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From revolutionary inventions to famous feuds, cars and their makers have a long history in the United States. Test your knowledge of the most iconic cars made in the U.S.A. with this quiz.
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Question 1 of 30
What car can still be bought new, nearly two decades after its manufacturer went out of business?
DeLorean DMC-12
The DeLorean Motor Company opened shop after acquiring the old DeLorean production assets, and sells new DeLoreans from new old stock and reproduced parts.
AMC Eagle
Plymouth Voyager
Question 2 of 30
When did the new DeLorean Motor Company start selling new DeLorean vehicles?
New DeLoreans became available in 2008.
Question 3 of 30
Premier Automotive Group was formed in the early 2000s, primarily to handle Ford's acquisition of European brands such as Aston Martin, Land Rover, Jaguar and Volvo. Which two American brands were also rolled into this umbrella?
Mercury and Plymouth
Mercury and Lincoln
As a last-ditch effort to save the Mercury brand, Ford reorganized Mercury and Lincoln under Premier Automotive Group.
Lincoln and Ford
Question 4 of 30
What led to Mercury's demise?
Ford was made an offer it couldn't refuse.
Ford wasn't giving the brand good support or fresh products.
Ford neglected Mercury until the brand was selling nothing but thinly disguised versions of Ford vehicles with little marketing support.
The planet was too close to the sun and finally got too hot.
Question 5 of 30
Which automaker is largely credited with revolutionizing the auto manufacturing process?
Nikola Tesla
John DeLorean
Henry Ford
Henry Ford is widely recognized as one of the industry's biggest innovators, inventing methods that are still in use.
Question 6 of 30
Who is credited with saying "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses"?
Henry Ford
Though historians are at odds over who actually said it, Henry Ford is largely credited with this quote.
Louis Chevrolet
Henry Martyn Leland
Question 7 of 30
Which two automotive brands had one of the same founders?
Lincoln and Cadillac
Henry Martyn Leland was first part of the team that founded Cadillac, and then later part of the team that formed Lincoln.
Lincoln and Ford
Studebaker and Cadillac
Question 8 of 30
Which two automotive brands sold a Model A?
Lincoln and Ford
Cadillac and Ford
Thanks to Henry Martyn Leland's involvement at Ford and GM, both Cadillac and Ford offered a vehicle called the Model A.
Chevrolet and Lincoln
Question 9 of 30
What did David Dunbar Buick make before founding his car company?
David Dunbar Buick invented a process to coat steel with porcelain, which drastically improved the bathing experience.
kids' toy wagons
Question 10 of 30
In Buick's early days, the brand produced some truck models, but then stopped to focus on more traditional passenger vehicles. What vehicle was considered Buick's first truck in 70 years?
the Enclave
the Rendezvous
Although the Rendezvous was actually an early example of a crossover, it (and its Pontiac sibling, the Aztek) are both considered trucks or SUVs by GM.
the Aztek
Question 11 of 30
William C. Durant founded General Motors but was quickly removed from power. What brand did he then form as revenge (of sorts)?
AM General
Chevrolet was conceived as a way for William C. Durant to elbow his way back into the GM fold. He formed Chevrolet in 1911, and in 1918, Chevrolet came under the GM umbrella, so his plan worked.
Question 12 of 30
What brand has been General Motors' largest volume seller since the 1920s?
Chevrolet has long been GM's highest volume brand.
Question 13 of 30
When was the ram introduced as the Dodge brand's mascot of sorts?
Dodge rolled out the iconic ram head in 1932.
Question 14 of 30
Where did Walter Percy Chrysler work before founding Chrysler?
a bookbinder
a university
Walter Percy Chrysler left Buick over disagreements with some of General Motors' management team.
Question 15 of 30
When was General Motors' Saturn brand first conceived?
Though Saturn didn't offer cars until 1990, Saturn was conceived in 1982 to provide a domestic alternative to Japanese compacts.
Question 16 of 30
General Motors tried really hard to make the Saturn buying and ownership experience different. What was unique about Saturn's actual cars?
They had a revolutionary everlasting new car smell.
They were made of plastic.
Saturn became known for its plastic body panels, which resisted dents.
They were tested in outer space.
Question 17 of 30
When did the Walter P. Chrysler Museum open?
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, which is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, opened in October of 1999.
Question 18 of 30
What was the purpose of the very first Jeep vehicle, as built by Willys-Overland?
military transport during World War II
Jeeps were first used for military transport during World War II.
military transport during World War I
Question 19 of 30
Why did GMC and Pontiac merge in 1996?
to make GMC cars and Pontiac trucks
to reduce the dealership network
General Motors brought Pontiac and GMC together to reduce the number of low-profit, single-brand dealership franchises, although they remained separate brands.
to reduce the number of factories
Question 20 of 30
How did Cadillac survive the Great Depression?
Cadillacs during the Depression were actually rebadged Chevrolets
Cadillac gave away free maintenance with all its cars
General Motors kept Cadillac open despite the brand's losses
General Motors kept Cadillac afloat through the Great Depression thanks to its profits from more affordable brands.
Question 21 of 30
Cadillac recovered during the 1950s and 1960s, and then sales began to decrease again in the 1980s. What was the cause of its decline?
Japanese and German imports took a lot of market share.
Import brands became much more competitive in the luxury car market, and Cadillac couldn't keep up.
There weren't enough Cadillac dealerships.
The unions went on strike and stopped building Cadillacs for a long time.
Question 22 of 30
Before Tesla Motors introduced its luxurious electric Model S, there was the Tesla Roadster, which consisted of Tesla's electric drivetrain in car bodies supplied by another manufacturer. Who did this fledgling American manufacturer partner with?
Tesla originally worked with Lotus to build the Tesla Roadster.
Question 23 of 30
AM General was the auto company chosen by the U.S. Army to produce the military vehicle that became the Humvee. Which other companies submitted bids for the project?
International Harvester and Willys-Overland
Jeep and Navistar Defense
Chrysler Defense and Teledyne Continental
Chrysler Defense and Teledyne Continental also submitted proposals for the Army's vehicle project in 1979.
Question 24 of 30
Panoz Auto Development Company is a small American exotic car manufacturer that was founded in 1988. Where did Daniel Panoz's startup capital come from?
the security industry
the pharmaceutical industry
The Panoz family earned their wealth in the pharmaceutical industry.
car racing
Question 25 of 30
Which American car company's founder had previously started a car company in Europe?
Sir Herbert Austin's cars were already well-known in England when he decided to start another company building cars in Pennsylvania.
Question 26 of 30
What was Plymouth named after?
the English university
the town in Indiana
Plymouth Rock and a brand of twine
Plymouth was named after Plymouth Rock, the Pilgrims' landing spot, and Plymouth Binder Twine, a farm supply product.
Question 27 of 30
What brand held the third top-selling spot in America from the early 1930s into the 1950s?
Plymouth established itself as a solid rival to Ford and Chevrolet, holding the third spot in sales for more than two decades.
Question 28 of 30
What was America's leading car producer for a brief time before Chevrolet and Ford took the top spots?
Oldsmobile made the most cars in America from 1903 until 1905.
Question 29 of 30
What American luxury electric car company went defunct in 2013?
Fisker Automotive was founded in 2007 to make high-end plug-in hybrid cars, but did not achieve the same success as some rivals and went bankrupt six years later.
Question 30 of 30
What town was the home of Studebaker?
Racine, Wisconsin
South Bend, Indiana
Studebaker was founded in South Bend, Indiana, in 1852.
Pawnee, Indiana


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"The Student Right To Know and Campus Security act of 1990",
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Eastfield College, one of nine educational facilities in the Dallas County Community College District, has approximately 14,000 students during each of the fall and spring semesters, and approximately 5,000 students during the two summer sessions.
There are 377 Full-time Employees and 690 Part-time Employees.
The college is located on approximately 240 acres in the city of Mesquite adjacent to the city of Dallas. The college has provided for the educational needs of its community since it opened in 1970.
The Eastfield College Police Department is located in N-Building, Room 112. The department provides Police service 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. The staff consists of seventeen commissioned peace officers, certified through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCOLE).
The department has:
All department members regularly attend TCOLE-approved classes and in-service training to receive updates on current regulations and knowledge of new laws. The Eastfield College Police Department reports directly to the Vice President of Business Services and works closely with the vice presidents of student development and instruction and the college president.
Every effort is made to maintain a safe campus environment. High visibility patrols and frequent checks of campus buildings and grounds assure a quick response to those requesting assistance. The department maintains a Crime Prevention Program for all staff and faculty members and during student orientation, provides students with information on such personal services as providing an escort to vehicles, providing a battery jump or airing up a flat tire. The college newsletter, The Village Window, regularly contains information on crime prevention programs and list all reported crimes such as murder, sexual assault (forcible and non-forcible), robbery, aggravated assault, burglary or motor vehicle theft.
Eastfield College commissioned officers under the Texas State Law are allowed to effect arrest, issue citations, and carry firearms. The Eastfield College Police Department has concurrent jurisdiction with the Chief of Police of Mesquite. The Mesquite police department will respond upon request and will enter serial numbers of stolen property from the college facilities into the National Crime Information Center and Texas Information Center. The goal of the Eastfield College Police Department is to maintain a safe and suitable environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

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Skip to comments.White House Source: Obama Ignorant of Sestak Bribe Attempt Until "Recent Days"
Posted on 05/28/2010 7:10:02 PM PDT by kristinn
In reports that appear to have been missed in the flurry of reporting this afternoon on the Obama administration's release of a cursory report on its in-house investigation on the administration's attempted bribery of Rep. Joe Sestak, CNN's John King reported that a White House source told him Barack Obama was kept in the dark about the bribe attempt until "recent days."
Posting on Twitter around 1 p.m. EDT, King reported in three Tweets what his sources were telling him about the unfolding scandal:
WH Source: prez didnt know about rahm/clinton/sestak talks until recent days; GOP pressing for more details.
WH memo lacks important details. Source says COS Emanuel did not check with counsel office before enlisting Clinton. #sestak
Svl other WH aides knew of Emanuel/Clinton effort. WH memo doesn't mention. #sestak
King has not posted to his Twitter account since posting these three reports.
Is someone in the White House trying to create a case for Obama's innocence in the Sestak scandal? It sure looks that way. It's not credible, but it shows an acknowledgement by some in the Obama administration that Obama himself could be in serious trouble if he is found to have been involved in the Sestak bribe attempt.
This is looking more like the Watergate cover-up with each passing hour. (And we know how that ended.)
He didn't know about selling his seat either or the Romanoff bribe either I betcha, huh?
Yeah, right...what...evah.
My BS meter says it's time to don the hip waders.
Excuse me. I sneezed!
This cover-up is going to get very deep.
My Gosh that first paragraph is deja vu isn't it. Extremely Clintonian.
Oh my god this is getting good!! Keep it up boys!! You're keeping those of us in flyover country entertained!!
The title is at least partially truthful.
0d0rk0 ignorant.
"We've investigated ourselves thoroughly enough to know we did nothing wrong. Going any further at this point would be counter-productive"
Dissent among the ranks.
Well, remember, just the other day, Obama claimed he didn't know anything about Birnbaum's resignation. Maybe he's trying to set up a defense that he was out of the loop on everything.
White House Source: Obama Ignorant
Imagine my surprise.
The cheese stinks. Must be the mold.
If there was nothing improper, why the need for them to say Obama knew nothing?
If the job was Secretary of the Navy, as it has been rumored, wouldn't Obama have to give his approval? Rahm and Clinton don't have the power to offer that role without Obama's consent, right?
Looks like Rahmbo will be the goat on this one.. Light the BBQ pit..
In recent days we have had an impostor as POTUS?
Media Ingored Democrat corruption til Democrats could come up with a defence, then media will roll day in day out the Democrats talking point
What did Obammy know and when did he know it?
Implausible deniability.
Plausible deniability, my arse!
O lies
people die
Ever notice how the words Obama and ignorant just seem to go together naturally?
This is a set up by the clintons. They bama right where they want him. I always figured hellery and bill would get even. It's their trademark.
The sycophant's tweets tell me that the fanciful lie was cooked-up in recent days.
That's all it says.
Don't disregard their efforts to "blame Bush".
He's ignorant, all right.
Hmmmm. Odds there are NO cell phone records backing up this "convo"?
The lawyers made up this non pay board post. Obviously trying to take the money out of it. Admiral to US Senator to... unpaid intern?
Regardless, the law says "anything of value."
Into Clintonland we venture...
This is a pretty stupid cover-up.
Remember when Arlen Spector said,
"that the reported conduct, if true, would constitute a "crime."
So even senile Arlen Spector recognized this as a crime. Obama's guys just saw it as normal Chicago style tactics.
Transparency??? Yeah right.
I wonder what Clinton is getting from this episode. He is exposed as a lawbreaker. He hates Obama for treating hillary so badly as well as calling Billy-boy a racist in South Carolina during the primaries. Does he have a presidential pardon in his lockboxz? Can Clinton pull this card out and play any time he wants since this crap, no doubt, leads to Obama?
Another Obama TRUTH.....from the two biggest liars in presidential history.
So who is the President and who is the errand boy? Can we impeach Clinton again?/s
Sounds like Rahm is about to be a speedbump.
LOL. The lies just keep on a-comin'!
No president knows everything his aides discuss with others, but it's highly unlikely that he wouldn't know about offers that involve cabinet positions. Unless he's not in charge, that is.
Does anyone find it strange that Clinton just happens to show up yesterday for a photo op with Obama and then has a private lunch with him? They must honestly think we are stupid!
This rumor may have been started by Obama's admin after the fact to throw us off what the real job was.
Rift between 0 camp and Clintonistas, (including RE)???
/just asking
Doesn't matter, he is the captain of the ship (of state) therefore he is responsible.
" the job was Secretary of the Navy, as it has been rumored, wouldnt Obama have to give his approval? Rahm and Clinton dont have the power to offer that role without Obamas consent, right?"
IMO, they would not have involved Clinton in this mess unless they absolutely had to. Which means that it probably leads directly to Zero. Otherwise, they would have just tossed whoever they needed to under the bus with the rest of their human sacrifices!
back in the eighties, i was a democrat.... hey i was young okay? while waiting at one of those 10 minute oil change places i was reading a magazine. it had this page full of what i call "HE SAID WHAT?" quotes and one quote in particular stood out. GHW Bush had said, in regards to the iran/contra scandal crap, "I deny ever having an opinion on anything." for better or worse that was burned into my mind permanently. i think it is possible that the phrase "white house source says obama ignorant" may also stay imbedded in my brain for a very long time.
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One of the earliest and most influential developments that led to the current multi-million dollar sports card industry came about around 120 years ago as an advertising campaign.
When simple little cards depicting baseball players and other sportsmen and women were included in packs of cigarettes, a collecting phenomenon began.
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Skip to comments.Baby Antonio West's killers captured
Posted on 03/22/2013 1:53:28 PM PDT by cll
Police combed a coastal neighborhood of Georgia in search of two suspects from 10 to 15 years, accused of killing a baby and wounding her mother in a robbery attempt.
And on the afternoon of Friday reported the arrest of two suspects aged 14 and 17 years for the vicious crime.
(Excerpt) Read more at elnuevodia.com ...
Not now Dear Lord ... not now.
Good. Kill 'em.
I found this.
Posted just before mine.
It was just on FOXNEWS Radio ...
They were 17 and 14 but they havent found the weapon...
Looks like the news are now starting to report it.
Obama Sons?
Obama Sons?
Yes, if he had sons.
I'm sure Holder's Civil Rights Division will be on the scene to make sure their civil rights are protected.
Get medieval on'ey ass.
Reading some of the comments on CNN make me sick. They are already blaming the mother for this crime, that the facts are not all in, that this could be a set up. The white woman kills her own child and blames a minority.
Anybody familiar with this area? Is it diverse or would either the white mother or the black kids looked out of place in it? I'm just trying to wrap my head around why kids would kill a baby in front of its mother like that. Even guys who steal cars with babies in them drop the baby off somewhere. I've yet to hear of a dead baby when the purpose of the crime was to get money or steal a car. This is just so weird.
With perps that young, I wouldn't be surprised if they could have been paid to do such a heinous deed. I remember Susan Smith and even tho she didn't pay to kill her kids, she had no problems blaming blacks and lying about the circumstances. Same thing with the guy in Boston who blamed blacks when he actually killed his pregnant wife. Perhaps this woman thought she would get away with it if she brought in black kids to do the job.
Reading some of the comments on CNN make me sick. They are already blaming the mother for this crime, that the facts are not all in, that this could be a set up. The white woman kills her own child and blames a minority.
What are you talking about? FReepers by the butt-load here have been doing that all day.
"They were 17 and 14 but they havent found the weapon..."
If it turns out to be a semi auto the RATS will call for banning high cap "assault pistols", even if he only fired twice.
Subhuman animals
If they had been killed trying to escape from police, I wouldn't have questioned it.
Im just trying to wrap my head around why kids would kill a baby in front of its mother like that.
1. To get "street cred", or
2. As part of a gang initiation, or
3. Just a sudden impulsive desire to put a bullet through the head of a 13 month old blue-eyed "white-hispanic".
4. Same as #3 above except premeditated.
I did not see a mention of the race of the killers. The baby looks white. Anyone know.
I have been there, it is south of Savannah, it's where you cross over to St. Simon' and Jekyll islands. All of coastal Georgia has very large black populations, left over from the planations.
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The baby doesn't look White to me. He looks to me what the Caribbean hispanics call jabado.
I am one and I'll straight up tell ya that. Not saying it's the mother for sure, but several things stink to high heaven here.
The mother also had an 18 year old son who was killed attacking another teen a few years ago. Violence is no stranger to this family apparently. Something's amiss here.
Well if they where white you can be assured they would have mentioned it. But if they are any other race. Nope.
Agreed. I don't care how old they are.
they should make this as big a deal as Trayvon Martin
There was, after all, even in the beginning before all the stuff about Trayvon came out, a possibility that he was deserving of getting shot.
A little baby, not so much.
Go back now. Lots of posting their anger at the two black thugs.
Her other kid was killed in New Jersey...and I thought I read where this is a "safe" neighborhood? No?
Just speculating....
King Samir Shabazz told them to. "... you gonna have to kill some crackers. You gonna have to kill somma they babies."
Parents are light-skinned Hispanic. Thugs are both black.
The 17yo has been charged as an adult, and is identified as "De'Marquis Elkins."
I don't think there is any way to understand this kind of crime.
My guess is "2. As part of a gang initiation,"
What's so strange? It's exactly what the NBP called on blacks to do-murder white babies.
Scroll down for info on the mom's other son's death.
These two POS's would be swinging from a rope before sundown if there were real justice in America. Bob
And Elizabeth Dole will get the Red Cross to cater the protests movement!
A friend of mine worked in Hawaii against the same sex marriage proposal there in the late nineties. They won that in 1998 and blocked same sex marriage.
Here's the interesting part. They were looking for what angle would be the most effective campaign on a limited budget.
In their opinion research they asked people about marriage and people said, "not that special or important." They then asked about protecting womanhood and got the same response.
The final question was on children and that got an overwhelmingly positive response. It was important that children be: 1. protected from deviancy; 2. raised by married people; and 3. who are of the opposite sex.
He said that people no longer believed in marriage as an institution and no longer valued women as any more special than men, but that children were still seen as special and innocent. He then predicted that the Devil would make his next move against children by destroying their innocence and eliminating that final stop.
It's happening and only 15 short years later.
Put Moses, and Jesus back in schools.
Kick Sniff Doggy Doo and crew to the curb!
How did the police get accurate tips which led to arrests if the murder wasn't witnessed?
such a beautiful baby..may his killers burn in eternal hell
Not one single pic from the lib media.
Imagine that.
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Pensioners: the Final Straw
Nortel pensioners are a determined lot even in
the face of challenges from avaricious foes. In January 2013, Nortel pensioners
were part of bankruptcy mediation talks in Toronto. These talks were supposed to
settle about $9 billion dollars in Nortel assets. Two previous attempts to
settle these assets were unsuccessful. This last attempt led by Ontario Chief
Justice Warren Winkler just went south… Justice Winkler declaring that further
efforts at mediation were 'no longer worthwhile'. The costs, associated with
and underwritten by the Nortel bankruptcy to date, is estimated at $838 million
dollars and coupled with bondholders claim, for an additional billion dollars
in interest charges, ensure that the $ 9 Billion asset may be considerably
reduced before any disposition is made.
Aside from interest charges, bondholders
now claim anywhere from $20 to $36 billion dollars of the $ 9 billion Nortel
asset. That claim doesn't leave much room for pensioners many of whom are
suffering from diminished pensions and effectively few benefits. Pensioners
view bondholders as vultures scraping the bones of Nortel without any
consideration about workers and managers who made the company work every day.
When Justice Hinkler threw in the
towel, the chances of Nortel pensioners cashing in on the $ 9 Billion dollars
asset fund went adrift. The only option left appears to be litigation. It is
estimated that that process will take years to resolve and by that time, if
costs keep going up, little of the $9 billion will be left. In the meantime, things don't get easier for
Nortel pensioners many of whom are in their seventies.
So at the end of the day, Nortel
pensioners are mired in bankruptcy proceedings over $9 billion dollars of
Nortel assets. The chance of federal government intervention is zero.
Opposition parties are on record on making changes to the bankruptcy act to
ensure protection of workers but there is no champion for pensioners in the federal
to 2009, Nortel and its employees contributed to the pension plan. When the
company filed for bankruptcy in 2009, many pensioners hoped their pensions and
benefits would be protected. Pensioners paid on time but Nortel deferred its
payments and when they filed for bankruptcy, the pension plan came under
In 2010, Bill
S216 was introduced in the Canadian Senate. S216 would have protected
employees on long term disability by
granting them preferred status in Nortel's and other company's bankruptcies. A
companion piece Bill C501, introduced in the House of Commons would have
protected Nortel pensioners and other
company pensioners by granting them preferred status as well. S216 was talked out
of the Senate and C 501 died on the order paper.
At the end of 2010, 375 Nortel
employees on LTD lost their benefits. Tony Clement, the Minister of Industry at
the time, said that to proceed with the type of protection included in S216
& C501 would have caused litigation difficulties because of the court
approved Nortel settlement agreement. In that bankruptcy agreement, secured
creditors, bondholders, preferred shareholders, common shareholders were first
with their clams and workers and managers got whatever is left. Effectively,
the federal government shied away from getting involved in the Nortel
bankruptcy and by so doing left pensioners to fight it out with the
Nortel pensioners refuse to lie down
and fade away. Some of disabled pensioners are suing the two trust companies in
charge of the Nortel's health fund. The Nortel disabled pensioners say that the
two trust companies knowingly allowed Nortel to significantly underfund the
health and welfare trust. The two trust companies say that they will vigorously
defend that accusation… another battle in this on-going pension war. Nortel
pensioners are organized and with the help of the CAW are continuing to seek
their fair share of the $ 9 Billion dollars. That may take some doing and with
litigation may take some time as well… but it may also be the final straw.


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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reminds the public that archaeological artifacts such as stone tools, pottery fragments, fire pits, stone circles, homesteads, rock cairns/piles, and rock art are protected by federal law and must be preserved for all.
It is important that archaeological artifacts remain in place and undamaged. Laws such as the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archaeological Resource Protection Act, and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, prohibit disturbing, or removing artifacts.
Members of the public are critical stewards in protecting our cultural heritage. In the case of finding archaeological sites, artifacts and especially human remains on public land, it is important to immediately notify the local BLM field office as soon as possible.
Prompt notification to BLM of human remains discoveries allows the agency to take immediate steps to further secure and protect the site for loss or damage, to identify and consult individuals and Indian tribes that may be related to the remains, and to determine the appropriate management approach, which may be to secure the burial in the original location or to excavate the remains and transfer custody.
All human remains and cultural items should be treated with care and respect. There are marked and unmarked burial sites located across the public lands due to use of the public lands by generations - historically and prehistorically.
If you discover any archaeological site on public lands, please do not pick items up, and notify the nearest BLM office. Please do not touch rock carvings or paintings known as petroglyphs and pictographs as the oil from your skin can cause damage. Also, it is a crime to remove, buy, sell, or trade artifacts found on public or Indian lands. Native American cultural items, including human remains, funeral or sacred objects, may need to be returned to either descendants or affiliated tribes.
For more information, please contact your local BLM office. To learn about becoming an archeological site steward or about BLM's cultural heritage, visit: http://www.blm.gov/wy/st/en/programs/Cultural_Resources.html
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of Americas public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2015, the BLM generated $4.1 billion in receipts from activities occurring on public lands.
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The executive board of the Emery Water Conservancy District met recently for their spring meeting. Jay Mark Humphrey gave the water update and forecast. "The numbers are changing every day with the all the storms we have had recently. All drainages are more than 100 percent. Joe's Valley is at 75 percent of storage capacity right now. Which means there is room for 15,000 acre feet of water. With the snowpack that is up there right now, 60,000 acre feet are going to be coming in. Of that we can use 15,000. So, what are we going to do with the remaining 30,000?" asked Humphrey.
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Forest Park is a municipal park with the Chautauqua Auditorium, Vietnam Memorial, Family Aquatic Center, picnic areas, pavilions, baseball & softball diamonds, fishing lagoon (Crystal Lake), skateboard park, soccer fields, a youth athletic center, and more. There is an entrance to the General Dacey trail at the back of the park and the Memorial Sunken Gardens have been revitalized. The park is also home to the Festival of Lights.
Started in 1932, the sunken gardens were developed inside Forest Park. The lush garden and its scenic surroundings are open to the public and is available for weddings, reunions, and more.
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Situated in Eagle Creek State Parkm the Golf Course is located in Findlay, Il on Eagle Creek State Park. The Course is nestled in the heart of 34,000 acres of woods and prairies on the banks of Lake Shelbyville. This Par 72 course was built in 1989 and is fun for all ages, and we offer five different sets of tee boxes. We look forward to seeing you out on the course!
A favorite of walkers and hikers, this park offers year-round camping and scenic hiking trails, many of them hugging Lake Shelbyville, Eagle Creek has 163 vehicular campsites, with 148 of those being Class A sites with electricity, picnic tables, and showers. There are 56 sites available by reservations made at least 2 weeks in advance by mail.
This trail is a multi-use recreational trail -- accessed mainly by walkers, runners, and bikers. As you move along the pathways of the Dacey Trail, you will find nature at its best with many scenic views of Lake Shelbyville. A fitness area is between the Dam West Recreational area and the Dam. The trail is being added to and improved each year. You can begin the trail at Forest Park or at the Dam West Recreational Area (9th St.).
This aquatic center has a frog slide, water slide, wet playground area, a sand playground, concessions, a shaded picnic area and a bath house.
Central Illinois lake with over 11,000 water acres and 172 miles of shoreline. Lake Shelbyville has 5 federal campgrounds, and 2 state campgrounds with over 1,000 campsites from tent camping up to full hookup. There are several recreational areas with picnic areas and pavilions and 2 wildlife management areas. Three public beaches are available for swimming on the lake. The lake also hosts many launching ramps that are available for boats, and 3 marinas on the lake. Many hiking trails also encompass the lake such as the General Dacey which also includes fitness stations, the Chief Illini trail and others.
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — It was about 10 minutes into practice, and the call was a simple play-action bootleg pass to the tight end in the flat. The play is a staple of many NFL playbooks, and this time it was run "on air," meaning no defensive players were on the field.
But Geno Smith did not carry out the fake to Marty Mornhinweg's standards.
"Run it again!" the New York Jets offensive coordinator barked to the rookie quarterback, as well as tight end Mike Shanahan. "Next time, we'll get another quarterback and tight end in there!"
A few snaps into rookie minicamp, Smith quickly learned the field will not be a safe harbor from the anonymously sourced criticism he received leading up to, and after, the NFL draft. He's a second-round pick in a wide-open, five-way battle for the Jets' quarterback job. But he will not be handled gingerly.
And to be fair, he was self-critical after a day that included some double clutches, a few hesitations and some throws behind his receivers.
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"I'm going to be tough on myself. I'll let the coaches do the grading," Smith, who is wearing No. 7 because the No. 12 he wore at West Virginia was retired by the Jets in honor of Joe Namath, told reporters after practice. "But if I say it, it's an F because I want to be an A-plus. Hey man, that's just the way I do things."
Nine years ago this very week, right down the road in East Rutherford, N.J., No. 1 overall pick Eli Manning's first pass of rookie camp didn't hit a receiver; it hit a blocking sled on the sideline. And he turned out just fine.
Smith, comparatively, had a much better day Friday. His best pass of the afternoon was a 23-yard strike up the middle to undrafted tight end Chris Pantale between a few defenders. He also showed nice touch on a few shorter screens and passes. And he got in and out of the huddle quickly, thanks in part to a playbook study group with the offensive linemen that he called at the players' hotel Thursday night.
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"I just come out and be my natural self. Overall, I think I've always been a natural leader," Smith said. "That's something my teammates of the past can attest to. Right now, it's about getting to know these guys and allow them to understand me and let me lead them."
Guard Will Campbell was among those saying he's ready to follow.
"It felt like he's been through this already," said Campbell, the team's sixth-round pick, "just the way he spoke and how he just stepped out and helped me out real fast."
Head coach Rex Ryan was also pleased with Smith's presence.
"Yeah, I think that's great," said Ryan. "It's interesting because I thought it was unusual the way he did command the huddle. I thought that was pretty impressive. The fact he's already telling the guy (what to do), that's sharp.
"Those are things you look at — the way he conducts himself, eyes up, all that type of stuff you look for. And then you want to see the ball come out in some kind of rhythm."
But it could be awhile before Smith truly finds his groove. This West Coast-style offense he's trying to learn is complex, and he'll have to get used to being under center more than in the past. Mornhinweg's willingness to bark at him right away was an indication of how quickly he wants Smith up to speed — and playing with speed.
"There are no excuses here. We've all got to study our playbooks and be prepared for practice," Smith said. "If (Mornhinweg) felt like I needed to pick things up, then he'll get on me, which he did. I'm receptive to that, and I did what he asked of me."
Coachable, huh? Not like those sources have rumored him to be. They believe he's the opposite, in fact. They've said he's not a hard-working, heady player, though his former Mountaineers offensive coordinator, Shannon Dawson, defended Smith this week to the New York Post by saying, "I never had one problem with him other than he watched too much film."
Smith plans to continue that trend.
When asked why he stopped himself from throwing a few passes on Friday, he said he was being careful. While it was impressive he was able to halt his throwing motion on the way forward while still holding on to the football, his decision-making will be scrutinized heavily. He'll have to think more quickly in this league, and he claims he will.
"You don't want to throw into traffic, you don't want to throw blind," Smith said. "It's best to be safe than sorry. If I have to hold on to it and see it later on film to be able to trust it more ... as of right now, it's Day 1. There are a lot of things to improve on, and that's one of them."
Ryan also noticed Smith's hesitation.
"Well, that doesn't really work in this league," said Ryan. "There's obviously a lot of things that have to get better and things like that. But I thought for the most part, he did throw the ball in rhythm pretty well, was fairly accurate with it. It was fairly good."
Still, there are many more fixes on Smith's to-do list, and he knows it.
"I've been studying my butt off. I've been in the playbook learning formations and learning protections," he said. He added of the fierce upcoming battle with Mark Sanchez: "That's what I expect. I know Mark is a competitor, I understand he wants to win the job. We all do. But at the same time, I'm going to learn from him, from David (Garrard) and Greg (McElroy) and pick things up as I go."
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There's a more common problem than people's pet dogs digging up yards... squirrels! These "tree rats" dig up whatever and wherever they want. Last year I used a humane "live" trap and relocated 27 squirrels from my yard to a wooded area over a mile away -- but now many other squirrels are here.
Neighbors said I can't use moth balls to keep them away because the chemicals might go into a nearby bay. (Besides, it's too hard to aim the moth balls and hit the squirrels!)
Since dogs must be leashed, squirrels have no natural enemies around here. Other than getting an eagle, can you suggest any effective anti-squirrel methods?


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Online fraud is similar to other types of fraud in that it can result from thieves using deception for financial gain. The primary difference is the medium. Online fraudsters use techniques such as phishing, malware and tab nabbing to convince you to reveal your essential financial information electronically. Fighting online fraud is important because online fraud can result in significant financial losses and damage to your credit, which can take time and effort to recover.
Types of Online Fraud
While no one anticipates being a victim of identity theft, the fraudsters' methods to get information have become increasingly sophisticated. Phishing is one of the most common methods of online fraud. In a phishing attack, criminals send out phony emails that look similar to communications from legitimate entities, such as your bank or insurance company. The email will "fish" for information by asking you to confirm your personal data, such as your Social Security number or bank account number.
Another tool for fraud is malware, a type of malicious software that criminals can install on your computer when you click on a pop-up window or other Internet link that may seem legitimate. Tab nabbing occurs when fraudsters gain access to one or more of the tabs open on your Internet browser and fool you into providing login information to various websites.
Damage from Online Fraud
If you're scammed into providing information about your bank account or debit card, criminals can use that information to tap into your account and take whatever you have there. With credit card information, fraudsters can run up charges until either you or your credit card company gets wise to it. You could also face black marks on your credit report if thieves open accounts in your name or run up your cards over your credit limit.
Protection against Online Fraud
One of the best ways to protect yourself against online fraud is to avoid providing information to unknown sources. If you can't tell whether a site is legitimate, don't hesitate to call your bank or credit card company for verification.
Many banks will allow you to set up alerts notifying you of any suspicious transactions, such as charges out of your typical spending pattern or over a certain dollar amount. Taking advantage of these systems can be an excellent defense. Regularly checking your financial statements and credit reports can also help detect unauthorized activity. You can generally check your financial accounts online to get real-time updates on any activity.
Actions to Take After Online Fraud
If you've fallen victim to online fraud, you should take immediate action can help prevent long-term damage. According to FTC.gov, an important first step to take is to place an initial fraud alert on your accounts. This will last for 90 days and will notify potential creditors that your identity must be verified before an account can be opened in your name.
Another option is to review your credit report and see if theres any suspicious activity listed. In identity theft cases, you may also want to file an identity theft report, which includes a police report. An identity theft report can help prevent debt collectors from pursuing unlawful debts in your name, help you correct inaccurate information on your credit report, and place an extended fraud alert on your credit report.
About the Author
John Csiszar began writing in 1989 and his work appears in various online publications, including The Huffington Post. Csiszar earned a B.A. in English from UCLA and served 18 years as an investment adviser and certified financial planner.
This article is provided for general guidance and information. It is not intended as, nor should it be construed to be, legal, financial or other professional advice. Please consult with your attorney or financial advisor to discuss any legal or financial issues involved with credit decisions.
Published by permission from ConsumerInfo.com, Inc., an Experian company. © 2014 ConsumerInfo.com, Inc. All rights reserved.


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The American Fluorite museum is located on the site of the Rosiclare Fluorspar and Mining Co., which was once the largest fluorspar mining company in the U.S. It features photographs, ore specimens, mining paraphernalia and colorful dioramas.
This fascinating pioneer village includes the original Saline County Pauper Farm (now a three-story museum), an old jail, an 1859 one-room schoolhouse, the Cain Church, several 1800s log cabins, a barn and country store.
Step back to Civil War days when "pig iron" was smelted at this, the first coal-fired iron furnace in Illinois, now on the National Register of Historic Places. Restored structure is in a beautiful park with fishing, hiking, and picnicking available.
A World War I memorial stature, "The Spirit of The American Dough Boy" was dedicated on September 6, 1927 following its acquisition through a project sponsored jointly by the local American Legion and VFW Posts. The solider is forever immortalized in statue form, seen is his war apparel and stance. The Dough Boy is a symbol of freedom and remembrance of those who fought for our land.
John A. Logan College Museum and Gallery
Named after Civil War General John A. Logan, the college combines modern architecture and a beautiful park-like setting. Memorabilia of General Logan and his wife, Mary, are on display in the museum and art gallery at the college.
Situated at the base of the Ohio River bluffs, this two-story log structure, built in 1840, has been continuously occupied by generations of one family for 146 years. It was listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1976.
Williamson County Historical Museum
Located in an historic brick building in Marion, the museum features artifacts, antiques, and records of a bygone era. 17 rooms contain exhibits, including an old-fashioned school room. Tours may be arranged through the Marion Chamber of Commerce.
Right in the middle of Energy you will find Bruce Park. A nicely manicured 8 acre park with trees, pavilions, ball diamonds and soccer fields. The park is a great place to take your family on an outing or for your kids to participate in local sports. While you are there, take a look at the military memorial. There is also a monument with the bell from a schoolhouse that stood on the site.
Harrison/Bruce Historical Village
The Robert L. Mees Village Centre serves as the hub of the Harrison/Bruce Historical Village by providing a venue for College and community events. Historical buildings include: The Purdy School, a one-room public school in Perry County, IL from 1860-1951. The Julia Harrison Bruce House, a replica of the house the house that was built in 1868 by David Ruffin Harrison. The Harrison Storefront, this "double dog trot" style log cabin is a replica of the cabin the David Ruffin Harrison family occupied prior to the construction of the brick, "Harrison House". And The Hunter Cabin, Emmanuel Hunter built the Hunter Log Cabin in 1818; the year Illinois became a state.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this chapel was built in 1918 with a donation from former Marion mayor Leroy Goddard. It is still used for weddings and other events, this chapel is one of the beautiful historic places to see in Williamson County.
The Vault Café on the Square is located in a 100-yr-old historic 5-story building in downtown Marion, IL. The café is located on the first floor in what used to be a bank. The vault is still there, and we have seating for four inside of it! Seating is first come/first serve, but feel free to request it with the hostess!
In the late eighteen hundreds there were many thriving communities that were totally dependent on area coal mines. Now there is a Memorial to honor all miners. Dedicated on October 14th, 2000, the Coal Miners Memorial is a tribute to all Southern Illinois coal miners of the past century. The inscription at the base of the statue reads, "In memory of coal miners who gave so much that future generations may benefit with a better life. They labored, served their country, sacrificed for their families and some lost their lives. We honor and salute them so that they will never be forgotten."
Family oriented restaurant. Dine in or carry out. Plate lunches, dinners, and specials every night. Historical building dating back to 1927.
CITY:Johnston City
Opened in June 2011, the Carterville Heritage Museum is a beautifully renovated building showcasing architectural detail of the former 1924 area high school, hundreds of photo and memorabilia. It also serves as a gift shop, offering nostalgic custom-designed t-shirts, retro candy, gift baskets, a few antiques and popular hand-made cards made by community volunteers. It features books on the Tri-C community for sale, covering Cartervile, Cambria, & Crainville.
The Presidential Hall of Fame Museum
Former Congressman Ken Gray's collection of over 12,000 items includes campaign memorabilia, photos and documents from former presidents and dignitaries, 1,000 original dolls, videos, four cars driven by the congressman and much more.
CITY:West Frankfort
This restored railroad depot houses memorabilia from all wars. Outside is a Southern Illinois Miners Memorial dedicated to coal miners of the region.
CITY:West Frankfort
Frankfort Area Historical Museum
The former two-story brick Logan School is now a museum featuring area mining history, memorabilia from 1802-1976, a genealogy library, and the Red Geranium Tea Room that serves homemade lunch.
CITY:West Frankfort
The Annex Building, built in 1912, is at the very heart of Herrin, Illinois' thriving downtown on Park Avenue. The former Annex Movie Theater was converted into a bakery café and opened on Halloween 2011. The Annex Coffee & Deli is committed to delivering the best coffee house & bakery café experience in a clean and stylish environment which recalls the glory days of the historic building in which it is housed.
Civil War hero John A. Logan studied law at this home under Senator Willis Allen. Come visit the oldest house in Williamson County.
One of the few remaining Carnegie buildings is seated at the center of Williamson County. Originally built in 1916 and renovated in 1997, the library has the flavor of the early 20th century with the technology of today.
The memorial is located next to the Heritage Museum downtown. It features plaques citing the names of WWI and WWII Veterans on one side and other wars featured on the opposite side. In a fitting tribute, the Veterans Memorial in downtown Carterville was dedicated on 11-11-11, Veterans Day.
Fallen Soldier Veterans Memorial Wall
Located on East Broadway in Johnston City, this memorial wall contains the names of local fallen heroes. A Memorial Day celebration is held in this location every year.
CITY:Johnston City
This replica of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall in Washington is 80% the size of the original. The wall features the names of soldiers who were killed or missing in action between 1955-1975, the time period of the Vietnam War.
Veterans Military Museum Depot
The Veterans Museum Depot is a restored C&I railroad depot that is filled with memorabilia from the Civil War to Desert Storm. It has uniforms of all branches of service, a purple heart, horse saddles from World War I, insignia's & patches, gas masks, a World War II communication system and many other items on display. Many young boys of the Rend Lake area left from this very depot to go to war. On the West Frankfort Main Street just 10 miles south of Rend Lake.
CITY:West Frankfort
Herrin City Library is your community connection to print, video, audio, and online information around the world. Featuring the Herrin History Room, a growing collection of archival information about the City of Herrin and the Williamson County area. We also have some genealogical information about Herrin families. We have city directories and yearbooks for the Herrin Schools. We do have a large collection of Herrin newspapers on microfilm from the 1800s to about 1945.
Frankfort Area Historical Museum
Only 10 miles south of Rend Lake, the former two story brick Logan School is now a museum featuring area mining history, memorabilia from 1802-1976, a genealogy library, and the Red Geranium Tea Room that serves homemade lunch.
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This boyfriend of an A list celebrity is using some of the money he is getting paid by the celebrity to pay for escorts. The guy is an idiot to be risking the millions he could make by sticking with the celebrity.
Casper Smart
But why is JLo dating him?ReplyCancel
I guess it makes him feel better about being paid for sex,,,if he turns round and does the same to another woman. Maybe being a paid piece of ass is effeminating him,,,( is that a word, you know what I mean, lol,)ReplyCancel
GossipMonster nailed this one!
Oh Casper, the WeHo Federline. I really don't see his appeal. I have no idea how Klondike couldn't do better with her looks and fortune.
Break up announcement breaking in…ReplyCancel
I just don't understand why she stays with this doucheboy.ReplyCancel
It could be a neutralizing or compensating effort. However, it's common for sex workers to support each other's work, ahem, too. Plus, he ain't getting the d or whatever other ish he is into from JLo, so he is straight up outsourcing his sexual needs. He is probably either paid as arm candy or just to take care of HER. You think JLo gives a fuck about taking care of this turdlette's freaky shit? LOL, Please! Since he is her paid Boytoy, he can't have side relationships functionally, so turns to sex workers or strangers etc. He shoulda been more careful…ReplyCancel
I hope one of those escorts spills the beans.ReplyCancel
In the pic of the 2 from earlier this morning Casper seemed to almost be channeling Skelator. As far as her staying with him–she can tell him what to do, when to do it and how to do it because he knows hes a loser. No matter how good she still looks she isn't gonna find a twenty -something she can totally control for much longer. And she needs a twenty something to complete herself.ReplyCancel
I have no clue what arrangement he and Klondike have going on, but he obviously isn't getting his sexual needs met. He is probably hoped that using a pro would avoid the messiness of some fame whore selling his story.
Most normal people can voluntarily abstain from sex and human contact for only so long before they snap. I still think he's a dick, but I'm not going to hate on him for this.ReplyCancel
Me too lotta. Long-term tucking is no good for the huevosReplyCancel
@Charlie For me, this summer will be 2 years from sex and in the fall it'll be 2 years from most human contact (maybe hugs twice a year at most?).
By choice. It's not that hard.
(And yes, before anyone says it's hormones, age or being female: I'm sex positive, open to talking about most things sexual without a problem, and a very sexual person.)ReplyCancel
@zach,,,,he's hiring other rent boys? What the hell is jlo thinking of,,,,ReplyCancel
I'm still so confused…
Is he gay / straight / doesn't discriminate?
Is His Boss firing him?
Did he publicize his own shenanigans b4 the bitch beat him to it?
Does it really matter to me?
Alright @Sincerely, let me see if I can answer these for you.
Is he gay / straight / doesn't discriminate? Don't know.
Is His Boss firing him? After Pitbull used and tossed her old ass aside.. she supposedly went running back to him.
Did he publicize his own shenanigans b4 the bitch beat him to it? How cool would that be!!
Does it really matter to me? No, not at all 😉ReplyCancel
He stays with Jho for the cash, and she looks like an unconvincing tranny.ReplyCancel
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@ Riven
It's been a looong time for me too. Much longer than you in fact. I still have urges. I still "practice." Part of that time I was out of work and living with my folks – no explanation needed there. After a while, you just get used to it.
Now to get back into dating…it's so $$ and such a mess. I just avoid it altogether.ReplyCancel
Yes, let's get past this idea that a person can't live without sex. People can and do survive and even thrive without sex on a regular basis. It's not very hard to replace sex with masturbation, for those not in relationships, not sleeping around, or in celibate relationships. It's attitudes that throw around the idea that sex with others are "needs" that they "should have" that lead people like the Santa Barbara shooter to go crazy, when the reality is that plenty of people don't have sex all the time.ReplyCancel
Oh… Hmmmm…ReplyCancel
Thanks JoElla, that helps….some. It did make me Laff. (-:ReplyCancel
I.am.so.ashamed. On The Dirty, nik has pics of Casper with a tranny. There is also a screen shot of the conversation between nik and Casper about the pics on Instagram which Casper later deleted.ReplyCancel
He's getting trannies on the sideReplyCancel


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I admittedly have fallen out of love with MMORPGs, and honestly cannot even get myself to play the ones I looked forward to coming due to lack of interest in them anymore due to utter boredom and have shifted to more freedom and gameplay games such as Minecraft. I have, however, still enjoyed playing Oblivion and Skyrim ( to some extent) but the direction MMORPGs have taken have just really put me off from them. I haven't been following this so if anyone could let me know if I should even bother, I would like to know if these things have been determined as of yet, because they will be the determining factors on whether I will even give it a shot. I hate how most mmorpgs are these days, they tell me how to play the game and I just " go through the motions" like a mindless zombie. The storylines do not do much for me, and I feel they honestly put too much emphasis on them and want to " skip" the developer stories all together, and would prefer player created stories instead, as they are more interesting and entertaining.
1) What I really enjoyed about Oblivion, was the ability to do everything in the game on one character. I deteste classes with a passion and have no interest in playing another predetermined " see elf. know elfs strengths and weaknesses counter elf" borefest. I want every player to be able to mage, range, melee at will so I never know what they are going to do next. In oblivion you could do this, and to me it will make or break the game for me. I can tolerate races ( though also lame as far as I am concerned). So will we be able to mage, range or melee all on one character and access all crafting without having to make a ton of characters wasting time repeating everything you have already done to train them just to be able to perform basic functions?
2) I loved being able to make your own spells, smith and enchant your weapons and armor to however you wish and make potions. Being able to make the best weapons and armor in the game is what a crafting system should be for in the first place. Will we still be able to do this?
3) What I disliked on skyrim was the stupid star charts limiting what you could do to 80 points. I found Oblivions system of being able to maximize everything allowing for more player freedom, and allowing you to actually enjoy the game longer by being able to do a bit of everythinng to it's full potential without having to start over. Is this game going to allow you to max everything, or is it going to bottleneck you after you get so far, so that you become bored with it faster?
4) I really enjoyed the simple combat in Oblivion, and am hoping they are not going to turn it into a button masher by adding a bunch of crap you have to spam while fighting in some lame hotbar as most games do these days. Are they keeping combat simple or are they going down the button mashing hand cramping route where you spam 123456789 to play?
Thank you for any answers you can give me on this to help me save some time.
We know that combat will be similar to Skyrim. The difference is you will have a small hotbar of abilities. The reason for the hotbar is obvious as you can't pause an MMO to swap out your spells.
They said they want to keep the UI as minimal as possible. Therefore, with the exception of your ultimate ability, you'll be able to use your skills when you want. Your usage of them is limited only by your resources (magicka and stamina). They want you to be focused on the game world, not on a hotbar.
We also know that factions will be in locked territories. If you want to travel all of ESO you will need 3 characters to do it with. That might change in the future, but it's how it is right now.
You will be given a class template. It will determine your starting ability and skills that you'll be able to unlock. You can use any weapon and armor in the game. When you reach level 50, you will be about 1/3rd of the way done with progressing your character. At that point you'll want to unlock additional skills and abilities to make your character more diverse in different situations.
We will have health, stamina and magicka that we will be able to put a point in to when we level up. You will get enough points to completely fill up one and be able to half way fill up a second one (or you could divide it evently between all three if you don't mind not being able to max one of them out).
Most likely we'll have the Skyrim style of putting points into the different trees but I'm not 100% sure on how that will work.
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What will ruin TESO is if its stagnant at end game like: TSW, Swtor, GW2, and so on. The ONLY reasons im even considering trying it is: RvR and its TES.
End game will Hardly be stagnant when the aim is to be in control of cyrodill, if that can't motivate people then nothing will. There are public dungeons that factions can fight over and control and there are many outposts and keeps to control.
And don't forget the PvE end game stuff too. We will have heroic dungeons and we will have raiding.
I think there's also going to be a raid that is accessed via control of a pvp zone in Cyrodiil (like DAoC).
OP, stay away from TESO.
You're expecting an experience that is a refined version of Oblivion and Skyrim.
It's not going to be anything like those games. It's going to be a very standard MMO.
At the very least, try before you buy.
This site gives a good overview of end game pvp, not very standard MMO if you ask me.
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the sage was the epitome or at the peak of his godly powers when he was BOTH a bearer of the rinnegan and jinchuuriki of the jyuubi.
his power was then split into his two sons, into the power of doujutsu(which has produced some deadly abilities), and the power of having a body capable of housing a bijuu(which is raw power in its own right)
his younger son was probably able to easily house the kyuubi, not saying he did, just saying his body was probably able to with little problem if need be; maybe his body would be able to withstand even the jyuubi, can't say for sure. this is the power that was inherited by the younger son, NOT any eye powers.
people shouldn;t say that the rinnegan was split between the two sons because it wasn't. the sage's eye powers went strictly to his elder son.
my question is why did the rinnegan change when passed down to the elder son, the elder son has a doujutsu which isn't mention by name, yet has a unique pattern/design not seen anywhere else, we have no idea what his eyes were capable of. i hope that sasuke when reaching the peak of the power of his lineage gains these mysterious eyes so that we can learn about them and see what they were about when it came to battle. were they able to externally tame the jyuubi like the sharingan can externally tame the kyuubi??? who really knows but kishi.
anyways, the eye powers of the sage went directly to his elder son and only his elder son, while the power of his body aka the ability to be a jinchuuriki went to the younger son.
we know what happens when someone who does not have the body of an uchiha tries to attain the sharingan, flaws eventually manifest. while the body of an uchiha can easily bear such power. so perhaps it takes a specific body, even stronger than the body of an uchiha, to retain the rinnegan with no problem, so perhaps the eyes of the elder son were "limited" for this reason alone, he didn't have the body capable of holding such power since his younger brother inherited the body not him. regardless, the younger son didn't gain the power of his fathers eyes in any way whatsoever.
SO, perhaps the full power of the rinnegan was locked away in the elder sons' eyes and all his descendants which would explain the possibility of a sharingan or EMS somehow turning into the rinnegan, possibly with some help from the genes of the younger sons lineage.. the genes are capable of unlocking this dormant power within the eyes. so, madara really did somehow transplant his eyes into nagato's eye sockets knowing he was a descendant of the younger son, so unlock the dormant rinnegan power within madara's eyes..
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