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Romance your sweetheart with Shakespeare and St. Valentine, a special evening presented by the Delaware Shakespeare Festival. A mix of Shakespeare readings, song and romance, DSF's actors will read some of Shakespeare's greatest love scenes, special guests will recite favorite sonnets and the evening will be punctuated with song and opportunities for the audience to engage in some good old-fashion Shakespearean wooing. The show starts at 7:00pm. http://www.ticketfly.com/event/208815
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Nigerian based guys have a stupid mentality about actresses. They believe actresses are prostitutes. Most of them just want to date them and dump them later. They will start broadcasting that they had dated this, and that person. Another reason is because they don't understand the terrain very well. Most of them stopped their spouse from acting after marriage. This is why people go for guys who are based abroad. Btw, Taiwo recently married her lover who is based abroad.
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Why Actresses Date Men Who Are Not Based in Nigeria- Taiwo Aromokun (Actress)
Nigerian based guys have a stupid mentality about actresses. They believe actresses are prostitutes. Most of them just want to date them and dump them later. They will start broadcasting that they had dated this, and that person. Another reason is because they don't understand the terrain very well. Most of them stopped their spouse from acting after marriage. This is why people go for guys who are based abroad. Btw, Taiwo recently married her lover who is based abroad.
39 comments:
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 15:24
Senseless storyReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 16:35
Braahaaahaaaa!!! Ten thumbs up!Delete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 17:15
Very senseless....hisssssssssDelete
- Anonymous16 January, 2013 08:08
O ti senseless juDelete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 15:31
haha... Wat an ugly hag calling 9ja men stupid. U wishReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous16 January, 2013 17:25
She's nt uglyDelete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 15:33
Biko who is this Sister "nkiru onuegbu"? Ladun pls do a proper intro next time.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 15:40
Who is she again?? Ladun,story don finish for market. MOVEMENTReplyDelete
*Strolling off - whistling*
- sexyboocalher15 January, 2013 15:54
Awwww!!!! So hapi 4 her...ReplyDelete
Story!!! Just say you want to have the time and space to play the field. Having a spouse that is far away means you can have the best of both worlds. Be married and still get to live the life of a single girl. Its win, win situation for you guys. Therefore, the farther the man is, the better. Besides, do MOST nollywood ladies not have 'questionable' characters? Mtcheewww!!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 16:10
Very soon those abroad guys will start rejecting you guys too. With the level of atrocities some of you commit, any man that marries you will be the butt of jokes among his friends and family. How will a sane Nigerian marry an actress when she will eventually dump him for a wealthy married man.ReplyDeleteReplies
So is it just actresses? what abt bankers,Accountants,ur next door neighbor? nurses, we just stereotype actresses and actors alone. These things happen everyday n everywhere. They are humans please. Be kind.Delete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 16:25
Guys abroad are generally better,best for actresses,Nigerian men dont even respect ladies,so we dont like them,i prefer guys abroad a million times,Nigerian guys got low mentalityReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 20:35
Hmnn, see person wey get HIGH MENTALITY oh! Such a shallow minded statement too! Dats why all the "houseboys n toilet washing" guys abroad can come home with their "high mentality" to take una as 2nd wives after oyibo paper don dey sure..... Next time u wanna comment, google ur comment to confirm that it's got SENCE n substance first before u type... U dis annonymous geh. Da Counselor advices so.Delete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 16:32
Billie jean
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 16:36
Could it be because most of the actresses "actually" sleep around or chase after married men ...... Using Aunty Taiwo as example, she has been romantically linked with several men including Mc Oluomo and Odunlade Adekola .ReplyDelete
There are many useless naija boys in this london, just take a trip to south east london and u won't recover from d shock and horror. The fact that they are based abroad doesn't exempt them from having those two comments she made
Anyway I wish her all d best in her marriage .
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 17:11
isnt this MC Oluomo the ring leader for touts in Lagos? so how bloody come all these actresses sleep with him as if he is some king? These ladies are just damn shameless!Delete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 17:25
MC Oluomo needs to share the soap he is bathing with ooooo. The guy is a proper tout but he has an impressive list of actresses he has dated , bedded or had a fling with.Delete
He must be very good in bed.
- happyhausabunny15 January, 2013 17:41
Rich tout! Lol, 1st heard of him and saw him on Louis theroux's law& disorder documentary. I guess his money was the main attraction for those women.Delete
Yeah, that's true...our actresses are hardly appreciated here in Nigeria when it comes to building home. But don't blame the guys, we are Africans, our men love reserved women, whose private lives aren't so public like most Actress'...ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous16 January, 2013 18:12
Rubbish,yet actresses marry the best husbands,u have noticed..rubbish people dont marry themDelete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 17:00
Who b dis worwor tin??????smtcheeeeeeeeeeeeeew!!......yinka florensReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 17:46
Story very soon those so call abroad guys will wise up lolReplyDelete
- firstname.lastname@example.com January, 2013 18:16
So that they wont tell him that you were fucking Odunlade Adekola abi...well someone will eventually tell him. Ma worry sho gbo!!! lolReplyDelete
Naija una too much, i sip my coffee jeje
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 19:18
"Mama Elo dake joor" Mummy Keep quite please! Its not your fault cos no body knows what your huzzy does here and you Nollywood Actress are just too gullible tell me if you did'nt marry him cos He lives here? not cos you love him! we are watching cos you will still for surety go back to your vomit! oni iranun'ReplyDelete
- ****Mufasa Said15 January, 2013 19:19
I tink she's just another hardworking actress. Y do u people want to dig out dirt on her?ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous15 January, 2013 19:37
Why do several Yoruba actresses date thug leader MC Oluomo? For money? They are so greedy for money and not role models. MC Oluomo dey enjoy life sha!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous15 January, 2013 19:57
Taiwo, please shut up!ReplyDelete
Nigerian men have that opinion of actresses because they know first hand how they pass you actresses around.
You openly dated Odunlade Adekola, a married man and even admitted it in an interview. MC Oluomo too. Any surprises only a foreigner would marry you?
- ola baby15 January, 2013 21:33
the fact dat she even openly admitted to dating odun adekola knowing well dat hes married pisses d daylight outta of me.olodo oshi.now u are married to an 'ABROAD' guy huh? 'yinmu'.lets see aw it goes.best of luck though.ReplyDelete
kai,see how this girl yeye us..so the men abroad are the muguns,who will gladly accept and marry the nigerian cast offs,in addition they won't mind the wifey going off on aristo away matches in nigeria and on location because of the liberal nature of western world..ReplyDelete
who told her abroad men to pass actresses round and boast about it to their friends
- happy Yoruba bunny15 January, 2013 23:58
Chei why Una wan scatter this girl marriage na?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 January, 2013 07:15
After u almost scattered Odunlade's maariage and dated MC Oluomo,which sane Nigerian guy living in Nigeria would marry u as a wife? Even if d guy wan marry,his family will never allow such an atrocity! May another woman do to you exactly what you did to Odunlade's wife! #KarmaIsABitchReplyDeleteReplies
- ****Mufasa Said16 January, 2013 10:27
Haa, u sound like u know her personally.Delete
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- Anonymous16 January, 2013 08:17
Una don become second hand to us...Final!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 January, 2013 16:09
Karma is about to kick you in the butt, u dated odunlade when he was still married and u say most people think y'all actress are bitches, please if you arent one what are you then?i am axing you?ReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 January, 2013 16:13
And what does your abroad based lover do for a living?what terrain and men dont only do it with actress becuz they want to broadcast it, they do it with them more because they know they are cheapReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 January, 2013 23:01
You changed the pic LL and this one is fine.ReplyDelete


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Boulder County officials are calling their program the "Diagonal Shift."
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TRAINING: For this fight I cover all the different aspects where I think John could be dangerous. A lot of the things we are covering have been building on what we already have been working on. The only difference is that now we are gearing everything for a southpaw. I typically have two training sessions a day unless it's a Saturday; then I have three. I train between two gyms so it gets to be hectic, but I feel it's necessary to get better. I train at Ohio Fitness & Martial Arts Center and JG MMA. I don't think I could get a better combination of instruction and training partners than I do at these two gyms.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training MMA in 2006. Throughout my scholastic career I was involved in some sort of contact sport. I wrestled and played football in H.S. I then went on an athletic scholarship to play football in college. Immediately following my football career I picked up rugby until my work schedule wouldn't allow me to play. I was becoming an MMA fan at this point in my life, and one day, as I admired the fighters on television, I thought 'I could do that.' I also thought I could do better. I found out there was a gym in town and I was there the following day. I just felt the need to compete in something that was real, challenging and tough. I've always had the desire to compete and do the best at everything I do. MMA wasn't going to be any different.
What ranks and titles have you held? I've won countless BJJ and amateur MMA/Kickboxing titles. I have a Purple belt under Jorge Gurgel. I won the one night IFC tournament to become the reigning WW Champion.
Do you have any heroes? My family. They've worked their asses off to get anything they own without help. They do things the honest way and don't change who they are. They are always willing to go out of their way to help others. Also anyone who is willing to stand up for what is right or what they believe in no matter what others say is very inspirational to me. MMA heroes are Randy Couture, Wanderlei Silva, and Rich Franklin. All of those guys have been around for a while. They are all great fighters in their own respects and are models of how fighters should fight and act. GSP resembles that but he is my future competition so we will not put him in that category yet.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It would be a dream come true. Although I believe being in the UFC is just a stepping stone to get where I really want to be, THE UFC World Champ. For now I have to focus on winning and keep myself in a position where Dana, Joe Silva, and the fans want to keep me. So it's baby steps for me for now.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended and graduated from Urbana University in Urbana, Ohio. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree and majored in Criminal Justice.
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Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Won Regional KOTC one night tournament, numerous grappling/kickboxing
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Rob Chudzinski hoped he had the right quarterback the last time he went to Cincinnati in a playoff race with the Browns. He's hoping that hope all over again six years later.
Jason Campbell will try to lead the Browns on a surprise playoff run, but he isn't a surprise player.
Not really. He is a former first-round draft pick. With 31 NFL victories as a starting quarterback — 12 of them within his last 21 starts — he takes a decent track record into next Sunday's game at Cincinnati.
It was different with Rob Chudzinski's last Cleveland quarterback to be in a playoff hunt.
Derek Anderson was a Round 7 picks of the Ravens who got cut late in his first rookie preseason, 2005. The Browns claimed him off waivers and cut Josh Booty so he could be the No. 3 quarterback behind Trent Dilfer and Charlie Frye.
Anderson didn't see the field until late in 2006, after Frye, whose emergence soured Dilfer on Cleveland, got hurt in Game 11.
Anderson lost all three starts, the last of them a four-interception fiasco and a 22-7 home loss to Tampa Bay. His passer rating for 2006 was 63.1, below Brandon Weeden's 66.2 for a similar amount of playing time in 2013.
Romeo Crennel was back as head coach in 2007, but with a new offensive coordinator — Chudzinski replaced Jeff Davidson.
As would become the case for Chudzinski in 2013, he had three quarterbacks to sort through.
It remains a million-dollar question whether Brady Quinn's agent ruined him with a training camp holdout, or whether trading for the Round 1 pick needed to get Quinn was a misguided enterprise from the start.
Regardless, Quinn's holdout erased him from a chance to beat out the shaky options elsewhere in Camp Romeo. Frye showed glimpses of hope in '06, beating an Oakland team Michael Lombardi had helped assemble, beating Eric Mangini's playoff-bound Jets, and going toe to toe with Ben Roethlisberger in a 24-20 loss to Pittsburgh.
In the last game he finished, though, he threw four picks in a 30-0 home loss to Cincinnati.
Back and forth went Frye and Anderson in the 2007 preseason.
"Charlie has a leg up," Crennel would keep saying, while camp observers struggled to see why.
One of the open questions of camp was whether Crennel was forcing Frye on Chudzinski.
The quarterback controversy became unhealthy early in the home and season opener against Pittsburgh. The Browns played as if they were a fire hydrant on which the Steelers had a leg up.
In the first half, Frye dropped back to pass 16 times. He completed four. He was sacked five times. He threw and interception. He scrambled for a yard.
It was his last stand. Anderson replaced him in the second half of a 34-7 loss, and Frye was traded to Mike Holmgren's Seahawks two days later.
Two games against Cincinnati defined Anderson's Browns career. In the first — the game after Frye shipped out — he turned into Otto Graham, throwing five touchdown passes in a 51-45 win.
In the second, at Cincinnati with a chance to clinch a playoff berth, he threw four interceptions in a 19-14 loss.
The Browns missed the playoffs with a 10-6 record that was a mirage. Anderson went to the Pro Bowl as an injury replacement and was a fish out of water, going 10-of-26 with the all-stars.
He was benched after eight games in 2008, after which Crennel was fired and Chudzinski left for San Diego.
Anderson became convinced Cleveland hated him. That wasn't quite right, but the loss at Cincinnati was a two-ton downer.
All Browns fans wanted was a real quarterback.
See for yourself how popular Campbell will be if he pulls the 2013 team to 5-5 with a win at Cincinnati.
Meanwhile, "D.A." still is ticking. Anderson has turned into Carolina's "closer" in his third year with the Panthers. He has played twice this season, taking two snaps in "victory formation" in a 38-0 win over the Giants and a 34-10 win over the Falcons.
Before Campbell posted back-to-back passer ratings greater than 100 in the last two games, Anderson was the last Brown to do it in 2007.
It is hard to believe six years have passed, and the Browns are still looking for the right quarterback.
Browns fans would love to believe they have a good one going at Cincinnati, and beyond.


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Television personality (TP) has been with the industry for several decades. Starting with menial jobs, TP worked hard to attain his present status, people from all walks of life look up to him for advice and as a role model. TP is dedicated to his family, career, and advocacy. Thus, it is not a surprise that he is one of the more credible celebrities.
However, it seems that TP has an alleged special relationship with a professional athlete (PA). A teammate who accompanied PA, saw PA and TP hugged and kissed, and afterwards, TP allegedly handed PA cash. This scene is surprising and shocking at the same time. What could be the motive of PA? Can it be money despite that PA is earning big bucks from his chosen field? Could it be love?
PA has a "happy" marriage in the eyes of the public, while TP is involved in a long-time relationship. Is PA just the flavor of the month, or is there really something deeper? Perhaps, TP is just really being compassionate and helpful?
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Gail Fisher's Dog Tracks: New parents usually too busy to give new dog the attention it needsGAIL FISHER March 16. 2013 2:24AM
Last week I responded to a reader's email: "Dear Gail: We are expecting a new baby (our first) in just a few short months. We also have wanted to adopt a dog (preferably a mid-sized dog a couple of years old), since our shepherd/husky mutt passed away from old age a while ago. Which should we introduce to the household first? Thanks for your thoughts on this!"
I wrote last week about the importance of selecting the right dog, which I'll write more about in the future (I've gotten some good emails from readers detailing their experiences).
The reader's second question asks whether to have the baby before getting a dog, or the dog before baby. Without knowing specifics about lifestyle and family, my advice is generic, so know that there are certainly other choices. For more specific guidance, expectant parents should consult with a behavior specialist or trainer who can help with the best decision for individual circumstances.
My feeling is that adopting a dog a "few short months" before the birth of a first child is not a good idea. Adopting a dog that is a few years old won't make a difference, as even a 2- or 4-year-old dog will require energy, training and attention, perhaps less than a puppy would need, but one never knows. Any new dog comes with the possibility - even the likelihood - that it will require and benefit from training, exercise and a great deal of focus and attention as the family and dog get to know each other.
It is unrealistic and possibly even unfair to both the baby and the dog to give either less than 100 percent of what he or she needs and will benefit from. Clearly new parents' focus is on their infant - and it should be! Acclimating a new dog into the family dynamic at any time requires time and attention - neither of which brand new parents have in abundance.
If the new dog doesn't get the attention and focus it needs, the owner might be left feeling guilty ("I know I should spend more time, but ..."). For the dog, possible outcomes include attention-seeking behavior (barking, jumping, pushy behavior) or the channeling of excess energy in undesirable behavior (chewing, stealing, digging, destructive behavior).
It's also important for all dog owners with children to recognize the critical importance of supervision - not just most of the time, but all the time.
If you're "watching" your child and dog while you're texting friends, or cooking dinner, or surfing the Internet, you're not really watching. Especially critical with toddlers and young children, the dog and child must never, ever be unsupervised. Supervision means interceding on behalf of the dog, for the safety of the child. The moment you begin to suspect that the dog is not 100 percent comfortable around the child, remove one or the other immediately. Give the dog a "safe" place, such as a room or crate with a stuffed Kong or other safe chew toy.
Start setting age-appropriate rules from the very beginning with realistic expectations and clear perspective. Toddlers are unsteady on their feet, and most dogs are anxious around such out-of-control movement. Preventing the child from falling on the dog is critical. Even well-mannered, good dogs have been known to snap at toddlers who inadvertently cause pain or surprise them.
Supervision and care must continue until the child is old enough to be responsible to follow rules such as: "Leave the dog alone"; "Don't bother the dog"; Careful, don't rush around in front of the dog"; or "When Rover is sleeping, don't both him."
So my best advice for the reader is to hold off getting a dog. For the child's first few years, you're going to be busy enough (read "very") focusing on your infant, then toddler, then 3- and 4-year-old. After that might be the best time to think about adding a dog to the family.
Believe me, as a dog-lover, I know how much you want to get one ... NOW! But truly, unless my assessment of your family is off, I think putting it off is best for everyone.
Gail Fisher, author of "The Thinking Dog," runs All Dogs Gym & Inn in Manchester. If you would like a topic addressed in this column, email email@example.com or write c/o All Dogs Gym & Inn, 505 Sheffield Road, Manchester, NH 03103. You'll find past columns on her website.


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To replace contests recently lost due to weather and unplayable field conditions, the South Dakota State University baseball team has added a game to its schedule.
The Jackrabbits, 21-14 overall, are scheduled to play the University of Winnipeg at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Erv Huether Field. Winnipeg, which is moving toward full membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), has a 6-9 overall record heading into a Tuesday matchup at North Dakota State.
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I had a few readers ask me about storage and how I store my makeup and other junk, as well as a few who wanted to know what's in my makeup arsenal...so I combined a bit of the two...I was too lazy to take a pic of every single thing because it's just a massive amount of junk I have accumulated over a period of time, so there are a few things missing (i.e. makeup brushes, moisturizers, paint pots, etc.) I have since added quite a few necessary brushes to my collection since my last post on brushes, so I'll do another post soon on the brushes I have as well as its uses.
I know some of you are wondering whether I actually use all of this stuff, and I actually do, of course not all at once, but I do switch off every now and then, sometimes I just wanna use MAC eyeshadows, MAC eyeshadows with mineral eyeshadows, or just mineral eyeshadows, I pretty much rotate among all my blushes so I use those frequently and the same goes for lipsticks and lipglosses. Of course there's what I call "The Forgotten" which is just some random things I DID use and just forgot about it, and think i'll use again. Of course I throw some stuff out that I know I will never use again or have surpassed its shelf life. I mostly use my paint pots, eyeshadows, and mineral cosmetics.
Most of the items are also things that were either given to me by friends as gifts, or products that were sent to me to test out and write a review. Some items are brand new and are either going to be on my online store (which WILL be the same URL as this site, it's my blog and the store is a link within my blog), or items I am holding for a future contest. The BF says he is "always surrounded by makeup" lol because everywhere you turn at our place- is makeup! And pretty much anything I can fit things in serves as my makeup storage, haha.
As you can see, I like everything organized, so everything is labeled accordingly (you can find a labeler pretty much anywhere, officedepot, office max, staples, target, k-mart and more), this helps me find things easier and keep everything together...the plastic sterilite drawers I got from Wal-Mart, I find they have a better selection than any other place. **Pics taken with Canon SD750**
My messy makeup station which was on my to-do list to clean!
It has grown since last year (pic of collection last year):
First Set of Drawers:
First Drawer (Baggie Samples):
Second Drawer (NYX Makeup such as single and trio eyeshadows, chrome eyeshadows, ulta pearl mania loose powders...):
Third Drawer (MAC single eyeshadows, boxed e/s and StudioFinish Concealers, Milani single e/s):
Fourth Drawer (some potted blushes, various brands):
Fifth Drawer (not pictured, but features single Flirt! eyeshadow compacts)
Second Set of Drawers (Mineral Sample Jars, False Eyelashes, Lipsticks and Lipglosses):
First Drawer (Mineral Sample Jars):
Second Drawer (Falsies, which I rarely use):
Third Drawer (MAC and NYX Round Lipsticks, Laquers, Chromeglasses, Lipglasses, and more!):
And there's more lipsticks underneath! What can I say, I love lipsticks!
MAC Mattene in "Immodest" and Slimshines (yes I've been good to keep it at 3!):
Third Set of Drawers (Hair Clips, Palettes, and other Miscellaneous junk!):
First Drawer (Hair Accessories...can you tell I love flowers??!):
Second Drawer (Various brands and types of palettes, NYX, eyeshadow and lip palettes):
Third Drawer (The forgotten):
Mineral Foundations (I don't know why I have so many either...):
My MAC Pigments...my pride and joy, lol.
MAC Palettes and other brands of palettes like Ben Nye, Nixie (ULTA eyeshadows in these palettes), Urban Decay, etc.:
Haven't finished labeling some of them since I keep moving them around...
Pile of other junk, Milani Wet/Dry eyeshadows, MAC Mineralized Eyeshadows, Mineral Blushes, and other stuff...
Some of my nailpolishes, I will do another post on them soon, but from memory, the ones on the left are China Glaze "Purple Panic", Color Club "Pink Flame", China Glaze "OMG" (gorgeous holographic nailpolish as you can see!), China Glaze "Turned up Turquiose", and Essie "Boat House" (and I forgot the others):
And of course...my bodyguard for all my makeup, LOL, Boo from Monsters Inc!
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Storage & Collection (Picture Heavy!)
I had a few readers ask me about storage and how I store my makeup and other junk, as well as a few who wanted to know what's in my makeup arsenal...so I combined a bit of the two...I was too lazy to take a pic of every single thing because it's just a massive amount of junk I have accumulated over a period of time, so there are a few things missing (i.e. makeup brushes, moisturizers, paint pots, etc.) I have since added quite a few necessary brushes to my collection since my last post on brushes, so I'll do another post soon on the brushes I have as well as its uses.
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- Stephanie T said...
Oh my gosh, I'm in awe right now! lol
- June 19, 2008 at 11:21 PM
- Diane said...
love your updated collection. I really like your vanity
- June 19, 2008 at 11:42 PM
- Aradani said...
your lippie collection is huge!! but i love lippies too so i know how you feel. what a great collection and organization skills.
- June 20, 2008 at 12:01 AM
- Diane said...
May I ask where your vanity is from?
- June 20, 2008 at 12:23 AM
- nywele said...
your collection is amazing!I love the way you organized it...and gotta love the bodyguard :)
- June 20, 2008 at 12:25 AM
- Askmewhats said...
you kept on saying you need to organize them but it's already neat!!! I love your collection! I love how you organize your stuffs!!!! I just want to sit there and play with your make-up..you won't even know I'm there!!!! pretty please? LOL
- June 20, 2008 at 1:02 AM
- Livia said...
wow, your collection is huuge!!! so jealous haha :D
- June 20, 2008 at 1:13 AM
- Maria said...
omg.. i'm droolingg.... very very nice collection you have there..! very organised and.. it's a LOT!!
- June 20, 2008 at 2:24 AM
- Anonymous said...
Your collection has got to be one of the LARGEST ones I've ever seen! And that's not necessarily a bad thing! Actually, I bet your storage/drawers are the epitome of makeup artist supplies! I love it! All of your eye makeup (including the pigments and pallets) are impressive!
- June 20, 2008 at 3:40 AM
- missxxmai said...
makeup heaven! =) LOL, love love love it.
- June 20, 2008 at 5:16 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
wow girl, way to stay organized! i love all the different palettes you have, tres cute! i need to get me some more of those sterilite drawers b/c my stuff is overflowing!
- June 20, 2008 at 6:34 AM
- Yellow Fever said...
LOLOLOL about the everyday minerals bowls! you know, my boyfriend stole mine to eat ice cream out of-he says it's portion controlled LOL!!
- June 20, 2008 at 7:17 AM
- sucka4MAC said...
i L0VE your vanity ;) great collection! i love seeing everyone's collections. you have a lil bit of everything. ;)
- June 20, 2008 at 7:26 AM
- Katrina said...
Lovely stash! In the drawer with the palettes, there is a LA colors one on the bottom right (with the blue sparkly e/s) how is the quality on that?
- June 20, 2008 at 7:41 AM
- Fabu-less Beauty said...
I envy you! I love your collection and boo is way too cute.
- June 20, 2008 at 8:19 AM
- Toma said...
I've got to show these pics to my boyfriend! Maybe he'll realize I really DON'T have a lot of makeup!
- June 20, 2008 at 10:34 AM
- Anonymous said...
I'm totally in awe of your collection. You were not kidding when you said it has grown!
- June 20, 2008 at 10:43 AM
- Tracy said...
WOW! that's all i can say. haha.
have a great weekend!
- June 20, 2008 at 1:21 PM
- Mrs. Lynne, MakeupFix.net said...
Aww... the forgotten, how cute :P Hah. Ok, when I visit LA, I'm staying in YOUR room :) Hubbo and tykes can play with Jon but me and you have some girl time to catch up on :D Miss you sis!
- June 20, 2008 at 2:41 PM
- courtney said...
youre amazing :) but could you please email me the four colors in your smokey eyes quad? im trying to make mine and need help. so please help! :) thanks!
- June 20, 2008 at 5:13 PM
- Jessica said...
You have the best makeup collection ever!
- June 20, 2008 at 6:29 PM
- COCOVJAYJAY said...
- June 20, 2008 at 6:41 PM
- nai nai said...
my boyfriend thinks i have a lot of make up... but wait till he gets a load of this!
haha. unfortunately, my comparably puny makeup collection is not even close to being as organized as yours!
- June 20, 2008 at 9:51 PM
- babysaffron said...
Love your blog...
love the way you organized your stuff...
Specially love the lip products...
- June 20, 2008 at 10:37 PM
- Camilla said...
all i can say is... WOW!!!!!!
- June 21, 2008 at 1:59 AM
- Anonymous said...
Do you use Nyx pearl mania loose eyeshadows?
- June 21, 2008 at 4:15 AM
- L said...
that is just insane woman...
makes my collection look like lil' dog poo-poo pellets, lol.
- June 21, 2008 at 6:26 AM
- Best Movies said...
This blog is sweeeeeeeeeet. It could be making money right this moment.
May I suggest how you can make more money for it?
You guys should really try Adbrite. It works wonders. can jump up to 200$ daily if your really work and have good strategy.
- June 21, 2008 at 6:56 AM
- Alyssa said...
Thanks for visiting my blog! :) I feel flattered someone popular as you visiting my small beauty blog.
You have a huge collection. I'm drooling over the MAC products! :)
- June 21, 2008 at 10:13 AM
- Anonymous said...
You have an amazing collection! I love seeing how people organize their makeup.
- June 21, 2008 at 10:29 AM
- (g)ezebel said...
i love how you labelled the outside of the drawers. i gotta do that. i can never find anything.
- June 21, 2008 at 2:41 PM
- Anonymous said...
E.N.V.I.O.U.S!!! OMG! If my collizione was as huge as urs i think id be in heaven with all of that make up haha
- June 21, 2008 at 10:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
that is so cute how you pointed out stuff scattered on your vanity haha! i love love your collection! oh, how i wish my makeup stash will grow bigger like yours!
- June 22, 2008 at 6:43 PM
- KAY said...
omgoshhhhhhhhh...big collection of makeup...
I like how your pretty organize as well!
- June 22, 2008 at 8:50 PM
- Katrina said...
Hey Nessa!
I may sound stupid and silly asking this. But I was just wondering, what do you mean when you 'contour' on your tutorials?
- June 23, 2008 at 2:13 AM
- Fashion's Darling said...
I've always loved your blog but just HAD to comment on this...it's amazing! Here I was complaining because I couldn't find someplace to put my lippie collection but you have put me to shame...
luv it
- June 24, 2008 at 10:39 PM
- Shen said...
boo is sooo cute and has a lot of gurading to do! :) lol! great collection nessa! :)
- June 25, 2008 at 8:38 AM
- Sharonda. said...
Love Boo from Monsters Inc!I have the her when they play like 5 sayings from her.Too cute.
- June 25, 2008 at 12:38 PM
- Aswathy said...
The collection is really amazing. Great to see it really well organized.
Great work.
- June 26, 2008 at 8:11 AM
- Emilee @ GMM said...
I love how you organize everything. I have a tendency to throw things around after I'm done with it, so it never ends up in the same place it was, lol.
- June 30, 2008 at 4:21 AM


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Umar, you mentioned you were given a bible. We're you also given the Torah to read and examine in the same way or any other of the many religious texts?Have you read DVZ3's 300 pages of mysteries finally answered? It's due to be published in a few forms for different marketing demographics.For true Christians it's called - The New Knew testament - King Lebron James (he's a French king)For plain ole Christians who don't reed the bible - Spreading the word of god like Margerine cus it taste good and it feels like the reel Buddha.For people who claim the Christian bible is the only truth - Heres other stuff to read 'For Dummies' In other words, have you started to read other religious books yet and compare?
Quote from: DVZ3 on July 09, 2013, 10:15:38 PMI'm curious where you will go with this discussion because I have my cousins reply's as well as mine to many others.Let's see how well god, jesus, the bible can communicate to people - Not just gays who were born sinners. Your cousin sounds as if he is lost in a rolling sea of platitudes. Deep down beneath the scratched surface there is a void he thinks he can fill by walking the walk and talking the talk. He probably doesn't believe a word of it. Megan is near the mark, especially her literal reference as sin meaning a missing of the mark. Though she would have your cousin accept homosexuality, when he doesn't, and shouldn't have to just because it is the thing to do. My beliefs based upon the Bible are very similar to the JWs, in that they are apolitical. We see the congregation as no part of the world, thus not influencing it in any way through legislation or political affiliation. Let them decide for themselves if gay marriage is acceptable, and let the congregation decide for themselves. Without interference from either side to the other. Your response is less tolerant and informed as Megan's, it seems to me. Science is the imperfect interpretation of the world around us just as theology is the imperfect interpretation of creation by the creator.
I'm curious where you will go with this discussion because I have my cousins reply's as well as mine to many others.Let's see how well god, jesus, the bible can communicate to people - Not just gays who were born sinners.
Actually, people need to belive that they were born in sin. Yes, I believe that being gay is wrong, it's a sin, because it's not part of God's character. If you steal it makes you a thief = sin. If you lie makes you a liar = sin. Porn, lust, murder, homosexuality, pride, covetousness, greed, envy, drunkeness are all sin. There is no mental gymnastics here. They are all wrong and we are all born into them. We are all born sinners. We have all done one if not more of these things. Not just gays/lesbians, everyone is born a sinner, everyone's life is sinful because everyone has sinned and missed this mark. It's simple. There's no gymnastics here at all, no circular reasoning, no bigotry, no prejudice. Sin, is against every single person. And it is a supernatural connotation, first and foremost. Yes, it's true that society runs better when these things dont happen, like murder, or stealing, or adultery. It's true that we've discovered more things that we dont do because it prevents growth, but it still doesnt change what sin is, which is not just 'bad things that society shouldnt do.'I dont have to accept your way of thinking and you dont have to accept mine. I won't ever think that being gay is right, or any other sin. You may think that there's nothing wrong with being gay, you may always think that. It's the way things are and always will be. But the issue is, even though we hold completely opposite beliefs, we don't have to hate each other, which is what people come to. As soon as i or you dont accept or tolerate what you or I believe in, one party or both end up hating each other. That's my issue. That's my concern, which is peace. I hope this new law brings peace to some degree, which it prolly wont. Just because we dont accept or tolerate what the other believes, doesnt mean we cannot be friends, family, hang out, etc. It doesnt mean we cant love each other. It means we live different lifestyles. Just because I dont accept gay marriage, being drunk, sex before marriage, one may think me as a bigot/oppressive/whatever because I dont accept those things, you are doing the same thing by not tolerating my unacceptance of your lifestyle.We are both unaccepting toward the opposite's unacceptanceBut like I said, we don't have to hate one another. We dont have to become filled wi th rage or hurtful towards one another. We can all be able to love one in peace and be friends. We can go to dinner, have fun celebrate festivals. But what i hate, is the hatred between people like the gay haters or the westboro baptists .Thats why i dont argue with people, because there's no peace. I try in all things, to have and make peace above all else. But the truth is, sometimes peace will not be made.
Good deal, I was hoping you would answer as I will give his reponse to mine posted on not only science - but history, knowledge, and most importantly reason. Also, I think my response "is the most tolerant" to history and our reality to which a creator is the big QUESTION that has not and cannot be proven. History however can be analysed and looked for historical accuracy.History hasn't very good with religous goals, beliefs, nonsense, and a proven track record of being 'flat out' wrong <insert flat earth here and bannishing Galileo>
... A Bible was given to me which I had never read. As an atheist I decided to read it in order to debunk...
Quote from: Umar on July 08, 2013, 11:22:37 PM... A Bible was given to me which I had never read. As an atheist I decided to read it in order to debunk...This guy is ... all of a sudden... able to start debunking all 'crosses' of knowledge and books to be 'bared'... After being given a bible.I'm starting to think Nam is dead on with this 'character'... This character is a liar!Why are you starting with false motives Umar!?
Why will I burn in hell as an atheist?
Why will my loving,caring wife burn in hell because she came from parent who never taugh/shown her any 'group' known as religion?
Why when I watch the history channel on the dark ages is religion on the wrong side of history?
Why does religion always come in politics when there's supposed to be separation of church and state?
Why was slavery only abolished about a century ago when the bible clearly advocates it?
Isn't it obvious? Because religion is a tool for politics to fuck your blind ignorant ass. That is your fucking problem not mine. I got better sense than that.
I always say what I mean. But sometimes I'm a sarcastic prick whose tone can't be properly communicated via text.
Why do far right republicans look so crazy but yet have the 'silver tongue' of god and do not get voted for anymore?
Actually that's something that becomes every individual's problem, no matter how much sense that individual has. Stupid laws (etc.) affect us all.Religion is a tool of politics. Theism is a tool of religion. And you are a tool of theism. You're a part of the system, too.
Didn't you already read my post before you started answering all the questions? Thanks for playing...Another good read!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War
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Cuts imperil health services, especially for the poor
Health and social service agencies, already faced with rising demand for services, now will be forced to cope with a 5 percent reduction in state funding for many programs.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday $170 million in spending reductions this fiscal year to help close a $365 million budget gap.
Because the announcement came halfway through the fiscal year, agencies must make adjustments quickly to keep their own budgets balanced.
"We are in line to take a hit of $482,000," Mike O'Farrell, spokesman for Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, said Thursday. That amount, he said, is about 5 percent of the total state funding the hospital receives as reimbursement for uncovered services provided to low-income Medicaid patients and to HUSKY B patients, he said.
The governor has the statutory authority to rescind the current budget by up to 5 percent, but will need legislative approval for deeper cuts. The initial cuts will reduce the expected shortfall to about $162 million. The legislature is expected to meet for a special session in December to consider a plan for further reductions.
Like other recipients of state funds, L&M is awaiting details on how the reductions will be distributed to determine the exact impact, O'Farrell said.
The William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich also is beginning to assess the impact of the cuts, spokesman Shawn Mawhiney said.
Among the programs and services affected are agencies that provide home-care services. These include programs funded by the state Department of Social Services for home care for the elderly, disabled and chronically mentally ill.
Mary Lenzini, executive director of the Waterford-based Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut, said home nursing care keeps people out of nursing homes and other institutions. Cuts to these programs could mean fewer people receiving services, potentially forcing them into Medicaid-funded nursing homes, which in the end costs the state more.
"I don't see how that's saving money," Lenzini said. "The small amount of care we give helps keep them at home. It's very cost effective."
About 25 percent of the 3,000 clients using VNA annually receive some free or subsidized care, she said.
Hospice, personal care and home-care agencies also are slated for cuts, said Deborah Hoyt, president and chief executive officer of the Connecticut Association for Home Care & Hospice.
"We're not sure what the real numbers are yet, but this is pretty significant," said Hoyt, whose organization represents about 100 nonprofit and for-profit agencies. "Some home-care agencies will not be able to survive. This is a real threat, because there are more and more people in the community who need our help."
Together, the 100 agencies care for about 14,000 state residents per day and provide five million home-care visits annually.
"We're keeping 14,000 people per day out of the hospital," Hoyt said. "We are a cost-effective solution."
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It's good to be back and digging into the real issues – fantasy hoops issues – and after last night's draft extravaganza there is a ton to talk about. We're going to go 1-15 in this edition, and in a few hours I'll post 16-30, some notables and finally yesterday's trades in a jam-packed kickoff to the 2013-14 fantasy season.
* Note: For clarification purposes when I use the term 'Shallow' leagues I'm generally referring to 8-10 teams and the rest are as follows: Standard (12), Deep (14-20), Super-Deep (20-25) and Massive (25-30 teams). It's not an exact science as you have to figure how many roster spots you have, etc.
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1. Anthony Bennett, UNLV – PF – Cavs
I don't think the draft could have started any better in terms of pure entertainment value, as I did not see Bennett going No. 1 anywhere and his draft stock was falling on reports of added pounds and mild shoulder concerns. There are also the concerns about his defense, which are very real, and he's not a great rebounder for his position.
Offensively he's a bit of a ball-hog, so don't expect many (if any) assists and at just 6'7" (239 lbs) he is a classic SF/PF tweener which could cause problems if he doesn't clean his act up defensively. Otherwise, he's a superb scorer that can make shots all over the court, though he sounds like Josh Smith in that one day we may all be yelling at him not to shoot the three.
On the plus side Bennett is very athletic and if he can make strides in the areas of decision-making, conditioning and defense he has the chance to conjure images of Larry Johnson. Ideally he would debut in the NBA as a power forward, so he doesn't have to defend athletic small forwards he can't check, so the decision by the Cavs to pair him next to Tristan Thompson (another PF) is curious. The Cavs don't have that many starting-level players, however, so both guys should eclipse 30 mpg barring something unforeseen.
From a fantasy perspective, Bennett leaves a lot to be desired all over the place. His shooting numbers, defense and ultimately everything but his scoring all project to be substandard for his position no matter how many minutes he gets. He looks like a decent bet for low-end value in standard 8-cat leagues, but throw in some turnovers and some high-volume, below average shooting and he could be a bit of a downer in Year 1.
Recommendation: He should be owned in all leagues for the chance he can iron out the wrinkles and show why he was taken with the No. 1 pick, and with a decent chance at low-end value he provides some degree of fantasy 'floor' to the equation. He'll probably be overdrafted in many leagues, and I wouldn't spend more than a mid-late round pick on him in standard formats.
2. Victor Oladipo, Indiana – SG – Magic
Full disclosure – I love players like Oladipo. He has a relentless motor and the ability to defend all three perimeter positions at the NBA level and do it exceedingly well. The fact that he's bringing an improving offensive game to the big show is just icing on the cake, though without that he doesn't go nearly this high. With an improving 3-point shot that he hit sparingly at a 44 percent clip last season, the only thing he doesn't do is put the ball on the ground or make plays at a high rate. But with the improvement he continues to show along with his stellar work ethic, it's just a matter of time before he becomes serviceable in that regard.
Supremely athletic, Oladipo can sometimes let all that turbo get out of control and turnovers can be an issue, but he balances that by being an unselfish player looking to get touches on cuts and offensive rebounds. Because he rarely takes bad shots, he shot a ridiculous 60 percent from the field in 36 games last season.
He's going to get you up to 2.0 steals per game, a half a block, probably just under a three and he'll be a plus rebounder for your squad – without hurting you anywhere else at the shooting guard position. He reminds me of Nicolas Batum from 2011-12 but with a bit less 3-point shooting and a little bit more everywhere else. Batum was a top 40-50 per-game value that year, and with very little depth to challenge him in Orlando and every reason for them to play the rookie, Oladipo is staring down the barrel of 30+ mpg even if Arron Afflalo is around. I don't know how wise it is expecting top 40-50 value from him in his rookie year, but I like his chances at top-75 value in a reasonable upside scenario.
Recommendation: As the Magic's roster is constructed right now, I'm not letting Oladipo slip out of the top-100 picks.
3. Otto Porter, Georgetown – SF – Wizards
There are some that didn't like Porter as the No. 3 pick in the draft due to a perceived lack of upside, similarly to the way James Harden and Bradley Beal weren't exactly making headlines in past years. Porter is a polished product at just 20 years of age, with the ability to shoot the three and work in the post, not to mention run sets and direct the offense.
Not the most athletic player in the draft, his lack of footspeed has some concerned that he won't be able to defend super-athletic 3s in the NBA, but make no mistake he is an above-average defensive player. He also rebounds well (7.5 rpg) for his position and racked up 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks per game last season for Georgetown. His pull-up game needs work and in Georgetown's system he didn't run much pick-and-roll, a staple of the NBA game, but there's little doubt about his ability to pick it up with his high basketball IQ.
Outside of Victor Oladipo, he was the safest pick among the first five players drafted, and he steps into a Washington situation custom-made for him despite the presence of Trevor Ariza and potentially Martell Webster. He has the defensive ability to justify his place on the floor, and his 3-point shooting is the guarantor for his playing time. The Wizards' trio of John Wall, Beal and Porter should be fun to watch. 25 mpg early in the year and then 35 mpg as the season goes on are relative locks.
With the potential for versatile fantasy numbers, albeit with the understanding that he'll be third or fourth in line for touches, Potter could easily best Beal's late-round per-game values from last year with a comparative advantage in rebounding and defensive stats.
Recommendation: He should be owned in all leagues and you'll probably need an early-late round pick to get it done, with mid-round upside as the best-case scenario owners should be targeting.
4. Cody Zeller, Indiana – C – Bobcats
Zeller turned a few heads getting selected at No. 4 by the Bobcats, especially with Nerlens Noel and Alex Len still on the board, but solid combine numbers and a relatively safe value proposition drove the sophomore up the board.
The knocks on him include the lack of a jumper and some concern that his physical skills won't fully translate in the NBA, setting aside the best standing vertical leap (35.5") for a player 6'9" or taller in the last 10 years. He doesn't have a problem getting out in transition and he's a fundamentally sound player, but his lack of toughness and strength makes his defense suffer and it's unclear how much it will affect his rebounding and inside play.
That said, he has solid shooting mechanics to build off of and better spacing in the NBA could easily make him a proficient inside-out player. In fantasy leagues he's not going to wow you with his blocks or steals, but he should be good for some decent scoring and rebounding numbers – and he won't hurt you anywhere percentage-wise. Playing for one of the thinnest teams in the league up-front, he should be a lock for an increasing 25-35 mpg and provide sustainable low-end value with very mild upside.
Recommendation: Should be owned in all but the shallowest of leagues and all Dynasty formats, with owners targeting him in the middle of the late rounds pending his preseason updates.
5. Alex Len, Maryland – C – Suns
Len was one of the many players the Cavs said they were interested in at No. 1, so it was a relative disappointment for him to drop all the way to No. 5. On the other hand, the Suns have to be fairly happy that he fell this far to him, as it gives them the immediate ability to put Marcin Gortat on the trade block. It's hard to say what exactly happened with Gortat last year, but neither side was happy with the other and eventually Len will have the center position all to himself.
Standing 7'1/255 with good athleticism, the only real complaints for Len are a lack of intensity at times on defense and a general lack of experience that exposes small flaws that one might expect to see in a 20-year old. He is otherwise capable of scoring from inside and also with a short-range jumper, and he has plenty of skill that will limit his downside as a center prospect.
Strength, quickness and footwork are all issues he needs to address, but beyond Gortat there is nobody remotely close to stealing his playing time. It's conceivable that he starts with 25 mpg right away, and a full load could be right around the corner if the Suns can find a taker for Gortat. Len's college numbers aren't going to jump off the page at you, and they were somewhat deflated because of poor play by teammates. He is a reasonable bet to put up low-end numbers after the first-third or first-half of the year, with a nice dash of upside in the event Gortat leaves.
Recommendation: Worth a strong look in the late rounds of standard drafts while Gortat's future is unknown, and he should be owned in all Dynasty leagues as the team's center of the future.
6. Nerlens Noel, Kentucky – PF/C – Sixers (from Pelicans)
The drop of Nerlens Noel was one of the larger subplots of Thursday's draft, and one that will likely be debated for some time amongst fans of any of the teams picking in the top-6 slots, as well as the Sixers who ended up trading for him. Andrew Bynum is all but kicked out of Philly after he rubbed the organization wrong with his antics, and that means when Noel gets back on the floor in November or December he'll have all the room he needs to grow. And growing is what he needs to do, as anything other than defense and dunking is a major problem area he needs to develop.
That said, he runs like a guard in a 6'10/206 body and posted 2.1 steals and 4.4 blocks per game for Kentucky last year – which are simply insane numbers and any relative duplication of them will float at least late-round value. The problems for Noel in fantasy leagues will be pedestrian field goal percentage for a big man, awful 50 percent free throw shooting and a lack of scoring. Add it all up, though, and there's enough upside to justify a roster slot despite his shortcomings.
Recommendation: Should be owned in all but the shallowest of leagues and owned in all Dynasty leagues, and targeted in the later rounds with an eye on his timetable for return.
7. Ben McLemore, Kansas – SG – Kings
It's been quite a first-half of the calendar year for Kings fans, who endured an attempt by Seattle to steal their team and that finished up years of torture under the Maloof family. Instead of the ultimate loss they got the ultimate gain with a visionary front office motivated to contend, and all of a sudden Sacramento isn't such a bad place to play anymore. Things got better on Thursday night when their target, a guy they were thinking about trading up for, fell to them at No. 7 at no additional cost.
McLemore, thought by many to be the best two-way player in the draft, could end up being the steal of the draft along with Trey Burke to the Jazz at No. 9. The freshman hears smaller complaints from scouts about his game, including less pick-and-roll production than NBA folks would like, a sporadic lack of intensity, and some were thrown off by some off-the-court issues, too. Some are whispering that he could use better representation.
Kings owner Vivek Ranadive loves him, however, as he embraces the egos of those that can back it up – and McLemore certainly looks like he can. Fantasy-wise, his defensive and rebounding numbers aren't going to wow you, but everything else is right where owners want it. He'll be stuck in a log-jam until the Kings figure out what to do with Marcus Thornton and more importantly, Tyreke Evans, who look less and less like they're in the team's future with each passing day – though it's still too early to make a call on that.
In any event, McLemore will be on the floor for the Kings early in the year, with 20-25 minutes a solid bet early on and by the end of the year that will probably look like 28-32 mpg. That's good enough for late round value with mid-round upside, though you may have to plan for some lean months early on in standard leagues.
Recommendation: Should be owned in all but the shallowest of leagues, and targeted in the early-late rounds while the log-jam is still in play.
8. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Georgia – SG – Pistons
Detroit fans will constantly compare KCP to Trey Burke, who was selected one pick later by the Jazz and would have given the Pistons their point guard of the future. Instead, they're going to roll with Brandon Knight and maybe even Jose Calderon, and given Knight's slow pickup of the position I don't know that I've gone the same way.
KCP has a solid shooting stroke and good size at 6'5/204, with the athleticism to project as at least an average defender in the NBA. The big area of concern for him is his ability to put the ball on the ground and finish, and he still needs seasoning on both ends of the floor. Not having elite athleticism, he can be covered effectively by larger players and how his game translates to the NBA level is a mild question mark.
Calderon and Rodney Stuckey are nowhere near locks to be with the team this year, but even if they are the Pistons lack depth in the backcourt and KCP is just versatile enough to be a relative lock for 20-30 mpg and the chance at much more if the aforementioned guys leave Detroit. With no real weaknesses in fantasy categories and above average rebounding for a guard, his fantasy 'floor' is relatively strong assuming one of either Calderon or Stuckey moves on, and Caldwell-Pope gets a nice boost from being a top-3 option in the offense from the moment he enters the gym.
Recommendation: Should be owned in all leagues barring a dreadful preseason combined with Detroit retaining or adding starter-quality shooting guards. He could range from a late-middle round target to a late-round target depending on who stays and who goes.
9. Trey Burke, Michigan – PG – Jazz (from Wolves)
Deep in the heart of this draft's sweet spot, Burke saw his draft position drop due to concerns about his size at 6'1/187, his sometimes sub-standard effort on defense and his finishing ability, but it was hard to find anybody in draft land that thought he couldn't overcome those issues. On the defensive end, the complaints were somewhat benign, as he got stuck to screens and sometimes let his guard down, but with the load he was carrying on offense those issues are forgivable to an extent.
Every other aspect of his game is primed to give him All-Star potential, and unless the Jazz decide they want to bring back Mo Williams or add another veteran point guard from a thin free agent group, Burke is going to have free reign to run wild in his first year on the job. Outside of advantages in scoring and free throw shooting, Damian Lillard's numbers from his last year in Weber St. look a lot like Burke's, and when one considers the differences in his teammates and schedule there's no reason why Burke can't have a Lillard-like campaign.
That, of course, was a Rookie of the Year campaign and he is my leader in the clubhouse for that award this year – if Ty Corbin gives him the ball and gets (free agent Al Jefferson) out of the way. Lillard's top 40-50 value on a per-game basis last season is within Burke's reach, but (decreasing) concerns about the Jazz retaining Jefferson and Corbin's inability to maximize his team's potential might have me rating the Michigan point guard in the 50-70 range just to be safe.
Recommendation: Burke is a must-own player unless the Jazz add a point guard, and at this early juncture owners can start looking at him toward the end of the early rounds, but preferably in the early-middle rounds.
10. C.J. McCollum, Lehigh – PG/SG – Blazers
McCollum's name was kicked around as high as No. 7 with the Kings, and the Blazers had to be thrilled when they saw him available at No. 10. A combo guard that can truly play both positions, he brings a polish to both sides of the floor that makes him one of the safer selections in this year's draft. He can shoot, pass, and defend, with the only real knock against him being a lack of elite explosion to defend larger/quicker players – which he will be asked to do playing as the likely swing guard behind Damian Lillard and Wesley Matthews.
Being a backup shouldn't keep him off the floor, however, as the Blazers are paper thin and will likely use plenty of small lineups to ensure that all of the aforementioned players in addition to Nicolas Batum get maximum exposure. With no real weaknesses to his fantasy game, a 20-minute role in a dynamic, up-tempo offense could threaten for late-round value and the more likely scenario has him seeing upwards of 30 mpg as the year goes on. Also boasting great intangibles, McCollum should continue to improve and all of that adds up to a solid fantasy 'floor' and a nice bit of upside given the dearth of talent in Portland.
Recommendation: Worth owning in most, if not all leagues unless reports surprisingly turn south in the preseason. The middle of the late rounds is probably a good start.
11. Michael Carter-Williams, Syracuse – PG – Sixers
Carter-Williams reminds me of a better version of Suns backup PG Kendall Marshall, who possessed superior passing skills but because of the lack of an outside attack he cannot keep defenses honest. Luckily MCW appears to have better ability to get his own shot, though his shot selection and shot-making ability are right on par with his outside touch.
His shooting form isn't broken like new teammate Evan Turner's was upon entering the league, and his ability to take the reins and lead the suddenly PG-devoid Sixers will hinge on whether or not he can make big strides in that area (in particular playing with guys like Turner, Thaddeus Young and Nerlens Noel who don't spread the floor).
On the other side of the floor he is a willing and able defender with well-above average steals potential after nabbing 2.8 of them per game last year for the Orangemen. With nobody to press him for minutes on the roster other than Turner, the Sixers will need to add a veteran in free agency or simply give MCW the keys and let him go. He'll give owners solid assists, steals and blocks, but his shooting and scoring troubles are very likely to depress his value.
Recommendation: Worth a late-round selection in standard formats if the Sixers don't add anybody to compete with him
12. Steven Adams, Pittsburgh – C – Thunder
Adams is a classic center project boasting great size (6'11/255) and athleticism for a big man, with checkmarks up and down the list of things he needs to improve (44 percent foul shooting, anyone?). Things like catching the ball and simple footwork are big issues for him on offense, and despite his size he still loses position on the defensive glass and in the offensive post.
Defensively, however, he's a blocking machine averaging 3.7 swats per 40 minutes and he's much better on the offensive glass due to his size/speed combo. He can run the floor and defensively he can switch and show on the pick-and-roll. A late bloomer, Adams saw just 23 minutes per game last year as a freshman, a reflection of how raw he is. There are questions about his intensity and basketball IQ is a problem. While Kendrick Perkins is a liability on both sides of the floor for the Thunder, the team has attached themselves to that anchor and is somewhere near the center of the earth.
Adams is a good add for them to give them some added presence down low, but expecting him to produce anything but a handful of blocks and boards in limited minutes this year is probably asking for too much, especially since he still has to beat out Hasheem Thabeet for backup duties.
Recommendation: Worth a look in super-deep Dynasty formats
13. Kelly Olynyk, Gonzaga – C – Celtics (from Mavs)
Olynyk took nice steps forward in his time at Gonzaga, improving his physique at 7'0/239 while incrementally improving his post-up game along the way. Skilled for a big man, he does his best work as the roll man and finisher on the interior. When asked to shoot from mid-range, he has shown surprising ability to hit though nobody will accuse him of being a threat outside. The most disappointing part of his game is his rebounding and shot-blocking as a big man, which obviously hurts his fantasy stock, but his 78 percent free throw shooting on 5.4 attempts per game and 63 percent mark from the field will help ease the sting.
A serviceable post game, good handles and knack for moving to open space are all reasons he can be serviceable on offense at the NBA level, but against smarter defenders he might have trouble without a go-to post move. His defensive shortcomings will ultimately be the issue that determines his minutes, but the fact that he will be the Celtics' only true center means that he could have a longer leash. With the expected tank job coming out of Boston they'll have every incentive to play him as long as he's not a liability. He reminds me a lot of Tyler Zeller going into Cleveland's shallow frontcourt last season, and we all saw how that turned out.
Recommendation: Worth a look in deep redraft leagues and worth owning in deep Dynasty formats
14. Shabazz Muhammad, UCLA – SG/SF – Wolves (from Jazz)
Easily the most polarizing first round draft pick, the former No. 1 high school player disappointed at UCLA and never got on the same page with Ben Howland. Shot selection issues and in-between the ears stuff has been blasted onto everybody's radar, and there is some question about how his game will translate to the pros.
The good news is that he already has an NBA body and his athleticism gives him a fighting chance to prove all the doubters wrong. He improved his jumpshot, which is still inconsistent, and he also improved his defense throughout the year, which he will also need to improve if he's going to defend starting small forwards on a regular basis.
Flip Saunders and Co. admitted to have been surprised by the way the draft went down and said afterward that they didn't get what they were looking for, which was more outside shooting and size on the wing. Saunders also said that he views Muhammad as a backup, but if Andrei Kirilenko opts out of his player option on Saturday and the team cannot re-sign Chase Budinger they could be looking at Shabazz as a fall-back option.
The one thing he can do is score, and while it's doubtful they unleash him in full, even if there is a gaping hole to be filled, there is a reasonable chance he averages 20-30 mpg this season barring an implosion. Unfortunately his shooting numbers and peripherals don't profile all that well. Even in an up-tempo offense next to Ricky Rubio he might have a hard time overcoming that to hold any real value in most formats.
Recommendation: Worth a look in deep leagues if Andrei Kirilenko walks and worth a look in deep Dynasty leagues, regardless, for the chance he can learn a thing or two from Rick Adelman.
15. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Greece – F – Bucks
The most interesting 'name' in the draft may also be the most enigmatic player, too. Antetokounmpo, 18 years old, stands at 6'9/196 with hands the size of Kawhi Leonard's and he's still growing. Playing in Greece he commonly plays multiple positions, handling the ball and using the unique benefits his size and athleticism bring to the table, all the while simultaneously highlighting his inexperience.
He has shown the ability to make outside shots, but his form and consistency are definitely an issue and he's the prototypical definition of raw. Though he's athletic, he's not yet refined as his balance and leaping ability haven't yet taken form, as he needs to develop better lower body strength and otherwise fill out.
The interesting thing about this project is that he lands in Milwaukee where Mike Dunleavy could be on his way out and nobody knows what Luc Richard Mbah a Moute has left in the tank. The Bucks themselves are in a bit of turmoil deciding on the future of RFA Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis looks to be a goner. The Bucks have a good amount of cap room and it makes sense that they retain a veteran small forward or two so Antetokounmpo can develop, but don't tell that to the rookie, who has no interest in being stashed overseas.
Overall there's very little to bank on statistically, except that he will likely produce solid defensive stats if given the minutes. If I have to bet right now on his playing time this season, I'd have a hard time lifting him above 20 mpg in a best-case scenario.
Recommendation: Worth a look in deep Dynasty leagues as long as he is in contention for a rotation slot and the Bucks haven't added a bona fide starting small forward.


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I switched from a Dark Angel to an Emag for a couple of reasons. First off I have always been impressed with the innovativeness of AGD (6-pack, powefeed, retro valve, warp etc.). I've also been impressed by their quality and customer service. Now this being said, in the past I just didn't seem able to get paint out the barrel of a mag in one piece consistently. I've learned a lot since then. For instance I used to use a standard mag with a VL200. It's no wonder I was a blender during fast bursts! However when the Emag came out (and I learned more about rate of fire, feed rates and the benefits of a agitated hopper) I realized I could set in on electric or hybrid modes and not have to worry about my trigger pull. I bought an emag and have been very happy since. I do break paint every now and then, but not unduly so. Now with the lvl 10 I can shoot any mag without breaking. I happen to have a retro mag with warp as a back up, but now I'm wondering will it be as good as the emag? Sure the emag has e-mode, but I like it in hybrid.
Can a retro mag shoot as fast as an emag in hybrid?
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Whitehead has requested to lead the challenge, and members of the public are invited to join in on the fun.
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