day of the week.
While I like this article and the idea that it gives a little boost to "Men of Size" in the area of sexuality, it stands to be reasoned that this article, while void of sexual preferences and particular kinks, is directed at a heterosexual audience.
"The reason for the dramatically higher sexual endurance? More belly fat, scientists say, means a man has more estradiol, a female sex hormone that helps to inhibit orgasm." (queerty.com)
To all the bears/bulls/big daddies/chubs/chasers/etc (of which I am one), you know what's good, and who you like, and who likes you but this article isn't particularly for the "male on male" crowd. But like I said, good article though :D
Yawn. Another stupid "study" for more gullible people to read and believe. Personally, I think it's bullshit. I used to be overweight. I had a battle with weight most of my life, in fact. But a few years ago, I started working out more, eating better, and being consistent with it. As a result, I've changed my body, my metabolism, and my health. For me, now that I'm meaner and leaner, I have more stamina than ever before and I'll be 50 next month. So this study or that study can say whatever nonsense they believe, but I can tell you from personal experience that I'm a much better lover these days and I feel a lot better, too.
@Patrick: Exactly. And good for you!
The study points out that excess belly fat increases the hormone estradiol which inhibits orgasm. This means that having a small belly can spiral into a health problem because estradiol exponentially binds to androgen receptors, blocking testosterone and rendering the receptors useless.
That extra five minutes can lead to erectile disfunction and even a need for testosterone replacement therapy later in life. This article (and countless others) have misinterpreted the study. Nothing in the study says overweight men are "better" in bed or enjoy sex more themselves. It just says it takes them longer to achieve an orgasm.
Read some of the comments and had to laugh. Too fat, too thin, hot, not hot, big dick, average dick, who cares? I'm a big dude, 6'2″ 240 lbs, been lifting for years, and I like all types. Big, tall, short, as long as there is a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face I'll tumble for ya. Sure, I got abs, we all do, you just can't see mine as well as you can on some others. Life's short, get over it and just have fun.
Ever since Girth & Mirth, the USA urban gay and bisexual social clubs founded in the 1970s for large men and their admirers, chub culture has always been part of bear community and gay male life.
But why do we associate bigness with masculinity and gay male sexuality? Strength, comfort, softness, abundance, identity?
Why have some of us forever admired, celebrated, and fetishized big men, while modern fashion and other social forces have long stigmatized, even demonized, fatness?
Provocative article.
Pretty sure this article is just talking about the timeframe of penetration until Cummings, jerkasses.
Or "penetration until cumming"… Which is to say the makeout, sucking, rimming, etc isn't included in their "7 minutes".
There are so many factors that should be considered before determining what makes a better lover. Performance, endurance, size, and physical appearance are all important. This was a survey, which is based on opinion, not facts. It's not science, just crappy "research".
@beandip: Even if the survey had been a controlled experiment, the article misinterprets what it found. The survey didn't say overweight men were "better lovers," it found that it took them longer to climax. That's likely caused by elevated estradiol levels related to the extra pounds.
Considering that I weigh 308lbs I don't think I do too bad. The first time I ever had sex I lasted well over 45 minutes, I have never had a problem with ED, I have never had a problem with premature ejaculation, and I certainly don't think I have a problem with size as you skinny guys seem to think we are, I have never had a problem with my size and my girlfriend has never had a problem with it either. Going by the ratio that you guys seem to come up with (35lbs weight loss = 1″ gain on penis size) it would seem that just those few lbs weight loss and an inch extra would render me useless due to the fact that I'm already plenty big enough for my girlfriend…You skinny guys all butt hurt about the fact all those tee-shirts you keep seeing that say "I'm not fat, it's a fuel tank for a sex machine" are actually the truth?
You keep your 2 minutes in the sack, and I'll keep going for as long as I want ;)
@scotshot: That has literally never happened to me. Most of my partners have been in the flatter stomach department – as I am myself.
@RighteousTorque: Yeah sorry but I have to agree. Having been with someone who was grossly overweight and who also stated that they were unable to get it up. I find this study to be pure BS. And don't get me wrong because I was attracted to him at first but as time went on I realized I wanted to be with somebody who cared about their looks, took care of themselves and could get it up. Cause honey if they ain't got the 3rd item then the first 2 don't matter. And yes at my age I can be that shallow.
This article is soooo deceptive, we know there are studies, actual studies, that say the exact opposite. Also where does it say the size of the belly is in direct correlation with stamina as the headline says. Try surveying a general group of gay men and then let's see what we come up with. Or gay men and women even
@InkedMuttley: This was a survey, based on opinion not fact. Sorry bro.
@biosuit: It is actually based on science, but Queerty editorialized the facts.
From the science:
"Men with high fat levels were found to have higher levels of the female sex hormone oestradiol, which disrupts the chemical balance in their body, making them last longer during sex."
High oestradiol levels in men can increase risk of stroke, heart attack, coronary atherosclerosis, and peripheral artery disease. Additionally, oestradiol blocks testosterone from binding to androgen receptors, resulting in the slowed production of receptors.
If someone with excess abdominal fat is struggling to ejaculate, he probably needs to take a look at his health habits.
@RighteousTorque: No need to be a bitch just because someone has prefrences
This article is bullshit. They take longer to cum is all, that's because they are men producing more female hormones… how is that ok?
Are we so desperate to counteract body facism that we resort to implying that being fat is better?
@Silent Joe. Thank you for being a chubby chaser. X
@dloehmann. You said it! By the way, you are so handsome.
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The Secret to Letting Go ONLY
One summer can change everything…
Haunted with guilt after his girlfriend's death, Daniel Hudson has no interest in committing to anyone. At the end of the summer, he'll be leaving Florida for a new start in college. If only he could avoid the mysterious new girl in town, who seems every bit as naive and eccentric as she looks. Trouble is, she's hard to ignore, with her beautiful piercing eyes, pitiful-looking dog, and unsettling tendency of finding trouble.
Clover Scott lived her whole life off the grid and arrives on the Gulf coast in search of her grandparents. She never expected to nearly drown, or get caught in a hurricane, or fall in love with the boy who rescues her. Now, she has a chance to rewrite her life's story, to finally fit in somewhere, but Daniel wants answers about her past. When the police start asking questions about the disappearance of her parents, she must make a choice: go to jail or confess her secrets—even if they might destroy her chance at a happily-ever-after.
Title: The Secret to Letting Go
Author: Katherine Fleet
Genre: Young Adult
Length: 367 pages
Release Date: February 2016
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Chapter One
She walked into my family's sporting goods store on Main Street fifteen minutes before closing. Her old-fashioned flowered dress belonged in my grandmother's closet, and her faded jean jacket was worn through in spots.
"Can I help you?" Jocelyn, our front clerk, asked.
She shook her head, sending white-blond strands of hair flying around her face.
"Just let us know if you need anything." Jocelyn went back to flipping through a magazine.
The girl headed down the center aisle, her red canvas sneakers squeaking on the linoleum. She stopped to study a bin of sleeping bags, recently marked down, and stared up at the Fourth of July display I'd made from a pyramid of stacked camp chairs and an American flag.
Eventually, she wandered toward my corner, where I managed the golf inventory. In the fall, I was headed to Georgia Tech on a full golf scholarship. My dad dreamed of seeing me in the PGA, but for me, college was my ticket out of Canna Point.
I adjusted the collar of my Hudson's Sporting Goods polo shirt and watched the girl check out a rack of discounted sweatshirts. Threads jutted from her jacket where a button used to live. She reached the putting practice area.
Pulling a putter from the closest display, she glanced at me, like she worried about getting in trouble. When I didn't say anything, she held it backward with her left hand and tapped a ball toward a hole. It went wide. She frowned and lined up a second ball. It stopped short.
I stepped from behind my display case. "Are you left-handed?"
Her head jerked up, and I paused. Her eyes were the same crystal blue as the waters off the Keys on a clear day. I knew every person my age living in Canna Point, but this girl was a stranger. Odds were against her being a tourist. Our town sat too far north of Clearwater and St. Pete to attract the crowds that flocked to other areas of Florida. Maybe she was visiting a relative.
"If you're left-handed, you'll need a different putter."
She frowned, and her fingers tightened on the grip. I found the correct club and stepped up on the platform, feeling gigantic next to her. I offered her the putter, and she reluctantly exchanged with me.
"You grip it with two hands…like this."
I demonstrated the correct position with the putter she'd surrendered, the grip still warm in my hand. She copied my stance, the hem of her dress brushing the floor.
"Now, swing it like this." I putted the closest ball into the farthest hole and pumped my fist a little when the ball dropped in with a satisfying plunk. I looked over at the girl, but she just stared until heat flooded my cheeks. I cleared my throat. "Your turn."
Ducking her head, she adjusted her grip, sucked in a deep breath, and hit a two-foot putt toward the nearest hole. The ball teetered on the edge. Fall in. Come on, fall in.
Strange that I cared so much, but then the ball obeyed, and she beamed up at me. Her grin changed her quiet presence into something altogether different, something that made it hard to look away. There were lots of pretty girls in my hometown, including my on-again, off-again girlfriend, but no one who looked like this odd girl with her sprinkle of freckles and ragged haircut. Had someone attacked her head with a pair of scissors?
Realizing I'd stared way too long, I set the putter back in the rack and hid behind my best sales pitch. "Would you like to see some prices? We have some great specials on right now."
Her smile evaporated, and her brows knitted together. "Prices on what?"
"On golf clubs."
Her head tilted to one side. "Golf clubs?"
I looked away so she wouldn't see me roll my eyes. Who didn't know about golf? "That's a putter you're holding, and we have some great prices on ladies' sets. They include everything you need to get started."
She brushed a strand of hair from her cheek and shifted her weight from one foot to the other. "Sorry. I don't know much about sports."
I huffed, wanting to point out that she'd walked into a sporting goods store, but her shoulders hunched inside her jacket. The top of her head only came to my shoulder.
She handed me back the putter. "I wasn't planning on playing any golf, but you seem good at it."
I shrugged. Life without sports was as foreign to me as life without the sun, sand, and ocean. When my dad was younger, he played minor league baseball, with dreams of the majors. After a knee injury crushed his plans, he'd come to Canna Point, married my mother, opened his first store, and poured his dreams into me. I played Little League in grade school, spent four afternoons a week in middle school practicing basketball, and then in my freshman year, I'd swung my first golf club and been hooked ever since.
The girl looked away, playing with a braided bracelet tied around her wrist. I glanced at my watch. The store closed in five minutes. Around us, coworkers busied themselves with the mundane tasks of closing up—sweeping floors and counting cash.
"So, if golf is not your thing, is there something else I can help you with?"
She peeked up at me and nodded. "A camp stove."
"Ah…" So, a legit reason existed for her intrusion into my world. I slipped back into the familiar role of salesman. "They're over here." She followed me to the opposite side of the store. "We have single and double burners. Do you know what you're looking for?"
She shook her head. "They look expensive."
I glanced at the tags on the shelves, picking up the closest stove and inspecting it. "Looks like they start at thirty-five dollars."
She pulled some wrinkled bills from her pocket and flipped through them. "I only have nineteen." She stared over at the shiny green stove. "Maybe I could trade some homemade preserves to cover the rest?"
I returned the stove to the shelf and rubbed the back of my neck, hoping she'd miss the embarrassment heating my face. "We only accept cash or credit card."
She gave the stove another long look. "Oh…well, thanks for your help with everything. Playing golf was fun." Her sneakers squeaked when she turned toward the front of the store.
Watching her retreat, an unexpected guilt squeezed my lungs.
"Wait…" The second the word escaped, I regretted it. I should have just let her go, but then she stopped and looked back at me. Her hopeful expression hijacked my intentions. "We have two stoves at home, and we don't use the older one anymore. Maybe you could have that."
"Really? I can pay you." She pulled the small wad of money from her pocket and held it out to me.
For some reason, taking money from this girl felt like stealing from the offering plate at church. I sighed and shook my head. "What type of preserves do you have?"
Her eyebrows rose in surprise, but then she grinned. "Raspberry and strawberry. I picked the berries myself."
"Sounds good." I loved anything strawberry, so how bad could it be?
"Are you sure?"
"Absolutely. Who doesn't need more preserves?" I wasn't even sure what preserves were. Was she talking about some type of jam? "Just give me your name and number, and we can arrange a time to meet."
I pulled out my phone, ready to add her as a contact, but she frowned, chewing on her lip. "I don't have a phone. Can we just arrange it now?"
"Um…sure." How did a person survive without a phone? "I'm not working tomorrow. We could meet around noon. I'm Daniel, by the way, Daniel Hudson."
I offered my hand, but she just stared at it. Her fingers clenched into fists at her sides. For a second, I thought she'd refuse to shake, leaving me there with my hand stuck out in the air like an idiot, but she uncurled her fingers, wiped her hand along the side of her dress, and reached out. My fingers surrounded hers, and our hands pumped up and down. She smelled like lemons. Her hand slipped back to her side, and I rubbed mine against the sudden tight spot in my chest. Maybe the second chili dog at lunch hadn't been such a great idea.
"Hudson… Isn't that the name of the store?"
"Yeah, it belongs to my dad."
She looked around, her eyes wide. "He must have worked really hard."
"So he tells me at every opportunity. We actually own seven more throughout the state."
Her blue eyes widened further. "People must have a lot of money to spend on sports."
"I guess, but less now than they used to."
Dad wanted me to show more interest in the business, but I didn't plan on managing a store for a living. My father worried about the future of the sporting store empire he'd built, especially with the recession and expansion of the bigger chain stores, but I'd already been accepted into first-year engineering, and my twin sister, Amelia, planned to study art and design.
"You never told me your name," I pointed out.
"It's Clover. Clover Scott."
"Huh…unique name." But it suited her. Then again, unique was a polite term for her peculiarity. The lights at the back of the store dimmed, and we both glanced up. The other customers had already left, and the manager stood by the front door, waiting to let Clover out. "So, I'll see you tomorrow at noon?"
She nodded so hard, her teeth probably rattled. "I'd like that."
It wasn't like we were arranging a date, so why did her enthusiasm make me straighten up and puff out my chest? "We can meet at the beach next to the pier. My friends and I'll be surfing. You bring the preserves, and I'll bring the stove."
Uncertainty flickered across her face, and her mouth opened and closed, like a fish out of water.
I should have used her reluctance to back out, but instead I reassured her. "We won't be hard to find. We're just north of the pier, and this way we can meet on neutral territory."
Her expression turned blank.
"You know…in case I'm secretly a serial killer. There's always safety in numbers."
Her lips twitched upward, and she laughed. The sound tinkled through the air like wind chimes on a breezy day. "I already know you're not a bad person."
"Oh yeah?"
She nodded. Her unwavering stare made me want to squirm in my shoes. "True evil can never be hidden. It's always there, if you know where to look. When I look at you, I see only good things."
I snatched my gaze away from hers and tugged at the collar of my shirt. I wanted to know how she could talk with such authority on the subject. I wanted to know what evil she'd seen, but I wanted even more to escape the narrow store aisle. Warning bells pealed in my brain. She's crazy. Don't get involved.
Only politeness kept me from running. Leastwise, that's what I told myself. Instead, I cleared my throat. "So, noon tomorrow?"
She blinked at my abrupt change in topic, and her cheeks turned bright pink. "Sure. Tomorrow…I'll be the one with the jars."
"Got it."
I gave a small wave and forced my attention to tidying merchandise while she headed toward the entrance. The manager wished her a good evening, the door chimed, and then she was gone. Ignoring my better judgment, I followed her path to the storefront and stared out the window.
Clover stopped just outside, stooping to pet a dog lying in the shade. She straightened, and the mutt followed at her heels. So the scraggly dog must be hers. It needed grooming and was missing part of its ear, but its tail wagged when she scratched the top of his head.
She crossed Main Street and headed for the spot where Jaywalking Pete sat leaning against a brick building. He was Canna Point's only homeless person and most people avoided him. He'd served in the first Gulf War and had never been right since. He mumbled to himself, scaring little kids. His smell offended most. In an attempt to get him off Main Street, the police once arrested him for jaywalking, which is where he got his nickname, but he was back on his favorite street corner the next day.
I had a soft spot for old Jaywalking Pete ever since Amelia and I were ten. My sister had left the store on a Saturday to walk the short distance to the town library, when a group of older kids decided to pick on her. Jaywalking Pete appeared and scared them off. So sometimes, when Mom made two sandwiches for my lunch, I'd walk over and give him the extra.
Through the window pane, I watched Clover smile at him. She stooped to say something, then reached in her pocket and dropped some bills in his cup. She glanced back at the store, and I ducked, feeling stupid for spying. Who was this girl who couldn't afford a stove but gave her money away to a stranger?
Still, when I got home, I immediately dug through the shelves in the garage to find the promised stove. With a curious jolt of anticipation, I stowed it in my Jeep, knowing I'd see Clover Scott again tomorrow.
It was only when I was slouched on the sofa, watching television, I realized… For the first time in two years, I'd taken the most direct route home. For the first time in all those months, I'd driven home without passing by Grace's house…without remembering.


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What are you guys looking for to decrease or come to psstore?[ Edited ]
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I'm looking for the oldies to go down to 5 or lower in the Disney section, not the Pixar. Also looking for the movie Jesus of Nazareth to come to store.
Its whatever God says it is, try not to let Satan trick you or lie to you. A lie can be twisted so much but its still a lie, same with tricks. Also know noone is perfect except Jesus, we all will mess up from time to time. So try not to be, to hard on yourself or others.
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In 1980, director David Jove created New Wave Theatre, an L.A.-based music show showcasing live performances by California hardcore punk rock bands. [more inside]
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On the 6th of December 2011, as has been traditional for the past 9 decades since Finland's Independence, the President, Tarja Halonen and her spouse, Dr Pentti Arajarvi host what is known as the Linnan juhlat or Castle Ball, an extremely popular televised reception for the notables of the nation. Along with the usual dignitaries, the President is also permitted to select invitees based on merit - entertainers, athletes, individuals - whom she feels have been in the news in the past year. This year Peter and Teija Vesterbacka also were invited due to Peter Vesterbacka's work as the CMO of Rovio. Teija Vesterbacka wore a red dress for the evening that had design concepts from one of the birds in the mobile game Angry Birds. Highlighted in the Finnish news by the very select group of photographers permitted entry to this exclusive event, it was when the photograph of this dress went viral among global MSM that the angry birds began to fly.
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Australia's Qantas Airlines has been left red-faced after an ill-timed public relations campaign and Twitter competition backfired, drawing thousands of angry responses. The contest ran a day after talks with unions broke down, and after Qantas grounded its entire fleet in October. Thousands of passengers were stranded worldwide after the firm halted flights in an attempt to end months of strike action by workers angered by the firm's restructuring plans. The "Qantas Luxury" promotion, launched on 22 November, quickly tapped into customers' ire. ~ BBC
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Kobane Kurds under renewed jihadist assault
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Australian special forces soldiers are reportedly set to be given the go ahead to assist Iraqi forces.
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A Spanish nurse who treated an Ebola patient in Madrid has reportedly tested positive for the virus.
Hong Kong activists agree to talks
Hong Kong protest leaders say they have agreed to talks as their numbers dwindle under government pressure.
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Support for Tony Abbott and the coalition is rising in NSW, SA and WA, according to the latest Newspoll.
Kenyan president to front ICC
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta will front the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity.
Terror raid family to launch legal action
A family will reportedly take legal action claiming it was targeted unfairly in recent counter-terror ops.
Hillsong abuse allegations to be examined
The Royal Commission into child sex abuse is set to look at allegations made against a late Hillsong pastor.
Hunt briefed on climate change effects
Environment Minister Greg Hunt was briefed on climate change before citing Wikipedia as a reference.
Drones arrive in Ukraine to monitor truce
The first unarmed drones have arrived in Ukraine to help OSCE teams monitor the one-month truce in Ukraine.
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Residents in a new Brisbane apartment complex are shocked at the death of a couple in a murder-suicide.
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A public senate committee inquiry into the Abbott government's university reform plans begins in Brisbane.
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A teacher who tried to have sex with one of her primary students got the boy's name tattooed on her chest.
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Appeal in Activists' Case Against Bob McCulloch To Be Heard This MorningA lower court in July dismissed a lawsuit contending McCulloch influenced a grand jury's decision.
Protests Target Racism, Debt at Southern Illinois UniversityUniversity and Carbondale police reported no arrests by Monday afternoon as participants chanted in a courtyard in the center of campus.
Missouri Lawmaker Asks Students to Rethink Going to MizzouDemocratic Rep. Courtney Allen Curtis of Ferguson said in a statement Thursday he's concerned about the welfare of minority students.
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A steady rain yesterday turned the first day of action at the 29th Annual Ponca City Grand National Amateur MX Championships into a mudfest and presented an especially tough challenge for the smaller-wheeled minis that represent the biggest part of the event's draw. However, with the rain came unseasonably cool temperatures, which was somewhat of a consolation for the 2300 entries, considering last year's contestants suffered through 100 degree temperatures and unbearable humidity.
By early afternoon a heavier rain forced race officials to postpone the remainder of Wednesday's program after only 19 of the day's scheduled 48 motos were completed. Deep ruts in the turns made it almost impossible for the PeeWee classes to finish a lap.
Pre-race favorites Zach Osborne, Ryan Villopoto and Eli Tomac laid the groundwork needed to capture GNC titles by posting first-moto wins in their respective races before the heavy rains moved in.
"There were super deep ruts, but it was pretty slick," said Zach Osborne after winning one of the 85 Open motos. "I had to carry my bike around, and it's pretty bad when you have to carry your bike." Final motos and runoffs will conclude on Saturday, after which most of the contingent will travel to Tennessee for the Loretta Lynn's event.


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