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Exceptionally Sharp Gem 1913 Matte Proof Five1913 PR 65 NGC. Ex: Trompeter. Only 99 proofs were reportedly struck in this year with far fewer known today. Most authorities assert that some two dozen pieces of this date are still extant, but we believe the actual number may be somewhere in the range of 30-45 coins. It is worth noting that when Akers compiled the data for his reference on the half eagle series he only recorded 18 appearances over a 37-year period. And when Breen published his 1977 book on proof coinage he was unable to find any recent auction records.
The 1913 continues the same matte or sandblast finish of proofing with the surface texture of this piece virtually identical to the preceding 1912. The surfaces of this piece, however, have a markedly different color from the previous year with a subdued green-gold finish. Traces of a wire rim show on the right portion of the obverse and also on the left half of the reverse. This piece is identifiable by a minute "flyspeck" between the fifth and sixth stars, and another in front of the upper lip of the Native American. A sharp looking, full gem example that approaches the top of the Condition Census. Population: 2 in 65, only 7 finer (7/98). (PCGS# 8544)
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I want to add a little color commentary this year for those of us at home. Today seems like a great day to start. Merry Christmas/ Happy Holidays!
What's it like to be one of the people destined for the start line in 12 days time? I can only share my own experience, but I imagine many people are feeling similar so here goes.
For years, you've dreamed of this race. For months, you've been absolutely dedicated to every aspect of getting to the start. For weeks, much of that effort has been behind you, so you find yourself in an uncomfortable place where there's nothing left to do, except fret about the details. With each passing day until the start, the feelings get stronger.
For me, and I imagine for many first timers, this calm before the storm is at least as great a challenge as anything in the race itself. It's easy to feel like there's been some mistake, like the whole plan that seemed so glamorous months ago when the first check went in is destined for failure. If someone had offered me a time machine, I would have been sorely tempted to undo the whole thing.
But of course, that's only half the story. The other half is the excitement of what is to come. You know that no matter what, you're about to do something you've been dreaming about, about to live big days you'll remember the rest of your life. And you know you're going to get to ride your motorcycle, and hopefully, that's something you love to do.
I can only guess how it is for the pilots who are returning. For everyone, I think Dakar is about pushing boundaries- of speed, of endurance. I imagine the guys at the front have a parallel duality to newcomers- both fear and the excitement for speed.
Whatever the halves are called, the reality is that they balance one another to some extent but don't cancel each other out. The trepidation is real and it's big, and so is the excitement, and the sum of the two means your nervous system is set to 11.
In a few days time, scrutineering will start and everyone will slide under the bubble that is Dakar... but for now, the bubble hasn't been inflated yet, and you are left to imagine. As any lingerie designer will tell you, the imagination is a powerful thing.
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Originally posted by -aLpHa-
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I would suggest holding out for a beta invite or an open beta prior to launch. That way you can vote with your wallet. If your son is so into it, just buy him a copy and see if it is your cup of tea if you are unable to play before launch. I can tell you there is a beta. I can tell you I plan to purchase and play this game for launch.
MMO Vet since AOL Neverwinter Nights circa 1992. My MMO beat up your MMO. =S
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Originally posted by vmoped
First to the OP: Props on being a good dad. My daughter just turned 7 and she is playing Minecraft now, I really can't wait to do some more gaming with her.
For the quote: Best advice possible here. I would say, get two copies if the son is into it, that way Dad is there too, but allow the other kids to make toons on the father's account to see how well they like it as well.
My personal feelings on the matter: I am a long time mmo vet and a fan of the ESO series (Morrowind was my first game). If the game was B2P, I'd pick it up just because it's an ES game. So I am closely watching what ZO does with this, because as of right now I won't buy if there's a sub. I am invested into FF14, and ESO would be more of a casual gaming thing for me (much of what Skyrim has become for me).
It is an MMO first and foremost. If this was set in Azeroth, it would play the same. Tamriel and its lore is about the only "Elder Scrollsy" thing in the game.
I just asked them to cancel my beta account and let someone else in to test that will enjoy the game. Maybe your son will get one sooner :)
Zenimax Studios have created a world that I have no desire to play in. Their requirement of racial hatred seeps into every aspect of the game. The starter area is all about fighting "evil dominion" folks and fleeing to another area under siege by the Dominion. 80% to 90% of the questing revolves around the ongoing war. If PvP is your thing, you will enjoy it. PvP is not an Elder Scrolls thing. I know... single player games do not have PvP. That is why PvP centric MMOs created from single player games suck.
I won't say anymore.
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Seasoned bitter vet here. The era of me buying MMOs on day 1 is over. After countless mistakes (WAR, AoC, Rift, GW2, D3, MoP) I finally learned! Nowadays if the game isn't F2P I wait a few months after release to see how people feel about it when the hype has died down. If the game is great on day 1 it will be even better a few months later. A good indicator is its population: If it goes down after release I pass, if it steadily rises I might consider buying it. It's already paying off as I avoided another mistake (simcity 5).
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Logic, reason and fact do not supersede human nature. Ignorance reigns without justice.
I don't believe that any amount of experience justifies placing judgement on a game without getting at least one max level in said game. Though from a business point of view I'm slightly fearful in that they recently said that they wanted to make this like the next iteration of the Elder Scrolls, yet it's majority fanbase is used to buying the game and using microtransactions for additional content and not a monthly fee. How many computer only ESO fans are there when compared to console? To add to that, how many of those computer fans actually play MMOs? How many of those are willing to still pay monthly fees?
Those are actually questions and not simply questions that answer.
There must something that some of us aren't seeing here. Perhaps some information that hasn't been released yet.
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Originally posted by Husvik
Honestly...in my opinion...I have a gut feeling of a IP being exploded....(like WAR, SWTOR, STO, FF14-first go round, etc ) we all fell for in the past.. and I do have a "gut" feeling this is just another
I really hate to be a negative Nelly..but look at the games cranked out in the last half decade, and how everything is going to leaching cash shops.
I do hope to the Good Lord that I am wrong....a ESO "good" game would keep this middle aged man even more out of shape...but the lack of good stuff has gotten me away from the desk :-)
Just my 2 cents
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By all that is holy do you see that enemy over there!
So without mentioning whether or not I am in the beta......
I believe that they have the best intentions with ESO however I do think that it end up as a game with a relatively small following after the first couple months.... From what i've "SEEN" (hint hint) the combat just doesn't have the same weight behind it and overall other players just detract from the elder scrolls experience. Imo a better option would have been ESVI w/drop in drop out coop and pvp arenas.
Anyways just my quick two cents.
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Originally posted by AlBQuirky
I don't want to hijack this thread but this touched on a recently sensitive nerve so I'm just going to say this and have done with it. I'll not go into it further here.
I was perma-banned on Tamrial Foundry for trying to report to the Mod's that people wanted to actually capture, enslave, train and sell NPC Slaves in one of their posts. I reported it twice and the second time I told them I was going to email the NAACP concerning this issue since they seem indifferent to the subject. I'm a White 54 year old male from Alabama and this subject is like gas on a fire down here. All I wanted to do it to delete the offending post.
Anyway... sorry for bringing that up here.
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This whole thing smells a bit like LOTRO to me.
LOTRO isn't a horrible game, so don't get me wrong.
But before the announcement, the LOTRO hype was fairly big. It's a ~huge~ IP - probably on par with Star Wars as far as brand loyalty goes. It had a lot of neat "innovations" going for it - like the story mimicing the novels and capable of meeting notable characters from the story, the story going in chapters, the Hope/Dread mechanic, group Fellowship moves, monster play, and the ability to play musical instruments, among other things.
LOTRO did ok for a good while. It had a small but very tight knit community. It ultimately went F2P (being a Turbine title, it was one of the flagship initial F2P titles).
I won't say it's a better or worse game now, but I just feel that ESO will follow a similar trajectory to LOTRO - they both give me the same kind of vibe.
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My gut feeling started off nauseated and ended up vomiting. I've been playing MMOs for nearly 12 years now; this title has many bad indicators that have signaled utter disaster like SWToR (well.. it wasn't THAT bad... it was still a Godsend compared to Dark and Light, or Vanguard).
I've also played and enjoyed the TES titles since Morrowind and wasn't very enthused to hear about an MMO based on TES lore where the lure of TES titles, at least for me, has been the gameplay much more so than the story that is simply incompatible with being online.
The worst indicator for any upcoming MMO title is secrecy and a lack of open beta weekends, etc.: If the game is not good enough to get people to purchase it in a "free trial", then chances are the game is bad. WoW, GW2, Rift, The Secret World and a few of the other big titles that were either wildly, or modestly successful had free trials and/or beta weekends.
Another bad indicator for any upcoming MMO (in my humble opinion) is a lack of explicit divulging of game-play mechanics: if you can't find a list of the specific mechanics in the game, chances are they are not confident with peoples' receptions, or they are aware that they are terrible.
The nail in the coffin for me was the 150 hr announcement, even if it is per faction. That many hours is completely acceptable for me for a single-player game, but MMOs, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH SUB FEES, are meant to last for a digital eternity. I have to admit that the footage shown at the last event sort of threw me a curve ball, but after hearing about the 150 hr content... whatever speck of faith I had has been shaken.
TLDR: Product trials imply confidence in a product; a lack thereof usually the opposite. 150 hours per continent? Seriously?
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I agree the game decision makers need a spine transplant.Seem the one they started with melted about 6 months ago.I was so excited by the early descriptions and direction of the game and with each succeeding month,more I see more and more decisions that take the game in a different direction form it's initial course.Frankly I just get to upset to hear the latest news and find more decisions I don't agree with.I've become rather stoic about the game and will just wait to see what the game turns out to be.I certainly won't consider buying it with out an extensive open beta period.
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You say your son is in his early teens and he eats up every tidbit bout ESO that surfaces. I would say ESO is a safe bet based on these factors:
1) Your sons age and he can approach the game casually as this is the healthiest approach for a boy his age, considering school, extracurricular activities, friends, exercise, sleep, eating, etc...taking good care of oneself as a healthy gamer should (I speak from a vast amount of experience on this subject); Believe me living a balanced life while one games is best in the long run.
2) If your son has played Skyrim and the DLC expansions that go along with it and possibly early Elder Scrolls games this is a definite plus as Elder Scrolls Online is the name.
3) Subscription is a big plus as F2P would have doomed this game right from the start and if they can make paid DLC for Skyrim why does it not make sense for them to release content in a timely manner for subscribers? All this nonsensical talk about cash shop is talk and nothing more should be said about this nonsense.
4) Consider FFXIV just released and look at how many issues they are currently having. This actually affects pretty much any MMO that releases as even the most hearty beta tests don't resolve issues that arise once the game goes live. This is the nature of MMOs and will continue to be until computers can resolve issues in real time without affecting gameplay for users in real time.
5) Isn't it funny how many critics, skeptics, naysayers and all around judgemental blockheads come out of the woodwork when you ask for opinions or rather gut feelings, yet truly these are opinions moreso and nonetheless :) What Is so funny about it is how they are here incessantly and continually, offering their opinions especially considering it isn't conducive or necessarily warranted. Such is the nature of gaming forums as it is part of the purpose they serve.
6) This is going to be more of an introductory MMO for Bethesda/Zenimax and for enthusiasts to enjoy in the vast world of Tamriel. So far it seems like alot of aspects of the single player series as well as multiplayer and massively multiplayer aspects are going to be viable for players.
7) ESO is bringing more realistic graphics and real time combat to the world of MMOs as this is of great benefit to this genre. Any class can wear any armor, use any weapon, and do any type of crafting as overly defined roles aren't a part of ESO which is a good thing.
My son is in his teens as well and though he thoroughly enjoyed Oblivion and Skyrim he has his focus elsewhere these days and in no way am I going to interfere with this or his development other then in as being supportive and positive as I can be. Depending on when ESO is released for certain platforms (namely next generation consoles) will determine when and if I am going to participate. We live in precarious times as many of us are being overloaded and overwhelmed with all sorts of stimuli, though primarily technologically. Any MMO that is being released (even ESO) should notably deviate from mistakes of past MMOs; overly defined roles, boring quests, dailys, anything that caters to the grind/timesink, etc...and serve a more productive role for the many who participate in such activity in our society.
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I think it's going to be better than expected if I'm being honest. Maybe it's because I'm not that hyped about it, but they only have to do a few things to provide a good ES experience.
Let players explore - I know a portion of the world will be blocked off until you cap, but the "questing" system sounds very TES so far to me. Happen upon a point of interest, rummage around, find a note that tells you about something in a certain locale, up to you to go do it or not. Let's not forget, all the TES games have had various questing methods.
They've all had the linear story quests, they've all had the multi-chain side quests, and they've all had the "oh this sounds interesting, I'm gonna go check this out" stumble upon quests. So far, I've seen nothing that says these three quest models won't be in the game. If you don't believe me, go load up any TES game and count fedex, talk to this guy, and kill 10 rat quests you are given. Their are plenty of them. People just overlook them because while they're doing them, they get sidetracked in the world.
Character customization - Again, it doesn't sound like they're deviating from the TES model of pick your traits and mix'n'match. Now, the only downside is that this will be in MMO form, which means players WILL look for optimal builds and then indirectly force people to follow those by only inviting players to groups if they are within those parameters. It always happens, but that's not because of developers, that's because of human nature. Even if something is 1% better, it will be considered the only "viable" build. Yes, it's dumb, do your best to avoid these types of people.
That's it. That's all they have to do to give us a TES experience. If they do manage to screw it up, then it'll be a shame. But TES games are pretty simple. Aim and click combat, few abilities available at any given time, lots and lots of bugs, a storyline, and a huge open world to play in with mix'n'match character building.
If anything, it has one of the more simple RPG formulas.
I say don't sweat it, I think we'll be pleasantly surprised this time around.
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Im buying the game for the next installment of TES.
If I play it a month, beat it, and then find nothing else appealing...it will have been money well spent.
I cant see them putting in a crappy story, and totally wrecking the TES feel.
Im willing to give a few sacrifices to my TES game for the sake of potentially being a decent mmorpg. Haven't known these developers to make crap (though I am worried they are known for buggy games).
I think most here will end up hating it because it doesn't provide 5 years of uninterrupted 10 hour + a day content and consider it the biggest failure of the last 50 thousand years. I cant imagine anyone even pays attention to these people anyway so who cares.
My point is I think a HUGE portion of the people who will buy this game have been, and are 100% ok, with buying a TES game and spending no more than 50 hours playing it before moving on. Yes they will come back for DLC.
Single player gamers are not nearly as retarded with games as hardcore mmorpg vets.
Sure, it could be the best thing for MMORPG players since spilt milk made a lifestyle for kittens. However, my gut is queasy about it leaving me to think that its likely just another overpriced three month wonder full of the same old crap we are all used to and worn out on that will get middling fan reviews in general and glowing praise on the pro circuit that we will all wish we hadn't paid any heed to later. This instinctively leads me to avoid a launch day purchase and wait for the inevitable business model change and price reduction before even considering picking up the game to play so I don't end up nerd raging in a forum thread like most people will.
Originally posted by Skooma2
Very eloquently put. I feel the way you mentioned here. As an MMO player, I'm extremely put off by the faction lock and its implications. That really is the major game breaking feature for me. The focus on the PVP is a major detraction for me, I felt a more exploration heavy model would have been appropriate. As an Elder Scrolls player and fan, I had hoped for something more akin to borderlands 2. Team up with a few friends, explore Tamriel. A lobby based game would have been much more preferred to the model they're attempting - shoving Elder Scrolls into a DAOC sized hole. I wanted to have raids in the realms of Oblivion. I wanted to have faction quests for the factions we've experienced in each game so far. I wanted player housing. None of that is in the game. As an MMO gamer and an Elder Scrolls, I'm in both audiences and from both perspectives this game fails. I suppose I will see how I like it tomorrow.
I find it distasteful they have the nerve, or foolishness, to ask for a subscription. I'm not sure why they thought that'd be a good idea, especially considering they're also launching on consoles - where a subscription has never succeeded. They've been met with either apathy, skepticism, or downright dismissal. They should have had at least the sense to remove the subscription barrier so people would just go out and pick up their game. The average console gamer won't. It seems to me that audience considers that expensive - even though it's not in comparison to the investment level required to enjoy most free to play titles. They're only launching with two of the major guilds. So far no word on any of the factions we've seen in the previous titles. What's worse is they think they can ignore that and still retain Elder Scrolls fans. I won't play another hollow game like Guild Wars 2. I think out of the all the titles on the horizon, Wildstar looks the most promising.
I do not think it will be as bat as SWTOR however I do think it will be right up there with GW2. At first glance my thoughts are that this is yet another DAOC console esque Themepark hybrid. Another linear pve adventure island with structured PVP adventure games and lackluster pve difficulty. It will not do any one thing very well but it will make everything it does do insanely easy. Unless the combat system is amazing and the pvp battlezone is a masterpiece of coding more than likely it will end up being a center of the map zergfest which will get boring after about 3 days. Then when you do get bored, because even good battlegrounds get boring, what is there to do. Easy pve adventures followed by your average crafting system. Then the world itself is zero risk.
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Strictly speaking as somebody who was one of the haters who jumped all over Zenimax when they first came out and said things like "WoW-like interface and controls" "This is not an MMO" etc. all I can say is that I was wrong.
Having seen this game up close and personal I can say that if you or your son liked Skyrim then you will love this game.
I can't and won't get into any details but this is not WoW in Tamriel, this truly is Elder Scrolls Online.
Tonight will be the first stress test where they have done a mass invite. My medium sized guild of 50-ish members has about 8 people invited to tonight's event so I would suggest that by tomorrow morning there will be videos and leaks pretty much all over the internet.
Hell there is already several hours of gameplay available via torrent if you're really that curious about what this game looks and plays like.
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Never regret something that once made you smile! Life is short, break the rules! Forgive quickly! Love unconditionally! Laugh uncontrollably
I love life, everything about it and what it has to offer. The laughter and joy, and of course the sorrow and pain that comes along with it. Many of us don't realize that without those moments in our lives we are truly not living. We are blessed to be able to embrace our experiences and truly appreciate them for the lessons in life that they create for us and our futures. I have learned to embrace every moment as it comes, ride along with the current as best as I can and learn from each experience. I am a Single Mother and a practicing Buddhist who strives everyday to create happiness for myself and share with the rest of the world. My son is a direct reflection of me and I am proud to say that he is the happiest, most compassionate child I have ever encountered, I know I had everything to do with that. I want the most out of life, for my son, myself and my family. I will work hard for the best in every aspect of my life. I believe anything you visualize you can actualize. Nothing is unattainable.. I am a hard working family woman who is interested in meeting my partner in crime whatever that may mean. I have everything I need and I am overly independent sometimes. I am looking to meet someone who will remind me to stop and slow down at times.
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GameplayThe game is a shooter, so, the player has to shoot every enemy that is attacking him. He has also to find keys for opening specific doors and he has also to activate switchs for making his environment change (a lift coming down, a wall that is an hidden door, etc.).
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Today was our last day of Spanish school and last night was the last night at our fancy hotel. We found another hostel to stay in for two nights in the main plaza of town. We had planned to go back to hostel villa esthela because its cheap and clean and nice, but they were booked up until Sunday. So after school we packed up and went to our new home. Andy finially changed his leaky petcock.
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Woke up not feeling great today, not sure why, but had shit to do and places to be. The guy david from CAtours here in Antigua told us the location to one of his rides called the dirt river tour and so we went out in search of some good quality jungle off road. It was awesome! Lots of small river crossings and not much of a road.
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NFC Top Three Matchups – Week 8 Handicapping Report
- Updated: October 24, 2012
The Atlanta Falcons come off their bye week with a four-game lead in the NFC South at 6-0, but the other three division races in the NFC remain extremely tight.
The following is a handicapping guide for the top three matchups in the NFC for this week's games with lines provided by Bookmaker.
Thursday, October 25
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings (-6.5) Total Line: 41.5
Tampa Bay is in desperate need a win after falling to 2-4 straight-up on the year with a 35-28 loss to New Orleans this past Sunday as a 1.5-point home underdog. The Buccaneers are 4-2 against the spread and the total has gone OVER in four of their last five games. Minnesota improved to 5-2 SU (3-3-1 ATS) with a 21-14 win over Arizona in a game that ended as a PUSH. The total has stayed UNDER in five of the Vikings first seven games this year.
The Buccaneers have beaten the Vikings five-straight times but they are 2-3-1 ATS in their last six trips to Minnesota. The total has stayed UNDER in four of the last six meetings there. Last season, Tampa Bay won 24-20 as a one-point underdog on the road with the total going OVER the 41.5-point line.
Sunday, October 28
Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-2.5) Total Line: 46.5
Atlanta headed into its bye week with a perfect 6-0 start SU and a 4-2 record ATS. It is 1-2 ATS in its last three games and the total has stayed UNDER in four of its last five games. Philadelphia is also coming off a bye and is 3-3 SU and 2-4 ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in four of its first six games as the Eagles are only averaging17.2 points a game.
The Falcons have lost four of the last five meetings SU and are 2-10-1 ATS in the last 13 games between the two. The total has stayed UNDER in four of the last five games played in Philadelphia and in seven of the last nine games overall. The Eagles are a perfect 13-0 SU in their last 13 games following a bye week
New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys (-1) Total Line: 47
New York outlasted Washington 27-23 as a 6.5-point home favorite this past Sunday to improve to 5-2 SU on the year. The Giants are just 3-4 ATS and the total has gone OVER in five of their first seven games. The Cowboys sweated-out a tougher than expected 19-14 battle against Carolina as 2.5-point road favorites last Sunday to even their record at 3-3 both SU and ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in four of their first six games.
The Giants are 11-2 SU in their last 12 games and 7-1 SU in their last eight games on the road. They have beaten the Cowboys in five of the last seven meetings overall and are 4-1 SU in their last five games in Dallas. The total has gone OVER in five of the last seven meetings there. These two met on opening day with the Cowboys coming away with a dominating 24-17 win on the road as 3.5-point underdogs. The total stayed UNDER the 45.5-point line.
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Save Me from Myself (Christina Aguilera song)
|"Save Me from Myself"
|Song by Christina Aguilera from the album Back to Basics
|Linda Perry
|Back to Basics track listing
"Save Me from Myself" is a song by American recording artist Christina Aguilera, taken from her fifth studio album Back to Basics (2006). The song was written by Aguilera, Linda Perry and Bill Bottrell, with production handled by Perry. Inspired by Aguilera's marriage with her then-husband Jordan Bratman, the track is an acoustic ballad which talks about her appreciation for a husband whose "love and dedication has given her a longed-for security."
Upon the release of Back to Basics, "Save Me from Myself" received mainly positive reviews from music critics, who praised its melody as well as Aguilera's restrained vocals and deemed it as one of the stand-out tracks from the album. A music video for the song was shot after the birth of her son, showing Aguilera's personal footage of her marriage, as well as scenes featuring she performing the song with Linda Perry playing the guitar. It was covered by American singer Jordin Sparks.[1]
Background and recording[edit]
Aguilera's fifth studio album, Back to Basics, is made up of two discs.[2] Aguilera worked with "more beat-driven" producers on the first disc, such as DJ Premier and Mark Ronson, who included samples in the production.[2] The second disc consists solely of collaborations with producer Linda Perry.[2][3] Aguilera sent letters to different producers that she hoped could help her with the direction she was taking for the project, encouraging them to experiment, re-invent and create a modern soul feel.[4] For the second disc, Aguilera said, "We creatively went into our own zone and our own world together. There are no cover songs, so we made more of a '20s, '30s vibe with an authentic and organic twist. There are no samples — it's all live music. One of the songs sounds like you entered a 1920s burlesque club, another song sounds like it was actually recorded in the 1920s, using a vintage microphone, so it's exciting stuff."[2] "Save Me from Myself" was written by Aguilera, Perry and Bill Bottrell, while production was handled by Perry.[5]
Composition and lyrics[edit]
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"Save Me from Myself" is an acoustic song, written in the key of E major. It has a moderate tempo of 120 beats per minute.[6] It is followed by a chord progression of Cm–Gm7 in the verses.[6] Aguilera's vocal range on the song span from the low-note of E3 to the high-note of F5.[6] The song distinguishes itself from the jazz, blues and soul-inspired musical style of Back to Basics, drawing inspiration from country rock, which is similar to works done by Shelby Lynne, according to Paul Flynn from The Guardian.[7] Contradict to Aguilera's signature vocal belting, the track features Aguilera's soft vocals.[8] Lyrically, "Save Me from Myself" is inspired by Aguilera's marriage with her then-husband Jordan Bratman.[9] It talks about her appreciation for a husband whose "love and dedication has given her a longed-for security."[10] This is exemplified on the lyrics "Well tomorrow may be shaky / But you never turn away."[10] At the chorus, Aguilera whispers, "Don't ask me why I'm crying/'Cause when I start to crumble/You know how to keep me smiling."[11]
Critical reception[edit]
Most music critics were positive towards "Save Me from Myself". Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine praised the "restrained performance from the singer on the moving track", calling it "easily the best song on the album's second side."[12] Amanda Murray of Sputnikmusic wrote the song "particularly stands out", calling it "tasteful and almost seems to want to slip in undetected," also praising "the subtle, quiet vocal work on the track."[13] Chris Evans of Blogcritics called it "one of Aguilera's best songs and vocal performances to date," that "takes the sexy diva's music to a new emotional level." Evans also wrote that, "There are times on the track where it's so incredibly personal I literally feel like Christina is sitting right in front of me with a guitar singing the song in my face." Evans also praised Linda Perry for "stripping down Christina's vocals to the hushed, intimate singing we hear on the record – wiping away the ultra-melisma divalicious over singing we're used to from Miss Aguilera."[11]
For Dorian Lyskey of The Guardian, 'Save Me from Myself' "cracks open the super diva to reveal something like a real person inside, tenderly cooing her admiration for new husband Jordan Bratman in a warm voice that sounds, for once, like it's aimed at one human ear rather than an entire Super Bowl crowd."[14] John Murphy of musicOMH called it "a quiet, fragile little ballad with Aguilera at last remembering to add some restraint to her vocals."[15] Thomas Inskeep of Stylus Magazine called it "an affecting track, largely just Aguilera's naked voice and a softly plucked acoustic guitar (with some orchestral touches in the background)."[16]
"Save Me from Myself" was listed two times as one of Aguilera's top ten best songs by Yahoo! Voices. The first time was in 2009, where the song was listed at number 7, the author Nicole M. wrote the following, "One of the best songs of her career appears on the Back to Basic album. Save Me From Myself had Ms. Aguilera trading in the high notes and vocal tricks she had become famous for with a soft melody, matched by an even softer, natural voice. The song, sung almost in a whisper, sounds more like a lullaby than an ode to the man who managed to let himself into her life. 'Save Me From Myself' not only showed off a different vocal side to Aguilera, it also showcased a fearless side to her as well."[17] In 2010, Jessica Eisenberg also listed the song at number 7, writing, "Subtle, sweet, and sentimental, this song is so touching. Never has she held back so much on a vocal! Sung primarily in a light, airy, head voice, we see a side of Christina we have never heard before. I'd love to hear more songs sung in this lovely, soft tone. It truly shows she can sing anything and pull of any touching subject matter she chooses."[18]
Music video[edit]
After giving birth to her son Max Liron Bratman, on January 12, 2008, Aguilera posted a message on her official website the following day,[19] stating,
"Dear fans, today is a very joyful and special day for Jordan and I as we welcome our first son into this world. In honor of our love for each other and our growing family, I have put together a special video for the song 'Save Me From Myself' off my Back to Basics album. This video is very dear to me as it includes actual footage from our personal wedding video! Just a little something to say 'thank you' for your undying love and support. It is in no small part because of you that I live such a blessed and wonderful life! Please download and enjoy... With all my love, Christina."[20]
During the video, the singer is seen behind the scenes preparing for her special day, wearing a body-hugging lace gown, with a plunging neckline. Later she is seen during her first dance with husband Jordan Bratman, in the flamenco style gown.[21]
Credits and personnel[edit]
- Christina Aguilera – Songwriting, vocals
- Linda Perry – Mixing, producing, songwriting
- Bill Bottrell – Congas, guitars,
- The Section Quartet – strings
- Daphne Chen, Eric Gorfain – Violin
- Leah Katz – Viola
- Richard Dodd – Cello
Credits adapted from liner notes of Back to Basics, RCA Records.[5]
- ^ http://content.usatoday.com/communities/idolchatter/post/2010/01/video-jordin-sparks-covers-christina-aguilera/1#.UuZabdL-Lcs
- ^ a b c d Moss, Corey (June 6, 2006). "Christina Makes Her Comeback Twice As Nice By Expanding Basics Into Double LP". MTV News (Viacom). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ Gitlin, Lauren (March 16, 2006). "Christina Aguilera Channels Billie Holiday". Rolling Stone. Wenner Media. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ Clarke, Stuart (August 12, 2006). "Aguilera takes twin-track approach for new album". Music Week (Intent Media).
- ^ a b Aguilera, Christina (2006). Back to Basics (liner notes). Christina Aguilera. RCA Records
- ^ a b c "Christina Aguilera 'Save Me from Myself' Music Sheet". Musicnotes.com. Universal Music Publishing Group. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ^ Flynn, Paul (August 12, 2006). "Christina Aguilera, Back to Basics". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ^ "Christina Aguilera's Old Soul". MTV News (Viacom). Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Murphy, John (August 14, 2006). "Christina Aguilera – Back To Basics". musicOMH. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- ^ a b "'Back to Basics' Covers All the Bases". Plugged In. Focus on the Family. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
- ^ a b Evans, Chris (August 6, 2006). "CD Review: Christina Aguilera – Back To Basics". Blogcritics. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Sal Cinquemani (August 8, 2006). "Christina Aguilera: Back to Basics". Slant Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ^ Amanda Murray (August 27, 2006). "Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics". Sputnikmusic. =Jeremeny Ferwerda. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ^ Lyskey, Dorian (August 4, 2006). "CD: Christina Aguilera, Back to Basics | Music | The Guardian". The Guardian. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Murphy, John (August 14, 2006). "Album Reviews Christina Aguilera – Back To Basics". musicOMH. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Thomas Innskeep (August 31, 2006). "Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics - Review". Stylus Magazine. Todd Burns. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
- ^ M., Nicole (May 6, 2009). "The Top Ten Songs by Christina Aguilera". Yahoo! Voices. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Eisenberg, Jessica (June 3, 2010). "Best Christina Aguilera Songs - Yahoo Voices". Yahoo! Voices. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Dam, Julie (January 13, 2008). "Christina Aguilera & Jordan Bratman Have a Boy - Babies, Christina Aguilera: People.com". People Magazine. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ Staff, MTV News (January 13, 2008). "Christina Aguilera Gives Birth To Baby Boy". MTV News. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
- ^ "Christina Aguilera celebrates birth of son Max – and releases unseen footage of her wedding". Daily Mail. January 14, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
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Winstar Provides Year-End 2011 Update
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Winstar Provides Year-End 2011 Update08:10 EST Thursday, December 22, 2011CALGARY, Dec. 22, 2011 /CNW/ -Winstar Resources Ltd. ("Winstar" or "the Company") (TSX: WIX) is pleased to provide further operational updates on field activities in Tunisia and Romania, give initial guidance on 2012 capital budget and advise of a management change.TUNISIARecord ProductionThe Company is pleased to announce record production and sales during the months of November and December 2011.During the month of November the Company produced and sold an average (net) 1,983 boepd, with the new Chouech Essaida gas plant becoming fully operational during the month.During the period, December 1 to 20, 2011 Winstar produced and sold an average (net) 2,512 boepdDuring the period, December 12 to 20, 2011 Winstar produced and sold an average (net) 2,772 boepd. During this period a record daily rate of 3,026 boepd was produced and sold,Chouech Essaida Silurian #10 ("CS Sil #10") (100% working interest)The Company's 4,420 meter deep exploration well, CS Sil #10 has now been cased and perforated in several zones within the Silurian and Triassic. Open-hole well logs indicate this well may have encountered a Silurian Tannezuft Sandstone equivalent to that found at Chouech Essaida Silurian #1 which is currently on production. Open-hole well logs indicate that this well may have encountered a high quality crude oil bearing Triassic TAGI sandstone. The Company cautions, that open-hole log data is interpretative and only production testing vindicates current Company's viewpoints.The drilling rig and ancillary service equipment are now being demobilized. Once the rig and associated equipment is removed and the high pressure testing equipment arrives on location and is installed, production testing of CS Sil #10 will commence. The extensive testing program of this well is anticipated to take until the end of January 2012.Chouech Essaida #8 Bis ("CS # 8 Bis ") (100% working interest)An electrical submersible pump ('esp") has been installed at CS #8 Bis well, to sustain and increase production from the Triassic TAGI Sandstone oil zone. The work-over was necessary for the oil zone was depleting and becoming incapable of flowing to the surface. The well with the 'esp' has produced on a sustained basis for approximately a week. The zone continues to clean up or increase its productive daily capacity. To date, this work-over operation has successfully increased the daily production of the well from a naturally flowing 317 boepd to its current 380 boepd, the Company anticipates further improvement in production perhaps by the end of December.Tunisian Political UpdateWinstar is very pleased with the manner to which the Tunisian people have engaged in a new political process.Last October 23, the Tunisian people elected a new assembly, with the main mandate being to write a new Constitution. This Assembly has subsequently elected a President of the Republic. The newly elected President has appointed a Prime Minister. Soon the Assembly is expected to confirm the appointment of the Prime Minister and institute a Cabinet.ROMANIAThe Company cased its first well in Romania in December. The Madaras 109 well is a 1,680 meter deep test of a Miocene oil zone previously encountered in a nearby offset well. The Madaras 109 well is now logged, cased and perforated. Stimulation and subsequent testing of this possible oil well is expected next January.The Company's second Romanian well Moftinu 1000 is approximately 10 kilometers northwest of the Madaras 109 well. The Moftinu well is expected to test various Pliocene gas zones recognized in offset wells. Drilling is expected to commence in the first half of January.Winstar will operate and pay 100% of the cost of these wells to earn a 60% working interest as part of the Company's work commitment under the Farm-in Agreement with Rompetrol Group N.V. of Romania.2012 CAPITAL BUDGETThis month, the Board approved a 2012 capital budget for up to $62 million. This capital budget includes up to six (6) wells being drilled in Tunisia and Romania, plus facilities upgrades and the reactivation of one suspended Concession in Tunisia. This approval is subject to, but not limited to, actual cash flows in 2012, success at CS Sil #10 plus the two Romania wells (Moftinu and Madaras), rig availability and other factors.MANAGEMENT CHANGEThe Company wishes to advise that Bradley Giblin, Chief Financial Officer, has submitted his resignation to pursue other business opportunities. Mr. Giblin will remain with the Company for a period of up to four (4) months to provide an orderly transition and will continue to perform managerial duties during the transitional period.Effective immediately, Mr Jerrad Blanchard C.A. will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Blanchard has been the Controller of Winstar since early 2008 and as such has an in-depth knowledge of the financial affairs of the Company. Mr Blanchard became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Alberta in 2007.The Company wishes to thank Mr. Giblin for his dedication and service and wishes him success in all his future endeavors.BOE Reference herein to "boe" mean barrels of oil equivalent and is derived by converting gas to oil in the ratio of six thousand cubic feet (Mcf) of gas to one barrel (bbl) of oil. Boe may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation. A boe conversion ratio of 6 Mcf to 1 bbl is based upon an energy conversion method primarily applicable at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. References herein to "boepd" means barrels of oil equivalent per day.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or future performance of the Company. When used in this press release, the words "may", "would", "could", "will", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "predict", "seek", "propose", "expect", "potential", "continue", and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to certain events, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause Winstar's actual results, performance, or achievements to materially differ from those described in this press release. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this press release as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. Specific forward-looking statements in this press release include, among others, statements pertaining to the following: factors upon which Winstar will decide whether or not to undertake a specific course of action; and estimated volumes and timing of future production; business plans for drilling, exploration and development; and other expectations, beliefs, plans, goal, objectives, assumptions, information and statements about possible future events, conditions, results of operations or performance. The risks to which the Company is subject include those of the oil and gas industry in general including operational risks in exploring for, developing and producing crude oil and natural gas; risks and uncertainties involving geology of oil and gas deposits; volatility in global market prices for oil and natural gas; general economic conditions; competition; liabilities and risks, including environmental liability and risks, inherent in oil and gas operations; uncertainties as to the availability and cost of financing and changes in capital markets; alternatives to and changing demand for petroleum products; and changes in legislation and the regulatory environment, including uncertainties with respect to the Kyoto Protocol. Furthermore, statements relating to "reserves" or "resources" are deemed to be forward-looking statements, as they involve the implied assessment, based on certain estimates and assumptions to the effect that the resources and reserves described can be produced profitably in the future. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company does not intend and does not assume any obligation, to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise, except as required by law.Winstar Resources Ltd. is a Calgary based junior oil and gas company, which explores for, develops, produces, and sells crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas in Tunisia and Romania. Winstar's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol WIX.For further information: Mr. David Monachello President Phone: +1 403 513 4200 E-mail : email@example.com OrMr. Charles de Mestral Chief Executive Officer Phone: +41 22 361 14 45 E-mail: email@example.com (Note: Mr. de Mestral is based in Europe, in a time zone eight hours ahead of Calgary time)


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Men: How to Handle a Breakup
This provides the man with information regarding why breakups occur, how to see them coming, and how to handle it with minimal emotional strain.
We've all been there at one point or another: Sitting at home, alone, flipping through the channels on our television – though we're not really watching anything. In fact, we're more or less just staring off into the distance. Every inkling of a noise that our phone makes draws our complete and total attention: Is it a call? A text?
Being dumped is a hard process on any individual, man or woman. In our society, however, men are usually thought to handle the qualms of heartbreak without too much pain, though that usually isn't the case. Perhaps it's our own stubborn fault, as we're often too prideful to admit that we're hurting. Unfortunately, there is not many pieces of literature out there that aims to help a man experiencing heartache.
I've got a friend who was recently dumped after a three year relationship. The girl told him that he had changed too much over the past few years, and that she couldn't go on loving the "new him." This, of course, caused a snowball affect in his mind – he called every single person he could and asked them to forgive him for changing. He and I talked a lot during this period of time, because he couldn't find any literature to assist him in his time of need. I gave him every bit of breakup advice I could, and that is what I wish to pass on to you, the reader.
Before the Storm Hits
In all honesty, when a relationship is falling apart, there are tale-tale signs. Often times, a woman will make up her mind to end a relationship days, or even weeks, before she actually sets anything in stone. Perhaps she is sub consciously giving the male one last chance of redemption, or perhaps she is simply weary of the events to come. If you know what you're looking for, the end may not come as such a surprise. Here are a few of the classic signs that the end is inevitable:
Heightened Aggression
When a woman decides that things aren't really working out as well as she had hoped, she will place the man in a certain category. Though I'm sure there has been much social scientific study into this category, there isn't a formal name for it. We'll call this category "I sleep with you, but you annoy me." Once the man is in this category, anything he does (be it trying to cuddle, a hug, making a joke about her shoes) will warrant a swift and immediate reaction, usually sparking an argument. If this happens more than once a day for an extended period of time, you can be sure that things will end soon.
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On September 1, 2008 at 9:11 pm
Did you by chance write this specifically for me??? I wish you'd written it two months ago, and I'd read it at that time. I have been in pain and depressed. I started smoking again 2 1/2 years after having quit. But you know what, my friend, your words make sense, and are what I need right now. I have made those errors about which you write, and I am truly ashamed. So I herewith make this statement: my ex is &^%$ing loony. I had nearly nothing to do with the breakup; she is just outright mental. I loved her to death, but now I announce the death of my feelings for her. And I WILL move on now.
Thanks mate…I really appreciate your words!
On September 28, 2008 at 8:41 pm
Women are crazy?! Maybe the fact that you go around thinking we're all a bunch of nutjobs is the reason you keep getting dumped.
On October 22, 2008 at 11:37 pm
Your article does seem a little unfair to women. Women face many of the same issues that you attribut to men. If blaming your breakup on the fact that your girlfriend's a girl gets you through it better, that's great. I just don't think that will be an attractive attitude to carry with you for very long. As Liz points out, women will want to break up with you if you treat them like they're crazy…
On January 7, 2009 at 2:09 am
Well ladies, i'm not on either side here, but he does have a point, some women do change their minds as often as they breathe if not more, some can also be colder than santa's toilet bowl if not heated, but i'm not generalising here, some men are genuinely cold and harsh and some are the mythical princes in fairy tale with a day job – facts are facts and i'm not being defensive. I've met, dated and had relationships with women both kind and cold. Perhaps the writer just havent yet met the right match for him yet. But ladies, when deciding something, please reserve some thought for the men, some of them may genuinely be in love with you that you just dont know it yet, we are human too you know, as much as some of us are proud of our "manly attitude" we do have an emotional soft side as well, just dig deeper.
On September 29, 2009 at 4:27 pm
This article is great. And it is so true. I am recently going through a breakup and I am definitely going to take your advice. Thanks again!!!
On October 20, 2009 at 6:09 am
I also think that was written just for me – thanks for that – it really helps to hear im not alone and I definately think your advice will help me heal quicker and get my confidence back.
On November 26, 2009 at 11:00 am
hey, i love your article, it's so realistic, i was dating this gal for 5 months and she was the one who intiated for our relationship, we were good, loving, kisses n hugs etc but that crazy f**k b***h, was so indecisive.
Nobody can believe that she changes her mind very fast and i was surprised…what happened, oneday she text me that "i had made some decision for our future n it's better for us to get seperated" n i was so surprised n can't think of anything but to kill that stupid bi**h, but then i did something very good, which all should we do,, ask her to meet yu for last time n talk to her and make her realize it was all her fault, not your's,,yu will feel good,
Delete her all emails,all friends list,all phone numbers n memories, facebook contacts….best thing to do is that ,if yu hav some present from her,,,when yu go n meet her for the last time,, break it in front of her,,,n tell her that was our relationship,
secondly,, go n hit gym or anything which makes u tired…it will help or listen to music or go out with ur frns to the comedy show…
Ask, the ur frns to plan a road trip or leave the town for a weekend,,and i promise when yu comes back, your whole life will changed..yu will forget her but firstly, yu had to hate her,, so, deal with this,, when they decide to leave yu.. that's it, they will never ever come back to yu…
even, if she comes back,,, Damn!! your life will be a prisoner, follow her orders, she will always keep checking yu and yu will loose ur all freedom n independence……So,, bro, go ahead,, because LIFE NEVER STOPS FOR NOBODY…..HAV FUN
On January 2, 2010 at 10:05 am
my girlfriend says we didnt have a spark between us, and its vacation, and as young as i am, i could not see her except for one day…….believe me, we had a spark, but its the new year and she said she wants to start over…i love the girl, but i dont know what to do. we've only been together for a full month too!!!
On April 12, 2010 at 2:45 am
I've been through a ton of break ups… well one of them was ton by itself (because my ex was fat and so was the guy that she was cheating on me with hehehe), but the guy is right! Women are crazy! It's not unfair, it's true. I'm completely straight and after being engaged twice, and never having an affair (not even a hug with another girl) it is easy to see. Women, you do change your minds a lot. Who spends 45min. (or more) just trying to pick out something to wear? Just find something that looks good, and it will save everybody a lot of time and frustration. Men constantly have a day when they just say… why am I even with this bitch? However, we just go on and let the thought pass and all is right in the world again. Women on the other hand… most of the time are compulsive. You get that thought, and then think of what is (or more likely what in YOUR mind is wrong at that second), and then decide to end it… Just to re-cap, the article is spot on and women are crazy. It's like a circle of life.
On September 2, 2010 at 1:25 pm
I bought a manual called save a breakup system from http://www.saveabreakup.com and I gotta admit it helped me a lot, this manual teaches you tricks how to get your ex back, how to heal a broken heart, and how to breakup if you want to..I love it and it works great
On September 19, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Just broke up last week and I swear you have just saved my life. Thank You! THANK YOU!
On January 22, 2011 at 4:14 am
hey really thnx a million this is a great help i was in pain and depression and jst was searching for someone to help was even ready to go for a psychiatrist for some help but this article helped me a lot


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Warren Beatty Snags AFI's Lifetime Award
The Oscar-winning actor and director is set to receive the American Film Institute's 36th life achievement award, the highest honor for a career in film.
"Warren Beatty has charmed movie-goers as a dynamic leading man from his first moment on screen and continues to do so today," says Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. "He is also a master filmmaker -- a writer, producer and director of such artistry and influence that his movies -- from 'Bonnie and Clyde' to 'Reds' -- have left an indelible mark on the cultural legacy of American film."
The board honors someone "whose talent has in a fundamental way advanced the film art; whose accomplishment has been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time." Other honorees include
Beatty, 70, won
His other notable films include "Splendor in the Grass," "The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone," "Bonnie and Clyde," McCabe & Mrs. Miller," "The Parallax View," "Shampoo," "Ishtar," "Dick Tracy," "Love Affair," "Bulworth" and "
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Oklahoma native finds waters at Table Rock Lake much like home.
The Central Open on Lewisville Lake ended in a fish-off, but that wasn't the only excitement on the final day. The co-angler race came down to a mere 7 ounces, and Keith Glasby took home the title.
Brad Lankford of Wagoner, Okla., bagged 18 pounds and 1 ounce on Day 1 to take home a $250 Bass Pro Shops gift certificate, courtesy of Luck "E" Strike.
Brent Chapman catches only fish on chilly Lewisville Lake to top Josh Bertrand in fish-off to determine Central Open champion.
Check out images from Lewisville Lake as Josh Bertrand competes in a fish-off for the Central Open title!
Central Open a big weight off Chapman's shoulders
Images from the fish-off weigh-in to decide the Central Open champion.
Check out photos of Brent Chapman's tournament-winning catch during today's fish-off!
Chapman moves to Tucker's winning spot.
It's desperation time for Josh Bertrand.