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His career in film and theater spanned many years and covered many roles, and fellow actors quickly took to social media platforms to react to news of his death.
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Joke About Child Murder Remains in 'This Is 40'
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December 20, 2012, Thursday
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The Breakfast Meeting: Clouds Over the Sun, and Can TV Replace 'Flix'
Also, trying to bring the body of Marie Colvin home, ho-hum numbers for Oscars and more online distress over Angelina Jolie.
February 28, 2012, Tuesday
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February 22, 2012, Wednesday
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January 24, 2012, Tuesday
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January 23, 2012, Monday
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Albert Brooks talks about the lengths he went to to understand his violent character in "Drive."
January 11, 2012, Wednesday
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Brad Pitt's funny acceptance speech was among the highlights of the New York Film Critics Circle dinner.
January 10, 2012, Tuesday
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January 9, 2012, Monday
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Re: DISCUSSION - Eurasia/Central Asia/Russia/Afghanistan/Pakistan/US - Notes on Northern Distribution Network as viable supply alternative to Afghanistan
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Compiled initial report on the logistical capacity of the Northern
Distribution Network (NDN) as a potential comprehensive alternative to
the Pakistan supply route to Afghanistan:
(NDN graphic)
50% of all non-lethal supplies go through the NDN.
60% of all fuel comes through the NDN.
75% is objective of all non-lethal supplies by the end of the year
through NDN.
20% Airlifted into the region (including lethal supplies).
~ 30% of supplies still come through Pakistan.
400 - 1000 dollars a gallon depending on FOB. I am guessing this is the
per gallon cost of transport?
2-3 times more costly through NDN than through Pakistan.
Major Infrastructure issues through Uzbekistan.
NDN does not pass through Turkmenistan.
Approximately 60 days through NDN. (air+rail?)
Military adopting fuel conservation rules/austerity.
As of April 2010, 20 day delay at Uzbek-Afghan border. (why?)
Some European states transport their goods across Iran.
Asian Development Bank (ADP) extending $100 million to upgrade a key
railway in Uzbekistan (which railway and what areas does this railway go
through) and construct 255 kilometers of rail in Afghanistan (completed
by 2016). any idea what regions this rail will cover?
Turkmenistan- Stuff going through but not certain of type/content.
Same rail gauge throughout.
[President Barack Obama and Uzbekistan's President Islam Karimov
discussed expanding U.S. use of the central Asian country as a route to
supply troops in Afghanistan, a U.S. official said on Thursday, amid
growing concern about the viability of Pakistan as a transit route.]
["We're going to probably replace 50 percent of what we ship into
Afghanistan from Pakistan, will go through the northern route,
Uzbekistan," Senator Lindsey Graham, who is on the committee, told
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American Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce [ Americans aim to transport 100
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year round option? Port capacity in Georgia and Kazakhstan/Turkmenistan?
- When does decreasing demand equal the increasing supply coming from
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Review of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Although it costs more than its peers, a combination of excellent driving dynamics, numerous safety and luxury features and high style make the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class one of our favorites.
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Sleek and dignified design inside and out, pleasing blend of ride and handling, powerful V8 engines, sophisticated safety features, all-wheel drive available on both sedans and wagons.
More expensive than competitors, confusing control layout, electronically controlled brakes lack progressive feel.
What's New for 2007
Most of the changes to the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class relate to engine upgrades. Last year's E500 model is gone, and in its place is the 382-horsepower E550. Mercedes' AMG division has also renamed last year's E55 AMG as the E63 AMG in light of its more powerful 507-hp V8 engine. Additionally, there's an improved version of the diesel-fueled E320; called Bluetec, it promises reduced tailpipe emissions. Rounding out the changes are updated front-end styling, the addition of the PreSafe anticipatory safety system (from the S-Class), improved adaptive lighting, a new sport package and a few extra standard features that were previously optional.Read full review of the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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What's New for 2007
Most of the changes to the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class relate to engine upgrades. Last year's E500 model is gone, and in its place is the 382-horsepower E550. Mercedes' AMG division has also renamed last year's E55 AMG as the E63 AMG in light of its more powerful 507-hp V8 engine. Additionally, there's an improved version of the diesel-fueled E320; called Bluetec, it promises reduced tailpipe emissions. Rounding out the changes are updated front-end styling, the addition of the PreSafe anticipatory safety system (from the S-Class), improved adaptive lighting, a new sport package and a few extra standard features that were previously optional.
For more than 20 years, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been one of the most successful and popular midsize luxury sedans. For many North American consumers, it represents the ideal middle ground between what could be seen as the plebian C-Class and the overly visible and expensive S-Class. Indeed, the current E-Class, which was last redesigned in 2003, has found about a million buyers worldwide. Such popularity in an increasingly arduous world market also makes it one of those rare cars that seems to be valued as much by those who purchase it as by the company profiting from its sale.
For the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, a number of changes have been made to keep it fully competitive. Last year's E500 has been replaced by the new E550. Featuring the new 32-valve, 5.5-liter V8 from the redesigned S-Class, the E550 makes 382 hp, which is a considerable 80 hp more than the E500's output. It's connected to a new seven-speed automatic transmission. The E55 AMG performance model, meanwhile, has stepped aside for the E63 AMG. The E63 features an all-new 6.3-liter 507-hp V8 developed specifically by AMG engineers. Impressively, this power comes about without the help of supercharging or turbocharging.
For those interested more in fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz will be offering an improved version of the diesel-fueled E320 later in the year. Now called the E320 Bluetec (instead of CDI), this model has an all-new V6 in lieu of the previous inline six-cylinder. Though power output and fuel economy are similar, the Bluetec engine takes advantage of the U.S. government's new low-sulfur diesel fuel requirement. New technologies allow the 2007 E320 to produce fewer tailpipe emissions. In spite of those efforts, however, the E320 Bluetec is still a "45-state" car, meaning it didn't pass the very stringent emissions tests required in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New York and California.
The E-Class is not without fault. For one, it's expensive -- not S-Class expensive, but still dear, especially when compared to competitors from Japan. Nor can it match the handling athleticism of its chief rival, the BMW 5 Series. All told, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a dramatically appealing luxury car and maintains its position as one of the most capable, most luxurious and safest vehicles on the road.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available as a midsize luxury sedan or wagon. Available trim levels include the E350 (sedan and wagon), E550 (sedan only) and E63 AMG (sedan and wagon). On the entry-level E350 you'll find standard luxury features such as a sunroof, a power liftgate (wagons only), dual-zone automatic climate control, leather seating, 10-way power front seats, memory settings for three different drivers, interior wood trim and the COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data) interface. Also standard is a Harman Kardon surround-sound audio system with an in-dash six-disc CD changer and an auxiliary jack input.
The optional P1 package for the E350 adds heated front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, a navigation system and satellite radio. The P2 package has these features plus bi-xenon adaptive headlights and Keyless Go. A no-cost Sport package features a sport suspension and 18-inch wheels. Stand-alone options include premium leather upholstery, a panorama sunroof, an electronic trunk closer and park assist. The E550 is similar but has an Airmatic adaptive suspension, four-zone automatic climate control, premium leather upholstery and optional ventilated front seats. The flagship Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG has special exterior styling and interior trim, sport seats, upgraded brakes and a sport-tuned Airmatic suspension. It's also the only model eligible for Distronic adaptive cruise control.
Powertrains and Performance
The Mercedes E350 has a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. The E550 features a 5.5-liter V8 capable of 382 hp and 391 lb-ft of torque. Both models send their power to the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive versions, called 4Matic, are also available for those models -- they have five-speed automatics. The top-line E63 AMG has a 6.3-liter V8 developing 507 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque and an AMG-tuned seven-speed automatic that routes all that torque to the rear wheels. Acceleration from either V8 model is exemplary; in testing, we found that the E550 hit 60 mph in 5.2 seconds. Expect about a second less for the E63 AMG.
All E-Class models come with stability control, antilock brakes with brake assist, front and rear side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and the TeleAid emergency system. A new feature for '07 is PreSafe; if the system anticipates an imminent crash, it automatically takes measures to better secure occupants. Whiplash-reducing front head restraints are also new this year. In government crash tests, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan earned four stars (out of five) for frontal impacts and a perfect five stars for side impacts. In IIHS frontal offset crash testing, the midsize Benz earned the top rating of "Good."
Interior Design and Special Features
The five-passenger E-Class sedan provides an airy two-tone cabin, where supple leather seats and coordinating soft-touch surfaces are complemented by wood inlays, chrome accents and gathered sections of leather on the door panels. The attractive analog instrumentation is generally easy to read, but functions associated with the COMAND system take awhile to figure out. Rear-seat room is adequate for two adults. The wagon, a frequent top pick in our Editors Most Wanted awards, has a rear-facing, two-passenger third-row seat. Fold it and the 60/40-split second-row seat down and you'll have 69 cubic feet of cargo room available.
Driving Impressions
While certainly adequate in terms of handling performance, the 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class isn't a willing partner like a 5 Series can be. Pushed hard, the E-Class displays noticeable body roll, and the brake pedal's soft feel doesn't inspire confidence. That the car is better used for cruising city streets and highways probably doesn't come as much of a surprise. For going in a straight line, the new powertrains (new V6 last year, new V8s this year, new seven-speed transmissions) provide the E-Class with impressive amounts of power and refinement. The E550 and E63 can dust off most sports cars, while the E350 delivers acceptable acceleration and decent fuel economy.
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"Most parents love to be involved with their elementary student, but as they get older the participation becomes less and less," said MNHHS Youth Services Center Coordinator Randall Campbell. "We here at North Hopkins believe that our students could benefit from that support system. We want to remind our community that this is still a family school and a community school. We want people to be involved and committed to seeing our students succeed."
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Columbia, SC (September 14, 2012) --- South Carolina Department of Revenue investigators today arrested a Myrtle Beach man on a tax charge.
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Akaneiro beta extended through January 22
Akaneiro will remain in open beta until January 22, Spicy Horse has informed us. The developer hopes to continue tweaking the RPG's gameplay in response to feedback, as its Kickstarter and Greenlight campaigns are likely to bring in waves of new testers. Akaneiro is a free-to-play and cross-platform Diabloesque inspired by Japanese myths and Red […]1
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Akaneiro: Demon Hunters, the latest from Spicy Horse, is now in open beta.1
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Akaneiro is finished and free-to-play, so Spicy Horse founder American McGee has had to explain why he wants you to give him some money.2
Spicy Horse takes to Kickstarter for Akaneiro: Demon Hunters, clarifies business model
American McGee's Spicy Horse has launched its Kickstarter for Akaneiro: Demon Hunters – the developer's take on the story of Red Riding Hood.1
Akaneiro free-to-play plans shelved in favour of cover charge
Akaneiro, the latest from American McGee's Spicy Horse, will buck industry trend by abandoning free-to-play for a more traditional business model.5
American McGee: traditional publishing model "deserves to die"
American McGee believes the traditional triple-A publishing model limits innovation, is anti-consumerist, and favours publishers and console manufacturers to the exclusion of other parties.16
Spicy Horse's Big Head Bash now live in all browsers
Big Head Bash, the latest release from American McGee's Spicy Horse studio, has exited beta to officially debut.0
Akaneiro: Demon Hunter - video shows gameplay for the free-to-play action RPG
Akaneiro: Demon Hunter, Spicy Horse's interpretation of Little Red Riding Hood, has a video available for viewing below.1
American McGee's Crazy Fairies: One World now available
Spicy Horse has opened the doors on its Worms-like social offering, Crazy Fairies. Check out the launch trailer for the free-to-play browser and mobile effort through the break; expect quite a lot more of this sort of thing from American McGee's studio, as they're making money much, much faster than they could in the triple-A […]0
Crazy Fairies: One World enters closed beta next week, release this year
Spicy Horse's latest effort is coming to Android, iDevice and PC some time this year with full cross-platform play.0
Spicy Horse's BigHead Bash enters into open beta
BigHead Bash, the F2P multiplayer title from Spicy Horse and American McGee, has entered into an open beta on Kongregate.0
First images of Spicy Horse's Akaneiro surface
American McGee's Spicy Horse studio has released some early alpha images of its upcoming, Red Riding Hood-inspired tale, Akaneiro.1
Spicy Horse's Jack and the Beanstalk title called Crazy Fairies
Spicy Horse co-founder American McGee has officially named the title that teased Jack and the Beanstalk-like art last week as Crazy Fairies.2
Next Spicy horse game to be fairy-tale based - first art
American McGee has teased a new game from Spicy Horse, once more based on a classic children's story.0
American McGee studio announces BigHead Bash for Facebook
Spicy Horse has announced BigHead Bash, a side-scrolling arena shooter for Facebook. A beta version of the game is currently available, and all you need to do to gain entry into it, is "Like" the game on its official Facebook page. The full version of the game, which will contain various character customization, will be […]0
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Quick Shots: Weapons of Madness and Dresses Pack DLC for Alice: Madness Returns
EA has released the costumes and weapons pack for Alice: Madness Returns, and we've posted the pretty pictures of it for you below.9
Alice: Madness Returns trailer highlights mini-games
Guess what Alice: Madness Returns has. Mushrooms? Violently disturbing imagery? Poor anger management? Yes, all of that – but also mini-games, as trailered within.0
Alice: Madness Returns launch trailer brings it
Any doubts as to whether Spicy Horse has tapped the eerie spirit of the original in Alice: Madness Returns may now be relinquished. This launch trailer is amazing.2
Quick Shots - Alice: Madness Returns screens are quite lovely
Some more shots of Alice: Madness Returns have popped up, and like the rest we've seen over the last few months, they are lovely. Not much really to say about them, really. See for yourself below. Game's out on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 June 16.3
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First images of Spicy Horse's Akaneiro surface
Spicy Horse's Jack and the Beanstalk title called Crazy Fairies
Next Spicy horse game to be fairy-tale based – first art
American McGee studio announces BigHead Bash for Facebook
Thursday Shorts – Skyrim's "stuff", name that Spicy Horse game, Kojima Tweets
Quick Shots: Weapons of Madness and Dresses Pack DLC for Alice: Madness Returns
Alice: Madness Returns trailer highlights mini-games
Alice: Madness Returns launch trailer brings it
Quick Shots – Alice: Madness Returns screens are quite lovely
Video – Alice does a bit of platforming in Madness Returns
Latest Alice trailer shows of her combat moves
Hysteria Mode screened for Alice: Madness Returns
Alice: Madness Returns – McGee on retracing Goth roots
Spicy Horse signs PopCap deal, Alice gets new video
Alice Returns on PC will include original title through EA Store, pre-orders net soundtrack
The Madness Returns in new Alice gameplay trailers
Spicy Horse banking on 3D as next step in online casual gaming
American McGee to focus on free-to-play PC titles and mobile platforms
EA confirms PSN and XBL details on original Alice title
Alice: Madness Returns to include original game
New Alice: Madness Returns shots are properly bonkers
ESRB rates Alice: Madness Returns, details combat and bad language
Alice: Madness Returns rated for the UK
Spicy Horse to return to free-to-play development
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PGHPA611 February 6, 2013 at 11:28 pm
I am very appreciative that Jim Rohr continues to be Pittsburgh's Premiere Corporate Citizen. His investment in our city has been incredible, however I am dissapointed that Pittsburgh's PNC Tower didn't hit 648′. With the incredible growth of PNC, I was hoping that more emphasis would of been placed on a height that would allowed this impressive building to jump out from the city skyline.
I feel that this was truly a missed opportunity for PNC to be a prominant fixture in our skyline.
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Great to see this. I have watched the transformation of 5th Avenue and always hoped something spectacular for this unique and pivotal site. I always hope for 10 stories taller but it's great to see. hope they give the base the attntion it deserves, being the heart of a great shopping district. Pittsburgh has a wonderful downtown.
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Old-school herringbone tweed jackets and wool suiting have been recycled to create this stylish, eco-friendly pocket good. The Vintage Tweed Card Wallet with faux leather lining has two card pockets and a central pocket for folded bills. Imported. 4" x 2.6".
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This is the first in a series of three blog posts examining the results unveiled in recently released studies on electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP).
It wasn't the fast and furious rocket launch anticipated by some, yet adoption of electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) remains steady – and climbing. Today's e-presentment represents approximately 11 percent of total bills and statements, and by 2014 EBPP is expected to increase to 22 percent of total bills and statements, according to InfoTrends' December 2010 study: "The Future of EBPP in North America."
What's fostering the upward EBPP trajectory are consumer preferences, advancing technologies, integrated solutions, multi-channel delivery methods, and mailers' need to curtail costs in the form of reducing paper and postage expenses. But that also begs the questions: What's holding EBPP back from even faster growth? And how can mailers overcome EBPP-adoption obstacles?
I'd like to examine those questions and other information presented in the InfoTrends study, beginning here with the consumer perspective. My next post will address EBPP from the mailer side. In a third post, I will discuss a separate study that calls 2016 the "tipping point" year for eBill usage.
Understanding Consumer Concerns is Key
Adoption rates differ greatly depending on demographics and also by industry. Age, region, access to technology, type of bill, and market segment all affect a consumer's attitude toward electronic adoption.
The InfoTrends study found that even though email is becoming more popular, most consumers still prefer printed mail for bill and statement presentment, citing the top benefits as:
- Easy to review,
- Provides a physical back-up, and;
- Serves as a physical reminder to pay.
But consumers also recognize the value of electronic mail being good for the environment, convenient and free. They consider top barriers to "turning off" paper bills to be archiving/backup, security concerns, and that the provider has not made it easy enough.
These consumer opinions are valuable for mailers to understand and consider when determining alternatives to incite EBPP adoption. Emerging technologies, such as Digital Postal MailSM , address consumer discomfort by replicating printed bills and statements, archiving copies in a secure environment, and providing ease of access and use. Or consider mobile solutions– from presentment and payment alerts to actually processing transactions from remote locations.
Interestingly, 41 percent of consumers who do not currently access bills and statement electronically have no plans to do so, and another 30 percent would be more apt to do so if they were offered an ongoing discount.
How Consumers Use Electronic Options
On average, Internet-connected consumers pay 60 percent of their monthly bills electronically. Consumers who do opt for EBPP most often access their electronic bills at the biller's website ("biller direct"), followed second by an email link that takes consumers directly to their document. A bank's bill-pay website is the third most common location for consumers to access their electronic bills.
The bank's bill-pay website is used most often by consumers to aggregate multiple bills (consolidator model), followed by Quicken® and MyCheckFree® (and also reflect the consolidator sites consumers are most familiar with).
Give the People What They Want
Breaking down the barriers to EBPP is really about offering choices and targeting your options to meet the needs of consumers.
I've always said the key is to provide EBPP as a delivery option; that some will always want paper and some will opt for electronic, and others still may want a combination of the two. What's vital is to be able to progress with EBPP as it grows among consumers who are becoming more digitally attuned – and to keep up with advancing technologies and multi-channel delivery options as they become available.
EBPP isn't just a matter of when, it's also a matter of how. And as consumers pick and choose and continue their digital journey, mailers have to ask themselves what they are doing to grow electronic adoption.
What are you doing to grow electronic adoption? Please feel free to comment below.
Next post: What mailers say about the future of EBPP and recommendations for growth.


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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Occupy Grand Junction activists will celebrate May Day, and the return of spring May 1 at Lincoln Park.
After an afternoon of music and speakers on a range of topics affecting the "99 percenters," the day will culminate with dancing around a May Pole decorated with ribbons - an ancient tradition to celebrate spring still observed in parts of Europe.
Organizers are also calling for a strike May 1, in solidarity with the national Occupy movement that day. It's partly to recognize the labor movement of the early 1900s that brought about a 40-hour work week, workplace safety measures, and the end to child labor.
The May Pole dance is scheduled for 5 p.m. for those who'd like to attend but prefer not to take the day off from work, organizer Eric Niederkruger said.
"It's a spring awakening, and ideally a kick-off to a summer of different actions people will take, culminating in a July 4 march on Washington with representatives from every congressional district there," he said.
Live music scheduled that day, starting at noon, will include a range of genres including heavy metal, singer-songwriter acoustic and conscious hip hop - a variety meant to reflect the broad, diverse group of people that make up the 99 percent, Niederkruger said.
Niederkruger said he knows that many people will not be familiar with the idea, or have the ability to strike for a day to make a point. He encourages the public to participate however they can.
"Many realize there is something really wrong in the country," Niederkruger said. "The rich are getting richer. The poor are getting poorer. The middle class is being stretched to nothing."
Both the Grand Junction police and the city parks department have been very helpful in allowing the event, and "we appreciate that," he said.


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Be positive, patient and persistent.
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The hardest tests in life is the patience to wait for the right moment.
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Is thunderstruck really a good use of points? It seems to be limited to a few lower priority or longer CD abilities?
An introduction into WarTanking (no longer updated as I've retired from WoW - the concepts will still be mostly accurate but the numbers no longer will be.) - http://www.tankspot.com/showthread.p...101-The-Primer
I've been playing the last fortnight or so without gag order and to be honest I'm not missing it. Thinking about it, there are only two instances (BRC and VP) where I would use the silencing that comes with the points. However, I am able to just as easily LoS the targets.
On the subject of Devastate vs Imp. Revenge. My problem is that by not using revenge I may as well only have 2 prime glyphs slots - SS & Dev fill two and rev (uselessly) filling the last.
I'll prob end up running two specs, one for aoe with piercing howl and imp revenge and another with impending victory and 3/3 deep wounds.
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Personally for Raids this is what I run:
In raids I have no need for B&T, Gag Order, Safeguard, and I just switched out Thunderstruck for Impending Victory(Very nice heal, over extra DPS thats not needed).
This build gives me ALL I need for Boss tanking and honestly I run this spec for 5-mans and I do not seem to miss all the AoE stuff. My offspec(I don't DPS) is the same BUT I use Thunderstruck for the little added DPS over Impending Victory BUT thats the only changes.
Well I only have one tank spec. I need to have a dps-spec because there are 1 tank encounters and my co-tank has a heal spec and no other gear, anyway.
There is no way, I would drop T&B and Thunderstruck out of my raid spec. That's because there are all this multi-mob encounters, where stuff has to die quite fast (or at least one has to have tight threat on them). Warriors are very good there. It's one of our strengthes at the moment. So I definitly skill for it. Sure the single target tps and dps may be a little bit lower, but tps is high enough and nobody complains about the dps, anyway.
The combination of T&B and Thunderstruck is much more usefull for all this multi-mob stuff than Deep Wounds. It's not about numbers, it's about control. With T&B I can controll that al mobs get a dot. And with Thunderstruck I can control a quite big initial hit on all of them.
Where do you need that huge initial hit? Even on Maloriak HC (Dark Phase), Nefarian or Al Akir aggro snap is good enough thanks to BnT's initial rend tick on application. And i really don't want to stun the adds on neither of those encounters right at the beginning due to mechanics/positioning. I prefer a talent that helps me on every encounter.
Instead of IV i went with BnT, it's my allrounder specc.
And now I miss the old Inner Rage... because it was "Passive" for me before. Not that I think it should be a macro intensive mechanic, I just wish they had come up with a passive solution
How do you mean it was passive for you before?
Passive as in: most of warrior tanks had lots of rage and you were able to keep Inner Rage buff up a lot (90% on some fights). Now that's gone. Not the end of the world, but it was a nice thing.
Weird. I find myself using it more now. I think there's something psychologically demotivating about the old model. "Click this button to make yourself waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more expensive for a teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeensy bit of extra damage."
I had it macroed into SS, Rev and Dev, cancels in SHouts, Shield bash and spell reflect. "way more expensive" is a relative term, And on most fights 50% extra cost was not something that broke the bank.
What was nice about the setup was that you could rage starve yourself, cancel IR, and start up again without droppingn a beat.
Well, it makes sense to redesign an ability that is so awkward that Warriors have to make a ton of extra macros just to exploit funny buff-canceling behavior.
(Not that I think the current version is all that great either.)
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It's not great but it's easier to manually control and spam if you so choose at the same time. If you need to start revving up on rage again you just stop casting HS (which you'd do anyway) and you can macro it to something like shield block which has a similar cooldown timer.
I don't find it easier, before it was a case of bar goes blue tap the shout keybind till something else lights up. as it cancelled old IR for me something always lit up.
I still do this. if i need rage my instinct is to shout
what i have to do now is track HS, and spam HS, in addition to tracking rage and using BS/CS for rage.
new IR even with macroing it into SB is more complicated to use, and requires me to press HS so much more.
I'd glyph to go back to old IR.
Both versions of Inner Rage are bad for different reasons. The previous version was a mechanical nightmare. Most casual players had zero idea how to use it without it totally screwing them over. Having to make tons of macros just to control it as a passive increase to certain abilities was kinda a broken and silly concept.
However, the current version is poor in regard to having to manage Heroic Strike on a 1.5s cooldown off the GCD. Having to spam two buttons every GCD is a bit crazy. When Heroic Strike is up it effectively bypasses the long-standing "1.0s rule" in regard to maximum actions per second, and spikes down to 0.75s with 2 abilities every 1.5s. I'm really not sure this is a good thing for a class who has a resource that is not time-based. (At least the 1.0s GCDs on Energy classes are limited by a set energy gain per second and often become energy-capped more than GCD-capped.)
The new Inner Rage makes me wonder how the current system is at all better than the on-next-swing mechanic of Heroic Strike pre-Cataclysm.
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One point in which the redesigned Inner Rage overtakes the old version, is the option to "prime" it sort of speak.
With the old IR you had to have a vast ammount rage inorder to use it, simply because it increased the rage cost of _every_ skill we used. With the new design, you can activate it when you got a feeling that alot of rage will be comming your way, without hurting your rage expenses. If that rage didn't come - avoidance streak, phase transitions etc. - you didn't lose anything.
I find myself using it alot on various encounters now, simply because it doesn't come with any negative impacts anymore.
As Prot the old one didn't have negative side either. Avoidance streaks are no where near as prevalent since we have about half as much avoidance, and since we have maybe triple the block, and earn triple the rage from blocking as we used to, Rage once combat is begun tend to be a non issue. I'm spending alot more time Rage capped and HSing more often, and pulling less TPS. I'd rather go back to wrath mechanics than this.
I don't get why Blizzard doesn't either give us prot talent or a glyph to make IR work like it used too.
The full rage bar problem got even bigger with the latest patch for me. For infinite rage situations I could stay inside of IR as long as I wanted to and could burn additional rage all the time.
A normal 6s-rotation with 2 HS costs 20+5+15+15+30+30 = 115. 115*1.5= 192.5. (Ok one does not do a normal rotation all the time, but other ability costs are in a comparable range). Now one has 20+5+15+15+(4*30)=175. So even while IR is up, one can burn less rage with it, and more rage is probably wasted. (I've got over 100 rage with IR up and HS on GCD this week multiple times even on normal modes in 10man.)
But the new IR can only be up half of the time. You cannot chain-cast it. So if you get big hits over a long time (as tanking a boss for 15m), half the time you don't have access to any additional burning. There WILL be rage lost during this time in this cases.
So if we cannot use it half of the time AND it brings back the one thing blizz definitly wanted to change for prot warriors for the other half, I don't see any of blizz design ideas met for IR. It is not a valid tool for rage burning when the warrior get's a lucky streak and it contradicts the no-HS-spam-anymore-idea.


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Bollywood celebrities took to twitter to wish their fans a very 'Happy and Prosperous Diwali'. Here's what the celebrities tweeted: Amitabh Bachchan: Many thank you's first for all those that send me their wishes for Deepawali... may there be prosperity, & the brightness of
Sridevi slaps a legal notice on filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma over the title of his new film, 'Sridevi' which is based on teenage desire. The poster looks vulgar where a teenage looking into the private parts of a housewife. Controversy favourite child RGV refused to change the title of the film desp