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Welcome to Johannesburg, enjoy an airport transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at lesisure.
Today you shall be transferred from the hotel to the airport where you will board a flight to Victoria falls. Upon arriving in Victoria Falls you shall be transferred to the hotel where you have the rest of the day at leisure. Welcome to Victoria Falls! The iconic town of Victoria Falls, which is affectionately known as "Vic Falls", is set on the southern bank of the Zambezi River, at the western end of the mighty Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe's prime tourist destination and a magnet for visitors from around the world Vic Falls has a rich and romantic history.
The Victoria Falls reaches its zenith in about May each year. It is a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell and the humbling feeling that here indeed, is Natures Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality and nothing prepares you for your first sight. This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon and is 2 hours in duration. You will be accompanied through the Rainforest by a qualified Guide, who gives a brief history of the Falls and the surrounding flora, fauna, bird and wildlife. Raincoats and camera protective bags are provided when needed.
Today you shall go on an elephant back safari: Scheduled Half Day. For this exciting excursion, you are transferred to the Wild Horizons Wildlife Sanctuary, which is situated within the Victoria Falls National Park. This recognized elephant sanctuary began with 4 young orphaned elephants, who were translocated to Wild Horizons in 1997 as a result of culling operations in the National Parks. After a thorough introductory briefing, you mount up and ride the elephant for 45mins to an hour, as they follow ancient game trails along the banks of the Masuie River and head toward the magnificent Batoka Gorge. From this elevated vantage point, you may be fortunate enough to see a variety of resident wildlife.
Today you shall be transferred from the hotel to the airport where you shall board a flight Johannesburg. Upon arriving in Johannesburg you shall be transferred from the airport to the hotel.
Today you shall be transferred to The Cathedral Peak Hotel where you shall spend the next few days. Drakensberg Park. Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park is a World Heritage Site and forms the dramatic mountain border between South Africa and the kingdom of Lesotho. The names – "Ukhahlambe" meaning Barrier of Spears in Zulu and Drakensbergen, meaning Dragon Mountain in Dutch, bear testimony to its imposing nature.
Today you shall depart Drakensberg for KwaZulu -Natal north coast. The KwaZulu-Natal north coast, also known as the Dolphin Coast, stretches north from Durban to the mighty Thukela River. This Indian Ocean coastline of warm waters is rich in marine life as its name suggests, and boat excursions bring close encounters with bottlenose dolphin, which are visible close to the shore all year round. The north coast is famous for its golden beaches, good restaurants and pubs in seaside towns such as Umhlanga Rocks, Umdloti and Ballito, excellent golf courses and historic battle sites of Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum Tree, which lead directly to the Anglo-Zulu war.
Today you shall be transferred to the King Shaka Airport from where you will board a flight to Port Elizabeth. Upon arriving in Port Elizabeth you shall pick up your rental car and drive to the hotel. You shall spend the next few days in Port Elizabeth. Located along South Africa's east coast, 800 kilometres from Cape Town, Port Elizabeth is also known as "Nelson Mandela Bay", the landing place of the 1820 settlers and the area that saw the first meetings of Khoisan, British, Dutch, German and Xhosa people. This major sea port and tourist destination is known for its sunshine and sandy Blue Flag beaches, rich architectural heritage and interesting museums.
Today you shall begin your self drive of the Garden Route. Many imagine a land of manicured gardens, while the Garden Route is actually a 300km area of natural beauty with its Indian Ocean coastline, dense indigenous forests, dramatic ravines, lagoons and Outeniqua Mountains. From Still Bay and Mossel Bay in the west, to Stormsriver and Port Elizabeth in the east, the region encompasses the picturesque towns of George, Wilderness, Sedgefield, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, including Oudtshoorn, where the landscape undergoes a remarkable change and becomes semi desert – ideally suited to ostrich farming, which gives the town its fame.
Today you shall drive to the V&A Waterfront. Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the V&A Waterfront has become one of South Africa's most visited destinations. Since 1988, the harbour is continually undergoing changes, with the redevelopment of land and the restoration of buildings surrounding the original Victoria & Alfred Basins, creating a mix of shopping and entertainment venues, intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments in the residential marina.
Today you shall go on a half day city & Table Mountain Tour: Private Half Day. Explore the city of Cape Town, known affectionately as the Mother City. Your tour will take in the Houses of Parliament, the Castle, the lively Greenmarket Square with its daily market, the Company Gardens and of course Table Mountain, which will give you spectacular views over the city and the Peninsula. (the cable car fee is not included as it is weather dependent and is usually closed for annual maintenance from the last week of July to Mid August). Today you shall return the hired Car at Cap Grace.
Today you shall go on a Cape Point & Peninsula Tour: Private Full Day. Today you embark on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Take in the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, before crossing over to Hout Bay. From here you drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve via Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most breathtaking coastal drives, where you will board a funicular to get to the top of the Peninsula to witness the symbolic meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and enjoy spectacular views over False Bay. After lunch (for your own account), continue to Simonstown, the naval base, and visit the African Penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach.
Today you shall go on a winelands Tour with Horse Riding or Quad Biking: Private Full Day. This private tour to the Winelands begins at 08h30 as your guide whisks you off for a full day of wine and activities. Start in Paarl at Rhebokskloof, where you embark on either a 1,5hr horse-back or quad-biking trail, followed by a wine tasting in the tasting room or gardens. Then proceed to Franschhoek and enjoy a classic cellar tour and wine tasting at Haute Cabriere Estate, followed by lunch at one of the many award winning restaurants. Later this afternoon the tour continues as you travel via the Helshoogte Pass into historic Stellenbosch for a wine tasting at the Blaauwklippen Wine Estate where wines are "created in the vineyards and not in the cellar".
Today we bid you farewell and transfer you to the airport for your onward flight home.

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So I bought some trees at a discount last fall - they'd been out of the ground for a long time - so I got a discount.
Planted them over winter and crossed my fingers. Overall, everything looks good now that the leaves are coming in. 1. One is a Dawn Redwood and it appears that all the growth is coming in strong all the way to the tips of the limbs EXCEPT for the very tip top of the leader. It's probably 7 feet tall now and maybe the top 6 inches are not leafing. Should I cut the top off to encourage new growth 2. The others are Sycamores (1.5" - probaby 9 feet tall and they are doing relatively well, but there are a very few branches that aren't leafing out on the tips... a couple are probably more than the tips. Some of them are just the tips. What should I do with these? Obviously they haven't been 100% established as they are getting ready to endure their first summer after being in the ground. I also don't want to have dead wood on these, and I want to encourage new, strong growth. Trying to post photos... so stand by |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 11, 12 at 12:21
give the one in the pic.. a couple more weeks ... to see what happens ... then PROPERLY prune off the dead stuff ... better pix.. will get you better suggestions ... leave no stubs... try the link for better pic posting ... once your pix are there.. use the HTML code .. and paste it where you type.. on preview.. if you see it.. we will ... no where to go with the DR.. w/o a pic ... there is no hurry with trees ... ken |
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Cutting off dead bits serves to tidy the plant up. Cutting back live parts forces it to use stored energy to replace the lost stems and foliage. This is counterproductive where you are trying to encourage rapid size increase. Although sufficiently vigorous plants make long straight shoots in response to heading cuts, the overall volume of the increase in size for the same period of time is less than if the specimen had not been cut back. |
- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 11, 12 at 15:31
but we in z5.. and probably in z6 .. are weeks behind bboy in the PNW.. and should wait.. just to see what happens ... you can always cut stuff off a tree later.. you cant staple it back on ... ken ps: speaking of which.. i wonder what happened to that one guy who use liquid nails.. his air nailer.. etc.. anyone remember the name of that post.. it should be coming up on a year now.. |
So do I cut the entire limb or do I cut only back to the living piece? |
Dead limbs should be removed by pruning immediately beyond the branch bark ridge/branch collar. Larger limbs with plenty of growth on the lower portion of the limb can be addressed with reduction/drop-crotch cuts. Reduction cuts are often "discouraged" for really large trees because of the large wounds that are left and get covered over slowly. You can definitely, safely use this type of pruning on your tree and it's relatively small branches. |
- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Fri, Apr 13, 12 at 7:50
So do I cut the entire limb or do I cut only back to the living piece? ==>> i dont understand brandons answer in any sense.. post a pic and we can help ... if we are talking about a couple inches of die back on a 3 foot branch ... there would be no reason to remove the whole ... if we are talking 90 per cent.. yes.. you have not provided enough info for a good answer ken |
Ken, my answer was similar to yours with the addition of recommendations on how to accomplish the pruning. |
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4 But the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up. | 4 Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. |
5 Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried to his god; and they threw the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it for them. But Jonah had gone down into the inner part of the ship and had lain down, and was fast asleep. | 5 All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. |
6 So the captain came and said to him, "What do you mean, you sleeper? Arise, call upon your god! Perhaps the god will give a thought to us, that we do not perish." | 6 The captain went to him and said, "How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us, and we will not perish." |
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Chris Harris drives the Ferrari 458 Spider like an "idiot"
Chris Harris gets to abuse his fair share of cars that we can only dream about driving, so why not add the Ferrari 458 Spider to that list. After somehow borrowing the keys to a Ferrari-owned 458 Spider, Harris spends about five minutes driving the 570-horsepower, open-air supercar like an "idiot" (his words, not ours).
In reality, it's impressive to watch the pricey 458 Spider being drifted and pushed hard into every turn. Not surprisingly, the car handles the "bad behaviour" very well, but what is amazing is how easy it is for Harris to talk to the camera despite the top being down and the engine being at full throttle almost the entire time.
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The College of Arts and Sciences upholds the rich values of the Liberal Arts tradition by providing breadth and depth of education crossing the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, mathematics, and sciences. We endeavor to cultivate critical and creative inquiry, sensitivity and understanding of cultural, social, and historical pluralism and context, independence of thought and reasoning, service and social agency, and to foster an abiding appreciation for aesthetic and epistemological diversity.
The College of Arts and Sciences is comprised of the Departments of Art; Atmospheric Science and Chemistry; Biological Sciences; Communication and Media Studies; Computer Science; English; Environmental Science and Policy; History and Philosophy; Languages and Linguistics; Mathematics; Music, Theatre, and Dance; Psychology; and Social Science. The College offers 37 degree programs, 44 minors, and 2 professional certificate programs. Within this spectrum of offerings, our students pursue 14 Bachelor of Arts degrees with multiple options, 16 Bachelor of Science degrees in the arts and sciences with multiple options, and 7 professional degrees designed for discipline specific teacher certification. Across all of these programs, the members of the College seek to prepare our students for citizenship in a global community: to be able to apply their knowledge and skills to the local, national, and global challenges we face and to be able to make informed choices, approach problems critically and creatively, and to have the courage, depth of care, and vision that impels agency and service.
Dynamic outreach, scholarship, and service programs provided through the College include: the Art Department Karl Drerup Gallery and Exhibitions Program, the Boyd Science Center state-of-the-art research facilities and programs, the Eagle Pond Author Series, the Institute for New Hampshire Studies, Internship opportunities , the Judd Gregg Meteorological Institute, the Mark Sylvestre Planetarium programs, the Math Activity Center, the annual Medieval and Renaissance Forum, National History Day, the N.H. Writing Project, Performance Ensembles sponsored by the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, the Visiting Artist Program, and engaged research with outstanding faculty.


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Alfa Romeo teases 4C, confirms 2013 arrival
Any time you open up your promotion for a new vehicle with the claim of a "car to end all cars," you better have the goods to back it up. If any automaker has said goods, it is Alfa Romeo. The brand behind the stunning 8C has promised a new car to debut in 2013. We all know that vehicle will be the 4C (a name which has been trademarked in America), which has been running ahead of schedule in development. With this teaser shot, it seems that a production version should be imminent. The report from Motor Authority, suspects that could be as early as the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
We've been enamored with the 4C ever since we saw the first concept for it at Geneva in 2011. Since then, we've heard word of convertible variants and various facts and figures, such as a sub-2000-pound curb weight, and a 1.8-litre mill. The low weight, combined with the claimed 200 horsepower could put the 4C's zero to 60 mph (96 km/h) times below four seconds.
As promising as this teaser is, our hopes of Alfa's tearing up North American roads have been repeatedly dashed by reports from the Italian brand. Time and again, Alfa's supposed entry into our market has been delayed. Let us hope that this new teaser serves as warning that Alfa Romeo's invasion is imminent.
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Situated in Arkadelphia, this inn is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Arkadelphia Aquatic Park and within 32 mi (52 km) of Bathhouse Row and Hot Springs National Park. Garvan Woodland Gardens and Oaklawn Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).
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An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and coffee/tea in the lobby are available at this inn. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe.
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18 When I tell the wicked, You shall surely die; and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at your hand. | 18 When I say to a wicked man, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to dissuade him from his evil ways in order to save his life, that wicked man will die for his sin, and I will hold you accountable for his blood. |
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Outgoing Congressman Allen West appeared on Mark Levin's show the other day to talk about what the future holds for him and other subjects.
If Obama is not removed from office, due to his ineligibility to hold office, he will never leave, and the 2012 election is the last one that the American people will ever be allowed to participate in. Study up on Arabic since we will all soon need it, those of us that are left alive.


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Burberry Group plc has an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme that trades on the Over-The-Counter ('OTC') market in the US.
An ADR is a receipt that is issued by a depositary bank representing ownership of a company's underlying ordinary shares. ADRs are quoted in US dollars and trade just like any other US security. The company has a sponsored Level 1 ADR programme for which the Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas acts as Depositary. When dividends are paid to shareholders, the depositary makes the equivalent payment in US dollars to ADR holders.
Click on the link below for more information on ADRs in Burberry:Otcmarkets.com
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I live in a city that demands you have a car. Everything is widely spread out and public transportation isn't really feasible for most people. We are a car driven society. That's why I was taken off guard when I was making plans to meet up with a friend at a near by restaurant and she asked me if it was scooterable.
"Scooterable? What the heck is that?"
"Can I get there on my scooter?" She replied.
I was picturing like a razor scooter or something. Turns out, it was more of a vespa type scooter. She bought it used for around $3,000 and the insurance on it was crazy cheap too. Plus, don't forget about the gas! Gerry Bucke, general manager at Bikesure, "Scooters will save you a fortune in fuel costs. Depending on the model, a decent scooter can do as much as 100 mpg and uses anywhere between 55% and 81% less fuel than a car."
It was the perfect solution for her. She worked from home and her kids were grown. The scooter will take her the few places she needs to go while her husband has their one car at work. She is saving thousands of dollars a year by scootering instead of driving.
I read somewhere once that the average person spends 25% of their income on their car. I laughed… no way, I thought. Then I did the math. Between car payments, insurance, gas, and maintenance I was, in fact, spending 25% of my money on my car. Insane! If there is a feasible alternative option you would be wise to take it. Take the gas alone. 100 miles per gallon, and you probably aren't driving super far on a daily basis. So let's say you ride your scooter 10 miles per day. It would take you 10 days to use one gallon of gas! So we are talking like $10 a month in gas. Crazy right?!
Now, while I don't see myself driving a scooter any time soon it does seem like a great option for those who can pull it off.


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2013 Annual Pink Party
"The annual Pink Party is the hottest St. Louis hair show of the Fall season." -Phil Shipman, Owner of the Philip Johnson Salon.
2013 Annual Pink Party
You're invited to meet, mingle, and get down with other creative trend setters at St. Louis' sixth annual PINK PARTY. And since it's to benefit Siteman Cancer Center's Young Women's Breast Cancer Program (YWBCP), it's the perfect excuse to get in a little fashionable fun on a normally boring Monday night.
2013 Pink Party promises to be above and beyond any other fashion and hair show in the STL. Performances from local talent, as well as the talented stylist will be sure to blow your mind!
About YWBCP:
The Young Women's Breast Cancer Program (YWBCP) at the Siteman Cancer Center began in 2001. Siteman Cancer Center partners with young breast cancer survivors (under the age of 44) to implement strategies that meet the age-relevant needs. Breast cancer is a different disease for these women- typically more aggressive AND more deadly – and yet, there is little funding available for research and support for this age group. The YWBCP offers support and education programs, conducts research focused on early onset breast cancer, and raises awareness regarding the unique issues facing young women diagnosed with the disease. Working together, we believe positive change is possilbe.
FOR RELEASE: August 15, 2014
FROM: Philip Johnson Salon/Spa
MEDIA CONTACT: Josh Beatty, firstname.lastname@example.com
After our most successful year in 2013, we have decided to take a short hiatus from producing The Pink Party Hair & Fashion Show for 2014. We are taking advantage of new opportunities, perfecting our business, and shifting our focus to our amazing clients at Philip Johnson Salon/Spa.
Our clients are the reason we are able to produce such an amazing charity event every year and we want to focus on them in 2014 to make sure we continue to go above and beyond their expectations of what great service can be.
We look forward to producing an absolutely amazing show for everyone in 2015 and continuing our great relationships with sponsors, donors, stylists, guest salons, press, and all of our fans.
Philip Johnson Salon/Spa
For more information, please visit www.pinkpartystl.com
Where: the MOTO museum (MAP)
3441 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
What: Talented stylists from the Philip Johnson Salon in conjunction with other participating Aveda salons, cosmetology schools, local clothing boutiques, and other local business sponsors, are throwing a fabulous party to present 30+ models sporting the newest trends in hair and makeup. Combine this with vendors from different businesses and a silent auction and you have a fun filled event. Stay tuned for this years special guest emcee.
Participating Salons and Schools: Philip Johnson Salon/Spa, Salon Fleur de Lis, Ginger Bay Salon and Spa, Grabber School of Hair Design and Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis
Ticket Information:
General Admission Tickets: Include 1 free drink ticket, cash bar and first come, first serve seating. Available valet parking for a $3.00 charge.
General Admission purchased before October 28, 2013 – $40.00
General Admission purchased at door – $50.00
VIP Tickets: Include a complimentary pre-show cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception starting at 6:00 PM, open bar during the show, reserved table seating and a swag bag. There will also be free valet parking this year. A valid ID is required and will be checked at the door.
VIP tickets purchased before September 30, 2013 – $100.00
VIP tickets purchased after September 30, 2013 – $115.00
VIP Tables: Reserve a group table to assure you have the best seats in the house! Tables seat 8 and will be center stage. Reserved tables include the same perks as VIP tickets at a discounted rate.
VIP table purchased before September 30, 2013 – $700.00
VIP table purchased after September 30, 2013 – $805.00
Student Tickets: Include cash bar during the show and available valet parking for a $3.00 charge. A valid student ID is required at time of purchase, NO ONLINE PURCHASING FOR STUDENTS. First come, first serve seating.
Student Admission purchased before October 28, 2013 – $20.00
Student Admission purchased at door – $30.00
Tickets can be purchased online (not available for students), in salon and by phone (contact Philip Johnson Salon/Spa at 314-361-8003)
It's all for an awesome cause: Net proceeds to benefit Siteman Cancer Center's YWBCP!


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The Thin Line Between Charm and Smarm
David Seaton points out that people like me (rational, debonair, immoderately well-informed, and utterly cosmopolitan when it comes to cheese selection) are irrelevant when it comes to the voodoo spell Sarah Palin exerts on her undead believers.
Many commentators, while admitting that Sarah Palin is attractive and charismatic, quickly discount her because little that she says will stand up to even the most cursory examination of its sense or nonsense. They fail to realize that this mixture of charisma and incoherence is precisely her most powerful political tool.
They fail to realize that mindless energy combined with charisma, the "just do it", is exactly what distinguishes and empowers "fascism", a word which most Americans throw around with enormous imprecision until it has become virtually meaningless.
Thoughtful progressives have trouble understanding that it is precisely this mindlessness vitalist energy, which Sarah Palin incarnates, that the ultra-right celebrates, and if you try to pin them down to rationality, they can suddenly stop being charming and turn very ugly, very fast.
David Seaton lives in Spain, where presumably a greater premium is put on charm, since here in the states those of the ultra-right persuasion tend to bypass charm and go straight for the Popeye mug. Why just today I read a Palin idolator, after designating Democrats the party of fisting and rimming, uncork yet another wishful prophecy of civil war that would pit Christian gun-toters against heathen Project Runway fans in a blood-cleansing that would restore America to its rightful place in the 19th century. How they long for this clarifying reckoning while clinging to their Barbie doll of redemption, Sister Sarah. Seaton:
The people who follow demagogues aren't interested in thinking, they are interested in feeling: demagoguery is a form of political pornography: up and on, who cares about the "plot"?
This would explain why the pro-Palin bloggers tend to be the most insistent on asserting their masculinity and rhetorically beating their hotdogs against the steering wheel, while waiting for the light to change.


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Kolkata: Controversy has already come calling for one of the three ministers sworn in from West Bengal during the big Cabinet reshuffle on Sunday. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who was sworn in as the Minister of State for Railways, has now said that he will resign if criminal charges are proven against him.
"The Congress cannot grow in Bengal if we bend to TMC. I am challenging the TMC that if they can find a single criminal case pending against me, I am ready to resign right now," Chowdhury said.
Chowdhury, a known baiter of Mamata Banerjee, was implicated in 2005 in the twin murder of two restaurant owners in Murshidabad. In 2007, he was cleared of all charges. But Chowdhury is currently out on bail in another case against him, the murder of a Gram Panchayan leader in Burdwan.
Chowdhury, a known baiter of Mamata Banerjee, was implicated in 2005 in the twin murder of two restaurant owners in Murshidabad.
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Crankbaits to the max
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I have a favorite crankbait. It dives to about 10 feet, has a green-and-white shad pattern with iridescent sides, and I've seen some good fish eat it on nearby Kentucky Lake.
But like any outdoor writer, I'm not content to throw that one crankbait every time I think I've found a cranking-plug bite. No, I've got to test, toy with and examine as many crankbaits as I can get my uncalloused, little, office-bound hands on.
I admit, I may be better off learning the tendencies and abilities of a few crankbaits, rather than testing so many. But I enjoy comparing body styles, bill shapes, lengths, weights, sounds, buoyancies and every other characteristic of the lures to all others. Heck, I've even gone so far as to buy some balsa to start tinkering with my own designs.
Some may ask why I go through the trouble. But that's easy. I don't agree with the thought that one crankbait can do it all. And I don't want to believe four or five can do it all either. To me, there are so many variations of crankbaits that I'm convinced if a person could learn how they perform and in what situations they excel, that person could go out every day and get on a crankbait bite. Thus, he or she could take crankbait fishing to the max.
However, I also admit there are people who don't have the same opinion as me, such as David Wright of Lexington, N.C, who is considered an expert on fishing crankbaits and who uses a refined crankbait system.
"I normally don't use rattling crankbaits," Wright said. "I almost always use wood plugs … I do not like fluorocarbon. I've tried fluorocarbon, but I'm a mono man … I don't like fiberglass. I'm a graphite man."
Sure, Wright's comments stung a little. I mean, he has won nine FLW Outdoors tournaments. And he's been cherry-picking entry fees from less-ade?quate crankers in the Carolinas for a few decades. And he learned to fish crankbaits at the same school as the oft-titled "Crankbait King," Tums pro David Fritts, also of Lexington, N.C. And he's pulled more fish from the water with a diving plug than I could ever hope.
But I'd venture a guess he did a good bit of experimenting over the years to arrive at his cranking system. And he, along with Fritts and Chevy pro Anthony Gagliardi of Prosperity, S.C., knows what works where, when and why through hours spent with a cranking rod.
Luckily, they shared their thoughts. School is now in session.
Rattles vs. no rattles
A rattle does two things to a crankbait: It adds sound, and it adds vibration. Gagliardi believes there are times when each may have an advantage.
"I do use both," Gagliardi said. "My determination most of the time is water clarity. If I'm fishing real clear water and the fish are fairly pressured, I would use one that doesn't rattle. If the water is a little colored, most of the time I do use one that rattles."
Wright has a different theory. Three decades ago, he and a friend experimented with a rattling and rattle-free crankbait. The test involved his friend's submerged ear and Wright retrieving the lures nearby. Based on the results, they found little difference in the sound of both approaching crankbaits, and although his friend has no lateral line to test vibration, Wright has since put little thought into using rattling crankbaits.
Floating vs. suspending
Floating crankbaits seem to be far more popular than suspending versions. The main reasons for that are simple. First, crankbaits are classically made of balsa, a material that floats. Second, when a floating crankbait contacts a potentially bait-stealing piece of cover, it has a chance to make it through without getting hung because the buoyancy helps it to "walk" over. And if it runs hard into or under a limb, stopping the retrieve for a second will let it float up or "back out" of the snag.
Suspending crankbaits are more common during the cold season or any time a slow retrieve or even a pull-and-pause retrieve is needed to get sluggish bass to bite. Rather than floating out of the strike zone when the lure stops, a suspending crankbait stays nearly in place.
Some pros also rely on them to reach greater depths. Buoyancy is the enemy of a deep diving depth, thus, suspending crankbaits can be worked deeper than floaters.
Plastic vs. wood
Crankbaits have been made from dozens of wood species by tinkerers trying to whittle their way to the perfect lure. But like with most aspects of fishing, modern technology is taking over. With computerized molding systems, plastic crankbaits can now be weighted, shaped and tested quickly, easily and inexpensively into the most effective patterns.
Fritts catches fish on both types in any season, but in the coldest and warmest months, when it's toughest to make fish bite, he leans toward subtle wood. Plastic is used in addition to wood in spring and fall when fish are aggressive, because plastic crankbaits are often louder and flashier than wooden models.
Square-bill vs. round-bill
Of the classifications mentioned here, this is perhaps the one that creates the most extreme divide. Standard theory goes: Square-bill crankbaits are used for fishing shallow around thick wood or grass cover. Round-bill crankbaits are used for any other diving application, but primarily for deeper work.
Generalizations aside, square-bill crankbaits really are more suited for shallow work because they can rarely dive deeper than about 6 feet. But they are by no means the only option around shallow cover.
"When a round-bill hits something, it turns and goes around it most of the time," Fritts said. "A square-bill is totally different. You can pull it up to something, and you can almost make it hit it twice. It deflects totally different."
Fritts prefers the deflection of a square-bill during hot or cold periods in shallow water. But in his opinion, a round-bill is easier to keep free of hangups, and it's his main option.
Flat side vs. round side
The jury is still out on the best applications for flat and round crankbaits. Body shape is often linked to bill shape, and thus, is decided accordingly. But if not, it seems to be a matter of personal preference when to choose one over the other.
"Your flat-sided ones are going to give you a little bit tighter wobble," Gagliardi said. "Your rounder ones are ones that seem to have a bit wider wobble. I like the tighter-wobbling crankbaits in cold temperatures. The wider-wobbling crankbaits seem to do better in the warm months."
Slow-roll vs. burn
The most productive retrieve speed can not only change throughout the day, it may change depending on which fish on a spot eyeballs the lure. But in general, fast retrieves catch aggressive fish that bite out of reaction, and slow retrieves are for finicky fish not willing to chase.
Many pros are progressing to using a fast retrieve for both offshore and shallow shoreline cranking. A fast retrieve presents the lure to more fish in the allotted time – an advantage in tournaments. However, most agree there are seasons and situations that call for a slower retrieve, and they characterize speed choice with their own rules of thumb.
"Every crankbait I fish in the warmer months, I'm going to fish pretty fast," Gagliardi said. "In wintertime and early spring, I slow the retrieve down."
Constant contact vs. sudden impact
One of the easiest ways to know a crankbait is in the strike zone is to make constant contact with the bottom. And for tournament pros who fish fast for reaction bites, it's one of the best ways to cover water quickly with a crankbait. They use long casts so the time the lure spends in the strike zone is maximized, and it works.
But what many anglers don't know is constant contact may result in a crankbait that doesn't create the action it is intended to create. It also makes it difficult to get good hookups when fish can't strike from below.
"There are a lot of baits out there that when they get on the bottom, they won't even run," Wright said. "I call it 'breaking away.' It will get to the bottom and curve up to the left or right."
Deep divers with large, broad, shovel-shaped lips seem to be the worst culprits, and shallow divers with small bills the most cooperative.
To avoid the situation altogether, shoot for a sudden impact and deflection.
"I'm going to throw my crankbait out there, and I don't want it to hit anything except something sticking up," Fritts said. "That is the best way to fish a crankbait."
Stop and go vs. go, go, go
Crankbait fishing doesn't have to be a constant chuck-and-wind affair. Fish may prefer a steady grind one day, but they may respond to a crankbait's sudden change of direction the next.
"Unless the water is cold, I don't ever really stop my crankbait much," Gagliardi said. "The only time I ever stop my bait is if I hit something."
But in cold water, Gagliardi often employs a sweeping retrieve with a suspending crankbait. It keeps the lure moving slowly and in the strike zone for fish that are slow to take the bait.
"It's almost like fishing a Carolina rig, but a little faster," he said. "I pull the crankbait with my rod, take up slack and pull more."
Similarly, Wright rarely stops reeling his crankbait, at least on purpose.
"Ninety percent of the time it's just a straight retrieve," Wright said. "But you have to be careful when you say 'straight retrieve.' When I hit cover, my rod bends, my line stretches, and I guarantee the crankbait almost stops completely.
"I don't do stop-and-go, except for the fact that my crankbait does it on its own when it hits cover."
For Fritts, however, a slowdown or stop of the crankbait right before it hits a piece of cover is a good thing.
"I try to make the bait quit vibrating," Fritts said. "I call it 'pausing' a crankbait. I raise my rod and pull the bait to me, but I don't want it vibrating. I want to slow that bait down to a slow-roll. I think it gives it a more lifelike action."
Jointed vs. solid
Jointed crankbaits have yet to catch fire and take over much of the solid, one-piece crankbaits' domain. There is no season a one-piece model won't work. But there is a time when a jointed crankbait may work better.
In early spring, when fish are aggressive and in tune to bait migration and the water is dirty, the unique swimming pattern of a jointed crankbait puts off more vibration than many solid crankbaits. Some also create unique noises when the two halves click together. Both factors make them suited to attract fish.
Graphite rods vs. fiberglass rods
Fiberglass is becoming a product of the past in the fishing-rod world. But to dedicated crankbait anglers who mastered the trade when fiberglass was in, making a change in an effective system would be like removing a link from a chain. The whole thing would come undone, wouldn't it?
For Wright, that's not the case at all. Because he uses a stiff rod with only a bit of softness in the tip, and, more importantly, he wants the most sensitive rod he can find, a graphite rod is the only choice for him.
Fritts disagreed. He prefers the same style fiberglass rods he has used for decades, relying on the American Rodsmiths David Fritts Cranking Series rods.
"Graphite is fast," Fritts said. "If a fish is sucking that bait in, your rod tip tries to pull it away from the fish before he ever gets a bite on it. Glass is slower. Fish can get your bait and get clamped on before your rod pulls it away from them."
Fluorocarbon vs. monofilament
Crankbait anglers have been some of the most stubborn to accept fluorocarbon into their tackle boxes. And Wright and Fritts are still among that group. They both use monofilament and don't seem eager to change.
For Wright, it's about rod selection. He uses stiff, heavy rods, which require a forgiving line, and mono fits that description. For Fritts, it's about durability. Fluorocarbon is tough and doesn't stretch, but a hard-pulling crankbait will try to stretch it all day. Eventually, the line may break. Monofilament, however, can stretch repeatedly and still hold up.
Monofilament is also buoyant. Want to fish a diving crankbait shallower than its normal range? Switching to a large-diameter monofilament will help.
Advantages of fluorocarbon come for anglers wanting to fish deep. Fluorocarbon sinks when it hits the water, and it is generally smaller in diameter than the same pound-test in monofilament. Both of those factors allow crankbaits to dive deeper with fluorocarbon than with monofilament of the same test. The added depth may be small, but if an extra foot is needed, fluorocarbon can provide.
Cover also plays into the decision. No-stretch fluorocarbon helps to feel every bump, tick and wobble around cover. But pull a lure into wood too fast, and the line can be too unforgiving to avoid a snag.
High-speed reel vs. low-speed reel
Low-speed reels typically have about a 5:1 retrieve ratio or slower. They are still quite popular for crankbaits and are especially suited for handling the torque of winding slow all day with big-lipped offshore divers. But not all pros are willing to give up their speedier options.
Those who toss large plugs and grind bottom at a high rate of speed often use reels in the range of 6.4:1. The high speed may put some wear on the angler by the end of the day, but the extra speed helps to burn big lures. The same goes for shallow cranking, in which case some use reels closer to 7:1.
A few thoughts from Fritts
Coffin bills
A coffin-bill crankbait, also known as a four-corner-lip crankbait, is much like a square-bill crankbait in that it has an unusual deflection when it hits a piece of cover based on which part of the bill contacts first. Many can dive deeper than the average square-bill, and they are often used around laydowns and stumps.
Like square-bills, Fritts reserves them primarily for summer and winter. But rather than picking a set scenario for when to use one, consider it another "deflection option" to experiment with when cranking cover.
Rod angle
Proper rod position is important for sensitivity and control with a crankbait. Fritts keeps his rod about 2 or 3 inches off the water and slightly off to one side or the other. Doing so, he always has a tight line to the lure to feel every wobble and to easily jerk, pause or pull around cover.
Slow floaters and sinkers
"Floating" and "suspending" categorize most crankbaits. But there are a few others that can be considered.
Fritts likes a crankbait with very little buoyancy, what he referred to as a "slow-floater." The lure doesn't suspend, but it doesn't float away from cover too quickly to look unnatural.
Two categories of rattlers
Fritts prefers rattling crankbaits for nearly all his fishing. But he divides the noisemakers into two categories: those with little rattles and those with big rattles.
Big rattles make crankbaits loud, and they are used when fish are feeding. Little rattles are more subtle for less active fish, and they get the majority of the work, including nearly all the work deeper than 10 feet.
A quick jerk
Fritts' pausing technique is good for enticing moderate bass, but it's difficult to master. Another option is the opposite. When the lure hits cover – a stump is the best example – give the rod a slight jerk. The sudden jolt can draw active bass to bite, but get used to using a plug knocker when trying the technique.


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Founder of hospitality industry monthly dies
April 1, 2009
Mary Margaret Traxler, 57, died March 25 at Presbytyerian Hospital. Founder and publisher of the Greater Charlotte Hospitality News, she was an unstinting supporter of the Community Culinary School of Charlotte.
To read her obituary in the Charlotte Observer, click here.
To donate to the Cummunity Culinary School of Charlotte in Mary Margaret Traxler, please mark your check "Mary Margaret Traxler Education Fund" and send it to the Community Culinary School of Charlotte, 2401-A Distribution St., Charlotte, NC 28203.
The text of Mary Margaret Traxler's obituary follows:
Mary Margaret Traxler
Mrs. Traxler, 57, of Charlotte, a respected fixture in the area's hospitality industry for nearly two decades, passed away March 25, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital.
Mary Margaret came to Charlotte from New Orleans in 1990, when she launched TRIP
Magazine, a monthly guide to what to see and do in Charlotte. In 2001, she began
Greater Charlotte Hospitality News, a monthly trade publication affiliated with
nine local industry groups.
Mary Margaret did more than cover the local hospitality industry. She was also
an integral part of it. She was an outgoing people person who exuded an
infectious joie de vivre, and there were few industry parties or events that she
didn't attend. Her energy was seemingly endless, and it often wasn't easy for
friends and colleagues to keep up with her peripatetic pace.
Yet she always had time to listen to friends with a sympathetic ear and was a master at cheering people up. She knew how to have fun, and she shared that trait generously with those around her. No one could talk about Mary Margaret without smiling. Even lung cancer couldn't dim her upbeat attitude, and she often wrote about her struggle in her publisher's letter in Hospitality News.
Her caring nature was also demonstrated by her commitment to the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority Educational Foundation, of which she was president. She helped strengthen the foundation by donating proceeds from the Visitors' Choice Gold Awards, an event sponsored by TRIP Magazine for five years, to the organization.
With TRIP Magazine, Mary Margaret was a visionary on the cusp of Charlotte's burgeoning tourism business. She further nurtured its growth with Hospitality News, which served the industry with timely and in-depth news not covered elsewhere. She recently sold TRIP to Morris Visitor Publications.
She was a founder of the Greater Charlotte Hospitality & Tourism Alliance, often working in the background as a galvanizing force. The group honored her in January 2008 with its highest award, Hospitality Person of the Year.
Born in Houston on December 20, 1951, Mary Margaret grew up in Baytown, TX. In 1974, she graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. from Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University, where she was valedictorian and Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her Master's from the University of Texas at Austin 1977 and taught special education in New Orleans before relocating to Charlotte.
She is survived by her son, Phillip Broome, and grandson, Gavin Broome, both of
Charlotte; and her sister, Cris Traxler of Sausalito, CA.
A memorial service to celebrate Mary Margaret's life will be held Tuesday, March
31, 4:30 p.m., at the Palmer Building, 2601 East Seventh St.
Two educational funds have been established in Mary Margaret's memory. To contribute to the Mary Margaret Traxler Education Fund at the Community Culinary School of Charlotte, checks should be sent to the school at 2401 Distribution St., # A, Charlotte 28203, with a notation specifying the fund on the check.
To donate to the Mary Margaret Traxler Scholarship Fund for culinary and hospitality students at Central Piedmont Community College, checks should be made out to the CPCC Foundation, Inc. and mailed to P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte 28235. The name of the fund should be included on the check.


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Bible Verses About Christmas Tree
Bible verses related to Christmas Tree from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance
Jeremiah 10:2-4 - Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. (Read More...)
Leviticus 23:40 - And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days.
Romans 14:6 - He that regardeth the day, regardeth [it] unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard [it]. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.
2 Corinthians 6:14-71 - Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? (Read More...)
Romans 14:5-6 - One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. (Read More...)
Romans 14:5 - One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day [alike]. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.
Revelation 12:7-9 - And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, (Read More...)
1 John 2:16 - For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Luke 2:8 - And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Jeremiah 10:5-10 - They [are] upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also [is it] in them to do good. (Read More...)
Jeremiah 10:1 - Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:
Song of Solomon 2:11 - For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over [and] gone;
Psalms 94:1-23 - O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself. (Read More...)
Psalms 35:1-10 - ([A Psalm] of David.) Plead [my cause], O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. (Read More...)
2 Timothy 2:4 - No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of [this] life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
1 Timothy 6:17 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
Colossians 3:3 - For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
2 Corinthians 8:15 - As it is written, He that [had gathered] much had nothing over; and he that [had gathered] little had no lack.
Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Romans 8:19-22 - For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. (Read More...)
Acts 15:19-20 - Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: (Read More...)
John 4:35-36 - Say not ye, There are yet four months, and [then] cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. (Read More...)
Luke 10:27 - And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Luke 2:1-52 - And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (Read More...)
Luke 1:46-47 - And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, (Read More...)
Matthew 28:18 - And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Matthew 10:42 - And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold [water] only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Matthew 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Jeremiah 10:3-4 - For the customs of the people [are] vain: for [one] cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. (Read More...)
Ecclesiastes 4:4 - Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This [is] also vanity and vexation of spirit.
Esther 9:22 - As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.
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Genesis 2:7 - And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
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2 Timothy 3:16 - All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Colossians 3:9 - Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Ephesians 6:4 - And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Ephesians 4:25 - Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
John 19:31 - The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and [that] they might be taken away.
Luke 2:3 - And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Matthew 24:20 - But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:
Matthew 2:16 - Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
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Ezekiel 20:39 - As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter [also], if ye will not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.
Jeremiah 10:1-25 - Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel: (Read More...)
Deuteronomy 12:29-32 - When the LORD thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, whither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land; (Read More...)
Luke 2:1 - And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
Luke 1:48 - For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Luke 1:42 - And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed [art] thou among women, and blessed [is] the fruit of thy womb.
Luke 1:28 - And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, [thou that art] highly favoured, the Lord [is] with thee: blessed [art] thou among women.
Leviticus 23:5 - In the fourteenth [day] of the first month at even [is] the LORD'S passover.
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WoW Moviewatch: Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? {WoW}
Feb 19th 2010 12:44PM more blood elf rap?
do not want.
it is a fine video, with very high quality production values, severance are clearly very good at what they do, but...blood elves + rap == overplayed.
i was initially drawn in by the sleeping human. i was dimly hoping that - when we saw the tv screen, it'd be a "video" about him and a bunch of women traipsing around him with the rod stewart song going as a background.
what i got was a bad, bad cover version, so -1 for the music.
and on top of that it was blood elves. so, -1 for the choice of protagonist.
apart from that, i do hope they keep making wow videos. the colourful style and the wonderful way each verse was done was very neat. that and all the little effects and touches were awesome to see as well.
How the WoW community is about to push the self-destruct button {WoW}
Dec 13th 2009 2:02PM ok. i read /some/ of the comments here.
i read page one of the linked thread.
i believe i'm part of the silent majority. i don't post on the blizzard forums a) because at first i couldn't get it to work [i'm in an odd country, making the forums work past our infrastructure is awkward.] and then b) because reading the forums just reminded me that most of the players are biter and angry and the entire thing reads like a "days of our lives" whinefest.
for the folks who are annoyed, because their class is "broken" because blizzard make "mistake after mistake" trying to balance things, i'd like to say two things:
first: i have played a druid since 1.9. druids weren't always in good shape. there was a point in time where - if you wanted to raid - you had exactly one viable spec. did i complain? no. i liked the class well enough that i got on with it and played. i knew then - much like i know now - that not everything blizzard does is going to work for me, as a player. i don't get upset. it's blizzard's game. blizzard do what they think is right. i am a paying customer. this means i may have an opinion about the game, but that i am NOT STEERING THE GAME. that's important. if you remember that, and take a deep breath when something goes "wrong" for you as a class, you'll probably be ok.
related to that: i hate pvp. i just think it's a dumb, stupid game within a game. it's a bunch of people chasing a ball and i never could get the hang of that in school. i seriously dislike that it messes with pve. to the point where it occasionally breaks pve. but you know what? there are people who like pvp. it's why they play. it makes them warm and fuzzy on the inside. just because /i/ dislike it doesn't make /their/ enjoyment less valid. so, instead of getting angry about it, i shrug. sure. it's not fun having the my "version" of the game be messed around by "their" version of the game, but in the end, i take that deep breath and remember, "it's just a game." if the pve side of things doesn't work out because of one of those changes, i do something else. it's a big game. there's lots to do.
finally: getting angry at ghostcrawler is silly. you may like him and you may not, all of this is irrelevant. you are not at blizzard making changes alongside him. you are a paying customer. you get to comment. he gets to read those comments. if you comment in a rational and sane fashion, chances are, he might lend more weight to your comment. if you don't, well, you know, don't let the door hit you on the way out. he's a human being. you might not like what he has to say, but don't treat him like he's a robot that exists solely to make you happy.
ghostcrawler is a guy who works for the company. he incidentally gives you feedback on the forums. he doesn't actually have to, but he believes - rightly - that communication is a key ingredient of making a mmorpg. but he is human. sure, you're not going to like everything he says. but then, we go back to "take a deep breath."
in the end, as others have said, it's just a game. don't like it? there's other games that might make you happier. go and explore. don't get bogged down, because this particular game is making you unhappy.
In-game fixes for December 9th {WoW}
Dec 10th 2009 2:04AM shouldn't onyxia also be deep breathing more?!
Client bug allows you to swap character models {WoW}
Nov 2nd 2009 9:45AM gnome druid.
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Breakfast Topic: When did WoW click for you? {WoW}
Mar 26th 2009 5:03PM this is my first time here.
but reading this thread got me thinking about my own "great memory."
i'd gotten the game on the advice of a friend who'd been playing alliance. we hadn't seriously talked about it at all and hadn't figured out how we were going to meet up, so i just went ahead and read the manual.
the first time it "clicked" for me was when i read that i could be a druid. becasue we hadn't discussed which side he was on, i made a tauren that i started to play and enjoy.
i tried the night elf version of the same thing and while i enjoyed the scenery, i never really seriously enjoyed the faction.
so, i got my horde character to about level ten or so and started the run up to thunder bluff. it was day and i remember it still vividly in my mind's eye - how i was running up towards the sun [up the hill] heading towards the lifts. the green text of "thunder bluff: horde territory." that was when it all suddenly clicked - knowing i was going into "my home town," that i'd read about in the manual and seen pictures of on the website.
since then, i've played off and on. three years later and i'm still not eighty, [and yes - i'm still playing that same tauren druid] but enjoying how casual the game is - and enjoying the fact that after a hard week at work, i can relax by playing world of warcraft.
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Jan 22nd 2010 8:29AM I started WoW as a pure dps by playing a mage for about 2-3 years, and all i just got used to was just pew pewing and and maximizing my dps, which was perfectly fine but i felt i was missing a part of the game so i leveled a Paladin to 80 and started tanking and the experience was different right off the bat. As a tank you need to know exactly what's going on at all times which was totally different, it totally change the game for me, it was completely opposite then dpsing which was stand there and a couple mash buttons or AoE.
Ever since i started tanking however, I have given healers and tanks a lot more credit then i used to (not just because they keep my ass alive) because their roles or extremely more complicated, and always seem to get blamed in the end of a wipe which may/most of the time be true.
Breakfast Topic: Have you tried the Pit of Saron? {WoW}
Oct 5th 2009 8:45AM I tanked it over the weekend and had enjoyable time with PoS. I like most of the pulls and lore in the instance, some of the beginning pulls were a bit tricky, mainly because i play a mage and a pally tank not a warrior, which i was trying out at the time. So i dont like the mobs were that hard. Just me be and slow learner with warriors. Also having Sylvanas there was pretty awesome.
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A critical examination of Garrosh Hellscream {WoW}
Sep 21st 2009 4:15PM Garrosh is one of my favorite characters, because he had the guts not only to take on thrall and almost win, which he should had if the Lich king didn't get in the Way, but he also charged in and took on Varin Wynn one on one in the Violet Citadel. Garrosh is badass.