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Cutter Noose N' Shackle 2.0 $0.00
Turn your frame, your wheels, and three of your friends' bikes into an impervious fortress with the Cutter Noose N' Shackle 2.0 lock. The heavy-guage steel wire comprising the intimidating, neon green noose is more than a simple theft deterrent, and the bump-proof and pick-proof shackle will have prospective thieves kicking themselves for not having brought along a jackhammer.
- Includes two custom laser-cut keys, in case you manage to lose one
- Rotating dust cover keeps the barrel of the shackle free of debris
- Generous noose length is more than long enough for looping through anything you don't want stolen
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Great lock
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Hefty, thick, brings piece of mind. I keep this lock in my car at all times and use it to lock my bike to the hitch rack.
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
A little hefty, but a nice all round lock that I have confidence in
strong and reliable
The lock is really heavy but when i throw it in my back pack there are no problems. I am able to snuggly lock both of my tires and bike frame up with this lock. I have no issues with it. looks much tougher than anyone elses!
burly SOB
I was a little hesitant to order this lock just because i've herd that you can pop the cutter locks with a bic pen but i got it any ways and it seems that cutter had changed the design of the lock and can no longer be popped open with a pen i'm really happy with this lock
Great lock for the price
Easy to store, flexible and secure.
Makes my bike feel safe a night
Great to wrap around trees and other things a U lock cant.
Beefy lock and cable - but at all not functional for bikes
I don't understand how this cable and lock system is even remotely practical for bikes. From a security standpoint, it is super beefy. No one is getting through either the cable or lock. The cable is 1/2" thick and the lock is super solid. But the dimensions of everything are just too weird for everyday use. The cable length is approx. 5 feet which is just long enough for me to secure my bike (running the cable from front to rear wheel and around a small pole) - but just barely. The description says you can secure three of your friends bikes together - not a chance! Second, the cable and lock are ridiculously heavy. And because of the gauge of the cable, it wont coil up neatly like shown in the picture. I got the impression I could toss this system in my backpack when riding around town - and have a quick way to secure my bike. Forget it. I am not exaggerating when I say that the cable feels like a coiled python that fights against you. Another issue I have is with the lock. It opens and closes beautifully, but the size of the U-lock is really small so the only thing that fits inside of the U is each end of the cable.
The only reason I don't give a lower rating on the Cutter Noose N' Shackle 2.0 is because the lock and cable are really secure. I just don't know what you would use them for.
couple comments:
you can remove your front wheel to accomodate >1 bike, I am guessing the description was there to indicate a cable through the frame and 1-wheel lock approach. Coiling can be facilitated by some dual sided velcro straps, and about the lock being so small all you can fit is the cable ends,.... that is a good thing. The idea is so you can't wedge addl stuff inside the shackle to leverage the shackle to break it. I give that a thumbs-up


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Rivals.com - K-State hires Patterson as new coach
Amazing hire for KSU it appears.
Sucks for us.
damn. good hire. interesting that they had 2 mill per year to give
That's a solid hire. He's done well for himself.
Good hire. Damn.
Well that didn't take long. Interesting that they have been talking for 2 weeks.
Holy crap - this is not good for the good guys.
Not good.
Kansas wears Adidas.
Great, another coach that doesn't need on the job experience.
Wait, I thought the cats wanted somebody who could come in before the season ended?
Good hire, but I don't think it directly translates into "end of the world".
Winning at K-State is a whole different story than winning at TCU.
Urban Meyer did well on the transition, but recruiting at Florida is different than Manhattan.
"Homemade beer, after all, is like a democracy. Every so often, youre gonna hate what comes out of it. But when its good, its the best." - woot.com
any tcu recruits gene can snag? ....
Winners' Never Quit and Quitters' Never Win
Regardless of how good Patterson is he's still facing and uphill climb at KSU. Hawkins was just as good of a hire at CU and he really hasn't made a whole lot of noise. I have a lot of respect for Patterson but we'll see.
Wow...that was fast. AND a truckload of money.
Originally Posted by cycloneworld
Wow...that was fast. AND an armored truckload of money.
there fixed it for ya ...
That would be a funny feeling. Being fired and knowing who's replacing you before your last day.
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Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
Kick-Ass 2 SynopsisKick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist return for the follow-up to 2010s irreverent global hit: Kick-Ass 2. After Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) insane bravery inspires a new wave of self-made masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey), our hero joins them on patrol. When these amateur superheroes are hunted down by Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)reborn as The Mother F-----ronly the blade-wielding Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) can prevent their annihilation.
When we last saw junior assassin Hit Girl and young vigilante Kick-Ass, they were trying to live as normal teenagers Mindy and Dave. With graduation looming and uncertain what to do, Dave decides to start the worlds first superhero team with Mindy. Unfortunately, when Mindy is busted for sneaking out as Hit Girl, shes forced to retireleaving her to navigate the terrifying world of high-school mean girls on her own. With no one left to turn to, Dave joins forces with Justice Forever, run by a born-again ex-mobster named Colonel Stars and Stripes.
Just as they start to make a real difference on the streets, the worlds first super villain, The Mother F----r, assembles his own evil league and puts a plan in motion to make Kick-Ass and Hit Girl pay for what they did to his dad. But theres only one problem with his scheme: If you mess with one member of Justice Forever, you mess with them all.
Kick-Ass 2 Release Date
In Theaters August 16, 2013
Kick-Ass 2 Credits
Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Morris Chestnut, John Leguizamo, Donald Faison and Jim Carrey
Written by: Jeff Wadlow
Directed by: Jeff Wadlow
Produced by: Matthew Vaughn, Tarquin Pack, Adam Bohling, David Reid, and Brad Pitt
Length: 103 min
MPAA Rating: [ R ]
Distributor: Universal Pictures
External Info: Kick-Ass 2 Official Website
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Kick-Ass Will Inspire At Least 2 More Movies
Matthew Vaughn wants to make 2 more Kick-Ass films, and there's one prequel you should be very excited about.
by Gregory Wakeman June 18, 2015 comments
Kick-Ass Almost Spun Off This Side Character For A Franchise
The comic book film adaptation, Kick-Ass was somewhat of a minor miracle when it was released back in 2010, since it managed to take an obscure cult favorite series and bring it somewhat faithfully to life on the big screen for a major wide release.
by Joseph Baxter January 28, 2015 comments
Why The Kick-Ass Co-Creator Still Hates Jim Carrey
Romita was most upset because he felt Carrey could have played up his anti-gun agenda without hurting the movie, and hurting the crew that worked extremely hard to produce the film.
by Catarina Cowden December 4, 2014 comments
Chloe Moretz Gives Up On Hit-Girl And Kick-Ass 3
Chloe Grace Moretz high-kicked her way into our hearts as the tiny and foul-mouthed Hit-Girl from Kick-Ass. The R-rated action comedy that took a decidedly less glamorous look at superheroes eventually spawned Kick-Ass 2. But don't hold your breath for a third adventure with Mindy MacCready. Moretz says her time is over.
by Kristy Puchko August 25, 2014 comments
Kick Ass 3 Remains A Possibility
Secondly, where does Kick Ass go after part two? The comics have a very conclusive, movie-ready ending in regards to volume three. Could that be the fates of Kick Ass and Hit Girl? The second one had some pretty harsh reviews, and for good reason.
by Gabe Toro August 10, 2014 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Director Jeff Wadlow Talks Sequels, Villains And Putting His Heroes Through The Wringer
Wadlow replaced departing director Matthew Vaughn, impressing Kick-Ass co-creators Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. enough to win the sequel gig. As Wadlows film went on to earn a decent $13.5 million over its opening weekend, the director took time to open up to us about his comic-book roots, writing for his bad guys, and why real life hurts even when youre a pretend superhero.
by Sean O'Connell August 19, 2013 comments
Weekend Box Office: The Butler Serves Up Win, Kick-Ass 2 Not Kicking Much Ass
Summer sequels can be cash cows for studios, but just as often they fail to live up to the hype. Following on the heels of financially floundering sequels like The Smurfs 2 and Percy Jackson: Seas of Monsters, Kick-Ass 2 debuted this weekend doing a little less box office ass kicking than its predecessor.
by Scott Gwin August 18, 2013 comments
Discuss Kick-Ass 2 With Spoilers And Rate It
ow that the movie is actually in theaters and the general audience gets to see it, we want to know what you think of Kick-Ass 2. Do you think it lived up to expectations or was it a disappointment? Did you like what it did with the characters? What would you have liked to see them do differently and what did you really love?
by Eric Eisenberg August 16, 2013 comments
Does Kick-Ass 2 Ruin Hit-Girl?
The biggest thing that I'm still trying to wrap my mind around fully is the way in which the movie takes her out of the action completely and saddles her with a plot that is far less interesting than what is going on with Kick-Ass. I understand taking her out of the costume, but why waste her talents on a Mean Girls rip-off?
by Kristy Puchko and Eric Eisenberg August 16, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass Could Beat The Butler This Weekend With $1.3 Midnight Head Start
Despite earning a 27% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Kick-Ass 2 is off to a strong start, and THR points out it has the advantage of a built in audience as it is a sequel of a hit. Its expected the demographic for this pic will skew younger than the rest of its competition, but that makes its R-rating an obstacle.
by Kristy Puchko August 16, 2013 comments
5 Superheroes Who Deserve R-Rated Movies (And Might Actually Get One Someday)
If anyone tells you that comic books are just for kids then you can be sure that that person doesnt actually read comic books. Even in the typically-child friendly world of superheroes there are plenty of books filled with sex, violence, profanity and other material meant to appeal to adults and adults alone.
by Eric Eisenberg August 15, 2013 comments
Wannabe Kick-Ass Gets Arrested For Prowling
Johnstown native Todd Kapcsos was charged with two misdemeanors including loitering and prowling, but he says he was just trying to be a ninja hero. "I dressed up in all black, snuck around, went through bushes," he told reporters following a hearing where his charges were waived to trial. "I was practicing some ninja moves -- ball, looking like a rock, just hiding in the shadows."
by Kristy Puchko August 15, 2013 comments
Why Kick-Ass 2 Creator Mark Millar's Rape Comments Have So Many People Angry
Millar has been a controversial figure in comics for years, thanks to books that are wildly violenteven for their genreand are often considered boundary-pushing for the level of menace within them. For instance, in Nemesis, a book that basically imagines what would happen if a billionaire opted to become a villain instead of, say, Batman, his baddie kidnaps a cops son and daughter...
by Kristy Puchko August 12, 2013 comments
Chloe Moretz Strikes Back Against Jim Carrey's Kick-Ass 2 Complaint
The sixteen-year-old actresss last statement might be a bit of an overreach, but you see her point. People go into a movie knowing its fiction, and for the vast majority of us onscreen violence is not something that inspires us to commit real-life assaults or murders. Still, this appears to be the very thing Carrey, an outspoken gun control advocate, fears.
by Kristy Puchko August 9, 2013 comments
Hit Girl Gets To Work In New Kick-Ass 2 Red Band Clip And Featurette
It's not typical that we have to post NSFW warnings on featurettes, but I suppose that's the cost that a movie pays when one of the main characters is named The Motherfucker. The "Look Inside" video and new clip you'll find inside for Kick-Ass 2 is chock full of bad language and extreme violence, so be sure to find a safe place to watch (away from bosses and children, preferably).
by Eric Eisenberg August 6, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Clip Wonders Who's Batman And Who's Robin
Since Kick-Ass launched both of them to various levels of fame, Aaron Johnson and Chloe Moretz have both grown up a good bit-- though you wouldn't necessarily know it by watching this new clip from Kick-Ass 2, which premiered at MTV. There's no avoiding the fact that Moretz has cruised through puberty (whatever happened to the awkward phase?)
by Katey Rich July 23, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Stuntmen Save A Suicidal Woman's Life During Comic-Con
Stunts 911 stuntmen Amos Carver, Greg Sargeant and Scot Schecter were erecting scaffolding in anticipation for a Kick-Ass 2 premiere party when the disgruntled woman stepped onto the 14th floor balcony of a nearby apartment complex and soon climbed over the railing.
by Nick Venable July 22, 2013 comments
X-Force Writer Jeff Wadlow Updates Us On Cable And His Plans For The Mutant Movie
Because X-Force is one of those Marvel teams that existed in several different versions, with characters such as Wolverine, Storm and Cyclops dropping in an out as they interacted with lesser-known characters such as Sunspot and Warpath, I wanted to know what version of the team Wadlow wanted to pursue. Specifically, I asked him about the importance of team leader Cable to his draft.
by Sean O'Connell July 20, 2013 comments
Watch The Kick-Ass 2 Extended, Very NSFW Trailer That Debuted At Comic-Con
It was four whole years ago that Matthew Vaughn brought the first footage from Kick-Ass to Comic-Con and blew away Con-goers who had no idea what to expect from a lesser-known comic book about an average kid who tries to turn himself into a superhero. Now Kick-Ass 2 has brought Hit Girl, Kick-Ass, Red Mist and more back to Hall H, and now you can see the brand-new, extended and very filthy look at the film that screened for Comic Con audiences just minutes ago
by Katey Rich July 19, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 And Riddick Comic-Con Panel Live Blog
Up next in Hall H is Universal Pictures' panel, which is showcasing Riddick and Kick-Ass 2. Talent from both summer movies will be in attendance. While Universal's description doesn't give us specifics for Kick-Ass 2, we do know that the sequel to the bloody-thrilling super-hero movie stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Chloe Grace Moretz, as well as newcomer Jim Carrey.
by Kelly West July 19, 2013 comments
Find Your Identity With These Kick-Ass 2 Recruitment Videos
"Find your identity with us," is a pretty good sales pitch, and I'm looking around to see what I have that can be fashioned into a costume so I can go kick evil square in the balls, too.
by Nick Venable June 29, 2013 comments
Should Jim Carrey Have Kept His Mouth Shut About Kick-Ass 2?
Yesterday, Jim Carrey surprised everyone by publically distancing himself from the upcoming film Kick-Ass 2. Citing a change of heart after the horrifying Sandy Hook massacre, the comedian used his Twitter account to say hes not ashamed of the project but no longer feels any level of support for it. Not surprisingly, his viewpoint generated plenty of debate here at Cinema Blend.
by Sean O'Connell and Mack Rawden June 24, 2013 comments
Jim Carrey Denounces Kick-Ass 2 For Extreme Violence
Colonel Stars and Stripes is a maniac with a deep and demented penchant for violence, just like Kick-Ass, Hit-Girl, and the rest of their pugnacious posse. But what brought about Carrey's seemingly sudden need to publicly apologize is unclear.
by Kristy Puchko June 23, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Trailer And Featurette Bring On The Superhero Mayhem
The rule of sequels is more, more, more, and this trailer addresses that expectation directly. It's soundtrack hums, "You want more? Then I'll bring you more!" And so it does! There's more heroes, more villains, more stars. Plus cops cracking down, explosions, sex appeal, and the promise of more gore and jaw-dropping violence. What more do you want?
by Kristy Puchko June 18, 2013 comments
Watch A Giant Melee In This Kick-Ass 2 Clip
Ten eye gouges full of kudos to Universal for dropping a clip that seems to be at a highly pivotal point in the movie, with Dave Kick-Ass Lzewski (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Mindy Hit-Girl Macready (Chloë Grace Moretz) fearlessly standing in front of a veritable army of darkly-clothed villains including lead of course by Chris The Mother Fucker DAmico, as well as the beefy Mother Russia (Olga Kurkulina).
by Nick Venable April 18, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Green Band Trailer Keeps The Ball-Biting, Cuts Down On The Blood
Directed by Jeff Wadlow and based on the comics by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr., Kick-Ass 2 finds the titular hero (Taylor-Johnson) and Hit Girl (Moretz) inspiring a wave of costumed vigilantism and joining forces with others who wish to see the streets rid of crime.
by Eric Eisenberg April 8, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Red-Band Trailer Racks Up More Kills For Hit Girl
In case you forgot, Hit-Girl lost her actual father, Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage), during the initial Kick-Ass movie. Shes attempting to start over in a new school with a new foster family, seeking what virtually every superhero in the history of comic books has ever wanted the chance to put aside their mask and live a normal life.
by Sean O'Connell March 28, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Gets Hit Girl-Filled International Trailer
Following Kick-Ass 2s expletive-laden action-heavy red band trailer that came out a couple of weeks ago, there wasnt much more to do to reintroduce some of the most uncouth and amusing vigilantes ever to grace cinema screens and comic pages. And as you can see from the international trailer above, no attempts were made to try and top to previous trailers mayhem
by Nick Venable March 27, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass Creators Will Have Costumed Cameos In Upcoming Sequel
"They put us in the fight scene and I was supposed to beat the snot out of Mark [Millar] in the battle scene, and then they were going to do close-ups of us fighting, and Mark couldnt make it," John Romita Jr. explains. "So were in the fight scene, but its really difficult to see us.
by Sean O'Connell March 20, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Character Posters Introduce Some New Costumed Characters
Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that these are for international markets, but does anyone else think it's kind of weird that these would be released before artwork for the bigger name stars?
by Eric Eisenberg March 15, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Red-Band Trailer: Meet The Motherf***er
The sequel we never quite believed would really happen isn't just happening-- it's yelling in your face in this brand-new, red-band trailer, which premiered at Next Movie. Yeah, you have to be over 17 to watch it. What do you think we are, child-endangerers?
by Katey Rich March 13, 2013 comments
Jim Carrey Shows Off His Full Costume In First Official Kick-Ass 2 Image
Jim Carrey has had a mixed record when it comes to comic book adaptations. On the one hand you have The Mask, which is still a very funny comedy that has very little tonal connection with the work its based on. On the other hand, however, you have Batman Forever, which, while not as bad as Batman & Robin, is still considered one of the worst comic book movies ever made.
by Eric Eisenberg January 21, 2013 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Plot Synopsis Revealed And Other Updates
Among the relatively recent updates about the anticipated follow-up to the 2010 action-comedy Kick-Ass was that the production was finished in Toronto and set to resume shooting in London. Since then, Jeff Wadlow's Tweets from the set don't seem as frequent, but we do have some updates on the project, including an official synopsis, courtesy of Universal, and one recent set photo.
by Kelly West October 17, 2012 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Set Photos Show Donald Faison As Doctor Gravity
Among the newcomers set to join Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl in their quest for justice (also probably violence) in the upcoming Kick-Ass 2 is Doctor Gravity, who's played by Donald Faison. Director Jeff Wadlow tweeted some photos recently, which give us a look at Faison suited up for the role. There are also a few set photos making the rounds that show us Hit-Girl on her purple bike and locking lips with (Spoiler alert!)
by Kelly West September 26, 2012 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Photos Show Us Jim Carrey In Costume
Carrey was recentlythough albeit unconventionallyconfirmed to have joined the cast as Colonel Stars, a part described as a "showy supporting role." But while the part itself might be quite snazzy, Colonel's costume lacks pizzazz.
by Kristy Puchko September 23, 2012 comments
Jim Carrey Pursued For Kick-Ass 2 Role
File this one under very-unconfirmed at this point, but it's looking like there's a chance Jim Carrey could be headed back into superhero territory. The actor, who once played the Riddler in Batman Forever, is reportedly being "courted" to join the cast of the Kick-Ass sequel, Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall.
by Kelly West August 20, 2012 comments
Morris Chestnut Lands Double Cop Duty As He Joins Kick-Ass 2 And The Hive
Morris Chestnut has two brand new roles to add to his resume. Though we won't see him on-screen again until the Steve Gordon-directed comedy Identity Thief comes out next year, he will be using that time to play key roles in both The Hive and Kick-Ass 2. The former is about a 911 operator who must work to try and help a kidnapped teenage girl while the latter is a sequel to the 2010 comic book movie with Aaron Johnson and Chloe Grace Moretz.
by Eric Eisenberg August 15, 2012 comments
Keanu's 47 Ronin Pushed Again, To Christmas 2013
Are we ever, ever actually going to see Keanu Reeves's 47 Ronin? The massive martial arts project, which stars Reeves as a man wandering 18th-century Japan who joins a band of samurais, had initially been set for release on November 14 this year, and was bumped last spring to a release February 8, 2013
by Katey Rich August 15, 2012 comments
Donald Faison In Talks For Kick-Ass 2
Kick-Ass 2, the sequel to the 2009 comic book movie from director Matthew Vaughn, is gearing up to start production next month. All of the principals are signed on with Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse returning as Kick-Ass, Hit Girl and Red Mist, respectively, and Nicolas Cage set to come back in a smaller capacity as Damon Macready/Big Daddy.
by Eric Eisenberg August 8, 2012 comments
John Leguizamo Joins Ridley Scott's The Counselor And Kick-Ass 2
While every actor in Hollywood wants to be a leading man or woman, there is definitely an added benefit to being a character actor. While being a lead can tie up your schedule and enforce the need to be very careful about the projects you choose, being a character actor you have the opportunity to play smaller roles in a wide variety of cool and interesting projects.
by Eric Eisenberg July 30, 2012 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Will Features Villainess Mother Russia
In the second book of Mark Millar's gruesome graphic novels, the less than impressive villain Red Mist steps up his game, becoming the far more menacing Motherfucker. Part of his new image is a brawny but beautiful bodyguard known as Mother Russia, and Moviehole has unearthed casting specs that reveal this comely comrade will be making an appearance in Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall.
by Kristy Puchko July 19, 2012 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Will Shoot In September, Says Christopher Mintz-Plasse
It's not often that a fan asks a question in a Comic Con panel and gets actual news, but Christopher Mintz-Plasse had a surprise in store at this morning's panel for Paranorman, when a fan stepped up to the mic and asked about the status of Kick-Ass 2
by Katey Rich July 13, 2012 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Will Shoot In September, Says Christopher Mintz-Plasse
It's not often that a fan asks a question in a Comic Con panel and gets actual news, but Christopher Mintz-Plasse had a surprise in store at this morning's panel for Paranorman, when a fan stepped up to the mic and asked about the status of Kick-Ass 2
by Katey Rich July 13, 2012 comments
Kick-Ass Stars In Talks To Return For Sequel
When it was announced that Universal was making a deal so that it could create a sequel to Matthew Vaughn's Kick-Ass there was a lot of rejoicing among fans, but the news came with a catch: none of the principal actors, including Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz and and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, had contracts that would guarantee their return for Kick-Ass 2. Well, we can all breathe a sigh of relief now because apparently Universal knows that making the film would be pointless without the original cast.
by Eric Eisenberg May 31, 2012 comments
Chloe Moretz Still Not Committed To Kick-Ass 2
Director Jeff Wadlow hopes to play up Hit Girl's part, despite the fact that her story is "sidelined" in Millar's second book. As she gives up her superhero alter-ego in the comic, its story instead focuses on Kick-Ass and Red Mist's evolution to the Motherfucker, a more vicious villainous incarnation
by Kristy Puchko May 21, 2012 comments
Kick-Ass 2 May Actually Happen
While some of us may know that Marvel/Disney owns The Avengers and Fox owns the X-Men and Sony owns Spider-Man, the truth is that the general public doesn't really know the difference between most superhero movies. The Marvel Cinematic Universe may be special, but the truth is that the average Joe on the street probably doesn't know that Spider-Man cannot legally be in the same movie as Iron Man.
by Eric Eisenberg May 8, 2012 comments
Wait, What? Mark Millar Claims Kick-Ass 2 Shoots This Summer
The way that Millar tosses around "we" and talks up his collaboration with Vaughn indicates that the two are at least in touch, but the production schedule he's mentioning makes absolutely no sense. Vaughn was just brought back in to direct a sequel to X-Men: First Class...
by Katey Rich February 20, 2012 comments
Mark Millar Finally Admits Kick-Ass 2 Might Have To Move Forward Without Matthew Vaughn
As much as I really liked Kick-Ass (it was one of my favorites in 2010), it's hard not to see the writing on the wall. Lionsgate, who picked up the project for distribution in the United States, wasn't very happy about the movie's domestic performance, where it made less than $50 million, so they probably wouldn't be in too much of a rush to pick up a sequel.
by Eric Eisenberg September 23, 2011 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Isn't Happening
The news of the promised sequels dissolution comes from Jane Goldman who adapted the Mark Millar comic for the first film. She says, I don't think it's going to happen. At the moment it's not in the works. We're all doing different things at the moment. We would love to do it again, but we've all been pulled in different directions.
by Josh Tyler March 28, 2011 comments
Kick-Ass 2 Still Not Being Written, Won't Be Matthew Vaughn's Next
When Kick-Ass landed in theaters last year it was in no way the hit that anybody had expected. Making only $19 million in its opening weekend and precipitously falling
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|Holyoke Chamber recognizes public
|Written by Chris Lee
Eighty-seven members of the community gathered at the Vet's Club while Holyoke Chamber of Commerce recognized individuals and groups for excellence at its 17th Annual Gala, Monday, Feb. 8. The program was emceed by Chamber president Casey Blake.
Honorees were Kaylee Groshans, HHS junior, Youth of the Year; Darci Tomky, Holyoke Enterprise, Employee of the Year; Gary Sperber, Outstanding Citizen of the Year; and Regent Park and Carriage House, Business of the Year.
In the final recognition of the night, Jolly Dozen Family, Community and Education Organization was recognized as the 2009 STAR of the Year award winner.
"Although they are few in number, they provide much," the Chamber Board of Directors said with regard to Jolly Dozen FCE.
In June of 2009 they hosted the State FCE Convention. This brought 70-plus women to Holyoke to not only enjoy the convention activities, but to spend time shopping—leaving funds in the community. The group worked very closely with the Chamber in order to roll out the red carpet.
For several years they had booths at both Community Night and Dandelion Daze. They held various contests at several Country Christmases and utilized Holyoke scrip as the prizes.
Another big boost to the community is Holly Daze. 2009 marked the 47th Annual Holly Daze Craft-Gift Show, coordinated by Jolly Dozen. Not only did the visitors make purchases at the show, many were seen downtown with packages from retailers and enjoying lunch in the restaurants.
The group has sponsored numerous small projects including the art and essay contest in the grade school, a high school senior scholarship, free family movies and a recycle day working with the school and community—just to name a few.
Providing entertainment Monday night was the HHS Select Choir. A duet was sung by Kaylee Groshans and Ella Stewart titled What is This Feeling. The choir then sang Love Potion Number Nine, Hallelujah and The Best Years of our Lives.
Numerous local businesses donated items for a silent auction that was held throughout the evening.
Kaylee Groshans
Youth of the Year
"Groshans is a beautiful, talented, intelligent young woman with exceptional morals and values," said the letter of nomination.
Groshans is involved in the Zion Ringers hand bell group, pep and marching bands and flag corps.
In addition to being an honor roll student, she is very active in many clubs in school including Cadenza Club and FCCLA. She is also very involved with basketball, is a manager for the football team and works part-time at the pool as a lifeguard.
"She has done nothing but impress me with her talents, good works for our community and her school," said the letter of nomination. "She is definitely setting a good example for others in our community."
Darci Tomky
Employee of the Year
Tomky was nominated not only for her dedication to her job at the Holyoke Enterprise, but also her commitment to the community. "Tomky serves as a positive role model for youth of the community," her nominator stated.
In representing the community newspaper, she also represents the community. She's creative, interviews with compassion and interest and provides the community with personal looks into many local personalities through her feature stories. She researches thoroughly and accurately, giving perspective to the present with historic-type articles for the community's reading pleasure.
She is a leader in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization for high school youth, she coordinates the music for the weekly Saturday evening worship service for her church, serves as publicity chair for Relay for Life and plays her saxophone in the HHS Pep Band on occasion.
"I believe she is a fine example of our quality Holyoke youth returning to the community to make a difference for us all," said Tomky's nominator.
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Sperber was commended for his kind and compassionate heart and his caring nature for people. He talks to everyone he sees.
"It would take a book to cover all the lives Gary has touched in his lifetime," his nominator said. "Certainly Holyoke is a better place because of him."
It was also mentioned Sperber is a man of integrity. He has impacted young people's lives as a coach and teacher. Throughout his many years serving off and on as both a coach and science teacher, Sperber has touched and been touched by many lives. "I've been blessed by being around kids," he said.
Through the years he has served as a football and wrestling coach, science teacher and managed the swimming pool. Today he works full-time on his farm/ranch operation.
"To know Gary is to love Gary," his nominator said. "He has more energy for a 60-some-year-old man than I've ever known."
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A cat (CT) scan reconstruction of the skull of a juvenile and sub-adult Corythosaurus; the nasal cavity is green, and the brain purple. New research by scientists using this cutting-edge visualization and reconstruction technique shows that duck-billed dinosaurs likely communicated via sound and signal. [See related image Here.]
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Paleontologists have long debated the function of the strange, bony crests on the heads of the duck-billed dinosaurs known as lambeosaurs. The structures contain incredibly long, convoluted nasal passages that loop up over the tops of their skulls. Some paleontologists believe the crests heightened the sense of smell by increasing the surface area of the sensory tissue, while others have argued that they regulated temperature. Still others have speculated that the crests acted as sound resonators for communication. Now, scientists at the University of Toronto, Ohio University and Montana State University have used CT-scanning to look inside these mysterious crests and reconstruct the brains and nasal cavities of four different lambeosaur species.
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No robberies or shootings were reported in the city limits the first night after Meridian's mayor announced a new strategy for dealing with crime.
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While at Texas A&M, Gerald studied civil engineering, earned his boots in the Aggie Corps of Cadets, and played on the Texas A&M basketball team. He received his BS in civil engineering in 1967 and thereafter began his career working for Exxon. While with Exxon, Gerald served as a project manager on the Arco/Exxon Prudhoe Bay Facilities, and also was involved in the design and installation of oil & gas production facilities for Exxon, worldwide. Gerald joined Gulf Interstate Engineering Company in 1976 as Vice President of Venezuelan Operations based in Caracas, Venezuela, taking responsibility for all engineering and technical activities in the areas of pipeline and production facilities design and project management for Ingeneria Petroleo Gas S.A. In 1987 Gerald started his own full service engineering firm, Pro Plus, Inc. Pro Plus, Inc. and Gerald's work as an engineer were his pride. Whether it was providing design and construction services on a pipeline or a natural gas gathering and compression system, Gerald made utmost efforts to always deliver not just professional services, but also to add the "plus" to every project, as he and Pro Plus, Inc. serviced the energy industry from the wellhead to the end user for the next 27 years. Gerald enjoyed his work, routinely arriving at the office at 7:00 a.m. and working a twelve hour day, then, coming home to mow the yard, clean the pool and tinker in the garage with his John Deere equipment or a repair project. He would only come indoors when all the work was through, which was typically after dark. Gerald enjoyed dove hunting, playing golf, and going to the drag races with his brother, where they would grill sausages in the parking lot.
Gerald and wife, Amy, made a country home for themselves in Bastrop, Texas at Gerald's beloved El Ranchito 6445. In Bastrop, Gerald rode his four-wheeler, attended grandchildren's rodeo and sporting events, fished in his pond, raised a few head of cattle and made a treasured group of friends. At home in Houston, Gerald and Amy created a space where the entire extended family and friends gathered for every occasion—hosting Thanksgivings, birthdays, Fourths of July, Christmas, crawfish boils, graduations and any other festive event imaginable, including last year's family bus trip to see George Strait's final Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo performance.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Gerhard and Dora Steindorf. He is survived by his wife, Amy Thompson Steindorff, and two children, Clint Steindorff (Sharen); and Emily Steindorff Allen (Ross); his three grandchildren, Shelby Steindorff, Averi Allen and Easton Allen; his brother, Eldon Steindorf (Anna); nephews, Stephen Steindorf (Kim), and Chris Caldwell; niece, Joanna Mason (Perry); grandnieces, Kennedy Steindorf, Perri Mason and Brandi Shaddock (Jonathan); and grandnephew, Jackson Steindorf. In addition, Gerald leaves behind many devoted extended family members, friends and colleagues who cherish the memories of his incredible accomplishments and the good times they shared with him.
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Historic venues for Bay Area weddings
These venues aren't just pretty, they're also a slice of the Bay Area's bygone days. Sentimental couples might think of them as a symbol of the lasting commitment required of marriage. Or, they might just want someplace with community ties, a classic feel and idyllic scenery. Either way, these sites are worth checking out whether you're on the venue hunt or just in the mood for some local history.
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Old St. Hilary's, Tiburon
San Francisco City Hall
Madrona Manor, Healdsburg
Old Saint Mary's Cathedral, San Francisco
Shadelands Ranch Museum, Walnut Creek
Ferry Building Marketplace, San Francisco
Falkirk Cultural Center, San Rafael
Kohl Mansion, Burlingame
Julia Morgan Ballroom at the Merchant's Exchange, San Francisco
Camron-Stanford House, Oakland
The Outdoor Art Club, Mill Valley
Lyford House, Tiburon
The James Leary Flood Mansion, San Francisco
Admiral's Mansion at Mare Island, Vallejo
Cliff House, San Francisco
Mountain Home Inn, Mill Valley
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate, Oakland
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These Irish pubs are so serious about St. Patrick's Day, they're opening in the morning.
Paddy Murphy's Irish Pub & Restaurant will be opening at 8 a.m. on St. Patrick's Day for "Kegs N' Eggs." The staff will be serving up a breakfast buffet along with a pint for $8. The pub is at 4982 New Broad Street in Baldwin Park. Call 407-622-4700 or go to originalpaddymurphys.com.
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Do you know whether Roger Federer's Nike cap, with his initials RF is for sale to the public?ReplyDelete
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Hi, do you know whether the Nike cap worn by Roger Federer with his initials RF is for sale to the public? ThanksReplyDelete
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Here is information I found on the Roger Federer website (http://www.rogerfederer.com/en/rogers/news/newsdetail.cfm?uNewsID=631)...
oopsiedaisy wrote: "If you liked the RF logo hats that Roger wore this year at Wimbledon and the USO, and can't seem to buy one - do check out the RF hats petition thread on the forum here at RF.com! We're petitioning Roger and his management to sell the hats in aid of the Roger Federer Foundation - and we'd definitely appreciate your support! :) For more info about where and how to sign the petition, please check your Private Messages by clicking on the 'My Messages' button on the right of your screen. Please feel free to PM me via the same link if you have any questions! Thanks! :)"
We should all sign that petition - that logo is hot.
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NEW YORK - The NHL Players' Association arrived at the league's headquarters at 10:27 a.m. ET Wednesday bearing a proposal that makes some movement toward the owners' position.
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It wants the players' share to be a fixed percentage of hockey-related revenue and the union had agreed to that, according to a person familiar with the talks who spoke on condition of anonymity because details of negotiations are confidential. Previously, players had been seeking a fixed dollar amount: last year's $1.883 billion, plus 1.75% interest over the life of the deal.
Also, the person said, the union is asking the league to add $180 million to its make whole proposal. The league had offered $211 million in deferred payments to ensure that players didn't lose money off existing contracts with the drop of the players' share from 57% to a 50-50 split.
Executive director Donald Fehr and his negotiating team went in without addressing the news media.
Joining Fehr and his brother Steve were nine players: Adam Burish, Chris Campoli, Dan Cleary, Mathieu Darche, Ron Hainsey, Shawn Horcoff, Kevin Shattenkirk, Andy McDonald and Daniel Winnik.
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If AA doesn't perform, I say take off the Red Shirt and let's see Tiller's stuff. Next season is time for Iowa State to move to the next level. If AA is not the man to do it, then it's tiller-time.
Does Tiller throw the ball so the receivers don't drop it? Does he bark signals in a way that prevents false starts? Maybe the line blocks better for him...
This is a joke right?
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This is a joke right?
That's what I'm hoping. But, unfortunately, I very much doubt it.
Why. This season is a loss. Why mess up another RS. I doubt he is close to ready anyway. I say leave it on him unless the other 2 QBs cannot play. You can do harm to a QB by playing him too earily. The way this team plays, there would be harm done. If we were looking at a better outcome I would say maybe play him if AA goes down for a few games, but the way things look now, why play him?
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We need to keep redshirts on as many guys as possible and build depth.
threads like this should be deleted. stupid.
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If it becomes apparent AA is not the man, get Tiller ready for next year. I say play him if need be.
I have not seen one thing that makes me think Arnaud is not the man and won't be one of the best QB's in the big 12 next year.
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threads like this should be deleted. stupid.
Who do you suggest plays if AA either gets hurt or doesn't perform? What is stupid about getting a QB ready?
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I have not seen one thing that makes me think Arnaud is not the man and won't be one of the best QB's in the big 12 next year.
I have....Baylor.
Arnaud has one bad game and we sound like a bunch of Hawk fans. Is he the one who drops the ball, is he the one jumping offsides, is he the one holding every time we run for a first, is he the one not getting open? No. It seems he did as much as he could, and when your getting nothing from the rest of the team, how do you create it out of thin air?
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I think it's time to close this thread time...we aren't going to waste his redshirt on this season. conversation over with
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I think it's time to close this thread time...we aren't going to waste his redshirt on this season. conversation over with
I agree...this thread=dumb
Wow, better get my 2 cents in before this thread gets closed for making us all dumber. (no pun intended with the avatar). This sounds like typical hawkeye crap, calling for the backup! Yes there were some drops, and yes there were some bad passes, but come on.
I actually think if we lose a few more games and the season is officially a losing season, and then the unthinkable happens and AA goes down, I'd like to find anyone to throw the football BUT pulling the redshirt off Tiller. I'm sure if that happened Tiller would play, but at that point in a losing season, I'd rather see if Marquis or RJ can take the snaps and get us through the games instead of burning a redshirt in a losing effort. Most people will call me crazy, just my thought though. I'm still in "build for the future" mode I guess.
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Teheran, 1958. Since his beloved violin was broken, Nasser Ali Khan, one of the most renowned musicians of his day, has lost all taste for life. Finding no instrument worthy of replacing it, he decides to confine himself to bed to await death. As he hopes for its arrival, he plunges into deep reveries, with dreams as melancholic as they are joyous, taking him back to his youth and even to a conversation with Azraël, the Angel of Death, who reveals the future of his children... As pieces of the puzzle gradually fit together, the poignant secret of his life comes to light: a wonderful story of love which inspired his genius and his music.


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Found in every type of habitat, invertebrates are essential to our ecosystems as they recycle waste into useful products, pollinate plants and provide natural pest control. These roles provide immense benefits to humans and we depend on the pollination of crops by insects for our food and livelihoods. Invertebrates are also a source of food for many species including humans and the diets of some birds, fish and mammals are entirely dependent on them.
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I'm currently running a multinode ZCS installation with no ports directly exposed. There is a fairly complex integration with a CRM system which proxies the web side of things and the MTA is a secondary behind our primary MTA's in the DMZ. That all works just fine.
Doing development/experimentation has never been a problem because our development clients are inside the firewall.
Now I'd like to experiment a bit with the mobile side of ZCS. Unfortunately I can't do much without starting to pop holes in the firewall because the 'client' is a mobile device on a cell phone network and therefore outside the firewall.
So I have a bunch of questions:
1) Since I'm running a multinode configuration what do I do for server name? Can I simply use the common CNAME shared by all the nodes?
2) I notice that there is an IMAP proxy installed (perdition), is this setup and configured by default?
3) Does the proxy require that I have different external IP addresses and DNS entries for each node? My quick experiments of trying to login to different nodes seems to just reply with NO [REFERRAL imap://email%40domain@othernode/] login failed
4) What ports will I need to open? I don't know much about MAPI (since it appears to want to use the Exchange configuration), but is it safe to assume its the standard IMAP ports (143, 993)?


text: American singer LeAnn Rimes rings in the new year in style as she travels in a yacht, named "Polly", with husband Eddie Cibrian and friends. LeAnn and Eddie sunbathed in the warm sun and had many kissing sessions. Eddie took a break to cool off in the ocean and took to the standup board for a quick exercise. ecember 31, 2012.


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Washington, D.C.: Motorcyclists and federal lawmakers spoke out about their concerns over E15 fuel in a rally at the U.S. Capitol on June 19. The riders gathered to urge their senators and representatives to call for independent testing of the E15 ethanol fuel blend in motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle engines before it is widely distributed nationwide.
The riders attending the American Motorcyclist Association's "E15: Fuel for Thought" event represented the millions of Americans who are fearful about the high potential for inadvertent misfueling with E15 and the subsequent engine damage that could occur in their motorcycle and ATV engines.
Several U.S. representatives at the event questioned the EPA's decision to allow the sale of E15, calling it "not good to put in anyone's gas tank," "a disaster in the making" and "bad policy."
The AMA E15: Fuel for Thought event began with a motorcycle ride around the U.S. Capitol, followed by a rally with numerous federal lawmakers speaking. Participants then visited their congressional delegations' offices to ask for support for legislation that calls for independent research into the effects of E15 fuel on motorcycles and ATVs.
In addition to the beautiful weather that greeted riders, there were dozens of members of the Antique Automobile Club of America who parked classic cars alongside motorcycles on the National Mall. Tom Cox, AACA national president, spoke to the motorcyclists in the audience, telling them that E15 is a serious concern for AACA members, as well as thanking the AMA for organizing the event.
El Centro, Calif.: The Bureau of Land Management recently issued an updated management plan for the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area (commonly known as Glamis). Under the new plan, nearly 180,000 acres will be available for off-highway vehicle use. The remaining areas are in federally designated wilderness and available exclusively for non-motorized recreation.
Eight alternatives were analyzed to address concerns raised during public hearings on draft plans released in 2010. The record of decision is available online at www.blm.gov/ca/elcentro.
The final plan was based on new species and habitat inventories, other scientific data and a new determination by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding Peirson's milk vetch critical habitat. The management plan follows the recent release of a new business plan for the area. The BLM has proposed raising fees at the dunes, including a $10 increase for weekly use and a $60 increase for seasonal permits, to take effect Oct. 1.
El Dorado County, Calif.: Sheriff John D'Agostini is taking the unusual step of pulling the police powers from the U.S. Forest Service because he says he has received "numerous, numerous complaints."
In a recent letter to the U.S. Forest Service, the sheriff informed the federal agency that Forest Service officers will no longer be able to enforce California state law anywhere in the county. The sheriff declined to provide specifics, but says he is concerned about the number of complaints his department has received against the federal officers. D'Agostini's order goes into effect on July 22.
Placerville, Calif.: Eldorado National Forest Supervisor Kathy Hardy recently announced her decision to designate 24 popular high-country off-highway vehicle routes for public motorized vehicle use. Another 18 will be designated after repairs have been made. The routes were closed to public motorized vehicle use in 2012 by court order until OHV impacts on water flow in meadows were analyzed, which was a requirement of the management plan. A supplemental environmental impact statement and a Record of Decision were also released. Both documents are available on the Eldorado National Forest website at: www.fs.usda.gov/eldorado. Twenty-four of the analyzed routes either do not cross or border meadows or meet water flow requirements while 18 have segments that affect water flow in meadows. The routes and their designations are identified in the Record of Decision. The decision will be implemented after any administrative appeals are resolved and the designated routes can be printed on the motor vehicle use map. Many of the routes will need simple fixes and environmental documentation, while some will require more complex engineering designs and detailed environmental analyses.
Tallahassee, Fla.: Ethanol is no longer required to be put in gasoline, under a new law that takes effect July 1. The law is the result of House Bill 4001, sponsored by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R- Fort Walton Beach). The law removes the requirement that all gasoline offered for sale in the state include a percentage of ethanol, subject to specified exemptions, waivers, suspensions, extensions, enforcement, and reporting.
Springfield, Ill: House Resolution 312, introduced by Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton), urges Congress to suspend the sale of gasoline blended with ethanol at levels above E10 until motorists are better protected. The resolution cites numerous problems with gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol by volume, including the potential of fueling unapproved vehicles and engines, and voiding manufacturer warranties.
Topeka, Kan.: A new law specifically authorizes the use of FMVSS-compliant motorcycle headlamp modulation systems and permits the addition, and use of, body or wheel lamps of any color that are visible from the sides of the motorcycle but not the front or rear. The law is the result of House Bill 2318, offered by the House Transportation Committee, and takes effect July 1.
Jefferson City, Mo: The use of a device that varies the brightness of a motorcycle's brake light for no more than five seconds upon application of the motorcycle's brakes is authorized under House Bill 715, sponsored by Rep. John McCaherty (R-High Ridge). The bill was signed into law by Gov. Jay Nixon on June 26 and takes effect 90 days following adjournment of the legislative session.
Jefferson City, Mo.: Every May is Motorcycle Awareness Month in Missouri thanks to Senate Bill 72, sponsored by Sen. Kurt Schaefer (R-Columbia). The bill has been signed into law.
Also sponsored by Schaefer, Senate Bill 73 prohibits roadside checkpoints or roadblocks based upon a particular vehicle type, such as motorcycle-only checkpoints. Other types of checkpoints or roadblocks, established and operated in accordance with the provisions of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of Missouri, are still permitted. The bill passed both House and Senate votes and was sent to Gov. Jay Nixon on May 22 to be signed into law or vetoed.
Reno, Nev.: U.S. Sens. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Dean Heller (R-Nev.) have introduced the Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act. This legislation conveys 275 acres of Bureau of Land Management land to Elko County, Nev., and requires the land be used only as a motocross, bicycle, off-highway vehicle, or stock car racing area. Additionally, the legislation directs roughly 370 acres of land to be held in trust by the U.S. Interior Secretary for the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians. The additional tribal land will be used for housing and cultural activities, among other important purposes, while protecting rights-of-way held by the City of Elko.
"This bill will bolster Elko's economy through tourism and new economic development in the region and expand the lands of the Elko Band," Reid said. "Motorized recreation is an important part of life in the Silver State and throughout the West and people will travel from all over to Elko to enjoy these new facilities."
Pittsburg, N.H.: Eight miles of trail on which ATVs can ride on the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters tract has been "green-lighted" recently. Two routes, one southern and one northern, plus access to other public and private lands will allow ATVs to connect with the rest of the unique trail system, including Colebrook, Dixville, Millsfield, Berlin, Success, and Beecher Falls, and Canaan. The route includes networks of trails on the 7,500-acre Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, the 8,000-acre Perry Stream Land and Timber Company in Pittsburg, and the trail system in Success, an Unincorporated Place.
The news (that all the paperwork has been signed) assured supporters that the June 15 Grand Opening of the interconnected ATV trail system would be a real celebration. Although some trail segments will not be open until mid-July or beyond, the new connected system means that ATV riders will not to have to trailer their machines from one location to another, or at least it will minimize that inconvenience.
The key eight miles of trails on the Headwaters tract will be open to ATVs from May 23 to Sept. 30, from sunrise to sunset. The closing date was selected to take into account bird hunting season. The speed limit is 25 mph on gravel roads. Signs will be placed every half-mile on the Headwaters property, and three or four kiosks with updated maps, directions and rules will exist. Magnetic trail counters will also be installed to collect usage data, and Fish and Game, Pittsburg Police Department, New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development, and the Coös County Sheriff's Department will provide law enforcement.
Albany, N.Y.: Article 23 of the New York Code, the wildly unpopular metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax, would be repealed under Assembly Bill 3285, sponsored by Assemblymember Annie Rabbitt (R- Greenwood Lake). The mobility tax was imposed on residents of New York City and surrounding counties in 2009.
Pickerington, Ohio: A dominant AMA Supercross and motocross champion nicknamed "The GOAT" (The Greatest Of All Time); a pair of riders who helped raise tens of millions of dollars in search of the cause of, and a cure for, pediatric brain tumors; and a founder of one of the aftermarket's most recognizable brands are among the motorcyclists who are on the 2013 ballot for possible induction into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame.
Potential AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers are considered in eight categories, each focusing on a specific area. The members of the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2013 will be announced shortly after the conclusion of voting in early July. The class of 2013 will be officially inducted on Friday, Oct. 18, during the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legends Weekend in a star-studded gala at the Green Valley Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., with tickets available to the general public. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/. The price is $140 for Friday night's induction ceremony and $20 for Saturday's reception, which includes a continental breakfast.
Washington state: Meetings are under way throughout western Washington as part of a series to gather public input on which roads in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest should remain open. The meetings began recently in Seattle and run through October.
Under mandates contained in the U.S. Forest Service's 2005 Travel Management Rule, each national forest must identify a road system that can be maintained for safe travel, use, administration and resource protection. Working within projected budgets, the plan must be completed by 2015.
Forest officials estimate that nearly 2,500 miles of roads crisscross the forest, which stretches from the Canadian border to the northern edge of Mount Rainier National Park. Under current budget constraints, however, forest officials said they can afford to maintain only about a quarter of those roads.
A Sustainable Roads Cadre, composed of groups including environmental, timber and off-road vehicle interests, has been created to engage the public in the process. Forest Supervisor Jennifer Eberlien said that she expects the initial report to be compiled by the fall. The report, however, will not include any final decisions.
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