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Very possible. My point on the VPN was that the very popular VPN providers all have well known exit points. It would be the easiest thing on Earth for any streaming provider to block those VPN providers. I would be absolutely shocked if they did not already have the technology. I have the technology at my house since I am a product manager for a device that can recognize over 2800 network based applications and with a few clicks manage traffic associated with them. It would be less than 15 seconds for me to block the top 25 VPN providers in the world. If they do begin blocking (and some have) then you'll be forced into people who want to capitalize on the desperate consumer and those who will not think twice because "hey, they have a really polished website so they must be trustworthy".

There was a time from 1998-2000 where I learned all I ever wanted about stress. The circumstances of how and why really aren't important because stress comes from ANYTHING and is different for everyone. It's not always the obvious influences either. My father's side of the family has had a long history with "intestinal/digestive" issues. For awhile I was under the assumption that it was some kind of genetic situation and that it would be something I had to live with for the rest of my life. I knew I didn't like my job, I had to focus on daily budgeting of money, and the early years of marriage were tough (this all was happening when I was 24-26). In any event, feeling consistently tired out, unmotivated, and mostly like I was sick all the time with stomach issues really wore on me. At the time I had no idea that the stress was THAT bad. I didn't have the experience in life to know better. So, while I could recognize job dissatisfaction and some of the relationship stuff the daily budgeting i had lived with for awhile. I was lucky enough to finally switch jobs into something that was more rewarding. My income level really didn't change but essentially the future path was brighter and it changed things. A few years later I realized I was no longer experiencing those same health issues despite having now purchased a house, had a child, and had more day to day stress in my life. What I feel I learned (and to this day it's held true for me) is that the obvious stress is easy for us to deal with. We can see things like lack of income, crappy job, and bad relationships. We can deal with those things because they are easy to understand. What I didn't realize was how worthless my crappy job made me feel and because of that I felt like I was not worth being married to and that my wife would be better off with someone else. I created new, complex stressors, that really screwed with my health. I firmly believe it's a perspective thing. We stay micro-focused on so many things in this world that we fail to see the big picture. To use the tree metaphor, when you live in the forest you are really only concerned with the trees around you. If you see them dying you may feel despair. You may not know that there is more forest that is thriving and that you only need to move yourself there. If the forest is dying you may need to find a new forest. For me the realization is that where you are, now, is not the entirety of life. I'm still stressed at times. I never let myself be defined by it anymore. I constantly battle with things in this world, in this country, in my job, etc. I constantly ask myself if changing my reality would solve the problem. I think that's the key. When I was 24-26 I was buried in the reality of what I was experiencing without knowing what else was out there. I felt trapped. Sure, I knew there were other things but I didn't have the understanding to know what those other things actually meant. My advice? Take a break, completely unplug and get away. Go do something completely different, even if for a few days, to get yourself an understanding of what else is possible. If you are truly committed to your current existence you need to find a balance. If you need a daily balance I would suggest meditation. Change everything you can without changing the core of what you need to get through, etc. Change what you drink, what you read, who you talk to, etc. Deliberately find different things to experience so your mind begins realizing different opportunities. Do you stay home every night? Just go to a coffee shop, get a tea (or cold brew coffee, hot coffee is too acidic) and watch people. FInd a free concert to go to... it doesn't matter how good it is, you'll likely enjoy the experience. And keep posting here... because I think we all have some insight into what has happened in our lives. Oh, I should also add.. yes I was married at 23. Engaged at 21. And despite those rough early years I am still married to the same person and it's the greatest thing in my life.

This doesn't dismiss the illegality of what you are doing. It violates the terms of service of your agreement. It is actually quite easy to stop people from spoofing their locations. They can block VPN services like many streaming services have started doing. Your exit points on a VPN service are well known. Certainly other VPN services can pop up but at some point the average user is going to have to ask themselves if they actually trust the company they are using to create the VPN tunnel. After all you are connecting your PC to their network and opening the front door. Moreover, if you have to install a client from them you'll have no insight into what the client is actually doing on your PC. Sure it's providing a VPN tunnel but is it also scanning file information, data transferred when outside the tunnel, etc.? All of that would be very easy to do and it won't pop up on any malware scanner because it's not big enough to cause a problem until someone actually digs into the application. Just food for thought... it's really no different than the people who give rights to those stupid apps on Facebook to post what their cartoon character would be and then end up surprised that their information is all over the place.

Well, he did intentionally block a shot on the PK. Granted he better learn to take that straight on or it'll be a short season for him. I don't know if he was trying to avoid injury. His moves were very much Eichel moves. Act with arrogance that you can put the puck somewhere and 35% of the time it works and looks amazing and 65% of the time it looks like a really stupid move. He's got potential, he needs the desire. He can talk to the talk but until he plays the same way I'm still not sold on him. I want to like him... he has everything he needs to absolutely dominate the game except the burning desire to do so.

Well, here's the thing on time value of assets. If McNabb did nothing but plug a roster spot then his value is JAG. If Fasching, even this much later, makes a meaningful impact then clearly he's got the upper hand. The time value of money assumes that a dollar today can grow in value if invested, etc. blah blah. However, it's not guaranteed and its overly simplified. You know, all things being equal and crap. My rebuttal would be, having a roster player is having a roster player and they could have obtained anyone to plug that hole and probably ended up with the same results over the past 4 seasons. Fasching has yet to prove anything as well. It could all be a wash in the end.

No worries. I am sure I will attend in one form or another. The effort you put into doing this is more than generous. I know I could not commit within the timeline that you needed. AS you indicated, there are other ways to get there.

It's not just guys like Friedman. It's everyone. Being in the media only enhances the audience size but you can pop in any schmuck's social media feed and watch that person post something ignorant and thoughtless and see people jump on the bandwagon or be swayed. "Had a horrible time at ______ place tonight. Asked for X and they wouldn't give it to me. Gave me attitude about it. Never going back there." And you'll see people just jump in on that. I've witnessed that kind of stupidity at the airport recently. The person at the counter was berating.. absolutely berating the ticket agent who, in my opinion, deserved a medal for how he handled things. They didn't get their way (they shouldn't have in my opinion) and then I overhear them at their seat. I'm putting this $#@$^! on Facebook. Completely misrepresenting what actually happened I am sure. Just like trolls on threads seeing who can get the most response without trying to have any integrity. It's the world we live in and the world a lot of people demand unfortunately. We are an short attention span society and unless you are churning out new content, regardless of the value, people forget about you. We measure value in quantity these days... we wouldn't know quality if it hit us in the face. I blame the digitalization of everything. It's easier to create 100 tweets and hope 1 sticks... no real loss. Back when you could only communicate in print form you couldn't afford to be wrong 100 times.

I do feel somewhat bad posting this... only because I like to think I am not judgmental and let everyone do what they want in their lives that makes them happy. But at the same time I am a human and when the pile needs another body I am compelled to jump on.

Damn Europeans and their date notation... :) I'm in... can't wait.

Yep. This is just a show to try and solidify the Leafs position. Of course, when the NHL finds he's injured it will make Lupul look even worse for putting that cheating comment out there as people will believe that because the NHL stepped in he must really be injured.

People on here said he liked the C right?

They mentioned on one of the broadcasts that Housley went to the players and straight up asked them who they thought they would play best with. I can't say that Bylsma never did that but I don't recall that ever being brought up. It was mentioned that he really didn't talk to players except to coach them. You have to think that if enough players are there telling him the same thing and it make sense then he's going to rely on that feedback and then see where it goes. It seems to be going somewhere!

Jack's magic is that ridiculously stupid shot. He shoots out of his end on a cannon... begins glide mode and then because his hands are so good he basically just flips the puck over the goalie to score. My take on it is that where almost every player is going to rip a hard wrister on something like that he's throwing the equivalent of a change up. The goalie expects the fast shot and the next thing you know there's this floater sailing by you because you reacted to something that was never there. Changing the direction/speed of the shot at the last second makes a big difference. Man that was beautiful.. And I will keep saying it.. Eichel's game is like Jagr's game.

And everyone was upset that Casey couldn't do a pull up. He's super thin though!

Still working for me just so you know.

Rob Ray stuck on the Bills game. "The Carolina Panthers just took a penalty". He's couldn't let Koziol take his crown.

As much as he gets ripped for that I have to hear Mike Emrick say the same thing in the EA NHL series too.

Oh well that's the criteria then most people on this board have no credibility.

Tunein running on the xbox. Game on. Brian Koziol will never not be in preseason form. "A full sheet of ice on the ice". He makes Rob Ray sound like a thespian.

Well, not sure how he can choose not to appeal his case now that he opened his mouth. Well, not without pretty much putting everything he ever says again into the suspect category.

Read the article.. you're initial wording didn't quite say it but I think it's safe to assume the intermission show will also be those two with the Sabres throwing things out to a production assistant or Dunleavy to do the interviews?

Independent from the Leafs... but from the NHL? :) In short, is it a physician in the Toronto area that would do it?

I believe an underground, bare knuckles fight in the heart of Thailand would be a more family friendly atmosphere than the Ralph. I refuse to go to Bills games anymore, even when offered free tickets, a limo ride, a gourmet lunch spread, and all you can drink top shelf booze in a suite. I know there are those here who go... if you are finding a good experience all the power to you. My last few attempts have left me with nothing but contempt for the state of society.

Last year did the Sabres announce some streaming options right before game time? Either way, I am going to listen. Should be able to do it. Make or break for a few players tonight I am sure.. I have to think Housley will pare down the roster a bit earlier just to provide some time for the opening night lineup to get some extra time. Might not happen... but I hope.