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Frenchman Gilles Simon claimed the seventh title of his career as he triumphed in a battle of HEAD racquet rebels in Metz, France, defeating Germany's Mischa Zverev 6-3, 6-2. Simon, playing with a YouTek Prestige MP, brought his new family along for the week. It was his first victory after two losses to Zverev.
The week was joyful for Simon, who not only came good after a long run of knee injuries over the past year, but also spent time with his infant son, born on September 2 while his father was playing the US Open. "I'm extremely happy about this seventh title," said the winner, who won his last trophy a year ago in Bangkok.
"I wasn't supposed to come here initially, I hadn't entered any tournaments. Because I had been playing well, also in the Davis Cup preparation, I really wanted to try to compete and really wanted to come to Metz. I knew I could do something good."
Simon said staying with the family was a leap of faith - but one which paid off well. "I didn't know how it was going to be, if (his new-born son) would keep me up at night, but in the end, the result is perfect. Everything went very well and I am delighted to get to share this title with my family."
Zverev, ranked 155, was playing in his first final. "I was really excited, but he played really well. He was aggressive from the baseline and served unbelievably. I couldn't do much today."
Richard Gasquet from France was the third HEAD racquet rebel to reach the semi final at Metz where he wanted to reach his fourth ATP World Tour final this season and 15th of his career. But minutes before the match against Zverev, he had to withdraw with a fever. "It's very unfortunate and I am sad not to be able to compete here today," said Gasquet, who reached the Metz final in 2004. "I wasn't feeling good yesterday and the fever came during the night. I didn't sleep well at all. I tried to warm up this morning but I had to stop after 10 minutes."

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Deep in the woods, the stars above, and the hard ground underneath. Yes, my friends, it's that time of year again. When we throw ourselves at nature's mercy, risking exposure, bear attacks, and poor cell reception in the name of character-building outdoorsy fun. That's right, it's time, yet again, for camping. Surviving in the great outdoors is one thing, but surviving without coffee is another matter entirely. So, as you gear up to face the challenge that awaits you, I recommend that you consult the following list of items intended to increase your chances of making it out alive.
Handpresso Wild Hybrid Outdoor Set: The ideal companion for any espresso outdoorsman, the Handpresso Wild Hybrid is about as portable as you can get when it comes to brewing espresso. Offering the flexibility of brewing with both ground coffee and ESE pods, the Wild Hybrid will see you through to safety. The entire outdoor set includes one Handpresso Wild Hybrid, four Unbreakable Cups, one heavy duty thermo-insulated flask, and two napkins. Oh, and did I mention that the carrying case is actually a thermo-formed Extreme Vibration Attenuation (EVA) case, designed to withstand up to 50 pounds per square inch? Groovy. | |
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Espresso anywhere?...sounds good to me! I figure this would be a good time to go over the Handpresso Wild Hybrid, an improved version of Handpresso's ingenious portable espresso maker that can now brew using both ground coffee and ESE (Easy Serve Espresso) pods.
At first glance, the Handpresso Wild Hybrid impresses with some exquisite craftsmanship and engineering. In your hand, this portable espresso maker (which weighs in at a comfortable 1.2 pounds) feels just right. It's light enough to take anywhere, yet it's got enough weight to dispel any concerns about its durability.
Making espresso with the Handpresso Wild Hybrid is really fun, and easy too. The gauge at the top of the Handpresso indicates how much pressure has been built up. All you need is to do is pump the Handpresso (similar to a bike or ball pump) until the needle is in the green area of the gauge. The needle indicates that it is ready to extract espresso.When the real work is out of the way, you simply remove the lid from the brewing pod and add hot water into it, and insert an ESE (easy serve espresso) pod or a filled basket of ground coffee. Living the fast paced life that I do, I prefer using the Lavazza Gran Crèma Pods.
Next, cover the espresso pod with the lid and make sure it secured tightly. Finally, point the bottom of the pod over the espresso cup, push the plunger down and watch the thick and rich espresso pour into the cup with a generous amount of crema.
Mmmmm! Cleaning up is easy too. When the Handpresso is done brewing, empty the brewing pod by throwing away the used espresso pod and proceed to rinse it with water. Dry the Handpresso with dry rag and you are ready for your next espresso shot.
It's Alive! The Handpresso Wild Hybrid and innovation are synonymous; and, while that is an outstanding characteristic, much more can be said about the new Handpresso Wild Hybrid. When I first started working at Whole Latte Love I had heard of Handpresso and of the two varieties of hand-held espresso machines they made, the Handpresso Wild and the Handpresso DomePod. Now, this is where the Handpresso Wild Hybrid really shines. As a combination of both machines, the Hybrid can brew espresso using either ESE pods or ground coffee, making it very versatile for making espresso on the go.
I found brewing with the Handpresso Wild Hybrid to be a very hands-on experience. I was very impressed by its performance, and wild with excitement by the time I was finished... okay good, you're still with me. Puns aside, I found the Handpresso Wild Hybrid to be an incredibly easy machine to use after perusing the instructions a few times. What it really boils down to is pumping the machine, filling it with water and coffee and pushing a button.
It may be the happiest time of the year, but this is also a busy travel season. Chances are, you or your loved ones will be taking to the roads, rails and skies in advance of the holiday celebrations. As always, good coffee and espresso can be hard to find when you're on the go. But, don't leave it to the roll of the dice this year, pack the following items in your suitcase and you won't have to be at the mercy of others when the need for a good beverage strikes.
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New to Whole Latte Love, the Bodum Travel Press is an ingenious combination of a travel mug and French Press. It will let you prepare coffee or loose-leaf tea and drink without having to switch from press to cup. The Bodum Travel Press comes in black, green, white, orange and red...so you'll be able to match it to your luggage for a stylish ensemble. Choose from 12 or 15-ounce sizes as you see fit.
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One of Oprah's Favorite Things, the Handpresso Wild and DomePod will let you brew authentic espresso on the go. These hand-held espresso makers do not require electricity to operate, so they are perfect for the frequent traveler. Choose the DomePod if you want to brew using ground coffee otherwise, opt for the Wild which works with ESE pods.
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If your holiday trip involves a hotel stay, consider taking along the Capresso H20 Pro Programmable Cordless Kettle. Great for the entire family, this electric kettle will let you make hot water for coffee, tea or even hot chocolate for the little ones. The Capresso H20 Pro has 11 variable temperature settings and a large 56oz capacity so you'll brew enough for the entire family!
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There's nothing like a cup of warm tea to calm down a hectic trip. Travel-friendly Te Teas and Teaposy sachets are the perfect treat for a long trip. Take a time out with one of Te Teas' unique concoctions including Peppermint Chamomile Jazz, Rooibos Mandarin Twist, Black Velvet Chai, South Pacific Green Tea and more. If you're one to indulge in a blooming tea at home, be sure to check out The Teaposy Concert Series. The elegant flavors and aromas of blooming teas have been preserved in nylon sachets that can be easily packed into carry-on luggage. Teaposy Concert Series sachets are available in Concerto, Duet, Sonata and Symphony blends.
It doesn't matter if you packing gloves and sweaters or a bathing suit and sun block for your next trip, be sure to make room for these must-have travel companions. Travel with the comforts of home and delicious espresso, coffee and tea to boot.
It's that time of year again, when we load up the car with the kids and our weekly supplies to venture out in the great outdoors. One of the challenges is how to produce a good cup of coffee when there is no access to electricity. Some may think that is a challenge that cannot be met; however there are several good solutions on the market today.
Several companies have created products that do not require electricity, to make great coffee. You can choose from a stovetop; French press or the newest item on the market the Handpresso . These solutions only require hot water and coffee to deliver a great cup of Joe. During a camping trip, hot water can be made over the fire. You can use a kettle or even a cooking pot to boil the water. If you bring along a thermos, you can heat the water and take with you for backpacking or simply sitting near the water, which is one of my favorite pastimes. Here is breakdown of the different solutions:
French pressThis requires only hot water and ground coffee. A French Press requires a medium to coarse grind, a finely ground coffee will not seep through the plunging screen. The coffee produced is much more robust than drip, due to essential oils not being absorbed in a filter. Remember; don't allow the coffee to sit in the press for a long period of time, as it may turn bitter. You can choose from several French press make and models: Bonjour offers one that is called the BonJour Unbreakable Hugo Coffee Press ; it features polycarbonate glass liners that protect against breakage, the perfect solution during an outdoor coffee experience.
HandpressoAnother unique solution comes from Handpresso a company that makes handheld espresso machines that does not require electricity to operate. Pump it up to pressure using simple bike-pump technology; once the machine is up to 16 bars, add ground coffee or a coffee pod to brew the perfect shot of espresso! The Handpresso Wild works with ESE pods and the Handpresso Domepod can brew ground coffee. An ESE pod is "easy serve espresso". Each pod consists of 14 grams of coffee pressed and packed for the perfect, consistent shot each time. You can make a full cup of coffee, by simply adding hot water to the espresso shot, creating a cafe Americano.
StovetopThe idea of the stove-top espresso maker came from a simple washing machine. During the 1920s Alfonso Bialetti observed the local women of Crusinallo, country washing their clothes in a sealed boiler with a small central pipe. The pipe would draw up the soapy water from the bottom of the boiler and redistribute it over the laundry. Alfonso Bialetti hit upon the idea that he could adapt this washing machine and scale it down to make a simple coffee maker that would allow Italians to enjoy real espresso style coffee in their private homes. Water is placed in the bottom chamber of the stovetop , and ground coffee goes into the filter basket, located in the middle chamber, of the pot. Once the unit is placed over heat source, the water will be heated and pushed through the coffee grounds, and finally, into the top chamber of the pot. Within minutes, you'll be able to enjoy. Then, you can pour into your favorite espresso cup and enjoy.
Aside from being handy in the wilderness, these solutions can also be perfect for individuals with limited counter space. The Handpresso weighs less than 2lbs and can be stored in a kitchen drawer. The French press and Stove top makers are also very space efficient.
TracyMy mantra should be "Quality coffee: anywhere, anytime". I love the convenience of using the Handpresso Wild E.S.E., with a multitude of pods ranging from Lavazza and Gaggia to Illy and Aloha Island, but I have just gotten the first opportunity to try Handpresso's Wild Dome Pod model and have to say that I am now truly in awe of Handpresso's products and engineering.
I really like the freedom that I have with my Wild E.S.E., but the idea that I not only have that freedom, but also the ability to use ground coffee is even better. I can choose the origin, grind and the roast of the coffee that I am brewing in the Handpresso Wild Dome Pod, and that I can share my favorite coffees, like Whole Latte Love Monaco with my friends while we are out and about, is the ultimate.
Also, being a sailor, an essential piece of gear on the boat is my Handpresso Outdoor Set, which is made of thermo-formed EVA (Extreme Vibration Attenuation) foam reinforced fabric, and includes the Handpresso Wild, four unbreakable Cups, a stainless steel thermo-insulated flask and two small napkins. Having the hot water from the flask to make a shot of espresso is so convenient, but it also allows me to take that shot of espresso, add more hot water and turn it into an Americano. Better yet, if its hot out, pack ice and milk in the cooler (another essential piece of sailing gear) and add a Bonjour Primo Latte Frother to the mix and its iced cappuccinos for everyone!
Here is the bottom line, whether you are on the water, camping with the family, at the stadium, or on a picnic, Handpresso can be right there with you to fulfill your caffeine needs.


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We are in the middle of a PCS from Germany to Alaska. We shipped out household goods the first week of October because it takes 3 months to get to AK. After 2 months in an empty house with loaner Flintstone furniture, a husbadn who went TDY for 4 of those weeks, a kidney stone and subsequent 4 day hospital stay while my 3 girls lived with friends, a 30 hour trip from Geilenkirchen, Germany to Anchorage, a whirlwind week of rental-hunting and the subsequent arguements (I want 1700sqft, his ego can't take less than 2200 grrr) and the most horrific of all...my computer got hit by a virus and I have NO Photoshop until January 25th!!!!!!!! And that's if I can find the box my other computer is packed in!!! The HORROR!!!
On the upside, I think I could live here forever! I haven't seen the sun, nor the mountains for more than 1 hours in the last week, but this place is AMAZING!!!!! I can't wait for a little sun to go shot some nature!
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Posted 18 December 2009 - 07:42 AM
sounds like a lot going on.... i have been to alaska , but only in the summer...it is just an amazing place that i cant wait to go back to...dont know how i would feel in the darkness of winter but come summer you will have the most beautiful light for photographing...at 11 PM!!!!! no need to wake early for beautiful shots....LOL..... you should talk with debbie (B+K Mom) as she goes to alaska for work
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I've never been to Alaska in the winter, but I can imagine how strange it feels not to see the sun. We took a trip in Norway once where the sun didn't set for about a week, and that was strange. I can see that you are a person who makes the most out of each duty station (we are retired Navy). Even though the moving can be very difficult, I can tell that you manage to find the good in it. I'm sure that living in Alaska can be amazing, so enjoy.
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I wish we had made it to Alaska when my uncle what stationed there. Military life and all the moving can be stressful, know we all appreciate your husband and families service!
Enjoy learning about your new home.
Enjoy learning about your new home.
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Posted 18 December 2009 - 12:00 PM
Gwen, you definitely deserve a Meritorious Survivor Medal with V device for this move!
(we gave those out as gag goodbye gifts)
That is definitely the worst PCS story I have ever heard.
Just think of the layouts you can do documenting this, tho.
So glad you are maintaining your perspective!
(we gave those out as gag goodbye gifts)
That is definitely the worst PCS story I have ever heard.
Just think of the layouts you can do documenting this, tho.
So glad you are maintaining your perspective!
Posted 18 December 2009 - 12:37 PM
Oh, I'd love to live in Alaska. I can't imagine going through all that to move there, though. I hope you find the right box and are back up in Photoshop soon!
Posted 23 December 2009 - 01:38 PM
I'd love to see pictures! Wow, you've been through so much chaos for this move. Moving any distance is a challenge, even if it goes smoothly. I'm amazed with how much you've dealt with and you survived it.
Posted 17 January 2010 - 12:04 AM
Thanks ladies:) Life is an adventure. Only one more week until I the movers deliver my boxes. The shipment the computer was in won't arrive until the 27th. I'm going to be a photographing, unpacking crazy woman!!
Posted 17 January 2010 - 09:53 AM
Gwen - I want to say ... THANK YOU!!! Thank you for all that you do to support your DH and family. It's definitely a challenge, but what a wonderful place to have moved to (and from ...). Can't wait until all of those boxes arrive and we get to see some LO's of your new home.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Butch Jones was pondering whether to leave Cincinnati this week to coach Colorado when he received a text message that inadvertently foreshadowed his eventual destination.
It was from Denver Broncos quarterback and Tennessee great Peyton Manning.
"He was selling me on Colorado," Jones said. "He said it was hard for a person from the University of Tennessee to be selling somebody to come to the University of Colorado. I wanted to text him back, 'Come on, I want to go to Tennessee.' "
That's exactly where Jones ended up.
Tennessee introduced Jones on Friday as its successor to Derek Dooley, who was fired Nov. 18 after going 15-21 in three seasons. Jones called Tennessee his dream job and said he was taking over "the best college football program in America."
It hardly mattered to Jones that he wasn't Tennessee's first choice.
"I think I was my wife's third choice, and it's worked for 20 years," Jones said.
The 44-year-old Jones has a 50-27 record in six seasons as a head coach. He went 27-13 in three seasons at Central Michigan and was 23-14 at Cincinnati the last three years. He now faces the task of rebuilding a former Southeastern Conference power that has posted three consecutive losing seasons.
Jones agreed to a six-year contract worth $18.2 million, ending a tumultuous couple of days for both himself and his new school. Colorado had offered him a five-year deal worth at least $13.5 million.
Tennessee went after at least two other candidates before hiring Jones. Continued...
During the 19-day search to replace Dooley, the Volunteers contacted ESPN analyst and former Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden, who indicated he wasn't interested. The Vols then pursued Charlie Strong, who said Thursday he had turned down their offer and would stay at Louisville.
"Rarely in life is anything exactly what it seems to be," Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart said. "Life doesn't throw us all fastballs. It throws us curves, and then you've got some screwballs. ... You've got to be able to adjust."
Jones, meanwhile, was apparently waiting for a job like Tennessee.
On the same day Strong made his announcement, Jones rejected Colorado's offer. He also had been linked to the Purdue coaching job before removing himself from consideration.
Cincinnati athletic director Whit Babcock said Jones told him Thursday morning that he was turning down Colorado. Mere minutes later, Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart called Babcock to express his interest in Jones. Babcock said Jones notified him Friday at 5:15 a.m. that he was accepting Tennessee's offer. Jones informed Cincinnati's players at a 7:30 a.m. team meeting.
"It's been kind of a whirlwind," Jones said.
Jones' hiring means each of the four Southeastern Conference teams that fired coaches this year has filled its vacancy.
Kentucky hired Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops last week to replace Joker Phillips. Arkansas hired Bret Bielema away from Wisconsin on Tuesday to take over for John L. Smith. Auburn selected Arkansas State's Gus Malzahn on Tuesday as the replacement for Gene Chizik.
Jones will be Tennessee's fourth coach in a six-season stretch, not including offensive coordinator Jim Chaney's stint as interim head coach in the 2012 season finale after Dooley's dismissal. Phillip Fulmer was fired after the 2008 season. Lane Kiffin coached Tennessee in 2009 before leaving for Southern California. Dooley lasted three years.
After winning at least eight games for 16 consecutive seasons from 1989-2004 and posting double-digit wins in nine of those years, Tennessee hasn't earned more than seven victories in any of its last five seasons. The Vols went 5-7 this fall for their fifth losing season over the last eight years. Continued...
Jones believes Tennessee can recapture its past glory.
"Our fan base and myself have the same expectations," Jones said. "We're working to be the best. We're working to be No. 1 every day. We're working to be national champions, and we're working to be SEC champions. This program has done it, and we'll do it again."
Hart said at the start of the search that head coaching experience was "critically important" and that he wanted a coach who "knows the difficulty of climbing the ladder in the SEC." Jones lacks SEC experience, but his teams have earned at least a share of a conference title in four of his six seasons as a head coach.
"Les Miles and Nick Saban had zero SEC experience when they came into this league," Jones said.
After replacing Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly at Central Michigan and then again at Cincinnati, Jones maintained the momentum his predecessor had established at each school.
In Jones' three-year stint at Central Michigan, the Chippewas won two Mid-American Conference championships. Jones went 4-8 in his first year at Cincinnati, but the Bearcats are 19-6 since and have tied for first place in the Big East each of the last two seasons. Cincinnati's 2011 season included a 45-23 loss at Tennessee.
Jones, the third consecutive Cincinnati coach to leave after three years, signed a contract extension after the 2011 season that included a $1.4 million buyout if he left before Jan. 1. Mark Dantonio went 18-17 at Cincinnati from 2004-06 before Michigan State hired him away. Kelly posted a 34-6 record before leaving for Notre Dame.
Cincinnati has made defensive line coach Steve Stripling its interim head coach for the Dec. 27 Belk Bowl against Duke in Charlotte, N.C., while it begins searching for Jones' successor.
"Obviously we'd like to find somebody who would be committed here for a long time, and I think we're prepared to make those investments necessary to do that," Babcock said.
Now that he's left Cincinnati for Tennessee, Jones has plenty of challenges ahead. Continued...
He must restore a sense of order to a program that has lacked stability amid all these coaching changes. He also must win over a fan base that sought a bigger name and doesn't know much about him beyond the fact his Bearcats couldn't beat Dooley's Vols a year ago.
"You don't move backward," Hart said. "You move forward. I think that's what we have to do now as a fan base. Our alumni, our fan base, we've got to come back together as one. We've got to come back together and get Tennessee football back where we all want it."
Hart believes he's found the guy to get Tennessee there, even if he wasn't the Vols' first pick.
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1. No way a PP90M1 could kill in two bullets to the knee with a suppressor. Base damage is 42. All a silencer does on anything except for a sniper is decrease rage for max damage.
2. Having the .50 cal or any sniper get a OSK to the limbs would be ridiculously overpowered.... the .50 cal already has a good fire rate and low enough recoil, so if you could get a OSK to the limbs it would be ridiculously OP.
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yes the pp 90 killed me with 2 bullets in the knee........unless it was a lag or the player was cheating im not sure but....a 50 cal. bullet is bigger than my finger so when i shoot a guy in the chest or even the stomach it should only take one shot
It's not possible for a PP90M1 to kill you with two shots unless you were headshot or you were already damage...there is no way for it to get above 42 damage and you have 100 at full health...note that kill cams aren't perfect (if you notice, type 95 doesn't sound like a 3 burst shot in killcams).
Sure it would suck to take a .50 cal bullet in real life, but their nature in this game has entirely to do with balance. Hell, even an SVD could kill you with a shot to the stomach or chest, but it doesn't for balance, because it has 90% mobility and semi automatic feeding. If you add more OSK areas to the Barrett it would become OP, and if you add more OSK areas to all snipers they would all be OP...think of how easy it would be to quickscope.
all i am saying i when i shoot a guy in the chest with a 50 cal. sniper rifle he should not be able to shoot me and kill me by the time i fire another shot
Well if you're getting killed by a PP90 you're way to close to your target to be using a sniper lol...if you're quickscoping at least use a bolt action...
a 50 cal rifle should take longer to ADS as it is heavy and monsterous. It should also kick as hard as a 12 or 10 guage shot gun. That is of course if you really wanted to get modern and realistic about it.
Has anyone shot a 50 cal before? It is very punishing. I myself own a Smith and Wesson 500 4.5 inch and kicks much harder than me DE and my 12 guage.
Barret should be a one hit kill no matter where it hits. What ever that 50 cal would hit in terms of the body, that body part would disappear. Blood loss , etc..... Its a one hit kill. There would be no recovery from that.
yeah right dude my uncle has been to iraq i have seen cellphone vids a sniper rifle doesn't need 3 shots in real life. if call of duty wants to be better then battlefield 3 lmao make a osk sniper its only basing off real life isn't that what there aiming for? why make a game that is completely fake and cal it real? hypocritical out the ass if you ask me. ive had kids online tell me that call of duty mw3 is so real it should be the "number one" warfare game *cough* my ass. if a pp9om1 can kill people in two shots with a silencer but a sniper get asteriks? sign up call of duty to fight our real life battles with there 3 shot snipers lmao
You both make valid points. I agree that the snipers should realistically all kill in one shot, but they won't do that because of how easy they have made it to snipe in this game. Esy was right about the balance issues. They could make the sniper rifles realistic in one shot kills, but then they would have to change how sniping works in the game for balance. They would have to incorporate lead, lag, drop, cold bore, etc.... Otherwise, all anyone would use would be sniper rifles because they kill in one shot.
Exactly. It's all about balance. It's bad enough there are quickscopers running around getting OSK's with sniper rifles up close, but at a distance to mangled by such a weapon (in a video game) doesn't seem fair.
It is just a video game, after all, so balance is more important than reality.
Fun > realism in my opinion. That being said, I would like to see dismemberment following lethal shots like in WaW.
Indeed, what happend to the good days when i got to blow someones arms or legs off. It was more rewarding when I landed a long shot with the PTRS. Bettys and Nades too, red mist everywhere. Sigh.....
It was either
A: Some kids mom got mad because of it
B: The dev team cried when they thought of dismembering their precious, calculated 3d models.
Im guessing A. Although this game is rated M, im sure that parents would be hesitant to buy their kid this game if a limb fell off every now and then. We all know that money talks, and a huge portion of the sales are from parents buying their 12 yr old mw games. Activision goes where the green is.
Go play hc if you want to land a osk everytime. Otherwise these guys are right about the balance issue. But in my opinion A strategic unbalance makes the game better, Not in this case but with stopping power. I miss that perk.
I think that the gore from World at War didn't add to anything...just that the little kids thought it was cool.
As for the OP...realism is not really something that should be discussed in a FPS...if so, we would only be able to play until our first death, and then we would have to sell the game...because in real life, you don't respawn.
lmao this guy hit the nail on the head. agreed 100% people cant talk realism in call of duty if it has 3 shot snipers. forget balance equality cold bore and all the other stuff make the game how it is presented to the public. just like mcdonalds you see there food on t.v. it looks delicious but in reality its sloppy proccessed fat fake beef and poultry
well if a weapon is to strong maybe they should replace it and not put it in the game?right?
If he had rapid fire on the pp90 in kill cams shoots 2 bullets at a time. And cod isn't about realism at all. Hit marker problems exist on other weapons as well (see shotguns for more details) If they used nameless unpopular weapons then it would be harder to sell.
We need the gore we had WAW. That was awesome.
I miss that part of the game too. Added authenticity in what you were doing. My best memories when thinking about W@W were with the MG42. That thing was a beast! Getting into those situations when a group of enemy soldiers are charging you and boom, you open up with the 'buzz saw'. Now that was gore!
I would rather deal with the realities of a real sniper rifle dealing with lead and drop off then quickscoping. But here, a knife is stronger than a .50 cal round.
Yes, but then they shot you with the other "good arm".And... a 50 cal rifle shouldn't be able to be quick scoped! A real barret is only fired prone, period.
You are forgetting a very important fact:
This is a video game, not real life.
actually a real barret can be fired crouching or "cougard" position but the recoil is enough to knock you unconcious so goodluck but other then that i agree 100% a real barret cant be quick scoped? lmao the guy would kill himself off recoil before he raised the fuckin scope hahaha
i saw something about high velocity bullets years ago, instantly killing people shot in the arm or leg due to hydrostatic shock. look it up. a .50 cal is not a sniper rifle but an anti-materiel weapon, which should be ohk no matter what. but of course, there is nothing realistic about cod, never was.
its way to comic-y hence they should regret comparing it to battlefield and any other game thats considered warfare like medal of honor. the old call of dutys were the **** not compared to these mw3 and black ops now a days kids break these games down like candy for what extra points? get laid, esp whoever created map spawn points on mw3 ive never seen so much spawn camping/killing in my damn life
Oh, how i miss the flying body-parts from World at War. THAT was realistic.
Loved the part at Khe Sahn where Mason pulls the pins of the VC soldier that tries to kill him, he blows up, and leaves his feet and ankles behind still standing, lol.
I am with you about the sniper rifles I get a center mass shot and some times I have to put two in the chest not quit right. they should find a way to balence them out and allow for more 1 shot center mass kills "even slower movement or what not...", but that is the least of our problems if this isn't dealt with soon!!!! -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caY0_jVGOQ0
well now every sniper but the rsass is a OHK as long as your not me
It should kill in 1 shot, but then you will have those QuickScopers...
It's the trade off for being able to run around with that thing. Saw a video of someone shooting it from a standing position on youtube. Took him about about 30 seconds to lift the gun to the correct position, brace himself and aim before he took his shot. Imagine if you had to do that in this game. Not to forget that you are able to spam it from the hip and quickscope with it. More than fair trade off for a few hitmarkers if you ask me.
WKMMS i agree it is a trade off i have stated in other post this is not a simulation game. If it were the amount of people playing would drop off dramtically. No bullet drop,wind caculations, picking which rounds to use in the Barret. etc.
yeah it should blow your limbs off, but also shouldnt be able to hit you when you are less than a foot or so close to the guy, the rifle itself is bigger...and how bout the scope? it shouldnt be able to get a hit if he barely looked in to it, as far as i recall snipers stay even days waiting for a mark and they have someone to help with the calculations and so on...i agree compleatly with Monty here, not a simulation. if it was we wouldnt have that many 13 years old running like lemings with a .50cal tossing flares everywhere.
You cant run around with a 50 cal shooting it like a sub, games not realistic, wish it was.
COD 4, the .50 cal with steady aim pro was almost like a shotgun, but more powerful...Strangley accurate as well.
An AA-12 should blow arms and legs off...
definitely... but could you imagine if that gun was more true to life in this game.... the nerf cries would be deafening!
LOL it would be definatly interesting to read the forums.
You can shoot someone in the face with a shotgun and they can just walk away.
No headshot multiplier is homo :/ And really doesn't make sense
Yeah ive thought about the outrage of a true to life AA-12 in this game lol.
Ive noticed that there is no headshot multiplier, I constantly shoot headglitchers right in the face and get 2-3 hitmarkers with a USAS. The even flinch 3 times and there screen gets more red with each hit. The only explaination is there is no etra damage from a shotty headshot and I only hit the dude with one pellet on each shot lol.
Exactly. Shotguns don't have headshot multipliers. Maybe they thought it would be OP to 1-shot someone in the head every time. I'd like it though.
They should. Every gun in the real world has its pros and cons which is why the world doesn't have 1 gun. I think they should make it more realistic keeping those pros and cons in mind. A .50 cal should be a 1 hit kill but you should not be able to quickscope with it. That's the trade off. No fast action but it's going to defeat anyone in a single shot.
Shotguns have limited range and accuracy with buckshot but up close it's one of the most devastating things on this planet. No one should survive a point blank shotgun blast. They certainly would not be able to return fire or knife you. They should make weapons more realistic in this sense and leave it up to the player and the way they play to determine what is best for them. Everyone has access to the same weapons. Everyone gets to choose what they want. Slow and powerful up close. Fast and good range. Slow and all powerful. Pick your poison.
Were there really flying body parts in previous CoDs?
I'd love to see a bit of gore...
The kill cams on Sniper Elite v2 are insane...
OT, I'd like to see 1HKs from the 50 cals, but I'd like to see them as a more static gun. They should make you go prone and remove qs from them...
Jus_call_me_J wrote:
Were there really flying body parts in previous CoDs?
I'd love to see a bit of gore...
The kill cams on Sniper Elite v2 are insane...
OT, I'd like to see 1HKs from the 50 cals, but I'd like to see them as a more static gun. They should make you go prone and remove qs from them...
Bingo. I'd gladly accept a higher OHK rate from sniper shots in exchange for vastly degraded QS hit rates/kills. Scope in, put the CH on me... torso/head = alwasy dead. Arm/leg... with Barrett.. 50% dead. Others a little less, but definitely in the "red" when you connect.


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Holy smokes! I see her locally regularly doing motivational talks and appearance at events. She sure was a sweet girl! I guess she was giving out a lot of "sweets" too!
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Holy smokes! I see her locally regularly doing motivational talks and appearance at events. She sure was a sweet girl! I guess she was giving out a lot of "sweets" too! http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-400_162-57560294/suzy-favor-hamilton-3-time-u.s-olympian-exposed-as-las-vegas-escort/
My goodness, Tchuck; you didn't have to spread the news any further like some other message board. She's a sweet girl, yes. I got to know her during Atlanta Olympics. Whatever triggered her to turn this way; just cut her some slack. Don't be like a paparazzi...
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Cut her slack? She admits that her spouse was against her side job, she is a mother, and she often took these jobs on Disney's and other organization's travel dime. Were she single and childless this would be a very different scenario.
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This is a story that is worth sharing and discussing. There is more there than the prostitution stuff. She is a wife and mother. She is a role model. She is an athlete, and yes, a celebrity, and used that fame for good and for bad. I really feel for her child.
I wish I could make $600/hr sleeping with people... yowza!
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It is also illegal in Houston and other places she apparently did some business.
I had not heard that she traveled on Disney's dime.
And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.
I'm from Wisconsin. A lot of the distance running culture worshipped her. She has this awesome plaque up on this UW Hall of Fame Wall that I like to look at every time I visit Madison with all her ridiculous running records.
It's too bad. She was kind of a role model for my wife when she ran in HS and College. Sigh...
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She arranged some of her "tours" so that they would coincide with her paid celebrity engagements.
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Seems like she probably did a lot of surprising things that the general public hadn't heard about.
It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.
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I was very disappointed to hear of this (it's already all over the news, I doubt this thread contributed to it). Most of all I feel badly for her family and her child.
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That's just the date, before tip. Well, you don't give a girl like that a small tip.
I've never heard of her until just now. What a great and long name she has. I hope Mrs. Shocker works things out with whomever she needs to privately (if she indeed has to) and doesn't let the harsh, judgmental eyes, words, and stones of The Pure define her life and crush her soul.
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I spent a few days with her when my dear friend, Dick Brown, was preparing her for 800m at Atlanta Olympics. Unfortunately she was eliminated in the heat but we also sat together to watch the semi-final of women's 800m. She is a very lovely young girl (well, at the time and still is compared to my ripe old age...) and we had a great time. I wouldn't call her my friend--I was probably even closer to her arch-rival, Regina; or her teammate, Vicki Huber, but it was very nice. She was a great runner--a bit of a basket case but a great talent nevertheless. Knowing her, and having spent a few days with her in person, it deeply sadens me, for whatever caused her to go that direction. You're right; feel terribly bad for her kids. She shouldn't have done that--that's no-brainer. But I feel even worse FOR HER and even more so to see her being a prey for mockery and taseteless joke. Sure, it's everywhere now, thanks to a giant internet gossip powerhouse, but I was sort of hoping that WE could have left her alone. I was feeling extremely bad FOR HER. I guess it wasn't a sensible thing to do... My bad. I wasn't even going to make another comment just to bring the thread back up--but it still stays up there. Still much better than piling up some 500 posts in a few hours somewhere else. Dick had a lot of good things to say about her. And, even after she left him and went back to WI, I was glad to see giving him a lot of credit in her book.
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ALBANY — Sometime after November's election, New York lawmakers are expected to convene in a lame-duck session that could include more major actions than the next two years of regular sessions combined, including a push to raise their own salaries.
But you won't hear the couple hundred incumbents talk about it while they campaign.
That's because in the New York Legislature, the biggest votes are rarely won or lost on merit.
Instead, horse trading leads to deals.
"Whenever you have an agreement on legislation ... it tends to have a certain transactional quality, right?" Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during a news conference last week. "An agreement, by definition, is normally the exchange of benefits and burdens."
In addition, candidates have cover from talking about the issues because legislative leaders say the session isn't on the calendar. So the word among incumbents on the campaign trail is, "What special session?"
Such a session has become almost routine, and one is likely to convene sometime in November or December. Among issues that Cuomo and several legislators say are priorities are pay raises for lawmakers and top commissioners in the governor's administration.
They could be swapped for an increase in the minimum wage to $8.50 an hour from $7.25, which is a top concern of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
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Other legislation could include a curbing of New York City's stop-and-frisk policing and approval of a deal in which about 300,000 New York City residents will get property tax rebates for their condominiums, each sought by Cuomo.
But voters aren't hearing about those major issues.
"We haven't had an intelligent conversation about it," Cuomo said last week. "It's going to be up to the Legislature."
On the minimum wage and pay raises, a Siena College poll shows a political trade-off: Three-quarters of New Yorkers oppose a pay raise for lawmakers while three-quarters support a higher minimum wage.
Pay raises for New York lawmakers are most often done in a lame-duck session in an election year because legislators can't directly raise their own salaries, but they can raise salaries before the next legislature officially takes office.
Senate and Assembly leaders have made clear a pay raise is a priority, although few outside of Silver have dared to make the argument publicly. One, who is retiring this year and so faced no political fallout, did.
"I'll be back in December to vote on your pay raise!" shouted Assemblyman Dan Burling in the closing days of the session in June from the chamber floor, to raucous applause.
And history shows the raises could be Cuomo's best leverage for future negotiations.
In late 1998, Republican Gov. George Pataki agreed to increase lawmakers' salaries. In exchange, he gained huge wins: charter schools and a weapon for budget negotiations in which legislators' pay was withheld when a budget was late.
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Another unknown is whether the Legislature would risk voter wrath to approve a pay raise despite a new burst of scandals, including a secret $103,000 settlement to end sexual harassment against an assemblyman and an indictment against a senator.
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