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Today we have David Burton here to talk about his middle grade Steampunk book Scourge! I read this book and quite enjoyed it! Make sure you read the interview because there is a quite unique and exciting giveaway!
Candace: Before we get started can you tell us a bit about Scourge?
David: Sure! Scourge is a children's steampunk fantasy aimed at the 9-12 age range (middle-grade).
Here's the blurb:
Two dads, five siblings, and goggles! Grim Doyle has always known his life was not exactly "normal", and things get even more curious when he discovers a set of stones that sweep him and his family to the fantasy, steampunk world of Verne – a place they had escaped from years ago. Now that they've returned, Grim and his siblings hide from the evil Lord Victor and his minions. And while learning about Jinns, Mystics, and the power of absinth they try to discover who is trying to kill them with the deadly Scourge.
Candace: Why Steampunk? What was your inspiration to write Steampunk?
David: I wanted to do something a little different than just fantasy and since adopting our boys (we adopted three brothers almost three years ago) I've been intrigued by what I see in the video game world. In fact, that's probably the greatest influence when it comes to this book (other than my boys, that is!).
I've been watching what really gets them hooked and that's when I decided to incorporate steampunk with fantasy. They're a great mix!
Candace: And why did you choose to write it for middle grade?
David: In truth, I can't tell you why middle-grade – just the voice of the narrative seemed to come out that way. When I originally wrote this book, it was aimed at middle-grade with a very different feel to it. It also had a female lead (Grim's sister Rudy). But after adopting the boys, I quickly realized that there weren't as many boy books that grabbed my own children's interest so I decided to make some changes to this one. They were also a great resource to draw from when it came to sibling interactions. 🙂
Candace: What is your favorite aspect of Steampunk?
David: Goggles!! In Scourge, I gave them a twist – you have to wear them to be able to see the races of beings referred to as The Unseen. It's the one thing about steampunk I'm always looking for. I love goggles!!
Candace: In Scourge who was your favorite character to write and why?
David: Oh, that's a difficult one. I don't know that I liked writing one character more than another. That said, I did enjoy writing Grim's character. He has a great sense of responsibility, especially for his siblings. He grows a little in this book, learning to see the other adopted children as his brothers and sisters by the end. And Grim's little sister Ellen, who has a smaller role in this first novel, is a little quirky, which I like. As Grim describes her: she's the "closest thing to a serial killer among the lot". 🙂
Candace: What was your biggest challenge with writing Scourge?
David: Writing about two dads. Not because I have any moral issue with it (I'm openly gay, live with my same-sex partner of fourteen years, and our three adopted children – so no issues there!). Nor do I think that kids would have a hard time with it. I'm going to digress here for a moment to illustrate.
ABC's Good Morning America wanted to see how today's children would do with the following riddle:
The setup: A father and his son are in a car accident. The father dies immediately, but the son gets taken to the hospital for surgery. Once in the operating room, the surgeon takes one look at the boy and says: "I can't operate on him. He's my son."
The riddle: Who is the surgeon?
Back in the day, previous generations had trouble with the idea that the surgeon was the boy's mother. Today's generation very quickly volunteered that answer, but what some also suggested was that the boy had two dads. So back to what I was saying earlier, I certainly didn't struggle with having two dads in this story. Today's children totally grasp the concept and don't seem to have an issue with it. My struggle was, funnily enough, how to illustrate two dads in various scenes. Some early readers (usually adults) had a bit of a challenge with who was who, so I had to carefully craft the scenes to make the two distinct so you know which dad was doing what. 🙂
Candace: Your the author of other books, do you want to tell us just a bit about them? Do you have a particular favorite?
David: I released another novel earlier this year titled The Second Coming. It's NOT for children, nor for those who are sensitive about their religious beliefs. If anyone is interested further they can check out my blog (htt://davidhburton.com) for more information.
As for a younger audience, I am currently writing (and posting as I write it), another middle-grade book called Billy Bones: Beyond the Grave. It's about a boy who's dead, literally, and his adventures in the Afterlife. I wish I could give you more than that, but I'm learning about the story as I write it, so folks are more than welcome to join me in the journey. 🙂
As for favorites, I don't have a favorite at this point. I love them all! 😉
Candace: Okay, so you mentioned something awesome about Scourge. You said that if people bought it on your site that you would customize it for the buyer. Can you tell us about that and the link to purchase?
David: Sure! At my site, I'm offering an electronic version (ebook) of Scourge with a dedication page, addressed to the purchaser, that is signed by me. I will also substitute the name of one of the minor characters in the book with the name of the purchaser. It makes for a unique version of the book for those that want it.
The link is here: http://davidhburton.com/?page_id=4113
Candace: And last, but not least, what are you giving away?
David: I'm giving away exactly what I'm offering at my site – the personalized, custom version of Scourge with the character substituted! I don't think I've seen anyone doing this before and I'm hoping kids will get a kick out of it. That's the beauty of the ebook version – it offers more flexibility to do this kind of thing.
Candace: Anything else you want to tell people?
David: As of November 29th (official release day), only the ebook version is available. If anyone is interested in the print version, that will be following in the next two weeks. 🙂
Candace: Thanks so much for stopping by and doing the interview!
David: Thank you so very much for having me here!! I really appreciate it!
Now I think this would be perfect for gift for a boy or girl that may be a reluctant reader. Not only would they see their own name in the book and want to see what happens, but this is an action packed ride that most any middle grader would love. Well, I'm an adult and I liked it, so I'm sure about anyone would!
Here's the book trailer to maybe push you a little more towards getting it 😉
The Giveaway: *CLOSED*
In David's words "I'm offering an electronic version (ebook) of Scourge with a dedication page, addressed to the purchaser, that is signed by me. I will also substitute the name of one of the minor characters in the book with the name of the purchaser." He's now giving away
3 5! Woo hoo!
Since this is an ebook the contest is open world wide.
Contest Ends December 15th
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By PHIL FAUVERStaff writer
Administration admits it doesn't have statutory authority to prioritize wild lands over other uses
WASHINGTON, D.C.-During a Natural Resources Committee hearing on the administration's "Wild Lands" order, Chairman Doc Hastings questioned Bureau of Land Management Director Bob Abbey on the administration's legal authority to prioritize "wild lands" above other multiple-uses of BLM lands.
Under the Secretarial Order No. 3310, Secretary Salazar directed BLM to re-review its land inventories to further identify lands with wilderness characteristics. Under the secretary's order, these lands would be designated as wild lands and the agency's resource management plans would be adapted to reflect this new category.
Except in wilderness areas and wilderness study areas, most BLM land is managed for multiple-uses in order to obtain both economic and conservation benefits as required by law.
By focusing solely on wilderness values in the secretary's directive the administration is elevating wilderness areas above other multiple-purpose uses.
Director Abbey admitted that the administration does not have statutory authority to elevate "wild lands" above other uses. When questioned, Abbey states, "I'm not sure it exists statutorily."
Designating an area as Wilderness imposes the most restrictive land use policies and places severe limitations on public access, prohibits many popular forms of recreation and severely restricts job-creating and energy-producing activities.
That is why, under the Wilderness Act of 1964, only Congress has the authority to designate wilderness areas.


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At the February school board meeting, Carl Lyman from the Utah State Office of Education was invited by Vice-President Royd Hatt to make a presentation to Wayne Roberts, an Electronics Technician for the District who also teaches a computer network class at Emery High School. Lyman explained that each year, Novell and the Utah State Office of Education select a "Network Teacher of the Year." Mr. Roberts has been selected as the recipient of the award this year. Lyman went on to explain that one of the reasons Roberts was selected for this recognition is his track record of success. Novell sponsors a very competitive scholarship for high school seniors who obtain certain network certifications. Of the eight years Mr. Roberts has taught the network class at Emery High School, one of his students has received this scholarship seven of these years. Lyman also recognized Roberts for developing and teaching an excellent class and for pushing his students to complete industry test. Roberts was then presented with an award plaque and check.
Members of the Board and Superintendent Sitterud offered their congratulations to Roberts, noting that he is an asset to the District through both his teaching and technology expertise.
Jared Black, business manager updated the Board on the status of water shares held by the School District, recommending that the Board approve the lease of water shares to municipalities in Emery County. The leases would be identical to those offered in past years. The board agreed to lease these shares.
Black reviewed a Service Agreement with Great American Plan Administrators (GAPA) that would provide the District with a third-party administrator for 403(b) contracts. He explained that the IRS has implemented new requirements for the administration of 403(b) plans and consequently, the District needs a third-party administrator. GAPA will provide a similar type of administration to the District's 403(b) plans that Utah Retirement Systems provides for 401(k) and 457 plans. GAPA will provide this service at no charge to the District and employee accounts will not be affected.
Canyon View Junior High Principal Larry W. Davis updated the Board on programs and progress at Canyon View Junior High School. He reviewed the school's mission statement, desired results for student learning and the 2007-08 goals. In a review of the CVJH demographics, Davis noted that the school is at its smallest studentbody number ever, 176, down 18 students from a year ago. The school has 14 teachers on its staff and 29 employees in all. Davis praised a number of school organizations for community service projects and humanitarian endeavors, and also detailed the impressive participation of students in Castle Valley Activities Association competitive activities.
Listing a number of capital outlay project requests, the Principal discussed school improvement needs. Also, he listed a number of grant projects benefiting students which include the Top Cat Achievers program, English Language Learner (ELL) tutoring, Trust Lands, business partnerships, and character education. In speaking about academic progress at the school, Mr. Davis reported that the school made AYP for the 2006-07 school year and is currently working on accreditation, round two. Several academic enhancement programs were outlined, including the school's literacy program and learning strategies class.
Davis listed the following academic needs: a full-time counselor, additional resource aide time, and time for professional development. The Board was also given a calendar of school events through March. In closing, Mr. Davis thanked the Board for supporting the school, and helping to make it a great place to learn and work.
Board Vice-President Hatt thanked Principal Davis for his wonderful leadership and ability to successfully administer the educational needs at the school. Marie Johnson also expressed her appreciation to Mr. Davis, noting the unity and congenial atmosphere that Davis has developed at Canyon View.
Superintendent Sitterud reported on some of the bills that are being proposed for the upcoming Legislative session.
Black mentioned that the District received a letter from Risk Management concerning the rental of school buses to outside groups.
Upon reconvening to general session at 8:40 pm, Superintendent Sitterud recommended that Jody Carter, Steven Gordon, John Hughes, and Dean Stilson be approved for participation in the Administrative Licensure reimbursement program as outlined in policy GCI.


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One of the most exciting frog baits to hit the market, the Paycheck Baits Transporter Frog can do it all - walk-the-dog, pop, spit and everything in between. This multi-functional frog bait features two front legs, which help give it more resistance on the retrieve, so you can work it longer in the strike zone, and its also balanced to lie perfectly flat in the water. The line-tie runs right through the center of the frog's mouth, similar to that of a Rico or other popper-style baits, which also provides you with the versatility to pop, chug or gurgle the bait as conditions dictate. Designed to transport bass from the mat to the weigh-in, the Paycheck Baits Transporter Frog is available in multiple proven color combinations.
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Comments: I bought two. One would sink after three cast but it caught fish. The other frogs weight came out after one small bass and it wouldnt float or run right without it. I will not buy another transporter.
From: Jonathan: Dalton, GA
Comments: This frog gets ate better than any frog on the market. But with 65lb power pro, 7'6" frog rod, waiting until frog is gone, then rippin lips off and drag 10 to 15 four pound plus fish ten feet to come unbuttoned is not good. The belly weight then came off. Gets ate by big fish but no good if they don't come in the boat. I will stick with spro.
From: Tim: GA
Comments: I have the Rod Breaker color. This is frog attracked a lot of fish but my only problem is the hookup. I haven't had a success due to the hookups. I've bended the hook out a little bit and still keep losing fish. Still trying to pull one in with these. One day...just one day maybe.
From: Brian: CA
Comments: Officially my favorite frog out fishes all others, is very durable, and very versatile. Just wish they had a few more colors
Comments: This thing sank like the titanic. I don't know if I got a bad frog or what, but I threw it in the trash.
From: Jacob: IN
Comments: LOve this Frog!!! 3 for 3 on hookups so far I love the versatility of the frog. Well just see if it has the same problem as almost every other frog... durability.
Comments: I don't think its the best walking frog on the market but it does produce nice quality fish. Well worth the 10.49
From: Peter: Milwaukee, WI
Comments: I'm not surw if its only the lure that I got or all of them but after every second cast I would has to squeeze out all the water inside the frog.
From: Lee: Stockton, CA
Comments: Try this lure and it will become your "go to" frog bait. Works as well in open water as in the slop, great hook-up, best walking frog on the market.
From: Kirk: Crossville, TN
Comments: all i can say is, ive caught my first frog fish off the transporter in "i dare you" color...awesome!
From: Zeng: Stockton, CA
Comments: I figured while I was in the amazon to try to catch a peacock bass on a frog so I tossed my transporter frog in their I was doing heavy pops and boom 23 pound peacock bass blew up on it it was nuts
From: Chris: Foxboro
Comments: This bait is the bomb, no doubt about it ,it crushes fish like no tomorrow, don't let anybody tell you different. fish love to eat it and hit it hard. better than live target, booyah ,jackal,captain ken's clone series frog, and spro no question just buy it trust me i know what I'm talking about. it hooks every fish that takes it. spins 180s when it walks and spits water. don't listen to the people who say they want a non- popper version, thats what attracts the fish. awesome bait just mind blowing.spits water when it walks the dog. i have all the colors my favorite (broken arm/braid breaker) waiting for more colors.
From: Chris: MA, USA
Comments: I was not impressed with the Paycheck Transporter frog at all. Seemed heavy and sluggish. Gave a nice "chug" in the water but did not walk the dog as well as other popper style frogs. I tie a loop knot when fishing hollow bodied frogs and the eyelet of the frog is not closed or welded. It came off twice and the third time was while fighting a fish. Worst $10 I've ever spent on a frog.
From: Chris: Indianapolis, IN
Comments: Just tested mine in the pool before Rayburn trip next week. It sank on second retrieve across the pool. Next two retrieves no water..no sink. Now what..also you guys reviewing baits on these sites...the ones with an agenda..go away...many depend on these reviews for a decision and bias reviews take away from the integrity of the tw site!
From: David: TX
Comments: great frog, just waiting for non-popper version like the reaction innovations swamp donkey model.
From: JW: Merced, CA
Comments: After fishing for 30+ years I got into frog kayak fishing last year & bought Spros, Mad Maxx, Deps and Snagproof frogs to try them all out during my vacation at Moose Pond Maine. The fishing was tough- they lowered the water level and it was really hot, so the fish were not hitting as hard as past. The transporter frog was the only frog that the bass hit consistently and hard. In my opinion the best frog lure yet
From: Stan: Guilford, CT
Comments: Walks the doggy better than any frog I have! Wish they'd make a non popper version!
From: Mike: Jackson, MO
Comments: I have nothing but success with this bait. It is very easy to walk and the great thing about it is that you can almost keep it one spot to annoy those pressured bass. It seems to give me a better hook up with the style of hook it has. Very sharp as well. Well done guys!
From: Ricky: Gator Alley
Comments: This frog is exceptional. It walks very easily and can be slid across matts and/or popped to spit water if you want a stronger presence. I caught several solid fish on this with 100% hook up and the bait is holding up fine.
From: Shawn: San Jose
Comments: excellent frog and i will be buying more when mine go bad but they just dont want to, a very durable frog with a good hook up ratio.
From: Beaux: The Stix, LA
Comments: for the guy below me: after i read your review i picked one up anyways just to see if some of the talk was true. the one i picked up did not sink after 3 seconds. ive fished this frog for 2 weeks now and im vary pleased with it! it has caught me a dozen or so fish at my local frogging pond and has held up nicely! it has a nice hook and it is a vary versitle frog and i like that. you can fish this frog everyway posible on 1 cast! i havnt put enough time on it so say its better than the spro but it is always my starting frog before i walk out the door. another thing i like about it is that the hooks are pointing up so you dont have wait nearly as long to set the hook which is a bonus! As always its another great product from paychecks baits and i will be purchsing more in the near future!
From: Anthony: CA
Comments: Just recieved my rod breaker - took it out & tested in a bowl of water...... Sank after about 3 seconds. Called & TW said they'd had some defective ones that won't stay afloat, & refunded it for me. The weight in back is a stout peice of lead - perfect for making it ride low in the rear, which I like. However, I now wonder if a couple of holes will happen through fishing abuse & this thing becomes an expensive bottom bait..... Compared to say SPROs, which can take abuse trip after trip and sinking isn't gonna be a problem... Please let me know in your review, or email me, if my concerns aren't warranted & if this does pass the 'real world' test. I want a bunch of bass before my 10.50 sinks..................
From: Mark: Gardner, KS
Comments: excellent frog! great castability, walks with ease, and gets blowups! i think i might replace my bronzeyes with these things...
Comments: This frog must not be meant for open water applications because i received the 2 that i ordered today and both of them sank on the second cast walking them back to the boat. They are awesome frogs for mats or lily pads but didnt do well at all in open water. I am a fan of paycheck baits and i hope they fix the problem. either that or i just got a couple of bad ones out of the batch.
From: Ryan: Hartshorne, OK
Comments: WOW. I am very impressed with this hollow body frog. This frog's innovative design features and components are what make it the absolutely BEST hollow body frog on the market today. This frog's design features sets the gold standard for all the other hollow body frogs out there. Hey, if you want the BEST floating top-water frog, this frog is it ,PERIOD. If you want a frog that WORKS, that has all the right bass attracting/catching qualities (an unparalleled hookup ratio), this is it. YOU HAVE TO FISH THIS FROG. IT'S AMAZING. One last thing: I fish primarily in the northeastern US, and I have had best results fishing the Rod Breaker color.
From: Matt: Massachusetts
Comments: By far my favorite Frog bait.Casts Nicely and you can get some distant with this bait.My first outing with this one and a nice 5 pounder hit it.It spits and walks the dog easily. This has to be close to one of the better frogs on the market.Definitely picking up a few more of these bad boys.
From: Matt: Canton, MI
Comments: love this frog. i threw it the other day in a weed bed i had about 13 hits on it the only bad thing is the little sinker under the hooks on it on the back fell off im buying me another one though
From: Josh: Florence, AL
Comments: Best frog out there. Durable, great hook ups and amazing action. So much fun to fish it's scary.
From: Corey: NH
Comments: Another GREAT product from Paycheck Baits - who are actually hard-core fishermen themselves. Frog Freaks like Bub & myself just wanna dance when chuckin' The Transporter! Crushed 'em on color "I Dare You" in Big Break in late October! Super weedless, love the material, love the way it pops & walks and these hooks are SICK! No question another tournament type bait from the boyz at Paycheck Baits! They did their homework.
From: Jack: Rio Vista, CA
Comments: I got this frog in the braid breaker color and took it out to a small private stocked pond. the water temp was 42 degrees and I was able to get a number of bass to come up and take a look at it and some followed it. I didn't get a bite on it yet but once the water warms I'm sure that won't be a problem ! Love the bait it walks spits and pops and if you give it a pull it trows more water than a wood chopper bait !
From: Debeaux: Myrtle Beach, SC
Comments: Best frog ever!! i've thrown the spros the R2S's and a few others and this thing blew them out of the water! walks spits, chugs, gets monster blow ups!
From: Chris: El Cajon
Comments: This frog is as advertised! I tried it tonight and it walks with ease. Varying the retrieve gave me the best results walk, pop, pause slam!
From: Buzz: Pawleys Island, SC


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people probally ask this to many times but as of right now who do you think stronger
people probally ask this to many times but as of right now who do you think stronger
I would say Sasuke at first, but its hard to say considering Naruto basically just killed someone on a molecular level.
Naruto's wind element would knock straight through Sasuke's chidori nagasha because of wind having the advantage against lightning. But then again, Sasuke's fire-based jutsu would have the same advantage over Naruto.
Sasuke's got the Sharingan and cursed seal level 2, so unless Naruto goes above two tails, I think Sasuke would win.
naruto cant use the wind rasengan, and if naruto goes over two tales it is not naruto anymore, right now i think it is sasuke... but if a shadow clone could use the wind rasengan then...
Depends how you look at it. If Naruto gets enough tails he can kill just about anyone, at 4 tails Orichimaru said he's be dead in one hit but he didn't get hit. Otherwise if your saying like 1 tail versus cursed seal level 2 like in the finale in pre-timeskip Sasuke definitely has the upper hand. Sasuke has 2 elements, sharingan, is seemingly faster, and smarter. Naruto's ultimate move is weak against Sasuke's fire techniques and is a double edged sword that hurts himself pretty badly no matter hit or miss.
i'd say sasuke is stronger because from his battle with deidara we know that sasuke can pretty much hold his own in a one on one battle with the other akatsuki members. deidara was no push over and kisame made this clear. some people might say well deidara isn't the strongest member in akatsuki but sasuke has proven that he's a quick thinker and can save his ass when under pressure. on the other hand this doesn't necessarily apply to naruto. yea naruto has improved in battle but the problem is naruto is limited by the fact that he doesn't have a good amount of jutsus in his arsenal. since he doesn't know much jutsus if he's in a crappy situation he might not be able to bail himself out of it. you might say well naruto has the fuuton rasengan but when naruto is fighting sasuke all sasuke has to do is use a fire based jutsu and he'll be ok. even though naruto has the nine tails we know that sasuke can subdue the nine tails. so summing everything up sasuke is theoretically stronger than naruto. that's why naruto sux and i hope he dies ASAP because after two and a half yrs with jiraiya he's still weak.
wow, is it that hard to decide?
Sasuke soloed Deidara and won.
if Deidara was to fight Naruto instead, Naruto would've died so many times.
I think as of now, definately Sasuke... or else there wouldn't be anything to read(the whole story has a general theme of Naruto playing catch up, no?)


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Lake Fork Ring Fry Worm
Lake Fork Tackle has improved the popular French Fry lure with their 4" Ring Fry. The Ring Fry's extra large tapered; ringed body conceals air pockets that create a natural breathing action. The large ringed body of the Ring Fry also conceals the hook, making the lure virtually weedless in heavy cover.
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Comments: I have used these worms for over 10 years. It is my go to bait for bed fishing Spawning Large Mouth. Best 2 day total throwing only these 4" Ring Frys is 42 pounds 10 fish. The best color I will keep to myself :) Texas Rig or rigged Weight less punching reeds or bed fishing this worm rocks!!
From: Bob: Texas 1/16/17
Comments: Great worm, I caught my best bass on it Texas rigged. The LFT plastics are a little soft, but that is to be expected in baits that are heavily infused with salts & the garlic scents.
From: Sam: TX 5/30/16
Comments: Great bait, I caught a 3.5lb. LMB last week in a tiny pond near my house when the biggest bass I had ever caught there was like 1.5 or so. I have been using it Texas rigged(either weightless or small 1/8 - 1/4 oz. weight), but I did notice a problem. The plastic is so soft that the spot where I put the hook point through the bait rips after just a few casts if I am casting far out (I guess that whipping action puts stress on the spot). I think it's because the hook goes through the solid body part in between two of the rings and that area is not very thick at all. I am going to switch up and use these either wacky rigged, or maybe on a drop shot rig.
From: Mark: Chantilly, VA 5/26/15
Comments: The ring fry performs like no other senko style bait on the market. This bait has the rings which creates vibration and the smell is some of the strongest garlic in the world. I like to reffer to it as moms pasta. The fry is an absolute do nothing bait , just throw it out and catch fish. I have cashed many checks on the water melon red flick . Pick up a couple packs and you won't be disappointed.
From: Patrick: Ontario, Canada 2/25/14
Comments: GREAT BAIT. The difference between 3.5 and 4" may only be .5" in LENGTH but it's drastic in terms of bulk/width. The 3.5 is great for drop shotting or finesse stuff but the 4" is where it's REALLY AT...When ur in a tourney where everyone's trying to get a quick limit on senko's (very common out here), fish these. Not only willl u switch it up and get more bites a lot of the time, but they absolutely seem to UP the quality of fish you catch. Plenty of weight to throw weightless...as heavy if not heavier (when the rings start holding water) than the 5" Senko on a 4/Ohook. Try em. Sidenote: "Fork Secret" is great and so is "Baby Bass"--- advice coming from someone who's plastics are 90% Green Pumpkin/Blk fl
From: Tanner: S.E., Massachusetts
Comments: Just tried them last weekend because this time of year the bass in my favorite lake sometimes develop lock jaw. 3.5 on a slow retrieve or dead stick wacky rig cured the lock jaw. They catch 'em. My only beef is that they could be a bit more durable.
From: Larry: Shippensburg, PA
Comments: Yes, it is a great C-rig and weightless T-Rig bait- Tremendous Drop shot bait-bar none! Try Drop Shottin' it w/8-12 inches from the weight for Bed Fishing....KILLER!
From: Rusty
Comments: This is an awsome bait! I think the rings in the bait make huge difference in the feel of the bait. Bass seem to love it wacky rigged.
Comments: awesome bait for flipping and pitching around dock and in brush! it is also good for C-rigging wacky rig and weightless.
From: Nick: Canada
Comments: amazing tx-rig and c-rig bait
From: Derek: Waco, TX
Comments: I've been fishing with the Ring Fry for years and its amazing. I like to fish it weightless on a superline 5/0 ewg hook, but you can fish it texas rigged, carolina rigged, or wacky style. Works excellently.
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Indian Mounds State Historic Site
One of the largest prehistoric Hopewell Mounds group in Illinois - interpretive brochures on site.
Atkinson Motorsports Park (Gob Hill)
Looking for an adrenaline rush in Henry County? Experience the thrill of the Hill! Filled with 200 acres of unrestricted trails, undiscovered timber, rugged hills, steep valleys and lakes. Gob Hill is a motorsport enthusiast's dream. More conservative riders can enjoy over four miles of perimeter road riding, with beautiful Midwestern vistas. Gob Hill is also home to a children's dirt track perfect for knee-high dirt trackers. There is also a motocross track.
Atkinson Motorsport Campground
Enjoy your stay at the state of the art campground. There are 28 sites that will easily accommodate a 40' motor-home and then some! All sites have electricity and water, while some have sewer. A dump station is at the east end of the campground. There are 6 total shower houses also available: Each room has a shower, toilet, sink and hooks to hang your towel. Enjoy your evenings with a fire in the public use area. This is a great place for getting to know your neighbors and sharing stories about your day of riding and fun!
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
The Hennepin Canal State Park, a 104-mile linear park, is a rustic, historic, educational, and recreational jewel spanning five counties and includes the entire width of Henry County with access points in Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo, and Colona. It offers an up-close look at a fascinating piece of transportation history. It is popular with bicyclists who ride from town to town exploring the history, dining, lodging, and entertainment possibilities as they travel. The canal multi-purpose recreational trail is a portion of the American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast trail devoted to non-motorized use. It is also part of the Grand Illinois Trail, a 535-mile loop through northern Illinois. The tree-lined park is a refuge with prairie restorations and wetlands slicing through corn and soybean farmland. Home to diverse flora and fauna, it has become a favorite for bird watchers and prairie enthusiasts. It offers numerous year-round opportunities to boat, hike, bike, fish, ride horseback, snowmobile, ice skate, and cross-country ski. Explore Henry County's jewel – the Hennepin Canal. In wintertime experience the longest snowmobile trail in the state -- 91 miles on the tow path. You can use the ice at your own risk, but pay heed to the locks, bridges and culverts where the ice likely is thinner than the rest of the canal. Bring your blades, skating along the canal is free! Keep in mind the rule is there must be 4" of snow and 6" of frost on canal for route to be open. Call the Visitor Center for automated message.
The Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) is a 535-mile loop trail in northern Illinois. It goes from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi along the northern border of Illinois and then loops back across the state along the Illinois River and the Hennepin Canal. 200 miles of the route is on paved township and county roads while the rest is on limestone trails or paths. Hennepin Canal Communities - Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo and Colona.
Robert F. Apple - Fishing Guide
Fishing guide - muskies, walleyes; all equipment furnished.
Surrounded by a ridge covered with thousands of pine trees, Sandy Pine has some of the largest and top-ranked elk bulls in the Midwest. Take a tour through the pasture and snap some photos.
CITY:Deer Grove
Located just 10 miles south of Rock Falls, Deer Valley is a challenging 18-hole championship golf course.
CITY:Deer Grove
This scenic drive follows the flow of the mighty Mississippi River as it curves along the western edge of Illinois and meanders for more than 550 miles, traveling through charming small towns and offering beautiful river and woodland views along the way.
Tour the walk-through gardens and browse the nursery selling 170 different ornamental grasses, trees and shrubs.
Boats of all kinds pass through the locks, and visitors can view the river traffic from just a few feet away.
Spring Valley Farm is home to Jersey cows, alpacas, sheep, Belgian horses, chickens and goats. Farm tours and hayrack rides by appointment only.
Located 4 miles north of I-80 at exit 19 and adjacent to the historic Hennepin Canal. Shady, quiet camping in the midst of nature's wonders. Spend a night in one of our four rustic cabins. Try the Yurt Accommodations. It is 20 foot diameter, and sleeps 8. It has one queen bed and 2 bunk beds with a full on bottom and twin on top Rent a canoe or kayak and relax on historic Hennepin Canal. Bring you own bicycle or simply walk to enjoy the recreational trail along the Hennepin Canal. The town of Geneseo has great Victorian homes with welcoming porches. In additional to the RV camp sites, there are 12 tent sites available. Internet services on site.
Maple Bluff Golf Club is Geneseo's only 18 hole golf course and the best kept secret in the Quad Cities area. This par 72 championship layout is open to the public and can be enjoyed by golfers of all levels, from any of the four sets of tees.
Green River State Wildlife Area
Green River is the best remaining example of the wetland-prairie mosaic that once covered the area's nearly 1 million acres of lowlands. This multiple-use site provides hunting, hiking, and birding opportunities.
Eagle Point Horseback Riding Farm & Eagle Point Paintball Games
Horseback riding for young and old. Trails follow Elkhorn Creek. Great for the more experienced rider. Paintball field is on island off Elkhorn Creek.
Timbered, 1150-acre state park with 77-acre lake stocked with a variety of fish. Class A, 92-site campground with shower building and all sites with electricity. Separate equestrian campground.
This nine-hole golf course features a pro shop, bar, snack bar and putting green.Night Golf, i.e. Glo Ball, is available for your group. Ask us about how you can have your own 8? Cup Tournament.A coordinator will help you plan your outing. Ask us about breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a cook-out for your gathering.
Full-service training facility. We welcome visitors to our farm to see beautiful Arabian horses, take lessons, or just visit. Call or go to our website for more information and check us out on Facebook.
Adventure Quest of the Quad Cities
Adventure Quest of the Quad Cities is the perfect for fun-filled outdoor adventures. This 54-acre facility is located just off 1-80 & I-88 near East Moline IL. Make your reservations today and enjoy zip lines, panning for gems, hay rack rides, and wonderful hiking trails. This facility is also available for parties and corporate team building. An elegantly decorated 8,000 square foot banquet facility with an extensive menu is available. The facility also offers interactive games, inflatables, dunk tanks, water slides, laser tag, and more. Check out these annual fall events that include Pumpkin Festival the last weekend in September and the QC Haunted Forest every Friday & Saturday in October. Call (309) 523-3619 for reservations or more information.
CITY:Port Byron
Provides golfers high quality golf at a price that's respectable. We strive to be scenic, pristine, and challenging for our customers' golfing pleasure.
CITY:Port Byron
During Christmas, Sherwood Forest is adorned with decorations and twinkling lights. Any time of year view a variety of animals, including turkeys, rabbits, peacocks, llamas, and miniature goats and deer.
Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area
1,188 acres of natural beauty. Fishing on Rock River and hunting.
Prophetstown Park District Pool & Recreational Center
Indoor/outdoor pool with aerobic classes and open swims. Rec Center has volleyball and basketball courts.
Prophetstown State Recreation Area
Boat ramp, shower facilities, picnic grounds and RV dump station. Playground equipment.
Built in 1966, this semi-private, 18-hole golf course is situated on extremely hilly terrain, and features a putting green and chipping area. A fabulous choice for quality golf and excellent dining.
This miniature horse farm is located in Whiteside County.
CITY:Rock Falls
Rock River Valley Skydivers, Inc.
Student training. Tandem & sport/fun jumping. Demonstration jumping for events. USPA group member drop zone. Two Cessna C182 jump planes, visitors welcomed. Located at the Whiteside County Airport.
CITY:Rock Falls
Boat ramps into Lake Sinnissippi area of Rock River. Picnic tables, scenic river view, adjacent to Hennepin Canal State Park.
CITY:Rock Falls
68 full hookup sites, of which 32 are pull-thru. All are 20 & 30 amp. Hookup (50 amp available), pay phones, full laundry.
CITY:Rock Falls
The original nine holes date back to 1913, offering beautiful views of the Rock River. The design is a 2700 yard, par 34 with lots of trees and small greens. The back nine, built in the late 60's, is a 3200 yard track par 36, with large greens and sand traps. Adding to the challenge is the Holland creek running through it, coming into play on seven of the nine holes.
CITY:Rock Falls
Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area
Encompasses 871 acres of mostly unreclaimed strip-mining land. The area is dotted with some 15 stocked lakes for fishing. Be aware that shore access is limited and that shorelines tend to drop off suddenly into deep water.
The Hennepin Canal Parkway follows an old towpath that was actually never used, although the locks and aqueducts are in still in place. It was originally built to link the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The 105-mile path is level and easy; however, water is scarce along the way (found only at locks 21, 22 and the Visitor Center), so be sure to bring plenty, especially during hot days. The landscape varies from forest to grasslands to marsh to farmland, and the trail is particularly pleasing during fall, when the leaves are changing colors. The Hennepin Canal Parkway has become a cyclist's paradise and an exceptional spot for fishing, birding, horseback riding and a wealth of outdoor recreation.
The Hennepin Feeder Canal Trail located just south of Rock Falls is where you will pick up this medium to difficult trail. Cyclists, hikers and anglers come to enjoy the stocked waters, the peaceful wooded banks and the abundance of bird life. As the trail heads south toward the rural countryside the path frees itself from the throngs of people allowing you to enjoy the serene environment all to yourself.
The 18-hole "Hidden Lakes" course at the Hidden Lakes Country Club facility in Sheffield, Illinois features 5,705 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70 . The course rating is 115.0 and it has a slope rating of 67. Designed by Steven Halberg, the Hidden Lakes golf course opened in 1921.
This bowling alley features 20 lanes, a pro shop and a lounge.
Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises Happy Trails
Five acres of walking paths, water gardens, a green house, swings, and gardens were all designed and maintained by the developmentally disabled clients of the Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises.
Blue Goose Run is the perfect farm setting for an outdoor wedding, family or class reunion, corporate or business meetings, and baby or bridal showers. Visit the Machine Shed Gift Shop and Corn Crib Restaurant.
Located west of Sterling & Rock Falls on Rt. 30 & 2.
Offers boat access to the Rock River, with a 50-ft. renovated boat launch. During the summer season, offers boat gas, concessions, paddleboat/rowboat/canoe rentals as well as 2 large shelters for family reunions and parties,
Emerald Hill Golf Course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level. The course will challenge you while providing a relaxing, picturesque backdrop. Test your accuracy with our fairways, water hazards and sand traps; we have everything you need to challenge you and improve your game. Our goal is to provide you with a quality experience that includes exceptional service and a comfortable atmosphere.
Campground for camping, hunting, and fishing. Located on backwaters of Mississippi River with boat rental, canoe rental, motor rentals, bait shop, concessions and canoe access
Our Mississippi River Lodge is located right on the banks on the Mighty Mississippi River between Savanna and Thomson Illinois and offers awe-inspiring views from every angle. We offer 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room with fireplace & big screen TV, deck with grill, a fully stocked kitchen and much more! If you are a river lover, this is the place for you. Fishing, water skiing, tubing, or cruising up the river, it's all here for your enjoyment. Since we are located on Big Slough, off of the main channel of the river, you can have fun without having to deal with a lot of river traffic. Access to the main channel is easy if you want to cruise the river. Only five miles up the river is Lower Sabula Lake which offers a great new sand beach. There is a public boat launch only a quarter mile from the house and a dock is provided to moor your boat at the house. If you do not have a boat, you can fish off the dock or the bank.
42 single rooms and eight double rooms with kitchenettes. We also offer a 9 hole golf course and The Sand Trap Bar & Grill.
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This collapsible multi-position stock was made for a real military carbine...but then we attached an adapter that mounts it directly to the receiver on your Tippmann A5! Designed to outlast your marker, this 6-position collapsible stock extends to offer you a full-length stock when you need to take careful aim...and collapses through different set-points to offer you that same length of pull even when you wear a coat, vest, or other thick garments.
This Carbine Buttstock collapses forwards to get out of your way when running, transporting the marker, or riding along in armor...just like the stock on a duty-issue M4! When youre ready to shoot, slide it rearwards into position for a custom fit every time!
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Smite me, O Mighty Smiter. It never rains but it pours. Just a couple of feelings possibly going through the mind of coach Robbie Deans.
Smite me, O Mighty Smiter. It never rains but it pours. Just a couple of feelings possibly going through the thought process of Robbie Deans.
There have been injuries, an off-field critique by one of his players and a former Australia boss fuming that a New Zealander at the helm "is ridiculous". Despite all of this, a second-placed finish might well occur when the full-time whistle is blown. Silver would mean gold in my opinion.
To add some perspective, let us list some key players he is missing due to ailments: James O'Connor, James Horwill, Wycliff Palu, David Pocock, Lachlan Turner, Stephen Moore, Will Genia, Scott Higginbotham, Sekope Kepu and Christian Lealiifano are just a handful currently sidelined while it is worth a mention that Kurtley Beale and Tatafu Polota-Nau are either continuing on the road back from niggles or battling with an ongoing struggle with knocks. What's remarkable is their veteran lock, Nathan Sharpe, remains injury-free – even more remarkable is that he has 32 percent of the XVs total caps this weekend!
Argentina named an unchanged XV to face them. Was coach Santiago Phelan trying to rub it in?
So to say they've been in a tight spot is an understatement. Now, how do they get out of it? A "Honey Badger" could help. On his 25th birthday, Nick Cummins finally makes the cut for an Australian XV. Those unfamiliar with the earlier reference, I guess brace yourself for this.
Cummins is deserving of a call-up after impressively powerful performances for the Force during the tail end of the Super Rugby season and is joined in the backline by Reds outside centre Ben Tapuai, who forms a new-look midfield partnership with Pat McCabe. Direct, yes, but it is a decent combination. Beale remains at 10 and another solid shift – following Kepu and Drew Mitchell's recent views – may help the ARU with the Quade Cooper predicament.
The surprise move in the pack comes on the blindside as – after giving Dave Dennis plenty of minutes – Deans has chosen to hand Sitaleki Timani the 6 jersey in a move he puts down to being similar to that of adding Cummins – Australia want to match power with power.
"As with the backs, we have looked to increase our physicality to counter the direct force that will undoubtedly be coming the other way," stated Deans when announcing his line-up.
Does that mean the Wallabies are going to keep things tight, in a similar gameplan to that of the Springboks when they visited the tournament new-boys? If so then the Pumas will no doubt be licking their lips at that prospect as their bruising pack in front of two settled half-backs may have the edge. Make no mistake, this week's visitors to Argentina will not play with the same fluidity that the All Blacks displayed in their seven-try success in La Plata.
I must confess that when the Rugby Championship schedule was released in May, this game immediately caught the eye as it just screamed upset win. What wasn't known then was the injury hand Australia were about to be dealt and also that Rodrigo Roncero would be talked out of Test retirement. Because of those ingredients being thrown into the Rosario melting pot, it is understandable that many bookmakers have struggled to split these two.
That has been the consensus of many offering a prediction this week but not that of our readers, with the masses having Argentina sneaking it to end a 15-year drought. We should not forget just how close they came to breaking that run at Skilled Park on the Gold Coast a few rounds ago as they let 13 points slip in the last quarter. Surely this is their moment.
Ones to watch:
For Argentina: Last weekend's early linebreak from Lucas Amorosino was special and something we had been waiting for all Rugby Championship from him. Since starting their opening game of the tournament, against South Africa at Newlands, the Montpellier runner was then demoted to bench duty. However, head coach Santiago Phelan gave him another shot a fortnight ago and the full-back has not let his boss down. Against the Wallabies it's predicted he will have opportunities to roam so watch this Pumas back-three as we hope for tries in the Rosario finale. Also, how can we not keep one eye on the man bidding farewell to the Pumas. Rugby salutes one of its great servants. Hats off to prop Rodrigo Roncero.
For Australia: From one veteran international to another. 34-year-old second-row forward Nathan Sharpe leads the Wallabies into what is going to be a passionate clash in front of a partisan crowd. With close to a third of the total caps his XV possesses, much responsibility will be on the lock's shoulders to keep his colleagues cool in the hot atmosphere of Estadio Gigante de Arroyito. Sharpe has spoken well during the week about character defining this injury-hit squad but with a week of travel behind them, do the Wallabies have enough in the tank both physically and mentally? Western Force's Nick Cummins will be exciting to watch.
Head-to-head: The battle between wings Horacio Agulla and Nick Cummins should be excellent entertainment on Saturday as both love to carry in different styles. Agulla likes to find holes while Cummins is pound for pound a destructive and dynamic figure. Meanwhile Marcelo Bosch will be keen to get the upper hand on Ben Tapuai in terms of shutting down his space and limiting the returning Wallaby outside centre's confidence early in the piece.
Recent results:
2012: Australia won 23-19 on Gold Coast
2003: Australia won 24-8 in Sydney
2002: Australia won 17-6 in Buenos Aires
2000: Australia won 32-25 in Canberra
2000: Australia won 53-6 in Brisbane
Prediction: Travel, a draining day at Loftus and injuries. It had to be Argentina by 3!
The teams:
Argentina: 15 Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino, 14 Gonzalo Camacho, 13 Marcelo Bosch, 12 Santiago Fernandez, 11 Horacio Agulla, 10 Juan Martin Hernandez, 9 Martin Landajo, 8 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe (c), 7 Juan Manuel Leguizamon, 6 Julio Farias Cabello, 5 Patricio Albacete, 4 Manuel Carizza, 3 Juan Figallo, 2 Eusebio Guinazu, 1 Rodrigo Roncero.
Replacements: 16 Agustin Creevy, 17 Juan Pablo Orlandi, 18 Leonardo Senatore, 19 Tomas Leonardi, 20 Nicolas Vergallo, 21 Nicolás Sánchez, 22 Juan Imhoff.
Australia: 15 Mike Harris, 14 Nick Cummins, 13 Ben Tapuai, 12 Pat McCabe, 11 Digby Ioane, 10 Kurtley Beale, 9 Nick Phipps, 8 Radike Samo, 7 Michael Hooper, 6 Sitaleki Timani, 5 Nathan Sharpe (capt), 4 Kane Douglas, 3 Ben Alexander, 2 Tatafu Polota-Nau, 1 James Slipper.
Replacements: 16 Saia Fainga'a, 17 Benn Robinson, 18 Dave Dennis, 19 Scott Higginbotham, 20 Liam Gill, 21 Brett Sheehan, 22 Dominic Shipperley.
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Florence Kane has a favorite pair of jeans, but they're not your run of the mill raws or your classic dark wash skinnies. Florence calls them "Frankenstein" on account of them being made up of so many other pairs of jeans. These patchwork jeans have more character than anything we've seen in a long time, and we love the story behind them:
"someone sewed patch upon patch to get them in the wonderful state they're in now. This person cut an entire swath – pocket included – off the rear of a pair of Wranglers and put it on the left front of these jeans; the pocket with a square outline faded in (wallet? cigarettes?). There are several stars of various sizes stitched on, triangles, an arrow, and regular old squares. There's even a denim footprint on the left rear, with each "toe" perfectly placed." (Jean Stories)
Photos via Jean Stories, where you can see more photos and read the full story.
—DT Staff
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It's National Library week, and I remember great times with my kids at many of Erie's public library locations. We often visited the West Erie Plaza branch, and we were regulars at the Blasco Library on the bayfront.
One celeb that most impresses me with what she has done in regard to reading is Honorary Chair of National Library Week Caroline Kennedy. She has visited schools, throughout the years, and started interesting high school groups with her own book "Poems to Learn by Heart." Check out the video above.
In Erie, events at Blasco Library, 160 E. Front St., include: Ed Palattella and Jerry Clark (April 18, 7 p.m.); and Holly Jacobs and Nancy Kay (April 18, 2-3:30 p.m.); as well as Debbi Lyon and Sandy Sagala. Call or visit the library's website for more information on Library Week schedule. Cost: Free. Info: 451-6927, www.erielibrary.org
Ken Springirth, local author of 20 books about railroads and trolley cars, wrote an article for the Erie Times-News that discusses the Darby Public Library, outside Philadelphia. It is the oldest continuously operating public library in the U.S. His article also discusses that the Erie Public Library's roots on Perry Square date back to Feb. 16, 1899. Read his entire article here.
We went to the library for books, vidoes and much more. Whatever you do this week, grab a few minutes at one of the branches of the public library. I guarantee you will return.
Pam Parker is the editor of Lake Erie LifeStyle, Her Times and House to Home at the Erie Times-News in Erie, Pa. She is the mom of three and stepmom to three.


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Zion Park Mountain Biking
While mountain biking is not allowed on the dirt single track trails within Zion National Park, there are numerous world-class mountain biking trails outside of Zion National Park. Zion Ponderosa has several single track-trails that dissect our 4,000 acres, and dirt roads lead to such places as Jolley Gulch. Outside the park boundaries there… Read More


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Mountain Creek Lake
Quick Links: Fishing Regulations | Angling Opportunities | Cover & Structure | Tips & Tactics
Lake Characteristics
Location: In Dallas County four miles southeast
of Grand Prairie on Mountain Creek, a tributary of the Trinity
Surface area: 2,493 acres
Maximum depth: 26 feet
Impounded: 1937
Water Conditions
Current Lake Level
Conservation Pool Elevation: 456 ft. msl
Fluctuation: 1-3 feet
Normal Clarity: Stained
Consumption Advisory in effect
Reservoir Controlling Authority
TXU Electric
2233A Mountain Creek Pkwy.
Dallas, Texas 75211
(214) 743-6600
Aquatic Vegetation
A stand of lotus occurs near the northwest corner of the dam. Some coontail and emergent plants are found scattered around the lake.
Predominant Fish Species
Lake Records
Stocking History
Latest Survey Report
Lake Maps
None available
Fishing Regulations
The Texas Department of State Health Services has placed a consumption advisory on Mountain Creek Lake due to PCB contamination. Persons are advised not to consume any fish from this reservoir.
Angling Opportunities
|Largemouth Bass
|White Bass
Fishing Cover/Structure
The upper two thirds of the reservoir is silted in, with average depth less than 4 feet. The only structures in the lake are the rip rap on the dam and rip rap on the airfield runway that extends into the lake.
Tips & Tactics
The area around the runway and western shore near the dam has enough structure to hold largemouth bass. White crappie are associated with any type of structure found in the lake. Catfish and white bass are attracted to the heated discharge canal on the eastern part of the lake near the dam.


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By KEN ENGLISHGreen River
The global economy is directly linked to global warming. We, as a nation, cannot continue to trade with countries that don't want free trade. Trade must be free and not forced with pre-emptive strikes.
If this sounds like isolationism, so let it be. Half of our problems today are name calling republicans, and we don't need Al Gore. The Grand Ole Party is not what it used to be, and Democrats are worse.


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Adult Basic Education
Community College of Philadelphia offers programs for those in need of specific knowledge and assistance—things like English courses for non-native speakers, GED exam preparation classes, and skills courses in reading, writing and math. All these programs help students pursue a college education, advance their workforce credentials and learn important life skills.
Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Gain valuable reading and writing skills.
ESL Institute
English language skills for adult, non-native speakers.
GED Preparation
Our classes will help you perform you best.


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Croc Dial Styling Iron
- Overview
- Features
- Variable temperature control
- Temperature range from 250F to 450F
- Optimally sized heat plate and rounded body allow for a variety of styles from straight to curly or wavy
- Temperature control system designed for safety by preventing overheating
- One inch ceranyx or ceramic and onyx plates
- Constantly radiate far-infrared rays and negative ions for silky, smooth, shiny hair
- Swivel cord prevents tangling and twisting during style
- On/off switch with indicator light
- About the brand
Croc Dial Styling Iron features floating plates, soft cushion system, and advanced ceranyx plates to create easy passes throughout the hair without tension. Compacted yet soft silicone on the inside of both plates makes for a stable tilting movement and eliminates excessive tension on the hair. The cushioning and tilt features provide added flexibility for the overall best and long lasting styling.
With heat, the advanced ceranyx (ceramic and onyx plates) are constantly radiating far infrared rays and negative ions into hair to help stimulate blood circulation of the scalp. The highly-glossed treated plates allows you to create easy passes throughout the hair without tension, ultimately reducing hair damage and giving a high gloss and silkier results to hair.
Model#: CROC-DIAL / SKU: 007800
Croc by Turbo Ion flat irons feature patented safety features and advanced ceramic and ionic technologies for salon quality styling. Croc transforms your style with a host of inventive technologies including the Automatic Temperature Reserve, an energy saving technique that reduces working temperature in between uses and activates when you pick your Croc back up. Get the latest technology for a safe, quick and easy styling.
Love It !Forgetting my hair straightener at home in Rochester, N.Y., I was forced to purchase a new one. This was the best purchase I made for the money. I tried it as soon as I got home and could feel how gentle it was on my fine and colour treated hair. I was told I would have far less damage to my hair with this one. I didn't realize this was possible. I just thought all hair straighteners damaged hair. I also love curling my hair with it for extra body. My hair felt so soft and professional looking. Love it.
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WowThis styling iron is truly amazing!! It's the best iron I've ever owned. It's the perfect size and curls very easily, also. My hair is not frizzy after using it (living in Louisiana humidity), and it makes my hair soft and smooth. I love it!! Thanks folica for a great product "VIP reviewer"
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Game No. 16: Theme from Jaws
Ryan Lambert
November 13 2010 06:47PM
Last night was ugly, tonight could be a whole lot worse.
I swear I've been trying to dial back the negativity lately. But what was there to like about last night's game? That we're-really-hoping-Jarome-turns-it-around-soon train is primed to go screaming out of the station any day now, and he's got the stats to back it up, especially on that dreadful Friday night in Phoenix.
A minus-4? He and his linemates got completely bossed, and Calgary gave up five to a team that hadn't scored that many in a single game all year. Worse, they conceded a hattie to Vernon Fiddler. I don't know how much worse it can get.
But tonight we may just find out. There's no way to sugarcoat this: playing at San Jose, where the Sharks have 23 goals in seven games in spite of looking poor offensively, is perhaps not the cure-all Calgary needs right now. And add in that it's the second half of an all-road back-to-back? It could get ugly, especially considering it'll be Miikka Kiprusoff in net for this one as well.
There is good news though. San Jose sucks at defense. At least so far this year. When Antti Niemi is in net. And guess who goes tonight for the Sharks! If there's any goalie in the league right now that can help the Flames' top players snap out of this season-long slump, it's the guy with a 3.90 GAA and the .872 save percentage.
Of course, what it says about the Flames' current form that Todd McLellan would feel comfortable rolling him tonight, I leave to you to interpret.
And now a new feature for the game threads: Guess the Iginla Output.
Put me down for a secondary assist on the power play and a minus-2.
November 13 2010, 10:29PM
Bah well...chasing the Sharks in their own building in the third is a tough thing to do.
we spent all our money on D but it seems like they can't hold their own.we play like crap in our own zone
you could sit j bow and put out an orange pylon!! it wouldbe just as god
Nice to see Jarome net one. We seem to be good at losing by 1 as of late! Not too many positives to take out of another loss.
We simply just can't get it done.
November 13 2010, 10:41PM
You know, considering the quality of the competition and the fact that this was the second night of a B2B...it really wasn't a bad effort by the Flames.
Cold comfort I'm sure.
i can hardly wait for butters post game diarea
November 13 2010, 10:42PM
Well if only Iggy, could of played like that the WHOLE game, instead of the last 5 mins of the 3rd.
November 13 2010, 10:44PM
Even, with Joker a smooth -15. Jeebus.
EV Shots 22-21 SJ on the night. Nice enough push back in the third, I guess, but Pavelski's line ate them for dinner.
November 13 2010, 10:45PM
Even, with Joker a smooth -15. Jeebus.
EV Shots 22-21 SJ on the night. Nice enough push back in the third, I guess, but Pavelski's line ate them for dinner.
You called that one.
November 13 2010, 10:49PM
You called that one.
Yeah, blind squirrel finds an acorn, etc, etc. Pavelski's very good, and he was way overdue for a correction.
November 19 2010, 01:28PM
Put those f.ken Sutters far away from this City as soon as is posible.( Y was traying to write like my mom was looking over my shoulders but the problem is my mom is more ipset than mi about those Sutters)


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By C.A. FREESRainsvilleAla.
The HR 45 Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009 will soon be introduced to the U.S. House. This law will make it illegal to own a rifle with a clip or any pistol unless it is registered. The owner will be fingerprinted, with a copy of their drivers license and social security number. You will be required to submit to a physical and mental evaluation upon demand. The gun owner must pay a $25 record update when a gun is sold. Failure to do so, you will lose the right to own a firearm and be subject to one year in jail. It also requires that guns be locked and inaccessible to children under the age of 18. They will have the right to inspect at any time and non compliance is a five year prison sentence.
Hitler took total control over Germany when he confiscated all private weapons. Don't be a bunch of sheep, call all your Congressmen today.


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No offence intended, but I think the two moderators are being a little hypocritical here.
No offence intended, but I think the two moderators are being a little hypocritical here.Was not the whole Arduino platform for which this forum is based on, built to SIMPLIFY the coding of AVR's?
do high B.1 ; switch on output B.1 pause 1000 ; wait 1 second low B.1 ; switch off output B.1 pause 1000 ; wait 1 second loop ; loop back to start
void setup () { pinMode (1, OUTPUT); } // end of setupvoid loop () { digitalWrite (1, HIGH); delay (1000); digitalWrite (1, LOW); delay (1000); } // end of loop
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QuoteThe BASIC program is stored in EEPROMA UNO has 1K of EEPROM. That severely limits the size of the program that can be created/uploaded/stored.
The BASIC program is stored in EEPROM
I understand where you're coming from, i started off programming in GFA BASIC - an old german written interpreter in BASIC ,i then graduated to Pascal (Object Pascal/Delphi) where I lived for a long time..
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The SCC sophomore duo of Joe Bodman and Avery Scharer were both major contributors to the Northern Region All-Star's 118-116 victory over the Southern Region All-Stars at the NWAACC All-Star games at Pierce College on Sunday.
Joe Bodman scored 9 points and had 10 rebounds, 1 blocked shot and 2 assists while Avery Scharer scored 7 points, had 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals to help the North to the win. Bodman's 10 rebounds led the Northern region while Scharer 4 assists topped the North as well.
Avery Scharer led the NWAACC in assists for the 2011-12 season while Bodman was second in the league in rebounds for the season.
JT Terrell from Peninsula College was the leading scorer for the North 18 points, while 3 other players scored 17. Marcus Monroe (Southwest Oregon CC) was the game leader with 21 points.


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Gallery Talk: Monday, November 17th, 5pm, Kibel Gallery. Reception to follow.
Table in Rome 2: Forum as Planted Field is an art installation funded by a University of Maryland Creative and performing Arts Award that involves interactive sculpture and descriptive architectural drawings.
Lecture: Wednesday, November 12th, 5pm, School of Architecture Auditorium. Reception to follow, Kibel Gallery.
This exhibit crafts an interdependence between computing and drawing in an effort to question the role of the singular "author" within contemporary design culture. With apparatuses and algorithms designed specifically for the Linear Gallery site, visitors participate in multiple "slowly computed" and "slowly made" drawings that occur over the course of the exhibit.
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Federal Housing Finance Agency director Edward DeMarco testified to the House Financial Services Committee this week on the state of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are currently under FHFA conservatorship.
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High-Speed Rail Battle
Wisconsin has become a battleground over the Obama administration's plan to create a national system of high-speed rail. Of the $8 billion in HSR grants awarded to the states in the stimulus bill, $810 million of it went toward a high-speed route between Milwaukee and Madison.
Government Increasingly 'Free'
Most of the debate over extending the Bush tax cuts has focused on whether to extend slightly lower marginal rates for higher earners who already bear a huge burden. But at the other end of the income spectrum, a growing share of Americans don't pay income taxes. Indeed, the Bush tax cuts increased the share of U.S. households that pay no income tax.
Cash 4 Clunkers Fails Again
In a new study, economists Atif Mian and Amir Sufi find that the government's "cash for clunkers" program "had no long run effect on auto purchases."
More Corruption at Amtrak
A joint report issued by Republicans on the Senate Finance and House Oversight and Government Reform committees finds that Amtrak's management interfered with investigations by its inspector general and effectively forced his resignation in 2009.
Boehner's Weak Call for Cuts
In conjunction with a proposal to leave the Bush tax cuts in place for two additional years, Republican House Minority Leader John Boehner also called for reducing non-security discretionary spending to 2008 levels. Unfortunately, this category represents a relatively small portion of the overall federal budget, and would only be about $100 billion less than what the president wants to spend.
Federal Subsidies = Higher State Taxes
A new study from economists Russell Sobel and George Crowley finds that federal subsidies to the states results in higher future state taxes. Specifically, the authors find that future state taxes increase by between 33 and 42 cents for every dollar the states receive in federal subsidies. A similar effect was found for federal and state aid to local governments.
Why Not Private Infrastructure?
In a speech to union supporters in Wisconsin, President Obama announced his intention to take the country $50 billion deeper into debt in order to finance more public infrastructure projects. The president defended his abysmal economic record by claiming that he has had to take on "powerful interests who had been dominating the agenda in Washington for too long."
Postal Union Wants More
The finances of the U.S. Postal Service are deeply in the red. The agency faces a permanently reduced demand for its services and its labor accounts for almost 80 percent of its costs. Thus it is not a good time for postal employees to get an increase in wages and benefits, right?
HUD Getting Defensive
The administration underestimated the magnitude of the economic imbalances that spawned the recession, and overestimated the government's ability to quickly right the ship. Despite the Obama administration's massive economic interventions, unemployment remains high and the economy is still sluggish. The administration has been defending itself by claiming that its actions prevented a worse recession or even a depression.


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By PATSY STODDARDStaff, Emery County Progress
The Emery County Public Lands Council met in their regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 12 at the Emery County Courthouse. Chairman Dennis Worwood conducted the meeting. Those members present included: Joe Fielder, Thomas Roush, Craig Johansen, Dickson Huntington, Wes Curtis and Val Payne. Commissioners Randy Johnson, Ira Hatch and Drew Sitterud were in attendance as well as Brad Johnson, legislator representing part of Emery County.
The first item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes. The subcommittee reports were next on the agenda. Johansen said, "We met with the Natural Resource Committee in an attempt to change the language of Senate Bill 37, but we were not successful in doing that. The bill has moved out of committee."
Johansen and Hatch hoped to change the language to prevent water from being bought up by out of state interests and moving the control of the water outside of the jurisdiction of the irrigation companies. It was learned that this language change would be in conflict with export laws and also interstate commerce regulations. According to Johansen it looks like the bill is going to be passed. He also pointed out that the Farm Bureau supports the bill because it will settle some disputes. He also said that most of the water is closed basin, but here we deal with the Colorado River which leaves the state, but upstate they don't face that challenge.
Johansen said, "It hasn't snowed since the last of November and the watershed is 63-65 percent of normal."
The next subcommittee report was for coal bed methane. Johansen wondered how much gas is leaving the county and if someone could take an accounting of the situation and find out the dollar value of gas leaving the county.
Tom Rasmussen from the Bureau of Land Management said reports on wells on federal land were available on the Department of the Interior website before it went down. He said there are 11 federal wells and 29 on state or private lands, but as to what the exact figures were he couldn't tell. It was determined that the matter will be looked into.
The recreation report was given by Margaret Swasey who said that the idea of holding Public Lands Day on Temple Mountain has been put off for a year or two and that tentatively they would hold it at the head of Sinbad. Work would include installing a roof on the cabin, parking lot work, bathroom facilities and protecting Indian writings. She also mentioned the Quarry is open during the Olympics. She said Kim Player is in charge of National Trails Day. The proposed site for this day was in question because it is out of the county and would be checked into to see if that created a conflict.
The next item was the Heritage subcommittee. Curtis explained they have worked out some conditions for using the Emery County Foundation as the 501(c)3 organization which will handle funding. Some of which included: The Heritage Area Committee would abide by all rules and bylaws of the foundation. The memorandum of understanding would include an exit clause where either party could withdraw. The foundation would retain fudiciary responsibility for hiring of employees and for purchasing as required by the law. The public lands council would maintain the vision of the project through the implementation process. The foundation would be responsible for all administrative funds. And a non-fund clause which Rosann Fillmore explained meant the county would not have to fund the heritage project.
Curtis explained that projects are funded with built-in administrative costs. It was pointed out that the foundation needs to protect their standing by having a 'clean paper trail,' said Fillmore. It was determined that Curtis would meet with the foundation to work some things out and clarify administrative funding. Johansen wondered if funding for projects was sent as an advance or reimbursement. Curtis responded that usually you are given a quarterly allotment from the federal government.
Hatch mentioned that those with questions should give them to Curtis before he meets with the foundation and he can get those answered at their meeting.
Worwood mentioned that the BLM travel plan is out and the deadline for comments is March 22.
Johnson mentioned that the quiet title action is an ongoing process. He mentioned that roads may or may not be on the BLMs travel plan. The county will have their mapping of roads done by March 1. Johnson is on the quiet title committee as well as an attorney and representatives from other counties.
Johansen requested that Payne draft a response to the BLM travel plan. Hatch suggested that those on the council peruse the document and if anything stands out to them to have Val include that.
Huntington was next on the agenda with the grazing subcommittee report. He mentioned attending the range conference in St. George and that he was cautiously optimistic. He said, "Both Kathleen Clarke, national BLM director and Sally Wisely, state director, affirmed their support of grazing and multiple use. Of the 1600 allotments 450 renewals have been completed and 191 of those have been appealed. These are blanket appeals and their (environmentalists) current method to get grazing removed and the BLM doesn't have the resources or the manpower to keep up," said Huntington.
Representative Johnson said he had met with the governor and the governor said he would offer more support and take a better lead in grazing issues. He also said the attorney general's office would be adding another attorney to help with legal issues concerning grazing. Johnson mentioned that he will be meeting with the governor every two months for a review meeting on these issues. Representative Johnson was interested in what the council wanted him to do as far as the monument issue. Representative Johnson said he would open a bill file for a resolution on the monument, if they told him what they want him to put in it. They have 10 days left in the legislative session.
The Bureau of Land Management update was given by Floyd Johnson, he said, "We have just completed scoping meetings in Green River, Castle Dale and Price. We had good attendance and were pleased. We have received thousands of comments related to the effort. A lot of them have been concerning the Red Rock Wilderness. Other concerns included those who wanted no OHV, no grazing, limited oil and gas and no surface occupancy. That is one opinion to be considered as well as all others."
Floyd Johnson said the BLM would like to hear your issues and concerns with the plan. The Richfield/Wayne County area is just starting their resource management plan. From the Richfield BLM Field Office, Frank Erickson was on hand to discuss their plan. He discussed the management of lands along county lines. He said, "We are currently operating on plans from the 80s and the San Rafael plan of 1991 is the most recent. Those plans are dated due to changes in laws and also OHVs were not a problem in the 80s. They are now an issue, as are wilderness rivers and we have buffalo issues in our area as well. Price is on a two year schedule to complete their plan, but we are on a three year schedule. We are holding scoping meetings in March. We hope to coordinate with Price and use what is good and avoid what is bad. OHV policies currently change with county lines. Decisions need to follow logical lines on the ground not county lines," said Erickson.
Worwood wondered how Secretary of the Interior Babbitt's plan enters into the planning. Floyd Johnson said they would address maintaining rangeland health standards and fire management and planning and build them into their plan. Tom Rasmussen, acting field manager for the Price BLM mentioned that a lot of grazing permits in the San Rafael plan will be up for renewal soon.
John Healy was on hand from the forest service to give an update. He said, "We have a new chief in Washington, Dale Bosworth. He worked in Ogden and is familiar with the intermountain region. Dale is concerned about 'analysis by paralysis.' He wants to focus new emphasis on areas of public/employee safety dealing with large fires. There have been many deaths and he would like to improve safety.
"He also wants to focus on community involvement. He wants to educate people on how to contract with the forest service. He will carry forward the rangeland health plan, fire plan, fire organization and work to reduce fires so we don't have so many."
Healy also pointed out their roads analysis should be completed by the end of the year and the new chief has some changes in this area as well. He has split the policy to make two separate policys between roadless and protected areas. Healy described this as being a 'good move.' "We are still about a year away from public meetings. There has been a sale of timber on the South Manti Muddy drainage.
He also talked about Emery County being involved in the cooperative weed area for weed management. Carbon, Emery, Sevier, BLM, Questar, DWR and Energy West are all involved. Healey encouraged the council to go for grants to help take care of the problem. We need to renew our energy to help control weeds. We attended the Quivira? coalition conference in Albuquerque. The environmentalists and the ranchers work together and there was a real spirit of togetherness coming out of the conference. The land was suffering down there and it is now a good example where ranching was turned around. The environmental community is really picking it up and supporting it. We would like to develop this in our own area. Either as a branch off of Quivira or to develop our own, but I'd like to see us move in that direction.
"Two sheep permittees approached us and wondered if we wanted to buy them out. Which we did, we will use these allotments as a grass bank for sheep. Other sheep permittees will be able to bring their sheep to this allotment and rest their allotments. This will help correct problems in the high land.
"With the continued drought there will be a 10 percent reduction for cattle and a 15 percent reduction for sheep for the coming season. We also might change the season. The land needs time to recover. There is a less than 5 percent chance to get back to average for water this season," said Healy.
Worwood commented on Quivira saying they were working to make rangeland better and their ranchers were making some money. "We are considering bringing some of their people from New Mexico up here to do some workshops."
The DWR reported that the sheep counts on both the north and south San Rafael are doing well. He also encouraged the council to support state management of the animals within the proposed monument area.
Payne explained the Quitchupah road proposals and asked for comments from all land council members concerning their preferences so he can report to Richfield the stand of the council. He expressed his desire to represent what the land council wants. The comment period on Quitchupah has been extended to the first week of March.
The question was brought up of who will be responsible for the maintence of the new road if it is built. One comment from the audience was that the mine (Sufco) currently takes care of the road leading to their mine.
Johansen pointed out that if all the road was built in Sevier County, this would eliminate all input from Emery County. "We need to remain at the table, if you remove that I think you're in trouble. It is important to remain in the process. This will be a public route not just exclusively a haul road," he said.
Bonnie Keele from the audience expressed her wish for haul roads that would take the trucks away from the towns.
One citizen commented there will be coal trucks on the highway regardless of whether Quitchupah road is built or not.
Keele expressed the need to slow down the coal trucks with more serious enforcement of speed limits.
Worwood said they would factor in these comments. He also mentioned that Emery County was not leaning toward condemnation of lands.
Payne said the Heritage Bill was ready for introduction with a few minor wording changes. Peggy Harrison from Congressman Cannon's office recommended the council make the wording changes and send it back in today.
Discussion of the proposed monument was next on the agenda. Commissioner Johnson said, "The media has had a feeding frenzy with this and I would like to complement everyone on how it was handled. The press has defined this as a roads versus no roads issue. The national media likes a good fight and controversy is their focus. I've received a lot of phone calls and on the street comments have been very positive. They've said let it take its course and see what happens with it. I've met with the Secretary of the Interior and she said there is no guarantee the president would approve it. The point that this is grassroots driven is appealing to the president."
Johnson mentioned that the Department of the Interior would go through the public comment process and they would be hearing from them in the near future as to when and where. He also said the county would gear parallel meetings with our folks. These scoping meetings would provide information on other monuments and how they are managed. They would solicit input and ideas from the public.
Johnson mentioned a Salt Lake Tribune article which quoted Cannon as taking exception to the monument as improper use of the Antiquities Act and that a legislative solution approach be taken. Cannon said he was misquoted and he is supportive of Emery County's process. Johnson said they have heard from all legislative members and they are all supportive. In summary, we should say yes to Rep. Johnson here to draft a resolution of support of the process and vision of the monument to the legislature. Johnson also pointed out that discussions on the monument would not be limited to public lands council meetings but separate meetings and discussions dealing only with the monument proposal would be held.
Johansen said he would like to complement Commissioner Johnson for the dialogue with SUWAs attorney, Heidi McIntosh. It was very favorable. He expressed his desire for the public hearings to be held right here in Emery County. Commissioner Johnson said they don't know entirely how the process will go. But local input and fact finding as well as nationwide comments will all be part of the process.
Rep. Johnson said, "I will do whatever it takes to help you. Certain things are really important like grazing, water and recreation. I support all of those and local control. The governor believes this might set a pattern for other designations and he supports local control."
Curtis emphasized the need for a media spokesperson for handling questions. He said in the governor's office they have one spokesperson for one issue and suggested they do that here. Commissioner Hatch recommended that public lands council questions be referred to Dennis (Worwood.) It was decided that both Commissioner Johnson and Chairman Worwood would be available to handle questions on the monument.
A subcommittee for the monument was discussed. Commissioner Johnson suggested the appointment of council member, Tom Roush to chair the subcommittee for recreation. These recommendations will be recommended to the commission.
The next item on the agenda was the discussion of applicants for the vacancies on the public lands council. This discussion was done in executive session and the successful applicants will be recommended to the commission for approval in their next commission meeting.


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Try running /Applications/Utilities/Java/Java Preferences.app. Check the order of the Java application versions. I have J2SE 5.0 on top.
If that doesn't work, trying right-clicking on Arduino.app and select "Show Package Contents". Edit Contents/Info.plist (with TextEdit) and change the JVMVersion from 1.4+ to 1.5*
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