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Willits Lee Bryant blew away the competition in the 2012 cross-county Scooter Cannonball Run, riding his 1946 Salsbury 85 to victory.
The Cannonball Run kicked off in Savannah, Georgia, on April 22 and wrapped up 2,648 miles later in San Diego. Bryant was among 68 riders registered at the start.
The 2012 Cannonball Run handicap rules gave Bryant and other hardcore scooter mechanics incentives to retrofit and ride older scooters in the race. Bryant's 1946 Salsbury was the oldest machine. The next oldest scooters were a 1957 Lambretta LD and a 1958 Vespa VNA.
Despite the handicap incentives favoring vintage scooters, most of the scooters in the 2012 competition were models built in this century.
The rules also encouraged mechanics to modify the original machines. Some in the race dubbed Bryant's ride the "Frankenscooter" since while it had a Salsbury frame it sported a 2004 Kawasaki Ninja engine, a 1958 Austin Healy Bug Eye Sprite muffler, a 1952 Chevy brake light switch, a 2009 Vespa front suspension, a 1986 Yamaha YSR wheel and a few other spare parts too.
"I won this race from the garage," says Bryant. "I built it especially for this race. I wanted to see if I could build it and then make it across the country.
"I jokingly tell people I took it on a 2,600-mile test ride. I only got to ride it 51 miles after I finished it before shipping it to Georgia for the race."
Bryant already owned the Salsbury scooter when he decided to modify it for the race.
One particularly helpful modification was the custom scooter seat. "Everyone else had a sore seat each day after riding 350 miles," says Bryant. "For me it was like sitting in a chair."
Bryant credits the amazing help he received from local supporters for winning the race.
"There were so many people who helped," says Bryant. "I would never have been able to do this without their generous help. That is the great part of living in a small town."
Cannonball Runs require riders to check in at five locations along each day's ride to keep them on the designated route. The race is considered an endurance race, with points "awarded based on miles completed and the ability to maintain the standard pace," according to race organizers. It is not a standard race, since riders are competing against the clock rather than in heats against other riders.
Part of the race's challenge is navigating through the back roads to find the fastest route, taking into account construction delays, road condition and other factors.
"I met a really nice bunch of people on the run," says Bryant. "The camaraderie was probably the best part of the event."
Overall the "Frankenscooter" performed well on the road; the main mechanical problem was overheating.
"It was 106 degrees in Abilene. It was terrible," says Bryant. "There were no trees. I started leaving early in the morning to avoid the hottest times during the day."
Bryant described one of the most awe-inspiring moments of the ride: "I was riding through Joshua Tree Park Sunday morning when the sun came up. It was absolutely breathtaking. I pulled over for a time and just looked at it."


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What a lovely Hotel, yes the rooms are small but adequate. We had everything we needed. Pity that Breakfast is not included, as we didn't bother with it as it was a little too much for what I eat. Location was great for walking to the Tower although a little further than we thought but still good. There are a number of small restuarants nearby, including a Macca's. We only had two nights there this time but wouldn't hesitate to stay again next time as we found it quite central. We were going to take the Metro to Nord and then to Charles de Galle Airport but found the Paris Shuttle service so much more convenient picking us up at the hotel and taking us directly to the Airport without having to change trains etc.
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We spent 2 weeks at La Perle from late Dec 12 to Jan 13 and found it to be the perfect location. Walking distance to many restaurants, Metro, shopping etc etc. in the St-Germain-des-Pres area. Staff were very accommodating and sincere - English widely spoken. It was recommended by other friends who had stayed there the year before. Obviously the standard had been kept up. Highly recommended.
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Excellent location right next to metro in good neighbourhood. Overpriced, but this is Paris. Great service, just small rooms.
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A fantastic boutique hotel in the centre of Paris and close to all tourist attractions, shopping, restaurants, bars. The hotel staff are very friendly, speak english and are so helpful. They made our trip to Paris very enjoyable. The themed room was a unique experience, our little apartment. We had the Loius XIV or blue room, an interesting escape from normal, spacious, clean, warm and comfortable. We will definitely stay there again on our next trip to Paris. Highly recommended !!!
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A desirable residential area, the 17th 'arrondissement' is north of Place de l'Etoile (the star-shaped roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe) with easy access to the suburbs of La Défense and Neuilly-sur-Seine. Parc Monceau is an oasis of English landscaping on its southern edge. The working-class neighbourhood of Les Batignolles lies to the east.
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"A lovely place to stay in Paris."
This Hotel was conveniently located within walking distance to the Champs Elysee. The decor in the reception areas and the rooms was charming and the pretty garden in the courtyard at the back was a lovely peaceful place to relax. The reception staff were very friendly and helpful and helped to make our stay very enjoyable. We especially liked the quality […] of the bathroom fittings and tapware. We were also impressed with the tea and coffee making facilities in our room and the free water etc. We will definitely recommend the Best Western Premier Regents Garden to all our friends who visit Paris and we look forward to staying there in the future. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel in this location"
Great small hotel near the Palais de Congress. Decent room size and easy walk to train station. Would stay again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel, not the best location"
I enjoyed the hotel and the staff, they were very friendly. Although the hotel had nice amenities, the room was small and it was not in a great area of town. The metro was quite a walk and there were no real nice things to see and do nearby.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"People that make a difference!"
It was an amazing experience! not only the hotel, which is undeniably cozy, is extremely well located quite close to a couple of subway stations, but the level of personnalized attention goes above and beyond what I had experienced in Paris and many other cities where I've been. They make you feel at home and are eager to assist you in any way possible. […] Sabine, the daytime receptionist is one of a kind, teh eprfect example of warmth and customer service that should be an example for many other more well known hotels in the city. No doubt I'd recommend it! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The bathroom is too dark. Impossible to put on make-up.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Lovely Boutique Hotel in Paris"
I really enjoyed my stay at this charming Hotel. It is in walking distance of some of the major sights. It was comfortable and clean. The staff was courteous and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"A go-back to hotel"
We've been many times to Paris, exploring this beautiful city here and there, staying here and there, always happy about what we see and eat. Always a little dissatisfied about our stay in so many too-expensive hotels. Not this time. Everything is to be liked. Our room was small but quiet. Mattress was very comfortable. Sabine at the front desk is wonderful, […] helpful, smiling. This time, maybe we found the go-back to hotel in Paris. Thank you for our wonderful stay. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Hotel was charming, but a little hike to the Champs. Arrived on a Sunday afternoon so most local cafes were closed, so forced to go to Champs for some food. Not hotel's fault, just a long walk for food. Loved the breakfast available in morning. The garden area was beautiful. Front desk was very helpful and very friendly.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Perfect Parisian Boutique Hotel"
This hotel and staff was everything I could have wanted for my first visit to Paris. It was perfect! The room was small, but so pretty...lovely French décor with fireplace and updated fixtures. Perfect for me! The receptionist Kim was the best ever! She and the entire team made me feel so very comfortable. You must try this one!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great hotel for first time to Paris"
Staff was personable and provided excellent help. Polite and made us feel at home. We forgot our passport and cash in the safe, didn't remember until at the Eurostar! They held it all as we hurried back in a panic. The character and integrity of the staff cannot be overstated!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Lovely hotel !"
This hotel was an oasis of quiet and calm in a thriving, noisy, hot and busy city. Staff could not have been more helpful. Everything was first class, although it would perhaps have been more appropriate for a lighter colour of decoration given the size of the room. We realised too late, that had we booked directly with the hotel, we would have had […] breakfast included and it would not have cost us any more than what we paid for the room itself. Thoroughly recommend this hotel within the context of a very expensive city. If willing and able to walk 10 minutes to Champs Elysees and Etoile Metro, very easy access to all significant attractions. Supermarket across the street and superb little Boulanger and café called Paul along the road. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Green escape in Paris"
from check in to checkout I was looked after very well. The garden and courtyard add a special escape from the Summer heat and general speed of Paris. Keep it up.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Tremendous staff"
Had a fabulous week here. The staff go out of their way to ensure you have everything you need. Damian should especially be recognized for going above and beyond.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Good Hotel"
The hotel was very good and the staff excellent and very helpful. This included helping us out when my husbands flight was canceled with an air traffic control strike. The room was very nice and gave us plenty of room. It overlooked the garden and was quiet for the most part. We enjoyed staying at this quaint hotel...Nothing like a Best Western in the […] U.S. so don't be put off by that. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great Stay"
Lovely hotel, recently refurfished to a very good standard. Rooms are modern with a big comfy bed and free minibar. Luxury bathroom with robes and slippers provided. In a nice neighbourhood with a good range of shops, bars and restaurants close by. Approximately 10 minute walk to L'Arc de Triumph and the nearest metro station. Would definitely retu […] rn. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"The hotel was fabulous."
I would highly recommend the Premier Regent's Garden to anyone. The hotel was in a very quiet neighborhood, a 10 minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe, near lots of several restaurants, and it was convenient to have a market across the street to buy snacks and water. Our french was not great, so having an English-speaking staff was a life-saver. The room […] was of ample size, and had all amenities that we could want. I would stay at the hotel on another visit to Paris. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice old building, but very nice in good location."
Arrived about 8 a.m. Couldn't get into room until 2 p.m. due to small hotel, but they will store luggage and let one use the bathroom to freshen up a bit and put on some clean clothes before going to see city. Fun little 2, maybe 3 person elevator or circular stair case around elevator.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great staff"
Very helpful staff, very clean and comfortable room. We are planning to visit again! and the garden is lovely to sit and have tea.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Beautiful hotel"
Loved this hotel and will most certainly go back! The receptionist was fantastic and so helpful. This hotel was in good location and had everything we wanted. Glad we found this gem!Genuine Expedia guest review
"Good neighborhood feel"
Good hotel. Good location. Like many hotels Europe, the room is too small for two people. It is difficult to get around the room with another person standing in the room. The staff is very friendly and willing to help. The "petite dejeuner', while a good, is too expensive. We recommend the many other options in the neighborhood (which is one of the […] advantages of the location). Rooms are clean and quiet. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Excellent boutique hotel in an excellent location!"
Gorgeous boutique style hotel, really clean and very helpful staff. Small car park, but we got a space. Small room, however it is Paris . Very quiet even with the window open. Great location, 10 minute walk from the Arc de Triumph and Champs Élysées. Lovely garden at the back for drinks. A great base to explore central Paris from, we will re-book!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Just perfect hotel for weekend stay in Paris"
Just perfect for a nice romantic stay in Paris. Staff more than just helpfull, georgious environment, close to subway, arc the triomph ect...and with most economical parking ever seen downtown Paris. Absolutely worth a stay.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Review of Best Western Regent's Garden Hot"
2nd time we stayed here. Pretty, updated room, but bed should have been replaced long ago, hard as a toboggen, sunken, uncomfortable. No shower door, water everywhere! Very lazy staff. Completely self service hotel. Hotel was not full, yet they have allotment of only 15 umbrellas and refused to give us a 2d umbrella. Refused to provide a scale to weigh […] luggage. Inaccurate info re: return to airport. No shampoo. No conditioner. Long 15 min uphill walk to nearest metro stop, all in the rain with no umbrella! Completely failed to turn over two messages left for us by merchants, including Printemps! Unbelievable. Too many good hotels to choose from in Paris, won't give them our money again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"With in walking distance of everything"
We found this hotel a pleasure to stay in, while we only had three nights there it is ideally situated in the centre of town to walk to most of the big attractions . The breakfast was very nice but I feel it's a bit on the pricey side but you have a wide choice of things to eat . Overall we can recommend the regent garden hotel whether its for a few […] days or a week in the beautiful city of Paris . Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very nice and convenient hotel"
Pros: The hotel staff is very accommodating and friendly, neighborhood is filled with cafes and stores, 10 minute walk to subway stations, room is very clean and updated. Cons: Hotel room is very small, the elevator at the hotel fits at the most two adults and is very slow, hotel is a very small boutique type of hotel, no frills of a larger hotel i.e. […] store, restaurants, bar at the actual hotel (they do have a very small restaurant that serves breakfast). Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Highly recommended"
A charming a well placed hotel with a real boutique feel. The hotel and rooms were beautifully decorated and very clean. The staff were friendly, attentive, professional and polite. The hotel is small so does not have a bar but we did enjoy a lovely breakfast. The hotel itself is 5 minutes walk from the Arc de Triomphe and sits in a lively up-market […] neighbourhood. We chose the hotel for a romantic weekend break and for that it was perfect. Highly recommended. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Right in the center"
Great stay. The staff were very helpful. Expect to pay about 40 euros from the Eurostar train station and another 40 to the airport (CDG). It was not as close as I thought.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Staff is what makes this hotel"
wi-fi didn't work but there was one computer available for guests on the reception floor; our room was quite small and the dark decor made it feel even smaller; breakfast was nice but pricey (21 euros); I gave this hotel high marks based upon the staff not the hotel itself and also gave it a thumbs up because of them - would I go back to this hotel, […] probably not Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"not happy"
half of the hotel rooms are right above a bar/ music club. from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. there is a pounding music hall right underneath your room . very small rooms for a couple. a long walk to metro. no fitness room .Genuine Expedia guest review
"Hidden gem"
The staff is beyond superb Excellent location however a bit of a walk to the metro We stayed a week and had a great experienceGenuine Expedia guest review
"Very nice, good value hotel in the heart of Paris"
We stayed for five nights while touring Paris. This hotel is a great mid-priced hotel. The location, near the Arc de Tromphe is really convenient. The property has been recently remodeled and is in excellent shape. Breakfast is a bit pricey (21 Euros for the buffet), but there are many nice, less expensive restaurants nearby and wifi is free. Most importantly, […] the staff was great - friendly, helpful and welcoming. I highly recommend this hotel. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location"
Lovely. FYI women no plug in bathroom for curling irons or blow dryers. The only plug is for mens shavers only. For the ladies you have to fix your hair in the room problem is there are no mirrors.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice Hotel in a nice location"
Clean with modern decor and friendly staff, great location 10mins walk from Arc de Triomphe and Metro station, nice patisserie opposite which my wife enjoyed visiting.Genuine Expedia guest review
This Hotel was quite a find. Our experience was outstanding in every way. The service - from the floor managers to the bell service personnel - was unbelievably friendly, helpful, and professional. The location was perfect - only a 5 minute walk to the L'Arc de Triomphe. The pictures on the site, however, are somewhat deceiving, in that the hotel is […] not as large as it appears. It is more of a boutique hotel, which made it very romantic, and a plus for us. The ambiance is elegant and very tasteful, yet approachable. Our room overlooked the garden. It was simply lovely. I highly recommend this Hotel and staff. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
The room was very small. It should be used for one person only.For that reason it is overpriced.However, the location is good.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"good enough"
good design , no food service, bad light, bad beds , very good gardens, good peopleGenuine Expedia guest review
"Travelers from Bakersfield, CA"
A very elegant, comfortable hotel: It was at one time a large luxurious mansion.The location is good, with about a ten minute walk to the Arc de Triomphe. Their is a small food market about 50 yards from the hotel.The Staff could not have been better. They were friendly and helpful. I will stay there again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Excellent service"
Only knock is the hotel is a little too far from the Metro. Otherwise, great service. There are places to eat around this area (Les Fourages). Bakeries/cheese shops/chocolatier/flower shop/wine shops/small market/pharmacy all within 1-2 blocks and most right across from the hotel.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Brillant hotel"
Hotel location was convenient to all the tourist attractions we wanted to visit and also very convenient for the Air France shuttle bus from CDG airport (only a 10 minute walk). On arrival we were greeted very courteously and our room was available quickly. Whilst the room was not overly large it was very clean and well appointed with modern furniture […] and fittings and was very comfortable. We had a garden room which overlooked an attractive courtyard garden. The bed was very comfortable. All the staff were super friendly and couldn't have been more helpful throughout our 4 day stay. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel there are more than ample number of restaurants, patisseries and boulangeries which we availed ourselves of with much pleasure. Moving around the hotel vicinity we felt safe and secure. We intend to stay in this hotel again in the near future and highly recommend it to others. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great hotel"
Lovely hotel with well decorated and clean rooms. A nice garden for breakfast in the sunshine. Hotel does really well with the limited space they have. Rooms are well planned with modern fittings. Would stay here again!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
Beautiful hotel, excellent staff and service.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great Paris Hotel"
After viewing many hotels in Paris I was nervous as they all seemed small. However this hotel had a generous sized modern room, the staff were friendly and the location was perfect with a few minutes stroll up to the arc a triumph. Would defo stay again!!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"comfortable hotel in a good neighborhood"
My husband and I have just returned from our trip to Paris. We've stayed at Best Western Premier Regent's Garden hotel for 5 nights and we really enjoyed this experience. The room was very clean and our bed comfortable. We chose the "superior room" during our reservation and received one with the "street view" upon arrival. Initially, I was concerned, […] but It turned out to be a very quiet room and we didn't hear the street traffic at all. The hotel is located on the quiet street anyway. Because August days are rather hot in Paris, we had our air conditioning on. It worked very well and it kept the temperature set the way we wanted, in a quiet mode. it was important for me, because I'm a poor sleeper and I don't sleep well with loud air conditioners or with outside noises. I did sleep well there. The hotel has a beautiful garden where we had breakfast on 3 occasions and it consisted of an open buffet with a variety of choices. The staff was very nice and pleasant, willing to assist you with reservations to any local events or shows. Unfortunately, we don't speak French, but the front desk assistants spoke very good English so it made it easier for us to communicate. The hotel is about 10 minutes walk from the Charles De Gaulle metro station and Arc de Triomphe. We will definitely stay in this hotel next time. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice hotel, good service."
The hotel did everything it could to make for a good stay. The only thing not excellent wasn't within their power and that is for tourists wanting to walk to sights and restaurants the location is more business oriented. Yes, there are places to walk and eat but other neighborhoods seemed to offer more. For business people and others not first time […] tourists as we were, it is an excellent place at a decent rate. Also good for those who want a quieter location with garden. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice hotel"
This is a nice hotel in mostly a business area. Clean, well kept and helpful desk personnel. The garden is attractive. Rooms are good. For tourists and families you could be closer to more restaurants, attractions, etc. But if your comfortable with the metro that is not a problem. They treated us very well. The quality and rate were a solid value for […] Paris. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Wonderful Quaint Hotel in Great Location"
What a wonderful hotel! Very quaint! The hotel is within a short walking distance to the Arch de Triumph and 2 metro stops (5 min, okay maybe 10 - note, according to the Parisians, everything is a 5 min walk away). We walked home each night around 1-2am and always felt safe. After our late night excursions we cozied up in the hotel library with a couple […] glasses of wine (the Rouge is great and I highly recommend). The hotel staff was so nice and served us late into the night as it was difficult for us to adjust to the time change. The hotel offers free wi-fi which was nice. I just loved this hotel and it made our trip even more wonderful! What a good find! Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
excellent service and lovely gardenGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very helpful and friendly staff, great building"
The building itself and the interior were well maintained and beautifully decorated. The rear garden was also a delightful place to relax. From the moment we arrived until our departure, the staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We would most definitely stay here again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Great location and easy to get around"
Hotel staff speaks good English, and the hotel is really cute and up to date. Great room and felt like we were in Paris. Would stay here again. Too many choices of hotels in Paris, but this deserves the 4 stars it received.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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Jenson Button concedes the next two back-to-back races in Germany and Hungary will be "vital" to any title challenge he may pose.
After winning the season-opener in Australia, Button's recents have fallen further and further of the pace, resulting in the Brit losing touch with the leaders in the title race.
After nine races, the McLaren driver has just 50 World Championship points, 79 less than Ferrari's Fernando Alonso.
There is still time for Button to turn his season around starting with the upcoming German GP.
"Performance-wise, I still think it's difficult to accurately predict where we stand in the competitive order," said Button, who scored just one point at last weekend's British GP.
"Valencia and Silverstone were certainly difficult races for us, but I don't think they were truly representative of our pace.
"The final back-to-back before we head into the summer break will be important for the whole team: coming off the back of a couple of disappointing weekends, it's important that we capitalise on the opportunities available in Germany and Hungary."
The Brit, however, concedes that if he wants a great result in Germany both himself and McLaren will need an error-free weekend.
"This year, you really need a problem-free build-up to the race if you're going to maximise the car's potential - and that's exactly what we'll be hoping for in Germany.
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"It's a circuit where you can attack; it's good for racing and the newer layout is better for the spectators, too."
Meanwhile, McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh admits a strong showing in Germany and Hungary will give McLaren a much-needed lift ahead of the summer break.
"After Silverstone, our focus immediately turned to Hockenheim, which, along with the Hungaroring in Budapest, will bring the curtain down on the first half of the season at the end of the month," he said.
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While the Nintendo 64 version of NBA Jam 99 may have been a more serious affair than most of the previous games to bear the NBA Jam name, NBA Jam 99 on the Game Boy Color takes it back to the two-on-two arcade action that the series is famous for. In fact, the game is little more than an updated version of NBA Jam Tournament Edition, which Torus Games and Acclaim put together in 1995.
For starters, even on an old grayscale Game Boy, the graphics are a lot cleaner than NBA JAM TE's were. The players look and move much better, as well. Most of the same player animations have been used, right down to the various dunks. Many sounds were also carried over from the old game. The music is especially annoying, but, thankfully, it can be disabled in the pregame options.
Speaking of options, the game's got a ton of them. You can set tag mode (which lets you play as both players on your team instead of locking you into single player), juice mode (which, if set all the way up to x5, makes the game run obscenely fast), power-ups, hotspots, and even a new option, which lets you choose whether the CPU plays an offensive game, a defensive game, or a balanced game. On the mode front, there's a practice mode, a season mode, a quick-play mode, and the playoffs. Your stats are maintained by a password system.
The gameplay is identical to NBA Jam TE. The A button passes and steals, B shoots and jumps, and the Start button is used for turbo. It's not a very elegant control scheme, since you'll be holding down Start 90 percent of the time. The controls can be changed, but with only two main buttons on the system, you're always going to be left reaching over to hit Start from time to time.
Even in the arcade, NBA Jam was a game best played with four people. Since this version of the game can't do that, it does suffer a little bit. The poor sound and awkward control definitely don't help, either. But if you were a fan of previous NBA Jam games on the Game Boy, and you don't mind the fact that 99 is merely a colorized rehash of NBA Jam TE, then go right ahead and pick this one up.


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So anybody interested? I'm busy catching up with other RPs and moving for university but if I kicked an AOT RP off next week who'd be interested in joining?
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I haven't read the manga, only watch the anime.
Don't give out about the above statement
Standards would be typical. Few hundred words at least per post, with good grammar, vocabulary and character development.
I'm a nice GM.
I'm obviously thinking Scout Regiment.
Canonical or non-canonical? I'm open to both.


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Westmont plan committee endorses proposed Mariano's despite nearby grocer's protests
WESTMONT – Representatives from high-end grocer Mariano's got the green light Wednesday night to bring their proposal to build a 71,000-square-foot store along 63rd Street to the Westmont Village Board.
During its meeting, the Westmont Planning and Zoning Committee recommended the proposal for village board approval, but not before a debate regarding the proposed store's proximity to Westbrook Market, another grocery store just two blocks from the proposed Mariano's.
Joe Kumkoski, owner of Westbrook Market, was the first to speak out during a public hearing on the proposal.
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Delivering 'Shoestring' to Nassau
Passage Planning
December 03, 2008
The crew consists of the following mates:
Admiral George, Capain Peter, Sous Chef ThaiLyn and crew Beth. The boat "Shoestring" is a Hughs 48 and there lots of tasks ahead to prepare her for delivery to Nassau, where her owners live. The delivery is set for May and June 2009.
Right now "Shoestring" is on the hard at Port Whitby Marina in Whitby, with the snow on the ground and very cold temp. it will be tough to get ready. ThaiLyn has been looking into setting up a Blog for the trip and scouring the Internet for information on the trip, Peter is constructing a passage plan and the Admiral, well he is charge of everything else. He wears the big hat after all!!
Actually, some fairly big tasks have already been completed. All the sails have been pulled, inspected and re-packed, and the Admiral and Beth have painted her a new bottom.
Today, Captn Pete has planned all the way to Cape Fear, and has burned up 4 weeks getting here. Since the Admiral has 2 months to deliver "Shoestring" to Nassau, I guess I had better get to speeding up the trip.


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It was a nice thought that the Dodgers would rest before this, but I hope they force Hanley to play some fucking shortstop before spring training.
With Cano, Reyes and Beltre, I have a feeling he's just gonna tossed around in a utility role. Do they use a DH in international play?
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Fui quod es, eris quod sum. I once was what you are, you will be what I am - epitaph carved on Roman gravestones.
I think you meant, "It's Raining the Homerun Hitting Grandpas" or something.
But yes, he was a great player. (And he did, in fact, hit a home run in the major leagues at the end of his career on the day he became a grandfather for the first time).
Fui quod es, eris quod sum. I once was what you are, you will be what I am - epitaph carved on Roman gravestones.
The Diamondbacks trade Upton to the Braves for third baseman Martin Prado.
On an unrelated note there is this from a few days ago.
Only reason I'm posting it was I went to high school with the guy and he was a complete jackass to everyone that wasn't his friend. Even the few times I've seen him since (he would usually join our thanksgiving turkeybowl game) he was still a complete tool. I just find it funny.


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Perhaps we can all chip in for a new tin foil hat for the OP? I'm thinking short circuit.
Perhaps we can all chip in for a new tin foil hat for the OP? I'm thinking short circuit.
Guys, I wouldn't go overboard with the butt slapping of Wilson yet. The Saints D and kick coverage is beyond horrible. Even though the OP went overboard with his statement, doesn't mean you have to go do it youself. Wilson looked great 1 game. Let's see what he does in a couple of games. Love what I saw though.
My sliding mock: (mid round pick)
1-Cyril Richardson G Baylor / CJ Mosely LB Bama
2-Shane Skov LB Stanford / Travis Swanson C Ark
3-Louchiez Purifoy CB Florida / Brandon Coleman WR Rutgers
4-Bryan Stork C Florida St / Stanley Jean-Baptiste CB Nebraska
5-DeVonte Parker WR Louisville / Chris Watt G ND
6-Kareem Martin DE UNC / Jerome Smith RB Syracuse
Yeah we should slow down a bit. Now I was never down on the guy, but I also won't name him an all pro just yet. Most of his rushing yards came on one run in clean up time. Now it was still impressive, and he did have some good hard runs like his first rushing TD of the day, but we need a bigger sample to say he can do it all the time.
A week ago it wasn't time to label Wilson a bust and this week is not the time to name him All-Pro. He's a rookie in Tom Coughlin's system. Who knows what Doug Martin's story would be at this point if he had fallen to the Giants in the draft? Anyone think Martin would have gotten 24 carries in the first game of the season with the G-Men as he did with the Bucs? I have my doubts. I have high hopes for Wilson and feel he'll grow in the system. I think Reese made a good pick for what the Giants want and expect from a rookie.
Nobody is saying that.
But there have been some VERY vocal haters on these forums and they deserve everything they have coming.
Oh and for the record, at this time he IS all pro. He is the leagues best Kick returner by a LOT of yards(he was even before yesterday.) If he wasnt the NFC rep as kick returner, then they gave it to the wrong guy.
But your point still stands.
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