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Vintage Flame
January 11 2012 11:24AM
Your Calgary Flames are currently mired in a battle with mediocrity, and the experts are suggesting that The Flaming C needs to win at least 27 of their remaining 39 games to qualify for a playoff berth. No easy feat, but I'm here to tell you, chums, that the picture isn't as bleak as it seems. Thanks to the extended road trip forced upon the team due to the lending out our fabled Saddledome to Hockey Canada and the World Juniors, the Flames will rock the Dome for 23 of those aforementioned 39 games. Couple that with the 11-5-2 record the team has compiled here in CGY, an impossible task now seems…well, very implausible, but hey…never tell me the odds
Considering the majority of the remaining games will be played on home ice, it would be good practice to make the Saddledome a hard place to play. For opposing teams rolling through Calgary, they have to be made aware that they're in for nothing short of a war. Fear should strike their hearts. Bottom line, this doesn't happen right now, in large part thanks to what can only be defined as an apathetically mute fan base, and, let's face it, the least effective goal song in the entire league.
We can't amplify the crowds without a massive culture shift in the city, and that takes more time and mind control than a simple blogger is able to influence. Goal songs, that friends, is an attainable goal.
As you can see from the table above, the Flames have had a harder time scoring goals as compared to last year; even more so within the confines of the Saddledome, pretty much one full goal per home game. Why has this happened? What statistical analysis could explain a team going from 7th in NHL scoring last year, to 26th in the league this year? This is the question that prompted the discussion between BoL, Arik and VF on twitter; and after about an hour, all drew the same conclusion.
The Calgary Flames goal song sucks!
For those of you who aren't aware, "Barbara Streisand" by Duck Sauce is the current melody of choice by Saddledome brain trust, a song that evokes such raw emotion as "Why?" And "Really... THIS SONG?" So we need a new one. What does it mean to be THE goal song? What provisos force your hand in selecting one? It's something I struggled with, because whatever I would choose will realistically be diametrically opposite to whatever bubble gum fluff that does get selected. This is because a hockey game is a family setting, and whatever gets voted in should be accessible to even your 6 year old daughter who still loves her some Dora. So that becomes a challenge; a lot of songs usually sacrifice something interesting when the desired outcome is accessibility (Like, for example, HAVE YOU HEARD "BARBARA STREISAND"?) We're throwing that element out the window, because we like our ideas better.
In collaboration, Vintage Flame from FlamesNation, Along with Book of Loob and Arik from Matchsticks & Gasoline, have set forth to pick two songs each, which we feel are worthy of the illustrious title of Calgary Flames Goal Song. Defining what makes a song THE song is the key in this assignment, and has admittedly been difficult for BoL to come to terms with, given the number of variables to take into consideration. Basically we're going to let him ramble on for a bit and hopefully he makes his mind up somewhere along the way. With all legal and ethical disclaimers implied, we'll kick things off with the blog prophet himself; take it away BoL.
My first option was "Sleep Now In The Fire" by Rage Against the Machine. At first glance, it's got everything you need. It's a hard, driving, punishing song that, when played over a powerful PA system like the ones you'd find at, for example, A HOCKEY ARENA, just destroys you. It's also rife with strong fire imagery, and seeing as this is your Calgary Flames, that really makes a strong case. But this song is somewhat limited due to the political overtones that Rage is known for, and the average parent who has brought their child to the game might, MIGHT be a touch miffed at this song. Now, truthfully, the goal song is not going to be on for very long, and would very likely only loop the chorus "hey, hey, sleep now in the fire", which on its own is pretty innocuous, but hey, if you can give anyone something to complain about, they're going to do it.
Another choice I wanted was "Fire" by Arthur Brown. This one is quirky, IT'S CALLED FIRE, the relative obscurity of Arthur Brown is pretty delicious, and I just flat out like it. The song begins with Brown yelling "I AM THE GOD OF HELLFIRE, AND I BRING YOU FIRE!" which is absolutely the most badass thing I've ever heard. The only problem is, this is basically an organ driven 60's pop song the rest of the way, and while it is, I assure you, 100% awesome, it's kind of got the same cheesy appeal that "Barbara Streisand" does, so to pick this song misses the point a little bit in my estimation. Which is why the song I REALLY wanted to use was, "Hellfire" by Cunninlynguists; which samples the opening of the song and puts a sick beat to it that the Cunninlynguists then rhyme over top of. It's brilliant. It's the one song I wanted over all other songs, but unfortunately, Calgary is just not a hip hop town. It probably never will be, so this song is not about to get the crowd pumped up, and any momentum sustained from a goal is short lived. If we were a hip hop town, I guarantee you we'd find a way to get "CGY" by local product Dragon Fli Empire played at every game, as this song based on its own merits should be an anthem in this town anyway. Why you gotta like the country music so much Calgary???
VF: So... are those your choices? No of course not. Carry on then.
BoL: So where did I end up? Well, my first choice is "Firestarter" by The Prodigy. It's got it all: metaphoric fire, a strong bass line, it's fairly recognizable; it's driving and can illicit fear without being offensive or vulgar. And it's repetitive enough to get stuck in your head but not be annoying. It's a song that builds momentum as it goes along, a trait you want to resound in the Flames after scoring a goal.
While songs that have burning or flaming imagery in them undoubtedly make a strong case, I didn't want to limit my choices to pieces that only included them. In the end, you want your goal song to be strong, up-tempo, and to be able to evoke some kind of positive emotional response from the listener. In the end, you want it to be interesting. When I want interesting, I usually turn to one of my favourite bands, TV on the Radio, which is what I've done here. My second choice is "Wolf Like Me", which, while not being about you wanting to set anything on fire, alludes to a pack-like mentality of hunters, in this case wolves, which when you think about it, is the sort of trait you want to see in your local hockey team. We want the Flames to be hunters. We want the Flames to howl, and we want to howl with them. I think this song paints that picture beautifully, not to mention it's sounds great over an arena PA, and, if nothing else, it's got a link to our good friend Jarome Iginla (Dion Phaneuf and Jordan Eberle, but I choose to ignore that), as it was featured in a Nike commercial for Team Canada during The Olympics. The commercialization of TV on the Radio broke my heart at the time, but I'm over it now, and I want Duck Sauce gone.
Arik: I don't subscribe to the theory that goal songs need to be directly related to the team. Sure, they probably shouldn't be blatantly conflicting (like Ice Ice Baby would be for Calgary), but for the most part, I find that the style and sound (excited and catchy- think Chelsea Dagger) are much more important than a reference to a team name. "Something To Brag About" by Deer Tick is my first choice. It's rock and roll, it's proud, and it's the right amount of catchy. Not to mention the name of the song is "Something to Brag About", which, for this team, is pretty much any goal scored. Ignoring the annoying intro, the song is pretty energetic without being all "yelly". Add in a hint of western vibe, and you have a perfect song for Calgary.
"I Want You So Hard" by The Eagles of Death Metal is my second choice. Like the first one, its rock and roll and it's damn catchy. It's also got a pretty celebratory vibe and the lyric of "The boy's bad news" which is really just terrific when you think about it fitting in after any Calgary player scores. It's also a terrific song for yelling along to drunkenly, which I'm pretty sure is about 90% of the criteria needed, right?
VF: I have to admit, this is something I've been thinking about for quite awhile and have even discussed with some of the other writers at FlamesNation. The first song that had come to mind had always been Sloan's "Money City Maniacs". I'm a sucker for Canadian music, and the first 45 seconds of this song would make for a pretty kick ass goal song. There is something about that siren firing up at the beginning; it's like okay everyone... it's time to crank this thing up. The key to any goal song is the energy it produces in the fans that can be used by the players, right? Last time I checked, sirens got people's attention.
"FIRE" by Raghav was my next option for the new goal song. I actually hadn't heard the song until last week when I was at one of the WJC games. The song came on, and a fan beside me had said, "Now why don't the Flames use this song?" Good question, I think. The song has an upbeat energy that is going to grab the fans attention. After all, your team just scored a goal; you probably want to build on that energy before the fans go back to their iPads and Blackberry's. I think this would be an excellent choice for the Flames new goal song. "Fire" has an obvious correlation to the local hockey club; take a listen to the song because what really grabbed my attention was how the lyrics seem to gel with situations leading to goals, and the reactions from the fans.
As I listened a few times to it, I kept coming back to the energy I thought it provided. The one issue I had with it was the fact that goal songs typically aren't very long clips, or are more looped instrumentals; so if that was more the case with Raghav, then I'd really like to see the Flames use it to come onto the ice at the start of each period. One added bonus is that Raghav is an artist from Calgary; the Flames are already such strong members of the community, what's a better demonstration than to show support for a local musician.
"BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE" by The Used is one I'm going to have thrown in for good measure just to offset the chance of relegating "Fire". It's not the traditional version by the Talking Heads, which would be a suitable choice for me as well, but it is an interesting rendition that brings more of a raw energy to the crowd if used when the Flames score. I like this song because of what it suggests and the lyrics could easily become catchy to the fans that would have them singing, if not yelling "Burning down the House", along with the song after each goal. Imagine the possible fan participation and interaction if the Flames could manage to run up the score on someone in the Dome. Could it be the next "Chelsea Dagger"?
Well there you have it. You might love our choices. You might hate them and think the three of us are completely off our rockers, and you're correct in thinking that way, but I think we can all agree that all of our choices are better than that goddamn Barbara Streisand.
January 11 2012, 11:38AM
Shot Down In Flames by AC/DC was the perfect song. I died a little when they replaced it :(
January 11 2012, 11:59AM
Who's the smart-alec that voted for Ducksauce?
I know other teams use it, but I always thought Motorheads "The game" was a good intro song. If not for the fact some would find it offensive, I'd love to hear Godsmack's "Cry like a bitch" as our intro...just to get the smack going with the other team's fans.
Let's face it...just about anything would be better than Barbara Streisand for a goal song...unless it was a song actually sung by Babs.
Is anyone else bothered by the fact that the Flames scored 6 goals on 14 shots? I know, a win is a win and it's even better we got 6 goals (which means we had to listen to that damned song 6 times). It's the 14 shots that has me worried. Do you right it off as a one time thing or do recall the effort from last Thursday and start to wonder if something needs to be addressed?
January 11 2012, 12:06PM
is this a real post or a parody/"ha-ha i'm being a jerk" post ? cause i actually LIKE barbra streisand as a goal song but you don't allow me to listen to it here (aka: compare/contrast). it's better than the disco inferno of ol'. and GOOD LORD it's SOOO much better than the raghav option you've prsented. less light rock in the dome, not more please and thank you...
i think if you're going to be serious about this, you should point out exactly which 10 second segment of the song should be played post-goal.
i like the idea of a canadian band, but why not take it one step further and give us a CALGARY group ? the dudes, for example, would be stellar (first ten seconds here): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUrgWFqU_8E (plus, danny vacon is a canadian treasure).
**footnote: we all know that after a bourque goal, we should get "the swedish chef" and that after a giordano goal we should get "do it like a G.O." and the fuldans should go forever for iggy.
January 11 2012, 12:07PM
thinking about that dudes track a little more and want to point out that it makes you kinda wanna dance in your seat and clap and stuff. which makes it sortof stellar.
can it take on the winner of your poll ?
January 11 2012, 12:37PM
I would vote for anything that starts with "I am the GOD OF HELL FIRE, and I bring you FIRE!" Too bad that isn't an option.
We do need a new song, but how about a few more reasons to play said song....
Fell asleep during Pats show last night but did I hear correctly that the poster on the wall leading to the ice says "Every Game Matters"? This is the team motto??? This is what the Flames see just before they take to the ice??? Wow, hard to be more inspiring than that unless you go with
"Remember to look both ways before crossing the blue line." or "Let others play too. Try to pass the puck to everybody." or "Everyone try really hard. We might win this one. And if we do, we can be at .500! "
NO, the genius who came up with "Every Game Matters" is correct. Most inspiring words of all time for a mediocre hockey club. Wow. Unbelievable. WTF.
January 11 2012, 01:04PM
I dont know why the poll doesnt have an 'other' option.
January 11 2012, 01:05PM
Actually, WI post is pretty good. Less light rock, not more. And Do It Like A G.O. is what I listen to in my car anyways.
Well if you're looking with songs that you can adapt the meaning to suit the Flames then how 'bout:
Papa Roach - Burn [chorus] Don't try to deny it You cannot hide it Ill be ignited When I get to watch you burn Burn Burn I wanna watch you burn Burn Burn I wanna watch you burn You're gonna get what you deserve I wanna watch you burn
The Sucker Punch mashup/remake of I want it all Queen Feat. Armageddon Aka Geddy
Where the tag line kinda goes... I want it all and I want it right now
or if you're just looking for tunes with a catchy melody that the fans will chant, then how 'bout...
Shinedown - diamond eyes [chorus] Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM! One push is all you'll need Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM! A fist first philosophy Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM! We watch with wounded eyes Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM! So I hope you recognize
I'm on the front line Don't worry I'll be fine the story is just beginning I say goodbye to my weakness so long to the regret and now I see the world through diamond eyes
Dog Days are Over Florence & the Machine [chorus] The dog days are over The dog days are done The horses are coming So you better run
Run fast for your mother run fast for your father Run for your children for your sisters and brothers Leave all your love and your longing behind you Can't carry it with you if you want to survive
The dog days are over The dog days are done Can you hear the horses 'Cause here they come
My choice would be New Noise by Refused. Hell, they even have people cheering in the song, so it just screams of a song to get people going, whether after a goal or after finishing dinner.
January 11 2012, 02:34PM
I always assumed the choice of Barbara Streisand for the Flames' goal song was as sort of a taunt to annoy opponents when they score, like Chelsea Dagger for the Hawks.
January 11 2012, 03:09PM
@ Smudged
How about Shinedown's "Sound of Madness". I like the opening for that, but would be better as an intro. Just remembered a worse goal song than Barbara Streisand but don't know the actual name of the song but we all know it. The one the Roughnecks used last year and that they gave to Team Canada during the Juniors. I HATE that song cause it sticks in your brain.
I highly doubt everyone will be happy with any song that is used. I figure to odds of that happening are roughly 56,189,391 to 1. Would that be pretty accurate VF?
Be better VF...be better
My problem with Barbra Streisand is that its really only just the same two-bar verse. Repeating. For up to a minute and sum. It gets old. Fast.
If you've been fortunate enough to attend a four of five goal game, you'll start to get annoyed.
Fuldans is an absolute gem and should be played outright for every Iginla goal straight away.
January 11 2012, 05:11PM
I would have voted for the Arthur Brown tune "I AM THE GOD OF HELLFIRE" had it been on the list. Could be a good one if mixed properly for a short goal song. Of course I was growing up in that era....sigh
With that said I think the song by Deer Tick could get some legs.
I'm with everyone who doesn't get why AC DC's "Shot Down in Flames" got mothballed either. Makes no sense.
I still have no idea why they replaced "Shot Down In Flames". If there ever was a perfect song it is that one. I think that you should stick to rock not dance music, dance gets old too fast. If they don't want ACDC how about The Hives - Tick Tick Boom.
January 11 2012, 06:00PM
What is this, a democracy? (vote aside)
Go write your own blogs if you want to pick different options :)
That said, valid points. I reject them all.
January 11 2012, 06:05PM
Goal song nominee: Tub Thumping by Chumbawumba
@Bob in the Abbey
Yup that's a great choice too! You're right about the intro. Great strong beat. Good lyrics too.
Here's links to the first two choices I listed in my earlier post. My bad for not including them.
http://t.co/3pzhb6Yl - Papa Roach - Burn
http://youtu.be/eRX2bx3LHkw - Queen I want it all mashup
January 11 2012, 06:58PM
Under NO circumstances should The Used's cover of Burning Down the House be on the table before the original. The Talking Heads' version (the original) is bad ass and would make an excellent choice.. Maybe I'm getting old but that emo cover isn't half as rowdy and it's mixed weird.
January 11 2012, 07:50PM
CANNIBAL CORPSE babyyyy.
I vote for this Metallica Cover "No Remorse" performed by Cannibal Corpse.
Anyone who loves heavy metal/death metal should watch this:
So...how about we go with Ode to Joy! Beethoven's 9th, absolutely perfect! Right?
January 11 2012, 10:03PM
Since every team seems to use the exact same powerplay song, I think the Flames should take a page out of the Blackhawks' book and use a Fratellis track as their goal song. Not "Chelsea Dagger", but "Flathead". Just as catchy, if not catchier, and it would definitely get the crowd going nuts after a goal.
I am the total opposite on this and I am old.
The original is 80s. Don't get me wrong, it has its place. But good song or not, it has a soft feel to it. Like a lot of 80s music. If you are going for the happy, fun and quirky feeling after a goal. Ok...
I like the words in the song, the theme in it and when I heard the strong version from the Used, I was like wow! Now that song has balls and some serious edge to it.
It has a a hard edge I like. It got my vote and as much I am ok with the Talking Heads song in general, I would not support such a throw back for a goal song.
Just my take...
January 11 2012, 11:49PM
they're actually called ducksauce? wtf?
Never a good idea to open this topic up for public comment/debate.
Rage against the Machine? the prodigy? their music sucks so bad. it sucks so so badly. they were awful in the 90's and it's not any better 10-15 years later. Both those bands should go fade away from the collective memory and never be heard from again, much like that other god awful band the flames used to play, evenesence.
the worst thing the flames could do is rely on a hand full of people to choose a song that is 'cool'.
just play some AC/DC song with the word fire or flames in it and call it a day. It's a hockey game, not a show.
How do you think we ended up with ducksauce in the first place?
January 12 2012, 08:00AM
Another thought for the Flames goal song...if they're being particularly aggressive, would be the chorus of Alice Cooper's "No more Mr. Nice Guy!"
I love the idea of contributing to the Oilers as well. When they score maybe play "Oops I did it again." I think for their intro it would be fitting to hear "Loser" by Beck...or is that too obvious??
January 12 2012, 10:01AM
Loser would be awesome as their opening period song.
How about "Get a haircut and get a real job" by George Thorogood?
Great suggestion...but maybe Edmonton Council wants that one for the City Anthem.
January 12 2012, 10:52AM
Why not just cut out the "I am the God of hellfire, and I bring you fire" and kick into 'Firestarter' by The Prodigy?
I'm sure that vocal sample alone would be enough to get under the skin of any opposing player.


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E.A Implements Adaptive A.I
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Release: Friday, August 14th
Platforms: XBox 360, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Wii, PSP
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Official Announcement: EA's Madden NFL 10 Kicks Off Season on August 14th
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01-28 Everything You See on Sunday, See it in Madden By Ian Cummings. A mission statement of sorts.
02-01 Madden NFL 10: First Look by Ian Cummings, introduction to Procedural Awareness.
02-06 All optional onscreen data is off by default- Weapon icons and all other informational overlays except for the score bug are now OFF by default
02-09 Madden NFL 10 Player Ratings- A New Philosophy by Donny Moore, a discussion on the new direction for player ratings in M10
02-16 Quick Madden NFL 10 Update by Ian Cummings, two new ratings added to Madden 10; Half sacks and assists
2-23 Improvements to QB Play by Ian Cummings, explains Layered Blending for getting passes off under pressure, new QB ratings, new landing zone
03-02 DB/WR Interaction by Ian Cummings, the addition of defensive assignments, improvements in route and coverage animations, jostling, and improved press play
03-18 AFL Throwbacks to be included in Madden 10
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03-16 Player Momentum in Madden NFL 10 by Ian Cummings, discusses turn rates while running at full speed and animations to deal with change of direction.
03-23 Fight for Every Yard by Peter Moore, a brief discussion on the direction of Madden in general, and the first Madden 10 screen shot.
03-24 NCAA Football 10: Pocket Protection by Russell Kiniry, a discussion of line play in Tiburon's 2010 football titles. Verified by Ian to be in Madden 10.
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* Ian Cummings has indicated that blocking and general OL/DL interaction is a priority this year. Strong possibility of seeing the branching animation system will be expanded to include line moves.
* Time has been set aside in February specifically for tuning the effect of player height and weight on what happens in-game.
* "Pileups" in short yardage situations are something they are "looking into", but there are potential pitfalls they have encountered before (large groups of players locked in animation make it easier for the back to simply break outside and have a free run at the endzone). It's possible using branching animations could create a better environment for this.
* The infamous jumping spin animation that so often plays for both the receiver and the defensive back at the same time has been removed from the game. Some others have as well, and EA is considering a blog specifically to explain which animations have been removed and why.
* The large names on jerseys issue has been fixed.
* Due to time constraints, it is unclear whether the probowl in franchise mode will be moved to the appropriate week.
* Ian Cummings has claimed massive graphical upgrades.
* Phil Frazier has indicated the possibility of either an in-game play editor similar to LegacyGen, or a far more powerful play editor that would be web based and export to your PSN/XBL account
* 2010 Score bug will be on the bottom of the screen
* Per Donny Moore- addressing issues with QBs disappearing by the third round, is confident rookie salaries will be more realistic in '10, imported NCAA draft classes will be addressed (tuning incoming class conversions)
* Madden IQ tests will return, mostly unchanged.
* Both announcers will return with newly recorded material.
* There is a strong possibility the "Lead Blocker Control" will be removed for Madden 10.
* Accelerated clock, refs and chain gang on the field, classic control setting are all tentatively confirmed. In other words, 3rd parties have "confirmed" this information, but I don't yet have it from the horse's mouth.
* Ian Cummings has mentioned working on AI as he was doing so. Specific fixes he was working on was cleaning up the code so it's less of a headache to work on, fixing the AIs tendency to call a time out after no-huddling, and punting from the 35 yard line. There were other fixes deemed "secret"
* The base chance of a player biting on play action will be determined by the success of the team running the ball, weighted toward YPC, and situation (no biting on 3rd and 25). That base chance will be modified by an opposed stat check between the QB and RBs Play Action ratings and the defensive players Play Recognition rating.
* An AI bug has been fixed that caused the CPU to call timeouts in situations advantageous to its opponent.
* All coaches in Franchise mode have been re-rated and been set to act more true-to-life in terms of how they act on 4th down, specifically related to fakes and going for it.
* Per twitter, Ian seems to have made it his personal mission to fix QB sneaks. He's also stated that the FB dive problem has been solved.
* Donny Moore has stated that salary cap increases are being retuned in franchise mode and are, at the time of his statement, were in fact increasing too little. Player salaries are being retuned to fall in line with this, but ultimately it means no more ridiculous cap room figures.
* Ian Cummings mentioned that a new system was added for in-game stat banners in Madden 09 that is bearing fruit for '10. Adding new stat graphics for in-game presentation.
* Per Donny Moore; the Elusiveness rating has received a major overhaul for non-ball carrying positions, especially defensive players. This means that quick players who aren't especially experienced carrying the ball, such as CB, will not be nearly as good at duck under/slippery moves (left right twitchiness, that's agility, or juke, that's juke) wont feel like Barry Sanders anymore. Furthermore, the elusiveness rating across the board has been tuned down to better emphasize the true tackle breakers and reduce the dominance of high-speed runners.
3-18: Per Ian, player stances can now be overridden from their default position entry on a per-play basis. Hense, an outside linebacker can be placed into a 3-point stance in a 3-4 play for hybrid teams such as the Ravens.
3-18: The following teams will be 3-4 teams in Madden 10: Dolphins, Jets, Patriots, Ravens, Steelers, Browns, Chargers, Broncos, Chiefs (More than likely), 49ers, Cardinals, Packers, Cowboys
3-18 Hammond and Collinworth recorded new audio together, rather than in separate sessions.
3-22 Ian stated that the mini-games will likely no longer be used for progression and injury rehab in franchise mode anymore.
3-25 Ian has stated that the deep passing game is going to be far more varied, with more variables taken into account. Likely, Deep Accuracy will play a large role, along with the defender's coverage rating. Great cover corners will be able to slow down fast receivers, but for lesser corners, being matched up with significantly greater speed will hurt. Much more information available in this thread.
3-30 via twitter, Ian confirmed that there will be a greater degree of risk involved with the Hit Stick
3-31 Press release makes vague mentions of dragging players, pile-on-fumbles, and "new animation technology".
4-4 According to Ian, the affect of Procedural Awareness post play was surprising to the team. The players looking at one another, looking down as they hopped over a fallen opponent, gave the game more life than they anticipated.
4-4 Due to CPU considerations, referees do not have the same awareness as players, however, they will follow their assigned targets. The line judge will follow the ball carrier, the head ref will watch the trenches, etc.
4-4 Camera flashes will be scaled according to the type of game (i.e. Regular season, playoffs, Super Bowl).
4-4 A photo of Ian's workstation was released with a white board behind with the following "To Do" list- Fix QB sneaks, Tune crowd animations so they're not so busy, add "prep steps" to double jukes so they're physically realistic, and fix the spin move so you can't "double spin" to change directions. Ian verified what each of these was. Also, new break tackle animations have been added.
4-4 "Tipped passes" at the line have been added. They are rare but dramatic moments when a pass tipped at the line of scrimmage will float, giving both teams a shot at it.
4-6 "Wrap swats" are in. This means that, rather than leaping for the ball, defenders are more likely to reach in and try to knock a ball away from the receiver at the last moment.
Unfounded Rumors
* Hip Hop Gamer Show stated in a recent article that Madden 10 would feature a "brand new engine". This is, as far as I can tell, has no basis in fact. The article also mentions "Endorphin", a NaturalMotion animation system. Once again, there is no substance to backup this claim.
* A short lived rumor that NCAA draft classes could no longer be imported into Madden was shot down by Phil Frazier.
"Teams and players will play to their strengths and weaknesses like never before. That is my personal mantra for 10."
- Madden 10 Developer Donny Moore
"I study the hell out of (NFL 2k5) now because I personally don't want people to ever to be able to compare us to them any more."
- Lead Designer Ian Cummings
3-16- "For the future vision of Madden, we want a football coach that's never played Madden before to be able to take down a Madden Challenge competitor."
- Lead Designer Ian Cummings
What will NOT be in Madden 10
* A tiered defensive playcalling system (as per NFL 2kX) will not make this version.
* The Ring Builder will not make a return to Madden 10
* Due to space considerations, the exterior stadium shots will not return for Madden 10
* Madden 10 will not have interactive sidelines, but the same "dummy" players are previous years.
* No "Game Face" photo importing technology will be in Madden 10
4-6 Madden 10 will have no historic rosters.
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It's coming out this week. Word is there will be 2 people. An offensive guy and defensive.
I'm thinking Adrian Peterson and Demarcus Ware.
Posted 20 April 2009 - 08:43 PM
Bart Scott.
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I'm thinking Adrian Peterson and Demarcus Ware.
Close guess. I think that on offense it'll either be Adrian Peterson or Larry Fitzgerald for their seasons. As for defense I think it'll be James Harrison only beacuse he won a SB.
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I loved the recent madden, thought they did a great job with it. The first couple for the next gen systems sucked but are good now.
I love that they added the wild cat offense, that will be awesome.
Posted 21 April 2009 - 09:52 AM
I 2nd that
Posted 21 April 2009 - 09:54 AM
"It's like going from Alcatraz to Dorney Park."
It is better to destroy than create what is meaningless, so the picture will not be finished.
Posted 21 April 2009 - 09:57 AM
Agreed franchise needs a big update. It was great on the PS2, but the next gen edition was a let down in my opinion. It just wasn't realistic - the gameplay is excellent although I found that toss and pitch plays are pretty much pointless.
But in the offseason there was a huge lack of realism, there were no coaching changes and during the draft half the teams selected a QB in the first round, including players who were projected to go in the 4th!
Posted 21 April 2009 - 11:33 AM
Yo I still play seasons in that game, I love that game dude. I hate Madden, 2k5 was way better than any of them.
Posted 21 April 2009 - 11:58 AM
Yeah me too. The player models for 2K5 are STILL better than Madden, not to mention gameplay.
"It's like going from Alcatraz to Dorney Park."
It is better to destroy than create what is meaningless, so the picture will not be finished.
Posted 21 April 2009 - 12:21 PM
2k5 was nice no question about it. The presentation was excellent, I'm not going to deny it. Madden was great for old xbox and ps2. The year with Marshall Faulk on the cover was the best one IMO but 04,05 and 06 for old xbox were damn good. Once they brought along the 360 everything went down hill. 06 and 07 were disgusting, literally (for 360).. 08 was great IMO, it had connection issues and a few flaws but it was an awesome game that I played from August to August. If it wasn't for the DL stunt glitch it would have been even better.
08 is very good as well but the glitches are EXTREME this year. Eveyone is doing them and their annoying and it's ruining the game. I'm not much of a franchise player. I never have been, I play for the competition online. It sucks when you can destroy the CPU on all madden and who wants tp play against the A.I all the time anyways?.. Online is were it's at with madden.
As far as grafics go, 09 was good but 2010 looks phenominal.
2k5 guys need to let go seriously.
Posted 21 April 2009 - 12:35 PM
"It's like going from Alcatraz to Dorney Park."
It is better to destroy than create what is meaningless, so the picture will not be finished.
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First up, the main part of Julie's belated birthday present from me was a spa weekend at the Johnstown House Marriott over in County Meath, still one of our favourite retreats when we want to spoil ourselves. That was supposed to be followed by her even-more-belated Christmas present the next day-- a trial flying lesson up near Belfast-- but it was cancelled for the second time this year due to poor weather. (It's rescheduled for this weekend, but the signs don't look good so far...)
On Bank Holiday Monday, Julie again joined 40,000 or so other women in the Women's 10km Mini-Marathon. Lack of training opportunities meant her time wasn't quite as good as her last outing, but she still raised a tidy sum for the Niall Mellon Township Trust.
Following that, the other 'big bit' of Julie's birthday present was tickets to see George Michael at the RDS outdoor arena in Dublin... not especially my cup of tea musically (I enjoyed Sophie Ellis-Bextor's warm-up set more than I was expecting though-- and not just because of those legs!), but there's no denying he knows how to put on a show, and the weather couldn't have been better. Here's hoping it's as good on Friday for my birthday day out to see Peter Gabriel and Crowded House in Marlay Park, but as it's been tipping it down and blowing a hooley all week so far, that looks unlikely to say the least...
On the geek front, pretty much every gadget I own has given up the ghost this month. First my camcorder, which fortunately was repaired under warranty. Then it was the turn of my ageing Minolta S414 digicam, whose CCD has thrown a fatal wobbler. (I luckily have a bit of birthday money to replace that... price and feature-wise, I'm looking at something along the lines of a Finepix S5700, but I'd prefer the proper image stabilisation and the form factor of a Lumix-- suggestions welcome!) My PS2's optical drive then proceeded to expire noisily; cue a quick trip down to Game to get one of the new slimline jobbies. (And another trip back next week armed with WEEE documentation to take my old one back for recycling again, since they refused the first time.)
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Question: "Why wasn't Aaron punished for making the golden calf?"
Answer: When Aaron built a golden calf for the Israelites to worship in Exodus 32, much judgment came upon the people. Yet Aaron went on to serve as high priest. It hardly seems fair that he should escape punishment—he was the one who made the idol, after all—while others were judged.
There are two possible responses. First, one could make a strong case that Aaron was punished for making the golden calf. Though he was not punished at that exact time, he would later die in the wilderness and would never enter the Promised Land. Aaron also endured the loss of two of his adult sons in a judgment from God. Aaron's time after the golden calf incident included many difficulties that could be seen as a punishment.
A second response is that God did not punish Aaron concerning the golden calf because he had already been chosen as high priest of Israel. Despite Aaron's sin, his role in leading worship in the tabernacle remained vital. Exodus 28 reveals the important role Aaron and his sons would play in the worship rituals of Israel. The position of high priest was promised before the molding of the golden calf in Exodus 32.
It is safe to say that God used an unlikely person to serve in an important role. The man who led the Israelites astray to worship an idol was the same man God chose to lead Israel in worship of the Lord. This pattern is often observed in Scripture. Many times, God uses those who are least likely to accomplish tasks for His glory. Other examples include David, a shepherd boy turned king; Paul, a church persecutor who became a martyr and missionary leader; Peter, a fisherman-turned-evangelist; Mary Magdalene, a demon-possessed woman who became the first to see the resurrected Jesus; and many others. "God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong" (1 Corinthians 1:27).
Two other factors are also important to consider. First, Aaron would have been among those who repented of sin. Verse 26 says, "Moses stood in the gate of the camp and said, 'Who is on the LORD's side? Come to me.' And all the sons of Levi gathered around him." As a son of Levi, Aaron was one of these men. Aaron repented, and God forgave. Second, verse 30 notes that Moses interceded for the people: "You have sinned a great sin. And now I will go up to the LORD; perhaps I can make atonement for your sin."
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Not one to sit idle, Hazel enjoyed cooking, embroidery, reading, and playing Scrabble. She loved to iron. According to her family, Hazel ironed everything. Hazel's grandbabies were her pride and joy, and she especially loved spending time with all of them.
Hazel is survived by her daughters, Rhonda L. Combs and husband, Roy of Rifle, Colo., Donna Sue Bailey of Alma, Colo., and Leslie Raye Huskey of Dove Creek; her sons, Trenton Davis Jr. and wife, Cheryl of Dove Creek, Terry Dean Davis of Dove Creek, Michael Steve Davis and wife, Torrie of Dove Creek, and Bradley Dean Davis of Grand Junction; her 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and her brothers, Hershel Morton and wife, Barbara of Dove Creek, and Richard Morton of Allison, Colo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Stella Morton; her first husband who passed away April 7, 1962, Trenton "Poodle" Davis I; her second husband, William Ray Mason; one grandchild, and three great grandchildren.
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Comments: these grubs are great for small bass.I usally catch fish from 10-12 inches.i have caught a few as big as 15 - 16 inches.smoke salt and pepper work great!! Clear salt and pepper work good too!! I highly recomend this bait to any angler who wants to have fun with the small bass!!
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Texture Watch: Oprah, Wow Wands and Textured Men
by Modern Salon on Saturday, September 1st, 2012
Picture Perfect Volume
"For the first time ever, Oprah's appearing on the September cover of O without blow-drying or straightening her hair," announced the Oprah empire on the website of O Magazine, in which each issue features its founder as the covergirl. "She says that wearing her hair naturally as she often does on weekends and on vacation makes her feel unencumbered."
Not new to the makeover method of reenergizing your self-image, Oprah says that all makeovers are not created equal. The best, according to her statement, are those that resonate with how you already think and feel about yourself. "The only way to real transformation is through the mind," says the queen of self-actualization.
While Oprah's 'do is au naturale except for, from our eye, an expertly blended product cocktail another September magazine cover display of afro-esque hair cannot boast the same. Lady Gaga lands atop this month's Vogue brightened by a platinum halo of hair designed by celeb stylist Grace Coddington. While the haute-texture look suits her, this is one time the Lady cannot claim she was "born this way."
Wow Wands
In the old days, the last thing a curly-haired client needed in her tool drawer was a curling iron. New days are here! Specialty curling irons represent the hottest trend for curlies looking for an easy way to shape coil chaos into orderly fabulosity.
Among the new irons hitting the marketplace is the Bio Ionic StyleWinder with a rotating barrel that eliminates the need to turn the iron over and over. Instead, a "clamp, wrap and roll" maneuver ends wrist strain while creating perfect curls, waves and spirals.
Another recent entry into the category, the CHI Interchangeable 3 in 1 Digital Orbit, offers a clamp-free barrel to permit curls to wrap and then glide off with no snagging or styling interruption.
The Textured Man
Height is happening! With male manes growing fuller this season, texturizing products and cutting techniques are a good bet for impressing your guy clients. Show them how to mix hair product cocktails to customize their look with anything from a light touch to a mighty mountain of texture.
Survey Says
New research indicates that curly clients are loving their texture and hungry to keep the conversation going.
Did you know that 65 percent of people with wavy hair straighten it at least sometimes? But that key word wavy means just what it says. Be careful not to apply wavy-haired habits to those of kinky-curly clients, more than half of whom choose to go "natural" all of the time.
"You cannot look at all textured clients as one category," cautions Michelle Breyer, president of TextureMediaInc. "There are different needs and desires depending on their texture, because not all texture is created equal! If you want to be a well-rounded texture stylist, you must understand that there's more than one type of texture client."
Recent research also indicates that texture clients are continually looking for new options. Nearly half of curly clients who are happy with their product of choice still have an eye out for the next great development. That nonstop interest in their texture keeps the conversation open for you to introduce them to new products and tools even after you've "solved" their hair issues. The two major reasons texture clients believe that people are more accepting of their curls today vs. five years ago are that stylists and products are increasingly addressing their needs, and that people are more appreciative of their own natural beauty.
Perhaps the best news from the market research department is that a small minority (only two percent) of textured clients say they wish they had straight hair. Today's clients either fully embrace their curl or admit to good days and bad days. As you become more fully educated about texture and skilled at styling it, you'll help make every day a day that your curly clients are grateful for the beautiful texture that nature provided.
Texture Live!
For training in curly hairdressing as well as more information on smoothing techniques, mark your calendar for March 3-5, 2013, when America's Beauty Show will feature exciting main stage presentations of Texture Live!, sponsored by MODERN SALON and TextureMediaInc.com. Watch demonstrations of the latest products and most advanced techniques to arm yourself with expertise to become the go-to professional for textured clients.
Curls and Water Do Mix!
On a Saturday in June during Premiere Orlando, hundreds of curlies and stylists from all over the Southeast flocked to the pool at the Omni Hotel and Resort in Orlando for an afternoon of pool-tastic, curl-centric fun at the 2nd Annual Curly Pool Party. The formal pool was transformed into a colorful and luxuriant afternoon soiree filled with swimming, styling demonstrations and pina "curladas."
Sponsored by TextureMedia and Modern Salon Media, the curl celebration showcased such brands as Ouidad and Amika, which each set up shop in their own private cabanas to teach people how to work with their clients' texture and their own!
"It's so hard to deal with my curls in this humidity," lamented one attendee who drove in from Tampa. "I never know how to protect them when I go swimming. But after coming here, I'm ready for summer! Bring on the water and the heat!"
Learn how to manage unruly locks with these texture-specific classes that will keep you up-to- date on techniques to tame tame and control your clients' curls for months.
This two-hour program is conducted by a Simply Smooth texture manager who will demonstrate the Simply Smooth keratin and maintenance line on a mannequin. Attendees observe the process of application, drying and curing with Simply Smooth Keratin (original), Xtend Color Lock and Touch of Keratin, with opportunity for Q & A.
Attendees will learn the art of texture management and how to increase revenue with all of Simply Smooth's keratin products. The company also offers three-hour sessions to achieve Simply Smooth certification.
Where: CosmoProf and Armstrong-McCall stores in U.S. cities.
When: Various Mondays. Contact your sales rep.
As a safe alternative to traditional, harsh straightening treatments, the CHI Enviro American Smoothing Treatment infuses hair with amino acids, proteins, silk and pearl. The process improves the condition, shine and smoothness of unruly hair. Results typically last up to four months.
Where: Armstrong-McCall, 1540 Keller Pkwy., Keller, Texas.
When: September 9, 9am-5pm
Purchase of some specially marked CHI items earns salons the opportunity to hold this class free as an in-salon class.
The GK Experience covers GK Hair's Oil Hair Color and The Best Juvexin Treatment & Hair Taming Systems. Stay on in Florida and attend the two-day GK Hair Collection Cutting class the following week.
Where: Dania Beach, Florida at the Sheraton (GK Experience) and at Hyatt Place (Collection Cutting)
When: September 17, 9am-1pm (GK Experience), and September 24-25, 10am-5pm (Collection Cutting)
Be the first to hear the buzz about texture on the runway! Follow ModernSalon.com and NaturallyCurly.com for complete curly coverage of New York Fashion Week the second week of September, previewing next spring's hottest runway looks.


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I say 24th because it was close to midnight by the time we got home, and started researching the Indian Consulate website. No, there were no last minute miracles where they asked me to board the flight after all. I spoke to R when I got home, and he was on the flight, with another 20 minutes to takeoff. He put Winkie on the phone and never had his voice sounded sweeter. I could hear the catch in his voice as he told me he missed me. Thambi came on next. He heard my voice and the piteous sound of amma...amma...amma...filled the line. R told me that his face had fallen when he heard my voice and it registered that I was not there with him. He kept going in that same vein for awhile, when R finally pulled the phone away and we said goodbyes and good-lucks. He was going to switch off the cellphone after that.
A being there was a huge boost to my spirits at this point. He checked out all the fine print with a thorough eye and shortlisted the things we would need to get done first thing in the morning. In the meantime, I spent some time gathering all the documents I would need to take to the Consulate the next day. It was very hard at that point to focus and be practical for the next step, rather than lapse into a staggering thought process filled with emotions and disbelief. But it was good to have a purpose in life just then. And to know that there was a sliver of hope. When you know that one door has interminably closed, you focus on that one window that could still be open for you, isn't it?
Another 1/2 hour later, we were done. The plan was to wake up at 7:00, leave the house by 8, get to Kinko's, make the copies and get to the Consulate in downtown Chicago by 11:00 sharp. With that decided, we retired for the night. Trying to sleep in the bedroom which was full of the life and spirit of my travelling family was a bit agonising at first. I noticed all the little things that can pinch one's heart....toys that were played with until the last minute, lying around on the floor. Thambi's blanket, still laying open and unfolded from his afternoon nap. A cup of milk we had forgotten to deposit in the kitchen sink. And most of all...that chair. R had been working there all day, and now it sat vacant. By its side were 2 little kid sized chairs, arranged neatly alongside. The boys had occupied one each, and Winkie had been reading to Thambi as usual. All the chairs lay in the exact same position of their last use. Seeing that was gut wrenching. I got inside the covers and tried to distract myself...thinking positively...that this was one night I could sleep without any distractions...without having to pat another little body back to sleep, or take another to the bathroom. The whole night was mine...to rest!
It worked for a bit, and then I called up the friend who had been doing all the initial research. We talked for a bit, and she knew all my feelings...the ones I didn't spell out. She told me it was brave of me to send the boys off like that. Looking back, it didn't feel like there was any other choice. :) I finally slept, though it was not restful. I woke up every few hours remembering that I was alone, and that my family had gone.
When the early light of morning streaked in through the blinds, I jumped out of bed gratefully. It was time for action again, and I wanted action. Had a quick shower, and quickly got dressed by which time A was ready too. Prayed briefly in front of the altar, where I had left all my papers, and we left the house at 8:00 AM. We reached Kinko's only to realise that it would open only at 9:00 AM. So we decided to take the time to have a proper breakfast. From the time this whole thing began, breakfast was the first time I actually began to lighten up. The morning was like a cool balm of sense and perspective that I could apply to my situation and see that all was not lost after all. There was still so much left to be thankful for and smile about. Having the company of a good friend was surely one of those things. Having the love and thoughts of my family showing up in caring sms'es gave my day some very positive vibes. My brother's voice on the phone as he spoke his concern, my sister's I love you message on my phone, just as I was finishing breakfast, the bride-to-be's message of support that she was praying for me, A's light and cheery conversation, the wonderful and warm breakfast on that cold morning, the amazing cups of coffee that I downed liberally...everything was such a blessing, and I was more keenly aware of this bountiful energy now that I was coming out of the fog of my disappointments! I actually began to accept my situation and began making plans for what I would do for the next 2 weeks if I had to spend it alone here. Watching Slumdog Millionaire was definitely a part of it! :) Life was good!
And thus, with the renewed sense of purpose and a lighter heart, I finished my work at Kinko's and we headed to downtown. We reached the Embassy doors about 5 minutes before 11:00. It was locked, and there were no lights inside. My spirits took a quick dip again. How much of a yoyo of emotions we subject ourselves to! We tried the help no. that had been listed. No answer. We decided to wait it out and see. Sure enough, within 5 minutes, a casually dressed gentleman walked out of the elevators, looked at us disinterestedly, unlocked the doors and walked in, while signalling for us to wait. Once he had switched on all the lights inside, he motioned us to enter. And while he was doing all this, I tried to calm my wildly beating heart and briefly did my own simplified version of the the jyothi meditation. I had taken to doing it lately, and it also gave me some measure of peace and a sense of control in a situation...that even if everything else was beyond my control, this was still the one thing I could do, and do well....wherein I close my eyes, and mentally picture the divine light within my heart, which grows bigger and bigger with concentration, and then radiates out of me touches everything around me, till all is engulfed in this bright radiant light of love, and any sparks of ignorance is completely annihilated with the energy of my thought. I love this form of prayer, because it releases me from asking anything specific and thus imposing my will on God. Rather, by spreading light, you submit to the glory of God and His Will. And thus, while that gentleman was opening doors and switching on lights, the brightest of lights that I could envision in my mind's eye, spread throughout that room and everywhere around, through the channel of thought. And now, it was time to go in...
We briefly explained my situation to him. His face was inscrutable as he replied that they were visa officers and the office was open for emergency visas, not passports. Still, there was no note of finality in his voice...it was open ended as if saying....let's see what can be done. That was my first real glimmer of hope. Another gentleman walked in and they discussed it together. He took my passport in to show a senior officer. The rest of the exact details are blurry now. They put me on the phone with another senior officer who said he would do what he could. The main problem was they could not issue me a fresh passport at that point because the lady handling it was not on duty, and it was a lengthy process anyways. What was obvious right from the start though was that whey were very open to hearing out my plight and helping my situation. That was the kindest thing of all. How much of a difference it makes when you have a sympathetic ear at the official end of things. It took the whole 2 hours, for them to offer me a viable solution. They gave me options, to come back on Tuesday and get a full 10 year passport, since the wedding was only on Feb 1st. But then I had all these plans for reunions for all those days before the wedding. So given my urgency to travel, they gave me the last option....an emergency extension for 3 months on my passport, enabling me to travel out and in for these 2 weeks and a chance to renew my passport properly after I came back. I took it!
Looking back, this whole thing was a miracle. It could have completely gone the other way where they showed scorn at my lapse, and refused to accommodate my desire to travel asap. They could have dismissed me and asked me to come back the next working day when passport services were open. But they didn't. Those 2 gentlemen got on the phone with the passport officer, followed all her instructions, hunted around for the right stamps and made the comment in my passport and legally sanctioned my travel. What a huuu...uuuge blessing. I am forever grateful to those 2 men for the extra lengths they went through, and it is clear that the love of the divine opened their hearts as well and facilitated the process smoothly. I folded my hands in grateful supplication, and one of them shook my hands warmly and wished me luck. We left the Consulate. It was now time to call the Airlines.
I called them on our drive back home. There was an available seat on that day's flight at 6:45 PM. It was earlier than the flight I was initially supposed to take. It was already 2 PM. I would still have to get home, get my bags and head back to the airport at least by 4:00. I asked them to book me in and en route, called up a neighbour friend of mine and requested her to print out my e-ticket and drop it in my mailbox to save on time. She did. We picked up a burger at a drive in on the way and got home by 2:45, I should think. While I was checking the mailbox, A walked in and tried to disarm the security system with the code I had given him. Only, I had not given him the right code. The strain of all the recent events had taken its toll on my memory and presence of mind and I gave him the wrong numbers to punch in. The system did not disarm, and I punched in more possible nos. none of which were right. The alarm went off in a deafening roar, and the system locked us out. Calls came in from the security company, and we tried to reset the system above the din of that horrible noise. It took well over half an hour to set things right again. By this time, my patience was stretched to the limit and I just wanted to give up on the whole fight.
Somehow, we managed to get out by 3:15, and got to the airport by 4:00. Ample time to check in and report to the gate. A did a couple of rounds of the airport, while I checked in. Once I was well and truly through he made his way back home, mission accomplished.
Me, I was in a huge state of relief and exhaustion. But the adrenalin rushes kept me going. It has always been a dream of mine to travel alone. Ever since I had the kids, I had forgotten the pleasures of travelling with a single bag, with the least no. of things thrown in, watching the movies to my satisfaction, sleeping whenever I chose and not worrying about diaper changes in the bathroom. In fact, as recent as 2 weeks back, I had been telling a friend how wonderful it would be to travel alone. You know what they say about being careful what you wish for, for it might just come true. It proved so in my case.
When I got on the flight, I made a series of calls...to the folks in Mumbai who were to pick me up, to my father, my in-laws. Everyone was delighted, amazed and relieved that the tension was over. When I spoke to my in-laws I was told of the intense prayers of a grand-aunt, who had been unable to sleep all night, thinking of me. When I spoke to father, I heard the happy relief in his voice as he contemplated seeing me again. When I spoke to the bride's side in Mumbai, they put me on the phone with R who had just landed.
I will digress with a small narration at this point. After R had switched off his cellphone after talking to me, he was still very tense about how things were going to shape up. How would he manage the kids by himself? How would it go for me the next day? All these thoughts bogged him down, and as he looked around quietly, he noticed a flight attendant some 3 seats ahead of him, standing in the aisle, talking to one of the passengers. In her hands, she held a magazine, the cover of which now became visible to him. And there on that cover, in a corner was the unmistakable picture of Sathya Sai Baba. He does not remember any vivid details about it, just that His face was on it, and looking directly at him. This was the highest sign of benediction for him at that point. In that frazzled state, that pictured conveyed all the blessing and all the strength. And immediately, all worry left him. He knew that everything would be fine. We all were being taken care of, so what more need to worry??? The rest of his flight went off very well. The kids didn't sleep much, but neither did they trouble him. They remained in cheerful spirits, and R was labelled the hero of the flight....the only single father to fly unaided, with 2 young kids!! This story, he told me much later, but the blessing of which he was reminded of, when he landed and the first thing he heard was that I was already on the next flight out.
With all the necessary calls made, I switched on my walkman and settled back to relax. I was really going to enjoy my solo travel status to the full. It was a very rare opportunity. :) But thoughts still swam in my head. To me, this coming trip was meant to be about celebrating friendships, and the bonds forged in childhood. It was to be about family and reuniting with the dear ones. And in all these aspects and more, I was already finding fulfilment through the events that had unfolded. Already, it was the celebration of friendship, through the lovely souls who gave me the support I needed. It was a complete celebration of family...through the emptiness I felt without the presence of those who have always completed me...through the love across the miles that made its warmth known. In all essences, the object of my trip was already fulfilled. Now, only the specifics remained...
The journey was uneventful and smooth. I even managed to take some pictures on the plane...of a beautiful dawn just breaking on a clear blue sky, and a sea of milky white clouds frothing beneath. And even though I was travelling alone, I always managed to gravitate to those moms who were travelling alone with babies. It was a wonderful feeling to carry the bags of one of them as she struggled with a handful toddler in the transit lounge. I guess I could have stayed well out of everyone's way, and kept to myself and enjoyed the peace. But, once a mother...always a mother. And she was so grateful for the extra pair of hands. And that's the power of blessings....when they are showered on you, you just have to shower them on another....it is very hard to keep it contained.
The last few hours of the flight stretched a little, but we were finally in Mumbai at midnight on the night of the 25th. I was back in my homeland to usher in the new Republic Day...the one day that could have delayed my entire journey, had it not been for that spark of divine light that moved the mountains for me...


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The Roman Made Mother Custom Swimbait features the same beautifully crafted design as the bait Manabu Kurita used to catch the previous Lake Biwa record bass prior to catching his world record tying monster - except it also comes equipped with a double top hook stinger rig. The two super sharp Owner hooks fit into slots carved out of the top of the bait, and are tied to the forward line tie. This provides added weedless capabilities, so you can slowly bump the bait along the bottom, and it also improves your landing percentage because the hooks detach from the bait once a fish is hooked. This means the bass can't use the bait to pry themselves free, and since it is tied to the line tie, it also forms a direct line with your main line for maximum fish fighting leverage. Extremely difficult to find in the US, each Roman Made bait is a work-of-art - handmade and hand-tuned one-by-one near Lake Biwa in Japan. Beautifully crafted with exquisite detailing, the Roman Made Mother Custom Swimbait takes big bait fishing to a whole new level of refinement.
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i told you gingers didn't have souls and i was right. That being said this was a very good and hard fought game. I enjoyed the oppurtunity to watch 2 young qbs slug it out. You came back so no need piling on. If you choose to return just remember this simple rule. If you do not act like jets fans we won't treat you like you are a jets fan.
thanks, but i want whodey to show up, he talked the most ****
None to be laid.
That's how we do it around here.
If you're man enough to show up and take it, the better
people on this board won't allow it.
You're welcome back, any time.
Please stop by and check out the lounge.
you came back. nothing else you need to do or that we need to say. being a good winner isn't about talking smack.
If not for the phony fumble recovery by Burfict on the sideline, Carpenter's shank, and about five crappy calls by the refs, we would have won by 20 points.
Personally, I'm still trying to figure out why Marvin Lewis decided it'd be a good idea to kick a field goal with just over 3 minutes left and only 2 timeouts.
Ah well; your guys executed better in almost every facet of the game. The definitely earned their win. Good luck to the Dolphins and to all of you.
You guys will bounce back, it's just unfortunate you face the hungriest team in the league this week. These players have been bashed so hard by their fan base they play like they want to stuff it in everybody's face and tell them to just shut the ****. Good luck the rest of the way..


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"Supports Green Initiatives" designates a hotel's participation in an optional environmental program that includes the use of energy-efficient lighting, guestroom towel/linen re-use, and on-premise recycling. "Supports Green Initiatives" does not represent an official certification of any kind.
The Comfort Inn & Suites is one of the newest hotels in the area, featuring many upgrades. Located steps from the Surrey Sports and Leisure Complex where guests enjoy full complementary access to this facility, which includes an Olympic size swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness classes and indoor ice skating. The Baseline Pub & Tim Hortons are just outside the hotel doors while the USA Border Crossing, Cloverdale Rodeo, Langley Events Centre and the Fraser Downs Racetrack are also close by. Just 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver, this hotel is in close proximity to Bear Creek Park Train & Mini Golf, Northview Golf Course, Honey Bee Centre, Guildford Shopping Centre and White Rock Beach.
This Surrey hotel delights guests with extra amenities such as an indoor pool and waterslide, whirlpool, sauna and fitness centre. Business travellers will enjoy the convenience of the onsite business centre, onsite coin laundry, copy and fax services, free wireless Internet and three functions rooms for groups of up to 180.
Each of the tastefully appointed guest rooms of the Comfort Inn & Suites offer 32" LCD televisions, iPod alarm clocks, mini fridges and pillow-top king or queen size beds. Complimentary shuttle service to businesses and points of interetst in the surrounding area is available and airport transportation can be arranged for a fee.
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Your Morning Breakfast is full of hot and delicious options, making breakfast at the Comfort Inn the perfect way to start your day. Enjoy our free hot breakfast featuring eggs, meat, yogurt, fresh fruit, cereal and more, including your choice of hot waffle flavors.
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Dear Editor,
It is apparent the environmental groups that are appealing each and every instance they can come up with or dream up to give reason for their consistent appeals of each and every drilling application the drilling exploration companies apply for. Looking for beds of natural gas or crude oil has been delayed or withdrawn. By these appeals filed by these environmental groups. Never once have these groups given thought or perhaps they have information that requires them to act as they do.
Filing their appeals, opposing each and every exploration application for petroleum products. Has the reader paused while reading this letter or given thought to, suppose Saudi Arabia was convinced by the other Muslim or other radical Islam believing nations to stop producing oil for the United States who is considered an infidel nation who does not believe in their God Mohammed founder of their Islamic belief. Have you ever wondered what devastating effect it would have on the United States. Once mid-eastern oils stop coming into the United States, it will be too late to start exploring and drilling. We become a defeated nation. Or maybe perhaps that is when the Battle of Armageddon starts to rage. You people sitting on the sidelines or straddling the fence had better get into the act as you will be the ones most affected by these overt acts.


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Location: Watertown MA
November 27, 2013
"As a review said, they are shiny. And they run small.They are going back."
By: SecretFashionistaRN
Location: Houston TX
November 26, 2013
I have every color
"I buy this shoe in every color. When one wears out...I buy that color again! My whole style would crumble without Steve MAdden "Heaven"!"
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