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Final Fantasy Tactics Reviews
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|A rich, highly replayable game that shows what difference a good story can make
|M. Shaw (5)
|This is an experiment done well. Really, really well.
|saikofish (961)
|Not perfect, but certainly a very fun game to play
|Alkhanzel (3)
|Impressive Strategy-Rpg Hybrid
|Paolo Cumin (14)
|The love child of Final Fantasy and Shakespear's Macbeth
|Sam Tinianow (116)
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PlayStationChicago Tribune (Jan 29, 1998)
Developed by Quest, the team responsible for the strategy classic Ogre Battle, Tactics is an amazing addition to Squaresoft's most cherished series.
PSPPocket Gamer UK (Oct 08, 2007)
A masterpiece of art and design. Its technicalities might take a little time to get to grips with but, once understood, this distinguished and exemplary video game demands to be savoured and adored.
PSPGame Shark (Nov 01, 2007)
At the end of the day I feel that Square Enix has created -- or recreated as the case may be -- one of the greatest Playstation games of all time. The difficulty is still high, the grinding it takes to survive is still an arduous task but the fun and magic of the original still remains intact. Tactical role-playing game players owe it to themselves to buy this game and play it.
PSPThe Review Busters (2007)
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a great release for the PSP and nearly justifies the purchase of the Sony handheld by itself. As I've said before, if you played FFT for the PSone, then you know what this game is all about, except now it's portable, so you can play it when watching bad movies or when you're yobbing. It makes me glad I'm now the owner of a PSP.
PSPGameSpy (Oct 05, 2007)
The best strategy RPG on the PSP, and quite a few other systems as well.
PSP411mania.com (Nov 05, 2007)
FFT is the best strategy RPG on the PSP, and one of the best on any console, really. Its sublime mix of challenging and addictive gameplay, intricate plot, and mesmerizing cut scenes comes together to create one of the best gaming experiences you'll have all year.
PlayStationJeuxvideo.com (Jul 06, 2010)
Juché au pinacle du tactical-RPG depuis ses débuts en 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics concentre le meilleur de ce qu'un jeu vidéo est susceptible d'offrir. Pourvu d'une histoire profonde et maîtrisée, d'un potentiel ludique insubmersible et d'une réalisation au charme puissant, ce titre exceptionnel entre immédiatement au panthéon des œuvres les plus marquantes jamais engendrées par le média vidéoludique. Une telle expérience, passablement austère et exigeante, nécessite cependant de s'y investir un tant soit peu ; ce qui apparaît d'autant plus délicat que tous les joueurs ne sont pas réceptifs à ce genre particulier et plus ou moins marginal – surtout en Europe – qu'est le jeu de rôle tactique. En dépit de quelques soucis de caméra et d'une absence totale d'exploration inscrite au cœur même du game design, les amateurs auront en revanche trouvé ici leur Saint-Graal.
PSPDigital Entertainment News (den) (Nov 28, 2007)
Anyone who doesn't think Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions isn't worth owning just doesn't like RPGs.
PSPGery Gry (Apr 07, 2008)
FFT: The War of the Lions to gra, która praktycznie pozbawiona jest jakichkolwiek błędów. Jeśli miałbym już na siłę takowe znaleźć, to omawianą wcześniej grafikę, ale wyłącznie pod warunkiem, że należycie do malkontentów, którzy szukają dziury w calym. Pozostałą resztę z pewnością na nowo urzeknie. To, czego mi jedynie brakuje w tej grze, to wyraźnie wyższy poziom trudności.
PSPGame Informer Magazine (Nov, 2007)
Be warned, it's not an easy game, but there are literally hundreds of hours of play in Tactics. Combine it's lengthy single-player experience with the new co-op and head-to-head modes and you can't help but love this classic reborn.
PSPLawrence (Nov 20, 2007)
Fans of the Playstation Final Fantasy Tactics game were somewhat torn over the Game Boy Advance incarnation that was released a few years back. It was essentially the same chess-like strategy game, but with a controversial new "Judge" system that sent your warriors to jail if they violated certain rules. Thankfully, FFT: WOL brings back everything that was great about the PSX original, and even adds a few more classes. The translation from PSX to portable is great, as the sprites are sharp and the widescreen conversion is a nice change. It's worth giving a try even if you don't like RPGs, as it's actually more of a strategic experience. It still offers dozens upon dozens of hours of gameplay, and I know I'll be playing this game for a very long time.
PSPAtomic Gamer (Oct 18, 2007)
For anyone that is either waiting for a certain remake of another popular Strategy RPG, I can't recommend War of the Lions enough, especially if you missed Final Fantasy Tactics the first go round. Even if you didn't, you should still pick this up.
PSPGameTrailers (2007)
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a rare breed. Despite being a veritable grandfather of console RPGs, a galvanized retranslation and timeless gameplay make for a feline that simply refuses to age. If you missed it the first time, don't miss it again. War of the Lions has waged war on portable RPGs, and it is victorious.
PlayStationNetjak (Nov 20, 2002)
While it may be dragged down somewhat by the brief running time, Tactics has the wonderful gameplay that makes it worth that replay or two. Several classes, magick, and secret characters that you didn't even know existed might be unveiled in a replay. Cloud Strife is in here, if you need an example, and the "Mime" Job class has several requirements most may not get the first time. At the current price, Tactics is a must-buy.
PSPCheat Code Central (2007)
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a true PSP system seller if ever there was one. The sheer amount of content coupled with the in depth battle system and epic story provide a game that will keep you busy on-the-go for months. If only the game had spent a few extra months in development, it could have achieved the perfection the original never managed. The improvements warrant a purchase for fans and newcomers alike, but it could have been so much more.
PlayStationJust RPG (Jan 28, 1998)
Just as the line "To be or not to be" captures the essence of Hamlet but fails to convey the depth of the character, so does a review of each piece of Final Fantasy Tactics fail to capture the whole. The fun of teaching a learning priest Holy, of flanking a vexing Legendary Demon, and watching each betrayal unfold into the greater plot is something that you have to experience for yourself before you understand them.
PlayStationAbsolute Playstation (Jul, 1998)
Final Fantasy Tactics is a completely engrossing strategy / RPG style game. After getting over the rather huge learning curve that this title has, you can really settle in and begin to enjoy all that this game has to offer. The graphics are very good for a game of this type and the sound effects and music are top notch, but the real catch is the story and immersive gameplay elements. Once you start playing the game really hooks you and starts reeling you into the war torn world of Ivalice. You feel that overwhelming need to continue further into the game to progress the storyline. I certainly would not recommend this game to someone just starting out in the strategy / RPG world, but for intermediate and advanced players of this genre you can't go wrong here. Just make sure you have plenty of time on your hands...
PSPGaming Age (Nov 09, 2007)
Overall, the port from PS1 to PSP has been handled exceptionally well. The redone translation adds a new layer of detail to an already deep experience, and it's definitely enough to bring the old school players back into the fold one last time. If you've never played Tactics before, than this is definitely the version to check out.
PSP1UP (Oct 09, 2007)
War of the Lions is good enough to make these little more than minor complaints. Its intricate gameplay isn't for everyone, but there's a reason it commands such deep devotion among its fans -- and this definitive version of the game is the perfect place to learn why.
PSPRPGFan (Oct 13, 2007)
With vibrant visuals, excellent music and voice acting, a deep and complex gameplay system, and one of the best storylines ever to grace a RPG, Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions is one of the few must-have titles on the PSP, not only for the RPG aficionado, but for any gamer in general.
iPhone411mania.com (Aug 25, 2011)
While the price is certainly high on this iOS game, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a fun and faithful port of the original game as re-envisioned on portable systems. The storyline is just as engaging as ever, the gameplay is involved and addictive and the addition of cutscenes and other little surprises for original PlayStation version fans make it well worth checking out. It's the first game to date on the iOS that makes the iPhone and iPod Touch feel like a mini gaming system instead of just a fun with some toys to pass the time.
PlayStationMega Fun (Mar, 1998)
Final Fantasy Tactics, diesen Namen muß man sich auf der Zunge zergehen lassen. Dieses Game ist das beste was ich seit langem im Bereich Strategiespiele gesehen habe. Besonders begeistert hat mich das Job/Ability-System, welches es dem Charakter ermöglicht, neue Fähigkeiten zu erlernen, die eigentlich nicht seiner Kaste entsprechen. Der Spieler ist dadurch viel flexibler und nicht mehr an eine bestimmte Fähigkeit seines Charakters gebunden.Weiterhin ist es positiv, daß man die Möglichkeit hat per Videosequenz auf frühere Ereignisse zurückzublicken und so nie den Faden in der Geschichte verlieren kann. Das einzige Manko das ich entdeckt habe ist die komplizierte Steuerung im Equipmentmenü. Hier blickt man erst nach einem ausführlichen Exkurs durch das Hilfemenü durch, was insgesamt zu umständlich ist. Aber trotz dieses kleinen Fehlers kann ich Euch dieses Spiel aufs Wärmste empfehlen.
PlayStationEdge (Mar 25, 1998)
In the end, a Final Fantasy tag on something as unfashionable as a console wargame is a real blessing for Square and Sony. They can be sure that many will pick up Tactics purely on the heritage of its name alone; but it could easily mislead unsuspecting Western gamers whose only experience of the series is FFVII. Still, even without the FF brand behind it, the game more than stands on its own. For those who enjoy a more cerebral videogame challenge, Final Fantasy Tactics delivers exactly what it sets out to with considerable aplomb.
PlayStationRetrogaming History (Dec 23, 2008)
Final Fantasy Tactics è uno dei più grandi titoli strategici di stampo orientale mai prodotti con l'unica pecca di non essere mai stato pubblicato sul suolo europeo. Stategli alla larga solo se non digerite il genere mentre nel caso contrario correte a procurarvi l'edizione statunitense o il remake per la console portatile Sony PSP.
PlayStationSuper Play (Sweden) (Sep, 1998)
De som gillade Vandal Hearts hittar sitt Mecka i Final Fantasy Tactics och Final Fantasy VII-fans kan även de upptäcka någonting speciellt i Final Fantasy Tactics. Det här är ett stort, välsmakande äventyr som håller mycket länge.
PSPEurogamer.net (UK) (Oct 04, 2007)
Gorgeous, complex, well-written and beautifully presented, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions has been polished and refined to make it into the best version of one of the best games of the 1990s. For old fans, it's a welcome return for a beautiful game that's been gone ten years; and for those who didn't import, all those years ago, we can only say we're jealous that you get to experience it all afresh.
PSPGamesRadar (Oct 08, 2007)
The PSP takes a classic and polishes it with new sound effects, animations and dialogue that really make this gem shine all these years. The only drawback is that it may be too time intensive or difficult for many gamers. Our advice is to suck it up and get this game anyway.
PSPvideogamer.com (Nov 14, 2007)
Despite these flaws, FFT remains one of my favourite games on the PSP. It might not have the best in-game graphics we've ever seen on the handheld, or the best multiplayer options, but few games have as much charm and tactical depth. It might not be for everyone, but for those of you with a sweet tooth for turn-based RPGs it's essential.
PSPGameZone (Oct 05, 2007)
Whether you have the PSone original or have just begun to appreciate the value of a great strategy/RPG, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is not a must-play release – it is a must-own.
PlayStationThunderbolt Games (Feb 06, 2009)
With several unlockable job classes and even more awesome abilities, it's possible to meld your characters into ultimate fighting machines. While there is an overemphasis on such abilities, you'll at least have plenty with which to work. It's a fun, absorbing experience that keeps you hooked from its first cutscene. There's a reason why so many other Square titles have incorporated it into their canon. Why so many other games emulate its design. Why gamers remember Ivalice. It's time that you find out why, too.
PSPThunderbolt Games (Apr 15, 2008)
The re-release of Final Fantasy Tactics is a great gift for all PSP owners. It will keep you busy for months to come and is easily one of the most enjoyable games on the system. If it had not been a re-release that so many people have played to death already FFT could have been the PSPs Halo.
PSPLegendra (Feb 04, 2008)
Remake plutôt concluant pour ce jeu qui avait déjà fait ses preuves. Des ajouts très plaisants, un scénario qui tient bien la route et assez mature, des personnages attachants et des musiques inoubliables. Voila ce que ce FFT PSP nous montre comme bons côtés, éclipsant totalement les petits défauts qu'il comporte. Les habitués du genre le trouveront un peu simple et pas assez tactique, mais l'aventure reste à (re)découvrir.
PSPIGN (Oct 01, 2007)
Even with the standard issues returning to the gameplay, and some skewed multiplayer elements, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions stands out as a great remake of a classic title. New story elements and missions, new multiplayer modes and brand new job classes strengthen what was already one of the best strategy titles around. If you're into strategy and you own a PSP, you should definitely check out the second coming of this excellent game.
PSPPSX Extreme (Nov 24, 2007)
In the end, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a must-have game for any PSP owner, simply because it's FFT. It's too bad Square-Enix didn't take full advantage of this opportunity and really go all-out (perhaps issuing expansion-like content), but even so, the gameplay, sound, depth, and storyline are all some of the best you will ever see, 10-year-old title or no. Yes, there are better-looking and even a few deeper RPG or strategy titles on the PSP by now, but that doesn't mean you should deprive yourself of a true classic. Square did just about everything right the first time around, so despite not taking big enough strides with this remake, they can fall back on something that was damn close to perfection in the first place. And that's not a bad way to look at it.
PSPGotNext (Jan 28, 2008)
Besides standard battles, you'll be able to go on errands hosted by taverns in towns. The PSP version also supports Ad Hoc co-op and challenge modes. Newly added cut-scenes and more items and jobs will provide some nice surprises for veteran players. If you're a SRPG fan, or one wanting to get more into the genre, then I suggest picking up the definitive releases for both this and Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness. A couple of years ago it was easy to recommend the must-own titles on the PSP, but with so many stellar games these days, I'll simply say that if Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions disappoints you, then maybe this genre isn't what your looking for.
PlayStationGamersMark (Oct 19, 2001)
Overall, Square's decision to re-release FFT was a very good move. Before many people had to resort to ebay and the very high prices were sometimes not worth it. Now that its part of the greatest hits library expect a whole new coming of FFT Fans.
PlayStationGameSpot (Feb 23, 1998)
Everything fits into place perfectly. The pacing of Final Fantasy Tactics ensures that there's never a dull moment, and building experience is a real treat - whereas doing so is a chore in most other RPGs. Its outstanding symphonic score delivers an epic feel, while the stylized character designs add charm and personality. The challenging nature of this game allows for a much more serious story than most other RPGs, and the ability to customize each soldier to the extreme ensures superior play life. Role-playing games don't get a whole lot better than Final Fantasy Tactics.
PlayStationOriginal Gamer (Jan 18, 2009)
In summation, Final Fantasy Tactics tries out a new type of genre for Final Fantasy, and succeeds rather well. It should be said that the "Tactics" aspect of this is a bit misleading, due to the way in which you can build your characters. If you use the right combinations, very little tactics or strategy is necessary to win battles, unlike say the Fire Emblem or Shining Force series, this game's genre predecessors. Final Fantasy Tactics is really more like a different take on Final Fantasy than an evolution of the Turn Based Strategy genre. But it is a very enjoyable mod of Final Fantasy.
PlayStationRPGFan (Apr 09, 2000)
In the end, Final Fantasy Tactics is an immensely entertaining game. It's got flaws, particularly in respect to difficulty and the limited battlefields. Still, it's a joy to play - I've played 3 times, and each time I've used different strategies, found uses for new abilities, and had a blast each time. If you want a game that's pure strategy, you may want to pass on Final Fantasy Tactics. If, however, you don't care so much about the somewhat limited scope of the game, or just want to have a really fun time, pick it up. It's worth it for the plot alone.
PSPFuturegamez.net (Dec 19, 2007)
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions was a brilliant game when it hit our shelves 10 years ago for the original Playstation. Surprisingly, the game seems to have only gotten better with age. Sure it might not be entirely suited to the mobile nature of a handheld console, but this is still one of the finest releases for the PSP thus far and deserves a home in any gamer's collection. Final Fantasy fans and newcomers alike are going to find an incredibly engaging and rewarding experience with this one.
PSPPlayFrance (Nov 04, 2007)
Enfin. Après 10 ans d'attente, Final Fantasy Tactics est, officiellement, à la portée de tous les européens. L'anglais utilisé pourrait en rebuter certains mais l'univers enchanteur et la richesse du gameplay méritent amplement qu'on s'y attarde. A faire si vous aimez les jeux de stratégie, à faire si vous aimez l'univers d'Ivalice, à faire pour succomber aux charmes des musiques et des cinématiques, à faire pour les bonus non négligeables de ce remake, à faire pour combler ce vide présent au fond de vous depuis une décennie.
PSPTotalPlayStation (Nov 08, 2007)
This game is a must have for any RPG-fan out there past and present because we still know Cloud make you guys cream your silkies.
PSPKombo.com (Oct 15, 2007)
Solid tactical adventure with an amazing storyline. PSP owners should check this title out if you missed out on the PSOne original.
PSPDeeko (Oct 18, 2007)
The Ivalice Alliance brings us the ultimate version of the popular Final Fantasy Tactics title, this time in portable form for those that need to satisfy their evil enemy slaying needs on the go.
PSPJeuxvideo.com (Oct 03, 2007)
Bien qu'on soit conscient des problèmes de gameplay, de navigation, d'IA, de ralentissements et de vraies innovations, Final Fantasy Tactics s'est trouvé une place de choix sur PSP. Si on eut aimé une traduction française ainsi qu'une optimisation de la portable de Sony, comment bouder ce RPG tactique qui fascine et façonne un univers subjuguant par l'entremise de personnages au coeur d'une histoire de religions, de passions, de guerre. En l'état, voici un soft qui, sans vraiment se bonifier avec le temps, conserve cette aura de magie qui lui vaudra encore cette adoration de millions de joueurs dans les années à venir.
PlayStationIGN (Jan 27, 1998)
All in all, Final Fantasy Tactics has so many strengths it's not even funny (like me). It's the best turn-based strategy game on the market. And if you're a fan of the Vandal Hearts-like genre, I recommend this game to you.
PSPVicioJuegos.com / uVeJuegos.com (Oct 05, 2007)
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions es una ligera puesta al día de uno de los grandes clásicos de los RPG tácticos de PSOne, con algunas escasas novedades y mejoras pero igualmente con sus fallos, tales como una dificultad bastante elevada, un repetitivo desarrollo y, principalmente, el hecho de requerir altos conocimientos de inglés para entender totalmente su complejo argumento. Cierto es que muchos usuarios europeos agradecerán enormemente que por fin llegue a nuestro continente pero no es un título muy recomendado para los pocos asiduos al género, ni tampoco para los que no sepan inglés.
PSP4Players.de (Oct 26, 2007)
Zuerst die Ohrfeige: Hält man sich den Produktionsstandard fast sämtlicher Titel aus dem Hause Square Enix vor Augen, ist The War of the Lion eine ungewöhnlich lieblose Emulation des großen Klassikers. Ganz ehrlich, eine Hand voll Gegenstände, diverse Kämpfe sowie zwei Berufe füllen für eine Auferstehung nur das Mindestmaß an Neuerungen. Doch so sehr man dem Oldie sein Alter auch anmerkt, er spielt sich immer noch hervorragend! Kenner moderner Titel werden einige Möglichkeiten missen, aber Final Fantasy Tactics bietet genug Tiefe, um auf Tage zu fesseln - nicht zuletzt, weil die Mehrspieler-Partien neue Herangehensweisen fordern. Ausgeglichene Partien sind wegen des fehlenden Handicaps allerdings selten. Sei's drum: Sobald man sich in die vielen Berufe mit ihren gefühlt endlosen Fähigkeiten und in die fordernden Gefechte auf den abwechslungsreichen, sinnvoll gebauten Schlachtfeldern vertieft, weiß man, weshalb Squaresofts Feldherren-Epos einst wegweisend war!
PSPGame Revolution (Oct 26, 2007)
Althought wrapped in a mediocre package, Final Fantasy Tactics is a stellar game. If Square Enix had spent just a bit more time on the in-game graphics, writing, and user interface, this could have been one of the top titles for the PSP. As it is, we'll just have to wait for an improved, more final, sequel.
PSPUGO (UnderGroundOnline) (2007)
For anyone that is either waiting for a certain remake of another popular Strategy RPG, I can't recommend War of the Lions enough, especially if you missed Final Fantasy Tactics the first go round. Even if you didn't, you should still pick this up.
PSPAllRPG (Jan, 2008)
All in all, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a good RPG, and definitely deserves its place on the PSP. Anyone who is into RPGs, if you have a PSP, should go out and purchase it as soon as possible. But throughout all of its hype and the console iteration's previous achievement and standing in the RPG industry, I do not believe it is a game that should entice someone to purchase a PSP simply for it. But if you have the pockets for it, then absolutely don't mind that previous statement. But as a fan of the series, I felt that the game was simply missing its "umpth" simply because of the dialogue being changed, characters names changing and all of those other frustrations I previously laid out. Jeanne d'Arc still holds its place in my heart as the best tactical RPG on the PSP today, and it may or may not be something coming from someone whose top 2 tRPGs on the console included Final Fantasy Tactics.
PlayStationLegendra (May 09, 2006)
Loin d'être un simple jeu portant le titre FF, FFT est un véritable chef-d'œuvre grâce à son scénario dantesque et ses nombreux jobs disponibles. Doté d'une durée de vie plus qu'honorable et de sidequests, le jeu vous plongera directement au coeur d'Ivalice et vous ne serez plus tenté d'en sortir.
iPhoneMacLife (Sep 06, 2011)
Lions is not without its issues, but this is still one of the finest strategy-RPGs ever made. Lit majors and armchair generals are encouraged.
iPhoneRPGFan (Aug 06, 2011)
Finally the announcement of an actual release date arrived, as well as the news that the game would cost $16. I can't speak for my fellow fans, but that price point nearly destroyed my excitement about this game. It highlights a clear misunderstanding of the market on Square Enix's part. You just can't charge this kind of money for an iOS port of a PSOne game, especially one that's not graphically optimized for the iPad. What's worse, if I didn't already own this game on the PSP, I could buy it new right now for $10 at Amazon.com and have a better overall experience. I'm sad to say that despite my love for Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions and the positive score I am giving this port, I cannot recommend it for purchase at this price point and with these control issues. This game is amazing in many ways, so after a price drop and a patch or two, it will likely be worth buying... but it's not yet.
iPhoneApp Spy (Aug 04, 2011)
The first decision you have to make when considering Final Fantasy Tactics is, "Do I have the spare time for something like this?", if yes then consider yourself lucky to be able to experience such a deep and provoking tactical RPG, if not then you can rest knowing that you can still pick it up for your PS1 or PSP (should you have access to them).
PlayStationRPGFan (Jun 24, 1998)
Final Fantasy Tactics is one of the most beautiful and thought provoking games I've played in a long time. But the actual bulk of the experience, the battle system, left me feeling cheated. I know a lot of people love this game and will disagree with me and I am far from hating the game, but I can't deny that I was very disappointed with the gameplay. I love strategy RPG's, and I love Square's games. Final Fantasy Tactics was one of the most highly anticipated games for me and I had very high hopes. I guess they were just a little bit too high.
PlayStationRPGamer (Jul 23, 2000)
In closing, Final Fantasy Tactics will always have a special place on my shelf, even if it doesn't on yours. While the game does have some drawbacks, it is this reviewer's opinion the good points outweigh the bad. If you haven't picked up a copy yet, good luck finding it. If you do have it, be kind and lend it to someone who has yet to have their eyes opened. Just goes to show you, you don't need noses for an awesome game.
PSPGamePro (US) (Oct 09, 2007)
Whether you've played the heck out of Tactics, or are just being introduced to the game, the PSP edition delivers hours of portable strategy and experimentation. A decade after the original's release, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions is a faithful improvement on what is still one of the best tactical RPGs around.
PSPRPG Land (Oct 26, 2007)
All that said, Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions is a great game that was almost perfect.
PSPSuper Play (Sweden) (Sep, 2007)
Yasumi Matsunos fantasivärld Ivalice har aldrig känts mer relevant än här. Final Fantasy Tactics är ett spel som träffar maggropen lika hårt nu som för nästan tio år sedan.
PSPGames TM (Jul, 2007)
A remake done properly, War Of The Lions introduces crucial new multiplayer features while simultaneously expanding on what was already an epic single-player quest. The only thing missing is an online mode, which would have brought it - and its genre - right into the modern age. Too bad.
PSPUOL Jogos (Oct 16, 2007)
"Final Fantasy Tactics" já era um clássico, mas "War of the Lions" trouxe ainda mais robustez no PSP. O equilíbrio de jogo continua primoroso, e ainda há mais conteúdo: novas profissões, arcos de enredo, personagens e modos de jogo (ganhou um multiplayer) estendem a experiência. A produção também ganhou muito com as belíssimas introduções em computação gráfica. Talvez as mudanças não sejam suficientes uma segunda compra por aqueles que já jogaram a edição para PSOne, mas são bastante interessantes. É uma pena que o jogo seja um tanto complicado para jogadores de primeira viagem no mundo da estratégia por turnos.
PSPGameSpot (Oct 15, 2007)
There are other small annoyances that the new version retains, such as its camera, which can be rotated and tilted, but may not always give you the most helpful view. But by and large, Final Fantasy Tactics remains a great game even by modern standards, thanks to its finely tuned character development system and challenging battles that will have you using every trick in your arsenal. Whether you are a newcomer to Final Fantasy Tactics or an experienced fan, you will lose countless hours falling to War of the Lions' insistence that you take just...one...more...turn.
PlayStationGame Revolution (Mar, 1998)
Yes, there are a lot of small problems with FFT, but it's still a pretty good first try. None of the problems are so hideous as to ruin the whole game. FFT is definitely for patient and strategy-wise gamers who can appreciate the subtleties of the genre. I usually prefer the speed of real-time strategy, but FFT has made me go both ways (you know what I mean). Whatever way you like it, give FFT a try; there's nothing wrong with experimenting (okay, I'll stop now).
PlayStationPGNx Media (Apr 24, 2003)
Square tried to best itself and it tried too hard in the process. The game is overdrawn, boring, and slow. I can only recommend this game to FF fans or strategy fans. The rest of us will be turned off by the abysmal gameplay, which should have turned off a lot more gamers than it deserved to. For shame, Square. This game, more than anything, is either you really like it or you really won't. I didn't care for it, but judge for yourself.
PlayStationRPGamer (Jul 09, 2000)
In closing, Final Fantasy Tactics could have been a great work of art, but it is smudged with some large imperfections. Hopefully, Square will learn from their mistakes, and bring RPGamers everywhere a sequel to be proud of.
PSPPAL Gaming Network (PALGN) (Oct 20, 2007)
War of the Lions is a good game, but players who've never played Final Fantasy Tactics might find it a bit old and cumbersome, while veterans may find the new game a little scant on new content.
PSPGamerDad (Jan 17, 2008)
And that is the main source of the disappointment - some areas feel nicely updated, but they represent less than 1% of the play time of the game. You will spend 95% of your time battling a dated interface and struggling with a system that was neither designed nor optimized for handheld gaming. Making it worse is the recent release of Jeanne D'Arc and Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness, two games that show how a game can be deep and difficult to master while simultaneously being accessible and friendly for gaming on the go.
PSPComputer Bild Spiele (Nov 07, 2007)
Hassen oder lieben - angesichts dieses Spiels scheiden sich die Geister. Einerseits finden Taktikfreunde und Fans der Serie eine spannende und anspruchsvolle strategische Herausforderung. Andererseits ist das Spiel für Anfänger schwer zugänglich und ist durchweg sehr schwer. Zudem sollten Sie über gute Englischkenntnisse verfügen, denn die Gespräche und Menütexte gehen oft über das Standard-Vokabular hinaus. Das zum Beispiel ein "Coward" ein Feigling ist, muss man eben wissen. Haben Sie aber die Feinheiten verstanden, werden Sie gewiss mindestens "befriedigend" unterhalten.
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The PSP re-release does a much better job of giving Ramza depth, but here he's so cardboard that Solid Snake would hide in him. The rest of the game follows suit.


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The City of Raleigh provides a variety of grant and other funding opportunities for local non-profits, businesses and area neighborhoods organizations or groups. For information on grants for businesses, such as Façade Rehabilitation Grants, Business Investment Grants and Building Upfit Grants, please see the Grants for Businesses section below. For information on neighborhood improvement grants, please see the Neighborhood Improvement Funds section below.
Historically, the City has funded non-profit agencies that support the arts, human services, economic development and affordable housing. Accomplishments resulting from partnerships between the City and non-profit agencies are noted in the various sections below.
Please see below for general eligibility requirements and the requirements specific to each individual grant program that must be met for a non-profit to be considered for funding.
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Grants may be awarded only to not‐for‐profit organizations, chartered by the State of North Carolina, that have federal and state tax‐exempt status and can provide letters from the IRS and NC Department of Revenue.
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- The mission of the program is to help shape Raleigh as a creative cultural capital and create an environment where all residents have the opportunity to learn about, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
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I guess what I'm needing in my current application are rather complicated "predicates". I was thinking a "next" and "append" method would fit in well with the "function" discussion to build a component that woudl take in a node-set and return a node-set. The created predicate could then be used: xpath[predicate] On Thu, 22 Feb 2001, Jeni Tennison wrote: > <exsl:function> > <xsl:param name="nodes" /> > <xsl:variable name="foo"> > <xsl:for-each select="$nodes"> > <xsl:sort /> > <xsl:if test="5 <= position()"> > <node id="{generate-id()}" /> > </xsl:if> > </xsl:for-each> > </xsl:variable> > <exsl:return select="$nodes[generate-id() = $foo/node/@id]" /> > </exsl:function> BTW. This is *very* nice. ;) Clark XSL-List info and archive: http://www.mulberrytech.com/xsl/xsl-list
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HCL Infosystems, India's premier information enabling company and torch-bearers of taking the PC revolution all across the country, today showcased a comprehensive range of customised computer solutions specifically designed to suit the demands of the small & medium business segment. Also displayed was HCL's innovative product range to effectively address the limitations of the rural environment.
Launching these revolutionary products to enable Punjab harness the power of IT, Mr. George Paul – Executive Vice President, HCL Infosystems Ltd., said, "The products displayed here are a reflection of our continuous endeavor to take IT to the grass root levels of India and leveraging its power to help develop a thriving economy – not only for urban areas but for the entire nation. We believe that even this is just a beginning and our strong R&D initiatives would consistently work to make this entire nation, IT empowered."
In the small & medium enterprise space, the need for improved productivity, security and power efficiency yet keeping the total cost of ownership lower, is all the more imperative, given the rapidly changing needs and the intense competition of the business environment today.
HCL's comprehensive range of offerings in the SMB space includes a specific " Small Business Solution" which is a complete " ready to install" infrastructure solution. This solution comprises of the operating system, file and folder maintenance, mail messaging, database, security system, fax, printing etc. These offerings are coupled with HCL's special tie up with ICICI banks for tailor made financing schemes for this segment. As per the tie-up the SMB customer is entitled for funding from Rs. 50,000/- onwards for financing of IT products for a period of two years, making it very easy to own & attractive for the customers.
Under HCL's ISV initiative- LEAP,the Company provides the complete vertical specific business validated solution stack to the SMB customers. HCL together with the ISV provides the SMB customer a complete end to end segment specific solution for eg. Solution for Textiles, Manufacturing, Automobiles segments. Our center of excellence at Noida allows the SMB solutions to port and optimize their applications on the latest technology platforms to achieve optimum performance of these solutions.
Realising that almost 70% of India's populace resides in rural hinterlands, HCL has taken several initiatives to effectively resolve the impediments, which limit the PC penetration in rural regions. Some of these key impediments include affordability, technology that can work under adverse temperature & operating situations and creation of user friendly interfaces with multilingual content.
Some of the ways in which HCL has addressed & conquered these challenges include
HCL has undertaken the initiative to tie up with leading financial institutions to offer finance for purchase of PCs and offer attractive EMI based offers to customers.
PC Technology for Rural India:
> HCL has especially focused to tackle the issue of fluctuating or almost non-existent power in these regions:
-It has developed an indigenous technology called RP2, which has been developed at its HCL labs, which enables a PC to run on car battery – which can give a computer a power back-up of almost 4-6 hours.
-It has also developed the 'pedal-powered' based generator – which can run a PC through pedaling of a bicycle!
-It has also developed a solution based on solar power to operate PCs
> Targeted at rural education sector, HCL has also pioneered a 4-terminal PC. Pre-loaded with special software, this PC has four distinct terminals for keyboard, mouse, PCI card & USB.
> The latest addition to this wide range of products is HCL Uday, a product, which has been co-developed by Intel, yet another initiative in adopting PC technology to suit the severe operating conditions in rural India.
> 'HCL Uday' is empowered with several pioneering features such as single-key data recovery capability, capability to work under extreme temperature & humidity conditions, 'Data-lock' feature to act as security for financial institutions, which offer loans & assistance to purchase the PC and host of other standard features.
HCL products are rigorously tested to withstand the rugged and diverse weather, power & transportation conditions of the Indian rural markets. HCL also undertakes various reliability tests viz. heat & soak chamber, cold chamber, drop tests etc before shipping the products.
Providing multi-lingual PC interface:
> India is a multilingual country and considering that less than 5% of the Indian population understands English, HCL has pre-loaded all its PCs with operating systems in multilingual Indian fonts and software's in languages like Tamil, Hindi, etc.
Further, HCL is revered for its extensive nation-wide service & support network, which reaches even to remote corners of the nation. It has a strong direct support force of over 2800+ members operational at 300+ locations across the country. This force addresses the issue of physical presence in a majority of cities especially for rural India where toll free numbers and customer service are not the most viable option, and a face-to-face interaction works best.
HCL's initiative to launch these solutions in Punjab is yet another progressive step of the organization to facilitate IT penetration in the state.
About HCL Infosystems
HCL Infosystems, India's premier information enabling and integration company offers its customers technology solutions across multiple platforms. It has partnerships with some leading global player like Intel, AMD, Toshiba, Ericsson, Microsoft, Nokia, Apple and Zee among others.
HCL Infosystems has direct customer services center across 300+ locations and two ISO 9001 certified state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. With a mission to provide world-class information technology solutions and services to enable its customers to serve their customers better, HCL Infosystems is forever setting new standards of IT in the country. For more information please visit www.hclinfosystems.in
About HCL Enterprise
HCL Enterprise is a leading Global Technology and IT enterprise with annual revenues of US $2.9 billion. The HCL Enterprise comprises two companies listed in India – HCL Technologies & HCL Infosystems. The 3-decade-old enterprise, founded in 1976, is one of India's original IT garage start ups. Its range of offerings span Product Engineering, Technology and Application Services, BPO, Infrastructure Services, IT Hardware, Systems Integration, and distribution of technology and telecom products. The HCL team comprises of 32,000 professionals of diverse nationalities, who operate from 15 countries including 300 points of presence in India. HCL has global partnerships with several leading Fortune 1000 firms, including leading IT and Technology firms. For more information please visit us at www.hcl.in


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Edward Hands and Lewis is now a nationally-acclaimed body. For over a hundred years Edward Hands and Lewis has been an established solicitors in the Leicestershire area, but now we have branched out across the UK.
Boundary disputes can be stressful and can lead to considerable disruption if your relationship with your neighbour becomes petty or hostile.
Prompt action to resolve the conflict is often the best approach, and EHL's solicitors have handled a wealth of boundary disputes across the UK.
We remain committed to pursuing any litigation fairly and in line with the law, but with our client's interests at the forefront of any action we take.
In boundary disputes, it is often possible to quickly resolve the situation in your favour, simply by referring to plans of your and your neighbour's properties, and determining where the legally enforceable boundary lies.
To speak to a member of our litigation team call us today for more information or advice on a matter.
Edward Hands and Lewis is now a nationally-acclaimed body. For over a hundred years Edward Hands and Lewis has been an established solicitors in the Leicestershire area, but now we have branched out across the UK.
At Edward Hands and Lewis we pride ourselves on our quick response time and there are several ways you can get in touch, whatever the method, we will make sure we get back to you as soon as we can and get to work on your case.
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Our solicitors are approachable and helpful and understand that legal undertakings can be incredibly stressful. We pride ourselves on excellent client service which has been recognised year on year by our Lexcel accreditation.
We know you may not be available within standard working hours, which is why we make ourselves available for out of hours appointments.
At Edward Hands and Lewis several of our specialists are multi-lingual in the following languages: Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Serbo-Croation, French, Italian, German, Swedish. For any other languages, the services of translators may be appropriate.
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LuminoGlow is a boutique lingerie label styling beautiful delicate European glow in the dark lace. Our lingerie says adore me, even in the dark…
Simply hold the lingerie close to a light, maybe a bedside lamp, that's about 30cm (12") for 3 or 4 minutes. In the meantime, close all the curtains and blinds so the room is pitch black. Let your eyes adjust to the darkness for a moment and you will see the gorgeous swirling wisps of lace dancing in the dark.
Check out the size guide for each item. We hope this will answer all your questions. If not, feel free to email us at: [email protected] and we'll help you select a size as best we can.
You should email us at [email protected] and we'll do our best to help you however we NEVER exchange or refund briefs/thongs/knickers so choose your item carefully.
Provided the item has not been worn, still has tags on it and is in original packaging we will refund the purchase price less postage or exchange once we receive the item back into stock. We're happy to stay in email contact with you all the while.
In the first instance email us at [email protected] and tell us about the problem and we will help you. Generally we will pay for the airmail post back to us and then replace it for you however we need to see that the item is still in pristine condition and the packaging is also perfect.
Here's a summary of the postage rates and courier rates:
To: UK & Europe
International Express: AU$35.00 with tracking and delivery of 3 – 4 working days.
Airmail Post: AU$8.00 – NO tracking – up to 15 working days delivery
Airmail Post: AU$25.00 – with tracking – up to 10 working days delivery
To: United States
International Express: AU$32.00 with tracking and delivery of 3 – 4 working days.
Airmail Post: AU$8.00 – NO tracking – up to 15 working days delivery
Airmail Post: AU$25.00 – with tracking – up to 10 working days delivery
To: Scandinavia
International Express: AU$32.00 with tracking and delivery of 3 – 4 working days.
Airmail Post: AU$25.00 – with tracking – up to 10 working days delivery
Within: Australia
$7.50 to capital cities with tracking – up to 5 working days delivery
$7.50 to regional areas – with tracking – up to 10 working days delivery
Express Post for Australia
$10.85 with tracking – overnight delivery between capital cities
$10.85 with tracking – up to 3 working days delivery to regional areas
Under other circumstances we can ship to other destinations and we suggest you email us at [email protected] and we'll quote a shipping price for you.
No, sorry. We currently ship to anywhere in Australia, USA, UK, Scandinavia and Europe.
No, never iron the lace. As previously mentioned, you can iron the accompanying fabric but the iron must be cool and we suggest always using a cloth instead of ironing directly onto our fabric.
As long as you gently hand wash and dry in the shade, the glow will not fade, peel off, scratch off or wash out. We've been washing/wearing this beautiful lace for years and it still glows beautifully. The technology used in creating this lace ensures that the glow technology lasts indefinitely.
Hand wash in cool water and dry it in the shade. Don't iron the lace – ever! If you feel the need to iron the accompanying fabric it's safe to do so as long as the iron is cool and doesn't actually come into contact with the fabric. Use a Rajah cloth or clean cotton tea towel between the iron and the fabric.
The glow fades ever so gently and slowly and your eyes adjust to seeing the glow in the darkness. It takes approximately 10 minutes to fade and then a quick re-charge and you'll be looking gorgeous in no time!
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Please note that this privacy statement applies only to our website. You may use the online form to order merchandise. During this process you will be asked to supply certain information, including your name, telephone number and email address. We require this information to verify your identity, and also to provide a way of contacting you should any question arise concerning your order. We will use these details only for processing your current order.
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In 2015 the Foundation Reggio Children – Loris Malaguzzi Centre and Enel Cuore Onlus started the project FARE SCUOLA. They aimed to intervene in 89 preschools and primary schools in the course of 5 years so as to improve the quality of the school environments intended as learning contexts and relational places.
The possible interventions aim to qualify the school environment by proposing new and different sensory qualities by means of colours, of lighting, of furniture, of communication proposals.
The entire process also offers formative opportunities that engage the officials and the teachers of the schools involved in a dialogue with the educational experience of Reggio Emilia.
• 63 works concluded (summer 2019)
• 10,275 children involved so far
• 178 teachers involved so far in the professional development opportunities
• 32 designers involved
• 5 million, the economic value of the works carried out so far
Download the press review about the event for the presentation of the results of FARE SCUOLA Project, held on March, 15th in Sala Scarpa at MAXXI in Rome.


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Attorneys for a former aide to John Edwards are seeking more information from the two-time presidential contender for a lawsuit involving a purported sex tape.
A motion filed by Andrew Young's lawyers on Thursday seeks more details from Edwards.
That comes just a couple of weeks after an attorney for Young said Edwards had privately testified in the case.
The filing does not say why Young's side wants more evidence.
Most of the document was filed under seal because of a protective order keeping details confidential.
Hoffman withdrew $1,200 hours before death: sources
Philip Seymour Hoffman withdrew a total of $1,200 from an ATM at a supermarket near his New York City apartment the night before he was found lifeless in his bathroom with a syringe still in his left arm, sources told NBC News.
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- Judge vows quick ruling on Va. marriage ban
- Hoffman withdrew $1,200 hours before death: sources
A judge previously ordered that details of Edwards' deposition remain private.
Edwards' former mistress Rielle Hunter has sued Young to reclaim materials including a video that Young has said depicts a sexual encounter involving Edwards.
Edwards was the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2004 and campaigned for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004 and 2008.
Grand jury investigation
Edwards has been the subject of a grand jury investigation over the affair for two years.
Last month, NBC News reported that prosecutors believe they have a strong case, but have not yet gotten a green light from the Justice Department to charge him.
That case hinges on whether Edwards violated election laws by trying to cover up his affair with Hunter.
Sources close to the investigation told NBC News that Justice Department attorneys were conducting a final review of evidence.
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"It would be surprising now if he wasn't indicted," said Stephen Saltzburg, a former federal prosecutor and George Washington University law professor. "If John Edwards was aware that money was being paid to hide his mistress... and it was done to help his campaign, then he's in trouble."
Edwards has repeatedly said that he did nothing wrong, and a spokesperson said he remains optimistic that the investigation will confirm that.
Federal prosecutors are trying to prove Edwards had a hand in the payment of more than $1 million provided by two key supporters.
The money was allegedly used, according to sources, to keep Hunter quiet and out of sight.
Prosecutors are examining whether the money spent on Hunter should have been treated and reported as campaign contributions, since keeping her way from the press was crucial to Edwards remaining a viable candidate.
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President Bush says more Americans should volunteer in their communities during this holiday season. The president's weekly radio address was a Christmas message that included thanks for members of the military serving overseas.
President Bush says all Americans share a responsibility to help those less fortunate in their communities - people struggling with illness or drug addiction or homelessness or gang violence.
He said people should look for opportunities to volunteer where the need is greatest to make the country a "more just and generous place" by reaching out to a neighbor in need.
During the holiday season, Mr. Bush said the nation continues to pray for the thousands of families grieving over loved ones lost in last year's terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.
He says Americans are grateful for the men and women in the U.S. military who will spend Christmas at posts far from home. "They stand between Americans and grave danger," said President Bush. "They serve in the cause of peace and freedom. They wear the uniform proudly, and we are so proud of them. I have met with these idealistic young men and women across America and around the world. I know the sacrifices they make and in every place they serve, they can know that they have the love of their families and the gratitude of their nation."
Christians celebrate the day when they believe the son of God was born in Bethlehem. Mr. Bush says the Christmas story continues to inspire people around the world with the blessing of what he called "a quiet birth in a little town on the margins of an indifferent empire." "For over two millennia, Christmas has carried the message that God is with us, and because he is with us we can always live in hope," he said. "The world we live in is very different from the world of ancient Bethlehem. Our need for that hope is still unchanged. In all the challenges and dangers of our day, we still seek the promise of peace on Earth."
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The idea that higher education should be open to all, regardless of background or finances, remains one of our guiding principles.
A college degree is a pivotal factor in social mobility in the United States. Yet, college graduation rates have stagnated for low-income students.
Community Scholarships benefit students with demonstrated financial need with a preference for first-generation college students or those from underrepresented groups on campus.
Open the doors of opportunity for a student with financial need:
- Named endowed Community Scholarship: $25,000
- Named current-use Community Scholarship: $2,000
If you are interested in establishing a Community Scholarship, call or email Jennifer Farner. You can also support this initiative by giving a gift of any amount to the Randolph W. Bromery Community Scholarship Fund.
Download a Case Statement to learn more economic facts about higher education and how you can help keep a UMass education accessible and affordable.
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A LARGE number of roads across Oxfordshire remained closed yesterday.
Oxfordshire County Council closed 32 roads across the county and warned people not to remove or tamper with signposts.
It said the fire service attended a number of incidents where cars had driven in to water on flooded roads.
More advice on driving in wet weather can be found at 365alive.co.uk
The closed roads included:
- Abingdon Road, Oxford from its junction with Thames Street and St Aldate's to near the Redbridge park-and-ride site close to the Kennington roundabout
- Lower Street, Islip Road, from A329 to Drayton St Leonard s Great Brook Road, from Buckland Road to Chimney near Aston
- Grove Road, Harwell s Icknield Road, South Stoke, from Grove Road to Woodcote Road
- B4016 between Blewbury and East Hagbourne s High Street, Clifton Hampden
- B4009, between Aston Rowant and Kinston Blount s Knightsbridge Lane, Pyrton, near Watlington
- West Hagbourne – Main Street to York Street
- Road to Woodeaton – from Elsfield Road to B4027
- Pembroke Lane, Milton s Wallingford Road, North Moreton s Hithercroft Road, South Moreton, at its junction with Anchor Lane and High Street
- Old Wharf Road, Longcot s High Street, Drayton St Leonard s London Lane, Ascott-under-Wychwood, from railway station to junction with A361
- Godstow Road, Oxford, from A34 bridge near Wolvercote to bridge near Wytham
- Dry Lane, Crawley s Culham Bridge on Tolgate Road, Culham
- Weirs Lane, Oxford
- Mill Street, Islip
- Kennington Road, from its junction with Old Abingdon Road to the mini roundabout at Upper End, Kennington
- B4016 Drayton Road, Sutton Courtenay Lower Icknield Road, Chinnor


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In American culture, traumatic events such as death, divorce or disease are often met with silence and stoicism. But two new books by Atlanta authors defy the cultural taboo surrounding loss: Kate Sweeney's American Afterlife: Encounters in the Customs of Mourning, and Jessica Handler's Braving the Fire: A Guide to Writing About Grief and Loss.
American Afterlife assumes an anthropological lens. In interviews with entrepreneurs and philanthropists — such as funeral directors, tattoo artists, memorial photographers and obituary writers — Sweeney delves into the community of the death industry. She also interviews the aggrieved: a mother who constructs a roadside memorial for her daughter who died in a car accident; family members who bury their loved ones' ashes at sea in man-made coral reef balls.
Braving the Fire serves as both an instructional guide for writing about grief and a memoir that chronicles how Handler's writing about her own personal losses helped her to make sense of their impact on her life. She structures the book alongside the Kübler-Ross model of the five stages of grief, and adds a sixth stage for writing, which she calls "renewal."
At Alon's Bakery & Market in Virginia Highlands, Sweeney and Handler sip coffees and split a chocolate truffle cake. Despite the dark subject at hand, the writers are upbeat and animated, peppering the conversation with everything from the cult following of Michael Lesy's 1973 book Wisconsin Death Trip to the talented work of renowned obituary writer Kay Powell (formerly of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution) to their shared humanist beliefs, which are rooted in both books' secular perspectives.
Pittsburgh native Sweeney moved to Atlanta after graduating from University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill in 2000. After a couple of years as a news reporter at WABE 90.1 FM, she enrolled in the Masters in Fine Arts program at UNC–Wilmington (where she wrote American Afterlife as her thesis). She now lives in East Atlanta and is a radio producer at WABE.
"As someone who had not yet experienced catastrophic personal loss, I realized I was on a mission to learn how people deal with it when it happens," she said. "I'm still terrified of the prospect of losing the people I love — and of my own death. But I think I've learned — and I hope this is a lesson I remember — to try to let myself experience it fully when it does happen."
Handler, a native Atlantan who now lives in Ormewood Park, knows death all too well. Her first book, a memoir entitled Invisible Sisters, chronicles her life as the sole surviving sister in a family of three daughters. Its positive reception (in 2009 Atlanta magazine named it Best Memoir) inspired Handler to begin teaching workshops for writing about grief.
"The memoir's public life was the catalyst [for teaching workshops about loss]; it showed me how much more needed to happen." This spring, she's leading an online workshop called "Writing the Tough Stuff."
Despite the authors' ease with discussing loss, they believe that most people still have a hard time expressing how they feel during such times. "Because it's sometimes so uncomfortable, unpleasant, awful . . . to talk about what's difficult, we don't want to do it," says Handler. "Loss is often integrated with our very identity. We become ashamed of it."
Sweeney connects the silence surrounding sickness, death and dying to its physical removal from the family home. "In the 1800s, people saw a lot more death than we do today. With the turn of the century came the advent of germ theory, and institutions like hospitals, funeral homes and nursing homes."
Because illness moved out of the family home and to institutions where the body was prepared behind closed doors, "death became strange to us, as a people . . . by and large, we never see it."
Reading and writing about loss is one way for grieving people to come to terms. "People write to preserve their memories, to keep track of a diminishing family tree, to catch hold of what they feel about a particular thing that happened," says Handler. "If I didn't write about my family, their lives and my life and my life with and without them, I wouldn't be who I am."
Adds Sweeney, "Death is monumental . . . and I think that [sharing] stories may be the closest we can get to understanding it."
Though how people grieve has changed over the years, no medium has transformed the discussion of grief more than the Internet. Both writers reference Death Café, a website that organizes group-directed discussions about death, and has meet-ups in cities all over the country, including at the historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta.
"There is very good content about the grief experience [online]," says Handler. She cites Lisa Bonchek Adams' personal blog about her experience with stage IV breast cancer, and writer Suleika Jaouad's New York Times blog about her breast cancer diagnosis at age 22, her subsequent treatment and recovery.
Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, says Sweeney, help to "open the door" to discuss loss. "It may be that it's easier to discuss something so difficult with people you can't see, and don't have to see in your day-to-day life. I'd venture to say that in an era when we might be expected to put on more of a brave public face while facing grief, these spaces may be more valuable than ever."
But because blogs, message boards and social media can open up grieving people to criticism, Handler says, "you have to make judgments about what resonates with you and how you heal." She thinks it's important for someone new to Twitter, for example, to look carefully at profiles and first "do a gut-check about how they feel about that person's affiliations and point of view." Sweeney agrees: "People take liberties about what they will say . . . online versus what they say in person."
Nevertheless, narratives about loss are the foundation for healing and a supportive community. Says Sweeney, "We have to figure this out as human beings, by sharing stories and showing others how we have coped."
Adds Handler, "almost everyone has experience with a significant loss . . . We want and need to share our stories."


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EasyIT Connect
In 2018, through the acquisition of The Technology Connection, EasyIT created EasyIT CONNECT to focus on the structured cabling, surveillance & access control systems, VOIP and audiovisual needs of its customers. The merger of structured cabling capabilities with EasyIT's network design/management expertise is meant to further our mission.
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Perfect fit! Skiving leather is the process of shaving away the back of a piece to make it thinner. There are a variety of reasons you'd want to do this to a work piece, but in this case, I needed to make a loop to feed through a clip that you'll see later. When the leather meets itself again, I wanted the thickness to be equal to that of the body of the collar on the left. I've always hated the inconsistency that I get with the variety of hand skiving tools that are available so I picked up a leather spitter from @tandyleather that made my life far easier. With one pull, the splitter achieves a clean, even new thickness that's repeatable and fast.. money well spent! . #Leather #LeatherWork #DogCollar #Making #Maker #MakeSomething #Tandy #Loop
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We've just put our first Mixels video live and have been inspired to do a few more with these funky creatures.
Our first Mixel acquistion was Meltus of the Infernites tribe - a Series 4 which I found lurking in our local Entertainer. I popped back today with the intention of grabbing Niksput from the same box as he was the Series 4 which was most appropriate for an idea I had. As I was rifling through the box, I spotted one bag which was a different colour and when I pulled it out, it was Slusho - a Series 6 interloper! I had a further look around, and sure enough, they had a Series 6 box too, so I grabbed the full Glorp Corp while I was there.
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Silver Bluff Falls
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TOUCHDOWN - Saluda running back Jeremiah Stevens breaks free for a 12-yard touchdown run in the Tigers 10-0 win at Silver Bluff Friday night. (Photo by Trey Fingerlin)
Tigers Shutout Bulldogs, 10-0
Behind one of the finest defensive performances in years, Saluda got its region schedule off to a good start with a 10-0 win at Silver Bluff Fri., Sept. 28.
The Bulldogs entered the game with a 3-1 record, the only loss coming 21-14 to 2nd ranked Barnwell. They had averaged over 37 points per game, but the Tiger defense completely shut them down.
Silver Bluff was held to four first downs, one in each quarter, 59 yards rushing and only 20 yards passing.
Saluda's offense was held to one of its lowest point totals in years, but the Tigers were content to play ball control to claim their first win ever over Silver Bluff. The two teams played four times in the 80's and SB won each time.
The Tiger offense got off to an auspicious start, fumbling on their first two possessions.
The Bulldogs recovered the second one at the Saluda 35. They could only gain one yard and turned the ball over on downs. Silver Bluff would enter Saluda territory only one more time in the game, and that was at the Tiger 47.
The first quarter ended scoreless. Midway in the second quarter, a 57-yard Silver Bluff punt pinned the Tigers at their own 19-yard line.
Quarterback Noah Bell passed 15-yards to CJ Bosket on first down, but the Tigers stayed on the ground the rest of the way, led by 230-lb. tailback Jeremiah Stevens, who carried five times for 49-yards on the drive. A 17-yard run by Bell kept the march going.
Stevens scored the game's only touchdown on a 12-yard run. Francisco Yepez' kick gave Saluda a 7-0 lead with just 1:38 to go in the first half. The half would end with that score.
Silver Bluff's second half kick-off sailed into the end zone, and the Tigers, starting at the 20, put together one of their best drives of the year, mixing the run and pass. A key play in the march was a three-yard run by Bell on fourth down at the Silver Bluff 46.
The 18-play drive stalled on third down at the Silver Bluff two-yard line, and Yepez came on to kick a 20-yard field goal to give Saluda a 10-0 lead with 4:22 to go in the third quarter.
Saluda had one more chance for a score in the quarter, when a wide open receiver dropped a sure 71-yard touchdown pass from Bell.
Behind the running of Stevens and Bell, the Tigers continued to keep the ball away from the Bulldogs in the fourth quarter to claim the important region win.
The region has three of the state's Top Ten teams, and Silver Bluff and Batesburg-Leesville have received votes in the poll. Each win in the conference is important, as five of the six teams will make the playoffs.
Stevens led Saluda's offense rushing for 143 yards on 27 carries. Bell added 31 yards on the ground to go along with his 84 passing yards.
Friday, the Tigers, 4-2, travel to Ninety Six to take on the unbeaten Wildcats. The stadium should be packed for this one.
Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
NEWBERRY COACH VISITS - Newberry College head football coach Todd Knight drove to Saluda last week to vist longtime Wolves fan Carol Brandt at Saluda Nursing Center. (Photo by Lewie Shealy)


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Gulf Air appoints new country manager for Egypt
Gulf Air has appointed Wael Mattar as its new country manager for Egypt, effective this month, July 2017.
With over 23 years' experience in aviation, Mattar has previously supported the airline's commercial mission in all of marketing and sales, representing Gulf Air in the GCC region.
Ahmed Janahi, Gulf Air chief commercial officer said: "It is a pleasure to welcome Wael to his newest role with Bahrain's national carrier. As a longstanding member of the Gulf Air family, Wael has amassed extensive industry experience and skills, making him the perfect candidate to further strengthen our presence in the Egyptian market and continue representing our airline in the Arab Republic of Egypt, a country we have proudly served since 1974."


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Saturday at Dan Aykroyd's shrine to commerce and "blues" and I gotta tell ya: It was an experience in vittles, incense and two totally different sound guys.
As far as dining, the service was really outstanding, which is good since the food is mediocre. My burger was solid, but not impressive. The sweet potato fries were fine, but not great. My main squeeze tackled a buffalo chicken platter and it, too, was fine. His fries were seasoned well, but unfortunately sat steaming in a paper tray under the chicken. The grease was deftly caught, but in doing so the fries were sogged out.
During our meal, we noticed Shanghai 5's Reid Robinson doing a fine job running sound for the restaurant's stage. Aside from it being a bit loud with the crowd thinned, it was mixed well and even Sade covers were pampered by the board. Unfortunately, the incense wafting from below started its lung infiltration and our bread pudding enjoyment was crippled. (The entrees may be meh, but the bread pudding with Jack Daniels sauce is pretty damn 'licious. Get one to go when you head out from a show.)
We hit the main room to find a muddy low-end haunting most of the bands. Perhaps Robinson and the guy downstairs (I'll call him "Basement") should swap places. People eating and talking would be less likely to care about low-ends and hearing an intricate bass line than musicians and fans there to only see a rock show. AWA rocked out to at least one pack of dancing teens, who just had to meet them after the show, the Bucks were on point with old honky-tonk standards, the Backsliders doled out sultriness and punk-riddled blues and the Sues partied in Adidas sweat suits with a farewell pedal steel set by Ward Williams. At first I thought it an awkward line-up, but it flowed pretty perfectly…a contrast to the wafts of suffocating Nag Champa. -- Merritt Martin


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Buck Boost Converters: Switching Regulators
Step-down/up switching regulators, also called buck-boost converters, output a regulated voltage level that can be either higher or lower than the input voltage. By combining buck and boost technology into a single DC-DC converter, the step-down/up converter can handle a wide range of input voltages that are either higher or lower than required by the circuit.
Buck-boost converters are ideal for use in portable devices, where the power source is frequently a single battery. The battery voltage can swing from a value above that needed by the circuit (at full charge) to a value below what is needed (as the battery discharges). The buck-boost converter will step-down the voltage in the former situation and step-up the voltage in the latter.
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