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I am looking to visit South Africa in September/October. We are debating between going with a private reserve or self-drive at KNP. What would you recommend? Basically, what is the difference between going on a safari on a private reserve versus self-driving in KNP (other than the cost, driving yourself)....is there more to see with one or the other?
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Self Drive at Kruger National Park?
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We did both a few years back. Here is our trip report for some input
Loved Kruger Self Drive, but there are benefits to other options. In my opinion, this forum tends to lean towards the luxury lodges.
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We have self-driven in Kruger on three different holidays. And stayed in four different private camps in the Sabi Sand and Timbavati reserves. The single biggest difference is that in Kruger you are not allowed to go/drive off of the established road system. While in the private reserve camps you may go off-road and frequently do. By going off road you can find and view much more game then when restricted to only on road. For example, in Kruger for totaling about 14 days (on 3 trips) we saw leopard once, one time and rhino never, lion about six times. In private reserves you will see those animals every day and likly every game drive. Going to a private camp is the only way to insure you will see the big 5 up close and often in a three day stay. In a three days at Kruger you will see many elephants, impala, zebra, giraffe, water buck, buffalo, and many birds. But leopard, lion, rhino maybe and then there may be 20 cars on the road vying to get a view.
Yes, the private camps in those reserves tend to be luxury camps because those are the kind of camps that are there. We love Kruger and also feel the private camps are a good value for wildlife seen and professional guiding provided. Kruger is not free, if you rent/hire a car, stay in the typical bungalow, pay park fees, eat in camp restaurants, for two persons it will cost about $300 per day. A private camp for two will cost $600 on up, $1,000 being typical, for two per day.
regards - tom
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My DH and I are avid self-drivers, although all of our self-drive trips include some nights at tented camps, so we enjoy the best of both worlds.
We like the independence of self-drive. We are able to go where we like, when we like, and for as long as we like. If we wish to sit beside a bee-eater all afternoon, we are able to do so. If there are too many vehicles at a sighting, we are able to leave. We enjoy each others company, and we don't have to worry about who else is assigned to our vehicle.
I would argue that experienced self-drivers will see as much as any guided group, even without going off-road. In 2004, when we were not nearly as experienced at self-driving in Africa as we are now, we saw during a 8-day self-drive through Kruger: 3 leopards, 6 cheetahs, 21 lions, 2 servals, 1 honey badger and so much more. Admittedly, self-drivers are at a disadvantage because they are not connected to the bush telegraph but, frankly, with the traffic that results, I am happy to do without it. I suspect that most people would say that the true downside of self-driving is that you have to do your own cooking and laundry.
I would not wish to give the impression that we do not appreciate the company and expertise of guides. We have learned much from many over the years.
My suggestion would be to try both. Spend several days self-driving in Kruger and then head to one or two private camps in the reserves that border Kruger. That way, you'll know your preference for future trips - and trust me, there will be future trips! We first visited Africa in 2004, and we have been back every year since but one. I am, at this moment, in Cape Town. Do the self-drive first - the accommodation in Kruger, while very nice, would be come-down after the private camps, as would (no offense intended) your own cooking.
Below is a link to photos and a report from a self-drive that we did at Christmas with family and friends. It should give you a pretty good idea of what self-driving is like - different South African park, but same idea. The first bit is about Cape Town - skip to the middle of page 2 for the start of the self-drive. CR
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Last April we did a combo of the 2. 6 nights self-driving in Kruger and 3 nights at a private camp in Sabi Sand, Umkumbe. I really think we got the best of both. I couldn't believe the sheer numbers of animals we saw self-driving, large herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffe, 3 different lion sightings (3 walking right past the car once), lots of hippos, rhino, birds, crocs and on and on. We did not see leopard (always just a little too late) but we did see one in Sabi. I really loved going at our own pace, stopping for breakfast along the way, getting out at the various hides, and just "being" in the camps.
We stayed in 3 different SanParks rest camps in the south part of the camp, Berg-en-Dal, Skukuza and Lower Sabie. Berg-en-dal has a great perimeter walk around the camp where we saw 3 rhino only a few minutes after arriving in camp. Lower Sabie is execellent, probably the most popular rest camp in the park. We were only able to get one night there but it was fanastic. Their restaurant overlooks the river and you can dine will watching hippos, crocs, giraffe, and buffalo. Skukuza is a larger, busier camp, but in an great game viewing area as well. We also did a bush walk out of Berg which I highly recommend.
Umkumbe was also wonderful, a different experience where you can get very close to the animals (leopard and lions right next to the jeep). It is a small camp, maybe 6 rooms. We also did a bush walk there.
If you are interested, you can see our photos here (broken down by location)
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You guys are fantastic! Thanks so much for the tips and for sharing your experience! I think we may end up doing both - maybe 2 days of self drive and 2 with a private reserve so we can have a taste of both. Looks like we can't really go wrong with either. Thanks again everyone!
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If you do, make sure that you do the private reserve at the end.
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rampup82, agree with you that you'll have the best of both worlds by doing the split, and I agree with mkhonzo in keeping the private reserve for last.
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Color me same, do private camp last and try to add another day to it to make it three day stay. It's likely you can drive your (rental) car to the camp and after stay dive it back to airport. If that arrangement works out best for you. Or, we typically pick up Avis car at JNB, drive Kruger, drive to camp and car rental ends and car returns to Avis. The camp takes us back to airport, perhaps Hoedspruit (HDS) for shuttle flight back to JNB.
regards - yom
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Tom, how does that work?, i.e., leaving the car at the camp when you arrive. Does Avis send someone to pick up the car, does the camp have someone drive the car to a drop-off point? Does Avis add a drop-off fee; if so, how much. Thanks, Steve
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Steve - Ok, example, going to Kings Camp in Timbavati after driving Kruger. (Got car at Avis JNB). Avis has an office at Hoedspruit airport (HDS). (Budget may also?). Arrange ahead with Avis HDS agent, you drive to Avis and pick up agent, agent rides with you (about 30 min drive) into Kings Camp, agent takes car back to Avis HDS. This "car collect" costs an extra few $$$ ($30?). Tip agent a few $$. I've done it three times, works good, agents do it a lot. Also done same using Avis office in Kruger Skukuza main camp.
We like to use Avis because USA based company and if any problems, easy to deal with. Also, be careful about return car times, Avis was very fussy, one minute late and like they charged lots $$$ for overtime.
regards - tom
ps - when returning any rental car I take photos all around car to show that when I returned it it had no damage.
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You say "In a three days at Kruger you will see many elephants, impala, zebra, giraffe, water buck, buffalo, and many birds."
Would you see these (plus the other big 5s) in the private reserves? In other words, if we would decide to only do 1-2 private reserves, would we have the chanse to see everything?
And I understand...one can never see "everything" in one trip...but still, let's say, as much as possible?
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xyz99 - yes you will see big 5 and all the others. Although strangely the terrain around Sabi Sand reserve is not that great for zebra or giraffe, but you will see them. Some animals like zebra prefer an open plains environment. For 2-3-4-5 days I would go to a private reserve. You will see all plus it will be "up close and personal". The camp will pamper you with delicious meals and service. That's why do Kruger first then let a private camp spoil you.
regards - tom
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Thanks cary,
The safari is still a few years ahead of us, but I am reading and getting ideas
If we have 6-7 days (this does not include travel or anything else), should we do 2 private reserves, or just one and the NP? I am very torn about that...cost is a factor, but for such a trip, the main objective will be seeing the animals (and the birds, that's important, too)
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Tom, thanks for that! I usually fly to MQP then drive up to and around Kruger NP before heading to Sabi Sand, where my car sits while I do my thing. When done, I drive back to MQP. But it's good to learn of your alternative, which seems pretty sensible (depending I guess on how long the car sits around).
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I'm sure you could do same drop off thing with Avis in MQP, or Skukuza. Yes, you have to do a cost trade off of letting car sit at camp versus flying back. Also time, how long does it take to drive from safari camp to JNB, 6-7 hours? If your flight out of JNB is 8pm driving may be cutting it close time wise. Flying back from MQP or HDS you should be back with (too many) hours to spare even doing the morning game drive at camp.
regards - tom
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Oh wait, I see, you still fly MQP to JNB. Then you need to look also at shuttle from safari camp to airport. All of them do it either themselves or commercial. The shuttle may cost $50 and that's about a day of car rental. Many details to consider and I try to balance cost with time, convenience, and not missing camp game drives. But I do hate those $300 one person charter flights between camps .
regards - tom
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Agreed, lots of things to think about, and now I've got one more to think about. Geez, thanks a lot, Tom.
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FWIW, this from a trip report posted today here -
Quoting - "Kruger is fantastic but too big, and u can easily spend 2 whole days or more without actually seeing any animal (or at least not any of the Big 5!)"
Well, impossible to not see any animal in 2 days!! Even elephants you will see daily. But sort of reinforces my general comments on Kruger big five. Also, the report has other comments on Kruger.
regards - tom
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We did both (plus some) last year. We love both self drive and private reserves. We were exhausted after a week of self drive - we just did too much! So being taken care of is very nice in combo with self drive. Just plan better than we did in Kruger and have a cooler, thermos and food. The restaurants in the camps are fine so you don't need to cook, but breakfast and lunch can be taken on the road. Try to book accommodations that are called "self catering" so you get all the utensils included and get a private kitchen. Go on the park run game drives - it will give you an idea of what you are looking for and how to find them (besides the crowds).
Here is my trip report in case you are interested. Can't wait to do it again.
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Agree with CB, a week of self drive will exhaust you. That is what we did in Kruger in Sep of 2009, 6 days of mostly driving, about 10 hours a day was too much. If you are going to drive that much 3-4 days is about right. Then go to a private reserve camp and let them do everything for you .
regards - tom
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Well we are going to Kruger again in August for 22 days - all in the park, all self-drive. After spending way too much time on the SANParks forums I realise there are lots and lots of people who do the same! Have done the private reserve thing and it was great but once was enough. For a first trip then definitely a mix of both would be the ideal.
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Wow 3dogs, fascinating, 22 days. Which camps? Are you resident of SA? Do you have your own car or will you rent/hire one? Any area, any thing, any activity that you particularly like to see and do? I'm looking for ideas for our next time. Which could even be this May.
regards - tom
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We fly to Phalaborwa and start from there. pick up car at the airport (one of the most charming you will find anywhere) and then stock up at Spar just a km from the gate and then head in to the park. For this trip we are going to:
Punda Maria
Shipandani Hide
Lower Sabie
in that order. Then back out at Phalaborwa. We are not South African residents, just obsessed Australians! This time to keep costs down we have booked some of the huts and tents without kitchens. So we are bringing some 'camping' stuff to help self-cater in the communal kitchens.
We have hired with aroundaboutcars in the past who were terrific but this time we have booked with Carhire3000 who have good reviews and excellent prices.
In the park we spend a LOT of time game driving - from first thing at gate opening then usually head back to camp at about 11am if we are not moving to next camp. Relax for a bit then head out mid afternoon til gate closing. I think we will try to plan more drives this time around stopping for lunch at one of the terrific picnic spots and relaxing there and then heading on again. We also love to book a morning game walk. Have done these at Shimuwini and Shingwedzi. Both were excellent and I highly recommend it. Not as keen on doing the camp game drives, however having said that the sunset drives can be terrific. My strategy is to ask at the office mid afternoon how many people are booked on the drive. If none or very few, we book it. This has worked well from the less busy camps. Any other questions please ask.
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The idea behind Troll Guide, is not to troll your team by going AFK, intentionally feeding, or trash-talking, but instead to build a champion in a non-normal way for fun and playing your hardest as though it were a legit build. Your only trolling is in your item build.
Runes & Masteries
I listed the best choices when going top. These will help you to survive and will give you the tankiness that you forgo in items. Obviously, Armor mark/quints against AD enemies and MR against magic enemies. The extra MS quints will help when trying to pull in an enemy with your ultimate.
Defensive Masteries to counteract your builds lack of tankiness that is expected of Skarner. The key points are Meditation , Enlightenment and Initiator .
Summoner Spells
Top Choices
Flash: Flash ult is one of Skarners specialities.
Exhaust: That fleeing enemy doesnt stand a chance. Make ganking easy for your jungle and maybe he will gank more often for you.
Teleport: You are a top lane champ, you never know when this could be helpful.
Next Best Choices
Ignite: Can be helpful depending on who you face up top.
Ghost: Not as good as Flash, you already have a MS steroid built in, so you dont NEED another one, but it couldnt hurt.
Heal: Cause you want to win lane and dont care about late game.
Just because your item build is troll, doesnt mean that your summoners have to be useless ones for skarner.
Revive, Smite as a top lane champ, Promote, Clarity, and Clairvoyance as a top lane champ.
Skill Sequence
Standard Skarner build for skills. If you think that something works better, by think I mean know for a fact, and can explain it, then please tell me and I will change the skill order.
Crystal Slash: First hit, AD based. Second hit and beyond AP based. Make sure that you have it up when you go into a fight. It will hit everyone very hard with all of your AP.
The reason behind this being maxed first is so that you can slow down the enemy when your jungler comes for a gank and will usually give higher DPS.
Crystalline Exoskeleton: You know how Skarner has a strong shield that when up give good stats... Well now his shield is impossible to destroy(600 rather than 250). It will be up for the full 6 seconds unless you get hardcore focused, in which case, your team probably cleaned up and you win.
The reason this is second to be maxed in both ways is because of the bonus MS and Shield. These become very useful mid game to travel the map faster and do more than you would be able to otherwise.
Fracture: Your only form of sustain. It will keep you alive.
This is an option to max first if you want sustain over killing. Although it scales better and you dont have to hit an enemy once to get the damage that counts, it does not have as high of a DPS at any point in the game. It is your only form of sustain though, so you want to keep that in mind.
Impale: Everyone knows and fears Skarners ult.
Troll Build Items
Finally the part that is most important and actually makes the build troll. AP items on Skarner. Now he does have good scaling, spammable abilities, and other things that make AP good on him, but you would never go beyond a Sheen and a Hextech Gunblade normally since it is hard to get into the middle of a fight without dieing. Here are the items and you can build all the items in any order you want, as long as you get Sheen.
Boots of Swiftness: Fastest boots when in combat. Chasing with Q, and using ult to drag enemy is much easier.
Rod of Ages: Classic tanky AP item. It also builds from catalyst the protector which will help to reduce mana issues. The additional mana will help you to use your abilities more often.
Nashor's Tooth: This item will give you AS, AP, CDR. All of this is great on Skarner. The CDR from this will lower your shield to 10.5 and with Enlightenment you will be at 9.8 second CD. That means that with only a few attacks, you can keep your shield up permanently.
Rylai's Crystal Scepter: Another tanky AP item. Although q gives a slow, also having a Rylai's Crystal Scepter will help to prevent the enemy from running away.
Although the slow on Rylai's Crystal Scepter is not needed, the extra health will make you survive much easier in team fights. Health too stronk.
Lich Bane: Everyone builds sheen on Skarner. Why? Because its amazing on him. His massive spamming of abilities means that every time Sheen can proc, it will proc in a fight. Lich Bane is the clear choice for upgrading since you will have so much AP.
Rabadon's Deathcap: You cannot build an AP champ without Rabadon's Deathcap. Nuff said.
Will of the Ancients: This is a great item in general for a team. The spell vamp will help a lot after your second q since it is continuous magic damage. Along with your e to heal you a little bit more than it would. This item will give you the sustain that the other items will not give you.
Abyssal Mask: This is a good item with MR and AP plus it lowers the enemy MR, but it is not as good as other items.
Void Staff: Good item, useful if the enemy stacks MR, but difficult to fit in compared to the other items.
Zhonya's Hourglass: The Active is useless on you. The only good thing is the 100 AP in which case you should have taken a second Rabadon's Deathcap.
Archangel's Staff: This item will give you a lot of AP with Rod of Ages and gives a lot of Mana Regen early on, but once again, it is difficult to decide what item to get rid of.
How did I do in game?
Did I have fun?
Did I avoid trash-talking, being AFK, locking in a top champ when someone else called top, giving up and intentionally feeding?
Did I try to complete the AP build, using my own personal style, changing where necessary depending on the enemy team?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you did great. Ignore your team if they are calling you a troll. The only thing troll is your item build and you did nothing wrong otherwise. Play for fun. Winning is also fun FYI.
Still Reading?
Wow, you read the whole guide? Awesome. Now go try it out... I can wait... Was it fun? Obviously your answer was yes. Go ahead and up vote it, even though the guide is clearly a troll guide, up voting it will not hurt and will allow others to have the same amount of fun.
Please leave comments. I'll read them if people post them and I'll make changes is people can convince me. I will not change this from AP though since that is the point of the guide.


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From lifestyle to grocery-anchored to mixed-use, and located in Northeastern markets both large and small, the following 12 profiles detail projects that are making—or will make—a difference in the markets they serve.
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Ridge Hill
Location: Yonkers, N.Y.Size: 1.2 million sq. ft. of retail; 1,000 residential units; 150,000 sq. ft. of office space; hotel and conference centerDeveloper: Forest City Ratner Cos.Major tenants: National Amusements, Whole Foods Market, LL Bean, Banana Republic and NY & Co.; Forest City Ratner Cos. is currently in lease negotiations with several high-end apparel, houseware and restaurant tenants.Status: Construction is under way, with completion slated for fall 2009.
Ridge Hill will be the first major lifestyle center in the New York metropolitan region. Located in Westchester County between Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway) and the Sprain Brook Parkway, the project will be easily accessible to residents of Westchester County and Manhattan. The project is outdoors, and features a town-like setting with a landscaped town square. Small retail stores, such as apparel and housewares, will mix with restaurants, a cinema and large-format retail.
Shoppes at Highview is a redevelopment of the existing Stamford, Conn., Lord & Taylor department store. This single-tenant project will be transformed into a 300,000-sq.-ft. destination retail center located at the confluence of High Ridge Road and Long Ridge Road in Stamford, providing unparalleled access to the Stamford downtown and Merritt Parkway. With this ease of access, Shoppes at Highview will draw from a 10-mile radius—an area containing some of the highest incomes in the United States.
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Shoppes at Highview
Location: Stamford, Conn. (Long Ridge Road and High Ridge Road)Size: 300,000 sq. ft.Developer: National Realty & Development Corp.Major tenants: Lord & Taylor, Whole Foods MarketStatus: Presently completing the entitlement process with projected delivery in 2009
It might seem that Nashua, N.H., has just about every retail format possible—its status as a tax-free shopping haven draws shoppers from around New England to a variety of centers. However, it has lacked the latest development type, the open-air, apparel-oriented center now giving new life to retail across the country. That will change in spring 2009, with the grand opening of Nashua Landing, the first lifestyle center in the state.
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Blue Mountain CommonsLocation: Nashua, N.H. (between Exits 1 and 2, just off Route 3)Size: 600,000 sq. ft.Developer: W/S Development, New England Development and Packard DevelopmentMajor tenants: Whole Foods Market Status: Opening spring 2009
Nashua Landing will offer 600,000 sq. ft. of better apparel, restaurants, entertainment (including a stadium-seat cinema), and the first Whole Foods Market in the state. The result will be an open-air Main-Street center that will regularly draw visitors from around the region as well as the affluent local population.
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Blue Mountain Commons
Location: Susquehanna Township, Pa.Size: 125,000 sq. ft.Developer: Cedar Shopping Centers, Inc.Major tenants: 98,000-sq.-ft. Giant Supermarket, PNC Bank, StarbucksStatus: The municipal entitlement process is expected to be completed by late 2007 or early 2008. Major site work and demolition of existing buildings are under way, and the project's completion is anticipated for spring 2009.
The proposed Blue Mountain Commons is located on the north portion of the east shore of the Harrisburg, Pa., market. Fronting PA Route 39, Linglestown Road, the development site is the only commercially zoned property in an area of affluent residential neighborhoods. Demographically, the Linglestown Road corridor is an excellent location—in fact, one of the best in the greater Harrisburg metro area.
Levittown Town Center
Location: Levittown, Pa.Size: 468,675 sq. ft.Developer: DLC Management Corp.Major tenants: Wal-Mart Super Center, The Home Depot, Ross Dress for Less, Taco Bell, WachoviaStatus: Redevelopment is slated for completion fall 2009.
Levittown Town Center is a landmark open-air shopping center conveniently located in the heart of Levittown, Pa. The town and the shopping center were built by Levitt & Sons in 1952 and regarded as the model of modern American suburbia. The Town Center was the hub of the Levittown community, where residents shopped, dined and congregated for community events. DLC is completely redeveloping the 468,675-sq.-ft. center, adding national and regional retailers that will ultimately restore the original old-time charm infused with today's shopping amenities.
Shops at Saugus
Shops at SaugusLocation: Saugus, Mass. (Boston)Size: 103,483 sq. ft.Developer: Shops at Saugus, LLC (which consists of Regency Centers Corp. and Carusso Music Co.)Major tenants: Shops at Saugus will be anchored by Trader Joe's, a unique neighborhood grocery store; PetSmart, the nation's leading pet retailer and services provider; and La-Z-Boy Furniture. Additional outparcel retailers include Starbucks, Qdoba Mexican Grill and locally owned Border Café.Status: Site work is nearly complete, and the grand opening is anticipated for third-quarter 2008.
Located just 11 miles north of the City of Boston, Shops at Saugus will greatly enhance the local shopping experience in the Town of Saugus and neighboring communities. The new Trader Joe's will feature 11,000 sq. ft. of grocery space, as well as offer an extensive array of domestic and imported foods and beverages—and will be joined in the center by a 24,216-sq.-ft. PetSmart and the area's newest La-Z-Boy Furniture store. Shops at Saugus will also feature two merchants on outparcels—Starbucks and Qdoba Mexican Grill—and local restaurant chain Border's Café will build a 7,350-sq.-ft. restaurant. There is also approximately 8,500 sq. ft. of second-floor office space above the retail shopping center.
Southpointe Town Center
Location: Metro Pittsburgh Size: 800,000 sq. ft.Developer: A joint venture with Cullinan Properties, Ltd., and Horizon PropertiesMajor tenants: In lease negotiations with major retailers, entertainment and upscale dining restaurantsStatus: Design is in process and the center is scheduled to open summer 2009.
Southpointe Town Center is the crowning final phase of the 800-acre Southpointe development, home to nearly 3 million sq. ft. of upscale office and commercial space and another 500,000 sq. ft. coming soon, along with thousands of new homes, a new championship golf course and approximately 900,000 people in the trade area. The trade area includes some of the best residential communities in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, including Mount Lebanon, Upper St. Clair and Peters Township.
The vibrant new lifestyle center was conceived in the spirit of a historic neighborhood that will be the destination shopping experience for customers working and living in the Southpointe development and surrounding area.
Westwood Station
Location: Westwood, Mass.Size: 4.5 million sq. ft., including 1.35 million sq. ft. of retail, 1,000 residential units, 1.5 million sq. ft. of office and two hotelsDeveloper: New England Development; Cabot, Cabot & Forbes of New England; Commonfund Realty, Inc.Major tenants: In lease negotiations for approximately 90 stores and restaurantsStatus: Groundbreaking late 2007; retail completion late 2009
Westwood Station is an exciting, new idea for Greater Boston and a new vision for retail in New England, combining fashionable retail and dining with state-of-the-art office and lifestyle residential—all in a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly setting. In the heart of an affluent and populous consumer market, the 135-acre site has direct access to Route 128 and Interstate 95 and to the Amtrak/MBTA Commuter Rail Station at Route 128. Westwood Station will soon be a regional shopping destination and a project so powerful it will change the way people shop in Greater Boston!
The Mews at Garwood
Location: Garwood, N.J. (corner of North Avenue and Chestnut Street)Size: The project will ultimately include 160 residential units and 60,000 sq. ft. of retail.Developer: Joint venture between ARC Properties and Millennium HomesMajor tenants: Washington Mutual, Coffee Beanery, Rosie's Wine CafeStatus: Phase 1 was completed fall 2007, and Phase 2 started construction in fall 2007 with anticipated completion in fall 2008.
ARC Properties and Millennium Homes bring an affordable urban lifestyle to Garwood, N.J., with The Mews at Garwood. The joint-venture development, which is to be completed in two phases, will consist of 160 residential units plus 60,000 sq. ft. of Main Street retail that is located directly across the street from a 70,000-sq.-ft. Shop Rite. The recently completed Phase 1 is leased to several tenants that include a restaurant, Washington Mutual, Rosie's Wine Cafe and Coffee Beanery. The second phase launched construction in the fall of 2007 and is to be completed by fall 2008.
Located on two adjacent corners between North Avenue and Chestnut Street, the project serves as the "gateway" into Garwood from the neighboring towns. With its close proximity to the North Avenue train station and Garden State Parkway, The Mews will be a downtown center for consumers looking for the Main Street experience.
Plymouth Meeting Mall
Plymouth Meeting MallLocation: Plymouth Meeting, Pa.Size: 813,696 sq. ft.Developer: Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment TrustMajor tenants: Macy's, Boscov's, Whole Foods Market, P.F. Chang's, Red Stone Grill, California Pizza Kitchen, BenihanaStatus: Presently under construction, with a grand reopening slated for 2008
Plymouth Meeting Mall is home to more than 120 quality retailers and will add a 200,000-sq.-ft. lifestyle component, featuring a 65,000-sq.-ft. Whole Foods Market and other dynamic lifestyle retailers, along with themed restaurants (see "Major tenants" below) to reinvent itself to serve a dense market area of nearly a million homes and 5.2 million sq. ft. of office space and an estimated 100,000 workers within a five-mile radius. The mall is located at one of the most heavily trafficked intersections in the greater Philadelphia area.
Millcreek Mall
Location: Erie, Pa.Size: More than 2 million sq. ft.Developer: Cafaro Co.Major tenants: Anchored by Bon Ton, Burlington Coat Factory, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Sears, Borders, Old Navy, Linens 'n Things, Gander Mountain, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Dick's Sporting Goods, Toys "R" UsStatus: Renovation to begin in 2008
Millcreek Mall is huge. In fact, it is one of the nation's largest malls. At more than 2 million sq. ft., it accommodates 241 stores and seven anchors on a single floor.
Located in Millcreek Township, just south of Erie, Pa., the Cafaro-owned mall will undergo a major transformation, with renovation work slated to begin in 2008.
The Shops at Riverhead
Location: Route 58, Riverhead, N.Y. (Long Island)Size: 538,000 sq. ft.Developers: Developers Realty Corp. in a joint venture with CentroMajor tenants: In negotiations with Costco, Kohl's, Circuit City, PetSmart, Olive Garden and Chili'sStatus: Fall 2008 completion
The Shops at Riverhead, located on Route 58 in Riverhead, N.Y. at the end of the Long Island Expressway, neighbors The Tanger Outlet Center, Target, The Home Depot, Best Buy, Borders Books, Linens 'n Things and many other top-flight retailers. At approximately 538,000 sq. ft., The Shops at Riverhead's proposed anchors consist of Kohl's, Costco, Circuit City and PetSmart. The developer is also in negotiations with an array of junior anchors. The two restaurant pads are already under agreement with Chili's and Olive Garden.
The Shops at Riverhead is a unique project, because—short of Tanger Outlet Center—it is the largest development in the area. The outlets bring in an excess of 12 million people each year and is one of the highest-producing outlet centers in the nation. Its location across the street from The Shops at Riverhead provides an excellent site for a new and exciting shopping center development.
CompUSA may get a new look
ADDISON, Tx. After opening a new format store last month, CompUSA may be changing the format of its other stores, depending on customer demand and product interest.
According to reports, the elements found in the prototype store, located in Texas, will be incorporated into other CompUSA locations across the United States.
The nearly 7,700 square-ft. relocation site includes an Apple shop featuring Mac computers, iPods and Apple accessories, and a full-length LCD TV wall.
Additional expansions include extended gaming, which includes an entire wall devoted to the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation3 and Xbox 360 gaming platforms, plus a PC gaming setup to test equipment and play new titles.
While businesses can get their share of support with a specialized services section, all consumers can visit the store's redesigned IT support area.
"This new store aligns CompUSA's vision to better serve its three core customers, the technology enthusiast, educated professional and small and medium businesses," said Gabriela Villalobos, the retailer's sales and operations evp.
CompUSA announced in April that it would narrow its focus to three core customer groups rather than try to serve a mass audience.
The move was part of a comprehensive restructuring, initiated last February, that included an overhaul of senior management and the closure of half its store base as the privately held chain looked to improve sales and profitability.
Walgreens withdraws from CVS provider plans
DEERFIELD, Ill. After many months of talks over low and below-market payment rates by CVS Caremark for four prescription plans, Walgreens has withdrawn as a pharmacy provider from the plans.
Patients affected include members of prescription benefit plans managed by CVS Caremark for ArcelorMittal, Johnson Controls, Progressive Casualty Insurance and Wisconsin Education Association Trust.
Most of the affected members live in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Trent Taylor, president of Walgreens Health Services, the managed care division of Walgreens, released the following statement:
"This is not where we wanted negotiations to lead," he said. "We're sorry that our pharmacy patients and CVS Caremark's clients are caught in the middle, and we'll do all we can to ensure a smooth transition for our patients to another pharmacy. Meanwhile, we'll continue to work on resolving this issue with CVS Caremark.
"Leaving a benefits plan is an extraordinary step for us, but it demonstrates how extraordinarily low our payments were from CVS Caremark. We can't continue accepting reimbursement rates that are drastically below market, while offering patients needed special services such as 24-hour pharmacy access and drive-thru pharmacies."


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Design is increasingly focused
Looking back at the history of the development of the SUV, one can see, one of the key factors helping this model is becoming increasingly popular and "market dominance" is due to changes in design . Keeping the style of a powerful car and versatile, but today, one SUV to have a beautiful design, exquisite and help employers demonstrate his style.
Wearing the design language Dynamic Shield – "the beauty associated with the function", the new Pajero Sport owns the modern LED lights front and rear; top sports car radiator grille with a large X-shaped chrome frame winding together create lasting links between headlights with fog lights; Aerodynamic design with three-dimensional structure unique side; rim with 2 tones trendy …
interior compartment is the biggest concern
According to the JD Power survey in 2015, 57% of customers said interior biggest concern is their reference to a new model. As a family car, SUV buyers certainly expect a spacious interior compartments, intelligent design bring more convenient and comfortable experience in every journey. Moreover, the tendency to "elevate" the SUV, the interior has enough luxury, style or not enough strong influence customer decisions.
In Pajero Sport, consumers are most satisfied these requirements. It's a spacious interior space European-style design with larger seats and a new 2 buffer layer structure; Mode "one touch" using the handbrake to help self-adjusting electrical traction; Doorknob in designing useful when driving over rough terrain; Design for furniture drawers large enough to meet the trend of using large-sized device, … All these changes make the interior space of the Pajero Sport become a "luxury room", offering a convenient smooth and pleasant experience for both the driver and passengers.
Still irreplaceable be able to operate
While the current SUV was stopped at the 5-speed automatic or 6-speed, the new Pajero Sport is equipped with 8-level automatic transmission – the first in the segment – a perfect combination Engines 3.0 V6 offers outstanding performance.
In addition, the Pajero Sport is equipped with four driving modes Offroad Offroad mode button on the dashboard helps the driver can quickly select and change driving modes help make optimal use of the power in each location form. Besides, advanced MIVEC technology also helps operate strongly in the high engine speed while saving fuel and reducing noise and vibration.
The new technology and the ability to secure
Previously, customers often only require basic safety elements such as ABS and two airbags. But now, when buying an SUV, the customer safety factor to consider is the protection of the chassis, ABS / EBD, electronic balance system, number of airbags, reversing camera, blind spot warning system, controlled slope …
In addition to 8-level automatic transmission, 4 Offroad Mode mode, enhanced safety for both the driver and passenger, all-new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is also equipped with rugged chassis RISE, 7 airbags and a series of new safety technology such as brake Assist system emergency, CCTV systems surrounding panoramic car, blind-spot warning system, and especially the system against unintended acceleration only UMS- best in the segment.


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We love how the Japanese manage to infuse their lifestyle into pretty much everything. mastermind JAPAN is not new to you, nor is NIGO, the founder of A Bathing Ape (Bape). A couple of years ago NIGO opened again his CURRY UP restaurant in Tokyo, a really small, comfortable curry spot.
This week mastermind JAPAN and CURRY UP present their new collaboration – a capsule collection that connects the fashion brand, which is in its last season, with the food spot. The outcome is a series of t-shirts and crewneck sweaters, as well as a plate and spoon, all featuring collaborative branding. The product is now available from The Contemporary Fix store.
Another reason to pass by CURRY UP on your next Tokyo trip.
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With the Halton Hills Community Cycling Challenge having reached the halfway point of its goal to collectively log 300,000 kilometres this summer, Canadian Tire of Georgeown made good on its pledge to donate $20,000 to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation.

The Challenge was launched on April 28 and so far has attracted over 650 participants of all ages and abilities. These cyclists have faithfully logged every kilometre they have ridden onto a dedicated website www.bikechallenge.ca.

Several other local businesses contributed a total of $5,000 more to the Hospital Foundation when the Challenge hit its halfway mark.

It's the second year of the Cycling Challenge and Canadian Tire has been a generous supporter since its inception.

The committee is looking for more participants to sign up since the next 150,000 kms needs to be accomplished this cycling season. New participants are allowed to add in all the kilometres they have cycled this summer meaning that it is never too late to join up and make a contribution to the cause.

The Bike Challenge is an easy and fun way for residents and families to contribute to their local hospital by simply riding their bikes and logging the kilometres at www.bikechallenge.ca. An additional $41,000 in pledged donations is waiting for the Challenge to reach its ultimate goal of 300,000 kms.

Pledges have been made by The Peter Gilgan Foundation/Mattamy Homes $25,000, PwC Epic Tour Halton $5,000, TD Bank Group $5,000, CPI $3,000, Georgetown Chevrolet Buick GMC $3,000 for a total of an additional $41,000 at the completion of the Bike Challenge.

The Challenge does not have a deadline but organizers are hoping to have the distance completed by mid-September.

Those interested in helping the community reach its goal should check out www.bikechallenge.ca and email firstname.lastname@example.com for further information or if they have difficulty registering. Anyone can participate and the cycling does not need to take place in Halton Hills. The Challenge is intended to be an easy and fun way for people to be part of a healthy community project.


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severe enough for accutane???
is my acne severe anough for accutane? my derm said no, but maybe you guys had different derms that saw it defferently. let me know what u think.
this is the worst my acne has ever been. I'm currently (5 weeks) on tazorac, minocycline(2 months) and klaron, and ortho tri cycline..maybe it's getting even worse cause it's the"initial breakout..not sure though
forehear: pretty clear..a few red marks and some bumps
sides of face/cheeks: 3-4 big pimples and a few red marks on EACH
chin and around mouth: 10-12 small pimples that come to a head quickly..maybe cause of tazorac..AND 10-15 red marks..it's sooo bad, looks like a big red blob
anyway should i beg my derm for the accutane. cause i think this is pretty darn severe..and nothing else seems to help. people say tazorac should work in 2 or 3 months..but it's already been like 5 weeks and it's getting worse and worse so i'm really losing hope. it sucks. would accutane help and is it prescribed for my type of acne?
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It's not always cutthroat competition backstage at American Idol, especially where furry friends are concerned.
Friday, June 21 is National Bring Your Pet To Work Day, and season 10 runner up Lauren Alaina got into the spirit by taking her adorable pooch, Prissie, to the set back on May 9.
PHOTOS: 'American Idol' Season 12 Finale in Pictures
"When I found out they were having a Pets at Work day at Idol and I got to bring Prissie, I was so excited because she's just so cute," she says in a video made to mark the occasion.
In the clip, Idol co-creator and executive producer Simon Fuller, recently departed EP Nigel Lythgoe and season 12 finalist Angie Miller are also shown cuddling their four-legged pals.
"Research has shown that working in a pet-friendly environment increases productivity" explains host Ryan Seacrest in a taped cold open.
STORY: The Best Thing About Season 12 of 'American Idol': Guitarist Brady Cohan
Pets@Work is a movement supported by Fuller's XIX Entertainment and Purina (though not branded by the pet food company) aimed at removing "the barriers preventing pet-lovers from adopting pets in need."
Dancing With The Stars champion Julianne Hough has been promoting the initiative as well. An avid dog lover who'll next be seen in Diablo Cody's Paradise, the dancer-turned-actress routinely brings her two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Lexi and Harley, to set.
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Honda - Nothing impossible
Keisuke Honda has stated 'nothing is impossible' after Japan reached the last 16 of the World Cup.
By James Dall
Last Updated: 24/06/10 10:19pm
Japanese World Cup star Keisuke Honda has stated 'nothing is impossible' after his nation reached the last 16.
Honda struck a wonderful free-kick on Thursday to help the Japanese secure a 3-1 triumph over Denmark.
Japan next face Paraguay and Honda has warned their South American opponents that confidence is high amongst his team-mates.
"For Japan it's a big win," Honda said. "I'm glad we won but I am not satisfied.
"The next game is more important. I want to show the Japanese that nothing is impossible."
Honda also reserved praise for head coach Takeshi Okada, who urged his team to attack Denmark despite them only needing a draw.
He continued: "Prior to the match, the coach said we shouldn't concentrate on the defence and that we should attack.
"That's what the coach told the players to boost our motivation. It was really effective and led to this wonderful result."


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I ordered a changing bag from this site, two weeks later I was sent the wrong bag. I contacted them and they informed me that I would be sent the correct item as soon as they received the other one back (which I sent back immediately). Then I was contacted only to be told that they could not source the correct bag and I was refunded the money. Whilst I was refunded the money immediately I would of preferred the bag I had initially ordered, or to have been told straight away that I could not have it instead of wasting my time.


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By Rich Levine
In the 39 years since the Bruins last won it all, the Stanley Cup Finals have gone the distance seven times. But of those seven series, only two played out as systematically as this years classic between the Bs and Canucks.
The first was in 2003: New Jersey Devils vs. Gordon Bombays Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. In that series, the Devils took the first two games at home, before losing the next two on the road. They won Game 5 at home, lost Game 6 on the road and the teams headed into Game 7 with neither having won on the other's ice.
The same thing happened in 2009, when the Red Wings took a 2-0 lead at home against the Penguins, before the series fell into that same rare but predictable pattern.
One were all pretty sick of here in Boston.
Over the last two weeks the Bruins and Canucks have played one series on two very different planes. Theres the Vancouver series, where the Bruins sticks go soft and Tim Thomas gambles with the success rate of Antoine Walker. In Vancouver, the Canucks are mentally tougher and find greater strength in the biggest moments; they dictate the action. Meanwhile, Roberto Luongo turns into Patrick Roy (but still looks like Jean Girard from Talladega Nights). The Bruins havent played poorly north of the border, but for one reason or another, theyve never played well enough to win.
Then theres the Boston series. In Boston, the Bruins are unbeatable. The games are so one-sided that you wonder (regardless of whether theyre playing in Boston, Vancouver or Mars) how the Bs could ever lose. Theyre a better team in every facet of the game. Theyre the best team in the league.
But unfortunately, you know the deal. Tonight, with everything on the line, the Bruins wont have the luxury of home ice. Instead, theyll get a fourth chance to win a Stanley Cup road game; a chance bestowed on only two other teams in the last 40 years. Can they do it? Can they break the cycle?
The Ducks couldnt. In 2003, they rode into Game 7 on the back of super goalie Jean Sebastian Giguere (who stepped into the starting role after Goldberg got the chicken pox), but fell to the Devils, 3-0. And if were being honest, no one would be shocked if the Bruins experienced a similar fate.
As great as the entire city feels after the latest Boston beatdown, weve been here before. We know how things change up in Canada, and that as great as the Bruins looked on Monday, the Canucks are apt to look even better tonight. Just like the Bruins, Vancouvers a different team at home. And that home-ice advantage theyve thrived on so far? Tonight it will reach its apex. Game 7 will be louder and crazier than anything the Bruins have ever faced.
Throughout NHL history, road teams are a combined 3-12 in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup. Regardless of what happens in the previous six games, its always rare for the road team to go home happy. And when you talk about the seven Game 7's since the Bruins last won? The road team is 1-6.
But when you talk about that one, the one team that defied the odds and reached the Promise Land on an opponents ice?
Youre talking about the 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins.
A team that spent an entire series proving that they couldnt get it done at the Red Wings' rink, but in the end only reminded us of an important lesson.
When it comes to Game 7, you can cite all the facts you want. You can hark back to history, both ancient and recent. You can find every single logical reason why something might or should or will likely happen and stick to those guns like theyre smothered in Luongos greasy hair gel.
But if you do, youre missing the boat.
Because when it comes down to it, Game 7 isnt a time to be realistic. Its not about logic. Its not a time to care about whats happened, because moving forward, anything can happen. Game 7 is Rams-Patriots in 2002. Its Patriots-Giants in 2008. Its every single upset in the history of March Madness. Its stupid. Its illogical. Its . . .
Its tonight.
So lets just cut loose and get lost in the moment, instead of the details of last two weeks.
The Bruins are 60 minutes away from their first Stanley Cup title in 39 years, and who knows how long it will be until they get this close again.
Rich Levine's column runs each Monday, Wednesday and Friday on CSNNE.com. Rich can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow Rich on Twitter at http:twitter.comrlevine33


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I have been trying to upload myself for over a month. Everyoneslse has super videos of themselves and their pets and I want to make one too. My dad went tp his friend a computer guy and odered a camera over a month ago after waiting a month I got fed up with waiting and went to the axis of evil Wal-mart. Where I bought a $250 camera a dn the guy showed me I could upload videos on the internet, a friend of mine helped me set up the camera and I recorded my cow-bones, my pets, myself we followed the directions on the cd-rom and yet no video. Went back to walmart, asked them what to do they gave more instructions still no video. broke glass had a temper tantrum. went to the computer people today and they said there might be something wrong with my computer let them try on their computer. Thing came back nothing wrong with camera , nothing wrong with computer it just can't do live feed which is the only reason why I bought it. So it is off to walmart to try to get my money back. All I want to do is fucking upload is that so wrong? I want to put myself on YouTube so I can be seen by all the world. I don't have any friends in the real world so I want some in the artificial one. I want people to pay attention to me and like me. DAMNIT If anyone reads this or gives a fuck please leave a comment


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How much would you like to see a Pikachu split evolution in Gen6 - Results (151 votes)
1. Horrible idea
53.64% (81 votes)
3.31% (5 votes)
5.3% (8 votes)
0.66% (1 votes)
5. I don't care either way
6.62% (10 votes)
3.97% (6 votes)
6.62% (10 votes)
5.96% (9 votes)
1.32% (2 votes)
10. I love this idea
12.58% (19 votes)
This poll is now closed.
01. Mawile Evolution 83.57%
02. Eevee Split Evolution 82.55%
03. Banette Evolution 79.14%
04. Sableye Evolution 77.74%
05. Seviper Evolution 75.81%
06. Corsola Evolution 75.47%
07. Absol Evolution 75.29%
08. Jynx Evolution 73.14%
09 Lanturn Evolution 72.05%
10. Zangoose Evolution 71.21%
11. Dunsparce Evolution 71.19%
12. Mightyena Evolution 70.75%
13. Chimecho Evolution 70.43%
14. Manectric Evolution 70.19%
15. Farfetch'd Evolution 69.63%
16.Houndoom Evolution 68.88%
17. Tropius Evolution 68.81%
18. Tauros/Miltank Pre-Evolution 68.18%
19. Kangaskhan Pre-Evolution 67.86%
20. Pinsir Evolution 67.14%
21. Qwilfish Evolution 66.23%
22. Druddigon Evolution 65.28%
23. Donphan Evolution 63.45%
24. Porygon 2 Split Evolution 62.63%
25. Combee Split Evolution 62.25%
26. Galvantula Evolution 61.29%
27. Heracross Evolution 59.71%
28. Electrode Evolution 59.38%
29. Dragonair Split Evolution 56.83%
30. Scyther Split Evolution 54.88%
31. Skarmory Evolution 54.20%
32. Shuckle Evolution 53.73%
33. Sawsbuck Evolution 50.45%
34. Shedinja Evolution 49.87%
35. Mime Jr. Split Evolution 44.33%
36. Lucario Evolution 36.95%
37. Ditto Evolution 36.28%
38. Ferrothorn Evolution 27.79%
Past Polls-
Right, well if you haven't figured it out by now, this is a continuous string of polls where we vote for what pokemon we'd like to have an evolution(Onix to Steelix), pre-evolution(Bonsly to Sudowoodo), or split-evolution (Kirlia to Gallade/Gardevoir).
Today we will be voting on a Pikachu split evolution
Fan Art of Possible Evolutions:
Be sure to check these out.
After you vote, you may nominate any Pokemon, with the exceptions of Starter Pokemon and Legendary Pokemon, for a future poll.
Today everyone will have 10 nominations.
I encourage everyone to be detailed with their ideas/wishes, but your vote will be counted as long as it's clear, even if blunt.
Note that this is just for a Pikachu split evolution and nothing else.
I just don't see any reason why they'd introduce a split evolution to Pikachu.
10x noms for an Ursaring evolution
Don't post yet, I'm going to update the nomination list.
I am the Anti-troll. Your poll needs a bacon option.
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Luvdisc Evolution X 73
Sharpedo Evolution X 72
Swoobat Evolution X 70
Zoroark Evolution X 68
Sandslash Evolution X 67
Lumineon Evolution X 66
Quagsire Evolution X 55
Aerodactyl Evolution X 52
Kabutops Evolution X 52
Accelgor Evolution X 48
Torkoal Evolution X 46
Arbok Evolution X 46
Delibird Evolution X 49
Arcanine Evolution X 38
Parasect Evolution X 38
Ursaring Evolution X 38
Zebstrika Evolution X 37
Rapidash Evolution X 36
Xatu Evolution X 34
Mr. Mime Evolution X 32
Vulpix Split Evolution X 32
Magikarp Split Evolution X 31
Tyrogue Split Evoulution X 30
Spinda Evolution X 30
Meditite Split Evolution X 26
Lapras Evolution X 25
Lapras Pre-Evolution X 25
Skitty Split Evolution X 25
Kangaskhan Evolution X 24
Volbeat/Illumise Pre-Evolution X 23
Octillery Evolution X 22
Ninjask Evolution X 21
Tauros Evolution X 21
Omastar Evolution X 20
Onix Split Evolution X 18
Heatmor Evolution X 17
Basculin Evolution X 15
Gyarados Evolution X 15
Shelmet Split Evolution X 14
Karrablast Split Evolution X 14
Sunflora Evolution X 13
Chatot Evolution X 12
Ledian Evolution X 12
Spiritomb Evolution X 12
Granbull Evolution X 12
Bisharp Evolution X 12
Steelix Evolution X 11
Scyther Pre-Evolution X 11
Onix Pre-Evolution X 11
Smeargle Evolution X 10
Kecleon Evolution X 10
Aerodactly Pre-Evolution X 10
Kakuna Split Evolution X 10
Shellos (East) Split Evolution X 10
Surskit Split Evolution X 10
Relicanth Evolution X 10
Weezing Evolution X 10
Pawniard Split Evolution X 10
Girafarig Evolution X 10
Jigglypuff Split Evolution X 9
Cryogonal Evolution X 8
Dugtrio Evolution X 8
Dodrio Evolution X 8
Medicham Evolution X 8
Shelgon Split Evolution X 7
Primeape Evolution X 7
Ninetales Evolution X 6
Sudowoddo Evolution X 6
Wobbuffet Evolution X 6
Skarmory Pre-Evolution X 6
Marowak Evolution X 5
Miltank Evolution X 5
Swellow Evolution X 5
Masquerain Evolution X 5
Wailord Evolution X 5
Weavile Evolution X 5
Luvdisc/Amoraroma Pre-Evolution X 5
Porygon Split Evolution X 5
Pupitar Split Evolution X 5
Voltorb Split Evolution X 5
Purrloin Split Evolution x 5
Shellder Split Evolution X 4
Golduck Evolution X 3
Muk Evolution X 3
Ariados Evolution X 3
Crawdaunt Evolution X 3
Pachirisu Evolution X 3
Hippowdon Evolution X 3
Carnivine Evolution X 3
Garbodor Evolution X 3
Emolga Evolution X 3
Pinsir Pre-Evolution X 3
Buizel Pre-Evolution X 3
Remoraid Split Evolution X 3
Darmanitan Evolution X 3
Beartic Evolution X 3
Excadrill Evolution X 3
Persian Evolution X 2
Hypno Evolution X 2
Stantler Evolution X 2
Skuntank Evolution X 2
Toxicroak Evolution X 2
Maractus Evolution X 2
Sigilyph Evolution X 2
Stunfisk Evolution X 2
Durant Evolution X 2
Chinchou Split Evolution X 2
Floatzel Evolution x2
Amoonguss Evolution X 2
Scrafty Evolution X 2
Beeheeyem Evolution X 2
Absol Pre-evolution X 2
Liepard Evolution X 1
Lombre Split Evolution X 1
Vanillish Split Evolution X 1
I am the Anti-troll. Your poll needs a bacon option.
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I think having these on a scale of 10 is pretty pointless considering almost every vote is either a 1, a 5, or a 10. You could reduce it to "Bad idea" "Neutral" and "Good idea" and get pretty much the same results.
Actually, most "scale" rating systems end up this way. Either one star or five stars, nothing in between.
"The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction has to make sense." -Tom Clancy
Shadow_Navi_EX 4 years ago#4
1/10 ... no words...
Shelmet Split Evo x5
Karrablast Split Evo x5
I would rather it not happen, but at the same time, since Raichu can't get an evolution, this might be the only way to make the Pikachu line more viable (assuming whatever it is ends up being stronger than Raichu).
Nom. Swoobat Evo x7
Nom. Octillery Evo x3
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ColtCababa 4 years ago#6
Pikachu is already overrated as it is. Just make Raichu better.
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ColtCababa posted...
Pikachu is already overrated as it is. Just make Raichu better.
No, its the mascot of the series, it deserves all the attention it gets.
Not changing this sig until we get a new main series Tales game released on a Nintendo console in the US
UltimaZangetsu 4 years ago#8
Pikachu is terrible, and a new chu evo is terrible too.
10 noms for TORKOAL
"Whoa! Heads up, detecting high levels of space chickens."
"No! Space chickens are a surgeon's worst nightmare."
Nom Girafarig evolution x3
Pawniard evolution x2
Not changing this sig until we get a new main series Tales game released on a Nintendo console in the US
FungusForBrains 4 years ago#10
3/10 Pikachu hardly needs it, it's fine as is, plus it's already hugely overrated.
All nominations to Sharpedo evolution.
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The internet has transformed the world - connecting cultures, streamlining commerce, revolutionising communication and offering yet another outlet for those desperate for their 15 minutes of fame. Video-sharing sites such as YouTube have become a breeding ground of viral phenomena. But almost as quickly as the subjects of these videos become worldwide stars, they sink without a trace, never to be seen again.
However, we tracked down some of the internet's biggest overnight/one-night sensations to see what they've been up to since their 15 minutes on the Warhol clock expired. Some have settled into lives of quiet anonymity; others are now making grand livings off their net-based notoriety.
Fritz Globe and Stephen Voltz - Coke and Mentos
Two unexpected pairings led to an explosion of success in 2006 - a lawyer and a professional juggler coupled with Diet Coke and Mentos sweets. The dynamic duo of Fritz Globe and Stephen Voltz are credited with first bringing fizzing fun to the masses - and they made a cool $30,000 (£17,250) from their now-infamous experiment, which involved dropping the minty sweets into cola, and then manipulating the resulting sprays.
The experimentation hasn't stopped for these two Maine men. The pair's latest clinical trial involves a quarter-million sticky notes - and a whole lot of office chaos.
"We're constantly experimenting with things you can find down at the corner store to see what surprises are there to be found," Globe says. "It's been an amazing ride, and we never expected this kind of attention."
Judson Laipply: Evolution of Dance
Choreographing the Evolution of Dance through the ages earned Judson Laipply a place in the internet superstar hall of fame. The comedian's six-minute routine, showcasing dance moves from Elvis to N*Sync, has amassed tens of millions of hits and has even been discussed in Rolling Stone.
Now, the evolution continues. Laipply, who keeps himself busy by speaking at schools and corporations, is preparing to unveil a second compilation of twists and turns - and a book to go with it. "It has been a long road getting song rights and the like, but everything is finally in place, and I am excited for the launch," he says.
Watch for the revamped routine in early 2009.
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