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Asheron's Call and its sequel, Turbine's long standing and well regarded MMORPGs, are being re-invigorated in Europe with the announcement of two 'expanded' releases, which are being published and distributed by Codemasters.
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Asheron's Call 2: Legions is an extensive update to the sequel, which invites you to explore the once-mighty magical Empyrean race offering a massive new continent to explore and of course the obligatory ominous new evil which "threatens to consume the entire world and everything within". Back to business as normal in the MMORPG world then.
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Well... Now I'm REALLY hoping for a Flying fist He-man to be the next variant. That way they can add in the new wrist... and STILL give us a he-man that can be mix-and-matched to get the 'perfect' one.
I WOULD have said Snake armor for the next one.... but there's too much there, I'm sure there will be 'sculpting' on THAT figure
But if we need a legit variant to get a new wrist... let's go with the most 'basic' looking one we can!!!
The Blonde Teela (Battleground and Alcala Teela) Thread
MegaGearMax's 200X/MYP Screen Grabs
Sagitar 200X Prince Adam 200X Sorceress Evilseed (MYP)
My Feedback Rating Thread http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/...43#post2936643
My Ebay ratings http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP...k&myworld=true
My Custom MOTUC's http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/album.php?u=36694
With the limited slots MOTUC is getting going forward I personally wouldn't be fussed about getting a He-Man 2.0.
Well hopefully we'll get two different NA Skeletor's so that will even out the HM/Skel ratio a little but I don't think it really necessary to keep them even.
I really hope we can get that NA HM 2nd head and armor included.
Hopefully we'll be able to get Jitsu and Clamp Champ's belts and Ratlors armour with a future figure.
Go Kittrina!
MOTUC NA Most Wanted: Darius, Kayo, Vizar, Hoove, Lizorr
Trade my Red Stone He-Ro Staff for a Green one
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I find it amazing how FEW Skeletor variants I like... I actually had a couple of He-men when I was a kid... but I always had the 'real' skeletor. Something about those 'extra' armors ... just didn't work for me.
I never LIKED my Battle armor or Thunderpunch... but I DID have them. If they didn't make ANY more Skeletor variants I'd be happy
Please do this. Those would look neat on NA He-Man. And He-Bro needs his gold chest armor.gold armor sword and shield for he-man
when you get to the next weapons pak, would you please include he-man's classic original armor in gold with red cross symbol same colours as na he-mans plus the classic sword of he with gold hilt and trans-green blade and a trans-green classic shield. i think that would be so cool
Anything is possible but no plans right now.
Nice! I didn't even think that NA He-Man might come with a sheath. A sheath on top of the fact that his wrist is articulated for "I have the power" pose. This may be may favorite He-Man variant in the line…if his quality turns out good.NA He-Man sword sheath
I noticed the two blue "holes" in the back of He-Mans armor. Is there supposed to be a sheath for his sword in that place? Since the figure is still in a very early stage of development, was the sheath just not finished yet?
If you didn´t plan for him to have a sheath for his sword, would you please reconsider that decission?
Yes, the sword holder was not finished in time for NYCC but will be included.
"There's only one Master of the Universe and it's He-Man." - Stephen Colbert
"The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing." - Blaise Pascal
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MegaGearMax's 200X/MYP Screen Grabs
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I think a He-Man 2.0 would be a wasteful slot. If we make it to 2016 or 2017, it might be a good idea, but now, doesn't make good sense to me. How much can he be improved upon? Maybe I'm not seeing the potential. I'd rather have a 3rd rate Filmation character than a He-Man re-do.
But, if they do another He-Man variant, which is taking a slot anyways, then they should use the BP She-Ra theory and make him swappable to become the Ultimate He-Man, with the Bow wrists.
He can be improved numerous ways like the wrist articulation changed for the iconic pose, a Filmation accurate Power Sword could be included along with a proper Filmation accurate sword sheath to attach to his harness, a more filmation styled head like some fans want or a different head with a different expression are just a few ways that he can be improved upon.
More POP in 2013! Yes!!!!!!!!
Wouldn't it be nice to get a vintage core member of the GR like Castaspella and a Filmation POP character like Madame Razz as the SDCC exclusive?!!
20 Most needed characters before MOTUC ends...
Heroic: King Miro / Hawke / Dakon / Delora
Evil: Evilseed / Lodar
POP: King Micah / General Sunder/ Twiggets 3 pack
Horde: Vultak / Hunga / Prahvus
POG: Veena
SnakeMen: Sssqueeze
Rock People: Granita
NA: Darius / Sebrian / Crita
The Blonde Teela (Battleground and Alcala Teela) Thread
MegaGearMax's 200X/MYP Screen Grabs
Sagitar 200X Prince Adam 200X Sorceress Evilseed (MYP)
Just off the top of my head, I'd like to get one with the new ankle boots, tighter knees, and the new wrist.
I'd STILL like to see it more as a bubble power thing, where you can mix and match than just sticking He-man in a monthly slot.
Then again... THIS. There are a lot of characters these last two years I skipped because of no interest. Now I'm suckered into a sub, I'm afraid of what's coming this year >.<
As long as the re-do is done in an appealing way I'd be all over it. Heck they could make him a "Mix and Match" He-Man (like BP She-Ra). Maybe kill 2 alternate looks in one Figure (Filmation and 200X)
Besides I'd take a He-Man who can hold his sword aloft over Squinch, Star Child, the Twiggets or General Tataran.
FINALLY!! GLIMMER IS IN MY SHELF!! Now I need a Crita!! Crita is to Mara what Evil Lyn is to Teela. If we ARE getting Mara, then we NEED Crita.
The comment TG made about why getting to a He-Man 2.0 is unlikely so they can focus on getting out new characters gave me a thrill The fact that he actually said, "We will likly have very limited slots in 2014 due to the low sell in of the 2013 line. Dedicating a slot to a new He-Man with new arm articulation or a new head or something will take away a slot from an all new character like a POP Great Rebelllion fig, or a Snake Man or a missing MIA Master figure like Extendar or Rokkon or something." The fact he referenced Extendar and Rokkon (2 of my biggest wants--besides Dragstor) gives me hope we will see both of these guys before the line ends (which I still think this line has a few years left in it--even if the sub goes away). I know he is just using examples, but like someone posted one time--it seems like he drops hints (either intentionally or not) of characters coming down the pike that he may be working on at that time and are in the forefront of his mind
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"A knight is sworn to valor. His heart knows only virtue. His blade defends the helpless. His word speaks only truth. His wrath undoes the wicked."
Is that bare feet He-Man? There obviously is desire for these He-Man figures, I am impressed He-Man still holds that sway. I just would rather have new characters than re-dos and most variants. It would be a shame in my mind if we missed out on Melaktha, Twistoid, or a Castle Grayskull Robot because we needed a 2.0 or variant that seems could be easily achieved by a bit of customization ourselves.
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MegaGearMax's 200X/MYP Screen Grabs
Sagitar 200X Prince Adam 200X Sorceress Evilseed (MYP)
I've said it before and I'll say it again (and again and again and again until we get one), I want a Filmation He-Man more than anything else in this line.
My feedback: http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/...=125066&page=2
Awesome Traders List: http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/...d.php?t=135253
The Cradle Will Rock As I'm Drivin' Down Highway 40 In My Big Ol' Pick Up Truck.
Is it just me, or did TG's latest answer to MegaGearMax's question treat MGM as though he is a complete idiot?
My seller/trader/buyer feedback:
MOTUC Most Wanted: 1) Stridor 2) Night Stalker 3) Roton 4) Dragstor 5) Saurod 6) Karg 7) Lodar 8) Mask of Power Demons 9) TC Skeletor 10) FF He-Man 11) Talon Fighter/Point Dread 12) Road Ripper 13) Lord Masque 14) Filmation Teela


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I love buying and reading magazines, especially those women's mags you see near the supermarket check-outs. I buy from one to three a week. Once in a while I spot a good recipe, or inspiring article or decorating idea I can use, but for the most part, the magazines end up in a pile. I used to bring the magazines to work, and the other ladies enjoyed them. But I quit last July and I don't want to drive back there, it's 40 miles and gas is too expensive. A relative was recently hospitalized for a few days, and I went to visit. There was a lobby in the hospital for visitors and a few old bedraggled magazines on a table. Well, I went home, gathered up all my old mags, then dropped them off in this lobby. I imagine they delighted the visitors and maybe even a few were brought up to the patient rooms. This hospital is about a ten minute drive from my home. I plan to bring my mags over everty time I get a pile. |
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That is a great way to use magazines! I'm another magazine-a-holic and for awhile had a pretty good rotation system going, mostly with my MIL. We would trade magazines with each other after we'd read our own subscription issues, then I kept them for my sister, and finally I'd take them in to work. Then...I went nuts with a discount service and now I'm getting SOOOOO many magazines I can't keep the flow going. My MIL doesn't like some of my newer ones (mostly home decorating), and I don't see my sister for weeks at a time, and the last straw was we had a fire at work so the lounge room has been closed for almost a year! I was getting the dreaded pile of magazines next to the basket, which would get extremely tall before being culled. So now I cringe to admit, I am tossing some magazines after I read them. And Jannie, while I"m here let me give you the tip about a discount magazine site. I've linked to it below and it's wonderful! The rate is $29.95 for 5 subscriptions. Yep, basically that is a year's worth for six bucks or fifty cents an issue. They have tons of titles and I've used them several times, no problems. It takes a bit of time for the subscriptions to activate but once they do, everything comes just as if you'd bought it full price at the supermarket. If you are buying them frequently off the rack you will probably save tons. Unless you like to be impetuous and treat yourself, in which case never mind :). |
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An afterthought - Be sure to remove the address label before taking the magazines anywhere. Carol |
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Just because something is cheap, doesn't mean you have to buy it! LOL Somehow we ended up with several magazine subscriptions this past year, and all have been cancelled. Throw the magazines guilt-free in the paper recycling and be done with them. Or, if you belong to a gym, you can always leave them there. Ours has a magazine rack so you can read on the treadmill. |
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Based on original 1930s designs, the Ivanhoe® Sinclair Draftsman Porcelain Pendant follows a simple industrial style that offers timeless appeal. American made with a baked-on porcelain enamel finish, the Draftsman is a cord hung pendant that will look right at home in the kitchen, dining room, or home office.
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May 20th 2010 6:07PM I've been using IceHUD for a year now and love it on all my toons. For me, the most useful module is the Threat Bar. Before IceHUD, when dpsing, I could never keep an eye on Omen and manage my rotation well. Putting the threat bar up on IceHUD is a perfect way to see what % of a mob's threat I have and tailor my dmg output accordingly. Coupled with the aural warning from Omen it's been much easier for me to manage my threat.
Female worgen models and animations datamined {WoW}
May 8th 2010 10:26PM Lol xccv. Well, if you're gonna be retentive, shaman is derived from šamān (as noted by SaintStryfe), so if you think that language doesn't/shouldn't change over time with usage, we should use that spelling and pronunciation.


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I live in Arizona, so there's no chance of attending, but I'm awfully jealous of those who get to go. Make sure you guys post details.
Glad they're doing it again-
Posted 26 August 2011 - 08:12 AM
Posted 28 August 2011 - 09:03 AM
If they keep doing it, I might get to go one year.
Posted 30 August 2011 - 04:18 AM
I live in Canada and I'm going.
Posted 12 September 2011 - 04:16 AM
Would love to make this. I'm the best man in a wedding that weekend unfortunately.
Posted 13 September 2011 - 03:17 AM
I went last year and had a blast. I'm planning on driving up again this year for it, although not until Saturday.
Posted 20 September 2011 - 11:29 AM
It's maybe a long LONG fetch, but here we go: Is there someone from Quebec city or Montreal that will make the drive to the convention? I don't have my own car to drive there and no friends as fan as me who would like to see that lol. I don't mind to pay the gaz/hotel part if it is an issue.


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It wasn't a great week to be a U.S. hockey fan.
The men's team lost, 1-0, to Canada on Friday, and the women's team came within minutes of winning gold -- also losing to Canada -- earlier in the week.
I looked at the men's loss in depth in Part 1 (see story). In Part II, I get back to the women.
Team USA appeared to have the gold medal all locked up with a 2-0 lead in the waning minutes of the third period.
The women caved in the final 3:26 of regulation where we saw a momentum shift of epic proportions by Canada and its former gold-medal heroine of past, Marie-Philip Poulin, who will haunt the dreams of Americans for four more years, as she did in 2010 at Vancouver.
The U.S.'s loss wasn't entirely laid at the hands of the officials -- they were brutal -- but the refs left quite a bit to be desired.
It's the Olympics, and you expect quality officiating but was present was both inferior and an embarrassment to the IOC, not that the IOC cares.
Turns out, that game became the most-stream event in the history of NBC Sports Digital, excluding Super Bowl XLVI before Friday's men's game.
How many people watched? About 1.2 million unique users.
By the way, the Canadian women left a handwritten message to the men, essentially saying the girls paved the road for their own gold and now it was the men's turn to deliver, which the mean did.
Here's your take on the U.S women's loss to Canada:
@bruce_arthur @tpanotchCSN Yeah you're right, it's not any consolation.
— Joe Kelly (@Northside_Joe) February 20, 2014
A: Here's the thing: You win the gold medal. The silver medal is the consolation for losing, and it's the one medal no one wants to win.
@tpanotchCSN US blew this plain and simple. Had chances early in OT. Tying goal was terrible play by the goalie. Still, credit to Canada.
— Paula Wolf (@pywolf) February 20, 2014
A: Team USA pressured and went to a trap, but they did not pursue the puck. They did not attempt any offense on Canada. They went into a protective shell and it bit them.
@tpanotchCSN too bad the ref had to call the makeup penalty which led to 3 on 3
— W F (@WDF0001) February 20, 2014
A: Exactly - a travesty in overtime. And what if that puck doesn't hit the left post?
@tpanotchCSN I think they got too conservative at the end of regulation
— Hugh McKillop (@OnTheRun_HM) February 20, 2014
A: Even the most ardent USA supporters would not argue that point.
@bruce_arthur @tpanotchCSN That was a choke job of epic proportion
— Jason Dello Buono (@jaybirds95) February 20, 2014
A: Don't agree - USA's tactics cost them dearly. And they began OT with three legit scoring chances to end it right there and couldn't do it.
@tpanotchCSN I feel sick and I am not on the team!!
— Livia Giorgi (@Livvie1684) February 20, 2014
A: I literally had pains in my stomach after the third period. I felt awful for them. Watching the medal ceremony was hard to take. If you never get another chance to win the gold, you will remember those final minutes for the rest of your life and it will ruin so many other things. The pain of losing like that won't go away. Ask Baggio about losing a shootout to Brazil and hitting the post.


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More important than power is KAPOWER.
The mystical Lovecraftian beast living just below the surface of baseball, its fearsome geometry too terrifying to be looked upon by man lest he is driven insane by a mere glimpse of its unfathomable intangibles but manifesting, always manifesting, in chicken wings and beers, it tentacles reaching, always reaching, upwards to pull any wayward team into its unthinkable grasp.
KAPOWER, yatches. The most ratchet of The Baseball Gods.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Having now won the mandatory twenty-five games, some of these against real teams, the Dodgers secured themselves a playoff spot and forestalled a move back to Brooklyn.
Texas Rangers: Pleased with the ongoing party-pooping of Josh Hamilton, Jesus has given him much to celebrate to test his will. Sweet, sadistic Jesus.
Baltimore Orioles: The Orioles great season was revealed as a ruse by Satan when they mortgaged their soul to His Evil Majesty's local representative, Adam Jones, with a contract signed in blood on the centerfield wall of picturesque Camden Yards.
Tampa Bay Rays: A brief panic in Tampa caused by Maddon misplacing his calculator was calmed when he and Zobrist broke into the abandoned wreckage of the American space program and gained access to top of the line, 1980s NASA equipment.
Washington Nationals: By using a new payment plan, this team has been able to split each run into quarters then split them over four games. With their pitching, this has been enough to gain a winning record.
Cincinnati Reds: This team has taken its fans on a rollercoaster. Not in Cincinnati, however. Cincinnati has no rollercoasters.
Chicago White Sox: Just for jokes, the White Sox switched uniforms with the Cubs during inter-league play and were surprised to discover that they swept themselves.
Miami Marlins: Aside from manager, Ozzie Guilin continuing to run into controversy with Miami locals, this time by pointing out that a certain former German chancellor was a vegetarian, the Marlins have been successful by leaning heavily on the brittle frame of Austin Kearns.
New York Mets: Should just be happy I included them.
Cleveland: Chris Perez's complaints about a lazy, poverty stricken fanbase or as he termed it "listless drunken paupers" went unheard by fans who can no longer afford hydro, Internet or newspapers.
San Francisco Giants: The Giants have surprised and disappointed Major League Baseball by stealing bases, which they have sold for a total of six runs over their last fourteen games.
St Louis Cardinals: I prefer to call it a differently-abled list. And these abilities are very different than the ones required to play professional baseball.
Atlanta Braves: Tim Hudson, Chipper Jones, this team is a 1000 years young today.
New York Yankees: Using parts procured from the corpse of Michael Pineda and Mariano, the Yankees reanimated Andy Pettitte, who promptly threw a girl into a pond.
Toronto Blue Jays: Brett Lawrie shocked the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame when he flipped over a table and threw a water cooler during his induction ceremony. Outraged umpires responded by shrinking the batter's box and hiding the bases.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Albert Pujols has left the team to do a one man show at various playhouses in southern California. "Young At Heart" purports to explain his side of the story. Attendance and critical reception has been uneven at best. Mike Trout liked it.
Philadelphia Phillies: Charlie Manuel continues to look young by surrounding himself with older players.
Boston Red Sox: With ownership threatening to ration the team's champagne supply, Boston coaches blamed the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and led a brief but unsuccessful assault against Luke Scott.
Pittsburgh Pirates: After almost being no-hit by Justin Verlander, Andrew McCutchen has been seen sitting on second base and texting his friends because "not like I'm going anywhere."
Detroit Tigers: With the city cutting streetlights in order to corral the citizens out of the forbidden zone, fans from this Mad Max like deathscape have been seen hungrily eyeing the meaty Prince Fielder.
Houston Astros: A team of grief councillors has been dispatched to Houston as someone will finally try to tell them that they will share a division with the Texas Rangers.
Oakland Athletics: The recent introduction of televisions and telescopes into the Colosseum so that fans can see the game has met with mixed reactions. As one fan explained: "It's nice to be finally see the team but disappointing that it's Oakland. And where did Coco's hair go?"
Arizona Diamondbacks: Having returned from their vision quest into the desert, a mescaline addled Diamondback team declared: "Hey, it's only baseball."
Milwaukee Brewers: Impatient fans have started to doubt the front office's story that Prince Fielder is just visiting relatives on a farm and will be back any day now.
Kansas City Royals: Garbage. More freakin' garbage.
Seattle Mariners: When the bright spot on your team is Kevin Millwood, you're the Seattle Mariners.
Colorado Rockies: The Rockies have discovered that the NL West has a basement and, what's worse, it keeps its stuffed mother in it.
Chicago Cubs: The Cub's season reached its depressing highpoint when Kerry Woods left the team.
Minnesota Twins: The team has decided that "playing baseball the right way" was a little ambitious for this year's squad and decided to concentrate on basics like showing up sober (more or less), holding the bat right end up and how to know what hand you throw with.
San Diego Padres: Playing in a park designed for pitching and defence, the Padres forgot to bring either pitchers or defenders and have instead relied on the batting prowess of a couple of ghosts they met in the attic of their friend's uncle's house.


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We've had a lot of interest lately from Wiffiti users who are looking for advanced features, more customization, and professional moderation. So, in addition to personal responses (always feel free to contact us directly), I wanted to address some of those issues here as well. Keep an eye on the blog for user questions as they come in.
Most of the LocaModa Feature posts on this blog capture the work we're doing for major agencies and brands, with massive displays and custom cross-channel integration work. But don't be put off if you're a nonprofit or smaller network looking to integrate our services! We're currently running a Self-Managed Apps Program which offers a menu of advanced features catered to smaller organizations like schools and churches.
We're also always open to feedback from smaller organizations that have found success using Wiffiti. We're always adding new features to our roadmap based on your ideas, so keep them coming. For example, after hearing that you'd like a "reveal" feature to showcase the Wiffiti background images at timed intervals, we got to work on integrating this into our custom feature set. We're also plugging away at a bundle of new options for custom photo display, coming soon to the advanced features list!


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Talking to Your Doctor About Shingles
You have a unique medical history. It is important to talk with your doctor about your personal risk factors and/or experience with shingles. You can take an active role in your care by talking openly and regularly with your doctor.
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Here are some tips that will make it easier for you to talk to your doctor:
- Bring someone else with you. It helps to have another person hear what is said and ask questions you might not have thought to ask.
- Write your questions ahead of time so you don't forget them.
- Write down the answers you get and make sure you understand what was said. Ask for information to be repeated, if necessary.
- Don't be afraid to discuss whatever is on your mind or to ask how you can obtain more information about what you are discussing. You have a right to know.
Specific Questions to Ask Your Doctor
About Shingles
- Am I contagious to others?
- What should I do to avoid passing the virus to others?
- Do I need to avoid people who are ill while I have shingles?
About Your Risk of Developing Shingles
- If I've never had chickenpox, would you recommend that I receive the chickenpox vaccine?
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I have a duck that was raised with chickens so shes always ate their food. But what kind of food is best for ducks? layer crumbles, pellets, maintence feed?? Shes over 2yrs old and has never laid an egg if that makes any difference. |
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- Posted by dannyboquet z9 So Louisiana (My Page) on Thu, Jul 28, 05 at 16:17
I don't know what is considered the best food, but the "wild" ducks in our pond eat the h@ll out of the Purina Laying Pellets. When we feed the chickens in the morning, they all come in the pen and help themselves. They can eat more and faster than the chickens. How do you get the ducks to leave and go North? They seem very content with their situation. They have little fear of us and will come quack at the door in the morning to let us know it's time to feed. We had three ducks lay and hatch around the pond and they are getting too numerous. (Good thing some predator got most of the nests and only three broods hatched.) |
My wild mallards and wood ducks will eat cracked corn to no end. |
- Posted by Robin_Maine 100 GrowingDays (My Page) on Fri, Jul 29, 05 at 8:16
Mine get either Game Bird crumbles or layer pellets. |
- Posted by plays_in_the_dirt SW Georgia/Z 8 (My Page) on Sat, Jul 30, 05 at 19:32
ours also eats cracked corn. |
We have 6 ducks and they eat crumbles or pellets (wichever the chikens are having)but they forage all day long and eat a varity of greens and weeds and grass clippings ect....We are also getting more duck eggs than we can keep up with 4 females and 2 males. SO we get 4 duck eggs a day and all of them are double yolkers(Why?)...anyway they just eat what the chickens do and then forage all day....josette |
I was afraid to give mine pellets because I wasnt sure if she could eat those. She eats crumbles now and it doesnt look like shes even getting any, but obviously she does. I don't let her free range (well she does get out once in a while) because Im afraid she might fly away and shes a rescue... she had an injured eye and bill but now both seem to be doing much better. I didnt know if there was a specific water fowl food or not. Any idea why shes never laid an egg? I thought she'd lay eggs at least during the summer... |
- Posted by motherduck Z2b MB (My Page) on Sun, Jul 31, 05 at 11:06
Domestic ducks need lots of greens and plenty of water. Don't give them medicated feed or feeds too high in protein. Only give layer feed to birds that are actually laying if it has an increased level of calcium. Adult ducks require 12 to 14% protein. Laying ducks need 16% protein during laying--it should be given a few weeks before to help stimulate laying. I'm assuming that your duck is a wild one since it was a rescue so she may need a higher level of protein--possibly gamebird feed so you may want to find a wild waterfowl forum. Ducklings and adult ducks that are molting also need extra niacin in their diet. There are many factors that affect laying: breed, age, overall health, amount of daylight, weather, stress, quality of feed, etc. Also consider that some birds are egg-eaters. Rodents will also steal eggs. |
cracked corn and fresh grass clippings. They forage a lot and occasionally I will go to the bait store and get them a few worms and crickets or help them dig some up in the yard. They go nuts over them. |
Our ducks (2 Rouen, 1 Crested Saxony, 2 Cuyugas,and a Swedish Blue) forage endlessly...have to laugh when I awaken during the night and hear them "talking" to each other as the rummage through the grass around the house. They come close to the house at night but during the day free range in the surrounding pastures and the extended portions of the yard. We give them a fancy "chop".....cracked corn & milo/millet to enrich their diets. The females lay eggs consistently. |
Siamese, do you know how old your duck is? She might be too old to lay eggs. |
She's two years old and we've had her since she was a tiny fuzzball. When she was about 6 months old,I noticed a whitish egg in with the brown eggs (I only had 2 buff orpingtons at the time) so it may have been her that laid that egg-but never saw anymore like that. She has started during something weird...when I let the hen in with her she'll bite all over the underside of the hen and make lots of noise... any idea why she does this? It annoys the hen but doesnt hurt her. |
Well I am no duck expert, that's for sure. I have a handful of Muscovies, they started laying last year at about 7-8 months. They have been laying off and on this summer since about April. They are never cooped up, so they mostly feed themselves plus they get about 1/2c layer pellets per duck per day. I also feed their eggshells back to them. The Muscovies' eggshells are very thick but translucent and waxy-looking. What breed of duck do you have? If she is a domestic breed, she probably can't fly well enough to fly away? The 'scovies can fly quite well - they fly around but they don't fly away :) The hen 'scovies display a dominance behavior where they mount each other and the non-dominant drake and also bite at the back of the head and neck. If I had to guess I would say your duck's just trying to be the boss of the hen.. |
wild Mallard...shes gotten out a few times and she can fly over the tree tops... and thats after I thought I had clipped her wings. |
The only time we fed out ducks (and geese) were in the winter and that was cracked corn. The rest of the year they foraged and all got fat. They also like june bugs. I would watch them at night and they all would gather under the yard light and scoot after the june bugs and whatever else got within range of their little beaks. |
- Posted by Gardnpondr 8 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 7, 05 at 19:24
I'm with Mother Duck, feed high in protein will cause them trouble down the road or even when they are young. They think angel wing is from foods too high in protein and they have all kinds of leg troubles with too high protein. Also corn makes them fat so they can't get off the ground to fly they say. I fed my others cracked corn or chops as they call it and they seemed to have no problems with it at all. Mine really really like what they call, Thunderbird. It has several different grains in it. But if they have been eating something else they will have to be given some mixed in with their other food and keep taking out more and more of the other food until they have all new food because they seem to like getting stuck in ruts on what they eat! lol They say rolled oats and wheat are good for them as well. Muzuri has something called maintance but I haven't started mine on that yet because I had a trash can full of food they had to eat up first. I feed my ducklings muzuri waterfowl starter and it comes in small balls and they don't waste it like they do the purina poultry starter. PLUS I was mixing the two and they would pick out the balls and leave the other and start squaking for more food. So they liked the muzuri better than the chick starter. PLUS it's FOR waterfowl! They do have different vitamin needs than poultry. |
I have 4 ducks, I feed them cereal, lettuce, bread, chips, chicken, turkey, popcorn and plus they eat bugs and flies outside. Ducks are like chickens just about, they will eat almost anything. The kind I have even eat mice and frogs. Sometimes I give them a little grain, but mostly I just feed them the food I mentioned :) |
I'd like to know where everyone gets their food! The only food available in my area is meatbird feed (which I use), layer pellets or medicated chick feed (not a good choice for ducks). My ducks are great foragers, they're young (Spring 2005 hatch) and our one female has begun laying eggs. For "treats" we feed them fruit/vegetable scraps. We have a pond with tons of duckweed (looks gross) so they're set. By the way, duckweed sells on ebay, but I'll ship it for the cost of shipping to anyone who's interested. ;) |
- Posted by Velvet_Sparrow (My Page) on Fri, Sep 9, 05 at 22:57
I've got two Basic White ducks (I THINK that's the brand name...*L*), both were freebies from the feed store because they each have a bad leg. They get around just fine, they eat scratch with the chickens, forage during the day and have loads of grass, bugs, etc. to eat, along with a little kiddie pool to swim in. But they LOVE the occassional french fry--! Velvet ~:> |
- Posted by MountainMan_BC z6 Canada (My Page) on Sat, Sep 10, 05 at 19:12
I didn't know you could keep/clip wings of wild birds. At least around here you can't keep any form of wild animal including frogs... |
- Posted by Velvet_Sparrow (My Page) on Sun, Sep 11, 05 at 1:01
Laws differ here in the US on keeping 'wild' animals as pets...usually native and/or migratory species are protected and can only be kept in certain circumstances by a licensed rehabber, but imported ones are OK to keep as pets. Some, like ferrets, have become so popular as pets that it's causing a shift in the laws. To make things even MORE complicated; states, counties and cities have their own additional laws and zoning regulations. At least with wing clipping, the feathers will eventually molt out and grow back--much better than pinioning, which is forever. Velvet ~:> |
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My architect specified undercabinet lighting called Ardee Clikstrip CRKFWC-Length-FS-XF25. (lamp: festoon, 12V, 5W and remote transformer). I have no idea what this is and googling it doesnt help much as I am trying to figure out if this will blow my budget (again). I have about 15' of wall cabinets to light. The cabinet maker wants to know today how much of overhang at bottom of cabinet i need for undercabinet lighting so i need to tell him something. Anyone familiar with this product? I believe it is LED lighting. Thanks! |
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- Posted by numbersjunkie (My Page) on Mon, Apr 18, 11 at 18:53
I'm not familiar with that product, but I did price something similar and it was high compared to what I ended up with - I used Environmental lights premium and love them - I wanted something with a good light quality (high CRI) and bright but dimmable. Not sure if the ones you listed are dimmable...and I think they are larger than most of the light bars available now Don't assume your architect is up on the latest LED lighting - there have been a great deal of improvements and a drop in prices since I started researching them for my kitchen. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Environmental Lights
Sorry the late response. I read about environmental lighting and it seems good. Unfortunately my electrician for the job just called me and knows nothing about LED other than a couple stories of people getting it for UCL, spending a ton of money and not being happy. Should i order the test kit of environmental lighting to see if i like it? Which color is best for a blue kitchen? I have no idea how to pick one over another. I feel like i have to do all the legwork here which is scary but i don't want to regret the lighting choice 5 years later. |
There are 120V hardwired UCL and low voltage (typically 12V or 24V). Ask your electrician about his comfort level in dealing with 120V AC or 24V/ 12V DC. The env lights are 24V DC. You may find the link below useful. |
Here is a link that might be useful: led UCL DIY
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Mercy Children's Hospital held a Kids Carnival to honor the patients, families and caregivers who will benefit from the annual Mercy Health Foundation golf tournament and dinner auction? Hundreds of people participated in the carnival, which featured games such as ring toss, syringe painting, bean bag toss and plush pig races. Workers from the emergency department at Mercy Children's Hospital provided bike helmet fittings and free helmets to visitors. Pictured: Carson Peters
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Hi. I have a big christmas cactus from my grandma which is more than 40 years old and i've overwatered it :( So I repotted it and saw rotten roots so i've cut them off and put the plant in water to root. Did a do a right thing? If you have any tips or suggestions please post it. Thanks in advance. |
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No, it should have been repotted in a very porous potting medium. Did you plunk the whole plant into a bucket of water? Why don't you post some pictures so that we can see how bad (or not so bad) the situation is. |
No, I've put only bottom of the plant in water. The leaves are wrinkeled and dry. |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Sun, May 25, 14 at 14:01
Remove it from the water, and set it on some newspaper to dry a bit. After about 2 - 4 hours of drying, re-pot into bark. If it isn't lost completely, it should recover well in the bark. Josh |
- Posted by ToMMyBoY69 Little Rock, AR (My Page) on Sun, May 25, 14 at 21:34
I agree, remove your plant from that water. These plants are native to the rainforests of Central & South America. They are epiphytes, which means that they naturally grow up in the canopies of trees, just like orchids and bromeliads. They're not used to sitting in water and would quickly rot if they do. Follow Josh's advice and let it dry out for a few hours and repot it in a bark mix. I use an orchid bark mix for mine and they love it. If you can, I'd recommend using the Better Gro® brand orchid bark mix. It is very high quality mix and doesn't cost very much. They sell it at Lowe's. When I first bought a bag of this stuff, I loved it so much, I went back and bought several more bags to repot all of my epiphytes. It's the only kind I use now. |
Ok, I will repot it. Should I use a rooting hormone? |
- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Mon, May 26, 14 at 8:14
No, for these plants, rooting hormone is unnecessary & a waste of money. The suggestions above are all one needs, along w/ some time & some patience. |
I removed it from water and there are kind of mucus as you can see in picture. Do i need to cut that off?bark |
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- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Mon, May 26, 14 at 13:49
Ah, when you said you cut off the rotten roots, I assumed there were other roots that were *not* rotten. That changes things considerably and greatly reduces the chance of success with this plant. Are there any leaves that are still viable to be used for cuttings? I'd start those immediately as a back-up. Make a clean cut, dab it dry with paper towels, then dust the cut with cinnamon. Good luck re-rooting that trunk - it's not easy, but it is possible. Josh |
Does this apply to a spring cactus? Not sure what it is potted in (i'd guess cactus mix), but I havent repotted it since I bought it. Except for taking it out of the plastic pot and putting it in a same-size clay one. It was in flower when I bought it. It dropped all its flowers within 4 days of buying it. Yay. But then it sprouted a bunch of new growth very quickly, as you can see (all of the light green/translucent leaves). Should i repot it in a different mix? Or is the new growth an indicator that it is perfectly happy? |
- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (email@example.com) on Tue, May 27, 14 at 13:42
Why would you repot while in bloom? That would cause bud drop or sure. What was the point of that if not to change the mix, sorry but confusing. Perhaps you should read up a bit on these before you do anything else. Just search this forum for lots to read on Holiday cactus, of which is the Easter Cactus. |
The repot was AFTER the blooms fell off. The point was to allow the soil to dry out more efficiently, obviously. Im not comfortable growing anything even remotely cactusy in a plastic pot. Seems like a wonderful recipe for disaster. I only grow peace lilies in plastic pots. And my outside herbs, for three reasons- they are outside, they grow like weeds, and I prefer to neglect them. (On a side note, I have repotted other things while in bloom with no repercussions. My kalanchoe didnt bat an eye about it, for instance.) I hate plastic pots :-) really, that's all the reason I need. |
- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, May 27, 14 at 15:04
Sorry, guess that wasn't obvious to me (to dry more efficiently). Well Holiday cacti are JUNGLE cacti, that is to say they want higher humidity (unlike desert or arid land cacti, which want dry, parched). Generally these do better in plastic pot, so they don't dry out too fast (or their roots get too hot in the clay). Looks happy & healthy otherwise, I'd take the new growth as a good sign, tho' I would get them out of that peaty mix which will eventually become a problem. |
Hm, how does one go about repotting into an entirely different mix without bare-rooting the plant? That does make me a little nervous, and I would be more inclined to do something that (seemingly?) drastic when the plant is more dormant. I have bare-rooted spider plants and orchids but Im hesitant to do it with a new plant. What would you suggest for a potting mix? And how should I switch out the old mix? |
- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (email@example.com) on Tue, May 27, 14 at 15:47
Don't know what bare root means, if taking ALL the mix off the roots, yes that's it. These plants don't really go dormant, just slow down somewhat. Pls. read the entire thread as it mentions mixes, you can also search similar posts here which do the same. "And how should I switch out the old mix?" By removing all the mix from the roots, crumble it off w/ your fingers, how else, I can't say. Personally, I use AV (African violet) mix w/ 50% extra perlite & plastic pots only. |
Just crumble it all off? That makes me nervous, but if you say so. Ive done it before with other plants, after all. I will do it just as soon as my cactus asks for a bigger pot. I grow my AVs in all-purpose potting mix and unglazed clay pots. Ive no idea the difference between regular potting mix and AV mix. |
- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (email@example.com) on Tue, May 27, 14 at 16:24
Again, I ask you to read up on these plants a bit. It doesn't need a bigger pot, that will not help it (& likely could harm it); it DOES need other mix or this peat will ultimately kill it. If you read up a bit on mixes, you can READ about the differences. Sorry, I don't have time to explain EVERYTHING from scratch for you. |
I have done research. Was asking your personal opinion. But if it bothers you so much, then stop replying. You arent the only person on this forum. |
- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Tue, May 27, 14 at 17:38
It's not that it bothers me SO MUCH, it's several other things. This was originally someone else's thread & question, but it's related, so OK you jumped in. I've answered you several times each asking you to read up on mixes, but guess you don't want to here or (I forgot to mention) at Cactus & Succulent Forum where' there's TONS of info. on these, their care & their mixes. You asked my opinion, I'd rather go from Facts, which can be had by reading up on each of these mixes &/or the package label of your own potting soil you mentioned. Seems your AV research neglected to notice most AV growers grow them in plastic pots, not clay & use specifically formulated AV mix (at least those on GW's AV forum). Difference btwn AV mix & potting soil would probably have come up in research too, but I hear you. Am happy to sign off & let you wait for others to answer or not. Maybe Josh (Greenman) will come along & support some of the cultural info. I've tried to impart. |
I didnt do a single shred of research when I started out with AVs. Therefore the way I grow AVs does not have to do with research at all. It has to do with the way I have grown them from the beginning. Never had a single problem with them. Even the ones that have foliar nematodes do not get sick. Plants that are grown in porous pots often have healthier root systems, and that includes AVs. The fact that others grow AVs in plastic does not concern me much; In fact, the reason I brought it up is because I am AWARE that a lot of others grow in plastic, but clay works much better FOR ME. That is because everybody has different growing conditions, and a slightly different way of caring for plants. Likely the reason many prefer plastic is because it allows them more time between waterings. That is not something I value at all. Therefore, the traditional or 'researched' method does not suit me. Furthermore, I read the info that was available through the 'search' option on gardenweb. This is readily available information. However, I can google all day long- that doesnt mean that a personal opinion from someone with experience has LESS value. I have no qualms about joining a discussion with related questions, because the questions i ask and the answers received could very well be of benefit to the original poster. However. When a question asked is answered with 'there is info elsewhere' then that is more likely to kill a thread. Thank you for pointing the way. I can see that there is no more info to be had here. |
- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Tue, May 27, 14 at 22:56
Well let's not jump the gun Laura, didn't you just say I'm not the only one on this forum? Clearly not, so let's pls. give it a minute for the others to chime in. |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Wed, May 28, 14 at 0:55
Hello! Yes, remove the old mix by soaking, crumbling, hosing, whatever it takes. Then, re-pot into a mix that is mostly bark (my preferred mix) with a bit of Perlite and just a pinch of quality potting mix/AV soil/et cetera. If you use a mix that drains so well, you can pot in plastic or clay, even in pots larger than would normally be recommended. A week or two after re-potting, resume fertilization. Josh |
- Posted by nomen_nudum 5b (My Page) on Wed, May 28, 14 at 1:14
Kind of odd I've bare rooted my Av's only to grow them with zero drainage holes AKA ceramic SWC's. My opinion, pot types for some plants don't matter. Coincidence ?: Often in the AV forum it is suggested to bare root and repot them from time to time as well (Six weeks, six months or six years? Who knows.) Bare rotting an AV to and from the same pot or a different pot is a bit different than repotting an EC as the pot size and type is going to be the same for the life of any of my AV's. Fact: Jungle cacti roots tend to grow more openly and loser and can be thread thin and needed where an Av can spare to loose some of it's finer roots. Jungle cacti roots like some extra space and don't enjoy being as root bound as an AV does. Consider a pot size two inches bigger or two inches deeper than what the size is now. Plastic or T. cotta or clay inner lined glazed ceramic outter the pot can be of any type as long as it has sufficient drainage. As your already familiar with terra cotta or plastic pots for your EC may as well use the same type. Assuming you have a very good draining soil/mix ready to repot your cacti the bare rotting of an AV is the same as bare rotting a EC Remove the entire plant and it's soil from the pot it's in now. JUST LIKE an AV you'll need to remove or pick away at older soil with fingers and a tool ( plastic coated wire, tooth pic or what ever the other guys use to remove old soil from roots as an example) remove as much ( ALL)all of the old soil as you can. Occasional light misting to help completely remove or quick dips in a small drip pan sized tank of water will help loosen older dryer soil for easier older soil removing. Your going to love a potting bench or table, but as you probably don't have one consider a flat surface area ample enough to repot. Easy as pie, or the space it takes to make the pie. Opps seems " looking up" soil for some plants can be confusing can't it ? Even though it might already be growing in a peat based soil. The normal jungle cacti can be better in a small sized orchid bark based soil. Fact: (again) for a jungle cati A good ( well prepared) bark based mix should be able to last any EC (A jungle type cacti) for several years. Even though bark based mix preferences may vary from one person to another would be a choice you have to make. |
Thanks guys, I will look into a bark based mix. The one I have for my orchids is too coarse. |
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Why We Must Talk About Failure
Just thinking about that word makes me cringe. I think I can honestly say that there is nothing that I hate more than failing. And sadly, I fail a lot…
…every day it seems.
I set goals for myself – to eat right, treat my spouse with more kindness, not get frustrated with my kids. But it seems like the bar is constantly moving and I am consistently failing. And my business life is no better. I set many goals each month and I may meet a few of them, but I regularly fail to meet goals as well.
So, what do we do with all this failure? Is there anything GOOD about failing?
Well, after years of failing, I'm happy to report — there is HOPE in failing.
I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but it's true. God uses our failures to develop our perseverance in life, allow us to practice patience {thanks, God!}, and to mold us into the people He wants us to be. Each failure in our life is a notch on our…
…'becoming-more-like-Christ' belt.
1 Peter 3:15 tells us, "…we must be always ready with an answer when asked the reason for the hope that we have." I don't know about you, but each failure that God has walked me through has become part of my answer.
A couple of years ago I put my business up for sale. I was convinced that it was what I wanted and I was pretty-almost-sure that it was what God wanted, too. We caught the eye of a buyer and thought the sale was for sure. A week later the deal fell through.
I was devastated.
The failure to make this deal made me feel like I was, at my core, a failure.
But, as God walked me through that failure, He began to open my eyes to beauty in the midst of the loss. God used the failure I experienced to reignite a passion within me for my business. As my passion grew, my business grew – and it has doubled in size since that time.
Without that failure and that precious time with God as He walked me through the pain, I'm not sure where my business would have ended up. I can tell you, though, that I've had the opportunity to share that experience with many others who have found themselves in a place of failure and disappointment. I'm able to share with them the hope that can be found shining through…
…in those moments of despair.
And that is exactly why we MUST talk about our failures. Stuffing them down and hoping no one ever finds out we've failed is a losing battle.
We all fail.
We all face disappointments.
We all mess up.
And it's ok.
The apostle Paul was a Christian killer before God met him on the road to Damascus. Talk about failure! He thought he was pleasing God when in fact he was doing the very opposite. And yet in Phillipians chapter three, Paul explains how he handled that failure:
"…forgetting the things that are behind and reaching out for the things that are ahead, with this goal in mind, I strive toward the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Phillipians 3:13-14
We all fail.
Let's get a dialogue going and admit our failures to one another with the purpose of building each other up in the faith, encouraging each other to "strive toward the prize."
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Well who is to say what IS a failure? My dear mother-in-law says " nothing ventured, nothing gained!." She was mostly speaking of experimenting in the kitchen but I think this advice can be applied to all life situations. To say you failed sounds to final and harsh, rather think you tried and it will need some correction or tweaking to get it just how I want it. My brother and sister-in-law have raised an amazing young woman who is now 16 and the best advice they have offered her is "always do your best." You can NEVER fail if you always do your best in God's name.
Defining failure is certainly subjective. As with you, my past 'misses' have been a process of molding, melding, learning, redoing, and growing…and we're better for it


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Call of Duty: Black Ops has a dizzying number of multiplayer modes and options to explore. Whether this is your first tour of duty or your seventh, our quick start guide will have you power leveling in no time. Since we had access to the game for a limited time, we're going to focus on how to invest your early COD Point earnings to maximize your return. We'll also tell you how to unlock Black Ops' secret co-op Zombie modes. Now put down that noob tube and pay attention!
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The hell are "COD Points" anyway?
Call of Duty vets are accustomed to earning XP and leveling up to unlock goodies. Black Ops introduces COD Points, or "CP," an in-game currency that adds a new dimension to the leveling system. CP are used to purchase weapons, attachments, killstreaks, personalization options and just about everything else in multiplayer. It breaks down like this: leveling up with XP unlocks stuff, but you must purchase it with CP in order to actually use it. Example: the Uzi submachine gun is "unlocked" at level 23, but you must buy it for 2,000 CP to equip it in a custom loadout. Once a weapon has been purchased, attachments are available for additional CP.
As with XP, you receive CP at the end of every multiplayer match. The payout is calculated at 10% of your XP earnings. You also get hefty CP bonuses when you level up. Finally, you can earn CP through Contracts and Wager Matches. The XP/CP system is a little more complex than what you're used to, but it truly improves the customization experience. Read on for details!
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Create-a-class – Level 4
Custom classes are unlocked at Level 4. You won't have much to spend your CP on until you get here, so just try out the default classes and focus on learning the maps. Once Custom Classes are available, you can start buying weapons, equipment and perks for your personalized loadouts. Early on, your CP will be in short supply so focus on really pimping one or two of your strongest classes. Here are some tips on how to spend your CP in each category.
One of the big benefits of Custom Classes is the ability to choose your own perks. Everyone will have their own preferences for perks that suit their weapon loadout and style of play. But if you're keen to pick up XP and CP fast, go for the Hardline perk (slot one) for 2,000 CP. Hardline gets you killstreaks faster, which is especially baller when you have the RC-XD a mere two kills away (see Killstreaks – Level 10).
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The Claymore is a hefty 5,000 CP, but well worth the investment. They're a great defense against RC-XD spam and are a lifesaver in team objective games. Don't overlook the strategic possibilities of Tactical Insertion too, which is a cheaper option at 2,500 CP.
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The new Nova Gas grenade is like concussion plus smoke, and it does area damage to boot. Nova Gas is bargain at 1,500 CP, and a must-have for your arsenal of destruction.
Above: Nova Gas is the all-in-wonder of tactical grenadoes
The reusable Tomahawk costs 2,000 CP and delivers a one-hit kill. If you're always cursing about being out of grenades, grab one of these and start chopping.
Above: A gift that keeps on giving
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As you level up, better weapons become available for purchase with your CP. As soon as you buy a weapon, all its attachments are available to purchase provided you have enough CP. In Secondary Weapons, the Ballistic Knife is unlocked at Level 15. Its silent one-hit kills are vastly more gratifying than any pistol, so buy and equip it ASAP.
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"Zero Dark Thirty" and the Two Faces of Oscar
Gene Lalor | January 22, 2013
I think it's real exciting that Leonardo DiCaprio, despite being "drained" and "worn out" from the arduous task of making tens of millions of dollars for starring in three movies within a year, still feels he "would like to improve the world a bit."
To achieve that admirable ambition, DiCaprio said in an interview published on the German daily Bild that he "will fly around the world doing good for the environment" and, as if that selfless pledge were not sufficient to establish DiCaprio's environmental, politically-correct creds, he proudly added, "My roof is covered with solar panels" and pointedly observed that his "car is electric."
didn't precisely spell out how his round-the-world tour in an aircraft carrying him and his retinue and burning thousands of gallons of fuel per country would benefit the environment in any way. Nor did he mention to Bild that solar panels would be energy-efficient only in areas where the sun shines constantly and that he's not home much anyway.
As far as driving an "electric" car, which requires power plants belching noxious carbon to energize them, that's as believable as thinking he or any if his Hollywood buddies would venture out in public driving anything other than a Fisker Karma, a Cadillac ELR, or a Tesla Model S. A Toyota Prius or a Government Motors Chevy Volt would be an option only when the paparazzi were lurking nearby.
DiCaprio perfectly exemplifies the classic two-faced Hollywood celeb in the same mold as George Clooney, Sean Penn, Madonna, and Angelina Jolie.
Deep down, they must realize that what they do to pay for their lavish life style is essentially unproductive, involves pretending they are other people, and convincing the star-struck public to shell out a small fortune for the privilege of bringing the family to watch them, buy popcorn and Snickers bars so that they can traverse the planet to do good things, destroy the Ozone Layer, install solar panels, drive electric vehicles that tax those evil power plants, and adopt Third World kids into their dysfunctional households.
Which brings us to another demonstration of how Hollywood is collectively two-faced, the film "Zero Dark Thirty" and how its stars are collectively hypocrites.
"Zero's" major failing appears to be that it doesn't "improve the world"–unless you believe ridding the planet of reprobate terrorists intent on destroying America and killing our fighting men and women is an improvement, which Hollywood-types evidently don't believe.
Many are on record attacking the movie for "glorifying torture" at the same time they endorse and appear in murderously ultra-violent movies such as Trentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" which makes "Zero's" alleged "torture" of vermin seem more akin to schoolyard bullying than to the infliction of agonizing torment.
In days of olde, movies were meant to entertain–and make gobs of money for the studios that produced them.
Way back when, movies inspired, informed, thrilled, and terrified moviegoers who could vicariously participate in everything from gunfights in a corral to detectives rooting out crime to exploring the universe to average Joes and Joans celebrating or damning life.
Nowadays, blockbusters usually feature gobs of blood, retributive mayhem, graphic sex scenes, gratuitous vulgarity, and/or PC themes seemingly intended to create mass depression rather than entertainment.
Dutifully nominated for various Golden Globe awards, pro-forma nominations all, but conspicuously absent from the winner's circle except for Best Actress Jessica Chastain, "Zero Dark Thirty" apparently didn't meet the high standards set by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association which produces the Globes–and for the same reason the pretentiously-named Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences won't award "Zero" many if any distinctions because of that supposed torture.
AMPAS chose not to even nominate acclaimed director Kathryn Bigelow for her direction of "Zero" nor screenwriter Mark Boal for his script not because of their lack of talent but because certain–hardly all–violence offends their sensitive, progressive PC psyches.
The grievous sin committed by Bigelow and Boal? They failed to conform to the liberal mentality which holds that the extreme, racist, brutality of "Django Unchained" is totally acceptable but alleged torture carried out in order to expose and execute Usama bin Laden as depicted in "Zero Dark Thirty" is irremediably unforgivable and therefore voids any possibility of Bigelow or Boal or their great film being awarded Oscars.
Having seen "Zero", something I seriously doubt most of the good people at AMPAS have even bothered to do anymore than they deigned to watch Dinesh D'Souza's "2016: Obama's America" since it too was very politically incorrect, I have a few pertinent questions:
First, what constitutes torture? Does covering a terrorist prisoner's face and pouring water over a towel to make him feel as though he were drowning so he will spill information that will save lives even remotely compare to the barbaric torture of being burned alive in the World Trade Center? And, yes, we are better than they are, one good reason we haven't tarred and feathered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, set him ablaze, and tossed him off the roof of the unfinished Freedom Tower.
Second, what does it take for Hollywood to grasp the fundamental concept that their, my, our country has been under attack for decades by Islamic nutcases and that the entertainment industry should fully support any and all efforts to eradicate them? Maybe that unfortunate reality would finally sink into their egotistically-bloated heads if Islam wins that struggle.
Third, when that sinking occurs and it's too late in the game for Hollywood to wake up and smell the halal, will they finally act like Americans?
, I sincerely wish Leonardo DiCaprio the greatest success in his ambitious travels "to improve the world a bit" by flying "around the world doing good for the environment."
I would suggest, though, that he could best accomplish his lofty goals by abandoning his private plane accommodations, taking a steamer, dressing in sackcloth and ashes, and hiking in his chosen locales to spread the environmental word rather than being transported with his servants on gas-guzzling aircraft and motor vehicles.
Will Leonardo do all or any of that?
No, I didn't think so either, anymore than I think Hollywoodians will ever act like loyal Americans.
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Wed, Jan 13, 10 at 9:44
I love this project, doesnt have to be just for Christmas, change the paper to what ever holiday or season you like.
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Here is a link that might be useful: Beautifull paper wreath
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- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Mon, Jan 18, 10 at 0:45
Oddie, that is so neat--gosh now we have a use for all that paper when we unwrap presents! I've also seen a similar thing done by making paper loops and attaching them with a straight pin--double sided paper would be perfect for those. Luvs |
- Posted by barb_from_pa (My Page) on Tue, Jan 19, 10 at 18:34
oddie - that's really nice. Hope I get my act together and try one sometime. If anyone here makes one, please post a pic. |
I thought it was very pretty and easy to make,could make it smaller and put on a gift, or a card, could make flowers useing this idea, attach to those cute purse gift bags. good idea luvs to save all that beautifull gift wrap, do you have a photo of the wreath you are talking about? dont think I have seen it before. sorry dont know what to tell you barb_from_pa, I am haveing the same problem, do have a paper flower I saw at a blog will see if I can find it, still looking but check out this wreath http://missfancypants.typepad.com/little_miss_fancy_pants/2009/09/fancy-this-christmas-wreath.html |
Heres the flower I was looking for, I dont have a air sprayer but love the idea and I am sure they could be made very pretty with out it. oddie |
Here is a link that might be useful: very pretty paper flower
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Sun, Jan 24, 10 at 0:29
Oddie, I can't remember the blog where I saw the one with the paper loops, sorry. I've also seen them made with paper hearts in various shades of pinks, and don't forget the one Kudzu made using the paper shred glued all over a cardboard ring. Luvs |
thanks for the great info guys. |
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