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A murky frontier of uncertainty for the Bucks
by Radio Joe
posted Dec 19 2012 2:19PM
Imagine this: What if Scott Skiles, John Hammond, Brandon Jennings, and Monta Ellis all did not return to the Bucks next season? While the argument can go in a million directions of who you would like back, the fact of the matter is this franchise will depart into a murky frontier of uncertainty without all four of these people.
Now, I am
pleading to have these four gentlemen back into the organization next season. I would prefer
of them to return. This 'murky frontier of uncertainty' could be the best thing for the Milwaukee Bucks (or maybe the worst thing), but I'm willing to take that risk. I'm tired of reaching the quota that a .500 record and an eight seed is good enough season in and season out. When this team is bad, I'm sick of drafting out of the top five. I wish we had a top-tier player willing to come to this city, having butts back in the seats again, and obtain a team driven and destined to win our second-ever NBA Championship. I'm done living in the Skiles/Hammond Era. That so called dynasty is nothing more than a farce.
You have Scott Skiles, a guy who does not appear to have any control of his team. Every time we see Skiles on the bench, he always looks puzzled and upset. When was the last time anybody saw Scott Skiles crack a smile? He never seems excited about anything. Skiles looks uncomfortable and frustrated (even if the Bucks beat a great team) every time he addresses the media. Emphasizing where the team needs to improve, Skiles never seems to successfully get his team to improve. His sarcasm never gets old, though. His defensive philosophy has been all over the board in his five seasons as coach for the Bucks. Since being hired, here's where Skiles' defense ranks among the league…
2008-2009: 16
2009-2010: 7
2010-2011: 3
2011-2012: 22
2012-2013: 12
Now compare those roller coaster numbers to the overall offense under Skiles:
2008-2009: 15
2009-2010: 23
2010-2011: 30
2011-2012: 5
2012-2013: 17
The stats speak for themselves. When the Bucks' defense ranked among the NBA's elite, the offense disappeared. To be 3
in the league in defense and 30
in the league in offense in the same season is an absolute travesty. That's been Skiles problem. A lack of balance from both disciplines, there has not been one season is his tenure, where both the offense and defense were ranked in the top 15! Ironically, his rookie season might have had the most balance. Oh, and by the way, since the win against Indiana on Tuesday night, Skiles is 159-176 as head coach for your Milwaukee Bucks. Does that sit well with you?
As for John Hammond, he was almost a godsend for this franchise….At least that's what we thought after the great playoff run during the 2009-2010 season. Give credit where credit is due to Mr. Hammond. Getting the reputation as Trader John, Hammond has done an exceptional job trading away garbage. However, in many cases, getting quality in return has never paid off (maybe in the short term, though). When he has made a mistake, he corrects it by trading the mistake away for another potential mistake. I LOVED when Hammond traded away the likes of Bobby Simmons, Yi, Charlie Bell, Joe Alexander, Jon Brockman, Shaun Livingston and the Flying Dutchman. However, in return, you received guys like Richard Jefferson, Corey Maggette, Stephen Jackson, John Salmons, and Samuel Dalembert. (I was OK with trading Bogut).
Hammond, however, has failed as a general manager. I understand the Bucks payroll is small. I understand we don't see a ton of sell-out crowds at the BMOBC these days. I understand we'll never be the L.A. Lakers or Miami Heat. I understand we don't have a minor league system to look towards (sorry, the D-League is a joke). As GM, though, if you know your job is being called into question, and the product you've put on the floor isn't winning/selling, then you need to rethink your strategy. Hammond, in my opinion, is not confident in what he has on the floor. Obviously, you can point fingers at the players all day for consistently underperforming, but in the end, the blame is put on the general manager. I wish Hammond could make a bold move in the draft, by trading up to a top three pick, even if that means sacrificing a ton to get it. What else does he have to lose at this point?
For Hammond's current resume with the Bucks, take a gander here.
Remember the 55 point night by Brandon Jennings a few seasons ago? It was a number that no Bucks' fan anywhere in the city of Milwaukee could have fathomed. In our minds, Jennings gave us hope that with a little maturity and some hard work, he could be the face of the franchise moving forward. He could lead this team to a higher playoff seeding; he could get us deeper in the playoffs; he could be responsible for turning this franchise around…Now heading into his fourth season, I can't say I'm all that impress.
From a statistics standpoint, Jennings' rookie season (2009-2010) might have been his best season. Averaging 37% from the field and from three-point land, Jennings proved to be great from the free throw line, a decent defender despite his size, and someone who was good about passing the ball around. In his career, Jennings averages 16.9 points per game. His numbers in just about every category in the last two seasons had diminished from his rookie season. In all fairness though, Jennings wasn't 100% healthy in the 2010-2011 season, and despite playing every game in the 2011-2012 season, it was still a shortened season due to the lockout.
Perhaps I'm being too tough on Jennings…but when do you draw the line and say it's time to move on. I have not seen his numbers drastically improve since his rookie season. When can we finally say he's an establish veteran in this league? Signing him long-term is a risk the team could be unwilling to take. A starting point guard averaging 39% in his career is not good enough, in my opinion. Then again, if you do get rid of him, who picks up the scoring slack on this team? It's bad enough this team doesn't have any consistent shooters. I wish there was an easier alternative…I know!...TRADE HIM FOR A DRAFT PICK!
And then there's Monta Ellis…A guy that clearly doesn't want to play here. He says he'll do whatever he can to help the Bucks win, and that's fine and dandy. Don't expect him to get paid the big bucks from the Bucks. Since coming to Milwaukee, Ellis has underperformed from a numbers standpoint. Now in his 9
season in the NBA, Monta Ellis has a career 46% from the field, averaging 19.5 points per game. However, his field goal percentage hovers around 40%. With the lack of shooters on this team already, Ellis needs to step his game up. When Jennings and Ellis are both cold, you can expect an imminent defeat. Monta Ellis is not the answer going forward, especially if he's asking for a steep price.
I'm a firm believer that in order to succeed, you need a superstar-caliber player to lead the team. That's one thing the Bucks have been missing for so many years. Perhaps it's just bad luck.
Here's where I'm confused, though. What does this particular season mean to the franchise? Let's say the Bucks play out of their minds going into the second half of the season, get a top five seeding in the playoffs, and manage to get their way to the second round of the playoffs (that's asking a lot). Which of these four people – Skiles, Hammond, Jennings, and/or Ellis – stays with this team going into next year? This could finally be the year the Bucks finally make some noise in the NBA. If the Bucks do pull something off, which of these people deserves credit? Would you want any of them to stay, regardless of a great season? Will it make this team better in the long haul?
Case and point. Their track records with this team show no optimism that this team can move up to a whole new level. I'd rather take my chances down the 'murky frontier of uncertainty', than tolerate a few more seasons with these guys…
Follow me on Twitter: @RadioJoeZenzola
Until next time, Milwaukee….
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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seniors Taylor Hall (New Tazewell, Tenn.) and Faith Dupree (Knoxville, Tenn.) combined for all 12 of UTC's overtime points to lead Chattanooga to a 73-68 win over Appalachian State Monday night at the Holmes Convocation Center. Chattanooga (14-3) runs its win streak to 10 games and remains undefeated in Southern Conference action at 6-0. Appalachian State falls to 5-10 overall and 2-3 in league play.
Senior Alex Black (Memphis, Tenn.) was 6-of-9 for the game for a career-high 17 points. She matched her career-best for 3-pointers with four and gave Chattanooga its largest lead at 50-43 on a net-snapper with 9:59 to play.
Appalachian State scored the next six points to cut the lead to 50-49 on a layup by Maryah Sydnor. With 8:20 to play. UTC senior Ashlen Dewart (Spartanburg, S.C.) scored the next four points to stretch Chattanooga's lead out to 54-49 at the 6:41 mark of the game, but Sydnor would combined with teammate KeKe Cooper to give the Mountaineers their first lead of the second half at 55-54 with 5:01 to play.
Hall connected on one free throw 45 seconds later to tie it up 55-55. She drained two more free throws and Black hit a layup to give UTC a 59-55 lead with 3:03 on the clock. App State scored the next three points connecting on 3-of-4 free throws to make it 59-58 with 2:31 to play.
Sophomore Alicia Payne (Memphis, Tenn.) scored her only points of the game on a layup to make it 61-58 and ASU got a layup and Cooper made just the second of two free throws to tie it 61-61 with 57 seconds to play.
Hall missed a shot and Sydnor grabbed the rebound but Cooper couldn't get her shot to fall with eight seconds to play. Dewart grabbed the rebound and Hall ran the length of the court, but her 3-pointer from the top right wouldn't fall, sending the game into overtime.
In the extra period, the two teams traded free throws. Hall's two free throws tied the game for the eighth time 63-63 with 4:28 to play. ASU took the lead again on a layup by Bria Huffman and Chattanooga answered with a pair of free throws from Dupree for the ninth and final tie of the game at 65-65 with 3:14 to play.
Hall and Dupree combined for the next four points to give Chattanooga a 69-65 lead with 2:31 to play. App State's final points would come on a free throw from Bria Carter with 51 seconds left on the clock. Hall would seal the win with two more free throws for the final tally, 73-68.
Hall recorded her eighth double-double of the year with 19 points and 10 rebounds and added in four assists and two steals. Black had 17 points with three assists and three steals while Dewart added in 12 points and four rebounds. Dupree, with four points in overtime, closed out the game with eight points, four rebounds and two assists.
Chattanooga started the game with four straight 3-pointers and held a six point lead twice in the half, but ASU would hang on to tie it up 26-26 at the half. After making 9-of-26 in the first half, Chattanooga stepped up its performance in the second making 11-of-25 (44%) and was 3-of-6 from the field in overtime. App State shot an impressive 66.7 percent in the first half and was 11-of-22 in the second half while making just 2-of-6 in overtime.
The Mountaineers edged UTC 26-24 in the paint while Chattanooga capitalized on 19 ASU turnovers, scoring 23 points compared to 15 points off 12 UTC miscues. Appalachian State had 35 rebounds to Chattanooga's 30 while the Lady Mocs had nine points off 12 offensive boards. Chattanooga's bench outscored ASU 19-10 led by Dupree's eight and senior Meghan Downes' (Lilburn, Ga.) seven. UTC's 12 steals ties a team-best for the season.
ASU's Maryah Sydnor, the SoCon leading scorer, led all scorers with 20 points and had 14 rebounds. After scoring 10 points in the first half, she was held to just six in the second and added four in overtime. KeKe Cooper had 17 points for ASU with nine rebounds and four assists and Huffman had 17 points and three assists.
Chattanooga is 2-0 against Appalachian State in overtime. Both games were in Boone with the last on Feb. 17, 1985.
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The children of Beverly and Howard welcome you to join them to celebrate this momentous occasion of these years together and the family created from their years of marriage before they found each other (30 for her, 40 for him, 10 together - 80 years of marriage combined). All of these years were instrumental in creating this "rock solid" relationship.
Food and music will be provided. While no gifts are requested, if you would like to bring a special reminder, a rock selected by you that can be added to their special rock garden in their yard is welcome and appreciated.
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By COREY BLUEMELStaff Writer
At the recent Emery County Commissioners meeting, a public hearing was held concerning the latest round of approvals required to complete the Ferron Sewer Lagoon project.
Commissioner Drew Sitterud explained that the public hearing had been advertised and no written comments had been received. He then asked for comments from the public present at the meeting. Mack Huntington, Emery County Planning and Zoning, informed the commissioners that the planning and zoning committee had reviewed the plans for the outfall lines and placement of the sewer lagoons. It was the recommendation of the committee to issue the Level III conditional use permit.
Darrel Leamaster, Castle Valley Special Service District, then reviewed the history of this project. As a result of residents complaints, the project began with a bond election in 2001. The project has been moving through the permitting process and is now in the final stages. The City of Ferron is actively working on the private easements, and the Bureau of Land Management is the only agency that has not issued a permit at this time. It is expected soon. Leamaster also informed the commissioners that the special service district is requesting zoning laws be changed to restrict any construction in the vicinity of any of Emery County's sewer lagoons in the future.
With no other public comments, the commissioners closed the public hearing and approved the Level III conditional use permit.
During the citizens concern portion of the commission meeting, Mark H. Williams requested the commissioners to set a public hearing about the proposed ordinance allowing ATVs on county roads. Williams stated that he has served on the public lands access subcommittee since its inception, and at the last meeting, which was several months ago, the committee reached its conclusions.
Williams said that two months ago, the committee submitted its findings to the commissioners, and that the public lands director was to request a public hearing. As Williams has not seen any progress in this direction, he was requesting that the commissioners set a date for a public hearing. Commissioner Sitterud informed Williams that they would take his request under advisement.
Rex Funk, of the county road department, also spoke during citizens concerns. He explained that the road department had purchased a fuel tank system in April and as yet have not had the system installed. With the price of fuel as high as it is currently, Funk suggested that installation of this fuel tank system would save money over time. The need at the present time is for the diesel fuel tank system and for the gasoline tank system to be postponed.
Funk requested permission from the commissioners to advertise for bids to ascertain the cost of installation of the system. The commissioners approved to allow the road department to advertise for bids for the installation of the diesel fuel tank system. Funk said that after that process, he would return to the commissioners with his findings.
Commissioner Sitterud stated that Emery, Carbon, San Juan, Duchesne and Uintah counties have proposed the formation of an association. The association would consist of a commissioner from each county and four technicians. This association would specifically be concerned with the installation of digital equipment for television signal transmission. By 2005, the federal government is requiring that the transmission of television signals be digital. As a single county, none of the five counties involved has the financial capability to achieve the change alone. If this association is formed, the counties can approach the Community Impact Board for grant money to accomplish the changeover.
Emery County, who boosts television signals to San Juan and Uintah counties would receive a new building to house the new equipment needed for the transition to digital signals. If the changes are not made, all the customers who do not have cable or satellite reception would be without television signals. With the installation of the digital equipment, the signals would be more clear and the number of channels, may possibly, in the future, increase. The commissioners approved the formulation of the interlocal agreement that would be necessary to form the association.
Bob Greenburg of Four Corners Mental Health informed the commissioners that the position formerly held by Emery Jones has not yet been filled. They are just beginning the third round of the recruitment process and are having some promising results. At the present time he is covering the Castle Dale office. He also reported that two weekly substance abuse sessions have been instituted at the Emery County jail to assist the inmates with counseling services. Four Corners has also added two new staff members to the Emery County office.
Steve Barton, Emery County treasurer, explained to the commissioners, the process that his office has been pursuing in the collection of overdue property taxes from a property owner who has claimed bankruptcy. Although Emery County has filed all the proper claims and necessary papers, as a result of the liquidation of the company, the funds did not allow for the payment of the taxes. The purchasing company is not responsible for the past debts of the bankrupt company. Dave Blackwell, county attorney, advised the council that pursuit of cases of this type rarely result in the recovery of any funds. The commissioners approved not to pursue any further legal means.
In personnel matters, Tate Manzanares was approved for the mechanic position at the road department, while Travis Winn was approved to be promoted to mechanic crew leader. The commissioners also approved a week long extension for an employee who has been on family leave, to respond to a letter requesting a decision concerning return to work.
Bruce Funk, county clerk, announced that two bids had been received for the property in Emery that was being sold. Following the bid opening and announcement of the amounts, the commissioners announced Miracle Rock Mining of Emery, to be the winning bidder.
Commissioner Gary Kofford informed the other commissioners that he had received numerous comments and questions concerning political ads at the fairgrounds during the Emery County Fair. He made the suggestion that the fair board give booth space to each political party, and inform them that the signs are to stay inside the booth. Kofford stated that before the fair and following the fair, the county has no jurisdiction over the fairgrounds and those matters would require permission from Castle Dale City. The commission agreed.
The next commission meeting will be held on Aug. 17, at 4 p.m. in Green River at the sheriff's substation.


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Communication Dean Recruited for Dumbledore's Army
For those who aren't familiar with School of Communication Dean Jeff Rutenbeck, he has a secret to share: he's a big Harry Potter fan. Which is why he's so pleased to be the faculty advisor for the American University Dumbledore's Army (AUDA), an unofficial club that celebrates the world of Harry Potter.
Only recently formed, the AUDA had been looking for the right advisor to help them gain approval from the university when their tea-leaf remains directed them to Dean Rutenbeck.
The owner of an Elder wand, Dean Rutenbeck learned of the AUDA from a fellow SOC faculty member and it was an instant fit. "How could you turn it down? This is exciting because I don't get to teach and interact with the students much anymore and I miss that," says Dean Rutenbeck. As 2012 came to a close, AUDA was ramping up for the following semester, and they're ready to "go big or go home".
Though AUDA won't be an official club until the spring of 2013, the members of the group are already active on Facebook, and are gearing up to host Human Wizarding Chess, be sorted into houses, hold Harry Potter Trivia nights, and possibly even organize a Yule Ball next year. "It's a great way to share a passion with students as well as learn about American University and how it works," says Rutenbeck.
His primary role so far has been to help the club navigate AU's student activities approval process to work out the final aspects of their plans to launch officially spring semester. "He has been so good about checking up on us to see how he can help," says AUDA's President Pooja Patel. The club's e-board appreciates how open-minded Rutenbeck is, and members are excited to have a faculty advisor who is as much a fan as they are.
For his part, Rutenbeck hopes to bring his appreciation and personal connection to Harry Potter to the club. "Harry Potter defined my reading relationship with my oldest daughter," he says.


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- How many dumb diaries does Jamie Kelly have so far?
- Name the person who is NOT allowed to read Jamie's diaries.
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Some Words on the Shapocalypse
Thomas Drance
December 30 2012 04:28PM
Fifteen months ago, I gave the "#shapcrew" the mic at this blog, as @Mariomontega and @Vitamin_v12 - the original purveyors of shap - wrote a mission statement of sorts, explaining why Vancouver Canucks headcoach Alain Vigneault is a milt. Since then, shap has gone mainstream and the #shapcrew has expanded. At this point at least 30 individuals with varying levels of intelligence (from very smart to mind-numbling stupid), self-identify as "#shappers."
Last night, all of the group's momentum climaxed with a hilarious Roberto Luongo endorsement and a Twitter-based awards show - the second annual Shappy's - that was nothing short of rivetting.
I'll wade into the muck a bit on the other side of the jump.
From my perspective, as a former Shappy's winner, the shap crew are a group of mostly agreeable dudes with a talent for ADD-type trolling. They're just out to have a laugh and talk sports on Twitter.
Because of their weird shap-dialect, characterized by the religious over-use of the word "shap" (a word that means many things) and the put down "milt", they've managed to garner attention in surprising places. Shap has been discussed on Sportsnet Pacific broadcasts of Canucks games, it has been included frequently in Jason Botchford's "Provies" post-Canucks game break down articles, its a fixture on the Team1040, and it has confused the hell out of non-Vancouver based hockey fans many times over, which is probably my favorite part about the whole "movement."
I'll never forget getting a DM message from TSN's Aaron Ward one night, asking me if I knew what shap meant (this was during a commercial break while he was on the TSN panel, back in November 2011 - when I was still tweeting as @artemchubarov). I replied that shap was a word that meant lots of things, and he responded by DMing me links to the definition for shap and milt on UrbanDictionary.com (NSFW links here, and here).
Clearly the TSN panel was miffed by these weird, energetic Twitter accounts tweeting gibberish at them throughout the broadcast and they were having a good laugh about the whole thing. More importantly, the language and its usage was so distinctive (and the meanings of the words "shap" and milt" were so deliciously filthy) that it caught their attention.
As a dude who misses nothing more than reading William Safire's (R.I.P) weekly language columns in the Sunday New York Times (back when I still occassionally bought a paper) - I've always had a lot of respect for the use of language and its potential power. Mario and VitaminV12 don't have such aspirations, they're just out to amuse themselves, but unintentionally they've stumbled upon something that a variety of folks find amusing, fun and meaningful.
Last night was "Shaps" coming out party, and you can read more about Luongo's involvement in the shappy's and the shappy awards themselves over at Puck Daddy and at the Province. Pretty unusual that a Twitter clique with a unique nonsense language gets that sort of media attention, but it's a testament to the fact that shap has and will probably continue to "move" people on Twitter.
Of course the other side of "moving people", is that not all of that movement will be positive. The shap crew has its share of critics and frankly, it's understandable. The ADD-cadences of their language are inaccessible, many "shappers" appear to be thin-skinned when they're criticized, and inarguably they celebrate tweets from bonafide, unrepentant morons. Personally, I disagree with the crew on just about everything, from the utility of advanced stats to whether or not Mason Raymond deserves the death penalty; but what's wrong with a bunch of guys who like to shap, really? The obvious answer to this question is: nothing.
Last night was a celebration of shap and the crew deserve their moment and their triumph. Getting Roberto Luongo to record an acceptance speech was a coup and a cherry on top of a big night. And my goodness was his acceptance speech funny:
I can't wait for next years shappy's, partly because it'll be hard to top what the #shapcrew managed to achieve last night. Good luck bruhs.
The sooner Shap goes mainstream the sooner I can enjoy it without listening to trolls like BrownToBure, who is a certifiable clown and troll.
@Drance Just some milt.
I agree, I also miss William Safire's language columns in the NYT.
Good shap ♫and we Dranced, like a wave on the ocean bromance♫
Great writeup.
I find the shappers pretty hilarious, always seem to have updated info about Canucks.
Lu is just great.
December 30 2012, 09:20PM
You guys are weird...
December 31 2012, 10:34AM
Sounds like Damien Cox was pleased with his shappy?


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Skip to comments.Allen West,Patrick Murphy race results update: St.Lucie board to consider early vote retabulation
Posted on 11/16/2012 12:08:21 PM PST by Red Steel
FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- The St. Lucie County Canvassing Board is expected to decide on Friday whether to retabulate some or all early votes cast ahead of Election Day.
This, on the same day a St. Lucie County judge hears a request from U.S. Rep. Allen West to recount all of the early votes cast in the race for the 18th Congressional district.
West, the Tea Party favorite who appeared to be headed for defeat after Democrat Patrick Murphy was projected to win the race, has refused to concede.
We are within 249 votes of a mandatory recount, West said this week. All we are saying is do the right thing by the voters and do the full early vote recount because that is where the issue is.
After a partial recount of ballots cast during the final three days of early voting in St. Lucie County, Murphy led West by about 1,900 votes or a margin of more than 0.5 percent more than what would trigger an automatic recount.
It stands to reason that if the remaining early votes were to be recounted, additional errors would be uncovered and the tabulation of votes revised accordingly, Allen West for Congress said in a statement.
The campaign called the recount a sham and said all eight days of early voting in St. Lucie County should be have been recounted.
David Drury, a Florida Division of Elections bureau chief, arrived in St. Lucie County on Wednesday to begin an audit of how the countys canvassing board ran the election.
A spokesperson for Secretary of State Ken Detzner said he expected Drury and two others from the states Bureau of Voting Systems Certification to remain in St. Lucie County through the weekend.
Last week, a Palm Beach County Circuit Court judge denied a request by West to impound voting machines and recount ballots.
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Attorneys also raised concerns about 121 voters they said had returned absentee ballots but did not appear to have been assigned precinct.
Earlier, volunteer attorneys for West had petitioned Detzner to conduct a preliminary investigation into the election and for a machine recount in three counties.
Attorneys Mark Young and Jeffrey Scott Shapiro said 809 votes disappeared when the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections retabulated the final three days of early votes on Sunday.
Young and Shapiro said the missing votes, which accounted for 3.2 percent of the retabulated votes, amounted to an irregularity.
After the retabulation, West received a net increase of 535 votes over Murphy.
On faith and belief, if this trend continues, for the remaining votes, the final outcome of the Congressional election could change, Yound and Shapiro said.
More than 330,000 votes were cast in the race.
Just read the judge denied West's request.
I entered it all but it seems lost in space.
Stay on the ba$tids Colonel West!
Many elections were stolen across our nation. And you were the only one to fight these Fascists. HOORAW!
Appeal it !
Thanked them for their preparation but Judge ruled not in his ability to rule based on the info, or something like that, but seemed to throw it back to the Supervisor of Elections to do it correctly!
He is a soft spoken man and hard to hear on TV live feed.
Colonel West stood for America and our troops - I stand with Colonel West.
Free Republic, of course.
Just count the damn votes. Appeal it.
Fight on Col. West!
What group of ballots was that 'mystery 4,000 uptick' in that happened in the wee hours of the morning???
"... do the full early vote recount because that is where the issue is.
I will NEVER, EVER vote early under any circumstances. I am convinced that those are the votes that become problematic, for one reason or another.... it is too easy for them to be mishandled.
Judge is saying that he can't do anything until the votes are certified. Here is the county's last chance to do the right thing:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following item shall be added to the
agenda for the November 16, 2102 meeting of the St. Lucie County Canvassing
Board to be held in the office of the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections,
Orange Blossom Business Center, 4132 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, Florida:
A.1. Consideration of the retabulation of any or all early voting ballots
cast for the November 6, 2012 General Election.
The Additions item will be heard at 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as may be
My understanding was that this was to force a recount based on irregularities and not the .5% auto recount. (then the cost would not be charged to West)
The judge mentioned appeal and seemed to lecture the Supervisor of Elections on the duty of the office.
Well the way now is to pay for the total recount, not the partial of early voting that was requested, and where the big change came election night. ( campaign funds can not be used, be sure to give to recount solicitations if it goes forward)
We need to hear from the group meeting at the Board of elections NOW.
Judge denies recount
3:00 PM rally outside...no word from there yet.
Nobody else is fighting vote fraud like Allen West. Therefore vote fraud does not exist.
Nobody but Sheriff Joe is inquiring into Soetoro's documents, therefore there is nothing wrong with them.
I'm beginning to understand how the Republican Party works. This explains the Romney campaign's decision to ignore all issues except the economy.
From what I understand the Judge's hands are tied for the time being. It's up to the Supervisor to decide what should be tabulated before certification.
However, I think that once the vote is certified, West can again bring the challenge to the court and the court can then rule.
You are correct. Auto recount is just that. Recount based on irregularities is hard to prove when you have not yet seen the totals and sign in books.
Paying for the recount is the alternative and the funds are being raised.
"funny numbers" election night and her admission and voluntary partial recount just did not do it for the judge at this time. He mentioned appeal in his ruling as well as responsibility of the Board to do an accurate count.
Don't give up yet. West won the other 2 counties involved, but I have not read the total votes there so do not know what they add to the total in St.Lucie County. It must not be a large number.
US House Speaker West File.
how much is a full recount ?....
We need to Stand with West and show him Our Support with a contribution.
Go to - http://www.allenwestforcongress.com/ - Recount Fund
Col West has opened the door.
We must fight election fraud.
It falls on We the People.
Silence is consent
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These elections are NOT certified yet. The only way to get this investigated, much less recounted or overturned, is through the Secretary of State of each of the five key states: Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. EVEN IF YOU ARE IN ANOTHER STATE you can help. But it wont do any good to dilute our effort to challenge California or Michigan or other states. Until a major group gets involved to do more, here is the plan: Contact the Secretary of State of the state in question. See contact information below...
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SARAH PALIN speaks out on Twitter about massive Obama machine voter fraud:
>Sarah Palin @SarahPalinUSA Between suppression of the military vote and voter fraud, Obama stole another election. http://www.canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/46302 DEMAND A RECOUNT! #VoterFraud
>Sarah Palin;@SarahPalinUSA People need to stop pointing fingers within the GOP and investigate the Dems' massive voter fraud and suppression of the military vote.
The website,'Barack Obama Vote Fraud 2012' is keeping a running account of cases of voter fraud and what to do about it:
(Astonishing list. Most prominent 'vote fraud site' on the net) > Visit the site- Here
Most of 'Obama Voter Fraud' activity is moving to FaceBook. 'Obama Voter Fraud Volunteers' Here
'Obama Voter Fraud' on FaceBook- Here
Sign their petition- over 99,000 and counting -cards, emails- Here
Another petition, The 'We The People' petition has 60,000 signatures and counting- Here
'American Thinker'- "..Election stolen." Here-
'WND' List of voter fraud reports Here
'ATLAS SHRUGS' voter fraud list. 'Atlas Shrugs' has a list but cannot link. Contains video of eyewitness pollwatcher who verifies busload of Somalians bussed in, 95% spoke no english. Told to vote Obama. Google 'Atlas Shrugs voter fraud list'
< Hannity and Col Allan West slam voter fraud Nov 12- Here
Photo of SOMALIANS brought to Ohio voting stations by the busload, 95% of whom did not speak English, and told to vote for Obama, straight Dem ticket- Here
'Human Events', report pollwatcher eyewitness to busload of Somalians at Ohio poll, spoke no English, told to vote Obama Here
Must watch videos!
VIDEO-- Programmer Testifies About Rigging Elections With Vote Counting- Here
VIDEO- Illegal Aliens Caught Voting and Stealing Elections In Florida In Vast Numbers- Here
VIDEO- MICHAEL SAVAGE: How Obama fixed the 2012 election- Here
VIDEO- Massive voter fraud discovered in April- Here
VIDEO- Whistle blower speaks out about voter fraud- Here
We can not wait for 2014 and 2016 to regroup and figure out new strategies. By then it will be too late. The Marxist/Muslim usurper will have completed his planned distruction of America. That's what people fail to understand.
We must act NOW.
Start with the election. If we let the Rats get away with this massive voter fraud, we're no better than a bananna republic.
We must keep digging and pounding him every day, in every way we can- phony birth certificate, Benghazi, Fast and Furious, his hidden life, records....
We are FReepers. We must fight!
Those who shrug and accept this atrocity without a fight are not worthy to be called Freepers!
Lot of folks from all sides making money off this one
Looks like the powers that be meaning big dem and big pubbie do not want the Colonel.
Too much a tea partier??
Where's the Republican governor? He should have sent in the state police or national guard to seize and seal all voting machines and ballots. He's probably afraid that the black pamper racists will call him a racist. Coward.
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Canada has one entry in men's and women's competition.
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An attempt to serve an arrest warrant left six people facing drug charges in Hawkins County.
The Hawkins County Sheriff's Office tells us on Sunday they went to the home of Brandon Haga to serve a warrant.
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text: OverviewBack to top 18 Rabbits - Organic Granola Bar Haute Diggity Date - 1.9 oz. Item# :115021UPC# :184500000088 Brand:18 Rabbits Size/Form:1.90 oz. Ship Weight:0.10 Servings:1 Flavor:Haute Diggity Date 18 Rabbits - Organic Granola Bar Haute Diggity Date - 1.9 oz (54g)18 Rabbits Organic Granola Bar Haute Diggity Date is chewy, hearty, comforting and subtly sweet, after just one Date with this raisin-studded darling you'll fall in love. The toasty coconut and pecans from our Gracious Granola bring out caramel notes for a smooth and satisfying breakfast or snack. This is one relationship that will nourish and uplift you long after the first bite.Frequently Asked Questions Q: Where did the name 18 Rabbits come from?A: Company founder Alison Bailey Vercruysse grew up on Two Lost Valley Lane in Texas with her four siblings, a pony, a Yorkshire terrier, and a pet rabbit named Blackjack. While Alison was playing with her brothers and sisters outside one afternoon, Blackjack wandered off unbeknownst to the family and must have had a rabbit rendezvous- for several weeks later it became clear that Blackjack was not a he but a she, and there were soon 18 rabbits hopping about Two Lost Valley Lane! Alison was inspired to name her company 18 Rabbits because it captures the essence and purity of both her childhood, where she first learned to bake, and the delectable baked goods she creates today. Q: There are many granola products in the market, why should I choose 18 Rabbits?A: Their granola cereals and bars are made with the purest ingredients available so that they can offer you foods that are both delectable and nourishing. 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Remember that unhealthy snacks containing refined sugars and carbohydrates can cause spikes in blood sugar levels and lead to additional cravings. So the next time you feel the need to nibble, give your taste buds and your body a treat by choosing an 18 Rabbits granola bar! Q: Can I eat 18 Rabbits if I have a wheat allergy?A: There are no wheat or wheat derivatives in any of the ingredients used in 18 Rabbits products. Wheat can be difficult to digest; It is often highly processed and turns to sugar quickly, and can cause bloating. It isn't easy to create a satisfying and tasty food that's wheat-free, but they at 18 Rabbits feel that it is important to ensure that their products make you feel as good as they taste. Q: Is 18 Rabbits safe for people who can't eat gluten?A: All 18 Rabbits granola and bars contain oats. While oats in and of themselves do not contain gluten, they use certified organic oats which may have been milled on the same equipment as wheat. For this reason, their oats are NOT considered GLUTEN FREE. They prefer to have CERTIFIED ORGANIC oats to GLUTEN FREE. There are currently NO CERTIFIED ORGANIC AND GLUTEN FREE oats on the market. They are constantly monitoring the oat market and when certified organic AND gluten free oats become available, they intend to switch all 18 Rabbits bars and granola. Q: I need to watch my sugar intake. Can I still eat 18 Rabbits granola and bars?A: Their granola is sweetened with a just a few grams of maple syrup and honey, which are natural unrefined sugars. Unrefined sugars are less processed than refined sugars, so they have less impact on blood sugar levels. As far as total sugar content, 18 Rabbits has less sugar per serving than any other granola on the market, making it a great choice if you are watching your sugar intake. Their recipes were developed with a diabetic and were created to be diabetic-friendly. Q: Is 18 Rabbits granola good for kids to eat?A: YES! Have you tried their new Felicitas Granola and Bunny Bars? With no nuts or dairy, they are allergy friendly but still packed with protein from sunflower, pumpkin, sesame and chia seeds. In four scrumptious flavors with fun characters, there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy! If you have nut eaters in your house, they have also found that kids love the taste of their granola and 18 Rabbits bars- and parents love the nutritional value that comes along with them. Their granola bars are great to pack with lunch, bring to a soccer game, take on a bike ride, or to eat as an after school snack, and the chewy texture makes them easy for kids to eat. Q: Are 18 Rabbits bars considered energy bars?A: They are not like the conventional energy bars you see today- many of which contain artificial colors and flavors, caffeine, and other (often unpronounceable) "magic" ingredients. Their granola bars provide sustenance and wholesome energy with fiber, protein and healthy fat. They believe in the power of holistic energy that comes from eating real, whole foods with simple and nourishing ingredients. Q: Why isn't 18 Rabbits 100% organic?A: Careful thought goes into choosing the perfect ingredients for their granola. At 18 Rabbits, they know the people producing their ingredients because they are close to home. They prefer to work with local growers and food artisans; some of who may not be certified organic, but still create the purest, freshest, highest quality foods in a sustainable way. Depending on which product you're savoring, 80-90% of the ingredients in their granola and granola bars are certified organic. Their certifying agent is California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF). Q: Are your products sulfur dioxide free?A: Yes, 18 Rabbits foods are sulfur dioxide free! Sulfur dioxide preserves the color in fruit- it's what keeps dried apricots orange. It is also a toxin, and our bodies often have difficulty processing it. 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In striving to do no harm to the environment and maple trees, the Marvin family says that, "We need to be far more concerned with what we leave behind than with what we wish to remove." They agree! Alison loves the rounded flavor and subtle sweetness that 100% Vermont maple syrup brings to their Gracious, Veritas and Felicitas granola. "Combining technology with chocolate" is the secret (they believe) to TCHO's top notch cacao nibs. A meticulously detailed process from farm to factory means that the team at TCHO works directly with farmers in Ecuador to ensure that the very best cacao beans are used to make the nibs. If you ask us, this means that promoting healthy relationships, healthy soil and healthy bodies go hand-in-hand. They love the delightful crunch, complex nutty notes with hints of coffee, and powerful antioxidants they add to their Veritas Granola! You'll also find them in their Nibblin' Apricot, Funky Figs and Cherries, and Belle Bananas Foster bars. Their PhilosophyTheir Mission: Bring food back to its roots through simple authentic granola & bars. Their Vision : Everyone has the right to pure simple food. About 18 RabbitsIt all started down a gravel road in Farmers Branch, Texas in the kitchen of Two Lost Valley Lane. She liked to play outside with her four brothers and sisters and their rabbit, Blackjack, while Mom watched from the kitchen where she made her special granola. On days Mom made granola, the aroma of oats, coconut, honey and nuts wafted through the house and out the windows, and they'd all leave off playing and head inside. One day they ran off and forgot Blackjack, leaving him to a rabbit rendezvous. Soon he had a family of 18, and their yard was hopping with more rabbits than they knew what to do with! She created her own recipe for 18 Rabbits granola because she likes for people to feel good-the kind of good that comes from enjoying the most delicious, most nutritious food. 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