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Rafter J Bar Ranch is Only 8 miles From Mount Rushmore!
January 8, 2012 by Guest Blogger · 1 Comment
Rafter J Bar Ranch, located at the west entrance to Mt Rushmore, Junction 16/385 & SD 244, is the perfect headquarters for a wonderful Black Hills SD vacation. It's a few minutes away from Mt. Rushmore (only 8 miles!), Crazy Horse Memorial, 1880's Train in Hill City, Custer State Park where the road takes you past herds of buffalo, and so many more attractions will keep you busy.
The awesome beauty and peaceful setting of Rafter J Bar Ranch is sure to build a scrapbook of memories for years to come. It is comprised of 5 camping areas separated by alpine meadows and shaded by large Ponderosa Pines. One can choose a remote tree-site or a clearing for big rigs nearer to the resort's activity center. Modern cabins and tent sites are also available. Keep your eyes open for wildlife – especially deer. This resort is maintained impeccably. The laundries and restrooms are spotlessly clean. Full-time camp security brings you peace of mind in this peaceful, picturesque setting.
The huge swimming pool area features an impressive hot tub; the kids will love the new playground & the Arcade Room. Relax and let the kids fish in the trout pond, Hike or bike the nearby George Mickelson trail. Activities abound all around! Car rentals are also available on the property. So drench yourself in luxury at Rafter J Bar Ranch Camping Resort! You'll be back the next year! Contact: Rafter J Bar Ranch, Box 128, Hill City, SD, 57745. Reservations: 1-888-RAFTERJ; www.RafterJ.com
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Folsom St Fair 2012
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- October 10, 2012 - 16:00
Their rights their land, its all about money. Who owns the land all newfoundlanders occupy. Do i own the land i have built my home on, do i have the right to hunt and fish or is it ownede by the inuit or metis or whom ever maybe it would if it contained minerals etc. There are no Beothic left so do the Mickmac own it or their decendants
- Tim Jamison
- October 10, 2012 - 14:32
"muskrat falls construction site". That has such a nice ring to it. We voted in a majority PC gov't and now we're going to get the stable-priced electricity and the jobs we voted for, liberal pitchfork mob be damned. Great work, Kathy
- Ruby Lethbridge
- October 10, 2012 - 12:03
Looks like they are afraid. Circled the wagons to protect themselves from the natives. Like an old west movie where the West was Lost. I've never seen construction sites set up like this before. This is rape and pillage on land that is owned by others.
- Concerned
- October 10, 2012 - 11:50
Keep up the cause, Dunderdale is doing what she likes. She is determined to push this through. I hope the people of this Province rallies against her and her clowns.
- Marilyn Pardy-Hynes
- October 10, 2012 - 09:53
Good to see that someone or some group is attempting to challenge gov't & Nalcor! They have not been able to justify this project! If it is such a good project, it should EASILY SELL itself!


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Forming a Team for a Charity Event
Hi summoners. I'm king killa. I woild love to participate in a 24 livestream event where we raise money to help children in need. On the site was a description about it so ill post it here. If you'd like to partner up, leave a comment with your skype name and I'll contact you there and I'll let you know when we'll do this. Here's the info from the site: "For the last four years, thousands of gamers have joined together annually to play for 24 hours for Extra Life – a gaming marathon in support of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®. Gamers rally friends and family members to sponsor their play. The funds they raise go to help save and improve the lives of kids at the CMN Hospital in their community." Here is what i'm looking for:
The Date: Stream Starts on This Saturday @8 AM Will meet up beforehand to do a meet and greet via skype @6 or beforehand throughout the week. Official Team: King Killa III - Leader Vanblod - Co-Leader ThisShouldHelp - Volunteer If you see this thread and can't do the stream but support the idea, please comment, thumbs, and show some support. I'll make a new thread for when this event will take place. If you'd like to support, help out, and join me in this 24 hour stream, It'll be for a good cause. Have an awesome day. |
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That sounds flippin AWESOME and fun :D I know about Extra Life from the Trion World's Rift doing it last year. They are doing it again. I'm not sure if I could do it cause of school but maybe....
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I think that is a fantastic and selfless idea. I could never donate that much time to a game.
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What about the adults in need?
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Entanglement is an engaging, HTML5-powered Time-Waster {Download Squad}
Jul 20th 2010 1:23PM Reminds me a bit of the Teglon from Neal Stephensons Anathem... I'll have to give it a try.
Officers' Quarters: Rating Cataclysm's guild perks, part 2 {WoW}
Jul 13th 2010 1:02PM About the possibilities for mayhem:
You mean you *don't* have a warlock parked in cuthroat alley with a bag full of soul shards for just this kind of shenannigans?
Rumor: Blizzard employees' real life names will not appear on the Real ID forums [Updated] {WoW}
Jul 8th 2010 2:01PM I almost wish that my WoW account was still active, just so I could go back and delete all of my forum posts. Partly because I'm not sure how far I can trust their "word" that the changes won't be retroactive (I'm fairly confident that to make changes like that would require a lot of effort that Kotick certainly isn't going to pay for...) But mostly to show what the new forums are going to be like once this change goes live, a barren unpopulated wasteland.
Customizing and opting out of Real ID {WoW}
Jul 8th 2010 11:24AM yeah, that's what I had to do. I had been playing WoW since the original beta. I had been away for a bit, but was thinking about going back with the new expansion. Not so much with this new development. I had to make due with an email to firstname.lastname@example.com, since I can't post on the forums (Incedently, if anyone wants to copy/paste my post above to the epic thread, feel free - I encourage you to)
I got an invite to the SC2 beta about a week before it closed in phase 1, and was looking forward to getting some time in now that phase 2 had started, but I can't bring myself to log in.
Customizing and opting out of Real ID {WoW}
Jul 8th 2010 9:58AM Just a quck note to all those players out there that think that this is a bad idea, but who aren't really affected by this because you don't post in the forums much, and can easily cut it out. I've seen a lot of you post in the epic thread that while you're uneasy about this, you'll continue playing as long as this sort of thing is not required in game.
If this is not stopped here and now, then ultimately it will be going in game... Maybe not next patch or the one after, but eventually. They may claim that it will never happen, but how may things have they said that about so far?
Transfering from PVE to PVP? Check. Having characters on both sides of a PVP server? Check. Buying non-cosmetic items with real money? Check.
Just look at the evolution of the Realid system over the last several weeks. At first it's just information to be given out to family and close friends, those that you trust the most. Then it's automatically given out to friends of friends, people who you may not know at all. Now it's manditory for anyone who wants to post on the forums.
If this change goes live it will kill the official forums, and cripple the community that has sprung up around WoW. This may not have an immediate effect on the gameplay, but it will ultimately harm it. It's obvious that this will happen, and yet they're still pushing for it. As they've posted, Blizzard has a long term vision for the future of Real ID, so this is not the end, it's just the beginning.
If we want to stop this, or have any input into it's implementation, we must speak in the only language that they will understand, and that isn't forum posts, it's the bottom line. If you are at all uneasy about these changes, and the future that they represent, then the only thing to do that they might respond to is to cancel your account. Only if they see this significantly affecting their bottom line will they consider modifying their vision for Real ID, so if you're on the fence, it's the _only_ way your voice may be heard.
Blizzard's StarCraft 2 and World of Warcraft to implement Facebook integration {Download Squad}
Jul 7th 2010 12:41PM As quoted by a Blizzard CM: "We put a lot of thought into this change and have a long-term vision for the Real ID service"
This is not the end of RealID, it's just the beginning. They claimed at first that it was just supposed to be between real life people that you trusted with your personal information, now this. Where will it end? Will they tie RealID with the Armory info? Who knows?
At least if I decide to get SCII, I'll know better than to sign up with my real name. But do I want to even support a company that is so caviler with my personal information...
Thanks for over a decade of fun Blizzard, but I don't know if I can continue to support you, at least I can look forward to Portal 2, you monster...
Droid experiencing external speaker problems, could be a software issue? {Engadget}
Nov 15th 2009 7:20PM Clearly these droids must have shipped with bad motivators. Just bring yours back to the sandcrawler you purchaced it from, and your local Jawa agent will happily replace it with a new one.
The Pizza Box of the Future Has Arrived {Asylum}
May 2nd 2009 1:02PM In fact it does do something in your case. You wouldn't be using the energy and water that you might have used to wash those plates and that tupperware container.
Regardless of what happens to the box afterwards, this has the potential to save a bit of energy and resources. In general, as mentioned above, you can't recycle food contaminated cardboard. However if you have composting for yard waste avalible, used pizza boxes are usally fine for inclusion in that.
Loot, rationality, and the Sunwell effect {WoW}
Apr 24th 2009 2:22PM I think that there is another way to encourage 25 man raiding without having a difference in the gear levels, have 25 man raids drop proportionally more loot.
All things being equal, 25 mans should drop 2.5 times as much loot as the 10 man version, but as a way to encourage 25 man raids, that ratio could be bumped up to say 4x, that way 25 man raiding gives you the added incentive of gearing up quicker.
That seemed to be the philosophy of the Arena system to start off with, that even if you weren't great, you too could get decent gear, it's just that the people at the top rankings geared up a LOT faster. Now they've switched back to the old school "Hey, you guys who are playing for fun, you see this gear? You're _never_ going to get it..." model. And we can see how well that's working out for them.
I think ultimately it boils down to the fact that when there is no way to advance your character within the playstyle that fits your life, then the game is pointless. And ultimately, having more people playing WOW benefits all players, hardcore and casual alike.
Breakfast Topic: What's the best pun name you've ever seen? {WoW}
Apr 19th 2009 11:36AM I've got a tauren hunter that I had to roll when I thought of the name: Sthompson. It's a great name for a Tauren Hunter because you get 2 puns for the price of 1.


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In the winter after my first racing season, I faced a decision: replace my old bike, invest in a set of race wheels, or hire a coach. Each promised to make me go faster, and two appealed to my materialistic side.
But after fretting over the decision for weeks, I decided to ignore the constant ribbing about my equipment and went with the coach.
The investment paid off. After a focused winter, I carried more speed and fitness into spring races than I'd ever thought possible. By mid-season, I acquired the replacement bike I'd been hoping for, only now it was provided by sponsors, and it outraced the same people who had poked fun at my old rig.
I have absolutely no doubt that my cycling career, and my life, would've followed a different path had I caved in and bought those wheels.
Three years, hundreds of races, and thousands of training hours have since passed, but I still work with my coach, Jacob Fetty of Cycle-Smart, daily. While pro teams have influence over their riders' training—sometimes even with doctors and a dedicated staff of specialists—each athlete's race prep and career trajectory is ultimately his or her own responsibility. And given the frequency of team roster changes, working with an outside coach from year to year is an investment that even the most accomplished racers choose to make.
Hiring a cycling coach means a lot more than buying a personalized training plan. Coaches offer a type of accountability and objectivity that no amount of personal education or scientific insight can provide.
But the relationship doesn't have to stop there. A good coach is a cheerleader when times are good, a strong figure when you need a kick in the pants, a voice of reason when you're tempted to go overboard, and a shoulder to cry on when you're down in the dumps.
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You don't have to be a competitive racer or even an elite athlete to benefit from quality coaching. The thing is, we all have something to gain something from cycling. Whether your goal is to lose 15 pounds, complete a century, or score a pro contract, it might make sense to enlist some professional help.
I'm not a coach, but as a dedicated customer, I'd offer the following advice to anyone who's in the market for one:
Find someone who's qualified. Selecting a coach is like hiring an employee. For my last round of hiring, I conducted a series of interviews, checked candidates' references (that is, from other athletes), learned about their education and certifications, and examined their work history.
Communicate your goals. The purpose of hiring a coach is to help you achieve some sort of goal. In my case I want to be successful as a pro cyclist and to have fun while I'm at it. My coach is the right guy for the job because he's a former pro himself, has worked with similar clients, and sees the value in riding a bike for the sake of it, while occasionally stopping to smell the roses.
Focus on where you need guidance. The right coach strikes a balance between sharing your cycling philosophy and complementing your personality. If you're lazy, find someone who promises to keep you accountable. Or if you're as overeager as I am, look for a coach who shares your commitment but knows when to tell you to relax.
Consider logistics. Many companies offer remote services, but there's no substitute for face-to-face interaction. Services like bike fitting, lab testing, and skills training are difficult to provide over the phone. In my case, I benefit from working with a coach affiliated with my team captain, and that offers a degree of integration and oversight that I can't find elsewhere.


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Retail is a burgeoning sector in the AEC industry and we regularly get sent inventive shop designs where creative architects and designers have thought outside the box to ignite intrigue in passers-by, drawing them into newly-crafted retail venues. In 2010 we featured Bohlin Cywinski Jackson's Apple Store in Pudong and more recently Mangera Yvars Architects' design for Tesco in Nottingham which made it to the shortlist of the 2012 WAN AWARDS Commercial Sector.
One of the most exciting new retail developments we have discovered is NL Architects' concept for a supermarket at Sanya Lake Park in China. The Amsterdam-based team were approached by Housing Corporation VANKE to design a supermarket for the southernmost city in China as part of a future resort consisting of three 21-storey residential slabs with semi-enclosed gardens.
The team explains: "Supermarkets tend to create big impenetrable surfaces; their planning logic often lends to 'blind' facades. Or to facades that are covered in advertisements. Often the expression is rather cheap for this is what the core-business boils down to: to evoke the sensation of competitiveness."
NL Architects moved away from this oft-used approach by pushing the main supermarket activities underground. This way, shoppers arriving by car could access the store directly and all delivery and logistics could also move underground. This underground activity is designed to extend beneath the three planned high-rise residential towers on a triangular plot.
To draw attention to the retail facility above ground, NL Architects suggest a pavilion of retail and cafes topped with a stepped landscape for the enjoyment of shoppers. The open-air green public space has been inspired by rice paddies and is intended to provide a scenic view for the residents of the planned high-rise buildings nearby as well as welcome relaxation and social space for shoppers.
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I have agreed with the owner of my FLGS (the Leeds branch of Travelling Man) to run a couple of demo games of Mansions of Madness on Saturday 12 March, and I wondered if anyone has suggestions on the best scenario (and possibly plot options) to use? We should have around two hours for each slot, and I should have plenty of time prior to the game slots to set up everything myself, so that should hopefully take that consideration out of the equation. The store is holding a sign-up sheet, so I may have some idea of how many players to expect before hand, but at the moment I don't.
I have run a quick sample in a one investigator game with my flatmate last night using the first scenario (options 1A, 2B, 3A). It worked reasonably well, although it did seem to want a little bit for extra players, just to avoid the pacing moving too quick to the end conditions. We got done playing in just a little over an hour. Obviously more players is likely to extend that time a bit more, but I did feel that it slightly lacked hiding spots and obstacles to block doors, which I do think are nice ideas that would have been interesting to see a bit more of.
So, which other scenarios have people run for first time players, for how many, how long did the game take, and how much of the unique MoM mechanics did they seem to showcase? Or any other suggestions/tips/pointers for running demo games anyone has?


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CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq - With the responsible drawdown of forces in full swing in Iraq, the U.S. military is focused on more than reducing its troop strength.
All across Iraq, the tools of war that were amassed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom sit on the remaining bases, unused as the number of qualified operators leave the country. Operations that occurred here over the last seven years required large equipment – so large that it needs a special type of transport to effectively move it from place to place.
Members of the Massachusetts National Guard's 1166th Combat Heavy Equipment Transport Company, 164th Transportation Battalion are in charge of a special type of Army transportation system – the Heavy Equipment Transport System, capable of hauling 70 tons.
Consisting of an M1000 trailer and an M1070 tractor, the CHET was originally designed to haul the M-1 Abrams tank. In today's theater, however, it hauls any number of large rolling stock.
Stationed in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, the 1166th CCHET travelled to Contingency Operating Base Speicher seven weeks ago to support the removal of equipment from bases in northern Iraq. They are scheduled to continue their mission here for about another week before returning to Kuwait.
Since arriving to COB Speicher, the CCHET Company has completed more than 22 missions moving heavy equipment, such as Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles.
They also provide their own convoy security with MRAP and Humvee gun trucks. Since their deployment to Kuwait in March, they have completed 117 missions and travelled more than 980,000 miles, said Capt. Axel Ruiztorres, the company commander for the 1166th CCHET.
On Aug. 14, the 2nd platoon of the 1166th brought their company closer to the one million mile-mark when they rolled out of COB Speicher and headed to Forward Operating Base Warrior. When the CCHETs arrived on base, the truck commanders got the MRAPs while the truck drivers prepared the trailer.
Working in the dark of night, the platoon secured their cargo quickly and efficiently and waited to return home the following night.
"It's just like being an over-the-road truck driver back home," said Sgt. John Spagna, a driver for 2nd platoon, and a truck driver in the civilian world for the past 23 years. "You sleep somewhere different every night and you're constantly on the road."
Spagna's overnight driving is fueled by conversations with his truck commander, Staff Sgt. Mark Welch, listening to 1980s "hair-band" rock and drinking energy drinks.
"This is our life – drinking water, Pepsi, and [energy drinks] … and driving all over Iraq," said Sgt. Welch, who is currently serving his second tour in Iraq.
As typical as these activities may seem for a truck driver, there is one glaring difference between driving a truck in the United States and driving a truck in Iraq.
On the way back to COB Speicher the following night, the lead gun truck spotted a dead dog in the middle of the road. The road they were on at the time was the biggest hot spot for the convoy, so they decided to call the explosive ordnance disposal unit and have them clear the area.
Over the last week, the platoon was hit by an IED or indirect fire on every mission.
"You're worried, but not too much," said Spanga. He said he was completely confident in the truck and felt safe inside the cabin and with good reason. The truck is made of thick steel, and is reinforced by steel plates.
"When the truck gets hit, it just scratches the paint," he said with a smile.
The dog was not a threat. EOD determined that someone was most likely just trying to disrupt the convoy. Unphased by the event, the convoy rolled on in the dark of night and delivered their load to COB Speicher safely.
With this delivery, 2nd platoon's mission in northern Iraq is nearing its completion. They will soon return to their home base in Kuwait and another part of their company will take all the equipment the unit has collected over the last two months down to Kuwait.
The mission is far from over for the 1166th, though. They used COB Speicher as a hub to reach the northern bases in Iraq. Once they return to Kuwait, they will continue their mission across the southern bases in Iraq – gathering all the equipment they can from these bases just as they did with the northern bases.
"It's historical … this is a very important mission to get the troops out of Iraq," said Ruiztorres.
With CHETs, gun trucks, wreckers and a company full of competent Massachusetts National Guard soldiers carrying out the mission, it will undoubtedly be finished quickly and safely.
"We're from the East Coast," said Spagna. "We're used to hard work. We'll get the job done."


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Curve Lose In Extras; Marauders Split Twin Bill
Sunday's games in the Pirates' lower minor leagues were partially hampered by rain…. The GCL Pirates again had today off.
The State College Spikes and the Aberdeen IronBirds fell victim to rain.� That game will not be made up, as the Spikes are not scheduled to play Aberdeen again this season.� Tomorrow is an off day for the Spikes, then on Tuesday, Matt Curry, Adalberto Santos, and Jhonatan Ramos will be participating in the New York-Penn League All-Star Game.
West Virginia Power 3,� Lexington Legends 3 — suspended (box)
The Power and the Legends were supposed to play 2 games today, making up for last night's rainout.� They got started on Game 1, but got only into the third inning (of a 7-inning game) before the rain returned.� That game was suspended and the second game was postponed.
The game began with a scoreless first inning for both teams.� In the top of the 2nd, LF Rogelios Noris and C Ramon Cabrera both singled, then with two outs, 1B Kyle Morgan blasted a 3-run homer.� The Legends responded with 3 runs in the bottom of the frame on four singles.� With one out in the top of the 3rd, the game was suspended.� They will try to finish this one, then play a second game tomorrow.
New Hampshire FisherCats� 3,� Altoona Curve� 2 (box)
More extra innings for the Curve and the FisherCats, but this one went New Hampshire's way.�� The Curve threatened in the 2nd inning, when both 1B Matt Hague and 2B Jordy Mercer led off with back-to-back singles.� DH Jim Negrych's grounder forced out Hague at third, and C Kris Watts walked to load the bases.� Another ground out ended the inning, though.�� A triple by SS Chase d'Arnaud and a sacrifice fly by 3B Josh Harrison in the 3rd inning did put the Curve onto the scoreboard with a 1-0 lead.� They scored again in the 5th on an exciting play.� CF Jose De Los Santos began with a single.� D'Arnaud grounded to short, for what should have been a double play, but the New Hampshire second baseman missed the catch, and both runners were safe.� De Los Santos tagged up and advanced to third on a fly out, then stole home in a double steal.
Rudy Owens pitched 5 scoreless innings in his start for the Curve, striking out 6 batters.� He scattered 5 hits, no walks, and only had more than one runner on base at a time in the 3rd, but got out of it with a strikeout and a ground out.� Jared Hughes relieved Owens to start the 6th.� Hughes walked a batter then erased him with a double play in the 6th.� In the 7th, Hughes hit the first batter, CF Callix Crabbe with a pitch.� Crabbe stole second, moved to third on a wild pitch, then scored on an RBI single.� That batter was thrown out at second base by RF Miles Durham when he tried to stretch his single into a double.� Moments later, a solo home run tied the game at 2-2.� Hughes also pitched the 8th, and again gave up a walk and erased the runner with a double play.
The tie continued as the Curve went down in order in the 7th.� D'Arnaud was hit with a pitch in the 8th, was bunted to second by Harrison, then stole third base, but was left stranded.� Daniel Moskos worked around a lead-off single to keep the tie going in the top of the 9th.� Jim Negrych singled in the bottom of the inning, but was erased in a double play.� Derek Hankins retired the FisherCats in order in the top of the 10th.� Kris Watts singled in the bottom of that inning, and was replaced by pinch-runner Anthony Norman, who was also left on base.
Hankins came out again for the 11th.� With two outs, he gave up a single, then an RBI double to Crabbe, and the FisherCats had the 3-2 lead.� Matt Hague walked with two outs in the bottom of the 11th, but a grounder off the bat of Negrych forced out Hague at second base to end the game.
I'm Still Awake — And So Are The Curve!
Friday's action with the Pirates' lower minor leaguers… The GCL Pirates and the GCL Tigers barely got started this afternoon before their game had to be suspended.� Starter Bryton Trepagnier pitched 2 innings and allowed a run on one hit in the 1st.� The Pirates had had 6 batters go down in order when play was halted.
Only a few more days left until the deadline for signing draftees… take a look HERE to see which draft picks the Pirates have signed.� The newest signee is OF Dan Grovatt, the 11th round pick, from University of Virginia.
Reliever Daniel Moskos has been returned to Altoona from the Indy Indians.� He'd been struggling with the Indians, with a 0-5 record, one save, and a 10.38 ERA in 19 appearances.� In his last appearance, on Monday, Moskos walked the bases loaded in his one inning of work, though a line drive out got him out of trouble.
Pitcher Travis Chick, who had been assigned to Altoona last week, was traded to the Texas Rangers;� they assigned him to AA Frisco.
Altoona Curve� 4,� New Hampshire Fisher Cats� 3�� (19 innings — yes, 19) (box)
The Curve and the Fisher Cats played for 19 innings, and 5 hours and 49 minutes, finally finishing up at 12:50 am, when RF Miles Durham blasted a home run to break a 13.5 inning tie.
It all started innocently.� New Hampshire scored first on a single, an RBI double, and a controversial 2-run homer in the 3rd.� The ball sailed over the left field wall… or did it?� It was ruled a homer, and the Curve protested, but the ruling stood.� Much later in the game, the word came in from some fans who were out there — the ball had indeed cleared the left field wall by about 8 inches, then hit a secondary wall behind the first one.
The Curve got two runs back in the 4th.� 2B Jordy Mercer led off with a single, moved to second on a wild pitch, then on to third when� Miles Durham singled.� A fielder's choice by SS Yung Chi Chen brought in Mercer, and a single by DH Jim Negrych brought in Durham.� Mercer picked up the RBI in the 5th to tie the score.� LF Andrew Lambo walked, 1B Matt Hague singled, and they advanced to second and third bases on a missed catch error.� Mercer's ground out brought Lambo in from third.
That 3-3 tie lasted…. until Saturday.� Bryan Morris pitched the first 4 innings and allowed the 3 runs in the 3rd, on a total of 4 hits, no walks, with 3 strikeouts.� Mike Colla pitched 2 scoreless innings, with 3 hits.� Derek Hankins threw 3 innings, allowing only a walk.� Mike Dubee contributed 3 more scoreless innings, with one hit.� Anthony Claggett also took 3 innings, and gave up 2 walks.� Tom Boleska pitched 4 innings, because by then, only Daniel Moskos was left, and someone had to be saved for Saturday's (evening) game.� Boleska managed to keep going, even when he was smacked with a come-backer.� He gave up 2 hits, but struck out 3 batters, and still didn't allow a run.� Boleska got the win, since he was the pitcher of record when Durham homered.
The Curve batters had more hits in all those innings, but they still were putting up donuts.� The Curve had two runners on base in the 14th — single by 3B Josh Harrison and an intentional walk to Hague.� They loaded the bases in the 16th, when Harrison walked, Lambo singled, and Hague was intentionally walked again, but Mercer struck out, and it kept going.� Harrison singled in the 18th, and stole second base, then Lambo walked again, but they still couldn't get a run across.� Finally in the top of the 19th, after C Hector Gimenez flied out, Durham sent everyone home with his homer over the left-center field wall.� The Curve had to cancel the schedule fireworks show, because county regulations forbid fireworks after midnight.� They did not cancel the opportunity for the kids to run the bases … at 1 am, there were kids, up way beyond their bedtime, running the bases at Blair County Ballpark.
Solid Starts From Locke, Adcock, Miller, and Cain
Minor League action with the Pirates' affiliates on Thursday… lots of good pitching
Altoona Curve� 5,� Trenton Thunder� 3 (box)
The Curve came from behind to take this game from Trenton, despite being out-hit 8-7.� Starter Jeff Locke had trouble in the 1st inning, when 3 runs scored on a double, three singles, a wild pitch, and a throwing error by C Hector Gimenez on a stolen base play.� After that inning, Locke settled in, scattering four hits over the next 5 innings, while striking out 6 batters.
The Curve batters had only 2 hits over the first 3 innings, but they got going in the 4th to put one run on the board.� LF Andrew Lambo walked, and 1B Matt Hague singled.� A ground out to second by Gimenez moved both runners into scoring position, and 2B Jim Negrych picked up an RBI when his groundout scored Lambo.� DH Yung Chi Chen got the 5th inning off to a good start with a triple into left field.� He scored on CF Anthony Norman's sacrifice fly.� A fielding error in left field put Norman on first base, but he was caught stealing moments later.� SS Chase d'Arnaud kept the rally going with a walk, and he was successful in stealing second.� 3B Josh Harrison was hit by a pitch, and a wild pitch moved d'Arnaud to third and Harrison to second.� Lambo's grounder to second brought in d'Arnaud from third, and the score was tied at 3-3.
Jared Hughes took over for Locke for the final three innings.� He held the Thunder to just a walk in the 7th, retiring the other 9 batters he faced, with the help of some outstanding outfield work, particularly by Norman, and an infield gem by Negrych.� The Curve threatened in the 6th, when RF Miles Durham singled and Chen walked with 2 outs, but both were left on base.� Harrison began the 7th inning with a walk, and with two outs, he stole second base.� That put him into scoring position, so that when Hague took a 3-0 pitch into left field for a double, Harrison was able to score the go-ahead run.� Gimenez was intentionally walked to get to Negrych, who obligingly grounded to second base for what should have been the final out of the inning.� But the Trenton second baseman made a fielding error — Negrych was safe at first, and Hague scored an insurance run.
Owens Dominates In 9th Win; Spikes Are One-Hit
A few roster moves:� The Pirates have designated pitcher Steven Jackson for assignment, so that a roster space on both the 25-man and 40-man rosters will be available.� That will make room for reliefer Chris Resop, who the Pirates picked up off waivers from the Braves today.
1B/OF Steve Pearce's surgery on his knee went fine, and he is expected to be out of commission for at least 4 months.� He has been moved to the 60-day disabled list, which frees up another spot on the 40-man roster.� That will be taken by reliever Chan Ho Park, who the Pirates claimed off waivers from the Yankees today.� The Pirates will still need to open a spot on the 25-man roster, but they will have a couple more days to do that, since Park won't be joining the team until Friday.
And, today's action in the Pirates' minor league organization…..� The Indianapolis Indians had a scheduled day off today; the West Virginia Power's game against the Delmarva Shorebirds was rained out, so they'll try again tomorrow.
Altoona Curve� 5,� Akron Aeros� 1 (box)
Starter Rudy Owens pitched another stellar start, going 6 innings and allowing only a solo home run to the second batter he faced in the top of the 1st.� After that homer, Owens retired the next 17 batters he faced, including 4 strikeouts.� Tom Boleska relieved Owens and earned his second save with the Curve.� He pitched 3 scoreless innings and allowed only a triple and a walk, with 2 strikeouts.� The triple was hit by Jason Kipnis, the first batter Boleska faced.� After a short fly out, Kipnis tried to tag up and score on another short fly out to new Curve LF Andrew Lambo. Lambo's throw to C Kris Watts was on target and on time, and Kipnis was thrown out at the plate.
The Curve posted 13 hits and gave Owens and Boleska 5 runs worth of support.� 2B Chase d'Arnaud had 3 of the hits, all singles, and four Curve batters, Lambo, Watts, 1B Matt Hague, and RF Miles Durham each had 2 hits.� The first Altoona run scored in the 2nd inning.� Durham singled, CF Anthony Norman walked, and a fielding error allowed Durham to score.� Lambo walked to lead off the 2nd inning rally.� A single by Hague and a double by Watts followed, with Watts picking up the RBI.� A sacrifice fly by Norman brought in Hague with the second run of the inning.
Singles by d'Arnaud and 3B Josh Harrison led off the 4th inning, and a double steal moved both into scoring position.� Hague's RBI single plated d'Arnaud.� Watts walked to load the bases, but a strikeout and a ground out ended the inning.� The Curve scored their final run of the game in the 7th inning without a hit.� SS Yung Chi Chen and DH Jose De Los Santos worked back-to-back walks, and both advanced a base on d'Arnaud's sacrifice bunt.� Harrison's sacrifice fly brought in Chen with the Curve's 5th run of the game.
Big First Inning For Curve; Power Win In Extras
Two early games on Wednesday, plus a few more in the evening:
Altoona Curve� 6,� Erie SeaWolves� 3 (box)
The Curve and the SeaWolves played early and scored early this afternoon.� All the scoring was done by the middle of the 3rd inning.� The Curve began the game with 4 runs in the top of the 1st.� SS Chase d'Arnaud went 3-for-4 in the game, and he opened the game by beating out an infield single to short.� He then stole his 19th and 20th bases of the season, then scored from third on 2B Jordy Mercer's sacrifice fly.�� 1B Matt Hague followed with a solo home run over the left-center field wall.� C Hector Gimenez, who had missed a few games due to illness, walked after the homer, and he scored when RF Miles Durham hit the second home run of the inning over the left field wall.
Erie came right back in the bottom of the inning, scoring 2 runs after 2 outs had been recorded.� After a hit batter and a walk, a grounder to third should have been the end of the inning, but a throwing error by 3B Jose De Los Santos resulted in two runs scoring.
Erie did more 2-out scoring in the 2nd inning, and it was even more costly for the Curve.� OF Gorkys Hernandez is already out for the rest of the season with a broken right ring finger, and now another key player, 2B Jordy Mercer, had to be removed from the game after being injured on a play.� With two outs in the 2nd, a pop up into short left field was "deflected" by Mercer, and fell in for a double as Mercer had to leave the game.� Much defensive shuffling ensued — De Los Santos moved to second base, Josh Harrison came in to play third base, Brandon Jones moved from DH to right field, Miles Durham moved to center field, Anthony Norman came out of the game, and pitcher Justin Wilson had to move into the batting order with no more DH.� After all the rearranging, Erie got two back-to-back singles, scoring a run.
The Curve were still up by one run, but they added some insurance in the top of the 3rd.� Matt Hague doubled and Hector Gimenez singled then stole second base, giving the Curve two runners in scoring position.� Miles Durham's sacrifice fly plated Hague, then Brandon Jones doubled, bringing in Durham.
That was all the scoring.� The Curve collected only two more hits in the rest of the game — Chase d'Arnaud singled to begin the 4th and moved to second base on a wild pitch, but was left there; LF Yung Chi Chen singled in the 8th, but was forced out at second.� The 8th inning was the closest the Curve came to scoring again.� After Chen was forced out on Jose De Los Santos' grounder, walks to d'Arnaud and Josh Harrison loaded the bases, but relief pitcher Tom Boleska, in what was probably his first pro at-bat, struck out to end the inning.
Starter Justin Wilson pitched 6 innings and allowed the 3 runs, only one of which was earned.� He allowed 6 hits and 2 walks, with 4 strikeouts.� After the 2nd inning, he gave up only a walk and two hits in the rest of his outing.� Tom Boleska had much better luck on the mound than he did at the plate.� He pitched 3 scoreless and hitless innings, striking out 3 batters.� He allowed only a walk, and immediately erased that runner with a double play to end the game.
Altoona's RHP Derek Hankins has been promoted to AAA Indianapolis today.� He will join the Indians in Syracuse.� Hankins has made 6 starts and 20 relief appearances for the Curve this season and has earned a 5-3 record with 5 saves, and a 1.82 ERA.� Opposing batters have been hitting .215 against Hankins, who has allowed 58 hits in 79 innings of work, with 27 walks and 48 strikeouts.� To make room for Hankins, reliever Brian Bass will be assigned to Altoona, though this might be on paper only.


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Sony Online Entertainment president John Smedley has once again used Twitter to make an announcement about Planetside 2.
In response to a Tweet advising Jon Smedley of a proposed survey aimed to gauge interest in an Australian server, he tweeted: "honestly we are just going to bite the bullet and put a server down there."
Smedley's previous announcements about Planetside 2 via Twitter include the delay of the beta, and the confirmation that it will be available on Steam.
A local server should make many Australian gamers happy, as it will eliminate a lot of lagging issues often faced in MMOs.
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Mary Ann Hansen, of Griffith, holds a technical and supervisory position at Methodist Hospital.
Hansen is supervisor of the ultrasound departments at the South Lake, North Lake and its outpatient centers. She holds credentials as registered diagnostic medical sonographer with specialty registries in OB/GYN, which is for obstetrical and gynecological exams; abdomen, for abdominal exams and all small parts such as thyroid; breast, for breast ultrasound and breast biopsy procedures; neuoro, for neonatal and pediatric head (brain) exams as well as the neonatal or early pediatric spine for neurological disorders, and RVT, registered vascular technologist, for examination of arteries and veins including the carotid arteries, aorta, and legs and arms to evaluate for venous or arterial occlusions.
"In the state of Indiana, only five people hold all these certifications and three of them work at Methodist, " Hansen said.
Hansen has been employed by Methodist Hospital for 32 years. She was in X-ray the first year and registered for ultrasound the following year. In the beginning she learned the diagnostic procedures on the job and took hospital classes, there were no ultrasound schools. Now as part of her duties, Hansen is clinical on-site instructor for Indiana University Northwest sonography students. She supervises staff in the ultrasound department and keeps on top of new techniques and changes in hospital policy and procedure to reflect those changes.
"Over the 30 years, I've had plenty of opportunities to work at other facilities, but I've always stayed here because the people are great on a professional and personal level and Methodist upgrades equipment and keeps up with the times to ensure quality," she said.
Hansen was recently chosen by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers to participate in the reworking of the national breast ultrasound exam for scoring and content. She and her husband, Charles, have three children: Craig, Sean and Lauren.
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Maroon heritage resurrected in Flagstaff, St James
Published: Sunday | November 1, 2009
Chairman of the Local Forest Management Committee in Flagstaff, St James, Michael Grizzle (left), has the attention of dignitaries as he briefs them on the newly opened Flagstaff Visitors Centre, which was handed over to the community on Thursday, October 15. Looking on from right (back row) are Isaiah Parnell, chargé d'affaires at the US Embassy; his wife, Tammie, and Derrick Kellier, member of Parliament for South St James. From right (front row) are Carrole Guntley, director general in the Ministry of Tourism; Edmund Bartlett, tourism minister; Charles Sinclair, Montego Bay's mayor and Karen Hillard, mission director of USAID.
High in the hills of the St James section of the Cockpit Country, at the end of the long, winding mountain road, there is a district called Flagstaff. It is part of a region extending all the way to north St Elizabeth that used to be called Trelawney Town. Many decades ago, the residents were all Maroons, who valiantly defied British colonisers, and were subsequently left alone to carry on their lives in that rocky place.
As time passed, other people moved in, the culture and population became diverse, some descendants and offspring moved out of the region and the Maroon culture became diluted. This is basically the story of all the Maroon villages in Jamaica. But while districts such as Accompong Town in St Elizabeth, Charles Town and Moore Town in Portland and Scotts Hall in St Mary have got much local and international publicity, St James' Maroon Town and Flagstaff seem to be forgotten places in the annals of Maroon history.
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Yet, that might not be so anymore, as on Thursday, October 15, the Flagstaff Maroon Village Heritage Tour and Trail was officially opened to reignite interest in a place that once embodied the struggle for freedom from slavery. Under the rich loamy soil and luxuriant vegetation are vestiges of Maroon heritage. But, also deeply embedded in one man's heart was the desire to unearth and showcase the remnants of our challenging past, lest we forget.
This dream is now a reality for Michael Grizzle, chairman of the Cockpit Country Local Forest Management Committee, and the residents of Flagstaff. Conceived as an eco-tourism project which also exposes visitors and locals to Maroon history and heritage, it was spearheaded by The Nature Conservancy, The United States Agency for International Development through its Protected Areas and Rural Enterprise Project and The Forestry Department.
Born in St Ann, Grizzle grew up in Ocho Rios, attended Ocho Rios Primary and York Castle High schools. After school, he preoccupied himself with various endeavours, including working with special services for five years in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After that, he worked in the construction industry, started a music company in 1993, and then went to live permanently in Flagstaff from where his parents originated.
Grizzle took an interest in the region because of its rich Maroon heritage. Flagstaff is where the treaty negotiations with the British took place, and where parts of The Second Trelawney Maroon War was fought.
"The need to preserve the Maroon heritage in Flagstaff arose from the community, who saw the need to rekindle the historical factors of the area as Flagstaff was little known to readers of history," Grizzle told The Sunday Gleaner.
Also, "with the inception of the Cockpit Country Local Forest Management Committee in March 2007, the vision of establishing an anchor heritage tourism project in the community of Flagstaff, as an example of how natural resources in an area can be used for community development, came about."
It took much work to get the project off the ground, but with great contribution from other partners such as the Jamaica Business Development Centre, HEART Trust, Institute of Jamaica, Tourism Product Development Company and the Jamaican National Heritage Trust, the Cockpit Country Local Forest Management Committee: Flagtsaff Heritage Tours and Trails are now up and running.
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"Three trails, an interpretive centre, gift shop, local food and craft. Persons will see a panoramic view of the Cockpit Country, its flora and fauna and learn about the Maroon and British occupations of the area," was how Grizzle described what is on offer so far.
The second phase will see the construction of a museum to display the many Maroon and British artefacts that people are unearthing in the region. On October 15, at the official opening of phase one, the minister of tourism pledged his support for the building of the museum, which should be an exciting part of the project.
But Grizzle is not alone in the thrust to revive an interest in the area. The residents are 100 per cent behind him and many are involved in various aspects of the project. Other key participants are Michael Shaw, Rose McGhie, Point Benevolent Society, Delsha Peterkin, Floyd Palmer and the executives of the Local Forest Management Committee.
residents involvement
"They (the residents) are involved from the donation of the facilities and land where the interpretive centre is offered, to providing craft items and services to the gift shop, as well as serving as tour guides. The community appreciates the transformation that has taken place and are committed to its success in all ways," Grizzle said. "It is worth it to see the smiles on the faces of the residents of Flagstaff and the Local Forest Management members, I would say every minute of it!"
Flagstaff is now on the front burner of heritage tourism and is determined to maintain its place in the Maroon's colourful history of resistance and the fight for freedom. And that's why Michael Grizzle, the residents of Flagstaff and all the partners in the project are this week's Keepers of the Heritage.
Javian 'Jay' Headley, a resident of Flagstaff in upper St James, holds Maroon artefacts found in the community. - Photos by Noel Thompson


text: Learning through the arts is the focus of the preschool curriculum. Prelude is the only arts-based preschool offering both full and part day options in Massachusetts. The program emphasizes integrated learning in awarm, creative environment designed to encourage a young child's imagination, curiosity and intellect. The Prelude Preschool of the Arts opened in September to rave reviews. The School occupies the entire third floor of the magnificent Art Deco building at 127 State Street which houses the Community Music School, with 2 new classrooms, and a third room for dance and movement classes, indoor play and performances. Prelude also has a new private outdoor playground featuring musical equipment as well as traditional climbing and exercise structures. For 25 years, the Community Music School has been providing early childhood education classes for children in greater Springfield. The School's belief in the ability of the arts to change young lives led to the development of the new program. That belief has been further substantiated by considerable scientific research on the benefits of providing stimulating educational experiences and their impact on a child's future overall learning and enthusiasm for school. For additional information on the Prelude Preschool of the Arts, or the Parents' Open House, please contact CMSS at 723-8428. Advance reservations are not necessary to attend the Open House. Free parking is available in the CMSS garage on Stockbridge Street, opposite the new School entrance. |


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"You can find some of these innovations on the market today, and the technology exists to incorporate many of these innovations in the near future," said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com's managing editor. "Cost and consumer demand will help determine whether these innovations become standard, become options for select luxury vehicles--or never make it out of development."
Cool Stuff That's Been Talked About in the Automotive Community
Advanced Flexible Fuel Systems
In addition to widely available hydrogen-powered cars and clean diesel cars, Cars.com envisions a car that could run on all types of fuel interchangeably. You could have one car that could run on gas, diesel, hydrogen, E85 and electric power. Your mileage would increase and you could use whatever fuel was cheapest -- or available. Research into hydrogen fuel cells has been in the works for years, and there are already cars that can run on E85 and gas, as well as hybrids that can run on gas and battery power. Now we just need to figure out how to combine all the technologies into one car.
Active Tires
Airless tires would be great, but wouldn't it be even cooler to have tires made from some sort of synthetic compound that could change to handle different road conditions with the push of a button? One set of tires could take you from summer to winter or, better yet, handle an unexpected rainstorm.
True Autopilot
In some ways, we're still far from the cars most of us thought we'd be driving by now. True autopilot - where the navigation system guides the car to its destination while the driver sits back and relaxes - is a huge, futuristic step in the right direction. Whether through an extension of GPS or with the aid of magnets in the road, research into this technology is already under way.
Down the Road (Coming in 3-5 years)
Lane Changer Warning
Time frame: Three years
Cars would monitor traffic in adjacent lanes to let the driver know when it's safe to change lanes. The 2007 Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90 already offer similar technology on a limited basis.
Camless Engines
Time frame: Three years
Like the human body, engines demand airflow based on workload. A complex array of tubes, valves and camshafts facilitates this process, but it has nowhere near the flexibility of our lungs. Camless technology bridges the gap, better controlling the amount of air that's drawn into the engine. The result: More power, less pollution and better mileage. The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will likely be one of the first cars to have this gas-saving technology.
Self-Repairing, Self-Cleaning Paint
Time frame: Three years
Imagine paint that can better resist and repair minor scratches and withstand marks from things like greasy fingers and tree sap. Nissan has already developed a topcoat made from an elastic resin that prevents some scratches - unfortunately it only lasts three years.
Navigation Systems With Real-Time Traffic Information
Time frame: Three years
All cars with navigation systems would be able to integrate real-time traffic data in order to alert drivers to road construction issues or traffic snarls while providing alternate routes. Similar systems are already available on handheld devices and in some luxury cars, like the Acura RL and Cadillac CTS.
Self-Parking Cars
Time frame: Four years
Self-parking cars would utilize a system that parks a car with either minimal or no help from the driver. Toyota introduced a system in Japan in which the driver keeps his foot on the brake while the car parallel parks itself. BMW recently created a version the driver can operate from outside the car for squeezing into those tight garage spots.
Electric Window Tinting
Time frame: Five years
Electric window tinting could take windows or a moonroof from clear to tinted to even opaque with the push of a button. Maybach already offers a panoramic glass roof that can be switched from opaque to transparent, but not many of us can afford a Maybach.
Around the Corner (Here now, or within 2 years)
Keyless Entry and Ignition
Time frame: One year
A number of cars already offer keyless entry and ignition, but their use isn't widespread. Combine that with biotechnology access (like the fingerprint scanners at grocery stores and on some laptop computers) and the key chain is on the road to obsolescence.
Adaptive Brake Lights
Time frame: Two years
Adaptive brake lights get brighter or larger depending on how hard the brake pedal is depressed, telling the driver behind you how quickly you are stopping. Mercedes-Benz has already experimented with adaptive braking on a limited number of U.S. models, but safety regulations prohibit wide implementation.
Computer Center
Time frame: Two years
Computers used for the operation of your car have been around for some time, but this is a master in-dash computer that can manage navigation, phones, email, CDs, a PDA and every other new techno-gadget we come up with. Some Chrysler models are slated to have a system called MyGig with Bluetooth capability and a built-in hard drive that can rip CDs like your home computer.
Collision Mitigation Systems
Time frame: Two years
Already available on the Acura RL, collision mitigation systems prepare the car for an accident when one is deemed unavoidable. Brakes are applied and seat belts are tightened to prevent injury.
Automotive Black Box
Time frame: Two years
Airplanes have the ability to record trip details, so why not cars? An automotive black box could be invaluable in an accident, keep tabs on a new driver, help frequent speeders monitor their miles-per-hour - or it could be a big invasion of privacy. Reports indicate that two-thirds of models built by General Motors and Ford already have data recorders, but accessing the information isn't easy.
Economy Mode
Time frame: Two years
If drivers can't change their driving behavior to increase gas mileage, cars may do it for them. In economy mode, a car turns off non-essential systems, turns down the A/C and even engages cruise control to conserve fuel. The 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line Hybrid features an economy mode that limits A/C use, and several models (such as the Honda Odyssey) can deactivate cylinders depending on driver demand.
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I actually got this as a freebie with a hair dye I had bought so I didn't think I would love it so much! I think it really depends on your lashes and the type of look you're going for, but I find its great for a natural look if you have moderate length lashes. For me there is NO clumping whatsoever and the brush is fantastic for my lower lashes (just have to be careful about getting it on my skin since the bristles are quite long). Only downside in my opinion is that the hold is not amazing. It's still quite decent however, my eyelashes stay curled about maybe 10-12 hours but that's usually all i need (:
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Great volume and length HOWEVER I almost always have issues with clumping. I heard Urban Decay has great mascara, Ill give them a go! Overall one of the best affordable mascaras I've ever bought.
Okay, I LOVE this mascara!! It made my lashes dark and super long, and it made my blue eyes really stand out! This mascara is what I used for prom both times and for when I went out. Amazing stuff!! :)
Really like this mascara. When I'm going for a long wispy lash look this is my go to mascara. When wearing I've been asked if I had falsies on that's how much it lengthens. Only complaint would be packaging. I've had to repurchase this many times due to the poor packaging which causes the product to dry out quickly.
Honestly this gave me really, really long lashes. But, here is the problem. I have decent dark lashes as is. I usually use volumizing formulas on my dark brown, black lashed, deep set eyes. I have to be careful that these lengthening ones don't give me anorexic lashes. Lash Stiletto does a good job, but they are a bit anorexic still. But the part I hate is the length (and many of you will see this as a plus). My lashes were up to my fricken eyebrows. It just didn't look sexy, but odd. I like a thick, full, dark lash line. This didn't give me anything but length.
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This is my go to mascara. I love it. If you are looking for mascara to give you thick lashes...this is not to the one for you! This lengthens, LENGTHENS! It really works, and I love it... that is all :P
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Wow. This mascara makes my lashes look even thinner and more sparse than before. Didn't think that was possible. That's just me.
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it does give you good seperation but i cant say it adds much lenght since my eyelashes are already pretty long....i dont hate it nor love it...its just eh
I'm surprised to see some of these negative reviews because I think this mascara is fantastic! It does exactly what it claims and does it well. I notice significant improvement in length and it stays on all day without rubbing off. I will definitely be buying again.
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I use this as the first step in my mascara regimen... because this is for length, I use another for volume. I've been using it for a year now and I love it. It really coats each lash in a clean way and it really does lengthen my lashes.
I'm aware that they also have a different one with a wiggly brush that I may try, but for now this one is a staple for me.


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Amazon and GameStop offer free beta keys with Mists preorders
With Amazon, if you buy either the standard or the collector's edition, you will be emailed your beta key within five business days of your purchase. The offer will be extended to all existing preorders and will expire Sept. 17. It's only valid on products shipped and sold by Amazon.com.
GameStop offers a very similar promotion, but if you buy the game in-store, your beta key will be printed straight onto your store receipt when you place your preorder. If you buy online from GameStop.com, the code will be emailed to you within two business days of your purchase. Just like Amazon, this offer is valid for either the standard or the collector's edition.
Unfortunately, at the time of writing, it doesn't look like Amazon has rolled out this offer to stores in the EU, and GameStop U.K. doesn't even seem to have Mists in stock. If we hear word that this changes, we will of course let you know!
[Thanks for the tip, Kamaron!]
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