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Legislature Wants to Slaughter Horses In Oklahoma
Please join me in calling your Oklahoma Senator and Representative and Governor Mary Fallin and asking them to vote NO on Horse Slaughter Houses in Oklahoma. That is the most disgusting thing I've heard of in a long time. House bill 1999 and Senate bill 375 would make horse slaughter legal.
Rep. Skye McNiel, R-Bristow is the author of this horrific bill. It sounds utterly barbaric. Besides her families business could gain $240,000 in commission in one year from the slaughter of horses.
Such a majestic animal that has been the servant of man for time eternal and now our state wants to slaughter them? Makes me sick. Not only slaughter them for money, to make money, they will sell the meat to Mexico, Canada, Europe and who else? They say there is a provision in the bill that prohibits it being sold as meat for Oklahoman's consumption. I believe the government so much.
Rep. Skye McNiel, R-Bristow, grandparents opened Mid America Stockyards 40 years ago and she worked there. She still works there, according to the Daily Oklahoman. This is a family business and they will make thousands of dollars. If 5,000 horses are auctioned in a year, weighing an average of 1,000 pounds, Mid America could expect to collect about $75,000 in annual commissions on horse sales. f prices increase under McNiel's legislation to pre-2007 days, the company could make as much as $240,000 commission on horse sales in a year's time.
Sloan Varner, McNiel's brother and an auctioneer at Mid America, the largest horse auction in the state, estimated as many as two-thirds of the 5,000 horses sold there in a typical year are sent to slaughter houses.
Gail Vacca, who trains thoroughbred racehorses in DeKalb, Ill., and has been active in the anti-slaughter movement since 2002, called reports of an increase in abandoned horses "pure propaganda. … We've got a 54-page document debunking almost every single claim of abandoned horses. It's ridiculous. "
Horses have been a passion for Jena Raymer for more than 30 years now. She hates to think Oklahoma could be a horse slaughter state.
"They are part of American history, and it's just not something that I want to be proud of as an American," says Raymer.
Jena is one of many horse owners' statewide urging legislators to reconsider bills that have already been approved in the House and Senate that would end Oklahoma's 50-year ban on horse slaughtering.
Pam Smith says the fate of her spunky Arabian horse could have been much different. "He wasn't perfect and he wasn't a mare so they were going to sell him, but actually an organization came in and took him or he would have gone to slaughter," says Smith.
One year I took my grandsons to see the world-renown Express Clydesdales. The change that came over my grandsons was nothing short of miraculous. They calmed down and were different boys. There are horses that help handicap children and people with emotional problems. I think I may need to go see the Clydesdales after hearing that my state is seriously thinking of slaughtering horses. Sick. I won't vote for my representative again if he votes for this bill.
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The Johnson County Healthy Yards Expo will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23 at the Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive.
The free lawn and garden event is aimed at helping attendees make greener choices in the yard and home. It will feature vendors, speakers and seminars addressing a variety of topics, and expert advice from representatives of the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardeners and other groups.
New this year will be an expanded area for kids, with presentations by the StoneLion Puppet Theatre at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. There alsowill be drawings for door prizes: two rain barrels and a compost bin.
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Origins 2004: 6 members of BGM attended. We participated in Federation and Empire, by
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August 2004: BGM officially began playtesting Federation Commander.
Origins 2005: 4 members of BGM attended. We participated in F&E and SFB events.
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Can America Still Compete or Does It Need a New Trade Paradigm?
by Martin Neil Baily, Peterson Institute for International Economics
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December 2006The relentless increase in the US trade deficit since the early 1990s has raised concerns about America's ability to compete in international markets and given rise to calls for new ways to think about international competition and new ways of responding to US trade deficits. This policy brief challenges such views. It reports evidence that indeed it has become harder for the United States to sell its goods overseas over the past decade. However, the change has been modest and well within historical experience. The exchange rate of the dollar is the major factor leading to the trade deficit rather than any structural inability of US manufacturing or services to compete in the new global environment. Accordingly, we judge that there is no need for a new trade paradigm, and it would be a mistake to adopt protectionist trade policies. Two simultaneous adjustments are required to bring about a smaller trade deficit. First, spending must switch from foreign to US goods. In addition, since the United States must reduce its borrowing from abroad, spending must fall relative to income. This expenditure switching can be induced by a decline in the dollar. An increase in national saving, public and private, or alternatively and less desirably, a reduction in investment could both slow spending. Trade restrictions, on the other hand, are either ineffective, more costly, or both.
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Book: Understanding the Trans-Pacific Partnership January 2013
Book: The Trans-Pacific Partnership and Asia-Pacific Integration: A Quantitative Assessment November 2012
Policy Brief 12-21: How Can Trade Policy Help America Compete? October 2012
Policy Brief 11-20: The United States Should Establish Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia November 2011
Policy Brief 11-8: What Should the United States Do about Doha? June 2011
Book: The Long-Term International Economic Position of the United States April 2009
Op-ed: Trade: An Opportunity About to Be Lost? May 20, 2011
Op-ed: New Imbalances Will Threaten Global Recovery June 10, 2010
Op-ed: How Best to Boost US Exports February 3, 2010
Op-ed: Cooling the Planet Without Chilling Trade November 13, 2009
Paper: Submission to the USTR in Support of a Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement January 25, 2010
Working Paper 09-2: Policy Liberalization and US Merchandise Trade Growth, 1980–2006 May 2009
Policy Brief 09-2: Buy American: Bad for Jobs, Worse for Reputation February 2009
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(September 28, 2010) A compelling new documentary by Seattle University School of Law Professor Marilyn Berger explores the controversial September 11th Victim Compensation Fund created to reimburse those who were injured or lost family members in the terrorist attacks.
"Out of the Ashes" examines the legal, moral and ethical ramifications of the Victim Compensation Fund and its impact on the civil justice system. The film, which was produced by Professor Berger through her Films for Justice Program at the law school, is a powerful story that asks difficult questions about whether the Fund offered justice to survivors and their families.
The film will debut Friday, Oct. 8, in Room C-5 of Sullivan Hall. A panel discussion CLE runs from 1-4 p.m., followed by a screening and screening and reception from 4-7 p.m. Find more information and register.
The federal government created the Victim Compensation Fund - the largest public entitlement program in history - just 11 days after the attacks. It eventually distributed more than $7 billion to more than 5,500 families.
"Out of the Ashes" tells the stories of seven 9/11 families and how they struggled to make sense of the tragedy - and how they chose to deal with the fund Fund that was designed to help them put their lives back together. They include a retired firefighter whose son was one of 343 firefighters killed; the widow of the co-pilot of Flight 93; a woman whose husband was killed, and whose journey was further complicated because her husband was an undocumented worker; a widow of an insurance agent who rejected the Fund and felt compelled to file a lawsuit in order to demand answers and accountability; a same-sex partner of a woman who died in the Twin Towers who battled for recognition as a same-sex partner survivor; and the family of a woman who died from respiratory disease caused by the toxic dust created by the collapse of the towers.
The film explains how the Fund was created and implemented, portraying both its strengths and its weaknesses. Featured interviews include Kenneth Feinberg, the Special Master of the Fund, who is now overseeing the $20 billion fund to pay claims related to the BP Gulf oil spill. He speaks candidly about the difficulty in persuading victims to give up their right to sue, the problems created by ambiguity in the law that established the Fund, and how the heart wrenching stories affected him as he struggled to essentially put a price tag on a life, over and over again.
The film raises important questions: Did the Fund undermine the legal system, as its critics claim? Or did it offer victims a way to avoid the extraordinary cost, complexity and excruciatingly slow pace of a lawsuit? And if the Victim Compensation Fund was the right thing to do, do those affected by other tragedies like Hurricane Katrina, the Oklahoma City bombing, and other disasters also deserve compensation? If so, is this Fund, with its methods for calculating the value of a human life, an appropriate model?
The film attempts to answer such questions, but does not present one point of view.
"It's up to the viewer to decide," Berger said.
Berger, who will be making an expanded version of the film available to law schools to purchase for curricular use, is a nationally recognized expert in trial advocacy. Professor Berger is the Director of the Comprehensive Trial Advocacy Program and the Films for Justice Institute at Seattle University School of Law.
She established the Films For Justice Institute in 1996 and produced three educational documentary films in the series "Lessons from Woburn" about a lawsuit brought by families in Woburn, Mass, alleging contamination of their drinking water. The original participants appear in the documentary, based on the lawsuit, Anderson v. W.R. Grace, the book by Jonathan Harr, "A Civil Action," and the Hollywood movie by the same name. The films are used in more than 100 law schools.
She is co-author of Pretrial Advocacy: Planning, Analysis, and Strateg; Trial Advocacy: Planning, Analysis, and Strategy and Trial Advocacy:Assignments and Case Files. Professor Berger lectures and writes in the areas of advocacy, gender, film and the law, exploring issues about the relationship of storytelling and its intersection with law.
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LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Officials say the organization hired by the Lafayette Parish School System to provide educational and behavioral intervention services to its most troubled students will start Feb. 1.
The nonprofit organization, AMIKids, is accepting applications for teaching positions for the new program that will be housed at N.P. Moss Preparatory campus.
The School Board approved a contract for the company's services at its meeting last week. The $184,000 contract is for educational and behavioral intervention services for about 30 students through the end of the school year. Superintendent Pat Cooper told board members last week that the Lafayette Consolidated Government and Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office committed to sharing the cost.
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MVP! Rudolph Wins Pro Bowl MVP HonorsPosted by on January 27, 2013 – 9:49 pm
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson could well win NFL MVP honors in less than a week.
But the Vikings already have another MVP on their roster.
TE Kyle Rudolph took home Pro Bowl MVP honors on Sunday night after hauling in 5 receptions for 122 yards and 1 TD. It was the first Pro Bowl appearance in the 2-year pro's career, and he came ready to play. The majority of Rudolph's contributions came early in the game as the NFC built an insurmountable lead. Rudolph's 3-yard TD grab from NY Giants QB Eli Manning came late in the 2nd quarter and gave the NFC a 31-14 lead at halftime. Also, Rudolph's 122 receiving yards was a game high.
In the regular season, Rudolph had 9 TDs, which was tied for 1st (Jimmy Graham) in the NFC and tied for 2nd in the NFL (Rob Gronkowski).
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Rudolph, Walsh And Teammates Help NFC 62-35 Route AFCPosted by on January 27, 2013 – 9:37 pm
Kyle Rudolph had a 3-yard TD reception and led the NFC with 122 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Blair Walsh hit FGs of 48 and 26 yards to go along with 8 PATs. Chad Greenway had a fumble recovery. Jerome Felton had a 4th quarter TD run. It was a good night for Vikings at the Pro Bowl.
Those contributions plus many others from the rest of the NFC squad led to a 62-35 victory over the AFC in the Pro Bowl. Rudolph's TD came from NY Giants QB Eli Manning and it gave the NFC a commanding 31-14 lead as the squads went into the locker rooms at halftime. Felton's TD came midway through the 4th quarter, with the game out of hand, and it gave the NFC its 62nd point and a 34-point lead.
Matt Kalil played much of the game while rotating between LT and RT, while Jared Allen also played much of the game and emphasized the importance of players participating in the game when voted in by their peers during a sideline interview during the 4th quarter. It's notable that Allen made the statement because he's played through a shoulder injury all season and did so once again during the Pro Bowl.
Adrian Peterson, who won Pro Bowl MVP honors after the 2007 season, had 5 carries for 13 yards and made a quick exit.
The NFC's victory this year marks their 4th in the last 6 games.
Other standouts from the game included:
– Packers C Jeff Saturday snapping the ball to Broncos QB Peyton Manning. Saturday played for the NFC and Manning for the AFC, but the snap was a special moment because the two were long-time teammates with the Indianapolis Colts, and Saturday is set to retire this year.
– NY Giants DE Jason Pierre-Paul intercepting a pass intended for Houston DE JJ Watt and thrown by Indianapolis QB Andrew Luck.
– Bengals WR AJ Green grabbing 7 receptions for 119 yards and 3 TDs.
– NY Giants QB Eli Manning going 16 of 23 for 191 yards and 2 TDs.
– Seattle QB Russell Wilson going 8 of 10 for 98 yards and 3 TDs.
– Buccaneers WR Vincent Jackson and NY Giants WR Victor Cruz combining for 16 receptions for 187 yards and 3 TDs.
– Saints QB Drew Brees throwing for 131 yards and 1 TD on 8 of 11 passing.
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Rudolph Becomes 6th Vikings Pro BowlerPosted by on January 23, 2013 – 8:04 am
The Vikings already had 5 Pro Bowlers. But a reinforcement is coming for good measure.
TE Kyle Rudolph has been named to his first Pro Bowl, as he replaces Tony Gonzalez for the NFC squad.
"When I first heard, I was surprised," Rudolph said. "I'm just so excited and honored to be playing in the Pro Bowl. It is a dream come true, a dream I had since I was a little kid.
"Having six guys in the Pro Bowl says a lot about our team. All offseason we had the mindset and the mentality that the sky was the limit. We kept that to ourselves within the locker room and worked hard all off season. It paid off during the regular season."
Rudolph tied for 1st in the NFC among TEs with a career-high 9 TD receptions during the regular season, which was good for 2nd in the NFL behind only New England's Rob Gronkowski. The second-year product out of Notre Dame also recorded career-highs receptions (53) and receiving yards (493) in 2012.
Rudolph, who started all 16 games in 2012 and the team's Wild Card playoff game, becomes the first Vikings TE to make the Pro Bowl since Byron Chamberlain did so in 2001. He joins fellow Vikings Jared Allen, Jerome Felton, Chad Greenway, Adrian Peterson and Blair Walsh in Hawaii.
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A Win The Size Of Texas: Vikings Top Houston, Win 3rd StraightPosted by on December 23, 2012 – 5:41 pm
They say everything is bigger in Texas. And that includes NFL upsets. The Vikings earned a huge one on Sunday in the Lone Star State.
The Vikings marched into Reliant Stadium in Houston as 9-point underdogs to the Texans and proceeded to control the game from start to finish along the way to a convincing 23-6 victory that keeps them very much alive in the NFC playoff race.
After holding the Texans to a FG on their first possession, the Vikings responded by driving 78 yards in 8 plays to capture their first score of the game. The drive included a 20-yard dash by Adrian Peterson on the first play, a 27-yard catch-and-run by TE Kyle Rudolph on the third play and a 32-yard perfectly-placed floater from Christian Ponder to Michael Jenkins on 3rd and 6 from the Houston 34. Ponder found Rudolph from 3 yards out on 2nd and goal to finish the drive, and the Vikings led 7-3 midway through the opening quarter.
The teams exchanged punts on each of their next possessions, and then Houston started putting together another nice series near the end of the 1st quarter. But on 2nd and 7 from the Minnesota 28, RB Arian Foster took a handoff and was popped by Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley. Foster coughed up the ball, and Vikings CB AJ Jefferson was there to recover it. The turnover ruined a scoring chance for Houston and led to a Blair Walsh 56-yard FG roughly 5 minutes later; that FG for Walsh set an NFL record for 50-yard FGs in a season (9).
The Vikings extended their lead to 13-3 before halftime, and carried with them into the locker room momentum that would only grow in the 2nd half.
After driving 52 yards in 8 plays and converting a key 3rd and 10 from midfield, the
Vikings offense stalled at the Houston 21. Walsh came on to salvage the drive, converting his third FG of the game and giving the Vikings a 16-3 lead early in the 2nd half.
Neither offense could muster much production the rest of the 3rd quarter, but the Vikings were okay with that because they held a commanding lead and their defense was a step ahead of Houston's offense all day. Even after a Vikings turnover on a J.J. Watt strip-sack gave Houston possession near midfield, Matt Schaub and Co. continued to be stymied by the Vikings defense.
Exchanged punts continued in the 3rd and early stages of the 4th quarter, finally setting the stage for Ponder to dagger the Texans. The Vikings took possession at their own 36 following a 65-yard punt by Houston. Ponder hit Rudolph for 9 yards on 1st down, then scrambled for 29 yards two plays later to bring the Vikings to the Houston 27. Peterson and Toby Gerhart carried the ball on the Vikings next 5 plays, and then Ponder found Jarius Wright on a shallow crossing pattern to convert a key 3rd-down conversion. A facemask penalty was tacked on, giving the Vikings a 1st and goal from the 3. Gerhart plunged in from there on the next play, finishing a 10-play, 64-yard drive and essentially finishing the Texans for the day.
The Vikings forced a fumble on the next series when Harrison Smith punched the ball from QB T.J. Yates, who had come on to replace starter Matt Schaub. The Vikings recovered and were able to run out the clock from there.
Ponder finished the day with a box score of 16-30 for 174 yards with 1 TD and 0 INTs. He played efficient, smart football, often times avoiding the disastrous play and frequently making a clutch throw to pick up a 1st down or take advantage of busted coverage. Peterson, who entered the game 294 yards from breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing mark of 2,105 yards, finished the day with 86 tough yards on 25 grinding carries. He is now 102 yards from the 2,000-yard mark and 207 yards from Dickerson's record.
The Vikings defense put forth a sensational, dominating effort in limiting a Houston offense that averaged 25.5 points per game coming into the contest to no TDs and just 6 points during the entire game. Schaub was frustrated and ineffective all day, completing 18 of 32 passes for 178 yards with no TDs or INTs. Foster, the AFC's leading rusher, finished the day with 15 yards on 10 carries; he left the game due to an irregular heartbeat, according to the Texans, and did not return. Smith was the Vikings leading tackler and he also had a forced fumble, while he, Jared Allen, Fred Evans and Antoine Winfield collected sacks.
A key moment in the game came late in the 3rd quarter and was registered by the Vikings defense. A 12-yard completion from Schaub to Kevin Walter put Houston on the Vikings 1. From there, though, Houston was unable to punch it in. Schaub threw incomplete on 1st down, #2 RB Ben Tate was stonewalled by Chad Greenway and Kevin Williams on 2nd down, and then Evans sacked Schaub on 3rd down. Houston had to settle for a FG, but it was a momentous victory for the Vikings at that point to surrender just the 3 points. The Texans never got closer than their own 40-yardline from there on out as the Vikings professionally put away their 3rd straight win.
The win is the Vikings 9th of the season, an impressive number considering they were 3-13 a year ago. With the win, the Vikings began their trek back to Minnesota with an extra bounce in their step and knowing they'll have a shot to make the playoffs next week with a win over the Green Bay Packers at Mall of America Field and perhaps a little help from other teams in the NFC.
Tags: Adrian Peterson, Blair Walsh, Chad Greenway, Christian Ponder, Fred Evans, Harrison Smith, Jared Allen, Jasper Brinkley, Kevin Williams, Kyle Rudolph, Michael Jenkins, Toby Gerhart
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Vikings Start Strong In Houston, Lead 13-3 At HalfPosted by on December 23, 2012 – 1:29 pm
A stout defensive effort and steady play from QB Christian Ponder paced the Vikings to a 13-3 halftime lead over the Houston Texans.
Texans RB Arian Foster, the AFC's leading rusher, was held to 12 yards on 8 carries and the Vikings defense got off the field on 3rd down on 5 of 6 attempts. A turning point in the 1st half was a fumble by Foster that was forced by LB Jasper Brinkley as the Texans were driving deep in Vikings territory.
Houston QB Matt Schaub was 10 of 18 for 104 yards, and he was sacked once on a play by blitzing CB Antoine Winfield. Houston came into the game averaging 25.5 offensive points per game.
The Vikings offense, meanwhile, stayed committed to the run. Adrian Peterson had 40 yards rushing on 13 carries. It was Ponder who led the way, though, connecting on 10 of 17 passes for 119 yards, including a TD toss to Kyle Rudolph on the Vikings first drive of the game.
The Vikings will start the 2nd half with the ball and a 10-point lead as they battle for a spot in the NFC playoffs.
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5 Vikings-Bears Storylines To Watch This WeekPosted by on December 5, 2012 – 7:32 am
The Vikings rugged post-bye schedule continues this week as they prepare to conclude their season series against the Chicago Bears by hosting them at Mall of America Field on Sunday. Both the Vikings (6-6) and Bears (8-4) are coming off losses last week, but both are very much in the NFC playoff hunt.
Chicago won the earlier matchup between these two teams back on November 25, a 28-10 victory that was never really in question after the 1st quarter. The Vikings figure to put forth a better effort this week as they return to play at home for the first time since November 11 and as they look to gain ground on a division opponent and keep pace with a handful of other teams vying for playoff positioning.
Here are 5 Vikings-Bears storylines to chase this week…
1. Pressure On Christian Ponder Mount
Christian Ponder completed 75% of his passes for 221 yards with 2 TDs and no INTs the last time he played at home – a 34-24 victory over the Detroit Lions. In two road games since then, Ponder is just 35 of 68 (51.4%) for 278 yards with 2 TDs and 3 INTs. Last week in Green Bay, Adrian Peterson ran for 210 yards and the Vikings defense and special teams groups played well enough to win, yet a sputtering passing game prevented the Vikings from putting the game out of reach and the Packers were able to log a comeback victory. Pressure is mounting on Ponder to snap out of his drought and show the signs of promise he displayed earlier in the season when he wasn't turning the ball over and was one of the League's highest-rated passers. The Bears will surely go "all-in" to stop the Vikings elite rushing attack, which means they'll dare Ponder to beat them.
2. Key Players From Both Teams On The Injury Report
It's not uncommon for injury reports to fill up this time of year, and the Vikings and Bears will most certainly not be exceptions this week. Percy Harvin has missed the last 3 games due to an ankle injury and his status bears monitoring all week. Also, Vikings Head Coach Leslie Frazier disclosed on Monday that DE Jared Allen underwent an MRI for a back ailment. Expect other odds and ends to show up on the report as well, such as the shoulder injuries LB Jasper Brinkley and TE Kyle Rudolph have been dealing with, knee swelling for RT Phil Loadholt and a rib injury for C John Sullivan.
The Bears are no different. Three players – WR Earl Bennett (concussion), LB Brian Urlacher (hamstring) and CB Tim Jennings (shoulder) – left last week's loss to Seattle; Urlacher is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. Three other starters – WR Devin Hester (concussion), WR Alshon Jeffery (knee) and G Chris Spencer (knee) – missed last week's game but are hopeful to return this week in Minnesota. LB Lance Briggs and RB Matt Forte both played last week but are both dealing with ankle injuries, CB Charles Tillman is battling an ankle injury as well, and both DT Stephen Paea and G/C Edwin Williams are playing through shoulder injuries.
3. Vikings Must Contain Bears WR Brandon Marshall
He didn't get into the end zone against the Vikings two weeks ago, but don't let that fool you – Brandon Marshall was a thorn in the Vikings side all game. Several times the Vikings had Chicago in unfavorable 3rd-down spots, and several times Marshall bailed the Bears out with a great grab in traffic or a few extra yards after the catch. Marshall had 12 catches against the Vikings two weeks ago and he had another 10 for 165 yards last week against Seattle. Two numbers that illustrate Marshall's importance to the Bears passing game are 91 and 138: Marshall has 91 receptions in 138 targets this season, while the next highest Bears receiver in each category is 30 receptions for Forte and 43 targets for Bennett.
4. Bear Trap: Can Chicago Stop Adrian Peterson?
It's not a good week for Chicago to lose their middle LB because they are set to face the NFL's best RB at a time when he's playing at perhaps his highest level. Adrian Peterson is the NFL's rushing leader by 308 yards, has logged 6 straight 100-yard rushing games, is averaging 6.2 yards per carry and is on pace for 1,928 yards (a career best). He nearly single-handedly defeated the Packers last week, and you can count on him trying to do the same to the Bears this week. Even without Urlacher, the Bears have a formidable run defense and will be up for the challenge to stop Peterson. Yes, the Bears will be up for the challenge. But so is Peterson.
5. Rematch: Vikings DL vs. Bears OL
In the matchup two weeks ago between Minnesota and Chicago, many expected the Vikings defensive line to embarrass the Bears offensive line. The Bears were coming off a Monday Night Football beatdown at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers in which QB Jason Campbell was sacked 6 times. Chicago's offensive line responded, however, and allowed just 1 sack in Cutler's return to the lineup. Entering this game, the matchup still favors the Vikings on paper. Only three teams have permitted more sacks than the Bears, and the Vikings pass rush at home can overwhelm teams. As we saw two weeks ago, though, this Bears offensive line has the ability to respond.
Tags: Adrian Peterson, Jared Allen, Jasper Brinkley, John Sullivan, Kyle Rudolph, Leslie Frazier, Percy Harvin, Phil Loadholt
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Peterson's Beastly, 82-Yard TD Run Aides Vikings To 14-10 Halftime LeadPosted by on December 2, 2012 – 1:32 pm
Adrian Peterson has done it again. And it's only halftime.
The best RB in the NFL took a handoff and ran off right tackle. It looked as if he'd be ushered out of bounds for a non-descript 8-yard gain. But Peterson didn't stop running, and he wound up ripping off a career-best 82-yard TD run to give his team a 14-10 lead. Through 2 quarters, Peterson has 126 yards and the TD on 13 carries. It's the 5th consecutive 100-yard outing for Peterson and the 7th of the season.
Green Bay got off to a fast start, taking an early 10-0 lead. But Christian Ponder found Kyle Rudolph for a TD late in the 1st quarter and then Peterson stunned the stadium with his incredible 82-yard jaunt to give the Vikings their 4-point lead at intermission.
Ponder is 5 of 8 for 36 yards with 1 TD on the day; he also has 4 carries for 14 yards. Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has been sharp, connecting on 18 of 23 passes already for 170 yards with 1 TD.
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5 Vikings-Packers Storylines To FollowPosted by on November 28, 2012 – 7:29 am
The 2012 version of the twice annual border battle rivalry between the Vikings and Green Bay Packers commences this week at Lambeau Field, as the 7-4 Packers will host the 6-5 Vikings. Sunday's game will be the first of two between the teams in four weeks and it marks the latest in a season that these teams have played the first game in the season series.
The week leading up to Vikings vs. Packers is always fun because there is so much on the line on game day, regardless of records or time of year. As we anticipate Sunday's game, here are five Vikings-Packers storylines to follow this week…
1. Vikings Look To Remain In Playoff Chase
Sunday's game at Lambeau is not "do or die" for the Vikings with regard to their playoff outlook. But there's no denying how important a win would be to the Vikings as they look to stay in the hunt for not just a Wild Card berth, but also a division title. Last week's loss in Chicago dropped the Vikings two games behind the Bears, but there are still five to go (including this week in Green Bay) and the Vikings get one more shot at the Bears. On top of that, the Bears have a tough game against the Seahawks at home this weekend and they also have games remaining against the Packers and at the Detroit Lions.
Regardless of how the Bears do this week against Seattle, the Vikings can move into a tie with the Packers at 7-5 with a win.
2. Packers On The Rebound After Blowout Loss To Giants
Last week's Sunday Night Football game featured a matchup between the last two Super Bowl champions – the Packers and the NY Giants. But just one of the teams looked super, and it wasn't Green Bay. The Giants logged a 38-10 victory. As such, the Vikings aren't the only team in this week's NFC North showdown coming off a thorough loss. A quick look at the game's stats doesn't yield an obvious reason for Green Bay's lackluster showing, but New York did capitalize on two specific stats that likely led to the final outcome: the Giants were +2 in turnover ratio and Packers QB Aaron Rodgers was sacked 5 times. Expect Green Bay to make those two stats points of emphasis this week as they prepare for the Vikings.
3. Both Teams Dealing With Injuries To Key Players
The Vikings have been missing WR Percy Harvin since he sprained his ankle in a Week 9 loss at Seattle on November 4, and now all eyes will be on TE Kyle Rudolph and S Harrison Smith after they left last week's loss against Chicago to be evaluated for concussions. In addition to that, both LB Jasper Brinkley and RB Adrian Peterson have shoulder ailments and RT Phil Loadholt is dealing with knee inflammation. None of those players have been ruled out for Sunday's game, and in fact it's entirely possible that they'll all be available, but their statuses do bear monitoring as the week goes.
The Packers are dealing with their own injuries, as well. WR Greg Jennings, LB Clay Matthews and DBs Sam Shields and Charles Woodson all missed last week's game with injuries. They've also lost players such as RB Cedric Benson, starting RT Bryan Bulaga, and LBs Desmond Bishop and Nick Perry to injury for extended periods of time and some even for the season.
4. Can Green Bay Contain Adrian Peterson?
Vikings RB Adrian Peterson is the kind of player that can win a game for his team any week, no matter the matchup. Green Bay ranks 11th against the run this season, giving up 103.8 rushings yards per game. More impressively, though, is the fact that Green Bay has allowed just one 100-yard rusher this season. On the flip side, Peterson has six 100-yard games already this year, including 5 straight. And he's the NFL's leading rusher by 172 yards, is on pace for a career-high 1,798 rushing yards and loves running against the Packers.
5. Vikings Pass Rush Must Reemerge vs. Rodgers, Packers Offensive Line
Only one team (Arizona – 46) has allowed more sacks this season than the Packers (37). The bread and butter of the Vikings defense in recent seasons has been their pass rush. Huge advantage for the Vikings, right? You'd think so, but lately the Vikings pass rush has been contained. The Vikings have just 5 sacks in the past four games, and they rank just tied for 13th in sacks this season with 27. If the Vikings want to go into Lambeau Field and pull off this upset, they must get more pass-rushing production from their defense. The man to lead the charge is Jared Allen, who has 13.0 sacks against Green Bay in just nine career games.
Tags: Adrian Peterson, Harrison Smith, Jared Allen, Jasper Brinkley, Kyle Rudolph, Phil Loadholt
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Miscues Doom Vikings In 28-10 Loss To ChicagoPosted by on November 26, 2012 – 7:42 am
Soldier Field is a tough place to play for opposing teams, and poor execution combined with plenty of miscues does not help the visitor's cause in trying to take down the Chicago Bears in their own house. The Vikings, who turned the ball over three times and executed poorly in crucial situations, are the latest to illustrate that point in a 28-10 loss Sunday in the Windy City.
After opening the game with a 3-and-out, the Vikings fortunes took an early turn-for-the-better when RB Matt Forte lost a fumble on Chicago's first offensive snap of the game. The Vikings were not able to cash in with a TD, but Blair Walsh salvaged the scoring chance with a 40-yard FG. From that point on, though, it would be all Chicago Bears.
Adrian Peterson lost a fumble on the Vikings next series and Christian Ponder was intercepted later in the 2nd quarter. Making the bad news even worse for the Vikings was the fact that Chicago turned both turnovers into TDs and enjoyed a 25-3 lead at halftime.
The Vikings had a brief moment of optimism early in the 3rd quarter thanks to sloppy play from the Bears. CB Antoine Winfield intercepted Bears QB Jay Cutler, and the Vikings scored a TD five plays later when Ponder found TE Kyle Rudolph for a 2-yard score. On the seventh play of the ensuing Bears series, Vikings S Mistral Raymond picked up an apparent Forte fumble and returned it 52 yards for a TD. At that moment, the Vikings were on the comeback trail. But after review, the officials took the Vikings TD away, and Chicago responded four plays later with a FG to extend their lead to 28-10.
That would wind up being the Bears winning margin, as the teams exchanged a series of punts and the Vikings lost another fumble over the remaining quarter-and-a-half. Peterson wound up rushing for 108 yards – his 5th consecutive 100-yard game – on 18 attempts and rookie WR Jarius Wright led the team in receptions with 7 grabs for 49 yards. Those were the only bright spots in a day where the Vikings couldn't overcome miscues.
Tags: Adrian Peterson, Antoine Winfield, Christian Ponder, Kyle Rudolph, Mistral Raymond
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Peterson, 3 Other Vikings Lead In Pro Bowl VotingPosted by on November 14, 2012 – 3:04 pm
Adrian Peterson is the leading Pro Bowl vote-getter for the NFC at RB and is 5th among all NFL players, with 5 weeks of voting remaining. Three other Vikings – DE Jared Allen, KR Percy Harvin and LT Matt Kalil – also lead their respective positions in NFC Pro Bowl voting.
It's great news that 4 Vikings lead their positions in the balloting, but that also means Vikings fans have work to do. Fans can click here to cast their ballots.
Blair Walsh is having the best season among NFC kickers, having converted 23 of 24 FGs (5 of 5 from 50+) and boasting 41 touchbacks already. TE Kyle Rudolph is 2nd among NFC TEs with 6 TD receptions, FB Jerome Felton is lead-blocking for the NFL's leading rusher, John Sullivan has developed into one of the League's finest centers, Chad Greenway is the NFL's leading tackler and Antoine Winfield looks to have found the fountain of youth. Those are just a handful of Vikings who are deserving of Pro Bowl consideration.
Balloting will conclude on Monday, December 17 following the conclusion of Monday Night Football. The teams will be announced at 6:00 p.m. CT Wednesday, December 26 on NFL Network's "Total Access."
The AFC and NFC All-Star squads are based on the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group's vote counts one-third toward determining the 43-man rosters that represent the American Football Conference and National Football Conference in the Pro Bowl. NFL players and coaches will cast their votes on December 20-21.
The 2013 Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, January 27, 2013 and televised live on NBC at 6:00 p.m. CT from Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Tags: Adrian Peterson, Antoine Winfield, Blair Walsh, Chad Greenway, Jared Allen, John Sullivan, Kyle Rudolph, Matt Kalil, Percy Harvin
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Fredericksburg's Economic Development Authority is putting on a strategic planning session all day today. The EDA invited several out-of-town economic development officials to share ideas, and now EDA members and various other business and other community leaders are working in small groups to try to establish some goals in areas like business development, the riverfront, downtown, etc.
This morning, though, the entire group heard from five different speakers from around Virginia and beyond. One theme from those discussions: How to build political will for major revitalization efforts in central business districts.
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You don't have to look too hard to find someone in Fredericksburg who will say it's ludicrous for the city to be putting money into a public park on the river. Many of today's speakers ran up against public opposition while trying to plan and build political support for riverfront, beachfront and downtown revitalization projects.
Henry Chambers, retired mayor of Beaufort, S.C., talked about standing around with grumbling downtown merchants while watching the federal-funded riverfront redevelopment project he oversaw in that town get going in the 1960s and '70s.
"We had to turn around the public opinion," he said.
Chambers said getting buy-in from elected officials beyond the local level was key to building public support for the project, which turned the riverfront from a collection of buildings dumping raw sewage into the water to a setting that now allows Beaufort to host riverfront events that bring thousands of people to town.
Looking at Fredericksburg's riverfront and its redevelopment plans, Chambers said, "It can be done. It's gonna be difficult, and it's going to take the backing of the mayor."
He also suggested Fredericksburg lean on its federal representatives to"open up the floodgates of Obama's giveaways."
Marjette Upshur, economic development director in Lynchburg, talked about the leadership that city required to get its downtown revitalization plans up and running. I was the Lynchburg city reporter for two and half years during the early days of that plan, and came across plenty of people who thought the city would be better off bulldozing the downtown into the James River than putting any public money into it. The late Rev. Jerry Falwell often said as much from the pulpit during his weekly televised church service.
Upshur said that leadership from the city manager (former Spotsylvania County Administrator Kimball Payne) and the city's planning director were key to getting the City Council to commit to spending $1 million a year for 20 years in capital improvements downtown. Those have included burying utilities, refurbishing streetscapes and major monuments in the downtown and building a riverfront park.
The city also owned a lot of the decaying properties in that downtown, and the council agreed to use some creative deals and public-private partnerships to put tax-paying businesses in some of these buildings. They gave some away for $1, and even backed loans and used federal grant allocations to help with financing for private projects that have included loft apartments, restaurants and other businesses to bring people downtown.
Those efforts were further helped by a private, nonprofit downtown Main Street volunteer organization that generated its own funding stream to invest in downtown. That spurred even more private investment in a central business district that many in the city had written off several years ago.
Fredericksburg DRMI President Bonnie DeLelys asked Upshur how Lynchburg was able to convince downtown merchants and property owners to take advantage of a facade improvement grant program the city used to try to spur improvement in smaller properties (facade improvement grants have been part of the Fredericksburg EDA's JumpStart grant program).
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(for profit)
Concerts, corporate events, markets, etc.
Rental fee negotiated based on a percentage of Gross Revenue from the event, plus applicable charges for interpretation, equipment rental, evening hours1, etc.
(Minimum $2000.00 per event)
Private Use
Meetings, weddings, birthday parties, private tented events, etc.
Rental fee based on the following rates, plus applicable charges for entry fees, interpretation, equipment rental, evening hours1, etc.:
Multipurpose room rental (2 hour minimum)
$50.00 per hour
Multipurpose room rental (4 hours)
Multipurpose room rental ( 1 day)
Outdoor Shelter (1 day)
Use of building without kitchen (4 hours)
Use of building with kitchen (4 hours)
Use of grounds (2 hour minimum)
$100.00 per hour
Not-for-Profit Use
(registered charities/local communities)
Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Boy Scouts of Canada, local community events, etc.
Rental fee $1, plus applicable charges for interpretation, equipment rental, evening hours1, etc.
Note 1: Evening rental premium may apply outside normal facility operating hours ($30.00/hour x number of hours x number of staff required).
Learn-to camp day event
Learn-to camp workshops and activities offered during daytime. Participants learn and practice skills related to camping.
See related Heritage Presentation Special Program to confirm fee
Learn-to camp campsite
(available for a group of 6 people maximum)
The program includes approximately 2 hours of Learn-to camp orientation and camping equipment. The program can be offered in the group or the regular campground.
$45.00 (per group)
Learn-to camp additional night
$25.00 (per group)
Learn-to camp event
(available for groups of 6 people maximum)
Learn-to camp workshops, activities and equipment provided over the course of 2 days and 1 night. Participants learn and practice skills related to camping and other activities.
$45.00 (per group)
+ related Heritage Presentation Special Program fee
*Fees are exclusive of park/site entry and camping fees.
New Level of Service
Level I
Would typically be set up directly on the ground. Primarily sleeping space.
Level II
Would typically have a raised floor. Both living and sleeping space. May be suitable for 3-season use.
Level III
A raised floor. Higher ratio of living to sleeping space. May be suitable for 4-season use.
Parks Canada recognizes the importance of historic canals to Canada's heritage, the tourism industry and the thousands of people who visit and take vacation on them each year. Since the beginning of our consultation process on fees, we have been committed to listening to Canadians. Following extensive comments and ideas on the proposed canal lockage fees, Parks Canada is maintaining the freeze on lockage fees for the next three years at 2008 levels.
During this time, Parks Canada is asking all parties benefiting from the canals to collaboratively explore new opportunities to ensure the long term financial sustainability of the canals' operations.
As part of the long-term financial sustainability of the canals operations, Parks Canada is already considering new visitor opportunities that will benefit a broad range of canals users, and create new sources of revenue, all while maintaining support for our tourism operators and industry.
For answers to commonly asked questions about proposed canal fees, please click here.


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When exactly did home entertainment product packaging, not the product itself, become relevant? Probably not when the first mass market TVs and stereos were carefully perused at your local audio-video dealer. But some believe that product packaging actually fueled the success of Apple's first iPod. The design of the box was so entrancing it whipped the competition, which arguably had better MP3 players.
Now-a-days it's all about theft prevention. It's surprising retailers haven't been sued more often for puncture wounds (and worse) when customers, once home, try to get their products out of the packages.
I recently analyzed several CE, PC and home networking products for major (undisclosed) retail buyers as well as for some friends who were buying a new home and hadn't upgraded their CE stash in 15 years. In the end, my criteria for choosing a product was influenced more by the convenience factor of getting the darn things out of the box and into operation safely and quickly than by the product itself. I checked the speeds, feeds and tech specs, too…but in many instances they were exactly the same, give or take a few decibels and pixels. Here are some leading products in their categories along with a review of their packaging.
Video Games
The easiest to play is the hardest to get out of the box. If you expect the youth driven Nintendo Wii to be easy, wait til you try and get the double shrink plastic nunchucks out of their cage. Do not use your hands. Unless you use a hacksaw you may be too injured to play games. I'll bet that some senior citizen homes, where the Wii is a top seller, have had to employ experienced mechanics to get the damn thing out of the box.
The Microsoft Xbox, which will be experiencing a steep price cut soon, and may be adding some terrific home entertainment add-ons, has gone through three product packaging changes in its short history. The latest iteration uses too much cardboard, but in the end it's still safer and easier to unpack than the Wii.
Sony's PlayStation 3 and PSP are the easiest to get out of the box quickly and safely. The accessories and add-ons for these games systems, whether by Sony or a third party, are very easy to get out of the box, too. Even the tough shrink wrapped Sony accessories have a secret pull-apart section, making the impossibly tough looking protective shield a snap to remove and open.
Home Theater in a Box
Sometimes, when prices come down, the quality of the packaging comes down, too. The mid level rated HTIBs, such as LG, Boston Acoustics and Samsung, seem to have it down pat. Four speakers, sub-woofer, center channel speaker (DVD player-tuner receiver) are all wrapped easily and efficiently…but because these models are so price-sensitive and produce very little or margin for their manufacturers, newer packaging is tight to make the boxes smaller. This, in turn, makes the packages difficult to get out of the box without breaking the box, which could make returning these items a problem.
When you get to a higher class of product, such as products from Onkyo, Sony, the fabulous new JVC models, the much improved Panasonic models and the overhyped, over-priced Bose Systems, you will have an easier time getting the components out of the box and into your living room or den.
Our favorite is the Yamaha HTIB and its regular components, too. The company hasn't skimped on its easy to get out of the box interior packaging. We also give a nod to certain higher end 2009 models as they include wireless rear speakers and/or wireless subwoofers so there may be less wires or cables in the box. Could it be that the packaging people from some of these firms have listened to consumer complaints and actually changed their ways?
Portable Car GPS Systems
In this very fast growing category, all the major players use one of two mapping services. So besides some differences in car mounts and built-in accessories like picture, video viewing and music playing, the average person is not going to find too drastic of a difference in the mid level Garmin, Tom-Tom, Magellan or LG models. But packaging here can hinder your initial out of the box experience. Garmin and Tom-Tom have an annoying iPod way of layering the product so you might even drop the actual device while pulling the plastic over the area in which the GPS system is placed. It took a focus group and me quite a few minutes to locate the actual car mount in the Tom-Tom because it was hidden in a compartment below the device itself…literally on the other side where you normally wouldn't look for a part. The top of the line LG, a few dollars more than the Tom-Tom, was the easiest to set up, but the instruction booklet was bad. We count that as bad packaging, too.
The Aries serves as a bridge between the lossless online streaming service and a DAC.
Lutron lighting control and Crestron home automation bring light, entertainment and security to luxury home.
A look at the current and upcoming Blu-ray discs t that will support the new Dolby Atmos audio format.


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CC Weddings & Events
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About Us
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Radisson Resort and Spa, Alibaug
Tarrifs :
Per Night Tariff - Valid from 01st Apr 2012 to 31st Mar 2013 (Not Valid from 23rd Dec 12 - 3rd Jan 2013)
Room Category
Superior Room
Deluxe Room
Executive Suite
Extra Bed
Above tariff includes accommodation, breakfast & tax.
25% discount on the above room tariff for non-peak dates - Valid from 01st Apr 2012 to 30th Sep 2012.
2 Nights / 3 Days Winter Package - Valid from 18th Oct to 29th Dec 2012.
Room Category
Superior Room
Deluxe Room
Executive Suite
Deluxe Spa Villa
Executive Spa Villa
Lake View Villa
Top Suite
5.15% Tax extra as applicable.
Check in: 1400 hrs / Check out: 1200 hrs.
Package Includes:
Accommodation for 2 Nights & 3 days for a Couple.
Welcome Drink on Arrival.
Buffet Breakfast & One Major Meal per day only at, All Day Dining 'Aparanta'.
Complimentary Accommodation & Meals for Kids below 6 years.
Complimentary access to discotheque 'Razz-Ma-Tazz'.
Complimentary use of the Thinking Room.
Use of the Swimming Pool, Kids Pool, Gym & Library.
10 % Discount on other Spa Treatments. (Not Applicable on the Special Offer & Package mentioned below).
20% Discount on Kokum & Spice (Specialty Cuisine Restaurant)
10% Discount on Food and Soft Beverage.
20% Discount on Laundry.
Special Offer:
'Happy Hour' Buy 1 Get 1 Free, (selected beverages only) at the PIANO BAR & LOUNGE from 1700 Hrs to 1930 Hrs.
MANDARA SPA – For 30 minute; "Head Neck & Shoulder Massage" OR "Thai Foot Massage" @ INR 999/-+ TAX - per person.
Third person in room (above 12 years of age) sharing room with 2 Adults will be charged Rs.3000 per night inclusive of Extra bed OR Mattress, Breakfast & one major meal. (either lunch or dinner at Aparanta "All Day Dining" Only)
Child Policy:
Child above 6 years of age (sharing room with 2 adults) will be charged Rs.2000/- per child / per night including breakfast, one major meal (either lunch or dinner at Aparanta "All Day Dining" only).
Children Below 6 years will be complimentary @ Aparanta "All Day Dining" Only.
Room Service for children below 6 years, if any ordered, is not included & will be charged.
Diwali Supplement:
During the Diwali Festive Week (26th Oct 2012 - 31st Oct 2012) there will be a Diwali Supplement of Rs.2000/- on the total package price.
Christmas Supplement:
Rs.2500 Per Person will be charged for the Christmas Eve Celebration on 24th Dec 2011.
Address :
Radisson Resort & Spa Alibaug Alibaug -402209, Maharashtra, India.
Facilities :
Food & Beverage outlet includes All Day Dining Regional Specialty Restaurant, Pool Bar and Piano Bar, Discotheque, Thinking Room, Putting Golf and in-house Temple Other Facilities Doctor on call, 24hrs travel desk, Baby Sitting, Concierge, Maids room / Drivers room 24 hrs currency exchange.


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In a shaky video shot on Monday morning, there's CeCe McDonald: wearing a blue hoodie, riding a friend's back, and walking out of prison."Welcome back!" the friend holding the camera tells McDonald. "Thank you!" McDonald exclaims, grinning, as she approaches the parking lot. See Also: - COVER: Behin ... More >>
Chrishaun "CeCe" McDonald, a transgender woman who pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter last month, will be incarcerated in a male prison, at least for now. McDonald was arrested last summer for fatally stabbing Dean Alvin Schmitz outside the Schooner Tavern in South Minneapolis. The Hennep ... More >>
This past week's feature, "The Edge of Doubt," brought readers inside the walls of the Legal Rights Center, where attorneys for CeCe McDonald prepared her defense against charges of second-degree murder. A nonprofit that predates Hennepin County's modern public defense system, the Legal Rights Cent ... More >>
Behind the scenes of the transgender woman's case
It's official: Come August, the power of the Minneapolis Civilian Review Authority will be downgraded. Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill into law Thursday that restricts the civilian oversight board's ability to make a "finding of fact" in police misconduct cases. The CRA will now only be able to mak ... More >>
It's no secret that the Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority doesn't have a lot of influence these days. Since Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan took over, he's rarely disciplined officers based on the CRA's recommendations, causing no small amount of frustration from board members ove ... More >>
Bicking is the first willing member of the CRA to not be reappointed.
Michael Friedman, who heads the citizen group that invesitigates cop complaints, will stay on the board
Critics claim the MPD won't play nicely; Cops say it's a bad beat
The removal of Minneapolis Police Department Lt. Medaria Arradondo as the liaison between the MPD and the Police Community Relations Council (PCRC) is ostensibly what prompted yesterday's demonstration that filled city council chambers at Minneapolis City Hall. But taking the popular Arradondo off t ... More >>
In an age of shrinking budgets, the city of Minneapolis is spending more money than ever to settle lawsuits against the MPD
In just eight months, chief Bill McManus has alienated the media, the pols, and the MPD rank and file. He must be doing something right.
Can Michael Friedman save the civilian review authority?
If your vehicle is impounded as "evidence," look out


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In a previous issue, we told the story of the aluminum block Slant Six and how its brief production run (1961-'62) was cut short by manufacturing difficulties and unexpected costs. This month we team up with Slant Six engine guru Doug Dutra to show you how to build a Slant Six that'll make 1hp/cubic inch, live with 91 octane unleaded, and run low 14s at over 90 mph in a 3,000-pound A-Body while remaining totally streetable and delivering 15 mpg.
Our buildup is based on a cherry aluminum block that somehow managed to escape the terminal, from-the-inside-out corrosion that renders most surviving blocks useless. Though our alloy wonder weighs 70 pounds less than much more common cast-iron blocks, if you follow our recipe with your iron block, you'll get identical results.
Note for the following: (a) Included in price of '72 donor motor; (b) Optional
Recipe List
Short-Block (Deluxe: $709.17; El Cheapo: $459.17)
Oiling System, $14.00
Cylinder Head (Deluxe: $1,363.67; El Cheapo: $1,236.20)
Camshaft, $360
Ignition (Deluxe: $395.73; El Cheapo: $199.78)
Misc (Deluxe: $788.41; El Cheapo: $460.41)