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I've been reading up on clomid and found that a lot of people buy it off the Internet without a doctors Rx just to TTC twins on purpose. That's crazy!!
Oh and Christina, idk if it matters but I've also had 2 losses in the last couple of months.
I've been reading up on clomid and found that a lot of people buy it off the Internet without a doctors Rx just to TTC twins on purpose. That's crazy!!
Oh and Christina, idk if it matters but I've also had 2 losses in the last couple of months.
Oh sheesh !! I didn't even know that was possible...lol, I'm nervous to use it even with a prescription (still hoping it doesn't come to that). I can't imagine risking the serious side effects without a dr's approval and supervision...just not worth it imo.
Kelly I remember cd3 bloodwork and 7dpo (to confirm that I ovulated) and there might've been more, but this mommys brain is moosh. I was charting/temping and using OPK's as well. Fun times
Amber I am sorry hun Have they been able to give you a reason? Although I know sometimes there is no reason, that it just happens
and it is very, very easy to get Clomid online. It is actually cheaper than here in the U.S. too!!
They weren't able to tell me exactly why I can't stay pregnant but both times my progesterone and thyroid were out of wack so I assume its because of that. I'm sure my age isn't helping either.
Omw...just looked it up...less than $30 for 2months worth of 100mg tabs...how is that legal, or is it? How would you even know that's what you're getting? LOL, I put it in "my cart" to see if they'd prompt for a prescription number, they didn't, but they added 4 viagra pills as a free bonus .
Sorry for the tangent !
What a great conversation, mind if I jump in?
I actually got all of my IVF meds from overseas pharmacies (in the UK), and even though the did require a prescription, they were the exact same brands/meds and about 1/4 the price of what I have paid in the states. They have legislation in Europe that still strictly ensures quality but limits the profit that companies can make off medications, keeping the prices incredibly low. It seriously saved me about $5000. Enjoy that viagra!
We did 4 IUIs before going to IVF, first was unmonitored, the other 3 were monitored with 100mg Clomid and injectables. If you want to go the unmonitored route, you can also check E2 levels to get an idea of maturing follicles. There is an increased risk of multiples with Clomid, so I always felt better with monitoring. The Clomid did change my O date a little, and it can also cause false + on OPK, so I think you are supposed to wait a certain amount of time after your last Clomid to start OPKs. Good luck to you, hopefully this is just what you need for a sticky little bean!
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I've done 5 IUIs with medication (two resulted in early pregnancy loss, and three did not lead to pregnancy). Four cycles were with Clomid and one was with Femara, and both were with a trigger shot. I do ovulate on my own, but have random anovulatory cycles. With Clomid, I had anywhere between 1-4 follicles. My RE exlained to me that the trigger shot helps to release multiple eggs (normally once an egg is released, any smaller follicles stop developing). Clomid does increase egg production, and it's possible to release more than one on your own, but it's much more likely when the trigger shot is also involved. My highest cycle, with four eggs plus trigger, was one of my pregnancy/early miscarriage cycles. My other loss was with two eggs from Femara. So I would say that most of the time, multiple follies don't lead to multiple pregnancies although the chances are much higher than in a non-medicated cycle, and I'd say without a trigger shot multiples are much less likely.
I would not want to do Clomid without monitoring, definitely.
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We did 3 rounds of Clomid 100mg, on days 5-9 to conceive DS2. I was ovulating on my own most cycles, but was having random length cycles (anywhere from 25-65 days) and had super short 6-8 day luteal phases with lots of random spotting. My ob wanted to try Clomid in the hopes that it would cause a "stronger" ovulation which would lead to higher progesterone production and longer LP so the pregnancy could implant before my body was trying to shed the lining. I'm convinced that low progesterone was the cause of our previous losses. First round was a bust. The second round, we did hyperstimulate, and my ob had me do a cycle of bc pills to shrink the cyst. I felt sooo defeated! Third round was a charm. With the Clomid, I still tended to O late-ish, like CD20-24. When I did get pg with DS2 I O'd on CD23. I started progesterone supps at 3dpo thru 12 weeks. I had a lot of bright red bleeding early on and just knew it was over. To our surprise, the 7 week u/s showed 2 sacs. one had a fetal pole, yolk sac and a hb but the other was empty and appeared it had stopped growing around 5 weeks. Later u/s confirmed that somehow, I passed the underdeveloped sac and still had a healthy baby in the other! Here we are a year later with our beautiful little guy. I hope it all works perfectly for you. Also, a little note about the preseed...a little bit goes a loooong way!! It does work awesome though!
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I second gwenn and don't recommend doing fertility drugs without a dr monitoring you! Some people might be ok but iu might go through a bunch of cycles without it working and have no idea or worse you could have hyperstimulaton or another complication like that. Or they could send you the wrong thing and that would be bad too. So good thing it doesn't sound like that is the route you are going! I just wanted to get that out just in case someone else is thinking about it and reading this.
I got my femara from the Costco pharmacy (you don't need a membership to use the pharmacy) and with no insurance coverage it was only $6 for 1 month. So maybe shop around at the pharmacies? I heard that clomid is supposed to be cheaper than femara.
Re the breastfeeding question:
I'm struggling with this as well. We got pregnant with my first after the 2nd of 2 cycles of clomid/IUI. We were hoping we could do it this time around without help but we've been trying since last July and no luck so far (except for an early miscarriage in Dec). I'm 39 so we don't want to wait any longer than we need to.
I've looked up everything I can on clomid and breastfeeding and the bottom line is no one knows- they haven't even studied how much of it winds up in breastmilk. Our RE will let us do it, but it makes me nervous and for that reason we've been doing unmedicated IUI's. The thing that really bothered me is that I did find info that the clomid can stay in your system for as long as 5 weeks, and also info that it can be used in men at lower doses than it's used in women (our toddler is a boy). So I've decided not do chance it (it's probably perfectly fine- but the possibility of a subtle effect on his reproductive system bothers me). We've been doing unmedicated IUI's until I can convince myself to wean him (he's 21 months and I'd much rather he decided when it was time to stop than me).
Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
I don't think anyone would suggest just taking fertility drugs all willy-nilly and not confirming that you are ovulating. That would be very dangerous.
We never triggered though because of the increased chance of multiples. This mama has no interest in a multiple pregnancy, the thought scares the beejisus out of me!
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I wonder what the chances of multiples with just clomid are vs clomid and trigger are.
I hate to come in here and be the hammer, but I think a little reality check may be needed. Multiples are nothing to mess with, just remember the more babies you get pregnant with the more chance there is to not bring those babies home. I am one of the lucky ones...and I lived in the hospital for 6 weeks when my trio tried to be born at just 25 weeks along. During my pregnancy...and many times since, lots of Momma's lost their babies or had to make the horrible decision to reduce to try and save some. Please if you are going to use meds be monitored by a professional. The only thing worse than not getting pregnant is getting pregnant with too many babies and end up having them born too soon. Think about all the possible outcomes not just the one you want.
Sorry ladies I really don't want to upset any of you.
Reality checks are good and even better from a btdt momma (((hugs)))...my mil babysits for a family who had a very different outcome with their trio, it's heartbreaking . I've been reading online and I'm surprised at how many drs seem to prescribe clomid without monitoring or even confirming that it's necessary .
I'm hoping no one read into my comment about looking up clomid without a prescription...I'm too cautious to use otc progesterone cream...fertility meds are a scary thought for me and I'm hoping I can sustain a pg without them. Honestly, if it comes to using meds I'm going to ask my dr about femara...the probability for multiples is lower from my understanding and it has less side effects. Thoughts on that are appreciated .
Katrina, you're right, my ideal outcome would probably not be reality...I sure wouldn't go to extra lengths to get multiples yet if it happened we would be scared but excited and hope for the best while planning for, well, not the best...thanks for the check momma !
Eta...I think it's fun to talk about and hope for twins...it's the little girl in me, so if I seemed flippant that's not the case, lol, I'm still secretly hoping fairies and unicorns really exist too but of course my adult self knows better ?
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Thanks for taking it just how I meant it...I love you ladies, and I would HATE to see any of you (well anyone at all for that matter) go through babies born too early to survive or that have to live months and months in a NICU and then may or may not have lifelong issues due to their prematurity. It is so sad, not at all anyone's dream experience...even in a positive case like mine, once we got them to 31 weeks and couldn't hold them off any longer I didn't get to hold my babies for 4 days and they had nurses doing my job for over a month while they were in the NICU.
Amber...hoping it doesn't deter anymore questions you might have about clomid/femara and multiples!! Definitely don't feel judged/criticized for hoping for twins...totally legit desire and I would *love* to see it work out perfectly for you from beginning to end !
I am so hoping with everything in me that you get a sticky bfp with your first med cycle this summer !! Are you going to chart between now and then? Will you be seeing your RE again or just having him call in the prescription when you're ready? I hope it goes by quickly for you...summer usually does make time go by faster . Thinking of you!
I hope my posts didnt come across that we are specifically trying for twins. Ever since I was 6 I have wanted twins. And now that I, unfortunately, am having fertility issues and need meds to help me along....I would to totally happy with twins. I would also be totally happy with one too!! My RE will be monitoring me during my medicated cycles.
Kelly- I wanted to continue to temp and chart but dd has been a little devil at night time as soon as I'm able to get an accurate temp then I will start again. But I don't want to waste my opk's. my RE said to just contact her when I'm ready to start clomid. We have to get DH's sperm analyzed first though and he is dragging his feet big time on that.
My dh said he's not willing to do an SA at this point. Thankfully, our RE said he doesn't have to anyway since we don't seem to have a problem getting pg just staying pg. I understand it's not a picnic and they feel pressure to perform (I'm sure they feel their manhood is riding on that one test) but it does make me smile considering the invasive tests and procedures women go through to have a baby (infertile or not). I'm not minimizing...just bringing out the humor in it . I hope your dh is willing to get it done soon so you can be beyond this part of it!
Praying your little one starts sleeping better so you can temp again...2yr molars maybe?
I'm surprised how easily your doctor is giving you clomid. My dr made me do a series of things even though I do not O on my own and when all of it still didnt work she was reluctant to give it to me BECAUSE of multiples. I had to sit through 2 lectures about the dangers to my health, etc. she doesn't ask for ultrasounds mid cycle either just blood work on day 21. It's very interesting how different doctors are.
I thought of another question....
Is there any sense in tracking my ovulation now since it seems like, from what I've read, clomid changes your O day? From tracking before, I usually O'd on cd13 14 or 15 but since I'll be taking clomid this will change, right?
As long as you are getting ultrasounds to know when for sure you are ready to trigger and get down to business, you don't need to temp or chart or do any of that stuff....unless you just want to. Ultrasounds and trigger shots are way way way more accurate in letting you know what is going on.
My RE didn't mention doing a trigger shot. I will get an ultrasound on cd4 and cd 12,13 or 14 and then she will tell me when to start OPKs and then we are to DTD for 3 days following a positive OPK. I'm worried that if I get an ultrasound on cd14 that it'll be too late since I usually O ringht about that time.....unless clomid changes that.
I would skip the day 4 ultrasound and do day 12 and 14. Or do all 3, but 12 and 14 will tell you how many mature follies you have and how close to ovulation you are. I usually ovulated on day 15,16,17 on Clomid.
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In the quote I used at the end of the last part was "[...] he seems to have been a hero of legend without a clear genealogy or location [...]". This is what those of the 'mythical or folkloric Arthur' camp use as another piece of evidence. It very well could be an indication, but the reason could also be because a historic Arthur was either from a part of Britain whose genealogies didn't survive because of early 'Anglo-Saxon' dominance (and that's a large area) or he was of a military position and not a royal one (see THIS blog) so wasn't part of a surviving royal court. It could also be that his bloodline ran dry. There's no known surviving genealogy for Ambrosius Aurelianus (Welsh Emrys Guledig), or certainty about his area of 'residence', and we know he and his offspring existed. However, if Gildas had not mentioned him, and had more sites than Dinas Emrys been named after him, we would think otherwise.
The other possibility is the 'original' Arthur as was one of the other historical Arthurs of the 6th and 7th centuries: Arthur ap Pedr of Demetia (Dyfed), Artúr mac Áedán of Dál Riata/Dalraida (Western Isles), Artúr mac Coaning of Dalraida (same area, but could be the same person as Artúr mac Áedán) or Arthur ap Bicoir of Kintyre(?). If it was one of these, such as Arthur ap Pedr; we have to discount the H.B. and A.C. that tell us Arthur fought at Badon … unless the Badon referred to is not the one mentioned by Gildas. However, there is no known battle of Badon during his lifetime, only one before and one after, and the Annales Cambriae (A.C.) puts the first one at least 70 years earlier (more later). You also have to move the date of Battle of Camlann where Arthur died … or didn't, as the case may be. The Demetian Arthur fighting and dying at the known Afon Gamlan in North Wales isn't inconceivable … although, generally agreed, not at that date. One of Arthur's 'tribal thrones' was said to be at Menevia (St. Davids) … right in his territory (Triad 1). Were some of his exploits, knowingly or not, attached to the Arthur of Badon?
None of these other Arthurs can be totally discounted as the bases for the legends, and if it were one of them it would mean, whilst you didn't have an Arthur of Badon, you still had a historical Arthur, who may have done great things, for all we know. Artúr mac Áedán may have done something famous enough for his grandson to call himself Feradach hoa Artúr ('Feradach grandson of Artúr'). (See THIS blog). However, as I have discussed in other blogs, it would be odd for the Britons to knowingly use this Gael (who was the enemy after all) as the bases of their national hero.
These other Arthur's are very important to the arguments in these current blogs, and are often skirted over or ignored completely. For example, Oliver Padel in his excellent work Arthur of Welsh Literature, makes no mention of Arthur ap Pedr at all. Anyone new to the subject reading this (hard to get a copy of) book would very easily conclude that Arthur was either mythical or folkloric. They would think there was only the one Arthur, not four or five. Yet if there was no Arthur of Badon, then these become a very important part of the equation. (More on this later).
Why oh why?
But, how would a possible 5th/6th century famous military leader, or even if he was, in fact, one of the Arthurs mentioned above, end up with all these strange legends attached to him as explored in the previous blogs? Legends that bear no resemblance to a 5th/6th century – or any other century – commander or king, except in a few poems. Legends that have parallels in Ireland. Those of the 'mythical or folkloric Arthur' camp say it's because he never existed; that the soldier figure was purely a creation out of the folkloric or mythical one and these others Arthur's may have been named after him. (Higham et al).
What are the alternatives? Well, apart from these Arthurs being named after an original of Badon (see THIS blog), there is a theory that it could be the folkloric of mythical stories existed with the main character having another name (see below) and the name Arthur was applied to him (or them) later, just as could have happened with the onomastic and topographical sites to begin with; or that there was both a mythical/folkloric Arthur and a historic one of Badon, just as there were historic ones in the 6th and 7th centuries; or, because there was so little information on Arthur it meant any storyteller could go to town on him, making up what they wanted. The latter certainly happened with the other historical characters mentioned before Arthur in the H.B.. Even when there was more known about a historical figure, it didn't stop them being drastically changed by storytellers; Ambrosius Aurelianus, St. Germanus, Urien Rheged and his son Owain being cases in point.
In the MS Peniarth 147 a story tells us that Urien of Rheged went to Rhyd y Gyfarthfa in North Wales, where he met the goddess Modron, daughter of the god Afallach, and Owain and his sister Morfudd were conceived, as it was supposedly prophesied. We also find this in Triad 70. Thomas Green argues that this is because Urien too may have been mythical and not, as most assume, historical (Green, 2007). This historicity is based on a number of poems ascribed to a 6th century bard called Taliesin. There are many poems said to be by Taliesin, but Ifor Williams identifies only twelve as being of the period (The Poems of Taliesin, 1975). Green doesn't relate this information and just suggests Urien could also have been mythical. Well, it's certainly an easy way out of having to admit Urien was historical (although Green does say he could have been) and, once again it can be pointed out (and it is by Gidlow) that if none of Taliesin's work survived about Urien and only the mythical story above, he too would be deemed 'unreal'. (By the way, I've communicated with him on a couple of occasions and he seems a very nice man … that's Thomas Green, not Urien)
The H.B. battle list is most definitely about a soldier, calling him the dux bellorum ('leader (or military leader) of battles') – see THIS blog for more on that – and victor of 12 battles. But was he a mythical or folkloric soldier? and where did this list come from; and why didn't Nennius (said to be the compiler of the H.B., but some doubt it) use any of the other Welsh Arthurian stories or poems? Padel, Higham and Green say it is because the battle list was either made up for the H.B. or the battles were mythical or fictional ones, or those of others ascribed to Arthur. Many would disagree, (and Christopher Gidlow gives the best argument against them) and I would certainly say these are only possible explanations. Firstly we have to note that nowhere in existing Welsh Arthurian stories is he called a 'battle leader'. Higham says this comes from Nennius associating him with the Biblical Joshua who was called a dux belli. (More later on that).
The nearest thing to the title 'dux bellorum' (although it isn't actually a title but a description) pre-Galfridian (before Geoffrey of Monmouth) is 'pen tyrned' (leader/chief/head of lords/princes/kings/sovereigns). This is from Culhwch ac Olwen, and it's the one reference I point to when it is said the Welsh, pre-Galfridian, didn't call him a king. This may not be king per se, but it sound even more than a king and could mean 'high king'. The poem Elegy for Geraint ab Erbin (from a c. 14th C document but probably earlier) calls Arthur an 'amherawdyr', which literally translates as 'emperor' or 'imperator', and appears to be talking about Arthur's 'men' and not Arthur himself. (The term 'emperor' is also a later one; 'Caesar' or 'Augustus' being the titles used). Here's the verse:
In Llongborth I saw Arthur's
Heroes who cut with steel.
The Emperor, ruler of our labour.
The use of the term 'amherawdyr' shouldn't be taken literally and doesn't mean Arthur was seen as one, but just given this superlative by the bard. Once again, it seems to be in the tradition of his men doing the work for him and not Arthur himself, just like in Culhwch ac Olwen. Another interpretation I would forward is 'Arthur's Heroes' was just name given for those who fought against the 'Saxon's like Arthur did.
The nearest we get to him being seen as a soldier/military leader is in the, generally overlooked, poem, 'The Chair of the Sovereign/Prince' or 'The Chair of Teyrnon' ('Kadeir Teyrnon'). Ascribed to Taliesin, but almost certainly a later work, it maybe calling Arthur a Gwledig/Wledig/Guledig/Gwledic … if it's him the lines refer to:
the venerable Teyrnon,
the fattener, Heilyn,
[and] the third profound song of the sage,
[was sung] in order to bless Arthur.
Arthur the blessed,
in harmonious song -,
as defender in battle
the trampler of nine [at a time]
… later …
There shall arise a ruler [Gwledic],
for the fierce wealthy ones.
(Marged Haycock translation, very kindly supplied by Christopher Gwinn).
No one knows for certain what this title means, but it showed greatness and was also bestowed on Ambrosius (Emrys Guledig) and the usurping emperor Magnus Maximus (Macsun Guledig) and could have some military meaning. (see THIS blog for more on this).
Thomas Green has argued that this poem, once again, shows Arthur as a mythical figure because it relates him to the divine person of Teyrnon (from the Mabinogion) and of the god Alator: 'echen aladwr', ("of the family of Aladwr"). ("A Note of Aladur, Alator and Arthur", STUDIA CELTICA, 41, 2007, 237-41. http://www.arthuriana.co.uk/papers/Aladur.pdf ). He also treats it as pre-Galfridian. However, as August Hunt points out in one of his blogs:
"Arthur was of the family of the Breton Aldroenus, according to Geoffrey of Monmouth. In the Welsh genealogies, this Aldroenus becomes Aldwr. Uther's father Constantine/Custennin was the brother of this Aldwr. 'Aladwr' is thus merely a slight misspelling or corruption of Aldwr. Arthur is 'of the family of Al(a)dwr' and not of the god Alator [...] The poem is thus immediately shown to NOT be pre-Galfridian. We must, therefore, be extremely cautious in how we approach this material. Especially as components from earlier Welsh tradition and from Geoffrey can be mixed in the same composition.
( http://darkavalonbooks.posterous.com/uther-dragon-ambrosius-aurelianus-and-the-rea )
He also points out that the word 'teyrnon' had later become to mean 'prince'. However, I would add that it is possible that Geoffrey got this from an older tradition and even the poem itself, but August's point should be taken.
The thing to note here, and I think it's an important note, is these kinds of poems are exactly where we might expect the warrior leader to be found. No supernatural occurrences in these poems, it's about war. But if 'Kadeir Teyrnon' is post-Galfridian it is then relating to the Arthur of Geoffrey of Monmouth, or has had him attached to it. If it's pre-Galridian it could be relating to Arthur of the H.B., although there's no direct reference to it. The most interesting thing about this poem, for me, is that it is the only one to call him a Guledig.
In the next part we'll look at how poetry may have been the source of the first information on Arthur and how a historic figure might have given rise to the fantastical stories.
Thanks for reading, and I look forward to your thoughts, comments and corrections.


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Valve Announces Steamworks: Free Tool Suite Available to All PC DevelopersBy Nick Breckon, Jan 29, 2008 10:15am PST Valve Software today announced Steamworks, a suite of tools freely available for any developers to use with retail or online PC releases.
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Many of the features are already integrated into the Steam Community platform. The tool set is similar to what Microsoft offers to developers--for a fee--in both Windows Live and Xbox Live.
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Valve seems to be saying that developers and publishers can set up their own little mini-steam system within their own environments; meaning EA Steam, Blizzardvision Steam, etc.
While the tools themselves are for the most part better than what exists currently, I fail to see any additional consumer benefits. We will still have a segregated PC user base, we still have to worry about multiple community tools and configurations to play games, we still don't have a unified PC gaming platform. Additionally, I am 100% positive publishers and developers will fuck around with piles of additional restrictions which will be per mini-steam environment (or not) creating significant consumer confusion in the long run.
People are making comparisons with Xbox Live, but in this scenario, you will not have a unified platform and most certainly would be missing out on the greatest feature of Xbox Live (universal community connectivity) in addition to the other Xbox Live benefits.
This is more like Valves version of an enhanced Gamespy like system.
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On the other hand (and the scenario I am leaning towards), is that Valve is saying that everyone will use their Steam but the developers and publishers can have control over how they distribute the game, and what Steam features they wish to support.
In other words, Steamworks is mearly a "prep" package for Valves Steam, without the need to distribute through steam.
The RPS article and RomSteady's questions seem to support this scenario but there is still considerable confusion here, most notably absent is the benefit of going this route over simply publishing on steam as it is setup now, or the pricing for the steam services you wish to support.
Either way I fail to see how this benefits developers. Instead of paying a publisher independent entity like Gamespy for community features, they are paying their direct competitors for such services. They would have better tools but at the high price of supporting their competition in the process.
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Collect underpants?
As another developer pointed out a while ago (sorry can't recall who it is at the moment), Valve should break away Steam Powered into an independent company, separate from Valve entirely with its own board of directors and independent goals. In fact, it would be nice to see them to open it up as a not-for-profit to a committee of publishers and industry figures covering all aspects of PC gaming, from indie to big bucks publishers and finally have a unified PC gaming space.
.. because there seems to be a great conflict of interest at this point.Jan 29, 2008 8:15pm PSTThis has to be one the most confusing press releases ever. Scenario 1: Valve seems to be saying that ... : NoCopy
By: -=kodiak=- x Show Full Posthey ive gone to the steamworks in toronto many of times!
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By: timaste x Show Full PostThis is absolutely amazing for PC game developers, and won't mean much to everyday consumers except for that they will get much better games. This is good for Valve because it means a lot more developers will be into Steam! The timing of this lines up with GDC perfectly (no mistake), as they will be targeting developers with this. Thumbs up Valve! What a lot of people take for granted in games are actually some incredibly complex things to tackle for developers, and here Valve is basically tell us to throw out our hammers and giving us a nailgun. The upside for them, built by Valve, they become the framework, bad for Microsoft and the slew of other people starting to poke at the digital distribution market (including us!). :)Jan 29, 2008 10:23pm PSTThis is absolutely amazing for PC game developers, and won't mean much to everyday consumers except for t... : timaste
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As a gamer too, this is one step closer to a standard platform on the PC, so you don't get a slew of syst... : timaste
I shudder. : 69gooch69
By: aeg1x x Show Full PostHere's RPS's interpretation:
It's a bit confusing what this will actually means, so here's what we understand: A publisher can sell their game in the shops or distribute it digitally via their own system, customers install it, and then have Steam drop in the executable. It kills off day-one piracy in a single shot. Bam. Then updates will be delivered automatically for the game via Steam, and all the post-release stats and tools will be available, with Valve charging no one any money for this at all.
http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/?p=1011Jan 29, 2008 4:33pm PSTHere's RPS's interpretation: It's a bit confusing what this will actually means, so here� : aeg1x
By: SilverSnake x Show Full PostTerritory/version control: The key-based authentication provided in Steamworks also provides territory/version controls to help curb gray market importing and deliver territory-specific content to any given country or region.
Boooooo!Jan 29, 2008 10:43am PSTTerritory/version control: The key-based authentication provided in Steamworks also provides territory/ve : SilverSnake
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Oh, but the rest sounds sweet. :D : SilverSnake
I think it's a great thing for devs. : kingdepork
that's largely for stuff like language localizations and countries with weird rules for content like Germ... : mikecyb
By: Beady x Show Full Post"Multiplayer matchmaking: Steamworks offers you all the multiplayer backend and matchmaking services that have been created to support Counter-Strike and Team Fortress 2, the most played action games in the world. "
Lets hope this is the deathknell for Gamespy and GFWLive.
Although lol @ TF2 comment. Not quite http://www.onlinegamingzeitgeist.com/graphs/games_10_players.pngJan 29, 2008 12:10pm PST"Multiplayer matchmaking: Steamworks offers you all the multiplayer backend and matchmaking services that... : Beady
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By: mrwolf710 x Show Full PostSo wait. This means that a developer could use this to create their own version of Steam? So instead of one nice central location on my PC to get my games and updates and friend lists and server browsers, there might be 100 different versions of Steam all used by different publishers? Argh. What am I missing that makes this news cool and not horrible?Jan 29, 2008 11:19am PSTSo wait. This means that a developer could use this to create their own version of Steam? So instead of... : mrwolf710
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But that's what it sounds like.... : mrwolf710
No this lets games hook in to Steam, so they are all in the same place. That's what makes it cool. I a... : OverloadUT
"Whether you're publishing your games on Steam or not, Steamworks lets you take advantage of Steam featur... : -sk-
By: dantastic x Show Full Postam i interpreting this wrong or are they trying to do what Live does for xbox?Jan 29, 2008 10:19am PST
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I think they've been trying to do that for a while. And they're pulling it off, imo (especially compared ... : famine101
Almost sounds like it. Steam already has community features which beat Windows Live at it's own game. I... : Gwyndion
for free : aeg1x
By: RomSteady x Show Full PostNow it's time for the token questions:
1) Did they ever get it so that you could sell additional content piecemeal or have a prerequisite sale condition?
2) Is this just for .GCF file systems or for the older file systems?
3) While the tools may be free, what is the percentage cost per Steam sale to cover this? Per retail sale? Are these negotiated per title, or is there a set percentage used because you are using Steamworks?
4) What support requirements are developers required to abide by to keep come of these going? Ritual just stopped getting "SiN Episodes" stats updates after awhile.
5) Have the tools been made a bit more user friendly? Steaming up a game using .GCF's wasn't exactly the most enjoyable experience on the face of the planet.Jan 29, 2008 11:19am PSTNow it's time for the token questions: 1) Did they ever get it so that you could sell additional conte... : RomSteady
By: T-900 x Show Full PostHah, I -knew- google image search would pop up that headline picture you used. Lazy whores, it's the first result on the first page.
Incidentally, you could have warned me Google Image Search for 'Steamworks' also provides gay porn and a goatse image x.xJan 29, 2008 2:40pm PST
By: zehh x Show Full Posthttp://www.steamworksonline.com/home4.html
I can already tell most of the Shack is gonna enjoy Steamworks... a lot.Jan 29, 2008 10:35am PSThttp://www.steamworksonline.com/home4.html I can already tell most of the Shack is gonna enjoy Steamwo : zehh
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By: P-Squid x Show Full PostThey should be informed that www.steamgames.com/steamworks is 404 at the moment.Jan 29, 2008 10:24am PST
By: Johnny Law x Show Full PostActually I would like to get a better picture of what this means for the end user.
It doesn't sound like they're just giving more tools to non-Valve developers/publishers that use Steam; it sounds like at least some of this stuff applies whether or not someone distributes their game on Steam. If any of the features require a Steam-like service to be running, then I hope we don't see a proliferation of those.Jan 29, 2008 10:56am PSTActually I would like to get a better picture of what this means for the end user. It doesn't sound li... : Johnny Law
By: TheGrimChaos x Show Full PostHow do I join the shacknews group on steam?Jan 29, 2008 10:46am PSTHow do I join the shacknews group on steam? : TheGrimChaos
By: Fred Garvin x Show Full PostIt will be interesting to see how this works and how Valve will tie into this to generate revenue.Jan 29, 2008 11:47am PSTIt will be interesting to see how this works and how Valve will tie into this to generate revenue. : Fred Garvin
By: [7]kami x Show Full PostWow. Just wow.Jan 29, 2008 10:35am PSTWow. Just wow. : [7]kami
By: hirez x Show Full Postwow this is really cool. Valve once again showing everyone they rule.Jan 29, 2008 10:26am PST
By: DrZettl x Show Full PostSteamworks was a gay spa/club in Melbourne.Jan 29, 2008 11:00am PST
By: Legolas5 x Show Full PostExciting stuff. Can't wait to dig into it.Jan 29, 2008 10:46am PST
By: Sylvanus x Show Full PostThis really is awesome. Kudos to Valve.Jan 29, 2008 10:37am PST
By: zehh x Show Full PostI'm not certain, but this sounds mega massive.
So can someone actually publish games to steam with this?Jan 29, 2008 10:29am PSTI'm not certain, but this sounds mega massive. So can someone actually publish games to steam with thi... : zehh
By: coyoterys x Show Full PostI don't understand why Windows Live requires a fee. Valve has proven all this can be offered for free.Jan 29, 2008 10:24am PSTI don't understand why Windows Live requires a fee. Valve has proven all this can be offered for free. : coyoterys
By: Optimus Prime x Show Full PostGreat but will there be a fix coming for taking 1 minute to load Peggle through Steam instead of instantaneous if I installed the game from Popcap's website?Jan 29, 2008 10:26am PST
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GHD Gold Professional 1" Styler
Based on 26 Reviews
AngelaHairNormal HairAmazing ResultsI've gone through a fair number of straighteners, but I would definitely say that this one is by far the best. The plates go through your hair super smoothly, and I've never had any trouble with either straightening or curling.
It heats up in literally seconds and cuts the time it takes to straighten my hair in half compared to some other irons I have. It also has an automatic shutoff setting which is perfect because I'll be honest, sometimes I do forget to turn my hot tools off.
Overall, I'm definitely pleased with the results and I'd say its well worth the price.posted Jul 1, 2012Link to this post
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RachaelHairBlackOily HairColor Treated HairThick or Coarse HairNew #1.. And I Own A Dozen Flat Irons!My title is not an exaggeration. I have very little patience with my coarse long hair, so I now own a dozen high end flat irons, but this particular GHD takes the cake! I stopped purchasing LE GHDs because I felt the plates did not get as hot due to the coloured coating. I was hesitant try this one, but I'm glad I took the plunge! It gets hot very quickly in true GHD fashion, but more importantly, the iron REMAINS hot while in use. I also think the flowery, whimsical embossments are fun yet subdued enough for an adult. The iron is lighter in weight than most of my GHDs, which some people find may feel cheapens the overall feel, but I prefer the lighter weight because my arm does not tire as easily while I'm curling, which takes about 15 minutes longer than straightening, 15 minutes for pin straight hair. Another bit to add to the pros list, this Gold Edition comes with a travelling clamp to hold the plates together while traveling, which prevents excess dust and grime from spoiling the plates.buoy won't be receiving a matching soft case, but I personally don't like the froo froo riff raff travel bags and cases, they are always too large and bulky (for my minimalist traveling style, anyway), so I rather like the basic clamp.
I, however, don't find that my hair looks shinier after using this iron, so I usually finish off with a shine spray.Other than that, I have no criticisms. I think this iron is well worth the money, and it is leaps and bounds better than the Sedu Icon, which I had really high expectations for.1 out of 2 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
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CaitlinUnited StatesHairBlondeNormal HairColor Treated HairWonderful Straightener!I've been using this straightener for the past month really love the results I get from it! My first time using it I was a little unsure because it did cause some snagging in my hair but after that time it was never a problem! This makes your hair so incredibly straight and soft. I didn't notice too much shine from this product but it deffinetly creates the sexy, sleek, straight hair that you are looking for using a hair straightener. You can also create very sexy curls using this straightener as well.
I also love how fast this straightener heats up...in seconds! And it beeps when it is ready for use. I love the packaging and the fact that it has the cover for your straightener. That's great to use after you are done and it will cool down. This is an amazing striahgtener that you will not be dissapointed with.2 out of 2 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
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DanielleHairDark BrownThick or Coarse HairSuper Fast Heat-up!First off, I am so impressed at how quickly this heats up. Literally 30 seconds, maybe less. Great if you're in a time crunch. I also noticed that unlike other flat irons, this actually allowed my hair to stay straight longer. When I've flat ironed my hair in the past, if I slept on my hair or put it up in a pony tail, there would be dents in my hair. When I straighten my hair with the GHD gold professional styler, my hair is still straight the next day. Of course you can curl your hair with this as well.
The only thing I wish this styler had was a way to change the heat setting, but other than that I love this styler! Not to mention is looks very sleek!posted Jun 29, 2012Link to this post
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Sam S.HairBlondeNormal HairOily HairDry HairCurly HairColor Treated HairFine or Thin HairThick or Coarse HairRelaxed HairChemically Treated HairLove This Flat Iron!!! So Snazzy!PRICE:
I must admit this is a huge expense to shell out. At $225.00, it's definitely the most expensive flat iron I have ever used, however it's also the best one I've used (and I've used a lot). I feel like if you have the money, you really need or like to flat iron your hair and will get a lot of use out of it... then go ahead! Splurge a little (ok a lot). If you are someone who occasionally flat irons your hair, then this might be a little much to spend.
It's sleek, chic and snazzy. Everything a flat iron should be. It's not too confusing, too many buttons. They kept it simple and I like that. The black and gold make it look luxurious.
This is dummy proof! It has one button which you slide up to turn on, slide down to turn off. It's so easy! It beeps 3 times when it's heated up. There is no dial where you have to adjust the heat, its just either on or off, which I really like.
The cord is so long! I love that!! There is nothing worse than having a short cord and an outlet that it's a bit too far away. Especially when you are working in a salon, this is a must have! So whether you are a stylist or just like to look good in your own home.... you will not be disappointed with the length of the cord.
This flat iron heats up to 374F. It's plenty hot enough to smooth out and straighten even the toughest, most stubborn hair. I literally had to go over the piece of hair once and it was perfect. Some flat irons I do have to go over the same piece at least 3 or 4 times. I would say this would work beautifully on any hair type.
Obviously it's main purpose is to straighten and smooth our curly, wavy or frizzy hair. You can also curl, flip or create those snazzy beachy waves with it too. I haven't had the chance to play with it as far as the curls or waves go but I have used to flat iron my hair and I was in love with the result. It was way faster to get my hold head done than normal, it looks and felt shiny, smooth and sooooo touchable! It glides through the hair without pulling or snagging any hairs (that's my biggest pet peeve with flat irons). It's easy to use and makes your hair look amazing. It just glides through it like butter!
I think this is great. It works super well, it's easy to use and it also comes with the protective plate guard. That is perfect for stylists that are on the go or if you travel a lot. I think it's also really cool that it has a universal voltage! BIG PLUS! I have fried 2 flat irons in my time, visiting family in England and not thinking about the voltage. I would definitely recommend this iron to anyone, if you are willing to spend the money. This will last you a good few years at least, so you will definitely get your money's worth out of it.
Hope that helps loves!!
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WendyMDHairPlatinum BlondeDry HairColor Treated HairFine or Thin HairBest Hair Straightener On The Market !I have tried a number of flat irons in the past, but have never been blown away until using the GHD Gold Professional 1'' Styler. My natural hair is slightly wavy throughout, leaving me with a relatively unkempt look if I allow it to air dry. So I definitely rely on my hair straightener to achieve the sleek, straight look I love! The most wonderful thing about the GHD Gold Prof. is how quickly it heats up! In less than 30 seconds after turning it on, it indicated that it was hot and ready to work its magic :) This is by far the fastest heating flat iron I've ever used, and with a busy schedule this is vital for my morning routine. This hair straightener also straightens my hair just as quickly! With other irons it can take me 3-4 times to get one piece of hair to straighten to my satisfaction but with the GHD, every strand is perfectly straightened in 1-2 swoops! Another wonderful thing about the GHD Gold Professional is that it has not damaged my bleached hair whatsoever. I definitely have to be careful with hot styling tools now that I'm a platinum blonde, but this straightener actually makes my hair more sleek, and smooth after using it! I do however still recommend using some type of thermal protectant; as they are important to use whenever styling your hair. All in all, I was very impressed with this product! It was lightweight, easy to hold and use, super quick, and gave me fabulous sleek results! Highly recommend to anyone who wants smooth, straightened hair in minutes!3 out of 3 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
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BrittanyBaton Rouge, LAHairDark BrownOily HairCurly HairColor Treated HairOne Of The Best I've Ever Tried!!!I've been using this product a couple of weeks now and I am more than pleased. I am a Beauty Expert and know very little about hair. I only flat iron and curl my hair so a good quality flat iron is a must! This flat iron resembles the ones you see in some beauty supply stores that are very cheap and very bad quality. THIS IS NOT THE CASE WITH THIS FLAT IRON! Every other flat iron I own, I have to go over my hair multiple times to achieve the straightness I want. With this flat iron, one swipe and I'm on to the next piece of hair. I also am very bad with leaving my flat iron on and leaving the house. I AM SO HAPPY this flat iron cuts off after 30 minutes of no use. I use it exactly how it comes and even curl my hair with it!!! If you want a good quality, safe, sleek, and small flat iron, this is the way to go!
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Mz C.HairMedium BrownCurly HairThick or Coarse HairBattle Of The Curls: Ghd Gold Professional StylerMy hair and I have a tumultuous relationship. There are more bad times than good times and the bad times stem from trying to tame my unruly mane. My hair is a curly, tangled mess in its natural state and trying to straighten my hair is a dramatic event. When I know Iâ??m going to straighten my hair it usually begins with me crying before, during, and after I straighten it. My hair will battle me to the ends of the earth and will always, always win.
But now I have a new weapon. My desperate pleas have been answered by the Hair Gods in the form of the ghd Gold Professional 1â?³ Styler. This flat-iron is everything that I have been searching for to whip my hair into submission.
When I plugged in this flat-iron I walked away to wait for it to heat and before I even left the room I heard the beep alerting me it was ready. I couldnâ??t believe how fast it was able to heat up. I sighed preparing for what I assumed would be a long chore. One piece of my hair usually takes me at least four swipes of a flat-iron before it behaves. The ghd Gold Professional Styler was able to tame my hair in only two swipes leaving it softer and shiny.
It took me half the time it typically takes me to straighten all of my hair. The device was lightweight and didnâ??t tire my hand from holding it like other flat irons. The golden plates also make the flat-iron glide through hair smoothly. Only issue with this flat-iron is although it advertises as being easy to use to create waves and curls I found it to be just the same as any other flat-iron I have used. It took me a few tries to perfect any waves that I put in my hair.
The ghd Gold Professional 1â?? Styler also comes with a small protective heat guard that is great for travel. Another awesome feature is â??Sleep modeâ?? in which the flat-iron turns itself off after a 30 minute period of inactivity. I know that I constantly run out of my house and then wonder while on the road if I turned off my flat-iron so that it doesnâ??t burn down the house. This is an amazing safety feature for a flat-iron.
Overall I found this to be one of the better flat irons I have used. Itâ??s lightweight, easy to use, and creates an effortless look. So the hair vs. me score is now
Hair: a million.
Me: 1 (but more to come thanks to ghd!)13 out of 14 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
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MaribelBay AreaHairDark BrownOily HairCurly HairColor Treated HairFine or Thin HairLoving This!!I have used a chi for years and I have also tried many different straighteners at the salon I go to and ones that my friends had. I always said when my chi breaks I am definitely getting the GHD. I love how thin and curved it is so if I wanted to I can curl my hair. It does not snag my hair at all and it is very lightweight. The other awesome thing about it is that its plug is universal so when I travel I do not have to worry about frying my straightener like I did in Spain a couple years back (not fun at all). All in all I am very satisfied with my purchase! <3posted Jun 18, 2012Link to this post
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Dee J.HairCurly HairThick or Coarse HairNot What They Used To BeI had a GHD straightener, the M3 I believe. It was AMAZING!! Packaging, straightener, everything. It lasted 7 years! My sister had an M4, It was good but it was no M3. The improvement of being dual voltage and auto shutoff was the only thing that made her keep it. I ordered this one ( the pro 1'" ) when my M3 broke. I was completely disappointed! The packaging is aweful compared to the M4. The plates didn't line up. It took me 4 passes to go through my clean, dry bangs.
They just aren't what they used to be.9 out of 16 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
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The new smart shopper
The new smart shopper is a mobile phone user
The days of relaxed leisurely shopping seem to be over or at least on the decline. Shoppers now want to save time, save convenience, and want answers fast. We live in the era of the "smart shopper," a valiant warrior who enters the store prepared and ready for battle. Their weapon of choice? The smartphone.
90% of smartphone shoppers use their phone for pre-shopping activities and 84% of smartphone shoppers use their phone while in the physical store, according to a study conducted by Google Shopper Marketing Council.
The mobile phone phone use is consistent across all categories of retail. The pre-shopping activities could be everything from finding locations, directions and hours to searching for info about promotions or reading product reviews.