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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - During the search for Zahra Baker police have stumbled onto another legal issue.
One federal law enforcement agency involved in finding the 10-year-old girl was alerted that Adam Baker's immigration status may be in trouble.
Ann Crotty is an immigration lawyer who works with Charlotte's International House.
"The government can actually detain the person...actually put them in a detention facility," she said.
Crotty would not specifically talk about the Baker issue, but says Immigration and Customs Enforcement better know as ICE takes such a matter seriously.
"If someone is arrested there is usually and detainer issued by ice."
Adam Baker faces list of charges ranging from bad checks to assault.
Sources familiar with his case say that the Australian native may have overstayed his welcome in the states.
Investigators in at least two police agencies have knowledge that his work visa may be expired.
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Iowa State's early sales for the Liberty Bowl appear to be going strong. As of 5 p.m. Monday, the Cyclones had already sold more than 2,500 tickets according to athletic director Jamie Pollard. The update came just 20 hours after Pollard announced that Iowa State had been invited to the Memphis game to face Tulsa. The Cyclones defeated the Golden Hurricanes 38-23 to open the 2012 season.
Student ticket sales are helping to push the strong sales. Pollard's update said more than 500 had already been purchased by the afternoon.
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Directed by Tony, Olivier and Academy Award winner Sam Mendes (Cabaret, "American Beauty"), it has a book by David Greig (Damascus, Outlying Islands), with music and lyrics by Shaiman and lyrics by Wittman – the Tony Award-winning songwriters of Hairspray and "Smash." It has choreography by Tony and Olivier winner Peter Darling (Matilda, Billy Elliot).
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NEW YORK (CBS/AP) -- A Long Island couple has filed to trademark the Occupy Wall Street movement's name, to capitalize on what they said was its potential as a "global brand."
The filing was first reported by The Smoking Gun website.
In a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) application dated Oct. 18, Robert and Diane Maresca sought to trademark the phrase "Occupy Wall St." for use on bumper stickers, hobo bags, gym bags, back packs, carry-ons, umbrellas, clothing and footwear.
Robert Maresca, a former ironworker who describes himself as pro-union, told The Smoking Gun he became interested in Occupy Wall Street after union members began showing up at the protesters' encampment in Zuccotti Park.
Asked if his trademark filing was a "crass attempt" to cash in on an anti-corporate movement, Robert Maresca told The Smoking Gun no, but noted that his was a practical move: "If I didn't buy it and use it, someone else will."
The Patent Office database shows filings have also been made for Occupy D.C. 2012; 99%er; and both I am the 99% and We Are The 99%.
Maresca told The Smoking Gun said, after coming across the "We Are The 99%" filing, he believed that "Occupy" would prove to be "a more powerful brand."
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Terrible companyBy Hugh Hoeger, posted: Nov 12If there's any other choice use them.
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Worst company everBy rodburg9, posted: Nov 12They lied about service. They can't keep biling strait. Costumer services is terrible. Worst company ever.
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Service sucksBy Shannon Marzano, posted: Sep 12customer service, billing, and everyone that works for ATT SUCKS. I have to call in every single month to get credited for a past due amount that is paid in full every month. They cash my check every month and still have the audacity to cancel my service.. Thus you have to call in and wait on hold for a min of 25 minutes before you even get to the correct department.. When you do get to the correct department you will probably have just enough time to explain what you are calling about and then be disconnected, happens every time.. I strongly suggest you to go with another carrier,because you will have nothing but problems with AT&T..Their service should be free just for the simple fact that you never have any,lol. The greatest part about this hole thing is I'm typing this review while on hold with AT&T who is telling me my service is cancelled due to lack of payment, yet they just turned my internet back on!! if my service was canceled due to lack of payment why is back on MORONS !!
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costumer service sucks!!!By Matthew Adams Porter, posted: Sep 12I would not recomend att&t to any person who enjoys haveing costumer service. If you ever have a problem with any of their services, and you will, you will spend hours trying to get the issue fixed. First, you have to listen to an automated line that will ask you 50 quesrions, in which it only understands 1/3 of your answers. Next, you have to wait on hold for someone to transfer your call to someone who can help you, because the automated line misunderstood your answers. Finally when you get a live person on the phone, they ask you all the same questions that the automated line asked, makeing your previous answers irrelevant. If your as lucky as I am, the person you talk to will tell you that you need to call a different number. Now you hang up and call the other number just to go througbh the automated service again and get redirected to the same department that you were redirected to the first time. Now that we have spent a few hours on the phone, it is after hours and no person you talk to wants to tell you that. So, you keep getting redirected and redirected when someone finally comes forward and tells you that the costumer service part of att&t has been closed for over an hour, but here is the number you need to call tomorrow. Make a long story short, if you happen to get help during the first 2 hours and get your issue resolved, consider yourself lucky. I received direct tv through att&t and have had issues that no body wants to fix. Not to mention, when I first signed up for this particular service, the cut my over air antenna line. When I finally got a hold of someone about this issue, they expressed the fact that I should have seen that right away and they could not fix that. As if when you first get a satelite dish, you don't watch it. I will be dropping direct tv at the end of the contract. As far as att&t goes, well I may have to deal with them for a little while for internet service, but they to will be dropped as soon as I figure out a better option for internet service. Unfortunately, I have little option where I'm at, but a cellular service may be just as well. From one costumer to a potential costumer, I say screw this company, screw there bs costumer service, and try to find someone who will help you when you have issues and don't deal with a company that does nothing to help for hours. Find someone to provide a service, with service and don't find bs ways to add money to your bill until you catch it. They will do that, btw. You will notice more money over time for things that you don't ask for. Usually so little that you don't notice. Then one day, you open your eyes and see that the bill is substancialy more than what you thought it was gonna be. This only comes to another costumer service problem and most people just don't have the time for extra hours on the phone, so they let it go. Nice plan att&t, seems like you've figured out how to swindle money out of the people who work hard and keep you in business.
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AT&T Billing for services not receivedBy AT&TSUCKS, posted: Sep 12AT&T is the worst. Do not get Uverse and do not ever attempt to do anything with them. You are way better off with Comcast Xfinity even though they're not much better they're better than AT&T. They keep sending me a bill for services I've never recieved and I always send the bill back with comments stating I never received services from them. They have now turned this bill, keep in mind for services NEVER received over to a collection agency thus affecting my credit and credit scores. You will also NOT be able to contact them in the evenings to rectify a situation like this because their offices are NOT staffed by anyone in the evening. I will be closing both my phone plans with them as well due to their neglegence in taking care of a issue that should have never become an issue in the first place. Sprint offers unlimited data and a better family plan that is actually cheaper than AT&T. I knew I should have went with them the last time I had problems with AT&T. Bye AT&T this was the last straw with you and I will be promoting other phone companies and services they provide which are superior to yours. Never did like the limited data plan anyway. Hopefully others won't make the mistake of going with you!
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D@mn internet is so slowBy aviosis, posted: Sep 12I don't pay that much money out of my pocket during these hard times to have my internet speeds throttled to less than half the normal speed during the morning/afternoon times. Evening is when I need my internet speeds the most for my daily activities as well as my part-time job. This is borderline thievery.
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ATT7T are thiefs!By Ademer Reidee, posted: Sep 12They have terrible service and their billing is never right then u have to sit on the phone with them to sort out all the problems.
- 3.0 overall
Not a Great ValueBy siriusman, posted: Aug 12I have been a customer of AT&T for 8 years now. For $100 a month including taxes I have a family plan that includes two lines and 1000 minutes a month. I do not text or use the internet. The service has been o.k. for the most part. I get reception almost everywhere in NYC but I sometimes lose calls in parts of stores. The voice mail has recently become a problem. I will occasionally get messages a day after they were sent! This has cost me money. I have accumulated over 7000 rollover minutes. However, they are useless if I want to change my plan since I will lose them if I change plans. The customer service has been friendly on the 3-4 occasions that I have needed them. However, my calls to them were informational and not much was accomplished. The phones that I have received have functioned for the duration of the contract. On my last contract I had a Samsung phone where the screen went blank towards the end of the last contract. I waited until the end of the contract to get a new phone. For the money that I am paying, I should be getting internet service included. I am planning to switch to another carrier!


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on Sep 12, 2007 at 9:44 am
Here's an idea for the money. How about they finish the job of installing the elementary school portables they put in over the summer? The third grade classroom they set up literally adjacent to JLS classrooms (for Fairmeadow students), still has no phone line (safety issue), no internet access (for teacher access to her email or any other purpose), no outdoor lights, and several other missing and unfinished issues (broken door, broken/wrong running water situation, etc.).
AND the classroom is still obstructed from view of the main campus by two large storage units between it and the campus proper, and the front door of that room sits about 4 feet away from an always open gate through which people (parents, strangers, JLS students) move freely on and off Fairmeadow campus all day long. Well, since the teacher has no way to contact anyone, I guess her and her students are out of luck should a stranger decide to wander in. Let alone if her some of those students decide to wander out...
Oh, AND, they are going to have to tunnel through the blacktop on the campus to bring internet access to that room. How much will that cost? Did the brilliant District Staff include that in the 'level one/level two' cost/benefit analysis?
Well, anyway - good to see that getting this done right isn't going to be an issue of MONEY for the district.
The district staff under the former superintendent did some really amazingly shoddy work in planning and executing this modular situation. Lets see if the current superintendent (a) can solve problems left to him by the former superintendent and her laxidasical staff and (b)will get some competent staff.
on Sep 12, 2007 at 11:31 am
Bloody hell.
So, let's see--20 to 30 percent of the kids aren't suited to a regular high school? One in four kids? Unh-unh. That's a high school failing its mission and blaming the victim.
Can't handle the third high-school question? Well, how about disbanding and getting some people who CAN competently address the question. I don't think outsourcing kids to miniprograms is going to compensate for the growth.
Can we PLEASE get a board with a backbone?
on Sep 12, 2007 at 11:43 am
Apparently therew are 2 threads on the same topic. I posted in the other thread, in complete agreement with Ohlone Par:
Here's a radical thought: assemble a task force that is actually qualified to look at the issue of reopening the third high school, rather than changing the focus of the group. Or maybe as well as having the curriculum guidance group.
There are a bunch of children not being served in elementary school as well -- the ones who are quiet, well behaved and birght, but not completely self-instructing. Maybe we could include them for consideration.
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The inspiration for the costumes came mainly from the set design, which Zyla says, "dictated the idea of the autumnal palette that I did." Based on the illustrations in the book, the set relies on sepia tones, dark brown line drawings, and parchment backgrounds, leaving Zyla with a clear plan of the colors, patterns, and textures to use for the costumes.
In keeping with the simple set design, Zyla chose to keep the costumes subtle as well so that nothing distracted from the hands or faces of the actors. "We had to keep in mind what would become a backdrop for the drama of what the hands were doing, so it had a lot to do with the choices of fabrics and patterns," says Zyla. Because facial expressions are also important to deaf theater, all of Zyla's costumes are done in such a way that the audience is able to see the face from all sides. The character of Miss Watson, who is described in the book as wearing goggles, was instead given thick glasses because, "with the goggle idea, we really lost too much of her face," explains Zyla.
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The good: Swanky design with quiet operation; all games in high-definition; PSP-like, easy-to-use interface; plays Profile 2.0 high-definition Blu-ray movies in addition to upscaling standard DVDs; built-in Wi-Fi; 80GB hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; free online gaming service.
The bad: Lacks full backward support for PS2 games; only comes with two USB ports; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; no flash card or memory reader; glossy black finish is a fingerprint magnet; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live.
The bottom line: Even though PS2 backward compatibility has been dropped from this version, the 80GB PS3 is still a superb Blu-ray player and high-definition game console.
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Great multipurpose gaming and media device
by Scott Gardener on December 8, 2007
Pros: Media capabilities make it great even for people who don't play games, killer tech specs, standardized rather than proprietary components, sturdy and reliable track record
Cons: Contributions to global warming are felt within minutes of use, would have been nice to have included an HDMI cable
Summary: I have really great friends; one of them gave me this console on the day after Thanksgiving. Not even Christmas, mind you, but Black Friday. Just gave me one... Wow....
Summary: I have really great friends; one of them gave me this console on the day after Thanksgiving. Not even Christmas, mind you, but Black Friday. Just gave me one... Wow.
The first thing I noticed upon unboxing it was familiar desktop and laptop computer parts; the SIXAXIS controller had not some weird Sony proprietary parts, but an ordinary USB cord, with a standard small end and big end. My research beforehand also showed that even the hard drive is a standard laptop SATA drive; if I wanted to, I could swap it out for a 250 Gig Western Digital drive, just like the one I put in the laptop I'm using to write this review. Sony did a complete 180 degree on this, as their historic use of proprietary parts instead of interchangable components is legendary. (The PS3's sibling PSP's reliance on UMD and Memory Stick instead of regular SD cards, as well as limited support for common video formats, was a deal breaker.) I'm really glad to see Sony changing its ways here. The USB ports have great plug-and-play capabilities, too; I plugged in a standard USB keyboard and without any additional buttons to push could type entries on registration forms and name blanks.
My console came with the game "Motorstorm," which is a fun racing game, but I got a better taste of the true capabilities of this console when my already nice friend also threw in "Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction." Playing the first level showed off both the rendering capabilities of the cell processor itself and some of the fun gadgetry capabilities of the console, such as the motion-sensing controller. I know, it's not the same as the Wii's tennis and bowling prowess, but it's still cool to control a character through motion wirelessly with a handheld controller.
The menu-driven interface is convenient and simple, making this device, as powerful as it is, accessible to novices as well as experts. However, the former might have a hard time getting used to PlayStation controller conventions. Since I'm not myself a heavy gamer, aside from the visual shock of going into a seventh generation console, I did have to get used to using a game controller to navigate system settings such as wireless networking or to browse an online store.
But, even people who never play a video game may want this console for its remarkable media capabilities. Aside from being one of the cheaper and yet one of the better Blu-Ray consoles, a firmware update recently also made it one of the best 1080p upscaling DVD players. Coupled with a user-replacable hard drive and USB expansion ports, one could use it as a digital media hub. (Granted, the remote control is sold seperately and is bluetooth-based, meaning adapting a universal remote means going with third party infrared work-arounds). User replacability of the hard drive aside, I still recommend this console over the 40 Gig for media purposes because of both the extra two USB ports and the memory card readers--both Memory Stick and SD, and even CF are included. (For gamers, I would absolutely insist on this in lieu of the 40 Gig model because of the lack of PS2 reverse compatability in the latter. My wanting to play "Okami" was a reason for rejecting the 40 Gig Spidy 3 version in my research even before my friend got wind of my interest in this console.)
Another selling point for the PlayStation 3 is that its hardware is durable and sturdy. Early models of the XBox 360 are having enough problems with permanant failure that they have their own special name for it. (Not a good thing for Microsoft, which is still recovering from a reputation created by the legacy of Windows 98.) The internal power rather than an extra transformer brick is nice. That said, one should note that the console tends to warm up the room pretty quickly when it's on. The high end inards also tend to need more wattage, making this the most power-hungry of the new gaming consoles, or for that matter any gaming console short of a Falcon Northwest Mach V with rediculously unneccessary extra GeForce 8850 graphics cards stuffed in for bragging rights. But, you have the console itself to remind you to plant a tree to offset its carbon footprint, by raising the temperature of your own environment a few degrees.
All in all, its a superb piece of hardware. It's a killer game console that, while lacking very many of its own titles, can play a lot of PS2 titles (if you make sure to get the right one; for you die-hards, you might want to backtrack and look for the 60 Gig model that achieves PS2 backwards compatibility by having rather than hardware emulation a tiny, shrunken down little PS2 physically stuffed inside) until the gaming industry catches up. It doubles as a Blu-Ray player, and its Cell processor's multithreaded nature makes it one of the best 1080p DVD upscaling systems out there. It triples as a hard drive media player that, with minimal work and a trip to Best Buy, could hold over 200 Gigs worth of mp3s, videos, and pictures. And, appearantly soon it will quadruple as an online social networking tool that, unlike the XBox 360, doesn't require a monthly fee. (I'll have to see whether or not that works out.) If you're building a bleeding edge home theater system, it's almost a must--if you're going to spend $500 on a Blu-Ray player, why not get the one that also has a built-in hard drive and just happens to play games like there's no tomorrow?
14 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
This thing has replaced my computer and is good as one... but it sin't the best game system yet
by chillax68 on January 3, 2008
Pros: exactly like a computer you can add a printer keyboard mouse and even an av or hdmi monitor
Cons: not many good games you will find yourself constantly playing ps2 games
Summary: this thing is great but I feel as if it should have been released as a computer or an entertainment hub... or even a ps4 it's just to advanced ...
Summary: this thing is great but I feel as if it should have been released as a computer or an entertainment hub... or even a ps4 it's just to advanced it takes alot of power to replace my hp, and it did it is better than most pc's out their and i have mine working on the Linux yellow dog platform made exclusively for the ps3. I even have programs such as lime wire, a windows emulator and even a word processor of which i have used already to turn in an assignment. Now I also own a wii which has a more advanced web browser and better games but does not come close to the ps3's power. The ps3 even has the ability to burn cd's, rip off of memory cards in its media bay and than even import videos photos and music to another memory stick.
curaintly i am using orb on my pc and it can even stream from that automatically which is kind of creepy if you don't know about that when you first sign into your wifi network it kind of just hacks your computer... without me pressing a button it had my pics music and videos ready to view... which i must say is slightly dangerous.
I would have given it a ten if it didn't have all of these computer like features i gave it a 9 cause it tries to hard it does everything except cook and tuck you in at night. It is just not the awesome game system my brawling wii and bioshock360 are.
now i don't want to say that its terrible but it is good because of its graphics but without the graphics it is just another game system which it kind of isn't. If your looking for innovation get a freaking wii along with galaxy and brawl if your looking for shooters with good graphics look for 360 if your looking for an entertainment hub that is sure to replace almost every thing but your surround sound system and hdtv get a ps3.
It's pros are it's cons it is too advanced to be a game system and the fact that you can connect a keyboard, mouse, printer, internal and external hard drive, Linux yellow dog, windows emulators, blue tooth technology and the promise of keeping up to date via firmware upgrades aka service packs. The ps3 should have been sold as a mac and pc killer not a game system.
p.s if you plan to use it as your new pc here are some tips on what you might need a hard drive isn't really needed if you have the 80gig.
ps3 logitech bluetooth media board $80
(this thing is in all in one mouse and keyboard it's wireless so it's great for travel and having a laptop pad mouse in place of the number pad usually found on normal keyboards is genius and works excellent)
120gig hard drive $100
(this is very optional if you have an 80gig ps3 but once you connect to psn and start downloading videos photos and music online you are going to start taking up all that space)
sony bluray dvd remote $25.00
(only sony brand and because of the controllers odd control of video playback this is super useful)
Play station eye $70.00
(If you are a mac user this will serve as your new photo booth with much more advanced features way better quality than the mac photbooth and even makes games more intuitive while it isn't a wii it is pretty cool and the camera effects will keep you entertained for a bit)
bluetooth headset
(super optional at this point because at the moment only a handful of games use headsets to communicate but as of later this year a little known thing called home is coming out were it is exactly like real life in the way of communication although you can use voice emotes and a keyboard you can use your headset to speak also.)
and last but definetly not least it's the cheapest most monitor like 1080p screen you will ever lay your eyes on it's gotten wonderful reviews and almost no major complaints
The scepter x20wg-1080p black 20.1 $190.00
(this thing is awesome it has better quality than alot of tv's i have seen it is low priced and not only does it look like a monitor but it is one with the functionality of being used as a normal computer monitor also and man when i tell you windows in 1080p it is impossible not to have a geekgasm their have been some complaints of led bleeding when the screen is all black like in a movie transition or blackout but I have not seen anything as of now another con is the monitor is only available from newegg.com and takes 3 days to arrive but it is worth the wait)
i hope this review is helpful in your purchase.
innovation and fun: wii
shooters good graphics:360
Media hub and pc replacements3
7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
PS3 is the best gaming console and Blu-ray player
by lionel-leon on April 17, 2009
Pros: PS3 plays every game in full high definition. I highly recommend this console for gaming and Blu-ray movie watching. I recommend you to check out http://www.squidoo.com/best-blu-ray-player for information on what is the best Blu-ray player this year.
Cons: I can't think of one.
Summary: I recommend it for gaming and Blu-ray movie watching at full high definition.
Summary: I recommend it for gaming and Blu-ray movie watching at full high definition.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
Does Everything Well
by dkmi on December 25, 2007
Pros: Lots of Hardware for the Money
Cons: Missing Some Basic Necessities
Summary: Never been much of a gamer. My last system was a Sega Genesis 16 that was bought to play EA's NHL games.
What drove me to this purchase? My ...
Summary: Never been much of a gamer. My last system was a Sega Genesis 16 that was bought to play EA's NHL games.
What drove me to this purchase? My wife. She got hooked on Guitar Hero at a party. Now, I know that Guitar Hero is available on cheaper systems, but I didn't want to invest in yesterday's technology. Still, it took some research before I finally settled on the PS3. I'm glad that I did.
Out of the box, the system was fairly easy to setup. What puzzled me though was the lack of connectors for HD. Whether you want to connect using HDMI or Component cables, you are going to have to purchase these separately. The component cables will be proprietary for the PS3 while the HDMI cable it uses is standard. Everything about this console is high-end graphics and Blu-ray, yet the supplied connectors won't get you any better than 480p. HDMI cables aren't expensive. Contrary to what sales people at big-box stores will tell you, a $5 HDMI cable will perform just as well as a $100 one. The problem is that you'll have to go online to find the $5 cable.
Once I got my system connected properly, setting it up was fairly straight forward. We purchased the 80GB model because we felt that it was worth $100 to get twice the disk space, WiFi, the card readers, and compatibility with most PS2 games. The WiFi was as easy to get connected as any laptop. Once connected, the system downloaded an update, and within a few moments we were in business.
The system came with MotorStorm (an off-road racing game) and it blew me away. It's amazing the power you get for $500. A $500 PC would never be able to run a game like this. I can't wait to check out other titles.
From what I've seen, an Xbox 360 has similar games that look equally as stunning. So, why get the PS3? The Blu-ray player is what got me. I've been waiting for the HD video disk format war to end before investing in a player. Now my investment is somewhat protected because if Blu-ray loses the format war, I still have a terrific game console. If you own an HD television and have been limited to the HD experience via cable and satellite, you need to take a look at a Blu-ray demo. It's night and day better than the compressed HD you'll get from broadcasters. And the Blu-ray player can upconvert your standard DVD's to make them look pretty close to HD. I've seen other upconverting DVD players, and they don't perform as well as this one. You'll need to shell out $25 for a remote for playing Blu-ray movies. There is no infrared port on the unit, so the remote must be Bluetooth. You can use the Sixaxis controller, but you'll tire of it's limitations quickly.
Another cool thing is the media reader. We had the family over for Christmas. Everyone was taking pictures with their digital cameras. We used the PS3 to view pictures as a group. I saved the good ones that I wanted to have right to my PS3's hard drive.
I can't tell you that a PS3 is superior to an Xbox or a Wii. There are too many variables. As a full featured entertainment system, the PS3 gets the nod in my book.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
Wanted An Xbox Glad I got a Playstation
by Hallsie11 on February 15, 2008
Pros: Excellent Graphics, Easy to Connect
Cons: No USB in back, Navigation of Options can be difficult
Summary: I did all the research and was planning on buying a XBox 360 but ended up with a Playstation 3 due to my decision that Blu - Ray will win. ...
Summary: I did all the research and was planning on buying a XBox 360 but ended up with a Playstation 3 due to my decision that Blu - Ray will win. I am now glad that I did that. It upconverts well and even my home copied DVD's look better. The games are catching on, but I now dedicate less time to gaming due to graduating from college. The only thing that bothers my very OCD self is that I hate to stick a memory stick in the front and leave the top sticking up. Looks tacky and just bothers me. Other than that, No problems whatsoever and have been pleasantly surprised.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Better than the Wii and the Xbox 360!
by MrMurder on January 29, 2009
Pros: Plays Blu-ray Disc media, very good graphics with HDMI cables. Upscales DVDs from 480i to 1080p. Large HDD and it can surf the web and stream Youtube video. Very good games. Nice design. Speedy internet. Has bluetooth conectivety.
Cons: No media card readers and Software emulator so it can't play PS2 games and it's only got two USB 2.0 ports. Firmware updates can mess up the console if not careful.
Summary: I got the PS3 as a birthday gift from my dad. I 've had my PS3 for four months and it has been running smoothly. My friend who HATES the ...
Summary: I got the PS3 as a birthday gift from my dad. I 've had my PS3 for four months and it has been running smoothly. My friend who HATES the PS3 says that it gets so hot you can cook saussages on it. I play Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction for up to five hours and the outside does get warm, but not hot. sometimes it even feels cold. The only problem I've had so far is getting The Pink Panther BD to play after I updated my firmware to v. 2.60. But I got it to play. I don't really need the media card readers because I already have a PS2. PS: DON"T HOOK THE PS2 UP TO AN HDTV, IT"S MENT BE PLAYED ON A CRT TV!!!! Anyways I think the PS3 makes a great birthday gift because it supports 1080p unlike the Wii and dosen't get the Red Ring of Death like the Xbox 360!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
So call Author is clue less. I have a ps3 & lUV IT
by Drako_NY on December 4, 2008
Pros: i love the ps3 cause it is an all in one media center from gameing to full internet controll,BluRay,flash,sd & pro memory card reader memory card thing is kool cause u can put anything on it an upload it to your ps3 you name it the ps3 can do it
Cons: on cons ps3 is awsome
Summary: THIS EDITOR Jeff Bakalar IS A LIAR R STUIP...For starters I have a ps3 and love it for all it can do he said that the ps3 is not ...
Summary: THIS EDITOR Jeff Bakalar IS A LIAR R STUIP...For starters I have a ps3 and love it for all it can do he said that the ps3 is not backwards compatible at less with my ps2 games lol. And it does not have just 2 usb ports IT HAS 4 all in front for a key bored ,Mouse, wired controllers , flash drive so u can upload anything u want no your ps3 ,and it comes w/ a game moto storm to me that a bundle , and it has ports for your Memory Stick , SD Memory Card , CompactFlash Card AND FULL ONLINE FROM AOL TO UTUBE GOOGLE WATCH MOVIES ONLINE JUST LIKE A COMP AND HAVE FULL SUSPORT LIKE EVERY 2MONTHS U GET AN UPDATE AND TO PLAY ONLINE GAMES AND TO GO ONLINE IS TOTAL FREE !!!!!?. SO I CALL THIS EDITOR Jeff Bakalar A LIAR R STUIP NEXT TIME U REIGHT A REVIEW UES THE PRODUCT OH YA STOP SUCKING ON BILL GATES $!%& ..
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
First and best gaming console
by vcleniuk on October 10, 2008
Pros: Plays Profile 2.0 Blu-ray discs, can dual boot into Linux with relative ease, up-converts DVDs and other media, easy networking, easy to buy or rent HD movies from Sony online. Frequent and useful OS updates. User replaceable internal hard disk.
Cons: DLNA / PS3 can only open a few video, music and picture file formats. Only 2 USB ports.
Summary: I have been an occasional PC / Mac gamer in the past, so not having PS2 backward compatibility is not a big deal. I bought the PS3 to play Blu-ray movies, ...
Summary: I have been an occasional PC / Mac gamer in the past, so not having PS2 backward compatibility is not a big deal. I bought the PS3 to play Blu-ray movies, primarily -- and play a few games. I was surprised and impressed with the ability to download movies directly from the PS3. Very happy with this purchase.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Not Quite What I Hoped For (Especially For $500)
by sidewinder_33 on August 20, 2008
Pros: Wireless Everything, Blu-ray
Cons: Bad Network (PSN), Slow, Account System, A Lot More
Summary: I was so excited to get it, but I returned it after only 3 days after coming across so many things I didn't like. First, the PSN (Playstation Network) ...
Summary: I was so excited to get it, but I returned it after only 3 days after coming across so many things I didn't like. First, the PSN (Playstation Network) was terrible. I hated how you make a user name and then it is permenant and you CANNOT change it. They should have at least emphasized more that you need to pick one that you like, and not just make one quick to try out the online play. Second, the account system was no good. I hated how each account could only use THAT accounts save games, music, etc. This became an issue when I wanted to make a new PSN user name and I had to delete my account and make a new one, which also ended up erasing my save games and everything else. Another issue was simply the speed of the system. Hours of updates (5 hours for MGS4), game installations, and just the speed of everything else. When trying to select music or simply navigate through the music, it would freeze up and load and **** me off. Also, I hated that it was limited to only mp3 format songs. I tried to put my iTunes library on it, and ended up only getting half the songs because all the .aac format songs and all other formats were skipped. Plus, it was VERY complicated even finding the mp3's on my portable hard drive and it took FOREVER to copy them to the system. OH OH OH AND DON'T FORGET the ps3 is not yet capable of playing your music during gameplay. This was the last straw in my ownership of the system, and I took it back the day I realized this on top of all the other issues I had.
If I had any suggestions to make, I would say wait on getting the system. Let Sony at least try to work out all the issues that currently exist on the ps3. It had the potential to be a good system, but they released it with way too many problems at a much too high price. The decision is yours, but all I know is I used to be a die-hard fan of the Sony Playstation over all other consoles, and now I am seriously considering an Xbox.
3 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
just shy of perfection
by wonky01 on November 18, 2007
Pros: stellar graphics, elegant design, great functionality, great interphase
Cons: games, games, games
Summary: The only thing preventing me from giving this a perfect 10 is the lack of games and functionality that's oh-so-close. I tried and loved the xbox 360, but for ...
Summary: The only thing preventing me from giving this a perfect 10 is the lack of games and functionality that's oh-so-close. I tried and loved the xbox 360, but for the $$$ you have to go with the PS3. I love the Blu-ray disks and the games that are out look spectacular.
Updates are timely and the online content will only get better. I could envision downloadable movies in the near future. Great experience so far.
2 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: PS398013
- Description: PlayStation 3 delivers an experience beyond anything you know today. With a built in Blu-ray Disc drive, PlayStation 3 invites you to a whole new generation in high-definition graphics and media capabilities. Whether it's high-definition gaming, Blu-ray movies, music or online services, PlayStation 3 takes you where you've never dreamed possible - a place where you can play beyond.
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Game console
- Internal Memory 80 GB HDD
- Media Type Flash memory card,
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San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) – Steve Nash could barely see from his right eye after being stitched up, but the veteran point guard scored half of his 20 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns beat San Antonio, 107-101, to sweep their Western Conference semifinal series in four games.
Amare Stoudemire netted 29 points, including 12 in the final period, as the Suns advanced to play either the Los Angeles Lakers or Utah Jazz in the conference finals. The top-seeded Lakers, the defending NBA champions, can finish a sweep against the Jazz on Monday.
Phoenix, which has never captured an NBA title, is in the conference finals for the first time since 2006, when the Suns lost to the Mavericks. The Suns haven't made it to the NBA Finals since 1993 when they fell in six games to the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls.
Nash took an inadvertent elbow above his right eye from a driving Tim Duncan midway through the third quarter. A bloodied Nash exited to the locker room and received six stitches. He returned to the bench with 1:46 left in the period and iced down the injury before coming back to start the fourth quarter.
The tandem of Nash and Stoudemire dominated the final quarter, running pick- and-rolls and helping the Suns shoot 12-of-19 from the field in the period. Nash ended with nine assists, five of them coming in the fourth.
The Spurs were swept out of the playoffs for the first time since 2001 when they were eliminated in the conference finals by the Lakers.
Tony Parker scored 22, while Duncan contributed 17 points and eight rebounds in defeat. George Hill also had 17 points and Manu Ginobili tallied 15 points and nine assists, but went just 2-of-11 from the field.


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EYEWITNESS LOCAL NEWSCold Weather Brings More People To Charleston Shelters
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Reported: Jan. 3, 2014 1:04 PM EST
Updated: Jan. 3, 2014 1:40 PM EST
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Taisha Walker) – The cold weather is bringing in a lot of foot traffic at Charleston shelters.
The Union Mission has seen an uptick in the amount of people needing help, especially during the winter months. Rex Whiteman, president and chief executive officer of the Union Mission, said people are showing up for shelter just about every day.
Whiteman attributed the cold weather and the economy for the increase of people showing up at Crossroads (a shelter for men) and Brookside Women's and Family Shelter.
Several of the women staying at Brookside said they would still be living a life of hardship had the shelter not opened its doors to them.
"It's helped me grow," said Martha Rader, who has been staying at the shelter since last August. "I learned a lot about myself and it's helped me repair me and my daughter's relationship. It's given me a completely second lease on life."
Brooke Buchanan, a resident of the shelter for the last five months, said if she "was not here I would still be in prison. So I came from prison. It's definitely helped me out."
The Union Mission is still tallying the number of people that were given shelter last year. Brookside Women's and Family Shelter currently has rooms available for women in need.
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1/4 cup sugar
3 cups cranberry juice
1 cup orange juice
1 cup blueberries, fresh
1 1/2 cups strawberries, fresh
1 orange, fresh
2 cups coffee
1 cup club soda
Brew 2 cups of coffee, add 2 ice cubes to the pot, and let it cool.
While waiting for the coffee to brew, add the cranberry juice and orange juice to a pitcher.
Mix the juice while slowly adding sugar. Stir until all of the sugar dissolves.
Cut an orange into 1/8 inch slices and add to the pitcher.
Cut the strawberries into 1/4 inch slices and add to the pitcher.
Chill the mixture for 10 minutes or until ready to serve.
Prior to serving, mix the coffee into pitcher.
Serve in chilled glasses with even amounts of fruit and a splash of club soda.
Calories: 55 cal
Total fat: <1g
Saturated fat: 0g
Monounsaturated fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 7mg
Potassium: 125mg
Carbohydrate: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: <1g


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Now that it's 2013, there is a 2 percent increase in social security withholding that's going to be impacting families and their spending.
By now, everyone who works has received their first January paycheck. For many, it was a bit of sticker shock, being much smaller than they have seen in a while.
Economy Impact Concerns
Marcia Muse was buying a little less at the lunch wagon truck. Like millions of American workers this month, she's just taken a pay cut.
"Smaller than I was expecting," said Muse.
The end of the social security payroll tax break is already impacting workers.
"Doesn't make you happy. You try to budget everything out, and then all of a sudden, you've got less money," explained Muse.
These employees are now opening paychecks $20 to $40 smaller than last year's.
Employee Lisa McClain says her cut works out to an entire day of day care.
"It's more difficult for me to pay my child care for that. $35 equates to a days' worth of child care for my daughter where I take her. So it's a substantial change," McClain explained.
Everyone's Affected
-If you earn $30,000 a year, you'll take home $600 less this year.
-50,000 salaries will earn $1,000 less.
That's $80 a month.
And that could hit restaurants, movie theaters, and even lunch wagons, as workers try to figure out where to trim.
"I just don't know where yet. It'll probably be the grocery story because you have to pay your bills," said Muse.
Silver Lining
If it helps, you can think about the positive side of this boost in withholding.
Unlike a tax hike that goes who knows where, this benefits the social security trust fund, which will mean more money in it for you in the future.
That way you don't waste your money.
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(WMC-TV) – A Memphis woman was forced out of her home after it caught fire early Wednesday morning.
The fire happened on the 1800 block of McPherson Road in Memphis. And when firefighters got to the house, it was consumed by flames.
Not only was the home on fire, but a truck under the carport and a car and the end of the driveway were on fire as well.
The woman who lives in the house was able to get out. She is being treated for first degree burns at the hospital. Her two German Shepherds are safe, but became stuck in some fencing and had to be rescued.
The blaze was so intense it also caught the home next to it on fire.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but investigators are working to find out what went wrong.
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Valentine's Poke Cupcakes
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- Madison, WI
- Category: Cupcakes
1 tub strawberries in sugar (in the frozen section), thawed
1 small box strawberry gelatin (like Jell-O)
1 cup boiling water, divided
1 8 oz. tub strawberries in sugar (in the frozen section), thawed
18 valentines themed-cupcake cups
1 box white cake mix
1/2 cup sour cream
3 egg whites
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Reserved strawberry juice from frozen strawberries
1 tsp vanilla
1 small box strawberry gelatin
1 cup water
Frosting & Decoration
1 tub whipped topping
red, pink, and white sprinkles
1 piece of paper and scissors
How to Make
1. Make the filling
Strain the strawberries, reserving the liquid to use in the cake recipe; set aside. Prepare 1 box Gelatin according to the directions using 1 cup of boiling water, but do not add the cold water. Place the Gelatin in the refrigerator until it is just about set, about an hour. (While waiting, you can make the cupcakes.) Add in the strained strawberries to the cold, almost-set gelatin and mix with a whisk to incorporate the fruit. Place back into the fridge to set fully.
2. Make the cupcakes
Preheat the oven to the temperature prescribed by the cake mix box you are using. Prepare cupcake pans by lining them with (Valentines themed) cupcake liners and set aside. Place the cake mix, butter, and egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer and mix until combined. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, strawberry juice, and vanilla. Add this mixture to the cake mix mixture slowly and beat for about one and a half minutes. Using an ice cream spoon, place one scoop of the batter into the prepared cupcake pans and place into the oven. Bake according to the directions on the cake mix box. Cupcakes are done when they spring back lightly when pressed quickly with a finger. Remove them from the pans and cool on a wire rack.
3. Poke and infuse the cupcakes
Once the cupcakes are cool, use an apple corer, a melon baller or a measuring spoon and remove the middle of the cupcake, leaving a well. DO NOT remove the center clear to the bottom; leave some cake on the bottom! Set the cake middles aside for a snack later on. Put the hallowed out cupcakes into a vessel that will fit into your refrigerator.
Boil 1 cup of water. Put the strawberry gelatin powder into a 2-cup measuring cup. When the water boils, add it to the gelatin and whisk for about one minute.
Working quickly, pour about 1 tablespoon of the liquid gelatin into each hallowed-out cupcake. Once you have done every cupcake and have more gelatin left over, go back and distribute evenly. Place the cupcakes into the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours.
4. Fill and Decorate the cupcakes
Once the filling and cupcakes are chilled completely, remove them from the fridge. Using a teaspoon, fill each of the cupcake wells with the strawberry fruit and gelatin mixture. You will have leftovers! Frost each of the cupcakes with a generous dollop of whipped topping.
To decorate, use a piece of paper and scissors to make a heart-shaped, X, or O template. Place over a cupcake and fill in with the sprinkles. Remove the stencil. Repeat with each of the cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.
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---- — CHAMPLAIN — A Champlain teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident Friday morning.
According to Chazy-based State Police, Mark A. Furman, 17, was driving north on Perry Mills Road near the intersection with North Star Road in Champlain at 9:32 a.m., when, he told police, something went wrong with his steering column, dragging his car off the road.
Furman said he tried to correct the direction of his vehicle, and in doing so, over corrected, causing it to exit the roadway once again and crash into a telephone pole, according to police.
He complained of pain to his right leg, neck and shoulder and was transported by Champlain EMS to CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh.
Furman was released from the hospital a short time later, police said, and was issued a ticket for unsafe exiting of a roadway.
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"Just be careful, there're too many bulls, including me, but I'm very cautious," Rogers told CNBC. "Gold is having a correction— it's been correcting for 15-16 months now— which is normal in my view, and it's possible that [the] correction is going to continue for a while longer."
Gold prices have been gaining for over 12 straight years now, Rogers noted, adding that the safe haven asset has only seen a major correction once in that time period, during the global financial crisis back in 2008 when bullion fell 32 percent.
"Most things correct 30 percent every year or two, even in big bull markets – 30 percent corrections are normal and yet gold has only done that once in the past 12 years," Rogers said. "Gold on any kind of historic market basis is overdue for a nice correction."
Gold regained some strength on Wednesday after falling to its lowest level since August in the previous session of $1,661.01. Analysts said the progress in U.S. "fiscal cliff" talks has dented gold's safe haven appeal, as investors turn to equities.
Still, the precious metal, which is up around 0.3 percent so far this year, is nowhere the near the $2,000 mark many bulls had predicted it will hit by the end of this year. There were hopes the flood of cheap money unleashed by the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing would drive gold prices higher.
(Read more: Gold to Hit $2,000 by Year-End: Merrill)
Rogers said that despite many governments around the world embarking on monetary easing and "debasing currencies" which would typically drive investors to real assets like gold, India – the largest consumer of gold globally – could pose a threat to the price if it pulls back on demand.
Earlier this year, India's finance minister singled out gold and precious metals imports as primary drivers of the country's current account deficit, prompting the government to respond by doubling import duty on gold.
(Read more: Why India's Appetite for Gold Is Something to Worry About)
"India's got a big balance of trade deficit – some Indian politicians are starting to blame it on gold," Rogers said. "[If they] figure out a way to cut or crimp imports of gold – if something like that happens, that will be a big shock to all those bulls on gold and who knows how low it can go."
Rogers, who is not buying gold right now and has even hedged some of his gold, said he's still bullish on the commodity in the long term, and expects its value to be much higher in the next decade.
"If gold goes down – I hope I'm smart enough to buy more. If it goes down a lot, I hope I'm smart enough to buy a lot more," he said.
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Pumpkin Ale - BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
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4/5 rDev +4.7%
01-17-2014 11:48:32 | More by SoCaliC8
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
10-24-2013 14:12:48 | More by MSL94
4/5 rDev +4.7%
10-17-2013 16:17:34 | More by Trish_NG5
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
03-22-2013 16:56:48 | More by vcoggins
4/5 rDev +4.7%
02-07-2013 22:10:51 | More by cfh64
4/5 rDev +4.7%
12-20-2012 13:48:55 | More by abex44
3.75/5 rDev -1.8%
11-04-2012 18:15:37 | More by Hellpop65
3.58/5 rDev -6.3%
On tap at the Allen, Texas location.
The beer pours an orange color with a white head. The aroma has a lot of cinnamon notes, as well as some nutmeg and pumpkin. The flavor is a bit different. I get the pumpkin notes once again, but the clove character also really comes through. There is also a good bit of cinnamon in the flavor. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation. My main complaint is that like all beers from BJ's, the beer was served way too cold and also in a frozen glass. It needed to warm up for about 10 minutes before the flavors begin to come out.
10-21-2012 04:49:35 | More by Mora2000
4/5 rDev +4.7%
10-20-2012 20:07:46 | More by spence524
4.08/5 rDev +6.8%
BJ's Pumpkin Ale
A- no head. Clear brown w. orange hue. Lots of bubbles, kinda watery looking.
S-Pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, malt sweetness. Smells like Pumpkin Pie.
T-Nice brown ale base with good amount of malt sweetness. This is a rare pumpkin beer that has more pumpkin flavor than cinnamon and nutmeg, which are there and blend very well. Great creamy pie-like flavor.
M- thin to medium with good amount of carbonation. Great creamy pumpkin after taste.
O- Excellent pumpkin flavor, great aftertaste. Easy drinking.
Buy again.
10-14-2012 18:32:36 | More by starkmarvelo
5/5 rDev +30.9%
09-05-2012 00:05:50 | More by Backlash209
4.25/5 rDev +11.3%
08-22-2012 00:43:22 | More by scm2787
4.75/5 rDev +24.3%
07-26-2012 03:06:09 | More by khall
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
04-28-2012 04:19:50 | More by zbooks
4/5 rDev +4.7%
11-27-2011 03:01:50 | More by kbwolfe
3.63/5 rDev -5%
No doubt buoyed by its super-creative name, this beer took home silver at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival, beating out 35 other entries in the "Field Beer or Pumpkin Beer" category.
Made with pumpkin puree, BJ's Pumpkin Ale is orange like some sort of orange-colored fruit. It's got perfect clarity. Half a finger of airy, khaki-colored head fizzles away after just a few seconds, and the bubbles rising from below can do nothing to keep it around.
Subtle, sweet, smooth aroma. An amber ale base gives this beer sweet, malty notes of baked bread with a bit of nuttiness. Roast pumpkin is nearly as strong as the backup spices: nutmeg, clove, allspice.
The usual spice suspects -- cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice -- made their way into the boil for this brew alongside pumpkin puree. The resulting initial flavor, however, is all fresh pumpkin, with just hints of clove and lightly toasted bread. The swallow brings a bright burst of pumpkin rind, brown sugar and cinnamon, with lingering spice esters. It also delivers a sharp, tangy flavor that grips the tongue through the finish and is a little distracting. Osborne says brewers add clove and caraway to increase the savory aspects of the beer and avoid a cider quality, but it seems they haven't completely eradicated it. The finish would be clean otherwise. The brew's medium body is like fleece -- soft but not heavy, and perfectly viscous.
Judges at the GABF are fond of beers that stick to fundamentals. For pumpkin ales, what's required is that the adjunct fruit and spices don't overpower the underlying beer. It's easy to see why Pumpkin Ale won -- the drinkable brew shines through and balances the pumpkin and spice, and in that regard it's stylistically sound.
10-27-2011 22:36:48 | More by Phelps
New Jersey
3.9/5 rDev +2.1%
On tap at BJ's in Houston (Brewed by St Arnolds). Pours amber with a white, short lived, foamy head and soda like carbonation. Aroma is of pumpkin, spices and caramel malt. Full, smooth body. Taste is similar to aroma. Short, smooth finish. Good brew.
10-26-2011 18:39:11 | More by mikeg67
3.88/5 rDev +1.6%
Had on-tap at the Webster location.
Poured deep bronze with a slight head. Smell was of pumpkin pie spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, etc.
BJ's tends to have some decent brews, but when I heard they had a pumpkin I figured it would be something akin to a Blue Moon pumpkin...something with just a HINT of actual pumpkin flavoring. I was wrong. It's almost what I'd call aggresively pumpkin flavored. Sweet start that fades to a spicy finish.
A little thick and up-front (flavor-wise) to have more than one or two, but definitely worth trying.
10-16-2011 04:35:09 | More by GoatRoyal
3.88/5 rDev +1.6%
Had on tap, poured into a pint glass
A-Deep orange with hints of yellow, decent head that lasts for a while
S-Heavy pumpkin, cinnamon, malt, yeast
T-Like the smell but more expanded, this is the taste I've been looking for in a pumpkin ale
M-Relatively thick with medium carbonation
D-Very drinkable, pairs fantastic with the angus burger I had
12-31-2010 14:20:50 | More by bboelens
2.98/5 rDev -22%
Came out in a pils glass (??) a clear dark orange, tinted red. Zero head. Smell: like an unhopped amber, with a little pie spice. Taste: just a little toasted, caramel, not really any pumpkin but a ton of pie spices. Mouthfeel: lighter bodied, slightly gritty dryness midsip when the spices hit. Not impressed.
11-03-2010 02:07:22 | More by babaracas
5/5 rDev +30.9%
Had this on-tap 10/15/10 and I have to say I have had almost all pumpkin ales including the new Sam Adams Pumpkin Ale and this one from BJ's was the best I have ever had. It was like liquid pumpkin pie.
It would be fantastic to see this being bottled
10-16-2010 16:43:28 | More by OverToad
4.45/5 rDev +16.5%
I have to say that it has been hard for me to find a pumpkin ale that I really enjoyed. I have tried three this season and have enjoyed them, but they just haven't hit the spot.
BJ's Pumpkin Ale has definitely done that, it tastes exactly what I wanted it to taste like, smelled like it, and looked like it too :).
It has a nice orange gold color to it, and smells of apple pie spices. The taste is great! The spices and pumpkin are strong, but not too overwhelming since thats what I look for.
Nice and thick feeling and would be great with thanksgiving dinner.
10-16-2009 05:26:42 | More by Spineypanda
3.38/5 rDev -11.5%
Had this one on tap at the Baton Rouge, LA location.
It had the look of a pumpkin ale, brownish with a hint of orange... not much head but that's to be expected at a restaurant on tap.
This one smells like pumpkin pie... cinnamon, sugary, nutmeg, all the spices you'd associate with the real thing. The taste was more of the same, but a little watered down. Not overpowering at all.
I haven't had too many pumpkin ales, and this one is probably in the middle of the spectrum. Worth a try, but not worth seeking out.
12-19-2008 14:09:59 | More by theboozecruise
3.45/5 rDev -9.7%
BJ's La Jolla. Pours clear auburn with a short white head and poor lacing. Beautiful spicy pumpkin and gingerbread aroma, lots of nutmeg. Crisp, yet sweet taste of spice and grain. The pumpkin flavor was very nice, not overly indulgent or veggie. Dry finish.
12-09-2008 00:33:41 | More by magictrokini
4.03/5 rDev +5.5%
64 ounce growler purchased from the West Covina location a few nights ago for twelve dollars, drank an hour later after a short stint in the fridge, reviewed from notes, poured into a flute glass
A-Medium brown with some orange highlights, one inch off white head that is rather creamy, stays around for a few minutes, some retention, no lacing
S-Pumpkin that is more like the pie than the flavor itself, nutmeg, cinnamon, sweet malt, brown sugar, toffee, caramel, sweetness, and light bread
T-Starts off more bready than expected with most of the spices coming in the finish, gets sweeter and more rounded as time goes on, like the way the nutmeg complements the brown sugar, not overly sweet while bringing that dessert-like taste upfront, by the end it is more reliant on malt but the spice is definitely there, the pumpkin flavor never fades and that was the best part about its taste
M-Mildly spicy, sweet, malty, and chewy mouthfeel, medium bodied but on the thicker side for its style, nice level of carbonation, taste lingers with pumpkin pie flavor
D-Could have drank the whole growler in one night but left forty or so ounces for my dad, couple pints go down pretty easy, light on the stomach, alcohol is hidden and it is smooth
I was looking forward to trying this after I missed last years, not the absolute best pumpkin ale I have had but easily accessible and quite inexpensive, wish this was around more often because it is definitely one of BJs' better brews, flavor was impressive, will drink again if it is there next time I go for dinner, recommended
11-04-2008 00:47:23 | More by Floydster
Pumpkin Ale from BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
85 out of 100 based on 37 ratings.


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The other suspect Fargo Police have been looking for in connection with that robbery, Nyantey Gaylah, was picked up on an unrelated warrant a few days ago.
An armed robbery suspect has surrendered peacefully to Fargo Police after the Red River Valley SWAT team had been called out to a south Fargo apartment building.
Fargo Police tell Valley News Live's John Trierweiler they arrested a man wanted on a felony armed robbery warrant.
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Police and SWAT team members surrounded the building near the 1600 block of 21st Ave. South about 5:00 a.m. and evacuated people who live there.