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Live shrimp is unbeatable trout bait in terms of all around effectiveness. The cost is relatively high and it can be difficult to keep alive in the summer heat of Galveston Bay, but many anglers will settle for nothing else. There are certain times during the summer months when natural baits will take more speckled trout than artificial baits.
Speckled trout are hard to please eaters who feed on fresh bait, not shrimp that has been frozen for a long period of time or that has a stink to it. Live shrimp works wonders around bay flats, reefs and along the edges of grass and marshes. These are areas where trout are likely to school in large numbers.
As far as some species of fish are concerned the larger the bait, the bigger the fish that is likely to be caught. In the case of speckled trout, however, the bait must be tailored to the waters being fished. Shrimp five to seven inches long make good bait for trout between four to six pounds, or when you are fishing the jetty waters or in passes or channels that hook up the bays to the Gulf of Mexico.
Larger shrimp are less effective in the bay areas. It has been my experience that shrimp about three to four inches are ideal to secure good stringers of trout. Whether you hook the shrimp under the horn or through the next-to-last section of the body, from the tail, depends on the size of shrimp and its stage of life.
Very small shrimp are difficult to hook under the spike. There are also times when the shell is very soft. In both cases, you need to hook the shrimp in the next-to-last part, next to the tail. I prefer to use the latter method at all times. The bait appears more natural and chances are you will not hook the area under the spike (commonly referred to as the brain). Many times, I feel it's how you present the bait that will make the difference on whether the trout takes it at all. Sometimes try hooking the shrimp under the bottom (or the belly), giving the look of a crippled bait. Other times squeeze the head just enough to crack the shell. This also gives bait a disabled look and the juice will attract the trout due to the smell.
This time of year, be sure and get a early start to the bait camps along the Texas coast. Look for the flags, white in color. Eagle Point Camp in San Leon, always has this product, along with the famous crocker as well.
Speckled trout have extremely large mouths, and when they strike, they usually take the whole bait. But, this doesn't mean they hold the bait for one or two counts before ingesting it. Many old saltwater anglers believe that trout take the bait headfirst. A lot of times, after a solid hit with live shrimp, the bait appears to be squeezed together (head to tail), giving the impression that trout grab the shrimp from the side rather than headfirst.
"Fresh" dead shrimp is excellent. Try heading and peeling it before putting it on the hook. Suspend the bait under a popping cork about three feet. Hook the entire shrimp through the body. "Jiggle" the rod tip and pop the cork carefully to give it a little action.
Another alternative to live shrimp, and my all-time favorite, is the use of artificial lures.
Successful fishing with these baits is an art that is not acquired by accident. It requires a technique that takes time, patience and practice. Until it's mastered, this type of fishing can be quite unproductive. But, if the flags are not flying, do not hesitate to using soft plastics like Bass Assassins or Stanleys jigs.
But, regardless, have fun while fishing and enjoy the outdoors.
See Y'all on Galveston Bay.
Capt. Paul Marcaccio
Fishing Guide Galveston Bay: http://www.gofishgalveston.com


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Chapter 18
The Lord will raise the gospel ensign, send messengers to His scattered people, and gather them to Mount Zion.
2 That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of
3 All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he lifteth up an
4 For so the Lord said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.
5 For afore the harvest, when the bud is perfect, and the sour grape is ripening in the flower, he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, and take away and cut down the branches.
6 They shall be left together unto the fowls of the mountains, and to the
7 ¶In that time shall the present be brought unto the Lord of hosts of a people

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The bullpen was one of the strengths of the 2011 Kansas City Royals and is perceived to be one again heading into 2012. In fact, with the anticipation that the team's five man starting rotation is likely to be average at best, the Royals have made moves to bolster their already strong relief corps in an effort to forge a 'super bullpen'.
I am not going to get into the validity of whether a great bullpen can counterbalance a poor rotation. I know a bad bullpen can wreck a good rotation, but whether it works the other way around is yet to be seen. Suffice it to say, the Royals expect to have a top tier bullpen in 2012, which is logical given the fine level of performances they received from so many reliever last year.
Of course, relievers are among the most volatile creatures on the planet. One day you are Brad Lidge, premier closer in baseball, and the next day your, ugh, Brad Lidge. Any Royals fan that was around and aware in 1990 is keenly familiar with the spectacular disintegration of Mark Davis. The list of lock down relievers who imploded is long and ugly and every team in baseball has a long one. Add the factor of youth and the possibility for disappointing results from highly thought of bullpen arms becomes even more likely.
Kansas City, however, has a valuable commodity when it comes to overcoming the potential devastating volatility of a young bullpen: a lot of arms.
Right now, the favorites to break camp in the pen are Joakim Soria, Jonathan Broxton, Greg Holland, Louis Coleman, Jose Mijares, Aaron Crow and Luis Mendoza. Based on what we have heard out of camp, I don't know that you can make an argument on the first six (you can make an argument about the logic that leads to the first six and whether it is right or wrong, but you pretty much have to admit that those six names are at the top of a whiteboard in Dayton Moore's office). With Mendoza pitching well in camp to date (it is admittedly early), one gets the feeling that the Royals will want to keep him around, even if Paulino and Duffy win the final two rotation spots – which I think they will.
If that is the seven man pen, then the Royals will have these familiar names starting the year in Omaha: Kelvin Herrera, Tim Collins, Blake Wood, Everett Teaford, Jeremy Jeffress and Nathan Adcock.
In Herrera, you have the organization's closer of the future (or at least back of the bullpen fixture of the future, anyway). Possessing the best fastball in camp, the 21 year old would have been a lock to make virtually any bullpen of the past ten years.
While Wood is something of a whipping boy amongst Royals fans, he did throw 69.2 pretty decent major league innings in his second season. He also cut his home run allowed rate in half and upped his strikeouts per nine innings to 8.0 from 5.6 the year before, and did so without elevating his walk rate (which is still too high). Blake is no star, but he has gone from THE 8th inning guy in 2010 to a pitcher who probably won't make the club in 2012 while improving his game.
Last spring, Tim Collins was the darling of camp. He was a strikeout machine in the minors and Tim got off to a quick start in the majors only to be undone by spotty (at best) control. Still, Collins threw 67 innings last year, struck out 60 and allowed just 52 hits. Early on this spring, he is showing much better ability to consistently throw strikes and, wait for it, he is lefthanded. Like Wood and Herrera, he would have been a lock to make this team in most any other year – hell, he WAS a lock just last year.
While it is possible that Everett Teaford, another lefty, will start if sent back to Omaha, his big league future is probably as a reliever. In 2011, Teaford appeared in 23 games out of the pen, started 3 more and basically did everything you could ask. That is not enough to make this year's bullpen.
There are four pitchers with experience (save for Herrera, who has the best arm of the bunch), who the Royals can draw on and barely miss a beat.
Broxton not healthy? No problem, pull up Herrera or Wood. Mijares not worth the trouble? Go to Collins or Teaford. One can create quite a doomsday scenario and still have a hard time getting this bullpen down to average.
Let's say Joakim Soria is ineffective and Jonathan Broxton never healthy: the Royals' closer would become Greg Holland, with Aaron Crow and Kelvin Herrera setting him up. At the same time, let's say the league figures Louis Coleman out and Jose Mijares is a disaster. Enter Tim Collins and Blake Wood. That may make you a little nervous, but remember we are talking about sixth and seventh inning guys at this point. Simultaneously, Luis Mendoza reverts to pre-2010 form or has to go into the rotation. The Royals can call upon Everett Teaford (who might be a better options as the long man anyway).
All of the above could happen and the Royals would still have Nathan Adcock in Omaha, who frankly wasn't bad in 2011 and probably will be better in 2012. They also have an electric arm down there in Jeremy Jeffress. Like many, I am not sure Jeffress will ever 'figure it out', but if you have to replace half your bullpen before you resort to calling up a guy who can throw 100 mph, that is pretty nice situation to be in.
All that and we have not mentioned any of the non-roster guys like lefties Tommy Hottovy and Francisley Bueno, the highly thought of Brandon Sisk (yes, another lefty) or the 'other guy' in the Melky Cabrera trade: Ryan Verdugo. Another lefty, Verdugo is a guy who would have gotten a serious look when the Royals were stocking their bullpen with the Jamey Wrights of the world. Now, he has zero shot at making this team.
There are few real failsafes in the world, much less in baseball and certainly not when it comes to bullpens, but the 2012 Kansas City Royals' group comes pretty close. Depending on who is healthy and who is effective, they may not be great, but are almost certain to be good and, at the very worst, likely to be no worse than above average.


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Susan Meek can't run for a seat on the school board this November as she did in 2011. Instead, she's going to help other candidates do it.
Meek, a critic of the current board and administration who was once the Douglas County School District's spokeswoman, lives in board member Craig Richardson's Highlands Ranch district. The District A seat, which Meek sought unsuccessfully in 2011, does not expire until 2015.
"I would seriously consider (running)," said Meek. "Instead I've decided to focus my time and attention on restoring the parent voice to the district and finding school board candidates that will help accomplish this task.
"I ran my campaign on a shoestring. I want to try to help the underdog candidate who does not have large outside donors."
Meek and fellow parent Laura Mutton co-founded Strong Schools Coalition, an organization that provides information about DCSD and also commonly is critical of the board. Meek is stepping down as the coalition's vice president to work with board candidates.
"Strong Schools Coalition is a nonprofit that does not support or endorse any political party or candidate for elected offices," she said. "It would be a conflict of interest to (continue as vice president)."
Parker residents Ronda Scholting and Nicholas Land, both seeking Meghann Silverthorn's District G seat, are the only two candidates that have declared their intentions. Meek isn't yet throwing her support behind either one, saying she needs to do more research.
The seats held by Doug Benevento, John Carson and Carrie Mendoza also are up for election. Carson is term-limited and cannot seek another term.
Meek firmly believes sweeping change is needed on the school board.
"I receive emails nearly on a daily basis from individuals frustrated that their voice is not being heard," she said. "There are some clear problems that have been brought to light, but no attention has been brought to them by the board."
Her concerns include a decrease in instructional time for high school students linked to a schedule change, inconsistencies she sees in DCSD's budget and a perception that the board does not address issues voiced by community members.
"I feel like I have tried to use every channel available to work with the board to address concerns that are parent concerns, and parents have been ignored," she said. "So the only alternative at this time is to find school board candidates that can restore the parent voice."
Retired Douglas County elementary school teacher Mary Strain replaces Meek as vice president of Strong Schools. Strain and her husband are 20-year residents of Parker.


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By Brendan Conway
Gold futures took a leg lower and funds look ready to follow after a Federal Reserve official hinted a slowdown in the central bank's bond purchases could come as early as next month.
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said the "taper" could arrive as early as October if the economic data warrants such a move.
It would be a minor upset to some strategists, as this blog noted earlier today. One example: the folks at UBS, who pushed their forecast of the beginning of the beginning of the end of bond-buying stimulus into 2014 after the Fed balked on Wednesday. The most heavily traded gold futures contract is down by 1.1% as 9:30 a.m. ET approaches, at $1,354.
"Gold sellers taking Friday even out even further as worries next week include Greece once more, German elections,and lack of inflationary pressures for now as fed keeping rates lower longer not seeing enough recovery," writes RBC precious metal strategists George Gero in a characteristically clipped email to clients.
SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) was down 1.2% in premarket trading and Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) and Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) fell by 1%-1.5%.
Look for a drop Friday in the triple-leveraged Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3X Shares (NUGT) and a rise in Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bear 3X Shares (DUST).


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The Sharks and Cheetahs enter this encounter seething after derby losses last week, but it's the hosts who look best positioned to recover.
The Sharks and Cheetahs enter this encounter seething after derby losses last week, but it's the hosts who look best positioned to recover with a win.
The Cheetahs have achieved an incredibly successful start to the season, winning five of their first eight matches. However, despite entering Round Ten of the competition, the men from Bloemfontein are yet to enjoy a week off despite the likes of the Stormers currently being on their second bye week.
Throw in a trip to Australia and New Zealand and it's impressive that the Cheetahs came as close as they did to beating the Bulls last week, going down 26-20 at Loftus.
It's hard not to feel that such a strenuous schedule will not start to catch up with Naka Drotske's men, especially as the Cheetahs coach has resisted the temptation to make wholesale changes to his team at any stage.
Indeed, Saturday's line-up shows just one alteration from the team that lost to the Bulls, with Coenie Oosthuisen replacing Trevor Nyakane at prop.
The long-term loss of Johan Goosen was always going to be hard to cope with, and with half-back partner Sarel Pretorius also sidelined, the Cheetahs are missing an attacking force that could certainly propel them forward in such an encounter.
The Sharks find themselves atop of the South African Conference but enter this clash having suffered just their second loss of the season last week against the Stormers.
John Plumtree's men have been hard-hit not only by injuries but also a loss of form to key players, with the demotion of Frans Steyn, Jannie du Plessis and Ryan Kankowski a sure sign that Plumtree has lost patience with the under-performing Springbok trio.
However, it is the loss of JP Pietersen to an ankle injury that may stymie the Sharks the most.
Last season the Sharks notched up 47 tries during the regular season but with seven matches played in 2013, they have crossed the whitewash just 13 times. Pietersen is one of the Sharks' major creative forces and his loss will certainly be felt.
A back three that consists of Riaan Viljoen, Odwa Ndungane and youngster Sean Robinson won't inspire fear into the hearts of the Cheetahs defence and it would appear that once again much of the magic will have to come from fly-half Pat Lambie.
Lambie's boot has seen the Sharks home a few times this season and the pivot will need to have his kicking boots on to ensure that a lively Cheetahs outfit are kept at bay.
There have been rumblings of a crisis in the Sharks camp following Plumtree's brutally honest assessment of those who have failed to reach the heights expected of them, but there are enough positives to keep Sharks fans happy for the moment.
The performance of youngsters Cobus Reinach, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Wiehahn Herbst and Kyle Cooper have been exciting to watch and their energy together with a powerful loose trio and the cool head of Lambie should see them through.
The two teams have already faced-off this season, with the Sharks coming out on top 29-22 in the opening weekend of the 2013 campaign.
Having dominated early on the Sharks nearly let the match slip away from them after a powerful comeback from the hosts. They're sure to be wearier of making the match safe this time around.
The Sharks should have enough in the tank to put away the Cheetahs, but a powerful start from the visitors could leave the men from Durban doubting themselves. Regardless, the Sharks to take it by 10.
The teams:
Sharks: 15 Riaan Viljoen, 14 Odwa Ndungane, 13 Paul Jordaan, 12 Meyer Bosman, 11 Sean Robinson, 10 Patrick Lambie, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Keegan Daniel (capt), 7 Jean Deysel, 6 Marcell Coetzee, 5 Franco van der Merwe, 4 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 3 Wiehahn Herbst, 2 Kyle Cooper, 1 Tendai Mtawarira.
Replacements: 16 Craig Burden, 17 Jannie du Plessis, 18 Anton Bresler, 19 Tera Mtembu, 20 Charl McLeod, 21 Francois Steyn, 22 Andries Coetzee.
Cheetahs: 15 Hennie Daniller, 14 Willie le Roux, 13 Johan Sadie, 12 Robert Ebersohn, 11 Raymond Rhule, 10 Burton Francis, 9 Piet van Zyl, 8 Phillip van der Walt, 7 Lappies Labuschagne, 6 Heinrich Brussow, 5 Francois Uys, 4 Lodewyk de Jager, 3 Lourens Adriaanse, 2 Adriaan Strauss (capt), 1 Coenie Oosthuisen.
Replacements: 16 Ryno Barnes, 17 Trevor Nyakane, 18 Landman Ligtoring, 19 Frans Viljoen, 20 Tewis de Bruyn, 21 Francois Brummer Francois, 22 Ryno Benjamin.
Date: Saturday, April 20
Kick-off: 17:05 local (16:05 BST, 15:05 GMT)
Venue: Kings Park
Referee: Jonathon White (New Zealand)
Assistant referees: Marius Jonker (South Africa),Stefan Breytenbach (South Africa)
Television match official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)


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It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt sits in the Planet Rugby hot-seat to give his calls. Get ready for some Super Rugby.
It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt sits down in the Planet Rugby hot-seat to give you his calls. We give you some Super Rugby.
Remember you can contact Russ with all your comments and questions on Twitter – @rpetty80.
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Blues vs Stormers
The Blues have won four of their last five home games by an average score of 29-15. In the four home matches so far, they've outscored each opponent in the second-half, by an average of ten points. They pushed the Reds to their limits last round, forcing them to make over 200 tackles and will feel upset to have let the win slip so late. Not taking a drop-goal when on offer and a difference in discipline between the sides was a big reason for the result and they face a Stormers team next that offer similar in the way of defensive strength. The visitors have been outscored in five of their eight games in the second-half – by an average of three points. They had to make over 170 tackles against the Hurricanes, with the hosts back-three exposing a few vulnerabilities that will have interested the Blues. However I think the main point to consider is that while players like Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi are returning for the Stormers, the Blues' key performers such as Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua had 'flu this week and Rene Ranger was on a drip suffering from an infection. The visitors have won the last three games against Sir John Kirwan's side and 4/9 in this fixture. A four-point handicap is generous and I am on the Stormers to muscle a 1-12-point win.
Highlanders vs Sharks
The Sharks may have lost three consecutive games but broke a 283-minute try drought when Derick Minnie scored against the Chiefs. Given they hadn't gone over the line in over 300 minutes in previous clashes with the Chiefs, to score four last week was quite an achievement. At 24-0 down after 17 minutes – a real drubbing was on the cards, so it's a testament to the side that they came back twice in the match and really should have gained a losing bonus point. They have trailed at half-time in the last four games, conceding 11/16 tries before the break and won't want to be relying on comebacks every week. There won't be much sympathy for a three-game losing streak from the Highlanders, given they've lost eleven games in a row, by an average score of 18-30 and have trailed at half-time in nine of them – by an average of eight points. Despite the fact they haven't actually been playing that badly, six of the eight defeats this season have been by a margin of eleven points or greater. The Sharks have won their last six against the Highlanders and the last three when visiting them. They've also won their second tour game in five of the last six terms. Even accounting for injuries, all isn't right in the Sharks camp but I'd still rather risk my money on them than a Highlanders side whose last win was May 26, 2012. I'll be taking the visitors with +1 point.
Bulls vs Hurricanes
The Bulls have won their four home games this season by an average score of 29-21 and 15/18 matches there over a longer period by a rate of 32-21. They have scored 140/236 points so far in the second-half and outscored teams in that period in the last five matches. The hosts have also scored ten of their nineteen tries in the final 20 minutes of games. No great surprise then that the second-half has been highest scoring in 7/9 Bulls games this season and eight of their last ten home ties. The 'Canes have lost 2/3 away games by an average score of 14-22 and been outscored after the break in 6/9 matches in 2013. They've only scored three of their 22 tries away from home and conceded fifteen of 24 tries in the second-half. The New Zealand side do have quite a good record at the Bulls – winning 4/8 meetings by a rate of 30-28, however have lost the last three meetings with this opposition by an average score of 15-21 and six of the last nine. The difference in how both sides perform in the final 40 minutes should be the key here and I think there is merit in backing the Bulls -5 on the second-half handicap for the Saturday game at Loftus Versfeld.
Hail Mary
It's 15.0 for Gio Aplon and James O'Connor both to score on the anytime while Stormers +9 points, Chiefs -3, Sharks +6, Reds -2, Kings +14, Bulls -3 and Brumbies +3 is 14.6.
I'd take the Sharks, Reds, 'Tahs and Brumbies by 1-12 points and the Bulls 13+.


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Hedda Dishes Drag Race :: Zombies!
Hello Gentle Americans. I know I said I would not watch the final episode of "RuPaul's Drag Race." Sadly I found myself tied to a chair, eyelids held open with toothpicks, and a gun pointed to my head in front of my 90-inch flat screen TV.
Oh, it was nothing threatening my dears; I just had my Italian lover Vinny over for some fun. Vinny loves role-play and tonight it was my turn to be tied to a chair, pistol whipped, and asked, "Where's the money?" Of course I never say where it is and he has to fuck the information out of me... 5 or 6 times.
I would have preferred to be pistol whipped, for real, than watch 'Drag Race.' God it was just terrible! Drag Queens have become so earnest and grateful that I wanted to pretend I was in Vietnam, take a machete, and chop the queens down like bamboo shafts. First off, who is the makeup artist for the show? All the girls looked like they are aliens on a "Star Trek" episode; heavy eye makeup and noses shaded to an inch of their lives, gave their faces a creepy morgue like texture.
They truly looked like drag zombies!
The creepiest of the bunch, Wilam, looked like she was about to drop dead from a heroin overdose. She thought she was so smart when she coined the phrase, "Ru-pologize." I just picture her sitting in her piss-stained bed, paper and pen in hand, trying to come up with something witty to burp out on stage. Surely, all eight brain cells left in her head took weeks to come up with that one.
Here is one of my own: Lettuce rise to the Hedda the class. Yuk, yuk, yuk! Top that you stupid bitch. Do I really believe Wilam was booted off the show because of conjugal visits? Hell no! I do believe someone visited her in her hotel room, but I don't believe it was her boyfriend; It was either her pimp or drug dealer.
I wanted to tear off Milan's wig, with her head attached, when she was asked by RuPaul, "What do you say when people criticize you for taking your wig off on the show?"
In all seriousness, as if she was god damned Maria Callas, she responded," They just don't understand my artistic expression." Oh please girl! I didn't know being an idiot was now called 'artistic expression'. Your drag card should be revoked!
The top three queens: Phi-Phi O'Hara, Chad Michaels, and Sharon Needles all looked like drag queens you would find in a C-list bar somewhere in the Midwest. What happened? Phi-Phi obviously has been eating her feelings; gaining at least 10 pounds since the show began. What was going on with her hair? A big white cotton ball on her head made her look Lady Bunny's sister. Phi-Phi must I teach you how to sit on a chair? I know your natural instinct is to have your legs open like a trucker, but any lady knows she should gently cross them at the ankles.
Sharon Needles' black and white wig (out of the box) looked like it was adorned with a large guitar pick. There was no theatrical design quality to it, as if it was made out of cardboard in a grade school arts and crafts class. Her dress tried to shine with just a hint of glitter, but looked dull on TV. Once again, painting black lips so far over the line looks as if you rimmed Eddie Murphy in the back of his Lexus.
Chad Michaels what was with that dress! I know your boyfriend sees you as his human Barbie, but please tell him to take a few design lessons. The color and print were not appropriate for a grand finale. It was a lovely dress to meet and greet in, but the dress should have been bright and colorful like Chad's persona. And the curtain you sewed to the bottom of the gown, let's just say, should be drawn.
As I predicted Sharon Needles would win; what will she do with her crown I am not sure? I still don't know what she does on stage, other than looking like she is possessed by Hitler's spirit. Surely she will blow through that $100,000 on blow, booze and fake blood. If she comes to a club near you save your money, shutter the windows and hide the children. That being said, Sharon, call me and let's have lunch. The monkey brains are on me.
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If in 1982 we played with the current mentality, we would have burned down all the pac man games since the red ghost was clearly OP. Instead we just got better at the game.
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Haha very nice. Loving Rift and Trion best MMO on the market atm. See you in Storm Legion!
Rift is still one of my favorite mmo's, even though I don't play it right now. As for Trion, they are easily the best mmo company to me. Their humor is always great if you ask me and as far as being professional, they are far more professional and custome friendly than any other company I can think of, so there!
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Well you sold me, I will be buying the storm legion, tanked my first mop dungeon last night couldn't believe how stupid and easy it was. We will see how the rest of the story goes while I level up.... I like what rift is doing here though, I said before at some point too that Rift is slated to become the new king. Thier timing is perfect too, just enough for GW2 to fizzled out, and people to come to a real conclusion about mop, yes my first dungeon was stupid easy, we will see how heroics go, if thier just as dumb as regulars or close, Rift better fire up thier engines and get ready for a Storm Legion Revival.
You know, after a day...
These are people that have already made up their mind, why they would be buying the expansion to begin with boggles my mind.
That Guild Wars 2 login screen knocked up my wife. Must be the second coming!
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I think WoW should counter with killing a panda for every copy of Storm Legion that is ordered.
I think Pandas should sue Blizzard for deformation of character lol
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To fully understand the joke you have to also appreciate the rivalry between Rift Devs and WoW. As many Rift Devs are from EQ2, like Hartsman, and they recall what WoW did to EQ2's release by releasing Wow's open beta a few days before EQ2's release. Bascially spoling EQ2's release and any possibility of success. I don't think there is much love lost between WoW and the Rift Devs. Nice sense of humor without going over the top. With no real big games on the Horizon, GW2 losing players daily and Tor essentialy dead this is a great time for Rift. Rift, WoW and EQ2 are arguably the only supported MMOs left with regular content updates. Great oppurtunity for Rift to fill the void as the MMO pf the future for those that want an actual supported MMO rather than the flavor of the month MMO we have seen with titles like GW2, TSW, Tera and Tor. After so many box sale MMOs with less longevity and support than a singleplayer game like D3, Rift is one of the few MMOs left with a future.
ummm they copied and pasted half their content from wow and their servers are ghost towns so the trolling is on them. While these guys find it funny here and think things like this is witty , it just shows exactly how desperate and immature this company really is. Also go look at their last 30 60 or 90 day population status on riftstatus and you tell me exactly how this game even manages to stay afloat in the first place. Really and truely unprofessional and i seriously cannot wait til storm legion flops like rift already is.
Edit- you are dellusional if you think 12-16 low population servers have a future seriously you need your head examined.
Taking the moral high ground to poke fun at one of your competitors and immediately losing it again for that reason, gotta admit it was funny on several levels. Ty for the article and the laughs.
Very good PR stunt but I won't be playing MOP or Storm Legion.


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wow… wasn't there just a blind about these 2? how eerie.ReplyCancel
no no no!!ReplyCancel
So sad. She made some lovely clothes.
I don't know what role Jagger played in her troubles, but this story will follow him for the rest of his life. It will be in his obituary.ReplyCancel
As I said on the other thread if that blind from the other day wasn't BS Mick has some deep deep thinking to do right now.ReplyCancel
Gahddam it. 🙁 RIPReplyCancel
So terribly sad. Yet, curious. She seemed to "have it all." Not that it means that she had a perfect life, but something had to be bothering her.
Not sure why, but this quote is the first one that jumps out at me after hearing she committed suicide. In reference to stars and celebrities & how 'she found out that things are not always as they seem.'
"'You'll see the most perfect person (star) and you are like, God, she's, like, perfect. And then she'll tell you everything that's not perfect. Everyone has their own special set of problems–in their own minds,' she told Harper's Bazaar in 2011. "ReplyCancel
NY Daily News is claiming she was found hung by a scarf around her doorknob. So sad, hope she finds the peace she was searching for.ReplyCancel
I feel bad she is dead, but you can't pin this on Mick. He is Mick Jagger, you know going in he will bang anything that moves.
Wow. I just checked her Wiki to find her age (47). I figure pill OD. She hung herself, from a doorknob, with a scarf. That is certainly committing to a cause, when you can stand up and walk away if you have second thoughts.ReplyCancel
@turtle: Wouldn't it be something if it was a kinky sexual thing, and Mick split when shit went south?ReplyCancel
I actually gasped when I scrolled down to see this. That poor woman. I can only imagine what she was going through. I wish she'd been able to see her way to getting help. I feel more for those she left behind, though.
And I hope this could help Mick Jagger get some therapy to live his life in a less selfish manner.ReplyCancel
sometimes Enty writes true blinds but for one true blind ,how many fake blinds?
Kevin Bacon's divorce (3/4 years ago),Jennifer garner/amy adams's pregnancy last year, sandra bullock's new adoption,kate beckinsale's divorce,Kanye West's absent at the baby shower,Ashley Judd's car story….Even what Enty wrote on Lindsay Lohan's burglarized house was untrue.
who know? in 3 days,we will learn L'wren was depressive or ill or Jagger and she broke/breaking or something without link
i just hope L'Wren is in peace nowReplyCancel
This is awful.
I hope no one who admired her decides to emulate her. Depression lies.ReplyCancel
Someone who takes their own life is struggling with a lot more than just simple relationship issues. As well, you never know if the issues they are struggling with (usually major depression or other mental illness) are contributing to the relationship problems, simply by neither side knowing how to handle it.
Every time something like this happens, people look at those left behind and thing "why didn't you do something?" but I'm sure they are asking the same of themselves. Hindsight is 20/20. It's easier to judge when you're not in that position.
Had a friend take her life about 5 years ago now, and I still think about her and think "I should have just called her, why didn't I call her? Why didn't I check in more often?" And I was living on the other side of the world at the time. It's hard, you realize afterwards what you could have done differently but at the time you don't see it.ReplyCancel
I actually gasped when I saw this too Disco. So very sad and tragic and no, it wasn't Mick's fault. Everyone knows he has no qualms about cheating. And maybe she didn't care about that anyway. Gawd I feel so badly about this for some reason. She was such a talented lady.
Like Alexander McQueen-another amazing designer who took his life. They've deprived the world of the beauty they could create but it was too hard for them to stay.
May she find the peace she was so desperately hoping to find.ReplyCancel
Disco – Mick is 70. He isn't going to change now. To her credit, Angelina Jolie saw through him when he aggressively pursued her back in the 90's.
RIP L'Wren.ReplyCancel
I am sad over this……not that I knew anything about her, but to feel as if there is no reason to live….ReplyCancel
@eros: yeah, f that. I'm too much of a klutz to choke or try hanging myself. Closest I've gotten to breathe play is huffing panties.
Headrot that isn't something to be jealous about. What you will be jealous of is everyone else who fought through their depression and chose life over death should you decide you want to follow in L'Wren's footsteps. Life can always change and get better, but death is certain and unknown. Don't make the grass is greener mistake, it is never better on the other side.ReplyCancel
So sadReplyCancel
That is one messed up comment Headrot – I hope you get help.ReplyCancel
"And I hope this could help Mick Jagger get some therapy to live his life in a less selfish manner"
Mick Jagger is not going to change. Did he feel guilty about Brian Jones? Not for one nanosecond.
And yes I did find this sad for L'wren. Total shock more than the news about PSH.ReplyCancel
Lmao!! @ huffing panties, Count. That sounds a lot more fun than accidentally breaking your neck on a door knob.. Personally, I am a scary ass and though I would never try it I have always been curious about asphyxiation erotica… not for the standard reasons. Im more curious about the science behind it from a biological perspective. .. like how the body would or can become sexually stimulated from lack of oxygen. Im gonna wiki that shit later if I can remember.ReplyCancel
@Eros: I don't know. I would figure it has to do with muscles either reflexively contracting or relaxing.
The only thing I've heard with reflex action is if gagged during anal, the sphincter muscles will contract. I guess that is the body's defense against shitting yourself while vomiting. Never tried it though, because I never had sex with a chick crazy enough to say yes, or that I hated enough not to ask.ReplyCancel
P.S. If you put the panties inside out on a pillow, you can close your eyes and pretend you are 69ing.ReplyCancel
RIP L'Wren…ReplyCancel
THANK YOU, @AMD. I hate that the man she'd been dating is the first thing anyone mentions, sometimes even before her name. She was a person in her own right, FFS.
(I also despise "female [occupation]" in obits–no, moron, it's "[occupation]".)ReplyCancel
LOL!? I had to read this 4 times before finally getting it. Very witty, Count.
You know about the muscles reflexing automatically during asphyxiation – I thought it would be something similar to that . I just couldn't fathom how one would become sexual ly stimulated. I'm guess the person would have to become sexually stumulated from pain for this to work. Yup, *dusting off my hands * This would never work for me. I dont like pain.ReplyCancel
I was a big follower of her Instagram account. It was exceptional. She posted pics of her in !Mississippi, India and Barbados with him in the last few months. On January 15th after posting several times. A Day she stopped. I think her staff did her twitter. Take a look at her Instagram. What an eye she had for beauty!ReplyCancel
Head there is nothing to be jealous of here. hun it s not proper thinking. depression has its demons black dogs. you should talk to someone about it as it s not worth it. once out of the tunnel you can understand whyReplyCancel
I'll never understand what drives someone to do something like this.
I went to high school with Ricky Berry, I didn't know him personally, but I went the basketball games and he was so good. He made the NBA. He had everything he thought he wanted. Then he shot himself after an argument with his wife.
There's so much more going on there than we know. Ricky killed himself, L'Wren killed herself. The other people may have been excuses, but there was a lot more going on than any of us will ever know or understand.ReplyCancel
according to Daily Mail,she had huge money trouble ($6 millions in debt) and it could be the cause of her suicideReplyCancel
Honey, please don't say that. You would be missed here terribly. You will get through this. You've made it so far. Sometimes it's even taking it 15 minutes at a time.
Very sad. She was very talented, her gowns and dresses were very feminine and beautiful.
Large debts are nothing strange in the fashion world, many a small or mid-scale designer has had to close up shop due to money troubles. Its not unusual to see them re-open a few years later with new backing – Mizrahi comes to mind. It seems a bit extreme to take your life over it, but then who knows her state of mind. I'm sure we'll hear more in the coming weeks.
It is all a bit reminiscent of Hutchence – the scarf on the doorknob, etc. I wonder if she left a note.
Re Enty and recent blinds: there was plenty of chatter about Scott after she cancelled her LFW show and her absence from Jade Jagger's (and daughters) baby shower over the wkend. Nothing an alert blind gossip blogger wouldn't pick up on. I wouldn't assume they (Entys) had an inside track on info here.ReplyCancel
Headrot, please get help. Strength & courage are asking for help when you need it, even if the first step is a gossip blog. You are unique, & should you go through with your thoughts, your light can never be replaced. There would be a dark space in the world that no-one else could fill.
I have a dear friend in a depressive episode at the moment. She is pregnant & can only take a certain anti-depressant. I text her, but not too much, as I don't want her to feel pressured. She knows I am here & would go to her if she needed me at the drop of a hat. She has survived numerous self-harm attempts & I am so grateful that she is still here & didn't succeed. For anyone who is having dark thoughts, please get help.ReplyCancel
We'll said @feraltart, I hope your friend gets through it…I've had a number of friends too with depression pre and post pregnancy and it's no joke. You are a good friend….
@headrot the number for Suicide help in the US is 1800 273 TALK please call this if you need or let me know if you are in a different country than the US and I'll find another number for you. We care a lot about you, honey…ReplyCancel
She called or texted or emailed her assistant to come over. The assistant found her dead, she hanged herself.
Oh great – come on over and find my dead body – and by the way, you don't have a job anymore.
Sucky day for the assistant, I would say.ReplyCancel
My friends husband had a degenerative disease, didn't want to die from it and committed suicide. He called his uncle and cousin to come over and killed himself after the call.
Headrot, I echo other peoples advice. Please don't even contemplate taking your life. It's a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Suicide is painful for all the people left behind.ReplyCancel
@jsierra LMFAO talking like someone who knows nothing.
call a hotline for what? seriously. hotlines dont fix shit. its a fucking joke. theyre all well and grand for people who dont have legit issues and just need someone to whine to.
if you fools think my envy is me feeling suicidal youre wrong and i can barely contain my disgust at the stupidity.
@leek whatever. that statement is ridiculousReplyCancel
@feraltart who the fuck are you to tell me I need help? sounds like youre the one who needs help as you need a reality check.
@sherry no shit sherlock. and thank you for moronically jumping on the bandwagon. never once did i claim to be suicidal. but thanks for verbalizing what i knew all along. people who are "antisuicide" are the fucking selfish ones cause they are more worried with "their feelings" than what is best for the other person.
fucking disgusting.ReplyCancel
headrot: Don't be so callously dismissive of people who, out of no motive other than simple human decency, have posted support and advice for you doesn't speak well of you. Leekalicious is simply being kind and trying to be helpful, as is everyone else who's posted with advice or offers of support; they've either been there and done that themselves (or, more accurately, not done that…), or know people who've been in that same boat, or are simply compassionate people. Maybe that seems "corny" or insufficiently "edgy" for you; maybe you're in so black a place that you can't imagine anyone giving a rat's ass; maybe you're trying to drive people away to justify whatever you want to do–hell, maybe you're just trolling us all…WHATEVER. No matter what your story really is, she doesn't want you to kill yourself, I don't want you to kill yourself, and I think I can safely say no one else here really does, either. This isn't 4chan, FFS; we don't encourage vulnerable people to hurt themselves, even when they do piss us off, as you seem intent on doing; we hope that you get help and support, and come through whatever dark space you're in. Maybe you'll be a happier, friendlier person; maybe you'll still be a jerk; but hey, at least you'll still be alive. We do it because that's what basically decent people do, damn it, and we'll keep doing it no matter how much you sneer at it, so there. *blows raspberry*
TL;DR: You can be a jerk all you like, but nobody here really wants you to hurt yourself, so go get some help if you need it, OK?ReplyCancel
"It doesn't speak well of you." Damn my getting wound up and messing up my syntax…anyway, all of my previous comment is based on the idea that you might actually be depressed, suicidal, or just plain unhappy. If all you are is a raging bitch on wheels, though…that's your business, but we still don't want you to hurt yourself. We're not trying to help because of the kind of person you are–it's because of the kind of people we are. Selfish? Go ahead and say that (and you will, no doubt…). I just think of it as Doing The Right Thing, whether or not it meets with your approval.ReplyCancel
@robin living in a world with an idiot like you isnt a world that i wish on anyone or their children. ps. i hope noones been stupid enough to procreate with you cause i would absolutely hate to have to deal with the selfish self entitled little asshats that you'd clearly raise.
and i dont give a rats ass what you want.
i however, do wish that you'd do the world a favor and kill yourself.ReplyCancel
Somebody said to me recently on another thread "don't feed the troll."
Good advice, I think.ReplyCancel
I have always loved Jagger since I was a child. But let's face it, he doesn't have to be faithful to anyone. He can be the 'dog' he is and date whomever he wants, but just know, if he dates you, he will not be faithful.
Another thing, one article says she called someone to come to her place so she would find her. How horrible is that? She was really messed up.ReplyCancel
Yeah, well, Julia Roberts' half-sister committed suicide a couple of weeks before the Oscars and there's Julia, laughing in the second row and mugging in Ellen's famous selfie, and going to the after-parties.
But hey – at least she wore black.ReplyCancel
Good riddance to bad rubbish. She was a spoiled brat who killed herself because her business failed and her boyfriend fucked around on her. Big fucking deal. Happens every day to people who don't own nine million dollar apartments with carcelevstors so they can drive to the door of their 9th floor pad. I have no sympathy for this spoiled cunt and neither should Mick.ReplyCancel
@Amartel: you do not need a drop to successfully hang yourself but it I is usually helpful. You actually don't need any drop. Inmates and mental patients can just tie a towel to a door knob or bed frame and lean into it. All that matters is that there's enough pressure to stop oxygen from getting to your brain.ReplyCancel
She killed herself on Patti Richards' birthday 🙁ReplyCancel
@headrot I posted in the other L'Wren thread, a long post, to try to help. I do know what it's like, bc when I was drinking, I made two serious attempts. One of them landed me on a ventilator, so please don't tell me what I know. It wasn't fun. My throat hurt like shit after. Right now you are angry at the people who are trying to help you. You need to get angry at the alcohol/drugs that are making your life miserable. You need to think about things that will replace the drinking/drugs. You will find that the only thing you had in common with friends at the bar, or your dealer, was the alcohol or drugs. Take your life and sobriety back – one drink or hit at a time if you have to, and give the finger to the substances and people who have caused the pain. People will envy you because you've been able to quit. Some will be pissed off. The people who love you will be so very glad to have you back.ReplyCancel
Headrot, you have a lot of spirit. Think about the anger you have toward people on this board. Try to refocus that on the substance. Your anger here is really fear of letting go of your booze/drug. You have a lot of spunk, and you are a survivor. Make that work for you.ReplyCancel
Im not angry at anyone. Im disgusted with a bunch of idiots who are a good representation of the common human race who prove on a regular if not hourly basis how fucking stupid they are, how worthless and meaningless their lives are, and how self centered and self important they think themselves and what the fuck is wrong with society that encourages people like you to reproduce and continue on in your sickening little bubble like you do. Seriously, learn this mantra, because its fact "if you didnt exist, the world would be a better place"ReplyCancel
@headrot I spilled my guts on here trying to help you. If it wasn't good enough, I am sorry. If I'm off base, then please enlighten me.
There are some good, kind people on here who are going out of their way to reach out to you. When you mentioned suicide and how you admired L'Wren for having the balls to go through with it, maybe you were joking. In that case you should have added something like: just kidding. If you've read this board for any length of time you know that there are others who have lost people to suicide. In short, it's a red flag, a blaring siren to action. I would cry if I knew something had happened to you, headrot, from the little I know about you. Your view of life right now seems very cynical and dark. You are actually the one that sounds self-centred right now.ReplyCancel
@CharRicho Call me a troll if you want, but I'm just trying to help.ReplyCancel
@Headrot What is the cause? What is it that I need to get right? You mean you want me to encourage you to kill yourself? Support you in that choice? That will never happen. Maybe you need to get back to writing? Just try to do a little bit everyday. I don't mean writing a bestseller, I just mean getting back into the habit and take it from there.ReplyCancel
@Headrot I do get it now, slow as I am. You were telling me to try harder next time to off myself. I don't think it will happen to me again, because now that I'm clean and sober, I can see with clear eyes what is happening around me. I can see who my friends are and who is using me.ReplyCancel
This does NOT sound like headrot!ReplyCancel
Well, there's the Fake Count, same name, and about 1000 Unknowns, so I think so for sure, but why headrot??ReplyCancel
Typical of trolls. Turn a thread of a woman light years ahead of yourself into a thread about YOU…
Stop drinking the kool aide people. The master is at work. AND she's laughing.ReplyCancel
I just hope she's Okay. I'm very worried about her.ReplyCancel
She's been like two different people lately – sweet one minute, then striking out at someone nice like you, fancy, and all the others who tried to help, for no apparent reason. If it actually was headrot, the hateful stuff is when she's drinking or using. The nice part is headrot sober. Or, as fancy suggests, it's a fake headrot (which I hope). We may never know, because she doesn't read the group all the time.ReplyCancel
@BeckyMae Thanks for that, I feel a little better now.ReplyCancel


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Steven by Steve Madden Revolvir Pump
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You'll turn heads in the Steven by Steve Madden Revolvir Pump. An ankle cuff and pointed toe is just what you need to evolve your style into something chic and sleek.
- Featured in DSW's Do You Speak Shoe Lover Book!
- Leopard calf hair upper
- Ankle strap with Velcro
- Pointed toe
- 4¼" covered heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
By: ablount82
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
January 22, 2014
Beautiful Shoe
"The shoe is gorgeous in person; however, Steve Madden shoes' sizes never seem to fit correctly for me. They typically run too short for a true size 10 - especially when you consider this shoe has a pointy toe. Outside of running short, the shoe itself seems a bit flimsy when you walk and that may be attributed to the strap being velcro so there's not much support holding the ankle in place."
By: Higgins007
Location: Maryland
January 09, 2014
Sexy Classic Updated
"This is a beautiful shoe to wear with dresses, skirts, or pants. I was leary of the ankle strap at first (I usually don't like anything that encases the foot), but after seeing them on, I just fell in love with them. Don't be put off by the price, this is a shoe you'll wear for years to come. No wonder it was on the cover of the DSW Shoe Lovers book."
By: weensi
Location: HIghland Village, TX
January 05, 2014
"Had his shoe in my wish list and almost missed out on purchasing. This is a very stylish shoe and I can't wait to wear it."
By: BosieG
Location: Manalapan, New Jersey
November 15, 2013
Sassy Shoe
"I was excited to get these because they are so versatile and sexy! I order most of my DSW shoes online and lately, I've been nervous because I worry about getting a flawed pair of shoes. Although these shoes are super cute, I seem to have gotten the pair that doesn't quite match. The shade of the leopard hair is noticeably darker than the shade on the right shoe. The box also came a bit crushed which I didn't like. Because I worry about getting the same pair back on the exchange, I'm going to order another pair and return this one. Hopefully the next pair will match better. I also didn't realize that the strap is Velcro (I may have missed that in the description). Not sure how I feel about the Velcro regarding wear and tear but I can fit the ankle straps precisely for a perfect fit. Overall, I would recommend because this pair will turn heads."
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When Robert Griffin III told reporters that he and Cam Newton exchanged numbers after Sunday's Carolina Panthers win over the Washington Redskins, we figured it was just a figure of speech, a Heisman Trophy winner equivalent of two kids vowing to stay in touch after summer camp.
"He gave me his number, told me to contact him," Griffin said after the game. "Basically we're both two young quarterbacks in this league trying to get better, trying to lead our teams to victory."
It sounded like those vague promises of future planning that happen every day, like when your new neighbors bring their kids trick-or-treating and you tell them that, yes, having a neighborhood dinner party would be a great idea, then you spend the next five days leaving the house under the cover of darkness to avoid chit-chat in the hopes that the dinner party idea never gets mentioned again. (Just me?) Surely Cam and RGIII didn't exchange numbers on the field. How would they do that without a pen or a phone?
But our theory was shot when we stumbled upon this photo from Getty Images of Newton holding an iPhone during his postgame chat with Griffin.
Who's phone is it? Where did it come from? Who was holding it during the game? Did Cam ask for RGIII's number and then text it to himself? Is it a burner? Why hasn't the phone's owner upgraded to the iPhone 5? Are they upset about the new connector too? Is that why Cam has been struggling? How many phones are in the picture? It looks like one, but maybe the item in Cam's left hand is a phone too. If it is, did they do that tap-tap thing to exchange contact info and, if so, why hasn't Apple signed both to endorsement deals yet that can lead to commercials replacing that awful iPad Mini one with Chopsticks that was played endlessly on Sunday?


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Brandon Singleton will be performing a piano concert on Dec. 11 at noon at the Emery High School auditorium. He will play classical, new age and original compositions.
Emery County womens volleyball league is holding sign ups now. Call Nicole Denison at 687-2638 or Tiffany Conover at 384-2272 to sign up teams. Deadline is Dec. 31.
Emery Animal Shelter is located a 470 West Hiway 29 in Castle Dale. Animals are ready for adoption: kittens, four assorted; cats, one female adult, and one male adult. Puppies, two mixed breed; one female ShihTzu adult, one female red Australian shepherd; and two black labs. Prices vary and all include spay or neuter and rabies vaccination. Call 381-2539 for prices and more information.
The Jeep King of the Mountain Series Ski and Snowboard Championships will be held at Snowbird Resort Dec. 18-19. For more information visit www.jeepsports.com.
Application and nomination forms are available to nominate the most creative people in K-12 education. Those individuals who make a difference in the lives of children in the community should be nominated. Visit the website www.leadersinlearningawards.org for more information and nomination forms.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Women's Achievement Award. The Utah Commission for women and families is searching for Utah women who have made significant contributions to women and families in our state. Winners will be honored during Women's History Month in March 2005. For more information contact Curt at 1-801-526-4315.
Come enjoy an evening of dancing or listening with The Val Jensen Band at the Cleveland Town Hall. Dancing, line dancing, refreshments, held monthly starting Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. There will be an admission fee.
The Winter Arts Festival, sponsored by the Emery County Arts Council, scheduled for Dec. 10, has been cancelled.
Any preschool, school, church, business or other organization in Emery County that is having a Christmas Program and wishes to have photos taken by the Emery County Progress, should inform the Progress office of the time and date of the program. We will be happy to come to your program, take photos and add them to the photos that are run in the paper for the Christmas editions. Call 381-2431 to get on our calendar.
Grief support group for parents who have lost a child will be held Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the classroom at Castleview Hospital, 300 North Hospital Drive, Price. For more information contact 637-4800, ext. #4018 or 820-0287.
By purchasing FreedomBands wrist bands, a person can help support our troops. For more information or to purchase the silicon red, white and blue wrist bands, call 1-866-217-5595 or visit sss.freedombands.us.
A fifth grade student is looking for post cards to learn about Utah. Send to John Manzione, c/o Mr. Neevel, Brinckerhoff School, 16 Wedgewood Rd., Fishkill, NY 12524.
The Southeastern Utah District Health Department in Castle Dale now has influenza vaccine available for the general public. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Monday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
On Dec. 11, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Home Place in Orangeville there will be a reflection day on "The Best Gifts." Find the gifts you have to give for Christmas by a contemplative search. For more information and reservations call Paula at 435-748-2230.
The December meeting for the Cleveland Town Council has been changed from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16. The meeting will be held at the Cleveland Town Hall at 7 p.m. The Cleveland Town Council encourages all residents to be involved in the progressive improvement of the community.
There is a road onto East Mountain near the Des-Bee-Dove mine. It is called Tom's Trail. It is not the road above the mine, but a trail East of the mine. There is little known of this trail and I am looking for anyone with any part of the history of Tom's Trail. If anyone has any information about the trail, such as who built it, who it was named for, or any other part of the history of this trail, contact Mark H Williams at 435-381-2493.
On Dec. 16 at noon, RSVP will host its presidential recognition and Christmas luncheon at the Museum of the San Rafael.
Merlin Christiansen is looking for photos of the Old Woman Mountain, located by the rest stop off I-70 in Salina Canyon. If anyone has photos please contact Merlin at 286-2348.
Gallery East, faculty show will be held until Dec. 10, from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. in the gallery at College of Eastern Utah. Faculty members showing are Blaine Atwood, Cliff Bergera, Brent Haddock, Anthony Lott, Kelly Pugh and Nathan Wilson.
The Price Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, 125 North 600 West, will sell Christmas tree permits for personal use until Dec. 23, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The tag cost is $5 per tree, with only one permit allowed per household.
For a unique and special gift for Christmas or a birthday, visit our museum gift shop. We have Native American dolls, turquoise and silver jewelry (now half price), Kachina dolls, turned wood bowls, San Rafael rock art afghan, pottery, stocking stuffers, shirts, books, pictures and much more. Lay-a-way now for the holidays.
Are you having trouble getting money for college? Have you been denied a PELL grant? Do you lack funding? Have you exhausted all other financial resources? To see if your qualify for financial aid through state and federal programs, contact the Department of Workforce Services at 1-435-381-6100 during working hours.
The HEAT program is once again in operation. If you need assistance with your heating bills, call Kathy in Community Services at 381-5410 to schedule an appointment. The program runs from Nov. 1, 2004-March 31, 2005.
Nominate outstanding volunteers from your community for the Governors' Points of Light Award. For information about nomination criteria, go to www.volunteers.utah.gov. To request a hard copy of the nomination form, contact the Utah Commission on Volunteers at 1-801-764-0704 or 1-888-755-8824.
Students pursuing careers in agriculture are encouraged to apply for scholarships sponsored by Agriliance and Croplan Genetics. Applications are available from participating local cooperatives or on the Agriliance website, www.agriliance.com in the careers section, or at www.mbservices.com. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2005. For more information or to request an application, call 1-800-232-3639, ext. 4584.
On Sept. 15, Secretary Veneman designated 20 counties in Utah eligible for Farm Service Agency emergency loans due to production losses. These losses were a result of drought, insects, damaging wind and heat, that occurred Jan. 1 and continuing. Applications can be picked up at the Emery/Carbon County FSA Office, 88 South 100 East, Castle Dale, or call 1-435-381-2300.
The Genealogy and Family Heritage Jamboree hold its 2005 conference in St. George at Dixie Convention Center. There will be 63 classes in seven tracks, exhibits and speakers. For more information visit www.cgslink.com.
Food handler's classes will be held Dec. 8 at 9 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m. at Southeastern Utah District Health Department, 28 South 100 East, Price. Classes will be taught at the Castle Dale Health Department, 25 West Main Street on Dec. 9 at 4 and 7 p.m. For more information call 381-2252 in Castle Dale or 637-3671 in Price.
The fall schedule for Ascension St. Matthew's Church will be as follows: Sundays 9:30 a.m.-Sunday school for all ages; 10:30 a.m.-worship, followed by fellowship and refreshments with a potluck lunch on the first Sunday of each month. Wednesdays, beginning in October, 6:30 p.m. worship. For more information call 346-0106. The church is located at 522 Homestead Boulevard in Price.
The Three Wishes Inc. Program makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to senior citizens (65 years and older) and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call toll free at 1-800-817-1871.
Each year hundreds of children in Emery and Carbon counties become wards of the juvenile court system due to child abuse, neglect or abandonment. The child welfare system can only devote so much time and attention to each individual case and, consequently, to each individual child. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Volunteers are ordinary men and women who find it in their hearts and their schedules to help these abused and neglected children. Those interested in volunteering should contact Kerrie, the CASA coordinator at 435-381-5595.
The in home Rx programs makes available breathing medications and nebulizers to patients who may have asthma, emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call 1-800-344-5764 or visit the website www.inhomerx.com for more information on the details of this program.
The Senior Mobility Program makes available to senior citizens and the permanently disabled, power electric wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call 1-800-451-0971 to see if you qualify.
Utah Valley Cancer Center, located at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center has a new toll-free phone number. Anyone can call 1-866-549-3800 to schedule an appointment, get information about local cancer support groups or to find out more about IHC cancer services and physicians. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Huntington Lions Club is gathering used eyeglasses to be distributed to needy people in Third World countries. There is a special need for childrens glasses. For more information, contact Judy Lang at 687-5349.
The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available power (electric) wheelchairs to senior citizens (65 years and older) and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. Call toll free at 1-800-246-6010.
Donations are needed from Emery County residents to the Emery Chapter of the Salvation Army which provides emergency assistance for the people of Emery County as well as people traveling through the area. Mail donations to the Emery County Sheriff's Office, Box 281, Green River, Utah 84525 or Emery County Sheriff's Office, Box 817, Castle Dale, Utah 84513. For information, contact Cheryl Keener at 435-564-3432.
Attention, union meeting for local 6363 will be held the third Wednesday of every month at the District 22 office in Price. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m.
Girl Scouts need leaders in Emery County. Call Nina Green at 800-678-7809 to volunteer.


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Puma Wylie Infinity II Sport Sneaker - Womens
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Item # 258311
Experience lightweight comfort and infinite style when you lace-up the Puma® Wylie Infinity II Sport Sneaker. A perfect choice for the gym that will transition right into the rest of your daily routine. Exercise, dance, walk, zumba or crossfit, whatever your heart desires these sneakers and pivot-point will assist.
- Synthetic and mesh upper
- Super comfortable foam padded collar
- Mesh lining for comfort and breathability
- OrthoLite® sockliner for moisture-wicking and antimicrobial protection properties
- Gilly-lacing system
- Midsole compression molded for maximum cushioning capabilites
- CELL technology cushioning in heel
- douCELL technology for superior underfoot cushioning
- Arch support provided by TPU ArchTec shank technology
- Pivot-point for turns and quick movement
- Deep flex grooved outsole with EverTrack™ non-morking rubber
- Imported
- More colors available
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By: DDDaisy
Location: Washington, D.C.
March 06, 2013
Yay shoes!
"Bought these for gym workouts as well as zumba. These shoes are perfect for zumba- look no further if that is what you are after! There's a round spot on the tread near the ball of the foot which is used for pivoting, and it works great. Enough traction that I don't fall on my face, but not so much that my shoes keep grabbing the floor and threatening to blow out my knees. Also, for such small shoes (I didn't realize how small they'd make my feet look!) they are well padded. I would definitely purchase this shoe again."
By: SPSAR33
Location: PA
January 24, 2013
"True to size and color. I wear these for weight training, biking, and running. I have worn them about 4 times to the gym without any complaints. They match a lot of my workout clothes as well. I suppose they wouldn't be the best choice for long distance running as they don't have a thick sole."
By: Violet25
Location: Sacramento, CA
October 11, 2012
Loved these <3
"These are really cute and comfortable. Great for working out :)"
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Kresimir Cosic Player
Inducted in 2006
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee 1996
After winning a silver medal for the Yugoslavian Olympic team, Cosic at enrolled Brigham Young University in 1970, and was the first foreign born Division I All-American. After college, he returned to Croatia where he participated in four more Olympic Games and became a pioneer who blazed the trail for international players to pursue education and athletics at the collegiate level in America.
Where They Were
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Climate change is a global phenomenon. Rising global temperatures will cause sea levels to rise, increase the number of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and storms, and will cause the spread of diseases. All these will have costly impacts on cities' basic services, infrastructure, housing, human livelihoods and health.
However, cities are also a key contributor to climate change, as city activities are the main source for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Only with a coordinated approach and actions at the global, regional, national and local levels can success be achieved. It is essential, therefore, to make cities an integral part of the solution in the fight against climate change. Many cities are already doing a lot by using renewable energy sources, cleaner production techniques and regulations to control industrial emissions. Energy-efficient housing, measures to reduce traffic and vehicle emissions and to promote non-motorized transport, contribute directly to the reduction of CO 2 . Cutting emissions will also reduce local pollution from industries and transport, thus improving urban air quality and the health of city dwellers.
UNEP and UN-HABITAT have produced a brochure entitled "Climate Change. The Role of Cities", where local governments can find useful information on global initiatives and the support mechanisms available for cities in the fight against climate change. To read the brochure click here>>
UNEP has launched a Campaign on Cities and Climate Change to engage cities in the global climate debate and assist them in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In cooperation with partners, UNEP assists national and local governments by providing awareness raising material, organizing workshops and trainings, developing tools and involving cities in international meetings on climate change. Activities under the campaign include:
To read more about UNEP's climate change activities click here >>
Other useful links:
Local Government Climate Sessions - parallel event to the 2007 United Nations Climate Conference
UNEP-International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC)
ICLEI's Cities for Climate Protection TM (CCP) Campaign EST goes EAST Clearing House - promoting Environmentally Sustainable Transport in Central & Eastern Europe
Initiative on Road Design and Finance for Safety, Sustainability, and Accessibility


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Skechers Arcade Sneaker
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Item # 250979
Take a walk on the sporty side in the Skechers Arcade sneaker. This casual lace up is part of their Relaxed Fit™ line, which means you get the benefit of additional room and added comfort in the shoe, without sacrificing style!
- Combination mesh and leather upper
- Padded collar and tongue for all day comfort
- Mesh lining for enhanced breathability
- Relaxed FIT™ gel infused, removable insole
- Rubber sole for increased traction and durability
- Imported
By: Oile
Location: Chicago
May 04, 2013
skechers arcade sport sneaker
"can you say comfort, has skechers relaxed fit, great for walking"
By: Tengo
Location: GEO
March 04, 2013
Another great shoes from Skechers
"Again, very comfy, extremely light in weight and so easy-walk! Real relax-fit shoes! Would highly recommend to everyone. Just a short note that it may run a bit long, just a bit though :)"
By: chicerita
Location: Omaha
February 12, 2013
oh, so comfy
"I bought these for work and they were so comfortable and stylish I am going to get me another pair for personal use. They are light weight and great for all day use."
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No puppy
March 13, 2013 20:14:35 Posted at March 13, 2013 20:14:35 Photos:
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Doug Meszler/ Splash
I mean, not better, but better.
Like, the puppy is great. And that's the problem. Too great. The puppy + Tom Hardy gets in the way of life. Have you seen Tom Hardy and the puppy? Click here if you feel like pissing away an entire work day, or more.
Here's Tom, without the puppy, continuing to shoot Animal Rescue in Brooklyn. Instead of puppies we get earmuffs, mitts, and boxing to keep warm.
Puppies keep you warm.
I miss the puppy.


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Zoom Tiny Brush Hog 15pk
Creature baits are generally big, bulky hunks of plastic, like the Brush Hog and the Baby Brush Hog, designed for flipping or otherwise attracting the attention of a fish by displacing a lot of water. The Zoom Tiny Brush Hog has taken the fish attracting idea, with arms and wings and tails, and used it for finesse applications such as dropshotting, splitshotting, or for any time you need a small, active bait. Try these tiny creature baits for finesse techniques or as a trailer for small jigs. You're only limited by your imagination, so give the Zoom Tiny Brush Hog a try.
6 Colors
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Customer Reviews
Comments: Zoom brush hogs are a true classic. They work amazing for largemouth but also, if you are a shoal bass fisherman, I cannot say enough about how well they work for shoalies! Basically the only lure i throw anymore when it comes to shoal bass fishing. I insist you try them!
From: Mason: GA 6/27/15
Comments: Small lure means small bass, right? WRONG! T-rig weedless and cast parallel to shore and let it sink to bottom. Jiggle the rod tip and leave set. Couple hops here and there. Maybe lift and drop like a stick-work. Maybe just creep it on the bottom with slow half turns on the reel. Guaranteed you will have hits. Slow works best. Many ferocious hits on the drop. I've taken many > 5 pounds with this lure. Spinning gear with 8 lb test; size 1 (not 1/0)off-set worm hook and a 1/16 or 1/32 bullet wt is all you need
From: The Golfingfisherman: NYC
Comments: my biggest fish camo n this with a drop shot rig and it is easily my favorite bait I once brought in 27 fish in under 3 hr best color is watermelon candy
From: John: San Jose, CA
Comments: I catch fish everywhere I go on the watermelon red tiny brush hog. Rig it on a t-rig, jighead, drop shot, or split shot and you will absolutely get bites. Its the closest thing to dynamite I know of.
From: Nathan: OK
Comments: these are my go to baits when the bite is tough!! texas rig the watermelon red flake and you cant go wrong!!!! several big fish on these things.
From: Hunter: Winchester, VA
Comments: This is my go to bait i have caught two 8lbs on Rayburn and Toledeo with is. You cant never go wrong with Zoom period
From: Jace: Buna, TX
Comments: Knew someone who outfished me when I was using my Gonzo grubs. Turned out, he was using these brush hogs in the same color. I'm thinking that it had to be the profile of the brush hog that was the attraction.
From: Tim: Wilmingotn, IL
Comments: I love these baits from the ponds where I live to the big lakes these just catch fish great action. Zoom products best soft plastics on the market.
From: Garrett: GA
Comments: I use these for dropshotting and they are surprisingly productive! I have caught largemouth, smallmouth, rock bass, and even yellow perch on these. I casted near a dock with a bunch of fry and in less than 5 foot of water, a largemouth came out from under the dock, looked straight at me then back at the bait. I gave it a few twitches and it hammered it.
From: Elijah: Seattle, WA
Comments: Awsome bait for shallow fishing, the bass will nail this as soon as they see it. Its also really good for early morning fishing if u miss a fish with a frog, throw this bait in there and its almost a guaranteed catch
From: Danny: Melbourne, FL
Comments: great little bait!!!! when the standard straight tail aint cutting it, this is my go to bait.
Comments: Very attractive swimming action for such a small bait. Catches big bass- had great success fishing c-rig style.
From: Louis: Los Angeles, CA
Comments: Most productive smallmouth catcher of the year. get some small t-rig hooks and some 1\16 ounce weights and you are in bisness!!
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Nervous investors took some of the big name Dow Industrial stocks back to more important support in December, and in an analysis of the ten most oversold Dow stocks, Moneyshow's Tom Aspray has identified some interesting opportunities.
Stocks traded in a fairly narrow range Thursday and the selling was not that heavy. The monthly jobs report today could spur some heavier selling, but I would expect the market to be well supported at lower levels.
Any correction is likely to be over early next week and it should set the stage for a move in the major averages, like the S&P 500, back to the September highs. Therefore any near-term weakness is likely to be a buying opportunity. The action, so far in 2013, increases the odds of a double-digit gain this year.
The monthly starc band analysis of the stocks in the Dow Industrials identifies those stocks that are closest to their starc+ bands (overbought) and those that are closest to their starc- bands (oversold). As I have pointed out in past articles on starc bands, just because a stock or ETF is near its starc- band it does not mean it still cannot go lower. It does indicate that the stock or ETF is at a high risk level to sell and a low risk level to buy.
In last month's review of the most overbought Dow stocks, I pointed out that Home Depot (HD) had traded near its monthly starc+ band for the past three months. From the December high to low, HD dropped 8.6% before rebounding at the end of the month.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) is the most oversold Dow stock this month as it closed just 6.4% above its monthly starc- band. It has closed lower for the past two months after breaking through ten-year resistance last May. It, along with the other three Dow stocks, look attractive for new purchase at the right price because of their positive monthly analysis.
Chart Analysis: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) peaked in October at $77.60 and hit a low last Friday at $67.37, which was a decline of over 13%. The chart reveals that WMT closed above its monthly starc+ band last July and then held firm for several months before correcting.
- There is additional support in the $66.50 area with the quarterly S1 support at $64.50.
- The major breakout level, line a, is at $64 with the monthly starc- band at $63.84.
- The monthly relative performance has just dropped below its WMA but is still above its uptrend.
- This month's close in the relative performance will therefore be important.
- The monthly OBV is still well above its rising WMA as the OBV staged a major upside breakout in the latter part of 2011.
- There is first resistance at $69.50 with the quarterly pivot at $71.06. A weekly close back above this level would be a positive sign.
The Coca-Cola Co. (KO) peaked in July at $40.55 but then reversed sharply the next month with a recent correction low at $35.58. This was also very close to the 50% Fibonacci retracement support.
- The longer-term uptrend, line d, connects the lows from 2009 and 2010.
- The monthly relative performance did not confirm the highs in July, line f.
- The uptrend in the RS line has been broken and it is well below its flat WMA.
- The monthly OBV looks much stronger as it moved above its WMA in October 2010 and is still positive.
- The weekly OBV (not shown) has turned up but is still below its WMA.
- KO has been strong the first two days of 2013 as it is up 5.6% from the lows.
- The next resistance is at $38-$38.85.
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