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Destruction, utter and complete demolition of buildings and straight faces; what is not to like? Jinx comes to light the day, and the fuse, until it all falls down in happy debris. On top of that, she's not only doing it multiple times, she dares do it with the style of different time periods. Keep reading and find out more about Jinx's peculiar sense of fashion.
|Jinx as a flapper from the Roaring Twenties.
|Major model changes for Jinx and new models for her rocket launcher Fishbones, minigun Pow-Pow and shock gun Zapper.
|New particles for Zap!, Flame Chompers! and Super Mega Death Rocket!.
|New animations for Switcheroo!, recall and dance.
|New sounds for her recall and music for her dance. New quotes when moving, attacking and using Zap!.
|Splash Art:
|This piece makes a strong statement about Jinx's personality applied to the Prohibition Era. Starting with the background, it suffers from an intense blur as depth of field and the right side is a nondescript mess of shapes. On the other hand, the left side shines with multiple champion references like Miss Fortune, Twitch and, possibly, Urgot. Moreover, Jinx's portrayal is fantastic, not only is the spectacular shading and lighting fascinating but the pose is dynamic, feasible and provides a good look at her. From the meticulous delicacy of her dress' tassels to the glowing pearls and folds on the gloves, this depiction is a pleasure to behold. On the whole, it's a splash art that suffers from a less than ideal background but it might as well be one of the best champion portrayals in the whole League of Legends.
|Mafia Jinx adopts a different angle to transport a champion into the 1920's. Instead of going straight to the underground of the Prohibition Era it switches towards the trendy Roaring Twenties. The flapper style is refreshing and also allows for a more playful style that fits such a liberal approach to life. The model looks a bit flat in terms of textures but the modelled elements are correct. The pearl necklace could have been longer and worn with several loops or even twists or knots as it looks comically big. Furthermore, the simple fingerless gloves seem out of place as something more elaborate would've fitted better; or simply with covered fingers. The new dance is a clever addition but the recall seems a bit whimsical. However, the transformation of her cello case into a minigun is quite nice and offsets the preposterous cannon on her back. Overall, Mafia Jinx is a fine skin that will appeal to fans of vintage styles as it's a reasonably well done adaptation with a unique style.
|Jinx as a dragon-styled fireworks expert.
|New model for Jinx, her rocket launcher Fishbones, minigun Pow-Pow and shock gun Zapper.
|New particles for her abilities, auto-attack and recall.
|New animations for Switcheroo! and recall.
|New sounds for her abilities, auto-attack and recall.
|Splash Art:
|With mayhem all around her Jinx makes her way precariously holding to a dragon shaped rocket; makes perfect sense. The chaotic and explosive background is a good fit for Jinx but also feels lacking in elements that could be exploding or burning; even if she wouldn't leave much standing behind. Still, the abundance of sparks makes it clear that Jinx is on to something.
Speaking of which, Jinx's depiction is excellent with a suitable cartoon style that incorporates unpolished bronze to contrast the sudden brightness she brings to the scene. The shading is a bit simple on Jinx though and clearly contrasts with the detail offered by the metal; as if two images were imposed one atop the other.
In the sum of its parts, the splash art succeeds. The setting is simple but eloquent and Jinx puts her heart in display for all to see. While it has some problems it's a fantastic scene that displays Jinx in her element. Therefore, it could very well be considered one of League of Legends best splash arts.
|Translating Jinx's mayhem to the realm of pyrotechnics isn't much of a stretch. In fact, she seems to be right at home. In that regard, there's no doubt that the most relevant feature offered by Firecracker Jinx is the eye-catching firework particles and also sounds. That's because while Jinx's aspect is nice it isn't more than appropriate. Although, the ornamented dragon design of her weapons, Fishbones and Pow-Pow, is attractive with its golden dragon heads over dark shades.
Still, the real highlight is the fantastic firework particles that are effectively complemented by new sounds. Explosions tend to be stylized while sparks aren't as plentiful as one would expect. Nonetheless, the general feel is appealing. Being fireworks they also carry the disadvantage of feeling less deadly than actual explosions but it's an understandable compromise.
Strangely, Zap! looks disappointing as it abruptly ends without impact. The contrary can be said when shooting the Super Mega Death Rocket!: it initially looks just like a dragon styled projectile; only once it explodes does it reveal its appeal. For some reason, unlike her auto-attack and other abilities, her ultimate doesn't leave a trail of sparks as it travels.
All things considered, Firecracker Jinx is a stunning skin despite the absence of actual firecrackers. The problem is that despite how attractive it all is there really isn't any addition that explains the high price: the modifications are similar to those offered by cheaper skins. Therefore, this is a great looking and sounding skin but also a peculiarly expensive one. If you are a big fan of Jinx or fireworks then catch it on sale.
|Jinx as a zombie-huntress.
|New model for Jinx, her rocket launcher Fishbones, minigun Pow-Pow and shock gun Zapper. New smoke for Pow-Pow.
|New particles for her abilities and auto-attack.
|New animations for Switcheroo!, Zap! and recall.
|New sounds for Get Excited!, Switcheroo!, Zap!, Super Mega Death Rocket!, auto-attack and recall.
|Splash Art:
|In the distance, explosions destroy what the zombies haven't. The red fumes cover most of what remains but one can guess that there isn't much to see. At least that's the idea, because the background is notable for its poor quality with regards to the simple and dull depiction of the setting. The foreground is, fortunately, the complete opposite. Here we find the zombie slayers enjoying their job against the hordes of the undead. The stains on their clothes and bodies show that they like the get quite involved in the activity. However, they are being flanked by an unusual enemy. In this area, the context is not only clearer but also more meaningful. While the zombie horde is suggested more than shown their presence is clear. The only exception to the emptiness of the background is the presence of a certain legendary undead that has his flames ready to join the battle; if he can stagger there on time. The vertical stripe on the left of Jinx and Pantheon's splash art also catches the eye but isn't as evocative.
Without a doubt the portrayal of the champions at combat is the central part of the piece. Their portrayal exhibits a magnificent use of colour and light that manages an attractive display. Their combat poses don't compete with the need to allow a clear view and their expressions are reminiscent of their joy. Even the regular zombie on the corner of the foreground displays quite a bit of detail. Each surface and texture is meticulously drawn and shaded with the correct use of depth of field effects; which adds to the portrayal. It's only when certain elements move towards the background, like Pantheon's jetpack, that they become sketchy. For the most part, each champion has their place and their personality is eloquently presented. So, between Jinx's dementia, Pantheon's blood lust, Nunu's derangement and Willump's ferocity there's much to appreciate.
Ultimately, it is an uneven splash art. The background, though clearly secondary in importance, is plain and uninteresting. In stark contrast, the foreground takes the reins of the whole piece and presents a battle for survival that shows the best that each champion has to offer. In consequence, this is a great portrayal backed by a disappointingly presented setting.
|At a glance, Slayer Jinx is a bit of a disappointing skin. Her appearance seems too similar to her classic one and only the more industrial approach of her weapons differentiates it. Even so, it looks like a normal change of clothes for Jinx: something she could use in her everyday mayhem and not actually custom made for a zombie outbreak survivor. She still looks good but the casual clothing is unremarkable and even seems to downplay her madness. It's too sober and even dull. Jinx seems to be the kind of girl that would wear more colourful attire and a t-shirt with something more eye-catching in it; like a zombie face in a prohibition sign with 'Die Zombie Die' printed on the back.
The new look for her weapons is appealing but nothing impressive. It adds a bit of an industrial angle to her aspect but doesn't deviate much from her classic aesthetic. Exactly the same can be said about the particles and sounds. There's nothing that feels novel and that easily presents the zombie-huntress theme. Surely nothing looks bad but it all seems to play too safe without innovation in any area. The only addition that states the zombie theme is the recall but it's too little considering that's the basis of the skin.
All things considered, Slayer Jinx is a fine looking skin but also pedestrian. It's appealing but mostly because it sticks close to her classic style; which is already attractive. The result isn't bad but leaves a feeling that much more could've been done. It's like a more casual, relaxed Jinx that doesn't worry too much about style and goes for rougher weapons. Considering its price, it's an alright skin but also expensive and a letdown considering the theme's potential; better to get on sale.
|Jinx as a magical girl wielding the magic of the stars.
|New model for Jinx, her rocket launcher Kuro (Fishbones), minigun Shiro (Pow-Pow) and shock gun Zapper. New flying familiars: Shiro and Kuro.
|New particles for her familiars, abilities, auto-attack, high-speed run, standing idle, death and recall.
|New animations for her familiars, abilities, auto-attack, standing idle, walk, high-speed run, death, recall, emotes and dancing animations for her weapons while still.
|New sounds for her abilities, auto-attack, high-speed run and recall plus new voice-over. New quotes when taunting certain champions, when idle, recall, respawn, buying certain items, killing champions, getting a killing spree and pentakill, destroying a tower, using a health potion, placing a ward, attacking Baron Nashor and Dragon.
|Splash Art:
|At a glance, the background is a group of clouds that may cover the circumference of Earth. For a Star Guardian to be soaring the skies shouldn't be much of a stretch. Sadly, this is all conjecture as there aren't any elements to confirm or deny such a guess. The only thing of relevance is Jinx and her friends.
On the right we find Shiro, the familiar corresponding to her minigun carrying her rocket launcher; which corresponds to Kuro. They appear subdued and opaque so that their designs aren't allowed to shine and the rocket launcher isn't even entirely depicted. On the left we also find her shock gun Zapper floating nearby without much rhyme or reason to do so. Regardless, it allows a clear view of the weapon and suits the fact that she may be in free fall or floating on the air. With bright colours and sharp lines it's a good depiction.
Moving on to Jinx, her anime-like lines are clear and evident but the soft colours and gradient of shades give depth to the surfaces. This allows her portrayal to avoid looking flat and gives her appearance a more realistic feel. While the pose doesn't allow a full view of her magical girl look it gives a reasonably good idea. Her ponytails twirl and twist with wild whims which add to the spontaneity so inherent to Jinx; as her face clearly displays. Unfortunately, not everything is perfect. The right arm appears blurred and the burst of light dim and lifeless. There's absolutely no reason for such a mistake to be present; just as there isn't for her left ponytail and leg to be blurry, yet they are.
When all is added together, there are some issues with the portrayal but it's quite good albeit straightforward. Sadly, elements on both left and right show reduced quality and the background is perfectly inconsequential. Therefore, it's a fine portrayal that works as a good presentation card but lacking as a legendary splash art.
|Youthful and passionate, Star Guardian Jinx effectively adapts her natural rebellious personality into that of a magical girl. The clothing follows the expected style but with some veiled punk elements proper of her nonconformism. While the clothes are nothing extraordinary they are appealing and her wild red ponytails add a touch of wild vivacity. Also, she no longer talks alone; so to speak. Her weapons turn into familiars, Shiro represents her minigun and Kuro her rocket launcher. With evident references to shoulder angels and devils, they serve as fantastic companions to Jinx's volatile personality. The actual weapons are redesigned with coloured, winged barrels lined with gold and ending in star-shaped muzzles. Both familiars only have one wing which corresponds to the wing shown in the respective weapon as well as the main colour; a great way of combining both aspects.
The particles are as playful as the sounds and they even leave a humorous feel that suits the light-hearted mischief embraced by Star Guardian Jinx. For the most part, there's a vibrant display of bright lights accompanied by stars and backed by soft twinklings and bouncing twangs. The effect could be considered a bit saccharine but it's certainly attractive and full of delightful charm. The chompers look like a playful twist on the familiars and even if the cat-like appearance is a bit different from the general feel the aesthetic is matched. Their sounds do seem recycled from Classic; explosion aside. Super Mega Death Rocket! deserves special mention for summarising all of Star Guardian Jinx's power and design in one unique but effective whole. Wings corresponding to each weapon and familiar appear behind Jinx and she shots the combined Shiro and Kuro as one single entity producing an explosion of stars that looks and sounds peculiarly weak and brief; rather anticlimactic truth be told. Nonetheless, it's a cohesive way of finishing the skin's identity.
In terms of animations, emotes are charming and so is the recall. They mostly rely on Jinx's personality and the patience of her familiars. The death animation takes advantage of her familiars to make a distinct end proper of the theme. Her ultimate and high-speed run also look rather different; though the former benefits a lot from the wings. The rest of her actions barely display a difference. Some small touches are noticeable but there's nothing relevant that adds to the theme.
All things considered, Star Guardian Jinx is a delightful skin that transports the Loose Cannon's passion for mischief into a magical girl realm. The model is effective, the particles and sounds evocative and there are some animations that are significant. However, the new familiars and her relationship with them, which isn't restricted merely to emotes, allow the skin to reach farther than an adaptation to a new style. When all is added together, fans of Jinx and magical girls will find that Star Guardian is a skin with an enchanting personality.
|Jinx dressed as a Santa elf wielding toy weapons.
|New model for Jinx, her rocket launcher Fishbones, minigun Pow-Pow and shock gun Zapper.
|New particles for her abilities, auto-attack and recall.
|New high speed run and recall animations.
|New sounds for her abilities, auto-attack and recall.
|Splash Art:
|Toys and Christmas girdles everywhere but some are flying away due to the impactful advance of a poro-filled train. The setup is straightforward and the setting rather simple. The house interior is barebones which added to how diffuse the background is makes for underwhelming, albeit effective, context.
Jinx sits atop the snow-tipped train delightfully and carelessly zapping and kicking teddy bears and other gifts. Fishbones on her back and Pow Pow as her transport is a clever and satisfying way of showing her weaponry. The quality of the depiction also shows a stark contrast to the subdued background. Nice and soft colours with delicate shading and precise lines make for an attractive portrayal. It's clear that the scene captures Jinx's personality with all the revelry of the occasion. Her face does look a bit weird but given the elvish nature along her natural mayhem it's acceptable. The ice shards and snow on the train's muzzle do look a bit out of place, though. However, that's as much a fault of the splash art as of the skin itself.
In the end, this splash art offers a captivating portrayal of Jinx supported by an appealing context that is displayed with second class attention. In spite of how straightforward the background is a more detailed depiction would've supplemented the portrayal better; the contrast in quality is too notorious. The result is still quite good even if uneven.
|Wearing a red dress, stripped stockings and a very pointy hat we find Ambitious Elf Jinx spreading all the fun that toys can; explosive toys majorly. The playful and comical approach of the model suits Jinx very well and the whimsical design of her clothes as well as the evident stylization of the traditional Christmas elf look benefits from the dose of mischief characteristic of Jinx. It's odd, then, to find that her boots are so simple and unassuming. Perhaps they could've been decorated or have pointy toes to add to the style. Her long curly hair with a playful curl on the front is quite classy and gives Jinx a very nice look. Pow-Pow becomes a toy train and Fishbones a long cardboard box with eyes and a big maw. To say that they are suitable and natural choices for Jinx is stating the obvious; still one seems much simpler against the other.
Particles are unexpected. In particular the excess of snowflakes and ice which, while related, isn't really exposed in either concept or model. Auto-attacks, in both forms, as well as abilities employ splashes of snows instead of explosions and it really doesn't suit the toy base of the skin. Those abilities that instead employ gifts as projectiles, in addition to the snow, fit better and are, actually, more interesting. For example, Zap!'s sweets, while not toys, are more appealing. Flame Chompers as cymbal-banging monkey toys are the kind of explosive surprise that Jinx would plan. The same applies to Super Mega Death Rocket! which, does use a rocket, but it's styled like a deer with blinking red nose, antlers and an elegant bowtie; the friendly smile painted on it is all Jinx. If the snow instead were replaced for toy-based effects or Christmas lights there wouldn't be such a dichotomy as the ultimate shows with its trail of snow. Fishbones' auto-attacks as well as Super Mega Death Rocket! do show some fireworks for the explosions but combined with the snow it dilutes and lessens their visual impact; it's a bad compromise of sorts.
Sounds are clear about the direction they chose. Most actions rely on shard-like ice sounds which often clash with the visuals. In cases where explosions are evident they get mixed with the familiar explosive sound. Switcheroo! has fine and appealing sounds for each weapon, Fishbones manages to sound playful and the Flame Chompers banging is nice. However, the distinct sounds tend to be buried under the snowy ones.
Animations are few but interesting. The recall shows Jinx giving a display of her train-riding skill for an audience of penguins. This is relevant because her high speed fun sees her riding a toy train which is a fantastic touch that suits the theme and Jinx's personality very well.
When all is added together, we find that the idea behind the skin is great: an elf that enjoys toys in several mischievous ways. Unfortunately, Ambitious Elf Jinx does a disservice to its name. The skin has the toy-based angle but, inexplicably, buries it under an unexpected avalanche of snow. The best features of the skin are easily the toy references but they struggle to come atop the snow. Had that toy angle been emphasised the skin would've suited and demonstrated its best face. As it is, it's flawed yet still attractive for the Loose Cannon.
|Jinx as a space-faring, cyborg pilot.
|New model for Jinx, her rocket launcher Fishbones, minigun Pow-Pow and shock gun Zapper. New glow for Fishbones' maw and Pow-Pow's muzzle.
|New particles for her abilities, auto-attack and recall.
|New recall animation.
|New sounds for her abilities, auto-attack and recall.
|Splash Art:
|In an alien planet one can very well find predators but Jinx is not one to be concerned by them: she just shoots them down with her gun while, apparently, calmly holding onto his friend back's. Malphite's back isn't very clear and the planet seems to be rocks with a rather lively sky which provide a backdrop for Jinx to act. In terms of context, it's all rather barebones.
Jinx's casual attitude is characteristic of her. Her lean body with long limbs, playful stance and carefree expression are eloquent enough. Her rocket launcher seems to be missing but her minigun is there. Colours tend to be dim but there's a shy but appealing use of light and shadow on her. The minigun appears less affected by light and so flat, while the gun shot has a simple style and lighting but rather appealing aspect. As is apparent, the portrayal is somewhat uneven with some areas looking better than others.
The result is a splash art that is quite to the point: it shows Jinx's personality but doesn't develop her new identity. There are hints like the new planet and Malphite but, Jinx's look aside, there's nothing to capitalise on the Odyssey theme.
|Casual, stylish clothes, fancy hairstyle and a cyborg arm: if it weren't for this last item it's the Loose Cannon everyone knows and loves. Odyssey Jinx clearly doesn't deviate much from the classic persona and while her personality is appealing enough to succeed in space the adaptation seems superficial. It doesn't help the fact that the cyborg arm is there just for looks; for example Zap! could've used the arm instead of a gun. So, it's more Jinx in a change of clothes which is good but complacent.
Particles have some nice instances. Auto-attacks are simple looking but appealing in their stylized way. The minigun's glowing blasts and fire trail of the rockets look good; especially the different coloured blasts for Pow-Pow's criticals. The streaks of energy used for impacts of Zap! and Flame Chompers! are quite nice. However, the stylised ray of Zap! and the Flame Chompers themselves look simple. Super Mega Death Rocket! is most interesting in its use of a portal, which appears out of nowhere, because the meteor is actually not very interesting. It is, though, different from the usual rocket, at least. What is quite appealing is the new displaced, glowing image used for Get Excited, which is one of the best particles of the skin.
Sounds are alright. Auto-attacks' sounds are pleasing with their energy sounds and muted explosions for rockets. Abilities tend to employ energy which is effective but not impressive. The exception is Super Mega Death Rocket! which doesn't surprise with its explosion but does sound powerful, though. The reverberating energy sound of Get Excited! is a great match for the visuals and quite attractive.
The recall is the only new animation and it's a good example of her friendship with Malphite and the technology available. It's simple and cartoony but it works.
All in all, Odyssey Jinx is a good but clearly superficial skin. The whole identity of Jinx is kept intact with only a change in her outward appearance due to the futuristic concept. In terms of looks, it delivers the theme but it also plays it too safe. The skin needs to be more daring to stand out so it stays as a good option.
Spreading chaos wherever she goes Jinx also likes to fit in with the locals, at least before it all explodes. With that in mind, her recommended skin is Mafia Jinx. For a release skin, Mafia Jinx is an interesting deviation that instead of furthering her style moves it to another era. The vintage style is well recreated though there are a few things that don't convince. In the end, it's a nice skin that would appeal to fans of the 1920's.
One alternative is Firecracker Jinx. At a glance it's a fantastic skin with striking visuals and sounds. However, it's not as consistently implemented as it could. Besides, the additions, very attractive and all, don't justify such a high price. Fans of Jinx and fireworks are advised to catch the skin on sale.
Another alternative is Slayer Jinx. The aesthetic is rather uninventive and too safely close to her classic style. The industrial aesthetic of her weapons is nice but there's nothing that clearly states the zombie theme; recall aside. Unsurprisingly, the skin looks nice but that's owed to the reliance on the classic aspect. It's a good skin for Jinx's fans but also expensive and lacking any impressive features so it's better to get it on sale.
When we reach the legendary option Star Guardian Jinx stands tall as a worthy alternative worth of its moniker. The model, particles, sounds and some animations are great but the new familiars set the skin apart. They are taken advantage of to instil the skin with a unique personality that is permeated to many of Jinx's usual actions. This results in a skin with a distinct style that fans will surely appreciate.
The Christmas, legacy offering is Ambitious Elf Jinx. The playful, toy-centric angle of the skin is delightful. It suits Jinx's personality and shows a playful and appealing display of mischief. Unfortunately, the addition of snow and ice doesn't help the theme and ends up concealing the appeal of its best features. The result is uneven but still attractive if you can excuse the inconsistency.
Odyssey Jinx is a good skin but also superficial. Jinx's identity isn't modified in any way so that she's merely transported to a space-faring context. The implementation communicates that but without any novel features. The result is appealing and effective but there's a lot owed to Classic. Still, it's a good option.
86 Responses to "League of Legends: Jinx Skins' Review"
Her electric raygun has a new model as well, it becomes a champagne bottle that launches its cork
She also got 3 new quotes in this skin as well Zero.
Also 2 new quotes for Zap!
Can you do a review on the upcoming limited edition Harrowing skins please? Thank you.
Mafia Jinx is okay but I'm not quite happy with the recall animation. The champagne touch is amazing but the execution is not totally working for me, currently it's just a splashing sequence. It would have been perfect if they made it like Jinx rides the champagne bottle propelling upwards as the champagne squirts to the ground.
I would very appreciate it if u did a review the classic skin's splashart I know u have alot of other things to work on so this is just a suggestion thanks 🙂
Yo, what do you think of the new jinx skin?
i think its pretty cool but it could've been better.
Also the price of 1350? any first reaction? thanks! 😀
After Fire Cracker Jinx gets released and you get around to reviewing it, it should be noted that the auto attack sound on pow-pow is bugged and shouldn't be fixed until 5.3 I believe. Unless they actually get around to fixing it before release, if so, disregard me.
Firecracker Jinx! Review Firecracker Jinx! Cracker, cracker, cracker pls!
Love the review for Firecracker Jinx! The price all though is not worth it in my opinion, I don't understand Riot's way of making a skin more justified at its price range. Dragonwing Corki has the same theme and have very similar changes. I think the effort that was put into a skin is what really puts the price on the skin.
The firecracker's SP, it bother me that the smoke coming out from the minigun, it's not move according to the speed of jinx's movement
First off, I would like to thank you for your lengthy and detailed reviews, as I like to use my money as wisely as possible, I often look to your reviews for insight. Lately I've been looking into purchasing Mafia Jinx. What do you think of that skin compared to Firecracker? I realize Firecracker's particles are really well done, but I feel as if the price differential between the two doesn't make a whole lot of sense, as Mafia also has new particles, more animations, new voiceovers and more. What do you think? Appreciate your effort, and thanks again.
Mafia Jinx: "New quotes when moving"
What are thoses??
Me again. Just wanna know your opinion on Slayer Jinx. For me it looks not fun at all, not crazy enough for her. Although Riot try to do something different for harrowing this year, but the zombie theme sounds kinda far-fetched. None of the skins look appealing.
Wait… Slayer Jinx is a legacy skin? (Assuming that was a typo) Is it supposed to be legendary?
slayer jinx doesnt change the sound of all her abilities and autoatack.. just for switcheroo! Q Rocket launcher and W … the rest has the same sounds as the classic one. You can give 1 star for it
I'm considering buying Firecracker Jinx, because she is 70% off for me thanks to the Lunar Revel. Is it worth the RP?
Hi Zero! >w< Have you seen the new Star Guardian skins? What do you think about the Jinx one? 🙂
Can you leave a review of the new star guardian jinx? I can't decide if it is worth the money.
Honestly I just picked up the Star Guardian Jinx skin and I have to say I'm in love with it. Between the new animations, the voice overs and the other little tidbits, its easily well worth the rp to spend on it. I think its become my new favorite skin of hers.
Hi Zero! Why did u rate star guardian 4 stars? I feel like it's dope, why not 5 stars? Best skin in game. Love your reviews btw.
Hi Zero!
I love what you are doing, ever since I discovered this site I've been making decisions about my purchases based on your reviews. Anyway, here is the deal. So far I've got 3 legendary skins, for Anivia, Thresh and Yi(only one I don't really like). The thing is, I got them all from boxes, and I have never bought any of them with RP. However, there will be a Star Guardian Jinx in the early sale, and I'm tempted to buy it. Since I might buy it with rp, I've got following questions: Would lower price(1350rp) raise overall rating to 5 stars? Is this skin really top tier legendary? And the last one, I;ve already got Mafia Jinx, and since it's a good and recommended skin is it worth getting Star Guardian in it's place? I'm not a big Jinx fan, however I play her from time to time and the lower price is definitely tempting.
Again, your site and reviews are amazing, keep up the good work!
Hello, Zero, thank you for your reviews. Jinx is getting a new skin and oh boy am I sad I can't afford wasting money on games anymore, especially not in League. While this skin could be improved a lot I still really like the model and the guns, except for the texture and color of the rocket launcher which seem really bland.On to the main point: Jinx mostly has great splash arts but this one is my favorite(sometimes I bought skins only for the splash art; example: Captain Miss Fortune). What's your opinion on this art compared to her the ones? Do you think the psychotic but ugly face(which I am not a fan of) suits her better or this type of 'lighthearted' mayhem pose/face? Thanks again
Hi Zero, it's been a while since I left a message around someone's skins' review page.
Anyways, even though it is still early, but happy holidays to you 🙂
As you know, Snowdown is almost near, so I would like to have some insight of yours about this year's Christmas skins.
I'm kinda torn between Santa Draven and Ambitious Elf Jinx, cuz both of them are in my wishlist. Well, I did make some +1 lists for both of them. So below is my tl;dr conclusion of the skins (I didn't judge them for the splash arts, but merely on the in-game model, VFX, and SFX)
Draven: sexy-but-not-really-a-Santa Santa donned in lumberjack fashion, with sparkly gold and blue particles and snowflakes.
Jinx: mischievous elf using all sorts of toys and gift boxes as weapons. Can't say no to a toy train Pow-Pow that gives out the sound "choo choo" every time using Switcheroo!
I have way too much Jinx's skins and none for Draven. The reason is when it comes to Draven, I hardly like anyone one of them. Just to be clear, THIS IS MY PERSONAL OPINION, Draven looks awful like a perverted psychopath in every skin, with the exception of Soul Reaver. So Santa Draven was the 2nd skin that moved me, making me wanted to buy one Draven skin. He looks more jolly and kind(?) in this skin, and also Santa Draven's mustache got game
Help me decide =( Battlecast Kog'maw OR Firecracker jinx 😟
Hi zero, I was wondering if you can help me decide which skin should I get for Jinx. Ive been playing her for awhile and Ive decided to get a skin for her.
These are my opinions on her Skins
– (Mafia): Its the cheapest one, I liked that it has a unique dance (perfect for BM'ing enenemies). But its too similar to the Classic one even the sounds are the same.
– (Firecracker): I liked the particles & sounds on this one especially the firecracker sounds on her Autos and Abilities but I really dont dig her looks, Chongsam (chinese clothing) on Jinx doesnt really fit nor does it compliment her looks. The chromas dont help either 🙄
– (Slayer): Im not a fan of this one, it looks too generic, dull and too similar to classic one. The only good thing I guess is the Autos sounds on Rocket Launcher.
– (Ambitious Elf): I like the overall look on this one, the high speed run animation is a plus too, However, is it just me or does most of the sounds are too similar to Classic especially in Mini Gun form I cant distinguish between the Classic and this one.
I didnt put SG Jinx here, cause it will overshadow the other skins and is pricing is the only drawback for me . But if none of her other Skins is appealing enough I guess SG Jinx is my only option.
Can you help me decide which is the best skin for me? Many Thanks, and I hope u can help me decide before January 1st
I like Slayer for it being another crazy version of Jinx— just killing zombies instead.
I have both Star Guardian and Slayer, but as time passes, I see more of Mafia Jinx's unique charm. Not a completionist, but would it be worth? I mean, it is 975 RP…or should I just wait for a sale? And yes, one of my first ever AD carries is Jinx (the other one being Tristana)
Hey Zero, just a question on your review for Star Guardian Jinx;
in the review of the splash art, you mention that her shock gun is floating in the air. However in this skin she doesn't really have a Zapper anymore and shoots magic from her finger (what the splash art is depicting kind of with the hand that is not holding the rocket launcher).
Other than that, I enjoy reading your reviews! Hopefully this skin will drop from a chest for me, as I'm not a fan of the high price, nor do I want to wait for a sale that will drop it down to 1350. Do you know if this skin will be available in My Shops at all?


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With a $1,000,000 prize pool and 1,500 qualifying points for The International 2018 on the line, ESL One's first Poland-hosted Dota 2 Major has been a dynamic mix of various playstyles and proficient strategy exhibited by each of its sixteen qualifying teams (eight from invites and eight from regional qualifiers). From Team Liquid's aggressive early game pressuring to OG's mobile approach to divide and conquer, the Spodek Arena has scarcely contained the exultations of fans responding to the intensity of fierce competition between Dota's best teams and magnetic performances.
Since the kickoff of ESL One Katowice on February 20th, each team has demonstrated a vigorous commitment to securing a slot in The International 2018 and earning a chance to make their mark in Dota history. As the final push towards TI8 begins, it's fascinating to witness the meta evolving at such a rapid pace, while observing how Valve's revised approach to Dota's patch and update system is shaping the professional scene overall. With the recent release of patch 7.09 on February 16th and the changes it brought to support player impact, ESL One Katowice has showcased the effectiveness of a well-balanced team composition which emphasizes team fight control and gradient progression.
While several teams adopted the aforementioned strategy, few have executed it as well as Vici Gaming and Virtus.Pro thus far. Vici Gaming picked apart the competition as they transcended the TI7 victors-Team Liquid, and forced OG down into the Group A lower bracket. Meanwhile, Virtus.Pro bested OpTic Gaming and Mineski in the quarter and semifinals, only to lose two matches in a row to VG during the winner's finals. That's not to say the contest between these two juggernauts wasn't a momentous presentation, however the striking similarities in team composition were eclipsed by VG's incorporation of strong turnaround potential in the form of Razor, coupled with the serial combination of AoE disables provided by Disruptor's kinetic field, Underlord's pit of malice and Elder Titan's echo stomp. Several times throughout the match, VP would attempt to lure VG into their positional advantage, only to have VG respond with superior lockdown, resulting in a swift pickoffs and futile escapes. VG's game plan in these two particular matches exemplifies the dominance of robust crowd control.
Despite the perpetual ebb and flow of Dota's meta, team compositions which prioritize heavy disables have always been among the most effective for several reasons. They allow teams to properly coordinate their positioning in team fights, provide enemy heroes with less opportunity to inflict damage and counter push strategies when combined with mobility, i.e. blink dagger. Although rapidly pursuing objectives has worked well in the past, the last several patch releases have brought Dota back to baseline in terms of traditional gameplay, oriented around team fighting and gradual progression throughout each phase of the match.
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The FBI and county prosecutors are investigating fake plea deals and forgeries recorded in hundreds of DUI and misdemeanor traffic cases at Orange County Superior Court.
The probe allegedly centers on a court employee suspected of falsifying records to benefit defendants, recording dismissals where there were none, reducing charges and, in at least one case, making it appear a defendant served jail time when she had not, according to interviews and court proceedings.
"There has been a clerk somewhere that was entering false information … getting cash in exchange for making stuff disappear," said attorney Sheny Gutierrez. He was one of 110 attorneys and their clients who were summoned to court Friday to explain why deals shouldn't be undone.
About 600 cases, almost all involving Latino defendants accused of DUI or driving without a license, are scheduled to come before Judge Thomas Borris this month to determine whether they should be sent back to square one. The cases date as far back as 2006.
On Friday, Borris told the puzzled gathering of attorneys and defendants that a review of old cases revealed errors in the court records.
"You are here to convince me there is not a mistake in your case," Borris said.
No one Friday was able to do that, prompting Borris to vacate about a dozen cases and order the immediate arrest of one woman, who said she served three months in a private jail on a 2013 DUI charge. The court called the private jail in La Verne during a break and discovered the woman, Hurania Castillo Farias, had never served there.
Also, documents allowing Farias to serve her time in a private jail appeared to have been forged. The attorney who supposedly submitted the documents, Lolita Kirk, said in the court hallway that she never represented Farias. Kirk, as she displayed the paperwork, pointed out that her address and state bar number on the documents were wrong.
"It bothers me. I really feel bad for the defendants," Kirk said, explaining that many of them were being forced to explain the inconsistencies Friday without representation.
Attorney Rudy Loewenstein, representing a defendant whose case was dismissed in error, said outside the courtroom that the hearing was disrupting lives.
"It's terrible," Loewenstein said. "You have a case that you thought was taken care of and now it starts new again."
FBI agents chased down defendants outside the courtroom, questioning them and showing DMV photos. Later, the FBI and the Orange County District Attorney's Office declined to comment.
Though Borris originally referred to the inconsistencies as "errors," he referred on the bench to a document being "dummied up."
Many of the lawyers appearing Friday told the judge that although they were listed as the attorney of record, they had never represented the defendants. They did not know how their names got on the records.
Criminal defense attorney Charmaine Druyor said she was surprised to receive a fax from the court about two weeks ago regarding a client she didn't recall representing.
"I'd never heard of this person before. I thought maybe they'd confused me with another attorney who has a similar name," she said.
In the courthouse Friday, Druyor met with the supposed client. Both realized she had never represented him, though she is named in the court records.
"It's very odd, everything going on here today," she said.
Defendants whose settlements were reversed were given three options: Negotiate with the in-court district attorney, negotiate with the judge or hire a private lawyer. Most chose to talk with the DA.
Jesus Sanchez, 29, drove from Arizona to appear in court for a misdemeanor ticket for driving on a suspended license that was dismissed in 2012. Sanchez said he was confused when he received a letter from the court ordering him to appear on what he thought was a closed case.
"Nobody would tell me anything," he said. "It's very frustrating."
After appearing before the judge, Sanchez agreed to plead guilty to the misdemeanor and pay a fine. Outside the courtroom, he said he might have taken traffic school to have the case dismissed but couldn't remember because it was several years ago. He may have confused it with other tickets he received, he said.
Ramon Vasquez, who said he was ordered into a work program in 2012 after pleading guilty to driving with a suspended license, was told by Borris that unless he produced documents, the case would be undone.
"I think it's injustice," Vasquez said before talking to the judge.
"If there's a flaw in the court system, it's on them; it's not on us."
Staff writer Sean Emery contributed to this report.
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Why I Haven't Been Writing About the GM Drama
For the past few weeks, I've received several emails from MetsToday readers asking why there has been little to no coverage of the Mets' search for a new General Manager.
First of all, there have been plenty of up-to-the-minute tweets, blog posts, and newspaper articles fully describing every rumor, official statement, letter to fans, and other detail surrounding the interview process — and to be completely honest, I'm neither equipped nor interested in the drama.
I'm not equipped because this is essentially a one-man blog with occasional guest posts by brilliant writers. I'm not interested because the search ended the minute Bud Selig recommended to Fred Wilpon that he consider Sandy Alderson. We all agreed that Alderson would be the next GM back on October 11th — assuming, of course, that Jeff Wilpon didn't scare him away.
Once Alderson entered the picture, the rest of the process was more or less a sham — a dutiful, public walk through the paces to give the illusion to fans that the Mets were doing due diligence, while satisfying the policies of the Commissioner's office. Rick Hahn, Josh Byrnes, Logan White, Allan Baird, and Dana Brown never stood a chance as long as Alderson proved not to be senile, a child molester, or a neo-Nazi. He was a slam-dunk from the start.
I don't state this with any bitterness — much to the contrary, in fact. To me, Alderson stands the best chance of escaping the Wilpons' marionette strings for at least the short term, has the best chance of re-establishing respect with rival GMs, and has the necessary media skills to help change the public view of the franchise. Whether he's given enough leeway to build a winning, sustainable organization remains to be seen, but the nice thing is that if he is, his track record shows he can make it happen.
So to me there didn't seem to be much point in drumming up Alderson's attributes or obsessing over the pluses and minuses of the other candidates — the beauty contest was fixed. My only regret is not saying a word or two extolling the virtues of Dana Brown, so I'll do it now: Brown is an outstanding talent evaluator and extremely hard worker who one day will find his way into a GM job. However, the time and the place just weren't right for Brown — and, he had history working under Omar Minaya, which couldn't have helped him. Even though Brown didn't have a snowball's chance in hell to get this job now, I wouldn't be surprised to see him in Flushing at some point in the future.
(Side note: The first time I encountered Dana, I threw him out attempting to steal twice in as many attempts during a wet and chilly, early spring afternoon in 1989 at Caven Point in Jersey City. The third time he reached first base, he stayed put — until Maurice Vaughn hit a 700-foot triple at the fenceless field (the ball flew at least 450 feet in the air, and rolled another 200 or so). Can you imagine hitting a ball 700 feet and only getting to third base? )
So, in short, there hasn't been any detailed evaluation about the Mets' search for a GM because the search was over as soon as it began. We'll hear the official word soon enough, and then we'll have fun debating who should be the next Mets manager — among other decisions this winter.


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April 25th, 2014
Our next few weeks we will be very busy with play preparations. We will be discussing advertising, making an advertisement, designing our play set, finalizing costumes, rehearsing our lines and practicing our songs. Please save the date for our play HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Our performance will be Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30. Emily (Celeste's mom) is helping with the cast party, thank you Emily!!! We will have our cast party/potluck following the performance. We will order pizza and need to collect a nominal amount per family for our main dish. Please see the sign-up sheet in the classroom to add a side dish etc.to the party. We will also need to know how many will be attending the performance, please write it on sign-up sheet. Our dress rehearsal will be on Wednesday, May 21st at 10:30. We will be sending home your child's lines. Please practice with them by reading the line before their line, and letting them know who precedes them.
We will be receiving our live butterfly culture and a praying mantis egg casing soon. We will learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and enjoy watching ours move through the life cycle stages right before our eyes!
We have begun the 6th, unit, in our Happily Ever After language arts curriculum. This is a Hans Christian Anderson tale, The Nightingale. We will be learning the important concepts left, right, first, next and last.
In our math curriculum, we are finishing Book 7. We are also reviewing numbers 1 through 6, playing games with flash cards, dice, and continuing to sort and classify items. We are learning about measurement using non-standard units of measurement. We will introduce rulers for more measuring fun!
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You know what really makes a guy seem like he's guilty of sexually assaulting women? When he's worried that someone won't like him because they support survivors of rape. That is the new, bold tactic Bill Cosby's lawyers have adopted, and it's not a very good one.
The New York Times reports that Cosby's lawyers have requested a recusal of Judge Steven T. O'Neill because his wife, Deborah V. O'Neill, is a social worker who heads the University of Pennsylvania's Sexual Trauma Treatment Outreach and Prevention program. According to the motion, she has donated to V-Day UPenn, a campus group that bills itself as "part of the global movement that raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Eve Ensler's award-winning play The Vagina Monologues." Per the documents, the group she supports has given funds to another group that will hold a rally in support of Cosby's accusers at the courthouse. Cosby's attorneys argued that his wife's job and support for V-Day UPenn illustrate the "appearance of partiality" on the judge's part, and therefore Judge O'Neill should be replaced.
From the memo, per the Times:
"Thus, Dr. O'Neill — the spouse of the trial judge presiding over this case — has apparently donated marital assets to the very organization that will be protesting against Mr. Cosby at his upcoming retrial, whose stated purpose is to show support for Andrea Constand and the other 404(b) accusers," the memo says.
The last-ditch effort to replace O'Neill is not promising. Recusals are warranted by a serious conflict of interest, and judges generally use their own discretion to make the decision. "We do not attribute the ideological views of a spouse to a judge," NYU Law School professor Stephen Gillers told the Times. "We trust judges to make decisions based on the law, and not because their husbands or wives would like to see a particular result. We trust judges to be independent of the influence of good friends, of parents, of spouses, and decide on the law."
Cosby, on trial again after the jury failed to reach a deliberation last June, faces three felony charges for allegedly drugging and raping former Temple University employee Andrea Constand in 2004. His lawyers are using every tactic they can come up with: They attempted to block 19 other accusers from testifying in the retrial, a request that O'Neill partially denied by allowing five alleged victims to testify. The lawyers countered by asking for a 90-day delay to prepare for the new accusers. O'Neill denied that request, too. So, unless his lawyers come up with something very creative in the next seven days, America is about to see Bill Cosby in court again.


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Burnley man sentenced for trading endangered species
A man from Burnley who admitted trading in a variety of endangered species has today (Monday, December 7) been sentenced at Burnley Crown Court.
Aaron Halstead, 24, of Glen View Road, Burnley, was sentenced to 24 weeks in prison after he pleaded guilty to three offences of purchasing an endangered species, including whale teeth, a cheetah skull and a dolphin skull and one offence of offering a snowy owl for sale without a valid permit.
He pleaded not guilty to the purchase of four leopard skins, which the prosecution accepted. The trial judge requested the skins be seized by Lancashire Police and the charges lie on file.
In October 2014 Wildlife Crime Officers from Lancashire Police, along with officers from the National Wildlife Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at Halstead's home address and recovered the items. Following an investigation, it was established that they had been purchased in contravention of the Control in Trade of Endangered Species regulations.
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Wildlife Officer PC Nigel Keates said: "This was certainly an unusual case and very different from the type of wildlife crime we're used to dealing with here in Lancashire.
"Our investigation revealed that Halstead was involved in the illegal trade of endangered species, most of which he did online.
"He has shown a flagrant disregard for the regulations in place surrounding the buying and selling of endangered species and today he has been sentenced accordingly for flouting these rules."


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Take a closer look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:
No. 10 Louisville at No. 22 Virginia and Boston College at No. 7 Florida State. The regular-season title comes down to two games starting 30 minutes apart Saturday afternoon, with both FSU and Louisville tied and able to clinch a share of the title with a win.
The first game has the Cardinals (24-6, 15-4) visiting the reigning national champion Cavaliers (22-7, 14-5), who have won seven straight. The game will tip off at 4 p.m. and air on ESPN.
Then there's the Seminoles (25-5, 15-4) hosting the Eagles (13-17, 7-12), with FSU clinching the No. 1 seed for next week's tournament with a win by virtue of sweeping the regular-season set with Louisville. The game will tip off at 4:30 p.m. and air on Fox Sports Florida.
For FSU, a shared or outright title would be its first regular-season championship in any league since winning the Metro Conference in the 1988-89 season, according to the school.
The ACC Tournament opens Tuesday in its return to its longtime home. Greensboro, home to the league headquarters, has hosted the tournament a league-high 26 times, though it hasn't hosted since Notre Dame's championship run in 2015. Of note, the tournament will only feature 14 of the league's 15 teams, with Georgia Tech sitting out due to an NCAA postseason ban for rules violations. That means only two games on the first day featuring the last four seeds.
Duke point guard Tre Jones will have another chance for a big rivalry moment against North Carolina on Saturday. The sophomore had 28 points and the overtime-forcing buzzer-beater in the first meeting. That shot — coming after he ran down the long rebound on his own intentionally missed free throw — capped a wild comeback before Duke won on Wendell Moore Jr.'s final-play putback in OT.
The ACC is KenPom's fifth-rated league behind the Big Ten, Big 12, Big East and Pac-12, with the league's efficiency score used for those rankings as its lowest since expanding to 15 teams for the 2013-14 season. ... Georgia Tech has reached 10 ACC regular-season wins for the first time since the 1995-96 season when Stephon Marbury was a star freshman. ... Virginia Tech's Wednesday win against Clemson was only its second since Jan. 22. ... Pittsburgh has completed its regular-season schedule with seven straight losses since last winning Feb. 8. ... There have been a record-tying 13 overtime games in league play, with road teams winning 10. ... UNC's Garrison Brooks had 25 points in Tuesday's win against Wake Forest, making him the first Tar Heels player to score 25 or more in three straight games since Tyler Hansbrough in 2008.
The ACC Tournament opened Wednesday and runs through Sunday, with fourth-ranked Louisville as the clear favorite. The Cardinals (27-3, 16-2) won the regular-season race outright for the first time and are pursuing their second tournament title. The biggest challenge figures to come from No. 10 NC State, though third-seeded Duke has been hot for the past month and fourth-seeded Florida State is ranked No. 22 in the AP top 25. After Sunday's title game, the teams must wait until March 16 to find out their NCAA Tournament fates.
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In November 2017, President Donald Trump — who campaigned on a promise to appoint "only the best and most serious people" — appointed Jerome Powell to be chair of the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. On Friday, he accused Powell of being possibly a bigger "enemy" of the American people than even the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China.
In late October 2017, he released a hype video promising to appoint a Fed chair who he said "hopefully will do a fantastic job."
"I have somebody very specific in mind. I think everybody will be very impressed. But most importantly, I think at the end of eight years, you really will be impressed because things are looking good," Trump promised.
Big announcement next week! Together, we will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! #USA
Days later, he introduced Powell in a Rose Garden announcement ceremony and formally nominated him for the job. "Mr. Powell has demonstrated steady leadership, sound judgment, and policy expertise," his released statement bragged. "Mr. Powell will bring to the Federal Reserve a unique background of Government service and business experience."
But now that Trump's trade war with China and his not-very-stimulative 2017 Trump tax cuts for the rich and corporations have brought the nation to the precipice of a Trump recession, Trump is seeking to convince Americans that the buck stops everywhere but his own desk.
Powell said Friday that the president's trade war was harming the nation's economy and that there were limits to how much he could mitigate that with monetary policy.
"Trade policy uncertainty seems to be playing a role in the global slowdown and in weak manufacturing and capital spending in the United States," he said in a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. "[W]hile monetary policy is a powerful tool that works to support consumer spending, business investment, and public confidence, it cannot provide a settled rulebook for international trade."
Without acknowledging that he himself selected Powell for the job, Trump smeared him on Twitter as an enemy of the American people — his standard playbook for anyone who does not give him his way.
….My only question is, who is our bigger enemy, Jay Powell or Chairman Xi?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 23, 2019
"My only question is," he tweeted, "who is our bigger enemy, Jay Powell or Chairman Xi?" Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and the country's president.
In Trump's initial attempt to insult Powell, he misspelled his own Fed chair's name as "Powel." He later deleted that tweet and corrected it.
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A house that requires a great deal of improving and updates will certainly be a little cheaper. This can be a money-saver in buying the home, with the ability to make improvements as time allows. Renovations will give you equity with every step, as well as letting you choose what your home may be like. So always think about a home's potential, as opposed to just concentrating on the negatives that you can see. A number of updates and improvements could transform that diamond within the rough in the house of the dreams.
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When you are planning to make well worth the cost on your own real-estate, you should consider performing some repair and remodel work. The price of your home will increase straight away after doing these kinds of work. Your value might well rise more than your initial investment.
If you are attempting to buy a home, be sure you consider your offer wisely. You are able to deal with the owner to try to determine a final price that is agreeable to the two of you.
When you make your offer with a house you are looking at, it is easy to ask the owner to aid with closing costs or provide other financial incentives.
It is far from uncommon practice for sellers to pay for or "buy down" a part of the loan's monthly interest for a period of a couple of years. However, bear in mind that a seller is normally less inclined to reduce the selling price if financial incentives are included in the offer.
Learning how to correctly approach the industry like a buyer would be the difference in success and failure. As a result knowing your subject absolutely crucial, particularly in terms of learning how housing trends may go. This article has shown you merely how important knowledge may be when buying real-estate. It's your choice on if you should follow these details.


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On Halloween in 2011, the snowstorm in the forecast was so severe that the holiday was effectively canceled. Every town around was either advising against trick or treating or outright banning it. The snow and ice weren't supposed to start pounding until the evening hours, so I felt confident driving to pick my kids up from a sleepover at my parents' house—about a forty-minute drive.
The nor'easter came even faster and harder than the forecasters said it would. By the time I reached the interstate, it was approaching whiteout. But my 2004 Chrysler Pacifica had all-wheel drive, so I still felt I could make it to my parents' place and just spend the night there with the kids. That's when some jackass in a Honda Pilot veered into my lane without looking, slamming into my front fender and sending me careening into the car next to me, which happened to be a New York State Trooper in an unmarked car. The officer and I both smashed into the highway's side barrier.
The sky grew darker. The snow fell harder and harder, and even harder still.
After the accident, neither car was drivable but the trooper's car had taken much more damage and the engine wouldn't start, so he lit a couple of flares and sat in my SUV with me because I had heat. He turned out to be a nice guy. The driver of the tow truck that came for the trooper told me a second truck wasn't far behind. I watched traffic pass for nearly an hour in the warmth of my cab until, slowly and then all at once, the highway was empty. My cellphone had 17 percent battery power left. I called the towing company, and the guy who answered told me a tractor-trailer had flipped onto its side farther down the highway, blocking traffic. My tow truck was trying to find a way around. The sky grew darker. The snow fell harder and harder, and even harder still.
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I now faced a major decision: Walk for help or stay in the car? I'd made it to within eight miles of my parents' home, which under normal conditions is a walk I can manage easily. I had done twenty-five miles many times in the Army, with an eighty-pound rucksack on my back. I stepped outside to assess the conditions. It took about nine seconds for me to determine that my clothing—a sweatshirt under a light North Face jacket, jeans, and hiking shoes—wouldn't keep me safe from frostbite or hypothermia. As a private, I once spent a particularly harsh winter in Bosnia, and I remember the higher-ups drilling it into our heads to keep our socks dry or else. My hiking shoes were not waterproof.
As soon as I dozed off there was a knock on the window.
I examined the SUV. I had no food and a single bottle of water that I had grabbed before leaving. The gas tank was only an eighth full. I decided that, to avoid freezing to death, I'd turn the engine on to warm up and then shut it off until I was cold enough to need it again. The SUV was tilted at such an angle that I periodically ventured out into the knee-high snow to clear out the tailpipe in case I fell asleep, so I wouldn't die of carbon monoxide poisoning. That would be a pretty stupid way to go.
After six hours or so, day began to fade into night. My phone allowed me to call my family and the police, but then died around 1 a.m. I was too focused on staying alive to sleep. I turned on the headlights and watched the snow tumble through the beams of light. At one point, must have been around 4 a.m., I walked into the middle of the highway. There was something surreal about standing in the center of a major interstate and not hearing a sound other than the wind and the ticking of snow against my jacket.
Eventually a hint of sun on the horizon lit up the snowfield around me. I had used all of the gas starting and stopping the car for heat, but the sun would warm things up, so I finally felt relaxed enough to try to sleep. As soon as I dozed off there was a knock on the window. I opened the door to find another trooper, who told me a truck was finally coming. Thirty minutes later, the SUV that had saved my life was loaded onto the flatbed. I had been in the car for eighteen hours.
This story appears in the March 2016 issue of Popular Mechanics.


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Notary Node information and Stats
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Assets CC documentation
Assets CC TUI in Python
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Channels CC documentation
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DEXP2P Realtime betting app
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Dice CC documentation
KMDice, desktop wallets to place decentralized dice game
KMDice Remote GUI Windows
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Dilithium documentation
Dilitium Quantum Security Article
Dilitium Quantum Security Tutorial
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Faucet CC documentation
Faucet CC Tutorial
Live Faucet Using PoW to prevent spamming
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The Gateway Antara Module allows the user to facilitate, manage, and trade tokenized representations of foreign blockchain assets. For example, a user is able to deposit their real-world BTC into a monitored address on the Bitcoin blockchain. Then, on the Gateways-enabled Smart Chain, the ownership of this BTC is tokenized. Only the owner of the token has the right to withdraw the BTC to a chosen address. The user that made the deposit can use the token either for asset trading, or for other creative purposes. This allows the Gateways-enabled Smart Chain to feature secure, on-chain, high-speed trading.
Gateways CC Documentation
Gateways CC Tutorial
Gateways CC Usage TUI in Python
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Heirs CC Documentation
Heirs CC Tutorial
Simplified Heirs CC example
Marmara is a Smart Chain that is developing a peer-to-peer credit based money creation system
Marmara CreditLoop
Marmara CreditLoop Explainer Article
Marmara Paper
The Crosschain API allows a user to transfer (or "migrate") assets from one chain to another. Compatible forms of assets include coins and tokens. The fundamental principle of migration is that a specific amount of assets are burned in the source chain and then the same specific amount of assets are created on the destination chain.
CrossChain API MoMoM
MoMoM Scalability - Road to 1M tx/s
Notarized Migration, dPoW with MoMoM
The MuSig Antara Module implements a new type of multi-signature functionality. MuSig allows a blockchain to process multi-signature transactions in a more data-efficient manner. MuSig also keeps private the number of signers partaking in a multi-signature transaction.
Musig Module Tutorial
Musig Module documentation
The Oracles Antara Module allows a user to make off-chain data available on-chain. This enables developers to create and use software that responds to off-chain information and events. Those who publish data to an oracle are called publishers. There is a fee-based model to serve as an incentive for publishers.
Oracles CC documentation
Oracles CC Tutorial
Live demo of Oracles CC module
GPS tracking a wandering hound with Particle.io via Komodo cryptoconditions oracles, displayed on Leaflet. Source code
Oracles/Dragonhound website
Oracle Creator via Browser
List of Active Oracles
Oracles CC TrollBox in Python (Chat)
The Payments Module allows a payment to be distributed between multiple recipients in a pre-defined proportion.
Payments CC TUI in Python
The Pegs Antara Module is a mechanism for creating a decentralized stablecoin. A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency that has a financial value that is "pegged" to another asset. Stablecoins can be used in a Smart Chain environment to allow users to buy, sell, and trade with on-chain assets that mimic off-chain prices. For example, a stablecoin can be pegged to a common fiat currency, such as USD or EUR. The stablecoin can also mimic stocks, external cryptocurrencies, and other assets, so long as reliable price-data can be accessed through an online application programming interface (API).
Pegs CC Documentation
Pegs CC User Tutorial
Pegs CC Creator Tutorial
Pegs Explainer
Pegs CC Creation TUI in Python
Pegs CC Usage TUI in Python
The Prices Antara Module offers a decentralized and incentivized margin-trading system on a Smart Chain. This allows users to open long and short leveraged positions against the "House" (the module itself). A player opens a position with the desired betting amount and leverage. They can close the position anytime and receive the current equity that is in a non-negative state. When the debt ratio of a player is close to exceeding the allowed limits, other players on the network can liquidate the indebted player's account. The liquidating players thereby receive as an incentive a small percentage of the indebted player's holdings.
Prices CC Documentation
Synthetic Prices Betting Game
Prices CC Visualization in Python
Prices CC Rekt Inspector in Python
Live Synthetic Price Feed
Live Synthetic Price Feed 2
The Rewards Antara Module creates a master-node like rewards program, giving a user the ability to earn rewards by locking coins. It features configurable parameters, such as a customizable monthly reward, minimum deposit, a required holding period,etc. There can be many rewards plans active at any given time.
Rewards CC Documentation
The Rogue Antara module serves as a proof-of-concept to demonstrate Antara's capabilities as a blockchain-based gaming technology. The core aspects of Rogue gameplay occur on the blockchain. These aspects include such data as character health points, items, movement, attacks, and other relevant game states. Komodo's Rogue implementation makes use of the classic on-screen visual representation of gameplay. This interface relies on ASCII characters to represent characters, items, and other in-game objects and actions.
Rogue Module Documentation
Rogue Module Tutorial
Rogue Game another TUI Python
The Sudoku Antara Module serves as a proof-of-concept to demonstrate Antara's capabilities as a blockchain-based gaming technology. The Sudoku Module is based on the classic game, Sudoku
Sudoku CC Documentation
Subatomic swaps, as opposed to Atomic Swaps, are a process of swapping coins with a "semi-trusted" individual. Normally if you do an OTC trade with someone one of you has to send an amount and then the other does the same, this is risky, so you reduce the amounts being sent. If we want to swap $100 of two different coins, we could do 100 $1 swaps so that the most that is at risk at any time is $1 (ex. I send you $1 and you decide not to send me $1 of another coin) of course this means 100 TX fees on each chain, and confirmation times for each chain, which would take a long time and is a pain to do 100 TX manually. So instead we can automate the 100 txs to be done and automatically check to see if the other amount was sent. Instead of doing each part on chain, we do all the parts in a Channel CC. Which is fee-less besides deposit and withdrawals and near instant.
Subatomic Swaps Guide
The Tetris Antara Module serves as a proof-of-concept to demonstrate Antara's capabilities as a blockchain-based gaming technology. The Tetris Module is based on the classic game, Tetris
Tetris CC TUI in Python
Komodo Official Documentation
MarketMaker v2.0 API documentation
Antara Gaming SDK Documentation
All Komodo Smart Chains mining profitability
What to Mine KMD
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Illinois to introduce a bill that lets student-athletes get paid
March 7, 2020
Being a college athlete is one of the biggest time commitments a student can make. And in all aspects of life, time is money. This leads to a fundamental question: should student athletes have the ability to be paid?
Illinois has introduced a bill that- if passed- will allow student athletes to be able to get sponsorships in order to get paid.
"My goal is to get this passed into law so that we're on a level playing field with California," said Illinois state Rep. Emanuel Welch in an interview with the Chicago Tribune.
California set into state law that by 2023 student athletes will be compensated for their time and effort.
For Illinois, the bill does not set it up to be a set wage, but let the players be eligible to be sponsored by outside sources, thus leading to student athletes being able to get money. This bill, if passed, would make Illinois rival recruitment rates compared to California, who passed this bill already.
To put it lightly, student athletes deserve compensation for the work they put into their athletics. It is not nearly good enough to just give scholarships to these students, because most of them still are not the full-rides that most people think they are. And that is if they are even to get athletic scholarships because NCAA DIII schools are not allowed to give athletic scholarships to their athletes.
Those who oppose this bring up the fact that these students get compensated through their scholarships, and also that if they paid their athletes, then the tuition would drastically rise and some schools cannot afford it.
To the first point was dispelled, because only a small percentage of students get scholarships to play sports. Even less of those students get full rides to those schools.
To counter the second point, the highest-paid public officials are usually head coaches, mostly football coaches. These officials make multiple millions of dollars to coach this sport, at the same time their players do not get a cent of a wage outside of scholarships.
To be more clear, the NCAA is a multi-billion dollar industry. They would not be impacted all that harshly if Illinois passes this bill.
This would incentivize students of all levels to try harder to be recruited to Illinois schools. This even spreads to community college athletes. Those athletes can also be recruited and get paid to do what they are good at.
All student athletes deserve to be rewarded for the many years and countless hours of training they endured to get where they are now and an Illinois bill might just make it so.


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It was once said, "A more valuable plant is not found within the whole range of the herbal pharmacopoeia." —Dr. O.P. Borwan, 1875
Ever since I learned of the vervain plant, a well-respected herb infamous for more than 3,000 years throughout Europe, Asia and Africa, I have been in awe of its wide variety of medicinal uses. I first learned of this herb at a United Plant Saver's conference while on a walk with Jim McDonald, a Michigan herbalist. Since that herb walk, vervain has shown up in my life on many occasions, including in talks during herb walks, within the pages of books I read, at internships and from teachers including Jim McDonald, 7Song and Lise Wolff. But before going over what I've learned from my herbal teachers about vervain, here is some history on this striking plant.
This striking plant has a history rich in lore and medicinal uses.
What's In A Name?
Vervain has almost as many names as it does uses. Some of the most intriguing ones include holy wort, trombhad, herb of grace, enchanter's plant, Indian and wild hyssop, turkey grass, and Juno's tears. The Druids historically held vervain, as well as mistletoe, in such high regard that it was referred to as "the Herb (Yn Lus)," and the "Chief Herb (Yn Ard Lus)." The name vervain comes from the Celtic "ferfaen, from fer (to drive away), and faen (a stone)", hinting at its most common folk use. The most commonly used varieties include blue vervain (Verbena hastata), white vervain (Verbena urticifolia) and hoary vervain (Verbena stricta). Being naturalized throughout parts of Asia, Africa, and the majority of North American and Europe, it revels in fields, thickets and dry abandoned areas. Growing up to 4 feet tall, this herb possesses opposite, lance-shaped hairy leaves with pencil-like stalks and lilac-colored flowers. If you're harvesting vervain, collect it right when it flowers.
Ancient Vervain Uses
Throughout history, blue and white vervain have been used quite interchangeably as magical herbs of "purifications, visions and love potions". When paired with St. John's wort, vervain was believed to keep one safe from being seduced by evil. As a favorite herb of Hippocrates, vervain, along with red clover, was also believed to be a "cure all …[as well as] God's gift to man." It was "favoured [in] the settling of disputes" by the Druids, and used to inspire creativity. In mainland-Europe, Hildegard of Bingen Germany stated that vervain, or "ysena [is] more cold than warm. Let whoever suffers rotten flesh, from ulcers or from worms…place [the tea of vervain] on top of the linen until the putridness has drawn out." Lastly, an interesting point from a Native American herbalism book, vervain was traditionally used as a remedy for poke, which even in small doses can be quite poisonous. I find this ironic as vervain is a natural emetic, and poke's personality is very lazy—such the opposite of vervain.
Modern Vervain Uses
Now I will briefly explain its modern uses and explain who specifically can benefit the most from this herb. Vervain is an astringent, diuretic, alterative, emetic, antispasmodic, nervine and diaphoretic. Internally, this herb is phenomenal at reducing any stress-related ailment, from tension headaches and migraines to IBS and insomnia. Externally, vervain makes an excellent eyewash for tired, inflamed eyes (in tea form), especially when combined with borage, chamomile, eyebright and lady's mantle. It also works well in homemade mouthwash for treating infected gums, and sore mouths and throats, and in poultices for skin ulcers and wounds.
Here is a recipe I like for Nursing Tea: Combine 1 quart of water with 1 teaspoon of vitex berries, 1 teaspoon blessed thistle leaves, 1/2 teaspoon vervain leaves, 1/2 teaspoon nettle leaves, 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon anise seeds; steep for 20 minutes; drink 1 to 3 cups a day.
Freelance writer, community herbalist and medicine maker, Jennifer Heinzel hails from the cold city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jennifer is an avid writer, especially for anything folklore or myth-related to herbalism. She has written for the Chequamegon co-op, the United Plant Savers' journal, and the NorthPoint Health & Wellness center. Visit Thymes Ancient Remedies to read more from Jennifer.