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1973 Ford Mustang User Reviews
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Matt writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Base Convertible Review
Heft, Handling, Performance, Economy
1973 Ford Mustang Convertible — The 1973 Mustang was the last of the "classic" Mustangs, and the last Ford convertible for many years. This Mustang is white, with the Ginger interior and 250cid, 6-cylinder engine. In 1973, this engine produced about 88 horsepower, not a lot of ponies in this Mustang, but the payoff is close to 20mpg!
Norm writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Grande Review
Fast, comfortable, nice looking car.
Maintenance nightmare.
Luxury Street Rod Anyone? — Supposed to be the 'luxury' version of the Mustang. The 302 is still a great engine to upgrade and I see these cars are beginning to get attention on Jackson Barrett and other auctions because for the most part they weren't owned by kids so they didn't get beat on or modified. Clean originals are out there but rare, since the rest of them got crushed at the end of their useful lives instead of being turned into street rods.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Chad1381 writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Review
eccentric sexy looks, great sound, head turner
cant put my finger on it?
1973 Mach 1 Mustang - 4-spd — I have always loved the fastback look and long hood on the early 70 Mustangs, my opportunity came up to buy one at a car show so I made the deal. It is a 4-spd 351C with all power options. This car is in show condition and runs like a charm. I just cant say what it is that I dont like. It has great looks but I just dont think its for me. Its Bermuda Blue with Argent silver accent
Patrick writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Review
Big car, good looks.
Not enough power from the factory.
I Like The Car But If Between A Rock And The Hard Place It Would Be Easy To Send This One Away. — In 1973 these cars were low compression and as a result low on power. It is a fun reliable car to drive. Your experience behind the wheel is looking over a huge hood and no rear view window to speak of. On the road it rubles along and is an about average ride for a muscle car of that era.
Zachary writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Review
I liked everything about it.
Sucks its gone now... Wrecked it.. :(
Great Car — Loved the car, Old and kinda rough lookin but it was great. had lots of power, was very fast and handled like a dream. Repair costs were cheap since it was so old but it was still very reliable. It got roughly 5-7 Mpg. it needed basic repairs nothing too major. All in all Was VERY fun to drive.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
rwebb writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Review
Styling & performance
Fuel mileage interior noise
Good Performance Car — This Mustang has a power plant transplant. The 351 Cu In Cleveland was replaced with a 429 Cu In. The performance of this car was exceptional. The car's styling always turned heads. The large engine completely filled the engine bay and heat related problems due to lack of fresh air ventilation plagued the electrical engine management systems.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Milton writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Review
Have to love the American muscle cars.
Can't drive it everyday.
Great Toy!! — It still handles like if we were in 1973. Wherever I go with my son I always get thumbs up. Even the local police (CA) gets next to me to let me know that I have a great vehicle. Amen!!
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Rob writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Review
beast on the track
gas mileage
Bring Your Ricers — this car was originally bought as a fixer upper. the paint is nothing fancy and has been painted flat black on the bottom half due to bad paint. this car is an absolute blast to drive, a real headturner, and really really loud. extremely fast although the speedometer does not work. it has been turned into a fun car, it is not show quality condition body wise, but the drivetrain modifications are vast and extensive. it runs absolutely amazing when tuned correctly, but the carb seems to be streaky at times
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Ryan writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Base Convertible Review
it's a stang, it's fast, convertible, and american muscle.
piss me off and my steel bodied car will go through you piece of melted dow recycled plastic.
It's Mine Dont Touch — its a ford, i love it, wish i had the title already so i can drive it. but she's a beast, with 302 roller motor, that will turn the rear wheels like a knife through butter. and purs like a kitten
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Max writes:
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Review
Pick up women
it had a lot of rust
Women Love Mustangs — I loved the roar of my 351 Cleveland, it had headman headers, and custom 2.5 " exhaust with an x-pipe, and bullet race mufflers. I also had 3:55 gears put in the car. Dam she sounded sweet! The car was all rusted out, it was a 15 footer otherwise overall value would have been a 5.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Displaying 1 - 10 of 17 1973 Ford Mustang reviews.
Reviews From Other Years
2014 Ford Mustang Reviews
A Breeze To Drive
Shaker package is a must have, great sound. Bluetooth is nice to have. I wish the trunk space was larger; the convertible air tank that provides contraction of the top, takes up half of an already sma... Read More
Americana At Its Best
highly recommend .......for a V6 , it has substantial power and gets great MPG and as far as what it is, a fun sporty ride to cruise in or to get you back and forth on your daily commute...and enough... Read More
2013 Ford Mustang Reviews
Best Muscle Hp / $ You'll Find Out There
Very impressed with 13 Mustang. Amazing power and a Mustang that finally handles. Comfortable, good tech features, HID headlamps and a strong warranty make this car a no brainer for someone that wan... Read More
Great Valued Sport Car
The title says it all! The car is fast, responsive, reliable and economical. Driving to work every day is a pleasure and makes the commute easier. Sound system, seats and getting the top down are q... Read More
2012 Ford Mustang Reviews
Awesome Car!!
I really enjoy this car. It runs smooth and handles the road well. The only complaint I have is during winter, but my car still runs alright. This is my only car so I have to drive in the snow and it ... Read More
Great car for any ford lover also very powerful for a v6. Loud stereo drives and handle great with good traction. Strong transmission changes out really fast. Car also runs quiet not loud at all. Brak... Read More
2011 Ford Mustang Reviews
2011 V6 Mustang Premium
Overall I have been very happy with the car. I didn't buy it for cargo space, fuel economy or rear seat room so the cons I mentioned don't really apply to me. Car performs very well, quick enough for ... Read More
Show Off Car With Big Muscles
Mustang has strong power with lots of torque. Handling is fair. The styling is commonly cool. The lighting system is awesome. It is comfortable for two people. Don't know what else i could say in this... Read More
2010 Ford Mustang Reviews
I Love This Car
Overall I love this car. It has been a wonderful car for me. Fun to drive in town and on the highway. Even though it is a V6 it has plenty of power for me. Handles the road excellently. Perfect! Read More
Excellent Car With More Bang For Your Buck
Owning this car has been my best choice i've ever made. This car is very sporty with good MPG and a great looking vehicle overall. Wether it be with the top up or top down or driving to work or to the... Read More


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This morning, NCPR kicks off a week-long look back at the defining element of the last twelve months: water.
Devastating spring rains last April carried us into what would turn out to be a series of interlocking disasters, from the massive landslide on Little Porter Mountain in Keene to the soaking of the Lake Champlain Coast to the flash-flood violence of Irene.
As we revisit some of the voices and some of the stories we aired over the last year, I'm curious to hear your first-person account.
What was your experience of the Year of the Flood? Did it affect you personally? Did it change your community, or your sense of your community?
How well did your local government do, helping you weather storm? And how well have you recovered?
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Q. How can I help my staff conquer their fear of "no"?
A. Valenzuela believes the fear of no started in all of us around the age of two, when we began to associate hearing it with doing something bad. "Service providers are scared that when they sell they'll be viewed as pushy and will scare off their clients. They don't want to sell, because they are afraid of hearing 'no,'" she says. "But the word 'no,' can also mean, 'Not today,' or 'I already have a similar product I need to use up first.' If your service providers are supported with a response they can use when they hear a 'no,' they will be far more comfortable educating a client about a product."
Valenzuela suggests that when a client responds with a 'no,' staff should be scripted to say, "OK, not today, it's always right here when you come back."
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Put your very best sellers at eye level and in the window, continues Millard. And, amplify your successful products. "If I were a salon owner, I would bolster my financial stability by increasing my sales. If you specialize in color, then double the amount of color protecting products you carry—it tells the customer that this is a big deal. When you have conviction about something, put it out there."
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Glenn Stewart out of Origin III
Michael Chammas NSW back-rower Glenn Stewart has been ruled out of the State of Origin series decider after failing a fitness test this morning.
St George Illawarra Dragons boosted by Benji Marshall and Josh Dugan getting all clear
Michael Chammas St George Illawarra's hopes of a finals berth have received a massive boost with Josh Dugan and Benji Marshall both expected to line up against the Broncos on Friday night.
Feathers fly at Manly as player power is put to the test
Michael Chammas and Brad Walter For so long the ''us against them'' rationale has bred success on the northern beaches, but how far can the competition frontrunners go with the ''us against us'' mentality that is threatening to...
NRL stars who factor with 'X' appeal heading into the year's finals
Michael Chammas The league season is into the home stretch. Michael Chammas looks at the players who could be the X-factors for the teams still in contention to win this year's NRL title.
No player in Origin – but now minor premiership is in Penrith Panthers' reach
Michael Chammas The Panthers will take another step towards ending an 11-year drought in Sydney's west if they put Brisbane away at Penrith on Monday night.
Brett Stewart guides Manly Sea Eagles home against Sydney Roosters
Michael Chammas Manly fullback Brett Stewart overcame a horror first half to lead the Sea Eagles to a 24-16 victory against the Roosters in what might have just been a dress rehearsal for what's in store come...
Manly Sea Eagles v Canterbury Bulldogs
Michael Chammas Brookvale Oval, Friday 7.40pm (AEST)
NRL previews
Michael Chammas Dragons v Roosters: This is going to be one of the best games of the season. There's something special about this annual clash on ANZAC Day, and while the Dragons have enjoyed most of the success in...
How the NRL teams rate heading into rep season
Michael Chammas No one expected the Bulldogs to start the year as competition leaders without a genuine fullback, but halves Josh Reynolds and Trent Hodkinson have been integral to their success.
Tigers v Sea Eagles
Michael Chammas Michael Chammas writes: Back to Leichhardt Oval for the Tigers. James Tedesco needs to fire. We saw last week just how much the Tigers struggle without him after he left the field with concussion.
Wests Tigers win spiteful NRL clash against Manly Sea Eagles
Michael Chammas Those doubting whether the Wests Tigers were the new schoolyard bullies of the NRL after their round-three demolition of South Sydney were left red-faced after a boilover at Leichhardt Oval on Sunday.
Wests Tigers name debutants Kurtis Rowe and Blake Austin
Michael Chammas A week after watching Junior Kiwis teammate Dallin Watene-Zelezniak debut for Penrith, Tigers fullback Kurtis Rowe will get his chance in the No.1 jersey.
Injuries and misdemeanours are cruelling Laurie Daley's Origin goal
Michael Chammas Spare a thought for Laurie Daley, who has to endure the players he'd earmarked as potential Origin players miss more than 30 games between them this season - and counting.
Where the GF will be won and lost
Michael Chammas and Michael Carayannis Michael Chammas and Michael Carayannis run their eyes over the key tactics that will decide who win Sunday's showdown.
NRL 2014 Preview: Manly Sea Eagles
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Talkin' Teams and Ultimate League
Michael Chammas and Chris Boulous Join Michael Chammas and Chris Boulos for the NRL team news as it comes as well as plenty of Ultimate League chat.
Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs
Michael Chammas Without Brett Stewart, Manly are going to struggle in attack.
Rugby league
Manly overcome loss of Stewart brothers to beat South Sydney
Michael Chammas Manly were not supposed to win that game of football. Against the most convincing team of the opening round and without the Stewart brothers, Manly had no right to win their first game of the season...
NRL late mail: Martin Kennedy ready to step up for Brisbane Broncos against Sydney Roosters
Michael Chammas Former Roosters prop Martin Kennedy is expected to start against his former club on Friday night with Ben Hannant likely to miss the clash against the reigning premiers due to a hamstring injury.
Five reasons Manly can win
Michael Chammas It has been the big game experience that has helped Queensland dominate NSW at Origin level, and it will be that same factor that will help Manly overcome the Roosters.


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Here is an exciting clip of what we should see a lot of during the regular season. A quick preview of what can happen when Aaron Curry starts reacting to what is happening on the field (as opposed to thinking).
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They say hindsight is 20/20, and that's true, but that doesn't mean we can't learn from things that happened in past…. as in yesterday… as in the $150,000 tournament on DraftKings where the winner won $50,000. CURRY WITH SOME LATE ...Read More »
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Mario Batali Sighting: 2:55 P.M.
Growing up in LA, I can tell you I've had my fair share of celebrity sightings. It never phases me though. Celebrities, they're just people.
But today, walking near Washington Square Park, and staring down at the sidewalk to avoid some unsavory items, I noticed a pair of orange Converse All Stars. I thought to myself, "just like Mario Batali" as my eyes traveled up that pair of bare legs. Sure enough. My heart starting thumping. This was no Harrison Ford. This was no Britney Spears. This is a man who has inspired dozens of meals with which I've nourished myself, and those I love. Right there, in his orange high-tops! Bless him!
The best part is, thirty minutes later I saw him again, down at the playground on Sixth and Houston. New York is pretty great, isn't it?
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LOL sara kate, i had a similar mario run in once, but it was while i was working for a record label
i was in the tower at 4th and bway, and there he was, right next to me, looking at a cd by one of my artists!
i got to recommend it to him, and he bought it!
a few years later i got invited to a "thing" where he was teaching nyc's most eligible bachelors how to cook (including isaac mizrahi who is HILARIOUS!) and i asked him if he still had the cd!
he said he did, and he still loves it
how cool is life???? :-)
ha! i've seen mario batali on the street, too! i was walking on 8th street, i think (it was a few yrs ago) and i was on my cell phone, talking to my dad. i saw mario batali approaching and said to my dad, "oh my goodness, it's mario batali!" and then i leaned away from the phone, towards mario and said, "i think you're great!" and he goes "THANKS!" it was pretty funny -- and that story still comes up every once in a while...
Why don't you do a series of interviews with food people ie chefs,restaurateurs,owners of great food shops et al. and inaugurate it with Mario Batali? it would be great reading. And you could do everyday food folk too like the guy who has owned a neighborhood spot for years etc.
Most of my run-ins have been at the Greenmarkets. I must confess to scoping out the chefs and their purchases. I always love to see what they buy and from which vendors!
i'm sooooo glad i'm not the only one that does that!
i see bobby flay all the time
its kind of surprising to me that he's there so much
i guess it proves that he's not lying on his shows that he likes to shop local


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Presenting the new video song 'Maria Pitache' from upcoming action thriller movie David starring Neil Nitin Mukesh, Isha Sharwani, Vikram, Tabu, Vinay Virmani & others. This song is composed and sung by Remo Fernandes.
This movie is directed by Bejoy Nambiar (Shaitan),the plot revolves around the lives of three different David's and they are about to take a step which is going to change their lives forever.
Song: Maria Pitache
Singer: Remo Fernandes
Music: Remo Fernandes
Movie: David
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Much better. It's in stereo and I can hear it on both sides! The quality is much better too, but the constant buzzing is rather diminishing your song, see if you can clear that out, add some leads, and some bass and drums and you're good to go!


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The cliffs of Los Gigantes are one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Tenerife and the name Los Gigantes literally means 'The Giants'.
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Marvel at the colour and structure of these ancient cliffs with guaranteed views from all over the town of Santiago del Teide. From the town's modern marina, boat trips are run at regular intervals allowing an up close view of the giants.
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"Waiting for my prince's return. Hurry up, asshole."
There is a different tone to Saffron's voice and now she's making the director rethink casting her as Rapunzel, the smaller role, instead of Cinderella; it's less acerbic, he notes, and more soothing, innocent. There is an unusual sparkle in her eyes as she gazes off into space dreamily, thinking of her prince. And, in an utterly cheesy moment, she is thinking of her tall and lanky prince with the pinstriped pants, asymmetrical haircut and light brown eyes that make her melt. Never before has she felt so schmaltzy, so over-romantic, but with good reason.
He loves her.
As the stagehands help her off her tower, that is all she can think of, and the goofy smile on her face throws everyone off balance. She was petulant, snarky, obnoxious, blunt, and moody; where did she go right? How did she luck out? And, above all, how did this skinny, intellectual rockstar poet manage to get past all that?
During intermission, she glances at her reflection in the well-lit mirror, almost laughing at the sight. For months, there had been a fear in the back of her mind, a fear that Ryan would leave her for someone blonde (Those musicians tended to go for those flaxen California blondes), and here she is, looking overly ludicrous, almost laughable, in a blonde wig that does not match her naturally tanned skin tone. It might be her dark eyes that throw the entire image off- Rapunzel had always been a blue-eyed beauty in her mind (much like Valerie, as a matter of fact), not that girl staring back in the mirror.
Speak of the devil, Valerie saunters into the large and noisy dressing room, clad in a slightly frumpy Jack's Mother costume. (Valerie had the belting voice and the more mature appearance, while Saffron pulled off a starry-eyed expression, with her delicate soprano- that was why they were not double cast in this particular production.) "Alright, babe, what's the story now?" she asks, with a knowing smile, perching herself on the counter, "you're scaring everyone, and not in a good way."
Like the dreamy, slightly neurotic character she plays, Saffron replies, "He loves me... he told me before my first tower scene." She flinches as Valerie begins to squeal like Marina and hops around the poor girl for a few seconds before pulling her into an awkward embrace (the wig got in the way).
"Oh, good for you, baby, he seems like a great guy," she says sincerely, snatching Saffron's cellphone from the countertop, "Lover boy has to see you like this! Now, pout like the moody girl you are, Saffron!" Saffron gives a good glower at the little camera before they send it across the country, into Ryan's Sidekick.
At a rest stop, Ryan bursts out laughing at the very image of his Saffron, looking falsely wretched in that massive, curly wig. There's a smile somewhere there, tugging at the corners of her lips, and that makes him grin broadly. The message accompanying the picture states: "Waiting for my prince's return. Hurry up, asshole."
"Oh, she's a keeper," Spencer says with a snicker, sipping a Big Gulp and looking over Ryan's shoulder.
As the best friends make a quick phone call to Saffron, Jon eyes Brendon leaning against the bus, flip flopping his way towards him. "Hey, man, are you-"
"I'm just tired," Brendon interrupts. Really, being lethargic was a valid excuse for heartbreak, considering how the band had been bouncing from city to city, making promotions, performing at events, photo shoot after photo shoot...
Jon contemplates on some sort of sage words of wisdom he can give the boy, but, regretfully, nothing comes to mind. (He had never been the go-to man for advice, as awesome as he happened to be.) No, he decides to let Brendon fight his own battles- he was a big boy, he could get through this. A pat on Brendon's arm lets him know that at least Jon will be there.
As they load back onto the bus, Brendon tries to figure out why the hell he's fallen so hard for Miss Moody. He tells himself it is merely because she is the unattainable girl- the one who initially resented him and eventually gave her heart to Ryan. He represses all romantic thoughts of her and tries not to look so pained as Ryan hands him the phone to speak to Saffron.
"Hey, Blondie," he says, managing a grin, the image of her in that hideous (in his opinion) wig embedded in his mind.
"No fair, I don't have a stupid nickname for you!" He could picture the annoyed glare on her face and broadened his smile.
"Too bad, Sex Kitten," that nickname happened to be his favorite next to 'Miss Moody.' "How's the show going?"
"Wonderfully," she replied, "it's a shame you're not here to catch my break down scene. Rapunzel's got postpartum depression- it's fun."
"Only you would find fun in playing a chick with postpartum depression," he snickers, finding comfort in the fact that he still can mange to have a conversation with her without feeling... weird.
"Well, I'm on the cooler side of bizarre," Saffron snickers, "So, how are you doing? Still single?"
Ouch. He flinches and responds, "Oh, well, I might have this thing with one of the dancers."
Saffron clucks her tongue and he can almost hear her roll her eyes. "Of course you do; dancers are the best." Now he can hear a smile. "But, now I have to go before they yell at me for almost missing my cue the last time."
For a few seconds, Brendon glances at the phone in his hands to his good friend, now engrossed in a book. No, he doesn't feel a bit of resentment towards him, knowing that he genuinely cares for her. Perhaps, simply 'getting over it' would be best. "Wait, here, talk to Ryan before you go." He hands the Sidekick to Ryan again, and catches a mumbled 'I love you,' and though it still sends a peculiar pang to his stomach... well, he'll be fine, he knows it.
Closure. They're okay.
Note: Aw, Brendon, you're maturing. ^_^ But, again, this fic ain't over. And, damn, this is the longest fic I've written to date. Seventeen chapters!


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It is God who lets the wild apples grow, to satisfy the hungry. He showed her a wild apple-tree, with the boughs bending under the weight of the fruit. Here she took her midday meal, placing props under the boughs, and then went into the darkest part of the forest. There it was so still that she could hear her own footsteps, as well as the rustling of every dry leaf which bent under her feet. Not one bird was to be seen, not one ray of sunlight could find its way through the great dark boughs of the trees; the lofty trunks stood so close together that when she looked before her it appeared as though she were surrounded by sets of palings one behind the other. O, here was solitude such as she had never before known!


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Language(s): French
Keyword(s):Musique Concrète , Historical Electroacoustic Instruments , Electronic Music , Serialism
The German composer Karlheinz Stockhausen discusses the origin of the first electronic music studio in Cologne. He details his musical interest in sinusoidal sounds and his first recording of these sounds in France using a generator from PTT cellar (French mail and telephone service).
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Stockhausen, Karlheinz, Langlois, Philippe (2003). Aux origines du premier studio de musique électronique européen à Cologne


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Pain From Ovarian Cyst: Yes, An Ovarian Cyst Can Cause Pain And Discomfort
Many women do not know they have a cyst on their ovary until they are told by their doctor as there is often little, if any discomfort. There are times, however, when pain from ovarian cyst can alert you to the existence of the cyst. There are many different types of ovarian cysts and some types tend to cause more discomfort than others.
A functional ovarian cyst is a cyst that occurs during the normal processes that occur during a woman's menstrual cycle. Occasionally, the follicle that produces the egg each month does not form properly. It seals itself off, fluid is trapped inside and a cyst is formed. Often a functional cyst will dissolve on its own but if it does not it can cause disruptions to the menstrual cycle and painful symptoms.
Pain from ovarian cyst frequently occurs immediately prior to the onset of each monthly period or just after it ends. It is usually a dull ache in the pelvic area and may radiate down one leg or into the buttocks region. Pelvic pain may also be experienced during sexual intercourse if an ovarian cyst is present.
Many women complain of a pressure or fullness in the abdomen and pain or pressure with bowel movements or urination. Others experience breast tenderness and nausea similar to what is experienced during pregnancy. A milky vaginal discharge may also signal the presence of a functional ovarian cyst.
The pain from ovarian cyst of the complex variety can be more severe. A Cystadenoma is a type of cyst that develops on the surface of the ovary. Although they are usually benign they can grow very large and then their presence is felt. It places pressure on the organs in the abdominal area and can cause pain. If such a cyst becomes twisted, as they sometimes can, it will cause extreme pain. It may also rupture and bleeding in the abdomen is not only painful but requires medical attention. A Dermoid cyst, another type of complex ovarian cyst can also rupture with similar results.
Very often the pain from ovarian cyst is slight and often mistaken for other conditions. Pelvic pain before a period is not an uncommon occurrence for many women even under perfectly normal conditions. More severe abdominal pressure and pain is thought to be caused by something going on in the digestive track.
Quite often a functional cyst will resolve itself and many go completely unnoticed. If a function cyst is found by your doctor and if it is not bothersome, most doctors will recommend taking a wait and see approach. Combining this with holistic methods can be extremely beneficial to not only eliminate the pain that you may be experiencing, but to also get rid of the cyst naturally.
A healthy diet, exercise and weight control are all helpful for preventing and curing ovarian cysts. Keeping the body's immune system strong will help it heal itself from any abnormalities. Chronic stress can be a factor in the development of cysts as well. Making every effort to control the amount of stress in your life is very beneficial to your long term health.
Herbs and supplements are used to increase immunity and build the body's natural defenses for both eliminating and preventing both the cyst and the pain from ovarian cyst.
Frequently Asked Questions
what causes severe back pain before your period to the point of not being able to stand up straight?
the pain becomes intense when walking.
All women have some cramping before and during their periods due to the release of prostaglandins, but pain like that which you describe is never normal. See your doc to talk about possible reasons, i.e., adenomyosis, fibroids, Endometriosis. Pain should never cripple you like that; it's your body's way of saying something is wrong. A lot of women who have Endometriosis of their uterosacral nerve and surrounding region describe what you are saying, so see your gyn to be on the safe side. Good luck!
What causes Severe Abdominal Pain during your period?
I am 28 yrs old and me and my husband are trying to conceive. I started my period at age 13 and it was heavy and lasted 14 days so the doctors put me on birth control. Now I have been off of the pill for 2 1/2 years or so with no side effects until recently when we started trying to have a baby. Yesterday i missed work because i couldn't move from the couch. Pain was excruciating and i even vomited from it! Today i feel better but still am having symptoms such as sudden pains and headaches. What could be causing these symptoms.
I have a gyno appointment at the first of next month. I just want some answers before then if anyone has any experience with this. I am going to take a Fertility Home Test to see if I can get pregnant.
I know I'm not pregnant cause i took two pregnancy tests--both negative. I just took a Fertility Test at home and it is negative (which is a good thing). It doesn't show all types of infertility.
Severe period pain?
I was diagnosed with endometriosis recently when I had a laparoscopy done to determine the cause of severe pelvic pain both during my period and at other times through my cycle. I was put on the birth control pill to treat my endometriosis, however have continued to experience severe period pain and cramping with my periods, even though I'm on the pill.
I have even been taking my birth control continuously as recommended by my gyn, but I find that after 3 cycles of skipping the placebos and then having a period that instead of it being a light period with no cramping I have heavy bleeding and severe pain and cramping just like when I am not on the pill.
Does anyone else that have endometriosis and is on birth control to treat it, experience the same period pain and cramping of their periods when they are not on the pill?
I was on the pill for 7 months and it did not help me at all...I only got the side effects. I was put on birth control to stop horrible period pains and it really didn't work. I now have constant migraines and have to see a neurologist for them and my period pains go from being not so bad to the point where I pass out and vomit.


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The launch of Diageo's annual Special Releases is one of the most eagerly-awaited dates in the whisky calender, with enthusiasts and collectors around the world working themselves into a right old froth over their yearly fix of official Port Ellens, Broras and whatever other treasures have been excavated from the company's mind-boggling stock of maturing casks.
This year we have some very special treats, with Lagavulin 21 year old getting a second release five years after its acclaimed first appearance in 2007, and a 32 year old Port Ellen - both of which we don't expect to be around for very long. There's also two very special 35 year olds from Talisker and Brora - the oldest official expressions ever released by these distilleries. All this plus the latest versions of cask strength Lagavulin 12yo and unpeated Caol Ila, plus gems from Dalwhinnie and Auchroisk - this years Special Releases from Diageo are likely, once again, to be the most talked-about whiskies of the year.


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With a beautiful heart-in-a-heart design, this pendant reveals a pink heart floating inside a large clear crystal. Crafted using a special technique and an exclusive crystal cut, the pendant comes on a rhodium-plated chain. As a gift, it says a thousand words!
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Stress Management Health Center
Mom's Voice Soothes Stress, Even by Phone
Gender Differences in Reacting to Stress continued...
Males, when confronted with a threat, may be more likely to choose between fight or flight. But females with offspring in tow, or slowed by pregnancy, may have evolved to make different choices.
"You might not be able to run with a child or defend yourself without endangering both of you," Seltzer says. She adds that it might make more sense for a female to create or use a social bond to deal with a stressor, either through touch or soothing communication.
"Apparently, this hormone oxytocin reduces stress in females after both types of contact, and in doing so may strengthen bonds between individuals," Seltzer says.
Seltzer tells WebMD in an email that stress effects on boys were not addressed in this study, but experiments on young guys are under way. "The results aren't all in, but yes, boys do look different. So do girls who interact with dad instead of mom."
So would a hug from a dad, or a soothing phone call, do any good for children of either gender? "We just don't know," Pollak tells WebMD in an email. "But hormone systems between males and females may also be different. This was the very first study of its kind using the voice."
Seltzer says her team "chose to focus on girls for this particular study because the hormone oxytocin, which we think helps regulate social behavior, is typically studied in females because of its role in maternal-infant attachment."
She adds that "male children are equally interesting in their own right and will be the subjects of future work."
In addition to reducing stress, oxytocin also may strengthen bonds between people, Seltzer says.
"For years," Pollak says, "I've seen students leaving exams and the first thing they do is pull out their cell phone and make a call. I used to think, 'How could those over-attentive, helicopter parents encourage that?' But now? Maybe it's a quick and dirty way to feel better."
The fact that "a simple telephone call" could raise oxytocin levels "is really exciting," he adds.
Seltzer is testing whether other methods of communication, such as text messaging, could have the same calming effect as a phone call or hug.
"On the one hand, we're curious to see if this effect is unique to humans," she says in the news release. "On the other, we're hoping researchers who study vocal communication will consider looking at oxytocin release in other animals and applying it to broader questions of social behavior and evolutionary biology."
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SHOWS End of the WorldAndie Mazorol and Tynan Kerr are collaborative painters based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, who began working together years ago while sharing studio space. Their paintings utilize a collage approach, creating flat landscapes populated by figures with exaggerated characteristics and shifting identities. In their work, bodies stand as shells of recognizable figures or they vanish within a patterned facade, creating environments unimaginable to either author individually.
SHOWS End of the WorldBrendan Monroe was born and raised in Southern California and received his BFA from Art Center College of Design. He has exhibited internationally at galleries such as Richard Heller in Los Angeles, Galerie LJ in Paris and Faye Fleming in Geneva. Through paintings and sculptures, Monroe tells a story of a world filled with unique personalities and imaginary organisms. Monroe cultivates a taste for scientific challenges, relationships to math, the properties in physics, and the surreal.
SHOWS End of the WorldClare Rosean is an artist/illustrator based in Chicago, where she was born and raised. One word to describe her art might be traumwerk. She received her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2010, and MFA from the University of Chicago in 2012.
SHOWS End of the WorldDavid M. Cook was born in Louisville, Kentucky in the year of 1972. He's a self taught color-blind artist, primarily an illustrator
SHOWS The Doodling Show,End of the WorldGala Bent is a drawing-centric painter, working most often on paper, but also on walls in site-specific spaces and in animation. In her gouache-colored drawings, one thing becomes another, and borders are uncertain. The result is a fertile, cataclysmic landscape where constructed elements and organic patterns of flow both collide and mesh, often angling toward abstraction. Her most recent series, O Mountain, takes the singular form of a mountain as its focus. These forms become sentient characters, heaving their masses into sighs and tears. Gala was born near Detroit, raised in Northern Indiana, schooled in Buffalo, and now lives in Seattle with her husband, fellow artist Zack Bent, and three young sons. Upcoming exhibitions include G.Gibson Gallery (Seattle) and Ampersand International (San Francisco). Gala was selected to be a Jordan Schnitzer Printmaking resident this October at the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology in Oregon. See and read more at www.ggibsongallery.com
SHOWS End of the WorldJacob Markrof is late-night, sub-level, lurk-fanatic who lives for strange situations. Portland based, Jacob draws most of his influences from the rainy season, where he can pour over books on alchemy, mysticism, ancient cultures, medieval history, cults, conspiracy theory, and Magik. Through his oil paintings he combines his knowledge of these categories into regal medieval-era portraits. Jacob studied traditional animation at the School of Visual Arts in New York and graduated in 2004. It wasn't until the fall of 2010 that he found his passion for oil paintings. Self taught he creates his own form of alchemy by changing canvas, wood, and paint into portals to different dimensions.
SHOWS End of the WorldJoseph McVetty lives and works in Portland, Oregon. The skull masked participants of his drawings act out communal rituals involving new age signifiers aimed at evoking the feelings associated with uniformed homespun cult drop-outs.
SHOWS End of the WorldLeo Zarosinski is an illustrator and designer in Portland, Oregon. An avid creator, Leo spends frequent hours illustrating, printing, designing and building all sorts of stuff. His illustration work is about breaking down narratives into their most pivotal moments and giving the viewer a glimpse into a larger story
SHOWS The Doodling Show,End of the WorldHailing from the Bay Area, I currently reside in Portland, Oregon, and I hold a BFA in Illustration from Pacific Northwest College of Art. I work as a production assistant for Bent Image Lab creating storyboards, set designs, props, and puppets for stop-motion productions.
SHOWS End of the WorldPat Perry is an artist and illustrator who calls Michigan home. The lands of the north, the people he meets, and ordinary Midwestern streets have always moved him. Making drawings each day is his attempt to digest the indegistable; seemingly indescribable life experience, and the ephemeral acquaintances and scenery that is carried along with such encounters, situations and chapters. In between showing his art or working on an assortmant of creative projects, Pat travels quite frequently. Although he is happy to be able to speak and have an audience through his artwork, he does his best everyday to listen and learn from the world he lives in.
SHOWS End of the WorldSteve Seeley lives and works in Chicago. He has shown his art throughout the U.S and extensively in the Midwest. His work investigates a world where man, fascinated by outer space, has vacated earth to live in the solitude of space. In his absence, animals begin to fulfill their true destinies.These destinies include, but are not limited to, forming an alliance against man (shall he ever return), developing super hero like powers, and rocking out to heavy metal.


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This is a very cool web app/project, don't really understand what it means, I don´t know if it's a good thing to have lots of bright colored circles or not, but they do look nice. The one you see above represents advertising etc. Give it a go, and if you can read the graphic, do let me know what it means.
Via: welcome to optimism
Friday, March 28, 2008
Websites as graphs
Posted by Advertising etc at 3:18 pm 0 comments
Labels: Art Project, Fernando Luís Lara, htmlparser, processing, traer physics, web, websites as graphs
Dancefuel: online MP3 shop for DJs
Sorry I haven't been posting lately guys. Things in the agency have been pretty hectic lately in the agency, a lot of work. Anyway, hopefully I'll be able to do some posting this weekend.
I start with this website, it's a great resource if you fancy yourself as a bit of a DJ, or even if you just like dance music. Have a great weekend :)
Posted by Advertising etc at 12:48 pm 0 comments
Labels: dance music, dj, dj resources, download, mp3, music, online, online shop, web
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Vespa: Jump
I love this new Vespa Ad. In my opinion it gets the true Vespa spirit across perfectly.
Agency: Dentsu Canada
Creative Director: Glen Hunt
Art Directors: Deborah Prenger, Carson Ting
Copywriters: Glen Hunt, Matt Williamson
Agency Producer: Amanda Loughran
Account Services: Natalie Vonlanthen-Choi, Sharon Hill
Production Company: Crush Inc, Toronto (Canada)
Director: Sean Cochrane
Director of Photography: John Lindsay
Executive Producer: Jo-ann Cook
Producer: Stephanie Pennington
Design/Animation/CG: Crush Inc, Toronto
Editorial: Mark Paiva, School Editing, Toronto (Canada)
Music & Sound Design: Grayson Matthews, Toronto (Canada)
Via: glossy
Posted by Advertising etc at 10:55 am 5 comments
Labels: advertising, animation, Carson Ting, Crush Inc, Deborah Prenger, Dentsu Canada, Glen Hunt, illustration, John Lindsay, Matt Williamson, School Editing, Sean Cochrane, tv commercial, Vespa
Friday, March 14, 2008
Awareness Test
I don´t know if you guys know this one, anyway, give it a go, it's quite fun, specially for such a serious matter.
Thanks to Marcos
Posted by Advertising etc at 12:26 pm 3 comments
Labels: Awareness test, interactive, look out for cyclists, social causes, think, transport for london, web
Nike: My better is better
I love the concept behind this campaign, and the music, fantastic, some nice photography direction to.
Agency: Wieden + Kennedy, Portland (USA)
Executive Creative Directors: Jelly Helm, Steve Luker
Creative Directors: Tyler Whisnand, Mike McCommon
Copywriter: Caleb Jensen
Art Director: Taylor Twist
Agency Executive Producer: Ben Grylewicz
Agency Producer: Shannon Worley
Assistant Producer: Natalie Montgomery
Production Company: Epoch Films, Los Angeles (USA)
Director: Stacy Wall
Executive Producer: Jerry Solomon
Producer: Marc Marrie
Editor: Lucas Eskin
Post-Production: Mad River Post (USA)
Audio Post-Production: Lime Studios, Santa Monica (USA)
Mixer: Loren Silber
Effects: RIOT - Klaus
Color Correction: Stefan Sonnenfeld @ Co. 3
Titles/Graphics: Buck
Talent: LaDanian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Steve Nash, Kevin Durant, Brandon Roy, Diana Taurasi, Matt Holliday, Kyle Harrison; Ryan Powell, Landon Donovan, Hope Solo, Abby Wambach, Pete Carroll
Music: Saul Williams "List of Demands"
Record Label: Cornerstone/Fader
Sound Design: Lime
Sound Designer: Loren Silber
Via: Wieden+Kennedy Studio
Posted by Advertising etc at 11:18 am 2 comments
Labels: Caleb Jensen, Epoch Films, list of demands, my better is better, nike, nike sparo trainning, Saul Williams, Stacy Wall, Taylor Twist, tv commercial, w+k, wieden+kennedy portland
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Tipping the pot
Great spoof of the Guinness ad.
Agency: AKQA
Executive Creative Director: James Hilton
Writer: Colin Byrne
Account Director: Rowena Minhas
Agency Producer: Emily Bull
Production co.: Mustard, London (UK)
Director: Dom Bridges
Producer: Lucy Hayes
Edit: Cut and Run
Editor: Nathan Perry Greene
Post Production: Smoke and Mirrors
Telecine: Smoke and Mirrors
Media Agency: Cake
Via: CR Blog
Posted by Advertising etc at 4:15 pm 0 comments
Labels: AKQA, cake, Colin Byrne, Cut and Run, Dom Bridges, dominoes, Emily Bull, guinness, James Hilton, Lucy Hayes, Mustard, Pot Noodle, Rowena Minhas, Smoke and Mirrors, spoof, tipping the pot
Hearing test
I think this one is brilliant. Check it out and let me know your thoughts.
Thanks to Filipa.
Posted by Advertising etc at 3:56 pm 2 comments
Labels: children, hearing test, interactive, Oslo Health, red cross, social causes, web
Benetton: Africa Works
This is a website that helps you understand the impact and importance that micro-credit has for people in Africa. Behind the program is famous Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour.
In the words of Staci Smith who kindly sent me this project:
"Late in 2007, Benetton began documenting the progress of the loan recipients through the images of photographer James Mollison. Mollison's photos spotlight a diverse group of entrepreneurs including a fisherman, a decorator, a musician, a farmer, and a boxer. In keeping with Benetton's commitment to social advocacy, the images are featured on billboards and print ads in the company's new "Africa Works" global communications campaign. Benetton's hope is that these everyday people will become tangible symbols of an Africa that uses the dignity of work to fight poverty and take back responsibility for creating its own future"
Do check it out, it's for a very worthy cause.
Thanks to Staci Smith
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Labels: Africa, Africa Works, Benetton, James Mollison, poverty, social causes, web, Youssou N'Dour


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Talk Amongst Yourselves [WhoSay.com]
I just stumbled across this web site today called WhoSay.com (via Tom Hanx). Am I the last person to know about this site or is this a fairly new thing? Why haven't I heard about it before? Anyone know anything about this service or find it interesting/fun/legit?
If you're not aware, it's basically Pinterest for celebrities. Famous people have a profile and they post stuff about themselves and their life (e.g. home videos, pics or writings about daily activities, travels, etc.). I've played with it for about 5 minutes and feel like it might be fun to lurk for a while.
Any thoughts?
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I stumbled on it a while ago with Neil Gaiman who I follow online. I haven't really looked into who else uses it and figure I might want to stop even following Neil Gaiman as most of his photos I've seen posted on his Tumbler or blog.


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We saw and experienced a lot in a short amount of time. An excellent sampler of the city and its environs.
Montreal, Canada
My Rating
The guide and driver were competent. Mother Nature cooperated as we had a sunny day to leaf peep.
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Transfer VHS to DVD
Have some old memories on tape that you'd like to transfer to DVD? Here's how.
A: You'll need a computer that has a DVD recorder and Honest Technology's VHS to DVD 5.0, for Windows computers ($50; honestech.com) or Roxio Easy VHS to DVD, for old-school, non- Intel Macs ($60; roxio.com).
To improve your video, turn down the sharpness just a tad on your VCR, and capture the video with the software's highest video quality. One hour of video recorded at DVD quality takes about 1.5 gigabytes of space, so plan ahead.
There's no easy way to do it without your computer. Long, long ago — way back in 2008 — stores such as Walmart and Best Buy stocked DVD recorders that had VCRs attached, so you could press "Play" on the VCR and "Record" on the DVD recorder and easily copy your home movies to DVD.
Not the case today, when watching movies is as checking out your cable box's video on demand or streaming Netflix movies to your TV via the Internet.
Those DVD-VCR combos were easy to use, but my favorite device for copying VHS tapes to DVD was the Sony DVDirect MC5. Connect it to your VCR, pop in a recordable DVD and watch the DVDirect's screen as your tape was digitized. But it's 2010, so you can't easily find a new DVDirect MC5, either.
Ah, progress.
Have you done this before? Share your ideas on easily getting your VHS tapes to DVD.
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No more rhinoplasties!
So we have talked about putting a bagel in your forehead, crazy reverse high-heels, big hats but how about something that will no longer require a rhinoplasty? Well the Japanese thought it was good, so let's take it into consideration. This Japanese Nose Straightener is slipped into your nostrils and then the supports on either […] [Read More]
Shallow sportsmanship
Sports can get a little physical, from getting tackled to an all-out team on team fight. However, one soccer game got a little too physical. In Murray, Utah one angry player takes it out on the referee and will forever be guilty. Ricardo Portillo, 46, was refereeing in a soccer league when he issued a […] [Read More]
Concrete jungle with the crew
It's Sunday and all the newspapers are putting out their biggest issue of the week while I am sitting in my room trying to think of something to blog on. Now, my teacher may get mad at me for using I so much or not making this post newsworthy enough, but this post needs to […] [Read More]
Photo Gallery: 48th Annual Maple Festival
Schoharie County might not contain much but the casual tractor in the road and corn field. However, every once and a while something good comes out of the little place. Mostly happening in Cobleskill, but that's not too far from the rest of the county, so that's good. This past Saturday, the 48th Annual Maple […] [Read More]
A whole new world
So if you were getting bored of this planet then you might be in luck. Although, I don't know when you would be able to move there because I am sure they wouldn't let civilians move here quite yet. As of earlier this week, two new planets were found named Kepler-62e and Kepler-62f. They are […] [Read More]
To tree or not to tree?
Everyone dies. It's a sad thought, but the truth. However, there can be something good coming out of this, sounds weird already doesn't it? Well with this new invention you can actually help others when you die. So, the question is to tree or not to tree? This is the question because there is a […] [Read More]
Autism spoke
Everyone knows that April is Autism Awareness Month. Whether you donate to your own personal charities or go to your local grocery store and donate another dollar at the end of your order, you are supporting a good cause. But is every charity really helpful in contributing to this awareness? Three years ago Autism Speaks put […] [Read More]
Breaking the law for art
Have you ever wondered what it would look like from the top of one of the Seven Wonders of the World? Well so have these three Russians, who decided to go pretty far out of their way to chase their dream. Vitaly Raskalov, and two other Russians were the people who decided to climb the […] [Read More]
Modern Toilet
And judging by the headline you probably think Modern Toilet is some new toilet just came out, no. This is actually the name of a restaurant in Japan, and a quite popular one at that. Right when you walk up to the restaurant a huge toilet is welcoming you as it hangs off the front […] [Read More]
Photo Gallery: Plastics in the household
In the past week I have been blogging on very environmental friendly topics ever since I had heard about garbage island. However, I believe it is necessary that certain topics like this are discussed so that it comes to people's attentions and makes them more aware of their recycling habits. Certain types of plastics are used to make different containers such […] [Read More]
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Need a way to cool off with your friends on a hot summer afternoon? Check out these games for instant summer fun.
Count your cubes before they melt!
Seaside bowling has its advantages like bare feet allowed, the alley's free, and there's an unlimited supply of pins.
Tag teams are guaranteed a splashing good time in this pool game.
Try this get-wet jump rope game to cool off this summer.
Jazz up jump rope with a splash of water
Don't be surprised if this sponge-toss game turns into an all-out water battle.
How do you get kids outside and active when it feels too hot to move? Just add water -- as we've done with these four super-cool (off) group games.
Kids love to make noise and use a hose. And you need the lawn and garden watered. Now everyone can win.
Beat the heat on a hot summer day with these toddler-friendly kiddie-pool games.
Everyone gets wet in this aquatic adaptation of musical chairs.


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Half the page seems to use metagame as some strange sort of synonym for strategy. It seems very misguided to me. Metagaming specifically refers to taking factors external to the game state itself into consideration.
In the context of chess:
- playing X because it's a good move, is playing the game chess, not playing the metagame
- playing X explicitly because it is an unusual opening you think you are more familiar with than your opponent could be considered metagaming
- playing Y against X because you know good responses to most variations in this line is using a well known strategy (for instance the Sicilian defense), not metagaming
- playing Z as a response to X, not particularly because it is a good move, but because you have analysed your opponent's habits and found that he tends to get tired and blunder in long games, is considered metagaming
- trading your bishop for a rook because you consider a rook to be a more valuable piece is basic strategy, not metagaming
- sacrificing your queen to force a mate is a tactical combination, not metagaming
- trading queens off the board because it increases the chance of a draw is a strategy known as simplification, not metagaming
- trading queens off, explicitly because you consider yourself a stronger in the endgame than in the midgame, is playing to your own strengths, at best borderline metagaming
- trading queens off, because you know your opponent is desperate for a win and might make dubious moves to avoid a draw would be metagaming
- preparing disproportionately to play against a specific opening, because you think many people might be playing it after famous_player_A beat famous_player_B with it in a very spectacular game, would be metagaming
A few of the lines on the page I would have preferred to change are:
- Chess has a metagame, evolved over eons of play. One might say that the metagame is the game. —- Knowing lines well are important in chess, but this is to know the game itself, not the metagame.
- Go, having existed for thousands of years with one of the simplest rulesets in the board-game world, is even more purely metagame. —- This doesn't even make sense. Emergent complexity has very little to do with metagame.
- Anyone who's played Ticket To Ride knows how important the little two-train and three-train routes into Las Vegas can become, and experienced players will often fight over who nabs those routes on turns two and three. —- A particular route being particularly valuable or scarce is not metagame, unless the reasons it was popular were something external to the game itself.
- Counting cards at blackjack that is, counting cards without getting caught is two levels of metagame for the price of one. —- Counting cards, illegal or not, has nothing to do with metagaming, it's just higher-level strategy.
So; yay or nay to trying to distinguish between strategy and metagaming?
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really be in the article? I'm hestitant to delete it entirely just on my own say-so, but it's a core game mechanic, not something that arose in the metagame. It took a while for the name "spycheck" to become universal, but "use the flamethrower to check for spies" is one of the core mechanics of the pyro's intended design, and people were doing in beta. They even had to buff pyros after the community got good enough at identifying spies, so that pyros could still be useful when their spychecking skill stopping being quite as vital as before.
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Isn't it just an example for how player strategies tend to evolve, and a game can rebalance itself? In that case, I'd say it belongs here.
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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > Desires of the Heart
Chapter 34 Reviews
Right in front of me
I couldn't stop laughing as Gerard and I exited the convience store. We had just gone out to get some popcorn, ice cream, and other bad junk foods for our friends when the clerk decided to hit on Gerard. Now normally I suppose girlfriends are supposed to get angry and upset with other girls try to hit on their guys, but I'm not exactly a normal girlfriend.
The blonde (no offense to my sister Maggie) bimbo tried in vain to get his attention from the second we had walked in. She followed him around the 7/11 like a puppy, told him about everything he looked at (making sure to bend ALL the way over as she picked each item up), shot me some rather horrifying glares, and made sure to inform Gerard that she would help him with anything he need. ANYTHING. While I was getting some milk, she put Gerard in a death grip while he was debating between gum flavors, and somehow she even made the death grip sexual. She even repeatedly dropped obvious hints that she was single and that she loved guys who knew how to stay up late (if Gerard knew what she meant).
I could barely stifle my laughter as she placed another hand on a VERY uncomfortable looking Gerard's chest and whispered something in his ear. Then, she proceeded to lean very far over the counter so her cleavage was basicly hanging out of her shirt when we purchased our lovely foods. To say the least, it was like watching a porn show in the middle of a gas station store, and I'd be lying if I said I did anything to help the situation. It was just too damn funny and I was about to roll over in stitches as we strolled down the streets in the moonlight.
"God," Gerard scowled angrily, "What a freaking whore!"
"I dunno Gee, I think you two were made for each other." I giggled and fixed my grip on the bag I was holding so we wouldn't lose half of our food to the sidewalk.
"Oh shut up," He snarled. "And watch it with that bag, you'll drop everything if you aren't careful."
I broke into another fit of laughter much to Gerard's confusion. I managed to contain myself enough to help him understand things. "Why? If I lose my things we could always go back and buy more. I'm sure your new friend would be more than happy to see you!"
I have never seen a more skilled eye roll than Gerard's.
"You know, she was kind of pretty." Gerard suddenly said and got a thoughtful look. "And she was a lot more keen on being with me than you were for awhile. I doubt I'd have to kidnap her best friend to-" At this point I placed a hand over his mouth.
"Okay," I rolled my eyes, "Point taken. Though you weren't so keen on being my best friend until after you almost killed me."
I let go of his hand, and he grinned at me. "On which occasion are we talking about?"
Cue another eye roll from yours truly. "Oh ha freaking ha, vampire. I almost got you a few times as well. You're just lucky Frank knocked out Brenda when he crashed through warehouse window. Otherwise, she wouldn't have gotten kidnapped and I would have staked his ass, followed by yours." Gerard's eyes got a little wide as he processed that thought. I was a little shocked by it too.
"So basically," He began carefully, "The only reason we're together is because of Frank."
We both stopped walking. I turned and stared at Gerard, who was already staring at me.
"He can never know," We whispered simultaneously.
After that we walked on in silence for a little while, but that of course didn't last. After five minutes Gerard went back to his old self and wrapped his arm around my waist. I couldn't suppress the smile that formed on my lips when he did that, and despite my sarcastic nature, I got that fuzzy feeling inside. That is, until some guy turning towards us on a corner started screaming. Yeah, it's like 3am and this guy just starts screaming. It may not be late for Gee and I, but it's sure hella late for everyone else who doesn't operate on the nocturnal schedule.
"Dude, what the fuck?!" I heard Gerard shout to the guy as we approached him. He was wearing all black and had a silver cross on. At seeing Gerard and I get closer, he screamed even louder (if possible).
"SHUT UP!" I yelled above him and through a hand over the punk's mouth. "Thank you!"
He looked terrified and I noticed him eye Gerard's arm around my waist. I calmly took my hand off of his mouth but stared at him pointedly, daring him to scream again.
"Now what the fuck was that about? People are sleeping." I made a grand gesture to all of the buildings around us with their lights turned off. The guy inhaled a sharp breath.
"You're Lily Giordono, aren't you?" He questioned furtively. I nodded. "B-but that's Gerard Way! With a different hair color!" The guy pointed at Gerard.
"Yes, and you're bad a color coordination, now can we please stop stating the obvious?" I said sarcastically. Then, Captain Obvious decided to pull out something that cleared everything up. He reached into his coat and brought out a stake.
"Oh." I found was the only thing I could squeak out. Gerard shifted uncomfortably next to me.
"Lily, you're the best hunter Jersey has. He's the vampire you've been after the longest too. Don't let this scum twist your head." The guy warned. I rolled my eyes.
"Look, Gerard isn't 'twisting my head' as you put it. He's my boyfriend." I finished and a look of horror unfolded across the idiot's face. Cue more eye rolling and Gerard getting increasinly uncomfortable with the situation. I could pretty much feel the awkwardness coming off of him in vibes. It didn't help that our friend here was giving poor Gerard the biggest death glare ever.
"How dare you do this to the best Hunter in New Jersey . Hell, how dare you do this to the best hunter this side of the country. You conniving huntress seducing murderer!" He pointed a finger at Gerard. I giggled. Both boys's eyes shot to me.
"Sorry, it's just you make it sound like Gerard has all this power over me and like he just walked right up to me shirtless after like an eternity of fighting with me and said 'LOVE ME'." I tried in vain to stifle my laughs as I finished. Our pal here didn't seem to find this funny, nope, not in the least. He instead seemed to get more pissed off just by hearing me not explain how it happened. In fact, not a second after I finished laughing, he lunged at Gerard with his stake.
Two minutes and thirty seconds later, we have one severely bruised amateur hunter clad in waaayyy too much black for anyone's good lying in the middle of the sidewalk tied up hogstyle.
"Do you think I was too hard on him?" I asked Gerard as we stood above the wacko.
"I dunno, I think you overdid it a bit on the beating. He was only trying to look out for you, but, I must admit, using his own shoelaces to tie him up was a nice touch." Gerard conceded and I grinned.
"Yeah, well that's you get for trying to stake my boyfriend. Whoever you are." I said, just realizing that I didn't even know his name.
"Henry! My name is Henry!" His mop of brown covered his face as he struggled to yell out his name.
"Cool, well bye, Henry! The conniving huntress seducing murderer and I need to get home so we can ironically watch Buffy on tivo." I said and waved goodbye as Gerard and I started heading off.
"EVERYONE WILL FIND OUT ABOUT THIS! YOU ARE A DEAD MAN, WAY! DEAD!" Henry shouted futiley. Gerard stopped for a moment and turned back around. Then, he placed a hand over his heart and waited.
"Hmm, no beat." Gerard shrugged and then turned back around on his heel before we headed back off down the street. Our walk didn't go much further though.
"Fuck!" I swore as my shopping bag tore, spilling all of it's food everywhere. Judging by Gerard's expression, I think he was more upset over it than me.
"Hey, what took you guys so long?" Mikey asked as we entered our apartment to find most of our friends sprawled out in our living room, watching television.
"Some crazy fanboy of Lily's tried to kill me." Gerard sighed as he placed both the grocery bags on the counter because I was no longer allowed to carry them.
"Yeah and then Gerard got a taste of his own medicine," I laughed. Mikey looked at me quizzically. "The blonde clerk pretty much raped him with her eyes."
"And you just stood there?" Mikey asked, appalled. I nodded. "Twice," I added with a smirk.
"She was too busy laughing her ass off by the frozen foods section, both times," Gerard lamented.
"I was hoping you'd gain a new understanding about sexually harassing others." I joked and kissed the corner of his mouth. He didn't let it stop there though. Gerard grabbed my waist and pulled me closer to him so he could deepen the kiss. After a moment or so, Mikey coughed. Gerard finally let me go but not without placing one last peck on my cheek.
"Ugh...could you guys please PDA somewhere else?" I heard Brandy groan from a couch in the living room.
"Well, this is our apartment." Gerard reminded her and started pulling food out of the grocery bags.
"Hmm...Well you should still cut down on the 'lets see who can shove their tongue the farthest down the other's throat' games while we're all here." She said easily and went back to watching some gameshow.
"Say," I said looking around. "Where's Kat and Frank? Usually, he's made a joke about Gerard or I by now."
"He decided to take Kat on an impromptu date." Ray answered and I couldn't help but notice everyone snicker.
"Impromptu?" I raised an eyebrow.
"She fell asleep on the couch in the other apartment and he decided to 'kidnap' her." Mikey clarified and a huge smile spread on his lips.
"He even went so far as to blindfold her and tie her hands up." Alisha added from beside Brandy.
"Oh," I said quietly and put the rest of the food away. It only took about five minutes after that to realize that there was no chance in hell that I was going to get to watch Buffy because Brandy and Lea were so engrossed in whatever gameshow they were watching that when Alisha reached over for the remote so she could turn the volume up, Lea all but viciously maimed Alisha's hand.
"I say we go back to our room," Gerard suggested and started leading us away quickly. Just as we shut the door I heard someone shout, "USE PROTECTION!"
I rolled my eyes and looked over at Gerard. "Why so eager to escape the mayhem that is our friends?"
"I wanted to talk to you about something." He said looking serious.
"Gee, if you're planning on breaking up with me I'd have to say, you're really bad at timing things. I mean you've got me living with you, I'd say-" I was cut off by Gerard shouting.
"No, no, no, no!" He yelled. "I would never break up with you! I would have figured that marking you was proof of that."
I placed a hand on his face and kissed him softly. "I know," I reassured. "I was only joking."
He exhaled a breath in relief. "I'd just hate it if you ever thought that I didn't love you."
"Gerard, I know you love me, and I love you more than anyone or anything in this world." I consoled. "Now, what did you want to talk to me about?"
"Well, you see," He began tentatively. "Back when we first kidnapped Brandy and Brenda, I asked Brandy some things."
"Okayyyy," I said, thoroughly confused.
"And one of those things was her reason." Gerard continued carefully.
"Her reason for... ?" I waited for him to fill in the blank.
"I asked her, her reason for hunting vampires." He finished and looked straight me. My entire body tensed up as I realized what he was getting at.
"You want to know why I hunt vampires?" I asked, barely above a whisper. Gerard nodded. "That's kind of a random thing to ask, don't you think?"
"Not really," He shrugged. "That Henry guy reminded me of it."
"Oh," Was all I could find myself able to say. I turned my eyes away from Gerard's and then sighed. "It's complicated."
"I'm not getting any older," He said indifferently.
"When I was 9 Beckett killed my mom. Right in front of me."
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Pre-Trial Practice: Pleadings and Discovery
The foundation for any successful case is laid during the pleading and pre-trial investigation (or so-called "discovery") phase. This course will focus on proper investigation techniques and a myriad of other things important to building a winning case. Students will learn how to draft court pleadings; obtain incriminating documents from the other side; take a probing deposition of the opposing side's critical witness; prepare your own witnesses to have their deposition taken; respond when the opposing side refuses to provide you with important evidence. The class will also discuss the many rules that govern whether a variety of common documents are "discoverable," things such as medical and employment records; expert reports; witness statements; attorney "work product;" accident reports; personal diaries; and more. After taking this course, students will appreciate the importance of pretrial preparation and be much better equipped to undertake this vital phase of litigation work.
Enrollment is limited to third year law students. To receive priority enrollment, certificate students must sign up with the Program Director at least two weeks prior to the course registration period.
|2 Credits
|Fall 2008


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Powder Pointe condominiums are ideally located across from Park City Mountain Resort's lower parking lot, a short walk to First Time and Three King lifts. Supermarkets, movie theaters, and sport shops, as well as Starbucks and 7-11, are within a few blocks' walk, and historic Main Street is a couple of minutes away on the free shuttle. The 17th tee box at Park City Municipal Golf Course is directly across the street fr om Powder Pointe. A stop for the free citywide shuttle route is just steps from the complex.
This 850 square feet non-smoking one bedroom one bathroom condominium was completely upgraded for the 2009 ski season, and has a queen bed which accommodate two guests. Located two blocks from Park City Mountain Resort; one mile from historic Main Street, this unit boasts fabulous mountain views.Amenities include wood
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