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BigBadToyStore brings back a Transformers classic...
For a great selection of Transformers action figures and collectibles, including the exclusive Piranacon IN-STOCK NOW, check out BigBadToyStore.com!
The year is 1988. Optimus Prime has been killed off in the animated movie and most G1 Transformers fans have moved on to more interesting avenues. The evil SEACONS made their toy debut under the TRANSFORMERS TARGETMASTERS banner but would only appear in animated form in Japan. These colorful Decepticon sea creatures could merge together, like many of the other Decepticons before them, to form the mighty PIRANACON.
Fast forward to 2010 when the likes of Pirana 3D is hitting the big screen, this commemorative box set is available NOW exclusively at BigBadToyStore.com so be sure to head over there if you've been looking for it. It may not be the original but it does beat having to pay secondary market prices for a complete set.
While there were six Seacons, only five would merge together into the combiner, leaving the last remaining member to form the weapon... hence "Targetmasters". This play feature allowed Piranacon to be formed by any number of combinations as each one could be the weapon... but this of course led to many discrepancies on what the official stance was for which Seacon would play which part.
Over the years, Piranacon's right side has always been pretty random. While the centerpiece is always Snap Trap, left arm always Seawing, and left leg always Tentakil, the rest of the team changes depending on where you look. In the vintage box, Overbite is the right arm and Skalor is the right leg, and Nautilator is nowhere in sight. In the modern packaging art, Skalor is the right arm, Nautilator is the right leg and Overbite is often treated as the weapon. In the modern instructions, Nautilator is the right arm and Skalor is the right leg! It's not even consistent in this new release! I can definitely see a color coordination if Skalor was the leg and Nautilator the arm, but as it were, the toy of Piranacon certainly stands better when the roles are performed exactly as Hasbro has delivered it in the package.
And fortunately for you, this is one stop shopping and you'll get all six Seacons in one fell swoop. The leader of the bunch is SNAP TRAP, a turtle. SEAWING is a manta ray; Squid-like TENTAKIL; NAUTILATOR who forms a lobster; SKALOR the coelacanth; and OVERBITE, the shark.
The old method of packaging would be to include each Seacon in their individual compartments, accessories, and decals but presented in one massive box. The 2010 style is to have all the decals already applied and each Seacon fully transformed into Piranacon. Quite a difference a generation or two makes, doesn't it? Piranacon is displayed in a clear box with colorful photography and art on all sides. One really couldn't ask for a better designed and collector friendly box than this. By releasing it as Piranacon, you actually have a much more compact product than selling a box set advertising each Transformer.
There's a collector card displayed on the front and you will find one for each Seacon, including the combined entity of Piranacon. The front of the card gives collectors a glimpse of the toy art while the back offers stats and a brief bio. This is a great addition actually and I wish every Transformer came with one as itd be an interesting way to keep tabs on your collection.
The sculpt on these figures are definitely showing their age and not the most attractive designs ever conceived, but G1 is G1 and theyve done a great job recreating these as close as possible. They look nothing like their collector cards which is pretty standard as Transformers go I think. If you do happen to own any of the vintage versions of these, you may find that the older toy has a more distinct and sharper sculpt. I'm not sure if that's because of the molds not being as fresh as they were but there is a definite difference.
Pictured above you'll find photos of the new Skalor (right side) with the vintage one (on the left) in both modes and you'll not only find differences in the sculpt, but also on some of the decals.
FUN FACT: Tentakil's robot head becomes his butt in beast mode (pictured above).
The paint scheme is also based on the G1 toy, and as atrocious as it may be to some, they've captured the bright colors quite well but there are many inconsistencies. Skalor happens to be exactly like the vintage in its color design but I've discovered that many of the other Seacons weren't so lucky.
Whether or not that was intentional is anybody's guess. Snap Trap's head in robot mode should be black; the vintage toy had it, the box photography and trading card has it... and yet the updated toy does not. Overbite is a character with quite a lot of purple features in the past but this modern release is lacking all traces of purple. It's an odd thing and I really can't explain it. If they are going to change the colors, then I would prefer they at least give everyone red Decepticon eyes.
Articulation wasn't always a Transformer's best friend. You were lucky to have it and sometimes when you did, it was an essential element in the transformation. Snap Trap, being the bigger leader of the bunch has his own individual legs and arms but his legs were limited to the lateral moments that are part of his transformation. No movement on the head either, sadly. In "turtle mode," each limb is articulated and he also has a working jaw. There's a cool weapon action feature on his back that simulates the firing of his guns.
The rest of the Seacons have severely limited articulation but all have working arms in robot mode at least. Their legs for the most part are connected together which immediately makes everyone's beast mode far more interesting.
Accessories galore, this set comes with everything you need to make Piranacon fully armed. Each Seacon has their own weapons to attach in both robot and beast modes and each Seacon has the ability to become a weapon themself (with the exception of Snap Trap). The five smaller Seacons come with a 3-piece display stand. For Piranacon, he makes use of Snap Trap's sword or blaster, and can also make do with any one of the left over Seacons.
This limited edition Seacons set is available only at Bigbadtoystore.com and if you want it early, it will cost you $74.99. Considering how much we've paid for other G1 Reissues, this is a total steal. There are six Transformers in this set so you'll find that you're only paying a marginal markup from the vintage 1988 prices, which is along the lines of what a re-issue SHOULD cost. $30 for an Autobot car is ridiculous, but $74.99 for a combiner? I don't think that's too out of the question. If you get it less than that, even better.
Piranacon came during a time when Transformers were losing their steam, but that doesn't make it any less fun. I personally was never able to find all the Seacons in my day and since I bought Skalor in a foreign country on a foreign card, I didn't even realize he had a bigger role to fill. G1 Transformers hold a special place for me so being able to go back and relive it with these commemorative re-issues is a lot of fun. I'm still having trouble getting over some of the color inconsistencies but that may be something I take up with Hasbro... after I thank them for re-issuing the toy to begin with. I suppose if you want the originals, they're still out there. This one is a bit more within reach.
Review and Photography by David Yeh
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Because it is not!
As we can read in all materials which are related with the teachings and they are distributed inside DC:
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Everyone hates the perfect family. So you'll love the Battles.
Mo is about to hit the big 50, and some uncomfortable truths are becoming quite apparent: She doesn't understand either of her teenage kids, which as a child psychologist, is fairly embarrassing. She has become entirely grey - inside, and out. Her face has surrendered and is frightening children.
Dora is about to hit the big 18... and about to hit anyone who annoys her, especially her precocious younger brother, Peter, who has a chronic Oscar Wilde fixation.
Then there's Dad, who's just, well, Dad.
This is the story of a modern family, all living in their own separate bubbles and lurching towards meltdown. It is for anyone who has ever shared a home with that weird group of strangers we call relations.
Oh, and there's a dog. Called Poo.
©2010 Dawn French (P)2010 Penguin Books Ltd
"A big bit marvellous."
This audio book is absolutely delightful. Centred on three members of the Buttle family, they each take turns giving us snippets from their diaries, revealing extraordinary tales of everyday life. The emotions, journeys and revelations are beautifully written and superbly narrated by Dawn French. You will become wrapped up in the characters eccentricities and learn to love them, faults and all. I laughed, cried and laughed a lot more. Well done Dawn; you certainly have given us a marvellous book.
"Marvellous but a Tiny Bit Long"
This book was exquisitely and expertly narrated by the author, the highly marvellous Dawn French (whose early comedy sketch with Jennifer Saunders of a disordered mother and daughter eventually led to Absolutely Fabulous).
The novel is told in the voices of four members of the Battle family -- 50 year old mom having a midlife crisis; still-rivers-run-deep dad; 16 year old son with an Oscar Wilde fixation; 18 year old daughter Dora always about to hyperventilate in absolute, outright, oh-my-actual-god indignation. The story came together powerfully well in the last chapters and the ending was highly satisfying.
However, I did find the first half of the book slow. Far too much reflection and exposition by the characters, not enough story. Except for Dora. Dawn French's characterization is so rich and funny that even Dora's most self-absorbed, outraged uptalk is a treat. I could listen to Dora talk about nothing all day long. In fact, I kind of miss her now.
"More than a tiny bit marvellous"
Hilarious, narration was fantastic, story was entertaining, very enjoyable.
Laughing out loud several times whilst on the train going to work.
Dawn's voice brings her characters to life.
Laughing out loud in public - several times.
Very enjoyable, please write another Dawn!
"Very Very Marvellous"
I loved the story, kept me interested. Dawn did a fantastic job with all the voices her tone was very enticing. Would highly recommend .this audio
"Not for me unfortunately."
I was quite looking forward to listening to this but I just couldn't get past chapter 12. To be honest, I'm not sure how I got that far. Dawn French's performance is lively, if not a bit over the top. I was just not captivated and couldn't relate to, or stay interested in the ramblings.
"very marvellous"
loved it. cries buckets of happy tears last chapters. love her voice. best book by her so far.
Say something about yourself!
"Totally Marvellous would be a better description!"
I think I loved Oscar the most, being an eccentric myself I was drawn to Oscar. The story is very funny but very touching.
Dawn has amazing comic timing which makes this book laugh out loud funny, she is a true genius!
I really recommend this book, it was amazing and I really enjoyed it!
Its an weird thing but my favourite genre to read is murder/mystery books but when it comes to audio books, I love ChicLit! Odd I know!
"Really Enjoyable"
Dawn French's narration was great - the story is very basic, mum, daughter, son and dad - no great highlights or lowlights just very enjoyable. Did make me laugh out loud in more than a few spots - I'd highly recommend it
"Dawn French is a great author."
Top five!
Everything - narration, story, characters...Loved it!
She IS the book...her narration is wonderful.
The scene when the daughter meets her internet friend...extreme reaction! Not saying why...it would spoil it...
I am an Australian woman who enjoys reading many different styles of books, from history to sci fi and mystery to poetry.
I love Dawn French and was looking forward to listening to this. Dawn read it well but the story is average and her performance suffers as a result. Buy it if you are a fan and have the credits available but otherwise you are going to be a bit disappointed. It won't have you rolling on the floor laughing.
"Indeed a whole lot of marvellous"
I started the book a little apprehensively. I mean Dawn French is clearly a very funny lady, loved by millions and I guess moving those talents to a novel, was putting her reputation on the line.
No such fears. The book is excellent. It is broken down into manageable short chapters in a diary format, which make it a very easy listen. Flicking between the characters doesn't detract from you getting to understand them and I defy anyone not to relate to at least one of the members of the modern family. Mum's having a mid-life crisis, an eccentric son, a rebelious daughter addicted to Facebook and dad, somewhat the quiet one (but not for long!)
If you are a middle-aged mum with a teenage daughter I suspect you are going to be reflecting on how true Mo's life is, with all the crisis management and day to day worries she faces.
It's wonderful to hear Dawn reading the book too and expressing her own characters. I can't help wonder how much of it she bases on her own experiences. The book comes together beautifully for the finale.
Dawn French, take a bow.
"A little predicatable"
I loved Dawn French's autobiography, with it's lovely flowing tone, so I was really looking forward to this book. I have to say I'm disappointed. The story is predicatable and rambling, and the voices of the two teenagers quickly became annoying. The girl was so cliched I found myself flicking through the endless pages of 'omg I hate everything'. The boy's character was the opposite extreme in that is was daft and pointless.
This book was an ok read, but I won't be bothering with any of Dawn's future books.
I thought this would be really funny, clever and.... well ....entertaining...forget it! This is the first audio book that I have actually given up on having listened to just over one hour. I can only describe it as 'strained' as it searches to find the funny side of raising a family through adolescence et al - There is a lot to laugh at on this subject but not in this book which written and read in a haughty arrogant manner. Very disappointing!
"Took a while but loved it!"
Loved, loved this one. I really like Dawn French and I'd heard great things about this book but initially I found it a bit humdrum. Then suddenly it took off and I loved it. The characters are beautically observed and Dawn's narration is just perfect. I thought the plotline developed really well and it wasn't what I was expecting at all. A poignant ending, I'd really recommend this.
"Very typical Dawn French"
As she narrates her own novel and she is such a familiar voice and character herself it is difficult to separate her from the story here. It is very funny and you can clearly identify all the Dawn French alter ego's in the characters. Did find it a bit repetitive in style and the story didn't move on very well for me. Stopped listening at chapter 30 as found my mind was wandering. Will go back to it though.
"Not at all Marvellous."
I am a massive Dawn French fan & loved Hello Fatty, imagine my surprise when I sat and listened to this complete drivel. One of the only books I have ever left unfinished, it was too painful to listen to. I found the characters to be completely unrealistic, for example, I thought the whiney Dora was about 9 years old but she is supposed to be 17, ridiculous! Sorry Dawn, but no-one is more gutted than I that this is a non starter.
"Oh Dawn, must try harder..."
It is, of course, an absolute pleasure to listen to Dawn French for 8 hours and this has a fair few chuckles. The book's a bit weak and the ending is very disappointing but in the same way that I've hoped Stephen Fry will do another decent novel, I hope Dawn French will have another go, as this shows potential.
"Love Dawn!!"
I absolutely love Dawn French! And this book screams typical Dawn. The voices of the characters are so fitting, especially the teenage daughter. Her little rap is hilarious! Definitely a funny listen or one to make you smile
"More than a tiny bit marvellous"
I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. Told by godess herself (we bow to thee oh gracious Dawn French) you can imagine everything happening in this household with Dawn playing the leading role. The story is pleasantly dull for the first half of the book, and by that I mean that its a safe, day to day family, something I think all of us would aspire to have, with little drama (accepting the lovely character Dora)- and from half way onwards, becomes very slightly darker. A great twist in this tale, which I confess to not working out until right at the very end and which makes you smile, and sit back in your chair and smile again, and have a cup of tea and a biscuit. Beautifully written and delivered. If you want some light entertainment, I would highly recommend this one.
"Funny and spot on"
Good listen. Loved her change of voice when she's being Dora and Oscar. Made me laugh.
Would recommend as a reminder if your off spring have flown.
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Hansbrough in the first 3 minutes. Love it.
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Hansbrough in the first 3 minutes. Love it.
i love DC
come on mike he had 3 men on him
We're passing like we're blind. Goodness.
They are really playing tight on Roy and Danny. Looks like the other guys will have to step up
and that is how you get a rebound
WTF SOLO= DNP we are so thin
Granger looked tired during warm ups. Don't expect him to have a good game.
that was pretty damn good D, Bull
LOL I never knew that Spencer Hawes got the whistle like Dwyane Wade.
They need to re-think NBA officiating. It's too consistently ticky-tack, takes the fun out of the game.
paul u cant leave ur man ugg
I want to kick Solomon Jones in his balls right now.
why is Jones even on the team?
So when Philly challenges a shot, it's good defense. When Indiana challenges a shot, it's a foul.
Of course the Pacers don't the the refs' helps sucking so far. They're doing a damn fine job all by themselves.
Rocky start here.
We're getting some crappy shots. Bad.
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Does this team think it can get behind double digits every game and still win?
Solomon Jones, please go away
solo thinks he is roy
Could Indiana look more listless? I don't expect them to win every game; I do expect them to play like they actually want to be there though.
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Police: Richmond bank robber said mom had cancer
Police say a man who robbed a bank in Richmond told the teller he needed money because his mother was dying of cancer.
Richmond Police Department Capt. Jim Branum tells the Palladium-Item a U.S. Bank branch in the city near the border of Indiana and Ohio was robbed about 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Branum says the man told the teller he had a gun and that his father was watching from the parking lot to make sure officials didn't try to stop him. Police say no weapon was seen. Branum didn't say how much money the suspect received.
Branum says the man fled on foot and police dogs were unable to find him.
Police say the suspect was wearing a mask, a camouflage jacket and white pants.
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The Boulder Campus Wellness Wednesday program on May 14 will feature the third annual Poker Walk from noon to 1 p.m. beginning and ending outside the Recreation Center.
Staff and faculty will walk or run to five designated campus locations to pick up a playing card. Those drawing the best five-card poker hands will win prizes and everyone will receive a prize for participating. Juice and water will be served at each station on the route.
This years poker walk will include a fund-raising effort for Boulders Carmel House. Voluntary cash donations will be collected by the Boulder Campus Staff Council outreach committee to send the Carmel House softball team to the Special Olympics.
A 20- to 30-minute ongoing walking program called Walking for Your Health is held each Monday and Wednesday at 7:05 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. The campus program began in February and welcomes new participants at any time. The walkers meet in front of Balch Fieldhouse by the buffalo statue to walk outdoors or inside the fieldhouse during bad weather.
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Yeah it's crazy...even David West just said that everyone forgot about how good Augustine really is. I have a high opinion on West, so there has to be some truth in it.
I really liked Gerald Green and Mahinmi, well spoken guys and what I liked the most was D.West talking about the mindset: "We are chasing Miami".
You can officially call me EXCITED!
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BLACKBURN Cathedral is to bid for a £100,000 share of a £20 million fund for urgent repairs to England's major church buildings announced in this week's Budget.
The new cash was hidden in the Chancellor George Osborne's financial package on Wednesday.
Dean of Blackburn Christopher Armstrong confirmed yesterday the Cathedral would be applying for a £100,000 for important future work.
He said: "We are really grateful to The Chancellor for this money set aside for cathedrals but I would also like to think that the Chancellor's statement is also an endorsement of the place which cathedrals play in the fabric of our culture, both locally and nationally.
"Cathedrals are a key part of forming the cultural identity of many of England's cities and are powerful symbols of our shared history.
"We shall initially be seeking about £100,000 for urgent pointing work.
"We regularly spend money on repair and maintenance to ensure that the cathedral fabric remains in a good and safe condition."
Canon Andrew Hindley, responsible for the Blackburn Cathedral maintenance programme, said: "This is such good news for cathedrals like ours which do not have historic monies to help with repairs.
"We shall be applying for funds to repair the transepts and Jesus Chapel stonework as soon as we have details of the fund."
Blackburn Cathedral is creating a new creating £33 million Cathedral Quarter in the centre of the town, including a hotel, two office blocks, a Clergy Court, a small hall of residence for music scholars, library, new refectory, underground car park and a new cloister garden.
The Church of England's 42 cathedrals alone welcome more than 11m visitors a year with only 6,000 staff but more than 15,000 dedicated volunteers; demonstrating how much cathedrals contribute to the communities around them. Church of England cathedrals generate at least £350 million annually for the economy.
The £20m of grant funding over two years will help meet the costs of urgent repairs to these buildings and support local fundraising efforts by Church of England and Roman Catholic Cathedrals.


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Topic: Protein powder/ Pediasure
Per Marions request I am posting this response here as well in hopes in can be useful to someone else!
I'm a little late to this post, but wanted to let you know that Sunwarrior, is an excellent protein powder. It's vegan, and comes in both vanilla and chocolate. I've done a lot of research on this as I was trying to find the most "pure" version of protein powder out there for myself, as well as for my dad. It tastes really great, and you can add a bit of it to almost anything.
Also, since a lot of the adult pre made shakes don't taste great, on the advice of a nurse friend of mine I tried Pediasure, in vanilla, as a possible alternative. Same nutrients, but much better taste. I buy the mini bottles of them from Costco and my mom adds a mini bottle of that as well as the powder to a shake she makes for my dad each night with ice, almond milk, frozen yogurt, and occasionally pumpkin puree. Hope this helps, good luck!


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I finally bought a smart phone. I have been wanting one forever but I have heard stories of how they can get scratched and ruined pretty quickly so I was a little reluctant at first to purchase one. I did my research though and decided if I was going to purchase one I was going to make sure it was as protected as possible. So I found ZAGG. ZAGG makes accessories for laptops, iPads, iPods, and of course smart phones. I chose to review the scratch resistant smart phone cover otherwise known as the InvisibleSHIELD and the personalized phone skin. I had one made with a favorite picture of the kids and one that was one of ZAGG's very awesome predesigned covers. There was no difference in the quality both are gorgeous and well made. They stick perfectly to the phone and come off without any residue left behind. They were easy to apply I had no issue with air bubbles or anything else I love the look and now always know exactly which phone is mine. The InvisibleSHIELD is incredible you MUST watch the video clip below. It was very easy to apply and comes with everything you will need including a solution, wipe, and little squeegee type thing. I was surprised at how easy it was to apply I was a little intimidated at first. I was really worried I would mess it up. I am known for breaking technology devices. The directions were very straight forward and after following them my phone is now well protected and looking great. The InvisbleShield while it is amazing at protecting the phone does not hinder its responsiveness in the least. My phone is just as easily worked and maneuvered with the InvisibleSHIELD as it was before its application. I am definitely very pleased with this product and would recommend it to anyone with a device you would like protected.
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- BSO Case Number: 12-1305-000538
- PIO Number: 13-6-18 (13-5-8b)
- Date: May 5, 2013
- Time: 6:41 a.m.
- Place of Occurrence: Southbound on-ramp of Interstate 95 at Commercial Boulevard
- Jurisdiction: Oakland Park
- Nicholas Romondo Walker, 33, male, 01/14/80, 2014 N.W. 43 Terr., Lauderhill (DECEASED)
- Scott Simon, male, 24, 4/30/88, 1221 N.W. 3 Ave., Pompano Beach (IN CUSTODY)
- Ronel Desinor, male, 10/12/85, 940 NE 51 St., Pompano Beach (IN CUSTODY)
Description of Incident:
Broward Sheriff's Office homicide detectives arrested a second suspect involved in the shooting death of a man on I-95 on May 5.
Investigators obtained a warrant for Ronel Desinor, 27, for his involvement in the death, though his specific role is not being revealed. Desinor was taken into custody Monday, June 24, at a friend's house in North Lauderdale without incident. Scott Simon, described as being the master mind behind the murder, was arrested the night of May 21. Both men are charged with first-degree murder.
When deputies arrived at the scene on May 5, shortly after 6:40 a.m., they found Nicholas Walker's silver Buick crashed into a guard rail. Deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue extinguished a fire in the engine compartment, but Walker had already died of gunshot wounds. The investigation prompted a three-hour closure of all southbound lanes of I-95.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this murder should call Det. Bryan Tutler at (954) 321-4281 or report anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Broward County at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
- INVESTIGATORS: Sgt. Ellwood, Dets. Tutler, Kogan
- THIS REPORT BY: Keyla Concepción & Dani Moschella/PIO 6/25/13 1645
Posted At: 06/25/2013 04:46 PM
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lead vs jacketed HP vs plated in 9MM
tried shooting off a rest yesterday for the first time with my M&P full size 9mm. I was pretty disappointed in the results. I was using hard cast 124 gr bullets with the results. Did a full ladder of W231 in .1 grain increments and was getting 4 to 6 inch groups at 15 yards. Bullets were seated to the chamber at 1.07, taper crimped to .375
I have never really shot a pistol for accuracy before so I was wondering which to try changing, bullet type or powder? There is also a chance it could have been the indian not the arrow becasue I actually did better shooting 2 hand no rest than I did off the rest although that shooting was using the last of my MBC lead bullet instead of the Penns. Not blaming the Penn bullets here just pointing out that I did make a small change there, same weight shape bullet etc
I know a lot of the serious competitors use Montana gold plated bullets and some people like the Berrys plated. I also have access to Nosler FMJ's for about the same price as plated using a group buy but would not recieve them for a couple of months
I am also wondering how much difference the powder makes, I was thinking of trying some Unique, Bullseye, and even VV N330 when/if I can find some. I have 1000 of these hard casts and 4 or 5 lbs of W231 that I would like to shoot up before any major purchases. But if I could find a powder that works with the hard casts or a bullet that works with the W231 it would be great.
If this was rifle I would know where to start but pistol accuracy is all new to me. Any suggestions from the loaders here who shoot pistols for groups before I spend a lot of money on powders and bullets and still end up going with high dollar barrel replacement would be appreciated. Thanks in advance and sorry for the rambling post but I am really in the woods here trying to figure out where to start with this.
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How well do you do with factory ammo? Any barrel leading/fouling? If the bullets aren't undersize, I'd say practice, pratice, practice. Handguns react to recoil differently when shot from a rest. A hard rest will throw the shots off much easier than a soft rest or handheld. Trigger control is essential for consistant pistol shooting. Here's a symptom chart for handguns, may help; http://www.pointmanspage.com/gallery...hart.jpeg.html
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|January 11, 2013, 01:44 PM
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Thanks Mike never realized that a pistol behaves differently on a rest than a rifle does.
To answer your question I do fairly well with both the lead and with factory stuff shooting freehand. I have just never concentrated on pistol accuracy before and was mainly shooting off the rest to see what my loads would chrono at and trying to minimize the chances of me nailing the chronograph. Shooting with a two handed grip not using the rest I was getting 2 inch groups. When I was chrono'ing I was resting my trigger guard on the front bag of my rifle rest, maybe that was the issue.
Thanks for the link, a few months back when I started messing with pistols a lot I used a similar one in the form of a target that is available at Sportshooter.com.
In the meantime I picked up 100 Hornady XTP 124 grain bullets at a local shop. Sure cant afford to shoot those on a regular basis. Also got a pound of Unique to try out.
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There shouldn't be any problem in using W231/HP-38 in your 9mm loads, but with cast bullets I've found the MOST important thing is to make certain that they are sized properly. I've ended up using .357dia. cast, 125Gr. LSWC in a couple of differnt 9mm's and 38Super with good success. I did have uneven results when using .355/.356dia. sized lead and some bore leading. That went away and the accuracy improved with larger bullets.
As far as plated and jacketed bullets go, I have never found plated bullets to be worth using as far as accuracy goes. They tend to be less expensive than jacketed and a bit more expensive than good, cast bullets, but accuracy(for me) has been lacking. Yea, they make a hole in the target, as long as you're not too particular as to where that hole appears.
If you've chosen 124XTP's to try, you've picked a great bullet. I've found them, and their similar HAP bullets to be the most accurate bullets in my 9mm's. A good, hardcast, properly sized SWC comes a close second, with plated being a distant third.
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well at 17 - 20 dollars a hundred I won't be shooting XTP's very much, just bought some to experiment with. I am going to play with the powder a bit but I am wondering seriously if it was my technique now. My wife pointed out the obvious to me, if the gun was shooting that bad off the rest then why was I hitting consistently freehand. This is my first attempt at shooting for accuracy with a pistol. Up to now I just plinked with the occasional IDPA match.
Anyway I found a pound of HS6 that I had forgotten I even had so I loaded up 100 with that, going to load a hundred with this Unique. Maybe try Power Pistol or Bullseye or some other powder. Worst case scenario is I will either go back to my CZ and get a trigger job done on it or have a fitted barrel installed in the M&P
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Like Springer said, your cast bullets were probly too small dia for your gun. If your shooting cast you really should slug your barrel.
If the bullets are too small dia it will not have good accuracy.
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I picked up a box of the Penn 120 TCs a while back
I went with the HS6 powder (my brother gave me a can.) HS6 is what the Penn owner recommends.
Results were so so. I loaded to length specified and used the charges suggested.
While he did reply the response tended to be elusive in solid data and reocmendiations.
I was shooting out of a Sig that tends to exact dimension (other guns are listed that have looser bullet and they make slightly larger diameter bullets for the looser ones like glock I believe).
Upshot was that while they are ok for practice, accuracy wise they are not all that good.
I could not get an answer for seating depth vs the HS6 power he like that would allow for the taper crimp (which I never did, just make sure that I did not repeatedly run the same round into the chamber and not shoot it).
When I pressed him he quit responding.
A random checks shows 2 gr variance in weight.
The grease grove is a bit inconsistent in that there are not full great all the way around though none had a complete lack of grease.
The grease grove falls right at the suggested seating depth which means you cannot crimp.
Ergo, to do a crimp seat out further or shorter. Shorter of course you have to check the powder depth so as not to compress the charge as 9mm is extremely sensitive to pressure. Further out you need to do a chamber check to make sure it fits the chamber right and also feeds right.
All in all, not what I expected. I hoped to match the XTP which I also load for accuracy and they were definitely not as accurate.
Disappointed and would not buy again, though the generally quality is good appearance wise and no leading. Barrel cleaned up fine. You want to shoot in the open though that's true of any hard cast with grease (synthetic in this case I believe).
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Slugged the barrel and it was .355 on the grooves and .349 on the lands. Measured 10 bullets and all were .355 on the money. Not sure what that tells me except that the lands are .003 in height. Weighed a bunch and compared the extreme spread to some MBC cast bullets and the Hornady XTP's. Hornady was #1 with a ES of .2 and a SD of .1, the MBC's came out with a ES of .9 and a SD of .67, the Penns had a ES of 1.5 and a SD of .47
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You shouldn't be having any problems using W231 powder in 9 mm. Lead bullets do need to be .001" larger then the barrel to get a good seal. The crimp is also very important when you use lead.
I prefer to just load jacketed bullets. The crimp is not as touchy. Over crimp a lead bullet and you could easily be resizing it as well. I do use Montana Gold bullets even for just plinking ammo. The price is not as bad when you get them by the case. At the moment they are hard pressed to keep up with the demand for their bullets. Their hollow point bullets are not intended to expand. They are designed to be more accurate. This is why they should not be confused with S/D bullets.
You could use several different powders with the right bullet and get good accuracy.
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Crimping is only a problem with 9mm lead bullets if you crimp. If you crimp, crimping will always be a problem to the extent of your crimp. This applies to plated and jacketed as well.
Thus instead of crimping, avoid the problem and adjust your crimp die to only remove any remaining bell at the case mouth created for accepting the bullet - and no more. That end part of your case should measure the same as just below where the bell was - in other words straight. If your bullet seating die already seems to do this (and many will), then unscrew your crimp die from its station and put it away in a drawer, or sell it on eBay.
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I am pretty much convinced at this point it is the indian not the arrow but I just double checked my crimp. Running a case through the seating dies I get .377 - .378 while a crimped case is around .373 - .374. Case wall thickness is .011 plus or minus .001 so with a bullet diameter of .355 + .020 for the case walls I don't think I am crushing the bullet at all.
The groove diameter of .355 along with a bullet diameter of .355 has me mildly concerned but I was getting good velocities of 1000 - 1100 FPS on that load workup. Wish I had saved the numbers now but the groups were so bad I did not bother. However SD's were around 20 - 30 as near as I can recall.
I am going to head to the range later if I get my "honey do's" done this morning and just do some freehand practice at 15 to 25 yards using some various powders and bullets and see how it goes. Might even try some benching w/o the chrono to see how it goes but if I can get 3 - 4 inch groups consistently freehand I wont even bother with the bench stuff.
I did some reading up on pistol bench techniques and am pretty sure
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The bullet dia is too small.
If the gun is .355, then you need a bullet of .356 or .357. .358 might even work. We use .358 in all our 9mm's but one.
That might not be the entire fix, but it should really help improve.
My uncle was shooting 7" groups until I gave him some bigger dia bullets. Instantly went to 2-3" groups.
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going to try these Penns in the CZ75 today, never have slugged it but the MBC hard casts always did pretty well in it
question though on a plated bullet such as Montana Golds or Berrys what would I need for the M&P with the .355. Sorry for all the questions but as I have said a couple off times this pistol accuracy is a whole new ballgame for me
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Montana Gold is Jacketed not plated. You have to use more powder for jackted bullets and you can use a slightly smaller diameter. I have found their 9 mm bullets work well in all my 9 mm pistols. They also don't need any kind of lube. That means hardly any smoke.
Plated bullets you have to watch out that you don't crimp so much that you go through the thin plating when you crimp. If you do the plating will separate from the lead. Jacketed bullets don't have that problem. This is one reason why they are so much easier to load for people getting into reloading. Jacketed bullets are normally rated to higher speeds than plated are. This can be important when you load magnums.
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There is really no need to measure "crimp" to some specific addition of case wall plus bullet diameter. The bullet has already been shoved into the case, so you can use that as your guide. All you need to do is make sure the end of your case is straight and not smaller (or larger) in diameter at the very mouth than it is a little further down.
My Winchester cases loaded with plated .355 bullets are .377"-.378" at the very edge of the case mouth. They are also .377" in diameter 1/8th of an inch from the case mouth. In fact they are .377" for the first .2" of the case until the thickening inside taper begins to increase the diameter. In my situation at least, crimping to .373" would indeed be squeezing the bullet.
The case mouths loaded with my home cast .358" 9mm lead measure .380". Even those chamber just fine, so why would I crimp? If you don't visually still see a bell in your case after seating, I suggest using the barrel (removed) of your gun as a check to see if they chamber properly without the crimp operation. If they do, then I wouldn't even bother with the crimp die since it can't offer any more added value to your finished round.
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I shoot rainer hp out of my 44 mag for deer and they seem to shoot very well . i picked some 180 grn hard cast rn to try in 45 if not i will buy rainer or berry. i know reiner adv to load by hard cast recipe.
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shot 150 rounds today and not sure what to think. Took the CZ75 and the M&P. I shot better standing and using a 2 handed grip than I did attempting to bench. The XTB's over Unique shot the best, the HS6 with lead rounds seemed snappy and smokey but grouped about like the w231 lead rounds. Shooting at 15 yards standing I had 2 to 4 inch groups with the XTB's and 6 - 8 inch with the lead. Both the CZ and the M&P groups were similar but if I had to call it the CZ had the better of the two. I also had a Buckmark 22 with iron sights and with bulk Remington golden bullets was getting 1 - 2 inch groups same distance.
My takeaway from today is I shoot rifles better than pistols and .22 pistol better than 9 mm pistols and the CZ better than the M&P even though the CZ has the worst trigger and fixed sights.
Thanks for all the tips guys but I think my main problem is I need more practice with the 9's. Next batch will not be crimped if I can get then to chamber w/o one.
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I size my cast lead to 357 for my CZ's. 355 lead is much too small.
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MOVE ON But wait, you just kicked a QLC to the curb—shouldn't you settle in to stage 4 and enjoy? Sorry, but no go. "It's important to keep taking time to make sure that you're happy," Robinson says. Luckily, after your QLC is over, you'll have a higher "happiness IQ"—your radar for when something in life doesn't feel quite right. "You'll recognize it and be able to make tiny tweaks to fix the problem before things start to get out of control again," Marantz Henig says.
Finally, each day, take one minute after waking up or before going to bed to be grateful for what you have and where you are. These quick, reflective hits help remind you of all the things going right in your life, Robinson says, and you'll be less likely to let the little things get to you in the future.


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Despite Sunday's wet weather, downtown Woodland's inaugural Food Truck Mania was, in no uncertain terms, manic.
More than 1,000 people turned out to the foodie festival on wheels, umbrellas and all. Eight gourmet food trucks lined First Street between Main and Bush streets, with lines 40 to 50 people deep snaking around each other. Some waited up to an hour for their food.
"We got a great turnout on a gray day. What's it going to be like on a sunny day? This is what we need to see here," said Jim Bohon, board member of the Historic Woodland Downtown Business Association.
Bohon and other association members manned a table handing out menus from area restaurants and a guide to antique stores and other local events.
"We want to show people what's downtown more than anything else," he added. "We have a great venue, and hopefully we'll give them a reason to come back downtown, too."
Food Truck Mania is the brainchild of the Historic Woodland Downtown Business Association, which partnered with the city of Woodland, Mojo's Lounge & Bar and SactoMoFo, or Sacramento Mobile Food Trucks, to make it happen.
Association President George Rowland said bringing in outside business is actually a way of promoting business locally.
"We chose Sunday for a specific reason," explained Rowland. "Most restaurants and businesses are closed. In this way, we are putting feet on the street trying to promote those businesses by bringing in a very unique festival to Woodland. "There are more cars parked on Main Street today than I have seen in two months. (Businesses) might consider being open Sundays, at least one Sunday per month. ... The biggest complaint I'm getting from businesses is that they're too busy. I love it!"
Woodland Mayor Skip Davies was also on hand for the event and was pleased to see the turnout. He said there was some concern on the part of local restaurants that the food trucks would be unwelcome competition, but those worries were resolved.
Shops that were open, such as Sord's Boards, Remember When Emporium and Poppie's Gallery, among others, reaped the benefits of satiated shoppers.
"This is the best kept secret in town," said Suzie Grant at Poppie's Gallery. "I didn't know it was here. It's very unique, and very different and we'll be back."
Grant was in the shop for the second time that day, and brought a friend, who was equally impressed with the merchandise. "So many people have found me today that didn't know I was here, so that's great," said Poppie's owner Dora Martin.
Martin likened the store's traffic to that of during Stroll through History, another Woodland festival that draws thousands. The food truck fare ranged from gourmet grilled cheese (Drewski's), to burgers (Krush Burger) to Hawaiian shaved ice. Don't think just because orders were taken through a window on four wheels means it's "fast food."
Gyro King, serving Greek favorites including gyros and falafels, had to stop taking orders for about half an hour just to catch up on getting the food out. "It's very exciting. I'm glad to see it coming this way," said Rachel Montesinos, who relocated from Sacramento about eight months ago. "Part of what we miss being in Woodland is the community events. I'm happy to see the response. That means there will be more."
According to organizers, each truck has an individual special event business license with the city of Woodland, as well as an event permit for the entire event. Each truck is also individually licensed through the Yolo County Health Department. Food Truck Mania will be a staple of downtown's event lineup, scheduled for the first Sunday of each month. The next one will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, April 6 on First Street between Main and Bush.
Every month will have different trucks in the line-up, some may stay the same and others will rotate in and out depending on availability. Rowland said there's a good chance more trucks will be brought in next month based on the overwhelming response, hopefully making lines a little less deep.
"This is above and beyond what I had imagined," said Rowland. "It is one of the most positive family events I've seen in Woodland. I'm so grateful for the community turning out for this, especially in iffy weather."
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Danny Granger - left knee tendinosis (out)
Richard Hamilton - torn plantar fascia in left foot (day-to-day)
Derrick Rose - left knee (out)
Ricky O'Donnell: Kirk Hinrich - One of the worst players in the NBA
The Chicago Bulls' problems are bigger than Kirk Hinrich, but no one player personifies
them more succinctly. SB Nation Chicago's Ricky O'Donnell looks at what went wrong for
the Bulls' prized free agent signing.
How's this for a kick in the stomach: when Gar Forman and John Paxson decided to make
signing Kirk Hinrich the Chicago Bulls' top offseason priority this summer, they were
thinking about you. I swear it's true. The decision to bring back Hinrich was, in the most
mangled sense of the term, good publicity for a franchise in desperate need of some. In
the warped minds of the people who call the shots for Chicago's pro basketball team,
signing Hinrich amounted to throwing the fans a bone. I know.
There's no denying the fact that Hinrich is the type of player fans like, and the Bulls have
great fans. The Bulls have sold out nearly every home game for over two decades, and
the people who buy those seats are the type of customers who can appreciate the less
tangible aspects of Hinrich's game: grit, toughness, ability to persevere through obvious
physical shortcomings. All of those things sell to the public. In this sense, signing Hinrich
was almost a slam dunk. He was familiar, likable and safe. He would work hard, stay out
of trouble off the court and toe the company line through and through. Did you hear he
kept a house in area the last two years while battling injuries and fumbling his way
\through underwhelming campaigns in Washington and Atlanta? It's true! There's a lot to
like about Kirk Hinrich, I suppose, save for his ability to play basketball. Kirk Hinrich is
terrible at playing basketball.
There's a reason Forman and Paxson have their job, and they've largely done well in
turning the Bulls into something of an agile beast the last two seasons. Give them credit
for choosing Derrick Rose over Michael Beasley, give them credit for hiring Tom
Thibodeau, give them credit for drafting Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah. But when it comes
to roster construction and team makeup, the decision makers are supposed to be smarter
than the people who buy the tickets. There was almost no analytical way to argue
procuring Hinrich to a two-year, $8 million contract, and saddling the team with a hard
cap for the rest of the season, was a smart move. Through 14 games this season, Hinrich
has already proven that without a doubt.
You could see the headline coming from the moment Hinrich's signing was announced. I
laughed audibly the first time I read it:
Kirk Hinrich evaluated by more than numbers
Well, that's good. Because Hinrich's numbers are atrocious.
Hinrich has an offensive rating this season of 92. For players that have started at least
12 games this season, only four players are worse. You don't even need to dabble in
advanced metrics to tell Hinrich doesn't have it anymore, the numbers on the back of a
basketball card do the job fine enough. Take a look at those numbers:
Points per game: 6.2
Field goal percentage: 32%
Free throw percentage: 62%
Three point percentage: 29%
Kirk Hinrich's PER this season is 9.03. Here's how that stacks up on John Hollinger's
scale, via Wikipedia: just above "Definitely renting" (9.0), with "Next Stop: D-League"
(5.0) as the lowest hurdle to clear. Hinrich isn't going to the D-League, you can bet on
that. He'll be bricking jumpers with the Bulls all season long.
This isn't hate-fueled, as I'm sure Hinrich is a nice enough guy. It's just: what does he
do well on a basketball court...CONTINUE READING AT SB NATION CHICAGO
|Kelly Dwyer: Derrick Rose, according to one source, could be a few weeks away
from practicing. This might not be great news for Bulls fans
You can see this grain of salt from miles away. From wherever you pick up the Damen
bus, number 50, in order to shuffle your way to the United Center. Some lone "NBA
source" — a single person — is speculating that some members of the Chicago Bulls
think star guard Derrick Rose "could" be a few weeks away from practicing. Which
would then push Rose's return to live action closer to late-December, ticking closer to
the "eight" in the "eight to 12 months" diagnosis he was given after tearing his left ACL
in a playoff game on A.
Someone's playing doctor, and the Chicago Sun-Times' Joe Cowley is reporting it. And
because we've just as much insight as we guess from afar — like the source, like
Cowley, like the players who might be watching Derrick cut and spin in individual drills
every day but have no idea as to Rose's eventual return — we're going to play doctor
as well.
And point out that the sooner the Chicago Bulls push Derrick Rose into the lineup, the
more worried you should be. Because the team doesn't have the greatest history of
acting like the grown-ups in this situation.
First, Cowley's report, which starts with the discussion that Derrick "could be just weeks
away from practicing" with the team:
''That's the belief that a couple of [the Bulls'] players are under,'' the
source said.
Rose has been expected to be able to play in games by February, but
that has been inferred more than actually stated. Even if the Bulls
receive the ultimate Christmas present of getting him back on the
practice court just before Dec. 25, it doesn't mean he's necessarily
ahead of that February schedule — or behind it.
Asked Monday if there was a specific timetable for Rose to start
practicing, general manager Gar Forman answered in a text message:
''We're still taking the process step by step, and a date hasn't been set.''
If that sounds tactful, coming from Chicago's GM, it's because he is on point with his
on record patience. And while it's a jerk move for us to expect Forman and his
franchise to do the inappropriate thing and let Rose play as soon as Derrick feels as
if he's ready, it's worth pointing out that Chicago's history with these sorts of things
isn't as tactful as Forman's comments appear above.
No NBA team comes close to working its players through injury or fatigue like these
Bulls. Former center Omer Asik limped around the court in a playoff series against
Miami in 2011 with what wasn't initially diagnosed as a fractured fibula — the same
malady that could keep Steve Nash off the court until January — but was later
revealed to be a FRIGGING FRACTURED LEG-BONE once Chicago's season ended.
Luol Deng was fielded in much the same way a few years back, as the Bulls hemmed
and hawed over his willingness to play through injury during the 2009-10 season.
Deng, it turns out...CONTINUE READING AT BALL DON'T LIE
|Mark Deeks: Nazr Mohammed and Trade Kickers
Even though he signed a one year minimum salary contract using the Minimum Salary
Exception, Nazr Mohammed has a 15% trade kicker in his current contract.
Trade kickers in contracts are somewhat rare. They are particularly rare in small
contracts, as becomes obvious upon a study of the current trade kickers in the league
Ray Allen - 15% - $3,090,000
Andrea Bargnani - 5% - $10,000,000
Nic Batum - 15% - $10,825,000
Chris Bosh - 15% - $17,545,000
Jose Calderon - 10% - $10,561,982
Vince Carter - 10% - $3,090,000
Tyson Chandler - lesser of 8% or $500,000
Pau Gasol - 15% - $19,000,000
Manu Ginobili - 5% - $14,107,492
Eric Gordon - 15% - $13,668,750
Blake Griffin - 15% - trade kicker in extension, begins next year
Udonis Haslem - 15% - $4,060,000
Roy Hibbert - 15% - $13,668,750
LeBron James - 15% - $17,545,000
Amir Johnson - 5% - $6,000,000
DeAndre Jordan - 15% - $10,532,977
Brook Lopez - 15% - $13,668,750
Robin Lopez - 15% - $4,899,293
Shawn Marion - 15% - $8,646,364
O.J. Mayo - 15% - $4,020,000
Mike Miller - 15% - $5,800,000
Nazr Mohammed - 15% - $1,352,181 (cap number of $854,389)
Steve Nash - 15% - $8,900,000
Derrick Rose - 15% - $16,402,500
Josh Smith - 15% - $13,200,000
Jason Terry - 7.5% - $5,000,000
Jason Thompson - 5% - $5,250,000
Anderson Varejao - 5% - $8,368,182
Dwyane Wade - 15% - $17,182,000
Deron Williams - 15% - $17,177,795
Metta World Peace - 15% - $7,258,960
Furthermore, many of those trade kickers are in contracts that are already paying
the maximum salary to the relevant player. As kickers cannot be used to increase a
salary to an amount greater than the max, those kickers are thus pretty much
redundant. [As for why anyone puts them in, then - well, why not? What if the max
gets bigger? Unlikely, but plausible.] Very few trade kickers actually matter, then.
Indeed, of all the contracts in the league today, only three contain already-enacted
trade kickers. Of those three, one was partially waived in order to facilitate the
trade (Hedo Turkoglu), and one was redundant for the aforementioned maximum
contract reasons (Chris Paul). That leaves Luke Walton as the one example of a
current contract that was increased by a trade kicker. In a bloviated way, the point
is hereby made - trade kickers aren't very common.
When they are given out, they are done so as leverage. If a team and a player
cannot meet in the middle on contract negotiations, the inclusion of a trade bonus
serves to bridge the gap; an increase in salary upon being traded gives greater
incentive to accept perceived home town discounts. In Nazr's case, negotiations
probably can't have gone on for too long, as there was surely no dispute as to the
fact that he was a minimum salary contract calibre player.
What Nazr's trade kicker...CONTINUE READING AT SHAMSPORTS
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Jared Wade @8pts9secs
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Tom Lewis @indycornrows
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Want to hear a choir singing Depeche Mode's Enjoy the Silence? Head over to composer Eric Whitacre's genero.tv page to hear it (link). I really like it. He is asking for money to create a music video for the song.
Eric Whitacre, one of the most popular and performed composers of our time, wants you to make the official music video for Enjoy The Silence, from his new EP album. Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular and performed composers of our time, a distinguished conductor, broadcaster and public speaker. His first album as both composer and conductor on Decca/Universal, Light & Gold, won a Grammy® in 2012, reaped unanimous five star reviews and became the no. 1 classical album in the US and UK charts within a week of release. His second album, Water Night, was released on Decca in April 2012 and debuted at no. 1 in the iTunes and Billboard classical chart on the day of release. It features seven world premiere recordings and includes performances from his professional choir, the Eric Whitacre Singers, the London Symphony Orchestra, Julian Lloyd Webber and Hila Plitmann. His compositions also feature on multiple other recordings made in Europe, North America and Australasia." – genero.tv/ericwhitacre
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Following the December 2011 release of genetic evaluations, Select Sires' high-components breeds lineup continues to offer a wide variety of breed leaders. With the addition of four new graduates into four breeds, the great selection of elite sires at Select Sires gets even better.
Successful Results with SUCCESS
An extreme type bull 7JE962 Buttercrest SUCCESS-ET is the first SC Gold Dust Paramount Iatola-ET son to enter Select Sires' lineup. SUCCESS ranks No. 2 in the breed for Type at +2.2 PTAT and No. 6 for Jersey Udder Index (+5.56 JUI). This FeedPRO® sire produces daughters that display favorable milk and positive components and has earned Superior Settler status with positive Sire Conception Rate (SCR) at +2.0. His dam is the well-known daughter of 9JE202 O.F. Barber ROCKET, PR Buttercrest Rocket Snap (E-91%). SUCCESS is a great mating for daughters of 7JE714 Sunset Canyon MATINEE-ET, 7JE738 Bhf-Ssf Parade LOUIE-ET, 7JE860 Maack Dairy ECLIPES-P-ET and 7JE1000 Richies Jace TBONE A364.
Showcase Selections Sire
7BS813 Savage-Leigh TRESSEL ET joins the proven sire ranks as a Showcase Selections sire. His tanbark success story was affirmed when he sired his first All-American in 2010. The Top Acres E P Premium ET son is out of GS FLJ Tippy ET "2E94 2E93MS." Tippy hails from a recognized cow family with many show ring honors. The family has earned a remarkable 52 All-American nominations to date. TRESSEL emphasizes Type with a PTAT of +0.6 and a Feet and Leg Composite of +1.07 FLC and is a great source of dairy strength, to sire the show-winning kind. His milking daughters also perform well with positive milk production and Productive Life.
Ayrshire New Graduate
Debuting into Select Sires' lineup is 7AY86 Palmyra Raven BILLICK. He is a son of Palmyra Pardner T.S. Bonnie (EX-90), who was named unanimous All-American in 2005, Reserve All-American in 2006 and was nominated All-American in 2007 to complete three consecutive generations of show ring success. BILLICK advances dairy form, increases rear udder width and udder height and improves overall type (+0.6 PTAT). He also adds production (+502 Milk) and extends Productive Life (+1.2 PL). Cross BILLICK with 7AY84 Palmyra Tri-Star BURDETTE-ET for profitable results.
Guernsey Sire Added to Lineup
7GU428 Golden J Skipper GARY joins his maternal brother, 7GU405 Golden J Ronald GRUMPY, in Select Sires' proven lineup with impressive credentials. GARY combines high milk production (+784 Milk) with outstanding type (+1.4 PTAT). He sires daughters that are tall with a good balance of strength and dairy form, correct feet and legs (+1.40 FLC) and pleasing, shallow udders (+1.40 UDC) with outstanding attachments and correct teat placement.
For the complete list of Select Sires' high-components breeds lineup, please visit www.selectsires.com or contact your Select Sires sales representative.
Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is North America's largest A.I. organization and is comprised of 10 farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives. As the industry leader, it provides highly fertile semen as well as excellence in service and programs to achieve its basic objective of supplying dairy and beef producers with North America's best genetics at a reasonable price.


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I really like a new game for iOS and Android called Puk. It's super minimal with really nice sounds. It's like target pong. 1000 levels and very addictive.
"PUK is a fast paced pure action puzzler requiring skill dexterity, nerve and endurance. Pull back and ping to obliterate portals in 1000 unique, quick-fire levels that are endlessly generated and different every time." – Laser Dog
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