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After a blowing out two-time defending state champion GPS Friday evening, Coach Jason Reuter's Bearettes had to battle down to the wire to earn a spot in the title game with a 72-65 win over Alcoa Saturday evening.
With a pair of 6-foot-2 post players, very rarely does Bradley have a height disadvantage when it walks onto the court, but that will be the case this afternoon when the Bearettes square off against Hamilton Heights for the title.
The Lady Hawks are an international team with players from Europe, South America and Africa, four of whom are 6-foot-3 or taller.
Coach by former Charleston High standout Keisha (Stone) Hunt, the private school from Chattanooga defeated Bearden and East Hamilton to earn its spot in the finals.
Today's action will tip off at 11:30 this morning as Brainerd and Oak Ridge battle for seventh place, before Bearden and GPS tangle in the fifth-place game at 1:15.
Third place is up for grabs when East Hamilton and Alcoa tangle at 3 p.m., with the Bearettes and Lady Hawks to contest the championship at 4:45.
Bearettes 72, Alcoa 65
Bradley came out strong Saturday, putting 27 points on the scoreboard in the first eight minutes for a nine-point advantage, but the Tornadoes responded by shooting the lights in the first half, hitting 7-of-10 3-pointers to trim the difference to a single point at the half.
The Bearette defense was able to help quell the storm after the intermission as Alcoa made just 3-of-12 long-range bombs in the second half.
Bradley was able to hand the Tornadoes their first loss in four games this season with a 30-24 scoring edge in the final 16 minutes.
The victors got a monster game from 6-foot-2 junior Brooke Copeland who posted a double-double with a game-high 29 points and a dozen rebounds. She sank 11-of-20 shots from the field and 7-of-8 free throws, plus blocked a pair of shots.
The other half of the Bearette's "Twin Towers," Rebecca Reuter, also a 6-foot-2 junior, was a perfect 6-for-6 from the field on her way to 15 points, plus she pulled down eight rebounds and dished out five assists.
Senior Brandi Whitted had a strong showing with 11 points, including a pair of 3s, plus she dished off five helps as well. Junior transfer Whitney Donaldson also handed out five assists to go along with her five points, while seniors Kayla Withrow and Baylee Carroll had a half dozen points apiece.
Bradley (2-0) won the battle of the boards by a 39-14 margin, plus shot 64 percent (23-of-36) from inside the arc and made 3-of-9 from beyond it. As a team the Bearettes also made 17-of-25 free throws, handed out 22 assists and turned the ball over 17 times.
Along with making 10-of-22 3-pointers, Alcoa (3-1) was 13-of-25 on two-pointers, 6-for-11 at the charity stripe and had 15 turnovers.
Katie Stubblefield sank a trio of treys on her way to 23 points to lead the Tornadoes, while Tara Shields canned five bombs for 15 points. Kayla Newman also had a pair of 3s on her way to 16 points in the contest.
Hamilton Heights 60
East Hamilton 39
The Lady Hawks couldn't get more balanced in their offensive attack as five players scored in double figures, all within two points of each other in their semifinal victory Saturday.
Hamilton Heights got a dozen points from 6-foot-3 senior Teodora Zagorac and classmate Jovana Stojanovic.
Junior Augusta Kievisaite and senior Ima-Obong Akpan helped out with 11 points apiece, while 6-foot-4 Western Kentucky commitment Ruta Savickaite netted 10.
East Hamilton senior point guard Jessica Caudle led all scorers with 18 points, while junior transfer Juliette Harp found the bottom of the nylon for nine.
Friday's opening round
Bearettes 59, GPS 22
In a rematch of last year's tournament title game, the hosts were able to exact some revenge for their lone loss during the regular season.
After a competitive opening period, Bradley held two-time state champ Girls Preparatory School to just a pair of early second-quarter baskets, a trio of free throws and a field goal from the wing with just over a minute remaining in the contest.
The 38-9 run saw the girls from Chattanooga score just four points in both the second and fourth frames and a lone free throw in the third period.
Meanwhile the Bearettes' balanced scoring attack saw nine of the dozen player get into the scoring column.
Rebecca Reuter led the way with 11 points, plus she cleaned the glass for nine rebounds, while Brooke Copeland helped out with eight points and eight caroms, plus blocked a pair of shots.
"Our big girls (both 6-foot-2) dominated inside," assessed Bradley coach Jason Reuter. "They (GPS) started packing it in on us, then our outside shooters started making them pay. I think we gave people a little peek of what kind of team we're going to be this year."
New point guard Whitney Donaldson had 10 points, with a pair of 3-pointers and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, plus she grabbed four rebounds, two steals and an assist in her Bearette debut.
"Whitney (Donaldson) has only had 17 practices with us. She stepped in and did a great job," coach Reuter said of the transfer from Morristown.
Senior wings Kayla Withrow and Brandi Whitted were impressive in their first varsity starts with eight and seven points respectively. Withrow drilled a pair of treys, while Whitted sank one as well, plus dished out five assists, snatched four boards, copped a pair of steals and blocked a shot.
"Kayla (Withrow) and Brandi (Whitted) did a good job for us tonight," praised coach Reuter. "Whitted had a lot of second and third efforts in the paint. She's not afraid to get in there and mix it up with the big girls."
Freshman Taelor Hill came off the bench in her varsity debut to hit 3-of-6 field goals, plus pull down four rebounds, three of which came off the offensive glass.
Senior "sixth-man" Baylee Carroll led the team with four steals, plus cleared three caroms.
Bradley dominated the backboard battle by a 43-17 margin, plus swiped 14 steals in the season-opening victory. Along with being a perfect 9-for-9 at the charity stripe, the Bearettes sank 16-of-41 shots from in front of the 19-foot arc and 6-of-19 from beyond it.
The Bradley defense limited GPS to just 8-of-39 (21 percent) shooting from the field, including 3-for-22 in the final three frames, plus forced 18 Bruiser turnovers.
Long Island University signee Brianna Farris was held to just 10 points in the contest, but that accounted for 45 percent of the Bruiser offense.
GPS defeated the Bearettes 53-33 in last year's tournament championship game, but Friday's 37-point loss mark the first time the Bruisers were on the short end of a running clock since March of 2005.
"They (GPS) lost a lot from last year's team (three Division I players — two basketball, one soccer), but we lost a lot too (five college scholarship players)," coach Reuter proclaimed. "We had better talent coming back, plus our depth made a difference tonight."
Alcoa 74, Brainerd 45
After defeating McMinn Central in their season opener, the Lady Tornadoes had little trouble with the Lady Panthers in Friday's opening round, jumping out to an 18-point halftime advantage before putting the game away with 32-21 run in the final two frames.
Alcoa had a trio of players score in double figures — Hannah Troutt (14), Hannah Tate (10 and Tara Shields (10).
Brainerd's Anisha Douglas led all scorers with 19 points, while teammate Jamee Ward netted 11.
Hamilton Heights 49, Bearden 45
After falling in an early eight-point hole, the international girls from the Chattanooga private school bounced back to win the final three periods by a 41-27 margin to hand the Knoxville squad its first loss of the season.
Savickaite led the Lady Hawks with 16 points, while Zagorac netted 13 and Stojanovic added 11 to the winning total.
Bearden's Erica Walsh drilled four 3-pointers as she led all scorers with 22 points, 13 of which came in the opening period.
East Hamilton 46, Oak Ridge 37
After an evenly fought opening quarter, the Lady Hurricanes held Oak Ridge to a single point in the second frame and built a double-digit advantage before settling for the nine-point difference in their first victory of the young season.
Harp scored all eight of East Hamilton's points in the second period on her way to a team-leading total of 18. Caudle added 10 points to the winning total.
Oak Ridge's Whitney Mitchell led all scorers with 19 points, while her Lady Wildcat teammate Savanna Johnson added a dozen.
Saturday consolation games
Bearden 52, Oak Ridge 45
The Lady Bulldogs (2-1) drained nine 3-pointers on their way to the seven-point victory.
Walsh and Lexus Norwood drilled three long-range bombs apiece on their way to 16 and 11 points respectively.
Mitchell once again led the Lady Wildcats with a game-high 23 points, while teammate Kendra Holmes netted a dozen.
GPS 48, Brainerd 38
The Bruisers more than doubled their offensive output from the night before to capture their second victory in three games so far this season.
A trio of players scored in double figures for GPS with freshman Akia Harris netting 14, junior Katie Morgan hitting a pair of 3s on her way to a dozen, and Farris pumping in 10.
Ward led the Lady Panthers with a game-high 18 points, including a couple of treys.
Bradley Central 18 19 13 9 — 59
BRUISERS (22) — Brianna Farris 10, Harris 6, Stamey 4, Williams 2, Ware, Williams, Jackson, Shuttles, Crownover, Sharrock, Morgan, Spears, Cal. Key, Cha. Key.
BEARETTES (59) — Rebecca Reuter 11, Whitney Donaldson 10, Copeland 8, Withrow 8, Whitted 7, Hill 6, Stallings 4, Delane 3, Carroll 2, Davis, Wright, Pippenger.
3-POINTERS: GPS 2 (Farris 2); Bradley 6 (Withrow 2, Donaldson 2, Whitted, Delane).
FREE THROWS: GPS 4-of-9; Bradley 9-of-9.
RECORDS: GPS 1-1; Bradley 1-0.
Alcoa 18 24 12 11 — 65
Bradley Central 27 15 15 15 — 72
TORNADOES (65) — Katie Stubblefield 23, Tara Shields 15, Kayla Newman 16, Moore 2, Anderson 3, Trout 2, Pate 4.
BEARETTES (59) — Brooke Copeland 29, Rebecca Reuter 15, Brandi Whitted 11, Withrow 6, Carroll 6, Donaldson 5.
3-POINTERS: Alcoa 10 (Shields 5, Stubblefield 3, Newman 2); Bradley 3 (Whitted 2, Donaldson).
FREE THROWS: Alcoa 6-of-11; Bradley 17-of-25.
RECORDS: Alcoa 3-1; Bradley 2-0.


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HOME Investment Partnerships Program
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2015 HOME Program
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- M-53 Fair Housing - Developer Certification
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- Rental Manual - Redlined
- HOME Action Plan - Draft
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The HOME Investment Partnerships Program is designed to promote partnerships between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), state and local governments, and those in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors who build, own, manage, finance, and support low income housing initiatives. HOME provides the flexibility needed to fund a wide range of low income housing initiatives through creative and unique housing partnerships. The HOME Program was created under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990.
How does the HOME Program work? SC Housing awards HOME funding each calendar year. Although South Carolina's HOME funding fluctuates year to year, an average of $10 million is available. All HOME funds must benefit households at 80% or below the county median income.
Application Process:
- Competitive applications for Rental activities will be accepted February 24 - February 25, 2014 during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST). Applications received after the deadline will not be considered and will be returned to the Applicant.
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SELF Injecting Fillers for Rolling and Depressed Scars
Posted 15 December 2012 - 04:36 PM
Posted 11 January 2013 - 03:01 PM
I got chicken pox when I was two weeks old and have had a circular, depressed rolling scar on my cheek from it since. I have tried acid peels (TCA and also less severe), micro dermabrasion, dermabrasion, bio oil, vitamin e, derma-rolling, singular needles for collagen production, sub-scision and suction. I never tried lasers, but only because it is expensive and I have read that it does not do much to fill depressed scars. I went to see a plastic surgeon about it and asked about the procedure called punch-excision and he said I would probably end up with a scar that is a line instead of a hole. He suggested fillers, but I wasn't interested at the time because it was $800 for an injection.
I came across this forum and decided to buy Restylane online (Canadian online pharmacy) for $179 to fill the scar. I did a ton of research on how to use it (medical practice videos), how skin is laid out under the epidermal layer, and sterilization. I got it yesterday and I sub-scised the scar with the needle first (moved the needle under the scar to sever the fibrous scar band tissue that anchors the top of the skin to the bottom layer) very carefully injected the Restylane into my scar. I found that it works better if you put it in a bit more shallow. At first I was injecting deep, at the very bottom layer of the skin, and I didn't see much improvement.
(Please note that I was going very, very, very slow. It took me about two hours to finish. In all, I used 1/4 of a mL.)
Then I injected in the middle, then a bit closer to the surface (but not too close because your skin can turn white if the injection is too shallow). The shallow injections were most effective in filling the scar.
I iced the area for a few hours after I did it and I don't have any bruising, but it is a bit red still. It is slightly sore and some of it is probably swelling.
I'd say I have about an 80% improvement overall. I have lived with this scar on my face my entire life and anything that makes it less deep and less noticeable is worth more than $179.
If you think you can be VERY careful about sterilization and patient enough to learn about how skin works and how to inject fillers into your skin, I'd say go for it. I'm really happy I took a chance and did it myself and saved myself hundreds of dollars.
I've attached a before and after image for reference.
I felt I needed to post because real life experiences in depressed scar revision are so few on the internet.
Posted 11 January 2013 - 05:29 PM
There have been numerous warnings from various health agencies that fillers purchased online, including Canadian pharmacies are practically 100 percent fake counterfeit products.
The packaging looks real, the product looks real, even packaging with very real looking holograms. Nevertheless, the product is not the real thing and contains hazardous material when tested, including particles of cement.
Why do you people continue to inject some unknown foreign substance in your face, just to save a couple hundred bucks? No matter how reputable you think your online pharmacy is, they are most likely sending you fake Juvederm or Restylane or whatever else you all are injecting. Don't you realize there is a strong possibility you are being scammed? Paying for something you think is real but it's not, worse of all you inject it into your face.
Posted 13 January 2013 - 05:57 AM
Don't understand why you feel the need to post a warning if you read the title of the topic of this forum. SELF, being capitalized. For emphasis. We all understand there is risk involved. That's why there is a forum.
Posted 18 January 2013 - 09:19 PM
It basically looks like the procedure was just done yesterday and not 4 months ago i.e bright red, itchy and painful sometimes.
Wish i never bothered I think i have actually suffered fat loss in the areas injected, it's like its eating my skin from the inside.
Long story short the only way to fix it is to have it surgically removed. I urge people not to inject micro plexiglass beads into their faces.
Edited by rian202003, 18 January 2013 - 09:26 PM.
Posted 19 June 2013 - 12:35 PM
Hi, I am new to this site. I seen a comment where it said to PM u for a secure place to buy radiesse. I don't know how to do that lol. can u please help. I keep looking for a link but don't see it. thank u so much
Posted 03 July 2013 - 02:20 AM
Hello folks. I used to order Radiesse from canadian pharmacy but they no longer have the product on market, I've had some amazing results w such, Problem is, I can tell its starting to dissolve It's been a year since I've last injected. I cannot find a supplier anymore. This thing has changed my life for the better. The 2nd day after I enjected, everybody was saying "she looks so good, something just looks diff on her". I loved the fact that people weren't able to tell what it is I did, but that my scars were bar invisible. If anyone can please shoot me a private w another supplier, I would owe you w my life. I've heard that british pharmacies are now shipping to the states, but I have no reliable source. If anyone can let me know of a source, like I said, I would owe you everything. It would be greatly appreciated. Please, if anyone knows, share w me... I used to see a doctor and it never looked nearly as good as it did when I did it myself, and the difference in the pricing was just crazy.
Thank you
Posted 06 July 2013 - 10:52 PM
I am new also. I have researched for two months now on where to buy Radiesse online. I am very cautious. Would someone let me know where would be a trustworthy site? I would also like to try to find Botox. I have been having fillers and botox for the last 4 years and I have decided to try it myself and save myself a ton of money.
Help please!
I have also heard to not use Juveni.
That is just my 2 cents. I would want someone to tell me.
Posted 28 July 2013 - 11:47 PM
I started this thread.... eons ago
I've received countless private messages requesting a good source for "genuine" fillers ever since Canada changed their injectible prescription policy approximately 18 months ago.
Well, I don't have a source to post, because I honestly cannot vouch for any of the "generic" suppliers out there. However, I wanted to post some helpful information.
Instruction software
If you go to the official Juvederm site, at the link below and click "Downloadable - How to Inject CD" (in the left column) it will install free software (windows, not mac). After it's installed, find the folder it installed to and click "Index" to open it. The software contains multiple videos and actual instruction on injection techniques. Even if you don't use Juvederm, but prefer Restylane, etc, the techniques are excellent.
Posted 08 September 2013 - 09:59 AM
Can you tell me how can I buy online restylene or radiesse or any filler to increase face volume in sunken area. Thanks a million
Posted 08 September 2013 - 10:11 AM
I tried much time in searching buying fillers but noon luck . Any help in this highly appreciated
Posted 01 October 2013 - 12:37 AM
Try here; it says no prescription needed.
NO. Do not use them. They've been reported to make people ill.
Reported here:
And here:
In addition to what's posted above, PharmacyChecker is a good place to get information on a pharmacy before you deal with them. It's not the only place you should check, but it's good to keep them on your list when you're doing research on which companies might have a bad reputation. You can also search by drug name.
The "nice" list:
The "naughty" list:
Also use ripoffreport.com
Often, when I'm researching a site for someone, I'll simply go to google and type the name of the site and the word "scam" to see what pops up.
Edited by L0VE, 01 October 2013 - 12:40 AM.
Posted 28 October 2013 - 01:59 PM
Grrr, ditto to everyone else's request. I used to order from Rxpadmedical and always had a great experience, but they are no longer shipping to U.S. Just so frustrating. I am a grown woman who understands the risks--being able to inject my scars myself changed my life! If anyone can share info on another reputable outlet, I would appreciate it more than I can say...
Posted 04 November 2013 - 07:52 PM
I dont think self-injection is a good idea
there are thousands of veins on our face
In Taiwan, there is a girl injected with Restylane became blind because the substance was wrongly injected to a vein to eye ball
Posted 14 June 2014 - 01:34 PM
Can Restylane/Perlane still be purchased via Canadian Pharmacy?
I've had a lot of improvement from subcision. I believe Restylane / Perlane can improve it even further.
Edited by AcnePwns, 14 June 2014 - 01:35 PM.
Posted 06 January 2015 - 08:15 PM
If Sublative + Subcision fail me this May~ I'm going to resort to self mini subcision + Restylane after 6 months of ablative laser I've practiced enough with Saline subcision and got the feel.
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Also known as Flux, Shifts, Envidillo, (Steve's) Shoe, and Iraqi Camel Smoke. Created by Stephen Rogers and Jill Newman (email@example.com)
During the hubbub of moving in to our current apartment, my wife (fiancé then) and I got bored with moving stuff one day and decided to hammer out a game using what we could find. This game is the end result of that tinkering. We enjoyed the game so much that it makes an appearance in a novel I'm writing, entitled "Gateway", under the name Flux. Flux is the primary name of this game, but I'm presenting it as Quantum here for two reasons: Mr. McLeod's page of invented card games has no entries under "Q", and so that it won't be confused with the game "Fluxx" by Looney Laboratories.
Quantum is a card game born out of many of the established families of card games. The game distinctly borrows from Draw Poker, Red and Black Poker, Blackjack, the Spanish game Truco, Rummy, and Pinochle. The game has two distinct objects. First and foremost, players attempt to improve their hands to a point value, which changes from game to game thanks to the dynamics of the game. A secondary goal is to win a poker hand with the cards they have left at the end of the game. The game's dynamics ensure that neither goal is particularly easy to reach.
The game underwent some major changes from its original state to reach the final form presented here. However, in the interest of creative play, these "original rules" are listed below the core set of rules as game variations.
PLAYERS: 2 to 6. The game is best played cutthroat, though the game can be played with partnerships. The game is unusual, so asymmetric partnerships are allowed ... even 5 against 1 in a six player game!
EQUIPMENT: You'll need three decks of cards, sans jokers. More decks can be added if so desired, but three decks are the minimum number for play. In addition, you'll need four six-sided dice. Preferably, one of the dice should be distinguished in some manner from the other three (such as a different sized dice, or one of a different color). If no distinguishing marks are on the fourth dice, the game can still be played, but it will require a little bit of caution on the part of the players. The final absolutely necessary piece of equipment is some manner of scoring device. A cribbage board is recommended, but pencil and paper will do. Optionally, the dealer may use a dealing shoe to hold the cards; this is how the game got one of its names.
RANK AND VALUE OF THE CARDS: The cards rank A (high), K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 (low). Aces are worth one, while the other face cards are worth zero. All other cards are worth their face value. The suit of the cards also has a bearing on the card's value to the player's hand. Red cards (hearts and diamonds) are worth "positive" points, while Black cards (spades and clubs) are worth "negative" points.
THE DEAL: Cut cards to determine who deals first. Low card deals first. In case of a tie in rank, use bridge suit ranks to determine the lower card (spades high, hearts, diamonds, and clubs low). In the unlikely event that two players draw the exact same card, those players are ignored and the next lowest card gets first deal. In the very unlikely event that all players are tied up, either toss the cards and draw again, or put the cards away and play something else, whichever seems less clairvoyant to all players.
Once the dealer has been determined, that player shuffles the three decks together (so it's important to use three different backed decks, unless you don't plan on using the cards for something else). Afterwards, the deck is cut and reassembled, and then each player may make a standard cut of the cards. After the cut, the dealer burns the top ten cards of the deck, placing them face-up on the bottom of the draw pile. This sets the deck's "cut-off" point, signifying the end of the game. After those cards are burned, each player receives seven cards, dealt one at a time, starting with the player to the dealer's left. This sets each player's initial hand. After the cards are dealt, the dealer turns the next card face up in plain sight of all players. This card determines the trump suit for the hand and sets the value of the poker hand.
THE TARGET VALUE: After each player has received their hand, the player to the dealer's left rolls three of the six sided dice (not the one set apart). The sum of the result is the target value that the players try to reach, which ranges from 3-18. This value is regarded as an absolute value; a player who reaches the target value in "negative" black cards can still win. After this dice roll, the dice are set aside within plain view of all players.
Original Hand: If a player has a starting hand with the same value as the target value, they can claim their original hand before the first card to the first trick is laid down. In this case, the claimant is awarded fifteen points for the value game and play progresses immediately to the poker game. In case there are two or more claimants, the values of their red and black cards are considered separately. Whoever has the higher red or black value may claim original hand. If this doesn't settle the hand, whoever has fewer face cards in hand wins the hand. If this still doesn't do it, each claimant is dealt one card. Low card wins and these extra cards are immediately discarded. This continues until a final valid claimant is decided.
THE PLAY: Once target value has been set for the hand, the game can begin. Tricks are played to determine who takes command of the game. Player to the dealer's left leads off to the first trick. A new card is dealt to each player immediately after they play a card to the trick. Any card may be played to the trick by any player; it isn't necessary to follow suit. The winner of the trick is the player who played the highest trump, or, if no trump was played, the player who played the card of the highest rank. If two or more players played a card of the same rank, those cards are ignored and the next highest card wins the trick. If all cards are tied, the trick is dead. Those cards are thrown out and a new trick is played. Winner of the trick scores one point and takes command of the game.
The player who commands the game then rolls the single six-sided die set apart from the others. This "discard die" will determine the number of cards that the player can change out of their hand. This dice must be rolled before anything else occurs.
Once the discard die has been rolled, the "commander" has two options:
DISCARDING: If the player chooses to discard, they select which cards they want to discard from their hand, and expose them face up in front of everyone. The dealer replaces each card discarded. In this way, every player's hand remains at seven cards at all times. After a player has chosen to discard, they lose command of the game and a new trick is played, in which the player leads off. Any number of tricks may be played in the hand, until a player elects to call the hand.
Flux: If the player rolls a six on the discard die, that player undergoes a "flux". The player scores five points immediately, but must discard their entire hand at once. The dealer then deals out seven brand new cards to the player. The player examines their new hand. If the value of the new hand equals the target value, the player may call the game immediately. Otherwise, play continues as normal. This is the only situation in which a player may call the game after taking discards.
CALLING: If the player chooses to call, all players expose their hands, face up, on the table, and state the current value of their hand. If requested, they must demonstrate that they indeed have the value that they claim. A player may call with any value of cards in their hand. After the call, all players must calculate the "distance" away from the target value of their hand, which is the players' "score" for the hand. Remember that the target value is an absolute value, so if a player has -12 and the target value is 11, they still have a score of 1. Lowest score wins the hand and scores a number of points equal to the difference between his score and the scores of his opponents. In the event that the player is tied with a second player for distance from the target value, the player scores no points from that player. For example, in a five player game, the target value is twelve. A player calls with -14. The values of their opponents' hands are: -19, 6, 3, and -10. The first player's score is 2 (|-14|-12=2). The other scores are 7, 6, 9, and 2. The player scores five points from his first opponent (7-2=5), four from the second, seven from the third, and none from the fourth, so he scores a total of sixteen points this hand (5+4+7+0=16).
Undercut: If a player calls the game and one of their opponents has, in fact, got a hand closer to the target value than the player, then that opponent scores the points for the win. In this event, the opponent scores a bonus five points for undercut.
Bull's-eye: If a player goes out with a hand equal to the target value, they score a ten-point bull's-eye bonus. If the player goes out thanks to a flux, the bonus is increased to twenty points. If two players are tied at the target value at the end of the hand, only the player who goes out may score bull's-eye bonus. Only the player who calls out may claim bull's-eye bonus; if a player is undercuts by an opponent who has the target value, that opponent may not claim bull's-eye.
Zilch: If a player goes out and one of their opponents has 21or -21 points in their hand, they "zilch" that opponent and score twice the number of points they would normally score from that player.
THE POKER GAME: After each player scores their hand for target value, they toss out two cards to form a five card poker hand. When all players are ready, they expose their desired poker hand. Highest hand wins this part of the game, earning a number of points dependent upon the turn-up card. In case of a tie, the hands are ignored and the next highest hand wins the poker game. In the event of an absolute tie, the hands are thrown out and no one scores for the poker game. The following hands are legal poker hands, listed in order from highest to lowest:
The number of points scored in the poker game is equal to the value of the hand's turn-up card. The value is the same as the value used for play, except in the case of face cards, which serve as "the great equalizers".
After the score is determined for the poker game, the deal passes to the left. Cards dealt during the current hand are collected and discarded. They are not reshuffled into the deck.
FINAL PLAY: The game is played until the first burned card is reached. At that point, several things may happen.
GAME: The player with the highest score at the end of the last hand wins the game. If two players are tied, their scores are ignored and the next highest score wins. In the incredibly statistically unlikely event that all hands are tied, the game is drawn and may be settled through a card draw, fisticuffs, nuclear exchange, or whatever the players see fit to do.
EXPOSED CARD: If a card is accidentally turned up when it is dealt, that card may be burned or accepted, at the intended player's discretion. If a card is accidentally exposed during the course of play, it must be discarded and replaced as a normal card.
WRONG NUMBER OF CARDS: If a player discovers they have too few or too many cards, they may discard cards of their choice or draw cards to have their hand match up at seven. If a player calls out with the wrong number of cards, they must draw or discard to have their hand match up at seven cards. They may not reverse their decision to call out. If the player has the wrong number of cards in their poker hand, they may not play for the poker hand. If the player makes it through the entire hand without anyone noticing that they have the wrong number of cards, they get to keep any points they made.
DICE: If the wrong player rolls for the target value, that roll is ignored unless at least one trick is played through, in which case the roll stands. If any of the target value dice become turned over during play, they must be reset to their original values.
INCORRECT TRICKS: If the wrong player claims a trick, and it is discovered before they've accepted any discards, their trick is cancelled and awarded to the appropriate player instead. If the wrong player has accepted discards or called out, the correct player still gets the point for the trick back.
FALSE ORIGINAL HAND: A player may only claim an original hand if their hand is exactly at the target value. If the player's claim is proven to be false, they must discard all of their cards and sit out for the remainder of the hand.
As previously stated, Quantum is an extremely difficult game to play well, for one reason: before you go out, you're guaranteed to have at least one card in your hand change on you, so you really don't know whether you're going to go out or not until it's time to decide. And, even if you get your hand on the target value, an untimely flux can waste all your efforts away.
There are, however, some basic guidelines to follow during the course of the hand. First of all, remember that you can win with either a score in "positive" or "negative" points. You should count the number of points available by each and determine which one can get you closer to the target value faster, whether red or black. This will determine which cards to play for tricks. If you don't take command, don't worry too much, especially if the commander rolls for three or more discards. Fluxes score five points for a player, but the chances of them drawing a bull's-eye hand are pretty slim.
If you do win the trick, be careful how you choose to play your discards. If you flux, don't worry: it's five points with a possibility for twenty more. If you don't flux, look at your hand. Generally, you'll want to go out if you're within five points of the target, you'll really want to go out if you're only one or two away, and you should go out if you're at the target value, obviously. If you're close, you don't want to have to throw away a large number of cards: this could set you back tremendously.
Taking tricks for the sake of taking tricks often hurts your overall strategy. As a general rule, the few points you may gain from tricks will be totally overrun by the points your opponents may score when they call out. The lone exception to this strategy is a concerted attempt to flux, and even that can be questionable.
As a general rule, don't let the upcoming poker game affect your value game strategy unless the turn-up card is a face card. If the turn up is a face card, you'll want to concentrate on getting cards for a good poker hand, so that you can assure your success in the poker game. Go out as soon as you've got a hand you think you can win with. Obviously, the best strategy is to try to balance the good poker hand with a value hand close to the target value. This optimizes a player's chances for winning the whole kit and caboodle, pushing them way ahead of the competition.
These strategies have been formulated in just the first few days of play, so the amount of stock you place in them is entirely up to you. You may find that none of these strategies work nearly as well for you as one you create yourself.
Original Variant 1: Third discard choice - If a player has command and doesn't want to go out, they may discard a number of cards up to and including the number rolled on the discard dice. If they so choose, a player may decide not to call out, but not to make any discards as well.
Original Variant 2: Different dice types - The original game utilized a set of role-playing dice, using non-standard dice types for different game functions. In this variant, a twenty-sided die (D20) is used in place of the target value dice and an eight-sided die (D8) is used as the discard die. Flux is scored on a roll of 8 instead of 6.
Original Variant 3: Maximum tricks allowed - A twelve-sided die (D12) or two D6s are rolled at the onset of the game. This sets the maximum number of tricks to be played during the course of the game. If the allotted number of tricks has passed and no one has called out, the hand is settled. No undercut scores are allowed in this case.
Original Variant 4: Valueless poker hands - If a Jack, Queen, or King is turned up at the beginning of the hand, no points are scored for the poker hand.
Original Variant 5: Bonus point for poker hand - Highest poker hand scores one point, in addition to any other bonuses.
Original Variant 6: Zero for zilch - In addition to 21 and -21, a player is zilched if one of their opponents go out and their hand is worth zero points.
Original Variant 7: Two value dice - Instead of rolling just a D20 to determine target value, a ten-sided dice (D10) is rolled along with the D20. The two dice are summed together to determine target value, with the zero on the D10 counting as zero. The range of possible target values are from 1-29 in this variation.
Original Variant 8: Maximum score - In keeping with the rules of cribbage, the game ends if anyone reaches a score of 121 points or more during the course of the game.
Original Variant 9: Point dice - When a player wins a trick, after they've decided whether or not to take discards, they are awarded a D6 for that trick. They must immediately roll that die. The result is a number of dice which they may add to the value of their hand, subtract from the value of their hand, or ignore all together.
Original Variant 9a: In totality - A player with multiple point dice must select the same action for all trick-earned dice. Thus, they must add them all, subtract them all, or ignore them all.
Original Variant 10: Variable target bonus - At the onset of the game, a D10x10 (a ten-sided dice with its values multiplied by ten) is rolled. The result is a number of bonus points that the player may earn for bull's-eye. In this case, the player is not allowed to go out after a Flux.
Original Variant 11: Bonus trick dice - At the onset of the game, a D6 is rolled along with a D4 (four-sided dice). The result of these dice rolls acts as a bonus for the player who wins a particular trick. The four-sided dice determines which trick wins the bonus (first trick, second trick, third trick, or fourth trick) and the value of a bonus dice given to the winner of that trick. This bonus dice is given along with any usual dice for that trick. Like other bonus dice, the result of this bonus dice can be added or subtracted to the value of their hand, or ignored.
Original Variant 12: Pseudo-Truco Count - The original game used a ranking system similar to the Spanish game Truco, with a few changes. In this version, the turn-up card only sets the Pelico and Pelica. Since there are no 8s, 9s, or 10s in a Spanish deck, these cards were added to the bottom of the ranking order. So, from highest to lowest, the cards rank: Pelico (Queen of Trumps), Pelica (Jack of Trumps), Ace of Spades, Ace of Hearts, Seven of Spades, Seven of Diamonds, Threes, Twos, Ace of Diamonds/Ace of Clubs, Kings, Queens, Jacks, Seven of Hearts/Seven of Diamonds, Sixes, Fives, Fours, Tens, Nines, and Eights. Aside from where it matters, cards of the same rank but of different suits tie with one another.
Original Variant 13: Seven-card poker hands - The final original variant to the game utilized all seven cards in the final "poker" showdown. As such, more hands had to be created, which rank as follows:
Variant 14: Poker variations - If so desired by the players, any variant of poker may be used to play out the poker hand, using the seven cards of the players' hands as an original draw.
Variant 15: Reshuffling - If the players so choose, a new shuffle can be made at the end of each hand. Game ends after each player has dealt a number of times or a set score is reached.
Variant 16: Moving target (Temporal Flux) - In temporal flux, the target value dice are re-rolled instead of the discard dice. No discard dice is used. The commander may discard as many cards as they choose after this is done. On a target of 3 or 18, the commander's hand fluxes. This variation can be played with a discard dice, to be rolled immediately after the target dice are re-rolled; this can make for a truly wild game.
Variant 17: Stationary target (Momentum Flux) - If players so choose, the target value dice are cast once per game. That value becomes the target for every hand until the game is completed. This may be the easiest way for beginners to play.
Variant 18: Short Stack (Intense Flux) - If three decks just seem like too many, fewer decks can be used. An alternate ending to the game, such as when one player reaches fifty points, is recommended.
Variant 19: Absolute Values (Unbalanced Flux) - Black also counts as "positive" points, making it much harder to reach a small target value.
Variant 20: Reversed Poles (Anti-Flux) - Instead of trying to reach the target value, players attempt to get as far away from the target as possible, with all other rules the same as normal. A player caught within five of the target is zilched.
Variant 21: No bonuses (Iron Man Flux) - The only time a player scores points is from their opponents if they win the game. No bonuses are awarded for original hands, going out on a flux, hitting the target, or rolling a flux.
Variant 22: Elimination (Mafia Flux) - At the end of each hand, the player furthest from the target is eliminated from the game, and must sit out. This continues until one player is left standing, who wins the entire game. In the event of a tie, the tied players roll the discard dice and are dealt the number of cards indicated by the dice. First one to draw an Ace of Spades loses. This happens multiple times when more than one player is tied.
Variant 23: Gambling (Money Flux) - Blackjack, Poker, and Truco are gambling games, and it's in this grand tradition that Quantum can also be played as a gambling game. The following set of variants lists possible ways that people can gamble to Quantum. The suggested dollar structure is in place only as an example.
Variant 23a: Poker style - At the beginning of each hand, each player antes $1 to the pot. Any bonuses a player receives are paid to the pot by the other players, but the player will not receive their own bonus unless they win the hand. Players pay the final difference between their total and the winner's total to the pot before the winner collects the final pot. In the event of a tie game, the pot is split.
Variant 23b: Blackjack style - One player acts as the house, preferably the dealer. Each player places a bet up to a table maximum before the game begins. The game is played versus the house only; the final outcome of the game only makes a difference in relation to how well a player does against the house. Fluxes are awarded by an immediate payback of half the player's bet, original hands pay time and a half, and going out on a flux pays two to one. If a player beats the house, they collect even money, while they lose their bet if the house beats them.
Variant 23c: Horse Race - Instead of gambling on the game, outside participants gamble on the players themselves, attempting to guess the final winner of a hand or an entire game. Winners collect even money minus a house commission, while everyone else loses their bet. As time progresses, the odds on an individual player (along with the associated pay off) may increase.
Variant 23d: Lottery Style - Before a hand begins, players and observers place bets on the cards in the pack. The hand is played out. The winner's hand determines who wins the lottery, paying even money for each card in the winning hand. If more than one copy of a card is used in the winning hand, the amount won doubles per copy.
Variant 23e: Truco Style - Before the game begins, players put as much money as they wish into a pot, which must be met by all other players. When the final pot is agreed upon, a full game is played out. Whoever is the final winner of the game collects the entire pot and may leave without giving their opponents opportunity to reclaim their money.
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I love it when Jim is on the show. Looking forward to listening to it tomorrow!
Thanks, Lou!
Hello and welcome to The WDW Radio Show - Your Walt Disney World Information Station. This is show #140 for the week of October 11, 2009. I am your host Lou Mongello, bringing a little bit of Disney magic to you each week in a fun, family-friendly show. Thank you for tuning in once again.
We'll start off this week's show with some news and some rumors coming from Walt Disney World, including the introduction of a new ride, a new tour and a new princess.
With the recent opening of the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, and some recent reminiscing about the extinct Walt Disney Story on Main Street, USA, the importance of Walt Disney, the man came up, especially in relation to the Disney parks. And while there are many references to him throughout Walt Disney World, many people unfortunately overlook an attraction that is much more than an interactive museum, as Walt Disney: One Man's Dream is a tribute to the man who started it all, and an inspiration to future innovators. This week, friend and Disney historian Jim Korkis joins me from Disney's Hollywood Studios as we take a tour through and detailed look at this attraction filled with hidden treasures.
I'll announce the winner of last week's contest, and give some additional information about upcoming events before playing more of your voicemails at the end of the show, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of the WDW Radio Show.
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I love it when Jim is on the show. Looking forward to listening to it tomorrow!
Thanks, Lou!
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. . . Always hangin' out around Epcot!
Thanks Lou. I love One Man's Dream and I missed not checking it out in August or during my short stint on the Alumni Program over the summer. It is a fun, slow moving walk through time traveling experience about the life and legacy of Walter Elias Disney.
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January 2006: All Star Movies (Mighty Ducks)
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March 2007: Saratoga Springs (Paddock)
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Great Show Lou!!
Whenever we go to WDW, I always have 1 day where I go by myself (yes I do ask for permission first - I'm a good husband & father) to the Disney attractions I love to spend a looong time just being a geek without feeling guilty. And "One Man's Dream" is on my list of attractions to do.
I always enjoy Jim Korkis's great knowledge of all Disney and the passionate way he speaks about it. It's entertaining as well as really interesting. I look forward his next "visit" on the show.
Kind Regards,
This week's show was fantastic Lou! I love when Jim is on and you guys did such a great job discussing One Man's Dream. I confess I haven't been through it and this weeks cast made me feel so bad about it I want to book a solo mission . . . err, research trip specifically to see it.
As always, great job!
Fantastic show, Lou!
I love when Jim is on, your segments with him are like mini Audio Guides.
By the way, my friends... if you like Lou's DSI segments, and his interviews with Jim, you'll LOVE the Audio Guides!! Go get 'em!
I vote for more Jim! Two thumbs WAY UP!!!
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. . . Always hangin' out around Epcot!
I love the DSI's but thanks to Lou and Jim Korkis (and the subject matter of this show), it is now my favorite show to date!! I will listen to this multiple times!!
Thank you Lou and Jim!!
Great Show!!!
Listened to this week's show today Lou, really fantastic!
I wrote my final paper at university on Walt Disney so I spent a lot of time in One Man's Dream attraction doing 'ethnographic research' lol.
Also very excited that you announced meets for December.... I'll be in wdw with my sister & we are really hoping we can come and meet you!
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Wow, great show! Loved the walk with Jim through One Man's Dream.
When you wish upon a star.....
Adults are only kids grown up, anyway. WD
...That's the real trouble with the world. Too many people grow up. WD
"For those who get it, no explanation is necessary. For those who don't, no explanation will do."
Thanks for a great show on my favorite attraction at the Studios, One Man's Dream. I make at least two trips through it during every visit to the world. I was glad to see real steady traffic through it on my last trip a couple weeks ago.
I like the new little D23 exhibit too, I was looking at that bookcase thinking "got it, got it, need it, never knew about it, got it, need it, really want it, etc"
What a great show this week, Lou! Your in-depth tour of Walt Disney: One Man's Dream with Jim Korkis was just wonderful. I love seeing it every time I go to WDW, and it pains me how unnoticed this attraction really is to most other guests. It should be a must-see experience for everyone, and Jim's knowledge only made it much more apparent. Congratulations to the contest winner, as well!
Also, thanks for playing my voicemail this week (the very first voicemail played this week)! I definitely wanted to call you from WDW, and I'm glad it made it on the show. Also, I had an awesome time this past WDW Radio LIVE (I was JaySpyneHart in the box). Also, I even got a backpack out of it, hooray! As always, awesome job Lou, keep up the great work!
Keep it cool, and keep moving forward!
Trips to Walt Disney World
1995: Port Orleans French Quarter - 2000: All-Star Music
2008: Caribbean Beach - 2009: Pop Century
NEXT TRIP: Sep/Oct 2011 - WDW's 40th Anniversary!
This was a wonderful show, Lou! Thanks to you and Jim. I always love to hear that Jim is on the show!
Nice show Lou...love One Man's Dream
Thank you, Lou. Jim is a pleasure to listen to.
This was a great show Lou! " There's no Betty crocker? " that cracked me up.


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Watch The Left, Do The Opposite.
The antithesis of Barack Obama and the Marxist left is the American Patriot Movement. The left's usually reliable tools are shopworn, and they are having one heck of a time getting anyone to listen to the class warfare rhetoric.
Barack Obama has had his 'come to Jesus' moment, he is abandoning his hard-left kook brigade and they aren't one bit happy with their 'Anointed One'. Their Messiah turned out to be a one-trick pony… and he wasn't even particularly good at that.
Obama is an aberration of history fueled by George Soros and others, aided by an inexplicable mass so-called white guilt syndrome. I've never been able to figure this one out. My family hasn't owned another human being this side of the Roman conquest. I sure as heck don't feel responsible for something that occurred in the mid 1800s. The very concept is laughable.
The symptoms of the syndrome were easy to spot. Usually sane, reasonably balanced people, who normally scarcely gave a thought to politics, were running around proclaiming the historical importance of an African (literally) American in the presidency, and heralding an end to racial strife and division. That none of these things came to fruition is historical fact now, and Obama's unassailable political citadel is no more.
The ascendancy of the Constitutional Patriot is a fact that not even our own Party has figured out, much less the DeMarxists. Some of the Republican 'leadership' is going to have to learn that lesson the hard way, most likely. We didn't put you into office again so that you can sit in Washington and compromise our country and our freedoms away, with a foe that cannot be compromised with.
Compromise is another word for defeat. We don't wish to compromise with the Marxists at all… for any reason. Now do the job we sent you to Washington to do.
Semper Vigilans, Semper Fidelis
© Skip MacLure 2011
So Skip's a birther
After all the "Patriot" BS, outs himself as a birther. Even RedState doesn't tolerate them - why does the NextRight?
You're lucky the NextRight tolerates the left
Obama was only Graduated at Harvard, because of being a "Minority" and a Foreigner, not his Grades.
Prove me wrong. Show me the grades.
Obama graduated from Harvard
Obama graduated from Harvard Law magna cum laude. I don't expect you to know what that means, of course, but you should probably look it up before further embarrassing yourself in public with such remarks.
What's his SAT or LSAT scores ?
Its all the strange facts that fester for lack of real facts. Facts that any previous President would have published....unless there's something to hide ? Like the Fact of how did Obama get admitted to Harvard when his previous Graduation in Political Science was NOT with Honors, I.E. less than a 3.3 GPA.
Usually Harvard only takes the Top 2% or above on the SAT test scores....then along come "Affirmative Action" and little "o" with lousy grades ? Becasue we know nothing of his SAT, Grades, Etc.... we wonder what is there to hide ?
We're constantly TOLD how Smart he is by the MSM propaganda machine...........WITHOUT proof of same. I guess we just need to take his word, that the information is hidden because he is SO000 Smart.
You do raise a fair point
You do raise a fair point 4speed. While RedState bans birthers, they also ban most everyone who doesn't mindlessly parrot the Faux or Rush or Beck approved memes. So in that sense, yes, I appreciate that "the left" is tolerated here. It seems that "the left" now encompasses everyone to the left of Attila the Hun, and I find it bewildering that as a person who voted for Republicans as recently as five years ago, I am now branded with the dehumanizing "the left" tag. We live in interesting times.


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I was there at Living History Farms in October of 1979, where he also said Mass. It was such an honor to be able to be at a Mass said by such a Holy man, will never forget it.
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Wonder what he thought about Tim Tebow kissing Demaryus Thomas.
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This would be funny if it weren't so sick. I am a white liberal who hires black ex-cons from the inner city, and through them I have been able to get a picture of inner city life. No black man has to go out looking for white women for sex. They visit black neighborhoods in a steady stream looking for excitement. It is a white man's fantasy that a black man can have sex with a "respectable" white woman only by force. Quite a few of these respectable white women are going shopping for sex and getting what they want. Once in a while I take my workers out for a couple of beers in their own neighborhood and I see it myself. It is not a black man's fantasy.
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I wonder if it is wise to use the word "surge" in an observation about Santorum.
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I hope this means that they will also take a look at their operating costs. I stopped giving when they built their own Washington monument. Like so many groups that I once respected, they became primarily advocates for their own comfort.
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Well it didn't go the way we were hoping. Up here in Canada we were all rooting for you guys. We've currently got a Conservative government that's done a great job of repealing out long-gun registry and gotten us closer to having proper magazine capacities. I hope the firearms freedom of the United States stays where it is. You're the example we push to emulate. In the meantime, I'm trying to spend more time on the range shooting and less time worrying over politics with fellow shooters:
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I'm still having a hard time believing that Americana want socialism.
This just shows that the majority of americans are turning into zombies
It's disturbing guys I know. My life basically revolves around politics so just hang in there and don't get discouraged, can't give up.
I was talking about the election today with a guy who summed it up perfectly. He said " The run up to the election was like waiting for a diagnosis, and now that we know we have a terrible illness, we have to wait and see if it will kill us or just make us wish we were dead."
It isn't so much that Americans want socialism as it is very hard to out vote all the ones who stake their livelihood on continuing government entitlements. That 47% is pretty close to the way it is.
I know plenty of ignorant people that vote for whoever is more popular, I actually care about our country and want to elect the best candidate


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Bright yellow-green; the sheer purity and intensity of this wine is remarkable, even in the context of its imperious ancestry; it has its own flavour and tactile characters stemming from the perfect balance between the white peach and grapefruit flavours carried through the very long and detailed palate by bright acidity. (9/ 2013)
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Pale, green hued-yellow. A pungent, mineral-driven bouquet exudes orange zest, fresh pear, lemongrass and chamomile, with a note of iodine coming up with air. Deeply pitched, taut orchard fruit and mineral flavors stain the palate, with zesty minerality providing lift. The iodine note repeats on the finish, which leaves suave mineral and floral notes behind. Noteworthy for its blend of power and finesse; this bottling's track record for aging is very impressive. (8/ 2013)
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Moved here from MN August 2012 have redone our front courtyard & it is doing well. My problem is a small patio about 6x16 on north side of house...it gets morning & late afternoon sun. I cannot seem to keep hanging baskets or annuals in containers alive. I have to hand water. I would like to try more container gardening there but not sure what to try. I saw a picture of containers with succulents that was attractive Are some better than others for containers? We are in a townhouse in Sun City so cannot expand. thanks for any ideas. |
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- Posted by gardengal48 PNW zone 8 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 18, 13 at 18:59
Succulents are wonderful for container plantings! I grow a selection myself and prefer them in containers, simply because they don't appreciate our wet and sometimes too cold winters. In containers, I can just schlepp them indoors or into a more protected setting. Doubt you would need to worry much about that in Las Vegas, however. Pretty much any succulent can be grown in containers....just keep in mind some get big and therefore often very heavy and others can develop serious weaponry in the way of thorns or sharp, dagger-like points. Look for a very durable and fast draining soil mix, like Al's gritty mix or comparable cactus mix. These also tend to be pretty lightweight, which is a help. And most succs have rather shallow root systems as well, so big pots not always needed (although tall is often great for staging and overall aesthetics). I'd consider a visit to your local independent garden center and see what they have in stock. Likely they will have some pre-planted containers you can use for inspiration but they will certainly have a section of appropriate plants. And I would not necessarily limit it to only succulents. There are lots of very drought and heat tolerant plants suited to containers. It's just that most annuals or typical hanging basket plants are not :-) |
I...good advice above. Well-draining soil is most important. However, the exception is hanging baskets. Because of their design...they dry out much quicker. |
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thanks for info on soil for succulents |
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When Bob Arum made a deal to take Manny Pacquiao to Showtime for a single fight with Shane Mosley in 2011, Ross Greenburg, largely regarded boxing's most powerful person, was pressured into resigning from his post as president of HBO Sports after 33 years for failing to retain the broadcast rights to one of the sport's biggest stars.
With Tuesday's announcement by Leonard Ellerbe that Floyd Mayweather has signed a multi-fight deal with Showtime, new president Ken Hershman has lost his network's biggest boxing asset to their biggest rival after only a single year on the job. Making matters especially bitter is that prior to his appointment as President of HBO Sports, Hershman spent nine years overseeing Showtime Sports, the second biggest boxing broadcaster. His hiring to run HBO's sports programming was a surprise given his very public criticism of the network before he began working there.
As for the actual fights, Mayweather is scheduled to face Robert Guerrero, a multi-weight class champion who has won fifteen fights in a row, on May 4th as part of the new deal with Showtime. It will be the first of what could be six fights over the next 30 months. With exact financial details still unknown, the agreement is being called not only the biggest in boxing history, but also the largest for an individual athlete in all of sports.
According to Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, HBO made a great offer, but Showtime's proposal was "substantially greater in every facet."
HBO was outgunned. They came to a gun fight with a knife.
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We made an aggressive and responsible pay-per-view offer. Now we move on. We are focused on the best boxing franchise in the television business. We are proud of the roster of superstar fighters and emerging stars who are scheduled to appear on the multiple HBO platforms this year.
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Introduced in… Super Street Fighter IV
There were only two new characters introduced in Super Street Fighter IV, but in keeping with our rules for this feature, we had to choose one of them as the "best." It's a tough call, but when the decision comes down to a slinky-sexy taekwondo combatress and a lava-red Turkish oil wrestler we had to go with… hm, actually that's still a pretty tough choice. Screw it, let's pick the deliciously evil femme fatale and call it a day.
Juri's overall aesthetic appeal is quite strong even if you don't spend hours a day honing mixups and perfecting your FADCs. Her bare stomach is an obvious center of attention, but we're more taken in by the violet colors, lens-flaring robo-eyeball and her spiderlike top that slithers across her shoulders. It's a strong, standout design in a game filled with iconic characters – the fact Juri even remotely sticks out next to people like Guile, Chun Li and Ryu is an accomplishment. That said, Juri is kind of a corporate ploy for cash and boners, as she was specifically designed to appeal to Korean players. Not sure that plan worked, as we've yet to see an expert-level Juri player really stomp people at events like EVO, Season's Beatings or Shadowloo Showdown. But hey, at least she looks nice.
Introduced in… Mass Effect 2
As you've likely been told a thousand times, Mass Effect is all about the characters. In fact, most of Mass Effect 2 centers around you recruiting said characters and dealing with their personal baggage. That means a whole lotta talking, and with a cast that's growing into the double digits there's a lot of competition for your affection. And while we obviously can't get it on with a robot, Legion's clinical and decidedly mechanical delivery made him our favorite addition.
Legion is actually over 1,000 geth – hence the name. He says "we" and "this mobile platform" instead of personal references, and presents a view of humanity (and the galaxy at large) that biological life can never quite relate to. Every conversation is intriguing, every comment is enlightening and every greeting is a refreshingly emotionless take on life. But it's not like you're talking to a toaster, as Legion has a number of subtle facial tics that convey feelings he technically doesn't have. True, HK-47 kinda-sorta did the same thing in KOTOR, but his obvious disdain for "meatbags" permeated every sentence – here, you get a cool, calculating hive mind that's coming down to our level so it can save itself from an even bigger threat. The only down side? It's possible to make it to the near-end of the game before acquiring Legion, depriving you of several immensely cool opportunities to see and hear his unique take on the mission.
Introduced in… Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
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Reintroduced in… Disney's Epic Mickey
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Walt Disney created Oswald while working under Universal Pictures in the late 1920s, but after a nasty budget dispute with producers, decided to leave the character behind and start his own studio, as well as give life to a slight variation on Oswald by the name of Mickey Mouse. One cartoon was soon world-famous, while the other faded into obscurity.
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LUCKNOW: A 45-year-old caretaker of Life Insurance Corporation guest house died after he allegedly fell from the 5th floor guest house at Gyan Ganga Apartment opposite IT College in Mahanagar police station area late on Thursday evening.
Whether the victim fell or committed suicide could not be ascertained, the police said. The man was identified as Pooran Singh Nainwal, a resident of Kalyanpur in Gudamba police station area.
According to reports, Nainwal, who was the caretaker of the LIC guest house at the 5th floor of the six-storey Gyan Ganga Apartment, used to look after the LIC establishment from morning till late evening and leave for his home in Kalyanpur in the night.
However, on Thursday evening, he fell from 5the floor on the ground at the apartment and died on the spot.
The police said that since the guest house doors were locked from inside, any foul play in the incident doesn't look to be a probability.
There are only two possibilities, the police said and added that either Nainwal fell from the balcony at the guest house or has committed suicide.
The matter was being investigated, the police said.
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10th Nov 2000, 11:47 AM | #1 |
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This is actually a bit funny but be honest now... How many times have you wanted to blow your own bot teammate partner to oblivion for:
1.) Camping by the shield spawn points 2.) Camping by and taking all the ammo (but rarely using it) 3.) Grabbing all the good powerups and relics 4.) Grabbing the health when you know you need it more 5.) Watching as an enemy kicks the sh*t out of you and then when you're just about dead, yells "I got you covered" 6.) Blocking your fschking view while you're trying to aim I know that many times on maps like CTF-Face, I have pointed a Rocket Launcher at my own bot to blow him off the Tower so I could see to snipe. Nothing worse than zooming to 8.3x with a sniper rifle and getting a real ugly closeup of your own bot. Is it just me? Just curious. |
10th Nov 2000, 11:56 AM | #2 |
I noticed that the bots intelligence tends to increase with their difficulty level... Try playing them on Inhuman or Godlike, or just stick to playing it online... You'll notica that many players on public servers are even worse in your points 1 - 6
Aaah! My Eyes! ze goggles do nothing!! |
10th Nov 2000, 12:09 PM | #3 |
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Yeah... usually when I do single player, I have them up at the higher levels. But online, I've even spectated on servers and watched as bots annoying jumped into a team member's way. Seeing that has me ROTFL.... and especially when you fire at them and they finally get the message and get out of your way...
10th Nov 2000, 12:23 PM | #4 |
Some of the bots are set to camp. I was going to change my bots to named, configured clans once, but never got round to it. One of the clans would be obsessed with camping...
Another thing that pisses me off is the way they run straight from node to node, then turn around at a rate of a degree per second, at which point you've minigunned them to death twice. Also, they have that stupid tendancy to run in front of you when you have loaded up 6 rockets, goop or razors. Or, they use the enforcer when they have the RL or something... Bots are stupid. |
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One of my favorite things to do with stupid bots is in Face, get the reedeemer and when they are sniping or something next to the edge just blow them off the friggen cliff. Still tho they don't learn not to get in my way!
We all do dumb things. CHallenging me in UT shouldn't have to be one of them. For the last time. I DON'T work for EpicGames!!!!! |
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LOL about them getting point blank in your way right when you had your RL loaded and aimed and you had released your volley. Then they have the nerve to yell "Same Team" as they deflect what _would_have_been_ a perfect Multi-kill.
That's when I load up another volley made just for them. |
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Blair: That little troll Vanessa's working my last nerve.
Chuck: Not what I expected.
Blair: Until I realized, this could benefit both of us.
Chuck: You had me until "troll."
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5 (13-6) Of the tribe of Simeon, Saphat the son of Huri. | 5 from the tribe of Simeon, Shaphat son of Hori; |
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