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Caggiano conducts first Christmas Mass since his installation in September
NEW CANAAN -- Bishop Frank J. Caggiano, the Diocese of Bridgeport's new leader, crossed the wide marble altar at St. Aloysius Church on Christmas morning, challenging a standing-room-only audience to do what the Lord did and serve others.
"The challenge of Christmas is to take all that we believe and live it 365 days a year. ... Do it for the poor and the sick and the lonely and the unemployed. Do it for those who feel life isn't worth living anymore," Caggiano said during a crisp, quick, engaging homily punctuated by humor and his clear Brooklyn accent.
One of 82 parishes that span across the diocese with an estimated 430,000 Catholics -- encompassing all of Fairfield County -- St. Aloysius was welcoming Caggiano for the first time since the bishop was installed in September, and the new bishop was clearly impressed with the reception.
He called the choir "head and shoulders" above any he has heard, and said he looked forward to praying with the large, active congregation for years to come.
An estimated 1,200 faithful attended the mid-morning Mass in a sanctuary flush with white and red poinsettias. At least a dozen evergreen trees adorned with white lights glistened against stained-glass windows on the altar.
Outside, a bitter cold protected a dusting of snow from the sun through three morning Masses, including the one over which Caggiano presided.
Earlier, at midnight, Caggiano celebrated a Christmas Eve Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport, and from New Canaan he would travel to Brooklyn, to spend time with his family.
Monsignor William Scheyd, spiritual leader at St. Aloysius, called it a blessing to have the new bishop there, and parishioners agreed.
"I feel good vibes from him," said Jacquelin Harmody, of New Canaan. "He was excellent, inspiring and engaging."
Patrick O'Connor, formerly of New Canaan and now of Brooklyn, called Caggiano genuine and humble.
"It is such a gift he gave us," O'Connor said. "He's going to bring people back to the church."
His mother, Barbara O'Connor, called Caggiano a breath of fresh air, not unlike Pope Francis, who in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on Christmas was delivering his first Christmas Mass as pope.
The unconventional pope, in a recent CNN survey, had the support of 88 percent of Americans, for a style that includes hugging the sick, cracking jokes and keeping his message simple.
Caggiano, in his 10-minute sermon, proved he could keep it simple, too, and made mention of the new pope in his message.
"As Pope Francis has made it so clear, there are so many in our mist who live in the shadows of life," Caggiano said, hammering home the need for everyone to reach out to those in need.
The bishop also showed his humor, saying that while Christmas is a time when many receive presents as signs of how much we love one another, he had yet to get around to opening his.
"I will let you know," he said, to laughter.
Caggiano opened his homily by talking about first falling in love with the mysteries of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories in 1994.
"There is nothing better than a mystery," he said. "It's like a puzzle that has many pieces, and trying to figure out how all the pieces come together."
Some mysteries, he said, are easier to figure out than others. Some, he added, can only be figured out with the heart.
"The mystery of Christmas is that God emptied himself of glory so you and I may one day be like God," Caggiano said. "It is a mystery beyond all telling."
That, he said, is what brought people to church on Christmas.
"To celebrate an awesome mystery ... a mystery you and I hold dear," he said. "We have come to celebrate the festival of the wild, reckless, generous love of god. His love to the world was made concrete ... by entering into world as fragile, innocent baby."
Annmarie Galgano, a St. Aloysius choir member from South Salem, N.Y., said it was very exciting to hear the new bishop on one of the holiest days of the year.
"There is a different air. It's nice," she said.
Caggiano is the first of two new Roman Catholic leaders in the region.
The Hartford diocese, which encompasses every part of the state except Fairfield County, recently welcomed The Rev. Leonard Blair, formerly the bishop of Toledo, Ohio, as its new archbishop.


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Douglas Lima showed the world what he is capable of at Bellator 117, destroying the leg of Rick Hawn and becoming welterweight champion.
So, what's next for Lima?
He immediately mentioned talk of a possible move to middleweight following his victory over Hawn, but believes that – despite a tough time cutting weight – he can defend his 170-pound belt "some" before he is forced to move on.
"I'm definitely thinking of moving to middleweight," said Lima, during an interview with FightLine. "But, we'll see what happens. I need to defend my title some.
"I don't know how much longer I can make 170. It's miserable."
Lima (26-5) is now riding a five-fight win streak, all of which have come via finish. He earned the season eight title by dropping Ben Saunders with a head kick last September, and dominated Hawn for the better part of eight minutes before the fight was stopped.
The rigorous training camp and weight cut is forcing "The Phenom" to take some time off and enjoy his riches.
"I'm exhausted," he admitted. "I'm taking my wife and daughter to Jamaica to relax some. It's time to enjoy my family and get back to work as soon as possible.
"My favorite part (of life now) is the good food!"
Lima had a chance at becoming Bellator champion in 2012 when he faced Ben Askren for the title. He was unsuccessful in knocking Askren off his pedestal, the fighter has since relinquished the belt and moved to ONE FC.
While some feel Askren remains the "uncrowned" Bellator champion since he never lost the title, that is not something Lima has control over changing. All he can do is defend the belt to the best of his abilities.
"Some people say I'm not the real champion because I didn't beat him and I respect that," he said. "Askren left undefeated; I can't hate on that. I respect him. He beat me up for five rounds.
"But now I'm the champion and it's all I care (about). I'll fight whoever they put in front of me. Say whatever you want to say, but I'm the champion now. I'm here to stay."
His resume now boasts the Bellator title, a stint as Maximum Fighting Championship welterweight champion and two Bellator tourney wins. He owns 23 stoppage victories, including a dozen by knockout or TKO.
His boss, Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney, believes he is the best welterweight in the world. As a fight fan, Lima makes sure to watch all the other 170-pound fighters, so where does he rank himself?
"I put myself up there," he said. "I'm definitely not the best, but I'm training hard to be. I just want to fight the best and move up in the ranks.
"I watch all the 170 pounders. I'll fight any of them, I would love to fight the Top-5 in the world, but we are not in the same organization."
Instead, Lima might have to settle for a champion vs. champion contest with Bellator middleweight titleholder Alexander Shlemenko. The fight-idea sounded good to Rebney, and Lima has no hesitation.
"I would love this match up," he said. "Shlemenko is very tough and durable, and he's been on top forever, finishing everybody. I respect him a lot and I do see myself against him down the road.
"I just got to keep winning. Hopefully by the end of the year…..you never know….."
For now, Lima will focus on becoming the greatest Bellator welterweight champion of all-time. His title win has given him a new beginning in the sport, and he's looking to capitalize on it.
"I thought about the title every day since the first time it didn't work out for me," he said. "I knew one day I was going to get it. I trained so hard and got so much better and, finally, I did get it.
"But now I think of defending (the title) forever. So a new chapter begins."

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ATLANTA — His son's face filled the enormous video board, and his son's voice boomed throughout the still-buzzing Georgia Dome.
Mitch McGary's father, Tim, teetered back and forth, beaming with pride and still shaking with nerves as he watched his son finish a postgame on-court interview after securing a spot in the national title game. McGary had just scored 10 points, pulled down 12 rebounds and dished out a team-best six assists. He'd made shots from the high post and the block.
BOX SCORE: Michigan beats Syracuse
BACKGROUND: Wolverines coach John Beilein 'born to coach'
He'd done it all – posting his third double-double in four games – and led Michigan past Syracuse 61-56 Saturday night. The Wolverines will face No. 1 overall seed Louisville with a national championship on the line on Monday.
During the past month, there may not be a more integral player to his team's success than McGary. He's an "animal," according to guard Spike Albrecht. An "absolute monster," says his longtime friend and former Michigan captain Zack Novak.
McGary didn't go from being a 15-minute-a-game bench player to MVP overnight. It took a commitment to fitness, a stricter diet and cleaning up his fundamentals.
"He's just now coming into his own," his father Tim told USA TODAY Sports. "Don't tell him he can't do something, because he's going to do it. He's so stubborn.
FAB FIVE: Where are they now?
TITLE CLASH: Michigan, Louisville set for big showdown
"He's worked so hard for this. So hard."
McGary spent a postgraduate year at Brewster (N.H.) Academy, at which time the kid from Chesterton, Ind., finally opened some eyes and showed glimpses of the kind of talent that could carry a team through the NCAA tournament. Though he arrived in Ann Arbor one of the nation's most highly touted recruits, McGary did not make an immediate impact. He came off the bench and played limited minutes. He didn't score much and often faced foul trouble. His first start wasn't until Feb. 12.
The origin of McGary's meteoric rise – which has helped his NBA prospects skyrocket – is hard to pinpoint, Michigan coaches said.
"The fire's always been burning," head coach John Beilein said. "There's always been something there. He's made these incremental steps all year long."
Some things haven't changed. His mother's text messages, for one. Hey buddy, Good luck. Kick butt. The message came every game day. But the kicking butt part hasn't happened until recently.
He's averaging 16 points and 11.6 rebounds a game during the NCAA tournament, and that includes an impressive stat line (25 points, 14 boards) against one of the nation's best frontcourt players in Jeff Withey at Kansas.
Against Syracuse on Saturday night, McGary was the key to breaking the vaunted Orange 2-3 zone. His versatility and ability to hit mid-range jumpers allowed Michigan to move the ball inside and out with ease. The Wolverines could find an open perimeter shooter – a task which, for half the game, fell to freshman backup guards Spike Albrecht and Caris LeVert who hit four threes in the first half – or rely on McGary to knock down the shot or drive. His six assists outnumbered national player of the year Trey Burke's, an astounding stat that shocked Michigan assistant coach Bacari Alexander.
SPORTS ON EARTH: How McGary became a hero
"Did you ever think Mitch McGary would lead us in assists over Trey Burke," Alexander said. "That's a maturation of Mitch McGary. … (He) has shown a terrific pace of play," Alexander said. "He's playing much more under control. His vision and his footwork have been significantly cleaned up, and he's able to make cleaner plays."
That includes finding teammates on the fastbreak as well as distributing the ball from the high post. Or the occasional dribbling up the court. And blocking a shot or two.
The game's final 60 seconds ticked off the clock in slow-motion, players said, particularly when a James Southerland 3-pointer got the Orange within one point with 41 seconds left in the game. Josh Bartelstein, the team's senior walk-on and captain, said the final minute took forever watching from the bench. Players watched four free-throw attempts clang off the rim in that minute, with each miss giving Syracuse new life.
When McGary, who'd done a great deal of the team's heavy lifting all evening, couldn't do everything – he missed two of those freebies – redshirt junior forward Jordan Morgan stepped in to finish the job. Morgan drew a charge from Syracuse's Brandon Triche with 19 seconds left that sealed Michigan's victory, and he punctuated the win with a slam dunk in the game's waning moments. The win marked Beilein's first against Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, against whom he'd been 0-for-9 in his career entering Saturday.
Now, for the first time in quite some time, Michigan's frontcourt play(er) is getting attention. Florida players didn't realize how dominant McGary has become, and they paid dearly for that. Syracuse didn't watch tape of Michigan and thought the Orange zone was impenetrable for anyone.
All season, Beilein's had excellent perimeter shooters and terrific ballhandling. Now, he's got a threat down low, which adds a final dimension to an already potent offense. Opponents haven't quite realized that this is the final piece of a national championship-caliber team fitting into place.
"I think (it is)," said Novak, who has known McGary since McGary was 10 and helped recruit McGary to Michigan. "You ask the coaches back in the beginning of the season, they said, 'Mitch McGary's got to get going if we're going to make a run.'
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One by one, the crime scene photos from Jennifer Hudson's childhood home beamed from a large screen in the courtroom Tuesday with the bloody images of her mother and brother sprawled lifeless on the first floor by scattered toys belonging to her 7-year-old nephew.
Up the stairs of the disheveled house, police photographed a shrine to the singer's early career with a half-dozen trophies, framed certificates and awards lining the wall.
Hudson and her sister, Julia, left the courtroom before the gruesome crime scene images were shown to the jury. But even without her presence, the photographs served as a reminder of both how far Hudson has come since leaving for Hollywood seven years ago and how little distance she has been able to put between herself and the crime-plagued street where she grew up.
For all the talk about celebrities and Academy Awards, William Balfour's trial says far less about Hudson's star power than it does about the impoverished Englewood neighborhood she once called home.
The South Side community took center stage in the second day of testimony Tuesday as three witnesses testified about Balfour's behavior on the morning that Hudson's mother, brother and nephew were killed. All three witnesses had criminal records and conflicting recollections of that day.
Hudson spent much of the day listening to testimony about drug deals and other nefarious activities in Englewood. Witness after witness depicted the neighborhood as a gritty world of drugs, guns and people with aliases such as Widget, Daddy-O, Smurf and Flex.
The defense, meanwhile, used the witnesses to paint Englewood as a dangerous, nearly lawless neighborhood where even Hudson's relatives struggled to stay clean. Hudson's brother, Jason, was a known drug dealer who carried a gun for protection and moved small amounts of cocaine near the family's large three-story home, a relative testified.
Lonnie Simpson, Jennifer Hudson's security guard and half-brother, testified that Jason Hudson's sole source of income was the $10 bags of crack he pushed on the South Side. Though he still lives in Michigan, Simpson said he spent a lot of time in Chicago helping Jason Hudson with his business.
"I sold drugs with him," he said.
Jason Hudson had been shot five times in the leg during a 2004 drug-related home invasion in Michigan, Simpson said, but he never had problems with his supplier or clients in Chicago. During his 45 minutes on the stand, Simpson tried to dispel the defense assertion that the murders stemmed from Hudson's cocaine dealing.
"He didn't have enemies," said Simpson, who also testified about popular neighborhood barbecues his half-brother hosted and how he'd taken some of the children in the neighborhood under his wing, mentoring them and telling them to stay in school.
Still, Simpson said he bought Jason Hudson a gun for protection in 2007 and later confronted Balfour about stealing it. Prosecutors allege Balfour returned the weapon but later stole it again and used it to commit the triple homicide.
It was another long day in court for Jennifer Hudson, who broke down on the witnesses stand Monday when talking about her family tragedy. As she listened to testimony about her brother's alleged criminal activity, she appeared visibly saddened, leaning forward to rest her chin in her hand as her fiance, lawyer-turned-professional wrestler David Otunga, wrapped his arm around her.
Tyrone Dunbar, 57, told jurors that he tried to purchase a dime bag of rock cocaine from Balfour on the day of the murders, but Balfour, who goes by the nickname Flex, could not break a $20 bill. The two men and another friend drove to a local convenience store, where Dunbar bought a Hostess cupcake and used the change to pay for the drugs.
Balfour did not go into the mini-mart with him because he was "dirty," a street expression for carrying a gun, Dunbar said. He testified that he never saw a gun, however.
Dunbar said he dropped Balfour near the Hudson home that morning and went to work.
A short time later, prosecutors say, Balfour fatally shot Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson; her brother, Jason; and her 7-year-old nephew Julian King in an act of spite against Julia Hudson, who was then separated from Balfour and had rebuffed his attempts at reconciliation.
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Just so we're clear, LEGOs are by no means collecting dust at our house. My whole family, the wife and I included, are avid brick builders. But this nifty LEGO key holder got me thinking about all the other little bits of sentimental toy flotsam lying around the house. Stuff that might have a new purpose after a coat of paint and bit of epoxy. Here's a roundup of some favorites.
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6. Animal Head Coat Rack
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Nebraska State Parks OK Extended RV Stays
August 1, 2011 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Nebraska State Parks OK Extended RV Stays
Recreational vehicle owners and other campers who want to stay longer than two weeks at some Nebraska state parks and recreation areas will be able to do so beginning in January.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission on Friday (July 29) extended campsite stays for up to 90 days — but only at 25 state parks and recreation areas across Nebraska. Currently, campers can stay no longer than 14 days, the Lincoln Journal Star reported.
The commission made the change after getting feedback from campers who said the high cost of fuel made it expensive to haul their RVs, said Roger Kuhn, administrator of the parks division.
About 5% of the campsites in a designated state park or recreation area will be set aside for longer stays, Kuhn said, adding that they will be in low-use areas.
Regulations that allowed the change were approved by the commission in May and a fee schedule was approved Friday at the commission's meeting in Lincoln.
Campers who stay longer will receive the following discounts on their nightly overnight camping fee: 20% for 15-to-30 days; 30% for 31-to-60 days, and 40% for 61-to-90 days.
Fees at each state park and recreation area will vary, depending on what facilities are available, Kuhn said.
Commissioner Lynn Berggren asked if the extended-stay campsites will be scattered or concentrated in one area.
Kuhn said he believes they would be in one area of a campground.
"We don't want them scattered all over because it causes confusion," he said.
Kuhn said the agency does not know what the demand will be for the extended-stay campsites, so it started with a small number at selected state parks and recreation areas.
Campers who leave their RVs and camper trailers for long periods, do so at their own risk, Kuhn said, because they will not be covered by insurance (other than the owner's) and there won't be any security.
The the state park system consists of eight parks, 11 historic parks such as Arbor Lodge in Nebraska City, 64 recreation areas and two recreational trails.


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'Due to new information,' NFL quarterback Tim Tebow cancels First Baptist of Dallas appearance; church 'saddened' by influence of 'pressure'
After his season fizzled with the New York Jets, quarterback Tim Tebow's planned trip to speak at storied First Baptist Church of Dallas seemed like an easy victory for the devout football star.
But on Thursday, Tebow canceled the speech, apparently because of controversial statements that the church's pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress, has made about Mormonism, Catholicism and other faiths as well as homosexuality.
Jeffress, who often makes headlines for his sharp-edged pronouncements on morality and politics, said Tebow appeared to struggle with his decision before finally giving in to the recommendations of others. A Tebow representative could not be reached for comment Thursday.
"There doesn't seem to be any daylight between what we believe," Jeffress said, noting that Tebow is a member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla. "He simply attributed it to needing to stay away from controversy."
Jeffress has been in the middle of controversy often with his "Why Gay is Not Okay" sermons. He called Mormonism a cult in the last presidential campaign and likened early Catholicism to a "Babylonian mystery religion."
Jeffress said the quarterback, who gained fame for his expressive faith and electric but inconsistent performance in Denver in 2011, didn't explain why he needed to avoid controversy. But Jeffress said his presumption was it was related to the likelihood of Tebow moving to a new team.
Many NFL observers believe Tebow will be traded from the Jets or released. And controversy might not help if a new contract is being negotiated.
Calls, texts and tweets
Jeffress said Tebow called him Wednesday night to cancel his April speaking engagement because of personal and professional issues and said he needed to "lay low of controversy." But then Jeffress said Tebow sent a text message later saying he was "prayerfully" reconsidering and would talk to him Thursday.
The next update Jeffress heard was Tebow's series of Tweets on Thursday announcing cancellation of his Dallas talk. The statement was vague, forcing followers to read between the lines.
"While I was looking forward to sharing a message of hope and Christ's unconditional love with the faithful members of the historic First Baptist Church of Dallas in April, due to new information that has been brought to my attention, I have decided to cancel my upcoming appearance," he wrote in those Tweets. "I will continue to use the platform God has blessed me with to bring Faith, Hope and Love to all those needing a brighter day. Thank you for all of your love and support. God Bless!"
Church celebration
Tebow was scheduled to be one of four national speakers taking part in the church's monthlong celebration of its new $130 million expansion and renovation of its downtown buildings.
The quarterback spends large chunks of the offseason crisscrossing the nation to speak at churches, Christian universities and religious and inspiration conferences. He raises millions for cancer and dyslexia research, orphans and other charitable efforts.
His biggest brush with political controversy might have been his decision to star in an anti-abortion ad that ran during the 2010 Super Bowl. The ad, however, soft-pedaled its message and didn't mention abortion.
The decision to speak at First Baptist in Dallas generated headlines.
Jeffress said Tebow messaged him Thursday to explain in general terms what happened.
"He had been in consultation with a group of advisers, and he was going to follow their advice not to come," Jeffress said.
Jeffress said the conversations and messages with Tebow were friendly, and the quarterback said he would still like to speak at First Baptist Dallas in the future. The Dallas pastor said he didn't take this as a slight from Tebow, but instead blamed the liberal media for stirring up a firestorm over church teachings that aren't radical.
Controversial stances
Dean William B. Lawrence of Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology said he doesn't know what level of awareness that Tebow had of Jeffress or First Baptist Dallas. He said the church and its pastor have a national reputation as being on the most fundamentalist and conservative end of the religious spectrum.
And a great many of the stances Jeffress takes are highly controversial, even among Christians, Lawrence said.
"Whether he's right or wrong is not the issue," he said. "Have they sparked a firestorm of controversy? The answer is yes. Certainly there are people who have demonstrated that as committed Christians, they take very different positions from those he has taken."
The statements have sometimes even spilled over into the political at First Baptist. Jeffress once said that President Barack Obama wasn't the Antichrist but was paving the way for the "reign of the Antichrist."
Jeffress is unapologetic about his pronouncements but said some have been taken out of context. Describing himself as compassionate but unwilling to give in theologically, Jeffress defends his teachings as biblically sound. But he said he's willing to accept anyone in his church.
Most criticism, he said, is political correctness.
Lawrence disagreed with that description, saying that political correctness is not just a fault of the left.
"There are politically correct things liberals say to other liberals," he said. "And there are politically correct things conservatives say to other conservatives. It's the language one uses in its own constituency."


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|2011-07-25, 12:04
|Link #1021
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: In Maya world, where all is 3D and everything crashes
Age: 31
I'm glad they redid her, the previous model they used for the helm-less Kayle was mapped incorrectly, my friend had a chunk of black at one side of her face.
Even though people complain I'm pretty sure they did it because they want people to play Kayle more.
I'm stuck on Poppy right now and Jax, finally have all my dodge seals. New quints is all I need right now.
|2011-07-26, 07:11
|Link #1024
Beta Tester
Pretty happy with the Galio buffs, hope he'll be of more use again. Eager to try out the new Tryndamere and Kayle, see how much they changed for better or worse.
Annie nerf is nice, GP nerf doesnt seem very drastic though. He'll still be overpowered.
|2011-07-26, 23:56
|Link #1028
A Proud Lolicon
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In front of my computer
Age: 31
They are not bad to Pantheon, but TF gets hit the hardest with that nerf, since you really need to position with his ulti properly, or you are screwed.
And fuck those 6300 IP champions. I'm going to play with my old ones.
|2011-07-27, 00:17
|Link #1029
Toji Affairs Secretary
Join Date: May 2009
Location: the Philippines
Besides, his ult combined with Noc's ult is the perfect diversion, whether it's taking out towers or ganking lonely enemies. This is actually a relief.
|2011-07-27, 01:18
|Link #1030
A Proud Lolicon
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In front of my computer
Age: 31
|2011-07-27, 02:32
|Link #1031
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
I been hearing alot of bad things about the new Kayle. I was starting to play her a little before the patch. She was the character I played when I was new to the game, so I honestly say I didnt use her properly or much knowledge how shes played. Did alot of trial and error I presume. But if it's true, that her remake is a nerf ?
mmm back to blood bowl for a bit ^_^
ah and my friend told me not to play any of his characters, he doesn't want them nerfed O_O
|2011-07-27, 04:27
|Link #1032
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Somewhere between heaven and hell !
So Wukong , In US server , they said that he's a bad Solo Top & Jungler and have a bad early but good end.
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|2011-07-27, 08:15
|Link #1033
Not an expert on things
Join Date: Jun 2007
|2011-07-27, 11:47
|Link #1034
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Well I was talking about junglers to my friend tonight. And well I pretty sure I've asked about Trundle before, But even tho hes good at jungling, I think it was said that later in the game he doesnt bring enough to the table, thats why I am hesitant on him. My friend suggested I consider Cho Gath. As a jungler, how well does he play. Could he jungle well and still have enought to contribute to the team towards the end ?
Right now I still thinking Trundle or Cho Gath, but I dont know too much about him other that when he eats, he gets really big O_o.
|2011-07-27, 13:55
|Link #1035
Senior Guest
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Athens (GMT+2)
Age: 30
Cho can jungle indeed, and he contributes to the team in the following ways:
1) As a huge hitbox that takes some abilities targeted at people behind you.
2) Can soak an ambush and live to tell the tale, effectively disabling enemy burst potential till their cooldowns are off, and he can still Q+W for extended disruption.
3) Easy to kill death-defying champions with, since his R deals almost 1k true damage. That's one Trynda less to worry about, can also kill squishies with ease.
4) Has the highest base attack rating at LV18, 135 I think, and his E increases that damage even further, so he can't be ignored.
|2011-07-27, 18:04
|Link #1036
Osana-Najimi Shipper
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mt. Ordeals
Cho is the other main tank who can easily jungle, other being Amumu, but unlike Amumu, Cho is almost downright impossible to counterjungle. Only downside to his jungle is that he can't solo dragon at a reasonable lvl unless you completely deviate from being tank, but that isn't a big downside considering the enemy jungler won't dare solo dragon with you around, as no other jungler can beat smite + feast.
All that said, you're effectiveness as a tank (or even as a ganker) waxes and wanes on how well you can land rupture. If you're not good with delayed skillshots, or don't want to spend time getting used to it, then don't bother.
|2011-07-28, 09:17
|Link #1037
Senior Guest
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Athens (GMT+2)
Age: 30
New Trynda is much easier to play now, he can use his Q even without fury, and it heals up to 300 HP, but he now gains AD instead of crit chance when his HP wanes, and he gets about 35% bonus crit at 100 fury. Pretty much balanced, can now deviate from the insane crit builds, although IE is still a must, but I find lifesteal a better option now, especially with the healing nerf.
|2011-07-29, 04:02
|Link #1038
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Somewhere between heaven and hell !
So i encountered some Wukong , better play him Offtank , he really needs it. Weak at early , ok at mid & late. But seems like his ulti lv6 & his ad stack on Q are bugged. No damage.
And don't play him jungle even though he's a monkey -.- .
|2011-07-29, 04:36
|Link #1039
they might have beat him with the nerf bat... but most people were op with kayle..... I said most... we all know that half the kayles suck...
And as for Paths ult it already sucks... the only thing it lets you do is stun newbs (if you know how to combo the stun and the jump).... might as well make it useful telly like TF's........... TF can see everyone and telly into the bushes... Path on the other hand has a big gtfo circle and only newbs get stuck in it.....
|2011-07-29, 05:04
|Link #1040
Itadaki-nyaaa !!
Join Date: Apr 2008
You can play MK in jungle but obviously he's not as comfortable as champs with self-sustaining effects (heal/shield) ... saw a vid of a possible jungle route on RoG which has him teleport back for the second time alltogether before getting red , so yes, he seems to be a second grade jungler at best.
And yes, his early lane phase is weak indeed, so all that's really left for him is bottom lane which is quite the disappointment for a melee champ these days.
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How To Make Over Mom's Kitchen In One Weekend Alix's February Jumpstart Project 2009
Project: Mom's Kitchen: From Storage Box to Tiffany Box!
Name: Alix
Time: 3 days
Cost: $275
Now here's an early Mother's Day present that goes far beyond a bouquet of flowers! Alix made over her mother's kitchen as a surprise, and she took her inspiration from the little blue Tiffany jewelbox. Read on to see how Alix transformed this space into a jewelbox of a kitchen.
- Drill (can not live without my cordless drill!!!)
- Ol' Fashion soap, sponge and sandpaper
- Paint & Gripper Primer
- Paint Roller, Paint Pour lid, Angle Brush
- Caulking Tape
- "Rub-n-Buff" silver (for hinges) and Stipple brush (from Michael's)
- IKEA hardware for cabinet doors
- Appliance epoxy spray paint
Day 1:
- Cleaned out the kitchen and removed cabinet doors (tip: number or mark the doors so as to know which doors belong on which cabinets... I made the mistake of not doing this and had a couple of mishaps in the middle of the night trying to re-attach the doors!)
- Dropclothed the whole kitchen
- Taped up the walls for paintin! I used the thicker tape to try and prevent any mishaps with painting ceiling edges
- Sanded cabinet doors to ensure an even coat. Primed cabinets with gripper primer (gripper primer is thicker than traditional primer which was great for priming the exposed brick wall in the kitchen too - what a time saver!)
- Once the primer dried on cabinet doors, i only used one coat of white paint so as to allow some of the wood grain to show through.
Day 2:
- Replaced light switchplate covers
- Finished taping off the walls and cabinets
- Primed and Painted (I only did one coat of primer but did 2 coats of color paint to ensure good saturated color)
Day 3:
- SHOPPED! mostly at IKEA to keep cost down we purchased window drapings, curtain rods and caps, and hardware
- Removed painter's tape and completed touch-ups
- Sanded the exhaust fan and covered surrounding area with newspaper as prep. Used amazing appliance epoxy spray paint to cover the yellow dingy exhaust fan to a sparkling even white! Made sure to do 2 even coats from safe distance otherwise it gets drippy and the ocd in me had to sand it back down and re-spray. Keep the windows wide open, use a mask if possible and then LEAVE the place to let it air out for a few hours...that stuff is strong!
- Came back and reapplied the cabinet doors. (Best if you have someone to help you, especially if it's 2am you are balancing on a step stool and the kitchen counter and trying to keep the strength to hold the drill!)
- Installed the doorknob hardware (using measuring tape helps ensure the knobs are evenly placed)
- Rub-n-Buff works wonders! Instead of buying new hinges, using a stipple brush and fingertips just use a little of this paint and the hinges are shiny looking brushed silver...just make sure to stay within the lines as the paint will easily spread to your freshly painted cabinets!
- Using the caulking tape helped bridge a gap between the top of the tile backsplash and the bottom of cabinetry
- FINISHING touches...re-dressed the room with furnishings and window treatments!
- SURPRISED Mom with finished project!
The inspiration for the kitchen was the little blue Tiffany Box...something any lady would love to get but what better to come home to!?
A couple of my favorite things i found... Paint Pourer - this was only $.59 at Home Depot and kept the paint from dripping down the can when trying to pour it into the pan. Rub-n-Buff is amazing...it comes in plenty of different colors (gold, rust, silver, etc.) and you can use it on anything from picture frames to updating hinges. Caulking Tape is a great quick way to re-caulk...and it lasts! I used this in my bathtub and it's lasted over a year now. Appliance Epoxy - What a way to update appliances without spending on new appliances! It also comes in different finishes like stainless steel.


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Jack Kevorkian was a highly controversial figure who confronted one of society's most profound ethical issues: what happens at the end of an individual's human life and whether or not a physician should take an active role in hastening that process.
Dr. Kevorkian, who died Thursday, spent eight years in a Michigan prison, but not before he had been directly involved in the suicide of more than 130 people – sometimes in the back of his old Volkswagen van using a device he had invented to administer lethal substances.
But beyond his own history of sometimes outrageous behavior as he challenged the legal and medical establishments, Kevorkian also drove the debate on physician-assisted suicide – a political and legal fight involving state courts and legislatures, the US Justice Department, and the US Supreme Court.
The first known instance of Kevorkian using his "suicide machine" involved an Oregon woman in 1990. The last was in 1998, videotaped and broadcast on "60 Minutes," and the case for which Kevorkian was convicted of second-degree homicide.
Between those dates, the effort to legalize controlled suicide involving help from a medical doctor took form with advocacy organizations like the Hemlock Society and Compassion & Choices.
'Death with Dignity' law breaks new ground
After two ballot measures in which voters approved the procedure (the second time in a rebuff to the state legislature), Oregon's "Death with Dignity" law became the first in the country.
The Oregon law, enacted in 1997, strictly prohibits "lethal injection, mercy killing, or active euthanasia." But it allows mentally competent adults who declare their intentions in writing, and have been diagnosed as terminally ill, to take a doctor-prescribed lethal drug themselves, orally, after a waiting period.
Critics had predicted that vulnerable patients could be pressured by doctors or family members to end their lives, and they also warned that out-of-staters might rush to Oregon to take advantage of its law.
Apparently, neither has happened. Since 1998, 525 patients have taken their own lives under the law, averaging about 60 a year for 2008-10.
At the same time, what medical practitioners consider ideal end-of-life care has increased here, including palliative treatment for discomfort, hospice care, and care that allows patients to spend their last days at home with families and friends.
Oregonians are also more likely to have "living wills" – documents in which they ask not to be kept alive by artificial means if recovery seems improbable – and medical directives on file, and they're more likely to decline medical treatments (including feeding and hydration tubes) that prolong life.
While Oregon is unique in some ways – it's the most "unchurched" state, with residents less likely to be members of or regularly attend churches, synagogues, or mosques – it also reflects the kind of leave-me-alone libertarianism seen in parts of the West.
Few states followed Oregon's lead
Just two states have followed Oregon's lead. Washington passed a similar law, and the Montana Supreme Court last year ruled that that neither state law nor public policy prevented doctors from prescribing lethal drugs to terminally-ill patients who want to end their lives. Efforts in other states have failed.
During the Bush administration, then-Attorney General John Ashcroft, an opponent of abortion and legalized suicide since his days as a US senator, ruled that under the federal Controlled Substances Act, doctors may not prescribe drugs for the purpose of hastening death.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, antiabortion groups, and other conservative organizations hailed the attorney general's ruling. Some medical professionals argued that helping a patient take his or her own life violates the Hippocratic Oath.
In essence, legal opponents of physician-assisted suicide argued that barbiturates and morphine (the legal drugs typically used in physician-assisted suicide) should be seen in the same light as marijuana, which is an illegal drug under federal law.
US Supreme Court weighs in
But in a 6-to-3 ruling in 2006, the US Supreme Court decided that Oregon's Death With Dignity Act could not be blocked by the Bush administration's interpretation of federal drug laws.
Euthanasia, in which a doctor ends the life of a patient – either with or without that person's explicit permission – is illegal in the United States.
It has been allowed under certain circumstances in the Netherlands and Belgium. But there has been some evidence that the practice is more widespread than reported – including in the United States. In at least one case, Kevorkian admitted that it was he – and not his patient – who had operated the "suicide machine."
Throughout his life Kevorkian remained a highly controversial figure – a death-dealing zealot to some, way ahead of the medical profession in end-of-life issues to others.
"He was involved in this because he thought it was right, and whatever anyone wants to say about him, I think that's the truth," Arthur Caplan, a professor of bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania, told The Washington Post. "He didn't do it for the money, he didn't do it for the publicity, he wasn't living a luxurious life – he wanted change."
"I think Jack Kevorkian was like a flare on the battlefield," Mr. Caplan said. "He lit up the issue and everyone paid attention."


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8:00 am
Curious George "Auctioneer George/Sock Monkey Opera" Auctioneer George - George has one dollar to buy anything he wants at the Annual Corn Roast and Attic Auction, and he sets his sights on a pair of red elephant mittens. When the Man with the Yellow Hat leaves George alone, he bids.and bids. D
8:30 am
Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! "Super Cleaner Uppers/Itty Bitty Water" Seaweed Superhero - Nick and Sally are cleaning up the backyard when they come across a yucky apple core. Who's going to pick it up? The Cat in the Hat takes them to meet the best cleaner-upper there is, Sandy the Sand Hopper! Sandy teaches them the difference between natural "garbage" and man-made trash, and how some animals use the natural garbage as food. Back at home, they put the trash in a garbage bag, and the apple core in the garden for Wriggles the worm to enjoy! Itty Bitty Water - Nick and Sally are about to dump out the water in their kiddie pool when The Cat stops them - water is too precious to waste even a drop! Off they go to the Drippety Dry Desert to meet three creatures who are experts at conserving water. D
9:00 am
Super Why! "The Princess and the Pea" It's the Annual Junior Princess Competition, and Princess Pea is worried she won't be able to pass the test and win her very own Golden Crown! The Super Readers soar into the fairytale adventure of the Princess and the Pea, and learn all about Princess Priscilla - Princess Pea's mother - and her Princess test. Princess Priscilla surprises everyone with her quick thinking, and inspires Princess Pea to follow in her mother's footsteps. Educational Objectives: To learn about thinking things through. D
9:30 am
Dinosaur Train "Elmer Elasmosaurus/Dinosaur Block Party" Elmer Elasmosaurus - The Pteranodon family travels on the Dinosaur Train with the Aquacar to an underwater train station to transport Elmer Elasmosaurus back to his home in the ocean. At first Buddy is not enthusiastic about travelling underwater, but quickly becomes a convert when he sees the spectacular sights under the sea. Dinosaur Block Party - The Pteranodon family hosts a block party to introduce their new neighbors, the Lambeosaurus family, to all the other neighborhood creatures. D
10:00 am
The Electric Company "Wicked Itch" Lisa and the gang are making a movie! Will Manny Spamboni insist on making it all about him or will he learn to collaborate with The Electric Company?. D
10:30 am
Wild Kratts "Cheetah Racer" Chris and Martin announce that no creature or vehicle can travel as fast over the rough and tumble African savannah as the cheetah. Aviva takes the challenge and declares she will build a ground racer that can run even faster than a cheetah. Of course Zach wants to prove that he is a better inventor than Aviva and joins the race. D
11:00 am
WordWorld "Play Ball/M Is for Map" Play Ball! - The WordFriends play an exciting game of baseball, but Robot has never played before. With some practice, and a lot of encouragement from his WordFriends, Robot learns the game and turns into a slugging machine! M is for Map - After a fun day of adventuring through the jungle, Sheep and Bear discover they are lost - and it's almost dark! In their haste to get home before sunset, the WordFriends lose the letters to their map. They have to sound out and hunt down the letters in "map" - but with Adventure Sheep leading the way, nothing is ever easy!. D
11:30 am
WordGirl "Theme Park Wham-Page/Chuck Makes A Buck" Theme Park Wham-Page - Becky and Bob are anxiously waiting in line for their chance to ride The Coaster-- the ultimate new roller coaster ride. The Whammer's enthusiasm for chocolate hot dogs and hi-striker machines at the park could ruin a totally fun day. Will WordGirl forfeit her chance to ride the coaster in order to stop the Whammer destroying the park? Vocabulary Words: Patience, Enthusiastic. D
12:00 pm
Outdoor Idaho "Birders, Banders & Binoculars" They can be fierce predators and some of the gentlest of creatures. Some are rare, others are quite common; but they all have the power to bewitch and bedazzle. Birds live in a world that for us is the stuff of dreams and wonder. We take to the field to celebrate birds and the people who study, care for, and watch them.G
12:30 pm
Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Eat Like A Local In Los Cabos" Ever travel to a tourist mecca and wonder what the locals eat? Rick does. So he joins his pal Hugo to find the best Mexican food in Los Cabos. Their first stop is at the municipal market in San Jose del Cabo for a quick mid-morning meal of sopes and beef soup. D
1:00 pm
Katie Brown Workshop "Refreshing Remodeling 101" The first episode in the three-part home makeover features a walk-through of Katie's Amagansett, NY home with experts. Before-and-after photos document the progress. D
1:30 pm
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell "Structuring Your Painting, Part 1" This instruction starts with the importance of reference material in developing any composition. Other attributes - such as season and light source - also need to be established. Jerry then discusses the use of eye stoppers, overlapping and negative space to arrive at a proper composition and maintain interest and excitement in the painting, Jerry completes the instruction by adding some do's and don'ts, featuring a special rule of how to create an entrance into a painting. D
2:00 pm
Essential Pepin "Fowl Play" Turkey Cutlets In Anchovy-Lemon Sauce; Grilled Chicken With Tarragon Butter; Roast Capon With Cognac And Mustard Sauce; Ballottine Of Chicken With Spinach Filling. D
2:30 pm
Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions "The History and Science of Shopping" Burt looks at the beginnings of shopping in 17th century London and the first department store in Paris. He travels to New York's Fifth Avenue and the Sotheby auctions.G
3:00 pm
Dialogue "Reporters' Roundup 4/26/2012" State revenue is up. Superintendent Tom Luna is on the road selling his ideas of computers in the classroom. Universities received tuition increases and the May primary is just a couple weeks away. This week on Dialogue, host Joan Cartan-Hansen leads a lively discussion about the state's top news stories on this month's Reporter Round up. Cartan-Hansen's guests this week are Jesse Bonner, a reporter with the Associated Press, Dan Popkey, political reporter for the Idaho Statesman and Brandon Macz, a reporter at the Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Greg Hahn, host of Idaho Reports will also join the panel.G
3:30 pm
MotorWeek "Chevrolet Camaro Zl1" Road Test: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Road Test: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R. Goss' Garage: Tires & Ride Quality. D
4:00 pm
America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated "A Moroccan Feast" Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make a Moroccan-style Chicken Tagine at home with foolproof Couscous that's better than any store-bought brand. Then, gadget guru Lisa McManus reveals her pick for the best compost bucket. Later, test cook Bryan Roof uncovers the secrets to making your own preserved lemons. D
4:30 pm
Passport to Adventure "Cruising The British Virgin Islands, Caribbean" Whether you fly, ferry, sail or motor to the islands, you be swaying like a palm in the tropical breeze by the time you depart. We'll explore the cays and bays of the BVI - snorkeling where pirates once buried treasure, climbing granite boulders at the "Baths", and hanging out with the local characters at iconic beachside watering holes. Combine all of that with learning to "pilot the ship", and you have a real adventure!. D
5:00 pm
Globe Trekker "Caribbean Island: St. Lucia, Martinique & Montserrat" Trekker Zoe Palmer visits the islands of St. Lucia, Martinique and Montserrat. With rainforests, mountains and volcanoes and a hybrid of English, African and French heritage, these islands are among the top vacation spots in the world.G
6:00 pm
Song of the Mountains Synder Family; Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers; Rigney Family Bluegrass. D
7:00 pm
Austin City Limits "Roy Orbison" In this 1982 performance, the late Roy Orbison performs many of his hit songs, including "Only the Lonely," "Sweet Dreams Baby," "Blue Bayou," "Crying," "Working for the Man" and "Pretty Woman." The recording has been digitally remastered and edited.G
8:00 pm
Great Performances at the Met "Rodelinda" Sensational in the 2004 Met premiere of Stephen Wadsworth's much-heralded production, Renee Fleming reprises the title role, joined by Stephanie Blythe and countertenor Andreas Scholl. Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts. D
11:30 pm
Music Voyager "Tennessee Special - Round" The singer-songwriter embodies the unique and profitable symbiotic relationship between the stars of country music and the artists responsible for crafting the words and melodies. Music Voyager invites four of Nashville's most prolific and successful songwriters for an intimate and rare performance at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Featured artists include revered singer-songwriters Buddy Miller, Darrel Scott, Elizabeth Cook and Guy Clark. D


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SEVENDUST's New Single 'Decay' Premieres On Colorado's 94.3 KILO
Colorado Springs, Colorado radio station 94.3 KILO has premiered SEVENDUST's new single, "Decay", ahead of its official release on January 22. A low-quality stream of the broadcast is available in the YouTube clip below.
"Decay" is the first single from SEVENDUST's ninth album, "Black Out The Sun", which will be released on March 26, 2013 via the band's 7Bros. Records label (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group). The CD was recorded at Architekt Music studios in Butler, New Jersey with engineer Mike Ferretti.
"The craziest thing about this record is finishing it in about a month," guitarist John Connolly told Revolver magazine. "We haven't done that since our debut album [1997's self-titled effort]. This is one of the fastest records we've ever made, but also one of the strongest — working off instinct mostly."
According to Connolly, SEVENDUST's forthcoming CD finds the band exploring "a darker vibe," but "there's still plenty of melody," he added. "The record fits right in with 'Animosity' [2002], 'Alpha' [2007], and our self-titled album. Lots of heavy stuff and some more mellow, moody songs as well It's a nice balance of what makes for the SEVENDUST sound."
Other songtitles set to appear on the 12-track CD, which was produced by the bandmembers themselves, include "Mountain" and "Murder Bar". The latter was reportedly inspired by a Butler, New Jersey bar across from the hotel where SEVENDUST was staying while recording the new CD. Rumor had it the place was popular with many of New Jersey's murderers.
"It's a basic SEVENDUST record," guitarist Clint Lowery recently told "Source Of The Sound With Wendy Campbell". "There's nothing, like, too completely different than anything we've done before. It's got a darker vibe to it. We've got a good amount of the programming element in there. It's a lot of what we do — it's heavy and it's got its melodic element in it. So if you're a SEVENDUST fan, it's more along the lines of the second and third records we did — it's kind of like that. It's got a couple of throwback vibes to it. 'Animosity' and 'Home' [1999], if I can put those two records together, it would [sound similar to the new CD]."
SEVENDUST and LACUNA COIL will join forces for a U.S. tour in early 2013. The bands will head out on a 17-date run throughout the month of February. The trek kicks off on February 2 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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This course covers the evaluation and critique of halter and performance horses of various breeds. The student's ability to clearly communicate their opinions with regard to equine evaluation while using proper terminology and logical order will be addressed. Public speaking and presentation skills are a primary focus of this course.
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Travel Channel's 'Mega RV' Special Airs Jan. 6
December 28, 2012 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Travel Channel's 'Mega RV' Special Airs Jan. 6
The Travel Channel will premiere High Noon Entertainment's one-hour network TV special dubbed "Mega RV Countdown" at 8 p.m. PST/EST on Jan. 6, examiner.com reported.
"High Noon Entertainment" — the company behind shows like HGTV's "House Hunters," TLC's "Cake Boss" and the DIY Network's "Disaster House" — began scouring North America for Mega RVs back in May 2012. High Noon's team of Denver, Colo.-based producers and researchers sifted through a veritable smörgåsbord of recreational vehicles from luxurious Prevost-based motor coaches to cutting-edge design icons like the GMC motorhome and the celebrated Greyhound Scenicruiser.
The list also included a couple of self-built motorhomes such as Russ Moen's Chevy cabover coach and Randy's Grubb's Deco Liner.
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Nuri Sahin has admitted that he felt very nervous ahead of his Borussia Dortmund comeback in the friendly match against Mainz at the Winter Cup this weekend.
The 24-year-old midfielder left BVB for Real Madrid in the summer of 2011, but returned to the Bundesliga champions earlier this month after failing to secure regular first team action at the Santiago Bernabeu side and an unsuccessful loan spell at Liverpool this season.
"I was really nervous ahead of the match against Mainz. That's pretty unusual for me to be honest," Sahin told Bild.
"It reminded me a bit of my official debut for Dortmund at the age of 16. All the nerves were gone after about five minutes or so, though."
Sahin featured for the full 45 minutes as Dortmund beat Mainz 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Dortmund resume Bundesliga action on January 19 when they travel to Werder Bremen.


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NCAA 13 michigan player ratings
Starts at about 8 minutes, fyi michigan was shafted these guys dont know anything about football.
no breyer
frank clark 73
Starts at about 8 minutes, fyi michigan was shafted these guys dont know anything about football.
no breyer
frank clark 73
itll get fixed if you just DL the roster names from the dudes who normally do it. they often edit out dudes who are no longer on the team. and often someone on this board will post uber edited versions of the roster, with the focus on the michigan roster, to get it just right.
The problem is if you want to play head to head online then you have to use the default rosters which suck.
You can however do an online dynasty with custom rosters, but make sure you or someone you know if the commish or else you might get weird rosters.
/don't know anything about football
don't know about his football skills, but kid makes some fine ice cream.
QB - Denard (93), Gardner (83), Bellomy (71)
FB - Hopkins (77)
RB - Toussaint (89), Smith (87), Rawls (79), Hayes (75)
WR - Roundtree (89), Gallon (88), Dileo (80), Jackson (79), J. Robinson (77)
TE - Moore (81)
RT - Schofield (88)
RG - Omaneh (88), Bryant (78)
C - Barnum (85), Miller (74)
LG - Mealer (82), Kalis (79)
LT - Lewan (93)
SDE - Roh (88), Brink (78)
DT - Black (76), Ash (74)
NT - Campbell (82), Washington (77)
WDE - Clark (73), Beyer (?)
SLB - Ryan (82), C.Gordon (77)
MLB - Demens (91), Bolden (?)
WLB - Morgan (84), Hawthorne (76), Jones (79)
CB - Floyd (85), Countess (84), Avery (82), Taylor (77), Talbott (72)
FS - T. Gordon (84), Wilson (?)
SS - Kovacs (89), M. Robinson (78)
K - Gibbons (84)
P - Hagerup (86)
The custom rosters. I'm pretty sure the guys who make the game haven't watched a single Michigan game.
Desmond Morgan is better than Jake Ryan?
Ryan as an 82? He had insane stats for a rsFr LB. Not to mention Fitz.. that is just an abomination.
37 tkls, 20 solo, 3 sacks 1 ff and 2 FR not to mention at the very least 8 TFL.
Here's what I have at first glance.
Note: Typically I have a formula for ratings...I go through and do the top 50 players at each position, regardless of team (15-20 for K's and P's). When I'm adjusting the top guys, I use 34% my rating, 33% college football mag A and 33% college football mag B. Then once I get those "fair"...I go back and compare the Michigan players to them as well as like players in college football.
With that said, I'll take a random shot at what the ratings "should" be (I know all of these players won't be included):
1. Denard Robinson (Sr.) [92]
2. Devin Gardner (RS So.) [84]
3. Russell Bellomy (RS Fr.) [77]
1. Fitzgerald Toussaint (RS Jr.) [90]
2a. Vincent Smith (Sr.) [84]
2b. Thomas Rawls (So.) [79]
4. Justice Hayes (RS Fr.) [76]
5. Dennis Norfleet (Fr.) [74]
rs: Drake Johnson (Fr.) [73]
1. Stephen Hopkins (Jr.) [82]
2. Joey Kerridge (RS Fr.) [79]
3. Paul Gyarmati (RS Sr.) [72]
rs: Sione Houma (Fr.) [74]
1. Roy Roundtree (RS Sr.) [86]
2. Jeremy Jackson (Jr.) [78]
3a. Ricardo Miller (RS So.) [73]
3b. Devin Gardner (RS So.) [xx]
1. Jeremy Gallon (RS Jr.) [84]
2. Jerald Robinson (RS So.) [78]
3a. Amara Darboh (Fr.) [77]
3b. Jehu Chesson (Fr.) [77]
1. Drew Dileo (Jr.) [81]
1. Brandon Moore (RS Sr.) [78]
2a. Devin Funchess (Fr.) [76]
2b. A.J. Williams (Fr.) [76]
4a. Mike Kwiatowski (RS Sr.) [70]
4b. Jordan Paskorz (RS So.) [70]
1. Taylor Lewan (RS Jr.) [96]
2. Michael Schofield (RS Jr.) [88]
3. Graham Glasgow (RS Fr.) [71]
rs: Erik Magnuson (Fr.) [77]
1a. Elliott Mealer (RS Sr.) [79]
1b. Kyle Kalis (Fr.) [79]
3. Joey Burzynski (RS So.) [77]
rs: Blake Bars (Fr.) [76]
1. Ricky Barnum (RS Sr.) [86]
2. Jack Miller (RS Fr.) [79]
1. Patrick Omameh (RS Sr.) [88]
2a. Elliott Mealer (RS Sr.) [79]
2b. Chris Bryant (RS Fr.) [77]
4. Kyle Kalis (Fr.) [79]
rs: Blake Bars (Fr.) [76]
1. Michael Schofield (RS Jr.) [88]
2. Elliott Mealer (RS Sr.) [79]/Patrick Omameh (RS Sr.) [88]
3. Erik Gunderson (RS Jr.) [76]
rs: Ben Braden (Fr.) [77]
1. Brendan Gibbons [88]
2. Matt Wile [87]
1a. Frank Clark (So.) [83]
1b. Brennen Beyer (So.) [82]
3. Craig Roh (Sr.) [87]
4. Jake Ryan (RS So.) [xx]
rs: Mario Ojemudia (Fr.) [77]
1. Will Campbell (Sr.) [82]
2. Richard Ash (RS So.) [77]
3. Ondre Pipkins (Fr.) [79]
1. Jibreel Black (Jr.) [82]
2. Quinton Washington (RS Jr.) [80]
3. Ondre Pipkins (Fr.) [79]
4. Kenny Wilkins (RS So.) [75]
rs: Matt Godin (Fr.) [77]
rs: Willie Henry (Fr.) [75]
1. Craig Roh (Sr.) [87]
2a. Jibreel Black (Jr.) [82]
2b. Nathan Brink (RS Jr.) [78]
4. Keith Heitzman (RS Fr.) [75]
rs: Chris Wormley (Fr.) [78]
rs: Tom Strobel (Fr.) [78]
1. Desmond Morgan (So.) [83]
2. Brandin Hawthorne (Sr.) [82]
3a. Antonio Poole (RS Fr.) [78]
3b. James Ross (Fr.) [78]
1. Kenny Demens (RS Sr.) [87]
2. Joe Bolden (Fr.) [83]
3. Mike Jones (RS Jr.) [81]
rs: Kaleb Ringer (Fr.) [77]
1. Jake Ryan (RS So.) [88]
2. Cam Gordon (RS Jr.) [84]
rs: Royce Jenkins-Stone (Fr.) [77]
1. Blake Countess (So.) [86]
2. Terrence Talbott (Jr.) [79]
3. Delonte Hollowell (So.) [78]
rs: Terry Richardson (Fr.)
1. JT Floyd (RS Sr.) [86]
2. Courtney Avery (Jr.) [84]
3. Raymon Taylor (So.) [80]
1. Thomas Gordon (RS Jr.) [86]
2. Jarrod Wilson (Fr.) [81]
3. Tamani Carter (RS Fr.) [76]
rs: Jeremy Clark (Fr.) [76]
1. Jordan Kovacs (RS Sr.) [91]
2. Marvin Robinson (Jr.) [82]
3. Josh Furman (RS So.) [80]
rs: Allen Gant (Fr.) [77]
1. Will Hagerup [86]
2. Matt Wile [87]
This is pretty good, but it looks like it's shifted down a bit if two preseason heisman contenders are at 92 and 90 respectively. If every team is shifted accordingly, then hook us up with your gamertag and I'll download the roster!
Denard is a GREAT player, but I don't think he's a GREAT quarterback just yet...we'll see. If you consider 99 is Andrew Luck/Peyton Manning, then Denard shouldn't be a 95ish just because he's a Hesiman candidate. I'd put Barkley at a 98, the next tier of top QBs 95-97. So depending on how things look I've got Denard as a 92/93. Again, I use preseason mags to assist so it's not all based on me, in fact, the majority ISN'T based one me "to be fair."
I need to make a new account, but when I do...I'll add my ratings and download info to whatever NCAA thread is going on at the time.
I also always fill the roster with the 1 or 2 spots they leave open for create-a-player's
I typically pick the guys who play the most...unfortunately this year, one of those guys may have to be a kicker (unless Wile beats our Hagerup, then I'll just take Hargerup out and make him Wile and adjust the ratings and attributes). Which I will do, for example, I'd take Mike Jones out to add Jerald Robinson or Jeremy Jackson if I had to.
You rate the freshmen?
I rate freshman by comparing them to other freshman, comparing them to other players in the game, and comparing them to the made up freshman that you can recruit in dynasty mode.
83-85 = Top 10 overall caliber prospect
79-82 = 5 star caliber prospect
77-79 = 4 star
74-77 = 3 star
71-74 = 2 star
70 and below = 1 star/walk-on (this obviously never makes it onto the game.
With this said, you always have to adjust the scale for QB, RB, WR...for whatever reason, they always rate these players lower. Probably because they progress faster if you give them playing time. Just like they "overrate" FB, K, P...an 87 punter is average, an 87 QB or WR is definitely solid.
With that said, I have Kyle Kalis too low, he should be an 80 or 81.
Also, dude...denard robinson is not the preferred nomenclature, QB #16, please.
Overall, I don't think it's that bad.
Overrated: Roh, Brink, Desmond Morgan, Demens, Taylor, Moore, Entire WR corps, Smith and Rawls
Underrated: Denard, Toussaint, Lewan, Clark, Jake Ryan, All freshman it seems, and - dare I even say - JT Floyd?
For being an inaccurate QB who only completed 55% of his passes and threw 15 picks last season, I don't know if a 93 rating is severely underrating him.
I didn't say severely. Also, by that game's standards, any quarterback with his running ability and passable passing ability should be a 95 without question.
Also, 2011 OSU game Denard has forever earned an unsolicited 99 rating from me.
I disagree that any good running QB should automatically be a 95. His passing numbers in real life are not good. Maybe he should be a 94...or a 95...but if it's just a one- or two-point difference, I don't really see the point in making an argument. It's like arguing about whether Donovan Warren ran a 4.67 or a 4.68 at the Combine.
I mean, if you want to get real technical, there's no point in arguing about any of the arbitrary ratings assigned to a video game.
As to my point? I guess my point is it's June and I felt compelled to provide my own arbitrary rankings.
You rate the freshman any lower and they're all cut by your first off-season.
You can bring 3 and 4 star players in that are high 70s.
EA needs to stop worrying about all the fluff and add something so that you only recruit what you need and how many scholarships you have available.
Every year, I'll recruit 25 players just to cut the "waste." In real life not even the SEC does it that bad. There should be some type of penalty or coaching loyalty rating that goes down if you do it. Something beyond not fulfilling promises made during recruiting.
Also, they need to revamp the entire ratings scale. Players should truly range primarily from 60-99...and this should be reflected in recruiting.
If you're at a school like Michigan, and you recruit 25 players per class...any player that was intially on the roster when you started that was 75 or below is likely to be cut by his senior year. You end up with decisions like "Do I want a RS Sr. Terrence Talbott at an 80 or this true freshman CB who's a 79?" That would never happen in real life.
The back end of rosters is so weak and doesn't progress fast enough...meanwhile the recruits are typically rated too high and you are forced to cut the Russell Bellomy's of the team. Keith Heitzman has NO SHOT at finishing at Michigan, that should be changed.
When will they include 85 guys instead of just 70? It always means most of the freshman class isn't included
From what I understand its due to the limits of the data you can put on a disc. 15 more players x 120 teams is a lot of extra data to hold.
Also every fan base complains about these ratings. I hate these games more then most but with all the players in the game its damn hard to get them perfect for everyone.
Since you can install games on the PS3 and 360 nowadays I wish they would provide two sets of rosters, where the 85 man ones exist if you install the game.
Would alleviate so many problems, especially with recruiting. I hate having either to go after a tiny class or oversign like crazy.
Seriously for all the talk about, Jake Ryan is a 82? He should at least be an 85....just stop and think. There's 120 schools out there, which is a lot of players they have to do ratings for. There's probably a formula they use, but it's still a lot of players. The ratings are never horribly wrong, and everyone makes custom rosters anyway
Alright let's get this straight, it's Beyer!
Does anybody know if they will have the UTL jerseys in the game??
the UTL jerseys are in the game. there was a video a couple weeks back that showed ][V][ vs Maryland and we were wearing UTL
Does anyone else feel guilty when playing in career mode and you cut, like, a redshirt sophomore in favor of an awesome incoming recruit?
I guess that's the difference between me playing this game and Nick Saban playing it.
I might if there were 85 scholarships, but with 70 I'll cut them all day.
And I also feel guilty when I recruit a 4* player and he just does not pan out and I cut him immediatly. Fake generated players have feelings too!
Well, it's too bad that the RS So. had that terrible injury. You know the one. Wink, wink, and whatnot.
I recruit 4/5 star guys that I don't need and cut them just so other teams don't get them.
Denard's acceleration 90
That is some bullshit.
I'm a huge NCAA fan, but obviously the player ratings are completely skewed. The teams with large fan bases and national followings players are always rated higher. Take ND. Their ratings are completely ridiculous. But they have a huge fan base and from a marketing stand point it makes sense. The same can be said for Michigan in past years. During the RR years we were overrated across the board several times. I think this year in some positions we are underrated. Especially Frank Clark. But like I said its all about marketing. You're going to make the national brand teams as good as you reasonably can to try and sell more games it's as simple as that. I played the demo and the game play is much improved. And so are th grapics as always. I CANT WAIT to be standing in line at midnight to buy it!


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The forums are highlighted with a different colour icon if there are new posts since you last visited. I do agree that the colouring is slight and vague and doesn't really make it obvious there are new posts. We will update the icons to better display forums with and without unread posts. Thank you for pointing this out.1. There is no indication if there are some new posts inside some of the subforums/groups. We have to open them to take a look.
If I understand again, this is an issue of unclear icons beside the posts. We can fix that! Also, unread posts have a button to take you directly to the first unread post, which might help.2. Even after opening some subforum/group icons representing unread posts (open envelope) do not differ much from read ones (closed envelope). The color indicates actuality of the posts, but it would be much better to draw attention to unread posts.
From your comment further down, you are not logged in, so there is no way for the browsers to know what you have or have not read. Once you login, this issue should be moot. Let me know if I missed the point.3. I have just opened two browsers on the same computer. In one it is indicated that I have read post (and that is true), while on the other "the envelope is opened".
Yes, I agree with you on this. The reply form needs some attention. I'll get to that right away and see what can be done to make the advanced form more useful.4. What is "advanced" in writing reply using "Go Advanced" button. The interface is really Spartan.
You can switch to the full theme if you prefer that on the smart phone, down at the bottom there is a link for "Full Site". When you arrive on the site with your smartphone, can you tell me which images are broken? I'm not seeing what you are seeing. I've also tried several times to login and had no issues from a smart phone. Which is your phone make and model, and do you have a different browser you can try from the smart phone.5. I have problem to login on the smartphone, and also many images are missing (just placeholders with "imag" text appears). I'm using Opera Mobile. The site looks completely different than on a desktop, but ... Since I cannot login I cannot try anything.
We'll keep working to improve the "default" icons and features to make the forums better than they ever were.
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The relationship between games and violence is once more a question of national interest in the wake of the Newtown school shooting.
Multiple bills, and an executive order from President Barack Obama are pushing for state sponsored research of the matter.
No research to date has proven a causal relationship between games and real-world violence, but that doesn't mean Disney isn't prepared to take a look at violence in its games.
"At Disney there's very little [violent content], but I still want to make sure we're asking ourselves the right questions in terms of that standard and also [ensure] we're willing to be a part of a dialogue in today's world that I think is pretty necessary in terms of what our role is and what our role should be," Iger told Deadline.
While the executive did not provide any specific details, he promised "to take stock in everything we've got that can be considered near the line or over the line".


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