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Today is Administrative Professionals Day, which is one of the most popular workplace-related holidays. This year's theme, according to the International Association of Administrative Professionals is Excellence in action.
Is your office recognizing the administrative staff this year? If you are an administrative professional, do you feel that you are appreciated by other staff members?
April 22nd, 2009
11:22 am
No one seems to care. I have to remind them every year. Not appreciated
April 22nd, 2009
11:28 am
I feel appreciated by other staff members; however, my boss is another story. This is my first experience working with a non-profit and trust me when I tell you that I've never experienced such a lack of direction and structure before in my 30 years or work history. I know the economy is bad and jobs are hard to come by but sometimes I wonder if this is worth jeopardizing my physical and mental stability to hang on to a job where the top person (who you're suppose to be their right hand) has a jekyll/hyde personality on a daily basis.
April 22nd, 2009
11:30 am
No one seems to care at it's administrative professionals day; and I work at a place where admin's do not get the respect that they deserve. So yeahhhhh! Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Me!
April 22nd, 2009
11:35 am
What a made up holiday! Are we nothing but a bunch of children that have to be constantly rewarded or praised to feel validated? I guess I really do not feel the need to be appreciated – just want to do my job to the best of my ability everyday, learn new skills, and either move on or up when the time is right. I really do not care if my boss gives me a crappy card or flowers.
April 22nd, 2009
11:45 am
I'm the Front Desk/Purchasing Admin for a medium sizes company of 150 people. I have not received any acknowledgment for my staff I work directly with. I had someone from accounting give me a card & candy, when I said "Thank you", she stated "even though you aren't really an Admin well you sort of are, anyway I thought you should be acknowledged." I thought it was very nice of her to acknowledge me for what I do, being that technically I'm not her department admin, even though I do help them when they need it. A customer calls in and says "Happy Admin Day" I was shocked! How nice of a customer to acknowledge what I do. I admit I would not be unhappy if I never received acknowledge for what I do, however having this as a holiday and then having the expectation I should receive an acknowledgment sucks! I told my husband to acknowledge his receptionist, I went and bought the gift for him. He takes it to work and no one else in the office even realized what today was. In fact I was surprised about how low-key the advertisement was for this holiday. I think Earth Day took more acknowledgment today. I noticed on a website there is a Receptionist Day in May, well that's not even on my calendar. So how or why would anyone remember it? I admit I'm feeling a little bitter about this Holiday. It's like any other one out there Xmas, Valentines Day, just a way for people to make money. I think Bosses day had more coverage then Admin Day.
April 22nd, 2009
11:49 am
I agree with Kristin. I do a good job and my boss is appreciative of everything I do. I view myself as a professional and don't need a plant or a card to know that. I always take this week off because I dislike it being such a big deal and a special holiday where my boss will feel like he has to "buy" me something. I'm sure the other assistants are getting flowers, cards and candy. I'm happy that I chose not to be part of all that today.
April 22nd, 2009
11:50 am
Kristin, it seems we do, because so many executives fail on a regular basis to show their appreciation for what the staff does…daily. It used to be that we'd get flowers, a card from the boss or firm, and a gift that was not just a gift card or generic thing — nowadays, it's a gift card in a rubber-stamped thank you card… at least the bosses sign them with real ink…
however, i'm fortunate that my boss tells me no less than every few days that he appreciates what i do and how hard i work — not in so many words, usually, but the "thank you" attitude IS there. For the first time truly there in nearly 40 years of working. So i'll take the gift card to a store i rarely shop at and be thankful that the firm is willing to fork out a few bucks to each of the staff members.
the "crappy card or flowers" are at least a token of appreciation, kristin, from people who frequently forget to say anything at all — i'm with you, i'd just as soon work, learn, and advance.
but being genuinely shown appreciation, as i am with this boss, is priceless, to me.
April 22nd, 2009
11:58 am
Until this year, we were always recognized. This year apparently they forgot! It would be nice to feel appreciated. We are so short-staffed and stressed out all the time that the only time we hear anything is bad news. It really would be nice for all of us to be recognized!
April 22nd, 2009
12:13 pm
I have read some of these comments and they certainly reflect some jobs that I have held in the past. I am very happy to say that I AM appreciated where I work by ALL of my coworkers. I work for a hospital and I am the only administrative professional on our unit. I did not even know that it was Administrative Professionals' Day and I was met with greetings, flowers, cake, and a card too. YES we ARE all children that need validation, recognition, love and care on a DAILY basis. It is a human thing that nobody should be without.
I have suffered without it in the past and I am really super grateful to have such wonderful loving, caring co-workers and bosses. I am not getting rich in money here, but I am rich in spirit!
Afterall, our relationships are the most valuable and important things we have.
April 22nd, 2009
12:14 pm
No, I don't need anything given to me to make me feel validated at my job..BUT, it would be nice once in a while to hear them say, thanks for everything that you do..Like driving across town to pick up the owner because he left one of his three cars in the shop, or because I got your lunch while I was out getting mine, or I called all over town trying to find something for one of your granddaughters…
April 22nd, 2009
12:31 pm
My point is why "Administrative Professionals"? Why not Nurse's day or Teacher's day? I could go on and on with the list of professionals who are in a role that assists higher up the food chain. Even bosses have bosses that they answer too. It is a silly made up holiday just like Valentine's Day.
I have my family, hobbys, and own self esteem that provides me with love and care, I am not looking for love from my workplace.
April 22nd, 2009
12:48 pm
I too am the only admin in my division who supports the director, manager, and a 40 person team. I do not get any recognition today, and I also received nothing for Christmas. I did get a card and candies for both of my boss's for Boss's Day. I feel the need for acknowledgment and praise for doing a good job but because I am not one of the technical IT employees, my work is often overlooked and taken for granted. Happy Administrative Professionals Day to You and Me!
April 22nd, 2009
12:50 pm
My manager is very pro-active when it comes to recognizing the work we do. Each year we (there are 3 of us) have carte-blanche to go anywhere we want for lunch on him plus the company rewards us with a gift certificate. Some of you are right – we don't need recognition to feel validated but is sure is nice when it happens. Happy Admin Day to all!
April 22nd, 2009
12:56 pm
I work for a large organization. While most of the assistants around me are lauded by their bosses, mine chooses to totally ignore the day. I'm not sentimental about such things, but a simply "Happy ——" would do. Relatively new here, last year was the same. My Christmas gift also went unacknowledged. Like any other of the number of relationships we manage, time spent in work relationships almost equals personal ones, so why not make it fun? Like Becky said: it's encouraging to hear that you'e doing a good job, even if it's obvious. Someone, tell my boss, please!
April 22nd, 2009
1:12 pm
Its disappointing but my department is not very good at acknowledging things like today which I find odd seeing that I am the only staff person for the entire department. Congrats to those of you who are shown appreciation on this, our day.
April 22nd, 2009
1:22 pm
If my workplace really wanted to "appreciate" me, the middle managers would put the kibosh on the bickering, nagging and malicious behavior by other women in the office. (Oh, whoops! The middle managers participate in that, too.)
It totally offends me. And that's something donuts for the office don't solve.
April 22nd, 2009
1:25 pm
There are alot of people that don't get the aknowledgement(sp) that they deserve & that doesn't mean that we don't appreciate them..I would bet though that if you google it, you will find that there is a date that you don't know about for lots of people..
To all that fit into the category of Adminstrative Asst. or Professionals or whatever you want to call it, I hope that you have a great day & please know that you are cared about by someone..
April 22nd, 2009
1:34 pm
Do you people not get a paycheck every week? Employment – an exchange of money for performance. Call your mother if you need a pat on the head.
April 22nd, 2009
1:58 pm
Our boss is too consumed with buying a boat, so the last thing on his mind is appreciating what his employees do…he wont' even make a speech of appreciation at the company christmas party, so admin professionals day has definitely gone unnoticed.
April 22nd, 2009
2:13 pm
Shickey, I would love to call my Mother, but she passed away 19 years ago..
April 22nd, 2009
2:15 pm
Got flowers, a card and breakfast! It is good to know that all your hard work is recognized. They did not have to do anything for me. Our organization is freezing our merit increases, so I thought this was a nice gesture. Count your blessings everyday. There are 100 people or more waiting for your job!
April 22nd, 2009
2:21 pm
My boss just left for the day and I thought maybe a Happy…day. No nothing. The other people in our building are receiving gifts. I have been receiving ecards from other Admin staff, that's nice.
April 22nd, 2009
2:31 pm
My boss went out of the country and forgot before leaving, my supervisor forget, and my coworkers forgot. A graduate student actually wished me a happy Admin day. Given I've been putting in 11.5 hour days lately I feel because we're short handed and doing a lot of grants I guess my feelings are quite hurt. Maybe I shouldn't have expected anything, but an acknowledgement would have been nice.
April 22nd, 2009
2:34 pm
I had no idea it was Administrative Professionals Day until I got a bouquet of flowers at the office – they were not from my workplace, though – they were from my family! (My bosses have no idea)
I think this day is overshadowed by Earth Day which has so much more publicity.
April 22nd, 2009
2:36 pm
Today has been an amazing day! The senior management staff purchased flowers for the administrative assistant's in our group and We are going to lunch at a great restaurant.
April 22nd, 2009
2:41 pm
This is the second year that I've been forgotten… I dont feel appreciated at all despite all of the hoops that I jump through to make my mangement shine. It's discouraging – too bad it's not the right time to look for another position….
April 22nd, 2009
2:58 pm
Ok ladies 1st we need to stop being picky. You will never please everyone. I thought you guys were admins. You should know that already. LOL
For those who like the day, enjoy it. For those who don't, then don't. If someone gives you a gift, politely tell them that you dont acknowledge the day.
This day was to acknowledge those who have the biggest job in the world, doing what no one else wants to do. So why not have a week to appreciate us. We are the ones who really make decisions that matter, coffee selections, reservations, supplies.
In my current role I support 150 employees 12 of whom are VP's so I am very busy, but they always appreciate me on a daily basis which is cool. Do I need the thank you's? No because I am doing my job and this is it. Do I like the thank you's? YES.
This year, I have to rub this in, I received a weekend trip to Las Vegas from my team. Round Trip, first class. Best gift I every receieved for doing something I love.
April 22nd, 2009
3:11 pm
Wow, that Kristin is a real tool, huh?
April 22nd, 2009
3:12 pm
I am the Dean of a Graduate School at a State University. I have 5 staff with different positions that work in the office. I try to let them each know how much I appreciate all their hard work more often than once a year and I let them each take one day of "free" vacation during the year. If I want to buy something for them for this one day it comes out of my own pocket – there is no "firm" to foot the bill. I am not paid a large salary and we haven't had raises last year or this year. Last year I spent $20 each to buy a hanging plant for each of my office workers. This year, I can't really afford it. Any thoughts on this from administrative professionals? I don't want to seem like a jerk.
April 22nd, 2009
3:25 pm
Oh, dear, what a great DAY! As I stumbled into work this morning, still half drunk from the night before, I was greeted with a large bouquet of lilies, lots of donughts, and a small parade! There was glitter and confetti everywhere!! I was so excited! And my boss was standing on a chair singing "Only You". I just couldn't stop smiling, my cheeks still hurt!! And I hadn't even finished off my donught platter when a caterer came in with Lamb and Filet Minion and little dancing frogs that fed every bite to me while stroking my head and whispering sweet nothings into my ear…..oh, such a nice gesture. I just kept waving my arm around, "What, all this for…ME?" "No, no! You SHOULDN'T HAVE". But they did, and they were all, OF COURSE!! And then…the great FINALE!!! Wow, a pony ride through the office!
April 22nd, 2009
3:27 pm
thats quick censorship
April 22nd, 2009
3:31 pm
I wouldn't describe myself as a tool – but I bet your last dollar that those who are bent out of shape about not receiving some sort of trinket for a made up Hallmark holiday are also the biggest martyr types out there.
April 22nd, 2009
3:33 pm
I have not been acknowledged for my hard work today either.
April 22nd, 2009
3:35 pm
Shouldn't you be working and not blogging?
April 22nd, 2009
3:37 pm
Deb, do you have any plants at home that you could break off & give to them in a small pot? This is what a coworker did for us at Christmas..
Maybe bring them a small bouqet (sp) of flowers from Kroger…Do any of them read? Maybe a book of some kind? To me, it's sometimes the small things that mean the most..Me, I would be just as happy with a card & a "thanks" for being dependable & doing good job..
April 22nd, 2009
3:40 pm
I love Earth, but why is Earth Day overshadowing my Admin Prof day? what gives?
April 22nd, 2009
3:42 pm
Why does everyone always say a made up holiday by Hallmark? Please do some reserch before you start spouting off..Real people make up these days & Hallmark does what they do..Make money off of it..If you don't want to be a part of it, then don't..No, I'm not a martyr..
April 22nd, 2009
3:46 pm
The CFO got all four of us a potted flower plant and the President got us all a large arrangement each. It was nice because I have never had anything before. To each their own on here, but sometimes I think it's nice to have a little gesture of gratitued. My previous employer was so cheap and he never even said thank you, to which I got laid off right before Christmas. So, I think just to know you are doing a good job, especially in these tough economic times, is not enough.
April 22nd, 2009
3:52 pm
i love blogging.
April 22nd, 2009
3:55 pm
I love working
April 22nd, 2009
4:02 pm
I felt truly appreciated today! I am a temporary employee (working for a temp agency), but my employer still recognized me! I have a dozen roses and carnations and we were treated to a continental breakfast this morning. I hope I am hired on a permanent basis.
April 22nd, 2009
4:03 pm
If I look back to two years ago I was unemployed on Admin. Professionals Day. It was a really difficult time for me. A year ago I worked for a boss who took advantage of his staff but he remembered admin. professionals day and gave me and his assistant $50 gift cards to Red Lobster. I would have rather heard him say thank you sincerely instead of getting a gift card. This year I am at a new company, its small. There is only the boss and I in the office 90% of the time. I didn't think he would remember Admin. Professionals day and he didn't. But I don't mind because he is the most understanding and caring boss I've ever had. If I am out sick, its not the end of the world. He is family oriented and sincerely cares about his employees. I bet his wife will say something to him about Admin. professionals day when he gets home. He will be embarassed that he forgot because he does care about his staff. But he has nothing to be embarassed about because he shows he cares about me each day.
April 22nd, 2009
4:19 pm
Oh, Tom.. Tom, Tom, Tom, Tom, Toooommm. Let me tell you a story Tom. Let me tell you a story. You see Tom, once a long long time ago there was this little boy, lets call him, oh, I don't know, Tom. And he was all angry and small and stuff. He was sad. But he didn't want anyone to know so he was very curt with everyone. Butting in and whatnot. You know, pretty common. But, nobody noticed because you had to squint really hard to even notice him. He was so small!! Aww, but he was the cutest thing. And the girls at the office just went gaga over him, dressing him up in little sweaters they'd knit and letting him borrow thier lip gloss and stuff. He was just the darndest thing! So cute! Like a little schnoodle or something! So, don't worry, You will get to work SOME day!! Just embrace who you are!!
April 22nd, 2009
4:21 pm
If I don't expect anything, I won't be disapointed. It IS nice though when someone remembers. It doesn't always happen so if it does, I feel as if everything I've done is worth it. The boss is a Dr. Jeckle Mr. Hyde so I never know if what I say is the wrong thing or not. Kind of walking on eggshells.
April 22nd, 2009
4:29 pm
I remember our support staff. However, I am only the assistant to the Director and he and the rest of the staff forget every year. I even send an email to remind them to at least thank everyone but most times they do not.
April 22nd, 2009
4:35 pm
Just to let you all know I care and I gave our office – Administrative Professional flowers today. And I am not even the boss but a co-worker who appreciates everything she does for us….
April 22nd, 2009
4:50 pm
An ampersand is not an abbreviation for the word and. Please do some research before you begin typing.
April 22nd, 2009
5:43 pm
That was a zinger!!
April 22nd, 2009
5:50 pm
It looks like the majority of people would prefer to end Professional Admin's Day and I agree. This started out as Secretary's Day back in the 1940's. It accomplished its mission, now it is time to move on. Contact the organization that started this day and week, and let them know enough is enough.
April 22nd, 2009
6:50 pm
This looks like an administrative bitching column more than anything else. Really?!
April 22nd, 2009
6:56 pm
I apparently have the greatest boss in the whole wide world! Every year we receive a letter that let's us know how much we are appreciated and in that letter is $100. I've worked for this company for 5 years and it's happened every year. Other girl's have been there 20+ years and they've always received $100 (I guess no inflation!). This year he went a little beyond – and bought lunch for all of us and our spouse's if we so chose. He's the greatest boss I've ever had and I look forward to this time every year!!
April 22nd, 2009
7:01 pm
Oh, and I forgot to mention I'm a different Kristin!! Irony!
April 23rd, 2009
8:39 am
It might not be correct, but it is used AND accepted..Some people just always want to be nit picky..
April 23rd, 2009
12:20 pm
I work for two departments totaling about thirty professionals. One department always remembered me; the other department has never done anything. This year, however, our Dept. Chair retired and the new Chair hasn't done anything at all. Call me a child if you want although I am a mature women of 52 and have been in this line of work for over 35 years (but, NEVER a MARTYR, Kristen!) but it does feel good to be acknowledged, especially in this day and age when one person is the support person for so many people (boy, do I miss the days when I was Administrative Secretary to just the top dog!). All is takes is a THANK YOU! And, no, Kristin, these folks DO NOT remember on a regular basis to express any thanks what so ever. So different from other places I've worked where I did feel appreciated. Anyway, Happy Administrative Professionals Day to me and to all those other ladies (and the occasional gent) who don't get acknowledged or thanked!
April 23rd, 2009
2:45 pm
I was looking for a blog on this and I am so grateful to have found this thread. I have always hated this made up holiday. I have been an Executive Assistant for 10 years and this stupid day always grated on me. I agree with Kristin, why do we have Administrative Professionals Day or Week? There is no "Project Manager Day" or "Accountant Day". Why is there an Administrative Professionals Day? It has a tone to it, like "pat the idiot on the back" day. We are respected and paid professionals just like anybody else. It's offensive. Plus, there are a ton of subjective job titles that may or may not fall into an Administrative Professional category. How do you know who to include and who not to include? What's the deal- it's treating anyone who works in an adminstrative capacity as children.
April 23rd, 2009
3:02 pm
I do feel very appreciated. I work at a church, and the other staff has been just terrific. Admin. Professionals Day was even another staff member's birthday, and they chose to take primarily ME out to lunch. Of course, I brought the gentleman's birthday present and we celebrated that too. My boss paid for my lunch at Cosi, and the rest of the staff got me a beautiful plant. Not only do they tell me once a year that I'm appreciated, but I they do tell me constantly. (Must be because I'm great at finding the bit of paper that's jamming the printer.) We are a non-profit organization, and a struggling church (especially with the current economic situation). But we are a tight-knit group and I feel very blessed to be in this position with these thoughtful coworkers. I wish everyone could experience the appreciation and thoughtfulness I've been blessed to be around. And my husband sent me a card at work! He's taking me out to dinner this weekend, and I'm taking him out as it's his birthday. Yay for gift cards!
April 23rd, 2009
7:11 pm
Dear God, Knit me a Sweater and I will wear it everyday!
April 23rd, 2009
7:54 pm
Dawn, I LOVED your comments. Well said!
April 24th, 2009
12:24 pm
I agree with ungrateful B's comment. Just do your job whether you are thanked or not. Because if you dont there will be another admin out there who will do it without complaining.
This is our job. If you get thanked Wonderful, if you dont it shouldnt matter. Do you tell your boss that they are wonderful and you can't make it without them? NO, so u want to receive compliments but cant give them.
Im tired of hearing ya'll want to cancel this day because its offensive. How can acknowleding someone for all their work be offensive. Ya'll complain entirely too much. The ones who get aknowledged love it and the sorry hags who dont complain.
Maybe your not doing your job as well as you think you are.
Get a life. If you dont love your job and cant do it regardless of the acknowledgement then your in the wrong business.
Admins are special thats why they acknowledge us for a whole week and no other profession, so if you dont feel special maybe your not going above and beyond your call of duty to be acknowledged. You ever thought of that? That gives you something to think about.
April 24th, 2009
3:12 pm
Actually, my boss told me that he didn't acknowledge it because I was more than just an admin. So does that mean that he over values me or under values the position. That was my point- there is a tone to Admin. Day that causes some people feel like they are insulting someone for acknoledging them. Do we work harder than other positions and deserve a holiday? Or do they have it to make up for treating some admins like crap all the other days of the year?
April 24th, 2009
3:19 pm
I sent the following message to all my girls here at work:
Happy Administrative Professionals Day.
Please take a moment to contemplate my thoughtfulness and then get you butt back to work.
April 24th, 2009
4:20 pm
I think that we all enjoy being told thank you and that you are appreciated regardless if it's at work or home..No one has ever died from being nice to others..
April 28th, 2009
7:51 am
For Admin Prof Day last year my super gave me a card and took me out to my favorite venue. I felt great. Keeping up the good work.
Then the Nepotism started. It went downhill from there.
I watched a Day Care provider turn into a Administrative Officer in 8 months of being here. WOW!
She was really smelling herself now. Being rude and nasty. I complained. Should never have done that."How dare I demand respect". Downhill from there.
At this point we were not fully staffed, leaving me to cover 4 branches and 6 when the other MA was on leave. When I say cover, I mean…Travel,Travel Vouchers,Timesheets,Credit Card Purchases,Training and more!
Admin Prof Day came, and I just knew I was going to be recognized being as though I had busted my butt all this time. Oboy was I wrong!
I watched everyone around get taken out to lunch and more. I sat at my desk doing other branch tasks, and not one person said a word to me.
At the end of the week(Admin Day) my super comes to me acting like she forgot about the special day and hands me a pack of old a$$ sample craft cards she made when I fist got here two years ago(I think she forgot I saw them already)they were hideous. Then she says, "I would take you somewhere but I dont know what you eat".WTF, are you serious! You took me to my favorite venue last year you fat..<>. Anyhoo,I was/am pissed.
April 28th, 2009
8:08 am
Im not trying to be rude or anything to the folks telling others to get over it are more than likely the folks that got a simple "Thank You". However, There is a such thing as respect in the workplace as it is at home This builds morale at home and work.
You expect your husband to show you how much he appreciates you every once in a while right? What happens when you don't award your child for good behavior, they tend not to do good in the future, especially when your constantly awarding the bad behavior. Although we are not children, everyone knows that we tend to act that way when we feel as though we are not appreciated. Everyone needs love and appreciation, regardless of your age. It keeps you strong.
Teaches people not to be ignorant towards good deeds. Regardless if it's your job or not(we all need some sort of reassurance, in the workplace and home).
We all know what results in not being appreciated EX:
Horrible customer service(you ever called a business and end up with a rude lady on the phone?) where do you think that results from. NOT BEING APPRECIATED FOR HER GOOD WORK AT SOME TIME.
Psychos: Where do you think the term "Going Postal" comes from.
That being said, I know who I am, and what I am capable of…but i will not be disrepected in no way!
April 28th, 2009
9:23 am
Hey Scrooge,
On your smug comment that ends with '…get you butt back to work…' it would be one your Admins that would correct your spelling.
April 28th, 2009
2:23 pm
Well, my manager and the entire staff purchased the administrative staff gifts. And it was very thoughtful of them. With all the work we do, hell we basically run the office. So I was very appreciative of my gift, it was worth it and I wasn't expecting it, hell they even sanged to us!
May 2nd, 2010
2:02 pm
I gave all my girls a gift card to Starbucks. I am their supervisor and although it wasn't much, I wanted them to know they were appreciated. One of them doesn't like me as her supervisor and told my manager I was being rude to her. I reminded her about the gift I gave her because I do appreciate her, and she said "I haven't used it and I don't even want it". So how do you deal with that other than I won't be giving that employee anymore gifts if they don't want them, right?


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Now WoW is turned to a cookie-cutter fest, specially in PvP. If you don't specc 17/0/44 and face the boredom of the specc, you are discriminated and peple will laugh at your face. Like in PvE, many say if you aren't deep fire you're gimped... I say 40/0/21 or 18/0/43 are as efficient as fire, if played well and with the right supports... some people just don't get why not all mages specc their ubber1337dps specc... *sigh*
Sorry but WoW is a computer game, and as Octale and Hordak say, that means there are "fixed and discrete solutions to a problem", especially in PVE. Playing well will not make arcane mages consume less mana (their only draw back, in theory they can have the highest DPS), and frost just does not provide more damage then deepfire+IV (though it silightly beats the old 10/48/3). Plus both those builds have significantly harder elements to them (I couldn't pull of some arcane spell rotations due to my lag, and screweing up an elemental deployment majorly gimps frost), which is why many people rubbish them.
But it depends what you are raiding, I smashed most other DPSers in kara as 0/0/61, simply because I was a good player. But I knew I could smash them even harder by being deepfire.
"WoW is a computer game"
Touché, my friend, when i mean "efficient spec" I don't only look for dps made, I also consider the fun factor. 10/48/3 was boring like hell, 2/48/11 is somewhat the same, 18/0/43 is enjoyable, but 40/0/21 or 40/21/0 ar a fun blast! You can have rotations like 3xAB+3xFrostbolt or 3xAB+AM+Scorch and alternate with a Trinket*AP*POM*Frostbolt/pyroblast, and kick in sequence Icy veins if you're 40/0/21.
I know you can kick more butts with deep fire, but will you get the fun you want from a computer game?
TotalBiscuit said...
If you wish to be ineffecient and perform under your potential then please do so on your own time and don't lumber your guild-mates with it.
If "If you wish to be ineffecient and perform under your potential then please do so on your own time and don't lumber your guild-mates with it."
Sir, 40/0/21 or 18/0/43 are not inefficient. They might not have the potential of deep fire, but one can manage to top de damage meters with those speccs, they just need the right supports. At least I can with 40/0/21.
I'm not harming no raiding partners, I was even invited to top-notch international raiding guilds of my server because I could perform as good as fire mages with same or even better gear.
And you're the reason why I'll never specc fire: I don't have your "theorycraftly superior" specc, don't call me gimped or dumb just because I have a different specc, I thought this game was about variety and fun, not being one more sheep un the raiding herd.
Play whatever spec you want. But if you want to group with people, they will expect you to have an effiecient spec, and yes your spec is less efficient if you can do less damage. If you are playing solo, no one will care what spec you choose. If you want to run end game raids, you need to have the best possible damage output, anything less is just causing a greater burden to those you are playing with.


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Vietnam had nothing to do with defending America. Neither does Iraq. America has not been under a genuine threat since world war 2.
And if I could afford to go to Italy, I would. I would march right into Vatican City and tell them off for their ignorance. If they lynch me, it proves that christians can't handle the real truth being put in front of them in a personal scenario without resorting to violence. Not to mention the fact that I'd take plenty of them down with me in self defense.
Proving that Jesus didn't exist is crucial to disproving christianity. If he did not exist, then there was no resurrection, and without that, your faith is truly meaningless. There's no proof that he did exist. The shroud of Turin was proven to be a hoax on Myth Busters. That was the closest thing to solid proof you had.
I would, as would all other Atheists, convert immediately if there was solid proof that he existed, or if the Ark of the Covenant or the Holy Grail could be found and authenticated. Which will never happen because those never existed either.
The disciples are really just as questionable as Jesus, because plenty of pre-dating mythologies include a savior with disciples. People write under aliases today, and it's more than likely that the authors of the bible did the same thing to give credibility to the story. I'm sure it was easier for one to change one's name then than it is now.
I don't insist that ALL christians believe that every word in the bible is to be taken literally. The problem is that the Fundamentalists do, and the rest that don't either think that some of it is literal and the rest is open for interpretation, or that it is all open for interpretation.
I insist that for it to matter at all, it must either be the literal word of god, or a meaningless vague work of fiction. It's actually a work of fiction either way, and even if it's not, the contradictions and behavior of your god within the canon prove that he's childish, cruel, and completely fallible, and therefore not worth worshiping even if he does exist.
You're missing something, Winston. You may not be in to burning witches or torturing Atheists, but there are tons of fundamentalists who are, and the Fundies tend to be more active in trying to accomplish things than those like yourself. Even the less extreme fundamentalists are the ones who run the church, and would love to run things and set us back at least two hundred years.
I may not know you personally, Winston, but I'd be willing to bet that you're just as hypocritical in your thoughts and actions as the bible is in its instructions for being a good person during your daily life.
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"Why does allrecipes.com in the potato gun sequence appear at once, and not the text first and images second? And why does it appear to render from bottom of the screen to the top?"
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YEARS RIDING: 16 yrs
1. What is your very first memory of BMX?
Bombing hills with the old man.
2. What riders have inspired you in the beginning?
M.O.D squad, S&M, and the FBM dudes.
3. Top 10 riders off all time, regardless of discipline?
Yeagle, Nutter, Matty A, Derrick Girrard, Aitken, Chase, J Bone (shaman), Gilly, Falcon, Little Robbo.
4. Who are the people you ride with?
East Side crew.
5. For some riders their bikes mean freedom to them, what does it mean to you?
Adventure, transportation, fun.
6. Favourite spot to ride?
PA woods.
7. What's been your most memorable BMX experience?
Probably the first road trip with all my homies in a 1985 Toyota Tercel station wagon. We broke down, camped in some weird spots, rode some bikes, and I was hooked.
8. Favourite trick is…
9. TOP 5 bike vids?
Thunder, Anthem, Seek & Destroy, Criminal Mischief, Blackout.
10. What else other than BMX gets you really pumped to ride?
11. The best advice you've ever received was?
12. The last book you read was?
The Wilderness World of John Muir.
13. You'd like to know more about…
Taming curls.
14. How did you get into welding and making your own frames?
Working for the old man in the garage laying beads and making bikes.
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15. What's the craziest thing outside BMX that someone asked you to weld?
This old missile shell on the roof of a huge bus to use as a vegetable oil tank.
&16. How are things going at S&M / Credence right now, do you have any new signature parts in the works anytime soon? What's the best thing about riding for Credence?
It's sick. We just came out with this new turtleneck stem thats badass, inspired by the OG challenger.
17. What does the word "Credence" mean?
The belief that something is true.
18. Stencil or Sticker?
19. Early this year you've been in MEXICO, for the Red Bull Dirt Conquers in Guadalajara, what kind of ground have you covered already in just 2013? Going on all those trips, with friends, how did that/they influence you?
Mexico is nuts.
20. When you first started riding did you ever imagine going over to such different countries and cultures like this?
No not really.
21. If you could only ride one spot for a year, where would it be and why?
The woods. The feeling of roasting through the woods never gets old.
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The veggie van is turn key. Oil is a little harder to find but still very abundant.
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Mrs Dickinson, I've heard many stories of her chilli dogs.
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Probably riding and Matty pulling the win in the cow bell height challenge.
25. Why is the 98 VHS Classic "Thunder" so badass?
Classic hits and badass riding.
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26. New England autumn and Austin winter, what are the advantages and disadvantages?
NE Autumn is beautiful and the temps are dialed, but you know whats waiting around the corner, a long cold winter. Austin winter is awesome, usually its the rainy season and its time to redial the woods.
27. Given the gadget genius that you are, if you found a lawn mower motor and a dildo in Stew Johnsons yard how would you assemble it into a vibrator?
Lay a HEAVY BEAD.
28. If you woke up tomorrow and your brain was inside Jim Nutters body and Jim Nutters brain was in your girlfriends body and your girl friends brain was in your body… Would you and Jim Nutters body be gay or would you be in love with yourself or in love with your Jim Nutter brain but girlfriend's body?
I just dry heaved a little!
29. Last words…
Thanks to all the dudes in the woods!


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Two noticeable aftershocks occurred Wednesday in the same cluster area of the Central Virginia Seismic Zone that has produced more than 60 aftershocks since last August's initial magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Louisa County. The morning aftershock registered as a magnitude 2.5 at a shallow depth of less than a mile underground. The center of this aftershock is located 37 miles northwest of downtown Richmond, and was felt by some of our Facebook fans, who reported feeling it at 8:08 AM EST. An additional aftershock at 9:19 a.m. was also confirmed by the USGS in the same area, with a lesser magnitude of 2.0 and at a deeper level underground. A third and final aftershock matched the morning's magnitude at 2.5, occurring at 4:03 p.m. Wednesday. These aftershocks put the confirmed number of aftershocks by the USGS up to 64 since the initial August 23, 2011 earthquake centered about 5 miles south-southwest of Mineral. More aftershocks are likely in the coming months, and can commonly happen up to a year after the initial earthquake.


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Near disaster!
Here's a little story for ya… Yesterday, I stayed home with Zevan in the morning, so I wasn't able to go for a run until Vikki was here. And I procrastinated, and didn't go for a run until 1:30 PM. I figured I would run for 1 1/2 hours and come back home. So, I finish my run (7.75 miles) and get to the car.
I check my pockets and… no key! Well, technically, it was the remote lock thingie. Okay, so it's 3 PM and I'm freezing with no cell phone and no key. I nearly cry at the thought of it. I run for a mile back up the trail, asking everyone if they've seen my key. A cyclist tells me that he saw nothing on the trail, and he came on the trail at Fillmore. Crap. That's 2 more miles up the trail. And if I find my key, I have to come all the way back. Did I mention that its freezing by now?!
I nearly cry again, and run a little farther. I see Penrose Hospital nearby. My mom is working! She can help me. So, I run to the hospital. There is a courtesy phone in the lobby, but I don't know her work number or floor and the information desk clerk is SO unhelpful. So, I call Vikki and tell her I'm going to be late. Then I call my dad. My dad picks me up. And we decide to try to find the key. So, I ask him to drive me to Gossage Park, which is where I turned around. Less than 1/2 mile from my turnaround point, I find it. A little black rectangle in the middle of a black asphalt trail. Can you imagine? So, my dad drives me back to the Monument Valley parking lot to get my van so I can go home.
I really need to buy a zippered pouch to wear while running. So I can bring my keys AND my phone.
I actually had every intention of getting one today along with a new pair of running shoes. But I didn't get my coupon in time to go before the boys got home. So… tomorrow!


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This recipe does not have a chocolate brownie crust. Rather the crust is an apple brownie - sort of like a blonde brownie but with chopped apple. the step for making the brownie is when you combine the brown sugar, melted butter, and remaining egg, then add the flour and next 3 ingredients.
Caramel Apple-Brownie Cheesecake
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Combine two of fall's favorite flavors—caramel and apples—in this decadent cheesecake. The crust is an apple brownie, similar to a blonde brownie, but with the addition of chopped apple. Then the creamy cheesecake filling is topped wtih a caramel-apple topping and a rich caramel sauce.
Yield: Makes 12 servings
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Recipe Time
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30 Minutes
Total: 4 Hours
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, divided
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced Granny Smith apples
- Caramel Apple Topping
- Caramel Sauce
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Reduce oven temperature to 325°. Sprinkle pecans over bottom of a greased and floured shiny 9-inch springform pan.
- 2. Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until blended and smooth. Add 3 eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
- 3. Whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, and remaining egg in a large bowl until blended.
- 4. Stir together flour and next 3 ingredients; add to brown sugar mixture, and stir until blended. Stir in apples. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Carefully spoon cream cheese mixture over batter.
- 5. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until set. Remove from oven, and gently run a knife around outer edge of cheesecake to loosen from sides of pan. (Do not remove sides of pan.) Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 2 hours). Transfer to a serving plate.
- 6. Meanwhile, prepare Caramel Apple Topping and Caramel Sauce. Reserve 1 cup Caramel Sauce for another use. Spoon topping over cheesecake; drizzle with 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce.
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Monday's Thrashers practice was a little bit back to basics … and a lot more power play.
The practice began with passing drills and skating drills. But ultimately, staring at a power play that is 6 for it's last 73, the power play was worked on.
The personnel was switched up slightly.
Unit 1: Kovalchuk, Enstrom, Little, White/Kozlov, Antropov
Unit 2: Kubina, Bogosian, Afinogenov, Armstrong, Peverley
"We switched it up a little today," coach John Anderson said. "I thought it was much better. We ran a competition today, if you got a shot on net it was worth a half point and if you scored it was a point. … At least I could see some excitement and noise out there."
Here were the line combinations:
Chris Thorburn missed practice for what Anderson called a family situation that required him being out of town. He is expected back for tomorrow's game against Anaheim.
I talked with Kozlov about being scratched in Tampa, breaking his streak of 251 straight games. This is what he said:
"I'm disappointed," Kozlov said. "It was my first scratch in a long time. Nothing I can do but work hard in practice. Hopefully I'm going to play in the next game. There have been a few players scratched this year. I'll try to be positive."
I asked Anderson if it was his team's luck that on the night Kozlov is scratched, the Thrashers lose in a shootout.
"That's the dark cloud that's hanging over us," Anderson said. " He's so wonderful at it, probably the best in the league. I was planning not going to a shootout and winning the hockey game. Unfortunately that didn't happen. Both goalies were very good. It was just a matter of who snuck one in there first."
Kozlov is 4-for-6 in shootouts this season.
While the Thrashers list Christoph Schubert's injury as "lower body," I have learned that it is to the PCL in his right knee. Anderson said the diagnosis is still 2-to4 weeks, but thought it might be "sooner than later."
Finally, there was another shattered pane of plexiglass near the end of practice. This time it was a Zach Bogosian shot that did the damage.
January 25th, 2010
2:25 pm
that game should have never gone to a shootout; should have been a thrashers win 1-0 if not more. the interference call leading to Atlanta on the PK was one of the worst officiating f(oul) ups I have ever had the displeasure of witnessing. oh well, maybe we'll catch a break sometime…who knows when.
Incidentally, I wouldn't mind hearing that coach spent an entire practice on passing drills at some point soon. I cannot believe how many bad passes I've seen in the past two months.
January 25th, 2010
3:19 pm
They definetly played BETTER, but did they play GREAT, absolutley not.
JA-Thought you should've put Antro and Army in the SO lineup.
January 25th, 2010
3:55 pm
I personally would like to see a completely different setup on the PP. Starting with Bogo or Kubina on the point instead of Entrom. Also I would rather see 2 people croud the net when the puck goes to the point and not one. Third I would like to see them start using 2 PP lines instead of the first line staying out until 20 seconds is left. The Kovalchuk angle is old and teams have found a way to contain it unless they do some thing completely different.
January 25th, 2010
4:44 pm
What's up with bogo?? I mean I know he's had that wrist injury, but still. He sucks out there!
January 25th, 2010
4:46 pm
We want shots on net instead of hitting the glass. That's what we already have been seeing. Shaking the lines up with the same people get the same results.
January 25th, 2010
4:52 pm
One can only hope Kozlov was so perturbed, that he extended a trade request. That continues to be my wish.
January 25th, 2010
5:03 pm
Why in the WORLD was Todd White used in the shootout??????
January 25th, 2010
5:18 pm
WOW so now we're getting points in practice for a shot or goal. How original, I am sure the guys will respond well to that and all will be well in our little hockey world. Sad that 10 years of hockey have netted us one 4 and out playoff run, and even though we are not far out of the playoff race even now with the dreadful month and 1/2 slide, it is still clear we are not a serious contender. So my question to DW and JA is, do you consider this a success story? Will you look back at your tenure with the Thrashers as something you are proud to have been a large part of, or will you realise it as the utter failure it is and the multitude of hockey fans you have let down?
January 25th, 2010
5:46 pm
Again, Coach Anderson's solution is to rearrange the lines.It doesn't matter the combination, something isn't working! I have lost faith in his ability identify and maintain talented players. Where is the guy who won all those championships in Chicago? What happened to the guy who found Peverly?
Chris, has Coach Anderson mentioned bringing someone up from Chicago or on the wavier wire?
January 25th, 2010
5:47 pm
The day after the Olympics will be wholesale trades day. We can only hope. So long Kovy
January 25th, 2010
5:49 pm
Rob you said it all in two words LET DOWN. This season has been the biggest let down ever with so many good players. We have to look at the Coach and GM we need a change sooner the better. Get JA out of there!!!
January 25th, 2010
6:00 pm
New coach, STRONG CAPTAIN!!!!! C'mon Chris, let's start a trend here and make the GM and Coach as uncomfortable as we all are when we're watching a team that on paper actually has a shot being mismanaged outta contention, and the heart gutted outta hockey in Atlanta. Not just an "oh by the way question" but an indepth look at what is going on. No need to even bring up Kovy, just the club as a whole and the direction it has (or doesn't have depending on your perspective) The fan faithful here is deserving of that at least.
January 25th, 2010
6:02 pm
Maybe Norm Maracle is free.
January 25th, 2010
6:05 pm
So did they actually work on moving around on the powerplay or just standing around passing and taking shots with no traffic in front of the net? Doesn't matter how much you practice if you happen to practice the wrong way of doing things. As per your stats the other night Chris about the special teams it's obvious the special teams is what had the Thrashers doing good early on the season, but the poor special teams lately is what's killing this teams playoff hopes.
January 25th, 2010
6:13 pm
Norm "All I Need Is A" Maracle "All I Need Is Food"
January 25th, 2010
6:21 pm
How about Milan Hnilicka? Both him and Norm are still playing and they have GOT to be better than Pavs.
January 25th, 2010
7:13 pm
Hey…I wanted to check something out with y'all. Sometimes I check out Ben's Blueland Blog over on the Thrashers.com site. Yesterday I tried to post a few times under the thread "Who steps up" and got a message about my post being "moderated". Anyone else ever got that message? Then, later, I just couldn't post at all…any thread. Same thing right now…after 4 or 5 tries. Anyone have the same kind of trouble?
I just wasn't aware that was a "moderated site". I even cleared my cookies…emptied the cache. I find it hard to believe it could have been something I said.
January 25th, 2010
7:53 pm
THe problem with the Thrashers is that we are one dimensional. Sorry to say but Kovy, although he is a superstar, just doesnt lead the team like he should. He scores but to win consistently in the NHL, you need to have a committment to defense and playing well without the puck. If Kovy leaves, it will be a new beginning. If he doesnt, things wont get better.
January 25th, 2010
8:18 pm
Sam, I'm sure that since Ben Wright gets a paycheck from the Atlanta Spirit he's under strict orders keep a tight grip on the comments posted. I mean, we wouldn't want any "Fire Waddell" or "Spirit Group Sux" comments posted on Ben's blog would we?
Same thing with hard questions being asked there like, "So Ben, how long before Todd White is waived"? or "If Waddell fails to resign Kovy, shouldn't Waddell be fired because really he's been a failure ten years running"? or "Tell me Ben, wouldn't you be a little more comfortable with Dudley in charge of trading Kovalchuk than Waddell"?
So you can't blame him for that, it's his employers.
January 25th, 2010
8:19 pm
I live in south florida now and watching the guys play on center ice from day one. The problem is Kovy's deal it is weighing on the whole team! Something has to give and only after it does the guys will pick up the tempo. One last thing the team needs is some players with a mean streak. Oh yeah FIRE WADELL NOW!!!!!!!!
January 25th, 2010
9:22 pm
Sam – Freedom of speech isn't tolerated on the Thrashers boards. Critcal comments are erased.
Put another way, the Official Thrasher Boards amount to little more than groupthink.
January 25th, 2010
10:00 pm
R.Stroz, that link you provided was so good … it just HAD to be FATTENING! Well played, sir.
January 25th, 2010
10:12 pm
Any blog that stifles free speech … is not worth having. For the truth is its first casualty. It's one thing … if seriously disturbed people firebomb and harrass a blog, to the point where Ben Wright, or whomever, has to ban them. That's not stifling free speech. That's preserving the "value" of the blog. If the blogmaster doesn't step forward, then many posters might leave, finding it too unsavory to continue visiting.
I don't envy Ben Wright's position. His options, at this point, are to discuss new possible line combinations. Yawn. Next.
January 25th, 2010
11:12 pm
I have no idea if Ben's censoring or if its just a website problem. I'm guessing the latter til proven otherwise. Any of you care to test the waters over there and see if you can post before we go too far with this discussion? Some posts ARE getting through.
I don't name-call, Brendan. I don't "firebomb". I don't "harass". I disagree and present facts and logic to back up my reason for disagreement. I'm a season ticket holder and I have thousands of reasons (literally) why I'm invested (literally) in this team's performance and future.
And if the Blueland Blog is now moderated, just post that. State what the new code of conduct is on the blog. That's what websites and blog sites do. When you sign in, if there are boundaries, they post a statement of them and you click on a box to say "I agree". Simple enough for Ben to do.
January 26th, 2010
9:22 am
Chirs: In your other article you quote Hainsey that "we are trending toward better hockey". What in the world? what ever happened to quotes like "we are committed, we are busting our tails to get to the playoffs, etc". Trending??? Gimme a break. This is the most complacent, non-accountable team I have ever seen. No fear of job loss. No fear of income reduction. Everyone sits or is shifted around without any pain. Well Hainsey old boy "We are trending away from Phillips Arena en masse". Who wants to wait for the right wave?
January 26th, 2010
10:56 am
"This is the most complacent, non-accountable team I have ever seen. No fear of job loss. No fear of income reduction. Everyone sits or is shifted around without any pain."
Yep, when they see Waddell keep his job year after year, even when he's obviously failed in his job, why would they care? When it stinks at the top, the malaise seeps down through the entire organ-i-zation.
January 26th, 2010
11:07 am
Sam, you've convinced me. I don't think you're doing a blessed thing wrong over at the Blueland Blog. Maybe it is just a website problem? If so, I hope Ben gets it fixed quickly.
Bob, sometimes I wonder … if Gearon, Jr. and Grossman could just sit down, face-to-face, if this thing couldn't get fixed. Ya know? Kovy cannot come out and say something like, "I won't re-sign here so long as Waddell is going to remain in charge." He can't. He just can't. I don't know how Kovalchuk views Waddell. I don't know if Kovy blames ownership more than Waddell, or what. We never speak. Nor would he tell me that, even if I asked him. Nor would he tell Vivlamore, if Chris V. asked him.
But my point is this. When Ovechkin's contract came due, Ted Leonsis, the OWNER, sat down to do the negotiations. And Ovechkin didn't have an agent representing him. So, the two sides spoke openly and frankly, with minimal politicking over augmented commissions. The result? A 13-year/$124 million deal. Ovie stated his concerns. And was granted his 'out clause' if certain things weren't met. And Leonsis voiced his concerns, as well. And they worked it out. This season, the Capitals will win their third straight Southeast Division Championship. The results speak for themselves.
Why can't Kovalchuk/Grossman sit down with Thrasher ownership not named Levenson, to hammer out this deal, and address Kovy's concerns. Up to and including whether the current GM figures into the equasion. And if he does, as an owner, he's got to decide what's more important to him. Keeping Waddell. Or keeping Kovalchuk. Sadly, I think I know the answer to that. They value Waddell more.
January 26th, 2010
11:33 am
One can only hope Kozlov was so perturbed, that he extended a trade request. That continues to be my wish
This is an amusing concept. The player plays like crap for the entire year, gets scratched as a result of said crappy play, and then (hypothetically) asks for a trade because he was scratched for playing like crap?
I hope you're kidding. Kozlov is a great player, but has sucked it up bigtime this year. He deserved the scratch.
January 26th, 2010
11:38 am
I'm so sick of watching Kovy on the ice, lately. He seems to have no interest what-so-ever of even being out there. And he's the captain?!? This whole Kovy situation is completely and totally weighing on the team. He needs to be traded ASAP because everyday day DW waits, its a lesser value for Kovalchuk. If JA wants to send a message to the team, he should sit Kovy and not the hard working defensive minded Kozlov. The Thrashers played fine without Kovy on the ice earlier this season. Everyone not so prone to try to get it to Kpvy to score and they tend to shoot more themselves. TRADE KOVY NOW!!!
January 26th, 2010
11:59 am
Absolutely brutal, but true, article in TheHockeyNews.com this morning about the Kovy situation and how the CBA that followed the lockout was supposed to prevent such a mess of strong teams picking the crown jewels of the weaker teams. The conclusion was that even a perfectly drawn CBA can't overcome bad management/ownership….ouch!!
January 26th, 2010
12:12 pm
Kovy for Iginla. A change would do both teams and both players a world of good. I think a player like Iginla would put fans in the seats.
January 26th, 2010
12:58 pm
The Thrashers missed a great opportunity this past week to pick up a lot of points against teams they are evenly matched with and against some teams they are much better than. On another matter, could they have a WORSE home schedule. They are becoming irrelevant here since they play what seems to be every home game on a Tuesday or Thursday. Meanwhile the Hawks are home like every Friday or Saturday. I don't know how much the team is able to be involved in scheduling but if you want people to come to your games, schedule a weekend game once in awhile.
January 26th, 2010
1:11 pm
I heard Kovalchuk will be in the Olympics.
When is the figure skating competition anyway?
January 26th, 2010
4:38 pm
Headed to Vancouver – hahaha! If they give out gold medals for perfectly executed figure eights then he has a lock on the top of the podium!
January 26th, 2010
4:40 pm
Want to bet that Kovachuck matches Ovie stride for stride and hit for hit in the Olympics?
January 26th, 2010
9:34 pm
True Thrasher Captain Moose Hedberg singlehandedly secured two points at Loseland. Thank you Mr Johan Hedberg sir. You are a professional in every sense of the word. If one of the damn fools in blue had not physically restrained Mr Hedberg so the Ducks could score then he would have recorded a shutout. This man not only cares about fans but possesses a tremendous heart. THE HEART OF A WINNER! See Russian slacker Ilya "Pay My Slacking A## Millions" Kovalchoke was a healthy scratch. What? He was in lineup? Guess I failed to notice since the talentless bestard was his usual invisible self. What? Missed an empty net in closing seconds which almost allowed Ducks to register equalizer? Not a bit surprised! Will miss Moose Hedberg when team relocates. Will relish exit of el kapitan. Uncaring SOB! Hope he savors Olympics. Sincerely hope Russia gets routed. Embarrassed! Sick of this Maryann Hossa quitter. Thanks again Mr Hedberg sir. God bless you! Will always be #1 goalie to me. ++STENDEC++ Kari who?
January 26th, 2010
9:34 pm
@Diego: I've already put money on Kovy taking gold, and the bookies laughed in my face.
Seems like they haven't been watching Thrashers hockey this season.
First round's on me after I win big in Vegas!
January 26th, 2010
9:36 pm
Hedberg isn't the captain, and neither is Kovy.
As it turns out, they're both GAY, but not as GAY as stendec, who is bi-curious.
January 26th, 2010
9:43 pm
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January 26th, 2010
10:02 pm
Hey igotbigballs (no dount that is indeed your legitimate bestard Christened name). Too damn bad you do not have a STICK to go with them! Oh well. Life is not fair. Stupid SOB! ++STENDEC++ Please refrain from insults on Mr Moose Hedberg. Veteran warrior does not deserve them. Show some respect you a$$hole!
January 26th, 2010
10:24 pm
Thanks Adam for the voucher to tonight's game. Overall solid effort…especially from Moose and Peverley. Haven't seen many games lately, so I've dismissed much of the Kovy bashing as the usual betching. But as a fan of his, I'm very, very disappointed to say that the guy couldn't have cared less tonight. Didn't seem to be trying at all, not even on the offensive end of the ice. Then after a obligatory tap of Hedberg's pads at the end of the game, he rushed off the ice like there was contest to be first in the locker room. Just sad to see. Wish I felt happier after an all-too-rare victory.
January 26th, 2010
11:03 pm
MB, I was there tonight and watched Koval-Puke the whole night. HE WAS A WASTE OF SPACE!!!! As I said yesterday, please sit Kovalchuk and play Kozlov! I know Kozzy is having a hard time right now but at least he PLAYS! Kovalchuk was so disgustingly WORTHLESS on the ice tonight. I'm willing to trade both Kovy and D-WADS for a bag of pucks!!!!
January 26th, 2010
11:28 pm
Okay, folks. Here's your boxscore. http://www.nhl.com/ice/boxscore.htm?id=2009020780.
A few things standout from that boxscore. Thrashers were outshot, 35-34. This is still too many shots again. Thorburn was in a fight. But, to me, the story of this game was Zach Bogosian's team-leading 24:08 in ice time. On the evening, all the Thrashers d-men were "even" on their +/- stats. Here's how the minutes breakdown: (1) Bogosian, 24:08, with 3 shots, (2) Kubina, 22:11, with 2 shots, (3) Toby Enstrom, 19:38, with 2 shots and an assist, his 35th of the season, (4) Ron Hainsey, 18:16, 4 shots, (5) Boris Valabik, 17:33, 3 shots, and finally, (6) Anssi Salmela, 14:29, 1 shot.
Other interesting items … Peverly got his 25th assist of the year and Max Afinogenov marches towards 20 goals, with his 17th of the year, which was ALSO the game winning goal (GWG). Finny finished a -1, 3 shots, and 14:28 in ice time. And yes, Todd White played and was a -1, with 1 shot, and 13:04 in ice time.
Hooray, a regulation time win vs. a Western Conference opponent. I think Jonas Hiller is a superb goalie. They've got a nice tandem going in Anaheim. The Ducks needed these points. I think they're around 11th place in the West.
January 26th, 2010
11:31 pm
Florida won a big one at home vs. the Habs. They're 5-1-1 in their last 7 games. And guess who's in the 8th and final playoff position, right now? Yep, the Florida Panthers. Did it start with their game vs. the Thrashers?


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L'ésotérisme désigne un ensemble de mouvements et de doctrines relevant d'un enseignement élitiste caché, souvent accessible par l'intermédiaire d'une « initiation ». Généralités[modifier | modifier le code] Le mot « ésotérisme » est d'origine grecque et, dans l'Antiquité, désignait habituellement des enseignements réservés à un petit nombre d'initiés, notamment au sein des Mystères, par exemple les Mystères d'Éleusis. Catégorie:Ésotérisme. Category:Esotericism. Category:Secret societies. Category:Collegiate secret societies. Skull and Bones.
History[edit] Skull and Bones was founded in 1832 after a dispute between Yale debating societies Linonia, Brothers in Unity, and the Calliopean Society over that season's Phi Beta Kappa awards.
It was co-founded by William Huntington Russell and Alphonso Taft as "the Order of the Skull and Bones".[2][3] Catégorie:Société secrète ou fraternité. Hermeticism. Hermeticism, also called Hermetism,[1][2] is a religious and philosophical tradition based primarily upon pseudepigraphical writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus ("Thrice Great").[3] These writings have greatly influenced the Western esoteric tradition and were considered to be of great importance during both the Renaissance[4] and the Reformation.[5] The tradition claims descent from a prisca theologia, a doctrine which affirms that a single, true theology exists which is present in all religions and was given by God to man in antiquity.[6][7] Many Christian writers, including Emerson, Lactantius, Thomas of Aquinas, Augustine, Giordano Bruno, Marsilio Ficino, Campanella and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola considered Hermes Trismegistus to be a wise pagan prophet who foresaw the coming of Christianity.[8][9]
Hermétisme. Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. Jean-Jacques Boissard, de divinatione et magicis praestigiis, Oppenheim, début du XVIIème siècle représentation d'Hermès Trismégiste. Hermétisme désigne deux courants de pensée : - une doctrine ésotérique fondée sur des écrits de l'époque gréco-romaine attribués à l'inspiration du dieu Hermès Trismégiste (nom donné par les Grecs au dieu égyptien Thot) -une doctrine des alchimistes, au Moyen Âge et à la Renaissance.
Hermetica. Scope[edit] The term particularly applies to the Corpus Hermeticum, Marsilio Ficino's Latin translation in fourteen tracts, of which eight early printed editions appeared before 1500 and a further twenty-two by 1641.[2] This collection, which includes the Pœmandres and some addresses of Hermes to disciples Tat, Ammon and Asclepius, was said to have originated in the school of Ammonius Saccas and to have passed through the keeping of Michael Psellus: it is preserved in fourteenth century manuscripts.[3] The last three tracts in modern editions were translated independently from another manuscript by Ficino's contemporary Lodovico Lazzarelli (1447–1500) and first printed in 1507.
Extensive quotes of similar material are found in classical authors such as Joannes Stobaeus. Parts of the Hermetica appeared in the 4th-century Gnostic library found in Nag Hammadi. Catégorie:Hermétisme. Théosophie. Fraternité blanche universelle. Esoteric cosmology. Category:Alchemy. Catégorie:Alchimie. Category:Religious behaviour and experience. Accueil - EsoWiki.
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