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The Garden State is relatively new turf for the Killers, who've played Atlantic City and New York but nowhere in between.
Their date at the PNC Bank Arts Center on Wednesday brings them close to the hometown of one their musical heroes, Bruce Springsteen. But the band isn't planning any pilgrimages to Jersey rock landmarks, since it's off to Boston the next day.
The Las Vegas rockers are on the road promoting their latest collection, "Day & Age," featuring 10 tracks that run the gamut from monster psychedelia to breezy salsa. The hit single, "Human," is a sing-along anthem that sounds piped in from another planet.
Named after a fake band in a New Order video, the quartet has reinvented itself with each release, from the 2004 debut, "Hot Fuss," through the follow up, "Sam's Town," and into the new record. No matter which genres they're fusing, the core of their appeal remains killer melodies paired with surreal wordplay, penned by frontman Brandon Flowers.
We chatted on the phone with bassist Mark Stoermer about the group's musical explorations and lyrical quirks.
Q. The new album is like an old 10-track recording. Going back to the days of vinyl, albums often used to be 10 songs.
A. We were actually going for nine, which would have been a first for us. We wanted to get it back to the length of a 45-minute record. When CDs came out, people started making their records 70-minutes long. We were trying to curve that back a little bit.
Q. When Brandon comes to you with lyrics, do you sometimes say, "That's a little cryptic." I'm thinking of the lyrics to "Human."
A. Every now and then, someone will ask what the song is about. With "Human," it did come up. I don't think Brandon even gave an answer. It's one of those things -- it's kind of cool that it's ambiguous.
Q. How did you segue from the rootsier "Sam's Town" to this album, which is a departure.
A. When we're playing one record live on the road for a year and a half, we want to go a different direction. After we're done touring, we want to do a complete 180.
Q. With the release of "Sam's Town" the look of the band changed. People might assume that it's planned out. Is that a misrepresentation of how the band goes from one album to the next?
A. Yeah. We just like to play around with the look. We're not doing 9-to-5 jobs, so we have the opportunity to mess around. The look follows the music and the music changed on its own. It's completely organic.
Q. It seems as though the Killers get pigeonholed as a group that's retro or paying tribute to the 1980s.
A. We've always made nods to the past and our influences, but we've never tried take an album and copy it. We're writing new music for this time, and sure, there's influences. But we're not a cover band or a tribute band.
Q. It's pretty bleak out there, but Hollywood does well during hard times. Do you feel like the same could apply to music?
A. It seems less people are going to concerts now. I don't know if it's because the music isn't inspiring or people just can't afford tickets.
Q. I remember saving up babysitting money to see Duran Duran. Of course, tickets back then weren't $130.
A. When I was growing up, I didn't have much money but I would still save up whatever I could to go to a show.
Q. There doesn't seem to be a cohesive rock movement right now. In the past, you had grunge, you had groups of bands from one place. What happened to genres? Why has it become so fragmented?
A. It seems like there are less bands, period. And the way people listen to music is more fragmented. It's not just about radio. It's about iPods, getting things online, whereas before, people were into similar things at a similar time. Now, there isn't an audience that you can pin down. I don't know how many people get their music from radio and MTV.
Q. I miss the days when a city was affiliated with a particular sound. It still happens, but it's not as pervasive. How is the scene in Las Vegas? Is it a tough place to start out?
A. We didn't start out at the Mandalay Bay or the MGM Grand. We played bars and cafes like most bands do locally. The problem is, the smaller venues would only last for a short amount of time because you can make a lot more money with slot machines or cover bands. It's very hard for those venues to compete, making it even harder for original music and local acts to get off the ground.
Q. Las Vegas does seem to be an inspiring place for people to go write, whether it's fiction or music. Is it something about the city, which is a huge hub surrounded by vast deserts?
A. In our music, there's a little bit of the glitz and a lot of the desert too. We have that juxtaposition, those two extreme sides to Vegas.
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Forty-one agricultural acres have been added to New Jersey Conservation Foundation's Hill & Dale property in Tewksbury Township, enlarging it to 142 acres and boosting farmland preservation in the area.
The newly-preserved property is at the intersection of Hill & Dale and Parsonage Lot roads, and includes corn and hay fields, a wooded stream corridor and two small cottages. It abuts the original 101 acres preserved last summer as a nature and agricultural preserve.
"We're very excited to expand the Hill & Dale Preserve, and are grateful to all of the donors and partners who made this possible," said Michele S. Byers, executive director of New Jersey Conservation Foundation. "To us, a preserve that protects both agriculture and open space is the best of all worlds."
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About $1.53 million in taxpayer money was used to preserve the farm. The SADC paid $1,055,106 for a farmland easement (development rights) on the property. The rest was financed through a $481,131 Hunterdon County grant and $128,749 in privately-raised funds from the community.
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"The State Agriculture Development Committee is very pleased to partner in this cooperative project to permanently protect this farm to ensure the land forever remains available for agricultural use, and to further farmland preservation efforts in the Highlands Preservation Area," said Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher.
Farm lanes and trails surrounding the preserve's cultivated agricultural fields are open to the public for hiking, horseback riding and nature observation. The upper section of the preserve offers a spectacular view of the surrounding Hunterdon County countryside, while the lower section provides access to the Rockaway Creek and two tributaries.
"This land acquisition represents the continued commitment to land preservation by Hunterdon County and its partners," said Hunterdon County Freeholder Matt Holt. "Having walked this site several times, I can say it is one of the jewels in preserved sites in the northern part of our county. We look forward to continuing to preserve great land parcels such as the Hill & Dale Preserve."
The preserve is part of the landmark 310-acre Hill & Dale Farm, whose distinctive Dutch barns were originally built nearly a century ago for dairy farming. More recently, the farm has been used for horses.
"We're delighted that the second phase closed and that the property is now in the hands of New Jersey Conservation Foundation," said Rothpletz, the seller. He noted that in addition to purchasing 142 acres, New Jersey Conservation Foundation is helping his family with farmland preservation on its 150 remaining acres.
THE NJCF is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve land and natural resources throughout New Jersey for the benefit of all. Since 1960, the foundation has helped preserve more than 120,000 acres of open space and farmland. For more information on the foundation's programs and preserves, visit njconservation.org or call 888-LAND-SAVE (888-526-3728).


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LAKELAND, Fla. -- Last year, Miguel Cabrera's hitting group in camp included Alex Avila and Prince Fielder. The year before, it was Fielder and Delmon Young.
This year, Avila is back, but new Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler has replaced Fielder, who was dealt to the Texas Rangers in late November.
Cabrera's group, which was organized by hitting coach Wally Joyner, faced live pitching for the second time this spring and squared off against left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarez.
Max Scherzer and Anibal Sanchez also threw live batting practice Thursday on the back fields at Joker Marchant Stadium -- as did Luke Putkonen, Al Alburquerque and more.
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The trailer for "Blackboard Wars," the new docu-series about John McDonogh High School, raised eyebrows with its claim that the school was one of the most dangerous in the nation. But some viewers thought the first episode, which aired Saturday, got closer to the truth
By late Monday, 550 people, or 75 percent of the people who took our NOLA.com poll, said the episode depicted the school fairly. But some people close to John Mac worried that the show unjustly portrayed the students as troublemakers.
"Blackboard Wars," on the Oprah Winfrey Network, covers the first few months in the attempted turnaround of John McDonogh, a historic Esplanade Ridge high school that posted a 2001 school performance score of only 41.8 out of 200 -- the fourth worst score for that year. Now charter leader Steve Barr of Los Angeles runs the school with his hand-picked principal Marvin Thompson, and as the episode showed, they mean business.
The show certainly isn't subtle. There's ominous music; Thompson comments via voiceover on every dramatic downturn.
Felicia Moran, a member of the John McDonogh Advisory Committee, hosted a viewing party of fellow alumni and said every jaw dropped. She thought the action in the show was realistic, but the promotions were unfair. "It's accurate. It's very accurate," she said. But "we're not one of the worst schools in the country."
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The local Twitterverse was fascinated by the fistfights and convinced that the school's bad rap was true. Said @BusinessManFlow, "I thought that John Mac commercial was a juvenile center commercial."
"I'm so glad I don't go there!" said @Nola_Darling81.
"Good thing I went to Warren Easton because John McDonogh is just not a good school you want to be at," said @Zinga1991.
But community members defended the students.
"They are way smarter and way more intelligent than people think they are," said Janelle Varnado, who works with students on an nonprofit sponsored arts program. She didn't like the producers decision to highlight fights and to feature a pregnant girl, which she considers a stereotype. "I know that they have capabilities beyond what people think they have."
On CBS This Morning Friday, Thompson attempted to do damage control. "These young people are just like every other young person," he said. "I find [them] to be extremely engaging, extremely inquisitive. They have the same hopes and aspirations as everyone else."
As for Thompson himself, the show depicts him as tough but caring. He is no-nonsense with young men who get into fights, promising to expel them if they continue misbehaving. But when a teen girl brings her brother into a classroom threatening to beat up bullies, Thompson sits compassionately with her and encourages her to have inner strength.
Several NOLA.com readers questioned Thompson and Barr's motives in allowing the Oprah network to film the takeover. One called Thompson "an unrepentant opportunist and self-promoter," adding, "This has to be one of the most irresponsible things that I have witnessed a school leader participate in."
Varnado, however, thought the show's portrayal of Thompson was accurate. "I actually believe that he's very sincere," she said. "He treats [students] like they're his children." When she's on the phone with him, if a student comes into his office "he puts me on hold."
"The kids love the principal," said Kenneth Gill, head of the John Mac alumni association. Moran said that Thompson couldn't change the school alone but considered him straightforward and reliable.
Moran hoped the attention -- good, bad and mixed -- would bring help to the school. "I think in the future, with everybody watching the show, John McDonogh will rise up," she said.
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I'm a total beginner and quite excited about my first tri, which I hope will be a sprint in the early part of the summer. I've spend the last few weeks taking some swim lessons (i can breast stroke but the crawl was non-existent) and plan to start serious training early Feb.
Hope to see some of you in the NPT (if i can get in) or just around at training events.
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Patricia H. Yerkes, 82, formerly of 20 Shadyside Ave., Lakewood, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in the Heritage Park Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility.
She was born Nov. 7, 1930, in Greensburg, Pa., the daughter of the late Wilfred and Frances Bell Highberger.
Pat was an avid gardener and reader and was past president of the Lakewood Library Board. She was a member of the Fortnightly Club, enjoyed bridge and golf.
Surviving are a daughter, Nancy Y. (Steven) Mancini of Rochester, N.Y.; two sons: David M. (Heidi) Yerkes of New York City; Richard W. (Grace) Yerkes of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren: Roberta Y. (John) Horton of Redwood City, Calif., Sarah Y. (Chuck) Baker of Washington, D.C., Carolyn Y. (Wassim) Abida of New York City, Emily S. Yerkes of Denver, Colo., Nancy Y. (John) Greenland of San Mateo, Calif., Mark W. and Diane M. Mancini, both of Rochester, N.Y., Taimur and Reel Chaudhri, both of Columbus, Ohio, three great-grandchildren: Eliot Greenland of San Mateo, Ada Horton of Redwood City and Nora Yerkes Baker of Washington, D.C.; two brothers: Albert C. Highberger of Snohomish, Wash., and Richard B. Highberger of Greensburg, Pa.
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Just wait until Iran starts passing them out to their proxies, Hamas, Hezb'allah, Chavez ....nothing happens for decades, then decades happen in a day.
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Boston – Ordinarily, New Orleans Pelicans reserve guard Brian Roberts wouldn't have been in the game in the waning seconds and the game still in the balance.
But with Pelicans coach Monty Williams in search of someone to help secure a tough road win, he called on Roberts, who despite his limited role on the team, remains one of its best free throw shooters.
And just as it was designed, Roberts had the ball in his hands and came through, making a pair of free throws with 6.4 seconds remaining to help the New Orleans Pelicans hold on for a 95-92 victory against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden.
"That was big," said Roberts, who scored 11 points as part of a second-unit that scored 52 for the Pelicans. "It feels good to have the confidence of the coach and my teammates to put me out there in that situation where we need to put free throw shooters out there on the floor. Coach designed it so that I was the guy who was going to come and get the ball, so it felt good to go out there and knock them down."
The Celtics had a shot to send the game into overtime. But Jared Sullinger's 3-point attempt was off the mark, and the Pelicans were able to improve to 15-16 on the strength of a solid defensive performance in which they limited Boston to 34.8 percent shooting for the game.
The victory could prove to be bittersweet, however, as sharpshooting forward Ryan Anderson was carted off the court in the fourth quarter and taken to a local hospital with a cervical stinger.
Anderson fell to the court with 11:02 remaining in the fourth after he collided with Boston forward Gerald Wallace. Anderson remained on the court for about five minutes before he was wheeled off. It appeared Wallace's elbow hit Anderson in the rib area and Anderson head snapped before falling to the court.
There was no immediate update on Anderson's status.
"I can't really disclose that stuff," Williams said when asked for an update on Anderson. "We are just praying for his health. He looked like he was OK. I was more worried about his mother. I know she's at home, a nervous wreck, so hopefully she hears this message and is cool with the fact that he's OK and in good hands."
"It was tough," Pelicans forward Anthony Davis said. "It was a sad situation. You never want to see one of your guys go down, especially one of your leaders. We are just praying for him. But at the same time we know that we have a job to do and we tried to win the game. From that point on we tried to win it for him."
After Anderson was taken to the hospital, the Pelicans were able to limit the Celtics down the stretch, even holding the Celtics to just 4-of-26 shooting (15.4 percent) in the fourth quarter.
It was crucial that the Pelicans were able to defend so well because they struggled to keep the Celtics off the glass. Boston only outrebounded New Orleans 49-45. But 22 of the Celtics rebounds were offensive boards in which they turned into 28 second-chance points.
"Thirty-four percent is good," Williams said. "But what I wasn't pleased with was the offensive rebounds. But that goes back to us not only trying to find the combination not just to help us defend but to complete the defense with the rebound.
"But the on-ball, the help-side (defense) was really good. I thought they made tough shots. We had a hand up for the most part. Anytime you hold a team to 34 percent field goals you feel good about it."
Davis led the Pelicans with a game-high 23 points and nine rebounds. Tyreke Evans added 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the Pelicans. Before his injury, Anderson scored 13 points, while Greg Stiemsma had a surprise 12 points and Gordon scored 12 and Roberts 11 to round out the Pelicans' six players in double figures.
Avery Bradly scored 22 points and Brandon Bass scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Celtics (13-20).
"I thought we had really good looks for the most part, I really did," Boston coach Brad Stevens said. "I thought we were much more aggressive and, for whatever reason, we didn't make shots."
In a game that was close throughout, Evans made a layup with 41.8 seconds remaining, giving the Pelicans a 93-90 lead.
Boston's Jeff Green made a pair of free throws with 35.2 seconds, pulling the Celtics to within 93-92.
Chris Humphries then blocked Evans' shot attempt with 21 seconds to play.
On the ensuing possession Bradley, who was challenged by Stiemsma, missed a shot in the lane and Davis rebounded with 7.1 seconds before being fouled.
After the Pelicans inbounded the ball, Roberts was fouled with 6.4 seconds to set up his big free throws.
"It's a positive because defense set the tone for us," Gordon said. "It's hard when you are on the road for the offense to set the tone all the time. But our defense gave us that chance."


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It's really interesting, I'm reading about Cro-Magnon man[1] in Europe about the time of this so called Great Leap Forward, and how the Cro-Magnon were really big on art like cave paintings and figurines. But their Venus figurines were of fat women.[2]
This makes me wonder if these people were the first to start eating grains as part of their diet.
[1] Cro-Magnon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] Venus of Hohle Fels - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Meh. Liberal christians can hem and haw all you want about how you don't believe in the murdery and crazy parts of the bible, but just look at the empirical evidence that history lays out. All it takes is one little slip, one gasp of air against the house of cards our civilization rests on, and Christians, Jews, and whoever else will immediately re-radicalize and revert back to being the murderous authoritarian douchebags they've always been.
Liberal theism and happy jesus kumbaya time is just a modern 1st world convenience. One that, given current economic conditions and constantly escalating warfare could easily be taken away from western civ. All it takes is a little more poverty and landmines, and america & western europe could easily end up looking like the middle east. I really don't want to be here when SHTF and the dominionists get cut loose.
The whole concept of a macronutrient, like that of a calorie, is determining our language game in such a way that the conversation is not making sense." - Dr. Kurt Harris
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The quieter you become the more you're able to hear.
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The PB is as opposite of creationist Christian belief as you can get, as Paleo is based on the idea that our bodies adapted to a certain type of diet in the Paleolithic era, and it is our nature to consume Paleo foods.
You believe that there was never a Paleolithic era. Humans magically poofed into existence and grazed on cotton candy and Skittles in the Garden of Eden alongside velociraptors and T-Rexes, which in the language of the time were called "behemoths" and "leviathans". Sadly, the dinosaurs died out sometime between A.D. 64 and now, but we know that Jesus rode velociraptors. The very word "Paleo" should not even be in your vocabulary. Do you see what I mean?
I am very concerned about your faith, son. It seems weak, if you're willing to pay attention to - shudder - what those evil, fallen scientists have to say. Open your bible and turn to Leviticus and prayerfully read the whole thing, not just the kill the gays part. I hope you're not eating pork and shellfish or wearing cotton-poly blends, for they are an abomination unto you. I think you would be more holy and righteous following the Bible Diet, even if their food pyramid is illustrated with the accursed rainbow of the homosexual abomination. (Let us all say a prayer for the designers of the rainbow food pyramid. They know not what they do.)
The Bible Diet emphasizes plants bearing seed. It's granola and Essene bread all the way if you want to stay saved. Jesus commands it!
It's sure is good that the internet exists so athiests can gather and express their belief in their own intellectual superiority to the lowly religious affiliated dimwits.
I'm reading an interesting book, Darwin's Black Box: Biomechanical Challenge to Evolution, and came across a great quote: Lynn Margulis, Distinguished Professor of Biology said that "history will ultimately judge neo-Darwinism as 'a minor twentieth-century religious sect within the sprawling religious persuasion of Anglo-Saxon biology.'"
All the best!
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Vestal, NY (WBNG Binghamton) - Freshman center Pina Guillaume keyed an 18-0 second-half run with nine points and Binghamton (5-10) rallied from 15 down to defeat visiting La Salle (7-6) 66-61 Saturday afternoon from the Events Center.
La Salle led 48-33 with 13:49 remaining before the Bearcats began their big run.
In the 18-0 run that spanned 5:17, Guillaume struck for nine points, including seven straight on a three-pointer and back-to-back jumpers in the lane.
His final jumper gave BU a 49-48 lead with 8:51 to play.
The Explorers reclaimed the lead 53-51 with 6:27 left before junior forward Greer Wright took over.
Wright, BU's leading scorer on the season (12.6 ppg.), converted a fastbreak dunk and gave the Bearcats the lead for good with a turnaround jumper with 4:44 remaining.
Wright added a free throw and a driving layup during a 9-0 run that pushed BU's lead to 60-53 with 1:38.
The Bearcats then made 6-of-9 free throws to hang on for the win.
Playing without starting point guard Dylan Talley, who is nursing an injury, BU received a big scoring lift from the 6-foot-9 Guillaume, who netted a season-high 19 points to go with nine rebounds.
Guillaume hit 9-of-12 shots including his second three-pointer of the season.
His dunk with 1:38 left after BU had beaten the La Salle press gave the Bearcats some breathing room.
Wright tallied 20 points with nine rebounds and two steals before fouling out.
Junior guard Chretien Lukusa produced 15 points and six assists and junior forward Moussa Camara contributed a key defensive play when he took a charge with 31 seconds remaining and BU clinging to a 63-59 lead.
Camara then sank 3-of-4 free throws in the final 30 seconds to ice the game.
After trailing 37-27 at the break, the Bearcats shot a sizzling 63% in the second half and held their Atlantic-10 opponent to 6-of-24 shooting (25%).
The Bearcats open America East Conference play Thursday at Albany.
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What is better than bacon?
More bacon.
ArtsQuest will host its inaugural Bacontopia: A Celebration of Bacon 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 at Musikfest Cafe, according to a news release.
Tickets, which cost $35, went on sale today to ArtsQuest members and will go on sale 10 a.m. Friday to the public. Tickets can be purchased online at artsquest.org or by calling 610-332-3378.
The event will feature bacon-oriented dishes and desserts such as Sweet & Spicy Roasted Bacon, Bacon Fries, Bacon Breakfast Napoleon, Cream of Bacon Soup, Bacon Burger Sliders, Spicy Pork Belly, bacon lollipops, bacon cupcakes with maple icing and Dark Chocolate & Bacon Swirl Ice Cream, according to the release.
Tony Page and Rooster Street Provisions will offer bacon and pork products, and there will be a Yuengling beer and bacon pairing presentation, plus live music by Three Little Pigs.
All attendees will receive a Bacontopia Passport, which they can have stamped each time they sample a bacon dish, the release states. Those who sample all 10 offerings will be entered into a drawing to win Musikfest Cafe tickets.
Musikfest Cafe is located inside the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way.


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Harriers fly into the sunset
The Harrier Jump Jet makes its final flight over England. The venerable Jump Jet, famous for its hovering capability, is to be decommissioned - along with the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal - as part of Britain's cost-cutting measures. It will be replaced by the F35 Joint Strike Fighter. Another story w/video. Is this "the beginning of the end of plane-making in Britain"? [more inside]
Yarchive - Notes from the hinterland.
Yarchive is one man's collection of UseNET posts on the topics of Air Conditioning; Aircraft; Bicycles; Cars; Chemistry; Computers; Electrical, Electronic; Environment; Explosives, Pyrotechnics; Food; Houses; Guns; Jokes; Medicine; Metalworking; Military; Nuclear; Telephones; Physics; Risks; Security; Space mostly from a select group of authors. It has been updated several times since it first appeared here in 2001 and it never fails to sucker me in for hours every time I stumble upon it from a Google Search. [more inside]
The C-17 Globemaster III
January: Newly sworn-in President Obama says, "We need greater investment in... essential systems like the C-17 cargo... aircraft, which provide the backbone of our ability to extend global power." April: Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says, "Our analysis concludes that we have enough C-17s, with the 205 already in the force and currently in production." May: The Office of Management and Budget proposes the termination of the C-17 program with a savings of $17 billion. July: The 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill includes funding for the program. September 29: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) proposes an amendment to strip that funding - "You can't walk through these hallways without bumping into a lobbyist from Boeing." September 30: By a vote of 64 to 34, the Senate defeats the amendment.
The V-22 Osprey - A Flying Shame
The V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft is going to combat. The aircraft cannot autorotate to safe landing if it loses power in helicopter mode, and has only a rearward facing gun. previously
On a wing and a prayer...
An Israeli military training mission gone bad. A mid-air collision during a simulated dogfight. An A4 Skyhawk goes down, and an F-15 Eagle decides to try and make it the 10 miles back to base. When the pilot lands, he finds out that he has definitively answered the question, Can this aircraft fly on just one wing? [video]
Wildcats, Falcons, Dragonflies, Dominators, Lancers, Starlifters, Sea Stallions, Shooting Stars, Stilletos (or is it Stilleti?): instrument panels
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A drunken driver crashed his car into a Washington County house Friday night and was caught after fleeing the scene, police said.
The driver lost control on a curve shortly after 9 p.m. in the 8800 block of Southwest River Road south of Hillsboro, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said. His car flipped and came to a stop against a house. The homeowners called 9-1-1, and the driver and passenger fled.
Jorge Luis Calderon Leon, 21, of Cornelius, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and other charges, with his blood-alcohol level measured at 0.09. His passenger, Juan Facio-Cervin, was cited for failing to remain at the scene of an accident.
Neither man was seriously injured, and the homeowners were not injured.
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Buy.com has two Memorex 1gb USB TravelDrives for $33.99. Pay via Google Checkout and that drops to $23.99 on account of a re-usable $10 off $30 discount Google provides. Plus, shipping is free and there is no sales tax (except CA, MA, MD, TN). At $12 each, these are so cheap they make great stocking stuffers!No longer available


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Tommy Hunter called up, Dave Bush designated
Tommy Hunter was called up to the Rangers this afternoon, and to make room for him on the 25-man roster, the Rangers designated Dave Bush for assignment.
Hunter has been pitching primarily out of the bullpen recently, and could be available to pitch in Friday's game against the Marlins. He touched 97 out of the bullpen in his last outing for Triple-A Round Rock last night.
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Lincoln Hall at the University of Illinois
A splendid celebration of Lincoln Hall, campus landmark and home of knowledge
Lincoln Hall at the University of Illinois, named to commemorate the centennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, has long been a familiar landmark on the Urbana-Champaign campus and the home for undergraduate and graduate work in the liberal arts and communication. Funded by the Illinois State Legislature in 1909, the building was dedicated in 1913 on Lincoln's birthday, February 12. In addition to its function as space for offices, classrooms, and departmental libraries, Lincoln Hall was commissioned, designed, and built to convey "the wisdom and patriotism of the democracy of learning."
That spirit of freedom and equality in education was manifest in Lincoln Hall's artistic design, which features terra cotta panels depicting Lincoln's life, quotations from his writings, and portraits of prominent figures of his day. At the outset of the building's conception, Evarts B. Greene, professor of history and dean of the College of Literature and Arts, provided detailed information about Lincoln that defined the building's artistic program. Wishing to retain the dignified simplicity of the overall design, he conferred with W. Carbys Zimmerman, the State Architect, about the nature and placement of the panels and other ornamental details that have become key features of the building's design.
Commemorating the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, this magisterial volume chronicles the history of Lincoln Hall from its conception to its expansion and its present role on the campus. John Hoffmann identifies each of the building's historical panels and the portraits of Lincoln's contemporaries. Lavishly illustrated to show how much care was taken with the details of the design, this book provides a lasting historical record of the building's century-long place at the University of Illinois.
"A meticulously researched story of the planning, construction, dedication and evolution of the historic classroom building on the UI Quad. . . . Hoffmann's book makes clear that ... Lincoln Hall is a wondrous collection of art and architecture, as well as a unique tribute to Illinois' most favorite son."--The News-Gazette
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One of the usual problems of every cyclist is choosing the right energy chews to bring with them during their every journey. There are lots of energy chews present and coming up in the market promising almost the same thing, that is: to energize. So what makes Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews different from all the rest?
Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews can be considered just one of the many quick energy products that can be found in the market today. However, it stands out above the rest only because it is made out of pure all organic ingredients. It is advisable for every cyclist to have this kind of chews to keep all up for the total riding performance in any event or training session.
Many customer feedback from expert cyclists have given their own say on the Honey Stinger, making it a well-recommended energy booster. It also a very easy to open package with the famous 'tear here' section in the package. This is very important since the cyclist must not be distracted with anything during the actual ride that all else must be done with ease, even drinking your energy drink or water.
Another good thing about these chews is that it is not as hard or as sticky as the regular ones out there in the market. It also carries a very nice taste and it is ideal to take it in whether you want to chew them before or after your ride to give you a total energy boost that you are looking for. The Honey Stinger Chews is truly perfect for the health and performance conscious cyclist.


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AUBURN, Alabama -- Point spreads are as much an art as a science, even a few days before kickoff. If we're looking ahead two months, it's even tougher.
Some sportsbooks have put out early lines on a few key games, but most of the regular season games are still not projected. Enter Beyond the Bets, which has decided to come up with lines for roughly 800 college football games this year.
Because I'm copying my old friend Andy Bitter's idea, I'm going to copy his disclaimer, too: Point spreads are meaningless, things aren't decided on paper but on the field, some people think gambling shouldn't be promoted, people are giving Alabama too much love, this site isn't as reliable as a real betting parlor, etc. This is just for fun.
Here's how Auburn's season looks through one set of eyes:
Sept. 1: Clemson (-3) vs. Auburn at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta
Sept. 8: Auburn at Mississippi State (-1.5)
Sept. 15: Louisiana-Monroe at Auburn (-26)
Sept. 22: LSU (-7.5) at Auburn
Oct. 6: Arkansas at Auburn (-1)
Oct. 13: Auburn (-7) at Ole Miss
Oct. 20: Auburn (-4) at Vanderbilt
Oct. 27: Texas A&M at Auburn (-9)
Nov. 3: New Mexico State at Auburn (-34)
Nov. 10: Georgia (-1.5) at Auburn
Nov. 17: Alabama A&M at Auburn (-38.5)
Nov. 24: Auburn at Alabama (-16.5)
These lines would have Auburn going 7-5 overall and 4-4 in the SEC, which is probably the consensus projection of the preview magazines so far this summer.
None of the lines strike me as being way off, although I'd probably tweak some. Mississippi State is a tough one to call. I'd probably start that as a pick'em. I'd probably favor Auburn by at least a touchdown at Vanderbilt. Nine points strikes me as too high for the Texas A&M game, and 16 ½ strikes me as too high for the Alabama game.
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LG Surprised By Nexus 4 Demand, Calls It "Extremely Popular"
It seems that both Google and LG were taken aback by the popularity of the Nexus 4. It's understandable, no other Nexus phone has been very popular, so even to me it came as a shock that the Nexus 4 sold out so quickly. CNET UK talked to LG about the crazy Nexus 4 situation of it selling out so fast every time it's sold, and LG had a few interesting things to say.
Andy Coughlin, LG UK's head of mobile, said that the Nexus 4 has "proven extremely popular" (we can tell) and that it was the insane demand that is causing shortages. He also said that "LG supplies product quantities against partners'/customers' forecasts" and "demand via the Play Store has been very high in this instance." They are also "working closely with Google to ensure that those who wish to purchase a handset are able to do so." It's a fairly generic response but it confirms that no one really expected the Nexus 4 to sell so well.


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A New York City deputy police chief who helped develop a training program for that city's controversial "stop and frisk" program is Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop's pick to be his public safety director.
James Shea, 51, of Highland Mills, N.Y., has a "track record of success in very, very tough areas," and a hunger to do the same elsewhere, Fulop said yesterday at City Hall as he announced his choice for the job.
"His credentials are really impeccable," the mayor said.
Shea, who will earn $190,000 a year in his new gig, most recently served as a deputy chief responsible for the NYPD's youth and gang division. For two years, he served as commanding officer of an NYPD joint terrorism task force. He also formerly ran the city's police academy.
Asked what he knows about Jersey City, Shea called his soon-to-be hometown "very diverse" and "very dynamic."
"When I first met with Mayor Fulop, I was taken by his vision of a Jersey City for all of its residents," he said.
New York City police have been under fire for "stop and frisk," with critics saying it leads to untold numbers of black and Hispanic men being stopped by police for no reason. Yesterday, Shea, who has defended the practice in court, said the policy doesn't exist.
Officers are permitted to stop someone in the course of an investigation if they believe that person is committing a crime, he said.
"But a policy where they, police officers, have to do it, or have a certain number they have to do, not only is it bad policing, there's no legal basis for it," he said.
As a mayoral candidate, Fulop said he is opposed to "stop and frisk." Yesterday, city spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said he's still opposed, adding that "profiling people via "stop and frisk' is not a policy we will undertake in Jersey City."
There is currently no public safety department, but Fulop wants to create one by combining the police and fire departments. Shea, if approved by the City Council, would be the administrator overseeing both departments, which would each retain a uniformed chief.
Shea will move to Jersey City. He doesn't know where yet, he said yesterday, but he's working on it.
"I got a Realtor's card," he said.


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Inspired by my Mexican break I'm (finally) bringing you a new Sunday Night Mix: Electro Méxicana!
Various Mexican artists have been experimenting with combining musical heritage with electronic sounds. Many of these artists united into the Nortec Collective, others, like the Mexican Institute Of Sound, went their own way. The result is a truly unique sound!
So forget about the US inspired Tex Mex food, guys with sombrero's sleeping under a cactus and slamming tequila with lime and salt. Within the synths and beats you'll find some real Mexican spirit: the country that is equally colorful as it is harsh, the people that are warm and hard working and their amazing culture.
Enjoy this little holiday!
Happened to be in central L.A. blasting this. Got a big thumbs up from a ranchero in a cowboy hat. friggin awesome.
Thanks man! That's a great compliment :)
Shakaloso soundings!!!
hoow~, I've ever been in that feeling . Wonderful beat come up to me at this time : )
A small breath of fresh air for me was your new mix... I'm glad I did it!
Fresh as funk.
Wotta selection!!
mixing supremacy....we love the cha cha cha!!!! dood this is one of thosemixes you can be proud of...
just enough skank in the cumbianation o keep the reds toes tappin....WELL DONE SIR!
like the avatar....and i love mexico...swam with sea turtles last time i as there...i knw those turtes know whut i mean when i say this is moicalientai!
nope and dont know any of these titles?...thanks for the education
classic mix of fresh
unreal . amazing sounds JB....full throttle!!!!!
Great music!!!
Panoptica Orchestra is the best, this is mexican style, all in one: great set**)
"Amelia" is really beautiful...
and this other one i prefer is the first track..


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Gaiam, a company offering health & wellness, sustainable living, and personal development products, is currently offering a Daily Special to celebrate the holidays. Today's (12/13) special is 40% their Trampoline Workout System. Originally $99, the System is $59 for today only (cannot be combined with other promotions). The Trampoline Workout System includes a trampoline with removable padded handle for stability, a jump counter to keep track of jumps, time, and calories burned, and a motivating 35-minute DVD featuring Iron Man Jonathon Roche. So, in case you haven't figured it out yet, your exercise routine can consist of jumping on a trampoline. Does it get any more fun than that? Overweight shipping is $19.95; sales tax varies by state.No longer available


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My favorite local yoga studio in Mt. Pleasant is having a "virgin yoga" class. Details below.
Join us for Virgin Yoga on Saturday, January 9th at 1:00 p.m. The class introduces students to the different styles of yoga and the basic poses so he or she can enjoy a level 1 class and know just what a Down Dog is. A single, drop-in class is $15. Students new to the studio have two options -- a single, trial for $10 or a ten-day, unlimited trial for $20.
Visit www.pasttensestudio.com to register for the class and e-mail email@example.com with any questions.


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LANDOVER, MD - The New Orleans Saints defense bent but didn't break on the Redskins' opening drive.
If they can continue to force field goals -- in this case, a missed 49-yarder -- they should be able to outscore the Redskins, who are limited on offense with a still-learning Jason Campbell at quarterback.
The Redskins wasted no time attacking rookie linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar on their opening drive.
On the first play of the game, they thew a dump-off pass to fullback Mike Sellers. Dunbar, making his first career start at strong-side linebacker in place of Scott Fjuita, made the stop for a 1-yard gain. They then ran two more plays at him, including a nice 12-yard pass to Santana Moss and a 4-yard run by Clinton Portis.
It's going to be a trial by fire for Dunbar today.
The Saints defense eventually stiffened, though. Fortunately for them, Jason Campbell missed a wide-open Antwaan Randle El in the left flat.
Pressure by a Scott Shanle blitz on third down forced another incompletion, and Shaun Suisham missed a 49-yard field goal wide to the left.


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|A Perspective on the Development of the Healthy People 2020 Framework for Improving U.S. Population Health
Fielding JE, Kumanyika S, Manderscheid RW. A perspective on the development of the Healthy People 2020 Framework for improving U.S. population health. Public Health Reviews. 2013;35: epub ahead of print.
AbstractSince the late 1970s, the federal Healthy People Initiative has been a visible component of the United States' approach to improving population health. In each decade, a new version of Healthy People is issued, featuring updated goals and identifying topic areas and quantifiable objectives for health improvement during the succeeding ten years, with assessment at that point of progress or lack thereof. Progress has been limited for many objectives, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of Healthy People in shaping outcomes in the context of a decentralized and uncoordinated US health system. This article describes development of Healthy People 2020, launched in December of 2010, from the perspectives of three members of a public advisory committee appointed to guide the process: The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives for 2020 (SAC). The SAC made recommendations, almost all of which were adopted in some form, based on extensive assessments of strengths and weaknesses of the program and deliberations about critical areas to update. As a result, compared to prior versions, Healthy People 2020 gives more prominence to health promotion and preventive approaches, and adds a substantive focus on the importance of addressing societal determinants of health. A new expanded digital interface facilitates use and dissemination rather than bulky printed books as produced in the past. The impact of these changes to Healthy People will be determined in the coming years.
Keywords: Healthy People, population health, health objectives, health promotion, disparities,
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Jonathan E. Fielding, MD, MPH, MA, MBA
Director of Public Health and Health Officer, Los Angeles County, Department of Public Health; Professor, Schools of Public Health and Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD, MPH
Associate Dean for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Professor of Epidemiology, Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine; Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Ronald W. Manderscheid, PhD
Executive Director, National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors; Washington, DC; Adjunct Professor, Department of Mental Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD, USA.
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On Valentine's Day Kate Heard, Curator of Prints and Drawings, takes a look at marriage portraits in the exhibition and explore the clues that the artists have given us about the sitters and their relationships.
10-Minute Talks are free with an exhibition ticket or 1-Year Pass.
Relates to The Northern Renaissance exhibition at The Queen's Gallery, London, 2012-2013.


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PUBLISHER'S COLUMN | Record to move to new Freeland home
Following a brief experiment with consolidation with its sister newspapers in Coupeville, The Record found its way back to South Whidbey last year.
In Langley Village, we discovered a great location, signed a one-year lease and found ourselves welcomed back into the community fold.
It was a sweet homecoming, and it's clear to us that South Whidbey is where the newspaper belongs.
All too quickly, however, that lease was expiring and the terms of the tenancy were changing. Also, our current location went up for sale. That meant The Record needed to find a new home before the end of the tenancy, Oct. 31.
Our search for new office space in Langley was exhaustive as we attempted to turn over every rock. Unfortunately, when a suitable space didn't materialize, it became clear that we needed to expand our search.
That broadened search led us to Freeland.
Where Langley is steeped in incredible charm and the historic streets lined with boutique-style shops, Freeland is more of a commercial hub, and happily so.
They are both beautiful, dynamic communities in their own rights, and without a doubt are positioned for great things as the economy continues to improve.
In a newer two-story building, Harbor Place, located at 5575 Harbor Avenue, we found our new South Whidbey home. Just down the stairs is the Freeland Chamber of Commerce and a restaurant that I am told is quite good.
The Record and its staff were invited to lease new office space that would be tailored to our needs. Because the building is newer, it's wired for Internet and has excellent security for staff having to work late.
This past Tuesday, we signed a three-year lease that will make Freeland the new home of the South Whidbey Record.
In no way does that mean less coverage of Langley. We will still diligently report on the council, port, features, sports and much more. Our office will just be a short 15-minute drive away.
We'll also be building on our efforts to increase coverage of Clinton and Freeland.
While relocating from Langley to Freeland is bittersweet, we are thrilled to know we'll be a part of the South Whidbey community for years to come.
We're also looking forward to showing off our new office space to all of you who have supported the newspaper as it found its way back home.
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There were many events that took place on the last day of the 32nd annual Apple Butter festival at MacQueenâ??s Orchard in Holland, on Sunday, October 06.
Horse and buggy rides, live music, apple picking, apple cider making, a barrel train ride and many apple products including caramel apples, apple fritters, doughnuts and of course, apple butter, were all a part of the Apple Butter festival.
Orchard owner, Bob MacQueen, mentioned how the festival first started, saying, "we started to get some notoriety 32 years ago and this festival kept getting bigger and bigger and biggerâ?¦ we have had big crowds for 32 years, people come from out of town with their parents who come on out."
MacQueen said that with three generations behind him, he is sure that the festival will continue.


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This is a wonderful scrapbook set. Kit makes the perfect anchor and embellishments to highlight your family tree. Kit contains 2 Family Tree sheets with room for 4 generations, a Family Group Sheet with room for photos and info, 5 assorted background sheets of appropriate designs to honor your past, and 2 sticker sheets to finish your creations and add that special touch. Your descendants will love you for creating such a wonderful memory worthy of passing down. I absolutely recommend this kit to anyone working on an ancestry scrapbook.
These pages are perfect for my ancestry scrapbook! Colors are great and go well with the colors in the pictures from way back when.
I was so happy to find this for my genealogy book!!
This was better than expected! Perfect for doing my genealogy. The only thing that could make it better is to put it on card stock. Little too flimsy.


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Another snow storm heading this way
More snow is expected to hit Berks County Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. PennDOT crews will be mobilizing as early as 4 a.m. Thursday morning to treat the roads in preparation for the storm. But drivers still have a headache just thinking about the snowfall.
"I am a little annoyed with it. I have to worry about getting on the road and getting there safely," said Leesport driver Lisa Rotkiske.
"We have had enough already. I am ready for spring," said Mt. Penn driver Steve Davis.
Some people do not mind driving in snow.
"My parents made sure that I learned how to drive in the snow when I was very young. So I kind of relish it, especially with four-wheel drive," said Shoemakersville driver Dan DeMarco.
Other drivers are dreading it, especially after several major accidents throughout the month of December that shut down both the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-78 on multiple occasions.
"When you hear about that kind of thing going on you do not want to get on the road and drive," said Rotkiske.
"People do not know how to drive anymore. So whenever we get a bad snow or bad weather period, it just magnifies the fact that people do not know how to drive," said Davis.
PennDOT crews and public works crews in the city of Reading tell us they are hoping to minimize the bad road conditions. PennDOT will being treating the roads 4 a.m. in anticipation of this storm. Meanwhile, the city of Reading will have crews on standby at 11 p.m. Wednesday night. They are stocked up on salt and ready to go when the storm hits.
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MOBILE, Ala. — Two men pleaded guilty here today to trying to smuggle nearly $100,000 worth of military-grade weapons to drug lords south of the border in their fight against the Mexican military.
It is the latest in the string of arms-smuggling cases over the last few years involving undercover Department of Homeland Security agents based in Mobile.
Robert Carlos Mata-Ocana, 39, and Reynaldo Arriaga, 29, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to export merchandise from the United States. They admitted that they met last year with a Mobile-based undercover agent to inspect a truckload of guns and grenades.
Prosecutors have agreed to recommend a sentence at the low end of advisory guidelines. They also said they will recommend a further reduction if Arriaga cooperates in the investigation.
The maximum penalty is five years in prison, but cooperation could cut that significantly.
"I think he's going to be doing less because he's pleading guilty," said Richard Nunez, an attorney for Arriaga.
Mata-Ocana, who is not an American citizen, also faces deportation.
The man accused of making the initial contact with the agent, Guillermo De La Garza, remains in custody. The alleged head of the weapons-buying operation, Rafael Enrique Peyrani, remains at large.
According plea agreement signed by Arriaga and Mata-Ocana, De La Garza contacted the undercover agent on Oct. 18 and asked him for a list of weapons he could sell.
The agent had a discussion over e-mail with Peyrani and offered a cache of weapons, including 23 AR-15 assault rifles, four M-16 assault rifles, five M-203 grenade launchers, 10 40mm grenades and 24 Beretta pistols.
At Peyrani's request, the agent e-mailed photographs of the weapons. And Peyrani followed up the next day with a video conference in which the agent displayed the weapons.
On Oct. 21, according to the plea documents, Peyrani told the agent that he was dispatching De La Garza to Mobile. He arrived four days later, inspected the weapons and made a $4,000 down payment.
On Oct. 26, De La Garza wired another $5,000 to a bank account in Mobile, according to the plea agreements of the co-defendants.
De La Garza and Peyrani agreed on Oct. 28 to pay another $86,500 for the weapons.
De La Garza and an unidentified woman delivered $45,000 that day to Brownsville, Texas. Mata-Ocana and Arriaga met the undercover agent at a Mexican restaurant in that city and discussed the logistics of moving the weapons across the border to Matamoros, Mexico.
Mata-Ocana and Arriaga followed the agent to his truck and inspected the weapons, the plea documents state.
U.S. District Judge Kristi DuBose, who accepted the guilty pleas, set sentencing for June 24.


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[QUOTE=pklopp;1003990]The graph showed insulin response relative to baseline, not blood glucose levels. The reason that your blood sugars shot up was due to digestion and absorption, and the reason they started to come down was precisely because you had a surge in insulin which caused increased uptake of blood glucose by peripheral tissues.
I stand corrected. I went back and examined the graph again, and noticed something else interesting. Except for the thin non-diabetics, whose insulin levels peaked at one hour, the rest continued their rise for some time afterward. Now, either this indicates I keep company with the skinnies (I don't usually), or there's more to my pattern yet to be revealed. I'll check it again shortly, but hope hubby doesn't scream about the dollar per strip cost.;-)


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Form 4732, Nongovernmental Contractor Certification
Effective Date: 3/2010
Word: 4732.doc
PDF: 4732.pdf
Updated: 3/2010
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has adopted rules pertaining to contracting with nongovernmental organizations in which former employees, board members or their relatives have ownership or control. This certification provides a means for collecting and distributing information required to determine compliance with the rules. Incorrect or incomplete information may cause an application to be denied, payment for delivered services to be withheld or a contract to be terminated. Governmental entities are not required to submit this certification.
CONTRACTOR's INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING FORM 4732
This certification must be prepared and submitted to the DADS area responsible for approving the contract application or contract before consummating a new contract, contract assignment or a contract renewal. It must be submitted early enough (usually 60 days before the contract's effective date) so that the contracting area can provide it to DADS Office of the General Counsel 45 days before the contract's effective day if a Yes is answered to any question in the certification.
For competitively procured goods and services, if the contract is a new procurement, rather than a renewal, the certification is submitted according to instructions in the request for proposal.
Detailed Instructions
Does the potential contractor...—
- Check Yes or No as applicable.
- Check Yes or No as applicable.
- Check Yes or No as applicable.
- Check Yes or No as applicable.
Certification — The certification at the bottom of Page 1 applies to all information provided on the certification form.
Name of Potential Nongovernmental Contractor — Enter the entity's full legal name, exactly as it was chartered, filed, registered or otherwise legally declared.
Tax Payer Identification Number — Enter the nine-digit federal employer identification number (EIN) assigned to the legal entity by the Internal Revenue Service. If the legal entity is an individual or sole proprietorship that does not have to obtain an EIN, enter the individual's Social Security number.
National Provider Identifier (NPI) — If applicable, enter the 10-digit NPI number issued to the legal entity by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
Contract No. — If the certification is prepared as part of a procurement package or application package to obtain a new contract with DADS, leave this space blank. If the certification is prepared for an assignment or renewal of an existing contract, enter the DADS contract number.
Signature of Authorized Representative/Date — The owner or authorized representative of the legal entity must sign this certification. If an authorized representative provides this certification, that person must be named on a current Form 2031, Governing Authority Resolution. The person who signs the contract must also sign the certification.
Print or Type Name — Print or type the name of the signatory.
Submittal of Certification — For open enrollment client services contracts, submit the certification to the DADS area responsible for approving the contract application or assignment. The certification is submitted as part of the application package to become a DADS service provider.
For competitive procurements, submit the form to the procurement officer (for new contracts) or contract manager (for contract renewals). The certification is submitted as part of the offerer's procurement package or as indicated in the instructions to the procurement package. In cases of contract renewals, the certification is submitted to the contract manager approximately 60 days before the effective date of any proposed renewal.
Obtain a completed and signed Form 4732 for:
- a new contract;
- an assignment of contract (from the contractor being assigned the contract); and
- a contract renewal.
For open enrollment client services contracts, retain Form 4732 in accordance with record retention requirements in DADS Contract Administration Handbook.
For competitive procurements, retain Form 4732 in accordance with DADS Records Retention Schedule. Unsuccessful offerers' certification documents must be kept a minimum of six months after the effective date of the contract or until the resolution of any appeal or litigation resulting from the procurement, whichever is longer.


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Williams agreed in Superior Court here to a deal to plead guilty on a lesser charge of third-degree conspiracy to commit burglary in the case.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 15 and could receive up to five years in state prison. But because of time already served in jail, Williams has been released until the sentencing.
Williams' attorney, Brian Muhlbaier said his client was also released because this is a lesser offense, especially for a first-time offender.
"His plea was for five years, but he has served more than 40 months in prison," said Muhlbaier. "He is also a first offender and for most people this type of offenses would allow them to be released on their own recognizance."
Prosecutors did not immediately say what changed in the case and why they agreed to let Williams plead on the lesser charge.
It is believed the prosecution's case was compromised after a key witness decided not to testify during the trail.
"The plea agreement was agreed upon as the result of a number of factors which detrimentally affected the presentation of the state's case," said Salem County Prosecutor John T. Lenahan. "These factors were thoroughly discussed with the victim's family and this course of action was followed to bring closure to this tragic event."
Williams, 20, originally of Salem, but now listed as having a Millville address, was facing trial on a first-degree murder charge, along with a slew of related charges in connection with the Aug. 14, 2008 stabbing of Jeremy Huff.
Williams and Jerry M. Loatman Jr., 21, of New Market Street in Salem, were allegedly paid $50 by Brooks G. Harris, 28, of Old Kings Highway in Pilesgrove, to commit the murder, authorities said.
Officials said revenge may have been a motive because Huff, 26, had been romantically involved with Harris' estranged wife.
Huff was stabbed more than 40 times in his Quinton Township home on Route 49. Before he died, Huff managed to call 911.
A plea deal was offered to Williams by the state in early March. The plea deal included a lesser charge of second-degree conspiracy to commit aggravated assault.
In an appearance in Superior Court here on March 9, Williams rejected that deal and he chose to go to trial.
Jury selection in the case had actually begun this week, but on Wednesday, Williams cut a deal with Salem County prosecutors and accepted a lesser charge of conspiracy to commit burglary. The preparation for the trial was halted.
"I think we finally realize the right result in this case," said Muhlbaier. "Since day one we have said that Mr. Williams was never at the scene of the murder."
Muhlbaier said it was a good day for his client.
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Kode 94 or 103
I have sailed the starboards waveboards since the Starboard Surf 89 (difficult to come up in planning conditions). Since then i still have the Acidboards 80 (2006) and 88.
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I want a board with the maximal wave sensation (I think the 103 litre board is more freestyle inspirated).
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Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.
Today is my 1st day at this forum and so excuse me for all the mistakes I make while writing my questions.
I work in a public school system in Virginia and is the only Sikh male maintaining my sikhi saroop in the system. I have a teacher who is doing masters in Religion Studies and so is interested in the answers of his following question about Sikhism. I would greatly appreciate help from anyone who can answer any of his questions at the earliest possible. I do not fully understand his questions and also not that good in English and so seek your help.
Here under is the teacher's email to me.
Hi Mr. Singh,
This is Beau Obetts from Yorktown. I had asked you if I could interview you for a class I am taking about religion since we need to interview people of different faiths. If you are okay with this, could you please send me answers to the questions listed below in the next few days? If you would rather do an in person interview that is fine too, just let me know when you are available. Also, if you can't do it, please let me know as soon as possible. Finally, if there are any questions you feel uncomfortable answering please feel free to skip them. Thanks for your help. Beau
1) What are some of the main rules your religion gives for living an ethical life? How do you go about living a good life? Are there rules your religion accepts that you reject?
2) What does your religion say about salvation and the afterlife? What do you believe about the afterlife?
3) How does your religion deal with the question "Why do good things happen to bad people?"
Do you accept any of the answers offered by your religion? If not, how would you address the issue? 4) Are there any other ways that your personal belief differs from the official doctrine of your religion? 5) Do you have any favorite passage(s) from the scripture of your religion? If so, why does it appeal to you?
Satgurji Aap Sab Te Mehar Karan Ji. Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh
Rajinder Singh
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2nd battle of Chamkaur (transferred from Help:Format a page by HS)
We are pleased to note an exhaustive account of battle of Chamkaur Sahib in your esteemed Sikhiwiki website. Indeed it is a painstaking work from your side. We congratulate you over this magnificent outcome.
The period of 2nd battle of Chamkaur is 21,22 and 23 Dec., l705. In Bikrmi, it is 6,7,8 Poh l76l The Evacuation of Anandpur Sahib is on the night of 20th Dec., l705. The 300th year Martyrdom celebrations of two elder Sahibzadas were commemorated on 2l,22 and 23 December 2004, at Chamkaur Sahib, at National level, by Panjab Government led by Capt. Amarinder Singh. Similarly, the300th year Martyrdom celebrations of two younger Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh were commemorated in the last week of Dec.,2004 at Fatehgarh Sahib (Sirhind)
Sikhiwiki website needs some corrections in Second Battle of Chamkaur Sahib. We mention as under:-
1. Wazir Khan (Suba Sirhind) did not participate in this battle. Mughal Generals –Nahar Khan, Gairat Khan and Khawaja Mohammed Murdud participated in this battle. 2. Departure of Guru's entourage from Anandpur Sahib is on 20th Dec.,l705 in the night. 3. Battle at Sarsa rivulet is at the dawn of 2lst Dec.,l705. It is few miles away from Kiratpur Sahib towards Ropar. Parwar Vichhora happened in that commotion.
4. Arrival at Chamkaur is in the afternoon of 2lst Dec.,l705. 5. Guru along with two elder Sahibzadas , 5 Piaras and 40 Sikhs took charge of Kachi Garhi of Chamkaur in the evening of 21st Dec., l705. 6. The distance between Ropar and Chamkaur Sahib is l6 KMs. 7. Kachi Garhi was owned by Bhai Budhi Chand and some record it of Chaudhry Roop Chand and Jagat Singh. The descendents of Roop Chand and Jagat Singh are still there in Chamkaur Sahib. 8. Guru Gobind Singh visited Chamkaur in l759(Bikrmi) for the first time, 2 years before the 2nd battle of Chamkaur. At the behest of hilly Rajas, a Mughal contingent led by Sardar Sayad Beg and Alif Khan attacked Guru in l759(Bikrmi) , at a place called Ranjitgarh in Chamkaur. They were defeated by the Sikhs. 9. The Kachi Garhi was besieged by l0 lac Mughal Army. Guru has himself penned in the Zafarnamah.There should be no doubt in it. This battle was fought by Mughals along with hilly Rajas.Ere to it, several battles had taken place between Guru and Mughals in the past. The Mughals were aware of Guru's strength. Hence this strength. 10. When Saragarhi post of 2l soldiers could be attacked by l0,000 Pathans in l897 why it cannot be l0 lacs in battle of Chamkaur. To conjecture a figure of 700 or l000, in the siege of Kachi Garhi is not a justice to the unique battle of Chamkaur. 11. The figure and names of 40 martyrs of Kachi Garhi as given by S. Kahan Singh Nabha are taken as authentic. Figure given by SGPC in 2004 was not in fact correct. It was later withdrawn by SGPC itself. The credible figure of martyrs is 40 Sikhs and two Sahibzadas. In the Theme Park of Chamkaur 42 Pillars of Rock installed in the Open Air Theatre, are indication of that. 12. Vastar and Shastar and Kalgi was given to Bhai Sangat Singh by Guru Gobind Singh at the time of leaving Kachi Garhi of Chamkaur. From History point, it is now a settled issue. 13. On 23rd Dec., the day of l705, Bhai Sangat Singh alongwith other remaining Sikhs sacrificed their lives in the battlefield of Chamkaur. 14. While leaving Chamkaur at dead of night of 22-23 Dec.,l705, Guru uttered the words "Peer-e-hind mei ravad." The same site is now known as Tari Sahib a few furlong from Gurudwara Katil Garh Sahib,Chamkaur. 15. The Saka Chamkaur Theme Park is in ruins. Its Construction is stalled since 2007. Politics has taken toll of it.
Kindly examine the above at your end.
Sri Chamkaur Sahib Development Forum is engaged in the all round development of the historic town and elaqa, since December 2003. Despite setbacks,it has, at its credit, a legacy of good work done. Thanks, Yours sincerely,
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Penn State's president says the university is implementing recommendations offered by Louis Freeh, the ex-FBI director leading an internal investigation into child sex abuse allegations against Jerry Sandusky.
Rodney Erickson told the board of trustees this afternoon that the university is enhancing background checks for staff working with children and adding more staffers to oversee its compliance with various federal laws and NCAA rules.
He said Penn State will immediately retrieve keys, access cards and other property from people who aren't formally associated with the university. Sandusky, charged with sexually assaulting youths on campus, had a key to the football building long after his 1999 retirement.
Freeh's investigation is focusing on whether Penn State did enough to stop Sandusky from assaulting youths.
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Birthday girl Jackie Moses and Sarah Tress each scored twice as McKee/S.I. Tech blanked New Dorp 5-0 Tuesday in a PSAL girls' soccer match at Owl Hollow.
Brianna Gallo opened the scoring at the 23rd minute off an assist from Alex Pannone. A minute later Tress tallied the first of her two goals on a feed from Caroline DeSantis.
Moses scored unassisted to give the Sea Gulls (9-1) a 3-0 lead at the break, before Moses and Tress added unassisted tallies in the second half.
Victoria Wuensch and Alex Gordon each made three saves in net to share the shutout.


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NORWALK - Fire officials say a man has been arrested for allegedly smashing a window at a Norwalk fire station.
The Norwalk Fire Department deputy chief says a man in his 40s came up to the house's garage door at around 11 p.m. and started banging on the door and yelling. He then allegedly punched his fist through a window panel.
The deputy chief says the man appeared to have been intoxicated because he seemed highly distraught.
"I actually saw him put his arm through the window and that was about the only 10 seconds he was calm," said firefighter EJ Maher. "He kept screaming at us."
Fire officials say the man was arrested and taken to Norwalk Hospital because of some severe cuts. They say the man lives down the street from the fire station.


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MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- July and the first week of August have been an interesting time for Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn.
Despite a grueling primary election on June 3 that he would probably like to forget, July and this week have hardly been time for a breather.
Hubbard spent $75,000 in campaign funds on legal fees in July, according to the Alabama secretary of state's campaign finance database. The money went to the Birmingham law firm of White, Arnold & Dowd P.C.
It isn't the first time Hubbard has dipped into his campaign account to pay legal fees.
In March, Hubbard reported a $55,000 payment to White, Arnold & Dowd. His committee also paid $20,000 to Trussell, Funderburg, Rea and Bell, a Pell City firm. In December, Hubbard's campaign paid $46,475.77 to White, Arnold and Dowd. Hubbard also paid $25,135 to Trussell, Funderburg, Rea and Bell that month.
That's more than $220,000 in legal fees paid by Hubbard's political committee since December -- campaign finance expenditures allowed by law.
The fees are piling up because of Lee County grand jury proceedings, which began some time in 2013. In June, a Lee County judge released a letter from Attorney General Luther Strange, indicating Hubbard was the central figure in the probe.
The letter asked a special prosecutor to "assume oversight of the State's interests in the current investigative matters relating to State Rep. Mike Hubbard to include all criminal matters arising from that investigation."
So far, the probe has won a plea deal from former state Rep. Greg Wren, R-Montgomery, who resigned. And it ensnared state Rep. Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, who is fighting his felony perjury charge and who will be on the ballot in November.
Hubbard has called the probe "political."
He repeated that assertion on the primary election night of June 3, when he told AL.com that he was happy Moore won re-nomination in his primary fight with challenger Josh Pipkin, despite the fact Moore had been indicted weeks earlier.
Hubbard won too, despite a hard-fought challenge from Sandy Toomer.
But things got tougher for Hubbard when an internal memo from the Republican State Leadership Committee leaked to Politico on Monday. The 2011 memo suggested the RLSC, a national GOP committee based in Washington, D.C., may have broken two laws in helping the Alabama GOP, of which Hubbard was then chairman, take donations from the Poarch Creek Band of Indians in an indirect manner.
The money was allegedly sent to RLSC, and then sent back to the Alabama GOP to help them win legislative majorities in 2010. The report said the RSLC might have broken an Alabama campaign finance law that prohibits one person or organization from giving a campaign donation in the place of another, according to AL.com writer Kyle Whitmire.
The charge itself may have been old news, reported in 2011 and since then, but the Monday RLSC memo leak caused a flurry within the news media, and before the day was through, Hubbard announced the coming departure of his chief of staff, Josh Blades. The accompanying press release said that Blades and his wife were expecting their second child in January, "and private sector employment will allow him to more readily meet the needs of his growing family."
That's a refrain heard a lot in the public sector and state capitals, as public employees often leave for better pay.
But there was one question raised by that refrain: Blades is already one of the highest paid public employees in Alabama state government, according to a Wednesday report by Alabama Political Reporter. Blades by himself makes much more than double the median annual income of an Alabama household, which is $43,160 a year.
Blades was paid more than $107,000 in fiscal year 2013, according to the Alabama Department of Finance. For fiscal year 2014, not yet concluded, Blades has already earned more than $100,000.
By comparison, Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey, also the leader of the state Senate, made $70,556 in fiscal year 2013. (Travel expenses, which were light for both Blades and Ivey, were not included in these figures.)
Jim Entrekin Jr., who currently serves as general counsel to the speaker's office, will fill the role of acting chief of staff for Hubbard.
The continuing woes of Hubbard have some key Republicans "gasping," and ready to start considering a new House speaker, according to AL.com writer Charles Dean.
Both the legal fees and the loss of Blades indicate that Hubbard's bumpy ride through 2014 isn't over yet.
Updated at 7:27 p.m. to clarify language about pay within state government.


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Clubs and Lodges
ROTARY RECOGNIZES GARDNER: The Warren Rotary Club recently recognized Roger H. Gardner, post commander for American Legion Post 540, with the Les Stauffer Community Award at the Rotary's President's Night held at DiLucia's Banquet Center in Warren.
The award, named in memory of Stauffer, a 50-year Rotarian, recognizes a long involvement in service to the Warren community and can only be awarded to a non-Rotarian.
In 1986, after more than 36 years in the Army/ Army National Guard, Gardner retired and became very active in the American Legion, which he had joined in 1956. In 1997, he became the post commander for American Legion Post 540. Under his direction, Post 540 has provided an honor guard to more than 2,500 military funerals in Trumbull and Mahoning counties, a color guard to over 36 ceremonies each year, color guard to lead seven parades every year in Trumbull County, places flags on veterans' graves in six cemeteries in Warren, Cortland and Bazetta, holds six to eight Tell America programs in area schools and travels to the Cleveland Veterans Hospital for bingo games for hospitalized vets.
Gardner has logged 2,300 volunteer hours for the Warren Community Clinic and 6,800 hours with the Youngstgwon VA Clinic Volunteer Service.
The Warren Rotary Club meets at noon every Wednesday at Enzo's Restaurant in Warren.
RETREADS MEET TODAY: The Mahoning Valley Retreads, a group of motorcyclists, will meet for breakfast at 10 a.m. today at Denny's Restaurant, 4927 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. Meeting will follow. Membership is open to all bikers. There are yearly dues. Further information concerning membership and the summer ride schedule may be obtained by calling Charlie at 234-567-4001.
GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW PLANNED: The Friendly Garden Club Annual Flower Show will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. July 19, at Kinsman Presbyterian Church. Free and open to the public.
If you would like to enter an arrangement or horticulture specimen, bring it to the church between 8 and 10 a.m. You do not have to be a member to enter. The theme for the flower show is "Wizard of Oz."
Contact Judy at 330-876-6070 with questions.
DANCE DATE CHANGED: Please note the last minute change in schedule for USA Dance's July dance, which is usually held on the third Sunday of the month. This year our July dance will be the fourth Sunday – July 27 – to accommodate and support the Ohio Chapters Dance at Kent State. This change will also take place in October, moving the October dance to Oct. 26.
Dance on July 27 at the Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown. The evening will feature Basics for Beginners at 5 p.m., Bolero lesson sponsored by Studio One, and open dancing to ballroom, Latin, swing and hustle from 6:15 to 9 p.m.
For additional information on dancing in the area, check out our Web site at www.usadance2015.com.


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Interfaith Vigil for Dr. Dhafir
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:56 PM
About a dozen people showed up in front of the James H. Hanley Federal Building in downtown Syracuse on Tuesday February 26, 2013 for an interfaith vigil to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Dr. Dhafir's arrest and incarceration. Several supporters listen to Katherine Hughes of the Dr. Dhafir Support Committee. Stephen D. Cannerelli | firstname.lastname@example.com


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Motorsport News - Misc
Lord March Announces Highlights For The 2012 Goodwood Motor Sport Season
20th March 2012
Late last week the Earl of March – founder of the annual Festival of Speed (28 June – 1 July) and Goodwood Revival (14 – 16 September) – announced some of the news highlights for this season's Goodwood events. These include:
2012 Festival of Speed Highlights:
At least seven current Formula One teams attending and in action, including the very first Goodwood appearance for double F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel, along with the Red Bull Racing team and his team mate Mark Webber. Expect to see other top teams and drivers at the Festival too, with more names due to be confirmed shortly. Sebastian Vettel's Goodwood attendance links in perfectly with the 2012 Festival of Speed theme - 'Young Guns – Born to Win'.
The Cartier 'Style et Luxe' is one of the World's finest automotive concours d'elegance car design competitions, and for 2012, a unique gathering of vehicles will be brought together to mark Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. All vehicles will have a direct connection with Her Majesty, with most never or rarely seen in public before. These will range from formal State limousines, through to personal cars, an aircraft and even a Royal train carriage.
The 2012 Festival of Speed will honour one of Britain's most iconic and innovative sports car brands – Lotus. The Company's past, present and future will be celebrated with the main Central Feature 'installation' outside Goodwood House, plus at least 50 significant Lotus race and road cars in action and on display during the Festival weekend.
The 2012 Festival will see expansions and enhancements to the GAS (Goodwood Action Sports) arena, the relocation of the Goodwood Aviation Exhibition within the Festival Parkland, near the Moving Motor Show, plus the largest collection of two-stroke competition motorcycles ever assembled at the event.
2012 Goodwood Revival Highlights:
An at-speed demonstration of the breath-taking Silver Arrows Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union competition cars 75 years after their memorable race in the UK at Donington.
Fiftieth anniversary celebrations for the Ferrari 250 GTO, with plans for a daily parade of at least half the total GTO production, plus an all-AC Cobra race to mark the first half-century of the iconic Anglo-American sports car.
A daily tribute to American racer Dan Gurney, 50 years after taking his first Grand Prix victory.
Two very special races, with the Nine Hours night race, 60 years after this first Goodwood race into the dark, plus a new Goodwood competition, the Settrington Cup, being held for young drivers in Austin J40 pedal cars!
A five minute video with highlights of these announcements, plus more, can now be viewed and downloaded for your own use at http://www.goodwood.co.uk/motorsport/photos-and-videos/videos/press-day-2012.aspx
There will be many other features and attractions to this year's Goodwood motor sport event, with more details to follow over the coming weeks and months.
Tickets and further information for the 2012 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival can be found on the Goodwood website (www.goodwood.com/motor sport), or via the Ticket Hotline as follows:
Telephone: +44 (0)1243 755055
For all Media enquiries, please contact Gary Axon or Janet Bradley at the Goodwood Motor Sport Press Office:
Telephone: +44 (0)1243 755109
Fax: +44 (0)1243 755115
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com
Goodwood on Facebook:
Festival of Speed: http://www.facebook.com/festivalofspeed
Revival: http://www.facebook.com/goodwoodrevival
Goodwood on Twitter:
Festival of Speed: http://twitter.com/fosgoodwood
Revival: http://twitter.com/goodwoodrevival
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is proud to support the National Motorsport Week in the UK, running from 25 June to 3 July 2011. For more information visit http://www.gomotorsport.net
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Safest used cars under $10,000
Over the weekend you may have seen Jeff Gordon's stock car flip over a handful of times and then land on its roof in a violent crash at the Budweiser Shootout in Daytona. Here's a video. Gordon walked away unscathed, but it goes to show you how important safety is in a sport where cars are going 190+ MPH.
But what about about the rest of us in the real world? What are the safest used cars and trucks for families, new drivers or anyone on a budget? We've compiled a list of our top safety picks of used cars under $10,000 that you find on MojoMotors.com. Keep reading for the complete breakdown and check back next week for the safest used cars under $20,000.