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16 CFR 455.2 - Consumer sales - window form.
(a)General duty. Before you offer a used vehicle for sale to a consumer, you must prepare, fill in as applicable and display on that vehicle a "Buyers Guide" as required by this Rule.
(1) The Buyers Guide shall be displayed prominently and conspicuously in any location on a vehicle and in such a fashion that both sides are readily readable. You may remove the form temporarily from the vehicle during any test drive, but you must return it as soon as the test drive is over.
(2) The capitalization, punctuation and wording of all items, headings, and text on the form must be exactly as required by this Rule. The entire form must be printed in 100% black ink on a white stock no smaller than 11 inches high by 7 1/4 inches wide in the type styles, sizes and format indicated.
(b)Warranties -
(1)No Implied Warranty - "As Is"/No Warranty.
(i) If you offer the vehicle without any implied warranty, i.e., "as is," mark the box provided. If you offer the vehicle with implied warranties only, substitute the disclosure specified below, and mark the box provided. If you first offer the vehicle "as is" or with implied warranties only but then sell it with a warranty, cross out the "As Is - No Warranty" or "Implied Warranties Only" disclosure, and fill in the warranty terms in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
(ii) If your State law limits or prohibits "as is" sales of vehicles, that State law overrides this part and this rule does not give you the right to sell "as is." In such States, the heading "As Is - No Warranty" and the paragraph immediately accompanying that phrase must be deleted from the form, and the following heading and paragraph must be substituted. If you sell vehicles in States that permit "as is" sales, but you choose to offer implied warranties only, you must also use the following disclosure instead of "As Is - No Warranty": 1
1 See § 455.5 n. 4 for the Spanish version of this disclosure.
This means that the dealer does not make any specific promises to fix things that need repair when you buy the vehicle or after the time of sale. But, State law "implied warranties" may give you some rights to have the dealer take care of serious problems that were not apparent when you bought the vehicle.
(2)Full/Limited Warranty. If you offer the vehicle with a warranty, briefly describe the warranty terms in the space provided. This description must include the following warranty information:
(i) Whether the warranty offered is "Full" or "Limited." 2 Mark the box next to the appropriate designation.
2 A "Full" warranty is defined by the Federal Minimum Standards for Warranty set forth in 104 of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, 15 U.S.C. 2304 (1975). The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act does not apply to vehicles manufactured before July 4, 1975. Therefore, if you choose not to designate "Full" or "Limited" for such cars, cross out both designations, leaving only "Warranty".
(ii) Which of the specific systems are covered (for example, "engine, transmission, differential"). You cannot use shorthand, such as "drive train" or "power train" for covered systems.
(iii) The duration (for example, "30 days or 1,000 miles, whichever occurs first").
(iv) The percentage of the repair cost paid by you (for example, "The dealer will pay 100% of the labor and 100% of the parts.")
(v) If the vehicle is still under the manufacturer's original warranty, you may add the following paragraph below the "Full/Limited Warranty" disclosure: MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY STILL APPLIES. The manufacturer's original warranty has not expired on the vehicle. Consult the manufacturer's warranty booklet for details as to warranty coverage, service location, etc.
(3)Service contracts. If you make a service contract (other than a contract that is regulated in your State as the business of insurance) available on the vehicle, you must add the following heading and paragraph below the "Full/Limited Warranty" disclosure and mark the box provided. 3
3 See § 455.5 n. 4 for the Spanish version of this disclosure.
□Service Contract
A service contract is available at an extra charge on this vehicle. If you buy a service contract within 90 days of the time of sale, State law "implied warranties" may give you additional rights.
(c)Name and Address. Put the name and address of your dealership in the space provided. If you do not have a dealership, use the name and address of your place of business (for example, your service station) or your own name and home address.
(d)Make, Model, Model Year, VIN. Put the vehicle's make (for example, "Chevrolet"), model (for example, "Corvette"), model year, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the spaces provided. You may write the dealer stock number in the space provided or you may leave this space blank.
(e)Complaints. In the space provided, put the name and telephone number of the person who should be contacted if any complaints arise after sale.
(f) Optional Signature Line. In the space provided for the name of the individual to be contacted in the event of complaints after sale, you may include a signature line for a buyer's signature. If you opt to include a signature line, you must include a disclosure in immediate proximity to the signature line stating: "I hereby acknowledge receipt of the Buyers Guide at the closing of this sale." You may pre-print this language on the form if you choose.
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Jamie Deon Franklin, age 42, finished a valiant life's battle and returned to her Heavenly Father on July 3, 2011. She was born July 22, 1968, in Price to James Andrew Franklin and Judith Ann Jones Denny. She was raised in the Carbon and Emery Counties and attended Wellington Elementary, Price Jr. High and Emery High School.
Jamie loved her animals and especially loved her horses Mariah and Rio, and her dogs Bingo, Ginger, Mr. Bear and many others. Her favorite color was blue. The outdoors was her world. It could be hunting, fishing, camping, training horses and racing them as a jockey. She went on many cattle drives and elk hunts.
Jamie had many dear friends and loved her family with all her heart, even going so far as to ride her horse with her dog 25 miles from Cleveland to Wellington and Price to visit her brother and grandpa. One Thanksgiving she rode in to Price to visit her Aunt Claudette and rode back again. Jamie will always be our "princess".
Jamie is survived by her mother Judy Denny and her father James Franklin, a sister Terrie (John) McCullough and two brothers, Buddy James Franklin and Don Lee (Shirley) Franklin, along with her nephews Brandon and Byron Fletcher, and Joshua Franklin, and niece Amber Franklin and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She is predeceased by her grandparents Claude and Wanda Jones, and Andrew and Ina Franklin, a sister Sherry Kay Franklin, a nephew Bradley Allen Fletcher and her uncle Dick Schade.
There will be a viewing on Thursday, July 7, 2011 from noon to 1:45 p.m. at the Heritage Funeral Home, 620 N. Main in Huntington, with a service to follow at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Wellington City Cemetery under the trusted care of Heritage Funeral Home. Friends may sign the guest book online at www.heritagefuneralhomeutah.com.

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When and how you wean your child is a very personal decision and may be determined by many factors, including when and if you decide to return to work, your health or that of your child, or because you or your baby just feels it's time. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months of life and then providing a combination of breastmilk and solid foods until your baby is at least one year old, there is no "right time" to wean. In some cases, your child may decide he or she is ready to wean sooner than you are, or you may be ready before your child.
Some experts recommend weaning around your child's first birthday because he or she is more likely to accept change at that period in their development than a 2-year-old. But whenever you decide to wean your child, experts agree that it should be a gradual process and you should be flexible and attentive to your child's needs. Unless you must abruptly stop breastfeeding because of illness or prolonged absence, sudden weaning can cause engorgement and possible mastitis (a breast infection) and emotional trauma for your child.
Weaning can be an emotional process for you, as well as your child. You may mourn the fact that your little baby is growing up and will never rely as fully on you again, and your child may feel insecure about losing his or her special relationship with you as well. These feelings are normal and should subside in a reasonable amount of time. However, if weaning becomes a struggle and your child is showing significant stress, he or she may not be ready. Many children feel especially insecure if there has been change in the family recently (such as moving to a new house), or if they have been sick recently or are teething. If your child is displaying significant anxiety over weaning try postponing it for another month (if possible) and try again then. And remember that weaning doesn't have to be completed all at once. Many mothers stop nursing during the day, but continue with nighttime feedings for several more months.
Tips for Weaning
Try removing one nursing session each week until your child is completely weaned. The mid-day feeding is usually the easiest to cut out first, while most experts recommend removing the bedtime feeding last, as children are usually emotionally attached to this feeding and mothers enjoy it the most.
Another approach is the "don't offer, don't refuse" method in which you offer the breast only if your child asks to nurse or shows a desire to. Many children are too busy exploring and playing to stop to nurse and this can make the transition easy and natural. You can also try shortening each feeding by a couple of minutes and offering your child a nutritious snack to supplement the abbreviated feeding.
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Voters in Leominster have given their approval to a proposed slots parlor in the city.
Baltimore-based Cordish Co. wants to build a $200 million, 125,000-square foot facility with 1,250 slot machines near the intersection of Interstate 190 and state Route 117. The company has pledged $4 million in annual payments to the city.
The plan was backed by about 63 percent of voters in Tuesday's referendum. Approval was required before Cordish could submit a final application to the state's gambling commission, which is due Oct. 4.
The state's 2011 casino law allows for only one slots-only facility in Massachusetts. Leominster will likely be competing for the license with proposals from the Plainridge harness race track in Plainville, and a former dog racing track in Raynham.
This story is from the Associated Press, with information from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.


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Skip to comments.Obama to propose short term package to put off spending cuts [at 1:15 EST]--LIVE THREAD
Posted on 02/05/2013 9:47:41 AM PST by John W
President Barack Obama on Tuesday will propose that Congress pass a small package of spending cuts and tax reforms to put off the "harmful consequences'' of huge automatic spending cuts known as the "sequester'' for a few months, a White House official said.
(Excerpt) Read more at nbcpolitics.nbcnews.com ...
Forgot link, please add where it belongs. Thank you.
Bend over and spread your cheeks!!
In the article, which is so short the excerpt had to be very short, the King blames the potential for sequester as causing his economy not to properly recover.
Thanks. I need a laxative.
I won't watch. He is an idiot. The law required him to turn in a budget and he has missed it....I think this was the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW he missed the deadline.
NOW he wants to fix the problem? What an ass.
I flipped through the channels yesterday, and some idiot on MSNBC had the nerve to say that zero has submitted a budget every year, even though it's sometimes late, and it's those Republicans that have blocked his budgets... such a big, fat, d#mn liar... He didn't mention that the freaking SENATE hasn't even brought zero's or anyone else's budget to a vote for 4 freaking years.
Low information voters are getting blatantly lied to.
Da da da da, da da da da...the heralds proclaim his arrival. I wonder what band of suck ups he rounded up to speak before? The washington press pimps? Some quadrupple over paid government hacks out on their lunch breaks?
I also wonder how many teleprompters this dud has on call. He must have at least two on AF1 for any imprompto jaunt around the country.
All I hope is they do not preempt Rush because I cannot stand the mere sound of this asshat.
See my post #7... apparently, according to msmbc, it's all the Republican's fault. Purposely lying to the low information voter.
CBO reports 2013 Fed deficit $845 so far since OCt 1, 2012. FOUR Months!
'You can pay me now, or pay me later. But sooner or later, you're gonna pay!' The Youth that voted for Obama will get just what they deserve.
LOL! No questions!
Per CSPAN:
"Following the Remarks by the President, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney will answer questions from the press."
Must have an extra big load of foolishness to feed his idiots in the media.
Don't know what he's worried about. He could, and has, get up there and say the stupidest thing ever and this gang isn't going to challenge him on it.
Or as he calls it Jiffy lube.
Exactly! He could go out there and burp and/or pee on stage and the drivebys would still proclaim him to be the Second Coming.
They've been doing that for 4+ years...they've just gotten more blatant about it since Novemeber. (Elections have consequences.)
Unless I'm mistaken, Senate Republicans have forced some kind of vote on O's budgets in recent years and, every time, they get NO yeas (97-0 on last year's if memory serves).
Anyone able to watch? Maybe no one did?
Dictators don't need "laws".
don't deal with this negro prick.
John Boehner throws cold water on Obama sequester plan
Speaker John Boehner is signaling he will not accept revenue increases that President Barack Obama is expected to propose to delay the automatic spending cuts that take hold at the beginning of March.
President Obama first proposed the sequester and insisted it become law, Boehner said in a statement. Republicans have twice voted to replace these arbitrary cuts with common-sense cuts and reforms that protect our national defense.
The sequester is not something that I proposed, Obama said during the debate in Boca Raton, Fla. It is something that Congress has proposed. It will not happen.
That directly contradicts a 2012 book from investigative journalist Bob Woodward
Then-OMB Director Jack Lew, now the White House chief of staff, and White House Legislative Affairs Director Rob Nabors pitched the idea to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Woodward writes, according to a Sept. 7 story appearing on the Politico website.
Under the deal, which Republicans accepted after several rounds of bargaining, the federal debt ceiling was raised staving off a potential financial crisis.
The president is not proposing that the sequester go away, Zients told Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions during a Feb. 14 Senate Budget Committee hearing. The sequester is a very important forcing function for us to do deficit reduction. So the sequester will be replaced with a balanced approach to deficit reduction. (RELATED: Rep. Forbes says Obama holding national security hostage to blackmail Republicans into raising taxes)
Whose sequester?
In the debate, Obama said he didnt propose sequestration, Congress did. (We asked the White House for comment, but didn't hear back.)
To determine the question of ownership, we turned to Washington Post reporter Bob Woodwards new book The Price of Politics.
Woodwards reporting shows clearly that defense sequestration was an idea that came out of Obamas White House. But the intention was to force Republicans to negotiate, not to actually put the cuts into effect.
Woodward summarizes the thoughts of the Obama team: "There would be no chance the Republicans would want to pull the trigger and allow the sequester to force massive cuts to Defense." Democrats, meanwhile, didnt want to see their favorite domestic programs cut.
As the negotiations proceeded, Republicans seemed to think the same thing.
"Boehner told the House Republican leadership and other key members not to worry about the sequester Guys, this would be devastating to Defense, he said. This would be devastating, from their perspective, on their domestic priorities. This is never going to happen," Woodward wrote.
Nonetheless, sequestration is now looming.
I watched it. I know I am in the minority here, but on this issue Obama makes more sense than House Republicans who have already decided to throw Defense on the sacrificial altar to make a point.
The Sequester is bad policy. It was Romney and the Republicans who were shouting that very message loud and clear during the campaign.
It is bad for Defense, for the economy, and for the nation. Anyone remember the 3rd Presidential debate?
Panetta went on the Sunday shows with General Dempsey and made more sense than Paul Ryan did the week before. That should be a clue to the GOP that they need to be part of the solution.
We need entitlement reform, not another $600 Billion in new cuts to a DoD that already absorbed $450 Billion in cuts. The Tea Party is a great movement. I agree with it. But the "Well, burn it all down then" approach is stupid. They are going to marginalize themselves and the movement if they stick with that.
Obama gave a HUGE hint to both parties. He told the GOP that the entitlement reform he proposed before Christmas was "Still on the table, I repeat, those offers are still on the table."
That offer included a reduction in the Social Security Cost of Living increase. A huge savings over time, and one that made Harry Reid so angry he literally burned the proposal that Obama was considering in his Senate office fireplace.
Obama is going to travel around the country to gin up support for the delay to Sequester, and the talking heads at MSDNC were going nuts, saying that also meant he was going to "go around" Congressional Democrats who have vowed to step on broken glass before they would agree to slow our nation's explosive entitlement programs.
I wonder if the Republicans will realize this is an opening, or if Boehner will retreat to the bar and waste more time formulating "Plan B Two Redux the Sequel."
You're incorrect. Last spring the senate voted down the president's budget 99-0, and the house rejected it 414-0. In 2011 the senate voted 97-0 against obama's proposed budget.
You do realize that fully 1/2 of the Sequester is not DoD? It's cuts to discretionary social programs. Why don't you want this to proceed?
Believe me. If we could cleanly cut just those programs, I would do a dance. Unfortunately, our "brilliant" GOP signed off on this Faustian bargain known as the "2011 Budget Control Act" that punished Defense to a much greater degree. Paul Ryan and John Boehner could have said "no" to the formula. As it stands, the DoD takes 50% of the cuts, yet it is 17% of the budget. Worse still, almost all entitlement spending was completely exempt, and still is.
Defense is a Constitutional enterprise. You and I are smart enough to know that Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, the Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Housing and Urban Development, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Section 8 Housing, and every other Federal giveaway program is not Constitutional.
But here we are. Facing this massive problem, with 3 weeks to go.
The Republicans can't just stand by and watch at least 1 million jobs (some projections are actually for 2 million jobs) disappear and Defense get gutted and declare "victory." Someone needs to wake the GOP up.
"The Republicans can't just stand by and watch at least 1 million jobs (some projections are actually for 2 million jobs) disappear and Defense get gutted and declare "victory." Someone needs to wake the GOP up."
Why do you keep using the bureaucrat-speak referring to "gutting" when it is over 10 years?
The taxpayer can't tell the difference between a dollar spent on defense or a dollar spent on other things. We don't have the money.
The 1,000,000 (or as you say possibly 2,000,00) job figure doesn't pass the smell test - because it's BS.
using a macroeconomic rule-of-thumb, $1B corresponds roughly to 7,000 jobs. $42B (the actual size of the "cut") will be approximately 294,000 jobs.
However, those 294,000 people will not all sit idle. Some will find other gainful private sector employment, growing our tax base.
So where did you pull the 2,000,000 job figure from? your posterior orifice?
It's simply not that big a cut. It is not significant in a $500B defense budget.
The screaming you hear are bureaucrats losing budget authority.
This is hysterics. If $42B is "gutting" the defense budget than what good does the rest of the $500B we are spending do? Will it do ANYTHING to help our National Defense?
Let's let all the supposed "cuts" happen, including DoD.
We are going the European route with these band aids coming every few months that keep the national debt growing, but at a slower rate.
Otherwise we end up going bankrupt in the end.
Concur. The sequester will only save $85 billion this fiscal year, about half of which from defense.
So be it. This is the only leverage, the only guaranteed cuts the GOP can count on.
If the GOP trades in these cuts, you can be damned sure they will get played by the RATS for alternative cuts that never materialize. The Dems have perfected this game for decades into an art form.
Here is where I got my info...
From what I understand, the votes against zero's budget were against taking it up (for a floor vote), not the actual voting on it.
Are you stuck in a Keynsian mind warp? If you know of a way to reduce government spending and not have some people lose their jobs please let's hear about it now.
Otherwise, accept the bigger picture that the government sector can't keep deficit spending at over $1 Trillion per year.
Dempsey: Sequestration Will Gut the Military
Joint Chiefs: Looming Cuts Would 'Hollow' Military
Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates warns sequestration will harm national security
So where did you pull the 2,000,000 job figure from? your posterior orifice?
Defense Industry Says Budget Cuts May Cost 2 Million Jobs
Sequestration Puts 2.14 Million Total Jobs at Risk
Across-the-board federal cuts could cost 2 million jobs, aerosopace industry-funded report says
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To all those who say loudly: "We are out of money!"
We sure are spending a lot of it on direct deposit checks to individuals, and none of that is addressed in this epic mess.
We just blew the entire year's Fiscal Cliff tax raise on the Hurricane Sandy pork bill.
This is obscene.
But, when the defenders of the Defense budget point out that the current course of Sequestration is wrong headed, misdirected, and does not fix our real problems, people complain.
Obama is the worst President in history. His fiscal policies are a disaster. The Democrats are Communists in power ties, and the Republicans have become the "me too!" defenders of the Entitlement state. All Sequestration accomplishes is that it punishes the innocent and allows the guilty to get a free pass.
Defense is NOT the problem. Sequestration punishes Defense the most.
What do you get about this?
What a surprise. A bunch of bureaucrats proclaiming the end of the world, or worse should their budgets get cut.
So I suppose the 2,000,000 jobs cut are also over 10 years, just like the cuts in the budget?
so that's only 200,000 jobs next year. We're actually doing better than the rule-of-thumb.
For once, an upside for overcompensated government employees and contractors. We save even MORE money than we would compared to the private sector.
All of these guys who claim "gutting" should be fired and replaced with capable people who are not willing to lie to the American people simply to protect their budgets like these guys are doing.
So, what can we do with $500B? Nothing?
the 2 million job figure came from the Defense Industry, most of them quoting the same study.
These are the guys that can't manage to get anything done with $500B.
Can you give me anything else?
You ask for facts, and when I give you 8 links that refute what you said, you wave your hand and declare your own wisdom.
We need to pray for this nation.
Psalm 46.
"You ask for facts, and when I give you 8 links that refute what you said, you wave your hand and declare your own wisdom."
Quotes from hacks do not make facts.
You whine and complain and mislead and prevaricate just like the JCS and the secretary of defense.
They are LYING. How did we get to the point where our defense department is led by liars?
Complete utter unethical bureaucratic incompetent idiocy.
And YOU claim them as Facts?
Again, we need competent military leaders to step up and not lie to the American people like you are doing on this thread.
$46B "guts" the military. Please. These latter-day Idi Amins need to hang it up and let real men step up and lead the defense of this nation.
Nope. Not signing onto this.
You have to cut. You have to cut big. Frankly, in the Continuing Resolution upcoming for March 27, a conservative must want to see even MORE cuts, added to, not replacing, the Sequester, and to get them passed DoD will have to eat some of those as well.
Government must get smaller. The number one threat to the USA is not military; it is fiscal. These cuts must happen and DoD will not be immune. Most particularly civil service pensions must not be immune — including Congressional pensions.
More boomers voted for him than younguns.
"We need entitlement reform, not another $600 Billion in new cuts to a DoD that already absorbed $450 Billion in cuts. The Tea Party is a great movement. I agree with it. But the "Well, burn it all down then" approach is stupid. They are going to marginalize themselves and the movement if they stick with that."
Cuts are inevitable at this point. The sooner the spending cuts come, the better.
Why do you think Obama's trying to do his damndest to avoid sequestration?
Because he's a RINO.
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Principal Jim Jones opened Canyon View Junior High School's graduation ceremonies with a welcome to all who attended. Introduction of the graduates was first and Jones, Eric Mortensen and Ryan Hepworth introduced the graduates and handed out the graduation certificates.
Curt Collard announced the awards while Andy Pollaehne handed out the trophies and plaques. Jamie Gilbert, Sarah Collard, and Kendra Young were awarded the outstanding academic awards they earned by carrying a 4.0 grade point average for the three years at the school.
In the departmental awards Shaydee Murray won the most improved student, and Kendra Young won the ninth grade language arts award. Melece Pulli won for the most prolific reader, master reader, and computer tech. Most improved language arts award went to Gentry Guymon and the science awards went to Kayla Hansen and Ryan Cano. Brianne Akers was awarded the art department award and Sheriden Mortensen won for the yearbook department. For chorus, Kelsie McElprang won, Jamie Gilbert won in the Spanish department, Hans Guymon won for Spanish and geography, Randi Mecham won for geography, McKlane Allred won in the tech education department, Elly Stephens won in band, Tyler Kay won in FACS, and Katina Farnsworth also won for geography. McKlane Allred and Sarah Collard won for outstanding athlete.
Principal Jones said, "This has been an excellent class and it has been a pleasure to work with these students, along with everyone on the staff. This is a fine group of students."
Sarah Collard gave the honor address and she spoke on the meaning and value of knowledge. "Knowledge is all the stuff you learn," she said. Collard went on to talk about how to put the knowledge gained through school to use in life, in real situations.
Gilbert also gave an honor address. She said the things you learn in junior high are like the song "Life's a Dance.
Young, in her honor address told the audience what she wants to achieve in life, and told the students that now is a good time to start planning. The ninth grade chorus sang a song entitled "Leave You With a Smile," accompanied by Marilee Cox.
Emery County School District Board Member Marie Johnson talked to the graduating ninth graders about what to anticipate as they move on to high school. "It will be a wonderful experience," she said. She gave the students advice concerning all the choices that will have to be made in high school. Johnson told them to make the most of their high school years. "There is always an avenue for everyone to participate and contribute," she concluded.
A slide show of the graduates was presented, and Shaydee Murray spoke and thanked all the teachers and those who helped with the graduation program.


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Gilly's Barnstormin' BBQ is taking 2011 by storm. Along with taking home the Grand Championship at the Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off in Murphysboro, Ill., and the Kingsford Points Chase points, this is Gil Taft's 3rd overall victory this year to go alongside an additional five reserve grand championships!
Oct 11, 2011
"Murphysboro is one of the best events around," explains Taft of the Praise the Lard event. "With both KCBS and MBN you know the competition will be the best, Mike's (Mills) contest is great and he's a real good guy."
Gil Taft came away from his Grand Championship and Kingsford win in Murphysboro being most proud of his effort in the pork category.
"I like to cook mine low and slow at around 210 degrees," said Taft. "At the beginning of the year, I had some good success with my pork and it turned out here to be some of the best I've had all year." Finishing 13th in the Pork category with the talented field at the Murphysboro event is definitely something for Taft to be proud of.
But it wasn't all easy sailing at Praise the Lard in Murphysboro, as Gil faced a few challenges on his way to the big win.
"I thought I messed up on the time," describes Gil of his challenging weekend. "I thought right after pork it was time to go with ribs. Instead they sat out a while as I waited, but apparently the judges liked it that way!"
Gil finished 4th in the chicken category and he attributes that high finish to some prior preparation he did in anticipation of the Kingsford event.
"I used a pellet cooker on the chicken with Kingsford coal," describes Taft. "I used it last week in St. Peters, MO to practice with. I hadn't used it on the Stump's cooker and I wanted to see if there's any difference. I knew I would be in Murphysboro that next weekend, and because of the Kingsford Chase I wanted to be ready. It seemed to work!"
Gilly's Barnstormin' BBQ is basically just a one-man gang of Gil Taft. For some events his wife or son will join him, but for the most part it's just the man, his meat and his tools.
"I like it," states Taft of his one-man operation. "I have a process. I like to do prep work early. By 5 I've got everything rolling and then I'll have my boxes done by 11." Gil goes on to say that "this way I've got no one to blame but myself if something screws up!"
From the looks of things, with Gil and his 3 wins this year, there's not a lot of blame to place in 2011!


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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Two-Year-Old Goes Home After Being in Hospital Since Birth
A two-year-old Texas girl who was born with her intestines and liver outside her body and has spent her entire life in hospital went home on Thursday.
Adalynn Willett spent 850 days in Cook Children's Medical Center as she underwent 28 surgeries and extensive physical therapy. When she was born, her family thought Adalynn would spend about three months in the hospital, ABC News reported.
"She is very excited to be home," says her father, Bryan Willett. "She is full of joy."
Adalynn's condition is called omphalocele. It affects about 1 out of every 5,386 babies born in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ABC News reported.
Meningitis Victims' Lawyers Likely to be Allowed to Inspect Pharmacy
Lawyers for victims of a deadly meningitis outbreak linked to a compounding pharmacy will likely be granted their request for a thorough inspection and testing at the Framingham, Mass. facility.
On Thursday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jennifer Boal said she expects to issue an order allowing lawyers for people suing the New England Compounding Center to access the pharmacy, the Associated Press reported.
Thirty-six people died and more than 500 others have been sickened in the meningitis outbreak, according to health officials. The plaintiffs allege that they or family members contracted fungal meningitis from contaminated steroid injections made by the New England Compounding Center.
A lawyer for the center asked the judge to delay her decision about an inspection at the pharmacy until a judicial panel rules on whether lawsuits across the country will be heard by a single court, the AP reported.
Duchess of Cambridge Leaves Hospital
The Duchess of Cambridge was discharged from hospital Thursday after being admitted on Monday for treatment for severe morning sickness.
As she left King Edward VII Hospital in London, the duchess smiled and posed briefly with her husband, Prince William, before getting into a waiting car, the Associated Press reported.
The duchess will spend of few days of rest at Kensington Palace in London, the royal couple's office said.
Royal officials were forced to announce that the duchess was pregnant after she was admitted to hospital. They said that the duchess is not yet 12 weeks pregnant with the couple's first child, the AP reported.
CPSC Takes Action Against Nap Nanny Maker
Six infant deaths have prompted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to take action against the maker of a portable baby recliner called the Nap Nanny.
In an administrative complaint, the CPSC alleges that the Nap Nanny "poses a substantial risk of injury and death to infants," the Associated Press reported.
The CPSC is seeking an order that would force the manufacturer, Baby Matters of Berwyn, Pa., to alert the public about what the agency considers a serious product defect, and to offer consumers a full refund.
An email from Baby Matters said the company went out of business a month ago, the AP reported.
About 155,000 of three Nap Nanny models were sold since 2009.
Federal Government Denied Rehearing on Graphic Cigarette Warnings
The U.S. government's request for a rehearing on graphic health warnings on cigarette packages has been denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C.
The court did not provide any reason for its decision to deny the government's request for the full court or a panel to rehear the case, the Associated Press reported.
In August, a three-judge panel upheld a lower court ruling blocking the Food and Drug Administration's proposed health warnings that included photos of diseased and dead smokers. The judges ruled that the warnings violated the First Amendment's free speech protections.
The government has 90 days to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, the AP reported.
States Spending Less on Tobacco Prevention: Report
Despite record high revenues from tobacco taxes and the national tobacco settlement, states are spending less on tobacco prevention programs, according to a report released Thursday by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
The group said the amount spent by states on tobacco prevention in the past two years is the lowest in any period since the national tobacco settlement in 1998, The New York Times reported.
States will collect a record $25.7 billion in tobacco taxes and settlement money in the current fiscal year, but less than two percent of that will be spent on tobacco prevention, according to the document.
The tobacco settlement awarded states an estimated $246 billion over its first 25 years and give states complete control over how they spend the money. Many use the funds to fill budget gaps or for programs unrelated to tobacco, The Times reported.
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., killing more than 400,000 people a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


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Nineteen privately owned villas are available for rent, long or short term. Ten villas have their own swimming pool. Villa sizes range from two to six bedrooms. All are well appointed and totally private.
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This a place to get comfortably numb, to soak up the moment. All on your own terms.
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The estate is also extremely well-managed, totally secure and all villas are cleaned daily.
It is perfect for the more savvy, self sufficient traveller - those who have enough taste to pick a beautiful area, and enough vision not to stay in a resort or hotel. Nice as resorts and hotels can be, they do tend to come with certain rules and various restrictions.
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A Las Vegas man faces charges of making a terrorist threat after telling a Green River motel clerk he had a bomb in his car.
Members of the Emery County Sheriff's Office and the Utah Highway Patrol responded to a call from the Comfort Inn in Green River on Wednesday after the desk clerk reported that a man had told him he had a bomb in his car.
According to Sheriff Lamar Guymon, a 25 year old North Las Vegas man entered the Comfort Inn with his girlfriend and told the desk clerk that he had a bomb in his car and that there was a dead body in the trunk. The desk clerk reported that the man had told him to call the police.
Sgt. Mitch Vetere of the sheriff's office, Trooper Warren Nelson of the highway patrol and Deputy Guy Webster of the sheriff's office responded to the scene. By the time Webster and Nelson arrived Vetere had taken the suspect into custody. The area was searched and more deputies responded to the scene. After interviewing the suspect's girlfriend the vehicle was searched. No explosives or body was found. The suspect was detained in the Grand County Jail facing terrorist threat charges.


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Chasten, Chastening
See also Adversity
Correction or discipline given to individuals or groups in order to help them improve or become stronger.
- Despise not the chastening hand of the Almighty:Job 5:17; ( Prov. 3:11; )
- Blessed is the man whom thou chastens, O Lord:Ps. 94:12;
- All scripture is given for reproof, for correction:2 Tim. 3:16;
- The Lord chastens those whom he loves:Heb. 12:5–11;
- The Lord sees fit to chasten his people:Mosiah 23:21–22;
- Except the Lord chasten his people, they will not remember him:Hel. 12:3;
- The Lord did talk with the brother of Jared, and chastened him:Ether 2:14;
- They were chastened that they might repent:D&C 1:27;
- Whom I love I also chasten that their sins may be forgiven:D&C 95:1;
- All those who will not endure chastening cannot be sanctified:D&C 101:2–5;
- My people must needs be chastened until they learn obedience:D&C 105:6;
- He that will not bear chastisement is not worthy of my kingdom:D&C 136:31;


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Valor Christian is shopping for a new football coach.
Brent Vieselmeyer, who guided the Eagles to four consecutive state championships, is leaving to assume the role as defensive coordinator at Houston Baptist, a school that will be playing its first season of Division I football this fall.
Vieselmeyer, the Colorado Community Media Coach of the Year after the Eagles won the Class 5A state championship last November, compiled a 55-11 record in five seasons at Valor.
EAGLES WIN HOOPS SHOWDOWN - Valor Christian, ranked No. 5 in Class 4A heading in to last Friday's showdown, was sparked by Chase Foster's 28 points in a 79-77 win over top-ranked D'Evelyn.
Foster, a junior, is scoring 22.1 points a game this season.
The Eagles jumped up to the top of the polls after the win over the Jaguars.
HERITAGE WINS TWO - Heritage boys won two games last week and allowed only 65 points in those contests.
The Eagles (4-6) beat Mesa Ridge 56-31 and routed Prairie View 62-34. Eli Ziegler leads the team in scoring, averaging 17.6 per contest. He scored 20 points in the win over Prairie View, and poured in a season-high 28 on Dec. 8 in a 67-50 victory over Gateway.
LITTLETON LOSES - Littleton (5-5) came back from the holiday break and suffered a 68-57 loss to Evergreen.
SLOW START - Heritage (2-7) girls were outscored 25-1 in the first quarter in a 71-38 loss to Doherty.
BRADBURY STARS - Valor Christian girls (4-9) lost twice despite the efforts of Kendall Bradbury.
The 5-11 sophomore had 19 points in a 63-52 loss to Pueblo West and scored 26 points in a 71-60 setback to Sand Creek.
RESUMING ACTION - Chaparral, a team averaging 59.3 points per game, was one of five teams that did not play last week.
The Wolverines play at Montbello tonight and face Grand Junction Friday.
Highlands Ranch faced Denver East Tuesday night. Legend was on the road at Mesa Ridge Tuesday and goes to Pine Creek tonight. Littleton battled Gateway Tuesday and plays Denver North Friday. Lutheran, unbeaten at 4-0, entertained Lyons Tuesday at plays at St. Mary's Academy Friday.
ON THE ICE - Mountain Vista and Heritage's hockey teams are both 4-0-0 in the Peak Conference.
Mountain Vista (7-1-0) whipped Valor Christian 8-1 last week and dropped a 2-0 non-conference decision to Regis Jesuit.
Heritage (6-1-0) lost to Monarch.
The Eagles' Connor Crory leads the Peak Conference in scoring with 19 points on 12 goals and seven assists heading into this week's action.
Michael Ellis of Mountain Vista has nine goals and eight assists and is tied for second in the scoring race with 17 points.
Ben Joseph of Valor Christian has 10 goals which rank third in the Peak Conference.


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Cameron and Clegg should tell us that austerity is a necessary evil. Just look at the French 'alternative'
For the first time in more than six months David Cameron and Nick Clegg will appear together today to promise a "packed" agenda for the second half of this Parliament. Newspapers have been briefed to expect childcare initiatives, a single-tier state pension and help for elderly people to afford long-term care. Women will be the biggest beneficiaries of this programme — the 50 per cent of the population who just happen to be least impressed with what the coalition has achieved so far.
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A Guide to Birmingham
Birmingham was once known only for its heavy industrialism and countless examples of concrete architecture, including the infamous Bullring shopping centre as well as the dilapidated Digbeth coach station, but thankfully not any more. Birmingham has firmly re-established itself as England's second city, and has flourished to be a modern, buzzing cosmopolitan centre. With vibrant nightlife, fantastic hotels, great shopping and unique tourist attractions, Birmingham is definitely the heart of England.
Getting There and Away
By Air
Birmingham International Airport is located 8 miles/13 km east of central Birmingham.
To and From Birmingham International Airport:
Air-Rail Link
- Departs every 2 minutes from the passenger terminals to Birmingham International Rail Station.
- Operates from 05:15 to 02:00
- Journey time: 2 minutes
- Cost: FREE
- Departs every 10 to 30 minutes Monday to Saturday between 06:16 and 23:20 (from 08:48 on Sundays).
- Journey time: 10-20 minutes
- Cost: Adult single £2.80
- Bus no. 900 (sometimes 58A for early buses) departs from the station outside terminal 2, stand K.
- Operates from 04:35 (06:59 on Sundays) to 00:35
- Journey time: 35 minutes
- Cost: Adult single £1.10 (exact fare only, as change will not be given by the driver).
- Ranks are located outside each terminal
- Journey time: 25-30 minutes
- Cost: £16.00
By Train
Birmingham has 3 stations located centrally, and one station located by the NEC and the airport:
- New Street Station Birmingham's main station, seeing arrivals from the North and Scotland, and also from London.
- Snow Hill Station Located in the business district and runs mainly local services.
- Moor Street Station Located opposite the Bullring shopping centre, just a short distance from New Street.
- Birmingham International Station Located by the airport and NEC, which are both within walking distance. Connections to central Birmingham are available at regular intervals.
By Coach
- The main coach station is Digbeth, which is operated by National Express.
- The station is currently being extensively regenerated, with completion estimated to be late 2009. Until then, coaches will run from a temporary site on the opposite side of Digbeth High Street, in Oxford Road.
- Digbeth is located 10 minutes from the centre, with buses and taxis readily available.
Getting Around
On Foot
Getting around Birmingham city centre on foot is relatively easy, however, for anything outside of the immediate centre you will need to use the public transport system.
- The main form of public transport in Birmingham is the bus.
- As with most UK bus services, there are a range of operators. The main operator is National Express West Midlands.
- Tickets:
Single: from £1.20 to £1.70
Daysaver: £3.30, valid for 1 day on National Express West Midlands.
n-bus Adult One-Day Ticket: £3.60, valid for 1 day on most bus operators in the West Midlands.
- Exact fare is required when boarding the bus (National Express West Midlands) as the drivers will not give change.
- Night buses are available but cost slightly more than day services.
- Runs between Wolverhampton City Centre and Birmingham City Centre.
- Operates: Monday to Saturday 06:30-23:30 and Sunday 08:00-23:00.
- At peak times trams operate every 8 minutes. These are less frequent at off-peak times.
- Tickets:
Single tickets cost between £1.50 and £2.70
Return tickets cost between £2.00 and £4.00
Tickets can be purchased from the conductor onboard the tram.
Travel Tickets
Metro/Bus Day tickets
- Valid on all Metro services and Travel West Midlands buses for 1 day.
- Cost: Adult £4.90, Child £3.25
Centro Day Tripper
- Valid on all bus, train and Metro services within the Centro area after 09:30, weekends and bank holidays.
- Cost: Adult £4.20, Child £3.20, Family (2 adults and 4 children, must include at least 1 child) £8.50
- Valid for 1 day on all bus, train and Metro services within the Centro area.
- Includes peak times.
- Cost: £6.50.
- The West Midlands canal network is extensive, and a boat trip is the ideal way to see the sights, or recuperate from the busy city.
- A range of operators run cruises from key locations across the city including:
Gas Street Basin
International Convention Centre Quay
National Sea Life Centre
Must Sees
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH
- Houses the largest collection of Pre-Raphaelite paintings in the world.
- As well as many works of art, the museum contains spectacular Egyptian collections, a 2.3 metre Sultanganj Buddha and a 1970s space hopper.
Opening times:
Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10:00-17:00
Friday: 10:30-17:00
Sunday: 12:30-17:00
FREE (some temporary exhibitions may be charged).
Barber Institute of Fine Arts
The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TS
- This small gallery houses many works by famous artists including Gainsborough, Renoir, and Monet.
Opening times:
Monday to Saturday 10:00-17:00
Sunday 12:00-17:00
Ikon Gallery
1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HS
- This gallery houses constantly changing temporary exhibitions of modern art, over two massive floor spaces.
- The collections normally revolve around British artists, and there is a strong emphasis on education and art in the community.
Opening times:
Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-18:00 (open bank holiday Mondays)
Aston Hall
Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6JD
- Built between 1618 and 1635, the Hall is one of Birmingham's finest attractions.
- Famous for housing James I on his way to battle.
Opening times:
8th April to 29th October, Tuesday to Sunday 11:30-16:00 (open bank holiday Mondays)
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
75-79 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6HA
- Factory of the Smith and Pepper jewellery manufacturers which has been preserved to show how jewellery was traditionally made.
- Take a guided tour of the factory and watch live demonstrations.
- There is also a shop selling hand made products.
Opening times:
Tuesday to Saturday 10:30-16:00 (open bank holiday Mondays)
Where to Stay
LateRooms has a wide variety of Birmingham hotels, apartments and guesthouses right across Birmingham, the NEC, and the surrounding area. Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, you are sure to find something to suit your needs.
LateRooms Tip
- When there are large events on at the NEC and other conference centres, Birmingham can get very busy and accommodation may be limited. Why not consider staying at a hotel situated in Wolverhampton, Dudley or Solihull?
Where to Eat
Birmingham has over 500 restaurants, with flavours from all across the world, not forgetting the world famous 'Balti', Birmingham's signature dish.
Jonathans Hotel and Restaurant
16-26 Wolverhampton Road, Birmingham, B68 0LH
- Has two excellent restaurants within its grounds; the Victorian Restaurant and the Secret Garden.
- A 3 course a la carte menu will cost £16.90 in the Secret Garden Restaurant and is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
A meal in the Victorian menu can cost anything from £28.00 to £40.00.
Thai Edge
7 Oozells Square, Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2HL, +44 (0)121 643 3993
- Contemporary Thai restaurant with over 100 dishes.
- Main courses average between £6.00 and £12.00.
Al Frash Balti
186 Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8JS, +44 (0)121 753 3120
- At the heart of the 'Balti Triangle', amidst a massive range of other Balti restaurants.
- A Balti dish from the menu costs between £4.45 and £6.00 with rice/naan as extra.
1 Montague Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9HN, +44 (0)121-455-0999
- Winner of The AA's Restaurant of the Year, combining a French-inspired menu with classic British cuisine.
- Open for Lunch Tuesday to Friday, and for Dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
- Lunch is priced at £23.95 for 3 courses, and dinner costs £32.95 for 3 courses.
Don Salvo Ristorante
156 - 158 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RG, +44 (0)121 643 4000
- This family run Italian restaurant offers over 100 freshly made dishes.
- Starters are available from £4.45 while main courses are available from £7.95, with the grill menu being more expensive.
Birmingham's nightlife has developed immeasurably over recent years. Broad Street is a lively place with a high concentration of bars, including a lot of the main chains. Brindley Place is a newly developed area by Birmingham's canal side with lots of bars and restaurants.
Fifty Two Degrees North
Arcadian, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD
- Stylish bar overlooking the Arcadian piazza complete with a bar over 50ft long.
- Doesn't sell draught beers, but attracts a chic, trendy crowd and has a dance and VIP area.
61 Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3RB
- A bar with a Jacuzzi incorporated. The V.I.P area comes complete with a bed big enough for 60 people.
Medicine Bar
The Custard Factory, Lakeside Gibb St, Birmingham, B9 4AA
- Located at Digbeth's famous Custard Factory, this bar is a popular destination for live bands and top DJs.
Bar Epernay
171 Wharfside Street, The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RL
- Champagne & piano bar aimed at those with cash to splash.
- A rotating grand piano and the exuberant décor gives this venue a cozy feel.
The Jam House
3 St Paul's Square, Birmingham, B3 1QU
- Live music venue with a restaurant upstairs.
- Backed by Jools Holland, there is a good line-up on a regular basis.
Theatre & Entertainment
Concert Venues:
National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham, B40 1NT
- As well as being a conference and exhibition centre, the NEC also hosts many concerts including 'big' names.
National Indoor Arena (NIA)
King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2AA
- Has slightly less capacity than the NEC, but still hosts some major concert events.
O2 Academy Birmingham
52-54 Dale End, Birmingham, B4 7LS
- Hosts a range of concerts, from well-loved artists to up-and-coming acts.
Symphony Hall
Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA
- Home to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
- Presents a range of genre from folk to classical and rock to jazz.
Theatre venues:
Birmingham Hippodrome
Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TB
- Stages a range of performances: musicals, opera, drama, and comedy, including numerous West End productions.
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EP
- One of Birmingham's few producing theatres, dedicated to nurturing new talent.
Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH
- From dance and drama, to cinema and poetry, the MAC provides a range of things for all the family to do, and is also a highly popular arts centre.
The Drum
144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU
- The national centre for black British arts and culture.
- Presents a range of arts and entertainment across the fields of music, dance, drama, comedy and much more.
For the Kids
Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG
- An interactive museum and science centre, based around the history and development of science and technology.
- There is also an IMAX cinema alongside the four exciting floors of interesting things to discover.
Opening times:
7 days a week 10:00-17:00
Adult £6.95, Child £4.95, Family £20.00
Thinktank and IMAX: Adult £11.00, Child £8.00, Family £35.00
Cadbury World
Linden Road, Bourneville, Birmingham, B30 2LU
- A hands-on attraction which presents the history of Cadbury and chocolate production.
- Great fun for adults and children alike.
Opening times:
Closed January and Mondays and Fridays in November and December.
Open from 09:00 in August and from 09:30/10:00 outside these times.
Closes at 17:00 in August and 15:00/16:00 at other times.
Adult £13.45
Child £10.10
Family £41.20
National Sea Life Centre
The Waters Edge, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HL
- Full of exciting sea creatures, such as sharks and piranhas, from all different parts of the world.
- There is also a touch pool for the children to interact with the wildlife.
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00
Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00
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Shopping in Birmingham has developed significantly over the years, and is now home to stores such as Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, as well as the world famous Jewellery Quarter. From large department stores to independent boutiques, you will be spoilt for choice.
The Bullring
Birmingham, B5 4BU
- The Bullring is at the forefront of Birmingham's regeneration, and houses many shops inside its cutting-edge building. These include the new Debenhams store, and Selfridges with its distinctive domed roof containing 15,000 aluminium discs.
- Has over 160 shops and 25 restaurants.
- Open Monday to Friday 09:30-20:00, Saturday from 09:00 and Sunday 11:00-17:00.
Wharfside Street, Birmingham, B1 1XL
- For designer fashion, the Mailbox is the place to shop.
- Located here are Harvey Nichols, Emporio Armani, and DKNY amongst other stores.
- There are also many bars, restaurants and hotels in this massive complex.
38 High Street, Birmingham, B4 7SL
- Located adjacent to the Bullring, Pavilions houses many high street stores and restaurants.
Martineau Place
44-80 Corporation Street, Birmingham, B2 4UW
- In close proximity to the Bullring, there are many high street stores and food places.
- Open 09:00-18:00 Monday to Saturday, and 11:00-17:00 Sunday.
Jewellery Quarter
- This historic part of the city is famous for its jewellery shops.
- The Quarter is now a conservation area, and is a great place to stop for a bite to eat, and to peruse the assortment of jewellery on offer.
Birmingham also has many unique shops and individual retailers, located all across the city centre. From retro shops to art galleries, rare record shops to furniture emporiums, there is a plethora of hidden gems to be discovered.
Gay & Lesbian
Birmingham's gay scene is constantly developing, and its prominence is definitely increasing. The hub of Birmingham's gay scene is concentrated on and around Hurst Street, while there are lots of other gay-friendly bars across the city.
Fox Bar
17 Lower Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 6SN
- Birmingham's only lesbian bar.
- Hosts a range of events to promote gay and lesbian awareness, including an annual walk for pride and breast cancer care.
Kent Street, Birmingham, B5 6RD
- Birmingham's largest club spanning 3 floors.
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, with late night opening on Friday until 04:00 and Saturday until 06:00.
- Serves food in its restaurant, as well as having a separate bar area.
Glamorous Show Bar
27-35 Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4BD
- Cabaret bar with live entertainment every night of the week, including vocalists and drag queens.
- Open until 04:00 from Tuesday to Saturday, while the bar closes at 02:00 on Monday and 03:00 on Sunday.
Bar Innov8
16 Lower Essex Street, Birmingham, B5 6RD
- -The official pre-club bar to DV8.
- This trendy bar serves food, and features the occasional cabaret act.
The Green Room
Arcadian Centre, Hurst Street, Birmingham, B5 4TD
- Popular café bar serving good food from 11:00 (Sunday from 12:00).
- Attracts a diverse crowd, and has seen many celebrities cross its threshold.
As well as an abundance of bars and clubs, the major event for Birmingham's gay/lesbian community is Gay Pride. This usually takes places during the second bank holiday in May, beginning on the Saturday and running through until Monday.


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JACKSON, Miss. -- A Mississippi man who runs a political blog is accused of sneaking into a nursing home where Republican Sen. Thad Cochran's wife is bedridden and photographing her, then posting the image in a video political "hit piece" on the internet.
Madison, Miss., police arrested Clayton Thomas Kelly, 28, of Pearl on Friday night on a charge of exploitation of a vulnerable adult. He's being held on a $100,000 bond.
Kelly is accused of sneaking into St. Catherine's Village in Madison, where Rose Cochran has resided since 2000, suffering from progressive dementia and now bedridden.
Thad Cochran on Saturday issued a statement saying "we are deeply affected by my wife's serious, long-term illness, that we consider to be a very private family matter. We will continue doing everything we can to protect my wife's safety and security."
Donald Clark, attorney for the Cochran's, said the couples' "privacy and dignity have been violated."
"We became aware of an unauthorized picture, posted on the Internet, of Mrs. Cochran, taken literally in her room by her bedside at St. Catherine's," Clark said. "Sen. Cochran retained my law firm on this matter, and we looked at various legal options."
Clark said St. Catherine's is also conducting an internal investigation.
Campaign sources say Kelly on April 26 posted an anti-Cochran "hit piece" video that included the image of Rose Cochran. The video and references to it were removed from the Internet within a couple of hours.
Kelly operates a blog, "Constitutional Clayton," a YouTube channel and other social media endeavors. He has posted numerous pieces in support of state Sen. Chris McDaniel, who is challenging Cochran in the Republican primary.
A spokesman for McDaniel's campaign said it was not involved in the video and Kelly doesn't work for the campaign.
"Absolutely -- I've never even heard his name," said Noel Fritsch, McDaniel's communications director.
But the Cochran campaign questioned how McDaniel's campaign manager, state Sen. Melanie Sojourner, apparently knew about Kelly's arrest before news of the incident broke Saturday.
Cochran campaign spokesman Jordan Russell said Sojourner left a voice mail message for Cochran campaign manager Kirk Sims at about 7:45 a.m. Saturday, offering condolences over Kelly's alleged actions and assurance that McDaniel's campaign doesn't condone it. Russell said Sojourner indicated she had been concerned over the incident since Friday night.
A Clarion-Ledger article posted online at 9:24 a.m. Saturday broke the news about a connection between the arrest and the Cochrans.
Sojourner could not be reached for comment.
In a written statement Saturday, McDaniel said: "I have reached out to Sen. Cochran directly to express my abhorrence for the reprehensible actions of this individual. This criminal act is deeply offensive and my team and I categorically reject any such appalling behavior."
Madison Assistant Police Chief Robert Sanders had little comment on Kelly's arrest.
"It's an ongoing investigation," he said.


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Because dried fruits have had most of their water removed, they are concentrated sources of nutrients. Raisins, for instance, are especially rich in iron and fiber. Add raisins to cereal, yogurt and low-fat granola for an on-the-run, high-energy snack, or stir them into low-fat muffins, breads and desserts.


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This Just In ...
Kevin Fischer is a veteran broadcaster, the recipient of over 150 major journalism awards from the Milwaukee Press Club, the Wisconsin Associated Press, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, and others. He has been seen and heard on Milwaukee TV and radio stations for over three decades. A longtime aide to state Senate Republicans in the Wisconsin Legislature, Kevin can be seen offering his views on the news on the public affairs program, "InterCHANGE," on Milwaukee Public Television Channel 10, and heard filling in on Newstalk 1130 WISN. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, and their lovely young daughter, Kyla Audrey, in Franklin.
Hashtag diplomacy: It might look good and feel good...
This past Saturday, US first lady Michelle Obama condemned the mass kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls by the militant group Boko Haram. Speaking instead of her husband in the weekly presidential address, the first lady described the abductions as an unconscionable act.
"Like millions of people across the globe, my husband and I are outraged and heartbroken over the kidnapping of more than 200 Nigerian girls from their school dormitory in the middle of the night.
"This unconscionable act was committed by a terrorist group determined to keep these girls from getting an education – grown men attempting to snuff out the aspirations of young girls.
"And I want you to know that Barack has directed our government to do everything possible to support the Nigerian government's efforts to find these girls and bring them home.
"In these girls, Barack and I see our own daughters. We see their hopes, their dreams – and we can only imagine the anguish their parents are feeling right now."
Before taking to the airwaves, Mrs. Obama began with a photo and tweet with a message:
How does that phrase go? No good deed goes unpunished?
No matter how admirable the First Lady's intentions, she opened herself up to second-guessing and criticism.
From Ann Coulter.
Political cartoonists Glenn McCoy and Glenn Foden.
Rush Limbaugh called the display "pathetic."
Over at PJ Media, blogger Chris Queen writes, "No one doubts the sincerity of those who are concerned, and nobody is making light of the plight of these poor girls. Instead, Coulter and others like Rush Limbaugh have aimed their daggers at the emptiness of such awareness-raising gestures. No one at Boko Haram is saying, 'Look at their photos. They must really be serious. We should let the girls go.' Coulter's parody photo distills the real behavior of the Left: sincere intentions trump decisive action."
Mrs. Obama's sign has exploded, garnering lots of support. That means if you have another perspective, you're obviously cold, callous, mean, and live under a rock. The warm, fuzzy, inclusive Left on social media has published some ugly, nasty, unprintable stuff in response to and about Coulter.
But even Politico, not exactly a conservative news site, finds Mrs. Obama's action questionable and politically risky:
"The initial choice to weigh in, and related moves in the days since, have been unusual for Obama. She has long been a first lady who selects her causes carefully, one who has never waded into a truly heated, front-burner foreign policy issue before — certainly not one where her voice could influence life-or-death consequences for the girls, still held captive in a terrorist camp.
"If the story ends well, there are clear benefits — not just for the missing girls and their families, but for the administration. But if the saga ends in tragedy, Obama could have attracted more attention to yet another instance in which her husband's administration has spoken out against human rights violations but failed to stop them."
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Sirius Public Housing, The Rocks
Don't pretend you're not excited to explore Sydney's most famous concrete blocks. This is a mini-post as it's challenging to find properties in the holiday wind-down period. I traipsed around one of Sydney's most arresting architectural sites – the Sirius public housing building at The Rocks. It would be most recognisable to people traveling along the Harbour Bridge. Unfortunately, I couldn't gain access to the building, but a close analysis of its exteriors is justified.
Oddly, I can't find a lot of information about the apartment block – I thought research would yield a plethora of information, but I've been disappointed. Concrete does have a neat article on the building that's worth reading.
The block, which is a modernist concrete spectacle, is regularly described as an ugly monstrosity by passers-by, in my anecdotal experience. I once would have concurred, but after seeing it so regularly my view has changed – I tend to agree with Concrete's characterisation of the block as "a bold and exceptional experiment in low-income public housing" now.
Either way, you'll take notice. Although my capitalist instincts kick in in opposition, it's difficult to disregard the fact that the block was innovative in public housing design, which is generally unimpressive (Wentworth Street 'suicide towers', anyone?). The ground-level units have courtyards and the one, two, three and four level apartments are divided between single storey, split level and multiple levels. The walls and floors are concrete, which you'll either hate or love, depending on your taste.
I find the communal areas at the sides of the building interesting – gardens and paved surfaces seemingly calling out for communal activity.
It might be an ugly anachronism wasting some of Sydney's prime real estate, or it might be an interesting study in modernist housing commission projects wedged between Bradfield Highway and the Rocks. What's your point of view?


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London Irish led from start to finish to claim a convincing 25-16 Premiership victory away to Worcester Warriors on Saturday.
London Irish led from start to finish to claim a convincing 25-16 Premiership victory away to Worcester Warriors on Saturday.
Tries from Joe Ansbro, Delon Armitage and Tom Homer helped London Irish to a comfortable away victory .
Neither team headed into the game in decent form. Worcester were looking to bounce back from a narrow home reverse against Exeter, while the Exiles had been edged out by Saracens a week earlier.
Nine points were posted in the first ten minutes of the match, with Tom Homer booting Irish 6-0 in front before Andy Goode responded with a penalty for Worcester.
The first try of the match came on 22 minutes when Ansbro finished well following sustained Exiles pressure. Homer added the extras.
A second Goode penalty cut the visitors' lead to seven points, but an unconverted Homer try five minutes before the interval put Irish further ahead.
The five-pointer meant that Worcester needed to find points early in the second half if they were to give themselves a realistic chance of winning the game, but the Exiles defence held firm.
And when Miles Benjamin did manage to cross for the hosts' first try on the hour, Irish were able to regroup and put the result beyond doubt thanks to a try from Armitage.
The 28-year-old flyer collected a neat Steve Shingler ball to dive in under the posts for a crucial score, which Homer converted.
That made it 25-11 to the Exiles with the minutes ticking away and, though Worcester were able to reduce the arrears with a try in the final minute of the game courtesy of Marcel Garvey, the visitors were worthy winners.
The scorers:
For Worcester:
Tries:Benjamin, Garvey
Pens: Goode 2
For London Irish:
Tries: Ansbro, Homer, Armitage
Cons: Homer 2
Pens: Homer 2
Worcester: 15 Chris Pennell, 14 Marcel Garvey, 13 Alex Grove, 12 Dale Rasmussen, 11 Miles Benjamin, 10 Andy Goode, 9 Jonny Arr, 8 Kai Horstmann (c), 7 Jake Abbott, 6 Sam Betty, 5 Craig Gillies, 4 James Percival, 3 Tevita Taumoepeau, 2 Ed Shervington, 1 Matt Mullan.
Replacements: 16 Aleki Lutui, 17 George Porter, 18 Bruce Douglas, 19 Ben Gulliver, 20 Matt Kvesic, 21 Shaun Perry, 22 Danny Gray, 23 Ravai Fatiaki.
London Irish: 15 Tom Homer, 14 Delon Armitage, 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Joe Ansbro, 11 Sailosi Tagicakibau, 10 Steve Shingler, 9 Darren Allinson, 8 Ofisa Treviranus 7 Jamie Gibson, 6 David Sisi, 5 Matt Garvey, 4 Bryn Evans (c), 3 Leo Halavatau, 2 David Paice, 1 Max Lahiff.
Replacements: 16 James Buckland, 17 Mark George, 18 Paulica Ion, 19 Kieran Low, 20 Alex Gray, 21 Topsy Ojo, 22 Adrian Jarvis, 23 Ross Samson
Venue: Sixways
Referee: Tim Wigglesworth


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I am an Ultra-Conservative, Alpha-Male, True Authentic Leader, Type "C" Personality, who is very active in my community; whether it is donating time, clothes or money for Project Concern or going to Common Council meetings and voicing my opinions. As a blogger, I intend to provide a different viewpoint "The way I see it!" on various world, national and local issues with a few helpful tips & tidbits sprinkled in.
Marijuana Pet Poisoning on the Rise
This is your dog on drugs: Marijuana poisoning on the rise in pets
Please don't let your dog drink the bong water.
Calls reporting pet poisonings by marijuana have increased by about 30 percent since 2009, from 213 calls that year to 320 in 2013, according to the Animal Poison Control Center, a division of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Those calls probably represent only a fraction of poisonings related to cannabis.
In Boulder, Colo., where marijuana recently became legal, Dr. Matt Booth said his veterinary emergency center sees about a case a month. The episodes are usually accidental, he said, but even if some were deliberate, "and some ding-a-ling gave his dog marijuana, they wouldn't tell me that" because of local animal cruelty laws.
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So, how would I go about converting the hex? Do the 17mms just drop on?
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So, how would I go about converting the hex? Do the 17mms just drop on?
just buy the size you want and they should snap on like the old ones or cover the old hex or you might have to screw them on. i believe redcat has a kit if you need. dont quote me on this though. i do know it is possible.
OK. Also, I've heard that they aren't very durable for jumping. Any comments on this?
only thing ive ever had trouble with on mine was the dogbones falling out when jumping. the other problems were just worn out. i fixed my problem with orings which i stated before... also the wing mount sometimes breaks if you land on it.
Well, I'm looking at CVDs along with all carbon shock towers and top plate, plus aluminum wing mounts and arms with hub carriers. Will this have much chance of breaking? Also, can I get an aluminum or carbon chassis anywhere?
i bent a couple shock towers too... look into that. there is a vehicle that hpi makes that is very similar, maybe look into that for abetter chasis. mine was aluminum and was strong. im not sure about yours.
my 47 tooth in my trany keeps having its teeth worn away by the metal gear super fast is this normal. i also checked my gear mesh setting and it is the best i can do. is their a metal gear i could buy.
dont put a metal spur gear in... it will just transfer the stress to more expensive parts.. maybe your clutch bell is warped.. is the 47 tooth the big gear or the smaller of the two? i cant remember. it could be the area you run too. sand and little rocks are hard on spur gears. there is many things that can cause a spur gear to wear out, rocks, sand, bad gear mesh, warped gear, misalinged trannsmission or motor, or just alot of stress on it, like too much power or a really bad drag when turning the wheels.
So from what I have read, the Tornado S30 is a descent starter car? I am very BEW to Nitro... infact, I ordered my first car 2 days ago... and it is the Tornado S30.... price was a big factor in my choosing it.... I figured, Since I have't been in to RC in about 20 years and NEVER had anything to do with gas much less nitro... better to spend less to figure out if I like it or not.... but seems most of what I read is that it isnt a bad little starter vehicle.... any advice on what spare parts I should get ahold of to keep on hand asside from dog bones spurr gears?
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Front lower A Arms, glow plugs, Patience. It is a good starter vehicle and should teach you a lot about glow without breaking the bank.
If you keep after the maintenance you should have little trouble but it certainly is a learning curve.
Dont run it lean, use fuel with enough oil (I prefer 20%) .
Adjust the ball joints often, they loosen and the driveshafts fall out.
Tighten the nuts and bolts but not the one on top the servo saver cause it will bind.
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Thanks alot jeffie... I appreciate the opinion... My car should be here hopefully by wednesday... then I can start on the engine break in..... On you tube... Ali Shamnonm supposed to be an expert on redcat, said he recommends running 30% ... They sell that at my local hobby shop, do you think that would be ok or would 20% or so be better?
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Ali and Ihave differences of opinion sometimes, nice guy but Ihave my own way of looking at things.
Iuse only SIG 15% nitro 20% oil. It is 50/50 castor to synthethetic and I feel it works great at keeping my engine right.
You may consider heating up the clinder of your engine with a hair dryer before you start it the first time.
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Thanks again for the advice... I appreciate all I the advice I can get.... what is the reason for heating it up first ? is that simply because of the nitro fuel ?
What type of glow plug should I have on back up ? I see there are cold medium and hot...
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Modern ABC/ABN/ACC engines are bored at a taper in order to maintain the compression when warm. That is why their pistons "pinch" at the top . Preheating helps keep it from causing damage to a really new engine, it goes away slightly when it is broke in.
I use Merlin plugs, Iuse the 2006 in just about everything.
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Once again... Thank You Jeffie ... appreciate your expertise
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Thats why Iam here. To clarify Iuse the Merlin 2006 in everything car related, Iuse 2003 , 2009, 2010 and 2002 in my planes.
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Well, got my Volcano fired up and broke in... Had my first accident.. flipped it over the neigbors self standing basketball hoop.... did a roadside repair after a phone call to redcat to figure out how to put the right front dog bone back in.... bent the shock mount back out straight and fired her back up again... drove her for another 3 tanks.... I have a question though..... with the 2 speed trans in this thing it doesn't shift until it is it is well into top speed... is it normal to have to set them from the factory ?
By the way.... This Thing is STUPID FAST !!!!! Hard for this newbie to control But Oh SO Much FUN!!!!
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The shift point is easy to adjust. Just takes a small allen wrench. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE1nE...layer_embedded
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Out of curiosity.... One other problem that redcat said is "normal" but I don't know.... the plastic body has meltet right at the header and started melting at the muffler... I called redcat and they said the only fix is to cut the body arround where it is burnt.... is this ACUALLY normal? or have i not set something up correctly? I had the body mounted on the lower holes in the rear... they said that is the normal spot to mount the body... Just curious.... or should I investigate a different body for my s30 ? If i trim off all of the burnt plastic, most of the right side of the body will be missing.....
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The muffler on your engine gets hot just like the exhaust on your car, motorcyle, moped , chainsaw, whatever. Running the engine as rich as you can will help but it will still get hot.
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I am going to get a new body for it, is there some way to shield it from the heat? Maybe some sort of heat shielding tape or something I can put on the body or exhaust? any thoughts or advice?
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fiberglass exhaust tape, usually sold in automotive stores can help, you can put it on the body where the exhaust is.
125 characters and 2 lines is not enough to list my RC obsession!!!
Thanks eh... and thank you again jeffie for all your advise and insight... I appreciate all the experts advise I can get
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I want to extend the length of my reciever attenna on Volcano elec, anything more complicated than just splicing on another couple inched of wire?
Did it break or something?
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