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AMPL Ampal-american Israel Corporat...
IndustryFinance/Investors Services
Market Cap.7.0M
Current Price
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Company Metrics
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- Avg. Vol. 37,275.00
- Shares 56.13M
- Market Cap. 7.0M
Company Description
Ampal-American Israel Corp. acquires interests in businesses located in the State of Israel or that are Israel-related. It invests in companies in energy, real estate and project development, and leisure. The company provides its investee companies with ongoing support through its involvement in the investees' strategic decisions and introduction to the financial community, investment bankers, and... more
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Ampal-American Israel Files for Chapter 11
Wall Street Journal - Aug 30, 2012
Wall Street Journal - Aug 30, 2012
Ampal-American Israel Corp., which invests in Israeli energy companies and other businesses, filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday after turmoil in Egypt hampered the company's revenue stream, forcing Ampal to skip payments on some of its $298 ...
Delisting of Securities of SmartHeat Inc., Ampal-American Israel Corporation ...
GlobeNewswire (press release) - Aug 19, 2013
GlobeNewswire (press release) - Aug 19, 2013
NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The NASDAQ Stock Market announced today that it will delist the common stock of SmartHeat Inc. SmartHeat Inc.'s stock was suspended on November 09, 2012 and has not traded on NASDAQ since that ...
Ampal, Together With Other International Shareholders in EMG, Launches ...
GlobeNewsWire (press release) - May 3, 2012
GlobeNewsWire (press release) - May 3, 2012
TEL AVIV, Israel, May 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ampal-American Israel Corporation (Nasdaq: AMPL) announced today that it has filed a request for arbitration against the Arab Republic of Egypt, in connection with Ampal's investment in East ...
Ampal-American Trustee Demands $39M From Ex-Brass
Law360 (subscription) - Aug 29, 2014
Law360 (subscription) - Aug 29, 2014
Law360, New York (August 28, 2014, 8:00 PM ET) -- The Chapter 7 trustee winding down energy investment holding company Ampal-American Israel Corp. lobbed a lawsuit on Wednesday demanding a combined $39 million from former executives who ...
Energy Investment Co.'s Bankruptcy Case Converted To Ch. 7
Law360 (subscription) - May 1, 2013
Law360 (subscription) - May 1, 2013
Law360, New York (May 1, 2013, 1:53 PM ET) -- A New York bankruptcy judge on Wednesday converted Ampal-American Israel Corp.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 liquidation after determining that the energy investment holding company does not ...
Bankrupt Ampal's CEO Wants 'Conflicted' Trustee Booted
Law360 (subscription) - Apr 29, 2015
Law360 (subscription) - Apr 29, 2015
Law360, New York (April 29, 2015, 1:35 PM ET) -- Ampal-American Israel Corp.'s CEO accused trustee Alex Spizz and his firm, Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP, of a conflict of interest over Tarter's representing one of the estate's biggest creditors, asking ...
Bankrupt Gas Co. To Pull 1 Claim In $565M Row With Egypt
Law360 (subscription) - Jun 11, 2016
Law360 (subscription) - Jun 11, 2016
Law360, New York (June 10, 2016, 10:05 PM ET) -- The trustee of insolvent Ampal-American Israel Corp. got permission from a New York bankruptcy judge Friday to withdraw one of two arbitration claims against Egypt in a $565 million dispute over halted ...
Ampal CEO's Suit Says Bondholder Defamation Sunk Company
Law360 (subscription) - Nov 25, 2014
Law360 (subscription) - Nov 25, 2014
Law360, New York (November 25, 2014, 6:02 PM ET) -- The CEO of bankrupt energy investment holding company Ampal-American Israel Corp. sued bondholders in New York bankruptcy court on Monday claiming their "immoral, unconscionable conduct" in ...
Ampal Trustee Says CEO Must Be Included In Bankruptcy
Law360 (subscription) - Jul 11, 2013
Law360 (subscription) - Jul 11, 2013
Law360, New York (July 11, 2013, 4:47 PM ET) -- The Chapter 7 trustee overseeing Ampal-American Israel Corp.'s wind-down urged a New York bankruptcy judge on Wednesday to include the energy investment company's CEO as part of the bankruptcy ...
Ampal-American Trustee Objects To Brown Rudnick's Terms
Law360 (subscription) - Nov 19, 2012
Law360 (subscription) - Nov 19, 2012
Law360, New York (November 19, 2012, 2:06 PM ET) -- The U.S. trustee in energy holding company Ampal-American Israel Corp.'s bankruptcy on Friday objected to a move by the official committee of the unsecured creditors to name Brown Rudnick LLP as ...


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Much better than I thought it would be. I favor digital watches but this one is one of the best. I can read it well in daylight and has switch to read in the dark, something lacking on my other watches. The price is great, well made and it doesn't look cheap either, has a sci-fi look that I really like. It was delivered fast, too.
I loved the watch wren I received BUT after only 3 months of normal every day wear, the housing/band broke. And to top it all off the so called 2 year warranty is ONLY good for the actual electronics inside and NOT the housing! I expect more from Nixon and O.co
In a dark room the time and date can be seen. In any kind of normal lighting (not even bright lighting) you cannot see either. The contrast is so poor that in normal conditions you can not see the time or date --- and that's the only reason for buying a watch, right? There is also no alarm available. I wore this watch for two weeks, thinking that I would get used to it somehow. Definitely not the case. I feel duped. Don't make the same mistake that I did.
- How did the image on site compare with the actual product? Good
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First up, the Acer Iconia Tab A500 8GB edition is still coming to Walmart for a low $350, but as you know its progress has likely been stalled due to the advent of Android 3.2, a version of Android that adds native support for 7 inch devices. You could probably walk into your Walmart right now and find one on display, but don't expect them to be able to sell anything to you. Secondly, the humor – the 8 inch Vizio tablet Walmart's selling somehow has Android 2.2 "Gingerbread". Yea, we're not sure how that one happened, either, but we sure are eager to find out. [Thanks Mark!]
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The Distance between Kolkata to Asansol is 232Kms by road. 4 different operators provide bus service from Kolkata to Asansol with 6 daily buses. Major operators who operate buses from Kolkata to Asansol are Shyamoli Paribahan Pvt. Ltd., Greenline, Royal Cruiser having the maximum number of services. Kolkata to Asansol bus timings vary with different operator and bus type, the journey takes 3hrs 30min to 4hrs to complete this journey depending on the operator, type of bus and traffic conditions. The buses start from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM in the night, which provides the flexibility to the customer. Minimum Kolkata to Asansol bus fare is Rs.420 and maximum being Rs.440, lowest fares provided by redBus depending on the operator you choose and the type of bus.
Travelling from Kolkata to Asansol can be comfortable and easy as there are many types of buses available for travellers. Different type of buses are available in this route like . Now that redbus has tied up with many operators, booking tickets from Kolkata to Asansol has become very easy.
Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal. The former capital of British India, Kolkata is home to one of the oldest ports in the country. Kolkata has an old world charm that is reflected in its old Victorian era buildings, yellow ambassador cabs, hand pulled rickshaws and trams. Though the city has been restructured with flyovers, skyscrapers, multiplexes and business centers, Kolkata has been able to retain its essence. Victoria Memorial built in the memory of Queen Victoria is the landmark of this city. The other attractions include the Indian Museum, Marble Palace, State Archaeological Gallery, Academy of Fine Arts and Mother's house. Kolkata has its own collection of bridges. The Rabindra Setu Bridge, popularly known as Howrah Bridge, Hooghly Bridge and Bally Bridge are a few of them. Dakshineshwar Kali temple, Kalighat temple, Tipu Sultan Mosque, and St. John's Church are some of the popular places for worship.
Asansol is the second biggest city in West Bengal after the state capital, Kolkata. Located in the Burdwan District, it is one of the important cities of the country. It has been listed as one of the 100 fastest-growing cities. Asansol lies on the Howrah Delhi National Highway NH 2 and as such, it enjoys great connectivity by road. Asansol has the Grand Trunk Road (now called the NH 2) running across the place. As the highway was broadened as part of the Golden Quadrilateral project, it now enjoys greater comfort and smooth flow of traffic. There are many tourist attractions located near Asansol like the Sacred Heart Church. People from all over the country come here to pay their respects at the venerated site. Apart from this, there are many rivers and other attractions in the Damodar Valley, which lies very close to Asansol. There are many buses plying back and forth from the town, connecting travellers from various part of the state. As the main mode of transport inside the city is Public Bus Service, it is rather easy to travel within the city as well. Both state transport corporation buses and privately run buses are available to travel to Asansol.
Excellent Punctuality, Clean interiors. Keep it up.
shyamoli needs to replace few buses. continuous fall of water droplets from ac knob made the journey horrible
It was a comfortable journey but the bus was a little late in reaching its destination.
punctuality was an issue,as it took 45 min more than its assurance


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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here's a little photo of what I witnessed last night – a world record breaking firework display in Dubai – it was incredible! I'll share more photos and my experience with you soon. How did you celebrate?
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For me, well, I have to be honest. Due to a busy month of travel I fell off the wagon a few times this month so I don't have a full set of 31 photos, but I kept checking the hashtag almost every day which definitely helped me feel nice and festive. So, thank you!
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He enjoys a one-shot lead over Augusta native, Larry Mize and three others. John Daly is in a group at 66.
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THEATER; What If the 'Peanuts' Gang Graduated to Cheeverville?
By VINCENT CANBY
Published: February 14, 1999
THAT Charles Schulz doesn't rate an entry in the Oxford Companion to American Literature can only be explained as some ghastly oversight on the part of the editors. It is true that Mr. Schulz is known primarily as a cartoonist. Yet he not only writes his own scripts for ''Peanuts,'' which first appeared in 1950; he also letters his own dialogue in the balloons that float over his characters' heads. Not even John Cheever, John Updike or any of the other esteemed chroniclers of life in the American suburbs and exurbs after World War II could make such a claim. What, after all, do we mean when we speak of ''a man of letters''?
Ponder that.
In the meantime, if you're looking for a gentle, wise, very cheering entertainment, you couldn't do better than to visit the Ambassador Theater to see the almost-new, pocket-size musical ''You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.'' This is Michael Mayer's revival of the 1967 Off Broadway hit, based on the ''Peanuts'' comic strip, for which Clark Gesner wrote the music, book and lyrics.
Among other things, you will discover a blissfully sunny alternate universe to the one of broken marriages, career compromises, alcoholism, mental breakdowns (plus the occasional redemption) that became so familiar in American literature of the postwar years.
This isn't to suggest for a minute that Mr. Schulz had any such ideas in mind when he created the stout-hearted, born-to-lose Charlie Brown and the other members of the ''Peanuts'' gang. They remain forever young in Mr. Schulz's static universe, where no one seems to be older than 10 and where the most poetic mind among them is possessed by a beagle named Snoopy. It is not even possible to know for sure whether Charlie Brown and his friends live in an especially benign section of a large city, in a suburb or somewhere farther out.
The landscape around them is generic and two-dimensional: a tree is a tree, a cloud a cloud, a doghouse a doghouse. Yet Mr. Schulz's characters are so accurately and eccentrically realized, you suspect that if they ever grew up, they would be much like Cheever's, getting into boozy Saturday night scrapes in a town with a name like Shady Hill. Charlie Brown and his friends may be children, but they wear their neuroses with pride, like wreaths of grape leaves in their hair.
Think of Lucy, a crabby child only too happy to tell someone the blunt, embarrassing truth, who is madly in love with the piano-playing Schroeder and serenely unaware that, for him, she doesn't exist. The adult Lucy will be the last to know her husband is sleeping with every woman in the neighborhood except her. Schroeder will leave home hoping for a career as a concert artist, but he will wind up playing the organ in any church that will have him. Then there is Linus, who walks around clutching his beloved blanket, an embryonic fetishist's festishist if there ever was one.
Charlie Brown's little sister, Sally (who replaces the character of Patty in Mr. Mayer's revival of the show), is all Shirley Temple corkscrew curls and simpering grins. But as played by the spectacularly funny Kristin Chenoweth, she has a voice that is strong and sharp enough to etch monograms into Baccarat crystal. She will be Shady Hill's most successful fundraiser, at least in part because people will pay her to stay away.
And dear sweet clumsy Charlie Brown? He will drop out of college, run a hardware store, coach a second-rate Little League team and, in his middle years, start to (lower your voice so the children can't hear) d-r-i-n-k. The most humane, least neurotic of the gang is, of course, Snoopy, and he will be long gone by the time his old pals fall apart.
These fantasies are not meant to belittle Mr. Schulz's classic strip, but to explain its long-term appeal. His accomplishment has been to create children who are recognizable both as children and as the adults they will become. They don't behave like the imitation adults that were once so popular in Hollywood, especially in Hal Roach's Our Gang comedies. Also, they are not exactly the kids next door. They live in a reality that is singular to the Schulz strip.
It is this quality that makes Mr. Mayer's ''You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'' such an endearing endeavor, a series of sketches intended to represent an average day in the life of Charlie Brown. In most cases the members of the cast, all of whom, I assume, are old enough to have voted at least once and probably twice, never attempt to deny the evidence of their actual ages. Instead, they play their roles straight, that is, from the inside out, without resorting to all-purpose kiddie mannerisms.
The results are astonishing in several cases. Ms. Chenoweth's Sally is both a kid you might want to swat if you had to live with her, and a personality who tomorrow could play Miss Adelaide in ''Guys and Dolls.'' She is magical on stage. So, too, is B. D. Wong, who made his Broadway debut in ''M. Butterfly'' in 1988. Now in his later 30's, he appears to be having the time of his life giving a priceless performance as the thumb-sucking, blanket-clutching, singing and dancing Linus. Not for a minute does he disguise the man he is but, in him, Linus lives. How does he do it? I haven't a clue. That's theater.


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Exciting news for anyone who loves both anime and golf (this writer included). The team behind the hit anime Nisemonogatari, Aniplex of America, is hooking up with SG Interactive to bring some rare items to the hit golf MMORPG, Pangya.
Two sets of items are set to roll out to Pangya, the first set being released starting today. Players can start rocking the Nisemonogatari items for the following characters starting today: Hana can begin wearing Karen Araragi's yellow jersey and sneakers; Nell can wear Tsukihi Araragi's kimono, shoes, and hairstyle, as well as Nadeko Sengoku's outfit, shoes, and hairstyle; and Kaz can wear Koyomi Araragi's uniform, shoes, hairstyle, and watch.
Additionally, Pangya players will have the opportunity to gear up with the Deadly Stapler Club Set, the Monogatari Comet and Shinobu Oshino, the cute and deadly vampire mascot.
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How do I make a page that will direct a user to the forum when they click on the forum link in the WP nav bar?
How do I make a page that will direct a user to the forum when they click on the forum link in the WP nav bar?
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I hope this helps!
Would either of you please help me out and elaborate on this.
I am trying to use WordPress as the the homepage, even a sort of CMS for a forum I have; http://moviepals.net/forum, and small items like this are preventing me.
I am using pemralinks, and the permalink edit field for my "Home" (should link to wp index.php) and "Registration" (goes to vbulletin) pages simply will not accept addresses with file extensions as links.
Frustrating, maybe I am overlooking a simple solution.
Thank you!
Well, in WordPress, you can use a custom permalink structure of /%year%/%monthnum%/%day%/%postname%/ so that index.php doesn't show in the post/page links.
then how do I link a page back to my home page or to my registration page, which has a .php extension?
What is the "postname" of the home page?
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Lifetime Elite 52" Steel-Framed Shatterproof Portable Basketball Hoop
NOW: $349.98 (30% off!)
Was: $499.99*
Product Information:
Enhance your game with the Lifetime® Elite 52" Steel-Framed Shatterproof Portable Basketball Hoop. This basketball system features a steel-framed, shatter-proof backboard with a blow-molded frame pad for maximum durability. Power Lift® construction allows for effortless height adjustments, while the XL heavy-duty portable base and straight round extension arms provide extra stability.
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- Steel-Framed shatterproof backboard
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- Proudly assembled in the USA
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- Model: 90228
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- Adjustment range: 7.5' - 10'
- Adjustment increments: Infinite
- Base dimensions: 49.5" x 32.7" x 9"
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- Pole sections: 3-piece
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Rated 4.4 out of 5�by 173 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5�by Ryan Good value for first-time hoop purchase Recently purchased this hoop system in-store at Dick's. The box it comes in is large and heavy, but can fit in a small SUV with two adults loading it. When I asked the in-store associate if it's better to fill the base with water or sand, he told me to get H2OLD BaseGel (crystals that, when introduced to water, turn to a gel). I had to order this separately as they did not stock in-store, so I had to wait a week to assemble my hoop. Assembly took about three and a half hours with two adults, and certainly could have been easier. Nothing, and I mean nothing, comes pre-assembled. I would suggest reading each step very carefully - we had to re-do a few of the steps because we missed a washer, or something similar. Now that it is put together, it is very nice. The backboard is a little flimsy (while "Shatterproof" sounds top of the line, I think this is Lifetime's cheapest option). I had to tighten the springs on the rim after assembly as they made quite a bit of noise. Otherwise, everything is working as advertised. If you're like me and wanted an inexpensive, first hoop for a driveway, this is a good option. August 15, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5�by Jl Kids love it This is a great product. Love the ease of raising or lowering. Love the shatterproof backboard. August 4, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5�by JP Decent Product for the money Delivery time was well over 2 weeks - took forever! Pros: It looks nice Fairly easy to assemble Easy to adjust height Cons: It came badly scratched in shipping Backboard is thin and flimsy - vibrates when you shoot off of it Does not go lower than 7.5 feet June 27, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5�by Northcountrymom Just what we thought it would be We purchased the product on sale, with free delivery and set up. The hoop is "awesome" according to my 15-year-old son, and so were the guys who did the set up. FedEx ground was slow with delivery, constantly changing the delivery date. It finally arrived on a Thursday when it had been originally scheduled on Monday. The set up team changed their arrival from Thursday, but came on a SUNDAY MORNING -- from 3 hours away! They cheerfully and efficiently set up the unit. I was very happy that they did, because this single mom would never have been able to handle it. It really does take two guys and some experience to do it quickly. I thought my son would have to be disappointed for some time, waiting for set up. But they came quickly and he's happily shooting hoops today. The set up guys showed us maintenance and explained operation. I'm very pleased. We live in a remote, rural location. Service was great! June 26, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5�by Sdhoopster Great stable basketball hoop Free delivery and FREE ASSEMBLY really made a difference. Team came and assembled it the day after it arrived. We were playing within 24 hours! June 26, 2016
Rated 3 out of 5�by Jolley13 prosecute great but delivery/set up were not I purchased this hoop for my husband for Father's Day. I was told from the sales associate that the delivery and set up would occur the same day. we were out of town, some one was house sitting, and I was tracking the package. I saw that it was delivered. when we returned home, the hoop was still in the box. I later got a call fromLifetime asking if they could come by in the next week or two to set it up. I told them to not bother because the whole point was to have it ready when we got home for Father's Day. we needed up setting it up ourselves. the assembly is easy but takes a few hours. I was trying to avoid this by getting the setup. it's very misleading. the hoop has held up well, though, and we use it everyday. June 26, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5�by MelllieJ Hoop My boys loved the hoop. However, missing two parts when trying to assemble. Makes a tough task more difficult. June 25, 2016
Rated 3 out of 5�by cdawg1 Falls Apart I've had this basketball net for about 10 years now, it's been amazing, but the grip handle to raise or lower it has lost its tension and constantly slips down. The water in the base has leaked out and we had to replace it with sand. It's been great, but falls apart June 14, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5�by meld913 Good hoop but difficult setup Really nice hoop and quality, my fiance loves it but it took him and his friend roughly 5 hours to put it up and a couple of the bolts broke so we had to go to home depot to get stronger ones. June 7, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5�by HappyPapa Basketball Hoop and Stand Excellent buy, price and quality. This was a gift for my older Grandsons and they love it! Easy to adjust height for younger kids. Nice! June 3, 2016


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Monday Sept 8, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Mets closer Billy Wagner needs elbow
surgery that will sideline him through the 2009 season. The five-time All-Star has been sidelined since Aug. 3. He has a torn medial collateral ligament in his left elbow and a torn flexor pronator, which is a muscle in the forearm. The Mets said Monday that Wagner will have surgery later this week.
Wagner, a 37-year-old left-hander, is owed $10.5 million next
year, the final guaranteed season in $43 million, four-year
contract with the Mets. The team has an $8 million option for 2010
with a $1 million buyout.
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Performing in November at the Joe Louis Arena in downtown Detroit, Madonna - a Michigan native who was raised in the Detroit suburbs - told the crowd how good it was "to be back home." "Detroit is having a comeback," she enthused. "I can feel it in my bones!"
As a native son of this once-proud city, I fervently want to believe that Madonna is right. »Read Full Article(1)
Singles Scorecard: Hear new songs from Brantley Gilbert, Tiesto and St. Vincent
Brantly Gilbert, pictured here opening for Tim McGraw at Summerfest earlier this year, is back with a new song "Bottoms Up." Journal Sentinel photo by Rick Wood. »Read Full Blog Post
These people, moments made pop culture pop in 2013
Miley Cyrus didn't get a Grammy nomination. "Duck Dynasty" was snubbed by the Emmys. And "Anchorman 2" won't be staying classy at the Oscars.
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Reading the John Updike stories: 'Incest'
I'm reading and commenting on a story from The Library of America's recently published 'John Updike: The Collected Stories' each Wednesday until I finish the collection or give up.
The provocatively titled "Incest" returns us to a familiar situation in the early John Updike stories: A tired young husband home from work, a tired, bored young wife who's not getting any juice from him. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: birds, pinball, art and technology
You have to love that there are people in Wisconsin who get up early to look at birds in December. You could be one of them today, if you care to.
Afterward, we recommend warming up indoors and the contemplation of doings that require fewer layers. For instance, why not read arts and books editor Jim Higgins weekly take on John Updike's short stories. He posts his musings each Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the "Recommended Reading" blog. »Read Full Blog Post


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Barker is a genuinely nice guy and a real sharp boxer. I would like to see him capture a world belt and if he paces the job right he can beat Geale.Comment by ddangerous on 06-27-2013
I can't wait for this fight. Glad to see Barker getting another shot.Comment by taansend on 06-27-2013
I understand the reasons for the fight being Stateside but it's a great shame. This fight would have been a great seller in West London. Barkers a Chelsea fan & there are about 200,000 Aussies living in the area -…Post a Comment - View More User Comments (3)


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Brief Summary
Comprehensive Description
Arboreal, solitary and in small colonies.
Urban areas, forests.
Palm-foliage. Up to 2000m."
Cynopterus brachyotis is distributed in Sri Lanka, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, southern Burma, Thailand, southern China, Indochina, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Kangean Islands, Borneo, Bali, Sulawesi, and the Philippines.
Biogeographic Regions: oriental (Native ); oceanic islands (Native )
- Nowak, R. 1997. "Cynopterus" (On-line). Walker's Mammals of the World Online. Accessed November 16, 2001 at http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/walker_gone.html.
Range Description
Global distribution
Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Phillippines, Borneo, Sumatra, Sulawesi and Talaud Islands and adjacent small islands
Known presence in Protected Areas
India Nagarahole National Park, Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve Sri Lanka Hakgalla National Park"
Physical Description
Cynopterus brachyotis has a fox-like face, large dark eyes, short brown hair, and dark, spotted wings.
The length of the head and body in this genus is 70 to 127 mm. The tail adds an additional 6 to 15 mm to the overall length. The forearms of these bats are from 55 to 92 mm long, giving them a wingspan ranging from 305 to 457 mm. Adults weigh about 30 to 100 grams.
Cynopterus brachyotis is distinguishable from C. sphynx in that the ears of C. brachyotis are, on average, smaller than those of C. sphynx.
Range mass: 30 to 100 g.
Range length: 70 to 127 mm.
Range wingspan: 305 to 457 mm.
Other Physical Features: endothermic ; homoiothermic; bilateral symmetry
Average basal metabolic rate: 0.262 W.
- Andersen, K. 1912. Catalogue of the Chiroptera in the Collection of the British Museum: second edition. New York: Johnson Reprint Corporation.
- Schultes, D. 2003. "The Malaysian Fruit Bat" (On-line). Animals at the Fort Worth Zoo. Accessed December 15, 2001 at http://www.whozoo.org/students/dansch/fruitbat.htm.
Cynopterus brachyotis is phytophilic (plant-loving). It can be found in tropical rainforests sleeping under modified palm leaves, as well as orchid leaves.
Habitat Regions: tropical
Terrestrial Biomes: rainforest
- Crichton, E., P. Krutzsch. 2000. Reproductive Biology of Bats. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
- Richarz, K., A. Limbrunner. 1993. The World of Bats. Neptune City, NJ: TFH Publications, Inc..
Habitat and Ecology
- Terrestrial
General Habitat
Urban areas, forests.
Palm-foliage. Up to 2000m."
Trophic Strategy
Cynopterus brachyotis is frugivorous. These bats feed on fruit, mostly mangoes, but also any fruit that is aromatic and available. They are thought to consume mainly the juices of the fruits and to expel the pulp.
Plant Foods: fruit
Primary Diet: herbivore (Frugivore )
Many fruits (bananas, avocadoes, dates, mangoes, peaches, tequila) rely on C. brachyotis for seed dispersal. These bats may also play a role in plant pollination.
Ecosystem Impact: disperses seeds; pollinates
Ability to fly has kept C. brachyotis relatively free from terrestrial carnivores. However, in some cultures, humans consider them a delicacy.
Known Predators:
- humans (Homo sapiens)
Life History and Behavior
Cynopterus brachyotis communicates using tactile, visual, and acoustic stimuli. They use their acute sense of smell to find food and rely on their keen vision to navigate.
Communication Channels: visual ; tactile ; acoustic
Perception Channels: visual ; tactile ; acoustic ; chemical
Life Cycle
Gestation time unknown.
Life Expectancy
Cynopterus brachyotis lives about 20 to 30 years.
Range lifespan
Status: wild: 20 to 30 years.
Average lifespan
Status: captivity: 10.1 years.
Lifespan, longevity, and ageing
The mating system of these animals has not been described. However, based on the association of one male with multiple females, it is most likely polygynous.
Mating System: polygynous
In the Malay Peninsula, breeding is apparently aseasonal, and C. brachyotis may be found pregnant throughout the year. In Thailand breeding is also aseasonal; pregnancies peak from March to June, as well as in January and September. Gestation is thought to last about 120 days, after which the female gives birth to a single young.
Although data are not available for this species, C. sphinx is reported to weigh 11 grams at birth. Neonates are carried by the mother, and are weaned at 40 to 45 days of age. Female C. sphinx reach sexual maturity at 5 to 6 months of age, with males maturing much later, at 15 to 20 months of age. It is likely that C. brachyotis is similar in these parameters.
Reproduction in C. brachyotis is timed so that lactation corresponds with the peak of the rainy season--which is the fruiting season.
Breeding interval: It is not known how often these animals breed.
Breeding season: These bats breed aseasonally.
Range number of offspring: 1 (low) .
Average number of offspring: 1.
Average gestation period: 120 days.
Average weaning age: 45 days.
Range age at sexual or reproductive maturity (female): 5 to 6 months.
Range age at sexual or reproductive maturity (male): 15 to 20 months.
Key Reproductive Features: iteroparous ; year-round breeding ; gonochoric/gonochoristic/dioecious (sexes separate); sexual ; fertilization ; viviparous ; delayed implantation
Average number of offspring: 1.
Young can cling to the mother from birth, but must be carried for over a month. Both the male and female care for the young. Males have mammary glands that are equal in size to the females' (greater than 8% of total body mass), so males are thought to play an active role in lactation and feeding young.
Parental Investment: altricial ; pre-fertilization (Provisioning, Protecting: Female); pre-hatching/birth (Provisioning: Female, Protecting: Female); pre-weaning/fledging (Provisioning: Male, Female, Protecting: Male, Female)
- Crichton, E., P. Krutzsch. 2000. Reproductive Biology of Bats. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
- Nowak, R. 1997. "Cynopterus" (On-line). Walker's Mammals of the World Online. Accessed November 16, 2001 at http://www.press.jhu.edu/books/walker_gone.html.
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Molecular Biology
Barcode data: Cynopterus brachyotis
The following is a representative barcode sequence, the centroid of all available sequences for this species.
There are 25 barcode sequences available from BOLD and GenBank.
Below is a sequence of the barcode region Cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (COI or COX1) from a member of the species.
See the BOLD taxonomy browser for more complete information about this specimen and other sequences.
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Statistics of barcoding coverage: Cynopterus brachyotis
Public Records: 6
Specimens with Barcodes: 71
Species With Barcodes: 1
Conservation Status
Cynopterus brachyotis is not especially threatened.
US Migratory Bird Act: no special status
US Federal List: no special status
CITES: no special status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: least concern
IUCN Red List Assessment
Red List Category
Red List Criteria
Year Assessed
- 1996Lower Risk/least concern(Baillie and Groombridge 1996)
Population Trend
Conservation Actions
Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems
Because of their frugivorous inclination, these bats can cause some crop damage.
Negative Impacts: crop pest
Outside of the limited use of these bats as food, there is no direct economic benefit of this species for humans. However, because they are so important in dispersing seeds and pollinating plants, humans who rely on the plants these bats affect are indebted to the bats as well.
Positive Impacts: food
Risk Statement
Habitat status
Decrease in area and quality of habitat due to felling of trees.
Data quality
General field study; observed.
Lesser short-nosed fruit bat
The lesser short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus brachyotis) is a species of megabat within the family Pteropodidae.[2] It is a small bat that lives in South and Southeast Asia and Indonesia (Borneo). It weighs between 21 and 32 grams (0.74 and 1.13 oz). It occurs in many types of habitat, but most frequently in disturbed forest, including lower montane forest and tropical lowland rainforest, plus gardens, mangroves, and vegetation on beaches.[3]
Lesser short-nosed fruit bats are generally brown to yellowish brown with a brighter collar. Adult males have dark orange collars whereas adult females have yellowish collars. An indistinct collar is observed in some immature bats. The edges of the ears and the wing bones are usually white. Individuals have two pairs of lower incisors, a fox-like face and large dark eyes.[4] The forearm length is 55–65 mm (2.1–2.6 in), tail length is 8–10 mm (0.3–0.4 in), and ear length is 14–16 mm (0.5–0.6 in).[3]
There are nine subspecies of lesser short-nosed fruit bat.[5] Corbet and Hill listed 19 alternate names of C. brachyotis, which include: Pachysoma brachyotis, P. duvaucelii, P. brevicaudatum, P. luzoniense, C. grandidieri, C. marginatus var. scherzeri, C. marginatus var. ceylonensis, C. marginatus var. philippensis, C. marginatus var. cuminggii, C. marginatus var. andamanensis, C. brachyoma, C. montanoi, C. minutus, C. minor, C. babi, C. archipelagus and C. nusatenggara. Kitchener and Maharadatunkamsi considered luzoniensis and minutus as separate species while Hill and Thonglongya[6] transferred angulatus to C. sphinx.
The lifespan of the lesser short-nosed fruit bat is approximately 20 to 30 years.[7]
The bat is known as හීන් තල වවුලා (heen thala wawula) in Sinhala.
Similar species[edit]
The greater short-nosed fruit bat is similar to the lesser short-nosed fruit bat but has generally longer forearms, longer ears and a much longer skull. P. lucasi has only one pair of lower incisors, a lack of white edges to the ears and a usually greyer color. C. horsfieldi is larger, with heavily cusped molars. M. ecaudatus usually has a more upturned nose, lacks a bright collar and tail, and has only one pair of lower incisors.[3]
Lesser short-nosed fruit bats are frugivorous. They prefer aromatic fruit, especially mangoes.[7] The bats feed mainly on small fruits by sucking out the juices and soft pulp. They also eat nectar and pollen.[3]
The mating system of lesser short-nosed fruit bats is polygynous.[4] In the Philippines, most populations give birth twice a year and pregnant females have been found in almost all months. The period of gestation is approximately 3.5 to 4 months. The mother nurses the young with milk for about six to eight weeks. It takes about a year for the male to become sexually mature, and most females become pregnant at approximately six to eight months of age. Medway observed that breeding was non-seasonal in Peninsular Malaysia and that a single young was produced and carried by the female during the early stage of its life. Breeding is also non-seasonal in Thailand.[8] Most pregnancies occur from March to June with peaks in January and September.[9] Lactation corresponds with the peak of the rainy season as well as the fruiting season. Both sexes take care of the young. Males play an active role in lactation and feeding the young. They have mammary glands that are same size as the those of the female and exceed 8% of their overall body mass.[7]
Lesser short-nosed fruit bats prefer to roost in small groups in trees, under leaves, and in caves. Young males may roost alone. It is common for one male to roost with up to four females. Females may gather in groups of up to 20.[10] To feed, the bats bite off the center part of palm fruit clusters, leaving a hollow for hanging, which is also the method they use to construct a shelter. Males may spend more than two months chewing the veins of leaves and palm fronds until they fall to form a shelter.[4] Individuals use tactile, visual, and acoustic stimuli to communicate. They forage with their acute sense of smell and navigate with their keen vision.[7]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The lesser short-nosed fruit bat[11] type specimens were collected from the Dewei River in Borneo on September 12, 1836, and at Naga Cave near Jammut on the Teweh River, Borneo.
They are widely distributed in Sri Lanka, southwest and northeast India, Bangladesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, southern China, southern Burma, Indochina, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, the Philippines and also on the Lesser Sunda Islands. They are found from sea level up to 1600 m in Borneo.[8][12][13][14][15] The nominate subspecies,[3] C. b. brachyotis, is distributed in Borneo, Lombok, Peninsular Malaysia, the Philippines and Sulawesi. It is found widespread from sea level to 1,600 meters in altitude. C. b. altitudinis is confined to the highlands of Peninsular Malaysia, from the Cameron Highlands to Gunung Bunga Buah. C. b. brachysoma is found on the Andaman Islands; C. b. cylonensis in Sri Lanka; C. b. concolor in Enggano; C. b. hoffetti in Vietnam; C. b. insularum on the Kangean Islands; C. b. javanicus on Java; and C. b. minutus on Nias.[5]
Ecological and economic importance[edit]
Lesser short-nosed fruit bats are free of terrestrial predation because of their ability to fly. Some human cultures consume them as a delicacy.[4] They play important roles in plant pollination. Plants such as bananas, avocados, dates, mangoes, peaches, and Agave tequilana depend on them for seed dispersal. The bats are considered to be crop pests since they consume and damage fruit.[16]
Conservation status[edit]
Lesser short-nosed fruit bats are designated a least-concern species by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) because the population is widely distributed, stable and still abundant. Possible threats may be habitat loss due to development, dams, and deforestation. The animals are being hunted for medical purposes, as reported in ICZN 2006.[17]
Lesser short-nosed fruit bats resting on a clothesline after being released. The white spots on the tops of their heads are hair that was bleached for a "mark-recapture" estimate of the local population size.
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- ^ Csorba, G., Bumrungsri, S., Francis, C., Bates, P., Gumal, M., Kingston, T., Molur, S. & Srinivasulu, C. (2008). "Cynopterus brachyotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.1. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 2013-10-15.
- ^ Simmons, N. B. (2005). "Order Chiroptera". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M. Mammal Species of the World (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 316. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
- ^ a b c d e Payne, J., C. M. Francis, and K. Phillips. (1985). A Field Guide to The Mammals Of Borneo. Malaysia: The Sabah Society. p.173.
- ^ a b c d Nowak, R. (1997). Cynopterus. (On-line). Walker's Mammals of the World Online. Accessed January 09, 2009.
- ^ a b Mickleburg, S. P., A. M. Hutson, and P. A. Racey. 1992. Old world fruit bats: an action plan for their conservation. IUCN/FFPS/ZSL/WWF/JWPT/NWF/Sultanate of Oman.
- ^ Hill JE, Thonglongya K. 1972. Bats from Thailand and Cambodia. Bulletin British Museum of Natural History (Zoology) 22:171–196.
- ^ a b c d Crichton, E. and P. Krutzsch. (2000). Reproductive Biology of Bats. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
- ^ a b Lekagul B. and J. A. McNeely. 1977. Mammals of Thailand. Sahankarnbhat, Bangkok.
- ^ Nowak, R.(1999). Walker's Mammals of the World (6th Ed.).Vol. 1. Baltimore and London: The Johns University Press. pp.286–287.
- ^ Richarz, K. and A. Limbrunner. (1993). The World of Bats. Neptune City, NJ: TFH Publications, Inc.
- ^ animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu
- ^ Medway, L. 1978. The Wild Mammals of Malaya (Peninsular Malaysia) and Singapore. Oxford University Press, Kuala Lumpur.
- ^ Bergmans, W. and F. G. Rozendaal. 1988. Notes on collections of fruit bats from Sulawasi and some off-lying islands (Mammalia, Megachiroptera). Zoologische Verhandelingen 248:1–74.
- ^ Corbet, G. B. and J. E. Hill. 1992. The Mammals of the Indomalayan Region: A Systematic Review. Oxford University Press.
- ^ Peterson, A. T. and L. R. Heaney. 1993. Genetic differentiation in Philippines bats of the genera Cynopterus and Haplonycteris. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society 49:203–218.
- ^ Schultes, D. 2003. The Malaysian Fruit Bat. (On-line). Animals at the Fort Worth Zoo. Accessed January 09, 2009.
- ^ Duan'erQuanfu. Cynopterus brachyotis, Lesser Short-nosed Fruit Bat. Accessed January 09, 2009.


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Senator Pressler by Larry Pressler
By Joseph Reitz August 20, 2016
If it's true that timing is everything, Senator Pressler: An Independent Mission to Save Our Democracy, by former South Dakota U.S. Sen. Larry Pressler (Fortis, 166 pp., $8.95, paper) is an example of perfect timing. This refreshing book has hit the market during a presidential election campaign in which the American public rates both major candidates low in trustworthiness.
Larry Pressler's Independent Streak.
By Warren Rojas Jun 22, 2016 5:00 AM
Onetime Republican lawmaker Larry Pressler attempted to shake up the establishment in 2014, plotting a return to Capitol Hill nearly 20 years after leaving office.
Only this time, he decided to try his luck as an independent candidate.
Pressler's comeback bid didn't take. (Republican Mike Rounds claimed the seat vacated by retiring South Dakota Democrat Tim Johnson.)
The experimental run, though humbling, also provided Pressler with a glimpse into the future.
Review: Pressler Recounts 2014 Campaign; Now Where's His 17%?
By Caheidelberger 2016-06-27 23:05
Last month we went on a family vacation, a weeklong loop around Wyoming. While enjoying the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis, I got a voice mail from former U.S. Senator Larry Pressler.
Readers attentive to symbolism may jump to snark, but consider: a 74-year-old politician reached me over 600 miles from home, on a day when no one in South Dakota would have been able to tell him where to find me, by tapping my phone number onto a mobile device made possible in part, he would say, by a bill he passed twenty years ago, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the magnum opus of his time in the Senate [p. 63].
That time a former GOP Senator endorsed Hillary
By Larry Pressler June 15, 2016, 01:00 pm
I spent twenty-two years as a Republican member of the U.S. Congress from the state of South Dakota — four in the U.S. House and eighteen in the United States Senate. The Orlando shooting convinced me that many Republicans/Independents/citizens have a responsibility to speak out now to get some background check legislation passed. Secretary Hillary Clinton has been very courageous on this subject—she has stood up to the NRA.
Some Republicans are bucking Trump, but almost none back Clinton
By David Weigel June 16, 2016
On Tuesday, Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) appeared to join the #NeverTrump bandwagon, telling a radio host in his district that he wouldn't "endorse anyone in this race, probably the rest of the year."
On Wednesday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) told the Washington Post that he did "not plan to" back Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president.
Citing Orlando Massacre, Pressler Announces Support For Clinton
In the wake of last weekend's mass shooting in Orlando, a former Republican senator from South Dakota has announced he is endorsing Democrat Hillary Clinton for president.
In an email interview with the Press and Dakotan Wednesday, former Sen. Larry Pressler said the Orlando massacre, in which 49 people were killed and 53 wounded, emphasizes the need to bolster background checks and address the access to assault-style weapons.
Hillary Clinton's Orlando Shooting Response Had Unexpected Praise From This Former Republican Senator
Update: In a press conference Monday morning, Orlando police confirmed that 49 people had been killed and 53 injured early Sunday morning at Orlando's Pulse gay nightclub in the deadliest mass shooting in recent U.S. history. After opening fire on the crowd, an individual named Omar Mateen had taken hostages and was ultimately killed in a stand-off with police; Mateen had called 911 and pledged allegiance to the Islamic State shortly before the massacre. Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer declared a state of emergency, and the massacre is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
Orlando shooting sparks gun control, language debates
Washington (CNN)Within hours, the Orlando mass shooting at a gay nightclub set off renewed political debates -- with Democrats calling for gun control and Republicans blasting "radical Islamic terrorism."
At least 50 people were killed and 53 more wounded Sunday, making it the deadliest mass shooting in American history.
Former GOP senator endorses Hillary Clinton following Orlando terror attack, cites her anti-NRA record
At least one Republican is so disgusted by Donald Trump's response to the deadliest mass shooting attack in recent U.S. history that he's endorsed Trump's Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, specifically slamming Trump's allegiance to the National Rifle Association.
Former GOP senator endorses Clinton after Orlando shooting
A former Republican senator is endorsing Hillary Clinton for president after the mass shooting in Orlando, citing her support for gun control.
Former Sen. Larry Pressler (R-S.D.) called for universal background checks on all gun sales and an assault weapons ban Monday in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
"I can't believe I'm endorsing Hillary Clinton for president, but I am," said Pressler, who spoke with The Hill on Monday after endorsing Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, in a statement issued over the weekend.
Win or lose, Pressler made a difference
Posted: Monday, November 3, 2014 at 11:49 am
By: Kevin Woster
A year ago or so, Larry Pressler and I were talking about his coming campaign for the U.S. Senate, and the concerns among those who cared most about him - including some former staffers - that the 22-year congressional veteran would be humiliated if he ran for one last term.
It wasn't just that they feared he would lose. They feared he would take a shellacking, become a campaign joke, that the 2014 run would be an asterisk of historic derision on an otherwise admirable political career.
Boy, were they wrong. And I'll bet gladly so, now.
OUR VIEW: Pressler best candidate in Senate race
Some people have wondered why we've waited this long for our endorsement for the U.S. Senate race.
Partially, it's because we wanted to wait and make our decision on Election Day. It's a tight race in our eyes, even if the polls don't show it.
It's a tight race because we agree with each candidate on different issues.
We've made our decision on the eve of Election Day to endorse Larry Pressler, independent candidate running against a Republican in Mike Rounds, a Democrat in Rick Weiland and another independent in Gordon Howie.
Independents' Day? Pressler candidacy echoes changes in SD electorate
By Lance Nixon - email@example.com
When the Argus Leader and the Rapid City Journal, South Dakota's largest daily newspapers, endorsed independent U.S. Senate candidate Larry Pressler in recent days, it wasn't merely a vote of confidence in the former Republican senator going into Tuesday's general election.
It was also an indication that only two flavors, Republican and Democrat, just aren't enough to satisfy some choosy customers out shopping for their next U.S. senator-just as Pressler finds it difficult to put an "R" behind his name any longer.


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These first place medals were given to the TAV 18 Black volleyball team for winning the 18-Year-Old Open Division at the USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championship in Dallas on Wednesday, July 1, 2013. TAV 18 Black won their division 25 to 17 over Sunshine 18 Westside.
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Amazing Breaker, an explosively fun physics puzzler from Dekovir, is now available from the app store. Through its beautiful art style and engaging gameplay, Amazing Breaker easily distinguishes itself from the other app store stalwarts, poised to take its place among the chosen.
Amazing Breaker Pros:
- Beautiful art style with crisp, appealing imagery
- Ethereal and atmospheric background music
- Simple slingshot controls
- Multiple bomb types
- GameCenter integration for global leaderboards and achievements
Amazing Breaker Cons:
- Can be difficult to get 100%, as tiny shards often remain
Amazing Breaker contains 80 levels of gameplay, wherein you slingshot a variety of explosives at artistic ice sculptures. The goal is to destroy every last shard with as few bombs as possible. You'll start with access only to the gray Spike bomb. This bomb explodes upon contact with the sculpture or when it comes to a standstill. Next, you're introduced to the green Split bomb that will either explode on contact or split into 3 smaller bombs with a tap of the screen. The 3 bombs will spread out, allowing you to cover a larger area, but at the expense of their connectedness. If they embed in the sculpture close enough to each other, they will form a chain that will cause all connected bombs to explode when another explosion destroys any one of the chained bombs.
The third bomb type is the Ghost bomb, a blue orb that passes through the sculpture. It explodes when it comes to rest, but it can also be influenced by swiping your finger on the screen. The last bomb, the Helicopter bomb, looks like a metallic container with 3 purple orbs. Each tap of the screen releases an orb and the container explodes when it loses forward momentum. If the explosion is close enough to the purple orbs, they will explode, too. Again, a chain can lead to plenty of destruction. To pass a level, you must destroy 90% of the sculpture. As you likely guessed, your performance is rated with up to 3 stars, which requires a perfect 100% destruction of the sculpture. Earned stars are also used to unlock subsequent level sets.
Graphically, the Retina Display visuals give the game a very polished and appealing look. The ice sculptures cover a range of objects, from bunches of grapes and pairs of fish to toilets and anchors. Each object has a cool, icy look about it, tinged with a color palette that gives the objects an artsy feel. The bomb animations and explosions are fantastic, and gameplay is smooth as can be. The soundtrack is ethereal and atmospheric, offering a serene backdrop to the exciting action. Controls simply require you to drag the current bomb downward, setting its path and power, and release. Interactions with live bombs were previously explained and everything is very responsive. There is even a good bit of strategy required to determine where to aim each bomb, as the order they arrive in is fairly fixed. The only deviation comes from the ability to acquire more bombs by causing an explosion near one of the bombs that occasionally appears near the sculpture. This new type will "cut in line" and be used before continuing with the pre-determined progression. Timing is also a major key to setting up chains and causing the green bombs to embed in favorable positions.
Replay value is great, as you can usually find a better way to complete the level that destroys everything or leaves extra bombs for bonus points. GameCenter integration allows for global leaderboards and achievements to earn. Additional levels have been promised, which is a great sign. We are thoroughly enjoying the game's mechanics and finding it difficult to tear ourselves away, always the mark of a great game. At $0.99, Amazing Breaker is a 5-Dimple explosion of fun.
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- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- Minced chives
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain.
- Stir in macaroni, broth, milk, ketchup, steak seasoning, mustard and onion powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle with chives. Yield: 6 servings.
Reviews for Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet
"This was easy, quick and wonderful. It reminds me of my Mom's American Chop Suey recipe but without the heavy tomato base. The whole family loved it. I had no problem with too much liquid or not thick enough. It was great! Thank you for sharing we will be making this again."
"This is a keeper! I think the flavors work very well together, particularly the addition of the steak seasoning. I used whole milk because it's what I had on-hand and I used slightly more than the 3 cups of broth (I used two cans which is almost four cups), but the recipe turned out wonderfully."
"This has quickly become a family favorite. Easy to make, and if there are leftovers, they heat up great for lunches later in the week."
"I just made this today (7/10/14) and it is a huge hit even with my little guy that doesn't like Hamburger Helper. I did it exactly like the recipe with out problems. I'm not sure why anyone would have problems with it thickening unless they didn't read the ingredients to see that it is uncooked pasta. I will be making it again!"
"Simple, family friendly dinner!"
"I only added 1 cup of beef broth and it was the perfect amount. Next time I will use Webber's Gourmet Hamburger seasoning instead of steak seasoning. Easy, fast and perfect for a weeknight dinner."
"Way too bland for my family. So, I added garlic and chili powder, still not very good. I would not recommend. I did not have too much broth as others mentioned."
"The dish was okay. I added more pasta which absorbed the extra liquid."
"Great flavor and so easy to make. Did not have a problem with thickening. I made a salad and chocolate pudding for dessert...my family was happy."
"This is very tasty. The recipe does not instruct you to thicken and having to do so makes it less easy. I think Taste of Home should check the amount of beef broth; it's way too much."