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I also managed to make a boatload of tiny HSTs (thank you, Thangles!) that I'm thinking of using to border my NY Beauty mini. Still pondering on this one...
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I also managed to make a boatload of tiny HSTs (thank you, Thangles!) that I'm thinking of using to border my NY Beauty mini. Still pondering on this one...
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Both look very lovely. I really like the little half square triangle colors.ReplyDelete
Oh, I am loving that first block. So pretty!ReplyDelete
I don't think I sewed a stitch this weekend! I'm starting to get a little twitchy. :) Love the block you made for Brooke! It's such a cool idea.ReplyDelete
Well, I love it! I think it's a great bee block!ReplyDelete
i have done very very little sewing over the last week as my mom was here. i am going to make up for it today i hope! xo love the block, i bet she loves it. and i love that happy little pile of hst's!ReplyDelete
I love the block you made for me, Elizabeth! Your added stash fabrics look great too. The block will look awesome in my quilt!ReplyDelete
The mod mosaic block looks fabulous. Brooke's quilt is definitely going to be a stunner when it is all together! Have fun with those HSTs!ReplyDelete
Love your mod mosaic and your baby trianglesReplyDelete
Love the bee block! Such cute HST's =DReplyDelete
I think it's beautiful.ReplyDelete
Oooh, I really love that mosaic quilt -- it's gorgeous!ReplyDelete
I have an idea for an HST project, but I think I need thangles. I didn't even know what they were for until recently. LOLReplyDelete
oh it is gorgeous. I think you have a perfect graduation of color. Beautiful mosaic. Also, congrats on being selected to teach at sewing summit this year. I am going for my second year. Yeah for us :)ReplyDelete
You know I love seeing my little blenders in there! LOVE IT!ReplyDelete
I like that graded block - I thought at first that it was a whole quilt! Lovely!ReplyDelete
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Julia, the beautiful impetuous twenty five year-old single mother of Bea (8) and Lucy (6) has abandoned life in dreary London and brought her daughters to Marrakech, determined that they should enjoy a different upbringing to her own. It is Christmas.
In a cafe in the square in Marrakech medina they eagerly open the presents sent by their estranged father in London and try to quell their disappointment as they realise they have been sent the wrong parcel, and that these presents were meant for one of father's other "wives" and a son.
Julia wants to take the family on a journey to Algeria, where she plans to visit a Sufi she has heard about. Her ultimate quest is "annihilation of the ego", but meanwhile the family tries to exist between the cheques that arrive infrequently from their absent-minded father.
In the city square the two little girls watch a show as an acrobat and an old man entertain the crowd. Lucy is entranced and introduces her mother to Bilal the acrobat, a young man who clearly lives on his wits. There is an immediate attraction between Julia and Bilal. As the money dwindles Julia makes dolls to sell in the streets.
Bilal moves into the hotel room with Julia and the girls. He encourages Lucy and Bea to practice acrobatics as a way to entertain tourists and make money.
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ccscott necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
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Since 1966, our family-owned and operated business has enjoyed a reputation as being one of the only true trade printers in the industry. Over the years, consistent word-of-mouth advertising from satisfied customers has allowed us to operate without a single salesperson on staff, ever. This is a great source of pride for us. The care and attention to detail we place in every project has collected us over 350 PIAG awards, including five golds. Simply put, quality printing is in our blood.
These will be targeted to potential customers that have not ordered from us yet. We are informing them that we are a FSC and SFI certified printer and that we would be a good source for this type of work. We are a trade printer, meaning that our audience is not the end user but only brokers, designers, agencies, and printers. Most of the audience will at least have heard of FSC and SFI but few will probably know too much about what it exactly means. We want them to be educated in what FSC and SFI means so they can go out and sell it to their clients and use us as a source.
The only thing we really need on the piece is our logo(attached_scott logo.eps) and our website (http://www.scottlitho.com)
This will be printed on a uncoated sheet, so scenic pictures or looks of the environment would be ideal.
Project size can be 5"x7" or 6"x9".Needs to be CMYK over CMYK with .125" bleeds.
I have attached our old postcard that you can pull type or ideas from if you need. This is what we are re-doing so please do not feel obligated to use any of it if you wish not to.


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The second Bespoked Bristol handmade bike show kicked off today and we were there to check out all the frame artistry on display.
After a successful debut year in 2011, organisers have kept up momentum this year with a massively increased number of exhibitors in a huge new venue, Brunel's Old Station. The hall was heaving within minutes of the doors opening to the public. The show is open all weekend but if you can't make it down, take a look at our image gallery for some of the bikes that caught our eye.
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A classic combination of potatoes and fresh fenugreek leaves makes this one of the much loved curry by young and old alike. This delectable curry involves cooking potatoes in a mixture of onion, methi leaves along with tomatoes and other spices. Some people use tomatoes while others do not, I prefer using it as it makes the curry moister.
The fragrance and flavor of fresh fenugreek is good enough to make the curry delicious, however I add a coarse powder of fennel and coriander and make it even more appetizing.
Use fresh methi leaves instead of the frozen ones as it gives a big flavor boost to this dish. This curry tastes delicious with hot rotis/chapathis/phulkas.
Serves: 3-4 people
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- A pinch or two turmeric powder
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- Powder the fennel seeds and coriander seeds together coarsely.
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- After the tomato is slightly cooked, add the cooked potato to this and mix well.
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Welcome to iPhone 101, TiPb's single point of success for new iPhone users, and for veterans who know new users and need a quick and helpful place to point them. This time we're going to take a look at how to personalize your iPhone with a different -- even custom -- wallpaper of your own choosing, including your own photos and artwork.
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Begin from your iPhone's home screen. If you're not on the home screen, just press the big button on the bottom of your iPhone, then tap the Settings icon (default location is on the first Home screen, right hand side in the middle). At the bottom of the Settings screen will be the Wallpaper option.
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Below the default gallery is a list topped off by your Camera Roll (any pictures you've taken with your iPhone camera), and Photo Library, which includes every other picture currently stored on your iPhone (synced from your PC or Mac via iTunes).
Lastly are all the individual photo galleries, if any, listed by name. This can be a quicker way to find a specific photo in your library, provided you remember in which gallery you've filed it.
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From this screen, you can scale the image by touching two fingers to the screen and pinching them together (to shrink it) or spreading them apart (to grow it).
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To return the image to it's original size and re-center it, just double tap the screen.
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When you've got the image just the way you want it, tap the Set Wallpaper button on the bottom right and the next time you wake your iPhone, your new wallpaper will leap up to greet you.
Quick Tip: Setting Your Wallpaper From the Photo App
We've shown you before how to email a picture from within the Photo viewer. The same process can be used to quickly set any picture you're currently looking at as the default wallpaper, simply select the Use As Wallpaper option instead.
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For many Christians who participate in Lent, Fridays between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday mean abstaining from eating meat. This explains why so many restaurants offer fish (ok, and pizza) specials this time of year. But who says you have to dine out to avoid red meat and chicken? We suggest a fish dish with Asian flair.
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The 224 Connector Trail is a paved pathway that begins at the Interstate 80 underpass at Bitner Road and loops around Newpark Town Center to the State Route 224 and Ute Boulevard intersection....
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The 9 Line Trail is a short paved pathway along a former Union Pacific Railroad corridor in Salt Lake City. The line once carried much of the city's passenger rail traffic to the now out-of-service...
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The Bingham Creek Trail offers a short, gravel pathway along quiet residential neighborhoods from Teton Estates Park in West Jordan to the Glenmoor Golf Course in South Jordan. The park is largely...
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The Denver and Rio Grande Western Rail Trail extends north from West Bountiful and passes through the Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, where it joins the Legacy Parkway Trail. Continuing...
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The East 224 Connector Trail provides a convenient route through South Snyderville Basin from Willow Creek Park to the Redstone Shopping Complex. It meanders north along the former Denver and Rio...
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The Jordan River Parkway Trail weaves in and out of urban areas, parks and marshy areas as it follows the Jordan River for nearly 50 miles, traveling from the northwestern corner of Utah Lake north...
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The Legacy Parkway Trail provides a useful, efficient commuting route as it is fully paved and has no street crossings. The trail runs adjacent to the Legacy Parkway in southern Davis County. It...
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The McLeod Creek Trail begins north of downtown Park City near the Snow Creek Medical Center. It merges with the Olympic Parkway Trail along McLeod Creek for about a mile to Meadows Drive before...
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Located in Utah Valley, the pristine Murdock Canal Trail, which opened in May 2013, is built over the now-enclosed canal. The beautiful 17-mile paved trail connects seven communities in the Utah...
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The Old Emigration Road once ran from Salt Lake City to City of the Rocks, Idaho where it linked to the California Trail. Today, a section of this historic migration route is an off-road,...
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The Olympic Parkway Trail stretches from Olympic Flag Park in Park City north to Snyderville. It follows Snow Creek Drive for a short distance before crossing it and paralles State Route 224/Park...
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Parley's Trail, when complete, will become the first true off-road transportation and recreation link spanning Salt Lake City from east to west. Much of the trail's route is already open for use,...
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The Poison Creek Trail travels along the east side of City Park and into a historical area of Park City, originally a mining town. On this urban pathway, trail-goers will pass an eclectic mix of...
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Its covered in gravel or it would be just beautiful. Its unfortunate nobody is there to maintain this trail. Watch out for Horse s***. Someone should organize a community sweep. I've almost gone out with my broom but its like 20 miles. It needs a professional touch.
Excellent trail I use it mainly for rollerskiing and cycling, the only problem I see from supposedly experienced cyclist is no warning on your left etc other than that my favorite stretch.
Slow upward grade from Coalville/Echo area to Park City., but not too steep. Since this is a Utah State park it would be great if more maintenance was done along the trail: cut back the vegetation overgrowth for example.
Overall, this is a great ride.
Been regularly cycling this path since its opening years ago. Within recent years however, bike etiquette, safety, and general behavior has deteriorated: "Utah moms" allow their out-of-control kids to wander-ride all over the path ignoring bike / jogger traffic both directions ... they do not care. Dogs must be on a leash, but many owners attitude is, "I'll do what I want, it's my pet"... again safety of others is undermined by this kind of activity.
Cyclists in the "left [opposite] lane" often have music blasting away via ear-buds so yelling, "On Your Left" to signal your presence, literally falls on deaf ears.
It's getting to the point where riding the open road with vehicles is actually safer than the designated bike path.
Works nicely for inline skating. I've gone end-to-end over two trips. Pretty flat, straight, and smooth. Friendly people in some parts (with dog leashes and kids) so be prepared to slow down at times. Averaged 14 mph though.
The worst part about this trail is the gates which some municipalities keep in semi-closed position at road crossings. "All hail the powerful automobile" - they are not trail priority intersections for the most part and sometimes there are even signs commanding you to use a nearby intersection instead of just crossing the street. Oh well.
Worth inline skating on this trail - you can get some good speed and mileage outside of the busier areas & seedier areas of the trail.
Other posters are correct, the signage is limited but it's not a big deal.
I started at James Madison Park and went south about 15 miles.
The best part about this trail is that everyone is really friendly and will wave hello.
I rode this from Route 89 to the Murdock Trail. It is very nice to have trails without vehicles where bikers and walkers can get around. Only reason for four stars is that there is no major attraction along the way, such as a river or above average views. I'm still very grateful for this trail.
I rode the Weber River Parkway just about daily when I lived in Ogden. It's not perfect. There are sections with tight corners and poor visibility. Several underpasses flood in the spring when runoff is high. There is also some crime and homeless campsites along the river. I've never been hassled though and I never felt unsafe. The plusses? Incredible views, lots of wildlife and just a fun urban trail riding experience. Combine this trail with the Ogden River Parkway and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail for a 30 mile loop of Ogden. If you do, it's best to tackle it on a mountain bike as the BST is quite rugged in spots.
I thought the scenery on the canyon section of the ride to be pretty jaw-dropping, Bridal Veil Falls and Vivian Park a site to behold. I thought the lower section of the trail near Utah Lake to be rather nice but the middle section through town to be quite skippable. It seems that roots have grown under the asphalt and pushed the trail up making for some slow cycling (about 6mph) due to how uneven the surfaces was. I didn't like squeezing down skinny sidewalk sections through town, I didn't like stopping at cross-walks. I would recommend the Provo Canyon section of the trail only.
Rode south from Rose Park. There are quite a few road crossings, but the trail is well-maintained and pleasant to ride. There are several parks along the route that have restroom facilities. As others have said, the signage is bad, but just keep the river in sight.
visiting from WA State, found this route on TrailLink. A short 10 minute ride from the Air BNB I was staying at. beautiful ride. Rode south from South Jordan about 16 miles and back into town. Well kept trail, clear of goatheads!!, Great facilities/water every couple of miles. One of the nicest trails I've been on recently. Wish I had more time to do more of it.
Overall, it was a slightly frustrating experience, mostly due to the lack of signs. St. George, for example, provides excellent signage with distances, times to points of interest for both walkers and cyclists, and importantly arrows pointing the way. On the Jordan River Trail I made several false turns, that were quickly rectified by frequent reference to my GPS. If you are new to this trail, I would highly recommend bringing a GPS. Eagle Scout candidates: take note that adding signs would make an excellent project.
There were many sharp turns that forced a severe reduction in speed. There were some boardwalks and bridges with wood planks across the many river crossings. Many places had tree roots causing damage to the surface of the trail, and some places were only pedestrian sidewalks which were bumpy. Most of the trail had deep cracks every hundred feet or so. Lack of signage, sharp turns, bridges and general bumpiness caused maintaining speed to be very difficult, especially at the north end of the trail. Generally, the trail conditions improved toward the south but certainly were not ideal throughout the length of the trail. The Murdock Canal Trail in Utah County sets a very high standard.
The trail is mostly level, except near the south at the Point of the Mountain. At each point where I thought I might build and maintain speed, I was disappointed with a sharp turn accompanied and/or motorized vehicle barriers which forced speed reductions.
There are several very nice views along the way. It is an excellent alternative to riding in traffic. Mostly the trail kept me off the surface streets and importantly avoided busy road crossings with underpasses. There were occasional places with restrooms/water fountains, mostly toward the north.
Other reviewers mentioned safety concerns toward the north of the trail, to which I would agree there were a few sketchy people in sleeping bags at some of the parks adjacent to the trail. The rest of the trail I was generally greeted by the typically friendly gestures of other cyclists nodding/waving to each other.
Generally I would assess the Jordan River Trail as a pedestrian and non-serious cyclist trail. The trail is usable, but I would prefer something like the ride up to Snowbird, the Alpine Loop, Murdock Canal Trail, ...
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Beanpot schools join Patrick-Murray administration and state officials to end men's violence against women
May 23, 2012
BOSTON, Mass., Jan. 20, 2012—Boston's Beanpot schools will set aside their rivalries and join together on Monday, Jan. 23, to campaign against violence toward women. Coaches, team captains and senior athletic department officials from Boston College, Boston University, Harvard and Northeastern will meet with senior state officials at the State House, in Nurses Hall, at 10 a.m. on Monday as part of the Fifth Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign. The event, coordinated by Jane Doe Inc., the MA Coalition against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, is aimed at ending violence against women and children.
Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray, Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone, and Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley will participate in the day's events.
Joining the lieutenant governor and the district attorneys will be senior athletic department officials from each of the schools—Tom Peters (BC), Mike Lynch (BU), Bob Scalise (Harvard) and Peter Roby (Northeastern)—the men's ice hockey head coaches—Jerry York (BC), Jack Parker (BU), Ted Donato (Harvard) and Jim Madigan (Northeastern)—and team captains. Craig Norberg-Bohm, of Jane Doe Inc., and Steve Nazro, chair of the Beanpot Tournament, also will participate, as will White Ribbon Day Campaign co-chairs Angelo McClain, commissioner of the Department of Children and Families, and Paulo Pinto, executive director of MAPS.
"Over the years, the Patrick-Murray administration has partnered with the White Ribbon Day Campaign to raise awareness and help prevent violence against women," said Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray, chair of the Governor's Council to Address Sexual and Domestic Violence. "We are always encouraged to have more and more men stand up against violence, and we're thrilled Boston's Beanpot schools are partnering together to help spread this important message in Boston and across the Commonwealth."
"If our goal is to end violence against women, then we have to start with men and boys," said Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel Conley. "The White Ribbon Pledge allows male leaders of
all ages to make a difference and take a stand against sexual assault and intimate partner
violence. The prestige that Boston's student-athletes carry makes them the perfect ambassadors for our message of safety, equality and respect in every relationship."
"As the former chair of the White Ribbon Campaign," Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone noted, "I know firsthand how effective it is to involve young men as part of our collective voice to address the very real problem of domestic and teen dating violence, and the White Ribbon Campaign works to help ensure that men are actively engaged in reinforcing a proactive approach to maintaining a positive climate of healthy relationships. I commend the governor and Beanpot schools join Patrick-Murray administration and state officials to end men's violence against women lieutenant governor for their commitment to stand with us, united in our declaration to end violence against women."
Through the Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign, men and boys are invited to take the White Ribbon Day Pledge and sign up to be ambassadors. By taking a stand against violence, these men serve as positive role models for other men and boys.
"Men and boys all have an important role to play in preventing sexual and domestic violence against women," said Craig Norberg-Bohm, the men's engagement coordinator with Jane Doe Inc. "One place to start is for men to address one another to promote a culture of positive masculinity that fosters equality and non-violence."
"The TD Garden, as host for the 60th Annual Beanpot College Hockey Tournament on Feb. 6 and 13, 2012, welcomes the opportunity to reinforce the very positive message of the White Ribbon Day," Steve Nazro, chair of the Beanpot Tournament and vice president of events at TD Garden, said. "The competing teams join us in encouraging all of our peers and young men everywhere to take and adhere to the White Ribbon Pledge being 'part of the solution in ending violence against women.'"
"It is an honor to join Jane Doe Inc., and the Beanpot Tournament to raise awareness for the White Ribbon Campaign and the work being done everyday to curb, reduce, and eventually eliminate violence against women," said Department of Children and Families Commissioner Angelo McClain. "Great strides have been taken toward reducing sexual and domestic violence, but there is still important work to be done to ensure that people are safe in their homes and in their relationships. We are excited that the Beanpot Tournament has taken on this important leadership role and provided an opportunity to reach out to men and boys of all ages and encourage them to join this cause and be part of the solution in ending violence against women." More information about the campaign is available at janedoe.org/whiteribbonday.
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D.A. Conley's office-Jake firstname.lastname@example.com; 617-619-4206
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LinkedIn pulls a "Facebook" - How to get LinkedOut!
Did LinkedIn just pull a "Facebook" privacy move?
LinkedIn has recently changed user privacy settings, by default, to give it permision to include photos, posts and related activities of LinkedIn Users together with third party paid advertising. Thus making the user an implied endorser of a company, product or service, without his/her explicit consent.
The actual text reads as follows:
This change was made to users privacy settings without any public notification.
In an age of transparency and the need to trust the owners of social media platforms, this was a ham-fisted way of gaining permission to use (abuse) LinkedIn Users' images and implied affiliations in order to shift more advertising.
There are plenty of people that would love to have the exposure of being included in paid advertising that is served up to the LinkedIn community. LinkedIn did not need to try and "sneak" this new permission into their relationship with the users that pay the freight and create the demand.
When will the owners of social media platforms learn to trust the users as much as they expect the users to trust them?
Since this was posted, LinkedIn reacted to the negative feedback it received from its users and issued an apology and a change to how the ads display. However, all users are still opted-in!
It is good to see that LinkedIn responds quickly to its users, however, the real right thing to do in this case is auto-opt out all users and ask those that want to participate in the program to opt-in.
There are more than enough people that want to share their interests that LinkedIn does not need to force the users into the option. It is this kind of forced sharing that prompts the user community to look for alternatives like Google+.
By failing to opt-out all members, they have missed an opportunity to do the really right thing and regain the trust of their users.
Read the official LinkedIn response here.
How to Unsubscribe from LinkedIn Social Advertising
If you want to know how to unsubscribe, the following steps describe the process:
- Click on your name at the upper right hand side of the LinkedIn home page when you are logged in. then Click on "Settings".
- On the Settings page, click on "Account"
- Click on "Manage Social Advertising to get to the page where you can choose to opt-out.
Once on the page, simply un-check the box and save.


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If I had to pick only one favourite product from 2011, I'd honestly have to say it was my Glamour Makeup Box Set from The Makeup Box Shop. You might recognise these makeup storage units… yes they are VERY similar to the ones used by the Kardashian sisters as seen on Keeping Up With The Kardashians. The Makeup boxes are made of high quality 5mm thick acrylic and are very sturdy. Very much worth the investment.
My little acrylic family consists of a 5 drawer Glamour Makeup Box (AU$124), brush holder with beads (AU$15 with any box purchase), and a nail polish stand (AU$21) and I have to say… I'm madly in love with my little acrylic family. Before they came along, the state of my bathroom drawers were atrocious and my brushes were squished into a pencil holder… horrible I know!! I couldn't even consider getting more brushes or makeup in fear of trying to find a place to put them.
And here's a confession… I'm a massive product packaging hoarder. I'm the girl who keeps all my new makeup in its original packaging and will continue to do so until the box is so tattered it looks horrible or it starts to annoy me. I just found that I could stand my blushes up in boxes in my bathroom drawers and read the names on the top, making it easier to know what's what. Oh and also because I like to know what ingredients are in what… who knows, I may need to look at some of them if needed in a blog post.
So as you can see below, the Makeup Box holds A LOT of products. It so fun organising your makeup into it, I call it 'Makeup Tetris' lol. Having this storage unit was also the push I needed to get my products out of their packaging and into their new home! You can see from the last square that I got rid of a LOT of boxes. It was very therapeutic and great to clean and sort out my product stash. It's amazing how much room the boxes were taking up in my drawers!
This is a snapshot of what products each draw holds… top drawer – eye shadows, second drawer – blushes, third drawer – lipsticks, fourth drawer – mascaras, concealers, eyeliners and primers, and last drawer (the deepest) – my box-o-powders, foundations, powders, illuminators, Illamasqua glosses, bronzers.
This is my little acrylic family… the brush holder comes with the beads and the nail polish stand holds 12 huge OPI size nail polishes (or more if smaller bottles). The Makeup box is also great to store perfumes on top, in full view when you're getting ready in the morning, so you don't forget to spritz yourself – and it also saves bench space. Yey!
To get your hands on these awesome makeup storage units, check out www.themakeupboxshop.com or head over to the Facebook or Twitter pages. The Makeup Box Shop does free shipping* within Australia (*NT, SA, WA & TAS Customers please add an extra $7 for shipping).
Thanks to The Makeup Box Shop, I'm running a New Year, New (organised) You competition! To help you be the very best, organised you in 2012, you could WIN a 4 drawer Glamour Makeup Box, Foundation Blending Sponge and Brush holder set (RRP AU$139). Here is the 4 drawer glamour box:
1. Leave a comment on this post telling us your New Year's Resolution for 2012. (1 entry)
2. 'Like' the The Makeup Box Shop and Hip & Haute pages on Facebook (+ 2 entries)
3. 'Follow' the The Makeup Box Shop (@TheMakeupBoxAU) and Hip & Haute (@hipandhaute) on Twitter (+ 2 entries)
4. Share this competition on Twitter or on your Facebook page via the social media buttons below (+ 3 entries)
Please leave your name and email address in the comment below so I can contact you if you win! And please tell me which steps you completed above.
Good Luck Hautees! And Happy New Year!
Terms and conditions: Competition is open to Australian residents only and ends Monday 16 January 2012, 4pm EST (Brisbane time). Winners will be contacted by email and announced on the blog. If a winner doesn't give me their details within a week, another winner will be drawn.


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Game Reviews and Previews
Welcome all! In this thread you will get to glimpse into the regular gaming insights of myself and Jay. We'll be bringing you previews and summaries of hot new titles and reviewing them shortly after they release! We will also try to keep you up to date one which games are coming out when and for what systems...Now, as both Jay and myself mainly focus on games coming out for the PC, we will also be inviting some certain CR members to do guest reviews for XBox360, PS3, and Wii games...
Now, as for the rest of you, we just ask that you follow a few guidelines...
1) Please do not post comments on this thread, its purpose is to provide insight into these games, not discussion (there are separate threads for that ---> see NEW Games, Music, Drama Thread Index: http://www.crunchyroll.com/showforumtopic?id=13671). If you post comments, instead of reviews or previews, it will be considered off-topic spam and reported as such to the moderators.
2) If you would like us to take a look at a specific game (to either preview or review), you are more than welcome to send either Jay or myself a PM.
3) Want to post your own review or preview? Well you can! Guest reviews/previews are welcome, but try to follow a similar format as laid out and keep it detailed and objective.
---> Note: Looking for someone to review Mass Effect. My only request is that you follow the general format laid out on the thread or a similar one that is pretty much as easily understood.
4) if you can't find what you are looking for here, try the Video Gaming News thread ---> http://www.crunchyroll.com/showforumtopic?id=386.
5) Any off-topic posts will immediately be reported to moderators for deletion, and you will be asked to edit (within 24 hours) any reviews/previews that are not clear or lacking in depth; non-compliance will lead to deletion by a moderator.
Now, do stay tuned, because guess what! We got Jay's and my reviews of the games of Valve's Orange Box coming down the pipe! And I will also be previewing The Witcher, Hellgate: London, and Tabula Rasa in my next post...
Note, this is a preliminary list of games coming out this year that will be reviewed by me (sorted by release date): Orange/Black Box (Team Fortress 2), The Witcher, Call of Duty IV, Gears of War (PC), Crysis, Unreal Tournament III, and Universe at War: Earth Assault...
Games to look for me to review come next year: Assassin's Creed (PC), Devil May Cry 4 (PC), Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, SPORE, Far Cry 2, Empire Total War...Maybes depending on release in 2008/9 - Firefly, Black Prophecy, Jumpgate Evolution, Guild Wars 2...
---> Reviews that are coming up in the near future: Assassin's Creed, Mass Effect, The Witcher, World in Conflict, Gears of War (PC), Universe at War: Earth Assault...
---> My reviews and previews will usually range from one every week to one every month (depends on release dates)...
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I'm stealing your format
Alright I've had plenty of time with Portal and honestly I think it's an ingenious game. You play as a test subject for Aperture Science (who happens to be a competitor for Black Mesa). As a test subject you are given tasks to complete. Some are very easy while some will have you scratching your head for a while. All in all, it's a great time waister for when you just want to do something but don't feel like getting too involved in a story.
Presentation: 8.0/10
There's not much of a story here. It's simple, get the tasks done, no bells or whistles. Every unnecessary thing has been stripped out to give it a true 'lab test' feel. There is no hud, no other weapons and your only enemy's are (awesome) turrets. The lack of a hud only becomes a problem when you get shot by a turret and have no idea how much more you can take before death.
Graphics: 6.0/10
Portals graphics are descent at best. The lab levels are intentionally drab, but they have this dynamic feel to them. Every room has a 'purpose built' feel to it. Not impressive, but when you think about it, full HL2 graphics would do nothing but take away from the carefully controlled lab experience.
Sound: 9.0/10
Portal gets high marks in the sound department not because of it's sound track (although there is one VERY awesome song you must hear). What it's all about with portal is the great voice acting and kick ass writing. At first it's all kinda standard monotone stuff but the computer voice guiding you gets hilarious later in the game.
Gameplay: 8.0/10
Easy at first, but it's all training for the real meat of the game later on. But in general the game play will have you hooked in no time. With more downloadable maps I can easily see this as the next Tetris.
Lasting Appeal: 9.0/10
You will come back. You will beat it over and over. And you will love it every time you find a new way to 'cheat the system' and do something awesome with the portal gun.
Overall: 8.5/10 - Very Good
This game is the perfect time waister when you just want something to do. The developer commentary gives a great incite into the building blocks of the game. The voice acting is different and very entertaining later in the game. The game play never feels too hard to the point where your mad. And you can really have fun in many ways with the portal gun.
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Now I am sure that as long as you have been alive and payed any attention at all to gaming over the past several months, there has been one game that you have probably heard about more so than any other...Even more than Halo 3...
That game is Crysis and it will be the subject of this preview of mine...
Genre: Sci-Fi FPS
System(s) to carry game: PC
Available: 11/16/2007 (US/Europe/Australia release)
Crysis is a new highly anticipated FPS developed by Crytek (creators of Far Cry) and distributed by EA that will be releasing this fall.
Background -
Year 2020 - An archaeological research team on an island in the South China Sea goes sends out a distress signal and then goes missing as the North Korean military stakes claims to the site and beings building up a presence. Crysis begins with you engaging the Korean military off and on, while you search for the missing researchers - but you soon find out that the island harbors more than just Koreans As tensions are on the rise the island suddenly begins to freeze-over, and still worse, the global weather system begins to feel the freeze...What the FUCK?!? What is that thing...? <<Commencing invasion>>
Most notable about this game is the fact that it is the prime example of everything that DX10 graphics has to offer...and more (Crytek2 physics engine = amazing physics + fully destructible environment)! Pretty much, if you have not dropped over $2000 in your CPU, RAM, and video cards you can kiss your hopes of playing this game on 'Very High' and getting a decent frame rate goodbye... Still that aside, the game looks great and it plays great! The multiplayer beta is unreal! Being able to customize your gear (armor and weapons) in real time and having to adapt constantly to the things around you makes this one heck of a thrill...Honestly, I can't wait for the game!
If it was good enough to be the consensus number one PC game choice at E3, it probably will be for you too...
For more on Crysis:
Official Site - http://www.ea.com/crysis/home.jsp
IGN - http://pc.ign.com/objects/694/694190.html
Wiki - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crysis
Something that Jay pointed out to me - To play on low settings with DX10 disabled it really doesn't take all that much...Only a NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, ATI Radeon 9800 Pro (Radeon X800 Pro for Vista), or better - 256MB VRAM...
To see the minimum system requirements, please go here: http://www.crysis-online.com/Information/System%20Requirements/
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Be warned, my English isn't all that great. Also this review does not follow the format in this thread, so if a mod has to erase it because of that, thats ok by me.
Zack & Wiki
The Wii had an incredible first year. Wii has already surpassed 360 in sales, worldwide. Despite the fact that Nintendo has been struggling to meet demand. Sadly, Nintendo has also struggled with getting good games on store shelves. To make matters worse, Smash Bros was delayed. Not all hope is lost though, Wii still had 3 big games last holiday season; Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3, and Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure. With Smash Bros out of the picture, it's more reason to buy Z&W. Sure Z&W probably won't be as good as Smash Bros, but it's still one hell of a game. I would say Z&W is like Myst, Zelda, Pirates of the Caribbean, with the difficulty of a Rubik's Cube from hell.
As far as story goes, it's similar to Pirates of the Caribbean. Jack & Will.... I mean, Zack and his flying monkey Wiki are the newest members of the pirate crew, The Sea Rabbits. While they're being shown the ropes, they're shot down by a rival group of scallywags, lead by the beautiful Captain Rose. Fortunately our dynamic duel make their escape, and are also lucky enough to stumble upon the skull of the cursed pirate Barbaros. Barbaros offers Zack a deal he can't refuse. Barbaros agrees to give Zack his ship, but in return Zack must find the missing bones of Barbaros. So Zack & Wiki set off on adventure, to search the globe for treasure and the bones of Barbaros.
It's not the most engaging story, but it does have the charm of a Saturday morning cartoon. Especially considering the graphics are cel-shaded, so the game does look like a cartoon. Which isn't a bad thing, the cel-shaded style still looks pretty snazzy and clean for the most part. Also the characters have a lot of personality and can be pretty funny. For example, when Zack gets really cold he chatters his teeth, like a cartoon character would. It's always cool to see little details like that, and it adds to the whole cartoony vibe. The music also fits in pretty well with the atmosphere. You probably won't go around humming music from Z&W, but it does its job. When the level calls for something spooky, you'll get music that will give you the heebie jeebies. But there is one problem, there isn't much voice acting going on. Zack and a few of the other characters will shout stuff out here and there, but you won't hear anyone actually talking. Some voice work would really put the presentation over the top.
Don't let the cutesy style throw you off. You're not any less of a man if you play this game. You're more of a man if you're able to beat this game, because it's hard as hell. The game is a point and click adventure, with some puzzles similar to the ones you would see in Zelda. Each level starts off with a treasure chest in plain sight. There will be plenty of puzzles you must solve first, before you can take the treasure and skedaddle. The levels are filled with tools that will help you reach your goal. The tools you use will have you flipping, twisting, dropping, and even throwing the Wiimote to solve puzzles. But if you're not careful or if you're stupid, you'll fall in to a booby trap, and get yourself killed. Not everything is obvious, some puzzles will have you stumped for a couple of minutes to an hour, depending on how smart you are. If you're an idiot like me you'll get stuck for an hour or 2. Don't let this frustrate you too much. Once you figure things out, it become a very rewarding experience.
At the end of each level you're scored on how well you did. So this gives you more incentive to go back and replay levels. You can replay to up your score, for fun, and to find even more treasure. There are even multiple ways to beat some levels. And to top it all off, the game last about 15 hours, so there is plenty of lasting appeal. Different theme stages will keep you interested the whole time. Some levels will put you in the middle of a ship battle. Other stages will have a stealth theme that will make Sam Fisher eat his heart out. The different themes will keep the game fresh for all 15 hours.
Z&W does have its problems though. The frame rate did drop a couple of times on me. More Voice acting would of been nice. The Wiimote didn't always work flawlessly, a few times I got a bit frustrated because of that. And the difficulty might turn people off. Besides from those small problems, the game is worth every Penny. It's only 40 or 30 dollars, and it's one of the best Wii titles available. Z&W is funny, challenging, and the puzzles are very satisfying. It's especially fun taking turns with a girlfriend or boyfriend(by the way, I'm looking for a girlfriend. So if you're interested we can play Zack & Wiki together. Send me a pm). If you're a Wii owner, go pick this one up.
Gameplay 9.5
Graphics 9.0
Sound 8.5
Presentation 9.0
Replay Value 8.0
overall 9.
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Tales of the Abyss
-too much backtracking
-last hour of the game is epic
~this has been a mini-review by EmperorKorea
Can you hear them? They're calling to us. It's beautiful...
Dead Space
+great atmosphere and gameplay
+fun weapons
+good story
-lifeless character
Far Cry 2
+huge open world
+shooting zebras are always fun
+COD4 style gunplay
-too much driving
-ending sucks
-online is garbage
Gears of War 2
+campaign is bigger, better, and more badass
+superb graphics
+horde mode is awesome
+bots in multiplayer
+good story
-terrible online
-lancer is the only useful main weapon
-similar to the first
-LAME final boss
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS3/360 version)
+good story
+force powers are fun to use
-force powers don't get good until after upgrading
-glitches galore
Resistance 2
+truly superb multiplayer
+co-op is great fun
+tons of unlockables
+many epic moments in campaign
+variety of weapons
-campaign is short and linear
-graphics are nothing to write home about
Soulcalibur IV
+great fighting mechanic
+great character customization mode
+online mode is fun to play
-terrible story mode
-freezing glitch in online
-Darth Vader/Yoda DLC
-lag if connection isn't perfect
Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
+working online mode
-laughable fighting system
-laughable story
-broken combos
-spam to win
-no gore
Tales of Vesperia
+good story
+great graphics
+great combat system
+lots to do
-button mashing
-many of the stuff are easy to miss forever
-minor backtracking
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
+interesting story
+good gunplay mechanics
+great soundtrack
-terrible online
-glitches galore
-graphics are hit or miss
Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 3 FES
+fun battle system
+good story
-bad graphics
-can easily tell that it's a low budget game
-LONGASS final boss
Tomb Raider Underworld
+great platforming
+epic levels
+good graphics
-length of levels vary by a lot
-save system sucks
-horrible combat
God Hand
+great combat system
+tons of customization
+fun minigames
+great boss fights
+great character models & voice acting
+good replay value
-terrible environments
-cheap moments are present
Project Gotham Racing 4
+great graphics
+lots of different options
+good amount of vehicles
+good replay value
+motorcycles are awesome
-identity crisis: arcade or sim?
-tough difficulty
-only for racing fans
Rock Band 2
+lots of songs
+online play is good
+lasts a long time
+great party game
-repetitive moments
-bass still sucks
-world tour mode is meh
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm
+great animations
+superb graphics
+epic cutscenes and boss battles
+unique fighting system
-characters all play similarly
-ultimate mission mode is dull
-village is smaller than Rise of a Ninja's
Mirror's Edge
+visually pleasing
+satisfying platforming
-makes you fight
-hard to figure out where you have to go at times
Quantum of Solace
+feels like Call of Duty 4
-no cool gadgets
-doesn't feel like a Bond game
Street Fighter IV
+graphics and framerate holds up well
+addictive as always
+online holds up decently
-cheap difficulty
-art style is questionable
-feels like a slower version of 2
Fallout 3
+huge world with tons to explore
+great graphics
+lots of options
-gunplay feels awkward
Can you hear them? They're calling to us. It's beautiful...
Tales of Symphonia. Yeah. Because of it's amazing RPG storyline and characters. Plus, it's just so darn fun.
Am I supposed to put something cool here?
Persona 3 and 4
overall 9/10
great stories lot of play time for ps2 games about 70+ for each game tons of wepons to use multiple computer players to use in your team great stories for both tons of areas to explore and tons of secret items. One item that i believe makes both these games great is the fact not only do u have the main stories u can follow but in these u can do other things like you are living this persons actual life, like joining clubs or sports teams (I chose kendo in p3 and basketball p4). As well as dating some of the female characters in the games and develop relationships with them witch can snatch u some rare items.
only real problems i came across was the fact in both games at certain points the level jump needed to clear an area was ridiculous could jump as high as 15 levels before u really could continue and the bosses developed almost rediculous defense points which made the battles ridiculous but that made it challenging so no problem. Then comes the real problem which is u our on a time crunch meaning when u are trying to do something most of the time something u are in the middle of might have to wait so that u can continue with the game.
U MUST TAKE LEVELING UP SERIOUSLY OR U WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTINUE AND HAVE TO START OVER a easy way to avoid this during the time u have make three save files one at the beginning of the time u have and one halfway through and the other that u save daily that way if u can not get past a certain point u dont have to start the game over.
oh and to those who say the opening is to long watch it they are actually good and get u started so that u know what to do if u can't stand about twenty minutes of following a mini story tutorial how in the heck can u play games I mean look at kingdom Hearts 2 the friggin intro was 2 (TWO) hours long thats ridiculous and most of the time u were doing stupid minigames that u had to do 5 times it was so stupid and something new like farcry two were u have drive everywhere while being shot at by everybody and there mother meaning a drive that would usally take 10min turned very easily into a HOUR some times so please if that is your only complaint stop now thanks.
My rating both deserve 10/10
replay ability 9/10
story 10/10
touching moments (yes I made this one up) 10/10
overall rating 9.75/10
thank for your time and patience
Anyone watched the TV series Dexter?
Yeah, it's gonna be made into a game. O_O far away though, as none of the platforms have been confirmed, except maybe iPhone.
Really hope it comes out on PS3 >_<
Hands up who's making a graphic novel about the Sengoku period? Oh, just me. x3
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
(Known in Japan as "Gyakuten Saiban") Not everyone is innocent until proven guilty! Players star as a defense attorney, who must prove his seemingly guilty client's innocence no matter how dire the circumstances may seem. The game presents twisting storylines and intriguing gameplay in a comical anime style. Players must collect evidence, weed through inconsistent testimonies, and overcome corrupt agendas to ensure that justice prevails.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney revitalizes both the adventure genre and the Nintendo DS touch-screen functionality by combining an enthralling story with interesting characters, in addition to providing a unique way of interacting with them, case evidence, and the game's scenery. Though the game is heavily text-driven and there's little replayability, it's a bright, rich, and lengthy adventure that could hardly have been improved upon otherwise. If you're interested in a clever, well-presented murder-mystery adventure game, then you'd be hard-pressed to find anything that suits your needs better than Phoenix Wright.
The game has you controlling Phoenix Wright, a lawyer fresh off the bar who is, initially, more than a little nervous. The first case you take on, a murder trial in defense of Phoenix's dopey best friend, Larry Butz, serves as a tutorial in which law firm chief Mia Fey guides you through the ins and outs of courtroom procedure. Each of the game's five cases begins in the same way, as you're treated to a brief cinematic that shows the events of the murder, during which you'll usually get to view the killer. In Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, discovering the killer is not the surprise; instead, it's the way in which you bring him or her to justice. The events surrounding the murder always end up leading to the false accusations of innocent witnesses, and as a defense attorney, it's Phoenix's job to get a verdict of "not guilty," despite the lying witnesses, shady prosecutors, and a judge who sometimes forgets the letter of the law.
The majority of the visuals appear on the top screen. Though the game has little in the way of cutscenes, the story is told through a sequence of still shots and through the different exaggerated animations of the characters. There are small details in every given scene that help to give it life, such as moving mouths and other body parts, but for the majority of the game you're working from frame to frame. This is so well presented that you'll hardly notice the gameplay is barely animated. For most of the gameplay, the lower screen is used to forward the text. You can simply tap it at the end of each line to get to the next one. However, during many sequences you must use the touch screen to accomplish something else, whether it's selecting an answer from multiple choices, navigating through a tree of menus, or, most compellingly, pinpointing locations and evidence. The use of the touch screen in this game is perfectly executed, and the only problem with it is that it leaves you wanting to do more.
Each trial begins with witness testimony, and your objective is to find flaws in it, which, since the judge follows a "guilty until proven innocent" mantra, is the only way to get the defendant off the hook. After the witnesses give their testimonies, the cross-examination begins. During the cross-examination, you're free to scroll through witness testimony line by line to better dissect it. There are two ways to reveal problems with testimony. The first is by "pressing" the witness on particular statements. You can do this silently on the touch screen or audibly by shouting "Hold it!" into the DS microphone. Though you can use the microphone in several different ways--and it certainly is satisfying--there's never a requirement to use it.
The second method of procuring information from witnesses is to find a contradiction between testimony and a piece of evidence held in the court record. Throughout the game and trial, you'll acquire different pieces of evidence necessary for winning cases. You'll never need to decide whether something is important or not, because the game will do that automatically. So there's never any chance of you coming to trial unprepared. Within the court record, there's a brief description and a picture of the item. The description almost always clues you in to the facts surrounding the object's importance, whether it reveals a detail about timing, location, or the method in which the object was used. Once you've scrolled to the line in the testimony where the contradiction lies, you can select the evidence proving the contrary, and you can, again, either object silently or vocally into the microphone. To prevent you from objecting to every statement with every piece of evidence, there's a meter that consists of five exclamation points. When you wrongfully object, the judge will penalize you once. Get all five wrong and you lose the case and must start over. Although, admittedly, this is difficult to do if you simply pay attention to the events of the case--and use a little common sense.
The two methods of procuring information will be your primary tools for breaking down the witnesses and getting them to recant their testimonies. Generally, the witnesses will revise their testimonies a few times before you can push them to confession. The judge, although disdainful of many of the activities that go on in the courtroom (particularly when you falsely object), seems to put up with the witnesses' many cover-ups, which might be frustrating if you try to take the law in Phoenix Wright seriously. In fact, you might as well suspend your disbelief about the whole procedure, since, although it feels fairly close to reality, many things go on during the proceedings that would probably horrify actual members of the legal system. Though slightly agitating, it works well within the context of the story, and you'll just feel compelled to work that much harder for the underdog: Phoenix Wright.
The events of the game are not limited to just courtroom drama, as you'll take your investigation to the scenes of crimes, interviewing witnesses on their home turf and interacting with the defendants and police officers down at the precinct. For each trial other than the first one, you'll begin with the news of the murder and the subsequent arrest. Then you'll meet up with the defendant to take on the case, and after that you'll get the opportunity to explore the scene of the crime. This part of the procedure is critical for procuring evidence and for getting testimonies you'll have to uncover in the courtroom. This gives the game a whole Law and Order vibe, as you play the role of both the detective and the lawyer for each case.
At many points during the game, you'll be given the opportunity to choose between multiple options, whether it's to direct a line of questioning a certain way or to reveal new information. Though you'll have a genuine desire to get the correct answer (probably because of the rich reactions of the characters), all choices inevitably lead to the same result. So if you pick "Give up" as opposed to "Press harder," your legal partner will stop you and say "Oh come on, you can't give up now!" This forces you to object anyway. This makes the gameplay really safe, and if you remember that it's almost impossible to lose the game, you might not be compelled to think out the reasoning fully. Instead, you may guess for a heavy portion of the game. What makes the gameplay significant, though, and what will ultimately drive you to want to come up with the correct answer is the way in which the characters interact with one another...and with the pitiful but adorable Phoenix Wright. It's almost impossible not to find him endearing, and the numerous ways in which other people in the courtroom--including the judge, the prosecuting attorney, and even the witnesses--pick on him will have you searching to come up with any way to get him an edge.
The presentation of the game is really quite unique and outstanding. The graphics are simple but work very well to reveal the personality and mood of the characters. Though they're not taken from an existing anime, they're cohesive enough that you would think this entirely probable. Each one is over-the-top, from the naive Phoenix and the severe but gullible judge, to the sexy, evil, and quirky characters you get on the witness stand.
Very much like any evening drama or soap opera, you'll revisit the same characters in multiple trials, and you'll learn more about them and their relationship to Phoenix as the game progresses. You'll get as much information about the characters in their appearances as you do from what they say to you, as everything is revealed in their mannerisms and in their reactions to the events of the case. And although it's almost always clear what Phoenix is thinking, since he generally grimaces about some new piece of evidence or the action of the other attorney, he frequently makes asides that reveal how he really feels about a person or something that's just happened. Of course, the music and sound effects do an excellent job of keeping you clued in to the drama as well. When things get particularly hectic for Phoenix, the music speeds up appropriately. It gets dour when times are tough, and a tuneful reveal plays when something noteworthy is discovered. There's an aspect of the game's atmosphere, most noticeable within the sound effects, that makes Phoenix Wright almost feel like a fighting game. The cross-examination graphic shows the two attorneys going head-to-head, and the sound of unsheathing swords plays during moments of conflict. It's this facet of the presentation that makes the game feel really unique and much more compelling than your average adventure game, and it gives you the incentive to really want to win each case.
Phoenix Wright is a unique game that capitalizes on the DS touch screen and its microphone functionality wonderfully. Depending on your murder-mystery skills, you might find the occasional puzzle too difficult, or you might find the occasional puzzle offers you too much help. But despite being a little linear at times, it's completely satisfying. You'll get a kick out of uncovering clues, revealing different aspects of the characters' personalities, and ultimately solving each case. If Phoenix Wright starts any kind of trend, those fearing the demise of the adventure genre need not worry any longer. Adventure games are back and are hipper than ever. And they have Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney to thank for it.
- Unique and colorful game
- Excellent presentation
- Flawless sound effects
- Great use of the DS microphone and touch screen
- Fun adventure elements.
- Sometimes a bit linear
- Legal inaccuracies occasionally frustrating.
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Best Music Festivals
Glastonbury & 24 Other Music Festivals You Don't Want To Miss This Summer
Once winter loosens its icy grip, it's time to venture out, let loose, and enjoy the sun as often as possible. And all of that is much more enjoyable with a great soundtrack, which perhaps explains why music festivals seem to be sprouting up like a lottery-winner's long-lost relatives. That's why we've compiled this list of the best music festivals of summer (and few beyond summer): so you can squeeze the most fun out of party season.
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
Several festivals offer huge lineups or massive camping grounds, but Bonnaroo marries the two like none other. Sure, there's also Coachella, but Bonnaroo always seems decidedly less Hollywood (and cheaper) than its Cali-based counterpart. Besides a stellar lineup, Bonnaroo also offers a film tent, water slide, and a comedy tent. It'll be hot as hell and you'll get dirty, but after a while you won't care one bit, letting the music wash over you like a tidal wave of good times.
Headliners: Billy Joel, Deadmau5, Mumford & Sons, Kendrick Lamar
Where: Manchester, Tennessee, June 11–14
CMA Music Fest
Summer fests are basically just giant parties, and you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who parties harder than a country-music fan armed to the teeth with domestic beer and chew. So pack your fanciest hat and a pair of shit-kicking boots, because the CMA Music Fest is going to crank up the twang at LP Field, while the city of Nashville hosts a slew of bands on its smaller stages. You can also hit up local parties such as the NRA's Kegs and Eggs breakfast. Yes, that's a real thing.
Headliners: Eric Church, Brad Paisley, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts
Where: Nashville, Tennessee, June 11–14
Firefly Music Festival
No, this fest isn't named after the much-loved sci-fi movie that shares its name (though that would be awesome.) The relatively new Firefly Music Festival (established in 2012), has already made a name for itself with solid lineups, a laid-back vibe, and a scenic setting in the woodlands of Delaware. In addition to camping, attendees can also take advantage of an on-site craft beer bar set up by Dogfish Head Brewery, an outdoor bazaar-style market, and a tented beercade. It's sort of like a smaller Bonnaroo, with some much-appreciated shade.
Headliners: Paul McCartney, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Morrissey, Snoop Dogg
Where: Dover, Delaware, June 18–21
Electric Daisy Festival
If you're going to throw a laser-fueled DJ fest that feasts on glitter, neon, and a tornado of fist-pumping, there is no better place to do it than Las Vegas. Taking over the regrets capital of the world for one June weekend (with additional stops in New York City and the UK) EDC doesn't feel out of place in the desert one bit. That's because today's Vegas is just as much about late-night club-hopping as it is throwing bones at the craps table. So strap in for the ride and don't forget to hydrate.
Headliners: Tiësto, Avicii, Fatboy Slim, Moby
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, June 19–21
What the Festival
Sure, the headliners at What the Festival may not impress your pants off, but What the Festival has more going for it than you'd expect. Being set on a forested stretch of Oregon actually lets WtF get away with a lot of shenanigans — such as hoisting up the largest disco ball on the West Coast, and setting up a party-ready wading pool next to one of the stages. If hanging with bikini-clad women gets old, attendees can also check out film screenings, classes, and teatime. Basically, the name of the game here is chilling out. And we're into it.
Headliners: Big Gigantic, Odesza, Snakehips, Griz
Where: Wasco, Oregon, June 19–22
Warped Tour
Warped Tour loses a few points for being a traveling festival, but it also gets some extra credit for being unabashedly retro. And yes, channeling the spirit of the mid-'90s qualifies as retro when every summer-music festival is trying to book the newest, biggest, trendiest band around. While we're obviously already too old to recognize most of the young, tatted-up bands playing the tour, we'll still sign up for the people watching and hi-NRG performances.
Headliners: Family Force 5, blessthefall, The Wonder Years, Riff Raff
Where: Various cities, June 19–August 8
Electric Forest
An EDM-leaning festival hosted in the woods of Michigan, Electric Forest also books plenty of guitar-toting bands to balance out its lineup. The outdoorsy setting proves to be visually stimulating since it's dressed up with all sorts of colorful lighting, and festival goers can also expect water slides, a Ferris wheel, lots of hammocks, and even a surprise hot-air balloon ride. This year, The String Cheese Incident performs three separate shows, but there are plenty of other sets to check out if you're not in a jammy mood.
Headliners: The String Cheese Incident, Skrillex, Flume, BAANECTAR
Where: Rothbury, Michigan, June 25–28
ATP Iceland
Whatever your favorite festival is, just take a second and think about how much cooler it would be if it were hosted in Iceland. Yeah, I thought so. ATP Iceland gets massive bonus points for being hosted in one of the most beautiful places in the world, as well as putting together a great lineup that's headed by Iggy Pop this year. Alright, to rehash: music fest + Iceland + Iggy Pop = AWESOME.
Headliners: Iggy Pop, Public Enemy, Lightning Bolt, Belle and Sebastian
Where: Ásbrú, Keflavík, Iceland, July 2–4
Essence Festival
New Orleans is undoubtedly one of the best music cities in America, so adding a N'awlin's-based fest to this list is a no-brainer. The Essence Festival not only pulls together a great lineup of headliners, it also offers appearances by speakers such as Al Sharpton and India Arie. Pre-fest, attendees can hit up day parties at the Sugar Mill, which also feature a bunch of big names, such as Biz Markie, DJ Spinderella, and Funkmaster Flex.
Headliners: Missy Elliott, Usher, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana, July 2–5
Pitchfork Music Festival
After critiquing and sometimes even bashing hundreds of albums every year, the P4K staff has to put the money where their mouths are for one weekend by putting together a top-notch showcase. Surprisingly, they generally nail it and Pitchfork Fest remains one of the chillest festivals around, likely because the organizers actively avoid over-the-top corporate sponsorships and unchecked ticket sales that lead to crowded festival grounds. The lineup is also usually as eclectic as they come, and often features reunions of bands such as The Breeders, Pavement, and The Jesus Lizard.
Headliners: Wilco, Chance The Rapper, Sleater-Kinney, Future Islands, Chvrches, Mac Demarco
Where: Chicago, Illinois, July 17–19
Gathering of the Juggalos
While Juggalos are oftentimes the butt of many a joke, the fact is that they've turned their annual music fest into a pedal-to-the-metal party where there's no such thing as 'weird.' So stock up on Faygo and head to the barbershop for some cornrows, because you're going to make a ton of new friends at the Gathering of the Juggalos. Besides catching a handful of solid musical acts, attendees can check out live wrestling or attend something called the DJ Clay's Horny Nutts and Big Butts Party. We'll just use our imagination for that one.
Headliners: Insane Clown Posse, Tech N9ne, Waka Flocka Flame, Flosstradamus
Where: Thornville, Ohio, July 22–25
Newport Folk Festival
You'll be hard-pressed to find a fest that's more chilled out than Newport Folk Fest, but that doesn't mean you can't have a rockin' good time at this historic gathering, which has been going strong since 1959. After all, this is the fest where Bob Dylan first decided to plug in his guitar for an audience. Folk (obviously), blues, country, rock, and all sorts of styles will be on display, and tons of boats pull up into the harbor to feed off the good vibes and add to the scenic backdrop.
Headliners: Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists, Calexico, Angel Olsen, Tallest Man on Earth
Where: Newport, Rhoade Island, July 24–26
Most of the fests on this list tend to party a bit harder than this annual bash thrown on the beer-soaked shores of Milwaukee. But for sheer size and value, Summerfest can't be beat with a 12-foot oar. The festival spans 11 days and 11 stages and features corporate-sponsored attractions such as fireworks displays. Yes, you'll be partying with flip-flop-wearing dads. You'll also experience what is arguably the best festival lineup of the year.
Headliners: The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Buddy Guy, Sheryl Crow
Where: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 24–28, June 30–July 5
Part of the allure of summer festivals is being part of the spectacle and seeing something new. KCON definitely delivers on both fronts by serving up a lineup of K-Pop artists that many casual music fans are probably not too familiar with. Regardless, the weekend of coordinated dance moves, crazy hair, and high-fructose pop melodies offers a super-sized serving of entertainment. As a bonus, attendees can also check out panels and workshops, and KCON also hits Newark, New Jersey on August 8.
Headliners: Super Junior, Block B, AOA, Shinhwa
Where: Los Angeles, California, July 31–August 2
Plenty of festivals have impressive lineups, huge stages, and dazzling festival grounds, but Lollapalooza still stands out from the rest for two reasons. First, it actually has a rich history that goes back to the '90s, and wasn't just thrown together in the past few years when the music-fest scene exploded. Secondly, the Chicago skyline serves as a stunning backdrop to the party, and attendees can actually check out the amazing city over the weekend instead of stumbling back to a steamy tent.
Headliners: Paul McCartney, Metallica, Sam Smith, Florence + the Machine, The Weeknd
Where: Chicago, Illinois, July 31–August 2
OVO Fest
What if Drake invited some of his famous friends and a few thousand fans to a massive party? Well, it would pretty much look like October's Very Own Fest, the Canadian rapper's annual homecoming fest. In its sixth year, OVO Fest has again pulled together a respectable lineup, and will again feature a surprise special guest that's sure to impress. In prior years, Kanye, Eminem, and Stevie Wonder have stopped by. This year, I'm betting on fellow Canadian, Celine Dion. Okay, maybe not, but I'd still have a blast seeing that.
Headliners: Drake, Kevin Hart, Big Sean, J. Cole
Where: Toronto, Ontario, August 1–3
Outside Lands
Since Outside Lands is hosted in San Francisco, it's no surprise that it's not exactly the most wallet-friendly festival. Still, ticket holders can also expect a memorable experience that offers what is perhaps the best foodie-friendly setup of any summer fest. Case in point: you can check out a beer section that features 32 different breweries from Northern California, a wine area with 37 regional winemakers, and local food vendors that whip up everything from oysters to chicken and waffles. Oh yeah, the lineup is pretty damn good as well.
Headliners: Elton John, The Black Keys, Kendrick Lamar, Wilco
Where: San Francisco, California, August 7–9
Electric Zoo
Whether you're a hater or a true believer, there's no escaping EDM in today's music landscape. Therefore, you might as well strap in for the countless drops and check out Electric Zoo, which somehow manages to make one of the world's hardest-partying cities party even harder over Labor Day weekend. Randall Island Park serves as a verdant venue space for the fest, which also takes on a festive zoo theme. Also, huge bonus points: Billboard called it the country's best electronic dance music festival.
Headliners: The Chemical Brothers, Alesso, Above & Beyond, Nervo
Where: New York City, NY, September 4–6
Made in America
What started as a Budweiser-sponsored summer bash that was brainstormed by Jay Z has grown into a big music festival that's sprouted a second edition in Los Angeles. Philadelphia still serves as the original host, and the past few years, attendees have been able to scope out big-name acts such as Kanye, Beyoncé, and Steve Aoki.
Headliners: TBA
Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 5–6
Grunge came from Seattle. Okay, glad I mentioned that. Now let's move on to something more interesting: Bumbershoot. It's one of the best music festivals in the USofA, and is also one of the many reasons that you should probably visit this gorgeous city. The fest sets up shop right smack-dab in the middle of the downtown core, at Seattle Center, which scores street cred for its lengthy history. (It's been around in some form for the past four decades.)
Headliners: The Weeknd, Ellie Goulding, Faith No More, Chance the Rapper, Cake
Where: Seattle, Washington, September 5–7
Hopscotch Music Festival
Featuring an indie-heavy lineup that's peppered with some old-school crowd pleasers (Dwight Yoakam!), the Hopscotch Music Festival is a late-summer fest that's perfect for attendees who want to discover new, under-the-radar acts. Sure, the headliners here may not get as much attention as the hotshots from bigger fests, but Hopscotch helps support the little guys by making sure approximately 40 percent of its bands are from North Carolina.
Headliners: TV on the Radio, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Pusha T, Dwight Yoakam
Where: Raleigh, North Carolina, September 10–12
Just because you have "Best" in the name doesn't mean you actually have the best festival. Or do you? Many fans of Bestival would actually back up its bold claim, since the English festival not only books an absolutely stacked lineup, but also helps to get the party started by designating a dress theme. This year, scour the closet for some Summer of Love outfits and get ready to party it up in an ambient forest, near secret stages, and with veggie-friendly grub in-hand. Can't make it across the pond this year? Check out Bestival Toronto, July 12–13.
Headliners: The Chemical Brothers, Duran Duran, Tame Impala, Skrillex, FKA twigs
Where: Isle of Wight, England, September 10–13
Austin City Limits
While South by Southwest seems to get most of the attention every year, fans of Austin City Limits don't seem to mind one bit. That just means it's easier for them to catch this annual bash, which takes over the city during two separate weekends. And what a bash it is. ACL's name may not be as recognizable, but the lineups speak for themselves — 2014 featured the likes of Outkast, Eminem, Pearl Jam, Skrillex, and Calvin Harris. Looking to wind down between sets? There's also an art market, beer hall, and farmers' market.
Headliners: Foo Fighters, The Strokes, Drake, Disclosure, Deadmau5, A$AP Rocky
Where: Austin, Texas, October 2–4 & 9–11
CMJ Music Marathon
The CMJ Music Marathon is a bit of an outlier as far as music festivals go, since it occupies venues throughout the city and showcases up-and-coming bands in favor of big name artists. It also goes on for almost an entire week, and offers a variety of showcases, conference events, seminars, and after parties. Hell, there's even something called the CLE Entertainment Business Law Seminar, which you not find at Coachella. As far as recognizable names go, last year's lineup included The Kills, Cold War Kids, and Bombay Bicycle Club.
Headliners: TBA
Where: New York City, NY, October 13–17
The Fest
It wouldn't be incorrect to describe The Fest as the South by Southwest of punk music, and if that doesn't get you excited then you're probably a skydiving instructor or something equally crazy. Storming through the college (University of Florida) town of Gainesville during a weekend when the rest of the city is in Jacksonville watching the UF vs. Georgia football game, this whiskey-chugging, snot-shooting music fest takes over smaller stages scattered around town and transforms the city into Punk Capital USA.
Headliners: Turbo Fruits, Crocodiles, Laura Palmer, Luca Brasi, Mustard Plug
Where: Gainesville, Florida, October 30–November 1


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