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5126 Neo_Crimson21st Apr 2011 04:03:15 PM from behind your lines.
Your army sucks.
It isn't that implausible for Gliscor to become lighter upon evolution in order to become a more efficient flyer but a 30 pound drop is quite a drop. That said, I still think who ever designed Gliscor didn't bother to look at Gligar's height/weight and just winged it.
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5127 Anomalocaris2021st Apr 2011 04:04:38 PM from Sagittarius A* , Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
Yer done!
Maybe Gliscor's exoskeleton is thicker? Sorta contradicts the increase in Defense, but yeah...
5128 Blissey121st Apr 2011 04:11:19 PM from a random Pokècenter , Relationship Status: I know
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just completely ignoring the change in evolution, I still think 3 feet and 140lbs is crazy for something that glides a lot. also, Hippopotas weighs less than a Gligar. Think about that.
edited 21st Apr '11 4:12:01 PM by Blissey1
5129 SilentReverence21st Apr 2011 04:11:28 PM from 3 tiles right 1 tile up
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My opinion is that, if anything, Gliscor's weight is "more correct", whatever that means, and that Gligar's weight would be fixed accordingly. It does not mean that Gliscor can't be lighter, however, as evolution-wise it makes sense that a creature who has to glide a lot would aim to become lighter. As for the units and numeric themselves, blissey brough up in the chatroom that Gliscor nearly doubles in size and the weight would have to be contrasted with that, but why? If we are disregarding a record of weight, we have no reason to give credence to the record of size instead. In particular because the Pokédex researchers (not us!) have no sense of scale. I mean, come on, Nidoking being barely as tall as a random schoolboy?
5130 memyselfandI221st Apr 2011 04:13:13 PM from The Biosphere , Relationship Status: The vvillage twwo-wwheeled devvice
Well, Nidoking isn't incredibly tall in the anime...what's the official height? And if the heights and weights aren't accurate....should we just make them up based on what seems sensible?
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5131 SilentReverence21st Apr 2011 04:13:38 PM from 3 tiles right 1 tile up
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5132 Anomalocaris2021st Apr 2011 04:14:41 PM from Sagittarius A* , Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
Yer done!
Hey, Excadrill is only a little over two feet tall. Some look like they should be large, but aren't.
5133 SilentReverence21st Apr 2011 04:17:01 PM from 3 tiles right 1 tile up
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There's also the matter of how are many of those figures calculated. Do they measure Gliscor from the head to the tip of the stretched tail? Or perhaps they took it wrong and recorded the wingspan. The "height" measure for Typhlosion, is it on bipedal or quadrupedal stance? What is the difference between a Steelix or Seviper's length and height, considering that if left "standing" they might have to support themselves on part of the rolled tail?
5134 Anomalocaris2021st Apr 2011 04:18:23 PM from Sagittarius A* , Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
Yer done!
I presume that Gliscor is from head to stinger, as is Gligar.
5135 memyselfandI221st Apr 2011 04:19:22 PM from The Biosphere , Relationship Status: The vvillage twwo-wwheeled devvice
Well, I'd say the height measures are done the same way they'd be measured in real life. So Steelix's height is probably length. That's how I look at it anyways.
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5136 AussieEvil21st Apr 2011 07:01:21 PM from The Whatever Zone
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Has anyone called dibs on an article on Looker yet?
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5137 rmctagg0921st Apr 2011 07:03:12 PM from Brooklyn, NY , Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
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5138 Blissey121st Apr 2011 07:04:01 PM from a random Pokècenter , Relationship Status: I know
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Do we really know enough about him to write an article? This seems like one of those things that should wait till we (hopefully) get more back story on it in Gray version.
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5139 SilentReverence21st Apr 2011 07:06:43 PM from 3 tiles right 1 tile up
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We know enough from Platinum and the anime/manga to put something together that can be RollingUpdatesed, at least.
5140 WaxingName21st Apr 2011 07:28:33 PM from Everywhere
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5141 memyselfandI221st Apr 2011 07:28:40 PM from The Biosphere , Relationship Status: The vvillage twwo-wwheeled devvice
Hoppip Line rough draft. Hoppip Line
Morphs [Oak Catalog #]
- Hoppip (#187)
- Skiploom (#188)
- Jumpluff (#189)
Physical DescriptionHoppip is a Grass-Flying-type Pokémon. It is .4 meters tall, and weighs .5 kilograms. Its body is round (Though not perfectly spherical) and covered in a soft pink fuzz, with four stubby legs (there is a small yellow spot on the back of each leg, scientists believe that this is used as an eyespot to deter predators) and an equally stubby tail. It has pointed, cat-like ears. Two large green leaves protrude from its head (These leaves have a notable similarity to those of dandelions). It has round, yellow eyes, and a small mouth (Hoppip, and all its evolutions, have tiny, needle-teeth, for the purpose of eating plants). Because of its small size and lightness, it can float on even gentle breezes, and in fact uses this skill to travel. Skiploom looks very similar to Hoppip, although there are a few striking differences. First, and most obviously, it is now green. It is now .6 meters tall, and weighs 1 kilogram. Skiplooms ears are larger and floppier, and can be flapped to gain altitude when a breeze is not strong enough to lift it. A large yellow flower has grown on its head (This flower is attached to a pivoting muscle, and can be spun like a propeller to produce a breeze). Its back legs have lengthened and widened, while its front legs have shrunken, meaning that Skiploom, when not flying (i.e. almost never), walks on two legs. Its eyes are now red, and its mouth has grown larger. Its tail has become rounder and shorter. Jumpluff, again, has changed color, and it is now blue. It is .8 meters tall, and weighs 3 kilograms. Its body is a perfect sphere. The flower it wore as Skiploom has been replaced by four small, round leaves and a large sphere, made up of cotton spores. Its back legs have become round, and its arms have been replaced by two additional cotton puffs. Its eyes are the same as Skiplooms, but its mouth now resembles that of a Hoppip. Its tail is, like all other aspects of it, perfectly spherical. Similarities have been noted between the Hoppip line and the Unovan Cottonee line, in appearance, biology, and behavior, and many people, both scientists and laypeople, believe them to be related. If this is the case, the Hoppip line is doing far better than its Unovan counterpart, having expanded to every region except Hoenn (although it is not common in Unova). The Hoppip line, like most Pokémon, contains an exceedingly rare genetic variation. Hoppip born with this mutant gene have green fuzz instead of pink, and their leaves are a lighter shade of green. They evolve into Skiploom with purple fuzz. Finally, the mutated Jumpluff are, oddly enough, the same shade of pink as a Hoppip without the mutant gene. Hoppip affected by this mutation are often sought out by collectors for their rarity.
Notable BiologyMembers of the Hoppip line have only three internal organs; a pair of lungs, a tiny stomach (although it grows a lot during each evolution) and a small (Hoppip is not a very intelligent Pokémon) brain. Most of its systems (the primary digestive system, the circulatory system, and the reproductive system) are contained in its leaves and cotton (Hoppip and Skiploom have no reproductive organs, and they cannot breed). This is the main reason why they are so light (similarities between the biology of the Hoppip line and that of the Cottonee line in this regard has not gone unnoticed, and lends more weight to the theory that they may be related). All three members of the Hoppip line have different methods of controlling their flight. Hoppip can move its legs and tail to act as rudders, steering itself through the winds. However, as Hoppip weighs only half a kilogram, strong winds can still blow it off course. Skiploom steers with its legs, tail, and ears, and as it weighs twice as much as Hoppip, it takes a stronger wind to disorient it. Jumpluff uses all three cotton puffs (particularly the ones on its arms, which are movable), in addition to its legs and tail, to steer itself, and due to a combination of the large, unwieldy cotton puffs and Jumpluffs much greater weight, it can stay on course in all but the strongest winds. Jumpluff constantly sheds and regrows its cotton, and this cotton can be farmed to make clothes. (See In Human Society) Members of the Hoppip line contain hundreds of heat-receptor cells on their skin. Scientists have made several studies on these cells, and discovered that Hoppip (and, by extension, Skiploom and Jumpluff) have three different subtypes, all of which put the cells to different use. In the first subtype, when exposed to sufficient heat (such as that of a warm, sunny day), release adrenaline, enabling the Hoppip in question to move much more quickly. In the second subtype, the cells instead trigger the release of a curious substance, which can heal various ailments, such as poisons or confusion (Many people have attempted to extract this substance, see In Human Society for more information). The last (and by far the rarest) subtype actually lacks these cells (or at least the ability to use them), and is instead in the possession of an incredibly flexible and stretchy body, enabling it to slip through very small gaps.
HabitatHoppip are native to Johto, and are found almost everywhere (however, they are strongly diurnal, and will hide in trees at night). In Kanto, they have been sighted on Five Island, the Memorial Pillar, the Five Isle Meadow, Resort Gorgeous, and the Water Labyrinth. They are not found in Hoenn, possibly due to the strong volcanic presence (which creates a great deal of ash and smoke, deterring Hoppip). In Sinnoh, they are found in Fuego Valley (They enjoy playing near the windmills, in the breeze), and on Route 205. In Unova, they are only found in a small woodlands that has been named, White Forest by surrounding Unovans, probably due to Cottonee and Whimsicott already filling their biological niche. Skiploom are found only on Route 14 in Johto, and, like Hoppip, hide during the night. They are not found in Kanto, Hoenn, or Unova. In Sinnoh, they are found, like Hoppip, on Route 205 and at the Ironworks. During a period of time when Sinnoh became significantly colder, Skiploom migrated away. Jumpluff are almost never found in the wild, as they are usually floating high above the ground. Jumpluff have been sighted everywhere from Kanto to Unova (although they still avoid Hoenn). However, they rarely descend to the ground for long enough to battle and capture one, and so, should one wish to own a Jumpluff, they usually have to acquire it the hard way, by evolving Skiploom.
DietAll three members of the Hoppip line gain at least some of their nutrients from chlorophyll. Hoppip especially absorbs 90% of its diet from the sun, due to its large leaves. Skiploom, due to its smaller leaves, separates its diet about fifty-fifty, while Jumpluff is Hoppips opposite, taking very few nutrients from chlorophyll, as its leaves are tiny. When not simply absorbing sunlight, the Hoppip line is herbivorous, eating leaves, small grasses, and berries. While a Hoppip generally only eats a few leaves a day, and a Skiploom will strip a few branches clean of leaves and berries, Jumpluff have been known to reduce large patches of grass to bare earth when they feed. Fortunately, since they only descend to the ground to feed around once a week, travel all over the globe in between, and are very rare, the local ecology is generally capable of withstanding a Jumpluffs appetite.
HazardsThe Hoppip line is largely harmless. They are very docile, and unlikely to attack unless very provoked. However, when provoked, they can prove a formidable opponent. Like many Grass-types, the Hoppip line can learn a series of attacks that drain the energy of a foe (how this is done is still a mystery, although Zubat can pull off a similar move that seems to involve the draining of blood) and give it to Hoppip. Recipients of this attack have described it as highly unpleasant, and it is advised that you do your best to prevent you or your Pokémon from being hit with it. In addition, the Hoppip line can spray powders from a small orifice in their tails. These powders have varying effects when inhaled, ranging from poisoning, to temporary paralysis, to unconsciousness. Hoppip (and occasionally Skiploom) will release these powders on instinct if frightened. They can also scatter cotton to blind and entangle a foe. As such, when traveling in Hoppip territory, move quietly, and bring a Pokémon capable of using Gust or Whirlwind in case worst comes to worst.
Courting and ChildrearingHoppip and Skiploom do not breed in the wild, although they are known to develop reproductive ability in captivity. Jumpluff constantly shed their cotton spores. When the spores land in the ground, they will produce a baby Hoppip. The baby Hoppip will take about a week to grow to full size, during which time it will do almost nothing but eat. In captivity, a male and female Jumpluff will combine their spores, forming children with characteristics of both parents. Jumpluff do not care for their children, as said children are almost impossible to find under most circumstances.
Social StructureHoppip form huge colonies to huddle against the wind. These colonies have no particular leader, and are often separated by strong winds. Hoppip do not seem to mind being blown around like this, and will join up with any Hoppip in whatever location they find themself. Skiploom generally form small groups of five to ten. During windstorms, they can huddle together to protect themselves. If threatened by a predator (Of which there are manynotable predators of the Hoppip line include Aipom, Yanma, and Ariados, but there are many, many others), they can attack as one to drive it off. However, more than ten Skiploom in one area tend to be hard to feed, and so, if groups absorb more than ten members, they will generally split apart. Jumpluff, in sharp contrast to its pre-evolutions, are largely solitary, almost never associating with other Jumpluff. Scientists believe this is due to potential conflicts over food that the presence of multiple Jumpluff would cause, and judging by the amount of foliage consumed when Jumpluff lands, this hypothesis is not far off the mark.
In Human SocietyThe Hoppip line is generally loved by humans, and is very popular among children for its cute appearance and docile behavior. In addition, many scientists study the healing substance produced by one of the subtypes of Hoppip, and have made several extremely valuable substances out of it, including a spray medicine that has been dubbed a Full Heal by Trainers and scientists. Hoppip are used by many weather reporters to determine the strength of winds, as Hoppip seem to be able to sense coming storms several hours in advance. Finally, Hoppip leaves are considered a delicacy in most of Johto and parts of Kanto. Hoppip leaves, like Jumpluff cotton, are shed regularly and can easily be gathered. Skiploom flowers are often collected, as they are used in bouquets and lapels. These flowers are shed naturally every week or so, and they can be harvested without injury to the Skiploom. Jumpluff cotton is extremely valuable, as it can be woven into clothing. As such, many farmers outside of Unova (where Cottonee are used) have Jumpluff farms. [[Note: While Hoppip and Skiploom make excellent pets, Jumpluff does not, due to its constant shedding of cotton. As such, if you own a Hoppip or Skiploom, unless you wish to be consigned to the endless task of cleaning up after Jumpluff, it is advised that you purchase an Everstone to prevent your Skiploom from evolving.]] I'm not sure about the reference to Platinum, is it okay? Check the Dibs and the main index, if it's not on either, put it under your name on the Dibs page.
edited 21st Apr '11 8:53:52 PM by memyselfandI2
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5142 Blissey121st Apr 2011 07:51:16 PM from a random Pokècenter , Relationship Status: I know
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I'd love to do Feebas and Milotic. Anyone got it?I don't think anybodies called it yet, so go for it. as for the jumpluff article, my only issue with ti is that you say they all have a tiny stomach, yet Jumpluff is a big eater?
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5143 memyselfandI221st Apr 2011 08:02:43 PM from The Biosphere , Relationship Status: The vvillage twwo-wwheeled devvice
Changed it.
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5144 JusticeMan21st Apr 2011 08:06:43 PM from Maryland !
You complete me.
In all seriousness a 63.1% drop in density is probbale the only way to gain that much of a speed boost in flight with the current laws of physics. Also isn't Gligarman a real person?
5145 SilentReverence21st Apr 2011 08:38:01 PM from 3 tiles right 1 tile up
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Well, luckily for us the current laws of physics in that universe are unlike ours. Also I'll do some examination of the Hoppip article after I post Minccino. Will be glad to check it out. Also #2: we are currently discussing guidelines in the chatroom, in particular the "articles as basis of stories" variety. Also #3: relevant link: http://pastebin.tropi.us/p
edited 21st Apr '11 8:38:52 PM by SilentReverence
5146 Tangent12821st Apr 2011 08:38:58 PM from Virginia , Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
I would take the "and only during the day" part out of Habitat. They don't vanish from reality at night.
Do you highlight everything looking for secret messages?
5147 Anomalocaris2021st Apr 2011 08:41:56 PM from Sagittarius A* , Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
Yer done!
5148 memyselfandI221st Apr 2011 08:52:35 PM from The Biosphere , Relationship Status: The vvillage twwo-wwheeled devvice
Tangent: Well, they hide at night, and its kind of hard to find a hiding animal in the night. Changed it a little though.
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5149 Tangent12821st Apr 2011 09:01:52 PM from Virginia , Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
That works.
Do you highlight everything looking for secret messages?
5150 JusticeMan21st Apr 2011 10:45:12 PM from Maryland !
You complete me.
Is their anything in their on Administration? We should probably elect/apoint some authority, an editor for once. They could take the articles posted in the thread, then after community feedback and author-editing; fix tthings up and make them cohesive. Perhaps a Companion piece could be made, any ideas on what it's format would be?


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andy is a well behaved, loving feathered friend. She always makes me smile ....even on my worst days. She is very smart and very friendly with all her visitors....definitely a people bird. Never a dull moment with her flying around this household! Oh.....and she
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She is only ten months old so she is still considered a young'n. Her wings were clinged when I first got her (she was four months) and I have allowed them to grow out hoping that it will help her from breaking off her tail feathers (due to landing on her bottom). She pretty much has the run of the place loose while I'm around home, but she is kept caged in her nice big roomy cage when I'm not around. Caging is a must to keep tiels from harm.....such as possible drowning in the toilet or flying into windows, etc. She has become an excellent flyer since her wing feathers have fully grown back in. So good that she hasn't flown into a window yet.
Sandy is very intelligent and knows when it is time to eat, when it is time for bed, when it is time for me to scratch the back of her head, and when I must head out for work. Over the few months that I have had her, she and I have gotten to know signals (tone of voice) that we know when one of us is trying to get the others attention. She definitely knows what the word "
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Nice resort located in the middle between Chaweng en Lamai beach Jun 27, 2012
Nice and decent resort with large houses, a big romantic bed.
A wonderful separate bathroom with shower and a bath.
The bathroom itself is filled with plants and you can see the sunlight coming in. Very nicely decorated. Well filled mini bar.
Beach is not the most beautiful I've seen in Thailand, but it's ok. Menu card is in both English and Russian, which makes me think a lot of Russians are coming there. Well served breakfast is included in the morning. Also possible to rent motorbike, without depositing your passport, all they need is the passport nummber. Costs 250 TBH/ day. Don't get fooled by the taxi drivers waiting outside of the resort trying to get you a ride, as they refuse to turn on the meter and charge you a high price. Song Thaew to Lamai or Chaweng is about 100 TBH per person, so it's much cheaper to rent a bike.
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What's a better place to stay for relaxing after three weeks of traveling, two days of trekking and visiting busy cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai? Well I can advise Samui Yacht Club at Koh Samui. This hotel has it's own area and private beach, the surrounings has little bungalows with really, I'm not exaggerating this, huge bathroom. You'd could probably park two cars in it. See my pictures.
It's really a place to sunbathing, relax @ the huge bathroom. This hotel got it's own excellent restaurant or you could pick a taxi to go "downtown", it has a swimming pool, own private beach and a house reef. So you can snorkeling all day long. If you'd like to internet it's possible against a small fee. And breakfast is really great, you can choose from Thai breakfast to European...
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Samui Yacht Club Resort Overview
The Samui Yacht Club Resort offers a private beach and an outdoor pool as well as a laundry service, a kids pool and a 24 hour reception.
The Samui Yacht Club Resort caters for families with children offering a playground. Browse the internet with the resort's standard wireless internet connection available for use, for more information speak to the front desk. The guests can sit and rest in the calming grounds of the resort's garden. Amenities at the resort include a safe-deposit box and a currency exchange. Bo Phut Pier, Bandon International Hospital and Beach Republic Ocean Club are within a 20 minute drive from the resort.
The rooms feature a DVD player as well as a TV with cable / satellite channels. Each room offers facilities such as a mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe. The rooms are equipped with a ceiling fan, a refrigerator and a telephone and the resort has room service.
The Samui Yacht Club Resort features an on-site restaurant, convenient for those preferring to dine in.
Under 10 minutes drive away are some great tourist attractions such as the Grandfather And Grandmother Stone and Bangkok Hospital Samui, and conveniently there is free parking on site at the Samui Yacht Club Resort should you need it. Thai Boxing Stadium, Buffalo Fighting and Muslim Village can be reached with a 20 minute drive. Samui International Airport (USM) is a 30 minute drive from the resort. Thai International Hospital is within easy driving distance of the resort.
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Weekend Box Office: August 17-19
Courtesy of Box Office Mojo:
1. The Expendables 2 - $28.7 million
2. The Bourne Legacy - $17 million
3. ParaNorman - $14 million
4. The Campaign - $13.3 million
5. Sparkle - $12 million
6. The Dark Knight Rises - $11.1 million
7. The Odd Life of Timothy Green - $10.9 million
8. Hope Springs - $9.1 million
9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days - $3.8 million
10. Total Recall - $3.5 million
I'll refrain from an Ah-nuld style "I'm back!" here, since, although The Expendables 2 opened in first place with an estimated $28.7 million, that a not-so-good 21% drop from the $34.8 million the first film opened with in 2010. There are a few factors figuring into this lower-than-expected opening: a movie theater chain was hit by a couple of bomb scares this weekend, and while those turned out be false alarms, it was not encouraging news for audiences who are reportedly still leery about returning to the multiplex after the tragedy in Aurora.
Or it could just be that they weren't as interested in seeing another Expendables movie, with is the most likely culprit here. Time will tell if we'll get to see an Expendables 3.
The Bourne Legacy has finally caught up to the opening weekend of the last Bourne film, with its $17 million weekend bringing its domestic total up to $69 million, a 55% drop from last weekend.
The animated ParaNorman opened with an ok $14 million, as the creepy kid's film likely scared off the youngest audience - when I saw Brave earlier this summer, the ParaNorman trailer seemed to terrify half of the little ones in the theater.
Another release, a remake of Sparkle, starring American Idol's Jordin Sparks, and of course, the late Whitney Houston didn't bring too many fans, earning just $12 million.
The biggest disappointment of the weekend was The Odd Life of Timothy Green, which has only earned $15.1 million since opening last Wednesday.
Finally, the milestone of the weekend goes to The Dark Knight Rises, which passed the $400 million mark domestically this weekend, pushing it past The Hunger Games to become the second-highest grossing film of the year. Worldwide, the movie has earned $897 million.
Next weekend sees Joseph Gordon-Levitt as an embattled bike messenger in Premium Rush, as well as the road-trip comedy Hit & Run, and one of those dumped-at-the-end of the summer horror films, The Apparition.


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Telemarketers from the organizations — called Jobs for the Homeless and American Homeless and Disadvantage (sic) Workers – are contacting people and asking them to buy trash bags, light bulbs and gift cards at jacked up prices.
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Consumers have filed complaints with the three agencies about the businesses. People who had agreed to give "donations" to groups in exchange for gift cards were instead mailed invoices saying they owed more money, according to the news release.
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Love the new PM! Big improvement!
Not sure what member can't view forums as Classic but I'm sure that can be worked out. It's working fine for me!
Love the new PM! Big improvement!
Which doesn't address what I posted . . . but no surprise . . .
Not sure what member can't view forums as Classic but I'm sure that can be worked out. It's working fine for me!
Myself happens to be one of those members . . . such as when going to CStar's forums, "gun violence" for example . . . have tested it using two different nicks, one a Plus nic and one a basic nic (with different browsers) . . . both with the preference selected to view all zeta forums as classic . . .
In other words - the preference selection gives a view as Classic for some zeta forums (such as here at Hosts) . . . but not for other zeta forums . . .
For a long time now Hosts can choose to have their forum show only as Zeta.... All Cstar's forums use Zeta only features such as Live Story which do not show in Classic. On all but one forum she has enabled Zeta view only.
Suspected that was what was put in place somewhere along the line . . .
So, in other words - members don't have the option to view "all" zeta forums in classic . . . which is contrary to what is stated in the preferences -
EDIT: Attempted to copy what is stated in preferences to here . . . but apparently it is not allowed to be copied and pasted to here . . .
RedBV said:
members don't have the option to view "all" zeta forums in classic
Members have the option to view all forums in Classic, EXCEPT where the host has elected to present their forum solely in the Zeta format. :)
Which of course neglects that is not what is indicated in preferences . . .


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Brad Pitt and Darren Aronofsky May Play Nice For 'The Tiger'
After having wrestled free from the clutches of Hollywood's strongest cougar, Brad Pitt is eyeing another big cat. Variety reports that Pitt may finally team up with Darren Aronofsky for The Tiger. Don't believe me? F you:
[The Tiger] takes place on the Siberian plain, where human development is encroaching on the tigers' habitat — and one tiger turns on the intruders. With townspeople being tracked and hunted with an almost supernatural power, a conservationist game warden must face down the tiger. It is a fight that only one of them can win.
This marks the third time that Brad Pitt and Darren Aronofsky have almost worked together. Pitt has previously dropped out of two Aronofsky projects, The Fountain and The Fighter. Aronofsky was salty about it in the past but it looks like he's willing to let bygones be bygones. Either that or he's trying to feed Brad Pitt to a tiger. Revenge is a dish best served cold. And by tigers.


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Dave DENTON today insisted Scotland are capable of making RBS Six Nations rugby history by winning three home games for the first time in a Championship season to make up for failing to lay the Twickenham bogey.
England: Tries: Ashton, Twelvetrees, Parling, Care. Conversions: Farrell (3). Penalties: Farrell (4).
Scotland: Tries: Maitland, Hogg. Conversion: Laidlaw. Penalties: Laidlaw (2).
The Scots went down 38-18 to England and unless early substitute Denton is correct – and there are reasons to believe he is – then, in fact, ignominy could well be beckoning.
No Scottish side has ever lost seven consecutive matches in this tournament since the Italians were admitted in 2000, but the Scots haven't won in this tournament since beating Italy at Murrayfield in March 2011 – six games ago.
That is an indication of just how high the stakes have become and little wonder Denton, the Edinburgh flanker, who came off the bench for facial injury victim Al Strokosch after just 13 minutes of the seventh successive opening-day setback, should label this Saturday's Murrayfield clash with Italy as "must-win".
Worringly, it should be noted that the home dressing-room at Murrayfield has produced a mere two winners in 11 matches all season but Denton, with an air of grim determination mixed with defiance, said: "There's an amazing opportunity with three home games coming up in succession (Ireland follow Italy and then come Wales).
"That's something we get only every two years.
"I know this side is capable of winning all three of these matches but if we play like we did on Saturday we won't. If we play to our game plan we will win these games. We have got to make a statement. There is no question that (Italy) is a must-win game to get everyone's season back on track, particularly as a Scotland team."
Back in 2001 Scotland drew with Wales and beat Italy and Ireland at home. Nothing akin to that form has occurred since.
Any optimism from Denton appears to stem from belief that the team can correct problems like those encountered in the key collision areas at Twickenham although some will pinpoint, with justification, to unforced errors including one from Denton where he hurled the ball over Ruairidh Jackson's head creating pressure from which England kicked a penalty.
"The ball slipped out of my hands. It was wet," said Denton in accepting a share of responsibility including at rucks where he didn't feel Scotland were out-muscled. The issue we had on Saturday was the breakdown area. If we want to win trophies and win games that is what we have to dominate. England won that battle – and won the game because of it.
"Rugby is a simple game. If you dominate the physical battle you win the game.
"It is not pure size because a lot of it comes down to technique and accuracy which was not there.
"We are a big pack, a very big pack. We've got size and (forwards coach) Dean Ryan has come in and really tried to emphasise we shouldn't underestimate what a big pack we are.
"There were a few cobwebs to come out against England, no doubt about that. I felt that personally and we looked like that as a team. When it all comes together, though, I think we can be a very good side."
Credit Denton for going to the heart of the failure and he was spot-on, too, in highlighting the guts and determination shown especially in the final quarter when Scotland were staring a rout in the face.
There was steely defence on a scale rarely seen from a Scottish side and some cruel luck when a bounce evaded Johnny Beattie when he breached the England defence and appeared to have a free run to the line, albeit from a long way, only for England's Danny Care to score a try with the last play.
"No one is ever going to give up when they have a Scottish jersey. There's never going to be an issue with pride and passion," said Denton, and while that is true they won't face many – if any – better teams than England and changes are needed. In the short term, I would recall Gordon Ross to provide stability at stand off. Although 34 and out of the Test scene for seven years, Ross is playing at English Premiership level with London Welsh and can bring the vital poise and control which is lacking in midfield.
Bath's Tom Heathcote is the incumbent for the successful "A" team and in the longer term Matt Scott should switch from centre to the pivotal No. 10 role where he learned his craft at age group international level.
Criticism of Scott surrounds his kicking from hand but the great John Rutherford, admittedly in the amateur era, was relatively poor in this department and became world class.
What is hampering Scotland is that both stand offs on Saturday – Ruairidh Jackson and Duncan Weir – are at Glasgow and two into one won't go.
Likewise the introduction of pace to the back row – Rob Harley is doing a sterling job at openside for Glasgow – could create better quality second-phase ball, the absence of which led to one charge down which set the tone and fostered much kicking when keeping ball in hand could have opened gaps.
Another switch would involve captaincy as things just aren't working out for the otherwise admirable Kelly Brown and Al Kellock is such a natural leader.
England started with Owen Farrell slotting a second-minute penalty, the first of four plus three conversions.
Sean Maitland's debut try for Scotland came next and owed everything to a break by Stuart Hogg who was to have his own time in the sun later. Alas the lead was to last just four minutes as Farrell capitalised on forced errors albeit Greig Laidlaw did notch penalties that saw him finish on 104 points for Scotland.
By half-time England had a touch down from Chris Ashton and were 19-11 ahead.
Debutant Billy Twelvetrees added another as did Geoff Parling and at 31-11 with half an hour remaining the white tide was relentless.
Though often pedestrian the Scots were resolute which led to a slick counter attack ending with Hogg claiming his second international try.
Care's try probably distorted the scoreline a fraction but Scotland, thanks in no small part to Aussie coach Scott Johnson and English side-kick Dean Ryan, are on the threshold of respectability. However, any healing won't be complete until they start winning and, of course, have home-bred coaches in charge once more.
England: Goode (Strettle, 67), Ashton, Barritt, Twelvetrees (Flood, 67), Brown, Farrell, B Youngs (Care, 57), Marler (Vunipolo, 57), T Youngs (Hartley, 53), Cole, Launchbury (Lawes, 64), Parling, Wood, Morgan (Haskell), Robshaw (captain).
Scotland: Hogg (Evans, 78), Maitland, Lamont, Scott, Visser, Jackson, Laidlaw, Grant, Hall (Ford, 47), Murray, Gray, Hamilton (Kellock, 55), Strokosch (Denton, 13), Beattie, Brown (captain).
Referee: A Rolland (Ireland).