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iPhone lawsuit goes class action nationwide
A long-standing lawsuit against Apple and AT&T over the two companies' iPhone exclusivity agreement has been granted expanded class action status. According to the court document posted online by Wired, the suit now covers "[a]ll persons who purchased or acquired an iPhone in the United States and entered into a two-year agreement with Defendant AT&T Mobility, LLC for iPhone voice and data service any time from June 29, 2007, to the present." In an interview with Wired, Mark Rifkin, lead counsel representing the plaintiffs of the suit, explained that AT&T's two-year contract provides an option for customers to terminate the agreement—for a fee—and switch to another carrier. Due to the nature of the U.S. cellular industry, and because the iPhone is only offered by AT&T, customers are essentially locked into using AT&T despite having the termination option.
Apple has argued that its original five-year iPhone exclusivity agreement with AT&T was widely reported, and that even if it wasn't disclosed, it fails to produce the kind of monopoly power claimed by the plaintiffs. Notably, the exclusivity situation described above is the same for many current smartphones from other cellular providers, such as the Evo 4G from Sprint, the Droid from Verizon, and the original model of the Nexus One from T-Mobile. In addition, it remains to be seen whether the five-year exclusivity deal between Apple and AT&T is still in place, as it has been speculated that the terms of the two companies' iPhone deal may have been part of the negotiations over iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G data plans.
Apple posts four new iPhone 4 FaceTime ads
Apple has posted four new iPhone 4 television commercials. Similar to the company's first iPhone 4 ad, the new 30-second spots highlight the phone's FaceTime video chat feature. "Meet Her" shows a new grandfather meeting his granddaughter for the first time, "Haircut" revolves around a boyfriend seeing his girlfriend's new haircut, "Smile" shows a father attempting to get his daughter to smile so he can see her new braces, and "Big News" shows a wife sharing the news with her husband that they are going to have a child. All four new TV ads are available for viewing on Apple's website.
MobileNavigator adds Background Location and more
Navigon has updated its MobileNavigator turn-by-turn navigation applications, adding support for iOS 4 Background Location and Fast App Switching on multitasking-capable devices and several other new features. In addition to multitasking, MobileNavigator 1.6 adds live weather information, directions to parking, voice guidance for pedestrian mode and an enhanced Reality View Pro. The new Live Weather feature updates and reports current weather conditions enroute and at the destination with temperature and weather conditions shown in the route overview screen during navigation. A new Clever Parking feature enables users to display a list of available parking areas near their destination and easily plot a route to a parking spot. Support for iOS 4 Background Location allows MobileNavigator to continue running in the background and providing voice guidance on multitasking-capable devices. MobileNavigator will also automatically shut down background location mode when no route is active or once you've reached your destination, avoiding unnecessary power consumption from the GPS hardware. The latest update also adds enhanced graphics for the iPhone 4 Retina Display and includes the latest NAVTEQ map data, while bringing the Navigon MyRegion suite of regional apps up to the same feature level as the main MobileNavigator series; the MyRegion apps have been renamed to MobileNavigator MyRegion to reflect this. MobileNavigator North America is available from the App Store for $50 until July 22 and is a free update for current users. Versions for other countries can be found on Navigon's App Store page.
Apple, others sued over cellphone email
Apple, along with Google, HTC, LG, Microsoft, and Motorola, has been sued over technology relating to wireless email. The Wall Street Journal reports that NTP sued the companies in U.S. District Court in Virginia over eight patents covering the wireless delivery of email to cellphones. "Use of NTP's intellectual property without a license is just plain unfair to NTP and its licensees," company co-founder Donald E. Stout said in a statement. "We took the necessary action to protect our intellectual property." NTP previously received a $612.5 million settlement from BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion, to prevent a potential injunction, giving it some precedence heading into its proceedings with Apple.
99 cent TV rentals coming to iTunes?
Apple is pushing TV programmers to allow it to rent individual television episodes for 99 cents each, according to a new report. Citing unnamed sources, NewTeeVee reports that the rentals would work in much the same way as current movie rentals, giving the customer 30 days to begin watching the program and 24 hours to finish watching once viewing has commenced. The report also suggests that the rentals will be streamed to users, instead of requiring a download, which would work well with the rumored, possibly iOS-based next-generation Apple TV. Apple will have an advantage compared to rival services like Netflix and Hulu Plus, the report states, because it will likely be able to offer some shows that aren't available on the other services.
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1.7-inch Apple-branded touchscreen surfaces
A roughly 1.7-inch diagonal touchscreen carrying an Apple marking has been found, photographs of which have been posted online (Translated Link). The 3cm by 3cm square screen features a thin black bezel, similar to that found on the iPad, around all four sides, with connection cables emerging from what appear to be the bottom and right side. The cable to the right carries a variety of labels, including "Apple © 2009." The width of the screen is roughly the same as screens that have been used in the first-, second-, fourth, and fifth-generation iPod nano, with a height that is slightly greater than the screen used in the first- and second-generation iPod nano. If the touchscreen were to be used in a future iPod nano, it would remove roughly half of the screen real estate found in current models; it could also be meant for a future iPod shuffle, one with the ability to display album artwork and a simplified touch-based interface.
iPhone 4 proximity sensor problems blamed on software
Noting that Apple has not responded to numerous complaints in its own support forums regarding iPhone 4 proximity sensor problems, iLounge reader Trent Phillips has conducted tests to determine differences between the sensor behaviors of multiple iPhone models, and concluded that an iOS software update is capable of resolving the problems. In an e-mail to iLounge, Phillips says that the iPhones are all capable of deactivating their screens when objects are detected at a two-inch distance from the sensor, but the iPhone 4 behaves differently from its predecessors, making decisions that lead to accidental screen reactivations under certain conditions.
Earlier iPhones, Phillips notes, switch off their screens at the two-inch distance regardless of the color and past motion of the approaching object. By comparison, the iPhone 4 appears to be less sensitive to dark objects than light ones, and also changes its deactivation distance dynamically after the initial contact. Consequently, the iPhone 4's screen deactivates only from a shorter distance—say, one inch rather than two inches—if the object it initially reacted to was at the shorter distance. Testing with black and white pieces of paper suggested that the "black piece of paper greatly reduced the detection range of the proximity sensor," which "could also explain why some people see different effects," says Phillips, based on skin tone, makeup, light levels, and other factors. His belief is that the iPhone 4's sensor retains the two-inch range of prior iPhones, but has been miscalibrated on the software side, perhaps in an effort to improve battery life. While it's still unclear as to whether changes in the iPhone 4's glass material and/or proximity sensor hardware could also be responsible for the issues, Phillips believes from his testing that a software update could fix the problem, and "all may be well again."
Video shows Apple Bumper no help on drops
A brief drop test video posted online shows that Apple's Bumper cases for the iPhone 4 offer little more protection than carrying the device bare. The video shows a man dropping the iPhone, encased in a Bumper, from roughly ear height multiple times until damage is visible. Mac Rumors notes that with the iPhone 4 inside the Bumper, it took three drops before the front glass cracked, the same number it took to break a bare iPhone 4. While Apple's Bumper case has proven to be beneficial in dealing with the phone's reception issues, it appears to offer little in the way of drop protection for users worried about potential damage.
Fring adds two-way video calling for iPhone 4
Fring has released an update to its iOS voice and video communications app adding support for two-way video calling and multitasking on capable iOS 4 devices. Although Fring added one-way video calling to its iPhone application last December, the lack of a front-facing camera on the earlier iPhone models precluded its use for two-way video conferencing. With the addition of the new front-facing camera on the iPhone 4, Fring users can now engage in bi-directional video calls over either Wi-Fi or 3G from the iPhone 4. As a cross-platform client, users of Fring on the iPhone can also conduct video calls with users on Android and Symbian S60 devices. Users of older iPhone models can also now participate in two-way video calls using the built-in camera, however the absence of the front-facing camera on these devices makes face-to-face video calling less practical. The latest version also adds iOS 4 multitasking support, a new social stream for integrating Twitter, Facebook, chats and call updates in a single view, and a smarter address book for managing the buddy list and contacts. Fring is available from the App Store as a free download.
Update: Our preliminary testing indicates that the two-way video calling works fine on older iPhone models as well, although as noted the feature may be less useful here due to the lack of a front-facing camera. Video and audio quality are noticeably lower than FaceTime, even over a Wi-Fi connection. Further, on the iPhone 4 only the front-facing camera appears to be used with no way of switching to the rear-facing camera as in FaceTime. The main advantages over FaceTime are 3G support and compatibility with older iPhone models and Android and Symbian S60 devices.
G-Whizz Social provides a social networking browser
iOS developer Ricky Bloomfield, known for his G-Whizz unified Google Apps browser, has released a new mobile app browser for social networking applications. G-Whizz Social provides a single app with tabbed browsers for Google Talk, Google Buzz, Facebook, Twitter and MySpace within a single app. Users can remain logged in to any of these services and effortlessly switch back and forth between them using a menu bar at the bottom of the screen. External links are opened using a built-in quick-view browser and integration with Instapaper and Read It Later allows users to save links from any of their social network services for later reference or repost links via e-mail or Twitter. G-Whizz Social is a universal app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and provides full iOS 4 support with Fast App Switching for multitasking-capable devices. G-Whizz Social is available from the App Store for $1.
Droptext allows editing Dropbox text files
Developer Kevin Smith has released an iOS text editor for Dropbox users. Droptext is a universal app for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad that allows users to open, edit and save text files directly within their Dropbox account. In addition to standard text files, the application allows users open any file with a text-based mime type, such as HTML files, PHP scripts, and C programming code. Viewing of other non-text-based file types is not supported. Droptext is available from the App Store for $1.
Apple held 24.4% of U.S. smartphone market March - May
According to the latest data from comScore, Apple accounted for 24.4% of the U.S. smartphone market for the three months ending in May. RIM was once again the market leader with a 41.7% share of the market; Apple was second, followed by Microsoft with 13.2%, Google's Android with 13%, and Palm with 4.8%. Apple's percentage, which is based on smartphone subscribers and is taken as an average from the three month period, is down slightly from the 25.4% share the company held in the three months ending in February 2010, but does not account for any sales of the iPhone 4, while likely including some sales that were delayed or lost as details of the new handset leaked prior to its official unveiling. [via MDN]
BMW Group announces iPod Out support for iOS 4
The BMW Group, makers of both BMW and Mini automobiles, has announced its support for the new iPod Out feature of iOS 4 for the iPhone and iPod touch. Using iPod Out, BMW's new interface technology enables the company's in-car infotainment systems to display and control music playback via the vehicle's main display—using a Click Wheel iPod-like menu—and interface controls, while leaving room for other crucial information like GPS routing. Other features, such as custom playlists and Genius, will also be available. BMW claims that future vehicles equipped with the technology "will be able to adapt more quickly to the software lifecycles of iPod touch and iPhone," but failed to specify when the new interface technology might be available, or if it can be rolled out to current models via a software update.
U.K. retailer claims iPod touch 4G will have FaceTime, more
U.K.-based retailer John Lewis has leaked supposed details of the fourth-generation iPod touch at a recent event in London. Electricpig reports that a slide from the retailer's Xmas in July event claimed that the fourth-generation iPod touch will arrive in September, and will sport a five megapixel camera with flash, similar to the one found in the iPhone 4 and including HD video recording capabilities, an accelerometer and gyroscope, and FaceTime capabilities, suggesting that the device will also have a front-facing camera. Apple traditionally announces its new iPod models in September, and Apple CEO Steve Jobs said at the unveiling of the iPhone 4 that the company would sell "tens of millions" of FaceTime devices this year, hinting that the feature would appear in other devices as well.
Boomwave unveils new cases for iPad
Boomwave has unveiled its new Strapz and Kix cases for the Apple iPad. Strapz is a sleeve-style case featuring an inner neoprene pouch and an outer layer of slatted cowhide leather, with an elastic band for secure closure. It is available in three colors and sells for $43. Kix is a full coverage case with a dual zippered closure, perforated faux leather exterior, inner and outer pockets, and the ability to serve as a stand. It comes in two colors and sells for $38; both of Boomwave's new cases for the iPad are available now.
Airfoil Speakers Touch now supports background audio
Rogue Amoeba has released an update to Airfoil Speakers Touch adding support for background audio on multitasking capable iOS 4 devices. Airfoil Speakers Touch allows users to stream audio to their iOS device from a Mac or PC on the same Wi-Fi network, effectively allowing the iPhone or iPod touch to act as a set of remote headphones. With the latest update users of the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and third-generation iPod touch can now keep Airfoil Speakers Touch playing audio in the background while using other applications. The update also includes updated graphics for the iPhone 4 Retina Display and several other minor improvements. Airfoil Speakers Touch 1.1 is available from the App Store as a free download. Streaming audio from a PC or Mac requires Airfoil for Mac or Airfoil for Windows to be installed on the host computer.
Mix: White iPhone 4, SparkPlug, Flashlight, Corporate iPad
A white iPhone 4 has been obtained and unboxed, with the photographs posted online. M.I.C. Gadget has posted photos of the delayed handset's box, as well as the device itself, including the proximity and ambient light sensor holes above the earpiece speaker.
SparkPlug Industries has introduced the SparkPlug Flash for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The dock-connecting accessory features a cluster of four LEDs on the rear to illuminate photos, and a touch sensor for controlling the light. The SparkPlus Flash for the iPhone 3G and 3GS is available now and sells for $20.
Apple has started accepting iPhone 4 LED flashlight applications submitted to the App Store. Mac Rumors reports that developer Michael D'Ulisse submitted his Flashlight - For iPhone 4 app on June 25, but was told by Apple that such apps would be rejected as "inappropriate use of hardware." D'Ulisse appealed to Apple executive Phil Schiller, who reportedly met with the App review department and got the guidelines changed to allow in D'Ulisse's app and others like it. Notably, the same effect can be achieved by simply turning the flash to "On" when the Camera application is open and in video mode.
The iPad is gaining traction in a number of large corporations, according to a Bloomberg BusinessWeek profile. According to the article, Wells Fargo SAP, Tellabs, and Mercedes-Benz are all working to integrate the tablet into the company's workflows, with Megan Minich, a Wells Fargo senior vice-president, saying that the company has "got a bunch ordered that we can't get yet."
Demiforce updates Trism for iPad
Demiforce has released an update to its acclaimed Trism puzzle game for the iPhone and iPod touch, adding native iPad support and fixing some iOS 4 related problems. First released in July 2008, Trism was the first Match-3 puzzle game to make use of the iPhone's accelerometer feature and was a runaway success in its category. Trism 1.5 maintains the same game play and features as the original with five game modes, online scoring and 22 in-game achievements that can be collected. The update fixes stability problems that some users have experienced with iOS 4.0, adds native iPad support and provides code optimizations that should result in improved battery life. Trism 1.5 is available from the App Store for $3 and is a free update for current users.
iOS 4 satisfaction poll ends, iOS 4.1 feature poll begins
With over 3,200 votes from iLounge readers, our latest poll—"Are you satisfied with the performance of iOS 4 on your device?"—has ended. Readers using any compatible model of iPhone or iPod touch were given a choice between "satisfied" and "not satisfied," with a separate option for those who don't own an iOS 4-compatible device.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, users of older models—namely the iPhone 3G and second-generation iPod touch—were much more likely to be dissatisfied with iOS 4's performance on their devices than owners of newer hardware. Among iPhone 3G users, 70% said they were not satisfied with the performance of iOS 4 on their devices, compared to just 30% that were satisfied; these numbers were closer—56% and 44%, respectively—among second-generation iPod touch users. By comparison, 85% of iPhone 3GS users said they were satisfied with iOS 4's performance, compared to just 15% who were not satisfied, while 79% of third-generation iPod touch users said they were satisfied, with 21% saying they were not satisfied. An overwhelming majority—91%—of iPhone 4 users said they were satisfied with the performance of iOS 4 on their new devices, compared to just 9% who were not satisfied; finally, 8% of overall respondents said they didn't own an iOS 4-compatible device. Thanks for all your votes!
Our new poll focuses on iOS 4.1. What new feature would you most like to see in the upcoming software update? Would you like to see iPad support, expanded multitasking capabilities, wireless syncing, iTunes Library streaming, iPhone and iPod touch support for the iPad Camera Kit, iPad-to-iPhone tethering, fixes for the iPhone 4's reception and proximity sensor issues, or some other new feature or improvement? Our new poll, "What feature do you most want to see in iOS 4.1?" lets you answer that question. As always, you can find the iLounge Poll in the left hand column of the main iLounge.com homepage. Cast your vote today!


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Tanaka has visa, could head to U.S. by SundayTanaka, 25, received his visa on Tuesday and is preparing to report on time to the Yankees' Spring Training camp in Tampa, Fla., with the rest of the club's pitchers and catchers. Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka has obtained a work visa and could dep… (more)
Yanks GM: $155M Tanaka has No. 3 potentialMasahiro Tanaka, who signed the fifth-largest contract for a pitcher in major-league history, has potential to one day be a "No. 3 starter," New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Friday.Source: ESPN.com

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Already harder than I thought. Sometimes I forget what a struggle it is. Ugh. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2007
Plans of Outstanding Proportions
I just turned in that manuscript. I am DONE. And, soon, it will be October, and what I'm hoping to be a new outlook on life. It will take effort to: Be positive. Be focused. Not be a workaholic at work. Write for myself and only myself with only my own self-imposed deadlines. Pick a … Continue reading
I've been setting some things aside to inspire me when needed. Now that I've reached the end of my deadlines, the time has come. This beautiful post from my magician friend Lucksmith at Bored Ludic? gets my heart pumping each time I read it. He says (and please forgive me for quoting so liberally): I … Continue reading
Latest Story Theories
1. First sentence. It all rides on the first sentence, so go all out. Do not start with the long, extended description of the train. Start instead with the sentence that had been on page 2 (the belly shirt, the blowjob bracelets, the gum). This is the sentence that started the story in the first … Continue reading
All Pages and Scenes Accounted For
Can it be? Oh, yes. I reached the end of the manuscript. Easily, swimmingly—actually it went pretty fast and I even did line edits this morning and, turns out, the thing's not as bad as I thought. I think. Seeing as I already asked for, and was granted, an extension until Monday morning I will … Continue reading
A Little Less Heavy
I am no closer to the imminent end to the endless manuscript that will be holding me hostage through the weekend. But today was a better day, even still. Yesterday I got my revision notes on my Alice manuscript—one that I thought would surely carry through into October. But the revisions were much simpler than … Continue reading
This latest deadline is really weighing on me. I have to force the pages out—and then, once out, I'm afraid to look at them again. I've never had this much trouble with a project before. I'm thinking it's not really about this project at all, is it? It's about what comes after the project. It's … Continue reading


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EL MEZON, Mexico — Wielding machetes and rusty shotguns, a motley crew in masks escorts dozens of captives onto a basketball court to face a public "trial" for suspected ties to criminal gangs.
This is Wild West justice, Mexican-style.
Outraged at relentless extortion, kidnapping and theft as a wave of drug-related violence washes over Mexico, farmers, shopkeepers and other residents in the mountainous southern state of Guerrero are taking the law into their own hands as "community police."
Both state and federal police as well as the military leave them to their own devices, manning checkpoints at entries to towns but venturing no farther.
T-shirts pulled over their faces with holes cut for the eyes and nose, dozens of gunmen on Thursday flanked the tiny square in the hamlet of El Mezon, where more than 50 prisoners were paraded in public and accused of crimes from murder to rape to theft. No real evidence against them was presented.
Many Mexicans have little faith in police forces or the justice system. In this corner of the country, they are taking on the job themselves.
One of the gunmen watching over the alleged criminals on Thursday wore a Mexican lucha libre wrestler's mask, another a Spider-Man hood and a shotgun slung over his back.
They paraded the accused in groups of five in front of hundreds of onlookers. A collective gasp rose when one man was accused of murder by dismembering, a common trademark of gruesome gangland killings. He stared back at the crowd with an impassive smile.
Some local leaders gave testimony about how they themselves had been kidnapped by the accused. Sentencing will come later, organizers say.
"This is a violation of human rights. They are violating people's right to freedom," said Oscar Ortiz, a law professor based in Acapulco. "We are victims of extortion, of injustice. We have been abused," said Bruno Placido Valerio, who coordinates community police groups in 20 towns and villages — a total of about 240 gunmen.
"The people are indignant at so much abuse," he said. "But we are not seeking anarchy or aiming to take justice into our own hands, but rather find a way out from the problem we are living with."
His eyes peering out from behind a black ski-mask and clutching an aging .22-caliber rifle, a man who goes by the nickname El Ciclon, or The Cyclone, kept watch over residents of nearby communities attending the start of Thursday's "trial."
He and others covered their faces to remain anonymous and avoid reprisals from friends of the captives, or from government authorities.
"The people are fed up," the 45-year-old farmhand said. "Our government doesn't back us, so we decided to try to clear away all the bad people. We have to get rid of these animals."
Some are demanding an eye for an eye.
"They must be punished in line with the crime," said Odila Gonzalez Rios, who oversees community policing in the settlement of Copala, near the Pacific coast. "If they have raped, then they should be raped to see how it feels.
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Geneva watch fair dispatch: Thin is in
After five years of watching the ever-so-frightening trend of time pieces becoming larger and larger, we're seeing a return to a more subtle, elegant and, yes, thin style for both ladies' and gentlemen's wrists. At Le Salon International De La Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva, it's all about the millimeters: less is more.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Piaget's Calibre 12P (which made its mark as the world's thinnest mechanical self-winding movement in 1960) Piaget has debuted the Calibre 1200P, Â marking a new record for the thinnest self-winding movement at an astonishing 2.35 mm. The new Calibre is encased in one of the brand's most recognizable styles — the Alteplano — and comes in two limited editions in both rose and white gold. The case width? A mere 5.25 mm.
The craftsmen at Vacheron Constantin also went back to their archives for inspiration for their newest version of their classic Patrimony watch. The Historique Ultra-Fine 1955 and 1968 watches are slicker and slimmer than the previous Patrimony and the case is just 5.5 mm thick.
Finally, Ralph Lauren's Slim Classique (which was introduced last year as the company launched their first time pieces in collaboration with Richemont group) took an especially feminine turn this week. The already slender silhouette (encasing a mechanical movement of 2.1 mm) is now available in a smaller 38mm diameter version or with a bezel encrusted with pave diamonds. Â Â


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Can you find the term singular homomorphism?
No. I can only find "singular homology". Perhaps I could disregard the meaning of the term. However, how do you explain this: I quote from "Tutorial - Computing with Semigroups in GAP": "Consider the set [n] = {1, 2, ..., n} with the usual total order. An endomorphism of [n] is a map f: [n] --> [n] such that i < j implies if <= jf. Let O_n denote the semigroup of singular endomorphisms of the chain [n]. It is a simple combinatorial observation that O_n has size...". And here it gives a formula to compute the size. According to this formula, O_1 = 0, O_2 = 2. However, I find that O_1 = 1 and O_2 = 3. For every n, I count one more endomorphism than the formula. So, the word "singular" above must be limiting the number of possible endomorphisms. Thanks for your reply and regards.
EDIT: the formula they give for the size of O_n is . From this it could, perhaps, be possible to infer what is the set of mappings that is being considered. This is what I am trying to do.


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Stocks discussed on the in-depth session of Jim Cramer's Mad Money TV Program, Thursday September 27.
Which Stocks Earn The Right To Rally On China? Alcoa (NYSE:AA), Vale (NYSE:VALE), Freeport McMoRan (NYSE:FCX), Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), Cummins (NYSE:CMI), Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB), National Oilwell Varco (NYSE:NOV), Ensco (NYSE:ESV), Alpha Natural (ANR), Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ:WYNN), General Motors (NYSE:GM)
There is some excitement over the possibility of a Chinese stimulus, but there are many reasons to be cautious. Many stocks will automatically rise on such news, but not every stock that rallies on bullish data from China really deserves to. For instance, raw material stocks see an upswing on news of a stimulus in China, although China has plenty of its own raw materials, especially aluminum. Alcoa (AA) is often a stock that gets taken up in such a climate, although the rise isn't always justified. Concerning steel, investors should buy stocks levered to the ingredients of steel, such as iron, which Vale (VALE) produces, and copper, which is strongly associated with Freeport McMoRan (FCX).
Machinery should see a justified bump on a Chinese stimulus, which means buying Caterpillar (CAT) and Cummins (CMI), although CAT has said negative things about the business and the data doesn't come in time to rescue its next earnings report. On the oil side, international plays like Schlumberger (SLB), National Oilwell Varco (NOV) and Ensco (ESV) are worth looking at. It is important to consider which stocks are having deserved rallies on a Chinese comeback, and which stocks are merely along for the ride and will get punished more harshly later.
Cramer took some calls:
Alpha Natural (ANR) is not a stock Cramer wants to gamble on.
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) is down far too much, and Cramer would buy it. Although he thinks it might have 10 points of downside, he believes it has 25 points of upside.
General Motors (GM) is not a buy because business in Europe is poor, it might not benefit from a comeback in China, and since the U.S. government still owns a major stake in the company, shares may be dumped if there is a rally in the stock.
Both Sides of Stocks: General Electric (NYSE:GE), Encana (NYSE:ECA), Pulte Group (NYSE:PHM), MetroPCS (PCS), Joy Global (NYSE:JOY), Dupont (NYSE:DD)
Cramer discussed the bearish and the bullish case for stocks. While some pre-announcements have been negative, and there is discord domestically, at least on the political scene, there are signs of some improvement in Europe and indications of a Chinese stimulus. General Electric's (GE) management implied that there is too much gloom about China, and things might be looking up in the Middle Kingdom. A similar message was given by management of Dupont (DD) and Joy Global (JOY). It seems like stocks could go either way, and right now, a great deal of the movement depends on China and Europe.
Encana (ECA): While fracking fears might be overdone, Cramer thinks natural gas has to go to $3.50 or $4 before Encana is a buy.
Pulte Group (PHM) housing starts are up, and every decline in homebuilding stocks has been buyable; "I want to own Pulte."
MetroPCS (PCS) doesn't seem likely to be bought, contrary to rumor. PCS is a spec story.
CEO Interview: Doug Michels, Orasure (NASDAQ:OSUR)
Orasure (OSUR) is a biotech company that develops saliva diagnostic products for Hepatitis C and most recently, for HIV. Its new over-the-counter HIV test, which is being released in October, will be a game changer, since it will be the first test of its kind. Retailers are enthusiastic about stocking the product, which is expected to sell well, since many people are hesitant to go to a doctor's office for an HIV test and prefer to be tested through a non-invasive saliva collecting procedure in the privacy of their own homes. It is estimated that 25% of people who are HIV positive are unaware of their status, and those not knowing they are infected are responsible for 50-70% of new infections in others.
Orasure has already seen success with its Hepatitis C saliva test. This illness is 5 times more prevalent than HIV, and two-thirds of those infected are unaware that they have Hepatitis. It has been recommended that all baby boomers (an especially vulnerable age group) be tested for Hepatitis C.
While analysts disagree about the expected success of Orasure's HIV test, Cramer recommends viewers do homework on the stock and decide if it is a stock they want to include in their portfolios.
CEO Interview, Bryan Martin, 8x8 (NASDAQ:EGHT). Other stocks mentioned: Salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM)
When a caller asked Cramer about 8x8 (EGHT), he responded that the stock has seen disappointments, has doubled for the year and added he prefers Salesforce.com (CRM) as a cloud play. However, Cramer invited 8x8 CEO Bryan Martin onto the show to explain his side of the story. The company has been in existence for decades, but had to make major changes after the dot.com bubble burst. The company is now a service provider that sells its technology to customers and businesses, and Martin reports the business is growing rapidly. For many customers, EGHT replaces regular long-distance service, and provides additional features for cloud and mobile. While smaller businesses have not been faring well in the U.S. macro environment, Martin thinks that small businesses are beginning to stabilize, and that EGHT will soon see the same success with businesses that it has seen with private customers. Cramer admits that he was too quick to dismiss EGHT, which doesn't have the same business model as Salesforce, but is a cloud play in its own right. He urges investors to do their own research on this "compelling story."
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Richmond, VA, June 10, 2014 – Ever wondered how your conservation practices are working to improve water quality on your farm and in your community? Farmers in the War Branch and Gap Creek sub-watersheds of Smith Creek now have an opportunity to answer that question with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service edge-of-field monitoring practices.
Participants will receive Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) payments to install monitoring equipment, collect and analyze data, and track and measure the performance of conservation systems over time. Interested producers should sign up by July 18 to be considered for FY-14 funding for monitoring system installation and data collection and evaluation.
Monitoring activities will involve a multi-year commitment based on individual crop rotation schedules. NRCS will help the participant pair a control field (no management practices) with a treatment field (practices installed) and analyze the water flowing off the land. Landowner can work jointly with a university or nonprofit organization like the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to perform the monitoring activities in the contract.
"Over the past four years, we have conducted extensive outreach activities in Smith Creek and had success implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs)," says State Conservationist John A. Bricker. "Edge-of-field monitoring, coupled with the U.S. Geological Survey's commitment to do long-term in-stream water quality monitoring, offer us an exciting opportunity to better assess the benefits on conservation activities in Smith Creek."
Virginia's priority needs for edge-of-field monitoring systems include those that address or investigate:
For more information, contact Harrisonburg District Conservationist Cory Guilliams at 540-433-2901, ext. 118, or Strasburg District Conservationist Mike Liskey at 540-465-2424, ext. 108. To learn more about NRCS' programs, initiatives and services in Virginia, contact your local NRCS office or visit us online at www.va.nrcs.usda.gov/.
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Title of Thesis
Measurement of Seasonal and Spatial Variation of Indoor Radon and
Development of a Passive Dosimeter for Thoron's Progeny
Author(s)Said Rahman
AbstractRadon has long been
recognized as one of the indoor air problems. There is a strong
relation between radon and lung cancer. It is the second leading
cause of the lung cancer after cigarette smoking. The present
research work concerning the Measurement of seasonal and spatial
variation of indoor radon and development of a passive dosimeter for
thoron's progeny is divided into two parts. The first part deals
with the field and laboratory measurements which were performed
using the passive radon dosimeters and in the second part laboratory
experiments were carried out to develop a new passive thoron progeny
Chapter 1 gives a brief introduction to radon, its health effects,
measurement techniques and the instruments used for the measurement
of indoor radon concentration. Different dose conversion relations
and excess lung cancer reports have also been discussed in this
chapter. Chapter 2 describes different types of equipments and
materials used in the research work. Information about the geology,
climatic conditions and building characteristics of the houses
surveyed have also been given in this chapter. It also includes
procedure of the samples preparation for the measurement of
radioactivity and radon exhalation rate in the laboratory using
active and passive detectors. In chapter 3 reviews reported studies
conducted in Pakistan concerning the measurement of natural
radioactivity and indoor. Chapter 4 discusses the results and
discussion of the present work concerning radon measurement
performed throughout the years in four cycles which has covered all
the seasons. Seasonal correction factor, weighted average indoor
radon levels excess lung cancer risk and the dose delivered to the
inhabitants using the local occupancy factor have also been included
in this chapter. Chapter 5 deals with the results and discussions
about the radon exhalation from the soil, sand and brick samples
which were collected from the selected area. Effect of moisture
contents on the radon exhalation rate using a closed can technique
has also been presented in the chapter. The
effect of back diffusion on the radon exhalation has also been
studied and included in this chapter.Measurement of the natural
radioactivity in the soil and other building materials,like sand,
brick, marble and cement samples which were collected form the
selected area has been dealt with in chapter 6.
Research work performed at the University of St., John University
USA has been included in chapter 7 and 8. These chapters include
experiments performed in the exposure room using the electret ion
chambers. Radon concentration in the exposure room was measured
using both short term and long term electrets. It also includes the
results of the performance factor for the alpha contamination
chambers using the electrets as radon progeny dosimeter. Experiments
were performed using both short term high sensitivity and long term
(low sensitivity) electrets. Development of a new passive thoron
progeny dosimeter using the principle of the surface deposition has
been discussed in chapter 8. This chapter includes an introduction
about the different types of active and passive equipments used for
the measurement of thoron. It also discusses the calibrations of
different types of active detectors for the measurements of surface
deposited activities on the glass surfaces. Finally chapter 9
concludes the present research work and includes future
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Properties of Radon
1.3 Sources of Indoor Radon
1.4 Release Mechanism of Radon
1.5 Radiation Hazards
1.6 Equilibrium Factor
1.7 Radon Concentration Measurement Devices
1.8 Sampling Methods of Radon Measurements
2.1 Geology and Physical Features of the Area Surveyed
2.2 Building Characteristics
2.3 Selection of the Houses for Indoor Radon Measurements
2.4 Occupancy Factor
2.5 Weighted Average Indoor Radon
2.6 Seasonal Correction Factor
2.7 Comparison of Yearly Average and Seasonally Measured Average
2.8 CR-39 Detector and its Chemical Etching
2.9 Radon Exhalation Rate
2.10 Gamma Spectroscopy
2.11 Electret Ion Chambers
2.12 Measurement of Radon Progenies with Alpha Contamination
2.13 Active Solid State Alpha Detector for Measuring the Surface
Deposited Activity
2.14 Ultrafine Particle Counter (UPC) P-track
2.15 Active Alpha Detectors to Measure Surface Deposited Activity
2.16 Measurement of Unattached Fraction using Ludlum scintillation
2.17 Electrostatic Collection of Alpha-emitters (RAD7 Active
3.2 Summary of the Studies Conducted in Pakistan
3.3 Reported Indoor Radon Studies for Pakistan
3.4 Summary of the Results
3.5 Conclusions
4.2 Materials and Methods
4.3 Results
4.4 Yearly Minimum-Maximum Indoor Radon Concentration
4.5 Seasonal Correction Factor
4.6 Seasonally Averaged and Yearly Averaged Indoor Radon
4.7 Comparison of Indoor Radon Levels in Bedrooms and Drawing Rooms
4.8 Dose Estimation
4.9 Excess Lung Cancer Risk
4.10 Discussion
4.11 Conclusions
5.2 Calculation of the exhalation rate
5.3 Results
5.4 Discussion
5.5 Conclusions
6.2 Measurements
6.3 Results
6.4 Discussion
6.5 Conclusions
7.2 Components of E-PERMS
7.3 Principal of Measurement of Alpha Contamination
7.4 Alpha Contamination Electret Measurement System as Radon
Progeny Dosimeter
7.5 Calculation of the Performance Factor for The Measurement of
Radon Progeny
7.6 Results and Discussion
7.7 Equilibrium and Unattached Fraction of Radon using E-RPISU
7.8 Principle of Operation of E-RPISU
7.9 Conclusions
8.2 Effect of Deposition of Thoron
8.3 Measurement Techniques of Thoron and its Progenies
8.4 Thoron Measurement Thoron progenies Measurement
8.6 Materials and Methods
8.7 Technical specifications and Construction Procedure of Surface
Deposition Detectors
8.8 Initial Testing of the New Surface Deposition Dosimeters
8.9 Measurement of Particle Concentration
8.11 Air borne Progeny Fraction Measurement
8.12 Calibration Factor for the New Thoron Surface Deposition
8.13 Dose from Thoron Progeny
8.14 Conclusions
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Some Huntington Bancshares customers have been having trouble accessing their accounts online as banks across the country continue to deal with a flurry of website problems, the bank said yesterday.
The bank would not say what the problem is, but noted that it and other U.S. banks know of groups that have been trying to interfere with banking websites.
"Huntington, like some other U.S. banks, is aware of outside groups that may be affecting online banking access, and we're taking appropriate action to resolve it," the bank said in a statement. " Some customers may be experiencing temporary disruption of online banking access. The security of their online information is our top priority. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate their patience."
The bank has been responding to customers on Twitter by telling them that if they need assistance to go to a branch office or call the bank's customer-service operations at 1-800-480-2265.
Several big banks have noted recently that they have seen an unusually high volume of traffic at their Internet connections that is consistent with threatened cyberattacks on the U.S. banking system designed to cause delays for customers.
Earlier this month, PNC sent an email to customers about steps it was taking to protect its website from threatened attacks.
Other banks that have been hit over the past several months reportedly include Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo & Co. and SunTrust Bank. The banks' websites are being targeted with what are called denial-of-service attacks that flood a website with communication requests.
Huntington said at the time that it had not been affected by the attacks.


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The below post is by Sarah Kennedy, the Central Region's Media Field Strategist here at GLAAD.
During the weekend of October 4th, Des Moines, Iowa held its 30th annual Capital City Pride. This year, for the first time ever, GLAAD was in Des Moines to celebrate and participate in their annual festivities.
Though the festival and parade were supposed to take place in June, like many other local Pride celebrations, flooding across the region caused it to be delayed.
As GLAAD's Central Media Field Strategist, I made the trip down to Iowa. That Friday I got to attend Iowa Pride Network's Pride Institute, a roundtable style workshop with the leaders of LGBT and ally groups across the state on. Attendees included leaders of statewide LGBT organizations, Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, the ACLU of Iowa and the Eyechaner Foundation, as well as leaders in the public health field.
Right before I headed off to discuss LGBT stories with a writer who works for Juice and The Des Moines Register, Iowans got the news that Iowa's Supreme Court will revisit the marriage case on Dec. 9. What an exciting time for me to be in Iowa!
The next day, I conducted a larger-scale Media Essentials workshop to a group of more than 60 activists at One Iowa's Leadership Summit.
The workshop focused on empowering everyday Iowans to be spokespeople for marriage equality. After the workshop, I also discussed interview tips with Sean Fritz and Timothy McQuillan, the only couple that managed to marry last August during the brief window when marriage for gay couples was legal in Iowa.
Sunday morning I brought GLAAD banners, brochures, postcards, GLAAD-logo temporary tattoos, and more to the city's East Village to set up GLAAD's Pride Festival booth. I visited with hundreds of Iowans at our booth, discussing GLAAD's powerful work changing hearts and minds, whether it was chatting with folks who had seen the 19th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Bravo or engaging local activists about our work on transgender issues, we had some great conversations and I met some great folks.
GLAAD is looking forward to continuing our work with One Iowa, and all of the other LGBT and ally organizations across the state, as the marriage decision comes down in early December.


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Simply Elegant Thanksgiving Table
When you're hosting a Thanksgiving meal at your house, the last thing you want to do is spend time worrying about how to decorate your table.
You don't need an elaborate centerpiece to make your table attractive. Simply top your table with a crisp white or ivory linen tablecloth, then run an eye-catching autumn garland down the center.
In our table setting, we chose a silk garland that can be used from year to year. You can find a great selection of garlands at craft and variety stores.
For a natural look, try tucking in pinecones, gourds or Indian corn. Or replace the silk garland with boughs of dried bittersweet or fresh holly.
Thin white or ivory pillar candles placed on both sides of the garland are a simple yet striking addition. Feel free to use pillar, votive or tea light candles…or a combination of all three. If you use colored candles, make sure they pair well with your garland, linens and dishes.
Instead of traditional place mats, we added a little elegance by setting napkins matching our tablecloth on a diagonal, draping them off the side of the table and topping with plates.
For the fast finishing touch, fold a napkin into a rectangle, roll it up lengthwise and tie with a ribbon. Tuck a sprig of the garland under the ribbon and place the napkin on the plate.


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LBSU Track & Field Hosts Successful Beach Invitational
49ers continue to post top marks
LBSU Track & Field Set to Host Beach Invitational This Weekend
Nearly 2,000 individuals and 3,000 entries anticipated in 2013 Beach Invite
49ers Begin Busy Week at Mt. SAC Decathlon/Heptathlon and Mt. SAC Relays
LBSU will also host the Beach Invitational at Cerritos College, April 19-20
Chris Yates Claims Second Big West Men's Field Athlete of the Week Honor
Senior co-captain won the shot put and hammer at the Big West Challenge
LBSU Men's Track & Field Wins Sixth-Straight Big West Challenge Cup
49er men take first, women place second
2012: Point-scorer in the hammer throw at the Big West Championships ... Finished fifth overall (180-04) ... Established a then lifetime-best 182-01 to place fifth at the UCI Spring Break Invitational ... Also took fifth at the Big West Challenge ... Added top-10 performances at the Cal-Nevada Championships (179-07) and Steve Scott Invitational (181-06).
Golden West College: Competed two years at Golden West College ... Won the shot put at the 2010 California Community College State Championships with a toss of 54-10.25 ... Earned All-America honors as he finished third in the nation in the shot put ... Left as the school-record holder in the hammer throw (157-09) and ranked second in the shot put.
High School: Four-year letterwinner at Los Alamitos High School ... Led the Griffins to a pair of Sunset League titles ... Tabbed the squad's most outstanding athlete in 2008 ... Left as the school-record holder in the shot put (55-01) and discus (155-04) ... Also won four letters in football.
Personal: Both parents attended Long Beach State ... Majoring in American studies.
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I mixed half Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour and half Hodgson Mill Naturally White All Purpose Flour for the crust/crumble part, so not only are these treats delicious, they're better for you than your typical lemon bar. Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour is easy to substitute in any recipe. It's pretty much a one-to-one ratio, whole wheat to white flour, so feel free to experiment making your favorite recipes healthier. Read More »
Not only are these toppings completely delicious, but the crust is, too. Hodgson Mill Rye Flour as well as some Hodgson Mill Corn Meal is mixed into the dough to add extra flavor and crunch. Don't worry if you're not a big rye flour fan; it does a good job of highlighting the smoky flavor you get from cooking on the grill and isn't noticeable otherwise.
Cooking pizza on the grill is not hard. Impressive – Yes. Hard – No. The key to success is to have everything prepared before you start grilling. As luck would have it, all of these ingredients can be fixed as early as the day before – even the crust – which I promise is not hard to make, either. Read More »
All of our favorite things like M&M's, peanut butter chips, salty roasted almonds and sweet golden raisins get mixed together in a delicious cookie dough made with Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Flour, Hodgson Mill All Purpose Naturally White Flour and old-fashioned rolled oats. Read More »
Monkey bread – I'm not sure where the name comes from, but it sure is tasty! I've known about Monkey bread for a long time – mostly from friends who make it with a can of biscuit dough, but being a "from scratch" type of girl, I never made it. Once you're from scratch – it's hard to go back. I also knew there had to be a way to make the gooey, cinnamon roll-like bread, healthier – in comes Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Flour to the rescue! I made the dough for this bread with a full cup of whole wheat flour as well as some Hodgson Mill All Natural All Purpose Flour to round things out. Don't worry – butter and sugar are still a part of this monkey bread. My kids have even asked when we're making it again, so the homemade, whole grain version passed the little people test in my house. That's reason enough to give this recipe a try. Who needs a can of biscuits? Not us – let's get baking! Read More »
We have a winner for the Hodgson Mill "Have A Grain Holiday" baking contest! Barbara at Barbarabakes.com wowed us with a beautiful and delicious Citrus Cranberry Cream Cheese Danish Braid that earned her first place in our food blogger contest. That's the link to her winning entry along with detailed directions on how she made it all come together.Now that another holiday is upon us, and the seasons are a-changing, I wanted to pay homage to Barbara's recipe, but tweak it just a little bit for springtime. I wanted to bring my favorite flavors from hot cross buns into the picture—warm spices against fresh citrus zest and golden raisins. I also toned down the sweetness just a tiny bit to reflect a hot cross bun (I left off the citrus sugar, since the finished product is sweet enough for me). I love her recipe, and I also wanted to try out a few other seasonal ideas; I think they're both pretty terrific. Read More »
As soon as I saw this recipe I knew it would be perfect for Easter Sunday brunch. It combines two great flavors, blueberries and maple (think pancakes) with a healthy serving of Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Flour and Hodgson Mill All Natural All Purpose Flour along with some other easy to come-by ingredients all together in a lovely loaf cake. This recipe is also simple to make. I had everything mixed and the cake in the oven in about 10 minutes – perfect for a hectic Easter morning with egg hunts and excited children bouncing around. Read More »
Despite being named Erin, I don't actually have an Irish granny. But if I did, I would hope she would bake bread like this–slightly sweet and nutty with toasted Hodgson Mill Steel Cut Oats, with a crisp browned crust hiding a tender buttery biscuit crumb. (For any word nerds out there, 'Wheaten' is an old English word that means just what it says, and it's the name of this type of loaf.)
To me, this fun clover-shaped loaf is whole grain baking at its best—taste, texture, and looks (a triple threat!). And since it's a soda bread, made with buttermilk and baking soda instead of yeast, it's ready in just about an hour. It's perfect for breakfast, toasted, with butter and jam, but it easily holds up next to a savory soup or stew. The smell of this, fresh from the oven, drew everyone in my house straight to the kitchen. . . I just love when that happens. Read More »
I can't begin to tell you how much my children love these whoopie pies. The attraction began with the chocolate cookie layers (they are my kids after all) and the pink frosting and sprinkles sealed the deal. Several sticky mouthfuls later, and a new cookie relationship was born. I can't say I blame my kids – I think these taste great, too. And the cute cookies have been a requested afternoon snack for the past few days. I'm pretty sure I heard a "whoopie" or two as they were being eaten. I didn't even bother to tell the kids that I had mixed some wholesome Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Flour into these tasty little treats. The bumped-up nutrition they're getting in each bite is my happy little secret. Read More »
Delicious bites made with a healthy cup of Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Flour and filled with your favorite pizza toppings! They are easy to make and transport, which makes them perfect for dinner parties! Read More »
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Western Stoneware Co., in business in Monmouth, Il. from 1906-1985. Most people just refer to this pottery as Monmouth pottery. Heavy, durable, functional, attractive vintage American pottery!Reference Information: Monmouth-Western Stoneware by Jim Martin, 1983 edition.
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Rutger Hauer Autographed 'Smallville - Exile Episode' Screenplay!
Here we have the screenplay of 'Smallville' 'Exile' episode.
'Smallville'' is the famous TV mini-series starring Tom Welling as Clark Kent.
In this episode (directed by Greg Beeman) Rutger played the 'Morgan Edge' role.
The 'Exile' synopsis is the following: Under the influence of red kryptonite and living in Metropolis, Clark gets involved with a crime lord named Morgan Edge, who hires him to break into Luthor Corp. Meanwhile, desperate to put his family back together, Jonathan takes drastic measures to bring Clark home. At the mansion, Lionel accuses Helen of killing Lex.
This screenplay was written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar.
This screenplay is 12" x 8.5" (30 cms x 21 cms) and has 44 pages.
Rutger has autographed the cover with a blue marker.
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Welcome home to Ohio Valley Region
We have a place for every motor sports enthusiast - from timed precision driving events through pylons, to wheel-to-wheel hard-core racing competition, to working track side, or even the administration of our many activities - OVR offers you many different opportunities to fulfill your need for Speed!
How do I get started?
Do you want to become a road racer? Do you think you want to become a professional race car driver? Are you just looking for a weekend activity that's inexpensive that will let you run your "daily driver" in competition, but with relatively little wear and tear on the car?
Photo Archives
OVR is very proud to receive an archive of photographs from Joel Topolosky and Ron Lester both former members of the Region. The photos are in the OVR Gallery.
The PDX Corner I.
My intent is to define what a PDX is, what is necessary to have a safe and enjoyable event, and some tips on driving this type of an event.