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One of the things I actually miss from my days managing the Customer Service group for Upper Deck is the letters I used to receive. I would on occasion receive appreciative letters about something I had helped a customer with which was nice, but more often than not the letters were concerning a problem.
What I appreciated about them was that the letters were always so different because collectors as a whole are very different. They all have their pet peeves and things that annoy them and luckily for us they are more than happy to share their opinions with us. We use that feedback to ultimately make a better product and to try to help them out. And now by embracing new social media tools like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and this blog, we can connect with them in new and exciting ways.
A colleague once asked me, "Don't you get tired of hearing all the negativity?"
I responded, "It's not negativity as much as it is an opportunity. Had they not taken the time to contact us, we may have lost their business forever. Now we have the opportunity to save them as a customer."
I still believe that to be true. That being said, I'm not sure what to do with the letter we received today. The names have been blacked out to protect the customer, but this is just one that had a few of us in the office saying, "Really?"
Sports card and memorabilia collectors by and large are VERY passionate about their hobby and the sports they love. The vast majority of our core collecting base consists of males (94%) generally between the ages of 18 and 45. So it is not surprising the group that seems to be the biggest haters of this hobby and our products are the women they date or marry.
A couple of months ago I gave some tips to a collector who was looking for ways to balance his marriage and his love for the hobby, but I think it's time to simplify that a bit by using some generalizations. I know that's not a good thing to do, but it gets us to the answer the quickest.
At our core, guys can be a little stupid and women can be a little crazy. As this letter demonstrates, the husband was a little stupid for continuing to purchase cards, redeem items and for bringing in new memorabilia items that he knew his wife would hate. And in turn, she was a little crazy for writing a company blindly and telling us not to support our customer.
So where does that bring us? If you are one of the 94% in that age range that loves Upper Deck products, try not to be a little bit stupid because you will ultimately make your significant other a little bit crazy. And what does a crazy significant other do to a guy who is a passionate sports fan? Something like this…
Now that brings me to our real issue: How do we respond to this letter? Please give us your feedback in the comments section. We will give the person who provides the response we end up using a full box of 2009-10 NHL Be-A-Player and 2009-10 NHL ICE. We'll even include this Upper Deck backpack for the lady in your life, because she never looks better than when she's wearing a brand you love…
Heres my thoughts on a different kind of upset letter. Everyone has a hobby, and he has probably the best hobby money can buy, i'm sure she has a hobby as well, 40,000 cards is not a lot, but i see where shes coming from with them being in the car, and collecting dust, etc…Make him put them away safe and clean, make him a Man-Cave, get some frame work done for his best cards, do something productive with them, but you shouldnt take away someones hobby, just keep it filed and neat, to her she looks at it as waisted money for them just lying around, she could ask him to sell them, or just stop buying till he gets him self organized, and gets rid of what he doesn't want, give them to kids, sell them, give them to a card shop or friends, its not upper decks fault that they make great cards, and hard to stay away from all the sweet auto's. Hockey cards are really addicting, any sport cards are addicitng, depending on what you collect, or if she really is persistant on him to stop, it might actually be EBAY as well, i mean im not taking sides, but close accounts with anything to do with sports cards, Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts, I think is the most unique letter to have seen.
Aaron Harman
Dear Madam,
Thank you for writing to Upper Deck.
I understand your concerns, but you have to understand that
many people like to have a hobby, to make life more exciting.
Without hobbies our lives would be boring,
some people go hunting, others go bungee jumping,
your husband has chosen to collect cards.
If you love your husband and you want him to be happy,
Please, let him enjoy his hobby.
We wish you all the best,
Upper Deck Company
Dear Madam,
Although we recognize your love for your husband and for his well-being, we would like to point out to you the following. Hockey card collecting is a hobby and it obviously brings your husband much joy. We at Upper Deck do not know the specific reason why your husband collects Hockey cards and we furthermore do not know whether or not he has spoken with you about it in the past. What we often find is that Hockey Cards are a form of nostalgia that bring fans and collectors back to their childhood. This is also a great way for fans to get closer to the games and to the players. As we are sure that you are well aware, we provide various forms of memorabilia, autographs, and scarcity in our printing that makes collecting exciting.
Hopefully you will be able to see how much your husband enjoys this hobby and why he keeps on collecting. Although we do not condone causing your family to go bankrupt, we do believe that this hobby is fun for people and should remain that way. If your husband is spending too much on the hobby, try to bring him down slowly, but still allow him to spend on it as long as he enjoys it. Let us know if you have any further questions or if there are any ways that we can help you further with this situation.
My husband does not need any more hockey cards, football cards, basketball cards, baseball cards or any other worthless pieces of photo copied cardboard–but I would sure like one of those electronic gizmos to turn off the games from another room! My husband's passion has taken over every shelf in our home and garage.
Dear Madam,
I am sorry to hear that your husbands love for card collecting has caused you to write this letter. Having a collection myself, which I can only assume your husband's is simular to mine, I can empathize with you as my wife has lived with me collecting cards and memorabillia for years.
Throughout the years Upper Deck has created a variety of cards and memorabillia. Much of these cards and memorabillia can fetch hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars for collectors.
Think about your husband's hobby as being simular to an investment. His portfollio is probably filled with Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Martin Brodeur and Patrick Kane instead of Microsoft, RIM, Apple, and Google.
Many cards and memorabillia increase in value over the years and rarely decrease!!! They are something he can proudly show to his friends, along with keep for future generations to enjoy. Or perhaps sell if need is there.
This may be a good opportunity for you to help your husband know the value of his collection and perhaps show him how to take care of his investment by using plastic sleeves or cases along and helping him sell or trade away any duplicates he has, and for you to clear up some space!!
I hope you will reconsider about what the hockey card industry is all about and your husband's passion for collecting.
Boyd Zacher
I really wish that the key words weren't, "…who provides the response we end up using…" lol ~shrug~ but I might as well give this a shot anyhow, sooo here it goes…
Thank you very much for taking the time to write to us about your situation. At Upper Deck we actually receive a variety of letters concerning this matter. However, yours caught our attention for a number of reasons and we began to realize that this case is quite serious. I mean, if some guys such as your husband order even one more pack, they could quite possibly end up sleeping on the couch for the rest of the year…err…unless of course they already are.
Although we technically do not have any real power over whether he orders more from us, I believe that there are a number of options that you could consider. Allow me to suggest one viable option. Create a compromise with him that would benefit both of you. For example, each time he orders cards, he has to take you to the local mall, jeweler, or car dealership and you can pick out whatever you want. Never know, maybe this deal or one like it could ultimately end up working out for both of you.
Best of Luck,
Upper Deck
yupyup that's about it. -MoldyHeady
Dear Concerned Wife,
Unfortunately there is no way to black list your husband from purchasing or recieveing items that ultimately belong to him, may i suggest a better alternative of discussing with him his collection and cutting it down to items he must have. Think of hockey cards to men as shows to women they can never have enough even if they never wear or in his case look at all of them. Maybe find a way to display these cards that he cannot part with and compromise with him on selling some cards he is not attached to. Hopefully this has somewhat solved your problem of a very passinate hockey collecting husband.
How about something like this:
Dear Ms. (Smith)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and concern about your husband, and his love for collecting. You are a very loving and patient spouse to put up with such a cluttered and time consuming hobby. Unfortunately we are unable to stop any orders that your husband may place with us in the future. Since he is an adult, if he places an order, and pays for that order in full, we are by law required to fulfill his request. However, please let us reward you for your hard work and patience in caring for one of our good customers. Let us know either one of your favorite places to shop, or eat, and on your husbands next order, we will include a Gift Certificate in the amount of (insert dollar amount here) addressed to you, for the place of your choice. We wish you and your spouse the best in the future.
UD Customer Service
What do you guys think????
id respond stating he is a paying customer and has the right to buy from us and we wont refuse a sell.
Dear Madame,
Thank you for contacting us here at Upper Deck. We are sorry to hear that your husbands hobby is causing friction in your relationship. Unfortunately, we are unable to filter purchasing in a way that will effectively keep your husband from making future purchases. However, we are able to assist you in finding effective storage solutions that would help alleviate the clutter that is being caused by your husbands collection. As well, perhaps you will find a recent blog post on the topic of balancing the sports card collecting hobby and marriage of some help if your husband is unable to stop collecting completely. For storage solutions you can contact your local hobby store by using the store locator tool found here, or by contacting an upper deck representative at this email address.
Thank you very much for taking the time to contact us and we hope that we will be able to assist you in resolving this issue,
Upper Deck
I recentlly met a guy in a card shop who asked me for advice on what box he should buy. He only had 100 dollars to spend.I asked him if he was new to collecting and what he perferred(rookies,autos,etc)he told me he just wanted a product with lots of cards and a good value.He proceded to tell me that he gets drunk to often and as a escape from drinking he'll spend his evening sorting cards.every man needs an activety to spend his time.I would think collecting cards is a better way then drinking,gambling or even drugs.upper deck you may call your self a life savor. thanks
Dear Mrs……..
We at Upper Deck understand your concern for your husband, while still appreciating your Husband's passion for the game of hockey. We do not offer our product with the intention of causing problems in a relationship, but simply to connect fans with a love of their sport to the game. Perhaps there is a way you could see to enjoy this hobby with him, see what he finds so enjoyable with collecting hockey cards. Maybe allow him to have some of the more valuable or appealing cards on display in his own area, and the two of you can come to some agreement on his hobby.
While we understand that collecting of sport cards, and in this case, hockey card collecting is not for everyone, many couples do end up enjoying the thrill of opening a pack together, hoping for that great card! Either way, communication between a couple in this hobby is key, and we her at Upper Deck believe there is room for you both, whatever decision you both come to.
Upper Deck.
Dear Madam,
I am so very sorry for your concern in this matter. We at Upper Deck understand your frustration. Have you spoken to your husband regarding his love of the collection to see if you could work out a compromise of better organization? We would hate to lose you as customers so we could send you some organizing materials to assist him in getting his collection together in a better way. Maybe he has a place to put them so they are out of your way as well? I am also enclosing a nice backpack and water bottle just for you. I hope you have a great day and are able to come to a compromise with your husband.
Paul Dauwer Jr
Dear Madame, first off we at Upper Deck would love to thank you for your letter. You letter is very inspirational for wives that have sports card collecting husbands all over the world. We have found that card collecting has become an epidemic of men between the ages of 14-45. To this day there is still no cure to card collecting but our advice to you to try and ween him off his obsessive collecting. Some advice that we have shared with other wives, is to work with your husband to try and donate some of the less desired cards that he has. There are many groups and organizations out there that would love to take them . There are also support groups called "Local Card Shops" that should help take some of his collection, and the win win would be is they would pay for the cards. Again, once the collecting bug has bitten a man it is hard for him to stop. We will try our best not to fill his orders but unfortunately, customer service and delivery is what we stand behind. Thanks again for your letter and good luck with your "Bug bitten" husband
Dear Mrs. Perturbed,
Let me thank you for bringing this to our attention. We can empathize with your situation. Unfortunately, we don't think 40,000 cards is an unreasonable amount. We have millions of cards and thousands of memorabilia items on our warehouses. We count on passionate collectors like your husband to help us make room for new items by purchasing current items.
As a thank you for your letter, please accept this box which contains another 360 hockey cards.
Upper Deck
Dear Sir/Madam,
While we appreciate and understand your concern, it is not our position to mettle in personal matters. We cannot refuse an order because of personal differences in the home. While we do understand your concern, this is something where we cannot intervene. Thank you for taking the time to write The Upper Deck Company, and have a great day!
John Doe
I think the letter should be in a tone of a compromise and try to empathize with her.
Dear "Sportscard Widow" (just kidding),
We appreciate your efforts in contacting us to help resolve your personal issues. We understand that sports card collecting can be overwhelming to those that do not share the passion for it.
May we suggest that you and your husband come to a compromise where he must balance the love of sports cards with his love for you. To demonstrate this compromise, you may want to show your support for his passion but also remind him to curtail his spending habits for family needs such as vacation, kids' education, retirement, mortgage, etc.
Unfortunately we cannot legally fulfill your request and hope a resolution to your situation is fruitful and swift.
Upper Deck
That's pretty sad for someone's wife to write to you guys…
Ka Wai
Dear _____,
Thank you for the note regarding your concern (and request) about your husband's passion for sports card collecting. And while we're sensitive to your frustration, we can't deny him the opportunity to purchase Upper Deck products in the future. However, we'd like to share a few thoughts to help you better understand the satisfaction we see collectors deriving from a hobby that is shared by millions. First, many collectors find that sports cards are another way for them to connect with the sports and players the love. They enjoy reading the stats, a player's milestones, or even getting and autograph or a piece of memorabilia. Second is the ability to share their passion with other collectors through trading, buying or selling cards to each other. Lastly, sports cards provide a collector with a with a way to hold on to some great memories of players and teams they follow now or as a kid. Again, we appreciate your feedback and hope this helps with your feelings toward your husband's passion for collecting. Regards.
Dear Mrs. __________,
Thank you for taking the time to write to us and expressing your concerns with your husband's growing hockey collection. We at Upper Deck appreciate hearing from you and would like to assist you as much as possible in the matter.
Let me first state that I can not at the request of an individual legally block a consumer from making purchases from our company or any other company selling our products. In order for this to happen, there would have to be a legal injunction served upon our company by an U.S. court regarding the matter. Unless we are served with a court order of the sorts, your husband will be free to continue purchasing products from us.
I am somewhat sympathetic to the nature of your letter. I understand the frustration one's significant other may experience when the collector does not respect their collection by allowing it to become perceived as clutter. With that in mind, please find accompanying this letter a package that includes several additional cardboard storage boxes that you can give to your husband to hopefully promote him to better store his collection. As a token to you, I have also enclosed an Upper Deck ladies backpack for your use.
I would also suggest that you and your husband sit down and have a calm discussion about your concerns with his growing hockey collection. I would hope after doing so, that the two of you could reach some middle ground on the matter.
Please feel free to contact me in the future with any other concerns you may have regarding our company or products. Please let your husband know that I am sorry. Trust me, he will know what you mean.
Chris Carlin
Dear Mrs. ,
We here at Upper Deck are much appreciated of your husbands long term customer loyalty. We can not deny any purchase request from a customer new or otherwise. However, I can recommend that maybe you try to show an indterest in your husbands hobby rather than trying to cut him out of it. Since uou do not like the cards stored the way he is currently keeping them maybe help him organize them into collectors books. This will also allow him to sort though the cards and see if there are any he is willing to maybe sell in order to fund his new purchases.
Best regards,
Upper Deck
I would forward this letter back to their house addressed to the husband. That's it. Only after I showed all fellow employees and laughed. That's too much! Ba hahahahahah
But then again being female I guess I am part of the 6% who are female collectors…
how did she type that letter with a frying pan in her hand?
Dear Mrs…..,
Rest assured we do somewhat understand your problem but can guarantee you that there is no such thing as "too many cards". Your husbands collection is still in the building stages and as any good supporting wife can do i would strongly urge you to help him get them out of those rubbermaid tubs and shoe boxes and into more conventional storage containers to assure that his investment will stand the test of time. Instead of making this a negative situation i would like to help you fix this misunderstanding and suggest you turn this into a family bonding opportunity. Thank you very much for your time to write this letter and good luck to you both in the future.
Dear, Collector
Your Husband is an avid hockey card collector and we appretiate your buisness, but we can not commit to what your demand is. Its up to your husband to cut down his spending on our cards.
Thanks, Upper Deck Customer Service
Dear —–,
As a company, we stand by the products we sell and the collectors who support this great hobby. Clearly your husband has a deep love for collecting hockey cards and memorabilia and you find it difficult and at times impossible to deal with.
In the world we live in, its tough to find something that makes a person truly happy and has little negative effect on the world, but sports card collecting is definitely one of them. We would suggest that if your husband is happy that he maintain this hobby.
However, its also very clear that the vast surplus of cards in your home is upsetting, and if they are merely sitting around, its arguable that they are not being enjoyed by him. Perhaps he could donate the cards to a children's hospital to brighten the lives of those who could use some cheer. Or even talking to a local vendor about setting up a contest to win a mass of these cards with the proceeds going to charity.
While it would seem reasonable to simply cut off your husband's collecting at the source, we cannot control his actions. He will have full reign over whether he collects or not. The best thing you can possibly do is work with him to make the situation more palatable to you.
We at Upper Deck enjoy nothing more than making our collectors happy, and we hope that even if your husband isn't purchasing cards anymore that he can continue to enjoy the hobby in some form.
Best regards,
Upper Deck
Dear mrs. ________
Maybe your husband needs a new wife.
That is all.
Daniel Morra.
Dear Concerned Wife,
I'm sure my own wife may feel the same way as you at times. She has often threatened me with trash cans full of lighter fluid but I explain how this is a healthy hobby as long as it doesn't affect paying the bills. If it is an addiction, Upper Deck's soon to be released program called "12 step program to reduce pack ripping" could of use to your husband and all it costs is 100 empty Upper Deck wrappers.
We do thank you for your business and for that we enclose a box of BAP hockey and NHL Ice for your husband as well as tickets for you to see "Thunder from Down Under" when they visit your city.
Kindest regards and best wishes,
UD Customer Service
To our avid collectors wife,
I would like to first say thank you and I am sorry. Thank you for doing what you have with your husband and his collection. Thank you for understanding that there are many collectors who do the same thing your husband does each day. Next, I am sorry that this is in the way of your marriage and relationship with your husband. In saying that, please accept my apology and with that a check of $xxx amount to help with this. While we are not able to stop sending products to a paying customer, we can ensure you that we will listen to every voice and every concern of all of the Upper Deck consumers and their respective spouses.
Thank you for your time
Upper Deck Consumer Relations
Dear [name],
While we sympthize with your plight, you will forgive us for feeling a bit proud at the same time. After all, we are a sports card company whose purpose is to make cards that consumers want to buy. It sounds like we have been doing a good job with it in your husband's case. However, we are unable to restrict his purchases as we do not sell directly to him so there's no way of knowing where he is buying our products. However, the best solution is to simply talk to him about it. Please understand that your purchases and outside endeavors (nails, hair, shoes, clothes, etc.) will come up during said talk so you may want to be prepared or perhaps just agree to disagree on the subject and move on. If you still want to pursue the discussion, you are going to need to get his attention so here are some ice breakers that will help garner his attention as they are on his level…
1. "I hope you don't mind, but I used this Alexander Ovechkin card as a coaster. The fabric soaked up the moisture but the scribbling didn't fare as well."
2. "Is Sidney Crosby related to Bing Crosby?"
3. "I saw this hot Pavel Bure card where he has roller blades and looks to be outside. I thought hockey was inside on ice?"
4. "You were right, trading is fun. I traded your Patrick Roy card in the super thick plastic for cash and then traded it for new shoes"
5. "I found a bunch of Brodeur cards and remember you saying how that's a t term for those homemade fake cards so I pitched them all."
6. "I see you have an Evgeni Malkin card. Wasn't he also the villain in Harry Potter?"
7. "Who came first, Super Mario the video game guy or Super Mario Lemieux?"
8. "Come here, you have to hear how cool a Gretzky jersey card sounds in my bicycle spokes but wait, the thick patch card is even better, come hear for yourself!"
9. I've heard you talk about Bobby Hull as the Golden Jet, and his son as the Golden Brett, so will our financial situation be known as the Golden Debt?"
10. "I don't know why they call them 'Cup' cards because I've tried dozens of them and they don't hold water at all!"
Please keep us informed about how we can continue to assist you in this endeavor.
Upper Deck
Dear Madam:
What do you do for a hobby?? Do you collect anything?? If you could please tell us what your favourite sport is we will gladly send you a basic starting kit of cards to enjoy the time your husband spends on his hockey time with him. Collect together. As for the 40000 cards he has collecting dust, you should ask him if he'd consider donating them to a local kids charity or the local hospital. This way they would be split up and used to give to kids. It does not matter to them the value of the card so much as the thrill of having them. With this solution, both sides win. You will have a cleaner house and the kids in need will have the joy of collecting thanks to your husbands hobby.
Chad Gardner
Dear Mrs. X
Here at UpperDeck we can honestly say that we have not experienced a letter of concern such as yours. And it really "boggled" our minds,(no disrespect.)We have took the time to circulate your letter to varying members of our UpperDeck team,other than us at customer service.The opinions were quite different in all….but the census was telling us that we should try to help you by giving back a response that may seem a bit personal.
We can assume your husband has been collecting for years and loves the hobby.
Compromise with your husband.He may never want to stop.You could take advantage of the situation to better your relationship.Trade with him a night on the town,for one box of cards. Or a walk on the beach for a box of cards.The possibilities are endless.He will be happy with his hobby and you could be happy with the time you get to spend with him.
We sincerly hope this advice helps resolve your concerns.As no other response would be just,in our opinion.
With great respect,
The UpperDeck Team
Dear Mrs. _______,
We are very sorry that your husband has purchased and accumulated such a quantity of our product. Since you feel that your husband has too many cards maybe you should talk to him about it and mabye you can come up with a solution to this problem like selling some in a yard sale, donating some to charity or selling some on Ebay. Who know's maybe if you let him keep them there might be a pair of shoes in it for you.
Upper Deck
Dear customer,
Thank you for your recent letter of concern regarding the amount of hockey cards in your husband's collection. While we had a very hard time in responding to your request, we think we have a solution to your dilemma. Many of our customers, who obtain too many "unwanted" cards, often donate them to a local charity, children's hospital, or school. Many of today's sports cards collectors often open boxes and packs in search of the big find, which is part of the excitement of the sports cards hobby.
Please consider the donation suggestion, as many deserving kids fighting illnesses and other problems would be absolutely thrilled to benefit from your donation. At least your husband's collection won't take up so much room and needy kids will be blessed at the same time.
Upper Deck
Dear Mrs. …
To start with, i would like to extend my sincere condolences for whatever inconvenience your husband's hobby may be creating in your life.
Unfortunately, we are not in a position to refuse a properly submitted, paid order. The Federal Civil Rights Act entitles all people to full and equal enjoyment of goods and services without discrimination or segregation. We can only recommend that this is an issue whose resolution needs to be achieved between your husband and yourself.
In closing, please know that we here at Upper Deck fully believe in, and only endorse, a HEALTHY pursuit of the passion which is Sports memorabilia collecting. Thank you for your letter and we wish you much success in coming to an amicable solution.
Upper Deck / Upper Deck Authenticated
We here at Upper Deck think we have come up with a great solution you can propose to your husband. He can continue to buy are cards but he must collect only his favorite team/player and special inserts. The rest (commons) MUST be given away to a local school or your local Hockey organization to be given away to the kids that really want them and that way they will find a good home. Were sure this will not only bring a smile to the faces of some kids who might not otherwise have an opportunity to purchase them but also to your husband who can continue his hobby.
Thanks for your continued support,
Upper Deck
Thank you for your letter. We will immediately stop sending all hockey cards and memorabilia to you and will start sending baseball, basketball and football cards and memorabilia to him.
Dear Ma'am,
Upper Deck would like to thank you for your letter. Though the situation you are in with your husband is a serious one, hearing from somebody with a different view on collecting, is at times what we need. Sometimes a company like ours, your husband, collectors and people in general can fall victum to tunnel vision. Maybe over the years, like your husband, we have grown a bit oblivious to the plight of our collectors better half's. Though we appriciate their passion for our products and love for the sports they follow, it is all too often that the ones who suffer go without being heard.
Taking your feelings, and the many like you, into consideration we here at Upper Deck will take your letter as a suggestion. A suggestion that in the future we not leave you out. Maybe in the form of a online forum, a blog written by people in your situation, maybe then you wont feel hopeless because you would be able to interact with people like yourself.
All this said, unfortuneatly we cannot deny your husband from purchasing our products. Though we will hope, for your sake, that he at least starts to pace himself with what he buys from us.
Thank you for your time and I apologize for your inconveniance.
Upper Deck
Dear [name],
If we haven't learned anything else from the last Presidential election, we've learned that change is good. Rather than despising these products, embrace them and see what they can offer you in terms of excitement and interest. If your husband stopped buying cards, we'd probably have to fire staff which would mean their families would be living in a car so you'll have to decide which you prefer.
Upper Deck
Congratulations to Jenn V! We will be using your response to the customer and you'll be receiving some great items for helping us on this situation. We really enjoyed how much time everyone took to provide great feedback here. This is something we will likely do again in the future, thanks again for all of your help!
Congrats Jenn V! That was a really good letter. Hopefully we can all learn to be better organized collectors, and teach others around us. Thank you Upper Deck for this awesome contest. Do you sell merchandise like that backpack? I know my wife would love a pink backpack or anything else that's pink. Thank you again UD!
Awesome! Thanks UD! This was a great contest and I really enjoyed entering. I'm so excited to get my cards and backpack – I hope to pull a BAP RC of my buddy Mark Letestu, along with a host of other awesome UD cards. Hope to hear from you soon!


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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany — Marcel Hirscher claimed his 55th World Cup victory by finishing well ahead of his rivals in Sunday's giant slalom, the last before the Olympics.
The Austrian six-time overall champion was fastest in both runs for a combined time of 2 minutes, 40.18 seconds on the Kandahar course — 1.57 seconds faster than compatriot Manuel Feller and 1.69 quicker than Ted Ligety of the United States.
"It's really, really difficult to beat Marcel, unless he beats himself," Ligety said. "You have to ski as fast as you can and hope that's good enough, but it probably won't be if he skis as well as he can."
Hirscher, who broke his ankle in the offseason and missed his entire preparation period, overtook Austrian great Hermann Maier's career total of World Cup wins.
"It's definitely something special to be Austria's No. 1 in career victories so a huge day for myself," said Hirscher, who only has Swedish standout Ingemar Stenmark ahead of him in men's skiing with 86 wins.
"I give my best like every other athlete. But I'm quite stable this season and mentally everything is a little easier," Hirscher said after his seventh giant slalom win in eight races. His third place at Val d'Isere in France was the only exception.
"I'm very happy and very surprised that this season is going so well," the Austrian said.
The 25-year-old Feller almost lost control as he skied to the limit but managed to hang on to claim his first podium finish.
Ligety was 0.63 behind Hirscher after the first run.
"This hill is always a really tough hill. It's not a place you can put two really good turns together, unless you're Marcel," Ligety said after he claimed his first podium place of the season.
It was his first since placing second in a super-G at Beaver Creek in December 2015.
"I'm happy to make that step here when it's been a tough couple of years injury-wise," Ligety said.
Henrik Kristoffersen, Hirscher's closest rival in both the overall and giant slalom standings, finished fourth, 1.83 behind.
Hirscher stretched his lead over the Norwegian to 105 points in the discipline standings — with his 26th giant slalom victory — and 224 in the overall standings.
Alexis Pinturault, the only man other than Hirscher to have won any of the last 11 World Cup giant slaloms, finished 2.32 off the pace in ninth.

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Breasts are a beautiful thing, but with age, they begin to sag. Every woman wants to have perfectly shaped breasts that remain that way throughout her life; sadly it just doesn't work like that.
The physical process usually sets in when a woman reaches her 40's, certain factors can lead to a woman developing saggy breasts at a very young age, even as young as early to mid 20's. Finding out the exact reason for saggy breasts is half the battle won in trying to find out a way to correct them.
Common Reasons:
- Negligence
- Improper Care
- Childbirth
- Breastfeeding
- Nutritional Deficiency
- Age
- Existing Medical Ailments (Breast Cancer, tuberculosis etc.)
- Wrong Sized Bras
- Menopause
- Gravitational Pull
Natural Remedies
Now we come to the fun part, fixing the problem in its tracks. Most women opt for surgery to correct sagging breasts, but in addition to being extremely expensive, these surgeries would not deliver desirable results in most cases. Not to mention the worry of side effects that could be detrimental to the individuals overall health.
Natural Remedies and exercise are a more suitable alternative. In addition to being equally effective as the other conventional treatments, these remedies will not cause harmful side effects and they don't cost as much either. Here are some of the best and most common home remedies for saggy breasts.
- Nutritional Deficiency
You are probably asking yourself how a nutritional deficiency can affect the firmness of your breasts. But, in fact, deficiencies can prevent the nutrients needed for breast growth and support from reaching the breasts. A simple protein deficiency can result in the breast muscles losing their strength and firmness, thereby leading to saggy undesirable breasts.
So, the solution would be to eat foods that are nutritionally rich and contain essential nutrients like proteins, vitamins, calcium, minerals, carbohydrates and essential fats.
- Exercise!
This is a no brainer, you must incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Exercises that target breast tissue and pectoral muscles around the chest.
Try exercises like:
- Push ups
- Chest Press
- Chest Pulls
- Arm Raises
- Dumbbell fly's
Use the Video and find exercises that are suitable for you!
- Ice Massage
Ice massages are a wonderfully effective way to lift those sagging breasts. The cold temperature will cause the tissue to contract, in turn making the breasts appear firmer and more lifted.
Take 2 ice cubes and massage them in circular motions around each of your breasts for one minute. Dry the breasts with a soft towel and immediately put on a properly fitting bra. Stay in a reclining position for 30 minutes. Do this at regular intervals throughout the day.
- Regular Massage
Aside from ice massages, regular massages are a great way to get those breast back in shape. Massaging your breasts in an upward motion for at least 15 minutes every day can be great for your saggy breasts. Repeat rubbing generates heat and energy improving blood circulation to the breasts; strengthening the connective tissues and muscles, thereby preventing breasts from sagging and improving the breast shape effectively.
Massaging with olive oil is another excellent technique if you want firm lifted breasts. Olive oil is a rich source of antioxidants and fatty acids that can reverse the damage caused by free radicals. It will also improve skin tone and texture.
- Cucumber and Egg Yolk
Cucumber has natural skin toning properties and egg yolk has high levels of protein and vitamins that can help treat sagging breasts.
Puree a small cucumber in a blender and mix in one egg yolk and teaspoon of cream. Mix the ingredients into a paste. Apply the mixture onto your breast and leave it for around 30 minutes. Wash thoroughly with cold water. Use the mask once a week to firm and strengthen breast tissue.
- Bra Fitting
A wrong sized bra can make your breasts sag in no time. Not wearing a bra at all doesn't do you any favors either. Your best option is to opt for bras that have special support holders or pads at the bottom of the cup. These would keep your breast in place and prevent sagging. Go to a bra store and have someone fit you to ensure that you are wearing the correct size.
- Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera has natural skin tightening properties that can help get rid of sagging breasts. The antioxidants present in aloe vera prevent damage caused by free radicals and help firm sagging breasts.
Apply the gel to your breasts and massage gently in circular motions for 10 minutes. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. Repeat this 4-5 times a week to get the desired results.


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Google Wallet Cracked: What this means for mobile payments
Few people dispute that the age of plastic and cash as a primary means of payment is coming to an end. Although, researchers have just revealed that the Google Wallet PIN could be compromised under the right set of circumstances which could be viewed as a setback (Researcher Cracks Google Wallet PIN).
The article highlights that developers are not applying secure development lifecycle practices in mobile app production, or to put it another away "security is an afterthought". So what does this mean for the Google Wallet and mobile payments?
In a world where business goals are defined primarily by revenue, earnings, and customer acquisition it's no wonder that companies focus more on proving the success of a business model than eliminating potential vulnerabilities. After all, what's there to protect if you don't even have a viable business in the first place.
Each year, the number of breaches and levels of sophistication of each attack continues to grow, whilst almost all industries continue to opt for a reactive "ramp-up-after-product launch" approach to dealing with these issues – often only after mandated by externally applied compliance and regulation. Only years after the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) came into effect did we see protection by retailers and payment processors eventually take place.
Take Zappos a few weeks back for example, where regulatory compliance both succeeded and failed. They were successful in that customer credit card information was not compromised thanks to PCI. The failure is that other sensitive customer information (name, physical address, email, etc.) was compromised which is arguably a bigger concern when it comes to identity theft. Fortunately breach disclosure laws require that organizations report that customer information has been lost if it has not been properly protected otherwise we'd be hearing about far fewer breaches.
The recurring theme is that security best practices were applied only when proactively mandated. Even with breach disclosure laws and the associated costs such as credit monitoring, card re-issuance, impact on shareholders, brand damage, etc. many companies choose to do the bare minimum in terms of security until a breach actually occurs.
In a time where many disruptive technologies such as cloud, mobile, and social media are coming into play and there really are fewer barriers to the flow of information, security is becoming much more relevant and the mind-set is finally shifting. Going forward companies can no longer afford to roll the dice in the hope that they can learn from another company's misfortune. Companies that hold customer data are responsible for proactively protecting that information and will be held much more accountable if they don't – by regulatory authorities and by the customer.
Back to the Google Wallet, every new technology has bumps in the road and Google already have a fix in place. Companies like Google that are able to respond quickly will continue to remain key players in the fast maturing mobile payment ecosystem.
Data security is an evolving, Darwinian, landscape where hackers and criminals are the inevitable virus within functioning to winnow the ill-designed and the ill-prepared. It is virtually impossible to be able to anticipate every threat that may be on the horizon. Companies poised for success already have coverage for known threats and have solid incident response plans for everything else.
Mobile payments will continue its high growth trajectory as the utility and benefits to the customer are so great. The question isn't around how quickly mobile payments will become main stream, it is which companies, platforms and apps will make it into the customer's winners circle.
The age of mobile payments is finally here and it will be companies like Movenbank with the most complete offering of rich and relevant functionality, usability and of course – security best practice, that will have the cachet and coolness factor envied by so many today.
by Derek Tumulak
Derek Tumulak is an advisor to Movenbank on security and broader technology matters. He has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry with an extensive background in virtualization and cloud computing, enterprise security, payment systems, and Internet messaging. Derek was most recently with SafeNet as Vice President of Product Management, responsible for commercial data security products. He joined SafeNet through the acquisition of Ingrian Networks where he was Vice President of Product Management and Engineering. Derek's experience also includes engineering and leadership roles at E-Stamp and Netscape Communications.


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Has anyone encountered Aedes mosquitos in the San Jacintos?
The way one would be mostly to know of such an encounter would be from having a large itchy welt after being bitten. These mosquitos are so small that they are rarely noticed. They don't buzz around human heads. And the bite is often not noticed until it later turns red, swells, and itches. The itch is unforgettably bad.
LA, Orange Count and San Diego are infested. Coachella Valley is much less so. We may owe thanks to an aggressive defense by the CV vector control agency, coupled with good neighborhood cooperation. And it may have grown so bad in SoCal because LA's response has been too weak. (Speaking of LA, I guess you have heard about its fleas and typhus, which are also out of control.)
The Idyllwild Towncrier has had a story about the mosquitos, but did not address any local infestation.
It will soon be too cold for them in the high country, but the eggs are able to survive the cold and will be ready to attack when the temperature rises again in spring.


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Today's world is becoming increasingly business-oriented. Not enough time, money, or appreciation is dedicated to the importance of the arts, and I think this is a huge disservice to humanity. As I'm approaching graduation and I'm faced with the reality of the need to choose a career path, I find myself conflicted in the debate about aid and charity. Is it good? If yes, how much is good? If no, then what are the other alternatives for improving the needs of this world?
I like the work of many international organizations working to improve the lives of people across the world, and I'm particularly interested in the works of micro-finance institutions who seek to provide others with the necessary capital and skills to forever change their lives. But I've come to realize the in order to change the world, the emphasis doesn't always need to be on business. I've come to understand in my research and experiences that there is no one road to 'development' – both personal and international – but rather several approaches.
My Zambian sister Mazuba Kapambwe informed me of an excellent project in Zambia that realizes the transformative power in the arts – Barefeet Theater. Barefeet Theater is comprised of young adults who were or currently are on the streets of Zambia and uses theater, art, dance, music, and creative writing to engage these children and young adults with their community. Furthermore, it offers them a creative means through which to express themselves.
Barefeet Theater puts on a series of performances in Zambia as well as internationally, all of which lead up to their large Barefeet Festival which is held every August.
The members of Barefeet and their mission is truly inspirational. If you are currently in Zimbabwe or Zambia or you are headed there sometime soon, try to check them out Harare International Festival of Arts Wednesday May 1st and Saturday May 4th where they will be performing their award winning play Tujuka Must Die or in Lusaka, Zambia at the Lusaka Motor Club on April 24th and 25th. If you miss these events, never fear, their Barefeet Festival will be held again next August!
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Twenty-one-year-old Erich Mrak has been writing lyrics and music since he was seven years old. His new single "With You" is an excellent mix between modern day hip hop and soft pop.
The Toronto based chill-hop producer lovingly blends rap and saccharine bubble gum pop resulting in a relaxing fusion of musical unification.
"With You" involves digitally made instrumentals encasing a voice of adolescent hesitance, and is probably meant to be played in a high school kid's coupe or college dorm room. Coming from the mind of a young musician, the feeling of being noncommittal in a post-modern world with a potential significant other is unfortunately all too familiar for most. If it strikes a chord with you, the song did its job.
At its softhearted interior, "With You" accurately depicts the uncertainty of youthful western intimacy. Its charming juvenility is an earnest reminder to think before we act, do what's best for ourselves, and attempt to do right by others.
"With You" is a lot like a romance film where I wish the couple ends up together at the end. I really hope whomever Erich Mrak is describing in the song won that happy ending.
Erich Mrak is radio friendly. His single "Without You" is an affair suburban rappers don't really cover, but might want to reconsider since relationships are more relatable than booze and Ferraris. The pop fueled hip hop star is bucking the trend, if not through lyrical sincerity alone.
Check out the new single by clicking here or using the embedded player below.
Looking to feel something when listening to your pop music? Then be sure to visit and bookmark all of Erich Mrak's links below.


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Proving there's more than one way to teach geopolitics to a class of ninth-graders, Eric Nelson, a social studies teacher at North Lakes Academy in Forest Lake, created a fantasy football-style game that has his students "drafting" countries - whose conditions they monitor on a weekly basis - and competing head-to-head.
The early results have been promising, Nelson says, as his students are more engaged and their analytical skills have improved. The game, called Fantasy Geopolitics, has also been featured on CNN.com and Mashable, a leading digital culture blog. Its scoring system is simple enough: points are awarded based on the number of times a country is mentioned in media outlets like the New York Times. This is where a basic knowledge of current affairs comes in handy — for example, stories mentioning Russia have spiked in recent weeks with the opening of the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
On the game's Kickstarter page, Nelson says:
"We're not just trying to gamify learning. We're going after the 'learnification' of gaming. We encourage students and teachers to get curious about the world in which they live and then become fans of global competence, all the while playing, reading, and learning! The game is a vehicle for deeper learning. There are so many interesting digital resources available, but nothing that brings them all together in one place around an engaging learning game like Fantasy Geopolitics!"
Although the so-called gamification of education has gained wide attention in education circles, Nelson admits its efficacy in the classroom is largely anecdotal for now.
In 2003, University of Toronto researchers published a report, titled "A Practitioner's Guide To Gamification Of Education" that sought to "define gamification, deconstruct the process of gamifying a learning program, explore the limitations, and review successful implementations of gamification."
The report says:
Ben Leong, Assistant Professor at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS) states that there should be a clear understanding that gamification is independent of knowledge or skills. Gamification directly affects engagement and motivation and it indirectly leads to acquiring more knowledge and skills. Gamification encourages students to perform an action; for example, motivating students to practice computer programming will increase their skill and motivating students to memorize consistently can increase their knowledge.
Nelson, who lives in Minneapolis with his wife, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin, and then went to the University of Minnesota where he earned a master's in social studies education.


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Mark Driscoll: The Christianity Magazine Interview Is Published
I received my subscription copy of Christianity magazine yesterday, complete with the now infamous interview with Mark Driscoll, about which I wrote on Friday. In addition to the well-publicised insults to British Christian ministers, a couple more things took my breath away.
Justin Brierley pushes Driscoll about some of his more controversial statements, including the one where he said he couldn't worship a Jesus he could beat up. Brierley points out that Jesus was beaten up – namely his suffering and death on the Cross. But that's actually OK and manly for Driscoll, because that was like the valour of a soldier. (He forgets that a soldier would have been trying to dish out pain and suffering on his enemies, which I guess he might like, but there's not exactly any evidence for Jesus doing that.)
But more, he then goes on to the Second Coming and says that the purpose of Jesus coming again is precisely so that he can 'give a beating'. Well – yes, Jesus will judge and condemn sin, there will be eternal punishment for the unrepentant (although I disagree with him that it is an eternal, conscious torment – that doesn't take apocalyptic language seriously). But to frame it in terms of Jesus coming to give people a beating is not going to put the right kind of fear of God into people, is it?
The second observation I had is where Driscoll refers to those who do not believe in penal substitution. Now let me make it clear that I believe in substitutionary atonement, but I am aware of the dangers in how it is framed and explained. I want nothing to do with those in the 'Young, Restless and Reformed' camp who explicitly talk of the Cross as a place where God killed Jesus. That says it all about the worst of this teaching.
However, what made my jaw head for the Southern Hemisphere was Driscoll's supposed reason for why people reject penal substitution. Is it about concepts of justice or love? No! People reject it because – wait for it – it's too … masculine.
So now you know.
Posted on January 17, 2012, in ministry, Religion and tagged atonement, Christianity magazine, Justin Brierley, Mark Driscoll, penal substitution, Second Coming. Bookmark the permalink. 4 Comments.
This is your poetry consultant with a medical intervention by Aussie poet Gwen Harwood – to counteract the effects of reading Christianity Today article:
Bone Scan
Thou hast searched me and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising – Psalm 139
In the twinkling of an eye,
a moment, all is changed:
on a small radiant screen
(honeydew melon green)
are my scintillating bones.
Still in my flesh I see
the God who goes with me,
glowing with radioactive
isotopes. This is what he
at last allows a mortal
eye to behold: the grand
supporting frame complete
(but for the wisdom teeth),
the friend who lives beneath
appearances, alive
with light. Each glittering bone
assures me: you are known.
The full interview has been released on http://goo.gl/e0kjc as long as taken BP meds.


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For Bill Quill from Louisville
Dear Bill,
I know you know how much I love the way your name rhymes with itself and with your city. Evelyn said you looked for a posts through the winter and didn't find as many as you wanted. There were a few, Bill! But here is another, for you and for everyone. It is worked in like whip-stictches among the different little tasks of my morning, and so it will be short, and maybe disjointed, but no less well meant for that.
What can I tell you?
Winter has ended, or almost, anyway.
It's cool but sunny this morning. The raisin and the molasses cookies–Great Grandma Daisy Butcher's molasses cookies–have just come out of the oven, and the smell– The smell, the smell. Cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, vanilla. It's the smell of my childhood in some ways, as well as of most of my adult life. It's the smell of morning, of work, of hope, sometimes of exhaustion, but no matter how tired I am, it always lifts my spirits or at least consoles them.
It rained hard yesterday in the evening and I sat for a little more than one full minute–I tracked the sweep of the second hand on the old RC clock–and watched the trees lash and bounce while Laura sat at the table with me looking something up on the computer. A pizza was baking. It needed that minute and so did I. It was a peaceful moment, a tiny one, a good one.
I've been feeling reflective about the joys and griefs of life, this week. A man was laid to rest too young yesterday. I remember a game of euchre we played, laughing across the table. A snowshoe walk along the edge of Sable Lake. A baby two days old, tiny and wearing a knit cap too large for him, offered down to me in a chair I couldn't get up from that particular winter. Such love and pride. How must those closest to him feel? I can imagine a little. And yet this honor of grieving is what is offered all of us, if we will truly love, and live.
You know about that.
IVY BLAKE comes out in just ten days now. I'm proud of her. She's a toughie, a toughie with a tender heart. An optimist in the face of not-optimal conditions. Like a parent I hope the world will treat her kindly and also know I can't control what the world does. She's become acquainted with so many people already. The curator of the Children's Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota, for one. She wrote and told me Ivy was featured at the librarian's conference at Book Expo America in NYC this last week.
Isn't that something, I thought. Ivy gave me a little wave, grinning.
I hope you are well, Bill. I hope everyone is well.
More soon, or soonish, anyway–
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Our network has been crippled twice by newly imaged Dells with IPv6 still enabled. These machines go into S1 sleep state and start blasting out several gigs an hour of MLD's. Some sensitive equipment reports loss of connectivity as a result.
While we can obviously disable ICMPv6 multicast on our switch gear, and also disable IPv6 on the machines from the start, we are stumped about where this traffic is coming from. Is anyone familiar with Windows 7 Enterprise x64 or Dell systems like these doing anything like this?
As soon as you hit a key to wake the PCs, they shut-up. We initially thought they were infected, and have scans running overnight (late discovery), but are hoping someone might have seen this before?
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I've been having similar issues with a few new Lenovo's I've deployed. I receive reports of network slowness and run wireshark and notice millions of packets for ICMPv6 86 Multicast Listener Report. I attempted to unbind IPv6 from the adapter as well as run the MS fixit tool to completely disable ipv6 on these machines to no avail.
It seems as though the traffic is generated by the network card when the PC is asleep. As soon as I wake it up, the traffic stops. Put the machine to sleep and it comes back after ~2 minutes.
I tried removing the intel management software to see if this may be causing it, but that didn't seem to help. I suspect this is some function of the Intel NICs installed in these PCs, but I'm at a loss as to how to manage or disable it.
The only solution I've found so far is to prevent the PC from going to sleep. I'm waiting on a response from Lenovo support to see if they have any clue why this is occuring.
Here is a .PCAP file for anyone that wants to examine the stream from one of the endpoints.
I have filtered all but the source computer
Tried so far:
Remove all bindings of IPv6 from adapter
Trying next:
After hours and hours of diagnostic's, I came to the same conclusion as you guys.
The fix for the Optiplex? Upgrade to the A05 bios.
For everyone else as a stop gap that worked for me before I figured out to upgrade, I used group policy to disable ipv6 on all the new computers.
Another fix would be to disable sleep.
After hours and hours of diagnostic's, I came to the same conclusion as you guys.
The fix for the Optiplex? Upgrade to the A05 bios.
For everyone else as a stop gap that worked for me before I figured out to upgrade, I used group policy to disable ipv6 on all the new computers.
Another fix would be to disable sleep.
I would love to know what is happening with these. The ones that were exhibiting this behavior were brand new out of box. I assume (perhaps incorrectly) this means they are at current BIOS revision.
I think we will re-create the problem in our lab and contact DELL support.
Greetings Gcracker,
It will be a rare case that a Dell system right out of box will come with a BIOS version as high as A05. I highly recommend checking/updating the BIOS, per Jonathan4241's results. Here's the link to the BIOS:
Let us know how it goes or if we can assist further.
Greetings Gcracker,
It will be a rare case that a Dell system right out of box will come with a BIOS version as high as A05. I highly recommend checking/updating the BIOS, per Jonathan4241's results. Here's the link to the BIOS:
Thanks for the reply, Justin. Is it Dell's position that this problem is related to, and fixed by a BIOS revision?
I have a technician patching one machine to A05, and leaving one machine at A03, as shipped.We will re-enable IPv6 and place them on an monitored, air-gapped LAN. I will post results.
Good morning Gcracker!
I was simply advising per Jonathon4241's results. I just did an internal search but I didn't find any direct documentation that states that BIOS A05 solves the specific issue you're posting about. It does sound like something a BIOS update would fix however, since Windows is not really doing much during sleep.
Thank you for applying the update to one of your units. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Glad I found this thread. I am facing the exact same issue and surprisingly this is the only thread with info on it.
We have Dell Optiplex 9020's which seem to be randomly blasting the network with ICMPV6 -MLD traffic. The BIOS version is A12
Is there a final fix yet?
Does modifying the network connection power management settings as per the latest post do the trick?
I've been told that there will be a new BIOS and new Intel driver coming out to resolve this. We might be able to get access to this driver sooner than the release date. DM me your service tag and we'll start case.
Gcracker and Jonathon4241, please DM me and I'll try to get the BIOS/driver for you as well.
Thank you for your question.
The new version of the BIOS and Intel network driver are supposed to solve this. No official release date yet. DM me a service tag and I should be able to help. In the meantime, I recommend trying Ilpo's recommendation to see if that works for you. I know it's not a Dell computer in his case but it could apply to us.
I'll be happy to help you. I'll DM you shortly.
Very nice Steveantle!
Thank you for sharing your results as I'm sure your note will help a lot of people.
Thanks so much for sharing your work around with us.
Can you detail the testing you performed to confirm this? I assume you disable the feature and waited for the PC to go to sleep?
I got this off of a microsoft website. We experienced this twice as well thinking originally it was the little 5 port netgear switch. Turns out it happened again on the same newly imaged windows 7 64 bit enterprise lenovo M73z I217-V nic's. We haven't tried this below yet, but at least it is a temp fix till the new driver comes out. Hope this helps.
- install new driver from HP web site for EliteOne 800, dated 14/01/2014,
version 12.10.30.X
- setup all Wake up options (including Wake On LAN) of Ethernet interface to disabled
- change Windows Control Panel Power savings options from Optimal HP to Maximum Performance (so machine never goes into hibernate)
Use Wire shark to monitor your network... when power management is enabled and workstation is asleep the network segment is flooded with ICMPv6 traffic. When setting is disabled and workstation is asleep there is no ICMPv6 traffic flood. Quite a simple test really.
I've been monitoring the network and all is quiet in respect to this thread's topic... we have 10 of these workstations located all over the country.
In the IT world, we love a good work-around. When a user calls my office and states their case, finishing with "but I have a work-around," we don't give the problem much thought. Workarounds keep you working.
In this case, however, I just want to stress that this unfortunate issue should not be considered solved by disabling low-power settings in the NIC configuration, or disabling sleep altogether. That is because it only takes one PC to create the storm. One PC is easy to forget to complete setup on when you are a busy department with a constant stream of requests in person, by phone and by email. You might be in mid-deployment and get pulled away long enough for the machine to sleep. There are many reasons this could accidentally be triggered to occur again.Edited Jun 4, 2014 at 02:53 UTC


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Its the same circuit as the original Atom Colour card, its just that they are so rare they are a bit hard to get a hold of
However, I believe Prime has these on his to-make list, so you might want to ask him if he has any.
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Meridian, ID (PRWEB) June 30, 2013
In February, Consumer Reports magazine reported that 78 percent of Americans would prefer to buy American-made products, according to a nationally representative survey by Consumer Reports National Research Center. Many survey respondents said they would even pay more for the American-made goods over their Chinese-made equivalents.
A common obstacle for those who wish to buy American is actually locating American-made products, even when it comes to patriotic merchandise for Independence Day.
There isn't anything intrinsically patriotic about buying American flags or flag- themed merchandise if it is not, in fact, made in the U.S.A. Instead of buying Chinese-made, American-themed merchandise, consumers can show patriotism by purchasing Independence Day decor from local craft fairs and markets. Locally crafted patriotic merchandise is more likely to stand the test of time, meaning, consumers can afford the higher price tag since they won't have to replace the product as often as lower quality merchandise made overseas. This gives patriots a chance to support the American economy this 4th of July.
To buy an American flag without a "Made in China" label, consumers can purchase their stars and stripes from one of four flag companies producing flags here in the states: Annin Flagmakers, Valley Forge Flag Co., flagsource.com or Chicago Flag and Decorating Co.
Another option for supporting America this Independence Day is to pass on the flag-print imports all together, and decorate with red, white and blue American-made materials. Also, consider sporting an American-made T-shirt in lieu of an American-print one produced elsewhere.
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10885894.htm


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Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is also known as cloud hosting. This is a unique option that allows people to complete services online over the internet instead of using up space on their personal hard drive computer. This option is growing in popularity as small businesses, large businesses, and solo entrepreneurs utilize online services to help maintain regular business activities. There are various services available that are free or inexpensive depending on your budget and business needs. Choosing the right option for your business will depend on which elements you will find beneficial in running your business efficiently.
As a fairly new digital concept you can access related services through popular online websites the host different programs and services such as email, fax, spreadsheets, word processing, accounting, and so forth. Email is a popular form of cloud computing. You can access, receive and send messages online without the need to store content on your hard drive. Because concepts are completed online you have the idea of working in a cloud. You can upload word documents, pictures, and other important information online and store it there without the need of external storage.
Other popular forms of cloud computing include blog programs and social networking platforms. In this sense, these forms help bring in an audience to content you have created. Such concepts are popular with businesses because you can promote, market, and advertise content while tracking and storing data online. Such of cloud computing make it easier for businesses to track visitors through reports that are generated depending on the platform that is used. At the same time you can communicate with your audience or individuals about the content you share.
The popularity of cloud computing is due the option of saving storage space. You can continue to store content on your computer but because more media content requires more space, you can save content online and buy more space when you need it. You are in control of the content that gets shared and accessed. There is a risk of privacy issues and hacking that should be reviewed before settling on a host. You can complete your work online when it is convenient for you and save it to access at another time. There are programs online that offer various office necessities in digital form including calendars, face-to-face meetings, instant messaging in real time, and more.


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The joy of the V05 NME Awards is that you never know quite what's going to go down. NME history is littered with tales of chaos and excess at the annual shindig (Oli Sykes smashing up Coldplay's table! Russell Brand and Bob Geldof having a silly war of words!) and there are always endless instances of did-that-actually-just-happen? Last night's event was as absurd as ever – so let's put our heads together and try to make sense of its strangest and funniest moments.
Big Narstie didn't know who Loyle Carner was
Carner won Best British solo artist supported by VO5, and fellow south London rapper Narstie was on hand to present the gong. Full of confidence, Narstie bellowed that the winner was… "Loyle Corner!" So close, Mr. Narstie.
And he took a shine to NME writer Leonie Cooper
Narstie repeated the mistake backstage, where he and our scribe had something of a connection.
Kasabian made a concerted effort to sneak past red carpet host Elspeth Pierce
Our livestream presenter was deep in conversation with nice guy of pop Craig David and, seeing this, the lads from Leicester saw their chance to get into the awards without having to chit-chat. This was a covert operation, yet the four-piece didn't appear to break a sweat. In fact, they made it look eez-eh.
Jammer's acceptance speech was perhaps the weirdest of the night
"What I'm saying is," he opened, as grime collective Boy Better Know took to the podium to collect their Innovation Award, "it's took a long time… but sometimes you think time is never gonna be the time… But it's that time." As speech-giving goes, that's certainly an, er, innovative approach.
Skepta took a shine to a skull
NME photographer Dean Chalkley likes to bring a prop or two to a photoshoot. In the green room backstage, he had with him, among other assorted paraphernalia, a skull. The only star interested in posing with the skull was your friend and mine, Skepta. When he was told that he had to leave the green room to present Liam Gallagher with his Godlike Genius award, Skepta politely handed the skull back to Dean as if it were a delicate Fabergé egg that he'd been kindly allowed to look for a while.
James Bay didn't have his hat on
W T F. Pop sensation James Bay never used to go anywhere without his hat on. Yet here he was, sans hat, running his hands through his tousled hair as if there were nothing wrong at all. For Christ's sake, James, where's your bloody hat? "I only had three," he told us. "And one of them was really old. So I sacked that off and then I only had two. They're in a cupboard. But where is this cupboard, James? So many tantalising questions at the VO5 NME Awards 2018.
Edgar Wright accepted a banana while Beck danced in the background
The film director picked up Best Film supported by Zig-Zag for the frenetic heist movie Baby Driver, but was away on set, so delivered his acceptance speech via video. He thanked us for the banana he was holding, which as far as we know is not what we paid the couriers to ship and, at one point, Beck shimmied past in a white suit. The filmmaker also quipped, "The only more appropriate way I could get given this award is to have it handed to me at a tube station on a Tuesday." NME comes out on a Friday, Edgar. You're thinking of Time Out.
Charli XCX struggled to get her car going
The musician also accepted her Best Track award supported by Estrella Galicia via video. She was sunk into an open-top sports car, which she revved up after saying, "Go party, get fucked-up, see you later." Unfortunately, she couldn't get the car started properly, as multiple takes revealed, and then careered up onto the kerb. Charli was clearly in on the joke, but we get the feeling she won't be asked to host Top Gear any time soon.
Piers Morgan got in a huff
The wallet-faced ham was named Villain of the Year, and the next day, on Good Morning Britain, released a lot of hot air in our direction. "I don't win many awards, so I'm really touched – thannkyou, NME," he said. "I didn't get the actual award because I'm here in Hollywood; not a place most of your or your readers are ever gonna get to." The joke's on you, Piers – I've been on holiday.
Forever short and to the point, @piersmorgan says he's really got a heart of gold underneath his tough exterior ? pic.twitter.com/gEJ786fYeg
— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) February 15, 2018


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This is not my life…
Just thinking about what we SAY – Im Ok, I'm sad, I'm lost and the things we FEEL…so this is random and not, a story and not, a moment long gone, a moment forgotten, a moment lived again and again. But this is not my life, these are just some words…
You have finally had all of me.
I was holding onto a place, a single, small piece of me that was mine, that hadn't been sacrificed for your love.
I had given up everything, my friends, my family, my career, my life and it still wasn't enough.
Over the years there have been some things I have taken back.
And you might think that fighting for something and getting it back would make it so much more precious.
And maybe it does because the things I have now are the things I could no longer live without and so I fought and scratched and clawed until I had those things again.
But there is something to be said for having something that was just yours – that was never taken away from you. That you didn't have to fight to get back, it was just something so yours that it was inherent to you. It is such a part of you that the thought that it could be taken from you is abhorrent.
And now it is gone and with losing that last piece I am truly bereft.
I feel a sense of despair that I don't think I have ever experienced before…
I am too lost, too sad, too completely alone to even cry….
I can feel the need brewing beneath my skin, stinging my eyes but it won't come and I know, I know that even when the tears show themselves that they won't wash me clean.
This is the kind of loss that you never recover from…
This is the kind of loss that defines how you live the rest of your life.
Fruit consumption in the form of…a Mimosa
messy business, eating an orange
so this morning i contemplated my sticky fingers and juice spotted glasses and made a command decision
intake of that sweet Vitamin C would be far less messy if I just drank the orange juice instead of eating the orange
and then I decided I should have some grapes with breakfast also
so I had a Mimosa
My Boobs are like Mary Poppin's Purse
Cause I am a bit bored, a bit sad, a bit…me
So twenty years ago – and more – I hated my body.
I was 120 with round hips and breasts that just wouldn't stop.
And shopping was a curse – how do you show off a little waist and the monsters that lived in my chest? You didn't.
And I was an athlete so how did you strap those babies down? As best you could!
But now, now I am just trying to hike those babies up so they don't hit my knees…and in the process a revelation of sorts….
So now that I am not trying to show my girls off I have a whole avenue of – fucking awesomeness at my disposal.
I have found with the new bra that I can tuck all sorts of stuff in tight…like a ID, a credit card, money, my phone, my keys…
Built in storage – I kid you not.
And I know so many of my bartenders have watched me pull a boob-card or boob-cash out and I see your face / trust me my boobs come in peace!
But really! My boobs and my bra have become fucking Mary Poppins purse – you never know what will come out but you gotta know it will be spectacular!
Fuck you Word Porn
So I'll never have a healthy, functioning relationship with anybody.
Nice to know.
Fuck you Word Porn!
Waiting for you
It is not often I look to the night, to the phase of the moon and the stars
Tonight though I feel ridiculously connected…to me
And so tonight I might find that blissful sleep that owns you, that pulls you under, that helps you, that heals you…
You are what I need
Sometimes I can get so caught up in…shit (things that are not consequential)
Age doesn't matter
Race doesn't matter
Gender doesn't matter
Ya know what matters.?.?
Finding that soul in this vast universe that makes us better…
That is what matters!
That is you!
You make me better, you make me listen, you make me feel….
You (a sum of many) are everything I need!
I want everything for you
Why does it sometimes feel like you have to almost beg to do something good for someone else?
Everyone assumes…too much, to good to be true…
Sometimes, every once and awhile
Someone – just tries to see what is needed – what is wanted
And they provide
It really is quite simple people!
Stop making it so hard!
I can promise you – if I do something for you…it is exactly what I want to do – and I would prefer you didn't know it but that isn't alway easy…and I want nothing in return
I just want…everything…for you
I was alive but couldn't live…
I was just this shell / I wasn't alive
I couldn't mourn and refused to celebrate
The life that was given to me
I didn't cry and couldn't laugh
I was a lost soul
Searching for reason
And I found you in the midst
Finding that person I would ultimately destroy
I wish I never knew what living with you was like
Because now I truly know
I was alive but couldn't live
I lived but couldn't have
And now without you I want no more
I thought I was dead – I realize know that I was alive, I was awoken, just so I would learn what forever will feel like without you


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As per a report in Mid Day, actress Deepika Padukone, who's currently basking in the glory of her film Padmaavat, recently shot for Neha Dhupia's show – BFFs with Vogue – with her younger sister Anisha Padukone. During the 'Say it or Strip it' segment of the show, when Deepika was asked by Dhupia if she would invite Katrina Kaif to her wedding, the Padmaavat actress replied with a blatant 'no.'
For the uninitiated, Ranbir Kapoor who was in relationship with Deepika at one point of time, allegedly cheated on Deepika with Katrina. Post Deepika and Ranbir's breakup, Ranbir was said to be going around with Katrina. The two actresses have always shared a tense relationship because of this and much has been written about the cold vibes they give each other at public events. Well, we hope that the actresses bury the hatchet some day because quite frankly, it seems that each of the three have moved on in their lives!


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92 Points: 2015 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
James Suckling – March 28, 2019
The attractive plum, allspice and cinnamon nose leads into a ripe and mellow palate with quite a long, fleshy and lively finish. A blend of 59% Malbec 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Tannat. 92 Points
94 Points: 2014 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Jeb Dunnuck, www.jebdunnuck.com – March 16, 2018
The flagship cuvée is the 2014 Amano, comprised of 66% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Petit Verdot and Tannat, all from the Remolinos Vineyard and aged in new French oak. It has classic Malbec blue fruits as well as terrific minerality, notes of violets and peppery herbs, full-bodied richness, and a pure, elegant, incredibly balanced profile. This tour de force in Argentina Malbec should be snatched up by readers. It can be drunk today or cellaring for 7-8 years. 94 Points
92 Points: 2014 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
James Suckling, jamessuckling.com – August 1, 2017
There's a rich and fruity character to this with lots of dried-berry and chocolate character. Full-bodied, round and velvety-textured. Flavorful finish. A blend of malbec, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and tannat. Drink now. 92 Points
94 Points: 2013 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Luis Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate – December 14, 2016
The top of the range, the 2013 Decero Amano Remolinos Vineyard is superb in a fresh vintage like 2013. This time the blend was 65% Malbec, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 3% Tannat. The élevage might sound a bit brutal, with 20-22 months in brand new oak barrels, but sometimes longer is better once you have used new barrels and although it's slightly oaky and smoky, all the violets and cherries are also there, and I'm sure it' will develop into a nice bottle of Agrelo. The palate reveals sophisticated tannins and elegant balance, with good freshness and a remarkable finish. Patience should be rewarded. 94 Points
93 Points: 2013 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com – May 23, 2016
An intense and focused red with terra-cotta and blackberry aromas and flavors. Full body, silky tannins and a long and beautiful finish. Drink now or hold. 93 Points
95 Points: 2011 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Luis Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate – August 28, 2015
The 2011 Decero Amano Remolinos Vineyard (A mano means by hand, the way all operations for this wine are performed) is a well-oaked, modern and clean blend of 64% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Tannat that smells of the finest barrels money can buy and pristine ripe fruit. The nose offers a showy mixture of red and black berries with hints of violets and something mineral. The palate feels very polished, the signature of the house, with ultra-refined tannins showing superb winemaking and great balance of all components. Lively acidity also provides very good freshness. Only the very best fruits can take 20-22 months in brand new barrels as is the case here. This will live long in bottle. 95 Points
93 Points: 2012 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Luis Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate – August 28, 2015
Comparisons can be hideous, but in a close look at different vintages together shows the differences and how the wines show (or not) the character of the vintage. The 2012 Decero Amano Remolinos Vineyard has a slightly different blend to the 2011, and here it is 57% Malbec, 39% Cabernet, Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, slightly higher in Cabernet and without the pinch of Tannat found in other vintages. 2012 was riper and it shows with darker fruit and more evident oak (it's also one year younger) where toasty aromas and flavors are more noticeable. Also, the ripe berries and the fresher, red fruit has turned into plums rather than cherries. Even though, it's a superb example of a classical Mendoza blend with no edges and very good balance. It clearly shows the place and the vintage on the label, as it should be. 93 Points.
94 Points: 2012 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
James Suckling – June 22, 2015
Pretty aromas of dark fruits and violets with hints of flower petal. Full body, firm tannins and a fruity finish. The fresh wood comes out in the aftertaste but it shows plenty of fruit and structure in the end. Mostly Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon with a hint of Petit Verdot. Drink in 2016.
94 Points: 2010 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Luis Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate – May 2, 2014
The 2010 Amano Remolinos Vineyard is from Agrelo a cooler area in the Lujan de Cuyo district of Mendoza, very ripe but seems to keep the freshness with good acidity and tension. It is a powerful wine with a base of Malbec blended with other varieties, which is dark-colored and feels very smoky, still marked by the oak, with a nice core of blueberries, blackberries, red fruit and spices, peat, graphite, but all these aromas should be absorbed into the wine which has lively acidity, abundant, fine-grained tannins, and is balanced with good acidity. It could be drunk now, but seeing how older vintages have evolved, I'd give it a couple of years. This is pure silk, with a kind of Audrey Hepburn perfection. A superb effort. Drink 2015-2022. 94 Points
91 Points: 2011 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar – March 13, 2014
(A blend of 64% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Tannat. Aged for 20 months in new French oak): Full ruby-red. Deep aromas of cassis blackberry, licorice pastille, bitter chocolate and spicecake. Intensely flavored and nicely delineated, with a velvety richness to the flavors of dark fruits, spices and chocolatey oak. Finishes savory, smooth, smooth and long with kirsch, dark berry and spicecake flavors complemented by high-quality oak. 91 Points.
Trophy Best Red Blend over $50: 2011 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Argentina Wine Awards – February 21, 2014
92 Points: 2010 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Wine Enthusiast – August 12, 2013
With interesting aromas of pine, herbs, juniper and tree bark matched against blueberry and prune, this blend of 65% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is ripped on the palate, with fine flavors of wild berry, spice and herbs. A lively finish ultimately softens with flavors of chocolate and baked berry. Drink through 2018.
91+ Points: 2010 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar – March 13, 2013
A blend of 65% malbec, 30% cabernet sauvignon, 4% petit verdot and 1% tannat. Aged for 20 months in new French oak: Saturated bright medium ruby. Very ripe, high-toned aromas of black raspberry and sweet mocha oak. Sweet blackberry and blackberry fruit flavors are complicated by coffee and mocha notes and given a light touch by nicely integrated ripe acidity. Finishes with brisk berry flavors and good lift. A bit withdrawn today, in need of a couple years in bottle to absorb some more of its oak.
92 Points: 2009 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Anthony Gismondi, www.gismondionwine.com – March 7, 2013
From a fabulous vintage in Agrelo look for a floral, plum jam, barnyard, spicy, black berry, vanilla nose with savoury liquorice tobacco notes. The palate is rich and dry with fine acidity and some grainy young tannin. More liquorice, black plum, pepper, blueberry, spicy, vanilla, coffee flavours flecked with poultry spice. A bit rustic but with fine concentration and intensity with youthful tannins to shed over the next 2-4 years. Roast beef anyone.
92 Points: 2008 Decero Amano, Remolinos Vineyard
Tidings – February 1, 2013
Multi-layered, complex, floral and elegant. Full flavours of bright plum, berry and spice with liquorice and a gorgeous mouthfeel that leads to a long, luxurious finish. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Tannat. Firm enough for grilled bison, but elegant enough for grilled chicken.


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Today the Associated Press reported on a Friday statement issued by the Chinese State Council. This might have implications for Tesla Motors.
BEIJING (AP) -- China's Cabinet has announced measures to curb the country's notorious air pollution…China's new measures are intended to adjust the country's energy structure, increase supplies of cleaner-burning fuels such as natural gas and methane, raise the quality of car fuel and phase out older, more polluting, cars…The Cabinet also expressed support for the country's solar industry during its "production and operating difficulties."
Full AP article: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT


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Well, folks. It's time to put my credibility as a gamer to the ultimate test.
In my tireless search for a passable mobile game, I found one in the one place I and every other gamer has been told since birth we would never find a fun game. So here comes the big ass truth bomb; my favorite game on mobile is… A DRESS UP SIMULATOR.
The plot of Love Nikki-Dress UP Queen is… bizarre and pretty nonsensical. our heroine Nikki and her cat companion Momo find themselves, for reasons unknown to them and us, transported to the fantasy world of Miraland – a world where rivalries and disputes are handled, not with violence, but with one-on-one fashion competitions (silly, but edenic in a strange sort of way) living in the aftermath of a "nine-day war" of stylists competing for three worldly treasures. Obviously, the story is not the main draw of this game; par for the course on mobile.
The writing and voice acting aren't much better, unfortunately. The dialog is stilted, the script has quite a few grammatical errors, and voices are so forcefully twee and cute that you'd be forgiven for thinking that you were watching a rerun of Rainbow Brite from the 80's. So why do I like this game so much?
Simply put, it handles all of its gameplay mechanics amazingly. Unlike every game of its kind I've seen in the past, the scoring during the judging never feels arbitrary. The game lays out very clear standards and goals to achieve with each level. You'll be given a theme to match (office, sport, traditional, etc.) and examples of what aspects of your outfit you will be most heavily judged for (cuteness, liveliness, maturity, etc.).
Plus, judgings aren't passive events. Both you and your opponent can make the game more challenging with active skills. You can flash a smile to win judges over or kill your opponent's confidence by throwing some critical shade. It's less a passive fashion contest than it is spell casting management in an MMORPG.
Of course, even if you think the main story missions are arbitrary, there's still the multiplayer competitions. New themes are regularly selected and players will judge each other in pairs based on who they think best matches the theme for the current contest.
You'll be encouraged to craft and customize your clothing (so be weary; you may not want to throw out that old pair of jeans just yet), interact with and join a stylist's association (this game's equivalent of a guild), and – of course – gather daily login rewards which normally kill the mood for me, but are worked in well here. You earn so much in-game currency and clothing normally that you won't be too terribly hurt if miss one day. Plus, the reward system itself seems highly forgiving. I swear I missed a day here an there with everything going on in my week. But when I got back, I didn't lose any progress. Now that's user-friendliness!
If there was any complaint I had to levy on Love Nikki, it's that it still approaches it's gameplay from a "dress up games are for girls" perspective with how cute it's trying to be. But, to the game's credit, there are a number of fashion-forward men in the cast and "unisex" is one of the many style options available. So it's not as narrow-visioned as it could be and it doesn't come off as closed off.
So yeah, a dress up game wound up being one of my favorite things to play on my phone while waiting for my shift to start and I suspect it would be yours too. Granted this is all coming from the bias of someone who dedicates every Wednesday on Twitter to showing off their makeup and new clothes, but if you have the same interests, this will be right up your alley. It just goes to show you that you can't just write off a genre as worthless because of a history of bad eggs. Who knows? Someone may have fixed the problems that plague it before.


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