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Sometimes. Depends on the game, usually if the game is good I'll rush through it the first time and finish it as so as possible. Then play it again take my time and explore everything. Thats why I enjoy RPG games so much, play a different class, take different companions and if there are multiple paths/options/endings that's a huge bonus and makes replaying the game less of a "chore" One of the best things about sports games really, every game is different.

Cardinals release Spiezio after warrant issued The Philadelphia Phillies claim IF Ray Olmedo off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates

In many ways my favorite game. I would go with a 6 person party, the game is meant to be played that way, and the encounters get to be too easy with a 1

More baseball than you can stand The Arizona Diamondbacks sign OF Trot Nixon to a minor league contract The Pittsburgh Pirates sign P Byung Hyun Kim to a 1yr contract The Seattle Mariners sign 1B Mike Kinkade to a minor league contract The Toronto Blue Jays sign OF Shannon Stewart to a minor league contract The Boston Red Sox sign P Bartolo Colon to a minor league contract The Chicago White Sox sign P Tomo Ohka to a minor league contract The Cincinnati Reds sign P Josh Fogg to a 1yr contract The Cleveland Indians sign OF Jason Tyner to a minor league contract

Bonds to Tampa?

Veteran linebacker Derek Smith, released Tuesday by the San Francisco 49ers, agreed to a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers on Sunday. Bears, tight end Desmond Clark agree to two-year extension Muhsin Muhammad's agent in discussions with Panthers Keyshawn Johnson is thinking about playing again.

Much prefer Negro Modelo, my favorite Mexican beer, the wife loves Corona. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is my favorite, and I have done my fair share of research alcohol content 5.6% by volume yeast Top-fermenting Ale Yeast beginning gravity 13.0 Plato bittering hops Magnum & Perle ending gravity 2.8 Plato finishing hops Cascade bitterness units 37 malts Two-row Pale & Caramel

Good flick if you have not seen C'era una volta il West (Once Upon a Time in the West) I highly recommend that, same director, better film. If you don't mind westerns that is. I thought Amadeus was a great film, however they tore this film apart (took out about an hour and a half) when it was first released, the film that opened that year barely resembles the 4 hour masterpiece. It is a fascinating story, look it up.

The 2008 Scouting Combine is taking place this weekend Some notable dates. February 28 - Deadline for submission of Qualifying Offers by teams to their Restricted Free Agents whose contracts have expired and to whom they desire to retain a Right of First Refusal/Compensation February 28 - Deadline for teams to submit offer of minimum salary to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with fewer than three seasons of free agency credit whose contracts have expired February 29 - Start of Free Agency and Trading period March 17 - Begin Offseason Workout Programs March 30-April 3 - NFL Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida April 25 - Deadline for teams to exercise Right of First Refusal to Restricted Free Agents April 18 - Deadline for signing of Offer Sheets by Restricted Free Agents April 25 - Deadline for old team to exercise Right of First Refusal to Restricted Free Agents April 26-27 - NFL Draft in New York City May 19-21 - NFL Spring Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia June 1 - Deadline for old team to send tender offer to its unsigned Restricted Free Agents or to extend Qualifying offer, whichever is greater, in order to retain rights June 1 - Deadline for old team to send tender offer to its unsigned Restricted Free Agents to retain rights if player is not signed by another team by July 22 June 29 -July 2 - Rookie Symposium in Carlsbad, California July - NFL teams begin Training Camp August 3 - Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio - Colts vs. Redskins August 26 - Roster reduction to 75 players August 30 - Roster reduction to 53 players You got it Thomas agrees to 1-year, $3 million deal with Cowboys Bears Sign Rex for one year Bubba Franks cut by the Pack Dwight Smith cut by Vikings Derrick Smith cut by the 49ers

Depends on how they do it. We had the same problem here in San Diego, downtown was a mess, derelict buildings, homeless people, violence in the street, but they did it, cleaned up the area and it's barely recognizable from what it used to be like. Nice restaurants, bars, night clubs and shopping centers, built the convention center - cleaned up the crime in the area, and then gave the homeless tickets to Arizona I think

How about a low level, magic, combat game that focused on the characters and story? You know, reward players for their problem solving abilities, role playing their characters correctly, interacting with their environment and the world's NPC's. Hell give more experience for non-violent resolutions to encounters. And that's just a few options. I could care less where the game takes place, as long as the story is captivating. ......I can dream can't I?

Just started watching this show "on demand" Reached episode 12 "Whatever The Case May Be" What do the real fans think, does the series get better, worse, or remain the same throughout?

"MIAMI -- After eight years of searching for a long-term home -- and eight years of frustration -- the Marlins on Thursday ecstatically found the answer to their dreams. Funding for a new stadium, in the form of a Baseball Stadium Agreement, was approved by the two principal commission bodies here." Link

Try about $8.00 for a 16oz beer in San Diego. If I want to bring the wife and kid and sit in a seat at petco park I can expect to drop $200.00 at least. I'll go like once a year, and watch the rest of the games for "free" on TV. I long for the days of Jack Murphy Stadium, $5.00 tickets about $6.00 for a beer and hot dog and $4.00 parking :sad:

Are the pain killers you are referring to legal? Because steroid use has been against the law for a long time. So there's a difference for you. Do painkillers make you a better player? It might get you more innings pitched, or more at bats but they do not improve performance. If I am not mistaken the minor leagues have always had very strict guidelines on steroid/drug use. Since the players union was so powerful the league was unable to demand stricter drug testing in the majors until recently. However the owners are as much to blame if not more so, for the whole situation, they knew what was happening and were to busy counting their money to do anything about it.

I used to and would recommend the following games most are 1st or 2nd edition but can be adjusted also you can find a lot of them for free on the web; A1-4 Scourge of the Slave Lords B1-9 In Search of Adventure C1 The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan C2 The Ghost Tower of Inverness EX1 Dungeonland EX2 Land Beyond the Magic Mirror GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders H4 The Throne of Bloodstone I2 Tomb of the Lizard King I3 Pharaoh 5 I4 Oasis of the White Palm I5 Lost Tomb of Martek I3-5 Desert of Desolation (reprints the 3 adventures listed above) I9 Day of Al'Akbar L1 The Secret of Bone Hill N1 Against the Cult of the Reptile God N4 Treasure Hunt (interesting take; starting at 0 level) N5 Under Illefarn O2 Blade of Vengeance (solo adventure) S1 Tomb of Horrors - or as like I like to name it - How to kill a party S2 White Plume Mountain S4 Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth T1-4 The Temple of Elemental Evil U1 Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh U2 Danger at Dunwater U3 The Final Enemy X2 Castle Amber - possible the best game I ever played. Good stuff! REF5 Lords of Darkness - A group of small adventures about variuos undead Check here for an almost complete list

I agree about college football, MLB really has the most competitive balance of any major sport, other than maybe hockey. Check the world series competitors over the last 10 years. Pretty evenly balanced I would say, however there are some teams that have ZERO shot at winning anything.

Love, LOVE baseball, meant to be enjoyed with friends and family. Nothing quite setting in the bleacher on a lazy day talking with your dad/child or best friend about everything, including sometimes baseball itself. Bottom of the ninth, full count, base loaded, tie game - boring my ass, some of the most exciting moments in sports can be found in baseball, but I really don't mind all the down time either, don't miss the fact there is no time clock. Just love the game for what it is. As far as steroids is concerned, they do give players an unfair advantage. No doubt about it, made average players great. Great players greater. How many minor leaguers never got a shot at the big leagues because they played the game "right" and never shot up or took drugs, how many peoples LIVES were altered? Nobody can answer that, but it's in the past, let's move on. That being said, I am tired of anything that has to do with steroids and HGH or anything like that, lets talk about spring training, roster moves, injuries, anything but the "S" word.

He visited the pats today and was offered a contract. The Chicago Bears released wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad Monday, but reached a two-year extension with defensive end Alex Brown. Belichick denies taping St. Louis' walkthrough, apologizes for controversy Bengals slap franchise tag on OL Andrews

Quantum of Solace

I know it's next year,but it is a slow news day. Canada likely to host first-round group at '09 World Baseball Classic

Here is a nice positive story about baseball. I still can't believe the Padres refused to draft this kid. Tony Gwynn Jr.

Teams are starting to cut players and manuver to fit the salary cap. The Atlanta Falcons released four-time Pro Bowl tight end Alge Crumpler, quarterback Byron Leftwich, defensive tackle Rod Coleman, offensive tackle Wayne Gandy, cornerback Lewis Sanders, wide receiver Jamin Elliott and linebacker Marcus Wilkins. Denver Broncos Rod Smith agreed to go on the reserve/retired list Friday. Kansas City Chiefs released offensive guard John Welbourn, running back Gilbert Harris and defensive end Khreem Smith, Kyle Turley is retiring. Other possible cuts center Casey Wiegmann, cornerback Ty Law, tight end Jason Dunn, wide receiver Samie Parker and linebacker Kendrell Bell. The Carolina Panthers released guard Mike Wahle and linebacker Dan Morgan The Miami Dolphins have cut quarterback Trent Green, linebacker Zach Thomas, wide receiver Marty Booker, tackle L.J. Shelton and defensive tackle Keith Traylor, tackle Anthony Alabi, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, tackle Marion Dukes, defensive tackle Marquay Love and tackle Joe Toledo. Bills wide receiver cut Peerless Price, cornerback E.J. Underwood, linebacker Kevin Harrison

NWN2 OC on the hardest difficulty using Companion and Monster AI 1.8 playing a Halfing Theif/Warlock, just reached Eyegouger Clan. Current party (will most likley pick up Sand when I can, and dump Qara) Me Elanee Casavir Qara

I find it all very amusing myself. Certainly nothing to get upset about. America (people) sure loves to build up their heroes and then tear them to shreds.