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			I wouldn't mind being a judge.  Hope that secret ballot goes my way.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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			2 days remain, folks. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			19 entries so far, with a whopping 523 recommendations! Number of nominees - 179. The secret ballot starts Sunday night. 
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			Well, the secret ballot is underway and 6 ballots have been casted in so far. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			No prizes for guessing who is leading the race for #1 choice for the Judge, and the rest are pretty evenly spread in a 12-judge race right now. And, to add, the final entry before the deadline came from Fortunato who sent in a 51-man strong list. I ll be adding them up to the master list and underlining the obvious choices, before putting them in order for the Judges to review each choice. This is going to be a compilation to cherish. Further developments to be reported as they continue to happen... 
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			All ballots have been casted in. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			The list of Judges to preside over this Top 100 list will be announced tonight. Until then, keep your fingers crossed! ;) 
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			Ladies and Gents of HDC... 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			I give you... THE JUDGES!!! And they are... NEVERENDING!! NEWB!!! DOC FAUSTUS!!!! DESPARE!!!!! URGEOK2!!!!!! RODERICK USHER!!!!!!! FORTUNATO!!!!!!!!! So there you have it. 7 of the finest in HDC have been chosen to be Judges for this esteemed Top 100 compilation. PMs will be sent to them shortly. 
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			I can't WAIT! Thanks for the votes all, I'm excited to hear what the real experts on the judging panel have to say.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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