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The strong yen has also pressured the earnings of thecompany, which depends on overseas markets for about two-thirdsof its sales, the Nikkei said, although the fall could becushioned somewhat by plunging raw material costs.($93.43 yen) (Reporting by Ted Kerr; editing by Richard Chang) Stocks. TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jan 05 (MARKET WIRE) Black Pearl Minerals Consolidated Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: BLK)is pleased to announce the completion of a non-brokered private placementof (i) 2,250,000 "flow-through" shares at a price of $0.10 per share withwarrants to purchase up to 1,125,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.25per share for a period of two years; and (ii) 3,050,000 hard dollarshares at a price of $0.08 per share with warrants to purchase up to1,525,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.15 per share for a period oftwo years for aggregate gross proceeds of $469,000.An aggregate of $19,180 in finder's fees and warrants to purchase up to220,500 shares at an exercise price of $0.15 per share for a period oftwo years were issued to Octagon Capital Corporation, MGI SecuritiesInc., and Canaccord Capital Corporation in connection with the privateplacement. The securities issued are subject to a four month hold period.Shares Outstanding: 87,877,801The TSX Venture Exchange has notreviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracyof this release.Contacts:Black Pearl Minerals Consolidated Inc.Judy BakerPresident(416) 361-2821Website: 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.-0-. Even the most optimistic Jaguar fan must admit that a victory in Foxborough would be nothing short of a Christmas miracle. Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Peyton Manning, they now get to travel and face Tom Brady. All that is missing is a season ending game in New Orleans.You're a mean one, Mr Grinch.

The greatest weakness of the Jaguars gets to face two of the most prolific passing attacks in the NFL with the playoffs on the line. If the Colts caused you concern, this game should totally horrify you.The Patriots have two 1,000 yard receivers in Randy Moss and Wes Welker along with an efficient pass catching back in Kevin Faulk. Their offensive line has given up 16 sacks and 64 quarterback hits and get to face the worst pass rush in the league. Nothing implies the Jaguars can get to Brady with any consistency.

They haven't instilled fear in opposing offenses all year, save the final defensive stop in their win over Buffalo, to warrant any belief the pass rush will suddenly appear.Need more perspective Digest these. Jacksonville ranks 29th in allowing a 66.6 percent completion rate to opposing quarterbacks. Seattle is 30th at 66.5 percent.Jacksonville ranks 27th in allowing 3,421 yards passing for the season. San Francisco is next at 3,473 followed by Seattle at 3,492.Jacksonville is tied with two other teams in allowing 24 passing touchdowns this season, ranking them 24th.New England ranks 8th with a 64.8 percent completion rate.New England ranks 4th with 3,926 yards for the year.New England is tied with three teams in the 8th slot for passing touchdowns at 24.What can the Jaguars exploit Their strength is on the ground and they get to face a defense that has allowed a league low three rushing touchdowns all season. Help from Mother Nature In case you may have forgotten, the 59-0 dismantling of the Titans in week six was executed in a snow storm.Now is not the time to expect a Derrick Harvey or Reggie Nelson to all of a sudden find that innerplay-maker. Nor can we expect Derek Cox, Gerald Alexander and Rashean Mathis to collectively do what only the Darrelle Revis led Jets could do against a Welker-less Pats.It is difficult to find any clinquant of hope.That is the same way we all felt back in 2007 when the Jaguars went to face the perfect Patriots.