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Posted by Ilana Angel
I like to watch this show, but must tell you that blogging it is not fun. It drags on forever and I will, for the hundredth time, say that two hours a week is just too much to ask of us. This show should be an hour. Period. I'm going to plow through this week because quite frankly, nothing great happened. It is the same thing over and over again. Here we go.
The show starts with the super annoying Stephen Baldwin giving his winnings to his mother. I cannot stand Stephen, but I love his mom. Her crush on Trump is the highlight of the show. This week's task is with Chi hair products. I'm bored already. Trump is pushing Arsenio's new show and how everything Trump is fabulous. I am in love with Jose Cuervo.
Marilu is leading her team and Claudio hers. Lil Jon won a challenge for the same product on his season so they have an advantage. Claudia wants to use beauty queens for the challenge, and Dennis Rodman wants to use homeless people. I love Dennis. Claudia is an airhead, but I think Marilu might be more annoying. I could not care any less about this task.
Watching the bickering is no longer interesting. We know who likes who, who annoys who, and who straight up hates who. It's a drag to sit through two hours of crap just to see who is kicked off. It's better to tape it, watch the first 15 minutes, then the last 15 minutes. You can skip over the hour and a half in the middle and not miss a single thing of importance.
I have now been watching the task for over an hour and nothing has happened that is even worth writing about. Stephen being an asshole? Lisa having gas? Gary seeing gas? Marilu stealing Ms. USA from Claudia? Nothing. This show is embarrassing. It's been nothing but setting up Omarosa and Gary to get fired, and everyone else trying to look smart.
We get a Joan Rivers impersonator, Trace with his guitar, and everyone else throwing each other under the bus. We are then in the boardroom and Claudio loses. Everyone agrees that Lil Jon was a top performer and Omarosa did nothing. Then Claudio says she will bring Lil Jon and Dennis back for possible firing. Everyone is scared of Omarosa.
Watching Omarosa talk her way out of the boardroom is very impressive. She is not playing a game, but conducting business. Gary is harmless, does what he is told, and I'm over people picking on him. It's old. I am giving this show one more week to entertain me or I am out. I will watch it in 30 minutes during the week and not blog it if they don't pick up.
Omarosa is saved by fear once again. Claudia is sent home and it would have been her even if Omarosa had been brought back. Trump is losing his edge when Arsenio is more entertaining in the boardroom. One more week is all I am going invest in this show. I am barely hanging on and booze isn't even helping so next week is their final shot at keeping it real.
5.23.13 at 4:21 pm | Bravo is feeding us meth instead of helping us. . .
5.20.13 at 8:46 am | This finale was anticlimactic and simply a trip. . .
5.16.13 at 2:13 pm | This show is like meth and you can't just walk. . .
5.14.13 at 6:18 pm | Bravo needs to cut Trashy Toya loose.
5.11.13 at 8:38 am | Life must be exhausting when you are LeAnn Rimes.
5.6.13 at 7:44 am | These women are crazy, but insanely entertaining.
5.16.13 at 2:13 pm | This show is like meth and you can't just walk. . . (6149)
5.5.13 at 5:39 pm | I am proud of Mariah and like her on and off the. . . (4285)
5.20.13 at 8:46 am | This finale was anticlimactic and simply a trip. . . (3624)
March 25, 2013 | 3:27 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
After hearing a lot of hype about this show, I was interested in seeing what all the fuss was about. These women are something else. Think of the Real Housewives of Atlanta with an edge. It is the same train wreck, just different chicks driving the train. Some are impressive, some crazy, and one might be a man. I didn't want to like it. Damn it!
We are in Atlanta and the first woman we meet is Mariah. She is married to a doctor and the string that connects the women together. She is in love with herself and clearly likes to be the center of attention. She is hosting a cocktail party at her home to celebrate her birthday. It's women only so the party will be used to introduce us to the cast of ladies.
Mariah is black and her husband is Indian. They are living large and have two beautiful kids. We meet Kari and I am quite certain she used to be a man. Her accent is annoying, her attitude is pretentious, and she is on my nerves after less than five minutes. She is married to Dr. Duncan who is an Orthopedic Surgeon. They are both very attractive gentlemen.
Toya is married to an ER doctor. She is very pretty and I like her right away. Then comes Dr. Simone and Dr. Jackie. Jackie is all the things Sheree Whitfield wishes she was, and Simone wants to be just like Jackie. Jackie is a grown up and of all the women, I would most want to be friends with her. Simone is a party girl trapped in a doctor's life.
Quad is a wannabe and she is clearly in need of some mental health care. Interestingly enough, she is married to a Physciatrist. If African American women were hoping this group of ladies would change the stereotypes that the Real Housewives of Atlanta perpetrated, they are going to be disappointed. They may be rich and married up, but they are a mess.
Quad just got married and she is over the top. By over the top of course I mean she is exhausting. Quad and Kari are not friends. Quad and Toya are not friends either. Toya shares that Quad's wedding was called off, by text. They got into a fight and he sent a text to everyone saying it was cancelled. Ouch. Why is Toya sharing the story and not Quad? Ouch.
Quad is unstable and Toya is a troublemaker. Quad keeps putting her finger in Toya's face and Toya keeps pushing her hand away. Kari starts talking smack and the entitlement these chicks, who are simply married to doctors, feel is astonishing. They are just men people. Quad is ready to blow and in the end she is the Kenya Moore of the group. Crazy is on.
Toya and Mariah are visiting at Kari's. Mariah is making excuses for Quad and asks them to be patient with her. Not going to happen. We learn that Dr. Jackie and Dr. Simone used to be partners. Then Simone went out on her own and opened her own office next door. I don't understand their relationship yet and honestly can't tell if they even like each other.
Kari is all sexed up for a sex night with her husband. She answers the door half naked and he wants to talk about work and is not into her at all. Kari's mouth is ridiculous, her ego is out of control, and her accent sounds fake. He bails back to the hospital and she is left on her own. The life of a well-married transvestite can be really hard. Bless her. Him. Her.
Mariah is planning another party, this time for the doctor's and their wives. I'm on the fence about her. Over with Toya, she is trying to talk her husband into a bigger house. She talks about what they learned in counseling, then says she is "devising a scheme". What kind of therapist does she have that taught her the thing to do is to manipulate her husband?
Quad explains what happened with her husband before the wedding. They fought, she left, he texted, she called the police, they were both arrested, they got married. Good for them for airing their dirty laundry on their own, but this is not going to be good for them. These are exactly the people who should not be on reality television. I predict failure for this couple.
Quad is unstable, but I like her. She is good television, which means she is going to crash and burn quickly. I am buckled up and will have more wine for next week. Dr. Jackie asks Mariah over to talk about the fighting at her party. Jackie does not want drama, or silliness, or women behaving badly. She is not sure how she will fit in and is right to be concerned.
There is a lot of honey, baby, child happening and it is annoying. It sounds like they are trying a little too hard to sound southern. Mariah is now visiting Quad, who reminds me of the actress Jackee Harry. Mariah is making the rounds, stirring up trouble and at the same time calming things down. I am digging Quad more at the end than at the beginning.
It is time for Mariah's second party of the episode and fireworks are coming. There is medical talk with the doctors, and then Quad arrives and she lets us know she is ready to take on Toya and Kari. These women are a hot mess and simply pick up where RHOA finishes off, but I am hooked. I will blog them because these chicks are absolutely keeping it real.
March 25, 2013 | 1:50 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
I love these women and I love this show, but this week was a bit slow and actually quite boring. I get that they can't all be winners, but this week was the type of show where you could do your laundry, empty the dishwasher, and take a call, but still not miss anything good. I'm blogging it because I don't want to miss a week, but the fact is, we could have missed this week.
Love is having headaches from a car accident and the doctor says she may be experiencing irritability or temper loss due to it. Rally? I love me some Love, but she was like that before the car accident. The doctor is cute, Love is cute, it's entertaining, but not really good television. Love is a powerhouse and this was not a good use of her camera time. Moving on.
Karen is leaving Arizona and heading back to Staten Island. She managed to take care of business, sort things out with Dave, and get things back on track with her daughter. It was a good visit and I saw sides to Karen that I really like. Back at home Drita is meeting with Carla and telling her she needs to work things out with Love. I'm not really a fan of Carla.
Renee is visiting with her friend Jiton who owns a shoe store. Renee is going to start a shoe line with her and is there to get things started on her dream of launching "Mob Candy". Drita is at her new store with Ang. She is also starting her own business, a makeup store. Good for them that they are using their fame to build better lives for them and their children.
The talk is still about Carla and Love. Enough already. That's all they talked about last week. They need to figure it out already because it is boring. Drita talks to Lee and hangs up before they can get into a fight. I think Drita and Ang are fabulous. Listening to them talk about how useless their husbands are is hilarious. Women all have their own brain, men share one.
Ramona is planning her wedding and I think it is sad. Bless her for wanting to marry Joe while he is home, but it is hard to watch with her kids there. I get this is their life and they know, but still, not everything needs to be said in front of kids. I hope she gets what she wants and the wedding happens. Ramona is a beautiful girl and her future is both bright and dark.
Karen is visiting with her cousin Rena. I love it when we meet someone new people that are hardcore mob. It is fascinating that mob people live amongst us. It is just like the Soprano's. These are people who are involved in an unreal life and when we get a glimpse into it I cannot get enough. Hollywood has nothing on the real life stories of these women. They are brave.
Carla is getting a facial from her father-in-law. Joe is there and to see them together is interesting. Carla is in love with Joe and I think she regrets not letting him come home. I think she should take him back and in seeing them together like this, I think she should try to make it work again. I view Carla and Joe in the same way Ang does. She made a mistake.
Love is getting her nails done with Drita and they are talking about Carla again. Love is telling Drita what to tell Carla, and Carla is tells Drita what to tell Love. Poor Drita. She is trying to be friends with everyone and make peace, but she needs to back the hell out of that mess before it gets ugly. No good will come of this until Love and Carla talk to each other.
Renee is rock climbing with AJ and they are cute. She is trying so hard and while I know he loves his mother, he seems to be annoyed with her a lot. I get it, but wish he would lighten up a little. That said, they are very sweet together and I love how she loves him, and how he loves her back. I wish Renee well and hope she stays happy, healthy, and whole.
It's Love's birthday and the girls, minus Carla, are out dancing. Ramona and Karen are still bickering. Storm arrives and he is yummy. I hope that works out. Cut to Renee getting a look at some sample shoes from her ideas. She is so excited. While the shoes are not my taste, the idea of screwing in a heel with different colors is fabulous and I would buy those.
Carla is having a wine tasting and Ang and Drita are there. For the hundredth time, we are listening to them talk about Love and Carla again. Enough. Carla denies everything Love says, and Love is certain what she is saying is true. I can't believe they actually put this week together from nothing. Hopefully next week will get back on track and keep it real.
March 24, 2013 | 6:18 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
Well here we are again and much to my surprise, I find myself liking Kenya Moore, more and more. To be clear, I think she is a lunatic, but I also like a bit of crazy, and am a bit of crazy, so I am now firmly on Team Kenya. This week looks good, finally, so let's get started.
We pick up at Kandi's party with Kenya storming off in an explosion of drama. Walter is stalking her but I'm not sure why she is so upset about a man she didn't really date, and who apparently suffers from penile dysfunction, but she is out and feeling very betrayed.
Instead of any of her "friends" checking on her, the hens all sit around cackling about her. Cynthia is on a whole other level of gossiping. She was her friend when she needed her, but would rather trash her for extra camera time now. We jump from the party the divine NeNe.
NeNe looks beautiful and is talking about how great her life is now that her dreams are coming true. NeNe and Gregg talk about their future and NeNe jokes she will move to LA and Gregg can stay behind with their son. They have a great relationship and Nene plays the game like a fiddle.
Sidebar: I want to know what kind of strapless bar she wears because she is always sporting off the shoulder shirts and her girls are securely hoisted. They watch a scene from the New Normal and watching her watch herself is cute. I really wish NeNe had her own reality show.
Cynthia is out with Kenya and they jump right into Kandi's party. Cynthia is telling Kenya she needs to move on and get over it, while Kenya is trying to say she wants back up from her girlfriends. Kenya admits she was a Drama Queen but Cynthia is the one who won't let it go.
Kenya takes Cynthia's advice and the point is that regardless of what the advice was, she just wanted backup. She agrees she needs to move on and let Walter and his limpness go. She won't do it of course, but bless her for thinking she will. We are off to therapy with Porsha.
I'm not a fan of televised therapy as no good can ever come of it, but here we go. Porsha tells the therapist she wants a baby but her boss is not on the same page. Porsha cries about her miscarriage and says her boss does not understand how hard it was for her to go through.
I feel for Porsha and understand and relate to what she is saying, but Dear Lord, this chick is such so dumb I find it hard to not laugh at her during such a serious conversation. We jump to Kandi who is launching her Mary Kay-ish vibrators. Does anyone else think Todd looks like Kanye West?
Kandi is crying as she talks about the joys of selling sex toys and I am laughing. Kandi says her vibrator sales people are going to run the country. My, my, my. Off to play catch up with NeNe and Cynthia. It is a scripted glass of wine to talk about Nene and Gregg getting back together.
Kandi is talking to Todd while he brushes his teeth with no toothpaste. She says she is having a hard time with her mom and needs to spend time with her. The conversation is distracting because of her hideous nail polish. Todd does not want her Mom to move into their house.
They get to talking and Kandi gets all Kenya when talking about the ring and a wedding. They talk about babies and pre-nups and I'm bored. It is time to shoot some work out videos! Kenya is shooting in Atlanta while Phaedra is shooting in Beverly Hills. It is getting real ugly, real fast.
Kenya says she is a cheerleader and Phaedra is a linebacker. I must agree. Kenya looks pretty and Phaedra looks like her boobs are being suffocated. Kenya's routine is serious while Phaedra is just silly and they are wearing outfits I do not understand. I'm bored again.
We're off to dinner with NeNe and Gregg. Gregg is having a serious moment and NeNe is on her phone reading text messages. He professes his love her, tells her she is beautiful, and it is sweet. They are laughing, joking, reminiscing, and being real, then he asks her to marry him again.
Nene says yes and it is lovely. Next week will be the finale and I can't wait. I'm looking forward to Kenya's party, but mostly I'm looking forward to it being over. I'm off to watch Married to Medicine to see if these women interest me enough to blog about whether or not they keep it real.
March 20, 2013 | 6:05 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
I get a kick out of this show. It is mindless entertainment and a nice way to spend an evening in front of the TV. Even though Brooke Burke-Charvet bugs the crap out of me, Tom Bergeron is perfection. This season I actually know who most of these people are, which makes it more fun to watch. I won't blog it weekly but did want to give my two cents on the first episode. I will blog it again for the last show of the season.
KELLIE PICKLER: Kellie is a country singer and American Idol alumni. I love her. She is cute, funny, charming, and a great dancer. I think she is a superstar and should be on a sitcom and I hope she stays around until the end. She is dancing with Derek Hough.
VICTOR ORTIZ: Victor is a boxer and while he is violent and dangerous in the ring, he is lovely and extraordinary in his real life. In hearing about his childhood I wanted to hug him and tell him he is wonderful. I think he will get better each week. He is dancing with Lindsay Arnold.
INGO RADEMACHER: Ingo is an actor. I have no idea who this guy is so I don't care about his performance. If he was meant to be the heartthrob they missed the mark. He is not sexy and does not inspire me to know more about him. He is dancing with Kym Johnson.
LISA VANDERPUMP: Lisa is a businesswoman and a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She is hilarious and gorgeous. She is also elegant and a pretty good dancer. I loved her dress and really loved her dog. She got my vote. She is dancing with Gleb Savchenko.
D.L. HUGHLEY: D.L. is an actor and a comedian. I don't what it is about him exactly, but I really like him. There is something really great about his energy and while is not a very good dancer, he is really trying and so I hope is stays for a little longer. He is dancing with Cheryl Burke.
ZENDAYA: Who the hell is this kid and why have they partnered her with someone so old? It looks creepy to me and I'm not into her. She is a great dancer and will get good scores but won't stay around long because it is also a popularity contest. She is dancing with Val Chmerkovskiy.
SEAN LOWE: Sean is the most recent bachelor and I cannot stand him. He is a horrible dancer and unless he starts taking his shirt off he does not have a chance. I am offended that he is even on the show. We are sick of him already and he can go. He is dancing with .
ALEXANDRA RAISMAN: Aly is an Olympic gymnastics champion. I can't comment on her because I was distracted by her chest and didn't notice the dancing. They put her in a horrible dress and made her boobs look odd. She's a child not Pam Anderson. She is dancing with Mark Ballas.
DOROTHY HAMILL: Dorothy is an Olympic skating champion. She is iconic and sweet. I think she is beautiful and a true inspiration. She is a wonderful dancer and she will be around for a while. Her dress was beautiful and her makeup was unfortunate. She is dancing with Tristan MacManus.
WYNONNA JUDD: Wynonna is a country singer and the Kirstie Alley of this season. She is funny and irreverent and I hope she loses a ton of weight and enjoys every second of her experience. She is not a good dancer but Mazel to her for doing the show. She is dancing with Tony Dovolani.
ANDY DICK: Andy is an actor. He is also my favorite after week one. There is something so fragile and kind about him that I felt his pain and his joy when he spoke. He will get better, be a fan favorite, and I am pulling for beyond this show. He is dancing with Sharna Burgess.
JACOBY JONES: Jacoby is a Super Bowl champion and he is fabulous, handsome, charming, and a good dancer. Football players always do well and I imagine he will make it to the top three, hopefully with his shirt off for many of his performances. He is dancing with Karina Smirnoff.
It is going to be a fun season and by the end of it, as in all past seasons, I will want to become a ballroom dancer. Good luck to all. I'll be watching, voting, mocking, and loving all of you each week. By all of you of course I mean not all of you. Zendaya can go. Just keeping it real.
March 18, 2013 | 6:43 pm
Posted by Ilana Angel
We are back in Beverly Hills and I must tell you that this show frustrates me and I find myself getting angry as I watch, which I don't think is the goal of television. Even really bad reality television. The bitterness of Adrienne Maloof and the smell of crap that floats out of my television whenever Faye Resnick is on, is becoming too much. There are moments of greatness with Lisa and Brandi so I stick it out, but between the hags and the Richards sisters, this show is more for mocking than enjoying. For real.
We start with Lisa who is preparing for her house warming/vow renewal. Her house is magnificent and I often fantasize about stealing her dog Giggy. Sidebar: I find it interesting that Lisa uses a Blackberry and not an iPhone. She is having Brandi over while Adrienne has a party to hock vodka. I think Adrienne Maloof is a hag. By hag of course I mean a bitter and nasty troll who sucks the joy out of every room she enters. She'll probably want to sue me now. Adrienne you can ask Brandi for my address. For real.
Brandi arrives to Lisa's for a massage and she looks insane. Who is really that tall and thin? Whatever. They talk about Adrienne's party and how both of them are happy to not be going. Lisa was invited, and Brandi was not, but both agree she is a fame whore who is always trying to sell something. The consensus is that Adrienne is just not a happy person. Cut to Paul wondering around his own home as if he's a guest. That marriage was fake and we all know it. Adrienne knows it. How did he last so long?
Adrienne humiliates her husband in front of everyone, treating him like an annoying child, not the man she shares a home with. She made him look like a loser for years so it will be interesting to see how he reinvents himself now that he is out from under her thumb. Over at the massage, it is odd that Brandi and Lisa are having massages by only one masseuse. He appears to be going back and forth between them and that is just weird. That said, their friendship is fun and I'm glad they have each other for support.
Adrienne's party is cheap and tacky, much like her clothes. Camille is there and I am rolling my eyes because who cares about her? Marisa is there scoping out men and Kyle arrives in desperate need of a bra. Yolanda is looking elegant and classy as she watches in amazement as the girls do shots and tie one on. Marisa talks about a text she got from Brandi telling her to cheat on her husband, and he can cheat on her, so it is fair. Everyone talks about what a great marriage Marisa has and I wonder, are they high?
Marisa appears to have a horrible marriage. She constantly humiliates her husband and speaks of other men in a way that is uncomfortable. She is not sure if Brandi is inviting herself to a threesome, but rather than ask Brandi about it, she reads the text to the entire group and invites a Brandi bashing. The talk is about Brandi's failed marriage and threesomes when Yolanda steps in and tells her she should talk to Brandi, not the group. Marisa thinks Brandi has the hots for Dean and I am laughing. Not gonna happen.
Kyle says Brandi would never sleep with a married man, based on her history, cut to Faye Resnick who says Brandi had sex in the bathroom at Kyle's white party. Faye Resnick is a whore. By whore, of course I mean a whore. She is ignorant, repulsive, hideous, dirty, skanky, mentally deficient, and in my opinion, as smart as an animal that eats their own shit. I do not understand why she is on this show when so many watchers have expressed their hatred of her. She is a parasite and she is ruining this show for everyone.
Adrienne tells the group Brandi has thrown them all under the bus and Yolanda is not standing for it. She tells them to stop and they do. By stop of course I mean they break off into smaller groups and keep talking about the same thing. Camille and Marisa are blowing smoke up Adrienne's ass, while Yolanda tells Kyle that the girls need to grow up and talk to each other, not just about each other. Paul dresses up as a tree and Adrienne calls him pathetic and an attention whore. Yeah, they're happy.
Lisa announces that Adrienne and Paul said they are getting separated. Nobody who knows them can be even remotely surprised. Lisa's home is getting ready for the house warming/vow renewal. The house is looking fabulous as Kevin Lee works his magic. Brandi is on her way to the party with her pal Jennifer. Brandi admits she is not surprised, and wonders if it is a publicity stunt. Adrienne is too dumb to make up something like that. Kyle is shocked while complaining about being famous. Such a troll.
Brandi tells Jennifer about the things Marisa said at Adrienne's party. She heard from Yolanda, who is proving to be fabulous. Brandi wants to give her the benefit of the doubt but trust is broken and it is going to go down. Only in Beverly Hills do you drive up a pink carpet to a party. Everyone is arriving and the festivities are about to begin. Lisa is at the door greeting everyone and I think it is lovely. Kyle wants to gossip the second she arrives we are reminded that Kyle is a complete and total loser. For real.
Mauricio figures out they are renewing their vows and craps all over the day by saying how odd it is to celebrate a marriage when one is ending. Really? Mauricio is a tool. Adrienne is feeding stories to a gossip site, Brandi knows, and it is ridiculous. The talk of the party is Adrienne and Paul and I think it is rude. They can't possibly care this much. Everyone blames Brandi for putting stress on Adrienne's marriage forgetting that we watched this marriage end long before Brandi joined the cast. Dumbasses.
David Foster's ex-wife Linda comes as a guest of Taylor and it is just too much. Why the hell would husband killer invite her? I am telling you people, I cannot wait for Taylor and Adrienne to be gone. Now if we can knock off the Richards sisters we will be in business. A girl can dream. Cut to Marisa kissing up to Kyle. Faye arrives and I am about done. There is simply no way Lisa invited her. No way. Yolanda calls Marisa over to out her gossiping in front of Brandi. Marisa tries to backpedal and Yolanda is not having it.
Yolanda calls out Marisa for lying and Marisa is scrambling. She admits she wants to have sex with a man right there, not her husband, and I am loving me some Yolanda Foster. Bravo. Marisa, Brandi and Yolanda are getting heated and everyone notices and wants to be a part of it because it means camera time. Kyle says she does not want to get involved, and Faye the wretched whore, says we have to go over there. Important to note that she is wearing a dress that is way too young for her old lady ass.
Faye goes up to the table and Brandi tells her she is not involved in it and she can go. Faye responds by telling Brandi she is involved with everything. Really? I'd like my shoe to get involved with your ass Faye. Faye asks Brandi why she doesn't act like a lady. Faye tells Yolanda she is being led down a road by a bad girl and she wants to protect her. Yolanda lets her know she can handle herself. Yolanda then asks Faye to leave and she won't go. Then all 59 minutes are worthwhile because Brandi is television perfection.
Brandi tells the camera that Faye walks over, puts her dick on the table, and wants to talk. Hilarious. Faye is a tucker and bless Brandi for keeping it real. Faye Resnick is a pig and only wishes she was as beautiful, funny, charming, and fabulous as Brandi Glanville. For real. Faye then says that Brandi is to blame for ruining Adrienne's marriage.That's enough for everyone. Marisa tells her she is wrong while Brandi and Yolanda walk away. The rest will be revealed next week on the season finale.
We will not only get the season finale, but we will get part one of the reunion. I love the good girls, Lisa, Brandi, Yolanda, enough to stick around through the crap with the bad girls, Kyle, Kim, Taylor, Adrienne. Faye is a piece of garbage and Camille is irrelevant so they don't matter. It will be interesting to see what happens next week, who will come back next season, and how much Bravo will listen to the people who make them money. Bravo needs to pay attention because we are the ones keeping it real.
March 18, 2013 | 11:58 am
Posted by Ilana Angel
I love this show and while I miss a cast of regular people, there is nothing more entertaining than watching famous people humiliate themselves by being themselves. We are not watching characters, they are being them and more often than not, they are ridiculous and not that appealing. Most of them would be better served to stay away from reality television. That said, without reality TV Marilu Henner is not getting a paycheck.
Gary Busey is an angel in an earth suit and I believe it. Well, I believe that he believes it. He is harmless, very entertaining and Marilu Henner and her pantyhose better back the hell off. Leave him alone bitch. For Real. The show stars with Omarosa giving a check for 40K to Michael Clark Duncan's favorite charity. She cries with n tears but I don't care. This chick is hell on wheels but I want her to win, fake crying or not.
Crystal Light is back to push their new liquid drink and the teams are to make a 5 minute live soap opera. La Toya is the Project Manager for her team with Stephen Baldwin for the others. Arsenio is there to help judge, along with Ivanka. It is weird that it is a soap opera challenge but Lisa Rinna does not want to be the PM. That is how she got famous and she thinks she can't do it? Lisa Rinna is an idiot and her days are numbered.
Stephen Baldwin is a dumbass. I'm not sure being a loser brother to a genius qualifies you as a celebrity, but here he is, hopefully not for long. Penn gets exactly how moronic Baldwin is, which makes me love Penn. Over to the others. La Toya Jackson is unbelievable. She is a cartoon and I am truly surprised by how mean spirited she is. Granted Omarosa is a hardcore, La Toya is a bitch. Another loser sibling of a genius being called a celebrity.
There is no way this show needs to be 2 hours long and is clearly suffering from the same ego as The bachelor. This show could be an hour and be perfect. They do a lot of recapping here. Before the commercial we see what is coming up. We don't need to see it because we are already watching. I hate it when a show des not respect her viewers. We don't need recapping Mr. Trump. We want to watch a show not a review of a show.
Omarosa starts to intimidate la Toya but she does not stand a chance and is about to be eaten alive. Omarosa responds to La Toya standing up for herself by singing some Michael Jackson, which I thought was shitty. There is a reason Omarosa is labeled a villain. She not only attacks you, but kills you in a way that leaves you dying a slow and painful death. She takes pleasure in the torture, which on reality TV, is perfection.
La Toya says that it must have been Omarosa that caused Michael Clark Duncan's heart attack and it is just too much. I think it was hideous of her to say and she should be ashamed of herself. Omarosa is off to shop for her task and calls La Toya every 5 minutes to get permission and it is hilarious. She is not going down and masterfully protects herself throughout the entire day. La Toya is so dumb she cannot save herself.
Brandi, the Playboy chick, might actually be dumber than La Toya. She makes up some word and I cannot stop laughing at her. I guess when you're that pretty somethings gotta give. Susan Lucci comes to help Stephen's team and Trace is drooling all over her. It is not cute as much as it is creepy. Over with the others, they get jack Wagner to help them with their soap. Jack Wagner ahs not aged well and looks like a turtle.
Arsenio visits both teams to see how they are doing and there is no denying that he is charming. I really like Arsenio and am glad Celebrity Apprentice brought him back into the spotlight. The teams are rehearsing and I am bored. Why do we need to watch the rehearsal if we are going to watch the real thing? Lame. Omarosa gets a call from home and needs to leave the task. Everyone wishes her well but then complains that she left.
Omarosa was with Michael Clark Duncan when he suffered a massive heart attack and the 911 calls are about to be released so she needed to go and take care of it. We don't know what was involved, or why she needed to leave, but she did so who cares? Omarosa is going to talk her way out of anything so the judgment of the others for why she left is a waste of time. She will come looking fragile and they will look heartless.
Sidebar: I am laughing at myself that I wrote Omarosa will look fragile. Really? There is nothing fragile about her but I have been drinking wine and once I wrote it, I thought it was funny I left it in. Omarosa fragile? That's a perfect drunk blog statement. Hilarious. Claudio takes over the part Omarosa was to do. Lil Jon is a hoot, Dennis Rodman is fascinating, Omarosa is brilliant, and the others can all go home right now.
Stephen Baldwin in on a power trip and I'm annoyed they will win because it means we are stuck with him for longer. I honestly cannot stand this guy. Marilu Henner started the show wearing pantyhose, and is now wearing a fanny pack. Dear Lord. How old is this woman? She cannot let go of the 70's. Bless her. Omarosa returns talking crap about not wanting to let them down. I'm exhausted and we have another hour to go.
I am skipping over the soap opera performances because they are painful. Cut to the boardroom, Omarosa and La Toya are going at it. Over with Stephen, he says Gary was the weak link, which is lame. Busey is odd, but he is doing what is asked of him. These people are trying to get rid of Gary and it is transparent and stupid. They all look pathetic every time they pick on him and we are reminded why they are former celebrities.
Arsenio is talking about Omarosa leaving and explains that she needed to take care of Michael and so she left. She sounds heartbroken and their voice is appropriately quivering, but she is not crying. She turns it on and off like a faucet, albeit a faucet with no running water. This chick is out of control and if she were ever in prison she'd be the Queen. In the end Stephen wins and 50K goes to breast cancer research.
Gary Busey is crying because they keep hurting his feelings and he refuses to shake Baldwin's hand, which is awesome. Baldwin is a schmuck and Gary is perfection. Time for someone to get fired, but not before Trump has a conversation about tattoos. Trump is weird but oddly likeable. La Toya is trying to make it sound like Omarosa was to blame but the truth is she had nothing to do with the loss. Omarosa is not taking any of it personally.
La Toya is unable to defend herself and starts digging her own grave. Omarosa is actually easting Ms. Jackson alive and much like a lion eating a gazelle in the wild, we cannot turn away from the carnage. Claudia tries to play innocent and Omarosa starts after her too. Omarosa is the best thing about this show. In a moment of true madness, La Toya asks for permission to fire Omarosa. Dear Lord. She is just too dumb to believe.
La Toya says she thinks Omarosa is a witch and she does not like her. Then is what can only be blamed on mental deficiency, La Toya picks Brandi and Dennis to go up for firing, not Omarosa, who just wanted to fire herself. Poor girl. She is scared of Omarosa that she backs down. Oy Vey. Trump gives her several chances to change her mind, but she sticks to her original choices. This chick needs to be medicated and Trump knows it.
La Toya leaves in tears. Not because she was fired, but because she realized exactly how stupid she was and that is upsetting to her delicate mind. In the car ride farewell confessional she says that Omarosa is a snake and probably pulled the cord on Michael Clarke Duncan. Really? Jackson is a heartless and stupid bitch and I am glad she is gone. Next week the attack on Omarosa and Busey continues so I'll be here, keeping it real.
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We start this week still in Arizona with Karen and Ramona. They are at Karen's storage block so she can look through her files to help get her dad out of jail. These flashes to her mob life are fascinating and we are reminded that these chicks are legit. I like Karen now and not just because she scares me. She has a good heart and I feel for her meeting the new girlfriend of her ex. That is never a fun thing. Ever.
Over with Renee, she is with AJ and she tells him she wants an attack dog. He seems a little disrespectful to me, and while I don't know what their relationship is, he knows the camera is on and it would not kill him to be more supportive of his mother. He knows her craziness so just deal with it and be more of a mensch. Renee has issues to be sure, but she is kind and I like that she is fixing the parts of her that are broken. I think Renee is very brave.
Karen is going through old tapes of jail conversations with her dad and it is sad. She feels guilty for her dad being in prison and Ramona lets her have it. Ramona yells at her that everyone has forgiven her, she has paid her debt to society, and it is time for her to forgive herself. The sins of her father and not hers and I hope she finds peace. Her life is was it is and she needs to focus on moving forward not analyzing the past.
Renee is off to Krav Maga classes with Drita. Krav Maga is the official self-defense system of the Israeli Defense Forces and it is hardcore. I have taken these classes and they are fabulous and quite therapeutic. Good for them. It was fun, we then cut to Renee, Drita and Love having lunch. Love and Renee are talking about their issues with Carla and Drita is bored with the conversation already. She is friends with Carla so it is hard.
They move on to talking about Karen meeting Dave's new girlfriend Rebecca. Listening to Drita talk about how she would meet the woman is classic. I love Drita as much as I am afraid of her. Cut to Karen going to meet her. Karen looks beautiful and Rebecca looks afraid. She also looks like one of the possessed little girls that is always in horror movies. Rebecca looks like an idiot, probably because she is an idiot. A very scared idiot.
Karen makes small talk and asks the basics. Are you Italian? Did you play sports? Really? Karen played sports too, she shoplifted and stole cars. I love Karen. She keeps stabbing Rebecca by reminding her Dave never bothered to mention her. Perfection. Rebecca says her taking Karina to a doctors appointment was not a big deal. Here we go. This could be explosive or it could be boring, but either way it is good television.
It is a big deal you moron. It is the job of a girl's mother, not the chick who is banging her daddy. For real. Karen drops the mob connection, and Rebecca looks like she might cry. In the end it goes well, Dave is relieved, Karen is over it, and Rebecca is pissing herself. Karen then invites them to a party at her house the next day. Good for her. She handles herself well and even with the digs, she comes out the winner. Rebecca is a tool.
Drita is doing the makeup for a photo shoot and she does a beautiful job. Cut to Love and Ang who are shopping because Love's ex is coming to visit her. Love is in a fabulous red coat and when she is my best friend I am going to steal it out of her closet. Ang learns she is a size J bra, J for jumbo. Love is a size G, G for gangster. I like these women and watching them rock curves in lingerie is fabulous. These are real women.
Love is now bitching to Ang about crap Carla is talking, but Ang sets her straight. Love needs to stop talking to everyone but Carla, and hit up Carla for a little chat. Back to Arizona, Karen takes her dog for a bath and hangs out with Karina, who wants to know how it went with Rebecca. Karina spills the beans that Dave is getting a new house with Rebecca and they are talking about kids. Oy Vey. Karen cries and I get it.
Karina worries that if they have another baby she will get less of him and that kills Karen. Karen is living through things many single moms have gone through and I share in her tears. I would have been a little more gangster with Rebecca, but good on her for showing self-control. Sidebar: the commercials for Wicked Single on VH1 make me want to take antibiotics. Back with Love she is on her date and crazy with anticipation.
This is the one man she loved and she is absolutely giddy in how she talks to him, and about him. Her boobs are on the date too and they are fabulous. They are talking about their past. She broke up with him because he got a girl pregnant and she couldn't handle it. He says her leaving really hurt. He calls her on her shit and she likes it. It takes a strong man to handle so much Love and I dig them together. Mazel Tov to girly Love.
Karen's party is on and Dave shows up with Rebecca, who Ramona thinks looks constipated. Karen is hoping there is no fight with Ramona, but secretly hoping she knocks him down a notch. Ramona is on a mission to get Dave and Karen back together. No good can come of her efforts, but it does make for good television. Ramona takes Rebecca off for a chat and she is brutal. She is mean, aggressive, and menacing. It is perfection.
Rebecca passes the tests, and life goes on. She is brave, but I'm sure she had to get a new pair of pants. The best part of this episode was we didn't see Carla. Drita is at boot camp getting her ass kicked and it is awesome. Ang goes to pick her up. I am fascinated by Ang. That body is crazy. Drita looks great, and before we can get out clean, they are talking about Carla and Love again. Everyone is talking about them.
Next week looks like it will be another hour of everyone talking about Love and Carla, without a conversation between Love and Carla. They need to just talk so we can stop with the scripted meetings about how much they hate each other. I'd rather talk about Love and Fate and hope we see more of that next week. I love this show, love these women, and applaude them because in a sea of reality crap, they are keeping it real.
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Investigators with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office are looking for an armed robbery suspect who escaped custody Tuesday morning.
Authorities are looking for 24-year-old Harry J. Mitchell.
According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call of an armed robbery in the 2300 block of Alex Kornman in Harvey about 1 a.m.
Police said Mitchell approached a woman and a man and demanded their property.
The man surrendered his iPhone and wallet.
The woman said the robber was angry at their lack of belongings.
"He walked up with a gun and he just pointed it at us," she said. "I guess he got upset because I didn't have anything in my pocket, and my friend only had debit cards and cellphone, so he got kind of mad and he walked away."
Police said they used the tracking feature on the man's iPhone to pinpoint a location of Mitchell. According to the news release from the Sheriff's Office, the phone was tracked to Belle Chasse Highway then to the 2400 block of Rose Drive in Gretna.
With the Gretna Police Department's assistance, JPSO investigators all met at the Rose Drive address, located Mitchell and took him into custody for questioning.
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Search engine giant Google has launched a new feature on its PowerMeter application aimed at helping users improve their cheap energy efficiency.
Users of Google PowerMeter can now benefit from personalised energy savings recommendations, which give them advice about the best ways to improve their energy usage.
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Make your own, or see if you will be accepted into a closed one you like, You can also search genres you like in the advanced search box.
I have been checking over the forums for the past few days since I joined and the only roleplays I have found and am interested in are closed, does anyone have any suggestions for finding open ones?
Make your own, or see if you will be accepted into a closed one you like, You can also search genres you like in the advanced search box.
Have you been to the Interest checks? That is where we keep our new and recruiting (open) RP's. There is one in each level/style of RPing. Here are some links.
- Free Interest Checks
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Also have you read the Guide? It gives you the run down of how we do things here and is worth looking at.
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Just check the interest checks, I know casual has several new ones every day at least so if you do not want to make one just keep looking for a few days.
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Parties and celebrations can be highly challenging for children and teens on the autism spectrum and they can often feel reluctant to participate. This book shows that if parties embrace the differences intrinsic to autism, and are planned carefully, they can be inclusive events enjoyed by all.
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There's nothing like new beginnings to fan the flame of romance. Perhaps 2013 is your year to pop the question, tie the knot, or go all out to celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetie. Here are some Florida getaways arranged by destination to consider --Florida has more romantic spots than Cupid has arrows and one of these just may be the ticket for you. Check each resort's website for rates, specials and packages.
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The fact that Ben Bernanke's mention of a possible early end to QE temporarily whacked markets overnight suggests we won't see an end to the policy anytime soon.
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There has been no halt to the Australian dollar's slide but one analyst says it's unlikely to drop to a level where it would greatly affect competitiveness.
When Ben Bernanke finally makes a substantial call on the future of QE, the question is just how widespread the ruptures will be from shifting markets.
Both sides of politics have an interest in pretending Australian prosperity was their handiwork. But before long, global headwinds will reveal Australia's true position.
Reports by the Parliamentary Budget Office and Treasury confirmed Labor has blown out a structural budget deficit that began under John Howard's government, and the next government has quite a job on its hands.
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This week China has outlined details of its first carbon trading scheme while its National Development and Reform Commission has recommended an absolute cap on emissions. The moves represent major signs of progress.
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Ghetto form of true, indeed, yep, I concur, I agree, that's true Person One: Yo, dis shit is da bomb for sheezy
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A confirming response, short for 'that is true". Also, a white man's version of 'true dat'. 'Yo, is that babe fine or what?'
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usually spelled "tru-dat" Its another way of saying "yup" or "you got that right". You can find a variety of people saying this, African-American's, Caucasian's, Oriental's etc... It's just another way of agreeing on a subject that a person has just said. Jim: Man, I can't believe what a hor Jessica is!
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How to access bean factory from ejb beans? I would like to have one instance of bean factory in my jboss server. My questions are:
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(NEWSER) – The wait is over, iPhone users. Google has at last released a stand-alone Maps app for iOS, available as a free App Store download. In a blog post announcing the release, Google boasts that it has redesigned the app "from the ground up … It's a sharper looking, vector-based map that loads quickly and provides smooth tilting and rotating of 2D and 3D views."
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Heavy snow storms, which have stranded drivers for hours on motorways in the north of England, will make way for rain - sparking fears of flooding.
The M6 was blocked in both directions between junctions 25 and 27 in Lancashire when a sudden burst of more than a foot of snow brought drivers to a standstill around 8.30pm, said the Highways Agency.
Many became stuck along the stretch of motorway between Wigan and Standish after struggling to make it up inclines in the treacherous conditions, while a number of accidents including jack-knifed lorries also blocked lanes.
The M6, as well as the M56 and M58 which were also blocked, are now all moving again but remain heavily congested with long tailbacks, said Lancashire Police.
Chief Inspector Mike Adamson said: "We realised at about 11pm last night that this was going to be a major incident. Some of the drivers and passengers have been stuck for hours - it has been a very difficult night for them. We have set up a command centre at Charnock Services, where officers have collected hot drinks and taken them to those who are stuck."
Some of the stranded drivers passed the time with snowball fights and building snowmen, while others abandoned their cars completely. One man had to be taken to hospital by Lancashire Police after becoming ill in his car while it was stuck.
Lancashire Police also worked with Lancashire Mountain Rescue teams, the Highways Agency and neighbouring force Greater Manchester Police to clear roads and provide welfare assistance to those who were stranded. The Highway Agency worked throughout the night to clear the routes with snow ploughs.
A spokesman for the agency urged those who had abandoned their cars to return to them as soon as possible.
He said: "The snowfall was very sudden and very heavy - over a foot in some places - causing cars to become stranded. But we have managed to get through the traffic and clear most routes to get people moving again.
"We are urging those who have abandoned their cars to collect, all we can do is move them to the side for now but it makes it difficult to clear routes. With the rain falling and ice melting onto very cold road surfaces, we are now warning drivers of the danger of ice."


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Could it be? Brady just restructured his contact and freed up an additional 7 mil.
I know it's unlikely because of their other signings but you never know... It is the Pats*
Could it be? Brady just restructured his contact and freed up an additional 7 mil.
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This was my thought exactly. Why else do it? They are not strapped for cap space. Who else is out there they might want to sign?
Wallace isn't going anywhere.
I don't think so, the Cheators like to stockpile picks (they actually suck at drafting so this is a better option for them)
ours is not to wonder why just invert and multiply...
please let this happen
They franchised Welker, signed Brandon Lloyd, and today, brought back Deion Branch as well (not to mention those 2 TE's that never leave the field and catch a ton of passes).
I think if they were going to go after an RFA, they might consider Lardarius Webb from the Ravens, since New England's secondary sucks.
Or maybe, since the Law Firm signed with Cincy, perhaps they want to trade for a RB...after Carolina signed Mike Tolbert, they are unlikely to keep both DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart...one of them should be traded before the draft (and NE certainly has plenty of picks as ammo).
Or maybe, after losing pass-rushing specialist Mark Anderson to free agency, perhaps they want to make a big splash for a pass-rusher...Dwight Freeney makes a ton of money in Indy (which is going through a youth movement), and he may not fit well in Pagano's conversion from a 4-3 to a 3-4. Freeney may be on the block and a potential target.
Just because New England is freeing up cap room doesn't automatically mean that they will be making a run at Wallace (since they have plenty of passing targets for Brady already but are weak in numerous other spots that I just mentioned).
I agree with Ruthless. New England is not going after Wallace. I think Denver and Cincinnati are the only real possibilities at this point. Both are unlikely, but I believe both will weigh the option in the next week or two. Cincinnati could be waiting until Wallace has no other suitors. That is usually their M.O. They like to wait out the market and then see if they can get a relative bargain. After no one jumps at Wallace's demand for Fitz-like money, maybe Cincy will call his agent to see if the price has come down to DeSean Jackson type money. If so, they MAY consider it. It would certainly weaken a division foe. And they have PLENTY of cap space.
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1 Ezekial Ansah OLB BYU 65 271 (sky high potential)
2 Khaseem Greene ILB Rutgers 61 241 (cat quick, explosive hitter)
3 Steadman Bailey WR WVU 510 193 (fantastic route runner)
4 LeVeon Bell RB Michigan St 61 230 (Good fit for zone scheme)
5 J. J. Wilcox SS Ga Southern 6 213 (athletic, fluid in coverage)
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Haywood County might not be getting a fair shake from cell tower companies on their property taxes.
County commissioners learned this week that cell tower companies might be underestimating the value of their towers and equipment, and as a result, are likely paying less in county taxes than they should.
To remedy the problem, Haywood County is exploring bringing in an outside consultant to assess an accurate value on the 23 cell towers operating in the county.
Currently, the county relies on cell tower companies' honesty when declaring the value of their equipment but has no way of being sure whether it is accurate.
"We didn't have the ability to go out there and dispute it," said David Francis, director of Haywood County's Tax Department. "Frankly, we don't have the expertise and the knowledge to do something like that."
The county is considering hiring Cell Tower Solutions, a Georgia-based company, which does have the know-how to valuate cell towers and their related equipment.
If hired, Cell Tower Solutions would do a physical inspection of all 23 cell towers in the county and inventory the equipment connected to them. Cell towers should be revaluated about every three years, according the company's website.
The audit would cost a total of $56,000, but it could result in an estimated $216,000 dollars in additional tax revenue each year.
"The issue for me is fairness," said Commissioner Kirk Kirkpatrick. The cell companies should pay taxes based on the true value of their towers and equipment, but "We can't determine the true value."
Unlike taxing vehicles or homes, the county has no reference points by which valuate cell towers. And, the other problem is that a cell tower's worth is based on what the cell service provider gets out of them — based on the volume of calls and data that move across the tower — not necessarily the materials that comprise them. Some towers are priced at a mere $5,000, while others are valued at near $350,000.
"It's all over the place," Francis said. "We need help with this."
Five other North Carolina counties are in the process of hiring outside consultants to perform the cell tower evaluations, Francis said, adding that he has been negotiating with Cell Tower Solutions since October.
"I think it's the right thing to do," he said.
The Board of Commissioners seemed amenable to the idea.
"I don't sense any objection on the board," said Mark Swanger, chairman of the board.
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A public hearing was held at the Harlan County Courthouse by the Harlan County Sheriff's Office on Friday to allow comments from the public on a vehicle grant received by the department.
No opposition was presented against utilizing the grant for the purchase of three new police cruisers.
"This meeting was held in regard to a vehicle grant we requested and, hopefully, about to receive from the Department of Agriculture," said Chief Deputy Winston Yeary Jr. "The grant is approximately $75,000 to purchase three new vehicles."
Yeary said by holding these public meetings it affords the community a chance to make comments either for or against the acquisition of this grant. The meeting was advertised in the Harlan Daily Enterprise giving everyone a chance to express their views.
"I can't imagine anyone not wanting us to have these funds," said Yeary. "I'm sure the county will be glad for us to get some outside money instead of having to use Harlan County taxpayer money."
Yeary added this is not a matching grant. He said the $75,000 will be for the purchase of the three vehicles, but not for the equipment needed for each vehicle.
"We'll have to purchase the equipment for each vehicle," said Yeary. "The additional equipment will cost anywhere from $5,000 to $8,000. However, that's not a lot compared to $30,000 to $33,000 if we had to purchase the vehicles ourselves. This is a great opportunity for the sheriff's office to obtain new vehicles. It will save the county money cutting down on our maintenance expense on some of our older models. These newer vehicles get better gas mileage, saving money there also. It will also help our department budget better all the way around."
Yeary said some of the older vehicles may be taken off the road with this new grant and their equipment placed in the new vehicles to save additional money.
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Recaredo Silebo Boturu is a poet, playwright, actor, and theater director from Equatorial Guinea whose work touches on themes of resistance, morality, and agitation within the context of his nation's folk and oral traditions. As co-founder and director of the theater company, Bocamandja, Silebo Boturu's work has been shared with audiences in Equatorial Guinea, Europe, and Latin America. His theatre workshops serve as vehicles of expression, voice, and empowerment for many citizens in Equatorial Guinea. Most recently, Bocamandja represented the African continent in a 2010 international street theater festival in Colombia. Silebo Boturu is also a longtime poet and published author. His award-winning writing and cultural commentary has been published in the Afro-Hispanic Review and in both Equatoguinean and Spanish publications. His book of poetry and plays, Luz en la Noche, was published in 2010.
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Guests at Mount Mitchell Golf Resort soak in beautiful views of forests, the resort's namesake mountain, and the South Toe River while enjoying relaxing outdoor activities. Ranked among the best places to golf in North Carolina by Golfweek, the Resort's 18-hole course unfurls across 6,495 yards of bent-grass tees, fairways, and fast greens situated along the Toe River valley. Golfers must avoid the river's flowing waters on seven holes as they tunnel through the rising peaks of Mount Mitchell that envelope the fairways in vibrant clusters of trees.
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Former professional driver and expert instructor Randy Baker and his team have been guiding drivers toward greatness for more than 20 years; past pupils include Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Jeff and Ward Burton, and the shadowy pit mechanic known only as Racer X. At SpeedTech Auto Racing School, Randy combines a fleet of super-speedy rides—authentic, metal-bodied vehicles boasting 650-horsepower V-8 engines—with a serious emphasis on safety to prepare drivers for any mishap on the track. Gearheads, speed junkies, and people who still sleep in a racecar bed despite their adult children's protestations soak up Randy's knowledge during one of SpeedTech's many race programs, varying in length from 3 laps to more than 100. With the school's built-in HD video feeds, drivers can commemorate their laps or prove to the family car it's been cheating on them with the hotel's valet.
The guides who founded Better Tours of Asheville draw on experience leading excursions in far-flung locations in Puerto Rico, France, and Italy. Now, they accompany groups past the basilica and other historical buildings in the town, delivering stories developed through constant research and an ability to smell fossils. The guides divulge colorful tidbits of local history during pub crawls through storied taverns with group drink specials and allude to haunting tragedies along ghost tours that occasionally yield eerie photos of orbs, wisps, and buildings an inch from where they normally are.
In the 15 years since its opening, Adventure Rock has upheld its objective of granting guests of all ages and experience levels a chance to learn how to climb. The staff meticulously maintains amenities including 12,000 square feet of textured climbing surfaces, bouldering caves, and custom treadwall. Sculpted arêtes and cracks challenge forearms as intrepid wall-climbers chart a course up colored pathways to seek council with the sentient ductwork at the faux mountain's 35-foot peak. Under the helm of experienced instructors, students learn the ins and outs of ascension via climbing classes. As climbers scramble upward on more than 40 top ropes, air-conditioning keeps faux mountainsides from awkwardly perspiring geode sweat drops. While the indoor facility offers a controlled environment in which to learn and practice, Adventure Rock's staff also unleashes patrons' inner adventurers via private outdoor climbing classes held at Devil's Lake as well as portable rock wall rentals for all manner of party or event.
Tropical Gardens Miniature Golf strips away the cartoonish aspects of the game found on many courses, instead situating its 18 putting greens amid a diverse landscape of ponds and blooming floras. As a waterfall trickles nearby, a flamboyance of fake flamingos perches under the shade of a tree, silently observing golfers' mannerisms to use in their upcoming novel. Aside from navigating the miniature fairways, players can swing at baseballs in the batting cages or reunite quarters with their captive brethren in the video arcade.
The course at the private Wolf Laurel Country Club leads players on a secluded retreat into the Blue Ridge Mountains, with mature forests and alpine vistas dappling climbs to elevations of more than 5,000 feet. Designer W.B. Lewis planned the fairways so that no two run directly parallel to each other, allowing players to explore every angle of the sprawling resort that's bounded to the north by the Appalachian Trail. With tee-to-green elevation changes of as much as 300 feet, golfers must make careful club selections to give themselves the best shot at the par of 74. The signature sixth hole, a par 3, couples a downhill tee shot that plummets more than 200 feet with a dramatic vista from the tee box, spelling doom for shots that fly long and golfers who recover slowly after tee-to-green barrel rolls.
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