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|I have been a storm chaser since April 1986. I chase Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Tropical Cyclones (such as hurricanes), and any other type of storm. I have been living in Florida eversince I started actively pursuing extreme weather and have often traveled to the central United States for severe weather plus chased tropical systems along the Gulf Coast / Caribbean. This section portrays a very large portion of my storm chasing "career" from severe thunderstorms to hurricane chasing!
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John Mica could Lose District Under Redistricting Proposal
Orlando, WMFE) Under a new Florida Senate redistricting proposal released this week, powerful Republican U.S. Representative John Mica -- the chair of the House Transportation Committee -- could be drawn out of his current 7th District seat, which currently runs from just north of Orlando to just south of Jacksonville.
Mica is based in the small but wealthy city of Winter Park, north of Orlando. The new plan removes Mica's portion of Winter Park from the 7th District and places the entire city within Florida's 24th Congressional District, which is currently represented by Republican Congresswoman Sandy Adams.
Mica's district would still cover large portions of Volusia, Flagler, and St. Johns Counties. The Florida House is expected to release its version of the new map next week. State lawmakers will finalize the new district maps during January's legislative session. Both chambers are controlled by the GOP, and both the State Senate President and House Speaker are from central Florida.
Mica's office says he's reserving comment until after the legislature decides on the final maps.
Read more about the Florida Senate proposal here.

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I find it interesting that Alison Grimes continues to attack Sen. McConnell because of his statement that Kentucky economic development is not his responsibility. There is a good reason for this. Economic development in any state can be spurred or inhibited by tax and regulation policy. Alison, if you ever are elected to Congress, you will learn that while you are in Washington in the federal government, you will have no say as to what your state's tax and regulation policies are. Rather, these policies are set by state senators and representatives, the governor, and other elected state officials such as yourself currently.
Since you have a few months of your current state term left, I would suggest that you talk to other state officials and encourage them to create tax and regulation policies that attract business. Currently, Kentucky's rates are not in line with other more prosperous states. You might look to Texas to see where Kentucky could be more effective in attracting new businesses to create jobs in the state. Your Democrat control of the Kentucky House, the governorship, attorney general and of course your own position have done nothing to make Kentucky competitive with states like Texas and neighboring Tennessee.
I would suggest you go to the governor and Rep. Stumbo and remind them of the famous Pogo quote, "We have met the enemy and it is us."
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Last month YouGov gave Labour's candidate Ken Livingstone a two point lead over Conservative incumbent Boris Johnson. This month, the situation is reversed with Boris on 51% and Ken on 49% when respondents were asked to imagine having to choose between just the two of them. It's the question in the poll that interests commentators most because it tries to pin down the effect of voters' second preferences for mayor as well as their first under the supplementary vote system.
These second preferences will very likely count for just as much as first preferences in the end, because neither Boris nor Ken looks on course to win the more than 50% of first preferences needed to get them past the winning post in the first round of counting. Assuming neither does but that they finish first and second in terms of first preferences, all other candidates will be knocked out of the contest and second preference votes for the top two will be added to their first preferences. The one with the highest combined total will win.
A 2% lead either way is within the margin of polling error, so the big message from this new poll is the same as from YouGov's last one and the January survey from ComRes - the race is neck-and-neck. Clues to what might happen next or where the candidates should concentrate their campaign efforts lie in the replies to other questions YouGov asked.
The 51%-49% outcome was to a question that excluded people who intend to vote but don't know which of the two front-runners they would choose. Another question in the poll also asked voters to choose between Ken and Boris but included the "don't knows." In this case Boris was one point ahead of Ken (44% to 43%) and "don't knows" were on 13% - a further indication that there's everything to play for.
Another interesting finding concerns what YouGov president Peter Kellner has dubbed the "Boris Labour" vote, by which he means Londoners who identify themselves as Labour supporters but say they would vote for the Tory Boris for mayor. Kellner noted a significant collapse in this "Boris Labour" vote in January's YouGov poll compared with one YouGov conducted last June. It was down from 23% to 12% when voters were asked to make a straight choice between Boris and Ken and "don't knows" were excluded.
This time, though, the "Boris Labour" vote shows a partial recovery to 17%. Yet there's also a noticeable amount of Tory voters who say in the new poll that they'd vote for the Labour mayoral candidate. These "Ken Conservatives" number 10%, a small increase from 8% last month. How richly and wonderfully confusing.
Candidates will also note that current Lib Dem voters prefer Boris to Ken by the large margin of 58% to 42% (though respondents who say they voted Lib Dem at the 2010 general election prefer Ken by 53% to 47%.). Something for Ken to think about. Brian Paddick, the Lib Dem candidate himself, is on 6% when respondents were offered him among their choices.
On specific policies there is huge support for Ken's 7% fares cut pledge (68% for compared with 16% against) but only 44% compared with 40% say they think he'd actually do it. Yet there is more trust in Ken to "fulfill his campaign pledges" in general than in Boris: 47% trust Ken on this compared with 41% who don't, whereas 45% trust Boris compared with 43% who don't. Respondents were also far more trusting of Ken on transport in general (46 to 30) and on cost of living (38 to 23) and by a narrower margin on creating jobs (31 to 28). Boris has a four point lead on crime.
On personal strengths Ken remains way ahead of Boris in terms of being in touch with the concerns of ordinary people and also has leads of various sizes for sticking to what he believes in, being decisive, a natural leader and strong. He's still a bit behind on honesty and way behind on charisma.
Conclusions? I agree with Tony Travers of the London School of Economics who told the Evening Standard (which commissioned the poll) that Boris needs to do something bolder on the cost of living, although I'm not sure what - his tiny council tax cut appealed most among polices offered by all candidates so far to only 9% of voters and he's opposed Ken's ideas for reducing private sector rents.
Ken would surely like more than the present small majority of voters to believe he'll implement his fares cut pledge, but will be pleased that in terms of policy pledges in general the poll finds he's more trusted than Boris is. He also continues to be seen as having achieved more as mayor than Boris has (40 to 31). On paper Ken seems to have many potential advantages over Boris. But can he make the most of them?
Update, 17:28. The full tables can now be seen on the YouGov site. I've added some links to them in the text above too.


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That may seem like a pretty quick turnaround, especially when you consider that both reports come from official sources. The new report comes directly from Meizu's CEO J. Wong in the official Meizu forums, although not much is known about the handset. All we really know is that it will be a quad-core CPU and it will be running Android 4.0. We can assume, based on other Meizu handsets, that it will feature the same unique custom UI that originated from custom ROM developers who were recruited by Meizu.
Other than that, we don't know anything, but rumors are being circulated that it will feature the quad-core Exynos 4412 CPU, although the only real evidence of that is that the dual-core Meizu coming in January will be packing the dual-core Exynos 4210, so let's not hold our breath on that one.
source: TechOrz via Slashgear


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Awards and Scholarships in Physics
The Department of Physics presents the following awards and scholarships to outstanding undergraduates.
Click here to view past award recipients.
Eivind Horvik Memorial Award
A cash award plus a recognition certificate for the best overall performance in the calculus-based physics sequence. The recipients' names are recorded on the Physics Department website. Funds are provided by friends and associates of Eivind Horvik.
Sinha Family Scholarship
Initial funds to support this endowment in the amount of $5,000 were provided by Dr. and Mrs. Mahendra K. Sinha in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Pratap Narain, the parents of Dr. Mahendra K. Sinha, Emeritus Professor of Physics.
It is understood that the recipient of this award will meet the following preferred criteria:
- Be properly enrolled at North Dakota State University at the time of application and disbursement,
- Be a physics major with Junior or Senior standing,
- Special consideration should be given by the selection committee to the applicant's academic merit and financial need.
Each recipient will receive a cash award plus a recognition certificate, and the recipients' names will be recorded on the Physics Department website.
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Up to four awards may be given annually to Physics majors based upon their academic performance and the availability of funds. A minimum GPA of at least 3.3 is expected, but more emphasis will be given to excellence in Physics and Mathematics and distinction in undergraduate research. Awards may be extended for one additional year, subject to excellent performance.
Each recipient will receive a cash award plus a recognition certificate, and the recipients' names will be recorded on the Physics Department website.


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This is one of the 2 Lavazza espresso blends which I regularly buy. It has a bit of a more full bodied taste than the Rossa blend, with more complex flavours such as chocolate present, and as such is less of a "session coffee". It goes nice on its own, but is perhaps more suitable to being cut with a dash of milk than the Rossa, as this helps bring out the extra flavours which you cannot perhaps appreciate fully when drunk neat. The crema produced is a similar amount to the Rossa, this is a decent amount, though I have had a bit more with Taylor's Espresso which I have been drinking most recently. This also makes a very nice long drink, for those of you who prefer to have a more milk with it, the flavour persists well and I found I could notice different flavours when I made it in a cappuccino.
The only downside I would say is that while the aftertaste is not unpleasant, I would not say it is quite as good as some other types. It isn't that it is burnt, or harsh, but it just seems to leave my mouth tasting of coffee for hours afterwards. Maybe I should give up having 6 at a time, and this wouldn't happen.
If you like drinking espressos then I would recommend Cafe Espresso from Lavazza.
I am such a fan of Lavazza coffee and instead of paying high street prices I began buying in large quantities and sell to friends. One of my friends mentioned to me why don't you offer this discount to coffee drinkers on ebay. You can see my range by searching Lavazza coffee. The prices are very reasonable, starting at £8.50 for Lavazza Rosso Beans and £9.25 for Lavazza Super Crema Beans. You are also able to buy 6 x 1kg box for £52.00, a saving of £14.00 off the manufacturers recommended retail price. How about buying a box or two and sharing between friends as I used to do.
~ ~ It'll most likely come as a surprise to most of you that the mad cabbie doesn't actually drink Kenco Purely Colombian coffee all the time. (Just most of the time!) Every now and again I take the time to brew up a mug of 'real' coffee, made out of ground coffee beans in my cracking little Russell Hobbs coffee maker. The only reason I don't do this all the time is because I have such a busy lifestyle that it's mostly impractical to take the time required to brew up a fresh pot of coffee, and so much easier to simply make a mug of "instant", like my beloved Kenco Colombian. ~ ~ But it should come as no surprise to anybody that the coffee I choose when I'm making a 'real' brew is also made from 100% pure Arabica coffee beans, and manufactured in Italy, where they know more than most about making a decent brew. It's called Lavazza Caffe Espresso, and in fact, I'm sitting drinking a good, strong mug of it right now as I type out this opinion, to give myself a much-needed caffeine boost, and to remind me (as if I needed reminding!) just how delicious this Italian coffee actually is. ~ ~ The company that produce Lavazza (Luiigi Lavazza from Torino in Italy) have been doing so since 1895, so they've had a fair few years of practice in order to discover the perfect blend. It says on the attractive black and gold packet that their espresso blend "is of the highest quality, evenly roasted and carefully ground to produce a coffee smooth in flavour with a tempting aroma." I don't really have any argument with that statement, and as Lavazza is the leading Italian coffee brand, it would appear that millions of dedicated coffee drinkers in Italy would be of the same opinion. Let's face it; you don't get to be the market leader by producing an inferior product! I first got converted to this blend way back in 1987, when I went
out to Rome in Italy to get married, and have been drinking it ever since. What's nice is that I can also be sure of getting a cup of my favourite "joe" anytime I re-visit Italy, which the mad cabbie family do on a fairly regular basis. (We were there again this year) ~ ~ Lavazza Espresso is suitable for use in any type of coffee maker. I personally use the 'drip through' type, where you add the ground coffee in a small container and then let the hot water drip through into the jug. But you can use it in any type of filter machine, and indeed, for the best results the company recommends that you brew it in the traditional Italian way, using a stovetop espresso pot. They even give you detailed instructions on the brewing method on the packet. I vary the strength of the coffee by the simple method of either adding more coffee, or by putting in less water, depending on how big a pot I want to make. My own personal preference is for very strong coffee, but after a few attempts, you'll soon discover the perfect amount of coffee and water to add suit your own personal taste. By the way, once you've opened the vacuum-packed packet, the company recommend that you keep it in the fridge, in order to preserve the freshness and flavour. ~ ~ The coffee itself is rich, smooth, and slips down the old throat like pure nectar from heaven. Mind you, I have to admit to a certain amount of bias in this statement, as I am a dedicated devotee of Aribica coffee. (Which almost invariably comes from Colombia in South America) If you like weak coffee, then in all honesty, I'd have to say you probably wont like Lavazza. But the proof is in the tasting, and the only way for you to truly discover whether or not you'll like it is to go out and buy a packet. ~ ~ Pricewise it won't break the bank. Lavazza Café Espresso retails here in the Irish supermarkets at around the €4 mark
for a 250g vacuum-packed bag. (8.8 ounces) It's currently selling in Superquinn at €4.13. They also produce various other blends of coffee, but the only other I've tried is 'Lavazza 100% Arabica Ground Coffee'. This is very similar to their Espresso blend, but slightly more expensive at €4.56 for 250g. ~ ~ Highly recommended by the mad cabbie. (And millions of Italians!) ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Copyright KenJ October 2003 ~~~~~~~~~~~~
One of the nice things about working at the National Bank is that the coffee you get in house is not too bad. As well as a generic brand you can get Lavazza coffee in the canteen, which is my tipple when working in the National Bank. I had until recently been a frequent quaffer of Illy coffee although from working in the bank I've shown how fickle I am about coffee! Whilst Lavazza make a range of products, I tend to stick to their Espresso coffee, which I have taken to for a change from Illy. The coffee is made of 100% Arabica beans, and comes in a black container. From the container I would have to say that the Illy containers still have one over the Lavazza containers, since Lavazza uses a metal jar with a plastic lid on its Espresso, whereas Illy has a screw top metal lid with plastic inside. I tend to find that this keeps the coffee fresher than Lavazza. Alternatively you can buy Lavazza in vacuum packed packs - either 250g or 500g sizes, although you do require some storage receptacle for the coffee once it is opened... The only problem I find with Lavazza (or Illy for that matter) is that by storing the coffee in the fridge - which also keeps the coffee fresh - is that there can sometimes be a slightly metallic case if the coffee is left in the fridge for too long - although with me that rarely seems to be a problem! The crema (i.e. the "head") is thick with Lavazza, as per Illy, although in both instances that is also due to the preparation of the Espresso - with the Bank's espresso machines capable of replicating this fine crema, even when canteen coffee is traditionally nothing to write home about. In my espresso machine at home, the results are nearly comparable although not quite perfect in this respect. The taste is rich yet smooth, and typical of Arabica beans, although as with any espresso coffee a lot of the taste is lost if you are not careful in the making of the espresso, and is dependent on the freshnes
s of the ground coffee. Pricewise it works out pretty similar to Illy coffee, with a jar of Lavazza costing around EUR 5.99-6.29 for 250g, whilst Illy tends to cost EUR 6.29-6.69 for the same amount. The larger packs are harder to find, and I have not seen a price for the vacuum packed version recently in Austria, so maybe the vacuum packed variant is more common in Britain. The price tag will doubtless put off the scummers and pikey brigade out there, but then that just means I won't have any fears over its availability. All in all, I'd recommend Lavazza as an espresso coffee, with it or Illy being the best I've come across ? although if you do buy some don't leave it in the fridge too long in the metal tin, as otherwise you might be put off by the metallic taste it gains.
If your body wakes up in a morning but your brain is still on auto pilot, this is the coffee for you. Never mind healthy food and fruit juice in a morning, a dose of this coffee and you will be raring to take on the world (or at least get dressed) Out of all the expresso blends that l have tried this is the one that stands head and shoulders above the rest. It is a true expresso coffee that you can make at home. The bad news is that to make it properly, you do need a decent expresso machine. Mine cost £70 (Krupps) but that was seven years ago and it is still going strong, despite being used nearly every day. If you like expresso coffee, try this one and you wont be disappointed.
Selection of the best 100% arabica coffees, carefully ground. Soft taste and inviting aroma.


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Cyclist Prematurely Celebrates Win With One Lap to Go, Loses Race
Tour de California cyclist Eloy Teruel prematurely celebrated winning the race without realizing there was one more lap to go this past weekend.
Frozen Parody 'Do You Wanna Go to Starbucks' Perfectly Describes Adult Life
It's the most relatable Disney's Frozen parody out there. Watch a woman ask her fellow students, "Do you wanna go to Starbucks?" while we take our coffee break.
April Fool's Day Pranks In Twin Falls At KOOL 96.5
Yesterday was April Fool's Day! And I had a ton of fun setting up pranks for the office.
Easy April Fool's Day Pranks
Oh boy! April Fool's Day is finally here. To help you out if you have procrastinated your prank planning we have a list of easy April Fool's Day pranks you can pull at home or at work.
Heath Harmison At CSI
Tonight is the perfect date night! Comedian Heath Harmison is performing at 7pm at the CSI Fine Arts Theatre!
A Million Rabbits Chase Lady
So, we saw this on the Huffington Post and one thing is for sure: RABBITS ARE OUT TO DESTROY US.
Either that, or it's Okunoshima, the Japanese tourist town otherwise known as "Rabbit Island...
Bret Favre, Mike Tyson & Dennis Rodman Make Fun of Themselves in Foot Locker's Week of Greatness 2013 Commercial
I spit my soda out this was so funny. I'm not sure what was funnier; Dennis Rodman buying a one way Ticket to North Korea, Mike Tyson giving Evander Holyfield back his ear or Bret Favre shoving back his pie and saying "A man's gotta know when to walk away...
'Guess Who' Prank Turns Hilariously Awkward
If you know anything about us here at TheFW, it's that we love a good, harmless prank. Cell phone crashing and embarrassing people with talking elevators are just a couple we particularly fancy. Basically, we'd like to think of ourselves as joking experts. So when we recently came across a prank we've never before encountered, we took a humble blow to our humor egos and laughed our pants off.
Would You Rather Be Smart Or Funny? [POLL]
We all strive to better ourselves throughout our lives. Some people strive to be beautiful, smart or funny. Often times if you are beautiful it can bring happiness and money into your life. If you are smart it will definitely bring more money into your life and if you are funny your overall happiness will skyrocket.
Scientific Fact: Men are Funnier Than Women
We have all heard someone struggle through a joke, but do men usually struggle more than women? I'm pretty sure there's not a guy on the planet who thinks women are funnier than men.
Women Like Funny Guys . . . But Do Guys Like Funny Women?
John Shearer Getty Images Most people say a good sense of humor is an important thing to look for when they're dating. But according to an article from "Psychology Today", a "good sense of humor" doesn't mean the same thing to men and women.
According to at least one study, women are drawn to men who crack jokes and come up with funny comments, because it's a sign they're smart.


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Infinite Jest
Going deep inside the improvisers' studio, TheAristocratsexamines the timeless appeal of a notorious vaudeville joke—a kind of "secret handshake" among comedians. The so-called "aristocrats" routine suggests Catskills by way of Andrew Dice Clay: A man strolls into a talent office saying he's got a show that'll knock 'em dead. He proceeds to tell the agent about his act, the world's most depraved, obscene family revue—involving shitting, incest, you name it—and starring his own family. "Whaddaya call it?" the agent asks. The man replies, "The Aristocrats."
The punchline, of course, is a red herring. What matters is the description of the revue, a blank canvas that each fabulist is encouraged to douse with as much smut as possible. "I think you can put people to death for what happens in the best versions of this joke," quips Jake Johannsen, one of more than 100 comedians featured in the film. Director Paul Provenza and his collaborator, Penn (of Penn & Teller) Jillette, set out to prove what's already evident: that each comic puts a personal stamp on the material, spinning a fundamentally hollow gag into ostensible gold. "You gotta save the scatological for the end," Paul Reiser informs us, rating diarrhea as more shocking than intra-familial blowjobs. (A typical "aristocrats" recitation would involve both.) Chevy Chase apparently held parties where the goal was to stretch the joke past 30 minutes.
Simpsonswriter Dana Gould claims to have once drawn it out for two and a half hours—including mentions of white slavery and zeppelin crashes—only to flub the final word.
Virtually structureless, TheAristocratsfinds an apex in Gilbert Gottfried's performance at a September 2001 Friars' Club roast, where the screechy comedian ad-libbed an "aristocrats" delivery after his attempt at early 9-11 humor fell disastrously flat. Despite much conjecture about why the joke has endured—the movie deploys George Carlin as the stand-up-comic equivalent of Mark Shields—The Aristocratsis most enjoyable as a series of riffs. Reminding us that he used to be on FullHouse, Bob Saget unfolds a variation that features "projectile shit." Thinking outside the box, Kevin Pollak does his version in the voice of Christopher Walken. Whoopi Goldberg, one of several comediennes who talk about the difference between male and female renditions, devises unspeakable uses for foreskin. With Robin Williams, Jon Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Eric Cartman (in an animated segment), and the staff of TheOniontreated as almost incidental presences, TheAristocratsis a veritable talent show itself, albeit one that feels inescapably slight. To rejigger another ancient joke: The food at this place isn't terrible. But the portions are really small.
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That is one mean plant LOL
Hmm got little bud so now how to get back to cellar?
could be a bug? I open new game and see if I should bud in cellar
No bug LOL
Okay into pipe after feeding one hungry plant again LOL
Somebody come along and help me!
I'm out. make a flood an then eat the guy
Aaaah gotta be quick to catch the hook LOL
Gruesome fun LOL
lol a real horror plant !! she even knows how to picklock !! :D she ? why not a he ?? :D fun game anyway !!
5 stars !! bloody funny game !!
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I can't put the ladder at the right place...
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- Legacy, FFXIV 1.0
- What's changed, and what is new about A Realm Reborn?
- What is Legacy?
- How do I convert my 1.0 character to ARR?
- If I bought the original game, do I have to re-buy the new version?
- Do the old servers still exist?
- I bought the 1.0 version. Do I have to buy the new one?
- Is the storyline in ARR different from 1.0? What happened in 1.0?
- Servers, Hardware, Client, Platform
- Where are servers located?
- What's the best time to get into a filled server?
- What is the current status of the PlayStation versions?
- Can I use one account for both PC and PS3?
- My PS4 version of the game requires me to use a disc. Can I install the game digitally and play without the disc?
- What kind of computer is recommended for the new version?
- I'm looking to build a PC for the game, what should I do?
- Can I use a mouse/keyboard with my PS3/PS4, or a gamepad for my PC?
- Is there a version for Mac OS X?
- Classes, Jobs, Stats, Crafting, Materia
- What crafting classes are best for my combat class?
- How many crafts can I have at once?
- Can I make a DoH or DoL class my main?
- Do crafting and gathering classes have special armor?
- What are Classes and Jobs? How are they different?
- What crafting class goes with my fighting class?
- Can I play as any class on a single character?
- Should I level multiple classes?
- How do Jobs work?
- What do stats do?
- Do bonus (attribute) stat points affect all my classes?
- What is the best race for my class?
- How does my class play?
- Are there plans to add new classes or jobs?
- How do I set up a subscription to the game?
- Is there a subscription fee?
- I bought a digital product (the game, etc) off SE's store (DigitalRiver) but did not receive the registration code?
- I bought the 1.0 version. Do I have to buy the new one?
- If I buy the PS3 and PC version, do I get 60 days free?
- What are the payment methods for a subscription?
- Combat and Gameplay
- What are Levequests?
- What are FATEs?
- What are Guildhests?
- What is the Duty Finder?
- When can I enter a dungeon?
- Can I play the game solo?
- How big are parties?
- Is there PvP?
- Can I repeat quests on a new class?
- How do I loot things? How is loot handled in a party?
- When do I get a chocobo?
- How does ____ class play?
- What happened to Hunts after 2.4?
- Miscellaneous
- Is there an auto-sort?
- Is there an armor dye option?
- Is there a vanity system for gear?
- Is there a way to make macros?
- Is there voice acting in FFXIV?
- Are any choices irreversible? Can I miss anything?
- What is Antique Gear used for? Or where is the old ilvl 90 myth gear?
- I'm a returning player. What's new? What has changed? What did I miss?
(Main site: /r/ffxiv)
Legacy, FFXIV 1.0
What's changed, and what is new about A Realm Reborn?
To find out about the changes and additions to Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, visit this page.
What is Legacy?
Legacy is a title for players who paid for at least 90 days of service in the 1.0 client. This title provides a few perks, most notably a discount for subscription fees in 2.0 and access to the 2.0 beta phase 1.
More information can be found here.
How do I convert my 1.0 character to ARR?
Check out the Original Character Transition FAQ.
If I bought the original game, do I have to re-buy the new version?
No. All registered FFXIV users will be able to download the ARR client for free, and will be able to try ARR for free during a Welcome Back campaign after launch (details TBA). Product keys for 1.0 and buddy passes will also still work for ARR if they have not yet been activated.
Do the old servers still exist?
All servers have new hardware and many new world servers have been opened. Existing original version worlds (post-merger) are marked as "Legacy" worlds. All users may create characters on both legacy and non-legacy worlds.
I bought the 1.0 version. Do I have to buy the new one?
No. All 1.0 owners are able to download the new game client for free, and get to play free until September 16th. However, you will not have early access unless you are a Legacy player or you buy the new game.
Is the storyline in ARR different from 1.0? What happened in 1.0?
ARR has an original storyline that details the events five years after the end of 1.0. /u/RosethornCinema has posted an extensive work detailing the 1.0 storyline on Hydaelyn Roleplayers Coalition
Servers, Hardware, Client, Platform
Where are servers located?
Japanese servers are located in Japan. European servers are located in Frankfurt, Germany and North American servers are located in Montreal, Canada. However, accounts are not region locked, so any player may play on any server.
What's the best time to get into a filled server?
Generally, between 1am to 7am Pacific Time (GMT -8) is a good general time to join a filled server. There is no guaranteed time when a server will be open, but trending towards server "downtime" is the best ideal.
What is the current status of the PlayStation versions?
PS3 version was released alongside the PC version on August 27, 2013.
PS4 version was released on April 14, 2014.
Can I use one account for both PC and PS3?
Yes, however you'll have to buy both the PC version and the PS3 version.
My PS4 version of the game requires me to use a disc. Can I install the game digitally and play without the disc?
Yes, you can. The guide is linked here. Although it doesn't work for everyone, it works for most users.
What kind of computer is recommended for the new version?
The best way to see if your machine will run FFXIV is by downloading the 2.0 Benchmark. The game has been re-optimized and will run on machines with very low specs including laptops. A "passing" score for barely minimum specs would be ~1000 on the Benchmark.
I'm looking to build a PC for the game, what should I do?
Head on over to /r/buildapc and ask, that's what they are there for. Be sure to include specific details.
Can I use a mouse/keyboard with my PS3/PS4, or a gamepad for my PC?
Yes and yes! Both systems have both options available (though you'll need a keyboard and mouse that's compatible with your PS3).
Is there a version for Mac OS X?
An official client for Mac computers was released along with the Heavensward expansion on June 23, 2015. However, due to severe performance issues and user complaints, sales are temporarily suspended until the quality of the software is up to par with the other versions of the game. The Mac version is priced at $59.99, and includes both the base game and Heavensward in an all-in-one package that is download only. The Mac and Windows clients are considered separate licenses; if you want to play the game on both platforms with one account you must buy it once for each.
Benchmark software for all versions of the game is expected to be available sometime in April. Mac users should also be able to run the PC version using Boot Camp and a legitimate copy of Windows 7/8. For more information on Boot Camp, visit Apple's website.
Classes, Jobs, Stats, Crafting, Materia
What crafting classes are best for my combat class?
Check out this post.
How many crafts can I have at once?
All of them. You can level every crafting class to 50 on one character. Plus, like combat jobs, there are cross-class abilities in each crafting class.
Can I make a DoH or DoL class my main?
Yes! You can level it all the way to 50. Keep in mind though that story quests are designed for combat classes. This means you might want a DoW or DoM job leveled to 15 or 20, so you can do story quests and get access to airship travel, and join a Grand Company respectively.
Do crafting and gathering classes have special armor?
Yes! Crafting and gathering classes have armor with unique attributes like craftsmanship, control, gathering, and perception. If you want to maximize your crafting capability, you'll want to get the best crafting gear you can. You can even get crafting and gathering artifact armor!
What are Classes and Jobs? How are they different?
Please see this wiki page.
What crafting class goes with my fighting class?
This post breaks down categories of crafted items by crafting class, so you can easily see what crafters make your weapon and armor.
Can I play as any class on a single character?
Yes! Once you complete the level 10 class quest for your starting class, you can unlock other classes. Once you unlock a class (which involves a short quest) you can switch to and from that class at almost any time. This includes crafting and gathering classes. Your progress in one class does not carry over to another class - so even if your Gladiator is level 50, your Thaumaturge still starts at level 1!
Should I level multiple classes?
Yes! Leveling a class gives you access to cross-class abilities. Every 5 levels, you get one cross-class ability slot. Certain abilities from other classes can be slotted into them, letting you use them regardless of class. For example, after leveling Conjurer a bit, you can take it's Cure or Protect spells and use them on your Lancer.
Some abilities are restricted to certain classes, and some cannot be used outside their native class. /u/hobogoblin has compiled a list of abilities and which classes can use them here.
How do Jobs work?
Jobs are a more-specialized version of a combat class. When you level a class to 30 and another to 15 (the second class depends on the job), you can do a quest to unlock the job. You'll be given a stone; whenever it's equipped you become that job (so a Marauder becomes a Warrior). The job's level is always the same as the level of it's class, and xp earned on a job is applied to the class. The job gets special abilities, but in return many cross-class abilities are restricted.
What do stats do?
- Strength - Increases melee attack power for most jobs and the percentage of damage mitigated by block and parry.
- Dexterity - Increases ranged attack power, melee attack power for Rogues and Ninjas, and the chance of blocking or parrying an attack.
- Vitality - Increases maximum HP.
- Intelligence - Increases attack magic potency.
- Mind - Increases healing magic potency.
- Piety - Increases maximum MP.
Do bonus (attribute) stat points affect all my classes?
No! Combat classes get bonus points separately. So if you throw all your Lancer's points in Strength, your Archer will get separate points to put wherever you want.
What is the best race for my class?
The difference between the best race for a stat and the worst race for a stat is 5 points. You will have hundreds of points in your main stat by the time you reach 50. The difference between each race is quite minor. Plus, a race that's "good" at one job is likely not for another. The same is true for your choice in god.
If you want to min/max for one stat, there is a nice rundown here.
How does my class play?
/u/ahfuah has made an excellent thread about the classes that were playable in beta phase three here. This post is somewhat outdated as it does not include arcanist, rogue, or account for game mechanics specific to the jobs (e.g. Ninjas and mudras; Warriors and defiance). It also does not factor in balancing updates implemented to classes since the game's launch.
Are there plans to add new classes or jobs?
Yes. Rogue & Ninja was released in 2.4. Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist were introduced in the expansion Heavensward.
Payment Related
How do I set up a subscription to the game?
The new one-stop website for adding game codes, promotional codes, and managing your subscription is the Mog Station.
Is there a subscription fee?
Yes. At this time there are no plans to make the game F2P or micro transaction based.
There are 2 pricing plans available:
- Entry: $12.99usd for 1 char per server, up to 8 total.
- Standard: $14.99usd for 8 characters per server, up to 40 total. (Legacy rate $9.99usd)
For more info, including bulk playtime discounts, see "Pricing/Platforms" on the official product page: (North America) (Europe) (Japan)
I bought a digital product (the game, etc) off SE's store (DigitalRiver) but did not receive the registration code?
DigitalRiver (what SquareEnix uses for their online store) takes up to 72 hours, wait a bit and keep an eye on your spam box. This does not take away your free 30 days if you ordered the game. You can also try logging into findmyorder.com (DigitalRiver) to retrieve your key, but this only works if they're processed your order (which takes time).
I bought the 1.0 version. Do I have to buy the new one?
No. All 1.0 owners are able to download the new game client for free, and get to play free until September 16th. However, you will not have early access unless you are a Legacy player or you buy the new game.
If I buy the PS3 and PC version, do I get 60 days free?
Yes. See this chart for more info:
|Service Account
|Registering PS3 edition
|Registering PC edition
|Users who have no service account
|30 days trial
|30 days trial
|User who own a FFXIV PC service account
|30 days trial
|Cannot register
|User who own a FFXIV PS3 service account
|Cannot register
|30 days trial
What are the payment methods for a subscription?
Crysta: Crysta is basically Square Enix's currency you can use to pay for your subscription. Although not officially stated, it will probably be able to be used for other account services such as character transfer to a different world. 100 crysta is the equivalent of $1.00 USD. http://www.square-enix.com/na/account/crysta/
Time Cards: Time Cards, created by Square Enix, are sold at a number of retailers, but are exclusive to the EU and Japan. They add either 30 or 60 days of game time to your account, depending upon which card you purchase. These time cards cannot be redeemed on accounts from other regions.
Credit Card: Pretty much self-explanatory. If you don't have a credit card but can't use any of the other options, you might want to try to use a VISA gift card you can buy from many retailers that comes pre-loaded with a specific amount of money (i.e. 50, 100 dollars, etc.) Some people have said that gift cards work oddly; try paying through crysta and buying crysta with Ultimate Pay.
Combat and Gameplay
What are Levequests?
Levequests are an on-demand quest system that's been modified from the original FFXIV. You can talk to Levequest NPCs in each main city or region, and get a special objective to complete. Combat classes get combat missions, crafting classes get missions to make certain items, and gathering classes get levequest-specific item objectives. Each time you accept a quest you'll use one Levequest allowance, whether you successfully complete it or not. You get three allowances every 12 hours, and can have up to 100 saved up.
You unlock the Levequest system through a storyline mission at level 10.
What are FATEs?
FATE stands for Full Active Time Event. They're large-scale temporary events where everyone in the area can help to complete the objectives. It's similar to systems in Rift or Guild Wars 2. Objectives range from killing waves of mobs, to collecting items, to killing some of the hardest monsters in the game.
What are Guildhests?
Guildhests are short party fights you start seeing at level 10. They play similarly to mini-dungeons. They also introduce people to party play concepts, like dealing with groups of monsters and different boss mechanics. They're great for players new to MMOs, and each provide a large xp and gil bonus for first-time completion.
What is the Duty Finder?
The Duty Finder is an matching service for people looking to do group content like dungeons, primal fights, and Guildhests, without forming their own party. You queue as a specific class, and the Duty Finder will find other queued people (even on other servers) to fill out your party. Depending on your role there may be a bit of a wait, especially if you're playing a DPS class. Luckily, you can do other things while you wait, like questing, crafting, or dancing nude in a fountain.
When can I enter a dungeon?
The first dungeon, Sastasha, is available at level 15. You must complete a story mission to unlock it the first time. Most other dungeons up until level 50 are gated behind story missions, but a handful are optional and only require you to do a simple quest to unlock them.
Can I play the game solo?
Yes and no. You can level to 50 solo, however there are certain points in the storyline missions where you will have to form a party to continue (dungeons and primal fights especially). If you avoid these points, you won't have access to a Grand Company, which means no chocobo either. With the introduction of the Duty Finder, it's quite easy to get a group for them, but strictly speaking it's not solo.
How big are parties?
A single party can have up to eight people in it. Group content is made with light parties of 4, full parties of 8, or an alliance of three full parties (24 people) in mind.
Is there PvP?
The Wolves' Den is an arena-styled PvP area for 4v4 and 8v8 battles. The entry requirement is level 30. Frontlines is large-scale PvP for three teams of up to 24 players each (24v24v24 or 72 players max) based around either capturing and holding checkpoints (Secure) or team deathmatch (Slaughter) in a single large map. In both cases, PvP is instanced and does not occur in the open world.
Can I repeat quests on a new class?
Once you complete a quest (story quest or side quest) it's done for good. That means after you level up a class or two you might find you've run out of quests around a city. There are other ways to level though - FATEs, dungeons, Levequests, Hunting Logs, class missions, and so on. Also, any combat class under your highest level gets a 50% xp bonus. For example, if you have a level 50 Arcanist, and switch to your level 1 Pugilist, you'll get the 50% xp bonus, but if you then switch to Carpenter, you're out of luck.
How do I loot things? How is loot handled in a party?
Looting in ARR happens automatically. If you kill a monster and it drops an item, it goes into your inventory with no additional interaction needed. Items dropped in a party (like a dungeon) are awarded to random players.
The exception is when equipment drops in a party. In that case a need/greed/pass system determines who gets the equipment. Anyone that can equip the piece with their current class or job (level doesn't matter) can roll Need if they choose. Everyone (including those that can Need) can roll Greed, or Pass if they choose. The equipment is awarded randomly to someone who chose Need. If no one chose Need, it is awarded randomly to someone who chose Greed. If no one chose Greed, it disappears.
Keep in mind, the system isn't perfect. There is lots of gear that can be equipped by classes that wouldn't find it useful.
When do I get a chocobo?
A level 10 storyline mission lets you use chocobo porters (chocobo takes you to other settlements on their own) and chocobo rental (you can ride it anywhere, but it disappears when you dismount). After joining a Grand Company, you can purchase a chocobo license to get your own personal chocobo mount. There are other mounts that can be awarded while playing the game, but they function identically to personal chocobos.
How does ____ class play?
/u/ahfuah has made an excellent thread about the classes that were playable in beta phase three here. This post is somewhat outdated as it does not include arcanist, rogue, or account for game mechanics specific to the jobs (e.g. Ninjas and mudras; Warriors and Defiance). It also does not factor in balancing updates implemented to classes since the game's launch.
What happened to Hunts after 2.4?
Hunt rewards were adjusted, see the 2.4 patch notes. For more details, see SE's comment on this on the forums.
Economy, Materia, Social
What is Materia?
Materia is an armor customization system in FFXIV, similar to gemming systems in games like World of Warcraft. Some armor pieces will have materia slots. These slots can be filled with materia containing stats like Crit Rate, Accuracy, or Strength. Materia can be attached to gear by the appropriate crafting class (Armorsmiths can attach materia to heavy armor, for example).
New materia is created by breaking down armor people have worn. Each piece of gear has a "spirit bond" rating that increases when you gain xp while wearing it. Once it hits 100% it can be converted to materia with a random stat.
You'll have to do a quest at level 20 to turn gear into materia, and another one once a crafting class gets to level 20 to affix materia.
Is there an auction house?
FFXIV uses a similar system called the Market. A level 17 story mission grants access to retainers. These retainers will store items and gil for you, as well as sell items on the market. Each retainer can sell 20 items, and you can have two retainers. Buying things can be done at a market board in each town, which works similarly to an auction house in other games. You can search for gear by class and level, or other items by type, and see everyone who's selling things.
Don't worry, it's completely different than the old retainers system in 1.0.
What is a Grand Company?
Grand Companies are FFXIV's answer for factions. After a level 20 story mission, you are forced to choose between Grand Companies representing each of the three main cities: Immortal Flames for Ul'dah, Twin Adders for Gridania, and the Maelstrom for Limsa Lominsa. While you represent your Grand Company, you can get Seals to buy special GC equipment, items, and even Chocobo barding (mount armor). Grand Companies also determine which faction you play for in Frontlines PvP. You do not have to choose the same Grand Company as your starting city, and you can switch at any time.
What is a Free Company?
Free Companies are like Guilds. Your Free Company will have special benefits like their own forums on the Lodestone and member-wide housing. You can also get Free-Company-wide buffs such as xp bonuses, cheaper teleports, or longer-lasting food buffs. You can only belong to one Free Company at a time.
What is a Linkshell?
A Linkshell is like a special chat-room in game. You can pass them out to anyone, either as a special place to hang out, or for a specific purpose. You can belong to 8 Linkshells at once, and they can be accessed in the normal chat window.
Can I play with my friends from level 1?
It depends how industrious you want to be. Your starting class will determine your starting city; GLA, PGL, THM start in Ul'dah; LNC, ARC, CNJ start in Gridania; MRD and ACN start in Limsa Lominsa. If you choose the same city, you can play together immediately. If you choose different cities, it is possible to run to another city to start playing, avoiding the myriad of high level (to you) mobs that want to kill you. Keep in mind though, that your story and class quests will be at your home city, so your progression will be stilted unless you warp back on occasion.
Also, story quests for each city merge after level 15, the same point at which you get access to easy city-to-city transportation. And 15 levels don't take too long.
Is there an auto-sort?
Yes! Right click (x button) any item in your inventory, and select "Sort". You can change some of the sorting options in the character menu.
Is there an armor dye option?
Yes! Around level 15 you'll find a quest in Western Thanalan that will unlock the armor dye system. The armor icon will have a small dot that's the same color as the dye. Note that not all armor can be dyed; dungeon armor sets couldn't be dyed in phase three.
Is there a vanity system for gear?
Yes! Any piece of visible gear can be made to look like another piece using consumable items called glamour prisms. Glamour prisms can either be crafted or purchased from the Market Boards. Your current job must be able to normally equip both pieces of equipment, and the piece used to glamour must be an equivalent or lower equipment level than the one currently being worn. Once glamoured, equipment will keep its changed appearance until the glamour is dispelled. Keep in mind that Glamouring only changes how equipment looks; it does not affect its stats.
Is there a way to make macros?
Yes! However, FFXIV has a fairly simple macro system. You can make macros that use multiple abilities (with waits between each), mark targets, chat, and use emotes. /u/PessimusMax created a fantastic Macro thread for in-depth information.
Is there voice acting in FFXIV?
Yes! Voice acting is typically reserved for important story missions in the main scenario, while more mundane missions and quests use only text. Also, you are able to choose the voice-over language, and have subtitles in your client's language. So you can hear Japanese voices and see English subtitles, for example.
Are any choices irreversible? Can I miss anything?
For the most part, no. Your starting city is the only known completely irreversible choice. Your starting class will determine your starting city; GLA, THM and PGL for Ul'dah, LNC, ARC and CNJ for Gridania, MRD and ACN for Limsa Lominsa. This locks you into that city's initial storyline, up to level 15. Once you get access to the airship the storyline is the same for every player.
What is Antique Gear used for? Or where is the old ilvl 90 myth gear?
Trade in the Antique Gear that drops from the new dungeons to Kakalan in Revenant's Toll for the old i90 myth gear.
I'm a returning player. What's new? What has changed? What did I miss?
At the top of /r/ffxiv, check the "Useful Information". This includes what you've missed, what to do at level 50, unlocking new content etc. You need the subreddit stylesheet enabled to see this, if not it's also available in basic format on the sidebar.
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Hello, everyone! I have following question:
I purchased one of plugin from Code Canyon with extended licence so I can integrate it with one of my theme. The plugin author then removed extended licence option so now only regular licence available for purchasing on Code Canyon.
If I understand correctly I still can use this plugin in my theme despite fact that plugin author no more sell it, as I own extended licence certificate. Is that right? I spend about month or so to specially integrate this plugin with theme and if I knew that plugin author will remove extended licence I of course purchased other plugin for this purpose.
P.S. I ask it because today plugin's author contacted me and asked to remove this plugin from my theme. I of course can confirm that I purchased this plugin with extended licence certificate.
Thanks for all answers in advance!
You're NEVER allowed to use a plugin in a theme just because you purchased an extended license. You ALWAYS also require the author's written permission. This can be a email or other written form. If you already have this, you're fine. Otherwise, you'll need to obtain it. If you can't, you'll want to contact Envato support to explain the situation and potentially seek a refund so that you can instead work with another author. It's typically best to contact any author BEFORE purchasing the license to see if they'll grant you permission.
The fact the author has asked you to remove the plugin from your theme could mean that the author has no intention of ever giving permission for your use. However, the author may never have been informed of your use case / doesn't remember that you've purchased an extended license. Did you inform the author of the account / theme names that would be bundling the plugin? No? Again, merely proving that you purchased an extended license is not sufficient. In either case, you have no choice right now but to remove it until you've come to an agreement with the author. Failure to do so immediately could result in having a DMCA notice served on you or worse.
Thanks for your answer WPWiseOwl! I can't find any mention of this in http://themeforest.net/licenses/extended . I also requested staff reply and want to know what they say about this issue.
I only find this: 2. You are licensed to use the Item to create one single End Product for yourself or for one client (a "single application"), and the End Product may be Sold and I think it clearly give me right to sell it on themeforest.
I see. It's the booking system you've bundled in your recent WP Hotel theme, right?
You may have missed this part of the official CodeCanyon licensing FAQ?
@raybreaker, you are now allowed to include other items in your themes without the consent of the author, just as @WPWiseOwl. Remove the plugin or the author can file a DCMA and your account will get suspended, then bye-bye money
Thanks for your answers WPWiseOwl and RubenBristian. Yeah, it's my recent WP Hotel theme. I don't wanted to cheat someone with licence or something like this. I still can't figure out how this possible that in http://themeforest.net/licenses/extended item 2 says:
You are licensed to use the Item to create one single End Product for yourself or for one client (a "single application"), and the End Product may be Sold.
item 5 says: You can Sell and make any number of copies of the single End Product.
Descriptions section below says that you can: Sell, license, sub-license or distribute for any type of fee or charge.
And only on other FAQ page: http://themeforest.net/licenses/faq#faq-section-author in very bottom I can find:
Use of items in larger stock projects is not allowed under the default regular or extended licenses, but there are exceptions.
It's terms at least not clear and controversial. What should I do now so plugin's author don't file DCMA. Should I ask staff to suspend sales of theme temporarily until I change this plugin on other?
For your reference: http://notes.envato.com/general/extended-license-changes-part-1/
I'd suggest you contact the author and explain that you made a mistake and ask them for permission to distribute. Ask them if there is an additional licensing cost that you can pay to be able to use it.
If they say yes, you're good to go.
If they say no, offer to pay them for the number of copies you've distributed and remove it from your theme as soon as possible.


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Home or away? Fans have a choice
In a long-awaited win-win for fans everywhere, Major League Baseball Advanced Media announced on Wednesday that MLB.TV Premium subscribers now have the choice of the home or away broadcast feed in every live game.
With more than a million fans having already experienced live baseball over their computers, the impact of this announcement is going to be celebrated loudly. It is no small development. In fact, in the past six years of the technology pioneered by MLB.com, the choice of feeds has been the most consistent request.
"That is very exciting," said Kyle Sweeney, a Brewers fan and MLB.TV subscriber living in Chicago. "I have always enjoyed my MLB.TV experience, but the one hangup was always listening to the rivals' announcing crew. Their knowledge on my Brewers was often minimal at best and often were cheering for the team I was cheering against.
"This will make the rest of my viewing experience a pleasure from a fan perspective. This will bring a new element to every game, where I feel the announcers are actually cheering with me. I have only been subscribing this year, but certainly will renew now."
Those comments hit home with Brewers TV play-by-play man Brian Anderson. When informed of the breakthrough and Sweeney's reaction, Anderson shared sentiments that will be echoed by broadcasters around the Majors.
"I think MLB.TV continues to hit a home run in advanced media," Anderson said. "As broadcasters, we are always thinking about who is watching and where they are watching. To know we have fans, especially our military personnel, who are able to follow our games from far-away places means a great deal to our entire crew.
"Our goal is to help make the connection between the action and the viewer, no matter how far away the viewer might be. Home is home ... and now fans will have a chance to see and hear the sounds of their hometown team every day whenever they want. To be able to watch your team on your schedule is a tremendous technical achievement."
This was the second major announcement for MLB.TV in the past week. Many fans already have seized the opportunity to pay-per-day for MLB.TV Premium, at a cost of just $7.95 on any day through the end of the regular season. For the remainder of the season, fans can subscribe to MLB.TV for $14.95 or to MLB.TV Premium for $19.95.
If you're a White Sox fan living out-of-market and watching your team, you'll like it when Ken "Hawk" Harrelson reacts to a Sox homer with "You can put in on the board ... Yes!" If you're a Twins fan watching your team play those White Sox in a battle for the American League Central title, you don't want to hear that. The same is true in every situation around the game. Now you have the choice.
When you log in to MLB.Premium, you will be asked to click on the home or away feed. It will be easy to toggle back and forth between one broadcast feed and another, or from one live game to another being played at the same time.
MLB.com Gameday Audio has provided this option for years, and fans still can listen to either team's radio broadcast feed by utilizing that service. It comes with the subscription if you sign up for MLB.TV or MLB.TV Premium, and now you get the best of both worlds because you can hear home or away as video or just audio.
The same blackout restrictions for MLB.TV still apply. If your IP address is located within a defined radius that allows you to see games in your market over cable television, then you cannot access live MLB.TV games. However, any MLB.TV subscriber can access every game from this entire season on-demand, with the ability to use Clickable Linescores, and again, it includes the MLB.com Gameday Audio package. For further questions about MLB.TV, please read the FAQ or contact Customer Service at 866-800-1275 (512-434-1542 for international customers) or by email.
Mark Newman is enterprise editor of MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Heights lost six starters to graduation but still returns components of a prolific offense, including senior Allison Totty and junior Lamya Scott.
Perennial CL favorite Kapaun has retooled after losing leading scorer Caroline Kastor. The Crusaders have a mix of youth and experience, with seniors Ashley Howell, Katie Kempf and Erin Johnston leading the way. Junior Taylor Kruse is a standout scorer.
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EU governments agree in principle on Iranian oil ban
BRUSSELS Jan 4 (Reuters) - European Union governments have reached a preliminary agreement to ban imports of Iranian crude to the EU but have yet to decide when such an embargo would be put in place, EU diplomats said on Wednesday.
Diplomats said that EU envoys held talks on the issue in the last days of December and that any objections to the idea, notably from Greece, were dropped.
"A lot of progress has been made," one EU diplomat said, speaking on condition of anonymity. "The principle of an oil embargo is agreed. It is not being debated anymore." (Reporting by Justyna Pawlak and Julien Toyer. Editing by Sebastian Moffett.)
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I just wanted to offer my words of encouragement to all the long-term transitioners. I transitioned for about 18 months and I wish I had seen a thread like this during that time. I also wish I had taken more pics so I could look back on the progress I had made. I'm taking pics now tho...I have a long way to go before I reach the length that I'm comfortable with.
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I'd say most of my tangles/knots are due to dead hair falling out and tangling with the surrounding hairs. I could easily rock a twist out for over a week without detangling my hair...but on wash day, I pay for it. So, I try not to go more than 5 days w/o detangling.
I have found that detangling dry relaxed hair is fine, but doing the same to natural hair is To avoid some (but not all ) of my tangles, I started detangling in the shower. A good thick conditioner will give you slip and if you comb/brush through your hair while standing under the water, the stream of H20 will rinse away some of those shedding hairs. If your hair is shoulder length or longer, you might have to detangle in 4-5 sections.
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"Why have agriculture in the desert?" asked post-doctoral fellow Mattijs van Maasakkers in his talk in the energy policy seminar earlier this month, which shed light on the kinds of obstacles that may stand in the way of greater energy efficiency, even when efficiency measures might be economically rational.
The puzzle of why two arid countries support agriculture has emerged as a central research question for Van Maasakkers, who gave an overview of his ongoing comparative study of the agricultural sector in Oman and Abu Dhabi, two of the most water-scarce countries in the world. Both countries devote a significant share of their water to maintaining agriculture, a practice which increases energy consumption as well, due to increased need for water desalination and water pumping. In both countries, water use for agriculture is causing groundwater depletion, and in both countries, the agricultural sector accounts for one percent or less of the GDP. The economics only work for individual farmers because of massive water and energy subsidies. So why do governments in both countries continue to support the agricultural sector?
Van Maasakkers is approaching the problem in terms of understanding the relevant "socio-technical imaginaries" in each country, a conceptual framework developed by Sheila Jasanoff, Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies, to focus on how collectively shared ideas may shape national policies in ways that might not be predicted by a straightforward cost-benefit analysis.
To do this, Van Maasakkers traced the origins of agricultural policies in the two countries. In Abu Dhabi, a tradition of land grants began as a policy to help settle the population, and continues to this day as an entitlement program for qualifying citizens (an elite group). In Oman, in contrast, Van Maasakkers found a long tradition of community agriculture and shared traditional irrigation systems.
Based on his research (consisting of interviews, policy and document analysis, and participatory observation) Van Maasakkers sees some differences in the policy visions related to agriculture in Oman and Abu Dhabi. Where Abu Dhabi conversations tend to discuss the role of agriculture in terms of stability, individuality, and food security, Van Maasakkers's research in Oman found themes of collaboration, economic resilience, and "Omanization," (strengthening Omani industries and high-level employment).
What are the policy implications of these different agricultural visions? In both countries, the intention seems to be to continue to support agriculture, though steps have been taken to reduce water use (cutting subsidies for water-intensive crops, for example). In Abu Dhabi, however, the emphasis going forward may be more on seeking new water sources (other than groundwater), which seems to leave the way open for unlimited spending and energy use dedicated to techniques like desalination. In Oman, in contrast, the emphasis seems to lie more with demand management, with a clearer connection to the costs of water usage. In both countries, the availability of cheap energy seems to be crucial to the feasibility of agriculture policies.
Van Maasakkers spoke as part of the Kennedy School's Energy Policy Seminar Series is jointly sponsored by the Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group of the Belfer Center on Science and International Affairs and by the Consortium for Energy Policy Research of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center on Business and Government.
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A new high-tech material from Canadian camouflage design company Hyperstealth makes the target completely invisible. This is a growing and promising field, as researchers from Duke University unveiled a similar technology earlier this month.
'Quantum Stealth' bends light waves around the target and removes their visual, infrared, and thermal signatures, as well as their shadow. It also works against military IR scopes and Thermal Optics. This light bending technology renders the target invisible. Business Insider reports that Hyperstealth claims the only way to find a person hiding beneath the material is to literally trip over them.
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WBA/IBO middleweight world champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin, his brother Max and trainer Abel Sanchez landed at Newark airport and were whisked away to Yankee Stadium for the Yankees-Rangers game last night. Golovkin was announced on the big screen in center field.
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>From memory, there was a paper at one of the Mathematica conferences a few
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This handout discusses clichés and why you should generally avoid them in order to achieve specificity in both your academic writing and your application essays.
Let's say you are on a study abroad applications review committee. You are responsible for making sure a limited amount of money goes to the most qualified applicants…and you have to read through hundreds of application essays! Here are two personal statements:
I'm a people person, so I am certain to get along well with new people in a strange country. I know how to adapt, because I'm a jack-of-all-trades. I am also prepared to deal with adversity and learn from challenges because I know that every cloud has a silver lining.
I will be able to immerse myself in another country because I have experience as an ESL tutor interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Growing up in a military family taught me how to quickly adapt to new people and environments. I won't let the inevitable challenges of living abroad deter me from my educational goals. As my numerous failed experiments for my chemistry senior project show, challenges are profitable in the long-run. I finally made a contribution to my field after 200 experiments!
Who gets the money? Both applicants made the same basic argument about themselves. But the second did it with more specificity—in other words, by using detailed evidence to reinforce her more general claims about herself. The first applicant relied on clichés—"I'm a people person," "jack-of-all-trades," "every cloud as a silver lining"—that anybody could have used. We didn't learn anything specific about this person. The second applicant gets the money.
This example shows the problem with clichés—they are general statements that do not add any detailed evidence or unique support to a piece of writing, whether that writing is a personal statement or an academic essay.
Clichés are expressions that either have a general meaning or have "lost their meaning" over time. These overused phrases do not provide a specific meaning or image. You are probably familiar with many of them, although you might find it difficult to pinpoint their exact definition. Some are idioms, where the figurative meaning of a group of words is different from the literal definition. For example, "The devil is in the details" should hopefully not be taken literally! Other clichés may once have possessed a precise meaning that made them creative metaphors, but they have now lost their edge because that specific definition has been forgotten or dulled through overuse. "Survival of the fittest" once evoked Charles Darwin's theory of evolution through natural selection. Because readers have largely lost this unique context, the phrase has also lost the specificity which may have once made it a potent metaphor. Clichés can also obscure fully-developed ideas by serving as placeholders for a more sophisticated discussion. Clichés lack specificity and complexity; therefore, they do not make distinctive or memorable contributions to your writing.
We've divided some common clichés into categories based on the genre in which you might encounter them. Follow the links at the end of this handout for much more comprehensive lists of clichés.
Academic Writing – especially in formulaic introductions or conclusions (see our handouts on introductions and conclusions to make sure that you don't start or end your papers with clichés):
Application Essays – where talking about yourself can lead to getting mushy and using clichés (check out our handout on application essays to make your personal statements specific and effective):
Any type of writing:
Clichés are usually not acceptable in academic writing, although some may be effective in daily conversation and less formal writing. Evaluate the context of your writing and be aware that you're making a choice when you use them.
Consult these resources for lists of clichés:
Cliché List: Definition, Meaning & Examples. http://www.clichelist.net/
Examples of Clichés. http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-cliches.html
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