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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Don Crowley: "I just feel blessed that this whole thing came along."
Then two things happened almost in tandem that profoundly affected Don Crowley's life. The first was his attendance at the opening of a gallery show of western paintings by one of Don's old friends from the Cooper days, James Bama. Don was enthralled by Bama's new work - even buying a piece from the show. Don said, "Jim Bama's show in '72 was the thing that really, really inspired me. The show was unbelievable. I figured if I could do that kind of work I wouldn't ever ask for anything else."
Following soon after the Bama show (by coincidence or fate) Don received a visit from an old Art Center chum, Sam Wisnom. Remembering that time, Don said, "Sam visited me in Connecticut. He was opening a gallery in Tucson featuring western art... and that sounded kind of intriguing. So I sent out a couple of paintings and he sold one. And it really sounded like it might be a new direction for me, so I made a trip out and stayed a couple of weeks, did some sketches and research."
But more than that, what Don did... was fall in love with the place.
At first, Don continued to do some commercial work. He hung onto good clients like Reader's Digest while he navigated the bumps in the road to becoming a full-time gallery painter. And there were bumps; Sam Wisnom's gallery closed just a year after opening, and Don had to deal with the anxiety of letting go of his commercial art safety net. But the magic of the South West had captivated Don Crowley. In 1974 he and B.J. moved the family to Tucson and never looked back.
Not long after the move Don visited the San Carlos Indian Reservation. It was, for him, an epiphany. Don returned to San Carlos often, always respectful and grateful that his hosts were allowing an outsider to observe their daily routines. That place and those people so inspired Don that even the most mundane activities of the resident Indians were transformed into works of art when Don set brush to canvas.
In the book of his art, Desert Dreams, Don said, "When I was growing up the only thing I knew about Indians came from movies and magazines. It was all unrelentingly negative and simplistic. As an adult I came to realize that these were a people forced to the brink of extinction and that their story was a true tragedy. I have learned to care about their customs and traditions, and I am drawn to the substance of their everyday life and to the solemn beauty of their sacred ceremonies. The essence of Indian life is essential to my art."
As we were finishing up our conversation on the phone, I said to Don, "So you must feel very fortunate that you found something out there that has been both financially stable and artistically rewarding." He replied "Absolutely. I just feel blessed that this whole thing came along."
"We've been out here thirty years," Don said, "and I've made a good living at it ever since."
* All of today's images are from the Greenwich Workshop Press book, "Desert Dreams" by Don Hegpeth and Don Crowley © 2003
For more of Don's work visit doncrowley.com
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THIS is why I enjoy your blog. Wow! Mr. Crowley is fantastic! I'm inspired by the American Southwest myself, so his paintings are truly wonderful. Thank you so much! And now to hunt down a copy of 'Desert Dreams'...
Wow, now that's what I call a ringing endorsement. Many thanks, Adrian - your comment means a lot to me. Inspiring readers with the work (and stories) I present is what its all about - mission accomplished, eh? Awesome :^)ReplyDelete
wow!!!! super-giper-mega realism ))))))fantastic works! Thanks for post Leif!ReplyDelete
- Rich1:46 PM
All this great stuff here!ReplyDelete
Slightly off-topic:
The floorboards are bending in the bookshops presently presenting all those calandars for the coming year!
Looking at one of the displays I noticed one example dubbed "Lounge Art"; it had an illustrative character and the designs were done by one and the same artist.
But the qualitiy of the illustrations looked rather mediocre and somewhat boring to me.
"I miss a Today's Inspiration calendar!" was my first thought. To turn the pages of such an almanach - derived from TI's vast pool - would be an experience. And it would sell; no doubt about that!
- Charlie Allen6:55 PM
I second Rich's idea....though it would involve all kinds of copyright probs. Great series, Leif, on Crowley. Many illustrators headed for the 'genre art'....wildlife, southwest scenes. cowboys and Indians, historical, maritime, hunting, airplanes, African animals and scenes, etc. In all of those categories there have been some truly outstanding paintings and art. Thanks again.ReplyDelete
Lovely, inspiring, wonderful stuff. It's the sort of piece that is so good that I have to read out loud to my wife.ReplyDelete
Thank you all for your very kind words!ReplyDelete
Rich; I love the idea of a Today's Inspiration calendar... I'll sincerely put my brain to the task of making something like that a reality. With today's 'print-on-demand' technology, it should be possible to make something like that happen, shouldn't it. I think getting permission to use the visuals in a for-profit venture would be the biggest hurdle, but not insurmountable...
Definitely worth pursuing further... :^)
- Rich5:52 PM
Yes Leif - a calendar probably won't be an easy task, copyright wise; but not insurmountable.ReplyDelete
One of those great Charlie Allen illustrations might be surmountable; as a start :-)
- Allen1:37 PM
There was an an awful lot of bogus western art created in the 70s and 80s by former illustrators.Unfortunately Noel Sickles was one of them.A lot of it was pure cash in.ReplyDelete


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The Adventure of Christmas: December 25th
- Lisa Whelchel Author, actress, homeschooling mother of three
- 2004 13 Dec
December 25th
The Romans called it Saturnalia, which means "the birthday of the unconquerable sun," and they celebrated it in a big way! They spent an entire week feasting and worshiping their false gods, and they capped it off with the biggest and wildest party of all. That party was held on December 25th.
But something happened in A.D. 313 that would change everything. Those seven evil days of idol worship and over-the-top parties would disappear form the Roman calendar, and December 25th would move out of the dark shadows of pagan worship in to the light of God's truth and love.
How did this happen?
In the year A.D. 313, the Roman emperor Constantine became a follower of Jesus Christ. As a believer, Constantine was disturbed by his people's worship of false gods. Acting on his concern, Constantine declared December 25th the Feast of the Nativity. And when a Roman emperor declares something, it gets done!
In the years that followed, the Feast of Nativity would become "Christ-mass," which eventually became our Christmas. It shouldn't surprise us that something dark and evil has been transformed into a day characterized by radiant light, selfless giving, and sacrificial love. Romans 12:21 says, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (NIV)."
More than likely Jesus was not actually born on December 25th. But given the fact that it is around this date that darkness prevails with the year's longest night and the sun begins a new cycle, it's a grand time to celebrate the birthday of the Son. Proclaiming and reclaiming December 25th gives an opportunity for God's light of truth to chase away the blackest of shadows, revealing the true "Sun of Righteousness."
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
What you will need:
1 box of white cake mix
Red, green, and yellow food coloring
1 container of white frosting
Two 8-or 9-inch round cake pans
1 large white taper candle
1 box of small birthday candles
1. Prepare the white cake mix according to directions on the box.
2. Divide the batter evenly between two bowls.
3. Butter and flour the cake pans, tapping out any excess flour.
4. Add several drops of red food coloring (representing the blood of Jesus) to the first bowl of batter. Mix well and pour into the first cake pan.
5. Add several drops of green food coloring (representing eternal life) to the second bowl of batter. Mix well and pour into the second cake pan.
6. Bake the cake layers according to directions on the box.
7. Let cool and then remove from the pans.
8. Add several drops of yellow food coloring (representing the birthday of the Son of Righteousness) to the white frosting.
9. Fill and frost the red and green layers with the yellow frosting.
10. Place the large white taper candle (representing Jesus as the center of our lives) in the middle of the cake.
11. Give each member of the family a small birthday candle (representing our lives revolving around Jesus) and have them place the candles around the perimeter of the cake.
12. Sing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus.
13. Using the "Jesus" candle, light the smaller birthday candles.
14. Say a prayer and blow out the candles!
Teachable Moments
"Do you think this is Jesus' real birthday?"
(Share why Constantine chose to celebrate Jesus' birthday on December 25.)
"Why do you think it is wrong to worship the sun?
Explain how silly – and sinful – it is to worship creation when we can worship the Creator.)
"How can we remember that Jesus is the reason for every season?"
(Brainstorm about ways to make Jesus the focus of all our holiday celebrations.)
Opening Presents
Traditions! At no other time of the year are traditions more important than at Christmastime. A tradition is like a secret password that allows you into the club and tells you that you belong to something bigger than yourself. Traditions bind people together as family, church, nation or culture.
Some Christmas customs and rituals cross cultural lines; others define them. In Australia, Santa's sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. In Finland, it is traditional to take a sauna bath before Santa's visit. In Spain, Papa Noel delivers presents by climbing up balconies. And in New Zealand, Christmas is in summer, so families head to the beach for a yule-"tide" picnic.
When and how to open gifts is another tradition that varies the world over. Should presents be opened on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? Do you put them under the tree or hide them in the branches? Are they wrapped or unwrapped? One thing is certain: In the end, it doesn't really matter how a present is opened, so long as it is opened.
What if you had put a lot of thought into finding the perfect present to give someone you loved very much? This gift cost you more than anybody could ever know, but to you, this person was worth it. Now how would you feel if the one you adored never opened the fit, or refused to even notice it?
God gave the gift of His Son, Jesus, to you. Have you opened your heart to receive Him as your Savior? The Bible says, "It pleases me that you continue to remember and honor me by keeping up the traditions of the faith I taught you" (1 Corinthians 11:2, The Message). This Christmas, it would please the Lord if you would open the gift He has given you.
You don't even have to wait until Christmas.
This Gift Comes with Strings Attached!
Tie a very, very long piece of yarn to one of the wrapped gifts you're giving. Now hide the present. Take a hold of the loose end of the yarn and wrap it around chair legs, through stair banisters, over tables, under couches – all over the house! To make this activity even more fun, hide a present for each member of the family, using a different color of yarn for each person. When it's time to hunt for the presents, just tell each person which color of yarn to follow. Oh, what a tangled web we weave! And what fun it is to hide and seek!
It's All in the Present-ation
Place enough small candy canes for each member of the family, and a single large one, inside a small box and then wrap the box. Put the wrapped box inside a larger box, wrap it, and then select another larger box until you've used all the boxes you can find. Have everyone sit in a circle and pass the package around as you play Christmas music in the background. When the music stops, the player holding the package unwraps it to reveal another wrapped package. Start the music again and continue passing the package around, unwrapping a box every time the music stops. The person opening the final box gets the large candy cane and shares the rest of his gift with everyone else.
Teachable Moments
"What is your favorite Christmas tradition we celebrate as a family?
(Share some of the funny Christmas traditions experienced around the world.)
"When do you think is the best time to open presents?"
(Share some of the family traditions you and your husband celebrated as children and why you've chosen to celebrate the ones you have for your family.)
"How do you think you would feel if you picked out something extra special to give someone you loved and they didn't even open it?"
(Talk to your child about how she can open her heart to receive the gift of Jesus.)
Christmas Dinner
Jesus was always inviting Himself over for a meal – and what a dinner guest He was! You never knew quite what to expect when He stepped through the door. You might witness a miracle between the first course and the second. You might hear, for better or worse, surprising truths about yourself. You might find yourself serving a ragtag cast of characters from the other side of the tracks. One time Jesus even provided the wine – 180 gallons of it!
One of His last acts before He died was to break bread with the people closest to Him. Today we remember His death on the cross for our sins when we drink the cup and eat the bread of Communion.
Knowing all this about Jesus, we shouldn't be surprised that the first celebration of His birth was a feast – specifically, the Feast of the Nativity, which originated in Rome during the fourth century. Although there are no records of such a feast in the early church, and you won't find it in the Bible, it isn't out of character with either. The Old Testament brims with feasts designed by God and given to His people. And as we've seen in the New Testament accounts of His life, Jesus loved to eat with His friends. (Sounds like a pretty good endorsement for feasting to me.)
The last book of the Bible, Revelation, tells us that a great banquet will be one of the first things we experience together in heaven. As one angel put it, "Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb" (Revelation 19:9). Do you know how to get invited to that party? Jesus said, "Look! Here I stand at the door and knock. If you hear me calling and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal as friends" (Revelations 3:20).
As you sit at the table for Christmas dinner and thank God for the food, remember Jesus. If you've never invited Him to step through the door and be Lord of your life, what better time to do it than at Christmas? It's His birthday, and – from then on and forever – it will be yours, too.
A Birthday Invitation
If you feel like your child is ready, why don't you ask if he would like to say this prayer and ask Jesus to come inside and be Lord of his heart and life?
Dear Jesus,
Thank you for coming to earth as a baby that very first Christmas. I believe You are the Son of God and that You came to die on the cross for my sins. I want to receive the gift of forgiveness that you have bought for me. Please come into my heart and be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for loving me so much. I love You, too. Amen.
Christmas Wassail
I can't imagine that Wassail was not served at the very first Feast of the Nativity. Even if it wasn't, we can still serve it at our Christmas feast.
1 gallon apple cider
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
One 6-ounce can of frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
One 6-ounce can of frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
Combine 2 cups of the apple cider with the allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining cider, brown sugar, lemonade concentrate, and orange concentrate to the hot mixture, stirring well to dissolve the sugar; heat until very hot (do not boil). Makes 4 ½ quarts.
Teachable Moments
"Do you have any idea why we always eat so much at Christmas?"
(Ask your child if she thinks it might be because Jesus enjoyed eating with His family and friends so much. Share some examples of feasting from the Bible.)
"Do you think people have been eating big meals at Christmastime from the very beginning?"
(Tell your child about the first Christmas dinner, the Feast of Nativity.)
"I hope you get to eat in heaven, how about you?"
(Talk about how we get invited to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in heaven.)
The Christmas Story
At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David's ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. He took with him Mary, his fiancée, who was obviously pregnant by this time.
And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.
That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news of great joy for everyone! The Savior – yes, the Messiah, the Lord – has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David! And this is how you will recognize him: You will find a baby lying in a manger, wrapped snugly in strips of cloth!" Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others – the armies of heaven – praising God:
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to all whom God favors."
When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Come on, let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this wonderful thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
They ran to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. Then the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds' story were astonished, but Mary quietly treasured these things in her heart and thought about them often.
The shepherds went back to their fields and flocks, glorifying and praising God for what the angels had told them, and because they had seen the child, just as the angel had said.
Luke 2:1-20
Excerpted from "The Adventure of Christmas" © 2004 by Lisa Whelchel. Used by permission of Multnomah Publishers, Inc. Excerpt may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of Multnomah Publishers, Inc.
Lisa Whelchel is best known for her role as Blair on the long-running television comedy "The Facts of Life." Now a homeschooling mother, speaker and pastor's wife, she is the bestselling author of "Creative Correction", "The Facts of Life and Other Lessons My Father Taught Me", and "So You're Thinking About Homeschooling." Lisa and her husband Steve, are the cofounders of MomTime Ministries. They live in Texas with their children, Tucker, Haven, and Clancy.

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Here's Footage of the Snapped Camera Cable at the Coca-Cola 600 Shot by a Fan Who Was Directly Underneath It
Ten fans were injured . . . but none seriously . . . when a camera cable fell during the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday. And apparently it was a bit more harrowing than you might expect for the fans sitting directly under the cable.
If you haven't seen any footage of it, one of the nylon cables connected to Fox's "skycam" snapped, fell on the track, and damaged a couple of cars as they sped by.
Meanwhile, the cable was still spanning a section of the crowd, at just about head level. One of the people who was directly under it posted a video on YouTube, and it sounds like he was seriously worried about being decapitated.


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There is no doubt that I love neutral shades. Neutral shades are just so versatile for daily use and I normally prefer to look understated at work. The people in my office are totally under-dressed most of the time so I tend to prefer not to bring too much attention to myself.
Raffinement is a palette with lovely warm neutral shades, 3 of which are shimmery and 1 is matte.
Although I would not say that its texture is the best, application is not difficult (with eyeshadow brush) and I also did not experience any fallouts. The colours came out natural, smooth and blendable. The matte brown shade makes a wonderful wonderful eyeliner colour, I have tried laying it over my HG eyeliner Chanel Stylo Yeux in espresso and it lasts me all day (coupled with Too Faced eyeshadow primer).
For neutral shade lovers, I say this is a must-have. For me, as long as it is neutral and Chanel, I GOT TO HAVE IT. :)


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National and local events, I think are worth mentioning . I blog for myself it's nice to see how things and events affect us. David Also I have birds that I consider family ,the most important aspect of life the bird's taught me is, When a animal gives you 100% trust and confidence in you as a friend and handler That You never bend or break that trust Ever. David
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Tulsa, OK — Performance Health Systems and SCIFIT Systems Inc. recently introduced bioDensity Isometric Strength Technology, a bio-mechanically efficient and personalized approach to improve, accurately measure and track functional strength, according to John Jaquish, chief technology officer for Performance Health Systems.
The program is being launched at Hockessin Athletic Club in Hockessin, DE; Rossmoor Senior Living Community in Walnut Creek, CA; PE4life in Naperville, IL; and the U.S. Navy Seals program in Little Creek Naval Base, Virginia Beach, VA.
The technology involves four comprehensive isometric exercises to measure force output using load cell sensors to record precise session tracking data through a central processing unit. Real-time feedback and exercise intensity is created by the user. The system, created by Jaquish and Paul Jaquish, also of Performance Health Systems, is made and distributed by SCIFIT, Tulsa, OK.
The system works for all fitness levels aged 12 and older but is particularly beneficial to people who are deconditioned, aging or have limited range of motion, according to the company.


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Mike Rogero needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 111 designs submitted by 27 freelance designers.
Massive Impact is rapidly expanding across Asia and is looking to redesign the look and feel of our company logo and branding. We deliver interested prospects to our customer's call centers through the use of advanced analytics to and targets mobile advertising. We are the first true results based mobile marketing company in Asia charging only for delivery of qualified prospects to our customers.
Massive Impact
Snapshot. massiveImpact's mission is providingadvertisers with customer leads through targeted mobile advertising. We havedeveloped a new approach to result-based mobile customer acquisition, optimallytargeting the right customer at the right time with the rightAd and product. Advertisers use our result based Customers-On-Demand® programto promote and sell their products and services over the mobile network.
Approach to market. Following thelaunch of the first true pay-per-result mobile advertising platform in Asia, we have a database of 400 Million subscribers reach inour TargetAd® database in at the end of 2008. Operating in some of the fastest growing markets inthe world, we are focused largely on the booming Asian marketplace withcommercial services in China, Taiwan, Thailand and Hong Kong.
"MassiveImpact Mobile Marketing campaign increased level ofinquiries by 100% compare to any other campaigns the company is currentlyrunning"
Linda Chan, MarketingDirector, ORBIS
"With massiveImpact we needed to increase call center capacity by addingseats to accommodate for a 500% increase in sales volumes"
Claire Chou, MarketingDirector, Wall Street Institute
"TargetAd® has reduced our cost of acquiring a customer by 90%"
Cecilia Cheng, COO,Interchan
Technology. Our focus ison developing and operating TargetAd®the "Discovery Engine," defined as something that "matches theright ad with the right customer at the right time". While traditional targetingengines heavily rely on human inputs, TargetAd® automatically uses numerousfactors including its patented Quantum View™ algorithm to examine all dataavailable both historical and contextual to determine which decision parametersare most important. It then conducts matching analysis to determine which usersare relevant to the specific Ad being promoted. TargetAd® has proven performance overany existing mobile targeting product or methodology by factors of 200%-400%.
You can find more about us in English and Chinese at
- The company is open to any suggestions on how to best convey the concept of the key points of our message - Delivery of customers on demand through targeted mobile advertising
We would like to have a new logo design. We are open to color schemes but need to be able to convey the concepts of technology, analytics and sales. While we deliver advertising through mobile phones, at our heart and soul we are an analytics company who has chosen to do marketing on phones.
Our core operations are in Asia, so we must be cognizant of how the perception of the logo and branding would fit with Asian tastes. (One of the key reasons we are reexamining our current branding which is a bit to agressive for Asia)
The core difference between us and most everyone else on the market is the focus on delivery of qualified leads or sales to our customers. At the end of the day our presentation to clients is that marketing is only about finding and delivering to you people who would be interesting in buying your products, how we do this, through mobile phones, media and targeting are just details.
- We are not a flowery, sweet, feminine, brand.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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When I received an email that Ivonne of Cream Puffs in Venice and Lis of La Mia Cucina were putting together a blogging event, I knew that I had to participate. To show up to this glorious summer feast titled "La Fiesta al Fresco", make anything you want as long as it features one fresh ingredient. This virtual feast seems like a wonderful way to celebrate the end of summer.
This weekend I found some lovely Italian plums at St. Lawrence Market in Toronto.
Since plums are in season and at their peek, I decided to make a simple Italian plum torte. I hope you all enjoy. This recipe also goes out to my friends in Vancouver who are lucky enough to have a plum tree and have so many plums they are not sure what to do with them.
This recipe is from the December 2002 issue of Chocolatier Magazine.
Italian Plum Torte
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
2 large eggs
8-10 Italian plums, halved and pitted or 5 large red or black plums, cut in quarters and pitted
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. Position rack in centre of oven and preheat 350ºF. Butter and flour 8" springform pan; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together, baking powder and salt.
3. In a 5-quart bowl of a heavy-duty electric mixer, using a paddle attachment, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add dry ingredients and mix on medium speed for one minute, scraping down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula.
4. Arrange plum quarters and halves on top. Combining remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on top. Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 20 minutes. Run a sharp knife, around edge of torte. Remove side of springform pan and serve torte warm or cool.
5. You can serve torte with heavy cream, vanilla ice cream or just on its own.
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When it comes to traveling on a budget, loyalty pays off.
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Travelers who show brand loyalty by repeatedly staying at the same hotel when traveling or racking up air miles or loyalty points using credit cards linked to hotel and airline programs can snag significant savings if they pay attention and know how to best take advantage of the situation.
In a competitive market where consumer spending is still tight, brands like Starwood, Hyatt, Marriott and the Ritz Carlton are battling it out offering discounts and other perks to snag a bigger market share. This competitiveness makes it a perfect time for travelers—whether business or less-frequent travelers—to shop hotel and credit offerings, claim experts, especially as hotels rely on new data and technology services to up the ante on delivering superior guest services.
Take David Neuman. As president of Lucini Italia he travels frequently, and has earned the status of Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). His "platinum for life" status allows him to enjoy special concierge privileges: Before even stepping foot into any Starwood hotel the staff knows he wants a microwave to pop popcorn, a room with a view and an extra pillow.
Deloitte consultant and road warrior Alok Marwaha says diamond status in Hyatt's Gold Passport program guarantees him a breakfast in all Hyatt properties for up to four people for free. He says breakfast typically runs up to $45 per person in an upscale hotel, making the Hyatt offering a huge savings when he vacations with his family.
Brian Kelly, a travel industry expert, claims the average traveler is nickel-and-dimed while loyalty customers enjoy free Wi-Fi, seamless check-in and check-out, no blackouts and other perks. The benefits have evolved over time to become personal, he adds.
Hyatt, for example, offers frequently-forgotten items, communications cards and healthy-meal offerings, says Marwaha.
Marriott Rewards offer opportunities for elite members to receive special deals including tickets to special events, free nights, airline miles, rental cars and cruises, says Marriott Rewards' Laurie Goldstein.
Kelly gives kudos to the Ritz Carlton for realizing that wealthier travelers also want rewards program benefits. Ritz communications director Allison Sitch says a housekeeper may note that a guest tends to sleep on the left side of the bed and always turns down that side in lieu of the right, a more commonplace preference.
That being said, Kelly warns of being consumed by the "elite hamster wheel," and says it's essential to research hotel and credit offerings to see what's out there and learn the ins-and-outs of rewards programs.
Offerings like Starwood/Delta's recently-launched Crossover Rewards help the consumer because they provide perks for the entire travel experience, he claims.
An SPG elite member may fly to Tokyo for $6,000 and automatically earn 6,000 Starpoints as well as Delta miles, and receive the same reciprocal benefits like priority hotel check-in and free Internet and priority boarding and a free checked bag at the airport, explains Mark Vondrasek, senior vice president, distribution, loyalty & partnership marketing for Starwood.
Travelers don't have to choose either miles or points because they receive both which sends the message that one brand's "platinums" will be treated really well by another noncompeting brand, says Kelly.
Plus, both brands issue an American Express credit card. Kelly says aligning the right AMEX Premier Rewards card can give you a payback that's worth more than twice its annual fee.
And using cards like Hyatt's Chase card and the Marriott and Ritz Carlton rewards Visa is an extremely efficient way to get points that get you loyalty perks.
These make rewards opportunities available to all consumers not just those in business class, claims Kelly. And the best credit cards for rewards points allow you to rack up points two, three, or four times more quickly than less generous competing brands.
Tips for travel-bound consumers
Know the value. There is huge value in loyalty programs. "Points are like cash and if you're ignoring them or not using them, you are literally throwing cash in the trash can," says Kelly.
Maximize efficiencies. Research to understand program offerings and how to redeem benefits, says Marwaha. Determine how to generate enough points to book the highest-tier room at competitive brands.
Ask for what you want. Raise a brand's bar through requests, not by commiserating about mistakes, says Neuman. "You won't get the sun and the moon if you don't ask for it."
Diversify rewards points like your investments. Don't bank everything on one brand. What if you want to go to the Olympics in Rio and your preferred hotel brand doesn't have a presence there, says Kelly.
Beware of misinformation. Branded airline phone reps and websites individually show only a fraction of availability. Visit several to get a realistic picture and read the fine print of everything before signing.
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Diwali is probably the biggest and most popular Hindu festival. Also known as Deepavali, the festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. It is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartika by worshipping goddess Lakshmi, lighting oil lamps, bursting firecrackers and preparing sweets and snacks. People clean or renovate their home before Diwali and on the day of the festival decorate their homes with flowers and lamps. People dress up and meet their friends and relatives. The celebration is incomplete without the Diwali sweets and snacks. A week before Diwali, sweets and savories are prepared and one of the must-have foods for the festival is shankarpali or Shakkarpara. The crisp shankarpali is loved by both children and adults. So, heres the recipe for shankarpali by Sanjeev Kapoor. (ALSO READ Heres How to Make the Perfect Poha Chivda at Home This Diwali).
2 cups of refined flour
1/2 cup of semolina
1 cups of sugar
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You will have to prepare sugar syrup in the beginning. Place a pan over the flame and add half a cup of water to it. Add the sugar and mix it. Let the water boil and melt the sugar. Keep this sugar syrup aside.
Take two cups of refined flour in a plate and add half a cup of semolina. Now, add the ghee and mix well.
Transfer this refined flour, semolina and ghee mixture to a whisker and add salt to taste. Mix it using the whisker while gradually adding the sugar syrup.
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Brazil's dream of winning a sixth World Cup, and a first on home soil, was shattered when Germany destroyed them 7-1 in Tuesday's semi-final, while the Dutch were beaten on penalties by Brazil's arch South American rivals Argentina.
Although third place would be scant consolation, Thiago Silva said the players would try to lift the spirits of a nation still in shock after their team's unprecedented mauling.
They also have a chance to gain revenge on the Dutch, who knocked them out in the quarter-finals in South Africa four years ago.
"We have the highest possible level of motivation," Thiago Silva, who missed the Germany game through suspension, told a news conference at the national stadium in Brasilia.
"Obviously we have a different goal now and it's not first place we are fighting for but our honour and dignity," added the central defender.
"When you wear that shirt with the five stars on the front you have to respect it.
"I have spent many sleepless nights thinking about this World Cup and about the final at the Maracana (on Sunday) but it was not to be."
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said he planned to make "a few changes" from the team that started against Germany to reward players who had not featured or had little time on the pitch at the finals.
Scolari has received backing from the president-elect of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) despite Tuesday's shocking reverse but did not reveal whether he intended to stay on or step down after the World Cup.
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"We are still among the four best teams and it's not the end of the world.
"We have tried to lift the players and look on the Netherlands game as our main dream now.
"At least we have a chance to give the Brazilian people a bit of joy."
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It was in 1970 when Black Sabbath released their self-titled debut album, and today, many regard the English-bred rockers as the first true "heavy metal" band. That notion is certainly up for debate, though, as during the same period, groups such as Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin were heavy (Pun? Yes, of course) contributors to the same musical genre. Back in the day, this new sound was described as heavily amplified, distorted music with emphatic beats, extended guitar solos played at extremely loud levels.
That same year, Chevrolet was getting loud, too, by releasing their latest version of heavy metal: the second-generation Camaro. Exterior-wise, the car appeared sleeker and faster than the first-generation Camaro; and it was. What the GM engineers learned from racing the first-gen led to the improvements piled into the second-gen. Advances included better braking, steering, and weight balance. The early '70s Camaros were the epitome of muscle cars during that era. Unfortunately for the mid-to-late '70s Camaros, the gas crisis and a government-mandated reduction in tailpipe emissions, along with higher insurance rates for muscle cars, all but killed the second-gen's performance. Thankfully, heavy metal music fared a whole lot better than the late-'70s Camaro.
Terry Hansen is a big '70s metal fan—of the music and the early second-gen Camaro. "As a teen, I had numerous Camaros, but I always liked the second-gen best as far as looks and handling ability," notes Terry. "The way I see it, today's music isn't as good as it was back then, and neither are the muscle cars."
Fast forward 20-or-so years, and Terry's rambunctious hot rodding lifestyle had been left behind along with the plethora of random muscle cars. The responsibility of supporting a family and working in the construction industry took priority over wrenching on cars.
About 12 years ago, Terry got the itch to include a muscle car build into the family/work mix. While shooting the "bull" with local body shop owner and drag racer Mark Mahood, Terry mentioned to Mark that he was looking to build a 1970 Camaro. Mark knew that his neighbor Paul Brown had an all-original, nicely preserved '70 RS/SS he was looking to unload. It turned out to be the perfect canvas for Terry to build upon.
With no exact course to take, Terry picked a few of his friends' brains as to what direction to take his newfound project. He wanted to build a car with big horsepower that could easily take to the street, handle like a modern car, yet still turn heads at car shows. The general consensus of his comrades pointed him in a g-Machine/Pro Touring direction. Done deal.
Although the car sat in Terry's possession for about 12 years before the first wrench was turned, motivation finally took over, funds became available, and Terry got busy. With newfound focus, Terry put a call in to Bruce and Chris over at CBM Motorsports in Rancho Cucamonga, California, for one of their hopped up mills. Known for building some stellar performance-oriented LS engines, they started with a 6.2L LS3 and machined their way to 6.8 liters of mayhem. Bored to 4.065-inches and a 4.000 stroke, they configured in a set of 11.0:1-compression Manley pistons urged by a Manley crankshaft with CBM connecting rods. LS7 high-rev lifters keep the symphony working in harmony. The ensemble was then capped with CBM's CNC-ported aluminum heads. A COMP custom CBM 600 cam (0.612/0.612-inch lift; 248/252 degrees of duration) orchestrates the controlled chaos worth 620 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque.
An Aeromotive in-tank Stealth 340 fuel pump readily delivers octane amply distributed through a FAST 92mm Big Mouth throttle body and stock LS3 intake manifold. A Mocal oil cooler and Mattson's three-row aluminum radiator ensure the engine temps stay in line even through the rigors of SoCal's treacherous summertime heat and unforgiving stop-and-go freeway congestion. A Vintage Air A/C unit helps Terry keep his cool behind the wheel in such situations.
Dynatech 1 7⁄8-inch ceramic-coated headers mate up to a Zoomers stainless steel 3-inch X-pipe system finalized by a set of Zoomers 3-inch round mufflers topped with rectangle tips conformed to follow the Camaro's custom rear roll pan. Successfully unleashing the engine's fury with little compromise, this exhaust system possesses little ability to tame the car's ferocious growl at any rpm range above idle.
Ensuring the engine bay retains a good deal of eye appeal, Terry accented the mill with CBM's billet pulley kit and custom coil covers. The Ringbrothers hood hinges punctuate the scene, and Terry's own metal mesh cowl screen is an excellent departure from the plastic stock piece.
Chino Hills Transmission beefed up the 4L65E transmission and bolted in a TCS 3,500-stall converter, which sends twist via the shortened stock steel driveshaft to a Detroit Speed-assembled Moser 9-inch rearend loaded with a set of 3.70 gears and posi unit.
The front suspension consists of 2-inch drop spindles and Detroit Speed tubular control arms damped by a set of Detroit Speed coilover shocks, while the back half consists of a complete Detroit Speed QUADRALink rear suspension system installed by Fast Eddie (Orange, California). Eddie also stiffened up the chassis with DSE subframe connectors.
Baer 6P six-piston silver-coated calipers grab the 12-inch rotors to scrub off speed quick-like while contributing to the cohesive look inside the polished Intro Split 5 wheels (18x9.5 front; 18x12 rear). With handling being the dominant priority of the build, Terry went with BFG g-Force rubber on each corner (275/35-18 front; 335/30-18 rear).
Westminster Auto Upholstery did their magic on the interior and stitched black leather over the Cerullo GT seats and center console then custom-designed the door panels to tie in with the race-inspired motif. Playtech added a custom affair with their metal work on the center console and lower dash.
Terry white knuckles a Momo Jet 350mm leather-grip steering wheel while fingertip gear changes come by way of the Twist Machine paddle shifters. HGM Automotive programmed the COMPUSHIFT controller to Terry's preference.
Mahood's Collision took charge of the basic bodywork, and also grafted in the Corvette door handles. Mahood's then doused the second-gen in PPG Silver and set it off with gray SS stripes down the hood and truck lid. The rear and front bumpers got a matching gray powdercoat treatment from Americoat (Orange, California). The cool combination sets the car apart from the more commonplace "same-as" look found on more conventional builds.
"Building this car was an absolute labor of love," said Terry. "Not only was it my first attempt at assembling a car from the ground up, it was also a great experience having my son Zachary and grandson Brayden involved with it as well."
Although heavy metal has gone through a multitude of transitions over the years, passionate old-schoolers would argue that '70s metal is by far the pinnacle with which to plug in their high-end Bose headphones. On the opposite side of the coin, the changes Terry Hansen made to his classic Camaro allow him to drive it harder and faster than it was originally intended. That right there is music to Terry's ears.


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If you have been reading this column recently, then you know that last weekend I held my debut wrestling show, House of Hardcore.
I'm thrilled to report it was probably the most fulfilling weekend that I've had during my career in a long time, because the show went better than I expected. I have been wrestling since 1989 and I have never seen a show that held such an amazing appeal to the masses. I received no negative feedback.
I personally did not see much of the show as it was taking place live, and I know I will watch the DVD and get overly critical, but that's just the perfectionist in me. I can already think of a few things I would have changed, but, when the DVD arrives, I will just sit back and watch it from a fan's perspective, because at the end of the day, that's what I still am.
The event felt like a giant wrestling party I organized for myself and the fans. I had so many friends and loved ones in attendance and I am blessed to have that strong nucleus of people whom I can trust and know are there for me. I could fill this entire newspaper with people I want to thank individually, but instead, I thought of three categories and, if you are reading this and you fit into a category, I am addressing you directly.
First, I would like to thank the performers, each of whom exceeded my expectations, as well as the expectations of fans. You performed like it was your own WrestleMania. I chose you not because I like you, or have a personal relationship with you, but because I knew you would give everything you had at the show and make the fans happy. I chose you because of your work ethic. Everyone was very professional and went out of their way for the fans at the meet and greet.
I haven't received so much as one complaint about anything during the autograph session (and when you have Raven at a show and there are no complaints, that's a damn miracle, haha) I also chose you because you have pride in what you do, self-respect and you care about how you are presented to the masses. Make no mistake, you delivered on the show because you have passion for wrestling. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. Your hard work was very much appreciated.
Second, I would like to thank everyone behind the scenes (my staff). This show would never have gotten off the ground if it weren't for all of you. You played such an integral part of the show. I wish the show would have made millions of dollars, because that's what I wish I could have paid you. You are the unsung heroes. You went to battle for me and did not falter or skip a beat in the face of adversity (and my god was there adversity).
I know it seemed overbearing at times or confusing, but you did it and you pulled it off. You were at the show for one reason: I trust you. You were my eyes, ears and my problem-solvers. You were there for me when I needed you most; I gave you direction and you followed it to the letter or told me why it was better to do it your way.
A Mercedes looks amazing on the outside, but it is the engine that gets it going. You were my engine. House of Hardcore went nowhere without you.
Finally, I would like to thank the fans. We did it. For one night, we showed the wrestling world we want change. Your enthusiasm and crowd support was amazing. When I heard your "This is awesome!" chants, I had a smile from ear to ear.
When I heard the "HOH" chants, I got goosebumps. Thank you for wanting something different and please keep demanding and challenging other wrestling shows to be diverse. I have been cast out by the industry I love for, well, being different and expressing my opinion. I felt going into this show that I had one last real fight left in me and this was going to be it.
I was wrong.
You made me realize that there are others like me out there. Others who don't want their intelligence insulted; others who want to be entertained; others who are proud to be, like me, a wrestling fan. I hope you feel you got your money's worth at the show.
You enabled me to still believe and showed me that I have another major fight left in me (House of Hardcore 2 plug right there). Seriously, without you, there is no me.
If (Stone Cold) Steve Austin can coin the phrase "What?" "What?" "What?" and Daniel Bryan has "Yes!" "Yes!" "Yes!" then let Tommy Dreamer's be "Thank You!" "Thank You!" "Thank You!"
I am eternally grateful. Thanks for restoring my faith.
And thanks for reading.
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HazCom: As the world works to standardize chemical hazard communications, OSHA is updating its requirements and labeling policies. Are you ready to comply?
By Jary Winstead
Date Posted: 10/1/2013
Many countries around the world have either already adopted or have started transitioning to the new United Nation's Globally Harmonized System (GHS), which is also called the Purple Book. The new hazard communication system is meant to standardize chemical hazard identification and information around the globe. In the United States alone, we use or produce over 575,000 different chemicals, and with the GHS, both imported and exported chemical labeling and information will be standardized.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard 1910.1200, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), requires chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors to classify the hazards of their chemical products and to provide that information in the form of labels and safety data sheets to users of the products.
Starting this year U.S. companies need to train their employees on the new Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety System, the GHS. This will certainly have an effect on the wood products industry in regards to the training that must be provided and the information used to track hazardous chemicals at facilities. The GHS will have no effect on the chemicals, just the organization of the chemical's information and the labeling. Will it take a lot of time or money? I don't think so, other than the time it takes to update employee training and the Safety Data Sheet booklets.
According to OSHA, the GHS is a system for standardizing and harmonizing the classification and labeling of chemicals.
It is a logical and comprehensive approach to:
• Defining health, physical and environmental hazards of chemicals;
• Creating classification processes that use available data on chemicals for comparison with the defined hazard criteria; and
• Communicating hazard information, as well as protective measures, on labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
According to OSHA, the three major areas of change are in hazard classification, labels and SDS.
• Hazard classification: The definitions of hazard have been changed to provide specific criteria for classification of health and physical hazards, as well as classification of mixtures. These specific criteria will help to ensure that evaluations of hazardous effects are consistent across manufacturers, and that labels and safety data sheets are more accurate as a result.
• Labels: Chemical manufacturers and importers will be required to provide a label that includes a harmonized signal word, pictogram, and hazard statement for each hazard class and category. Precautionary statements must also be provided.
• Safety Data Sheets: Will now have a specified 16-section format.
The new GHS breaks down the chemical hazards to the following types of health, environmental and physical hazards:
Health Hazards
Chemicals are health hazards when they are classified as posing one of these hazardous effects: acute toxicity (any route of exposure), aspiration toxicity, carcinogenicity, germ cell mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity, respiratory or skin sensitization, serious eye damage or eye irritation, skin corrosion and irritation, or specific target organ toxicity (single or repeated exposure). Health effects can range from acute effects (symptoms of short-duration or that appear immediately after an exposure) to chronic conditions.
Environmental Hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment this includes acute and chronic aquatic toxicity.
Physical Hazard
There are numerous potential physical hazards including: explosives, flammable gases, flammable aerosols, oxidizing gases, gases under pressure, flammable liquids, flammable solids, self-reactive substances, pyrophoric liquids, pyrophoric solids, self-heating substances, substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases, oxidizing liquids, oxidizing solids, organic peroxides or corrosive to metals.
GHS Labeling Changes
The GHS will be requiring changes to the warning labels, placards and pictographs that people see on the chemicals used every day.
In accordance to the new OSHA standard, labels will require the following elements:
• Pictogram: a symbol plus other graphic elements, such as a border, background pattern, or color that is intended to convey specific information about the hazards of a chemical. Each pictogram consists of a different symbol on a white background within a red square frame set on a point (i.e. a red diamond). There are nine pictograms under the GHS. However, only eight pictograms are required under OSHA's HCS.
• Signal words: a single word used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label. The signal words used are "danger" and "warning." "Danger" is used for the more severe hazards, while "warning" is used for less severe hazards.
• Hazard Statement: a statement assigned to a hazard class and category that describes the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard.
• Precautionary Statement: a phrase that describes recommended measures to be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical, or improper storage or handling of a hazardous chemical.
GHS changes to Safety Data Sheets
U.S. industry has been using the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for many years, and with the new GHS, I see very little in the way of changes. The sections found on the current MSDS are nearly the same as the new SDS. The difference is that manufacturers must use the following standardized format for the 16 sections:
• Section 1. Identification
• Section 2. Hazard(s) identification
• Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
• Section 4. First-aid measures
• Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
• Section 6. Accidental release measures
• Section 7. Handling and storage
• Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
• Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
• Section 10. Stability and reactivity
• Section 11. Toxicological information
• Section 12. Ecological information
• Section 13. Disposal considerations
• Section 14. Transport information
• Section 15. Regulatory information
• Section 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision
What are the benefits? By standardizing the information, the intention is to make it easier to understand the information found on chemical labels, warning and hazard signs, and the SDS. The intended benefits to companies include fostering a safer work environment and improved relations with employees, increasing efficiency and reducing costs from compliance with hazard communication regulations, facilitating electronic transmission systems with international scope, and expanding the use of training programs on health and safety. The revised labeling initiative should also over time reduce costs due to fewer accidents and illnesses.
The intended benefits to workers and members of the public include improved safety for workers and others through consistent and simplified communications on chemical as well as greater awareness of hazards, resulting in safer use of chemicals in the workplace and in the home.
GHS Compliance Dates
Table 1 provides the effective completion dates for the GHS compliance requirements.
Helpful Links
OSHA training requirement details can be found online via this link to the OSHA fact sheet: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3642.pdf
There is also a helpful side-by-side comparison that can be found online at this OSHA link https://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/side-by-side.html
OSHA's Hazard Communication website (http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html) has the following QuickCards and OSHA Briefs to assist employers with the required training.
• Label QuickCard (English/Spanish)
• Pictogram QuickCard (English/Spanish)
• Safety Data Sheet QuickCard (English) (Spanish)
• Safety Data Sheet OSHA Brief
• Label/Pictogram OSHA Brief
Editor's Note: Jary Winstead is a safety consultant, author and trainer who serves a variety of industries including the forest products sector. He owns Work Safety Services LLC and can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Every Pokemon Game Ranked Worst to Best by Their Metacritic Score
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Dash -Tasking players with guiding Pikachu to the finish line with flicks of your DS stylus, Pokemon Dash comes in at the bottom of the list. While it may have been the first DS 'Pokemon' game, endless scrubbing of your touchscreen and the repetitive gameplay made this one to avoid, and the worst Pokemon game to date.
Ranch – My Pokemon Ranch was less a game and more a more interactive version of today's Pokemon Bank feature. You could take pictures with your Pokemon and Miis, and that really was about it. Not worth even the most dedicated trainers' time.
Rumble U – Turning the cuddly creatures into toy versions of themselves, Rumble U then pits these wind-up toys against one another in battle. Unfortunately, the game lacked any real depth with you just mashing two buttons to perform attacks.
Battle Revolution – The fact that Battle Revolution made use of the Wii and DS' wireless connectivity wasn't enough to make this bare bones successor to Pokemon Stadium worthwhile buying. It lacked any real value other than seeing your team fighting on the big screen, rather than on your handheld.
Explorers of Sky and Dream Radar – With a score of 54 over on Metacritic we have Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky and Dream Radar. Explorers of Sky's story was boring and didn't vary much from Explorers of Time/ Darkness, the games it was supposed to be the 'complete edition' of. What's more, the gameplay itself was far too repetitive. As for Dream Radar, while it lured players in with the potential of catching legendary Pokemon, it didn't have enough content to keep you playing for more than a few hours. That, and the gameplay literally had you zapping clouds and catching Pokemon… by zapping them, too.
Pokemon Channel was a game that let you watch Pokemon TV shows. From identifying Pokemon on Quiz Wobbuffet, to watching the news presented by Psyduck and Meowth, it's all there. Unfortunately, it's just not fun, nor interesting for older players. There is a DVD-quality animated feature included, but even that's not a big enough redeeming factor for Pokemon Channel.
Rumble Blast's larger battles compared to its WiiWare predecessor made it a slightly more enjoyable experience. Though, it's not enough to save it from becoming incredibly repetitive, though. As for Shuffle, its match-three to catch Pokemon mechanic was a novel take on the classic mechanic, but its huge wait times when you ran out of lives were far too long to keep you coming back.
Rumble World was another free-to-play title, but one that learned from the mistakes of Shuffle. Its microtransactions are fairer, and there's more to do here, too. Unfortunately, the overly basic gameplay of the series still remains.
While Explorers of Darkness added nearly nothing new from its predecessors, Gates to Infinity watered the adventure down too much to be enjoyable to older players. Pokemon Rumble meanwhile, suffered from a lack of depth and the same repetition issues of other later games in the series.
While it may come in one point higher than its twin title, Explorers of Darkness, Explorers of Time suffered from the same lack of innovation. They also lacked the challenge older players may be looking for in a dungeon crawler. The one point difference likely comes down to the number of reviews and their respective scores.
Coming in at 62, Blue Rescue Team was a new direction for the series, but one that suffered from outdated graphics, oversimplified gameplay, and one that simply went on for too long. Shuffle Mobile, on the other hand suffers from the same poor free-to-play structure as its 3DS counterpart, tarnishing the match-3 fun to be had.
Gale of Darkness may have been the sequel to the popular RPG, Pokemon Colosseum, but it didn't feel like it. Poor pacing and a lack of new features means you'd be better off just playing its predecessor.
Coming in a few points above its DS counterpart, Blue Rescue Team, Red Rescue Team on the GBA suffered many of the same gameplay issues. However, due to the system's limitations, its graphics were less harshly criticized.
Both of the Pokemon Ranger games here suffer from the same issues. They lack an engaging story, their gameplay becomes repetitive far too quickly, and the lack of challenge accentuates the games' issues further. Pokemon GO, on the other hand, was criticized heavily for the technical issues and "unfinished" feel that plagued its initial launch. Now, however, the mobile experience feels far more polished and has a wealth of new improvements that enhance the Poke-catching fun.
Battle Trozei was another match-3 game, but this time around you were on a mission to Trozei every last Pokemon by lowering a wild Pokemon's HP. These could fight back, however, making for frantic scrambles as you tried to outdo the 'mon before it got you. Unfortunately, its Pokemon-themed gameplay wasn't enough to justify its price tag against other match-3 titles, especially with its lack of online play.
Colosseum was the series' first RPG outing on a non-GameBoy system. The game brought the series' adventuring fun to the GameCube with a slight twist, as you took down trainers who caught damaged or injured Pokemon. While it was definitely a step in the right direction, it didn't quite go far enough in bringing the series' classic gameplay to home systems.
Pokemon Link's match-four puzzling action was easy to pick up, but packed a serious challenge in its later levels. Though it may have been lacking in play options, it still stands as one of the Pokemon franchise's best spin-off titles.
Combining the challenging gameplay of Picross' nonogram puzzles with the compelling need to catch 'em all synonymous with the Pokemon series, Pokemon Picross is a solid 3DS spin-off. Just be warned, though, that it'll actually cost you $30 to play the full game once you've downloaded it for free.
At a score of 76 we see the first of the mainline Pokemon adventures. Emerald offered a great adventure for those who hadn't yet played Ruby or Sapphire, but lacked enough notable new features or changes for those who had.
Tournament, on the other hand, delivered an enjoyable Tekken-like fighter, but its lack of challenge in its campaign and similar movesets for its fighters meant there was plenty of room for improvement. Finally, Pokemon Art Academy is a great tool for those wanting to learn how to draw their favorite Pokemon, but its appeal is relatively niche.
A fan favorite spin-off, Snap had players heading out into the wild to try and catch the best possible photos of the cuddly creatures. Its high-score chase gave you ample reason to come back for more, and it was praised for offering a unique experience in the franchise. Unfortunately, most of the game's Pokemon could be seen quickly, leaving the appeal of snapping the last few to keep you coming back.
Black and White 2 were more than just mid-generation releases, they packed in a ton of new content that made them well-worth picking up, even if you'd played the original Black and White games.
Pokemon Conquest, meanwhile, was praised for taking the series in a new strategic direction. Players would set out to recruit allies to strengthen their growing kingdom, and use the strengths and weaknesses of different types to defeat their enemies in turn-based battles.
While FireRed and LeafGreen were great for revisiting the series' small beginnings, it was felt that the updates cut some corners and could have been far more extensive.
Match-three puzzle game, Pokemon Puzzle League was praised for its incredibly compelling adaptation of the classic Tetris Attack on the N64. Meanwhile, Pinball: Ruby and Sapphire's high-score chasing fun was accompanied with great visuals, and challenging objectives, providing hours of pinball fun on the GBA.
Both the original and updated Hoenn adventures come in with a score of 82 (as the original Sapphire doesn't have a score on Metacritic). The original releases were praised for bringing one of the most detailed and exciting worlds to explore in an RPG to date, alongside a whole host of new and returning Pokemon. Alpha Sapphire then took all of this, and blended it with X and Y's 3D engine and cinematic visuals to make a truly incredibly handheld adventure.
Omega Ruby's score was edged up a tiny bit more thanks to a few more reviews, but was still praised for bringing a breath of fresh air to the Hoenn region. Meanwhile, Pokemon Platinum built upon the strong foundations of Diamond and Pearl, adding in new features such as the Distortion World, Battle Frontier, and a virtual Pokemon amusement park.
Beating out their updated version in Platinum, Diamond and Pearl come in with a huge score of 85. They didn't change the core gameplay mechanics of the series, but players were given a compelling and lengthy adventure with the addition of online trades and battles.
It seems that 87 is the common score for the mainline Pokemon adventures, with HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White, X, and Sun and Moon all sharing the Metacritic average. HG and SS returned players to the regions of Johto and Kanto once more, Black and White added a ton of new creatures in the region of Unova, and Sun and Moon's adventure added in a ton of new features. From Alolan forms of classic Pokemon, altering their forms, a change from Gyms to island challenges, and the removal of HM moves, the titles were the biggest shakeup the series has seen.
Yes, we know Pokemon X was scored 87, but it made more sense to talk about them here. Pokemon X and Y didn't just add in new Pokemon, mega-evolutions, and a cast of new characters, they brought the series into 3D for the first time, and it's one heck of an experience. While it was very easy and child-friendly with its lack of a true "rival," it's a game that every Pokemon fan has to play.


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