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No. 8 Nebraska at No. 14 Arizona
Saturday, Feb. 16 | 5 p.m. CST
Tucson, Ariz. (McKale Memorial Center)
Following a season-best score of 197.175 last weekend in a win over Penn State, the No. 8 Nebraska women's gymnastics team will hit the road for the third time this season to face No. 14 Arizona. The Huskers (4-1, 4-1 Big Ten) and the Wildcats (9-5, 0-4 Pac-12) will square off in the McKale Memorial Center on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. CST (4 p.m. MST). Fans unable to attend the meet can follow free live stats on Arizona's website at ArizonaWildcats.com. Fans can also view live updates on Twitter by following @HuskersWGym.
The Huskers are on the hunt for their fifth win of the season and their first non-conference victory this weekend. After opening the season with a narrow loss to No. 3 Michigan on the road, NU has since gone 4-0 against conference opponents. The Wildcats are NU's first non-conference opponent of 2013.
Scouting the No. 14 Arizona Wildcats
A Glance at the Wildcats
Head Coach: Bill Ryden (15th Year)
2013 Record: 9-5 (0-4 Pac-12)
2013 High Score: 196.075 (vs. Utah, 1/25/13)
2012 Record: 14-5
2012 NCAA Finish: N/A
The 14th-ranked Arizona Wildcats face Nebraska after taking first at the Chicago Style Meet last weekend in Chicago, Ill. The Wildcats posted a team score of 195.950 en route to a win over Pittsburgh, Texas Women's and Illinois State. The victory boosted UA's record to 9-5 this season, including additional wins over Auburn, Illinois, San Jose State and BYU. The Huskers hold a 19-15 regular-season series advantage over the Wildcats. The meeting between NU and UA is the first since 2010, when the NU took a 196.425-194.750 win over Arizona.
The Wildcats are led by senior all-arounder Aubree Cristello, who is ranked 20th nationally in the all-around (39.288) and tied for 19th on beam (9.846). A steady competitor in all four events for Arizona, Cristello has won four all-around titles in six meets for the Wildcats this season. She is a three-time first-team All-Pac-12 selection in the all-around and competed as an individual at the 2012 NCAA Championships.
UA is in its 15th season under the leadership of Head Coach Bill Ryden, who holds a 190-180-3 all-time record at Arizona. Ryden is assisted in the gym by John Court and Randi Acosta.
Nebraska's Rotation Order vs. Arizona
Uneven Bars, Vault, Floor Exercise, Balance Beam
Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise
Huskers Post Season-High Score to Rout PSU
The Huskers used a pair of top-notch all-around performances and stellar efforts from several veterans to down Penn State on Feb. 10 by a score of 197.175-195.150. NU and PSU performed in front of 2,189 fans at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. NU posted their best team effort of the season in the win over the Nittany Lions, including season-best marks on vault (49.375) and floor (49.275).
Jessie DeZiel led the way for the Huskers, tying for the event titles on vault (9.925) and floor exercise (9.925) en route to her best all-around score of the season (39.525). Wong followed closely with a 39.500 in the all-around, including a tie for the floor title (9.925) and a third-place finish on vault (9.925). Janelle Giblin tied her career-best on bars for the second week in a row (9.95) to take the event title, while Jennifer Lauer took home the beam title (9.875). Brittany Skinner wrapped up the event title sweep for the Huskers by tying for top honors on vault (9.925).
The Huskers kicked off the afternoon on vault, scoring a season-best 49.375 to begin the meet. NU's efforts were fueled by three consecutive scores of 9.90 or better from Wong, Skinner and DeZiel. Wong began the scoring rush, tying her season-best on vault with a 9.90. Skinner followed up by tying her career-best with a 9.925, and DeZiel posted a new season-high with an identical 9.925.
NU took to bars for their second rotation, posting a team mark of 49.350. DeZiel and Giblin paved the way for NU's best team score on bars since January, beginning with DeZiel's 9.90. Giblin followed by by hitting her second 9.95 of the season in as many meets, tying her career-high for the second time this season. Skinner tied her career-best 9.875, and Wong added a 9.85.
Several gritty performances anchored Nebraska's efforts on beam, allowing the Huskers to finish with a 49.175 on the afternoon. Lauer led the way with a 9.875, her highest score since Jan. 19 against Michigan State. Giblin's powerful effort continued, as the senior picked up a career-best-tying mark of 9.85. Skinner added a season-best 9.85 to aid in NU's efforts.
The Huskers broke through on floor in their final rotation, cruising to a season-high 49.275. Wong and DeZiel came through again for the Big Red, earning consecutive marks of 9.925 to lead the way for NU. Wong's score tied her career-high, while DeZiel's was a season-best for 2013. Schleppenbach added a 9.85 for the Huskers.
DeZiel and Wong battled to final rotation for the all-around title, but DeZiel emerged victorious with a season-high 39.525 to earn the award. Wong followed with a 39.500, while PSU's Musser finished with a 38.825.
NU Up One Spot to No. 8 in National Rankings
The Huskers jumped one spot to No. 8 nationally after posting a season-best score of 197.175 last weekend against Penn State. The nation's top five this week remained unchanged, with Florida taking the No. 1 spot (197.296) and No. 2 Oklahoma (197.125) and No. 3 Michigan (196.867) rounding out the top three. The top three were followed by No. 4 UCLA (196.765) and No. 5 Alabama (196.680) to complete the top 5. Nebraska and Michigan are the lone Big Ten teams in the top ten, though No. 11 Minnesota (195.795) is knocking at the door after rising two spots from No. 13 last week.
The Big Red remains ranked in the top ten nationally on every event, led by a No. 4 ranking on beam (49.095). NU also comes in at seventh on bars (49.090) and ninth on vault (49.95) and floor (49.035).
In addition to Nebraska's team efforts, four Huskers garnered a total of six top-ten national rankings as individuals. Wong paced the Big Red with an appearance at No. 4 in all-around competition (39.494) and ties for fourth on bars (9.875) and fifth on floor (9.90). DeZiel earned a tie for fourth on bars (9.880) and is also 13th in the all-around (39.925). Jennifer Lauer tied for sixth on beam (9.880), while Skinner captured a No. 6 ranking on vault (9.908).
Up Next for Nebraska
The Huskers return home next weekend to host the 23rd-annual Masters Classic at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The meet is set for Friday, Feb. 22 with a 6 p.m. CST start. NU will look to capture their 19th Masters Classic title as they face No. 16 Boise State and Iowa State in the gym. The meet will also serve as NU's annual "Power of Pink" event to raise awareness for breast cancer. Fans are encouraged to wear pink alongside the Huskers for this event.
16th-ranked Boise State holds a 4-0 record in 2013, including wins over Utah State, BYU and Southeast Missouri. The Broncos boast a season average of 195.550 and are ranked eighth nationally on bars (48.963). Former Big 12 foe Iowa State is 2-5 this season, with four of its losses coming to top-20 opponents. The Cyclones posted a season-high 194.825 last weekend in a loss to Big 12 opponent West Virginia.
DeZiel, Giblin Take Home Big Ten Honors
Following a season-best team performance last Sunday against Penn State, a pair of Huskers earned conference weekly honors for their individual efforts. Jessie DeZiel earned Big Ten Co-Gymnast of the Week accolades, while Janelle Giblin took home her second consecutive Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week award. The honor marks DeZiel's third career Gymnast of the Week accolade and her 13th weekly award overall; Giblin's honor is the second of her career.
DeZiel captured Co-Gymnast of the Week honors after posting season-high marks on vault (9.925) and floor (9.925) and tying her career-best on bars (9.90) en route to a season-best score of 39.525 in the all-around. DeZiel tied for first on vault and floor against Penn State, enabling her to capture her second all-around title in two weeks. DeZiel also logged a second-place finish on bars and a finish of fifth on beam. Her efforts were instrumental in helping Nebraska to their highest scores of the season on vault (49.375) and floor (49.275). DeZiel earned the conference honor alongside Illinois' Alina Weinstein.
Giblin picked up her second consecutive Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week award after tying her career-best on bars (9.95) for the second week in a row. Giblin earned her third event title on bars in three weeks on Sunday; during that time span, she has scored no lower than a 9.90 in any performance on the event. Giblin also tied her career-best on beam (9.85) to finish in a tie for second against the Nittany Lions.
All-American Skinner's Return Aids NU on Vault
After being sidelined for Nebraska's first two meets, senior Brittany Skinner has made her presence known in Nebraska's vault lineup. A native of Los Altos, Calif., Skinner has scored no lower than a 9.875 on the event in her last three meets, including career-best scores of 9.925 against Ohio State (1/25) and Penn State (2/10). She has earned a pair of vault titles in that time and is also ranked No. 6 nationally on the event. A 2010 first-team All-American on vault, Skinner is expected to continue making an impact on the Husker lineup throughout the season.
High-Flying Giblin Shows Strength
After a shaky start to 2013, senior Janelle Giblin is on a roll on uneven bars for the Big Red. The San Ramon, Calif., native has posted three consecutive scores of 9.90or higher in Nebraska's last three meets, including 9.95s against Illinois (2/1) and Penn State (2/10). Giblin's efforts have been rewarded with three straight individual titles on bars and back-to-back Big Ten Event Specialist of the Week honors.
Lauer Locked in on Beam
Sophomore Jennifer Lauer has become one of Nebraska's most important assets on beam this season. Hailing from Sioux City, Iowa, Lauer has scored no lower than a 9.85 on beam this season and hit a career-best 9.95 against Michigan in NU's season opener. Lauer has captured three beam titles this season, including a pair against Illinois (2/1) and Penn State (2/10). Lauer is tied for sixth nationally on the event and serves as one of NU's anchors on beam alongside junior Emily Wong.
DeZiel Takes First All-Around Title of 2013
Sophomore and defending Big Ten Freshman of the Year Jessie DeZiel earned her first all-around title of 2013 against Illinois, posting a season-high score of 39.425 on the evening. DeZiel placed in the top five of every event and scored no lower than a 9.825 on any apparatus. The Rogers, Minn., native tied for the floor title with teammate Jamie Schleppenbach, posting a 9.85 against the Illini. She also earned finishes of second on bars (9.90) and beam (9.825) and fourth on vault (9.85).
DeZiel has competed in the all-around in every meet of 2013 for the Huskers, placing no lower than third in any competition. She is tied for 16th nationally in all-around competition, holding a season average of 39.275.
Defending Conference Champions Look for Continued Success
After winning its second consecutive conference title and its first in the Big Ten, Nebraska returns to the gym with even higher expectations for 2013. NU will welcome back seven total letterwinners from last season, including six All-Americans, while adding four newcomers to the roster. With a solid core of veterans and a stockpile of talent and depth, Head Coach Dan Kendig believes his 20th season with the Huskers has the makings of a top team on the national scene.
"We've come a long way since the beginning of the year and put in a lot of work in the gym, the community and the classroom," Kendig said. "Top to bottom, this season can be better than last season. If we keep working hard each day and getting better, I see good things on the horizon for this year."
Six All-Americans Poised to Lead Huskers in 2013
NU's efforts this season will be anchored by its six returning All-Americans, including three honorees that captured eight awards last season. Jessie DeZiel, Janelle Giblin and Emily Wong headline a group that has won 16 awards since 2010 and also includes seniors Kassandra Nathe and Brittany Skinner and junior Jamie Schleppenbach.
Nebraska will look for sustained success from its vaulting corps as it fields four previous All-Americans. The group is led by 2012 first-team All-American Giblin and second-team honoree DeZiel alongside previous first-teamers Schleppenbach and Skinner.
The Huskers will also welcome back three previous All-Americans in both all-around competition and on uneven bars. Notably returning to the competition floor on bars this season is 2010 second-team All-American Nathe, who has missed the past two seasons due to injury. Nathe is expected to provide a spark as well as depth to NU's bar lineup in 2013. Nebraska returns two All-Americans on floor and beam as well.
Kendig Builds One of Nation's Top Programs
Now in his 20th year at the helm of the Nebraska gymnastics program, Head Coach Dan Kendig is the all-time winningest coach in Nebraska history. Kendig holds a 440-170-4 record overall and a 291-68-2 regular-season mark. An eight-time conference coach of the year selection, Kendig most recently earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors last season after guiding the 2012 Huskers to the program's 22nd conference title.
Kendig has also led the Huskers to 15 NCAA Championship appearances in the past 18 season, including NCAA Super Six Finals appearances in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2011. Kendig was honored as the NCAA Coach of the Year in 1999 and 2003, a year in which the Huskers finished fourth nationally. He guided the 2012 Huskers to a 24-7 record overall, including an eighth-place finish at the 2012 NCAA Championships in Duluth, Ga. The performance marked Nebraska's 28th consecutive NCAA post season appearance, while three of Kendig's gymnasts--Jessie DeZiel (FX, AA, V), Janelle Giblin (V, UB) and Emily Wong (BB, FX, AA)--earned All-America honors.
NU Assistants Set to Lead Huskers in 2013
Joining Kendig in his leadership of the Huskers this season will be second-year assistant coaches Heather Brink and Dan Miller. Brink will continue her role in the gym as the team's beam coach while assisting with floor choreography. In her first season as an assistant with the Huskers, Brink helped coach Emily Wong to first-team All-America honors on beam. Brink's assistance with NU's floor routines also guided Jessie DeZiel to first-team All-America honors and Wong to second-team honors on the event.
Miller will continue to lead NU's efforts on vault and floor in 2013. During his first season at Nebraska in 2012, Miller guided DeZiel to first-team All-America honors on floor and second-team honors on vault. He also assisted in the development of Janelle Giblin, who earned first-team honors on vault, and Wong, who picked up second-team honors on floor. The gymnasts under Miller's tutelage in 2012 garnered a total of 15 floor titles and 14 vault titles throughout the season.
Volunteer assistant coach Owen Field, now in his third season in that position, will aid NU's full-time staff in 2013. Field will assist head coach Dan Kendig on the uneven bars while also assisting with the Huskers' strength and conditioning program.


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Glico Mikado Dark Chocolate
Kcal 10 Fat 0.4g Fat(sats) 0.2g Carbs 1.5g (per stick)
These Mikado Dark Chocolate came described as 'biscuits coated in dark chocolate' and came in a 75.0g box. If you look back to my review of the Mikado White Chocolate you will see that the milk chocolate variety was to my preference when it came to the taste. I can tell you now that having tasted these dark chocolate ones, that the milk chocolate variant is still my favourite, however there is a slight caveat that makes these a more than worthy alternative. In terms of the core taste, in my opinion the dark chocolate didn't quite reach the levels of the Mikado Milk Chocolate, as it came across as more of a 'mass consumer friendly' tasting chocolate, and not as differentiated as it could have been. Whilst it was richer and less sweet, it lacked the definitivness of the creamy flavours of the milk chocolate, and it didn't raise the cocoa volume enough to compensate this. The redeeming issue of all this, was that in comparison to the milk chocolate variety, these dark chocolate Mikado were a little more satisfying as the chocolate flavours left a greater lasting impression in the mouth. Worth checking out if you like the originals but want something a little different.
8.3 out of 10
Glico Mikado Totally (Hazel)Nuts
Kcal 11 Fat 0.5 Carbs 1.5g (per stick)
You may be able to tell that I wrote that review on the Mikado Dark Chocolate a little while ago. Since then these Mikado Totally (Hazel)Nuts have been released here in the UK and they come described as 'Biscuits coated with milk chocolate and hazelnut pieces'. My initial thoughts about these were that it was going to be terribly difficult to integrate nuts into Mikado considering how thin they are. Looking at the sticks it was immediatedly apparent that Glico had gone about this by implementing tiny hazelnut fragments into the milk chocolate coating. Addmiteddly I was sceptical to how much of a hazelnut nut influence these minimal sized pieces were going to create, however I was surprised by what I tasted. Amazingly these (Hazel)Nuts sticks retained all the creamy milk chocolate biscuit flavours of the originals, yet also managed to layer a strong ... yes strong note of woody fresh nuts in the latter stages of the taste. Your own enjoyment of these will be dependent on your own liking of hazelnuts. It sounds silly to say that but I genuinely believed these were going to struggle get the nut element involved so thats a good thing for me to be able to write.
8.4 out of 10
Glico Pocky Chocolate-on-Chocolate Creamy
Kcal 86 Fat 4.7 Carbs 9.8g (per 16.0g packet)
As good as the Mikado offerings are here in the UK, when it comes to biscuit sticks we all know that the Japanese are the kings! Thankfully for me (and you guys of course!!) J-List are at always at hand, allowing me to try all the latest new Pocky flavours. Having tried so many different Pocky, Fran, Toppo etc products in the last three years, my most common complaint is that they are never satisfying or fulfilling enough to be an all round great snack. Well it seems that the people at Glico towers have answered my wishes with these new Glico Pocky Chocolate-on-Chocolate Creamy as they included 70.0% more chocolate on each stick! Hopeully in my photos you can see the two different chocolate layers and how they were layered to create a far thicker chocolate coating on the biscuit below. A little disappointingly these two different chocolates didn't produce much in the way of differentiated flavours, though the sweet milky taste was still very tasty when matched with the buttery flavours of the wheat biscuit sticks. I would love to see Glico make more of their more interesting variants this substantial - it's another ChocolateMission thumbs up for Pocky here.
8.4 out of 10
Meiji Fran Premium Hard Chocolate/Strawberry & Bitter
Chocolate & Bitter - Kcal 94 Fat 5.4g Carbs 9.8g (per 17.0g packet)
Strawberry & Bitter - Kcal 88 Fat 5.1g Carbs 9.3g (per 16.0g packet)
As well all know Mikado and Pocky aren't the only ones who make these chocolate stick products. Indeed there are vast amount of alternative offerings in Japan, and Meiji's Fran brand is probably another that can claim to be obscenely popular. By the looks of things, Meiji didn't want to 'miss the boat' offering consumers a more up-market version of their original Fran product line, so like Glico with the Pocky Chocolate-on-Chocolate, they have also just released a premium tier product line of Fran. Both of these Premuim Hard flavours came in stylish looking matted cardboard boxes and both contained four individual serving packs that contained three thick looking sticks in each. The blue flavour you see on the left was the original 'Chocolate & Bitter' flavour, whilst the one on the right was a 'Strawberry & Bitter' variant. Out of the two, the original chocolate was by far my favourite, and I felt that the flavour journey going from an unsweetned outer chocolate to a creamier, sweeter one below was really rather good. The strawberry sticks on the other hand didn't sit so well with me, as not only did the sticks smell artifical, but they unfortunately tasted rather like this to which came to me as a great disappointment. The blander tasting biscuit make these a less appetising product than the Pocky equivalents, though I would offer the original Chocolate & Bitter flavour as a worthy ballpark competitor.
Chocolate & Bitter -8.1 out of 10
Strawberry & Bitter -6.3 out of 10


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ADRIAN — Signal 88 Security, a nationally franchised security personnel company, is sponsoring a contest to give military veterans a chance to win start-up money to open a business.
Signal 88 Security has a franchise in Adrian.
The contest, called Operation American Dream: From Battlefield to Boss, asks veterans to submit a 500-word essay on why they want to open a business, according to a news release from Albers Communications Group in Omaha, the firm handling public relations for the contest.
The first deadline for submitting an essay is Jan. 15. Subsequent deadlines for essay submission will the the 15th of each month, with the final deadline being May 15.
Submissions will be accepted online at www.signal88.com/OperationAmericanDream.
The contest is open to military members in good standing and veterans, according to the contest website.
Signal 88 Security representatives will select three finalists each month and the public will be allowed to vote on the monthly winner.
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Participants may submit a 60- to 90-second video to support their essay, said Melissa Hoeman of Albers Communications.
Signal 88 Security representatives will pick the grand prize winner, Hoeman said.
According to the news release, a May 2011 study by the Small Business Association Office of Advocacy found that veterans are at least 45 percent more likely to try entrepreneurship than people with no active-duty military experience.
Signal 88 Security was among the top 10 percent of the nation's franchises in 2012 doing the most to recruit military veterans, according to a statement by Signal 88 Security CEO and co-founder Reed Nyffeler.
Jim Whiteman of Adrian, one of three owners of the Adrian Signal 88 Security franchise, said the franchise has seven to eight full-time employees but can employ as many as 200 people for security at NASCAR races at Michigan International Speedway.
Whiteman called the contest a good thing and said his company has found veterans to be good employees.
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ADRIAN — Signal 88 Security, a nationally franchised security personnel company, is sponsoring a contest to give military veterans a chance to win start-up money to open a business.


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This version of Kun Autumnlight offered daily and one-time quests for the Golden Lotus prior to patch 5.4.
He was one of many casualties when the Vale became corrupted.
He is now only seen once, when a player is on the quest A Witness to History (A) / A Witness to History (H).
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MILAN, Mo. – With six seconds left Green City's Cheyanne Heaton was at the line as the Gophers trailed Milan by just a single point. Heaton was unable to convert on either of the two attempts, sending the Wildcats to the line after they had controlled the rebound.
Andrea Sylvester missed the front end of a one-and-one, GC was then able to corral the loose ball and call a timeout of their own.
So the game came down to this, three seconds on the clock and the Gophers inbounding the ball from half court. Emily Sorenson got the shot off, however it was no good and Milan prevailed 38-37.
A key for the Gophers was holding Milan senior Hannah Sanders to only 10 points.
"We struggled tonight, we really did, and a lot of that was because of Green City. We had to dig deep tonight, we couldn't make a basket to save our soul, and Hannah struggled which led to all of us struggling. But we played just enough defense to get the win," said Milan head coach Jim Cox.
For Milan, they can go home tonight and with a win, all be it ugly but, for Green City things go a little differently.
"We had two options, and got one that we wanted. The girl rushed the shot a little, she had about three seconds, but we haven't had a lot of end of game situations," said Green City head coach Wade Sorenson.
Sanders might not have had a typical game for her standards, but she was OK with that.
"We came out pretty good, but then let them back in it. It shouldn't have been that close of a game, we should have pulled away more at the end. But we played hard and got the win and that's all that matters," said Sanders.
Milan started the game on a 9-2, run forcing the Gophers to take an early timeout.
But it was tough sledding for the Ladycats after the first quarter as they only scored 21 points the rest of the game including three in the fourth.
"A lot of missed shots hurt us. We did a good job running our offense and it's not that we panicked, and we just got a little lazy. Then we took some passes for granted and Green City was there to take advantage of that," said Cox.
The fourth quarter consisted of a lot of turnovers, missed shots, and fouls by both teams.
"It really wasn't a struggle for us that's just kind of how we play offense. But what we did is make some of their girls shoot the ball who aren't use to shooting the ball and that kind of worked to our favor," said Sorenson.
Sanders was the only Wildcat in double-figures. Sylvester had eight points and 12 rebounds.
For the Gophers Emily Sorenson had 16 and Heaton had 12.
GC will next Marceline on Monday. As for Milan they will travel to Unionville to take on Putnam County in what is always an intense matchup.
"We just need to keep shooting and play good defense, because defense is what wins games for us," said Sanders.


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Mercury - Verado 300 HP
The mission of the Verado 300-hp engine is to be a robust 4-stroke engine offering strong low-end torque, superior acceleration with reliability, low noise, smooth shifting and superior anti-corrosion protection needed in an offshore saltwater environment. And now, with the new 5.44" lower gear case, and new corrosion-resistant alloys, she is as rugged as they come for offshore use.
Distinguishing Features
Mercury's electronic boost pressure control, supercharged, intercooled system.
●Supercharged and Intercooled
Only Mercury. The Mercury Verado is the only standard production, large volume supercharged outboard engine made. Because it is supercharged, this 2.6 L 6-cylinder engine can produce as much horsepower as other outboards with greater displacement (and greater weight). The unit is mechanically powered by the engine's crankshaft which makes it effective even at relatively low rpms.
How Does it Work? It sucks air in from the atmosphere, compresses it with two ceramic-coated four-lobe rotors twisted 160-degrees, then discharges it at the pressures needed to provide the performance wanted. Since the supercharger compresses air at relatively low rpms it can provide superior acceleration from a standing stop.
In this cutaway of a Verado engine, the actual vanes of the supercharger can be seen at right.
Compressing Air. Naturally-aspirated engines at sea level suck air into the combustion chambers at normal atmospheric pressure which is 14.7 psi. By adding a supercharger (sometimes called a "compressor" or "blower") to the Verado engine, Mercury engineers were able to nearly double the pressure of air, to as much as 29 psi, going to the combustion chambers. This is "pressure charging." All things being equal, twice the air means twice the oxygen, which means twice the combustion, and much more power.
Inner Cooler. In conjunction with the supercharger, there is also an intercooler, which reduces the temperature of the compressed air prior to entering the combustion chamber. This combination of compression and cooling puts much more oxygen in the cylinder for more powerful combustion.
Boost. In addition, there is an Electronic Boost Pressure Control which helps to regulate the pressure regardless of temperature, pressure and altitude, delivering consistent performance with very little horsepower loss over a naturally aspirated design.
Other Advantages of Supercharging
Summer Temperature Map
NOAA temperature map of the U.S. for July 16, 2009. July and August are prime boating months for most of North America, Europe and the Med.
No Heat Stroke. As a result of this sophisticated system the Mercury Verado can deliver maximum horsepower in a wide range of conditions. For example, when the temperature rises 20-degrees F from 77-degrees F, and 0% humidity to 97-degrees F and 80% humidity, a naturally aspirated engine loses about 7.7% of their horsepower. That means that an engine rated at 300-hp will have an effective horsepower of 277-hp in those conditions. According to Mercury, the supercharged Verado 300 HP loses about .5% or 1.5-hp in the same conditions.
em>(SAE -- Society of Automotive Engineers -- standard J1349 for horsepower ratings, requires them to be calculated at 77-degrees F (25-degrees C) with 0% humidity and barometric pressure of 29.234'' of mercury at sea level.)
A Summertime Warrior.This makes the Verado an ideal engine to have during the summer when ambient temperatures can reach and exceed 100-degrees F (38-degrees C). Even a 90-degree day at 85% humidity, which is not uncommon in the south and central U.S. in the summer, will reduce horsepower 6.2% in a naturally aspirated engine.
U.S. Altitude Map
Map by the USGS showing altitude by color gradient. White lines are states and the black lines are rivers.
Remedy for Altitude Sickness. Likewise, the thinner air at higher altitudes robs horsepower from all naturally aspirated engines. Further, during the summertime even at high altitudes there is usually some humidity. Using the SAE standard of 77-degrees F and 29.234 inches of mercury and a humidity of 35%, following is the horsepower loss at these altitudes and the effective power of a naturally aspirated 300-hp engine--
In a nutshell this is how the Mercury Verado delivers 300-hp from a smaller displacement engine. It is also what makes the Verado an ideal engine for geographic areas where the temperature rises above 77-degrees F or where the air thins out because of altitude. But the story does not stop there.
Mercury 5.44-inch gear case for the Verado 300 is designed specifically for the arduous work of offshore fishing and cruising boats.
●Two Gear Case Options
For Efficiency and Speed.The Verado 300-hp is offered with a choice of two different gear cases, each designed for specific applications. The standard 4.8-inch gear case has a smaller hydrodynamic profile and was designed for single engine applications focused mostly on freshwater activities such as sportboats, bass boats, and inshore flats boats and pontoon boats. The fine profile of the gear case and torpedo make it fast.
For Strength and Durability. The new 5.44-inch gear case has been designed with strengthened, larger diameter internal components, built specifically for saltwater offshore boats over 23' (7.01 m)in length and over 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg). In these applications the new gear case can handle being run more aggressively, with the periodic ventilation that comes in rough sea conditions.
The "Offshore" 5.44" Gear Case. The new 5.44" gear case is designed for situations where boats are jumping out of the water and props are ventilating. In these conditions there are tremendous stresses on the engine's gear case and it has been designed with strengthened internal components, built specifically for offshore boats over 23' (7.01 m) in length and over 5000 lbs. (2,268 m).
The 5.44" gear's larger anti-cavitation plate seen at the top compared to the standard unit. It provides increased effectiveness for the props when running at high speed offshore.
Specific Improvements. The torpedo housing of the 5.44" gear is 14% larger in diameter in order to accommodate the larger diameter shafts and gears. The teeth of the gears are 24% bigger, are heat treated, and their bevel angle has been slightly changed. The shafts have longer taper for improved durability and added pinion gear support.
This image shows the difference in size between the standard gear case shaft and pinion gears and the new 5.44" model.
The bearing carrier for the 5.44" gear case is cast from XK360 aluminum alloy and anodized with the SeaCore coating for added corrosion resistance.
Bearings. The bearings are heavy duty with a rear bearing pack with higher load capacity. The bearing carrier is 17% larger and utilizes SeaCore-type anodization for added strength and corrosion resistance.
New Vs. Old Clutch Dog
The new, improved clutch dog has been changed in five major ways.
Clutch Dog. The 5.44" gear has a clutch dog that is 30% longer, and according to Mercury, has five-times greater impact resistance of the standard dog. Taken together Mercury techs tell us that they estimate that the 5.44" gears are 400% more durable.
●Corrosion Protection
This is a conceptual representation showing the dichotomy between the amount of copper used in the Mercury XK260 aluminum alloy and the amount of copper used in a typical outboard engine.
Mercury Marine has developed what is generally considered to be the industry's most effective alloy at resisting corrosion in a saltwater environment. But there is more to Mercury's anti-corrosion system than a patented alloy. A number of strategies, materials and devices work together to reduce corrosion problems. In the words of one of Mercury's officials, "Saltwater corrosion is no longer an issue."
Impressive Corrosion Protection. Historically outboard engines in saltwater have suffered from corrosion. When electrons flow through dissimilar metals the weaker metal is eaten away or corrodes. Outboard engine blocks, cylinder heads, gear cases, drive shaft housings and swivel brackets are made out of an aluminum alloy by all manufacturers. But all aluminum alloys are not the same.
Low-Copper Alloy is Key. The low copper content aluminum alloy used in the Mercury Verado 300's die-cast components such as, gear cases, and drive shaft housings are all made from XK360 aluminium-silicon alloy, while the block and heads are of a A356 low pressurized lost foam casting. Mercury is one of the three manufacturers in the world who utilize this process. Mercury is generally regarded to have the best corrosion-resistant alloy in the recreational marine industry.
The MercFusion Paint System. Having made the metal more corrosion-resistant, Mercury has developed its own process of coating the metal to keep saltwater from touching it in the first place. The photos below illustrate the measures taken and the materials used.
The "MercFusion" paint system. 1) Low-copper aluminum alloy casting; 2) Irridite metal prep and sealant; 3) Electrically-charged and deposited primer paint that insures uniform and complete coverage; 4) Mercury's powder coat paint that is electrostatically-charged, sprayed on, and then baked.
The MercFusion paint process consists of a Irridite metal prep and sealant that goes over the aluminum alloy and provides a resistant barrier and a foundation for the two materials that come on top of it. Next the units are dipped in EDP electrically-charged primer that provides complete coverage and seals out the environment from the metal.
Step 1. The gear case torpedo units are bathed in Irridite, a chromate conversion coating typically used on aluminum substrate parts in the aircraft industry. This sealant is used to be a passivate for the aluminum, copper and manganese in the housing alloy as well as to be a primer.
Step 2. The units are then put through what is called the EDP process. The electrically charged paint and oppositely charged components create uniform coverage that seals out the environment.
Powder coat paint is the top coat and it contains plasticizers for paint flexibility and better long-term adhesion. It is sprayed on and then thermo-cured. Mercury is the only outboard maker using powder coated paint on its metal lower units.
Step 3. Robots spray the housings with powder coating material which is electro-statically charged for adhesion.
Step 4. Finally the gear case housings are sent through an oven that bakes on the powder coat for hardness.
Only Mercury coats the interior water-cooling passages in the powerhead and its wet exhaust passageways with a special "salt shield" that protects the internal metal from the ravages of saltwater.
Unique Internal "Salt Shield" -- "SS38". Every owner of an outboard engine used in saltwater knows to flush out the cooling system at the end of the day with fresh water. The reason is that salt build-up can close small passages and corrode the metal where it can't be seen. Mercury uses an internal sealing process along with a special coating in the internal water jackets of the powerhead and wet exhaust.
Mercury is the only outboard engine maker we know of that flushes the powerhead wet exhaust using a process such as this.
Mercury Verado has More Stainless Steel. Stainless steel alloys resist corrosion, maintain their strength at high temperatures and are easy to maintain. Stainless steel alloys are used predominantly in the automotive, aerospace and construction industries. But all stainless steel alloys are not the same.
300 Series SS. Only 300 Series stainless steel is used in Verados. It is used in props, shift shafts, drive shafts, trim and tilt rams, lower yoke, water pump housing and other components. To our knowledge no outboard manufacturer uses more or better stainless steel in this engine class.
Some outboard manufacturers use 400 Series stainless steel which does not have as high a degree of corrosion-resistant properties as does 300 Series, but is suitable for household decorative items, appliances, among other things. ("Stainless steel" hardware seen on boats that weeps rust stains is often made of 400 Series SS.)
Mercury's "Advanced Mid-Section" (AMS) for the Verado 250 HP engine has four elastomeric mounts that virtually eliminate vibration from being transmitted to the hull. Three of the four mounting units can be seen in the image above.
●Vibration Inhibitor: Mercury's Advanced Mid-Section
All powerheads, no matter, how well designed cause vibration. The question is what to do about it. Mercury has designed what it calls the "Advanced Mid-Section" (AMS) to virtually eliminate annoying vibration and the noise that comes with it.
AMS Details. The powerhead is connected to four oversized, calibrated, elastomeric mounts which are designed to isolate and cancel vibrations. The mounts in turn are connected to the cradle which is attached to the outboard engine bracket. The bracket is clamped to the transom. This design creates a smooth, quiet ride while improving the boat's handling and performance.
When the engine is at idle or low rpms, the mounts are soft, but as rpms increase the variable-rate mounts become progressively harder. In both cases the vibration is isolated in the cradle and very little of it is transmitted to the boat. The result is a smoother riding, quieter boat.
The 5" Advantage. The cradle-mount AMS unit seen above sets the engine powerhead 5" behind the transom which aids time-to-plane speeds and smoother running. It also allows the engine to tilt-up a full 73° and depending on the hull gets the engine out of the water.
A cylindrical "bucket shim" can be seen here in the tech's right hand. His left hand is holding a valve stem. The shim fits between the valve stem and the lobe on the cam shaft, moving the valve open and closed as the cam shaft rotates.
●Maintenance-Free Valve Train for Life
Importance of Shim Clearance. Six-cylinder DOHC engines (including all 300-hp marine 4-stroke outboards) have 24 valves and 24 valve shims and all must be at optimum clearance (or "lash") for best performance. Typically before 500 hours of use the lash between the cam lobe, valve shim, and the top of the valve stem changes.
Symptoms of the lash getting out of spec are using oil, loss of performance, increased noise, or a slightly different engine noise. Most manufacturers recommended adjusting the valve lash -- re-shimming -- after a certain number of hours. It is not surprising that many people put off this "tune-up" as long as possible.
The $1,000 Bruise. The reason that re-shimming is delayed or avoided is that it typically costs $1,000 or more at current shop labor rates in many parts of the country. This "regular maintenance" is not covered by warranties and is often needed after the engine is out of warranty.
Re-shimming is a time-consuming and tedious job. The clearances of each valve shim must be carefully measured and new shims of the right thickness inserted where needed.
Guaranteed Valve Train Lash for Life. As far as we know, the Mercury Verados are the only outboards that do not need to be re-shimmed. Their valve shim clearance is guaranteed for the life of the engine. Here's why Mercury can offer this money-saving benefit--
The arrows point to the "long bolts" in the cut-away Verado block that ties the powerhead to the bottom of the block and keeps the assembly in a constant state of tension.
Pictured here is the head of a Verado engine, showing the "buckets" and 10 cylindrical stainless steel shims already in place. A computer reads the clearance needed for each shim and one of 35 different sizes is selected for each bucket and placed in it by hand. See the Mercury video of the manufacturing process.
Computer Technology for Clearance Calibration. During the manufacturing process a computer precisely measures the shim clearance (which is typically about 10/1,000 of an inch) needed for each of the 24 individual "shim buckets" and selects one of 35 minutely-calibrated shims for each valve. (Mercury shim tolerances range from .006" to .011".) The correct shim is then placed in the powerhead by hand, followed by a second computer check of the calibration.
Mercury valve train with dual overhead cams.
SmartCraft Management System
Mercury's SmartCraft instrumentation provides vital engine information such as the Engine Guardian to the operator. When a problem is detected either a visual or audible alert is sent to the instrument panel and engine power is automatically reduced, advising of a concern and providing a get-home capability.
Why Verado Is Different
When designing the in-line 6 Verado outboards -- 225, 250, and 300-hp models -- Mercury engineers decided to create an engine that would be more durable than anything else on the market. They also wanted an engine that could have peak performance on hot, humid summer days when most people use their boats. Further, they wanted to address the problems that boaters historically have had at high altitudes with sluggish engines.
A Better Mouse Trap. In order to do all of that, obviously Mercury could not simply replicate conventional outboard 4-stroke design and expect anything much different to be the result. It had to engineer a completely different approach to a high-horsepower outboard engine.
At the same time, Mercury engineers naturally wanted to create an engine with reduced vibration, noise, emissions and fuel consumption. Using conventional 4-stroke technology as the benchmark, Mercury engineers set to work to improve upon existing products.
The result was the Verado, an engine introduced in 2005 that ended up having other advantages as well, such as more low-end torque and a "maintenance-free-for-life" valve train. What follows is an in-depth look at what, in our opinion, is one of the most sophisticated outboard engines on the market.
The Verado Series is designed for both superior performance on hot, humid summer days, at altitude and also a long, useful life.
Built for Saltwater Applications.
The engine is intended for both freshwater and saltwater use. However, the recent introduction of the new optional 5.44" gear case was designed specifically for rugged offshore saltwater applications and has greatly enhanced the potential applications of this engine. There is nothing quite like it on the market.
The new gear case together with its advanced anti-corrosion aluminum alloy and painting regimen, and extensive use of 300 Series stainless steel, arguably makes it the best-prepared engine for the saltwater environment.
Performance Numbers
We have tested the Mercury Verado 300-hp engine several times in a single, twin and triple configurations, and in differing types of boats. Let's go over some of the results starting with a small multi-species fishing boat, the Nitro ZV21 with a test weight of 4,685 lbs. (2,125 kg).
Test results of the 300 hp Mercury Verado in a Nitro ZV21 tournament fishing boat.
Here we have a top speed of 60.1 reached at 6000 rpm. At that speed we measured a fuel burn of 29.8 gph giving the ZV21 a range of 116 miles.
Best cruise came in at 3500 rpm and 31 mph. That speed reduced the fuel burn to 9.25 gph and increased the range to 193 miles.
Those are pretty impressive numbers but how about for larger boats? Let's take a look as we run up a single engine in a Boston Whaler 230 Vantage; twin engines in a Boston Whaler 320 Outrage offshore center console, and a triple engine set-up in a Boston Whaler 370.
WOT Speeds--
Single 300. The 230 Vantage weighed in at 4,820 lbs. (2,186.3 kgs.) and with a single 300 we recorded a top speed of 43.1 mph at 5950 rpm with a 14-1/4 x 18 x 4 ss Revolution prop. She burned 29.8 gph at WOT.
Twin 300s. The 320 Outrage weighed 9,310 lbs. (422.9 kgs.) for the test and reached a top speed of 51.5 mph at 6300 rpm with 14-5/8 x 17 x 4 Revolution ss props. This boat burned 59.0 gph at WOT.
Triple 300s. The 370 Outrage weighed 16,690 lbs. (7,586.3 kgs.) for the test and reached a top speed of 50.7 at 6400 rpms. Prop geometry was not available at the test site. Fuel burn was 87.0 gph.
Test of Boston Whaler 230 Vantage with a Single Mercury 300-hp Verado
Test Results for a Boston Whaler 320 Outrage Powered by Twin Mercury 300-hp Verados
Test of a Boston Whaler 370 Outrage powered by Triple Mercury 300-hp Verados
Best Cruise Speeds
Single 300. On the 230 Vantage, best cruise was at 4000 rpm pushing us along at 26.6 mph while burning 10.2 gph for a range of 260 statute miles.
Twin 300s. Best cruise for the 320 Outrage was recorded at 4000 rpm at a speed of 26.7 mph where the combined fuel burn for both engines was 20.4 gph providing a range of 353 statute miles if calculated with a 10% reserve.
Triple 300s. Best cruise for the 370 Outrage was recorded at 4500 rpm at a speed of 33.1 mph where the combined fuel burn was 34.9 gph providing a range of 384 statute miles with a 10% fuel reserve.
Sound Levels
BoatTEST.com takes all sound readings at the helm and several variables play a factor. Boats create different wind and water noises at the same speeds and the decibel meter is not able to distinguish engine noise from wind and water sounds. Also, the harmonics of boats are all different, even among the same model to some degree. In other words, the same engine placed on two different boats will likely have two different sound readings at any given speed or rpm.
With that as a caveat, our sound tests of the three boats powered by Verado 300-hp engines fall within OSHA industrial guidelines. At idle, our readings for both single and twin Mercury 300s were in the low to mid 60s dbA, which is remarkably quiet. We captured what appears to be an anomalous reading at idle for the triple installation which dropped to 69 for 1000 rpm which was consistent with the other two tests.
Incidentally, two engines are not twice as noisy as one, nor are three engines triple the noise level of one.
Working on Noise.Mercury has engineered this engine to reduce sound and vibration. One example of this effort is the exhaust relief system which is designed to reduce sound at idle.
Another item is the Verado multi-chambered intake sound attenuator, where the air entering the engine is ducted through specially-shaped and sized chambers to reduce overall noise. The company has also applied acoustic foam lining along the upper cowling and lower cowl to absorb high frequency noise from the engine and drive shaft.
The 300-hp Verado carries a standard 3-year limited warranty, which is non-declining. Certain boat brands (and we assume all Brunswick-owned companies) which "have met the requirements for the Mercury Installation Quality Certification Program carry an additional year of warranty on the engine," according to the company. That means a 4-year top-to-bottom warranty. This warranty also extends to the controls and rigging when installed by a factory-authorized builder. In addition, there is a total of 6 years of anti-corrosion warranty as mentioned above.


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Columbia Giving Day 2013 is on Wednesday, October 23rd. This is a 24-hour, university-wide online fundraising initiative that incorporates all University schools and programs.
Last year, Columbia Athletics saw incredible success:
· Raised over $900,000 in direct gifts, almost 25% of the total dollars raised by the University, and finished 2nd among all schools and programs
· Directed over $1 million to Columbia Athletics after adding in the Challenge winnings
· Received over one-third of all the gifts received on Giving Day
· Directed over $100,000 specifically to The Fund for Excellence, which supports The Championship Performance Initiative
This year, let's show the world how to really #TurnItBlue!
First, Columbia Athletics is competing against other University schools and programs for a share of $200,000 in incentive funds.
Second, the varsity sports programs are competing against each other for a share of a separate, additional $100,000 in incentive funds. These financial challenges are based on dollars and donors to the varsity sports program AND to The Fund for Excellence.
As long as each sports program gets at least one online gift to the sports program AND to The Fund for Excellence, each sports program will earn some portion of that $100,000, which will count toward FY14 fundraising goals. The higher the dollars and number of donors, the more the sports program has a chance to earn—and the better Columbia Athletics does against its University competitors!
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News..Exclusives..Relationships..Everything You Need To Know & YES The Word of God
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Jide Tokan and Bisola Weds
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lovely couple na wa for you o madam ladun you and oil and gas…is he a diesel distributor or the proper oil and gasReplyDeleteReplies
Is it every post U̶̲̥̅̊ commentDelete
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 21:28
As long as he is not on the doleDelete
- Laduns House Boy19 January, 2013 22:19
Know someone else into oil and gas? Those pipeline vandals.Delete
This oil and gas thing is overdone. Imagine the petrol station attendant the other day telling me he is into oil and gas!!!!! I have suffered in this my house boy job.
is it a must that you must talk?
some ppl on dole make in excess of 500-750k naira equivalent monthly o
@laduns house boyDelete
i tire o everybody is into oil and gas even the people who sell engine oil in sheds by the road side
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 14:36
thank you step....pls luca this is a new yearDelete
@least fake a smileReplyDeleteReplies
- Ginika20 January, 2013 15:31
I guess they were caught unawares. Congratulations.Delete
- Pakistani Beauty19 January, 2013 21:00
This oil and gas thing is becoming the most bastardized phrase since 'Hater'. That's how Linda went to report Don jazzy's diesel supply thingy as oil and gas company. I won't be surprised if this dude above sells kerosense in his compound sefReplyDeleteReplies
All join.....oil nah oilDelete
- Laduns biggest fan19 January, 2013 22:21
Kerosense? Low life Paki! Death becomes you!!Delete
- Bisola20 January, 2013 09:52
erm Laduns Biggest Fan, duh! Even I know that's a typo due to autocorrect. Why would she intentionally type kerosense?Delete
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 16:21
Voltron BisolaDelete
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 21:10
Adeola Randolph RIP.Delete
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 22:12
Pls, wat has dis post got to do with adeoka randolph pls?. I know the dude passed on last year.Delete
- Diamond20 January, 2013 23:19
Yes oh...plz me too I want to know wetin consyn Adeola Randolf for this story? Did bisola dejonwo date Adeola? Or are u confusing her with Abisola Ajimobi who dated Adeola for long b4 she got married to her Kola daisi husband. #confusedDelete
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 21:06
Oh my Ladun, u haven't done dis posting well, u shld have clearly said Biola denjonwo the daughter Of mr razak okoya,s only sister wosilat okoya, and Jide tokan....well well I was at the engagement ceremony, 'twas a small buh well served party on Wednesday ...bride was looking pretty.......Ladun I wldnt have know dat dis is Bisola in d pcs, I recognized jides name so I had to merge diet names...ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 21:43
Tatafo who asked you for history????? Liar the engagement was not on Wednesday so find another lieDelete
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 22:04
I gatz to belong. Who asked you if you were there or not? Ode. Obviously this whole thing is shacking you.Delete
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 22:46
What do you expect from ladun? Retarded blogging. MschewDelete
- Anonymous21 January, 2013 00:31
@ Ann 21.43' you need to shut up! Cos the engagement did take place on Wednesday and the wedding on Saturday. Don't know you are lyingDelete
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 21:57
Is dis not HMO Bisola.she's finally married 2 dis guy.thought d 2 families weren't getting along.anyway HML.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 11:08
- Laduns biggest fan19 January, 2013 22:03
Thank God, the Okoya's finally allowed her to marry the guy. They felt he wasn't good enough but she stood her ground. Congrats and I pray Jide Tokan makes it really big in life.ReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 11:09
with the way the guy bone face even on the day of his wedding this one will make it oo…either they like it or not he will use their extensive family goodwill to penetrate every corner like uncle femi ten dollar didDelete
- Mama somtee20 January, 2013 21:42
They okoya didn't want the marriage ke hmmmmmmm see wahala , if only bisola's dad was alive who is okoya family to talk , her dad was a very educated , rich and wonderful man , as at when she was a baby he had invested in her life , now some illiterate family want to flex ooomase oo.Delete
its always tricky when the part of the family who is close to the main dawg dies the rest will take the hatred,jealousy and frustrations out on the kid fencing her from the manDelete
- Anonymous19 January, 2013 23:26
D guy is in oil and gas...ReplyDelete
D lady is a bakery owner..
Y shud we b interested in des randon ppl ladun!
D above proffessions r not 'celebrity profs'
Y d fuck do we need 2 give a fuck abt a baker and her hubby!?
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- Anonymous20 January, 2013 11:20
She is Razaq Okoya's niece, dats y. OlodoDelete
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 13:45
Even if she is Okoya's niece, does dat make her a celeb? I mean every one in okoya's fam is a celeb den.. Overrated shit!Delete
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 16:53
And how is she supposed to know dat wen d aboki didn't even put any background info bout dem, so who is now d olodo? Billie jean or YOU n ladun? Ekpa!Delete
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 07:03
My ppl weda u like it or not, dey r all classed under oil and gas so don't hate, congratulate!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 07:13
Next pls.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 07:37
Ladun is a terrible terrible n lazy writer! Haba, wat kinda post is dis? Who d fuck r they? Kaiiii.... Go back to sch bikoReplyDeleteReplies
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 16:55
My thots exactly, its sooo irritating!Delete
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 08:36
Congratulations to them.ReplyDelete
Please do remember to still put God first in all you do. Visit www.thebanquethall.blogspot.com for your Daily-Word-On-The-Web. God bless you.
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 09:09
Na wa 4ladunReplyDelete
Hello people,lets make money lovely people,pls sign up below FOR FREE,it just takes a minute. Thanks for signing up n for ur time. Pls click
- Anonymous20 January, 2013 22:42
The wedding was fantastic.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous21 January, 2013 11:03
All this people using the word death anyhow ,nawaooo but let ladun put up a pix now of a dead person una go first post omg RIP THIS WORLD IS WICKED.My first time commenting here u guys please stop wishing death on odas bikonu .ReplyDelete


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It is sock WIPs as far as the eye can see around this joint. From the top, left to right: Monkeys in STR 'Spacedust', Jaywalkers in LL 'Grumperina', Canal du Midi in STR 'Nyame', Blueberry Waffles in STR 'Lagoon', a sock that I can't identify and Nutkins in Jitterbug 'Wasabi Squeeze'. Apparently I am very fond of the casting on part...but you might notice that all of the above socks are in a state of not-finishedness. And guess what? I am tired of pretending to feel bad about it. I've decided that knitting over 40 means doing whatever the hell you want and not deceiving yourself about it--so no more hand wringing for me. I'm leaving that to my better half who is experiencing a kind of dystopian bliss (but mixed with horror,too) at the current state of the economy. His entire world view has been confirmed! Oh shit . . .
My contribution to Socktoberfest is not a viral hit sock pattern (I don't have the genius skills for such an endeavor) nor is it some super-impressive output of really hard, Yarnissima socks (I bow to her acumen). No, my contribution is a gimmicky contest in honor of a. my blog anniversary--3 years of hootin' and hollerin'--and b. my love of sock yarn. Of all the yarns it's hands down my favorite to


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Yankees - 000 010 030 - 4 7 1The seven-batter rally against a shaky Rivera falls short, as Tiz pops to Jeter in short center with the bases loaded. And CI's three-run homer into the Monster Seats off Schilling -- who maybe should have been pulled a few batters earlier -- is the difference.
Red Sox - 100 000 011 - 3 5 0
The Sox blew an excellent chance at scoring off Joba in the seventh. Hisnke doubled and was bunted to third. But Lugo fanned and Ellsbury grounded to first. The Doctor doubled his pleasure and homered in the eighth, finally tagging an earned run on JtC's ERA.
The Tigers won this afternoon 6-4, as the Twins left the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth. Detroit is now only 2 GB the Yankees for the wild card spot.
Roger Clemens (4.45, 98 ERA+) / Curt Schilling (3.93, 116 ERA+)
If the Yankees want to entertain even a slim hope of winning the East, Fat Billy has to come through. More importantly, his team's wild card lead has been cut to 2.5 games (the Tigers play the Twins at 2 PM). And we know he's always done so well under pressure.
So while Wimpy Clemens promises to pay us Tuesday for a hamburger today
Schilling will rely on the breakfast of champions:


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After the free prescription discount card program got "off to a good start" in November according to one Phelps County commissioner, usage of the cards dropped in December.
According to a report from the National Association of Counties (NACo), which the county partnered with for the program, the cards were used or attempted to be used on a total of 11 prescriptions last month and of that total, four of those prescriptions gave cardholders a better price versus what the pharmacy would have sold them for during December.
County commissioners received a copy of the report at their meeting Thursday.
In November, the cards were used or cardholders tried to use them on 23 prescriptions, with nine of those giving cardholders a better price.
The report shows a total price savings of $168.12 for county residents over the last two months for all of the prescriptions filled with the cards. The average price savings per prescription in November was $5.02 and in December, the average price savings was $4.78.
The free discount cards are available at all of the pharmacies in Phelps County, as well as the Salvation Army, The Community Partnership, the county courthouse and the St. James Caring Center.
The prescription discount cards can be used by all county residents — regardless of age, income or existing health coverage — who do not have insurance or who have prescriptions not covered by insurance. The discount card is not insurance and cannot be used in conjunction with other insurance.
People who have insurance for prescription drugs may still benefit from the discount card since it may save them money on prescription drugs that are not covered by their existing plans.
There are no enrollment or claim forms, no membership or annual fees to pay and no restrictions or limits on the number of times the card can be used.
County residents who would like more information about the program or businesses and organizations that would like to offer the cards or display information about the program may contact County Treasurer Carol Green at 458-6130.
In other business
Also at Thursday's meeting, County Assessor Bill Wiggins announced that the county will appeal a decision to the Missouri State Tax Commission after a senior hearing officer ruled in favor of St. John's Health Systems, Inc. that certain personal property assessed by Phelps County in 2010 and 2011 at the Rolla Mercy Clinic is tax exempt.
The commission approved a floodplain development permit request from the City of Rolla to expand the wastewater treatment facility at 1801 Highway 72 south of Rolla. The new structures, which include a secondary clarifier and ultraviolet disinfection process equipment, will be built more than one foot above the 100-year flood elevation and will not be located in the floodway, according to Archer-Elgin Engineering, Surveying and Architecture. Dale Schmutzler, floodplain management officer with SEMA, also concurred.
The commission also received a copy of the real estate option signed by the Myers family in regards to vacating a section of County Road 7530 and the Grotto Bridge. County Clerk Carol Bennett said she was unsure if County Counselor John Beger had reviewed it yet.
The commission also met in closed session to discuss real estate.


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Poetry Dispatch No.170 | June 11, 2007
2 by Louise Erdrich
Spring Evening on Blind Mountain by Louise Erdrich
I won't drink wine tonight
I want to hear what is going on
not in my own head
but all around me.
I sit for hours
outside our house on Blind Mountain.
Below this scrap of yard
across the ragged old pasture,
two horses move
pulling grass into their mouths, tearing up
wildflowers by the roots.
They graze shoulder to shoulder.
Every night they lean together in sleep.
Up here, there is no one
for me to fail.
You are gone.
Our children are sleeping.
I don't even have to write this down.
Advice to Myself by Louise Erdrich
Leave the dishes.
Let the celery rot in the bottom drawer of the refrigerator
and an earthen scum harden on the kitchen floor.
Leave the black crumbs in the bottom of the toaster.
Throw the cracked bowl out and don't patch the cup.
Don't patch anything. Don't mend. Buy safety pins.
Don't even sew on a button.
Let the wind have its way, then the earth
that invades as dust and then the dead
foaming up in gray rolls underneath the couch.
Talk to them. Tell them they are welcome.
Don't keep all the pieces of the puzzles
or the doll's tiny shoes in pairs, don't worry
who uses whose toothbrush or if anything
matches, at all.
Except one word to another. Or a thought.
Pursue the authentic-decide first
what is authentic,
then go after it with all your heart.
Your heart, that place
you don't even think of cleaning out.
That closet stuffed with savage mementos.
Don't sort the paper clips from screws from saved baby teeth
or worry if we're all eating cereal for dinner
again. Don't answer the telephone, ever,
or weep over anything at all that breaks.
Pink molds will grow within those sealed cartons
in the refrigerator. Accept new forms of life
and talk to the dead
who drift in though the screened windows, who collect
patiently on the tops of food jars and books.
Recycle the mail, don't read it, don't read anything
except what destroys
the insulation between yourself and your experience
or what pulls down or what strikes at or what shatters
this ruse you call necessity.
from Original Fire: Selected and New Poems. © Harper Collins Publishers, 2003


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John Pappas, a resident of Smyrna, DE since 1960, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Pinnacle Health Care in Smyrna on Friday, October 12, 2012. He was 87.
John Pappas, a resident of Smyrna, DE since 1960, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Pinnacle Health Care in Smyrna on Friday, October 12, 2012.
He was 87.
Mr. Pappas was born November 29, 1924 in Shenandoah, PA. Together with his sister, Betty Virginia Pappas, they were raised in Kimberton, PA by their beloved foster parents; the late Joseph and Ella Mae Ditterline, whom they considered to be their father and mother.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 63 years, Florence R. "Lolly" Pappas.
John met Lolly in Phoenixville, PA and they were married just before he served his country in the US Army, 101st Airborne during World War II. He participated in the invasion of Europe, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Bastogne, Belgium.
In 1949, he joined Local 542, International Union of Operating Engineers primarily as a Heavy Equipment Operator. His long list of projects throughout the region included working on the 2nd span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge with his son, John. He retired in 1988 as a Life Member.
At home he could repair everything and took pride in making old things look new again.
He loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and gardening. He enjoyed watching baseball and passed along a love of his Greek heritage, music and playing the guitar to his children and grandchildren.
A loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, he is survived by his family, his son, John Pappas of Las Vegas, NV, his daughter-in-law, Carolyn Pappas also of Las Vegas; his daughter, Linda Still and her husband, Ron of Smyrna, his daughter, Debbie Poore and her special friend, Nick Blendy of Chesapeake City, MD, his son, Jerry Pappas of Felton, DE; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He will be loved and remembered for his strength, wisdom, kind heart, and generous spirit.
Burial will be private.
Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.


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Yeah, spazzed once told me you talk in your sleep Trans. Of course he's going to know your secrets. But if there's one thing that's not a secret its that you both want each other badly. No need to put up a front because we can all see right through it. :POriginally posted by spazzed
I know your secret buddo... I saw how you slipped the ghey part in as an afterthought.


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Luther split its squad this afternoon with all but the distance or mid-distance athletes competed at today's Cornell College Invite. The distance and mid-distance athletes traveled to the Hamline University Invite. No team scores were recorded at either meet.
Individually, Nick Clark won the 100 meter dash with a time of 11.00. Sam Stokes-Cerkvenik placed second in the 400 hurdles (58.16), while Joshua Olson placed third in the triple jump (40-10.50).
The 4 x 400 relay team of Clark, Erik Ohlrogge, Stokes-Cerkvenik and Jonathan Williams finished second with a time of 3:26.97.
Luther top-10 performances were posted by Dan Etter and Dan Blatter both in the hammer throw. Etter posted a distance of 161-02 that ranks second all-time. Blatter's mark of 132-0 ranks eighth all-time.
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- Kasper Rosinski
- Agnieszka Kuckowna (Kuc is probable root)
- Agnieszka Głosowna
- Agnieszka Gubalonka
- Agnieszka Fortunianka (Fortuna family name)
- Agnieszka Halastrzonka
- Maryanna Komarkowna
A note is due here. The names are in chronological order. Kasper being the first baby born in the parish in 1827. When I see clusters of names in a row, I think Polish Name day – Kasper is the 6th of January and Agnieszka is the 21st of January, so perhaps those are the approximate dates for these babies.
- Sbastyan Błaydo
- Antonina Giolewska
- Agata Ciostkowna
- Salomea Malinowska
- Maciej Wiziaszek
- Salomea Wybałowna
- Elzbeita Kuzonowna
- Maciej Kramarz
- Jozef Błaszczyk
- Maciej Misior
- Maciej Kawalski
- Maciej Juszczyk
- Jozef Dudek
- ? Kiszczanka
- Kazimierz Juszczyk
… It continues on from there. This is from an index which was not ordered, except by Akt # (i.e. 1, 2, 3, …). Implicitly that is chronological. By the way, that flurry of Maciej's probably occurred around the name day of February 24th. In Stanczyk's family name day was not utilized to any great consistency. But this parish seems to have some tradition of naming babies by the name day.
Stanczyk has indexes from about 1826-1852. I found my great-grandfather's first wife's birth record in 1833. In fact, the microfilm had the Latin Box data (usually copies in Russian-Poland partition) and the Polish Paragraph form for the same years, so I could get the data in both forms. This era uses house numbers (pod numerum) which I have found useful again. My ancestor, Julianna Kordos, was born to her father from his 2nd wife. I see her father having babies with wife #1, then when Julianna and her siblings are born it is to wife #2. Julianna's father is Adalbertus (Latin form) Kordos and I knew it was him because of the house number was common across wives. So keep your eyes open for other clues sometimes they can provide yet another reason to accept the church record as your ancestor.


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HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission says hunters bagged about 2 percent more deer this season than last.
The game commission on Monday estimates 343,110 deer were harvested during the 2012-2013 hunting seasons. That's up from 336,200 during the 2011-12 hunting seasons.
The increase was driven by a 5-percent increase in antlered deer killed. For the most recent season, hunters took 133,860 bucks, up from 127,540 last season. The harvest of antlerless deer also increased slightly, from 208,660 in 2011-2012 to 209,250.
The game commission's executive director, Carl Roe, says the most recent season was slightly above the average harvest since 2005, when the commission began trying to stabilize the deer population in most areas of Pennsylvania.


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WESTFALL TWP. - Saturday, March 16, the Delaware Valley Music Department will present the first ever Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 10 Jazz Ensemble.
Under the direction of professional drummer and band leader Sherrie Maricle, the ensemble will consist of a 23 member jazz big band and feature musical selections in all styles and genres jazz. Students from as far away as Kutztown High School will participate in the festival, in addition to featuring five Delaware Valley High School musicians.
Lance Rauh, the Directorof Bands at DV, said he is excited to host the first ever event. Similiar to other PMEA festivals, Rauh said the festival will showcase some of the best jazz students in the area. He added that, "Working with a world-class talent like Dr. Maricle will be an experience the students wonÆt soon forget."
Maricle is a Pocono based drummer who tours the world with her big band DIVA Jazz Orchestra and her jazz combo Five Play. With her bands, Maricle has performed at many of the world's most acclaimed music venues and major jazz festivals throughout the United States and abroad. DIVA has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood and was presented on the television special The Kennedy Center 25th Anniversary Celebration.
The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the DVHS auditorium, at the school campus east of Milford on Route 6/209. Admission is $5.00 and a ticket is needed for entry. For more information, contact Lance Rauh at (570)296- 1850 x7161.