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The maker of Joya de Nicaragua Antanos is Alejandro Martinez-Cuenca - close your eyes and picture the Dos Equis beer, most-interesting-man-in-the-world guy....that's basically him. His Joya de Nicaragua has been a national treasure in Nicaragua for decades now but it's the Antanos blend specifically, with its butt-kicking strength and complexity, that is clearly the bright firefly in the Joya de Nicaragua jar.
That's why Joya de Nicaragua Fuerte Serie B is so interesting. I don't want to call it an Antanos 2nd exactly because that's only partially true. The filler blend is slightly different, made with a bold combination of Cuban-seed Criollo long-fillers from Esteli, Condega, and Jalapa valleys of Nicaragua. The wrapper however is the same as Antanos - a beautiful Nicaraguan-grown Colorado shade leaf. The combination delivers a combo that's deep and dense with a robust array of earthy, Cuban-esque qualities....bold to the core but well-balanced. Thick chewy layers of flavor coat the palate with each puff as hearty spices fill the nostrils and blanket the taste buds during the exhale. The full-bodied crescendo will have you reaching for another just as you nub the last. And at this price, lighting up another is easily justifiable.
Med/full smoke, nice flavors, good taste up front. Nothing fancy, burns good, flavors ok for the price. I would only buy again on a deal. Not a cigar I will be on the lookout for.
I'm a big fan of the JdN Antano 1970 and wanted to try a different one. There's not much more to say than what everyone else has already stated. I completely agree with CS of Madisonville, this is a fantastic cigar paired with a dark ale, bock or stout. IMHO I didn't find this particular Fuerte that strong or spicy and would say it's more on the medium side of strength. Definitely going to be adding this little gem to the rotation.
These have very good flavor and smoothness with a slight cinnamon aftertaste. Very pleased with serie B after reading other people's reviews and giving them a shot. Cinnamon did not sound like a good flavor to me in a cigar, but it works out well with this blend.
The JdN Fuerte Serie B is a great cigar. It's amazing $2 per stick price makes it perhaps the most outstanding value on the entire site. I have smoked many older Cuban cigars and this little powerhouse is reminiscent of the best of them. It has the earthiness, spice and full-throttle experience that I have come to love about the modern era Nicaraguan cigars.
"I bought the "Legal Limit 18-Cigar Sampler III" wanting to expand my pallet into the Full strength cigars and thought I'd write a review from a novice's point of view. I found it not as earthy or spicy as described, which is good(just getting used to full flavored), but it was a robust fully flavored, well balanced smoke. I didn't want it to end!!!
I've bought these twice. My first bundle was okay, especially for the low cost. My second was on the bitter side with some extremely bitter. If I were to buy these again, I would do so and age them for a while to see if they improve.
This is a fine cigar at a very reasonable price. I find them earthy and leathery, with not a lot of spice. Definitely a medium-bodied smoke, though you may get a bit of the "fuerte" as you get down to the end. Bought these on a whim as I tend to like Nicaraguan cigars. Not disappointed! If there is one minor takeaway, it would be that the band is too big, but it is a nice looking band!
This is just a nice cigar. I like a cigar that lets you know you're smoking a cigar, so I'm definitely a fan of JdN. The Serie B isn't as powerful as my La Nivedoras, but it's spicy, a little sweet, and has a definite kick. The toro seems like the right size, for me--I really don't feel like lighting another as soon as I finish one. I feel satisfied and content. Stands up well enough with a good single malt, or with morning coffee. Burns nice with plenty of smoke, but I've learned not to let the same side point toward the AC or open window all the time. I like these so well, I ordered a bigger humidor.
These are really good cigars. I hate to say "good cigars for the price" because these deserve better than that. These are flavorful, beautifully constructed, and a joy to smoke. These may not be Antano's or Dark Corojo's, but they are close in quality and the cost is a whole lot less. One of the best bundle cigars I've ever tried.
I'm a big fan of the Joya De Nicaragua line and it's nice to discover that the Fuerte Serie B doesn't disappoint. It's a nice full-bodied stick at a great price point. I highly recommend it.
Great smoke. This sat for a day in my humi because I just couldn't wait to try them. Great cigar, nice even burn with great flavor, for the price of this bundle I'll definitely be adding them to my humidor more often.
This is my daily smoke now and has been for years. You just can't beat the quality, flavor and price from Ci anywhere!
JdN Fuerte Series B is a medium bodied smoke. Flavors were of earth, cinnamon, leather and dark roast coffee. Finish was semi sweet dark fruit and earth. Short finish. Draw was slightly snug with good smoke output. Construction was good. Overall not as complex as the Antano 1970, but worth the price. Solid 89 for me. Lil complexity but consistent
I just got a 20 count bundle in the mail today and I couldn't wait to smoke this puppy. After putting my kids to bed I immediately went outside and lit this thing up. My first impression (first half inch or so) was, "This thing is pretty good..." Now that I'm almost done with this gem, I am blown away at how good it is for the price. Rich, flavorful, spicy, full-bodied, perfect draw, tons of smoke...I can't believe what I paid for such a tasty work of art. I smoke a lot of different cigars and I usually go back to the DPG Cuban Classic when I want a quality medium-full cigar... With this one experience I think I've found a replacement. The DPG is still great, but I must say this is better... And for less than half the cost of the Cuban Classic! Definitely will be ordering this one again and again. Makes me want to explore the rest of the Joya de Nicaragua line. Great marketing CI!
Call me crazy, but I easily put this up there with the Liga Privada #9. I get many of the same great tastes. Spice, pepper, cinnamon, delivered in a smooth and balanced fashion. Construction and draw were great. I did have some issues keeping it lit, but I smoked it right out of the bundle, so I think it needs some time in the humi. As someone mentioned earlier, these could easily be put in a box and sold for much more, (Shhhhh). If you're on the fence, pick one up (or a bundle), I pretty sure you will enjoy it.
This is a very nice cigar (medium flavor-wise, fairly strong nicotine-wise), no issues what so ever. They only rested one day since I got them before I tried one. Nice flavors, very smooth (no harshness), nice burn (a little uneven at times but so what), ash held on - didn't fall until I tapped it off, best smelling cigar ever (pre-light), great CI price, there's nothing not to like, buy em and enjoy em.
The best cigar you will find with Ci !!! If you are looking for a cigar that has power and taste then this is it.
I am a huge fan of Full bodied Cigars and good deals.... The Fuerte B is the one to beat in this class. Great flavor, consistency, complexity, balance and price. It is not the easiest cigar on the eyes in the world but this is a true "Diamond in the Rough." This is really the only cigar in my Humidors that has a re-order point of over 20, I am never without these.
I've always been a fan of the JDN Antano and Dark Corojo, but a little pricey to be smoking everyday. The series B, though, is priced for everyday and delivers the big league smoke and taste a full bodied cigar should. Can't imagine not having these in my humidor. Thanks, guys!
Very nice peppery and flavorful full bodied cigar that retains it's character throughout the smoke. Very consistent from stick to stick. If not the best, then one of the best values in a Full bodied cigar. This cigar remains a staple in my arsenal.
I think the Serie B is a spicy, flavourful cigar. When I initially lit my first one, I felt I was almost being assulted by pepper, but it calmed down a bit very shortly and I very much enjoyed the first of the cigar. It also has the advantage of not being expensive.
Just good! Just plain good. Not plain tasting, but PLAIN GOOD !!! This is a very good tasting, well made, nice burning, excellent cigar at any price. Better than the Antano I think, and much better than some "premium" priced cigars I've had.
I just smoked a JdN Fuerte that was gifted to me at a recent herf, and it was, without a doubt, the best bundle cigar I've ever smoked ... Coffee, cinnamon and mild chocolate flavors, but solid, good tasting and delivered the promised strength and body unwaveringly without cheating on the tobacco to get there like some manufacturers do. Dr. Cuenca could be putting these in boxes and charging a LOT more for them. I don't say that to encourage putting it in a box, but rather to tie it to the perceptions of the masses and how they seem to place cigars.
I've only smoked cigars for about 14 years, so i dont get all this b.s. about floral, coffee, nut and spice, but this cigar with a few Shiner Bocks was fantastic.
What a smoke! The wrapper has the look of a fine leather, in the pre-light you could already taste the spice. The draw and burn was perfect. Earthy I got hints of toast & coco, just a bit of pepper at the finish.
Like most CI members that leave fan mail, I will start off by saying whenever I order something based on what I've read, I'm always going to be a doubting Thomas. Let me get onto the deck in the ol' adirondack chair, brew in hand and find out for myself. I'm a sampler. Always looking for that next superb smoke. Joya is right up there for me. It's not up there with my favorite Ashton, Rocky or Gurkha BUT it's not anywhere near their cost and so what because I really enjoyed this cigar. Too strong for my morning smoke but perfect in the evening after dinner. Lots of flavor, nice even burn at an excellent price.
wow just got my bundle of jdn b robusto.didnt even put them in humi yet.paired it with an armenac great taste burn nice grey tight ash.not over powering med to full.great after taste.lasted an hour .thank you CI .great deals as usual.
Wow...Just lit one of these up it sat in my Humi for about a week...I am by no means a cigar aficionado yet...but the taste on the last 1/2 on this thing was awesome...it had a peppery start followed by a little weak first 1/2...but the end was just awesome...had it with a dark roast coffee...at first the coffee overpowered it ..but the last half it beat out the java...the wrapper was not the greatest ...but the binder and filler ..in my opinion was great for the price...
My wife bought me a bundle of these for an anniversary gift. I was a bit skeptical, because I have tried more that a few "value" priced cigars and been disappointed. That being said, I believe she discovered the Holy Grail of cigars. You know, the one that you love that you can actually afford to smoke regularly. I had given up the search, but thanks to CI, discovered them by accident. Excellent construction and appearance, perfect burn, great draw, and more complexity than you would expect from a cigar in this price range.
Wow. If you're an Antano fan, these are a no brainer. Same great JdN flavor with a bit less strength, but still a strong cigar. The toro burns exceptionally long, over an hour smoke. Seriously, this is the best $2.50 cigar I've ever had.
GS.......Shhhhhhh, since Drew Estate would be the importer of these, don't give them the idea that these could be more expensive! Having said that, I echo your comments. A great cigar at a great price. These may be the new "bang for the buck" champion.
this is a great smoke. lit one up as soon as i got them. from start right down to the nub, good draw nice burn, great blend. Then I light another. Same thing. These could easily be more expensive.


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I played Pizza Mania with my 5 year old daughter, husband and mother. We even enjoyed this game. My daughter just turned 5 so the 2nd level was best for her. Level 1 was too simple. Level 2 gives instructions quickly and a few times my daughter couldn't keep up. Her Nana helped her a bit. That difficulty is what made it fun for her. You could just see her thinking as quickly as she could to add and subtract the pizza toppings. It was simple enough for her play and went quickly enough that she had to move fast. I only wish there was a 3rd level of difficulty.We really enjoyed Pizza Mania. After playing two rounds, my Princess wanted us to play without the Chef, and call out the toppings on our own even faster. She will be playing this for a while longer. We recommend this game because it is not only fun but educational.I received this game to review on our family blog. But all opinions are mine.
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Even though Pizza Mania is technically an Early Math game, to my boys its just a fun game. It is a game that comes with four plastic pieces and pizza toppings, everything being quite durable! The game also comes with a pizza chef which is a plastic pizza guy who talks you through the game! He does require 3 AAA batteries, which are not included and his Italian voice makes my boys laugh. There are only two buttons on him, Start and Game so it is quite simple for my boys to play, but I do have to get them started as there are two games to choose from. The first game, Pizza Party, is more for beginners (or younger players) as it uses basic adding and subtracting by 1-3 toppings. The chef tells players what toppings to add or take away from their pizzas. The second game, Pizza Panic, is for more advanced players. It is basically the same as the first game but faster. The games last about a minute and at the end of the game the chef will tell you what should be left on your pizza, whomever's pizza matches – wins! So yes there can be more than one winner! I really like that there (hopefully) isn't just one winner, as so many games are about competition but this game is more about self-confidence and paying attention. It encourages players to pay attention, listen to directions and not necessarily compete. While it is for 2-4 players (ages 4 and up) , really one person can play on their own to practice. My 3 year old loves to make the pizzas on his own and he is slowly understanding that he needs to listen to the pizza chef's directions.


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If so, please send me the link posthaste. Because the developers of ePad Femme just hit a new high in low opinions of women.
The Android-powered tablet was introduced in January and has stirred up a firestorm of controversy. Just listening to a news story about this product made my ears want to tear themselves off my head and find a meat grinder to jump into so they'd never have to hear something so stupid again.
The ePad Femme, as its name would reflect, was supposedly designed specially for women. Women who want to activate the flux capacitor and time-travel back to the 1940s, apparently.
The tablet comes with a series of pre-loaded applications -- apps that its Dubai-based manufacturer Eurostar Group believes are "highly desirable." These include apps that help with grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning and domestic organization.
"Highly desirable" for whom? June Cleaver? Mel Gibson's dream wife?
Eurostar reports that the majority of ePad Femmes sold since January have been purchased by men for their wives.
What men? "Mad Men"?
Another app is deceptively dubbed "Women's Assistant," but it does not provide any assistance at all. The icon for this app is a bathroom scale with a measuring tape wrapped around its "waist." So a more accurate name might be "Women's Blow Out the Back Fat Assistant."
What's the next ePad Femme app? Chinese foot binding?
The manufacturers publicly and condescendingly stated they pre-loaded the apps they think women need because women "might have difficulties downloading them."
Please. My cat could probably download an app, but even she wouldn't want a grocery shopping tutorial.
Apparently, the ePad Femme comes in only one color -- pink -- just so we don't confuse it with a tablet that contains things we might actually enjoy. It is equipped with 16 gigabytes of internal storage -- ironic considering Eurostar clearly thinks we have the technology savvy of a sea slug.
Guys, we women would never buy you a tablet preloaded with the "How to Be More Observant" app, the "How Not to Be So Logical" app, or the "No Beard Shavings in the Sink" app -- because we love you the way you are.
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ALPS Mountaineering Zephyr 3.0
|Base Size
6 ft 2 in x 7 ft 5 in
|Center Height
3 ft 5 in
|Vestibule Depth
28 in
|Tent Area
40 sq ft
|Vestibule Area
17 sq ft
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Held up well on winter trip in Smokies, very windy…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $119
Held up well on winter trip in Smokies, very windy and we did not worry about it lasting the night. I am 5' 10" and I fit fine but taller individuals might have headroom issues. No leaks during a rainstorm on an autumn AT trip. Small amount of condensation in morning.
- Lightweight
- Roomy for 6' or less
- Double vestibules
- Not good for tall hikers
I have owned this tent for over 2 years and have taken it on several trips along the AT and one in the Gila Wilderness. I have found it easy to set up and like the double doors and vestibules. It has held up well in windy winter weather and autumn rain showers I have stayed dry without much flap.
I have had small amounts of condensation on the insides of the fly but not so much that I had drips. Plenty of sleeping and head room for hikers 6' or less but only minimal room for gear in tent. Vestibules can accommodate extra gear and when open allow for plenty of ventilation.
Very happy with the weight, light but unfortunately not ultralight. The price I paid for the tent made it a good value. I got the optional ground cloth so you can set up the ground cloth and fly to save weight when bugs are not and issue.
Enough room for 2 to sleep comfortably. Zip down doors…
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $87
Enough room for 2 to sleep comfortably. Zip down doors on each side of the tent for easy access. Plenty of room for a backpacking pack and boots under each side of the rain fly. The fly comes already sealed and has worked well so far.
- roomy
- easy access on each side with 2 doors
- waterproof bottom of the tent
- lightweight for backpacking
- little drip in the rainfly but that was after 2, 12 hour rainstorms
I've been through 2 rainstorms which lasted all night and I've had a couple tiny drips which needed to be resealed which was simple to do. Got it on steepandcheap.com for 87 bucks so if you can find it for under 100 it's a great buy. Lightweight tent as well for backpacking.
My wife and I spent 7 nights in this baby. Rain, frost…
Price Paid: about $100 Ebay
My wife and I spent 7 nights in this baby. Rain, frost and sunshine.
Frost — 10 degrees warmer inside than outside temp.
Rain- her sided leaked a little. 9 hr rain. I resealed the seams and waterproofed it again. Hope it is ok.
Sunshine as you see no rainfly 3 nights!!
GREAT tent for the money!!
As the pic shows no room for extra stuff...lol packs small
I am very pleased with this tent!!! I am new to…
Price Paid: $60
I am very pleased with this tent!!! I am new to backpacking so I have only used a few tents but I must say that not only am I impressed with this tent but my buddies are as well!!! They use North Face and Sierra Designs and tell me that for the money my tent is superior!!!
The real pleasure of this tent is the company that stands behind it....I had this tent for about 6 months and noticed a small rip developing in the corner. Emailed Alps Mountaineering, told them my problem and within 1 week I had shipped it off I received a brand new one!!!
Alps Mountainering is a company that stands behind their product and in this day and age that is more valuable than anything to me!!
I've spent 5 nights in mine so far, 3 in moderate…
Design: Three season backbacking tent
Sleeps: 3
Ease of Setup: easy. especially with 2 people
Weight: just over 5 lbs
Price Paid: $100
I've spent 5 nights in mine so far, 3 in moderate to heavy rain. For the price, this can't be beat. I was looking at the REI 3-man Quarterdome, but I saved about $200 by going with this tent at a claimed 3 oz weight penalty. It was totally worth it.
I will focus more on the shortfalls of the tent rather than the performance (which was quite good) since that's what I like to read in reviews. Unless you are really close to your tent mates, this is better suited to 2 people and not 3 (as with most 3 man tents).
We did take on a very small amount of water. I used the specific Alps Mountaineering footprint and it extended about an inch beyond the foot end of the tent allowing the rain fly to drip onto it. Due to the shape of the ground under the tent, there was some puddling between the footprint and the tent. After 2 days of rain, some water soaked through the floor. If I had paid closer attention, this was avoidable, but who wants to inspect that they have the perfect site when it is already raining before the tent is up? It wasn't bad, just worth mentioning.
The vestibule openings are designed such that, when they are opened in the rain, water can drip in the tent. Solution: don't open the vestibule all the way. If you are not into staking down your tent, with the rain fly, this tent requires no less than 3 stakes. Not a big deal unless you are camping on rock. No stakes required if you don't use the rain fly.
As I said before, I focused on the negative for most of this review. This is a very good tent. It held its own at Canyonlands NP this past weekend standing next to an REI Half Dome (2-man) and a North Face single-wall (2-man) tent. I was completely pleased and find it hard to justify the price of any other tent in the same weight class . The weight of a 2 person tent, more space, and cheaper.
BTW: I called Alps Mountaineering. If you see tents at other sites named either the Zenith or the Zephyr, they are the same tent.
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If I thought it would bring a victory very week I'd be a huge advocate of never taking them off but those things were horrendous. I thought a house might land on Big Ben and I'd only see his legs sticking out with those socks.
I like the jersey's. Especially in person. I have no idea why they are catching so much crap lol.
If the Steelers lose to the Redskins last Sunday, those unis would appear much worse than they did. Since they played so well, I really liked them. I think at least the socks should be retained full time lol
Yep they are ugly but everyone is talking about them. I had people who have never talked to me about football before come up and tell me wow your team uniforms were ugly. so yeah they were ugly but everyone is talking about Steelers.
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the browns need crap uniforms. no one ever talks about them.
so much talk about the uniforms, you'd think they were clint eastwood's chair and they'd have their own twitter following by now.
put me down for liking them.
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i have been patient with the situation this season, BUT, if we lose to milwall or newcastle then lambert must go. i have not been happy with the club since doug sold to randy but this is now getting bloo dy silly.
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i apologise un resevedly mr lambert............ signed Mouse......
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I think even Ken Bates wouldnt have made such of a pig's ear out of the Villa, that Lerner and lambert has...but will never know now will we ?...
Alex Mcleish anyone ?
hi roy, i was too polite to mention it lol. but i did make reference to mr ELLIS in my reply just to let you know.
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Villa 'til i die.
Ha ha
You know what..................i was in the middle of something at work and the thought "I said Ken bates" popped in to my mind.............Then i thought "No", i wouldn't be so dense!!!!
"Say what you like about Ken Bates but he left Villa (i believe) virtualy debt free"....... Don't want to be critical Roy, but to the best of my knowledge , Ken Bates has never had any interest in Villa..Surely we are talking about deadly Doug here..?
Yes, it's a right mess.
My other team is Bristol City because it's my neck of the woods and I have seen them so many times..............To be honest, the days in the 4th division when we played excellent football were just as fantastic as the old Div 1 days but in a different way. These days if you slip away from the BIG money there is very little chance of a way back!
I chose Villa when i was a wee boy because I liked their kit!!!!! But to be honest, I just love football and like Villa above all other teams but i don't have that die hard support that would mkle me upset if they went down....maybe because it is not a bred in thing from generations of family due to living local to the team.
From my time watching football, i have Villa head and shoulders above the rest but Liverpool, Spurs and Southampton as the other teams i wish well to.
On the Ellis point..............you are dead right!
hi roy, i beleive that when randy paid douglas the deal was for a debt free football club. one of the very few in world football. i beleive that we now owe around 200 million, and as far as i am aware have sold off many assets including bodymore heath which we now rent. of course my info could be wrong.
one of the few things that i now get pleasure out of is telling the mugs who wanted mr ellis out, that you reap what you sow.
if you are going to have a second team it should be alvechurch or may be redditch, or for real villa fans we have 2 teams, villa and warwickshire ccc.
bears for summertime but villa til i die.
Anyway, things could be worse..................your other team could be Bristol City...........AAARRGGGHHH!!!!!!!!!
Well...............Money isn't going to be forked out to keep us up, that much is obvious.
I don't think Lerner knew what he was getting himself in for by owning a Premiership club. In American sport you can't get relegated, so any money spent will still get re-couped via TV deals etc.
OK, of course he knew teams can go down but he probably didn't understand just how a slight shift in power/finances/a poor signing or 2 etc could make a team slip from top 6 to bottom 3............and then the dilema of 'do i spend and stay up and rake in the millions, or would it be good many after bad '?
His heart does not seem to be in it and niether does his wallet.
Say what you like about Ken Bates but he left Villa (i believe) virtualy debt free.......................i don't think that's the case now.
I bet he would sell and run if he could get the right deal!
And IMO it's not an 'IF' we go down.............we are down. We have no spirit and fight, we can't score or defend. OK other teams are around us but in the current form table, we are bottom at the crucial stage.
well thats another 3 points gone .
i do not know what the hell will turn this around, if its down to luck we are knackered she eff'ed orf with a couple of baggies for a gang boing,. i think that if the noses carry on as they are, there should be a derby on the cards next term.
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Ronald Glen Parsons, 56, of rural New London, Mo.; and Kelly L. Bruce, 49, of rural Hannibal, Mo., were arrested Thursday, Dec. 13, after illegal drugs with an estimated street value of more than $43,000 were seized in Ralls County during the simultaneous execution of five search warrants.
The items seized were stolen property, synthetic marijuana, heroin, components of a methamphetamine lab, marijuana, methamphetamine, and more than 2,000 containers of bath salts, according to the Northeast Missouri Narcotics Task Force.
Parsons is charged with a Class B felony of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, according to Capt. Patti Talbert, director of the Task Force.
Bruce is charged with two Class C felonies of possession of a controlled substance, and a Class B felony of attempt to manufacture a controlled substance.
The charges were filed by Special Prosecutor Mark Fisher, who also is Pike County prosecuting attorney. Talbert explained that Fisher was requested to serve as special prosecutor by Ralls County officials.
Bond for both Bruce and Parsons was set at $100,000, cash only, by Judge David C. Mobley.
On Friday, Dec. 14, Parsons and Bruce were in the Marion County Jail in Palmyra, Mo.
They were expected to be arraigned in Ralls County Court on Monday, Dec. 17, Talbert said.
The Task Force was assisted by officers from the Marion County Sheriff's Department, Ralls County Sheriff's Department, Clark County Sheriff's Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol in simultaneously executing the five search warrants.
The searches occurred in Hannibal, New London and rural Ralls County, and the items seized were all at three of the locations in Ralls County, Talbert said. Items were seized at Bruce's home, 46352 Ocean Wave Lane, (rural) Hannibal, Mo.; Parsons' home at 54429 Haden Place, (rural) New London; and at 1100 S. Main St., New London.
Bruce and Parsons were each arrested at their homes, Talbert reported. No one was injured in any of the incidents, she said.
"We are encouraging local law enforcement agencies to contact the NEMO Task Force for more information regarding any stolen property that they are trying to recover," Talbert said.
The Task Force emphasized that the searches, seizures, charges and investigations involved numerous months of leg work and planning, and untold amounts of personnel. Talbert thanked all the agencies for helping, adding "we are very pleased with the outcome."
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DENVER -- The Warriors surely will be able to move past losing the lead and then the game, but losing their All-Star will be another matter entirely.
The loss of power forward David Lee is a much more devastating blow than the 97-95 defeat hung on them by Denver in Game 1 of this first-round playoff series Saturday at Pepsi Center.
As much as it hurt the Warriors to watch molasses-slow Andre Miller score the winning basket with 1.2 seconds left, teaching coach Mark Jackson and rookie Draymond Green lessons they'll never forget, the real and lasting agony was in seeing Lee knocked out of the game and perhaps the series.
Driving to the hoop early in the fourth quarter, Lee took a blow from Nuggets center JaVale McGee and landed with a thud. He eventually rose and limped to the line to shoot free throws but left the game immediately afterward with what was diagnosed as a right hip flexor strain. X-rays were negative.
His teammates clearly were affected, particularly backup power forward Carl Landry, who can expect to play more than the 23 minutes he played in Game 1.
"I just have to be ready, just like before today," Landry said. "No matter who coach puts out there on the floor, we all have to be ready. That's the mindset we have right now.
"But it's still too early to tell if he can't or can play."
Perhaps it is. But Lee so anticipated this day, his playoff debut after eight seasons, that he told Jackson before the game that it felt like an eight-year bus ride. As a decorated veteran, he knows the significance of this. If he couldn't return to this game, it's hard to imagine he'll be sufficiently recovered to be on the court for Game 2 on Tuesday night.
And if Lee can't return for Game 2, the Warriors easily could be down two games to none, limping back to Oracle Arena for Game 3 next Friday.
To those thinking the Warriors will play better defense, yes, quite likely. But the margin of improvement won't be as large as that by which they will be worse on offense.
Lee's absence means more Landry, which diminishes a bench that needs to give all it can against an energy team like the Nuggets. It likely means more time for Green, as well as fellow rookie Harrison Barnes.
The upshot of losing Lee (10 points, 14 rebounds in defeat) is that the underdog in this fight -- No. 6 seed Warriors vs. third-seed Denver -- just got considerably more "under."
"It is unfortunate," Jackson said of the likely loss of Lee. "He is certainly a highlight guy for us, somebody we count on.
"At the same time, we prepared all season long. We believe in our guys, top to bottom. So we feel comfortable and confident in whoever has to step up in his place."
Fact is, the Warriors don't have another Lee. Landry comes closest, but he can't run like Lee, nor can he score as consistently. Lee has his faults, plenty of them, but he brings something no one else does.
The Warriors owned the boards Saturday partly because Lee grabbed 14 rebounds in 28 minutes. They slowed a Nuggets team wired to sprint partly because Lee, hardly at his best, did enough to offset Denver forward Wilson Chandler. They silenced the crowd and led by as much as nine (48-39) largely because they had enough depth to run with the Nuggets.
In a second quarter dominated by the Warriors, Klay Thompson (13 points) supplied most of the offense, and Lee (six points, five rebounds) filled in most of the gaps.
They put themselves in position to win a game on the road, which is the goal of every visiting team opening the playoffs. They lost at the end when Miller, 37, snaked past Green -- defending by default; Miller had torched Jarrett Jack -- and under Andrew Bogut for a layup, the last of his season-high 28 points.
The Warriors might not another chance like this, winning the rebounding battle by 10 (55-45), with Denver starting power forward Kenneth Faried sidelined and the Nuggets shooting 64.3 percent from the line.
And if they do get another chance, they likely will have to find a solution without their All-Star.
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Charla Nash sits before a hearing at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, Conn., on Aug. 10, 2012. Nash who was mauled in a 2009 chimpanzee attack is attending a hearing to determine whether she may sue the state for $150 million in claimed damages. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) -- A settlement agreement calls for a woman disfigured in a Connecticut chimpanzee attack to receive about $4 million from the estate of the animal's now-dead owner.
Attack victim Charla Nash's brother filed a lawsuit on her behalf in 2009 in state Superior Court seeking $50 million in damages from chimp owner Sandra Herold, who died in 2010.
An agreement filed in Stamford Probate Court and reviewed Thursday by The Associated Press calls for Herold's estate to provide Nash with $3.4 million in real estate in addition to vehicles and cash.
Nash was attacked by Herold's 200-pound chimpanzee, Travis, in February 2009. Nash was blinded, lost both hands and underwent a face transplant.
Her family is also trying to sue the state of Connecticut for $150 million.


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They've been without a leader before, and now the Richmond County Civic Center is once again left looking for another general manager.
News 12's Domonique Benn talked with general manager Larry Rogers and Coliseum Authority members to find out what led to this conclusion.
It's been three years since Larry Rogers became general manager of the Richmond County Civic Center.
There's been a lot of frustration between Rogers and Coliseum Authority members, something he spells out in this resignation letter: "I feel like I was just getting too much interference."
Rogers partly blames Authority members for too much micromanaging. But authority members say Rogers isn't getting the job done in bringing in the big name shows on a constant basis.
"Some of the frustrations we have, we need to get shows. We need to stay busy. When we stay busy we make dollars and tax payers are happy," says member Bernard Harper.
"Larry did need to be more aggressive as far as getting big shows down here," says Authority chairman Harry Moore.
Moore adds the upper level seating needs to be replaced.
Janice Jenkins has been on the board for about three months. She says it all boils down to promoting the venue.
"If the marketing was there and the gung ho attitude was there, then maybe things would have been brought in," she says.
"We felt the building can do better and we as a board can do better," says Harper.
But Rogers says bookings are up 30 percent and the civic center is $400,000 under budget for this year.
"Our events are up 30 percent over the last year. I mean, what is enough? I mean, how many is enough?" he asks.
"We are up 30% from last year, so Larry was getting shows in here, but we wanted more of the bigger shows," Moore says.
Rogers says he wants to leave the same way he came: integrity intact.
He gave 60 days notice. During that time he says he will help with the transition.
On June 6 a search committee of authority members will meet to discuss what steps are next as far as finding management for the Civic Center.


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Dr. Andrew D. Szilagyi (or, "Dr. Skip" as he is known to all) is Professor of Management in the UH College of Business Administration where he has been on the faculty since 1973. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, an MBA and a PhD in Management (from Indiana University). He has authored four books and published numerous articles on the topics of Strategy, Leadership, and Organizational Change. The winner of a number of teaching awards, Dr. Skip has been quite involved in business and in executive education during his career.
Prior to returning to academia, Dr. Skip was employed in the chemical industry and held positions in production, process engineering, technical service, and marketing. His last industrial position was in product management. While at UH, Dr. Skip has served as Associate Dean for Executive Programs and Administration for the CBA, Associate Vice President for Research, and Associate Vice President for Planning and Budgets. His last position was as Chief of Staff to the UH President.
Dr. Skip is married to the former Sandra Darrow and has four children: Darin, Dana, Drew, and Katie. He has been active in community affairs, especially the United Way, and enjoys outdoor activities, especially cycling, and participating and coaching in all sports.
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PASADENA -- Top-ranked Florida State won the national championship Monday night in pulsating fashion, defeating Auburn 34-31 at the Rose Bowl and sending the Bowl Championship Series out in style.
The Seminoles' epic victory capped an undefeated season and ended the Southeastern Conference's run of seven consecutive BCS titles as the controversial system gives way to a four-team playoff next season.
Florida State and Auburn combined for 31 points in the fourth quarter and three touchdowns in an astonishing final 4:31.
The late-game scoring frenzy started with a 100-yard kickoff return by FSU's Kermit Whitfield, featured a 37-yard touchdown run by Auburn's Tre Mason and ended with a 2-yard touchdown catch by Seminoles receiver Kelvin Benjamin with 13 seconds left.
"It went back and forth, but you've got to give them credit," Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said. "They drove the field and found a way to win."
Florida State freshman quarterback Jameis Winston struggled early but found his Heisman Trophy-winning form when it mattered, completing 14 of 20 passes in the second half and leading the Seminoles on an 80-yard drive for the winning touchdown.
On his 20th birthday.
"I wanted to be in that situation because that's what great quarterbacks do," Winston said. "The Tom Bradys, Peyton Mannings, Drew Brees -- that's what they do.
"Any quarterback can go out there and perform when they're up 50-0 in the second quarter. I'm pretty sure I got more respect from my teammates and the people around me on the last drive than I got all year."
The game was unlike many of its predecessors: In the 16 years of the BCS, half the title games were lopsided, and only a few went down to the wire.
The long layoff after the regular season also led to sloppy, grinding affairs. But the Tigers were sharp from the start Monday, and Florida State's problems were largely a function of Auburn's inspired play.
The Tigers, who entering the season were a 500-to-1 shot to win the national title, jumped to a 21-3 lead early in the second quarter. But Florida State's defense dug in while the offense searched for rhythm. After a series of breakdowns in the secondary, the Seminoles held Auburn (12-2) scoreless from late in the second quarter to late in the fourth.
The turning point for the Seminoles (14-0) came on a successful fake punt at their 40-yard line late in the second quarter. The deception kept alive a possession that eventually ended in the end zone, trimming Auburn's lead to 21-10.
"If they got it back and scored, the game could have been over before the half," Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher said. "That's what we had to do to get momentum back."
Florida State's momentum continued in the third quarter. A field goal cut the deficit to eight points, and an 11-yard touchdown pass from Winston to fullback Chad Abram sliced it to one.
The Tigers answered with a long drive and short field goal, pushing their lead to 24-20.
A few seconds later, it was gone: Whitfield took the kickoff and dashed through a seam on the left side for a thunderous return that gave the Seminoles a 27-24 lead.
The Tigers, who survived several close calls during the season, didn't flinch under the pressure. They needed just three minutes to reclaim the lead on Mason's 37-yard touchdown run with 1:19 left.
But Florida State wasn't finished: Winston connected with Rashad Greene on a 49-yard catch-and-run that propelled the Seminoles into scoring range.
A pass interference penalty on Auburn in the end zone gave FSU possession at the 2 and set up Winston's game-winning touchdown to Benjamin.
"I knew it was going to be a touchdown as soon as I stepped to the line of scrimmage," Winston said. "Any time you get (Benjamin) one-on-one, it's a dream come true."
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Best friends Sandy Torres and Kurstin Montero plopped down their morning's shopping bags to enjoy their annual Black Friday lunch ritual with their daughters and did their part to drive Friday's restaurant sales before battling their way back into the shopping fray.
"This is halftime," Torres, of San Jose, said just before a glass of Champagne arrived at her table at Santana Row's Pizza Antica.
Just as Black Friday sets the tone for retail sales of TVs, handbags, clothes and other consumer goods for the holidays, restaurants can get a sense of how their year will close out based on Friday's traffic, said Angelica Pappas of the 20,000-member California Restaurant Association.
But Black Friday business can offer a misleading economic indicator. Restaurants located in or around major shopping areas typically do better on Black Friday, such as Pizza Antica which sits in the middle of Santana Row within walking distance of Westfield Valley Fair.
But even restaurants located in ground zero of the Black Friday chaos can struggle during the height of one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
It all depends on price point and the time it takes shoppers to refuel and recharge.
For instance, while the tables were full at Pizza Antica, where Torres and Montero ordered a $60 meal for four -- including cocktails for the moms -- only three tables were occupied just a few doors down at the much fancier LB Steak restaurant at the height of the lunch hour.
As he stood in front of an impressive display of marbled and aged meats in LB Steak's entrance, general manager John Hanrahan said, "We market to the savvy diner looking for quality."
The California Restaurant Association does not have specific Black Friday sales numbers for its members. Nationally, however, Black Friday restaurant sales account for $1.3 billion in revenue and rank 134th out of 365 days based on data from MasterCard Advisors, Pappas said. (Mother's Day remains the No. 1 busiest day across the country).
"Black Friday falls somewhere in the middle," Pappas said. "It's a big day for coffee shops in the morning and it's a huge day for food courts and restaurants around shopping centers. They can get slammed."
Even restaurants nowhere near major shopping centers that cater to dinner or cocktail crowds can still see a 10 percent bump in Black Friday business, said Andrew Hoffman, general manager of Berkeley's Comal restaurant along Shattuck Avenue.
"We are in downtown Berkeley, where I don't think it's thought of too much as a shopping destination with the type of traffic you would see on Black Friday," Hoffman said. "But we're always busy on Friday nights, especially during the holidays. It's not so much to do with shopping. Families are in town and, especially after Thanksgiving, people don't want to do any cooking."
During the height of the Black Friday lunch rush Friday along Santana Row, Allison Morgan, of Gilroy, managed to grab a table outside busy Village California Bistro, then set down $400 worth of her morning's purchases.
Morgan, a self-described "high-tech refugee" who now home schools her daughters, proceeded to order a Manhattan, a plate of calamari and a pear salad while enjoying the sound of caroling from nearby Girl Scouts.
To Morgan, it was the ultimate break before jumping back into the mania of Black Friday.
"Right now I'm listening to Christmas carols at a perfect table for one," she said. "So I'm having a fantastic day."
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quote: Despite its financial difficulties and relatively heavy work load, the U.S. Postal Service has been declared the finest in the world by a British study. The USPS was declared number one for efficiency among the Group of Twenty major global economies, according to findings from England's Oxford Strategic Consulting. "We're the world's leading postal service," said USPS spokesman Roy Betts. "This report validates that fact."The U.S. Postal Service scored the highest for efficiency, even as it delivers far more letters per employee -- 268,894 in 2010 -- than other services in the G20.


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The foremost deterrent for riding tubulars is how blasted difficult they are to deal with when you puncture. Though the advent of liquid sealants has been a revelation, Vittoria sets the puncture-repair bar with their Pit Stop Tire Sealant. Contrary to other options, the Vittoria Pit Stop uses latex foam instead of liquid latex, and it works on both butyl and latex tubes. Because it is foam, it's much lighter than the liquid options. It's easy to use, and less messy than dealing with liquids. If you flat on the road, the Vittoria Pit Stop sealant will inflate the tubular tire while it also introduces the foam to seal any punctures. It pumps a 700c tubular up to 6.5 bar/90psi. Pit Stop is designed to be used on road tires. It will fit either a presta or schrader valve. Alternatively, you can use the Pit Stop to pre-empt flats by loading a new tire. With the Vittoria Pit Stop Tire Sealant you too can enjoy the sound of the hole squealing then almost instantly sealing up after a puncture. Please note we can only ship Pit Stop via Ground.
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Just bought this as a " emergency worth a try " item . Darned if last night on our first after work bike ride of the season with some friends, my wife runs over a thorn not 10 minutes into a 2+ hour ride. Right thru her Conti Gatorskin clincher tire and tube. I thought what the heck - lets at least try this stuff. It worked - she was able to continue and do the entire ride. Pumped up her tire last night to 76 psi and just checked it this morning - still holding air. I'm going to get a few of these to always have one on hand for long rides !
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Every Good Friday afternoon, members of the Redwood Falls Traveler's Club gather together to perform what most might consider a daunting task.For hours, members spend time stuffing candy and other prizes into plastic eggs in preparation for the annual Easter egg hunt.According to Dale Cech, a member of the Traveler's Club somewhere in the neighborhood of 2,500 eggs are readied for the event, which is being held this Saturday morning at the Redwood Valley Fieldhouse starting at 9 a.m. sharp.While the local or-ganization does the work of filling the eggs, Cech was quick to point out it receives numerous donations from businesses and individuals to help cover the expense of the event."We used to do real eggs," said Cech, adding the club members would gather to hard boil and color eggs in the school kitchen each year.When the cooking option was no longer a possibility, the group switched over to the plastic eggs, and Cech said he is happy that choice was made.The Traveler's Club has been involved in the Easter egg hunt since the 1960s, said Cech.Cech said many of the people Traveler's Club members talk to in advance of the Easter egg hunt share their memories of the annual event.Cech said at least three generations of Redwood Falls residents and their families have experienced the annual event.This coming Satur-day at the fieldhouse eggs are going to be everywhere, but Jackie Edwards of the Red-wood Area Community Center and Teri Smith of the Redwood Area Early Childhood Coali-tion, stressed the importance of being there on time. When they say 9 a.m. sharp they mean it, as the eggs disappear into baskets quickly.The Easter egg hunt is offered to all children who are of preschool age through the third gradeFollowing the egg hunt, a free brunch by Morgan's Deli and Cat-ering is being offered to all who attend.A visit from the Easter bunny is also part of the morning's activities.So, get your basket ready and head to the fieldhouse Saturday.Just don't be late.
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STANFORD -- The grooming of college football's pre-eminent tight end began in Danville with a concerted lobbying effort.
Stanford's Zach Ertz, you see, wanted to play college basketball. But his Monte Vista High football coaches had other ideas.
"He can't shoot a free throw," Monte Vista coach Craig Bergman said. "I had to tell him, 'You've got a huge future in football, but I'm not so sure you have one in basketball.' "
Bergman asked former 49ers star Brent Jones to mentor the teen. The four-time Pro Bowl tight end also saw potential.
"Zach, I'm teaching you NFL things," he told his protégé. "All these things are going to matter at some point."
They matter now. Ertz, a redshirt junior who is built like a trusty large appliance, has emerged as a consummate tight end in helping lead eighth-ranked Stanford to the Rose Bowl on Tuesday against Wisconsin.
The consensus All-American has 66 receptions and 837 receiving yards this season. Both marks are team records for his position at a school that has become known as Tight End U with such recent graduates as Jim Dray, Coby Fleener and Konrad Reuland.
Last month, Ertz had a career-high 11 receptions in a victory over then-No. 1 Oregon, including the touchdown to send the game into overtime. He also had winning touchdown catches against No. 2 USC and No. 13 Oregon State.
By his junior year of high school, the 6-foot-6 Ertz finally caught on that football was his ticket. Although he played in only six games because of a wrist injury, Ertz got a scholarship offer from Stanford based on a DVD that Jones sent to Jim Harbaugh, then the Cardinal coach.
Harbaugh was transforming the program into a prostyle power offense. He wanted big tight ends who could block and catch. Still the offer surprised Ertz.
"He was an unknown kid at the time," said Zach's mother, Lisa Ertz.
Other offers would come, but mom told her oldest son, "If you get into Stanford, you're going to Stanford. There will be no more discussion."
That was fine by Ertz, the oldest of four boys. He wanted to stay close to home in Alamo to help look after his brothers. Ertz, 22, has played an important role in their upbringing since his parents divorced when he was a high school freshman.
It hasn't been easy. His brother Nick had two back surgeries, leaving Lisa Ertz wondering if he would ever walk again. Nick now plays junior varsity basketball at Trinity-Pawling, a New York boarding school where Stanford's Shayne and Patrick Skov went.
Last year Shane Ertz suffered a concussion after catching a pass during a Monte Vista game. It was his second head injury and effectively ended his high school football career. But Shane, 19, is considering walking on at Northern Arizona if he is medically cleared in the coming weeks.
"I don't want him to play, to be honest," Zach Ertz said. "He's knows that."
Shane understands why.
"He's always going to protect me ... it brings out the big brother in him," he said.
Their mom said it underscores how close her boys have become. That includes 13-year-old Jackson Ertz.
Even while balancing school with football, Zach returned to the East Bay whenever his siblings or mom needed him.
It's the kind of mentality Ertz hopes to bring to the NFL.
He told his mother, "I love football, but I also want to give back. I want to take care of kids and single moms, so it's not only about playing football. I want my life to matter in that way."
Ertz won't decide about entering the 2013 NFL draft until after the Rose Bowl. He needs to finish only three more classes to earn a degree in management science and technology. Ertz wants to pursue a career in venture capital after he is done playing football.
"When I came here I wanted to challenge myself," he said of his academic workload. "I didn't want to just go through the motions."
He applied the same work ethic on the field. Although he is the archetype tight end at 6-6, 252 pounds, Ertz earned accolades for following the example of hardworking Cardinal teammate Ryan Whalen, who also graduated from Monte Vista.
Each day Ertz used to catch with one hand 1,000 tennis balls thrown from a ball machine. At the same time, he religiously improved his blocking techniques.
"Being in this offense, (offensive coordinator) Pep Hamilton says if you can't play without the ball you can't play," Ertz said. "And I want to play."
He didn't feel like playing after his grandmother Dorothy (Dede) Jean Adams had died in her sleep the week of November's Pac-12 showdown at Oregon. She was 81.
Lisa Ertz insisted her son go to Eugene to play in the game and postponed the funeral service until after the weekend. Ertz scribbled Dede's name on his wrist bands and produced an inspired performance that culminated with a 10-yard touchdown catch with 1:35 left in regulation and the Cardinal's Rose Bowl aspirations hanging in the balance.
Ertz turned at the last moment, leapt over 5-10 cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu as if he were going for a rebound and caught the ball in midstride deep in the left corner of the end zone. The tight end tumbled over the Ducks defender as Stanford wide receiver Drew Terrell signaled touchdown. But the official on the spot ruled it an incomplete pass.
Ertz didn't say a word as he handed the official the ball and returned to the huddle. A video review overturned the initial ruling for a tying touchdown.
Ertz wasn't used in the winning drive in overtime, but it didn't matter.
"He just wants to win," Monte Vista's Bergman said. "He doesn't care who gets it done as long as it gets done."
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utd away, they are better than us & we have a terrible record there.
last season under harry, we were very poor against the big teams. hopefully avb can do better.
anyone can join in. but il only add u to the leader booard once u get a point on the board!
remember put our score 1st.
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Graeme Simkins Graeme Simkins Oct 1, 2012 17:11 Flag
Ok, had a lie down in a dark room and I think I've got it!!!
I'll be in for Thursday's game, looks like I've got a few points to catch up on though!!
ha. its not complicated graeme, im just awful at explaining things.
its simple!
prediction 1= scoreline. but always put spurs 1st even if we are away.
prediction 2= 1 goalscorer which can be a player from either team or u can select no goalscorer if u think it will be 0-0.
see, not so complicated.
intrestingly most of the people picking holes in me havent even made 1 prediction! u have got to question their motives lol
Graeme Simkins Graeme Simkins Oct 1, 2012 11:59 Flag
I understood it straight away...unfortunately now its all got very complicated, I might need a lie down!!
Of course I goofed with my score...put it in as the normal, home team first format...let's face it, if I said I don't predict because I think it jinxes us, then why would I predict us to lose!! Also the COYS sign-off was something I dropped from posts after a losing streak by us a few seasons back. Well I used it...further proof of my predicting us to win (which I do secretly for every game!)
Superstitious...not anymore SB!!
No worries about losing my points...WE WON!!
ha. no not all of u. i shouldnt have said all.
quite a few people understand it 1st time without any extra explaination.
i dont see what the fuss is about.
2 seperate predictions. 1 for correct score & a seperate bonus prediction for guessing correct spurs goalscorer.
the only confusion is when people dont read it properly.
the people who read it properly understood it straight a way.
the likes of cheeky joe jumped to conclusions before reading it properly.
so then they think how can u predict spurs to score 0 & then predict vertoghen to score!
but if they read it properly they would see its 2 seperate predictions.
blah blah blah.
Kentish Maid Kentish Maid Sep 29, 2012 21:27 Flag
SB - I can see where Joe got confused. If you read your opening post you put "remember put our score 1st".
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sorry kentish, i dont know what u mean?
yes, always put our score 1st even if we are away.
for example i predicted we would lose 3-0 today so i put 3-0 even thou we were away
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Well done SB!
Lovin' this BTW. Please excuse my ignorance but you (SB) have predicted we will lose 0-3, and Vertonghen will score? do you mean he'll score an OG?! fookin hope not!
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WAYNESVILLE — Henry J. McCracken, born May 27, 1921 in Sandy Mush, North Carolina to the late A. Stewart and Roxie Jane Noland McCracken, died November 8, 2012 at Smoky Mountain Health and Rehab.
Mr. McCracken was a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired farmer and a member of First Baptist Church, Hammond, Indiana. He was a Mason with Saluda, North Carolina Lodge 482, Scottish Rite 32nd degree in Asheville, North Carolina and a Shriner in Charlotte, North Carolina Oasis Temple.
Surviving are a sister, Edna Richards and her husband, Sam of Maryland; several nieces and nephews; and special cousins, Terry Rogers and Lillie Fie, who with neighbor Theresa Wolf, were his caregivers. He was predeceased by his wife, Lula Smith McCracken, a brother, Paul McCracken, and sisters, Geneva McCracken, Deva Loweth, and Sarah Sheely. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Mountain View Cemetery in Greer, South Carolina.
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The Scottish Government announced details on December 2 about the Saltire Prize, a $15 million technology prize that will be awarded to the team that successfully demonstrates the best commercially viable wave or tidal energy technology capable of powering thousands of homes. The technology must be demonstrated in Scottish waters and must achieve a minimum electrical output of 100 million kilowatt-hours over a continuous two-year period, using only the power of the sea. That electrical output is equivalent to the continuous production of 5.7 megawatts of power, so the winning demonstration system must have a capacity significantly larger than that to account for times when the system produces power at less than its full capacity. If more than one technology meets the minimum criteria, the prize purse of 10 million pounds will be awarded to the best overall technology, based on the technology's cost, environmental sustainability, and safety.
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The Scottish Government first announced its plans for the Saltire Prize in April and promised to release details before the end of the year. Scotland's total wave and tidal energy resource is estimated to be double the country's current electrical generating capacity, and the Scottish Government believes that wave and tidal energy and other renewable energy resources could provide half of Scotland's electricity by 2020. Scotland is also host to the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), a unique ocean-based facility for the full-scale testing of wave and tidal energy prototypes. Companies interested in competing for the prize can register online and can consult with the Saltire Prize Challenge Committee from January through March 2009. Teams can officially enter the competition starting in summer, and the competition will remain open to entries until June 2013. See the Scottish Government press release and Saltire Prize Web page, as well as the EMEC Web site.


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I would be interested in trying to contribute to this great project, however I am not entire sure what the process is. According to the post viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1007&p=44100&hilit=code+contribute#p44100 by meskibob, "Start creating patches for open issues and submitting them to the Dev section of the forum."
Is that all there is to it?
Any development setup best practices or similar which should be read first?
It might be worth setting up a sticky in the Developer section of the forum relating to this information, so that more people would be interested in contributing.


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Race Matters: Twitter Racists Blast Indian-American Miss America Winner
- By Bossip Staff Categories: Congratulations, Multi, News
Racists On Twitter Insult Indian Miss America
Nina Davuluri is an Indian-American who just won Miss America. This is a landmark moment and something she should definitely be proud of. Plus, she's quite deserving of the honor. However, lots of people on Twitter objected because, well, they're racists.
The folks at Buzzfeed grabbed some of the horrible tweets about the news. It'll make you feel pretty bad about America…sorry.


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