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In space, no one can hear you bicker. Cooperative board games have been undeniably popular over the past several years, but all titles in this family seem to possess an inherent problem: the bossy player factor. Gamers with more experience, outgoing personalities or a combination of both are prone to dominating the game and telling everyone else what to do. Enter Space Cadets, an upcoming release from Stronghold Games with a unique take on improving the co-op board game experience.
Space Cadets is a starship bridge simulator in board game form, where each player takes on the duties of a specific officer. It draws heavy inspiration from the Star Trek universe, a fitting influence for a game that aims to encourage teamwork rather than arguments among players. But in order to create this environment where players must truly cooperate in order to succeed, Space Cadets has the help of a uniquely qualified trio of game designers: a family.
Game designer Geoff Engelstein has partnered with his two children, Brian and Sydney, to solve the issues of co-op board games. Brian and Geoff previously worked together in designing The Ares Project, and daughter Sydney has definitely inherited the family aptitude for gaming. (She isn't afraid to prove it in a match of Nuclear War, where she was winning tournaments as early as age 11.) This is the family that plays together, and creates together.
Geoff in particular understands the inner workings of games, regularly demonstrating his knowledge as co-host of the Ludology podcast. In a recent episode, Geoff told listeners that he views the hallmark of a game as the player's ability to become emotionally invested in it. This underscores the issues of co-ops. How are players supposed to emotionally invest themselves when somebody else is directing their moves?
The solution presented by Space Cadets is simple, but it walks a fine line. Players are frequently forced to carry out their moves simultaneously, competing in individual minigames to perform their role among the starship crew. Responsibilities are clearly segregated, but players still feel accomplished as a team because communication is crucial. After all, unless the helmsman steers the ship in the right direction and the engineer properly diverts power, the weapons officer, sensor officer and tractor beam operator will all have a very difficult time accomplishing their goals.
Space Cadets is scenario-based, so one day a team may be trying to scan and tractor beam crystals, while on another, they may be exploring new sectors and combating alien ships. Almost every step of the turn is timed, with team discussion lasting only three minutes and minigame action limited to just 30 seconds. These time restrictions underscore how important it is for players to communicate clearly and efficiently. The full rules have been posted to BoardGameGeek.com if you're interested in taking a further look at exactly how Space Cadets plays.
In a recent interview, I asked Geoff Engelstein what other factors may have inspired the design of Space Cadets, and he had a surprising response: As a collection of individual minigames, Space Cadets could hold the appeal of a diverse range of gamers. "There are a lot of games that I like to play, such as Robo Rally or Ricochet Robots, but my wife hates those games," Engelstein added. "I thought it would be cool to mix together a bit of a spatial relation game for a player who likes that, a poker game for a player who likes that, a tile laying game, etc."
And that's exactly what the Engelstein family did. The above-pictured sensors minigame represents the more casual end of the Space Cadets spectrum, where a player must use his senses to feel shapes in a bag and pull out the right ones. In the weapons game, a player solves small puzzles to load the torpedo tubes and flicks a disk to fire the weapons, hoping to land that disk as far along a damage track as possible without going off the board.
These lighter minigames also helped expand the age range of Space Cadets, further expanding the possibility of it serving as an enjoyable family experience. As Geoff Engelstein explained, "Some of the most satisfying play tests have been at conventions with families that have kids as young as 7 or 8 years old. They take their roles very seriously and feel that they are contributing. You can play Pandemic with kids that age but they need to be coached through the whole thing. I wouldn't take an entire group of 8-year-olds and have them play Space Cadets, but one or two can definitely handle stations such as the sensors. We really wanted to keep it on their level."
On the more complex end, the helmsman must plot out several ship moves at a time in Robo Rally fashion as Geoff alluded to earlier. The poker game shows up in Space Cadets as well, where the shields officer must play four simultaneous "hold 'em" style hands. Each hand's rank determines the strength of shields on a specific side of the ship.
Space Cadets has a few more tricks up its sleeve to improve the co-op experience, though. Some players are assigned special titles outside of their minigame playing duties. One such example is the captain role that puts a player in charge of managing the turn structure and serving as de facto leader in strategy discussions. The captain role seems to serve as a safety valve for the bossy player tendency, allowing that personality type to have power when it matters least, and leaving them only the illusion of power when all players are off performing their individual tasks. It's a brilliant bit of game design that lets the gung-ho leader get it out of their system, but not at the expense of other players' enjoyment.
A light theme also helps keep Space Cadets from getting too serious. The artwork is intentionally cartoony, and it didn't surprise me in talking with Geoff that this game had another major influence beyond Star Trek. "The other big one would be Galaxy Quest," Engelstein revealed. "I just love that movie, and if you talk about the spirit, that was the spirit we wanted: one of people thrown into a situation where they did not know how to drive a spaceship and did not know what to do and are just bouncing off the sides."
But when a larger game comprises so many minigames and moving parts, it can be a struggle to fine-tune them. That's where the family effort came in, allowing Brian and Sydney Engelstein a chance to contribute their own ideas and serving as a built-in playtest group. On occasion, it even provided them the chance to overrule their dad.
"There were a couple of elements where the kids strongly felt it should be one way and I felt differently. We kept it in my way and only after 6 or 9 months of testing did I come back and tell them their approach was right. I think we are a pretty close family anyway, but it is very gratifying to have these sort of activities. As your kids get into their teens you always feel that they are going to be off doing their own things, and you won't have anything in common, but this gave us a common base. It's a way to interact with each other, something we could always do together."
That same sentiment work has driven many families to tabletop gaming. The Engelstein family just happens to be engaging the hobby at a different level, and the hard work has paid off. After navigating a years-long journey from concept to finished product, preview copies of Space Cadets will be sold today for the first time at Germany's Essen Spiel convention. Direct pre-orders are expected to open on the Stronghold Games website later in the month, and Space Cadets will be on the shelves at local game stores in late November.
"It's been nice to show the kids that you can have a project, sketch it on a piece of paper, and turn it into a product on store shelves that people can buy. It's a great lesson to show them that this sort of thing is possible in your life, whether you want to design a game, write a book, etc. You don't have to wait for something to fall in your lap; you can just go ahead and do it."


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Explore Jango Fett's apartment, and you'll find some Legos to put together.
The Official Star Wars Lego web site provides a few images.
One review explains more about the scene in Jango Fett's apartment on Kamino.
Find some bricks scattered on the floor of Jango Fett's house, and you can rearrange them to form a portrait of the bounty hunter himself - then fiddle with them again to show a picture of a clone trooper. Nice touches like this alone make the game worth playing.
Still, it's virtually a must-play just for the fun of seeing little Lego characters miming out the best bits of the films. There's something about seeing Jango Fett run away on little stubby legs that Jedi Knight and KOTOR 2 just can't match.
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Pepperdine University Libraries are pleased to announce that we now offer the Mango Languages online language-learning system to our patrons. Find it in the list of electronic resources
Learning a new language with Mango Languages is free for all library patrons, and offers a fast and convenient solution for our community's increasing language-learning needs. Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application that integrates components of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture. Users learn actual conversation, breaking down complex linguistic elements within an audio-visual framework that draws important connections and builds on information they have already learned.
Mango is available in two versions. One is Mango Complete, a 100-lesson course that is designed to provide a deep understanding of a language and its culture. The second is Mango Basic, which teaches everyday greetings, goodbyes and helpful phrases in a short period of time and is designed to appeal to a beginner in a new language. There are more than 40 foreign language courses available and 16 English as a Second Language (ESL) courses.
Have you ever wanted to experience the adventure of Homer's Odyssey in its original Ancient Greek or the Old Testament in Biblical Hebrew? It may sound far-fetched, but our library now offers introductory online courses in these and other languages through Mango Languages!
Mango's new Religious & Scholarly Course Collection includes Scholarly Latin, Ancient Greek, Koine Greek (the language of the New Testament) as well as Biblical Hebrew. These online courses are accessible through the library's computers or from your home through our website's online databases. Each one offers a rich visual and sensory learning experience that integrates classical texts with the latest language techniques and rich cultural notes.


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United said Tuesday that its second-quarter profit soared 54%, to $1.05 billion. The results beat expectations, and United slightly raised its forecast of full-year profit.
Apple and Google are rolling out dozens of new emoji that of course include cute critters, but also expand the number of images of human diversity.
Colorful sidewalks, a massive music fest, Mexican fare and a moon bash usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
John Paul Stevens moved left as the Supreme Court shifted to the right during his nearly 35 years as a justice. That's how the bow-tie wearing Republican from the Midwest emerged as the leader of the high court's liberal wing.
Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves.
A 12-person jury is in the process of deciding whether the former Ph.D. candidate will live out the rest of his natural life behind bars or if he'll be put to death for the kidnapping and killing of Yingying Zhang.
A bold plan to get hundreds of people into the Chicago River for a 2.4-mile swim remains docked for a year or so after organizers struggled to secure permits and coordinate with a number of city agencies.
Watch the July 17, 2019 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."
New analysis of Chicago homicide data by the Erikson Institute underscores the effect violent crime can have on young children.
A youth basketball league from the 1940s and '50s is a reminder of Japanese American internment during World War II. Geoffrey Baer has that story and more in this edition of Ask Geoffrey.
A new deal could be worth up to $100 million for the giant Port of Chicago on the city's Southeast Side.
John Paul Stevens was a born-and-bred Chicagoan who rose to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Local legal scholars, historians and attorneys who worked with Stevens reflect on his life.
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About two weeks ago Dwight emailed me his paper saying that he'd read a post I'd written last month for the Scientific American guest blog called "What is peer review for?" (you can check out my interview on Skeptically Speaking on this topic as well).
After reading Dwight's paper I want to make sure it gets as much exposure as possible. I can't it justice because it's so well-written and clear. But before I shuffle you off to read it I wanted to highlight their proposed system and ask you all what you think.
What are the barriers to instantiating their proposed system?
In the SciAm piece I concluded by saying:
But the current system of journals, editors who act as gatekeepers, one to three anonymous peer-reviewers, and so on is an outdated system built before technology provided better, more dynamic alternatives.
Why do scientists-–the heralds of exploration and new ideas in our society–-settle for such a sub-optimal system that is nearly 350 years old?
We can–-we should-–do better.
Well, it looks like Kravitz and Baker put a lot more thought into this problem than I and they've come up with an incredibly novel alternative system to peer review.
They nail it. There's almost nothing that I disagree with.
I love this paper.
They succeed here not because of their criticisms--which abound in the sciences--but rather because of their inclusion of a viable, creative, intelligent solution that addresses problems of motivation, utility, practicality, and even finance for an alternative model for peer review and scientific publication.
They begin by describing the current peer review system in the context of the neurosciences. They have an amusing graph that highlights the 17 levels of hell that is the peer review process loop. These guys crack me up.
"In the case of a rejection the Authors generally proceed to submit the paper to a different journal, beginning a journal loop bounded only by the number of journals available and the dignity of the Authors."
Before I outline what their alternative proposal is, I want to highlight some of the problems regarding the costs and problems of the current system that Kravitz and Baker identify.
...what is striking is less the average amount of time [it takes to publish a paper], which is quite long, but more its unpredictability. In total, each paper was under review for an average of 122 days but with a minimum of 31 days and a maximum of 321. The average time between the first submission and acceptance, including time for revisions by the authors was 221 days (range: 31–533)...
...Beyond the costs of actually performing the research and preparing the first draft of the manuscript, it costs the field of neuroscience, and ultimately the funding agencies, approximately $4370 per paper and $9.2 million over the approximately 2100 neuroscience papers published last year. This excludes the substantial expense of the journal subscriptions required to actually read the research the field produces and the unquantifiable cost of the publishing lag (221 days) and the uncertainty incurred by that delay...
...Authors are incentivized to highlight the novelty of a result, often to the detriment of linking it with the previous literature or overarching theoretical frameworks. Worse still, the novelty constraint disincentives even performing incremental research or replications, as they cost just as much as running novel studies and will likely not be published in high-tier journals.
Okay, so what is their alternative model?
It breaks down like this:
* No more editors as gate-keepers ("Their purpose is to serve the interests of the journal as a business and not the interests of Authors").
* Publication is guaranteed, so no more concern over "novelty".
* Editors instead coordinate the process and ensure that double-blind anonymity is maintained.
* Reviews are passed on to the authors as part of a "pre-reception" process which allows the authors to revise or retract their work before making it publicly available.
* Once public, the post-publication review process begins.
* An elected Editorial Board acts as an initial rating and classification service to put the paper in context.
* Members of the Board are financially incentivized... but the money doesn't go into their pockets, rather it can be put into their own research fund coffers.
* Papers are put into a forum wherein members of that forum can ask questions and offer follow-up suggestions.
* Forums provide a more living, dynamic quality to papers, as well as metrics for each manuscript.
* With better metadata for papers, ads could be more targeted by paper topic (no more ads for PCRs in cog neuro papers, for example).
* Kravitz and Baker note that something like a Facebook page for each paper could serve this purpose.
The Kravitz-Baker system saves money and time wasted by the needless "walking down the impact factor ladder" that usually occurs.
They address a lot more issues beyond what I've described above. They note that a common counter-argument to double-blind review, for example, is that a reviewer can "often guess" who the authors of the paper they're reviewing are because sub-fields are so small. But Kravitz and Baker point out that "the identity of the Authors might be guessed by the Reviewers, any ambiguity should act to reduce this bias". This seems so obvious.
The Kravitz-Baker system seems really well thought out, and one I'd love to see in place. But I'm worried I'm missing some critical fault here.
Anyone see any glaring issues?
Kravitz, D., & Baker, C. (2011). Toward a New Model of Scientific Publishing: Discussion and a Proposal Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, 5 DOI: 10.3389/fncom.2011.00055


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A network device driver may have a bug.
This is a fatal Windows error, typically called a Stop message, Bug Check, or more commonly the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD). The system is in a forced reboot state. Any unsaved work is likely lost.
A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.
If this is the first time you've seen this Stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:
Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any Windows updates you might need.
If problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe Mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select Advanced Startup Options, and then select Safe Mode.
Technical Information:
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Physical memory dump complete.
Contact your system administrator or technical support group for further
Install the latest Windows software updates. Don't forget to check for non-critical updates too!
To manually get updates, open Internet Explorer (you can't use a non-Microsoft browser for updates).
For IE 8 and later: Click on Safety, then Windows Update. Follow the instructions.
For IE 7 and older: Click on Tools, then Windows Update. Follow the instructions.
Also see our list of common Fatal Error Solutions.
Check out what others say about this issue and review or add your own comments and solutions!
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Andrei Marochko is a Senior Development Engineer in the Performance Analysis and Threading (PAT) group in Intel's Developer Products Division. Bradley Werth is a Senior Software Engineer in Intel's Entertainment Technical Marketing Engineering group. Anton Pegushin a Senior Technical Consulting Engineer for Intel's Threading and Performance Analysis group specializing in threading and in the use of Intel Threading Building Blocks. Michael D'Mello is a Senior Technical Consulting Engineer in Intel's Developer Products Division.
The main frame processing loop of a typical computer game is composed of a few functional blocks. Typically these are the Artificial Intelligence (AI), Physics, Particles, and Rendering computational functions. A popular strategy for parallelizing this loop is to represent the functional blocks as stages of a pipeline which can then be run in parallel across available processors, where the normal dependencies between the stages of the pipeline apply. Naturally, in this approach theoretical scalability is also limited by the number and weights of the stages in the pipeline. Most implementations of this approach assign one stage to a physical processor. As a result, on machines where the number of processors is greater than the number of pipeline stages, this approach obtains no benefit from the additional processor resources available. On the plus side, the method can be implemented to maintain data locality with respect to processor cache as each data item is run through the pipeline.
In pure serial implementations of the main computational loop, the heterogeneous tasks which make up the body of the loop are executed in an ordered fashion. In the parallel case you may attempt to relax this ordering and attempt a more asynchronous execution of the tasks as long as the fidelity of the output is not affected or is maintained to some acceptable degree. Such an approach to parallelization of the frame loop is intriguing in that scalability is now limited only by the availability of tasks ready to execute and cores to process them -- subject, of course, to any and all constraints that apply between the different tasks. Further, you may parallelize each of the high-level tasks into subtasks and exploit any fine-grained parallelization that may be available. If you employ a thread pool to avoid oversubscription of the CPUs, the problem then becomes one of scheduling a pool of tasks to a pool of threads subject to any constraints that may apply.
In this article, we examine the realizable benefits of the afore-mentioned task parallel approach as applied to the SMOKE computer game demo. The task parallel implementation is done with the Intel Threaded Building Block (TBB) C++ template library. In a nutshell, the library provides generic parallel algorithms and concurrent containers [5, 6] which enable users to write parallel programs without directly creating and managing threads. Indeed, with this library, users need only focus on representing code in terms of tasks. This step that can be done implicitly via library provided high level algorithms or explicitly via derivations of a base task class, also provided by the library. All aspects of thread management and the mapping of tasks to threads are handled by the library in a manner transparent to the user. Internally, the library treats tasks as user-level objects that are scheduled for execution by the Intel TBB task scheduler. The task scheduler maintains a pool of native threads and a set of queues (one queue per thread) of tasks ready for execution. At initialization, the Intel TBB task scheduler creates an appropriate number of threads in the pool (by default, 1 per hardware thread). During code execution the scheduler distributes tasks to threads using a randomized work-stealing algorithm. The decentralized (each thread has its own queue of tasks) work stealing mechanism is what enables the scheduler to achieve near optimal load balance and high scalability of parallel programs [3, 4]. All Intel TBB algorithms are tested and tuned for the current generation of multi-core processors, and they are designed to scale as the core count continues to increase.
A detailed review of Intel TBB features specifically as they apply to computer games has already been provided by one of us in the past [7]. In this article, we only focus on how Intel TBB has been implemented in an optimized version of the SMOKE gaming demo. The source code we discuss here is publicly available on the Intel Software Network [1].


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In this section you will find a wealth of resources to enhance your teaching practice. Below you can find repositories specifically dedicated to teaching materials for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and online safety education.
In the subsequent pages of this section you will find a range of videos and publications, as well as our Learning Resource Exchange, allowing you to search among 330,000+ Open Educational Resources from 58 content providers in 29 languages.
Find STEM teaching materials. The Scientix resource repository collects teaching materials from STEM education projects financed by the EU or by various national and international initiatives. Check out our constantly growing repository.
You can also translate the resources for free into any of the 24 EU official languages. The Scientix Translation on demand service allows users to request translation of any teaching material in the Scientix repository (provided that their copyright licence allows so). The requested material is translated and localised by European Schoolnet, and added to the Scientix repository.
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Specific content and services are also provided and delivered through the site such as the BIK bulletin (a quarterly, electronic newsletter), a Guide to online services, a searchable repository of eSafety resources, a gallery of awareness-raising videos, and a whole host of topical articles.
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|Southeast Spotlight
Runners and Walkers help "Beat the Odds"
Published: 08/30/2012 10:00:00
Ruth Johnson, the treasurer for Cancer Connection and the event director of the Beat the Odds Race, explained those roots.
"Cancer connection was founded by Mike Miller, a swim coach from Juneau who was diagnosed with inoperable prostate cancer and felt very alone when he had to fly out of Southeast Alaska for cancer treatment and decided that if he survived he wanted to make sure no one ever had to feel that way again."
Close to five hundred runners and walkers turned out for the annual event, which has multiple far reaching meanings and purposes. As the treasurer for Cancer Connection, Ruth Johnson has an intimate knowledge of what those purposes are.
"Well this race is a breast cancer race, and so it's primarily to raise awareness and provide education opportunities about breast cancer, the funding itself is a primary source for Cancer Connection's travel assistance fund. And we have two different travel programs, one we can directly reimburse up to seven hundred and fifty dollars a year in travel related expenses. And then our other great travel program that we just implemented last year that we're thrilled with is we have an apartment in Seattle that we subsidize with some of the proceeds from events like this for cancer patients because often times when you're traveling from Southeast you need to spend prolonged periods of time in the city and well even if your insurance may cover travel it's not going to cover housing for you to be out of town for two to six weeks for radiation and chemotherapy. Generally the people we are able to house in that apartment really need some place to stay for six weeks and not spend a hundred or two hundred dollars a night in a hotel."
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(CNSNews.com) – The federal government has now borrowed more money during Barack Obama's time as president than it did in the period lasting from the time President George Washington took the oath office until July 2, 2001, more than five months into the first term of President George W. Bush.
At the close of business on Jan. 20, 2009, when President Barack Obama was inaugurated, the national debt stood at $10,626,877,048,913.08, according to the Treasury. At the close of business this Thursday, it stood at $16,323,083,449,604.98.
That means the debt has increased $5,696,206,400,691.90 during Obama's presidency.
On July 2, 2001, more than five months after President George W. Bush entered office, the national debt was $5,693,220,327,798.14, according to the Treasury. By the close of business on July 3, 2001, it had risen to 5,698,195,769,465.40. Since then, the debt has never again dropped below $5,696,206,400,691.90—the amount it has increased in less than one full term of Obama.


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Making It Rain: An RSBS Tutorial
With summer temperatures slowly creeping up on us, the potential for flop-sweat induced wedgies at the ballpark is on the rise, making an afternoon or midmorning rain shower a pleasant respite for anyone wanting to spend some serious time unstuck at the game. Though it is not widely known, making it rain isn't quite as difficult as one might think. Here are three simple methods:
1. Be Different
As my doleful and oft unctuous colleague, Mr. Krause, taught us, sometimes, making it rain is just a matter of doing the opposite of what's expected of you.
2. Be Ignorant
This is an easy method for rain-making, especially for those US Americans who reside in the realm of absurdity. I recall Focus on the Family asking their invisible friend to make it rain in Denver, to drown out the "changes" being outlined by Obama at the 2008 DNC.
3. Be Livan Hernandez
This is the easiest, most economical way to make it rain. In fact, I'm doing it right now… to the guy in the cubicle next to me.
Hate me 'cuz I makes it rain, just don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.


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Currently I am at the SIAM Imaging conference in Hong Kong. It's a great conference with great people at a great place. I am pretty sure that this will be the only post from here, since the conference is quite intense. I just wanted to report on two ideas that have become clear here, although, they are both pretty easy and probably already widely known, but anyway:
1. Non-convex + convex objective
There are a lot of talks that deal with optimization problems of the form
Especially, people try to leverage as much structure of the functionals and as possible. Frequently, there arises a need to deal with non-convex parts of the objective, and indeed, there are several approaches around that deal in one way or another with non-convexity of or even . Usually, in the presence of an that is not convex, it is helpful if has favorable properties, e.g. that still is bounded from below, coercive or even convex again. A particularly helpful property is strong convexity of (i.e. stays convex even if you subtract from it). Here comes the simple idea: If you already allow to be non-convex, but only have a that is merely convex, but not strongly so, you can modify your objective to
for some . This will give you strong convexity of and an that is (often) theoretically no worse than it used to be. It appeared to me that this is an idea that Kristian Bredies told me already almost ten years ago and which me made into a paper (together with Peter Maaß) in 2005 which got somehow delayed and published no earlier than 2009.
2. Convex-concave saddle point problems
If your problem has the form
with some linear operator and both and are convex, it has turned out, that it is tremendously helpful for the solution to consider the corresponding saddle point formulation: I.e. using the convex conjugate of , you write
A class of algorithms, that looks like to Arrow-Hurwicz-method at first glance, has been sparked be the method proposed by Chambolle and Pock. This method allows and to be merely convex (no smoothness or strong convexity needed) and only needs the proximal operators for both and . I also worked on algorithms for slightly more general problems, involving a reformulation of the saddle point problem as a monotone inclusion, with Tom Pock in the paper An accelerated forward-backward algorithm for monotone inclusions and I also should mention this nice approach by Bredies and Sun who consider another reformulation of the monotone inclusion. However, in the spirit of the first point, one should take advantage of all the available structure in the problem, e.g. smoothness of one of the terms. Some algorithm can exploit smoothness of either or and only need convexity of the other term. An idea, that has been used for some time already, to tackle the case if , say, is a sum of a smooth part and a non-smooth part (and is not smooth), is, to dualize the non-smooth part of : Say we have with smooth , then you could write
and you are back in business, if your method allows for sums of convex functions in the dual. The trick got the sticky name "dual transportation trick" in a talk by Marc Teboulle here and probably that will help, that I will not forget it from now on…


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AB - Arathi Basin, a PvP Battleground in the Arathi Highlands. AKA - Also known as. Add - Refers to an unexpected mob attacking a player or a group Addon - A small program which uses the WoW scripting language that modifies, changes and/or enhances the user interface. AoE - Area of effect spell, ability or item AE - Another abbreviations for Area of Effect (AoE), can also refer to Arcane Explosion. AFK - Away from keyboard Aggro - See Threat. Unless you are a tank, you typically do not want to have aggro on a mob. Derived from aggressive. Agi - Agility - the primary statistic for non-plate wearing melee combatants, including Hunters AH - Auction house AK - Ahn'kahet: Old Kingdom, an instance in Dragonblight, Northrend. Also referred to as OK Alt - an alternative character AN - Azjol'Nerub, an instance in Dragonblight, Northrend Ankh - Sometimes used to describe a shaman's act of using Reincarnate, because the ability requires an Ankh to use AP - attack power - formerly seen on gear as a secondary statistic, it is now derived from strength (for plate wearers) or agility (for non-plate wearing melee); now seen on items such as trinkets AQ - Ahn'Qiraj, a level 60 raid instance in Silithus, Kalimdor that features 20 and 40 man versions; also it's own zone ATK - attack! AV - Alterac Valley, a level 51+ battleground in Eastern Kingdoms Azeroth - Used to describe the original areas of WoW, The Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor. In WCII, it was an independent human kingdom.
BB - Booty Bay, a neutral Steemwheedle Cartel city in southern Eastern Kingdoms
BC - Burning Crusade, the first WoW expansion.
BFD - Blackfathom Deeps, an instance in Ashenvale, Kalimdor
BL - Bloodlust, a buff granting 30% haste for 40 seconds. Only provided by Horde Shaman. Heroism is the alliance equivalent. May also refer to Time Warp, a mage ability.
Blizz - Refers to Blizzard Entertainment, the company that owns World of Warcraft.
Blue – Used to describe superior-level gear. This is because the item's name is blue. (See Superior). Can also be used to describe a blizzard employee on the forums.
Blue Post - means a Blizzard Employee's post on the forum. This term is mostly used on the WoW forums
BM - Reference to the Beast Master Hunter spec.
BoA - Bind on account
BoE - Bind on equip
BoJ - Badge of justice
Boomkin - A reference to a Balance-spec (DPS Caster) Druid as they typically assume the form of a Moonkin.
BoP- Bind on pick up
Boss - an elite mob that is very hard to kill, and usually drops items of high value
Bot - A program designed to play WoW by itself, automating tasks such as leveling and gather resources. See also Healbot.
BRB - be right back
BRD - Blackrock Depths, an instance in Searing Gorge, Eastern Kingdoms
BRS - Blackrock Spire, an instance in Searing Gorge, Eastern Kingdoms
BS - Blacksmith
BT - Black Temple, a level 70 raid instance in Shadowmoon Valley, Outland
BTW - by the way
Buff - a beneficial spell that gives bonuses to a player's stats
Bug - a glitch in the game
Camping - waiting for a player or mob to spawn/appear/resurrect, then to kill him/her/it
Carebear - Someone who is seen as being too empathetic to someone or something.
Careface - a term used to express that you don't care about a specific subject at all
Caster - a player or NPC that uses spells as their primary source of damage and defense
CC - acronym for crowd control, the act of disabling a mob or player from casting spells and/or attacking
CD - cooldown of a spell, item or an ability
Chinese Farmers - sometimes used offensively towards Chinese people who farm (See 'F') ingame currency to sell for real life money
Clipping - the act of casting a spell before the cast has completed for the previous one (using lag to your advantage), it reduces the time between casts dramatically.
CoS - Culling of Stratholme, a level 80 instance in Caverns of Time, Tanaris, requiring WotLK to enter
Conquest Points - High-level PvP currency. Obtained through rated battlegrounds and Arena play. Used to acquire the best PvP items. Currently as of patch 4.0.1 there is a cap on the amount of points one may acquire in one week with no limit on the amount of points stored. Conquest Points are folded into Honor Points at the end of each Arena season.
CP - (1) Capture Point; (2) Conquest Points.
Creep - mob (see mob)
Critters - An NPC that is not hostile and have very low level and stats. Can mostly be one-shotted by players/other mobs of all levels
Dal - Dalaran, the WotLK Neutral City, also one of many of the Human city-states. Floating above Crystalsong forest. See 'Shatt'
Darn - Darnassus
DC - Death Coil, [1] a spell used by Warlock to fear, damage, and heal themselves [2] an ability used by a Death Knight to damage an unfriendly player or NPC or heal a friendly undead NPC
DC - disconnect
DD - direct damage
DE - disenchant/-er
Debuff - a spell that reduces a player's or mob's stats or HP (see HP)
Defense - the stat that primarily controls the reduction of damage and chance to block attack. Varies from class to class. This used to be a primary statistic for tank classes.
Demo - (1) Reference to Demonology spec Warlocks; (2) Reference to the Warrior ability Demoralizing Shout, or a similar ability. Demoralizing Shout reduces enemy attack power.
Disc - Reference to Discipline spec Priests. Discipline Priests are healers that focus on absorption mechanics rather than actual healing. Rather than filling health bars, Discipline Priests attempt to prevent them from emptying. Quickly identified by their signature ability Penace.
DK - Death Knight Hero Class. The first brand new class introduced in WoW with the Wrath of the Lich King expansion.
DKP - The basic distribution system for loot, based on points earned for attendance and downing bosses. Stands for 'Dragon Kill Points' as the first game one was developed on was Everquest, both of which's endgame bosses were dragons.
DM - [1] Dire Maul, an instance in Feralis, Kalimdor [2] Deadmines, an instance in West Fall, Eastern Kingdoms, also known as VC, Van Cleef
DMG - damage
DnD - do not disturb
DOT - damage over time
DPS - damage per second
Drop - the items or money that can be picked up from a dead mob or boss
DTK - Drak'Tharon Keep, an instance in Grizzly Hills/Zul'Drak, Northrend
DW - Duskwood, a zone in Eastern Kingdoms
DW - Dual Wield - an ability for several classes and/or specs to wield two one-handed weapons; Fury spec Warriors may take a talent permitting them to wield two two-handed weapons.
Elite - a mob with higher stats and armor
Emote - actions that players or mobs perform via slash-commands (see slash-commands). Some of these are animated, and some are not
EoC - Emblem of Conquest, the emblem added in 3.1.
EoE - Eye of Eternity: A single boss raid instance in Coldarra, Borean Tundra. Contains Malygos, the Blue Dragonflight aspect, or leader.
EoF - Emblem of Frost, the emblem added in 3.3, originally obtained from any Tier 10 content.
EoH - Emblem of Heroism, an emblem originally obtained from heroic bosses and 10-man raid instances prior to patch 3.1.
EotS - Eye of the Storm, a level 60+ battleground in Outland
EoS - (See EotS)
EoT - Emblem of Triumph, the emblem from ToC and ToGC in 3.2. From 3.3, all bosses who dropped emblems dropped this.
EoV - Emblem of Valor, an emblem originally obtained from 25 man raid instances prior to patch 3.1.
Epic – This is the second-best quality of items in the game. Epic items have better stats than lower-quality gear, and are usually found in higher-level instances. However, some can be found elsewhere and sometimes crafted.
Exploit - deliberately using a bug
Farming - killing mobs or looking for certain items in a certain area over and over
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
FD - Feign Death, Hunter skill used to remove all aggro from the hunter. This usually transfers aggro to pet or other party members.
Fear - A spell which causes enemies to run away randomly for a certain amount of time.
FFA - Free for all.
FFS - For fuck sake.
FoS - Forge of Souls: A 5 man in Icecrown added in 3.3.
FPS - Frames per second.
FTL - For the loss.
FTW - For the win.
G2G - (see GTG)
Game Master - a Blizzard employee that supports players in game with various things, though not leveling or the gathering of items or gold
Gank - killing another player (usually of lower level) rapidly and repeatedly
GD - Gundrak, an instance in Zul'Drak, Northrend
GD - Good duel
GG - good game
GL - good luck
GM - [1]game master (see game master) [2] in some cases refers to guild leader/guild master
Gnomer - Gnomeregan, an instance in Khaz'Modan, Eastern Kingdoms, the former home of the Gnomish race.
Greed - A looting option that may appear depending on a party's loot rules. Greed is normally selected if the item is BoE or nobody Needs is (see Need. If anyone selects Need, any greed rolls are ignored.
Gratz - short for Congratulations ( also used: Grtz, Gz)
Green - Used to describe uncommon-level gear. This is because the item's name is green. (See Uncommon)
Grief - a deliberate act to decrease the enjoyment of the game of another player
Group - a gathering of people with the same goals, and they therefore team up to achieve that
GS - Goldshire, a town in Elwynn Forest, Eastern Kingdoms
Gtfo - Get the **** out. Don't use it!
GTG - [1] Good to go [2] got to go
Guild - has the same concept as a clan; a guild is a group of people belonging to the same community in-game
H [insert instance] - heroic version of the said instance
HF - [1]have fun [2] Hellfire Peninsula, a zone in Outland
HFP - Hellfire Peninsula, a zone in Outland (see HF (up here)).
HP - hit points; also Honor Points.
HoL - Ulduar: Halls of Lightning, an instance in Storm Peaks, Northrend
Healbot - A healing character with such large reserves of mana, +Spell bonuses and haste that they can simply cast one or two spells with no real thought. Also an addon which simplifies the raid healing interface and makes it easier to use.
Healthstone - a consumable item created by warlocks that can be used to heal
Holy - Reference to a Priest or Paladin healing spec.
Honor Points - Standard PvP currency. Used to obtain PvP related items. As of patch 4.0.1 a player may have up to 4000 Honor Points.
HoR - Icecrown Citadel: Halls of Reflection, an instance in Icecrown, Northrend
HoR - Hand of Reckoning, a paladin taunt ability. Often used to initiate combat because of its significant damage, particularly at low levels.
HoS - Ulduar: Halls of Stone, an instance in Storm Peaks, Northrend
HOT - healing over time
HS - See Healthstone
HS - Hearthstone
Huntard - A derogatory term referring to a Hunter making things up about their class. The confusion comes from the various things exclusive to hunters, such as tamable pets, happiness and pet level.
I5SR - Inside 5 Second Rule (related to your normal mana regen while casting)
IC - instant cast (can also refer to in character in roleplaying communities)
ICC - Icecrown Citadel: The raid added in path 3.3, containing the Lich King.
idc - I don't care
Idd - indeed
idk - I don't know
IF - Ironforge
IMO - in my opinion; There are variations such as IMHO (in my humble opinion)
INC - incoming
Ingame - referring to something that involves World of Warcraft. (E.G. Ingame money)
Instance - a separate zone filled with elite mobs, and perhaps some non-elite mobs. There are also bosses in instances that rewards items of great value
Int - intellect
IRL - in real life
JC - Jewelcrafter
Jks - Joking
J/K - Just Kidding
JMS - Just Making Sure
J/P - Just Playing
JP - Justice Points. Standard raid currency, similar in concept to Badges or Emblems. Obtained from raids and heroic instances. Currently cap as of patch 4.0.1 is 4000 points.
Kite - pulling, or killing, a mob at distance by running and doing distanced damage at the mob
Kitty - name used for the Druid's cat form
KOS - kill on sight
KS - kill steal/kill stealer; also the Hunter ability Kill Shot.
L2P - Learn to Play; Derogatory comment to players to don't seem to know what their character can do. Sometimes used for specific abilities such as L2Tank or L2Heal
Lag - the delay between actions; typically used when latency is higher than normal, or "spikes".
Latency - The amount of time it take your computer to communicate with the WoW server.
Legendary – This is the best quality of items in the game. Legendary gear usually requires a long and involved quest line, or can be found in the high-end raid instances.
Leet - aka 1337. A way of speaking and typing things, using alternative keys on the keyboard, more than just the letters in the alphabet
Leveling - gaining levels
LF ?? - looking for ??, eg LF BS - Looking for Blacksmith
LFG - Looking For Group; also see PuG
LFM - Looking For More
LFW - Looking For Work
LMAO - Laughing My Ass Off
Lock - Warlock player class.
LOL - Laughing Out Loud
LOM - Low On Mana
Loot - picking up the drop (see drop) from a mob. Loot is also used as a replacement of the word drop in some cases. In groups there are several looting systems which gives everyone in the group a fair part of the drop
LOS - line of sight. May be used when a tank pulls (see below) caster mobs to force them into melee range, thus allowing him/her to tank them. Also used strategically in PvP combat, typically defensively.
Lowbie - a character of low level
LTNS - Long Time No See
LvL - level
LW - Leatherworker
Main - the character that gets the most attention from a player
Mara - Maraudon - a level 40 5-man instance located in Desolace
Master Looter - this is a looting system where a chosen player loots all the drops. However, the master looter can decide that certain drops goes to certain players, and because of this, it is possible that the ML (see ML) does not loot all drops. Normally used by guild-hosted raids to ensure correct loot distribution.
MB - Mana break - brief pause normally part way through an instance to allow mana users to drink and restore their mana pool.
MC - a) Molten core - a level 60 40-man raid instance in Blackrock Spire; b) Mind Control, as used by a mob or a Priest.
MD - Misdirect, a hunter ability that redirects their threat to the affected target, usually a tank. May also refer to similar abilities used by other classes.
Melee - attacking mobs using melee attacks, also used to describe all up-close combatants (Rogues, Warriors, Paladins, Feral Druids, Enhancement Shaman, Death Knight)
MGT - Magister's Terrace, a level 70 5-man instance on the Isle of Quel'danas (also known as Sunwell Island)
ML - Master Looter
MMO - Massively Multiplayer Online
Mob - an NPC which is attackable. From Mobiles.
MOG - Massively Online Game
MORG - mssively online role-playing game
MMORPG - Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
Mp5 - mana per 5; refers to your mana regen per 5 seconds; a secondary stat formerly found on caster gear. Now derived from Spirit for healing classes.
MT - Main Tank; in a group or raid, is the person who is supposed to be holding the aggro from the mobs.
MT - Mana Tombs - a level 65 5-man instance located in Auchindown, Terrokar Forest
MT - Mistell
Naxx - Naxxramas, a level 80 10 or 25-man (in Heroic mode) raid instance located in Dragonblight, Northrend; this instance was formerly a level 60 40-man raid instance located near Stratholme in Eastern Plaguelands.
Nerf - a term used when some aspect of the game is weakened (e.g "nerf DKs" = "make DKs less powerful")
Need - an option that appears when an item of Good quality or higher drops when using the "Need Before Greed" looting system. The option is either between need (which has priority before greed, and chosen by people why needs that item) or greed (less priority than need, and chosen by people why wants the item of pure greed). When using the Dungeon Finder, this is the default loot method and cannot be changed.
Ninja - a term used when someone takes an item they do not actually need. The term is also used about people who perform this act
NVM - never mind
Noob - a) a person who is new to the game, or an aspect of the game (aka newbie); b) A derogatory comment used when someone behaves inappropriately for their level
NPC - Non-Player Character
Nuke - A high-damage ability, e.g. Pyroblast (mage) or Soul Fire (warlock).
OK - Old Kingdom - a level 75 5-man instance located in Dragonblight, Northrend
OMW - on my way
OO5SR - Outside Of 5 Second Rule (related to your mana regen while not casting)
OOC - out of character (a common term in RP and RPPVP realms)
OOM - out of mana
Orange - Used to describe superior-level gear. This is because the item's name is orange. (See Legendary)
Org - Orgrimmar, the Horde capital city and home to Orc and Troll races, located in northern Durotar, Kalimdor
Orz - is used to express that you kneel for someone. Read it from the right, and it looks like a kneeling man
OS - Obsidian Sanctum, a 10 or 25 (on Heroic mode) level 80 raid located below the Wyrmcrest Temple, Dragonblight, Northrend
OT - Off-tank (see Tank. Usually used in Raids, referring to a second tank, usually not as geared or experienced; typically assigned an easier task.
Own - to beat someone in an aspect of the game by far
Party - (see group)
Patch – This is an update to the game content, and can affect any aspect of the game. If the game has been updated with a patch, then you must download and install it before you can connect and play again. This is usually done automatically by the game itself. Information on a patch's content can be found here.
Pew Pew - It is a term used by hunters when they shoot with their gun/bow/crossbow etc. Also referrs to any damage dealer.
PL - powerlevel/-ing/-er (see powerlevel/-ing/-er)
Pop - Use an ability (e.g. Pop heroism)
Pot - potion
Powerlevel/-ing/-er - Powerleveling is a way of playing the game, where you focus on gaining the most levels possible in the lowest time possible. Powerlevelers are the people who perform this way of playing. Powerleveling can be done by people who are good in the game, but it is also possible to order services where other people powelevel for you.
PoS - Parent over Shoulder, keep the swearing down to a minimum.
PoS - Pit of Saron: an instance in Icecrown, Northrend. Added in 3.3.
Ppl - people
PPM - Proc Per Minute. The amount of time a proc will happen per minute on average. For example, the Rune of the Fallen Crusader enchant has a PPM of 1. Which means that on average, the proc will happen once per minute, regardless of your weapon speed.
Proc - the chance a certain enhancement will apply/take action to a player or NPC. Etymology unknown.
Prot - Protection
PST - Please Send Tell
PTR – Public Test Realm. This is a set of servers where testing of a new patch occurs. More information on the PTR can be found here
Purple - Used to describe superior-level gear. This is because the item's name is purple. (See Epic)
Pug - Pick Up Group (e.g. pick up 4 random guys to clear an instance)
Pull - a term used when someone gets the aggro of a untapped mob, usually performed by a tank (see below)
PvE - Player vs. Environment
PvP - Player vs. Player
Pwn - Means you owned or destroyed or annihilated a mob, player etc.
QQ - whine/cry
QFT - quoted for truth. Used when you quote a post, to say that you agree with that post; can also be used to keep the original poster honest, as some people change or delete their posts if their opinions are not popular.
Raid - The concept of a raid has the same principles as a group, except that a raid consists of several groups.
Rare Spawn – This refers to a creature that has a small chance to spawn instead of a normal creature. Rare spawns are usually zone-specific, and carry better loot than a normal spawn, but are also usually tougher.
Repeatable Quest - A quest that can be turned in over and over again for extra reputation.
Res - (see Resurrection)
Ret - A reference to a Retribution-spec (Melee DPS) Paladin, or any paladin's Retribution Aura (ability).
Resistance - the chance of which a player or NPC will withstand a damaging spell completely, or to a certain degree. This is determined by stats and level.
Respec - Change how your characters talent points are spent (see Spec)
Resto - Restoration (spec). The healing spec for Druid and Shaman.
Resurrection - when you return to your body as a ghost, and then coming back to life via options in a message box that appears when you are close to your corpse as a ghost
Rezz - (see Resurrection)
Re-spawn - a mob that spawns again
RFC - Ragefire Chasm, a level 10 instance inside Orgrimmar
RFD - Razorfen Downs, a level 35-40 instance in Southern Barrens, Kalimdor
RFK - Razorfen Kraul, a level 25-30 instance in Southern Barrens, Kalimdor
RNG - Random Number Generator, a term used by players to describe anything involving chance in the game.
ROFL - Rolling On (the) Floor Laughing
ROFLMAO - Rolling On (the) Floor Laughing My Ass Off
Roll - Action of drawing a random number usin "/roll" in orther to win loot
Round Robin - a looting system where everyone loots in turns
RP - role-play (can also refer to the realms with RP+PVE ruleset)
RPPVP - realms with combined RP and PVP ruleset
RR - Redridge Mountains, Eastern Kingdoms (zone)
R/Rdy - Usually asked by a group leader to make sure everybody is ready, and that nobody isn't aware that there is a pull going on.
Scholo - Scholomance, or the School of Necromancy. A level 60 5-man instance located in Western Plaguelands, Eastern Kingdoms
SFK - Shadowfang Keep, a level 20 5-man instance located in Silverpine Forest, Eastern Kingdoms
SH - Sethekk Halls, a level 70 5-man instance located in Auchindown, Terrokar Forest
Shammy - An affectionate term referring to a Shaman
Sheep - To use the mage spell polymorph to turn an enemy into a sheep
SL - Shadow Labyrinth (aka Shadowlab, slab), a level 70 5-man instance located in Auchindown, Terrokar Forest
Shatt - Shattrath, the capital city in Outland, located in Terrokar Forest
Strat - Stratholme, a once human city, located in Eastern Plaguelands, Eastern Kingdoms; May also refer to the Culling of Stratholme level 80 5-man instance in the Caverns of Time if referred as Old Strat.
Superior – This is the third-best quality of items in the game. Superior items have better stats than lower-quality gear, and are usually found in instances or as quest rewards, and can also be crafted.
SM - Scarlet Monastery, an instance hub in Tirisfal Glades, Eastern Kingdoms. Scarlet Monastery has four wings - Graveyard (recommended level 30), Library (level 32), Armory (level 35, has only one boss with lots of trash which drops primarily warrior/paladin gear), Cathedral (level 40). Also can mean Shadowmeld - A racial ability given to Night Elves and allows them to turn stealth but they can't move.
Snare - an ability that slows down or stops movement of the affected target
SotA - Strand of the Ancients, a PvP Battleground
Spawn - a term used of the fact that mobs reappear
Spec - refers to a talent tree in which characters have spent most of their talent points in
Spriest - refers to a Shadow spec priest
SS - Soulstone, an item created by a Warlock to allow someone to resurrect themselves after death. Usually used on the person rezzing everyone after a wipe.
SSC - Serpentshrine Cavern
ST - Sunken Temple, an instance in Swamp of Sorrows, Eastern Kingdoms
Stationary Support Buff - Primarily refers to a shaman's totems, but can also be referring to some of the skills used by Death Knights.
Stam - Stamina, a primary statistic used to increase your health points. This is one of the primary statistics for tanks.
Stfu - Shut the **** up. Don't use it!
Str - Strength
STV - Stranglethorn Vale, a level 30-45 zone in Eastern Kingdoms known for its ganking on PvP realms.
SV - Acronym for Survival spec Hunter.
SW - Stormwind, the Human and Alliance capital city in Elwynn Forest, Eastern Kingdoms
Tap - the first person to attack a hostile NPC has tapped it. This means that that person will get all loot and XP (see XP) from the mob
Tank - A term used for a player who attempts to hold aggro, or threat, of mobs. Also referrs to a Protection-specced Warrior or Paladin, a Feral Druid in (Dire) Bear form, or a Blood-spec Death Knight. These players typically take talents and use gear that increases the amount of HP they have, reduce the amount of damage they take, decreases the chance they will be hit by attacks and increases the threat (see below) they produce.
Taunt - the ability to gain instant aggro over a mob
TB - Thunder Bluff, the tauren capital city in Mulgore, Kalimdor
TBC - The Burning Crusade (see BC)
Threat - This is a function used by all mobs that determines who they attack. Talents, abilities and skills can increase or decrease the amount of threat they generate. Most actions a character performs that can be done to a player or mob cause threat in varying amounts (Healing another player, damaging a mob, etc). Also known as aggro.
ToC - Either: Trial of the Champion, a 5 man added in 3.2, or Trial of the Crusader, a raid instance added in 3.2. Both are located in the Crusader's Coliseum in Icecrown.
ToGC - Trial of the Grand Crusader: The hardmode raid instance version of Trial of the Crusader.
Toon - An in-game character. Most likely derived from cartoon, because WoW characters have a very stylized/animated look.
Tots - Totems, a shaman's main form of buffing. See Stationary Support Buff.
TPK - A Total Party Kill. A term coming from WoW's DnD origins, meaning the death of everyone in the party. See wipe.
Trash - Refers to mobs that are typically very easy to kill that stand between bosses in or out of instances or group quest objectives.
Twink - a character which is maximized with stats and gear for his/her level
TY - Thank You
UBRS - Upper Blackrock Spire, an instance in Searing Gorge, Eastern Kingdoms
UC - Undercity, the Forsaken capital city underneath the former human city of Lordaeron in Tirisfal Glade, Eastern Kingdoms
UD - Undead
UK - Utgarde Keep, an instance in Howling Fjord, Northrend.
Uld - Ulduar, a raid instance in Storm Peaks. Added in 3.1.
UP - Utgarde Pinnacle, an instance in Howling Fjord, Northrend.
Uncommon – This is the first level of enhanced gear in the game. Uncommon items usually have increased armor, damage, and/or stats on them. These items can be found most anywhere, dropping as loot, quest rewards or being crafted. This type of item is the lowest quality item that can be disenchanted.
VC - VanCleef an instance in Westfall, Eastern Kingdoms, often used as a replacement for DM (Deadmines). Saying "LFG VC" is basically the same as "LFG DM"
Vending Machine - A not so nice term referring to mages.
VH - Violet Hold, an instance in Dalaran, Northrend.
VoA - Vault of Archavon, an instance in Wintergrasp when your faction has control over Wintergrasp Keep.
Vanilla WoW - WoW prior to any expansions. Usually people will say "Back in Vanilla WoW we had a level cap of 60"
WB - Welcome Back
WC - Wailing Caverns, an instance in the Barrens, Kalimdor.
WD - Well Done
WF - Westfall, a zone in Eastern Kingdoms.
WG - Wintergrasp, a PvP zone in Northrend.
Wipe - A situation where everyone in your party/raid (or sometimes just everyone that can rez people) dies. See also TPK.
Wisp - A whisper, an in-game private message only the sender and the reciever can get.
WSG - Warsong Gultch, a PvP battleground
WTB - want to buy
WTS - want to sell
WTT - want to trade
World Drop – This refers to an item that can drop anywhere in the game world. Each expansion is considered its own world for this purpose. World drops usually have a small percentage chance to drop from any creature in that world.
WotLK - Wrath of the Lich King, the second WoW expansion. Also Wrath.
WoW - World of Warcraft
XP - Experience
XR - Crossroads
Y - Yes, can also refer as "Why?"
Yh - yeah
YW - You're Welcome
ZA - Zul'Aman, a level 70 raid instance in Ghostlands, Eastern Kingdoms.
ZD - Zul'Drak, a zone in Northrend.
ZG - Zul'Gurub, a former level 60 raid instance in Stranglethorn Vale, Eastern Kingdoms.
ZF - Zul'Farrak, an instance in Tanaris, Kalimdor.
Zone Drop – This refers to an item that drops in a specific zone. Similar to a world drop, a zone drop has a small chance to drop from any creature in a specific zone.
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You could also add 'kk' a
Submitted by skroob on Sun, 2010-11-14 17:14.
You could also add 'kk'
a lot of ppl use this instead of ok.
but great guide.
Submitted by sgs517 on Mon, 2010-03-15 23:26.
lol this would kinda be helpful as an addon if possible... i can never seem to remember any of this stuff... GREAT GUIDE!!!!!!!! love it!
Another definition for RP
Submitted by nukestorm on Thu, 2010-01-21 04:19.
RP can also mean Runic Power for Death knights
Submitted by rla99 on Fri, 2009-10-16 18:05.
I'm sorry, but this really bothers me. FTL means FOR THE LOSS, not for the lose, haha, my friend and I always fight over that. for the loss makes gramatical sense, like "I accidentally popped the cooldown early, my keyboard is for the loss." well never mind I guess neither really makes sense, but I think for the loss sounds better, and thats what the majority of people I know have been calling it for a long time.
Submitted by Paleolf on Thu, 2010-08-05 05:42.
You are correct. The 'the' (definite article) references a noun. 'Loss' is an noun, and 'lose' is a verb. For the loss!
'Loose' is also a verb, meaning to "unfetter", but many WOWers use it in place of 'lose'. It is wrong (and requires more typing).
Oh the irony of arguing over
Submitted by Jiyambi on Fri, 2009-10-16 18:44.
Oh the irony of arguing over the correct grammar of leet speak!
I'm not sure which I prefer, perhaps both definitions should be noted? I've always heard "Lose" instead of "Loss" but the both seem to work.
daily also refers to daily
Submitted by nukestorm on Sat, 2009-04-04 01:18.
daily also refers to daily quest, but that's pretty easy to figure out.
Added IDC ( I don't care )
Submitted by Drakalord on Fri, 2009-04-03 14:49.
Added IDC ( I don't care )
Murlocs eat cookies =P
Murlocs eat cookies =P
Added some stuff
Submitted by Asheley on Wed, 2009-03-04 19:47.
Added "Gtfo" and "Stfu".
I've added some stuff
Submitted by Lycander on Tue, 2009-03-03 08:04.
I've added some stuff, such as WSG, AB, SotA, L2P, J/k, J/p, BC, MT, OT, Greed (to supplement Need), Darn, Anhk and some other. I'm going to add Patch and PTR after this comment.
I also modified the description for Melee, indicating that it can be used to describe classes.
There were also a couple formatting errors I fixed.
I've added a number of other terms as well. However, the page apparently timed out on me and then gave me a "duplicate Entry" warning. Everything looks fine, though.
Two Points
Submitted by Nilz on Mon, 2009-02-23 04:56.
Two Points:
1. For anyone who is contributing anything in the guide , please try to use good grammar and spelling as this will make the guide look more professional.
2. Something seems to b wrong with the letter "P" link because it sends me to the "M" section.
Go Horde ...Alliance .
Nah, it didn't work, but now
Submitted by Jahwo on Sun, 2009-03-01 22:34.
Nah, it didn't work, but now it does
Some other items to add
Submitted by Matokeagle on Tue, 2009-02-17 20:39.
Tundra - Borean Tundra
SB - Solizar Basin
DB - Dragonblight
IC - Icecrown
SP - Storm Peaks
HF - Howling Fjord
ZD - Zul' Drak
GH - Grizzly Hills
not sure of the actual words
Submitted by Drunken on Mon, 2009-01-26 11:26.
not sure of the actual words in this expression
BIO- "Biological" Break. Some consider to be a picture of a toilet.
A few more
Submitted by Achilleasein on Sun, 2009-01-25 12:22.
I dont know if those are usuable but ill post them anyways PiU = Pick it up (for mobs that are on you)
Pio = Pull it off (for the same reason)
I hope they are gusefull
I've added and clarified a
Submitted by water_man3 on Fri, 2009-01-23 14:10.
I've added and clarified a few definitions, including a few instance locations and level ranges.
Added "I5SR" and "OO5SR",
Submitted by Puli on Thu, 2009-01-22 09:24.
Added "I5SR" and "OO5SR", two important terms to know when talking about caster mana regen.
Submitted by Rob on Thu, 2009-01-22 00:51.
Added 'Spriest' and 'Specc'. ^.^ Will add more when they come to my small brain.
Added more, such as Blizz, Blue Post, and.. Yeah. Adding more..
"I do not see why man should not be just as cruel as nature."
hi great thing u got going
Submitted by traggarth on Wed, 2009-01-21 22:46.
hi great thing u got going here..
But the meaning "lag" for me is when u click a button on keyboard, and the time it takes for the character to execute the command ingame.. maybe add that to the lag description...
But that is just my 2 copper coins (fished out of the dalaran fountain myself)
Adding info and fixing
Submitted by Ihealbot on Wed, 2009-01-21 18:42.
Adding info and fixing spelling errors.
A thing that I've never
Submitted by Benhir on Wed, 2009-01-21 17:12.
A thing that I've never understood:
I'd give you some karma points if I could, in the case you add it
Thumbs up!
Submitted by Benhir on Wed, 2009-01-21 19:44.
Thank you very much. This guide need to be always at the top of the page!
Added it to the right side
Submitted by Jame on Wed, 2009-01-21 22:26.
Added it to the right side menu
Added "Pew
Submitted by Asheley on Wed, 2009-01-21 15:12.
Added "Pew Pew".
I just want to point out
Submitted by Manovan on Wed, 2009-01-21 13:26.
I just want to point out that on RP and RPPVP realms the IC abbreviation is more commonly used for In Character than it is Instant Cast. The opposite abbreviation would be OOC (which is Out Of Character). Since I've been playing on RP realms all these years of WoW I have actually never heard IC being used the way it's described in this dictionary. Since it's a community thing, I added that information as a parenthesis.
I agree that it's a wiki,
Submitted by gregshutdown on Wed, 2009-01-21 03:26.
I agree that it's a wiki, but I don't consider myself always good with choosing the right wording, so I'll just propose this:
Instead of telling that rezz is the situation when you as a ghost come back to your body, point res and rezz both to 'resurrect'
Then explain resurrect as the ability to 'return from the dead' by either bein resurrected by another player, or running to your corpse as a ghost.
As this article is made for beginners, it will clarify that bit a LOT
+1 Wiki power!
Submitted by Jame on Tue, 2009-01-20 23:58.
Wiki power!
Missing rez :P
Submitted by gregshutdown on Tue, 2009-01-20 22:39.
-- Res - (see Rezz)
Yet you don't have a mention of "rezz" in the dictionary
Some additional words
Submitted by skeppstedt on Tue, 2009-01-20 22:36.
Good job, a dictionary can be a nice resource for the guides
I have some words you can add if you wish:
idd - Indeed
jc - jewelcrafter
j/k - joke
DE - disenchant
pug - "pick up group", e.g. pick up 4 random guys to clear an instance
qq - "whine"/cry
ftw - "for the win"
ftl - "for the loose"
MC - Molten core
Acronyms for wotlk instances/raids/areas:
UK - utgarde keep
UP - utgarde pinnacle
VH - violet hold
OK - old kingdom
AN - Azjol'Nerub
HoL - Halls of Lightning
HoS - Halls of Stone
CoS - Culling of Stratholme (in Caverns of time)
DTK - Drak'Tharon Keep
GD - Gundrak
WG - Wintergrasp
OS - Obsidian Sanctum
VoA - Vault of Archavon
Naxx - Naxxramas
That's all I got from the top of my head. I won't take it personally if you decide to not use it, I just wanted to contribute.
Also i noticed you had written, under R, "Res - (see Rezz)", but i didn't see any entry for "Rezz", so you might want to add that as well.
I found two abbreviations
Submitted by wardra on Tue, 2009-01-20 22:10.
I found two abbreviations which are not listed: DC could mean disconnected, also DW is often used for dual wield.
VC (AKA Deadmines)
Submitted by Belirahc on Tue, 2009-01-20 18:45.
Might want to make a note that VC is also shorthand for Deadmines. DM usually represents Dire Maul and VC has become the default shorthand for a Deadmines run in most cases.
Otherwise, this is a very nice list. Will be glad to help find other stuff to add to this.
Very nice idea, certainly
Submitted by wardra on Tue, 2009-01-20 18:45.
Very nice idea, certainly something that will be very useful!
Great idea Maw. Many times
Submitted by Jame on Tue, 2009-01-20 18:36.
Great idea Maw.
Many times I couldn't use certain terms while writing guides because I was afraid some people wouldn't understand them. But now with this dictionnary that won't be a problem anymore.
So come on everyone, let's make this list as comprehensive as possible
I've been seeing: LFW -
Submitted by Night_Hawk on Sun, 2009-02-08 13:21.
I've been seeing:
LFW - Looking For Work
It's being used quite a lot (on my server) by people with crafting professions. Having said that before about 2 weeks ago I hadn't ever seen it so not sure if it deserves a place in the Dictionary.


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Hunter Rodriguez, 16, has been attending the Henderson County Special Olympics since he was in kindergarten, but this year was special for two reasons.
Hunter Rodriguez, 16, has been attending the Henderson County Special Olympics since he was in kindergarten, but this year was special for two reasons.
"This is the first year I've been able to be here," Hunter's mother, Susan Rodriguez, said Thursday morning. "I've always had to work," she added, brushing back tears.
And this year, Hunter jogged onto Hendersonville High's Dietz Field flanked by law enforcement personnel to light the torch, officially starting the 2014 Spring Games.
Once the fanfare following the torch lighting died down, Hunter asked his mother, "Why are you crying?"
Rodriguez answered, "Because I'm so proud of you."
Kaileigh Boyle, there with her 6-year-old daughter, Brylin Boyle, pointed out the three brothers who carried the torch last year.
Twelve-year-old triplets Alejandro, Fernando and Armando Robles, who have muscular dystrophy, had the honor of opening the Henderson County Special Olympics last year. This year, they were content to race each other in the motorized wheelchair obstacle course and wheelchair race.
All three boasting ribbons on their chests, the brothers playfully bumped their wheelchairs into each other after the race.
"They're very competitive," said the boys' brother, Mario Robles, 17.
At home, his brothers' competitive streaks come out while playing video games, Mario said. During the Special Olympics, Fernando said it's all about the races.
The Robles boys weren't the only ones amped up about their events Thursday morning.
Brylin, competing in the Young Athletes events, gleefully sprinted through an obstacle course of orange traffic cones and neon-colored foam blocks and noodles.
"For about two months, this is what she talks about," said Boyle. "Morning and night."
As Brylin and other athletes ran through finish line tapes, tossed cornhole bags, competed in shot put and long jump games, they were cheered on by friends, family and schoolmates. Several students had brought handmade signs rooting for their classmates, and one particular group of pint-sized cheerleaders even caught the announcer's attention.
A group of kindergarteners from Glenn C. Marlow Elementary visited each event, waving a rainbow of pompoms for each and every contestant.
Sherry Hooper, a kindergarten teacher assistant at Marlow, said the class wasn't participating in any of the events, "We just came to be cheerleaders."
The youngster's encouragement for all reflected the Special Olympics' motto of "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
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("Tinsel" Happy New Year made using Pugly Pixel's Photoshop tinsel brush)Greetings from Sedona Arizona friends! We're currently on a road trip visiting the Grand Canyon, Sedona and finishing off in Scottsdale. As a parent you sometimes think these trips you take are for the kids; to give them new experiences, open up their eyes to sights they've never seen. But after visiting the Grand Canyon I can tell you with 100% certainty that trips like these are for us adults. As I viewed the Grand Canyon at sunset for the first time in 17 years, tears filled my eyes and I knew that I never ever appreciated the beauty of it when I was a teenager like I did that night. We've taken over 500 pictures in just 2 days but I don't think any of them will give me that same feeling I had seeing it again in person the other night.
So while we're road tripping I thought I'd take a look back on the last year of the blog and share some of my favorite posts of 2011. I feel like I came a long way this year in my blog; starting a whole DIY and Recipes section, opening up a lot more about myself, improving my photography skills, and overall just having more fun. There were times when I was definitely discouraged about the growth of the blog, but even when I was discouraged I continued to write and post, which tells me that I'm blogging for the right reasons, because I love it. So here we go...
Favorite Recipe Post: Grandma Tita's Spanish Rice. While this wasn't the most popular recipe post or the best photographed (my GAWD look at how orange the rice came out!), it was my favorite because of the story I wrote with it. This post in a way embodies some of my most fond and most awkward memories of childhood; love of family and childhood insecurity. We ate Mexican food last night here in Sedona and Art said to me "they've got nothing on your Spanish rice." While this rice may not look 100% appetizing, trust me it is soo good. Try it in 2012!
Post I'm Most Proud of Writing: Letting Go of Looking Good. In 2010 I had briefly mentioned the death of my eldest brother in a post, but it was so brief you could have missed it. In this post I finally opened up a bit about losing my brother, and walked that fine line a lot of bloggers struggle with; over-sharing. Later as I was writing my life list I also touched on the subject in this post.
Favorite Style Post: Dressing For You. I love this post not so much because of the outfit but because it had a purpose other than just to show off a cute look. In 2011 I'd like to try and do most of my outfit posts in this way; describe why I put the look together, the thought process and even tell a story.
Favorite DIY Post: Seed Bead Necklace. My favorite and according to Pinterest, yours too!
Favorite Family Post: Kids In the City, recapping our very first NYC trip with the kids.
Favorite Kid's Craft: Growing Your Own Grass Eggs which were later turned into grass egg centerpieces for Easter dinner.
Thanks so much guys for a great year and for all the support, encouragement and inspiration via emails, comments, Pins and your own personal blogs. I love the community of blogging, and look forward to a wonderful 2012 with you all!
Lots and lots of love,


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There's no sign of the Chicken Lady or the Head Crusher – but Death is lurking in the Hall.
The promo for the return of The Kids in the Hall has hit the Internet, giving us a taste of what we've missed since "Brain Candy" a dozen years ago.
The Canadian quintet is starring in "Death Comes to Town," an eight-part, comic murder-mystery TV series set to debut next month in the Great White North. Death – personified in a bike-riding, fire-urinating hellion played by Mark McKinney – wreaks havoc in a small Canadian town.
It's a chance for McKinney, Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald and Scott Thompson to inhabit dozens of small-town provincials – characters high on quirk and the grotesque, like the ones they created during the TV show that established them as the spiritual successors to Monty Python. While the Pythons are celebrating their 40th anniversary, it's been 25 years since the Kids formed and slowly began building cult status south of the (Canadian) border.
Judging from the preview footage, featured on Funny or Die, the new mini-series seems to have a feel similar to "Little Britain," a Python and Kids-influenced two-man, multi-character UK favorite, which was imported to HBO for a U.S.-set version last year.
It's unclear, though, when "Death" will make it to U.S. television. A lot has changed since the group's only film, the hilariously perverse and underrated "Brain Candy," was released in 1996, long before the Web was fully woven. Fans, no doubt, will be looking online for a fix once the new shows air in Canada.
Meanwhile, check out the clip below for a promising sign that the Kids are all right.
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One of many envies, but one I have felt recently and, as is often the case with envy, for no good reason.
Achievement Envy
My recent envy attack was based on Larisa's comment. Yes I am envious of Larisa, in more ways than one. But, this is about achievements, in the1st instance, so let's start there.
I am an achievement addict, and I need help.
If I am honest with myself, when I read/hear about someone else picking up an achievement, I shrivel a little inside.
Tiddlywinks makes me /cry.
I want it all!
I try to stay sane and remember that I don't have the time to devote to the task, but it is still eating away quietly inside…
There are other envies.
Pet envy
Prelimar spurred this post. All the talk about the scorchling made me realize I had to have it. No matter how hard, no matter the RNG, I want it. I will cope if I don't get it, but I will /cry a little inside when it doesn't drop. Or worse, it drops and I don't win the roll.
No, I don't have one yet, and doubt I will get one… I have lots of 3g cloaks… but that's about it.
Mount envy
Did you see my post about my bronze drake? Mount envy!
I wanted a Netherwing Mount, but that was never going to happen. Run a 30 minute instance to get one? Hell yeah!
Every time I ran it, someone else would win it, and I just /cried
Gear envy
iLevel what?
200 not cool?
I want more. Luckily Blizz is delivering via emblems. I know some people out there are pissed, but this isnt about you, it's about me. I need to feed my envy
Gold envy
Greedy Goblin may think he is doing the community a favor by disclosing his secrets, but in reality he is just fueling greed…
I am happy with my relatively meager stack of gold, but I would never speak of the ever diminishing number. No, then the M&S would be after me.
Playtime envy
Oh how I envy the people that can choose when they play and how long they play. Whether they have no other major real world obligations, are able to build a steady game filled schedule, or have an accepting (or better yet WoW playing) partner, I envy them.
Heroic Envy
I /cry a little when I log on and ask who is up for the daily, only to find everyone has already done it and one or two others. How I envy those that have dome Oculus, at least once and don't have to sit in LFG for hours praying that 4 other miserable souls will go for a run.
Raid Envy
- Done them all? Not me!
- In a raiding guild doing 3 nights a week? Not me!
- Got a secure spot and not praying for no-shows? Not me!
How I envy you!
I look at guild app requirements and envy those that can meet the minimum raiding requirements. I envy them knowing that by meeting those requirements there is a good shot at Ulduar, at EoE, at OS+3. Yes, I envy you!
Quest Envy
Daily quests, egg hatching, mammoth cut scene chain quests. I envy you all. I look at my quest achievements and wonder how I will ever complete all the quests required. I'm not worried about finding the last quests, I'm worries about finding the time to complete any of them.
It's my lot.
I know it's my lot to only play casually, to only see portions of the content, and I know I have and will continue to see more than many other casual players.
I know I am lucky to have such a fantastic wife, to have the awesome experience of raising a great son. I wouldn't give up either for all the achievements, quests, gear etc in the game.
But that doesn't stop me being struck by the odd case of envy, and some days I'm not just struck, I'm king hit!
How about you?
Gnomer and Out!
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I'm starting to develop Silverlight applications for SharePoint and have been advised to create a Document Library to store the executables.
I'm just wondering...
Are there any advantages in doing this rather than creating a folder in the file system and hosting the file there...?
Which method is being used in the real world?
Does it even make a difference?


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Our Wakefield lunch meeting is held fortnightly at Capri At The Vine just off the M1 and on the outskirts of Wakefield city centre. With it's fantastic transport links and huge car park as well as outstanding decor and food this ready is the perfect venue for networking.
Who attends these events?
Perfect People Business Networking is open to business owners and managers across our region and is suitable for all sizes of business from start-up to large multi-site national organisations.
What happens in the meetings?
Our format is simple and begins with open networking over tea and coffee with the chance for people to chat openly. We then sit around the room, normally at one large table and our group leader will introduce the meeting.
Following this, there is the opportunity for everyone around the table to introduce themselves and their business in a two-minute presentation. These are mostly very informal with people talking in a relaxed manner rather than reading from a script. The main purpose is to find out who you are, what you do and how we can help. Fiona can talk you through this prior to attending if that helps to steady your nerves! You can, of course, speak for less than two minutes if you prefer. Following this, a regular member or guest will present their business in a ten-minute showcase. We will then pass our business cards around the table and stop the formal part of the meeting to share a meal together and enjoy more informal networking.
It's a friendly and approachable group and everyone who attends WITHOUT EXCEPTION is there to see how they can help YOU to develop your business or your role within a larger organisation.
Why should I attend?
We come to meetings not to make a fast sale or sell ourselves or our services. We come to see how we can help the other people in the room with sales, leads, lead generation, advice, contacts, etc. and as a result of them all helping each other everyone receives that same help and support in return.
We have no contracts to tie you in, no rules about attending on a regular basis and no targets to meet in respect of referrals, testimonials or visitors. Our meetings and our group WORK for every one of our attendees which is why they return to receive support time and time again.
We have a vast number of people who are part of our online community who help each other with referrals, support and advice outside of meetings and this community is open to anyone who attends at least one meeting per month.
Our meetings cost just £20 to attend which includes tea, coffee, water and a choice of delicious food. As always there's the opportunity to meet like-minded peers for support and those all-important referrals.
When are these meetings?
We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday from 11am until 1pm, you don't need to attend every event, but we will be here growing our businesses with or without you! Don't miss out, book now.


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Women's dress shirts allow companies to keep their employees comfortable and satisfied while also promoting their brand. In the promotional products world, there is no better way to see a higher return on investment than by distributing functional and wearable clothing, such as women's dress shirts. These shirts will help female employees to look professional and polished so that they represent your brand appropriately both inside the office and out. And, since custom women's shirts are well made and can withstand many washes, they will keep your brand looking food for years to come.
A History of Women's Dress Shirts
Women are typically known for dressing with the latest fashion trends and having a lot more clothing options from which to choose when compared to men. However, unlike dresses and skirts, women's dress shirts have not always been dress options that were available to women. In fact dress shirts- typically defined as garments with collars, cuffed sleeves, and buttons down the front- originated as a fashion only for men. For many years after their invention, men wore button down shirts as undergarments. Then, dress shirts became popular apparel for working class men. Eventually, dress shirts evolved into modern fashion for corporate professionals and businessmen used the collars to hold their ties in place, which in turn covered the front buttons. Women's dress shirts evolved around the turn of the 19th century, in part due to French Empress Eugenie, who often wore a red wool shirt. Today, all female professionals can wear custom women's shirts to look both smart and stylish at the office.
Easy Care and Non Iron Women's Dress Shirts
There are many varieties of women's dress shirts from which to choose and- unlike in previous eras- the vast majorities are not made from wool but rather from lightweight, wearable materials such as cotton and polyester. Breathable materials like cotton are great for the multi-tasking professional women; shirts made from these materials create an effortless look and eliminate a lot of the hassle of getting out of the house in the morning. Working mothers, in particular, will appreciate receiving promotional women's apparel made from soil resistant material that is specifically designed to keep them looking fresh all day. In addition, many women's dress shirts are made from wrinkle resistant fabrics so they are easy to care for and do not need to be ironed.
Women's Dress Shirts as Promotional Apparel
Women's dress shirts make great promotional apparel for any brand. Distributing practical promotional women's apparel will keep workers comfortable well also helping them to exude confidence in their classic oxford dress shirts. Women will look and feel great in shirts designed with special contours to fit a female body. In addition, they will promote the imprinted logo to everyone with whom they come into contact while wearing their shirts. As a result, clients and customers will have a positive view of your brand and may even be more likely to do business with your company. So go ahead and display a company logo on women's dress shirts… you will see an instant positive response from onlookers.


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Posts Tagged 'abbreviations'
Abbreviations in English are quite common. The most well-known is probably ASAP, which means "as soon as possible", and is used in commercial English as well as in the colloquial language. Still there are some more, which we discussed in our club at one of our meetings.
- IMHO is used very much in chats, and it means "in my humble opinion".
- MISAS means "make it short and simple"
- KITA is not very nice and classed as very rude. It means "kick in the ass".
- SAE is mainly used in commercial English and means "stamped addressed envelope".
If you know any more, why don´t you write a comment to let us know? Or join one of our meetings on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in Berlin-Kreuzberg. You can be assured to get a warm welcome by all of us.
Tags: abbreviations, asap, colloquial English, curious words, imho, international club, kita, meeting, sae, tuesday


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Libyan pro-government forces fighting the Islamic State group in Sirte evacuated 14 civilians from a battleground district of the city, they said on Sunday.
"Our forces today successfully secured the departure of 14 civilians, mostly women and children," from the last part of the city where IS fighters are holed up, the pro-government forces said in a statement.
IS fighters have been cornered in a single area of Sirte after a months-long assault by forces allied with Libya's UN-backed Government of National Unity (GNA).


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Welcome to Part 3 of the latest series on www.JosephSangl.com – "Best Utilize Your Tax Refund"
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Step 2 Purchase Financial Freedom
Your options include Giving, Saving, and Spending. First, one needs an Emergency Buffer Fund. Second, save for Known, Upcoming Non-Monthly Expenses. Third, eliminate debt!
Step 3 Fulfill Some Of Your Dreams!
If you already have an Emergency Buffer Fund, have saved for all of your Known, Upcoming Non-Monthly Expenses, AND your are debt-free it is time to use your tax refund to fulfill your dreams!
It is now time to GIVE, INVEST, and SPEND!!!
I LOVE giving. There is nothing more satisfying than giving to a worthy person or cause.
Consider investing some of your refund. Assuming you meet income guidelines, you can invest in a 2007 IRA until April 15, 2008 AND deduct it from your taxes! That is a great deal!
And, of course, another option is to spend some of it on a really nice purchase! It's OK! Just make sure you negotiate a really great deal!
The series ends next time with a discussion of whether or not one should be giving the government a really big no-interest loan all year long!
Read the rest of the "Best Utilize Your Tax Refund" series