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Tartan's Jake Jackson has 11 goals and 14 assists through 13 games this season.
After a junior season where he scored 25 goals and recorded 19 assists, Tartan's Jake Jackson had a chance to move onto Juniors and forgo his senior season like many elite players do.
The decision to leave could have been that much easier after the Titans went 10-16-1 last season, but Jackson decided one more year with the friends he grew up playing with is worth more than an extra season of Juniors.
And is that choice working out wonderfully or what?
With their 5-3 victory against Princeton on Thursday, Jan. 10 at Tartan Arena, the Titans have already eclipsed their win total from last season and have an 11-2-0 record.
Jackson, who has committed to play at Michigan Tech, scored a goal and had two assists against the Tigers and through 13 games has 11 goals and 14 assists.
"I am really happy with my decision," Jackson said. "I wanted to come back and play one more year with my friends, and we are having a really good season, so it is all working out."
What makes Jackson so dangerous is his speed.
With a blink of an eye he makes it front one end of the rink to the other and a stride that is so effortless he exerts little to no energy.
Admittedly, an attribute that he will say he does not have to work at as much as other skills, Jackson utilizes it to put opponents on their heels and leave them feeling helpless even though they know he is coming.
"He just has so much speed that is puts so much pressure on who we play," Titans' coach Jim McElmury said. "They are expecting it, yet he finds a way to still get by them."
It doesn't matter what the situation is. Even strength, power play or penalty kill, Jackson is all over the ice.
After Princeton's Chase Lindenfelser scored 15 seconds into the first period, Jackson got to work.
Tartan's first power play accounted for very little and Jackson was visible frustrated.
Less than two minutes after the Tigers killed of their first penalty, they went right back to the penalty box and Jackson made them pay.
Along with his exceptional speed he has developed a quick release and a hard wrist shot to add to his tools.
With the man-advantage, Jackson took the puck from behind Princeton's net, along the boards at to the right faceoff circle.
For a moment he paused and with a flick of his wrists the puck was behind Tigers' goalie Max Mattson for one of four power play tallies for the Titans.
"It was a big goal for us because you never know how your team is going to react after being scored on just 15 seconds into the game," McElmury said. "It also got our power play going as we were really solid on it tonight."
Even though he only scored once, Jackson's presence on the ice was noticeable whenever he hopped over the boards.
When the Titans are on the penalty kill they just need to clear the puck to open ice and Jackson will more than likely be the first one to it.
With little effort Jackson breezed through the Tigers with his quickness and nifty stickhandling to create scoring chances from what appeared to not be there seconds before.
"He's just a great player," Tartan forward Brady O'Sullivan said. "You just have to get him the puck and he will give you a chance to score."
With all the acknowledgement Jackson has received the past two seasons he still has his sights set on having the Titans make some noise in the postseason, where they have not made it to state since 2005.
"I'm just glad we are having a winning season," Jackson said. "I could have gone and played in juniors, but wanted to stay back. Hopefully we can keep this going and do something special in sections."
After giving up a goal just 15 seconds into the first period Tartan stormed back with four unanswered goals to defeat Princeton 5-3 on Thursday, Jan. 10 at Tartan Arena.
The Titans were led by Zach Ledman who scored twice and also had an assist while teammates Jake Jackson chipped in with a goal and two assist and Brady O'Sullivan had four assists.
Chase Lindenfelser opened the scoring for the Tigers.
Jackson tied the score in the first with a power play goal, and Mike Winberg gave Tartan the lead with a power play goal 2 minutes, 31 seconds later.
In the second period Jacob Picht gave the Titans a 3-1 lead just 26 seconds in with a power play tally on a shot from the blue line that beat Tigers' goalie Max Mattson.
Ledman scored the first of his two goals in the third, tapping in a one-timer after a perfect pass from O'Sullivan.
Princeton came back late in the third after Charlie Lupelow was called for a 5-minute boarding penalty.
Dan Muench and A.J. Wesloh scored 42 seconds apart to pull the Tigers within one with 6 minutes, 17 second left in the third.
Tartan was able to survive the final minutes of the Lupelow's major penalty and eventually get another goal from Ledman with one second left into an empty net.
Mattson finished with 26 saves for the Tigers, and Tartan's Gabe Splichal also had 26 saves.
Princeton drops to 11-3-0 on the season and will host Luverne on Saturday, Jan. 12.
Tartan improves to 11-2-0 and will take on rival North St. Paul on the road on Saturday, Jan. 12.
1. Brady O'Sullivan, Tartan
Every team needs a quarterback on the power play and the Titans had O'Sullivan running the ship. The junior had four assists and set his teammates up with quality scoring chances all night.
2. Jake Jackson, Tartan
The senior was a force all night by pressuring the Tigers' defense every time he touched the puck. He scored the Titans' first goal on the power play. He also chipped in with two assists for an impressive three-point night.
3. Zach Ledman, Tartan
Ledman scored the final two goals for Tartan, both in the third period. The Tigers mounted a comeback and put a scare into Tartan, but Ledman's goals proved to be the difference.


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simple modern elegant pave diamond curved bar "SMILE" necklace
Delicate diamond bar measures 44mm across
set in solid 14 karat gold
0.12 Carats
white full cut diamonds
color G-H
clarity SI1-SI2
solid 14 karat gold cable chain
NECKLACE LENGTH 16 inches
Spring ring clasp
14k gold diamond horseshoe necklace
14k gold diamond moon
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paypal, credit cards, money orders, etsy gift cards are accepted
I do not accept cancellations.
Refunds and Exchanges: If you are not happy with your jewelry, I am not happy. Please see the Refund/ Exchange policy section for more details.
💙💜💕Please note that custom orders are neither refundable nor exchangeable. Any modifications made upon request renders the item as a custom order and same terms apply, thank you💙💜💕
RESERVE LISTINGS and CUSTOM ORDER listings are active for 72 hours and then are no longer reserved and or are deactivated unless prior arrangements are made with me. I will not reserve an item for more than 72 hours.
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3 month plan available on items over $300.00 or otherwise agreed upon
6 month plan available on orders over $1000.00
the following terms apply:
If payments stop before the item(s) are paid in full then all payments to Nadean Designs are forfeited by the buyer ( we have had your items on reserve specifically for you as agreed upon and will not refund under any circumstance.
No refunds available for layaway items at any time.
A ONE time exchange is possible if you do not love your item unless it is a custom order and then no refunds or exchanges are available.
💗I ship most items that are NOT custom orders within 1-7 days from the time you place your order. If I cannot ship within 7 days from the time your order is placed, I will contact you as soon as I become aware.
💗A few items listed in Nadean Designs are made to order and require 1-4 weeks
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All orders over $1000.00 include promotional shipping and insurance to the USA.
Should you require insurance on an item you have purchased below $1000.00, please contact me to set up this feature BEFORE PURCHASING so I can ensure that you are able to purchase insurance from the courier before I ship.
❤I cannot refund shipping costs in either direction ( out to you from my studio or back to me on returned items). For your security, please return any items with tracking and insurance.
International buyers-- Please DO NOT ask me to ship as a gift or decrease the value on the package. By doing so you are asking me to break the law. I will not do so.
For INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING, we charge a flat rate for FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL USPS which is $25.00 to Canada, Australia, and the UK. FIRST CLASS does NOT include tracking or insurance.
Most USPS FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL packages arrive within 7-10 days after shipping.
💙There is no tracking of FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL items and no claim should your item be lost or stolen.
💙There is NO TRACKING on FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL even though you will receive an LC tracking number-- I have been assured by the post office and from experience, there is no reliable tracking.
💜The fastest and most economical way to send your package WITH TRACKING is via USPS Priority EXPRESS with tracking- which needs to be calculated based on weight and is currently for 1 item about $60.00 to the UK.
You will be able to track the progress this way.
You can add insurance if the package is lost or stolen for a fee and then we can file a claim after one month. Please note NO CLAIMS are available on FIRST CLASS international shipping EVER.
Rest assured that the "number" you receive with FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL is a CUSTOMS NUMBER and not a tracking number.
This LC "number "allows for some loose tracking. FROM EXPERIENCE, the package will stop tracking once it leaves the US and if stuck in customs it will be untraceable until delivered. 💙💙knock on wood💙💙 my overseas shipments shipped first class have always arrived- but occasionally have been significantly delayed in transit.
If you desire to track YOUR PACKAGE, and or the ability to file a claim, then YOUR package MUST be REGISTERED ( a one month delivery time minimum) or sent PRIORITY EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL ( $60 minimum).
💗💚To UPGRADE to either REGISTER your item or send PRIORITY XPRESS INTERNATIONAL in a box via USPS or a private Courier of your choice- PLEASE contact me immediately so that I can assist you in the process. I highly recommend one of these methods for cherished purchases.
💜❤💗BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CUSTOMS FEES, VAT's AND TARIFFS CHARGED by the Customs agency, government, and/or postal service in the recipient's country.
❤While international packages usually take about 7-10 days to reach their destination, the shipping time for your package can vary depending on your location.
I am not in control or responsible for delays in shipping and delivery caused by the Postal Service.
❤I cannot refund shipping costs in either direction ( out to you from my Studio or back to me on returned items). For your security, please return with an insured courier.
Just contact me within: 5 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
💗If you do not completely love your piece, I will gladly give you a full refund less shipping. You will be required to inform me you desire a refund within 3 days of receiving the jewelry.
If you are not happy with your order, please contact me for a replacement before leaving negative feedback. I will make every effort to resolve the issue with you. Thanks so much for your support.
If your item is damaged, send a photograph and request for a Return authorization via an Etsy convo within 3 days of receiving your item. We will do our best to replace your item or offer you a refund if we cannot provide a replacement.
***EXCEPTIONS TO REFUNDS: Custom orders, (including rings made to size/chain changes/ length changes, etc), SALE ITEMS, RETURN TO SENDER items, and LAYAWAY ITEMS are all exceptions and are NON REFUNDABLE.
I will offer you a one time exchange on SALE items LAYAWAY ITEMS THAT ARE NOT CUSTOM and RETURN TO SENDER items.
any change from the original listing renders the item as CUSTOM. Rings made to size are custom.
Notification/request of a refund must be sent within 3 DAYS of receipt of jewelry. Returns must be postmarked within 7 DAYS of original notification email of the return. All items must be returned in original condition, unworn and include pouch and gift box if one is provided. Notify me immediately before returning your item to be eligible for a refund or exchange.
💗I cannot refund for unused COUPON CODES after your purchase is complete. If you plan to use a COUPON CODE make sure you do at the time of purchase.
You are responsible to communicate to me your correct size. I am available to help you determine that.
The standard size that I list for most all of my bracelets are best suited for an average small to medium wrist size - actual wrist measurement of 6- 6 1/4". Many items state that if you need a larger size to just leave me a note at checkout. *Some bracelets may require a slight additional fee for a longer length. Also, please note that custom length items are non-returnable so please provide an accurate measurement at the time of purchase.
ALL of my items have the size clearly stated and many state that the size can be customized, therefore I will not be responsible for improper fit.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me with your snug wrist measurement and or ring size by Etsy convo and state your concern prior to or right after purchasing.
For rings, we can send you a plastic ring sizer for a small fee. Remember that often your dominant hand has different ring sizes for the same fingers compared to your non-dominant hand.
No refunds on shipping and insurance:
This means that 💙 If you received promotional free shipping and or insurance, once the item is returned, shipping and or insurance will be deducted from your refund amount even if it was not reflected in a shipping payment in the listing. These are charges incurred by a third party courier such as USPS and not Nadean Designs.
I suggest you return your item with tracking and insurance. I am unable to issue a refund unless I receive the item back in its original packaging within 2 weeks of purchase.
❤I cannot refund shipping costs in either direction ( out to you from my Studio or back to me on returned items). For your security, please return with an insured courier.
💙💚💗 NO refunds on CUSTOM ORDERS, Rings made to size or stone choice , Layaway items, or ITEMS PURCHASED ON SALE.
💙💚💗I do not refund for items misplaced or lost by the US Post office or private couriers. If you have purchased insurance I may be able to help you file a claim.
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BRACELETS- are high wear and if worn frequently need regular maintenance
I recommend restringing ALL bracelets every 6 months even if they appear to be intact and wearing well.
Care instructions:
ROLL ON ROLL OFF do NOT pull
Keep dry
Lay flat when not in use.
Bracelets are exposed to wear and tear more than any other jewelry item. I recommend restringing every 6 months. For your first 6 months if the bracelet breaks, I replace at no charge to you.
Gemstone Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings:
Keep dry
Lay flat when not in use.
I recommend having all BEADED and KNOTTED necklaces re-strung or knotted every year
Chain and wrap necklaces should be evaluated every 2 years for maintenance
We love both Australian and Ethiopian opals!
Ethiopian Welo opals are beautiful and high grades have amazing color play. These newer mined opals ( versus Australian) are very porous and they absorb oils, make-up, lotions, tanning sprays, and salty sweat very easily. Do not shower or swim in these opals. Cleanse with gentle soap and water and a light scrub brush. I have seen salt water eat away at these opals and tanning lotions ruin them quickly. They are truly beautiful but must use extreme care to retain the opalescence and color play inherent in their nature.
I love MIXED METAL pieces!
If you do not want your metal to change color ( a natural process for silver- oxidation- unless rhodium plated- and even then over time the rhodium plating may wear off) , then I highly recommend either 14kg filled or solid gold.
VERMEIL is defined differently in the industry.
Here is how we define it:
14-24 karat gold overlay onto sterling silver over 2.5 microns in thickness. True vermeil is reflected always in pricing. It is an expensive process that only a few artisan vendors still offer on their precious metal findings. Older vermeil findings say 15 years or older are almost always true vermeil. I have some of these amazing vermeil beads in my collection in the studio so just ask should you be interested in using them.
GOLD PLATE - is gold plated onto a base metal ( content of gold or plating thickness unknown unless specified. the type of base metal is often not specified as well).
If you do not want any chance of the gold changing color or wearing off over time this is not a recommended choice, however we do carry a few "GOLD PLATED" items in our collections.
14kg FILLED OR 14/20 GOLD FILLED is a great alternative to solid 14kg at less than 1/2 the cost- and does not wear off like much of the gold plate. GOLD FILLED IS ALWAYS MORE EXPENSIVE THAN GOLD PLATING AND A HIGHER QUALITY CHOICE.
Gold FILLED products can be refined and so the gold itself has much more intrinsic value than gold plated brass or base metal.
I mostly use 14 karat gold filled, vermeil, and sterling silver .925 metals as well as fine silver.
I will always let you know in my listing description if the metal is base and plated.
I love SOLID rose GOLD or yellow gold either in 14 , 18 , 22 or 24karat. These high karat golds I recommend on any pieces you want to last a lifetime and pass on to your children. Always expect a significant upgrade charge when using solid gold.
CARE FOR Gold & Silver
Most gold jewelry can be cleaned in a warm soap (non-film leaving dish soap-not antibacterial) and water solution using a soft brush. To dissolve grease or grime, you may use a non-abrasive, jewelry cleaner. Rinse the pieces thoroughly in warm water after cleaning. make sure to throughly dry and buff the jewelry with a soft cloth. There are also gold polishing cloths available.
Sterling Silver naturally tarnishes. when exposed to salt air tarnishing happens much more quickly. In order to maintain the shiny white appearance, using either a non- abrasive silver polishing cloth or a liquid silver cleaner can be used. When using any products to clean your jewelry make sure to rinse thoroughly with warm water.
💗💗💗When cleaning your metals use extra care to not have the gemstones come in contact with any of the cleaners especially the porous gemstones: pearl, opal, emerald, turquoise, amber, coral and onyx.**
I love custom orders when both parties are invested in the work and or I am given free design reign without a budget:)LOL
Custom work can be very rewarding but is often quite demanding of my energy and time. Often I have spent hours designing photographing and communicating and have only charged for the gemstones themselves or without a commitment to purchase. Due to higher order volume, I am having to change my policy as of May 2016:
Custom orders will require a non- refundable deposit applied towards the purchase price of the finished work. I can also work by the hour for an hourly design fee.
Please be prepared to communicate your approximate budget and purchase the deposit for custom work at the time of your custom order request.
A custom order agreement may need to be reviewed and signed by both parties to initiate work.
Thank you for understanding.
My goal is for you to be delighted with your Nadean Designs purchase.
If you are not delighted, contact me within 72 hours of receiving your item. A refund or exchange is issued once the item is returned in its original condition and packaging less shipping.
Custom orders are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Rings are non-refundable.
Sale items are NON-REFUNDABLE
Return to Sender Items are Non -Refundable.
Any change from the original listing renders the item "CUSTOM".
If the item is damaged upon arrival please send a photo and I will work to replace your item quickly including all shipping costs.
Please send me correct measurements (ring/wrist)
Resizing can be done for a fair cost for labor and materials.
For orders to North America:
For GUARANTEED overnight delivery
UPS charges between $60-$80 on most items
For 1-2 day delivery via USPS PRIORITY EXPRESS,
Our postal service charges about $25
You can purchase expedited shipping in our shipping section or contact me for assistance.
Either way, please contact me to ensure I can in fact ship overnight. If there are orders ahead of you I reserve the right to charge an internal rush fee of $30.00 and will let you know if rush shipping is possible before payment. Please contact me.
I do custom orders. I normally require a non-refundable deposit or a fee per hour design service to get started on labor intensive custom orders.
Length changes or stone substitutions are easily done on most items - buyer purchases before making any changes is always a requirement.
14 karat gold and higher karat gold are really the only items safe for swimming and showering in daily.
14 karat gold-filled, vermeil, sterling silver and rose gold-filled will usually all oxidize and change color over time.
Gold plated items will change color the fastest.
Ethiopian opals are porous and they will absorb body oils, lotions, makeup, and tanning sprays. Keep dry and away from these materials. Do not swim, garden, workout, or shower in your opals
Do not use any ultrasound, polishing cloths, or vibration type cleaners on opals.
For opals, it is best to gently clean with a microfiber cloth ( glass lens cleaner).
14k, gold-filled, and sterling items without gemstones, polishing cloths, and ultrasonic cleaners are safe.
The buyer is responsible for insurance on orders. Please contact us should you prefer insurance on your purchase.

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- Summary
Roll out pastry dough like a pro with this silicone mat. Our slip-proof mat works well for rolling out piecrusts, cookie dough and other pastries. Handy measurements along the edges also guide you in shaping pizzas, flatbreads and free-form tarts.
- Made of flexible silicone, which is nonstick, easy to clean, and nonabsorbent.
- Includes guides for rolling out pastry dough in several diameters.
- Inches also marked along edges.
- Rolls up for easy storage.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 25" x 18"
- Made in China.
- Use & Care
- Do not use in the oven or as a cutting surface.
- Hand-wash.
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UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3–5 business days. UPS is unable to deliver to P.O. boxes.
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For an additional charge of $26 per address, we can expedite delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Orders received by 9:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday through Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
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At Williams Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. Attention to design, materials, safety and construction are our priority. Upon receipt, please inspect your purchase and notify us of any damage; we will arrange for a prompt replacement.
If within 30 days, you are dissatisfied for any reason, you may return your purchase for a refund of the merchandise value. An original receipt or gift receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Returns with a gift receipt will be refunded in the form of a Merchandise Credit for the amount indicated on the gift receipt. Returns with original receipt will be refunded in the original form of payment, cash and check refunds over $100 will be issued as a company check (may take 14 business days from time of request).
For all cutlery returns (knife sets, single knives, cutting boards, knife sharpeners and knife storage), please contact us at 888.922.4108 to initiate the return.
We cannot accept returns on monogrammed, personalized, special-order items, custom upholstery, food, items shipped direct from the vendor or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. Final sale items ending in .97 or .99 cannot be returned.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Mike from Cowtown from Works like charm! I have used this mat only once and I already think its 1000x better than the one I had before. This is silicone so it doesn't slip and the pastries don't stick to this at all. The measurement increments are so helpful and thoughtful.Date published: 2019-09-17Rated 5 out of 5 by DanielleNoire from Wonderful Pastry Mat I was looking for a large, sturdy pastry mat to replace the one I had, which was a laminated paper stock. This is such nicer quality. Easy to clean and put away. I use it for rolling out pizza dough and cookies; I've had no issues at all.Date published: 2017-01-14Rated 4 out of 5 by funtoshop from Serves the purpose A bit pricey, but it is a great to have some extra space on the counter for rolling out dough. Non-stick and marking features are great to have. Haven't used it long enough to see how it holds up over time. The only comment that I'd say is that I wish it would be a bit thicker. It is pretty thin comparing to the smaller kinds that I have that fit in the baking sheets so I was kind of expecting a thicker mat.Date published: 2016-12-13Rated 5 out of 5 by PMacW from I love this thing! This is so useful, functional, and easy to use and clean.Date published: 2016-01-20Rated 5 out of 5 by Snowoman from Easy to use This mat makes rolling dough very easy. It's also easy to clean.Date published: 2016-01-07Rated 5 out of 5 by Keldona from Really a must have! I just used my mat for pies this Thanksgiving, boy what a time saver! My crusts came out delicious! No extra flour needed for me at least! So easy to use, I will make my own crusts from now on, for everything. A must have in your kitchen!Date published: 2015-11-29Rated 5 out of 5 by Vagigi2 from Should have bought one years ago! After using the nonstick pastry mat, I wish I had purchased one a long time ago. It made it so much easier to roll out to the desired size with the measurements on the mat. It was so nice that the mat stays in one place without slipping or moving while rolling out the pastry dough. I'm sure I will enjoy using the pastry mat many times because I do like making pies and other goodies.Date published: 2015-07-09Rated 5 out of 5 by arubachic from Awesome! product! This item saved my life. I decided to bake & decorate 100 cookies for my mom's party at the last minute. It works like a charm. I highly recommend it.Date published: 2015-04-20
The product details say do not use as a cutting surface. Certainly I wouldn't use it the same way as a cutting board. But would it be ok to use cookie cutters?Hi cookiebaker23, We do not recommend using a cookie cutter on this mat. The sharp edge of a stainless-steel cookie cutter could nick the mat.Date published: 2019-09-23
Looking for a mat to roll large circles of fondant. Once rolling the fondant, can the mat be lifted to place over cake? Will the fondant gently fall away from the mat onto the cake? Thank youHi Deedee66, Yes, the fondant will not stick to the mat.Date published: 2019-04-29
How does the mat stay in place? Also, mentions that it can be rolled to store. Would that make it more difficult to lie flat afterwards? Thanks so much.Hi Raggedy1, As you roll out the dough, the pressure against the mat will cause the silicone to hold the mat in place. To store, we suggest rolling the mat with the measurements on the outside and do not fold as doing so may cause the mat to crack over time. When you unroll the mat and roll out the dough, the mat will flatten in-place.Date published: 2019-02-02


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We've been waiting far, far too long for a new book from Mike Carey, author of the Felix Castor books and also writer of such great comics as The Unwritten, Lucifer and My Faith in Frankie. So rejoice in the book trailer for his new book, The Girl With All the Gifts.
The Girl With All the Gifts is actually credited to M.R. Carey, but the name change hasn't dented Carey's brilliance at all. I've read most of it already, but I made myself stop because the book doesn't come out until June 2014 in the U.S., and I wanted to have it fresh in my mind when I review it then. Suffice to say, though, that it was hard to quit reading such a compelling, intense book.
I won't give away any of the book's secrets here — but you can read some chapters right now, if you like its Facebook page.


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Ashley Wheeler notched her first goal of the season against RPI (Gil Talbot).
TROY, N.Y. – A first-period goal gave the Harvard women's hockey team an early lead but host Rensselaer manufactured a goal in the second and third periods to claim a 2-1 victory Saturday at Houston Field House. Harvard dips to 6-7-2, 5-3-2 in conference play while RPI overtakes the Crimson for fourth in the league standings with a 6-3-1 league mark.
The Crimson, determined to snap its three-game streak without a first period goal, did just that midway through the first against the Engineers. Josephine Pucci worked the puck into the Rensselaer zone to Ashley Wheeler and Wheeler dished to Katharine Chute near the left faceoff circle. Chute slid the puck back to Wheeler who tipped the puck past RPI goalie Sonja van der Bliek on a diving attempt to give Harvard a 1-0 lead at 8:55 of the first. The Crimson killed two RPI power-plays down the stretch to maintain a 1-0 edge at the break.
Harvard looked sharp to start the second, killing off a third power-play in the early going. The Engineers upped the pressure considerably in the back half of the stanza and with the Crimson defense struggling to clear the zone, the hosts finally broke through. With 6:19 left in the period, Taylor Horton bested Harvard goalie Laura Bellamy off an assist from Andie LeDonne, knotting the score at 1-1.
A pair of Harvard penalties late in the period put the hosts on a 5-on-3 advantage for over a minute, but the Crimson allowed just one shot on the 5-on-3 and rode clutch saves from Bellamy to kill off the remaining infraction. RPI fired 12 shots on net in the frame, but the score remained tied at 1-1 through two.
The Harvard defense looked set to start the third, killing off its sixth penalty of the day with relative ease. The trouble came just past the halfway point of the third when matching penalties resulted in a 4-on-4 situation for two minutes. RPI used the space effectively and LeDonne picked off a pass at the Harvard blueline, burying the ensuing shot past Bellamy on her glove side.
The Crimson pulled its goalie in the final minute and managed a few good looks but could not find the equalizer, sealing the 2-1 final. Pucci picked up her fourth point of the weekend and Bellamy finished with 19 saves in goal. Wheeler's goal was her first on the season.
Up next for the Crimson: a four game home stand, beginning with a Jan. 14 showdown against ECAC opponent St. Lawrence at 7 p.m.


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I read with attention some information posted by the Brazilian Instituto Nacional da Propiedade Industrial (INPI) regarding patents. The news broadcast educates the readers about the justification of patents. While the report is quite short – just a couple of paragraphs, it does indeed mentions the 3 functions of patents i.e. to stimulate inventive activity; to encourage investment (and so recovering the investment) and; to disseminate information.
The reason for my consideration in this [perhaps no so fashionable] information is that I have later on noticed how much we are focusing on the economic rights of a patent. At the moment I am revisiting the specs of the IP module that I run and I am making sure that I do spend a little more time in this issue – not just in the introduction of the course but in every single IP right. For example by reading INPI's report I learned that 70% of the information that is disclosed in a patent are not to be found in any other source – did you know that?
The full report can be read here.
Will Mexico really shorten medicament patent term?
From a newsflash today, IP Tango learns that Mexico is planning to exploit the fact that there are few votes in patents. It reads, in relevant part:
Source, "Bill to diminish the life term of patents for medicaments", Olivares & Cía., S.C.,
"On January 23, 2013, the Mexican Senate published a Bill adding article 23 bis to the Industrial Property Law (IP Law). This Bill intends to establish a "special" life term for patents claiming a substance or a mix of substances regulated by article 221, sections I to III of the Health Law that is: drugs, active ingredients and raw materials related to drugs.The opinion expressed in this news item is that
According to this Bill, the 20 years life term for patents claiming such subject matter would start from the date of filing of first patent application abroad (priority date), instead of the filing date in Mexico, as currently set forth by the IP Law, which could reduce life term up to one year ...".
" .. this Bill contravenes International Treaties adopted by Mexico related to Intellectual Property, mainly as it means an arbitrary shortening of the life term of a particular kind of patents, which is privative and would be considered unconstitutional".The proposal certainly goes against the general trend in recent years towards lengthening the life of drug patents, a policy that is currently being revisited by Australia too (see The SPC Blog here, here and here).
Source, "Bill to diminish the life term of patents for medicaments", Olivares & Cía., S.C.,
Colombia slashes official fees, assists local artisans and SMEs
Colombian artisans will benefit the most, with a 90% reduction in trademark application fees. Micro and small Colombian companies will benefit from a 40% reduction in official fees for the registration of product and service marks.Source: "National Patent and Trademark Office reduces official fees by up to 90%", written by Margarita Castellanos, Castellanos & Co, Bogota, for World Trademark Review, 25 January 2013.
The decision to reduce official fees follows studies carried out by the National Patent and Trademark Office, which determined that Colombia was among the four most expensive countries among a group of 50 countries, including European, Latin-American, Asiatic and Middle Eastern countries [it would be good to know the reasoning of the study: countries do not compete with one another in terms of price competition for national trade mark registrations. Is there evidence that the fees constitute a deterrent to obtaining protection? It is usually a lot cheaper to register a trade mark -- even in an "expensive" country -- than it is to litigate it once you have got it].
Foreign applicants will also benefit from the reduction in official fees, mainly with regard to the filing of additional classes within a multiclass application, which will be 50% cheaper than the regular trademark application fee. The official fee for the renewal of trademark registrations has also been reduced by half compared to last year's tariff, making the maintenance of trademarks a less expensive exercise....
AAAML XI INTERNATIONAL COGRESS - Geographical Indications and Trademarks
The AAAML (@aaaml) has organized its XI International Congress to be held at Parma on 15-16 March, 2013.
The Congress will be focused on a global approach of Geographical Indications and Trademarks in the market place and the latest developments and best practices in EU, USA and China at a glance.
This Congress will provide participants with an overview of international legal framework for Geographical Indications and its relationship with the trademark system. The Congress also focus the EU GIs sui generis systems (agricultural products and foodstuffs, wine sector and spirit drinks) and relevant new Regulation on quality schemes, as well as the new examination practice of Articles 7 (1)(j) and 7 (1)(k) CTMR and the protection of GIs in the CTM system. Enforcement measures of GIs and crucial Case Law will be addressed to provide attendees valuable practical legal tools. The experience of the Groups and related Association will conclude the Congress.
The Consejo Regulador del Tequila will provide the perspective of Latin-American Geographical Indications.
The Congress includes two very interesting visits to a Parmigiano Reggiano PDO dairy and to a Prosciutto di Parma PDO producer.
Evidently this event is a must!! You cannot miss it.
Please take in account that there is an special fee until February 22, 2013. Hurry Up!!!
Complete details here
Contact: email@example.com
Brazil 2012: economic uncertainty and registration of IP
Patricia Covarrubia January 18, 2013
Economic crisis has affected many markets worldwide, and there is of course global uncertainty. This scenario can be reflected in the numbers of application of IP in their respective offices.
In Brazil we learned that patent applications remain high – for both: foreign and domestic patent applications. The Brazilian Instituto Nacional da Propiedade Industrial (INPI) reports that the increase is of 6% compared to previous year (i.e. 2011). Moreover, it states that the "number of applications has been rising since 2010, after the fall observed between 2008 and 2009 due to the first impact of the international economic crisis. Since 2009, the cumulative increase in patent applications is nearly 30%." INPI clarifies that several factors such as a growth in domestic innovation through research centres (attracting foreigners to the country), and companies, universities and research centres working on innovation. INPI, trying to encourage further application, especially from small and medium enterprises, is preparing to launch the e-patent system this year.
However, the case of applications has not been the same for trade marks. In 2012 INPI saw a decline in the number of applications (negative growth of 2% comparing to previous year). Yet, micro and small businesses, as well as individual entrepreneurs, increased their applications by 30%. INPI explains that the economic crisis has led many businesses "to postpone investment and thereby not launching new products and brands."
In Brazil we learned that patent applications remain high – for both: foreign and domestic patent applications. The Brazilian Instituto Nacional da Propiedade Industrial (INPI) reports that the increase is of 6% compared to previous year (i.e. 2011). Moreover, it states that the "number of applications has been rising since 2010, after the fall observed between 2008 and 2009 due to the first impact of the international economic crisis. Since 2009, the cumulative increase in patent applications is nearly 30%." INPI clarifies that several factors such as a growth in domestic innovation through research centres (attracting foreigners to the country), and companies, universities and research centres working on innovation. INPI, trying to encourage further application, especially from small and medium enterprises, is preparing to launch the e-patent system this year.
However, the case of applications has not been the same for trade marks. In 2012 INPI saw a decline in the number of applications (negative growth of 2% comparing to previous year). Yet, micro and small businesses, as well as individual entrepreneurs, increased their applications by 30%. INPI explains that the economic crisis has led many businesses "to postpone investment and thereby not launching new products and brands."
Chile: Charging VAT to mass entertainment
Patricia Covarrubia January 10, 2013
The Chilean Culture Committee of the Chamber of Deputies has agreed to ask the government to sponsor a bill to end the tax differences between foreign and domestic mass entertainment.
The proposition is based on the fact that this reality is based on 1974 law which sought to open the international market. According to Deputy Alfonso De Urresti "the law is simply outdated today." Actors also addressed the Commission of Culture requesting "equal treatment" and "a stronger institutional framework that aims to protect and promote national artistic creation."
Parliamentarians do agree that national artists and creators are at a disadvantage in this area. Finally the news from the Chamber of Deputies (here) reports that the Culture Committee is to establish a "technical committee to discuss this topic, and make a commitment to hold a seminar in March, which is attended by all concerned parties."
Uh? Are we seen an infringement of an economic right in disguise?
Genetic resources and the debate over legacy
Patricia Covarrubia January 08, 2013
Looking to protect and prevent the illegal use of genetic resources and also to protect traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples, Chile is exploring a Bill introduced in December, 20th 2012 (Bulletin 8751) which seeks to amend the Chilean Constitution.
The Bill explains that countries like Chile which is rich in flora and fauna and moreover, rich in know-how from its peoples, has become imperative in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and biotechnology industry.
Source Camara de Diputados de Chile.
The Bill explains that countries like Chile which is rich in flora and fauna and moreover, rich in know-how from its peoples, has become imperative in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and biotechnology industry.
The Bill's authors also highlight the concept of biopiracy and ask for the Chilean authorities to take a more proactive attitude. In this regards the authors claim that Chile must make his own the genetic heritage of its nation, and that it should be part of the public domain of the Chilean people. It also noted that Chilean genetic heritage should not be patented by other countries and that "any type of use that is made of this national genetic wealth should be given under the Convention on Biological Diversity".
Chile: Seminario sobre caducidad por falta de uso de marcas
En Chile está próximo a ser despachado el proyecto de ley por parte del Ejecutivo, que introduce modificaciones a la Ley 19.039 de Propiedad Industrial, una de las cuales es el establecimiento de la institución de la "caducidad de marcas".
Para analizar el proyecto de ley se ha organizado el seminario "Caducidad Marcaria" que busca principalmente que los asistentes conozcan el contenido de la reforma referida a la causal de extinción del derecho marcario por falta de uso del signo. El análisis será desde su procedencia constitucional, como desde una más perspectiva especifica, estudiando los cambios que se provocarán en la Ley 19.039, así como el conocer los aspectos probatorios involucrados en el no uso de la marca objeto de caducidad.
Además se analizará la normativa internacional que en su mayoría ya tiene incorporada esta institución, por lo que es muy importante que los asistentes tenga claridad respecto de cómo funciona esta causal en términos prácticos en otras legislaciones, con el fin de tener una noción más completa de la caducidad marcaria, en general, y los resultados que esta tiene en el derecho comparado.
El grupo de ponencias y expositores es el siguiente:
- "Efectos en la propiedad marcaria, constitucionalidad y derecho de propiedad". Marcos Morales, Vicepresidente de la Asociación Chilena de la Propiedad Intelectual ACHIPI y Director de Marcas y Patentes de Alessandri & Compañía Abogados.
- "Como opera la caducidad en derecho comparado". Marino Porzio, Director de la Asociación Chilena de Propiedad Industrial (ACHIPI) desde 1993 hasta 2005 y presidente de la misma en el período 2003-2005.
- "Pérdida de Distintividad; ¿Suficiente razón de caducidad?". Rodrigo Cooper, profesor de Pre y Post grado de Propiedad Intelectual y Derecho Comercial de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Chile,
y de Post Grado en LLM U. de Heidelberg.
- "Visión restrictiva del derecho de registro de una marca, visión competitiva". Alfredo Montaner, profesor de Derecho de Propiedad Intelectual e Industrial de la Universidad Finis Terrae y del Diplomado de Propiedad Intelectual de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
- "Institución de la caducidad marcaria en Mexico". (Invitado Extranjero) Martín Michaus, abogado mexicano, ex Presidente de ASIPI.
Fecha: 8 de enero de 2013, 18.00 hrs.
Auditorio Arturo Alessandri, Facultad de Derecho Universidad de Chile
Organiza: INAPI y Centro de Estudio en Derecho Informático (CEDI) de la Universidad de Chile.
Inscripciones, objetivos y programa
Fuente: Derechomarcario.cl
The Madrid Protocol in Latin America: Is Colombia changing business strategies or acting as a guinea pig?
Patricia Covarrubia January 07, 2013
The most recent issue of the European Intellectual Property Review (EIPR) i.e. January, 2013 Vol 35 No 1, brings us an article which aims to "analyse the consequences of Colombia's accession to the Madrid Protocol, a system which grants an international trade mark with the filing of one application only: the central question is whether Colombia's accession will produce a "snowball effect" in Latin America."
In fact, the question appears to be already answered since Mexico, as previously reported here, is now also part of this protocol.
The article's title is the heading of this post and is written by Andres Echeverri Uribe, Organizacion Corona, Bogota, and I. While the article embarks on studying the advantages and disadvantages of accession for the Colombia's market in an era of globalization, it also explores the reality of its own small and medium enterprises (SMEs) when trade mark is at issue.
The article can be accessed through Westlaw or Lawtel.
IMPI estrena el 2013 con nuevo Director General
El Secretario de Economía, Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, por instrucciones del Presidente de la República, Enrique Peña Nieto, dio posesión a Miguel Ángel Margáin González, como nuevo Director General del Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI).
Miguel Ángel Margáin, es Licenciado en Derecho por la UP y realizó sus estudios de Maestría en Derecho en la Universidad de Cambridge, antes de su nombreamiento fue socio del despacho Arochi, Marroquín & Lindner.
Ha sido miembro de numerosas asociaciones relacionadas con la Propiedad Industrial e Intelectual, entre ellas la Asociación Mexicana para la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (AMPPI) de la que fue presidente; la Barra Mexicana Colegio de Abogados; la Asociación Internacional de Marcas (INTA); la Asociación Interamericana de la Propiedad Intelectual (ASIPI); la European Communities Trademark Association (ECTA); la Asociación Internacional para la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual (AIPPI), además de Vicepresidente y vocero del Comité de Derechos de Propiedad Intelectual de la American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham, por sus siglas en inglés).
Desde IP Tango le deseamos la mejor de las suertes a @mikemargain y al @IMPI_Mexico en sus objetivos de promover la protección y defensa de la Propiedad Intelectual.
Fuente: IMPI
Turrialba: a first for Costa Rica
Turrialba is a soft white cheese which has been produced in its volcanic environment since at least 1870
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ASIPI e INTA acaban de publicar el informe "Las marcas en América Latina: Estudio de su impacto económico en 10 países de la región" . ...
En el año 2005 se realizó una importante reforma en materia de marcas en México, la cual fue impulsada por un grupo de empresas mexicanas...
This week, the Brazilian Intellectual Property Office (INPI) published the first process for international applications of trade marks. It...
El Doctor Luis José Diez Canseco, actual presidente del Tribunal de Justicia de la Comunidad Andina, recientemente visitó Colombia con el...
Como el tema del rescate de los mineros será recurrente durante un tiempo, bien vale la pena aclarar algunos datos especialmente relacionado...


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Three Texas lawmakers are planning to introduce a new law to give school districts more options in providing security on campus.
Sen. John Whitmire, Sen. Tommy Williams and Rep. Dan Huberty are expected to announce the "Texas School District Security Act" on Tuesday. They say the bill will give districts more options for increased law enforcement and other security measures in schools.
Williams and Huberty are both Republicans, while Whitmire is the Democratic chair of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. The bill is the latest response to the school shooting in Newtown, Conn. that left 20 children dead.
The latest news from around North Texas.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has proposed providing state-funded special weapons training to school teachers. The National Rifle Association has called for armed guards in every school. Some Democrats want stricter gun laws.
School officials in Cleburne are considering a plan to allow some teachers to carry concealed weapons. Read more about that proposal here.


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It's difficult to imagine "After Midnight" eventually going on tour around the country.
This is one Broadway show that it's probably best to travel to New York to see, as the assemblage of talent (musicians, singers, dancers) is so extraordinary it's unlikely stand-ins or understudies could pull it off with the same style and energy.
Here is a video snippet of the 90 minutes of rhythms from the stage.
Poems by Langston Hughes, night clubs that date back to the prime of the Jazz Age, and lots of Duke Ellington music—that's the setting.
Picture extra spice from breakdancing too on top of tap and jazz dancing with amazing splits on ground and in air.
90 minutes constant action with 27 songs, most with dance—WOW!
The stars in the cast include Fantasia Barrino of earlier "American Idol" fame and Dulé Hill known to many from "The West Wing" and other film/TV credits.
Truth to tell, these stars do shine but so does everyone else in the cast such that they are just part of the ensemble.
One has to think back to Ziegfield follies to picture costumes so sparkling, whether they are jewel clad showgirls a la Josephine Baker or debonair white suit finery.
If there is one star it is probably the band, The Jazz at Lincoln Center All Stars, all chosen by music legend Wynton Marsalis, whose stage moved back and forth as they either accompanied or took center spotlight.
In a word—entertainment.
Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 W 47th Street), New York, New York
Visit "After Midnight" Website or call 212 239 6262 or 800 432 7780 for tickets.
Tuesdays- Thursdays 7:30 PM
Fridays and Saturdays 8:00 PM
Wednesdays and Saturdays Matinee 2 PM
Sunday Matinee 3 PM
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Photos: Matthew Murphy


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These etched PCB Time Lord symbols were made by George Hadley, who was inspired by the Gallifreyan artwork used on the artifacts and relics on Doctor Who. (Most recently seen on the mysterious baby cradle in the episode "A Good Man Goes to War") Hadley writes:
The main good time-traveling race in the show is called the Time Lords that live on the planet Gallifrey. The Gallifreyan artwork used on the artifacts and relics of the Time Lord race is some of my favorite, so I set out to recreate some of the artwork, using PCB etching as a medium.
Based off of tibots.deviantart.com/art/Time-Lord-seal-pattern-177133429 by deviantart user tibots. This one involved lots of fine details, so it's not perfect, but it still turned out very well :-)


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Hepatitis A: Inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). HAV is usually transmitted from person to person by food or drink that has been contaminated with the stool of a person with hepatitis A. This type of transmission is called "fecal-oral." The virus is more easily spread in areas where there are poor sanitary conditions or where good personal hygiene is not observed. In 2003 there were hepatitis A outbreaks in the US associated with eating raw or lightly cooked green onions (scallions). Casual contact, as in a school, office, or another work setting, does not spread the virus.
Hepatitis A can be transmitted by men (both adolescents and adults) who have sex with men. Hepatitis A outbreaks among men who have sex with men have been frequently reported. The virus can also be transmitted by illegal-drug users.
Hepatitis A develops within 2 months of exposure to the virus. The average incubation period for the virus is 28 days (range: 15-50 days) until symptoms appear. Hepatitis A can range greatly in severity. Some persons with hepatitis A virus infection have no signs or symptoms of the disease. Older persons are more likely to have symptoms than children. In its most dire form, the disease can lead to liver failure and death. This is relatively rare.
The symptoms and signs tend to appear abruptly and may include fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) and dark urine. Symptoms usually last less than 2 months. A few persons are ill for as long as 6 months. Recovery is usually complete.
The diagnosis of hepatitis A is confirmed by a blood test (IgM anti-HAV). When immediate protection against hepatitis A infection is needed, immunoglobulin (gamma globulin) is used. Immunoglobulin is effective only if given within two weeks of exposure, and protection only lasts for two to four months. Immunoglobulin can be used to protect household contacts of someone with acute viral hepatitis, and by travelers who must depart for regions with poor sanitation and high hepatitis A rates before vaccines can take effect. Travelers can receive immunoglobulin and hepatitis A vaccine simultaneously.
Hepatitis A vaccine is used before exposure to hepatitis A virus for persons who are more likely to get the infection or are more likely to get seriously ill if they do get hepatitis A. The Ceneters for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)recommend the hepatitis A vaccine for persons traveling to or working in countries that have high or intermediate rates of hepatitis A; children in areas where the rates of hepatitis A were or are at least twice the national average during the baseline period of 1987-1997; men who have sex with men; injecting and non-injecting illegal-drug users; persons who work with hepatitis A virus-infected primates or with hepatitis A virus in a research laboratory setting; people with chronic liver disease; and persons who have clotting-factor disorders such as hemophilia and who are administered clotting-factor concentrates such as Factor VIII and Factor IX.
Also called infectious hepatitis, epidemic jaundice. See also hepatitis A immunization.


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New Clone on the Block
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
Location: Ontario
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:43 pm
Post subject: 7674 V-19 Torrent Review
Here's the revised set review for the V-19.
Lego.com Info:
Includes Clone Pilot minifigure!
Launch the flick-fire missiles and open the sliding cockpit!
Wings fold down and landing gear folds up to go from landing mode to flying mode!
V-19 Torrent has a 21½" (55cm) wingspan!
Measures 9" (23cm) long and 9½" (24cm) high!
My Opinion:
The Pros:
This set has lots of dark red piece which great for any of you that are going to ripe it apart for pieces. The overall engineering Lego did on this thing is awesome with landing gear that deploys as you fold up the wings and visa versa Swoosh ability? It's pretty good. The ship is a little hard to hold since in flight there's a thin wing where you would usually hold a ship. One of the nice things that makes this set more playable are flick missiles set includes 4 missiles however only has slots to fire 2. For all you minifigure collectors, you'll be happy to have a new minifigure. As far availability I didn't have problems getting it, several on shelves. The numbers are dropping from the first stock but I'm sure there's more coming. Overall the engineering on this thing makes the set for me. Finally someone works at Lego that can build a function able set. My show room collection wouldn't be complete with out it.
The Cons:
Sadly only one clone and he has none of the new accessories. Also there is nowhere to put his gun on the ship. One major issue was holes in the cockpit. Not so much an issue but just annoying was the landing gear "foot" was basically one large black molded piece. Overall, it could have had some more bells and whistles.
Parts: 9/10
Minifigures: 7/10
Detail: 8/10
Playability: 8/10
Price to parts: 7/10
Availability: 10/10
Swoosh ability: 9/10
Overall rating: 9/10
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 3:08 pm
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Did you have trouble with the landing gear. Mine is drunk. It can't stand upright on it's landing gear. It just falls over.
What would you do for a Klondike bar?
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New Clone on the Block
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
Location: Ontario
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:59 pm
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No/yes, pay close attention to the smaller black gears that slide in towards the end. If these are off by even one tooth it probably isn't tilting far enough forward, therefore, like a drunken donkey, it falls on its boots! Make sure the section with the larger gears is pushed all the way forward. Then as your holding it tightly in place you can slide the back smaller gears into a tighter slot that should keep it standing. I had the same "problem" but I caught it. As I was building it, I thought to myself, This is too loose. I'm going to see if this goes tighter." It did. Hopefully it works for you too.
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:42 pm
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Revised! Thanks Rook.
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Darth's Zombie
Joined: 07 Sep 2005
Location: Columbus, OH
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:02 pm
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Great revised set review Rook!
I got this set recently and had the same issue with my landing gear. My final solution was to advance the gear one turn before sliding the smaller gears into place. This required holding the ship against my body to make sure the wings were all the way up as I slid the gears into place with my other free hand.
The final stance of the ship is that it sits slightly nose down. Looking at the official Lego pics, it looks like they had the same final assembly stance, but rotated the pictures to make it look more level. Check out the shadows in the pics to see if you find the same thing for yourself. Or maybe I'm just seeing things.
The rotating wing mechanism is very similar to the 7659 Imperial Landing Craft, but stepped up one more notch with the addition of the center wing as the actuator instead of a hand turned tooth gear. This set is a great mix of Technic parts with standard bricks and plates. I really like this trend that Lego has been using in their recent models.
Great set (It Rocks!
) and I would recommend it to someone with some mild building skills. It's definitely not for the novice builder.
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:07 pm
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Much better review Rook. I have to find the money some how to grab two of these. I mainly just want the pilots for the RGS.
Oh, signatures are so over rated. =D
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:06 pm
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I really want some EP 2 pilots but I have 4 ep 3 Pilots so...
"May the Schwartz be with you!"-Yogurt
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Joined: 14 Nov 2006
Location: Ontario
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 10:13 am
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The final stance of the ship is that it sits slightly nose down. Looking at the official Lego pics, it looks like they had the same final assembly stance, but rotated the pictures to make it look more level. Check out the shadows in the pics to see if you find the same thing for yourself. Or maybe I'm just seeing things.
Yep, on the right engine the angle increases as you move from left to right following the bottom line of the engine and the line of the shadow. You can also see it in the feet but they are smaller so it's much harder to see.
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Location: Oxford, UK
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:14 pm
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I've just picked up this set, and managed to build it successfully without the wonky-landing problem.
I'm enjoying the sturdiness of the thing - compared to say, the ARC 170, the V-19 is far more able to stand up to swooshing and anything greater than a slight knock. The technic construction is pretty clever, but doesn't take up too long, unlike the motorized AT-AT!
Decent set, though badly overpriced at £49.99 RRP in the UK.
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Walter Kovacs
Joined: 07 Jun 2007
Location: St Louis, MO, USA
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:07 am
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Very nice review, Rook.
Of the three Clone Wars sets I've picked up, this is my favorite. It's much more swooshable than the RGS. And I love the entire wing/landing gear mechanism.
I'm not much of a minifig collector, but I have to say the Clone Pilot is excellent. I wouldn't mind having a few extras; perhaps some BPs will fill that void.
I'd say that the V-19 is a must buy for any PT or CW fan.
Oh, and I had no problems with the landing gear. I even moved the gear into place 10 or so steps early.
Somebody help!!!
My addiction to Legos is interfering with my addiction to RPGs!
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Location: France
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:01 pm
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I'd rather like a juniorized version of this ship in a cheaper set because I prefer minifigs to ships but I must admit the whole complex construction worthes the money, especially for those who like TECHNIC and smart ideas to move the wings from resting to flying mode.
I just hope we get more clone pilots in a cheap battle set to drive (old and new) gunships...
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Location: virginia
Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:36 pm
Post subject: wings
i saw on a youtube video that the torrents wing has a small latch, and if turned, the rear wing falls and pulls the landing gear up and the side wings down. i bought tthe set and when this is done, the wing falls very slowly and rests at a 75 degree angle, any suggestions on how to fix the problem, thanks
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New Clone on the Block
Joined: 14 Nov 2006
Location: Ontario
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 9:22 am
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Yep. Read the previous posts in this thread. I already answered your question. But basically your gears are off. Push the wing & the landing gear to their maximum points without breaking them and then slide the small black gears into place.
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RF Aurora
Joined: 20 Apr 2007
Location: Seneca, IL
Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:11 pm
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I got my V-19 today, and its a nice "little"fighter, but also a most annoying build. It took me a few tries to get the landing gear set right. Mine also sits at a slight downward angle, but thats fine by me as its actually easier for the pilot to get in and out.
*edit* If I disappear, it's most likely because I was killed by my parens for ordering the rgs and Republic Fighter Tank...
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The Master Zombie
Joined: 18 Aug 2007
Location: UK
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:25 am
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Splash the cash, eh?
FBTB: The Final Chapter
See it come to an end, starting Monday 2nd February 2009.
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RF Aurora
Joined: 20 Apr 2007
Location: Seneca, IL
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:19 pm
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The Master wrote:
Splash the cash, eh?
Eh, yep. I'm a little disappointed that no1 on Bricklink has shown a modified V-19 from the official set, been coming up dry on how to plug the hole in the rear of the cockpit.
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Mandalorian Candidat
Joined: 11 Feb 2005
Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:54 am
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Rook wrote:
Yep. Read the previous posts in this thread. I already answered your question. But basically your gears are off. Push the wing & the landing gear to their maximum points without breaking them and then slide the small black gears into place.
Seems like this is a common issue. I think mine is doing the same thing. The center wing is very apt to fall over pulling the two side wings with it when it's picked up.
I was impressed with the ship's size. The pix without a minifig for scale belie how big this thing is. Like Gaia, I'm more of a smaller scale builder--all the extras just make the set seem unnecessarily bulky. I would have rather seen click hinges like the Imperial Shuttle with maybe something Technic-wise for the center wing. The sliding cockpit feature is pretty slick and much better than the JSF-pop-the-glass-off type.
A nice set, yes, and a lot of big parts for the $, but for me the $55 price tag is not worth it for a one-man fighter. I wouldn't have bought it if not for the fact that I got it for less than half price iw/o the pilot on ebay.
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Location: near my laptop
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 12:48 pm
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I finished building a couple of minutes ago.
I like this set, it looks great, has some sweet functions and is very swooshable and sturdy.
But once while building I was very much irritated. I didn't realize that you have to remove the yellow brick again after attaching the wing. I searched the whole house for the second yellow piece, till I finally realized this
And I squeezed my finger at the first attempt of letting it fly.
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Joined: 24 Jan 2008
Location: Joining Gen. Veers on flight to FBTB II
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 5:31 pm
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Andi wrote:
But once while building I was very much irritated. I didn't realize that you have to remove the yellow brick again after attaching the wing. I searched the whole house for the second yellow piece, till I finally realized this
I know, I had the same problem. LEGO's never done that before, where you had to remove something you've built, so it completely threw me off. Great set, though. I splurged and bought it yesterday, and I wasn't disapointed.
Well, time to face the new world at FBTB II...
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:00 pm
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BTW- Bj's has the set for under $30.00
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Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:47 pm
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Flynn wrote:
Andi wrote:
But once while building I was very much irritated. I didn't realize that you have to remove the yellow brick again after attaching the wing. I searched the whole house for the second yellow piece, till I finally realized this
I know, I had the same problem. LEGO's never done that before, where you had to remove something you've built, so it completely threw me off. Great set, though. I splurged and bought it yesterday, and I wasn't disapointed.
Got this for my son for X-mas. Man am I glad that I wasn't the only one who searched like crazy looking for another yellow beam. Combed through all of our 'extra' lego parts to try to find one, then looked closer at the instructions....Duhhh.
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Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 12:15 pm
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i would have to agree that this set is not worth for its price
especially now that the republic attack shuttle is out..
ship design-wise .. vtorrent outplays the attack shuttle..
but for value and minifig return, the shuttle has much more to offer than the vtorrent
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Joined: 15 Aug 2007
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:49 pm
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I guess you can say that the lack of more minifigs in this set makes this set not worth it. After all, for $5 more, you can get an extra mace windu minifig and a ship that consists of more pieces.
But I really like this set, even at it's fairly steep price. It's my favorite set from the 2008 Clone Wars line, replacing the AT-TE as the set I wanted most this year.
After all, you do get that crazy wing/landing gear mechanism. The ship does look nice too, in my perspective. And don't forget about the size of this thing. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the wingspan of the V-19 might actually be bigger than that of the republic attack shuttle. Don't get me wrong, the attack shuttle is a nice set too, but I'm diggin the V-19 more at the moment. Would match fairly well with my ARC-170.
This set actually seems like it poses a challenge to build, making the enjoyment last longer.
Most likely, I'll be ordering this V-19 soon, since amazon has this on sale. Thanks for the good review, now I am convinced to get one!
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Joined: 15 Aug 2007
Location: Los Angeles, California
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:28 pm
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I receive my V-19 a few days ago and I must say that I am impressed. Here's my brief overview of this set:
There are actually quite a few positives in this set. The most obvious is the landing gear/wing mechanism that does everything all with the movement of the bottom wing. Some people have had trouble making this work when they built the set, but I got this correct on my first shot because I was being extra careful. This works very wonderfully and smoothly and the V-19 looks great in both landing and flying modes.
Another good part is the nice clone pilot in this set. The helmet is very detailed, although the republic symbols on it are more oval-shaped than circle-shaped, but it doesn't matter. It's still a very nice minifig. Some complain that there is only 1 minifig in this set, and that's too little for a set that costs $55, but at least the minifig you get is a nice one and not just some normal clone.
Another feature I like how the cockpit slides forward. It's simple, but effective. It's my first set with this feature, so maybe that's why it's so interesting to me.
The flick fires work, but don't go far at all and aren't very fun to play with anyways.
Overall, I think the design of the ship is great and there are some small details on the wings that are created by using certain kinds of plate pieces. Not to mention that this thing is huge! It makes my ARC-170 and old republic gunship look small because it has such a big wingspan.
I've heard about the wings falling off easily, but mine has never come off yet.
Now for the negatives:
Of course, there is only 1 minifig. I would say another slight negative is that in landing mode, the ship is slanted forward, but I think this is necessary or else the V-19 would tip backwards due to the weight of the 3rd wing. This is not too big of a problem. The biggest problem I had with this set is that it was missing the STICKERS!!! I don't know what happened but my set came without any stickers, so I emailed LEGO to see if they could get me some replacement stickers.
So basically, this is a great set, and even though some may find this expensive, I think it's still worth it for that fabulous mechanism. I paid $41.24 for this one off Amazon, but now that I have built the set and realized how nice this is, I think I would have paid $70 for it if I had to. And I'm glad I bought this set over the AT-TE. I think part of the reason why this set is more expensive than normal is the kinds of pieces it contains. It has those two syringe-like pieces that allow the mechanism to work and if you look at the engine, there are tons of big pieces there as well. There are also some pieces in this set that I have never seen before, and it's always nice to have some unique pieces to use.
And I agree, it is strange to use that yellow beam on the engine and then take it off again. But it's to make the engine easier to attach to the main part of the ship. The build takes quite a while (1.5 hours for me) and is kinda repetitive, but the end result is worth it.
If you have the $55 (i think it's still on sale at Amazon for $41) I would say this is worth it.
Parts: 9/10 some unique pieces, but a bit too few
Minifigures: 8/10 only 1 fig, but a nice fig and it is my first new clone fig
Detail: 9/10 a bit too much overuse on those turntable pieces for the 3rd wing
Playability: 9/10 landing gear/wing part is so addicting
Availability: 10/10 this seems to be the only SW set that every store has
Swooshability: 9/10 kinda hard to find a good place to grip this ship when you wanna fold up and down the wings
Overall rating: 9.5/10 I just love this set. I can't think of a set more worth $41 than this one, not the ARC-170, and definitely not the Y-wing
I'm playing with the V-19 more than I do with my MTT that I got from Toysrus at black friday for $60
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Are you looking for a cheap and easy weekend or rainy day project that's guaranteed to give you that feeling of satisfaction of a job done perfectly? Then you better stick with building plastic, scale models. You can find a '68 Mustang for $7.99 at your local hobby shop.
Or, with hundreds of hours, thousands of dollars and shouts from your shop that would make a sailor blush, you can restore a real classic car. The crux can be finding the parts. With the right parts, you're looking at a full-scale version of that plastic hobby model. Without the parts, you're looking at a pile of old junk.
If you want to fall into the first category, here are 10 places to search for the right parts for your classic car.
Swap Meets
These are the traveling circuses of classic car parts, where sellers pay for floor space and buyers browse hundreds of tents. If you're new to the restoration game, consider going here first -- as much for the information as for the parts. Unlike an online auction or single-owner parts store, a swap meet lets you chat with hundreds of sellers and maybe thousands of classic car enthusiasts about what you want, what you need and what you should avoid. Restoring a classic car is a word-of-mouth game, and specialty swap meets are the A-1 source for this kind of information.
Check OldRide.com for a list of upcoming classic car events in your state.
Brick and Mortar Stores
Believe it or not, places still exist where you can physically walk into a store, pull out your wallet and leave with a part. And like swap meets, one big advantage of these brick-and-mortar stores is being able to talk with experts about what you need and how to get it from the shelf into your ride. The disadvantage, of course, is that the store may not have it. Call ahead with your make, model and year to ensure you're in the ballpark.
One last word on shops: The unspoken rule is that if you use the expert, buy the part. No fair extracting advice and then going home to search for the part online.
Online Forums
You're not the first person to search for classic car parts, and you can learn from those who have been down this long and winding road before you. In addition to swap meets and clubs, a good place to find these people is in online forums. The more specific the forum, the better (if you're looking for parts for a 1929 Model A, there's no point in joining the conversation about '68 Mustangs). Start your search with your make and model and the word "forum." Within a forum, you might even search for threads specific to the type of restoration you're doing, or you might find people talking about the specific part you need.
Remember, no one likes a poser. Read first. Be helpful when you can. And be specific, direct and humble when asking where users found the parts you need.
Knock-off Manufacturers
It's a dilemma as old as time itself: Do you want an authentic, vintage part that may have quirks, or do you want a new, knock-off part that starts when you turn the key? Take into account your sense of authenticity, the specific part and the quality of the knock-off.
First, ask yourself what your goals are in restoring this car. If you cheat with a knock-off fender, will it make you value the car less when all is said and done? Or is looking classic good enough? If it's the second, new, imitation parts may be the best, cheapest and easiest way to go. (If it's the first, keep looking!)
Also, consider the difference between visual and functional parts. You can usually restore visual vintage to good condition if you find the right model/make/year it's guaranteed to fit, and it's not like a reclaimed fender is going to give you driving problems.
Finally, if you buy new pieces for classic cars, make sure you're not buying junk. Sometimes classic is better. If you can't tell the difference between quality classic parts and junky new parts, spend some time around friends' projects, swap meets, starter projects and rebuild shops before diving into your dream project.
Classic Car Magazines
These are a great place to go for ideas as well as parts. Need inspiration? Pick up a copy of "Hot Rod" magazine, and get your drool bucket ready. Like forums, swap meets, specialty shops and, well, any place you might find classic auto parts, the more specific the magazine is to your make/model/year, the better.
The mags are also a great place to go for how-to advice straight from experts. Most have online searchable databases, but if you're a classic car enthusiast, you probably know that there's nothing like holding the real thing in your hands.
The Yahoo! directory is a good place to start in your search for classic car magazines.
Wrecking Services and Auto Body Shops
Sometimes cars go straight from the side of the highway or your backyard to the junkyard. But often, cars go through a wrecking service or body shop first. And if these wrecking services are smart, they hold onto the good parts. Wrecking services range from a guy with a truck and a garage filled with perfect parts to wreckers with fleets of trucks, used car lots and their own 100-acre junkyards.
It's time to get on the phone. Look up your local towing or wrecking services, and ask around until you find the right wrecker for your project. People know people. And finding just the right part means that you might need to know people, too.
Salvage Yards
The cheapest way to get classic parts is to find them yourself. This means taking a road trip, putting on your work boots and tool belt, and wandering around the junkyard in search of that diamond in the rough.
The most important rule of junkyard salvage is to know what you're looking for. If you don't, skip it. Also, once you find the rusting frame of your dream car, you'll need the skills to evaluate what's classic and what's junk. The salvage yard is not the place for the inexperienced. That said, it might be the perfect place for the expert.
OldRide.com lists 59 salvage yards around the country that specialize specifically in classic car parts.
Clubs and Organizations
One sad fact of classic car restoration is that the only people who can truly appreciate the hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars you put into your project are people who have done the same. Sure, it's a great feeling to see your project sitting there finished in the garage, sparkling with a new coat of paint, the chrome gleaming in the glow of your shop light. But it's also nice to kick the tires and look under the hood with guys (or gals!) who know the look of quality work when they see it.
Joining a club is the on-the-ground version of an Internet forum -- a perfect place to talk about the parts you have and ask about the parts you need.
Online Dealers
A quick Internet search returns hundreds of dealers with searchable databases of classic car parts. Type in your make/model/year and a description of the part you're looking for, and you can have it express shipped to you in a few short days. More often than not, it'll arrive looking shiny and new, ready to be installed.
On the downside, this can also be the most expensive way to find parts. If you're long on cash and short on time (and experience), this is a great way to go. If you've been playing the restoration game for a while and don't have deep pockets, keep looking.
Online Auctions
One word: eBay. Or is that two words? Anyway, it really does have everything. And because dealers have to compete with wreckers and individual sellers, prices are likely to be much less than at the sites of specialty dealers. Remember, though: You have to be a little more careful about what you get.
At a junkyard, you can whack parts with a pipe wrench. And you know the sound of a pipe wrench hitting solid metal. A solid hit is a good part. But on eBay or other peer-to-peer sellers, you have to depend on a seller's rating, pictures and descriptions of parts. You can't scrape for rust or smack it with a sledge.
That said, here's another one word: cheap. Eventually the trade-off of cheap versus easy is up to you.
For more great information, check out the links on the next page.
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- Murphy, Debbie. "Top 10 Classic Cars." AutoMedia.com. (June 18, 2011) http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/motoroil/car_care/notes_from_the_road/top_classic_cars.aspx?pg=1
- Noah, Joel. "Where To Find Classic Car Parts." PiciFix.com. (June 18, 2011) http://www.picifix.com/auto-repair/ag413.html


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Unholy Alliance: Iran pledged to assist the Taliban after 9/11
Iran secretly agreed to assist the Taliban in its war against U.S. forces in October 2001, according to the transcript of a high-level Taliban official's tribunal session at Guatanamo Bay, Cuba. The seven-page transcript, as well as thousands of pages of similar documents, was released by the Pentagon on March 3 in response to litigation brought by the Associated Press.
The detainee is not named in the transcript released by the Pentagon, but, according to allegations brought by the U.S. government, the detainee was "the governor of Herat Province in Afghanistan from 1999 to 2001." As governor of Herat, which is the westernmost province in Afghanistan and is situated on the Iranian border, he "worked for Mullah Omar" and "had control over police and military functions in Herat to include the administration of the Taliban's two largest divisions." (According to a list of former Taliban officials prepared by the United Nations, the governor of Herat was a man named Maulavi Khair Mohammad Khairkhwah.)
The detainee admitted that he was the governor of Herat, but denied that he worked solely for Mullah Omar or that he oversaw any aspect of the Taliban's military.
The government also alleges that he at one time served as "the Taliban spokesperson for the BBC and Voice of America;" a charge the detainee did not deny. Nor did he deny a third, more astonishing allegation:
Detainee was present at a clandestine meeting in October 2001 between Taliban and Iranian officials in which Iran pledged to assist the Taliban in their war with the United States.
In response to this allegation, the former governor of Herat admitted:
Yes, I participated in that meeting with the Iranians. There was a committee that came from Kandahar and I joined them and was just sitting there. They were conducting the meeting. My job was for the security of this committee. I was not the sole representative of this committee to talk with the Iranians. They were responsible; my job was to provide security and safety for the committee. If I were [sic] responsible for the meeting, conducting the meeting, and I was the representative then why would the committee come from Kandahar. The security was needed because they were not in a safe building. It was not a highway where everything would be safe. The meeting took place in an area off the main road where safety and security was necessary. That's the reason I went to the meeting.
Upon further questioning the detainee explained his role in setting up security for the meeting:
Q: When you provided security at this meeting with the Iranians, was the security police officers or military? What type of security was it?
A: There were armed [sic] post, they were doing the security. I knew the area and the crossing points, I new how to get to that area safely, so I was like a guide for them. There were post [sic] and they would not let people across the border, this was like a restricted area. I went with them and told the post this was an official meeting and told them to let us cross the area. I didn't have a gun.
Later, the detainee reiterated that the Taliban sent representatives from the central government:
The meeting with the Iranians, it was designed and conducted by the committee that came from Kandahar, which was the central government at the time. I was just a security member.
There is no information in the transcript identifying the Iranian representatives at the meeting. Nor is there any information on what actual support the Iranians provided, if any.
Importantly, the government's allegations and the detainee's corroborating testimony are at odds with the intelligence community's conventional wisdom regarding Iran's relationship with the Taliban. After years of mutual animosity, it was assumed prior to the war in Afghanistan that the Iranian regime would celebrate the fall of the Taliban. Each government had supported the other's opposition and diplomatic tensions flared repeatedly throughout the last several years of the Taliban's reign.
But the recently released transcript corroborates earlier reporting on Iran's cooperation with the Taliban, as well as al Qaeda. Afghani opposition sources reported in early 2002 that the Iranians helped Taliban and al Qaeda members escape approaching U.S. forces through the Herat province. For example, Time Magazine reported:
An adviser to [Herat] warlord Ismail Khan told TIME that shortly before the U.S. bombing campaign began in October, a high-ranking Iranian official connected to the hard-line supreme leader Ayatollah Khameini had been dispatched to Kabul to offer secret sanctuary to Taliban and al Qaeda fugitives. The Iranian official was apparently trapped in Kabul during the bombing, and remained there until the Northern Alliance took control of the city. Although the Iranians despised the Taliban for their persecution of Shiite Muslims in Afghanistan, their hatred for the U.S. may have run deeper.
And, according to sources in Herat, the Taliban and al Qaeda took the Iranians up on their offer. Shortly before Herat's Taliban garrison fled in November, a convoy of 50 off-road vehicles carrying some 250 senior Taliban and al Qaeda members allegedly crossed over into Iran, using a smugglers' route through the hills about 20 miles north of the city. A Western diplomat in Afghanistan claims that groups of Taliban and al Qaeda are still threading their way through the mountains of central Afghanistan and heading for the Iranian border. "The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has an eye on everything that happens along the border," says the diplomat. "Of course they know that Taliban and al Qaeda fighters are getting across."
There is no evidence in the newly released transcript that al Qaeda representatives attended the meeting in October 2001 in Herat. And the deposed governor pleads with the tribunal to "not accuse any of the Taliban as being al Qaeda." He also denies that there was any significant al Qaeda presence in Herat adding, "we would not do anything for al Qaeda."
But the detainee's denials ring hallow. Given what we know about al Qaeda's intimate relationship with the Taliban, Abu Musab al Zarqawi's training camps in Herat, and al Qaeda's history with Iran, it would behoove U.S. officials to press for additional information on the meeting, if they haven't already.
The importance of this allegation goes beyond understanding Iran's past behavior. Currently, some analysts assume that fear of U.S. retribution limits Iranian interference in Iraq and support for al Qaeda. But if Iran's leadership agreed to set aside its differences with the Taliban in order to stymie American operations against al Qaeda, then such assumptions are clearly no longer valid.
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