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Lightning Strikes Twice At The 45th Anniversary Thunderbolt Celebration.
Phil Bonner's overheating Thunderbolt has stalled. The 14.0:1 pistons in its 427 High Riser are not happy on this muggy June day as steam slowly hisses from the filler neck of the lightweight aluminum radiator. We're inside the locked gates of Ford's Dearborn proving grounds as Bonner and a select group of helpers do their best to restart the potent 427. It's a tall order, but all put their backs into hefting the 3,200-pound Fairlane-Bonner included-as repeated efforts are made to push-start the exotic wonder weapon by popping the clutch from a 10-mph roll.
The 550hp FE mill resists at first, but a few tries and a whole bunch of sweaty brows later, the Fairlane coughs to life. The open headers bark madly as Bonner takes the wheel and begins a medium-speed cruise around the restricted test track to get air flowing and reduce coolant temperature.
This is good, because later this day, Bonner and his Thunderbolt will be part of a special meeting that'll include many of the top movers and shakers behind Ford's NHRA drag racing program.
Though similar to a proving grounds meeting that took place back in December 1963-when Ford ceremoniously doled out the first batch of 11 Thunderbolts to factory-blessed teams-today's festivities take place in 2009 and mark the 45th anniversary of the Thunderbolt program.
Bonner's original Thunderbolt was destroyed in a racing accident decades ago and its twisted shell was stored outdoors where decay took its toll. But portions of the hulk are contained within the modern re-creation he's tooling around the test track. Well into his seventh decade, Bonner is young again as the dual Holleys ingest the rarified proving grounds atmosphere.
Nearly five decades have passed since Ford shipped 100 289/271 K-code Fairlanes (in several batches) to Andy Hotton's Dearborn Steel Tubing for conversion into 427-powered Thunderbolts, but interest remains stronger than ever. In conjunction with the Fairlane Club of America '09 national meet, the Thunderbolt Owners Association gathered together an even dozen authenticated Thunderbolts, more than 50 original owners and drivers, as well as many former Ford company personnel involved with the Thunderbolt program. The show and banquet were held at the Dearborn, Michigan, Hyatt Regency on June 26 and 27, 2009, but for many, the main event was a parade convoy into the Dearborn proving grounds consisting of more than 150 Fairlanes and high-performance Fords of every description. It truly was a trip to Mecca for all parties involved. Let's look at the highlights.
The Thunderbolt legacy began on a cold December morning in 1963. This period photo records the day when 11 vintage burgundy Thunderbolts were lined up at Ford's Dearborn proving grounds. Their keys were handed out to Ford Drag Council members. Among the recipients were Dick Brannan, Bob Ford, Ed Martin Ford, Phil Bonner, Les Ritchey, Gas Ronda, Mickey Thompson, Wickersham Ford, Milo Coleman, and Butch Leal. After the first 11 burgundy cars were built, all subsequent Thunderbolts (89 cars) were delivered in white paint.
Ron DeVergilio worked as a mechanic in the Ford experimental engine garage and was present for the Drag Council delivery in 1963. "We lined them up in a row at the Dearborn proving grounds, and the guys got their assigned cars. Each one made a pass; I think Butch Leal's went quickest. Though the delivery ceremony went off without a hitch, the early Detroit Lockers we put in the Thunderbolts had a tendency to freewheel one tire if the driver didn't stay on the gas pedal. We lost a lot of cars due to accidents when the locker re-engaged. It'd jump the rear of the car out of line and really surprise the driver during upshifts. Heavier preload springs in the locker unit eventually solved the issue."
Dean McCann was part of the original crew that received the 11th Thunderbolt built and driven by Milo Coleman. "In 1963 we raced a 289/271-powered Fairlane in D/Stock called the Li'l Lord Fotus. The name was a play on the revolutionary Ford-powered Lotus that made waves at the Indy 500 the same year. We won the '63 Nationals with the small-block car, so we were chosen to receive the Thunderbolt the next year. Ours was delivered with a four-speed and ran low 11s at 122." A Ford development engineer, Dean was in charge of the McCulloch supercharged 312 engine program in 1957 and the triple-carbureted 390 (401 hp) in 1961. The integrally cast ribs in the aluminum Tri-power air cleaner were Dean's idea and became a signature feature on numerous Ford air cleaner lids through the '60s.
One of the 41 original four-speed Thunderbolts, this one was shipped to Crowley Motor Co. in Opelika, Alabama, on January 29, 1964. It was purchased by Steve Honnell, who wasn't spooked by a notation on the window sticker that read, "This car is delivered at Dearborn Steel Tubing Co. and has no warranty guarantee." Today, it is owned by Bill Dismuke.
Documentation is a key part of the Thunderbolt ownership experience, and the restored Steve Honnell car displayed vintage entry forms from the NHRA '64 World Points Championship and '65 Southern National Invitational, both events held at Phenix City Dragway in Alabama.
Don't be fooled by the immaculate Tucson Yellow paint. Originally painted white, this early-build Thunderbolt was delivered to Alderman Ford, where General Manager Paul Harvey had it resprayed the more cheerful hue. During the restoration, Ed Strzelecki waffled on what color to shoot it, eventually assigning the day-two yellow paint scheme to Dan Groth's capable hands. The body is totally rust free and has never been cut.
Larry Short has owned this Thunderbolt for more than 30 years. Though many Thunderbolt owners today restore them back to original condition, the tubbed rear suspension is staying put. Larry says, "The car was campaigned in Super Stock and got tubbbed in the early '70s. It was a little crude, so I retubbed it, and this is how it'll stay. I drive it all around, so a Tremec five-speed takes the place of the original four-speed for easy highway cruising."
An automatic car with the early fiberglass front bumper, this Thunderbolt was campaigned with sponsorship by Zantop Airlines. Other than the Ansen aluminum slot front wheels, it's a very pure restoration right down to the single windshield wiper, Rotunda tachometer, and lightweight Bostrum bucket seats.
Ford never built any Thunderbolt wagons, but that didn't stop Bill and Kathy Pearson from building this wild Rangoon Red "what if." It's got a 427 High Riser, a column-shifted automatic transmission, and fiberglass fenders, hood, and bumpers. Don't confuse it with the lone '64 427 Comet 202 station wagon built by Mercury for Dyno Don Nicholson. Along with 10 427 Comet coupes, Nicholson's wagon was intended for A/Factory Experimental competition, while the Ford Thunderbolt coupes were built for Super Stock action. Regardless, the Pearsons' long roof blows minds anywhere it goes.
Originally delivered to Florida racer Milo Coleman, present owner Richard Ellis funded the period-perfect Donald Allen restoration. The steel towbar tabs, screened inner headlamp openings, black steel wheels, and fiberglass teardrop hood with prop rod are all standard Thunderbolt features. Underneath, a lightweight single exhaust system pays lip service to an NHRA street equipment mandate.
After a few months, Milo's car was resprayed orange for better eye appeal as seen in this vintage photo from mid-1964. The four-speed stick had also been installed by this time. Milo says: "The automatic added about 200 pounds to the car and sucked up a bunch of horsepower. I didn't request an automatic, but under the circumstances, you took what they gave and changed it on your own. I picked up 4 or 5 mph right off the bat with the stick."
Most Thunderbolts were sold outright to racers at a wholesale dealer cost of $3,780 (four-speed) or $3,980 (automatic), but Milo was one of a minority who got dollar cars. Ford sold them for a buck but held the title as a means of exerting subtle control. At the end of a specified period-usually one year-the title was released to the racer. Here, Milo poses with a letter from Ford Racing boss Jacque Passino, releasing ownership to him after a season of successful racing. Dated March 16, 1965, it reads: "Your office is requested to transfer ownership of 1964 Fairlane vehicle serial number 4F41K167196 from the Ford Division General Office to Mr. Milo Coleman, 10047 Maumau Court, Largo, Florida. This vehicle is being given to Mr. Coleman in accordance with the contract between Ford Division and Mr. Coleman." Ford streamlined its racing budget in 1965, and when he wasn't on the list to receive a 427 SOHC-powered A/FX car, Milo built the altered-wheelbase, Crusaders, Hemi-powered '65 Valiant for match racing.
One of the most legendary Ford drag pilots, Phil Bonner attended the show in his Al Means Ford-sponsored re-creation. Cooling issues aside, it was great to see Flying Phil at the wheel. Phil's grandson, Preston, rides shotgun. George, Jody, and Ian Aberts of Troublemaker 427 Racing lent a hand tuning the hairy 427 mill.
This beauty was the 50th unit delivered and is one of the original 41 four-speed cars. Though painted Poppy Red rather than day-one white, it features all its original body panels, has matching body numbers, and the original engine block. It was first sold by Ed Martin Ford in Indianapolis on February 13, 1964. Notice the one-piece aluminum wraparound front bumper. The abbreviated fiberglass bumpers and filler panels installed on early cars were not NHRA approved, thus the (more costly) alloy replacement.
An early-issue fiberglass front bumper is seen on Steve Posey's immaculate restoration. Like on all Thunderbolts, the fenders and hood are also lightweight fiberglass replicas. All windows-save for the glass windshield-are Plexiglas. The car was originally built with an automatic, and Steve retained it during the restoration. T-Bolt guru Dennis Kolodziej says: "The automatic was much more than a basic Lincoln unit. It used a specific cast-aluminum bellhousing to adapt to the 427 FE block (Lincolns used MEL-series 430 engines), a splined output shaft, a specific manual lever, a recalibrated valvebody, and other improvements. Finding one today is nearly impossible."
Car owner Jack Hazelgren says his Thunderbolt was delivered on December 19, 1963, to Emmett "Rattlesnake" Austin of Georgia. Emmett won Mr. Stock Eliminator honors at the NASCAR Winter Nationals, then gradually transformed the car into an altered-wheelbase match racer complete with 427 Cammer power. Obviously, a near-stock (save for the spun aluminum wheels) restoration has been performed. This was the 29th Thunderbolt to be delivered and was a four-speed from the start.
Driver and member of the Ford Drag Council, Emmett poses with the car in this vintage photo. Again, we see the outlawed fiberglass front bumper. Emmett's car was 1 of 18 to be equipped with a fiberglass door upgrade. Ford shipped the lightweight doors only to Drag Council members a few weeks after the cars were initially delivered. Emmett raced from coast to coast.
Though his Rattlesnake Austin Thunderbolt has been restored to its prealtered-wheelbase configuration, Jack Hazelgren says, "I actually like the car better in its brutal, altered-wheelbase, match racer configuration from 1966." To scratch the itch, Jack found a small-block Fairlane donor and built a close replica. Many Thunderbolts were considered obsolete race cars by the dawn of 1965 and were transformed into altered-wheelbase match racers in a final blaze of glory. To see a great photo revue, type Altered Wheelbase Thunderbolts into your computer search engine, sit back, and enjoy.
Knowing the engine is the soul of any car, Jack stepped up big time and assembled this Hilborn-injected Cammer for the Rattlesnake Austin altered-wheelbase tribute car. The manifold has been subtly equipped with EFI for easy street and strip running. The reproduction fiberglass front bumper and doors are by AFX Components in Rose, New York.
Like on the original, the wheel openings on Jack Hazelgren's clone car are stretched rather than moved forward intact. The front suspension consists of a slightly narrowed Econoline beam axle, parallel leaf springs, and disc brakes. Jack says: "I wish the fellow I bought the original car from would have left it in the 1966 altered-wheelbase configuration, but no way was I going to chop it up again. With the re-creation, I have my cake and can eat it, too."
The cherry on top of the meet was an open invitation from Ford to take a few parade laps around the proving grounds ride and handling course. Attendees gathered beside the massive 40-acre skidpad and were treated to driving demonstrations by a Mustang GT500 drift car, repeated 150-to-0 stops by a Ford GT supercar, and this wild SUV-based rollover test vehicle. An evaluation mule for Ford's Advance-Trac electronic stability control system, it has a sliding weight bar above the cab that can be moved during cornering to alter the center of gravity. The outriggers keep it from flipping during extreme workouts.
Everyone attending the 45th anniversary Thunderbolt dinner celebration got a slice of this delicious cake. Held at the swank Dearborn Hyatt Regency, the 160 guests in attendance included Ford driving legends Phil Bonner, Dick Brannan, Dave Lyall, Doug Nash, and Len Richter. Current Ford Racing Technology Director Brian Wolfe delivered the keynote speech and confirmed Ford's commitment to a new FR500CJ drag racing package for 2010. The beat goes on.
The act of shoehorning 427 High Risers into 100 Fairlanes fell to Andy Hotton's Dearborn Steel Tubing Co. (DST). Though Andy has passed, his sons (Randy on left, Don on right) and grandson (Cale, standing) were present.
DST was one of Ford's prime go-to shops for special projects and prototype construction. This dual-axle Econoline pickup was built at Ford's request to explore ways of adding extra load and traction capacity to the popular compact truck line. Other wild projects included specially shortened Mustang 2+2 fastbacks and managing the international-record-setting '64 Comet Durability Run for Mercury.
Click the links below the pictures to view "Draggin' Thunderbolt" as it originally appeared in the February 1964 issue of HOT ROD.
Click the links below the pictures to view the Dearborn Steel Tubing Brochure.
Click the links below the pictures to view Thunderbolt Celebration Guest List.


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FAA statistics show a total of approximately 5,175 public-use airports in the U.S., down by approximately 170 since 2000. While many of the lost facilities were small strips suitable solely for small aircraft, there were a few notable closures such as the infamous midnight destruction of Chicago's Meigs Field in 2003 and the closure of Atlantic City New Jersey's Bader Field in 2006. According to the statistics, 27 facilities closed their doors in 2006, ranking that year as first for airport closures since 2000.
In many cases, the locations that closed were privately owned facilities with based aircraft and on-field operations that perhaps were established by aviation-minded individuals whose family no longer wanted to operate them. In some cases such fields were saved. One example is Indianapolis Executive Airport (formerly Terry Airport), which was purchased by Hamilton County and remains a viable facility with more than 100 operations a day.
In other cases, the private owners felt they could realize more profit by closing the airport and selling it to developers or finding other uses for the property.
That "repurposing" can affect municipally owned airports as well. Blue Ash Airport in Cincinnati closed at the end of August following the city's notification to the FAA, thus ending a five-year battle between the city and airport users. As recently as last year the city had promised that the airport would continue to operate albeit in a reconfigured form, but by mid-August crews had begun to remove the tanks in the fuel farm.
"The Cincinnati administration, led by Mayor Mark Mallory, has failed to honor previous commitments to AOPA and the aviation community that Blue Ash Airport would continue to operate as a general aviation airport," said Bill Dunn, AOPA's vice president of airport advocacy. Blue Ash had not received any federal funding grants in years, which permitted its owners to close it without opposition from the FAA. The airport, which dates back to the 1920s, was once the busiest non-tower facility in Ohio, according to Bill Christian, CEO of services provider Blue Ash Aviation, which plans to relocate to nearby Butler County Airport. The city of Blue Ash owns half the airport and plans to build a park and golf courses on its portion of the site, according to Christian.
Making the Case for Airport Closures
Shutting down an airport, especially a public-owned one, may not always go as smoothly as its owners might hope. That's the lesson from some recent attempts at airport closures, as the FAA rejected petitions to close from the operators of Bakersfield Municipal Airport in California and Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport in Pennsylvania to close their respective airfields.
The agency has tough criteria for the closure of airports that have received federal funding, and petitioners must demonstrate how a proposed transfer or sale of airport property would benefit civil aviation. According to the FAA, such benefits may include "future growth in operations; increased capacity of the airport, advancement of the interests of the aeronautical users and service providers; and the local, regional and national interests of the airport."
The FAA also specifies that the airport owner must comply with all federal obligations set forth under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) agreements, and the agency also stipulates that all airport revenue (including proceeds from the sale of any airport property) be invested in a replacement airport, reinvested in AIP-eligible projects or returned to the aviation trust fund. In the case of Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport, which sees approximately 50,000 operations a year, the agency has said that it will not consider a request to close the airport without prior approval of a replacement airport of equal or greater value to the aviation system.
In another attempted closure, St. Clair, Mo. city authorities are wrapping up the final details requested by the FAA in their nearly five-year battle to shutter St. Clair Regional Airport. The city must receive FAA approval to close the airport, since some of the grants it used to acquire land came from federal funding. "Under most conditions, AIP grants for publicly owned airports have a life expectancy of 20 years from the date of the last grant," AOPA's Dunn told AIN, "but when it comes to using federal funds for the acquisition of land, those grants don't have an expiration date; they go on in perpetuity." Among the requirements specified by the agency was a meeting with interested stakeholders, including tenants and AOPA.
According to the city, the facility–which has fewer than a dozen based aircraft and sees approximately 50 operations a week–has failed to be profitable and is a drain on finances that it cannot afford. It has become a hot-button topic among local political candidates in this election year, and officials have said they will not put money into the airport's upkeep and development at the expense of essential city services. If it receives permission to close the field, the city hopes to boost its tax revenues by eventually luring retail development to the site, but Dunn believes the FAA will ultimately deny the request. "The FAA is required under policy to consider a request to release an airport from federal obligations, but it is not required to grant the request," he said.
Jerry Woodward (not verified)
November 5, 2012 - 2:43pm
Why was Chicago mayor allowed to close Meigs field in 2003 without any penalties.
If the FAA allows funds to be used for the support of the airfield the city should be forced to return the funds or have it taken out of any future government funding it may receive.
Bob m (not verified)
November 5, 2012 - 4:42pm
The city ended up being fined. I don't remember the amount but it was in the 7 figure range.
Bob m (not verified)
November 5, 2012 - 4:50pm
I should have looked it up first. The fine was small, $33,000, but the city had to pay back $1,000,000 of misused funds.
The fine was for terminating a charted instrument approach without 30 days notice. At the time, the maximum fine was $1,000 per day. That has since been raised to $10,000 per day.
Dave (not verified)
November 6, 2012 - 3:30pm
The city wasn't fined! The Mayor wasn't fined!
The taxpayers were fined.
His Lordship Mayor Daley did as he pleased in the middle of the night just like when the new healthcare bill was passed, Unilaterally in the middle of the night behind closed doors. No opposition was allowed. That's the Chicago way.
Ed Sunderland (not verified)
November 5, 2012 - 2:57pm
This is a sad commentary on General Aviation. Today's economy under lackluster presidential leadership has driven small business underground. With the demise of the housing and real estate market the rest of the world is suffering.
We need a stable economy, stable fuel prices, and common sense leadership which we haven't had.
When general aviation comes roaring back, it will be squeezed by fuel prices and fewer airports that will not help. People may think airports aren't needed until you need them and building new ones is almost unthinkable. Right now the fridge is bare but how many people sell their fridge? Fuel prices are exponentially high but you aren't going to sell your car, you just drive less. It is a shame we are losing general aviation manufacturing too like Sirrus to the Chinese Communists and Piper to the sultan of Brunei.
I hope that aviation groups will fight hard to maintain what we have now. When I started flying in the mid 1970's there were 4 active airports within about a 12 mile circle around Redding California. We used to airport hop on weekends and some nights. Now there are two, but the two that had the most character and where we had the most fun are gone.
Ron (not verified)
November 5, 2012 - 5:10pm
We have too many public-use general aviation airports competing for a dwindling number of users, and often they are located within a short distance from one another. St. Clair, MO is a case in point. An airport with three others nearby, each with user demands that remain unsatisifed because of a lack of grant or sponsor funding. Why not let such underused airports close and apply the proceeds from the sale of those airports routed to their nearby competitor facilities? The FAA has not been able to fund the true capital investment needed at the national system of general aviation airports. Federal appropriations have not met the funding needs identified in the FAA's NPIAS. Redistributing the funds from the sale of airports to the more promising airports in their vicinity goes a lot further to generating a benefit to civil aviation than having these airports stay open, witness deteriorating facilities and drain local taxpayer resources. Current FAA policies were written when general aviation was a growth market and they are not relevant in today's world. FAA's ASSET Study shows nearly 300 airports as not being able to be classified as to their use. It's time to rethink the FAA approach to funding general aviation, especially those airports serving light aircraft.
Sharon Stewart (not verified)
November 5, 2012 - 5:21pm
If a city, county or private individual takes government funds for airport land acquisition, expansion etc., then the funds should be returned when the airport is closed or sold. They should be put back into the FAA Airport Fund for further use. This OUR money, the U. S. tax payer.
Brien A. Seeley (not verified)
November 5, 2012 - 5:50pm
America's general aviation is dying due to its high cost, small userbase (licensed pilots) and poor utility (surface gridlock makes the ground travel legs to and from airport take 3 times longer than the air travel).
The solution is to grow the userbase by bringing forth autonomous, ultra-quiet, ESTOL Sky Taxis through a series of technology prizes. The CAFE Green Flight Challenge Program FAA grant would do exactly this, as follow-on to the NASA Green Flight Challenge prize that became a leading contender for the Collier Trophy. Would our GA airports get busy again if any of our 300 million citizens could go there, get in a Sky Taxi, and use their credit card to activate its touch-screen map of destinations? The technology for this is already waiting in the wings. Save airports by emailing email@example.com and urge him to fund the CAFE Green Flight Challenge Program grant.
Walter Peterson (not verified)
November 6, 2012 - 3:13am
GROW General Aviation by:
- Encourage NOT discourage 'through the fence' operations at public airports, so I can live with my plane, AND have the enhanced safety of ILS/lighting... etc (effectively available at public airports with Federal support. I.e. What private strip can afford an ILS?)
- Eliminate the 3rd class medical for non-commercial flying, so I don't live in fear of every AME… I would then be more interested in expending my capital on aircraft/upgrades/services and property with through the fence access.
- When I can step out of my kitchen into my hanger, and fly off…. When I can fly home with the enhanced safety of ILS at my home airport… When I can feel safe to spend my capital on something that will not end at the next AME visit… Then General aviation becomes something I will help grow.. Until then…. I often consider selling my plane… Expensive, inconvenient and over regulated… What is the point in ownership?
Still flying on passion, in spite of the(Of the airlines, by the airlines, for the airlines) FAA.
PPL, S.E.L, Glider Owner /operator.
Jim De Vries (not verified)
November 6, 2012 - 6:18am
I am a tenant at The St. Clair Airport. The city has diverted the airport revenue into the general funds of the city for many years. It took eight attempts to get the city records, which also included intervention by the States Attorney Generals office. The city has taken an approach to the closing by dismantling the airport, by neglect. Our rotating beacon is out, half of the lights on the windsock are out, and over a dozen runway lights are out. The pilots on the field started to repair these items on their own with donated parts, and we were threatened with arrest by the city, and forced to stop repairs. The city nor the newspaper are a reliable source for information on this airport.
Richard W. Arnold (not verified)
November 6, 2012 - 3:30pm
Many publically owned, public use airport sponsors (City, County, etc) complain that their airports are not self-sustaining, as FAA them to strive for. As a result, the airports must be "subsidized" with General Fund taxpayer dollars. Many of these airports are very small, yet do receive FAA AIP funds, either directly or through block grants, as we do in Texas. What is lost in all of this is that the sponsor should do an economic impact analysis, the vast majority of which show that, while the airport may be "in the red" on the ledger, it actually has a very positive impact on the local economy. How? Well, for one thing, local and transient airport users spend money in the local community. In the economic impact model, a dollar is spent and respent approximately 2.5 times, before it leaves the community. When applied to the other airport revenues it almost always amounts to well over the "red ink," reflected in the ledger, thus making the airport, effectively, self-sustaining.
There are many other local entities that have the same effect, e.g., Parks and Recreation, with its many ball fields, soccer facilities, etc.; and special festivals, such as our own Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival, where local and out-of- town visitors spent well beyond the City's out of pocket investment, thus giving profits to local businesses and the tax base.
In addition, our airport (Coulter Field [CFD]) complements the neighboring primary commercial service airport by supporting activities that are less desirable at Easterwood (CLL).
The trick is to convince the City (in this case) that this is really a fact. Hard to do, but not if everyone pitches in and does some jawboning.
Think about it, then do something.
Ken R (not verified)
November 6, 2012 - 6:27pm
Chicago, Mayor Daley and Meigs Field. What a joke and the joke is on the taxpayers, pilots and the Tuskegee Airmen EAA Young Eagles Program that had been successfully operating without incident at Meigs from 1994 until Daley destroyed the airport and the dreams of countless youngsters in 2003.
Jim De Vries (not verified)
November 7, 2012 - 5:00am
The city is presently under investigation by the Unites States Department of Transportation's Of Inspector General for revenue diversion.

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knighter wrote: i dont believe this planet is doing anything other than changing like the universe law says.
What is your basis for this belief?
knighter wrote: i dont believe this planet is doing anything other than changing like the universe law says.
knighter wrote:Hello there
Well if you look through the history of this planet, its never had a steady climate, its the nature of nature.
Its just the internet is new and humans have never been so connected so news be it true or false travels fast.
I would say the planets climate has always fluctuate its just we've never spoke about it, we've just adapted.
Its best, i think to move on from this subject do as much as you can to look after nature and be happy.
There are lots of people wanting other people to belive in there own illusion, very funny business.
Be happy
Monte Hieb - Mining Engineer
Monte Hieb is the author of several popular web pages skeptical of Anthropogenic Global Warming, serving as a evangelist for the viewpoint (he does not state his qualification in climatology or a related science). He is an employee at the West Virginia Office of Miner's Health, Safety, and Training.
BlackBird wrote:II guess to cut a long story short - I feel that if the dissenters arguments had any merit, scientists of good repute and standing would be swarming to get in behind. After all, if it did turn out that we human's weren't the cause of climate change - It would be highly beneficial to us. We wouldn't have to worry about our carbon emissions at all. It would be business as usual and happy times all round.
Global warming appears to have stalled. Climatologists are puzzled as to why average global temperatures have stopped rising over the last 10 years. Some attribute the trend to a lack of sunspots, while others explain it through ocean currents....
"It cannot be denied that this is one of the hottest issues in the scientific community," says Jochem Marotzke, director of the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg. "We don't really know why this stagnation is taking place at this point."
http://www.spiegel.de/international/wor ... 62092.html
Buckwheat wrote:I did some research on geocraft.com The author is:
Alex123 wrote:Second: Carbon Tax.
Also, AGW is such a heated topic, like religion, that some scientists do not want to speak out against it as it is not very "PC".
BlackBird wrote:I'm reading the article you posted now, it seems quite interesting.
Alex123 wrote:Buckwheat wrote:I did some research on geocraft.com The author is:
So your argument is Ad Hominem rather than arguing about specific points?
Wikipedia wrote:An ad hominem (Latin for "to the man" or "to the person"[1]), short for argumentum ad hominem, is an argument made personally against an opponent instead of against their argument.[2] Ad hominem reasoning is normally described as an informal fallacy,[3][4][5] more precisely an irrelevance.[6
Kim O'Hara wrote:BlackBird wrote:I'm reading the article you posted now, it seems quite interesting.
It exaggerated the importance a very short-lived slow-down in global temperature rise a few years ago. We are well and truly back on the warming track now - see http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/jan/16/2012-10-warmest-years-on-record
and http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/2012-temps.html
Buckwheat wrote:Pointing out that your source is biased, unqualified, and unsourced is not attacking the man, it is attacking the credibility of his conclusions. That is quite relevant. You have made similar, yet even more abstract claims that 97% of scientists are more interested in passing Carbon taxes than having a meaningful scientific career. You brought character attack into this debate. Live with the consequences.
Hi, knighter,
You seem quite vague and maybe confused about reality and illusion ... "the internet is new" (so it exists) but "if i think about our poor beautiful planet burning up with everyone on it its just an illusion". Either they are both illusion, or both real. And a conventionally-real "you" sat at a conventionally-real computer to type your message, and a conventionally-real "me" is sitting in a conventionally-real chair in a conventionally-real city in a conventionally-real Australia ... you get the idea.
In that conventional reality, our actions have consequences and Buddhism teaches that we must accept responsibility for them.
So we should choose carefully - know the facts and act upon them as compassionately as possible.
In this case, the facts are that human activity is changing the climate far faster than it has changed before (apart from when a meteorite wiped out the dinosaurs ) and if we don't do something about it, soon, millions of people and billions of other living creatures will suffer because we/they can't adapt fast enough to survive the changes. Please, inform yourself before deciding not to act. Start here, if you like: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_change.
knighter wrote:This is for you to kim
have a look it very enlightening.
Be happy
Cittasanto wrote:These particular video seams relevant to the current train of thought
BlackBird wrote:Well exaggeration or not, it was still interesting. Another good point the article made was that any plateau would undoubtedly be temporary. I don't really see how it supports Alex's arguments, but perhaps there is not a terrible amount of viable sources out there and this was the best of a bad bunch so to speak..
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January 31, 2013
Charlotte Hounds
Contact: Wade Leaphart
The Daniel Group Joins Charlotte Hounds as Team Sponsor
Inc. 5000 Company Sees Value in Loyalty and Growth of Team's Audience
Charlotte, N.C. (January 31, 2013) - Charlotte Lacrosse LLC announced today that The Daniel Group has signed on as a new team sponsor.
The Daniel Group will capitalize on the partnership with strategic branding, networking opportunities, social media components and hospitality.
"The Daniel Group has been supportive of Major League Lacrosse in Charlotte from the start. Mr. Daniel was one of our first Blue Ribbon Season Ticket Holders and he and Max (Daniel) are great ambassadors of Hounds Lacrosse. Our first season was a strong proof of concept for current and prospective sponsors. This is a valid testimony to our sponsorship value and we look forward to being a catalyst for them," said Wade Leaphart , Hounds Chief Operating Officer.
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About me:
I have been playing since June 2011. I drive around 100m max distance (173 DX Valkyrie), around 85m more comfortably (173 Champ Leopard). Putter drives accurately for about 65m (174 ECO1 Swan2). RHBH dominant, using lots of overhead shots for drive/approach, trying to develop my forehand technique, my rollers suck. I mostly play on shorter courses with shorter holes, so I do not necessarily need a variety of long distance drivers (at least not yet).
My goal:
To start off 2012 with a complete bag suited for my skill level. At the moment, I feel like I have a few gaps to fill in my disc line-up. Planning to have distance driver at speed 9, other drivers at speed 6-7, and focus on a variety of midrange driver discs & approach discs because I need those a lot on my favorite courses.
Planned bag for 2012:
Distance driver (speed 9):
165 DX Valkyrie [Currently carrying 173 DX Valkyrie, which is slightly too heavy for me for max D]
Other drivers (speed about 6-7):
(Old run) 175 Premium RESPECTi - overhead driver ONLY
??? - overstable, forehand driver (predictable long fade from start of flight until end of flight), wind resistant driver
171 DX TeeBird - predictable fade at the very end of flight
173 Champ Leopard - straight, also works as straight forehand driver, also works as predictable midrange drive overhead disc
170 DX Leopard - understable, roller drives [Currently carrying only the 173 Champ, which flies straight with my current (lack of) snap]
Midrange driver / Putt driver / approach discs:
175 Basic JOKERi first run - overstable, midrange roller drive, roller approach, overhead approach, forehand approach, putt drives, wind resistant midrange drive, wind resistant approach
174 KC Pro Roc - slightly overstable, somewhat wind resistant
??? - straight, longer midrange (drives), does not need to be wind resistant, hoping for a slightly narrower early flight path than Leopard's small S curve
??? - straight, shorter midrange (approach), needs to be somewhat wind resistant because Swan2 is not
174 ECO1 Swan2 - straight, putt drives, only usable when it's not windy
170 Opto Fuse - slightly understable, only usable when it's not windy
171 ECO1 Swan2 - slightly understable, putts only, only usable when it's not windy
(The JOKERi acts also as an emergency wind putter)
??? - windy & cold weather putter from harder plastic? (Swan2's ECO1 plastic turns from soft to hard in negative Celsius -> unfamiliar grip makes me miss too many putts)
Other discs I have in my possession, but which I do not intend to use in my bag:
TeeBird (150 Champ), Roadrunner (172 Star), Pain (175 Opto), Spider (171 DX), 150 Champ leopard, 173 KC Pro Roc (waiting to be beat in)
Potential Christmas purchases:
Distance driver - 165 DX Valkyrie?
Overstable driver with predictable fade for RHBH left fade & RHFH right fade drives - 170 DGA Proline Riptide? / new run 170 Basic RESPECTi?
Understable driver - 170 DX Leopard?
Straight longer midrange (drives) - DGA SP Line Squall? / Impact?
Straight shorter midrange (approach) - beat in KC Pro Roc? / MD2? / Core?
Windy & cold weather putter made from a harder plastic - Any suggestions?


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on which side?
Try not to get any of Billy King's spit in your face as he's laughing at you.
On a less sarcastic note, they could have had Al Jefferson, the #7, and I think Delonte West for AI, and they turned it down. AI is going nowhere, because nobody is willing to offer what he's worth, and that's probably because AI, like Artest, isn't really worth what he's worth, you know?
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Fashion Focus Designs Scarves for Bradley Admissions Staff
December 2, 2013
By Matt Hawkins
In a matter of an afternoon earlier this semester, Bradley's Fashion Focus club added scarf accents to admissions staff garb. The scarves, complete with the university logo, stood out around campus and gave designers a sense of accomplishment for their work.
Admissions representatives, who don distinct apparel each year, chose scarves this year and then decided to team up with the family and consumer science department. The partnership led to eye-catching accents that stirred campus conversation.
"We are constantly getting questions about the scarves," said Cory Craig, associate director of admissions. "Everyone wants to know where we got them. It's a great way to talk about the FCS department to prospective students."
Though the project scope initially seemed daunting, Fashion Focus members made quick work of the scarves.
"I was a little intimidated by the number of scarves we were expected to complete at first, but Fashion Focus members were really able to get together and finish everything in an hour, which was amazing," said Fashion Focus President Caitlyn Mayhorn.
The day offered those with limited sewing skills a chance to learn from more experienced crafters. By the end, sewing novices picked up enough skills to train other beginners.
"It turned out to be a good project for the students," said Dr. Kendra Brandes, associate professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. "They turned the session into an opportunity for members and students."
Beyond the skills refined and learned, students frequently see the fruits of their labor when admissions staffers are out guiding tours.
"Seeing the scarves around campus is a truly great feeling," said Fashion Focus President Caitlyn Mayhorn. "I've seen them on visit days and I get excited to see them each time. Being able to see the results of our work so often has been very rewarding."


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We make a huge fuss over the birthday child, loading them with prizes and balloons galore. They're made the star of the show! Every child gets a prize, which includes water pistols, stickers, bracelets, gold medals, sticky wall crawlers, sunglasses and bubbles. Perfect for all ages and every occasion.
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Glee's second Britney Spears-inspired episode aired last night, and all we can say is Gimme More! The "Britney 2.0" tribute amped up the sex appeal in a big way—Lea Michele's Rachel Berry traded in her knee-highs and pleats in favor of a revealing black minidress and cherry pout for her Bob Fosse-esque "Oops…I Did It Again" rendition, all in an effort to prove to hardcore NYATA dance instructor Cassandra July (Kate Hudson) that she's not just a one-note nice girl. July may be tough on the college freshman but we think Britney would be very proud—from the belt-it-out singing to the steamy dancing. (Smoke machines? Yes!) Watch Lea's racy performance above and tell us: What do you think of Rachel's sexy style?
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Handicapping the top four categories at Sunday's Grammy Awards is tricky because there is no consensus artist to select.
The Grammy's website ranks the top four categories as Best Record, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. Best Record is regarded as the night's biggest prize.
It's not like 2012, when Adele was the clear favorite for the major categories, winning six awards and taking three of the top four categories (Bon Iver won Best New Artist, an award which Adele won in 2009).
One artist who I am very high on this year is R&B singer Frank Ocean, who is nominated in three of the top four categories — Best Record ("Thinkin Bout You"), Album of the Year ("Channel Orange") and Best New Artist.
I've followed Ocean's career since his first album, "Nostalgia, Ultra," was released in 2011. Ocean mixes haunting, confident vocals with a fresh lyrical bent that makes for powerful songwriting.
As a local tie-in, Ocean shot his MTV Video Music Award-nominated video "Swim Good" in Big Sur.
Ocean created a media stir when he revealed on his Tumblr blog a previous love relationship with another man. A couple of songs on "Channel Orange" (particularly "Bad Religion") make reference to the tumultuous emotional fallout Ocean experienced post-breakup.
To me, Ocean's sexuality plays a minor role in the significance of his achievement.
Beginning with "Nostalgia, Ultra" and leading up to "Channel Orange," Ocean has emerged as an artistic force whose output makes a far more significant statement than any speculation over his personal life.
With any luck, Ocean can carry the torch left unlit in the wake of Marvin Gaye's untimely death. That is the level of talent we are dealing with here in Ocean.
Having said all that, I'm still uncertain about selecting winners. As much as I love Ocean, I'm afraid he might get shut out of the major awards because the competition is stiff.
Here are my picks for the top four categories at this year's Grammy's.
· Record of the Year: Nominees are The Black Keys ("Lonely Boy"), Kelly Clarkson ("Stronger"), Fun. ("We Are Young"), Gotye ("Somebody That I Used To Know"), Ocean and Taylor Swift ("We Are Never Getting Back Together").
My gut tells me The Black Keys owns this category. The band's guitarist, Dan Auerbach, is nominated for six awards for his work with the band and solo production credits. Ocean's newcomer status may be his undoing in this category.
Prediction: The Black Keys.
· Album of the Year: Nominees are The Black Keys ("El Camino"), Fun. ("Some Nights"), Mumford & Sons ("Babel"), Ocean and Jack White ("Blunderbuss").
Again, it's a two-horse race, this one between Ocean and Jack White. Again, voters might look to recognize a veteran like White over the newbie Ocean.
Personally, "Channel Orange" moonwalks all over White's "Blunderbuss." I'm going with my personal preference here.
Prediction: Frank Ocean.
· Song of the Year: Nominees are Ed Sheeran ("The A Team"), Miguel ("Adorn"), Carly Rae Jepsen and co-writers ("Call Me Maybe"), Kelly Clarkson's writing team ("Stronger") and Fun ("We Are Young").
Song of the year is a songwriting award, so the artist credit is sometimes secondary.
This one will come down to Clarkson's writers versus the band Fun. Both songs were anthemic crowd-pleasers. Both are equally deserving.
Prediction: Fun.
· Best New Artist: Nominees are Ocean, Alabama Shakes, Fun, Hunter Hayes and The Lumineers.
Not much analysis needed here, as Ocean should be a no-brainer. It really shouldn't even be close.
Prediction: Frank Ocean.
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For kids, for adults, and for everyone! There is never a "dull day" at Pink Shell Resort & Marina. After all...The Only Thing We Overlook is the Beach!
Head out on a nature walk with our resort's naturalist and learn all about surrounding wildlife from the shoreline to the sea.
Join us for stargazing on the beach, FREE every Thursday. We'll get a look at the planets of our solar system, then turn the scopes on selected treasures of the Milky Way! Weather permitting.
While staying at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina, you can explore your adventurous side with a camping experience near the beach from 5PM-10PM. Fuel the fun with a rental of four chairs surrounding a fire pit for $125.
Add the S'mores package for an additional $30 - serves up to 4 people.
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Our 90 minute guided Dolphin Adventure Tour on Ft. Myers Beach allow you the experience of riding a powerful WaveRunner and enjoying the scenic waters of Estero Bay. It's an unforgettable experience to see the dolphins, manatees and birds in their natural environment. Your entire family will enjoy this amazing adventure.
Novice guests and first-timers welcome! Our guides will review all safety details and teach you how to drive a Waverunner, along with explaining the wildlife viewing laws.
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What is Conway's Game of Life? The Game of Life is a cellular automaton devised by the British mathematician John Horton Conway in 1970.The game consists of a collection of cells which, based on a few mathematical rules, can live, die or multiply. Depending on the initial conditions, the cells form various patterns throughout the course of the game. The Rules: 1. Each cell with 1 or no neighbors dies. 2. Each cell with 4 or more neighbors dies. 3. Each cell with 2 or 3 neighbors survives. 4. Each cell with 3 neighbors becomes populated.Watch The Game of Life Video


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Cell Culture of Glioma Specimens for in Vitro Preclinical Studies
The recruitment status of this study is unknown. The completion date has passed and the status has not been verified in more than two years.
Verified April 2009 by Albany Medical College.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
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The purpose of this study is to culture primary human brain tumor cells with the specific aims of:
- Develop primary cultures from human brain tumor surgical specimens
- Determine the genetic and molecular fingerprints of brain tumors that may have prognostic significance
- Delineate the mechanisms underlying oncogenesis of brain tumors.
- Perform in vitro assays with brain tumor derived primary cultures to assess the efficacy of novel therapeutic agents.
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Brown tabs Ash to start at QB for Alamo Bowl
Updated 11:24 pm, Monday, December 17, 2012
AUSTIN — It turned out David Ash lost his starting job for only one game.
Texas coach Mack Brown said Monday that Ash, who started each of the Longhorns' first 11 games before being benched for the regular-season finale at Kansas State, will start for UT against Oregon State on Dec. 29 in the Valero Alamo Bowl.
Ash injured his shoulder in the Longhorns' loss to TCU on Thanksgiving night, and when he was listed as questionable for the next week, Case McCoy was announced as the starter. Ash suited up for the KSU game and was deemed available to play, but McCoy played the entirety of UT's 42-24 loss.
Neither Brown nor his assistants ever specifically answered questions about whether Ash would have played in that game had he not been injured.
Monday, Brown said his entire offensive coaching staff — led by recently promoted play-caller Major Applewhite — recommended that Ash start the Alamo Bowl. But Brown said the final decision was his.
Ash, a sophomore, ranks 20th nationally in passing efficiency and delivered eight performances varying from solid to outstanding. But he struggled badly against OU, Kansas and TCU.
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MIAMI - Needless to say, it's been a long few weeks for the University of Miami football program. The allegations from convicted felon Nevin Shapiro have led to a full scale NCAA investigation, and it's already cost 8 key Miami players a chance to play in tonight's season opener.
All that said, the Canes have a game to play tonight, and it's nice to focus on the actual match-up on the field.
Even before the NCAA talk and suspensions, this was not an easy early season test for the Hurricanes. Maryland has the ACC freshman of the year at quarterback, and they'll host Miami in front of a wild home crowd on national TV. The one question I've been asked more than any in the last 2 weeks is this: do I think the Canes can win? The simple answer is yes, but I have no clue what to expect tonight.
Normally, you can get a sense for how a team will play or deal with a tough challenge. Yet, these are such bizarre circumstances that I don't have a true feel of what will happen tonight. Forget the NCAA stuff for a moment, and let's remember it's also the debut of Al Golden as the Canes new head coach. He brings a new offensive and defensive coordinator into the game. Those add up to a lot of unknowns for an opening game of the season. I know the Terps also have a new staff, but they don't have the NCAA cloud looming over them.
I'll tell you what I've told numerous people in the last few days. It wouldn't surprise me if the Canes play a spirited game for their new coach and suspended teammates and go out and win. It also wouldn't surprise me if they fall flat on their faces and lose. Yes, it's a lame way of getting around an actual prediction, but it's all I can say about it. It's just a strange situation. I've talked to handful of former Canes players over the last few days and many have told me the same thing.
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NETHER PROVIDENCE -- An energy services firm based in the township has pulled the plug on plans for a 30,000-gallon propane storage tank that have spurred a groundswell of opposition.
In a letter dated Nov. 12, attorney Donald Petrosa, representing Wilson Oil and Propane Co., notified the township of its withdrawal of the application, which was before the zoning board and set for more testimony Nov 19.
The correspondence did not elaborate on the reasons for the decision or whether the proposal might be resubmitted at a future date.
Wilson said earlier it was pursuing the tank for its Rogers Lane facility in order to cut down on lengthy trips by its trucks to pick up propane, which is subsequently delivered to customers.
But the application has aroused concerns, including worries about the risk of an explosion of the sizable tank and its compatibility with a residential setting.
Nearby residents began voicing their objections shortly after the plans were filed last summer.
The company, in response, held a meeting with the public on Oct. 15 in Media to provide more details on what it envisioned. During that session, Wilson announced its intention to switch from an above-ground to a below-ground tank in an effort to address safety concerns.
However, Wallingford-Swarthmore School Board President Vincent Marriott, who attended that gathering, said the change did not alleviate all of the issues surrounding the project, one of them being the need for deliveries by large propane trucks to refill the tank.
"I'm fairly persuaded that the chances of an incident are low. But they're not zero," Marriott said at a school board meeting Oct. 22.
At a meeting in September, the school board authorized its consultant engineer, Nick Cirilli, to develop questions and information regarding the tank plan and submit them to the zoning board.
District Superintendent Richard Noonan said the district's interest resided in the fact that Wallingford Elementary School is about a quarter-mile from the Wilson property.
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Exploring Spontaneity in Concert
How does the audience become integral to the shape of a concert? The answer in many ways depends on the performer's ability to develop an intuition that pianist, composer, and AU Department of Performing Arts faculty member Jerzy Sapieyevski associates with the spontaneous adjustments of his piano performances. "Concerts today do not have enough spontaneity," he said.
In his upcoming concert, "NewCenturyMusicClub," Sapieyevski will explore the possibilities for dialogue and conversation within a typical concert setting. The concert takes place Sunday, October 28, at 5 p.m. in the Abramson Family Recital Hall in the Katzen Arts Center.
Sapieyevski is an award-winning composer and pianist who began his music studies in his native Poland. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Manhattan String Quartet, and Tokyo String Quartet are just a few of the groups that have performed his classical compositions. Sapieyevski is especially interested in creating interactive works that weave various disciplines together. An example of his multimedia innovations is his "Painted Music" concert during which painters joined him on stage to create in front of an audience. Their brushstrokes also generated sounds.
NewCenturyMusicClub is Sapieyevski's tribute to American music, featuring the themes of Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Duke Ellington, and his own works. Blending elements of jazz and classical music, Sapieyevski will interpret various pieces according to the overall mood at the moment, achieving a new expression for these compositions.
While Sapieyevski has a general idea of the selections he will play, there is no set program. "I have certain themes I want to do but I try to sense how to create a mood that would communicate with the audience," he said. "It will be a free discussion. Everything in life is somewhat an improvisation."
As part of his preparations for the concert, Sapieyevski turns to his classroom. In class, he plays excerpts for his students without introduction of the title or composer and asks for their opinion on the overall mood and how they would put pieces together. He said he does this to determine how convincing his playing is. He currently teaches two courses in the Department of Performing Arts: Understanding Music and Music Fundamentals. Between concert selections, colleagues Robert Aubry Davis and Marc Medwin will join Sapieyeyski on stage to further color the performance with their commentary. Davis is a DC native, AU alumni, and fixture in the community, creator and host of nationally broadcast radio program Millennium of Music and host of Around Town on WETA. Medwin is an assistant professor of music at American University and active music journalist. NewCenturyMusicClub is an extension of Sapieyevski's projects "Are You Blue?" and "Are You Blue 2?" They were performed at American University in 2010.
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Heeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyyyy wwwwwwooooooooorrrrrrrrrrllllllldddddd!!! Well, I don't know about you guys out there, but I'm nowhere near over losing that playoff series to the Hawks. It's going to take me a long, long time to get over losing in the first … Continue reading
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Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy wwwwwwwwooooooorrrrrrrrrrrllllllllllldddddddddd!!! We finally, finally, finally played the way we should've been playing the whole series last night against the Hawks to get back within 3-2. Thank God we got that victory and kept our season alive. Now, it's … Continue reading
A tough loss, but we've gotta keep believing!!!
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I wasn't coming out of Game 2!!!
Heeeeeeeyyyyyyyy wooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrlllllllllllllddddddddddddd!!! It was such a relief to get that big win last night in Game 2 and tie up the series. We put so much effort into that game with guys diving on the floor, getting up into … Continue reading


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Zimmerman trial reaction: Justice Department considers filing civil rights charges
The Los Angeles Police Department issued a tactical alert Sunday night after protesters gathered in South Los Angeles to voice their anger that George Zimmerman was acquitted of all charges in the shooting death of unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Fla., and between 50 and 100 protesters made it onto the east 10 Freeway at Crenshaw Boulevard and blocked traffic around 6 p.m.
Police said the protesters were cleared off the freeway by 6:45 p.m.. Hundreds of people were at the protest, police said.
Dozens of police officers in riot gear were at the eastbound Crenshaw Boulevard on-ramp to the 10 Freeway to prevent more protesters from making it onto the freeway and blocking traffic.
LAPD said a tactical alert means all officers on duty are ready to respond to civil unrest.
On Sunday evening, hundreds of people marched near Leimert Plaza Park chanting and holding signs that read, "We are all Trayvon" and "Tray-vesty."
"We're marching because a 17-year-old boy was murdered and nothing happened to his murderer," said Melina Abdullah of Los Angeles. "It signals to us that black life doesn't mean anything. That black boys' lives don't mean anything."
Abdullah's two daughters and son walked alongside her on Crenshaw Boulevard.
"We have to engage in a righteous struggle and that is what we are doing," Abdullah said. "All three of my children are here standing up because if they don't stand up, they could be shot down."
An estimated crowd of between 150 and 200 people also gathered at Leimert Plaza Park in South L.A. on Saturday night for a peaceful protest after Zimmerman was cleared of all charges, police said Sunday.
The Florida trial both captivated and polarized the nation, igniting fierce debates on racial profiling, self-defense and gun control. Unlike in Oakland on Saturday, where some demonstrators broke windows of businesses and started small street fires, Los Angeles Police Department officials said they had no reported incidents of violence.
"It was a peaceful protest," LAPD Sgt. Greg Garcia of the Southwest Division said. "It was loud but there was no violence. It was an orderly protest."
However, KNX-AM (1070) reporter Claudia Peschiutta reported that she was hit by a bean bag round at about 1 a.m. Sunday that police fired into the crowd. She was checked by paramedics at the scene.
"I feel fine; it's a pretty big bruise and it hurts to sit but other than that, I was fine," Peschiutta said, noting she was hit on the back of her upper left thigh.
Peschiutta said she was told by police that a motorcycle officer had been surrounded by protesters and may have been pushed around on the bike. Police told her they were looking for two suspects, they fired and the suspects got away.
Ironically, Peschiutta was out with friends celebrating her birthday in Highland Park, she said, when she and some of her colleagues decided to check out the protest.
"I was hanging out with other journalists; we wanted to check things out and then I got hit," she said. "I called up my station and said Let's Go Live."
Garcia said bean bags are used in "less than lethal" situations and when individuals are considered unsafe to approach. But Garcia said he could not immediately confirm Sunday that bean bags were used or why they were used in this instance.
Zimmerman, who had faced the possibility of being convicted of second-degree murder or manslaughter before being acquitted, maintained the February 2012 shooting was an act of self-defense. Prosecutors painted Zimmerman as a vigilante who pursued Martin, who was African-American, because he assumed he was up to no good and then took the law into his own hands.
The demonstrators on Saturday night were chanting slogans and a few were holding up signs near Vernon Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard in a district that is historically black.
Garcia said there were about 50 to 70 police officers on hand Saturday night to ensure everyone's safety.
"We were there to keep the peace and protect the property of the businesses there," he said.
Toward the end of the protest, demonstrators started marching northbound to the 10 Freeway up Crenshaw Boulevard, Garcia said. It ended there and participants quietly dispersed on their own, he said.


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"Understand that if you go up to get a drink, you just missed a Tar Heel touchdown" is what Head Coach Larry Fedora promised the Tar Heel faithful when he took the helm last December, and, boy, did his Heels deliver on Saturday with a dominating 62-0 winning performance against Elon.
Coach Fedora and his staff have given us a peek at his aggressive offensive scheme and it's exactly what Tar Heel Nation has been starving for. The Heels set an ACC punt return yards record with 260 yards, which were split among dynamic playmaker Gio Bernard, track star Roy Smith and the senior leader of the group, Erik Highsmith. Add these 260 yards to the dominating 524 total yards of "basketball on grass offense," and it was a long, hot day for the Phoenix at beautiful Kenan Stadium.
As a player, there is nothing better than opening up the season in front of your home crowd, running through the Tar Pit section and knowing that you are about to square off with another guy for 60 minutes. The feeling of confidence and knowing that you are going to be successful against an inferior opponent makes it all that much sweeter, especially in such a violent game like the one so many of us love to play or watch! There is no better feeling than to look across the line of scrimmage and know that your opponent is too tired to compete with you, too worn down to get off your block, too slow to cover your route or too fatigued to tackle you.
As they look to their sideline for a substitution, your sense of pride can almost beat right through your chest and shoulder pads. While there have been some brief conversations from non-UNC media outlets about whether or not the Heels ran the score up on Elon, as a former player, the "foot on the gas mentality" is the mindset that must be embraced from the moment you enter a program and it instills confidence in players, coaches and fans alike.
Sylvester Williams put it perfectly when he stated after Saturday's game that "As a whole unit, we put in a lot of work over the summer. Coach always told us, 'You put money in the bank (over the summer), then on September 1st you take it out."' – (GoHeels.com UNC Athletics Communication).
With temperatures in the mid 90's and reports of 20 incidents of heat related issues at Kenan Stadium, there would have been plenty of opportunities for the Heels to "turn it down" (quit playing) with a huge early lead and an overwhelmed opponent. Instead, the Heels continued to run the "NASCAR" type offense and the attacking style defense which we all hope will show the fan base that we are here to play in 2012 amidst all of the dwindling outside controversy. By doing this, they sent a message to the country, to the ACC and, most importantly, to the teams on our schedule, that playing the Tar Heels this year is not something to look forward to.
Smart. Fast. Physical. This is Coach Fedora's blueprint for success, and the new era of a great football program has officially begun…
You better stay in your seat; it's going to be a great ride with a lot of Touchdowns!


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This is a Wedgewood. Don't know much about it and so far I have been able to find only one picture of another one of these that is like it (but not exactly the same). Would love to find out more about this. Anyone with any information out there?
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct. 6, 2009
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During October, which is nationally recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), there are many opportunities for Fairfax County residents to learn more about domestic violence and how to help prevent and end it. A calendar of events can be found online.
Domestic violence is commonly defined as a pattern of coercive behaviors used by an individual to gain and maintain power and control over another individual in the context of an intimate, dating or familial relationship. Every year, the Fairfax County Police Department responds to almost 10,000 domestic violence-related calls, and the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court issues more than 800 civil orders of protection on behalf of victims of family abuse.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has established the Domestic Violence Prevention, Policy and Coordinating Council (DVPPCC) to guide the development of a coordinated communitywide response to domestic violence, and to promote safety and security for victims of abuse and accountability for perpetrators. The DVPPCC considers domestic violence a crime not only against the individual victim but against the entire community.
In Fairfax County, help is available 24 hours a day from the Victim Assistance Network at 703-360-7273, TTY 711, and Artemis House, the county's emergency residential domestic violence shelter, at 703-435-4940, TTY 711. More information on domestic violence resources also can be found online.
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December 11, 2012
The Keeper Reaper
Second, Short, and Catcher for 12/11/12
BP Fantasy kicks back into gear today as the football season begins to wane and attentions begin to turn back toward baseball. For the next few weeks, the BP Fantasy team will spend time examining the keeper league value of various players that may be on the fringe of keepability in certain leagues. We know that every keeper league is different, so while we'll talk in broad strokes, we're happy to answer questions specific to your league or cover a particular player if you ask nicely :) The analysis, of course, will be focused on each player's 2013 prospects, so even if you're not in a keeper league, this should still prove valuable to your draft preparations. We've got some exciting things in the works for the coming season, and I'm happy to be able to kick it off today. —Derek Carty, Fantasy Manager
Matt Wieters | Baltimore Orioles
The final stat line Wieters finished with last season would be considered a resounding success for most catchers, but Wieters isn't most catchers. He has been saddled with hefty expectations since entering professional baseball as a first-round pick and immediate blue chip prospect. In 2011 he surpassed 20 home runs for the first time in his career, and it appeared that may be the opening act to an even grander act last year. Instead, he duplicated his home run production, lost some average, but offset that by tallying more combined runs and RBI.
Perhaps I'm a glutton for punishment—that's the real reason I gave him a "Fringe" endorsement as a Medium keeper instead of "No"—but there is reason to believe his best is yet to come. Wieters has established he can hit more than 20 home runs in a season, having done so in consecutive years. As an integral part of the Orioles lineup, Wieters found himself slotted fourth or fifth for the majority of his at-bats last year. His position in the lineup should lead to run and RBI totals that rank in or near the top five at the position annually.
Where Wieters can really step forward, however, is in batting average. Last year he posted a .249 average, 16 points below his career mark entering the year in spite of posting the best line drive rate of his career. Prior to 2011, the switch-hitting catcher had substantially more success against right-handed pitching. That changed in 2011, and he crushed southpaws while hitting just .235 against right-handed pitching. He continued to beat up on lefties last year and regained his pop against right-handed pitchers, but his batting averaged slipped further, dropping to .224. There wasn't a substantial difference in his batted ball data against each handed pitcher, and any gains he makes against right-handed pitching portend well to a big jump in batting average this year. Maybe Wieters will continue to tease, but he's only 26 years old, and it's not unfathomable that he'll kick it up a notch.
Yadier Molina | St. Louis Cardinals
In the world of fantasy baseball, Molina is the anti-Wieters. His prolific defense overshadowed his steady offense and developing power for years. He reached double digits in home runs for the first time in 2011, smacking 14, and his line drive stroke helped him hit over .300 for the second time in his career. Last year, he further tapped into his power, ripping 22 home runs while hitting more line drives, leading to a career-best .315 average. Just for hoots, he stole 12 bases as well. Overall, our Player Forecast Manager ranked him as the 20th most valuable player in 12-team mixed leagues.
A handful of his line drives could turn into flies or groundballs, which would likely hurt his average, but most of his gains look sustainable. According to ESPN's home run tracker, only one of his 22 home runs qualified as lucky. His average true home run distance jumped from 386.7 feet in 2011 to 397.6 feet last year. In combination, it makes his power gains look real, for the most part. The reason Molina fails to get the "Yes" nod in Medium leagues is that catcher is a demanding position that carries inherent risks not associated with other positions.
Marco Scutaro | San Francisco Giants
Performing at a high level on baseball's biggest stage has a funny way of sticking in people's memories. Postseason heroics and a red-hot finish with the Giants aside, Scutaro is a 37-year-old middle infielder with middling home run power and stolen base speed. What Scutaro does very well is make contact. Setting the bar as low as 100 pitches seen, Scutaro led the majors in contact rate. When he's at his best, that contact is of the hard line drive variety. That said, expecting him to keep up his 23 percent line drive rate from last year is wishful thinking.
In the end, Scutaro should be able to hit a handful of home runs and add a handful of stolen bases. A batting average north of .280 isn't an outrageous expectation, and if he continues to slot second in the Giants order he could push 100 runs scored. Add his position versatility (he played in over 20 games at second base and shortstop and over 10 at third base), and he has value. That value isn't worth tossing back a younger, higher upside player in most league formats, though.
Aaron Hill | Arizona Diamondbacks
Owners that invested in Hill bouncing back last year were rewarded handsomely. Hill's production has oscillated wildly from year-to-year, but he has consistently hit for power in the last four years, topping 25 home runs in three of them. Last year, his power came with an unexpected .302 average, 14 stolen bases, and a gaudy 178 combined runs and RBI. That stellar play earned him a 25th ranking according to our PFM.
Hill struggled through most of 2011 but finished strong after a trade sent him from north of the border to the desert. The shocking part of his 2012 campaign was his ability to put everything together in one season. It's hard to imagine him carrying over his full robust stat line to this year, but the beauty of his play last year is that the bar has been set high to regress from. He can give back some of his batting average or a few home runs and stolen bases and remain one of the best fantasy players at the keystone. Hill falls a bit short of being a slam dunk keeper in medium settings given his inconsistent track record, but he does remain a possibility in those formats depending on the other options his owner has on the roster.
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Let's hear about Napoli in a future segment. He is up-down year to year, and just changed cities.
Dec 11, 2012 04:35 AM
Funny you should mention Napoli. I nearly led the column off with him instead of Wieters. I'll definitely include him in a few article.
Dec 11, 2012 07:01 AM
Feelings on ARod & Denard Span?
Dec 11, 2012 08:44 AM
I'll pass along your requests for A-Rod and Span, and I'm sure the authors in charge of the Keeper Reaper articles for the corner infield positions and the outfield will take them into consideration for an in depth look. In short, I would only keep A-Rod in extremely deep formats, and Span would be a fringe option in NL-only and a yes in very deep leagues.
Dec 11, 2012 10:42 AM
Your thoughts on a couple OF in a medium keeper league (60): Austin Jackson and Yoenis Cespedes? Could hold one or neither (in favor of an SP).
Dec 11, 2012 09:03 AM
I tend to lean heavily in favor of keeping hitters over pitchers, so unless the pitchers are amongst the cream of the crop, I'd probably Jackson or Cespedes with a preference for Cespedes. I'll pass along your requests to the author of the OF Keeper Reaper.
Dec 11, 2012 10:44 AM
Neil Walker I'd like to see, thanks!
Dec 11, 2012 09:11 AM
Please cover Mike Moustakas in a future edition. The medium to fringe selections are more helpful.
Dec 11, 2012 09:12 AM
I'll pass along your Moustakas request to the CI Keeper Reaper. In regards to the medium fringe player request, the article is meant to cater to owners in all size leagues and keeper formats. I'll definitely avoid over doing it with slam dunk keepers though.
Dec 11, 2012 10:52 AM
Is there any way to incorporate the price range at which you think a player is keepable? For example Wieters may be a clear keep at $5 but a "no way" at $25. If you could, perhaps, add the range at which you think a player is worth keeping in deeper leagues, would be very useful.
Dec 11, 2012 09:59 AM
While I appreciate the suggestion, and wouldn't mind the extra work, I think there are too many variables at play to make including a dollar value range valuable to owners in all leagues. I'd liken it to adding a round value range to players in leagues in which players are kept at the cost of the round they were selected in. That said, I'd be more than happy to answer specific keeper questions in regards to auction leagues either by e-mail or in the comments section.
Dec 11, 2012 10:56 AM
eliyahu: In a general sense, he can't answer that question. He doesn't have enough information. Is it a mixed league or NL? Are the other top SS likely to be kept? What are your alternatives? How do people bid in your league?
Dec 11, 2012 22:28 PM
I've got a handful of disappointments to consider: Brian McCann, Alexei Ramirez, and Kelly Johnson. I'm in a deep league, so I'm thinking yes, no, and no.
Dec 11, 2012 17:15 PM
What about Starlin Castro?
Dec 12, 2012 10:12 AM
Wilin Rosario, Victor Martinez, and Profar. Please.
Dec 12, 2012 19:14 PM
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8 Nutritionist-Approved Alternatives to Water
For on-the-go women, produce tends to take a backseat to easier to grab food like sandwiches or pizza. But there are many reasons why you shouldn't leave fruits or veggies out of your diet. Not only do they contain antioxidants that help fight against various cancers and diseases, they also help with weight control. Most important, they're high in vitamins and nutrients you need, such as lutein for eyesight, vitamin K for bone health, and iron.
"Local and seasonal is always the way to go because it will have the most nutrients," Stephanie Middleberg advises. If you can't find locally-sourced produce, try to go organic when it comes to the fruits and vegetables you eat all the time. If buying organic doesn't work for your budget, follow the Environmental Working Group's guidelines. They've broken down produce into the "Dirty Dozen" — fruits and vegetables that you should strive to buy organic — and the "Clean 15," which are the lowest in pesticides and not as much of an issue in terms of organic versus conventional.
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Pacers recieve: Eric Gordon
Clippers recieve: Chris Paul
Hornets recieve: Brandon Rush, Lance Stephenson, Willie Warren, Pacers 2012 1st, Clippers 2012 2nd
The Pacers, while giving up two young 2's get a better 2 in EJ. A hometown hero, Gordon will not only sell tickets but merchandise as well as providing that shooter we need. Rush finds a new home, and a new start in a place where he and Lance can flourish, in a rebuild phase.
The Clippers, while giving up EJ, still win this deal with arguably the best defender in the NBA, even if it is just a two year rental. That could put the Clippers over the top as a force in the west.
New Orleans, no matter what, loses this deal. Dealing CP3 and starting a rebuild is in the best interest of the Hornets however. He has already expressed that he is not coming back. They will want as much as they can get and then run. They do however get three young backcourt guys with huge upside, who are young and could start a new era in NO. They also get another first and second in the most loaded draft class since 2003.


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Christmas cocktails, party pies, ham, stuffing, and that extra serving of pavlova will add up. 'Tis the season to gain weight, and Nutrition Australia reports the average Australian gains from 0.8 of a kilo up to 1.5kgs over the holiday period. What's next? History suggests that by mid-January, you'll have broken your New Year's resolution to lose weight and get fit, and the gym will sink back to its normal attendance figures.
Rather than attempt to (poorly) sing you the classic 12 Days of Christmas, it would be more appropriate to pass on the 12 Tips of Fitness to help you beat the averages and not gain Santa's belly in 2013.
If being a gym bunny is not your thing, that's cool – just get outdoors and do what you enjoy.
1) Choose your moments
Go for it! Enjoy the festivities with some naughty food and a few too many drinks. Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve are some of the most memorable days of the year. But if you have two weeks off from work, don't act like an American on a Caribbean cruise tackling the buffet morning, noon and night. Choose a day here or there, and make the rest of them healthy. Develop healthy habits in the kitchen during the holiday season.
2) Work out
If you can't get to the gym, try ten minutes of as many rounds as possible of 5 push-ups, 10 squats, and 15 sit-ups. Try three sessions of this over the holiday period and compete against the session prior.
3) Be active
It's not all about structured exercise. Go swimming with your mates or children. Hike. Bike. Go for a beach walk. Play touch footy with your team. If being a gym bunny is not your thing, that's cool – just get outdoors and do what you enjoy.
4) Skip rope
Skip the 'AbDominator', skip the gym, skip the 20kg tubs of protein, and ask your partner for a skipping rope for Christmas. My favourite is made by Nike because the handles weigh 0.25kg. It may not seem like much, but try 500 jumps and check out your heart rate and arms. Skipping rope is high in intensity and should be within every fitness regime.
5) Work out
Get some Vitamin D via the sun and a scenic jog, and when you're ready to increase the intensity, find some stairs. Run 500 stairs, and see if you can climb (and descend) within a six-minute period.
6) Enjoy some nights in by just saying no
As soon as we enter the homes of our mates during Silly Season, the food tsunami hits and the kilos follow. How about saying no to a few parties and staying in? Hire some movies, relax, and get some good rest to ensure a solid morning workout. Bad Santa and Elf are two festive movies not to be missed. A Christmas Story and It's a Beautiful Life are grand if you're feeling a bit more sentimental.
7) Work out
Find a local park with a hill, and sprint 50-100 metres up a hill, then perform 10 push-ups, 10 bodyweight squats, and 10 sit-ups. Walk down, and repeat nine more times.
8) Stop waiting
How many people proclaim 'Sure, I'll start that health plan in the New Year, but pass me the cake for now'. Why wait? You've got the time over the holidays to get good rest, shop for healthy food, and there's plenty of sunlight and time during the day to exercise. Stop procrastinating, and get started today.
9) Don't forget your friends
Your good mates over the holiday period are the basics – fruit, veggies, and protein meals served on salad. If you want to lose (or maintain) your weight, you need nutrients from healthy food. Ease up on the fried and fatty foods. Salmon and spinach salad, anyone?
10) Work out
If you hammered the buffet, burn some serious kilojoules with this outdoor circuit of Skip – burpees – run. Five rounds of 200 jump-ropes, 15 burpees, and a 100m sprint.
11) Commit, plan and execute
For 2013, commit to a healthier you. Take some time and determine what your commitment to your health will be in 2013 and beyond. Plan healthy weeks of eating fresh food rather than processed junk at food courts and in the dessert aisle. Execute in the gym or at home with exercise sessions that burn fat and develop lean muscle.
12) Do something for the less fortunate
Donate some clothes. Give a few presents to a family in need. Bring some turkey and ham leftovers to an individual living on the street. Help a lonely elderly person to smile, laugh, and feel loved. Some people have it rough during the holidays – reach out to them because it's the right thing to do.
I hope you'll unwrap at least a few of these gifts and have a safe, fun, and healthy holiday season.


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Police are looking for a stolen panda costume
Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:49:52 GMT —
Authorities in West Michigan are on the lookout for an adult-size panda bear costume that was stolen during an apparent break-in.
The Muskegon Chronicle reports the sheriff's department got word of the theft in Muskegon County's Dalton Township on Saturday.
The department says someone may have pried open a door on an unattached garage at a cottage. The only thing reported missing was the Halloween costume, which was listed in a police report as being "expensive." Tools and other items were left behind.
The owners are from Norton Shores and only use the cottage during the summer months. Authorities say they don't have any suspects.