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20/200 AFTER the highest possible corrective lenses is legally blind, so we're not there ...yet! It's a pretty easy fix. He just changed the rounded corners from an image based solution to CSS3, I'll have something up today probably.

Without corrective lenses I'm over x2 worse than the "legally blind" threshold (20/200), but no...I'm not quite legally blind yet because corrective lenses can still fix it =P BEYOND THE POINT: I'm on it

I'm not on a computer with the script installed right now, when I get home to look at it is it going to be something obvious?

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you your challenges for this years Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge! Challenges (33): analoq - Wolfchild (Genesis) - Stage 1, Requested by Vilecat Arcana - Rockman ZX - Area A (Green Grass Gradation), Requested by F4T4L Biznut - F-Zero X - Decide in the Eyes (Big Blue), Requested by Bahamut BlackPanther - Legend of Dragoon - Requiem, Requested by hoboka Brandon Strader - Jackal - Area 1, Area 4, Requested by Gario bundeslang - Tactics Ogre - Avilla Henya, Requested by Arcana Chickenwarlord - Mega Man 4 - Pharoah Man, Requested by Biznut Cyril the Wolf - Final Fantasy XIII - Snow's Theme, Requested by Demonstray Demonstray - Novastorm - Level 2 - Stage 1, Requested by Abadoss diotrans - Final Fantasy XIII - Blinded by Light (Battle Theme), Requested by ProjectSpam Dj Mokram - The Legend of Dragoon - Crystal Palace, Requested by metalsnakejuice Dyne - Kirby Super Star - Revenge of Metaknight Ending, Requested by scrobble Gario - Actraiser - Birth of People, Requested by sgtrama hoboka - Persona 2: Innocent Sin - Lunar Palace Konan, Requested by K.B. JAXX - Heracles no Eikou IV - Field 2, Requested by Suzumebachi jmr - Super Adventure Island - Stage 2-2 (Jungle Chase), Requested by Hemophiliac just64helpin - Mega Turrican - Stage 1-1, Requested by LuketheXjesse Luke Keever - California Games (sega genesis) - Title Screen, Requested by Superjoe Moseph - Boktai: The Sun Is In Your Hand - Dark Boy, Requested by Mirby Neonlare - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - Rogueport, Requested by Hylian Lemon oa - Mortal Kombat (Genesis) - The Pit, Requested by YouGuysRock Obtuse - Ogre Battle 64 - The World of Today (original version), Requested by Dj Mokram ProjectSpam - NieR - Song of the Ancients ~ Devola (Recurring theme, Popola), Requested by Brandon Strader Red Rum - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Sega Genesis) - Krang's Stage 2, Requested by Level 99 Rexy - Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Starshine Galaxy, Requested by just64helpin Sockpuppet - Mega Man 3 - Wily Castle 2, Requested by bundeslang Superjoe - Legend of the dragoon - World map 2, Requested by Yosefu Suzumebachi - Werewolf: The Last Warrior "Warwolf (JP)" - Final Boss, Requested by OCRE swordofdestiny - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Agitha's Castle, Requested by The Mac Attack the prophet - Ragnarok Online - Be Nice 'N Easy, Requested by oa Wesley Cho - Ecco: The Tides of Time - The Fault Zone, Requested by bluestarfish willrock - Sonic the Hedgehog - Labyrinth Zone, Requested by starla Xerol - Mega Man 7 - Burst Man Stage, Requested by KyleJCrb

<3 to you for completing songs for it =P FYI: You got mine again. So ya'know, no pressure. ...again.

I can enter you into the re-roll phase, but you're pool is going to be a lot smaller and there may not be enough songs for YOU to re-roll, if you choose to. Up to you though.

so do you confirm or what bro?

Once everyone has confirmed, we'll post all the match-ups in the thread.

All challenges HAVE BEEN SENT. Make sure to check the e-mail you signed up for your challenge, also PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CONFIRM YOUR CHALLENGE. If you do not confirm within the allotted your song may be re-entered into the pool. If you ACCEPT your challenge, you can start mixing now. Otherwise re-rolls will be issued early Wednesday AT THE LATEST.

Just wanted to remind everyone that this is your last chance to sign-up/get in requests. Both remixer sign-ups and requests will be closed at 11:59 PST tonight. Afterwards I'll be updating the main post with all the mixers, and we'll be sending out e-mails after a few days issuing challenges

i c what u did there

prolly almost def pheonix wright already imho. I had others in mind, but they escape me atm.

I guess it's kind of hard to find if you don't know where you're going. http://thasauce.net/modules.php?name=Your_Account&op=new_user <-- this should be the registration form. I've been meaning to add that link to the sign up sheet. I'll get on that.

Not only are you allowed to, you are encouraged to. We actually have MORE remixers than requests right now. So to reiterate: We are taking requests. Anyone can request 1 song.

This is easily one of the coolest things I have heard in a LONG time. Gooooooood job.

Depending on the number of requests to remixers there may be a situation similar to last year where we allow one, permanent re-roll. Definitely no more than that, though.

Memoriesssss. Oh 4th grade. I have missed you.

Just for clarification: 1. The reason we're using the sign-up forms this year, as opposed to the forum reply/PM signup and requests is so that people interested aren't required to be registered on both ThaSauce and OCReMix. 2. This year we are doing ReMixer sign-ups and song requests at the same time. This means: we are accepting song requests now as well as remixer sign-ups.

Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge 2010 The official Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge webpage is located here: http://thasauce.net/FBRC2010/ What is the Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge? The Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge is an annual video game remixing challenge hosted by ThaSauce, Video Game Remix news portal. During the challenge, mixers are assigned a remixing request, at random, and given an appointed amount of time to complete it. The requests come from members in the community, and as a result everyone is potentially given a chance to have their request filled, and remixers have a chance to exercise or demonstrate their musical prowess. PLEASE NOTE: This challenge is meant to be just that: A CHALLENGE. By entering this competition you are signing up for, and agreeing to have your skills challenged. While personal preference plays a big part in the creative process, and while you should make music for yourself before anything else, this is, again, a CHALLENGE. This will include working under strict time constraints and may also mean having to mix something you don't necessarily like. If you choose to not accept, then you fail the challenge. Do not expect us to re-roll your match-up until you get "something you like." STAGE 1: MAY 24 2010 - JUNE 02 2010, 11:59 PM PST STAGE 2: JUNE 07 2010 - AUGUST 14 2010, 11:59 PM PST Who Can Sign-Up? Who Can Request? During stage 1 we will be accepting ReMixer sign-ups and song requests. The challenge is open to any artists, experienced or new. The artist will be challenged to remix 1 song. Any member of the community can make 1 request. These requests must follow the request guidelines and be made in private. You cannot discuss the song that you have requested until all challenges are accepted and stage 2 has begun. How do I Sign-Up? How Can I Make a Request? SIGN UPS: Go to http://thasauce.net/FBRC2010/artist-signup.php to sign up. REQUESTS: The remix request must be sent via http://thasauce.net/FBRC2010/song-request.php and must contain the following: 1. The name of the original song, game and track. 2. A link to the original track to download. The original format is preferred (i.e. SPC, NSF) but MP3 is acceptable. 3. A YouTube link to the requested song. 4. A midi, if at all possible. The more sources you are able to provide, the more likely your requested track is to be remixed. Please note that vgmusic.com does not allow direct linking, however you can link the page with the download link for the midi - please specify file name. Request Guidelines During stage 1 any community member can submit a challenge; Be it a specific song from a game, or anything from a game's soundtrack. Challengers MUST include a source tune for reference. ALL CHALLENGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PICK SONGS WITH STRONG MELODIC CONTENT WITH SOURCES THAT ARE NOT DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. This is merely a suggestion as the easier it is for a remixer to get a midi, or familiarity with a song, the more likely the finished project will be a quality piece of work. Each user is only allowed 1 challenge. Keep in mind: Your requests will be given to artists throughout the community with various levels of skill. All remix requests must be made in private. ReMixers already in the challenge are allowed to issue requests, however they may not be selected to remix their own request. Requests posted in the thread will be ignored and may not be considered for submission. We reserve the right to reject requests. The Match-Ups Once we populate a list of mixers and challenges, a script will be created and will distribute the songs to each mixer. There will be grace period of a few days while we sort everything out, and following that we will begin stage 2. Mixers will have 2 months to complete their challenge. In the event that there are more challenges than mixers (which is likely) a mixer may randomly select another song from the pool only after they have successfully finished their initial challenge (a COMPLETED and QUALITY remix). The History of the Freshly Baked ReMixer Challenge In 2002 a forum user name "I Like Cookies!" (now just Jeff), ran a 1-shot competition called the Freshly Baked ReMixer challenge. In the thread artists signed up and were assigned challenges posted by other forum users. This is how artists like myself, Suzumebachi, and GLL all got our starts. There were also some other impressive tracks by Disco Dan and a few others. Previous results can be viewed here: http://compo.thasauce.net/compos/view/FBRC Challenges (33): analoq - Wolfchild (Genesis) - Stage 1, Requested by Vilecat Arcana - Rockman ZX - Area A (Green Grass Gradation), Requested by F4T4L Biznut - F-Zero X - Decide in the Eyes (Big Blue), Requested by Bahamut BlackPanther - Legend of Dragoon - Requiem, Requested by hoboka Brandon Strader - Jackal - Area 1, Area 4, Requested by Gario bundeslang - Tactics Ogre - Avilla Henya, Requested by Arcana Chickenwarlord - Mega Man 4 - Pharoah Man, Requested by Biznut Cyril the Wolf - Final Fantasy XIII - Snow's Theme, Requested by Demonstray Demonstray - Novastorm - Level 2 - Stage 1, Requested by Abadoss diotrans - Final Fantasy XIII - Blinded by Light (Battle Theme), Requested by ProjectSpam Dj Mokram - The Legend of Dragoon - Crystal Palace, Requested by metalsnakejuice Dyne - Kirby Super Star - Revenge of Metaknight Ending, Requested by scrobble Gario - Actraiser - Birth of People, Requested by sgtrama hoboka - Persona 2: Innocent Sin - Lunar Palace Konan, Requested by K.B. JAXX - Heracles no Eikou IV - Field 2, Requested by Suzumebachi jmr - Super Adventure Island - Stage 2-2 (Jungle Chase), Requested by Hemophiliac just64helpin - Mega Turrican - Stage 1-1, Requested by LuketheXjesse Luke Keever - California Games (sega genesis) - Title Screen, Requested by Superjoe Moseph - Boktai: The Sun Is In Your Hand - Dark Boy, Requested by Mirby Neonlare - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door - Rogueport, Requested by Hylian Lemon oa - Mortal Kombat (Genesis) - The Pit, Requested by YouGuysRock Obtuse - Ogre Battle 64 - The World of Today (original version), Requested by Dj Mokram ProjectSpam - NieR - Song of the Ancients ~ Devola (Recurring theme, Popola), Requested by Brandon Strader Red Rum - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (Sega Genesis) - Krang's Stage 2, Requested by Level 99 Rexy - Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Starshine Galaxy, Requested by just64helpin Sockpuppet - Mega Man 3 - Wily Castle 2, Requested by bundeslang Superjoe - Legend of the dragoon - World map 2, Requested by Yosefu Suzumebachi - Werewolf: The Last Warrior "Warwolf (JP)" - Final Boss, Requested by OCRE swordofdestiny - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Agitha's Castle, Requested by The Mac Attack the prophet - Ragnarok Online - Be Nice 'N Easy, Requested by oa Wesley Cho - Ecco: The Tides of Time - The Fault Zone, Requested by bluestarfish willrock - Sonic the Hedgehog - Labyrinth Zone, Requested by starla Xerol - Mega Man 7 - Burst Man Stage, Requested by KyleJCrb

Good optimization requires pretty constant upkeep. Finding out what keywords you're going for, targeting them, optimizing for them, watching what works and what doesn't, changing the system, seeing what people are searching for, deciding if you want to target that, shifting the whole site toward those changes, etc etc etc. I can tell you it's always something you absolutely don't expect, too. Actual SEO services do this stuff pretty much the whole time, which is why they're nice, but they can be REALLY expensive. Some reallyyy helpful tools are Google Analytics and Google Web Master tools. They REALLY help out if you know how o use them. There's also a link on mashable that'll really help out if I can find it. And it's very important to remember you're not just optimizing your "site" you're optimizing everthing. Every page, every post, everything. Title tags, title description, content, links, the whole deal. Edit: http://mashable.com/2010/05/21/surprising-social-media-business-success/ <-- this. Specifically the video.

I was saying Ronaldinho got owned. They're pretty much saying his career is more or less over, and he's not exactly going out on a high-note.

o.o? He's on the provisional team. I didn't Brazil selected their World Cup line-up yet. TO THE GOOGLES. Snap. Owned: Goalkeepers: Julio Cesar (Inter Milan), Gomes (Tottenham Hotspur), Victor (Gremio) Defenders: Maicon (Inter Milan), Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Alex (Chelsea), Juan (AS Roma), Lucio (Bayern Munich), Luisao (Benfica), Kleber (Internacional), Andre Santos (Corinthians). Midfielders: Anderson (Manchester United), Gilberto Silva (Panathinaikos), Josue (VfL Wolfsburg), Ramires (Cruzeiro), Elano (Manchester City), Felipe Melo (Fiorentina), Julio Baptista (AS Roma), Kaka (AC Milan) Forwards: Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), Luis Fabiano (Sevilla), Nilmar (Internacional), Robinho (Manchester City).

I've been listening to the "Official Theme" or whatever the eff you want to call it, anyway I fricken LOVE it. Anyway the first round match-ups are pretty sick in themselves. I was checking out the schedule yesterday: USA vs UK, Germany vs. Ghana, Portugal vs Brazil. I'm prettyyy damn excited. I was hoping Venezuela would actually make it this year but . I REALLY want to see Ghana go all the way this year, but I also wouldn't mind seeing Brazil/or Ronaldinho have SOME KIND of redemption D:

Without giving too much away (I work at at a web-design/web marketing company and my boss would probably kill me if I went around telling ALL the secrets) what you want to do is target, what they call, "long tail searches." A short tail search is something like... "wedding dj" a long tail search is something like "wedding dj in whatever city that plays a lot of country music" or something along those lines. Short tail searches are very specific, and at first you'll only see like 1 or 2 searches for them, but those people know exactly what they want, and they're more likely to convert. So you might see people searching for "wedding dj in orlando that plays a lot of country music", "country wedding dj in orlando", "country music orland wedding planner" and then you'd know that you want to target this long tail search. All of this while you're still optimizing for your "level A service", which is your prime service, and the most competitive. As well as your level A geography. Both are going to be VERY hard to get to the #1 spot in google, BUTTTTTtttttttttttttt... That's why you also make, and be active with, a Facebook profile, and twitter profile, and YouTube (yes YouTube) profile that're all also optimized. So then you might not be #1 on google for any given service, but you'll be 3, 4, 7, and the video on the bottom of the page. (Do not discount social media, and social marketing, and Facebook especially. People are a lot more apt to trust something that has a ton of fans/likes, plus has an active presence and ESPECIALLY if they have people within their own social circle who already like/fan it). There's actually huge conversations going on about this because google doesn't index facebook, but facebook is becoming a much better way for people to get recommendations that'll actually convert but.........totally different discussion. Having a blog really helps with keywords/ranking as well as how often you get indexed. AND, if you can get the page rank high enough, having multiple sites that feed into 1 site can actually be beneficial, but you have to know what you're doing. Anyway, like I said. Basics. Can't given away too much >_>.

IT'S COMIN' SOOOOON. We're in the planning stages, actually. Expect something sooner than you may think Also to everyone else: THANKS!