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|DM Stephen
|Aedalis Omathi
|Aedalis Omathi
|DM Stephen
|Aedalis Omathi
|DM Stephen
I would not say we are opposed to confronting this wood witch. Can you tell us something more about her (I presume it is a her) that we may broach the subject with our peers? For example, where she lives and why it is she poses and threat to you and us alike?
|DM Stephen
Rasping as it seems to be looking for the right words, The creature looks like one of your...weaker kind, points to Aerys sleeping form, but it is not what is seems. It wants to make this island its own, I oppose it. The island is mine! I have helped you and yours. Now you do this for me. Yes or no?!?!
|Mihai Soarta
|Corbius Jank
Corbius tilts his head as he listens to the creatures response to Tragershen's questions.
Curious. You want us to eliminate a threat to your dominance on the island that you have obviously been unable to do yourself. Yet you think that we may be able to eliminate this threat for you? Why?
I am not against dealing with her, but I seem to be unable to understand why you cannot do this yourself. If you are powerful enough to destroy us as you claim then surely she can destroy us as well. What is it you think we can do differently than you?
|Anton Green
Nestled on a branch of a large tree, Anton sleeps very still. (He learned how when he tired of surprise attacks in the Molthune army.) His stillness belies his mental activity, as he has yet another nightmare about his inability to save Larissia or Nora.
|DM Stephen
She has magic and can hide. She knows I am threat and always seems to know when I come for her...and her witch powers are strong.
She wants something...she may seek you out. As group you strong warriors...alone you much weaker. Remember that. You think to much...make decision before I change my mind.
What do you say?
perception Nim 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
perception Anton 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21
perception Mihai 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
perception Tragershen 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
perception Corbrius 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8
perception Aedalis 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
vs DC 15
You awake to voices. As you look around you hear a gutteral voice speak the last spoiler in this post to C & T...you are still a little groggy from just waking up and it sounds like it is coming from above but you are not in a place to get a clear view of the voice. Please wait until either Tragershen or Corbrius responds before doing anything yourself.
Anton, it seems you are outside of the ruin? You can see a shadow of the beast on a rock outcrop above the ruin, in dim light.
|Anton Green
I assume this means that although Anton still awoke to voices (thanks to his great Perception), he couldn't distinguish what was being said?
|DM Stephen
Sorry I guess I didn't pick up on the fact that you would be in the room below the trap door, so you can't see anything but you did wake up from the voices and heard the last spoilered statement from the creature. Still waiting for Tragershen or Corbrius to respond and the rest of you can act or say something.
|Anton Green
Also, from PMs there may have been some drama with Nim wondering what happened to Anton, the others start to look around, and then he drops out of a tree and is all "Sorry guys, I'm fine, just don't want to sleep where that *thing* can find me. This is where I'll be tonight, and I promise to communicate better next time."
|Anton Green
Anton wakes to a guttural voice that he recognizes from the night before, and even his sharp ears can barely make out the words. Turning carefully on his chosen branch, he sees a dimly-lit shadow of the beast on a rock outcrop above the ruin.
Grabbing his backpack and dropping from the tree, Anton races back to the nearby camp as best he can, tired as he is from sleeping in his armor (for once). As he jogs, he hears his erudite elf friend respond, apparently carrying on a civil conversation with the Red Mountain Devil.
|Corbius Jank
I agree we can look into dealing with this wood witch if the others agree.
|Mihai Soarta
|DM Stephen
It is agreed then...you will deal with the wood witch. Good, I will be watching you!...it flies off into the night, everyone who is awake is able to catch a glimpse of this creature
Red Mountain Devil
Nim rousts the others before approaching those already awake while hastily donning his hide armor and weapons. What now? Why weren't we awakened? What news does the night visitor bring us now?
Seeing Anton returning from the sleeping in the jungle, Nim remarks, Do you think that wise? I do not think that this devil should find it difficult to pluck you from atop that tree. And we know that it is observing us... so one can only assume he will know when you stray from the group.
|DM Stephen
|Anton Green
He's too short to be longpig. Halflongpig?
Anton opens his mouth, then closes it again, looking up and away in thought. "Those... are actually very good points." He shrugs, palms up. "It made sense at the time? I guess we should just all stick together as much as possible."
|DM Stephen
I will shoot up a post by tomorrow on the first route you guys take. I also owe a couple of posts to people on NPC stuff. Aerys has something for Anton as well as Nim has finished his training with Sasha and has earned his ability.
In case you are wondering each castaway has a custom ability to impart on a character if a specific set of circumstances are completed. Yes you are one castaway short...don't worry I have everyone covered.
|Mihai Soarta
That is correct, Mihai. The veils over its threats were rather gauzy. However, I do think we should consider what it has told us. A witch that is a threat to it may be a threat to us. We should consider confronting the witch. Not necessarily violently at first, if at all. But if she can elude that beast and is not at odds with us, then perhaps she can advise us on dealing with it.
|Anton Green
"Ort said that hunters disappear if they get too close to her home, much like how hunters disappear if the Red Mountain Devil is displeased with them. Maybe she hates strangers. Maybe she just doesn't want to be anyone's dinner. And maybe the chupacabra wants us to eliminate a competing top predator. I will hope for the best, and prepare for the worst."
|Mihai Soarta
|Ishirou aka DM Stephen
Ishirou wanders out from his bed, tired but looking better.
I have been listening for some time and been thinking long on the matter.
If the beast wants the creature dead, we should try to play both sides. Find out what you can about this wood witch as Mihai says. Maybe you kill it, maybe not. But at least this buys us some time while we explore more.
If the wood witch is located near the Cannibals, it may take you a little time to get that far anyways and at least we will have the beast off our backs even though we should stay wary, in case it get impatient.
|DM Stephen
24th of Lamashan
Encounter chance dawn 1d100 ⇒ 52
Encounter chance noon 1d100 ⇒ 50
Encounter chance dusk 1d100 ⇒ 24
Encounter chance midnight 1d100 ⇒ 70
Disease chance Nim 1d100 ⇒ 81
Disease chance Anton 1d100 ⇒ 7
Disease chance Mihai 1d100 ⇒ 76
Disease chance Tragershen 1d100 ⇒ 64
Disease chance Corbrius 1d100 ⇒ 98
Disease chance Aedalis 1d100 ⇒ 10
Disease chance Aerys 1d100 ⇒ 28
Disease chance Gelik 1d100 ⇒ 23
Disease chance Ishirou 1d100 ⇒ 89
Disease chance Jask 1d100 ⇒ 97
Disease chance Sasha 1d100 ⇒ 86
You leave that morning and take the route that leads you by the wreck. There is some normal jungle life and you deal with the afternoon showers but encounter no dangerous predators nor ruins and return to the camp that evening.
|DM Stephen
25th of Lamashan
Encounter chance dawn 1d100 ⇒ 34
Encounter chance noon 1d100 ⇒ 27
Encounter chance dusk 1d100 ⇒ 51
Encounter chance midnight 1d100 ⇒ 36
Disease chance Nim 1d100 ⇒ 45
Disease chance Anton 1d100 ⇒ 82
Disease chance Mihai 1d100 ⇒ 5
Disease chance Tragershen 1d100 ⇒ 95
Disease chance Corbrius 1d100 ⇒ 15
Disease chance Aedalis 1d100 ⇒ 2
Disease chance Aerys 1d100 ⇒ 34
Disease chance Gelik 1d100 ⇒ 6
Disease chance Ishirou 1d100 ⇒ 5
Disease chance Jask 1d100 ⇒ 85
Disease chance Sasha 1d100 ⇒ 27
You leave that morning and take the route that leads you to the other side of the island. Again, there is some normal jungle life and you deal with the afternoon showers but encounter no dangerous predators nor ruins and return to the camp that evening.
Your turns to give me a DC 16 Fort save.
Next routes?
|Mihai Soarta
|Aedalis Omathi
|Anton Green
Sitting by the campfire, Anton pulls out the sketch of the island that he inherited from the Pathfinder that hired him, Larissia Landor. "So if we're about *here* and we've explored around *there*... then it looks like we'll need to spend at least one night away, and we could explore more the longer we took. Maybe two nights, but I don't like leaving the others alone for too long, so soon after the cannibals and the chupacabra."
Flextime: Discussion about the devil and the witch
Nim spits and remarks in a hushed voice, aware the devil may be watching and listening, I am no assassin! Nor anyone's lackey! I decline to be ordered on some errand by an overgrown flying lizard! If this "witch" opposes both the cannibals and this red devil, I say we find her and help her!
Did the night visitor give you directions on where to find her?
After 2 days of further exploration...
Nim consults the map with Anton and proposes another set of routes. I agree that leaving the others at the mercy of the red devil is not ideal, but I see no other option at this point.
|Anton Green
Anton considers the route and nods thoughtfully. "Yes, I see what you're doing there. We should be fairly familiar with that southerly stretch on the east side by the time we get back, which will help make up some for not really exploring that much new territory. But even so, on the trip after this one, I expect that we will have to stay out two nights to make it worth it."
Flex time: Devil/Witch discussion.
Nim spits and remarks in a hushed voice, aware the devil may be watching and listening, I am no assassin! Nor anyone's lackey! I decline to be ordered on some errand by an overgrown flying lizard! If this "witch" opposes both the cannibals and this red devil, I say we find her and help her!
"Make no mistake; I am not suggesting that we do the devil's bidding. I am merely observing that it was correct about the threat the cannibals posed to us. It is possible, though by no means certain, that this witch is a similar threat as well. Perhaps she is a vicious hag, stalking us as we speak! Perhaps she is a shipwrecked patron of Desna that we should join forces with. But if she is a powerful enough entity that the devil fears her and hates her, it is certainly worth investigating as our time and abilities allow."
Regular time:
Tragershen nods along as Nim proposes a route. Given how unerringly he has lead them so far, he strongly agrees with the route he proposes.
|DM Stephen
26th of Lamashan
Encounter Dawn 1d100 ⇒ 92
Encounter noon 1d100 ⇒ 8
Encounter Dusk 1d100 ⇒ 17
Encounter Midnight 1d100 ⇒ 83
Disease Nim 1d100 ⇒ 10
Disease Anton 1d100 ⇒ 45
Disease Mihai 1d100 ⇒ 20
Disease Tragershen 1d100 ⇒ 40
Disease Corbrius 1d100 ⇒ 40
Disease Aedalis 1d100 ⇒ 81
Disease Aerys 1d100 ⇒ 46
Disease Gelik 1d100 ⇒ 53
Disease Ishirou 1d100 ⇒ 74
Disease Jask 1d100 ⇒ 53
Disease Sasha 1d100 ⇒ 100
Disease type Aedalis 1d4 ⇒ 1
Disease type Mihai 1d4 ⇒ 3
1=Boot Soup
3=Pulsing Puffs
4=Sleeping sickness
Encounter noon type 1d100 ⇒ 16
You wake this morning and your feet are killing you. You suffer 1d3 ⇒ 1 dex damage and your base movement is reduced by 5.
Go ahead and give me another save, Mihai or Jask could potentially help you so yo will have an additional +4 from them, you have heard of this from the others, it is most likely Boot Soup.
You get ready to leave and Aedalis limps out. He complains about the pain and after a quick checkup by Jask and Mihai you confirm he has contracted Boot Soup.
Assume you still go out for the day? You will cover one less hex due to his reduced movement.
Flextime with Anton and the map...
That is the plan yes. If we decide to remain out of camp for longer stretches we can wander further afield. Everyone would have to agree to that course of action of course...
Flextime with Tragershen and the witch/devil...
The threat the cannibals posed, and still likely pose to us, was likely the direct result of the devil's own machinations as well. Its only interest was to see the both of us fight. Weakening one group and hopefully destroying the other. The better for it to remain unchallenged for dominance on the island. If this witch is a threat to us, you can bet that the devil had a hand in turning her upon us as well. The devil serves only itself.
Silently to himself, Nim muses upon the night visitor's use of the term "wood" witch...
Morning of the 26th...
Spying Aedalis' limp, Nim re-plots his course, shortening the intended path to account for the slower pace. Cut out hexes D 15.5 and I 13
Although he understands it is the way of the jungle, Nim cannot help but be a little frustrated by the rampant diseases ravaging the group on a daily basis. We keep a clean camp. Drink fresh water and eat enough food to keep us nourished and still this island finds a way to lay us low. Are we weak or is the island strong? He wonders...
|DM Stephen
The Island is strong...:]
You head south past the wreck of the Bloody Doll. You are resting out the afternoon shower when 4 human skeletons wonder out of the rains towards you.
You dispatch them easily but they seem to have come from directly south of you. Their trail easily tracked heading due south. Do you follow the tracks to their point of origin or continue on your planned path?
You are in hex F15.
|DM Stephen
|Anton Green
Anton eyes the tracks and taps one booted foot, resting the butt of his lucerne hammer on the wet ground. "We're already cutting short our exploration west, due to Aedalis's boot soup. Not blaming you, I've endured several ailments myself since arriving here." He looks up at the abrasive arcanist and nods. "It's this island. I'm just saying, we might as well see where those skeletons came from, and maybe stop another threat before it can come to us. There will always be time to explore westerly later."
|Aedalis Omathi
Aedalis refused to let the disease get him down and did his best to keep up. Alas, his limp hindered him and Tilsini could be seen nudging his master along when he was being especially slow.
Its a matter of acclimatisation he explained to anyone interested. I have no doubt that the cannibals here no longer suffer from such diseases, or at least do so on a far less regular basis. Perhaps if we end up making this place our home, we too shall become acclimatised.
As the group easily dispatched the four skeletons, Aedalis mused at what their presence could mean.
Hmm... Undead like these are usually animated in nature. Perhaps this witch has a strong grasp of the necromantic arts. Is this the first walking skeleton you have witnessed in your time here?
Requested fort save at +4-
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18
|Anton Green
"Skeletons?" Anton looks up and scrunches his face in concentration. "There were some ghouls in a shipwreck... some ghosts in the surf --" Anton looks at Aedalis and Mihai, hand outstretched, palm down, fingers spread. "Don't tell the others about the ghosts; it was their first night here after we rescued them from some giant sea scorpions, and I didn't want to hurt their morale. And... that's all the undead I can recall offhand. Unless you count the muskies."
The short ranger shrugs. "Mostly it's been shocker lizards, giant snakes, monitor lizards, those batbirds -- I mean dimorphodons -- a swarm of bats, a crab the size of a small house... some really ill-tempered goats... things like that." He snaps his fingers. "That reminds me! We once came across a monkey that had been basically torn in half, and there weren't any tracks that we could see. I wonder if it was the chupacabra?"


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Late-4th-century bishop of Euraea in modern Albania. Reported to have killed a dragon by spitting in its mouth; this may be some sort of metaphor for defeating the devil by standing up for his faith.
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Ok, so judging from the large amount of people that posted in the 360 tournament thread, I think I can safely assume there are many 360 users in this forum.
So I got thinking, is there anyone in these forums that is as big an achievement whore as me? I have my gamertag in my sig, so I'm going to make a little game, and it goes as follows:
1st you put your gamertag
2nd you put your current gamerscore
3rd you put the achievement that you found most difficult to get
4th you put your favorite achievement (for whatever reason)
Pretty simple, but I think it's going to be interesting!
To start off the game and give an example, I will go first =]
Gamertag: Cerebaton
Gamerscore: 37,439
Hardest: For the Motherland (CoD: WaW, Completed 'Heart of the Reich' on Veteran difficulty.)
Favorite: Mile High Club (CoD4, Sky dive to safety on Veteran difficulty)
Let the game begin!!


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Skip to comments.Earth's Chandler Wobble Changed Dramatically in 2005
Posted on 02/23/2013 1:31:31 PM PST by SunkenCiv
New analysis shows that the Chandler Wobble in Earths axis changed phase by 180 degrees in 2005. The question is why.
If you travel to the Arctic and attempt to find the axis of Earths rotation, youll notice something odd. The position of this axis on Earths surface moves with a period of about seven years. This is the combined result of two effects. The one were interested today is called the Chandler Wobble, which has a period of 433 days and was discovered by American astronomer Seth Carlo Chandler in 1891.
The Chandler Wobble is reasonably well understood. Any spinning sphere that it is not entirely spherical should wobble in this way. However, on Earth, the wobble varies in amplitude from decade to decade, a motion that is thought to be the result of the changes in pressure at the bottom of the oceans caused by fluctuations in salinity, temperature, and ocean circulation.
But there is also something mysterious about the Chandler Wobble. In 1920, it underwent a sudden phase change of 180 degrees. Nobody knows why.
Now a new analysis of data on Earths rotation going back 160 years indicates that this event was not unique. Zinovy Malkin and Natalia Miller at the Russian Academy of Sciences Central Astronomical Observatory in Pulkovo say the phase has changed by small amounts on many occasions during this time. But the big news is that the wobble underwent 180-degree changes in phase on two other occasions: once in 1850 and the other in 2005.
So why should the Chandler Wobble undergo these changes in phase? An interesting puzzle for anybody with a few brain cycles to spare.
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Chandler wobble: two more large phase jumps revealed
Zinovy Malkin, Natalia Miller
(Submitted on 26 Aug 2009)
Investigations of the anomalies in the Earth rotation, in particular, the polar motion components, play an important role in our understanding of the processes that drive changes in the Earth's surface, interior, atmosphere, and ocean. This paper is primarily aimed at investigation of the Chandler wobble (CW) at the whole available 163-year interval to search for the major CW amplitude and phase variations. First, the CW signal was extracted from the IERS (International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service) Pole coordinates time series using two digital filters: the singular spectrum analysis and Fourier transform. The CW amplitude and phase variations were examined by means of the wavelet transform and Hilbert transform. Results of our analysis have shown that, besides the well-known CW phase jump in the 1920s, two other large phase jumps have been found in the 1850s and 2000s. As in the 1920s, these phase jumps occurred contemporarily with a sharp decrease in the CW amplitude.
Journal reference: Earth Planets Space, 2010, v. 62, No. 12, 943-947
What is Chandler Wobble caused by and how well can it be predicted?
Ask the Space Scientist
Dr. Sten Odenwald (Raytheon STX)
This is the name given to the movement of the earth's pole by 0.7 arcseconds over a period of about 14 months. For more information, visit a site over at the National Radio Astronomy Obserrvatory and check out the IEPS Bulletin at the U.S. Naval Observatory which predicts the earth polar wander based on a mathematical model. Chandler Wobble is a periodic phenomenon which means that it can be modeled by 'simply' fitting a harmonic series of sines or cosines to the past record of deflections, and then using this empirical model to make limited forecasts into the future. From what I understand of the technical literature, the cause of this wobble is believed to reside in the natural resonances in the body of the spinning earth due to the detailed distribution of mass in its surface, interior, oceans and atmosphere. This system has a '14-month' harmonic which can be excited through a complex pattern of forcings by the moon, sun and sudden crustal rearrangements (earthquakes). There are many distinct periodic excitations by the sun and moon and their changing distances and tidal forcings, and these result in distinct monthly, yearly and multi-year periodicities in the polar wander. The Chandler Wobble may be a natural harmonic resonance that is also stimulated by these other constant lunar-solar forcings at the natural resonance frequency of the solid earth.
Bingo!!! Five for five!
Bush's fault.
Jake: No, I didn't. Honest... I ran out of gas. I... I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts! IT WASN'T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD!
Off the top of my head, the Boxing Day earthquake of 2004 caused it.
"This is Chandler Bing."
"Wow, short message."
This will no doubt be linked to human-caused global climate disruption. Just wait.
"Er, what? Spinning?"
That was what I was thinking. It should be interesting to see if there is any change after the Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Ask that reporterette who wondered on air whether that asteroid's trajectory might have been altered by global warming.
The chandler wobble.
Does this mean my Celestron needs to be re-programmed?
2005 is clearly Bush's fault. 1920 is presumably his grandfather's fault. 1850 is probably the fault of his great-great-great-grandfather James Smith Bush.
Speaking of poles, without one to grasp onto, it's no wonder she's wobbling back & forth
:') Probably updates via the www?
Oh, it's been done. :') Check out the links.
This will have terrible implications for women and minorities.
I left a long time ago.
Maybe Nancy Leider is right about the polar shift? ;)
Nah. Those apartment buildings are where they've always been...you, on the other hand...(teehee)
I wanted to post a picture of Chandler Bing! LOL. :)
It is a left brain, right brain exercise. To see her spinning both ways means you are switching between your right brain and left brain.
"Caused by (global warming climate change) rising expectations... "
The changes to the Chandler (Bing) wobble were completely unexpected by scientists! LOL!
So the Congressman who claimed the island of Guam was becoming top heavy and might tip over was on to something.
No, but your Interocitor may be a little de-tuned for a bit
That could easily account for the creation of the pressure on the ocean bottom that drives the wobble.
With only a couple of major data points we don't know if this is related to anything in particular ~ I do believe this measurement is near the limits of quantum noise.
You are left-handed?
That was back when I had more hair.
Wonder if the 2004 Christmas 9.2 quake along with the Easter 2005 8.x quake had something to do with this? I know the former speeded up the Earth's rotation by a few microseconds.
It spins left for me unless I change it. I am left handed. which means I am (for the moment) in my right mind. Lefties of the world UNITE! Left is right!
And did you know? Everyone is born right-handed.
Only the greatest can overcome it.
Interestingly, if I do something like typing, and "think" about what I am typing, while sorta half looking at the girl she swings her leg back and forth. So now I'm a wondering if I can get her to STOP.
That was back when I had more hair.
You are all right after all.
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North By Northwest
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Cthulhu stirring uneasily in his sleep in R'lyeh.
What a great Art Bell show this would've been. Fascinating subject.
Have you ever done a polar alignment to better than 0.7 arcseconds? That's about the diffraction limit of a 10" telescope.
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Local Landowner Donates Public Access Easements in Hartman Rocks Recreation Area (02-08-13)
Gunnison, Colo. – A generous donation of public access easements by Vincent Woodward secured public access to a popular trail and road managed by the Bureau of Land Management near Gunnison, Colo.
The donated easements are along travel routes within the Hartman Rocks Recreational Area including the Enchanted Forest Road (BLM Road 3555) and the Enchanted Forest Trail (BLM Trail 3558T).
Hartman Rocks Recreation Area is a popular and valued recreation area for the Gunnison Basin. Use is estimated at 40,000 visits annually and public access to and through Hartman Rocks is important to all recreationists who use the area.
"The road is highly utilized because it provided access from McCabe's Lane directly to the Power Line Road. The Enchanted Forest Trail is a favorite route for many trail riders and we are excited to know that this easement secures trail and road access for future generations," said Kristi Murphy, BLM outdoor recreation planner.
The Enchanted Forest Road merged onto 987 feet of Woodward's property, and the Enchanted Forest Trail crossed 500 feet making the total donation about one-half acre.
"We appreciate Mr. Woodward approaching us with this generous offer," said Marnie Medina, BLM realty specialist. "We are always happy to work with land owners to help ensure access to public lands."
Woodward was recognized for his generosity by the Gunnison Trails Commission with the Rock Cairn Award. The formal presentation will be at the Gunnison County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
"On behalf of present and future users of the public lands, the Bureau of Land Management appreciates his donation," said Medina.
It is important for all recreationists to respect private property and stay on roads and trails when travelling through private lands.
For a map or more information about the routes within the Hartman Rocks Recreational Area, contact the Gunnison Field Office at 970-642-4940.
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Nation Radio - February 11, 2012
February 12 2012 01:27PM
With the trade deadline looking on the horizon and injuries starting to pile up acorss various rosters, the buyers and sellers are starting to line up across the league. Topics this week include Hockey day in Canada, Oiler memories and some of the needs and wants of Canadian NHL teams leading up to February 28.
This is Nation Radio.
Jonathan Willis of Oliers Nation and the Cult of Hockey joins Allan to talk the Gagner explosion, Jordan Ebelere's progress this season and, of course, trade possibilities.
Next up, the Nation's managing editor Kent Wilson drops by to discuss the Flames never-dying playoff chances and what calgary might be looking to do at the deadline.
In the third segment, Allan shares some Oiler memories.
Jason Gregor of Oilers Nation and the Jason Gregor show headlines part four, talking the Oilers/Sens game, defense and Anton Lander.
Cam Charron of Canucks Army joins and discusses the NW division leaders, including Henrik Sedin.
Finally, JP Nikota of Leafs Nation stops by to offer some thoughts on Mats Sundin.
Whole thing.
February 12 2012, 01:42PM
A couple of notes: Segment three features a brilliant email from our own Archaeology; and the Gregor segement is terrific, highlighted by the beginning where he goes off on the TOI in yesterday's first period.
great stuff.
February 12 2012, 02:31PM
I'm not sure if Matt not being able to witness the glory days is a blessing or a curse.
Being old enough to have seen "the best", it's frustrating to sit by and have to watch "the rest" during the last two decades or so.
February 12 2012, 03:15PM
Well it's about time... only two weeks late :P
The streams always screw up. Poor show
February 12 2012, 05:07PM
"I'll bet the Ottawa Senators are terrified when Lander, Petrell, and Eager come over the boards."
Well I guess they should have been because Eager scored. Yes, his bad defense also allowed Alfferdson to tie the game, but still.


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A project that has been talked about since I-70 was built during the 1960s is beginning to take shape and make its way from the drawing board to the bulldozer. The bid for the South Moore cutoff road was awarded to Brown Brothers construction and they have been busy making the grade.
Nathan Johansen of Johansen and Tuttle Engineering is the project manager on the road. "We are making a 60 foot cut which will eliminate a blind curve where there have been a number of accidents through the years. There has been a tremendous amount of rock blasted out which we are using to fill the cut. Brown Brothers has been drilling and shooting and we will stop traffic on the road during a blast. We are currently right on schedule with the project and the good weather has been helpful. We don't expect to complete the project this fall and it will be spring before the gravel can be laid down. We will keep the traffic moving and travel will not be interupted."
Rex Funk who is the department head of the Emery County Road department said, "This is a long term project and we are in Phase one of that project now. Phase two will begin on the I-70 side of the Moore cutoff road where it comes off the freeway. Phases three and four will divide up the remaining portion of the project that lies between phases one and two. Phases five and six will pave the newly constructed road. Phase seven will include the reconstruction of the existing paved section from the Moore intersection to where it connects to SR-10.
"The project will take anywhere from 20-30 years and will be built as funds become available. The funds are coming from the non-urban fund of the Federal Highway Administration.. It was talked about in the 60s when I-70 was completed, in the construction of interstates, funds were made available for connector roads to those interstate systems. This road has been neglected in that connector system," said Funk.
Funk said the first phase of the project will complete approximately five miles of the 20 mile shortcut, maybe farther as funds allow. The improvements to the road will eliminate substandard curves and other alignment problems and provide a safer, all-weather travel surface and promote a pathway for future economic development of the county. This road provides an important link to I-70 as well as to the San Rafael Swell. The road has approximately 100 vehicles traveling it each day. These include tourists, ranchers, motor homes, cars and ATVs. Sometimes winter or summer storms will make the road impassable and dangerous.
The reconstruction project will follow the American Association of State Highway and Transportation standards for a rural collector road. An environmental analysis was conducted and areas of special resource values were identified within the area of disturbance. There were several issues raised by the internal and public scoping process. These issues include threatened and endangered plants, raptor nesting, cultural resources, nearby wilderness study areas, safety for travelers and livestock, recreation, erosion and dust control, tourism, local transportation, economics, preservation of the scenic values and character of the area, speeding and questions regarding the need for the road improvement. In addition to the public scoping process, the BLM also addressed their concerns on potential impacts.
The archaeological and paleontological sites of interest or concern will be undisturbed or relocated. Access to active mining claims and to two reservoirs in the area which serve as stock watering ponds in the area will also be maintained. Stretches of the abandoned sections of road will be reclaimed and sections which lead to access to important features will remain in their present state.
Funk pointed out that rock art in the area of the realignment will not be disturbed. Commissioner Ira Hatch who sits on the joint highway committee said that funds for phase two of the project have been applied for and the projected time they will become available is 2006.


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Little Creeper All American Trash Fish Swimbaits 2pk
The Little Creeper All-American Trash Fish Swimbait was hand-sculpted using the body style of a Hitch as the model, but it is virtually identical to almost every trash fish in North America, including juvenile Shiners, Suckers, squawfish, Alewives, Perch, Carp, Smelt, etc. Despite its realistic profile, the action of the All-American Trash Fish is the best part about the bait. Made with two different densities of plastic, this helps produce its unique swimming motion, and also makes it tougher and more durable than most soft swimbaits. Extremely versatile, it can be fished super slow on the bottom or waked across the surface equally as well, and can even be flipped into heavy cover like a jig. Available in a variety of realistic color combinations, Little Creeper Baits recommends rigging the All-American Trash Fish on a 6/0 Weighted Gamakatsu EWG Monster Hook.
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Comments: the only thing with this bait is tail action swinging back and forth, its too expensive to plastic that tear easy, for rich fisherman then buy these but middle class buy huddleston will last way longer then this bait. It action is alright and good dart action but price is too expensive for tearing plastics. This is like jackall tear plastic minnow bait. I would rather buy berkley version to save money in these future economy.
From: Alex
Comments: This swimbait is flat-out, with no doubt, the finest swimbait I've rigged onto a weighted hook. Yes they're soft, but surprisingly durable. I'll easily continue to pay for this quality of product, especially vs. some recent knock-offs. The subtle action you'll note from the softness, and the amazing color selection makes this a dominant product, and I particularly had success with it in pressured situations. Amazing product, keep up the great work! (And please add a PERCH PATTERN!!!)
From: JP: Albion, IN
Comments: Great bait with good action. You can crawl this bait or burn it, doesnt matter. Change the weight you use to the application. Screw lock hooks work best, they give you more life out of the bait. Use a heavy action rod with a soft tip. The softness on this bait allows you to fish lighter, but its also necessary to keep the fish from biting off the tails frequently. Don't swing right away on the bite, reel down till you feel weight and then swing. Smaller fish like to grab this bait by the tail. Mend It is your best friend with this bait!
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From: Tom: Nor Cal
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From: Todd: CA Delta
Comments: Apparently some people were able to get 15 fish out of this bait. I was able to get 2- 3lber's, before their was a 1/4 inch rip near the hook. The bait would not run correctly after that, and I had to use mend it to glue it back together. What a pain. The bait looks great in water, has great action, the fish love it.....only issue is if you can afford paying $6.50 to catch a couple a fish. Definitely a very fragile bait...so make sure you consider that when purchasing.
From: Josh: Virginia
Comments: Just fished for two weeks at clear lake in the north lake ford and anglers choice pro am events. I have to admit I have had these for over a year and until last Thursday I had never caught a fish on them. However every fish I weighed in in four competition days came on this bait. I threw all but four colors and they worked all about the same. They surprisingly held up better than any soft plastic swimbait I have ever thrown. I averaged about 15 fish per bait and would have been more if I had mend-it. I actually thought this was going to be a one fish bait but I was way wrong about that.
I weighed 31.59, 21.79, 23.99, and 26.41 in four competition days. The problem I had on the two lower weight days was I thought I should use a stiffer flipping stick because of the number of big fish I was catching. Big mistake! I missed well over 70% of my bites with the stiff rod. I switched over to a Powell endurance 764 and only missed 3 bites on the last day. One practice day I caught over a hundred fish on this bait and had almost 38 lbs with two 9lb. kickers. So it passed the big fish test. Right now I wouldn't fish anywhere without at least one of these tied on. I had my best success with the Owner Beast 8/0 3/8 oz. screw lock hook. and 20lb. Seaguar Tatsu flourocarbon line. at $12.99 these are a steal. I wouldn't be surprised to see the price closer to that of the huddleston or baitsmith swimbaits as the secret gets out and demand grows.
From: Mike: Granite Bay, CA
Comments: I have been using these Little Creeper baits for a while now and I've slayed some toads with them. I have good luck with the baits holding up after catching fish on them. They work great in clwear water too.
From: Rich: Santa Rosa, CA
Comments:I've been throwing the Trash Fish for about a month now. In my opinion it has a better hook up ratio than the mission fish, the softer plastic gives it a better action, and the best part about these baits are you can pitch and flip them because the wobble it has on the fall is SICK! Quality bait for sure....
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Comments:If your lookin for numbers, they catch small to average size fish but they are very fragile. 1 fish baits and at $6 each I would choose something different next time.
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J3-3 is Arduino digital pin 2 (not 10)J3-5 is Arduino digital pin 4 (not 12), and is used as the SD Chip select.
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A Look Back at NYCWFF 2013
Hi Everyone, I hope you all had as much fun as I had this weekend! The Food Network's NYC Wine and Food Festival took place this past weekend and I was involved in three great events. On Friday night I hosted the "Rockin' Dumplings and Rollin' Sushi" presented by Eater at the Harvard Club. I had such a wonderful time singing karaoke and […]Read more


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Reporter
The Emery High Spartan boys basketball team, with two home losses last week, went from co-region favorite to the unthinkable possibility of missing the state play-offs. The losses to Delta and Lehi have left the Spartans tied with Delta and North Sanpete with 2-3 records and only one half of a game ahead of Carbon, who comes to town Friday night. Lehi is now untouchable at 5-0.
After playing less than exciting basketball in the first half against Delta, the Spartans came out after halftime and played more of the same. Coach Jeffs said, "This is frustrating, awfully frustrating. Delta shows up and played the game like they were supposed to. We show up and go through the motions. It's about being ready to play. Everyone showed up and just went through the motions. We are better than this."
The Spartans were outscored in every quarter except the last as the Rabbits won 62-57. Bowie Jeffs led the Spartans with 29 points and Pearson added 17, but the Spartans did not look in sync all night. They showed patience on offense (too much maybe) and were a step (or two) slow on defense and the officiating was lousy to make it a really bad night.
The Spartans sent Delta to the free throw line 51 times while the Spartans only got there 19 times themselves. This game was only close because the Rabbits were able to only connect on 24 of the shots, as they put up brick after brick. Although the Spartans had to foul at the end, the officials put Emery in trouble from the beginning. Four Spartans fouled out and four more had four fouls.
On Friday, the Lehi Pioneers came to town and dealt Emery a devastating defeat 60-33. It was not the loss so much as how it came about. The Spartans scored just two points in the first quarter as their offense seemed to move with no end result in mind. The home fans were dazed by the game. The starters were replaced with 5:50 left in the first half by the JV starters as they had now scored only once in a little over 10 minutes of play. That team of Mike Blomquist, Trevor Tuttle, Darrin Winn, Joey Bernard and Brad Sitterud went out and immediately brought the crowd to life as Blomquist took the ball to the hoop and was fouled. With this being the first varsity action of the year for most of these guys, they were not going to go down with out playing hard and scrappy. Blomquist led the Spartans with five points at the half and Isaac Bawden hit a three as the Spartans trailed 25-10 at intermission.
The JV's started the second half and played the entire third quarter. Davey Justice, a freshman led the team with all 6 points as the Spartans were now down 41-16. The starters came back in the fourth quarter and attacked the basket as they were given explicit instructions not to shoot 3's. Pearson led the team with 10 points, as he hit a basket and 8 of 10 free throws in the final quarter.
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With the new Super Rugby season looming large on the horizon we take a look at each of the 15 competitors. Next up, the Stormers!
With the new Super Rugby season looming large on the horizon we take a look at each of the 15 competitors. Next up, the Stormers!
Last year: They kicked off their campaign with a 39-26 win over the Hurricanes but that result came at a cost when captain Schalk Burger sustained a knee injury which kept him on the sidelines for the rest of the season. The rest of the campaign was characterised by excellent defence but despite that, they failed to secure a try-scoring bonus point in any of their games. Their biggest win came in Round Seven when they beat the Highlanders 21-6 in Dunedin but they came crashing down to earth when they suffered their first loss of the season – 31-24 to the Crusaders – the following week. Overall 2012 was another disappointing year for coach Allister Coetzee and his charges, who secured a home semi-final for the second successive season, but, like 2011, failed to reach the final. After finishing in pole position at the end of the league phase, the Stormers – who boasted the tournament's best defensive record – lost in their own backyard to the Sharks in the semi-finals.
This year: The Stormers' face tricky assignments against the Bulls, Sharks and, defending champions, the Chiefs in their first three matches. Those first two matches are both away and can define how they fare during the rest of the competition. There is also a four-match tour to Australasia but this is no daunting task as the Stormers are amongst the best travelers in the tournament. The acquisition of some of the Lions' players – particularly Jaco Taute and Elton Jantjies – on loan will be a tremendous boost. Much will also depend on the experience of senior players like Schalk Burger, Jean De Villiers and Bryan Habana who are all yearning for silverware. Being knocked out in the semi-finals in 2012 was a bitter pill to swallow and the men from the Cape are desperate to clinch a place in the final – and win it – in 2013.
Players to watch: Stormers captain Schalk Burger's absence in 2012 means he will be keen to make up for lost time this season. There's still uncertainty on when exactly he returns, as he has not made a full recovery yet but when he does expect him to make a big impact. Fellow loose forward Duane Vermeulen is always in the thick of the action and was one of the standout performers during Western Province's triumphant Currie Cup campaign, last year, and on the Springboks' end-of-year tour to Europe. In the back-line Bryan Habana is always a handful with ball in hand and the Springboks' record try-scorer will be determined to go out on a high as he departs for Toulon at the end of the campaign.
Noteworthy signings: Jaco Taute, Elton Jantjies, Pat Cilliers, Michael Rhodes, Martin Bezuidenhout (All Lions)
Noteworthy losses: Jebb Sinclair (London Irish)
Prospects: The Stormers will be amongst frontrunners – along with the Bulls and the Sharks – for the top spot in the South African conference. They should qualify for the semi-finals again but if they want to reach the final they must improve on attack. Their conservative style did not win over the neutrals and with exciting backs like, Taute, Jantjies, Habana, De Villiers, Juan de Jong and Gio Aplon in their ranks there's no reason why they shouldn't be scoring more tries and winning matches with bonus-points.
22 February: v Bulls – Away
2 March: v Sharks – Away
9 March: v Chiefs – Home
23 March: v Brumbies – Home
30 March: v Crusaders – Home
6 April: v Cheetahs – Away
13 April: v Sharks – Home
26 April: v Hurricanes – Away
3 May: v Blues – Away
11 May: v Waratahs – Away
17 May: Rebels – Away
25 May: v Reds – Home
1 June: v Kings – Home
29 June: v Cheetahs – Home
6 July: v Kings – Away
13 July: v Bulls – Home


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CASTLE DALE- Our loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, and longtime friend, Ronald Eugene Bloomfield, age 59, passed away Dec. 10, 2007, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center from complications of a massive stroke.
He was born Nov. 1, 1948 in Farmington, N.M. to Glen and Nelda Farnsworth Bloomfield.
Married Virginia Alcorcon, Feb. 24, 1985 in the Philippines.
Ron was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served a mission in Los Angeles, Calif. He honorably served his country in the US Army and US Navy and was a member of the National Guard for many years. He was a retired member of the United Mine Workers of America Deer Creek Local # 1769.
Ron loved watching TV and spending time with his grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by all.
Survived by his wife, Virginia Bloomfield, Castle Dale; two sons and one daughter, Edzel Bloomfield, Salt Lake City, Iris (Matthew) Miller, Troy, Ill., Ammon Ray Bloomfield, serving in the St. Louis Missouri Mission; parents, Glen and Nelda Bloomfield, Mesa, Ariz.; two brothers and three sisters, Cheryl (Greg) O'Neil, Green River, Wyo., Colin (Deonna) Bloomfield, Kirtland, N.M., Dianna (Keith) Stradling, Mesa, Ariz., Raette (Dave) Belcher, Park City, Carlos Bloomfield, Kirtland, N.M.; one granddaughter and many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at 10 a.m. in the Castle Dale Third LDS Ward. Family received friends at the church Friday evening from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to service. Interment, Castle Dale City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LDS missionary fund.
SPRINGVILLE/ELMO-David Lawrence Whiting, age 31, was called Home on Dec. 12, 2007, from the results of an industrial accident.
He was born June 19, 1976 in Provo to Melvin Leo and Bessie Lyman Whiting.
Married the love of his life, Layci Norene Jensen, on Oct. 26, 2007 in Payson.
He was an active member of the LDS Church where he served a mission in Sao Palo, Brazil.
He adored his wife, and kids, he loved playing games and making those around him happy. Most recently, David learned to play the piano from his wife, Layci. He enjoyed singing karaoke, playing his tuba, and many outdoor activities.
David enjoyed everything from riding on the "Quad" to shooting and paint balling. He loved playing his computer, X-Box, and writing poetry, most of which he kept in his "backpack."
All of his talents, love for life, David carried in his heart and will eternally carry as he continues to serve the Lord and those he holds most dear.
David is survived by his wife, Layci; children, Christian, Aspynn, Larry, and their unborn child; mother, Bessie Mae; six brothers and six sisters, Marcel, Rodney, Brent, Mark, Linda, Teri, Mary, Sarah, Melvin, Elizabeth, Rose, Steven; in-laws, Christian Lee (Norene) Jensen; and many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, and brother, Kenneth.
Funeral service was Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, 2 p.m., Elmo LDS Ward. Family received friends at Mitchell Funeral Home, 233 East Main Street in Price, Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday at the church one hour prior to service. Interment; Elmo City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the family of David Whiting at Desert View Credit Union, 196 North Main Street, Huntington, Utah 84528.
PRICE- Our loving mother and friend, Donna Rae Easton Christensen, age 76, passed away Dec. 10, 2007 at her home.
She was born Aug. 16, 1931 in Price, Utah to Albert James and Laura Marsing Easton.
Married Cox B. Christensen Feb. 16, 1957 in Price. He died Sept. 29, 1967.
Donna was an active member of the Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church. She was an avid reader. Donna graduated from Carbon High School in 1948. She attended Carbon College from 1948-1949, and later the University of Colorado in Boulder.
Donna loved many things, especially the first snow fall, Blue Spruce christmas trees, and California sunsets. Most of all, she loved her beloved son and husband. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survived by her son, Todd Douglas (Cyndie) Christensen, Orofino, Idaho; two nephews, Kip Cotner, Ferron; Kevin Cotner, Price; three granddaughters; three step-granddaughters; many great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lola Mae Easton, Price.
Preceded in death by her husband, Cox B. Christensen; her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Beverly (Jack) Cotner; brother, Claude Douglas Easton.
Funeral Mass, Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, 11 a.m. Notre Dame Catholic Church.Vigil service, Thursday evening, 7 p.m. Mitchell Funeral Home. Family was at Mitchell's Thursday and Friday one hour prior to service. Committal service, Price City Cemetery.
PRICE-Jean Jewkes Christensen, age 89, died Dec. 12, 2007 in Ferron, Utah in the home of her oldest daughter.� She was born Dec. 20, 1917 in Orangeville to Edger and Mary Alzada Anderson Jewkes.� She married Gordon T. Christensen June 9, 1937 in the Manti Temple.
She was active in the LDS Church where she served in the Relief Society and Primary.� She likes to do embroidery work, collect dolls, work in her flower beds and go camping.�
Jean is survived by her daughters Marilyn (Jay) Larsen of Ferron and Linda (Don) Zamora of Alabama, one sister, seven grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and five great- great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, two sisters and three brothers.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007 at the Price Fourth Ward LDS Chapel. Friends my call one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will follow at the Ferron City Cemetery, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
Stewart J. Bryan, 64, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2007 in Price, Utah. He was born in Price, Utah on Aug. 16, 1943 to Theodore C. and Elizabeth Jewkes Bryan. He was raised in Kenilworth, Utah.
He was a great baseball player when he was young. He served his country in the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam Vet. He loved to fish especially with his float tube.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Bryan of Price, brother, Roger (Lori) Bryan of Ivins, Utah, sisters, Janet Barney of Helper and Susan (Kelly) Nielsen of Price, children, Melissa, Stewie, Kimberley and Jody and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Troy Bryan.
The family would like to thank Castle Country Care Center for their special care for Stewart.
There will be no services as per Stewart's request. Arrangements with Fausett Mortuary.
HUNTINGTON-Richard C. Beatty, age 71, passed away Dec. 6, 2007.
He was born Dec. 23, 1935 in Cedar City, Utah to Cecil and Beth Coombs Beatty.
Survived by his wife, Gayla, Huntington; son, Matthew, Murray.
At Richard's request, no services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.
(Boot Scootin' In Heaven)
By the time this is read I will be back dancing. I was born among the beauty of Nine Mile Canyon, on April 13, 1943 to Jack and Marie Houskeeper. I died Dec. 12, 2007 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
I joined the Navy in 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1964. I married Carol Simmons, May 30, 1964 and then later divorced.
My life was fulfilling with many travels and time spent with my wonderful children and grandchildren. The time I spent fishing, dancing, and being with my children were the most genuine treasures that I will keep deep within. The gifts I have shared are trust, honesty, and unconditional love. All who knew me know I lived, loved, and fought hard until the end.
Bud is survived by his children, Michael (Amy) Houskeeper; Karen (Scott) Brown; Jonathan Houskeeper; Deidre (Bill) Axelsen; Dawn (Mike) Miera; Tammy (Wade) Houskeeper; Zachary (Stephanie) Houskeeper; Brittany (Scott) Rudd; and 17 grandchildren
He is preceded in death by Jack Houskeeper.
Special thanks to Ron and Linda Houskeeper and children, and the staff at the VA Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Wellington Fourth Ward Chapel, 50 North 100 East. Interment will be in the Wellington City Cemetery, under the direction of Fausett Mortuary.
CARBONVILLE-Our loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, Michael Burton Hutchinson, age 48, passed away Dec. 13, 2007.
Born Sept. 22, 1959 in Carlsbad, N.M., to Ken and Bonnie Joyce Toothman Hutchinson.
Michael was an avid sportsman. He loved to hunt as shown by his elk and moose mounts. He was an avid Nascar fan. He had a soft side for people.
Michael was a member of the Elks Lodge #1550 of Price where he organized the first Castle Country Hay Ride for children.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survived by his parents, Ken (Rita) Hutchinson, Price; two sisters, Charlotte Toothman, Berkley, Calif.; Kay Russo, Amarillo, Texas; brother, Kenny (Char) Hutchinson, Irvine, Calif.; two aunts, Joanne (Claudie) Wiggins, Chow Chila, Calif.; Billie Harper, Carlsbad, N.M.; ex-wife, Theresa Hutchinson; many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Preceded in death by his mother, Joyce; grandparents, Otto and Ada Toothman.
Memorial service will be held Wednesday, Dec, 19, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Price Elks Lodge. Family will be at the Elks one hour prior to service. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price.
ST. GEORGE- Our loving sister, aunt, and friend, Ileen Jensen Loe, age 60, passed away Dec. 14, 2007.
She was born March 8, 1947 in Price to William J. and Lois Gudrun Oviatt Jensen.
Graveside Service, Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, 12 Noon, Cleveland City Cemetery. Family will be at Mitchell Funeral Home Thursday morning from 10:30-11:30 a.m.


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Hi all im new here so take it easy on me, i tend to go off on random tangents :p, but id like to share some things on my mind so first and foresmost the chapter was insanely awesome, making some serious headway XD.
1. A theory about what S.A.D is: an advanced drug of the energy steroids, i mean it fits with CC's persona.
Now when vergo appeared he said he came on a sad tanker and a tanker is a ship for transportation of bulk liquids or gases, what i think is CC has been previously selling mass steroids which had terrible side effects (like aging) and S.A.D is the complete version in liquid or gas form. http://www.mangahere.com/manga/one_p...60/c672/3.html
2. Monet would be a nice addition to the crew. (dont get me wrong i would also love jimbei to join :D)
I think monet is needed as a crew member because so far she is a astronomer as she is seen reading an astronomy book when ever seen, she also seems to have a past which luffy might be able to help her overcome, Donflamingo controlling her. If you have heard of the moon theory than you know why a astronomer is a good addition plus she is a female :p. if you dont know the moon theory check the link http://onepiece.wikia.com/wiki/Moon also i believe she has a devil fruit rather than law swapping her parts for that of a harpy or bird, and that devil fruit would be a mythical zoan type which is why DonF has high regard for her to send her to keep watch on CC, also when CC was talking to the captured luffy, law, smoker and rest he said its a good thing monet was considerate enough to [B]transorm[B] and keep watch over law which leads me to believe in a mythical zoan fruit.
3. Big Mam is the yonkou law and luffy are scheming to defeat.
I think this for a few reasons that make her the ideal yonkou. When law told luffy who the yonkou was he didnt act surprised so we can rule out a new yonkou that would have taken over Whitebeard, assuming there is one. Now all thats left is shanks, big mam and kaidou, know we can assume law knows that drake is possibly involved with kaidou and and if it was kaidou he would be wiser to make an alliance with drake rather than with luffy. That leaves us with shanks and big mam, Imo shanks is highly unlikely for many reasons too obvious to state right now :p, which leaves us with big mam. We know that big mam is a broker because of pekoms and tamago watching the broadcast by CC, which means she is interested in what CC does, which i believe is sell drugs and weapons hence brokers. Lets say she used to buy energy steroids from CC. know law needs there to be confusion in the new world which would give him a chance to take her out, anyone see where im going with this?? Say the S.A.D is a advanced drug and he has already been supplying it to the new world brokers. CC and Vergo freaked out because if Law where to do something to the supply, many of the brokers would lose their minds and chaos would ensue in the new world, because we know that joker is behind vergo and big mam is also a broker, plus theres another group of brokers we dont even know who yet.
remember these are just my thoughts and speculations :p apologies for the long post


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I've never read Little Women; boys didn't when I was growing up, and most still don't. Thus, much of what fascinated me about Eve LaPlante's Marmee & Louisa, a dual biography of Louisa May Alcott and her mother, Abigail, came as a shock.
I had always assumed that Louisa's books were thinly disguised versions of her life. It turns out that they were more like inversions of her life–much of it a heartbreaking chronicle of poverty and desperation, due to the fecklessness of her father, Amos Bronson Alcott. He's known today as an idealistic but ineffectual philosopher, whose ideas about the education of children were ahead of his time. But in LaPlante's telling, based on previously unpublished family papers, he's a more menacing creature. (A valuable companion to Marmee & Louisa is My Heart Is Boundless, a collection of letters and journal entries by Abigail May Alcott, edited by Eve LaPlante.)
Emerson wrote caustically of Alcott's "majestic … egoism" ("His topic yesterday is Alcott on the 17th October; today, Alcott on the 18th October") and on at least one occasion refused to lend him money. Alcott disdained employment, preferring to live off the charity of friends and the hard work of his wife and, eventually, his daughter, who became for a time the nation's most popular author. And yet he saw these two heroic women as possessed by the devil, referring to them in his journal as "the mother fiend and her daughter." It is a perfect irony that after a lifetime of failure as a lecturer, he finally succeeded by touring as Louisa May Alcott's father, claiming credit for her achievements.
It is equally ironic that, as LaPlante puts it, "Louisa's literary creation"–the warm and loving Marmee–"may obscure the flesh-and-blood Abigail," an outspoken advocate of abolition, temperance, and other 19th-century crusades. It is her spirit, as much as Louisa's, that animates the passionate Jo March of Little Women. The real Louisa, though enormously successful, comes across as a more pathetic figure. Unable to sell her early romances, she briefly contemplated suicide before writing the "lively simple book for girls" suggested by editor Thomas Niles in 1867. She churned it out in nine weeks the following spring; its first edition of 2,000 sold out in two.
Here's the final irony. The author of classic novels for young readers–Little Women was followed by Little Men and others–never married and had no children of her own (although she cared for her sister May's baby daughter after May's death). Near the end of her amazing life, she wrote, "Freedom was always my longing, but I have never had it."


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Eva GreenActor
Born: 5 July 1980
Birthplace: Paris, France
Best known as: Vesper Lynd in the 2006 Bond film Casino Royale
French actress Eva Green was the "Bond girl" Vesper Lynd in the 2006 film Casino Royale (starring Daniel Craig). Trained at the Ecole d'Art Dramatique Eva Saint-Paul in Paris, she spent two years on the French stage before making her film debut in Bernardo Bertolucci's The Dreamers (2003). She appeared in the French film Arséne Lupin in 2004 (with Kristin Scott-Thomas), and then played a randy royal opposite Orlando Bloom in Kingdom of Heaven (2005, directed by Ridley Scott). After filming Casino Royale Green went to work on the film version of Philip Pullman's fantasy novel The Golden Compass, the first of the His Dark Materials trilogy. She also co-starred as Morgana in the 2011 cable TV series Camelot.
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Her weight loss isn't the result of any "miracle pill," she says.
Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is shrinking.
She has been slimming down since the birth of baby boy Lorenzo last August, but she looked really tiny at Thursday's WWE Superstars For Sandy Relief Event in New York. Snooki shared photos from the event on Twitter and Instagram.
The 4-foot-9 MTV star dropped 42 pounds since Lorenzo's arrival. Last month, she showed off her 102-pound shape on the cover of Us Weekly.
On Monday's Dr. Oz show, Snooki talked about her health and weight loss. She explained to fans, "It's not a miracle pill you take and it's not doing anything crazy! You just go to the gym and work out. It's dedication and it's motivation!! I've been going to the gym seven days a week basically since Halloween and I've worked very hard to lose all the weight! I wanted to be a fit mom and be good for Lorenzo and for him to be healthy."
The Thursday night party was hosted by Sean "Diddy" Combs, and the guest list included Mayor Michael Bloomberg, along with John Cena, Mick Foley, Dwayne Johnson and other WWE celebs. It marked part of WrestleMania week, with proceeds benefitting The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, both of which continue to provide assistance in the wake of the storm.
The Rock and Cena will face off in the ring at Wrestlemania 29 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.