88s

The division patch was blue and in form of two Arabic numeral "88s" crossed so as to make a four-leaf clover.

SplicedFeed 2010

So there is no way of knowing at this point how many survivors of the American attacks were then killed by the "very special secret special-operations unit," or how many "rinse-and-repeat" cycles the "88s" were able to carry out in what Barnett called "a good plan."

Ten Percent 2008

We know there were multiple gunship strikes; and from Barnett's account, we know that the "88s" did go in at least once after the initial gunship attack to "kill anyone still alive and leave no unidentified bodies behind."

Ten Percent 2008

As those of us observing the New York wine industry both celebrate and shake our heads at the multitude of 89s coming our way, it is important to consider that we should do our best to promote our 89 wines (and maybe those 88s as well).

Rants 2009

As those of us observing the New York wine industry both celebrate and shake our heads at the multitude of 89s coming our way, it is important to consider that we should do our best to promote our 89 wines (and maybe those 88s as well).

Jason Feulner 2009

I'd also be curious to hear from some of our Finger Lakes readers to find out if the piles of 88s and 89s have had much impact on sales, both in the tasting rooms and online/retail/etc.

Should More Long Island Wineries Submit to Wine Spectator? (Part 1) 2009

The Apex Carbon 88s cost $1,850 per set with titanium skewers included.

Interbike Tech Gallery: Hot new wheels from Rolf, Ritchey, and DT Swiss 2010

But the fact that it took “only” a third of the number of 88s (it took 1,000 5″/38s to down a single suicider) was cold comfort.

The Killer Angel « Isegoria 2008

As those of us observing the New York wine industry both celebrate and shake our heads at the multitude of 89s coming our way, it is important to consider that we should do our best to promote our 89 wines (and maybe those 88s as well).

LENNDEVOURS: 2008

Of course, the FL wineries are still thrilled with these 88s and 89s ... but it's pretty well accepted that a 90 will sell your wine in shops.

Wine Spectator Likes Finger Lakes Riesling -- But is There a Glass Ceiling? 2008