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Several former Blue Devils are performing well with their teams overseas. Check out the listing below to find their statistics and recent game notes.
Karima Christmas
Maccabi Ramat Hen – Israel
2012-13 Stats:
20 games, 15.7 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 2.1 APG, 1.9 SPG, 0.6 BPG
Christmas is the leading scorer for the Maccabi Ramat Hen through 20 games this season, shooting the ball just under 50-percent from the floor. She is also shooting well from beyond the arc, at a 30-percent clip, while grabbing 9.7 boards per game. Christmas has recorded a double-double in her past three games, including 17 points and 13 rebounds against Eletzur Ramla in her last game.
Jasmine Thomas
Vologda Chevakata – Russia
2012-13 Russian League Stats:
16 games, 7.7 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2.6 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.1 BPG
2012-13 Eurocup League Stats:
12 games, 10.7 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.1 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.4 BPG
Thomas has played a key part for Vologda Chevakata in Russia during the 2012-13 season, starting the majority of games. Her team, the Vologda Chevakata, was defeated in the semifinals of the Eurocup Playoffs by M. Dynamo. In Eurocup play, Thomas was the third leading scored for Chevakata with 10.7 points per game, while averaging a team-leading 3.1 assists per game. She shot the ball well from the floor, as she was 52.2-percent and 34-percent from beyond the arc. In the return to Russian league competition, Thomas netted 18 points while assisting on six baskets in her last game against Spartak V MR. She is currently second on the team in Russian league competition, averaging 2.6 assists per game.
Krystal Thomas
Jiangsu Phoenix – China
2012-13 Stats:
22 games, 17.6 PPG, 14.1 RPG, 0.5 APG, 0.3 SPG, 0.7 BPG
Thomas completed her season in the China-WCBA league as the leading scorer for the Jiangsu Phoenix averaging 17.6 points per game and rebounding at 14.1 per game.
Chante Black
Samsun – Turkey
2012-13 Stats:
15 games, 12.7 PPG, 11.7 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.1 SPG, 1.5 BPG
Black is also averaging a double-double for the season, with 12.7 points and 11.7 rebounds per game. She is second on her team in scoring, while shooting a team-best 50-percent from the floor. In a 69-61 loss against Ceyhan BLD, Black recorded a double-double with 17 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the floor and 12 rebounds, while dishing out four assists. In her most recent game, Black scored a team-high 21 points on 10-of-14 shooting and also collected 13 boards. Samson resumes its regular season March 26 against Ceyhan BLD.
Mistie Mims (Bass)
Union Lyon Basket Feminin – France
2012-13 Stats:
19 games, 14.7 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 0.9 APG, 1.3 SPG, 0.2 BPG
After missing the first four games of the season, Mims is the leading scorer for Union Lyon Basket Feminin, averaging 14.7 points for the season. In a recent game, Mims recorded a double-double with 12 points to go along with 12 boards. In her most recent game Sunday, Mims came off the bench to score 12 points, as she finished the game a perfect 6-of-6 from the free throw line. Union Lyon is in sixth place in the France-LFB league.
Alana Beard
TS Wisla Can-Pack Krakow – Poland
2012-13 Polish League Stats:
8 games, 11.4 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.4 APG, 2.0 SPG, 0.0 BPG
2012-13 Euroleague Stats:
9 games, 15.0 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.1 BPG
After signing to play in Poland, Beard has appeared in just eight games in the Polish league season for the TS Wisla Can-Pack Krakow, while averaging 11.4 points per game. In her fourth game of the Polish League season, Beard scored a game-high 23 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the floor. She ranks fourth on the team in scoring for the polish league season. In the Euroleague, Beard is second on her team in scoring, averaging 15.5 points per game. TS Wisla Can-Pack Krakow was knocked out of the Euroleague playoffs in the first round and is currently playing in the quarterfinal round of the Polish league playoffs.
Monique Currie
CSM Targoviste – Romania
Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca - Spain
2012-13 CSM Targoviste Stats:
2 games, 14.5 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.5 BPG
2012-13 Perfumerias Stats:
8 games, 12.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.1 BPG
2012-13 Euroleague Stats:
6 games, 12.2 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 0.8 APG, 1.5 SPG, 0.2 BPG
Currie played her first game of the season for Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca in Spain on Jan. 20. In her debut, Currie scored 11 points and grabbed eight boards in a 74-63 win over Rivas Ecopolis.. In the first round of play in the Euroleague playoffs against the Good Angels, Currie netted 15 points to lead her team in scoring. In her most recent Spanish league game, Currie scored 14 points in a 69-45 victory over UNB Obenasa
Sheana Mosch
Flammes Carolo Basket Ardennes ASPTT – France
2012-13 Stats:
14 games, 14.6 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 3.3 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.1 BPG
Mosch has played in 14 games this season for Charleville, averaging a team-best 14.6 points per game. In a 62-41 win over Toulouse, Mosch scored a game-high 15 points and made three shots from beyond the arc.
Jessica Foley
Townsville Fire – Australia
2012-13 Stats:
25 games, 10.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.5 BPG
Playing in her home country of Australia, Foley is the third leading scorer on her team averaging 10.4 points in 20 games played. In the second game of the finals, Foley scored 15 points and made each of the six free throws that she attempted. Townsville lost in the finals to Dandenong R. and Foley's season is complete.
Carrem Gay
Toulouse Metropole Basket – France
2012-13 Stats:
23 games, 9.4 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 0.7 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.8 BPG
Gay is playing in the France-LFB league with the Toulouse Metropole Basket and is third on the team in scoring, averaging 9.4 points per game. In her most recent game, Gay finished with 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the field.
Shay Selby
BK Czech Coal Aldast Strakonice – Czech Republic
2012-13 Stats:
17 games, 14.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 1.6 APG, 2.1 SPG, 0.3 BPG
Selby has appeared in 12 games this season and is second on the team in scoring, averaging 13.3 points per game. Selby has scored 20+ points in each of her two most recent games, as she scored a game-high 27 points in a 73-48 win over Lokomotiva on March 7. In her most recent game, Selby poured in a game-high 32 points and recorded five rebounds in a 97-58 win over Pardubice.
Kathleen Scheer
Hobart Chargers – Australia
2012-13 Stats:
1 game, 22.0 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 3.0 APG, 0.0 SPG, 2.0 BPG
Scheer made her season-debut Saturday for the Hobart Chargers in Australia. Scheer led all scorers with 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting and added 10 rebounds in 30 minutes.
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Recently Glenn Beck made some comments about leaving a church if the priest or pastor speaks about "social justice." He instructed his listeners to "look for the words 'social justice' or 'economic justice' on your church Web site" and then, should they find those words, told t
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Poser is a simple 3d modeling program for human figures and something of a pasttime for those with fetishes to make "digital art" for every horrible sexual idea anyone's ever had. Our friend Atomo from the forums has been sharing some art with us that he's found on different Poser forums and it's really quite thought-provoking in a "why would anyone ever make this" kind of way. Since there are probably studies that say art is good for your brain (where Weekend Web typically gets up in there and tears shit up) I thought a little art at the end of the article might be a nice change of pace that would make us all feel a little better. Without further ado, here's my new favorite graphic novel:
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Sadly, I believe you are naive/ignorant to state that impeachment is improper under these circumstances ["Impeachment: A bridge too far"]. We are losing, possibly have already lost our country. The Democrats have stated they want to turn Texas blue. Well, they are doing just that by illegally depositing millions of illegals aliens, and just today a federal judge is telling the states they must issue them driver's licenses. Driver's licenses equals voting rights, and the elections forever turn toward a Democratic president. ... continue reading »


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Real Vampires Hate Skinny Jeans
Penguin, Apr 3, 2012 - Fiction - 336 pages
Someone is eating for two...
Full-figured vampire Glory St. Clair thinks things are finally going her way. She's no longer possessed by a demon, the legions of hell aren't on her tail, and her love life is heating up since she managed to reconnect with her maker-and longtime lover-Jeremy Blade.
When a pregnant demon shows up on her doorstep, Glory knows that everything is about to go to hell. Alesa is claiming that the baby she's carrying is Rafe's, conceived while she was inhabiting Glory's body. A clever trap? Or could it be true?
Booties and bibs are the last thing on Glory's mind when she discovers dark secrets from her own forgotten past. Who is she? What is she? And how will the men in her life deal with the fact that she may be more powerful than she knew? One thing is certain. Glory has way more to worry about than fitting into her favorite pair of jeans...
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Every year, Better Business Bureau receives thousands of calls and emails from consumers who have been scammed or from the lucky ones who have dodged scams by being wary. Some scams are widespread, getting a lot of people for small amounts of dollars. Others are more narrowly focused, taking people for thousands or tens of thousands of dollars. The Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) - the umbrella organization for the 113 local BBBs across the U.S. and Canada - shares its annual "Top Ten Scams" list compiled from a variety of sources, including reports from consumers, federal agencies, and other reliable sources.
"These are not necessarily the scams with the biggest losses, or those with the most victims, as many people don't report scams or even know they've been victimized," said Katherine Hutt, CBBB spokesperson. "These are scams that seem to be the most widespread, aimed at the most vulnerable, growing in popularity, or just plain audacious. Scams are ever-changing, but BBB wants to help consumers recognize them and be prepared next time they receive a suspicious call, email, text or solicitation."
Top 10 Scams of 2013
1. Medical Alert Scam – With promises of a "free" medical alert system, the scam targets seniors and caretakers by offering a system free of charge claiming a family member or friend has already paid for it. In most cases, seniors are asked to provide their bank account or credit information to "verify" their identity and, as a result, are charged a monthly $35 service fee. The "free" system, of course, never arrives and seniors are left with a charge difficult to get refunded.
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2. Auction Reseller Scam – Many people turn to Ebay and other online auctions sites to sell used items. However, scammers have figured out a way to fool sellers into shipping goods without receiving payment. Usually the buyer claims it's an "emergency" of some sort – a child's birthday, a member of the military shipping out – and asks the seller to ship the same day. The seller receives an email that looks like it's from PayPal confirming payment, but the email is fake.
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3. Arrest Warrant Scam – In this scam, con artists take advantage of technology to change what displays on Caller ID, allowing them to pose as a local sheriff's office or other law enforcement agency. Scammers call claiming there is a warrant out for your arrest and ask for a fine in order to avoid criminal charges. Of course, these "officers" don't take credit cards, accepting only wire transfers or pre-paid debit cards as forms of payment. Sometimes the scammer may mention a loan or other financial matters to build credibility.
BBB Tip: Avoid intimation tactics even if personal information is referenced. Contact your local sheriff's office or police department to find out if there is a local warrant out for your arrest.
4. Invisible Home Improvements – Home improvement scams vary little year to year, and most involve some type of inferior workmanship from unlicensed or untrained workers. The hardest for homeowners to detect, and therefore the easiest for scammers to pull off, are repairs or improvements to areas of the home that can't be seen such as roofs, chimneys, air ducts, and crawl spaces. Scammers may simply knock at a door offering a great deal because they were in the neighborhood, but more and more, they are using telemarketing, email and even social media to reach homeowners.
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5. Casting Call Scam – While not as widespread as other scams, the casting call scam seems to have increased in recent years due to the popularity of television talent shows like "American Idol" and "Project Runway." Scammers pose as agents or talent scouts looking for actors, singers, models, reality show contestants, etc., using phony audition notices to fool aspiring performers into paying to try out for parts that don't exist. There are several ways the scam plays out; it can simply be an unscrupulous way to sell acting lessons, photography services, or it can be an outright scam for fees for online "applications" or upcoming "casting calls." Even worse, the information provided on an online application could be everything a scammer needs for identity theft.
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"It takes a lot of glory out of war to see the dead being buried."
These words were written by John F. Campbell who, as a boy on his father's farm, witnessed the Civil War battle of Stone River. Burial of thousands of dead left a lasting impression upon John who would always lament the tragedy of Americans fighting each other.
The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places, and of the 3 million people involved in the fighting over 600,000 died. Perhaps more than any other area of the country, Kentucky suffered the most repercussions of divided families. The family of Kentuckian John J. Crittenden serves as a poignant reminder of this tragic scenario. One of his sons, George, fought for the Confederacy, while the other son, Thomas, became a Union general.
When Lincoln was inaugurated president, John Breckinridge, a favorite in Owen County, ended his term as vice president. A 'state's rights' advocate, he went on to become a leader of the Confederacy. Breckinridge was commissioned a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army and assumed command of the First Kentucky Brigade, encamped near Bowling Green. Many Owen County men who joined the Southern Army served in this brigade under Breckinridge.
This year of 2012 is the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, and celebrations are planned throughout Kentucky and the nation. It is fitting for Owen countians to join in this celebration and recall the history of the Civil War, for many Owen County ancestors fought nobly in its battles.
There were two Confederate camps in Owen County. One was near Lusby's Mill above Eagle Creek and the other was at Vallandingham's barn about 1 1/2 miles from Owenton. The first battles of the war gave evidence that, despite common belief, it would be a long and bloody conflict.
According to Mariam Houchens in her book, "History of Owen County Kentucky," patrols from both sides of the fight roamed Owen and surrounding counties, confiscating anything they needed or wanted. The shelves at the Lowdenback store in Pleasant Home was stripped of its goods so many times that the family abandoned their store and home and moved to a remote section of Clay Lick Creek.
Poor sanitation, lack of nutritious food, and insufficient clothing and shelter contributed to the spread of disease which at the time decimated whole units. One soldier from Kentucky wrote to his wife about the prevalence of flies: "There are more flies here than I ever saw anywhere before. Sometimes I get vexed at them and commence killing them but as I believe 40 come to every one's funeral I have given it up as a bad job."
In summer, mosquitoes would attack in swarms, especially along the rivers. One soldier avowed they formed in regiments for their nightly forays and declared they were so big they could almost shoulder a musket.
A good horse was sure to be appropriated, and it was a wise farmer who hid his steed. The famous and much loved (at least by Owen countians) John Hunt Morgan once left his footsore horse at Rowlett's Landing and was given one of Rowlett's best mounts. Morgan's horse was nursed back to health and became the sire of quite a number of fine horses in that community.
The Fourth Kentucky Calvary, C.S.A., was comprised of 10 companies and received their training at Vallandingham's barn. Of the 142 men in Company F, all but nine enlisted at New Liberty. This regiment was involved in 43 battles, from Tennessee to Virginia. Half of their number did not return home to their families.
Retaliation was common in the war and both sides employed this tactic. On July 22, 1864, a Mr. Robinson was killed by guerrillas at his home on Eagle Creek, near the Owen County line. On the 27th, the Union Commander for the District of Kentucky sent a detail of Federal soldiers to the area with a captured guerrilla who was shot upon the same spot. Under this same retaliation edict, William D. Darbro who lived near Dallasburg was one of four men sent under guard from Lexington to Pleasureville and shot there in retaliation for the death of two African-Americans of that community. In August of that same year, two Lingenfelter brothers, William and John, and John Wainscott were taken from a Lexington prison to Williamstown, where they were shot by Federal troops. The Lingenfelters were buried a few miles from Lusby's Mill.
Many Owen countians who fought in the Civil War lost their lives. Others returned home, several to resume distinguished careers. On the return of the Second Kentucky Regiment from prison, Dr. Hugh G. Smith, who had also served in the Mexican War, returned to Owenton where he resumed his career as a doctor Smith was still practicing in Owen County in 1897.
Another Owen County doctor involved in the Civil War was Dr. G.P. Snell who was born in New Liberty and practiced in Owenton. In 1864. Snell was the acting marshal of Owenton and was instrumental in securing the release of Elder William Conrad, a minister of Williamstown who was arrested and thrown into prison by Union General Burbridge.
As so often happens during turbulent times tempers flare and one night Dr. Snell was shot in the back as he entered his office near what is now the Owenton cemetery.
Among the many pictures of veterans on display in the Owen County Historical Society Museum a few depict Owen County soldiers who served in the Civil War. Several articles in the "Owen County, Kentucky Family History Book" have included stories of an ancestor who fought in this War Between the States. The stories of these valiant men and women are part of the bedrock of our history – a history that will be preserved not only by passing down family stories to our children, but also by tending the graves of departed family members.
Everyone, whether a soldier of the war, a farmer of the land, a mother of a family -- whether well known or little known, deserves a final resting place of honor. Too many of our cemeteries have been relegated to the weeds and tombstones have been destroyed by weather or vandals. It is time for Owen County to renew our efforts and show respect for our ancestors by volunteering to help keep our cemeteries in good condition. The Owen County Historical Society Cemetery Committee is committed to this project, and March 10 , 15 people from Kentucky counties of Greenup, Franklin, and Owen, one gentleman from Lexington and five people from Ohio assisted committee chairperson Christina Rice in finishing the cleanup of Claxon Ridge Cemetery.
During the week, Christina raked and planted grass seed and the group is enquiring into the possibility of resetting some of the tombstones which have fallen. This type of effort takes the commitment of many, and as plans are being expanded to include other Owen County cemeteries, more volunteers will be required.
If you are interested in helping with clean up or in donating money to assist with cemetery upkeep please contact Christina Rice at (502) 226-1019.
Historical Society President Jeannie Baker is recovering from knee replacement surgery. Please keep her in prayer as she has many weeks of therapy ahead of her.
On Mondays, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Jeannie returns. We are also open on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Christie Kennedy is available on this day to assist anyone with their genealogy. Thursday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the museum is open Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Exciting plans for the summer are in the making and will be announced in this column as they are finalized. Please support the historical society as we continue to preserve the history and traditions of Owen County.
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SheenavsKilley 3 years ago#1
How do we summon the chocobo eater?
paladin947 3 years ago#2
Hahaha relax2. There's a monster called 'Earth Eater' in monster arena. If you fought Chocobo Eater, he resembles him. LOL.
Be patient, be patient, be patient for getting the Sun Sigil.
I suggest you to get OTHER sigils beside Sun and Mars(Lulu's). Because these two are the hardest one to get.
falconesque 3 years ago#3
FWIW, never have bested Catcher Chocobo enough to win the Sun Sigil. I'm lucky to do well enough to pick up Caladbolg itself. Never have needed that weapon again Sin. If you have the burr under your saddle, good on ya and best wishes, go get 'em, but you really don't need it.
Yes, you can attack chocokind rather than capture them, especially at that point in the story with their Choco Meteo, argh. Defeating one means being right quick with a massive attack, though.
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Calmlander 3 years ago#4
Is true is hard as hell. But isn't necessary.
The easiest characters to complete the Celestial Weapons are:
Kimahri: The butterflies minigame is easy.
Rikku: Looking for Cactuars? Easy cake with No Encounters.
Auron and Yuna: Just capturing some monsters, not hard, but slow.
You won't need more, with those characters you can destroy every fiend in this game. Auron and Kimahri are fantastic fighters, Yuna can use aeons and white magic, and Rikku can fight underwater.
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SheenavsKilley (Topic Creator)3 years ago#6
What Am I missing if I can't get the Sun Sigil?
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What Am I missing if I can't get the Sun Sigil?
You need it to power up Tidus's celestial weapon.
Nowhere man please listen
You don't know what you're missing
SheenavsKilley (Topic Creator)3 years ago#8
So how does the Caladbolg stats look like if I don't get the Sun Sigil?
Paladinight 3 years ago#9
Yeah I spent a majority of yesterday trying to get it and basically you need to be pretty lucky with the balloons during the first and second stretch otherwise you're not going to get it because the birds in the second stretch spawn too awfully for you to try to pick up balloons on the left side without getting hit by a bird.
You also need to stay ahead of the trainer because not only does she mess up the path you can safely take to avoid the birds by forcing you to avoid the birds in an unfavourable direction and she also gets the balloons you need.
Then the key to dodging birds is as follows; do not try to preemptively dodge because they track they have tracking the whole time and do not be afraid to go completely left or right to avoid them. During the first turn you want to be going towards towards the left boundary and then a little Before they hit you you want to take a sharp right until all four birds are gone, then you want to stay near the right side of the boundary till about halfway where they start spawning from the end at which point hopefully you can nab one or two balloons while again heading towards the left boundary and taking a sharp right just before the birds hit you; the game might try to bait you into taking a second too late before you dodge a bird so don't take the bait because a balloon might shave three seconds off but a bird adds three seconds and stuns you for one and a half so it's definitely not worth the trade.
Then during the third stretch you want to head towards the opposite direction of the balloons staying near that boundary so that when the birds spawn you can easily avoid them in the first half. Then on the second half of the third stretch you can dedicate most of the second half towards the balloons and then dodging away from them.
This is assuming you never made contact with a bird btw, but I practiced this path until I could get it 10 times in a row without touching a bird and then just kept going until I got a good balloon placement on the first and second stretch. My final time was 35.7 with 14 balloons and 0 birds so you know it shouldn't be too hard knowing that you can completely overkill it.
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SheenavsKilley (Topic Creator)3 years ago#10
Most of the time I can't lead the race, can not hit the balloons even if the birds haven't shown up at the third stretch
My best time is 7.3
Don't think it'll ever get better coz the chocobos get noticeably harder to steer on the third stretch and I can't even lead the race most of the time
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They cleared out his desk, moved in a lounging chair with an ottoman and plugged in a table-top fountain so the water cascaded near a stationary cross.
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Posted by lol in Irvine, CA on April 20, 2004 at 12:49 PM (CDT)
That was a good one…
But on a more serious note…there are a lot of accessories out for the iPod and the mini. It seems that manufacturers around the world are seeing how popular these portable music players are and are trying to capitalize on the iPod & mini popularity.
Posted by Asian_N02 in Irvine, CA on April 20, 2004 at 1:32 PM (CDT)
Keep them comeing!!
Posted by WOLF MAN in Irvine, CA on April 20, 2004 at 2:16 PM (CDT)
If you can't beat 'em, accessorize 'em.
Posted by iPodite in Irvine, CA on April 20, 2004 at 2:26 PM (CDT)
I for one resent the comarirson to Honda accessories…Not the same thing, IMO.
Posted by Cameron in Irvine, CA on April 20, 2004 at 10:39 PM (CDT)
yeh, not sure about that comparison.. maybe something like.. um, a house wife asseccorising the house? like putting a pot warmer on the kettle? ...ah forget it.
Posted by illpod in Irvine, CA on April 21, 2004 at 12:03 AM (CDT)
You're spot on, Cameron. That is the antithesis rather than the logical equivalent.
I bought the Vaja 3g iVod case (white/grey) based on the iPodlounge review. Despite it's good design, after a couple of months use, I nearly forgot how good the iPod looks sans case.
As a result, I'm all for the migration to the iPod mini's form factor. The aluminum case material will go a long way in keeping the iPod looking good.
Posted by matthew in Irvine, CA on April 21, 2004 at 7:10 AM (CDT)
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The USDJPY plunged today raising a few analytic eyebrows. We do not see this as a warning sign, in fact we're monitoring this pair for a possible opportunity to go long.
The longer-term technicals paint a pretty picture for USDJPY with support just above 96.00 in the form of our Risk Tolerance Threshold Level - think balance line of the previous 3-month up-move - and a trendline just below that - see figure 1.
We see recent volatility as a welcome sign and the current sell-off as a text-book market correction. More times than not high volatility such as we are seeing now marks the beginning of the end of market corrections. Once the market rebalances itself by stopping out a goodly number of weaker handed longs, allowing market makers to rebalance their books and swing back inline with the long-term pattern, it settles down and starts a slower trend higher with falling volatility, i.e.: a return to the bull.
Of course we still need to see how the U.S. Non-farm Payroll Number comes in, but at these levels we are definitely leaning toward being long.
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Watch the board for stocks with no potential. They never have any bashers. Bashers only go after stocks that are going upwards or have excellent potential to go up. Bashers get left behind, so they want to bring the price down to be able to get in at a great price.
This is a great assessment of a basher and should kept in your back pocket for sending to others....
They can be relentless. You just need to look past there BS and rely on your own DD.
Well said.... bashers are now buying!! lol
Fabulous Post !!! Kudos to the hard work you put into this or maybe it was a cut and paste; either way great job.
Lesson 2: BASHERS ALWAYS BRING UP OLD NEWS THAT YOU HAVE HEARD MANY TIMES. New startup companies always have a few bits of bad news. The basher will post this over and over again. The stupid basher will try to make the old news a bit fresher to try to fool you.
Lesson 3: BASHERS POST MANY TIMES A DAY.
They try to wear you out. They comment on everything, every other post, and can answer every question. THEY KNOW IT ALL! There is no positive comment they won't bash. They try to control the board. True longs may have to address the bashers or they will appear to the newbies as being the people with all the information.
Lesson 4: BASHERS WILL LIE TO YOUR FACE. Never trust a basher. The truth on startup companies is that many mistakes are made and losses happen. The basher will try to make you believe all startup companies make a profit, release financials every quarter and all aspects of the business run smoothly. THIS IS NOT TRUE. THE BASHERS LIE TO YOU. Startup companies can go years without profits, financials and good business, this is the nature of the beast.
Lesson 5: BASHERS KNOW YOU CAN'T VERIFY THEIR STATEMENTS. That's why they make the statements they do.
Lesson 6: BASHERS PLAY ON YOUR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE. They can lie about information and you couldn't know the difference (unless you have done your assessment of the company and know the truth and facts).
Lesson 7: BASHERS PLAY ON YOUR LACK OF PATIENCE. YOU have held a stock for a while. You knew it will be a big stock someday, but the BASHER CAN GET TO YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE TIRED OF WAITING FOR YOUR GAIN. That's when the basher is best. You are tired. You have forgotten the goal for the stock was to hold it for one year. The basher is bothersome, so you dump it on a bad day. Some others also dump. Then you get mad for your loss and return to let everyone know how mad you are. Then you turn into a basher as well. THE BASHER HAS WON, AND GAINED A NEW PARTNER, TOO!
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3. Let others help you learn about the stock. Build rapport and a support base before initiating your bashing routine.
4. Enter w/ humor and reply to all who reply to you.
5. Use multiple ISP's, handles and aliases.
6. Use two (2) or more aliases to simulate a discussion.
7. Do not start with an all out slam of the stock. Build to it.
8. Identify your foes (hypsters) and the boards "guru" Use them to your advantage. Lead them do not follow their lead.
9. Only bash until the tide/momentum turns. Let doubt carry it the rest of the way.
10. Give the appearance of being open minded.
11. Be bold in your statements. People follow strength.
12. Write headlines in caps with catchy statements.
13. Pour it on as your position gains momentum. Not your personality.
14. Don't worry about being labeled a "basher". Newbies won't know your history.
15. When identified put up a brief fight, then back off. Return in an hour unless your foe is a weak in reasoning powers.
16. Your goal is to limit the momentum of the run. Not to tank the company or create a plunge in the stock; be subtle and consistent.
17. Kill the dreams of profits, not the company or the stock.
18. Use questions to create critical thinking. Statements to reinforce facts.
19. DO NOT LIE, DO NOT NAME CALL and DO NOT USE PROFANITY.
20. Encourage people to call the company. 99% won't. They'll take your word for claims made. If they do call you can always find something that is inaccurate in how they report their findings.
21. Discourage people for taking the companies word for anything. Encourage them to call the company. They won't
out of laziness.
22. If the companies history/PR's are negative constantly point to that. Compile a list of this data prior to beginning your efforts.
23. If the price rises blame it on the hype or the PR, temporary mass reaction, the market, etc. Anything but the stock itself.
24. If other posters share your concerns, play on that and share theirs too.
25. Always cite low volume, even when it's not.
26. Three or four aliases can dominate a board and wear down the longs.
27. Bait the hypsters into personal debates putting their focus/efforts on you and not the stock or facts. Divert thier attention from facts.
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Grade A Basher:
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Spends less time than the others but is somewhat effective and gets a C grade due to getting excited when bashers rules say not to get excited, spends about 40 hours a week.
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Grade F Basher:
A complete idiot, most readers are not convinced he knows anything about stocks in general. The type that says a stock "sucks", but gives no rationale, shows up every so often but no regular schedule.


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DOD Business Systems Modernization:
Air Force Business System Schedule and Cost Estimates
GAO-14-152: Published: Feb 7, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 2014.
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What GAO Found
The Air Force's schedule that supported the February 2012 Milestone B decision for the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS) did not meet best practices. The cost estimate did meet best practices, but the issues associated with the schedule could negatively affect the cost estimate. GAO found that the schedule supporting the Air Force's decision to invest in DEAMS partially or minimally met the four characteristics for developing a high-quality and reliable schedule. For example, the schedule did not reflect all government and contractor activities, and resources were not assigned to specific activities. The schedule also lacked a valid critical path, preventing management from focusing on the activities most likely to cause critical program delays if they are not completed as planned. In addition, a schedule risk analysis was not conducted to predict a level of confidence in meeting the program's completion date.
Extent DEAMS Schedule Met Best Practices
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Partially met
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Source: GAO analysis based on information provided by the Air Force.
GAO found that the October 2012 updated schedule estimate was not comprehensive, well-constructed, and credible, and contained weaknesses similar to those found in the previous schedule. In May 2013, program officials provided a third schedule that they said contained some improvements but acknowledged that issues remained that prevented the schedule from meeting best practices.
GAO found that the DEAMS cost estimate fully or substantially met the four characteristics of a high-quality and reliable cost estimate. For example, the cost estimate included both government and contractor costs for the program over its life cycle and provided for an independent assessment and reconciliation. Because the cost estimate relies on dates derived from the schedule and GAO is questioning the reliability of the schedule, the credibility of the cost estimate could be affected.
Extent DEAMS Cost Estimate Met Best Practices
Fully met
Substantially met
Substantially met
Substantially met
Source: GAO analysis based on information provided by the Air Force.
Why GAO Did This Study
The Department of Defense (DOD) has stated that the development and implementation of DEAMS is critical to the department's goal of producing auditable financial statements by September 2017. In October 2010, GAO reported that although the Air Force had developed a cost estimate that met best practices, it had not developed a schedule that met best practices for implementing DEAMS. GAO has published guides that identify the characteristics and associated best practices for developing reliable schedule and cost estimates. GAO was asked to review the schedule and cost estimates for selected DOD systems. This report addresses the extent to which the current schedule and cost estimates for DEAMS were prepared in accordance with GAO's Schedule and Cost Guides.
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Recommendation for Executive Action
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Comments: We have reviewed the Defense Enterprise Accounting and Management System (DEAMS) integrated master schedule (IMS) three times since 2012 and the most recent review was on the October 2015 IMS. There has not been any significant improvement in the quality of the schedules over this timeframe. As a result, we do not plan to conduct any further reviews on the DEAMS IMS. We requested and obtained a copy of the DEAMS cost estimate from the DEAMS program management office. We will assess the DEAMS cost estimate to determine if the Air Force has taken sufficient action to address this recommendation on the cost estimate. This recommendation remains open.
Recommendation: To help provide for the successful implementation of DEAMS, the Secretary of the Air Force should direct the Under Secretary of the Air Force, in his capacity as the Chief Management Officer, to consider and make any necessary adjustments to the DEAMS cost estimate after addressing our prior recommendation to adopt scheduling best practices.
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