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Wootalyzer's Pricing Post! - The price of today's woot item is saved here for future reference------------------------------------------------------------Lenovo Intel Dual-Core Laptop with 15.6" LED Display$299.99 + $5 ShippingCondition: Refurbished*DISCLAIMER* Wootalyzer! is in no way affiliated with Woot!, and this post may not always be here!
I got really excited when Wootalyzer still had *Woot-Off* in the name...
edit: and somehow... I KNEW it would be a laptop the next day...
Anyone else love the picture of the dog ripping the netflix package to shreds?!?! LOL!! Priceless.
Good dog, eat up Netflix!
2 gig RAM ?
A newer version of this laptop is available at Best Buy for the same price, brand new.
Is it me or do the "Left Profile" and "Right Profile" show a completely different (ridged) top from the other pictures?
This kind of laptop has always seemed old and klunky to me, but I've never had one break on me. Shows what I know...
Doesn't the dog know that Netflix already canned Qwikster?
This is a slow machine, but great for personal home use.
Emails, Facebook, music; its all possible with this.
are Lenovo laptops any good? never brought from that brand before. looking for a lightweight laptop that i can bring to school, but this one weights 4.9 pounds.
what? no trackpoint eraserhead?
snang wrote:A newer version of this laptop is available at Best Buy for the same price, brand new.
Wow... and same price too!!! $299.99
Best Buy / Woot
1.6GHz AMD / 2.13GHz Intel
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3 consumer reviews from amazon
2 consumer reviews from cnet
1 more Review from Gadgets-Freak
Overall it looks like a pretty decent laptop for the money
That dog isn't mad about Quickster... It's saying, "DANG IT, I ASKED FOR BLU-RAY!"
acidoverride wrote:Wow... and same price too!!! $299.99
And with 2GB more RAM. (Granted the HD is smaller, but for most folks 320 is overkill anyway.)
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gslander wrote:what? no trackpoint eraserhead?
You would be amazed at how much you don't miss it.
better machine for the money.
go to staples instead.
Yell0w wrote:are Lenovo laptops any good? never brought from that brand before. looking for a lightweight laptop that i can bring to school, but this one weights 4.9 pounds.
It's an IBM company.
Wow, this should ruin woots sales for the day.
Edit: okay just realized snang is completely wrong. These computers are not the same... not even close. Woot you should do fine.
Lenovo may make it but it's not a Thinkpad. Thus, no tracknipple.
1.6 Ghz E series AMD processor, not even close to the same.
Enjoy your smaller Hard Drive and slower processor...
That's great and everything, but no one in a fifty mile radius of me has it in stock.
snang wrote:It's an IBM company.
IBM sold Lenovo a long time ago.
I've had my Lenovo for several years & love it. Had it converted from XP to WP7. I was just thinking of getting something newer, but my Lenovo is loaded & I believe I'll just stick with my older one.
ultrasparc wrote:1.6 Ghz E series AMD processor, not even close to the same.
Nobody said it was the same laptop.
pissedoffsol wrote:better machine for the money.
go to staples instead.
this one is heavier and has a slower proc
you Sir, are incorrect
both are expandable up to 8gb DDR3, which is nice...but this woot comes with 2gb installed, your deal comes with 4.
Your laptop has a better TFT display, but lacks a burner...where woots has a multi-burner but a worse off screen (only in comparison).
realistically....this laptop is not a bad deal for what it is (but with Black Friday around the corner, might as well save your bucks a little bit longer for some smashing savings later!)
Lenovo bought the Thinkpad line from IBM a while back. I think they are aimed more at businesses, but I've heard they are built pretty well. Should be a bit more durable than the low end laptops from other manufacturers. But the specs on this one have me a little worried. Especially this close to all the fall deals on laptops and computers.
No it isn't but they did buy the rights to use the thinkpad name on some of their computers.
There is a slightly newer version available at Best Buy for the same price, but it is not available for delivery
Lenovo Historical Timeline
Sorry fellow woofers but this is not a deal at all...
I have the newer model with the Sandy Bridge chip and I got it for 270 at a local B&M store. Cough cough...cofryselecough
Keep your money and look around first.
Now... for the price, it is a very entry level laptop. Only thing I do not like are the hinges and plastic case. Hinges feel like they will give in about a year if lucky... but the case is very thin plastic with lots of bend to the whole body.
snang wrote:Nobody said it was the same laptop.
My point being dont expect the same performance from a slow AMD processor, its a different product.
snang wrote:A newer version of this laptop is available at Best Buy for the same price, brand new.
Close... the processor on the BB one is an AMD E-350 which is a dual core 1.6ghz. the woot one is a dual core 2.1ghz. But the specs on the BB one are better all around otherwise...
Tough call... I think I would lean to the BB one... for what one would use this class of laptop for, the 1.6g won't matter as much as the other specs.
Yell0w wrote:are Lenovo laptops any good?
No enlarged photos of the laptop open??
I'm on my second Lenovo laptop and I've loved them both. They're sturdy and have handled a lot of drops without problems, and they also keep pretty cool even when I'm gaming. I probably wouldn't get this particular model because it lacks the trackpoint that I love so much, but in general I've found the machines very well designed.
Uhmm... Yes you did...
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Is it just me, or is the trend for new members to click on different posts just to add a lame comment? I do believe they try to get up to a post count so they can sell items etc. I find this to be a little bit annoying, since they are just writing things like "good work", or "looks great". And THATS the only comment from the member. Don't take this the wrong way, i welcome new members, but i think they should get to know this forum first, and also they could introduce themselfs in another thread. When you see people joining the forum the same day they post like 15 comments in a matter of a couple minutes apart, it seems a little fishy.
Just a little frustration from my side.
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Benchmarking and systems performance - hosted by Elisabeth Stahl
Blog Authors: ELISABETH STAHL 0600029JQ8 is Chief Technical Strategist and Executive IT Specialist, IBM Systems and Technology Group, and has been working in systems performance for over 25 years.
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VMware and Cisco Performance: Fact vs. Fiction
When is a virtualization benchmark really a virtualization benchmark? When is a virtualization benchmark a cloud benchmark?
New Heights in Virtualization Benchmarking
On Sunday, my black lab puppy had his first birthday. And I have to say that it was the best birthday party I had ever planned.
First we went on a really long walk at the local farm. We played frisbee until the sun went down. He jumped so high and so often that we actually almost tired him out. Later, we went for hot dogs and ice cream. (OK - he didn't really get any of those.) And we bought him dog presents.
His favorite toy was one I had to pick out very carefully to make sure that it would withstand his craziness. You see, he's a real chewer. Not an average chewer, not a strong chewer, and even more than a powerful chewer. A wild chewer. It's almost like they needed to create a new category of chewer for him.
And that's just what had to be done for the latest VMware VMmark virtualization benchmark result from IBM. This new#1 result was so high that they had to create a new 48-core category for it.(1)
I'm really looking forward to even more virtualization benchmarks which are coming very soon. Just like I'm really looking forward to my black lab's next birthday when he may calm down --- just one tiny bit.
(1) IBM x3950 M2 server delivered 33.66 @ 24 Tiles. The x3950 M2 was configured with the Intel XeonProcessor X7460 at 2.66GHz (8 Sockets/6 Cores per Socket/48 Cores Total) and 256GB of PC2-5300667MHz Registered ECC DDR2 memory (64 x 4GB memory DIMMs).
Source: http://vmware.com/products/vmmark/results.html. Results current as of 6/2/09.
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Virtual Reality at VMworld
This week at VMworld Europe 2009, VMware announced a series of virtualized performance records. Tastes great at first. But of course, we need to discuss exactly what's in this hot dog.
"A resource-intensive OLTP benchmark, based on a fair-use implementation of the TPC-C* workload specification" was used. I'm still trying to figure out exactly what that means. Doesn't sound like the official TPC-C benchmark and the result certainly isn't out on the TPC-C site is it ? Remember that IBM has the #1 TPC-C result on the planet.(1) Do the math on those transactions.
"The most resource-intensive load ever shown in a virtual environment to date" is claimed. I'm sure that you mainframe guys out there like that one.
The data presented was based on "single VM performance." That's like saying since I can get my dog to bark, I can surely get him to talk. What about the real area of interest, multiple VMs ? And if you want to talk single VM - IBM Power System implementations run on top of a hypervisor - so every single world-record result on a Power System is run with a single VM on a virtualization solution - and gets 100% of native performance.
I'm partial to all beef hot dogs. And I'm still not sure here - "Where's the beef?"
(1) The 64-core IBM Power 595 (5 GHz, 32 chips, 128 threads) with IBM DB2 9.5 is the best overall TPC-C system (6,085,166 tpmC, $2.81/tpmC, configuration available 12/10/08). Source: www.tpc.org. Results as of 2/27/09.
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Hello, boys!
This is my first helmet paint job since my college days. I went with the ROTJ scheme (my favorite). I had thought that it would actually be easier than the ESB, but it's definitely just as challenging, maybe more so!
The base helmet is a wonderful Asok Cold Cast (I'm know it's not news, but Asok is a PLEASURE to deal with), because my second-hand FP Premium deal fell through (I won't name names, but UNBELIEVABLY disappointing - ugh).
I used a little bit of reference from some of the great paintups on here (dynamic1 and Jayvee), plus the templates and of course the gallery. As far as methodology and technique, well, it's nice to live down the street from deadland. I figure that it's turning out pretty well so far.
The previous paintups I did were all on Don Post lids, and it was well before the huge amount of reference that we have now. Although those older helmets turned out pretty nice (in my opinion), I'm hoping for this one to be way better.
I went with a rattlecan approach (I don't currently have the space necessary for an airbrushed job), which is the same method I used for my previous buckets. The colors haven't changed in the last 12 years (same ol' Spruce Green, same ol' Hunter Green, same ol' Sage Green, same ol' Cabernet), but I added Cobalt Cannon, which is a great color for some of the miscellaneous damage and scrapes on the dome and lower cheeks, in addition to the Flat Black, Gray Primer, etc.
Ordinarily I take nice photos of my subjects, but I just snapped a few with my phone this morning. I pulled some of the masking off of the dome (the paint wasn't quite fully cured), so here's what she looks like so far. LOTS more work to be done!
Comment/critiques welcome!


text: This week Ray and Patrick are joined by 4 fantastic guests. First up is Paul kelly who talks very openly about cutting to 155 and the effect it had on his body, moving back to WW and his fight this weekend. Then we are joined by The Beyond the Cage host James Gramm who breaks down UFC on Fox 5 amd gives his predictions on all the fights. Our third guest is UFC and TUF alumni Dustin Pague, he talks about fighting three times in a short space of time with a sever back injury which led to his recent surgery. the final guest is UFC WW TJ Waldburger who talks about his career highs and also his up and coming fight at TUF Finale in three weeks.


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When Home Doesn't Exactly Equal Healthy
So I'm back in Tampa again, this time for the two weeks surrounding the Christmas holidays. I usually stay with my mom, who is notorious for all the goodies she has lying around the house. And since she began baking as a side business, there are at least four kinds of baked-from-scratch cakes/pies/tarts chilling in the fridge.
The temptation, I tell you, is daunting. Absolutely daunting.
So I came up with the idea of having a small stockpile of healthier foods that I could integrate with things already at her house and keep eating healthily during these two weeks (more on that in one of my next posts).
If I must say so, I'm pretty proud of tonight's concoction. And it's definitely getting a repeat for a future Meatless Monday.
I got the idea for dinner from this post on . However, since I don't eat tofu(more on that here), I used part-skim ricotta to add a bit of creaminess to the pasta. And since all the chicken in the house was frozen (and I'm not one to be patient and wait for thawing), I used a Qorn Chik'n patty I bought at Whole Foods. I love these meatless "chik'n" patties, because they taste just like a chicken sandwich, and they have no soy!
After fully cooking and draining spiral pasta (my favorite ), I stirred in a heaping tablespoon of part-skim ricotta until the pasta was fully-cooked. Next came about 1/4 cup of some of my mom's amazing, better-than-crack (an assumption, of course) spaghetti sauce. Finally, I added a handful of spinach and the diced Chik'n patty and turned the heat back on to low and stirred it around occasionally just until everything was heated and the spinach was wilted to my liking.
It reminded me of chicken lasagna… without… well… lasagna noodles. It was so delicious, I'll be making a giant pot of it for my family this week. But this time, I'll make sure to wait for the REAL chicken to defrost.
I'm heading back to tomorrow, where I'll be spending a lot of time in … most likely stocking up on a few things from the Hogwarts House I was sorted into (insert judging of my extreme nerdiness here).
If you're a bit bored, and maybe wondered what house you'd be sorted into, and take a quiz.
Yours truly is a proud…
Meatless Monday, And Oops… I'm Back!
I've returned after a brief (okay, not so brief) hiatus, where things have been surprisingly busy– joblessness aside.
Since I was last here, a couple things have changed.
Number one, I'm about 8 inches shorter.
The 8 inches, of course, are referring to my hair. I had made an appointment in Tampa to get my hair trimmed by a friend from college, and I decided the night before that I'd be cutting a bit more off and doing something better than littering the floor of the salon with it.
I donated my hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, which creates wigs free of charge to women who have lost their hair while battling cancer. It's not as well-known as Locks of Love, but I chose to go with them for several reasons.
To check them out, . If you're thinking of changing your hairstyle soon, think about chopping it into a bob… or a "lob" (long bob) like mine and donate your ponytail to Beautiful Lengths!
As for the second thing that's new, I've been trying to stick to Meatless Monday. Every Monday, I abstain from anything that requires an animal to be killed. No to fish. No to chicken. No to beef. Yes to eggs! Yes to dairy!
This will be my third week trying out Meatless Monday! The first week, it was a breeze. The second week, a little harder having to watch The Dude eat chicken apple sausage. This week, I stomped through the grocery store, starving and frustrated that all the hot meals had meat in them. And I almost gave up.
But I didn't.
And now it's the end of my third Meatless Monday, and again, it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. It's even better that neither Christmas or New Year's fall on Mondays (I can't even imagine Nochebuena without pork ).
Here's something I made a couple weeks ago. It's delicious, it makes me not miss meat, and it tastes like something a little sinful: it's BBQ tempeh, some veggies, and a pile of creamy mashed potatoes.
I treated the tempeh and the veggies much like I would a stir-fry. I browned up the tempeh in a skillet and threw in some mixed veggies, seasoned them with a little red pepper flakes and some Trader Joe's Every Day Seasoning, and then added a couple tablespoons of BBQ sauce (mine's from… surprise… Trader Joe's).
For the mashed potatoes, I boiled a batch of multi-colored potatoes (hence the different colors of potato skin in the potatoes and the slight purple color) and blended them with 1/2 a tablespoon of butter, some non fat Greek yogurt, and a few sprinklings of sea salt.
Since it's only week 3, I'm considering today's grouchfest in the grocery store part of the learning curve. It's going to take a bit of getting used to, but if mashed potatoes are involved… how much can a day without meat suck?
Return of the Oats
Believe it or not, I just haven't been in the mood for a hot bowl of oats. Sure, I've had my fair share of Overnight Oats when I have the foresight to make it the night before. But the idea of hot oats just hasn't appealed to me. I even made a bowl of pumpkin oats the other day, and I left it barely eaten.
Until this morning, that is.
I woke up craving something sweet for breakfast– which hasn't been happening often– and the heater in my apartment is currently broken (hey landlord, wanna come remedy that like… yesterday??). Needless to say, eating cold cereal with fruit was out of the question.
My feelings on having to wear my hoodie indoors while my $17 Target space heater makes my apartment feel warmer than the low 60s:
So with my apartment feeling like the Arctic Circle (okay, it's only 55 outside, I'm exaggerating), I decided to give a piping hot bowl of oats a second try.
And boy am I glad I did.
I made a bowl of steel cut oats (way more filling for me than quick-cooking or even rolled oats) with Greek yogurt to make it creamy. For fruit, I stirred in some frozen blueberries in its last minute of cooking.
Creamy Blueberry Oats
makes one serving
- 1/4 c steel cut oats
- 1/2 c water
- 1/2 c almond milk
- 1/4 c no-sugar-added applesauce
- 1/4 c non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/3 c frozen wild blueberries
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Mix the oats, water, almond milk, and vanilla in a large microwave-safe bowl (steel cut oats expand A LOT while microwaving, so make sure it's a large bowl or you'll be doing a lot of cleaning afterward) and microwave for 2 1/2 minutes.
- Remove bowl from microwave and stir in blueberries and applesauce. Microwave for another minute.
- Allow to cool for a minute, remove from microwave, and stir in Greek yogurt. Top your oatmeal with a few things, too! I used almond butter and puffed millet.
In other news, I've actually given myself quite the to-do list for today in lieu of some plans that got canceled. It goes something like this:
- Clean the apartment, you messy, messy girl.
- Do an hour of yoga– gym or DVD, just do it.
Apply to jobs.DONE!!
- Continue working on that book you and Keli started almost 3 years ago.
- Go grocery shopping. The only source of protein in your fridge is Greek yogurt and tempeh.
So with my blogging and job-applying done, I'm moving on to a little more writing. This time less about food, and more about… well… you'll see if we ever finish our book.
In the meantime, enjoy the sight of the orchid plant from The Dude (he's amused by his nick name) I've yet to kill…
… and my wake-up juice that's sitting next to a laptop where very minimal Facebooking is being done. I swear, I'm being productive today. Mostly.


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Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Teams With TPWD To Promote Youth Fishing
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department angler education experts have teamed-up with the state's bass fishing experts to create what Trey Scott calls the perfect system for teaching youngsters to fish.
"The partnership is just a perfect marriage," Scott, Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Nation state youth director, said. "I see no end to the exposure for kids – the proper, well-rounded exposure."
A memorandum of understanding signed by representatives from both organizations acknowledges a shared goal of increasing youth participation in fishing and aquatic stewardship activities.
"The B.A.S.S. Federation Nation members are going to be working more closely with us to teach kids about not only fishing but about aquatic stewardship, about how to take care of the resource," said Ann Miller, TPWD aquatic education coordinator. "We have a program they can use, and we can use their volunteers."
"B.A.S.S. is composed of three units. The one everyone knows about is the angling component, and of course that's our main thrust," Scott said. "But we're realizing that without conservation and education, the stool does not stand. For years and years we've been making those efforts, but have not really made them known."
One program the Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Nation clubs will be promoting again this year is called "Casting Kids." Regional competitions testing youngsters' pitching, flipping and casting skills will lead to a state championship event.
Upcoming Casting Kids events include a competition on May 20 in Fort Worth at the Will Rogers Memorial Center at 3401 West Lancaster Ave. According to Scott, there will be two events held that day with two separate award ceremonies.
The first will be held from 10 a.m. until noon. The second will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Awards will be given immediately after each session. The contest is open to the public with no entry fees, and is the first level of a competition that features prizes worth more than $200,000.
Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Nation also is sponsoring a Future Anglers Sportsman's Tournament – an incentive program that will award cash prizes to individual B.A.S.S. clubs around the state. Clubs can earn points by sponsoring Jr. Bassmaster tournaments, hosting Casting Kid's events, and participating in angler education programs.
TPWD volunteer angler education instructors taught approximately 10,000 new anglers how to fish last year. The program is funded, in part, by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Sportfish Restoration Act.
Officials from both TPWD and Texas B.A.S.S. Federation Nation said they see huge potential in the new partnership.
"We're still in the less-than-20 category because we're just starting out," said TPWD's Miller. "But there's a lot of interest in it, and I think we're going to see a lot of B.A.S.S. Federation members taking the instructor course. We've already had some step up and say they're willing to train instructors."
"I am so looking forward to this partnership," Scott added. "I'm just proud to be a part of it."
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BELLEVUE, WA -- Outerwall Inc.'s financial performance fell short of Wall Street's expectations in the second quarter, hurt by declines in DVD rentals at its Redbox kiosks.
The company, which changed its name from Coinstar in early July, also announced that it has completed its $262.9 million acquisition of ecoATM, the creator of an automated self-serve kiosk system that buys used mobile phones, tablets and MP3 players for cash. | SEE STORY
Outerwall's net income rose to $46.9 million, or $1.64 a share, in the second quarter from $36.9 million, or $1.11 a share, a year earlier.
Excluding a one-time tax benefit and accounting change, however, Outerwall earned 91¢ a share in the quarter, down 27% year over year and below Wall Street's forecast for earnings of 99¢ a share.
Total Outerwall revenue rose 4% to $554.2 million. Analysts had forecast $564.9. Redbox revenue climbed 4.5% to $478.5 million during the quarter, which the company attributed primarily to new kiosk installations. The figure was about $10 million below Wall Street's estimate. Revenue generated by Coinstar coin-counting kiosks edged up 1% to $74.5 million.
Outerwall chief executive Scott Di Valerio expressed optimism for Redbox in the second half of 2013.
"Redbox eclipsed 50% of the physical rental market for the first time during the second quarter, and we expect rentals and revenue per kiosk to exceed 2012 levels in the second half of the year as stronger content and enhanced marketing efforts drive improved customer frequency and retention," Di Valerio said.
Outerwall lowered its revenue guidance for the full year by more than $40 million. It now expects to earn between $5.76 and $6.26 a share in 2013. It is projecting $2.37 billion to $2.48 billion in revenue, below its previous estimate of $2.39 billion to $2.55 billion.


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Ok. I know this was automated and all. But it's the thought that counts when I check my email and see that TDH sent me Birthday wishes.....also..... the visual of a Boba Fett Birthday cake when I logged on here.
And thanks TDH for tolerating me through the years and doing the things you do to make this a better place.
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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by himat, Jan 3, 2007.
Pistons inconsistent but still best in East - 01/03/07 - The Detroit News Online Good read.
Why does Orlando have better odds to win the title this year than Detroit? 10-1 vs. 12-1. They are giving Orlando the same odds as the Bulls?
Sounds to me like Legler and Kerr are "waffling"
Odds are only computed by what the general public is currently wagering. It doesn't have anything to do with common sense or scientific analysis. My guess is that Orlando was originally around 25-1 and those odds dropped after large wagers by Lee356 and BBallJay.
(1) I wouldn't count out Washington. I believe they are going to do some damage in the playoffs. (2) I'd much rather have an "easy" road to the finals than get beat up so bad by Miami that we have nothing left for the Spurs, like in 2005.
I would. Don`t let the smooth taste fool you. They play this same song every year; Arenas blazing hot, Jamison and Butler providing solid play, however, the same results. I admit, this team can be dangerous and advance to the second round but if you mean (don`t count them out) winning it all. I would have to say hell to the no!!!!!!!!!!
I'm not feelin' the wiz either :^) Not until they can stop anyone.
It's not like Cleveland blew them out last year. That series was decided by a hairs width. Cleveland then almost took us out. We've arguably become a worse team since then. I don't think much separates the teams. I can see Washington possibly winning two rounds and advancing to the ECF, before losing. I'm not saying they will, but I can't say with confidence that Detroit, Miami, Cleveland, Chicago, or Orlando will be there either. At least not right now. Can you?
Then we can count out Detroit too, if that's the case. :(
The Bulls game is the perfect test to see where this team will be going. I know this team can make the Finals if they are healthy and everyone's ready (bench players developed). If the Pistons can get to the Finals anything could happen. This Pistons may not be as good as before, but with an easier road to the Finals maybe that won't matter. If the bench keeps doing good, and the starters are ready to play come playoff time they will be better than last year.
YES. I live in the Wiz backyard and I know this team. The east is weak but when the Wiz become the best team in the EC the NBA has gone to hell in a handbasket........at least if it happens this year!
Just looking at the standings, and there is only one team in the East with a winning road record...the Pistons. In the playoffs their will be games that you have to win on the road. The Bulls and Cavs are close in record to the Pistons because they have faced less WC teams, and have played more home games.
It took 20 games for the Pistons to asert themselves. With CB and Sheed not 100% it will take another 20 games to reasert the Pistons. The cream is still rising. Just slow as molasses.
pistons are still the best team in the east. chauncey's injury is a blessing in disguise. it will expose flip murray and break delfino out. flip will be traded and all will be well. if we face orlando in the playoffs i'm worried. d. howard is a beast, grant will be healthy, ariza is breaking out, darko shuts people down. they have the pieces if grants body and leadership can hold them together they can make it to the finals.
They also have Jameer Nelson as their starting point guard, and he's worse defensively than Earl Boykins.
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Some of those fundamental flaws will be worked out as the season goes. And some new flaws will be found.
"It will expose Flip Murray." "And break delfino out." Only half correct their jay. I wish Chauncey will stay on the bench, and Delfino would be given a chance.
I dunno. Jay is kinda right. Delfino has definitely broken out. That might not stop the coach from limiting his minutes, but just prior to CB going down, Flip Murray was buried in the rotation. Carlos is giving us everything we could expect from an 8th man, maybe even a 7th.
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Gentlemen (and Ladies) I present to you my finished helmet.
Just thought I'd get some feedback one last time before I give it a final flat clear coat and move on to one of the dozens of other Fett projects I am chomping at the bit to get at! :)
Things I don't like: The back color sucks and the dent is too big. Some of the mandbile detail looks a little too brushed on than something that would have happened naturally.
Things I do like: Pretty much I am 99% happy with how it turned out. I didn't know I had it in me! I've learned from my mistakes and think I'll be 100% happy with my mystery helmet. :)
Some of the diry and scratches don't show up. Oh well. Trust me. It looks dirty as hell.
Thanks for looking. :D
Updated: (6/14/03)
A fellow member asked me about the colours I used and asked if I could list them all. For his benefit and for anyone else who might be curious, I added them to the helmet section of my little solipsistic web page (just click the helmet link):
I say it there and I'll say it here: These are just the colours I used. I'm happy with them. But you use them at your own risk. :)
Gettin' there, slowly; I still have a lot of detail work to do. :D
I added the kill bars (which look more orange IRL than here; I used a color called Equipment yellow which blends into a color called School Bus Yellow, which is an orangey yellow) and have done even more weathering.
The ears are just taped on for now. I did a quick and dirty visor in Photoshop 'cos it just plain looks better with a visor.
If I had it to do over I'd have made the dent smaller. But I'm not about to go back now, so it is what it is.
Any input and/or constructive criticism is welcome. Be as kind or cruel as you like -- I can take it. :D
Thanks for looking!
A big thank you goes to Rogue Studios for his research which led to the discovery of Panzer Oliver Green.
Again, this is just a practice helmet so I'm only trying for accuracy to a point. This is more about learning to paint so I do justice to my mystery helmet.
And here's the original post. I've come a long way in the past couple weeks.
I need help.
I spent much of the weekend working on painting the back of my helmet. The end result was disastrous. I was expecting it to look bad. But not this bad. Thank God for sandpaper and second chances.
Anyway, I've done searches which turned up nothing.
I spent an hour reading through old helmet posts looking for a painting tutorial. Nada.
There's many great tips, sure, but I just wondered if anyone has disseminated their methods into a tutorial with loads of pictures and explanations in excruciating detail for really paint challenged people such as myself.
I hope this is a case where some clever person comes along, tells me I haven't searched hard enough, and posts links to a dozen helmet painting tutorial threads. :D
Oh, and I've been to Obi-Wan's Boba Fett section. Their info on painting and weathering a helmet is useful, but it's not that helpful if you're going for screen accuracy. I want to know how to try to closely mimic the weathering on an ESB helmet, not a custom job.
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• Canisius currently has five players averaging two points per game or more: senior midfielder Maria Kotas with 4.38 ppg, junior attacker Tori Quinn with 4.0 ppg, sophomore attacker Taylor Giglio with 3.31 ppg, junior attacker Meghan Cuddy with 2.31 ppg, and sophomore midfielder Ashley Bull with 2.0 ppg.
• The Griffs have never finished a season with more than four players averaging two or more points per game.
• Goals were scored by 11 different players in last Saturday's 18-8 win over Manhattan.
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Find a good trainer. Bane will be 9 months next week and the last two months he has been very difficult.
But with the proper training we've had, training is for the dog and owner, he's matured in a short time. He just needed to know who's boss and what he can't do.
Don't give up on your dog . This breed is so intelligent. And later on down the road you'll see progress and there's no better feeling
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Hes just alot to handle I need to sort it big time
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7 months is often when things get really hairy. This is when a lot of dogs get rehomed because it is a difficult age.
You can make it through this.
First of all, make sure he has appropriate things to chew on. Maybe a special safe toy or chew that he gets only when he is crated. But also have stuff for him to carry around, the house. Be able to reidirect him, whenever he starts to chew on anything inappropriate.
Crate him when you cannot supervise him. Crate him when you vaccuum. Crate him when you need a break. The rest of the time, use a leash on him. Leash him to you. You can type on your computer while he is right there next you. You just need to be aware that he is gnawing on the right kind of thing.
Keep up the exercise. A tired puppy is a good puppy. Usually.
Get into some training classes and train him a little bit every day. Maybe three 5-7 minute sessions a day. Keep the training light and fun. Quit when he still wants more.
The crate is your friend. It is not a place for punishement. It is better than closing him in the kitchen, because that isolates him. Crating him keeps him safe.
You picked an intelligent breed. Intelligence and obedience should go together. Eventually it does. But intelligent youngsters usually just get in more trouble. Instead of reacting to all the bad behavior, act. Show him what you want him to do. Engage him. Use his brains and his brawn.
Good luck.
Remember, he's a dog and still a baby.
7 months is like living with a whirlwind but your pup sounds like a very normal, under exercised (yep - a twice daily romp may be too little), and untrained pup.
Training is not about doing it right once, it's repetition, repetition, repetition!
He does not know the difference in his toys and chews and your coats, cabinets etc.. all he knows is that it's fun and it gets your attention.
These dog want to please, but they need to be taught everything.
Consider that your pup probably understands more 'human' words than you'll ever understand dog speak.
Suggest you look for training classes in your area - dog club, not pet store variety.
They do make crates for dogs his size. Many good ones. I personally use one similar to this Midwest LS-1642DD - Double Door Folding Dog Crate For Dogs 71-90 lbs.. My Jack is close to 100 lbs and fits into it just fine.
Good luck, hang in there.
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Ive walked played kicjed threw the ball up and down the beach for 3 hours weve came home hes destroyed the kitcken drawer because ive closed the kitchen door but I watched few the videos got a couple if tips when do u crate him just when u are not arounf ??
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Ive walked played kicjed threw the ball up and down the beach for 3 hours weve came home hes destroyed the kitcken drawer because ive closed the kitchen door but I watched few the videos got a couple if tips when do u crate him just when u are not arounf ??
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Breathe! You'll be ok . He really, really needs training and exercise. This is their prime age for being "teenagers", so crating is also extremely important. Start small- he has to sit before meals or going out the door. Do obedience work a few times a day with him... it'll not only work his brain and teach him impulse control but it will help him bond with you and be more inclined to listen to you. He can't be obedient if he doesn't know how, and he needs a LOT of exercise. I'm not kidding when I say this breed needs a lot of exercise and a lot of training. Everything you describe, from the destruction to the mouthiness, indicates a bored dog.
And like others have said crate him when your not present. Get enrolled in an obedience class, practice often and try not to get too frustrated. I know its hard, but he's also in a teenager phase, he can grow out of it. I would say mental stimulation is an absolute must, as I find my dog is much more exhausted after mental stimulation vs physical stimulation.
|My boys liked scoccer balls! I would stand on the patio and kick it for them! Close off rooms you don't want him in if you can, and I usually take guest coats and put them in a bedroom off limits to pets and kids! All the advice above sounds good too!
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I sound so horrible but I love him to pieces just had enough I teain with him I do the food I do the lie down the sit before he walkd or comes througgh a door he even ate the baby gate to keep out in the garden he eats his shed but to me he does for attention he does it most of time because he doesnt get into the living room or im around but I give him loads of attention he barks ay wheels attacks them attacks hoover the brush the hose he can't evem come up stairs because he wont settle when u tell him off he mouths me
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What treats are you using?
Sometimes you have to take out the big guns even in low distraction situations- to get him to work with you.. Such as real meat, cheese, freeze dried liver meat.
For a crate i suggest a plastic crate, they are not as easy to escape from, some dogs prefer them over wire crates. Since you have such a big dog go for giant or XXL sized crates.. they do make them for huge sized dogs! http://www.amazon.com/Petmate-Kennel-90-125-Pounds-Bleached/dp/B00149FL00/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1389139351&sr=8-17&keywords=XXL+crateHere is a wire cage link: http://www.amazon.com/MidWest-Solutions-Door-Large-Crate/dp/B0012GOEGW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389139338&sr=8-1&keywords=XXL+crate
Before offering attention, food, water, going outside, treats, going out of a bedroom. Ask him to do something for you such as sit and wait, down, shake, etc. This is helped a bit for my very rude girl
As for exercise, if he has good hips and elbows and can run (what a blessing that is!) Take him out and give him a nice good run with chuck it! Also do walks, as they can be fun for you and him and a bonding time. But if he can RUN, let the guy run to get his energy out that way!
Try incorporating fun tricks and add a new one every week or every 3 weeks, whatever you can do. This is fun for both you. Continue to do the commands he knows now, but do them throughout the day, on walks, before getting up, etc.
Mind games are very important for your dog, just as exercise. There are actually books out there with lots of different mind games you can do with or without your dog, such as this book, which i recommend! http://www.amazon.com/Brain-Games-Dogs-Provide-Stimulation/dp/1554074908/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1389140037&sr=8-2&keywords=mind+games+for+dogs
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President Bush was so absorbed in plans to end the reign of Saddam Hussein he ignored political considerations in that region of the world. Kurdistan is now for all intensive purposes functioning as an independent nation even though ostensibly part of Iraq. America failed to engage in long range planning about what would happen if Kurdistan became self governing and then encouraged Kurdish rebels to attack and retreat into a sanctuary in Iraq. Bush also doesn't recognize by invading Iraq without UN authorization he opened the door for other nations to claim if they are subject to "terrorist threats" they have the right to invoke the same policy of hot pursuit. If Turkish troops encounter Iraqi troops and shots are exchanged, what will be the policy of the United States? In the midst of this confusion and tension, the US Congress is prepared to pass a resolution condemning Turkey for its genocide campaign against Armenians. There is no question of Turkish complicity in a genocide operation, but President Bush has lost all leverage over Congress to find ways of getting the message out about Turkish brutality without adding to tension in the region.


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Look in any woman's closet and nine times out of ten, you'll find multiple black dresses. They all may look the same to the outside observer, but to her they are each distinctly different. So when Donna Karan opened her 30th-anniversary show today with a dozen looks the color of the night sky, it wasn't for lack of imagination. It was for distinct understanding of women, of the way they dress and of New York City itself. (Even among a crowd gathered exclusively for the purpose of the highest fashion, it was 50 shades of gray and darker in the cavernous Wall Street space.)
Of course, the other idea, among many, that Karan has mastered is the balance of structured and soft. So those first twelve or so exits mixed superbly tailored jackets, coats, and blazers, mostly belted at the waist, with swishy, sheer skirts that hit mid-calf. The best reflected the energy of a buzzing skyline, with cutouts and embroideries mimicking the sporadic grid of lights.
Evening was Karan to the core, too, with sensual halter dresses made of artfully draped chiffon (although Karan famously claims to have failed draping at Parsons) and slim, devoré velvet columns in striking gold, ruby, and plum.
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- From Open-Wheels.com, Ross "Old Man Ross" Fujibayashi (still not old, its just a joke), twitter handle @fujis123, answers labeled as RF.
- The boss girl herself, Gina Navarra, who runs her own site (check out her site here), twitter handle @OfficialGinaN, answers labeled as GN.
- From Open-Wheels.com, David "D Sizzle" Bolton, twitter handle @davidindycar, answers labeled as DB.
- A kick ass individual in Emily Mugan, twitter handle @emrymalee, answers labeled as EM.
- The Swingmaster himself, James Alban, twitter handle @TheKing0fSwing, answers labeled as JA.
- Co-Founder of Around the Horn Michael Tressler, twitter handle @mtressler13, answers labeled as MT.
- The STIG. Nothing more, nothing less. Mathew Gruenholz, twitter handle @IndycarStig, answers labeled as STIG.
- Straight outta Iowa is my homey Kristi, twitter handle @IAIndyFan, answers labeled as KR.
- And then there is me, @Indycar_MN. Answers labeled as MH.
1) The First Word
James Hinchcliffe won the race, Power and Hildebrand had an awkward moment, Simona de Silvestro drove great, and so on... There were a lot of great moments from St. Petersburg that stood out. What stood out most to you?
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RF: Simona's drive impressed me the most. Sucks she used up those tires near the end. But it showed once again when you give someone a chance they come through. Power did it. Hunter Reay and Hinchcliffe proved it. Simona has what it takes to join them.
GN: Being in St. Pete the entire weekend, this was definitely one of the most unpredictable races I have ever witnessed. I had been in so much anticipation for Hinchcliffe to finally get his first win; he had such a strong car all weekend and his hard work definitely paid off. Plus, I couldn't help but think of his hero, Greg Moore after he won - I know Greg was smiling from up above last Sunday.
DB: I think it was a tie for me between Simona and Marco. I don't think anyone would have picked Marco to be on the podium and for Simona to be flirting with a podium. If her tires did not let her down, she would have at least been 4th. Nothing against Rubens, but Simona took the same car and put it in the top 5. Marco's time in England in the off season working with a driver coach showed that he is humble and hungry. What a great first result for both drivers.
EM: As a long-time Simona fan, it was so satisfying to finally see her in competitive equipment!! Although she lost a few spots at the end it was really exciting to watch her hustle with shot tires.
JA: I would definitely have to say that the unveiling of the Dan Wheldon Memorial and Susie Wheldon waving the green flag on raceday! Bravo to St. Petersburg and IndyCar for honoring a legend and his family!
MT: I think what stood out to me the most was the competitiveness of Marco Andretti. He really looked to be in top form. If he can drive like that all year, he could be a real threat.
STIG: I'd be lying if I said Simona didn't stand out, but what else I saw was another Andretti Autosport driver (Hinchcliffe) pouncing on the Penske/Ganassi Juggernaut... now it looks like Andretti is the premier IndyCar team.
KR: The thing that stood out the most for me was all the surprises that happened over the course of the weekend. Instead of starting the season with what had been the Penske/Ganassi domination, we had a race that makes us anxious for a season where we will see lots of new faces on the podium.
MH: I just loved the action packed racing that we didn't get to see in 2012. Teams had the ability to do their homework in the offseason plus had all of last year to get in tuned with the car. This is a good sign for the 2013 season.
2) Buy or Sell (buy = agree, sell = disagree)
Honda will continue to struggle and will be second to Chevrolet for the remainder of the season.
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RF: Sell: The crazy think with Honda is their sports car program is damn near bulletproof. The Muscle Milk Honda was just killing it at Sebring. I think Honda will step up when it counts very soon
GN: Buy. Chevy exceeded my expectations when they returned to IndyCar last season, and I am very confident that they will still have the upper edge over Honda this season. But realistically, it's still too early to tell how things will pan out for either manufacturer this season. I also do believe Honda is going to work even harder to show that they can be just as strong as Chevy.
DB: Buy. This continues to surprise me as everything I have read says that Honda is upping their game. Yet when qualifying and the race take place, Chevy dominates. Chevy had 4 of the 6 in the Firestone Fast 6 and then they had 6 of the top 10 for the race. The first 2 cars out with mechanical gremlins were Honda. I'm not sure what is going on but they better get things figured out quickly or Chevy will wrap this up early again.
EM: Buy: I think the pressure on Honda is heavy enough that they'll figure things out in short order, but you never know. It's encouraging to see the competition with Chevy and it adds some much-needed drama!
JA: Buy, for now....But, Indianapolis is just around the corner, and the winning engine last year was a Honda...
MT: I'm buying this one. Chevy really seems to be on top of their game. I think Honda had too many years as the sole supplier that they fell a little behind.
STIG: SE;;. We've seen this before, Honda will take a look at its powerplants, take action and win races... no sweat. Chip (Ganassi) will rejoice (as much as he's capable).
KR: Sell. Last year it seemed like Honda was behind at the beginning of the year, and then they ended up being able to battle with the Chevy engines. I think it will be the same this year. It looks like Chevy has the advantage now, but I'm sure Honda will catch up soon.
MH: Sell. Honda should not worry, they will be winning races. Yes they aren't on the same pace as Chevy right now but they will either get there or they'll win a race eventually. To early to tell which engine will be more reliable.
3) Out of Bounds (issue outside of Indycar that impacts it directly)
A Birmingham council denied funds nearing $300,000 per year for the Indycar race at Alabama. It is unknown what will happen in the future. Can Indycar afford to lose a race like Barber?
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GN: IndyCar can't really afford to lose any more races, and Barber is no exception. I always enjoy IndyCar's events on the true road courses (Barber, Sonoma, Mid-Ohio, etc.), so I would especially dislike to see a track like Barber be removed from the schedule.
DB: I am okay with the council not spending tax payer dollars for Barber. I am an elected town councilman for my town so I know the issues local governments are facing with continuous budget cuts from the state. I have never been in favor of governments propping up sports businesses. IndyCar needs to be run like a business and stand on it's own 2 feet and so does Barber. If they need $300k then go out and find the sponsor in the Birmingham area. Stop looking for a handout. I think Birmingham is a good market for IndyCar to be in and I would hate to lose it but it doesn't make or break the series. Hopefully IndyCar and Barber can work together to get the money they need.
EM: Losing the race at Barber would suck, and the most confusing part of it for me is why the council is hesitant to cough up the funds to help it happen. The area economy would get the money back twice-fold (at least) when you factor in hotels, restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores etc, and they can depend on that influx of money every year if they make it tradition.
JA: I really think losing Barber would not be good at all. I thought the race year was great to watch, it was probably even better in person. If Barber goes, IndyCar needs to have a similar track to fill that void...
MT: IndyCar can't afford to ever lose a race. However, I do feel that there are plenty of great road courses out there if they could get the backing. But that is the hard part for this series. Let's just hope something can be resolved quickly.
STIG: No disrespect to Barber Motorsport Park, but yes IndyCar will be ok without it... I wouldn't like it and It wouldnt be good of course. I think Barber will stay on the schedule anyway, they'll find more funding somewhere.
KR: Losing any race is a bad thing for Indycar right now. However, I think if we lost an oval race from the schedule it would be tougher on the series than losing a street/road course.
MH: It wouldn't be losing the race that would suck, as we could find another road course to race at. It is how we lost the race that would piss me off. Stupid council doesn't realize the benefits the race provides for the region. It is certainly more than $300K that they won't pay.
4) Final Word (conclusion)
Who do you expect to see up front at Barber including a darkhorse pick?
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RF: I expect Simona to be up front. As much, as I want to see Dinger do well I think he falls short. The darkhorse pick is going to be Vautier
GN: The obvious favorite to win at Barber is Will Power. I know he is going to bounce back after his incident at St. Pete and go for yet another win. For my darkhorse, I will have to go with Tony Kanaan. He is off to a great start this season and he is well overdue for a win!
DB: Considering that only Helio and Will Power have won the race since they started racing there, I expect those two to be upfront. Interesting that Dixon has finished second every year so you have to put him up there. Other than those 3, it's wide open as to who could be up front. My darkhorse picK: Simon Pagenaud and Marco Andretti
EM: I think Power will be strong at Barber again (no surprise there), and if RLL can get their sh*t together Rahal could pick up a podium.
JA: Will "I have the" Power should be near the front as expected...My dark horse pick is Simona de Silvestro. Better team, better engine, and a great teammate in TK might be the key ingredients for a phenomenal season!
MT: I think the front runners will be Simona, Marco, Helio, and Power. All could be strong contenders. My darkhorse is James Jakes or EJ Viso. I believe it's time for these two to shine and make people take notice.
STIG: Expect to see Will Power up front as well as Hinchcliffe, Darkhorses are Simona De Silvestro (who we might not call Darkhorse in the future) and Graham Rahal (who shows great promise at Barber).
KR: I'm going to pick the KV Racing duo of Simona and TK. At St Pete, Simona showed us that she had the talent we knew she had. The team also seems to have a better chemistry this year, and looks like they are in a better position to have several podiums and even wins this season.
MH: I'm going to be unoriginal and pick Will Power. Dark horses for the race include Vautier, Pagenaud, and Viso. I do not think we are allowed call Simona a dark horse anymore.
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The Lancaster Grand Prix race will be part of a three-day celebration this weekend. It includes dusting off the Kilkenny Cup, named for the rugged mountain range on the town's border.
He said for 13 years, the Lancaster Grand Prix was the superior snowmobiling race in the country, attracting nearly 20,000 spectators.
The Lancaster Snow-Drifters, the oldest snowmobile club in the U.S., is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
The event will start Friday, with the Vintage Snow Sled Show at Crane's Snowmobile Museum on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Northern New York Vintage Snowsled Racers will race to the finish of the one-quarter mile track at the Lancaster Fairgrounds at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Later that day there will be a snowmobile parade on Main Street and a bonfire.
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Even though President Barack Obama will be participating in the first presidential debate Wednesday night against Republican nominee Mitt Romney, Obama has something else to celebrate–his 20th wedding anniversary with his wife, Michelle. On Oct. 3, 1992, Barack and Michelle Obama married at Trinity United in Chicago with around 200 of their closest family and friends, according to People.
"Twenty years ago today, I married the love of my life and my best friend," Obama tweeted. "Happy anniversary, Michelle!" In response, Michelle tweeted back, "Happy 20th anniversary, Barack. Thank you for being an incredible partner, friend and father every day. I love you!"
On her wedding day, Michelle wore an off-the-shoulder, long-sleeved white gown. But if her wedding were today, what kind of dress would she wear? Here's what we know: Michelle likes to make a statement with bold colors and body-conscious cuts that emphasize her figure. Maybe she would wear an empire, one-shoulder tulle gown, similar to what she wore to the presidential inauguration in 2010. Or maybe she would wear a short-sleeved, tea-length dress with a birdcage veil. Congrats Barack and Michelle!


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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by blueadams, Jun 28, 2013.
how scared is LeBron that we got mitchell?
The thing that has me most 'THILLED" is the prospect of coach Sheed! THAT would be outstanding!
Sheed was someone that underachieved. He played hard when he felt like and quit when the going got tough. How does this make him a good coach? What qualities does he have that will motivate players? Sure, he is smart and funny, but I'm not seeing how he would be a good coach.
Dude was one of the smartest players (B-ball IQ) in the association. He'll be a good coach. ...He just needs to work on his customer service.
I agree that he could provide some much-needed swagger. After that, I'm not so sure. We will need some assistants to help with X's and O's.
I don't know if his coaching will be any good but his post defense was top notch.
Bill takes a wet blanket with him wherever he goes...... Kinda like me sometimes.
I can't wait for 357s minutes allotment for this new team.
Sheed had one of the highest basketball IQs in the NBA. His teammates loved him and he took the youngsters under his wing and taught them the game. When the Pistons traded for him in 2004 they were 34-23, and went 19-4 the rest of the way. Remember during the Palace brawl he was the first guy into the stands to try and calm things down; when teammates had issues and he didn't, he was that voice on their shoulders to cool it. He's always been a really emotional guy, but mostly only when he was on the court or when the ref was making bad calls that personally affected him. He's a perfect assistant coach, because he's extremely knowledgeable, always thinking about the game, a mentor to the young bigs, and someone that learned the hard way what having a team with bad chemistry was like. If he joins the team, he'd arguably be their most important acquisition and I'm not exaggerating.
I sat pretty close at some Pistons games during the Goin' to Work days and may absolute favorite thing was to just sit back and listen to Sheed during these games. Not only was he hillarious. He was like a middle linebacker on the defensive end, always barking out instructions, switches and calling defensive sets. Sheed knows Xs & Os better than most.
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Loving the idea of Coach Sheed. Tony Mitchell is NOT a small forward, but he can defend the bigger SF's in the league when teams go small. Mitchell will allow us to stay BIG when teams go small.
I think Mitchell can be a poor mans Josh Smith
It seems like you forgot about the time Sheed grabbed the dry erase board to go over some plays with Kwame Brown in LA during the Mike Curry run. (This should have probably been a sign to cut bait with MC.) Look at Herrrrrrrrman and that dude in the background paying close attention.
I'm very excited about the upcoming season. I hope we can get a good player in FA, from Joe's press conference it looks like he's looking to sign wing players who can shoot. OJ Mayo or Iguodala, perhaps? Also, please hire Big Ben Wallace to replace Roy Rogers as a big man coach!
I'm excited! I'm starting to look like this guy waiting to hear if Sheed gets hired.
This ain't no thing but a chicken wing on a string at Burger King in the Spring in Lansing... Heck, I (me) used to grab a dry-erase board and try and show Kwame what was up. BTW: I'm pretty sure that's (a conscious) Walter Sharp peering over Sheed's shoulder. ...Dude's trying like hell to stay awake isn't he?
Like Laimbeer would have, Sheed brings some personality and confidence to the team. There are so many assistant coaching spots, that there's room for technicians along side of him. Zero chance of a mutiny with a guy like this on the staff. Now Cheeks can play the bad cop all he needs.
I believe this may be the game where Rip officially became known as The Greiving Rip Hamilton also.
Some memories are better off just left in the past...
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how about this? if banging pots works for you, bang on. if it doesn't, don't bang. it's not rocket science folks.
>>>>I thought "drumming" was getting bees to move up and/or out of an old gum log?<<<<SEE, that's what you get for thinking. Haven't I warned you about that before? :evil:Actually, most all the old legends have a half dozen or so names. Banging on pots and pans ain't no different. Location may have something to do with it, too.
I have never read about, or heard about, in my years of beekeeping, a beekeeper drumming out bees from a tree, and using the term "tanging".But I have heard about beekeepers beating on pots and then calling it drumming. I would say the term used as "drumming" was used for the lack of any other word known to be used.And even if some "cultural" differences can be use as an excuse, it may be better to clearly define the two going forward.
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Former Souhegan student to be remembered at services
By NANCY BEAN FOSTER
Union Leader Correspondent | March 06. 2013 11:04PM
Anthony Barksdale II, 19, a freshman at Boston University, was found unconscious at an off-campus party and subsequently died at a Boston Hospital.
Visiting hours will be on Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Smith & Heald Funeral Home in Milford. There will be a celebration of his life at Souhegan High on Saturday at 9 a.m..
Boston University, where Barksdale was studying engineering, is also sponsoring bus transportation to and from the services for its students.
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The April 2013 Knob Creek Show/Shoot is just two weeks away!.
Grant, Jeff & myself are already making preparations.
This coming week we have to prepare and ship the products that we will have available in our booth.
We have a limited amount of space in our booth and many products in our warehouse from which to choose.
So, Jeff & I thought it would be a good idea to ask our customers for suggestions as to which products APEX should have available for sale at Knob Creek this spring.
We have posted the same question on our FaceBook page.
No promises that anything suggested by our customers will be in our booth, but it will all be considered!
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This happened to me once, when for a specific one-off job that I had they were asking me to use a specific camera.
We all know that photography stuff are not the cheapest thing... So, what I did is to try to find the store with the best deals but I finally came up with LensLocker
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I am not the seller, I am not either promoting the sale (which somehow I've seen those pics couple of years ago).....but, does anyone knows what's the actual origin of this helmet?
The seller says got it on Ebay couple a while ago....and somehow I feel like DEJAVU, cause I have the feeling I've seen this first pics before, two years ago while I was in Afghanistan...probably same maker, different helmet :rolleyes :confused , before I've invested on a painted MS2 (painted by SpideyFett ;) ).
Any leads? Maker? Origin? Possible MLC helmet? Please post here. (once again, sorry if this topic doesn't belong here, or if I broke any TDH rules (I hope not, since this is my "SECOND HOME")....but I want to know the truth origins about this helmet....BADLY!!!


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William Wood, American Ambassador to Afghanistan offered a review of what happened in that nation over the past year, and from his perspective there was both good and bad news. the number of roadside bombs increased from 1,000 in 2007 to about 2,000 in 2008 while kidnappings went from 150 to 300. He saw progress in curbing the growth of poppy and believes its production declined by about 20%. He admitted the Taliban is moving into many rural areas of the country where the government is unable to establish a presence, and said there would be new programs in 2009 that arm local militia to combat terrorism.
Actually, over a year ago, British authorities in Afghanistan urged arming local villagers, but the American military shot down that idea only to finally come around to supporting such an effort. The Ambassador claims as a positive a decline of poppy production, but there is no mention of how poppy farmers feel about having their fields destroyed. Did such actions make it more or less likely they shifted support to the Taliban? There is no question the Taliban benefits from poppy production because those fields help them get money to purchase weapons. However, over a year ago, the British mentioned purchasing the entire poppy crop in order to maintain good relations with farmers and persuade them to support the Afghanistan government.
Seven years have passed and finally someone in the American government gets the idea there must be a strong armed presence in villages. This simply reflects the retarded ability of Bush officials to figure out how to conduct war against guerrilla forces.