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- 1. You may know society is doomed when you see....
You may know society is doomed when you see that in order to produce, you need to obtain permission from men who produce nothing; when you see that money is flowing to those who deal, not in goods, but in favors; when you see that men get richer by graft and by pull than by work, and your laws don't protect you against them, but protect them against you; [and] when you see corruption being rewarded and honesty becoming a self-sacrifice.
Ayn Rand, "Atlas Shrugged", 1957Click here to read more
- 2. Lindblom and Lewis and their Questionable Endorsements
Jimmy Lindblom is running as a conservative against proven conservative, Warren Petersen, for the open Senate seat in LD12. LaCinda Lewis is running as a conservative against proven conservative Eddie Farnsworth and Travis Grantham for one of the House seats in LD12.
Lindblom's website cites Protecting Individual Freedoms • Limited Government • Local Control • Education Advocate • Business Friendly. Under the heading "Media", you will see several flyers, including one titled "Our Conservative Team for the State Legislature," which includes LaCinda Lewis as his team mate. (See below.)
Lewis touts Family - Education - Economy from a a "unique conservative perspective."
It's hard to fathom why voters would believe that Lindblom and Lewis are conservatives. Conservatives abide by the Republican platform. They work very hard to stand up for and defend those principles. RINO's and Democrats don't. Why work hard when it's easier to vote for something that sounds good.
Lindblom and Lewis have listed many endorsements they have received from local leaders. Gilbert Watch took a look at some of those endorsements.Click here to read more
- 3. Itasca Small for Arizona Senate (LD25): DEFEAT Bob Worsley!
Itasca Small is an official write-in candidate running against Bob Worsley in LD25. Ms. Small is a long-time supporter and activist for Arizona's sovereign rights, local control over education, and stopping the Common Core machine. She is pro-Bill of Rights, Parental Rights, and Individual Liberty. She is against the misuse of tax dollars, including subsidizing corporate welfare and taxpayer-paid entitlement programs, such as ObamaCare (Medicaid Expansion). Her campaign slogan is "Liberty Begins in our Own Backyard! SMALL for small government!"
Itasca is not a passive observer of the Arizona Legislature; rather, she has spent hundreds of hours at our State Capitol as a citizen lobbyist, defending both our U.S. Constitution and Arizona Constitution, and.educating legislators on the proper role of government.
I have known and worked with Ms. Small on many occasions. She is unapologetically passionate about her convictions. Yet, she is always open, respectful, and gracious when responding to differing views. Her humility is refreshing. See her article titled Arizona Standards Committee Working on a Faulty Premise.
States Ms. Small, "I am not a natural speaker. But God gives me the words, and, in spite of my aversion to public speaking, live audiences are usually inspired by my message. I'm thankful that God helps me to do as well as I do."
If you want a candidate who will be faithful to her Oath of Office, please write in Itasca Small for Arizona Senate (LD25).
In this short video clip from a meeting in November, 2015, she spontaneously and passionately speaks to some issues relating to Common Core.Click here to read more
- 4. Itasca Small for LD25 Senate: Event Schedule
Itasca Small will be speaking at the AzRA (Arizona Republican Assembly) East Valley Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, August 2. The meeting is at the City of Mesa Fire Station 201, 360 E. 1st Street, Mesa. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and adjourns at 8:30 p.m.
Itasca will be at the Mesa Republican Women's Luncheon on August 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meeting is held at 1900 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85213, Northwest corner of University Dr. and Gilbert Rd. Riviera Plaza.
Ms. Small has been invited to Marlene Hinton's home on Sunday, August 7. It is open to anyone who wants to come. Marlene typically invites a couple of candidates in each of the main races to come represent themselves and answer questions. Please call 480-205-5178 for the address.
For more information on Itasca Small, please read Itasca Small for Arizona Senate (LD25): DEFEAT Bob Worsley! also Bob Worsley's Anti-Parent Votes.Click here to read more
- 5. Gilbert Watch Supports Warren Petersen for Arizona Senate
It has never been more important than now to elect solid conservatives with a voting record that backs up their rhetoric. So it is with Warren Petersen, who is running for Arizona Senate in LD12. As a state representative, he stood up for families and the unborn, for local support and control of education, and for the independent business person. His votes are testimony to his fight against overbearing regulations that hurt businesses and our economy. He has repeatedly protected our Second Amendment rights. Rep. Petersen is very knowledgeable about complex issues, and he knows how to protect the hard-working taxpayer from the big spenders at the Capitol.Click here to read more
- 6. Warren Petersen 2016 - Family, Freedom, Economy, Prosperity
Below are a few bills that Rep. Petersen introduced or sponsored that were signed into law:Click here to read more
- 7. John Galt Youth Award: Caitlin Marble
Republican Legislative District 12 announces our third recipient of the John Galt Youth Award: Caitlin Marble. Caitlin is employed by Snow Property Services. She is responsible for her spending money and clothes. She is also saving for college and will attend BYU after graduation from Highland High School. Caitlin is the second oldest of eight children and chief babysitter while her mother teaches violin lessons. She is First Chair and President of the "Strolling Strings." Caitlin also volunteers with Special Olympics and the Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome. She is very active in church activities, always leading with a positive attitude. The award was presented at the Republican LD12 district meeting on June 12, 2014 by District Chairman Mickie Niland. Caitlin's parents and siblings were in attendance to support her achievement. We are very proud of Caitlin and all her accomplishments.
Pictured with Caitlin are her parents Greg and Jennifer Marble, LD12 Chairman Mickie Niland and First Vice Chair Jason Mick.
Who is John Galt?
- 8. The Strike
What would John Galt do in our present circumstances? The producers in Ayn Rand's classic novel Atlas Shrugged escaped the looters by relocating to mythical Galt's Gulch. Where is Galt's Gulch today? Where can ordinary, law-abiding, taxpaying citizens go to escape the looters? We are the government's milk cows, their ATMs, their checkbooks. Those being carried in the wagon outnumber those who are pulling it. Congress refuses to defund the very agencies that are crippling us. The Left calls us every insulting, degrading name imaginable. Yet, we are the engine that supports most of them.
What if...
...hypothetically...there was a day, a certain day, when all the producers across America called in sick? Also, on that day, the producers bought ....nothing, and they didn't make up for it later. They simply "cut back"?
What would happen?Click here to read more
- 9. John Galt Youth Award: Sean Christopher O'Bannon
Republican Legislative District 12 would like to announce our second recipient of the John Galt Youth Award: Sean Christopher O'Bannon. The first recipient was Jerren Heward. Sean is a self-motivated 17 year old who worked at Burger King, Sunbusters Window Tinting, and The Van's Store. Sean sought employment advice from great adult role models learning the following skills to gain employment: resume writing, job search techniques, networking, and interviewing techniques. Sean is a strong member of his Church and is active in leadership roles in the youth group. He volunteers regularly to help others in need and is always pleasant, hardworking, and productive.
Robin O'Bannon, Sean's mother, accepted the John Galt Youth Award for her son May 8, 2014 at the Republican Legislative District 12 meeting. We are proud of Sean and all his accomplishments.
Who is John Galt?Click here to read more
- 10. Meet and Greet for Emilena Turley: Special Guests - Matt Salmon and Warren Petersen
Please attend a Meet and Greet tomorrow, June 5, for Emilena Turley, candidate for Queen Creek Town Council. Please see below for details.
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This new edition of the award-winning original features 16 brand-new pages, more than 100 full-color photographs, illustrations and satellite images, plus charts, graphs, and fact boxes. We've expanded the thematic section to include spreads on environmental trouble spots, coral reefs, world conflict, refugees, global communications, and diffusion of popular culture. All charts, graphs, and fact boxes reflect the latest statistical data, and the Society's world-renowned cartographers have updated all the physical and political maps to show the most current boundary changes and the newest countries. With this superior volume so chock-full of practical and engaging details, students will always be tuned in to our ever-changing world.
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San Jose, CA - San Jose State is excited to announce that Larry Boehm has been hired as the new head lacrosse coach. In 2013, San Jose State finished tied for fourth in WCLL (Division II) and is looking to rebuild for the 2014 season.
Boehm spent the last four years as head coach of Saratoga High School (Los Gatos, CA). Prior to his time at Saratoga, he coached at Aptos High School (Aptos, CA) and was an assistant at his alma mater, Washington College, Md., where he was named 1st Team All-American, National Goalie of the Year, and MVP of the 1986 NCAA Division III national championship game.
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The French Lead the Way: c. 1500-1763
France took the lead in colonizing the Upper Midwest region. From the early sixteenth century on, French soldiers, missionaries and fur traders left their slight mark upon the St. Lawrence valley, the upper Great Lakes and points west. For the early French explorers, the more continent they discovered the more their hopes were frustrated. They had hoped that the vast St. Lawrence-Great Lakes waterway was part of a Northwest Passage to the wealth of the Orient. They were eager to hear word of salt water and strange people to the west. For example, Jean Nicolet prepared for his 1634 trip to Green Bay by carrying along an elaborate robe of China damask to properly impress the oriental merchants he expected to meet. Such false hopes gave way to systematic exploration of western lands and peoples, yielding the outlines of a future empire linking the St. Lawrence with the Mississippi and the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico. The French presence was asserted by a network of forts, trading posts and missions dotting the lake and river routes traversing the continental interior. By the middle of the eighteenth century, settled populations were beginning to take hold at Detroit and Green Bay and in what was called the Illinois country. The settlements had a distinctive shape; like those long established in the Quebec area, they were defined by their dependence upon riverine commerce. They were thickly clustered along the river's edge, on long and thin lots running back into the nearby hinterland.
The great currency of the French empire in North America was, however, the fur trade, carried out at great distances in partnership with Indian allies. Canoes were used to float the furs down a series of waterways from the far northwest of present-day Canada, to the upper Great Lakes, up the Ottawa River to Montreal. A series of wars between France and England culminated in a treaty in 1763 by which France ceded away all claim to the area east of the Mississippi. The area west of that river, after a few decades under Spanish control, was sold by France to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. A substantial part of the future state of Minnesota was included in that transaction.
The French remained influential in the upper Great Lakes region as long as the region made its living from the fur trade. By the third decade of the nineteenth century, the flood of incoming American farmers overwhelmed the fur trade and the slight but extensive French presence. The French presence, like the Indian presence, persists in regional place names (e.g., Prairie du Chien, in Wisconsin, or Lac qui Parle, in Minnesota).


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Publication Acceptance Date: 1/20/2007
Publication Date: 10/4/2012
Citation: Dien, B.S., Bothast, R.J. 2009. A primer for lignocellulose biochemical conversion to fuel ethanol. In: Ingledew,W.M., Austin, G.D., Kluhspies, C., Kelsall, D.R., editors. The Alcohol Textbook. Nottingham, U.K.: Nottingham University Press. p. 73-94.
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Technical Abstract: This review examines the commercialization of lignocellulose as a feedstock for ethanol production. The review discusses the entire process and individual unit operations in more detail. The unit operations discussed include: plant production, pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, and fermentation. This review should serve as a good overall introduction to this research field for those with a technical background.


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Three Plead Not Guilty in Taylor Swift Home Disturbance Caseby Thomas Chau | PopCrush
Three people who were arrested outside Taylor Swift's home property on June 15 have each pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. The three adults were accused of throwing beer bottles at Swift's security guards outside her Westerly, R.I., home.
The Westerly Sun says that Michael Horrigan, 29, Tristan J. Kading, 28, and Emily Kading, 26, each appeared with their own lawyers at 4th Division District Court and entered the plea of not guilty on Friday.
On June 15, Horrigan and the two Kadings reportedly threw beer bottles at Ryan Poirier, a security guard on detail at Swift's home. After shouting expletives and allegedly giving the middle finger to Poirier, the Kadings were handcuffed while Horrigan reportedly ran towards Swift's house. The security guards alerted police, to which Horrigan was then handcuffed and arrested as well. Swift was not home at the time.
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Brett Gardner scored the tiebreaking run on Alex Rodriguez's sacrifice fly in the ninth, and the New York Yankees celebrated clinching their 14th playoff appearance in 15 seasons Tuesday night with a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The Yankees became the first Major League team to secure a spot in the playoffs this year, MLB.com reported.
Rodriguez homered and drove in three runs before Mariano Rivera earned his 41st save for the Yankees, who were guaranteed a return to the postseason about 55 minutes before the last out in Anaheim when Oakland beat the Texas Rangers 9-1.
The Yankees blew a 5-0 lead before rallying to win for the first time in five games this season at Angel Stadium, where they've still lost 18 of 24. Phil Hughes (8-3) allowed the Angels' tying, unearned run in the eighth on Maicer Izturis' RBI single.
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Derek Jeter, Johnny Damon and their teammates are back in the postseason after staying home last fall in manager Joe Girardi's debut campaign. The Yankees won 17 playoff series and four World Series titles in a 13-year span after 1994, but New York hasn't won a championship since 2000 or even a playoff series since the 2004 division series, losing four straight.
These Yankees are likely to be in prime position to end that streak. They also have a six-game lead over Boston in the AL East and a 5½-game edge on the Angels for homefield advantage at the new Yankee Stadium throughout the postseason.
Chone Figgins homered for the Angels, who had won four of five. Los Angeles still has a 7½-game lead on the Rangers in the AL West, but its magic number stayed at six for clinching its third straight division title.
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Rivera's streak of 36 consecutive saves ended last Friday in Seattle with only his second blown save of the year, but Posada threw out pinch-runner Reggie Willits trying to steal second base after Juan Rivera struck out in the ninth.
The Yankees hit their homers off Los Angeles starter Ervin Santana, who yielded nine hits in six innings. The Dominican right-hander's latest inconsistent outing probably guaranteed manager Mike Scioscia will leave him out of the Angels' playoff rotation.
Chad Gaudin started strong before fading in the fifth inning for the Yankees, who have won each of his five starts since he arrived last month in a trade with San Diego.
Jeter's fourth-inning single clinched his seventh 200-hit season, a major league record for shortstops. He's one 200-hit season shy of breaking the club record held by Lou Gehrig, who was passed by Jeter as the Yankees' career hits leader 11 days earlier.
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Lately one can't spend more than 10 minutes on Twitter without stumbling over the big bag of stupid that is Piers Morgan of CNN. The man has been schooled on guns by Conservatives more times than Obama says 'Fair Share' in each speech, yet he persists in his crusade to make the United States one big gun free zone. Apparently our Constitutional rights end where Morgan's opinion begins. (More Piers Morgan Fail Tales at Con Mom)
Jim Treacher at the Daily Caller posed the question back in December, "Does Piers Morgan's bodyguard carry a gun?". Morgan has claimed on Twitter that he has no bodyguards or security of an armed nature. It's time to return to this question, because I find Morgan's denial of having armed security as credible as his denial he wasn't involved in the UK phone hacking scandal.
Yeah, Right, Piers.
So, Piers Morgan (and CNN) here is my request to you:
Do you walk the walk that goes with your talk?
Publicly deny you have armed security or bodyguards of some kind. Do it live, on your show and also put it in writing on the CNN website. This also means listing the security supplied for CNN's studios.
By the way, I didn't sign the petition to deport you. I considered it, but I was enjoying the hypocrisy of your using our First Amendment to trample our Second Amendment. Besides, you're a very useful idiot.
I await your reply.


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From Researching Medical Conditions to Tracking Weight and Reading Blogs, Survey Shows Web's Popularity Among Health Information Seekers
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May 12, 2011 -- Millions of Americans turn to the Internet for medical information, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project.
The survey also finds that although people heavily use information found online, doctors, nurses, and other health professionals are the first choice for advice about health concerns.
The survey, based on telephone interviews with 3,001 adults in the U.S., finds that of the 74% of Americans who use the Internet, 80% have looked online for information about any of 15 health topics, such as a specific disease or treatment. Pew says this translates to 59% of all adults.
Blogs and Online Groups for Health Information
Other key findings of the survey:
- 34% of Internet users or 25% of adults have read someone else's commentary or experience about health or medical issues on an online news group, web site, or blog.
- 24% of Internet users, or 18% of adults, have gone online to read reviews of particular drugs or medical treatments.
- 18% of Internet users, or 13% of adults, have looked online to find others with similar health concerns.
- 16% of Internet users, or 12% of adults, have consulted online rankings or reviews of physicians or other health care providers.
- 15% of people who go online, or 11% of adults, have consulted rankings or reviews of hospitals or other medical facilities.
Pew researchers say that as broadband and mobile access spreads, more people are sharing what they are doing or thinking. This includes tracking workout routines, posting reviews of their medical treatments, and raising awareness about certain health conditions.
And some patients and caregivers are taking an active role in tracking and sharing what they have learned. For example, of adults who use the Internet:
- 27% of users or 20% of adults have tracked their weight, diet, exercise routines, or other health indicators or symptoms.
- 6% of Internet users have posted comments, questions, or information about health or medical issues on a web site, such as a news site.
- 4% of Internet users have discussed their experiences with various drugs online, 4% have written reviews of doctors, and 3% have posted opinions of hospitals.
Pew says about 62% of adults who use the Internet also use social networking sites, such as Facebook. The survey says that:
- 14% of social network users or 6% of adults have raised money for or drawn attention to a health-related issue or cause.
- 11% of users, or about 5% of adults, have posted comments, queries, or information about health or medical matters.
- 9% of social network users, or 4% of adults, have started or joined a health-related group on a social networking site.
New Media Used as New Health Tools
Pew says in a news release that people are increasingly using the new media as social tools and often are motivated by the prospect of gaining information about health conditions, and perhaps making contact with other people.
Other key findings:
- 14% of Internet users have signed up to receive email updates or alerts about health or medical issues.
- 6% of users have posted comments or questions on a web site that allows discussion.
- 4% of users have taken part in discussions on blogs.
- 25% of Internet users have watched a video online about health or medical issues.
- Among cell phone users, 10% of males and 8% of females have used a software application, or "app" on the phone, to help them track or manage their health.


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The Alameda County Arts Commission invites County residents to submit nominations for the 2015 Alameda County Arts Leadership Awards.
This annual program enables the Alameda County Arts Commission to recognize five individuals, one from each of the five districts of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, for their outstanding achievements impacting the arts community and the residents of Alameda County.
Award recipients will be presented to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors by the Arts Commission.
Nominees must be residents of Alameda County. Nominees can be involved in any arts discipline including, but not limited to, music, dance, visual arts, literature, theater, film and video, traditional crafts and folk arts, and new media.
Nominees may participate in a wide range of activities with an Alameda County based arts organization such as an artist, staff or board member, volunteer, donor, supporter, advocate, etc.
This award is open to all individuals, including youth, who live in Alameda County.
Nominations must be submitted by Alameda County residents. Each individual may submit one nomination. Nominations must include a description of the nominee's major achievements contributing to the arts in the community and the residents of Alameda County; the impact and results of the achievements; and other background information about the nominee's contributions to the Alameda County arts community such as what distinguishes the nominee from his/her peers or colleagues.
Nominations are due by Thursday, May 15 and must be submitted online at www.acgov.org/arts/awards
The Members of the Alameda County Arts Commission will review the nominations in July. Award recipients will be recognized in October in conjunction with the County's celebration of California Arts Day and National Arts and Humanities Month.
For more information or to request the official nomination instructions, contact the Office of the Arts Commission by email at [email protected] or phone: (510) 208-9646 or visit the website at www.acgov.org/arts/awards


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Right now, healthcare is big business. It's one of the few segments of the economy that has been largely untouched by the current recession. At the same time, the steady rise in healthcare expenses has made it the target for reform efforts, and made the field a target of stimulus spending. So, it's no surprise that many companies are attempting to highlight their efforts to get a piece of the healthcare spending pie. Last Thursday, the hardware side made its play, as Intel and GE announced a new initiative that would see them join forces to develop and market healthcare monitoring devices. This week, the software companies are making sure their successes are noted, as Google and Microsoft both announced progress in their electronic medical records efforts.
First up is Google, which has a Google Health site that was opened to the public about a year ago. Although the service bears the typical beta label that characterizes many Google products, it hasn't stopped the search giant from lining up others in the healthcare business. This morning, Google announced that it has signed up another pharmacy chain, CVS, to their service. CVS is hardly the first company to sign on, but it allows Google to reach a significant milestone: over 100 million people can now access their prescription history through Google Health.
Any person with an account on one of Google's partners can navigate to their account with the pharmacy and enable sharing of information with Google. Once enabled, it's possible to import all the information into Google's health record system. Once present, Google will scan the information for any potential interactions among the prescription medicines. Users can also share them with any individuals, like doctors or family members, through the standard mechanisms provided by Google Health.
That latter feature might be as medically significant as Google's checks for interactions among prescriptions. Doctors often rely on past medical history in making diagnoses, which often runs into issues with a patient's memories of past medical events. Prescription medication history can often provide a clearer picture not only of present medical issues, but a window into past events, as well, and are far more likely to be accurate than a patient's recollection. The big limit will be that many people have filled prescriptions from a variety of providers in the past, and not all of these are likely to be present in Google's network of data sources. So, for the time being, the medical value is likely to be spotty.
For its part, Google promises to maintain the privacy of these records, and will only use anonymized and aggregated data to extract trends. The security, however, is provided by the same password that people use in their e-mail and chat client. I would suspect many people are more casual about that information than they would like to be with medical records, so this may require some mental adjustment on the user's part.
Microsoft's healthcare efforts, in contrast to Google Health, are sprawling. The functional equivalent to this program appears to be its HealthVault program, which is also proudly listed as being in beta. The company's big recent success involves providing HealthVault access to the records of a major medical institution.
The New York Times is reporting that a major hospital, New York Presbyterian, will roll out online patient access to their records. The hospital system, formed by the merger of the teaching hospitals of Cornell and Columbia, is the first major site to take the services live. The data itself will be stored in HealthVault, and will presumably be accessible through a personal account if a user has signed up. In addition, New York Presbyterian will provide a site, myNYP.org, that provides customized access to these records.
The ability to access these records online is probably especially significant in the case of these hospitals, as large teaching hospitals often attract many cases that require specialized care, after which the patients have postoperative care elsewhere.
Overall, the announcements are serving notice that healthcare, which has been a fairly specialized marketplace, is opening up to companies that have expertise outside of the industry. At a time when many of those new entrants are facing shrinking profits within their traditional markets, these initial successes are undoubtedly a major relief.


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No shots were fired and no one was injured, a sheriff's spokesman said Wednesday.
Police are looking for a suspect after a Deltona convenience store clerk was robbed at gunpoint, a sheriff's spokesman said Wednesday.
Deputies said the man, who had a Hispanic accent, used a handgun to demand money Tuesday from the cash register, said sheriff's spokesman Brandon Haught.
No shots were fired and no one was injured in the robbery at the Circle K, 819 Deltona Blvd., at 11:30 p.m., Haught said.
Investigations revealed the suspect walked into the convenience store as the 19-year-old clerk was cleaning the coffee stand. The man was dressed in all black and had a hood and bandana covering his face. He pointed a handgun at the clerk and ordered her to open the cash register. The clerk complied and handed cash and coins to the man, Haught said.
The suspect then ran out of the store, Haught said.
Several deputies, along with a K-9 unit and a Sheriff's Office helicopter, searched the area but didn't locate the suspect. It's believed that he may have fled the area in a vehicle, Haught said.
The suspect is described a about 5 feet 5 inches tall and skinny.
Anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect is asked to call the Sheriff's Office, 386-860-7030. Anyone who prefers to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at 888- 277-TIPS (8477). Tips may be sent by text to Crime Stoppers by texting "TIP231 plus your message" to CRIMES. Residents who provide information to Crime Stoppers can qualify for a reward of up to $1,000.


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As it stands now, if something is not done soon it will doom the nearly 50-year-old Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps that sits next door. Besides being a danger to the residents of this community, the partially collapsed building is damaging the WRHVAC's building every day.
The senior center that was housed within was forced to move denying WRHVAC the rent it so sorely needs to survive, and now per the Department of Buildings, the Ambulance Corps is asked not to even enter their own building.
Each and every day that the city fails to take emergency action, it becomes more and more complicit in the destruction of Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
"This building is a disaster waiting to happen," Maria Thomson, executive director of the Woodhaven Business Improvement District, told the residents who assembled on Jamaica Avenue for Sunday's rally. "Tear it down, let's get rid of it!"
Martin Colberg, president of the Woodhaven Residents' Block Association called it "a perfect trifecta" of what we don't want in our community. Pointing up to the partially collapsed building, he said "It's a magnet for graffiti, it's ready to collapse and it's threatening to take away an institution. It's something we will not stand for and the Department of Buildings needs to step up."
"We're tired of hearing about the delays," State Senator Joseph Addabbo said. "We're tired of hearing about what the owner might do. We've given the owner enough chances to do something and he's proven to us that he really doesn't care about this building.
"We want action now," he said, bringing cheers from the residents. "We want the volunteer ambulance corps back. We want the seniors back in their home,"
Assemblyman Mike Miller, holding a sign that read "Ambulance Corps Needs Action By The City – Not Promises!" said "We've been waiting 10 months, which is nine months too long to take care of this building."
Following up on that, Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley pointed to the partially collapsed building and, referring to the owner, said "This person is irresponsible and careless. He's taken advantage of this situation, he's infringed on the rights of the Ambulance Corps, and displaced a senior center."
"This could not be more of an immediate cause," said Kathy Sexton Dalby, president of the Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps. "This has done so much damage to our building. Everyone thought that the damage before was bad, we have now sustained even more. Walls need to be removed, floors need to be taken out. It's just unbelievable."
JoAnn Bartos of the Woodhaven-Richmond Hill Senior Center said "This is our home, we want to come back. Please help us any way you can. We don't want a disaster to happen on 79th Street or Jamaica Avenue, such as a brick falling down and killing someone. Please, come and rescue us."
"This is our home away from home, and without this we would all grow old," longtime resident Eleanor Errante said. "Please, do something to help get us back."
It was a great rally and we appreciate everyone who took the time to come out and support both our ambulance corps and our seniors. Special thanks to the volunteer ambulance squads from Glendale, Forest Hills and Jamaica who came out to support their comrades in the corps.
We hope and pray that our words reach the right ears and that the city does the right thing and takes action before it is too late, before we find ourselves mourning the loss of one of our residents or sadly reporting that our Volunteer Ambulance Corps is gone forever.
The reason it is called a partially collapsed building is because the rest of it hasn't collapsed yet. As Maria Thomson said throughout the rally, tear it down. The solution is really that simple.


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VMware Horizon Workspace provides a single environment for easy and secure access to applications, files and desktops from virtually any device. Consisting of multiple Virtual Appliances (VAs) deployed through vCenter, the comprehensive solution provides:
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Comic book series : Zombie Mystery Paintings
Artist: Robert Williams
Publisher: Last Gasp
Zombie Mystery Paintings
artist: Robert Williams
series: Zombie Mystery Paintings
publisher: Last Gasp
publish date: 1990
edition: 1
language: English
coloring: black/white
used condition: very good
pages: 95:
genres: art
With 16 full colour pages.
A collection of 40 paintings by Williams that are morally insolvent and grossly artistic. It covers his "Middle Years" and features the classic Two Bull Dykes Fighting For The Privilege Of Buying A Prostitute A Banana Daquiri. Introduction by Robert Crumb.


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Local attorney assembles team to go after GM
Fairfield County attorney assembles team to fight in ignition-switch suit
Fairfield County attorney Agostinho Ribeiro has created a team of high-profile national attorneys who are at the forefront of the fight against General Motors for its ignition-switch debacle.
Ribeiro, whose Danbury-based firm, Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith, with offices in Bridgeport, Hartford and New York City, has joined forces with Dan DeFeo, a prominent attorney from Missouri, who has successfully fought automakers for decades, and Ronnie Penton, a Louisiana attorney who was the lead council in the class-action lawsuit filed against BP for the Deep Water Horizon oil spill in 2010.
The team has more than 200 clients throughout the country who have suffered damages -- from death and serious injuries to economic losses -- resulting from a reduced value and use of their vehicles.
"We got involved in the case because it's very similar in many respects to BP," said Ribeiro, who represented numerous municipalities in Florida after the BP oil spill. "What we are seeing more and more in these kind of cases is that the companies are creating a system by which the people who suffered damages are asked to deal directly with the company."
Vigorous defense
And while General Motors has, just like BP, brought in nationally known compensation expert Ken Feinberg to create a fund for those who suffered damages, the company has indicated that it would vigorously defend against any actions filed in either state or federal courts.
The company is also seeking to be shielded from any liability related to the ignition switch prior to its 2009 bankruptcy. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Gerber said during a hearing Friday that he may consider arguments that the freedom from liability granted during the bankruptcy proceedings should be revisited.
More than 55 lawsuits have been filed throughout the United States related to the faulty ignition switch, which can lead to a loss of steering, braking and air bag deployments when the switch moves inadvertently into the "accessory" position.
DeFeo, whose most recent successes against Detroit automakers include a $23 million verdict against Ford for issues related to the Explorer that left a California woman a paraplegic, said any compensation offered by GM would likely be inadequate given the "level of conduct the company should be penalized for."
`Fraudulent concealment'
"This is a clear case of fraudulent concealment, and most states have some very strict laws that compensate people who have been defrauded," DeFeo said. "It's the equivalent of the Ford Pinto, when the company did an economic analysis and decided it was cheaper to pay for burnt bodies than to fix the problem."
There are indications, DeFeo said, that the company knew about the problems as early as 2005 but failed to address the issue with the switch.
"It's another example of putting a little bit of extra cost, about 90 cents, ahead of safety," he said.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has urged people who own cars affected by the ignition switch problem to stop driving their vehicles, even though GM said they consider the cars to be safe. He has also urged the Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into the matter.
"There are indications of fraud and other potential violations of criminal law," Blumenthal said Friday.
Waiting lists
Jim Cain, a spokesman for the automaker, said while he can't comment on potential litigation, GM has conducted extensive testing that shows vehicles are safe to drive as long as the ignition switch isn't encumbered by the extra weight of additional keys and accessories.
But for customers who still don't feel safe driving the vehicle, he said, dealerships are able to offer rental cars or loaners until the switch is replaced.
DeFeo said some of his clients are on waiting lists to get the new part that may not be available until October. He said a consumer who has a switch replaced should ask to have the old part returned so it could be retained as evidence for potential claims against GM.
"I recently spoke to a client who said the dealership refused to install the new part unless she relinquished the old one," he said. "I'm sure that's marching orders from Detroit."
Cain said that while he isn't aware of any efforts by dealers to keep the old parts, the company has already admitted that there is a problem with the switch.
"Nobody is disputing the recall," he said.
At forefront
Blumenthal said while many attorneys are involved in the matter throughout the country, Ribeiro and his team seem to be leading the way.
"There are a number of prominent legal teams but I would say they are at the forefront of these efforts," he said.
Both DeFeo and Ribeiro urged consumers affected by the recall not to sign any documents provided by the automaker and to both retain the switch if replaced or the car if involved in an accident.
"We aren't sure that this one recall will be enough to sufficiently address the defects," Ribeiro said. "We are urging clients not to sign any documents that may relieve the company of any further liability."
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Assistant Store Manager
Joules of Bishop Stortford are on the lookout for a brilliant Assistant Store Manager to join their team!
You will find our wonderful retail teams have one thing in common, whether they be Sales Assistants, Supervisors, Assistant Managers or Managers, they work as a team and all share a real passion for our brand, keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do.
You will be a commercially driven Assistant Store Manager with lots of creative flair and a drive and desire to develop your team. Reporting to the Store Manager and working shoulder to shoulder with them and your sales team you will have a proactive, hardworking attitude, being able to step up to cover the store in the absence of the Store Manager
To be a successful Assistant Store Manager at Joules, you will need to previous experience of working closely to KPIs and targets with a strong customer service focus, either in a retail supervisory or assistant manager role.
As an Assistant Store Manager at Joules you will receive fantastic support and development in order for you to maximise your potential within this wonderful company, along with the following benefits.
· Generous employee discount
· Uniform allowance
· Annual leave of 31 days including bank holidays plus 1 day family leave
· 2 Volunteering Days per year
· Holiday purchase scheme
· Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity/ Shared parental/ Adoption Leave
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· Give As You Earn
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This is a truly great time to be part of an inspirational and passionate team here at Joules. If you share our values and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career within a truly great British brand then please apply by clicking the link below.


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The Audi TT offers quick acceleration, crisp handling, remarkable efficiency and a beautiful interior, all wrapped in a stunning, highly distinctive body that will not be mistaken for anything else on the road.
For 2010, Audi has simplified the TT lineup. All 2010 Audi TT models come with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and Audi's S-tronic DSG transmission. The six-speed transmission works like a conventional manual without a clutch pedal, and can be operated as a full automatic, or as a manual via the gearshift or steering wheel paddles. (The V6 is no longer available.)
Quattro all-wheel drive gives the TT enhanced handling tenacity and, with an appropriate choice of tires, excellent bad-weather capabilities. (No front-drive models are offered.)
The TT is available as a coupe or roadster. The coupe has 2+2 seating, meaning two adults in front plus two non-complaining and hopefully very small persons in back. Still, it's really a two-seater, but the coupe does offer an impressive amount of cargo space under its rear hatch. The roadster has a power-folding soft top that opens in seconds, with no pretensions of being meant for anything other than two people who travel light.
The TT has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. It offers three equipment levels and several options, including some really neat leathers and interior trim. We think it's worth taking time to consider them all.
The TTS is powered by a different version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, rated at 265 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, with a greater emphasis on all-out performance throughout.
Fuel economy for the TT line is remarkable, given the levels of performance and standard all-wheel-drive, with an EPA-rated 21/29 mpg City/Highway, regardless of the model.
The interior is stunning, with a brilliant design and layout, beautiful detailing, tight panel gaps and first-class materials. But what really sets this sports car apart, and has since the introduction of the first TT a decade ago, is its wonderful exterior design. The TT has a look and a style that is both classic and contemporary. Those shopping for a sporty weekend toy or a reasonably practical all-season sports car would do well to take a look at the TT.
All 2010 Audi TT models come with quattro all-wheel drive and Audi's S-tronic DSG automatic transmission.
The Audi TT Coupe 2.0T ($37,800) and Roadster 2.0T ($40,800) are powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, generating 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. The 2+2 Coupe has a split-folding rear seat. The two-seat Roadster has a power-folding convertible top.
Standard features include leather/alcantara upholstery, automatic climate control, a tilt-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, manually adjustable front seats, aluminum interior trim, a 140-watt audio system with nine speakers and a single-CD player, Bluetooth compatibility, fog lights, automatically deploying rear spoiler and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Options are grouped in three packages: Premium Plus ($2,000) adds heated, 10-way power adjustable seats and automatic headlights with Xenon projector beams. Prestige ($4,780) includes Premium Plus, a GPS navigation system with real-time traffic reporting and a loadable hard drive, an audio upgrade with 225 watts, digital processing, 12 speakers and a six-CD changer, and upgraded Silk Nappa leather upholstery. S-Line trim ($2,200) adds 19-inch wheels and a sport-trim body package. Stand-alone options include Audi Magnetic Ride ($1,400); 19-inch wheels ($800); Alcantara inserts and other interior upgrades.
The Audi TTS Coupe ($45,900) and TTS Roadster ($48,900) are powered by a version of 2.0-liter four-cylinder with more turbocharger boost. Output increases to 265 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The racier TTS models are equipped comparably to the standard TTs, though they come standard with Audi Magnetic Ride variable suspension and the S-Line body trim. The TTS is available with the Prestige package ($6,050), which includes 19-inch wheels.
Safety features include front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags for front passengers, protecting both head and thorax, ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist, stability control, active head restraints, and a tire-pressure monitor. Roadsters have rollover bars mounted behind the seats, and coupes have LATCH-style rear seat child-seat anchors. Quattro all-wheel drive is standard, along with anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist.
Audi has done a fine job evolving the original TT into something both contemporary and unique. Design elements from the 1920s Bauhaus style remain, but the 2010 TT is sharper than the original, with more angular lines and crisper edges. It remains a car for those seeking something different.
At 164.5 inches long and 72.5 inches wide, the TT fits right in the heart of the premium sports car segment. It's longer and wider than the BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SLK, but more than six inches shorter than the Porsche Boxster and Cayman.
The TT's black, single-bar grille creates a strong family resemblance with the sedans in Audi's lineup. The side of the car features a character line that connects prominent wheel flares.
The TT coupe's graceful roof resolves into a rounded rear end. Audi has chosen a traditional soft top for the TT roadster, rather the convertible hardtop many manufacturers have adapted.
The roadster's power top is extremely easy to use. There are no latches, so it opens in 12 seconds and closes in 14 at the touch of a button. Better still, it can be operated at up to 30 mph, in the event the weather changes suddenly. Both body styles have a spoiler that pops up at 75 mph and retracts at 50 mph. Another button allows the driver to deploy or retract the spoiler at any time.
Below the TT's surface, Audi Space Frame (ASF) architecture is intended to be both light and strong at the same time. The space frame is made of cast, extruded and stamped steel and aluminum components, as opposed to a traditional unibody structure that has only steel stampings. The coupe's frame is 69 percent aluminum and the roadster's is 58 percent aluminum. The roadster is reinforced behind the seats to make up for the rigidity lost due to the lack of a fixed roof. The performance-honed TTS model makes even more extensive use of aluminum in suspension and body components to further reduce weight.
The Audi TT's interior pleases in nearly every respect. The design is classic and contemporary at once, and quite attractive. Finish quality is first rate, and there is a surprising amount of space in the TT, compared to many cars of its type. The only significant interior change for 2010 is the addition of real-time traffic tracking to the optional navigation system.
Sports cars are often difficult to enter and exit. Getting into the TT requires a step down, but it's not extreme and, once inside, the TT has ample room for most drivers. A 6-foot, 7-inch friend said he fit well in the TT, but found BMW's Z4 to be cramped. The front seats are comfortable and have nice bolstering to help keep occupants in place in fast turns. Visibility is good to most angles, but there is a notable blind spot to the right rear in coupes and in roadsters with the top up.
The TT cockpit is highlighted with real aluminum trim, and put together nicely. The tolerances are tight, and the plastics are both sturdy and soft to the touch. The leather upholstery is attractive, and the Prestige package makes it even more so, with ultra smooth, soft Silk Nappa leather seats and a leather-covered instrument pod. Audi offers numerous interior color options, as well as the Baseball-Optic leather package that features a Madras Brown color and thick stitching inspired by baseball gloves. It's a TT tradition, and pretty swell.
The gauges are trimmed in silver with black faces. Trip computer information is displayed between them. All of the controls are within arm's reach, and they adjust with precision. Without the optional navigation system, the controls are easy to find and operate. With the navigation system, however, the TT gets a version of Audi's Multi Media Interface (MMI). This system absorbs the audio controls, and while it's better than the point-and-click systems used by some other luxury car builders, it still adds steps to simple tasks like changing the radio station. MMI might appeal to techies, but most of us would prefer something less complicated.
The rear seat in the coupe is too small for all but small children, and even they may complain. It's really best used for packages and briefcases, and that isn't a bad thing. Cubby storage is limited in the forward part of the TT's cockpit. Neither the coupe nor the roadster has enough interior storage for small items.
Cargo space, on the other hand, is quite good for this class. There is plenty of room for luggage in the coupe, even with the rear seats up, and with them down cargo capacity expands from 13.1 to 24.7 cubic feet. Folding the rear seats forward creates a flat load floor and a lot more room than one finds in a BMW Z4 or Mercedes SLK. Cargo space in the TT roadster is tighter overall, with 8.83 cubic feet. The convertible top doesn't intrude much on trunk space, however, and a pass-through is available to accommodate longer, narrow items.
The roadster's soft top has three layers: the sturdy outer material, with a glass rear window, a middle layer of thick foam and an attractive headliner available in multiple colors. As such, the soft top provides almost as much noise and temperature insulation and the coupe's fixed metal roof.
Any of Audi's four TT models is fun to drive. The scoot built into these cars definitely lives up to expectations established by their racy looks and interiors. The TTS comes closest to what automobile enthusiasts might call classic sports-car feel.
Audi has long been a leader in all-wheel-drive technology, and its quattro package works as well as any AWD system available. In recent years, the company has moved quattro's standard front wheel/rear wheel power distribution more toward the rear, and that's evident in the TT. The extra bit of power directed to the rear wheels in most driving circumstances gives the TT more of a rear-drive, sports-car feel. Still, the quattro system automatically shifts power front to rear to optimize overall traction, and that makes the TT a great sporty car for those who live where the weather turns very wet, slushy or snowy.
TT buyers should be wary for winter driving, however. All models now come standard with summer-type performance tires. We highly recommend a set of winter tires for those in the Snow Belt, ideally mounted on a second set of wheels.
All TTs offer sharp handling. The standard models have a bit of body lean during hard cornering, but still grip the road well. They are stable at all speeds, and perfectly willing to be tossed into tight corners. Steering is quick, predictable, and direct. At the limits, however, in truly aggressive driving, the standard TT can reach the distinction between a sporty car and a pure sports car. The TT has a significant front weight bias, meaning most of its weight rests over the front tires. It has a slight tendency toward plowing its nose, as if the front tires are sliding as it turns. This is actually very safe behavior, but it's what expert drivers expect more in a typical family sedan than a pure sports car.
The TT also has a comfortable ride. Movement of the standard 18-inch wheels soaks up small bumps nicely, though very sharp irregularities can occasionally jolt passengers. In normal cruising, the cabin is quiet for a sports car. Tire noise can become pronounced on rough surfaces, but wind noise is well-checked. There's a sporty, growling exhaust note but its something most TT buyers will relish. And the TT roadster is one solid convertible, with almost no windshield flex or cowl shake.
The standard TT's engine/transmission pairing is responsive, and acceleration is quick. While its engine is smaller than some might expect in a performance car, the TT's 2.0-liter four-cylinder is turbocharged. It makes a lot of horsepower (200 hp) and torque (207 pound-feet) for its size, and the car is relatively light. Audi says the 2.0T can launch the TT coupe from 0-60 mph in 5.9 seconds, and the roadster in 6.2 seconds. Yet thanks to the engine's overall efficiency, both cars are rated at 29 mpg Highway, according to the EPA.
The 2.0T engine has little turbo lag, making it quick from a stop and responsive at speed. It runs out of steam above 6000 rpm, though, so it's best to shift before that point. No problem there. Audi's six-speed S-tronic DSG transmission allows manual shifting (via steering wheel paddles or the shift lever) that's as precise and immediate as a conventional manual transmission with a clutch pedal. The DSG will hold whichever gear the driver selects in almost all circumstances. Yet it will also work exactly like a full automatic. As an automatic, it shifts quickly and without a jolt. The automatic Sport mode holds lower gears longer to keep more accessible power on tap.
The TTS models feature an uprated version of the 2.0-liter engine. Modifications include revisions to the cylinder head, connecting rods, pistons, turbocharger, fuel injection system and exhaust system. The result is even more horsepower (265 hp) and torque (258 pound-feet). The TTS coupe will accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds, breaking the five-second threshold that defines elite performance cars. Yet it still maintains that 29 mpg EPA Highway rating. It's a remarkable combination of performance and efficiency.
Handling is even sharper with the TTS, thanks to firmer springs. Yet fide quality is not seriously compromised, because the TTS comes standard with Audi Magnetic Ride suspension. AMR utilizes a fluid in all four shocks that, when subjected to an electric charge, changes the shock's damping characteristics from comfort oriented to firm and sporty. The process is automatic, based on both road surface and how aggressively the TTS is driven.
The TT's brakes did not fade in the face of aggressive driving, and maintained a consistent feel when the brake rotors got very hot. Audi's electronic stability control system doesn't intrude too soon, allowing some slip without prematurely cutting the throttle. With the Audi Magnetic Ride Suspension, the electronic stability control is programmed to give the driver even more leeway.
The Audi TT appeals to sports car enthusiasts and weekend cruisers alike. Its powertrains are responsive and quick, with a transmission that could be the best compromise ever between a manual and an automatic. The steering is sharp and the handling is crisp. Quattro all-wheel drive gives the TT good all-weather capability, with the right choice of tires. The hatchback TT Coupe offers cargo versatility, while the TT Roadster offers top-down fun. Both deliver impressive fuel economy for the rate of acceleration and overall level of performance.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report from Chicago, with J.P. Vettraino contributing from Detroit.


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USAC - 2006 Copper World Classic
The opening of the 2006 Copper World Classic at Phoenix International Raceway, located in Avondale, Arizona, brought many changes. As the new season progresses, the changes will become more apparent. How these changes will be accepted by the racers and, more importantly, the fans, remains to be seen. USAC, NASCAR, and a few manufacturers have decided that 2006 shall become a watershed year for change. As with any change, it can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Many people have a difficult time with change, while others embrace it. Racers as a whole, no matter how progressive they may think they are, always view change with trepidation, mistrust, and fear. Unless they see an advantage for themselves, racers view any change with a cautious eye. Another perception that seems to follow change is that costs will rise, no matter what the sanctioning bodies may say. For many, that perception is reality.
With the start of the '06 season, USAC rolled out the new version of the Silver Crown car. It was received with mixed reviews. This was not a surprise to anyone in the racing world. USAC has been very up front about the changes and why they are making them. Spectators will see changes in the look of the car, and drivers will experience a difference in the feel of the Silver Crown cars on the track. Please note that this change is not just some new body panel or rules that relate to a specific component. The whole car has been redesigned. The only parts that remain the same are the engine, some of the driveline, and the brakes; everything else is new. The owners will see new costs and a good deal of perfectly good race cars relegated to collector's items. Some liked the look of the new car while others were perplexed as to what USAC was thinking. Several of the drivers, who have asked to remain unnamed, said the cars drove well but seemed to hit a wall as the speeds increased. This is due to the brick-like noses the cars are mandated to run.
USAC's intent was not to make the car slippery, from an aerodynamic perspective, but to generate drag and keep the cars equal rather than unequal due to any clever body modifications. This bodywork acts as an aero-restrictor plate and is there to help keep speeds in a reasonable range, as the plan for 2006 will have the Silver Crown cars on some 1.5-mile tracks. The intent was to improve the show for the fans by using a high aero-drag body to level the playing field. These USAC Sprinters were slower than the Southwest Tour cars, which have more weight and less horsepower. So, from that perspective, the aero package was working.
The new Silver Crown cars seemed to have a problem keeping the wheels attached to the axles. We observed a car going into Turn 1 and losing one of its wheels prior to entering Turn 2. Ordinarily, this could be attributed to poor pre-race preparation; but we also observed several cars in the pits with the wheel hubs covered with aluminum shavings from the wheels loosening up on the hub. There were also some problems with the clutches and transmissions. In the pits, several cars were under repair because of a clutch, a transmission, or both. This may be due to drivers not being completely familiar with the clutch and transmission or the parts being too small to handle the amount of power being routed through them. Either way, only time will tell just how durable these parts will be. One has to remember that these are new cars and there will be some teething problems.
Also a consideration in the design of the cars was keeping crash survivability while trying to save part of the traditional look of a Sprint Car. USAC has done a fairly good job of each. The cars still resemble a Sprint Car but have some new appendages. Aside from the new nose, there is the addition of some box-like pods on the sides of the car. The tail of the car still retains the traditional tail tank, but fuel is no longer stored in the tail; it is just another section of bodywork.
Under the bodywork, the cars have all of the normal Silver Crown driveline components, with the exception of a new two-speed gearbox and hand-operated clutch. First gear is used purely to get the car moving, and Second gear is used as the race gear. Several of the cars were equipped with pneumatic lifts incorporated into the chassis a la IRL and Champ cars. While a neat feature, these cars were not designed for pit stops, but who knows? Change is in the air.
NASCAR has decided that the Elite divisions will no longer be part of the NASCAR family after the '06 season. There is way too much good equipment for this series to just disappear, so ASA and the SLR Super Late Model series are stepping in with an ASA-sanctioned series for these cars in 2007. NASCAR said that they opted to eliminate the Elite Series due to a declining car count and fewer tracks willing to front the cost of the touring series. The sheer number of cars competing in the Elite Division race at PIR was impressive despite the impending demise of the division.
The NASCAR Grand National Division cars (which are just 3-year-old Busch cars) were out in big numbers. This division seems to have some very well-funded teams racing for some very small purses. Walk through the pits and you would think you were at a Cup or a Busch race, based on the car haulers and the state of preparation that many of these cars have reached. There were still some older and well-worn cars trying to make the field but, for the most part, these cars were in primo, like-new condition.
The fastest cars on the track, by several seconds, were the USAC midgets. The average car produces a power output level in the mid- to low-300hp range, and some of the more highly tuned engines reach power levels in the high 300s or more. This, combined with light weight, a very sticky tire compound, and some drivers who are not afraid to drive the car into the corner, produces some very quick times around the mile at Phoenix. The midgets that are racing in the Copper World are not just dirt midgets with different tires, a different gear set, and some extra body panels to help with the aero loading. These are special pavement-only cars. Racing a midget on the mile at Phoenix is not a casual change from racing a dirt car. These cars are special pavement machines that are purpose built for the big paved tracks.
The big news in the midget ranks was the debut of the Toyota midget engine. Yes, you read that right-Toyota is going grassroots racing. The engine looks very similar to the Ford engine from a layout perspective. Further digging revealed that the engine is based on the same head that is used in the Toyota Tundra Craftsman Truck engine. The remainder of the engine has a clean sheet design that was developed in partnership with Ed Pink Racing engines. The introduction of a new engine for the midget series is both a good thing and a bad thing. It's good insofar as Toyota thinks there is enough growth potential within midget racing to see a potential revenue stream from the series. It's bad for the racer if the engine is better than the existing engines already entrenched in the series. Just how good was the engine? It sat on the pole and won the race. It was good for Toyota, but bad if you were running a different engine. But before we sound the death knell for the other engines in the field, let's look at the whole story with a more jaded view.
The only team with the Toyota engine was the team owned by Steve Lewis. This is a team with a history of many victories all over the country in every major midget race of any importance. The drivers were some of the best the class has to offer, with Dave Steele (the eventual winner) and Dave Darland. So, before the first race, Toyota played the trump card. The race itself was all about Bobby East, prior to his engine expiring. Had the engine in Bobby East's midget not expired, he would have been the real threat to win this race. But the record book will show a Toyota pole and a Toyota victory.
The midget race was one of the best of the weekend from a speed perspective; however, the best race, as far as on-track battles, was in the NASCAR Grand National division. The pole was won by a young racer named Spencer Clark from Las Vegas. He led the majority of the race with the perennial "I will race anywhere" Ken Schrader hot on his tail. Spencer held off Schrader until late in the race, when traffic became a factor. As trite as it may sound, experience was a real advantage, with Schrader winning the event. There was some real racing in this class, as it was filled with lots of passing at or near the front. Spencer Clark is one of those young men to watch in the near future as he tries to make his mark in the racing world.
As a multi-feature and multi-class event, the Copper World Classic is as filled with tradition as it is with entries. The race was fairly well attended from a fan perspective, although the new additional seating at PIR made what was a fairly large fan attendance look rather sparse, as the people were spread out over a much larger area. The future looks interesting, as we will see how the new formula for the USAC sprints will bear out. The Toyota engine and the impact that it may have within the midget community was one of the most interesting stories of the weekend. Only time will tell if this drama will play out favorably for the racer.


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West Valley City, Utah — After 3 1/2 years of searching in 11 states, the hunt for Susan Powell has been called off.
The end of the search for the missing mom was announced during a news conference Monday afternoon by West Valley City manager Wayne Pyle. He said police will release the "voluminous" documents produced by the investigation, some of which had previously been sealed by court order.
Powell was last seen on Dec. 6, 2009, at her West Valley City home, which she shared with her husband, Josh Powell, the only person of interest ever named in the case.
Josh Powell claimed he left his wife at home as he took his sons, then ages 4 and 2, on a late-night camping trip in desert of west Utah. He denied having anything to do with his wife's disappearance.
Josh Powell killed himself and the couple's sons last year when he set fire to their rented home in Washington.
Deputy Chief Mike Powell (no relation to Josh Powell) said Monday that the investigation involved talking to hundreds of people and following up on more than 800 tips. Some of the newly-released documents were sealed to "protect the integrity of the investigation." However, Mike Powell said Monday that "successful prosecution was not likely to happen at this point."
"We have left no stone unturned during the last 3 1/2 years of this investigation," he added.
Mike Powell said during the news conference that investigators believed "early on" that Josh Powell was involved in his wife's disappearance. Josh was the last person to see Susan alive and showed a lack of concern for her disappearance, something Mike Powell described Monday as "frustrating." Investigators also found droplets of Susan's blood in her home, though Mike Powell added that the droplets were not necessarily suspicious.
Investigators and a deputy district attorney treated the case as a homicide and kidnapping.
Among other things, investigators obtained a wiretap order, which they used to monitor communication between Josh Powell and his brother Michael. The wiretapping began in August 2011 and continued until October. Police also used dogs, underwater search tools, aircraft and other means to look for Susan.
Deputy Chief Powell said during the news conference that after Josh's death investigators turned their attention to Michael Powell.
Investigators believed Michael may have transported Susan's body shortly after her disappearance.
Michael and Josh also used sophisticated computer encryption to communicate, according to West Valley City Deputy Chief Phil Quinlan. Investigators have been unable to decipher that encrypted communication, Quinlan added.
Michael Powell committed suicide in February of this year by leaping from a building in Minneapolis, where he lived. That left investigators without any person of interest in the case.
At the time of his death, Michael Powell was embroiled in a legal battle in U.S. District Court for Western Washington with Susan's parents, Chuck and Judy Cox, over $1.5 million in insurance policies issued to Josh Powell and sons Charlie, 7, and Braden, 5.
About four months before his death, Josh Powell changed his policy to list Michael Powell, rather than his wife and a family trust, as the primary beneficiary. Michael Powell was to receive a 93 percent share, with 4 percent left to Alina Powell and 3 percent to brother John. In the event of Michael's death, the proceeds were to be split equally between Josh and Michael's sister, Alina Powell, and their father.
Police considered that suspicious, Mike Powell said.
The deputy chief also said Monday that the brothers' father, Steve Powell, was not directly involved in Susan's disappearance but may have learned of it afterward. However, he has not been forthcoming with investigators.
"He is entirely uncooperative and wants nothing to do with law enforcement," Mike Powell said.
Steve Powell currently is serving a prison sentence for a conviction on voyeurism charges. He could be eligible for release later this month.
The search for Susan Powell most recently took investigators to a home in rural Scotts Mills, Ore. The house had been rented by Josh Powell's aunt and uncle at the time of Susan Powell's disappearance. The search was called off after two days when nothing was found.


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Jimmy Buffett, "Songs From St. Somewhere" (Mailboat)
On Jimmy Buffett's first album in four years, the mayor of Margaritaville returns to mixing softly swaying beach tunes with pirate tales of foreign intrigue and social commentary. The problem, however, is Buffett's voice doesn't sound nearly as engaged as his imaginative songwriting and a few turns with inspired guests.
The 66-year-old veteran sounds bored on the island songs, snapping off each word with a clipped tone and a bland sense of phrasing — an about-face from the performances that made Buffett such an enjoyable performer in the past. He sounds livelier on a series of ambitious songs about the mysterious adventures of a world traveler, but the tunes lack the hooks that made Buffett's famous songs of long ago so memorable.
There are positive exceptions, especially when guests Mark Knopfler (on "Oldest Surfer on the Beach") and Latin singer Fanny Lu (on a Spanish version of "I Want to Go Back to Cartagena") stir up the proceedings. Best of all is a duet with country star Toby Keith. "Too Drunk to Karaoke" bobs along with common-man humor and vivid writing and performing. It's the one song from the new album sure to become a favorite during Buffett's ever-popular live shows.


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Social media may be alive and well, but some of the most prominent web properties that rose during 'Web 2.0' have seen better days.
From Digg to Delicious, if the rise and fall of companies that were supposed to change the web, if not the world, reminds us of anything, it's this: the consumer internet market evolves rapidly, and can be as brutal to the losers as it is rewarding to the winners.
But can a Web 2.0 has-been be brought back to life by a couple of entrepreneurs who built one of its biggest winners? Steve Chen and Chad Hurley, who founded YouTube, hope so.
The pair, who sold the world's most popular online video destination to Google for $1.7bn in 2006, bought the once-popular social bookmarking site earlier this year from Yahoo, which had originally acquired the property in 2005 for a eight-figure amount.
Chen and Hurley's mission: revitalize Delicious and make it a tasty destination once again.
Yesterday, the company operated by Chen and Hurley, AVOS, unveiled the new Delicious, which looks like a whole new meal:
After acquiring the service from Yahoo! in April, we realized that in order to keep innovating over the long term, the eight-year-old site needed to be rebuilt from the ground up. The result is a new homepage, interface and back-end architecture designed to make Delicious easier to use.
We're proud of what we built, but the process has also brought the site "back to beta" as a work in progress. Much more work will be needed to realize our vision: keeping the essence of Delicious – the premier social bookmarking tool – while building upon its core functionality to create a great discovery service, too.
The biggest new feature added to Delicious 2.0 is called stacks, which are likened to "playlists for the web":
Select some related links, plug them into a stack and watch the magic happen. You can customize your stack by choosing images to feature, and by adding a title, description and comment for each link. Then publish the stack to share it with the world. If you come across another stack you like, follow it to easily find it again and catch any updates.
If one thing is clear from the AVOS overhaul of the social bookmarking site, it's this: Delicious 2.0 is designed for a mainstream audience.
That makes sense given Chen and Hurley's experience with YouTube, which, along with Facebook, is perhaps the most mainstream of consumer internet startups to emerge in the past decade.
But turning Delicious into a mainstream destination isn't necessarily going to be easy. Already, many are expressing disappointment, noting that in its drive to make Delicious more appealing to mainstream internet users, AVOS has done away with "a lot of the best parts of the old site" — according to long-time users. Others argue that the site is undercooked and not ready for prime time.
Which begs the question: were Chen and Hurley wise to buy Yahoo's leftovers, or should they have cooked up a whole new meal?
In the coming months, we'll almost certainly know the answer to that. In the process, we'll learn if two of Web 2.0's most successful entrepreneurs have the Midas touch.