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2024.05.21 17:18 Leonal25 Lapis of all 2024 until now and xon pity complain.

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If u see any error, comment below and so i can check it.
Month Lapis total
January 21760
February 37910
March 30070
April 20500
May 20680
Imgur with the the source and lapis amount of each month:
https://imgur.com/a/Aem6Utm
Hello everyone! Its been 5 months since last post, and after looking at the price spike in xon pity with the current state of the game i felt like putting a little effort on ranting about it was "worth" it! I would also like to point out theres a chance i missed some lapis, but it shouldnt be more than 1-2k at worse scenario.
So, Xon cheapest pity is 75-76k, thats an increase of around 17500 compared to previous premiums /58.5k) and 31k more than NV/NV+ (45K). The total lapis we have until now from all 2024 is 130920 (with chance i missed some, but like i said it should be minimal).
Whats does this mean? That xon pity is more than half the total lapis gumi has given us in 2024. Premiums have always been expensive, but now with the amount of skipped content we get that reduces the lapis sources even a normal NV or NV+ can be considered expensive since u need 2 months of saving to pity one. This means an already going problem getting worse, yay!
What is this post purpose? Will they do something about it? Probably not or they will just say "we are sorry, wont happen again", but i wanted to let people know how expensive it actually is without any paid lapis source. (Also i was filling annoyed for having the calcs and never posting them)
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2024.05.21 15:41 PetrZitskiy The Casino Scene Across Different Locations

The Casino Scene Across Different Locations
[ The Casino Scene Across Different Locations ]
The casino scene varies widely across different locations around the globe, reflecting local cultures, regulations, and market demands. Whether you're drawn to the glamorous resorts of Las Vegas, the historical charm of Monte Carlo, or the high-tech gaming floors of Macau, each destination offers a unique take on the casino experience. Let's explore the casino scene in some of the world's most famous gambling destinations.

1. Las Vegas, USA

The Entertainment Capital of the World Las Vegas is synonymous with casinos and entertainment. Known for its vibrant nightlife, lavish shows, and iconic landmarks like the Bellagio fountains and the Stratosphere Tower, Vegas offers an unparalleled casino experience.
  • Key Features: Massive casino resorts, themed establishments, extensive gaming options including slots, table games, sports betting, and poker rooms.
  • Atmosphere: Glamorous, high-energy, and constantly buzzing with activity.
  • Notable Casinos: The Venetian, MGM Grand, Caesars Palace, Bellagio.

2. Macau, China

The Gambling Capital of the World Often referred to as the "Monte Carlo of the East," Macau has overtaken Las Vegas in terms of gaming revenue. This special administrative region of China is home to some of the world's largest and most opulent casinos.
  • Key Features: High-stakes gambling, a blend of Western and Eastern gaming options, luxury shopping, and fine dining.
  • Atmosphere: Sophisticated, high-end, and predominantly focused on serious gamblers.
  • Notable Casinos: The Venetian Macao, City of Dreams, Wynn Macau, Galaxy Macau.

3. Monte Carlo, Monaco

The Epitome of Elegance Monte Carlo has long been associated with luxury, sophistication, and high society. Its casinos are steeped in history and elegance, attracting a wealthy clientele.
  • Key Features: Historic casino buildings, formal dress codes, and a focus on table games like roulette and baccarat.
  • Atmosphere: Elegant, exclusive, and timeless.
  • Notable Casinos: Casino de Monte-Carlo, Sun Casino, Casino Café de Paris.

4. Atlantic City, USA

East Coast’s Gambling Hub Atlantic City offers a blend of beachfront attractions and casino gaming, making it a popular destination for both gambling enthusiasts and vacationers.
  • Key Features: Boardwalk casinos, beachfront properties, a variety of gaming options including slots, table games, and poker.
  • Atmosphere: Casual yet lively, with a mix of tourists and regular gamblers.
  • Notable Casinos: Borgata, Harrah’s, Tropicana, Caesars Atlantic City.

5. Singapore

A Modern Marvel Singapore’s casino scene is relatively new but has quickly become a major player in the global market, known for its luxurious and integrated resort experiences.
  • Key Features: State-of-the-art gaming floors, architectural marvels, extensive entertainment, and dining options.
  • Atmosphere: Modern, upscale, and meticulously regulated.
  • Notable Casinos: Marina Bay Sands, Resorts World Sentosa.

6. London, UK

A Blend of History and Modernity London's casino scene is a mix of historical venues and contemporary gaming establishments, catering to both high-rollers and casual players.
  • Key Features: Exclusive membership clubs, diverse gaming options, and a focus on quality service.
  • Atmosphere: Sophisticated, with a blend of old-world charm and modern amenities.
  • Notable Casinos: The Ritz Club, The Hippodrome Casino, The Clermont Club.

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The casino scene across different locations reflects the unique cultural, historical, and regulatory landscapes of each region. From the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to the refined elegance of Monte Carlo, and the cutting-edge opulence of Macau and Singapore, each destination offers a distinct and memorable casino experience. Whether you're a high-stakes player or a casual gamer, there's a casino somewhere in the world that caters to your tastes and preferences. Always remember to gamble responsibly and savor the unique atmosphere each location has to offer.
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2024.05.21 15:01 FelicitySmoak_ Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Jackson v. AEG Live Day 15

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Jackson v. AEG Live Day 15
Trial Day 15
Katherine, Rebbie and Trent Jackson are at court.
LA Times reported that the Jacksons offered a settlement.
Kevin Boyle , a lawyer for Katherine Jackson and Michael's kids , said they offered to settle the lawsuit against AEG, but that they never got an answer. Kevin Boyle said the family made the offers in January & March. Boyle would not provide details but said AEG's insurance would have paid, which means they could have settled the case without them paying a dime of their money. He said AEG has never offered to settle & they haven't apologized.
Marvin Putnam, an attorney for AEG, said it was inappropriate to discuss settlement discussions:
"We don't settle matters that are utterly baseless. We believe that is the case in this matter. I can't see why we would consider a settlement as anything other than a shakedown"
CNN Reports there was a snack controversy during trial: AEG lawyers gave a bag of peppermint candy to the bailiff to hand out to the jury this week. Even Katherine Jackson enjoyed the treat but Jackson's lawyer raised an objection, suggesting jurors might be influenced if they realized the source of the sweets. A compromise was reached. Each side can provide snacks for jurors, but they'll be placed at the bailiff's desk before jurors enter court so they have no clue who brought it.
Shawn Trell Testimony
Jackson direct
AEG Live General Counsel, Shawn Trell, told jurors that he had forgotten that Kenny Ortega was working under a signed contract.
Trell said he met with his attorneys last night and reviewed one doc -- Kenny Ortega's contract.
"He had a written contract," Trell said. "I remember the email dynamic. I'm not too proud to admit that I didn't recall the cover contract," Trell said he was changing his previous testimony to add that Ortega had a written contract, not only emails between him and AEG
Next topic was Insurance: Cancellation/Non-Appearance/Sickness. Trell said he started working on insurance for the tour in November of 2008. Panish showed several chains of emails where the parties talked about the insurance for the tour
Email from Bob Taylor insurance broker to Trell on 1/7/09:
"Prior to speaking with carriers we ask the artist to attend medical with a doctor...A full medical with both blood/urine tests. The doctor also wants to review the medical records over the last 5 years to ensure full disclosure. Insurers require further medical examination to be carried out by their nominated doctor. They may restrict illness coverage or death from illness coverage until this examination has taken place"
Email from 4/30/09 - Wooley to Trell :
"We have no coverage against Michael sickness unless and until he submits to another medical in London
Email from 5/28/09 - Trell to Taylor:
"We really need to get that medical done"
Email from 6/23/09 - Trell to Taylor :
"Any update on the availability of Term insurance?" (life insurance)
Trell said if they secured life insurance, they would get money if Michael died.
"We would get the money owed to us, yes," Trell testified.
Trell also said he continued discussions with an insurance broker about additional coverage to recoup AEG Live's investment if the tour had to be canceled.
Email from 6/24/09 -Taylor to Trell :
"Insurers have refused to move on this. Huge amount of speculation in the media regarding artist's health. They feel if they're to consider providing illness to cover this particular artist, they must have very through medical report"
Email from 6/25/09 - Gongaware to Taylor :
"If we don't get sickness coverage, we are dropping this policy"
Email from 6/25/09 - Taylor to Gongaware :
"The consultation in London is critical. The doctor is holding the afternoon of the 6th July open at Harley St. But keep in mind the visit could take 2 hours plus"
Next topic: Budget/Costs. Panish showed an email from AEG's Rick Webking to Michael's estate with 1st report of artist advances/expenses. This was a letter sent to the estate containing the expenses incurred, Trell said.
"It seems to me we submitted this report for their review, I don't see any request for payment," Trell said.
Trell said he spoke with Randy Phillips and Paul Gongaware about Michael's physical condition prior to coming to testify.
"I had heard about rehearsals in which Mr. Jackson was fantastic," Trell said
Trell said he's aware of email from Ortega saying doctor was not allowing Michael to attend rehearsal on June 14, 2009.
"I was aware of the doctor not allowing him to attend rehearsal," Trell said
Email from 6/17/09 from Phillips:
"...Ortega, Gongaware, Dileo, and his doctor Conrad from Vegas and I have an intervention with him to get him to focus and come to rehearsal"
Email from 6/17/09 from Gongaware to Phillip's assistant:
"We need a physical therapist and a nutritionist"
Email from Production Manager - Gongaware/Phillips on 6/19/09 :
"Paul/Randy I'm not bring a drama queen here. Kenny asked me to notify you both Michael was sent home without stepping foot on stage. He was a basket case and Kenny was concerned he would embarrass himself on stage, or worse yet, be hurt. The company is rehearsing right now, but the DOUBT is pervasive"
Email from Randy Phillips to Tim Leiweke on 6/19/09 :
"We have a huge problem here."
"I think he recognized there was a problem on the 19th," Trell said. "I would take it seriously, as I believe Mr. Phillips did."
Trell agreed with a statement by plaintiff's attorney, Brian Panish, that company executives knew by then there was a "deep issue" with Jackson
Does Trell consider that exchange a "red flag" that AEG Live should have noticed, Panish asked.
"I would take it seriously, as I believe Mr. Phillips did," Trell answered. "I don't know I would use the word 'red flag'
One of the emails shown to the jury was from Jackson estate co-executor John Branca, sent 5 days before Jackson's death & marked 'confidential':
"I have the right therapist/spiritual advisosubstance abuse counselor who could help (recently helped Mike Tyson get sober and paroled) Do we know whether there is a substance issue involved (perhaps better discussed on the phone)
The email was sent the same day that a meeting was held at Jackson's home with Murray. No further info given to jury.
Trell said Mr. Phillips never told him about this email
Email from Ortega to Randy Phillips on 6/20/09: (chain of emails)
"I honestly don't think he is ready for this based on his continued physical weakening and deepening emotional state"
Trell said he didn't see these emails. He said he spoke with Randy Phillips about Phillips' perception of Michael, in order to prepare for testifying, but not about specific emails. Trell has been designated as the most qualified person to speak on behalf of AEG
Email from Phillips to Gongaware on 6/20/09 at 1:52 am :
"Tim and I are going to see him tomorrow, however, I'm not sure what the problem is Chemical or Physiological?"
From Gongaware to Phillips, on 6/20/09 at 5:59 am :
"Take the doctor with you. Why wasn't he there last night?"
From Phillips to Gongaware, on 6/20/09 at 2:01 pm :
"He is not a psychiatrist so I'm not sure how effective he can be at this point obviously, getting him there is not the issue. It is much deeper"
Trell said Randy Phillips went to a handful of rehearsals, three at the Forum and two at Staples Center. The head of the marketing department attended rehearsal on June 23, 2009.
"She was blown away by it," Trell testified.
He said he was unaware of issues with Jackson at rehearsals.
"I knew of no problems with Michael Jackson at all",Trell testified.
Trell said he never saw the emails from Phillips directing people to exclude images from This Is It of Michael looking "skeletal" while rehearsing.
"What were his observations of Michael's physical condition during rehearsal," Trell said. "I asked for his (Phillips) personal opinion."
Next line of questioning is about human resources and background checks. Trell said they can be valuable and useful tools when hiring. Background check costs around $40 to $125. Trell said AEG Live could afford this fee. "We don't do background checks on independent contractors," Trell said. Trell said he was involved in the hiring by AEG Live for the This Is It tour. His department was responsible for retaining independent contractors. Trell said he is not familiar with background check process for hiring.
"I am not familiar with the process of doing background checks," Trell said. "No training."

Panish: "There was no hiring criteria for the This Is It tour, correct?"
Trell: "Not to my knowledge"
Trell testified that when it comes to independent contractors, they have either worked with the artists, AEG or known in the industry. Trell agreed that no background check was done on anyone working on the This Is It tour. AEG Live General Counsel Shawn Trell told jurors that no legal or financial checks were done involving Conrad Murray or anyone else who worked as an independent contractor on the This Is It shows.
Depending on the nature of the position, a background could be done, Trell said, like for potential employees in the financial area. Trell said he thought a background check would be appropriate for people working in financial roles, but not tour personnel who weren't employees of AEG
As to independent contractors, Trell said there's no supervision and monitoring like there's for employees
Panish: "You don't do anything to check into background, supervise or protect the artist?"
Trell: "No, safety is a concern"
Trell said that AEG did not hire Murray, that the doctor was like many independent contractors,
"When they leave the environment, what they do on their own time is their own business"
Trell testified he doesn't believe the artist is more at risk because AEG Live doesn't do background checks
"We did nothing to monitor Dr. Murray," Trell said. "We did not monitor whatever it was that he was doing, no."
"It called for Michael Jackson being able to terminate Dr. Murray at will," Trell said about the contract. "If the concerts didn't go forward, and he was terminated under this provision, Dr. Murray would not be paid going forward," Trell explained
As to Dr Murray being under dire financial straits, Trell said that he doesn't know if he agrees with it, everyone's perception is different
Trell: "I certainly wasn't aware of it at the time"
Panish: "Because you didn't check, right?"
Trell: "That's right"
"I don't think conflict of interests are a good thing, and we would want to prevent it," Trell said
Email from Kathy Jorie to Shawn Trell on 6/24/09 at 12:54 am:
Subject: Revised agreement with GCA Holdings/Dr. MurrayIt had two attachments Attachments: Revised Michael Jackson -AEG GCA Holdings Murray Agreement 6-18-09 Final MJ -- AEG GCA Holdings Agreement (Dr. Murray) 6-23-09
Email chain from 6/23/09, 5:39pm from Jorrie to Wooley, Murray
Subject: RE: Michael Jackson - Revised Agreement with GCA Holdings/Dr. Murray Email:
"I have redlined the Word version so that you can see all of the revisions. In addition, I've attached clean PDF version for execution" (The email says that if Dr. Murray approved it, he was to print it, sign and send it back to Jorrie)

Panish: "Did Ms. Jorrie call this contract a draft?"
Trell: "She called it a Final Version"
"Every document is a draft until it is executed," Trell said.
Panish showed emails exchanged among AEG executives that contained drafts of Murray's contract. Although Murray had signed a contract with the company, neither Jackson nor anyone from AEG had added their signatures. Trell testified that a copy of the contract had never been sent to Jackson
With Trell on the stand, Panish played part of an interview that AEG Live President Randy Phillips gave to Sky News television soon after Michael's death.
"This guy was willing to leave his practice for a very large sum of money, so we hired him," Phillips said.
Panish also showed jurors an e-mail between AEG lawyers suggesting that Phillips told other interviewers AEG Live "hired" Murray.
Panish: "Isn't it true that Randy Phillips made numerous comments that AEG Live hired Dr. Murray?"
Trell: "I know he has made that statement"
Panish said AEG higher-ups became concerned after Phillips made such admission. Trell said he didn't know if that was true. Bruce Black is the General Counsel for parent company of AEG and AEG Live. Michael Roth is AEG's media relations
Email from Kathy Jorrie to Bruce Black and Michael Roth on 8/25/09:
Subject: AEG Live president says AEG Live hired Dr. Conrad Murray
Panish shows Trell a deposition, under oath, given by insurance broker Bob Taylor on another case. Trell said he has never seen or read it. Trell denied having a telephone conversation with Mr. Taylor where Trell asked him if a doctor's compensation was covered in the insurance.
Panish: "Does that refresh your recollection that AEG was employing Dr. Murray?"
Trell: "Mr. Taylor has this completely wrong"
After lunch break, Brian Panish asked if Shawn Trell wanted to change anything else in his testimony, to which he said "No"
Bruce Black, attorney for Anschutz, was present in the meeting with LAPD. Trell met with the police on 1/12/10. Trell told the police that day that Dr. Murray would receive $150,000 compensation per month. Trell also said that Dr. Murray requested and AEG would provide necessary medical equipment and a nurse. More than five months after Jackson's death, Trell said, he informed LAPD detectives that Murray initially requested $5 million to join the tour but eventually agreed to a salary of $150,000 a month for 10 months.
Panish: "As far as you know, all the agreements written for TII tour was done under AEG Live Productions, right?"
Trell: "Yes"
Panish: "Was Dr. Murray trying to help AEG get insurance?"
Trell: "The policy was in both names, so he was helping both parties"
Trell said Dennis Hawk, who represented Michael, was in touch with Taylor regarding the insurance
Panish: "As of June 2009, you don't even know whether Mr. Jackson had a personal manager
working for him, right?"
Trell: "Well, my understanding at the time there were a couple of people acting in that capacity"
Email on 6/2/09 from Randy Phillips to Jeff Wald:
"Jeff, remember getting Michael to focus is not the easiest thing in the world and we still have no lawyer, business manager, or, even real manager in place. It is a nightmare!"
Trell said the only time he saw an artist's signature required to retain an independent contractor was for Dr. Murray. Trell said his understanding was that Dr. Murray worked for Michael for 3 years; didn't know how many times MJ saw Dr. Murray.
"I've never spoken with Dr. Murray ever. And I met/spoke with Mr. Jackson once," Trell said.

"He was a significant expense," Trell testified about Dr. Murray.
Trell said AEG Live didn't do anything to check Dr. Murray's competency as doctor, other than checking his physician license. Trell said AEG didn't do anything to determine Dr. Murray's financial conditions in 2009.
Jury was shown an email that Phillips sent to Kenny Ortega on night of June 20, 2009. It was email urging Ortega to stand down.
Email on 6/20/09 Phillips to Ortega :
"Kenny it's critical that neither you, me, anyone around this show become amateur psychiatrist/physicians. I had a lengthy conversation with Dr. Murray, who I am gaining immense respect for as I get to deal with him more. He said that Michael is not only physically equipped to perform & discouraging him to will hasten his decline instead of stopping it. Dr. Murray also reiterated that he is mentally able to and was speaking to me from the house where he had spent the morning with Michael. This doctor is extremely successful (we check everyone out) and does not need this gig so he is totally unbiased and ethical"
Panish asked Trell whether Phillips "characterization to Ortega, given no background check was done, was a lie". Trell responded that he didn't know what Phillips knew or was thinking when he wrote that email to Ortega. Trell also said he expected Randy Phillips to testify at some point during the trial, so he could address the email himself
Panish then asked Trell, "Sir, you never checked out one single thing about Dr. Murray -- you've already told me that, correct?"
"As of the date of the email, that would've been correct",Trell said.
When pressed by Panish, Trell said that Phillips' statement that Murray had been checked out, along with the executive's claim that the doctor 'does not need this gig' were inaccurate.
"I don't know where Randy's understanding or impression comes from", Trell said.
Trell testified that Phillips might have been "misinformed" or simply was stating his impression of the Las Vegas cardiologist
Panish: "But no one at AEG checked Dr. Murray to see if he was successful or not, isn't that true?"
Trell: "Yes"
Panish then asked several pointed questions about whether Shawn Trell agreed with Phillips telling Ortega they'd checked Murray out. One of Panish's questions was whether Trell thought Phillips' email was 'acceptable conduct'
Panish called Phillips' statement "a flat out lie" and asked Trell whether he agreed with it or if it signified how AEG did business. Trell said he didn't know what Phillips thought he knew when he wrote the message.
"I know this statement is not accurate, but you'd have to speak with Mr. Phillips about what he thought or meant in saying it," Trell said.

Panish: "That's a flat out lie, isn't it sir?"
Trell: "I don't know what Mr. Phillips intended to say, this should be a question to him"
Panish: "You don't know if he was successful or facing bankruptcy, did you?"
Trell: "No"
Trell: "I know the statement is not accurate. You have to speak with Mr. Phillips about what he meant to say"
Panish: "Do you agree with the CEO of your company making untrue statements?"
Trell: "I don't know that he didn't know it wasn't true when he said it"
Trell said Phillips never told him that he checked Dr. Murray out. As to reference in Phillips' email about Dr. Murray being unbiased, ethical, not needing this gig, Trell said it was Phillips' impressions. He said AEG typically only runs background checks on candidates applying for full-time jobs with AEG, not independent contractors.
Panish: "Isn't it true AEG Live does not do background check on independent contractors?"
Trell: "That's true"
Trell said that no one from AEG interviewed Dr. Murray because he was an independent contractor.
"Did anyone from AEG ever at any time interview Dr. Murray", asked Brian Panish
"No", Trell replied.
Panish showed a document used by AEG entitled "Disclosure and Authorization to Conduct Background Check". Doc is used for employment, promotion, retention, contingent or the rate staffing, consulting, sub-contract work, or volunteer work. Panish asked if there was any reason why Dr. Murray was not given a background check.
"He wasn't an employee, he wasn't applying for a full time position with the company," Trell explained.
Trell said theoretically they could've asked to check Dr. Murray's background and credit.
AEG Cross
Jessica Bina began her examination by showing the letter submitted by AEG's CFO to the Estate of Michael Jackson for their review. She asked Shawn Trell about the estimate presented to Jackson's estate that included Murray's $300k fees. She asked why it was prepared. Shawn Trell said it was done at the request of the estate. He said Jackson's estate wanted to know state of tour finances when Jackson died. Trell said the report was requested by the Estate after a series of meetings after Michael's death.
"The purpose of the meeting was to wind up the business affairs of the tour due to Michael's death", Trell said. "It was my understating in June Tohme was back in the picture in some capacity. I'm not sure which, Mr. DiLeo was in it too," Trell said
Bina: "Is there any request for payment?"
Trell: "No, there's no demand for payment, it's for review"
Stebbins Bina asked about the inclusion of Murray's fee in the document. Bina showed the report that was attached to the letter. Murray's fee on the document had a footnote. Trell read what that footnote said, and explained why estate wasn't asked for Murray's fee. Next to "Management Medical" there's a reference to footnote 3.
Note 3: 'Contract is not signed by Michael Jackson and such signature was condition precedent to any payment obligation' - Footnote on Murray fee.
Trell testified Webking, the CFO for AEG, did not ask Michael's Estate for payment of Dr. Murray's salary
"You testified you were somewhat confused (by the inclusion of the $300,000)?", Bina asked Trell as she projected the list, dated July 17, 2009, on a screen for jurors.
"Do you see there's something in parentheses?', Stebbins Bina asked, zooming in to blow up a footnote from AEG CFO Frederick Webking that stated Michael Jackson never signed Murray's contract, so its terms were not enforceable.
"Is Mr. Webking asking the estate to pay?", Stebbins Bina asked Trell. "No", he replied, explaining that upon reflection he believed Mr. Webking was just being 'thorough' by including the $300,000 as a budgeted cost.
"Did Mr. Webking make a mistake as you thought yesterday?",she asked.
"No, he did not", Trell answered
Second report made to the Estate on 9/18/09, there was no amount next to management medical. Stebbins Bina then showed a Sept. 2009 report of This Is It's finances to Michael Jackson's estate. Murray's fee is not listed in that document
Trell went through his job description with AEG. He said he has five lawyers in his department and has worked on thousands of agreements. Trell explained what PMK is -- Person Most Knowledgeable, identified by the company to testify on its behalf. Trell said he didn't know about all the topics he was designated, so he had to do some studying and interviews with people
As to Ortega's contract, Trell said he was aware of a string of emails being at least a part of the original agreement with Kenny.
"When we were done here yesterday, I looked at Kenny Ortega's original agreement," Trell said.
Trell noted he hadn't looked at Ortega's agreement since it was entered into in 2009. Before the afternoon break, Trell and jury were shown Kenny Ortega's tour agreement. It was signed in April 2009. The agreement was three pages of legalese, with several pages of emails attached that confirmed the terms. The first three pages included some paragraphs that described who owned the rights to This Is It content. A large number of emails are part of the agreement as exhibits. Trell said he recalled the emails exchange and admitted again not being proud of forgetting the cover contract portion. Bina showed Ortega's executed contract with everyone's signature on it. Trell said Kenny Ortega was paid after his contract was signed.
Trell, Phillips and Kathy Jorrie were involved in drafting and negotiating the contract with Michael Jackson. For MJ, Trell said Dr. Tohme Tohme and attorneys Dennis Hawk and Peter Lopez represented him. He said there were multiple drafts.
"It's my understanding they were talking to, or at least receiving offers from, a competitive of ours, Live Nation," Trell said.
Trell also said that before signing an agreement with AEG, Jackson had been considering a tour offer from its main competitor, Live Nation.
Bina showed the jury the final tour agreement. Trell said he went to MJ's home at Carolwood to sign it. Upon arrival, Trell said Mr. Jackson got up from where he was seated, and said 'Hi, welcome, I'm Michael." Trell said it was pretty funny, since he was a very distinct person. Trell said they shook hands, he had a good firm handshake and his voice was not what people think
"He popped up, came over, introduced himself, was very cordial, there was a real positive energy, good vibe in the room," Trell said. "He seemed genuinely enthused," Trell added. "He had the contract in front of him, said he read every page, seemed very enthused." Trell said they all signed it and Mr. Jackson was really keen on the 3-D stuff, that he was already down the road in his mind. "I was probably there just a little less than an hour. And that was the only time I met him," Trell recalled.
Bina discussed the contract for the tour agreement:
A first class performance by Artist at each show on each of the approved itineraries. Contract:
Artist shall perform no less than 80 minutes at each show, and the maximum show length for each show shall be 3.5 hours. Artist shall approve a sufficient number of shows on itineraries proposed by promoter or producer as to recoup the advances made.
Trell said compensation was agreed on 90-10 split. Artist received 90% of what's defined contingent compensation.
Trell explained to jury how concerts get paid for. One scenario is artist pays for production up front. A second scenario is that the promoter gives artist an advance, and then they use the money to put together the show. The third option, Trell said, is the artist pays someone like AEG Live to produce and promote the show, with costs to come out of their pay. Trell called the second and third option like an interest-free loan. In Jackson's case, AEG agreed to a 90/10 split of show's proceeds. Jackson would have received the 90% portion, Trell said. Jackson was also on the hook for a 5% production fee
AEG Live was promoter & producer.
"We advanced the money necessary to mount the tour," Trell explained. "It's interest free money".
Trell testified that Jackson's advance, which covered his $100,000-a-month rent on his mansion and a $3-million payment to settle a lawsuit that would free up his performance rights, was considered a loan to be paid back to AEG.
Part of the advance was to pay off the settlement agreement of $3 million in London court. The underlying dispute was that a company owned the rights for Jackson's live performance.
"The rights needed to be freed up," Trell said.
The advances were to be paid back to AEG Live before the split of revenue. Production Advances were capped to $7.5 million. Contract:
Artist was responsible for all the production costs in excess of the cap and had to reimburse promoter.
"Michael Jackson was known to have very elaborate productions," Trell said. "Production values can get significant, for lack of a better word, it really depends on how many bells and whistles they want," Trell said.
Trell said AEG would not advance money without the artist requesting it.
Trell said it's not only typical and customary, but standard and artist needs to secure either non-appearance or cancellation insurance. Their interest in the policy, Trell said, was to cover the advances and production costs incurred with the production of the show.
"If the were no obligations to AEG, the payout would go back to the artist", Trell explained, "It just recoups our loan made to the artist."
Trell was also asked about elements of tour insurance policies and an agreement with former manager Tohme Tohme. Jackson's contract called for him to represent to AEG that he didn't have any health conditions that would keep him from performing.
Contract:
Artistco hereby represents and warrants that artist does not possess any known health conditions, injuries or ailments that would reasonable be expected to interfere with Artist's first class performance at each of the shows during the term
Oh Tohme's $100k per month agreement, Trell was shown a January contract that Jackson signed to pay that amount. However, Trell said Tohme's agreement was predicated on Jackson getting tour cancellation insurance by a certain date. Deadline passed and by that point Tohme was no longer Jackson's manager, so he wasn't entitled to be paid his monthly fee.
January 24, 2009 -- agreement entered with Dr. Tohme Tohme. Trell said Michael was involved and signed this agreement. "This agreement was entered into January 26, Trell testified.
"There are conditions that needed to be met before any payment could be made."
One of the the conditions was placement of non-appearance insurance, Trell said. That placement was done in late April, early May. In May, AEG received letter from MJ saying Tohme didn't rep him anymore.
"No payments were ever made under this agreement," Trell explained.
Court Transcript
Rebbie Jackson attending court
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2024.05.21 12:30 holisticlife5500 Transforming Urban Spaces: The Impact of Commercial Landscaping in Las Vegas

Las Vegas, often referred to as the Entertainment Capital of the World, is a city renowned for its dazzling lights, vibrant nightlife, and iconic landmarks. Amidst the glitz and glamour of the Strip lies a growing appreciation for the importance of green spaces and well-maintained landscapes. Commercial landscaping services play a pivotal role in transforming urban environments, enhancing the aesthetic appeal, and contributing to the overall well-being of Las Vegas’s communities. Check out: Commercial Landscaping Las Vegas
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· Enhancing Environmental Sustainability: In a desert environment like Las Vegas, water conservation and sustainable landscaping practices are essential. Commercial landscaping services employ strategies such as xeriscaping, native plantings, and efficient irrigation systems to minimize water usage and promote environmental sustainability.
· Creating Outdoor Living Spaces: In Las Vegas’s mild climate, outdoor spaces are highly valued for recreation, dining, and socializing. Commercial landscaping services can design and create inviting outdoor living areas, including patios, courtyards, and gardens, that enhance the usability and enjoyment of commercial properties.
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Here’s how commercial landscaping services address the specific needs of Las Vegas:
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2024.05.21 08:35 holisticlife5500 Sustaining Las Vegas’s Iconic Palms: The Importance of Palm Tree Trimming Services

In the heart of the Mojave Desert, amidst the neon lights and bustling streets of Las Vegas, stand the iconic palm trees that have become synonymous with the city’s vibrant atmosphere. These majestic palms not only add to the aesthetic charm of the landscape but also provide essential shade and greenery in an otherwise arid environment. However, maintaining the health and beauty of palm trees requires dedicated care, with palm tree trimming services playing a crucial role in ensuring their vitality. Check out: Palm Tree Trimming Las Vegas
The Significance of Palm Tree Trimming: Palm trees are not only a defining feature of Las Vegas’s skyline but also serve several important functions in the urban ecosystem. Here’s why palm tree trimming is essential:
· Promoting Growth and Health: Like all trees, palms benefit from regular trimming to remove dead or decaying fronds and promote healthy growth. Trimming encourages the development of new fronds and prevents nutrient depletion, ensuring that palms remain robust and vibrant.
· Enhancing Safety: Overgrown palm fronds can pose a safety hazard, especially in high-wind environments like Las Vegas. Dead or hanging fronds have the potential to fall and cause injury or property damage. Palm tree trimming services help mitigate these risks by safely removing hazardous fronds and ensuring the safety of residents and visitors alike.
· Preventing Pest Infestations: Overgrown palms are more susceptible to pest infestations, including insects and rodents that may take up residence in decaying fronds. Regular trimming removes potential habitats for pests, reducing the likelihood of infestations and preserving the health of the palm tree.
· Maintaining Aesthetics: Palms are prized for their striking appearance, and proper trimming is essential for preserving their aesthetic appeal. Trimmed palms look neat and well-maintained, enhancing the visual appeal of streetscapes, parks, and private properties throughout Las Vegas.
Palm Tree Trimming Services in Las Vegas: Las Vegas’s unique climate and environmental conditions present both opportunities and challenges for palm tree care. Visit here: Las Vegas Palm Tree Trimming Palm tree trimming services in the area offer specialized expertise tailored to the needs of these iconic trees.
  1. Expert Knowledge of Palm Species: Las Vegas is home to a variety of palm species, each with its own unique characteristics and care requirements. Palm tree trimming services possess in-depth knowledge of these species and understand the specific pruning techniques needed to promote their health and vitality.
  2. Professional Equipment and Techniques: Trimming palm trees requires specialized equipment and techniques to ensure the safety of both workers and trees. Professional palm tree trimming services in Las Vegas are equipped with the necessary tools and expertise to safely and efficiently prune palms of all sizes.
  3. Compliance with Local Regulations: Las Vegas has regulations in place governing palm tree trimming practices to protect the city’s urban forest and maintain its aesthetic appeal. Palm tree trimming services operate in compliance with these regulations, ensuring that trimming activities are conducted responsibly and sustainably.
  4. Year-Round Maintenance Plans: In a desert climate like Las Vegas, palm trees require year-round care to thrive. Palm tree trimming services offer comprehensive maintenance plans tailored to the unique needs of palms, including regular trimming, fertilization, and pest management.
Conclusion: Palm trees are an integral part of Las Vegas’s identity, providing shade, beauty, and character to the urban landscape. Palm tree trimming services play a vital role in preserving the health and vitality of these iconic trees, ensuring that they continue to thrive for generations to come. By promoting growth, enhancing safety, preventing pest infestations, and maintaining aesthetics, professional palm tree trimming services contribute to the overall well-being of Las Vegas’s urban environment, ensuring that its palm-lined streets remain a symbol of beauty and vitality.
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2024.05.21 08:04 FancyInvestment397 Best Online Casinos in the US for May 2024

Best Online Casinos in the US for May 2024
Playing at online casinos for real money is possible in practically every state in the US. And yes, that includes those without regulated iGaming markets.
In our guide below, we take a closer look at the best real money online casinos in the US and what they have to offer. From bonuses to casino games, it’s all covered here.
Best Online Casinos US

Top 10 RTP Rates at US Online Casinos

The return to player (RTP) rate is how much a real money online casino pays out to customers on average. The higher the RTP rate, the better your chances are of winning. Here’s the top ten:
Casino Sign Up Bonus Best For
Wild Casino Up to $5,000 + 125 Free Spins Excusive blackjack tournaments
Raging Bull Up to $2,500 + 50 Free Spins Progressive jackpot titles
TG.Casino 200% up to 10ETH Telegram casino gaming
Bovada Up to $3,750 Hot Drop Jackpots
Everygame Up to $6,000 Variety of slots
BetOnline Up to $3,000 VIP loyalty program
Las Atlantis Up to $9,500 Free spins promos
Drake 300% up to $6,000 Exclusive jackpots
Lucky Creek Up to $7,500 + 30 Free Spins Daily free spins
Sloto Cash Up to $7,777 + 60 Free Spins Progressive jackpots

5 of the Best Real Money Online Casinos in the US

We’ve researched and played at all of the best real money online casinos in the US and recommend only the safest and most secure. Check out some of our favorites in our reviews below.

1. Wild Casino – Best Online Casino in the US in 2024

  • Payout time: 1-2 days
  • Established: 2017
  • License: Panama Gaming Commission
  • Headquarters: Panama City, Panama
  • Restricted Regions: New Jersey

Our Verdict: 9.6/10

Wild Casino is one of the most popular and best real money online casinos in the US. Established in 2017, the platform has continuously improved over the years and now offers more than 800 casino games for real money. These includes 650+ slots, 60 table games, and 70 live casino games.
For banking methods, Wild Casino accepts Bitcoin, altcoins, credit cards, debit cards, wire transfers, and more.
As for bonuses, during research for our Wild Casino review, we found an entire page of promotions. The welcome package is a highlight here and is one of the best in the industry. Crypto players receive a boosted deal with better bonus percentages and higher limits. The offers are easy to claim and have clear terms, making Wild Casino one of the most trusted US online casinos for real money available in the USA.

Features Overview:

  • Game Variety: 9/10
  • Live Casino: 9.5/10
  • Promotions & Rewards: 10/10
  • User Experience: 10/10
  • Payment Methods: 9/10
  • Customer Support: 10/10
Pros:
  • 650+ online slots with real money payouts
  • Great variety of table games and live options
  • Welcome bonus package covers five deposits
  • Ongoing promotions for cash casino players
  • Fast and secure banking via crypto and more
Cons:
  • No casino loyalty program

2. Bovada – Big Casino Wins with Hot Drop Jackpots

  • Payout time: 1-2 days
  • Established: 2011
  • License: Curaçao eGaming
  • Headquarters: Curaçao
  • Restricted Regions: New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Nevada, New York

Our Verdict: 9.5/10

Bovada is one of the leading USA online casinos for real money with more than a decade of activity. The platform runs smoothly and hosts more than 300 casino games for real money from the likes of Rival, RTG, Genesis, DGS, Spinomenal, and Revolver Gaming. It also has its own exclusive titles developed by Woohoo Games and one of the best poker sites.
Selected slots have added Hot Drop Jackpots, which are progressive prizes awarded hourly, daily, and can reach as much as $300,000.
Bovada Casino doesn’t have the longest list of accepted payment methods. You can choose all major cryptocurrencies, or use cards from Mastercard or Visa. Deposit bonuses are available for new customers and the wagering requirement is generally lower than at other casinos online.

Features Overview

  • Game Variety: 8.5/10
  • Live Casino: 8/10
  • Promotions & Rewards: 8/10
  • User Experience: 9/10
  • Payment Methods: 8/10
  • Customer Support: 10/10
Pros:
  • Promotions can award thousands of free spins
  • Hot Drop Jackpots can go up to $300,000
  • Live dealer tables running around the clock
  • Fast real money withdrawals for casino winnings
  • Great variety of online slots available
Cons:
  • Doesn’t have the best-looking online casino design

3. TG.Casino – Licensed Online Casino Available on Telegram

  • Payout time: Instant
  • Established: 2023
  • License: Gaming Curaçao
  • Headquarters: Curaçao
  • Restricted Regions: None

Our Verdict: 9.5/10

TG.Casino is a new online casino that went live in 2023. It’s only available via Telegram, which adds an extra layer of security to the already safe gaming platform. The operator has a Gaming Curaçao license and only offers games from trusted developers.
TG.Casino is one of the best in terms of overall variety with 5,000+ games from NetEnt, Microgaming, Pragmatic Play, Betsoft, Relax Gaming, and many other studios.
Players using the exclusive $TGC token to can earn additional daily rewards. The more you play, the more revenue based rewards you unlock. High rollers benefit from boosted bonuses by depositing over a certain threshold. This is all on top of the welcome bonus available for all new players.

Features Overview

  • Game Variety: 10/10
  • Live Casino: 10/10
  • Promotions & Rewards: 9/10
  • User Experience: 10/10
  • Payment Methods: 8/10
  • Customer Support: 9/10
Pros:
  • Largest library of 5,000+ real money casino games
  • High roller rewards and large withdrawals supported
  • Online casino available via Telegram
  • Accepts major cryptocurrencies and has its own token
Cons:
  • Players can only sign up through Telegram
  • Doesn’t accept credit cards for direct deposits

4. BetUS – Trusted Operator with 400+ Online Casino Games

  • Payout time: 1-2 days
  • Established: 1994
  • License: Government of Mwali
  • Headquarters: Costa Rica
  • Restricted Regions: None

Our Verdict (8.8/10)

BetUS is the oldest brand on our list, first launching in 1994. Mainly known for its sportsbook, the online casino lives up to the same high standards. It has more than 400 slots, a variety of table games, multiple video poker options, and a full live casino. There are even some extra games included in the collection, such as scratch cards, bingo, and keno.
BetUS allows you to play in demo mode for free, an option that not all US real money online casinos offer.
BetUS has multiple bonuses, with bonus funds split between the casino and the sportsbook. If you’re not interested in sportsbook offers, then you can use the BetUS promo codes below to unlock the best casino bonuses. Ongoing promotions are available daily and include reload bonuses, tournaments, and random bonus prizes.

Features Overview

  • Game Variety: 9/10
  • Live Casino: 8.5/10
  • Promotions & Rewards: 9/10
  • User Experience: 9/10
  • Payment Methods: 8/10
  • Customer Support: 9/10
Pros:
  • Great casino interface for browsing and playing for free
  • Online casino tournaments have large prize pools
  • More than $3,000,000 in jackpots on the site
  • Daily promotions on top of a large welcome bonus
Cons:
  • Only accepts a few cryptocurrencies for banking
  • Demo mode still requires players to sign in

5. Drake – Massive Welcome Bonus for New Casino Players in the US

  • Payout time: 1-3 days
  • Established: 2012
  • License: Curaçao
  • Headquarters: Curaçao
  • Restricted Regions: New Jersey, Kentucky, Maryland, Washington

Our Verdict: 8.7/10

Drake Casino is a solid platform that should make any best online casino top ten. It has more than 500 games in total provided by studios like Betsoft, Rival, Nucleus, and Arrow’s Edge. Some of the titles have added progressive jackpots, with the Mega Jackpot exceeding $30,000.
The Drake Club loyalty program has 10 tiers that offer increasingly bigger reload bonuses and weekly deals.
The lobby can be a little slow to load games, but that the only real drawback. There are loads of filtering options to help you find your favorite games. Drake Casino also has an impressive welcome bonus that is one of the highest-value offers in the industry.

Features Overview

  • Game Variety: 8.5/10
  • Live Casino: 8.5/10
  • Promotions & Rewards: 8/10
  • User Experience: 9/10
  • Payment Methods: 8.5/10
  • Customer Support: 9/10
Pros:
  • User-friendly lobby with lots of game categories
  • Earn rewards for playing casino games for real money
  • Accepts BTC, LTC, XRP, BCH, and cards for deposits
  • Daily free spins for signing in and using a promo code
Cons:
  • Limited withdrawal methods available right now
  • Dated site design with slow loading at times

Best Online Casino Bonuses

There are dozens of real money online casinos in the US, and that means that competition for customers can be fierce. But that’s very good news for you as operators will offer a wide range of casino bonuses and promotions.
We’ve gone ahead and listed the most common of these bonuses offered by the best online real money casinos.

Welcome Bonuses

The vast majority of real money online casinos will offer a welcome bonus to all new users. This will see you earn bonus credit or bonus funds for simply signing up and making a deposit. You can then use the bonus credit to play real money casino games. Just bear in mind that you may need to make a minimum deposit before you can grab the bonus.

Deposit Bonuses

A deposit bonus is when real money casinos will match a deposit by a certain percentage. For example, if you get a 100% deposit match bonus on a $100 deposit, you will receive an additional $100 in bonus credit. This can then be used to play real money casino games, but you will have to meet some wagering requirements before you can cash out your bonus funds.

No Deposit Bonuses

No deposit bonuses are available at some real money online casinos but not all. These promotions are the best value as they don’t require you to make any deposit using your own cash. This gives you the chance to test drive an online casino to see if it’s what you’re looking for. These bonuses also have wagering requirements you will have to meet before you can withdraw your winnings.

Free Spins

Free spin bonuses are exactly what they sound like. They offer you free spins on specific slots titles. The idea here is to promote games from a certain provider or introduce new slots. Like the no deposit bonus, this is a great way to try out a game before using your own cash.

Reload Bonuses

A reload bonus is very similar to a deposit match bonus and quite common at real money online casinos. You make a deposit and the casino will match it by a certain percentage. These promotions are run on a regular basis with some of the best online casinos for real money offering them every week.

Bonus Terms and Conditions

Bonuses and promotions at real money online casinos in the USA have terms and conditions that can have an impact on the value of the bonus. That’s why you should read those Ts and Cs carefully and know exactly what they mean. Here are a few terms you’ll come across.
Wagering Requirements
Wagering requirements at real money online casinos can also be referred to as ‘playthrough’ or ‘rollover’. This is listed as a multiple and simply tells you the number of times you need to wager the bonus amount before you can withdraw it as cash.
So say you have a bonus wagering requirement of 25x on a bonus amount of $100. This means that you will need to place wagers totaling $2,500 (25 x $10) before you can withdraw the bonus as cash. This is possibly the most important thing to look out for on a promotion because a high wagering requirement on a high-value bonus might be hard to hit.
Time Limits / Expiry
There are two types of time limits – the time you have to take up the offer and the time you have to use your bonus funds and hit those wagering requirements. The first one is simple enough. Once you sign up at a real money casino, you’ll have anything from a few days up to a month to take up your welcome bonus offer.
The second one can be a bit trickier. US online casinos will set a time limit on your offer and you have to use your bonus and hit the wagering requirement before that time is up. If you don’t make it , you could lose any unused bonus credit.
Minimum Deposits
This is a very basic condition of any real money online casino promo when there is a deposit involved. The minimum deposit, as you may have guessed already, is the least amount of money you can deposit to activate the bonus.
Now here’s the thing – a minimum deposit for a promotion may be higher than the regular minimum at a casino. And in some cases, the minimum deposit amount may change if it’s a bonus made up of several smaller bonuses. For example, a deposit match and free spins bonus over two deposits might require a minimum of $20 for the first deposit and $50 for the second deposit to unlock the free spins.
Winning Limits
Real money online casinos will pretty much give you free money just to get you playing their games. But there’s only so much free money they can hand out. So understandably, they put a limit on how much you can win using your bonus cash.
It’s not a condition that you need to worry about too much though. After all, a bonus is free money, right? But just remember that you won’t win any massive progressive jackpots with that bonus cash.
Game Eligibility
Remember what we said about wagering requirements? Well, not all games contribute towards those requirements. Promotions tend to exclude some games like roulette so check the Ts and Cs.
Games that are eligible will contribute towards your requirement at different rates. For example, slots may have a rate of 100% while the rate for table games could be 50%. This means that if you play $100 on the slots then $100 is taken off your wagering requirement. If you play $100 on a table game, then only $50 counts towards the requirement.
Restrictions
This is a little different to games eligibility because it has nothing to do with your wagering requirement. To put it simply, these are games that you cannot use your bonus funds on.
Even the best online casinos may restrict bonus use for games like live dealer games or any games that have large prizes such as progressive jackpots. You may also be restricted from entering contests using your bonus.

Best Online Casino Games

One of the benefits of playing at a top real money online casino in the US is that you get access to hundreds of games as soon as you sign up. With instant play online casinos, you don’t have to download any additional software to start playing. Simply go to the site and you’re all set. And the best online casinos might even offer many of these games in demo mode for you to try out.

Slots

Slots are one of the most popular real money online casino games. You can spin the reels to hit winning combinations called paylines, unlock bonus features and win real money. But it’s not just about matching a few symbols, there are often multiple ways to win. Slots with the Megaways mechanic can have thousands of paylines.
Real money slots also come in a massive range of themes and styles covering everything from safari themes to ancient Egypt and even rock bands. And don’t be surprised if there are hundreds or even thousands to choose from at the best online casinos.

Progressive Jackpots

A progressive jackpot is a type of prize that you’ll find in some slot titles. These jackpots grow with each and every wager that is placed on the game. The most popular jackpot slots pool wagers from players all over the world and not just the casino itself.
The biggest progressive jackpots at online casinos for real money can sometimes reach millions of dollars. In fact , the largest progressive jackpot win of all time was $23.6 million won by a player in Belgium in 2021. The jackpot was won on the Absolutely Mad variant of Mega Moolah.

Roulette

Online roulette brings this ever-popular table game into the world of online casinos. Pick a number or color and place your bet. Then wait to see if the ball lands on your pick. It’s one of the simplest games to pick up but there are actually a few variants that you can choose from.
The best online casinos will have American, European, and French roulette variants. Some real money online casinos will even offer multi-wheel roulette where you can bet on two or three wheels at a time. Unsurprisingly, roulette is also hugely popular in live casinos.

Blackjack

Blackjack is a classic casino card game where you try to beat the dealer by getting as close to 21 as possible. While the game is simple enough with a straight bet on your hand, there are plenty of side bets to bring a little more action to the table. For example, you can bet on the Lucky Ladies – betting that your first two cards total 20.
You can play virtual blackjack at your own pace at all of the best online casinos. But if you prefer a more traditional style of play, then you can also try your hand at live dealer blackjack.

Video Poker

Most video poker casinos will offer a range of poker variants that combine skill of poker with the excitement of slot machines. It’s based on five card draw and you need to match one of several winning hands by changing or keeping the cards you are dealt. Bets are placed at the start of the game.
Each variant comes with its own set of rules and payout structures that can vary quite a bit. As you can imagine, you’ll need to have some basic poker skills to master this game. It’s also not a bad idea to follow some video poker strategies to improve your odds of winning.

Baccarat

Baccarat is a hugely popular game in land-based casinos, but not quite so popular at online casinos for real money. The goal of the game is to have a hand value closest to nine. You have a few baccarat strategies to choose from such as betting on your own hand, the banker’s hand, or a tie.
The game is available at most of the best real money casinos online in a virtual format. But it’s the live casinos where you’ll find the real action. Live tables are

Live Dealer Games

You can feel like you’re stepping onto the casino floor when you play at live dealer casinos. These casinos offer live streams of table games with professional dealers. All the games have the exact same rules as those you’d find at land-based casinos and you can even communicate with the dealer via chat.
Table games like blackjack, baccarat, and roulette are the most popular games. But in recent times, the gameshow has risen to the top with innovative games like Deal or No Deal and, believe it or not, Monopoly.

Best US Online Casino Payment Methods

Any online casino with real money games should have a solid set of payment options to choose from. Below, we’ve listed the most common.

Credit Cards

Credit cards are widely accepted at the best USA online casinos. They provide a safe, secure, and fast method for deposits, and as most people already have one, they’re super convenient. Withdrawals are a different matter though as very few casinos will payout to a credit card.
It’s also worth noting that some banks may decline transactions to real money online casinos for legal reasons. For example, if gambling is restricted in your state, the bank may decline your request. There may also be fees charged when funding your online casino account.

Debit Cards

As you may know already, debit cards offer exactly the same convenience, speed, and security as credit cards. They’re also accepted by practically all real money US online casinos. And much like credit cards, many casinos don’t offer debit card withdrawals.
One big benefit of debit cards over credit cards is that there are no legal restrictions on the use of debit cards to fund gambling accounts.

eWallets

A hugely popular payment method for real money online casinos in the US, eWallets offer fast transactions with great security features. They also provide an additional layer of privacy, as your bank or credit card information isn’t shared with the online casino. However, there may be fees associated with eWallet transactions, and some online casinos may not accept certain eWallets.
Popular eWallets include PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Interestingly, the online casino industry is slowly starting to move away from older eWallets like PayPal. Even so, there are still some great casinos that accept PayPal.

Cryptocurrencies

Many of the top real money online casinos in the US now accept major cryptocurrencies for both deposits and withdrawals. These digital currencies offer some of the best security features of any payment method, and yes, that includes credit cards.
Cryptocurrency casinos let you deposit and withdraw funds with very low fees and in some cases, no fees at all. Transactions are highly secure as you don’t need to share your banking details and extremely fast. Some crypto withdrawals can be processed in hours or even minutes.
The best online casinos will accept offer a variety of crypto options including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and more. If you don’t have any crypto, casinos like TG.Casino offer you the chance to buy some using your traditional methods like debit or credit card.

Checks

The best online casinos for real money offer the complete range of payment options and, believe it or not, that includes old-school paper checks. Just pick ‘cash by check’ and the casino will send your winnings by mail.
The only drawback here is that it’s quite slow. In fact, withdrawals can take several days or even weeks. It’s all down to how fast your mail provider is and how quickly your bank can clear the check. Still a good option to have though just in case.

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2024.05.21 07:03 AlexInThePalace Why do people online feel the need to randomly blurt out negative opinions?

People are always raging in comment sections about having the right to share their opinions, how other people can’t take away their ‘freedom of speech,’ how other people can’t police the way they say what they say, etc. and I just don’t understand why.
What is accomplished by responding to a Taylor Swift fan’s comment by calling Taylor a terrible singer? The fan is engaging with the video to promote the creator and engage with the other fans. That makes sense, but the ‘hater’ is gonna leave that comment then forget that video even exists unless people start replying calling them rude.
Or randomly stating that you think a certain type of food is gross in response to a cooking video. Like why? You can just scroll past it.
I understand negative comments that come with reasoning or criticism, but saying nothing other than ‘I hate this’ then getting annoyed when people criticize you is so weird to me.
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2024.05.21 00:43 sugarpop113 Cinematography Machine (Budget Increase)

I already posted this about a month ago, but my budget has gone up, so I’m asking one more time.
—> What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using.**
—> What is your maximum budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?**
—> When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.**
—> What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ToweOS/monitokeyboard/mouse/etc)**
—> Which country (and state/province) will you be purchasing the parts in? If you're in US, do you have access to a Microcenter location?**
—> If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? Brands and models are appreciated.**
Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line? CPU and/or GPU?**
—> Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)**
—> Do you have any specific case preferences (Size like ITX/microATX/mid-towefull-tower, styles, colors, window or not, LED lighting, etc), or a particular color theme preference for the components?**
—> Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? If you do need one included, do you have a preference?**
—> Extra info or particulars:**
Anyway, here’s what’s up. I’m a professional Cinematographer, and I’m finally in the headspace to make the switch to PC. I shoot with a Red camera, and it literally takes days to process footage with ye olde Macintosh. I need a machine that will (ideally) literally never cease to push the boulder up the hill; a 24/7 automaton that can be set up to think like me and do my bidding while I’m away. This will be built within the next week; can’t wait to ditch the long lineage of Mac’s that have shat out on me in crux moments.
Thanks!
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2024.05.21 00:24 schmidtyyy23 [QCrit] Just Don't Leave - Literary Romance/Thriller(?) - 86k + First 300ish (1st Attempt)

Hi all, been revising this novel for a while and decided I'm ready to try out writing the query letter. The following is the product of my first attempt at that. Thought I might as well take a shot and hope that some of you are kind enough to share your thoughts! :) I also included the first little section of the book to see what people think of that, too.
The love of Alex’s life is a killer.
Alex, a recent college graduate, can’t escape from a malaise. He is working a job he doesn’t care about and living with his parents in the sun scorched suburbs of Las Vegas, spending his free time reading articles about humanity’s impending doom and scrolling through social media. One Sunday morning he comes across an active crime scene, the focus of which is the body of a former high school classmate. Also in the crowd around the scene, however, is Bella, a girl Alex had a crush on in high school. She is intelligent, funny, warm, independent, and pretty, and she presents a possible way out of his state. The two reconnect and begin a relationship, becoming rapidly intertwined by the intensity of their love. Even when a second former classmate soon turns up dead, most of their focus remains on one another, although Alex grows worried about what could be happening.
Alex and Bella’s idyllic romance is shattered when Bella decides she wants Alex to know her true self. She reveals that she is behind the murders, committing them because of a horrible compulsion she has little control over, yet asks him to stay with her, to still love her. Alex, through a combination of paralyzing fear and powerful love, decides to remain with her, a decision that will have terrible consequences.
JUST DON’T LEAVE is a literary romance/thriller novel complete at 86,000 words. It combines the melancholy yet passionate romance of Sally Rooney’s Normal People with the unsettling atmosphere and violent undercurrents of Stephanie LaCava’s I Fear My Pain Interests You. [Bio].
Thank you for your time and consideration.
First 300ish:
Dead bodies don’t look like I thought they would. There isn’t much of a difference from when they’re alive, at least when they haven't been dead for too long. A little more pale and stiff. Other than that they just seem asleep.
When I’m not seeing the bodies I see Bella. I see her lying naked on her stomach, wide eyes staring up at me, right cheek in her hand. Her smile reveals pink gums just above the top row of teeth. I see her falling asleep on the couch, under enough blankets to crush a small child, strands of hair shining in the pale light from the tv. I hear her snoring in my ear. I hear her telling me she loves me. I see her standing in a pool of blood and she is holding a knife.
I feel the anger and hatred slipping every moment. I try to see the blood, and the open, whistling, gushing throat, and the limp body of a person I once knew, but these images are replaced by her eating a sandwich, showing me how to fix a mistake on excel, kissing my cheek, playing with the curls on the sides of my hair, holding me while I cry, writhing and moaning beneath me as she grips my lower back. I tell myself that I hate her, that I should have never texted her back, that if I can somehow make it out of here I will be so much better off, but it’s like there’s a black hole devouring my guts, where anything negative I think about her is swallowed. There is a voice above me, massaging my temples and whispering in my ear that I need her. I will always need her and without her I am nothing.
The time before we were together feels like an imitation of a life. She made me whole. She can go on without me, but I can’t go on without her.
I am giving in. Nothing helps. All I think about is Bella, so I will think about her.
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2024.05.20 20:23 edufissure Help refactoring and make more "think like React" this code

Hi, I'm making a chatbot with AI using React + Vite + React ChatBotify....
Some mates recommended me to use Vercel AI sdk, but I haven't known how to integrate it into React (there are tutorials for help with Next.js but not with React or I haven't been able to find them).
So is im a newbie and teacher of front end, What I am doing is a Chatbot component with its logic and therefore I have made a ChatBotGemini to work with Gemini and a ChatBotOllama to work with ollama....Here I give the example with Gemini
 *React ChatBotify is an intuitive and versatile chatbot library tailored to streamline your development process while providing the flexibility to implement advanced features Web: Author:https://github.com/tjtanjin Install: npm install react-chatbotify */ import ChatBot from 'react-chatbotify'; import myBotOptions from '../../styles/ChatBotifyOptions.jsx'; /* * Install the Generative AI SDK * * $ npm install /generative-ai * * See the getting started guide for more information * */ import { GoogleGenerativeAI, HarmCategory, HarmBlockThreshold } from "@google/generative-ai"; const apiKey = import.meta.env.VITE_REACT_APP_API_KEY_GEMINI; const genAI = new GoogleGenerativeAI(apiKey); const model = genAI.getGenerativeModel({ model: "gemini-1.5-pro-latest", }); const generationConfig = { temperature: 1, topP: 0.95, topK: 64, maxOutputTokens: 8192, responseMimeType: "text/plain", }; const safetySettings = [ { category: HarmCategory.HARM_CATEGORY_HARASSMENT, threshold: HarmBlockThreshold.BLOCK_MEDIUM_AND_ABOVE, }, { category: HarmCategory.HARM_CATEGORY_HATE_SPEECH, threshold: HarmBlockThreshold.BLOCK_MEDIUM_AND_ABOVE, }, { category: HarmCategory.HARM_CATEGORY_SEXUALLY_EXPLICIT, threshold: HarmBlockThreshold.BLOCK_MEDIUM_AND_ABOVE, }, { category: HarmCategory.HARM_CATEGORY_DANGEROUS_CONTENT, threshold: HarmBlockThreshold.BLOCK_MEDIUM_AND_ABOVE, }, ]; /* History of chat has this structure: The history is a list of all the previous things said in the chat. Each chat item contains a role that specifies who was talking. It can either be user if the user is the one who spoke or model if it was the reply of the model. There is also parts that contains what was said. Make sure to end the history with an item where the role is model! Not doing so causes a GoogleGenerativeAIError: [400 Bad Request] Please ensure that multiturn requests ends with a user role or a function response error ! The history array represents the conversation history between the user and the model. The model expects the first message to come from the user, hence the role 'user'. The history you provide within the model.startChat() options is used to set the initial context of the conversation. Once the session is started, the API handles the history internally, and you cannot manipulate it directly using chatSession.history.push. history: [ { role: "user", parts: [ {text: "cuantos son dos mas dos\n"}, ], }, { role: "model", parts: [ {text: "Dos más dos son **cuatro**. \n"}, ], }, .... ] */ const chatSession = model.startChat({ generationConfig, safetySettings, history: [ /* Esto me gustaria pero de momento no se puede hacer,las conversaciones han de comenzar con user y terminar con model { role: "model", parts: [{ text: "Hi my name is Edubot. Im here to help you" }], }, { role: "model", parts: [{ text: "Can you write your username, so i can address you ?" }], }, */ ], }); /* let chunks = []; for await (const part of result.response) { // Handle the streamed response //await params.streamMessage(part.message.content); chunks.push(part.text()); let partialMessage = chunks.join(''); await params.streamMessage(partialMessage); console.log("Chunk the streaming" + part.text()); // chunks.push(part.message.content); } */ export default function ComponentReactChatBotiflyGemini() { // Use streaming with multi-turn conversations (like chat) async function promptGemini(params) { try { // Asks the model a question and generates a response const result = await chatSession.sendMessageStream(params.userInput); let partialResponse = ''; for await (const chunk of result.stream) { const chunkText = chunk.text(); //JSON.stringify(chunk) ?? console.log(chunkText); partialResponse += chunkText; await params.streamMessage(partialResponse); } } catch (err) { console.log(err); await params.injectMessage("Connection error.Did you provide a valid API key?"); } } const flow = { start: { message: async (params) => { //This will clear the existing array by setting its length to 0. It also works when using "strict mode" await params.injectMessage("Hi my name is Edubot. Im here to help you"); await params.injectMessage("Can you write your username, so i can address you ?"); }, path: "askname" }, askname: { message: async (params) => { await params.injectMessage(`Nice to meet you ${params.userInput}!`) await params.injectMessage("Ask anything i will try to help you!"); }, path: "loop", }, loop: { message: async (params) => { await promptGemini(params); }, path: "loop", } } return (  // ) } 
The code seems to work. The fact is that someone could help me make the code more "React-friendly or think like React" (using useState and/or useEffect or using a customhook where the logic of each API goes, that is, a custom hook for GeminiBot, another for OllamaBot. Or pehaps another solution as i plan to add more LLM providers in the future ( like Mistral or Falcon or even ChatGPT). Also could have a ChatBot generic component and import one logic or other depending in a variable or any idea is welcome.
I have already mentioned that the project is for educational purposes, and for DAW ( Developing App Web) students. Just in case anybody wants to read the code:
https://github.com/ejgutierrez74/workshop-react-eduardo
Thanks in advance
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2024.05.20 20:15 FelicitySmoak_ Monday, May 20, 2013 - Jackson v. AEG Live Day 14

Monday, May 20, 2013 - Jackson v. AEG Live Day 14
Trial Day 14. Week 4
Katherine, Rebbie and Trent Jackson were at court.
Before testimony starts, Judge Yvette Palazuelos admonished the audience that no one is allowed to talk to jurors. Someone approached one of them. Apparently someone (person wasn’t identified) spoke with a juror, which is a big no-no. Could lead to a mistrial.
Julie Hollander Testimony
AEG cross
"Each member of the crew, dancers, musicians had an agreement as to weekly payment", Hollander explained
Hollander said AEG never paid Dr. Conrad Murray because the contract had not been fully executed. Based on the contract, Hollander said payment for Dr. Murray should be to GCA, the doctor's employer
Contract:
Dr. Murray represented he's licensed cardiologist practicing in Las Vegas and that he acts as the Artist's general practitioner
Hollander says Dr. Murray could only be paid after the contract was fully executed, including the signature of MJ, due to the personal nature of the service. AEG attorney Jessica Stebbins Bina went over part of Conrad Murray’s contract related to how he would have been paid. Julie Hollander testified she was told not to pay Murray until the contract was signed by all parties, including AEG and Jackson. Hollander said last week that she was told not to pay Murray until Jackson’s signature was on the contract
Hollander said she has never seen an agreement where the artist had to sign off on a contract for services. Hollander said last week that she was told not to pay Murray until Jackson’s signature was on the contract. AEG exec Julie Hollander re-iterated last week’s testimony that Murray’s contract was the only one she saw requiring MJ’s signature.
Hollander explained that budget is a tool where you plan your future expenses. The book documents the actual expenses incurred. Bina showed Hollander the report she prepared on 10/21/09 that was sent to MJ's Estate with the costs incurred as advances for the This Is It tour.
Next document Bina showed a comparison of Budget v. Actual expenses as of Oct. 2009. Julie Hollander told a jury the tally involved expenses compiled through October 2009, roughly three months after Michael's death. Budget documents shown in the courtroom show the production was more than $2 million over budget, and that AEG made no payments to Conrad Murray

  • Budget Total: Budget: $22,228,000 /Actual: $24,835,011
  • Management Medical Budget: $300,000/ Actual: Zero
  • Public Relations Budget: $18,000 /Actual: Zero
  • Rehearsal Per Diems: Budget: $175,000 /Actual: $89,751
  • Rehearsal Facilities: Budget: $871,000/ Actual: $1,553,558
Jackson re-direct
In re-direct, Panish asked Hollander if it was true that public relations was not paid $18,000 because MJ died. She said no
Panish: Do you know what that $18,000 is for?
Hollander: No
Panish: Budget and actual payment for rehearsals per diem were different because Mr. Jackson died, correct?
Hollander: No
Hollander didn't know the per diem schedule, so she said she didn't know the answers
Panish: You didn't pay Dr. Murray, did you?
Hollander: No
Panish: That's why it's not there (on doc shown)
Hollander: Yes
"But all the estimates include payment for Dr. Murray?", Panish asked
"That's what shows in this paper," Hollander responded.
Contract:
Promoter shall make advanced to cover mutually-approved production costs up to but not exceeding $7.5 million
Panish shows Dr. Murray's contract and asked Hollander if anywhere in the agreement is says this was a draft agreement.
"In my experience, a draft is a term used to describe an agreement that has not been signed by all parties involved", Hollander explained.
Panish: Is it your experience people sign draft agreements?
Hollander: My experience is that until everyone signs, it can be changed. If this version had been signed by everybody, would've been final
The contract was from 5/1/09 until the end of the This Is It tour
I was told it was put in there at the request of the artist, Hollander said
Panish asked if MJ had to approve $150K payment for Dr Murray
"I've never been involved in a tour where AEG hired a doctor", Hollander said. "It's never happened before. I know in my experience it's not typical for a promoter or producer to hire a doctor"
Panish questioned Hollander about Dr. Murray's company and she said it was a LLC in Nevada.
"Do you know what GCA is? Does it sell popcorn?"
Panish asked Hollander if there was a written policy against someone working for AEG without an executed contract. She said she isn't aware of any. Hollander said there's a policy against paying people without fully executed contract.
Hollander said tour promoters don't get involved in what it takes to actually put the show together. The artist does. AEG Live is more promoter than producers of shows, Hollander said. They promoted upwards of 100 tours, produced only a few, she testified.
"Acting as producer you get more money than just as promoter, right?", Panish asked
Hollander agreed, saying they have earning potentials
Hollander said the Michael Jackson Estate approved the cost of the tour expenses incurred by AEG
Panish: You don't know whether the artist was supposed to approve the cost while it was incurred and not after his death, correct?
Panish asked Hollander how it was that she testified last week she worked in 20 concerts and today she said it was more than 100. Hollander said she looked through materials at work and it refreshed her recollection. Panish said he wants to see the list of tours. "My estimate was 20 tours up until 2009", Hollander said. "From 09 to today, she said it's upward of 100"
Panish: "Do you have any understanding whether Dr. Murray expected to get paid?"
Hollander: "Only along those lines, yes"
Julie Hollander was then excused subject to recall if needed.
Shawn Trell Testimony
Jackson Direct
Katherine Jackson's attorneys called Shawn Trell as next witness. Brian Panish doing questioning, Trell is an adverse witness
Shawn Trell is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for AEG Live for 10 years. He's been with the company for 13 years
Trell said he met with defendants' attorneys for a few hours Saturday and Sunday, reviewed documents to refresh his recollection
"I'm the client's representative in the court", Trell said
Plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish asked Trell about his relationship with AEG’s trial counsel, Marvin Putnam. Putnam and Trell went to law school together, but Trell said he’s only known Putnam for three or four years. Marvin Putnam and Trell went to Georgetown Law School together, but only realized they went to the same school after the trial started
Attorney Shawn Trell was the one who drafted & edited Michael Jackson’s contract with AEG Live.
Panish: Did you enter in a contract with Mr. Jackson for the This Is It tour?
Trell: Yes
Trell said he was involved in drafting the agreement, but in his deposition, he said he had drafted it himself
Panish also asked Trell about his knowledge of Michael Jackson’s interest in producing movies with an AEG film group. Trell said he knew Jackson wanted to produce movies, but he wasn’t aware that MJ wanted to work specifically with AEG. Trell said he's aware MJ wanted to produce films and Anschutz has a film company. Trell said he never heard that Randy Phillips spoke with DreamWorks about producing a MJ movie.
Trell said he never discussed with Tim Leiweke, former AEG's CEO, about MJ. Leiweke is no longer with AEG, Trell said
Trell was interviewed by LAPD.
"I think they were interested in what we knew about Dr. Murray"
Trell said he produced all the materials LAPD asked of him. Panish asked if he turned over only one email, and he said he didn't recall
Trell said he's confident he turned over all the material requested of AEG Live. Outside the presence of the jury, Jessica Stebbins Bina said there are about 200,000 pages of documents. Panish said Trell has been designated in 24 categories as having knowledge and being the most qualified to speak on behalf of AEG. Panish said the witnesses he will spend most time on are Randy Phillips, Paul Gongaware and Shawn Trell
Panish asked if AEG Live sent a letter to MJ's Estate after he died trying to recoup money. Trell said he didn't recall. Panish showed an AEG Live letter written to MJ's Estate with costs incurred for the tour. It was signed by AEG's CFO.
"This report was sent to the Estate as an accounting and an effort to recoup the money based on the agreement," Trell said.
The report indicated around $30 million had been spent on the production of the tour. The report included $300K to pay Dr. Murray. Panish noted that the report was sent to MJ's Estate to recoup money "spent." AEG never paid Dr. Murray.
"To me, it was a mistake," Trell said about including payment to Dr. Murray
Trell, testifying Monday in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial, also said his company's chief financial officer made another major error by classifying Dr. Murray's fees as "production costs" and not "advances" in all of the budgets for Jackson's This It It tour.
"Mistakenly, yes," Trell said. Despite these "mistakes," Trell called the CFO "a very detailed-oriented guy"
MJ was given $5 million in advance:
  • $3 million was to pay settlement of a lawsuit
  • $100,000/month for Carolwood house lease
Trell said MJ was already in the house at Carolwood when they entered into the agreement. AEG was to assist MJ to get $15 million in credit line, or would advance the money, so MJ could buy a house in Las Vegas, Trell testified
Trell said Tohme Tohme was acting as MJ's manager at the time and was to be paid no more than $100,000. Panish asked if AEG Live ever had a contract that included pay for artist's personal manager's salary:
"I don't recall one. This was the only time we paid a personal manager", Trell testified.
AEG Live's producer's fee: 5% of net tour income
Panish asked if Dr. Murray was listed in every budget after May 8, 2009:
"He was listed incorrectly as production cost," Trell said
After lunch break, Panish asked Trell is AEG was getting 5% as producer and 10% as promoter of the show, and he said yes. Panish shows a document with AEG Mission Statement. One of the bullet points is "to create land maximize revenue streams"
As of June 2009, Trell said AEG was not sure the extent of Jackson's assets to secure the interests of the company.
"There's an inherent risk in any commercial undertaking," Trell said.

"It wasn't a sure thing that AEG would get back the $35 million spent. By the time they spent $35 million, tickets were already been sold", Trell said and they knew the tour was sold out. "The development of a tour is a fluid thing, there were conversations between our side and MJ's side all the time", Trell said. "I don't know when I became aware the production cost exceeded $7.5 million," Trell testified.
As to non-appearance insurance, Trell said he got insurance for $17.5 million

Panish: After MJ died, you drafted an agreement to approve productions costs?
Trell: Yes
The letter was drafted on June 28, 2009, 3 days of MJ's death.
"I wouldn't characterize it as trying to get the monies back," Trell said.
Panish explained the letter was to get confirmation of all the money spent so AEG could recoup the money spent. Trell said there was nothing in writing saying Mr. Tohme was an officer of MJ's company. He said Mr. Tohme verbalized it to him, though.
"I had nothing in writing," Trell said about Tohme representing MJ. "Presumably they could've objected if they felt it wasn't true."
Trell said Mr. Tohme represented to him he was representing MJ.
"I had no reason not to believe him"
He was also asked about a letter he sent to Tohme Tohme, MJ’s onetime manager. Jackson’s agreement with AEG Live called for Tohme to be called $100,000 a month, but Tohme was never paid. Trell said he drafted the agreement that Mr. Tohme was going to be paid by AEG as part of production cost.
"We were making that payment"
Trell said he didn't know who came up with the $100K figure to pay Mr. Tohme.
"AEG was facilitating an agreement between MJ and Dr. Tohme."
Tohme was not paid.
"That was because there were some conditions in the agreement not met"
Shawn Trell testified that he found out after the contract was signed that Jackson didn’t authorize Tohme’s payments.
"Subsequently, I learned Mr. Jackson had not approved the payment. MJ didn't authorize, so it wasn't going to get paid," Trell said, explaining he learned it either from Randy Phillips or Frank DiLeo.
On 5/5/09, MJ wrote:
"At my direction and effective immediately, Dr. Tohme Tohme is no longer authorized to represent me in any capacity"

Panish: are you license to practicing law in CA?
Trell: no, not in all aspects
Trell is registered as in-house counsel for AEG. He's never taken the CA bar test
Bob Taylor is an insurance broker, Trell said, and Lloyds of London is one of the underwriters of the type of insurance they were seeking. Panish shows a document where MJ was required to have a physical exam so broker could take the results to the insurance companies. Trell said he asked the question why insurance broker had chosen Dr. Slavit in NY and not a doctor in LA. The payment of the doctor was going to be 50/50 between the insurance broker and AEG, Trell said. Trell testified that it was the broker's belief that without physical exam there would be no way to get insurance. An email shows Trell inquired if it was really necessary to incur $10K in expense to get the medical exam completed. Trell said he never saw Dr. Slavit's report, or any other report, regarding MJ's physical exam; didn't know what kind of doctor he was. Trell said he learned through Taylor they wanted to get a number of years of MJ medical history.
"They were concerned he had skin cancer" "The policy was otherwise issued, but this was to add illness"
They required 2nd examination in London; wanted to see rehearsal. Trell said he never saw a request for a second medical exam in any tour. Plaintiff’s attorney Brian Panish also questioned Trell extensively about concert cancellation insurance for Jackson. An insurance broker was pressing AEG for a medical examination of Jackson before agreeing to write the policy. Emails between Trell and the broker showed there were concerns by insurers in London about Jackson’s health. One of the emails said Jackson was getting “mauled” by tabloid press over health concerns. Trell said concern was Jackson had skin cancer. Trell and the broker went back-and-forth a lot over in Jan. 2009 which doctor would do the exam. In the end, a NYC doc examined Jackson. Trell said he never saw the results of the medical examination. In March, insurers wanted another exam of Jackson in London. The second examination would cover illness, but insurers wanted another med exam and to attend full dress rehearsal, Trell said.
Panish: the insurance wanted additional medical exams because they were concerned, weren't they?
Trell: I have no idea
Panish showed email from the insurance broker to AEG execs with several question: details of coverage required, if artist had doctor on tour. Trell said he doesn't know whether this email with the requests was ever sent to MJ's people. Trell said Dr. Murray was asked later to help with these answers.
"It was thought that he might be of some help."
Panish asked if Trell sought life insurance on MJ where they would be the beneficiaries.
"An inquire of that was made to Mr. Taylor. We have no coverage against MJ sickness unless and until MJ submits to another medical in London. It was important to get that medical done"
He said policy would kick in on death, but not illness.
Panish: You were working on getting insurance on the day MJ died, weren't you sir?
Trell: I don't recall
Given the hour MJ died, Trell said he thinks he was not on the phone with Bob Taylor negotiating more insurance for MJ. Panish showed email from Gongaware to the insurance broker on June 24, 2009:
"Dr. Murray can comment on the availability of the records"
Panish said the amount of coverage was the maximum the underwriters were willing to cover, Trell agreed; it was effective April/early May. Two days before MJ died, Trell asked broker for longer insurance coverage:
"Term insurance is a reference to a form of life insurance"
Trell said he was looking for other options to cover the gap for what had already been spent
AEG made a claim on the insurance, Trell said.
Panish: You made the claim the night MJ died, didn't you?
Trell: I don't recall the date; it wasn't Jun 25th when I sent letter to Taylor
Panish: Were you speaking with Taylor about MJ being sick on the day he died?
Trell: I don't recall speaking with Mr. Taylor on the 25th
Panish asked if Trell discussed w/ Taylor about recouping Dr. Murray's production cost. He said they'd typically pass along the costs.
Trell said he spoke with Randy Phillips about MJ's health and physical condition, as well as Phillips' interaction with Dr. Murray.
Panish: Did Mr. Phillips tell you MJ was in bad shape prior to June 25?
Trell: Yes, on June 19
Trell said there were no AEG employees at rehearsal on June 19. He learned about MJ's feeling ill during the executive management meeting. Trell said he never spoke with Dr. Murray about MJ's condition. Randy Phillips learned about MJ's physical condition through Kenny Ortega, the tour director for This Is It, Trell said.
Panish: Within one week of MJ's death, the executive management was told about MJ poor physical condition?
Trell: The events on June 19, yes
The tour's director Kenny Ortega was being paid based on an agreement laid out solely in emails, AEG General Counsel Shawn Trell told jurors.
"Ortega's contract was a series of emails between us" Trell said. "He didn't have agreement of the nature as other people had on the tour"

Trell: "I don't recall, but I know initially it was more informal agreement. He (Ortega) was being paid based on the email agreement"
Dr. Murray was an independent contract, Trell said. An agreement is a term of conditions, not only agreement on compensation.
"He was rendering services to Mr. Jackson; he had not been engaged for This Is It tour," Trell testified.
Panish: And Dr. Murray had an agreement with AEG based on the emails?
Trell: No, Dr. Murray didn't have an agreement with AEG
In court, attorneys for Katherine Jackson displayed emails sent to Murray a month before the death of MJ in which Murray's contract terms were laid out. Trell said those emails did not demonstrate an employment relationship. Trell acknowledged, however, that Ortega was paid for his work on the shows despite working under terms laid out only in a series of emails.
"Kenny Ortega is different from Conrad Murray," Trell testified.
Panish said Ortega didn't have a memorialized agreement.
Email from Dr. Murray to Wooley on May 29, 2009:
"I have performed and continue to fulfill my services to the client in good faith. Therefore, I am asking you to deposit my fee for May in reciprocity of good faith on your part as per our agreement the usual and customary date for deposit is around 15th of each month, by today's date we're 13 days beyond my monthly fee.”
Trell said they had agreed on the compensation for Dr. Murray, but needed to memorialize the deal in an agreement. Email from Wooley to Murray on May 8, 2009 details terms of the contract:
  • contracting company
  • mode of travel
  • living arrangements in London
    Another email shows Wooley asking Dr. Murray for a cancelled check for direct deposit of his monthly compensation.
Email from Gongaware to Brother Michael on 5/6/09 regarding Dr. Murray:
"Done at $150K per month, per MJ."
Trell said Gongaware was authorized to negotiate with Dr. Murray, but he was still subject to an AEG contract. Another email said executive Paul Gongaware informed others that Murray would be "full time" on the tour by mid-May
Panish asked if before a contract is written, the "meeting of the minds" is necessary. Trell agreed

Panish: And Dr. Murray was working for AEG Live in May of 2009
Trell: No, I would totally disagree with that statement
Plaintiff's attorney Brian Panish asked Trell to agree with a statement that Murray was working for AEG.
"I would totally disagree with that statement," Trell said, noting that Ortega and Murray were considered independent contractors
Trell testified that five days before Jackson's death, top AEG executives were informed that he was in poor health. By that point, Ortega had sent executives an email titled "Trouble at the front" detailing Jackson's problems
Email from Ortega to Phillips on 6/20/09
Trouble at the Front
"I honestly don't think he's ready for this based in his continued physical weakening and deepening emotional state. It is reminiscent if what Karen, Bush, Travis and I remembered just before he fainted causing the HBO Concerts to be canceled. There are strong signs of paranoia, anxiety and obsessive-like behavior. I think the very best thing we can do is get a top Psychiatrist in to evaluate him ASAP. It’s like there are two people there. One (deep inside) trying to hold on to what he was and still can be and not wanting us to quit him, the other in his weakened and troubled state … I honestly felt if I had encouraged or allowed him on stage last night he could have hurt himself. I believe we need professional guidance in this matter."
Phillips turned down the request for a psychiatrist. In emails previously published by The Times, Phillips wrote:
"It is critical that neither you, me or anyone around this show become amateur psychiatrists or physicians."
Trell said Phillips did not contact a psychiatrist, doctor or any other medical provider, but they had a meeting that same day.
"I think someone took it seriously," Trell said.
He was not present at the meeting, but it was with Dr. Murray. Trell said the company’s response was to hold a meeting that day with Jackson and his doctor, Conrad Murray. “…so I think they took it seriously,” he said
Shawn Trell will continue to testify and is expected to last all day on the witness stand. Paul Gongaware is next witness. He'll be at the courthouse first thing on Wednesday, assuming they finish with Trell by then.
Julie Hollander Transcript
Shawn Trell Transcript
https://reddit.com/link/1cwmaf2/video/oaj1ego9gm1d1/player
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2024.05.20 20:05 ADHD_Avenger A letter to the candidates in the Virginia 10th District Democratic Primary

To the candidates in the Virginia Democratic Primary for Virginia 07:
Voting is underway already, campaign funds are greatly varied, and endorsements are split - though Mr. Vindman with the largest war chest has also secured the endorsement of the Washington Post. As I look about, it is difficult for anyone to know much of substance dividing the field, except to see that Mr. Vindman has made a national name for himself, while he does not have the local roots in practical government that the rest of the field has. If this was a one on one race, perhaps that would be sufficient separation, but the field is crowded and most people do not have intimate familiarity with local candidates. I ask first for each of you - how do you feel constituents should separate you from the other candidates you likely respect, when there is an absence of coverage on individual records in local news as local coverage is generally eclipsed by national news and local news has increasingly lost funding? Most constituents wish to have more efficient means of comparing positions and records. If constituents wish, how can they know you will not only win, but hold on to this district long enough to make an impact via advancing seniority? Are any of the candidates making efforts to make themselves more available to the public via either public media debate or online forums? In the modern era, most people will not have a willingness to vote outside of party preference in November, so much depends on the primaries.
Secondly, I have a more specific issue of concern.
I represent the group ADHD Advocacy which exists primarily online, but was founded where I live in the NOVA suburbs and where I am most familiar with local Virginia disability organizations. I'm a former prosecutor for the Florida Department of Health with ADHD, type 1 diabetes, and various other health issues which are either comorbid with ADHD, or can result from ADHD, such as the complications I have from an automobile accident, which people with ADHD have at a rate about thirty percent higher than people without ADHD, and which via traumatic brain injury can worsen all symptoms. I am also a former House of Representatives legal intern and the grandson of a representative and speaker pro tempore in the Florida legislature, who passed away at an early age due to a car accident.
A little less than a year ago, Representative Spanberger, the incumbent for Virginia district 07, was asked in Roll Call how the Adderall shortage ended up on her radar, and she said that it "hasn't been top of mind, because frankly, it's not a lifesaving medication" and then compared it to what she felt were greater concerns like infant formula and heart medication and insulin. As a person who has both diabetes and ADHD, I can say this is plain ignorance - one of the most cited experts in ADHD is the retired professor from Virginia Commonwealth University, Russell Barkley, PhD, and one of the ways he became most noted in research was his finding that ADHD lessened life spans on average by about a decade. There are plenty of other studies to back this since that time, noting how ADHD when unmedicated leads to more hospitalizations both for mental issues and for other concerns, such as accidents involving inattention and physical trauma, all of which I can help you in locating if needed, but the website ADHDevidence.org hosted by Professor Stephen Faraone also goes into the details of the International Consensus Statement on ADHD that covers the most repeatedly studied adverse effects.
For myself, as a type 1 diabetic, which is a comorbid issue, I have to rely upon my executive function to make sure I take insulin as needed and to monitor my blood glucose accordingly. It is hardly appropriate to dismiss these concerns.
Even more discoveries are happening continuously, such as recent studies suggesting that adult diagnosed ADHD is linked to a threefold increase in dementia as a senior, but that prompt treatment with a stimulant makes these people have no greater risk than the rest of the population - a neuroprotective state that could lessen many approaching national healthcare costs along with less tangible, but more valuable, reductions in family suffering. Numerous studies have long existed showing that proper ADHD care lessens numerous societal burdens, such as the needs for government benefits of those with ADHD brought on by unstable employment.
The stimulant shortage has been going on for the entire term of Congress that is currently ending. At the end of the year, it is expected to be more severe than it is now. Even if the medication was not life saving, this seems like an egregious example of the current incompetency of the Congress in addressing anything of importance. Fortunately for those of us with ADHD, the worsening of the stimulant shortage and ADHD awareness month will directly be accompanied by the general election, which provides an avenue to have our voices heard.
This year, a study by the Veteran's Administration found that veterans with ADHD who were treated with stimulant medication had a notably lower rate of suicide and other related deaths. This lines up with many other studies that show ADHD medications lower significant suicidal behavior - in some cases more effectively than antidepressants or mood stabilizers. However, an OIG report in April shows the greatest concern of the OIG is whether too many diagnoses are occurring and critique regarding the steps taken in ADHD diagnoses and care (but not parallel concern about properness of elimination of ADHD from diagnostic consideration or adverse events of lack of care) citing anonymous "primary care leaders" and not addressing the VA's own studies.
I cannot understand how the suicide epidemic, an epidemic which has been most notable in veterans is of such little concern - honestly I do not know how the Veteran's Administration has not been brought under fire for their mental care more often this term considering the largest mass shooting of 2023 was committed by a veteran preceding a suicide and shortly after VA discharge - a discharge that occurred despite continuous paranoid delusions brought on by white matter damage in his brain from his work in explosives training. That man did not have ADHD, from my knowledge, but it illustrates the quality of current "primary care leaders" and the mental health coverage they are providing for veterans. This is after a long string of veteran suicides in VA parking lots after inability to get care, if any have forgotten those veterans already.
An act to memorialize Rosalynn Carter that sought to improve mental health in this country, and one that acknowledges mental health is not a dichotomy, but a general state of human and societal fitness would be a welcome method of addressing this.
One of the causes of the stimulant shortage appears to be the shutdown of generic stimulant manufacturers in an attempt by the DEA to look tough after failures in addressing or preventing the opioid epidemic - in the case of the FDA signing off on Sackler claims of non-addictiveness, I could actually say (as someone who was involved in Florida's crackdown on pill mills) government agency failures and a revolving door with the pharmaceutical industry caused the first eras of the current opioid epidemic.
This is not to say that stimulants do not need government control - but the Nixon schedules that exist seem to downplay the problems of medications like benzodiazepines, involved in the deaths of Prince, Tom Petty, Chris Cornell, Kurt Cobain, Heath Ledger and hundreds of thousands more who were noted only as statistics. These medications which affect long term executive function and impulse control were also the drug of choice for the mass shooter in the Las Vegas shooting of 2017 - a Trump era shooting that shattered all records - and as well for the incel ideologist in the 2014 UCSB Isla Vista school shootings. Benzodiazepines, I believe, were the route of the initial Sackler fortune, which may have influenced the current Nixonian schedules. Because oversight for psychiatric care outside of schedule II prescription regulations is low to nil, I would encourage a general task force to evaluate both the state of healthcare in this country and the legend drug schedules, though I have been told this requires more political will than any current politician could address - similar to regularly passing budgets without continuing resolutions.
An FTC investigation is currently attempting to investigate the causes of the various medication shortages, and numerous comments are those of people with ADHD, or who have a loved one with ADHD. Have you as a candidate submitted a comment for this investigation? Ten days remain for commentary.
What role do you intend to take to address these issues? Do you feel either party is more responsible for the shortage or for extending it and why? A similar question will be extended to those Republicans who seem to have a realistic possibility of taking back Virginia 07. If you feel you need more information regarding these issues, who will you look to for more information regarding these issues? Does your current knowledge or method by which you plan to address lack of knowledge indicate something about your capability to serve in Congress? Which fellow politicians would you look to in order to address this issue, and do you think it, or anything, can be done in a divided Congress?
This letter and all responses will be shared online (after certain elements of anonymization) via ADHD, veteran, and Virginia interest groups.
Sincerely,
ADHD Avenger, Esq.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
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2024.05.20 19:13 Dawnbreaker52 Fourth Reply to u/E3257 regarding How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and my earlier post about it

Hello again! I think this will be my final reply. You're right that it does feel like we're talking in circles at this point. I can think of a few of the reasons as to why this keeps happening, and I'll try to elaborate later in the post. But mainly, it seems that a lot of your points involve assumptions that come from either misinterpreting what I've said, or completely overlooking something I've said. Other times, there are just some remarks you make that feel unnecessary. As a result, you sometimes come across as condescending, even though I know that you don't mean to come across that way. I'll explain in further detail with examples later on.
And for the record, I agree that we should just agree to disagree about our respective stances on the third film. We both have our own opinions, and they're both valid. So let's get right into it.
Mariner's myth: Well of course, but the point was, it was a myth. Nobody knew if this had ever happened. If you will recall, Stoick said that the myths consisted of the ships falling off the edge of the world, you can look up the scene. I don't think anyone ever found what was in the Hidden World. XD
Well yeah, obviously none of the sailors would have actually gone down into The Hidden World and returned. That's not what I meant. I meant that sailors have already found the waterfall that leads to The Hidden World. In the same scene you referenced, Stoick also talks about sailors who turned back and reported what they saw. His exact words were, "But those sailors who turn back tell tales of a great waterfall and dragons guarding the entrance to a hidden world." And yes, to them, it's just myth and legend, because no one on Berk has tried to verify any of those sailors' claims. But we as the audience know that those sailors were telling the truth, since we later see the very hidden world they spoke of in the movie.
Hiccup Being New: You make sense, but I was only stating that I don't think it would've been realistic for Hiccup to immediately know everything about chiefing. Of course he has leader experience; I never once negated that--in fact, I used it to bolster my claims. In my opinion a realistic character is one that makes mistakes. A way you can communicate this to the audience is by having other characters question said character, which they did, or have the character learn and grow from the consequences they face, by making said mistakes. These are fundamental ideas of storytelling and this movie does both.
I agree, Hiccup would never have been a perfect chief right from the start, and I agree it wouldn't have been interesting for him to be that. I just expected Hiccup to be more competent than the film displayed. By that, I mean I expected him to at least be as competent as he was in RTTE.
The Hidden World Being a Safe Place: Huh? Do you really think they would've moved there if it wasn't safe?
I'm saying there's no way they could have known if it was safe in the first place without doing some research beforehand. Like you said, from their perspective, the place has only been a myth up to this point. I'm saying that Hiccup having all of Berk just pack up and leave was kind of premature. The smart thing to do would have been to at least verify the existence of The Hidden World before making such a monumental decision to move there.
Being Far from New Berk: Well I presented all the evidence for my claims, quoted the movie, attached clips. I don't really see what more I can do here. But you know, even if you want to say that this part is untrue, does it really matter? Humans can't interact with dragons without bloody murder ensuing, it's really as simple as that.
That last sentence... I'm not even sure how to react to that. The entirety of How To Train Your Dragon has been about proving that last sentence wrong. 😂 And the evidence you provided (Hiccup's ending speech from the third film) disproved your point. The Berkians never agreed to guard The Hidden World. They only agreed to guard the secret of where all the dragons went. I've already talked about this, so it's kind of pointless to keep arguing about it.
Toothless Being an Animal: In my opinion this is more of a fallacy than anything. What is being done here is choosing the lesser likely of the "cause and effect" possibility by ignoring all the evidence leading to it. Toothless reverts INSTANTLY to his wild self when Hiccup first sails to the Hidden World. He's been with humans for 6 years, learned things slowly from them like hugs, how to smile, how to laugh and nearly how to hold conversations. I have no reason at all not to think that he's made to act "tamer" because he IS tame.
This just comes down to a difference in opinion. It's clear that you're of the opinion that it made sense for Toothless to suddenly revert to his wild self, while I'm of the opinion that it didn't make sense for the writers to have Toothless suddenly revert to his wild self.
Just to give you an idea of where I'm coming from, I'm thinking of this less from an in-universe perspective and more from the perspective of the writers, particularly in terms of what would be narratively satisfying to the audience. Toothless is a character in this franchise, so to suddenly change his character in a major way, even if there's a way to justify it in-universe, is kind of a recipe for disaster. Audiences typically don't like it when a character suddenly changes into someone they’re not unless there's a narratively satisfying reason for it to happen. To have the reason simply be that "Toothless is technically a wild animal" doesn't feel like enough of a reason. Regardless, I think we'll just have to agree to disagree about this.
Side note, I will be fully and as politely honest as I know how: I really don't care what TV Tropes says, but if you agree with that, fine I guess. It's just a wiki slapped together by people who know nothing about fiction imo. No Cambridge scholar wrote that.
See... this is one example of what I mean when I say that you make some remarks that come across as condescending. It's a small, rather insignificant example, but it's worth talking about, nonetheless. Like, why did you feel the need to describe the people who put the TV Tropes wiki together as "people who know nothing about fiction"? That just feels unnecessary, and not to mention, the opposite of polite. Saying it's your opinion doesn't make it any better either.
Part 2: Realistic: I'm not sure why you're saying you disagree here, because you listed the scientific aspects of the story that I was saying were realistic. Sure, there's telepathy and stuff like that, but just the fact dragons ca breathe fire is technically fictional. Dean DeBlois specifically said, as far as I know, that he did not want magic in this series. I was specifically talking about purely-fantastic things. Telepathy is technically not even considered fantastic, believe it or not. Arguing that the locations don't exist does not make this series fantasy. It makes it fictional. fictional meaning - Search (bing.com)
I feel like arguing over the definitions of fantasy and fiction is just semantics. And regardless, How To Train Your Dragon definitely qualifies as both fantasy and fiction. There's no escaping the fact that HTTYD counts as fantasy, as the entire franchise is built around dragons, a type of mythical being that doesn't exist in real life.
Also, this is another example of what I mean when I say you sometimes come across as condescending. There are multiple instances where you've included links to the definitions of common words or ideas. This feels insulting since it makes it seem like you're assuming I'm stupid and don't know what any of these words or ideas mean, so I need to be educated on it, even though these are common words/ideas that most people already know. Like, do you actually think I don't know what the word "fictional" means? Of course I know what it means! 😂 And just to be clear, even if that's not how you intended *for it to come across, it doesn't change the fact that it does *come across as condescending.
World Peace: I have to be honest, I don't think it's rocket science. The idea of world peace is rooted in the concept of exactly what it says: everyone in the world is at peace. Look it up if you want, maybe people have different definitions, but it honestly still changes nothing about what Hiccup said he wanted to do; make it where people and dragons largely or completely get along. If you won't go with the other stuff, suffice it to say that: He had to accept that what he wanted was unachievable. That is in fact what he meant when he said he was busy fighting for a world that he wanted.
Once again, we'll just have to agree to disagree. I'm of the opinion that the world Hiccup wanted to create was achievable, while you're of the opinion that it wasn't achievable. As I previously discussed, this comes down to a difference in our respective worldviews. No one has seen the future, so no one knows for a fact whether or not humanity is capable of world peace. Therefore, believing or not believing in the potential for world peace is a matter of opinion. There's no use arguing about this.
And since Hiccup's world is a fictional world, the story of said world could be written in a way that does end in world peace, or a way that doesn't end in world peace. Both paths are valid. I'm just of the opinion that it would have been more narratively satisfying for the writers to go the route of Hiccup's efforts eventually leading to the peace he dreamed of. If you disagree, that's fine.
If you don't understand it, perhaps you should say that you don't understand it, rather than it's a bad message?
I understand what you're saying just fine, I just disagree with you. I think I've made that quite clear. Here, you're making an assumption about me and my ability to understand what you're saying. The issue here is that you're saying it in a way that makes me think that you think I'm stupid. I'm not saying it's a bad message because I don't understand what you're saying or what the movie was saying. I'm saying it's a bad message because that's what I've genuinely come to believe upon analyzing the film.
Overcrowded on Berk: I have to say that I don't think you remember anything we discussed previously on the topic, because the answer is simple. The dragons are clearly not migrating. If they were, Toothless would have called more than just the ones on Berk, first of all, and second of all, Hiccup and Astrid wouldn't have had that conversation that they keep bringing dragons back to New Berk with the resulting problem of becoming a target. Even if the dragons weren't migrating, the point is still moot: You are referring largely to wild dragons YEARS ago who had nothing to do with the dragons Berk collected. It changes nothing about Grimmel or his motives; in fact, it arguably makes them an even different concern, because Berk wouldn't be able to keep track of all the dragons and they could subsequently fly into danger at the drop of a hat. I feel like this conversation is focusing on far too many angles that it doesn't need to be, and is just resulting in a convoluted mess that's getting way off track. As for Berk having plenty of room, I have no idea where you get that information from when the Crimson GoreGutter knocks down a whole SET of peoples' houses just by bumping into them slightly. They have dragons swimming in their soup. There's no validity to this argument.
The point about the dragons not migrating isn't nearly as clear as you seem to think it is. I'll keep this part short: Unless it's explicitly stated that the dragons have stopped migrating, there's no way to know this for sure. Maybe you're right, and maybe they've stopped migrating, or maybe they continue migrate, just off-screen. The point is , we don't know for sure. If you think the dragons have stopped migrating, that's your opinion, and a perfectly valid one at that. That being said, stating your opinion like a fact won't make it fact.
With regards to Berk having plenty of room, I think the issue here is that we're both referring to two different things when we say "Berk". When you say Berk, it's clear you're referring to the village where the Vikings live. That's not what I'm talking about. When I say Berk, I'm referring to the whole island of Berk. And when I say there's plenty of room to expand, I'm referring to the countless instances where we've seen Berk's enormous forest across the franchise (the films and the TV series), including in the third film itself! Have you forgotten the scene where Hiccup, Toothless, and Tuffnut come across the dragon trap in the forest? If space in Berk's village was so limited, why didn't they expand their village into that forest?
Grimmel: No, that's not what I was saying, it's really quite simple: Grimmel was the straw that broke the camel's back. There was no hypothetical war or anything; it was simply the same cause-and-effect situation that had happened throughout the entire series: They beat someone and then the next threat grows out of the previous threat's fallen ashes, for 6 years straight, risking their lives for no good reason other than to keep the dragons in their houses. If you want to argue the point that there are people out there who'd never learn to accept dragons because they've disappeared into the sea, I can't lie... that's just an unfortunate side effect. There's really nothing they can do. You do not risk the lives of people you love to prove some narrative that goes nowhere.
Hiccup isn't forcing any of his friends or family to fight for him. They freely choose to follow him because they believe in his dream and want to help him fight for it. And what do you mean by "some narrative that goes nowhere"? It's a narrative from our perspective as the audience, not the characters' perspectives. From the perspectives of the characters, this is the fate of their world that they're fighting for. With that last sentence you've written in boldface text, you're conflating two different perspectives, so it doesn't make any sense.
Also, if you truly believe that Hiccup is being selfish by risking the lives of the people he loves, as you've put it, then do you think Hiccup has been a selfish character throughout the entire franchise? Because he's had his friends fighting beside him since the very first film. Part of the issue I have with the ending that was chosen for the third film is that it kind of renders most of Hiccup's efforts leading up to it completely pointless. All the victories he's achieved over the people who would hurt or kill dragons will be rendered irrelevant without someone like Hiccup to keep guiding the world towards peace and co-existence. If Hiccup were to abandon his role, there's an extremely high risk that civilization will eventually revert back to the way they were when Vikings fought dragons, since the majority of the known world hasn't learned to treat dragons with respect and compassion yet. You do not abandon the battle between good and evil just because you know evil will keep coming back. If anything, that's more of a reason to keep fighting. Put another way, as the age old saying goes, "All that's necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing."
Also why did you use some of my quotes in your argument without saying it was from my argument? Such as when you said, "the explanation was clunky etc. etc.", lol. I don't get it. Maybe I just forgot what I wrote.
I was just trying to explain using the same metaphor that you used. I guess I thought it would be easier to convey what I was saying?
Condescending: Definitely not my intention, and I was well aware you'd try to use it against me. A straw man is simply a distraction. This was not intended as a distraction because I was attempting to apply it to the things we said. And furthermore, I was trying to say that almost EVERYTHING in this whole argument has now become a straw man, because each of the things we're focusing on now has nothing to do with the main point: Why did the dragons leave Berk?
"Snotlout is flirting with someone", how does that qualify as a straw man when it literally is what the argument originally was? He IS flirting with someone, and I was saying that he does it in almost every installment of the series, therefore it is not out of character. In fact, this one is more half-hearted than the majority, because he's not even flirting with Valka, which is casually ignored here.
The definition of a straw man goes a bit deeper than that. It's where someone intentionally misrepresents an argument to make it easier to attack, then attacks that weaker version of the argument instead of the real one (i.e. attacking a straw man instead of a real one). It feels like many of your counterpoints to the things I've been saying aren't actually counterpoints to what I was saying. Instead, they seem to come from misinterpreting (and therefore misrepresenting) what I was saying, which is why I brought up the Straw Man Fallacy at all.
For example, you seem to have conflated two different points I was making about Snotlout. I was so confused when you did this, that I couldn't help but come to the conclusion that you were intentionally conflating the two arguments in an attempt to employ the Straw Man Fallacy. For the record, I don't believe this anymore, at least with regards to this example. I think you genuinely just made a mistake.
When I brought up the fact that Snotlout has grown as a character, becoming less insensitive and more sensitive throughout the films and TV shows, I brought this up as proof that it didn't make sense for him to be insensitive in the third film. Specifically, I brought this up to back up my point about it making no sense for Snotlout to make the "Who died and made you Chief?" joke. When I brought up Snotlout's character growth, it had absolutely nothing to do with the separate point I was making about Snotlout and Valka's interaction being cringe-inducing.
Looking back on one of my previous posts, I think I see where the confusion may have begun. At one point, you stated: "As for him being reset, I'm not sure why we would think he was reset in HTTYD 3 but not in 2. All he was doing in that one was fawning over Ruffnut."
I then responded to this with: "I don't mean to be rude, but I really think you should rewatch the second film. At the end of the movie, when Gobber declares, "The Chief has come home!", Snotlout is one of the people cheering the hardest for Hiccup, clapping and doing fist pumps. Can you picture early Snotlout (like from Riders of Berk, for example) doing that? Back then, he was always envious of Hiccup and always tried to undermine him at every opportunity. But Snotlout had grown so much that now he was one of Hiccup's biggest supporters."
When I made that reply, I was specifically responding to the first half of your comment where you said, "As for him being reset, I'm not sure why we would think he was reset in HTTYD 3 but not in 2." To be as explicit as possible, I was trying to say, "We would think he was reset in HTTYD 3 but not in HTTYD 2 because HTTYD 2 doesn't contradict Snotlout's character growth (cue the example about him cheering for Hiccup and how that contrasts with his younger self)". I'd effectively just ignored the second part of your comment, where you said, "All he was doing in that one was fawning over Ruffnut." I think the confusion occurred because you assumed my response was directed at the second half of your comment about Ruffnut, not the first half. To be fair, I could have been more clear about exactly what I was responding to by not even including the second half of your comment, so I partially share the blame for your misunderstanding.
Skipping a head a bit:
What takes you several months to type, I type in a day. I don't feel the conversation is beneficial to you anymore, if it ever was. It seems to affect you personally. You honestly don't even have to respond to the other stuff in this particular reply if you wish; I'm perfectly fine with saying farewell to this particular conversation, just like Hiccup.
Do you understand what I mean when I say you tend to assume things and end up coming across as condescending at times? Why did you feel the need to say, "What takes you several months to type, I type in a day"? It's almost like you're trying to assert yourself as being intellectually superior to me, and I haven't the slightest idea why. And for the record, it only takes me a few hours to compose these replies, which I assume is about the same time it takes you to do the same. The reason why it takes me so long to reply is because I have a lot of other commitments. The worst thing you could accuse me of is some mild procrastination.
Going back to your Conclusion:
Conclusion: I have to admit, I was going to keep writing here, but after your descriptions of what I said being "hurtful" I'm not sure I want to continue. Lengthy prose has been great and all, but I've come to realize that it doesn't always make good arguments. (for either of us) I did enjoy talking to you, but I have grown to find that it's become less of an educational exercise and more of a stressful and incessant banter that you do not like. And you know what? That's fine. It's alright. There are plenty of people who agree with you, just like there are plenty of people who agree with me. There are people who LOVE movies I hate, movies or books that I hate are praised by critics and audiences alike, but it just doesn't matter. As long as you can explain why you don't like it, or why it saddened you, that's what's relevant to you as a person. I'm not one who changes my opinions unless I was unsure of them to begin with. At one time I think I was that person, but that was because I looked for a long time before I started speaking on something. The same holds true today. People who do not share the same opinions can be friends, and I think you're probably a very nice person to talk to. You and I only know each other as far as this very conversation, and until when or if we actually get more information on each other, if we had a mind to, I don't think we ever will really understand each other. But you know, again that's okay. There are plenty more people who you can talk to. My opinion of this series is never changing. It makes me happy, and it pains me to see people that are angered and saddened by something that makes me happy, but that's just way the ball drops sometimes. I can't be so naive to hope that I can teach people to love something; I can only hope that they learn, grow, or take SOMETHING from the positive side of things I interpret, because some people are like that. These conversations have only gotten longer and more straw man-y with the amount of branches as they go on. My final statement is: Agree to disagree: I respect your opinion and I respect you.
Honestly, I couldn't agree more with this entire section. I've also enjoyed talking to you, despite any of the friction that's occurred in some parts. We're both entitled to our own opinions, and that's absolutely fine. I want to say that I'm genuinely glad that you enjoyed How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, and I'm not trying to take that away from you. I just hoped you'd be able to see where I'm coming from.
As for the part about things starting to become hurtful, it's clear from the way you write your prose (even in this recent section that I'm quoting) that you're assuming I'm just a hater or a killjoy who's trying to see problems where there aren't any, and as a result, you seem to (unintentionally) be talking down to me in some sections. That's the only part of this entire interaction that bothers me. I want to make it clear, your disagreeing with me on the film itself doesn't affect me at all. I respect you and your opinion as well. The reason why I criticize How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World so harshly is because I hold it to a high standard; that is, the same standard set by the first two films. I love this franchise dearly. It was a big part of my childhood and the lessons I learned from this franchise up to the events of How To Train Your Dragon 2 helped shape me into the man I am today. I basically grew up alongside Hiccup. He's one of my childhood heroes. So when I watched the third film and saw it deliver a message that was contradictory to the lessons I'd previously learned from this franchise, I'm going to be honest, it felt like a betrayal. I wanted to see Hiccup succeed. I wanted to see him achieve everything he'd ever dreamt of and more because if anyone deserved it, it was him. So when that didn't happen, I couldn't help but feel disappointed and sorry for him.
I want you to know that regardless of any misunderstandings we may have had, I'm incredibly grateful for this interaction. You've given me a gift. Up until now, I've never really had the chance to get any of this off my chest. I'm certain that I'll be better for it. So thank you, and I hope you have a great life.
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2024.05.20 15:12 Bright-Expression950 「WCW 」"BOARD PAPERS" September - December

EXECUTIVE NOTE: I posted June-August in the wrong sub.
[SEPTEMBER]
Week 1, September 2001
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◆Business Notes
Due to forced cost cutting measures, Production values have been dropped to High Quality a saving of $25k. Live Event Experience has also been dropped to Large. Broadcast Quality has dropped from Industry Standard to In House at a saving of $37,500.
[9.1 WCW NITRO!] “THE TITLE IS VACANT”
[Macon, Georgia] Who will be crowned WCW World Heavyweight Champion
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Macon City Auditorium, GA, in front of 2,445
Overall Rating 64
Scott Steiner beats Diamond Dallas Page to become the new Untied States Heavyweight Champion, (Dallas falls in his 4thdefence). Steiner will now be included in the Wrestle War main event.
Vampiro & Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) beat Billy Funn, Curt Hennig and Buff Bagwell.
Nash and Goldberg trade insults in the ring hyping their match at Wrestle War
Goldberg beat Rick Steiner
Rob Van Dam bumps into Scott Steiner backstage. Steiner promises he'll be in the World Title match at Wrestle War.
A video plays hyping Goldberg v Kevin Nash III at Wrestle War
Sting wishes DDP luck, he defends his US title against Scott Steiner in the main event
Konnan beat Mark Jindrak
Bam Bam Bigelow beat Chavo Guerroro Jr
Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes - the Legacy are backstage, disappointed they are not getting a shot at Wrestle War for the WCW World Title. They want a Tag Title match next week
Kevin Nash beat Hugh Morrus
Eric Bischoff is with Tajiri & James Mitchell confirming he will be in the World Title match at Wrestle War, but he will defend the WCW Cruiserweight title against Super Crazy next week, if Crazy becomes champion he will be in the Wrestle War match.
Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat Shane Douglas & Jeff Jarrett to retain the WCW World Tag Team Championships (second defence)
La Parka & Damien 666 beat Tommy Dreamer & Shane Helms
WCW President Eric Bischoff and the Championship Committee (Roddy Piper, Arn Anderson, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk) and Director of Talent Acquisition Dusty Rhodes announce that Booker T has suffered. Serious injury and the WCW World Heavyweight Title is vacant. A new champion will be crowned at Wrestle War in a five way match featuring all the current WCW Champions.
◆Show Notes
Volador Jr was again fined for poor behaviour backstage
Brian Adams phoned in his performance in the six man tag match
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown with a 0.11 TV Rating with 86,762 viewers and 1,421,978 viewers overall.
◆ "WRESTLE WAR!" [CARD SO FAR]
Fit Finlay v Sabu v Rob Van Dam v Yoshihiro Tajiri v Scott Steiner - For vacant WCW World Heavyweight Title
Goldberg v Kevin Nash - The Final Encounter
*Current WCW Champions will be in the match, match subject to change based on title matches
◆Business Notes
Due to forced cost cutting measures, Production values have been dropped to High Quality a saving of $25k. Live Event Experience has also been dropped to Large. Broadcast Quality has dropped from Industry Standard to In House at a saving of $37,500.
[9.7 WCW NITRO!] “CHAMPIONS UNDER ATTACK”
[Sacremento, California] Three title matches on the line
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Sacremento Community Center, CA in front of 2,175
Overall Rating 65
Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat The Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) to retainn the WCW Tag Team Titles (defence three). Damien 666 & La Parka attacked The Legacy during the match
A video plays hyping Goldberg v Nash III
Fit Finlay beats Bam Bam Bigelow to retain the WCW World Television Title (fourth defence)
Diamond Dallas Page & Sting beat Totally Buff (Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell)
Goldberg and Kevin Nash cut promos in the ring ahead of their match at Wrestle War
Goldberg destroys Evan Karagias
Sting and Diamond Dallas Page attack Lance Storm and Mike Awesome
Rick Steiner & Scott Steiner attack Rob Van Dam backstage
Vampiro & Kevin Nash beat EZ Money & Vilano V
Yoshihiro Tajiri beat Super Crazy to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Title (defence number one)
Jeff Jarrett beat Silver King
Mike Awesome beat Brian Adams
Lance Storm and Reno Mero get in the face of Sting backstage
The announcers run down three title matches, all could have implications for the Wrestle War main event where WCW Champions compete to crown the new WCW World Champion. The matches are Tajiri v Super Crazy (WCW Cruiserweight), Fit Finlay v Bam Bam Bigelow (WCW TV) and Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes v Rob Van Dam & Sabu (WCW Tag)
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown to a TV rating of 0.12 with 90,530 viewers with 1,460,037 viewers overall.
Week 3, September 2001
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[9.14 WCW NITRO!]
[Birmingham, Alabama]
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
BJCC Hall, AL in front of 2,667
Overall Rating 64
Sting & Diamond Dallas Page confronted Lance Storm & Mike Awesome to close the show
Ric Flair beat Billy Gunn
Kevin Nash beat Buff Bagwell
Kevin Nash and Goldberg went toe to toe with the microphone
Jeff Jarrett beat Konnan
Rob Van Dam beat Hugh Morrus
Lance Storm & Mike Awesome beat Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Rob Van Dam and Scott Steiner brawled backstage
Shane Douglas, Steiner Brothers beat Kaz Hayashi, Yang and Lash Leroux
WCW President Eric Bischoff spoke with Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes, Damien 666 and La Parka ahead of their match at Wrestle War
Yoshihiro Tajiri defeated Chavo Guerrero Jr (defence number two) for the WCW Cruiserweight title
Diamond Dallas Page beat Lex Luger
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown with a rating of 0.11 86,384 viewers with 1,441,142 viewers overall
[9.20 WRESTLE WAR!]
[Greenville, North Carolina]
◆”Wrestle War” Pay Per View
Williams Arena, NC in front of 13,430
Overall Rating 67
Goldberg beat Kevin Nash
Goldberg is seen leaving his locker room and heading to the ring
Rob Van Dam celebrates his title in the ring
Rob Van Dam beats Sabu, Fit Finlay, Scott Steiner, and Yoshihiro Tajiri to become the new WCW World Heavyweight Champion
Nash is getting ready backstage
Rich Flair and Dustin Rhodes beat La Parka & Damien 666
A video hypes Goldberg v Nash III
Sting & Diamond Dallas Page beat Lance Storm & Mike Awesome
Dusty Rhodes beat Terry Funk
Gene Okerlund interviews Don Callis, La Parka and Damien 666
A music video hypes the team of Sting and DDP
Curt Hennig and Billy Gunn beat Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Rob Van Dam and Sabu get into a confrontation with the Steiner Brothers
Rey Misterio Jr beat Buff Bagwell
Bam Bam Bigelow, Tommy Dreamer and Vampiro beat Shane Douglas, Jeff Jarrett and Lex Luger
Bill Alfonso, Sabu and RVD cut a promo on the Steiner Brothers
TAKA Michinoku, Chavo Guerrero Jr, EZ Money and Vilano V beat Shane Helms, Jamie Knoble, Lizmark Jr and Super Crazy
Roddy Piper tries to talk Dusty Rhodes and Terry Funk out of fighting
Announcers plug the two main events Fit Finlay v Sabu v Rob Van Dam v Scott Steiner v Tajiri for the vacant World Title and Goldberg v Nash III
◆Show Notes
Hugh Morrus was fined due to a behavioural incident
◆Business Notes
WCW Wrestle War got a pay per view buy rate of 0.13 with 67,575 buys
WCW Wrestle War was shown to an international TV audience with a rating of 0.12 with 91,555 viewers with 172,392 viewers overall
Week 4, September 2001
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[9.26 WCW NITRO!]
[Geenville, Mississippi]
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Washington County Center, MP in front of 2,588
Overall Rating 59
Sting & Goldberg beat Fit Finlay and Ultimo Dragon
Diamond Dallas Page beat Billy Gunn
Goldberg is getting ready backstage
Dustin Rhodes beat Kanyon
Fit Finlay attacked Vampiro backstage
Rob Van Dam beat Lance Storm in a non-title match
Ric Flair, Dustin Rhodes had a confrontation backstage.
Rey Misterio Junior and Kevin Nash exchanged words backstage
Totally Buff (Leg Luger & Buff Bagwell) beat Norman Smiley & Jamie Knoble
Rey Misterio Jr beat Rick Steiner
Jeff Jarrett beat Sabu
Goldberg and Sting cut a promo about how they were teaming tonight
Rob Van Dam and Scott Steiner faced off in the ring
Mike Awesome beat Konnan
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown to a rating of 0.11 with 86,566 viewers with 1,3879,551 viewers overall
[OCTOBER]
Week 1, October 2001
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Small, second in the world
Next Event Halloween Havoc (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue 1.8m
Wages ($2,3m)
Of Which Are Terminations (0k) ⬇️ $13k
Loss ($2.6m) ⬇️600k
Performance ($855k) ⬆️ 445k
Reserves $3.8m
[FACE]
Singles
Alex Wright
Bam Bam Bigelow
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T
Brazo de Platino
Diamond Dallas Page
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
Hugh Morris
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Kevin Nash
Konnan w/Tygress
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam - WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WCW World Tag Team Champion
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Shane Helms -
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy
Tommy Dreamer
Vampiro
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Christopher Daniels
Curt Hennig
Damien 666 w/Don Callis
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
Fit Finlay - WCW World Television Champion
James Storm
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Mike Sanders
Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner w/Midajah - WCW United States Heavyweight Champion
Shane Douglas
TAKA Michinoku
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
Tag Teams
Team Canada (Lance Storm w/Rena Mero & Mike Awesome)
3 Count (Evan Karagias & Shannon Moore)
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 7 Months, 2 weeks
Booker T - Frontal Bone Fracture - 11 months, 2 weeks
Lizmark Jr - Staph Infection - 25 days
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Larry Zbyszko
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Stevie Ray
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
[IN/OUT]
In
Out
Summary
No signings
[OCTOBER]
Week 1, October 2001
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◆Talent Relations
Kevin Nash has one month remaining on his 2 year, $130,000 contract. He has indicated he does not wish to extend his contract.
◆Roster Changes:
Alex Wright has been released from his contract at a cost of $76,200 to the 2001 budget
Hugh Morrus has been released from his contract at a cost of $91,200 to the 2001 budget
Mike Sanders was released from his contract at a cost of $65,400 to the 2001 budget
Evan Karagias was released from his contract at a cost of $36,000 to the 2001 budget
[9.26 WCW NITRO!]
[Natchitoches, Louisiana]
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Prather Coliseum, LA in front of 2,487
Overall Rating 64
Tensions also rise between Lance Storm and Mike Awesome
Goldberg and Sting are unhappy with each others performance in their six man tag
La Parka and Diamond Dallas Page are backstage; an argument breaks out, and they start brawling with each other.
Diamond Dallas Page, Goldberg and Sting defeated Scott Steiner and Team Canada (Lance Storm & Mike Awesome)
Gene Okerlund interviews WCW TV Champion Fit Finlay and Vampiro
Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) to retain the WCW Tag Team Titles (fourth defence)
Legacy (Ric Flair & Dustin Rhodes) have a backstage confrontation with Jeff Jarrett, Vilano V and Stacy Keilber
Vampiro beats Kanyon, Rick Steiner, Lex Luger and Bam Bam Bigelow in a WCW TV Title No.1 Contenders Match
La Parka beats Konnan
WCW President Eric Bischoff and Championship Committee Member Terry Funk speak with RVD and Scott Steiner
Rey Misterio Jr beats Cash
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark) beat James Storm & Mark Jindrak
Yoshihiro Tajiri beats Damien 666 to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Title (third defence)
Jeff Jarrett beats Super Crazy
Rob Van Dam and Scott Steiner open the show, they'll meet for the World Title at Halloween Havoc
◆Show Notes
WCW Nitro was shown with a rating of 0.11, with 86,629 viewers with 1,442,029 viewers overall.
Goldberg suffered a pronator trees syndrome at last nights show, he'll work through the injury for the next 1 year and 1 month.
◆Business Notes
NBCSN has agreed to terminate their partnership to broadcast events at no cost.
Viewer's Choice Canada has signed a twelve month agreement to broadcast events, 30% revenue will go to WCW.
Azteca 7 has agreed to terminate their partnership to broadcast events at no cost.
MVS Multivisionh as signed a twelve month agreement to broadcast events, 30% revenue will go to WCW.
J Sports 1 has agreed to terminate their partnership to broadcast events at no cost.
Samurai! TV as signed a twelve month agreement to broadcast events, 35% revenue will go to WCW.
◆News
Kevin Nash has signed a contract with WWF, he will depart WCW after five years at the end of October. He rejected a per show agreement from WCW for considerably reduced terms.
◆[Halloween Havoc] "CARD SO FAR!"
Rob Van Dam v Scott Steiner - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Fit Finaly v Vampiro - WCW World Television Title
Jeff Jarrett v Dustin Rhodes
Week 2, October 2001
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[10.7 WCW NITRO!]
[Charlotte, North Carolina]
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Grady Cole Center, NC in front of 2,709
Overall Rating 56
The announcers confirm Sting will face Goldberg at Halloween Havoc
Billy Gunn beat Air Paris
Rob Van Dam, Sabu, Goldberg & Rey Misterio Jr beat Fit Finlay, Jeff Jarrett, Mike Awesome and Lance Storm. Storm and Awesome struggled to get along.
Sting & Yoshihiro Tajiri beat Curt Hennig & Kanyon
Vampiro beats Rick Steiner
Scott Steiner beats Bryan Clark in a non-title match
Scott Steiner attacks Rob Van Dam
Ric Flair gets into an argument with Vilano V and his manager Don Callis
Diamond Dallas Page beat Shannon Moore
Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger) beat Lash Leroux and Volador Jr
Diamond Dallas Page and La Parka get into a confrontation backstage
Jeff Jarrett and Dustin Rhodes trade insults on the microphone, ahead of their match at Halloween Havoc
Sting and Goldberg argue backstage,
EZ Money beat AJ Styles
La Parka, Ultimo Dragon and TAKA Michinoku beat Super Crazy, Yang and Kaz Hayashi
Rey Misterio Jr and Kevin Nash open the show, a match is agreed for Halloween Havoc
◆Show Notes
Kanyon suffered an abdominal muscle contusion and will be out for 3 days.
◆[Halloween Havoc] "CARD SO FAR!"
Rob Van Dam v Scott Steiner - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Sting v Goldberg
Ric Flair v Vilano V
La Parka v Diamond Dallas Page
Fit Finaly v Vampiro - WCW World Television Title
Jeff Jarrett v Dustin Rhodes
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown with a TV rating of 0.11 with 86,486 viewers with 1,382,843 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes
Randy Savage has agreed a one year, per show handshake agreement with no downside.
Road Dogg has agreed a one year, per show handshake agreement with no downside.
Week 3, October 2001
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[10.17 WCW NITRO!] "BILLY FUN HAS AN ANNOUNCEMENT"
[Daytona Beach, Florida]
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Peabody Auditorium, FL in front of 2,520
Overall Rating 64
Closing the show Scott Steiner and Rob Van Dam confronted each other in the ring
New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn & Road Dogg) beat Kevin Nash & Vampiro
DDP, Sting and Rey Misterio Jr beat Curt Hennig, Chavo Guerrero Jr and Shane Douglas
Sabu beat Mr Aquila
Diamond Dallas Page and La Parka had a confrontation backstage
WCW Control Center: Confirmed for Halloween Havoc - Kevin Nash v Rey Misterio Jr, Sting v Goldberg and Ric Flair v Vilano V
Rick Steiner beat Lash Leroux
WCW TV Champion Fit Finlay attacks Vampiro backstage
Yoshihiro Tajiri & Tommy Dreamer beat Cash & EZ Money
Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger) beat Volador Jr and Brazo de Platino
Gene Okerlund interviews Jeff Jarrett and Dustin Rhodes ahead of their match at Halloween Havoc, the match is now a Bull Rope Match
Mike Awesome beat Jamie Knoble
Announcers plug the main event Kevin Nash & Vampiro v New Age Outlaws
Jeff Jarrett beat Bam Bam Bigelow
Kanyon beats Billy Kidman
Billy Gunn introduces Road Dog, the New Age Outlaws are in WCW. Kevin Nash and Vampiro appear and our main event is set.
[DARK] Lance Storm beat Kaz Hayashi
◆[Halloween Havoc] "CARD SO FAR!"
Rob Van Dam v Scott Steiner - WCW World Heavyweight Title
Kevin Nash v Rey Misterio Jr
Sting v Goldberg
Ric Flair v Vilano V
La Parka v Diamond Dallas Page
Fit Finaly v Vampiro - WCW World Television Title
Jeff Jarrett v Dustin Rhodes - Bull Rope Match
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown with a TV audience of 0.11 with 87,069 viewers with 1,458,166 viewers overall
Week 4, October 2001
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[10.17 Halloween Havoc!] "BILLY FUN HAS AN ANNOUNCEMENT"
[Auburn, Alabama]
◆”Halloween Havoc" Pay Per View
Autozone Park, TN in front of 12,497
Overall Rating 70
After the show Randy Savage hit the ring and went toe to toe with Rob Van Dam
Rob Van Dam beat Scott Steiner to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title (first defence)
Goldberg beat Sting
Goldberg leaves the locker room and heads to the ring
Rey Misterio Jr beat Kevin Nash
Scott Steiner spoke to WCW President Eric Bischoff ahead of the World Title match
Dustin Rhodes beat Jeff Jarrett in a bull rope match
WCW President Eric Bischoff meet with a disgruntled Lance Storm and Mike Awesome
Kevin Nash is seen getting ready backstage
Diamond Dallas Page beat La Parka
New Age Outlaws beat Team Canada (Mike Awesome & Lance Storm)
Diamond Dallas Page and La Parka got into it backstage
Vampiro beat Fit Finlay for the WCW World Television Title
Gene Oklerund interviews Jeff Jarrett and Dustin Rhodes ahead of their Bullrope match
Ric Flair beat Vilano V
Jamie Knoble, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer beat Chavo Guerrero Jr, Mr Aquilar and TAKA Michinoku
Yohihiro Taijir beats Ultimo Dragon to retain the WCW Cruiserweight Title (fourth defence)
The announcers preview our three main matches, Rey Misterio Jr v Kevin Nash, Goldberg v Sting and Scott Steiner v Rob Van Dam for the WCW World Title
◆Show Notes
Stevie Ray was fined for poor backstage behaviour
◆Business Notes
Halloween Havoc was shown on international TV and was rated 0.56 with 420,226 viewers with 614,274 viewers overall
Halloween Havoc received a pay per view buy rate of 0.35 (179,541 buys)
[19.18 WCW NITRO!] "MACHO MAN RETURNS"
[Daytona Beach, Florida]
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Harborside Events Center, FL in front of 2,715
Overall Rating 71
Rob Van Dam and Randy Savage closed the show in the ring
Randy Savage beat Diamond Dallas Page and Rey Misteiro Jr to become the new No.1 contender
Sting beat Kanyon
Jeff Jarrett beat Kevin Nash
Vampiro and Vilano V /Stacey Keilber had a confrontation backstage
Mike Awesome and Lance Storm fought in the ring post match, turning Storm babyface
Ric Flair & Goldberg beat Mike Awesome and Lance Storm
Rob Van Dam and Sabu beat Totally Buff (Buff Bagwell & Lex Luger) to retain the WCW Tag Titles (fifth defence)
Shane Douglas beat Konnan
In ring segment with Goldberg and Sting, this feud isn't over yet
Vampiro beat La Parka to retain the WCW World TV title (first defence)
Fit Finlay beat Brazo de Platino
Ric Flair cuts a promo, he challenges Ultimo Dragon to match in the near future
◆Show Notes
WCW Nitro was broadcast to a rating of 0.12 with 96,977 viewers with 1,581,063 viewers overall.
[NOVEMBER]
Week 1, November 2001
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Medium ⬆️, second in the world
Next Event World War 3 (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue 2.1m ⬆️ 300k
Wages ($2.6m) ⬆️ $300k
Of Which Are Terminations (268k) ⬆️ $268k
Loss $2.9m) ⬆️ $300k
Performance ($894k) ⬇️39k
Reserves $2.9m
◆Roster
[FACE]
Singles
Bam Bam Bigelow
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T
Brazo de Platino
Diamond Dallas Page
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Konnan w/Tygress
Lance Storm w/Rena Mero
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam - WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WCW World Tag Team Champion
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Shane Helms -
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy
Tommy Dreamer
Vampiro - WCW World Television Champion
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Christopher Daniels
Curt Hennig
Damien 666 w/Don Callis
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
Fit Finlay
James Storm
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Mike Awesome
Rick Steiner
Randy Savage
Scott Steiner w/Midajah - WCW United States Heavyweight Champion
Shane Douglas
Shannon Moore
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 6 Months, 2 weeks
Booker T - Frontal Bone Fracture - 10 months, 2 weeks
Norman Smiley - Intracerebral Hematoma - 1 year, 3 months, 1 week
Stevie Ray - At home
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Larry Zbyszko
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
[IN/OUT]
In
Randy Savage
Road Dogg
Out
Alex Wright
Hugh Morrus
Mike Sanders
Evan Karagias
Kevin Nash
TAKA Michinoku
Summary
Two signings and six departures
[1.11 WCW NITRO!] "SAVAGE MAKES IN RING RETURN"
[Las Vegas, Nevada]
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, NV in front of 2,418
Overall Rating 72
Savage and Rob Van Dam went at it after the match.
Randy Savage & Fit Finlay beat Rob Van Dam & Sabu in a non-title match
Randy Savage was getting ready backstage
Rey Misterio Jr beat Rick Steiner
Gene Okerlund was joined by former tag partners Lance Storm & Rena Mero and Mike Awesome
New Age Outlaws beat Kronik
Ric Flair cut a promo on Ultimo Dragon
Legacy (Dusting Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jeff Jarrett and Dustin Rhodes face off backstage, they'll do battle next in tag action
Lance Storm beats Kaz Hayashi
Goldberg beats Chavo Guerrero Jr
Scott Steiner beats Silver King
Sting beats Lex Luger
Goldberg and Sting cut in ring promos at each other
Announcers reveal Rob Van Dam & Sabu will face Randy Savage & Fit Finlay in a non-title match in the main event
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown with a TV rating of 0.12 with 97,088 viewers with 1,586,785 viewers overall.
◆Roster Changes
Jinsei Shinzaki has a greed a five appearance handshake deal with no downside
Barry Windham has agreed a one month, per appearance handshake deal with no downside
Mr Aquila has left WCW following the conclusion of his contract.
Chris Candido has agreed a five appearance/3 month handshake agreement with no downside
NOSAWA has agreed a one month handshake agreement with no downside
Jake Roberts has agreed a one month handshake agreement with no downside
Sandman has agreed a one month per show agreement with no downside
Shinya Hashimoto has agreed a one month, per show, handshake agreement with no downside.
Week 2, November 2001
——
[11.7 WCW NITRO!] "SAVAGE MAKES IN RING RETURN"
[Tampa, Florida]
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Bob Martinez Sports Center, FL in front of 3,050
Overall Rating 70
Dustin Rhodes, Ric Flair, Rob Van Dam & Sabu beat Curt Hennig, Randy Savage, Jeff Jarrett and Ulmto Dragon
Lance Storm bear Buff Bagwell
New Age Outlaws beeat Jung Dragons, Billy Kidman & Konnan and Air Raid
From the Control Center we preview Lance Storm v Mike Awesome, Jeff Jarrett v Dustin Rhodes and Rey Misteiro Jr v Scott Steiner at World War 3
Diamond Dallas Page beats Chris Candido
Ric Flair cuts a promo on Ultimo Dragon
Goldberg beats Christopher Daniels
Randy Savage and Rob Van Dam have an in-ring confrontation.
A video plays hyping up the New Age Outlaws
Sting beat Super Crazy
Vilano V beat Jamie Knoble
Steiner Brothers beat Silver King & Volador Jr
Director of Talent Acquisition Dusty Rhodes sits down with Sid Vicious to provide an injury update he'll be back in 6 months following his devastating leg break
Scott Steiner attacks Rey Misterio Jr after the match
Rey Misterio Jr beat Damien 666
Sting and Goldberg are joined in the ring by Championship Committee members Terry Funk and Arn Anderson, told if they win World War 3, they'll become No.1 Contenders at Starcade
◆Roster Changes
Vilano III has agreed a six month handshake agreement, per show fee with no downside.
El Pantera has agreed a one month, per appearance, no downside handshake agreement
Shinjiro Otani has agreed a one month, per show handshake agreement with no downside
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown last night to a 0.12 TV rating with 96,490 viewers with 1,590,844 views overall.
WCW Worldwide will return, taping Wednesday's and being shown on Sunday mornings.
Week 3, November 2001
——
[11.14 WCW NITRO!] "SAVAGE MAKES IN RING RETURN"
[Chicago, Illinois]
◆”WCW Niro” TV Show
Congress Theatre, IL in front of2,333
Overall Rating 71
Goldberg, Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair beat Jeff Jarrett, Kanyon and Randy Savage
Rey Misterio Jr bat Fit Finlay, La Parka and Diamond Dallas Page
Sting beat Curt Hennig
The announcers plugged Rob Van Dam v Randy Savage for the World Title at World War 3
Lance Storm and Rena Mero confronted Mike Awesome backstage
Goldberg and Sting argued backstage
Rob Van Dam beat Damien 666
Scott Steiner cut a backstage promo on Rey Misterio Jr
A video recapped the Sting v Goldberg feud
Mike Awesome & The Steiner Brothers beat Bam Bam Bigelow and Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Sabu beat Shannon Moore
Scott Steiner and Rey Misterio cut promos on each other in the ring
Chavo Guerrero Jr & Mark Jindrak beat Kaz Hayashi & Yang
Ultimo Dragon and Jeff Jarrett confront Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes backstage
A video played hyping Rob Van Dam v Randy Savage for the World Title at World War 3
Shane Douglas beat Shane Helms
◆Show Notes
Kaz Hayashi broke his wrist in his match
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown with a TV rating of 0.12 with 96,901 viewers with 1,625,803 viewers overall
◆"World War 3!" [CARD]
Rob Van Dam v Randy Savage - World Heavyweight Title
World War 3 - 60 Man, 3 Ring, Battle Royal
Jeff Jarrett v Dustin Rhodes
Ric Flair v Ultimo Dragon
Scott Steiner v Rey Misterio Jr
Goldberg v Sting
Lance Storm v Mike Awesome
[11.19 WCW WORLD WAR 3] "60 Warriors, 3 Rings, 1 Survivor. You Do The Math"
[Raleigh, North Carolina]
◆”WCW World War 3” Pay per View
PNC Arena, NC in front of 17,017
Overall Rating 77
Rob Van Dam beat Randy Savage to retain the WCW World Heavyweight Title (second defence)
Randy Savage makes an elaborate entrance ahead of the main event
Goldberg attacked Sting backstage
Rey Misterio Jr won World War 3. The final four were Goldberg, Sting and Scott Steiner
Goldberg and Sting go to a double count out
Jake Roberts appears backstage, he'll be in the World War 3 match
Ric Flair beat Ultimo Dragon
Scott Steiner is with Eric Bischoff, he draws which number ring he'll be in for the World War 3 match
A video is shown hyping up Randy Savage
Jeff Jarrett beat Dustin Rhodes
Goldberg is getting ready backstage
Ric Flair cut a promo on Ultimo Dragon
Scott Steiner beat Rey Misterio Jr
Mike Awesome beat Lance Storm
Scott Steiner cuts a promo on Rey Misterio Jr
New Age Outlaws beat Great Sasuke & Super Crazy
Announcers preview Ric Flair v Ultimo Dragon & Goldberg v Sting and Randy Savage v Rob Van Dam
◆Business Notes
WCW World War 3 was shown on pay per view with a buy rate of 0.37 with 189,403 buys.
WCW World War 3 was shown on international TV with a rating of 0.62 with 466,414 viewers and 670,230 viewers overall
Week 4, November 2001
——
◆News
WCW Worldwide returns! Taping monthly the 1 hour show is set to debut on ESPN2 in the US, ESPN Classic Canada (Canada), JP Sport 1 (Japan) and E4 (UK). Worldwide originally aired from October 8, 1975, to March 31, 2001. At the time of its cancellation, WorldWide was the longest-running, uninterrupted weekly syndicated show of any kind on the air in the United States.
[11.25 WCW NITRO]
[Bessemer, Alabama]
◆”WCW Nitro!” TV Show
Jackson County Fairgrounds, AL in front of 3,307
Overall Rating 69
Sting beat Randy Savage
Steiner Brothers beat Kronik
WCW Control Center confirmed for Starcade: Ric Flair v Rob Van Dam, Jeff Jarrett v Dustin Rhodes in a cage, Rey Misterio Jr v Scott Steiner
Goldberg beat Chavo Gurrero Jr
Goldberg and Sting then had an in-ring confrontation
Rob Van Dam and Scott Steiner bumped into each other backstage
La Parka beat Billy Kidman
Ric Flair signed the contract for Starcade with WCW President Eric Bischoff
Fit Finlay, New Age Outlaws went to a no contest with Rey Misterio, Ric Flair and Dustin Rhodes after Jeff Jarrett got involved
DDP was backstage following his victory early in the evening
Lance Storm beat Vilano III
Mike Awesome beat Jamie Knoble
Sting cut a promo on Goldberg
Diamond Dallas Page, Vampiro, Yoshihiro Tajiri beat EZ Money, Shannon Moore and Cash
Ric Flair cut a promo on Rob Van Dam who he will challenge for the WCW World Title at Starcade
Announcers plugged the main event Sting v Randy Savage
◆Show Notes
Bam Bam Bigelow was fined for poor backstage behaviour
◆Business Notes
WCW Nitro was shown last night with a 0.12 TV rating with 93,497 viewers with 1,538,201 viewers overall.
[11.27 WCW WORLDWIDE TAPINGS]
[Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina]
◆”WCW Worldwide!” TV Taping 1
Royal Palace Theater, NC in front of 928
Overall Rating 51
Vampiro beat Kanyon to retain the WCW World Television Title (second defence)
A video recapped the Goldberg v Sting feud
Lash Leroux beat James Storm
Scott Steiner cut a promo on Rey Misterio Jr
EZ Money beat Bobby Eaton
Tommy Dreamer & Yoshihiro Tajiri challenged New Age Outlaws to a match at Starcade
Tommy Dreamer & Yoshihiro Tajiri beat Elix Skipper & Kid Romeo
Jamie Knoble beat Jimmy Valiant
Ric Flair and Rob Van Dam cut promos on each other
◆”WCW Worldwide!” TV Taping 2
Royal Palace Theater, NC in front of 928
Overall Rating 48
Ric Steiner beat Konnan
A video recaps the Rob Van Dam v Ric Flair feud
Lizmark Jr, Volador Jr and Super Crazy beat Chavo Guerrero Jr, Damien 666 and Vilano V
Jeff Jarrett cuts a promo on Dustin Rhodes
Silver King beat Shannon Moore
Air Raid (Air Paris & AJ Styles) beat The Barbarian & KC Thunder
Rey Misterio Jr cuts a promo on Scott Steiner ahead of their match at Starcade
Mark Jinfrak beat CW Anderson
Announcers plug Konnan v Ric Steiner in the main event
◆”WCW Worldwide!” TV Taping 3
Royal Palace Theater, NC in front of 928
Overall Rating 53
Curt Hennig beat Bam Bam Bigelow
Rena Mero and Lance Storm cut a promo on Mike Awesome
Mike Awesome beat BRazo de Platino
Dustin Rhodes cut a promo on Jeff Jarrett
Great Sasuke beat El Pantera
Ric Flair cut a promo on Rob Van Dam
Kronik beat Jimmy Valiant & KC Thunder
Buff Bagwell beat Romeo Valentino
◆”WCW Worldwide!” TV Taping 4
Royal Palace Theater, NC in front of 928
Overall Rating 51
Lex Luger beat Billy Kidman
New Age Outlaws beat Bobby Eaton & CW Anderson
Sting cut a promo on Goldberg
Sabu beat Christopher Daniels
WCW World Champion Rob Van Dam cut a promo on Ric Flair
Fit Finlay and DDP fought backstage
A video recapped Rey Misterio Jr v Scott Steiner feud
Shane Helms beat Chris Candido
Yang beat JR Ryder
◆Taping Notes
Bobby Orton, Jimmy Valiant, The Barbarian, KC Thunder, CW Anderson, JR Ryder and Romeo Valentino agreed one night deals to work the taping
Lex Luger sustained a Superocondylar Fracture, following survey he will be out for 11 days
◆Business Notes
WCW Worldwide was shown with 0.7 TV rating 54,475 viewers with 119,150 viewers overall
[DECEMBER]
Week 1, November 2001
//END OF MONTH REPORT
◆Company Info
Size Medium ⬆️, second in the world
Next Event Starcade (pay per view)
TV Shows: WCW Nitro (Monday)
◆Financial Summary
Revenue 2.1m ⬆️ 300k
Wages ($2.4m) ⬇️ $200k
Of Which Are Terminations (0k) ⬇️ $268k
Loss $2.8m) ⬇️ $100k
Performance ($534k) ⬇️360k
Reserves $2.3m
◆Roster
[FACE]
Singles
Bam Bam Bigelow
Barry Windham
Billy Kidman w/Tygress
Booker T
Brazo de Platino
Diamond Dallas Page
Goldberg
Great Sasuke
James Mitchell
Jamie Knoble
Konnan w/Tygress
Lance Storm w/Rena Mero
Lash Leroux
Lizmark Jr
Norman Smiley
Rey Misterio Jr w/Tygress
Rob Van Dam - WCW World Heavyweight Champion, WCW World Tag Team Champion
Sabu w/Bill Alfonso - WCW World Tag Team Champion
Shane Helms
Shinjiro Otani
Silver King
Sting
Super Crazy
Tommy Dreamer
Vampiro - WCW World Television Champion
Volador Jr
Yoshiro Tajiri - WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Tag Teams
Air Raid (AJ Styles & Air Paris)
Kronik (Brian Adams & Bryan Clark)
Legacy (Dustin Rhodes & Ric Flair)
Jung Dragons (Yang & Kaz Hayashi)
[HEEL]
Singles
Buff Bagwell
Cash
Chavo Guerrero Jr
Christopher Daniels
Chris Candido
Curt Hennig
Damien 666 w/Don Callis
El Pantera
Elix Skipper
EZ Money
Fit Finlay
Jinsei Shinzaki
James Storm
Jake Roberts
Kanyon w/Bobby Henan
Kid Romeo
La Parka
Lex Luger
Mark Jindrak
Mike Awesome
NOSAWA
Rick Steiner
Randy Savage
Sandman
Scott Steiner w/Midajah - WCW United States Heavyweight Champion
Shane Douglas
Shannon Moore
Shinya Hashimoto
Ultimo Dragon
Vilano III
Vilano V w/Stacy Keibler
◆Unavailable
Sid Vicious - Leg Break 5 Months, 2 weeks
Booker T - Frontal Bone Fracture - 11 Months
Norman Smiley - Intracerebral Hematoma - 1 year, 2 months, 1 week
Stevie Ray - At home
Kaz Hayashi - Broken Wrist - 9 days
Lex Luger - Supracondylar Fracture - 13 days
NOSAWA 0 Lateral Collateral Ligament - 25 days
◆Personalities
Arn Anderson - Member of the Championship Committee
Eric Bischoff - OwnePresident
Dusty Rhodes - Director Talent Acquisition
Roddy Piper - Member of the Championship Committee
Ricky Steamboat - Member of the Championship Committee
Terry Funk - Member of the Championship Committee / Part Time Wrestler
Larry Zbyszko
Paisley
Mike Tenay
Tony Schiavone
Gene Okerlund
[IN/OUT]
In
Jinsei Shinzaki
Barry Windham
Chris Candido
NOSAWA
Jake Roberts
Sandman
Shinya Hashimoto
Vilano III
El Pantera
Shinjiro Otani
Out
Mr Aquila
Summary
10 signings and one departure
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Hello, dear reader! This thread marks four whole years (!) of us doing these threads week in and week out, and we, the whole new releases team, just want to say thank you for sticking with us for this long. I'll put some fun review statistics in the comments below, but for now, let's take a look at two excellent schnitzeltastic Austrian DnB releases from this week!

1. Wingz - Ghost LP [Overview Music]

Recommended if you like: Rizzle, En:vy, Invadhertz
For my tastes, the minimal/deep and dark scene in drum and bass is sometimes a little too crowded. Every single week, we've got upwards of 50 releases just in that corner, and while I try my best to highlight the really good ones, I've still got a bunch of other subgenres I deeply (heh) care about as well, leading to a lot of dark stuff slipping through the cracks. Not all of it good, mind you. Some of it though! For instance, one excellent artist that we haven't talked about here at all yet, that has been consistently delivering pure gold on the vibey, rolling, minimal sound front for years now, is very much overdue a proper spotlight on here. Of course, I'm talking about the Luigi of the dnb scene (a quote of his I sadly cannot find the link for anymore), Wingz! More like the Luigenius of DnB. Anyway.
While his journey to widespread acclaim in the scene arguably only started to properly kickstart in 2019, Viennamese music enthusiast and professional Twitterer Markus Kocar has earned his musical wingz way earlier than you might think. Back in 2008 (!), Markus had already begun delving deeper into all things DJing, and depending on how far back you go, you minimal enjoyers might be surprised what you hear him spin. You see, after seeing Pendulum at his very first DnB party, he became a massive Dancefloor enjoyer, from where he jumped over to Jump Up and eventually Neurofunk, which provided a smooth transition point to the more minimal vibes he is now known for. Over the years, Markus got more and more active around the scene, sharing his mixes around a lot, regularly hanging out on DnB forums and just generally interacting more with the scene in Vienna. One fateful day in 2013, he was chatting to this Austrian guy, who had been gaining some popularity recently, I think his name was Meth Juice or something, no one you would know nowadays, and he basically told him, if you don't start producing you won't stand out amongst the sea of DnB DJs. So... he did just that!
It didn't take long for him to put the knowledge he had gained from his time on the legendary Neurohop Forum, on which he made tons of connections with the likes of Grey Code, Vorso, Rueben and many more, to good use, turning what began with certified club bangers like "Untitled Roller WIP" into much more serious output, the first of which was debuted on the then-newly-founded IN:DEEP Music in 2014. As the Forum transitioned over to Facebook and turned into what you might now know as the Music Squad, Markus continued to improve his game, by not only showing Dancefloors all over the area what a good set sounds like, but even touring with man like Phace and spreading his production wingz far and wide across the likes of T3K, Context, Addictive Behaviour, Flexout (which earned him his first Noisia Radio play), Demand Records (which earned him support on Skankandbass), and eventually, Lifestyle. Why am I highlighting Lifestyle in this list? Because that's where he made the career-altering connection with none other than Peter Piper Maxted, who was part of Lifestyle at the time and would go on to found his very own label, Overview Music, soon after this.
Not only did Peter fly Markus over for his first UK gig in the one and only Volks club in Brighton in 2018, since then he also signed him on for (as of right now) 5 whole EPs and so many hot singles the ads on even the filthiest of websites will pale in comparisons. Wingz wasn't just a household name on the Overview roster though, during that time he also debuted on (warning, long list) Korsakov, Mainframe, Fraktal, Cyberfunk, Deep Within, V Recordings, Delta9, 4NC¥ //DarkMode, Sofa Sound, VISION, Blackout and DIVIDID, remixing Noisia, Agressor Bunx, Droptek, Grey Code and Data 3 and collaborating with Rueben (who remixed him in 2017 as Ordure!), Submarine, Waeys and En:vy along the way. Phew. Not to mention his Future Garage alias In Agony, with which he showed the world his take on the Burial sound, and his sets all over the world, hitting even South Africa in recent times! I feel like I used my spreading his wingz pun too early.
However, there was one thing he hadn't done all through this yet: an album. As you can maybe tell from the way I not so subtly phrased that there, that changed this week, with the long-awaited arrival of the Ghost long player on his home imprint, Overview. So let's check it out!
We ease into the landscape of the melodically pleasing, deeply minimal vibes Wingz has become known for with the opening track Ghost, showcasing a ton of introductory atmospheric beauty, before smoothly sailing down a stream of minimal rolling vibes, the melodies around it constantly evolving over the stretch of one very long drop. Lonely Place continues the general vibe of minimalistic ear candy nicely with a proper low blanket of (sub)bass keeping us safely tucked in, while a mean kick shakes us to our core and a lot of heavy reverberations fill out the scenery. However, from the distance, we can hear someone approaching: Rider Shafique! On Keep Control, we trade lovely vibes with large swaths of goosebump-causing sounds intertwined with Rider's signature menacing vocals, both exhaling pure destruction at every stop. These heavier tones linger on a little bit longer, as Street Echoes takes us down the path of upfront, powerful drum action, basslines going back and forth between delightfully threatening and growing into menacing mountains of madness, and a vocal that demands that you dance already.
After so much energy, we have earned ourselves a bit of a break, and luckily, Wingz delivers a proper auditory vacation with Parting. Audio crackles, a tightly looping dramatic melody in the background, a moody vocal, plopped onto a smoothly rolling, hi-hat-filled drum set, with the occasional vocal, synth bloop and even some tiny distortion peeking through - just lovely! Speaking of, Guardian Angel takes this loveliness and amplifies it to straight-up soul-soothing, thanks to West Midlandian Luke Truth bringing in one of his most soulful performances yet, while we continuously roll through all sorts of subtle subdued little treats for the ears floating around on here. Gambit very much breaks us out of our trance, with only the wubbiest of wubs, the snappiest of snaps and some gnarly distorted basses. Minimal club bangerism at its finest! On the followup Submission we go deeper and deeper into it, with a supremely deeply vibrating, Dancefloor-incinerating bassline, spiced up with a drum-laden cocktail of think breaks, rave sirens, what sounds like turn indicators and even more I can't quite identify, evolving in a really satisfying way.
We stay down in the aggressive mud a little bit longer, with Within Me. Not only do we get great finely-tuned and groovy aggression coming from the drum action, we've also got some thick bass whomps and the strangely catchy, titular vocal sample - a banger, in other words! On Tonight, the vibe pendulum swings back to the lovely side of things, this time brought to us via a composition of soulfully synthed-up chords, blooped-up synth bleeps, distorted stabs, and an intoxicating tincture of various nicely processed vocals. The vibe pendulum strikes again, and we are back with one last wub-infused minimal club banger, Someone, that in my eyes especially excels in the relentlessly tick-tick-ticking drums that hammer into us while we witness the back-and-forth between the bwoam and the wubs. I'm very good with words, you see. For our closer Forgive & Forget, Wingz swings (say that three times) back into soulful territory once more, ending this journey through melodic minimalism with the one and only Collette Warren putting on a hell of a performance, a heartwarming blanket of bass underneath it all, and just general drifting-away energy.
It's rare that I'm actually this engaged with minimal DnB on a full album runtime, but by reaching across the whole spectrum of deepness, making sure that every single tune sports a deeply satisfying progression and never straying too far from his mission of injecting musicality into even the most minimalistic of club bangers, minimalstermind Wingz has managed to capture my attention wholeheartedly.
Other deep, dark or vibey stuff from this week: - En:vy, Monty - INLOVE - Hiraeth, Alexvnder - The Truth (Leniz Remix) - Shortball, Las Iguanas - Sun Slows Down - FERVL - Vvild 💎 - YAANO, Skylark - Falling - Molecular - Heritage & Sound LP - KRÆK - XOU002 💎 - Kuttin Edge - Flicker & Flash

2. Manta - Home [Sinful Maze]

Recommended if you like: Irontype, Esym, The Clamps
After such a detailed deep dive, let's do a fun little quickie to finish things off. Luckily, we've got the perfect candidate: The one and only Manta, who you might remember from way back when we talked about his Diascope EP, has debuted on one of my favourite labels around, the wonderful Czechian imprint Sinful Maze, who you should remember from all the times I talk about it on here. Those are all separate links!
But first, a quick check-in: What has Daniel "Manta" Hollinetz from Salzburg been up to since we last talked about him here? Well, of course he has been busy playing shows all over the place, but he's also been putting out some rather (Man)tasty releases on the likes of High Tea, Blu Saphir, Korsakov and, as of 2023, even Neurofunk behemoth Eatbrain! While all of these are sick in their own right, I have to specifically shout-out his and his good mate Frank Lemon's VIP-ified version of my all-time favourite of theirs, Adventure, on Hanzom - what a tune.
Alright, so what does his Sinful Amazeing debut, Home, sound like then? Built around a sample of the Bards of Skyrim's The Age of Aggression, one of the coolest samples I've come across in recent times by the way, Home takes us through one of Manta's signature cinematic adventures full of all sorts of ear candy production elements. Right from the beginning, during the relatively short intro, we are treated to such a sick sounding guitar part that you can't help but become curious what is about to follow. As the bard hits the titular With our blood and our steel we will take back our home lyric, the age of aggression really does begin, with almost out-of-control-spiraling, soundsystem-decimating distortion explosions sparring with relentless, futuristic, colourful and straight-up mind-piercing machine gun fire. I can't even point to a specific favourite part or anything, literally everything in this just sounds so damn good. A proper adrenaline rush of a tune.
Simply Mantastic.
Other heavy stuff from this week: - DNMO, Wolfy Lights - Bombalaya (Blooom remix) (<333) - TANTRON - Enchanted - Various Artists - MODULES two - Karpa - Keep Away - Sinister Souls - Chronicles, Volume 1 - Various Artists - Headz Up vol. 2 - Foks - Miss You
 

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2024.05.20 09:23 y_uht Swan Song is a constant contrast between lyrics and production and it might be my favorite thing everrr

I see that Swan Song is not the type of right-in-your-face bangerz like Easy and Smart, but the genius lies in its lyrics and production.
I loooove it when Fimmies sang powerful and badass songs, but the more I listen to and understand Swan Song’s lyrics, the more I fall in love with it 🥰
It was quite refreshing to listen to Swan Song, because although there are A LOT of kpop songs about self-love, self-respect, fuck-the-haters and whatnot; they all lean into this anger, frustration or depression state of emotion. But for Swan Song, I think it leans more into acceptance and very close to forgiveness.
They were singing a sad song, but rather than being outright depressed, the song has this light-hearted tone in it, as if Fimmies are already so familiar with what happened they could take it lightly. But it’s obvious that what they went thru is NEVER light-hearted or supposed to be taken easy, and it’s more heartbreaking.
The production is beautiful too and ties so well with the message. Their light-hearted tone just like they were telling a random story, the soft and angelic “eh-eh~~” part is like something you hear at a funeral; soothing but heartbreaking.
Swan Song is one of their most badass songs for me, because of how real and authentic it is.
Some songs I also love that have the same vibe: Not Strong Enough - boygenius The Archer - Taylor Swift
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2024.05.20 05:36 blinkythewonderchimp Packet Hacking Village Talks at DEF CON 32 Call for Presentations Now Open

OVERVIEW
The Wall of Sheep would like to announce a call for presentations at DEF CON 32 in Las Vegas, NV from Thursday, August 8th to Sunday, August 11th. Packet Hacking Village Talks goal is to deliver talks that increase security awareness and provide skills that can be immediately applied after the conference. Our audience ranges from those who are new to security to the most seasoned practitioners in the security industry. We are accepting submissions from individuals and organizations on any of the topic areas, including, but not limited to, the following technologies and applications:
DEF CON attracts a wide range of technological skill sets, presentations need to be accessible, with explanatory information to help the audience understand.
The Wall of Sheep will not accept product or vendor related pitches. If your talk is a thinly-veiled advertisement for a product or service your company is offering, please do not apply! We will also not accept talks that have been given elsewhere, including at DEF CON / Black Hat / BSides.
All accepted talks will be announced, recorded, and published by Aries Security, LLC. and DEF CON Communications, Inc. Please see our YouTube channel for all talks from previous years: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnL9S5Wv_dNvO381slSA06w and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Om9kAkl32dWlDSNlDS9Iw.
The Call for Presentations will close on Friday, May 31st at 11:59 PM PST. The list of talks will be finalized and published on Friday, June 7th.
SPEAKING FORMAT --UPDATED FOR DEF CON 32
Each presentation slot is 1 hour maximum, including time for Q&A. If we have time and it is in line with our goals mentioned above, then there is a good chance you will be selected.
Presentations will be part of DEF CON's new "Creator Stages". Although presenters will not receive a DEF CON speaker badge, they will receive a human badge and additional identification as village speakers. Presentations will also be recorded and shared on DEF CON's media servers and YouTube. Additionally, we do not recommend live demos. Pre-recorded demos are preferred.
To submit a presentation, please provide the following information in the form below to cfp2024[at]wallofsheep[dot]com
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  1. I will submit a completed (and possibly updated) presentation and a reference to all of the tool(s), law(s), Web sites and/or publications referenced to at the end of my talk and as described in this CFP submission by noon PST, July 30th, 2024. Please note this is a hard deadline as presentation and details need to be sumitted to DEF CON.
  2. I will submit a final Abstract and Biography to the Wall of Sheep by noon PST, July 30th, 2024. Please note this is a hard deadline as presentation and details need to be sumitted to DEF CON.
  3. I will include a detailed bibliography as either a separate document or included within the presentation of all resources cited and/or used in my presentation.
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Yes, I, (insert primary speaker name), have read and agree to the Grant of Copyright Use.
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2024.05.20 04:29 IjikaYagami When it comes to creating a world-class transit network, LA's done or is doing most of the hard part, which is building the infrastructure. Keeping it clean and safe is much easier.

Amidst all the doom and gloom about the system, I will say this - LA's done or is doing most of the hard part, which is actually getting the infrastructure built to begin with. Keeping the system clean and safe comes second, and is much easier to do - just hire the right teams and put them to work.
I'm saddened by the current state of the system, but it's not permenant or long-term - just gotta hire the right people in charge, put the money in the right places, and the rest will fall in place.
I spent five years going to college in San Diego, a city that basically said "Can't have a dirty/unsafe system if you don't have a (reliable) system to begin with". I'd much rather have a dirty bus line than a nonexistent one, or one that arrives every hour or so and cuts off service after 7 PM, which is San Diego's system. A clean/safe system is completely meaningless if it's not frequent, reliable, or goes anywhere. What's more, the prospects for improvements are bleak, given how hostile the local electorate is towards transit and taxes. The situation's even worse in cities like Phoenix, Dallas, and Houston.
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2024.05.20 02:24 KittyKatSupwize Am I over reacting to my (33M) husband not wanting to renew our vows with me (30F)?

UPDATE: a lot of people have opinions omg lol. As I stated in a comment and I’ve stated to my husband multiple times (even when we were planning our wedding) the whole massive wedding thing wasn’t my style and I was doing it for him. Because I love him and that’s what you do for the people you love: you compromise, I was happy I got the guest count down to 180 from 250 and was able to talk him out of a church since I’m not religious! I don’t like being the center of attention and that’s what the bride is. But I did it, and it was fun, even if it was torture at times too. I literally just thought this vow renewal would be fun, and a way to celebrate a milestone that I think is a big deal. And being able to say you got married in Vegas is just something I think is cool and interesting. I’ve told him it’s not as serious as he (and obviously a lot of other people) is taking it. It’s not a dig at our first wedding, we’re not having issues, we know “vows don’t expire”. It’s literally just a way to celebrate that we won’t be able to do again. We will have a 5 year anniversary once. Just like a 10,15, etc. why not celebrate those? Life is short — throw yourself a party. That’s how I see it anyway… but ya know, keep calling me and my ideas stupid I’m used it at this point.
¯_(ツ)_/¯
I just asked my husband if he would be down to renew our vows while we were in Las Vegas this October. The weekend we are going is the weekend after our 5th wedding anniversary and I thought it would be a fun way to celebrate the milestone — you know the whole eloping in Vegas trope type of thing with the neon and the getaway car and everything. He said he doesn’t want to if it’s like $500 or more…. Almost all of the places I’ve looked at are around that price (once you consider tips and such) and he is shooting down the idea because of that. We’re not rich by any means but we’re also not strapped for cash either. It’s feeling like any time I ask for anything I’m getting put down or ignored especially if it’s money related. I’m feeling so down and sad about this, but I also know where he’s coming from — his family had money problems when he was growing up so he’s a lot more frugal than I am, and I know his logic is we’re already married why do it again?
I don’t know… I think I needed to vent more than ask for advice, but any advice on how to deal with a frugal partner is greatly appreciated. I’m feeling really sad and like what I want isn’t worth the money to him in this or any situation, there are more situations like this between us but this one is just really getting to me.
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2024.05.19 20:53 ramdytis3c Unposted Tracks - Part2 [Out 2024-05-17] [B2Simple Records]



Ground Work - Psico (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 127, 7:18, MP3 17.78 Mb
Ground Work - Silver Sand Man (Original Mix) / Key Ab, BPM 134, 6:56, MP3 16.73 Mb
Ground Work - Tranziente (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 100, 7:29, MP3 18.27 Mb
Grum - Higher State (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 128, 4:07, MP3 9.97 Mb
Gunjack - ACID CITY (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 145, 6:14, MP3 15.21 Mb
Gunjack - ACIDF4K (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 146, 6:10, MP3 15.05 Mb
Gunjack - MDUB9 (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 142, 6:21, MP3 15.52 Mb
Gustavo Bassani - Additive Rhythm (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 135, 5:45, MP3 13.92 Mb
Gustavo Reinert - I Wanna (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 130, 4:56, MP3 12.17 Mb
Gustavo Reinert - Paqueta (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 128, 6:00, MP3 14.73 Mb
Hackerbeatz - Find A Way (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 126, 5:05, MP3 12.73 Mb
Hackerbeatz - Woke Up (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 125, 4:40, MP3 11.76 Mb
Haley Maze, Thoré - Reflections (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 120, 3:22, MP3 8.34 Mb
KBeat - In This Moment (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 134, 5:21, MP3 13.04 Mb
KLBR - Hourglass (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 139, 6:00, MP3 14.64 Mb
KOII - Prisoner (Kanif The Jhatmaster Remix) / Key Fm, BPM 78, 3:36, MP3 9.26 Mb
KREZUS, ØNELY - reset (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 166, 1:50, MP3 4.61 Mb
Kai 5 - No Rules (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 137, 6:18, MP3 15.34 Mb
Kairos Grove, Lake Matisse - Fairytale (Original Mix) / Key A, BPM 120, 2:18, MP3 5.92 Mb
Kalondoly - Focus (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 105, 3:01, MP3 7.45 Mb
Kana - Black Star (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 100, 4:12, MP3 10.16 Mb
Kana - Life (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 107, 5:00, MP3 12.10 Mb
Kana - Love Me (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 100, 5:53, MP3 14.23 Mb
Kana - Stereo Love (Original Mix) / Key E, BPM 110, 4:05, MP3 9.88 Mb
Kangding Ray - Four Intertwined Spirals (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 136, 6:12, MP3 15.20 Mb
Kangding Ray - Polar (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 140, 6:24, MP3 15.68 Mb
Kareful, LOSTMANE, pale fortress - Sentinel (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 115, 2:20, MP3 5.79 Mb
Kareful, LOSTMANE, pale fortress - Sentinel (slowed) / Key F#m, BPM 101, 2:39, MP3 6.54 Mb
Kareful, LOSTMANE, pale fortress - Sentinel (sped up) / Key Bbm, BPM 126, 2:07, MP3 5.28 Mb
Karin, Drop The Cheese, DJJINA - BUM BUM BUM (Extended Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 130, 3:38, MP3 9.06 Mb
Karin, Drop The Cheese, DJJINA - BUM BUM BUM (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 130, 2:37, MP3 6.63 Mb
Kathy Brown, Bimbo Jones - Dance (The Future Collective Remix Extended) / Key Dbm, BPM 125, 4:21, MP3 10.70 Mb
Kathy Brown, Bimbo Jones - Dance (The Future Collective Remix) / Key Dbm, BPM 125, 2:39, MP3 6.63 Mb
Kaybee, Joey SLVR - Fallen Angels (Extended Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 124, 5:48, MP3 14.05 Mb
Kaydell - Dia y Noche (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 128, 2:41, MP3 6.57 Mb
KeTrab - Acid Domination. (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 150, 6:50, MP3 16.95 Mb
KeTrab - Arsonists ! (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 150, 7:02, MP3 17.46 Mb
KeTrab - Back to Acid (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 150, 6:50, MP3 16.95 Mb
Kemyo - Miks Am (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 137, 5:07, MP3 12.65 Mb
Ken Silver - Dreams (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 130, 3:21, MP3 8.18 Mb
Kev Wright - The Molecule (Beat Laundry Remix) / Key C, BPM 115, 5:43, MP3 13.83 Mb
Kev Wright - The Molecule (KPAXX Remix) / Key Fm, BPM 123, 6:42, MP3 16.17 Mb
Kev Wright - The Molecule (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 123, 6:54, MP3 16.66 Mb
Kevin Yost - I1 (Yost's Extended Rework) / Key Dm, BPM 124, 9:59, MP3 24.00 Mb
Kevin Yost - T2 (Card Remix Version) / Key Dm, BPM 122, 9:02, MP3 21.75 Mb
Kholiqov - Who You Are (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 105, 2:49, MP3 6.92 Mb
Kidd Evil - Pa Bajo (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 128, 4:04, MP3 10.05 Mb
Kidd Island - Takes Over (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 126, 3:52, MP3 9.62 Mb
Kiesse - Lock Me Free (Extended Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 123, 5:18, MP3 13.04 Mb
Kikko Esse - 4Pm (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 125, 6:10, MP3 15.15 Mb
Kikko Esse - Deep Mind (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 125, 6:43, MP3 16.46 Mb
Kikko Esse - Make It (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 123, 6:22, MP3 15.64 Mb
Kikko Esse - Take It Easy (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 125, 5:58, MP3 14.67 Mb
Kiko, Etienne De Crecy - Superdata (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 124, 6:01, MP3 14.61 Mb
Kiming Dollo - Gorgon town (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 124, 1:54, MP3 4.95 Mb
King G - Glory (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 116, 6:05, MP3 14.85 Mb
King G - Go On (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 115, 5:26, MP3 13.30 Mb
King G, X-Soul RSA - Teamwork feat. X-Soul RSA (Original Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 116, 6:56, MP3 16.89 Mb
Kirill Dark - Hold Me (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 124, 2:41, MP3 6.53 Mb
Kito Jempere - Love Myself But I Can't Make It Love (Album Version) / Key Abm, BPM 159, 1:58, MP3 5.04 Mb
Kito Jempere - Love Myself But I Can't Make It Love (School Band Version) / Key Abm, BPM 159, 1:32, MP3 4.00 Mb
Klaudia Gawlas - Dark Space (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 146, 6:12, MP3 14.99 Mb
KllangBunker - Rescurrection (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 140, 6:00, MP3 14.44 Mb
KllangBunker - Trap (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 142, 5:28, MP3 13.17 Mb
Knox - Too Strong (Instrumental) / Key Em, BPM 124, 7:04, MP3 17.21 Mb
Knox - Too Strong (Original) / Key F#m, BPM 124, 7:04, MP3 17.21 Mb
Kora, Stang - Wasting Time (DCVCV Extended Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 128, 4:51, MP3 11.93 Mb
Korsakow - Here Comes the Sun (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 127, 7:08, MP3 17.35 Mb
Korsakow - Soul Brother (Original Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 121, 5:41, MP3 13.87 Mb
Krespo - Party (Extended Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 127, 5:19, MP3 12.93 Mb
Krespo - Power (Extended Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 124, 5:12, MP3 12.62 Mb
Kriss Bergasa - Dale Con Perreo (Extended Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 128, 5:18, MP3 12.88 Mb
Krizman Toni - Late Night (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 130, 5:44, MP3 13.98 Mb
Kuss - Stay Like This (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 141, 4:38, MP3 11.38 Mb
L/F/D/M - Chalet (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 135, 4:02, MP3 9.91 Mb
L/F/D/M - China Town (Original Mix) / Key C, BPM 139, 5:59, MP3 14.60 Mb
L/F/D/M - Push (Original Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 126, 4:57, MP3 12.12 Mb
L/F/D/M - Scaredy Cat (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 137, 5:29, MP3 13.41 Mb
LLLIT - Sampler Dub (Lamebot Remix) / Key Gm, BPM 126, 3:55, MP3 10.02 Mb
LUĐØ - Planeta Morado (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 135, 6:01, MP3 14.71 Mb
Lad - Ron Ron (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 138, 6:25, MP3 15.75 Mb
Lamyadon - Bantayan (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 110, 4:27, MP3 10.97 Mb
Larry Ababio - Kinda Loving (Extended Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 128, 6:02, MP3 14.66 Mb
Laureano Sánchez, Alex Lyng - Cerca Del Mar ft. Dani Barranco ((Canarias)) / Key Cm, BPM 140, 3:05, MP3 7.53 Mb
Laurent Simeca - Feel Good (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 130, 4:57, MP3 12.00 Mb
Laurent Simeca - Feel Good (Radio-Edit) / Key Ebm, BPM 130, 2:55, MP3 7.13 Mb
Lausen - Acid Inhaler (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 133, 4:47, MP3 11.52 Mb
Lausen - Creeper (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 133, 5:28, MP3 13.17 Mb
Lausen - Dry Ray (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 127, 5:14, MP3 12.60 Mb
Lausen - Get In (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 135, 5:59, MP3 14.40 Mb
Lausen - Orange (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 84, 4:59, MP3 11.98 Mb
Lausen - Silver & Black (Original Mix) / Key A, BPM 134, 6:03, MP3 14.54 Mb
Lausen - Slot (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 137, 5:54, MP3 14.20 Mb
Lausen - Vaporized (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 132, 6:09, MP3 14.78 Mb
Leffingwell - Plastique (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 128, 5:38, MP3 13.82 Mb
Lefrenk - New Groove (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 136, 5:55, MP3 14.45 Mb
Lefrenk - Profundo (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 137, 5:28, MP3 13.34 Mb
Lefrenk - Swing (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 136, 4:53, MP3 11.94 Mb
Lefrenk - Tesis (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 136, 5:13, MP3 12.74 Mb
Lenn Wated - Pim Pam (Arnau Ariza Extended Remix) / Key Am, BPM 129, 5:27, MP3 13.44 Mb
Lenn Wated - Pim Pam (Arnau Ariza Remix) / Key F#m, BPM 129, 2:59, MP3 7.49 Mb
Lenn Wated - Pim Pam (J.Moral Extended Remix) / Key Fm, BPM 126, 4:19, MP3 10.71 Mb
Lenn Wated - Pim Pam (J.Moral Remix) / Key Fm, BPM 126, 3:24, MP3 8.52 Mb
Lenn Wated - Pim Pam (Jaidek Extended Remix) / Key Bbm, BPM 125, 5:11, MP3 12.79 Mb
Lenn Wated - Pim Pam (Jaidek Remix) / Key Fm, BPM 125, 3:04, MP3 7.72 Mb
Levii, Joseph Feinstein - Let You Go (Extended Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 122, 4:12, MP3 10.48 Mb
Levii, Joseph Feinstein - Let You Go (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 122, 3:14, MP3 8.15 Mb
Lewinsky, EIIVI - Move It (Extended Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 127, 3:52, MP3 9.52 Mb
Lewinsky, EIIVI - Move It (Radio Edit) / Key Gm, BPM 127, 3:23, MP3 8.37 Mb
Linear System - Blue Magic (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 144, 5:53, MP3 14.27 Mb
Lisi & Bill - Haunted By Love (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 120, 6:45, MP3 16.52 Mb
Lisi & Bill - Never Enough (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 121, 5:50, MP3 14.35 Mb
Liu, Alex O'Clock - Bad Boys (Extended Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 128, 5:15, MP3 12.85 Mb
Liz Van Gretsch - Burn This City (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 95, 3:55, MP3 9.54 Mb
Lo Fi Jack - Grooves (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 86, 2:40, MP3 6.66 Mb
Locasena - Can't Stop (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 134, 5:37, MP3 13.59 Mb
Logo alloy, Zam T - What I Gota Do Boy (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 120, 6:02, MP3 14.60 Mb
Lois (fr) - Fire (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 129, 5:55, MP3 14.44 Mb
Loopover - Hant (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 140, 4:54, MP3 11.78 Mb
Lorenzo Chi - Under Deep (Original) / Key Fm, BPM 123, 4:49, MP3 11.79 Mb
Lorenzo Chi - Under Deep (WhoisBriantech House Of Bx Dub) / Key Gm, BPM 125, 7:12, MP3 17.51 Mb
Lorenzo Oppo - Schranz (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 82, 4:42, MP3 11.58 Mb
Lost In Bass - I'm Here (Original Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 140, 5:30, MP3 13.45 Mb
Louis Millne - W.Y.G.D (Original Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 128, 6:45, MP3 16.56 Mb
Low Detail - shadowsintheforest (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 119, 1:38, MP3 4.74 Mb
Luca La Rocca, Ivision - Nobody Stranger (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 140, 5:32, MP3 13.39 Mb
Luca Maniaci - Evanesco (Original Mix) / Key C, BPM 140, 5:36, MP3 13.56 Mb
Luca May - Orizon (Trance Progressive) / Key Fm, BPM 138, 5:00, MP3 12.21 Mb
Lucalag - Night Shift (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 124, 5:49, MP3 14.37 Mb
Lucalag - Northern Lights (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 124, 5:49, MP3 14.37 Mb
Lucianno Villarreal - Lo fi pattern (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 123, 6:46, MP3 16.40 Mb
Ludwig Berger - leeching off the glow-work of organ rooms (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 140, 3:13, MP3 7.84 Mb
Ludwig Berger - like aurochs who fraternized with syntax of the riverbed (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 148, 2:48, MP3 6.83 Mb
Luigi Di Buono - Las Mujeres (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 128, 4:45, MP3 11.72 Mb
Luis Baro - Sintilate (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 128, 6:46, MP3 16.50 Mb
Luis Miranda - Awamba (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 139, 4:40, MP3 11.36 Mb
Luis Miranda - Sincopada (Bruce Zalcer Remix) / Key Am, BPM 140, 4:19, MP3 10.54 Mb
Luis Miranda - Sincopada (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 140, 5:39, MP3 13.75 Mb
Luis Miranda - Termination (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 138, 5:34, MP3 13.53 Mb
Lukas Stern - Check my Groove (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 148, 5:04, MP3 12.52 Mb
Lumonde - Feel Alive (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 142, 8:04, MP3 19.67 Mb
Lumonde - Forever United (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 142, 6:51, MP3 16.76 Mb
Lysergic - Reconexion (Original Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 126, 7:02, MP3 17.30 Mb
M Wagner - Marcy Av (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 126, 4:42, MP3 11.58 Mb
M Wagner - Never Gone (Original Mix) / Key A, BPM 132, 4:46, MP3 11.74 Mb
M Wagner - Rome Generator (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 96, 2:31, MP3 6.35 Mb
M!KE V - There For You (Original Mix) / Key C, BPM 124, 3:00, MP3 7.55 Mb
M. Vaughan - Cold Read (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 106, 4:39, MP3 11.35 Mb
M87 - Dream (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 143, 5:53, MP3 14.26 Mb
MAINCREED - Falling. (Loved & Held) (Original Mix) / Key Db, BPM 135, 2:55, MP3 7.44 Mb
MAINCREED - Inner Peace. (Satisfied & Fulfillment) (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 130, 3:11, MP3 8.09 Mb
MAINCREED - Offline. (Thankful & Be Present) (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 132, 3:25, MP3 8.66 Mb
MAINCREED - Summer. (Hope & Bright Future) (Original Mix) / Key F#, BPM 155, 3:36, MP3 9.10 Mb
MAINCREED - Toxic Habits. (Performance & Expectations) (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 132, 3:46, MP3 9.50 Mb
MAINCREED, YUILA - Hopeless. (Vulnerable & God) feat. YUILA (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 126, 3:57, MP3 9.96 Mb
MARK HAMILTON - Acid on My Drinks (Ademir Remix) / Key Em, BPM 138, 10:16, MP3 25.07 Mb
MARK HAMILTON - Acid on My Drinks (DJ Deep Noise Remix) / Key Bm, BPM 138, 5:48, MP3 14.36 Mb
MARK HAMILTON - Acid on My Drinks (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 150, 3:44, MP3 9.41 Mb
MORVN, Jimmy Moon, Alure - Got No Love (Extended Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 126, 3:03, MP3 7.66 Mb
MVCA, Avi Snow, maybealice - Open Waters (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 120, 2:52, MP3 7.22 Mb
Maf3sto Musique - Umber (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 113, 8:17, MP3 20.34 Mb
Mahe Schulz, Hombres Buenos Hacen Deep - Salvation (Edit Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 126, 2:06, MP3 5.39 Mb
Mahe Schulz, The Watermelon Summer Crew - Sunshine People (Edit Mix) / Key Em, BPM 122, 2:09, MP3 5.54 Mb
Mairos, DJ FISH (Official) - Detroit Memory (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 120, 5:57, MP3 14.45 Mb
Majed Salih - Morssk (Original Mix) / Key F, BPM 119, 5:42, MP3 13.70 Mb
Malyne, Lewii, Luminatix - Nothing Left (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 142, 5:05, MP3 12.43 Mb
Mandabrat - Angels Cry Too (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 120, 5:28, MP3 13.27 Mb
Manu Soto - Somalie (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 125, 6:35, MP3 16.01 Mb
Mao Al - Deconstruction (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 140, 5:48, MP3 14.19 Mb
Marc Brauner - Margarita (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 124, 6:15, MP3 15.03 Mb
Marcello Perri - Drug Addict (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 129, 7:27, MP3 18.42 Mb
Marco Bailey - Full Steam (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 131, 5:10, MP3 12.65 Mb
Marco Herzing - Gallus (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 139, 5:32, MP3 13.60 Mb
Marco Herzing - Prince Chelios (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 136, 6:07, MP3 15.02 Mb
Marco Wellisch - Bammbule (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 127, 8:08, MP3 19.74 Mb
Marco Wellisch - Down to His Knees (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 125, 7:35, MP3 18.44 Mb
Marco Wellisch - Fine Tune (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 124, 6:31, MP3 15.88 Mb
Marco Wellisch - StundenTräumer (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 120, 8:56, MP3 21.68 Mb
Marcus Code - I Feel The Sunlight (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 126, 6:08, MP3 14.98 Mb
Marcus Soulbynight - Deep Faith (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 124, 5:56, MP3 14.35 Mb
Mareke - I Waked for Love (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 128, 5:16, MP3 13.00 Mb
Mariline - Tu Cuerpo (Extended Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 125, 4:37, MP3 11.38 Mb
Mariline - Tu Cuerpo (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 125, 2:23, MP3 6.03 Mb
Marina George - BPD (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 140, 8:58, MP3 21.66 Mb
Mario Conte - Naikeland (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 120, 7:32, MP3 18.18 Mb
Mario Conte, Fabio Spzz - Cubalibre (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 125, 8:19, MP3 20.06 Mb
Mario Tapon - Body Grooving (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 124, 6:16, MP3 15.32 Mb
Mario Tapon - Keep Moving (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 124, 6:12, MP3 15.16 Mb
Mark Dekoda, Droplex - Seductive (Original Mix) / Key A, BPM 136, 5:39, MP3 13.72 Mb
Mark Pharrow - Boogity Bump (Extended Mix) / Key Em, BPM 126, 3:59, MP3 9.72 Mb
Mark Pharrow - Boogity Bump (Radio Edit) / Key Em, BPM 126, 2:59, MP3 7.34 Mb
Marlldexx - Voodoo Drums (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 126, 5:24, MP3 13.19 Mb
Martin Ikin - Hustlin' (Extended Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 129, 4:49, MP3 11.66 Mb
Martin Yorston - Crazy (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 132, 6:22, MP3 15.57 Mb
Martin and Morales - Wet (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 128, 7:38, MP3 18.60 Mb
Marzziano - MUSIC IS THE KEY (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 128, 6:06, MP3 15.07 Mb
Massa - Inner Depths (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 169, 6:33, MP3 16.01 Mb
Massa - Miracle Worker (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 127, 6:48, MP3 16.62 Mb
Massa - The Seed (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 127, 6:12, MP3 15.18 Mb
Mastik Groove - Eternal (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 135, 5:49, MP3 14.11 Mb
Morris DJ, Ferreck Dam - Impetus feat. Morris DJ (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 128, 4:04, MP3 9.80 Mb
Morris DJ, Ferreck Dam - Impulsive Techno feat. Morris DJ (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 127, 5:23, MP3 12.98 Mb
Morris DJ, Ferreck Dam - Metamorhic feat. Morris DJ (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 127, 5:46, MP3 13.90 Mb
Moses (IN) - Made To Rave (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 145, 5:01, MP3 12.07 Mb
Mosfamous - Feeling B (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 132, 6:35, MP3 15.97 Mb
Mosfamous - Galactica (Original Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 128, 7:36, MP3 18.42 Mb
Mossed - Side A (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 138, 5:43, MP3 14.09 Mb
Mossed - Side B (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 137, 5:44, MP3 14.13 Mb
Mossed - Side C (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 136, 6:20, MP3 15.56 Mb
Mossed - Side D (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 141, 6:23, MP3 15.70 Mb
Mossed - Side E (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 137, 6:07, MP3 15.08 Mb
Mossed - Side F (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 140, 5:34, MP3 13.75 Mb
Mr. Nunez - Morena (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 127, 6:07, MP3 14.87 Mb
Mr. Nunez - The Warning (Extended Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 126, 6:06, MP3 15.14 Mb
Mr. Nunez - Toma (Extended Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 130, 5:55, MP3 14.72 Mb
MusicbyAden - Yore (Original Mix) / Key B, BPM 120, 3:44, MP3 9.20 Mb
NERGY - Move Your Feet (Extended Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 126, 3:37, MP3 9.13 Mb
NMN - Haptico (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 138, 5:49, MP3 14.22 Mb
NMN - Haptico (The Fabric Of Reality Remix) / Key Gm, BPM 135, 5:22, MP3 13.13 Mb
NMN - Ocularcentrismo (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 134, 6:00, MP3 14.65 Mb
NMN - Retina (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 133, 6:05, MP3 14.85 Mb
Nachtwaker - Selfhelp (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 128, 6:11, MP3 14.98 Mb
Naems, Koriz - Inside Your Mind (Extended Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 140, 2:47, MP3 7.51 Mb
Nalestar, Agezzi, Nick Palm - Old Friends (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 122, 3:03, MP3 7.44 Mb
Namhar - A Moment Of Chaos (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 145, 5:45, MP3 13.82 Mb
Napsoul - Nobody Knows (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 115, 6:09, MP3 14.92 Mb
Nastro - Hit The Club (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 136, 6:07, MP3 14.78 Mb
Nastro - On Fire (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 137, 5:29, MP3 13.27 Mb
Natalie Greffel, musclecars - Ha Ya! (Eternal Life) (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 116, 7:40, MP3 18.69 Mb
Nathan Barato, Gettoblaster - The Move (feat. Tony Duke) (Original Mix) / Key F, BPM 129, 5:31, MP3 13.44 Mb
Nausica, Danny Rhys, Gloria IT - La Flaca feat. Gloria IT (Extended Mix) / Key Am, BPM 128, 5:18, MP3 13.17 Mb
Nautica, LVGA - See Me Fly (Club Mix) / Key Am, BPM 125, 3:55, MP3 10.02 Mb
Ned Bennett - Big Band Accelerator (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 144, 5:29, MP3 13.40 Mb
Neil Landstrumm - Hybrd (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 138, 6:07, MP3 14.73 Mb
Neil Landstrumm - Techno For Tash (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 134, 5:49, MP3 14.01 Mb
Nem - What You Believe (Extended Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 126, 3:49, MP3 9.23 Mb
Netty Hugo - Avon (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 141, 5:18, MP3 13.05 Mb
Netty Hugo - Dont Ever (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 136, 5:43, MP3 14.03 Mb
Netty Hugo - Nova (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 145, 5:23, MP3 13.23 Mb
Netty Hugo - Or4l (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 151, 4:51, MP3 11.95 Mb
Neuron, Davvi - No Rules feat. Davvi (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 97, 3:25, MP3 8.58 Mb
Newlexim - Too Good to Be True (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 115, 6:15, MP3 15.11 Mb
Newlexim, Sambo Sq - Soul Deep feat. Sambo Sq (Original Mix) / Key C, BPM 114, 5:45, MP3 13.94 Mb
Niall Kelly - Guataqai (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 143, 5:57, MP3 14.57 Mb
Nick Dare - Don't U Want It (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 123, 6:51, MP3 16.81 Mb
Nick Dare - Keep Me Right (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 123, 5:50, MP3 14.38 Mb
Nick Harvey - Work (Extended Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 127, 6:39, MP3 16.16 Mb
Nick Hook, Mizaru, Quentin Hartz - Reach (Martin Sharp Remix) / Key Gm, BPM 125, 6:43, MP3 16.37 Mb
Nico Crespo, MRVLZ - All Around Me (Extended Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 126, 6:11, MP3 15.21 Mb
Nico Crespo, MRVLZ - All Around Me (Original Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 126, 4:40, MP3 11.57 Mb
Niereich, Shadym - Fermi Paradoxon (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 130, 6:02, MP3 15.04 Mb
Nifiant - Loneliness (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 115, 2:37, MP3 6.58 Mb
Niklas Wandt - Gottesfuß (Original Mix) / Key A, BPM 98, 5:25, MP3 13.26 Mb
Niklas Wandt - Wandt Uncorked (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 133, 6:48, MP3 16.59 Mb
Nilbog, Julia Okulewicz - Kregoslup (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 120, 5:44, MP3 14.34 Mb
Nilbog, Julia Okulewicz - Scesja (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 134, 7:47, MP3 19.26 Mb
Nino Tores, Tal Tobi - Different (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 122, 5:27, MP3 13.44 Mb
Nino Tores, Tal Tobi - Minako (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 122, 5:20, MP3 13.18 Mb
Nino Tores, Tal Tobi - Strange (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 124, 4:39, MP3 11.53 Mb
Niteplan - UNDR-GRND (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 127, 6:03, MP3 15.09 Mb
Nkanyezi Kubheka, Golden DJz, Uncle Zee - MSOLOMBA (Original Mix) / Key Eb, BPM 113, 5:29, MP3 13.39 Mb
Nowakowski, Alex Denver - Call me (Original Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 120, 3:36, MP3 8.85 Mb
Noël Patrianelli - Shake It (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 128, 4:30, MP3 10.88 Mb
Nuhn - Archangel (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 145, 7:12, MP3 17.40 Mb
Nuhn - Better Than Knowledge (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 140, 4:54, MP3 11.94 Mb
Nuhn - Diablo (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 135, 7:24, MP3 17.90 Mb
Nuhn - El Amanecer (Original Mix) / Key Ebm, BPM 140, 5:57, MP3 14.44 Mb
Nuhn - Orphax (Original Mix) / Key F#m, BPM 160, 6:54, MP3 16.74 Mb
Numa Gomez - Tra Tra (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 125, 5:57, MP3 14.41 Mb
Oakstream - Sweet Bubbles (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 118, 4:57, MP3 12.17 Mb
Octavio - Burned Device (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 135, 5:49, MP3 14.11 Mb
Octavio - Doomsday (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 136, 5:46, MP3 13.99 Mb
Octavio - From Within (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 136, 5:46, MP3 14.01 Mb
Oi - Interstellar (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 125, 4:37, MP3 11.45 Mb
Oi - Neptune (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 125, 5:30, MP3 13.60 Mb
Oi - Orion (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 125, 4:52, MP3 12.08 Mb
Oi - Sirius (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 125, 4:33, MP3 11.29 Mb
Oldboy, Odyssette - Risk It All (Original Mix) / Key C, BPM 120, 3:23, MP3 8.47 Mb
Oliver Deutschmann - Dogma (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 128, 6:25, MP3 15.74 Mb
Oliver Gil - Baby Again (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 126, 5:11, MP3 12.74 Mb
Oliver Gil - Baby Again (Radio Edit) / Key Am, BPM 126, 3:07, MP3 7.81 Mb
Oliver Rosa, Papi Mikey Dinero, Bruut 99 - Immigrana (Extended Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 129, 5:59, MP3 14.47 Mb
Oliver Wickham - Heart and Mind (Extended Mix) / Key Eb, BPM 122, 5:04, MP3 12.35 Mb
Oliver Wickham - Let's Go Back (Extended Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 124, 7:16, MP3 17.61 Mb
Ollie S. - Luminous (Original Mix) / Key Dbm, BPM 126, 7:11, MP3 17.29 Mb
Ollie S. - Stanton (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 127, 6:39, MP3 16.03 Mb
Ollie S. - Stanton (Steve Kelley Remix) / Key Dm, BPM 126, 5:51, MP3 14.08 Mb
Ollto Jade - Aesthetics VS Mechanics (Original Mix) / Key Dm, BPM 124, 5:43, MP3 14.07 Mb
Ollto Jade - Lambda X 3 (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 124, 5:15, MP3 12.95 Mb
Olly James - Inside Your Mind (Extened Mix) / Key Abm, BPM 142, 3:28, MP3 9.07 Mb
Omega Drive - Let's Twist It (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 140, 7:33, MP3 18.38 Mb
Omega Drive - Love Me (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 132, 6:27, MP3 15.77 Mb
Omega Drive - You Want What (Original Mix) / Key Bm, BPM 143, 6:50, MP3 16.67 Mb
OneSeas - Room of Fearless (Original Mix) / Key Cm, BPM 126, 5:20, MP3 13.08 Mb
OneSeas - Skygrid 2 (Original Mix) / Key Bbm, BPM 129, 4:45, MP3 11.69 Mb
ki ya tori - yume (Original Mix) / Key Gm, BPM 132, 7:22, MP3 18.00 Mb
madugo, loumé - By Your Side (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 110, 2:16, MP3 5.80 Mb
musclecars - Running Out Of Time (Original Mix) / Key Am, BPM 122, 7:19, MP3 17.84 Mb
musclecars - There's Space For Us All (Original Mix) / Key Fm, BPM 124, 9:53, MP3 23.99 Mb
musclecars, Kamaal - Tonight (Original Mix) / Key Em, BPM 124, 5:56, MP3 14.52 Mb

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