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Animal companion
- This article is about animal companions, also known as pets. For miniatures, also known as "minipets" or "minis", see miniature.
"To charm an animal simply target any animal and use the skill Charm Animal while you have that animal selected. The animal will turn hostile and attempt to attack you, and it is important that nothing interrupt the charming process during this critical phase. Bringing along a friend to heal you or applying a self heal before attempting to charm an animal is often a good idea. Your pet will attack any target you attack. The one thing you'll need to remember is that it will take a pet a few seconds to switch targets when you do, but a good Ranger can use this to her advantage. At times you may want to tame a new pet. Before you can do that you will need to give your old pet to a tamer. Simply speak to a pet tamer and that person will take care of the rest.
— Mara, Expert Ranger
An animal companion or pet is a creature that fights alongside a ranger in combat zones. A character's pet appears in explorable areas when they have equipped any of the ranger skills Charm Animal, Comfort Animal (PvE), or Heal as One (PvE). Sometimes, a player using a pet makes it the main part of their strategy.
Like all creatures, pets gain experience, to a maximum level of 20. Their appearance is based on which species of charmable animal they are and their level, which determines their size.
Pets follow their owners and use standard melee attacks. Their AI behavior is similar to that of minions: they attack and move to the owner's target, but have difficulty changing target and are easily bodyblocked. However, like heroes, pets can be directed using the pet interface screen which allows the owner to order their pet to heel, to guard, or to lock target.
Pets move 20% faster than party members by default, but this bonus is not counted against their max speed boost.
The pet's fighting ability is determined by several factors.
- The pet's evolution and level, as well as the owner's points in the ranger attribute Beast Mastery, determine base damage and health.
- Some shouts affect the pet's speed, armor, health, or damage.
- Pet attacks cause the pet to attempt a specific action, usually in the role of a regular character, such as interrupting or inflicting conditions.
A player can release their pet into the Zaishen Menagerie, where all the pets they have released are stored, so they can access and charm them whenever they want.
Lists of charmable animals
Each character may have only one pet at a time, which belongs to them whether or not they equip one of the three pet-bringing skills. PvP-only characters start already owning a level 20 Elder Wolf (which they can later trade), but PvE characters must charm their own.
You can only charm animals, and only if you do not currently have a pet. After finding one in the wild or in the Zaishen Menagerie, you must cast Charm Animal on it. If the pet is alive when the skill finishes casting, the animal becomes friendly and bound to the character as their companion. That means that the animal will accompany and obey its master whenever they equip any skill that states "your animal companion will travel with you." Heroes can also tame and own pets, if you order them to cast Charm Animal while targeting a valid animal.
Most non-charmed animals spawn as neutral, but will turn hostile if any attacks or offensive skills are activated upon on them, including during the activation of Charm Animal. (Animals wandering in the Zaishen Menagerie and those that spawn as allies, such as the White Moa, are an exception to this.) Friendly AI in the party will attack and possibly kill animals that turn hostile before they can be charmed, so it is advised to set heroes to Avoid and/or flag the AI-controlled party members away while charming.
Some enemy rangers spawn near charmable animals, and will begin charming them when a player comes within aggro range effectively preventing players from charming them. However, flagging heroes and henchmen to engage the enemies before the player is in range causes the foe to attack before charming. As long as the animal is not hit by area of effect damage, it will remain passive and charmable.
Pets can also be unlocked for an entire account at the Zaishen Menagerie, without ever encountering one. All of them can be unlocked by paying with Balthazar Faction or Zaishen Coins, or only the non-prestige ones by purchasing the Pet Unlock Pack. PvP characters can only get a new pet by charming one unlocked in the Zaishen Menagerie.
Changing and retraining pets
Characters (and their heroes) can release their current pet for free at a Pet tamer (and if done with Emryd, they are unlocked in the Zaishen Menagerie). This allows the character to charm a new pet. If the animal is at level 20 and was charmed outside the Menagerie, tamers will pay 100 for them.
Pets cannot be retrained, but if a player wants a different evolution, they may charm the same one again or request one of a specific evolution at the Zaishen Menagerie.
Zaishen Menagerie Grounds
The Zaishen Menagerie Grounds, located on the Battle Isles, is a place where a character can release pets they have charmed, in return for constant availability across the whole account. When you release a pet into the Zaishen Menagerie by talking to Emryd the Tamer, all evolutions equivalent and below become unlocked for that account, and start wandering the grounds. Helena will unlock any pet, and higher evolutions of any pet, for a fee of Zaishen Coins or Balthazar Faction. On request, Wynn will spawn any unlocked pet of any unlocked evolution for the player to charm. Silavor and Salome supply interesting trivia about every animal.
Only one of the Strider or the Moa Bird must be unlocked in order to unlock both of them. The purchasable Pet Unlock Pack automatically unlocks and releases all non-prestige pets into the Menagerie.
Tier | Minimum level | Evolution requirement | Unlocked pets |
1 | n/a | n/a | Level 5 unevolved |
2 | 12 | n/a | Level 12 unevolved |
3 | 12 | evolved1 | Level 12 evolved |
4 | 15 | n/a | Level 15 Elder2 |
5 | 15 | evolved | Level 15 evolved |
6 | 20 | n/a | Level 20 Elder |
7 | 20 | evolved | Level 20 evolved |
- 1 Aggressive and Playful (levels 12 to 14) or Aggressive, Dire, Hearty and Playful (levels 15 to 20).
- 2 Same stats as unevolved.
Only tier 1 pets wander around the Menagerie; to charm higher tiers, speak to Wynn. She can also spawn level 20 Playful and Aggressive pets, which are hard to get through standard evolution because they usually upgrade to Hearty or Dire by that level.
Mechanics and behavior
- Skill effects
- Animal companions are treated as allies, so they are unaffected by skills that affect party members.
- Experience
- Animal companions earn experience during combat, even while dead and out of range of the party.
- Death and Death Penalty
Like all creatures in the game, animal companions die when they reach 0 health.
- Dead pets do not leave exploitable corpses and do not appear as grey dots on the compass.
- After a wipe, dead animal companions resurrect with the party at resurrection shrines. You can manually resurrect them using Comfort Animal, Revive Animal, or Heal as One.
- Each death earns them a 15% Death Penalty in PvP only.
- In PvE, the instant a pet dies, their owner's skills are disabled for 10...4...3 seconds (depending on their Beast Mastery; see below).
Progression | |
Disabled duration
0 10
1 10
2 9
3 9
4 8
5 8
6 7
7 7
8 6
9 6
10 5
11 5
12 4
13 4
14 3
15 3
16 3
17 2
18 2
19 1
20 1
By default, the animal companion attacks the target that its owner is attacking with a slight delay before it changes to a new target; however, players can control their pets' behavior as detailed below.
The Pet Control panel (pictured) allows a player to control their animal companion. The panel displays a picture of the pet, the pet's health, any skills or effects the pet is under, and the three behavior modes. Unlike heroes and henchmen, pets cannot be controlled using flags.
The panel is off by default when you enter an explorable area; it can be toggled on/off by clicking the number beside the pet's name in the party window.
The three behavior modes are:
- Attack: When activated, the pet locks onto your target, and will attack it as long as it's in aggro range. If the target dies, moves out of range, or is reselected, the pet returns to Guard or Heel mode, whichever it was in before it entered Attack mode.
- Guard: The pet moves to and attacks the same target as its owner, when the target is within range. (Casters will find this range is slightly less than casting/wand range, so they might have to take a step or two closer to the target before the pet will engage.)
- Heel: The pet will not attack in this mode; if it is distant, it will return immediately to the owner's side.
Pet name
Players can name their pet by using a special command: /petname [name] or /namepet [name]. If no name is specified, the name will be reset to the default of the pet's evolution and species (e.g. "Hearty Phoenix"). Pets controlled by your heroes cannot be named. Pet names must be 3-12 characters and may only consist of letters and (non-consecutive) spaces.
A pet automatically evolves as it levels up, and its specific evolution depends on the kind of fighting it gains experience from. Average evolutions go from Unevolved to Elder, but pets usually evolve from the defensive Playful to Hearty or from the offensive Aggressive to Dire. The easiest way to get a pet of the desired evolution is to unlock all possible evolutions by death leveling the animal in the Zaishen Menagerie.
Evolution effects
Evolution chart
- In the wild, it is difficult to evolve an aggressive pet into an elder and nearly impossible to evolve a playful one into an elder.
- Some reports indicate that it is possible to evolve mid-level pets into Elder pets, but there is not much data available.
- Heroes' pets evolve in the same way.
- The pet's evolution may also be affected by the damage dealt to its owner.
Armor and health
Animals have base armor of level*3+20 and base Health of level*20+80. Thus all level 20 pets have 80 AL. Elder pets have 480 HP and no damage bonus, Hearty Pets have 540 HP (480+60) but deal reduced damage, while Dire Pets have only 420 HP (480-60) but deal increased damage.
Animals are naturally infused against the Mursaat's Spectral Agony and have a 33% damage reduction in PvE (since the August 6, 2009 update).
Amount of damage
The multiplier for a pet's base damage is determined by its level and its owner's Beast Mastery. Species makes no difference.
Pets can inflict critical hits, but unlike weapons, they do not inflict maximum damage before the multiplier. The damage multiplier for an animal companion's critical hits is not known, but is suspected to be approximately √2 before rounding.
Since the August 6, 2009 update, pets have a +33% damage modifier in PvE on top of the values stated below.
Evolution | Hearty | Playful | Elder | Aggressive | Dire |
Damage range | 15-35 | 17-? | 17-41 | 18-? | 20-46 |
non-critical damage range | 15-25 | 17-27 | 17-29 | 18-30 | 20-32 |
Estimated critical damage range | 21-35 | 24-38 | 24-41 | 25-42 | 28-46 |
Observed critical damage range | ?-35 | ?-? | ?-41 | ?-? | 26-46 |
Average (mean) damage1 | 21.1 | ? | 24.4 | ? | 28.1 |
- Average damage is based on the data in this thread. [1]
- Note: Damage is calculated for 12 Beast Mastery and a level 20 animal companion
Types of damage
Most pets deal slashing damage, but some deal piercing damage. The White Moa deals piercing damage except when Dire, at which point it deals slashing damage. The following table presents the various types of pets, organized by the type of damage they deal.
Slashing | Piercing | Fire | Notes |
- It is possible to death level a pet.
- Pets still gain experience when they are dead, and/or out of compass range.
- A pet can gain experience even while its owner is dead, and thus achieve a higher level than its owner (though it can be easily surpassed).
- Pets grow in size as they level up, but the difference only displays after changing zones.
- Pet attacks and shouts only work if the pet is in party range of the caster.
- Heroes' pets will inherit the same combat mode as their owner, unless you manually change it after setting the hero's behavior. Unlike heroes, you cannot control pets using flags.
- For players in pre-Searing Ascalon, or who are neither primary nor secondary rangers, or who are in PvP missions without Death Penalty, skills are not disabled when their pet dies.
- The Black Bear deals less damage per second than all other pets because it routinely stops to activate its Brutal Mauling skill, though this allows it to benefit from some Paragon skills.
- Also see the Charmable animal page, a list of pet species by campaign and location.
NPCs that have pets
Certain NPCs bring their own pets, including:
NPC Pet Species Location(s) Aurora Hector Crab Jade Sea Zho Onyx Black Moa Norn Fighting Tournament (despite Zho's unfortunate history with the species) Sujun Ling Wong Panda during The Red Frog Daky Squeakers Jahai Rat Heroes' Ascent
NPCs with non-charmable companions
Some NPCs are accompanied by non-charmable animals that follow them like pets, but are simply ally NPCs:
NPC Companion Species Location(s) Old Mac Joe Devourer Kryta Master Seeker Nathaniel Snow Snow Wolf Griffon's Mouth Cheswick Oink Warthog Gates of Kryta Shadow Carlotta Moss Spider Maguuma Jungle, War in Kryta Danika Sheena
BrutusWallows Echovald Forest Nehdukah Pork Chop the Impressive Warthog Plains of Jarin Nicholas Sandford
Nicholas the TravelerProfessor Yakkington Dolyak Pre-searing
Changes weekly in post searing
Bosses with pets
The following ranger bosses are always accompanied by their pets:
External links
- Video of locations of Prophecies pets
- Video of locations of Factions pets 1
- Video of locations of Factions pets 2
- Video of locations of Nightfall pets
- Video of Powerleveling a pet


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Thanks! It also used to be serrated so I turned it into a plain edge. To quote Family guy "It's seen some things man, and some stuff"
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I completely agree with 13aphomet -
But I would add the higher quality Persistance into that specification too alongside the Tennacious - I just got my first ever Persistance and it is terrific as it is but if it were higher spec steel, with the wire pocket clip and in (almost) any other colour other than black G10 and I would genuinely buy several.
+1 for a compression lock military
I'll play...native 3.5 with s90v blade, matte carbon fiber handle and handle with same/similar form-factor as resident native. Thinking along the lines of what the caly 3.5 is to the caly 3, size-wise.
I'd love if they bring the barong back. Also an Endura model that locks at an angle like the Kabar TDI folder.
I'd love to see the Stretch offered in CPM-M4 also a Cricket in ZDP-189 and BRG FRN would be pretty nifty. As others have stated a Tenacious in a better blade steel would make a grand knife, however I wouldn't be totally opposed to it being imported to keep the price low as long as they keep quality up to snuff.
New Caly Jr. Made in the U.S.
- Wire clip
- FRCP hand scales (powdered blue like Stretch II)
This model would satisfy many Spydie fans who want to have the Caly 3 back. Additionally, it opens up the platform to enjoy the latest American steels like S90V, 20CP, 3V, etc. Also, Golden could utilize the same bushing system used in the Native 5.
How about a Ti Frame Lock Tenacious with better blade steel and a low rider clip?
And Blue G-10 on the non-lock side.
A Tenacious, Persistence, and Resilience flipper
^^^ Flipper Frame Locks!
A Sharpmaker base (base only) with 2 additional sets of angles. Without putting a lot of thought into it, I'd suggest a 12 deg and an 18 deg. That would give us 4 different angles to use with the two Sharpmaker bases. Newer steels with more toughness and edge-holding ability seem to be calling for a new sharpening paradigm to go along wth the tried-and-true 30 deg and 40 deg settings.
I've suggested this before and it hasn't gone anywhere, but I'd really rather see this than a new knife model. I'm not gonna stop using the Sharpmaker, so I'd like to see it become more versatile for the different steels and edge grinds that I currently have.
Regards, Dale
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." - Will Rogers 1879-1935
RIP Riley, Molly, and Murphy... well done lads! AMOR AETERNUS
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Totally agree, flipper frame lock with pretty much any blade design would be a winner IMO. The one thing that makes spydercos fun knives is the multiple ways to open and close them, controlled thumbhole, thumbhole flick, finger flick, spydie drop etc... add a flipper opening to it = hours of fun
Plus the flipper could act as a guard when closing the tenacious/persistence/resilience series. Less thumb guillotine incidents.
Lotta suggestions. thanx for the thoughts.
I've got to check in with my backwards ideas about knives. I'd love to see some knives with steels such as O-1 @ rc 60-61, W2 @ 60-62, 52100 @ 62, Cruwear @ 62-63. Of these none except O-1 are being used in folding production knives ( GEC, 1 model only, no lock).
I'm sick of 1095 and D2. Any of these steels can out do 1095, and most can D2 in everything except corrosion resistance. All of them give much better, more stable edges than any of the typically seen stainless steels, including the new "super" steels. Sharpness is a relative thing when comparing steels like 52100, or W2 to the better stainless steels like Elmax or M390. They are in different categories. IMO, Cruwear can hold it's own wear resistance wise wqith Elmax and M390 when at rc 62-63, and the stainless's at rc 60, or whatever is possible on a production scale.
Still, I acknowledge I'm in the minority when it comes to non stainless steels. People seem to think the rust monster will eat their knives overnight, and there will be nothing left a year later. ( I have two knives from the 40's in my rotation both only with what markings were already on the blades when I got them, nothing more)
Sal, I still hope to see a cruwear folder somewhere, somehow. I'll keep my fingers crossed but won't be holding my breath.
How about a production version of the Kevin Wilkins Ghostdog Pup(or Ghostdog, but that thing is enormous!)?
I really think the Wilkins-designed Leafstorm never got the attention it deserved
edit: Some new handle colors on the Junior would be awesome as well
Last edited by Skywalker1; 07-21-2012 at 12:25 PM.
Fluted Ti PM2 - Elmax/M4
oh heavens..
First, i would like to see a Military with a Ti lock side and some random different g10 scales or even a grey g10 or anything. Maybe even Ctek material also use whatever blade steel, preferably either M390 or CTS-XHP
Also make a fixed blade version of this knive with a tiger striped blade and different handle materials.
Make a Bigger style Kukri kinda like the one made before With a 5 inch blade and s30v with foliage handles
Scorpius with different handle would be cool. My preference would be FRN, but most you would go for G10 which is also cool. And don't rule out the etched stainless either.
I'd like to see a Delica variant. FFG, compression lock and wire clip. Steel could stay VG10. Maybe a new sprint with G10 scales.
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Sunday, January 27, 2008
Raspberry-Lemon Muffins
For the January coffee hours, I had, so far, made two different kinds of coffee cakes and one kind of scone, so it seemed that it had to be muffins this week. Jim almost forgot to take pictures of these, so he had to swoop the plate off the table and take some pictures before they were eaten. I made a dozen regular-sized muffins and another dozen adorable mini-muffins with a single raspberry on top. (The mini-muffins were all eaten before the regular ones were, so I never got any pictures of them.)
Every year I bake muffins at least once, and every year, I realize that muffins are actually people's least favorite treat. They like them fine, but they don't pounce on them. I actually liked these muffins myself, and would make them again, and most of them did get eaten, but no one demanded the recipe.
In case you would like the recipe, it's available on epicurious.com and on smittenkitchen.
These are buttermilk muffins with a lemon-sugar mixture--the zest of two lemons stirred into about a half-cup of sugar--added to the batter, and raspberries placed artfully on top of the muffins. The epicurious.com version also sprinkles some of the lemon-sugar mixture on top of the muffins after they're baked. I used this version because I thought the lemon-sugar topping would make them a little different than your average muffin.
I think this was the right choice, although, as I said, nobody exclaimed, "Wow! Crunchy lemon sugar on top of mellow buttermilk muffins studded with fresh raspberries! Amazing!" But maybe they were just being reserved.
8 comments:
- Judy said...
Hmmm they look wonderful to me...makes my mouth water.. We are on a diet here..so all of your breads look great..but they also do..even before we started the diet...
- Melinda said...
That is a curious observation, Marie!
I wonder why? They really are a cupcake without frosting.
To really test your theory you need to make muffins with frosting and see if people go mad and ask for the recipe. If they do, then there is something in frosting that makes people go wild.
They look perfectly delicious from here! - 2:11 AM
Your muffins look awesome. I love Dorie Greenspan's technique when using zest & sugar in muffins. She rubs the 2 together for a minute to infuse the sugar with the zest. It really brings out the flavor and smells incredible. besides - it's fun to do :)
- jini said...
they do look scrumptious marie. next time just make minis....maybe people feel piggie eating a whole muffin, but i bet they'd eat two or three of the minis. being piggie myself, i'd go for the three! :)
- breadbasketcase said...
I hate diets. I seem to be on a permanent diet, which I also seem to break every day. Honestly, I would rather eat the muffins than be on a diet, but I wish you luck on yours!
Do you think people would eat cupcakes at 9:30 a.m.? I think of cupcakes as being in the same category as liquor--if you consume them before noon, it means you're in trouble.
I did mush the zest and sugar together with a fork, but using your hands would be much better. I want to get a Dorie Greenspan cookbook.
You are very nice to offer up the excuse of piggishness, but this same crowd devours the giant-sized cinnamon raised doughnuts that we buy, so I don't think that's their problem. - 5:46 PM
- Melinda said...
You kill me!
- The Days said...
Call me strange, then, because I *would* have gobbled these up! They look delicious!!!
- breadbasketcase said...
I don't know what you're talking about. ;-)
Not strange at all! Just a person of good taste. - 9:40 PM


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Hispanic Access Foundation Announces Continued Partnership With H&R Block; Program to Educate Spanish-Speaking Taxpayers Expands to Rio Grande Valley
Aug 08, 2011, 08:00 ET from Hispanic Access Foundation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Hispanic Access Foundation has announced it will continue its partnership with H&R Block, the world's largest tax services provider, to launch the next phase of its campaign "Preparate Para Un Futuro Mejor" (Prepare Yourself for a Better Future) to educate Spanish-speaking taxpayers about tax issues affecting where they live, work and congregate. The effort kicked-off August 8 and will expand its focus to Hispanics in the Rio Grande Valley.
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HAF and H&R Block will work with faith and community leaders throughout the Rio Grande Valley to discuss tax topics, promote informational seminars called Tax Talks and participate in community events.
"Hispanics, particularly those with limited English proficiency, need access to quality information in their language and to bilingual tax experts to help build their understanding about taxes," said Maite Arce, executive director of HAF. "With bilingual offices throughout the Rio Grande Valley, H&R Block is an ideal partner to help this population."
The program's goal is to increase Hispanics' knowledge of the key elements that are critical to understand and consider when filing a tax return. These elements include the benefits of establishing an accurate tax history in the U.S. and how a tax return is an important tool when building a financial plan.
"Hispanics have a unique set of issues they deal with when it comes to taxes that are confusing and easy to overlook," Arce said. "Through tax education we can help position them for greater long-term financial success."
For more information about the local events, call us toll-free at 1-800-206-9096 or visit http://hispanicaccess.org/events.
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Hispanic Access Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to promote responsible citizenship, educational attainment, and active engagement in the improvement of the health, environment, and financial well-being of Hispanic families throughout the United States. Working with and through our strategic partnerships with faith and community organizations, we are dedicated to providing greater access to vital information and community resources to the U.S. Hispanic population to improve their health and quality of life. For more information visit www.hispanicaccess.org.
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Perth: Feb 3, 2013
A scintillating century from George Bailey and another five wicket haul for Mitchell Starc helped Australia take a 2-0 lead with a victory by 54 runs in the second ODI against West Indies at Perth on Sunday.
Chasing 267, the visitors were rocked by in-form Starc who picked up two wickets in his first over.
Starc went on a rampage as he picked up his third in the eighth over to reduce the West Indies to 33 for three.
Opener Kieran Powell and Dwayne Bravo brought their side back into the chase with a 126-run stand for the fourth wicket. But Glenn Maxwell, the new million-dollar boy of the Indian Premier League, struck to give his side a vital breakthrough when he sent back Bravo.
A couple of overs later, Starc came back to get rid of Powell as West Indies were struggling at 166 for five.
The lower middle-order failed to pull things back and the visitors were eventually bundled out for 212.
Earlier, Bailey helped Australia reach 266 for seven against West Indies in the second ODI at Perth.
Winning the toss and electing to field, the West Indies captain Darren Sammy was rewarded early for his decision as Kemar Roach got rid of opener Usman Khawaja in the fourth over. Khawaja played an uppish flick, only for Powell to take a wonderful diving catch to send back the youngster to the pavilion.
Next to go was Aaron Finch, courtesy another sharp catch as Darren Bravo plucked one out of thin air at
cover position. Phil Hughes was starting to look good but Captain Sammy dismissed him in the 13th over to reduce Australia to 56 for three.
An over later, Dwayne uprooted Michael Clarke's middle stump. Australia were further redused to 98 for six in the 24th over.
James Faulkner and George Bailey put on a vital partnership of 100 runs to resurrect Australia's innings.
Bailey went on to score 125, an innings laced with 10 fours and four sixes.
For West Indies, captain Darren Sammy, who was snapped up by the Hyderabad Sun Risers in the ongoing auctions, was the pick of the bowlers with figures of three for 48.
Bailey and Mitchell Johnson put on a quick-fire stand of 68 runs in 34 balls. Bailey went on to score 25 runs off the final over with one four and three sixes to take Australia to 266 for seven in 50 overs.
Brief Score: Australia 266 for 7 in 50 overs (George Bailey 125*, James Faulkner 39; Darren Sammy 3 for 48) beat West Indies 212 in 50 overs (Kieran Powell 83, Dwayne Bravo 45; Mitchell Starc 5 for 32)


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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Review (360)
As RPG loving gamers, we live in a post-Skyrim world. Its a world where new titles can't compete, but they may attempt to single out one aspect and try and implement it better than Bethesda's opus. They can try to craft more intuitive combat or a more focused story. What no one is capable of doing any time soon though is competing with the sheer breadth and depth of gameplay, the volume of content or the sheer size and quality of the game world. With Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, the developers (38 Studios and Big Huge Games) have been very vocal about why their game is unique and how it differs from other similar titles like Skyrim or even Fable. They are wise to do so because in direct competition with any of these games Amalur pales in comparison.
While many seemed to greatly enjoy it, I found the demo of Amalur to be genuinely awful. Once you play the game proper you realise quickly that although it starts slowly it certainly isn't as uninspired or ugly as it initially seems. Despite the fact that it improves as it progresses, this is not a game full of great new ideas or innovative gameplay systems though. Every single aspect of the game feels familiar, safe and somewhat pedestrian.
The story behind the development of the game is an interesting one. Originally intended to be an MMORPG developed as a pro baseball players hobby project, it changed form several times. With the recruitment of RPG veteran Ken Rolston it found some direction and gained the "Reckoning" suffix. With many of the key members of the team that made Oblivion in place, hopes were high that Amalur would both be a success in its own right and also be the foundation of a new franchise that would spawn sequels and even an MMORPG further down the line.
And had Amalur appeared a few years ago response would probably have been more positive. In the competitive RPG scene of 2012 though it looks dated, tired and very ordinary. Skyrim, Witcher 2 and even the games in the Fable series all look better and offer up richer worlds to explore with more interesting gameplay systems to experiment with.
The game looks most similar to Fable, albeit with a much rougher, plainer visual style. In fact, in this hardware generation where big releases seldom disappoint in their visuals, Amalur is genuinely ugly in places. I struggled immensely to get my avatar to look like anything but a cartoonish pirate. Enemy design is even worse with hackneyed genre stereotypes rarely raising much interest. Environments can look pretty good when they are of the bright forest or quaint village types, but swamps and dungeon's look as dull as they sound. The game seems to be going for a stylised, cartoonish visual look similar to Warcraft, but this isn't applied consistently. Worst of all, the game has some spurting blood effects during combat and cut scenes which stand out a mile and look like they were retrofitted into the game late in the development cycle to make it more "adult". The overall result is a game that can look passable one minute and painfully amateurish the next.
The immersion breaking visuals aren't helped by your mute character and the stilted dialogue. While there are some clever ruminations on the nature of fate in the surprisingly interesting story, its hard to care when its delivered by a character standing completely still and talking to you in often poorly voiced dialogue and directed at your impassive, mute avatar who looks faintly bored during every dramatic twist and turn of the plot. Character interaction is done via the standard radial menu, with a good option, a bad one and a request for more information being the depressingly predictable options during every scene.
From moment to moment you will be doing all the things you would expect to do in a game from the people that made Oblivion. Picking locks, collecting loot, persuading people and upgrading items takes up most of your time when you're not fighting enemies in caves or dungeons or sewers. Most of these operate like cut-price versions of their Oblivion equivalents, with the lock picking being the most pointless of the lot. Why they took away the vibration when operating the lock pick is a mystery, and even when the lock pick breaks it simply disappears rather visually snap in two.
Thats not to say every aspect of the game is terrible. While the accents of the different races include bad Irish and Scottish voice actors, its nice to see that they are based on ancient myths rather than lifted wholesale from Tolkein. As I said earlier, the central concept of the story is that you are the only person in the world without a fate, and this actually feeds into the gameplay mechanics in a meaningful way as well as being an inherently cool concept.
The combat has been lauded by the developers as the one big advance, and in truth they have managed to make it fun and immediate. Its fast paced and a little button mash-y, but there are real differences between the weapon configurations you can choose. In much the same way as Fable, it encourages you to create a multi-skilled character who can fight in melee, at range and with magic. Its also possible to re-spec your character almost at will and as such experimentation is encouraged. Its not as deep as something like Bayonetta or the Arkham Games (or even God of War), but its still better than what you would expect in most RPG games of its type.
There's also a lot of clever design throughout the game. The menus are ugly but very responsive and the interface is easy to navigate and quick to tab through. Skyrim developers take note. Neat little touches abound. For example, you can mark items you don't want as "junk", then sell all your junk with one button press when you meet a vendor. When you save your game it doesn't pause the action; you can back out of the menu and the little "saving" icon will still be displayed, but you can keep playing with no pause to the action. Finally, your loot is colour coded like in an MMORPG and this makes it easier to pick out the powerful items.
The loot is actually the main driving force as the game progresses. At its best it's most reminiscent of Torchlight as you collect ridiculous amounts of "stuff" which you can then quickly sell or wear. There are times when you are acquiring powerful weapons and exploring the nicer areas of the world it can have the same compulsive, mindless but soothing appeal.
So in the end Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a strange game. Its exactly the sort of title that industry pundits say don't exist any more: a mid range title of middling quality that's neither a AAA release or an indie darling. Its a Fisher Price Oblivion, a "My First RPG" experience that gets many of the fundamentals right but fails to add anything truly new or exciting. Its hard to see who you could recommend it to because you could spend sixty hours with it and you wouldn't hate it, but you wouldn't remember it either. If you love RPG's, there's simply too many better options out there.
The suffix shouldn't have been "Reckoning", it should have been "irrelevant".
5 Epic swords of boredom out of 10
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And just so you know, I'm not really upset that you weren't impressed by Amalur or Dragon Age 2. I love them but you don't, everyone's entitled to their own opinions and that's awesome.
You lie! Dragon Age 2 is my favourite game of all time so that means you are wrong. Dragon Age 2 is awesome. Kingdoms of Amalur is awesome. Skyrim is qlitchy and unfocused. And screw Mass Effect.
What?! You'd rather play Amalur instead of Dragon Age 2? But you gave DA2 a 6/10 meaning it's a better game!! This makes no sense! :p
"My First RPG?" Amalur is a hell of a lot more of an RPG than anything Bioware has put out in the past few years. It's way deeper and much more interesting and fun to play then Mass Effect. Fable is Babys first RPG, Mass Effect is babys first RPG, not Amalur. Hell, Mass Effect 3 even lets baby skip the RPG bits if it gets to overwhelming.
Amalur isn't one of those mid-range games, Risen or Divinity are mid-range titles, Amalur is most certinly AAA in my eyes. I`m having a more enjoyable time with it then Skyrim.
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I was thinking so much about the technical aspects I forgot to mention in my last post that I've changed the design.
I had been using a cropped version of the excellent photo of the clock at the Musée d'Orsay by Yves Lorson pretty much since the site launched back in May 2008. However a while ago Yves changed the license for the photo from a Creative Commons Attribution License to "all rights reserved". I looked in to the matter, and the license which was in place when I made the cropped would continue to apply, but I didn't feel comfortable continuing this situation especially as it wasn't so clear as to how it would affect me using the photo in different ways in the future. I tried to contact Yves, but got no reply. So I've made a new logo using Inkscape, an open source SVG editor.
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It's a pretty common shot to take; there are plenty other versions still freely available on a creative-commons search of Flickr, if you still want one.
I like the new logo, though. The functional straightforwardness fits well with the mundanity of shopping, and the clear, simple focus of the site.
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North Carolina State University is taking tips on its next strawberry breeding projects directly from end-users in the foodservice category — Johnson & Wales University culinary instructors and students.
Led by Mark Allison, a Johnson & Wales chef instructor, a group of culinary students will help N.C. State breeders identify characteristics culinary professionals crave in strawberries, considering flavor, color texture and size. Led by Jerermy Pattison, strawberry researcher and breeder, the N.C. State Plants for Human Health Institute will work on a strawberry variety that incorporates the suggestions.
In return, N.C. State's plant breeders, strawberry growers and representatives from the North Caroline Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services will give the chefs a look into the production process for strawberries and the produce industry.
"The culinary industry looks for superior flavor and quality," Allison said in a news release. "We're teaching our students to seek out the best quality products. By working with N.C. State we connect our students with both researchers and farmers across the state."
The $200,000 project, titled the N.C. Strawberry Project, is funded by Golden LEAF Foundation, a nonprofit organization with the goal of funding initiatives that strengthen North Carolina's economy. It is scheduled to last a year.
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Paranoia: Destroying Lives
Delusional (Paranoid) Disorder
Delusions are firmly held beliefs that are untrue, not shared by others in the culture, and not easily modifiable. This form of paranoia can be more severe and debilitating than the previous one. Here are the 5 main types of delusions that this sort of character endures: Persecution
A person with paranoid personality disorder might believe that his colleagues are making jokes at his own expense, while a delusional paranoid will believe the whole world is plotting a master plan to persecute him.
I've got to admit, this delusion occurs more frequently in women than in men. But there are definitely instances where men also become irrationally jealous and accusatory.
Erotic delusions
These are usually the stalkers of the world. They believe that they are romantically in love with someone of higher stature or fame.
Delusions of grandeur
Well, we all experience this once or twice in our lifetimes (okay, maybe it's not a delusion then). In all seriousness, these are people who believe they have incredible powers and influence on others (they can heal the sick, bring about peace, rule a nation, etc...).
Somatic delusions
In other words, hypochondriacs. These are people who believe that there is always something wrong with their health and bodies, even if they're perfectly healthy.
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Individuals with paranoid schizophrenia commonly have extremely bizarre delusions or hallucinations, almost always following a specific theme. Sometimes they hear voices that others cannot hear or believe that their thoughts are being controlled or broadcast aloud. After a while, they begin to feel as if they are prisoners in their own heads. This can lead to other serious mental problems.your lifestyle, your mind
Certain people are more prone to paranoia than others. It is commonly believed that people who live and work in high-stress environments are more likely to develop paranoid thoughts. Such people could be immigrants, minority groups, prisoners of war and veterans, police detectives, politicians, lawyers, and teachers.It is important to remember that paranoia can also be caused by genetic factors. Stress can sometimes simply be the trigger.
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Earlier today I 100%ed Katawa Shoujo, the first visual novel I've ever had a genuine interest in after seeing it on Day[9]'s Metadating show a week back. While it's a game with fantastic relatable characters, solid writing and a pretty great premise however truth be told these weren't the things that hooked me. The thing that hooked me was that Day[9] and crew actually had genuine interest in not only playing the game for the show but also playing more of it beyond the 2 hours of the show. That's what got me to download it (it's free), that's what got me in the door. That's what got me over the fact that up until now I would never have imagined myself ever playing a Visual Novel or even being interested in one. I hope what I say here might inspire others to do the same.
This "game" ended up hitting me harder than any book, game, film or show I've seen in the last year. And I played Walking Dead. And I read the Steve Jobs Biography. Nothing made me more emotionally invested and, ultimately, more introspective this year. I related to characters more reading/playing this than I have done anywhere else all year. Even real life. Especially real life. Parts of this game make me wonder if I'm doing everything wrong. It makes me think about death, the future, insecurities, communication, everything really. I don't know. That's the end of that thought. I just don't know.
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Game of Thrones Ascent, the Facebook game being developed by Distruptor Beam, has now entered open beta. While it is not an official launch yet, anyone can play the game now. There may still be a few bugs to iron out, but usually at this stage, the game is nearly complete. For those unfamiliar with the game, here is a brief description:
In Game of Thrones Ascent players will lead the life of a noble during the time of upheaval as portrayed in the books and the series thus experiencing a new type of game that unites both story and strategy. Players will claim their birthright by choosing which of the great houses they'll swear allegiance to, securing their holdings, developing their lands and personal reputation, and assigning sworn swords to quests–while forging alliances with new friends and much more!
Much more information about the game and its mechanics can be found at its official site. Or you can just jump in and start playing.
Winter Is Coming: I was a part of the closed beta, so I've been able to sample the game a little already. Some brief initial impressions are after the break…
I'm not really a big fan of Facebook games in general. But I found myself enjoying this game. The basic gist is that you are lord of a small holdfast and you have to grow in power and influence. At the early levels, there are a series of quests you have to complete. These quests start your story in Westeros and help you begin building your buildings and acquiring resources. Through these quests you also hire your first sellsword and send them out on adventures for you. This seems to be the main thrust of the game. Managing your resources and completing quests with your sellswords. There is a little more to it than that, but that is the backbone of the game. I haven't advanced too far into the game, but it appears to be pretty deep. I could see people really getting into this game.
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ProClips are ordered on request due to the large range of vehicles that are supported. There is generally a lead-time of 7-14 days for these items. You will be informed of any extended delays.
The ProClip is specific to your vehicle - please see the instructions below for determining the ProClip that you require.
Proclips can be purchased on their own as spares or separates HERE.
The Brodit Pipe Mount is a simple, low tech solution that presents a Brodit mounting platform, compatible with all Brodit Passive holders, from an available surface such as a pipe, handle or rail.
You can quickly attach and remove the Pipe Mount where it is required. With 4 pre-drilled holes, a handset-specific Brodit holder can be screwed into place creating a portable mounting solution around your offices, warehouse or site.
Alternatively, you can leave the Pipe Mount in place and combine it with the MoveClip, which allows for the quick and simple transference of diffrerent Brodit holders without the need for screwing them in place. Perfect if your workforce utiltise their own devices and holders or you have more than one of your own handsets in regular use.
Pipe Mounts are available in conjunction with a Passive Holder in the options above or as a separate product HERE.
Sometimes it may not be suitable to have your holder screwed directly onto the Proclip. Perhaps you have more than one device in regular use, or the vehicle is shared by others with different handsets.
In these situations, you should consider the Move Clip. This screw onto the Proclip just like the standard holders, and offers a secure platform for swiftly attaching and removing holders. You can even use the Move Clip with portable Pipe Mount for a truly versatile "on-the-move" mounting solution.
The Move Clip 215503 can be ordered separately HERE.
When you place your order on the Clove website you will be asked to state the item code of the ProClip Mount that you require. To determine the ProClip that you need, click here to visit Brodit's website on the link below and follow these instructions:
If you are unable to use the link you can just go to Brodit's website www.brodit.com and go onto their search page, or contact Clove Technology for assistance on 01202 200 or email us:email@example.com
The ProClip is specific to your vehicle rather than your handset. The holder (Active or Passive) is specific to your Apple iPhone 6s. When you purchase a Brodit holder, you can follow the instructions above to select the ProClip that is needed for your car.
Your Brodit holder and ProClip will be delivered together. The ProClip is securely mounted to the vent of your car and the holder is then attached to the ProClip. Your smartphone is then placed within the holder (it is quite a tight fit) which holds it very securely for even the bumpiest of journeys.
If it is your first time ordering a Brodit holder, you will most likely need a ProClip. The only reason you would not need one is if you already have a ProClip installed from the purchase of a previous Brodit holder, or if you already have a similar clip in place that the holder could be mounted to.
No, the Active and Passive holders listed above are specific to the iPhone 6s. However, if you install the required ProClip within your car and then change your handset, you can purchase a new Brodit Holder without a ProClip and use the one that is already installed.
The Active holder has a charger built into it and is supplied with a power adaptor that is plugged into the cigarette lighter socket of your car. When you place your iPhone 6s within the holder, it is connected to the microUSB connection and will begin charging.
The Passive holder is not supplied with a power adaptor and cannot be used to charge your phone - it simply mounts it to the vent. However, if you have your own car charger, it can be connected to the handset for charging - the Passive holder does not obstruct the charging port on your device.
Whether you are using an Active holder or a Passive holder with your handset, it is mounted to the car with the ProClip in the same way.
No it is a very snug fit between the Brodit holder and your smartphone so if your Apple iPhone 6s has a case or cover on it, it will be too large to fit in the holder.


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Fried Sweet Plantains
Nom!! It's hard to not like sweet plantains. If you're not familiar with plantains, they're like a heartier version of bananas – they're usually a bit bigger and the skin is a bit tougher to peel and they are slightly less sweet. They're also delicious as you can bring out their sweetness by cooking them and caramelizing the sugar in them. They also don't fall apart unlike bananas when cooked.
I made these simple pan fried sweet plantain strips to go with some slow cooker pork. They went perfect together.
Get some sweet plantains (these are yellow ones and in fact, the blacker the outside of the plantains, the sweeter they are!). Peel them by chopping off the ends and then peeling the skin off with your hands (it's a bit more difficult than banana skin).
Slice the plantains into thin strips. I chopped each plantain into 3 chunks and then sliced each chunk into 4 thin strips.
Place 4 tablespoons of coconut oil into a frying pan on a low heat. Add in the plantain strips so that they're not overlapping.
Let the plantains cook gently on a low heat for 10-15 minutes and then flip them.
Cook gently for around 30-40 minutes until they're soft and golden (it'll take less time if you're using sweeter plantains, i.e., they're really black on the outside).
- 2 ripe plantains
- coconut oil for frying
- Peel the plantains and cut into 3 chunks lengthwise. Thinly slice each chunk to form long thin strips (not round slices).
- Place 4 tablespoons of coconut oil into pan on low heat.
- Place the plantains strips into the pan and cook gently.
- Turn the plantain strips after 10-15 minutes and cook the other side.
- Keep cooking and turning for 30-40 minutes until the plantains are soft.


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Who knew 16-year old Miley Cyrus could be so–trendy??
Well, teen bubble gum pop isn't exactly the coolest kid on the block, but Hannah Montana is the first person I've noticed hyping up a new killer trend.
In a recent episode of her hit Disney show, Miley was seen as Hannah Montana sporting a pair of kick-ass Doc Martens in bright neon yellow.
Even if you don't think you could pull of this hipster shoes in such a loud color, you should still know that the new classic 1460 model is now being showcased in a variety of cool colors like yellow, white, and red.
You should also know that the kicks are going through a cool, new collaboration. The Fashionista blog reports that Comptoir des Cotonniers are taking the shoes on for their first-ever collaboration, kicking it up a notch with gray boots in a light gray Palantino leather.
Guess collaborations with Jean-Paul Gautier, Yohji Yamamoto, and Raf Simons weren't enough for the classic footwear brand.
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–Simona Kogan
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I am thinking about getting one of the MBAs. I have read a few reviews on Cnet complaining about screen breaking. So just wondering..... For those that work & travel extensively with your MBA, three questions: 1. how long have you had it? 2. your comments on durability? 3. how do you protect it while traveling, if at all? I appreciate your time guys! Thanks.
I travel with my 13" ultimate MBA every week, and it is predictably very durable. I've been traveling non-stop since I got it around Christmas. If you're worried about whether it will get flimsy after a while, there is no need to worry. The hinge is strong, and hey, it's made out of aluminum. The keyboard keys will eventually show wear, but that's about it. The best part is that the battery life allows you to use it while you're at the airport and then during the flight with plenty of juice left over. I spend about an hour using it at the airport and then use it for a four hour flight...to watch movies. I have a Brenthaven laptop bag/briefcase that I put it into without any sleeve.
1. I've had it since November, about a week after it was released. 2. As durable as any other laptop honestly. I've travelled extensively in the past few months for interviews, on cross country flights, in the car, etc. I've had it fly out of the passenger seat when braking suddenly. Survived without a dent. 3. I have a leather book case which has protected it from scratches. There is a moving part in the laptop, the fan, so it's not completely immune to damage while running.
I ordered mine just after it was released. Too new for cases I took it on a 12 day cruise to many islands and countries. I encountered no problems and found it very useful. I'm still waiting for a sleeve to my liking before the next trip.
I have been taking it to school with me every day since we got back from christmas break. I simply put it in the sleeve case from sfbags.com and throw it in my backpack, and have encountered no problems thusfar.
Same here - I've traveled with many notebooks in my career - 1.6M miles in the air. This is a durable as anything I've traveled with in the past, if not more so.
I travel 40+ weeks a year, and have had my loaded 13.3 since it came out. I carry it in the laptop section of my Timbuk2 bag with a RadTech screensavrz, which prevents my keys from pressing into the screen when running through the airport. I do not use a case and it is still pristine. Best travel laptop in my opinion.
Hmm, looks pretty good so far, no complaints. Thanks for all the great info!! Please keep it coming though
truly tragic story Two weeks ago I took my 13" MBA into a store to show the salesman a picture of the piece of stovepipe I wanted. I made the purchase, loaded the material into my truck, and headed home. Half a mile down the road I realized my MBA was not in my bookbag (I was a career teacher), so I took a u-turn to go back and get it. It wasn't in the store. Retracing my steps, I realized that I had left it on the toolbox in the truckbed and driven off. When I got back to the intersection where I had turned around, I saw it lying on the other side of the highway. I made a second u-turn, stopped traffic, scooped up the roadkill MBA, and went back to the truck cursing my stupidity. I'm not sure if anyone actually drove over it or not, but it clearly had at least bounced several times after being flung off the toolbox. Amazingly, it started right up as normal. The screen didn't work; it was all ink-blue and white, but not actually broken. And when I connected it to a video projector at school, it worked fine. I started to sell it as-was, but the Genius Bar fellow said he could replace the whole top, top case, and bottom case for $750. It was painful (I've always thought stupidity should cause physical pain. It certainly did in this case), but I paid. I'm filling out some forms in hopes that American Express's 90-day protection against theft or accidental damage will reimburse me for the repair. I'm also writing this post on my MBA, which looks and works exactly like it did the moment I first took it out of its box. It's a very tough machine. I normally carry it in a padded Brenthaven bag that opens from the end, inside my bookbag, rather than on top of my toolbox.
Steve, I feel sorry about your mishap, but in the end, $750 is not so bad. We all make mistakes and loose money one way or another. I had a friend who totaled his BMW when he fell asleep, he had just removed the full coverage insurance since he had just paid it off. Luckily he wasn't hurt. So the moral is don't be hard on yourself, learn what you can and move on. Anyway, glad the machine survived somewhat, would've been much cooler if you had said it got run over by a hummer or something.
MacbookAir screen crack Hi, I just got my MBA in December, and so excited and so happy with it however, recently i traveled to London, on the flight back - transit to Singapore, I checked opened my MBA and found the LCD screen has a crack in it!!! I seriously dont know how it happen.. Because i never dropped it, it was in a sleeve, my bag is also padded. I hand carry it, and during the flight I placed it in the overhead compartment.. laying it down in my bag.. no other bags was ontop of it. There's no physical damage, scratch or anything on the cover or inside.. its just a cracking lines on the screen which i can only view when the screen is on.. anyone knows y? I read a few forums saying that Mac wont cover it under warranty.. but i really didnt do anything to it.. i'm so sad.. coz i just had it for 3 months.. isk.. otherwise, I'm really happy with it.. If anybody knows why, please let me know.. coz maybe its pressure or something, so at least when i do get it repaired i know to avoid it.. coz right know i really dont know what causes it... and i most probably need to save again before i can even replace the screen as someone said it will cost half the cost of the MBA!!! <faints!> Thanks all.. -aida
Aida, Sad to hear your story too. I think the best chance of getting it repaired is to take it to an Apple store. An "in person" transaction is always more favorable to the customer, i think. To give you an example, my daughter spilled tea on a macbook, for which I had purchased the extended warranty. I took it to the apple store expecting to pay for the repair, but the girl at the genius bar said they would cover it. Funny thing is, she was super nice, but I had to bring the macbook back the next day because I had not expected to have to back-up my data. I guess it's a good practice anyway. So I took it back the next day and now a guy was helping me at the genius bar and he was very adament about explaining to me that this was not normally covered under warranty and that I should not expect a similar response the next time this happens. So long story to say, visit your apple store and hang around and observe how the different "genius" treat people. The guy that helped me was not really being an a** hole, he was just more likely to follow policy than the girl whom seemed to be much more compassionate. So there you go, try to figure out which "genius" is more compassionate. You seem to have not done anything wrong, and it should be covered under warranty, but the person you are dealing with can still make a difference in getting your MBA repaired. Good luck.
I could see why the screens could crack when carrying them. These are made of Aluminum and probably flex a bit, causing the keys to press into the screen. I knew carrying this in a shoulder bag would result in the laptop resting on my back with all of the contents of my bag pressing on it, so to remedy this I use a keyboard cover. Every time I pull the laptop out of my bag, my Screensaverz has an imprint of all of the keys, which would otherwise be directly on my screen. Here is a pic of what they cover looks like (*pic from RadTech): Again, I think this is the best travel laptop, however its thinness, in my opinion subjects it to a small amount of flex which could damage the screen.
There's plenty of space between the screen and the keys, I wouldn't bother with any screen protection. On 15' MBP on the other hand you definately should use screen proctection.
I travel a lot with it, I have mine in a FoofBag inside a small leather messenger bag (about 1 cm clearance on each side). It's fine. Had it for 2 months now, no issues. Sometimes some warping on the body (it's a very thing laptop after all), but nothing a gentle nudge won't fix.
Get travel insurance next time. I've had my own idiocy paid for more than once. Upgraded my iPhone twice with it. I broke it in HongKong, called the insurance company, they wanted a picture, they got it, 2 days later 650 euro in my bank account. Bought an iPhone 4 and kept the change (200 euro).
Duncan BC to Vancouver BC with a 1.5 hour ferry ride and some hardcore transit in between. Total travel time over 4 hours. Been doing this every weekend for months. Stuff it into my backpack and go. Pull it out when I want to. No marks, no issues. AC power on a ferry is never really "clean" and it works perfect. Battery lasts enough to stream a hockey game over 3g from justin.tv I love my MBA. Power cord isn't as white as it used to be. Windex. Solved.
Thanks IconicM ! yeah i sure hope they'll be nice.. and help me out.. I went to the Apple dealer that sold me the MBA, he was nice, he was also puzzled on how it happened.. but he's not too sure about whether the warranty covers it or not.. still waiting to hear from him.. Thanks Xeperu.. never thought of travel insurance before... will start thinking of it now.. Still waiting to hear from them.. i sure hope it'll be soon and it'll be good news <fingers crossed!> Thanks guys!


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How dentists treat dry sockets.
Tooth socket after extraction.
There's no "cure" for a dry socket (alveolar osteitis) because there's nothing that can be done to rush its now delayed healing process along.
Active treatment is limited to the management and control of symptoms. This is termed "palliative" care.
What a dentist does is take steps that: 1) Help to keep their patient as comfortable as possible and 2) Insure that the socket's healing environment is as favorable as possible.
Never be hesitant to ask for your dentist's help.
As the initial provider of your care (your tooth's extraction), it's your dentist's obligation to provide you with the follow-up assistance you require. And they fully expect that some number of patient's will need this extra attention.
Can you treat a dry socket on your own?
Assuming that you have correctly diagnosed your condition, there are steps that you can take that can help to provide relief.
But a self-treatment approach won't be as comprehensive as the level of care your dentist can provide. (For more information about the how-to's and why-not's of a DIY approach, use this link.)
How do dentists treat dry sockets?
a) The initial evaluation.
As a start, your dentist will first need to establish that it's likely that you do indeed have a dry socket.
- They'll quiz you about the nature of your symptoms and inspect your wound.
- They'll also want to know about the timing of the events you've experienced.
(In most cases, a person's post-extraction healing will progress normally for some days before the symptoms of a dry socket start to set in.)
b) Placement of a medicated dressing (packing).
Once your dentist determines that it's likely that you do have a dry socket, they'll typically proceed with the following steps.
A medicated dressing is placed directly in the tooth's socket.
- First, they'll gently flush your extraction site with sterile water or saline solution and then suction it dry.
(The purpose of this step is to wash away any loose debris that might inhibit the healing process or possibly promote the formation of a secondary bacterial infection.)
- They'll then smear medicated paste onto a piece of gauze (or other type of carrier) and place it directly into your tooth's socket.
(In most cases, this step is performed quickly. No anesthetic is used.)
- The packing is usually renewed (removed and replaced) every 24 to 48 hours, for 3 to 6 days.
(The exact interval that's used for changing the dressing simply depends on the patient's comfort needs. People experiencing severe pain may require more frequent replacement to remain comfortable.)
How quickly does this work?
A patient may experience dramatic pain relief, even immediately, once the dry socket dressing has been placed.
What ingredients do dry-socket pastes contain?
Most dry socket pastes are composed of a mixture of compounds.
Some common ingredients include: Eugenol (extract of clove oil, an analgesic), Guaiacol or Balsam of Peru (compounds related to Eugenol), Benzocaine (an anesthetic), Iodophorm (an antimicrobial agent), Chlorobutanol (an anesthetic).
The problem with dressings.
While we've already mentioned that the use of a medication within the socket does not speed up the healing process, you might be surprised to learn that placing a packing actually retards it somewhat. (Kolokythas 2010)
That makes this treatment a trade-off. One of creating pain relief in exchange for extending the length of the healing period minimally. For someone in need of this relief, this is an easy decision to make.
c) Your dentist may write you a prescription for pain relievers.
Prescription pain relievers.
Beyond placing a dressing, your dentist may also write you a prescription for an analgesic (pain pills), or explain the use of a non-prescription (over-the-counter) alternative.
Analgesics are seldom effective in controlling the (possibly extreme) discomfort from a dry-socket on their own. They are typically only used in conjunction (as a supplement) with the placement of a medicated paste (as described above).
d) Taking antibiotics is not usually indicated.
Dry socket formation involves a scenario where an extraction site's healing process has been interrupted due to the loss of its blood clot. An active bacterial infection is typically not involved. For this reason, the use of antibiotics is not usually indicated.
Your dentist may identify a reason why antibiotics should play a role in your treatment (such as the presence of a secondary bacterial infection). But on a routine basis, they are not prescribed. (Nor should they be. The over use of antibiotics helps to lead to bacterial resistance.) (Kolokythas 2010)
How do you know when you're "cured"?
As the healing process of your extraction site progresses and new soft tissue gradually fills in your tooth's socket and covers over its sensitive bony walls, the amount of discomfort that you notice will gradually fade away.
Since a dentist's treatment steps are just palliative in nature, they can be discontinued at any point where the level of your symptoms has subsided enough that they're no longer an issue.
At this point, you can expect your extraction site to continue on and finally complete its normal healing process (healing time line).
Other than a final check that there's no dressing materials still left in your socket, there's no special follow-up care that's needed after your symptoms have disappeared.
Remember, treatment for dry sockets is just palliative and not a true cure.
As explained previously on our pages, a dry socket involves the situation where an extraction site's healing process has been delayed due to the loss of its blood clot.
Over time, the wound can still be expected to go ahead and heal on its own. It's just that it will take longer, and be more painful, than it would have been otherwise. (Related content: How long do dry sockets last?)
Placing a packing like described on this page doesn't speed things up. Instead, it simply helps to reduce the amount of discomfort that you experience while your (now prolonged) healing process takes place.
If you think you have a dry socket, don't hesitate to ask for your dentist's help.
All dentists know that there's always a chance that after an extraction a patient will develop a dry socket. And although there are risk factors that tend to influence their rate of occurrence, actually experiencing one is usually just chalked up to bad luck.
For this reason, once you've asked, you'll probably find that your dentist is quite sympathetic to your situation and will be very accommodating in providing assistance.
They fully expect that some percentage of their patients will require additional attention and understand that it's their obligation to provide this follow-up care when it's needed.
Our next page discusses home remedy treatment for dry sockets. ▶
Full menu for this topic -
- Dry socket FAQ's.
- What are dry sockets (alveolar osteitis)? - Signs / Symptoms / Frequency / Duration
- Risk Factors & Prevention - Part 1 - Blood clot loss. Surgical trauma. A history of having dry sockets.
- Risk Factors & Prevention - Part 2 - Smoking, Oral contraceptives, Age, Tooth location, Oral bacteria.
- Treatment for dry sockets -
- From your dentist. - Packing the socket. Dry socket paste placement.
- Home Remedies. - Oil of Cloves (eugenol) / Honey / OTC pain relivers.
- Page reference sources.
Related pages -
- Topic: Tooth Extractions
- Topic: Wisdom Teeth


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