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I'm not a super veteran (about 200 ebay feedback) but I will give the advice I know. I've sold shoes, jackets, suits, shirts, etc on ebay. First off, you should never go to the post office unless you know for certain what you need from them beforehand. These days the only time I ever go to the post office is to make sure I have the correct customs forms filled out for international shipments, which I find to be a pain. If you research all the rules, I believe you can avoid this, I just haven't gotten around to it. With proper planning you should be able to avoid the post office altogether. How to save money (this isn't shady, USPS welcomes this): USPS Priority is your friend. And USPS Priority Flat Rate is an even better friend. I used to try to save money by using Parcel Post but it's not worth the trouble any more. Priority will get to your buyer in 2-4 days and the materials are free, they will be happy and you will be happy. The only time I would use parcel post now is if the buyer was both a) in the same state and b) the item was very heavy and did not fit in a flat rate box. If it is within the same state they will still get it within a couple of days. Also, Parcel Post isn't even that much cheaper any more. everything which the USPS provides for free, order it at usps.com. You can get every single type of Priority and Express box and envelopes. Usually you have to order 10 boxes at a time but if you have an empty closet or garage space, this shouldn't be too much trouble. If the buyer of your item is across the country, you are probably far, far better off using the Flat Rate boxes, if it fits. I've put jackets in the flat shaped box, and shoes (which are missing the original box) in the cube-shaped box. You will save $2-3 per shipment compared to metered Priority and it is the exact same shipment time. Most dress shoes with original box will fit inside the USPS "Shoe" box, a special size they introduced recently. You probably saw commercials for it about a year ago. I find this more convenient than trying to find boxes of this size in bulk. I might look for a cheaper source if I still shipped parcel post, but as I said I don't. buy common supplies like tape at some place like target. You will get raped at the post office. other more specialized items like box sizes not provided by USPS, or packing peanuts, you will probably have to get at some place like office depot. I usually recycle peanuts that people used when sending to me, or I use crumpled up newspaper. Newspaper is heavier than peanuts but, if you are using a flat rate box, you could pad it with a lead weight if you wanted. Lastly, sign up for an account at USPS. This will make it possible to schedule pickups at your house for priority items. USPS will come to your house as long as at least 1 of your items is Priority. You can specify that they come to the rear of your house, or whatever. I have a patio with a door so I tell them to come there. I have never, ever lost a package this way and I live in a terrible neighborhood. Probably going on 30 shipments thus far. I don't know why you don't see this option but when I print out a label, I see a checkbox to automatically notify the buyer's email of the DC number. Maybe you need a USPS account for this. Also, always, always get insurance and delivery confirmation. I still end up going to the post office when I have an emergency, but it's mainly due to lack of planning. Also I don't have a large apartment so I don't over order supplies. But if I had a house, I would order everything at once and have it ready. One endeavor which I am about to embark on, which I don't know much about is bulk boxes, not from USPS. I need a slightly larger box than the priority shoe box since I sell a lot of sneakers which have larger sizes. Do any of you purchase bulk cardboard boxes?
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A student loan is the money given to students by the government or a private financial institution in order to help pay for college tuition and other related expenses. The main difference between a student loan and other types of loans is the low interest rate – student loans have remarkably low interest rates, sometimes as low as 3%. Whether you are considering an undergraduate degree or a graduate course at university – student loans are a great way to finance your education. Student loans ensure that the cost of your tuition is covered allowing you to better concentrate on your studies and excel in your field. Low interest rate student loans allow you to invest in an education that ensures great returns, and a stable, successful future.
Why get a student loan?
Current Interest Rates
Current federal student loan rates for the 2016-17 academic year are as follows:
- Subsidized Direct Loans (Undergraduate Students) are fixed at 3.76%
- Unsubsidized Direct Loans (Undergraduate Students) are fixed at 3.76%
- Unsubsidized Direct Loans (Graduate Students) are fixed at 5.31%
- Direct PLUS Loans (Parents and Graduate or Professional Students) are fixed at 6.31%
- Perkins Loans are fixed at 5%
Since interest rates for private loans are entirely at the discretion of your lender, there are no fixed statistics for private school loans interest rates.
What are the benefits of low interest student loans?
Low interest rates student loans have a number of benefits. Contrary to popular belief, the interest on your loan starts to accumulate as soon as the loan is issued, not after you graduate. This means that the amount you owe keeps increasing while you are still in college. A low interest rate means a smaller increase in the total amount you owe, making it easier to pay back the money you borrowed. However, student loan rates do fluctuate, going up or down with the market. Fixed interest rate loans on the other hand, as their name suggests, are issued at certain rates that stay the same while the loan is paid back. These distinct advantages make low interest student loans and fixed rate student loans the top choice for students around the country.
How do I apply for student loans at the best rate?
If you are considering obtaining student loans at low interest rates, it is important to thoroughly research your options and know the ins and outs of each loan. You can compare most loans online quite easily, and learn their particular advantages and disadvantages. Once you have decided which loan you would like to obtain, you can then start the application process. The application can be submitted online or by phone, and is usually processed the same day. After your application is approved, the funds are generally issued within twenty four hours. Low interest rate student loans are a great way to finance your college education and turn your dream of a better, happy life into reality.
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You can calculate the amount of interest that has accumulated on your loan by using a simple formula, which includes multiplying your remaining loan amount with the number of days since you made the last payment and the interest rate factor. The interest rate factor is basically your interest rate divided by the number of days in a year.
Interest Rates and Repayment Plans
Your school loan interest rate may be constant, but the total amount of interest that you may end up paying will depend on the repayment plan you choose. For instance, if you have borrowed a Direct PLUS federal loan of $50,000 (with a fixed interest rate of 7.9%), you will pay the following amounts according to the repayment plan chosen by you:
Standard Repayment Plan
- Total Loan Payment: $72,480
- Total Interest Payment: $22,480
Extended (Fixed) Repayment Plan
- Total Loan Payment: $11,4780
- Total Interest Payment: $64,780
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Fixed interest rates do not change throughout the loan term. On the other hand, for variable interest, the rates are subject to change. Students should apply for federal loans, as they come with fixed interest rates. These loans are more secure and offer more protection for the borrower. Note: private lenders offer both fixed and variable interest rates.
What are student loan consolidation interest rates?
Consolidating loans means combining multiple loans into one, which typically reduces multiple payments into one, and also lowers the interest rate. The interest rate on a federal consolidation loan is the average of the interest rate on all the loans. It is then rounded up to the nearest 1/8 of a percent.
What is a good interest rate on student loans?
The best private student loan interest rates lie somewhere between LIBOR + 2.0% or PRIME + 0.50% with no hidden charges. However, the problem with loans offering such amazing rates is that they are available only to borrowers with great credit history or someone with a credit-worthy cosigner.
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I only learnt how to do this (and about pouring ) much later. Before, I made terrible fuka and a fine mesh made it all good. Maybe I'm slow Just thought it might help ensuring a great first fuka experience.


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: I've removed my old tub and replacing it with a standard steel tub. My question is how is it exactly secured. I was told to secure a 2x4 on the far wall in order to brace the tub and then use a level across both the short and long sides for final leveling. Then what...where and how is the tub secured in this position?
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|Posted by ED on January 23, 2004 at 21:20:34:
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Do you want a conversation piece or something that is (more) functional?
Not trying to be sarcastic, but take a poll of plumbers and ask them how many times they have seen urinals in a regular home? You may find that they still have all their fingers down.
Installing a toilet has far more resale value in a home than a urinal ever would. If you already have that basement toilet, what's wrong with using that? That urinal may detract from the value, actually, as women buyers who might be looking at your home, would view that "man's" fixture to be another burden as far as cleaning is concerned and not necessary!
By the way, urinals are also more difficult to keep smelling nice and pretty, ask a custodian!
I would encourage you to think twice about your idea. Invest that money in something else, like a beer tap! It doesn't require a vent and a special sized line and flushvalve. Just kidding.
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: Thanks Deb---I think I can overcome the water line and the vent....I have a 3/4 line and can't I use those Oates valves? As far as the threads...couldn't I take a PVC threaded plug, cut a 2" hole in it, and use that as the connection point? Thanks
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HFFI Serves Up Community Development Opportunities in the Midwest
IFF, a nonprofit lender and real estate consultant in Chicago, Ill., was among the recipients of funding from the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) in September 2011. IFF received a $3 million grant and is using the award to leverage more than $25 million in additional capital. The lender will invest the combined funds in food-related projects in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The initial emphasis will be on full-service, for-profit grocery stores in "food deserts" in the metropolitan areas of Chicago; Milwaukee, Wis.; Dubuque and Des Moines, Iowa; St. Louis, Mo.; and East St. Louis, Ill., where IFF has developed a pipeline of potential projects. Over time, IFF will finance and, where appropriate, directly develop a range of both for-profit and nonprofit retail food outlets as well as other types of food-related businesses, including rural business models.
IFF intends to work with one or more national community development financial institution (CDFI) partners to establish a fund for grocery-store lending across the Midwest. To share risk and stretch its capital further, IFF will seek the participation of other CDFIs, community banks, its regional and national bank partners, and foundations. Banks and foundations will be able to invest in the fund, and local or regional investors will be able to target funds geographically.
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Rebuilding a St. Louis Community, One Red Brick at a Time
Each of the three projects is in a different stage of development, and all three will require construction financing. The townhouses need approximately $1.2 million in private construction financing, the condos approximately $300,000, and the single-family homes approximately $540,000. Each home will sell for approximately $60,000. Funding sources include Federal Home Loan Bank grants and other city and state subsidies. Potential homebuyers will receive counseling through the trust, and a partner agency is providing down payment assistance. Banks can provide construction loans and technical assistance or may contact the trust about the future sale of foreclosed or other real estate owned properties.
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Established in 2003, MAPLF has closed seven loans totaling $105,000, has $250,000 more in process, and has sustained no losses. Loans have been made in four of the nine states in MAPLF's service region. MAPLF is an affiliate of the Midwest Assistance Program, which provides engineering, training, and other consulting services to help small rural communities plan and implement water and wastewater improvement projects. MAPLF typically funds projects that have multiple layers of funding, including grants and loans from a variety of sources. Originally capitalized with $100,000 from the Midwest Assistance Program, MAPLF also funds its loans with the proceeds of a federal grant, and is actively seeking new investors. Banks can participate by investing directly into MAPLF, by referring prospective borrowers that do not meet conventional credit criteria, and by structuring MAPLF into financing packages in which the banks would like to participate.
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Kansas City Revolving Loan Fund Aids Small Businesses
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October 29 2011 02:33PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Pittsburgh Penguins in a game that Bob Cole will broadcast. That's the good news. Jonas Gustavsson is starting for the Maple Leafs and Brent Johnson will take a turn spelling Marc-Andre Fleury for the Penguins. That could be bad news.
Leafs lineup after the jump along with a demand for thanks.
While the Maple Leafs are mired in a Stanley Cup drought of, I am told, a significant number of years, they have been able to influence events around the National Hockey League. Last year, their gift of Tomas Kaberle to the Boston Bruins helped push them past the Vancouver Canucks. For some reason, Bruins fans refuse to thank anyone other than Phil Kessel. In 2009 the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup on the back of two important helpers from Toronto. First, the Leafs helped get Disco Dan Bylsma hired by smoking the Penguins twice and then the Leafs provided them with the missing piece for their shutdown defensive pairing by trading them Hal Gill.
Tonight, the Penguins will be without Sidney Crosby (Not David Steckel's fault), Jordan Staal (John Tavares' fault), and Marc-Andre Fleury (Dan Bylsma's fault). Meanwhile, the Leafs will be scratching Colton Orr, Jay Rosehill, James Reimer (Kill Brian Gionta), and Cody Franson (his own damn fault). As we saw in the Rangers game, this will probably mean that Ron Wilson will be able to run four lines without too much fear of having total liabilities on the ice.
The Leafs come into the game with the 20th ranked powerplay (14%) and 24th ranked penalty kill (76.9%). The Penguins counter with the 9th ranked powerplay (19.6%) and the top ranked penalty kill in the league (97.3%) which has also scored three shorthanded goals. Oh goody. The game will also feature the two goal scoring leaders in James Neal and Phil Kessel who have nine apiece. Kessel's hat trick will rectify that.
Glove tap to @TSNScottyMac for the lineups.
Maple Leafs Lineup
Joffrey Lupul - Tim Connolly - Phil Kessel
Clarke MacArthur - Mikhail Grabovski - Nikolai Kulemin
Matthew Lombardi - Tyler Bozak - Matt Frattin
Mike Brown - David Steckel - Philippe Dupuis
Carl Gunnarsson - Dion Phaneuf
John-Michael Liles - Michael Komisarek
Jake Gardiner - Luke Schenn
Penguins Lineup
James Neal - Evgeni Malkin - Steve Sullivan
Chris Kunitz - Mark Letestu - Pascal Dupuis
Matt Cooke - Richard Park - Aaron Asham
Dustin Jeffrey - Joe Vitale- Craig Adams
Paul Martin - Kris Letang
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- Take a wide opened bowl and add maida, milk, enough water to knead dough for poori, keep it a side for 20 - 30 minutes.
- Heat a kadai, roast wheat flour and keep it a side, in the same pan roast khova for few minutes and add to wheat flour stuff, then add powdered sugar, cardamom powder and mix it well.
- Heat small kadai and add 1 teapoon of ghee, add dryfruits and saute for few seconds and add this dry fruits to khova stuff and mix well.
- Now stuffing is ready, let it to cool, make evenly roundshaped circular balls with khova stuff, make that balls into shape of modak like whole garlic.
- Now take the maida dough, divide the dough into evenly sized balls, roll the into poori's.
- Keep modak shaped stuffing in the center of the poori, Bring together all the edges of poori together and close the top. This is quite a task especially if you have not made something similar to this before.
- Remove the extra portion of the dough from the top. You will get perfect shape with modak mould, but with little effort we can get the shape manually also.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan, divide modaks into 3 batches and deep fry them till light brown and evenly fried all sides in a medium flame.
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
22 comments:
- julie said...
wow..yummy snack recipe..modak looks crispy too..
- 7 September 2011 at 21:17
- Sensible Vegetarian said...
Looks simply fantastic.
- 7 September 2011 at 21:44
- Torviewtoronto said...
delicious looking modak wonderfully done
- 7 September 2011 at 21:56
- khushi said...
yummy modaks...simple and delicious :)
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- 8 September 2011 at 00:03
- Deepti said...
loved those crispy Modaks...
- 8 September 2011 at 10:37
- Chandrani Banerjee said...
Modak looks delicious.
- 8 September 2011 at 10:50
- notyet100 said...
Modals look too good,..:)
- 8 September 2011 at 16:56
- Sravanthi S Thatiparthy said...
Super chala bagundi n easy process also....
- 8 September 2011 at 19:34
- Uma said...
preparation of modak is new to me. happy to know the recipe. Thanks for sharing.
- 8 September 2011 at 20:15
- Gopika Ram said...
Wow.. your modaks look great. Its in my to do list :)
- 8 September 2011 at 21:03
- Rani acharyulu said...
cute yummy modaks looks crisp and delicious!
- 8 September 2011 at 21:07
- Kalyani's Platter said...
wow modaks look delicious and thanks for sharing .... thanks for a nice comment on my blog and following me ... Me too following u .......
- 8 September 2011 at 21:57
- Treat and Trick said...
Tempting and yummy!
- 8 September 2011 at 22:51
- divya said...
Looks very tempting.
- 9 September 2011 at 02:20
- Priya said...
Fried modaks looks incredible and super crispy..
- 9 September 2011 at 17:56
- Kalyani's Platter said...
Please accept the awards from my blog.........
- 9 September 2011 at 19:38
- soujanya said...
Modak look sooo cute....yummy snack...
liked it...
- 9 September 2011 at 21:54
- Sobha Shyam said...
they look so lovely dear, i cant resist these..delicious modaks..
- 10 September 2011 at 01:44
- Purabi Naha said...
Modak is definitely the best recipe to post during the ongoing ganpati festival. I love modaks and I can't find them here in HK, so I'll make them now. Thanks for the recipe!
- 11 September 2011 at 09:13
- sangee vijay said...
this is new to me..sounds very interesting n glad to know this from you...thanx for sharing!!
- 12 September 2011 at 21:46
- aipi said...
Picture perfect they look ~ beautifully made modaks!
- 12 September 2011 at 22:45
- CinnamonNChillies said...
yummy, sweet and crispy..Just the way I love them!!!!
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And the next move is . . .
I'm not sure, but with the Edmonton Oilers surpassing $49 million in terms of the salary cap by acquiring defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky from the Los Angeles Kings for Jarret Stoll and Matt Greene Sunday, bet the farm GM Kevin Lowe isn't done dealing. Goodbye Joni Pitkanen? Adios, Raffi Torres? Thanks for coming, Shawn Horcoff? All of the aforementioned? Something's gotta give unless Lowe's talk about acquiring a top-three forward in recent weeks was just gum-flapping -- I'll tell you right now he wasn't blowing smoke. THE NUMBERS By picking up Visnovsky, who represents $7 million in salary and a $5.6 million cap hit for 2008-09, the Oilers today are at $49.12 on the cap, leaving them $8.58 million to the maximum of $56.7 million.That's not a lot of margin when you consider Pitkanen will eat up as much as $5 million of what's left, unless the Oilers simply low-ball him on a one-year deal -- which is as good as saying they'll trade him. Even if Lowe lets Curtis Glencross and his agent chase pie-in-the-sky somewhere else -- and he will at an inflated asking price of $1.5 million -- he has to fit in Zack Stortini, Marty Reasoner and Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers after Pitkanen gets his stack.It can be done with the remaining $8.58 million, but there's too much salary on the back end with the personnel in place now and it doesn't leave Lowe enough wiggle room. In terms of cap hit, Lowe has just over $20 million invested in six defencemen -- Visnovsky ($5.6 million) Sheldon Souray ($5.4 million), Tom Gilbert ($4 million), Steve Staios ($2.7 million), Denis Grebeshkov ($1.5 million and Ladislav Smid ($886,000). All of the forwards he has under contract add up to just under $24 million. WHAT'S NEXT? Pitkanen remains Lowe's best bargaining chip in any deal that will involve getting an elite forward, but good luck finding a proven top-three forward straight up for Pitkanen after the hummer of a season he just had. It'll take more than him. Torres is the likeliest forward to be added to a package. His name came up in talks with Toronto about Alex Steen just as Stoll's did in Lowe's pursuit of Mike Cammalleri at the Entry Draft, and it'll come up again. And what about Horcoff, who is a relative bargain at $3.6 million this season but is an unrestricted free agent next summer? If Lowe brings in a first line centre in a deal for, say, Pitkanen and Torres, he's got Player A as his top pivot, Horcoff as his second centre and Sam Gagner gets bumped to third-line duty, unless he moves to the wing. And what of Andrew Cogliano? A fourth-liner? I think not.Stay tuned. And think big.-- Listen to Robin Brownlee every Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. on Total Sports with Bob Stauffer on Team 1260
I'm just glad we have someone on the team named Lubomir.
Oh Robin Brownlee, you got me so excited and thinking so big its insane. Just to let you know how big I am thinking here are my thoughts:
Lubomir, Torres, Horcoff and Pitkanen for the 1986 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears. Fridge Perry would make an excellent 1st line centre!!!!
Now that is thinking big!!!
Now back to the real world, I am super pumped to see what K lowe has in store for us
Thrilled about the trade and can't wait to see what KLowe has planned next. Somethings gotta give and soon...
His numbers were decent, but 5.6 Million?
I have been reading the HFboards to see what their opinions of him are, and they pretty mixed reviews. The one thing that has me worried is the -18(give or take)+/- rating he received. Granted, he was on the 2nd worst team in the NHL, but still.
I don't mind the trade, I just wonder if this is too much Money spent on the back end.
When I subtract 49.12 from 56.7 I get 7.58, not 8.58. Where's this extra million coming from?
You really think that it's in the teams interest to play both Cogliano and Gagner at centre next season? I rather expect to see Coglaino at LW, if the roster remains as is. Also, with a trade for a #1C (not, IMO, the biggest need- see gaping hole after Penner on LW), I think you're correct in guessing that Gagner moves to the wing.
WOW, I can't wait. I can't wait, I can't wait. But I am a little sad as they where 2 of my favorite players.
There's no need to trade Joni just for the sake of it; why not just bring in Peca to play between 14-34 on that old checking line of yore; ie '06:)
56.7M - 49.12M is 7.58M in cap space not 8.58M.
A trade might have to happen before hossa is signed :)
Thanks for pointing out the error in my math. I'm brutal with numbers. Lucky for me I write so good . . . $1M less cap space than I thought resulted in what we've got now -- adios Raffi and Joni. The writing (even if the math was wrong) was on the wall.


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Part of our ongoing effort to keep our readers informed is to make sure they have the knowledge they need to be excited about a game. We've reached out to every developer releasing a game this year to have them talk a bit about why their game is special. Next up in this ongoing series is Grinding Gears Games' Path of Exile. Read our mini-interview and then talk about it in the comments.
MMORPG: How do you think your game will stand out from the crowd of this year's releases?Path of Exile has a bunch of things going for it that will differentiate it from similar games in the genre. For starters, Path of Exile is an Online-only multiplayer game. Every game is hosted on closed servers owned and run by Grinding Gear Games, which means that all characters are secure. Players have to play hard and trade hard to acquire great wealth and great equipment in Path of Exile - they're unable to cheat the items into existence.
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wondering what kind of flaws you're talking about because what u see as a flaw others may not
Originally posted by Foncl
This game speaks for itself, it's free to play so try it out and judge for yourself. For me it's the best game in a long time.
what he says
Originally posted by crimsion2501
wondering what kind of flaws you're talking about because what u see as a flaw others may not
My point was that xcly- all the bad press and good press D3 got last year. i didnt care for, I just enjoyed the game- and yes ill say it- the Cash AH!
I play PoE since closed beta, and I'm disappointed by diablo 3 as veryone else and i can see why many people are putting much hope on PoE, but i think most of them lost a bit of perspective on this game.
PoE is a good game, for an indi game, but I can''t see it as the Game of 2013. In the long run I think Diablo 3 is still the safest bet.
Afer the pile of poo D3 was im glad i fonud this
Tried the game, have lot of good things but the lack of custamisation of toons and how ugly they look (mobs look better then my char) and the chunky graph i just cant play it. It all looks so filthy that is just out of my taste. That does not mean game is bad tat is only why I cant play even I would love to
Torchlight 2 is still the best choice for me.
For a f2p-game PoE seems to be quite good. Personally I didnt like the look & feel (especially the "stiffness" of everything)
If you're looking for good quality you should definitely get D3. It's so much fun after all those updates.
POE is one of the BEST cures for the wounds inflicted by mediocrity that was World of Diablocraft III.
Its nice to see that there still are developers who DO get on why people loved the original two games so much, and at the same time those developers manage to innovate and add awesome new things into the good old Diablo formula.
For all intents and purposes, Path of Exile is what D3 SHOULD have been.
:DD This was a good joke.
Originally posted by Tanaris If you're looking for good quality you should definitely get D3. It's so much fun after all those updates.
That WAS a joke, right?
Soft interview. Really asking the tough questions these days.
If D3's public party experience and instanced looting were implemented in PoE, game would be phenomenal. Until they fix the party loot options, its a great single player game, or fun with trusted friends. The 3-hour HC race leagues are really entertaining, probably the highlight of my time in closed.
*edit - Sorry I misunderstood about this being a series, as this was the first one I noticed.
Zooce, these are brief looks at the games coming out in 2013. Not hardball interviews. Our hope is to introduce players to every game that's aiming to launch this year, though it's proving an arduous task. We already have 6-9 more brief interviews (with the same questions) in the kitty for the next week or two.
Some are big games, other are smaller. But they're all being asked the same question because the series is about "Such and Such Game's Goals for 2013".
Try to be excellent to everyone you meet. You never know what someone else has seen or endured.
Originally posted by Tanaris
For a f2p-game PoE seems to be quite good. Personally I didnt like the look & feel (especially the "stiffness" of everything) If you're looking for good quality you should definitely get D3. It's so much fun after all those updates.
How much is blizzard paying you? Just curious, i'll sell myself for money too! D3 ROCKS! :P PoE is a great game, played it a good bit over the weekend. I like that loot is not based per person, it gives more of a rush like D2 did when you killed a boss. Also I feel like D3's public game system was absolutely abysmal and a step down from D2 or really most other ARPG's in general.
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Originally posted by vonslasha
so you only get a choice between 6 premade characters instead of making my own? cant choose your players sex either? if so no thanks, hope im wrong
A little bit of research on the main website would of answered this for you.
6 characters are not pre-mades nor templates. There are three core starting classes strength, dexterity and intelligence and three hybrids.
What this means is 'your' build is achieved easier by picking the class that is closer to the passive skill nodes. So picking a ranger will situate closer to dexterity and bow related nodes. Picking a Marauder will stick you closer to strength nodes.
Its all about the positioning of the nodes as to why you pick that class so you can achieve your own personal build easier.
Nothing stops you from making a heavy armour, wand weilding magic tank. Nothing stops you making a ranger who uses daggers and dabbles in necromancy, or a witch that likes to get up close and personal with a mace. Nothing is restricted, its all for the sake of helping you garner the skills you want to play with.
As for your other question, no there is not 'male or 'female' option for each character. This is a cosmetic thing and I imagine GGG will release these as micro-transactions. Which, I can't fault them with because it is a F2P game after all and they need to make their money somehow.
as soon as they add an option for the party leader to select loot style I will go from liking this game to loving this game.
D2 loot rush was never fun for me, and PoE loot rush means I have to play like a jerk just to secure loot allocated to my character when I would prefer to focus on actually clearing the area so it is safe enough to loot.
I'm pretty addicted to this at the moment. It's been a while since that happened to me.
Once you get onto the cruel difficultly, start getting the really interesting items and skill gems. and start getting your ass kicked and losing experience on death... that's when you know you are playing something truely special. You have to tweak your skills, sockets, passives and items so that they all compliment each other. The best part is, there is no one size fits all in PoE. An item which is the best in the game fo one Templar might be useless to another, depending on thier builds and playstyle. This isn't like in D3 where it doesn't matter if you ran round that corner like an idiot without thinking and die. It's also unlike D3 because when you die it's not because the enemies have rediculous health and damage numbers, it's more acceptable because, most of the time, your death is caused by a mechanic.. not just high numbers. Things that, if you were paying more attention, you know you could have avoided.


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Each year, CWU seeks opportunities to enhance the educational experience for its students, opportunities for its faculty and staff, and its presence in the global marketplace. Donors help the University relieve financial burden of students, and support vital student-life activities that make CWU extraordinary.
Gifts large and small play an important role at the CWU. Gifts contribute to the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and academic programs, and every gift has a story. CWU is honored to feature the following accounts from the CWU family of donors.
Spencer Hatton:
In 2013, Counting Crows: Stories of Love, Laughter and Loss, by Spencer Hatton was selected as a finalist in the nonfiction category for the National Indie Excellence Book Awards in May, and in June was awarded first place in the Beach Book Festival Wild Card category.
Hatton, a newspaper columnist, reporter, and editor for the Yakima Herald Republic for nearly 40 years, earned numerous state, regional, and national awards. Counting Crows, published in 2012, recounts Hatton's uproarious interactions with numerous celebrities—from basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain to England's Queen Mother, and from actor Al Pacino to blues great B.B. King—with whom he crossed paths during his career.
Some of the stories are deeply personal, such as the ones recounting the loss of his wife, Bronwen, and, later, the tragic death of his 18-year-old son, Jed. In honor of his wife, Hatton created the Bronwen Hatton Scholarship to benefit special education teachers. The scholarship is permanently endowed through the Central Washington University Foundation.
John Shoudy:
Many folks in Washington may know the story of how Ellensburg was named for the wife of the town founder John Shoudy, Mrs. Mary Ellen Shoudy. Today the legacy of the Shoudy family has a new connection to Washington citizens, the John A. Shoudy Distinguished Professorship and Scholarship in Nutrition Science. This fund was created by a bequest from Carolyn Koepke who grew up in the Kittitas Valley. When Ms. Koepke was in her 90s, she established a charitable remainder trust in order to provide funds to the Central Washington University nutrition science program. She died at the age of 104 and left a wonderful gift in her grandfather's name, the John A. Shoudy Trust. Mr. Shoudy was a pioneer in the City of Ellensburg's history. His legacy will live on in perpetuity to support and enhance the nutrition program through scholarships, faculty teaching, and research.
May Jankowski ('39):
May Jankowski graduated from Central Washington College of Education in 1939. In her first assignment, May taught in a one-room schoolhouse in the upper Nanum in Kittitas County. Her education led to a 30-year career as a teacher, until she retired in 1982. May benefited from her training at Central and decided to give back to the institution that had given so much to her. In 1997, she and her husband, Frank, chose a Charitable Remainder Trust for their giving option. It allowed them to use their assets to help expand education, while at the same time providing tax incentives and a source of income. Their Charitable Remainder Trust gave them the financial and philanthropic security they were seeking, because it met their investment needs and provided a benefit to the university. Upon May's death in 2012, the CWU Foundation established the N. May Spurling Jankowski Memorial Education Scholarship with the remaining portion of the trust. Her generous gift created a lasting legacy, and students will receive funding in perpetuity due to this gift.
Emily Leslie ('66):
A descendant of Hood River, Oregon pioneers, Emily Leslie has forged her own individual path as an educator. A vibrant 91-year-old, Leslie still shines with joy talking about her experiences helping students overcome disabilities. Arriving in Ellensburg in 1938, Leslie became a resident of Kamola Hall at Central Washington State Normal School. With teaching certificate in hand after three years at Central, she began her career 1941 with a position teaching elementary school in Burlington, Washington. Leslie returned to Central in 1957 to complete her four-year degree and again in 1966 to complete her Masters in Education. She retired in 1986 from the Walla Walla Schools where she had taught for twenty-two years.
Ever a promoter of education and a lifelong learner, she is now making it possible for others to continue their education by creating a gift to benefit student scholarships. This spring, Leslie established a charitable gift annuity with the CWU Foundation benefiting scholarships in the College of Education and Professional Studies. Honoring her parents, her fund will benefit the Charles F. and LuDell (Bertschi) Markgraf Scholarships for students in the CWU teacher education program.
A charitable gift annuity (CGA) allows a donor to make a gift to a charitable organization, like CWU, and receive a fixed rate of return for that gift for the rest of the donor's life. CGA's usually pay a higher interest rate to the donor than what he or she could get from another secured investment like a savings account. It also relieves the donor from worrying about market fluctuations. A CGA is a good charitable giving vehicle for those who want to leave a legacy and need the income during their retirement but do not necessarily want to keep the asset. The CGA, however, means much more than an income stream to Leslie. In the future, it will mean scholarship support for CWU students and future teachers, a cause that resonates with Leslie.
Dennis Heldane ('77):
After earning a B.A. in Music Education at CWU, Dennis Haldane has gone on to energize Washington State with his musical talent. Born in Southeast Alaska, Dennis, a member of the Tsimshian tribe, grew up in a fishing family. Whether in Seattle or Alaska, fishing was his life for 18 years.
Evan at a young age, Haldane was a talented trumpet player. "Dennis could hit those high notes. You either have it or you don't," said Norman Wallen, CWU music professor and friend of Haldane.
Nathan Hale High School's music teacher, John Moawad, who would later come to teach at CWU, inducted Haldane into the school's Jazz Band. Under Moawad's leadership, Dennis later used his gifts to join the Drum and Bugle Corps, "a marching band on steroids," as Wallen coined it. Not surprisingly, Haldane went on to attend college at CWU, where he drew inspiration from professors Robert "Beep" Panerio and John Moawad. For Haldane, education and music were orchestrated as one.
Dedicated and diligent, Dennis plays trumpet – mostly lead – with many music groups throughout the Seattle area. Although jazz is his specialty, he also performs with Latin, blues and opera groups, demonstrating his chops as a well-versed musician. Music and education have had a profound impact on Haldane's life.
"Not a day goes by that I don't use my education that I received from Central. I owe a lot to CWU and its faculty," says Haldane.
To share his passion for education and music, Dennis has made provisions in his will for a bequest to support the John Moawad Scholarship and the Robert M. Panerio, Sr. Trumpet Scholarship at CWU.
Mary Deaton ('72): I gave a scholarship in honor of my beloved mother, Vera Franklin Deaton, who passed away at age 94. She was the first person in the family to attend college and went to Central Washington State Normal School. She was, and always will be, my role model, and she helped make it possible for me to attend college at CWU as well. My scholarship fund honors her by helping current students remain in school to pursue their educational goals.
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The New Updo
by The Style King/Ron King on Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
Ron King has worked as a hairstylist, transforming people's appearances, for more than 20 years. With a growing celebrity clientele, King travels the world taking inspiration from different cultures and countries. Along the way, he has developed his own "easy wear" style philosophy which plays up a woman's natural hair texture and pairs it with natural-looking makeup that's easy to apply. This mantra led him to launch a signature line of cosmetics for women who want to look pulled together but who are are short on time. King has worked with some of the most respected names in the industry, including L'Oreal Professional, Ted Gibson, Eva Scrivo and Rick Wellman.
With prom, wedding, and graduation season currently in full force, your clients probably have been asking for modern updos. They key to creating a contemporary hairstyle for a special occasion is to keep it on the less structural side, maybe even a bit messy. Gone are the days when romantic hair meant having long, flowing waves. The new sensual styles of 2010 have a more urban spin on feminine hairstyles, with purposely roughed up texture on traditionally soft styles.
Beautiful updos ruled the runways and two stood out to me as being both accessible and flattering for a range of ages and hair types. Messy side braids have made a return though the look is more glam than girly. This hair trend has been spotted on the runway at both Alexander Wang and Miu Miu and is absolutely doable for a special occasion. If your client's hair is too short, you can even easily add extensions to create the braid as length is imperative for this style. Both fishtail and french braids are in style for the season but keep the style a little tousled for the romantic effect and make sure to start the braid at the neck rather than at the head. I could definitely see this look being ideal for a casual summer wedding if done right.
Another styling option, which would be great for a girl attending her prom, is the messy ballerina bun as seen at Bottega Veneta's Spring 2010 show (headband optional). Again, the idea is to rough up a traditional and stuffy hairstyle and infuse it with a certain subtle playfulness and movement, which keeps the style from being too child-like.
An offshoot of the ballerina bun is the top knot, which has been seen on hipsters the world over for a while now. This can be a casual look but also works great for more adventurous girls with a tougher personal style for prom or other festive occasions. Again, the perfection of these styles can be found in their imperfections, so the more texture the better. Also, where you position the updo is important as well. The top knot looks very current when it is directly on the top of the head. Dressier top knots and buns placed in a similar fashion were seen at a recent Lanvin show.


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The Jets still aren't talking.
Neither Rex Ryan nor owner Woody Johnson will address the media Wednesday, according to a team spokesman. No reason was given.
Ryan hasn't addressed the media since Sunday's loss in Buffalo and Johnson has talked publicly since the team was 3-6. Johnson released a five-paragraph statement Monday morning, firing GM Mike Tannenbaum and retaining Ryan.
Clearly, something fishy is going on.
If Ryan doesn't speak by Friday, the Jets will be in violation of the league's media policy. The policy, created in conjunction with the Pro Football Writers of America, states that the head coach and a team official (owner, GM, president, etc.) must be made available to the media during the week after the season ends.
What's going on at One Jets Drive? Two possibilities: Management is muzzling Ryan until a new GM is hired or Ryan is so ticked off at the current situation (Tannenbaum fired, Tony Sparano status, etc.) that he refuses to speak.
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Attacking obesity by shaming should be frowned upon
The more Jillian Michaels screams at us, the fatter we get. Michelle Obama is pulling up carrots in the garden and Dr. Oz is telling us to eat chia seeds, but we just aren't listening.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 42 percent of Americans will be obese by the year 2030, and 11 percent will be severely obese (more than 100 pounds overweight).
The news is enough to make you stress-eat a bowl of Cheetos. Imagine America digging out from under our national debt only to collapse because we're too doggone heavy to stand up.
According to a University of Washington study published in August, we also have a problem with denial. When participants reported for an annual weigh-in, they typically overinflated their previous year's weight, concluding that they had either lost or maintained their weight during the year. Whether intentional or not, the fudge factor prevented participants from acknowledging the scale's gradual upward creep.
All this weight is going to cost us. Just 24 percent of the optimal military-age population (age 17-24) currently meet the weight requirements to serve.
To summarize, we're gaining, we're in denial, and we're headed to the poor house.
Bioethicist Daniel Callahan might have a solution. In a paper published by the Hastings Center, Callahan, a former senior lecturer at Harvard's medical school, suggested the concept of "fat-shaming." He believes that obesity should be treated much like smoking.
Smokers are taxed and sent outside. They're bombarded with health warnings. On rainy days, they huddle pathetically under awnings. Such smoke-shaming may also be responsible for the current smoking rates – the lowest since the 1940s.
Callahan doesn't advocate bullying or offending, but he thinks it's a mistake to normalize unhealthy weight. The solution to the obesity problem lies in "somewhat coercive public health measures, mainly by government but also by the business community; childhood prevention programs; and social pressure on the overweight."
Callahan's social pressure idea is not going over that well, probably because society has been working diligently to stamp out bullying. Fat is the new f-word, after all.
Plus-size models are now mainstream. We've seen radiant, slightly lumpy Dove women smiling at us from glossy magazine pages. Large butts are all the rage, and "bootylicious" is now an actual word listed in the dictionary. But does it ultimately hurt society to glamorize potentially unhealthy people?
Personally, I cheered when the Dove women came on the scene. I love the anti-bullying campaigns. Hating your own body is a terrible, constant misery. Ask the girls lying in hospital beds, afraid to eat more than lettuce, or the girls who think they're too large to play a sport or go to the pool.
A fat epidemic is upon us, but this country put a man on the moon. I think we can come up with a better solution than "fat-shaming."
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Virgin Australia opens its first Lounge on the Gold Coast30/05/2012
Virgin Australia today opened its lounge at Gold Coast airport, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to the Gold Coast hub and enhancing travel to this important destination for both leisure and corporate guests.
Located at the southern end of the Gold Coast domestic terminal, the Virgin Australia lounge features an entry level reception area with a mezzanine level revealing sweeping views of the tarmac and Gold Coast hinterland.
The space stretches over 680m2, and has been designed to encapsulate Virgin Australia's contemporary look and feel, offering distinct areas to relax, refuel and work, including business facilities, entertainment options and a Luke Mangan designed buffet.
Designed by renowned architect Tim Greer from Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, the new Gold Coast Lounge is modelled on the refurbished Melbourne and Brisbane Lounges and continues the premium Virgin Australia lounge experience.
Virgin Australia General Manager, Product, Alison Chalmer said the Gold Coast was a renowned leisure destination and an increasingly important market for corporate travellers and the lounge has been designed to appeal to both needs.
"We are delighted to open our first ever lounge at Gold Coast Airport, which will enable us to provide a first-rate airport experience for business and leisure Guests."
Ms. Chalmer said the addition of the new lounge was a natural step forward in the airline's commitment to the Gold Coast and south-east Queensland region.
"Virgin Australia has been operating flights to the Gold Coast for more than 10 years, and is the only airline to offer Business Class to the Gold Coast with more than 150 domestic and international return flights to the region each week.
The new lounge will be a welcome addition and enhancement to the travel experience for our frequent flyer and business Guests," Ms. Chalmer said.
The Hon Jann Stuckey MP, Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games believes Virgin Australia's new lounge will enhance the travel experience of tourists to the Gold Coast.
"I congratulate Virgin Australia on its commitment to the Gold Coast, with the addition of the new Lounge at our airport.
"This Lounge will add to the overall travel experience and help cement our image as a premier tourist destination.
"Tourism is one of the Newman Government's four economic pillars, and we are working hard every day to grow the industry."
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Even for a professional attorney, going in front of a judge can be scary.
So imagine what it must have been like for the members of the Heritage High School Mock Trial Team — mostly sophomores — who prosecuted a pretend murder case in front of real District Judge J. Mark Hannen on Feb. 25.
"Both teams had a lot of courage," Hannen said after the students wrapped up their case against the defense team from Aurora Central.
The Heritage team — the only one in Littleton — was one of 17 competing in the regional competition hosted by the Colorado Bar Association last weekend. Although held entirely in a courtroom at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial, and marked by the formal decorum of a real trial, underneath ran the current of a full-on sporting event, complete with intense players, nervous parents, proud coaches, a running time clock and fierce competition.
Barbara Bolen, HHS business teacher, said the kids work hard all year to prepare, coached by volunteer attorneys Suzanne Staiert and Bob Bruce.
"It helps kids to really think on their feet," said Bolen. "With technology, they've lost some of that. ... Kids don't communicate as well anymore."
The kids know the facts of the case in advance, but not whether they will be the prosecution or the defense, nor what the other side might throw at them. It was a tough case — no murder weapon and very little other evidence, not even a body. While jurors (volunteers from the legal community) didn't have to render a verdict, they did critique the presentation, calling it "emotional" and "professional."
Charlie Garascha added "theatrical" to the list — indeed, the presentation was equal parts criminal law, forensic science and dramatic acting. Garascha drove all the way from Pueblo to see his grandson, Ian Nueman, play the role of prosecuting attorney. He said the experience has been great for his grandson's self-esteem and ability to think extemporaneously.
"It's very important to achieve something, get to the goal and get a pat on the back," said Garascha. "It's also a chance for us all to see what the law is like. It seems like people are losing faith in the process, but the law keeps us from being primitives."
Team member Kenzie Knight said the experience has expanded her view of the world, and she's now considering law as a profession. Although she and Nueman and their teammates Lizzi Stephani, EvanAnn Boose, Sam Anderson and Jackson Kilpatrick didn't get to advance to state, Knight said she was pleased with their performance.
"It's a compliment that we went up against the kids we did, because they're really good," she said.
Stephani scored a personal victory Saturday, earning recognition as an "Outstanding Witness" in her role as an investigator.
"I worked hard, and I really maximized my potential in the time I was allotted to learn the part," she said.
An Arapahoe High School student, Stephani just joined the HHS students last week after calling the CBA in search of a team. She'd heard about mock trial through her involvement in speech and debate, and she thought it would be a good opportunity to explore her interest in law.
"I learned you have to get all your ducks in a row, and ask the right questions that you know won't be objected to," she said.


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Rangers Rally Past Blue Jackets, 3-1, On Three-Goal Third
Jim Cerny
In a game played with playoff implications and playoff-like intensity Friday night in Columbus, the Rangers rallied past the Blue Jackets 3-1, scoring all three of their goals in the third period. The win lifted New York past Columbus into third place in the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have 80 points, while the Blue Jackets remain stuck on 78.
Though Rick Nash was a constant force for the Rangers in his return to Columbus--leading the team with seven shots on goal and totaling seven penalty minutes--where he starred for ten seasons before being traded to New York in the summer of 2012, it was another former Blue Jacket--Derick Brassard--who scored the game-winning goal for the visitors.
Brassard provided the Rangers their first lead of the game when his backhand shot from the side of the net banked off Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and into the cage at the 11:31 mark of the third period. The goal was his third in two games, and 16th of the season. Upon scoring it Brassard hurled himself into the glass behind the Blue Jackets net in joyful celebration.
"This is why we play hockey, for these types of games," explained Brassard in the postgame dressing room. "Everything was great tonight. I really enjoyed it. When I scored that goal I didn't know what to do. I was just really excited, especially with the game on the line."
Anton Stralman picked up the primary assist on Brassard's goal, his second helper of the night against his former team.
Carl Hagelin scored his 17th goal into an empty-net with 38.7 seconds to play in the third period to ice the road victory.
Henrik Lundqvist out-dualed Bobrovsky between the pipes in a battle pitting the last two Vezina Trophy winners. Lundqvist, who was forced to be at his best in the third period, finished with 25 saves; while Bobrovsky--who kept his team in the game, especially during the first two periods as the Rangers moved to a 22-11 shots advantage at one point in the contest--stopped 29 of 32 shots in defeat.
"Everybody knew what these two points meant to both teams," defenseman Ryan McDonagh offered after the game. "We did a really good job of maintaining our focus, playing to our strengths, and didn't get sidetracked.Obviously it got physical and we responded well. This was a huge two points."
After more than 41 minutes of scoreless play, the Blue Jackets drew first blood on the scoreboard when Nick Foligno intercepted an errant Benoit Pouliot pass and proceeded to beat Lundqvist high over the blocker just 1:12 into the third period. However as the Columbus crowd continued to celebrate, Derek Stepan answered right back 44 seconds later to tie the game, 1-1.
McDonagh circled behind the Columbus net and fed into the slot where Stepan snapped his 14th goal through Bobrovsky's pads at 1:56. Considering the circumstances and the importance of this game, Stepan's goal was one of the most clutch goals scored by the Rangers all of this season.
As he was often during his ten-year tenure in Columbus, Nash was the focal point of much of what happened at Nationwide Arena Friday. Nash was booed lustily when he was announced as part of the Rangers starting lineup and even more so when he carried the puck up ice and fired a shot on Bobrovsky during his second shift of the game. He then received a standing ovation when a classy video celebrating his time in Columbus was shown on the videoboard during the first television timeout. And when he very nearly scored a goal late in the second period and followed by starting an on-ice melee, Nash was booed louder than ever, and with more venom this time.
"This had a big-time playoff atmosphere," Nash said afterwards. "Give credit to them, but we showed up and got the job done. The two points were huge, really huge."
The wild sequence began with Nash powering up right wing with three minutes to play in the second, charging hard to the net, colliding with Bobrovsky as the puck slid over the goal line for what appeared to be the first goal of the game. However the referee immediately waved off the apparent goal, claiming incidental contact from Nash forced the puck out of Bobrovsky's clutches and into the net.
As the referee waved his arms, Bobrovsky pointed his stick at Nash and the former Blue Jackets captain responded by shoving the Columbus goalie in the chest, setting off a wild melee in which all ten skaters and Bobrovsky grappled on the ice. When it was all said and done, with seemingly everyone inside the sold-out arena on their feet, New York's Nash and Chris Kreider were sent to the box for roughing minors while only Artem Anisimov was penalized for the Blue Jackets.
The Rangers killed off the Columbus power play, with Nash flying out of the penalty box and recording two shots on goal immediately afterwards.
The spotlight remained on Nash when the third period started as he got tied up with Matt Calvert at the opening faceoff, and then the two finally dropped the gloves and fought at center ice with Nash popping Calvert's helmet off with a stiff right hand 12 seconds into the period.
"Rick, he showed great leadership tonight," said Brassard. "He showed emotion, character, and when he fought in the third period our whole bench was standing up and he gave us such a boost. I think Rick really competed hard tonight and gave us a big lift."
The Nash-Calvert fight was just part of what was an extremely emotional and physical night for both teams. Pouliot and Derek Mackenzie dropped the gloves 11:42 into the first period, moments after John Moore had his head hammered into the boards on an unpenalized hit thrown by the Blue Jackets' Blake Comeau. Moore briefly tried to return to the game, but after a couple of shifts he was shut down for the rest of the night with an unspecified injury.
The Rangers can not rest on their laurels after this big win as they are right back in action Saturday night when they skate against the Devils in Newark


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On Nov. 17, a year's work for Kathleen Truman and Dottie Grimes was rewarded with their newly published book, Castle Valley, Emery County, Utah. This book focuses on the diverse beauty of the Emery County area.
"There are so many interesting and beautiful things and places in Emery County, that it was very difficult to hold the book to 35 pages," said Grimes. She was responsible for the delayout of the new book.
"We wanted to tell the story of Emery County in a way that whether a person was a visitor or a resident of Emery County, this book would be of interest to them," said Truman, who was the book's editor.
This new book is divided into three parts, Our Towns, Our Deserts, and Our Mountains. Grimes and Truman have told the story of each part in pictures and histories, from the original settlers to the events of today. The book is an interesting blend of the past and the present.
The project began when a grant was received from the Eccles foundation that required the projects to promote and preserve the culture and heritage of Emery County. Along with Grimes and Truman, Shirley Spears of the Emery County Archives and Jan Petersen of the Museum of the San Rafael have worked on several projects from the grant.
Together, these ladies have funded an afghan that is decorated with images of the rock art found in the area, a cowboy poetry book, entitled Cowboy Poetry from the San Rafael which features local artists, and they have several more projects in mind. Their next project will be a pictorial and history of the barns and outbuildings in Emery County.
Proceed from the sales of the projects go to fund the ongoing projects and the Folk Art Festival. Both of the books, the rock art afghan, many porcelain Indians dolls and many more treasures made by local artisans can be purchased in the Museum of the San Rafael. "These items would make wonderful Christmas gifts," said Petersen.


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Headshots August 23rd
Thomas Drance
August 23 2011 11:00AM
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Mid-Day Headshots is a CanucksArmy feature where we round up the freshest Canucks news including funny gifs, awesome videos, cool photos and interesting links. If you've written a Canucks blog-post and want it to be featured here, e-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Ed Willes describes the scene at Rick Rypien's funeral, and talks to Mike Gillis about the teams opportunity to tell Rypien's story, and shed light on mental illness.
BarryMelroseRocks.com blogger "Loser Domi" bravely talks about Rypien's mental illness in the context of her own battles with depression. I'm very much convinced that our "closed" cultural attitude as regards depression is a major stumblingblock in the effort to treat the illness - so this is important stuff.
Lil' Wayne shouted out Rick Rypien at a recent concert in Montreal. Well played Weezy, well played.
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Copper and Blue takes a look at the Futures Market for next years Cup Winner. The Canucks are favoured, but they're a terrible value bet at 6 to 1. I like the Sharks at 12-1, the Rangers at 40-1 and Buffalo at 30-1 (as value-bets, not as actual cup winners).
This five year old kid has memorized the call of the Canucks-Blackhawks game seven overtime... I'm impressed that he properly pronounced Hjalmarrsson and also, by how much better he is at this play-by-play thing than Jim Hughson:
August 23 2011, 11:33AM
Really? The Rangers and the Sabres? The best value bets would be in the cities that aren't traditional hockey powerhouses. A lot of Rangers and Sabres fans place bets on their teams regardless of the odds. I think St. Louis at 40/1 are better odds, and I think you'd get more value out of Tampa at 12/1.
Also, what are the futures odds for making the playoffs? I'd toss in $10 for Florida.
I never thought that your blog would actually make me salivate.
Seeing that the Canucks are favored to win the cup makes me smile and anxious for the season to start. I believe it can happen.
the Canucks have been favoured to win the cup the past 3 seasons...


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I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
Today is the 12/12/12 and in 2 hours (here) it will be 12/12/12 12:12pm and 12 secs Now, how often does that happen?
Merry Snowy Christmas
Love & Peace to the World
Wondering what will happen on Friday at hospital..
Merry Christmas to all...
Is anyone else having trouble with the forum or is it just me? I'm not getting the e-mail notifications instantly, like before they switched servers and lately the side arrows, you know the ones that move the page up and down or left and right blink all the time.
Merry Snowy Christmas
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Anyone but me miss Haku. I always thought that he had such a cool kekkai genkai, lol get it cool hahahaha. Ok enough of lame jokes so vote for what you think.
Yes, I thought he was a awesome character.
No, the little sh-male creeped me out
I'm apathetic, I don't really care
Who's Haku?(vote this and u deserve to be slapped)
Anyone but me miss Haku. I always thought that he had such a cool kekkai genkai, lol get it cool hahahaha. Ok enough of lame jokes so vote for what you think.
I miss Haku, he was a nice and cute kid, maybe Ino could fell in love for him don't you think???
Haku was great, he was turning out to be a really great character with a troubled past and intense feelings when Kakashi came along and was all like,
"Hey, that girls kinda cu...te.... HEY, THATS NOT A GIRL! CHIDORIII!!!!!!"*
*Note: this may or may not have actually happened.
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly.
- Winston Churchill.
Don't tell me now the people are unsatisfied bringing back to life Orochimaru, now people wants also Haku?
If villains never end dying, Naruto will be eternal :S
I miss Haku... =/ He was uber, at least would have been now if he had lived and continued to train. =O
Haku and Kimimaro should've lived
Haku specially he still is in my top 5 favorite characters in Naruto.
I enjoy playing him in the video games he's fast and a combo demon.
I don't want Orichimaru back to life specially since he's not totally gone anyways. But yeah I want Haku back, an awesome showdown would be Haku vs. Kimimaru.
who's haku?
Just kidding... :laugh
the character really didn't matter to me, he was just filler character used to develop a bond between everyone.
I voted Who's Haku?(vote this and u deserve to be slapped) since I found it funny that you included it.
It's just the Metroid series remade for the Xbox crowd.
However Samus Aran is now some unknown low ranking military personal.
Also the space pirates worship some giant doomsday hula hoop machine.
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