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Mad Rock Drifter Shoe Review
Mad Rock Drifter | $69 |America's least expensive shoe, the Drifter, is a no-nonsense, flat-soled slipper. Two Velcro closures snug up the mid-foot area and a lined toe-box keeps the shoe from stretching at the toes. Out of the box these shoes felt medium stiff, but the compressed polyester insole quickly softened up. The Drifter excelled at smears and I wore them on granite slabs to 5.13a. On its website, Mad Rock claims that the shoe has been worn to climb problems up to V15.
madrock.com ★★★
I expected the Drifter to be less durable than its more expensive cousins, but it seems pretty tough for a slipper. It does stretch, however. I suggest sizing down a half size from your street-shoe.
This would be a great, comfortable first climbing shoe for someone just dipping a toe in the water, unsure whether to commit to a $150 shoe. The Drifter would make a nice dedicated gym shoe, or, by the same token, an adequate second shoe, sized comfy for multi-pitch climbs. The Velcro makes it easy to take them off at belays.
These are not high-performance shoes that will improve your climbing just by slipping them on, but someone with strong feet could do just about anything in them.
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Clipper Cutting Curly Hair
by Ivan Zoot/The Clipper Guy on Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Cutting curly hair can be daunting for many hair cutters. Clipper cutting is a great option for curly hair, and your clipper is a great tool for facing these fears. Controlling lengths and creating workable shapes are the goals. Here are my top tips for clipper cutting curly hair.
1. Clipper cut curls dry
Curls expand and distort when hydrated. You will have a better idea of what you are taking, and leaving on the client, if you cut with clippers on dry curly hair. The client will wear their hair dry, so it is better to cut it dry so as to really "see" what you are creating.
2. Leave it longer
When choosing a guide comb, reach for one that is one size larger than your first instinct tells you to pick up. You may be surprised how short curls will clip down. Better to err on the side of too long than too short. After all, we can not put back what we take away.
3. Clip with the growth direction first
Curls will lay down in front of the clipper blade action when cut with the growth direction. This will leave a bit more length, which is what you want. Reverse and cut against the growth direction once you know how these particular curls will respond.
4. Minimize tension
Applying tension to hair stretches out the shape you are working with. Use wide-toothed combs and wide-toothed clipper blades to keep the hair happily in its natural position, state and shape. You will have better control of the shape you are creating if you are not distorting the hair by applying tension. Your hand and your fingers are your best wide-toothed comb.
5. Take large sections
Type 2 (wavy) and type 3 (curly) textures can be condensed into fewer, larger sections for control. This is called condensed cutting. When hair is shifted to a common point to be cut, length increases are created across the shape. Learn to use this concept to create movement within a curly shape. Short hair pushes longer hair. This is a basic principle of all hair cutting. Use this to move hair where you want it to go.
6. Clip and snip
Type 4 (kinky) hair can be individually snipped and clipped one coil at a time for real, wearable shapes. Remember, this hair type gets "short" fast. Take less.
7. Think silhouette
Creating great curly haircuts is about sculpting the overall outer perimeter shape. Step back and assess the balance and proportions of the overall shape.
8. Work from outside to inside
Define the outer boundary of the hair cut shape first. Address hanging length and perimeter lines. Go in and reduce weight, build volume and create shape inside the boundaries once you have set them.
Try clipper cutting a curly client and share your experiences here. I hope to hear from you and, if you need any advice on the technique, I am here to help.

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Preserving the past and making it accessible to the public for the present and the future is the goal of the Emery County Archives. They will host an open house on April 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The public is welcome to come and see what the Archives has and what they can do for you. Emery County Archives is the answer to the question: "What shall we do with this?" When an older parent or grandparent dies, sometimes the children divide up their papers and photos, and other memorabilia, or throw them out, when they could provide some valuable information to future grandchildren or even the communities. Usually as the family grows and separates, no one knows who has that "picture Mom used to have." When a collection or item is donated to the Archives, it is preserved, and it is always available for copies, research, or loans--such as when someone in the family needs to show an item for a school project, etc. Dottie Grimes is the Archives Administrator. The Archives is open to the public Tuesday-Thursday from Noon until 5 p.m. The phone number is 381-2671. If you need research information or would like to make a donation of historic items to the Archives, at any other time, you may contact Dixie Swasey in the Recorder's Office or you may call 435-749-2565 (Dottie's cell phone).
We assist the public in finding historic information on almost all aspects of this county including personal histories, oral histories, mine disasters, ranching, schools, mills, Manti Forest, outlaws, changes in the landscape, effects of World War II in our area, etc. We have file drawers full of historic information, as well as The Emery County Progress from 1900 to 1996. (Castle Dale Library has the most recent 10 years.) The Emery County Archives website is under construction at this time and will soon have links to many of the photos that have been donated and lists of the histories and collections that are available now at the archives
Donations to the Archives are accepted make a donation to the Archives of anything from documents to clothing. The Archives will make copies of historic documents or photos for you to keep in the family, or we will make a copy for the Archives and give you back the original, if you do not want the Archives to preserve it. They use archival procedures and products to preserve every item. Each item is assigned an accession number with a description of the item(s) donated. The donor is given credit on every item donated. The donor signs a deed of gift, noting any stipulations they may choose. It is then available for anyone to look at and examine or use for research (unless otherwise stipulated by the donor--(such as "public access not allowed until Aunt ... dies.")
"We have a few private collections from individuals that include photos, letters, school books, recipe books, greeting cards, memorabilia of all kinds, and even some vintage clothing. We have storage for photos, magazines, pamphlets, calendars, audio tapes, video tapes, microfilm, personal histories, textiles, and we have a library room to house old books and sets of books. Our Wish List which can become really useful to the present and future generations are donations from residents in our county. Just about anything you might want to donate would be accepted and appreciated. Family collections with documents, memorabilia, etc. Yearbooks from every school in Emery County personal/family histories, diaries/journals/scrapbooks stories or legends in your family of anything related to Castle Valley, including the outlaws, historic magazines, brochures, newspapers, calendars, historic photos of anything pertaining to the Castle Valley area and photos of people from this area," said archivist Grimes, "We appreciate all donations and we welcome everyone to come out to our open house to see what the Archives has to offer."


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These stylish, yet practical these Tessa sandals by Stride Rite are perfect for summer!
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Encore! / The US Army Brass Quintet
1 CD / Altissimo / 2011-10-25Works: Chuck Seipp: My Spirit Be Joyful, for brass quintet (after Bach); Claude Bolling: Fugace, for flute & jazz piano trio (from Suite for Flute & Jazz Piano); George Frederick Handel: Royal Fireworks Mus...
Performers: English, Woodrow; Fidyk, Steve; Lovinsky, Joseph; Richard, Douglas; Voth, Jon; Watters, Harry
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Encore!...simply music to the ears of any musician. The US Army Brass Quintet has a wonderful collection of enjoyable repertoire. These are the favorites and...continue...
Recording information: Bias Studios Inc., Springfield, VA (11/19/2007-11/21/2007)....continue...
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Seal cooled fudge in heavy-duty foil, a freezer bag or an airtight container and freeze it for up to two months. Bring fudge to room temperature before unwrapping it.
Serve this fudge with an assortment of holiday treats on a doily-lined dessert plate or a tiered stand. For gifts, place the fudge in small gift or candy boxes lined with colorful foil. For an old-fashioned touch, individually wrap the fudge in small squares or parchment paper, waxed paper or aluminum foil.


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I picked up an Indian Cookbook over the weekend and opened to a random page for my next experiment. Wouldn't you know it, I landed on Chicken in Tomato and Fenugreek Sauce.
Of course, I seeing that I like to do things my own way I altered the recipe but you get the idea.
1 lb of cubed chicken (I strongly suggest dark meat. I only used white as that is what I had in the freezer)
3 tbsp of lime juice (left over from the last dish)
4 tbsp of olive oil
1 white onion, diced
2 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp garlic paste
2 1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp chili powder
1 tbsp coriander
15 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 tbsp fenugreek powder
1/2 garam masala
Handful of chopped cilantro
4 diced green chiles
1/2 cup warm water
Ready to go?
1 – Toss your diced chicken into a bowl, add 2 tsp of salt and your lime juice. Cover, shake and let sit for 30 mins.
2 – In a large skillet over medium heat, add your oil and onion. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir.
3 – Add the ginger, garlic paste and continue to stir for roughly a minute.
4 – Toss in your turmeric, chili powder, coriander and stir. Heat for roughly one minute, then reduce your heat to medium-low.
5 – Add your tomatoes and cook for roughly 5 minutes. Check the taste, if needed add the additional 1/2 tsp of salt.
6 – Place in your chicken (juice and all), raise the heat to high, and cook for 5 minutes.
7 – Add your half cup of water, reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken up.
8 – Add your fenugreek, cilantro leaves (save a few for the final plating), garam masala and chilis and cook for a few minutes, until the chilis become a bit tender.
9 – Plate over rice, add some cilantro and serve!
This is full of flavor and taste. It doesn't have too much kick, as some may expect, and the cilantro pulls everything together. I hope you enjoy.
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The Toyota T-TEN Program at Shoreline Community College has received the T-TEN School Recognition Award from Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc., the fourth time in five years. The award is given to the highest performing T-TEN schools located at colleges across the country.
Matt Spitzer, Toyota T-TEN instructor at Shoreline, says there are 53 schools across the country that offer the Toyota program. Each year, about five programs across the country receive the T-TEN School Recognition Award.
Shoreline's program was selected for its excellent implementation of the national training model, including placement of students at Toyota dealerships, meeting graduate objectives, maintenance of instructor and program certifications and compliance with Toyota training requirements.
The award was presented by Rick Lester, Technician Development Manager – Toyota, at the Board of Trustees meeting last night in the Board Room.
The Toyota T-TEN program was started nationally in 1986; Shoreline started its program in 1987. Shoreline Community College works with 15 Toyota and Lexus dealerships across Puget Sound. A total of 145 people have received Toyota certification through Shoreline's program in 21 years.
Ebbtide staffers picked up several awards at a Washington Community College Journalism ceremony this weekend.
They took first-place for Best Website, first- and second-place for Best Photo Essay, first-place for Best News Photo and second-place for Best Commentary. They also received an honorable mention for General Excellence.
The award for Best Website went to Jessica Jung, who designed and oversees the Ebbtide's site. Judges described the site as "unique in design and easy to access." (See it for yourself at www.shoreline.edu/ebbitde)
Sharing the spotlight with Jung were Photo Editor Sean Sherman, Editor in Chief Dan DeMay, and the entire Ebbtide staff.
Sean Sherman collected several photo awards, winning for shots of a student rally in Olympia, an All-African Club event in the PUB, a march downtown for immigration rights, and outdoor activities for spring. He also won a second-place Sweeps trophy for winning so many awards.
Judges complimented Sherman on his "great composition," as well as his ability to capture excitement, tell a story and "portray emotion in a very subtle way." According to the judge for Best Photo Essay, Sherman's work "rose to the top (of the contestant pile) very quickly."
Dan DeMay took a second-place award in the Columns and Commentary category for his opinion "Chipping away at our education." As the paper's editor in chief, he also picked up the General Excellence award, which was judged by a trio of journalism educators and professionals.
Said one judge: "The Ebbtide has energy and substance, covering a great mix of topics either directly or indirectly impacting campus life." Said another: "The paper emphasizes local coverage of its community and does a fine job of it…Each issue offers an unusual variety of features, providing frequent elements of surprise. It's a fun paper to read."
The awards ceremony was held this year at Edmonds Community College, and featured a keynote speech by Mark Briggs, author of Journalism 2.0 and director of digital media at KING-5.
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Jarrett Nelson edits When the Lights Go Out a documentary about the projectionist at the Seattle Center laser show, John "Ivan" Borcherding.
Shoreline Community College will be well-represented when the Seattle International Film Festival opens on May 19.
Not just in the audience, on the screen.
"The program here at Shoreline - the faculty, the students, the support – is really building and that's reflected by the work being done here," said Tony Doupe, Performance Arts & Digital Filmmaking department chair.
Shoreline has a direct connection to four films being shown at the 37th edition of SIFF, the largest festival of its kind in the United States. Running from May 19-June 12, the event will feature 257 feature films and 184 shorts, including 96 premieres.
Doupe and Shoreline student Garr Godfrey appear in "The Off Hours," which shines a light on the drama that comes while working the night shift at a diner. The project that premiered earlier this year at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival also features Seattle's Lynn Shelton of "Hump Day" fame. "The Off Hours" is scheduled to play at 7 p.m., June 6, and 4 p.m., June 7, at the Neptune Theater in Seattle's University District.
Perhaps one of the more interesting efforts due its source is "When the Lights Go Out." The six-minute video was created by students as a collaborative final project for Shoreline faculty member Ruth Gregory's Film/Video 287 class on documentaries.
"We offer the class during winter quarter because it is designed to coincide with the International Documentary Challenge as the final project of the class," Gregory said. Although the video didn't make the finals for the challenge, SIFF judges liked the work and subject – a story about the projectionist at the Seattle Center laser dome, a man named John "Ivan" Borcherding – enough to give it a coveted spot in the festival.
While Gregory served as producer, every other role was filled by students, including director Karen Ducey. A former Seattle PI photojournalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times and National Geographic, Ducey said she loved the filmmaking process. "One thing I learned was that when you see all those names on a film, it really takes all those people working together," Ducey said.
"When the Lights Go Out" is scheduled to show with the Seattle Stories package of shorts at 11 a.m., Monday, May 30, at the SIFF Cinema in the Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, part of McCaw Hall at Seattle Center.
"Photo Booth," another piece of the Seattle Stories package, was edited by Shoreline faculty member Kris Boustedt. The 18-minute murder mystery is also the work many Shoreline students. The film is scheduled to play at 11 a.m., Monday, May 30, at the SIFF Cinema
Boustedt also edited "Tilting at Windmills," an entry in The Fly Filmmaking Challenge, one of SIFF's most popular events. This year, the filmmakers raced the clock with a week to write a script, three days to shoot with only 2,000 feet of Kodak film and then five days to edit a total of 10 minutes of screen time. And, there was a documentary crew there to catch all of the behind-the-scenes action. The Fly Filmmaking Challenge is scheduled to play at 4:30 p.m., May 30, at the Egyptian Theatre, in downtown Seattle, and 5 p.m., June 7, at the SIFF Cinema.
"Having a film festival like SIFF in our backyard is a tremendous asset," Doupe said. "Having the work of our students and faculty in the festival is even better."
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Originally posted by PaRoXiTiC
Anyone agree with this? Have you walked through the city? It is such an epic city, in my opinion one of the best cities every created in a game, but it just sits there and basically goes to waste. I wish it would have been the go to city like Lions Arch. What do you think?
To me, Lion's Arch has always seemed separate from the rest of the world. A sort of neutral middle ground with little to no relativity in regards to the ongoing conflicts of the world.
All it's ever been to me was a place to hop through portals to other areas, and one time I went to see Tixx the Toymaker or whatever.
Honestly, I could have done without it entirely and just had portals connecting all race cities in each race city. But if you're talking about switching Divinity's Reach with Lion's Arch.... well, yes, Divinity's Reach is a better city, in my opinion, but the Human city would absolutely SUCK as Lion's Arch, so... meh. I'd say no.
I'll go for that. Divinity's reach is GORGEOUS. It is sad that they sorta made it too large plus it is boring nothing to do in it and no reason for people to be in it. The idea of it is very pretty though. LA is sorta fugly but I guess it is supposed to be a cultural hodge-pog of sorts.
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Originally posted by pb1285n
I agree that one of the most beautifully designed cities in an MMORPG goes to waste but I think the problem is the quick travel and the fact that their is no reason to go back to any race capital after you complete the starter quests. It would be great if they could find a use for these areas.
They should be adding some mini-games and possibly other content to these areas some time. I'm on Tarnished Coast, and well... you may come across a horde of RPers in some cities, and Divinity's Reach has plenty of spots for them.
I'm hoping they build on them and sooner rather than later. Beautiful and boring sums it up well.
They seem to be designed with far more activites than what launched. They initially boasted over 20 minigames but all we got was kegbrawl. Part of me thinks this is really just a matter of bandwidth, too many tiny instances taking up WvW space.
So yeah, hoping they do minigames and make those jokes we call home instances into something more compelling.
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- A racial skill > teleport to hometown would increase activity in all racial city's....
- Free (map) teleporting from anywhere int he world to each city would increase the overall activity aswell
Those 2 things would spread the playerbase much better ... It's just that LA has everything going on + free teleport (via pvp map wich i personally always use)
Originally posted by Jean-Luc_Picard
ANet should simply add a FREE racial town "recall" with a 15 or 30 minutes cooldown. People mostly go to LA because of the ease of access via the mists. If they had an easy way to go to the racial towns, they would.
I do all my townly needs in LA because i can freely port there from the mists.. they could add a similar gate setup in the mists like how it is in LA giving you access to all cities.. Also more activites in the cities would help as well.. I know they talked about numerous for each town prior to launch but haven't heard about them adding an yet. Cities in this game are really amazing the amount of time it takes to explore them all is just crazy when considering how fast you could get through an entire city in other MMOs
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If all gates were from DR it would be fine, it is really a great city that actually looks a bit like a real city (something you rarely if ever see in a MMO) but as long as the gates go to LA there is where the people will be.
I do all my crafting in DR myself though.
Originally posted by PaRoXiTiC
Anyone agree with this? Have you walked through the city? It is such an epic city, in my opinion one of the best cities every created in a game, but it just sits there and basically goes to waste. I wish it would have been the go to city like Lions Arch. What do you think?
It goes to waste because it is a sprawling shithole. "Epic" cities look cool but are useless as central hubs.
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General: Due to cool nighttime temperatures, reservoirs have been cooling off. With falling water temperatures, fish become more active. Fishing success seems to be picking up as a result.
Cleveland Reservoir: Fishing has been fair, according to Todd Munford of Big Pine Sports in Fairview. Anglers trolling Panther Martins or copper Vibrax spinners are having the best luck. The best bait has been yellow PowerBait.
Duck Fork Reservoir: Tiger trout are growing faster than expected and promise a good sport fishery in the near future. Only artificial flies or lures may be used.
Ferron Reservoir: Fishing has been good for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout. A variety of flies, lures and baits have been used successfully. The trout limit is four, but anglers may take a bonus limit of four brookies.
Gigliotti Pond: The Division of Wildlife Resources will sponsor a Kids' Fishing Day at the pond on Sat., Sept. 25, beginning at 7 a.m. The pond will be freshly stocked with trout prior to the event. Prizes will be awarded by drawing. In the meantime, please dispose of garbage properly. Unwanted dead fish should be placed in the trash barrel. Clean fish at home and please don't flush fish or entrails down the toilets.
Huntington Creek: Fishing has picked up consequent to cooler temperatures. Todd Munford recommends a #14 elk hair caddis or #14 royal wulff. The lower stretches of the creek have offered the best fishing.
Huntington Reservoir: Fishing success has picked up. Try a straight nightcrawler behind a full bubble from shoreline in the early morning. Trollers have experienced fair success with pop gear and a worm, fished on three colors of leaded line. Fly fishermen have had fair success with sinking line, slow-trolling olive crystal buggers or black or olive leeches or wooly buggers. The reservoir is closed to the possession of cutthroat trout and trout with cutthroat markings.
Joes Valley Reservoir: Boats continue to be launched. No report on fishing success. The trout limit is two; only one over 22 inches; all trout from 15-22 inches must be immediately released.
LaSal Mountains: Conservation Officer Joe Nicholson suggests that Medicine Lake is a good spot for those who wish to avoid weekend crowds. Nicholson says that fishing pressure is typically lighter and fishing has been good with salmon eggs. Nicholson says fishing at Warner Lake has been slow to fair. Anglers should try worms. Kens' Lake continues to be slow. Nicholson reports good to excellent fishing at Oowah, where bait fishermen have been using PowerBait or worms. Spincasters have had luck with Mepp's spinners and silver spoons. Fish average 8-12 inches with an occasional fish weighing up to two pounds. Early morning or evening is the best time to fish. Dark Canyon has been slow to fair, where anglers have been using salmon eggs. Now that the deer archery season is underway, anglers are encouraged to avoid situations, where they may be mistaken for game animals.
Miller Flat Reservoir: Fishing has been fair to good with a nightcrawler/salmon egg combo or salmon egg/rainbow PowerBait combo. Fly fishermen should try slow-stripping black leech patterns.
Potter's Ponds: Try a fly and bubble in the morning or evening. Renegade and mosquito patterns work best.
Scofield Reservoir: The best bait continues to be a dead redside shiner behind a half full bubble cast out as far as possible. Shoreline anglers have had best luck in the early morning. Trollers have had improving luck with a gold Jake's Spin-a-Lure or rainbow or frog needle fish. Boaters continue to do much better than bank anglers. Fly fishermen should try dark leech patterns, slow-trolled off the bottom. All anglers have had to contend with moss and other aquatic vegetation as the reservoir draws down. Boats cannot be launched from the Madsen Bay unit. The Mountain View unit remains open.


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Hallo, Ratfans.
Today's LoTD is pretty much what I'm rocking in RL today, except more colourful and stylish here. My hat isn't quite as big either or an elephant (it's an owl) and my shorts not quite as colourful, oh and my boots have spikes on and aren't uggs, hmmm and my bodywarmer thing is just boring, and I have a top on underneath it and it isn't orange and sparkly, so pretty much I don't look anything at all like this picture, but you get the idea. I don't rock around town quite so spread eagled with my legs either, OR DO I? Hmmmm.
I really love Epic, it's a store I own so much from but don't seem to bust out a lot on the blog, I don't know why! It's high quality, it's cute, it's original! This hat and vest are two of my fave purchases from there, the hat is just cute and the vest is just vibrant and gorgeous! Everything else about the outfit just kinda fell together! So there we have it, the look de jour! The leggings were the With Love Hunt Gift from Gawk! So you may not still be able to get those, but you should have done, they are wonderful and cute!
Skin: Glam Affair | Amberly | Artic 01
Eyes: IKON | Eternal | Field
Hat: Epic | Kawaii Knit Elephant Chapka Hat | Grey
Ski Vest: Epic | Kawaii Heart Attack Ski Vest | Sherbet
Shorts: Essences | Arizona Dream Shorts | Coolidge
Leggings: Gawk! | Patchy Cotton Legging (With Love '12)
Nails: Izzies | Gradient Nails
Boots: Intrepid | Aussie Ugg | Charcoal
Pose: aDORKable (one of the 25 Days of Christmas Poses)
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Diba Tenith 2 Platform Sandal
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Strut your stuff when you slip out in the Tenith 2 by Diba. This color block sandal will perfectly compliment your little black dress.
- Faux suede upper with cutouts
- Ankle strap with an adjustable buckle
- Round peep toe
- 1" platform, 5" covered heel
- Synthetic sole
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By: LittleG
Location: Wisconsin
February 17, 2013
too short...
"Love this shoe, but I should have paid more attention to the other reviews. I am a 7.5 and that's what I ordered, but like the others warned it ended up being too small so I am going to exchange it for an 8 and hope that fits! Really excited to wear these though, they look amazing!"
By: Lisdbw
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February 14, 2013
"This show looks hot on! Wear with jean or a nice skirt. This is my go to shoe."
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February 12, 2013
Soo Cute
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November 07, 2012
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Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Street Boys' Toddler & Youth Sneaker
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They'll look fashionably cool and feel like rock star when in these Chuck Taylor® All Star® Street sneakers by Converse!
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October 26, 2012
"Like the way these shoes looked, but the back of my ankle/heel/the part that bends at the back of the foot HURTS after wearing the shoes for a few minutes. I literally had to try not to move my foot while walking...Would not recommend..."
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September 02, 2012
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A resource for reliable information about significant people, places, events, and things in Minnesota history.
Close-up view of the Kirby Puckett memorial plaque in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Photographed by Flickr user Neil R on October 13, 2012.
View of the flowers, messages, and mementoes placed at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis after the death of Kirby Puckett. Photographed by Drew Geraets on March 7, 2006.
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The Mississippi Legislature's focus on education in the 2013 session is appropriate, and some sound legislation with the potential to improve the state's public schools is winding through the process.
But not everything that's being promoted is helpful. The move to funnel public dollars to private K-12 schools is particularly inappropriate and objectionable.
Gov. Phil Bryant's Education Works, which includes a targeted focus on teacher recruitment, reading improvements and pre-K programs, unfortunately also seeks to provide tax credits for scholarships that would allow students in underperforming school districts to attend private schools. Children in families with incomes up to $57,000 would be eligible.
Mississippi's constitution prohibits spending public funds on non-free schools. Supporters of tax credits contend they don't violate the constitution since they're indirect allocation of public funds.
Regardless of constitutional questions – and they appear to be at least worth asking – it's simply not good policy to funnel public tax money, directly or indirectly, to private schools. This is particularly true in Mississippi, where most private schools began as havens for white students to avoid integration and have been anything but concerned about the plight of minority students in underperforming public schools.
In many communities, in fact, it was the abandonment of public schools by whites that led to a diminishment of resources and support, and a decline in performance, by the public schools in the first place.
Far better to focus the resources on improving public schools in those districts and demanding more from them than diverting the money to institutions often created for the purpose of exclusion. Private schools that do care about low-income students in poor-performing schools are free to offer scholarships without involving public funds, and some do.
Another bad idea is making its way through the process that would provide vouchers to special education students to attend private schools. This would apparently apply to all special ed students, not just those with severe academic deficiencies. That could mean up to 65,000 students, according to the state Department of Education.
Again, the principle of funneling tax dollars away from an already existing system of tax-funded education to private schools is counterproductive.
Let's keep the focus and energy on legislation that creates higher expectations, better performance and stronger support for existing public schools than on proposals that offer more creative ways to abandon them.


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Skip to comments.Redskins Star QB RGIII Blasts Tyranny of Political Correctness The Left Freaks Out
Posted on 04/30/2013 8:21:01 PM PDT by Mozilla
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III on Tuesday complained about the tyranny of political correctness currently holding Americans hostage. His comments, posted on his official Twitter account, come as some people are demanding the Redskins change their team name because of its racist meaning.
In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness, Griffin tweeted. The comment may seem innocent, but it was enough to send the left into a frenzy, as noted on Twitchy.
Several of the criticisms hurled at Griffin seemingly accuse the QB of not knowing the definition of tyranny. Because they failed to understand the meaning behind his words, Griffin later felt compelled to explain to outraged Twitter users that tyranny has more than one meaning. He also followed up with a fitting quote following the angry response to his tweet: If we speak..we say it the wrong way If we do not speak we are cowards .
All that being said, Griffin also found a lot of support from other Twitter users.
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Good for RG3.
Liking this guy more and more....
One minority says they are offended and the majority have to put up with the BS that minority is throwing.
It's time somebody took up for the majority.
Good for him. The left deserves, and needs CONSTANT PUSHBACK.
A star is born.
The fellow is getting to close to the truth.
Liberals ARE The Tyrants.
If we speak..we say it the wrong way If we do not speak we are cowards .
Bears Repeating
RGIII Rocks!
He uttered an Inconvenient Truth...and the American Soviets freaked.
Sounds to me like this young man is following in the good Dr. Carson's footsteps speaking about the disastrous effects of the PC police.
Good for RG3!
Bunch of B.S.
The Indian community needs to focus on Rez Indians drinking and doing Meth to death....and living in beat up leaning over trailers...And forget about the P.C. crap..!!
On the same day that the first queer athlete outs himself, RG3 steps up ... RG3 my new hero!
They've been busy making the Tsarnaevs into national heroes.
They want to send RG3 back to the Lieberal plantation tribal farm since he's such a 'corndog brotha'....
Yeah, "Eeeevil American Society made 'em do it."
A stellar young man from a fine family. He will have to deal with lesser characters in his life, unfortunately, but he will no doubt be able to handle their mewlings.
I really like this guy.
Maybe, the Redskins could change their team name to the Whiteskins.
Nah, keep the Redskins. Whiteskins would be racist, too.
Wouldn't it?
Actually, I could care less what their team name is.
Hail to the Redskins
Hail RG III
Liberals on the warpath
RG III ain't PC
So good to hear this after 2 days of HomoPhilia over this Gay NBA player
I am liking this guy more and more. I followed him on twitter the second one of my twitter buddies retweeted what he wrote..he seems like a good guy and of course the left had a little fit..for them, tolerance is all about supporting what THEY want..if you disagree with them they try to destroy you
Good for him. Still not happy about his coach puuting his career in danger last year. Boderline unethical behavior IMO.
I like this guy the more I hear about him.
"He uttered an Inconvenient Truth...and the American Soviets freaked."
He uttered an Inconvenient Truth...and the American Fascists freaked.
There that's better
They probably want it named after Obama. The Blueskins.
Accurate either way. He isn't dancing to the tune.
Yeah, the "Green Eye Shadows" is a bit much to say.
No, that would be the Forewardskins.
The Name of professional teams (or any team, for that matter, excluding the "screaming squids", "the dirt bags,"the bisciut, the fighting whities" etc. that are meant to be a joke) are meant to make you proud and install fear in the opposition. This liberal PC crap is BS.
"I really like this guy."
Me too. Wish he was a Raider.
Anytime they want to change the name to the Washington Gefilte Fishes I'm fine with anything Jewish being associated with such a macho sport.
He is right, there is nothing offensive about redskins, it is a freaking compliment unless you are a stupid democrat
The Foreskins?
2. arbitrary, unreasonable, or despotic behaviour or use of authority
3. any harsh discipline or oppression
Sounds pretty accurate to me. Customs, traditions and public opinion can be tyrannical, too.
Of course they do. It's what they're trained to do when they're Pioneers (grades K-8) and when they're in the Komsomol (grade 9 thru College Bachelors Degree). The guy would be in deep doo-doo of they had an NKVD to whom they could denounce him (I fear thats a work in progress).
I love this guy, starting with a great Heisman speech
They could shorten it just to "The Bluelips"...
Yikes, where do I get me some gear?
I may become a Redskins fan, and living in Texas, that could mean my life.
Their war cry would be "Let me be clear!"
Good for him.
Of course it's not the native Americans, it's the wine swisher metrosexuals that want it changed
Golly! He just earned a fan. I mean, big time. IF they dont make him recant. And I speak as one of a long line of REAL redskins,"
Native Americans call themselves Indian or by the name of their nation. Never could understand those why we cant just use the French word, aborigines. We got here first.
For the PC folks, how about changing from the "Redskins" to the "Rednecks". I think you would hear a different kind of bitching........flushing out both the floaters and sinkers in the lavatory receptacle.
LOL! He is making it harder for me to dislike him, being a Cowboys fan and all. I guess I can dislike Eli and the Gints even more The Iggles too
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no longer using this logo:
so just change the colors to burgandy and gold, and voila! - no more racist identity.
"I can dislike Eli and the Gints even more The Iggles too"
Ya, thats what you call a given... err. Not that theres anything wrong with liking the Giants. (cough) or the Eagles for that matter, Its just, well, not kosher down here. Got a go, someone claiming to be Archie, is pounding at my door.
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09-28-2011 #31
Yeah, the pixels look very strange for me too, I never played a PS1 game on my 47 Inch LCD TV so maybe that's why it feels weird.
09-28-2011 #32
New Hdtv's are never kind to consoles designed to run on old tv's. The first time I hooked up a gamecube to my hdtv I was shocked at how bad it looked. Its the same with non hd channels for me.
09-28-2011 #33
I threw out my old fat TV a couple of months ago, worst mistake ever!
Anyone know if a AV to HDMI cable will make gameplay on old consoles look any better?
09-28-2011 #34
Great news i'm gonna dig out my old syphon filter games and give them a try,god i use to love those games.
09-28-2011 #35
This method doesn't work on 3.41.3 rebug, so it probably doesn't work on cfw 3.41 and latest multiman (2.07.06 version).
09-28-2011 #36
Is this working with ANY CFW 3.55 or you have to have specific CFW ? does this work with CD-RW ? and can you start NTSC game on PAL systems and otherwise ?
09-28-2011 #37
There are some settings in the PS3 to "smooth" the PS1 and PS2 graphics and also how to zoom. You can also play with maximum resolution setting of your PS3 to make it look best to your liking.
09-28-2011 #38
tried resident evil ntsc on a pal ps3 didnt show up on multiman but worked through the other method.
09-28-2011 #39
has anyone attempted to burn a psp iso to a disc media, to try out the psp emu?
Using PSX Eboots (to Save CD's) Guide
Ok, this is my first guide, so here it goes. If you want to play PSX Eboots on a PSP, you just put them on the PSP and play, right, no big deal? WRONG! If you want to play a PSX game with more than one disc, like Final Fantasy 7, you need to combine them into one file; but don't worry, it can be done in a couple of minutes in three easy steps, even a noob can do it.
You will need the following programs:
- IMG Burn (imgburn.com/index.php?act=download)
- Impaler PSX (impaleriso.com/psx_eboot_creator.htm or http://www.multiupload.com/J9WEQ1T9FH)
Step 1
Get the discs of the game you need and install img burn. img burn is incredibly simple and easy to use. Use img burn to make an .iso of each of the discs you will need.
Step 2
Download Impaler PSX and extract it somewhere on your computer. Like img burn, Impaler PSX is incredibly simple to use. Use impaler PSX to combine the files into 1 eboot.
Step 3
Now you're done, easy right, NOW you can put it on your PSP and play it
Obviously this guide has been simplified to make it incredibly easy to understand, you knew that right? If you're not a total noob then you know that there's more to it than this, like icons, more advanced stuff, but for all the noobs that are going to read this, this should be enough. If they don't experiment and work with the programs on their own, they'll never learn and they'll be stuck on guides forever; so actually, this kind of guide helps noobs more than an incredibly detailed guide would.
Credit: dionysiu
09-28-2011 #40
Thanks for sharing the guide imtoodvs, I linked it in the OP and +Rep!


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|Head FXP Tour String Scores
|String Movement
|Playability Duration
In the tennis universe, the word "polyester" is the virtual opposite of the word "multifilament." This is because polyester strings are firm (and offer excellent control and durability), whereas multifilaments are soft (offering excellent comfort and power). The most common way to access the benefits of both string types is to use a hybrid. Another option is Head FXP Tour, which has a stiff four-part polyester core surrounded by flexible multifilament wraps. The result of this innovative construction is, according to our playtest team, a nice balance of features punctuated by impressive comfort. In contrast to a crisp poly, we found the feel to be decidedly muted, making FXP Tour a great option for those who seek extra vibration dampening. We also discovered that FXP Tour was no slouch in the control department, though one of our playtesters found it to be quite powerful. As for spin potential, our testers didn't get quite the grip they experience with their favorite polyester monofilament, but each player was able to generate effective spin. Ultimately, for those who want a comfortably muted string with decent control, spin and pop, this one is worth a serious look.
Even though FXP Tour is partly filled with polyester, our team found it to be far from dead. In fact, Mike thought it was quite lively, saying, "When I first strung the racquet it felt very powerful and dampened. I really had to adjust my strokes for the first couple of hitting sessions because the string felt like a trampoline, with tons of power. I had to focus on controlling the ball with spin, which made things a lot easier for me. I'm used to a low powered poly so this was a little different, but I actually liked the extra power and would recommend it."
Chris discovered a balance of power and control, not unlike the response of a hybrid. He said, "The power level of this string was pretty middle of the road. I was getting enough pop to help me get the ball away, but not so much as to make the string uncontrollable. Even at 5 lbs above my usual tension I had enough power from this string to find solid pace on the ball. It is definitely more powerful than the vast majority of poly based strings, and it plays very much like a poly/synthetic gut hybrid in terms of power and feel."
FXP Tour isn't a shaped and low-powered monofilament like the best spin strings, but our team was still able to get some good ball rotation from this string. For Chris it was all about sound technique. He said, "The level of spin from this string was decent. I would put it on par with a tightly strung multifilament or synthetic gut -- in that I get spin from the confidence to swing fast rather than from the string itself. The level of bite on the ball was also decent, but not poly-like in its grip and grab. For me, tension and racquet head speed are going to be the key factors for getting spin from this string. If strung tight enough, I'm going to be swinging fast enough to get lots of spin."
Finding a nice combination of power and bite, Mike was able to hit a heavy ball with this string. He said, "For having so much power, this string did bite the ball well and had a comfortable feel, allowing me to focus more on generating spin and placing the ball with angles wherever I wanted. This helped me hit heavier when playing people who hit the ball a little harder than me, like Michelle (ha ha)."
For our team, FXP Tour provided a very smooth and comfortable ride. In fact, this is one of the more comfortable strings Mike has ever hit. He said, "Probably my favorite part of this string. Very, and I repeat, very comfortable. It honestly felt like soft creamy peanut butter; a weird reference, but I loved the feel of this string. I had no vibrations or discomfort. It's probably one of the softest strings I've played with."
"A fairly dampened string, this one offered a very comfortable response," said Chris. Additionally he offered, "The feel is firmer than a multifilament, but softer than a monofilament poly. The result is much like that of playing with a poly/synthetic hybrid. Compared to other strings with a similar build, Wilson NXT Control has a crisper/firmer feel while Tecnifibre X-Code and IsoSpeed Axon Multi are very similar."
With its polyester core and durable coating, FXP Tour is designed to provide decent control. Chris, who prefers stiffer strings, was ultimately satisfied with the response. He said, "I found a solid level of control from this string. I liked how I could increase tension for more control without sacrificing comfort. I felt very dialed in when rallying from the baseline. The amount of spin I was getting allowed me to control passing shots and angles while still swinging aggressively. Although it's a tad too muted in feel to be ideal for drop shots and touch volleys, the response was very predictable off the stringbed, so I was able to dial those shots in without issue."
Mike had great control after adjusting to the lively response. He said, "At first I couldn't get a feel for the string, probably because of the high power, but once I got a feel for it I was able to place the ball wherever my little heart desired. I would consider playing with this all the time."
Even with the expected tension loss, FXP Tour gave both our playtesters good playability throughout the playtest. For Chris, this string never lost its predictable response. He said, "I really liked the consistent feel throughout the test period. The drop in tension was gradual and the playability remained good. My opinion of what I felt and expected from the string never changed during the test. I always knew what I was going to get from this string, and that's a very good thing."
Also satisfied with how well this string held up over time, Mike said, "It felt good throughout the entire playtest. I did notice the power level went down a bit, which gave me a little more control."
Chris - "This string is a great option for the player seeking a firmer, more controlled response than synthetic gut or multifilament strings. It is also a great option for players seeking more comfort and forgiveness than a poly, without giving up too much control. Lastly, if you are not into trying poly/synthetic gut hybrids, you can get a similar feel/response by just using this string."
Mike - "If you're looking for something similar to a hybrid, but maybe a little softer and more powerful, then this would be the way to go. I actually might start using this string more frequently."
Chris - "I liked the consistent feel from the string and that it remained consistent over the duration of the test."
Mike - "Power, feel, spin potential."
Chris - "The feel was too muted for me. I prefer the crisper and cleaner feel of NXT Control."
Mike - "To be honest, I loved this string."
Chris - "Other must try options if you like this type of string construction would be NXT Control, X-Code and Axon Multi."
Mike - "I usually play with polys such as Volkl Cyclone or Kirschbaum Pro Line 2. FXP Tour felt like a hybrid setup with one of these strings, which turned out to be great for me."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
|Chris' Scores
|Playability Duration
|String Movement
|Mike's Scores
|Playability Duration
|String Movement
Playtest Racquet: Slazenger V100 Team
Playtest Tension: 56 lbs
Typical String: Volkl Cyclone 16
Playtest Racquet: Head Youtek Graphene Instinct MP
Playtest Tension: 59 lbs
Typical String: Volkl Cyclone 17
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Can this wacky green walrus take on these quirky new levels? One part insanity, one party quirky and a big dose of fun. Use your brain and keep your pastry-maker away from those spikes in the latest version of This is the Only Level.
NOTE: We found the Green Walrus wandering around the iceland with no home. :( He needs some love so make sure to give him a warm welcome and help him find the next level!


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Lake of the Woods Golf Course is consistently rated as one of the Favorite Golf Courses in Champaign County. It offers an 18-hole regulation course, a 9-hole Par 3 course and a practice range.
The newest addition to Forsyth Park is an 18-hole Disc Golf Course. The Forsyth Park Disc Golf Course has been designed to allow anyone from beginning players to experienced players to have a good time. The Course provides players with 5 alternate holes for those players with a more advanced skill level and also includes an alternate tee box for hole 13 for those players unsure of playing around the pond in Forsyth Park.
The Indian Springs Golf Club is 9 holes, 3,180 yards and a par 36. The course offers cart rental, a driving range and has a pro shop with club rental. This course features a challenging, tree-lined layout with two sets of tees. The practice facilities include an oversized putting green with a side bunker and a full length driving range. Outings, playdays and banquets are welcome but must be scheduled in advance.
2.5 acre fenced off leash park in Fairview Park. Register at the DISC, 1295 W. Wood St. or call 217-422-5911.
Fun skating for kids and adults alike! Great chance to get some healthy exercise with your friends and family, and even plan birthday parties for even greater fun!
Rock Springs/ Fairview Bikeway
The bikeway connects three area parks with a 3.2-mile, 10-foot wide, handicapped accessible trail for enjoyment by hikers and bikers alike. Tote along your favorite fixings to enjoy on the trail or designated picnic areas.
Small campground.
Play ball! Softball and baseball diamonds appeal to the slugger in everyone.
Located 14 miles southwest of Decatur off Route 48 near Blue Mound. Hike the trail up the glacial kame to the observation deck for sweeping view of the prairie. Picnic facilities and playground.
The path begins at Forsyth Village Hall and winds around Forsyth Pkwy.
Hickory Point is truly a course for both beginning and competitive golfers. The flat, wide fairways are perfect for learning, while long distances and the ever-present wind provide challenge for more experienced golfers. Hickory Point features a lighted driving range and special six-hole short course for beginning and youth golfers.
Sand Creek is a 755-acre open space site located just south of Decatur off South Franklin Street. Hike the trails to the bluff overlooking Sand Creek for panoramic view of the countryside. Over 7.5 total miles with varying difficulty. Open to hikers & horseback riders.
Little Galilee Christian Assembly
Little Galilee's 228 acres of land provide lots of room for kids to eat, sleep, learn, play and pray with dedicated Christian adults. There are a variety of camps and programs that for youth and adults which may include: Fine Arts or Sports camp, Equestrian Camp, Family Camp, Main Camp, Day Camp, Wilderness Camp and many more.
Sometimes called the "shot-maker's" course, Scovill Golf Club is hilly and tree-lined. Golfers will enjoy the manicured fairways surrounded by natural plantings on Decatur's only Audubon sanctioned course. Scovill was designed by Tom Bendelow and redesigned by Dick Nugent. Scovill was named on one of the top 100 women-friendly course in the United States by Golf for Women. It is also the course most frequented by out-of-town golfers.
Swimming and a wide variety of exercise opportunities.
Woodlawn Country Club is a semi-private country club that's been providing entertainment for families in East Central Illinois for over seventy years. The club features golf, swimming, and many social events for members and guests.This nine-hole walking course features plenty of trees, and water that comes into play on seven of the nine holes. A snack bar is available.
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Green Acres Baitshop and Campground
Full line bait shop, with 50-site campground. Full hook-up, showers and toilets.
Friends Creek Conservation Area
18 miles north of Decatur on Route 48 near Argenta. The park feature three nature trails - the quarter-mile Friends Creek Trail, the 2-mile Woodland Trail, and the 2.5-mile Sun Trail. Each varies in difficulty and meanders through topographies ranging from open meadows and floodplains, to towering oak-hickory forests and undulating hillsides.
Ice skating available during fall/winter months. Call ahead for exact dates. Admission to the ice arena is $6 and skate rentals are $2. During the spring/summer months, the arena is used as venue for shows and fairs.
36 sites with pads, 20 extended-stay sites, 22 regular sites, electrical hook-ups, modern restrooms and showers. Reservations required.
The origins and growth of the Decatur Gun Club parallel that of the clay target itself, and the games created to hone and test shotgun shooting skill. Shotgun sport shooting with live pigeons and later, glass balls existed in the U.S. from the early 1800's. But the first "clay pigeon" and "trap" to throw it were not developed until about 1880 by George Ligowsky. William Brett From Decatur was the second manufacturer of clay targets in the U.S., which he called the "Decatur Red Bird". Considered the oldest shotgun shooting sports club in Illinois, the Decatur Gun Club was founded soon after clay targets were invented. Chan Powers and Bert Hildebrandt were two of the mentors of the club, first located near East William Street Road and 22nd Street. In the early years, the club occupied sites in the Hess Park area, the Wyckles Corner area, the Macon County Fairgrounds, and an area west of the Fairgrounds before finding it's home of the past 61 years at the north end of Faries Park.
Designed by legendary hall of fame player, Raymond Floyd, this signature course features large, undulating greens, wide rolling fairways and native grasses. Located on Decatur's south side, the Park District's newest course is designed for players of all skill levels. From five tee locations and multiple angels, this signature Floyd course is truly designed for the championship to the novice golfer. Red Tail provides multiple tee locations from Championship to Junior, driving range with double tees, golf academy programming, and first tee learning center.
14 tables, ample parking, arcades, dart games, restaurant, lounge, pro shop.
Cross Country Skiing at Rock Spring Center
Trails open whenever there is at least three inches of snow on the ground. Equipment rental available from 9am-2pm.


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