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Northrend-flying quest removed in favor of cash payout {WoW}
Oct 9th 2008 11:04AM You miss my question....
Is Epic Flying a Pre-Req for Northrend Flying.
If so, that is asinine, especially if there are flying-only accessible areas for pre-raid progression like Netherstorm.
Northrend-flying quest removed in favor of cash payout {WoW}
Oct 9th 2008 10:43AM Do you need epic flying tho?
I'm switching alts and I don't want to have to pause and farm 7000g to get to Northrend flying.
Don't panic: Paladin changes in Beta build 9014 {WoW}
Oct 2nd 2008 12:57PM While I loathe RNG generators, if they aren't going to give us an instant-cast, give us the ability to resist interrupts.
Mythic makes one last case for switching from WoW to Warhammer {WoW}
Sep 19th 2008 3:41PM One thing I think it handles better, at least right now, is the PvP. Unfortunately, I burnt out on raiding... raiding now is very impersonal and annoying... With transfers and people rolling in, taking loot and leaving for the next 'tier' instead of firming up guild loyalties... Just not worth the annoyance.
And PvP in WoW is me getting my rep-gear ass rolled by bored S4 teams. No thanks.
The only thing I think that weakens WAR at PvP right now is assist-training can rape your ass.
EA: You don't need $1 billion to compete with WoW {WoW}
Aug 29th 2008 3:26PM Then you're a twit. Investors don't care if your subscriber base is as big as WoW's. They want to know if you made money. Profit == good investment.
Lotsa profit == great investment... It's money well spent if money is returned.;
EA: You don't need $1 billion to compete with WoW {WoW}
Aug 29th 2008 3:22PM No, actually. If you read up on WAR, there is no PvP ass-hattery / griefing.
One of WAR's founding principles is the Chicken Mechanic. If you attack players in a zone that is low level in comparison to you, you are turned into a chicken with 10 HP and doing 1 damage per hit.
WAR, as I saw it, had no reason to send you back to the level 1-10 areas once you're 40, at least to PvP.
EA: You don't need $1 billion to compete with WoW {WoW}
Aug 29th 2008 2:16PM WAR's going to rape WoW of its PvP center.... The Scenarios (BGs) and RvR (World PvP) are more engaging than what WoW has to offer.
The only people who're going to be sticking with WoW are the raiding community, maybe the casual non-PvPers and your eSport monkeys.
Even with the amount of content that was gutted for release (in theory, it will be added and that actually gives Mythic things to focus on per content patch, instead of WoW's WHOPPING 2 PATCH A YEAR cycle), the game is very playable and very enjoyable.
The fact that tanks have support abilities and player collision exists adds a new dynamic to the game, where to succeed you actually have to overpower a tank and healer (which is doable) to obtain goals. I played a Chosen during the PW weekend and holding a bridge against 7 people was awesome. They eventually wore me down, but that's not the point... time was bought.
If anything, WAR is going to force WoW to rethink its PvP approach. No offense, but arenas are retarded.
3.0.2 PTR imminent {WoW}
Aug 27th 2008 3:49PM Blizzard itself might not have issues, but the WoW Team might...
Blizzard has several projects in the offing, and if they maintain their standards, they will continue to make money hand-over-fist.
WoW is getting old though, and if other Blizzard games begin over-taking it internally, they'll see less money, less resources and less support. That puts pressures on project leads who solely exist in WoW to try and keep ahead as the best MMO.
If it looks like WoW is dying, Blizzard'll switch focus to D3 or SCII to keep money flowing into it and hope their next-gen MMO they're keeping under wraps will retake the title.
3.0.2 PTR imminent {WoW}
Aug 27th 2008 2:02PM Blizzard casts "Oh shit, WAR's getting better reviews than we thought! Better hold onto the fish!"
Playerbase is afflicted with OHHHH, SHINIES!
Blizzard says MMOs might work on consoles, but not WoW {WoW}
Aug 21st 2008 4:53PM It wouldn't be hard to simply create a console with a USB interface, to be honest.


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I'd like to hear some opinions about a topic that I've been curious about for some time.
Masaad Ayoob has been of the opinion for some time that it isn't a good idea for there to be a big power and performance difference between the ammo that one trains with and what is carried "on the street". He cited the Newhall incident of 1970, where one factor that could have caused a problem was the difference between the "mouse pop" .38s the California patrolmen trained with and the "Elmer Keith Memorial Magnum" .357s they fought for their lives with.
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The pumpkin and control over the ingredients makes this really nutritious for you--no processed bars from a box! Submitted by SKINNY1DAY Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 87.4
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My favorite alternative to a sweet breakfast. You can play with the ingredients using quinoa as a base. If you add meat (diced ham is a nice addition) add it with the onion. Submitted by CINCYDORA Carbs: 39.6g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 9.5g | Calories: 240.1
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Submitted by CATGORE Carbs: 38.4g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 4.3g | Protein: 8.7g | Calories: 224.9
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This a sample of Turkish cuisine. It is delicious, easy to cook, and nutritious. You can eat it alone as a main dish, or serve with either meat or beans. It is also good with yogurt . Submitted by UGURBOCEGI Carbs: 34.1g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 8g | Protein: 5.6g | Calories: 193.8
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Carbs: 34.8g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 7.8g | Protein: 5.3g | Calories: 161.7
Incredible! 5.0/5
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Easy Favorites Submitted by LIVEN2BPINK Carbs: 0g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 23.4
If you like shrimp, you'll love this recipe! Submitted by SPARKLES_MCGHEE Carbs: 7.2g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 34.8g | Calories: 241.6
One bite and you're transported to Louisiana! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 45.1g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 22.8g | Calories: 302.1
A good thick chili that is low on fat, high on protein and hides the beans from those picky eaters! Submitted by SEASHELL78 Carbs: 34.6g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 5.9g | Protein: 26.4g | Calories: 254.6
Very Good 4.0/5
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This was an experiment gone wrong, that turned out really nicely. I had intended to use 1/2 cup of the quinoa, but the whole batch I had cooked fell in with the turkey, so I went with it. The kids LOVED finding quinoa in their meatloaf muffins, the texture mimics ground turkey so you barely notice it is in there. Submitted by LINDSAYHENNIGAN Carbs: 12.9g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 12g | Calories: 142.5
This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 21.3g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 144.9
I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach. Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 53.9g | Fat: 6.5g | Fiber: 6.9g | Protein: 18.1g | Calories: 337.3
This dip is great for a midday snack alongside vegetables or whole-grain crackers or as a cold sauce for sandwiches. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 3.7g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 37.9
Very Good 4.4/5
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This dish just cries "Summer" and it's one of my favorite dishes to make in late July, early August when the Farmer's Market is flush with these favorite vegetables. Submitted by COPEKAT Carbs: 15.2g | Fat: 7.7g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 141
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2013 Healthy Eating Committment
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Eat as a side salad or add two grilled scallops and a slice of grilled whole-grain bread for a meal! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 12.1g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 105
Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides. Submitted by JENNLOVE Carbs: 13.7g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 134.1
An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal. Submitted by STEPFANIER Carbs: 31.7g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 9.1g | Protein: 13.8g | Calories: 204.5
You'll never believe that this creamy, rich dish doesn't have any potatoes! It's also high in protein for a side with 10 grams per serving! Submitted by NADALIA Carbs: 2.9g | Fat: 11.7g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 10.8g | Calories: 164.6
This was my great-grandfather's favorite salad. He didn't like lettuce, so when he saw this salad coming out, he always said, "Oh boy, salad!" thus the name. Submitted by TANGO5617 Carbs: 12.8g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 101.3
Easy to make, and you probably have all the ingredients on hand already. Submitted by BEYOND4WALLS Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 11.1g | Calories: 133.1
This salad is always a hit at parties! Use as a fiber-rich dip, or eat it by itself. Submitted by CREATIVELIZA Carbs: 27.1g | Fat: 6.6g | Fiber: 9g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 183.5
This delicious and easy gluten-free recipe can be frozen until you're ready to eat it. Submitted by PLATSUZIE Carbs: 5g | Fat: 10.4g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 16.8g | Calories: 179.1
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I found this recipe (called Barley & Lentil Soup)on the Campbell's Kitchen website and modified it by adding extra vegetables Submitted by SUZYBEE30 Carbs: 19g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 5.8g | Calories: 98.8
Celebrate spinach season with this lean and green scramble. Salty feta and velvety eggs combine beautifully with wilted spinach for a filling breakfast that's high in protein. Submitted by HOPEIGETIT2 Carbs: 13g | Fat: 8.7g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 18.4g | Calories: 200.3
A refreshing alternative to tuna salad. Pair with tomatoes and cucumber for a light lunch. Submitted by JLPNURSE Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 219.1
Very Good 4.3/5
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Tasty salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, and vinegar. Submitted by STEPHREDNECK Carbs: 4.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 19


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Hi Everyone - I was wondering if anyone could tell me of a really great place from which to order nursery supplies, especially pots - both plastic and natural fiber...I have been growing heirlooms of all shapes and sizes for years and now I am attempting to open an heirloom nursery...up to now I've just been purchasing containers at the local nurseries etc and from recycling used ones but now that I am increasing my productivity this would be both cost and time-prohibitive...
I will greatly appreciate any advice...!! Lisa |
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- Posted by eric_wa San Juan, z8 WA (email@example.com) on Fri, Mar 26, 10 at 18:08
inula, Our local landscape material yard has a nursery pot exchange. The have bins full of assorted pots and trays. Just an idea. I wouldn't give up so easly on the reuse and recycle. Eric |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm (My Page) on Fri, Mar 26, 10 at 19:42
I haven't found any that are cheap enough for me in my area. I know there are some, I'm just too cheap. Plus I was given 4-5 pickup loads of used pots when a greenhouse was going out of business. Probably next year, I'll have to break down and buy some. |
- Posted by henhousefarms (My Page) on Fri, Mar 26, 10 at 21:48
Not knowing what area you are in does limit the answer a little - shipping is a killer so someplace you can go and pick up items usually works out to be the best overall price. We are lucky to have several suppliers fairly local to us (Central Illinois) that we can shop from and that have large selections. Hummert in St Louis runs trucks on a schedual up this way - if you have a large enough order (IIRC it's something like $300) and are a commercial account they will ship it free on the regular run. Does not help if your in a pinch and need something right away but for items you can predict needing it's a great service. I would look around and see what's in your area and talk with their customer reps - you may be able to find a company with a similar deal. If you have to drive to pick up items you may be able to network with others in your area and share the cost of the trip. We make a trip to southern Michigan late in the summer to pick up jugs for cider (you can not beleive what it costs to ship empty jugs) and usually will pick up items for others in exchange for some gas money. Good luck with your project. |
- Posted by thosedarnsqurls Up-State NY 5 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 30, 10 at 9:55
I know this is not an immediate solution for you, but long term, you may want to try.... Offer your customers discounts or "Bonus" plants for returning their used pots to you. (I have done this for years, and barely have to BUY pots at all any more.) Go to your local big package stores that kill more stuff than they sell and ask if you might lighten their garbage load by relieving them of their empty pots, whilst organizing/cleaning up their mess! Stop in your local garden centers who ALWAYS have an abundance of stacks and stacks of used pots. They are usually happy to have the messy storage area cleaned up a bit by their removal! |
When reusing pots how important is it to clean them. Do you just give them a quick wash with some diluted bleach water and rinse? Just wondering how much time and energy you guys spend on cleaning and if there are any tricks to doing it fast. |
- Posted by thosedarnsqurls Up-State NY 5 (My Page) on Tue, Mar 30, 10 at 13:11
jbjbuild,... I find the easiest way is if you have a big tub-like vessel, (Old stock tank is perfect), and fill with dilute bleach/water solution. You can just dump a bunch of pots in and let em soak...then just rinse with a garden hose. They don't have to look perfect. They're just going to get dirty again real quick like, anyway. But the main thing is to be sure you're not introducing disease or pests into your nursery. Its REALLY not much trouble at all considering the pots are free, and new pots have gotten VERY expensive. |
Thanks thosedarnsqurls, thats pretty much how I was thinking of doing it, just wanted to make sure I wasn't wasting my time. |
WH Milokowski is very good. We order from them all the time. |
- Posted by myfamilysfarm (My Page) on Tue, Mar 30, 10 at 17:30
I don't even bother with the bleach water, I know I'm taking a chance, but my pots stay outside in below freezing temps during our winters and I've been lucky so far. Of course, I use new dirt each year. |
Geez louise I am so sorry everyone for not checking back in...!!!! I was thinking that I would get emails alerting me if and when anyone responded to this post...I didn't get any and so finally I decided to stop crying into my corn flakes and just come and check the darn thing for myself...and voila..!!!! responses..!!! Thank you all so much...!!!! Now, here's the problem...to open an official nursery of one's own, I am hearing that there are now laws concerning the reuse of nursery pots....that they have to be purchased anew each time....does anyone else know about this? I am trying to open an organic nursery, too...I will investigate further and get back to you...Oh and by the way I am in Ojai, California... |
- Posted by californian 10 (My Page) on Sun, May 9, 10 at 2:38
Do a web search for McConkey company. They are the manufacturer that supplies many of the pots in my area. I bought a case of 880 four inch square pots for $51 from them, and a case of 1375 3.3 inch square deep pots for $64. Many of these online companies want 20 cents apiece for the same size pots that I got for 5.8 cents and 4.6 cents apiece. |
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The floods in Thailand have not only resulted in a slew of fatalities, but will most likely prove detrimental to their economy as well. The floods have caused many manufacturing plants to shut down, particularly those involved in the manufacture of a crucial hard disc drive component. It is likely that this will be paralleled by an increase in the price of computers globally. This leads to the question: could this result in industry moving back to the United States? Depending on the speed of reconstruction in Thailand, you can expect to see movement from these companies in the near future.
I am sure that some Young European Innovators boosting the economy would not hurt... Newbble is coming to Europe! Let's 'newbble' Europe's Innovation and start stimulating our economy!
I am always amazed at how if when one group of countries begins to go down, how rapidly it can effect the entire world. Russia has been sitting on the edge of Europe, biding its time, in my opinion, until widespread economic recession took hold of any great number of European nations. With the downfall of Greece, one that is closely being followed by Ireland and Italy, Russia is beginning to present what I feel is a plan more similar to the Warsaw Pact than anything else. The United States of course will not stand for any sort of proposed alignment of Russian ally-states into an economic plan, no matter what the Obama administration says about resetting relations. When the economies of countries go downhill, there will always be countries capitalizing on the downfall and reacting to that capitalization.
With Putin coming into power once again, we need to keep a close eye on Russia. Sounds like they may use this failing European economy crisis to reform the soviet union. Lucky the sounding countries have already made it clear they are going buy into it. However, if things get bad enough for them they might reconsider.
You look at all of the comments and rhetoric focusing on random issues in Greece, but the reality is the situation is caused by chronic tax evasion at all levels, aside from the standard political deadlock and state run business issues. Does anyone think that a harmonization of trade barriers will happen soon in the EU? Looks like a transfer payment system to me.
The republicans need someone, anyone, who seems somewhat supportable to step up if they really want to defeat Obama. Yes 55% of Americans think a republican will beat Obama, but if some of that 55% doesn't want to back a sup-par candidate, we might as well just tell Mr. Obama there's no need to pack your things so soon, Mr. President.
The republicans need someone, anyone, who seems somewhat supportable to step up if they really want to defeat Obama. Yes 55% of Americans think a republican will beat Obama, but if some of that 55% doesn't want to back a sup-par candidate, we might as well just tell Mr. Obama there's no need to pack your things so soon, Mr. President.
Hopefully the freetrade agreements that Obama is setting up will work out. America needs all the trade she can get to get her back on her feet. If Congress goes alone with his proposal things will improve in our country.
I'm looking forward to seeing how this Eurasian Union that Putin proposed will shape up. Unfortunately for Putin, even if Russia is back on the rise, they can't just demand ever state in that region to do what it wants anymore. It would be great if former Soviet states formed their own union to oppose Russia's return to power similar to how the states in the South Pacific formed ASEAN after WWII in order to protect themselves from the influence of China. Either way I hope Putin fails in his obvious endeavors to revive the Soviet Union
Christie didn't have a chance. Like Perry, he would have a honeymoon period and be popular for a while and then the least polarizing candidate (Romney) would step back into the lead. I don't particularly like how it works, but I don't see it changing anytime soon. Real Clear Politics has Cain in 2nd place to Romney by 5 points right now. This makes sense because being in a period full of economic problems, people want someone with successful business experience. Both Romney and Cain have that. Romney has experience as a governor, though, too. So right now, at least, the polls match the qualifications. Romney at #1 has business + politics, Cain at #2 has business, and Perry at #3 has politics (but with some problems, historically).
It should not come as a shock to find that Russia and China, as their relationship gets closer, vetoed the UN resolution to condem the violence in Syria. There was a previous serario just like this one not very long ago, Lybia. The Chinese and Russions were both troubled with the conclusion in Lybia, therefore they spoke up and made a large statement with the double veto. They strongly disagree with previous and future efforts of the way the UN went into the situation.
The great oval office provides in the White House, a sanctuary second to none in intimidation. Its design was intended among other things to make an impression on visitors. Friends visiting the President in this room have often experienced pressure behind all measure. The man who occupies the modern Presidency has the ability to commit the armed forces of the United States and their arsenal to war with unfathomable force. Within the bowels of this place consensus is reached and usually results in the President taking action. Whether folks live or die is often decided in this place. Quiet as this house might be, great power flows in and of its special office.
It is a noble and serious house sparing none of its residents the pressure of the nation's day or night. Problems of great importance often take up residency in this place without permission. Worldwide and global networks bring to its attention the concerns and threats of the moment and the future. He who fills this post with or without family knows a level of loneliness rarely encountered by anyone else. He who occupies this sacred space works with the prior good attentions of former office holders. He, at the minimum whether successful in serving or not is deserving of every American's respect and gratitude. Sadly, warmth and thankfulness rarely occupy a focus within these walls.
The resident of this great White House according to deceased historian Theodore White in his book The Making of the President, Athenum Publishers, New York 1960 has the power as our Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces to promote, demote, reward and punish all soldiers in uniform. He also is the chief architect of national legislation. He has the power of pardon and reprieve over federal prisoners nationwide. The President is the chief educator, persuader, master politician.
Life and death are literally in the President's hands. May the occupant of this house always know and practice the wisdom that John Adams sought for him which evinces patience and moderation. The exercise of the President's power must be framed by reason, by the analysis of reality as it can only be seen from his desk-and by leading other men to see the reality as he alone perceives it. A hush, an entirely personal hush, surrounds this kind of power, and the silence is deepest in the Oval Office of the West Wing of the White House, where the President, however manyof his advisers congregate must sit alone. May the President be deserving of national support and appreciation for the burdens he carries.
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I dont necessarily think that it's Putin the west has to worry about. It's the entire east. With Putin now cutting deals with all the big players of the east, before we know it they are going to become one big trading block or even some sort of Eastern Union. I would argue that in the next 50 years, an East vs West mentality is going to arise.
The rare double veto Russian and China gave is clearly as message to Team West. Russia and China did NOT like the way things went in Libya, going in a sovereign state with NATO forces when Libya did NOTHING to any NATO country.
They are basically saying: You got us last time but you won't catch us off guard again!
Even though Gaddafi deserved being thrown off I understand Russia's and China's argument. Do we really want to turn NATO into an offensive military arm of Team West? Do you really think that is a good idea?
Meanwhile, Barack Obama said that he would be the "underdog" in next year's presidential election, "given the economy".
I completely agree with this statement. People elected Obama because they thought that he was going to help the economy. He said he was going to "change" things for the better, especially the economy. While he has been President, we have actually been in a Recession. Obviously he has had enough time to fix the economy, but it continues to go downhill. Why would he ever be reelected if he has not done anything well with our economy?
Secret Strategic Games in Afghanistan*
Under the cover of the US-led blame game against Islamabad regarding cross-border terrorism, Talibinisation of Afghanistan and Pakistan, secret agencies like American CIA, Indian RAW and Israeli Mossad have well-established their networks in Afghanistan. Particularly, India has been running secret operations against Pakistan...
More discuss..http://www.newscenterpk.com/secret-strategic-games-in-afghanistan.html
Another CIA and Indian-supported separatist group, Jundollah (God's soldiers) is also working against the cordial relationship of Pakistan with China and Iran. In the past few years, Jundollah kidnapped and murdered a number of Chinese and Iranian nationals in Pakistan. This insurgent group has not only been committing acts of sabotage in Pakistan...More discussion...
Of course Berlusconi shrugged it off, hes been shrugging off his duties for quite some time now. Flying girls around italy with tax money? On government owned planes? Some responsibility he has. And can anybody blame moody for lowering the credit score?
As for mexico, violence seems to be becoming more and more a way of life there, as it seems the only option to get rid of the HUGE drug cartel problems they have there.
Democracy could lead to socialism which could lead to self destruction.
The major flaw of the US political system is the re-election in 4 years. Our leaders do not plan or care about the long term. We've more poor than the rich and each has one vote. However, after they've been elected, they have to pay back to the special interest groups (such as no gun control) that have funded their campaigns. That's why democratic system always leads to corruption and self destruction.
Politicians have to watch out for the benefits/welfare of the poor in order to buy votes. The rich will migrate to other countries with less taxes, and be rewarded for their investment and taking risks. So are the corporations moving jobs and investments overseas. We have to blame ourselves as we vote to elect our leaders.
Most of the recent protesters in Wall Street belong to the unemployed and the 45% of the citizens who pay no taxes. It is some kind of taxation without representation in reverse. They should take minimal paid jobs (that are taken by illegals today), give back their entitlements... They are taking more from the society than giving back.
Greece has been illustrated this concept thoroughly. Democratic system esp. the rich ones could lead to socialism/corruption, and socialism/corruption in turn could lead to self destruction. With the world interconnected, it could lead to global recession.
Obviously non-democratic systems could also lead to socialism, which in turn could lead to capitalism with corruption too
Greece is sinking. who is to blame? and the only country to help is Germany! I wonder how much effect that will lead Greece to pay. I mean non of the Euro-zone countries has a current possiblities to take Greece out of its dilemma. Therefore, I think that we will see some changes over the political situation in Greece soon.
Putin's thirst for power is very easily recognized. It seems he has an unlimited amount of resourses at his reach. Being in charge of a possible Eurasian Union would increase his popularity even more. It's not hard to see why the rest of the world is frightened at the thought of the return of the Soviet Union. The last thing this world needs is another hungry politition who will do anything to achieve higher recognition, which seems to be the path being taken by Russia's Putin.
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"FSU and Georgia Tech have proved once again that they can not compete with the SEC. Try playing ASU or someone like that."
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chinaberry25 2 years, 2 months ago
Yes, they said on TV that the SEC had the hardest schedule. I remember a time in the 1970's when FSU could not win a game. Could get 50 yard line tickets for $4.00. But they love their team just like UGA.
Twosons 2 years, 2 months ago
I am a GT fan and have been for many years. I have to agree that the SEC is by far the best football conference in the land. As a die hard GT fan, I have been through the good, the bad and the ugly, but I am still a fan. There are a lot of GA band wagon fans that went in the closet after the SC game and came out after the FLA game. I call them fair weather fans.
VSU 2 years, 2 months ago
Way to go for being a true fan. There is no shame in rooting for your team no matter the outcome. I've been a Georgia fan for years, some good some bad, but regardless they are my team. I know a person who was a Florida fan one year, an Auburn fan, an LSU fan and recently an Alabama fan for the sole reason they were the national champions. I guess this year should Notre Dame or somebody else wins, he will be their new fan. That is not a true fan. I hope the championship stays in the SEC, but there are those that are trying to deny that from happening.
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
I've been a UGA season ticket holder since the late 60's and I am thrilled by every season and every game because it is so much fun. I have a lot of GT grads in my family and when I was a kid in the 50's & 60's it was hard living around that crowd. Old Dodd thought he was too good to be in the SEC and jumped ship wanting to be like the Irish. Well look at them now. In that rinky dink ACC league where they belong. They've begged a bunch of times to get back in the SEC but just can't make it. Needless to say at family gatherings the GT alum don't talk football and really don't want it to be discussed. I keep bringing it up though. Particularly how old Turkey Throat Johnson is such a genius for introducing his new offensive game of triple option we used decades ago. I love my folks but, brother, I hate Georgia Tech. So Twosons, don't talk to me about UGA fans. You just look at Grant Stadium seats next time they play a team that brings TV coverage and see how many fans are on your side of the field. GT had 8000 tickets to the game at Sanford Stadium and you couldn't sell them & returned a large number. At your home games you don't have enough fans in the stadium to fill a decent sized church for a funeral. In fact, that's about what it looks like and generally has the same tenor. A large number of your students don't attend the games. You got some nerve talking about UGA fans, hell Sanford Stadium is a sell out for every home game played. GT couldn't sell out that sorry Grant field if you were giving away computers. And that's another subject. How on God's green earth could a bunch of engineers come up with a stadium design like that junk you want people to sit in. Albany Tech students could design and build a better facility. To hell with Georgia Tech! 42 to 10, Twosons. 42-10!
LeeCo 2 years, 2 months ago
I guess we (GT) will have to settle for providing the the best education in the state AGAIN. Oh, as an aside, BOTH GT and FSU have won a National Championship since UGA.
VSU 2 years, 2 months ago
What has GT & FSU done lately? UGA has a better record overall that GT or FSU, and didn't UGA just finish whipping GT this past weekend? Wasn't that GT championship a tie with Colorado? Seems I remember one poll having GT #1 and the other poll had Colorado #1. I disputed that since GT beat Nebraska convincingly that year whereas Colorado barely squeaked by their opponent. I felt GT should have been the undisputed #1 team.
AlbanyIsTooDarkDuringTheDay 2 years, 2 months ago
Bragging about an educational institution in historically one of the worst states in the nation for education?
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
That's why so many of you guys gave certificates in Industrial Management from the North Avenue Trade School. As for the best education in Georgia, no I don't think so. Go east about 7 miles down Ponce de Leon turn left on Clifton Road, going by Fernbank Science Center and Druid Hills Country Club and in 1 mile, voila! you have arrived at my alma mater, where you get the best education the South has to offer - Emory University. Sorry, ole boy. Go fiddle with your slide rule.
Effetecorpseofimpudentsnobs 2 years, 2 months ago
Well LeeCo., I'm afraid the good Fryar has you. Your claim of Georgia Tech providing the best education in the state AGAIN is resoundingly FALSE! Emory and Agnes Scott are academically superior to GT and the critics agree. Want to revert to the other discussion about your football team, your stadium and your fan attendance? I didn't think so.
Sherwood_Eagle_Alum 2 years, 2 months ago
Tech as well as most of the schools in the ACC are academically superior to UGA and most of the "football schools" in the SEC. We are talking football so I will get back on topic.
How many national titles does FSU have in the last 30 years? How many does UGA have? How many does Tech have?
Effetecorpseofimpudentsnobs 2 years, 2 months ago
Have you paid any attention to the fans that show up in the Grant field stands for GT home games? What do you call those? Most folks call them "no shows."
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
Effete, that is a devastating question for the Georgia Thumbsucker. I can hardly wait to read his answer down the line.
Sister_Ruby 2 years, 2 months ago
It's ridiculous that GT with a LOSING record in a mediocre conference (including a decisive BUTT Whoopin from MTSU) is playing in the ACC title game!! The thing should just be cancelled this year as meaningless.
Then there's the SEC whose teams beat each other up each and every week and anybody in the top half of either division could beat Notre Dame but due to ND's comparatively weak schedule plus the Catholic media bias will play in the National Championship game. They will be destroyed by Alabama or UGA.
USTPC 2 years, 2 months ago
You might want to look at the schedules again. Notre Dame played all Division one teams to go 12-0 and did not play one second tier team. Georgia on the other hand played Buffalo, Florida Atlantic, and Georgia Southern. Alabama played Western Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, and Western Carolina. Florida played Bowling Green, Louisiana Lafayette, and Jacksonville State. LSU played North Texas, Idaho, and Towson. South Carolina played East Carolina, UAB and Wofford. Need I go on? The point is that three of the wins for every SEC team came against cream puffs while all Notre Dame wins came against Division one teams. Notre Dame deserves their spot in the BCS Championship game.
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
What were the rankings of the schools ND played when they played them?
Sister_Ruby 2 years, 2 months ago
Some were ranked when ND played them and are no longer ranked. Look at the rankings NOW of all the schools they played. How many are in top 10 NOW? I don't know the exact answer but "not many" is pretty close!
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
Left off the last phrase to the question : " and what are they now?" Regards, Sis.
Sister_Ruby 2 years, 2 months ago
I'm not talking about "who played bad teams....I'm talking about who played GOOD teams (top 10 ranked NOW) and who beat them? That's what's most important. As far as playing "Sisters of Mercy" I don't think any D1 BCS contender should play those stupid schools.
Jimboob 2 years, 2 months ago
That is why they play the games instead of letting the sportswriters decide which team is best. I remember when Alabama should go stright to the AFC playoffs... Then A&M.
Sherwood_Eagle_Alum 2 years, 2 months ago
That was a heck of a game. Johnny football is the real deal. Who said A&M wouldn't make it in the big bad SEC?
alleebrin 2 years, 2 months ago
Hey, it ain't about who's good or who's not so good, it's about who brings in the most revenues!
Sherwood_Eagle_Alum 2 years, 2 months ago
I'm gonna have to call BS on this. I need some proof, because I don't think they are the 2nd highest in the SEC.
Bama, LSU, Fla....
Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas...
Amazed2 2 years, 2 months ago
Not much happening in the world today apparently if this is the Squawk of the Day
VSU 2 years, 2 months ago
And that is a bad thing? Maybe somebody will go on a shooting rampage and brighten up your day. :)
RedEric 2 years, 2 months ago
Oh goodness sakes Amazed2 that is dangerous talk in football country. You better get under cover quick as the bricks are probably reaching peak trajectory.
Twosons 2 years, 2 months ago
Old Fryer Turk has a serious problem. My, My, let's calm down. We are talking about football, not life. Hate is such a strong word. I respect the SEC and the "real" GA fans. After the SC game I didn't see any window flags like I had prior to the game. Even before the FLA game I didn't see any flags and when they won, I saw them all week. Either be a fan or not, that is all I am saying. I was born in the early 50's and grew up around GA fans, so I had a tough, tough life because I was all alone as a GT fan. (note of sarcasm inserted here)
VSU 2 years, 2 months ago
I see that all the time. When New Orleans won the super bowl, suddenly you see people with Saints flags on their cars. Yeah right! Now I don't see any Saints flags riding around.
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
Twosons, you get called out and all of a sudden your sucking your thumb. If you want to criticize fans okay but as they say, "finish the drill." Don't try to wuss out and hide behind a platitude. 42 to 10. Georgia Thumbsucker! 42 to 10. If all you have to brag about is that hack coach and ACC status, well maybe you just better suck your thumb and start talking about the meaning of life. 42 to 10. You guys at the Georgia Thumbsuckers's school on North Avenue had better enjoy discusssing something other that football otherwise your going to have a pretty droll existence. 42 to 10. By the way, UGA began substituting their 3rd string in the 3rd quarter. By the end of the 4th quarter they played everybody but the water boy. 42 to 10. If they had kept the first and second string in the game it would have been 70 to 3 not 42 to 10. I don't blame the Georgia Thumbsuckers for not showing up at the game and I can understand why the students don't attend the Grant Field Extravaganzas. 42 to 10.
Twosons 2 years, 2 months ago
Hey Fire Truck, easy now. Breathe deep. You have absolutely gone off the deep end. I said what I said and I certainly stand behind it. There are fans and there are band wagon fans. I am not sure what part of that you did not understand. You must have really been bruised by all those GT fans when you were young to be so offended by me saying what I observed as a fact. You can rant about GT all you want. I stated personal observations, you have stated, well, nothing factual.
Effetecorpseofimpudentsnobs 2 years, 2 months ago
Are you claiming that your personal observations are factual? You obviously haven't read the good Fryar's remarks if you believe he has said nothing factual. 42 to 10 sounds convincingly like a fact. GT couldn't sell 8000 tickets to the UGA-GT game, sounds like a fact. Your home game seats are virtually empty, hah another fact. When you say GT is the best education in the State - well that's not a fact but a misinformed opinion. As the Fryar pointed out Emory University has you beat to hell and gone - another fact. And you did start the dust up with your clumsy insinuation about Georgia fans being fairweather fan. The fact is you have nothing factually positive to say about GT football so you attempt some awkwardly sly but not deft comments about UGA. I think the Fryar has you nailed. You are like the small feisty Chihuahua that yaps and yaps until the bigger dogs get in a fight and then you run under the porch. 42 to 10 that's a fact.
Twosons 2 years, 2 months ago
Hey effey, the puppet, go look at the original post I made. No where did I say anything about GT being the best education in the State. I stand by my original comments as factual To somehow twist my comments into something more than it is, an observation, is ridiculous . You, effey, need to read for comprehension.
Effetecorpseofimpudentsnobs 2 years, 2 months ago
Respond to the substance of the remark. I was only reporting the facts which had been included in the Fryar's remarks and you had denied their presence. You just spout out words with no idea what you are writing. Now go back and address the issues of logic that are clearly presented. And who is losing their cool here?
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
What a piercing and lethal response. I am your intellectual devotee. It is the undoing no the denouement of the Georgia Thumbsucker. Your query above and then these remarks. Checkmate would be too subtle description for his demise.
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
Well, Georgia Thumbsucker, I see you just can't get along with anybody. I take a nap and here you are at it again. It will be interesting to read Effete's response. In the mean time, I suggest you read all of my comments then you don't get so fragmented. I am going to enumerate the facts which I have presented above and since you seem to understand that the North Avenue Trade School is not the best education in Georgia, I won't reiterate the relevant facts as it addressed another blogger. But suffice it to say it was a fact that was included and you wrongly denied I did not offer facts but anyone can see they are there except Georgia Thumbsuckers. 1. UGA kicked the butts of all the Georgia Thumbsuckers that showed up between the hedges on Nov. 24. 42-10 ------ FACT 2. The Georgia Thumbsuckers were given 8000 tickets for fans to attend the 11/24/12. There were 3000+ no shows and tickets were returned. ------ FACT 3. UGA fans bought the tickets and filled the house - a complete sell out. ---- FACT 4. UGA began substituting in the 3rd quarter and played every player approved for playing. --------- FACT 5. UGA won 42 to 10 --------- FACT 6. A dweeb writes "As a die hard GT (Georgia Thumbsucker) fan, I have been through the good, the bad and the ugly, but I am still a fan. There are a lot of GA band wagon fans that went in the closet after the SC game and came out after the FLA game. I call them fair weather fans." Now note the use of the words "a lot of GA band wagon fans . . . " This is not a fact but I will tell you some facts about the Georgia Thumbsucker fans. Even most of the students don't attend the GT games. --------- FACT! 7. The Georgia Thumbsuckers stadium is all but empty during home games. -------- FACT. 8. The stadium is ramshackled, obtuse in design, horribly ugly and chaotic in seating arrangement. The rumor is that there are architects and engineers lurking about the campus of the North Ave. Thumbsuckers school. ------- FACT 9. Georgia Thumbsuckers have an abysmal football program and a horrible record and a fan base that doesn't attend the games. ------- FACT Those are incontrovertible FACTS.
42 to 10. -------- FACT
So diehard Georgia Thumbsucker, you lose just like the losers from North Ave.
Sherwood_Eagle_Alum 2 years, 2 months ago
Fact 10. Georgia has 0 national titles in the last 30 years.
Amazed2 2 years, 2 months ago
Not too worried about some bricks the radical nut that goes by VSU is talking Mass Murder vs football. Guess VSU must have tendencies or crazy thoughts about guns and rampage and murder. Ashamed too I just thought he was a regular nut.
VSU 2 years, 2 months ago
Really? Seriously? You're the moron that was complaining about no real news happening today. I wish we had more days where football was the only news happening. We have enough bad news going around, but apparently you don't get that. Besides I was joking with you, did you not notice the smiling face? Or are you just one of those one tracked minded people that only sees what you want to see?
AlbanyIsTooDarkDuringTheDay 2 years, 2 months ago
The squawker has provEN that SEC fans are grammatically challenged.
It's funny how fans of SEC schools take credit for any and all SEC school national championships. If you are a Georgia fan, then don't take credit for the SEC winning 5 out of the last 6 national titles.
sad_for_albany 2 years, 2 months ago
It's nice to see some good ole school sports bashing for a change.That is what it is intended for, to take our minds off of the truly depressing stuff for a few moments.
Twosons 2 years, 2 months ago
Exactly, sad_for_albany. If the politicians would work toward fixing the government with this much enthusiasm, we would be out of debt in no time.
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
Georgia Thumbsucker, above your buddy effie asked you in response to your fairweather insult to UGA fans, " Have you paid any attention to the fans that show up in the Grant field stands for GT home games? What do you call those? Most folks call them "no shows." "
Why didn't you respond? Now let's revisit your dumba$$ remark: As a die hard GT fan, I have been through the good, the bad and the ugly, but I am still a fan. There are a lot of GA band wagon fans that went in the closet after the SC game and came out after the FLA game. I call them fair weather fans.
You fill kind of stupid don't you? He just eviscerated your DNA transporters to say nothing of your intellect.
I just read Effete's reply to your tortured remark and he fed you your innards. If you have enough IQ to understand it.
FryarTuk 2 years, 2 months ago
Should have been feel, bible schooler. Still licking your fingers after picking your nose?
Sherwood_Eagle_Alum 2 years, 2 months ago
Hook line and sinker...that was too easy.
Ironic when someone points out at another person is stupid or unintelligent, but makes a mistake when doing so.
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With leadership and technical assistance from local nonprofit Wallowa Resources and support from regional nonprofit Sustainable Northwest, local residents, businesses and agency partners, are nurturing a renewable energy sector in the county. The result is a community-led and multi-lateral effort to create new natural resource-based jobs, keep money in the local economy through locally produced energy, and lower operating costs for agricultural producers, landowners, businesses and municipalities. To make this happen, the local players in the effort have all done outstanding work to create and maintain effective working partnerships and generate investments from federal, state and local entities, lenders and individuals working at different levels. USDA Rural Development is one of those funders. Thanks to the collaborative and innovative nature of the effort, USDA Rural Development has been able to leverage the federal investment in rural economic development and renewable energy with the funding of private businesses, lenders and other agencies to help generate impressive results within this small community.
In order to recognize why this effort is so unique, however, it is first important to know some background. For generations, rural residents in Oregon's Wallowa County have depended on the region's natural resources to make a living. Here, federally owned forests comprise 58 percent of the county's land base, and from the early 1900s through the 1980s, forestry served as the county's main economic driver supporting numerous jobs related to harvesting, milling and transporting forest products. In the early 1990s, however, litigation and forest management modifications related to endangered species resulted in large-scale suspensions of the sale of timber from federal forestlands. Timber harvests, which were as high as 94 MMBF (million board feet) in the 1980s, plummeted to less than 200 MBF (thousand board feet) in 1994. Over the long-term, timber harvests off public land in Wallowa County have declined by more than 90%. Until 1994, Wallowa County was home to three sawmills processing timber from within the county. The last mill struggled to remain operational for years, but finally closed in 2008. As jobs in the mills and the forests disappeared, Wallowa County began to face new challenges with unemployment, outmigration and dramatically diminished local revenues needed to support schools, public works and other community infrastructure and services.
For local leaders and residents in this isolated area, finding new economic opportunity has been no small task. In addition to its distance from commerce, transportation and population centers, the county is hemmed in by federal forests, the Wallowa Mountains and Hell's Canyon. While these features offer a beautifully rugged landscape, they also contribute to an equally tough environment for business and economic development. Moreover, the often conflicting priorities, approaches and opinions of local residents, business interests, government agencies, environmental groups and other stakeholders regarding natural resource management were, in the 1990's, putting people at odds and making workable, job-creating solutions more and more elusive. At that time, concerns had also kindled about the risk of catastrophic wildfire as a result of increasingly overstocked timber stands and a growing amount fuels in the surrounding forests. Under such circumstances, many communities might become mired in intractable conflict. Instead, the interested parties came together to find innovative solutions that are appropriate to this area's unique set of conditions, economic challenges, and natural and human resources.
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Hello all, We just moved into a new house and we put in our first garden in this city this week. I planted all sorts of tomatoes and was really pleased with myself for getting it all done. Well, it turns out that surprise frosts are more common in this city than I realized... the forecast said a low of 5 or so and I woke up this morning to frost on the neighbours' roofs. There also appeared to be some frost on our patio. It rained yesterday evening, so most of the plants and grass were wet. I did go out right away and spray some water on all the tender plants. Did I do the right thing? Will they all die? Is there anything else I can do to save them??? |
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Some tomato varieties can take a bit of frost. Although they are not noted to be frost hardy I have had some take numerous frosts in a year. Whats done is done, you will know what survived when it warms up today. I get scared and cover or move plants inside if it calls for anything colder than 6 in the spring. Good luck and let us know how you make out. |
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