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Flames Off-Season Roundtable
Kent Wilson
May 06 2010 09:34AM
The Flames have been out of it for about a month now and with no real news to speak of, many fans minds have begun to turn to the inevitable "what if's" that populate the time between now and the start of the new season. And, as usual, the club is facing a lot of uncertainty after a disappointing finish and no obvious or sure-fire cures for what ails them.
With all that in mind, I recently sent some questions out to Nation writers Two-Line Pass, Jean Lefebvre and Pat Steinberg to get a sense of where their speculation has led them thus far. Here are their responses.
1.) Before getting to specifics, what would you consider the Flames primary goal to be next season? Stay competitive, take a step forward or begin the re-build? Your answer will likely inform the rest of your decision making.
TLP: Ideally they will both take a step forward as far as the standings go (i.e. playoffs) and be able to ship off several unwanted pieces for literally anything they can get in return, but unfortunately I think both of those goals are going to be difficult to achieve. As to performing better as a team, yes, I think the 2010-2011 Flames will be better once all 82 are played and that this season was indeed a speed bump rather than a sign of things to come. And by "think," I clearly mean hope. There is, we can all agree, far too much dead weight on the roster and it's unlikely to go anywhere, so while Darryl Sutter should have the goal of rebuilding the team as well as the farm, that's far too long-term of a goal to have any hopes of achieving in any meaningful way within the next calendar year. Making the playoffs and being competitive in the division (ha ha), however, would at least keep the wolves from his door for another year until he can get out from under at least some of his cap issues.
Jean: Start to rebuild. For several seasons, the Flames had been mired in that middle ground of either being just good enough to slip into the playoffs. This past year, despite an impressive bounce-back season by Miikka Kiprusoff, they were just bad enough to barely miss the post-season. Given the age of the core and the relative shortage of ready-to-contribute prospects, there isn't much reason to believe immediate progress is in the offing and in fact a further regression is not unreasonable. The Flames could conceivably squeeze a big year out of this group but the odds aren't so good and a win-now attitude could result in moves that further hurt the club's already cloudy long-term situation.
Pat: I really believe the Flames are still in a position to stay competitive, but it has to be done the right way. So I guess my answer would be a hybrid of two answers…they need to stay competitive by re-tooling a little bit. This team is handcuffed a little by having a number of longterm contracts, but I think this offseason can start building for strength down the road without dramatically sacrificing competition level. Whether it be a deal to acquire picks, or spread out salary by trading a big $ contract, I don't believe it means Calgary will regress to the bottom of the pack. Maybe expectations would need to be tempered a little, but I think it's possible to re-stock for the future without killing Calgary's ability to compete in the West.
2.) The Flames have about $53M in cap space committed to next season, giving them precious little budgetary wiggle room. I think we can all agree that Steve Staios, Cory Sarich and Ales Kotalik are boat anchors and are going to be very difficult to move in a trade. If you could eliminate ONE of these contracts (via demotion or buy out) which one would it be? Why?
TLP: I'd like to offload Kotalik. Of the three, his contract is of middling expense, and he seems the least likely to produce relative to any expectations placed upon him. Sarich, while obviously the most expensive against the cap, at least serves some sort of purpose as a 4-5 defenseman even if he is grossly overpaid. Staios is clearly the most "past it" of the three, but he's also the cheapest. So if he needs to be scratched -- and he will be -- it's the least costly scratch the team can make. Plus he does seem to be genuinely well-liked and regarded as a leader in the dressing room.
Jean: Eliminate Kotalik because for all his flaws, he's scored 20 goals as recently as two seasons ago and Calgary is thinner up front than on the back end. That leaves the choice between Staios and Sarich. In a buyout scenario, Staios is the more disposable option because he's due just $2.2M for one season compared to $7M over two seasons for Sarich. In a clean-break situation (i.e. dump trade) Sarich would be the preferable exorcism from the payroll.
Pat: Jeez, I don't like this question at all, because I can't say "all three". I'll give Sarich and Staios a pass here though, and here is my reasoning: Staios has a contract that runs out at the end of the season…was it an odd move? Yes, but his $2.7 million cap hit is gone at the conclusion of the 2010-11 season, so to eat that for one more year I guess you can stomach. Yes, the 3.3 on Sarich might be a little high, but I really liked his play the final 30 games of the season. When he's healthy, I believe he can still be effective. That leaves Ales as the easy answer, but I just don't know how you get around that contract. If there was an option of the three, I'd go with him.
3.) The Flames don't have a lot of free agent decisions to make this summer with just Eric Nystrom (UFA), Chris Higgins (UFA), Craig Conroy (UFA), Brian McGrattan (UFA) and Jamal Mayers (UFA) set to be free and clear come July 1st. Being mindful of the cap crunch, which of these guys do you re-sign and which do you let walk?
TLP: Of that group, just Higgins for sure and maybe Nystrom and Mayers, depending upon how cheaply they can be had. Conroy just doesn't have it any more and the only way I'd like to see him stay in Calgary is if he wouldnt mind being shuffled up to the broadcast booth. McGrattan is either made redundant by Mayers or, if the latter doesn't re-sign, is easily replaceable if Darryl really feels like he needs someone to punch guys like Derek Boogaard and Raistis Ivanans in the face 12 times a year.
Jean: Let Higgins and McGrattan walk. Based on his short tenure with Calgary, the former has no motivation to give the Flames a hometown discount and Calgary can't afford to pay what figures to be his market value even after a disastrous 2009-10 campaign. Meanwhile, the latter had already been phased out of the Flames' plans by this past season's end. The targets then are Nystrom, Mayers and Conroy. Mayers is a marginal player at this stage of his career but does just enough in the mucking and faceoff departments to earn his keep as a depth player. Besides, his presence may dissuade the Flames from going out and getting their annual one-dimensional knuckle-chucker this summer. Conroy should be obsolete by now, but one look at the Flames' depth chart at centre tells you he really isn't. He's already taken one sweetheart deal to stay in Calgary and nobody should put it past him to do it again.
Pat: In my mind, there's three tiers…yes, maybe, and no. Nystrom is the only one that falls into the yes category for me, as I think there are so many good things to like about his game. His offence is never going to wow you. Instead, it's his compete level, work ethic and desire to win that you really admire. His production last season was hampered by a groin injury that affected him from November through February. When healthy, he was one of few that would actually drive the net with the puck. I put Higgins in the maybe category, even though I've heard the Head Coach really wants him back. The big if with Higgins is whether or not he can regain his offensive touch. For Conroy and Mayers, I'd say no, for two reasons…38 and 35. I liked Conroy in the faceoff dot and on the cycle, but at 38, I think maybe it's time to go in a different direction. I was a huge fan of the jump Mayers brought each and every shift, but again, as a 35 year old UFA, I'd go a different way. McGrattan didn't see game action from the start of February on…that one is easy to me.
4.) Perhaps the most contentious free agent decisions will be whether or not to re-sign Ian White (RFA), who after scoring 13 goals and 38 points is rumored to be in the $3-$3.5M range. Should the Flames invest that much in yet another defender? Trade his rights prior to free agency? Court a free agent offer sheet?
TLP: If at all possible, he needs to be re-upped. Needs to be. You don't find good, young defensemen like him every day, and if he is allowed to leave, then the return for Phaneuf was Matt Stajan, and that might make me cry. If he does absolutely have to be let go, then I'd prefer it be by way of an offer sheet. I imagine the return in trade would not be worth it.
Jean: This depends on the outcome of Point 2). If another defenceman doesn't hit the bricks, it's hard to imagine a significant financial investment in White. On the other hand, cutting bait with White would mean one less asset on hand from the Dion Phaneuf deal. Assuming something can be done with one of the other bodies on defence, go ahead and sign him. There isn't enough case history to rely on the offer-sheet route being a smart way to go.
Pat: White had a great season, no question. I guess this question would be more easily answered if we knew the answer to question 2, but we don't. So, at face value, I'd say yeah, the Flames should make a push to re-sign White. The salary range seems about fair, and White did say he'd like to return. The good thing is, he's a controllable asset, so the other two options are viable if need be.
5.) Even after dumping one of the boat anchors, the Flames may need to make a tough decision with one of their big ticket players. Jarome Iginla ($7M), Daymond Langkow (4.5M), Robyn Regehr ($4.02M) and Miikka Kiprusoff ($5.83M) are all past 30 and take up a significant portion of the Flames budget. Would you move any of these guys this summer? More than one? Why or why not? Also...what would you demand in return?
TLP: Langkow for sure. Any void created by anyone else's being dealt would be impossible to fill even if the return was good, which it likely wouldn't be if a team was taking on that kind of salary. Langkow will not garner much, but he also doesn't contribute much, certainly relative to his salary. It would just be $4.5 million off the books. Anything gained in return would be a bonus.
However, I do think that the idea of trading Kiprusoff is an interesting one. His value is certainly higher than anyone else's; after all he could have been a Vezina finalist if the ballot allowed for one extra goaltender to be listed (or, more accurately, if Marty Brodeur wasn't living off reputation). The team would be nearly crippled for the near future but the haul could be substantial. Something to consider but I wouldn't do it quite yet.
Jean: Listen to Flames fans (and TLP! - ed.) and read their messageboard pleas and there seems to be a considerable push to dump Langkow. Even after a down year by Langkow's standards, it's hard to understand the sentiment. As mentioned, the Flames aren't exactly overflowing with centremen and, even if his scoring has dipped, Langkow still does a lot of underappreciated grunt work. Besides, Langkow's trade value isn't so hot right now. Same goes for Regehr. There's an obvious emotional consideration when it comes to Iginla but the simple truth is he's an increasingly bad bet to provide value for his $7M over the next three seasons. Is the city ready to cut the cord, though? Is Iginla even willing to let Darryl Sutter swing the axe? Based on the sell-high principle, there may never be a better time to trade Kiprusoff. The caveat there is you have to be ready to commit to Option C) of Point 1) (The Great Rebuild).
Pat: Would I move one of those guys? Yes. Can you? Different question. If there was the potential to move out a player like Regehr or Langkow and not bring back significant dollars in return (ala, draft picks), I'd be for it. I don't think it's totally out of the question, either, as there are teams who could use a veteran down the middle or on the blueline. If Calgary was able to free up some salary via that avenue, it might open things up a little more to sign the aforementioned White.
6.) It's a fairly average UFA crop this season. The best forwards available (Marleau, Kovalchuk, Plekanec) will be pretty expensive and probably beyond the Flames reach. Considering your other moves, is there anyone else you would target up front? Are there any defenders worth considering?
TLP: Honestly, no one in the Flames' price range interests me all that much. The focus should be more on getting White signed than pursuing any other free agents. But if the White negotiation falls through, I am particularly enamored of Rangers RFA d-man Dan Girardi, who would obviously require an offer sheet but would come cheaper than White and is really pretty good.
Jean: The Flames aren't or shouldn't be in the market for defencemen, especially if they sign White. The Class "A" free-agent forwards are out of their price range. Reasonable second-level targets would be guys like Matthew Lombardi, Vinny Prospal, Matt Cullen and Alex Tanguay. There's a lot of baggage with some of those guys, however.
Pat: The term thin is an accurate one, especially when it comes to who the Flames would be able to go after. First off, I think there's a very strong chance both Marleau and Plekanec remain with their current teams. But even if that wasn't the case, the only one who would make sense would be Plekanec at 26 years of age. But his play this postseason may very well price him out of Calgary's range. I just don't know if high-priced UFA's make sense for the Flames this offseason, with most of them being in the 32-37 age range. That doesn't mean they won't try and make a splash though, because I believe they will.
7.) What's to be done with the Flames back-up situation? The kids have struggled on the farm this year and having Kipper fully entrenched as the starter makes it difficult to sign a capable NHL veteran (emphasis on capable).
TLP: Two words, and I'm dead serious: Vesa Toskala. If he can be got for anything like what the hockey fan community at large perceives his value to be, then I wouldn't hate 10 games of what he gave the Flames this season. Please stop laughing. (That's not me you hear laughing. It's Maple Leaf fans. - ed)
Jean: The netminding vicious circle continues. In the summer, there's a reluctance to commit any funds to backup goaltending because the need is greater elsewhere. In February, when Kiprusoff is buckling under the weight of a heavy workload, the angst about an unreliable backup shoots way up and pointed questions are asked about why the area wasn't properly addressed in the previous off-season. Seeing as how none of the kids are ready, the veteran rote is the way to go. There always seems to be an abundance of Ty Conklins, Alex Aulds, Johan Hedbergs and Jocelyn Thibaults out there (this year they're called Antero Niittymaki, Brent Johnson, Andrew Raycroft and Curtis Sanford, among other names) and acquiring one would hardly break the bank.
Pat: You can find a capable backup in the $1 million range. From the past two seasons, is anyone going to be adverse to the Flames spending a little more at that position? There are UFA goalies out there…Budaj, Hedberg, Ellis etc. There are RFA goalies out there too, in Harding, Pavelec, Schneider. If you could wrangle a way to get someone signed at 1.2, I'd be all for it.
8.) Matt Pelech will turn 23 years old in September and has 3 AHL seasons under his belt. Do you pencil him in on the Flames starting roster?
TLP: I do. He doesn't have much left to prove at the AHL level and if nothing else he can fill the role of the Adam Pardys of the world for fairly short money. What else will he do in Abbotsford?
Jean: No. There's no obvious room for him and besides, Pelech is a "young" 23 from the standpoint that injuries have retarded his normal development.
Pat: Yes. Under my "maseter plan" the Flames would move out one of their current top 6 without a player coming back in return, preferably to free up some dollars and add a draft pick. Calgary would re-sign Ian White, and Matt Pelech would be promoted to the top 7. From what I've read, he was strong before an injury knocked him out this season, and Jim Playfair has been high on him for years now.
9.) The Flames have a dearth of quality prospects and high draft picks. Would you try to re-stock the cupboard this summer? If so, how?
TLP: Of course I would, who wouldn't? But that "how" part is the question, isn't it? Ideally Sutter can work some magic via trade before the draft but... Haha I couldn't even finish. The only way to restock the cupboard is to totally tank this season and next and next and next. Load up on high picks that way or not at all. But that tack will likely cost Sutter his job as the growing tide of negative public sentiment washes away both he and likely everyone else.
May 06 2010, 09:54AM
Im curious Kent. Who did they suggest replace Loubardias and Simmer?
I would love to see if the Flames could pry Patrick Sharp out of Chicago, with the Blackhawks cap situation, it may be worth a shot, he's looked pretty solid in the playoffs.
Sharp is a good target for sure. A couple of other signed players may come up for sale this off-season too: Marty St. Louis and Simon Gagne spring to mind.
The issue is: what do the Flames have to offer in return?
regher. very good and not that pricey
May 06 2010, 11:56AM
Sharp is a good target for sure. A couple of other signed players may come up for sale this off-season too: Marty St. Louis and Simon Gagne spring to mind.
The issue is: what do the Flames have to offer in return?
Ales Kotalik!
His NTC complicates things.
true. but lets face it, no one thinks there is any "easy" moves for sutter here. might have to just bite the bullet and ask
Just a quick list of things i would do as an "arm chair GM"
Iggy,Lankow,Kotalik,Regehr,Sarich,Mikka all gone, i really think its time for new blood, faster legs, and youth. I dig everyone but Kotalik, its just time for a change. These guys make a combined 28.9 mil +/- I believe there is a couple of first round picks along with a few prospect in trading these guys, Bos, NYI, Philly, Atlanta, and Florida need something we have. Example: Philly needs a goaltender in the worst way. Islanders have massive cap space. etc.
I just think it wouldn't be so bad at the bottom of the league for a couple of years we can build up , and stock pile our future. cause this mediocrity is killing me. Not that i dont like these guys, some of them are heart and soul, but its time for change. What do you think, too far? maybe not enough? or totally unrealistic?
I worry about a rebuild, do you really want D. Sutter to be able to hand pick an entirely new team from other teams prospects and table-scraps? We may end up with 13 or 14 d-men... Personally, I don't think we need a rebuild, a good no 1 center and improved years from most of the guys, which SHOULD be expected at this point would easily have us competing for the Northwest division title. I worry that if Sutter rebuilds we'll end up right back where we are with 4 or 5 tough years of being a bottomfeeder to show for it. I think where we really need to improve is our scouting, especially in Europe. How many Flames first round picks in the last ten years have actually made any kind of impact at the NHL level. Kris Chucko anyone??? There are lots of teams that draft far below the Flames that seem to end up with some pretty solid players. Look at Detroit.
The biggest issue with a scorched earth policy is that, IMO, its not an effective way to build a winning franchise. We can name the examples of how this lead to Crosby drafted by Pitts, and Kane & Toews in Chicago but realistically I geinuinely believe you can be a competitive team and continue to rebuild. The biggest knock on Sutter is that he will trade away so many draft picks when he should be utilizing them. Get better scouting staff and there are many diamonds in the rouch that can be had in the bottom half of the drafting round. Some of the more successful teams did not start from scratch to "build a winning mentality." They had winners, and exposed new prospects to this culture to build on year after year. I'm thinking of the Detroits, Bostons, Buffalo's, Phillys, and Toronto's of the world (just kidding). We are not near the unsalvageable situation that Burke is presented in. That being said, I truly would not be surprised to see them make the playoffs or spot 9 next year.
Let me put it this way, does anyone truly believe the Edmonton Oilers will be prepared to compete for the cup in the next 10 years with their scorched earth mentality? Didn't think so...
Some talk in Ottawa about moving Spezza before his July 1st no trade clause kicks in.
Would a Spezza for Iggy trade +/- something make sense?
Roughly same cap hit, although Spezza is under contract for longer... to offset this, you might get Ottawa to take on Kotalik or one of the other boat anchors.
send regher with kotalik / langkow / higgens to tampa bay and bring in lecavelier
If you look at what the Flames need I dont think Spezza is the answer. First and foremost the flames need to find places for all 3 of Sarich, Staios and Kotalik. Buy outs are stupid because the player stays on the cap but I'm sure Kotalik and Sarich can be had for 9th round draft picks.
Second they need to resign Nystrom, Higgins and White. I'm amazed at how many people feel these payers are expendable and dont help teams win when these are truly the winners on the team. Going after big flashy players like Spezza is stupid because, while they are very talented, very rarely do they work out; its right up there with big ticket UFA signings. Spezza is a high talent no heart player.
Its time to look at getting the players that are competitive and filled with heart and good at what they do. I put all 3 of these players in the same category as the Joel Wards, David Moss', and Curtis Glencross' of the world. They arent flashy but great with the corsi, have compete and want to win. Jokinen is talented but didnt want to win. Buowmester is likely the same. I want more Gelinas not Jokinens. Gelinas are way more fun to watch is nothing else.
anyone know if the cap is going up or down? If it goes down how does D.Sutter clear cap space with all this dead weight on the team? I agree with Brent buy outs dont help the situation. Next question who has a No trade on their contract of all the players that need to go? Me thinks its gonna be a messy off season.
May 06 2010, 10:26PM
anyone know if the cap is going up or down? If it goes down how does D.Sutter clear cap space with all this dead weight on the team? I agree with Brent buy outs dont help the situation. Next question who has a No trade on their contract of all the players that need to go? Me thinks its gonna be a messy off season.
Cap is expected to go up very slightly.
I think that we forget that a team isn't built or scrapped in one season. If we move players - who do we pick up, this years crop of UFA is not that deep and neither is the draft outside of the top 5 picks. This years edition of the Calgary Flames underachieved - I think another year under Sutters system and a year watching from the outside may motivate these guys.
The fire sale won't happen, but a couple of moves could give the battery a bit of a boost. With the core still having a few years left, Daz will likely ride it out for 2 more years with tweaks to see if he can get the formula just right to threaten if th Flames get in the playoffs.
Let's move past the wishful thinking of turning a package of Kotalik/Sarich/Staois into Tyler Hall. If they can be dumped, great, but don't hold your breath. Daz didn't trade for Kots and Staios to dump them.
Part of the challenge is to find a GM who needs what you got to trade. Look at someone who needs help to make the next step - the Caps, for example. They ran up against a hot goalie and need a bit of luck and a bit of sandpaper in the playoffs.
If Daz can move (and I don't say this cuz I want him to go, I kinda don't) Regher to Wash, clear $4M and get a prospect/pick/package ... that's a start.
Now, I think Daz loves Robyn and after moving Dion out I don't think he's also going to move him...
So... maybe we can turn a package of Kotalik/Sarich/Staois into Tyler Hall!
The issue with moving Regher is that he is so hard to replace on the blue line. Lets assume for a moment that they will resign White. White was a pretty solid piece of the return for Phaneuf who they want to succeed. Has anyone stopped to consider that White was likely an effective player because he was playing with Regher. Why pay 3.5 mill for a player and trade his line mate whom they had a lot of success. Maybe he can pick up where he left off with another partner but its a riskier game to do so. In addition to this how is regher expendable? There truly is no reasonable replacement for him ($4 mill is fair market value for him too). If we were to trade regher then the defensive corps would look like:
Saios-Buowmester White-Pardy Sarich-Giordano
That has to be one of the NHL's weakest defensive line-up around. If they can just get rid of Sarich for nothing then they have something like:
Regher-White Staios-Buowmester Pardy-Gio
Its still not great but for a moment think that Sutter may pull his head out of his a$$ and Darryl can get rid of Staios to the minors too and promote Pelech then we are looking at something like:
Regher-White Giordano-Buowmester Pardy-Pelech
Thats a pretty darn good looking top 4 and the bottom 2 should be able to be okay against 3rd and 4th liners. I personally quite enjoyed Pardy and dont know a huge amount about Pelech. He will likely provide the same results to Staios at about 1/5th the price.
Late to the party...
1. Re-bulid on the fly.
2. Move Kotalik (to Europe a la Marcus Nilson if nothin else) & Sarich (for anything).
3. Re-sign Nystrom & Higgins... maybe ^^ Mayers.
4. Re-sign Ian White (unless a beneficial trade could be worked out... but that goes for anyone).
5. Move Langkow AND Regehr. I'd like to see them remove Regehr's corpse-like persona from the dressing room and replace it with a younger version with a bit of a pulse... someone like Matt Greene comes to mind. I feel as though the removal of Regehr's all-business, Mr. Serious-like personality, coupled with the introduction of a jokester that can keep the room light would do wonders for this club. Plus, how could you not love to see Matt Greene smashing Oilers heads in for the next 5 years!
6. I'd look at a guy like Colby Armstrong. I like Dan Hamhuis, but it'd depend on exactly how the rest of the D shapes up.
7. Toskala or any other backup under a mil. Vesa's probably a good fit with Kipper for next season given their relationship.
8. Pelech stays... and hopefully usurps Pardy & Staios as a #5
9. Its never a bad idea to add picks & prospects... EVER!
Pelech- Staios/Pardy
And still the need for a #1 C.
And just who do you trade from this roster to get Mat Greene? Don't even say Regehr, that won't happen
I like ross creeks thoughts. although instead of another grinder type such as armstrong (even though he possess scoring potential) i would rather get an offensive player...like a svatos or something. someone with the knack of putting the puck in the net and throw backlund in 2nd line instead of stajan
bourqe ?? iggy hagman backlund svatos dawes stajan higgens glencross sutter nystrom mayers
bouw - white gio - sarich pardy - staois / pelech
plus if we could swing another top 4 D man with some speed that would be benficial. to sum up i would love to see regher ( i know he has a NTC), kotalik and mcgratten go to TB for lecavelier. (only because i heard from fan960 that TB may be looking to move his big contract to free up room to build around stamkos.) then trade langkow, moss, and sarich? for the likes of brad boyes (thoughts?? i like him but has had an off season) and carlo colaiacovo.
so it would be bourqe lecavelier iggy hagman backlund boyes dawes stajan higgens glencross sutter nystrom mayers
white bouwmeester gio colaiacovo pardy staois / pelech


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While the title of this article might be a little bit clichéd and obvious, the spirit behind it is perfectly legitimate. With the full launch of Mythic Entertainment's Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning only a few hours away, I thought it might be helpful for those of you out there who haven't rushed out and bought the Collector's Edition or pre-ordered a box to hear my impressions of the game and whether or not you should go out and spend your hard earned money on this new RvR offering.The answer to the question ,"Is it worth my money?" isn't as easy or black and white as you might think. Like most MMOs, your enjoyment of Warhammer Online is going to depend on your own personal likes and dislikes when it comes to MMOs. I'm going to address a number of questions that you may or may not have about the game:
Read the preview here.
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Originally posted by SgtFrog
you said it instead of is in the tittle
The "it "and the "is" are in the wrong order. And there's this strange question mark at the end of it...
I wanted to add one thing to the article though. I'm generally the one who, in a PQ, starts up a group and sends out random invites to anyone else in the PQ area. Why?
Because WAR actually REWARDS you for grouping. There is no "dividing" of XP/INF... everyone gets the same as they would if soloing, but now there are six of you all earning XP/INF... so you get six times the amount as you would normally. I also enjoy "grinding" (though it doesn't feel like a bad grind to me) each PQ area until I max out the rep for that area. In a group, it's not uncommon for people to stay around for 3+ rounds of the PQ before leaving, so you all get a feel for each other. And, like Jon said, it's a great place to make friends.
Being in these groups also gives me a chance to get a feel for how tanking works (being a tanking class and all). In other games, I wouldn't get this experience very often, and what little I'd get before the end-game would be a LOT more stressful and not give me a chance to play around and see what skills I like and which ones work the best.
Good unbiased preview. I agree with everything you said, including: Play Order. We will destroy the unruly denizens of destruction!
You Rock Jon. That was one of the most honest articles i have ever read. Bull S**T free.
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fantastic review Jon
I agree with 2 great points you made yes its cartoony but it has enough oooomph at full settings with AA and AF on to give it that polish that wow just doesnt have I couldnt play wow because of the graphics.
Grinding what grind as you say there is just so much to do that it isnt a chore I hadnt pulled 9 hrs on a MMO since the days of pre-cu SWG yet have found myself doing exactly that in the last 2 days.
Ignore Jon dont join Order they are pansy elves and bridget the midgets get your squigs out and rain death on the stunties.
I was a MMORPG fan when I first started playing DAoC in 2001 and then switched to SWG in 2005. I can't say for sure if I am a MMORPG fan anymore though, because community is just as much a feature of a MMORPG as PvP or Raiding. The community since WoW came out in almost every MMORPG I've played has been rude, anti-social, and disrespectful with small pockets of mature people. This is the exact opposite of how the community was before WoW. Your last paragraph said that you would recommend the game to fans of MMORPGs, but I cannot say for sure if I am a fan of MMORPGs anymore. I love the idea of building a character over a long period of time with other people online, but I absolutely hate what the MMORPG community has devolved to.
I guess the question is: Is the WAR community like the DAoC and SWG community before WoW brought several million people into our games, or is the WAR community like WoW's?
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very well balanced review in the article. i appreciate that because i wouldn't have been able to do it. i would have been warning people to make sure to roll a class that could actually build enough moral to use its top talents. but i'm kinda mr. negator on this one, i admit it.
Thanks for the comments guys. Like I said in the preview, it's not a "perfect game" without issues, but with that said, I'm online right now playing in my "free time" after a very long day at work. *shrug*
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I don't see how you could have missed all the bugs because in 1 week I reported over 40
Excellent article, Jon.
Balanced, honest and not blatantly leaning either way; you were very clear that your personal opinions were entirely your personal opinions and not fact (something some posters on these forums could learn a thing or two about).
Also, I agree with your take about not racing to end-game. Heh, from your fingers to the players' eyes. I'm sure it'll happen, though. Dollars to donuts, there will be players who - despite the setup of the game and how it provides challenges and meaningful content at all levels - will still insist the "real game" is at level cap, will fly through all the levels and "necessary content" as fast as possible in a race to get there. I fully expect threads of "this game fails, it doesn't have enough endgame content!" to start popping up in about 2 weeks or less.
But there I go getting cynical.. :-p
Also, the "confusing modernity with art style" statement is probably the most eloquent description of the constant arguments over whether a game's graphics suck or not that I've ever seen.
In all... very good article!
Originally posted by WSIMike
Also, I agree with your take about not racing to end-game. Heh, from your fingers to the players' eyes. I'm sure it'll happen, though. Dollars to donuts, there will be players who - despite the setup of the game and how it provides challenges and meaningful content at all levels - will still insist the "real game" is at level cap, will fly through all the levels and "necessary content" as fast as possible in a race to get there. I fully expect threads of "this game fails, it doesn't have enough endgame content!" to start popping up in about 2 weeks or less.
getting to level cap fast is a power thing in general and an actual goal in WAR with rewards. the power comes from having access to resources and money making opportunities before the rest of a server population. this is true in any mmo.
WAR in particular rewards higher levels by tieing your guild rank to the levels of the players in the guild.
just thought it would be good to point out these things.
Good, straight-forward article.
It explains why someone would like the game and why they might not like the game and most importantly tells the reader to make up their OWN mind. Often you see people posting others to tell them whether a game is 'good' when they should be looking at it themselves and decide. This article encourages them to do this by presenting WAR's strengths and weaknesses in one easy read.
I did like how the article points out how painless grouping is in WAR. I've done more average grouping/hour than any other game I've played. The PQs and open RvR encourage it and the excellent Open Group system makes it easy.
It's not immersive for me like SWG was, where you have a complex social structure. It's basically just combat, and as long as that is fun the game is fun.
The game looks solid. It does add some things that I have not seen in other games, like the open groups where you can just add yourself, or the PQ's. Being able to jump into a scenario is a lot of fun.
I rolled Order/healer on one of the open RVR servers. I have never rolled a toon on an open pvp server, but so far I find it kind of fun. Yesterday some guy was about ready to kill another guy and I jumped down from a hill, gave a couple quick heals and the two of us were able to take him down. The whole time I was looking out of the corner of my eye for the gank squad.
I've never rolled a healer before and actually seriously wanted to play one. This is the first time. So I guess this game has gotten me to try some new things and that is good.
Its $50, just go out and get it and give it a try. 1 Month free anyways, so thats a good thing.
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Jon, I loved your review. But I have one thing to point out about the way you represent it. You used the word "carebear". I don't hate the word but I think its very unprofessional to use words that put down other players playstyle that doesn't fit yours. You are a representation of MMORPG.com so therefore you shouldn't be using words that are used as what we call flamebait. This goes for "fanboi, failcom" and whatever other words people have used to put down something or someone. I suggest you think about this next time before making another review. To me, it's not that huge of a problem. But it could come off as being amaturish and very immature to belittle the other crowd. This site is for rpg gamers as a whole, wether you like PvE, PvP, RvR, or w/e is out there. Let's try to keep things that way.
Great review. I had been testing the game for quite some time before any OB announcements, and I find it to be entertaining, but also repeating common MMO mistakes.
I think it's a good game, but I've been playing WoW already. I really don't want to leave the spin-off of warhammer (WC1 was originally intended to be a Warhammer PC Game) for the real deal. Especially since there's alot of issues that Mythic representatives act like children about to the press. Perhaps later on, but as it stands, no thanks.
Originally posted by mackdawg19
Jon, I loved your review. But I have one thing to point out about the way you represent it. You used the word "carebear". I don't hate the word but I think its very unprofessional to use words that put down other players playstyle that doesn't fit yours.
i think you may have missed him playing around. the entire section was from the point of view that he usually prefers pve, which traditionally is "carebear," but he was pleased to be enjoying pvp more than usual due to how it was delivered in WAR.
I love this game.
Originally posted by Myrdek
I don't see how you could have missed all the bugs because in 1 week I reported over 40
Sometimes you are too busy having fun to report bugs. Or even look at something and think thats a bug.
In 8 hours of play - the server and client have been rock solid for me. No crashes, no graphic glitches, no frame rates dropping so low you cant move.
So I havent encountered a single game breaking bug.
The two bugs I have noticed were an NPC air walking and being unable to target a NPC that was standing right on me. So I had to run away before I could fight them.
I am playing on a Core 2 Duo 6600, 2 Gigs RAM and a 512M 3870 graphics card using Windows XP SP3.
Originally posted by Lex_Taliones
I think it's bad form to put a question into the title, if you're not going to answer it outright ... even if you do call yourself out on that. Problem is, you don't call yourself out on it until the last section.
It really depends on how you look at the article. While I suppose I don't come right out and say yes or no (though if you look closely at the end, you might be surirpised) the article is ripe with, you shouldn't buy it ifs...
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Originally posted by ardohain
Originally posted by mackdawg19
Jon, I loved your review. But I have one thing to point out about the way you represent it. You used the word "carebear". I don't hate the word but I think its very unprofessional to use words that put down other players playstyle that doesn't fit yours.
i think you may have missed him playing around. the entire section was from the point of view that he usually prefers pve, which traditionally is "carebear," but he was pleased to be enjoying pvp more than usual due to how it was delivered in WAR.
Yuppers. If you look at that section, which the magic of Control - C lets me paste below:
One thing to note though… If you're a novice at PvP, don't jump into the Open RvR servers. There is plenty of RvR action on the Core servers, and you don't run the risk of getting ganked again and again by some high level clown looking for some kicks at your expense. On the other hand, if you're one of those players who loves the thrill of being in danger at all times and enjoy the realism of not being artificially separated and restricted by level, the Open RvR servers are probably right up your alley. Who needs those carebears anyway?
You will see that I also called PvPers clowns looking for some kicks at your expense. It was kinda a little play on the way that both sides tend to see the other and was meant to highlight the fact that there were two different server types that might suit each case better.
I agree, temrs like "carebear" and "ganker" get thrown around a lot. That's really the point In the context of the paragraph (or even the whole article), I wasn't putting anyone down. I'm not a PvPer and I thought I was clear on that. I just think that the emotion pent up in those two terms is worth poking a bit of good natured fun at. Not unprofessional at all.
Jon Wood
Managing Editor
I am soooo on the wall with this game. I have tried SO many mmo's and most of the time end up playing through just the free month(or not even that) and then canceling. They just dont end up holding up to pre cu SWG how fun that was or how good WoW is(and yes WoW has it's own problems too but that's another post). I've googled for videos of WAR and and quite frankly the game looks pretty ugly to me. Not much better than WoW which is 4 years old(yes I'm a graphics whore but I will overlook it somewhat if the game is compelling enough). I just dont want to spend the 50.00 AGAIN for another mmo like I just did with AOC that I only played a couple of weeks before getting bored with it and quitting. However there are so many good things being said about WAR and I LOVE the enthusiasim of Mark Jacobs every time he talks about WAR(there's a guy who REALLY loves his job!) that I also DO want to run out and get it tomorrow.
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For me Rei is gonna betray Saeko..like leaving her in a dangerous situation without giving her a hand surrounded by Zombies.But she will survive due to the appereance of a new character..and when Saeko gonna get back Rei would be evincted from the group..(finishing with the Cult group , mostly :p).
and i even..see rei trying to assassinate our leader (don't remember is name lol ..it is been so long without seeing a raw translate) :sad:
Ps :(i 'm happy lol i thought i was the only one reading it actively lol (you see how far i'm in )
i dont think Rei's a bad person though... but that would be pretty intense =D
unless Saeko does something ridiculously bitchy (which she won't cause she's awesome =P) i think Rei would put herself in danger to try and save her. at the moment anyways...
im interested in where the story's gonna head with Asami though. Asami = second favorite =D
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Then he stopped the machine at the bridge to let Suma-theek out.
Whether he imitated it by bowing above or below the bridge, he does not state.
The Dean took his bridge seriously and with extreme deliberation.
It is not a roquet unless they remain in contact after passing through the bridge.
"causeway over a ravine or river," Old English brycge, from Proto-Germanic *brugjo (cf. Old Saxon bruggia, Old Norse bryggja, Old Frisian brigge, Dutch brug, Old High German brucca, German Brücke), from PIE root *bhru "log, beam," hence "wooden causeway" (cf. Gaulish briva "bridge," Old Church Slavonic bruvuno "beam," Serbian brv "footbridge"). For vowel evolution, see bury. Meaning "bony upper part of the nose" is from early 15c.; of stringed instruments from late 14c.
card game, 1886 (perhaps as early as 1843), an alteration of biritch, but the source and meaning of that are obscure. "Probably of Levantine origin, since some form of the game appears to have been long known in the Near East" [OED]. One guess is that it represents Turkish *bir-üç "one-three," because one hand is exposed and three are concealed. The game also was known early as Russian whist (attested in English from 1839).
Old English brycgian "to bridge, make a causeway," from bridge (n.). Related: Bridged; bridging.
bridge (brĭj)
An anatomical structure resembling a bridge or span.
The upper part of the ridge of the nose formed by the nasal bones.
A fixed or removable replacement for one or several but not all of the natural teeth, usually anchored at each end to a natural tooth.
One of the threads of protoplasm that appears to pass from one cell to another.
A component of ICES for civil engineers.
[Sammet 1969, p. 616].
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A device which forwards traffic between network segments based on data link layer information. These segments would have a common network layer address.
Every network should only have one root bridge.
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Get an overview of this hotel3-star Valencia apartment in Ciutat Vella, walk to Silk Exchange
Collect 400 Nectar points!
Simply enter your Nectar card number when you check out. Your points will be credited 35 days after you return from your trip.*Offers may apply
Located in Ciutat Vella, this apartment is within a 5-minute walk of Palace of the Marques de Dos Aguas, Silk Exchange, and Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Central Market and Serranos Towers are also within 15 minutes.
Property Features
Along with self parking, this apartment has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff.
Room Amenities
All 18 apartments feature kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and sofa beds. Coffee makers and TVs are among the other amenities that guests will find. Private bathrooms are not ensuite and limited housekeeping is available.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Citizentral Apartamentos Gascons
Apartment Amenities
Apartment Amenities
Citizentral Apartamentos Gascons features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).
- Total number of rooms - 18
- Number of floors - 5
- Multilingual staff
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Sofa bed
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Parking (limited spaces)
Room Amenities
- Limited housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Bidet
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Television
- Sofa bed
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Free WiFi
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Sofa bed size
Apartment Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10 per night.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
- Late check-in fee for check-in after 10 PM (amount varies)
- Late check-out fee: EUR 25
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per night
Apartment Name
- Apartamentos Gascons
- Apartamentos Gascons Apartment
- Apartamentos Gascons Apartment Valencia
- Apartamentos Gascons Valencia
- Citizentral Apartamentos Gascons Apartment Valencia
- Citizentral Apartamentos Gascons Apartment
- Citizentral Apartamentos Gascons Valencia
- Citizentral Apartamentos Gascons
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.


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Get an overview of this hotelLuxury Senago hotel in Fiera Milano Rho with free breakfast
Located in Fiera Milano Rho, this luxury hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Aqvasport Limbiate and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Villa Arconati. Green Golf Club and Metropoli are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Features
This hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and a fitness center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, 24-hour room service, and a business center.
Room Amenities
All 50 rooms offer free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and LCD TVs with digital channels. Refrigerators, minibars, and hair dryers are among the other amenities available to guests.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access.
This 5-star property offers access to a business center and limo/town car service. Event facilities include a conference center and conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, a library, and a garden. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Elevator/lift
- Restaurant
- Wedding services
- Free newspapers in lobby
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Garden
- Library
- Total number of rooms - 50
- Number of floors - 4
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Conference center
- Free self parking
- Free breakfast
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Number of meeting rooms - 20
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Bathtub or shower
- Digital TV service
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Air conditioning
- Room service (24 hours)
- Desk
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Premium TV channels
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- In-room safe
- Free WiFi
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
The City - Onsite restaurant.
24-hour room service is available.
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at noon
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per stay
Hotel Name
- Borromeo Villa
- Hotel San Carlo Borromeo
- Hotel Villa San Carlo
- Hotel Villa San Carlo Borromeo
- Hotel Villa San Carlo Borromeo Senago
- Villa Carlo Borromeo
- Villa San Carlo Borromeo
- Villa San Carlo Borromeo Hotel
- Villa San Carlo Borromeo Senago
- Hotel Villa San Carlo Borromeo Senago, Italy - Milan
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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South Africa will head into the quarter-finals of the RWC Sevens as top seeds at the end of an thrilling second day at Luzhniki Stadium.
South Africa will head into the quarter-finals of the RWC Sevens in Moscow as top seeds at the end of a thrilling second day at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Paul Treu's side didn't concede a single point during their Pool B games, and will face Fiji after the Islanders ended as second best runners-up.
And, in a replay of their quarter-final in Dubai four years ago, defending champions Wales will play Sevens World Series champions New Zealand.
In Pool A it came down to Australia v France to decide who would top the table and after a magnificent fight back by the French to draw 17-17, both sides entered the quarter final stages, with France ending as best-placed runners-up.
Kenya were the stars of Pool C and topped the group after they beat Zimbabwe and Samoa on Saturday with some exciting, open rugby that could pose issues for France when they meet
New Zealand had a scare against a feisty USA side but in the end they did enough to top Pool D and get through to the Cup quarter-finals.
Wales versus Fiji was the highlight of Pool E, which saw the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens champions edge the Islanders 19-14 in a thrilling encounter which they had to win. Fiji finished in eighth and will play South Africa on Sunday.
In Pool F, England had a late scare from Argentina in their final Pool match but their defence held firm and they emerged 14-12 winners, booking their place in the Cup quarter-finals, where they'll play Australia.
Speaking after the final match in the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset said: "With just three years to go until Rugby returns to the Olympic Games in Rio, we've been reminded again today why the Game deserves to be on sport's biggest stage.
"Day two of Rugby World Cup Sevens was full of wonderful matches and now the quarter-finalists have been decided. There really are some mouth-watering match-ups, and I predict the final day of this tournament will be magnificent."
Day 2 results:
Samoa 29-0 Philippines
Kenya 31-5 Zimbabwe
New Zealand 26-7 Georgia
USA 14-15 Canada
Fiji 47-0 Uruguay
Wales 28-19 Tonga
Argentina 10-17 Portugal
England 38-7 Hong Kong
Australia 40-7 Tunisia
France 21-17 Spain
South Africa 33-0 Japan
Scotland 21-5 Russia
Zimbabwe 19-7 Philippines
Canada 26-19 Georgia
Tonga 36-0 Uruguay
Portugal 14-17 Hong Kong
Spain 24-26 Tunisia
Samoa 12-17 Kenya
New Zealand 26-19 USA
Fiji 14-19 Wales
England 14-12 Argentina
Australia 17-17 France
South Africa 41-0 Scotland
Russia 12-12 Japan
Day 3 fixtures:
30 Jun 2013 – 09:30 Tunisia v Uruguay – Bowl QF
30 Jun 2013 – 09:52 Russia v Spain – Bowl QF
30 Jun 2013 – 10:14 Hong Kong v Georgia – Bowl QF
30 Jun 2013 – 10:36 Japan v Philippines – Bowl QF
30 Jun 2013 – 10:58 Samoa v Zimbabwe – Plate QF
30 Jun 2013 – 11:20 Argentina v USA – Plate QF
30 Jun 2013 – 11:42 Scotland v Portugal – Plate QF
30 Jun 2013 – 12:04 Canada v Tonga – Plate QF
30 Jun 2013 – 13:00 South Africa v Fiji – Quarter-Finals
30 Jun 2013 – 13:22 New Zealand v Wales – Quarter-Finals
30 Jun 2013 – 13:44 England v Australia – Quarter-Finals
30 Jun 2013 – 14:06 Kenya v France – Quarter-Finals


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what animes did you hate, until you actualy watched them?
Like.. I hate this because the main character looks dumb; or because the name sounds stupid. Then you watch it.. and you realy love it.
I find this happening to me alot.. but then.. I have alot of hate. To bad Iv been proved wrong so many times...
- Naruto.
not because Im one of those retards who hate it because its too 'commercial'; but because I found a bout 4 chapters of it in a shonen jump magazine, and it was in the middle of an arc.. and I read it... and suprisingly it didn't make sense to me. So I decided it was stupid.
Then I saw the first few episodes of the dub on telly and thought Id give it another shot. lol.
- Howls Moving Castle
.. The cover had a picture of an old lady on it.. who wants to watch a movie about old ladies???
- Tsubasa
I had tried xxxHolic and didn't like it.. Naturaly Id assume that this was crap aswell.
- Card Captor Sakura
the name is stupid.
- Kodomo No Omacha
Actualy, I had never heard of this before I read the manga.. I found it when I was looking at random shojos... But its a good think I hadn't ever heard of it before because I would have hated the summary. It sounds sooo cliche
- Vampire Knight
read the summary because I like vampires.. but it sounded lame. Eventualy decided to give it a go.. my love of vampires over rided my dislike of the summary.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
Not a fan of Sci Fi..
- Romeo x Juliet
This sounded stupid aswell.. watched it out of curiosity tho.. and was strangely interested... for about 10 episodes. Then I got bored. Still.. better then I expected.


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WALTHALL — Authorities say a predawn fire that gutted the Webster County courthouse in Walthall, Miss., was caused by an electrical short.
Sheriff Tim Mitchell told supervisors on Thursday that an investigation showed the fire started when a power strip in a first-floor office on the southwest corner of the building shorted out. Mitchell says the fire marshal's office says the fire is non-suspicious.
The two-story courthouse was built in 1915. The town of Walthall is located just north of Eupora on Mississippi Highway 9.
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St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians 6:18-24
BRETHREN, pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that utterance may be given me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Now that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicos the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love undying. Amen.
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Virgin Australia Launches S'Wonderful Marketing Campaign to Hero its People29/09/2012
Virgin Australia today launched a major marketing campaign designed to showcase the airline's new flying experience and its award-winning service.
The flagship of the campaign, a 60-second television commercial, features many of Virgin Australia's own employees and was filmed on the salt plains of Western Australia over a period of five days.
The commercial was directed by Australian director Daniel Askill, of Collider Films, well regarded for his work in the United States and Australia including music video, fashion and the arts. The soundtrack of the commercial features Australian artist Megan Washington performing "S'Wonderful", recorded and produced by Les Gock of Sound Thinking.
The campaign will feature in a range of formats across television, online, print, outdoor and social media, and includes imagery produced by New York-based Australian photographer Daniela Federici.
Virgin Australia Chief Customer Officer Mark Hassell said: "When we launched the new Virgin Australia brand and identity last year, we made a promise to put the magic back into flying. This campaign highlights how we have delivered on that promise.
"We have completely overhauled the customer experience, transforming the look and feel of travelling with Virgin Australia both in the air and on the ground.
"We now have a brand new product that can compete with the best airlines in the world. The music and visuals of the television commercial have been chosen to reflect this, giving a sense of the modern, stylish vibrancy of Virgin Australia.
"However the real heroes of the commercial and our campaign are our people – they are our greatest asset and their willingness to go above and beyond for our customers sets us apart from other airlines", Mr Hassell said.
Virgin Australia worked closely with Clemenger BBDO Sydney to create the multi-faceted campaign.
The campaign is being launched today as part of the television broadcast of the AFL Grand Final, one of the highest rating broadcasts of the year in Australia. Virgin Australia is the official airline of the AFL and to celebrate the AFL Grand Final and the launch of the campaign, one of Virgin Australia's new Airbus A330 aircraft will conduct a fly-over of the Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground at around 2pm today.
To view the new television commercial, visit www.virginaustralia.com/romance or www.youtube.com/virginaustralia


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Hunting the Hunter (On the Run #6)
- Brief Synopsis:
- Final book in the On the Run series.
- Long Synopsis:
- Book Description: Aiden and Meg Falconer have been all across country, looking for the man who framed their parents and sent them off to life in prison. Now they've found him -- and need to trap him before he gets away again. But it isn't going to be easy. Hairless Joe is a professional killer ... and he's not about to let two kids stand in the way of his freedom. It's the ultimate showdown -- and only one side can win. Be sure to read the books in this series in order, as this is not a stand-alone book.
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 151 Pages
- 9780439651417
- Publisher:
- Date of Addition:
- 03/24/08
- Copyright Date:
- 2006
- Copyrighted By:
- Gordon Korman
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- Language:
- English
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- Children's Books, Mystery and Thrillers, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Teens
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Did You Know? Countdown to Valentine's Day (02/13)
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About Valentine's Day
Feb. 13 : 01 Day to V'Day
Did you know that Valentine's Day is celebrated in countries around the world, including Korea?
There, women are the traditional gift bearers on February 14th. But a month later, on March 14th, men return the generosity. The holiday, known as White Day, is so named since the traditional gift is "white chocolate". In a nod to Korean singles, April 14th is referred to tongue-in-cheek as Black Day, when singles get together with friends and eat black-colored Jajang noodles.
February 14th is Valentines Day – a worldwide celebration of love and romance, marked by giving red roses and chocolate hearts or by sending valentines. Join us as we present a new "Did You Know?" fun fact each day as we countdown to Valentine's Day, the day of love!
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Staten Island University Hospital provides complete medical
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At Staten Island University Hospital, we strive to provide
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During a recent panel discussion featuring speakers from various borough and city-wide organizations, Staten Island University Hospital came out in support of the Island's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community, announcing plans to create a safe and healing environment for its LGBT patients and visitors. The event took place June 28 at the Regina M. McGinn, MD, Education Center in Ocean Breeze.
"It's great to see community institutions outreach to the LGBT community, and SIUH is doing it way ahead of schedule," said Wayne Steinman of Midland Beach, a long-time LGBT advocate on the Island.
The hospital is the first within the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System to reach out and partner with the LGBT community, a group that may not seek medical attention for fear their sexual orientation will lead to sub-par treatment.
"Many don't want to tell their healthcare providers they are gay because they don't want to be treated different or feel judged," said Joanne Waglione, borough coordinator for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG).
Celina Ramsey, who is leading the SIUH initiative, observes that LGBT patients have been heading to Manhattan for care, instead of staying on the Island. The hospital's new program will train staff how to speak to and treat patients of different sexual orientations so they won't feel the need to cross a bridge for medical attention.
Panel member Allison Berwald, a social worker and mental health counselor at the Hetrick-Martin Institute for LGBT youth in Manhattan, said that working with patients should include respect, empathy — not sympathy — and open-mindedness.
One goal of the SIUH initiative, according to Ms. Ramsey, is to ensure hospital staff know the appropriate terminology to use when working with LGBT patients to avoid making offensive or uncomfortable remarks.
Aiden Michael Harrington, founder of the New York-based non-profit Judgment Free Health Care Providers Directory, pointed out that not everyone's documentation, i.e. driver's license, necessarily matches their gender identity, as is often the case for transgender individuals.
"Ask me what my preferred pronoun is; he or she," said the panel member, who also is a registered nurse.
Dr. Amanda Smith, another panelist and physician in the SIUH Emergency Department, noted the changes also are about improving the hospital's image within the LGBT community. This includes showing respect for people of all orientations by displaying items like an LGBT flag on hospital grounds.
At the conclusion of the panel discussion, Ms. Ramsey sought members of the audience's input and asked both those who are and are not in the LGBT community about their experiences in a hospital setting. Some in attendance proposed the idea of redesigning medical forms to accommodate those of differing sexual orientations.
"We want the community to reach out, give us ideas how to make SIUH more LGBT-friendly," said Ms. Ramsey, the hospital's Language, Health Literacy and Diversity Coordinator.
She noted that some initiatives, such as new medical forms and policy changes, already are being implemented. Ms. Ramsey said she plans on working from the "outside in" — with feedback from the LGBT community — to develop services, as opposed to other groups that start from within and then work their way out to the community.
Meetings to change hospital-wide policy in relation to the LGBT community will continue until the initiative is "ingrained in the hospital's make-up" she said.
"Our main goal is to make it a friendly and safe environment, regardless of who you are," Ms. Ramsey said. "I hope that patients choose our facility because they feel comfortable and respected when they come here regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity."
Danielle D'Elia is a reporter for the Advance. She may be reached at email@example.com.
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