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City and county leaders in the Pine Belt gathered in Hattiesburg Thursday to learn more about a Mississippi State Dept.
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QB Prescott, MSU embrace SEC expectations
Quarterback Dak Prescott's breakout sophomore season produced some impressive moments last fall, including 13 touchdown runs, 10 touchdown passes and a comeback win over a bitter in-state rival.
Report: Dee Arrington will miss 2014 season for MSU
When Mississippi State football players report for camp today, two Coast natives likely won't be on the 105-man roster.
MSU coaches as movie characters
With college football practices just around the corner, many head coaches use this time of year to gather with staff members and their families for a summer retreat.
Gulfport WR Richaud Floyd chooses Missouri
"I've known for about a month that I wanted to go to Missouri," Floyd said. "Because I want the chance to play in the best conference in the Country."
The Mississippi State Department of Health reminds all parents that state law requires certain vaccinations for all students entering school, Head Start or daycare this fall.
Barbershop Blood Pressure Checks May Save Lives
There is a very interesting project that was conducted between the CDC and the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Third West Nile virus case in Mississippi
The state health department only reports laboratory-confirmed cases to the public.
MSU students propose designs for Mississippi Maritime Museum in Pascagoula
When Mississippi Maritime Museum's board of directors began discussing renovation plans for an interim museum and design blueprints for a permanent one, they contacted the Magnolia State's only postsecondary architecture school.
Sampat Shivangi appointed to top health post in America
Shivangi last week assumed the office of chair of the Board of Mental Health which is the second largest state agency with a budget close to billion dollars with the staff of 8,500.
Renewable energy company could be coming to port's West Pier
Commissioners for the Mississippi State Port Authority have approved a letter of intent with a company Friday for a potential five to seven acre lease on the West Pier, according to a release from the Port of Gulfport.
MISSISSIPPI State Supreme Court Turns Down McDaniel's Request for a Rehearing
The Mississippi Supreme Court says they are not going to rehear State Senator Chris McDaniel's request for unredacted poll books.
Southern Miss holds Beach Bash in Long Beach today
With the Southern Miss football season opener a little over a month away, Golden Eagle fans can mingle with head coach Todd Monken and players today in Long Beach.
2015 Mississippi State Football Recruiting: Collins S Mark McLaurin commits
Sometimes in recruiting this old adage applies: When it rains, it pours. Things are coming a flood for Mississippi State and Dan Mullen right now, fresh off the heels of the annual Big Dawg Camp which was held last Friday night at Davis Wade.
Business brief: Pruitt promoted
From left, Yolanda Pruitt, Project Director; Christi Webb, Executive Director; Donna Barnes, Assistant Project Director; Debbie Underwood, Fiscal Agent; and Johnna Rogers, Special Projects Director of the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Gulfport's Jordus Smith picks Ole Miss, Jones headed to Florida State
Gulfport coach Eddie Pierce said Smith will likely be signed by Ole Miss and placed at a junior college next year because he doesn't have a qualifying ACT test score.
Mississippi State Links Round Up: July 23, 2014
The Clarion-Ledger ranks the Batman movies , as today is Batman Day. Personally I can't get behind any list that has Batman Begins at #2.
Former Mississippi candidate Chris McDaniel says the GOP needs to be - purged'
Last month, Mississippi State Senator Chris McDaniel lost a close runoff to four-decade long incumbent Senator Thad Cochran .
MSU alumni to host send-off party 7/18/2014
On March 21-22, 1968 a snowstorm blew into North Mississippi with accumulations up to umpteen inches according to those who survived to exaggerate the story.
MHSAA football championships will move to MSU, UM
Mississippi Association of Coaches executive director Johnny Mims, right, addresses the move of the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football Classic to Southern Mississippi's M.M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg in 2015 and 2017 from venues in Alabama, during a news conference at the Mississippi High School Activities Association offices in Clinton, ... (more)
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By Gene Kershner
Your chance to see the 2012 U.S. Horse of the Year on one of racing's premier turf course is within traveling distance of Buffalo this weekend. Wise Dan, winner of his last eight races back to last year's Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga, will be at Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack on Sunday racing in the Ricoh Woodbine Mile.
He will attempt to defend his 2012 Woodbine Mile title as the 2-5 favorite for owner Morton Fink. Woodbine is full of stakes races this weekend, with the $300,000 Northern Dancer to be on the Woodbine Mile undercard to be run at a mile and a half. On Saturday, two Breeders' Cup Win and You're In races are scheduled - the $200,000 Natalma Stakes for fillies and the $200,000 Summer Stakes, both to be contested at one mile on the grass.
The stakes record time for the Woodbine Mile is 1:32.04, set by Ventura in 2009 when she became the first and only filly or mare to win the race. Quiet Resolve ($91.10 in 1999) is the longest-priced winner while Wise Dan is the shortest-priced winner ($3.10 in 2012). Leroidesanimaux established the largest margin of victory, seven and three-quarter lengths, in 2005. He is the sire of 2011 Kentucky Derby winner, Animal Kingdom.
Only four favorites have won the Mile in its first 16 editions - Soaring Free in 2004, Leroidesanimaux in 2005, Shakespeare in 2007 and Wise Dan last year.
Four horses which raced in the Woodbine Mile have won the Breeders' Cup Mile. However, Wise Dan is the only one to win both Grade 1 races in the same year. The others are 2007 Woodbine runner-up Kip Deville and 1999 fifth place finisher Silic, who both went on to win the Breeders' Cup Mile the same year. 2010 Woodbine Mile winner Court Vision captured the 2011 Breeders' Cup Mile.
Here are this week's racing notes as we wait patiently for Super Saturday at Belmont Park in two weeks…
- Fort Erie Racetrack has scheduled a press conference for 9 a.m. this morning to discuss the status of the 2013 race season at Fort Erie and the outlook for 2014.
- Sad news being reported out of Belmont Park on Thursday. Mentor Cane, second in the Grade 1 King's Bishop on August 24 at Saratoga Race Course, was euthanized yesterday following an injury he incurred during a workout earlier in the day. The 3-year-old suffered a right-hind lateral condylar fracture and a comminuted right-hind P1 fracture, according to NYRA's Chief Examining Veterinarian.
- One customer on Wednesday had the sole winning ticket on Belmont Park's Pick 6, which paid $423,424. The Pick 6 had carried over to a third day before being hit. Not a bad day at the office.
- Discreet Marq (7-2) and Emollient (3-1), a pair of New York-based horses exiting Grade 1 wins in California, will face each other for the first time on Saturday in Belmont Park's Grade 1, $500,000 Garden City for 3-year-old fillies. Both horses will attract west coast riders to fly in for the big race. Garret Gomez will ride Discreet Marq and Hall of Famer Mike Smith will be aboard Emollient.
- In the admit you were wrong department, it looks like Verrazano will be pointed towards the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita on Nov. 2. Projections of his retirement have been greatly exaggerated.
- How impressive was Groupie Doll on Monday night, rolling late to win the Grade 2 Presque Isle Downs Masters? She won her second straight Masters as a prep for the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint, a race she won last year at Santa Anita. The Masters has proved to be a key race for the F&M Sprint the past few years, so keep an eye on place and show horses, Purely Hot and Judy the Beauty, respectively.
- A recently formed Buffalo-based horse racing partnership called Buffalo Thoroughbred Company announced that the trainer for the group is Jasmine (Jazz) Napravnik, sister of top flight jockey Rosie Napravnik. Their approach reminds me of the Joe Mesi - Third Franchise marketing drive, looking to jump into the horse racing game with Buffalo roots. We'll be watching closely as the group matures and they add more horses to its current stable.
Gene Kershner, a Buffalo-based turf writer, is a member of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters Association, and tweets @EquiSpace.
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It has the making of a Hollywood movie script. A tragedy followed by healing. Now a miracle run by a team honoring a teammate who died in an awful accident.
Mike Matchus and his older brother died in a pickup crash near south Bend several weeks ago. Mikey, as his coach called him played for the Louisville legion team.
A team that coach Monte Daganar says has won just one game the past two years. Not any more. During a recent legion game an opposing team gave the Louisville squad an Angel Trophy in honor of Mikey Matchus.
Since that night Louisville's senior legion team has won three straight going into the semis of district play tonight in Pawnee City. That includes wins over teams that dominated Lousville earlier in the season.
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Today we woke up at Hervey Bay. We are staying in a Caravan Park and there are alot of backpackers and alot of RV's/ winnebago's!! Jemma and I jumped into the pool at 8.30 this morning, the deepest part of the pool was 1.7m. Dad and I went searching around for an antenna for the TV. But we couldn't find one ...
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Herbs - hawthorn, hoenysuckle, St John's wort, wood ruff, all flowers.
Colors- Green, Yellow, Pink, Blue
Foods - Strawberries, Cherries, Fruits, Salads, Wine
Goddesses - Aphrodite, Asherah, Belili, Brigid, Danu, Freya, Flora, Gwenhwyvar, Hina, Ishtar, Maia, Mary, Oiwyn, Oshun, Ostara, Sappha, Tonantzin, Vesta
Gods - Beltene, Cernunnous, Cupid/Eros, Manawyddan and Pan
Activities and Rituals - fertilize, nurture and boost existing goals, games, activities of pleasure, leaping bonfires, making garlands, May Pole dance, planting seeds, walking ones property, feasting
Stones/Gems - Emerald, malachite, amber, orange carnelian, sapphire, rose quartz
Other Names - Cetsamhain (opposite Samhain),May Day, Fairy Day,Sacred Thorn Day, Rood Day, Roodmas (the Christian term for Rood Day, Old Beltane, Beltaine, Beltain, Baltane, Walpurgis Night, Floriala (Roman feast of flowers from April 29 to May 1), Walpurgisnacht (Germanic-feast of St. Walpurga), Thrimilce (Anglo-saxon), Bloumaand (Old Dutch)
Incense Blend
3 parts frankincense
2 parts Sandalwood
1 part woodruff
1 part rose petals
a few drops jasmine oil
a few drops neroli oil
-Make paper baskets (use yarn as a handle) and place real or silk flowers in each basket. Hang them on door knobs of nieghbors and family members but don't let them know you did it!
-If you have children, make necklaces out of diasies and place them around their necks for the day to bring protection to them.
-Begin planting for the season.
-Create a MayPole and dance around it with your family or friends.
-Make a dish of fruits, berries, nuts and leave in the wood for the animals and fae folk to enjoy
- This is a night for bonfires, torch-lit processions and the high revelry of witches, preferably in high places. It is prime time for the Great Rite, a night (like Samhain) when the Goddess descends into women. Cailleach Beara (Cally Berry, Brighid's crone aspect) turns to stone this night and does not to return until Samhain. Beltane Eve also marks the setting of the Pleiades
May Wine Cup - Makes 6 - 8 Glasses
1 Bottle White Wine (sweet or dry depending on your taste)
12 Sprigs Sweet Woodruff
1/2 cup Strawberries Sliced
Edible flowers (to be sprinkled on the top after all ingredients have been mixed together)
Method : Soak the dried woodruff overnight in the wine. the following day mix the wine, strawberries and woodruff in a large bowl and let it sit in the fridge for an hour. Strain out woodruff, add the decorative flowers and serve cold.


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MENTAL HEALTH: Making marriage last
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How to make marriage last
Snapchat app may encourage risky online behavior among teens
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Snapchat: It is the newest craze in the wave of visually driven social media.
Responsibility of tragedy caused by mentally ill questioned
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So many questions, so many theories and so much media coverage; it can be overwhelmingly emotional even for those of us who never heard of Gabrielle Gifford, Columbine High School or that shopping mall near Portland, Ore.
MENTAL HEALTH: Prescription Drug Abuse: Definitions, Symptoms, and Help
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In recent years, there have been reports of celebrities dying from prescription drug overdose or misuse, including Heath Ledger, Michael Jackson and Anna Nicole Smith.
NICHOLS: Self-cutting: What is it all about?
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The act of someone cutting on themselves is, for most people, beyond comprehension. It seems inconceivable that anyone would purposely take a sharp-edged object to make cuts on their forearm, stomach or legs to cause bleeding.
Treating Nicotine Dependence as an Addiction
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According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, half of all cigarettes consumed in the U.S. are smoked by people with some form of mental illness (which includes those with substance use disorders).
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Hitman Absolution review
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A fun approach to the assassin genre that gives players plenty of options to progress through levels, dodge the police, and eliminate targets.
We like
- Multiple gameplay approaches
- Contracts mode adds addictive community competition
- Solid overall presentation
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- Mediocre A.I.
- Lackluster narrative
- Annoying save and checkpoint system
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Agent 47 is one dull, emotionless antihero. As an assassin, he carefully eliminates targets with a simple wire pulled around a victim's neck, or he takes a hands-off approach by poisoning their food. He hides bodies in dumpsters, disguises himself as shop clerks or police officers, and uses every piece of his environment to blend in with the crowds. The bald Agent 47 does this all without fireworks or half-naked girls dancing around his every step. It's his lack of empathy, his lack of compassion for his targets, and ability to appear quite flat that make Agent 47 a perfect assassin. While he may be the most uninteresting leads in a AAA game, he is also one of the best characters to take players through Hitman Absolution as this blank slate lets you figure out how to eliminate each target, how to escape the police, and how to blend in with the crowds.
There are very few targets on Agent 47's short list that allow players to take a straight forward go-and-shoot-in-the face approach. As you guide this middle-aged assassin through levels, the choices are in your hands, and it's up to you to decide how emotionally vested you are in the overall plot. See, this isn't a game of simple target assassinations. Agent 47 is on a mission. He discovers one target is a close friend, and after pulling the trigger he agrees to protect a little girl. He goes rogue from his agency soon after and the game's narrative is split between finding the girl from a group that wants to make a profit of her and evading his former employer.
The story is tied together by highly stylized cinematic cutscenes that lead you to believe the game is all about action. Spoiler alert: This is not an action game; this is a stealth game. Agent 47 comes equipped with very few tools to kill his targets. Instead, developer IO Interactive asks players to find objects to use as weapons throughout the 20 levels. Use a screwdriver to stab patrol guard in the neck, dump his body over a ledge, steal his clothes and disguise yourself as a local. See that knife in the kitchen? Use it to slash one bad guy's neck and quickly throw it at another's forehead. Agent 47 is not only incredibly stealthy, he's also a fantastic killer.
The game rarely throws too many of the same style missions at you. One moment you are escaping police at a crowded train station--blending in with the masses of people after shutting down security cameras--and the next moment you are sneaking through a military compound. But not every level calls for some big adventure. You could find yourself starting a bar fight in some hick drinking establishment or practicing your shot with some gun slinging, big-boobs bombshell. While the variety of levels keeps you anxious to see what's next, it's not held together all that well. At times it feels like a random series of missions stringed together to make a campaign, instead of a comprehensive story sliced into bit-sized pieces.
The good news about the levels is that they never give you a straight line. It's not open world, but IO Interactive gives you plenty of ways to approach each level. If you've grown tired of games that hold your hand while stringing you along stages designed on rails, you'll be pleased to know there is never only one way to get through levels. Not only are the levels smartly designed, they are also beautiful playgrounds. You could find yourself slipping in and out of cover to avoid a helicopter's spotlight, or walking through Chinatown and soaking in the district's rich culture.
Perhaps you noticed the mention of a cover system above. That's right, Agent 47 sticks to cover quite well, and can get into intense fire fights with baddies. You absolutely have the option to approach just about any level with your guns blazing. But this isn't the best way to play Absolution as the game tends to nick points for killing people--especially civilians--and getting noticed by the bad dudes. But the cover system comes in handy even when you play through in stealth. Eavesdrop on conversations to give you hints about your target's location or weaknesses, pop out of cover ... (continued on next page)
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Neon Glow In The Dark Glasses:
These glasses are extremely popular, especially in clubs and popular night spots. There are plenty of shapes and designs, but the bug types are the favorite. These wayfarers could be seen on celebrities such as LMFAO, Lady gaga, Katy Perry and so much more. An easy way to stand out in the crowd at any night spots.
Hipster glasses are the thick framed, huge glasses usually worn by hipsters and trend followers. While back in the days these were a thing for so called 'nerds', today, the hipster glasses are now in trend. Buff dudes to attractive chicks, you will see them wearing hipster glasses to parties.
Colorful Framed Wayfarers:
Funky, colorful thick framed wayfarers are in style, especially for parties! From striking colors, to rainbow colors to splattered, striped and faded, these colorful wayfarers are a hit! If you are the type who cares about what is in and what is trendy, sunglasses and wayfarers are definitely the 'in' look now.
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It's no surprise that the Monk class has been in need of some love pre 2.1. However with the second iteration of the patch on the PTR that need has not yet been abided. People are still clamoring for more sweeping changes(pun intended).
I was a heavy Monk user pre ROS and took a break with the xpac to delve into my first love(WD) and my new fling(crusader). I returned to the Monk only a few weeks ago and what I found was a shell of what I had left. After suffering for a long time as a WD it was nice when they finally rose to prominence. After a while on the top I wanted a new challenge and set my sights back on my monk, however even this challenge seems to daunting then all that time as a struggling WD. Diablo Forum MVP Druin put together an eloquent look at the myriad issues facing the class:
Hello everyone!
I am back from vacation and I am looking to write up a concise review of where we stand in 2.1.
My plan is to give a quick overview of our major issues then discuss the 2.1 changes and how they affect the various facets of our class.
I will be using this thread to fine-tune what we want to communicate to the devs and then I will make a major "state of monks in 2.1″ thread on the PTR forums to attempt to get some help for our lovely class!
1. Current Monk Issues
This is really at the forefront of the monk issues.
Since the release of RoS, monks have been having a tough time with DPS. We have a very limited range of options mostly centering around the skill Exploding Palm. (Un)fortunately EP is being changed as it breaks greater rifts (along with Rimeheart and Furnace) so our only source of widely competitive damage is going away. This leaves monks in a pretty bad spot.
Our spenders do very little damage (I mean VERY little) relative to their cost and our generators are used more as proc-vehicles for Odyn Son, Thunderfury, Shard of Hate and Rime/Furnace more than as sources of damage themselves. This leaves us with our 6pc Raiment of 1000 Storms which makes DS proc a 3000% weapon damage attack on cast. 3000% damage is a lot and it scales with lightning damage gear but DS has a flat-immutable 6 second cooldown. This can be mitigated to some extent by using Jawbreaker to give "free" dashing strike charges but that interaction is quite clunky.
Basically, monks will be forced into a clunky, hard-to-use situationally terrible Storm-breaker set in order to compete with other classes in damage. If they don't want to use this mechanic, they will do very poor damage.
Next on the list is our ability to survive. This is a more controversial topic with some finding survival to be quite easy and many others finding it to be quite hard. In 2.1 with the change from dex giving dodge to dex giving armor and the change from OWE to Harmony, many monks who had minor synergy with OWE will see a minor tankiness boost. (my Raiment set for example)
On the other hand, monk who are deeply invested into OWE will see a major tankiness loss. (my Shatter-palm set). In either case, both types of monks probably have a lot of trouble living in T6 without 2x Unity or the constant dashing from Storm-breaker. Why is this? Because monks have to face-tank so much stuff.
Our primary source of resource generation comes from skills that require you to be up-close and personal with mobs which means a lot of damage can't be avoided. To compensate for this, end-game monks are forced to take defensive passives (Harmony) defensive skills (Epiphany-shroud / Serenity / Inner Sanc / Blinding Flash) and CDR in basically every single spec. This is extremely limiting to the monk playstyle though arguably less of a problem than the DPS as the defensive skill/CDR solution does exist.
Additionally, sustain is nearly non-existent. LoH requires primary affixes which takes away from our already terrible DPS, LPS is the same, LPSS both takes primary affixes AND is extremely poor and Globes took a pretty big hit in 2.1. Monks actually have access to healing skills but, for some reason, they are tuned to be SO weak that they are essentially non-existent.
Resource Management
This is a more fundamental problem than the other two issues. Mere number tweaks would likely not result in this issue being resolved.
Greater Rifts (GRs, initially known as Tiered Rifts) are a higher level of Nephalem Rift, meant to provide a greater challenge and greater rewards for players geared well enough to take them on. Greater Rifts are timed, and *must* be completed within 15 minutes to earn rewards. All treasure in Greater Rifts, with usually a legendary item or two, comes from the Greater Rift Guardian (GRG) which is an upgraded version of the regular Rift Guardians.
Difficulty: Greater Rifts are numbered as a measure of their difficulty. A level 1 Greater Rift is very easy, equivalent to Normal difficulty (or less.) Greater Rifts scale up quickly though, and will become challenging for any player ability. Level 8 is equivalent to about Torment 1, Level 15 is equivalent to about [Torment 3, and Level 25 is approximately the same as Torment 6. There should be an infinite number or Greater Rift levels since each one merely increases the hit points and damage of the monsters by some percentage.
Shrines: There are virtually no shrines or pylons in Greater Rifts. Pylons are seen occasionally, but their bonuses last only 15 seconds (instead of the usual 30) and Blizzard specifically said that Conduit Pylons would not be found in Greater Rifts since they are so powerful they would skew the entire rift Leaderboard system.
No Respecs: Characters can reallocate their Paragon Points while in a Rift, but can not access their inventory or skill menus (respec) while in a Greater Rift. It is possible to return to town mid-GR, and players can respec and make repairs then, though it's not recommended since the GR is a timed race. This is a feature designed to limit exploits via equipment or skill changes, so players can't change gear or skills to be more effective against a single target before they reach the Greater Rift Guardian for instance.
Rewards: Items and gold do not drop in Greater Rifts, and there are no chests or other clickables. All treasure comes from defeating the Greater Rift Guardian, who drops a huge amount of stuff, about double that of a normal Rift Guardian, and has a very high probability of dropping at least one legendary item. (Note that the lack of gold and chests hurts the effectiveness of legendary items such as Goldwrap and Harrington Waistguard that proc up in effectiveness via gold pickups or chest/clickables opening.)
Progress Bar: The progress bar in a Greater Rift increases gradually from killing trash mobs, but jumps up by larger amounts for Elite kills. (Elites drop objects that look a bit like gooey health orbs, which count for big boosts in the progress bar when collected.) This is a feature designed to keep players from simply rushing past Elites to more quickly finish the rift by killing trash mobs, as can be done in normal Nephalem Rifts, and players will fill their progress bar more quickly by killing Elites than by skipping them, except in very rare long Elite battles.
Accessing and Process
- # Get a Greater Rift Keystone level 1 from completing a Nephalem Rift. – Drop rate still being determined.
- Use the GR Keystone to open a portal to a Greater Rift at the regular Nephalem Obelisk next to Orek.
- Kill all the mobs in the Greater Rift before the timer runs out.
- No regular or champion mobs drop loot in Greater Rifts.
- The Rift Guardian will drop loot regardless if the timer has run out or not.
- If the Rift Guardian is killed before the timer runs out he will drop a Greater Rift Keystone.
- The Keystone's level is determined by how quickly the Greater Rift was cleared. The quicker, the higher the GR key fragment.
Progress Bar and Rift Speed
The progress bar in a Greater Rift looks the same as the bar in a normal Nephalem Rift, with two added slider needles, displayed above and below the bar. The total bar coloured in orange, and the icon above it show your current progress towards completing the rift. The icon below it and any colour in blue shows how fast you need to progress to complete the rift in time.
When players are battling through a Rift that's just at the limit of their killing power, they will often see their progress dropping behind and the bar showing blue, before they kill a couple of Elites in a row and see the bonus from Elites shoot them back up ahead of schedule.
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Fan Art Watch #9Posted 6 Aug 2009 by
It has been over a month since the last watch. Slowly artwork has been added to the gallery and it's time we show off the latest works by fan artists. Ranging from an Unburied sculpture winning in a contest in California to more recent works.
- One of those was Boqu who returned with a post of an Assassin to add to his many other works for Brother Laz's Median XL.
- With that comes Defiledvisions with his piece for the blizzcon art contest about the Wanderer. You can practically see a story unfold as you view this art piece. They say pictures say a thousand words, and this one tells a story.
- Next up Delowyn returns with his work on The Fallen Hound. See his work in progress thread to see how he built this amazing 3-D model and brought it to life.
- And finally we have newcomer Javisbc joining the ranks of the artists with his Barbarian Concept Art; showing the Barbarian attacking a demon from a cliff above with pole-arm in hand.
For all the images, remember they also have a larger version, so click the images.
If you enjoy Fan Art and want to contribute to this growing community, please stop by the Fan Creations Forum. Many artists visit frequently, posting works in progress looking for feedback and conversation. You don't have to be "arty" to join in. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to send me a PM.


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2001 Saab 9-5 User Reviews
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Displaying 1 - 10 of 18 2001 Saab 9-5 reviews.
Scott writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Review
Effortless turbo performance, comfort
Not got the image of German luxury cars
Nice Alternative To Bmw, Audi, Mercedes — Surprisingly quick for a big car and very comfortable for long distances. Mainly solid build let down by a couple of poor switches. Bit plain looking but I like the sleeper look. Very reliable, only ever serviced it and replaced a wheel bearing. Not really a rewarding drivers car but is fun scaring Porsches!
Primary Use: Family transportation
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Mark writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 SE Wagon Review
Comfort, good mid- range acceleration, load space
Not the prettiest Saab
New Second Saab — Recently acquired to replace an old Saab 900S hatchback. Very comfortable, lots of load space, performance good rather than great. Car is one owner with full saab service history. Its an Auto with leather, climate control etc. Condition is excellent for a 130,000 mile car which cost only £2100. Fuel consumption seems ok.
Wolverine writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 SE Wagon Review
Handling, Highway stability, High speed acceleration, practical cargo space, styling, aggressive stance, great stereo
Can't think of any
Great Family Car With Sweet Handling And Awesome Highway Cruising Feel — Have had this car for over five years now with minimal trouble and lots of fun driving. The handling compared to the other cars in this class (Volvo, Subaru, etc.) is superior and that largely sold me. On the highway, it is really sweet. Very stable, with more than adequate acceleration (I have the 6 Cylinder). I have long been a fan of the wagon's styling as well. Very clean design that they have kept for a long time, but with minor tweaks still seems modern.
Owner for 5 years, 3 months
Miles Driven per Year:12,000
jjsteich writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 SE Review
Power to spare, amazing leg room in front and back, super comfortable seats. Long distance trips are a joy. Saab-Information-System
Maintenance can be expensive. Well known torque steer leads to tire wear. GM bankruptcy put older Saab parts in limbo. Cup holder is flimsy.
Saab Deserved Better Than Gm Bankruptcy — I absolutely love the 9-3 and 9-5 SAABs in the time between their debut and before they lost their independence to GM. The 2001 offers incredible comfort, clean lines, and amazing engineering. My regular mechanic always offered fair prices, but there were a few nagging electrical problems. Oh, and they could have increased the ground clearance a little; we lost the bumper cowl from hitting parking curbstones. Saabs accelerate like a pro, never a question that I could pass anytime I wanted to (when it was safe, of course). Saabs don't get enough respect for being fun to drive while being supremely safe. Like a Volvo with style.
Primary Use: Family transportation
ophelious writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 Base Wagon Review
1. Comfortable (mine is leather...don't know about cloth)
1. Things break all the time
Quirky Car That's Fun To Drive (when It Runs) — As far as station wagons go, the Saab 9-5 is not so bad looking. They look pretty sharp. There are plenty of ways to haul things, from the cargo area, to putting the seats down, to using the roof racks. The glove box even runs to the AC to keep things cool if you want to. They use a nice paint that seems to hold up well. At almost 200 HP, it accelerates quite well, though it's heavy and you'll spin the tires from a standstill. The inside is very comfortable, great for long rides. It handles fairly well, and with all the glass visibility is very good. It gets about 19 MPG in the city and 26 on the highway. The stereo, if it has the HK upgrade, is very good, and even has a powered sub-woofer. Unfortunately, there is no reasonable way to upgrade the head unit and keep the speakers/amp. It's a package deal. If you change out the stereo/speakers/amp, expect a headache. The only weird thing is that use an extra speaker in the middle of the dash, which I would think mess up the stereo soundscape. I think it's there to be used as part of the hands-free phone or onstar system, but sound comes out of it when the radio is on (though it seems to be at a lesser volume) and that's just weird to me. This is a good car for snowy conditions. It is heavy and solid feeling, with lots of airbags. The ABS/Traction Control system seems to work, and there is a "winter" setting on the transmission to keep your tires from spinning when getting rolling. I would love the car based on these things (safety, comfort, power) but instead I almost hate it. The reason why is because it breaks. A lot. I know it's a 2001, but mine only has 80,000 miles on it. From the lighting (there are millions of tiny little bulbs the make everything glow) to bigger things. Common issues are for the turbo to start failing (mine started crapping out at about 75,000 miles, and I belch blue smoke whenever I start it,) for the battery in the alarm system to fail (like mine has, and it's soldered into a board behind the wheel,) for the SID screen to stop working (it's the little display that, ironically, tells you what's wrong with the car) and for the "blend doors" in the climate control system to stop working (meaning your vents won't work right). All of these things have happened on my car, and I've only driven it about 7500 miles.. I've also gone through three stereos, and you have to take them to the SAAB dealer to have them activated for supposed security reasons. My transmission is also a bit wonky, many of the plastic trim parts inside have broken, and my front defroster doesn't work (air just blows into the dash.) The rear wiper works only when it wants to, and then only at weird times when the switch isn't on. The taillights have had the seals fail and they get water in them when it rains, water that never goes away. The car is a huge pain in the keester. A big thing to consider is the PCV system. The original 9-5 4 cylinders (I don't think it was on the 6) had a poorly designed PCV system that, for complicated reasons, led to oil being "cooked" by the turbocharger. This resulted in gloppy particles that look like coffee grounds, ones too large to make it past the strainer to the oil filter. These will gum up the strainer, clog tiny holes, and choke the life out of your engine. Compound this with Saab telling people they only had to change their oil every 7,000 miles or so and you end up with engine sludge. I had my pan removed for cleaning and it was pretty gross (about $200, if I recall.) I replaced the PVC system with an updated version from Saab myself (a chore, but only about $50 if I remember) to keep the problem from happening again. You also have to use synthetic oil to reduce the likelihood of future gummage. Mid-grade gas, too, is needed for it to perform correctly. You are really supposed to use premium (I think the octane requirement is 90) but mid-grade (at 89) is closer and cheaper than premium (at 92). You can use regular, but performance suffers. Overall, I wish I hadn't bought this car for a high price, only to have have Saab go bankrupt and see the value plummet. I wish I hadn't bought this car because it doesn't run right, and the Saab guy gets $90 an hour to look at it. The Saab parts division is separate and still operating, so getting parts is still possible. Overall, though I have a soft spot in my heart for Saab, they did me wrong with this car.
Primary Use: Family transportation
ClaudeL writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 SE Review
Awesome performance.
No complaints whatsoever.
A Great Car To Own — This car has been driven mostly on long trips. Great performance - especially in acceleration and handling. Built to last, no rattles or squeaks. Only selling because I am looking to buy a new 95 - and my wife really wants another Saab!
Primary Use: Family transportation
thorgan writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Review
Turbo, comfort, well built
some repairs over the years
Highly Recommend This Car — I really like this car, even with 130K+ miles on it. Great pickup when getting on the highway, very comfortable, rides nicely, and has many small features that I like. Have had it 11 years now, and not ready to trade it in. Love this car.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Stacey writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon Review
Good looks, great acceleration, handles awesome
Saab 9-5 Wagon — The best car I've ever owned other than the 09 9-3 I have now. Great acceleration, awesome looks, no issues with this car except when West County Saab/Volvo had a mechanic with some really stinky grease on his feet, leave it in my carpet. WOW, I thought it was just bad B.O. when I first got in, realized quickly that it was something worse. Absolutely beautiful car, cried when I traded in on the 9-7x (trail blazer). Mileage was about 26 average. Son did replace the alternator so I was out the cost of the parts. Really fun car to drive, sleeper at the line, they never saw her coming.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Brando writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Review
POS- Too much $$$ for the maintenance
Depreciation Wrapped Up In Shinny Bells And Whistles! — Fun car to drive especially when the TURBO kicks in. Interesting to see others try to find the key hole. POS as it relates to the quality for it was a nightmare. Cost of ownership is so expensive that I had to get rid of it. After 50K miles, you might as well drive it off a cliff.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Antonio writes:
2001 Saab 9-5 Base Review
Both interior and exterior styling, from the tan leather and trim to jet black exterior with 17" alloy wheels. This car was extremely powerful especially when it "Sport" mode and then handling was superb.
Even though I will always love these cars they are sooo frustrating when it comes to reliability. The car could be working perfectly one day and then next, something major is wrong. Parts for the car are crazy and since no one want to work on them, labor costs sometimes outweigh the parts themselves.
2001 Saab 2.0t — Overall this had to be the most exciting and fun car to drive. Surprisingly fast and handled like a dream. Putting the car into "Sport" mode made the a accelaration that much better. It also had a "Winter" mode which made the car accelerate at a very slow pace to avoid losing traction during slick weather.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Displaying 1 - 10 of 18 2001 Saab 9-5 reviews.
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2011 Saab 9-5 Reviews
176,000 Miles And Still Going Strong
We custom ordered this 9-5 arc from Sweden in 2004 and after 176,000 it is still going strong. Mobil1 0w 40 every 5,000 miles and routine transmission fluid flushed are the key. This is a great famil... Read More
Saab's Best Model
Overall I am very pleased with this car. Having replaced my 2001 9-5 I had expectations that were certainly met with this next generation model. Missing only the overhead aviation light, this model r... Read More
2010 Saab 9-5 Reviews
One Of The Most Distinctive Looking Cars On The Road
This is probably one of the best riding SAABs ever built. BMW and Mercedes do not compare with the legroom in the rear or the ride quality. Drive Sense really makes a difference when switched to spo... Read More
The Most Advanced Saab Ever Built
Love that it has everything except ventilated seats! It has navigation, voice commands, rear seat DVD entertainment system, all wheel drive, amazingly unique stylling, power, heads up display, adapti... Read More
2009 Saab 9-5 Reviews
Super Saab
love it, i finally found a garage that can fix it this car is awesome i can say anything bad about it The fuel mileage is great, fun to drive, safe as can be. overall a great car. saab forever Read More
2008 Saab 9-5 Reviews
Would Like To Own It But...
This drives beautifully and gets great milege on my weekly commute to Boston 33MPH on the Mass pike. there is nothing negative I can say about this car except that we are selling it. It is fun to dr... Read More
Slightly Pricey, But Great Performance
Beautiful, fast, and smooth. The 2.3 engine puts out 265hp, and the turbo has little to no lag. Smooth performance anywhere in the RPM range. Read More
2007 Saab 9-5 Reviews
It Moves With Stealth
SAAB swedish engineering at its best , a reliably engineerd vehicle with a safety rating comparable to Volvo a really spacious family sedan that glides down the road with very little road noise like ... Read More
Love This Car.
This is a very fast car that has interesting fun Swedish quirks. The inside is spacious and this is the first car I don't sit all the way back in. Slow from a start, this 3800 pound vehicle jumps... Read More


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Projects continue at Tahlequah Public Library
The Tahlequah Public Library is undergoing renovation, which includes new paint, carpet, restroom remodeling and addressing Americans With Disabilities Act compliance issues. Most funding – $376,000 – for the renovation is through the Tahlequah City Capital Improvements Bond, and construction is expected to be complete in March. The library remains open to visitors, and the circulation desk has been moved to the second floor.
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Former resident tapped for national skydiving award
A man known locally for putting Tahlequah on the international map by bringing world-class skydiving events to town is being inducted in the National Skydiving Museum Hall of Fame in October.
Norman Heaton said he's very honored to be selected for the prestigious award given to people who have made significant contributions to the sport of skydiving.
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Sometimes an amendment is added to the U.S. Constitution that is uncontroversial and virtually unlitigated.
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Because the "Lame-Duck Amendment" addresses procedure, it is long.
Fashion show to feature local teachers
A fun fashion event that will provide funds for one lucky area school is coming up next weekend.
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TV's 'Mistresses' has second local tie
Tahlequah has at least two ties to the TV drama "Mistresses."
Local florist Josh Cottrell-Mannon designed the flower arrangements for the show's season finale, and Arriane Alexander, daughter of local resident Sharilyn Young, is portraying a television news reporter.
Stark enjoys making a difference
Kristin Stark, Sequoyah Elementary Teacher of Year, loves teaching, and has a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of children.
"I love making a difference in the lives of children; it is a wonderful feeling to make a positive impact on a child," said Stark.
Women got the vote with 19th Amendment
During its first 140 years, the United States Constitution underwent a series of changes intended to extend voting rights to those who were not white or didn't own property - but as the American experiment entered the 20th Century, half the adult population still had no protection to vote.
Though they certainly had political opinions, women could not cast a ballot in most states. That changed with passage of the 19th Amendment.
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Firefighting fills a big role for Kimble
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Kimble is also fire chief for Gideon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, president of the Grand View School Board, and northeast regional vice president of OklaNENA (National Emergency Number Association).
Fulk discovered art talent after retirement
It's not unusual for retired folks to turn their hand to the arts. Count George Fulk among that number.
The former optometry professor at Northeastern State University and bird-watching enthusiast has found he also has a talent for watercolor painting.
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Some of them debuted in the New York metro area with the Company. We've all seen the Newark renaissance unfolding these last few years before our eyes. The City is returning to its artistic roots when the "Four Corners" was the busiest intersection in the country and its night life, with 63 live theaters and 46 movie houses, entertained the city and it visitors.
The area's hotels have seen major renovations and upgrades and restaurants have flourished, serving food from all parts of the world. Newark is truly a place you can come to see a captivating performance, eat a marvelous meal, stay in a first class hotel and spend the next day at a museum or catch a movie.
This renaissance will continue along with a great New Jersey arts tradition when NJSO triumphantly returns to the stage at Newark's Symphony Hall and performs Porgy and Bess, the poignant story of Catfish Row, the disabled Porgy and beautiful but dissolute Bess.
Together with The New Jersey Symphony and the New Jersey Ballet, which also call Newark home, the city is once again the undisputed arts capital of New Jersey. Last year, NJSO took a major step in bringing opera to communities by making Ocean Grove their summer residence.
Destination: Opera! took the stage at the Great Auditorium on Sept. 12, 2008 and created a sensation that is growing into a state wide music festival. This year's performance of Destination: Opera! was a three day festival featuring the thrilling sounds of Verdi's Requiem at the Great Auditorium sending the electric sound of the full 70 piece NJSO Orchestra, the beautiful voices of the 300 member NJSO's chorus and an all star cast.
Those that stayed overnight were treated to the first fully stage opera in Monmouth County— La Serva Padrona. Massachusetts has Tanglewood in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Chicago has the summer festival Rivanna and New York has Glimmerglass in Cooperstown.
Now, New Jersey has opera in the most beautiful setting in the country - The Jersey Shore. There is already a buzz about the superior quality of the performances and the international participation in the event.
Each year the festival expands covering all of the Ocean Grove venues and spilling over into Asbury Park, Red Bank and other beautiful Shore spots. And late summer at the Jersey Shore is the perfect setting for a long weekend and the discovery of opera at the shore.
Enjoy the comfort and style of the beautiful Victorian lodgings and spend some time in the unique shops and restaurants. Opera at the shore is a great New Jersey Destination!
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COLUMBIA — Bernard "Barney" "Bernie" Joseph Borgman, 89, of Columbia, passed away Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Howard County General Hospital.
Born Dec. 25, 1922, in Cumberland, Mr. Borgman was the son of the late Walter John Borgman and Vera Virginia Borgman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Mary Evelyn Borgman, Oct. 16, 2012; and a brother, Aloysius "Wishey" Borgman.
A United States Naval veteran of World War II and the Korean Era having served as a Salvage Diver on the USS Kiowa, Barney retired from the Chessie System, the Foreman of the Car Division of Chessie after 44 years of service. He was a member of the Resurrection of Saint Paul Church, Elliott City. Barney was a member of the Chesapeake Commodore's Club and the Miles River Yacht Club where he served as Commodore of both organizations. Barney was also a member of the Kent Island Yacht Club; the Retired Administrators of the B&O; Cheers; the V.F.W. in Easton; and the Elks also in Easton. In 1994, Barney received the Commendation of Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay under Governor William D. Schaffer.
Barney is survived by his daughters, Diane B. Iskra and husband, Chuck, Columbia and Sandra K. Kelly, Jefferson City, Wis. He is also survived by his sister, Irene McElfish, Kennesaw, Ga.: his grandchildren, Lora Win-grove and husband, Glen, Baltimore and Madison Iskra, Columbia; and his great-grandchildren, the twins, Eden and Jandy Wingrove.
Friends will be received at the Slack Funeral Home, 3871 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Friends will also be received at the Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at 11 a.m. with Father Bernard Finerty, O.F.M. Cap., officiating.
Interment will be in the Maryland State Veterans Cemetery at Rocky Gap.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the Post 13 Veterans Honor Guard.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the John L. Cameron Pancreatic Cancer Research, 100 North Charles Street, Suite 422A, Baltimore, MD 21201; or the Miles River Yacht Club Foundation, 606 North Talbot Street, S115, Saint Michael's, MD.


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The resort's 18-hole Rees Jones-designed championship course winds through a large wetland preserve, measuring 7,108 yards with a par 72, slope 139, and 74.6 rating from its professional tees.
Mindful of natural elements and the environment, Rees Jones enhanced the land's existing contours in styling the golf course. Stands of pine and cypress trees line the fairways in this unique setting. Test playing ability on the challenging five-tee system, designed for players of all levels. The Waldorf Astoria Golf Club is open to hotel guests of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, as well as outside guests.
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Shop at the fully stocked Pro Shop in the clubhouse, which offers notable brands and merchandise for sale as well as club and golf shoe rentals.
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Anyone fitting winter wheels what size and what type ?
Anyone fitting winter wheels what size and what type ?
A3 sport back, Misano Red, S Line, 1.4 C.O.D. Manual, Panoramic Sunroof, Audi sound system, Folding mirrors, Interior lights pack, Non smoking, Delete Badges, Sports suspension, Hill hold & 2 year servicing & 4 year warrantee.
Here in Norway I definitely need some.
My plan was to use the original 17" Audi rims and put winter tires on them, probably something like 205 45 R17 because its really bad in winter with too wide tires.
In spring I will then buy new 18" rims with summer tires.


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Vincent D. from Fallston, MD, did a simple head unit replacement for his 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee's factory stereo to add Bluetooth connectivity and HD Radio reception. He installed his Kenwood KDC-BT758HD receiver in about an hour.
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no sweat, let me know how it all works out
I am sorry if I am late to respond. I have a Magnacharger TVS supercharger. Some day I will post a nice picture of it.
Gotcha, I work at Coronado and people that work for me do aviation forecasting for lemoore when it isn't manned.
stationed in San Diego. You in the service?
You should take some pics of the engine bro, I wanna see that beast!
real nice truck man. my favorite model go check mine out
makes a big difference. i light up the world behind me now. i havnt driven in the daylight since about 3 weeks ago, so i noticed it a lot.
here i have posted some pics of the hid's. hope you like it... my truck is very dirty right now.
well i have gotten really buzy with work and looking for a new vehiicle for my wife that i actually forgot all about it. thanx for reminding me, I might put everything together tomorrow and do some before and after pics. I do have halogen bulbs back there and i love them, I hope the HID look better and brighter. While im at it i will post pictures of the whole truck and see what everyone thinks about it.
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"We don't just want to play for a playoff berth. We want to play for a championship. We want to compete at a high level and make a playoff run."
Those were the words of Blanchard head coach Jeff Craig during the first week of football practice in August. While that may have seemed like generic coaching optimism coming off a 5-5 season, Craig and his players knew the potential their team had, and the Lions have exceeded expectations with a 9-1 record going into their second-round playoff game against Madill on Friday.
"Watching these guys work and watching them through the summer work, and listening to them talk…we can talk about it a lot, but their actions actually spoke loud," Craig said. "We had a lot of guys change their work ethic."
Craig said just getting off to a good start wouldn't be good enough for this year's team.
"That was a point of emphasis from the start of the year," Craig said. "That was something we talked about. The fact that we've had good runs in seasons past. We've gotten off to good starts and faltered in the end, either due to lack of being hungry or just getting tired of working."
Running back Braden Stringer said the improvement started with the way the team approached the offseason, and that he expected to see this kind of improvement.
Stringer is closing in on 1000 yards this season. He has 957 yards on 102 carries (9.38 yards per carry) and 14 touchdowns.
Stringer had his best game so far this season in the first round playoff game at Cushing last Friday, running for 187 yards on 16 carries and scoring three touchdowns.
"A lot of us put in the time this offseason," Stringer said. "There's a lot of talent in this group, and we put in the hard work."
Stringer is a junior, and many of the leading players on the team are upperclassmen, giving the Lions plenty of experience and leaders.
"There's a lot more leadership," Stringer said. "We've grown up a lot since last year. We made a lot of sacrifices, on and off the field, and I think we've got what it takes, for sure."
Quarterback Brock Lamle said leadership is something he has made a concerted effort to improve in his own game.
Lamle has thrown for 1860 yards, 24 touchdowns and only six interceptions with a 58 percent completion percentage. He has also run for 390 yards on 60 carries, an average of 6.5 yards per carry with five rushing touchdowns.
"I'm always working on everything I can do to be the best quarterback I can for the team, but I really wanted to step in and be a leader this year," Lamle said.
The Lions will need to utilize their experience and leadership, with the challenge of trying to hand Madill its first loss. The Wildcats are 11-0 this season, and won their first-round game 27-14 over Star Spencer.
Madill is a team with a strong, experienced offensive line, a mobile quarterback and big wide receivers.
"They pose a lot of problems with what they do, because they can spread you out," Craig said. "They have tall receivers, and they make you honor and respect those guys, and they run their quarterback inside a lot.
"A quarterback that can run poses a problem matching up with their spread, and also packing it in enough to stop the run," he said.
Lamle said the team's focus this week has been more on its own execution than worrying too much about Madill.
"They're a solid team," Lamle said. "I think they have a good offense and a pretty good defense. But we really want to focus on what we do best. If we execute what we do, we have a pretty good chance to get the win."
For the second week in a row, the Lions will have to take a long trip to their playoff game. Madill is more than two hours south, and last week Blanchard went a few hours north to Cushing.
Craig said he wasn't concerned about what effect that might have on his team, and that they should be used to it.
"I think if this was our first long trip I'd say maybe [it would be a problem], but coming off the last long trip it's kind of the same thing, almost the same distance," Craig said. "We feel comfortable in that respect, because we've already done it. I think our kids will respond well."
Stringer and Lamle both said that since Blanchard's fans travel so well, it isn't so bad playing far from home.
"We have a lot of good fans that make the trip down," Stringer said. "So it kind of feels like home games in a way, except for the drive."
Blanchard will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Madill.