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Nostalgia Kit Highway 15
American Autowire's Nostalgia Kit is the latest edition to their popular Highway Series modular kits. The Nostalgia Kit gives you the power and flexibility of a modern universal wiring kit with the vintage look of braid and lacquer wiring popular in the '30s, '40s, and '50s. The kit includes many essentials, such as an ignition, headlamp, and dimmer switch, as well as their 175-amp mega-fuse protection. The instrument cluster wiring uses a unique gauge cluster disconnect that supports up to six gauges. The Nostalgia Kit is available now for $795 (PN 500944).
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Don't take the chance of getting caught in a rainstorm with anything less than the best. New Port Engineering has been developing high-quality, bolt-in windshield wiper drives for over 20 years. With award-winning engineering on their side, you can be assured that the installation of one of their kits will be quick and easy and the flawless operation will be like nothing you have ever had before. Most of their applications are a simple motor replacement in which their motor bolts into the factory mounting brackets and drives the original linkage and wiper transmissions. For cars and trucks where wipers were an afterthought, they have developed the Clean Wipe system. These are dual wiper kits that are linkage driven and powered by one electric motor and include everything you need. Our new applications for muscle cars give you that sleek hot rod look and solve any clearance issues.
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The PAC-2700 was designed for the ultimate in flexibility, and to be a simple add on in any application using an electric fan. Included is a 70-amp relay, enough for even the most power-hungry cooling fans. Fully programmable, the PAC-2700 will work with your existing water temp gauge, operating from the temperature sending unit already installed. A dedicated sending unit can be installed for applications without a water temp gauge.
The PAC-2700 features fully programmable "fan on" and "fan off" temperatures to suit any application or personal preferences. The PAC-2700 has the capability to leave the electric fan operating after the engine has been shut down for a user adjustable time. The PAC-2700 offers a fully digital LED readout for displaying temperature readings and maintaining simple installation.
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Helix's Hands-Free Push Button Start Activation Kits are luxury at its finest! Using the same RFID technology found in secret government programs, your starter circuit is enabled when you are inside the car and disabled when you exit the vehicle. When you are not in the car, the car is absolutely unstartable, for the ultimate in vehicle security. This is the ideal setup for any push-button start system, and is OEM in only the highest end luxury cars. Choose from six vibrant colors. Available for column mount or dash mount. Why wait for the future when you can have it right now?
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EZ Wiring strives to bring you the best harness for the best price. Their harnesses are universal and can fit just about any application. They use top-quality GXL cross-linked polyethylene jacketed wire to resist heat, oil, and water. Every wire in each kit is labeled every 5 inches to make your installation as "EZ" as possible. Their harnesses include an "EZ" to follow instruction manual as well as tech support via phone or email.
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The VHX series features precision stepper motors for ultra-smooth needle sweeps as well as backlit faces and fully lit needles for easy day and nighttime viewing. These all-new instrument systems feature speed, tachometer, oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level, volts, odometer, gear position, a digital clock, and more! To supply the driver with the most accurate information, VHX kits include dedicated, solid state sending units that eliminate many grounding issues that often lead to inaccurate gauge readings.
Dakota Digital is proud to report their VHX instrument systems are completely designed and built in the USA. The instrument system designed for '55-56 Chevy passenger cars bolt directly into stock or reproduction bezels and are available in your choice of carbon fiber or satin alloy style face along with red or blue illumination. Dakota Digital also has the all the chrome bezels and trim pieces, so giving your Tri-Five dash a facelift can be achieved with one call!
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Keep It Clean PRO15 Wire System
The Keep It Clean Pro15 Wire System offers an easy-to-install design and expandability for future growth. Keep It Clean Wiring Systems use only the highest quality wire and parts resulting in the "ultimate" kit. The PRO15 includes dedicated circuits for keyless entry, power windows, power seats, additional 12V output, and optional accessory outputs. To make installation and future wiring easier, all wires are color-coded and labeled. All kits come complete with the necessary parts needed to wire up your vehicle, plus a steering wheel pigtail, all wire looms, connectors, and terminals. Detailed instructions ensure pain-free installation. This powerful 118 terminal includes 24 circuits and 15 fuses with switches and it comes with our limited lifetime warranty. Upgrade to Keep It Clean's Pro15 now for the ultimate wire harness system!
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Courtesy Dim Down Module
American Autowire recently modified and improved on the Courtesy Light Delay Module so much it's practically a new product. The (new) Courtesy Dim Down Module is the latest in their new line of accessory plug-in modules. It allows the courtesy lights in your vehicle to remain illuminated for a user-selected amount of time or until the ignition switch is turned on. At the end of the delay, the courtesy lights will fade to dark. An adjustment knob allows delay time selection from 0 to 60 seconds. The revised module accommodates up to six 1156-type bulbs and can be attached to other accessory modules with either the included locking wedge or standalone mounting bracket. The Courstesy Light Dim Down Module is available for $69 (PN 510197).
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Low Voltage Sensor for Alternators
Have an idiot light with your one-wire alternator!
This product is a voltage sensor that is used with "One-Wire" and other alternators to light an indicator (idiot) light when the vehicle voltage drops below 11 volts. Simplifies the wiring to use an idiot light on all alternators and replaces the circuit that is missing on a "One-Wire" alternator. It is also a better reference than on a factory indicator. In addition to their full line of custom made wiring harnesses, Ron Francis Wiring has many products that are problem solvers, including Cooling Fan Protection/Controllers as well as Fuel Injection Wiring and a full line of matching Synergy Series and Classic Series switches for your vehicle. Call or visit their website to request their free Automotive Wiring Catalog and Encyclopedia.
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VHX Universal
For most of us, stock just won't do. Dakota Digital has accommodated those projects with a custom dash by releasing several universal VHX instrument systems. Boasting backlit faces in your choice of carbon fiber or satin aluminum, as well as fully lit needles, this brand-new product line comes complete with solid-state sending units for years of trouble-free operation.
Current universal analog/digital hybrid instrument systems are available in a dual, 5-inch round configuration as well as a triple-round system featuring a 6-1/4-inch round gauge with dual 3-inch satellite gauges. Each system is highlighted with triple chrome-plated bezels, sure to light up the dash of any hot rod or custom.
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Original Crank Handle Switch
Recently approved by the Electric-Life R&D department, the original Power Crank Switch utilizes the existing window crank handle to operate power windows. The Electric-Life Power Crank Switch eliminates the need to cut or modify your door panels, thus keeping the original look of your interior while adding modern comfort and convenience.
Made in the United States and CNC-machined from military-grade Delrin, a lightweight, wear-resistant thermoplastic, the switch can be installed on both reverse polarity and standard power window motors, delivering up to 20 amps of power to the motor.
Electric-Life power crank switches are offered in four models with prices starting at $126 per switch. PN 45820 for GM vehicles with short splined shaft, '50 and later; PN 45821 GM long-splined shaft, '50 and later; PN 45822 Ford splined shaft, '50 and later; and PN 45823 any make of vehicle, pre-1950.
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3rd Generation Keyless Ignition System-Door Actuators now included Flaming River is introduced the next generation of their Keyless Ignition System technology. This 3rd Generation Keyless Ignition System incorporates a fob docking station for more reliable starting and additional security. The new system also incorporates a keyless vehicle entry system complete with door lock actuators. Made in the United States.
3rd Generation Keyless Ignition System includes:
• Ignition Fob docking station
• Ignition and RKE Fob
• One Master and three remote Door Lock Actuators
• RKE lock/unlock module
• Antenna assembly
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• Relay pack
• Control module
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Retail: $1,213
Flaming River Industries
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Classic Update Kit, '62-67 Chevy Nova Kit
American Autowire's '62-67 Chevy Nova Classic Update Kit is the latest of 16 custom kits designed for performance and muscle cars and trucks from the '60s and '70s. The '62-67 Chevy Nova Classic Update Kit provides a new compact and enclosed ATO fusebox that's compatible with most aftermarket accessories. It also includes a cluster harness disconnect system to organize and simplify the wiring as well as a dimmer, headlight, and ignition switch. Remember, with American Autowire kits you get full color instructions with precise step-by-step instructions, photos, and wiring schematics to make your wiring experience that easy. The Classic Update Kit for '62-67 Nova retails at $569 (PN 510140).
American Autowire
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Billet Buttons and Switches
With Autoloc's new Online Button Builder, it's easy to customize your buttons in a few quick steps. Choose from a variety of sizes and lighting options, as well as etching designs. You can even provide your own graphics or text for a totally unique look.
Autoloc's Billet Buttons are made from the highest quality machined billet aluminum and are guaranteed to provide a lifetime of beauty and flawless performance.
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Chloie Jane Sharp, 68, of Cottageville, WV, passed away suddenly July 28, 2013, at her home.
Chloie Jane Sharp, 68, of Cottageville, WV, passed away suddenly July 28, 2013, at her home.
She was born April 15, 1945, in Cottageville, a daughter of the late Henry Elmer and Bedie Alice (Thornton) Sayre. Two infant sons; brothers, Thornton Sayre, Waldo Sayre, and Raymond Sayre, and sisters, Ida Livingston, and Betty Jean Newell also preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Ripley High School, a homemaker, and prior to returning home to Jackson County she retired from a career as a nursing technician in several hospitals in the Columbus, OH, area. She enjoyed quilting and gardening.
Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Larry Dale Sharp; son, Craig Daniel Sharp of Laurelville, OH; grandchildren, Sarah Sharp and Jared Sharp both of Galloway, OH, and a sister, Macel Hoschar of Cottageville.
Service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, WV, with the Rev. Gerald B. Sayre officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of service. Committal service will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the Foster Chapel Cemetery, Evans.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra is much in the news of late, but how many of you have ever heard of the Chestnut Hill Orchestra? They've been making music for almost 50 years, and they'd like you to know that they are still open for business.
The Chestnut Hill Orchestra (CHO) was founded in 1962, by Albert B. Conkey, who headed the music department at Chestnut Hill Academy (CHA) from 1940 to 1978. He wanted to provide an opportunity for the students at his school to play classical repertoire with more advanced players in a full orchestra setting.
The orchestra rehearsed and gave concerts at "The Rec," the facility on Valley Green Road, which once served as a stable for the Wissahickon Inn. In 1978 it was renamed the Albert B. Conkey Center for the Performing Arts.
Mr. Conkey also founded the now defunct Chestnut Hill Community Chorus. He retired in 1978 and died in 2000. In addition to his considerable skills as pianist and conductor, he was also an excellent composer. At a Bicentennial concert in 1976, the CHO played a Conkey composition, "From the Writings of Ben Franklin." And just this past April, the CHA-Springside Concert Choir performed a Conkey piece, arranged by Springside Music Director, Dr. Ellen Fishman Johnson.
After Mr. Conkey retired, CHA physics teacher Frank Thomson took over the podium in 1978 and '79. CHA music teacher Chris Simmons then conducted until 1986.
Martin Knoblauch succeeded Chris Simmons, and has been conducting the CHO continuously now for 25 years. Knoblauch, who is a practicing attorney as well as a professional musician, is the music director at Charity BVM Church in Northeast Philadelphia.
According to Knoblauch, the CHO left the Conkey Center, which was "cavernous and cold, even with the heat on," for a warmer, better-lit rehearsal space at Chestnut Hill College in 1991. They rehearsed and gave concerts in the college auditorium.
"We were sort of their orchestra in residence," he said. "Students got credits for playing and singing with us. After about 10 years, though, the college decided they wanted to have their own orchestra, so we moved to our present rehearsal location, St. Paul's Reformed Episcopal Church in Springfield, Delaware County, in 2000." The orchestra plays from September to June. They do two or three concerts a year. All weekly rehearsals are in preparation for their concerts.
"We give concerts in Glenside, Northeast Philadelphia, and sometimes in Mt. Airy," said Knoblauch. "We don't play much in Chestnut Hill anymore. It was hard getting folks there to attend. They're used to hearing the Philadelphia Orchestra. It's easier for a community orchestra like us to find audiences in the musical hinterlands."
Features of recent past seasons include complete performances of operas including "Don Giovanni," "The Barber of Seville" and "Così Fan Tutte." They've played all nine Beethoven symphonies. They also perform the Messiah every other year at Christmas time and have played the Bach "Christmas Oratorio," Haydn's "Creation" and Mendelssohn's "Elija."
According to Martin, "Our players today are, on the whole, older. Kids like to play with other kids and tend to go for the youth orchestras. In addition to our core group of around 25 musicians, I bring in musician friends for our concerts. It's a nice opportunity for folks to play together. We are always looking for new players, especially strings. We could also use a clarinet, flute or oboe player."
David Kuehn, 75, is the longest-serving member of the CHO. He joined in 1967. David, who taught physics and chemistry at Penn Charter, has been retired for eight years and happily spends his time these days playing viola and piano and singing in the choir at Germantown's First Presbyterian Church. His East Mt. Airy home is filled with stacks of sheet music. He also has a collection of programs from old CHO concerts and an amazing memory for details about the orchestra.
Following are just some of the notable CHO alumni with whom he recalls playing over the past 45 years:
•Elizabeth Starr Masoudnia has been the English horn player for The Philadelphia Orchestra since 1995.
•Harold Smoliar is Principal English Horn player for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
•Former CHO concertmistress Mary Ann Ballard joined the Baltimore consort, a musical ensemble that performs a wide variety of early music.
•Multi-Emmy-award-winning sound editor Joe Melody was also once the CHO concertmaster.
•Richard Brodhead, who composed music for the CHO in 1964, when he was a senior at CHA, is now Associate Professor of Music Studies at Temple University.
•French horn player Martin Webster went on to join The Philadelphia Brass.
•Piano soloist Horatio Miller is Assistant Professor of Music at Community College of Philadelphia.
•Cellist David Szepessy is an Adjunct Instructor of Music at The College of New Jersey.
Kuehn says that the late 1960s and early '70s were the glory years. "In 1968, we did 'Carmina Burana' with participants from five private schools in the area. In 1975 we did a piece for trumpet and strings by the world-famous contemporary composer Vincent Persichetti (who lived in Roxborough). Back then, there were sometimes as many as 60 players in the group. The parts were always covered. Today, we only have about 25 regular members, and we don't get students anymore. These days, we have to tailor the music to the instrumental forces at hand." Kuehn, who has had eye problems, said he plans to keep on playing in the orchestra "as long as I can see."
At 61, conductor Knoblauch says he too is "starting to slow down a bit," but he still has a wish list that includes conducting all of Hayden's symphonies, Bach's cantatas and Handel's oratorios.
Their next concert is Sunday June 5, 7 p.m., at St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 6445 Green St. in Mt. Airy, next to the Upsal Train Station. (Parking lot in rear.) The program includes the Haydn Symphony number 93, Beethoven's First Symphony and a guest soloist, soprano Jacqueline Smith, who will perform Mozart's aria, "Non temer amato bene." Admission is free. (Donation at door.) The concert will also be streamed live on the internet via North East Web Radio at gophilaradio.com
Concerning the problems of the Philadelphia Orchestra and classical music in general, Maestro Knoblauch had these thoughts:
"The old orchestra fans are literally dying off. We're fighting for the cultural hearts, minds, and pocketbooks of a new generation. It's a whole new world. Now you can listen and watch live performances online, but if you're doing art as industry, you have to cope with competition. It's the American way. You have to compete for limited discretionary income.
"I believe there's still an audience for 'great' music (he prefers that term to 'classical'), but we have to build that audience. If it means scaling back, that's what businesses will have to do. At CHO, we finance ourselves. We operate on donations, and we have very small expenses. We're grateful to the Local for running this story about us. It's nice to know that someone on the Hill is still interested in our activities."
On a personal note, this writer played with the orchestra during the 1970s and '80s. It was good fun, great camaraderie and a fascinating way to experience the classics. The orchestra celebrates its 50th anniversary next year. I'm seriously considering dusting off my cello and joining up in the fall. Anyone else game?
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Designers from around the world are submitting creative designs for Josh Barsch in logo design - custom.
Check out http://www.givemescholarships.com -- it's a free scholarship advice/tutoring site based on my experience as a scholarship judge and donor. Lots of traffic already -- need an engaging logo!
I need a new header image and logo for the website. I am a scholarship judge and philanthropist who has given away over $100,000 of my own money in scholarships over the past 6 years. I wrote a book called "Confessions of a Scholarship Judge" detailing all of the various ways that students screw up their essays and get disqualified. I also discuss the bias of scholarship judges, which is very unique to the book. Anyhow -- GiveMeScholarships.com is a free site based on the book. Full of info that most high school and college students do NOT know.
The site needs a more attractive logo and header image. Also, there will soon be a feature of the site called "Ask Judge Josh," a podcast featuring a different student every episode, asking me whatever questions they have about the scholarship judging process. I'd also like a logo for this, since it will also be featured on the website.
- The logo must have "Give Me Scholarships" and ".com" in it. Other than that, I don't have a lot of particular guidance to give you -- I'd rather let you have some license in creating something that looks good. I would say, though, that I have a very conversational, shoot-from-the-hip, no-bullshit style. I am the anti-Professorial stereotype. At the same time, unlike most people who write about this sort of thing, I am a primary source of information -- I've served on dozens of scholarship committees, and as I said above, I've paid out a great deal of my own personal money to scholarship winners. Hence, my advice is worth more than your high school guidance counselor's (blunt, but true). If your logo can reflect these ideas, then that would be wonderful.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A 49-year-old woman from Alabama got not one, not two, not three, but four speeding tickets on Friday after flying down on I-90 as fast as 112 mph, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
With a destination of Racine, Wis., the woman was first stopped in Martin County at 2:25 p.m. after authorities received multiple complaints of her speeding, and weaving in and out of traffic.
She was ticketed for speeding (she passed the trooper at 112 mph), no insurance and possession of marijuana.
Just 20 miles later, though she did slow down to 99 mph, she was again ticketed for speeding and no proof of insurance.
At this point, Minnesota and Wisconsin State Patrols were advised, and on the lookout.
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With cooler weather around the corner, we're starting to look for creative ways to stay cozy on our runs. Hats and beanies will always have a special place in our hearts, but recently we've been running in the Buff.
Um… what? The temps drop and we say 'forget clothes'? Not quite. The 'Buff' is perhaps the most versatile piece of running headwear on the market. It has an incredibly simple design (it's basically a long tube of stretchy, moisture-wicking fabric), but it can morph into nearly any type of headwear you can imagine.
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Yacht Party Chicago's New Year's Weekend Sat Night Booze Cruise on Dec. 29!
**IF GA Tickets are sold out, $60 Standby tickets available HERE**
Come out on our four story luxury yacht for a cruise on Lake Michigan! Tickets include a Buffet, Live DJs, Dancing, and the best views of Chicago!
Imagine being at a trendy bar while enjoying the beautiful Chicago skyline as you cruise down Lake Michigan aboard a luxury yacht! Our yacht is equipped with four floors including two dance floors, and top deck! Take advantage of Chicago's best asset and get out on the lake aboard the cruise!
Want to celebrate your birthday on the boat? If you have 10 or more people in your party, your ticket is on us, and all your friends get a discount! Fill out the form HERE for more info!
- Group Rates Available for groups of 10+ - Email firstname.lastname@example.com for more info!
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- 10:45pm- There will be a table near the Spirit of Chicago where you will pick up your boarding pass. In order to receive your boarding pass you must show us your scannable ticket from Eventbrite.
- 11pm - The boat will begin boarding and the party will begin - you must present your boarding pass that you receive from the check-in table to board. Please be on time, as the boat will leave without you!!
- As soon as boarding is complete, the gate will close and the crew will start preparing for departure. No one else will be permitted to board.
- What is the dress code? There is NO Dress code for the boat.
- Can I bring my own food/drink on the boat? Absolutely no outside food or beverage may be brought on the boat.
- What do I need to bring to get on the boat? Your printed ticket from Eventbrite and a valid ID. All guests must Be 21+.
- How do I get to the boat? The boat is located at Navy Pier. Please give yourself extra time to park and find the boat.
- What kind of music will be played on the boat? The DJ will start with Top40, EDM, and Hip-hop and will play a variety of music with the goal of helping everyone enjoy themselves.
- Is there seating available on the boat? Open seating is available on the boat and is first come, first served.
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All guests must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID that will be checked by security prior to boarding the boat. A valid ticket with scannable QR code is required by all guests to board. It is recommended to print a paper ticket to prevent any technology complications which would prevent your ticket from displaying on your phone. There is no guest list at the boat, each ticket must be scanned. Security reserves the right to inspect all bags and persons. Absolutely no outside food or beverage may be brought on the boat. Guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit) upon arrival, will be denied entry and no refunds will be given. We want all guests to enjoy themselves on the cruise, but please note you will be on the boat for an extended amount of time and our number one priority is the safety of all guests. The boat will depart the dock as soon as boarding is completed. Once the boat begins its cast off procedure, for the safety of all guests, absolutely no late arrivals will be allowed within the security fence to board. If you are late, you will be left at the harbor without a refund. In the event of dangerous weather conditions, security situations, mechanical issues with the locks, the boat, etc., the boat may not cruise, but the party will still go on at the dock. In the event of rain, or other inclement weather, the party will continue on the enclosed portion of the boat. Any ticketing/technical issues will be handled by Eventbrite.com. Please contact them directly at https://www.eventbrite.com/contact-us/. Sorry – no refunds or price adjustments. The Eventbrite system does not allow us to restrict people who are underage from buying tickets. If you are not 21 and purchase a ticket, you will not be allowed on board. Cruise length will vary based upon multiple factors, including, but not limited to: boarding time, lock operations, boat traffic, weather, special events such as fireworks, emergency situations, etc. The DJ's aboard the boat will play a variety of music, at their discretion, with the goal of making a fun cruise for the entire crowd. The music's volume level will be set to an acceptable level intended to please all guests and may be regulated/limited by safety regulations set forth by the captain.


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With nearly seven in 10 Americans planning to celebrate Halloween, Oct. 31 is one of the fastest growing holidays of the year. And for good reason, it is a chance to break away from day-to-day routines to let loose and have some fun.
A National Retail Federation survey said Americans will spend $8 billion on Halloween this year, and a good chunk of that will be spent on costumes.
Don't be fooled: Halloween isn't just for kids. In fact, more money is expected to be spent on adult costumes this year than on costumes for children.
The trade group estimates there will 6 million adults dressing as a witch, and 3.2 million dressing as a vampire. Trailing those costume choices are the traditional fare: pirates, super heroes, and zombies. Yet costume retailers also see some other trends creeping into Halloween fare this year.
Among them is a growing preference for humorous costumes. Some of these are based on popular television shows or newsworthy public figures.
"Choosing a costume is one of the most entertaining parts of Halloween," said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. So choose wisely.
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"He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. They let a governor out of prison, you send a congressman to take his place! That's the Chicago way."
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One year ago, when Jesse Jackson Jr. was still a free congressman and co-author of "It's About the Money!: How You Can Get Out of Debt, Build Wealth, and Achieve Your Financial Dreams," a study of federal corruption cases was released. And, no, I didn't make up that book title. Check it out on amazon.com.
The study, conducted by the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Illinois's Institute of Public Affairs, examined federal court records of public corruption cases between 1976 and 2010, which revealed 1,531 convictions in the Northern District of Illinois – the most of any federal district in the nation.
In a statewide contest, New York and California edged us out by a few hundred convictions, but they have bigger populations. Unless Rod Blagojevich plans on taking his talents to Miami upon his release from prison, Florida doesn't stand a chance.
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On his mind must be AMD's 50x15 system, the Personal Internet Computer (PIC), launched in October 2004, equipped with Windows CE, and AMD Geode GX500 CPU, 128MB of memory, a 10GB hard disk and a built in modem. It too was launched to bring Internet access to the developing world and specifically increase Internet usage to 50 per cent of the population by 2015 - hence the 50x15.
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"As we step back from all these markets, the next six weeks will be important," Basse said. "We don't know how low the crude market will go or how much fund disinvestment is yet to come.
"But as we formulate our bottom sometime between now and the end of September and the first part of October, there will again be another bull market in grains. I do not feel comfortable that the world has enough grain to get us through the next nine to 12 months without any upside price potential."
In his monthly update on the crop report, market analyst Richard Brock says corn yields could climb as high as 158 bushels over the last six weeks of the season. "We've had ideal growing conditions.
"The only thing of concern right now is the very cool evening temperatures throughout the Midwest. We're actually behind in total growing degree days than we were a year ago."
Brock says the long-term bull market for corn is over. "Farmers waiting to sell corn at $8 might be waiting a lifetime. I don't think we'll challenge this summer's top in corn in the next three to five years. This was a classic bubble in the oil and grain markets, just like the high-tech stocks bubble back in 2000. It says corn prices are more highly correlated to crude oil prices than anything else I've ever seen. This whole corn market is tied to energy more than anything else."
Brock says the corn carryover of 1.152 billion bushels "doesn't justify an average price much above $5.50. We were trading six weeks ago at over $7, and people can recognize today why that was so grossly overpriced. But we'll still get to 92 million acres because $5 plus corn is still a very profitable venture."


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Geithner: Ready to go over 'cliff' if necessary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wednesday that the Obama administration is "absolutely" ready for the economy to go over the "fiscal cliff" rather than accept a budget deal that doesn't include higher tax rates for top earners.
Geithner said the administration thinks budget deficits are so large that they can't be closed without boosting tax rates on the highest-earning 2 percent of Americans. Most Republicans oppose higher rates for any taxpayers.
"There's no prospect in an agreement that doesn't involve those rates going up on the top 2 percent of the wealthiest Americans," Geithner said in an interview on CNBC.
Geithner's comments immediately drew fire from a top Republican senator.
"This is one of the most stunning and irresponsible statements I've heard in some time," said Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. "Going over the fiscal cliff will put our economy, jobs, people's paychecks and retirement at risk, but that is what the White House wants, according to Secretary Geithner, if they don't get their way."
The fiscal cliff refers to the tax increases and deep spending cuts that will take effect in January unless Congress and the White House reach a budget deal first.
In the interview, Geithner also said the administration would reject a budget plan that didn't include an increase in the federal borrowing limit. The current limit is expected to be reached either late this month or early next year.
"We are not prepared to have the American economy held hostage to periodic threats that Republicans will force the country to default on our obligations," Geithner said. "That would be a terrible thing for the financial security of the average American, for businesses, for confidence around the world and the United States."
Geithner said he still thinks progress is being made in the budget negotiations and that the outlines of an agreement are becoming clearer.
"They look inevitable," he said.


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Do Jehovah's Witnesses believe in the theory of evolution? As a former Jehovah's Witness who once spent an inordinate amount of time researching their Creation Book, I can tell you that the official answer is a resounding no. (The book is officially called Life-How did it get here? By evolution or by creation? But it is commonly just called the Creation Book by Jehovah's Witnesses.) This book is the Watchtower Society's magnum opus on evolution. Yet it remains infamous for an abundance of bad science, quote mining, and an embarrassing habit of strategically leaving off parts of quotes so as to alter their original meaning. (Yikes!) Many people have written about the book, including Austin Cline at About.com. Even Richard Dawkins devoted a chapter to it in The God Delusion. Think what you will, but it's clear that the Society's Creation Book has gotten around.
The Creation Book was first published back in 1985. Now, after remaining in print for more than two decades, it is no longer being produced. That hasn't stopped the Watchtower Society from writing about the theory of evolution, but nowadays, the organization chooses to keep it all pretty simple. When you consider how many ex-Witnesses left the Society after doing extensive research on books like this one, that's probably a good idea.
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Supplemental Pay for EHRA Employees
|Supplemental Pay for EHRA Employees
|Human Resources
|Board of Trustees
Original BOT approval May 5, 2006; Revised, BOT approved and effective July 18, 2013.
Associate Provost for Personnel and Resource Administration, 252-328-2679 Associate Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences Administration and Director, BSOM Faculty Employment, 252-744-1910 Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, 252-328-9882
|Related Policies
UNC Policy Manual \A7 300.1.1, Senior Academic and Administrative Officers
UNC Policy Manual \A7 300.2.13, Supplemental Pay Policy for Employees Exempt from the State Personnel Act (EPA)
|Additional References
ECU Faculty Manual, Part XI, General Faculty Employment Guidelines and Benefits
ECU Policy for Employees Exempt from the State Personnel Act
NC Office of State Human Resources Policy on Dual Employment
EPA Plan for Management Flexibility to Appoint and Fix Compensation
ECU Supplemental Payment and Stipend Codes
EPA Supplemental Pay and Stipend Form
1. Purpose
This Policy outlines practices for additional compensation paid to East Carolina University EHRA employees: 1) faculty, 2) non-faculty (EHRA-NF instructional and research), and 3) Senior Academic and Administrative Officers (SAAO) Tier I and Tier II. This Policy is not intended to modify any of the existing policies or procedures governing the administration of University salaries nor to address compensation practices for Clinical Support Services (CSS) or employees subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA). [Note: see the ECU Policy for Employees Exempt from the State Human Resources Act for more information on the non-faculty classification of EHRA employees]
2. Definitions
2.1. Base Salary – Base salary is the annual permanent salary of the employee approved by the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, or Board of Governors as it appears in the employment contract or subsequent salary increase/decrease letters. The base salary does not include any supplemental payments, although such payments may be addressed in a contract letter as part of the compensation package for the contract period.
2.1.1. For the purpose of defining the Base Salary, faculty in the Brody School of Medicine subject to the ECU Physicians' Clinical Faculty Compensation plan, an EHRA employee's Base Salary will be the sum of the academic base and the supplement, as defined by the Clinical Faculty Compensation Plan.
2.2. Supplemental Payments – Supplemental Payments are compensation in excess of an EHRA employee's Base Salary for temporary increases in responsibility and/or for extra duties beyond the scope of the primary appointment. Prior approval of the supervisor, department chair or school director, dean and vice chancellor(s) are required. See Section 5, below, for a non-exclusive list of Supplemental Payment types. [Note: see the ECU Supplemental Pay Codes matrix for additional descriptors and budget coding]
2.3. Contract Period – For 9-month faculty the contract period is typically August 16 through May 15. For 12-month faculty the contract period is typically July 1 through June 30. The specific dates for individual employees are based on the actual employment contracts.
2.4. Outside the Contract Period – The specific dates of the time outside the employee's contract period is based on the actual employment contract. There is no Outside the Contract Period for 12-month employees.
2.5. External Funds – Grant or other non-state appropriated funding sources.
2.6. Dual Employment – Dual employment occurs when a university employee agrees to perform services for another state agency on a part-time or contractual basis. Approval must be obtained from the supervisor, department chair or school director, dean and vice chancellor before the service is provided in order to ascertain whether the obligation will interfere with job duties and commitments of the primary position. Dual employment must be in accordance with the State of North Carolina Policy on Dual Employment.
3. General Provisions
3.1. No Supplemental Payments, above the Base Salary, may be paid for university duties that are generally related to the position to which the individual is appointed during the Contract Period. See Section 2.2 for a definition of Supplemental Payments and the Supplemental Pay Codes matrix for additional descriptors and budget coding.
3.2. Assignment of additional responsibilities for which supplemental payments may be considered must comply with university established Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures, up to and including a formal search process when required.
3.3. This Policy complies with applicable federal and state restrictions on level of effort for external sponsored projects, grants, or contracts. Federal restrictions permit up to 3/9ths effort for a 9-month employee outside the Contract Period and no more than 100% of total compensated effort during the Contract Period (133% Rule). In the case of these projects, the rate of pay for any Supplemental Payment must be the same as the base rate of pay for the employee's primary contracted assignment.
3.3.1. Supplemental Payments, excluding approved summer research and instruction, and administrative supplements cannot be charged to a sponsored project.
3.4. All Supplemental Payments require the appropriate pre-approvals by the supervisor, department chair or school director, dean and vice chancellor. If the employee is in a different department/unit/division from the unit requesting service, approval of the supervisor, department chair or school director, dean and vice chancellor of the home department/unit/division is required, each time any vice chancellor approval is required under this policy.
3.5. Per the applicable hiring guidelines, less than full-time appointments during an academic or fiscal year can be increased up to full-time (1.0 FTE) with the appropriate additional compensation becoming part of their Base Salary upon approval by the supervisor, department chair or school director, dean and vice chancellor of the home department/unit/division.
3.6. Process for Approvals. Prior approval may be granted upon receipt and analysis of the following:
3.6.1. A written request from the appropriate unit administrator, including a rationale for recommending the employee, an explanation of the activities contemplated, a clear justification as to why the activity warrants Supplemental Payments, the relationships of the activities to the primary appointment, basis for the determination of the compensation rates, duration of assignment, and, if applicable, statements relative to any conflict with the primary appointment.
3.6.2. The request must be made to the supervisor, department chair or school director, dean and vice chancellor for their approval by affixing dated signatures on the request.
3.6.3. In the review, the total time commitments of the individual (workload, approved supplemental activities and external activities for pay) will be considered.
3.6.4. The approved request must be submitted to the Academic Affairs Personnel Administration, Health Sciences Personnel Administration, or EHRA Human Resources Administration for final review and processing.
3.6.5. Documentation related to Supplemental Payments must be maintained in the employee's personnel file.
3.7. No assignment that results in a supplemental payment may exceed one year, unless specifically approved by the appropriate vice chancellor(s).
3.8. No SAAO may be paid, in addition to his or her salary, for any services rendered to any institution-related foundation, endowment, or other entity that: 1) was established by officers of the university, 2) is controlled by the university, or 3) is tax-exempt based on being a support organization for the university.
3.9. All Supplemental Payments will be processed as compensation through ECU Payroll, and subject to all applicable taxes and withholdings.
3.10. Individual fund sources may have specific restrictions on compensation or may have more restrictive practices than this policy. When there is conflict between this policy and the sponsor or activity requirements, the most restrictive practice will normally be applied.
4. The Chancellor may approve supplemental pay in any exceptional situation that makes it unduly burdensome or otherwise contrary to the best interest of the university to fulfill one or more requirements of this policy by signing a memorandum that states the reason(s) for the exception. The memorandum is to be retained in the employee's personnel file and a copy provided to the Academic Affairs Personnel Administration, Health Sciences Personnel Administration, or EHRA Human Resources Administration.
5. Types of Supplemental Payments
The following is a non-exclusive list of types of Supplemental Payments:
5.1. Conducting Seminars, Workshops, Continuing Education Programs, and Training Approval may be granted for Supplemental Payments during the Contract Period for conducting non-credit short courses or presenting special lectures, seminars, workshops, creative activity, teaching in non-credit programs sponsored by the Office of Continuing Studies, or conferences for continuing professional education.
5.2. Administrative Assignments EHRA employees occasionally assume administrative duties for which Supplemental Payments are appropriate. Examples include, but are not limited to: (1) assignments of one year or less as coordinators of undergraduate, graduate or special programs; (2) interim appointments to a higher level of administrative responsibility, such as interim department chair, dean, or director.
5.3. One-Time Special Payments EHRA employees sometimes perform work unrelated to their primary appointment, such a special project related to the person's expertise for which they may receive a payment
5.4. Overload Instruction Faculty should generally not be paid for teaching credit courses in addition to their normal course load. Instead, other arrangements should be made, such as a corresponding course reduction in the following semester. Under extraordinary circumstances, overloads may be approved consistent with the process outlined in this policy, for faculty to teach additional for credit courses. This is only allowable if this does not cause a conflict of commitment with other assigned duties, and the faculty member has an appropriate workload.
5.5. Summer Research and Instruction Due to government restrictions on the level of effort, a 9-month faculty member who participates in government-sponsored research outside the Contract Period can teach summer sessions as long as the combination of teaching and research effort and compensation does not exceed 3/9ths of the Base Salary. The summer teaching rate of pay is determined by the academic unit. The summer research rate of pay is based on the previous year's academic contract Base Salary and the 3/9ths requirements.
5.6. Instruction by EHRA-NF and SAAO Employees (Tier II) EHRA-NF and SAAO Employees (Tier II) may be allowed, subject to advance approval as described herein, to receive a supplemental payment for additional instructional responsibilities provided the additional responsibilities do not conflict with the duties of their primary appointment. Generally the instructional responsibilities must be carried out at times other than during the normal working hours associated with the primary appointment. However, in extraordinary circumstances, the instruction may occur during normal working hours with the approval of the supervisor, department chair or school director, dean and vice chancellor(s). Paid leave may not be used to account for the time associated with the additional instructional assignment, but leave without pay is an option. If leave without pay is not used to account for the time away from the primary appointment, an alternate work schedule must be approved. All such arrangements must be reviewed annually and approved by the supervisor, department chair or school director, dean and vice chancellor(s).
5.7. External Funds
5.7.1. For 9-month faculty, Supplemental Payments can be earned outside the Contract Period for university-sponsored research that is externally funded by a government agency as approved by the department chair or school director, dean and vice chancellor and Office of Grants and Contracts. The maximum payment is 3/9ths of the Base Salary or 100% of time.
5.7.2. Government sponsors do not permit compensation beyond the base rate of pay during the Contract Period. As a general rule, faculty (9-month and 12-month) involved in sponsored research during the Contract Period should have their other assigned responsibilities reduced. All compensation rates and periods of appointment must be approved by the Office of Grants and Contracts. Individual sponsors may have more restrictive requirements than applicable university policies. The most restrictive policy will be applied for sponsored project compensation.
6. Effective Date
This Policy is effective July 18, 2013 and shall supersede any previous supplemental pay policies at East Carolina University.


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Angels grant Blanton unconditional release
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto made a statement about the club's expectations for Joe Blanton when the club granted the veteran pitcher his release Wednesday morning.
Blanton simply had not improved enough to make the team.View Full Game Coverage
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto made a statement about the club's expectations for Joe Blanton when the club granted the veteran pitcher his release Wednesday morning.
Blanton simply had not improved enough to make the team.View Full Game Coverage
Then Dipoto made a declaration of his own.
"It's regrettable. It's a mistake on my part. There is no one else to blame," Dipoto said. "I made the call on signing Joe Blanton and bringing him in. Obviously, this isn't the way he wanted it to work. It's not the way I wanted it to work out. None of us. But unfortunately that's the way it goes sometimes. You make a business decision and move on."
Blanton appeared in four Cactus League games for the Angels this spring, amassing a 7.08 ERA in 20 1/3 innings spanning five appearances (four starts). He came into camp at a lighter weight but without a definitive role.
"Coming into Spring Training, we just wanted to see some adjustment, some type of move forward, an improvement in performance or an adjustment that led us to believe something better was coming and we just didn't see that," Dipoto said. "We had a tough decision to make and we made that decision today. Joe was either going to be on our big league club or he wasn't. Today, we determined that he wasn't."
Jered Weaver, C.J. Wilson, Hector Santiago, Garrett Richards and Tyler Skaggs are expected to make up the rotation and the pitching order continues to come together. Santiago will take the hill Thursday and Richards is scheduled to pitch Friday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Skaggs is scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Dodgers at Angel Stadium.
Blanton's departure and the new schedule mean Richards and Skaggs will make their first starts of the regular season on seven-days' rest.
"Joe understands the situation and I think we have all been in this together with Joe for the last year. We've all shared the frustration," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "There's not a guy in that clubhouse that works harder than Joe. It's unfortunate that the results of his hard work didn't really translate last year into production. I know he's going to keep going and I'm sure he will get picked up."
Blanton, a 10-year veteran who signed with the Angels as a free agent in December 2012, went 2-14 with a 6.04 ERA last season, splitting time between the rotation and the bullpen. With one year remaining on his contract, he is owed $8.5 million, including a $1 million buyout.
"These (decisions) are tough whether it's zero dollars or $8.5 million," Dipoto said. "The easiest way I can answer that question is that Arte (Moreno) has always been of the mind since I've been here that whatever decisions are best for the quality of the product on the field and give us the best chance to win, those are the decisions that we should make. That's the decision we made today."
Jesse Sanchez is a national reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @JesseSanchezMLB.


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HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — In what has to be the most dependable vote we'll see this election season, a smattering of anonymous NBA executives and coaches have chosen the Miami Heat as favorites to walk away with the Larry O'Brien trophy at end of the 2012-13 season.
According to the unofficial poll conducted by our main man Sam Amick of SI.com, it's a three-team race this season between the Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder (with those second two often in flip-flopped order, depending on the ballot). But in the view of the 20 league insiders, it's strictly a three-team race:
The final tally, with three of the voters submitting only first-place votes: The defending champions in Miami received 16 first-place votes, one second-place vote and two third-place votes; their Finals foe, Oklahoma City, garnered two first-place votes, six second-place votes and nine third-place votes; and the Lakers, who have added Dwight Howard and Steve Nash to Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, got two first-place votes, 10 second-place votes and six third-place votes. The Lakers may not be seen as the favorites to win it all, but the idea that they're the top threat to the Heat is not only a topic of much discussion in the media but also clearly a very real sentiment in NBA circles.
For good measure, my top three — with all of us playing in this pretend world where everyone is fully healthy — would be the Heat, Lakers and Thunder. Reality, of course, may be something altogether different.
Tempting though it was to put the Lakers in the hypothetical top spot, there is a laundry list of factors to keep an eye on as their star-studded season unfolds: the health of Howard, who is still not doing on-court activity after having back surgery in April; the age and mileage of Nash (38 years old, 16 regular seasons and 118 playoff games played) and Bryant (34, 16 regular seasons and 220 playoff games); the question of chemistry and whether Bryant will defer enough to let Nash work his magic while keeping Howard happy enough in his new locale that he wants to re-sign as a free agent next summer; and the installation of Pete Carril's famed Princeton offense (former Wizards and Kings coach Eddie Jordan, a Carril protégé, is expected to be hired as an assistant and do the teaching under defensive-minded head coach Mike Brown).
We're not sure how excited we are about our extra early preseason view of the title contenders coinciding with that of so many league insiders, since we've never been particularly fond of the herd mentality that has permeated the front offices of so much of the league.
Then again, what other threesome would you choose right now?
The Spurs and Celtics certainly could make a case for inclusion and perhaps a top five. But beyond that, the Heat, Thunder and Lakers stand out this time of year.
One of the anonymous participants nailed HT's position on the league's "Big 3," if you will, perfectly:
• Eastern Conference executive who voted Miami, Oklahoma City and Los Angeles: "The Lakers will have an adjustment period for sure, but Mike Brown is so good defensively that I can see Dwight being a monster this year. He'll have to be, because Nash is brilliant but he has taken a step back defensively. It's just like Miami, which needed a year to adjust to each other. The Lakers will face the same issues. The difference is that Nash and Kobe are a little older and less inclined to be stoppers defensively.
"They'll be really good and should challenge for the Finals, but OKC should be a very good matchup for them. Kendrick Perkins has proved to be capable of defending Dwight in one-on-one situations and Ibaka can defend Gasol one-on-one, which limits the Lakers' advantage slightly. I get the sense that people are underestimating the Thunder slightly given the moves that teams around them made, and that plays right into their hands. They'll use it for motivation."
Understandably, some folks think August is too early to worry about predicting the team or teams that will be standing in June. It's often a futile exercise fueled by memories of the season past and colored by moves made (and not made) during a usually furious free-agent summer. It doesn't take into account all of the nuance of training camp and the actual developing stages of a season. That's how we sometimes miss the Mavericks winning it all.
But more often than not the true contenders are identifiable this time of year, even if it is just a healthy guess.
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In light of unfolding events in Egypt, Tunisia, and elsewhere in the Middle East, Northern Africa, and beyond, Psychologists for Social Responsibility (PsySR) has issued the statement below calling on leaders of the United States to stand firmly in support of democratic change. This statement is also available on the PsySR website.
PsySR Calls on U.S. to Support Democratic Change in the Middle East
The rapidly unfolding events in Egypt and Tunisia have stunned and engaged the world. The governments of these countries have long been criticized for their widespread human rights violations, including restrictions on freedom of expression and association, the abuse of state of emergency powers, the imprisonment of dissidents, the use of torture, and the persecution of journalists and human rights defenders. But today we are witnesses to the extraordinary power manifest when ordinary people join together and challenge undemocratic rulers, expressing the seemingly timeless human aspiration to be free of tyranny, oppression, and exploitation.


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The fine folks over at Second Gear have a couple of exciting announcements this week: A new product, and a new service for developers. What makes these announcements particularly interesting is their use of Passbook.
The minds that brought you the iOS markdown editor, Elements and the @Justin Bieber fanclub on Twitter1, have launched a website promoting the new app that allows people to register their username early and install a Passbook pass, or Pit Pass, on their device for the upcoming app. The Pit Pass is currently a little sparse on information but be sure to check out the barcode. Second Gear's plan is to gradually fill in the pass, allowing users to gradually acquire more bits about the app leading up to its announcement and release.
Alongside the release of the Pit Pass has come an announcement of the PitPass.io. PitPass.io will provide a Passbook backend that will allow developers to leverage Passbook as a promotional tool for their apps and services, the way that Second Gear is using it for their upcoming app now. While it's not yet available, developers can sign up to be notified when the PitPass.io service officially launches.
Many users enjoy Passbook with major businesses like Starbucks, Target and United Airlines, but there's still a large pool of users who don't yet make use of Passbook. Second Gear's implementation of Passbook as a promotional tool is an intriguing new spin on the service that could generate more interest and use among consumers.
Source: Second Gear
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