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Discussion in 'Fantasy Sports Central' started by Darth Tater, Mar 6, 2007.
If OSU wins and you get a new PF.com T-shirt, can I have your old one? :D
Congratultions to my bruddah HQ for winning the March Madness Contest! WTG! :winner_first_h4h: Thank you to everyone who participated. Hope you had fun and I'll get you next time!
yessir my fello schoolmate HQ..good picks all the way. I picked Florida in my ESPN bracket, If I had done the same in this group, then Tater would be giving me the props instead...well at least someone from CassTech/EMU won!:nerd2:
HQ, in order to receive your prize, please PM me your address. Thanks.
Congrats to HQ for overcoming his blood-red early rounds with a come from behind win on Final Four weekend. I ended up tied for fifth, not too bad. Did anyone watch some of the post-game celebrations? I know that you have to cut 21/22-year-old guys some slack when they're that excited, but Noah, good lord...what a tool. He seems like 22 going on 12.
Ok, meanie. I missed it, but what did he do that was so immature?
He didn't do anything outrageous, just yammering on about, "We gonna go on all night! And you know what I'm talkin' about!" or something like that. He sounded like an utter fool. Though I have to admit to being a hata--not of his game, which certainly commands plenty of respect, but of his personality. When they played at Kentucky earlier this season, he dove out of bounds after a loose ball and landed right in front of the UK cheerleaders. When the whistle blew, they started waving their pom-poms like they always do, and one of them happened to be waving her poms right next to his face as he was getting up. And then he swung at her to swat her poms away, as if she was coming after him! Yeah, man, you show that 5'2" chick that she can't get all up in your grill.
Those cheerleaders can be pretty vicious, you know.:suspiciou But IF I win the fantasy hockey championship, I'll prolly be jumping around the house like a fool too and I'm twice his age!
Congrats BroQ! Two weeks ago you were near the bottom, but pulled it off! But I have to admit...I'm getting tired of UF winning everything. :P
Reminds me somewhat of how John Salley acted when the Bad Boys won their first, but not that toolish:nerd2: Noah is one who should have come out last year ..even though his team did the back to back, he looked better last year than he did this year. Da half brotha can 't shoot!! Another Rodman in the making , but he will be a top 10 pick anyway
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Hi all.I must apologise for my mistake in saying it was in the suttas.
Gotta stop posting late at night.
You are quite right Bodom,The suttas only have Lord Buddha instructing the bhikus to note sitting as sitting as sitting,walking as walking etc.
I actually meant to say some of the earlier commentaries expounded the idea of noting the whole movement of the foot,such as lifting,moving putting.I think Bhuddaghosa for instance.
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The subject of this ambitious transformation process is Estancia Valle Chacabuco. The nearest town of any size is Cochrane, population 4,000. From Patagonia headquarters in Ventura, California, it's a 16-hour flight to Balmaceda, followed by a bumpy eight-hour truck ride down a dusty road that leads to one of the world's last great wilderness areas.
Like many other large landholdings in Patagonia, this estancia was used to raise sheep and cattle. It's a business that takes a heavy toll on land and wildlife, with erosion, logging, road- building, fire and the introduction of exotic plants species. But in 2004, former Patagonia CEO, Kristine Tompkins, bought the estancia through the nonprofit foundation, Conservación Patagonica, with the aim of restoring and permanently protecting it.
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Monday 15th August 2011
One of the great things about regularly recording my thoughts is the incredible amount of subject matter available, even when it is no more than a few days between my ramblings! Like every single one of us Gooners I have my own opinion. I also very much appreciate it is not always the same as everybody else's!
I write as I see it and try not to be influenced by anything outside. Only then I feel can I be accurate in my own personal thoughts.
Dealing with the most recent piece of news first, it seems if the formalities are completed and Cesc has gone to Barcelona.
Of course, like you I am deeply disappointed we are losing such a great player but for me, above all else, one player will NEVER be bigger than the club. I cannot believe any of you have not been tired (perhaps even bored) with the constant daily speculation and I hope this will finally put it to bed. We thank him for his considerable contribution to our great club of course, but if he is now at a different club I for one will definitely stop talking about him.
Newcastle is a great city to visit for a football weekender and never fails to provide top entertainment for us travelling fans.
The game of course is very much part of that and as frustrating as it was that we only came away with a point, I'm struggling to remember ever visiting St James Park before and being so incredibly comfortable throughout.
There are a couple of incidents worth talking about for me, both on and off the pitch. Firstly, Gervinho was tripped and it should have been a penalty. It is impossible to be so sure from high up in the away end but having seen the TV replays it was a penalty, it is as simple as that.
You cannot raise your hands on a football pitch these days so there was always a risk of a red card. It is so frustrating however, that yet again the aggressor and arguably cause of the whole incident has got away with it once again. For me there is something not quite right about that.
At the moment I find myself scratching my head a little about some of us fans. I use the word 'us' here because above all else I cannot understand why we are not sticking together.
Walking out of the ground on Saturday evening I had many discussions with some fellow fans. Good, constructive and even quite heated about where we are right now. I enjoyed them and walked away a lot more happy that deep down, we are all together.
Of course I can understand the frustrations and all the reasons for them. Even though many of you might think otherwise, I too am going through those same emotions.
For me however, when OUR team are on that pitch and worked hard to come away with a point from a potentially tricky opening day, we simply have to be unified in our support.
When we spend so much money to watch our team, I can totally sympathise with those who feel because of that they have the right to air their opinion in whatever way they see fit. In my opinion however, I do not understand the benefit during any match. That's the way I feel and I'm sorry if that offends.
People love to knock our great club but this is not a new thing. In years gone by and with squads far weaker than the one we have right now, the one thing that remained constant is the fact we all stuck together as fans. Over the last 25 years we have enjoyed trophies and almost constant European football. We have been more than lucky. To help continue that, we need to be part of a 'team'.
That starts with our hugely important first leg against Udinese on Tuesday evening.
We need to try and be the 12th man, not the opposite and make it seem like we are reduced to ten.
Come on you reds.
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Young Reporter competition winner, 13-year-old Declan from Middlesex, took in Arsenal's match with Swansea City on Saturday with the Club's media team at Emirates Stadium.
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You can read his report below.
By Declan
It's the weekend again and that only means one thing, Premier League football. Today I went behind the scenes at the Emirates and got to shadow an Arsenal journalist for the game. Getting to go and watch the match in the press box, meeting a lot of people and having lunch was a really good experience. But enough about me, let's get onto the game.
The game didn't have many chances until the 15th minute, when full-back Angel Rangel made Wojciech Szczesny make a double-save to keep Swansea out for now. But in the 29th minute Arsenal went searching for a goal when a great ball in by Carl Jenkinson was headed by Gooner talisman Santi Cazorla, forcing a good catch by Gerhard Tremmel.
It was end-to-end at this point and Arsenal got a massive scare in the 31st minute when Swansea speedster Nathan Dyer got through the Arsenal defence but captain Thomas Vermaelen caught up and got a block in before Dyer pulled the trigger. Swansea kept pressing and a De Guzman free kick just hit the top of the net. Swansea were looking ever so close to putting themselves ahead. But they went into the break stalemate.
Then in the second half, Arsenal got back into it and in the 49th minute we saw some great play from Jack Wilshere to get the ball to Cazorla, who made Swansea 'keeper Tremmel make a decent save. The penalty appeals started coming for Arsenal and the first one was in the 52th when Gervinho asked for a penalty from referee Mark Clattenberg but nothing was given. Great play from Cazorla in the box brought up the second penalty appeal just six minutes later when Rangel made a challenge on Cazorla, but yet again nothing was given by Clattenberg.
Cazorla got another opportunity in the 61st minute when his shot got a little nick off German international Lukas Podolski, but Tremmel had it covered as it was not a massive deflection. A minute later however, Swansea went looking for a goal and almost got it when Rangel got through the Arsenal defence way too easily and got his shot away, which Szczesny tipped wide. Swansea looked more and more likely to score as the game progressed, with Arsenal fans becoming more and more worried.
The game was still level in the 72nd minute and Cazorla got a volley away but Tremmel caught the ball with ease. The game came to life in the last few minutes as Dwight Tiendalli got one-onone1 with Wojciech Szczesny but the Arsenal 'keeper came out victorious and made a great save to keep Arsenal in it. Two minutes later an Oxlade-Chamberlain cross got a small nick off a Swansea man before coming to Vermaelen to head the ball but sadly Tremmel stopped the header from hitting the back of the net.
So it was crunch time with just one minute left plus three minutes of added time and in the 89th minute Miguel Michu got through an asleep Arsenal defence to slot the ball home and give the Swans the lead at a crucial time. Michu scored again just two minutes later, when Dyer took the ball away from Jenkinson and fed Michu who firstly composed himself and calmly put it past Szczesny to seal the game for the Welsh side.
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No matter what, he will have to pay for shipping there, unfortauntly. I would talk to a supervisor, though - They should pick up the tab on the return shipping. And, it is true - other brands would pick up the shipping both ways. Sorry.
I've mostly had good luck w/ Berettas, except for 1.


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Sension Proving She Belongs in Starting Role for the Phoenix
By: Jill Wunrow (@JillWunrow)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The old saying, "good things come to those who wait" could not be more true for Green Bay women's basketball redshirt senior Stephanie Sension (Hopkins, Minn.), who has earned a spot in this season's starting lineup, and is proving she belongs in that role.
With consistent improvement throughout her career, this season Sension has the opportunity to showcase her abilities from the tipoff of the game.
Saturday, Nov. 10, Sension made her first collegiate start at Northern Iowa. Though a senior on the team, Sension had butterflies like a freshman putting on a Phoenix uniform for the first time.
"Oh my gosh I was shaking and so excited," said Sension when she awaited the introduction of the starting lineups. "This has been my dream since I was a little girl, to be able to start for a team, and it's an awesome opportunity that I'm so thankful for."
Though it was her first start, Sension has proved all along throughout her career what she is capable of doing for the Phoenix.
During Sension's collegiate debut at North Dakota Nov. 13, 2009, the freshman scored 10 points, going 5-for-9 from the field. In the NCAA Tournament during the same season, Sension scored a jump shot at the buzzer to end the first half of Green Bay's second round game against No. 4 seed Iowa State to boost the Phoenix lead to 34-29.
As a sophomore during the NCAA Tournament Regional Semifinal game against Baylor in 2011, Sension drew a charge against All-American Brittney Griner while scoring four points and grabbing two rebounds in seven minutes of play.
After closing exhibition play with a 20-point performance during her junior campaign, Sension celebrated her 22nd birthday Feb. 23 by scoring 12 points, 10 in the second half, in 16 minutes of play against Valpo. Less than one week later the 6-foot-3 forward scored 14 points, including two three-pointers, in 16 minutes of play on the road at Loyola. Sension once again closed her season with strong performances in the NCAA Tournament. In the first round against Iowa State, Sension went 4-for-4 from the field, finishing with eight points in 13 minutes followed by five rebounds in eight minutes in the second round against No. 2 seed Kentucky.
This season Sension is once again off to a solid start for Green Bay, averaging 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest while leading the team in field goal percentage (.579) through two contests.
"Stephanie has really remarkable feet for a big kid; it's absolutely amazing her ability to cover a point guard right in front of her," said Green Bay head coach Kevin Borseth. "I'm just amazed at that."
Though Sension is not expected to fill the void of Green Bay's first WNBA Draft pick Julie Wojta, Sension is expected to step up fast into her role.
"She has to grow a lot and we need her to feel comfortable when she's in the game in putting her close to the basket but she also understands the grand scheme of things if we need her to play on the outside," Borseth said. "In my opinion Stephanie's biggest strength is guarding the ball, she's tall and has the ability to be able to see like a guard."
Sension obviously plays a bigger role with the Phoenix this season than in years past, and a major key to her success this season is confidence from her coaches and teammates along with her missions trip this summer to Prague, Czech Republic in which she and other teammates shared their faith while competing against professional teams.
"My experience changed my life. Basketball is very important to me and it's a way for me to share my beliefs and my faith with others," Sension said. "Most people think you can't do that with sports but you really can."
Sension has certainly helped fill a big void for the Phoenix, carrying Green Bay in the first half of its regular season opener at UNI leading all players with 12 points before finishing the game with 13 points while playing a career-high 33 minutes in addition to grabbing six rebounds. In Green Bay's most recent game against Central Michigan, Sension tied a career-high seven rebounds while pouring in 14 points in the home opener.
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Canisius (7-5, 3-1 MAAC) vs. Manhattan (2-10, 0-4 MAAC)
When: Saturday, April 12
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Demske Sports Complex
Live Video/Live Stats: Available through GoGriffs.com
Twitter: @GoGriffs/@CanisiusWLAX
Scouting the Griffs
• Canisius enters Saturday's game having won its last two games and four of its last five.
• In their two most recent games, the Griffs scored 20 or more goals, marking the first time in program history that they have hit the 20 mark in back-to-back games.
• Through four games of conference play senior midfielder Maria Kotas and junior attacker Tori Quinn are combining to average 11.5 points per game, with Kotas posting a school record 14 against Quinnipiac and Quinn tallying eight at Iona.
Raging Bull
• Sophomore midfielder Ashley Bull won a school-record 10 draw controls in Wednesday's 20-8 win over Siena.
• The record broke that of former Griff Megan Oosting, who set the previous record with nine also against Siena on April 7, 2011.
• Bull is second on the team this season with 40 draw controls, five behind team-leader Maria Kotas.
• As a team, the Griffs are 2-2 in the draw control battle in MAAC play.
Quinn's Quest for 100
• Junior attacker Tori Quinn's next goal will be the 100th of her career.
• She will become the eighth player in program history to score 100 goals and just the second to do so before the start of their senior season.
• If Quinn scores against Manhattan, she will have reached the mark in just 51 games, the second-fastest in school history behind Whitney Card (35 games).
Teetering on 100 Wins
• A win over Manhattan would give head coach Scott Teeter the 100th win of his career.
• Teeter would move to 100-100 overall.
• After starting 0-22 in his career, Teeter would move to .500 for the first time with a win.
Scouting the Jaspers
• Manhattan enters Saturday's contest in search of its first league win.
• The Jaspers are currently riding a six-game losing streak.
• Manhattan is led offensively by Megan Yarusso and Donna Jo DiNorcia, who are tied with a team-high 20 points.
• 18 of Yarusso's points have come on goals, while DiNorcia has a team-high seven assists.
• Christin Fiorinelli has started all 12 games in net for the Jaspers, with 107 saves and a .450 save percentage.
• As a team, the Jaspers are scoring 8.75 goals per game while allowing 11 goals per game.
Series History
• This is the 17th meeting between the two schools.
• Manhattan leads the all-time record 9-7, but the Griffs have won six-straight.
• The Griffs' won the last meeting (April 6, 2013) by a score of 16-4.
• Tori Quinn had seven points (two goals, five assists) in that contest to lead the way for Canisius.
• Junior goaltender Kayla Scully got the win in that game, allowing three goals on six shots. Sophomore Claudia Coleates played the final 13 minutes, allowing just one goal while facing six shots.


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The Learning Center (TLC) and the Best Expectation Programs (BEP) are initiatives of the Academic Advising & Retention Center. At TLC, WKU undergraduate students provide free peer-to-peer course specific tutoring. Currently enrolled WKU students should make appointments for one-on-one tutoring via our online scheduling system or call (270) 745-5065 and we will make a tutoring appointment for you. In addition to tutoring course specific content, TLC offers assistance with academic skill areas such as note taking, time management, test taking skills, etc. TLC is also host to a number of other programs and services including: The Academic Advantage Series: Workshops for Success, Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), a quiet study space, and 12 Dell computer workstations for academic projects only.
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Fox Pushes Canard That Businesses Are Punishing Workers In Response To Affordable Care Act
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Fox News misrepresented how Darden Restaurants and Denny's are responding to the Affordable Care Act in order to suggest that the Affordable Care Act is harming workers and driving up prices.
An owner of a number of Wendy's restaurants in Omaha, Nebraska announced that the franchise would cut employees' hours to avoid providing health care for many of its workers. Fox Business host Stuart Varney dishonestly argued that the decision by this one Wendy's franchise owner was part of larger trend, citing moves by Darden Restaurants and Denny's to bolster his claim.
But Varney's reference to Darden Restaurants and Denny's is wrong. Darden, the owner of the Olive Garden, announced in October that the company would scale back employee hours to avoid having to provide health insurance. Darden subsequently backed off and confirmed it would not move full-time employees to part-time status.
In the case of Denny's, John Metz, the owner of dozens of Denny's restaurants, announced a plan to institute a five percent surcharge to all his customers' checks but later did not go through with his plan. After Metz announced his plan, Denny's chief executive John Miller contacted him to express that the surcharge was "inconsistent with our values." Miller told the Huffington Post in an email that he was disappointed "that [Metz's] comments have been interpreted as the company's position." Miller added:
"Unfortunately, the comments of this franchisee, who represents less than 1 percent of our system and who owns restaurants in other concepts, has been portrayed as reflective of the entire Denny's brand," Miller said. "I am confident his perspective is not shared by the company or hundreds of franchisees/small business owners who make up the majority of the Denny's community. Specifically, his comments suggesting that guests might reduce the customary tip provided to their server as an offset to his proposed surcharge are inconsistent with our values and approach to business throughout our brand."
Metz did not go through with the 5 percent surcharge.
These fast food restaurants have rescinded their plans to cut hours or increase prices, in part as a result of strong negative public reaction. In addition, a study conducted by the Urban Institute found that the health care law would have a "negligible impact" on most business' costs and could save money for small businesses employing 100 or fewer workers.
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In the twenty years of being an innkeeper, we have hosted many groups of friends, relatives, wedding parties and business groups. This is a post about a group of friends from southern Ohio who chose Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast for their annual getaway. And this is the first such group we have had since I've begun to blog.
They call themselves "seniors", but in reality they are as vibrant and productive as any younger folks. They claim to be in their 70's something – to Bill and I they look like 60's something and act even younger. In fact Ruby and Harry are still hold hands. For two days they have been laughing, talking, playing games, drinking wine, planning dinner and running around having fun. This year they stayed fairly close to home, but in the past they have chosen Las Vegas, Florida, Chicago and houseboating on Lake Cumberland. We're glad they stayed at our inn on this early fall weekend.
Gail & Judy is the only couple who is actually retired but keeping very busy and the other two couples still work jobs they love. Audrey and Jim own and operate a kennel, Harry runs a luxury aircraft auction and Ruby works for an e-business company. I believe this is what keeps them young at heart. They have 14 children between them, 31 grandchildren and 6 great grand children. This alone keeps them busy.
We enjoy having groups at our bed and breakfast. There is ample space inside and out for them to gather and not interfere with other guests.
If you are planning a getaway with your friends, we invite you to visit Whispering Pines. Call me toll free at 866-452-5388. I'll be delighted to help you plan your stay. We can even arrange massages for the ladies and clay shooting for the men. We'll look forward to meeting you.
Hope to see you soon,
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|Busted Knuckles
Thanks tm454, I looked at the threads with a magnifier and didn't see any damage. I'm guessing my column is from a first gen camaro/firebird, and I'm not real sure about the column the donor nut came from (I remember moving a bust T top out of the way, so it had to be mid seventies- early 70's), so it's prolly metric.
I'm glad you mentioned that the nut should go down easily (clears up that should I crank it down or not question).
Gonna stop by my favorite parts store this afternoon and just buy a couple different ones if they have them.
Thanks y'all. BTW, when I was in the Air Force, locknuts were called wife nuts....cause they don't go down easy... <img src="graemlins/mwink.gif" border="0" alt="[mwink]" />
Having made several steering wheel changes on 50's, 60's and earily 70's GM cars I can say the Nut goes on easily down to the wheel. A metric nut will or might JUST start and become tight/stuck. Don't crank it down if it stops just short of 1/2 thread as it may very well be metric. Any idea what year the column you have is from and the year the doner nut is from? I take it you don't have a thread chaser/tap and or die that large to gently run the column thread and doner nut? Say the nut and column are compatable but the nut won't start or run, If the column was laying around your garage you may have bumped the thread. Take a close look at the thread on the column as it may be squished and won't accept a nut. You can take a SMALL file to the thread if it is damaged and removed the smashed thread and allow the nut to run down. Also check with NAPA, they have books on just about everything and may be able to give you a heads up on what you need and even get you a new nut.
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|Busted Knuckles
Thanks Connman, It may be just the locking feature that I'm feeling when I start the nut onto it. Like you said, it turns a couple of threads and quits. It just feels kinda tight for a locknut.
But before I start crankin it down, I'm going back to the boneyard and grab some more. I'd forgotten that it could also be metric.
|as far as I know same years up to about 80 same style{tilt/not}are same it should be locking locking nuts screw on a couple of threads befor it stops. turn 1/4 turn and inspect threads on nut and shaft try again turh it 1/2 and recheck junk yards full of cars go get couple of nuts metric and std
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Gm steering wheel nut
Anybody real familiar with GM columns?
I'm putting one in a F100, and I don't have the steering wheel nut. I took one off of another column at a boneyard. It appeared to be about the same year column. I tried the nut on my column but it either don't fit at all, or the threads are screwed up, or its a locking type nut.
Can anyone enlighten me before I screw up my column? Are they a standard NF thread or some off the wall GM specific thread size, (I can't find my thread gages)?
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For the most part I have settled in on the idea of getting a Springfield 1911 Mil Spec. A local gentleman has a Springfield 1911 GI new in the box that he would trade even for my Sig, but I can't get warmed up to the low profile sights or the idea of converting the sights to something my fifty year old peepers can see and be accurate with.
I have found some decent buys at Gun Broker, but I'm open to thoughts as to some of the prefered places to buy one. There are no authorized dealers in Maine.


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Though still not technically a starter, Colts WR T.Y. Hilton sure is producing like one. The second-year target hauled i two passes for 17 yards including one of Andrew Luck's two touchdown tosses against the Browns in Indy's third preseason game. That's three preseason scores for Hilton, who is coming off the bench behind Reggie Wayne and Darrius Heyward-Bey .
Fantasy Analysis:
The scoring potential is no fluke, which is why he's a high-end fantasy WR3. More snaps would be nice and the Colts are often using two-TE sets, a trend that could make Hilton's week-to-week production dicey. Overall, we're talking about a potential breakout performer who could sniff double-digit touchdowns with enough targets. Wayne caught seven passes for 79 yards while Heyward-Bay, who remains a pure depth play for fantasy owners, went 3 for 33.


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I got arachne's skin+voice pack, she's top 3 favorite Gods for me tbh.
I got arachne's skin+voice pack, she's top 3 favorite Gods for me tbh.
The young Zeus skin (forget its actual name lol) + his voicepack for me.
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Been getting in to playing Change in arena (when I'm not having to tank on Ymir) and she is crazy with max CDR.
I've been practicing some ADC lately with Apollo. Gotta start improving my accuracy.
For new players I recommend starting with easy gods.
Start with Ymir first, he is a great support. Support (guardians) usually have the least skill requirement. They are very durable so you will not be punished too much until you learn to juke and have good positioning.
ADCs are the last gods you should play because they require the most skill.
Apollo is also a great pick for people wanting to play hunter due to the stun + protections from serenade and the moves makes a great escape tool, plus his ultimate gives him a global presence which is incredibly useful for things such as split pushing.
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i started with adc's first
easiest role to play IMO - though i have previews moba experience so it might just be me.
their skill sets are so skill friendly anyone can pick one up and be decent at it right from the start.
the hardest characters imo are mages
Anyone from the asian/aussie timezone that's looking for a group to play with? My buddy and I are starting to get into it.
Hit me up!
I play in the Asian timezone though I play only like 2 matches a day at most since I hit 30 because of work.
Anyway, the easiest god to start with is probably not an adc... Usually the team survives or dies by an ADC. Best to start off as a support so you get a general idea on how supporting works so if you ADC next time, you know the extent of the help you can get. Or just play a mage because of AOE.
Also chang'e and nu wa are actually bad supports and better mages since their kit doesn't allow supporting as much as bursting or sustained damage. Sun Wukong or Hel would be much better choices as support since they have more skills in their kit than can save their counterparts but also dish out decent damage. Though Hel is usually a squishy powerhouse.
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Out of all the gods I've played he bo has I think the best bad-team-carry potential. If he gets fed early he alone can win the game.
Ah... there's something really satisfying about getting kills with Ymir's autoattacks.
Anubis. You dont even have to be good at Anubis... a couple of early kills and you get to be super-roaming-instagib-powerhouse Anubis and carry all the bads.
Ullr isn't nearly as OP as I initially thought. He's all about that that axe stun, which is incredibly easy to predict and avoid. If he is in his melee stance and he hasn't used his axe throw just juke like crazy.
It appears that all new gods appear OP because you haven't learned to counter them yet.
Love playing Au Kuang, got out of some really sticky situations with him, I find his AoE Dot so strong.
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it's a really fun game im glad i saw DizzyW was playing it and decided to try it out cos Dizzy knows a bit about games lol.
i think Smite wud have to be better than LoL, if LoL is like Dota. But like i said in my other post, i dont like queues for matches, i dont like ranked matches, and i dont like loading screens for battles. So.. im not sure yet but it is fun!
oh! i voted for Smite in the "ultimate f2p something" showdown vs warframe.
warframe i feel is gonna be a yuck game.
Be warned - I am a major player of Regnum Online the mmo. I've been playing it for about 2 years and rarely go without logging in at least once a day. You can also look at good alternatives to Regnum such ase Aion online and Aika Online.
Not sure how Queenvoo can think Warframe might be a "yuck" game. Maybe because it's nothing like Regnum?
That being said, I always pick him when I want to finish a losing streak.
Also Anubis is an good choice against unknowing players but against good teams Anubis gets wrecked. The only escape is a disable on one person. The moment you miss or hit someone with that, the whole team will be on you. Long story short, it's good against scrubs but most teams would prefer mages like freya or zeus because they can rain hell from a relative distance and still have decent escapes.
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Ao Kuang > All
Is there anything I can read up on SMITE? I still see people disconnect or rage a fair bit, but I do play a single game or two whenever I'm bored and haven't got the mood for LoL.
I pretty much have no clue wat spells to buy for the actives. I don't really know many gods (pretty much play Nu Wa/Aphrodite/Neith most of the time...). Are these 3 gods popular/strong??
I really like how wards are so cheap in this game tho. There's literally no downside to buying them at all times~
Also, idk how I got all those gems. I bought the Ultimate God Pack right before SMITE was released tho...


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Study reveals that in nature, bees build lots of different sized comb, so I'm not sure small cell is truly the answer.
I had read that you must replace your brood comb every so many years because each time a bee hatches out the cell gets smaller.
If that is true then it makes sense that cells for wild bees come in all different sizes.


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On episode #120 of the podcast This Week in Virology, Vincent, Rich, and Ed discuss the transition from academic scientist to government work, the general program of drug and vaccine development in the biodefense world and at BARDA, and career opportunities for scientists in government.
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I didn't really care for any of the other "modular" type stocks that are on the market, so I made my own. I've been quite pleased with their performance, so I'm offering them for sale now:
I'm calling the basic model the Wolverine... It fits an Ace type receiver block or folding mechanism, has a built-in sling mounting point, and includes an AR slip on rubber butt pad:
Price with the standard butt pad is $105 each plus flat rate shipping. Add $35 for a Limbsaver recoil pad. These are available in two different lengths (check my website for more details), and include mounting hardware.
My second model, the Werewolf, is a further development of my basic stock, that includes an adjustable kydex cheek rest for use with an optical sight:
It's available in the same lengths as the Wolverine. The cheek rest adjusts quickly using a pair of low profile thumb nuts (which can be reversed to the other side). When installed on an AK with an Ace folding mechanism, it is narrow enough to fold flat to the left side (you have to use a top mounted optic rail like the TWS or Krebs):
The Werewolf is priced at $150 each with the standard butt pad, plus flat rate shipping. Add $35 to substitute a Limbsaver recoil pad. For a sling mount, either use one of the folding mechanisms that provides for a sling attachment, or I can weld on a standard QD type attachment point for another $10, as pictured on my .308 Saiga above.
Both stocks are constructed from 4130N aircraft tubing and sheet, TIG welded in a hard jig to ensure correct alignment. Finish is a low-gloss black powder coat. Unfortunately due to the cost of shipping hazmat materials to Alaska, this is the only finish I can offer at this time. At special request if I have any unfinished units in stock, I can ship it in bare steel (same price) if you want to have it finished to match your firearm, so at least you or your refinisher won't have to remove the powder coating. Made by hand in the USA, and indelibly marked for your 922r compliance.
For more details, or to ask a question, feel free to PM me, post here, send email to email@example.com, or visit my website at Boomsticks Forever.


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Good choice for good reasons.
There are a ton of fantastic .22's out there that shoot incredibly well and are reliable.
The .22 will teach you trigger control and target acquisition.
Before you settle on any one, read. Read a lot.
Each brand has it's good points and bad ones. Talk to people but remember the answer you usually get is "buy what I have"
Also in .22's think used. It's hard to shoot out or break a .22.
Good luck in the search and enjoy it.


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Heritage Oaks Bancorp Announces Results for the Second Quarter 2012 - 07/26/12
Simone Lagomarsino, CEO
Thomas Tolda, CFO
Click here to view the official press release. (PDF)
Heritage Oaks Bancorp Announces Results for the Second Quarter, 2012
Net income was $1.9 million, $0.3 million more than in the first quarter of 2012, and $0.9 million more than in the second quarter of 2011, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of profitability.
Total deposits increased $27.6 million from the end of the first quarter 2012 of which $22.4 million was non-interest bearing demand deposits (DDA). Total deposits increased by $47.7 million from year-end 2011, representing an annualized growth rate of 12.2%.
Gross loans grew $18.2 million in the second quarter to $663.7 million, representing the first quarterly net growth in the loan portfolio since the fourth quarter of 2009.
The Company released $0.7 million from its deferred tax asset (DTA) valuation reserve in the second quarter as compared to $0.8 million released in the first quarter. The remaining DTA valuation reserve at June 30, 2012 is $4.1 million.
On May 25, 2012, the Company paid all of its previously deferred interest and dividends on its trust preferred and TARP securities, bringing both of these obligations current.
Effective July 19, 2012, the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of San Francisco terminated its Written Agreement with the Company, which was issued on March 4, 2010. This followed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and California Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) termination of the Bank's Consent Order on April 16, 2012.
PASO ROBLES, Calif., July 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heritage Oaks Bancorp (the "Company") (Nasdaq:HEOP), the parent company of Heritage Oaks Bank (the "Bank"), today reported net income of $1.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, $0.3 million more than in the first quarter 2012 and $0.9 million more than in the second quarter 2011. The increase in net income during the second quarter of 2012 was primarily driven by greater non-interest income due to $0.8 million more of gain on securities sold and $0.2 million of additional mortgage business related revenues resulting from increased loan origination volume in comparison to first quarter.
Also contributing to the improvement in net income compared to the prior quarter was the decline in the provision for loan losses of $0.3 million. Partly offsetting these earnings improvements was a $0.3 million decrease in net interest income due to a decline in earning asset yields. The Company also experienced an increase in non-interest expense of $0.4 million mainly due to a $0.7 million provision for potential losses on certain mortgages sold by the Bank in 2007. The Bank has recently been notified of the buyer's intent to require the Bank to repurchase the mortgages pursuant to the terms of the agreement under which the mortgages were originally sold. After incorporating accrued dividends and accretion on preferred stock of $0.4 million in the aggregate, net income available to common shareholders for the second quarter was $1.5 million. Net income per basic and diluted common share was $0.06 in the second quarter, $0.01 more than the basic and diluted income per share reported in the first quarter 2012.
On a pre-tax basis, second quarter earnings were $1.7 million, $0.5 million higher than the first quarter. The second quarter earnings before income taxes and provision for loan losses were $4.8 million, $0.3 million higher than the first quarter's $4.5 million, and $1.2 million or 32% higher than the second quarter 2011.
Second quarter results were largely impacted by a $3.1 million provision for loan losses. The Company recently migrated to a more granular loan risk grading scale after completing a grade recertification and full review of all loan relationships equal to or greater than $500 thousand, which represents 74% of gross loans. While this review was primarily focused on ensuring existing loans were properly graded based on the new methodology, it provided additional insights on the overall credit quality of this portion of the portfolio. In the second quarter, net loan charge-offs totaled $4.7 million, the majority of which were related to updated specific reserve calculations.
"We remain on track to achieve our strategic goals of further improving the overall risk profile of our credit portfolio and building greater profitability and efficiency in the Company," said Simone Lagomarsino, CEO and President. "We believe that the second quarter results mark an inflection point for us as business growth is evident. Loans outstanding increased $18.2 million, marking the first time the loan portfolio has grown since the fourth quarter of 2009. We made great progress in the second quarter gathering low cost deposits, which increased 3.4%, or $27.6 million from the first quarter, and are now up 12.2% on an annualized basis, growing $47.7 million since year-end 2011. Operating efficiency, excluding provisions for potential mortgage repurchases, was 64.0% in the second quarter, reflecting improvement from the first quarter's 64.8%. The second quarter operating results reflect progress with the cost savings and top-line growth initiatives we outlined earlier in the year, which we have and will continue to focus on," said Ms. Lagomarsino.
Effective July 19, 2012, the FRB of San Francisco terminated its Written Agreement with the Company, which was issued March 4, 2010. This action follows the termination by the FDIC and DFI on April 16, 2012 of their Consent Order, which was issued to the Bank on March 4, 2010. The Company and the Bank are now operating under less formal Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the FDIC, DFI and FRB. "The termination of the formal agreements is further testament to the progress the Company has made addressing its regulatory issues. We continue to focus on executing on our strategic plan, including improving credit quality and earnings, in an effort to eliminate the MOUs and build greater value for our customers and shareholders," said Ms. Lagomarsino.


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These 30mm model Figures has been designed by Clive Knight, the size being the approximate height of figures without the headdress, depicting in accurate detail the First World War. The great leaders and the common soldiers alike all have been designed after much meticulous research into the uniforms and weapons.
All the figures shown here are made of quality white metal, and are available in kit form.The kits can easily assembled with epoxy resin adhesive, after first removing any seams from the castings with a small file or craft knife. Before painting, the assembled model should be undercoated a matt finished white paint is ideal, and the figure can be painted with any of the proprietary brands of model paint, according to your preference.


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Regarding garlic and onlions, it is interesting to note:
"Garlic is one of the best infection fighters available for both bacterial and viral infections. One of its many ingredients, allicin, is a natural antibiotic that does not appear to create resistant bacteria strains. In addition, fresh garlic extract has been shown to be virucidal to many viruses.Garlic possesses the ability to stimulate the immune system. It can stimulate the activity of the macrophages (white blood cells), which engulf foreign organisms, such as: viruses, bacteria, and yeast. Furthermore, garlic increases the activity of the T-helper cells (immune cells which are central to the activity of the entire immune system). Garlic may be particularly effective in treating upper respiratory viral infections due to its immune-enhancing properties and its ability to clear mucous from the lungs. The same component that gives garlic its strong odor is the one that destroys, or inhibits various bacteria and fungi. The component is allicin, and when crushed, combines with the enzyme allinase and results in antibacterial action equivalent to 1% penicillin.[NB: this is why you should not waste your money on so-called 'odourless garlic'!] Garlic is also effective against strep, staph, and even anthrax bacteria.
Everything that's been said about Garlic can be said about onion. Onions and garlic share many of the same powerful sulfur bearing compounds that work so effectively as anti-viral and anti-bacterial agents."
(source: http://www.jonbarron.org/immunity/immun ... ial-report)
...but also note this:
Along with garlic, onion (Allium) should be considered the most important natural aphrodisiac that have been known for centuries. Along with excellent nutritional abilities, onion has very powerful properties to boost libido and enhance sexual performance in both men and women.
(source: http://guide2herbalremedies.com/onions- ... ac-garden/)
Some 'food for thought' maybe...


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Stay classy guys. Both good schools!
Stay classy guys. Both good schools!
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I do think Taff should say who he is. Stuff posted online without people knowing who you are means nothing.
http://www.ChrisReesAcademy.com - http://thetattooedchimp.blogspot.co.uk/
I agree, opinions are good be man enough to stand by them
fellas dont feed the troll.
I think its totally out of order to even question a Black belts judgment when you are not at that rank yourself. It shows uber disespect some people like to fight others like to teach others like to just train. All this has to be taken into consideration when grading!, its one hell of a responsibility especially when standards have to be met in BJJ
I don't really want to add to a troll thread but I don't see why it's disrespectful to question someone just because they have a different coloured belt. It surely doesn't mean they're beyond reproach or question