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|New Lab publication:Monteagudo-Mera A, Arthur JC, Jobin C, Keku T, Bruno-Barcena JM, Azcarate-Peril MA (2016) High purity galacto-oligosaccharides enhance specific Bifidobacterium species and their metabolic activity in the mouse gut microbiome. Benef Microbes. Feb 3:1-18.
|New Lab publication:Noar JD & Bruno-Bárcena JM (2016) Protons and pleomorphs: aerobic hydrogen production in Azotobacters. World J Microbiol Biotechnol. Feb;32(2):29. doi: 10.1007/s11274-015-1980-5.
|New Lab publication: Dagher SF, Bruno-Bárcena JM. (2015) A novel N-terminus region of the membrane B-hexosyltransferase; its role in secretion of soluble protein by Pichia pastors. Microbiology. 2015 Nov 9. doi: 10.1099/mic.0.000211.
|New Lab publication:Sandoval-Espinola WJ, Chinn M, Bruno-Barcena JM.(2015) Inoculum optimization of Clostridium beijerinckii for reproducible growth.FEMS Microbiol Lett. 2015 Oct;362(19). pii: fnv164. doi: 10.1093/femsle/fnv164.
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Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are important in food fermentations and in human health. Due to their physiological and ecological heterogeneity, they encounter a variety of stressors including acid, osmolality, heat, bile-salt, and oxygen. LAB are exposed to oxidative stress caused by the partially reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated from endogenous sources as well as from the environment. Findings over the past fifty years have demonstrated that this group of organisms comprise a heterogeneous mixture of different genera, where some members of the group have the capacity to synthesis antioxidant enzymes like Mn-containing superoxide dismutase (MnSOD), non-heme catalases (i.e., Mn-containing catalase: MnKat), and heme catalases (when provided with exogenous source of heme). Furthermore, some members of the group can accumulate large intracellular concentrations of manganese to use in the detoxification of ROS. In this chapter, we discuss the natural defenses against ROS in LAB as well as the technological practices used in the food and nutraceutical industries to protect LAB from oxidative stress and loss of viability during processing and storage.
|New Lab publication: Noar J, Loveless T, Navarro-Herrero JL, Olson JW, Bruno-Bárcena JM (2015) Aerobic hydrogen production via nitrogenase in Azotobacter vinelandii CA6. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2015 Apr 24. pii: AEM.00679-15. [Epub ahead of print]
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Sandoval-Espinola WJ, Makwana ST, Chinn MS, Thon MR, Azcárate-Peril MA, Bruno-Bárcena JM (2013) Comparative phenotypic analysis and genome sequence of Clostridium beijerinckii SA-1, an offspring of NCIMB 8052. Microbiology. 2013 Sep 25. [Epub ahead of print]
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Bruno-Bárcena JM, Chinn MS, Grunden AM.(2013) Genome Sequence of the Autotrophic Acetogen Clostridium autoethanogenum JA1-1 Strain DSM 10061, a Producer of Ethanol from Carbon Monoxide. Genome Announc. 15;1(4). doi:pii: e00628-13. 10.1128/genomeA.00628-13.
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Noar JD, Bruno-Bárcena JM. (2013) Complete genome sequences of Azotobacter vinelandii wild-type strain CA and tungsten-tolerant mutant strain CA6. Genome Announc. 1(3):e00313-13. doi:10.1128/genomeA.00313-13.
|CONGRATULATIONS SATYA FOR THE M.S. in MICRIBIOLOGY !!
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Suzanne F. Dagher, M. Andrea Azcarate-Peril, and J. M. Bruno-Barcena (2012). Heterologous expression of a bioactive B-hexosyl-transferase, an enzyme producer of prebiotics, from Sporobolomyces singularis. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2013 Feb;79(4):1241-9. doi: 10.1128/AEM.03491-12
For second consecutive year our technology has been selected as a finalist to present to the CIF Selection Committee.
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M. Andrea Azcarate-Peril, Michael Sikes, and Jose M. Bruno-Barcena (2011) The intestinal microbiota, gastrointestinal environment and colorectal cancer: A putative role for probiotics in prevention of colorectal cancer? American Journal of Physiology – Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology. Sep;301(3):G401-24. Epub 2011 Jun 23.
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H. Heluane, M.R. Evans, S. F. Dagher, and J. M. Bruno-Barcena* (2011). Nutritional requirements of solventogenic Clostridia growing under butanol stress and co-utilization of D-glucose/D-xylose. A meta-analysis and a functional validation. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 77(13):4473-85
|Walter Javier Sandoval Espinola/Candidate to M.S. in MicrobiologyBachelor of Science, Biology 2009 Universidad Nacional de Asunción (UNA) San Lorenzo, Paraguay


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text: [Federal Register Volume 79, Number 26 (Friday, February 7, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 7366-7370] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2014-02355] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 10 CFR Part 430 [Docket No. EERE-2013-BT-TP-0044] RIN 1904-AD06 Energy Conservation Program: Compliance Date for the Dehumidifier Test Procedure AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) is issuing a final rule that will require manufacturers to test dehumidifiers using the active mode provisions in the test procedure for dehumidifiers currently found in DOE regulations to determine compliance with the existing energy conservation standards. The appendix in its entirety will be required for use by manufacturers that make representations of standby mode or off mode energy use, and, after the compliance date for any amended energy conservation standards enacted in the future that incorporate measures of standby mode and off mode energy use, to demonstrate compliance with such amended standards. The amendments in this final rule modify the compliance dates to allow use of the ANSI/AHAM DH-1- 2008 in the near term. DATES: The effective date of this rule is March 10, 2014. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of March 10, 2014. ADDRESSES: The docket, which includes Federal Register notices, comments, and other supporting documents/materials, is available for review at regulations.gov. All documents in the docket are listed in the regulations.gov index. However, some documents listed in the index, such as those containing information that is exempt from public disclosure, may not be publicly available. A link to the docket Web page can be found at: http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=EERE-2013-BT-TP-0044. This Web page will contain a link to the docket for this rule on the regulations.gov site. The regulations.gov Web page will contain simple instructions on how to access all documents, including public comments, in the docket. For further information on how to review the docket, contact Ms. Brenda Edwards at (202) 586-2945 or by email: email@example.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ashley Armstrong, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. Elizabeth Kohl, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel, GC-71, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585- 0121. Telephone: (202) 586-7796. Email: email@example.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents I. Authority and Background II. Discussion III. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review A. Review Under Executive Order 12866 B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 E. Review Under Executive Order 13132 F. Review Under Executive Order 12988 G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 H. Review Under the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 1999 I. Review Under Executive Order 12630 J. Review Under Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 K. Review Under Executive Order 13211 L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 M. Congressional Notification IV. Approval of the Office of the Secretary I. Authority and Background Title III of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6291, et seq.; ``EPCA'' or ``the Act'') sets forth a variety of provisions designed to improve energy efficiency. (All references to EPCA refer to the statute as amended through the American Energy Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act (AEMTCA), Public Law 112-210 (Dec. 18, 2012).) Part B of title [[Page 7367]] III, which for editorial reasons was redesignated as Part A upon incorporation into the U. S. Code (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309, as codified), establishes the ``Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles.'' The list of ``covered products'' under EPCA includes dehumidifiers, which are the subject of today's rule. 42 U.S.C. 6292(a)(11). Under EPCA, the energy conservation program consists essentially of four parts: (1) Testing, (2) labeling, (3) Federal energy conservation standards, and (4) certification and enforcement procedures. The testing requirements consist of test procedures that manufacturers of products must use to: (1) Ensure that their products meet the applicable energy conservation standards adopted under EPCA; and (2) make representations about the efficiency of those products. DOE must use the test procedures to ensure compliance with DOE's energy conservation standards. 42 U.S.C. 6295(s) General Test Procedure Rulemaking Process Under 42 U.S.C. 6293, EPCA sets forth the criteria and procedures DOE must follow when prescribing or amending test procedures for covered products. EPCA provides in relevant part that any test procedures prescribed or amended under section 6293 must be reasonably designed to produce test results which measure energy efficiency, energy use, or estimated annual operating cost of a covered product during a representative average use cycle or period of use and shall not be unduly burdensome to conduct. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(3)) In addition, if DOE determines that a test procedure amendment is warranted, it must publish proposed test procedures and offer the public an opportunity to present oral and written comments on them. (42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(2)) The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT) amended EPCA to specify that the dehumidifier test criteria used under the ENERGY STAR \1\ program in effect as of January 1, 2001, must serve as the basis for the DOE test procedure for dehumidifiers, unless revised by DOE. (EPACT, section 135(b); 42 U.S.C. 6293(b)(13)) The ENERGY STAR test criteria required that the Canadian Standards Association (CAN/CSA) standard CAN/CSA-C749-1994 (R2005), ``Performance of Dehumidifiers,'' be used to calculate the energy factor (EF) and that ANSI/AHAM Standard DH-1, ``Dehumidifiers,'' be used to measure capacity. The ENERGY STAR test criteria did not specify which version of ANSI/AHAM Standard DH-1, ``Dehumidifiers,'' was to be used, although the version in effect on January 1, 2001, was ANSI/AHAM DH-1-1992. DOE adopted these test criteria, along with related definitions and tolerances, as its test procedure for dehumidifiers at 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 430, subpart B, appendix X in 2006. 71 FR 71340, 71347, 71366, 713667-68 (Dec. 8, 2006). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ For more information, please visit http://www.energystar.gov/. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- On October 31, 2012, DOE published a final rule to establish a new test procedure for dehumidifiers that references ANSI/AHAM Standard DH- 1-2008, ``Dehumidifiers,'' (ANSI/AHAM DH-1-2008) rather than the ENERGY STAR test criteria for both energy use and capacity measurements. 77 FR 65995 (Oct. 31, 2012). The final rule also adopted standby and off mode provisions that satisfy the requirement in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) for DOE to include measures of standby mode and off mode energy consumption in its test procedures for residential products, if technically feasible. (42 U.S.C. 6295(gg)(2)(A)) This new DOE test procedure, codified at 10 CFR part 430, subpart B, appendix X1 (``appendix X1''), establishes a new metric, integrated energy factor (IEF), which incorporates measures of active mode, standby mode, and off mode energy use. Appendix X1 is not currently required to demonstrate compliance with energy conservation standards, but would be required after the compliance date of any amended standards that include standby mode and off mode energy consumption. Manufacturers may currently use the test procedure set forth in either appendix X or appendix X1 to make representations related to active mode energy consumption of dehumidifiers; however, manufacturers are required to use the test procedure set forth in appendix X1 to make any representations related to standby mode and off mode energy consumption. On October 22, 2013, DOE published a NOPR (``October 2013 NOPR'') proposing to require manufacturers to test using the active mode provisions in appendix X1 to determine compliance with the existing energy conservation standards. DOE determined that the active mode provisions of appendix X1 are the functional equivalent of the active mode provisions of appendix X. In addition, appendix X1 in its entirety would be required for use by manufacturers that make representations of standby mode or off mode energy use, and, after the compliance date for any amended energy conservation standards that incorporate standby mode or off mode energy use, to demonstrate compliance with those standards. In addition, 30 days after publication of the final rule in the Federal Register, the existing appendix X would be removed from the Federal Register, and appendix X1 would be re-designated as appendix X. 78 FR 62488 (Oct. 22, 2013). II. Discussion In the October 2013 NOPR, DOE stated that although manufacturers may currently test dehumidifiers using the test procedure set forth in either appendix X or appendix X1 to determine compliance with existing energy conservation standards and to make representations related to active mode energy consumption, DOE believes that manufacturers and test laboratories typically use ANSI/AHAM DH-1-2008 for such purposes, consistent with the requirements of appendix X1. DOE further noted that the use of the current version of ANSI/AHAM DH-1 is required to be used for other industry testing purposes, such as for the AHAM dehumidifier verification program, and at this time ANSI/AHAM DH-1-2008 is the current version. In addition, appendix X is functionally equivalent to the active mode provisions of appendix X1. 78 FR 62488, 62488 (Oct. 22, 2013). Therefore, DOE proposed in the October 2013 NOPR that, as of 30 days after publication of the final rule, manufacturers would demonstrate compliance with existing energy conservation standards using appendix X1 (re-designated as appendix X) and that appendix X would no longer be used and would be removed from the Federal Register. DOE also proposed to clarify that, to preclude unnecessary testing burden, manufacturers that do not make representations with respect to standby mode and off mode energy consumption may perform only the active mode test provisions when testing to determine compliance with existing standards. Manufacturers would have 180 additional days to make any changes needed to representations, including labels, certification reports, marketing materials, etc., although DOE did not expect any modifications would be needed because the proposal would not change measured energy consumption. Finally, DOE proposed to amend the test procedures at 10 CFR 430.23(z) to require that EF, when measured, be determined according to the relevant active mode provisions of appendix X1 (re-designated as appendix X), and IEF, when measured, be [[Page 7368]] determined according to appendix X1 (re-designated as appendix X) in its entirety. Id. In response to the October 2013 NOPR, AHAM expressed support for DOE's proposal to require the use of the active mode provisions of appendix X1 to determine compliance with existing energy conservation standards. According to AHAM, current practice is to test according to ANSI/AHAM DH-1-2008. In addition, AHAM agreed that appendix X is functionally equivalent to the active mode provisions of appendix X1, and that the proposal would not be expected to cause changes in measured dehumidifier energy efficiency. (AHAM, No. 2 at p. 2) \2\ AHAM also submitted suggested clarifications to the active mode provisions in appendix X1 related to control settings and psychrometer requirements. DOE will address such proposals in a separate rulemaking. In consideration of this support and for the reasons discussed previously, DOE adopts in this final rule the amendments that were proposed in the October 2013 NOPR. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ A notation in the form ``AHAM, No. 2 at p. 2'' identifies a written comment: (1) Made by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers; (2) recorded in document number 2 that is filed in the docket of the residential dehumidifier test procedure rulemaking (Docket No. EERE-2013- BT-TP-0044) and available for review at www.regulations.gov; and (3) which appears on page 2 of document number 2. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- III. Procedural Issues and Regulatory Review A. Review Under Executive Order 12866 The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has determined that test procedure rulemakings do not constitute ``significant regulatory actions'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 51735 (Oct. 4, 1993). Accordingly, this action was not subject to review under the Executive Order by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). B. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) requires preparation of an initial regulatory flexibility analysis (IFRA) for any rule that by law must be proposed for public comment, unless the agency certifies that the rule, if promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. As required by Executive Order 13272, ``Proper Consideration of Small Entities in Agency Rulemaking,'' 67 FR 53461 (August 16, 2002), DOE published procedures and policies on February 19, 2003, to ensure that the potential impacts of its rules on small entities are properly considered during the DOE rulemaking process. 68 FR 7990. DOE has made its procedures and policies available on the Office of the General Counsel's Web site: http://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel. DOE reviewed today's final rule under the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the procedures and policies published on February 19, 2003. DOE has concluded that the rule will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. The factual basis for this certification is as follows: The Small Business Administration (SBA) considers a business entity to be small business, if, together with its affiliates, it employs less than a threshold number of workers specified in 13 CFR part 121. These size standards and codes are established by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The threshold number for NAICS classification code 335211, ``Electric Housewares and Household Fan Manufacturing,'' which applies to dehumidifier manufacturers, is 750 employees. Most of the manufacturers supplying residential dehumidifiers are large multinational corporations. DOE surveyed the AHAM member directory to identify manufacturers of residential dehumidifiers. DOE then consulted publicly-available data, purchased company reports from vendors such as Dun and Bradstreet, and contacted manufacturers, where needed, to determine if they meet the SBA's definition of a ``small business manufacturing facility'' and have their manufacturing facilities located within the United States. Based on this analysis, DOE identified five small businesses that manufacture residential dehumidifiers. Today's final rule amends DOE's test procedures for dehumidifiers by requiring use of the procedures at appendix XI (re-designated as appendix X), which DOE understands is consistent with current industry practice. These procedures require use of an updated industry dehumidifier test method, which may potentially require manufacturers to install a larger test chamber and different air handling equipment. However, many manufacturers may already be using ANSI/AHAM DH-1-2008 in certifying their products. DOE notes that one of the small businesses has products listed in AHAM's current dehumidifier database of verified products, indicating that those tests were conducted according to DH-1- 2008. In addition, AHAM selected an independent test laboratory to conduct dehumidifier testing and verification for its certification program using DH-1-2008. It is likely that this laboratory also performs testing for manufacturers to determine compliance with energy conservation standards in the same facility as the AHAM verification testing. Therefore, DOE concluded in the October 2012 final rule that established these procedures that small businesses will not be likely to require investments in facility upgrades due to the requirement to use the DOE dehumidifier test procedure that references DH-1-2008. For these reasons, DOE concludes and certifies that today's final rule requiring earlier use of these procedures, consistent with current industry practice, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Accordingly, DOE has not prepared a regulatory flexibility analysis for this rulemaking. DOE has transmitted the certification and supporting statement of factual basis to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the SBA for review under 5 U.S.C. 605(b). C. Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Manufacturers of residential dehumidifiers must certify to DOE that their products comply with any applicable energy conservation standards. In certifying compliance, manufacturers must test their products according to the DOE test procedures for dehumidifiers, including any amendments adopted for those test procedures. DOE has established regulations for the certification and recordkeeping requirements for all covered consumer products and commercial equipment, including dehumidifiers. (76 FR 12422 (March 7, 2011). The collection-of-information requirement for the certification and recordkeeping is subject to review and approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This requirement has been approved by OMB under OMB control number 1910-1400. Public reporting burden for the certification is estimated to average 20 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply [[Page 7369]] with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the PRA, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. D. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 In this final rule, DOE amends its test procedure for dehumidifiers. DOE has determined that this rule falls into a class of actions that are categorically excluded from review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and DOE's implementing regulations at 10 CFR part 1021. Specifically, this rule amends an existing rule without affecting the amount, quality or distribution of energy usage, and, therefore, will not result in any environmental impacts. Thus, this rulemaking is covered by Categorical Exclusion A5 under 10 CFR part 1021, subpart D, which applies to any rulemaking that interprets or amends an existing rule without changing the environmental effect of that rule. Accordingly, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. E. Review Under Executive Order 13132 Executive Order 13132, ``Federalism,'' 64 FR 43255 (August 4, 1999) imposes certain requirements on agencies formulating and implementing policies or regulations that preempt State law or that have Federalism implications. The Executive Order requires agencies to examine the constitutional and statutory authority supporting any action that would limit the policymaking discretion of the States and to carefully assess the necessity for such actions. The Executive Order also requires agencies to have an accountable process to ensure meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory policies that have Federalism implications. On March 14, 2000, DOE published a statement of policy describing the intergovernmental consultation process it will follow in the development of such regulations. 65 FR 13735. DOE examined this final rule and determined that it will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. EPCA governs and prescribes Federal preemption of State regulations as to energy conservation for the products that are the subject of today's final rule. States can petition DOE for exemption from such preemption to the extent, and based on criteria, set forth in EPCA. (42 U.S.C. 6297(d)) No further action is required by Executive Order 13132. F. Review Under Executive Order 12988 Regarding the review of existing regulations and the promulgation of new regulations, section 3(a) of Executive Order 12988, ``Civil Justice Reform,'' 61 FR 4729 (Feb. 7, 1996), imposes on Federal agencies the general duty to adhere to the following requirements: (1) Eliminate drafting errors and ambiguity; (2) write regulations to minimize litigation; (3) provide a clear legal standard for affected conduct rather than a general standard; and (4) promote simplification and burden reduction. Section 3(b) of Executive Order 12988 specifically requires that Executive agencies make every reasonable effort to ensure that the regulation: (1) Clearly specifies the preemptive effect, if any; (2) clearly specifies any effect on existing Federal law or regulation; (3) provides a clear legal standard for affected conduct while promoting simplification and burden reduction; (4) specifies the retroactive effect, if any; (5) adequately defines key terms; and (6) addresses other important issues affecting clarity and general draftsmanship under any guidelines issued by the Attorney General. Section 3(c) of Executive Order 12988 requires Executive agencies to review regulations in light of applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b) to determine whether they are met or it is unreasonable to meet one or more of them. DOE has completed the required review and determined that, to the extent permitted by law, this final rule meets the relevant standards of Executive Order 12988. G. Review Under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) requires each Federal agency to assess the effects of Federal regulatory actions on State, local, and Tribal governments and the private sector. Public Law 104-4, sec. 201 (codified at 2 U.S.C. 1531). For a regulatory action resulting in a rule that may cause the expenditure by State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100 million or more in any one year (adjusted annually for inflation), section 202 of UMRA requires a Federal agency to publish a written statement that estimates the resulting costs, benefits, and other effects on the national economy. (2 U.S.C. 1532(a), (b)) The UMRA also requires a Federal agency to develop an effective process to permit timely input by elected officers of State, local, and Tribal governments on a proposed ``significant intergovernmental mandate,'' and requires an agency plan for giving notice and opportunity for timely input to potentially affected small governments before establishing any requirements that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments. On March 18, 1997, DOE published a statement of policy on its process for intergovernmental consultation under UMRA. 62 FR 12820; also available at http://energy.gov/gc/office-general-counsel. DOE examined today's final rule according to UMRA and its statement of policy and determined that the rule contains neither an intergovernmental mandate, nor a mandate that may result in the expenditure of $100 million or more in any year, so these requirements do not apply. H. 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Moreover, it would not have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy, nor has it been designated as a significant energy action by the Administrator of OIRA. Therefore, it is not a significant energy action, and, accordingly, DOE has not prepared a Statement of Energy Effects. L. Review Under Section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 Under section 301 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (Pub. L. 95-91; 42 U.S.C. 7101), DOE must comply with section 32 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, as amended by the Federal Energy Administration Authorization Act of 1977. (15 U.S.C. 788; FEAA) Section 32 essentially provides in relevant part that, where a proposed rule authorizes or requires use of commercial standards, the notice of proposed rulemaking must inform the public of the use and background of such standards. 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Madison - Former University of Wisconsin tailback Lance Smith was sentenced today to 20 days in the Dane County Jail on charges of battery and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors.
Judge Stuart A. Schwartz imposed the sentences, which are to run concurrently. Smith is to receive four days of credit for time served. He is to begin serving his sentence on Wednesday.
Smith, a 20-year-old junior from Warren, Ohio, entered guilty pleas on Oct. 23 of last year to both charges. The charges stemmed from a physical altercation between Smith and his girlfriend last summer.
Sentencing was withheld by Schwartz and Smith was referred to Dane County's first-offender program.
However, Smith failed to comply with several requirements of the program, including partcipating in a domestic violence treatment program.
His contract with the program, set to expire Dec. 19, was revoked on July 24.
Smith was immediately suspended by UW coach Bret Bielema and removed from the team on Aug. 4.
Defense attorney Erik Guenther asked that Smith be released with time served.
Christopher Freeman, the assistant district attorney handling the case, asked the court to sentence Smith to 30 days in jail.
Freeman did acknowledge he would have recommended probation if Smith planned to stay in Wisconsin. However, Smith hopes to return to Ohio and continue playing football, perhaps at Youngstown State.
"Probation is not really on the table since there is no transferring of probation out of state," Freeman said.
Smith left the court without commenting. However, he did speak during the proceeding.
"I would like to say, your honor, in July of '07 what I did was wrong," Smith said. "My mom found out through the media while I was in jail. I have never been in trouble before; it was hard for me to tell her what happened.
"I know on that day I did not treat (his girlfriend) with the respect I would want my mother, my daughter or my sister to be treated with.
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Smith's girlfriend, who is pregnant with his child, also spoke to the court and asked for leniency.
"Lance learned a lot over last year's incident," she said. "Since then he has let me know repeatedly how sorry he is and how much he wishes it could take it back.
"Since then, the incident has never been repeated...He has changed."
Schwartz listened but in the end Smith had wasted an opportunity given to him by the court.
"Back at the time that I took Mr. Smith's pleas and allowed him to go into the first-offender's program," Schwartz said, "it was my desire to maximize his ability to stay in the community and to have this charge dismissed so that he would have no record.
"I gave him that opportunity. I also told him at that time that if he did not successfully make it through the first-offender's program I was not going to ask why. Nor would I ask whose fault it was."
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Standing in the halls of an Israel Presidential Conference, I met Brian of London.
We were both closed out of sessions, it only took a few minutes for us to find a common cause.
How many Israeli flags were displayed at the Israeli President's Conference?
One would think they would be easy to find and it would be hard to keep track their number.
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And, as one reader noted: he's not on his cellphone! This is a pretty good example of how pedestrians should be on the roadways in San Francisco -- even if the example is a coyote.
Jennifer Anwaya snapped this image which we spotted on Richmondsfblog.com this morning. Apparently, the prairie wolf was seen casually making his way across Geary Boulevard at 37th Avenue earlier this week.
No word on where he was headed that evening. Perhaps it was just an urban stroll.
Even in these parts (New England), coyotes are beginning to integrate themselves into the neighborhoods. They are more civilized then some of the gang-bangers we have around here.
Looks like a well-fed coyote. Usually they have that half-starved Wiley Coyote look.
Oh my. That coyote hopefully got back to the woods in Golden Gate Park before he got run over.
We're seeing many more coyote's than usual this year in the Inland NW. Two friends on the outskirts of Spokane had their small dogs killed by them, one on Christmas day. Yikes. And an Idaho friend reports howling all night in her rural area — Sleepless in Sandpoint.
Anyway, what's up with the coyote population?
UNtil they eat your pets.
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I can SEE it because the ABCs have butts and chests/boobs. The rest of the Chinese on the planet have STRAIGHT LINES from head to foot--no butts, chests or boobs. Flat as the proverbial pancake.
I hope s/he is smart enough to evade all the Chinese. Otherwise the Chinese will WOK right over her/him....Coyote Chinese soup.
The Chinese eat EVERYTHING, and love DOG. Ah me. God did have His reasons for making them in such large amounts.
The entire area is inundated with the Chinese and Russians. I often wondered: WHO was it that won the Cold War?
More to this then meets the eye, imho.
Lots of dogs and cats around people.
Smart dog!
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It depends on their environment, of course. If they're in a wilderness area, they have to work for their meals. Near the suburbs, they have plenty of trash cans to raid and pets to capture.
Coyotes are quite smart. In Oracle, AZ I had a pack watering in my yard. I left them alone, they left me alone.
not to mention very well groomed as well.
This hardly relates, but fun nonetheless.
Prairiwolf? We call them dumpster dogs.
They also eat the mice from these open spaces. Well, they will eat anything I think. They are nature's garbage cans.
They came in from the south, the Peninsula, where there is even MORE open land and green space.
They are very shy and smart and make themselves very scarce so as not to scare away any of their prey...our garbage.
Hah, they probably even know which can has the garbage by the color, light to dark grays, as most canines are color blind.
I HAVEN'T heard any of them howling at the moon. Of course, there's so much fog all year round that baying at the moon would be the exception, not the rule.
Our local roadrunners wait for intersections to cross the local streets.
Is that from your standup act?
Don't forget all the rats that feed off the restaurant and homeless garbage. Wile E. probably thinks those are pretty tasty, too.
Did they put up a "DEER CROSSING,AND CROSSING AND CROSSING AND CROSSING AND..." Sign?
Mr. Mercat and I were walking our dachshund years ago in the woods. Thunder didn't need a lease. He found a nest/den of coyote pups. He knew to stay back but he just gazed lovingly at them and then we moved on. I'm sure mom was watching. They couldn't have been more than a few days old.
I've got two of them, and I believe some pups, living right next to my apartment in a gully separating two apartment complexes. They howl at times, and have basically no fear of humans.
I've seen them wander around the apartment complex in broad daylight. I'm in Norther San Diego County and there is precious little open space in this area. This little family needs to go as far as I'm concerned.
However, the neighborhood's feral cat population has suddenly, inexplicably declined.
Where I live, coyotes are unofficial animal control officers and black bears enforce the "Secure Your Garbage" regulations.
The system works.
"Anyway, whats up with the coyote population?"
'Yotes are the ultimate survivors. They improvise, adapt and overcome, as they say. They've learned to live around civilization, and can live wherever people are. 150 years ago they were only in the southwestern US and Mexico. Now I believe they are in all lower 48 states, plus Canada and Alaska.
I once saw a coyote run across the interstate in front of me. He looked left when he crossed my lanes, then looked right when he crossed the other side.
We have one here in Southern DE in my community.
He likes rabbits.
If anyone has ever been to South America you'll see stray dogs all over the place use crosswalks. They even look both ways. Or. If a biped is waiting the cross the dogs wait with the biped until it is safe to cross.
Dittos to that system! Both of those animals are all over up here.
"He's the hairy handed gent that's been overheard in Kent and lately he's been heard in Mayfair"
I've seen that behavior.
yeah they go after cats and small dogs just as easy as anything else small and furry.
may appear to be cute and tame but it's a real problem. another case of fedgov and ecofreaks forcing their "zero common sense toleration" on all of us. I wish we could just round up the bureaucrats and gaia nuts and stick them in a cage with the coyotes and see how their policies work for them. Let em try to sing to the coyotes not to eat them.
We've always bought our dogs, but I DO like the idea of a lease. What's the monthly rate? Is there a significant residual value?
My daughters and I found a remarkable stray on Ilha Grande, an island off the coast of Brazil. In the town of Vila do Abraão, this guy could perfectly play the part of beggar. He would approach you on a park bench, plaintively put one paw up on your knee, and, I swear, a tear would roll down his cheek until you fed him. What an actor!
These coyotes come across the GG bridge at night. Free food in the city. Corresponds with the flyers on the poles-missing dogs/cats.
Just so you don't lose a bar bet, it's Wile E. Coyote...not Wiley Coyote.
LOL...I never made the connection the lost dog/cat posters. But, now that I consider that, you're right!
Why? Are you auditioning? You can play the fool in the corner, pointy hat and all.
I don't understand. Apparently you seem to NEED to come out with the snide remark. Have you so little in your life that your first reaction to something is to be nasty?
I didn't mean that to be snide at all.
I get some unprovoked attacks every once in a while. I always have and I think, sometimes, that it's a part of this site.
Sometimes, I'm just PLAIN WRONG. And this is one of those times. Again, my apologies. Now I know that you're one of the good guys--the majority.
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Louisiana Public Broadcasting reports on the "heart-wrenching" effects of Tropical Storm Isaac. Charlie Whinham reports in Baton Rouge, La., from a field hospital where hundreds of evacuees with special needs are being treated. Shauna Sanford goes to LaPlace where flood damage was worse after Isaac than Hurricane Katrina. Continue reading
Residents of the Gulf Coast hunkered down overnight as Tropical Storm Isaac hit the shores of Louisiana and Mississippi, causing surges of up to 15 feet of water. Ray Suarez talks to Rick Knabb, director of the National Hurricane Center, about how the slow-moving tropical storm may affect some areas worse than Hurricane Katrina. Continue reading
Though storm warnings have been lifted for Tampa, Fla., the site for this week's Republican National Convention, four Gulf states, including Florida, have declared states of emergencies. With memories of Hurricane Katrina, those in Louisiana are not taking any chances as they brace for Isaac's arrival. Gwen Ifill reports. Continue reading
Three years after Hurricane Ike hit in 2008, Galveston is still rebuilding. But this time area residents want to make the city a healthier place to live. Betty Ann Bowser reports. Continue reading
The Bahamas braced for the arrival of Hurricane Irene as the storm intensified to Category 3 status with winds topping 120 mph. Jeffrey Brown discusses the hurricane, which is expected to reach the East Coast of the United States in the next few days, with AccuWeather.com's Jim Kosek. Continue reading
A strengthening tropical storm is predicted to hit Haiti on Friday, bringing the threat of high winds and flooding, which could accelerate the spread of cholera. Continue reading
In other news Friday, Wall Street ended the week in positive territory, and shareholders of United and Continental airlines voted to merge as part of a $3 billion stock swap deal that could be finalized within two weeks. Continue reading
In other news Friday, U.S. markets rose ahead of the holiday weekend on news of the latest unemployment reading. Continue reading
As Hurricane Earl approached the East Coast, residents and tourists were warned to take precautions. In some areas, residents boarded their homes and businesses before they evacuated. Jim Lehrer has more. Continue reading
Jim Lehrer speaks with the deputy director of the National Hurricane Center for the latest developments on Hurricane Earl as coastal communities take precautions for a possible landfall. Continue reading


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Rugged Ridge Drag Links
Rugged Ridge, a manufacturer of Jeep off-road accessories and suspension kits, today introduced its new inverted drag link for 2007-2014 Jeep JK Wranglers. Specially designed to fix steering geometry issues that plague lifted Jeeps, the new design reduces bump steer and increases ground clearance; keeping vital steering components out of the way from rocks and other obstacles on the trail.
Jeep's original design has the drag link mounted from the bottom of the passenger side steering knuckle, leaving the drag link especially vulnerable to trail damage. Using Rugged Ridge's new design, owners drill out the original steering knuckle mounting hole and relocate the new inverted drag link over the top of the knuckle using a connecting sleeve, gaining precious ground clearance.
"With bump steer, the vehicle might need constant direction adjustment whenever driving over a bump. Drivers could be holding the steering wheel straight, but the vehicle could steer to the left or right every time they hit a bump on the trail," said Alain Eboli, Engineering Manager at Omix-ADA. "By inverting the drag link, this problem can be greatly reduced."
Rugged Ridge's Inverted Drag Link is available online and through select Jeep and off-road parts/accessories retailers nationwide.
For more information about the Inverted Drag Link or Rugged Ridge's complete line of Jeep parts and accessories, or to find an approved retailer, please contact Rugged Ridge at (770) 614-6101 or visit its website at www.RuggedRidge.com.
|Part Number
|2007-2014 Wrangler, Inverted Drag Link
Rugged Ridge Jeep Restyling Packages
Rugged Ridge, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Jeep accessories today announced the availability of 10 new Jeep restyling packages for '07-'14 Wrangler's. Each of these packages groups common sets of accessories into easy to order kits for the dealer, jobber and upfitter; providing everything needed to transform an ordinary, stock Jeep into an attractive, off-road capable, vehicle that stands out among the rest.
Merging style, performance, and convenience into an all-in-one-package, Rugged Ridge's restyling packages serve as one-stop-shops allowing store owners simple options for their customers looking for something different, or the Jeep dealer looking to pre-load inventory.
Ranging from mild to wild, each of the 10 packages allows owners to create their dream "take-me-anywhere" Jeep outfitted with the most cutting edge parts and accessories available on the market today.
"What's great about these packages is that they offer so much versatility for the Jeep," said Henk Van Dongen, Director of Marketing at Omix-ADA. "Whether the owner wants to climb over a rocky landscape, trump through sand dunes, or cruise the boulevard, these packages offer everything they could possibly need to achieve this; instilling confidence that their Jeep can go anywhere and do anything."
Each of the packages combines a variety of products from the Rugged Ridge catalog ranging from wheels, lift kits, modular snorkels, bumpers and recovery winches, transforming the Jeep into a lean, mean, trailblazing machine.
For more information on each of the exclusive Jeep build packages offered by Rugged Ridge, the company's complete line of high-quality Jeep and off-road products, or to find an approved retailer, please contact Rugged Ridge at (770) 614-6101 or visit its website at www.RuggedRidge.com.
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|Pioneer Package
|Appalachian Package
|Aspen Package
|Canyon Package
|Boulder Package
|Granite Package
|Rocky Package
|Teton Package
|Summit Package
|Exploration2 Package
|Exploration4 Package
Kahn Design Jeep Wrangler
If your searching for a Jeep that is sleek and modern with a touch of cool than look no further, the Kahn Design Jeep Wrangler is a Sahara 2.8 Diesel. The Wrangler has been given a makeover with exclusive touches that can be found inside and out.
The paint on the Jeep is a Volcanic Bronze that features four slot Chelsea Truck Company grille, front grille industrial mesh, smoked headlamps, privacy glass and Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover.
The interior is just as sleek with front and rear quilted and perforated seats with matching stitching, Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover, armrests re-upholstered in quilted and perforated leather, and re-upholstered center glove box.
June New Products
Never miss a moment of trail action again! This patent pending Rugged Ridge Dash Multi-Mount System is the most versatile dashboard accessory mounting system available. Featuring a universal ball mount for driver info gadgets and a tripod stud for point and shoots or POV cameras, this mounting system allows the driver to use either one individually or both at the same time! Mounts to the dash recess of the JK wrangler with no drilling required.
These wheel & tire packages from Rugged Ridge fits 13-14 Jeep Wranglers. It includes a XHD/Drakon wheel and a Mickey Thompson ATZ P3 tire. The tire is mounted & balanced with a TPMS sensor. Note: To fit our 2013-2014 Wheel and Tire Packages on 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler applications, we recommend removing the TPMS sensors in our tire-wheel combos and re-using the existing factory Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors instead.
We are always coming out with Floor Liner Sets. Need an affordable solution to keep the cabin floors looking factory fresh? Try Rugged Ridge's All Terrain Floor Liners! Made of a durable OE-quality thermoplastic material that can withstand the rigor of daily abuse, each liner is perfectly contoured to your vehicle's floor for precise secure fitment (floor hook attachment where applicable). The raised lip captures all spills, water and debris keeping your interior pristine. Features a chevron shape patented deep tread technology.
Jeeps Five Year Plan
During the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Investors Day meeting it was revealed by Jeeps CEO Michael Manly the ambitious plans for the next half decade that are in store for the Jeep brand. The goal during that period is that FCA will launch Jeep as a lead global brand by boosting sales to 1.9 million units by 2018.
The beginning of this plan will be to launch the new Renegade late this summer that debuted in Geneva. Next will come a new unnamed compact SUV model that will replace the current Patriot and Compass that will arrive in mid 2016 to help celebrate Jeep's 75th Anniversary. A new generation Wrangler arrives in mid 2017 which will be followed by the all-new Grand Cherokee later that same year. And as if that wasn't enough the last new arrival will be a large, 3 row SUV that will have the classic Jeep Grand Wagoneer name.
Nothing but good things will be coming from Jeep.
Monthly Giveaway: Your Choice Fender Flare Kit
Enter for a chance to win a Rugged Ridge Summer Brief Top of your choice
Open to citizens from US and Canada only, give-away closes at midnight EST on 1/31/2014. Winner will be randomly selected on or around May 1, 2014.Void where prohibited.
Jeep at Beijing Motor Show
Jeep is making a huge splash at the Beijing Motor Show this year by rolling out four new concepts that are inspired by Chinese culture, design, and fashion. China is the second largest market for Jeep so it is no wonder they are trying to aim their designs towards the country and the market there that is growing rapidly. These four concepts are based off the Renegade, Cherokee, and Wrangler models.
Jeep Zi You Xia
The Zi You Xia which translate to "rebel" uses the Jeep Renegade for it's concept. The concept shows off a more refined design that features a warm chocolate gray paint job with dark bronze and charcoal accents on the exterior and interior. Based off the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing for the color palette.
Jeep Cherokee Sageland
The Sageland is a concept that was inspired by the landmarks and scenery of Shangri-La Region. The ivory-tri-coat exterior with bronze and satin accents portrays the mystical landscape while the interior is Nappa leather seats with water blue accents meant to evoke traditional Chinese knot design, as well as door inserts mimicking the ornamental Chinese door knobs.
Jeep Cherokee Urbane
The Urbane features a "Maximum Steel" metallic paint job and black accents outside. This concept is after the megacity of China which translates to modern glamour and elegance. Inside, Chinese calligraphy highlights a piano black and red Nappa leather cabin.
Jeep Wrangler Sundancer
The Sundancer is a mix of fashion with sophistication. A tri-coat Chocolate Brown metallic color with gold accents. The fender flares feature a unique Golden Bronze tone-on-tone ghosted pattern, and the windows have been treated to bronze tinted glass. The interior also features a sleek look with Berry Baltique Semi-Aniline leather seats add a seriously premium flavor, which is enhanced by premium leather trim with hand-sewn stitching.
Jeep Beach 2014
Jeep Beach is an annual event held each year in Daytona, Florida for five days that brings all Jeep enthusiast together for different activities through the days. This year it is being held from April 23-April 27 and it is a great family friendly event.
Some of the activities will be:
- Obstacle courses for all levels of drivers
- Meet face-to-face with leading industry vendors
- Drive in a beach parade
- Try your luck on winning prizes in our huge raffles
- Clean up at the Jeep-shining show
- Party with new and old Jeep friends
We will be there this year so come and stop by!
Jeep introduces six new concepts for Moab Easter Jeep Safari
Jeep shared six new concepts for the annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari event. This event brings thousands of Jeep fans together for a weeks worth of serious off-roading that takes place on the country's best trails of Moab, Utah. This event is being held now through the 20th.
The vehicles are designed with Chrysler's Mopar parts and service brand. The six vehicles include three custom Wranglers, two Cherokees, and one Grand Cherokee. Jeep and Mopar team up for this event to showcase different production and prototype parts that are to better the Jeep for extreme trail performance and gauge customer interest.
Jeep Wrangler Level Red
The Wrangler Level Red was named after the highest level of difficulty an off-road trail can be designated as. The Wrangler comes equipped to handle the challenging off-road terrains with Jeep Performance Parts from 2-inch lift kit, Dana 44 crate axles, and Rock-Trac transfer case. The 3.6-liter engine with a six-speed manual transmission is improved with a cold-air intake and low restriction exhaust system.
The look of the Wrangler has been modified with a Mopar half-door kit and the exterior upgrades includes: a tire carrier, locking gas cap, hood prop kit and rock rails.
Jeep Wrangler MOJO
The Jeep Wrangler MOJO is aimed toward the off-road enthusiast who is more daring on the trails and needs a tougher vehicle. The Jeep Performance Parts 2-inch lift provides the clearance to traverse obstacles, with the locking Dana 44 front and rear axles and Rock-Trac transfer case for great rock-climbing capabilities.
The capabilities of the Jeep don't stop when the sun goes down, it is equipped with prototype LED headlamps and fog lamps. A soft top with front and rear half door kits gives the Jeep a open-air feel for more fun.
Jeep Wrangler Maximum Performance
The Jeep Wrangler Maximum Performance is for the enthusiast who stays on the trail every second they can and needs more power so they can go anywhere others cannot. The Wrangler is of course equipped with all the right gear from new Jeep Performance Parts push-button electric locking Dana 60 axles, Rock-Trac transfer cases and 4-inch lift kit.
Jeep Cherokee Adventurer
The Jeep Cherokee Adventurer has Trailhawk 4×4 capability, including 48:2 crawl ratio and a list of Jeep Performance Parts from Mopar. Rock rails provide off-road defense and more protection with two piece underbody skid plate.
Jeep Cherokee Dakar
The Jeep Cherokee Dakar is the most extreme Cherokee. The exterior features a silver steel satin gloss with flame red graphics, and the 17-in polished satin clear coat wheels set off the look. Front-end features are
enhanced by two prototype Flame Red inserts on the traditional Jeep seven-slot grille, as well as through a prototype lower fascia trim. Cherokee Dakar is fortified for off-road action, equipped with Jeep Performance Parts rock rails, an oil pan skid plate, front suspension skid plate, two-piece fuel tank and underbody skid plates.
Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel Trail Warrior
The Trail Warrior has more capability and convenience to the most-awarded sport-untility vehicle ever with parts from Jeep Performance Parts and Mopar accessories. Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel sits higher thanks to its Quadra-Lift air suspension. The Mojave Sand exterior color is dressed with Satin Black flourishes on the grille, hood, lower front fascia, door handles, mirror caps, wheel flares and badging. The prototype Mopar roof basket, mounted on production cross rails, provides plenty of space to transport gear and provisions.
Spring Accessories
It's time to come out from hibernation now that Winter is fading away slowly, Spring is here and that means warmer weather. And it's time to switch up your accessories with some of Rugged Ridge's to bring your Jeep back to life. Here are a few of our favorite things:
The cold is long gone and with that it's time to open up your Jeep to enjoy the trails. So if you like the doors off feel but also want the added convenience and utility of having doors on the trail? Rugged Ridge Tube Doors are constructed from heavy-duty 1.5 inch mandrel bent steel tube that is E coated primered and then textured powder coated for a long lasting finish. Tube doors help increase visibility when climbing obstacles and trail riding. These doors interchange easily with the factory steel doors and require no body modification for installation. They are light weight and small enough to be stored easily in back of the vehicle when not in use so you can take them on the go!
Now that you got your doors off it's only natural to take the top off too. The Rugged Ridge Eclipse Sunshade gives the open air and "top down" feeling you want, while providing added protection from harsh sunlight. Featuring reinforced mesh construction, the half sun shade installs between the front portion of a JK's sport bar and windshield to protect either front or rear passengers separately. The full-length sun shade is secured between the windshield and the rear crossbar of the JK's sport bar to protect both front and rear passengers simultaneously. By using the mesh material with built-in elastic straps, this sunshade was designed from the start to eliminate the need for a header channel as with other similar products. An all-in-one package, this sunshade is simple to install and doesn't require any modifications. By retaining access to the Jeep's top clamps, drivers can keep the shade in place and preserve function of the factory top. The Eclipse Sun Shade installs with sewn-in bungee cords and a small mesh carrying bag for storage when not in use. Compact in size, the Rugged Ridge sun shade can be stored in just about any compartment of your Jeep for quick access.
As you go trailing your gonna need some protection from the mud. Rugged Ridge has you covered with our Splash Guards! Featuring high quality injection molded TPE material; these guards are paintable and offer styling accents to customize your vehicle's look.
Bring the look of your JK to a whole new level with our Drakon Alloy Wheels from Rugged Ridge. Rugged Ridge designed and built its new wheel from cast aluminum alloy and made it available in multiple stunning finishes to create a unique appearance. This gun metal 20×9 inch wheel from Rugged Ridge fits 07-14 Jeep Wranglers. Backspacing is 4.53 inch with a -12mm offset and 5 on 5-inch bolt pattern. These wheels feature a hub-centric design, meaning this wheel will center perfectly every time.


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Supreme Court allows affirmative action fraud to go on
July 4, 2016 Last week the Supreme Court of the United States voted that President Obama exceeded his authority when he granted exemptions from the immigration laws passed by Congress. more »»
Different types of patriotism in 2016
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Brexit due to failure of elites — not bigotry of masses
July 2, 2016 Bigotry! Nativism! Racism! That's what elites in Britain, Europe and here have been howling, explanations for why 52 percent of a higher-than-general-election turnout of British voters voted for... more »»
Graduate co-op experiences desired by industry
July 2, 2016 Rich Wells, vice president of Michigan operations for Dow Chemical, walked into a room of talented students from top universities from across the U.. more »»
School board association advocates for local schools
July 2, 2016 Although most people know that all local schools, as well as the CCISD, have their own school boards, many may not be aware of the Copper Country Association of School Boards or CCASB. more »»
Brexit, meet America's Trexit
July 1, 2016 With Britain's vote to leave the European Union, did Donald Trump just win the presidential election? On the surface, this may seem an odd question, but the concerns that led a majority of Brits to... more »»
Pennsylvania to Washington: 2016 election not over
July 1, 2016 "Everyone in Washington wants to write that this election is over," cautions respected pollster Peter D. more »»
Convicted and Unemployed
June 30, 2016 Just got out of jail? Odds are that within five years, you'll get caught doing something illegal and go back to jail. This is bad for ex-cons, their victims, their families and Americ. more »»
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June 29, 2016 Recently, someone tried to kill Donald Trump. You may not have heard about it. The story didn't get much play, the attempt wasn't well planned and the candidate was never in jeopardy. more »»
No one left with standing to save Republican Party
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Nigella Lawson Would Wear Fur If She Killed the Animal Herself
Animal-rights activists are not happy about this.
PETA is not pleased with television chef Nigella Lawson. When asked on BBC1's The One show if she thought the fashion industry should outlaw fur, Nigella replied that she would wear it if she could kill the animal herself. The host asked what she would think of fur-wearing celebrities who started wearing dog or cat fur, and Nigella blurted out, "I'd love a dog or a cat!'' Then she made a stabbing motion and added, "Going into a shop and buying a fur coat would be an act of weakness. But if I could go into the woods and kill a bear myself, I would wear it proudly as a trophy.'' Can everyone please leave Donna Karan alone now? [Daily Star]


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Went to a Vietnamese cafe for din dins the other night, and was encouraged to try the coconut shake. It was delicious but very sweet and my initial attempt at asking what was in it didn't go well (the answer was yes OK with lots of nodding) so I decided I had to try to make one at home. Still experimenting but its pretty damn good so far.
I use a good stick blender, my food processor can't do ice.
Handful of ice
1/4 of a tin of coconut milk
Same volume coconut water
Small handful of fresh pineapple
Squeeze of lime juice
Blend til smooth
You can take the fruit out and its still amazing. Perfect hangover cure too :-) especially if you add some vodka


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Orlando Bloom Strips At A Vacay With Katy Perry! [SFW PHOTOS]
Celebrific Sighting Pictures – Well, hello there, Legolas!
Celebrific Sighting Pictures – Well, hello there, Legolas!
Celebrities – Hackers had a field day on 4chan, as they've leaked nude selfies of many female stars — Jennifer Lawrence being one of 'em.
Celebrities – At age 41, Cameron Diaz is still a vixen.
Celebrific Sighting Pictures – A bit of flesh now and then, especially when it's from our fave celebs, is truly appreciated. As the old adage says, "If you got it, flaunt it!" So, who's the fairest of this week's strippers? You be the judge.
Celebrities – Miley Cyrus keeps on bringin' the goods, or whatever her idea of it is.
Audrina Patridge – Hot alert! Actress Audrina Patridge is gracing the cover of Maxim in her birthday clothes. US Magazine's photo gives a small sampling of what you get if you buy yourself a copy of the latest issue. This one's going to sell like hot cakes.
Erin Andrews – Sportscaster Erin Andrews lived a nightmare when a nude video of her circulated on the Internet. Now, she has gone past it and is gaining her normal life back. She went on Oprah last week and shared her experience, saying that she thought her career was over. We know that it's definitely not, right?
Megan Fox – Screen goddess Megan Fox can't seem to stop talking. This time, she is not dissing on someone else. She says that she will NEVER have a sex tape because she might see one bad shot of herself and turn her off the "act" forever. I say, never say never!
Chris Brown – While her ex-boyfriend is serving out his sentence for beating her up, Rihanna has been busy with other things. The Italian Vogue will be featuring her in the latest issue. Seeing that picture, I bet it will sell more copies than usual!