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Michael Sanchez sportsInternational Legends Cup Is Coming to Albuquerque… If they can find somewhere to playSol FC's all set to bring World Cup players to Albuquerque in the International Legends Cup—just as soon as they nail down a venue. sportsSummer AlternativesSports to enjoy right nowWith slim pickings in the sports department, late summer is a good time to check out the games that get crowded out at other times of year. Sol FC sportsAlbuquerque's Newest Team: The Sol FCAfter Team USA's incredible win last Monday night, the country seems primed to love soccer again—right on time. And since local is the best reflection of the national, this is an apt time to mention that Albuquerque is developing their own semi-professional soccer team, the Sol FC. In an exclusive interview with the Alibi, Sol FC General Manager Larry Espinoza shared his vision for the future of the team in Albuquerque, reveled in a bit of local pride and reflected on the beginning of this year's World Cup and this new venture in the 505. The Sol opened their inaugural season on May 3 in Las Vegas, playing against the Mobsters of the USL Premier Developmental League (PDL). Before that, though, there was a lot of work before the season began—and before the team was even formed. Espinoza says that he and Ron Patel, president of the team, have put in the work, but they haven't been alone. The team runs with the help of an extensive network of volunteers: everyone from high school students to a social media guru, running both the official Twitter account as well as their Instagram. Albuquerque Sol FC may be merely a fourth-tier team this year, but Espinoza says the attendance in our fair city is smashing the competition. "The average [attendance] for PDL is 200. Our first home game, we had more than our five opponents' previous games combined." Not surprising, given the documentation of fans' desire for a local, professional soccer team. However, the transition up the ranks of the PDL obviously will not—and cannot—happen overnight. Espinoza says the plan is to continue to move up the ranks: "Probably not next year, but maybe the year after, really make a push to go USL Pro." That, however, will involve getting a 5,000-seat stadium into the picture. So the team and its affiliates plan to go before the New Mexico State Legislature. "We'll do our homework. We'll go before the legislature again this February. We believe we'll get the money. There's a lot of things that have to be included to build an MLS team. We believe we can build that." The biggest signs that this team is already a success, though, can't be counted, unlike attendance figures. Nor can those successes be summarized as succinctly as Espinoza's repeated afirmations. The true success of the team shines when you get to see a game in person, where you'll hear the PA guy 'sponsoring' yellow cards with bail bonds companies and hear about a highlighted charity at each game. The intensely personal feel of both the physical and mental spacemakes this a truly Albuquerque team. That local spotlight will grab an even bigger stage at the last home game of the season on Saturday July 12. Espinoza claims, "If you played soccer in Albuquerque, you know the name Pat Grange." Grange was a local soccer legend, whose tragic diagnosis with ALS led to his untimely death at 29 years of age. ESPN showcased his story recently. The game on Saturday, July 12 will be dedicated to Pat Grange and the Albuquerque Sol FC will retire his jersey. Espinoza says he's in talks to make sure Grange's parents are guests of honor. And the charity the Sol will be partnering with for their last home game? The ALS Association. As a great way to celebrate the legacy of soccer in the city of Albuquerque and the state of New Mexico, the Sol FC's last home game stands head and shoulders above any other options. And, while you're at the game, think about what this team could mean for the future as well. The Sol have five home games remaining, all of which are played on the Ben Rios field at St. Pius high school. Tickets can be obtained at the gate for $10 on game day. Children's tickets are only $5, and they can both be bought ahead of time online, but you will pay a handling fee. sportsNBA Finals Rematch SetTwo-time defending champions Miami Heat play the San Antonio Spurs in the 2014 NBA finals. sportsUniversity of Connecticut Women's Team Destroys Notre Dame in NCAA FinalBut does basketball matter if few people watch?Are you tired of UConn yet? Too bad, because they keep kicking ass. SportsNation Poll sports2014 NCAA Final Four SetWhen UNM was tossed from the NCAA Tournament, the Big Dance didn't stop. Last weekend, the tourney was whittled down to the Final Four. The University of Florida Gators, the Wisconsin Badgers, the Kentucky Wildcats and the Connecticut Huskies are the the last four teams left in Division I college basketball. Of these last four teams, there is only one number one seed left: the top team overall, Billy Donovan's crew. Kentucky has proved the pre-season hype to be justified, defying the odds of an 8 seed. Coach Calipari has coaxed the most out of his powerful, notably Aaron Harrison. Harrison knocked in a 3 ball with 2.3 second left to upset 2-seed Michigan on Sunday night. The Wildcats entered the season with hefty expectations but failed to live up on them for the majority of the slog. With 10 losses, the season could have been seen as a letdown; until March Madness began. After knocking out previously unbeaten Wichita State and intrastate rival Louisville, the team seems to be playing their best ball at the perfect time. The Connecticut Huskies, on the other hand, may have also been ranked for much of the beginning of the season, but never had the expectations of Big Blue foisted upon them. UConn, content to fly under the radar for much of the season, dominated trendy pre-Tourney pick, Michigan State on Sunday. While the final margin was only six points, UConn seemed to be in control of their destiny for the majority of the game. This has been the case since they needed overtime o take out St. Joe's in the first round of the Tournament. Shabazz Napier, the senior guard from Storrs, has put the team on his back, and his free throws seemed to clinch the game. The aforementioned, overall number one seed Florida cruised past the previous upset-minded Dayton Flyers. This is nothing new for the Gators, who won it all in 2007 and have been to the Elite Eight for the last three years in a row. Florida's coach, Billy Donovan, has been here before and seems poised – at least mathematically – for a run to the championship. However, the team that the majority of the nation has rallied around by far is Wisconsin. The Badgers have shown tremendous tenacity and the play of Frank Kaminsky is a big part of their overtime victory against the West Region 1 seed Arizona Wildcats. Although Wisconsin entered the post-season as a 2 seed, most pundits overlooked the team in their predictions of who would be left standing at this time of the year. The semifinal matches will be played on Saturday night, with both games televised on TBS. The final matchup, for the national championship, will take place on Monday, April 7. 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Suburban elections: Offices on ballot crucial, turnout 'pitiful'
BY BECKY SCHLIKERMAN Staff Reporter April 9, 2013 12:19PM
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Turnout was mostly poor Tuesday as hundreds of local elected posts were up for grabs in the suburbs.
"That's pitiful," Will County Clerk Nancy Schultz Voots said. "This is the most important election."
From tax rates and public improvements to basic services such as snow plowing, residents will see the day's balloting having a direct impact on their lives. Local units of government with slots being filled Tuesday have control over an estimated $1 billion in public money.
"There is no reason they should not vote," Voots said. "With the economy the way it is right now, you think people would get out and vote."
From Mettawa to Villa Park, from North Chicago to south suburban Dolton, a slew of mayoral races have been brewing throughout the Chicago area in preparation for Tuesday's election.
Roughly three-quarters of the area's suburbs elected mayors or village presidents on Tuesday, and more than 100 of those were contested races. Hundreds of other offices were also up for grabs, including trustee and aldermen posts and township, library board, park district and school board spots.
The Cook County Clerk's office said overall turnout was 18 percent throughout the county, though some heated contests saw more than 40 percent turnout.
In the Chicago portion of the 2nd Congressional District, only eleven percent of registered voters had turned up at the polls, according to the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
In Will County turnout was just under 17 percent.
Cook County Clerk David Orr said 63 percent of races in Tuesday's election were uncontested, which resulted in a lot of empty polling places.
"It varies dramatically. You might get 20 percent turnout for all of suburban Cook, but it dramatically varies," Orr said. "The places I visited today, Melrose Park, Oak Park, Oak Lawn, they are municipal races that are contested and those are the races that will drive the most turnout."
Turnout in DuPage County was just under 17 percent.
Right now it's indicative of a low-volume election, which I think everyone expected," Bob Saar, executive director of the DuPage Election Commission said Tuesday morning. The local consolidated contests typically draw between 19 percent and 23 percent turnout, he said. "I don't see anything that says we're going to see anything more than the normal."
In Cook County, Orr said he estimates 12,000 voters had requested absentee mail ballots, and about 7,000 have already come in. Voters had until Monday to postmark their ballot, and those numbers will be counted this week.
There weren't any major polling equipment failures, he said, except for at a Thornton Township polling location. A clerk's office employee apparently noticed that one of the touchscreen voting machines was unplugged.
In Country Club Hills, two precincts fought over a very crowded and small polling place in the suburb's police station.
In Will County,Voots had to force her way into a polling place in the Naperville portion of Wheatland Township when she found the doors were locked. Election judges were supposed to start their day at 5 a.m. to set up, but the Tall Grass Clubhouse at 3324 Deering Bay Drive was closed when she stopped by to vote.
After consulting with the Will County State's Attorney's Office, Voots authorized her field technician to break into the building. He used a screw driver to pry the lock open, she said. All the alarms were set off in the building, but the judges were able to get in and open on time so no voters were turned away, Voots said.
"We did get it open," Voots said. "In the long run, it turned out pretty good."
Voots predicted late last week that 18 percent of the voters would weigh in on Tuesday's decisions. By comparison, the last presidential election drew 71 percent, she said.
In west suburban Aurora, two hotly contested races are expected to bring out voters. The at-large race between incumbents Bob O'Connor and Rick Lawrence has drawn the most attention at the city level. O'Connor has served seven terms in his at-large seat while Lawrence is the current alderman from the 4th Ward. Also, both East and West Aurora school board have weathered much controversy within the past two years as parents questioned both district's board and administrations openness and responsiveness to the community on a variety of issues from finances to staffing.
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confidence is to be shaken. Are we talking about the Iranian leadership
confidence or the confidence of the populace? Weren't both leaders and
citizens outright puzzled at the oddity of a plot that they allege they
didn't commit?
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The U.S. Department of Defense Monday denied reports from over the weekend
that Washington and Baghdad had been unable to come to an agreement
whereby a significant residual American military force would remain in
Iraq beyond the end of the year deadline. Defense Department spokesperson
George Little rejecting reports of a breakdown of negotiations told
reporters that the talks "are ongoing and no final decisions have been
made." The original report was from AP on Saturday, quoted unnamed senior
Obama administration official as saying that all American troops will
leave Iraq except for about 160 active-duty soldiers attached to the U.S.
STRATFOR has long talked about how the United States must maintain some
20,000 troops in Iraq, which would serve as a blocking force designed to
prevent Iran from exploiting the vacuum that would be created in the event
of a complete American withdrawal from the country. Tehran, through its
allies in the Iraqi government, has been able to prevent Washington from
re-negotiating the status of forces agreement. The end result is that with
less than three months to go before the Dec 31 deadline, it appears
unlikely that the Obama administration would be able to clinch its desired
deal with the al-Maliki government.
But if there is to be an agreement between Baghdad and Washington, it will
stem from a behind the scenes understanding between the United States and
Iran. The Iranians, however, have the upper hand, and thus have very
little incentive to negotiate with the United States. Even if the Islamic
republic was to agree to allow a certain number of U.S. troops to remain
in Iraq it would demand a very high price a** one that the United States
would not be willing to accept.
In other words, Washington has been operating from a position of relative
weakness. The discovery of an alleged plot by the overseas arm of Irana**s
elite military force to assassinate Saudi Arabiaa**s ambassador to the
United States on American soil has provided the Obama administration with
a potential tool with which to reshape Iranian perceptions you mean the
American perception of Iran?. While serious issues have been raised even
within the United States questioning the veracity of the plot, the U.S.
government has decided to make use of it to try and push the Iranian
regime into a corner.
The plot allows the Americans to try and shake Iranian confidence how? By
getting the Iranian populace to believe its leadership failed at a gamble?
and get the Saudis and others in the region and around the world to
potentially agree to tougher moves against Tehran. Thus far, the United
States has not been able to come up with a sanctions regime that can
actually force an Iranian capitulation. With greater international
consensus for tougher action Washington can negotiate with Tehran from a
position of relative strength. But the problem is that so far the plot
doesna**t seem to be too convincing a** certainly not at the point where
the international community would agree to an isolation of the Islamic
That could very well change in the event that the Obama administration
unveils additional evidence that could remove a great degree of the
skepticism over the plot. It is only reasonable to assume that the United
States would not be pushing the matter if it didna**t believe it could
make a convincing case. Given the short window of opportunity in Iraq, the
next few weeks will be critical in terms of the U.S. efforts to escalate
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Fraser River Panamax-class tanker proposal gets Lower Mainland's attention
The B.C. Environmental Assessment Office is preparing its report on a project that would see tankers the length of three football fields navigating the Fraser River.
The Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation, a consortium of commercial airlines, wants to build a marine terminal and aviation-fuel storage facility on the south arm of the river, as well as a 15-kilometre pipeline that would deliver the fuel from the terminal to YVR.
The prospect of seeing massive Panamax-class tankers on the salmon-bearing river terrifies retired commercial fisher Terry Slack, who has sailed up and down the Fraser for more than 60 years.
"What worries me a lot is that my friends who are still fishing out there would have to avoid these large vessels carrying oil, and there could be a serious accident with a fish boat on the Fraser," Slack told the Straight in a phone interview.
Slack, who leads community tours to raise awareness about the Fraser, is similarly worried about the effects of a potential spill. "If there was a spill, especially if it occurred in the spring, I think it would probably devastate a whole year of salmon coming back to the Fraser," he said.
According to information provided to the Straight by the B.C. Ministry of Environment, the environment office is finalizing its assessment report on the VAFFC application. The minister of environment and the minister of energy, mines, and natural gas will decide whether or not the airline consortium gets an environmental assessment certificate.
The airport's fuel requirement of 1.4 billion litres per year is currently supplied by Chevron Canada Limited's refinery on Burrard Inlet's southern shore in Burnaby, and British Petroleum's Cherry Point refinery in Blaine, Washington. About 80 percent of the fuel is brought from Burnaby to the airport through a 41-kilometre-long pipeline owned and operated by Kinder Morgan.
The municipal councils of Richmond and Delta have raised concerns about the proposed project.
Vancouver's only Green councillor, Adriane Carr, indicated that she is contemplating bringing a motion to council about the planned jet-fuel facility.
"It's a very sensitive delta and estuary, and of course Vancouver has as much interest in the maintenance of the Fraser River and its prolific salmon runs [as other municipalities]," Carr told the Straight in a phone interview.
Because that is the size of the ship that is being contemplated for the Fraser. Since it hasn't actually happened, there are no pictures of those ships on the Fraser available to illustrate the article. Panamax=Panama?
Please, leave this poor, tortured river alone. We've messed with it enough in our ~140 years in Canada.
The airlines need a reliable source for jet Fuel not a disaster waiting to happen. The VAFFC has "GUARANTEED " there will be a spill but have not demonstrated an effective plan to clean up the mess. It is left to the taxpayers to pay the bill for a Jet fuel spill a fire or explosion. The Richmond and delta Fire departments do NOT have the equipment, training or manpower to deal with a major disaster.
Air Canada West Jet and the other airlines created the VAFFC as a non profit group to buy Jet Fuel for the purpose of fuel hedging . They buy Jet fuel when it is cheaper and store it in massive tanks. As a non profit group they have no real assets so how do the cities get compensation for a costly environmental disaster ?
Twenty years ago the VAFFC had a simiilair plan for the north arm of the Fraser river and Environment Canada said NO, where is the federal government now ? The feds have mandated the BCEAO to do a review for the federal government and have called this process harmonized. The Process has been unfair because the public have not have had an opportunity for responding to the new reports the VAFFC have commissioned. The 180 day guaranteed process has dragged out for almost 700 days !
The BC Auditor general is correct when they criticize the BCEAO and say that they are not effective. The process is not open not transparent and certainly not fair.
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The VAPOR Society has been opposing this project for almost 2 years and now that a decision is expected soon we need your help more then ever please write Premier Christy Clack, BC Environment minster Dr. Terry Lake, Federal Environment minster Peter Kent and PM Stephen Harpar their e-mails can be found on our website at http://www.vaporbc.com/
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Our federal and provincial Ministers of the Environment are asleep at the switch or are deliberately ignoring the extremely high hazardous threat of a flammable fuel vapor cloud explosion and fire, like the ones that had devastated the fuel tank farms in Buncefield, UK; Texas City, US and Jaipur, India.
In the face of this possible conflagration, the imminent decision by the BC Environmental Assessment Office and Port of Metro Vancouver, to approve or not approve the VAFFC's jet fuel transportation proposal is critical for the safety of the nearby population.
The proposed tank farm is expandable to 8 tanks containing 106 Million liters equal to 3.6 petajoules (PJ) of stored energy. That is equivalent to more than 850,000 tons of TNT. This does not include the additional hazardous energy (2.7 PJ) stored in a Panamax tanker unloading at the marine terminal. If there was an incident that causes a fuel vapour cloud to ignite, the fire and explosion would be horrific. The blast's pressure wave, thermal radiation and flying debris would be deadly.
During the 60 year life of this project, serious accidents will happen. Thus I am adamantly opposed to locating a hazardous 80 million liter jet fuel tank farm with six 6 story tanks and marine terminal on the banks of the Fraser River within 400 meters of a condominium, entertainment and sports complex. Safer, more reliable and ecologically friendlier alternatives, like pipelines-only to existing refineries, minimize the worst case consequences.
Absence of risk based land use planning and assessment for hazardous industrial sites allows this to happen and thus exposes the public to an intolerable societal risk. Sufficient measures must exist to protect the population from an accident that is considered to be the worst conceivable.
The public, who have not been consulted on this aspect of the hazardous project, needs to know how big the hazard footprints and risk areas are, to estimate how many casualties could occur under worst case conditions. We have been denied the opportunity to review and comment on this major concern that was not addressed in VAFFC's application.
The sleeping Environmental Ministeries need to be aroused from their somewhat deliberate ignorance.
Jim Ronback, P. Eng. (retired System Safety Engineer)
Director of VAPORBC, www.vaporbc.com
1530 Kirkwood Road,
Delta, BC
604 948 1589
Don't we have the Roberts Bank Super Port, that is definitely not on the Fraser River? Are we not we spending $2 billion+ for new highways and rail infrastructure to service the superport? Wasn't the superport built so that Panama-max ships need not go up the Fraser?
Why don't these folks concentrate on freighters carrying linseed oil ,woood preservitives ,and other far toxic materials up and down the fraser river ...i'll tell you why Jet Fuel is a much sexier topic for people to latch onto .
As a long time Richmond resident who's quality of life is funded by the YVR Airport it makes sick to have to listen to Vapour spin their B.S.
If they were really concerned about Jet fuel spills go after the folks that own the old really old 41km of pipe that goes under North Burnaby (passing under homes ,hospitals ,schools..you get my drift )all the way to Richmond. When put in perspective 15km of new technology double wall pipe and a state of the art marine terminal does not sound to bad to me .
I should have gotten the right name but it's just that he is so forgettable .
I too have seen the rhetoric spewing in Richmond by the vapor crew and frankly enough is enough we've heard your same sing song too many times. I love how these organizations come up with corny and mis-spelled acronyms to try to create an identity. Vapor has a 'u' in this country! and where's the 'f'?
Here's another beauty
Broke = Burnaby Residents Opposed to Kinder Morgan Expansion
Brotkme?....Learn to spell!


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68to177 5pts @marshknuteYou're not suggesting Ferrari's are automatics, are you?If that's what you think, google "Flappy Paddle Gearbox" and learn a little bit.I do agree though that this is an insanely cool car, and happily America's first PROPER super car, but I do prefer Ferrari's and McClaren's. Never been much for Lambo's though.
Danny 5pts So dealer have to qualify to sell this car, and they must have the certified technician to service this car, plus only few of these go to the 'authorized dealer'. I am sick of going through all the troubles in just trying to get a price on this car and where I can actually get one - forget it, I am getting a porsche instead. No wonder the North American auto maker is doing so bad, it's all because they got their basic 'demand and supply' concept all mess up.
FriskyDingo 5pts I'm kind of on the fence honestly. Here's my take-+ higher focus on quality and craftsmanship+ hasn't abandoned it's raw, visceral character+ giving it a sense of difection and designating competition- the styling is ho-hum, daring, but somewhat contrived and cliched- still using the old transmisission and V10, albeit with updates-about three late to the partyI like how they improved build quality and material usage. And the two trims are a good idea. Numbers look good on paper, and seem to be delivered in a more enjoyable experience. It's nice that they evolved the styling, but it's a little fussy in areas. It also would've been nice to see a new smaller displacement OHC V10 that spun to 7,000rpm+ and a dual clutch option. So, so close. But I feel this could have been the next model year to the last, not a three year after the fact replacement.
22_differential 5pts Its going to be interesting to see if any of these changes affect performance. I thought that by now chrysler would have re-designed the look of the viper but maybe they want to stick to the viper roots. And to the people who say 640 hp isnt enough are not too bright because the vette zr1 produced 638 hp but it was supercharged unlike the vipers naturaly aspirated v-10. Until they actually test this its hard to say whether it will be any good or not.
92Vectra1.6i 5pts Those shocks Ferrari is using were first introduced on the 50th anniversary 2003 Corvette. As for 640 horsepower being "not enough" it's PLENTY in a world of $4 a gallon gas and speed limits. As I first stated, I believe if Chrysler wants long term success and profit from the Viper it needs to take on the entire Corvette line and that would mean (horrors!) less powerful V8 powered Vipers !!!
ML430 5pts @ Infidel2: Yes Porsche does but I believe this ideology can be called "Growing The Brand." Hot rod the Viper was. There is nothing wrong with anyone having higher aspirations. Look at GM aiming the CTS-V at AMG and M. The ZR1 was not aimed at the Mustang GT. All it's missing is a good interior. Ferrari is already using the shocks from the CTS-V (and the ZR1 I believe) Why not aim the Viper at Lamborghini and other exotics? The Viper ACR has already kicked their ass (aside from the Ferrari FXX) on The Ring.
Infidel2 5pts The new Viper's fundamental design flaw starts with the incorrect conclusion that minimalism and refinement are mutually exclusive. They aren't. Porsche has been demonstrating that fact and kicking EVERYBODY'S ass on and off the race track for decades.And, honestly, the designers had to be hitting the hookah to believe that this car would compete in the same marketing space as Lamborghini or any other genuine exotic. It's a hot rod, not an exotic supercar.
SirProStatus 5pts I don't understand why everyone is crying about the motor. Its the most powerful N/A V10 production in the whole world. and its the base model. 640 HP is a lot of horsepower. just cause the new lambo, and new Ferrari have 700 hp or more doesent mean that the viper has little hp. and im sure there will be an ACR model that will destroy the nurburgring and seca just like the old 2010 ACR did.
ML430 5pts Good point Infidel2. I already compared them both earlier today and I still would take this new Viper over the old interior in the old Viper. Just imagine, you've got the old Viper sitting at a stop light and someone pulls up next to you in this new one. Not a good feeling! Of course, if that doesn't matter to you then by all means get the old one. Same argument if/when GM improves the interior of the Corvette. Both cars will still have their loyal fan base. The interior improvements are to win over those who didn't buy one in the past simply because when you pay 100 grand for a car, you should have a decent interior. I don't think Chrysler/SRT is aiming at the Corvette exactly, I think they are looking PAST it (ie., Lambo and others). Corvettes are everywhere, they are trying to make the Viper just as exclusive as Lambo and Ferrari.
stanczyk 5pts Well done ... I belive , at least they didn't let Italians put their "...sophisticated but greedy fingers" into the project, so generally Chrysler didn't screw it up ! .. :)...I personally think previous Viper looks a little bit better (simpler, which is good in such a brutish machine... ), but horsepower, interior and overall feel seems to be better ...I belive they will introduce some direct Vette Z06 fighter with Supercharged 6,4 HEMI - sth like 530HP .. and it won't be a disgrace ! ......This thing and Toybaru are most interesting cars on NY Auto-show ... ...Am I the only person who thinks that this LED headlamps in "ferarri-esque" front, and Maserati GT - inspired rear looks a little bit cheap ?!?
Infidel2 5pts Let's face it: The Viper was never a looker. And by the time production ended, its styling was ridiculously obsolete. It was a hulking, muscle-bound throwback entirely out classed and out performed by the new crop of high tech, high performance cars.I had hoped that Fiat would have injected the "new" Viper some very much needed Italian style, flare and refinement. It didn't. This car appears as an extremely basic mid-model refreshing of the car that existed when production ceased.Please tell me what is compelling about this when one can buy a low-miles "old" Viper that looks the same, offers comparable performance (with less nanny gear) and costs half as much.
kdaviper 5pts I'm surprised at some of the comments. It looks like people haven't read the article. Maybe they just can't read, so I shouldn't say too much to offend all of the aspies here. First of all, the Viper does have a new chassis, stiffened by 50% over the last model and lighter too. I don't think most people here know all that goes into designing a car... This thing only shares cues with the 599 because there are certain optimal shapes for aerodynamics and Function must triumph over form. Personally, I always the 599 looked a bit like a Viper.
cars3 5pts So sexy, such a beautiful car. And V10 engine with rear-wheel drive!! YES!! Thank you Chrysler!! I'm so happy they decided to continue with this Viper, it looks absolutely stunning and drives even better too.
Randor650 5pts I am going to assume this has a short throw shifter (think i got tht terminology right). If not I hope 6th gear won't cause some people problems. The e-brake looks kinda high and close to that corner of the shifter.
imaynotbesam 5pts DID they fix 5th gear? there was a match Viper vs Corvette. the Viper dominated the standing mile until you put it in 5th gear, then it just did NOT accelerate and the VETTE won
MasterZX 5pts Well Dodge (SRT) you blew a great chance to knock one out of the park. Creating a retro Viper with great engineering changes puts it into the ME TOO trend with the retro Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, and Dodge Challenger. Come on America we can do better than this! The new/old Viper may drive great and perform outstandingly, but the 60's, 70's & 90's are over!
92Vectra1.6i 5pts Our shop has Toyota Tundras that date back to 2001 (the second year of production) and I can assure you, they all have six lug wheels (I've changed enough tires on them to know).
steelyknives 5pts has a striking resemblance to the 90s knightrider wannabe viper tv show hero car.http://starcarcentral.wordpress.com/2010/08/16/viper-defender-a-rare-starcar-goes-up-for-bid-rare-ford-futura-batmobile-appearance-in-the-show/
kcconnolly 5pts So now that its an SRT I guess I'm not supposed to look at it and think of other Dodge products... but it still looks like the Caravan got turned into a sports car. That being said, I like the general lack of electronics and such that are allowed on this car as it harks from a different era in raw performance. It will be a fun comparison against the other classes it doesn't really fit into.
DrCoyle34 5pts This is the ONLY car I liked from Dodge. Now its SRT only, makes it even better :) I wonder when MT will test the ZR1 and this poisonous snake! Heck while there at it, throw in the 2013 GT500. We can all kick back, twist the cap on a few cold ones and enjoy! :)
92Vectra1.6i 5pts I liked that the original Intrepid ES had the same face as the original Viper, but this new Viper having the same mug as a second generation Intrepid SE? Not so much. I've said for a while that if Chrysler really wants to get serious about competing with the Corvette, they'll introduce base (415-430 horsepower) and mid-range (485-505 horsepower) Hemi V8 powered Vipers to take on the entire range of Corvettes along with having Vipers available that don't feature six figure price tags !! Of course, if they can do the 600+ horsepower V10 only thing and still make money, more power to them !!
raylo993 5pts I'm a Porsche guy, but I still find this new Viper very appealing. The best Viper yet with a classy and quality interior. This will compete nicely against the ZR1 and I will take the new Viper over the GT-R any day. I bet the Viper is more thrilling and fun to drive than the GT-R and it looks way more exotic than a GT-R. Thumbs Up!!
Mantisman51 5pts You made my point drivertt. You are not who this car is meant for. The first 427 Cobra was crashed into a wall the first test drive. Yet people pay millions to buy a real Cobra. So keep wearing the gold chains to the disco in your Vette or 911. There's a big enough car world for every type.
insidertrading 5pts I'm one that prefers the more brainy GT-R/ 911 Turbo type cars but I've always liked the Viper and its shunning of modern technology and its utter disregard for MPGs and efficiency......However, I thought it would have at least benefited from the Ferrari parts bin, not even the older Ferrari tech?? Nothing??They had us wait this long, they might have given us an all-new car...
sleddriver 5pts I'm surprised no one mentions the sound of the V10. All the Vipers I've heard sound like UPS trucks.
DriverTT 5pts I like the Corvette, and I'm certainly not scarred of driving a Viper, especially a new one that has been much better sorted than what came before it.A car that scares you when driving it, is a car that shouldn't have been built to handle in a scary way. That's just bad design and tuning. I suppose one thinks they are no "disco Dan" and would gladly strap a rocket to the roof of a Pinto cause it's just so outta control and....MANLY!Well, you can have that, and enjoy.
a.tate 5pts The most disappointing thing here has nothing to do with the car, but with the numerous people bashing it.The Viper was never meant to compete with cars like the techno dream GTR or the every-mans Corvette. It was never meant for Dual-Clutch transmissions or fancy engine shenanigans. If you think it was, please go back and read some automotive history.The closest comparison you can make is to a Lamborghini, a car that offers extreme performance, outrageous styling and an over the top attitude. The Viper fulfills that same M.O. it just does it in an American, old school, cobra inspired way.Learn that and stop bashing something before it even has a chance to prove itself.
L-Finesseness 5pts Looking at this thing head-on, down the hood, and in person, this thing just looks menacing. I actually like the headlights. They make it smarter and keep it from looking like a Hot Wheels car. The back end is absolutely wild. I love it! Good to see they kept the V-10. Can't wait to see how it performs.
EL.Commacho 5pts Love it. This thing screams Viper. Just 2 questions:1. Did anyone catch how the headlamps look like eyes? 2. When can we see this in blue with white stripes? @Viper_24Good eye. That is a stamp of Laguna Seca.
jbernard 5pts I think it's gorgeous. A few missteps here and there (I'm not sure I'm a fan of the led treatment to the headlights) but otherwise, I think this is a beautiful design, the fiat prancing horse influence is very visible (aerodynamically functional brake duct behind the b pillar), but it still remains every bit a viper. To those that think this should've been more, its a purist car, and with the performance figures its boasting, I'm sure fiat group didn't want this beast infringing on ferrari sales, the f12 would be a direct competitor if this thing gained an automated manual.
Mantisman51 5pts No, Gilles said they tested Porsche, Lamborgini and Ferrari SUPERCAR owners to ask what they thought was lacking. The consensus was it was a GREAT car with a CHEAP interior, and the cheap interior is what would keep them from buying it. The 911 and Corvette are NOT supercars and their owners are NOT who they are hoping to win over. It is focused on being a supercar and not a Disco Danmobile like the Vette and 911. Also, Chrysler does not want this car to sell 100k units a year. They want to attract driving purists that want to own a real drivers car that Disco Dans would be too afraid to drive.
Trackaholic 5pts A couple other points:I am a little concerned about the 14" brake rotors. Seems like with 19" wheels, 15" rotors should be acheivable. 14" seems sufficent for a car with 300-400 HP, but with over 600 HP, I think the brakes may need to grow for track use. Maybe all the venting will pay off in that respect, making smaller brakes reasonable.It will be very interesting to see how the C7 Vette looks. I love the smooth, sleek exterior of the Viper and some versions of the C6. The Z06 starts to have issues with all the venting IMO. I'm nervous that the C7 will go even further in that direction, but we'll see. Should be an awesome comparison between the two (not to mention the GT-R, 911, McLaren, 458, LFA, etc.).Now we just need Ford to bring back a 2800 lb GT with a high reving version of the 5.0 that makes 500+ HP.-T
Trackaholic 5pts I love how the exterior is closer to the Gen1 GTS Coupe, and how overall it is clearly a Viper.The interior is fantastic.I am still a fan of the 3-pedal layout, but I do feel they should be planning on a dual clutch version at some point. I would like to see them add an auto rev-match for the manual like Nissan has on the 350Z (it should also be defeatable) for those times you don't want to heel-toe on your own, but still want the benefit of a smooth downshift.The engine in some ways is disappointing because it hasn't changed much and seems so large, but on the other hand it is making huge power and torque, and still makes more HP/Liter (for those who care) than the Vette Z06 (505/7.0 = 72, 640/8.4 = 76). It also makes more torque/liter (470/7.0 = 67, 600/8.4 = 71).It will be interesting to see where the overall weight comes in. The 2010 Vipers were 3450-3350 depending on version, so 100 lbs off that puts it at a decently low weight.Can't wait to see pricing and more details.-T
slewatha 5pts Surprised it doesn't have a new chassis. The next generation Vette will probably be a significantly better car, dynamically speaking.
delly 5pts i don't get how everyone is complaining about the styling changes not being drastic enough, it's a viper so its going to look like a viper. what'd you all want it to look like a suv or something?
dhan219 5pts I'm not impress with this Viper at all. It looks like they did the chrysler sebring to chrysler 200 treatment. It's the same body style with some led's off from ebay. It is a better Viper that lost some weight. I feel this car only matches the aging ZR1 with he same Horse power. People say they will take this over a vette but which Vette 2013 or 2014. A new Vette is coming out so I will hold my judgement. So we have a 2013 GT500 with more HP and half the cost.
08LS3vette 5pts Ralph and company absolutely knocked this one out of the park. I love the fact it looks like an updated 2nd Gen GTS. I always loved that car.
CommanderMAD 5pts Beautiful, simply beautiful!Looks a bit awkward in some of those photos, but i'm sure it looks much better in reality. Cant wait to see how this brute performs!


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I thought every team had to have a NZ or SL player. I must be tired - I will have to re-read the lists more closely.
I would've had Roberts in there too, but went with Bond because I needed a NZ/SL.
Some very good teams here, but for me, the standouts are Cabinet's, AZH's and 8ankitj's.
One round penalty was sufficient, just some of the other drafting was poor.
Andy: Even without the Don would still vote for that bowling line up. superb
Watson: Marshall, Garner and Verity added to a batting line up of Headley, Chappell and Tendulkar, GOLD, plus and amazing cordon.
8ankitj: Would have preferred Roberts over Walsh and not a fan of Flower as a keeper. I would also bar Kanhai over Kallis, but that is just down to preference.
Coronis: Would finish just behind 8Ankitj due to slighly lesser quality of the bowling but just great openers and middle order. Also with Sobers and Harvey in the team, can't justify Khan at three or higher than any of that amazing batting line up.
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Wasn't sure whether I should have
Harvey, Pollock, Sobers, Khan.
But thats just me.
I think Sobers is an ideal #4, but with Pollock there and Sobers comfortable anywhere, 5 is the best fit here.
Ah well, too late to change it now :P Very fun draft though Monk. Hadn't realised harvey was a specialist 3, should've looked that up.
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Also Michael had mentioned an auction draft that had interested me.
Well done guys. Tough but had to pick three, went with Cabinet, Coronis and Watson
We should do these live drafts more often, was fun indeed.
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I don't think Wright is concerned about the money as much as he is with the direction of the team.
I think if he knew this team was looking to compete this year or next year he would sign on the dotted line tomorrow.
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more than fair, I would give him a deadline to decide.
Hopefully this deal gets done just so we can find out just how solvent the franchise is. If you're seeing numbers of 15 or so million per year in the first 2 years of the extension you know the team is functionally broke. A team with money to spend would front-load the extension so that he isn't an albatross in the last years of the deal.
I honestly don't think I'd give Wright much more than 8 years/$140 million unless the deal was heavily backloaded or had some deferred money. So hopefully we really did offer that, and hopefully he takes it. If he doesn't, I think it's time to consider trading him.
With all due respect.....
He's concerned about the money. Any time you hear a player say he's concerned about the direction of the team, it only means he'll sign with a better team if the money is about the same.
There have been a few exceptions to this, most notably Gregg Maddux in the 90s and Cliff Lee a few years ago.
But almost always its about the money despite the phony sentiments to the contrary.
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The Association - Cherish
Boy, you think I'm playing around...I'm laying you down.
Freemasons - Believer (ft. Wynter Gordon)
MyToyBox - Take Me Over
Wish I could shut my playboy mouth...
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjaYviPXJXE&playnext=1&list=PL899B974CF3B4 4636&index=27[/ame]
But the full album version of course!
^I can't stand Nicki Minaj but I love her cartoony, faux-British narration at the beginning of this song. She's so ridiculous, I can't help but to crack a smile while listening.
Damn you. I guess I'll have to get a new one.
Yo queria parar el tiempo con tus ojos viendome.
So if these words don't come together
Please listen to the melody
Cause my love's in there hiding
Love this song.
Got my favorite Merle pulled up right now...it helps me when I'm feeling down.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apvdKP3Ahok&feature=related"]I remember that London vacation...[/ame]
okay bye!
Dunno if it's actually Kraftwerk but I really ilke this version and had been enjoying it while I was transiting around this morning... and now.
"Diamond Eyes" by Shinedown
Me Against the Music -- Britney Spears & Madonna
Michael Henry & Justin Roberts
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB7eAXa1Yss"]In My Head Cover[/ame]
I'm listening to the central heating churning the water through the pipes.
I'm listening to the sound of my keyboard as I enter this post.
I see you through the smoky air.
Can't you feel the weight of my stare?
Trying hard to control my heart
I walk over to where you are.
Stars-Dead Hearts
Sugar Walls-- Sheena Easton
Don't You Wanna Stay? Jason Aldean featuring Kelly Clarkson.
"Let's take it slow, I don't wanna move too fast.
I don't wanna just make love, I wanna make love last.
When you're up this high, it's a sad goodbye..."
Nat King Cole's "Mona Lisa" (May have to turn it up a bit.)
Not really an Usher fan but the RedOne remix of his song 'More' is ON FIRE!
Give it a listen; [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flyg0E4FGSM[/ame]


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blog BY wvangler ON June 16 - 1 COMMENTS
No Better Way To Spend Father's Day
This Father's Day, I cannot think of a better way to spend my time than fishing with my two kids in the streams of the Monongahela National Forest.
It's a family tradition that goes back to my ancestors in Pocahontas County, and each time I have been able to get out with my children has been a... [ READ MORE... ]
blog BY John Ross ON May 28 - 0 COMMENTS
100 Best: Seneca Creek
Location: Eastern West Virginia
Type of stream: Freestone
Angling methods: Fly, Spin, Bait
Species: Brook, Rainbows
Access: Long, but not difficult
Season: Year 'round
Supporting Services: Seneca Rocks
Short take: Size of brookies is astounding, but head for the upper end
Handicapped Access: None... [ READ MORE... ]
blog BY John Ross ON May 28 - 0 COMMENTS
100 Best: Cranberry River
Location: Central West Virginia
Type of stream: Freestone
Angling methods: Fly, Spin
Species: Brook, Brown, Rainbows
Access: Easy
Season: Year 'round
Supporting Services: Richwood
Short take: A fly fishin' mountain bikin' paradise
Handicapped Access: Yes
Closest TU Chapter: Kanawha
Taken all... [ READ MORE... ]
blog BY wvangler ON May 7 - 2 COMMENTS
Origin of Sal font Chapter Posted in West Virginia - 9WV, Birthplace of Rivers National Monument, Native Species, Origin Stories | TU Chapters, Sal Font -191
Way back in the the year 2014 a new vision was concieved in central West Virginia. A vision for a 21st century TU chapter and making long term sustainable impacts fueled by a passion for native species. Something edgy and young. The Sal font Chapter was born and only chartered since February 2014.... [ READ MORE... ]
Posted in West Virginia - 9WV
West Virginia Trout Unlimited is proud to present the second annual Mountain State Trout Festival at Elk Springs Resort in Monterville, WV. The new location will engage anglers more directly as the events occur within inches of rising trout. This event will become a rendezvous for trout fishing... [ READ MORE... ]
Posted in West Virginia - 9WV
This year's School will be held in conjunction with the Mountain State Trout Festival at Elk Springs Resort in Monterville. Expert instructors teach the basic skills you need to enjoy this sport in just one weekend. Class size is limited to preserve the quality of instruction, so RSVP is required.... [ READ MORE... ]
Posted in West Virginia - 9WV, Sal Font -191
The Sal font Chapter of Trout Unlimited announces its Bluegill Fishing Derby at Charles Fork Lake slated for April, 26 2014. It will be a day of fun and fishing for kids of all ages. Prizes for all children under age 13. Prizes will be awarded to kids and adults for catching the most bluegill, the... [ READ MORE... ]
blog BY wvangler ON April 15 - 0 COMMENTS
A Monument to Headwaters
Watch this clip of WVTU's Philip Smith as he and other monument advocates discuss the importance of cold, clean, fishable water on PBS This American Land.
Trout Unlimited is West Virginia's largest and most effective sportsman's conservation organization. Growing with over 1,600 volunteer... [ READ MORE... ]
Posted in New River - 207, Virginia - 9VA, New River Valley Chapter - #207, Mountain Empire - 631, West Virginia - 9WV
Elkhorn Creek Cleanup (with WVTU) We will carpool up from Blacksburg. The general plan will be to work for 1/2 day, lunch provided, then fish for 1/2 day.
Posted in New River - 207, Virginia - 9VA, New River Valley Chapter - #207, Mountain Empire - 631, Smith River - 264, Roanoke Valley - 308, West Virginia - 9WV
The Big Stony Creek Workday has been rescheduled due to weather, the new date is April 5th.Please bring gloves. Other tools that would be helpful to bring if you have them: fence post driver, sledge hammer, fence pliers/wire cutters, and round nose shovel. We will plant 75 trees and fence them... [ READ MORE... ]


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The Boston Celtics held a 55-31 halftime lead over the Utah Jazz, a lead Jazz coach Quin Snyder said could be attested to a lack of energy and toughness.
Hayward scores 24, Jazz hold on for 101-99 win over Bucks
Jim Hoehn, Associated Press |
posted Jan 22nd - 10:51pm
Gordon Hayward was money while the Milwaukee Bucks couldn't buy a basket down the stretch.
LeBron scores 26, Cavaliers cruise past Jazz 106-92
Tom Withers, Associated Press |
posted Jan 21st - 10:00pm
After Kevin Love dunked, the Cavaliers exchanged smiles, approving nods and a flurry of fist bumps and high-fives as Quicken Loans Arena rocked during a timeout.
Burke's struggles help sink Jazz in 106-92 loss to Cleveland
Jon Oglesby |
posted Jan 21st - 9:50pm
Utah Jazz point guard Trey Burke scored just two points in a 106-92 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Majority of Utahns want BYU-Utah rivalry to return, poll says
Josh Furlong |
posted Jan 20th - 12:13pm
A majority of sports fans in Utah want to see the BYU-Utah football rivalry return, according to a poll released Tuesday by Dan Jones and Associates for UtahPolicy.com.
New season, same record, new hope for Jazz
Ben Anderson, KSL.com Contributor |
posted Jan 20th - 10:02am
Despite an identical record to that of last year at the season's midway point, the Jazz's young players have provided new hope for its fan base.
Splitter, Leonard lead Spurs to 89-69 win over Jazz
Raul Dominguez, Associated Press |
posted Jan 18th - 9:10pm
The blood rushed out of Gregg Popovich's face as quickly as the San Antonio Spurs coach rose from the bench when Kawhi Leonard remained on the court after a hard foul.
Hayward leads Jazz past woeful, Kobe-less Lakers
Jon Oglesby |
posted Jan 17th - 6:27am
Jazz forward Gordon Hayward scored 31 points, helping the Utah Jazz overcome a third-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 94-85.
Jazz snap three-game skid, beat Kobe-less Lakers 94-85
John Coon, Associated Press |
posted Jan 16th - 10:13pm
Gordon Hayward scored 31 points on 12-of-18 shooting and added seven assists to lead the Utah Jazz to a 94-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
3 blistering minutes doom the Jazz
Jarom Moore |
posted Jan 14th - 3:42pm
The Utah Jazz battled the Golden State Warriors for 45 minutes. Unfortunately the remaining three minutes tilted the game in the Warriors' favor.
Jazz need to go with French connection
Patrick Kinahan, KSL.com Contributor |
posted Jan 14th - 11:17am
If the Jazz are serious about building an identity on defense, Rudy Gobert should start at center. In limited opportunity, Gobert has given the Jazz their best rim protector since Mark Eaton. It also appears Derrick Favors is better alongside Gobert.
Warriors have big third quarter, beat Jazz for 30-5 start
John Coon, Associated Press |
posted Jan 13th - 11:20pm
Scattered chants of "MVP! MVP!" rained down on Stephen Curry as he put the finishing touches on a second-half scoring burst.
Derrick Favors tilting scales in Deron Williams trade
Ben Anderson, KSL.com Contributor |
posted Jan 13th - 10:21am
Revisiting the Utah Jazz decision to trade All-Star point guard Deron Williams for the relatively unproven power forward from New Jersey.
Instant observations on a 97-82 Jazz loss to Houston
Jon Oglesby |
posted Jan 10th - 10:55pm
The Houston Rockets held a 39-15 advantage in fast-break points, picking up a 97-82 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Rockets win 3rd straight, 97-82 over Jazz; Harden has 30
Jordan Godwin, Associated Press |
posted Jan 10th - 10:01pm
The Houston Rockets are starting to gel after a rough stretch when new players were trying to find their place.
Durant leads Thunder past Jazz 99-94
Cliff Brunt, Associated Press |
posted Jan 9th - 10:10pm
Dion Waiters finished with 15 points to help the Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 99-94 on Friday night.
Clippers at Jazz
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Conserve water and take care of your lawn and garden using rain barrels
Remember that old saying, "Everything old is new again?" Rain barrel systems are currently seeing a resurgence, despite the fact that people have collected rainwater for centuries. People started relying on well water and water from municipal supplies for their lawns and gardens because it was quicker and easier, but the recent push for water conservation and green practices has brought it back to the forefront.
Water conservation is important for a number of reasons. We don't have an endless supply of water. In fact, 97 percent of water is undrinkable because its salt water from the oceans. Wasting water also puts a strain on wastewater systems. In rural areas, the less water you use, the longer a life your home's septic system will have. In urban areas, conserving water means saving money on utility bills and reducing utility companies' usage of electricity and chemicals to treat wastewater.
Currently, rain barrel systems are not allowed in certain areas. Check with government officials to make sure you're allowed to set up one. If they are permitted, select a rain barrel from among Sears' garden tools. For example, the Rain Wizard is made out of strong, durable recycled resin. It's made to look like an oak barrel and the material is UV-resistant so the color won't fade, making it more attractive, and it holds up to 50 gallons of rainwater. The plastic screen mesh on top helps keep out bugs, animals and debris. The overflow is on the front, keeping excess moisture away from your home. It has a flat-back design so it sits right up against your home. No need to worry about purchasing downspout parts.
After you purchase your rain barrel from Sears, select a location for it. Garden carts come in handy when you need to get the barrel to its designated spot. You'll need a level surface so the barrel doesn't tip over, because they are h-e-a-v-y when full. In fact, a full 50-gallon barrel can weigh more than 400 pounds. The most important step is to place your barrel under a downspout. That ensures that you're not just collecting rainwater from the area of the barrel, you're getting the entire surface area served by the downspout.
You'll also need to elevate your rain barrel, at least a foot above the ground. You'll want the water level in the barrel to be higher than the spigot to which the garden hose is attached in order for the water to flow out. A slightly higher elevation will make it easier to interact with the spigot. For basic installation, you'll need to cut the gutter just above the top of the rain barrel. Then attach the downspout elbow to direct the flow of water in. If your house has gutters that go directly into the ground, you'll need to purchase a rainwater diverter kit that pumps the water back up so it can go into the barrel.
Next, set up an overflow system. During a heavy rain, hundreds of gallons of water can drain down from your roof. You don't want water pooling near your house's foundation and making a mess of your flower bed. You can add 3 to 6 feet of tubing to allow the excess to drain far away from your house. You can also set up a series of barrels so that after the first fills up, it will overflow to the second and so on. A few notes on safety. Covers keep children from getting inside. When water freezes, it expands, so disconnect the system before winter. Otherwise, the barrel can fill with ice, leading it to burst like a soda can.
Adding a rain barrel system to your house can be an easy and practical way to save money and help the environment. Count on Sears to have all the lawn and garden supplies you need to save you money and time.


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Wind catches the streamers on the bike and the family dog chases behind as mom calls out, "be home by dark!" At night, the smell of dessert fresh from the oven fills the air as you whisper your deepest secrets into a can and string phone. These were the images in our mind as we developed our Wag More Bark Less dog treats. Our bare feet may be covered these days and our bikes have lost their streamers, but the memories and feelings are still alive. Life was simpler then. Simpler times, simpler ingredients, simply the best. Times when meals were made with love, patience, and ingredients fresh from the garden. These Wag More Bark Less dog treats are no wheat treats that you can feel good about giving your dog.
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According to his reports, Clayton noticed a blue Nissan traveling on Bates Pike.
The driver allegedly failed to maintain his lane of travel several times.
After making the stop, Clayton was able to identify the driver as Anthony Hunt, 21. Hunt's drivers license had been suspended for failure to satisfy a citation. A consent to search was obtained and Clayton found part of a suspected marijuana cigarette in the center console of the car.
Hunt was taken into custody and charged with driving on suspended license and possession of Schedule VI.
Clayton also arrested Ronald Wehunt, 47, on suspected drug violations after he performed a traffic stop for a broken tail light.
According to his report, Wehunt had a strong odor of suspected marijuana coming from his vehicle and person.
After getting consent to search the vehicle, Clayton found four suspected marijuana roaches in the console of the vehicle.
Wehunt was taken into custody and charged with driving on a suspended license and simple possession of marijuana, no insurance and violation of the light law, according to the report.
- An alleged graduation party at a local residence resulted in charges against one person.
According to reports from the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, Jennifer B. Hooper, 43, was charged on a citation for 11 counts of contributing to delinquency of minors.
The report filed by deputy Steve McCullough indicated that he made contact with two young men just before 5:30 a.m. Sunday, at Westwood Baptist Church after reportedly seeing them in the parking lot.
McCullough said he noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from their person.
After questioning the two, it was determined they had been at the Hooper residence which was located near the church. The deputy found there were several other juveniles in the home as well.
McCullough and deputy Ben Clayton responded to the address and eventually made contact with Hooper.
Hooper reportedly told the deputies she "did know about the alcohol being consumed by minors, but that she did not purchase it for them," according to the report.
The parents of the alleged underaged were contacted and responded to the residence "to pick them up."
According to the report, their ages ranged from 16 to 19 years of age.
No charges were filed against those who were underaged, according to officials at the Bradley County Sheriff's Office.
Hooper was cited to appear in Bradley County General Sessions Court June 25.
- A utility trailer valued at $2,000 was taken from a Waterlevel Highway address during the weekend, according to a report filed by deputy Earl Pike of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office.
Charles Hoskins said his 16-foot tandem-axle trailer had gone missing from his property.
The trailer was described as being black with angle-iron railing. The bed of the trailer had been finished with 2x6 and 2x8 boards.
Information was collected and passed along to Criminal Investigations Division detectives.


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2014 Board of Directors
Jim Dougherty
Jim Dougherty is an environmental lawyer who, since the 1970s, has opposed dirty energy sources and defended wildlife and wild places. He has campaigned against light pollution since the 1990s, when he successfully sued to block the installation of a sports lighting system adjacent to two bioluminescent bays on the south coast of Vieques, PR. Since 2009 he has campaigned to reform the municipal streetlight fleet in his home town of Washington, D.C.
He is a member the Sierra Club's Board of Directors, a position he has held on and off since the 1980s. At times he has held senior management positions with Defenders of Wildlife, the Environmental Law Institute, and USEPA. He has served as a Director of Friends of the National Zoo; a member of the DC Environmental Planning Commission; and an advisor to the League of Conservation Voters. Jim is also an aspiring night and astrophotographer. He first joined IDA in 1997.
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Vice President
Kelly Beatty
Kelly Beatty is a senior contributing editor for Sky & Telescope magazine. Specializing in planetary science and space exploration, he enjoys writing for a wide spectrum of audiences—from children to professional astronomers. His work has appeared in numerous other publications, and his commentaries have aired on National Public Radio. Kelly has been active in efforts to reduce light pollution for more than 15 years. He served as a co-organizer of IDA's highly successful 2002 Fall Meeting in Boston, USA and chairs the New England Light Pollution Advisory Group. Kelly Beatty |
Christian K. Monrad
Christian K. Monrad (PE) is the vice president of Monrad Engineering of Tucson, Arizona, USA, and has over thirty years of experience in lighting design, specification, construction administration, and compliance with various regional lighting ordinances. His projects have included lighting systems for numerous schools, roadways and parking facilities, as well as retail, aviation, industrial, institutional, athletic, medical, and commercial applications throughout southern Arizona. He is a U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Accredited Professional, a former president of the Southern Arizona Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, and a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Christian K. Monrad, PE |
Connie Walker
Dr. Connie Walker is an associate scientist in the Education and Public Outreach group at the National Optical Astronomy Observatory. She chaired both the U.S. and the global working groups on dark skies awareness for the International Year ofAstronomy and regularly convenes global conferences on astronomy and light pollution education (e.g., International Astronomical Union 2012 Special Session on light pollution). The GLOBE at Night star hunt has gained hundreds of thousands of participants under her management. She chairs the IDA Education Committee and the Global Astronomy Month Dark Skies Awareness program, and sits on the board of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific. She received IDA's Hoag-Robinson award in 2011. National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO)
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Directors at Large
James R. Benya
James R. Benya (PE, FIES, FIALD, LC) is principal of Benya Lighting Design with offices in West Linn (greater Portland), Oregon. An internationally recognized lighting designer, educator, and writer, Jim has won more than 250 lighting design awards worldwide for his residential and commercial projects. He is a fellow of the International Association of Lighting Designers, a fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, a registered professional engineer, a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and is Lighting Certified by the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions. Jim currently serves as chairman of the Board of Fellows and member of the Technical Review Council of IESNA. He also chairs the IDA/IESNA Joint Task Force for a Model Lighting Ordinance. Jim holds a BSE in electrical engineering and a BS (CCS) from the University of Michigan. James R. Benya, PE, FIES, FIALD, LC |
Dr. Tim Hunter
Since 1986, Dr. Tim Hunter has been interested in the growing problem oflight pollution. He founded IDA with Dr.David Crawford in 1987. Currently, Dr. Hunter is a professor in the Department of Radiology in the College ofMedicine at the University of Arizona and was head of the department 2008-2011. He was on the Arizona MedicalBoard (AMB) 1997-2006. Dr. Hunter has been an amateur astronomer since 1950, and he is the owner of two observatories, the 3towers Observatory and the Grasslands Observatory. He is also a prime example of someone whose hobby has run amok, spending more time and money on it than common sense would dictate. He has been the President of the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, Inc. (TAAA) and a member of the TAAA since 1975. He currently is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Planetary Science Institute (PSI). Dr. Tim Hunter |
Christopher Kyba
Christopher Kyba is a light pollution researcher working in Berlin, Germany, and currently the chair of IDA's Night Sky Brightness Monitoring Committee. Through his position on the board, he would aim to further extend IDA's commitment to monitoring skyglow, particularly through increased engagement of citizen scientists and backyard astronomers. Christopher would also provide the board with expert opinions regarding questions of skyglow quantification, as well as updates on the most current research. Chris represents IDA at scientific conferences, and in discussions with other researchers. Christopher Kyba |
Nels Leutwiler
Nels Leutwiler is a lawyer, businessman and a philanthropist. With his wife Elizabeth Taylor Leutwiler, he runs the Nels & Liz Leutwiler Foundation, which supports educational, environmental and social service causes. As a six-year member of the Sierra Club Foundation Board of Directors, he acted as vice chair, treasurer, secretary and chaired several committees. He also was vice president for the Lake County, Illinois Habitat for Humanity and member of the Lake County Forest Preserve District Preservation Foundation Board of Directors. He has practiced law in Colorado and Alaska and was CEO/Chairman of Parkview Metal Products, a manufacturer of components for electronic applications. Currently, he is founder and president of Ridgeline Holdings, a company that purchases, renovates and rents housing in the Chicago area. |
Dr. Mario Motta
A cardiologist and amateur astronomer, Dr. Motta studied the effects of glare to better understand the impact of light pollution on vision. A member of the Massachusetts Medical Society and elected member of the American Medical Association's (AMA) Council on Science and Public Health, Dr. Motta spent years encouraging members of the medical community to recognize the negative effects of glare. In 2009, his campaign bore fruit with the unanimous passage of AMA Resolution 516 officially supporting light pollution efforts and glare reduction efforts. IDA is honored to admit this longtime ally and medical expert to the Board of Directors. His presentation at the 2009 Annual General Meeting, "The AMA Recognizes Light Pollution," is available on the Annual Conference page. |
Scott Roberts
Scott W. Roberts is a supporter of outreach in astronomy and space exploration, and a popularizer of amateur astronomy. Since the early 1980s he has consulted, participated in, and engineered star party events and telescope viewings to a broad audience. He is the recipient of numerous awards for astronomy outreach including the Astronomical League Special Award and the RTMC Astronomy Expo G. Bruce Blair Medal. He has worked with Meade Instruments and Oceanside Photo & Telescope (formally Oceanside Photographic Center) and is the founder of Explore Scientific, an astronomical instruments manufacturing company, and the AstronomyOutreach network, which supports individuals and organizations committed to educational public outreach in astronomy. |
Leo Smith
Regional Officer, IDA Northeast USA
Leo Smith is president of Capital Ventures Group of Suffield, Connecticut, U.S. He is a lifetime member of IDA and serves as the IDA northeastern regional director and as the section leader for the state of Connecticut. He is also a member of both the Illuminating Engineering Society and the Standard Practice Subcommittee for Roadway Lighting. He has served on the IDA/IESNA Joint Task Force, which is responsible for developing the Model Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. Leo Smith |
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