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Fords reworked Explorer sport utility vehicle went on sale in February 2001 as a 2002 model, and it was enlarged from compact to midsize dimensions. The Explorer serves as a corporate twin to the Mercury Mountaineer. The newest Explorer took up where its popular predecessor left off, with some significant improvements and a fresh look as part of what Ford called a ground-up redesign. In its current form, the Explorer remains a hot item, with 415,921 units sold during 2001, according to Automotive News.
Responding to earlier complaints about ride quality, engineers devised an innovative independent rear suspension described as a porthole-in-frame design. Instead of having half-shafts that reach over or under the vehicles frame, the shafts in the current Explorer poke right through holes that are drilled into the frame. In addition to a refined ride, this configuration allowed a lower step-in height in the new version. The floor pan has also been dropped by 7 inches. As a bonus, additional space is now available for the installation of an optional third-row seat. This modification allows a seven-passenger capacity.
Fords AdvanceTrac electronic stability system became available during the 2002 model year. For 2003, a new DVD rear-seat entertainment system with a 7-inch drop-down screen is optional. An all-new NBX package features a Yakima LoadWarrior cargo basket. Eddie Bauer editions get 17-inch tires rather than the standard 16-inchers. A chrome grille and black door handles go on the Explorer XLT.
Four-door Explorers come with either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD). Four trim levels are offered: XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited plus Sport versions of the XLS and XLT. Ford also continues to offer a two-door Explorer Sport model that is based on the 1995 design.
Even though its dimensions didnt change much with the 2002 redesign, the current Explorer looks larger than its predecessors. Some styling touches, such as a brawny front end, are supposed to hark back to the original Explorer that debuted as a 1991 model. Good-size door openings coupled with the reduced step-in height make entry and exit easier on the new model.
The Explorer is built on a 113.8-inch wheelbase, and it measures 189.5 inches long overall thats 2 inches shorter than Chevrolets midsize TrailBlazer. It stands 71.4 inches high to the top of its roof rack, and ground clearance is 8.5 inches. The Explorers bumpers were lowered by 2 inches to make it roughly compatible with a midsize sedan in the event of a minor collision.
Seating for five occupants in the Explorer is standard, but a third-row seat that allows for a seven-passenger capacity may be installed as an option. Standard XLS equipment includes a SecuriLock passive anti-theft system, a rear wiper/washer with defroster, remote keyless entry, roof rails, cruise control, illuminated entry, and power windows, door locks and mirrors. The XLT takes you up a notch, and it comes with a CD player, cargo shade, overhead console, aluminum wheels, lighted vanity mirrors and an outside temperature/compass display.
The Eddie Bauer and Limited models include dual-zone automatic temperature control, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, an in-dash six-CD changer, heated leather bucket seats, fog lamps and heated mirrors. Adjustable pedals are standard in the Eddie Bauer and Limited editions and optional in the XLS and XLT. Options include the third-row seat, a power moonroof and running boards. Cargo volume in the five-passenger Explorer totals 88 cubic feet with the rear seat folded forward.
Under the Hood
The Explorer may be equipped with either a V-6 or V-8 engine. A 4.0-liter V-6 develops 210 horsepower, and the optional 4.6-liter all-aluminum V-8 produces 239 hp. Both engines mate with a five-speed-automatic transmission. Explorers may have RWD or ControlTrac 4WD.
Antilock brakes are standard. Side curtain-type airbags that protect front- and second-row occupants are optional in all models, and these models may be augmented by a Safety Canopy system that adds rollover sensors to detect the vehicles speed and roll rate. After the Safety Canopy has been deployed, it remains inflated for up to 6 seconds. Fords AdvanceTrac system combines traction control with electronic stability control. A Reverse Sensing System that detects obstacles while backing up is also offered as an option.
Driving Impressions
Ford engineers attempted to improve the Explorers ride, and they succeeded. Unlike the prior-generation 2001 Explorer, which was quite trucky in nature, its current replacement comes across as more refined and carlike; it yields a pleasant and somewhat gentler ride. The suspension doesnt qualify as cushiony, but it produces a ride experience thats suitable for a modern, if still truck-based, SUV.
The Explorers performance is clearly adequate with V-6 power, but it falls short of vigorous. Acceleration isnt quite overpowering with the V-8, but its decidedly stronger. Shifts from the automatic transmission are noticeable, but the result isnt particularly bothersome. A moderate drone during acceleration reveals the vehicles truck origin.
The Explorer is easy to drive, and it maneuvers adeptly and handles capably enough. It is stable in tight curves, but the SUV might not instill the kind of confidence that some drivers prefer when traveling at higher speeds. It does meet SUV expectations throughout. The Explorers interior space is abundant in both the front and rear, but the moonroof cuts a bit into the drivers headroom. The reduced step-in height makes a noticeable difference in the ease of entry.
The latest Explorer is highly appealing and likely to continue its popularity in the SUV category. It faces a lot of competition from GM and other automakers. Offering a third-row seat and safety innovations should help, and the independent rear suspension makes a noticeable difference. Because the Explorer doesnt stand markedly above its competitors in other respects, volume sales may not be as easy to capture as in the past, especially as new and redesigned rivals hit the market.
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The Port Orchard City Council is holding a special meeting next week to allow the public to comment on a proposed levy lid lift for South Kitsap Fire and Rescue, scheduled for a vote this May.
The hearing is set for March 6, at 6:30 p.m., and is designed to allow SK residents to discuss the pros and cons of passing the temporary levy, which would authorize increasing the amount the district levies in property taxes by 14 cents per $1,000 valuation for six years.
SKF&R Chief Wayne Senter said the increase will be used to add nine additional firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to his department, which he said has been struggling to adequately cover the rapidly growing community it serves.
Mondays hearing will be the second such discussion hosted by the council, which held a similar hearing during a regular meeting on Feb. 13.
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I promise our constituents that I will not take a penny more than what is needed to pay for those nine, he said during previous discussions, explaining that spread over six years, the salary costs amount to $794,877 annually.
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Posted 14 January 2012 - 03:14 AM
No kidding. Everyone will be back on board in April when Z dominates the playoffs like usual.
If he is a Red Wing come play-off time.
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Posted 14 January 2012 - 09:29 AM
Dang. And I was going to post something. Who makes these decisions, anyway?
I think the joke ran it's course, bud.
This kind of reminds me of when they were getting cranky in Montreal because Saku Koivu didn't speak French. We all love Pavel, but consider how many times the microphone is in Lids' face simply because he's the captain.
Pavel doesn't strike me as one who likes the media spotlight or doing the interviews. He is a great player and good role model to the younger players, which is why he definitely deserves the A.
I'm kind of glad that Z is an all-but-foregone conclusion. I'd rather have Pavel be able to focus on his game and do his thing.
In all honesty, and I admit that I'm biased, I think Kronwall would make a good captain. He's always the guy getting interviewed, and he does well. This is not saying he's a better choice than Pavel and/or Hank. Just saying that he'd be good.
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This is a discussion on get device sysfs path ioctl (was: Re: What to do about the 2TB limit on HDIO_GETGEO ?) - Kernel ; [ adding Neil to the cc ] On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 2:26 PM, H. Peter Anvin wrote: > Greg KH wrote: > > On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 01:36:51PM -0700, H. Peter Anvin wrote: > >> Randy ...
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> > On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 01:36:51PM -0700, H. Peter Anvin wrote:
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> >>>> Come on people, adding symlinks for device major:minor numbers in sysfs
> >>>> to save a few 10s of lines of userspace code? Can things get sillier?
> >>>>
> >>>> You can add a single udev rule to probably build these in a tree in /dev
> >>>> if you really need such a thing...
> >>>>
> >>>> And what's wrong with your new ioctl recomendation?
> >>> Ah, there's some sanity.
> >> It's not so much an issue of a few tens of lines of user space code, but
> >> rather the fact that something that should be O(1) is currently O(n).
> >
> > "should"? why? Is this some new requirement that everyone needs? I've
> > _never_ seen anyone ask for the ability to find sysfs devices by
> > major:minor number in O(1) time. Is this somehow a place where such
> > optimization is warranted?
> Well, when dealing with shell scripts a O(n) very easily becomes O(n^2).
> For the stuff that I, personally, do, it's not a big deal, but people
> with large number of disks have serious gripes with our boot times.
I will jump in here to point out there would be another user of such
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BEIJING (AP) - China has granted early release to a leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests who was rearrested and sentenced in 1996 to five years imprisonment on hooliganism charges, a human rights group said Sunday.
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Mark Beardslee, vice president of operations, says the company offers 134 different supplements and liquid products containing vitamins, amino acids, herbals, botanicals, and, in some food products, sugar, salt and flour. The company fills about 100 individual orders a day and ships about six pallets a week to wholesale clients.
"We do not diagnose, cure or treat anything," Beardslee says of FDA requirements.
Rather, Life Enhancement products can be described as "helping to maintain" a variety of health factors.
The company recently broke into the pet health market with dog vitamins and eye drops.
"The pet industry is a $20 billion market," Beardslee says. "To get a tenth of that, to get a tenth of a tenth of that, would make us happy."
Life Enchantments appears to be in Nevada for the long haul. Instead of leasing, the company purchased the building in Johnson Lane, and Block believes the new facility will serve as a foundation for future growth.
"I'm traveling to Poland next week. It's experienced the largest growth of any country - 9 percent," he says. "We sell our products in more than 100 countries. Some are more difficult. There is an ever-increasing amount of bureaucracy wherever you go."
Fortunately, Block has a built-in marketing strategy. For 17 years, he's published, and help write, a monthly magazine called "Life Enhancement." He's optimistic about increasing readership and sales in general.
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5 Shows After Dark: You Can Be Frustrated at Jaden Smith All Over Again!
By Genevieve Burgess | Miscellaneous | May 30, 2013 | Comments ()
"Hell's Kitchen" on Fox at 8:00pm ET.
"Renovation Raiders" on HGTV at 9:00pm ET. Series premiere. A new show where renovations are carried out while the target couple is out to dinner. I'll admit, it's a different take on house-porn for HGTV but I guess you have to diversify to stay fresh.
"The Graham Norton Show" on BBCA at 10:00pm ET. Hey! Remember that "Graham Norton" show clip posted over last weekend with Will Smith an all the dancing? Yeah, that's this episode. We finally get to see it in its full length form after we've all already seen the best part all over the internet! Man, BBCA is a genius to hold these episodes out of the American market for a week, right? Just builds the buzz!
"Hannibal" on NBC at 10:01pm ET. I wish they would move further away from the whole "monster of the week" thing. It's the weakest part of every episode. I guess they're staying away from longer plot-lines until the final word on renewal is in. Then again, I sort of hated that plot with Anna Chlumsky as a former FBI student poking around, as it took aspects of other characters's stories and basically made sausage out of them. I do want to see Mads develop Hannibal more, though, and for the writing to settle down enough that Laurence Fishburne can get a better handle on Jack Crawford.
"Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell" on FX at 11:00pm ET.
Genevieve Burgess really needs "Hannibal" to stick around so it can become good enough to deserve Mads Mikkelsen.
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|Hat Day returns to Sonoma County Fair races on Aug. 3
The Sonoma County Fair is pleased to present the third annual Hat Day at the Races on Saturday, Aug. 3.
This fundraiser brings color to the horse track, as racing fans don their most fashionable, uptown headpieces while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and some of the best Sonoma County wines.
This afternoon social will begin at 1 p.m. in the VIP Tent near the racing grandstands. In addition to betting on the ponies, attendees are encouraged to participate in the annual hat competition.
There will be prizes for the best female, best male, best couple, best fascinator and best of show.
Tickets for Hat Day are $50 per person and include fair admission, a seat to the races, a live auction, hat competition, wine, hors 'oeuvres and a no-host bar. Reserved tables for eight are available for $500.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Sonoma County Fair Foundation, whose mission is to raise and steward funds to support facility improvements and special projects of the Sonoma County Fair.
Individual tickets can be purchased online at sonomacountyfair.com or at the box office. Table reservations must be purchased at the fairgrounds box office, located at 1350 Bennett Valley Road in Santa Rosa. For more information, call (707) 545-4200.
Florists with a special knack for turning flowers into fun creations can construct floral hat inspired masterpieces that will be showcased as table centerpieces during the Hat Day event. Cash prizes will be given for most unique and best interpretation of the fair theme, "Home Spun Fun."
Registration is limited so be sure to visit the website for details at the aforementioned website and phone number.
New to Wine Country Racing this year is the upscale addition of trackside and paddock view dining.
Trackside dining tables for four are available mid-week for $50 and Friday – Sunday for $70. Paddock view dining is $400 for up to 26 guests and includes fair admission and race programs for the entire group.
Purchase tickets by July 24th to receive a name sign on a table. Availability is limited.


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'White Buffalo'
Don Zolidis' "White Buffalo" continues with a second weekend of preview performances at Chelsea's Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St.
The story centers around a woman whose life is turned upside down after a white buffalo is born on her farm. The birth draws visitors from all over the world, including the Daili Lama.
Performance times are slated for 8 p.m. Thursday, which will be the final preview performance, before 8 p.m. Friday (opening night) and 8 p.m. Saturday. In addition, there will be matinees at 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Rates range between $20 and $40 for adults, depending on time and day of the show. Students and seniors' rates are less.
Visit purplerosetheatre.org or call 734-433-7376 for more information.
Blue Tuesday at Jackson Coffee Company
Kev Nichols and Blue Tuesday brings its bluesy style to the Jackson Coffee Company, 201 S. Mechanic St., for a free show on Friday.
The Jackson-based quartet features a laid-back, rocking blues style. Recently, the group, which also includes bassist Kevin Schoepke, drummer Greg Sauceda and guitarist Kevin Riske, was part of the Blues on Blues concert at the Michigan Theatre on March 31.
Showtime will be 7 p.m. For more information, visit jacksoncoffeeco.com or call 990-6770.
CSJ play reading
Center Stage Jackson's series "Readings at the Ella" at the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History, 3225 Fourth St., takes a comedic turn on Saturday with "The Late Christopher Bean."
The play, written in 1932 by Sidney Howard, tells of the story of acclaimed artist Christopher Bean, now deceased, who is on the other side in search of his work and details of his life.
Featured in the reading will be Tami Frye-Hindes, Gary Minix, Deborah Herbert, Carly Jacobs, Jessica Warring, Bradley Jayne, Ken Schluckebier, Derek Turson and Chuck Thor. Ann Holt will direct.
Showtime is 2 p.m. Admission is free. Visit centerstagejackson.org for more information.
'The Smurfs'
It's spring break vacation from school for many children, and the Michigan Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic St., has something to help keep kids entertained.
The theater's spring break kids feature is 2011's "The Smurfs," which will show at 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Cost is $1.
Running time is 103 minutes. Call 783-0962 for more information.
Hard rock show at Avenue Billiards
Hard-hitting music with an edge will be on the agenda for Saturday's concert at Avenue Billiards, 2410 E. Michigan Ave.
Three local bands, Distant Descend, Linux and Sienna Skyline, will be on the bill for night of hard rock and metal. Doors open at 7 p.m. Admission is $5.
Call 788-9953 for more information.


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Bank M Tanzania has joined hands with other sponsors to become the main partner of the Rotary Dar Marathon 2013, which will be held Monday 14th of October 2013 -Nyerere day.
Rotary Dar Marathon Board Chair, Sharmila Bhatt, says they intend to collect at least TZS 350 million this year but the amount may go up depending on the turnout.
"Rotary in Tanzania has grown and is growing and we shall keep growing and making a difference to our community like the just finished cancer ward at the Muhumbili National Hospital. This would not have been possible without the support from Bank M especially since we started," she said.
The Marathon will consist of two routes; a half marathon of 21.1 Km and a walk of 9 KM which will start and end at the Police Officers Mess in Msasani, Dar es Salaam.
This year's theme is "Empowering future leaders through education" and the funds raised by the marathon will go will go towards refurbishing a 400sqm state of the art, Learning Resource Centre at the University of Dar es Salaam.
Rotary Dar Marathon Chair, Zainul Dossa, said "The library will have natural ventilation, information skills training, disability access and provision for e-services like journals, manuscripts, macro materials, maps, and much more - all encouraging social, interactive and collaborative learning spaces."
Bank M Deputy CEO Jacqueline woiso comments that Bank M is committed to supporting the community based projects and has been able to achieve this through working together with Rotary since the introduction of the Marathon in 2009.
She also added "We sincerely believe that in years to come good resources and educating the young Tanzanians will pave the road for strong leadership for the country."
The Rotary Dar Marathon intends to mobilize 10,000 walkers and runners and aims to raise Millions towards this cause of empowering future leaders through education.
In 2011 and 2012, Rotary Dar Marathon in partnership with Bank M, raised a combined TSH 1.3 Billion to build and equip a cancer ward for children at the Muhimbili National Hospital.
On the 1st of August, the brand new Rotary Pediatatric Oncology Ward at Muhimbili National Hospital opened its doors with 23 beds, much needed isolation rooms, piped oxygen, and other essential medical equipment.
Vice Chair of the Rotary Dar Marathon, Vikash Shah SAID, "As Rotarians, we are proud of what we have achieved with the strong support of our community. We believe, this year, we will be able to achieve the much more."


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I know its not much of a comparison, but there is still body sparring. I've had some punishing, competitive spars avoiding shots to the head. Its a big part of the training in Brendan Ingle's gym. Granted, you still get accidentally tagged from time to time with head shots, but you are less than likely to have your face smashed up.
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in my opinion, boxing competitively(sparring/amateur tournaments) might even change your face in a positive way. i think it chisels, and makes skin more radiant and healthy looking...im no scientist but even emmanuel steward was saying something about this a while back...when you take leather, your skin rebuilds stronger with more elasticity.
when im sparring and competing a lot, my face looks different than when im taking a break and only doing roadwork and bagwork, etc...and for the most part, i look better when im in fight shape, minus the bruises and swelling.
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Peoria's potent offense was held in check again on Saturday as they dropped a 2-1 decision to the Milwaukee Admirals. Jonathan Cheechoo scored Peoria's only of the game while Ben Bishop made 29 saves in front of 6,413 at Carver Arena.
The Rivermen dropped to 5-6-1-1 on the season and have lost both meetings with the Admirals this year.
Milwaukee took a 1-0 lead at 14:09 of the first period on a Ryan Ellis took a slapshot from the point. Michael Latta and Ben Ryan were given assists on the play.
At 13:09 of the second period, Cheechoo scored on the man advantage to make it a 1-1 contest. Jani Lajenen was attempting to carry the puck out of the slot when Cheechoo swatted the puck into the goal for an unassisted tally.
At just 1:07 of the third period, the Admirals took the lead for good with a power-play goal. Juuso Puustinen made a cross-ice pass to Kyle Wilson who wristed the puck into an open net past a diving Bishop.
The Rivermen had 32 shots on goal and went 1-for-5 on the powerplay while the Admirals fired 31 shots on goal and converted once on three power-play opportunities.
The Rivermen will play host to the Rockford IceHogs on Friday at 7 p.m. All military personal will receive a free ticket by showing a valid Military ID at the Peoria Civic Center box office on the day of game. The team will also be wearing camouflage jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit the Children's Hospital of Illinois. For more information call 309-676-1040 or visit www.rivermen.net.


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iNitro Speeders are miniature radio-controlled cars with a carrying case that serves triple duty as the carrying case, charger, and controller. These tiny cars have lots of zip, going in scale speeds up to 600 miles per hour. What puts the "I" in the iNitro Speeders name is the fact that it is compatible with the iPod Touch, iPad 2, and iPhone. The free iNitro app turns the smart device into a controller for the car. (The app is not yet available on the Android platform but it is coming, most likely in the fall of 2012.) Once you've downloaded the app, attach the R/C adapter into the headphone jack, calibrate it to the controller, and choose one of five ways to drive your car: dual-stick control, motion control, slide, pre-programmed routes, or draw and drive. In addition to controlling the car, the app also has cool games and the opportunity to customize your driving profile and keep track of your progress and points. The iNitro Speeders are available in three styles: Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang GT, and Ken Block FIesta.
This is really cool and very much on-trend. There's a bit of a learning curve to get the best results, but once kids get the hang of using the controller, they'll get a kick out of the speed and versatility of the driving experience. What you'll find are two very different play experiences that can engage kids in a variety of ways. The touchscreen app and adapter really do seem like an added value without the added expense. This new system costs only a little bit more than the plain Nitro Speeders Mattel previously introduced.
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Milton L. Boehm
March 18, 1928-Sept. 20, 2012
Age: 84
Residence: Greeley
Milton L. Boehm, 84 of Greeley, passed away on Sept. 20, 2012, at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born March 18, 1928, to Herbert and Georgia (Walker) Boehm in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Milt lived in Woodward, Okla., until 1939, when the family moved to Watonga, Okla. He graduated from Watonga High School and received a bachelor of science degree in business from the University of Oklahoma. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma.
Milt married his high school sweetheart, Donna Crail, on Aug. 21, 1949, in Watonga.
While attending the University of Oklahoma, Milt was in the ROTC. He served his country as a 1st Lieutenant. in the Army Artillery during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged, and he and Donna then returned to Watonga, where he became partners with his father in the theater business.
In July 1959, the family moved to Fort Morgan, Colo., and continued their partnership with his parents as owners of the Cover Theatre and Valley Drive-In. Milt enjoyed the many friendships that were developed during this venture. In 1999, he retired and sold the theaters, after which they relocated to Greeley.
As an active businessman in the community he supported many local activities. He was a lifelong member of the Fraternal Order of Elks, the Masonic Order, National Association of Theatre Owners, Lions Club and the First Congregational Church of Greeley.
Milt enjoyed spending time with family, especially at the holidays and on special occasions and with friends; traveling, reading, playing cards, music, movies and creating jewelry.
Milt is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Claudia Stevens (Denny) all of Greeley; sons, Milton L. "Mike" Boehm II of Fort Morgan, and Brad Boehm (Jennifer) of Greeley; grandchildren, Milton L. "Trae" Boehm III (Tammy); great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Mykayla Forsyth and Chris Boehm, all of Fort Morgan and Callie Stevens of Butte, Mont.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at the First Methodist Church , 117 E. Bijou Ave., Fort Morgan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Methodist Church of Fort Morgan, The Fort Morgan Bandshell in City Park, or charity of your choice in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.
Joseph "Joe" Doll
Oct. 16, 1911-Sept. 20, 2012
Age: 100
Residence: Greeley
Joe Doll, longtime Weld County resident, passed away Thursday at Meadow View of Greeley. He was 100.
Joseph Doll was born Oct. 16, 1911, to Louis and Rosa (Eckstein) Doll on the family farm near Stringtown, Ill. He farmed and operated several agriculture-related businesses in the Stringtown area, including a sawmill. On Nov. 26, 1936, he married Roseann Ginder. In 1960, Joe and Roseann moved their family to the Greeley area and established Doll's Egg Ranch, which provided eggs to restaurants and grocery stores.
After living half a century on their farm east of Evans, Joe and Roseann moved to Meadow View in August of last year. Joe celebrated his 100th birthday in October, and Joe and Roseann celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in November. Roseann passed away in February.
Over the years, Joe competed in community horseshoe tournaments and hunted elk. His hobbies included shooting pool, playing cards (especially "Euchre") and rooting for the Rockies. He wrote a book, "The Colorado Dolls," detailing the history of his family.
Joe is survived by his six children and their five spouses, Norma Wegher, Ron and Ruth Doll, Urban "Slim" and Sandy Doll, Louie and Nancy Doll, all of Greeley, Kevin Doll and Niki Kessinger of Aurora, and Greg and Elizabeth Doll of Marysville, Kan.; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by son-in-law, Roland Wegher; grandson, Jeff Doll; granddaughter, Janet Lynn Doll; two sisters; and one brother.
Friends may visit from 5-7 p.m. Sunday followed by recitation of the rosary, both at Stoddard Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634. Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guest book.
Harold Walter Eckhardt
Aug. 20, 1922-Sept. 20, 2012
Age: 90
Residence: Greeley
Harold Walter Eckhardt, 90, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at Grace Point in Greeley. He was born Aug. 20, 1922, in Greeley, to John H. and Mollie (Winter) Eckhardt.
Harold was born and raised in Greeley, where he attended Olin Elementary School, Meeker Middle School and Greeley High School. He attended one year at the University of Northern Colorado and enlisted in the Navy Coast Guard after Pearl Harbor and was discharged in November 1945.
Harold married Bobetta Bresnahan on June 30, 1943, in Kimball, Neb. He then started his lifelong career in marketing for Standard Oil (Chevron).
Harold was a member of the HAM Radio Club going by the call letters NOKNK. He enjoyed traveling and many years of retirement.
Harold is survived by his wife of 69 years, Bobetta Eckhardt of Greeley; one sister, Leola Latorra of Newbury Park, Calif.; a niece, Barbara (Cliff) Blackstock of Stillwater, Okla.; a nephew, Jim (Loretta) Wells of Newbury Park, Calif.; and many cousins and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mollie Eckhardt.
Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m., prior to the 11 a.m. service, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Entombment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guest book.
Verda Mae (Ladd) McMillion
May 17, 1926-Sept. 20, 2012
Age: 86
Residence: Greeley
Verda Mae (Ladd) McMillion, 86, of Greeley, formerly of Fort Morgan, died Sept. 20, 2012, at Centennial Healthcare Center. She was born May 17, 1926, in Cornish, Colo., to James and Ellen (Favinger) Massengale. Verda grew up in Cornish and later moved with her family to Fort Morgan. She married Lloyd Newton Ladd in 1946, he died in 1977. She married Jack McMillion in 1998, he died in 2010.
During World War II, Verda worked in factories across the country to maintain production while men served. She sold Avon and was a member of the Avon Presidents Club. Verda also worked at Marion's and Conrad's in Fort Morgan. Verda and her husband, Lloyd, enjoyed playing tennis and were members of various tennis clubs. Verda had a love for the outdoors. She was an avid hunter, fisherman and camper. Verda enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers.
Verda is survived by two sons, Ron (Darice) Ladd of Greeley and Roger Ladd of Fort Morgan; two sisters, Dolly (Lee) Bass of Montana and Opal Withem of Oregon; sister-in-law, Anita Massengale of Fort Morgan; grandchildren, Ryan (Cindy) Ladd and Mike (Cassie) Ladd, all of Greeley; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; brothers, Lloyd, Dallas and Kenny; and sisters, Tina, Evalena and an infant sister.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Stoddard Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzeheimer's Association in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 28th St., Greeley, CO 80634. Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guest book.
Duane V. Shufelt
May 10, 1954-Sept. 14, 2012
Age: 58
Residence: Hartsel, Colo.
Duane Virgil Shufelt lost his battle to cancer on Sept. 14, 2012. He was born May 10, 1954, in Wayne, Neb., to Virgil Francis Shufelt and Darlene Marie (Wipperling) Shufelt. He attended Norfolk High School and graduated in 1972.
Duane spent his working life as a mechanical engineer doing what he loved, most recently at Monfort of Colorado in Greeley, where he helped with its re-start in 1982, and American Foods Group in South St. Paul, Minn., in 1999. He also enjoyed spending time with his family at his cabin in Hartsel, Colo.
He is survived by his wife of 29 wonderful years, Jerrie (Holmes) Shufelt of Hartsel, Colo.; three sons, Jeremy Weiland of Tulsa, Okla., Jeffrey Ward of Fort Collins, and Brian Ward of Severance, Colo.; daughter, Rebecca Gillego of Tulsa, Okla,; brother, Kevin Shufelt of Platteville, Colo.; two sisters, Jolene Layton of Longmont and Joanne Perrin of Norfolk, Neb.; and eight grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Jenette Rose Shufelt.
A celebration of his life will be held on Sept. 30, 2012, at the VFW Hall at 2514 7th Ave. Greeley, Colo., beginning at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations sent to either The Wounded Warriors Project or St. Jude's Hospital, in Memphis, Tenn.


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LOCKPORT - A Niagara Falls woman, who said she was injured in falling down a short flight of stairs at a business in that city, lost her lawsuit Wednesday - for the second time.
A State Supreme Court jury took less than an hour to decide that landlords James and Marie Briganti and store owner Robert Seager were not negligent when Gail L. Harris, 57, of Welch Avenue, fell down a set of three steps in front of Can-Am Mail Box Rental, 2315 Whirlpool St., on Feb. 21, 2008. She allegedly tripped over a raised door sill.
In April 2011, Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas threw out the case at the close of the plaintiff's evidence, but the Appellate Division of State Supreme Court ruled the case should have gone to the jury. Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. handled the two-day retrial.
Harris' attorney, Scott Stepien, asserted the verdict was "inconsistent with the undisputed evidence" and said he will ask Kloch to throw out the verdict, and pursue an appeal if Kloch denies the motion. Daniel Caffrey represented the defendants.


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The textile industry has a recurrent white speck nep problem in cotton. "White specks" are immature clusters of fibres that are not visible as defects until dyeing, and then they appear white on darkly dyed fabric. The white speck potential of cotton is difficult to predict except in extremely immature cottons. Industry requires a method to predict fabric quality from cotton bale fibre properties to minimize this risk and reduce financial losses. This research addresses the problem of predicting white specks in dyed cotton fabrics given controlled gin and mill processing. Gin and mill processing must be controlled so that field and varietal effects can be seen without the interaction of mechanical processing differences. This results in achieving other objectives, including the provision of baseline data for Australian varieties, ginning effects and comparison of ring and open-end spinning. This final analysis of these studies results in white speck prediction equations from high-speed fibre measurement systems. Cotton breeders will be able to use the equations in the development of new varieties with low white speck potential.
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Dr. Patricia Bel has a PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Specializing in Textile Engineering from the Univ. of So. Queensland, Australia, and a BS in Textile Engineering from Georgia Tech. 29 years as a Research Materials Engineer,SRRC, New Orleans, an international expert in neps,and an authority in cotton processing from field to fabric.


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Our client, a well-known manufacturer of Household Cleaning Products, needed a solution to improve the palletizing operations of one of its products that was being manually palletized at the time. Axium supplied its IxOFlex, a robotic palletizing system able to handle 8 different SKU's simultaneously. The incoming throughput was divided into 4 palletizing cells each palletizing on two stations. Each cell is autonomous from the other and can operate independently.


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The Annual Election Period is from October 15 through December 7 of each year. During this time anyone eligible for Medicare Part D may enroll with us. You may also enroll with us throughout the year if this is your Initial Enrollment Period (first time you are eligible for Medicare Part D) or if you qualify for the Special Enrollment Period. Please call EnvisionRx Plus Member Services at 1-866-250-2005 (TTY/TDD users should call 711), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to find out if you can enroll today!
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People with limited incomes may qualify for extra help to pay for their prescription drug costs. If you qualify, Medicare could pay for 75% or more of your drug costs including monthly prescription drug premiums, annual deductibles, and co-insurance. Additionally, those who qualify won't have a coverage gap or a late enrollment penalty. Many people are eligible for these savings and don't even know it. For more information about this extra help, contact your local Social Security office, or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. You can also apply for extra help online www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp.
If you qualify for extra help with your Medicare prescription drug coverage costs, Medicare will pay all or part of your plan premium. If Medicare pays only a portion of this premium, we will bill you for the amount that Medicare doesn't cover.
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Mallards fly into finals
Vauxhall Mallards will represent The Gibbs Denley East Anglian Premier League in the next stage of the Cockspur Club Twenty20 after beating Bury St Edmunds in the league final after a hard-fought day.
Twenty-year-old James Cowan of Godmanchester Town can count himself as very unlucky to find himself in a losing team as he returned identical figures of 4-16 from his four overs in both his side's matches; even more remarkable is that both spells included hat-tricks!
Godmanchester Town (136-3) beat Saffron Walden (108-9) by 24 runs
Bury St Edmunds (149-8) beat Godmanchester Town (92-9) by 57 runs
Final: Bury St Edmunds (125-7) lost to Vauxhall Mallards (126-2) by 8 wickets


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The Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA)
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), also known as the Landrum-Griffin Act, is the federal law that provides rights for most private sector union members, including postal workers and those covered by the Railway Labor Act. It does not apply to union bodies which represent only state and local government employees. Mixed bodies, e.g. a district council that includes private and public sector locals, do fall under the LMRDA. (The rights of federal and state employees are regulated by state and federal statutes and case law. Federal employee unions are covered by similar provisions in the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA). See links at bottom of page.) The LMRDA has several important provisions which we describe below.
For the complete text of the LMRDA, click here.
Speech and Due Process
Equal rights and privileges to nominate candidates, to vote in elections or referendums, and to attend and participate in union meetings and vote on the business of the meeting, subject to reasonable rules in the union constitution and/or bylaws;
Freedom of speech and assembly, including the right to:
The right to secret ballot vote on rates of dues, initiation fees, and assessments;
The right to sue the union, without reprisal, if internal appeals do not produce a satisfactory result within four months, or if you disagree with the union's decision;
You are protected from improper union discipline. Due process is required in internal union disciplinary hearings, including:
Note: The union may not discipline you for exercising protected rights, however you may be disciplined for the following activities:
You have the right to receive a copy of your collective bargaining agreement (union contract) along with all riders and supplements, and to inspect copies of all contracts that your local union administers. (This may include hiring hall rules.)
Notification of Rights: A recent appeals court decision supports what AUD has long argued, that, under Section 105 of the LMRDA, unions are obligated to inform members of their rights under the LMRDA and how to enforce those rights. (Note: In order for this important decision to become the norm in every part of the country, it is important that union members try to enforce Section 105. Please contact AUD if you are interested in helping enforce this important part of the LMRDA. For the text of the appeals court decision: www.heretics.net/105.html)
If you are denied a copy of your contract, you may file a complaint with the Department of Labor which will investigate and has authority to bring a lawsuit on your behalf.
Title II of the LMRDA. Unions must file with the US Department of Labor copies of their constitutions and bylaws, and financial reports, called "LM-2," "LM-3" or "LM-4" forms (depending on the case). These documents are available to the public. The LM forms give you information about officers salaries and expenses, union loans, expenditures and investments. With a federal judges permission members can enforce their rights to examine books and records needed to verify the LM report. Copies of the documents filed with the Department of Labor are public information and may be obtained from the local Department of Labor office or ordered online from the DOL website (see To Order a Union Financial Report).
Title III. A trusteeship (also called administratorship) imposed by an international union on a local or other subordinate body is presumed by the courts and the Department of Labor to be valid for the first eighteen months. The presumption of validity may be overcome by showing that the imposition of the trusteeship violated union procedures or that the trusteeship was imposed for improper purposes, such as punishing a dissident local leadership. After the first eighteen months, a trusteeship is presumed by the courts to be invalid.
Under Title IV of the LMRDA, international unions must elect officers, either by a direct vote of the members or by a vote of delegates to a convention, at least every five years. Local unions must hold secret ballot elections of officers at least every three years.
Any member in good standing is eligible to run for office, subject to reasonable and equitable rules. According to the Department of Labor, meeting attendance rules which "disqualify a large portion of members from candidacy...may be [held by the DOL to be] unreasonable." (Note: AUD urges any person who has been disqualified by a meeting attendance rule to contact us immediately.)
Candidates are entitled to mail campaign literature, as often as they are financially able, to the unions entire membership list or to reasonable selected portions of the list, such as members in one company or geographical area. Unions may not abridge this right by restricting it to the time period after nominations. Candidates may inspect the membership list once during a campaign.
All members must be allowed to vote, nominate candidates, run for office and campaign without interference or retaliation. Candidates are entitled to have observers present at each stage of the election process, including literature mailing, balloting, and counting.
Union officials cannot use union resources for their campaign. Unions and all employers, not only interested employers, are prohibited from contributing money and resources to any candidate.
After the election; protests must first be filed with the union, in a timely manner (check the union constitution for time limits). Your protest must contain all complaints you have about the election. If you have not obtained relief from the union within three months, you must file your complaint within the next month. If you get an answer within the three months, you must file with the DOL within one month of the final decision by the union.
The Department of Labor investigates your charges and decides whether to file a lawsuit on your behalf. The DOL has wide discretion whether or not to sue on your behalf. If the DOL does decide to overturn the election, a candidate has a limited right to intervene in the lawsuit with private counsel. The remedy is usually a federally supervised election.
Under Title V, union representatives are obligated to manage union business for the sole benefit of the members. Individuals who violate their fiduciary duty may be sued in federal court.
Union Constitutions and by-laws may grant rights, such as ratification of contracts or election of shop stewards, which are not required by law. Those documents are contracts between the union and the members, enforceable in state or federal court.
A Word on Enforcement and Organizing
You can enforce and enjoy many of these rights on your own. However, you may need to consult a lawyer to help you enforce some rights. Some provisions can only be enforced by filing a lawsuit in federal court; other provisions are enforced by the US Department of Labor.
Filing a formal complaint, however, is not always the most effective way to get what you want. You must carefully weigh your situation and decide whether you are willing to make the commitment of time energy and money to pursue a formal complaint or lawsuit. It also carries risks. Although it is illegal for your union or the boss to retaliate against you for exercising your legal rights, retaliation is a possibility.
The best way to protect and enforce your rights is to organize with other members to put pressure on the boss or the unionthrough petitions, group grievances, campaigns at union meetings, newsletters--and to win the support of outside groups. In the final analysis, the best solution for problems in the union is for the members to organize and change the union, including, but not limited to, running for union office. You are the ones who can solve the problem.
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American Anthropological Assn Annual Meeting
Nov. 15-19, 2006
San Jose, CA
Csilla Kalocsai, Yale University
Laurie Duthie, UCLA
Carrie Lane Chet, Cal State Fullerton
Anthropological scholarship on corporate globalization and capitalist restructuring has frequently concerned only the lower classes, whereas sociological work on transnational corporate classes has focused on the top tiers of the corporate hierarchy. Yet middle-class life as it relates to corporate work remains relatively unexplored, particularly outside of North America and Western Europe. This panel uses global corporate work as a starting point for understanding these new middle-class segments, and moves beyond the workplace to consider how the middle classes created and transformed under global capitalism take on broader social meanings that are deeply entwined with national, local and global contexts and experiences.
Focusing the ethnographic lens on the middle-class work of managers, white-collar executives, and professionals throughout the world, we ask: Are we witnessing the emergence of a new global corporate middle class? How have the globalization of labor and capital produced and transformed the structure and content of middle-class lifestyles? How do gender, race, and generation affect how members of the new middle classes understand and experience corporate globalization? What are the patterns of inclusions and exclusions that structure corporate middle-class livelihoods? How have cultural values, practices, strategies, and social relations changed in the process? How do social and political-economic discourses on the changing middle class and the intensification of global capitalism intersect at the national and transnational levels? Why has anthropological scholarship on corporate globalization tended to dismiss the existence and experiences of the middle class and how has this omission shaped the field to date?
Interested scholars should submit a paper abstract of up to 250 words to Carrie Lane Chet by March 17, 2006 at email@example.com. Feel free to email or call (714-278-7359) for additional information.


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