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When you sit yourself down in that roller coaster car and pull the lap bar into place, what's going through your mind? All of the work at school or the office? That guy who cut you off on the highway? Actually, you're probably mulling over the fact that you're about to get blasted like a cannonball at 128 miles an hour with the wind trying to rip your face apart as you rocket straight up 456 feet.
Now when you sit yourself down in that computer chair and log onto COASTER-net, we want a similar thrill to be rushing through your brain - the thrill of knowing that you're about to experience the biggest, most diverse, most comprehensive resource for thrill rides and thrill parks out there!
We invite you to join the nearly 100,000 other people who take the most intense thrill ride online every month and experience your guide to ride on the wild side - COASTER-net! |
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> COASTER-net Facebook and Twitter
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 Hey everyone! COASTER-net is officially "hip and cool" because we have a Facebook
and a Twitter!
We have some fun stuff for you every day on the Facebook and we will tweet to make your day better!
So go ahead and become a fan of us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
And if you don't have any of them... what are you waiting for?
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As we continue to bring you the latest news in our News Archives, we now are also bringing you our opinions in the Blogs section. This week brought 4 new blog articles for you to check out.
Head over the to blogs section to find out why LaRonde, Six Flags' Canadian park, is the "dark side of Montreal." The newest edition of The Inclined Loop is up, detailing an interesting animal fiasco at Alton Towers. An old favorite is back with Beastfan's Monthly Coaster Review: this month's selection is Cedar Point's Mantis. And new to the blogs is the weekly recap Nessie's News.
Just a reminder and a slight adjustment, we are now taking requests for what topics you would like to read about in upcoming blogs. Look for the "BLOGS!" thread in the Coasters, Parks and Thrillrides General forum.
Thanks for reading and make sure keep up with all of the latest musings of our Coaster-net writers. You won't want to miss a single article.
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After a short hiatus, the Coaster-net staff is bringing back the blog section. Get ready because we are going to be getting things moving in a major way.
Be sure to stay up to date on all the latest happenings in the world of theme parks as well as reading up on some fascinating insights form some of our more experienced members or maybe even catch what's new from the rumor mill.
You never know what new information you might find on the Coaster-net blogs and this week we've got three brand new articles for you.
Head over to that area of the site now to consider what new attraction(s) may be going into SFGAm, puzzle over the future of the rides currently still standing at SFKK, or examine the impact of the new ideas and technology to be featured on Sky Rocket.
Have a particular story or idea that you want to read about? Then let us know in the new thread in the Official Announcement and Important Topics forum. We want the blogs to be something that you find interesting. So tell us what interests you.
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> COASTER-net wants YOU to join their leadership team!
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 That’s right. COASTER-net is looking to expand their team. We are looking for:
- Graphics Designers
- News Writers
- Bloggers
- Feature Writers (Editorials)
- Special Listings
- Discussion Forum Moderators
- Photographers
- Videographer & Video Editor
**Positions bolded indicate positions most in need**
So, how can you apply to join the fastest growing, most dynamic coaster-related staff around? It’s quite simple, head over to our Staff Application now!
And the best part,
ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY!
Most sections of our site are currently under major renovation in preparation for the 2010-2011 coaster season, so even part time help would be appreciated. Please remember to e-mail samples of previous work for all technical or writing positions, and to include your forum name (3+ months of active forum membership is required and any references (especially current or past staff) and/or previous experience as well as your qualifications (why you think you should be hired over anyone else) when you submit your application. If you need any additional information, contact Raptor1980 on the C-net forums by PM, or just use the e-mail link below to contact me!
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> Ride Gallery update extravaganza begins; first up: 'Intimidator 305'
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It's that time of the year again... New Year's Eve... A time to prepare for a fresh start and make new resolutions.
Going into 2010, one of our resolutions to you is to focus more on two of the sections at the heart of our site: our galleries! These are the only listings on the entire web that will provide you with hundreds of novel-like essays on hundreds of rides and parks around the world along with all of the visuals and statistics.
Behind the scenes, we've been prepping to launch a new campaign to revitalize these sections and make sure every page is up to date. However, the most noticeable part of the revitalization will be new pages!
The first new page from the Epic Gallery Revamp Campaign has been released today: Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion! Read through the page for a wealth of information on the ride and how it came to be, along with two separate picture galleries and all of the facts and figures for this top-ten coaster for height, drop, and speed.
We hope that you'll be checking back in with us throughout 2010 for another exciting year as we thunder down the tracks into a new decade! Hang on tight!
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> Golden Loop Award Results
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And the Results are In: Its time to find out who your winners are. |
The nomination process has come and gone, the voting week has passed, and the results are finally in!
You made your voice heard and now you can see what the rest of COASTER-net said. And in addition to the winners of the Golden Loop Awards, we have 4 lucky price winners!
For being the "Most Active Member" on the site, CoasterCrazy has won a free 6 month web-hosting plan courtesy of COASTER-net. In addition to that Raptor, BJKoasterKook, and Twidragon100o will be receiving a free Digital Delerium DVD.
Thanks so much to all of you who participated. Let me congratulate those of you who won, and wish the best of luck next year to those who didn't. All of you guys, the members of COASTER-net are really what makes this site special, and we like to take this time once a year to remind you of that.
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> Order now to receive gift shop items in time!
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Don't Wait: Order from the C-net Gear store now to be safe! |
Yes, we all procrastinate sometimes.
But...
If you order your coaster gear from the C-net Gear store within the next week (or next half a week to be completely safe!), you can expect that it will arrive for you or the coaster freak you love in time to wrap it and get it underneath the tree!
This year, our remaining top-seller is the Digital Delirium: the American Southeast DVD we released two summers back to showcase Busch Gardens Tampa, Carowinds, and Six Flags over Georgia.
Over the next year, we want your suggestions for what merchandise our store needs! After you're registered for our Discussion Forums, post all site-related suggestions in our Community Issues board.
We hope everyone has a safe holiday season this year!
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> It's Time to Vote in the Golden Loop Awards!
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It's that time of year again: Vote for your favorite members. |
Hey COASTER-net, its time to make your voice heard!
If you haven't noticed, we are in the middle of our annual Golden Loop Awards, honoring the people that make this site great: our valuable members.
So navigate on over the the Golden Loop Award forum and vote for your favorite members in categories ranging from Most Active Member to Most Creative NL Coaster.
The polls will close at midnight this Saturday with the winners announced on Sunday, so make sure to get your vote in while you still can.
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> The Winter Doldrums Nolimits Contest
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Are you bored already with this off-season? Looking for something to do? Do you have Nolimits but don't know what to build? Do you want to test your skills? If you said yes to any of these questions, it's time for a little contest! During the off-season, many coaster-fanatics become bored with ordinary life. This is called the winter doldrums. To cure this winter ailment, the staff of COASTER-net has decided to hold a contest. If you think that you have designed all that you can in Nolimits, think again, because I am going to give you some of the most interesting challenges you have ever seen! No matter what the company, obscure or well known, I will give you specifics, ride type, and challenges you must overcome in making it. The contest will last the whole winter, spanning 3 normal rounds, each with a well-paced time limit of 3 weeks to allow you to build the perfect coaster for the challenge. But if there is a need for a tie-breaker, then the fun begins with a fast-paced week and a half sudden death round between the contestants. You do NOT have to be experienced to participate, as we encourage you to test your skills! You must be a member to participate, though, so if you are not one yet, please register now! If you are a member and you have the Nolimits game, then please, follow the link at the bottom of this post and it will take you right to the contest! There is also a possibility of a prize if enough people join the contest! Sign up ends on December 12th, so sign up now! -Cedar Point Fan-
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> Take a tour of Busch Gardens Europe for Christmas Town
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(c) John Thompson |
Ready for 200 new pictures from Busch Gardens Europe?
Our correspondents have been hard at work traveling in search of the best places to visit in the theme park world. This Christmas season, they've been seeking out some of the best holiday destinations.
Our correspondents John Thompson and Becky Wolford will take you on a tour of one of the newest Christmas events in the theme park world: Busch Gardens Europe's Christmas Town!
For the coaster enthusiasts, they'll also show you how Griffon fits into the Christmas celebration, along with the current progress on the deconstruction of Big Bad Wolf, just a few months after we brought you a final look at the coaster.
Coming up next, a complete tour of Christmas Town with a new Blog post by John!
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> 2009 Golden Loop Awards begin!
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It's that time of year again: Vote for your favorite members. |
It's time once again for COASTER-net's Golden Loop Awards!
For those of you who have not participated before, let me tell you that this is one of the most fun things on the site all year. The process of nominating members for the award categories has already begun so be sure to go over to the 2009 GLA Forum and nominate who you think is the most deserving member. The deadline for member nomination is 11:59 PM Saturday, December 5.
And then comes the fun part. After the members have been nominated, the polls will open and then its time to vote! Voting will be the week of Dec. 6 - Dec. 12 with the award winners being announced on Sunday, Dec. 13 as well as the random prize winners.
That's right I said prize winners. This year C-net is proud to announce that 3 randomly chosen award winners will also receive our latest DVD in the Digital Delirium series. In addition to that, the winner or our most important award, The Most Active Member, will receive free web hosting courtesy of C-net. The DVDs should arrive just in time for Christmas and the web hosting plan will start January 1.
So without further ado, I am happy to announce the official opening of the 2009 Golden Loop Awards! Now go have fun, nominate your favorite member, and when the polls open, vote for who you think deserves it most.
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© CEDAR POINT FAN
---Hydra: The Return---:This week's winner. |
This weeks top ride is ---Hydra: The Return--- Made by Cedar Point Fan. This interesting ride has elements of extreme thrill using the style of B&M to it's advantage.
Second of all of all, the download extras area has just taken on a new webmaster, Cedar Point Fan.
Try your luck next week by entering your ride. It was close this week and your ride can easily win next week.
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