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At Deep Space 9, Worf investigates reports that his father is still alive; an engineering accident causes Data to experience a vision of Dr. Soong.
Summary Edit
- "Captain's Log, Stardate 46578.4. The Enterprise has arrived at Station Deep Space 9, to assist in the reconstruction of the Bajoran aqueduct systems damaged during the Cardassian Occupation."
As Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher walk down Deep Space 9's Promenade, Crusher tells Picard that she is eager to visit Quark's holosuites, especially a relaxation program from Alture VII. Picard has no time for relaxation, since he is due to meet with ten Bajoran bureaucrats to discuss the repair of the Bajoran aqueducts. Meanwhile, Worf and Geordi La Forge are in the Replimat, eating pasta al fiorella. La Forge wants to visit the station's Ktarian antique shop, as he hears they have a 21st century plasma coil. As they eat, a Yridian is watching Worf from across the Promenade. This Yridian introduces himself to Worf as Jaglom Shrek and reveals that his late father, Mogh, is in fact alive.
Act One Edit
On the Enterprise bridge, Data detects a power drain in the starboard EPS conduits in sickbay. Someone has made an unauthorized access into the computer's bio-imaging systems from his console. In sickbay, Dr. Julian Bashir is studying a strange device. When Data arrives to assess the situation, Bashir explains that the device was discovered in the Gamma Quadrant, that he believes it to be some sort of medical imaging scanner, and that the Enterprise's sickbay systems can analyze it far better and faster than his limited resources on Deep Space 9 can. Data suggests that they take the device to engineering and have La Forge help them with the analysis.
After the Yridian Jaglom Shrek approaches Worf, and he introduces himself as a broker of information, he tells Worf that Mogh, is still alive and is being held prisoner in a Romulan prison camp. Enraged, Worf brands Shrek a liar, unwilling to believe that Mogh could have allowed himself to be captured at Khitomer. He returns to the Enterprise.
Worf finds that he cannot stop thinking about what Shrek told him. He verbally reprimands an ensign, then retires to his quarters, and begins some mok'bara training, breaking a glass table in a fit of rage. Counselor Troi enters just after and tries to talk to him about his problem, and Worf explains that if Mogh had indeed been captured, it would dishonor his whole family line for three generations, meaning even his son Alexander would also bear the dishonor.
Act Two Edit
In engineering, Bashir finds his curiosity piqued by the android, asking him questions about how Data's miscellaneous functions allow him to seem more Human – such as how he can control the rate of his hair growth, and his circulatory and respiratory systems. Powering up the Gamma Quadrant device, Bashir detects an overload in its power systems, and Data is struck by an energy discharge.
Data suddenly finds himself walking down a corridor on board the Enterprise, drawn to the far-off sound of metal on metal. Exploring further, he finds a blacksmith, hammering a piece of metal. The blacksmith turns to Data and smiles – it is Dr. Noonian Soong, Data's creator and "father". Data awakens from his "vision", and cannot understand what he has just experienced.
Data struggles to find meaning in his vision, asking Worf – who had had a similar experience as a boy – for advice in Ten Forward. Worf tells him that nothing is more important than receiving a vision of his father, and that no matter what he has done, he must find him. Through talking to Data, Worf ultimately realizes what he must do.
Act Three Edit
Worf finds Shrek on the second level Promenade and "persuades" him to take him to the prison camp by holding Shrek over the railing. Meanwhile, Data talks to Captain Picard in his ready room about his vision; Picard suggests that rather than analyzing it from the point of view of another culture, Data should try interpreting what it means to him as an individual. Data goes to his quarters and starts to paint pictures of his vision.
Worf arrives on the planet where the prison camp is. Shrek tells him the location of the camp and he tells Worf will be back in fifty hours and gives him a homing device to help find his ship. After this, he stalks through the jungle, and encounters a Klingon girl bathing in a small pool. The girl is frightened by his intrusion, but Worf asks her not to reveal him to the Romulan guards.
Act Four Edit
Data's paintings are as incomprehensible as the vision, but certain paintings – those of a bird, and a bird's wing – were not present in the vision. Unable to understand how he could be painting something he has never seen, Data decides to replicate the accident with the experiment with the Gamma Quadrant device. Monitored by La Forge and Bashir, Data is again struck by an energy beam and experiences another vision.
He finds Soong once more, hammering a bird's wing on his anvil. Soong tells him that he has developed the capacity to dream; no man should understand his dreams, hence why they are incomprehensible. Soong tells Data he is proud of of him, assuming Data has developed enough cognitive ability while in fact the dream was caused by the energy beam. He then tells Data that he is the bird; Data "flies" through the corridors and out of the ship, before waking up in engineering. Finally understanding, he tells Bashir that he intends to deactivate himself every night and dream more. Bashir wishes to write a paper on Data's experience and he wishes Data "sweet dreams" before departing the Enterprise for Deep Space 9.
Act Five Edit
Worf finds the Romulan prison camp and discovers a group of Klingons performing a ceremony. Taking one of them hostage, he is told that his father did indeed die at Khitomer. He quickly learns that these Klingons are not treated as prisoners, but rather are living there together as a community and now that he knows of the camp's existence, he cannot be permitted to leave...
Memorable quotes Edit
"Worf, I don't see how you can eat that stuff. It tastes like liquid polymer."
- - La Forge and Worf, while eating pasta al fiorella, which has been spoiled in its taste by the DS9 replicators
"I must admit, commander, I didn't think you'd be so... personable."
- - Julian Bashir to Data, about the android's friendly and polite ways
"Did the table do something wrong?"
"I'm glad you weren't that hard on Ensign Lopez."
"He made a mistake. The duty roster was inaccurate."
"Would you like to talk about what's bothering you, or would you like to break some more furniture?"
- - Counselor Troi, about Worf's rather aggressive behavior
"A Klingon would never allow himself to be captured. A warrior fights to the death!"
- - Worf after discovering his father may be alive in a Romulan prison camp
"My father is dead! That Yridian is selling lies!"
- - Worf
"Well, your creator went to a lot of trouble to make you seem Human. I find that fascinating."
- - Bashir to Data
"Your father is a part of you... always. Learning about him teaches you about yourself. That is why, no matter where he is or what he has done... you must find him."
- - Worf giving Data (and himself) advice
"This is not an empty jungle. There are many predators."
"I am prepared."
- - Jaglom Shrek tells Worf about the jungle on Carraya IV
"I am sorry to disturb you, sir."
"Oh, not at all. I'm here studying the intricacies of Bajoran aqueduct management. I would welcome a little interruption."
- - Data and Picard, after Data entered Picard's ready room
"I am curious Mr. Data, why are you looking at all these other cultures?"
"The interpretation of visions and other metaphysical experiences are almost always culturally derived, and I have no culture of my own."
"Yes you do. You're a culture of one, which is no less valid than a culture of one billion."
- - Data and Picard discussing Data interpreting his dream
"Explore this image, Data. Let it... excite your imagination. Focus on it, see where it leads you. Let it inspire you."
- - Picard after Data's "vision" of Noonian Soong
"We are not leaving here... and neither are you."
- - L'Kor, to Worf in the Romulan prison camp (last lines)
Background information Edit
Story and script Edit
- The A-plot in this story derived from two separate premises. One, pitched by George Brozak, concerned captured Klingons too proud to go home. The other, from Daryl F. Mallett, Arthur Loy Holcomb and Barbara Wallace, concerned the news that Worf's father Mogh might still be alive after Khitomer. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion)
- Michael Piller suggested to break the story into two parts, believing that there was too much story to tell in one episode. He commented, "Because this was season six, the season of taking risks, of not being afraid of doing things Star Trek hadn't done before, I said 'Why not do another two-parter? Why wait until the end of the season or wait for a Spock? If a story justifies being bigger than an hour, let's do it.' I had been very happy with the results of "Chain of Command" and I said to Rick we should do it and he said fine. I also felt, much mistakenly as it turned out to be, that we would be able to save money if we expanded it into two hours by using the sets twice." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages)
- When it was decided to expand the episode into two parts, the writing staff faced the challenge of finding a suitable B-plot, focusing on the character of Data. Ronald D. Moore suggested Data having some kind of religious experience. Brannon Braga, building on this, considered the idea of Data having a near-death experience. However, as René Echevarria explained, the idea was considered too similar to "Tapestry". As such the writing staff came up with the idea of Data dreaming. (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages)
- This is the only two-part episode with a separate plot (B-plot) that ends within one part (Data's Dream Program). As noted in the Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion, many were disappointed by the lack of a follow-up in the next episode.
- Brannon Braga coined the name "Jaglom Shrek" from Henry Jaglom, an independent film director, and the old Yiddish word for "shriek". (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion)
- First UK airdate: 25 October 1995
Production Edit
- Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax) was to appear in this episode, but she was busy filming the Deep Space Nine episode "Move Along Home". Siddig El Fadil (Julian Bashir) appeared instead. Farrell commented "I cried. I thought I should have fallen off the rock so I could have gone over there instead of Sid disappearing, because when we were filming "Move Along Home" his character disappeared, and I was acting throughout the rest of it with Nana and Avery, and we got caught up together". (Captains' Logs Supplemental - The Unauthorized Guide to the New Trek Voyages, p 48)
- The part of Jaglom Shrek had to be trimmed when actor James Cromwell broke his leg in the break between filming the two parts of the episode. A sympathetic scene in which Shrek confesses he was once a prison inmate himself was lost, as was a scene in which he would have been assassinated by one of the Klingons' grown sons who was determined not to hear the truth about his father. (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion)
- Director Winrich Kolbe was challenged by the task of providing appropriately surreal imagery for the scenes of Data's visions. "I wanted to go all the way. I saw nothing but shades of 2001. But it was decided by the powers that be, that we would not overexpose or underexpose. If we do anything, I was told we underexpose, but this is not what I had in mind. I wanted to actually flare it out to give it that different look, but some people felt that it had been done too often and would not look good. So then I decided I'm not going to talk about my creative input anymore, I'm just going to do what I want to do." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages)
- According to composer Jay Chattaway, the dream sequence of Data was the first time an Electronic Wind Instrument was used during the production. ("Select Historical Data Year Six - Musical Directions", TNG Season 6 DVD special feature)
Reception Edit
- Rick Berman stated, "It was one of my favorite shows. I loved every element of it and so did my son, Tommy... The B story and the A story were of equal importance to me, and it all clicked." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages)
- René Echevarria commented, "It was an unusual episode in that the two stories were very unconnected, but thematically they were... The scene where Worf tells Data about finding out the truth about the vision of his father is very powerful. It was one of the finest scenes in the history of Star Trek. I thought it was lovely when Worf realized he was talking about himself and it tied the two stories together and sent Worf on his journey." He concludes, "It was a very wonderful episode all the way around. Very well directed, the dream was spectacular. I'm only afraid "Birthright, Part II" was a disappointment." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages)
- Brannon Braga noted, "The bird [in Data's vision] gave a great performance. It's one of our best guest stars ever. Kolbe executed the dream sequences with finesse. I was very happy that everything came together for me on that episode. The two stories resonated thematically with one another and I don't have a single complaint." (Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages)
Continuity Edit
- This episode is the second of only a handful of episodes throughout Star Trek to feature crossover appearances by characters from a spin-off series – in this case, characters from DS9 appear in TNG. A further such crossover was made near the end of TNG's run, with an appearance by Quark in "Firstborn".
- This is the Enterprise's third on-screen visit to Deep Space 9. The first and the second were featured in the DS9 pilot "Emissary".
- This is the first time Worf is seen aboard Deep Space 9. Worf agrees to be assigned to the station in DS9: "The Way of the Warrior".
- The Deep Space Nine theme is heard at the beginning of the episode.
- According to the stardate given for this episode, the events of this episode take place between DS9: "Q-Less" and DS9: "The Storyteller". The next five DS9 episodes after DS9: "Q-Less" have no stardate and the stardate of the next episode DS9: "Dax" places it near the end of the season.
- Morn makes a brief appearance in this episode.
- This is the first time that the "DS9-style" uniform is seen on TNG. It was seen once again in TNG: "Firstborn". The Enterprise crew donned the uniforms in Star Trek Generations.
- James Cromwell, who portrays Jaglom Shrek, has made several appearances in Star Trek, including the inventor of the first warp drive, Zefram Cochrane, a Karemma official in DS9: "Starship Down", and Prime Minister Nayrok of Angosia III in TNG: "The Hunted".
- This is the second episode in TNG in which a table is destroyed by a Klingon (in this case, Worf). The first occurrence was when K'Ehleyr broke a table in "The Emissary". In both occurrences, Deanna Troi walked in shortly after.
- The Replimat scene with La Forge and Worf's food is a reuse of the same joke used in "Time Squared": La Forge hates the food, while Worf loves it.
- The chair in Worf's quarters was also seen in the episodes "Peak Performance", "Family", "Reunion", "Redemption", "New Ground", "Cost of Living", "A Fistful of Datas", "Parallels", "Genesis", and "Firstborn" and was used as the command chair aboard the Tarellian starship in the first season episode "Haven". It was designed by Peter Opsvik. [1]
- This is the first of two appearances of Deep Space 9 outside of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The second was in VOY: "Caretaker".
Notes Edit
- Among the costumes and props from this episode which were sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay, was the costume of Jennifer Gatti. [2]
- During Data's second vision, after he turns into a bird and flies past Noonian Soong, makeup artist June Abston Haymore can be briefly seen sitting in the side corridor behind Dr. Soong. Her accidental appearance was digitally removed on the remastered Blu-ray edition. This is the fifth time in TNG where a production staff member was accidentally filmed. The first was a camera operator in "The Naked Now", the second were two boom operators in "Angel One", the third was boom operator Bill Gocke in the episode "Unification II", the fourth an unnamed production staff member in "Time's Arrow", and the sixth an unknown boom operator in the episode "Journey's End".
- This is the first of only three occurrences of one series' credit style appearing over the sets of another, specifically the blue TNG style over DS9. The second and third are in the ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II" and "These Are the Voyages...". The USS Enterprise appears during the credit sequence of DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations", without a credit overlay.
- During Data's second dream sequence, and later on in the episode, a short "lobby" or lounge area can be seen in one of the cross corridors. It appears to be a redressed section of the engineering cross-through corridor.
- As Bashir is walking away from Data in their final scene together, Siddig El Fadil can briefly be seen to be wearing white sneakers rather than the standard Starfleet uniform shoes.
Video and DVD releases Edit
- UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 71, 18 October 1993
- In feature-length form, as part of the UK VHS release Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Full Length TV Movies: Volume 7, catalogue number VHR 4107, 10 April 1995
- As part of the TNG Season 6 DVD collection
- In feature-length form, as part of the Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Complete TV Movies collection
Links and references Edit
Starring Edit
Also starring Edit
- LeVar Burton as Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
- Michael Dorn as Lieutenant Worf
- Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher
- Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
- Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data
Guest stars Edit
- Siddig El Fadil as Julian Bashir
- James Cromwell as Jaglom Shrek
- Cristine Rose as Gi'ral
- Jennifer Gatti as Ba'el
- And
Uncredited co-stars Edit
- June Abston Haymore as woman in corridor
- Lena Banks as operations division ensign
- Chris Blackwood as Klingon
- Steven Boz as operations division ensign
- Brandy as Spot
- Michael Braveheart as Martinez
- Bud as Spot
- Carl David Burks as Russell
- Tony Cruz as Lopez
- Brian Demonbreun as civilian
- Steve Diamond as Bajoran officer
- Debra Dilley as operations division ensign
- Jeannie Dreams as Human operations division ensign
- Inez Edwards as Klingon
- Kevin Grevioux as Human security officer
- Gary Hunter as Romulan
- Arvo Katajisto as Torigan
- Ron Large as command division officer
- Charles McIntosh as Klingon
- Mary Meinel-Newport as Bolian
- Lorine Mendell as Diana Giddings
- Rad Milo as operations division ensign
- Monster as Spot
- Michael Moorehead as Klingon
- Robin Morselli as Bajoran
- Ted Parker as Romulan
- Irving Ross as Klingon
- Mark Allen Shepherd as Morn
- John Tampoya as operations division ensign
- Toni Taylor as Klingon
- Natalie Wood as Bailey
- Unknown performers as
Stunt doubles Edit
- Christopher Doyle as stunt double for Brent Spiner
- Rusty McClennon as stunt double for Michael Dorn
Stand-ins Edit
- David Keith Anderson – stand-in for LeVar Burton
- Carl David Burks – stand-in for Brent Spiner
- Michael Echols – stand-in for Michael Dorn
- Nora Leonhardt – stand-in for Marina Sirtis and Cristine Rose
- Lorine Mendell – stand-in for Gates McFadden and Jennifer Gatti
- Richard Sarstedt – stand-in for Jonathan Frakes
- Dennis Tracy – stand-in for Patrick Stewart and Richard Herd
- Dana Vitatoe – photo double for Brent Spiner
21st century; anvil; arboreal needle snake; Alture VII; Alture VII relaxation program; aqueduct system; bat'leth; Bajor; Bajoran; blacksmith; bureaucrat; Carraya sector; David; Deep Space 9; EPS conduit; Ferengi; Gamma Quadrant; GHE; hair follicle; hammer; H'erat; holosuites; Khitomer; Khitomer Massacre; Klingon; Klingonese; Ktarian antique; liquid polymer; megajoule; Merrimac, USS; metaphysics; Michelangelo; Mogh; Nagor; No'Mat; O'Brien, Miles; painting; pasta al fiorella; plasma coil; Promenade; protein bath; raven; Rite of MajQa; replicator; Replimat; Rozhenko, Alexander; Rozhenko, Helena; Rozhenko, Sergey; Rudman; Soong, Noonian; Spot; Starfleet Cybernetics Journal; Symnay's Tomb; Taqua Tribe; tricorder; vision; Yridian; Yridian shuttle
External linksEdit
- "Birthright" at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
- "Birthright" at Wikipedia
- "Birthright, Part I" at StarTrek.com, the official Star Trek website
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I came across an article in the British on-line version of The Guardian, describing a new group called "Atheism+". And, not a very flattering article at that. The Guardian describes the group, in the sub-title to the article, as "A new movement, Atheism+, has prompted non-believers to spit venom at one another rather than at true believers."
I was curious, so I dug a little further. It's reported that the members describe themselves as the Third Wave of atheism, rejecting the New Atheists (Dawkins, Dennett, Harris and Hitchens) as a group. Purportedly based upon humanist ideas, PZ Meyers, in promoting Atheism+, clearly stated that if you don't agree with the groups goals,
...then you're an asshole. I suggest you form your own label, "Asshole Atheists" and own it, proudly. I promise not to resent it or cry about joining it.
I just had a thought: maybe the anti-atheist+ people are sad because they don't have a cool logo. So I made one for the asshole atheists.
Part of the rejection of the New Atheists comes from a founder, one Jennifer McCreight, who stated her critique of the atheist movement is because it includes groups of old, white, men.
Noted atheist Thunderf00t did an article that eviscerates Atheism+, entitled A+ (atheism plus), For A Third Glorious Age of Total Agreement
As to myself, I can't say that I really know that much about it. Maybe what I've read so far is nothing more than unfavorable bias. And, am just wondering if anyone else has heard of this, or knows anything about it.
This is the link to go to Atheism+.
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To clarify, I did not say or intend to say that this thread was WWIII, I was referring to the reaction of various blog commentators to proposals from atheists and skeptical groups to institute anti-harassment policies at their respective conferences. Many of those were indeed way out of all proportion to the intended actions.
Took the words right out of my mouth.
I'm glad there is a large and diverse skeptic community where we could have this discussion without a massive A+ derail. Almost every poster was able to stay on topic and engage Pat's actual point. That's rare in progressive spaces these days.
Matthew, I agree about those who have expressed their opinions in a dignified way one here. When I first came across the idea of Atheism+, I honestly had no idea what it was all about. And, after reading the links I initially put up, my opinion was somewhat less than favorable. And, less than favorable in this respect. I actually agree with the principles of Atheism+ that I're read about. Anti-racism, anti-misogyny, anti-homophobia, etc. In fact, I support equal rights and equal treatment for all. I guess what rubbed me the wrong way was, as Jonathan Chang elucidated, that which appears to me a dogmatic approach tolerating no dissent. As I stated earlier, I'm not a fan of dogma. And, while I tend to agree with principles espoused by Atheism+, I've yet to see how those principles, and atheism, are inextricably linked. I know liberal, libertarian, and conservative atheists, and atheists who have adopted various positions of all three. In many cases, the only commonality is a rejection of the supernatural. Like the quote attributed to Madelyn Murray O'Hair, "Organizing atheists is like herding cats."
After reading a clarification by PZ and doing some reading on their forums I think that it is not as problematic as I first believed. I am still not an adherent but I am less concerned now.
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Cats, Dogs and Mice - Oh My!
RAY: I happened to find this puzzler the other day in my puzzler folder. It's from Barry Lawber. And it's from July '96. Here's his puzzler:
You're given a hundred dollars and told to spend it all purchasing exactly a hundred animals at the pet store. Dogs cost $15. Cats cost a buck, and mice are 25 cents each.
TOM: Let me get this straight. You have to spend exactly a hundred bucks and you end up with exactly a hundred animals?
RAY: Right. The other only other criterion is that you have to purchase at least one of each animal.
The question is, how many of each animal do you have to purchase to equal a hundred animals purchased at exactly a hundred dollars?
Think you know? Drop Ray a note!
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A last-gasp Shane Williams try helped Ospreys to a 31-12 victory over the Dragons and kept his team on course for a home play-off spot.
A last-gasp Shane Williams try helped Ospreys to a 31-12 victory over the Dragons and kept his team on course for a home play-off spot.
It what may be his last appearance at home before retiring at the end if the season, it was fitting that Shane Williams led the Ospreys out for this Welsh derby, and scored what could be a crucial try right at the end of the game.
Despite a ferocious start by the Ospreys two Lewis Robling's penalties gave the visiting side the lead.
The Ospreys pressure did eventually pay off when a Ryan Jones try and a Dan Biggar penalty took them into a 10-6 lead.
Only a dogged Dragons defence was preventing a fluid Ospreys side from extending that lead with try saving tackles from Aled Brew and teenager Hallam Amos reinforcing this.
Repeated infringements at the scrum led to the sin-binning of prop Nathan Buck and the Ospreys were awarded a penalty try to increase their lead to 17-6 going into the break.
Robling's third penalty of the game reduced the Ospreys lead to 17-9 just minutes into the second half. When Biggar cynically tripped Brew, referee Nigel Owens had no choice but to yellow card the fly-half.
Robling's fine kicking display continued with his penalty taking to score to 17-12 with a quarter of the game remaining.
The scrum woes continued for the Dragons as Dan Way was sin-binned for an illegal bind.
The Ospreys sheer dominance at the scrum led to the second penalty try of the game. Biggar's simple conversion extended their lead to 24-12.
In trademark fashion, Williams scored and converted the bonus-point try with the final move of the game.
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Tries: RP Jones, Williams, Penalty 2
Cons: Biggar 3, Williams
Pens: Biggar
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Well I just though share something that kishi appears to either left something out about this element match up or has done a mistake. I'm hoping its the former.
Will start with what the manga is saying
Manga facts
We are told when Naruto is training for his wind element that lightning is a bad match against earth. Yamato then says to naruto "your lucky your not a earth user me" because sasuke uses lighting.
Now in the recent chapter with the third raikage told the allaince that all shinobi apart from earth users should retreat. The thrid raikage(black lightning user) is trying to save shinobi from needless deaths yet says earth element shinobi should fight him. http://read.mangashare.com/Naruto/ch...8/page022.html
Laws of nature
Earth doesnt conduct electricty this why when there's a lightning strike all the people on earth dont die from the 1000000 volts coming at the earth.
The vertict
Now the the part with raikage against the army is following logic that earth users should have advantage to lighnting users due how nature works. But yamato told naruto earth is weak against lightning.
Confusing isnt it
So which is it?
Is lightning weak against earth like it should be and yamato is a noob
Is lightning strong against earth and therefore making the third raikage a noob? This doesn't sound right, noob and kage shouldnt co-exist.


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Camp Shaw was established in 1956 and is the best kept secret in all of beautiful Kankakee County! Camp Shaw is also a wonderful place to hold a variety of outdoor and indoor events. It provides overnight accommodation; horseback riding, guided trail rides or group lessons and weekend packages are available. It is also an outdoor, environmental science education program encouraging interest and participation in the balanced management of natural resources.
Let's spend a day at the fair. Go to the time-honored livestock shows, play some games, enter contests, enjoy the exciting live entertainment, be brave and ride on the carnival rides, or feast on the fair food; but don't forget to see the demolition derby or rodeo.
Frank Lloyd Wright's B. Harley Bradley House
The B. Harley Bradley House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1900 The B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee, Illinois, is widely acknowledged as Wright's first Prairie Style design. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places individually and as part of the Riverview Historic District. Following an extensive restoration, the Bradley House now enjoys the opportunity to be appreciated by architecture fans from around the world. This Prairie Style house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright along with its neighboring home. The houses are acknowledged by the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy as Wright's first house designs that ushered in Wright's Prairie Style. The B. Harley Bradley House is open for 1 hour tours.
This year-round facility offers five basketball courts, eight volleyball courts, two soccer fields, a video game arcade, bumper cars, two mini-golf courses, softball batting cages, a go-kart track, climbing wall and paintball field.
The Kankakee County Museum is the home of the Kankakee County Historical Society. Founded in 1906, it is the oldest incorporated local historical society in Illinois. The Main Museum Building contains seven permanent and temporary exhibit galleries, the Museum Store, the Museum's Archival Research Library, the Museum's offices, and support facilities. The Museum Complex also encompasses the historic 1855 Dr. A. L. Small House, the 1904 Taylor One-Room Schoolhouse, Column Garden and Outdoor Exhibit Area. The museum boasts more than 85,000 artifacts in addition to 20,000 still images in the photo collection.
The Kankakee River takes a leisurely path from its origin to a point near Wilmington, Illinois, where it joins the DesPlaines River to form the Illinois River. Long acclaimed as one of the cleanest rivers in the Midwest, the Kankakee is a gentle Class I river ideal for first-time canoeists.
Brickstone Restaurant and Brewery
Relax in the warm, comfortable atmosphere and try beers made on-site at Brickstone. Their ample menu includes pub favorites and full meals. During the warmer months enjoy your brew on their outdoor patio.
Iroquois County State Wildlife Area
The area features some of the finest and most extensive prairie-marsh and sand dune vegetation remaining in Illinois. Primarily operated as a permit pheasant hunting area, hiking, picnicking, and snowmobiling opportunities are also available.
With over 16,000 square feet and space for over 110 vendors, Castle Antiques has something for everyone. From old fishing lures to dog-eared books, this is a one-stop place to find a host of treasures. Don't miss the furniture room in the back with items collected from numerous estate sales and auctions.
Essex Historical Society Museum
This historical site features a one-room schoolhouse and historical artifacts contained in an adjacent brick building. Learn about area strip mines that date back to the 1900's. This Kankakee museum is open by appointment and during special events.
The 4,000-acre park extends along both sides of the Kankakee River offering unspoiled settings that are surrounded by scenic bluffs and woods. The park includes hiking trails, biking trails, canoeing, fishing, camping, cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, picnic areas, hunting, boat launches, and much more! In addition there are several shelters available for picnic events.
Scuba dive the spring-fed quarry of 12 acres in a park-like setting. Call for reservations.
A tandem Skydive with Skydive Greater is a fun safe way for you to experience the thrill of skydiving while securely attached to an experience instructor with 1,000 jumps and many years of experience.
Indian Oaks Antique Mall covers 18,000 square feet, is on one level and handicapped accessible for shopping convenience. Our Mall features a wide-range of fine antiques and collectibles, including wonderful primitives, high-quality furniture, rare books, costume and fine jewelry, beautiful glassware, one-of-a-kind country crafts, including Amish-made furniture and Amish country kitchen items--and, is "topped-off" with a fine selection of gift items, candles and potpourri. We take pride in the fact that there is "Something for Everybody" at Indian Oaks.
Kankakee Model Railroad Club and Museum
See large operating model train displays and railroad memorabilia within Kankakee's restored train depot. The museum also features a scale model replicating the city of Kankakee during the 1950's. A restored rail car and trolley can be rented for special events.
Located off the corner of Route 102 and WIlliam Latham Drive, it includes Jewel-Osco and Office Depot as the anchor stores. Additionally you will find local specialty shops and restaurants.
Located in the lower level of the historic Majestic Centre, this charming mall houses specialty shops and art galleries. The specialty shops offer collectibles, home décor, jewelry, purses, and art.
Northfield Square has more than 65 fine retail shops, which include J.C.Penney, Carson Pirie Scott, and Sears. The mall also houses Movies 10, a 10-screen Cineplex. Just off I-57, exit 315, the mall is conveniently located near hotels and attractions.
The Kankakee South KOA offers a quiet get-away-from-it-all retreat that's just an hour south of Chicago. Good restaurants, golf courses, canoe trips and Friday night stock car races are nearby.
Located on Route 50 North. Includes various stores and restaurants such as Super Walmart, Kohl's, Lane Bryant, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dick's Sporting Goods, Petco, Rue 21, Buffalo Wild Wings, McDonalds and many more!
Enthusiasts of all kinds find enjoyment in the wide array of activities the park offers including 4-miles of fully accessible paved paths that wind through natural prairie, woods and riverfront of the Perry Farm site.
A facility of the Kankakee Valley Park District, Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena features a NHL rink, Game Zone arcade and Breakaway Cafe concessions.
This historic depot is now home to railroad memorabilia displays.
Exploration Station, A Childrens Museum
A hands-on exploration and discovery museum for children and their families. Tuesday & Thursday are donation afternoons, where after 2 p.m. a suggested donation of $1.00 per person is requested.
Scuba dive in a 12-acre, spring-fed quarry and see several varieties of fish, along with underwater attractions that include a 33-foot cabin cruiser, a marine dump truck and an amphibious vehicle. Rental equipment, air-fills and dive instruction are available.
French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn
Here you can explore the French involvement in the history of the Kankakee River Valley-the first explorers and missionaries; the coureurs de bois and fur traders and the pioneer settlers from France, French Canada, and Belgium.
The Letourneau Home Museum is the one time home of George R. Letourneau. A contemporary of Abraham Lincoln, George R. Letourneau was the only person to have had the distinction of having been village president and mayor of the city of Kankakee. Today the Letourneau home is a museum that contains many artifacts and is maintained by the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society. The museum is open on the third Sunday of each month (except January, February and holidays). Call (815) 933-6452 for cancellations or further announcements.
Fully prepared, spiral-sliced, HoneyBaked Ham or gently roasted, sweetly glazed turkey breast, you can be sure it will always be perfect. Sandwiches, dinners, box lunches, and sides are all available. Call ahead for pick-up, dine in or have an event catered with their mouth-watering selections.
Willowhaven Interpretive Center
A facility of the Bourbonnais Township Park District, The Willowhaven Interpretive Center is a free hands-on museum that houses natural and historical exhibits, provides the community a place to learn, explore, and enjoy the splendors of nature! Displays focus on Illinois wildlife, conservation and natural history. The most popular displays include hands-on discovery tables with pelts, nests, feathers, tracks and more. The center also has live animal displays, aquariums, a children's reading nook, computer tables and a microscope lab table.
A beautiful 1931 art deco 375 seat theatre. Shows are open to all ages and start at 7pm except on special events. The theatre brings the opportunity of a variety of entertainment arts; from concerts, live music & professional dance troupes to dinner theatre, local talent shows, private events such as weddings, and special holiday productions. This building was designed by the famous Louis Skidmore of "Skidmore, Owens and Merrill." The Watseka Theatre is believed to be the only theatre he ever designed. It's definitely a "Diamond in Our Own Backyard."
Originally called the Mount Airy School, the Little Red Schoolhouse was moved to its present location in 1983. This 1850's school house has been restored and contains period memorabilia and artifacts. (Circa 1853). Open by appointment only.
Witness the history of the universe from its fiery birth to the formation of our own solar system on a state-of-the-art digital projector that gives a multimedia and full-dome show. Open year round, there are several shows scheduled during the week.
Campsites are located on the banks of the lake in the birch trees, in the meadow nestled among the oaks and maples, and along the Kankakee River. Entertainment is planned on weekends and holidays.
Check out this pioneer cabin that gives a glimpse of Illinois' earliest settlers' way of life on the frontier. It is located in a majestic park setting along the Kankakee River.
The Kankakee County Soldiers, members of the International Basketball League, provide hoops action during their regular season and special exhibition games.
Iroquois County Historical Society Museum
This old ourthouse museum houses numerous exhibits, as well as collections of natural and cultural objects that reflect the dinstictive characteristics of the county.
This mural honors the late Fey Orr, a prominent local businessman and philanthropist. The mural is painted on the Chebanse Grain & Lumber Co. building, and depicts the people and lifestyle of Beaverville.
This nine-ton cannon, used in WW II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, stands alongside Veterans Parkway in honor of the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces.
This fun family spot, open April-October, offers two miniature golf courses. This par 70 course exhibits excellent golfing conditions. The blue championship tees boast a 6191 yard layout; where as the white/silver/red tees cover 5833/5616/4946 yards respectively.
Coyote Canyon is a casual low price concept with an exciting twist. It is an all-you-can-eat steak buffet with juicy steaks, tender chicken and steakburgers, all prepared right before your eyes on the display grill. Guests can also enjoy our hot and cold buffet, soups, salads, side dishes and vegetables as well as a full-service bakery with rolls, muffins, pies, cakes and soft serve ice cream with a variety of toppings.
Luxury at a moderate price, the Comfort Inn is conveniently located in Bourbonnais off I-57, near Olivet Nazarene University, Legends Sportsplex and Northfield Mall. With 114 new guest rooms, complimentary hot breakfast, free WiFi and onsite meeting room facilities, this property is ideal for business guests and leisure travelers.
Country Inn and Suites - Manteno
With generous accommodations and located near Bradley, Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene University and Kankakee, this hotel is a hospitable place for all travelers. Convenient location, great service, affordability and comfortable hotel rooms.
41 comfortable rooms including free continental breakfast, an indoor pool and suites available. Close to I-57 exit 315.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
Please come enjoy our hospitality and Stay Smart breakfast buffet. The hotel meeting rooms can accommodate up to 100 people. Additionally, there are many restaurants within walking distance and the Northfield Square Mall is next door for any shopping needs. We are a pet friendly with a refundable deposit. Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites in Bourbonnais where you can Stay Smart in the Kankakee, Bradley, Bourbonnais area.
Reflecting on the past one might envision the charm of the neighborhood. Built in 1907 this late Queen Ann home offers a quiet comfortable getaway of yesteryear from the stress of modern life. Breakfast creations can be served in the Maurice Chevalier Dining Room or on the Front Porch. Travelers of both business and pleasure are welcome!
A campground that has something for everyone with basketball, volleyball and other activities.
This privately-owned, 1890'a depot was restored in 2001 and contains photos and artifacts relating to Momence's railroading history.
This not-for-profit Gallery acts as an advocate for local and visiting artists from a variety of genres. It also offers an opportunity to people of all ages to learn about and appreciate the visual arts through our exhibits, tours, workshops, and programs offered. The Gallery is uniquely located with Provena Heritage Village senior facility, and continues to enrich the daily lives of the residents here. Admission into the gallery is free and donations are accepted.
Located in an old border town, situated along the Kankakee River. Designed and built by A.E. Wikstrom in 1892, it was known as the Villa Swea and was a gathering place for visiting Swedish dignitaries and local socialites.
Specializing in furniture. Large selection of armoirs. Only open weekends.
Manteno Historical Society Museum
The Manteno Historical Society Museum is headquartered in the Charles Skinner House, located in the center of Manteno. The opening of the Skinner House as a Museum took place in 1994. The first floor of the building has display areas of early 20th century living in the area. Of special interest is the medical display of items from the offices of Dr. Rouleau, Dr. Phipps, Dr. Malott, Dr. Thomas and Dr. Echevarria. Articles from Dr. Gagnon's dental office and pharmaceutical items from Hilsenhoff Drug Store have also been donated. The lower floor includes exhibit space, a kitchen and collections of archival materials. The upper floor presently houses a room commemorating Manteno war veterans featuring uniforms and memorabilia from WWI to the present.
Willowhaven Interpretive Center
Whispering Willows Park at Willowhaven Interpretive Center features open prairies, wetlands, interpretive gardens and 1.5 miles of limestone trails surrounding two scenic ponds. All trails begin and end at the Willowhaven Interpretive Center scenic outlook.
Depicting everyday life in the late 1880's, this 1869 home features period furnishings throughout. It originally served as a private residence. The Momence Women's Club was instrumental in preserving this lovely house museum. The home is maintained by the City of Momence. The arbor and gardens were created by the Momence High School Shop Class and Main Street Momence.
Casual, family-friendly dining, with signature pizzas, pasta and sandwiches being the focus of the menu. Jugs of GoomBa Red and GoomBa White table wine will be available. Bar area and adjacent pub room now feature high-top tables, big screen TVs and updated decor.
52 rooms, super start breakfast from 6am-10am, Olympic-size jacuzzi.
Reed's Canoe offers three trips ranging in length from 2 to 6 hours, and are suitable for new and experienced canoeists.
Launch off a ramp and go airborne at the area's only skate park! It is an unsupervised skate at your own risk park.
Antiques and collectibles over 100 dealers. Over 75 showcases, 10,000 sq ft. All on one floor. Appraisals. Buy-sell-trade.
River Front Berry Farm - Martinton
This roadside spots sells in-season red and black raspberries, strawberries, aspargus, rhubarb, sweet corn, new potatoes, zucchini, acorn squash, apples, pears, garlic, pumpkins, tomatoes, onions and peppers.
59 Rooms, one meeting room for 35 people, business center, Indoor pool, spa, fitness center.
Welcome! At the Route 50 Motel you can easily find us after a long day of driving. We are located on the highway and easy to spot. We offer fresh coffee as well as an outdoor pool, cozy beds and all the necesities you need. 96 rooms. Outdoor pool. Free HBO and ESPN
Hilton Garden Inn Kankakee is only minutes away from Kankakee River Road Park, Splash Valley Water Park, and Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena. There are also several golf courses as well as our beautiful Kankakee River State Park within only 10 miles of our facility. Our features at the Hilton Garden Inn Kankakee, Illinois include our full breakfast, dinner and evening room service in the Great American Grill. Also enjoy our complimentary workout facility and indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi.
The cemetery is the eternal home of Timothy Webster, a Civil War spy.
Family House Restaurant and Sport Bar
For more than twenty years, this family-owned restaurant has catered to family and casual dining enthusiasts. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are accented with a sports bar and live entertainment.
Campsites are located on the banks of the lake in the birch trees, in the meadow nestled among the oaks and maples, and along the Kankakee River. Entertainment is planned on weekends and holidays.
A mouth watering treat, you'll want to come back for more. Rubs and sauces are made from scratch.
Shagbark is a 9 hole public golf course located in Iroquois County. Family owned and operated for 40+ years, our location is perfect to give you the peace and quiet you seek. Apart from satisfying your recreational needs, our kitchen will cater almost anything: from small outings to large-scale weddings and events.
Start your day off with deluxe complimentary continental breakfast with fresh Belgian waffles, hot freshly brewed coffee, fresh breads and pastries, milk, juice, hot and cold cereals and more. Relax at the end of the day or have fun with your family in our indoor pool and spa.
Step across the threshold of this lovingly restored, 106 year old building. Throughout the two story shop and its enclosed garden, you'll find a tasteful and eclectic blend of upscale, contemporary home and garden décor items. Mirrors, lamps, clocks, candles, candleholders, vases, and gorgeous garden iron. You'll also find trendy fashion jewelry and accessories. The ground floor Wine Corner features fine wine and wine accessories. Sampling takes place every day and wine can be purchased by the glass (or bottle) for sipping while you shop or to enjoy in our beautiful garden. Up the Stairs, you'll find The Food Corner, filled with a surprising array of Illinois Food products and kitchen gadgets you won't want to live without. All around you'll find April Cornell linens, more accessories and décor, a Spa Corner designed to inspire and sooth your mind, body and spirit.
26 rooms, some with kitchenettes. Handicap rooms, pet friendly.
Quality Inn & Suites - Bradley
Located in the heart of The Kankakee River Valley. Just 50 minutes from Chicago. A full service hotel that offers a downtown atmosphere of elegance and luxury.
Uniquely private, the Razzano House is an architect designed home built by restauranteur Louis Razzano in 1952 to match the elegant period homes in the area. It is now a charming, comfortable guest home.
38 rooms, pet friendly, handicap accessible.
Dine in an 18-room mansion built in 1900. Beautifully furnished and decorated with antiques. The tables are set with fine silver, elegant crystal and china. If you are looking for a unique and historical setting for your wedding ceremony, reception, dinner party, shower or your next event, The Bennett-Curtis House is it.
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42 rooms, large truck parking available. Nice hotel. Meeting room accommodates 50. Handicap rooms, pet friendly.
54 guest rooms with complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, and free high-speed internet. Packages are available.
There's fun for the whole family, and if you would like the collection of David Bradley tractors this is the place to come. Along with the tractors there's farm demonstrations, children activities, tractor pulls, weed wacker pulls, a flea and crafts market, plus for a fun filled experience you don't want to miss the tractor square dancing show.
Our championship par 72 ranks among the finest in Kankakee county. With rolling hills, water on 11 holes and huge old oaks, Minne Monesse is a golf course that is enjoyable for both the professional and novice golfer. Established in 1926, it's privately owned and operated. With a spectacular view of the golf course, our main dining, banquet, and bar room can accommodate groups of up to 150, with an additional private banquet and meeting room with seating for up to 90 more people. With excellent food we can make you next outing or meeting a pleasurable experience.
CITY:Grant Park
The 18-hole South Shore Golf Course in Momence, IL is a public golf course that opened in 1928. Designed by Willie Watson, South Shore Golf Course measures 6174 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 126 and a 69.4 USGA rating. The course features 2 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Manteno Golf Club and Learning Center
The Management proudly welcomes you to Manteno Golf Club and Learning Center. We are confident that you will find that our dedication and hard work result in a golf and dining experience of the highest level. A symbol of pride, Manteno Golf Club and Learning Center boasts an 18-hole golf course, Learning Center practice range, two practice greens, a 7,000 square foot banquet facility, lounge, and Golf Shop.
One of Kankakee County's premier golf courses, Oak Springs Golf Club features a state of the art irrigation system, full service lounge and restaurant, pro shop and driving range. Situated in the midst of the rolling hills and forested plains of beautiful St. Anne, Illinois, golfers marvel at the natural beauty of Oak Springs. Our golf club boasts a fabulous 18-hole golf course–considered by many to be among the best in Kankakee County–and located a short 45 minutes south of Chicago on I-57.
CITY:Saint Anne
Here on the banks of the Kankakee River, the pair whittled dense forest into a string of captivating holes, capping each one with an elusive, undulating target. Kankakee Elks' satin-smooth, vexingly swift greens are its calling card—the best surfaces south of I-80, some have said. They're also the 6,430-yard circuit's best defense, since only a handful of bunkers and a solitary water hazard come into play.
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DRESDEN, Germany -- Charle Cournoyer, of Boucherville, Que., captured a silver medal Saturday at a World Cup short-track speedskating event.
It was one of three medals for Canadian competitors as Marie-Eve Drolet of Laterriere, Que., and Guillaume Bastille of Riviere-du-Loup, Que., both registered third-place finishes.
Cournoyer finished second in the men's 1,000-metre final with a time of one minute and 25.732 seconds. China's Wenhao Liang claimed the gold in 1:25.677 while Victor An of Russia was third in 1:25.824.
Bastille took third in the men's 1,500-metre race, collecting his second bronze medal of the season with a time of 2:14.179. Korean Da Woon Sin was first in 2:13.149 while American J.R. Celski was second in 2:13.195.
Francois Hamelin, of Sainte-Julie, Que., was 16th while Vincent Cournoyer, of Boucherville, Que., was 19th.
Drolet, a week before her 31st birthday, was third in the women's 1,500 for her second medal of the season. Elise Christie of Great Britain won the gold in 2:21.851 with Korea's Min-Jung Kim second in 2:21.952.
Gabrielle Waddell, of Red Deer, Alta., was eighth.
The Canadian women's relay team qualified for the final against China, Korea and the Netherlands. After a fall early in the first minute of the race, Canada rallied to finish second.
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Located in North Carolina, Transformation Studio is a specialty finishing business that offers a collection of vintage and antique home furnishings. Owners Cathy Crume and Jill Zimmer, who are sisters, have a love of many design styles and an eye for mixing them to create contemporary décor. They merge a love of treasure hunting with years of finishing and furniture restoration. No matter what the era or style, they select items for their timeless quality.


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Steve Madden Klak Slip-On
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Fashionable and cool are the names of the game with Steve Madden Footwear. The Klak slip-on is a great, versatile shoe that looks great with dress pants for the office, or jeans for a night on the town.
- Leather upper
- Slip-on design
- Dual elastic panels for an easy, comfortable fit
- Square moc toe
- Lightly cushioned footbed
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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October 09, 2013
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Location: Chicago, IL
February 21, 2013
Stylish and comfortable
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Blending low weight, underfoot protection, excellent flexibility and a zero drop design, the Saucony Virrata offers minimal cushioning and a semi-firm ride.
Light weight, protective cushioning, and zero drop come together in the Saucony Virrata. This neutral trainer features a flexible and 0mm offset platform to allow you a natural and uninhibited stride, while retaining the cushioning you need to guard you from the hard road. A seamless and breathable mesh upper provides a comfortable bootie-like fit, while the low weight of the shoe makes it an ideal partner for training and racing.
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Weight: 5.9 oz (size 8)
Stack Height: Heel (17mm), Forefoot (17mm)
Available Widths: B=Medium
How It Fits (based on width B)
The Virrata is a minimum feature, minimum neutral shoe designed for speedwork, racing and daily training.
Comments: I love this shoe! It is super light and I love running in them. My only issue is durability... There is nearly no rubber on the bottom where I strike most (the forefoot) and this has lead to visible wear in only a couple of weeks of running in them. As a side note I am heavy for a runner 160lb + and I am hard on shoes (but I do rotate my shoes to rest them). Because of when I got these I did a lot of running inside and on the treadmill (I have not tested them outside yet). But I have done a bit of interval work on the treadmill and afterward found pink dust (from the sole) all over the treadmill and my shoes. So although these are not the perfect shoes for me (I need something a little more lasting while on a graduate student budget) these may work great for someone who is not as hard on shoes! I still have them in my shoe rotation but I am afraid they are going to wear out pretty fast!
From: Elizabeth, Jamestown, NC, USA. 2/14/14
Comments: I really like the look and weight and cushioning of this shoe, but unfortunately the mesh developed holes throughout. Very odd and disappointing. Not sure if I got a pair of lemons or what, but the entire toe/top of foot box area is polka dotted with holes that materialized about 2 months in to owning them.
From: Courtney, Denver, CO
Comments: I found out about these shoes at a running clinic put on by Fleet Feet. I have plantars faciitis (PF) and ankle bursitis (AB) in my right foot so my podiatrist prescribed custom orthotics and even said stop running (not going to happen). All the foot exercises, PT, and orthotics the problems were still there. Then I began to read and learned my feet cannot heal if they are jacked up with a wad of rubber and pre-shaped inserts. Fast forward, I decided to take things into my own hands and decided to go the minimalist route. I have been running in these shoes for about a month and they just completed a half marathon and did me proud. I LOVE THESE SHOES. I took the time to break them in and they work. Cool, light, and gives me great footing. My PF/AB is slowly going away due to my feet being in their normal position and learning correct running form. I am going to buy another pair in order to have them for racing only and the current ones for training. Also, Running Warehouse has the best prices and customer service so of course I will purchase them from here like I do all of my running gear!! I highly recommend this shoe and the great color choices!!
From: Ila, Evantson, IL, USA
Comments: I am not someone who normally reviews things but I felt the need to do it for these shoes since they are brand new to the market. So a little about me first, I run approximately 30 miles a week. One "low" mileage speed work day, 2 5/10K days and 1 long Saturday run. So I have tried these out in most situations. I own mostly traditional running shoes but lately I have decided some of my issues (i.e. foot dragging and not pushing off correctly) might be helped by switching to a minimal shoe. I was right. I own the Saucony A5's as well and those are great for running races but I didn't enjoy the experience of training in them. The Saucony Virrata is awesome! I am so impressed by all the functions of the shoe. I seriously feel like this is the shoe I have been waiting for for all these years so I am so excited! So I decided to make a pro/con list to help out other people planning to try this shoe.
Pro's: Super light= weight of a racing flat, awesome for helping form. 18mm foam= so still very well cushioned for long runs. The shape= encourages a "natural" midfoot strike but doesn't hurt you if you don't. Really flexible with all the ridges= which makes it feel glove like. Because foam is what is touching the ground/ there is no rubber on the very bottom, you still can feel the road, rocks, trail. Which I love the feeling of. Looks awesome. Black with neon green and pink. And, I don't know if other companies do this but it's brilliant- the Saucony logo on the side is a light reflector for safety and it just looks awesome too.
Con's: There is no rubber on the bottom/ the foam is what hits the ground= I'm a little worried about the durability, though no issues yet. This isn't necessarily this shoe but because it is zero drop you can't just lace them up and run. It takes some breaking in for your feet/ankles so you don't get injured. Overall, I love this shoe and would highly recommend it.
From: Megan, New Orleans, LA, USA


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The Manti-La Sal National Forest Resource Advisory Committee will
meet at 9 a.m., Sept. 13, 2012 at the Utah Division of Natural
Resources Building at 319 North Carbonville Road, Price, Utah. The
purpose of the meeting is to consider grant requests for Secure Rural
Schools funding. This is an open meeting. Persons who wish to bring
related matters to the attention of the Committee may file written
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
The Green River Lady Pirates went to Richfield as the number one seed from region 19 to play in the 1-A state tournament and ended up splitting their four games at the Sevier Valley Center. Green River won on Wednesday and Friday and lost on Thursday and Saturday to finish seventh.
In their opener at the tournament, Green River defeated Valley by a score of 39-36 with Sarah Swalberg leading the way with 10 points. Valley led after the first quarter 6-4. Green River led at the half 18-16 and the score was tied at the end of the third quarter at 26-26.
Also scoring for the Pirates were Brandi Webster with 9 points, Crosby Hatt with 6 points, Bailie Packer with 5 points, Cady Mecham with 4 points, Leah Swalberg and Jill Vetere with 2 points each and Tracy Engleman with 1 point.
On Thursday, Green River lost to Panguitch 42-34. The score was tied 8-8 after the first quarter and 20-20 at the half. Panguitch took the lead for good in the third quarter and led 33-27 at the end of the period.
Webster led the team with 12 points. Mecham scored 6 points, Packer and Hatt each scored 5 points, Leah scored 4 points and Vetere scored 2 points.
On Friday, Green River rebounded from their Thursday loss and defeated St Joseph 46-37. Green River grabbed the first quarter lead as they almost doubled their opponent. They led 13-7 after the quarter. Green River would lead at the end of every quarter in the game.
Webster, the leading scorer for the season for Green River and second leading scorer in the 1-A ranks, led the team with 15 points. Crosby had a good game as she finished the night with 13 points. Also scoring were Leah with 7 points and Sarah with 5 points. Mecham scored 4 points and Engleman and Packer each scored a point in the game.
On Saturday, in a game that would give the winner fifth place in the state, Green River would lose the game against Bryce Valley by a score of 51-30 as the Pirates could not keep up the good play that had been on display all week. Bryce Valley led after each of the first three periods and even a good fourth quarter by the Pirates did not make the score tighten up.
In this final game, Webster continued her strong play and scored 16 points. Hatt finished second in team scoring and scored 7 points. Vetere, Mecham and Engleman each scored 2 points. Melissa Antillon also scored a single point in the game. Green River finished the season 15-9 and will look forward to next year for an opportunity to do even better as there is only one senior, Leah Swalberg on this season's team. After the slow start to the season as last season's seniors were replaced in the starting line-up by this year's underclassmen, this is a rewarding finish to a basketball season. They were young and they were inexperienced but they played hard and progressed as the season progressed. The Lady Pirates will be even better next season.


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SUMMARY: Francona has 15 years of Major League managerial experience, compiling a record of 1287-1142 (.530) for Philadelphia (1997-2000), Boston (2004-11) and Cleveland (2013-15)...His 1287 wins currently rank fourth among active Major League managers...Has received BBWAA Manager of the Year votes in eight different seasons, including his first two campaigns with Cleveland (2013-14)...Francona has guided a team to at least 90 wins seven times in his career, most among active managers...Owns 11 consecutive winning seasons, the longest streak by any active skipper...Saw a streak of nine consecutive seasons with 86-plus wins come to an end in 2014, which stands as the sixth-longest by any manager in MLB history...His 11 straight winning managerial seasons are the most by a MLB manager since Joe Torre (1996-2009)...Has guided his teams to the MLB Postseason on six different occasions (including 2013 with Cleveland), compiling an all-time winning pct. of .609 (28-18) in the playoffs, which stands as the second-best mark in MLB history (min 25G) behind Joe McCarthy (.698, 30-13)...Has won all eight World Series games he has managed, the most wins w/o a loss in the history of the Fall Classic...Has won seven of 10 playoff series overall (excluding 2014).
INDIANS: Has steered Cleveland to a combined record of 258-227 (.532) from 2013-15, the third-most victories of any manager in Indians history through his first three seasons (STATS LLC)... 2015: Recorded his 11th straight winning season as club went 74-66 (.529) from May 1 thru the end of the season...2014: Notched his 10th consecutive season with 85-plus wins, managing the Indians to a record of 85-77 (.525), finished fifth in A.L. Manager of the Year voting... 2013: In his first season as Cleveland's Manager, Francona was named A.L. Manager of the Year after guiding the Indians to a 92-70 (.568) record, fourth-best in the A.L. and tied for seventh-best in the Majors...The 92 wins were 24 more than the Indians recorded in 2012 (68-94), matching the largest win improvement in franchise history (1986: plus-24, 84-78) when removing the impact of strike-shortened seasons ('81, '94)...Among Divisional Era (since 1969) managers in their first ever season with a team, that's tied for the eighth-largest such win improvement, although Francona was just the seventh skipper on that list to win at least 90 games in the process of helping his team win at least 24 more games than previous season...Named 42nd Manager in Cleveland Indians history on October 8, 2012...2012: Spent season as an analyst for ESPN, primarily providing studio work and color commentary on the Sunday Night Baseball telecast with Dan Shulman and Orel Hershiser.
RED SOX YEARS (2004-11): Led Boston to five playoff appearances, six seasons of 90 or more victories and two World Series titles (2004, 2007) over an eight-season span from 2004-11, as the Red Sox (.574, 744-552) posted the second-highest win pct. in MLB over that span behind the Yankees (.595, 771-525)...2004 title ended an 86-year drought (1918)...His 744 wins with the Red Sox rank second in the 112-year history of the franchise, while .574 win pct. was second-best in Sox history behind Joe McCarthy (.606)...Only Francona and Joe Cronin (13, 1935-47) managed the Red Sox more than seven consecutive full seasons...2001-03: Special asst. to baseball ops in Cleveland under Mark Shapiro and Chris Antonetti...Jerry Narron's bench coach in Texas (2002)...Ken Macha's bench coach in Oakland (2003)
MANAGERIAL DEBUT: Guided the Philadelphia Phillies from 1997-2000, raising club's win total in first three of four seasons...At 37, became youngest manager in MLB on Oct. 30, 1996...1992-96: Was Double-A Birmingham manager in White Sox system from 1992-96, earning Southern League Manager of the Year honors and Baseball America Manager of the Year honors in 1993...Managed Michael Jordan during '94 season...Buddy Bell's third base coach in Detroit (1996).
Playing Career
Played professionally for 11 seasons from 1980-90...Was drafted in the first round by Montreal in 1980 (22nd overall)...Played parts of 10 seasons in the Major Leagues as a first baseman/outfielder from 1981-90 and split the 1988 season between Cleveland and Triple-A Colorado Springs...First big league homer came on Sept. 16, 1981, off Bruce Sutter, after making his debut with Montreal on 8/19/81 at Houston...Appeared in the NLDS and NLCS for Montreal in 1981...First two big league seasons were derailed by knee problems and was limited to just 46 games in 1982 after hitting .321 due to right knee surgery...Was hitting .346 in 1984 before season-ending left knee surgery...Career ended in 1990.
Full name TERRY JOHN FRANCONA...Has four children: Nicholas (7/11/85), Alyssa (4/7/87), Leah (1/27/90) and Jamie (11/24/93), and one grandchild...Nick currently works in baseball operations for the Los Angeles Dodgers...Terry's father, Tito, played 15 years in the Major Leagues from 1956-70, six of which came with the Indians from 1959-64...Tito, 80, was an American League All-Star (1961), hit .363 in 1959 and led the AL in doubles in 1960 (36), and still resides in New Brighton, PA...Terry was a White House dinner guest in 2008...Attended the University of Arizona, where he played three seasons from 1978-80...Won Golden Spikes Award as a junior in 1980, which is given annually to the nation's top amateur player...Hit .401 that year and was also named college Player of the Year by the Sporting News...Batted .458 in the College World Series for 1980 CWS champs and was named series MVP...In May 2010, was selected to the CWS Legends Team (UA also appeared in 1979)...Picked by the Cubs in second round of 1977 Draft (did not sign)...Toured Italy with Team USA in 1978...Graduated from New Brighton (PA) High School in 1977...With the Red Sox and Indians has purchased tickets for military members and veterans to every Sunday home game, and in 2010 served as the Honorary Co-Chair for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation...Very active with the local military, Cleveland Indians Charities and TribeFest during his tenure with the Indians.


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Deux Lux Colby Studded Hobo
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Add some style to your wardrobe with the Deux Lux Colby studded hobo. This great handbag compliments any outfit and has plenty of room to carry all of your essentials.
- Chambray shoulder bag
- Top snap closure
- Flat handle with 7" drop
- Front stud details
- Fabric lining with zip pocket
- Dimensions 19" x 12" x 6"
- Imported
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By: bwbw
Location: CA
October 09, 2013
Gorgeous bag!!
"First of all, I'm not a huge fan of the Hobo-type bags because 1) it could look droopy with lots of things inside and lose structure and 2) it has to be just the right size to be functional and look very good. The quality of those bag is very very good with thick material, so the structure is maintained with or without things inside it. It's very spacious inside and the color of it is amazing! It's a soft light gray color with very thin white lines across it (gives it a little texture), and the gold studs allows it to be worn casually and a little more formally. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase!"
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