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I'm a Seahawks fan and think Richard Sherman is the man. Take that however you want, I don't think that it biases my opinion on this.
Richard Sherman is not a thug or even a meanie. He's a overall nice guy who likes the sense of brotherhood that sports gives and also enjoys competing (a lot). Also important: He is not the perfect hero we sometimes paint him as. He is an obsessive nerd, and he's winning matchups and games and is shoving it in the faces of the cool-kids-table in the NFL.
I'm gonna lay out one more premise here. Wide receivers are the cool kids of the NFL. They're fluid overall athletes who score points and are tall and don't have to be the franchise man (and thus can actually speak their egomaniac minds) and change their names to OchoCinco and who get to do touchdown dances. Sports have always come naturally to them. They're used to winning their matchups and scoring touchdowns. Sherman is a bit too nerdy for their liking.
Listen to Sherman on the sideline. He isn't saying "I'm just better because I'm the man." He's saying "Don't throw
Sherman is not the traditional great player (I think Earl is much closer to that) in his attitude. Sherman is the best little-brother I've ever seen (other than Reggie Miller) and he plays the ultimate little-brother position. Cornerbacks exist to get punked.
He's the nerdy little brother who beats you and then tells mom about it. And then he tells twitter about it. Can we really blame players for getting mad at him?


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jd Forte's 'The Up and Comers' & A September 11 Women's Rights Reflection
It's a first for Anne of Carversville to feature a bevy of beautiful, fresh face models in our pages. And no — it's not a trend but a unique moment.
Quite simply, photographer jd Forte's images are masterpieces that must be celebrated for their beauty and craft. Models.com features these fresh faces representing "a constant stream of exciting new talent making their mark on the industry."
These young women represent a stylish fantasy that won't change in the near future. Do we see uniqueness or banality? I let you be the judge. My senses are saturated with beauty and elegance, always celebrated on my websites.
Alicia / New York Model Management
Anita Ligic / Women Management
Kama / DNA Models
Karolina Marczyk / Elite
Kate Goodling / Ford Models
Kwak Ji Young / Wilhelmina New York
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Michelle C. / One Management
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Ona / Fusion Models
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Yue Ning / Marilyn Agency
These politically incorrect images of young women swathed in fur ignite the passions of PETA supporters — and I myself would not wear fur. Yet I know well the sumptuous feeling of sleeping naked under a fur coat, and for me, these women are warrior goddesses ready to change the world.This is my advantage as a storyteller.
I also know that PETA distorted scientific research facts last week, according to the author of the quoted research, threatening pregnant women with the fear that their male children will be born with smaller penises if chicken is in her diet. Goddess forbid! From PETA's perspective, the end probably justifies the means.
Fashion is a messy business, increasingly in pursuit of sweet young things without womanly bodies, young women willing to eat soaked cotton balls to be thin enough for the runways. AOC has a long and loud voice, pushing back against the downsizing of the 90s supermodels, fierce personalities with size 4-6 bodies attainable by a quarter of American women if we watch our diets and exercise. The vast majority of women of any age can't achieve the bodies of today's models, no matter how hard we try.
We are complicit, of course, in our own imprisonment. As the very grounded, healthy body top model Doutzen Kroes said in her recent Telegraph interview, she posts natural, no makeup images of herself on Instagram, but her fans don't particularly like them. Her tribe prefers her as a dolled-up fantasy.
Cameron Russell gave a refreshing 2012 TED Talk, asking aspiring young models why in the world they want to sign up to a life of insecurity, rejection and judgement.
Models Wearing Fur Is Bad Compared To What?
There are those who will judge me for putting fresh face young models on the pages of AOC. Will I next layer in our first story of a woman lawyer flogged in Sudan for inappropriate dress? Or will I post two more 'vanilla' articles, so that when this AOC front page shows three articles, her story of being brutalized by the government of Sudan isn't reduced in any way by the alleged vulgarity of Western morals and culture?
Managing AOC's content placement is a constant source of concern for me.
Then again — speaking of vulgarity — I note in the morning headlines that an eight-year-old Yemeni girl died of internal bleeding on her wedding night. You see, child brides are rampant in Yemen where 40-year-old men regularly attempt sexual intercourse with young girls the age of a granddaughter.
So you will judge me and Western culture, my Islamic fundamentalist critics, for not being as pure as yours?
I note also the first survey of rape in six Asia-Pacific countries. The study by the Partners for Prevention, comprised of several U.N. agencies, asked 10,178 men about their lives. They gathered information — without using the word rape — from the following countries: Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka. We will report the findings in a separate article, but the results are chilling and represent a great sense of sexual entitlement among the men surveyed.
Will these same men judge me and Western culture through their lens of appropriate behavior of women? Should I care?
Anne of Carversville tells women's stories "from fashion to flogging". Indeed, I do see connections between the two, through a patriarchal lens of recent human history.
Male-dominated cultures and religious dogma seek to condemn women's sensuality and sexuality. When a series of exquisite, technically superb images like these by jd Forte celebrates female beauty, confrontation (or is it a vacuous stare?) and sensuality, I must feature them.
Those who would judge me, and flog me or strangle me on the spot in Sudan for my work to stop the brutal whipping of 40,000 women a year for inappropriate dress and behavior will not silence me, because I've never been politically correct and won't bow down at this age.
In an imperfect world, we seek imperfect examples of our philosophical life view where we find them. These gorgeous images inspire me to speak my mind this morning, on September 11. I have noted on many occasions that Controlling Women's Bodies Is A Fight To the Finish.
In 2009, I ended this article with a confrontational meditation— and my words still stand today, more than ever. On behalf of the women of Sudan and raped, murdered, burned-alive, acid-attacked women everywhere in the world:
I have no delusions that this is a fight, perhaps to the finish, but you can count me in, come hell or high water. I have found my Inner Artist, my inner Anne vision. I will never again let the woman who is me, be chopped into little pieces, for the sake of cultural propriety.
I'm dallying over the keyboard here. Write, erase. Write, erase. I will pause before writing the words in my mouth. Y-W-H-T-K-M-F.
A Smart Sensuality woman thinks carefully about what she writes in cyberspace. In our sick world, my thought might be taken as an invitation.
Peace out, as I turn my thoughts to a stunned New York on September 11, 2001, where fundamentalism and secularism joined in a mighty big clash of 21st century beliefs. ~ Anne

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September 2000
The Union City Historical Museum (old Firehouse in Historic Alvarado) pictured here with the officials and directors.
On July 21, the Union City Historical Museum officials made a visit to the old firehouse in Smith Street, Alvarado district. This historic event marks the start of the work on the Museum. The Museum officials will start the work on the move in the next few months.
This latest chapter is being written in the never-ending saga of the establishment of the Union City Historical Museum, the very first museum in Union City. After many years of planning, community involvement and advocacy, and challenges, the Museum had materialized.
The City Council approved the final City Ordinance, the acquisition and improvement of the old Firehouse in Smith Street in the Alvarado area to be its city museum.
Union City is full of history. Union City is full of long time residents who can tell the city's history. The old Alvarado and the historic Decoto are the two oldest areas in the city. They still have a lot of historical homes and structures built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The establishment of the Union City Historical Museum is the key to unearth a lot of these historical facts and artifacts.
We are almost forgetting our past. The Union City Historical Museum offers a long-term solution. We are happy of the City Council's action, because it is a step towards getting out of limbo and moving forward. As we all know, in September of 1998 the Union City Historical Museum, after a lot of hard work, was incorporated as a non-profit organization by Myrla Raymundo, MBA, a resident of Union City for many, many years and now it's CEO/President. The Museum is dedicated to recording and preserving the history of Union City. It records an oral history from people living in the community, collects artifacts, maintains a library for books and historic documents, and identifies and encourages preservation of historical buildings.
Residents are happy to provide the Museum with their old things and artifacts to show the community the things that our early residents lived with. The Museum maintains documents such as newspaper clips, magazines, pamphlets, books and photographs that tell the history of days gone by.
The City Council also approved an ordinance on the Preservation of Historical Buildings. A group of volunteers from the Museum helped the consultant hired by the city in gathering and documenting around 400 old homes and structures in Union City. This report was presented to the Planning Commission for acceptance and action. The commission moved that the Union City Historical Museum take the lead in selecting the homes for preservation and presenting them to the commission for approval. The motion was carried.
The Museum provides an educational program that includes the stories of our early homes, churches, commercial and industrial uses in the area, development patterns of the first settlements, construction of railroads, the first county seat in Alameda County, the previous city council officials and the business people and lawmakers of the city. This program is available to groups who wanted to know more about the history of the city. The Museum sends out a monthly newsletter depicting the history of the city and also runs a website on the Internet. The information regarding the Museum runs on Cable TV channel 20.
A book, ``Union City After Incorporation'' by author Myrla Raymundo, is in its final stage. It records the stories of long time Union City residents.
The Museum, which is also a member of the Union City Chamber of Commerce, boasts of around 100 members with two lifetime members. And the members are increasing in numbers.
To many residents of Union City and of the neighboring cities, the museum will be a welcome addition to the community. We hail the people who had a hand in the establishment of the first Union City Historical Museum and we reaffirm our whole-hearted support to the Museum.
UNION CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT - 1959 through 1989
A salute to the Fire Department personnel during those years.
Fire Chief Mike Vonada
In 1959, the Fire Protection Districts of Alvarado and Decoto merged and became an integral part of the Emergency Services for the City of Union City. Under the direction of Chief Ken Garcia, the Fire Department expanded and the new fire station in the central district became a reality. In 1984, the antiquated station in the Alvarado District was replaced with a new multi-engine facility.
In 1985, Chief Ken Garcia retired and Chief Mike Vonada was hired. Soon after, in 1986, the 95' aerial apparatus and two 1500 GPM Grumman engines were added to our equipment inventory.
In 1988, the building department was incorporated into the fire Department and had 3 chief officers, 1 fire marshal/chief building official, 9 captains, 12 engineers, 12 firefighters, 1 hazardous materials program coordinator, 1 hazardous materials inspector, 1 fire inspector, 2 building inspectors, and a clerical staff of 3.
This portion of this newsletter is dedicated to the men and women who have been responsible for the growth and development of the Union City fire Department. The commitment and dedication these people have displayed these years has produced a Fire Department the citizens of Union City can be proud of.
Decoto Volunteers:
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Union City Timelines
It is important for us to know what transpired in the particular years in our city.
1770 -1845
1770's Spanish Explorers cross in Union City plain. Discover thousands of Costenos Indians.
1790's Missionaries develop settlements in Union City area.
Spanish explorers and settlers founded the Mission San Jose.
Francisco Padres attempted to ``Christianize'' and colonize Indians at Mission San Jose.
Mexican Governor Juan Alvarado grants his cousin Jose de Jesus Vallejo land in Decoto area.
03/21/1844 Mexican Governor gives land grants to Tomas Pacheco and Augustin Alviso (Alvarado Area).
Mormon farmer's ship "Brooklyn" arrives at Yerba Buena Horner and Mowry Families.
John Horner forms Union City settlement. Union City named after River Steamer ``The Union'' owned by Mr. Horner.
1852/4 "Horner Stage" First stage line between Mission San Jose and Union City.
Union City and New Haven settlements combine to form Alvarado. Named in honor of former Mexican Governor Juan Bautista Alvarado.
Decoto Brothers Ezra, Adolphus, and John sail through the Golden Gate from New York via Ismus of Panama.
Dyer Brothers, Ehpraim and Ebenezer, import sugar beet seed from Germany and plant 150 acres as a test plot.
1860 First formal Alvarado School erected on Smith Street. Served until 1924 prior schools operated out of homes.
1862 Saint Anne's Catholic Church was built in Alvarado on Smith and Watkins Street.
John Whipple comes to present day Decoto to begin farming.
First railroad line through Union City through Decoto, the Western Pacific Railroad. Line ran through Niles Canyon, and turned North to Oakland and South to San Jose.
1868 First recorded Earthquake hits Union City area at 7:45 am on October 21 (7.25).
Union Pacific Salt Company incorporated by John Whortum.
1870 Decoto founded. Decoto Brothers purchase 284 acres from Western Pacific Railroad.
1870 Dyer brothers deliver the first ton of sugar to markets in the Western United States.
Sugar beet processing plant opens in Alvarado.
Alvarado Post office opened.
First Decoto General Store opened by Andrew Jackson, Central Pacific Stadium Agent.
1880 Alvarado Population reaches 400.
Decoto Population reaches 600.
Masonic Home dedicated and built.
Fire Department founded
Alvarado Bank forms.
Alvarado Volunteer Fire Department founded.
1907 Our Lady of the Rosary founded.
Decoto population reaches 950.
Decoto Chamber of Commerce formed.
New Alvarado School built with 13 classrooms.
New Decoto School Built.
Decoto Volunteer Fire Department formed.
Holly Sugar Corporation purchased Alvarado Sugar Company.
Alvarado Pioneer Newspaper founded.
Pacific State Steel founded in Decoto.
New Holly Sugar Factory completed. The company operated until 1967.
World War II Memorial dedicated.
American Pipe Company founded (now known as U.S. Pipe).
City of Newark incorporated.
City of Fremont incorporated.
Interstate 880 opens.
Alvarado population reaches 1500.
Decoto population reaches 3500.
Citizens Committee formed that it included Tom Kitayama, John Ratekin, Oscar Dowe, Kenneth Garcia, Elvin Rose, and others petitioned for incorporation to keep Hayward from Amending Decoto and Alvarado.
Jan. 15, 1959 Union City Votes to Incorporate (837-220 Vote).
Union City population reaches 6000.
Jan. 26, 1959 City of Union City's Council duties begins. Joseph Seaone Jr., Joseph Lewis, Tom Kitayama, John Ratekin, and Oscar Dan.
Jan. 29, 1959 Tom Kitayama unanimously elected mayor of Union City by City Council.
May 26, 1959 City of Union City hires First Fire Chief, Kenneth Garcia.
July 30, 1959 First City of Union City budget approved at $300,013.00
Aug. 27, 1959 Union City's Council veto's Cal State Union City site. College ended up in Hayward.
Sept. 22, 1959 City of Union City leases first City Hall at 309 `H' Street.
Oct. 22, 1959 Union City leader, First Edition.
1960 James Logan High School opened.
Union City expanded to 18 square miles. Hill areas annexed.
Union City population reaches 6,103.
Union City drive-in opens.
Kennedy Community Center is built.
Union City Bart opens.
1974 City Bus Service ``The Flea'' starts.
Civic Center is built.
1977 Holly Sugar Mill is demolished.
Museum Logo
The Museum Officials decided to acquire a Logo. Steps will be taken to announce to the public, especially to students, a Logo contest. Once selected, the Logo will be used by the Museum.
Old Photographs and Artifacts
Donations of artifacts, photographs and materials are being accepted for display in the Museum. Your artifacts will be placed in glass cases with your names on them. Please call us for pickup of the materials.
The Museum's Speakers Bureau
The group just gave a presentation to the residents of the Senior Citizen apartments ``The Vintage'' last August 15th. The residents really enjoyed the historical stories. Please call us if you need presentations on the history of Union City.
The Museum's Web Site
Visit the Museum Web Site, which contains information about the museum, past issues of the newsletters and a virtual museum. The virtual museum also has information on California State Historical Landmarks in Union City.
Luis Triana
Luis Triana built the house that he still lives in in 1940. It is a nice and well kept house with hard floors and beautiful windows. Born in Mexico, on August 29, 1912, Luis still looks so young at age 88. He is tall and handsome. He was brought to Fresno at age two and went to school there.
Trinidad, his wife of many years died last year. Luis said that Trinidad helped in building the house. Their children are Armida, who is in Sacramento, Bob, in Union City, Luis in Fresno and Yolanda, a Union City Human Relations Commissioner, in Union City.
He worked as a carpenter in 1940, worked a few days at the pacific States Steel, but said work was too dirty that he quit. He worked as a security guard and worked up to 75 till he retired.
His civic duties are he established the first Teen Club in Union City, and was the first president, he was part of a steering committee who worked for the city's incorporation. He worked with Mr. Franco, Mr. Alvelais and Bernie Morales. He was part of the boys Club and had a CYO in town. He was also one of the volunteer firemen in the Decoto area.
He fondly remember the city, no sidewalks, empty lots, apricot orchard, Holly Sugar, Port Chicago. Coast guard for two years. He remembers a little store that sells Mexican foods.
There was a fire burned because of gambling in the store. There was a store owned by Alvarez who gives credit to people. He remembers the church at 12th and H Street that was burned down and built by the community.
Marjorie Re
Excerpt from the NEWS REGISTER: Sat. Jan 28, 1967
``Chamber Accords ``Top Citizen'' To UC Churchwoman
More than 200 persons, attending Union City's annual installation banquet on January 28, 1967 witnessed an unusual Citizen of the Year Award being granted to a housewife.
Mrs. Marjorie Re, 3540, Smith Street received the special award from Larry Wiemer, outgoing chamber president who is manager of the First Western Bank in Union City and Mick Ratekin, chamber manager.
An active member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Mrs. Re was cited for her untiring efforts to comfort and assist the handicapped, sick and aged residents of Union City. Her devotion and active leadership in the church and general concern with the community's welfare.
Oscar C. Dowe last night was installed as the new chamber president by Superior Court Judge John C. Purchio, installing officer.''
Marjorie Re was born on December 16, 1922. At age 77, she still lives in the same house that her late husband bought for them when they got married in 1941. She worked for the Naka Nursery at Niles as a bookkeeper and retired in 1973. Her husband Emilio, who just passed away, was one of the early volunteer fire fighters at the Alvarado Fire Station.
Living in the old Alvarado, Marjorie worked as a volunteer for the old St. Anne's Catholic Church near her house. She did a lot of tasks, including scrubbing floors because during that time there were no paid help. She and husband Emilio were pillars of the church and only stopped working when St. Anne's moved to a new location at Dyer. They went to gatherings and enjoy with friends.
``I miss my husband so much, `` Marjorie said, and she started to shed some tears. Their house is beautiful and is one of the old historic homes in Alvarado.
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Jets fans can remember the Green and White practicing for years in Hempstead. The highlight of my older kids' summer was going to a Jets practice and Jets Fest at Hempstead. However my younger kids know nothing from this because the Jets abandoned Long Island when they got their practice facility in NJ.
In 2011 the Jets announced a token practice night in Hofstra which they advertised as:
It's a night for the Jets and Long Island to reunite again. Don't miss it.
Then the Jets cancelled the practice because of unfounded concerns about the weather and gave the following press release on their website.
Due to the forecast of inclement weather, the New York Jets have cancelled today's practice at Hofstra University. The team will return in 2012 for its annual training camp practice in Long Island.
In 2012 they announced in July that they could not work something out with Hofstra because of projects related to the Presidential Debate, so they switched family night to Met Life. In so doing they issued the following press release:
"We have had a great relationship with Hofstra University for many years and we understand the circumstances," the team said in a statement released this afternoon. "Based on the timing, the team has decided to move the August 21 practice to MetLife Stadium. Although we're sorry that the location of this year's practice needed to be change, we are committed to remaining connected to our Long Island fans."
This year's commitment to Long Island fans? Nothing. No practice, no meet and greet, no family night. Nothing.
Simply, the Jets have abandoned their LI fans. Now that they got the NJ practice facility they wanted, the Jets just don't care about their LI fan base.
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'Wind Rises' Tops 'Monsters U.' Opening in Japan
Hayao Miyazaki's latest turn in the director's chair, his first in five years, filled plenty of seats over its opening weekend. The 2D-animated pseudo-historical adventure ... Continue Reading →
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New Stars Join 'Legend of Korra's Voice Cast
Several new stars have joined the voice cast of Nickelodeon's The Legend of Korra for its second season, ew.com reports. Among the new additions are Aubrey Plaza, Lisa Edelstein and ... Continue Reading →
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Wildomar residents Linda Gothan, 54, and her 31-year-old son, Justin Gothan, who lived with her, are connected to a Sept. 1 Subway restaurant robbery in Lake Elsinore and a U.S.
bank robbery in Temecula on Sept. 3, according to police.
They failed in both attempts.
The investigations unfurled when on Sept. 3 Linda allegedly walked into the U.S. Bank branch in the 29500 block of Ynez Road wearing sunglasses and a wig. She allegedly handed a teller a note demanding money and then fled on foot with an undisclosed sum, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Kevin McDonald said in a released statement.
A witness provided a description of a possible getaway car, which deputies located as it headed south on Ynez Road from Rancho California Road with two people inside, McDonald said. Deputies tried to pull the car over, but it continued south on Ynez at a high rate of speed, he said.
The vehicle crashed and rolled over at the intersection of Ynez and La Paz roads, at which point a male tried to crawl out and run away, McDonald said.
A police dog was used to take the man into custody. The suspect was
taken to a hospital, where
he was admitted for treatment of dog bites and minor crash-related
injuries before being booked. His identity has not been released by
Linda Gothan was also taken into custody, but without incident. She was also sent to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries suffered in the crash before being booked, McDonald said.
Sgt. Lisa McConnell of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department confirmed that Linda was behind the wheel and Justin was a passenger in the Sept. 3 crash.
Through further investigation, police linked the Gothans to an alleged Sept. 1 attempted robbery in Lake Elsinore. Around 8:30 p.m. that night, a man tried to rob the Subway restaurant at 287 Diamond Drive at gunpoint, according to police.
A man dressed in black and holding a Berretta semi-automatic handgun was unsuccessful in that attempted heist and instead fled in a dark green four-door Saturn, according to a news release from the Lake Elsinore Police Department.
Following the Temecula incident, the Saturn, owned by Linda, was searched. Police linked the Gothans to the Lake Elsinore crime after a gun and clothing seen in surveillance video from the Subway attempted robbery were spotted.
"During a subsequent investigation by members of the Lake Elsinore Investigations Bureau it was determined Justin Gothan was the suspect who entered the Subway and committed the attempted robbery, and Linda Gothan was the getaway driver in the Saturn," according to the Lake Elsinore Police Department news release.
Justin Gothan is being held at Robert Presley Detention Center on suspicion of attempted robbery, according to jail records. He is due in court Sept. 11, the records show.
Linda Gothan has been charged with robbery and disregard for safety. She has pleaded not guilty to both, according to court records.


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Two mechanic brothers, John M. "Jack" Mack and Augustus F. Mack, founded the nation's only century-old truck manufacturer and one that has led the way in innovation. Evolving from a Brooklyn, N.Y., builder of carriages and wagons, Mack Truck Inc., Allentown, Pa., now is a company with annual sales of more than $2.77 billion and annual production of more than 32,000 units.
At World of Concrete 2000 in Orlando, Fla., Mack Truck unveiled a trailer display of company mementos and archival photos documenting just how far truck design and performance have evolved in this past century. The company has also published a commemorative book, Driven for a Century.
The Mack brothers' legacy is now seen on practically every construction site. The brothers teamed up to provide the trucking industry with a number of firsts those early years. In 1905 they introduced their "Manhattan" cab-over-engine vocational model, a design that increased driver visibility and maneuverability on crowded city streets. The Mack Brothers introduced a "constant mesh" feature that prevented transmission gears from stripping. Another Mack innovation allowed drivers to immediately shift from high to low, without passing through intermediate speeds, a design now incorporated by other manufacturers for several years.
In the 1920s Mack engineers pioneered the use of power brakes, air cleaners, oil filters, and rubber-shock insulators used as mounting chassis components. Later innovations included four-wheel brakes, cab air suspension, and fiberglass truck cabs. Mack was the first truck manufacturer to design and build its own heavy-duty diesel engines, establishing the tradition of "balanced design," integration of powertrain and vehicle design to maximize performance, which continues today.
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Scott A. Smith was indicted on weapons charges Monday after being arrested with a loaded gun, ammunition and four knives at an Aug. 4 showing of The Dark Knight Rises at in .
The current charges listed at the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas docket are a fourth-degree felony carrying concealed weapons (for the gun found on him), a misdemeanor carrying concealed weapon (for the four knives found on him) and a third-degree felony for having weapons under disability (for the gun on him as well as the ones taken from his home).
The prosecution is basing the weapons under disability charge on the claim that Smith has some kind of substance abuse issue.
Smith has been in jail -- first in Westlake, then at the Cuyahoga County Jail -- since his arrest on Aug. 4. He is being held on $250,000 bond.
Smith is scheduled to have a preliminary hearing at 3 p.m. Tuesday. According to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office, his arraignment is set for 8:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27.
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|What are the duties of a husband and wife?
|Taqwa Saifulhaq
AnswerSalam Syed,
Thank you for your question and for contacting Ask About Islam.
The important significance of marriage in Islam comes to one's mind when the person finds out that Allah Almighty refers to it as ' meethaqun ghaleetha' (firm covenant). The Quran says what means:
Actually the same words are used for the agreement between Allah and His prophets as the Quran says what means:
Allah Almighty created a special nature for both men and women by which it is natural that they are attracted to one another. This natural attraction brings them together to lead a common life and form a family. The natural instinct of sex should be guided to the right direction so that it may be utilized in the service of humanity. Though the common life of a husband and wife originates from this natural instinct, it gradually develops into a seep, spiritual, sentimental, social and economical relationship.
"A woman who prays five times a day, fasts during the month of Ramadan, protects her modesty and is obedient to her husband may enter heaven through any door she likes."
So, not only can she enter heaven, but she can choose from the different doors.
In another hadith, it is mentioned:
"The best woman is the one who greets her husband with joy when he looks at her and when he asks something lawful."
Also another hadith reports:
"On the Day of Judgment, God will not look upon the woman who has been ungrateful to her husband."
The relationship between husband and wife is described beautifully in the Quran when it says what means:
Only God knows the reason why the word apparel is used, but one can guess that the apparel is so close to the body. It hides all that need to be hidden from the human body. It does also beautify the appearance of the body. As a result, both husband and wife beautify the lives of each other and at the same time they have their own secrets that are not shown to everybody but themselves.
As for the role of husband, it normatively revolves around the principles that it is his solemn duty to Allah to treat his wife with kindness, honor and patience, and to cause her no harm or grief. This is clear in the Quran when it says what means:
The husband in Islamic law is obliged to maintain his wife. Maintenance includes the wife's right to lodging, clothing, nourishing, care and well being. The wife has a right to enjoy all these things according to his status and capacity.
My Husband is All What I Care For in My Life
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Park Inn, Jaipur
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Indian Airlines connect Jaipur with Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai, Varanasi, Calcutta and Ahmedabad. Other airlines connect Goa, Hyderabad and Bangalore to Jaipur.
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Jaipur is connected by rail with Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Abu Road (Mount Abu), Udaipur, Mumbai and Sawai Madhopur.
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Good motorable roads connect Jaipur with Delhi 258 kms, Agra 236 kms, Bikaner 321 kms, Udaipur 405 kms, Ajmer 131 kms, Jodhpur 316 kms, Bharatpur 176 kms, Jaisalmer 638 kms and Mumbai 1202 kms.Regular buses ply from Jaipur to the above places and Alwar, Kota, Sariska, Mathura, Indore, Chittorgarh and Barmer.
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A major city in the desert state of Rajasthan, Jaipur is one of the most alluring cities in the country. Showcasing the traditional along with the modern, the city of Jaipur blazes with charm that cant possibly be missed. The most striking feature of the city is its planned lay-out. Known to be one of the best planned cities in the country, Jaipur is full of palaces, forts, museums, gardens and avenues. Though a bit congested, its distinct pink hue gives it a unique charm and the sobriquet of Pink City. The rich royal past is still alive in its many fort, palaces and museums. Some of the palaces have been re-structured to allow tourist to the city stay there and experience royalty. The markets here are flooded with the most unique items you can expect. From handicrafts to local goods, they are full of things shoppers love to pick. Jaipur is a place which has a lot you can look forward to. Take some good time in hand when you visit this place, it is home to more wonders than you can actually imagine.


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Early observations on the Bucs August 1, 2009 12:20 PMPosted by ESPN.com's Pat YasinskasTAMPA, Fla. -- Some quick observations from the Buccaneers' first camp practice before I head off to Carolina.â¢Raheem Morris has been talking about having a tough, aggressive team ever since he was hired. He continued that trend by having his team open up in full pads. The one big hit from the morning session was Stylez White putting a big hit on Clifton Smith.â¢Read into it what you want because it's only the first day of camp. But Luke McCown worked with the first team and Byron Leftwich with the second team. Rookie Josh Freeman shared the rest of the snaps with Josh Johnson.â¢Cornerback Ronde Barber ran a route as a receiver in individual drills early in practice. Don't read too much into that. It looked like Barber was just having some fun.â¢Cadillac Williams was out on the field and appeared to be going full tilt. He and Earnest Graham were part of a group of running backs doing a drill where they had to run with a bungee cord attached early in practice. Graham broke the cord and put an end to the drill.â¢There are some fans out there that think the team's ownership is focused on other interests, particularly the Manchester United soccer team. But the three Glazer brothers that run the team were all out on the field, sweating their way through practice.â¢Looked a little weird to see a No. 28 jersey with "Ward'' on the back. That's the number Warrick Dunn wore through his two stints with the Bucs. It now belongs to Derrick Ward.â¢Saw a nice one-handed catch by Michael Clayton, who appears targeted to be the No. 2 receiver. The bigger question is who will be the third receiver? Maurice Stovall looked very good out there. But, then again, Stovall always seems to look good in August, but you don't see much of him November and December.
I find it kind of funny that billion dollar NFL team has to end a drill because a RB broke a bungee cord. It reminds me of the Sandlot, when they lose the one ball they have. It's just like ok practice is over lets go home. It's over Smalls.
I haven't been down close enough to the field at football games or practice. But, I imagine that you truly see how big, fast, strong, and fit they are. I've been on or close to the floor of a couple of NBA games and it's surreal. I say this with respect....pro athletes are freaks of nature for the most part and it's fun to watch them up close instead of on tv.
Quote from: anterrabae33 on August 01, 2009, 10:04:08 PMI find it kind of funny that billion dollar NFL team has to end a drill because a RB broke a bungee cord. It reminds me of the Sandlot, when they lose the one ball they have. It's just like ok practice is over lets go home. It's over Smalls.Love the Sandlot. You're killing me Smalls!This kind of thing is why I love Graham so much. Dude is just a hoss.


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Running into Africa
Memoirs about teaching and running in Botswana
By Stephanie Jill Hodge
Jill Hodge travels to Botswana and South Africa as a volunteer teacher with the World University Services of Canada in 1990. This book is about growing and being empowered through adventure, teaching and running as a young white expatriate women in Africa..
About the Author
I am a Canadian. I begun my travels at very young age. I moved to Botswana in 1990 and stayed for three years. I moved to Indonesia in 1994 and stayed through1996. I finnaly moved to New York in 1997 to work for the UN on Environmental issues. In 2006, I went to Harvard and studied Public Administration- focus on Environment and Energy Science for Policy. I became a successful marathon runner globally and won the More Marathon in New York City in 2008 at 42 years old! I would like to write my next memoir about my time working on Education in Indonesia 1994-1996.
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The #Titans have released veteran center Eugene Amano.
The #Titans have released veteran center Eugene Amano.— Tennessee Titans (@TennesseeTitans) June 6, 2013
So that is over. The team broke the news on Twitter that Eugene Amano has been released. This is a sad day for Pinoy Titan, but he had to know that it was coming.
Amano was a pretty good guard but a terrible center. Unfortunately for him, he will only be remembered for how bad he was at center. Part of that is due to the fact that he got a ridiculous contract from Jeff Fisher and Mike Reinfeldt. He was never able to live up to that deal.
He is also about the last guy that the Titans found in the late rounds and Mike Munchak turned into a good player. They had quite the streak of those for a while.
Amano will get a look by some teams if he is healthy because he would be a good depth option for the right price.


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Chippewa Falls (WQOW) - Sunday was the last day for visitors
enjoy the Chippewa
Falls version of Oktoberfest.
Hundreds of people made their way to
the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds for the 10th annual event. There was
plenty of dancing, and kids' games. For many, it is a chance to experience German
"On two occasions I
went to the actual, real Oktoberfest in Munich,
and I kind of fell in love with the Oktoberfest and all the festive
celebrations. It's just something I enjoy coming back to every year. Chippewa Falls
puts on a wonderful, smaller town Oktoberfest which is very family friendly,"
said Matthew Blissenbach of Chippewa
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Three ODU Engineering Grads Honored for Work in the Field
Three graduates of Old Dominion University's Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology have been honored for work in the engineering field.
Michele King, who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from ODU in mechanical engineering, received the Doug Ensor Award for Young Engineer of the Year at the Peninsula Engineers Council Annual Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 21.
At the Engineers Club of Hampton Roads 2009 Engineering Excellence Banquet on Friday, Feb. 20, James Gale was honored as Information Government Engineer of the Year, and Barry Forbes was recognized for his service as the 2007-08 American Society of Civil Engineers Norfolk Branch president.
King was nominated by the Hampton Roads Chapter of the International Council on Systems Engineering.
She is currently employed by Futron Corp. King has worked on a contract with the NASA Engineering and Safety Center and on several contracts with Langley Research Center (LaRC).
She also performed data mining of risks for the Exploration Technology Development Program.
More recently, King has served as the risk management coordinator for several programs and projects at LaRC, including the Orion Flight Test Article.
King also is performing an independent schedule health assessment and schedule-risk analysis for a NASA project through the Independent Program Assessment Office.
Forbes is a 1996 College of Engineering and Technology graduate, who received his bachelor's degree in engineering technology, focused on civil engineering, site development and surveying.
He is currently assistant vice president for TranSystems Corp.
Forbes was honored as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in Building Design + Construction magazine this year. In 2005, he was chosen Young Engineer of the Year by the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers. Forbes also received the Cornerstone of Excellence Award from TranSystems in 2001.
Gale graduated from ODU in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
After working with Stroud, Pence and Associates as a structural engineer, he led a team of architects and engineers at the European offices of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). Gale had oversight and responsibility for the design of Department of Defense facilities in North Africa, Spain and the United Kingdom.
In 1991, Gale joined NAVFAC in Norfolk as construction manager, and received his master's degree in engineering management from ODU in 2000.
Gale was NAVFAC's 2006 Atlantic's Employee of the Year, and in 2008 was made an Honorary Seabee, an award given sparingly by NAVFAC's chief of naval engineers.
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Council's 'big brother' tactics to snare doorstep criminals
9:00pm Monday 18th June 2012 in Headlines
OXFORDSHIRE County Council has used so-called "snooping" powers 12 times in nine months under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), a council report revealed.
The council's use of the act is detailed in a report to the Safer and Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee today.
The investigations were carried out by the council's trading standards team between September 2011 and this May.
Six operations focused on the suspected sale of alcohol, tobacco and fireworks to underage teenagers and another targeted the suspected sale of counterfeit goods.
The council confirmed that surveillance cameras had been used to gather evidence in cases where it was suspected that doorstep crime was taking place.
A spokesman said: "The surveillance involved fitting a covert camera to the outside of a property of a doorstep crime victim, with their consent, to monitor visitors to the home.
"This is done where we suspect the victim is vulnerable to doorstep crime and they may be targeted again, or where the suspect is likely to return and we require identification evidence."
The council said it was unable to provide details about cases or the results of its investigations.
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Man on the Green wrote:Do they get expenses and a database? More committees = more bureaucracy and thus more cost to you and I.
This sounds legitimate, but such has not always been the case. The thoroughly dysfunctional nature of the authority's Legal Service means that it is hard to argue that it should be trusted with such decisions. My own suggestion would be to set up an oversight committee, with independent membership (say a retired judge or other member of the judiciary), and not to leave this to an in-house decision-making process.
Laudable though their aims are (I hate people who prey on the vunerable) this should be done by the Police and not the council. We need to axe more of the councils, not give them more work. Else that 34p per £1 of your council tax that goes to pay pensions will rise.
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Evanston Apartment Building Evacuated After Lightning Strike
An Evanston apartment building is uninhabitable – for now anyway – after it was struck by lightning late this morning.
Blackhawks Fall To Lightning In OT
Chicago's Jonathan Toews was credited a game-tying goal with 1:49 left in the period after the Lightning put the puck into their own net.
Lightning Strikes Spark Two House Fires
Lightning strikes are believed to have sparked two separate house fires Friday evening in the west suburban town of Geneva.
Tragedy Strikes Grieving Woman Again When Lightning Ignites Her Lemont Home
Smoke was still rising from what remains of Melanie Dennis' house. In four years, her two daughters died, and one of her daughter's ashes was inside the home. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
Lightning Strikes Damage Two Homes Overnight
At least two homes in the Chicago area were struck by lightning overnight as heavy thunderstorms plowed through the region.
Strong Storms Rock Chicago Area Overnight
Powerful storms caused flooding, and lightning strikes caused damage across Chicago, including a house fire in Robbins.
Fire, Houston Dynamo End In Draw In Game Shortened By Storms
Logan Pause scored in the 27th minute to lifted the Chicago Fire to a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamon on Sunday night in a match shortened to 66 minutes due to lightning.
Tampa Bay Beats Blackhawks In OT
Steven Stamkos posted his fourth career hat trick, Vincent Lecavalier scored at 4:06 in overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Friday night.
Carol Stream Mayor: Diseased Trees Are Contributing To Outages
Carol Stream Mayor Frank Savarino says he is looking for ways to assist homeowners whose aged or diseased trees on private property are contributing the town's power problems.
Latest Storms Spark Lightning Fires; Flood Threat Continues
The city of Chicago officially has set a new record for rainfall in the month of July, as a new round of storms brought lightning that set homes on fire, and a serious threat of flooding continues.
Lightning Causes Two House Fires In Naperville
Two fires Sunday morning in Naperville are being blamed on lighting. NO one was hurt, but one caused an estimated $300,000 in damage and the other $200,000.
City Worker Shocked By Lightning Strike While Talking On Phone
A city worker is proof that your mother's warning to turn off the TV and stay away from electrical appliances isn't just an old wives' tale.
Experts Warn Of Potential For Severe Storms This Summer
Emergency preparedness officials warn that the severe storms that have blanketed much of the nation this spring could just as easily hit here. They stress taking steps in advance to be ready.
Powerful Storms Strike Chicago Area
Severe weather hit the Chicago area this morning, with more than two inches of rain falling in some areas in just a few hours.
Lightning Possible Cause Of Banquet Hall Fire In Lombard
A fire that did about $100,000 damage to a west suburban banquet hall is believed to have been caused by either weather or electrical problems.
Blackhawks Believe They'll Be In Playoffs
The Chicago Blackhawks lost a tough game to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night, it was a game that would have gone a long way towards securing their place in the playoffs.
Tampa Bay's Kubina Suspended For Hit On Bolland
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina has been suspended for three games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks center Dave Bolland.
Rain, Lightning, Possible Snow Throughout Night
Rain, heavy at times, and occasional cloud-to-ground lightning will continue throughout the Chicago area Friday night, possibly turning briefly into snow in Saturday's early morning hours.
Blackhawks-Oilers Preseason Game Set For Saskatoon
As part of their preseason schedule for next year, the Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Edmonton Oils at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Jassen Cullimore Recalled From Rockford
The Blackhawks have recalled Jassen Cullimore from Rockford. Cullimore will play in place of Patrick Kane, who will miss tonight's game due to an undisclosed illness. Cullimore appeared in three games this season for the […]


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Prescott (Press Release) - A Prescott Police Department investigation into the alleged threat that caused the School District of Prescott to cancel evening activities on Thursday, April 24, has shown that the threat was a hoax.
"The high school student who told school officials that he had received a test message that threatened his life admitted to us during a follow up interview that he composed and sent the text message to himself," Chief Bondarenko said. "The student told us he reported that he had been threatened because he did not want to go to school. He admitted he fabricated the threat."
Chief Bondarenko said the student reported receiving a text message at about 2 p.m. from a person he said he had met in St. Paul, Minnesota. The message threatened the student's life. He received a second text at 3:30 p.m. that the person was en route to Prescott to harm him at school.
"The student admitted to us and our investigation confirmed that he sent both text messages to himself and fabricated the story about the person in St. Paul, who does not exist," Chief Bondarenko said.
Prescott police and Pierce County sheriff's deputies stood by at the high school campus while students and staff remaining in the building after dismissal left. School district officials then decided to cancel evening activities at the high school as a precaution while the threat was being investigated.
The student, who is a juvenile and lives in Prescott, was released to his father. He will be referred to Pierce County authorities for possible criminal charges.
"School district officials and my department took the threat seriously. The decision to cancel evening activities was strictly a precaution in the best interest of public safety," Chief Bondarenko said. "We did not learn until after the activities were canceled that the threat was a hoax."
Prescott (Press Release) - On Thursday, April 24 near the end of the school day, a Prescott Senior High School student received a text message that was threatening in nature. Strictly as a precaution, evening activities at the high school were canceled and law enforcement officers stood by while remaining staff and students left the building. At no time was there a direct threat to students or staff safety. The decision to cancel evening activities was precautionary in nature. An investigation into the threat is being conducted by the Prescott Police Department.


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Silver Springs closes, to become state park
SILVER SPRINGS, Fla. - One of Florida's oldest tourist attractions has closed down.
Silver Springs will reopen Oct. 1 as a state park. Sunday was its last day under operation by Palace Entertainment.
The north Florida attraction was famed for its glass bottom boats. It also was plagued by low attendance and pollution that clouded its waters.
The state agreed to accept a $4 million lease buy-out from Palace Entertainment. The funds will be used to help clean up the pollution and restore the property to its natural condition.
Fans of the attraction took a last tour Sunday. Chris Milano of Mount Dora tells the Ocala Star-Banner (http://bit.ly/165008r ) that she first visited as a child 50 years ago. She remembered the park's monkeys and water so clear she could see through to the bottom.


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The Portlandia Cookbook Coming in 2015, Will Include Famous 'Colin the Chicken' Recipe
January 10, 2014 // 10:28 am
Portlandia, the IFC show by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, is known for its hilarious takes on the charming, curious folks of Portland, OR. As many die-hard viewers also know, the show is filled with some of the most memorable food sketches on television.
The Portlandia Cookbook…
[ADVENTURE] One Day of Feasting in Portlandia
March 23, 2013 // 4:27 pm
Portland: The home of thick-framed glasses, artists, mountains and — great food. It's no secret that the Northwest is crawling with bangin' restaurants. The hard part is getting over there, though. Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the West Coast. Since I could only squeeze one day…
Tour the World's Only Vegan Strip Club [NSFW]
February 5, 2013 // 3:38 pm
"You know how sometimes you're like, oh I want to see naked women today, and I want to get vegan food, and I don't have time to make two stops?"
Sigh, hate when that happens. Thank goodness comedian Kumail Nanjiani of the "Kumail Tours Portland" webisodes (run by the same peeps…


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This video which is put out by the New England based Maine Primitive Skills School is about field dressing small game – but they're using a pretty big porcupine. Call me a greenhorn but when someone says small game to … Continue reading
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Payback! Over 50,000 Feral Hogs From America Overrun Mexico
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Lakeside Manor is an acclaimed estate featured in numerous magazines and TV shows, according to the property's Realtor. It was certified by the Secret Service for French President Sarkozy's US visit in 2007. It features more than 58 acres and more than 2,300 feet of shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy stayed at the property during a vacation in the summer of 2007.
The property features a total of 8 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms and 3 half-bathrooms.
The estimated property tax bill for 2012 is $129,870.
It was built in 2006 by a top executive at Microsoft.
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Middle school students in the Bethlehem Area School District did far better on the state's practice version of an algebra graduation exam than their counterparts across the state.
Results show that 64 percent of the district's middle-schoolers who took the Algebra I Keystone test last spring scored proficient or advanced, according to data presented at Monday's school board Curriculum Committee meeting. That compares with 39 percent of the 94,393 students who took the test across the state.


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(NBC) -- Hybrid electric vehicles are growing in popularity.
They save energy, but what about saving your life?
Hybrids have a potential hidden danger for passengers and first responders during a crash.
When every second counts, a hybrid car could be your worst enemy.
Although most hybrids test well in crash situations according to the Insurance Institute Of Highway Safety, there are risks first responders face that could slow down a rescue.
Mechanic Troy Cummings warns the same components which makes the car fuel efficient also make it a potential death trap when involved in a serious accident.
"It could cost you your life if they can't get to you and if they don't know specifically the vehicle and how to disable the hybrid system," Cummings says.
Cummings says the issue stems from the high voltage cables running through the car's frame, which are connected to the battery. "Most of the amperage in the hybrids can be upwards of 100 amps or greater, so the potential to kill you is right there."
That's where the danger lies for first responders; they must make sure there's no electricity running through those orange or yellow cables before they can use metal tools like the Jaws of Life to get you out.
Lieutenant Gene Rogers says wrecks involving hybrids are common, which means his crews are constantly being trained on how to act fast and appropriately when an accident happens.
While professionals may know the risks before a crash, the same may not be true for owners.
Toyota, who makes the popular Prius hybrid car said they are aware of the problem and have been training first responders since the launch of the hybrid in the early 2000s.
They stress the importance of first responder training as hybrids and electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity.
Toyota has an emergency response guide available online.


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Farage On Marr. A Towering Performance.
This was Nigel Farage at his very best: the man of the people, relaxed but determined, fair minded but firm, tolerant but strong, patriotic but generous. Really it couldn't have gone any better.
All the vile abuse hurled at him by the small men and women of the media and the political establishment, the disgraceful BBC bias, the blatant hypocrisy of Tory and Labour that ferment conflict within our country every day. Nigel dealt with them all with a smile and good grace.
He is stronger than ever. The UKIP policies that he hinted at seem sensible and popular. Protest votes will be hardening into solid support. Britain now despises the identikit Cameron, Miliband, Duncan Smith, Balls and the rest. The chattering idiots at the Guardian and the BBC and the Bullingdon Club associate members at the Telegraph and the Times. They're all as out of touch as each other. The Fleet Street Mafia is as disgraced as the members of the cabinet and shadow cabinet. We want none of you anymore!
This Is Real Journalism. Honest And Heroic.
Russia Today presenter Abby Martin speaks out about Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A brave woman, probably now unemployed.
Exposure. Britain's Booming Cannabis Business.
Well I thought it was excellent. The only complaint I have is some wild and ridiculous claims about the value of cannabis plants. Other than that, the film did an excellent job of making the case for regulation. It must have been crystal clear to anyone watching it that present policy is idiotic, self-defeating and causes far more harm than it prevents.
My former colleague on the CLEAR executive, Stuart Warwick, was the star of the show. He came across as warm, humane and truly sensible. He was also the only man with the balls to show his face. Well done Stuart!
The dealers and grow robbers were blindfolded with their voices disguised. Even Orson Boon, promoter of the London Cannabis Club (LCC), was too scared to show his face. So it was ironic in the extreme that he stole the words I have published so often that "cannabis is not a subculture but a mainstream issue". I admire the LCC's entertaining Facebook page where it publishes some delicious photos of weed and buds but it is the very essence of the cannabis subculture. It is for the nerdy tomato grower when 99% of us buy them at the supermarket! This is exactly what needs to change.
All in all, a very good programme. I hope it does some good.
BBC Staff Display Rudeness And Ignorance Towards HM The Queen
I have seen nothing so shameful, crass and ignorant as the behaviour of staff in the BBC newsroom during the Queen's visit today.
I saw not one bow, curtsey, nor even a bow of the head as Her Majesty passed by. Instead, in vulgar and embarrassing fashion virtually everyone was pointing their mobile phone, gawping, intruding, forgetting themselves. 'Chav' seems the perfect moniker for such individuals.
If this is the behaviour of well educated people at the world's leading news organisation at the pinnacle of British cultural life then we are sadly diminished.
Masterchef. It's My Secret Pleasure.
I love Masterchef. Every year, in every version: the original, professional, junior, celebrity – I'm sure they'll come up with another one soon.
This is finals week and I never knew you could get teared up about cooking!
My hot tip is Natalie, the 'common as muck' but charming ingenue. Personality plays a big part.
It's worth watching. The music, which reveals the rhythm of cooking, is a vital ingredient.
Witch Hunts. Self-Flagellation. Paedophilia. I Admire The BBC.
An extraordinary and bizarre event took place tonight between 10.30 pm and 10.35 pm.
Newsnight was running its lead story about Panorama's story about Newsnight not doing a story about Jimmy Saville.
Five minutes later Panorama started its story about Newsnight not doing a story about Jimmy Saville.
Meanwhile on BBC News the lead story was Panorama, Newsnight, Panorama on Newsnight, Newsnight on Panorama on Newsnight.
You have to give the BBC due credit and respect.
Clearly bad things took place on its premises and under its auspices but the absurd level of guilt by association or even suspicion is pernicious and evil. MPs are grandstanding over it, including John Whittingdale, chair of the Culture select committee, whose politicking and pre-judgement of his own inquiry is disgraceful. Obviously the print media and other broadcasters are exploiting it for their own ends but I admire the BBC's handling of the scandal. Any other media organisation would have covered it up.
The BBC is its own fiercest critic and I congratulate it for that.
Hindsight is a wonderful thing and a dreadfully cruel thing for those who had the best intentions.
The Newsroom
This is a wonderful new HBO television series of the standard of the Wire, The Sopranos, ER and, most significantly, The West Wing. Its writer, the legendary Aaron Sorkin, also writes and produces The Newsroom. Official website here.
It is beautifully done and sows so many seeds of so much plot and character potential in its first episode – and it gets even better in the second.
Emily Mortimer is gorgeous as the female lead. It amuses, irritates and then enrages me that this delightful British actress plays the noble American "land of the free" story but at least she doesn't feign any accent and it's clear she's a Brit.
It starts as the Gulf of Mexico disaster is breaking news and it has a great, inspirational philosophy too – do you remember when we used to regard journalists as heroes and seekers after truth?
The Newsroom is exciting and very special.
Watch it.
Crimewatch On Prohibition
It's not my favourite programme. It's the BBC doing tabloid exploitation and sensationalising crime. Since Fiona Bruce was kicked off for being "too old" it's lost all semblance of any dignity. I watched it tonight though and was struck how three out of four of the vile. disgusting crimes featured were all, quite obviously, the product of prohibition.
The first two were characterised by levels of risk or violence totally out or proportion to the potential gain – crack or smack heads in need of a fix or a pipe. The third was clearly a punishment attack over drug debts.
These evil crimes are the product of government policy. I make no apology nor claim any excuse for the scumbags that committed them but if prohibition was ended, the criminal markets were undercut , then there would be no motive for such evil. Those few that wished to destroy their lives could do so without being forced into crime against those innocents who choose a more productive and decent life.
It is the most absurd idiocy of modern government that this moral retribution against those who err is the cause of most crime in our society.
Is it not time that we opened our eyes and employed a touch of common sense?