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I'm a little worried about this trade. While Colston is only valued as a TE, he's becoming more and more Brees favorite target and getting lots of touches. I know you have Heap and Bush, but frankly, Colston keeps putting up solider numbers better than Watson. I'd see if you can wiggle out of not trading him, or at least getting more out of it than just CJ. Not much more (otherwise getting labeled greedy), but something you need. Because you basically are trading Walker and Colston for CJ and frankly, you aren't getting full value.

BTW, thanks Downhome I didn't know about the speed burst either. I'll give this game another crack when I get home from work today. Haven't really been able to do much with it as of late. Hopefully I remember what in the bloody hades I was doing.

...to say I'm pissed off right now, would be an understatement.

1. Who will win the Hart Trophy? Ovechkin 2. Who will win the Vezina Trophy? Kipper 3. Who will win the Calder Trophy? Malkin 4. Who will win the Art Ross Trophy? Ovechkin 5. Who will win the Richard Trophy? Ovechkin 6. What team had the best offseason? Penguins 7. What team had the worst offseason? Islanders 8. Which team will be the most improved over last year? Penguins 9. Which team will be the biggest disappointment? Ducks 10. What was the best offseason move? Pronger to Ducks 11. What was the worst offseason move? DiPietro for 15 years. 12. Who will make the playoffs that didn't last year? Penguins 13. Who will not make the playoffs that did last year? Ducks 14. Who would make your All-NHL first team? Ovechkin, Horcoff, Kovalchuk, Phaneuf, Pronger, Kipper 15. Who will be the division winners? Rangers, Boston, Carolina, Nashville, Sharks, and toss up between Edmonton/Calgary 16. Eastern Conference Final: Who I'd like Boston vs. Caronlina. The reality - Boston vs. New Jersey 17. Western Conference Final: Who I'd like Edmonton vs. Calgary. The reality - Calgary vs. Nashville 18. Stanley Cup Final: Who I'd like Edmonton vs. Carolina Round 2. The reality - Boston vs. Nashville 19. Who will win the Conn Smythe Trophy? Tomas Vokoun. 20. Make one bold prediction (that will never happen). We'll actually see an Edmonton vs. Calgary Western Final that will lead to the eventual Stanley Cup winner. Honestly, for #20 I'm betting Nashville makes the finals.

Yes! Back in action with 2-2 record. Go me, go!

So for everyone who can't wait to see Young start, you are gonna see him start this week.

I've heard this would've been the greatest anime of all time, but the final season destroys it. And the last arc in the manga never was ported over. So yeah, same deal. ...yes, I haven't really watched a lot of animes. Fall 2006 Lineup From this lineup, I'm only seeing a few shows that interest me. Death Note (just because a lot of people like it), Negima!? (based on Mahou Sensei Negima, but not related besides characters and I'm a sucker for all things Negima), Kanon (because I liked the original), Yoake Mae Yori Ruriiro na Crescent Love (art catches my eye and just draws me in), and Tenpou Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi (its done by the guys who did Ouran, enough said) There are some others, but those I'll likely check out this Fall. Can't wait.

Um... I haven't really been able to play it for long periods of time. Its a little hard to do when you bust up a pinky on one hand, and you can't put too much pressure on the other because you twisted up the muscles in the wrist area (or something worse I'll find out sometime next week what). And that was Disgaea 2 and it was the same thing I did in Disgaea 1. Just plop a couple of monsters on each other to boost levels, do multi attacks, and also powerlevel the main character and give him all the rad equipment. ...sadly, this only works for Disgaea. Okami I don't get that pleasure and I totally forgot about that tree. ...repeatedly... I swear its cause I'm using Tylenol 3s all the time! ...honest! Um... You die pretty damn quickly if you fight the flying fishes at night early in the game. Trust me, twice. Never fight the flying fishies at night because they get power boosts. Instant speed boost? Say wha?

You know what, I don't think I remembered that tree. Bah... *stops Valk to head back to Okami* First third is the following and a huge ass major spoiler that shouldn't be read if you don't want to spoil everything and its mother: Some ass spoiled that for me, but frankly, I kinda figured there was more to the game. Still, I figured I should give fair warning to people.

...man, I must be taking too many painkillers. I can't remember who the hell Johnson is, and then I don't even recall that Garon's an FA this off-season. Geezus. >_< Though, now that I do recall who the hell ... *downloaded something and has been listening to this for now 28 minutes and finally remembers that he has a post to finish* ...um, where was I? Oh right, I feel stupid about not realizing Johnson's potential.

Ah, so its that Johnson. I remember hearing about him deciding to stay around for at least two years. And his shot is about as good as Rob's was, cause damn, you definitely could hear that helmet get mashed by it. I'm thinking that the Kings keep Garon if they are shuffling goalies.

Lushus that definitely is a good song. Surprised no one's mentioned Valkyrie Profile's very sad and haunting theme. Sorry, I was gonna use the real name, but I've only got my copy of the remix of it kicking about. And dammit, where's the love for Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest's battle theme?! Best battle theme ever. Its the only reason I ever play FFMQ. Oh, and the mostly cover (and a little remix) done by Ashane that was hosted at VGMix is pretty damn bad ass and what I would expect to hear for it being like totally rocked out. I love it.

No, I'm on a strict Tylenol 3 diet that contains a bunch of codiene and caffiene it to stave off the pain I feel from my broken finger and whatever the fuck I did to my right arm. ...its probably not helping that I'm typing here, but oh well. I haven't seen what Gleason's done this preseason, but from what I know of him beforehand, he's a solid defensive defenseman who can do the job in his own end. That's what the Canes need, and frankly until Johnson plays, I don't know what he has to offer as I haven't see him play at all. Yes, I know Johnson's predicted to be a stud, but frankly, until I see something I can't pass judgement and agree. Although, if Belanger being added (and not someone better) is kinda weak... With the salary cap, if the best offer the Oilers can get was Lupul and some picks for Pronger (regardless of if everyone knew he was up for grabs)., I'm only shocked the Canes didn't manage to weasle in a draft pick. Otherwise, its about par for what you'd expect for teams with salary caps. Besides, as I just pointed out in the above, the only reason why I said Hurricanes look good so far is Johnson is a relative unknown and until I see him play this year (he'll make the Kings for sure), I can't really judge.

You know, that's probably a good assement. I've been trading off between this and Valk, and frankly, I find myself heading back to this... ...though I'm missing one damn tree to get the Konoha Shuffle and I can't find the bloody thing. Oh, and I'm cutting down any large trees that I can. Cause I'm mean and stuff. Plus they get in my way of making suns.

Pretty much why I said Gleason was a good pick up. He'll be what the Hurricanes need right now. Long term though, you are right if Johnson proves himself, he will probably be good. Still, I likes this trade more for the Hurricanes who managed to dump Tver to the Kings (who don't really need him).

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Gleason's a better defenseman than Tverdovsky, so that's always a plus. Not sure who got the better of Johnson and Belanger part of the deal, but Gleason's a plus to the Hurricanes.

Really? So I should be grinding at the next dungeon? Argh... Oh well, I'm getting everyone Fortify Physic right now to boost RDM from 100% to 150% so that having to buy new equipment can be held off. Any attacks that you have to "toss" a guy, take out of your characters arsenal, save for one. You only need to have one person set up the juggle. Besides, Mithra's Frost Damsel does a good enough job sometimes. Also, just have Rufus use his 3 Arrow Shot, followed by his Awesome Shot (as I like to call it) during a juggle. While Awesome Shot says 1 per hit, this is a lie, because you nail it during a juggle it hits every single body part of the baddie (assuming you time it right, which is what I'm doing). Its the best "cheat" I've found. Speaking of the devil, Rufus has a secret? Hm... I just thought he was supposed to be "oh, he has a secret, that won't be that great".

If you mean supposed secrest is obvious, and I'm assuming you mean Lezard, then its blatantly showed down your throat as to why. So I went back to this one save spot I have with a previous save and I'm just repeatedly fighting and earning extra cash. Only increased my Goth by 3000, so I'm quite happy about that. I'm not happy though, that that just buys me one piece of freaking armor in Dipan. Ugh... I forgot how much this game makes you grind. Sakuraba? Yes, yes, the composer does. The whole soundtrack is very nice (I have it), and different to his usual stuff (grab the arranged, which has his more usual stuff on it still awesome).

From what I hear people are saying the Einjaher have no development, not the main characters. And to this I ask, um... They had development before? Besides the main storyline ones, the rest were fodder really.

If you loved the original, no reason why you won't love this one. Though, God damn, things are EXPENSIVE... I'm having to back up a few saves just because I got to Chapter 2 and I'm so freaking poor.

Ok, picked up Silmeria. Gameplay is a slightly simpler version of Lenneth, but still mean and nassty. Musics been pretty good to the theme and plenty of orchastra stuff. But I suddenly remembered the one thing I hated about Lenneth that doesn't change. That you die if you don't end the fight quick, fast, and hard. Story hasn't really kicked into gear yet (I'm on Chapter 2 now of what I hear is 6), so hopefully I'll find out more about that soon. Oh, and its funny to hear Alicia and Silmeria be the other way around of how I expected their personalities to be.

I got Silmeria so my eyesight got better. ...except honed in on ToA. Seriously though, I'm just not interested in 360 right now. Besides, price tag is a stickler for me.

I got Silmeria so my eyesight got better. ...except honed in on ToA. Seriously though, I'm just not interested in 360 right now. Besides, price tag is a stickler for me.

I think Spidey's just gathering enough information on his foe, pro-registration. I can't believe he'd just join up, even if he's got a reason. But I do believe Peter saw this as a way to finally come out in the open with who he is, and actually be liked. That's something that has been eating at him since he's been Spidey.