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We used to wait outside the Spectrum and once the puck was dropped the price for tickets dropped to. The scalpers just about gave them away. But I have to admit, the RNR bar was my favorite place to go. We became very tight with the owners and I would take my future wife there on Sundays and grab dinner and watch the games.
I could tell you some stories about that place you would not beleive!! This was mid to late 70's. The town I lived in did not get cable till 1978 and once that came in that was the end of that. I spent many a night just listening to the games on radio and writing down the goals. Did alot of writing with teams like the Seals, Scouts, Barons etc LOL
The things we did to watch hockey huh
The real difficult season was the one where Philly had both the Flyers and the new WHA Blazers and Bernie -- oh how I hated when he walked out on them as the Playoffs began... but was overjoyed when the Flyers got his rights back -- Trying to listen or watch both that season was insane. LOL
IIRC though it was the next season were South Jersey got the relocated New York Golden Blades and housed them for the last half of the season at the old 'Ice House" across Brace(?) Road from Kominsky's... Had wire fencing instead of glass, which caused excitement with fast-arsed crazy caroms. Tickets were easy to get and I Believe the crowds were decent, but the venue was too small to hold enough. Some South Jersey hockey zanies adopted them and I for one attended a few games in their short time here... I believe Harry Howell was the player coach and the name they adopted was 'The Jersey Knights'... which was chosen because when they moved ninety miles south to the area, the only place with enough uniforms on hand had ones with Chess Piece Knights on them... so they bought them and just named the team to fit the jerseys.
I recall that some players skated on ice still with skates that had golden tinted blades... I forget where they relocated to after they bolted Cherry Hill, but I do remember that the Blazers relocated to Vancouver -- without Bernie -- after the single season at Philadelphia Convention Hall... Should have taken the hint when before they took their first shift at the Hall, the ice cracked and they had to send the crowd home and postpone their first Opening Night.
Yeah... early Philadelphia/South Jersey hockey times were insane... I'm happy to have a few of us old-timers around here to pass down the tales.
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Hey MyIGN, as some of you may have noticed, yesterday I started working on a new mini-series of blogs featuring my top 25 favorite game franchises. If you missed the first installment of this series, here's a link below:
Anyways, to refresh your memory, some ground rules for how I have this list set up. In order for it to be counted on this list, I need to have played at least two games in a franchise. I'm also mentioning which game introduced me to said franchise and which installments are my favorite (including one or two notable mentions).
So without any further delay, here's #20 - #16 of this list:
20.) Phantasy Star
Introduction Point: Phantasy Star (1988)
Favorite Game: Phantasy Star IV (1995)
Notable Mentions: Phantasy Star (1988), Phantasy Star II (1990)
Phantasy Star is by far one of my favorite JRPG franchises (granted there are a few I enjoy more, which you'll see later), and it is a shame that SEGA doesn't return to the classic single-player stories that the original four games were known for. One factor I especially loved about this series, especially the first installment, was how it was ahead of its time. If you play the original Phantasy Star, it plays more like a first-person 3D dungeon crawler (while inside dungeons anyway, outside it's from a top-down perspective like most other JRPGs of its time). That and whenever you go into one of the game's many turn-based battles, enemies have their own animations. Granted those sort of things are commonplace today, for a game that released in 1988, that is pretty good. Unfortunately, those details were scrapped in the later three installments of the series, but it trades off for better storytelling, which was especially amazing in the fourth installment of the Phantasy Star series in my opinion.
Unfortunately, I never got to experience the original versions of these games. It wasn't until much later when I got Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection on the PS3 that I finally got to play and enjoy them. Although I would say this is a fantastic franchise, it is by no means as good as other classics from that era such as Final Fantasy, Chrono Trigger, or Tales of Phantasia. And there are two reasons why I say this. First off, this series has a steep difficulty curve early on. So steep in fact that I had to level grind my party on both Phantasy Star I and II up to at least level 6 before entering the first dungeon. Sure level 6 is nothing in most JRPGs, but in this one, it actually takes awhile before you finally do level up. And the second reason is that items and spells lack descriptions. Without a manual or some sort of guide, there is no way to tell what a spell can do until you use it. And that can be especially frustrating when you need to take advantage of a boss's weakness (which is also difficult to find out) in order to defeat it.
19.) Soulcalibur
Introduction Point: Soulcalibur II (2003)
Favorite Game: Soulcalibur II (2003)
Notable Mentions: Soulcalibur IV (2008), Soulcalibur V (2012)
Out of all traditional fighting game franchises, Soulcalibur stands as my favorite for one reason. The weapons. Unlike other fighting games such as Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Tekken, where fighters generally use their fists and feet (other than a few exceptions), each playable fighter on Soulcalibur wields a different weapon, which makes for a much more diverse roster. That, and unlike most other fighting games, although Soulcalibur is still difficult to master, it is very easy to get into and just start playing. This is something I've seen in few other fighting games, and the only other one that comes to mind is Tekken (granted both franchises are made by Namco, so it does make sense in that regard). And what makes this franchise even better is that each new installment introduces a new guest character (or with the case of Soulcalibur IV, three guest characters), and after watching a commercial for Soulcalibur II, and seeing a certain character appear on the Gamecube version, my younger brother and I were both convinced that we HAD to get this game. And it's a good thing we did, because the Gamecube version of Soulcalibur II turned out to be one of the best multiplayer games we had, and still have on that platform today. That being said, I wish Namco introduced the concept of creating custom characters sooner. That is one of my favorite features about the later entries in the series, especially Soulcalibur V where it is really fleshed out, and surprisingly, besides Arcade mode, it's the one mode I play the most often.
As for any gripes I have about the franchise, nothing too important really other than a couple about it's fifth installment. Although I love the game and Soulcalibur V is one of my favorite multiplayer games on the PS3, I really felt Namco was being lazy with it. Especially in terms of unlockables and available game modes. Sure they fleshed out the character customization and included an interesting new story mode (that was still a little mediocre by the way), everything felt a little lacking. When unlocking characters, only three of them have unique movesets out of the six total, and even then, two of those unique characters are just other characters in different outfits. Plus, many of the unlockable stages are clones of other existing stages, and it doesn't help that many classic characters from the franchise are absent in this game (including Taki, Xianghua, Talim, and Yun-Seong).
18.) Portal
Introduction Point: Portal (2007)
Favorite Game: Portal (2007)
Notable Mentions: Portal 2 (2011)
Overall, Portal is one of the most interesting gaming experiences I've ever had, solely because it revolves around solving puzzles through the use of portals, which is something that I had never seen anywhere else (and I'm pretty sure that's the same case with many other gamers). On top of that, sure there isn't much story (which is hardly even needed for Portal), but the cast is both humorous and memorable, and some of them provide some of the fondest moments in gaming, ranging from *SPOILERS* GLaDOS being turned into a potato, and the memorable introduction and the inevitable death of the weighted companion cube. *END SPOILERS*
Overall, I have absolutely no complaints about either of the Portal games. They're both short, but they don't need to be any longer than they need to be. Sure there isn't too much of a story (there is, and it's more substantial in Portal 2), but the game has a stronger focus on gameplay anyways. And what story there is is very memorable and always offers a good laugh (especially when it comes to the sarcastic comments from GLaDOS or Cave Johnson that are made throughout the game). And the best part is that each new puzzle introduces a new twist that makes you think, and each one keeps the game fresh from beginning to end.
So if I'm singing so many praises for this series, why is it so low on the list? Simply because I like other games from other genres more. Nothing else. I really enjoy Portal and I really hope Valve gets around to releasing a third one someday (I just hope it won't be like the long wait Half-Life fans have to put up with for Half-Life 3, but you never know).
17.) Prince of Persia
Introduction Point: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003)
Favorite Game: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2003)
Notable Mentions: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (2004), Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (2005)
The precursor to the Assassin's Creed series, except much better in my opinion. It has a richer story, a stronger focus on both platforming and puzzle-solving (which are both amazingly executed by the way), the difficulty keeps you on your toes but is never punishing (it is mildly frustrating at times though, especially in Warrior Within), and the combat is more enjoyable. That being said, the control problems that plague the Assassin's Creed franchise plague Prince of Persia as well, and there have been numerous times where I've unintentionally leaped in the wrong direction and to my death, and for those moments, thank goodness for the ability to rewind time.
Speaking of time, that is one of the best features about the Prince of Persia games (at least the ones in the Sands of Time trilogy, as I'm unsure if it's in any of the other games). In the game, you gain access to a relic known as the Dagger of Time, which as the name implies, allows you to mess around with time, be it slowing down, rewinding it, or altogether stopping it. Due to this, it offers very interesting puzzles and combat mechanics, and there is even one entry (Warrior Within) that allows you to go back in time, where some puzzles can affect the future and even make exploration easier.
It's a shame that Ubisoft appears to have abandoned the Prince of Persia franchise to focus more on its cousin series, Assassin's Creed, as personally, I enjoy Prince of Persia more and there hasn't been a substantial release in the series for a long while (granted there was Forgotten Sands a few years ago, but I've heard it's nowhere near as great as the Sands of Time trilogy).
16.) Shining Force
Introduction Point: Shining Force (1993)
Favorite Game: Shining Force (1993)
Notable Mentions: Shining Force II (1994), Shining Force CD (1995)
The Shining series stands as one of my favorite franchises to come from SEGA. That being said, I'm focusing more on the strategy RPG sub-series of the Shining franchise, known as Shining Force. Overall, personally I wouldn't say Shining Force has many strong points (besides battles, as those are almost always fun and memorable). The story is lackluster and many would regard the music as dated and of being poor quality, especially from the first entry (except for me as I love the soundtrack of the original Shining Force, granted I will admit it sounds dated). So why the heck is it on this list? By the power of nostalgia. Shining Force was not just my introduction to strategy RPGs, but it was my introduction to the RPG genre as a whole. And on top of that, it is one of the earliest games I've ever played. Heck, the only games I played before Shining Force were Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog. AND, SHINING FORCE WAS EVEN THE FIRST VIDEO GAME I HAVE EVER FINISHED!
So overall, Shining Force has a lot of meaning to me. And as I said earlier, sure the story is lackluster, but the gameplay is where this game really shines (no pun intended). You essentially go into battle with 12 units and both you and your opponent take turns moving each of your respective units around on the battlefield, and you have the goal of wiping out either the enemy general or the entire enemy party (depending on the battle, granted for the sake of experience, it's best to wipe out the whole enemy party regardless). Sounds simple enough, and it is. The original Shining Force is actually one of the easier games I've played as well (until the final few chapters where some of the bosses become a headache). That being said, some of the maps offer interesting and very memorable battles at the same time, such as the circus and even more so, the bridge battles (the latter of which has a giant laser that can wipe out your entire party if not careful, and thus requires some extra strategy). Between the easy difficulty, fun gameplay, and the fact that the original is short, this game is also the one I've replayed and finished the most out of any game.
All that being said, many argue that Shining Force II is the better game, and although it's not my favorite in the series (solely because of nostalgia for the original), I entirely agree. It features a stronger and more interesting story, a wider cast of characters, numerous more enjoyable battles (including one that entirely takes place on a chessboard), the game is a lot longer, and the difficulty was increased considerably. That and it comes with a few bonus optional battles if I remember correctly. And in my opinion, it is by far one of the best games you could possibly experience on the SEGA Genesis.
My one and only complaint about Shining Force (and the Shining series as a whole), is that SEGA no longer provides it the justice that it deserves. If you look it up, you'll immediately find that like many other classic SEGA franchises, it is poorly supported nowadays. Sure, new releases are extremely common, but the sad news is that ALL of those new releases are Japan exclusive. The last game in the series to be released internationally was Shining Force EXA for the PS2 back in 2007. This series was once one of the greatest SEGA had to offer, and now, it's now just a shell of its former self. And today, it stands as the top franchise I miss seeing the most, and I seriously wish SEGA would release this game to western shores again.
Anyways, that was #20 - #16 of my favorite game franchises. I hope you all enjoyed reading and be sure to come back tomorrow for the next installment of this series. Thanks for reading and may you all have a great rest of the day!
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Traditional management of cassava morphological and genetic diversity by the Makushi Amerindians (Guyana, South America): Perspectives for on-farm conservation of crop genetic resources
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In this paper we present original data on morphological and genetic diversity of cassava managed by the Makushi Amerindians from Guyana. Although they propagate cassava exclusively vegetatively by means of stem cuttings, many Amerindian farmers also use and multiply volunteer plants grown from seeds produced by sexual reproduction. Morphological characters were recorded for 29 varieties cultivated by the Makushi and two populations of plants originating from volunteer cassava seedlings. Genetic characterisation with AFLP markers was available for 21 of the examined varieties. The morphological and agronomic characters were highly variable among varieties. Every variety could be differentiated from any other one, except for one pair of varieties. However, high intra-varietal variability existed, which might lead to confusions between phenotypically similar varieties by the Makushi. Seedlings were on average different from the pool of the varieties studied, but 67% were found to resemble closely enough one of the varieties to be liable to be assigned to it. Confusion between very similar varieties, as well as assignment of seedlings to a variety, should generate genetic variability within varieties, which was detected with AFLP markers. As in other sites in Amazonia, there was only a weak correlation between inter-varietal distances assessed with molecular and with morphological markers, suggesting that diversification of morphological characters has taken place repeatedly and independently across the Amazonian range of the crop. Diversifying selection, exchanges of varieties between farmers, and incorporation of sexually produced volunteer plants are key mechanisms responsible for the high diversity observed. Strategies of conservation of genetic resources should take these dynamic processes into account.


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The Horse Racing Hall of Fame (ja:競馬の殿堂) is a Japanese horse racing memorial hall which is installed in September 2, 1985 in JRA Horse Racing Museum, Fuchu, Tokyo. It was founded by Japan Racing Association to honor the achievements of race horses, jockeys and trainers.
The Hall of Famer race horses is called "Kensho-ba (ja:顕彰馬)," and jockeys and trainer are called "Kensho-sha (ja:顕彰者)" by Japan Racing Association.
The race horses selection is decided by a vote in April, every year. It is voted for by mass communication or newspeople engaged in the horse racing news more than ten years, and it is inducted to Hall of Fame if it get the votes more than three-fourths of the total voter.
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The jockeys who showed remarkable activity as well as more than 1000 winnings are inducted to hall of Fame. The selection was started in 2004.
- Youichi Fukunaga (福永洋一 2004)
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The trainers, who won more than 1000 races and won The biggest eight races; Tokyo Yushun(Japanese Derby), Satsuki Sho(Japanese 2000 Guineas), Kikuka Sho(Japanese St. Leger), Yushun Himba(Japanese Oaks), Oka Sho(Japanese 1000 Guineas), Tenno Sho(Spring and Autumn) and Arima Kinen more than ten times, are inducted to hall of Fame. The selection was started in 2004.
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- Kichisaburou Matsuyama (松山吉三郎 2004)
- Toshio Nihonyanagi (二本柳俊夫 2004)
- Tokichi Ogata (尾形藤吉 2004)
- Bungo Takeda (武田文吾 2004)
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I had two female co-workers several years ago, after discussing defense issues with them not only bought a handgun for the first time but I taught them how to shoot defensively and how to strip and clean their guns. (one a single mother and one a divorced woman who lived alone who had been a rape victim). They both had pleasant introductions to the shooting experience and thanked me for my help.
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It has been twenty years today since we lost Carl Sagan, the beloved astronomer and science communicator at the age of 62. His untimely death still feels prescient, especially in light of our seemingly chaotic and irrational world. However, I know that if he was still alive, Sagan would have found a way to be optimistic, looking ever forward to new horizons of knowledge and exploration.
I came to learn about him as an adult. Growing up in the rural Midwest, I received an abysmal science education, which left me largely ignorant and uninspired. I went into the humanities, history specifically, and found it to be my calling. I love studying the human race's march toward betterment, through understanding ourselves and the universe around us.
As a result, I came to Sagan as an undergraduate in college. I am a huge fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson and Bill Nye, so it's surprising that I didn't get to Sagan earlier. But once I watched Cosmos for the first time, I was hooked. His ability to interweave science, history, and philosophy in way that is eloquent, engaging, and entertaining is unmatched by anyone. Even after all these years, Sagan is still the master.
From there, I began to read his books, which were even more rewarding than Cosmos. My all-time favorite is The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark. Published shortly before his death, this book is easily his best. In it, he stresses the importance of not just learning about science, but about critical thinking and skepticism. As he writes:
"One of the reasons for its [science's] success is that science has a built-in, error-correcting machinery at its very heart. Some may consider this an overbroad characterization, but to me every time we exercise self-criticism, every time we test our ideas against the outside world, we are doing science. When we are self-indulgent and uncritical, when we confuse hopes and facts, we slide into pseudoscience and superstition."
The more we think critically, the more we test ideas against the evidence, the more we learn and grow as a people. As he said countless times, "Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge."
In his own career, he was a pioneering scientist. A professor at Cornell, Sagan's research on the greenhouse effect on Venus and his work on the Viking and Voyager missions for NASA solidified his position as an astute scientist. Alongside his popular books, he published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and continued his research into the possibilities of extra-terrestrial life for most of his career. Despite all this, he was never admitted to the National Academy of Sciences (they did give him a distinguished public service award, but not full membership).
His snub by the NAS was likely the result of his role as "popularizer" of scientific ideas, which was an unheard of endeavor during his time as a scientist. Most scientists were content with researching, publishing, and teaching, but Sagan took it a step further. He didn't just want to be a great scientist; he wanted to be a great communicator of ideas. Even though some of his peers derided his public advocacy of science, the court of public opinion held him in the highest-esteem.
This is why Carl Sagan matters, why his work stands the test of time. When I started my search for graduate schools in history, I was inspired by Sagan to do something different. As such, I became a public historian, dedicated to quality research and analysis but interested in sharing this knowledge with the public. I didn't just want to be a historian. I wanted to be a history communicator, someone who not only shared history with others but explained the importance of history to my fellow citizens and the world. I got this lesson from Carl.
Carl wasn't just a great scientist; he was an amazing champion for skepticism, critical thinking, and intellectualism. His powerful voice, decades on, still inspires me to be a better thinker, a better communicator, and a better person. I have such a deep admiration and affection for someone I've never met, but whose mind and life compel me to be the man I am today.
Carl, thank you for all you did for the world. We love you and we miss you.


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Policy launch: Towards a resilient food system for London – 17th November 2016
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PARIS (Reuters) - A five-day jazz festival in Nice has been canceled following the killing of at least 84 people in the city by a truck driver, organizers said.
The festival, which had lined up acts such as Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour and British trip hop act Massive Attack, was scheduled to run from July 16 until 20.
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We didn't sleep in the hotel because it was full. But we spent like an hour just walking around and to eat a big strawberry cake at the bar. This hotel is amazing, you like it or you don't!!! The hotel is famous by wedding couples and there families. The hotel has 109 theme roomes all in there own style. Try to book well in advance because it is a busy hotel. No room just have fun at looking at all the hotel has to offer.
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The Famous Madonna Inn of San Luis Obispo, California Jun 04, 2008
The Madonna Inn has been around for almost 50 years. Sitting on the Madonna Ranch, it is known for its theme rooms, gaudy decor and over the top architecture, it is really a jewel of California's central coast.
The coffee shop is known around the world for having pink sugar. Although that might not be such a novelty now, back in the 1960's it was very unique. It was actually the question to a Jeopardy answer once.
Madonna Inn's bakery makes some of the areas most beautiful cakes for restaurant patrons, parties, weddings, and more. Their desserts are delicious.
Theme rooms at the inn are fantastically creative. I remember visiting the jungle room when I was a little girl and I wanted to live there. Since every room has a different name and theme, people who visit regularly can experience an entirely different vacation each time. With names like; Fabulous Fifties, Cabin Still, Caveman Room, and so many more, it's no wonder I wanted to live there as a child!
Be prepared; Alex Madonna let his wife, Phyllis, design all of the interiors and she loves PINK!
The wine cellar is a favorite gathering place for local reunions, wedding receptions, parties, etc. The men's bathroom there has a waterfall urinal that attracts the curiosity of women and men alike and makes it a bit of an adventure for the men who actually need to use it.
Monday nights is swing dancing in the dance area next to the bar on the main level.
The Inn offers a gift shop, women's clothing store, coffee shop, wine cellar, restaurant, bar, banquet room, and a separate building for larger gatherings; the Expo Center, located north of the brood mare and foal pastures.
Because the Madonna's breed beef cattle and breed and train champion quarter horses, you'll see a rodeo arena, dozens of brood mares, foals in season, stallions, barns, pastures of beef cattle, and all of the things you'd expect on a working cattle and horse ranch.
I used to ride my horse to the arena for practice and competitions so I have very special memories attached to the ranch itself. I boarded a horse next to the Madonna's property and had free run of their entire ranch. If they knew how many times I got tossed on my butt on the ranch when a horse lost its footing or bucked, they may have changed their mind about having me there!
A steep road from the base of Madonna Mountain to the top takes time to hike but is well worth it for the views. I'm not sure if the mountain is still open to hikers but there used to be a sunrise Easter service on the top of the mountain every year.
Phyllis used to have a Christmas tree of lights placed on the top of the mountain every December. I don't know if she still has them put up.
The Madonna's operate a limousine service! I'm not familiar with it but because we're in wine country, it's not a stretch to assume you could rent one out for a few hours and go on a tour.
I invite you to come to my hometown of San Luis Obispo and experience Madonna Inn.
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Madonna Inn Overview
For nearly 50 years the charm of the Madonna Inn has been one of California's landmark attractions. Guests can treat themselves to an unforgettable experience. Using the natural materials of native stone and utilizing the workmanship of skilled artisans, the beauty and charm of the Madonna Inn became a reality.
Each of the Madonna Inn's 110 rooms are decorated with an individual attention to detail, providing returning guests a unique and distinctive experience with each visit. Choose a romantic honeymoon suite with European-style luxury, the novelty of a Western, Old Mill or Merry-Go-Round theme or an unforgettable stay in one of our famous, all-rock grotto rooms with waterfall shower. Our experienced staff will help you select an away-from-home haven that's just right for you.
The Madonna Inn offers an impressive amenities including a picturesque European-style pool and state of the art exercise room, a celestial Day Spa and the largest convention center on the Central Coast.
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TCStraps always used to be a great source for Panerai straps, however… I just discovered that they have a great selection of Panerai watches now as well. Maybe I am just late, but I never saw so many watches for sale before on their web site.
If you are in the fortunate situation to be able to purchase a (or more) vintage Panerai, definately take a peek over there.
For the people who are longing for some White Dial Love, TCStraps (TC stands for Time Connection) also has this one (PAM3B) for sale for 4150 USD:
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Hotel Adriano is set in an elegant 17th-century building in central Rome, a 5-minute walk from the Pantheon and the shopping street Via Del Corso. Rooms are stylish and air-conditioned.
The Adriano is 500 metres from Piazza Navona. St Peter's Basilica can be reached on foot in 15 minutes.
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This bar has a good tasste - a little after taste, but still very good. It leaves you feeling satisfied hunger wise, unlike some food bars. I love the macadamia crunch. Overall, it is very good.
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it is a protein bar, after all
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This bar is very "chocolaty" and it's consistency is very dense (similar to a powerbar) and chewey. It is a better choice than a multitude of bars out there, especially since it does not contain junk protein like soy, but it is not particularly tasty IMHO.
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This bar has a good tasste - a little after taste, but still very good. It leaves you feeling satisfied hunger wise, unlike some food bars. I love the macadamia crunch. Overall, it is very good.
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While this is a high quality product with excellent ingredients and good tasting, it is a "stick-to-your-teeth chewy (like caramels or taffy) protein bar and lacks any real "crunch". For this reason, I probably won't order it again. Perhaps the company will improve on the texture.
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The recipe for these bars has been modified. The new packaging says "improved taste." I loved the chewy quality of the original bars. These now have an entirely new texture that is not nearly as satisfying.
my favorite "healthy" bar :D
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These are a guilty pleasure of mine. Clean healthy ingredients and delicious taste. Doesn't do much for weight loss unless you replace it with a larger meal. But it is satisfying and I often eat one with my morning cup of coffee.
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Welcome to the Comfort Inn, a Dartmouth hotel, a great choice for Dartmouth hotels.
When you're out and about in Dartmouth, you need a place to lay your head. If you're visiting you should check out what we have at The Comfort Inn hotel Dartmouth. Aptly situated near Dartmouth Crossing, the Dartmouth Heritage Museum, Mic Mac Mall, Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, our property is your home away from home in Dartmouth.
If you're into racing, The Kartbahn Racing indoor karting track is nearby. Some other area destinations include Bedford Institute of Oceanography and the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. There are also great Atlantic Canada Nature Safaris where visitors can get acclimated to Canada's wild side.
Downtown Halifax is located within a few minute drive or ferry boat ride from the hotel. Halifax is perfect for exploring on foot. Sidewalk cafes beckon and the bustling harbor entertains ship traffic from every corner of the globe.
Our Dartmouth hotel offers many amenities including:
- Free wireless high-speed Internet access
- Free continental breakfast
- Free local calls
- Free weekday newspaper
The Comfort Inn hotel Dartmouth features pet-friendly accommodations for all guests who like to travel with their pets. Just let us know ahead of time and you're all set. Our business center is connected to the World Wide Web and copy and fax machines are available for use.
Guest rooms include hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, coffee makers, telephones, and cable television. Refrigerators can be rented. Rooms designed especially for business travelers come equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, speakerphones and large work areas. Non-smoking rooms are also offered.
Our friendly, locally-knowledgable and multilingual staff are here to serve every guest. Valet cleaning and babysitting services are also accessible.
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LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - European shares edged higher on Tuesday, with UK-listed banks gaining after none failed the latest Bank of England "stress tests" on the sector.
Standard Chartered, Lloyds Group, Royal Bank of Scotland, HSBC and Barclays rose 1.4 to 2.7 percent, helping the European banking index gain more than 1 percent, after the BoE said major UK lenders did not have to take any action.
The BoE found capital ratios are not far from what's needed in the longer term, potentially opening the way for higher dividends.
"The BoE UK bank stress test results suggest the central bank will ease capital pressures on the sector after years of post-crisis reform," Augustin Eden, analyst at Accendo Markets, said. "While RBS and Standard Chartered failed aspects of the balance sheet analysis exercise, they already have plans in place to hit targets."
The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index was up 0.2 percent at 1,521.64 points by 0852 GMT, also supported by a rise of 0.7 percent in the STOXX 600 Basic Resources index as metals prices rose on the back of a weaker dollar. Continuación...


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Zekiah Technologies, Inc. Wins Marine Corps Logistics Support Services (MCLOGSS) Contract with Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Zekiah Technologies, Inc. is part of a team assembled by Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), which has been awarded a competitively bid, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, multiple award contract from the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command for Marine Corps Logistics Support Services (MCLOGSS). The CTC team is comprised of 20 large businesses and 18 small businesses.
The contract has a $170 million ceiling in year one and contains options, which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative combined value to over $854 million. Work will be performed globally and could continue until May 2018 if all options are exercised.
"Zekiah is excited about the opportunity to support CTC and the USMC client," said Dr. Joe Homan, Zekiah Chief Operating Officer. "We look forward to applying our software, systems, and logistics expertise to current and future Marine Corps challenges."
Under the MCLOGSS contract, Zekiah and the CTC team will provide support in the areas of program management and operations, information technology, training, programs, transportation/supply, maintenance, and technical data to Marine Corps Logistics Command Centers, such as Logistics Capabilities Center (LCC), Program Support Center (PSC), Supply Management Center (SMC), Maintenance Management Center (MMC), Distribution Management Center (DMC), and Logistics Operations Center (LOC).
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The brutal death in Kensington of a tow-truck driver involved in a territory dispute with a fellow operator turned the rough-and-tumble business of wreck-chasing in Philadelphia into a life-and-death struggle. It was bound to happen, and it's only surprising that a tow-truck driver had not been killed in a confrontation before now.
In July, police said a driver was shot in the leg by another driver, who faces charges in the shooting. The incident was followed by vandalism at both drivers' companies, including the torching of 13 vehicles at one firm and shots fired at the rival's offices.
The deadly confrontation early Sunday in which police say Glen McDaniel, 25, repeatedly ran over another driver, Ray Santiago, 30, was fueled, in part, by drinking. But police say it stemmed from a running clash between the men over areas they trolled for accident victims' vehicles. Their dispute was not uncommon, since tow-truck firms routinely race to be first at the scene of a crash. But with Santiago's death, city officials have to get far more aggressive about reining in the now-deadly cowboy antics.
Had the city stood behind its 2008 launch of a system for dispatching tow trucks by rotation, tow-truck operators wouldn't have to do battle for customers. But the Police Department took a hands-off attitude, so the system was little used. Now, City Councilman James F. Kenney has introduced legislation to mandate dispatching tow trucks, along with licensing, and better oversight to weed out rogue operators. New safeguards should be put in place before a feud between tow operators leads to another death.


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An epileptic who had a fit at the wheel of a New York dustbin lorry and crashed into a British couple is due to be sentenced for their murder today.
Jackie Timmins, 47, and Andrew Hardie, 48, of Yeovil, Somerset, died instantly when they were hit by the truck driven by Auvryn Scarlett.
Scarlett, 54, had stopped taking drugs to control his epilepsy and failed to tell his employer about the condition, prosecutors said.
Last month, a jury at Manhattan Supreme Court found Scarlett guilty of two counts of murder in the second degree and one count of assault in the first degree relating to a third pedestrian who survived.
They rejected lesser charges of manslaughter.
Although slated for today, sentencing could be delayed as Scarlett's defence lawyer said yesterday that he was seeking an adjournment.
Ms Timmins and Mr Hardie died in February 2008 as they were enjoying a romantic city break.
Scarlett was driving his truck when it mounted a kerb near Madison Square Garden and ran the couple down.
Prosecutors argued that in not taking his epilepsy medication Scarlett knew he was at risk of seizure while at the wheel.
Summing up the prosecution case, deputy district attorney Christopher Ryan said: "Times Square is in the middle of this defendant's route and he drove it eight hours a day knowing that at any time he could have a seizure.
"The idea that only two people were killed when that truck rolled up on the sidewalk is bordering on miraculous.
"But it is certainly of no consolation to the Timmins or the Hardie family.
"To put yourself behind the wheel knowing that could happen is depraved. It is a conscious disregard for the safety of everybody else on the street.
"It is the equivalent of Russian roulette, but the gun isn't pointed at him (the defendant), but pointed towards the people in the street.
"It would take a depraved individual to engage in that."
But Scarlett's defence lawyer, Michael Biniakewitz, said his client was not a bad or evil man, just one who was involved in a tragic accident.
"He was no Attila the Hun, he was no monster," he told the court.
It took jurors just three hours to return a guilty verdict.
Under American law, they had to find that Scarlett behaved with "depraved indifference to human life" and "recklessly engaged in conduct that produced a great risk of death", in order to find him guilty of murder, Judge Richard Carruthers said.
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Palmer: Kareem Jackson switching to safety is 'in the deck'
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NFL Network's James Palmer gives an update on Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson and what positions he might end up playing at in the 2017 season.
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NFL Network's James Palmer gives an update on Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson and what positions he might end up playing at in the 2017 season.
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Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles is picked off by Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson who takes it back 43 yards for the touchdown.
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Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson recovers Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris' fumble after 30-yard reception.
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Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson picks-off Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles and returns it 27-yards for a touchdown.
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Texans Kareem Jackson recovers Colts Griff Whalen's fumble
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The "NFL Total Access" crew counts down the top 10 performance moments from Week 12. Find out who made number one.
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See who made the best catch in Week 12 according to Ike Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew.
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Saints Drew Brees intercepted by Texans Kareem Jackson
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Check out Rossalyn Jackson's story of beating Breast Cancer twice, and how it influenced her son, Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson, to help in the fight for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Solomon Wilcots breaks down the top five available cornerbacks to hit the free agent market for the 2015 season.
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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith slips while running his route and quarterback Joe Flacco throws his 3rd interception of the game.
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is picked off by Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson.
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Oakland Raiders rookie quarterback Derek Carr is picked off by Houston Texans defensive back Kareem Jackson.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles fumbles the ball and is recovered by Houston Texans defensive back Kareem Jackson in Week 7.
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The Houston Texans force a fourth turnover in the first half when cornerback Kareem Jackson picks off Jay Cutler in Houston territory.
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is intercepted by Houston Texans CB Kareem Jackson for a 63-yard TD return.
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The Houston Texans' defense has Ryan Tannehill's number, intercepting the Dolphins' quarterback for a third time in the first half.
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Texans CB Kareem Jackson intercepts QB Matt Ryan on the Falcons' second offensive drive of the game.
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I see your objections, but looking at the male action figure, his waist appears equally cinched, and his thigh gap looks far more prominent. (It actually appears a bit absurd.)
I think the issues may be more "poor design" than "misogynistic" in nature.
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Get out your snorkel & scuba gear and get ready to dive in! With endless recreational possibilities don't forget your wake board, boat and kayak as well! One of the ongoing projects in the making for Crystal Lagoons is the construction of a massive swimming pool which is a sister to the giant lagoon in Chile's San Alfonso del Mar Resort.
Metro Development Group has teamed up with Crystal Lagoons to build a tropical resort-like pool in Wesley Chapel. Three other lagoons are in the works to be installed in West Central Florida. These incredible pools & property are Metro Lagoons communities as stated by Metro Group. The US is the first to experience these resort-like lagoons which are popping up around the world.
Crystal Lagoons has planned this pool to be resort-style with the beautiful blue Caribbean waters the corporation is known for. The length will be 8 acres-long with a 9-foot depth. What people don't know is that the pools are ECO friendly, using the least amount of chemicals & energy possible. Rainwater also fills the pools. The project will cost in the area of $100 million.
As well as the lagoon, a newly gated complex has been underway with town homes and single-family homes which will be selling in the price range of $200-500,000. Very affordable! The complex in Wesley Chapel, Union Park, is set for completion at this summer's end with the lagoon being finished by next summer. Waitlists are available at metroplaces.com for updated information. Besides the lagoon, the surrounding amenities will feature amazing beaches, playgrounds & other amenities. Many locals are excited by the numerous prospects that will come to fruition once the project is complete.
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Heidi Klum is pissed
Heidi Klum at the Project Runway 2013 Spring Collection show during Fashion Week in New York (9/7)
Heidi Klum wants to sue over some topless pics of her that were published in a French magazine earlier this month. Wait, she gets topless all the time. I know her boobs better than I know the hot high school chick's across the street. Thanks a lot crappy binoculars! From TMZ:
Heidi Klum is really upset over brand new topless photos that have been published in a French magazine claiming her privacy was violated a la Kate Middleton and now she's seriously considering filing a lawsuit. The photos have surfaced on several websites showing Heidi on vacation in the south of France with her bodyguard boyfriend sans bikini top. There's just one problem it's unclear which French magazine published the original pics.
Sources close to Heidi tell TMZ … the supermodel's camp is on the hunt for the source publication … claiming her right to privacy was violated because she was on a private and secluded beach at the time the pics were taken.
This has to be a publicity stunt (Project Runway must be tanking). Heidi feels violated because her titties got published? Those things are public domain now. It's like me filing assault charges every time a supermodel breaks into my mansion and gives me a blumpkin. Look, Kate Middleton is royalty now — she has the right to expect some decency. Heidi on the other hand is a commoner. She lets the help use her for rutting. And trust me, there's nothing more morally degrading than having sex with the help, no matter how big his cock is. Isn't that right, Mrs. Johnson? What? I used to clean pools.