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Currently all states plus DC have child safety seat laws and enforce a drinking age of 21. As of August 2005, all 50 states had blood alcohol concentration (bac) limits of 0.08, following concerted state and national efforts to lower the rate from 0.10. A national speed limit of 55 mph was imposed in 1974, and in 1987 it was modified to allow 65-mile-per-hour speeds on some rural freeways. The federal law was entirely repealed in 1995, giving states the right to set their own limits. As of April 2005, graduated licensing laws were in effect in 41 states plus DC, 38 of which prohibit young drivers from driving during high-risk nighttime and early morning hours.
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The Back Country Horsemen of Utah is sponsoring trail riding and informative lesson sessions. This information exchange and education symposium is on Jan. 16 at the Davis County Legacy Center from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The topics this year are trailer safety, brand inspections, horse ownership in hard economic times, live pack demo, wilderness first aid, Leave No Trace, trail etiquette and essential knots.
The purpose of this event is to provide information to the horse and mule owners of Utah concerning trail riding opportunities and overnight stabling throughout the state as well as educational training in the proper use of horses and mules on Utah's trails.
In addition, each of the 12 BCHU chapters will have a booth presenting information regarding 2010 planned activities, favorite trails in the chapter's area and overnight stabling/camping locations. State and county tourism, trails and recreation organizations have also been offered the opportunity to set up tables to pass out information. Equine oriented clubs and organizations have been invited to set up information booths.
The Back Country Horsemen of Utah is a non-profit organization presently consisting of 12 local chapters spread across the state. They work with public land administrators and have developed relationships to assist them in making decisions for the good of all stock users.
BCHU is a different type of horse-oriented organization. They are not a riding club, but they do a lot of riding. They educate the public, their members and public land use managers about the proper use of horses and mules on public lands and they support the public land managers by doing work in the back country on trails, trail heads, use surveys, wildlife studies and a myriad of other ways. They are strong advocates of the continued access and use of pack and saddle stock on our public lands.
The BCHU currently has 600 members.
In 2009, the BCHU sponsored more than 100 projects which donated thousands of hours of direct volunteer labor to trail maintenance and educational forums in the state of Utah. In addition, the chapters hold clinics and sponsor speakers at their monthly meetings. For more information, see their webpage at www.bchu.com or call Craig Allen at 801-388-1175. The San Rafael Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Utah will have a booth at the symposium according to local president Wayne Ludington. He invites Carbon and Emery county residents to learn more about the BCHU by attending the symposium.


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Brookfield Central will have a young team this season, having lost nine seniors from last year. So opening the season against the state's No. 1 team, Germantown, on the road isn't exactly the best way to start the year.
Veteran coach Mark Adams feels his team has had a taste of good competition because of their work in the off-season.
"We play in the toughest summer league in the whole state down at MSOE," Adams said. "Vincent, King, East Troy, Germantown, everyone is in there. I think the awakening came there. Which is why I love playing in that league.
"Guys don't have to wait until November to find out what's it all about. Once the season starts it goes up another notch, too. We've started that in practice, talking about the speed of the game, and whether or not that carries over. Playing the No. 1 team in state; it will be a work in progress. We'll keep getting better when they start realizing things."
Junior to lead team
Adams will look to talented point guard Riley LaChance to lead his team this year, having named him captain, the first time the veteran coach has ever given that tag to a junior.
"Not only is Riley an outstanding player, but he will make other people around him better," Adams said. "He's had seniors above him so from a leadership he's held back and didn't say too much. But now, I've made him captain - but he has warranted it by his actions on and off the court by the time he puts in."
Two other players who saw action last year were two junior big men - Elijah Goodman (6-foot 4-inches, 245 pounds), who played 14 games, and Luke Rasmussen (6-8, 250), who played in 11.
"Elijah gets up and down the court better this year," Adams said. "He can help create some space for us and he's tough to stop in the lane."
Peter Mattiacci and Nate Hugo, both 6-2 guards, are the only seniors on this year's team.
Juniors dominate roster
Besides LaChance, Goodman and Rasmussen, the eight other juniors on the roster are starting point guard Brad Newman, Terry Wallen (5-11, guard), Zach Tichelaar (6-5, forward), Caleb Mortag (6-6, guard), Gunnar Malensek (5-10, point guard), AJ Taylor (6-7, forward), Drew Peterson (6-1, guard) and Jack Knetter (6-0, guard).
Emil Radisevic, a 6-5 forward, is the only sophomore on the varsity.
"Caleb Mortag showed us some things this summer that excited us," Adams said when asked about his depth. "If he carries that over, I think he can help us too. He has great athletic ability, great length and jumps extremely well."
Newman and Mattiacci should round out the starting five, with Wallen, Tichelaar and Malensek showing early signs of helping out.
"One thing we haven't had for a while is three point guards (LaChance, Newman, Malensek)," Adams said. "So if we want to swing Riley down to a two we can have one of those guys run the point. That is something we are going to be really comfortable with because all three of them handle the ball pretty well."
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So what will the Lancers have to do to be successful?
"We have to value the defensive end of the floor," Adams said. "We have to understand how hard it is to get stops and how important it is to get stops, especially at key points of the game. You have to stay in the stance all the time. If four guys are and one doesn't, that could be enough to make the difference between a basket or a stop.
"Trying to get that ingrained into them. And if we do that, our work ethic should carry over into our offense and we can follow through and score.
"So far we have a very good work ethic which I am pleased with. They seemed to be very self-motivated, which is nice too."
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Dorr Williams Hanson Sr., our noble and great father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher, and friend courageously passed from mortality on Dec. 4, 2011, at his home in Huntington, Utah, surrounded by his children, to join his eternal mate, Elizabeth, other loved ones, and perhaps another heavenly choir after 45 years with the Huntington Glee Club. We will miss his sweet melodies but fully expect to hear them again.
Dorr Williams was the first born of his parents, Harold Joseph Hanson and Florence Ruby Williams Hanson. His joyous birth on Oct. 14, 1917, in Ferron, Utah, began 94 glorious years of a most remarkable life overflowing with love, family, faith, hope, charity, obedience, prayer, gospel study, temple worship, hard work, music, humor, service, and unwavering devotion to God, our Father, and Jesus Christ, our Savior. He lived an exemplary life for all but especially for his posterity.
Dorr loved life and maintained an optimistic, positive attitude to the very end. He was kind, forgiving, helpful, intelligent, funny, energetic, neat, orderly, scholarly, musical, affectionate, humble, and generous. Family was top priority for Dorr, always doing his part to assist Elizabeth in the home and while they loved, nurtured, and taught their children and grandchildren. Gardening, fly fishing, camping, hunting, scouting, hiking, and music were all interests he shared with his family and friends.
A faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dorr served throughout his lifetime beginning as president of his Trailblazer Class, continuing as president of his Aaronic priesthood quorums, bishopric and Sunday School counselor, stake missionary, Kenilworth Ward Bishop, stake and ward Explorer leader, young men's presidency, Cub Master, high priest instructor, Blazer leader, stake high counselor, stake Sunday School president, priesthood chorister, temple mission, home teacher, and choir member. Civic service was also important to Dorr, and he served on the Huntington City Council, the Castle Valley Special Service District original member, secretary, and board chairman, 4-H Leader, Huntington Glee Club member since 1966, and recipient of the Silver Beaver Scouting Award.
Following his early years in Ferron, Millard County, and a brief time in Idaho, Dorr moved with his family to Hiawatha, Utah. This is where his musical talent emerged with the clarinet, adding the saxophone. Dorr commuted to Price High School to complete his education, and it was with honor that Dorr became a member of the high school championship marching band, traveling to Chicago, Ill. for competition. Following in the footsteps of his father, he completed his degree in education from BYU. Elizabeth was the intelligent beauty who caught his eye in high school, and they began their 73 years of marriage on Dec. 19, 1938, in the Salt Lake Temple. His teaching career began in Kenilworth, Utah. He loved teaching, but he left that profession to become the materials manager for the local coal company to better support his family and the war effort. After 18 years in Kenilworth, Dorr was hired by Thiokol to be a warehouse supervisor and moved his family to Brigham City, Utah, for four years and then on to Pocatello, Idaho, for two years. Obeying the directive of the Holy Spirit, Dorr relocated his family back to Huntington, Utah, to become an independent gas and oil distributor for Amoco Oil. This was the same county of his birth. Dorr loved the people of Huntington and Emery County and diligently employed his talents to help build up and improve the land of his inheritance. Elizabeth was his constant support and cheerleader in all of his pursuits; they were always a team and strived to "go about doing good" wherever possible. Dorr and Elizabeth enjoyed a happy, harmonious marriage despite the challenges that beset them and have taught us to "press forward with steadfastness in Christ, with a perfect brightness of hope and love for God and for all mankind."
Dorr was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Joseph Hanson and Florence Ruby Williams Hanson; a brother, Mark Hanson; a daughter, Jeanne Lucile; a grandson Randy Wayne Bell; a granddaughter, Heather Mary Hanson, and a great- grandson, Trent Randy Bell. He is survived by a brother, Nolan Hanson, a sister, Alice Cowan, and his children, Dorr Jr., (Dana) Hanson, of Spring Glen, Utah; Karla (Blake) Liddell of Price, Utah; Loel (Kathy) Hanson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; LeAnn (Randy) Bell of Orangeville, Utah; Colleen (Lowell) Allred of Ephrata, Wash.; Leslie (Lance) Van Buren of Huntington, Utah; Jonathan (Annette) Hanson of Anacortes, Wash.; Timothy (Cathy) Hanson of Roy, Utah, and 41 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren.
Friends may stop by the Heritage Funeral Home on Thursday to sign the guestbook and pay their respects during the day from 10 a.m.-5 pm.
Funeral service will be on Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, 11 a.m., Huntington Stake Center, 310 N. Main, Huntington, Utah. Family and friends can gather for viewing on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Huntington Stake Center, 9-10:30 am. Interment will follow in the Huntington City Cemetery under the trusted care of Heritage Funeral Home.
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Cheesecakes (Sernik, pronounced SEHRR-neek) are a national dish of Poland and are revered in every Eastern European cuisine. The cheese typically used is dry-curd, cottage cheese, not cream cheese as in the United States. This results in a different finished texture but is still delicious in its own right. I like to add the magic of chocolate to make this cheesecake even yummier. This cheesecake is a bit tart, but still creamy enough to be called a great Polish cheesecake.
Prep Time: 1 hour plus
Chill Time: 8 to 12 hours, plus 1 hour rising after rolling out dough
Bake Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
For the dough:
1 packet dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 tablespoons warm water (about 108º F)
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cups cake flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Choclatique Natura Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk
1/2 cup whole milk (lukewarm), divided
For the filling:
1 large (32-oz.) carton small curd cottage cheese
6 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoon orange liqueur or pure orange extract
1 teaspoon minced orange peel
4 tablespoon Choclatique Natura Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup dried cherries (soak in 1/2 cup boiling water for 10 minutes and then drain well)
2 tablespoons Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Chips
1/3 cup Choclatique Private Reserve Pastilles
For the crust:
- Combine the yeast and the sugar with warm water and set aside to activate the yeast. The yeast mixture should be a frothy, bubbly brown after 10 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flours, cocoa powder and salt and mix. The mixture will be pebbly, like for pie crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg with 1/4 cup of the milk.
- Add to the flour mixture along with the yeast. Slowly add the rest of the milk and mix well.
- Turn out the dough and knead by hand.
- Cover the dough in the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
For the filling:
- Using a food processor combine the cottage cheese, egg yolks, sugar, salt, sour cream, lemon juice, orange peel, cocoa powder and vanilla extract and mix until smooth. Make sure to smooth out the curds in the cottage cheese.
- Stir in the plumped cherries and chocolate chips.
To assemble:
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface and form into a rectangle.
- Place in the bottom and up along the sides of a 9 x 13 pan.
- Slowly melt the chocolate in a glass bowl in a microwave oven for 30 seconds at 50% power in 30 seconds burst, stirring between each burst.
- Brush the chocolate in a thin layer over the top of the crust.
- Spread the cheese filling over the crust and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Bake in a preheated 350° F oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until just set.
ChefSecret: You can also substitute ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese, but then it would have to be called an Italian Cheesecake.


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For a fresh new take on studded embellishments, the allover skull accents on the Steve Madden Skully give this casual ballet flat a cool and edgy look.
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Short skull
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Folks, this month marks an important milestone for me—the 20th anniversary of my newsletter, Health & Healing. As part of that celebration, I've published a list of 20 ways to improve your health.
Number 12 on that list is taking probiotics. These healthy bacteria can stop nearly any digestive complaint—including gas, bloating, constipation and indigestion. They also help to strengthen your immune system.
Probiotics act as the "policemen" of your gut, crowding out the "bad guys" and keeping harmful bacteria like salmonella and Clostridium difficile at bay. They do this by producing organic acids, such as lactic acid, that lower the pH (the acid-base balance) in the gut and inhibit the growth of many types of pathogenic bacteria.
At the Whitaker Wellness Institute, we use the health benefits of probiotics to treat all types of gastrointestinal (GI) problems, from diarrhea to irritable bowel syndrome to leaky gut. They are essential for patients with candida or yeast overgrowth of the vagina, mouth or rectum, and are often helpful when it comes to treating food allergies and chronic fatigue. We recommend taking probiotics for our patients who are prone to infections, particularly of the urinary tract, as well as to those who have compromised immune systems.
Recommendations for Taking Probiotics
If you're suffering from diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome or other GI disorders, yeast overgrowth, recurrent infections especially of the urinary tract or vagina or chronic fatigue, consider adding probiotics to your daily regimen. If you plan to travel outside North America or are exposed to infectious agents, taking probiotics is also recommended. And should you ever need to take antibiotics, these beneficial bacteria are essential for restoring your GI flora.
The most important probiotics for general replacement are L. acidophilus and B. bifidum. Other bacterial strains, like L. fermentum, release two powerful antioxidants right into your digestive tract. You want to take at least 2 billion CFU of probiotics a day.
Look for a probiotics supplement that not only protects the delicate "good" bacteria, but also ensures they reach your entire intestinal tract. One delivery system that works extremely well is BIOtract. Triple-encapsulated probiotics from manufacturers such as Enzymatic Therapy are also effective. You can find these products online and in your local health-food store.
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Statement by Ambassador Henk Cor van der Kwast on Thematic Debate on Other Weapons of Mass Destruction
on the occasion of the sixty-eight session of the General Assembly, First Committee, Thematic Debate on Other Weapons of Mass Destruction New York, 24 October 2013
Statement by H.E. Mr. Henk Cor van der Kwast
Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Conference on Disarmament and Disarmament Ambassador at Large
Mr. Chairman,
In addition to the statement of the European Union, the Netherlands would like to underline the following recent developments.
First of all, we congratulate the OPCW, based in The Hague, with the Nobel Peace Prize. It is a just and timely reward for OPCW's continuous efforts to achieve the goals of the Chemicals Weapons Convention. Especially now the OPCW plays a crucial and important role in the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons. This Nobel Peace Prize can also be seen as a reward for the success of diplomacy in the area of security policy.
The Netherlands warmly welcomes the decision of the Executive Council of the OPCW of September 27 and the UNSC resolution 2118 on the destruction of Syria's chemical weapons, based on the agreement reached between US Secretary of State, Mr. Kerry, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Mr. Lavrov. The Netherlands supports the implementation of these decisions with a financial contribution to the OPCW of 1,5 million EUR. Furthermore, the Netherlands is providing logistical and personnel support to the Joint Mission of UN and OPCW in Syria.
We congratulate our compatriot Sigrid Kaag with the appointment by the UN Secretary-General as Special Coordinator of the joint mission of the OPCW and the United Nations. Mrs Sigrid Kaag has an extensive experience within international organizations as well as in the region.
We wish her every success in the extremely challenging tasks that has been entrusted to her.
The opportunity is historic. The challenge is enormous. They require the full support of all of us. But it is first of all up to the Syrian regime to prove to the UN, OPCW and to the members of the international community its sincere and full cooperation in the destruction of its entire arsenal of chemical weapons and production facilities.
The horrific use of chemical weapons in Syria, or anywhere in the world, should never be repeated. Those responsible for the use of these weapons should be held accountable.
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Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others. He has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for over three decades. A longtime aide to state Senate Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Kevin can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, "InterCHANGE," on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their lovely young daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.
Mayor reacts emotionally after vote is cast to approve construction of new sports facility
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Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson reacts after casting the final vote for a new arena for the Sacramento Kings during Tuesday evening's arena vote at the Sacramento City Council meeting at city hall on May 20, 2014. You can see it in this photo taken by Jose Luis Villegas, the Sacramento Bee.
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When someone chooses to be a foster parent they become a very important member of a team of professionals who are dedicated to the welfare of children.
Each child placed with you will have a social worker. Social Workers, for example, play a key role in the foster child's life and are readily available to assist foster parents in their efforts. In addition to coordinating birth parent visits, court appearances, and therapeutic services, social workers are oftentimes a foster family's link to a variety of resources.
Additionally, there are groups such as the Foster Family Network (FFN). The FFN is a subordinate chapter of the California State Foster Parent Association, Inc. Generally speaking, the main goals of FFN are to inform, educate and support the foster family community.
Lastly, financial assistance is also available for individuals who become foster parents. See Foster Care Benefits
Before a child can be placed in a home potential foster parents must obtain a license to provide care to foster children. The first step in obtaining a license is to attend a brief orientation either online or in-person. There will be no registration fee for the Foster Family Home orientation, but there is a processing fee of $4.85 to use the online orientation system. To register for the online orientation visit the CDSS website. Click here.
At the in-person Mono County quarterly orientation individuals can obtain an application to become licensed along with other information regarding the process to becoming a foster parent. This orientation provides a chance for individuals to meet and interact with others who may be interested in becoming a foster or an adoptive parent.
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Spro John Crews Little John MD Crankbait 1/2oz
The John Crews Little John MD Crankbait is designed to run deeper than the original Little John at approximately 7-9ft. The body is the same as the original Little John, but the dive bill is plastic, longer and at a different, downward angle. The longer lip helps the bait dive quickly, as well as, reduce hang-ups by helping flip the bait up and over branches. The Little John MD also features a tungsten weight transfer system that provides excellent casting and helps the lure swim true through open water without rolling over or tracking to the side. Equipped with sticky sharp Gamakatsu hooks and available in a variety of proven colors, the Little John MD now gives anglers another quality crankbait to add to their arsenal.
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Customer Reviews
Comments: My favorite lure to fish for big fish. In the river I've thrown the craw patterns- Springs Craw & Green Pumpkin & have caught smallies & northern on them. The action was so irresistible a 15lb carp even fell victim to the Spring Craw being bounced off the rocky bottom & no, not snagged. I've had luck on the Root beer chartreuse for largemouth. Anyway, I love the MD to get down a bit further & to use when scraping and bouncing off of rocks; when stopped I love the slow rise on them. keeps them in the strike zone just a bit longer.
From: Joey: Lake Villa, IL 5/2/16
Comments: Amazing is the word to describe this crankbait. Dives great and I use it to cover 3-9 feet water. Citrus Shad is my favorite which got me a 6 lb large mouth. The hooks are sharp and strong, no need for
From: P. Vang: Ororville, CA 2/29/16
Comments: Incredible crank bait. I'll use this lure to cover 3ft to 9 ft of water. I've had success with straight retrieves, but it really shines when you pause it. This bait seems to have a little less buoyancy than other similar cranks, and it translates into a lot of caught fish. The hooks are fine with me too, no need for upgrade.
From: Adam: Nashville, TN 12/26/15
Comments: I bought a couple of these things, and man have I been impressed. Chartreuse nasty and Old Glory have been hugely productive. I even caught a bluegill on the Nasty Shad color. I'm not joking. Highly recommend. People say swap out the trebles, but I think they're fine personally. Gamakatsu's and sharp out of the box. I guess you could go up a size if it really matters to you. Great crankbait with some wicked movement.
From: Bassassin: MO 6/21/15
Comments: Great bait but I bought four & the crappy Gama hooks were practically barbless, in fact two hooks didn't have barbs at all. After changing them out I've been real happy with these, just disappointed that a bait this expensive has such bad hooks.
From: Thomas: TN 4/28/15
Comments: Was throwing fire craw on a muddy Norris lake (Tva chain) and probably caught 10 in 1 hour. I then lost the bait and it was the only one I had. When I put on a bandit I caught 1 fish the rest of the day. casts a mile.
From: Landon: TN 12/22/14
Comments: these little guys have paid some bills for me since I started using them. Cast a mile and flat out catches. I've gone behind guys throwing square bills and took their $$. Just try them. I usually throw em on 10 or 8lb floro year round.
From: Bryan: TX 9/21/14
Comments: Ran true straight from box. Small profile but still dives deep and is 1/2oz. Sticky hooks. Fish tore this up. Will be buying more.
From: Kyle: WV 6/8/14
Comments: Great Crank heavy enough to chunk yet smaller profile. Gville Bass eat this crank like crazy. Mr Crews knows how to design some crank baits now!
From: Jimmy: Guntersville, AL
Comments: This lure has made a believer out of me over and over. As Ed mentioned you can pull fish out of 2-3ft of water, it is exceptional around rip rap hardly ever get caught up. I have caught perch, drum, walleye, pike, small mouth and large mouth on this lure. When its cold this crank puts in work, chart blue is in slightly stained water is the deal!
From: Brett: NY
Comments: September 12, 2013. This crank is the exception for me. I catch a lot of bass on the Bomber 4A and Bandit 200, so why spend an extra $5 on the Little John. If asked, I would say because it is an exceptional crank that casts well with its weight transfer, has excellent, sharp hooks, a tight cold front wobble, and even though it is rated for 7-9ft, it really pulls bass out of rocks in as little as 2-3ft. as it flies over them on 17# mono. The new chart. blue is a first rate color. The only improvement I would make is to shorten the tail hook as it tends to foul the front one a little too often.
From: Ed: Champaign, IL.
Comments: I am NOT a crankin' guy. My forte is jigs and soft plastics on various rigs. For whatever reason, I got a few of these babies the other day and used them out of desperation. I am now a Spro Little John MD crankin' guy. Excellent wobble, excellent sound, excellent hooks, and excellent fish-catching ability.
From: Edwin: Nashville, TN USA
Comments: I never believed that a high end lure could make much of a difference until now. I was out on our lake using my favorite rapala and caught a few decent bass over an hour. I then tried the spro little John md in cell mate color. It was unbelievable! I caught over 20 , 2-5 pounders in about an hour! I thought I'd see if it was just some freak of nature and went back to my go to crank and caught I bass for the next hour. I put the cell mate back on and immediately caught 5 more! Needless to say, I kept it on after that and had the best fishing day since I've been hitting this lake. I'm now a spro convert. If you live in south Florida, don't hesitate to give this a try.
From: Joe: pembroke pines, Florida
Comments: Best crankbait I ever thrown, the only thing I don't like about this bait is that the hooks want to hold hands. other than that great crankbait.
From: Myron: Perryville, AR
Comments: by far one of the best medium cranks I've used. I have 10 different colors, but the best color for me is the Nasty Shad....I've caught "TONS" of lm and sm with these cranks this summer (2012). I have to ammit I haven caught anything bigger than 3.4lbs but tons of 1 to 2 lbers...this crank is more on the smaller profile side...but works great and well worth every penny ;)
From: LOR: Milwaukee, WI
Comments: great crank...caught a bunch of fish very first time out with the spooky shad color early fall...water was mainly clear with a slight stain. Best features..tight x-ing action, runs true, casts far
From: Ryan: So-Cal
Comments: This is an awesome bait. I am 12 years old and I fish alot on lake Hartwell and this bait really catches alot of nice largemouth and spots. My favorite color is "spooky nasty". I throw it on a Johnny Morris signature carbon black baitcatsing reel. Works great! Thank you John crews!
From: Garrison: Bogart, GA
Comments: My go-to crank for sure. Runs true, great weight for long casts, suspends, good colors, durable paint, good hooks. I throw it on 12lb mono and it is only getting to about 6.5 ft- not 9 or 10. I bought two, and never lost one until after I fished it for a year+. Countless largemouth/smallmouth. Worth the sticker price
From: JP: MD
Comments: is one of the best baits i ever used the spring craw is my fav.
From: Scott: Mineral Bluff, GA
Comments: i like the spring craw the best ,one of the best baits i have ever used for numbers of fish in the spring time
From: Scott: Mineral Bluff, GA
Comments: Great crankbait lost about an 8 lb fish on it last fall and caught a ton of 2-3 pounders on it. Great action and very durable, I've got about every color they make but the best colors seem to be Clear Chartreuse, Rootbeer Chartreuse and Nasty Shad. I am looking forward to throwing some of the new craw colors when I get them and I am sure they will be productive also.
From: Jake: Greer, SC
Comments: I really like this bait. Bought one in Spook Nasty the day before a tournament. I caught fish with it, but no keepers. I'm still convinced this bait and color will put lots of fish in the livewell. Spook Nasty really resembles a shad in the water
From: Bake: Lynchburg, VA
Comments: I went to a pond in King George and I was using Cell Mate color and the fish just tore it up literally they ended up breaking one of the mini hooks on the treble I ended up catching 5 bass all over 2.5 LBS.
this is a real dynamite bait I suggest anyone should have one nomatter where they fish
From: Jake: Spotslvania, VA
Comments: Great crankbait, and a surprisingly durable finish even though the scales on the cirtus shad are just stickers.
From: Martin: Wyoming, MI
Comments: I was so glad a medium depth little john is on the market. I love the original and the DD models as well. Great bait, great colors that catch fish!
From: Jay: Charlotte, NC
Comments: best crankbait ever, got a carrot stix crank and a abu winch, runs strait. every color i have gotten i have caught a fish on, going to get more soon.
From: James: Virginia, USA


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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
What is ALS?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also called Lou Gehrig's Disease or Motor Neuron Disease, is a progressive, neuromuscular disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. Motor neurons, among the largest of all nerve cells, reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to muscles throughout the body. When these motor neurons die, the brain can no longer start and control muscle movement. At this time there is no cure for the disease; however, over the past decade, we have made amazing strides in our understanding of the brain, the nervous system and genetics. Discoveries in each of these areas bring hope to people with ALS (PALS) and their families that some day a cure will be found.
Amyotrophic comes from the Greek language. "A" means no or negative. "Myo" refers to muscle, and "trophic" means nourishment--"no muscle nourishment." When a muscle receives no nourishment, it atrophies or wastes away. "Lateral" identifies the areas in a person's spinal cord where portions of the nerve cells that nourish the muscles are located. As this area degenerates, it leads to scarring or hardening ("sclerosis") in the region. As more and more nerves and muscles are affected, the person with ALS loses the ability to move, eventually suffering complete paralysis. The muscles used for breathing, speaking and swallowing also become affected. ALS does not affect the person's mind, senses (feeling, tasting smelling etc.), bladder and bowel function or sexual drive and function.
Who gets ALS?
There are 30,000 people living with ALS in the United States and approximately 6,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with ALS each year. Symptoms usually appear in individuals between the ages of 45-65, though the disease has been reported in both younger and older persons. Survival after the confirming diagnosis is, on average, two to five years. The progression of ALS varies with each individual. Ten percent of those diagnosed with ALS live for ten years or more. Family caregivers, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists/pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers all working together with the person with ALS can help ensure a high quality of life and as much independence as possible.
ALS occurs more frequently in men than in women. For 90-95% of all ALS cases, there is no known cause. These cases, which appear to occur at random, are referred to as sporadic ALS. Between 5-10% of ALS cases are inherited. This genetic form of ALS is known as familial ALS. Sporadic and familial ALS do not differ in symptoms or progression. ALS is not contagious.
Some patients become aware of the onset of the disease when their hands become clumsy, causing difficulty in the performance of tasks like unlocking doors or writing. Others experience weakness in the legs and may trip or stumble. Other people notice they have problems speaking or difficulty swallowing. ALS may be present for some time before any symptoms are noticed. This lack of noticeable symptoms occurs because the remaining functioning nerve cells compensate for the lost or damaged nerve cells. One early symptom is generalized fatigue. As muscle cells deteriorate, patients may experience stiffness, occasional jerking of the arms or legs, or twitching (fasciculations). Often symptoms begin in the hands and feet, then travel inward toward the center of the body. One side is usually more affected than the other. Eventually paralysis may be complete, except for the muscles of the eyes.
There is no specific clinical test that can identify ALS. Diagnosis is made by a neurologist through a physical examination, a thorough patient medical history, and neurological testing. Diagnostic testing often includes the electromyogram (EMG) to test muscle activity, CT Scan or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and extensive blood work. Sometimes muscle and/or nerve biopsies are performed. The diagnostic process involves ruling out other potential causes of the symptoms the person is exhibiting. Because there is no conclusive test, people may find themselves with a diagnosis of probable or possible ALS until further identifying symptoms appear.
A diagnosis of ALS can be devastating to both the individual and the family. Anger, denial, fear, and a sense of loss are common reactions. For those who have been through a lengthy diagnosis process and the anguish of not having a diagnosis, finally knowing that they have ALS may actually bring a feeling of relief.
Treatment and Management of ALS
The Physician's Role
The American Academy of Neurology has established guidelines for physicians treating individuals with ALS. These are based upon the following four principles:
Patient self-determination and autonomy are priorities; however, the way in which care and information are delivered to the person with ALS and/or his or her family should take into account the social, psychological and cultural background of the family. For example, in some instances the patient may prefer not to know the diagnosis and/or prognosis and the family may appoint someone else as medical decision-maker.
Physicians should provide the family with information well in advance of the time that decisions will have to be made regarding treatment options. Everyone involved should understand that decisions may change over time.
Caring for a person with ALS requires a coordinated effort among many people including family caregivers, therapists, nurses, and physicians. The physician should be responsible for ensuring the coordination of care from the time of diagnosis to the last stages of the disease.
A Living Will (Advance Directives, Power of Attorney for Healthcare) defining the treatment preferences of the person with ALS can be an excellent tool for communication among the person with ALS, the family, and the medical care team. However, this document should be reviewed every six months to reflect possible changes in preferences. This can often be a difficult topic and the physician should help by offering the family a chance to talk about it and to review it. In preparation, the physician should provide the family with information about the terminal phases of the disease.
Helping people with ALS and their families requires empathy and sensitivity on the part of everyone involved.
Drug Treatment
In 1995, the FDA approved riluzole (Rilutek) the first and only drug for the treatment of ALS. Clinical trails of riluzole showed that the drug had a modest effect (2-3 months) on slowing the progression of ALS. Researchers continue to conduct clinical trails of potential new treatments for ALS. People with ALS (PALS) may want to discuss with their physician the option of participating in a clinical trial.
Approximately 50% of those affected by ALS may exhibit uncontrollable laughter or crying. This is referred to as psuedobulbar affect. Depression can also be a symptom. Some PALS experience Sialorrhea, drooling. All of these symptoms (depression, uncontrollable laughing/crying, and drooling) can be treated with medications and should be brought to the attention of the physician.
Living with ALS
While it is true that there is no cure for ALS, much can be done to help the person live with the disease. Treatment aimed at relieving symptoms can be very effective. Generally, people with ALS should continue their usual daily activities, stopping before they become fatigued. They should be encouraged to set their own limits of exertion, and to plan how they will use their energy and strength. The physician will probably suggest exercises, including breathing exercises, to strengthen unaffected or less-affected muscles. These exercises are not vigorous or tiring, but are intended to help maintain mobility and prevent joint stiffness and muscle contracture.
There are a wide variety of assistive devices for enhancing the quality of life for the person with ALS:
By working with physical and occupational therapists, PALS and their caregivers can identify appropriate devices to help maximize independence and reduce caregiver strain as changes in mobility occur. Braces, canes and walkers can help PALS maintain indepen-dent mobility for as long as possible. As the disease progresses, wheelchairs, lifts and other special equipment can enable PALS and their caregivers to work as a team to keep the person with ALS connected to the world around them and to ensure appropriate care.
A speech therapist can help PALS maintain their speaking ability for as long as possible; however, the loss of speech does not mean the loss of the ability to communicate. Assistive communication devices, from simple boards to sophisticated electronic devices and computer applications, permit communication even into the latest stages of ALS. Rapid advances in technology have resulted in products that dramatically increase the independence of people with very limited mobility, allowing them to "speak," operate lights and other controls, and remain contributing members of their families and communities. As of January 2001, Medicare policy was changed to include coverage of many of these communication devices.
As muscles weaken, breathing becomes more difficult and less effective in the person with ALS. Individuals may find that they have problems sleeping, wake up feeling tired or wake up with a headache. Several options exist for individuals whose breathing becomes inadequate.
Several non-invasive options for helping breathing exist. One of the most frequently used is called a BiPAP (biphasic positive airway pressure). The person with ALS wears a mask over his or her nose at night connected to the BiPAP, which helps increase the flow of air into and out of the lungs.
When the person requires more help breathing than can be offered with any of the noninvasive methods, a permanent ventilator can be used. The ventilator then does the person's breathing for him or her. This option can prolong the life of a person with ALS but it increases the need for care and the cost of care. The willingness and availability of caregivers can impact this decision.
Deciding whether or not to use the various types of assistive breathing devices will be one of the hardest decisions PALS and their families need to make. Preferences regarding breathing support should be discussed with the physician and included in the Advanced Directives.
It is important for people with ALS to receive proper nutrition and to maintain a normal weight. As problems with swallowing develop, food can be processed to make it easier to swallow. A nutritionist or registered dietitian and speech therapist or speech pathologist can help develop strategies to ensure that the person is receiving enough nutrients, calories and fluids. If the person is not getting enough food, or if choking and food inhalation become a problem, he or she may want to consider a feeding tube. The tube, referred to as a PEG, is surgically inserted into the person's stomach. Food goes through the tube and enters the stomach directly. This can be another very difficult decision for PALS and their families. Preferences regarding the placement of a PEG should be discussed before the need arises and included in the Advanced Directives. As with all treatment decisions, they should be reviewed periodically.
Gathering the appropriate resources to meet the challenges of ALS can be financially difficult for many families. Both the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association (ALSA) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) have programs through which people with ALS can borrow assistive devices and equipment that they might otherwise not be able to afford.
Reaching Out
It is important that the person with ALS and his or her primary caregiver get the information and support they need. Financial, emotional and caregiving challenges can take their toll on PALS and their caregivers. Preparing for upcoming changes, establishing good communication with the physician and other medical team members, and pulling together a supportive community of family, friends, and social service professionals will help ensure the highest possible quality of life. While the care needs of PALS can be intense, caregivers must also be aware of their own needs for respite, rest and emotional support. A diagnosis of ALS does not mean an end to enjoyment. PALS and their caregivers will find that they continue to laugh, to find joy in their lives and to gain strength from the love of their families and friends.
Miller, R. G. et al (1999). Practice Parameter: The Care of the Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (an Evidence-Based Review). Neurology, vol. 52, pp. 1311 - 1323.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (2000). Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Fact Sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, Silver Spring, MD.
Books and Pamphlets
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Guide for Patients and Families, 2nd Edition (2000) by Hiroshi Mitsumoto and Theodore L. Munsat, $34.95. Published by Demos Medical Publishing Inc., 386 Park Ave S # 201, New York, NY 10016, Phone: 212-683-0072.
Journeys with ALS: Personal Tales of Courage and Coping with Lou Gehrig's Disease (1998) compiled by David Feigenbaum, $24.95 (including shipping). DLRC Press, P.O. Box 61661, Virginia Beach, VA 23466, (800) 776-0560, [email protected]
Living with ALS. A series of six manuals for people with ALS, their families and caregivers. Published by the ALS Association. Available free to people with ALS, their families and professionals by calling 800-782-4747.
Family Caregiver Alliance
785 Market Street, Suite 750
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 434-3388
(800) 445-8106
[email protected]
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) seeks to improve the quality of life for caregivers through education, services, research and advocacy.
FCA's National Center on Caregiving offers information on current social, public policy and caregiving issues and provides assistance in the development of public and private programs for caregivers.
For residents of the greater San Francisco Bay Area, FCA provides direct family support services for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease, stroke, ALS, head injury, Parkinson's and other debilitating brain disorders that strike adults.
ALS Association (ALSA)
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150
Calabasas Hills, California 91301-5104
(818) 880-9007
(800) 782-4747
www.alsa.org or
www.alsabayarea.org (San Francisco Bay Area Chapter)
[email protected]
Forbes Norris ALS Research Center
California Pacific Medical Center
2324 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, California 94115
(415) 923-3604
The ALS Center at UCSF
350 Parnassus Avenue, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 476-1986
Les Turner ALS Foundation
8142 North Lawndale Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60076-3322
(847) 679-3311
[email protected]
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
3300 East Sunrise Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85718-3208
(520) 529-2000
(800) 572-1717
www.mdausa.org (Their web site includes information on ALS in Spanish.)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Building 31, Room 8A-06
31 Center Dr., MSC 2540
Bethesda, MD 20892-2540
(800) 352-9424
www.ninds.nih.gov (e-mail is available through the site)
International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations on the Internet
Prepared by Family Caregiver Alliance in cooperation with California's Caregiver Resource Centers. Reviewed by Richard K. Olney, M.D., The ALS Center at UCSF. © 2001 Family Caregiver Alliance. All rights reserved.


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Shane Jennings will captain Leinster in their PRO12 clash against the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.
Shane Jennings will captain Leinster in their PRO12 clash against the Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday.
Jennings is joined in the back-row by fellow flanker Dominic Ryan and number eight Leo Auva'a.Damian Browne locks down alongside Devin Toner.
Isaac Boss, who skippered the side in last weekend's 10-all draw away to Sale Sharks, partners Ian Madigan at half back.
Twenty-three-year-old fly-half Madigan, who was the province's young player of the year last season, will make his 50th appearance after featuring 26 times last season.
Noel Reid continues his centre partnership with Brendan Macken, with Andrew Conway named in a pacey back three alongside Fionn Carr and full-back Isa Nacewa.
Tom Denton could be set to make his competitive debut for the team if he appears from the bench which includes six products from the Leinster Academy.
Meanwhile, the Scarlets are showing their intent with a strong team and plenty of experience and power to call on from the replacements bench.
There will be plenty to excite the home supporters in the backs with Wales internationals Liam Williams, George North and Scott Williams on hand – backed by experienced league campaigners Andy Fenby, Gareth Maule and Aled Thomas – all of whom put in strong performances in their pre-season clash against London Welsh last weekend.
Aaron Shingler returns to the back-row alongside Josh Turnbull and new skipper Rob McCusker at number eight, with new South African signing George Earle and former Osprey Richard Kelly in the second row after the Scarlets produced a strong line-out performance last weekend.
With internationals Matthew Rees, Rhys Priestland and Jon Davies on the bench, the Scarlets have plenty of experience and flair to draw on for this encounter.
Form: Scarlets have begun in round one of the RaboDirect PRO12 with victory in three of the last four years. The Welshmen concluded the last campaign with just one defeat in their last seven matches: 23-26 at Edinburgh on 30 March. Leinster were the only side to beat Scarlets at home in the RaboDirect PRO12 last season. Since the tournament became a season long one in 2003/04 amazingly Leinster have won in round one just once: 23-8 at home to Edinburgh in 2007! The only side to defeat the Leinstermen in the PRO12 after the 2011 Rugby World Cup was Ospreys, who did it twice. Scarlets have not beaten Leinster in their last seven encounters in all competitions, since their 18-16 victory at Parc y Scarlets in the opening round of this competition in season 2009/10.
The teams:
Scarlets:15 Liam Williams, 14 George North, 13 Gareth Maule, 12 Scott Williams, 11 Andy Fenby, 10 Aled Thomas, 9 Tavis Knoyle, 8 Rob McCusker (c), 7 Josh Turnbull, 6 Aaron Shingler, 5 Richard Kelly, 4 George Earle, 3 Deacon Manu, 2 Ken Owens, 1 Rhodri Jones.
Replacements: 16 Matthew Rees, 17 Phil John, 18 Samson Lee, 19 Sione Timani, 20 Kieran Murphy, 21 Gareth Davies, 22 Rhys Priestland, 23 Jonathan Davies.
Leinster: 15 Isa Nacewa, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Brendan Macken, 12 Noel Reid, 11 Fionn Carr, 10 Ian Madigan, 9 Isaac Boss, 8 Leo Auva'a, 7 Shane Jennings (c), 6 Dominic Ryan, 5 Devin Toner, 4 Damian Browne, 3 Jamie Hagan, 2 Richardt Strauss, 1 Heinke van der Merwe.
Replacements: 16 Aaron Dundon, 17 Jack McGrath, 18 Martin Moore, 19 Tom Denton, 20 Jordi Murphy, 21 John Cooney, 22 Collie O'Shea, 23 Darren Hudson.
Date: Saturday, September 1
Kick-off: 18:30 BST
Venue: Parc y Scarlets
Referee: Neil Paterson (Scotland)
Assistant referees: Tim Hayes (Wales), Martyn Lewis (Wales)
Television match official: Nigel Whitehouse (Wales)


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UFA 2012 - First Day Thoughts
Robert Cleave
July 01 2012 08:54PM
Ponikarovsky - OT winner vs. Philadelphia
The first day of free agency seems to have settled into a holding pattern until the big boys make up their minds, so it's time for a few thoughts on Winnipeg's activities thus far. After the jump, the Jets lose two popular gents while adding one player that might well turn out to be a pretty good bargain.
One of the interesting things about having a team back in town this past year has been observing the manner in which the media has picked its favourites. The process, from my occasional observation of the pack at work, has been based largely on the willingness of certain players to present an affable face in public. Given that a player's conduct with the press can affect the pleasantness of their working circumstances, I suppose that's not wholly unexpected, and hardly a phenomenon limited to this city, but it does tend to really distort how players are presented to the broader public.
As a result, a 4th line plumber that spent an entire season getting torched by competition beyond his skills ended up being someone that fans actually thought was a significant loss. Tanner Glass is a well-spoken fellow with an expensive education and all that, but he's not anywhere within hailing distance of being a top-nine NHL forward on a decent team. His relocation to Pittsburgh will see him resume his proper role as a guy that plays about 7 minutes a night against other plumbers, and to be blunt, as a player, he's utterly replaceable. The Penguins will be very good next year, and winning while not playing very much might well be more enjoyable than playing 10-13 minutes a night on a crap team, so that was probably the calculus at work for him.
The other Jet to sign elsewhere today was Chris Mason, and for largely the same reasons as Tanner Glass, he was well-regarded, in that the good feelings directed his way really weren't connected to what he did on the ice. Players do need to produce, though, and if you're of the opinion that Ondrej Pavelec could have used another 10 nights off last season, then a better backup than Mason might have been nice to have.
It was fairly evident that the coaching staff didn't trust Mason very much last year, and that absence of trust appeared to be well earned, because a goalie sporting the sort of numbers Mason posted wouldn't inspire much trust from any sensible person. I did find it interesting that he advised the Jets that he thought Nashville was a better spot because they were a better team. When Suter walks tomorrow, that might look like an iffier proposition, but as always, it's his choice and good luck to him.
On the addition side, Alexei Ponikarovsky is leaving the violent swamps of Jersey for Winnipeg. Same difference, only colder, I guess. Jokes aside, Poni's a proper third line LW with good size, a commodity that the Jets were a bit light on last year. His underlying numbers last year were really solid, and after a lost 10/11 in L.A., his offence came back a bit as well. I don't think anyone would expect his scoring to get back to what he posted in Toronto, but 30-35 points against decent competition would be good value for 1.8 million.
All in all, it was a fairly placid day for the Jets, with many players around the league waiting for the Parise/Suter duopoly to settle their plans before choosing where to spend next year and beyond. In terms of ongoing needs for the team, Winnipeg didn't have enough real NHLers last year, and they still clearly have a hole or two to fill up front, since the club hasn't precisely replaced Wellwood's production with Poni's signing. I have no idea where they stand with Wellwood as of this evening, but keeping him around and getting more normal production from Miettinen might get the team a bit closer to having nine top-nine forwards next year. Novel idea, I know, but one can always hope.
The Jets should still have some dough to spend even if they choose to throw the wallet at Evander Kane, so maybe one more competent defenceman might be on the wishlist as well, and that wouldn't be the worst idea in the world either. The Poni signing wasn't one that was part of the rumour mill before it happened, so as always with an organization as tight-lipped as Winnipeg's, I imagine that we'll likely spend the next few days grasping at some fairly slender reeds until announcements are made.


text: Admin on April 24, 2012 0 Comments The first house profiled from the Smarter Spaces Tour was the home at 4813 West Park. Be sure to check out that post for more pictures and inspiration on how you can make great use of the room available in a small space. Next up though, we have 1715 Giles, Unit C. 1715 Giles, Unit C This place was actually 1 of 4 townhome units in a small development. It had a long, narrow hallway with a small half bath on the left and door to the garage on the right when you first walked in before it opened up to the living area and kitchen. The architect, who was actually using the home as an office at that time, told us they had decorated the home on a budget, but it wasn't obvious at all. We loved the items they had chosen, especially the lighting fixtures and burlap ottoman/seat that you can see in the picture above on the right. All of the pieces felt eclectic but like they went together at the same time, not an easy task to pull off. The ceilings are surprisingly tall for a small space and feature skylights that really open up the space up with natural light. My favorite feature of this home though was the backyard. It has a patio that faces a small creek and wooded area that is very serene and beautiful. Both bedrooms were upstairs and each had its own bathroom, but the bedroom on the back of the house also featured a small balcony that overlooked the patio and same creek. We were able to get a few of our products in this house to show off, including the EdgeStar stainless steel kegerator, Kamado grill and MicroFridge red mini fridge (one of my favorite products). See more photos of the home below. no images were found


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Hey, I just ran across a really awesome place for Bleach fans, so I figured I would let you guys know. Its the shit. Pretty much, its a roleplaying system designed for bleach by fans with a bunch of people playing it any given time, with a whole lot of options and things. Instead of being like a normal d&d setup where you have to get together with certain people at a certain time and a dm just runs you through dungeons and things, you actually mostly get together with just normal players on a server at whatever time of day you like, and there appear to be people on at all times. You can be a shinigami, arrancar, quincy, or human with powers(like chad and orihime). The system is super customimizable, and they are even adding fully customizable shikai/bankai stuff. Anything you want. Also even though its mostly with other players, there are dm's to make sure that people dont cheat, and to run the occasional event with everyone online at the time (like massive hollow attacks, rogue shinigami, and that kinda stuff). I spent about a week there, and its been a blast. It has everything from just normal roleplaying to rules for actual fighting.
All you gotta do is go download this openrpg program (http://www.rpgobjects.com/index.php?c=orpg , the Traipse version works best for me) and then join the server that says Bleach PW. Then just get on, tell the people there that you are new and want to start playing, and they should hook you up. Most of them are really stand up guys and girls, so you should have no problem getting started and fitting in. :3
Also, some people with windows 7 told me they couldn't see servers in the server window of the openrpg program. I had them try what this link suggested and it worked well: http://www.rpgobjects.com/forum/view...&t=307&start=0
Edit: Whoops, apparently the Traipse version link is down. Here is the source download
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Reservations for the ACT Residual test can be made by calling the Assessment Office at 405-574-1281. The cost for the test is $35 payable at the USAO Business Office prior to the beginning of the test. This may be done in person by cash, check, money order, debit or credit card in Troutt Hall 220, or over the phone by calling 405-574-1213. You may also mail your payment along with an application/reservation form to: USAO Business Office, 1727 W. Alabama, Chickashas, OK 73018.
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Trash Not Spawning…
January 10, 2008 15:56:14 Posted at January 10, 2008 15:56:14
Breathe easy. Xenu is not torturing us with any more Pam progeny. In an interview tonight with E! Canada's bimbo denies the recent reports: No more kids. No more kids.
Of her pending divorce from Rick Salomon, she goes on to say:
"I wish him the best. It"s a can of worms. Big, fat juicy worms, but worms."
How long before she and Tommy start f&cking again?
Attached – Pam's second marriage to Kid Rock. A classic. Would you believe I called her White Trash on tv here in Vancouver and people protested??? Because this ISN'T White Trash???
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Bosporus (bŏsˈpərəs) [key] or Bosphorus –pərəs [Gr., = ox ford, in reference to the story of Io], Turk. Boğaziçi, strait, c.20 mi (30 km) long and c.2,100 ft (640 m) wide at its narrowest, separating European from Asian Turkey and joining the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. İstanbul is on the Bosporus. At its narrowest point stand two famous castles: Anadolu Hisar (1390) on the Asian side and Rumeli Hisar (1452) on the European side. With the Dardanelles, the Bosporus connects the Black Sea with the Mediterranean; it is thought to have been a dry riverbed as recently as 7,600 years ago. The Bosporus Bridge, one of the world's longest suspension bridges (3,524 ft/1,074 m long; opened 1973) spans the strait at İstanbul. A second bridge was completed in 1988, and a railroad tunnel under the strait opened in 2013. In 2011 the Turkish government proposed building a canal parallel to the Bosporus to reduce the shipping congestion in the strait.
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