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4 Cheaper Ways to Transfer Money from the United States to India
How to avoid high fees and bad exchange rates.
Whether you're sending money to India for the first time, or if you're doing it frequently - it pays to know the cheaper options.
At The Currency Shop we help you compare money transfer providers to find the best exchange rates and lowest fees right now. Leaving you more time and energy to conquer the world.
How to send money from the United States to India using a money transfer provider
So, what is the best way to transfer money to India?
The best way to send money to India can depend on your goal. Choose from the options below or compare exchange rates to find the best deals.
Sending money to family and friends
It can be hard living away from your family, especially if you're spending extended periods of time away from home. This is especially true when it comes to missing important events with your friends and family. If you're looking to send a small amount of money home, you want to be careful of any fees you're being charged. And if you're sending a large amount, it's even more important to take into account the exchange rate you're offered for the transfer.
This is the main reason why you should search for providers that suit your needs, and compare all your options before making a transfer.
When sending money family and friends, consider using TransferWise.
TransferWise offers you the wholesale exchange rate that you see on Google. They then charge you a percentage based fee, which can be reduced when you're transferring more than $10,000.
Related Review: Learn more about TransferWise here.
- Clear and transparent exchange rates fees.
- The online experience is first class.
- Registration number with FinCEN is 31000065314305.
- The banks they use are covered by the FDIC.
- Their Borderless Account is like a foreign currency account.
- There are currently a number of global currencies they do not support.
- Limited support based in the United States.
- Percentage based fee can add up on very large transfers.
Transferring a large sum of money
If you're sending a large amount of money between the United States and India, the most important things to consider are:
1. The safety and security of your money.
2. The exchange rate being offered.
3. Any extra fees.
When transferring a large amount of money, consider using OFX.
OFX is the largest Australian owned money transfer company. They have an easy to use website and access to 24 hour customer support if you need it when making your transfer. They are an excellent option for safe regular transfers, and usually have much better rates than the banks.
OFX normally charge a fee for smaller transfers, if you use The Currency Shop's link this will be waived. Meaning you only have to look at the exchange rate.
Related Review: Learn more about OFX here.
- Better exchange rates when compared to the banks.
- Highly safe and secure transfers.
- 1 - 2 days transfer times for most countries.
- Quick response time and good customer service.
- Credit cards, cheques and cash are not accepted.
- Have to sign up to get an accurate quote.
- Can take a while to set up an account as they have very strict ID verification processes.
- They are not licensed to provide financial advice.
Transfer money without a fee
Sometimes it feels like you get charged for everything. Unfortunately, international money transfers are no different. American banks can charge you anywhere from $10 to $30 to transfer money overseas. But it's not all bad news. There are money transfer companies that let you do it without charging a fixed fee.
If you want to transfer money without a fee, consider using XE Money Transfers.
Outside of a bank, XE is one of the largest and safest companies in the world. They are a well known and trusted name in the money transfer industry. With over twenty years experience, they now help 33,000 people and 2,000 businesses make transfers each year.
They offer better rates for large transfers, charge no fees and have good customer service if you need help with your transfer.
Related Review: Learn more about XE here.
- Well known and trusted brand.
- No international money transfer fees, or minimum transfer amount.
- Accessible customer service.
- Business and individual support.
- Limited currencies available to transfer.
- Maximum transfer size of $500,000
- They do not accept payment by cash or cheque.
- No customer service on weekends.
Cash pick-up
There are some instances where transferring money to a bank account overseas isn't an option. You might simply want to send someone cash, or you might not have their bank account details. The most well known name in international cash transfers in Western Union. They have the widest range of currencies and destinations available. Often their exchange rates and fees aren't very nice, so it is worth looking into other possible options.
If other companies can't support you, you always have the likes of Western Union and MoneyGram if you need them.
When sending cash to and from the United States, consider using WorldRemit.
WorldRemit are focussed on providing remittances. Because they only provide support to people making transfers for personal reasons, we like them for cash transfers. They have over 2 million users and have a number of ways to both make and receive payments.
They are an excellent option for smaller transfers, and have much better rates than companies like Western Union
Related Review: Learn more about WorldRemit here.
- Their website is easy to use, and you can set up an account very quickly.
- They have competitive rates, and a lot of the time these will be better than what you'd find a your bank.
- They don't have a minimum amount you can transfer.
- 24/7 support available in nearly 20 countries worldwide.
- Can easily get an accurate quote for your transfer using their online calculator.
- They have a maximum transfer size of $10,000 and this even lower for some currencies.
- Don't offer support for businesses.
- Their transfer fee is not fixed, so it can change between different currencies.
- They are unable to offer financial advice.
- Not all transfer methods are available in all countries.
How long does it take to send money to India?
Paypal and Western Union (cash pick-up) are the fastest options. The transfer can be done in minutes.
If you're sending the money to a bank account, it will take 1-2 days if you use a bank.
Or 2-3 days if you're using a money transfer company.
What information do I need to make a transfer?
To send money overseas, you'll need the following information of the bank account you're sending the money to:
Beneficiary or Recipient Details
- The Account Name of your Recipient (person/business you're paying)
- Their address
- The SWIFT Code of their bank
Is it safe to use The Currency Shop to compare?
Yes. The Currency Shop holds an Australian Financial Services Licence (462269) and is a member of the Financial Ombudsman Service. We closely vet our providers and only partner with the largest, safest and most trusted money transfer companies in the world. That just makes sense.
How does The Currency Shop make money?
The Currency Shop does not charge you. Instead, we receive a referral fee from the banks and money transfer companies that we are partnered with. This does not affect the price you pay.
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For nearly three decades, NPR's Morning Edition has prepared listeners for the day ahead with two hours of up-to-the-minute news, background analysis, commentary, and coverage of arts and sports. With nearly 14 million listeners, Morning Edition draws public radio's largest audience.
One of the most respected news magazines in the world, Morning Edition airs Monday through Friday on more than 660 NPR stations across the United States, and around the globe on NPR's international services.
Produced by NPR in Washington, D.C., Morning Edition draws on reporting from correspondents based in 17 countries around the world, and producers and reporters in 17 locations in the U.S. Their reporting is supplemented by NPR member station reporters across the country and a strong corps of independent producers and reporters in the public radio system.
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Around the bend: Renovation not always constructive
If you stopped by my house Thanksgiving Day, you might have noticed something unusual about our living room. That morning, we turned the furniture around backward, facing a corner that currently features a weight bench, an abandoned cat toy and a few dust bunnies.It's not a protest against TV. It's just a test run for our future living/family room (one and the same in our house). We're trying to determine where the large flat-screen TV should go when we remodel the room. We don't actually own a large flat-screen TV but that's fine, because we aren't going to remodel for a couple of years anyway.Moving the furniture was merely an academic exercise (a real exercise, too, given how heavy our couch is), but one with a purpose: It takes my husband, Mark, and me ages to hammer out the details of any project we undertake. We argue over what kind of flooring to lay, where to place the windows, whether I'm too cheap to let him do a decent job, whether he's an insensitive dolt with no decorating style — you know, the usual home reno stuff.Mark is an accomplished builder. But I have my doubts about his ability to be practical. He considers it a personal failing that I want closets, for example, which he says I wouldn't need if I didn't have so much junk. Instead of concentrating on creating a functional place to live, he gets caught up in a vision of the imaginary perfect family we will become when we have a perfect house.His sketches invariably include a nook for the Christmas tree with plenty of room for an electric train and, I assume, caroling. That means a fireplace, too, for the stocking hanging.But when I mention how I'd like a large kitchen to accommodate all the cooking and baking I do, he barely looks up from his drawings."The kitchen doesn't need to be anything special," he says. "Here, let me show you where the train set will go."The negotiations often escalate like an international conflict, complete with one or both parties storming out of talks and occasionally threatening nuclear annihilation (it's OK, we're bluffing). And for all that, sometimes the plans get scrapped when the actual work begins anyway.So why bother?To be honest, planning is our way of filling the void of being in a non-renovation mode. Until recently, our homes have always been in the midst of some sort of construction. We're unaccustomed to living in a space free of a healthy layer of sheetrock dust.In our experience, a happy home is one littered with power tools, sawhorses and paint swatches, where sometimes you have to wash dishes in the bathtub and remove plastic sheeting to get through a doorway. Nothing says love like the aroma of freshly cut 2-by-4s.Since we can't swing any major projects right now, we're doing the next best thing: pretending work is on the horizon.Fantasy remodeling has its advantages. It isn't constrained by a budget, so you can figure for marble countertops and a silent Scandinavian dishwasher and servants' quarters if you like.Also, you can change your mind. For instance, six months ago, I had the crazy — but, let's face it, inspired — idea to put a revolving door in the kitchen, to save on letting the cat in and out.As time passed, I changed my mind. I knew the cat would still meow at the door, just for the satisfaction of making us get up every 15 minutes.And last, the longer it takes to get to some real work on the house, the better the odds are of technological advances in home design. By the time we put down a new kitchen floor, I expect it to be self-cleaning.I can't lie: We wouldn't mind some real-life updating around here. But for now, we'll have to get by with our imagination.I feel bad for Mark, though.Lately, he sighs a lot whenever we sit in the living room. The poor man is no doubt lamenting the arrival of yet another holiday season without a Christmas tree nook.Or it could be the chronic stiff neck he's developed from watching TV over his shoulder. We really need to put the furniture back where it was.


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Jim and John Harbaugh will give new meaning to sibling rivalry as the first brothers to coach against each other in a Super Bowl. Their teams, the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Ravens, go head-to-head in Sunday's NFL showdown in New Orleans.
Through opposite demeanors, Jim and John Harbaugh approach the game of football with the same philosophy, relying on a run-heavy offense and stout defense sown from the gridirons of the Midwest.
The Harbaughs spent seven years in Ann Arbor, Michigan under the shadow of the College Football Hall of Fame coach Bo Schembechler and the University of Michigan, where their father worked as defensive backs coach.
On Sunday they will become the first brothers to coach against each other in a Super Bowl when Jim leads his San Francisco 49ers against John's Baltimore Ravens in New Orleans.
Their Michigan stay was the longest stop for the itinerant family. The boys, who are 15 months apart in age, shared a single bedroom they once divided by tape daring the other to cross. They played junior and varsity football together, where friends recalled two fiercely competitive individuals with very different styles.
"Jim was the guru of football, at least he thought he was at that time," said their middle school coach, Robert Lillie.
"But I would say he was well beyond his years, and he definitely knew more than all the other kids. They took it as cockiness but he really understood the game.
"John was a lot quieter, but on the field he was a general. He directed guys in a way that didn't offend."
Jim Harbaugh played for Schembechler at Michigan and once publicly guaranteed a victory over Big Ten rival Ohio State. The coach said, "Hey buddy, you better be ready to back that up!" Michigan won 27-17.
"Even in eighth grade, Jim Harbaugh might have been the most competitive person I've ever met," said former hockey teammate John Bacon who recalled a fiery pep talk one Sunday morning in 1978.
"He was giving all the rah rah stuff on the bench and we were barely awake!" Bacon said. "His competitive fires have been burning for a while."
John is remembered as a tough hitter, and he went on to play defensive back at Miami University in Ohio. But he would never match the athleticism of his younger brother.
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Jim graduated from Palo Alto High School after his dad became defensive coordinator at Stanford University, the school Jim would return to national prominence as head coach.
Jim was offered a scholarship at Michigan, where he was an All-American quarterback, Heisman Trophy finalist and first round National Football League draft pick.
After college, John steadily rose up the collegiate ranks as assistant coach before breaking into the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1998, and then in 2008 was named to his first head coaching position with Baltimore.
Jim catapulted the 49ers to the NFC championship game in his first season last year.
"They're very special and it's very gratifying now," said Lillie, their middle school coach. "And I can say I knew those boys, but I probably didn't teach them one thing."
Lillie recalled a lunch with Jim during his tryout with the Detroit Lions towards the end of his 14-year NFL career.
"He said 'Coach, I'm just trying make the team.' I said it doesn't matter, Jim. I know you want to be there, but if you don't you'll be a great coach."
Perhaps those close to NFL quarterbacks Eli and Peyton Manning know best how Sunday will play out, that the game has to be played.
"You can't lose, of course," Bacon said. "But for this one, I'll take John because he hasn't had nearly the ride Jim has, and he's worked his whole career for this."
For Lillie, it seems, victory is already his.
"I could care less," he said. "Both of them are working their tails off right now to win the game. But whatever happens, I look back and smile."


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I honestly didn't think a Met Gala recap was in order, but after seeing a handful of comments and messages asking about it I had to. To be concise, I thought overall the fashion was pretty bad. And you always have to keep the "theme" in mind for the Met Gala, but after viewing the gowns on display by Charles James, the night's honoree, I am not quite sure where all the fug came from.
Shall we start with the best? Okay.
The golden, blinding beauty that is Blake and Ryan wins in all the categories. I mean, look at them! Classic old Hollywood style and the glow of love… you can't compete with that! Their babies are going to be something to behold…
Also killing it, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. The ruffles could go bad very easily but that insanely sexy side profile (perhaps a smidge too much side-boob, I admit) helps keep it young. I still think they look fun, beautiful and happy.
Karlie Kloss looks gorgeous…as always!
Not a big fan of Andrew's tux, but Emma Stone looks ravishing in pink and even though I have had it up to HERE with the crop top trend, this I love. Subtle, sexy and young- just like her. And who says red-heads can't wear pink?
And we need to address this upfront- Lupita's first miss. I wish she had worn a dramatic and structured ballgown reminiscent of Charles James- this Prada get-up is so not worthy of her beauty.
Gisele. You should not look so pleased with yourself (even though you do look great). Because you let/made THIS happen to my beloved Tom earlier this week. NO EXCUSES. You never let your husband out in public like this, unless he lost a massive, massive bet and has to pay up via looking like a complete moron in public.
Okay, so some more of the good now that I got that out of my system, some of the more theme appropriate gowns…
This one on Liu Wen is so artistic, drop dead awesome on her and perfect for the evening…but all I could think about was Carrie's dress for her botched wedding to Big.
Arizona Muse and Stella Tennant killed it in ballgowns in gorgeous bright hues.
Although I do not love Emmy Rossums's makeup and hair, her Carolina Herrera gown is pretty amazing in a bold, theme-appropriate way!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE how balls to the wall SJP goes for the Met Gala (remember last year's punk rock look and the unforgettable time she totally rocked everyone's world with that kilt McQueen number?) I think her choice this year is perfectly Charles James, but I wish that Oscar de la Renta logo was NOT on the train of the gown!
She's just the coolest though. Respect.
Charlize rarely gets it wrong, and this look was great on her and the design did reference James' work. Allison Williams also looked GORGEOUS- that dress has the perfect cut for her and the statement necklace and simple hair and makeup are all class.
Some pretty and simple white dresses- just wish Victoria Beckham's makeup was lighter and brighter.
I didn't love Beyonce's look (so so sick of the sheer skirt thing)- Jay-Z looked dashing though! And how cute are Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy? But her dress made her legs look really short for some reason!?
There is something I really dug about Kate Mara's look (her hair is kind of amaze too) but something else I can't quite put my finger on that was a little off- the color perhaps? The fit of the sheer top? Hmmmm. And I loved this Emilio Pucci dress on the runway- and still love it- but I think it would have been better on Leighton if she had done a more formal updo with statement earrings to offset the slouchy silhouette with something sleeker.
Reese- YES YES YES!!! Amazing! Everyone else- MEH.
Do I even need to say it?
Ok, when the invitation says BALL and the honoree was known for his ball gowns…you wear a long dress. I can't even begin to list all the things wrong with Elizabeth Olsen's look- Icecapades dress, mismatched shoes, off-color clutch. It's the worst of the night I think. And Michelle Williams, who I worship, looks like she's going to an office Christmas party, not the Met Ball! No short cocktail dresses for the Met Ball…
Unless you are Rosie Huntington-Whitley in which case you can wear whatever you want because you always look like a super-human alien Barbie at all times and are perfect. (Proof positive: RHW walking through an airport, going to the gym, getting groceries…)
I can't… so bad. Unflatteringly, horribly bad. Wow.
Equally as awful. Anna could wear anything and this was the pick? As for the situation on the right, I don't care if it's Chanel (which it is), it's bad. A big label doesn't mean it's right.
Uhhhhhh, nope. And P.S. Kate Upton looks like she works in a kitchy Texas saloon.
The O twins. Oh ladies, you kind of look like sad Victorian grandmothers in mourning. Such pretty, young girls- wouldn't it be amazing if they showed up to a red carpet in something fresh, colorful and modern without sleeves?
Any I missed that you loved or hated (there are so many more- I just can't post them all here for fear of crashing the server!)


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HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Dr. Jesse Marcel Jr., who said he handled debris from the 1947 crash of an unidentified flying object near Roswell, N.M., has died at the age of 76.
Denice Marcel said her father was found dead at his home in Helena on Saturday, less than two months after making his last trip to Roswell. He had been reading a book about UFOs.
Over the past 35 years, Marcel Jr. appeared on TV shows, documentaries and radio shows, was interviewed for magazine articles and books, and traveled the world lecturing about his experiences in Roswell.
"He was credible. He wasn't lying. He never embellished - only told what he saw," his wife Linda said.
Marcel's father was an Air Force intelligence officer and reportedly the first military officer to investigate the wreckage in early July 1947. Marcel Jr. said he was 10 when his father brought home some of the debris, woke him up in the middle of the night and said the boy needed to look at it because it was something he would never see again.
His father maintained the debris "was not of this Earth," Linda Marcel said. "They looked through the pieces, tried to make sense of it."
The item that Marcel Jr. said fascinated him the most was a small beam with some sort of purple-hued hieroglyphics on it, she said.
After an initial report that a flying saucer had been recovered on a ranch near Roswell, the military issued a statement saying the debris was from a weather balloon.
"They were told to keep it quiet and they did for years and years and years," Linda Marcel said. Interest in the case was revived, however, when physicist and UFO researcher Stanton Friedman spoke with Jesse Marcel Sr. in the late 1970s.
Friedman wrote the foreword to Marcel Jr.'s 2007 book "The Roswell Legacy," and described him as a courageous man who "set a standard for honesty and decency and telling the truth."
"His legacy is that he had the courage to speak out when he didn't have to about handling wreckage that his Dad brought home," Friedman said Tuesday. "He worked with artists to come up with what the symbols on the wreckage looked like. He didn't have to do that. He could have kept his mouth shut. A lot of people did."
On his last trip to Roswell in early July, UFO researcher and Earth science professor Frank Kimbler arranged for Marcel to visit his childhood home and the debris site.
"I remember my dad did say that he loved the ride up to the site that day because he was able to discuss science with Frank," Denice Marcel said in an email to The Associated Press. "One thing about my Dad, he was always reading something on astronomy or some kind of scientific journal. He loved astronomy with a passion."
Marcel Jr. graduated from medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1961 and joined the U.S. Navy in 1962. He retired after nine years and later joined the Montana Army National Guard and became a flight surgeon in 1981. He was called back to active duty in October 2004 and served as a flight surgeon in Iraq for just over a year. He reached the rank of colonel.
He worked as an ear, nose and throat doctor and retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital at Fort Harrison, west of Helena, all of which lent credibility to his story.
"I know that one of the things that Dad would love to say is, 'If we are the only ones here then there is an awful lot of wasted space out there,'" Denice Marcel said. "He wasn't the first one to say this, but he did believe it. He also believed that everyone needed to know the truth, and that the Roswell Incident was a real event and that it was time for the cover-up to stop."
He is survived by his wife and eight children. Funeral services are pending.


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There are different types of meetings. Each type requires a different structures and supports a different number of participants. For instance, a status (feedforward) meeting has no limit to the number of participants while a decision-making meeting produces results faster with a small number of participants.
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If you want to save yourself and your teammates time and effort, propose to management that the purpose, type, and agenda of a meeting be clearly stated in the scheduling request for every meeting.
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CHANEL BI-FOLD WALLETCategories:Other Brands
Chanel Bi-Fold Wallets are out to keep you covered, whatever the season! Nothing says fabulous more like an awesome piece of quilted leather grained calfskin, which is perfect for storing all your hard-earned moolah (and credit cards… and some loose change… and other knick-knacks).
Don't let the the textured calfskin exterior used in the wallet fool you, though – it is highly durable and resistant to wear and tear. Of course, you'd expect much from this piece (because apparently, you'll use it for years as a huge part of your everyday life), that is why Chanel has made it a point to give you what you need. No worries!
This fine piece ain't just a pretty face on the outside (although, we must admit that we are under the spell of textured leather), it's also highly functional and compartmentalized inside! By the looks of it, Chanel has done it again – with eight credit card slots, bank note compartments, and a zipped pocket, you'll never have to deal with losing all your treasures somewhere. It's all in there, girl.
Measuring 4.1" x 7.2" x 1.2" inches (H x W x D), you can get your own for €730 EUR, available via Chanel boutiques.


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Tenoretic (Atenolol / Chlorthalidone)
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Atenolol / Chlorthalidone (℞)
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ATENOLOL; CHLORTHALIDONE (a TEN oh lole; klor THAL i done) is a combination of a beta-blocker and a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
They need to know if you have any of these conditions: -chest pain or angina -decreased urine -diabetes -gout -heart or vessel disease like slow heart rate, worsening heart failure, heart block, sick sinus syndrome or Raynaud's disease -kidney or liver disease -lung or breathing disease -pheochromocytoma -thyroid disease -an unusual or allergic reaction to chlorthalidone, atenolol, other beta-blockers, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives -pregnant or trying to get pregnant -breast-feeding
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take this medicine with or without food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. This could lead to serious heart-related effects. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
This medicine may interact with the following medications: -certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat -clonidine -diuretics -lithium -NSAIDs, medicines for pain or inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Monday an F-35 test plane was involved in an incident on February 14 that caused smoke in the cockpit, and it was sending the affected parts back to their manufacturer, Honeywell International Inc, for a detailed inspection.
Kyra Hawn, spokeswoman for the $396 billion F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, said an initial assessment of the incident at a Maryland air base showed it was isolated, software-related, and posed minimal risk. The Pentagon has made temporary changes to prevent another smoke incident, she said.
News of the previously unreported incident comes just days after U.S. military officials grounded the entire fleet of Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 jets for the second time this year after discovering a 0.6 inch crack on a fan blade in the single jet of another test plane.
A spokesman for enginemaker Pratt & Whitney, a unit of United Technologies Corp, said the blade assembly arrived at the company's Middletown, Connecticut, facility on Sunday evening and engineering teams were examining it now.
Honeywell builds the plane's "power thermal management system," which uses a lithium-ion battery similar to those whose failures have grounded Boeing Co's entire fleet of 787 airliners, but Hawn said there was no connection between the February 14 incident and the F-35's lithium-ion batteries.
"It has no linkage whatsoever with the lithium-ion batteries," Hawn said. She said the February 14 incident was the only one involving smoke in the cockpit of an F-35 "in recent program history."
Lockheed is building three models of the new radar-evading warplane to replace nearly a dozen fighter jets in use by the U.S. military and its allies. The Pentagon plans to buy 2,447 of the advanced fighter in coming decades.
Honeywell said it would inspect the system, which manages the distribution of hot and cold air in the F-35 fuselage, once it arrived at the company's Phoenix testing facility.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration grounded Boeing's 787 commercial airliner on January 16 after two separate battery failures, including one that triggered an emergency landing in Japan after the crew detected smoke in the cockpit.
Boeing's biggest rival, Airbus, a unit of Europe's EADS, has decided in the aftermath to skip using lithium-ion batteries in its new A350 airliner.
But the Pentagon earlier this month said it would continue using lithium-ion batteries on the F-35 since they were made by different manufacturers from those used on the 787, and had been found to be safe after extensive testing.
Hawn said an initial assessment of the February 14 incident involving BF-2, one of the Marine Corps' short takeoff, vertical landing variants, had linked the problem to a software issue, not a problem with the hardware on the auxiliary power unit.
The entire temperature management system was being sent to Honeywell for a closer inspection and development of a permanent fix, she said, noting that the plane was going through developmental testing specifically to find any such problems.
"This is the purpose of test, development and initial training in any program - identify discrepancies, develop fixes, and put them in place to ensure safety of operations," she said, adding that initial assessment indicated "minimal risk and (a) relatively uncomplicated resolution."
Honeywell spokesman Nathan Drevna said the company would inspect the system once it arrived at the Phoenix facility.
"The pilot landed safely. The Honeywell-related products are being shipped to our testing facility so we can quickly inspect and determine next steps with our customer," Drevna said.
Lockheed spokesman Michael Rein said there was no sign that a lithium-ion battery was involved, and the battery had not been pulled from the F-35 for further review. "There is no evidence that the lithium ion batteries are a contributor to this event," he said, adding, "no battery faults were observed at any time."
One U.S. defense official familiar with the incident said the F-35 pilot reported "trace amounts of smoke" in the cockpit after he followed procedures to stop and restart the auxiliary power unit when a caution light came on.
The pilot then halted the test flight and landed safely at the base, without ever declaring an in-flight emergency, said the official, who was not authorized to speak publicly, adding, "there wasn't any fire associated with the smoke incident."
Procedures have now been changed so that pilots do not restart the backup power unit in flight, the official said.
Honeywell's Drevna said the temperature control unit is part of a bigger integrated power package (IPP), also built by Honeywell, which uses a 270-volt lithium-ion battery to start the engine, and also provide emergency backup power. Only the temperature control system was being sent back to Honeywell.
Lockheed said the power and thermal system was not using the battery at the time of the February 14 incident and the battery checked out as fully functional during a post-flight review. The IPP also functioned as designed, he said.
A malfunctioning valve in the larger IPP system grounded the F-35 for two weeks in August 2011, but this was a separate issue, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Editing by Gerald E. McCormick, Richard Chang and Matthew Lewis


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Ben Owen and Danni Brooke are the Co-Directors for the EMEA Practice at Fortalice Solutions, a leading global cyber security and intelligence operations company. They travel globally to assist clients with their cyber security requirements, bespoke training needs, intelligence and investigations both online and physical and counter fraud training/consultation. They deliver and manage a portfolio of pro-active intelligence solutions to keep people, nations and businesses safe from threats and head up the EMEA operations. Ben and Danni also feature on the hit Channel 4 show, Hunted and Celebrity Hunted which has been airing for over four years with another series set to be filmed this summer. I caught up with them recently to discuss the latest Fraud, tools and challenges for the Cybersecurity industry. Cybersecurity is an ever-changing landscape. What trends do you anticipate for the next 12 months and beyond? It is always difficult to pin down what the next real trend is going to be in the Cybersecurity space as adversaries are becoming ever more sophisticated. What was once a very difficult process for skilled individuals is becoming more readily available to novices with advances in software, particularly those shared on the Dark Web. What is an inevitable threat trend in the next 12-months and beyond is the exponential rise in the Internet of Things (IoT). With a world where everything is hooked up to the web, it is apparent that tech companies selling these devices are under immense pressure to get products to market. The need for speed could mean that some security principles and best practices may be overlooked. As the UK encountered during the Mirai Botnet attack of 2016, a network of electronic devices acting in concert can cripple the internet or, worst case, become a weapon that could cause actual physical damage as well as cyber damage, power stations, hospital networks to name but a few. How have Data & Analytics impacted the detection, and prevention, of cyber-crime? A company will have to protect themselves against an enormous amount of cyber threats every second. A cyber-criminal will only need one successful attempt. Data & Analytics are proving successful in the fight against cyber-crime and their proactive and holistic approach is at keeping people and businesses safe. Of course, it is Data that is being stolen, but very often Data can come to the rescue. It helps in a number of ways, e.g. identifying anomalies in employee and contractor computer usage and patterns, detecting irregularities in networks, identifies irregularities in device behaviour (a huge advantage with the rise of the IoT). What one must remember, however, is the people behind the Data. You can't simply collect Data and assume you will be able to detect and respond with the right actions. You need the people with the right analytical skills to sift through the Data, find the right signals and then react to the threat with an appropriate and timely response. What tools and technologies do you think will become increasingly important in the fraud and cyber-crime landscape? Here at Fortalice we are investing a lot of time into coverage of the Dark Web. We live in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Criminals, fraudsters, and others are now operating with more sophistication and anonymity. Where do they go to exchange fraudulent details and ideas about current victims? What medium do they use to discuss organisational targets or new ways of defrauding companies? The answer is the Dark Web. Traditionally, companies fight fraud from the inside out. We want to change this landscape by accessing the entirety of the Dark Web, its pages, shady storefronts, and treasure troves of Data, and drawing on monitoring toolsets to give our clients a 360-degree resource for identifying adversarial communications and movements. It's all about Internet coverage. Wherever it is difficult to find – that's where your threat will be. A final point to this question is one of sharing tools and techniques. A collaborative approach is always a good way of making sure the wider audience benefits. We always work with our clients and offer other services and support outside of our remit to make sure they're fully protected from a cyber and physical space. What are the biggest security threats for businesses? Security is fundamentally broken because the design of many security solutions does not design for the human psyche. Security solutions are bolted on, clunky, and hard to use but because security teams prioritise defending against easier cyber threats, they often don't focus on the hardware side. The biggest risk to companies and individuals is always defined by the Data that is most important to you or to the business. For individuals, this might be privacy or identity. For businesses, this could be customer Data, intellectual property, and the company's money in the bank. The reality is that business executives can't outspend the (cybersecurity) issue and they must be prepared. Cybersecurity no longer exists in a vacuum and it must be elevated to the conversations held in the boardroom and with senior leadership as well as entire divisions, departments, and organisations. For someone trying to get into security analytics, what skills do you think are key to being successful in the industry? The detail is in the name of the role. A huge ability to interpret large amounts of technical Data is key to the role, as well as being able to assimilate what it means and how to action it. Risk management is also key to this role. Very often you will identify potential risks and you will have to triage those priorities on your own as co-workers won't have the technical expertise to assist. You will need to be able to communicate successfully to all levels of a workforce and last but by no means least – a good sense of humour! When you think you have gotten to understand a new threat or vulnerability a new one will replace it within seconds. Time to put the kettle on, smile, and get back to work with your analytical prowess. Within fraud, it's well known that criminals are sharing their approaches, is this mirrored in cyber-security and if so, how is the industry combating this? Criminal collaboration is huge on the web. First of all, there is no talent shortage for fraud rings or cybercriminals. There are no requirements for fancy university degrees or certifications and the crime ring pays for performance. They don't care what you look like, how you dress, or if you clock in during normal work hours. They care about getting the job done - hacking into and stealing information from others. Together they are sadly stronger and more effective. On Dark Web forums, you will see fraudsters sharing and selling their 'IP' knowing that others will also contribute. That way they are all winners. In the private world ideas equal money. That is of course not a bad thing for business, but it is bad for collaboration. Businesses generally don't like to share ideas with one another because it has taken them lots of time and expense to get to their product or solution. As cliché as this comment sounds - we have to change this landscape for the greater good. There are lots of smart government initiatives for national defences in cyber security and fighting high-end cyber-crime but seldom does this have a positive impact locally with smaller businesses. There is a huge amount of information out there for individuals and advice, but we need to bridge the gap still between criminal collaboration and that of the good guys. If you could change one thing in the industry, what would it be? The mind set of security professionals that humans are the weakest link. We're not! Humans are at risk because technology is by design, open. I'd also change the mind set of those not in the Cyber Security industry. All too often the severity of what is being reported is not taken seriously, nor are budgets set aside for cyber security issues. That said, it is improving but there is a long way to go. Ben and Danni spoke to Senior Consultant, Rosalind Madge. Get in touch with Rosalind or take a look at our latest job opportunities here.
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By Laura Gayle, BusinessWomanGuide.org Smart technology is rapidly reshaping society. From cloud storage and mobile access to the internet of things and artificial intelligence, what was once regarded as science fiction is steadily becoming reality. In response, many employers are finding ways to modernize their workplaces by creating smart offices — not because it looks cool or is the trendy thing to do, but because they've discovered that doing so provides several tangible benefits. New devices, apps, and AI-driven tools can not only make your office smarter, they also can position you for better marketing and sales efforts and provide competitive advantages in your industry. Additionally, creating a smart office offers both employees and customers a seamless experience and can attract talented millennial workers. Since millennials naturally adapt to tech innovations, they can assist in this transition to bring your company to the next level. Here are five strategies to modernise your workplace with smart tech. 1. Use cloud-based storage Cloud-based storage offers both convenience and efficiency. Many among today's workforce probably don't even realise there was a time when offices were full of filing cabinets and computer equipment. Now that mobile access has been fully integrated into nearly all workplaces, much of the bulky equipment that previously took up space is disappearing. Filing cabinets? Paper files? Things of the past. Workers today don't typically spend hours every week filing stacks of papers because most documents are digitised and stored in the cloud. Other cloud-based technologies, such as remote workplaces and managed print services, are replacing old ways of conducting business. Cloud technology has been a significant game-changer for the office environment. Not only are files and documents stored on the cloud, but also businesses are using cloud-based platforms as a part of their services or customer experiences. Think about how much "software as a service" (a model in which software is licensed and accessed remotely instead of being downloaded on a user's computer) has become a standardised part of doing business. This is all thanks to cloud technology. As time moves forward, expect it to continue making a significant impact on the modern workplace and customer experience. 2. Invest in voice-activated devices Various well-known gadgets found in "smart" homes or apartments are now making strides in the office setting, too. For example, voice-activated products such as Siri, Echo, Alexa, and Nest are commonly found in the workplace, adding functionality by offering a seamless user experience. Employees speak and the equipment automatically does what is asked — no more fiddling with equipment and trying to get things up and running manually. Voice-activated tech also allows workers to multitask and get things done faster, such as: Coordinating and syncing calendars Sending data requests Ordering supplies Reporting problems to the appropriate departments Streamlining IT requests These are just a handful of the many tasks voice-activated tech can perform. Businesses have steadily begun to include these types of products to make conference rooms even smarter. While this concept isn't mainstream in the office quite yet, it's not hard to image it becoming the norm within the next few years as this tech fully matures. Companies focused on modernising their workplaces are jumping on the proverbial bandwagon to get a leg up on the competition. These companies will be well ahead of the game when such tech initiatives do eventually become standard in the office. 3. Use tech to put offices in the comfort zone As modern offices evolve into open-space floor plans, they've become more informal and far more flexible. With that concept in mind, offices today are more focused on comfort — a stark contrast to the drab cubicle environments of yesteryear. Shifting to the open-design work environment has been a challenge for many; however, businesses are finding ways to make this transition easier through smarter tech. Solutions they are integrating into their spaces include: Hue lighting Virtual reality meeting rooms 360-degree video conferencing Keyless entry Smart tools not only appeal to workers because of their convenience and "coolness" factor; they also serve the practical purposes of enhancing comfort, personalising the remote experience, and even preventing repetitive stress injuries. 4. Integrate tech innovations to enhance the customer experience Businesses are investing in smart technology, and customers are reaping the benefits. As companies streamline their operations and customer service processes, customers are widely experiencing the convenience and simplicity associated with smart tech. Here are some features they currently enjoy: Chatbots for instant two-way communication AI-based customer learning opportunitiesPersonalised insights and recommendations Automation and custom ordering Cloud storage of customer information and preference history Many industries are relying on artificial intelligence to improve their services. Businesses that do not offer this level of tech to customers will soon find themselves unable to meet heightened consumer expectations. 5. Use AI to gain a competitive advantage Perhaps you don't want to go as far as microchipping your employees (yes, this is also a growing trend) or issuing them Segways, but there are a lot of other relatively new gadgets and AI-driven tools that can boost the "smartness" of your business — not to mention, amp up your competitive advantage. For instance, you can use AI to track the habits and patterns of your customer base while they spend time on your website and determine where they are in their "customer journey" with your brand. Armed with this information, you can customise their web experience, along with your communications to them. This personalisation can go a long way in your marketing efforts. After all, 80 percent of consumers say they are "more likely" to do business with a company that is able to give them a personalised experience. It's also important to know that research indicates customers want way more than basic personalisation. Using smart tech can easily help you bring things up to the next level. Smart tech adds significant value to the modern office in many ways. It's unwise to purchase tech because it's trendy, but when integrated with purpose and vision, many company decision-makers find this investment offers significant benefits and, in the end, pays off nicely. 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Eurocopter has obtained an order from NHV Helicopters of Ostend, Belgium for 10 EC175s that will operate from the company's UK base in Norwich. The helicopters will conduct a variety of missions, including offshore transport, SAR, air medial, security/border patrol and crew transfer. The agreement is worth around €150 million (approximately $191 million), covering a phased handover starting in 2013 and running until 2015. The EC175s will be configured to carry up to 16 passengers 135 nm or 12 passengers up to 190 nm.
Colin Hancy, UK commercial manager for NHV, described the purchase as a "major investment" for the company, which operates in Europe, Africa and South America. He added that NHV plans to expand its offshore services and wind farm support, as well as operations at the Klyne Business Aviation Center in Norwich. "We've also just completed a three-month contract for Shell, flying maintenance crews to various gas production platforms in the UK and Dutch sectors of the Southern North Sea," Hancy said. With the 10 EC175s, NHV's fleet will increase to around 40 helicopters around the globe.


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Air Force Planning New Drone Fleet For Pakistan
mattnyc99 writes "With tensions high on the border, a new commander in Afghanistan, and complaints of civilian deaths from robotic US strikes in Pakistan raising anti-American sentiment, the Air Force is sketching out concepts for new robotic hitmen, reports Esquire.com. Among the new drones (which are all very small) are the Suburb Warrior (loaded with four or five mini missiles for semi-urban environments), the Sniper targeting system ("that can lock on to multiple targets, allowing a single drone pilot to coordinate the attacks of a squadron of robots"), and a backup fleet of flying buggies that act as suicide-bomber snipers. From the article: 'Picking through the dozens of systems in this briefing, many of which will be flight-tested within five years, there's a clear set of goals: build smaller, even microscopic drones with smaller weapons that can hunt in swarms and engage targets in the close quarters of urban battlefields. And hunt as soon as possible.'"
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The Animal roars into theaters like a pack of mildly irritated field mice... and will likely leave even more quietly. But despite mediocre box-office success, lackluster reviews, and general disinterest, The Animal isn't quite the cow patty you might expect it to be.
The Animal stars Rob Schneider as a hapless loser who suffers a disastrous accident, and subsequently has most of his vital organs replaced by Animal parts. As a result, he is blessed with enhanced agility, strength, speed, and senses, and cursed with the uncontrollable urges of a horny wildabeast.
Schneider is a funny dude, with a bad habit for picking bad parts in even worse films. The Animal is no exception to this, limping from gag to gag with an almost constipated behavior, suddenly releasing immensely big laughs, only to back itself up again with tediously smarmy scenes as it struggles to find it way to the next big gag. It is imminently clear that this is a terrible script. Honestly, the Hobbit isn't entirely convinced there actually is a script, but suspects that instead a bag of gags was substituted and then at the last minute some crap was thrown in between to tie it all together. But, for every moment of tedium, the audience is rewarded with a subsequently explosive laugh out loud gag, tempered with just the right amount of gross out humor to be hilariously funny without giving rise to the urge to throw up.
Comic timing is everything, and even though Rob Schneider has none, he makes up for it by looking goofy, which strangely enough seems to work. His love interest, played by Survivor Colleen Haskell clearly has no acting ability, and looks as if she belongs working at Taco Bell instead of on the big screen. She doesn't look like a movie star and doesn't act like one either, but there is something strangely attractive about that. Even though Colleen clearly couldn't act her way out of a bean burrito, she's charming, delightful, and cute. Somehow that works in spite of her clearly limited range.
In short, The Animal is perfect rental fodder, suitable for lonely nights at home with a bag of chili cheese Fritos and two cases of Old Milwaukee beer. So if you like to drink, and you like goat sex, wait a few months and pick up the Animal on video. Your sheep will thank you.


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SNY new TV partner for UConn women, to CPTV's dismay
Connecticut Public Television had been the flagship station for UConn women's basketball over the last 18 seasons. The non-profit organization based in Hartford has televised nearly 400 games during a span that began with the Big East tournament final against Seton Hall at Gampel Pavilion on March 7, 1994.
CPTV was notified Tuesday that it will not televise another UConn women's basketball game in the foreseeable future -- and maybe never again. UConn announced that it has reached a four-year deal with SportsNet New York (SNY) that is expected to be worth $4.55 million over the term of the contract, which expires at the end of the 2015-16 academic year.
"I just got up and got the UConn tread marks off my back,'' CPTV President/CEO Jerry Franklin said. "I'm pretty disappointed. There's an empty, hollow, sad feeling among staff members because for some people, this has been their life. So now they're worried about their jobs, some of them.''
Franklin said that CPTV's bid was $4.537 million. This included $1.2 million up front.
CPTV, however, simply cannot match up with SNY, which will televise the Huskies in nearly 14 million households. Franklin said that 80,000 households and 136,000 in-state viewers tuned in to each game this past season.
"We put together a very, very rich and robust proposal,'' Franklin said. "We had offered UConn essentially a premier position on CPTV Sports. We were going to do UConn soccer, UConn baseball, women's field hockey. We were going to take all of their other winning sports and showcase them on a statewide basis on CPTV Sports."
CPTV had also twice asked UConn if it could have a "last look'' so that it would have the opportunity to match the highest bid. A final such request was made last Friday, according to Franklin, and there was no response from UConn.
"I wish I had called the governor (Dannel P. Malloy) to speak with him, but I was asked not to ... not to talk to anybody," Franklin said. "So we sat here like sheep and were slaughtered. And that's a little hard to take. So, obviously, we are very disappointed that they went with a New York firm. I was hoping that there would be a little more of an appreciation for the 18-year track record."
SNY plans to devote approximately 325 hours of coverage annually to UConn women's basketball, according to the school. Similar to past years, a minimum of 17 live UConn games will be televised as part of the SNY package.
CPTV's recent four-year deal with UConn expired following the current academic year. Franklin said that CPTV would again look to bid in the future in an attempt to regain the rights to televise UConn women's basketball games.
"This is our baby,'' Franklin said. "We raised it through its teenage years and if we have a shot in five years from now, four years from now, we would by all means be interested. For us, it's just a very strong Connecticut story and we wanted to be a part of the Connecticut piece of UConn women's basketball. But that's obviously been taken away and we'll have to adjust to something else.''
UConn president Susan Herbst said she's thankful to CPTV for what it has done for the UConn women's program and other programs at the school.
"CPTV has been a loyal and dedicated partner, and both CPTV and UConn have benefited from the relationship," she said. "We look forward to maintaining a relationship with CPTV, both institutionally and in terms of athletics with their new CPTV Sports channel.''
Herbst also pointed out that SNY's extensive reach has to be recognized.
"This new agreement with SNY will bring UConn women's basketball to more Husky fans than ever before throughout the region and the nation," she said.
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That's kinda hard to say. Basically, Arthas power isn't exactly possible to "deduce".
I don't think we can ever reverse engineering ner'zhul power, since it was kinda erratic (supposed to grow exponentially, when he became the lich king, because of Kil'Jaeden). and i don't think we can say that "Lich King Arthas" is the "sum" of [Death Knight Arthas] and [Lich King Ner'zhul].
But as far as i can see with The Sundering, Azshara is probably as powerful or even more powerful than Arthas.
Being the queen of the first generation of the Kaldorei isn't something to discard.
That means she was bathed with the energies of the first well of eternity. She also participates a lot on the research of the arcane energies, and was able to get a contact with Sargeras.
If we mention the gigantic battle she did against Furion, you can tell she is extremely badass already. (One special Note: She was already mroe powerful than Mannoroth at that period of time. In fact, it is revealed that only Sargeras and Archimonde could pretend to surpass her in powers)
But that doesn't end, since now, she got completely mutated from the energies of the well of eternity + the possible corruption of the ancient gods, who were plotting behind this, as they were taking advantage that sargeras wouldn't be able to invade azeroth. And thus she became the queen of the naga
A third potential energy source is the Maelstrom, the everlasting scar of the sundering.
Therefore, i believe all of these details are enough to say that Azshara isn't exactly a "cheapy" boss, but rather one of the most powerful entity on Azeroth.
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to be more serious, well, even arthas stays idle in Icecrown (frankly, sending Kel'thuzad and some loosy undead army is laughable, if not, insulting ~~")
Same for Sargeras and Kil'jaeden, who aren't exactly active. (Illidan might be stuck because of Both alliances stronhold, the Wildhammer and the Shadowmoon, but well... i believe it hard that he is stuck in his black temple because of this)
If we take account that Azshara was contacted by the old gods and they were trying to get their hands on the dragon soul (by corrupting Neltharion, into Deathwing, with a failed attempt to corrupt Malfurion, while he was fleeing with brox), and tainting the emerald dream, they are probably preparing something huge ^^
Aside of the "plan", there is also another problem : the maelstrom itself so.
|2007-08-21, 13:30
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Its hard for me to care about WoW anymore. I quit the game a month ago since PvP was getting out of control. Even with a 2k arena rating team, I was bored out of my mind. With the new expansion coming, more talents are going to mean more imbalances in PvP so screw it. :3
Doesn't look like they added much to PvP anyways.
WoW = Waiting on Warhammer for me.
|2007-08-23, 12:09
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and the emerald dream still left isnt there? :P
any ways WoW has still many many strong charecters such as Kil'Jaeden which hasnt been introduced yet and also Archimonde is still left to kill which is probably THE strongest Boss type humanoid we'll fight because HE DOES destroy dalaran and trys to destroy the world tree to keep the night elf's from being immortal :/
Azshara From my point of view is dead. <---------------------------------------------- thats what i think because she does sink down to bottom of the ocean. <------------ never mind klashikari just clarifyed of her becoming a naga thanks for the tip
Dragon soul which is also the Demon soul is destroyed in the book Day of the dragon by a former young mage
Rhonin by Neltharion's own scale. So all the other aspects gain their strength's back and chase after the Deathwing and he was critically injured. but hes still alive some where in probably some volcano and such awaiting for his time to rise. i hope this post helped even by a little
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Hey, just my 3 cents on this expansion and some other concerns...
As for Illidan being there for "players to stupidly slaughter" why don't you go kill him and then come here to boast? Same with his lieutenants. And there isn't anything wrong with making them raid bosses anyway. I thought after Frozen Throne it was where their stories ended. They were defeated and with nowhere to go to, impending execution from their demon master. They are still around in TBC because Kil'Jaeden thought to pit them against the Naaru. Perfect raid bosses. They'll think of something to make raiding Arthas acceptable, will just have to wait and see.
Before the expansion I hear Blizzard will add the Sunwell as a raid instance (25 man, harder than Black Temple). That probably means the expansion isn't coming out for a while. They also plan on reviving Naxxramas in norhtrend to give people another go at it, there wasn't much time to raid it before TBC. This means they might do the same with other places too, to make raid content more available.
When I first heard of playable Death Knight I figured it'd be something like playing as orcs/monsters in LotRO. But they'll be just a normal class, only with the unlocking quest. I can't get the ridiculous image out of my mind where paladins and death knights fight alongside. But, it seems the meaning of "Death Knight" will change again. At first they were shadow council warlocks that had taken over the bodies of human knights, next they were the Lich King's champions, now they'll just be doods and chicks that use runeblades and necromancy. Not really worse than warlocks, so I guess I'll get used to it.
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As for what happened when Khadgar and Lothar killed Medivh, that just freed the sorcerer being corrupted by sargeras. Sargeras controlled him just with a part of his soul. Basically, his bulky and massive body is still somewhere in the nether.
Azshara isn't dead either. the major explosion and the maelström forced them to fall back in the sea, especially if you add the old gods offer.
More likely, it is the execution of the event, which is barely one, with Maiev popping like an emo assassin from nowhere, and just giving 1-2 yell line. end, loot, next!
Personally, i was expecting some lore and other twists. (i don't understand why Illidan didn't flee, while Kael'thas did...)
but oh well, i don't see that a problem that both can be "boss". But since how illidan was thrown as a "meaty loot hardcore boss", i'm wondering if they will coever Arthas lore. (quests aren't exactly enough, but we will see)
|2007-08-25, 01:21
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I just decided to return to WoW. I just heard of this new expansion. It sounds interesting. I just discovered I have to create my character all over again :/ oh well. maybe I'll try a pvp type character. Anyone know a good race/class/talent tree? I like playing the Horde, but I don't mind trying the alliance either.
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Just thought to note that even if Illidan and Arthas die in-game, Blizzard still has the (very likely) possibility of ignoring it. After all, they have stated in the lore that the Black Temple was an impenetrable fortress, so they can simply ignore the fact that players killed him off and say "Well, it also remained impenetrable!"
Even though they are killable by players, it shouldn't be presumed that they automatically die in the lore too.
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|2007-08-27, 02:33
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I am 99.9999999% sure that Blizzard has stated in the past (if you ask me to dig up the source, I'm afraid I can't do that as it's lost in the god-knows-where regions of history) that World of Warcraft will continue where WC3 : TFT left off (storyline-wise). This is the reason I picked up WoW to begin with in the past. I wanted to know the aftermath of Arthas claiming the frozen throne and fusing with Ner'zhul.
My theorycraft on the matter (concerning the storyline) would be that if / when blizzard pulls out a Warcraft 4, they would introduce a whole new line-up of heroes / villains and MAYBE bring back a few "old" heroes.
Edit : While Illidan's Black Temple is indeed an impenetrable fortress as has been said, players actually enter it (lore-wise, through quests) as a distraction was provided by Xi'ri and the Naaru forces. This enabled Akama, Maiev and the players to happily skip into the Black Temple. By no means were the front doors busted wide open through an outright frontal attack.
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|2007-08-27, 22:38
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For being so impenetrable, the orcs sure had no problems...I will forever believe that WoW is the ultimate milking attempt...more than all of the final fantasy 7 spinoffs, more than X-2, the star wars prequels, you name it...
|2007-08-27, 23:43
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Blizz are idiots. They should release more than just a sissy expansion. You can mostly complete it in under 1-2 months, 1 month if you're really fast. Adding 1 hero class dont really make the game that uber, unless.... nvm I still don't have enough info to argue about this.
|2007-08-28, 04:27
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In terms of PvE content, there will always be some obvious "cockblocks" to prevent raiders from progressing too quickly OR a few unintentional bugs in a few encounters that would make them virtually impossible to beat (which would take blizz like a month to fix).
For example, Lady Vashj mind control (before she was nerfed). GG mind-controlling the main tank and she runs rampant on the raid killing everyone! And yes, there's not a thing you can do about it. Nihilum did beat Lady Vashj but it was a fluke that she despawned and respawned again with 1% hp (stated on their site). The only other guild Method did it twice, once by abusing a bug in fearward and another...soulstoning the entire raid (before blizz nerfed this tactic). Other obviously overtuned bosses included Al'ar, Leotheras and a few others that I can't remember off the top of my head (they've all been nerfed now though, pretty easy atm).
|2007-08-28, 18:18
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I wish they could make the Scourge a Playable race...maybe not directly with Arthas, but it would b e cool if it could be through missions that inderectly ties to Arthas and the Scourge. Right now though I'm just working on creating a new guild...I named it the Secret Scourge Society, but I'm finding it hard to find people to join.
|2007-08-29, 08:57
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We'll be probably facing off against Kael'thas in a "round 2" and Kil'jaeden in a half-summoned / twisted state (the former is my theorycraft and SHOULD be correct...the latter is obtained from wowwiki.com, though wowwiki.com is not always 100% correct hehe. Just a disclaimer ^_^)
|2007-08-29, 14:41
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@Westlo what's your avatar from?
Well personally I don't mind the expansion coming out. I'm interested on how everything will play out. Right now I'm just happy that I finally got my guild started : )
As for story-wise they'll just create an expansion for when Warcraft 4 comes out that will coincide w/ the story or they'll call it another dimesion or another plausable history for the world of warcraft. At least that's what Sony did with Everquest...
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Pennsylvania's Superior Court recently decided an important case concerning the validity of a health care power of attorney and living will once an individual becomes incapacitated: In re: Estate and Person of Russell R. Border Jr., an incapacitated person, 2013 PA Super 94 (April 23, 2013).
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