Post by: CigarBanter on September 07, 2017, 12:01:12 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 05:24:28 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 05:59:07 AM
The category 5 storm - the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic - left a trail of deadly devastation through the Caribbean when it struck on Wednesday on a potential collision course with south Florida.
Barbuda and St Martin suffered the storm's full fury with roughly 95 per cent of properties destroyed on both islands. Officials said at least eight people died on the French part of St Martin - a pristine resort known for its vibrant nightlife.
'It's an enormous catastrophe. Ninety-five percent of the island is destroyed,' top local official Daniel Gibbs said. 'I'm in shock. It's frightening.'
The island, which is divided between the Netherlands and France, was left without drinking water or electricity and the death toll is expected to rise.
Barbuda, part of the twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, also suffered 'absolute devastation' and is 'barely habitable' with more than 90 per cent of dwellings completely destroyed, a child killed and 60 per cent of the population left homeless.
Meanwhile, residents on the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla said the island was 'utterly devastated' and looked as though it had 'suffered nuclear bomb devastation'.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4860396/Irma-hits-Puerto-Rico-damaging-Barbuda-St-Martin.html#ixzz4rz73M4CI
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 06:22:16 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 06:28:35 AM
Today's Highlight in History:
On September 7, 1927, American television pioneer Philo T. Farnsworth, 21, succeeded in transmitting the image of a line through purely electronic means with a device called an "image dissector" at his San Francisco laboratory.
On this date:
In 1892, James J. Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan to win the world heavyweight crown in New Orleans in a fight conducted under the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
In 1916, the Federal Employees Compensation Act, providing financial assistance to federal workers who suffer job-related injuries, was signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson.
In 1936, rock-and-roll legend Buddy Holly was born Charles Hardin Holley in Lubbock, Texas.
In 1940, Nazi Germany began its eight-month blitz of Britain during World War II with the first air attack on London.
In 1957, the original animated version of the NBC-TV peacock logo, used to denote programs "brought to you in living color," made its debut at the beginning of "Your Hit Parade."
In 1963, the National Professional Football Hall of Fame was dedicated in Canton, Ohio.
In 1964, the controversial "Daisy" commercial for President Lyndon Johnson's election campaign, featuring a girl plucking flower petals followed by a nuclear explosion, aired on NBC-TV.
In 1967, the situation comedy "The Flying Nun," starring Sally Field as a novice nun who finds that she can fly, debuted on ABC.
In 1977, the Panama Canal treaties, calling for the U.S. to eventually turn over control of the waterway to Panama, were signed in Washington by President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian leader Omar Torrijos (toh-REE'-hohs). Convicted Watergate conspirator G. Gordon Liddy was released from prison after more than four years.
In 1979, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) made its cable TV debut.
In 1987, the syndicated TV talk show "Geraldo," hosted by Geraldo Rivera, began an 11-season run.
In 1996, rapper Tupac Shakur was shot and mortally wounded on the Las Vegas Strip; he died six days later.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 06:28:56 AM
Morning WeatherManDave.Morning Dave, I am a very concerned weatherman today. A amall shift east in that track with a Cat 3+ status would likely destroy virtually every thing we own as well as that of our son and DIL. Not a good way to enter retirement.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 06:29:17 AM
Five years ago: The Labor Department reported that employers added just 96,000 jobs in August 2012, down from 141,000 in July; the dismal finding prompted Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney to say, "We're going in the wrong direction," while President Barack Obama, fresh off his nomination for a second term in office, said: "We know it's not good enough." Twin earthquakes and a spate of aftershocks struck southwestern China, toppling thousands of houses and killing more than 80 people. Dorothy McGuire Williamson, 84, who teamed with sisters Christine and Phyllis as the popular McGuire Sisters, died in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
One year ago: In back-to-back appearances, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton confronted their perceived weaknesses during a national security forum in New York, with Clinton, who went first, arguing that her email practices did not expose questionable judgment while Trump, who went second, defended his preparedness to be commander in chief. President Barack Obama, during a visit to Laos, pledged to help to clear away the 80 million unexploded bombs the U.S. dropped on the Southeast Asian country a generation ago.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 06:29:52 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 06:30:24 AM
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 06:31:22 AM
Understandable.Morning WeatherManDave.Morning Dave, I am a very concerned weatherman today. A amall shift east in that track with a Cat 3+ status would likely destroy virtually every thing we own as well as that of our son and DIL. Not a good way to enter retirement.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 06:36:39 AM
Thought for Today: "Television has proved that people will look at anything rather than each other." - Ann Landers, American advice columnist (1918-2002).That is a good one. :)
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 06:41:39 AM
On the bright side the current forecast or anything to the west of it is not too bad for us.Understandable.Morning WeatherManDave.Morning Dave, I am a very concerned weatherman today. A amall shift east in that track with a Cat 3+ status would likely destroy virtually every thing we own as well as that of our son and DIL. Not a good way to enter retirement.
They are currently forecasting Cat 1 winds in Columbia and parts of the upstate.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 06:42:20 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 06:49:31 AM
Post by: sfish on September 07, 2017, 07:06:20 AM
Interesting situation (also dangerous), high rise construction tower cranes are designed for a maximum 145 mph wind load and there are currently 23 of them operating in Miami. Hurricane Wind speeds increase substantially as the elevation increases.That's a crazy fact, scary
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 07:11:33 AM
@ Travellin Dave- is your son in Clemson or Charleston?In Clemson.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 07:13:42 AM
Interesting situation (also dangerous), high rise construction tower cranes are designed for a maximum 145 mph wind load and there are currently 23 of them operating in Miami. Hurricane Wind speeds increase substantially as the elevation increases.And as they don't have time to take them down, they plan on securing the bases and unlocking the tops to allow them to freely spin like a weathervane. :o
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 07:17:42 AM
My SIL lineman in Texas was dispatched to Florida at 6am this morning.
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 07:19:19 AM
Morning WeatherManDave.Morning Dave, I am a very concerned weatherman today. A amall shift east in that track with a Cat 3+ status would likely destroy virtually every thing we own as well as that of our son and DIL. Not a good way to enter retirement.
I sure don't like the sound of that, even though they are talking about it losing a lot of strength by the time it hits SC.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 07:21:52 AM
Isn't it though!Interesting situation (also dangerous), high rise construction tower cranes are designed for a maximum 145 mph wind load and there are currently 23 of them operating in Miami. Hurricane Wind speeds increase substantially as the elevation increases.That's a crazy fact, scary
Morning Fish
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 07:22:55 AM
Much better place to be@ Travellin Dave- is your son in Clemson or Charleston?In Clemson.
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 07:24:44 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 07:25:00 AM
Wind over 100 is pretty widely devastating and at about 115-120 damage is horrificMorning WeatherManDave.Morning Dave, I am a very concerned weatherman today. A amall shift east in that track with a Cat 3+ status would likely destroy virtually every thing we own as well as that of our son and DIL. Not a good way to enter retirement.
I sure don't like the sound of that, even though they are talking about it losing a lot of strength by the time it hits SC.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 07:28:42 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 07:46:48 AM
Hopefully the prediction will hold and it'll hit at the 55 mph Cat 1.Wind over 100 is pretty widely devastating and at about 115-120 damage is horrificMorning WeatherManDave.Morning Dave, I am a very concerned weatherman today. A amall shift east in that track with a Cat 3+ status would likely destroy virtually every thing we own as well as that of our son and DIL. Not a good way to enter retirement.
I sure don't like the sound of that, even though they are talking about it losing a lot of strength by the time it hits SC.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 08:17:49 AM
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 08:18:44 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 08:20:26 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 08:21:12 AM
Coffee and cigar going during the lull.Just a cup of Cuban here.
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 08:22:06 AM
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 08:27:28 AM
60 degrees here this morning, right nice!Indeed. Nice ride in this morning. Getting to be playing hooky weather.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 08:28:13 AM
Good morning gentlemen. Damn computer doing g a massive update, might as well grab a cigar.Morning Bean
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 08:29:26 AM
You mean Razzing Off :)60 degrees here this morning, right nice!Indeed. Nice ride in this morning. Getting to be playing hooky weather.
Better watch out for that pesky HR A-Hole
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 08:58:34 AM
Good morning gentlemen. Damn computer doing g a massive update, might as well grab a cigar.Best idea you've had all day.
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 08:59:21 AM
Yeah, weather gets nice that fk'er gets even more vigilant.You mean Razzing Off :)60 degrees here this morning, right nice!Indeed. Nice ride in this morning. Getting to be playing hooky weather.
Better watch out for that pesky HR A-Hole
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 08:59:50 AM
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 09:00:08 AM
Decided to go out for breakfast. Thanks, Bill Gates!Good morning gentlemen. Damn computer doing g a massive update, might as well grab a cigar.Best idea you've had all day.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 09:24:17 AM
Damn, he bought your breakfast :oDecided to go out for breakfast. Thanks, Bill Gates!Good morning gentlemen. Damn computer doing g a massive update, might as well grab a cigar.Best idea you've had all day.
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 09:29:44 AM
http://www.cigarpage.com/ninety-three-san-lotano-oval-fivers-humdinger-deal.html
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 07, 2017, 09:34:12 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 09:38:42 AM
Good morning, boys.Morning Mayor, you back on vacation?
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 09:51:30 AM
Grits on Gates!Decided to go out for breakfast. Thanks, Bill Gates!Good morning gentlemen. Damn computer doing g a massive update, might as well grab a cigar.Best idea you've had all day.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 07, 2017, 09:51:34 AM
No, I've been in the office since early this morning. Mornings are when I have most of my meetings since I'm dealing with Europeans. Today is a bit slower because it's a national holiday in Geneva.Good morning, boys.Morning Mayor, you back on vacation?
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 09:59:53 AM
Every day is a National holiday somewhere in Europe.No, I've been in the office since early this morning. Mornings are when I have most of my meetings since I'm dealing with Europeans. Today is a bit slower because it's a national holiday in Geneva.Good morning, boys.Morning Mayor, you back on vacation?
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 10:00:06 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 10:20:34 AM
http://www.holts.com/specials/1-day-flash-sale.html
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 10:30:05 AM
The National Hurricane Center is following a top European computer model showing Hurricane Irma slamming the southeast coast of Florida, while others are predicting a direct hit on the western side of the Sunshine State.
Post by: razgueado on September 07, 2017, 11:03:43 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 11:14:52 AM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 11:15:08 AM
Morning, muchachos.Morning Raz
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 11:17:40 AM
Post by: razgueado on September 07, 2017, 11:22:43 AM
Morning, CarolinaTex. Irma's being a typical woman, no?Morning, muchachos.Morning Raz
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 11:31:43 AM
Indeed.Morning, CarolinaTex. Irma's being a typical woman, no?Morning, muchachos.Morning Raz
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 11:38:45 AM
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 11:46:59 AM
La Palina Classic toro.Down right tasty!
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 07, 2017, 12:00:14 PM
Morning Mr. Mayor.Howdy, Dave.
Need to sneak in a smoke. I'm jonesing. Maybe tomorrow. As it is, I was almost an hour late to class yesterday because traffic was so bad. Rain'll do that.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 07, 2017, 12:01:45 PM
Haven't had one in a while but I do enjoy those.La Palina Classic toro.Down right tasty!
Post by: flip from jersey on September 07, 2017, 12:07:33 PM
Good morning guys. Looks like I will be safer on the gulf coast than I felt yesterday. Traffic is a bear on 19/98 here with people avoiding the free toll roads.I thought the governor suspended tolls!
My SIL lineman in Texas was dispatched to Florida at 6am this morning.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 12:30:04 PM
11:00 update shows a very slight change to the south coming ashore in Savannah, slightly better for me.Not so sure about that. The northern side from the eye generally packs the most punch. Remember the eye sat south of Houston.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 12:44:50 PM
You lost me...how does that have to do with line work?Good morning guys. Looks like I will be safer on the gulf coast than I felt yesterday. Traffic is a bear on 19/98 here with people avoiding the free toll roads.I thought the governor suspended tolls!
My SIL lineman in Texas was dispatched to Florida at 6am this morning.
Post by: flip from jersey on September 07, 2017, 12:48:46 PM
nothing see aboveYou lost me...how does that have to do with line work?Good morning guys. Looks like I will be safer on the gulf coast than I felt yesterday. Traffic is a bear on 19/98 here with people avoiding the free toll roads.I thought the governor suspended tolls!
My SIL lineman in Texas was dispatched to Florida at 6am this morning.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 01:01:48 PM
CODE: FA = 20% off categories listed below
CODE: FA200 = 25% off categores listed below on purchases $200+!
For Family Affair Thursday we have La Palina, Cornelius & Anthony and My Father!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 01:02:40 PM
Over 150 miles away from eye and also angle makes huge difference. Probably not more than low cat 1 winds that far up, hoping it coordinates with low tide11:00 update shows a very slight change to the south coming ashore in Savannah, slightly better for me.Not so sure about that. The northern side from the eye generally packs the most punch. Remember the eye sat south of Houston.
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 01:06:32 PM
La Palina Classic toro.
me too.
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 01:12:58 PM
correct, but 3 1/2-4 hours to drive 100 miles. because they are having problems getting emergency vehicles responding on the tolless road they are closing the left lane in places making traffic backups worse. on 19/98 you can do the speed limit plus, until you hit a town and the backups at intetsections get bad. all these rural towns have been depleted of gas, food, and water. great for the local businesses but sure fucks up the locals who just need to grab a quart of milk or something. people from the southwest have been driving as far north as Chiefland for plywood, etc. somebody finally put limits on quantities.Good morning guys. Looks like I will be safer on the gulf coast than I felt yesterday. Traffic is a bear on 19/98 here with people avoiding the free toll roads.I thought the governor suspended tolls!
My SIL lineman in Texas was dispatched to Florida at 6am this morning.
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 02:02:49 PM
•Category 5 storm •175 mph winds •Heading to Turks and Caicos
•Hurricane watch for South Florida •Watch does not include Tampa Bay Area. Irma remains a powerful and very dangerous hurricane and will continue to be one until it makes landfall. The threat of dangerous major hurricane impacts in Florida continues to increase. The track remains locked in on the east coast. I will let you know if there are ANY indications that the storm may shift west and come up the spine of the state or hug the west coast. We are not out of the woods yet. There is an old meteorology saying and it is very true. You are not in the clear until a storm passes your latitude. Regarding evacuations, I know this is a sensitive subject and I urge you to do what you feel is best for your family. However, I do not see the threat of any storm surge around Tampa Bay and I do not see any threat of major rainfall flooding. We have had a spell of fairly dry weather for a couple of days and even if we were to pick up 5" to 10" of rain, I feel that most areas can handle it. As it stands now, there are some similarities to Matthew last year in respect to weather in our area. Matthew was a major hurricane that passed just east of us. We had gusty winds in the Tampa Bay area. It was certainly manageable. There were stronger winds across Polk, Highlands, Hardee, and Desoto counties but again, it was manageable. I think we will all be happy if we can keep the core of the hurricane east of our area. If we do, we will get though this in decent shape. Unfortunately, this is going to be an extremely close call for the east coast, from Miami right up I-95. A storm track shift of just 50 miles is going to be a HUGE DEAL for everyone. I am not going to try and describe the impacts of the eye wall rolling up I-95. I'm going to avoid getting into that until I am convinced that is going to be the track. The turn to the north Saturday is critical. We are on this and will keep you posted. Both the good and the bad. Please share to keep people informed. www.myfoxhurricane.com
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 02:27:57 PM
Chicken Little and the sky is falling!correct, but 3 1/2-4 hours to drive 100 miles. because they are having problems getting emergency vehicles responding on the tolless road they are closing the left lane in places making traffic backups worse. on 19/98 you can do the speed limit plus, until you hit a town and the backups at intetsections get bad. all these rural towns have been depleted of gas, food, and water. great for the local businesses but sure fucks up the locals who just need to grab a quart of milk or something. people from the southwest have been driving as far north as Chiefland for plywood, etc. somebody finally put limits on quantities.Good morning guys. Looks like I will be safer on the gulf coast than I felt yesterday. Traffic is a bear on 19/98 here with people avoiding the free toll roads.I thought the governor suspended tolls!
My SIL lineman in Texas was dispatched to Florida at 6am this morning.
Post by: flip from jersey on September 07, 2017, 02:36:21 PM
I have 6 cases of water at home, but that's only because there was a coupon for three cases of PolandChicken Little and the sky is falling!correct, but 3 1/2-4 hours to drive 100 miles. because they are having problems getting emergency vehicles responding on the tolless road they are closing the left lane in places making traffic backups worse. on 19/98 you can do the speed limit plus, until you hit a town and the backups at intetsections get bad. all these rural towns have been depleted of gas, food, and water. great for the local businesses but sure fucks up the locals who just need to grab a quart of milk or something. people from the southwest have been driving as far north as Chiefland for plywood, etc. somebody finally put limits on quantities.Good morning guys. Looks like I will be safer on the gulf coast than I felt yesterday. Traffic is a bear on 19/98 here with people avoiding the free toll roads.I thought the governor suspended tolls!
My SIL lineman in Texas was dispatched to Florida at 6am this morning.
Sping for $9 at ShopRite a couple of weeks ago. And I stocked up on two different shopping trips, cause the warden has a hard time pushing a heavy shopping cart, after her hip replacement surgery.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 02:56:43 PM
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/09/07/how-fema-uses-waffle-houses-disasters/641145001/
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 04:03:59 PM
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A husband and wife team who owned several restaurants in the Austin-area, including the popular Cindy’s Gone Hog Wild, have been indicted for tax fraud. Michael Herman and Cynthia Herman are accused of filing false corporate tax returns, among other things.
The U.S. Department of Justice says the couple owned one restaurant in Travis County and two in Bastrop County. Cindy’s Gone Hog Wild, a restaurant and bar which was located along State Highway 71 in Del Valle. Cindy’s Downtown and Hasler Brothers Steakhouse were located in Bastrop.
According to the indictment, between 2010 though 2012, the Hermans only filed corporate tax returns for the Del Valle location but the restaurant earnings at the two other locations were reported on the couple’s personal tax returns. Court documents show the couple filed false IRS forms from 2007-2012.
The Hermans are accused of depositing only a portion of their restaurants’ cash receipts into their business bank accounts and underreported their income. Federal authorities say the couple used business money to pay for personal expenses such as getting a swimming pool repaired.
If convicted, the business owners could face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in prison on the conspiracy charge and three years in prison on each of the false return charges.
According to Yelp, all of the restaurants that were owned by the Hermans are closed. Cindy’s Downtown restaurant was taken over by new ownership and a new name in 2014.
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 04:14:57 PM
Gone Hog Wild indicted on tax fraud.That placed burned down a few years back, and they rebuilt it bigger and better. Was a popular biker bar, did not realize it had closed again.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A husband and wife team who owned several restaurants in the Austin-area, including the popular Cindy’s Gone Hog Wild, have been indicted for tax fraud. Michael Herman and Cynthia Herman are accused of filing false corporate tax returns, among other things.
The U.S. Department of Justice says the couple owned one restaurant in Travis County and two in Bastrop County. Cindy’s Gone Hog Wild, a restaurant and bar which was located along State Highway 71 in Del Valle. Cindy’s Downtown and Hasler Brothers Steakhouse were located in Bastrop.
According to the indictment, between 2010 though 2012, the Hermans only filed corporate tax returns for the Del Valle location but the restaurant earnings at the two other locations were reported on the couple’s personal tax returns. Court documents show the couple filed false IRS forms from 2007-2012.
The Hermans are accused of depositing only a portion of their restaurants’ cash receipts into their business bank accounts and underreported their income. Federal authorities say the couple used business money to pay for personal expenses such as getting a swimming pool repaired.
If convicted, the business owners could face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in prison on the conspiracy charge and three years in prison on each of the false return charges.
According to Yelp, all of the restaurants that were owned by the Hermans are closed. Cindy’s Downtown restaurant was taken over by new ownership and a new name in 2014.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 04:30:31 PM
Always things to be learned on the banter! :DGone Hog Wild indicted on tax fraud.That placed burned down a few years back, and they rebuilt it bigger and better. Was a popular biker bar, did not realize it had closed again.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A husband and wife team who owned several restaurants in the Austin-area, including the popular Cindy’s Gone Hog Wild, have been indicted for tax fraud. Michael Herman and Cynthia Herman are accused of filing false corporate tax returns, among other things.
The U.S. Department of Justice says the couple owned one restaurant in Travis County and two in Bastrop County. Cindy’s Gone Hog Wild, a restaurant and bar which was located along State Highway 71 in Del Valle. Cindy’s Downtown and Hasler Brothers Steakhouse were located in Bastrop.
According to the indictment, between 2010 though 2012, the Hermans only filed corporate tax returns for the Del Valle location but the restaurant earnings at the two other locations were reported on the couple’s personal tax returns. Court documents show the couple filed false IRS forms from 2007-2012.
The Hermans are accused of depositing only a portion of their restaurants’ cash receipts into their business bank accounts and underreported their income. Federal authorities say the couple used business money to pay for personal expenses such as getting a swimming pool repaired.
If convicted, the business owners could face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in prison on the conspiracy charge and three years in prison on each of the false return charges.
According to Yelp, all of the restaurants that were owned by the Hermans are closed. Cindy’s Downtown restaurant was taken over by new ownership and a new name in 2014.
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 04:33:38 PM
Impact of a disaster area to be measured by the "Waffle House Effect"Only in America…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/09/07/how-fema-uses-waffle-houses-disasters/641145001/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/09/07/how-fema-uses-waffle-houses-disasters/641145001/)
Post by: Oyam18 on September 07, 2017, 04:50:21 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 05:16:09 PM
Gone Hog Wild indicted on tax fraud.Biker Bar and on the wrong side of the tracks...........
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A husband and wife team who owned several restaurants in the Austin-area, including the popular Cindy’s Gone Hog Wild, have been indicted for tax fraud. Michael Herman and Cynthia Herman are accused of filing false corporate tax returns, among other things.
The U.S. Department of Justice says the couple owned one restaurant in Travis County and two in Bastrop County. Cindy’s Gone Hog Wild, a restaurant and bar which was located along State Highway 71 in Del Valle. Cindy’s Downtown and Hasler Brothers Steakhouse were located in Bastrop.
According to the indictment, between 2010 though 2012, the Hermans only filed corporate tax returns for the Del Valle location but the restaurant earnings at the two other locations were reported on the couple’s personal tax returns. Court documents show the couple filed false IRS forms from 2007-2012.
The Hermans are accused of depositing only a portion of their restaurants’ cash receipts into their business bank accounts and underreported their income. Federal authorities say the couple used business money to pay for personal expenses such as getting a swimming pool repaired.
If convicted, the business owners could face a statutory maximum sentence of five years in prison on the conspiracy charge and three years in prison on each of the false return charges.
According to Yelp, all of the restaurants that were owned by the Hermans are closed. Cindy’s Downtown restaurant was taken over by new ownership and a new name in 2014.
Edit: did not see beans post
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 05:22:44 PM
This is Sheriff Mike Prendergast with an emergency message from your Emergency Management Section with important information regarding Hurricane Irma. Do not hang up. Based on current forecasts and predictions for Hurricane Irma, the following actions are in effect for Citrus County.
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners has declared a local state of emergency and a voluntary evacuation of all residents in mobile homes, manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, similar type structures or vehicles and tent campers throughout the entire county. I repeat, this is for the entire county. You should evacuate your location and either leave the county to a safe location or go to one of the county shelters as a last resort. Please refer to your evacuation plan and ensure that you have all important documents and papers with you when you leave.
Shelter locations are as follows: For the general population shelter, go to the Lecanto Middle School, located at3800 West Educational Path, Lecanto. For the pet friendly shelter, go to the Lecanto Primary School located at 3790 West Educational Path, Lecanto. For those persons registered as Special Needs in accordance with the State of Florida, go to the Renaissance School located at3630 West Educational Path, Lecanto. West Educational Path is approximately 2.5 miles south of the intersection of Hwy 44 and Hwy 491.
The shelters will open on Friday, September 8, at 2PM. I repeat, the shelters will open Friday at 2PM. If you are going to a shelter, bring a small bag with clothing, toiletries, medicine, pillow and blanket or sleeping bag. There is only approx. 20 square feet per person. For more information on what to bring to the pet friendly shelter, visitsheriffcitrus.org and click on the emergency management tab and then pets.
Roadways are congested already and will become even more congested as people evacuate from our county and those coming from the south to get away from the hurricane’s path.
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POTENIAL OF THIS HURRICANE. Citrus County will experience high winds. Please Act Now And Evacuate For Your Safety!
For more information, go to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page or visitsheriffcitrus.org.
The citizen information line is352-249-2775. Do not call 9-1-1 unless it is an emergency.
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Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 06:02:05 PM
The six-toed cats of the Hemingway Home Museum will be free to come and go between the hurricane-proof buildings as Irma sweeps across the islands. While some may be concerned for that cats' safety, the museum's executive director Dave Gonazlez said the felines are quite adept at surviving storms that hit Key West.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 06:44:01 PM
They busted 81 drug dealers at the old homeless shelter todaySo they've had a plan all along...
Just lulled them into a false sense of security.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 06:45:21 PM
As people evacuate the Florida Keys ahead of Hurricane Irma's anticipated landfall on the Sunshine State, a handful of people and 54 cats will weather the storm at Ernest Hemingway's former home.Bunch of inbred pussies. ;)
The six-toed cats of the Hemingway Home Museum will be free to come and go between the hurricane-proof buildings as Irma sweeps across the islands. While some may be concerned for that cats' safety, the museum's executive director Dave Gonazlez said the felines are quite adept at surviving storms that hit Key West.
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 06:48:13 PM
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 06:55:49 PM
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 07:04:46 PM
There will be 80 more there by tomorrowAs people evacuate the Florida Keys ahead of Hurricane Irma's anticipated landfall on the Sunshine State, a handful of people and 54 cats will weather the storm at Ernest Hemingway's former home.Bunch of inbred pussies. ;)
The six-toed cats of the Hemingway Home Museum will be free to come and go between the hurricane-proof buildings as Irma sweeps across the islands. While some may be concerned for that cats' safety, the museum's executive director Dave Gonazlez said the felines are quite adept at surviving storms that hit Key West.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 07:20:39 PM
Hurricane Survival Gear.Looks like you've got it covered.
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 07:24:32 PM
Hurricane Survival Gear.Too funny!
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 08:34:16 PM
Post by: FloridaDean on September 07, 2017, 08:43:20 PM
Evening Hurricane watchers. Beautiful evening out here. San Cris Revelation and water with the sun going down.Nice evening here too Mark. Was burning debris until it got to dark to see and washed/loaded kayaks. Skeeters came out so I hightailed it into the truck. AF Cuban corona and water going now.
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 08:47:20 PM
Skeeters are real active here also with all the rain we had a week ago. Got a fresh can of Off to deal with those bastiges.Evening Hurricane watchers. Beautiful evening out here. San Cris Revelation and water with the sun going down.Nice evening here too Mark. Was burning debris until it got to dark to see and washed/loaded kayaks. Skeeters came out so I hightailed it into the truck. AF Cuban corona and water going now.
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 08:50:33 PM
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 08:52:13 PM
Evening Hurricane watchers. Beautiful evening out here. San Cris Revelation and water with the sun going down.Incredible golden bright sunset. Evening Bean. Last time we lost power was during Hurricane Joesph. Naturally all the electric utility workers were down in Louisiana. Talking about a colossal Sheesh!
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 08:56:44 PM
A hurricane caused you to lose power in Ohio? Damn!Evening Hurricane watchers. Beautiful evening out here. San Cris Revelation and water with the sun going down.Incredible golden bright sunset. Evening Bean. Last time we lost power was during Hurricane Joesph. Naturally all the electric utility workers were down in Louisiana. Talking about a colossal Sheesh!
Post by: Threebean on September 07, 2017, 09:00:55 PM
And this time of year is really the best, weather-wise. Unless you live on the Gulf or SE Atlantic coast, then it's just a crap shoot.Evening Hurricane watchers. Beautiful evening out here. San Cris Revelation and water with the sun going down.Incredible golden bright sunset. Evening Bean. Last time we lost power was during Hurricane Joesph. Naturally all the electric utility workers were down in Louisiana. Talking about a colossal Sheesh!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 09:02:20 PM
@TxDave and NJDave. Just read that the Mambo House restaurant in Round Rock closed. Circumstances not disclosed.Damn, that was a good Cuban place.
And some great Mojitos!
Post by: South Carolina Redfish on September 07, 2017, 09:04:30 PM
That's a real ass-scratcher there ???A hurricane caused you to lose power in Ohio? Damn!Evening Hurricane watchers. Beautiful evening out here. San Cris Revelation and water with the sun going down.Incredible golden bright sunset. Evening Bean. Last time we lost power was during Hurricane Joesph. Naturally all the electric utility workers were down in Louisiana. Talking about a colossal Sheesh!
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 09:48:31 PM
Twas totally weird. Much broader wind front than you get with a thunderstorm and more sustained.A hurricane caused you to lose power in Ohio? Damn!Evening Hurricane watchers. Beautiful evening out here. San Cris Revelation and water with the sun going down.Incredible golden bright sunset. Evening Bean. Last time we lost power was during Hurricane Joesph. Naturally all the electric utility workers were down in Louisiana. Talking about a colossal Sheesh!
Post by: cigarbreath on September 07, 2017, 09:52:45 PM
Took about a week to get all the power restored around the Tristate.That's a real ass-scratcher there ???A hurricane caused you to lose power in Ohio? Damn!Evening Hurricane watchers. Beautiful evening out here. San Cris Revelation and water with the sun going down.Incredible golden bright sunset. Evening Bean. Last time we lost power was during Hurricane Joesph. Naturally all the electric utility workers were down in Louisiana. Talking about a colossal Sheesh!
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 07, 2017, 10:59:24 PM
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 11:34:53 PM
@TxDave and NJDave. Just read that the Mambo House restaurant in Round Rock closed. Circumstances not disclosed.That's a shame. Really liked that place. Restaurants are a tough business.
Post by: Travellin Dave on September 07, 2017, 11:35:23 PM
Just walked through the door. Sheesh. Been a loooooooong ass day.Just don't be late on the flip.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on September 07, 2017, 11:39:58 PM
Okey doke.Just walked through the door. Sheesh. Been a loooooooong ass day.Just don't be late on the flip.
