There's one MMO I play that balances Level and Skill somewhat. It's called Pangya. It's a Korean Fantasy Golf MMO with some RPG elements (levels, stats, equipment, items, etc). However, while having good stats and using items can be beneficial, they are not required to play well. Nor does having a high level say anything about how well you play. In Pangya, the lowest level player with no items, base stats, and no equipment could defeat the highest level player with high stats, the best equipment, and all the items the game has to offer. Sure, that high level player can make all those special shots a lot easier, and maybe have better curve and spin, but while that's all fine and dandy, the low level player can do those same things (with some added difficulty mind you, but it can be done). Like with many golf games, it's all about the calculations and math; something that requires skill. Take a look at player records to tell how skilled someone is, rather than looking at their level. You can see their win rates, putting success rates, chip ins, hole in ones, and etc. I've seen my share of 'National Pros' with such low success rates that rely on items and equipment to substitute doing the math and calculations, but that doesn't work too well and it shows. There should be more MMOs that show you a list of things that the player has done rather than just showing you their level.

I like the idea behind cfls, but I've noticed recently that whenever I'm in a place that is lighted by them, my vision becomes unfocused and blurry. My eyesight isn't all that great to begin with, but I don't need glasses unless they're really out of focus. In this case I require them when going out. But lately my glasses aren't even helping anymore in these places. I was shopping in a store that just recently put in those bulbs and it was incredibly difficult to see things properly at any real distance away. And no, I'm not nearsighted, so something is not right there. Please tell me that they were just older ones and the newer ones are better than that. Because I don't feel like getting a killer headache caused by blurred, unfocused vision every time I go out somewhere. Answers would be greatly appreciated.