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Hotel Londra in Firenze
Elegant 4 star hotel situated in the heart of Florence, just a few steps away from the railways station of Firenze Santa Maria Novella, from the congress and trade show centre (Fortezza da Basso, Palazzo dei Congressi) and from the city's most important monuments. The property has 166 rooms and an important congress centre with 10 meeting rooms.
Even though in a central location the hotel is easily accessible by car and offers a spacious garage and private parking area (extra charge). The location is one of the hotel Londra's strong points and it is really appreciated by our Guests.
GOOD LOCATION, CLOSE TO STATION: "Close to Central station, off main road." (Tripadvisor -February 2012)
Quiet location, just 100 mts. from s.m. train station. It's really 10 minute walk to the centre of town (Duomo)" (Tripadvisor -November 2011)
GOOD HOTEL: My wife and I stayed at this hotel, close to the main train station, for a conference I was attending. Overall, this is an excellent place to stay for those (like us) who needed proximity to this part of Florence (the conference was minutes away by foot)" (Tripadvisor -September 2011)
NICE MODERN HOTEL IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE "We chose this hotel due to its central location and close proximity to the Santa Maria Novella Central Train Station and car rental companies. We arrived to Florence by train and departed by rent-a-car. The hotel was conveniently located a short (approximately 650 foot) walk from the train station. Hotel was located within a walking distance or a short taxi ride away from the attractions, restaurants, bars and shops in Florence." (Tripadvisor - August 2011)
To enrich the stay at Hotel Londra in the heart of Florence, there are the exclusive and modern inside restaurant with garden "One Garden-Lounge" that also provides 2 small smoking areas and the banqueting room "Il Giglio" which has a capacity of up to 200 people and it is ideal for banquets, receptions, cocktails and lunch meetings.
In all the common areas and rooms of Hotel Londra is available a complimentary Wi-Fi Internet connection (high broadband fiber connection 50MB); furthermore, in the hall 2 free Internet Points are at Guest's disposal.
The lovers of sport, health and wellness will find at its complete disposal an equipped fitness room and a sauna, both totally complimentary.
Then the Hotel Londra is the perfect accomodation both for all who love to enjoy a special weekend or a short break in Florence and for all who reach the city craddle of Renaissance for business.
"TOP QUALITY HOTEL: Next time you happen to spend some time in Florence (lucky you!...) do not waste your time and pick this one... you will not regret it.
From the extremely helpful, knowledgeable and polite reception to the comfortable mattress of the bedroom, from the amazing buffet-breakfast to the very convenient location just a stone's throw from Piazza Santa Maria Novella.
This is a gem of a hotel." (Tripadvisor -January 2012)
A GOOD HOTEL: "My wife and I stayed at this hotel, close to the main train station, for a conference I was attending. Overall, this is an excellent place to stay for those (like us) who needed proximity to this part of Florence (the conference was minutes away by foot)" (Tripadvisor - September 2011)


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He's one of the worst releases imo...
I will buy him! He's cool!
I will NOT buy him! I don't like him!
I get him with my subscription, but I'm gonna sell him away.
I will get him with my subscription, but I won't display him.
He's one of the worst releases imo...
"Why's Dragstor riding on Night Stalker?" "Cause he can."
This one is an easy pass . . . Absolutely no interest in it.
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Phang Nga : Zoos & Animals
A trip to the Phuket Zoo, a privately run operation, provides a glimpse of exotic Asian animals in a natural setting. The Zoo is well known for its crocodile show where trainers interact up close with these creatures. They also have an elephant and monkey show which is a bit more subdued.
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I'm so excited the Olympics are here. I love watching people from all around the world come together to celebrate our differences and similarities with some healthy competition. It is uber zentastic. I wish yoga were an Olympic sport! I'd be all over that!
Lately, super fabulous and patriotic make-up styles have been invading the interwebs. I love the idea of supporting your home team by rockin' your country's flagship colors and styles. Here is a list of some of my fave Olympic looks:
Flag Flare: Some amazing make-up artists have been painting their eyelids like the flags from their home countries! My favorite one so far has been the Union Jack eye make-up. So pretty! So detailed!
I have also seen people paint their country's flag on their lips! This look doesn't fly with a lot of flag designs, but when it works, it works! The Japanese flag lipstick is soooo pretty!
Patriotic Colors: You can represent your country in a million different ways just by wearing your country's national colors! I saw a beautiful picture of a woman who had layered her jewelry with pieces that represent all 6 different colors in the South African flag! OM-mazing!
You can also paint your nails, pick our your wardrobe and add colored extensions to your hair, all in your country's unique colors!
Olympic Rings: Olympic rings are fun because you can pull them off anywhere! Big hoop earrings! Bangles! A ring on each finger! I'm also a bog fan of painting your nails white and then using a toothpick to draw each of the Olympic rings on your fingernails! It's super easy and super cute!
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Aspiring Pike County high school student entrepreneurs looking to develop their business and entrepreneurial skills can now apply for a week-long summer program to do just that.
The Center for Rural Development's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) is accepting applications through March 15 from high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors within the Center's 45-county primary service area in southern and eastern Kentucky.
"The purpose of ELI is to build future business leaders and entrepreneurs in our region," Delaney Stephens, youth programs coordinator and community liaison for the Center, said. "As program participants, high school students receive the skills they need to start working toward that goal and pursuing their career goals."
According to a release from the Center, participants will experience an in-depth look at what it takes to start their own business ventures — from the four basic principles of marketing to reading financial statements.
ELI focuses on developing creativity, teamwork, and business and leadership skills. At the beginning of the week, participants divide into teams and work together throughout the week on a business concept that can be directly applied to Southern and Eastern Kentucky. The concluding event will be a team competition, where team members pitch their business concepts to a panel of regional business leaders acting as potential investors.
The winning team members of ELI's Business Concept Competition earn scholarship opportunities within the region.
"ELI gives high school students a unique opportunity to work and learn from some of the region's top business leaders and entrepreneurs," Stephens said. "Participants get to see what it takes to operate a successful business venture, concentrating on all aspects of that business."
The program is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 9-14. All lodging, meals, and program expenses (with the exception of transportation to and from the program site) are free to participating students.
Application forms for the 2013 summer session of ELI are available online and may be downloaded at http://centertech.com/leadership/eli/. All applications must be completed and mailed to The Center for Rural Development, 2292 South U.S. 27, Suite 300, Somerset, Ky., 42501, by the March 15 deadline.
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As you can see on this thread, many drivers express animosity towards cyclists. And there are those who attempt to "buzz" them and pass by as close as possible. Sometimes they end up striking the cyclist. So when it's shown a driver could have given a cyclist a wide berth, I could see invoking a stiffer penalty.
To get respect, you gotta give respect.
Yeah, I'm harping on it, because it's the whole goddamned issue. Coasting to the front of a line of traffic, so you can be at the front going 10 mph when the light turns green? Running a stop sign? Passing a car on the right as it's paused at an intersection getting ready to turn right (making him either wait for you to pass him illegally, or swerve to avoid you because he never expected a vehicle to pass him on the right)? Riding 4 abreast, making it impossible to pass you? Failing to signal, thus requiring a car to take evasive action to avoid you after you turn? None of those are respectful, yet they are closer to the RULE than they are the exception. Seriously, I actually take note of it when a cyclist signals his intention, and I make room for him to make his move. He just GAVE respect, so now he GETS my respect.
I would STRONGLY suggest that if a cyclist is riding on a road with a speed limit over 45 mph, he should be required to have a license, have taken a class on bicycle safety and traffic laws, and pay a registration fee for same. And, if he violates a traffic law, because a violation puts him at INFINITELY greater risk than if he was in a car, his license be suspended.
I really enjoy the cyclists on South Mopac/45 who ride as far left in the bike lane that they get into the car lane. Then the flip you the bird because you are too close to them. I change lanes to the left lane when possible, but it's not always possible. Cyclists get there bike lane and don't use it. Awesome.
When is it logical to throw in a bunch of impediments operating on a totally different frequency as originally intended then charge big crimes when the obvious happens? $#@! cyclists in the ass. What $#@!ing gall they have.
But the speed limit is important in that it generally establishes the flow of traffic. Thus, on a road with a posted speed limit of 45 MPH, it's safe to assume that the flow of traffic will normally be around 45 MPH. A conveyance that cannot travel anywhere close to the posted speed limit will obstruct the flow of traffic, creating an unsafe condition for motorists and for the obstructing conveyance.
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Is it time for the annual offseason cycling thread already?
Did some shaven-legged idiot get his brains splattered flirting with a dumo truck or something?
My antipathy towards the cycling "cause" grew not from my experience as a driver, but my experience as a pedestrian on campus. Bikes are an annoyance when you're in a car, but they're a major threat when you're on foot. I've seen cyclists take people out on the sidewalk and I had to pull an olé on a cyclist near Jester once as he came careening towards me. (He got a few nice gashes as a result, but I'll be $#@!ing damned if I take a bike wheel to the nuts to protect him.)
I love it when cyclists use hand signals. It makes me feel like there's order and meaning in the world, but that's extremely rare.
Thread has a pulse again.
"Slow downs aren't any more dangerous or unexpected." Geezis. Slowdowns are a significant danger WITHOUT bikes, because they are UNPREDICTABLE. I have seen many an accident caused by traffic coming to an unexpected stop/significant slowdown. It is a HUGE increase in risk of a collision. When a highway slows down because of an accident ahead, or what have you, that is empirically one of the riskiest situations on the road. When it happens because of a bike poking along in a main traffic lane . . . same risk.
$#@! it. I mean, if we want to be safe, we might as well just change the speed limits on all our roads to 15 mph. Gotta keep them cyclists safe.
A few facts:
- I ride my bike to and from work almost every day
- I ride my bike to most bars, parks, events, etc within a 5-mile radius of my house (assuming there is a safe path to get there)
- I ride as if I am a vehicle and try to maintain near-traffic speeds
- I stop at every stop light, stop sign, signal turns, get behind cars when stopped (as opposed to shooting to the front of the line)
- I am about the most cautious rider ever because I now a car can end me at any moment
- My wife and I own 1 car between us and I use it about 10% of the time
Having said all that I $#@!ing know I am in the minority. I yell at people all the time doing stupid $#@!. I know as a car-oriented society the shift toward more bike-friendly roadways will take time. That said, it's time to start cracking down on $#@! bike riders. But it's also time to crack down on people endangering cyclists who are riding correctly and safely.
Did you know if you pass a cyclist you have to give them at least 4 feet? All the time people pass me and could reach out with my shoulder and touch their rear view mirror. That's endangering my life. If I were a less competent rider I would have had a lot more accidents than I have.
Did you know as a cyclists I am entitled to take the entire right lane if there is a not a bike lane? People all the time are honking and yelling at me to to move over when I am in the right lane of a multi-lane road. It's dangerous for someone to hug the curb and expect that a car can get by them with out moving into the left lane. Sorry, bud, I'm allowed to be here. Again, if 30mph is not fast enough for you, kindly go around. Sorry to have cheated you out of those precious 15 seconds out of your surely busy day.
These types of things happen as often as car drivers see cyclists break laws. There is give and take in this. The solution? Ticket the $#@! out of people. If I knew I'd get a $150 fine for slow-rolling through a stop sign then my ass is stopping. Sure, it's more energy to stop, but I also like what little money I have. I like the idea of regulating it as a mode of transport. If you are going to ride on the road you should have a license and should be held to the same standard as a car. Period.
I think before too long this will be a mostly moot conversation, though. Things are already changing.
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SGP Ultra Crystal and Ultra Oleophobic screen protectors for the iPhone 5
For some, the big, beautiful iPhone 5 screen just begs to be stared at. For others, it's a scratch-field waiting to happen. If you experience scratch paranoia, one of the first things you'll want for is an iPhone 5 screen protector.
The Ultra Crytal and Ultra Oleophobic are the latest from SPIGEN SGP's new iPhone 5 Screen Protector Steinheil Series. Steinheil is billed as an enhanced, ultra-hard optical coating and SPG claims these screen protectors are 25% thicker than previous models, with no rainbow effect, and no interference with either the capacitive multitouch sensors or the clarity of the new, spectacular in-cell display.
The Ultra Crystal hits especially hard on the clarity claim, and uses a high-grade, clear coated film. The Ultra Oleophobic offers the same kind of oil-resistent coating as the iPhone screen itself, better repelling fingerprints and smudges.
Both come with a hard squeegee to aid in application, and a micro-fiber fabric to clean your iPhone surface. SPG even goes so far as to provide dust-removing stickers to help make sure not a single particle gets coat between the Ultra Crystal or Ultra Oleophobic and your iPhone 5.
Applying the Ultra Crystal or Ultra Oleophobic is easy but takes patience and a steady hand if you want to get everything lined up perfectly, and make sure no dust or debris gets stuck under the film. It's a dry application, meaning you don't need any water or liquid, but you do need to work your way from one end to the other, squeegeeing firmly. Line up twice, apply once remains my advice.
Even though these are hard-style films, once applied the difference is minimal, and it's hard to see any loss of screen brightness or feel any loss of sensitivity, though styluses may have slightly more trouble than fingers.
If neither the Ultra Crystal or Ultra Oleophobic do it for you, SPG's iPhone 5 Screen Protector Steinheil Series also includes the Ultra Fine which is slightly textured for 30% more light transmittance, and the Ultra Optics which offers a microlens array surface layer to give you the best of all possible worlds.
If you're looking for an iPhone 5 screen protector, and you want something different, give SGP's Steinheil Series a glance.
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Disagree, the extreme zagg lasted 2 minutes on my ip5. I hate the way they cut the top and bottom off. The triangle look is garbage. Complete waste of $30 just for a silly screen protector. Moshi and SPG are both better for me.
Agree. I tried Zagg on my iphone and found the screen to be a little less clear than than the crystal clear. I also didn't like the partial cutouts of the top and lower parts of the film.
I hate hate hate how sticky Zagg screen protectors feel. It makes it so freaking hard to slide your fingers around on the screen. And they add a terrible haze to the screen.
I understand everyone has their own opinion. I get my Zagg screen protectors installed at the Zagg kiosk at my local mall; they're always installed pretty good (near perfect everytime). Plus, the deal can't be beat for the free replacement warranty (anytime) and $5 to have them reinstall it with a 7-day install warranty if they happen to goof it up. This is the main draw for me. And if you haven't tried the HD version yet - you're missing out!
Disagree. Zagg offers a nice solution, but I have yet to get them to apply as smoothly as other not 3M film screen protectors and they do not look as nice after application. Bubbles always occur and the cost is simply not worth it. It's just the 3M material cut to fit and is offered my so many other companies at far better pricing than Zagg offers.
Do these use an adhesive to stick to the screen or do they use static like Power Support? I normally use PS crystal series and love them but tempted to get one of these since PS is not shipping yet.
I know people seem to like the Zagg's, but I had a Zagg on my iPhone 4 and it lasted about a week before I chucked it. I've had a Spigen SGP on my iPhone 5's since release, and these things are fantastic. If you use the included dust removal stickers and you take the time to get it on dust/bubble free, you can't even tell it's there.
I purchased the Ultra Oleophobic and installed it last week on my iPhone 5 and I love it. Cleans off easily like the screen itself and there is no rainbow effect or hazy look like many screen protectors have. This is the first screen protector that I actually don't want to rip off constantly.
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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga dropped a 7-0 match at Samford today. The Mocs fall to 8-8 overall and 3-4 in SoCon action with the loss. The Bulldogs improve to 5-1 in league play and 10-7 overall.
UTC scored did score one win in today's match. Seniors Ankit Chopra (Chandigrah, India) and Roberto Vieira (Bedfordview, South Africa) scored a big upset at No. 1 doubles. They defeated the Bulldog dup of Zac Dunkle and Garrison Laduca (9-7). Dunkle and Laduca came into the match ranked No. 72 in the nation.
UTC is back in action at home on Saturday, April 6, against Appalachian State. Match time is set for 1:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) and a link for live scoring is available on the men's tennis schedule page on GoMocs.com.
Samford 7, Chattanooga 0
Apr 03, 2013 at Birmingham, Ala. (Samford Tennis Center)
Doubles competition
1. Ankit Chopra/Roberto Vieira (UTC) def. #72 Zac Dunkle/Garrison Laduca (SAM) 9-7
2. Elliot Barnwell/Austin Akers (SAM) def. Chris Smith/John Peacey (UTC) 8-5
3. Alex Sajonz/Fares Kilani (SAM) def. Manuel Barroetavena/Jackson Tresnan (UTC) 8-3
Singles competition
1. Zac Dunkle (SAM) def. Roberto Vieira (UTC) 6-3, 6-4
2. Elliot Barnwell (SAM) def. Manuel Barroetavena (UTC) 7-6 (8-4), 6-3
3. Fares Kilani (SAM) def. Ankit Chopra (UTC) 6-2, 6-3
4. Alex Sajonz (SAM) def. Chris Smith (UTC) 6-4, 6-1
5. Austin Akers (SAM) def. Jackson Tresnan (UTC) 7-5, 6-3
6. Garrison Laduca (SAM) def. John Peacey (UTC) 6-4, 7-6 (8-3)


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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Fort Dorchester High School's yearbook, The Patriot, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book, Volume 11 celebrating the best-of-the-best in yearbook design and coverage. Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their creative themes, cool covers, dazzling designs, relevant coverage, storytelling copy and action-packed photography. Along with design excellence, the annually published Look Book honors the important role well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements most relevant to students and that academic year.
The Patriot was created by the following students under the direction of James Roller, FDHS's yearbook adviser: Kayla Clowers, Alexa Carey, Devin l'Amoreaux, Jordan Orr, Devron Glenn, Noelle Denton, Laura Gryder, Jessica Gregg, William Gaskins, Wendy Madrigal, Celina Brown, Austin Jones, Tyler Jones, Cayce Berry, Jamie Grae Taylor, Meaghan Fitzgerald, Zach Grieger, Allison Acosta, and Allie Couch
"We are humbled to be honored yet again by Jostens and included in this edition of the
Look Book. This is a recognition of the hard work and effort of a staff of students who were dedicated to create (and pay for) a quality publication of which the school could be proud. We couldn't have done it without the continued support of the administration and faculty members, who consistently provide us the backing we need to be successful," said Roller.
The Fort Dorchester High School Patriot was one of only 425 yearbooks selected from approximately 3,000. The 2013 panel of judges, comprised of nationally recognized scholastic journalism professionals and award-winning yearbook advisers, selected the best examples of yearbook spreads and covers to make up the 352-page 2013 Look Book.
"Yearbooks are unique, limited edition books created by students to capture the stories and events for all of the school's students and Jostens is proud to celebrate the yearbook tradition and the 425 yearbooks selected for the 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book, said John Dalke, editor. "Today's yearbooks are very sophisticated in terms of visual presentation and the relevant and inclusive content that is featured."
Mr. Roller and his yearbook staff received a copy of Jostens 2013 Gotcha Covered Look Book and plaque from Jostens to recognize their outstanding achievement.
Jostens Gotcha Covered Look Book is a must-have resource for yearbook advisers and staffs seeking creative design and coverage ideas, trends and inspiration. The Look Book complements www.YearbookAvenue.com and www.facebook.com/
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10th Annual HOT ROD Drag Week Draws Most Racers Yet
10th Annual HOT ROD Drag WeekTM Draws Most Racers Yet
HOT ROD Magazine revs up for Drag Week™ September 7-13
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AUGUST 27, 2014) – With over 100 more entries than last year an unprecedented 340 cars will race in the biggest event yet when HOT ROD Drag Week™ 2014 starts September 7th.
Competitors will be put to a grueling test over five days of drag racing and more than 1,000 miles covered in the same car, with the same engine, in the search for HOT ROD's Fastest Street Car in America. Participants will register times at four drag strips. Some of the most amazing vehicles in the world will be on display, as a few will be looking to top 200 mph in the quarter-mile in less than seven seconds.
But it's not just about clocking the lowest elapsed time on the strips; the racers will also have to drive their vehicles on a specified route from city to city. The crew at HOT ROD will require photographic evidence from each entry that drivers are adhering to the prescribed route. Thus, drivers will be on the clock for five straight days and must remain alert to all rules.
Osage Casino Tulsa Raceway Park will be open September 7th from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tech inspection and "test n' tune." Spectators can see the field of competitors as they undergo tech inspection then take the track for some test time prior to the first day of racing.
For the first time ever the Heads-Up Shootout will take place September 13th. This is a real race, whereas Drag Week™ is essentially time trials. It's the chance for the little guys to trounce the big guys if they can. Cars will race until a winner is announced.
Follow the action at HOT ROD Drag Week™ 2014 on Twitter using #dragweek14. Learn more about Drag Week™ at www.hotrod.com.
Racing hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Tulsa Raceway on Friday.
Day 1 Sep 8 – Osage Casino Raceway Park- Tulsa, OK
Day 2 Sep 9 – Heartland Park- Topeka, KS
Day 3 Sep 10 – Thunder Valley Raceway- Noble, OK
Day 4 Sep 11 – SRCA Drag Strip- Great Bend, KS
Day 5 Sep 12 – Osage Casino Raceway- Tulsa, OK
Admission is $10 for ages 13 and up Sunday through Thursday, and $15 for the finals on Friday and the Heads Up Challenge on Saturday. Kids 12 and under can attend free each day with paid adult. For VIP ticket pricing in Tulsa, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-rod-drag-week-tickets-12564240983.
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Topeka Lucas Oil winners crowned
TOPEKA, Kan. – The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series tackled the quarter mile strip at Heartland Park Topeka with hundreds of racers going head to head in today's elimination rounds for the annual event. Winners were crowned in Comp Eliminator, the division's Fineline Madcap Top Dragsters and Jerry Haas Racecars Top Sportsman and the rest of the classes that make up the nationwide series.
The West Central division and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series is back in action here again at Heartland Park next month August 22-23 for the NHRA Lucas Oil West Central Regional where they will be joined by the Top Alcohol Dragster and Funny Car classes.
The following are the final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Heartland Park Topeka:
The following are Saturday's final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Heartland Park Topeka:
Bruno Massel, Woodridge, Ill., '10 Cobalt, DD/AT, broke def.
Clark Smiley, Denver City, Texas, '09 GXP, BB/A, broke.
Jared Swinehart, Piedmont, Okla., '92 Camaro, GT/AA, 9.782, 131.47 def.
A.J. Patterson, Augusta, Kan., '67 Nova, SS/HA, 10.149, 128.27.
Austin Williams, Burleson, Texas, '72 Duster, F/SA, 11.473, 109.19 def.
Duane Dickens, San Clemente, Calif., '66 Chevy II, K/SA, 11.822, 109.95.
Kevin Dyck, E. St. Paul, Manit., dragster, 8.911, 182.70 def.
Bruce Wiedmaier, Topeka, Kan., dragster, 8.898, 155.17.
Steve Collier, Benton, La., '72 Vega, 9.904, 158.84 def.
Dale Evens, St. Cloud, Minn., '91 Daytona, 9.906, 157.89.
Jeff Landholm, Oakland, Neb., '68 Camaro, 10.923, 147.46 def.
Jason Wettstein, Garnett, Kan., '66 Chevy II, 10.895, 126.30.
Matt Driskell, Wellsville, Kan., dragster, 6.727, 194.10 def.
Todd Piper, Wamego, Kan., dragster, 6.948, 185.23.
J.J. Heber, Centennial, Colo., '06 Mustang, 6.892, 197.80 def.
Larry Larson, Oak Grove, Mo., '00 Firebird, 7.167, 190.54.
John Fitzpatrick, Park City, Kan., '10 Kawasaki, 9.246, 141.92 def.
Ricky Martin, Coweta, Okla., '80 Kawasaki, 9.612, 134.78.
The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, West Central Division event at Heartland Park Topeka:
1) Kevin Self, Caddo, Okla., '32 Bantam, F/EA, 7.887 seconds, -0.533 (under index)
2) Chad Voges, St. Peters, Mo., '32 Bantam, K/AA, 7.774, -0.516
3) Shaun Vincent, Omaha, Neb., '02 S-10, C/TA, 8.485, -0.515
4) Clark Smiley, Denver City, Texas, '09 GXP, BB/A, 7.417, -0.513
5) Todd Patterson, Augusta, Kan., '10 Cobalt, A/SMA, 7.982, -0.508
6) Jim Greenheck, Schofield, Wis., '12 Camaro, C/AA, 7.426, -0.444
7) John Keilers, Colorado Springs, Colo., dragster, A/DA, 6.661, -0.439
8) Pat Nahan, Sartell, Minn., dragster, E/D, 7.451, -0.429
9) Pete Carbery, Odessa, Texas, '07 Cobalt, B/A, 7.159, -0.401
10) Duane Robison, Gardner, Kan., '09 GXP, C/A, 7.505, -0.385
1) Jason DeForrest, Andover, Minn., '05 Cavalier, GT/BA, 9.361 seconds, -0.889 (under index)
2) Ron Roddel, Sioux Falls, S.D., '02 Grand Am, GT/LA, 10.702, -0.848
3) Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., '10 Cobalt, SS/CM, 8.713, -0.787
4) Mike Town, Paola, Kan., '84 Regal, GT/MA, 10.970, -0.780
5) Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., '00 Firebird, SS/AS, 8.842, -0.758
6) Tom Cain, Louisburg, Kan., '09 Cobalt, SS/BS, 8.907, -0.743
7) Ron Taylor, Lincoln, Neb., '56 Nomad, SS/NA, 11.412, -0.738
8) Larry Hodge, La Place, Ill., '86 Monte Carlo, SS/KA, 10.543, -0.707
9) Carroll Warling, Brighton, Colo., '74 LeMans, SS/MA, 11.163, -0.687
10) Brent Mandery, Watertown, S.D., '92 Ciera, GT/HA, 10.369, -0.681
1) Larry DeForrest, Ramsey, Minn., '10 Mustang, D/SA, 10.556 seconds, -0.994 (under index)
2) Jamie Greening, Columbia, Mo., '96 S-10, O/S, 12.208, -0.892
3) Duane Dickens, San Clemente, Calif., '66 Chevy II, K/SA, 11.772, -0.878
4) Dic Geary, Broomfield, Colo., '85 Camaro, I/SA, 11.484, -0.816
5) Bruno Massel, Woodridge, Ill., '14 Camaro, AAA/SA, 8.933, -0.767
6) Randy Beyer, Gretna, Neb., '13 Camaro, BB/SA, 9.546, -0.754
7) Chris Cheney, Claremore, Okla., '69 Camaro, G/SA, 11.298, -0.702
8) Mike Jeffrey, Lexington, Neb., '80 Diplomat, V/SA, 14.831, -0.669
9) Carson Pedigo, Andover, Kan., '70 Chevelle, C/SA, 10.733, -0.667
10) Brett Speer, Little Falls, Minn., '70 Nova, B/SA, 10.606, -0.644
1) Allen Firestone, Velma, Okla., '13 Camaro, 6.588 seconds, 213.54 mph
2) Norman Brungardt, Liberal, Kan., '13 Camaro, 6.716, 206.86
3) Jim White, Haysville, Kan., '09 Cobalt, 6.723, 209.82
4) J.J. Heber, Centennial, Colo., '06 Mustang, 6.835, 199.35
5) Rich Smith, Wentzville, Mo., '04 Cavalier, 6.951, 198.26
6) Curt Harshfield, Sioux City, Iowa, '55 Chevy, 6.976, 192.28
7) Tom Harger, Des Moines, Iowa, '96 Cutlass, 6.981, 200.89
8) Ashton Premer, Pierce, Neb., '04 Escort, 6.996, 197.05
9) Rick Wilson, Independence, Mo., '69 Camaro, 7.000, 196.27
10) Dave Slatten, Ft. Collins, Colo., '05 Grand Am, 7.007, 197.42
1) Mike Meier, Walford, Iowa, dragster, 6.408 seconds, 215.34 mph
2) Phil Unruh, McPherson, Kan., dragster, 6.410, 214.35
3) James Ogden, League City, Texas, dragster, 6.435, 209.36
4) Bill Swann, Carrolton, Texas, dragster, 6.497, 213.74
5) Jeff Koron, Hays, Kan., dragster, 6.516, 208.65
6) Larry Piper, Wamego, Kan., dragster, 6.557, 206.83
7) Matt Driskell, Wellsville, Kan., dragster, 6.680, 201.46
8) Tony Jackson, Lenexa, Kan., dragster, 6.681, 198.90
9) George Slatten, Santa Fe, N.M., dragster, 6.760, 198.38
10) Bob Ross, Pueblo, Colo., dragster, 6.786, 198.90
1) Patrick Roetto, Wichita, Kan., '09 Suzuki, SMC, 0.001 seconds reaction time
2) Jason Clampitt, Lino Lakes, Minn., '79 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.001
3) John Fitzpatrick, Park City, Kan., '10 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.003
4) Ricky Martin, Coweta, Okla., '80 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.004
5) Mike Voss, Maplewood, Minn., '10 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.009
6) Mike Hudson, Broken Arrow, Okla., '11 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.015
7) Tom Gilligan, Fremont, Neb., '77 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.024
8) Elyse McKinnon, Lawrence, Kan., '10 BMW, SMC, 0.064
9) Mark Waltman, Milliken, Colo., '77 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.245
10) Ron Johnson, Ellis, Kan., '78 Kawasaki, SMC, 0.319
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The season of music and charity is in the air!
A nonprofit group for girls is the focus of the upcoming event, "One Mic For Every Girl." The concept is derived from Cleveland's well-known Hip-Hop event "Queens of the Iron Mic," an event which features musically talented women from around Ohio.
"One Mic" is a female showcase that will feature women from the community with various artistic skills. Among the artists scheduled to perform are Toledo singer Yasu, Krystal-Monique, DNay (Detroit), rapper EB, poet Lethal and saxophonist Katrina Barnhill.
"One Mic for Every Girl" is June 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at ICE Restaurant and Bar, located Downtown at 405 Madison Ave., hosted by myself and my fellow Toledo Free Press Star contributor, lilD. The goal of the event is to showcase various mediums of art and musical talent contributed by women in the community while raising funds for the day-to-day operational expenses of My Sister's House. My Sister's House consists of a team of women dedicated to empowering young women of all ethnicities and backgrounds, ages 12-17. They are looking to use the money for activities and supplies that help further their teachings of self-esteem, self-respect, etiquette and accountability. These are just a few of the major components needed now more than ever to guide the next generation of women in Toledo and beyond.
Many of the volunteers and workers for My Sister's House were mentored by LaDonna Knabbs, who started the program in 1999. The growing pains of transitioning from a young girl to a woman can be difficult as a memory, let alone as reality. Creating an environment where girls could learn the basics while expressing themselves came naturally to LaDonna, who considered herself to be what she calls "a borderline kid."
She confesses to having had her own fair share of issues growing up; but because of her parents and the right mentors she found purpose in helping other young women the same way.
"I think the only way you can keep what you have is by giving it away, and that's what I do and that's what I've always done. To have a young lady say something that I've said or something that I have done has helped them be the young woman
that they are today … that's rewarding!" she said.
It is a reward she has lived to witness in Heather Hagans and Leigh Wizgen, former My Sister's House mentors and youth specialists, both of whom LaDonna once mentored.
The two have paid it forward by putting it back into My Sister's House and according to Wizgen, "Finding a mentor in LaDonna has changed my life forever. She has helped me through some of the toughest times in my life and I will be forever grateful to her for that."
The obvious impact of women helping women! If you are interested in becoming a part of the movement, My Sister's House is now accepting resumes for volunteers from women of all backgrounds who specifically want to help young women. Support a good cause, donations can be sent to My Sister's House P.O. Box 712, Maumee, OH 43537. Email email@example.com for more information.
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The Audi does not even have its new turbo V8, relying on its very long in the tooth 4.2 liter V8. Yet it still shows favorably vs. the 750. How the Audi, being the longest car and saddled with all wheel drive, manages to be 250 pounds lighter than the 7 series we have no clue. To also get outhandled by both competitors? Car and Driver said it was the worst drivers car out of all three. A BMW? What is going on? Check out this quote:
Trouble indeed. The Jaguar is no slouch, being the fastest of the 3 as well as the lightest. That is commendable and props to Jaguar for giving the best blend of performance, weight, and luxury. This used to be BMW's forte. The Jaguar seems to be more BMW than the BMW:
This brings us to the first place Audi. We do not agree with Car and Driver's result, not whatsoever. Considering the Jaguar's dominance through its performance numbers and having the lowest curb weight, it is the car we would choose. Especially when the results favor the Audi by 1 point, performance should be the deciding factor especially considering just how much faster the Jag is. Car and Driver put an emphasis on the interior and fit and finish of the Audi over the performance of the Jaguar. We bet one can deal with the Jaguar interior and finish just fine, especially when there is a supercharged 5.0 liter V8 to entertain you.


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All SNRE students and PitE Concentrators graduating in April or August 2013 are welcome to participate in this ceremony. Students will be formally recognized at this ceremony; graduates will walk across the stage while their name is announced. Students should arrive at Rackham between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. and check in at the registration table in the lobby no later than 1:00 p.m. Students must wear a cap, gown, and tassel for this event. At this ceremony, students will walk across the stage while their name is announced, and be photographed by a professional photographer. Name Cards and Photo Cards will be completed at the Graduation Registration Table.
Tickets are not required for this event, however, we request that students bring no more than 4 guests each. To inquire or request special seating accommodations, please call Sondra Auerbach at (734)764-6453) before Wednesday, May 1.
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With One Exception Since 1904, the Show Me State Has Picked the President
Missouri may be the ultimate bellwether state. The Show Me State has failed to pick the president only once since 1904. The lone exception was 1956, when Missouri sided with Democrat Adlai Stevenson but the nation chose Republican Dwight Eisenhower.
With those odds, it makes the race in Missouri, which is in a statistical dead heat, even more intriguing. As the quintessential battleground state, the region's current political atmosphere may explain the tightness in the polls.
While Missouri can claim a Republican governor and senator, it has one Democratic senator and in the house its representatives are nearly equally divided between the parties. It has five Republican congressmen and four Democratic ones.
During the primary season both Barack Obama and John McCain captured wins there ??? albeit barely. Each only bested his opponent by 1 percent during the Feb. 5 contests.
It's no wonder Obama and McCain have been putting in a lot of face time in the Midwestern state.
The candidates have drawn in some of their largest crowds in the place where the East meets the West, as its famous gateway archway in St. Louis by the Mississippi River reminds passersby. It also could explain why as Missouri goes, so does the nation ??? or at least for more than a century.
That's likely part of the reason the lone vice presidential debate was held in St. Louis. The showdown between Palin and Biden saw no major gaffes.
But could the state with the most accurate presidential record in history get it wrong on Tuesday? Not according to Missourians.
"It's the Show Me state. So we show them," said one resident.
Yet coming to a conclusion may not be so simple for voters, who tend not to be swayed by certain political hot points.
"It is a moveable state and not anchored by a dominate ideology, not dominated by a particular econ or political interest so it responds to issues that are in the air," said Wayne Fields, who studies Missouri politics.
The most moveable voters lie in the suburbs, in places like St. Charles, and some of them remain undecided.
Reliable Republican Tilt of Colorado Shows Signs of Reversing This Year
The Centennial State is a major example of what's new in the American West ??? a political makeover. Colorado used to be a solid Republican state. In fact, it has gone for the Republican presidential nominee in every election since 1960, with the exceptions of 1964 and 1992. But this election season gives the state -- which was named after its largest river, named in turn by early Spanish explorers for its red silt ??? a chance to turn blue.
If you want further proof that it's a battleground state, just watch television for 10 minutes, as residents have been inundated with political ads, especially in the race's closing days.
That's in part because of a seismic shift in Colorado. Though President Bush won the state twice, now there's some Bush backlash. That combined with an influx of new residents may make it more favorable this year for Democrats. Colorado has seen tens of thousands of new residents settle annually, bringing with them high ideals and fierce independence.
Now, so many of those unaffiliated newcomers exist that their voters outnumber the rolls of either party.
"People that were unaffiliated used to default Republican. They don't do that anymore," said Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter.
It was a cue for Democrats, who, after years of wandering the political wilderness, pounced on the opportunity presented by the swelling ranks new voters. And Ritter benefited from it.
As a former prosecutor and Catholic, the Democrat could have run his gubernatorial campaign on a law-and-order, anti-abortion platform. Instead, he went with windmills, and snatched the governor's chair two years ago in a landslide with an issue nearly everyone could agree upon.
"We've found a way to govern to the middle. We're largely centrists," Ritter said.
State Senator Joe Rice is an Army colonel and one of the Democrats' rising moderate stars, and he worries his party may get drunk on power and taste its own backlash in two years.
"Whichever party starts to think they have a monopoly on good ideas, they start losing," Rice said.
Vigo Co., Ind., Has an Knack for Picking the Election Winner
You've heard of Joe the Plumber. Well, meet Joe the Boot Seller.
Joe Tanoos has owned Tromp and Tread, a work and sport shoe store, for 30 years. He lives in Vigo County in western Indiana, a place where they somehow always seem to pick a White House winner.
This county has gone with the winning presidential candidate all but two times over the last 100 years, and every time since 1952.
"I think we are probably a microcosm of the country," said Fred Bauer, a lifelong Terre Haute resident. "We've got a rural population, an urban population. And we are Hoosiers, so we are pretty independent."
Democrats outnumber Republicans in Vigo County and Terre Haute, the county's largest city, but even Democrats in this blue collar town tend to be socially conservative.
"The local Democratic label to the national label isn't very good, says Tom Steiger, a professor of sociology at Indiana State University. "So it really forces people here to become independent voters. They can't just sort of vote the ticket."
So it's not party affiliation but issues that rule in Vigo County. And this year, the economy is issue No. 1 for a community hit hard by manufacturing layoffs.
Fewer jobs in town mean less foot traffic at Joe Tanoos' boot store.
"I'm really concerned about my business and my pocketbook," said Tanoos. "I'm in safety footwear, and my factory business has really dropped off, as well as my walk-in business."
Tanoos voted for President Bush in 2004 because of national security issues, but this time around he's going with the Democratic choice.
"I believe we are ready for a change, definitely, a fresh approach, a fresh face. That's why I'm going to vote for Barack Obama," said Tanoos.
Indiana hasn't gone with a Democratic candidate for president since it chose Lyndon Johnson in 1964. And in the 2004 election, George W. Bush defeated Democrat John Kerry by nearly 20 points. Both parties usually bypass this solidly red state, but this election season has been different.
Singer John Mellencamp Shows 'GMA' Around Battleground Indiana
Sometimes the best way to see a state is with a local. So when ABC News' 50 states in 50 days project rolled into Indiana, we called up favorite son, singer John Mellencamp.
We all know he was born in a small town (Seymour, Ind., to be exact), and while chart-topping songs have helped him realize the American dream, he hasn't left the heartland behind. He and his third wife, former supermodel Elaine Irwin, now call Bloomington, Ind., home.
He can be stopped driving around in his 1956 Chevy Nomad. He says there's an authenticity to these back roads that you don't find in the big city, even if he disagrees vehemently with most of his neighbors.
"I never did really want to fit in, " Mellencamp said. "I enjoy being the outsider. You know I'm a loud talker and always have been even before I had a guitar and record deals and hit records."
He calls himself a political outcast in his home state. But he has never been shy about voicing, or singing, his politics.
"If I was to vote my interest I'd be a Republican. I don't vote my interest. I vote for what I think would be the best and most compassionate for the country," said Mellencamp. "You know, America used to be a great place. It's not now, and we will be again, but right now it's not a great place."
Mellencamp's career has spanned 32 years and 23 albums. And while he still writes a lot about changing tradition, he no longer cares what other people say.
"I'm an old man. I'm long past worrying when I sit down to write a song what people are going to think of it."
The lyrics to one of Mellencamp's most memorable tunes, "Jack and Diane," were inspired by his experiences growing up in Seymour, Ind. And while the line "suckin on a chili dog outside the Tastee Freeze" lives on, the actual Tastee Freeze is long gone.
"I see small towns across America going out of business," he said. "The town I grew up in, there's no stores in there anymore. Corporate America moved in and put all those stores out of business. I don't like the fact that we're now all the same."
Nevada's 'Biggest Little City' in Heart of Electoral Battleground
Reno, Nev., which calls itself the "The Biggest Little City in the World," is hurting.
"It's not like it used to be," said Jean Weiss, manager of a local souvenir shop. "It's not like the good old days."
The economic slump has driven down tourism and pushed casinos out of business. Some tourist stops see days or nights with few customers.
"We have several of those nights," said Cory Hurrle, comptroller of a casino called the Nugget on Reno's main drag.
Even Reno's fabled wedding chapels are gasping for air.
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"I am a tough old bird," said Mary Van Dusseldorf, owner of the Antique Angel Chapel. "When business gets tough the tough get going."
Reno may be in a bad way, but it's enjoying a moment right now at the center of the most crucial county in one of the most crucial states in this election. Nevada is the westernmost battleground state and has gone for the winning presidential candidate in almost every election in the last century.
While the area around Las Vegas is reliably Democrat, the rural areas normally votes Republican, leaving Washoe country, home to Reno, the key battleground for the state.
Washoe County voted for George W. Bush in 2000 and 2004, but it's not flooded with social conservatives. This is, after all, a place where prostitution is legal, making this state's Republican party different from others around the country.
"One of our best volunteers used to be a madam," said a representative of Nevada 's Republican party. "This is an all-inclusive party."
The county has become more liberal with nearly 50,000 Californians, mostly Democrats, moving in, in recent years. While Sen. Hillary Clinton won Nevada's Democratic caucus, the economic slump in Reno has also made more locals receptive to Sen. Barack Obama's campaign.
"Obama has done an excellent job," said Dr. Eric Herzik, professor of political science at University of Nevada, Reno. "[John] McCain's campaign has really lagged."
Local Republicans told ABC News that they'll mount a last- minute push.
If McCain doesn't carry the struggling streets of the "Biggest Little City in the World," he probably won't win the most powerful office in the land.
Same-Sex Marriage Proposition Spurs Emotions on All Sides of Issue
In a room on the top floor of an evangelical church in San Diego, dozens of Christians are engaged in 40 days of round-the-clock praying and fasting. They are asking God to stop gay marriage in California.
"We believe it's a defining moment in American history," said Lou Engel of the evangelical group, The Call. "As California goes, so goes the whole nation. And in many ways, California is a leadership state for not just America but the whole world."
At a Unitarian church across town, Jan Garbosky and Bonny Russell, both retired educators, tied the knot after 20 years of partnership just a few weeks ago.
"We thought this would never happen in our lifetime, at our age," Garbosky said.
Religious groups across the nation -- including evangelicals, Catholics and Mormons -- have mobilized in support of Proposition 8, a ballot initiative that would overturn California's Supreme Court decision to legalize gay marriage.
If passed, the proposition would change the state's constitution, redefining marriage as exclusively between a man and a woman.
Since the Supreme Court's May decision, gay couples eagerly flew to California. Massachusetts and Connecticut also have legalized same-sex marriage.
The fight over California's Proposition 8 has become one of the most expensive campaigns in the country -- second only to the presidential race.
Groups on both sides of the issue have thrown millions into the race. Supporters include Focus on the Family, the Knights of Columbus and members of the Mormon church. Opponents include Hollywood celebrity donors like Brad Pitt, Stephen Spielberg and Ellen DeGeneres.
At least one prominent evangelical has been quoted as saying that the Proposition 8 campaign is more important than the presidential race.
Many Christians believe that scripture prohibits homosexuality. If gay marriage is allowed to stand, some evangelicals suggest, it would force churches to marry gays, force schools to teach gay marriage, settling off a snowball effect and opening the door to pedophilia and bestiality.
Bill Sizemore, 'Ballot-ician,' Proposes Ballot Initiatives
With his business casual attire and slightly shaggy hair, Bill Sizemore looks like a regular guy. But he is the focus of a multimillion dollar campaign of negative attack ads -- and he's not even a politician.
Sizemore is what's called a "ballot-ician." Over the past 14 years, the former businessman has filed more than a hundred ballot initiatives, on everything from property taxes to education to home construction.
As he showed me stacks paper containing rows of petition signatures neatly piled up on desk, I asked him, "Do you sit around the house and dream this stuff up and then write it?"
"Yes," he said. "That's how it happens."
Sizemore had five initiatives on the ballot during the election, including one that would lower state taxes, one that would give merit pay to teachers and one that would allow homeowners to do $35,000 worth of renovations to their homes without getting a permit.
"I have strong convictions about basic issues," he said. "Things like property rights, lower taxes. I think issues like that are moral issues."
In his attempt to change Oregon's laws, however, Sizemore -- who's a self-described conservative -- has made a powerful and diverse coalition of enemies. Their basic argument is that Sizemore's initiatives may sound good at first glance but are usually so vaguely worded and ill-conceived that they would have enormously negative consequences.
This year, as they do every year, Sizemore's opponents -- led by the state public employee unions -- mounted a multimillion dollar campaign against Sizemore's initiatives, including television ads and an anti-Sizemore Web site.
Members of the Oregon teachers' union said Sizemore's education initiatives would hurt students.
"He has no experience in education," public school teacher Jen Murray said. "He writes these initiatives where he doesn't have to deal with the consequences, whereas all Oregonians in public school will."
Sizemore's critics say he's motivated not only by his conservative philosophy but also by money.
Washington's Race for Governor Plays Into National Republican Unpopularity
Washington, especially Seattle, is a state so blue that "Republicans for Obama" bumper stickers are common. At Halloween costume stores this season, Barack Obama is easily outselling John McCain.
One customer told us, "I'm going as an endangered species -- a Republican."
It's a challenging environment for Republican Dino Rossi, who's decided to run for governor under the label GOP instead of Republican.
GOP, short for the Grand Old Party, has been a nickname for the Republican Party since the 1800s. Rossi is using GOP in his campaign ads, and on the ballot.
While the term is well-entrenched, many people believe his decision is an effort to distance himself from the damaged brand of the Republican Party, something Rossi himself disputes.
"That's sheer silliness," he told ABC News. "Every speech I give, I talk about me being a Republican. That's no secret."
Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire, who beat Rossi by 133 votes in 2004, disagrees. She sued, unsuccessfully, to force Rossi to put "Republican" next to his name on the ballot.
He "says he's 'GOP'... knowing full well people don't know what that stands for," Gregoire said. "And knowing full well that if they're confused, they might think he's a Democrat."
Rossi denied that the move to GOP was intended to "confuse" Democratic voters into voting Republican.
"Well, most everyone I know knows GOP means Republican," he said.
One polls shows 25 percent of Washington voters, including 18 percent of Washington Republicans, didn't know what GOP means.
"That's a good question," said one Lakewood voter. "I actually don't know the answer to that."
Republicans across the country are resorting to extraordinary measures to distance themselves from a party weighed down by an unpopular president.
In Oregon, Republican Sen. Gordon Smith is running ads linking himself to Obama in hopes of gaining appeal.
Whatever Rossi's motives may be, many believe that using GOP, instead of Republican on the ballot, could give him an edge in what is expected to be another tight race.
If this election is about change, as Barack Obama and John McCain say, Democrats here in Washington state are asking voters not to go too far.
An increasingly blue state on the national electoral map, Washington hasn't voted for a Republican for president since Ronald Reagan in 1984.
In this battleground state, Jennifer Chadwell-Feld is already at war.
Chadwell-Feld, 58, dials voters from a small warehouse, gauging support for Republican presidential nominee John McCain and reminding them a vote Nov. 4 could be crucial in one of the nation's tightest swing states.
"Since you support McCain, would you be willing to volunteer for the campaign?" the volunteer says and records the answers, which will be entered into a computer. "Can we get you a yard sign?"


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HAZARD, Ky. – A Perry County man facing three counts of murder pleaded not guilty to shooting three people this week, and is also set to appear in Perry District Court on Jan. 22 for a preliminary hearing.
Dalton Lee Stidham, 21, of Bulan, allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend, 20-year-old Caitlin Cornett, her uncle, 53-year-old Jackie Cornett, and her cousin, 12-year-old Taylor Cornett, in the parking lot of the First Federal Center of Hazard Community and Technical College.
Authorities arrived at the college at approximately 5:50 p.m. Tuesday after a call was made reporting the shooting, Hazard Police Chief Minor Allen said during a press conference at Hazard City Hall Tuesday night.
"When my officers arrived, they found three victims in the parking lot, two of which were already deceased," he said.
The shooting was contained in the parking lot at the college, and Allen said it appeared that the incident had nothing to do with the college itself, but possibly stemmed from a domestic dispute. Stidham did not enter any of the buildings on campus, and shortly after leaving the scene turned himself in to the Kentucky State Police post in Hazard early Tuesday evening.
"It's definitely not an active shooter situation involving the school in any way," Allen explained. "It's something that occurred off campus that just spilled into the parking lot of the school."
The college immediately went into lock down in the moments following Tuesday's shooting, said HCTC President Dr. Stephen Greiner, adding that all of the school's protocols for this type of situation were followed.
Police quickly secured the campus, and any students remaining in the First Federal Center afterward, about 30 in total, were able to leave about two hours later.
Greiner noted in a statement on Wednesday that officials are now evaluating the school's safety and security procedures.
"Our crisis planning and safety drills prepared our team to take the necessary action to secure the campus during this recent incident. We will continue to look for areas of improvement and ways to strengthen our security procedures," Greiner said. "Our thoughts continue to be with all of the victims' families and loved ones."
A semi-automatic pistol believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered in the school's parking lot, and authorities remained at the college, which closed Wednesday for the investigation, processing the scene and collecting any evidence.
"We're going to slowly and methodically work this and make sure we cover all our bases," Allen said.
Caitlin Cornett and her uncle were pronounced dead on the scene, while Taylor, a 6th grader at R.W. Combs Elementary in Perry County, was transported to Hazard ARH and later flown to the UK Medical Center in Lexington. She succumbed to her injuries and died late Wednesday afternoon.
Stidham, also known as Dalton Miller, was placed under arrest at 10:53 p.m. Tuesday night, according to the arrest citation, which also notes that he confessed to the shooting. The citation was signed by Det. Lt. Paul Campbell with the Hazard Police Department.
"After being mirandized, subject (Stidham) admitted that he shot the three subjects listed above," the citation reads. "Subject stated, 'I snapped, shot three people, I'm sure.'"
The report also notes that a firearm suspected to have been used in the shooting was located at the scene, and it matches the description Stidham gave police of a handgun purchased earlier on Tuesday.
Stidham is currently lodged in the Kentucky River Regional Jail in Hazard without bond, facing two counts of murder, one related to domestic violence, and one count of attempted murder which has since been upgraded to murder. Stidham appeared for his arraignment in Perry District Court on Wednesday, at which time he entered a not guilty plea. He will appear again next week for his preliminary hearing, after which District Judge Leigh Anne Stephens could find probable cause to send the case to the grand jury.
According to jail officials in Hazard, Stidham has declined all media interviews.
Court records in Perry County show that Stidham and Caitlin Cornett had been involved since November in a custody dispute over their son. Cornett filed a civil action on Nov. 20 seeking custody of 2-year-old Jaydien Bryant Miller. She shared custody with Stidham at the time of her death.
Stidham filed a similar custody action against Cornett, according to court records, and the cases were eventually consolidated. They were set to meet for a hearing on motions in the case on the Monday before the incident.
According to an order tendered in the Perry County Circuit Clerk's Office on Monday, Stidham was to have custody of the child from Sunday until Tuesday evening of each week, at which time the two were ordered to meet at Hazard Community and Technical College to exchange the child for visitation.
According to authorities, the child has been taken into protective custody, though media reports this week noted that family members were beginning the process of having the child placed with relatives. Judge Stephens issued a gag order in relation to all juvenile proceedings in the case to keep those details confidential.


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Downtown Aiken looked more like a coastal town on Friday and Saturday with the new, two-day Beach Blast held on Newberry Street. The scene was created by the Aiken Downtown Development Association with tons of sand, inflatable sea creatures and palm trees, and a wide array of beach music pumped along the street.
This weekend's event was the first year the Beach Blast occurred over two days, beginning with a dance party on Friday and a full day of beach related activities on Saturday.
The festival helped to usher in the first weekend of summer, according to Thurmond Whatley, president-elect of the Development Association.
"We kicked it up to a higher level, and it looks like it's been a roaring success. We're delighted," Whatley said.
He applauded the efforts of the group's Executive Director Carla Cloud and noted the event helps to put a spotlight on the city's "beautiful" downtown area.
This year's Beach Blast also featured an Aiken Horsepower Cruise-in with several classic and new cars on display, sand castle building, a rock wall and several food vendors.
Development Association Board Member Karla Heitkamp said many of the kids at this weekend's event particularly liked the water related activities to keep cool from the sun's rays.
"The water slide seems to be the biggest hit," Heitkamp noted with a laugh. "They're lining up for that."
Shane Bagby, Beech Blast chairman, said the event is special because it incorporates events for both kids and adults.
"We had a very good crowd. Thankfully the weather participated," Bagby said. "We have lots of activities for families. We've got everything ranging from shag music for the older folks to a movie matinee and kid's related activities."
He added that the event ties in well with the mission of the Development Association.
"Our goal is to bring people downtown and encourage them to go shop with our local merchants and eat at our restaurants," he said. "We feel like we're doing a great job with that."
Michael Ulmer covers the county government beat for the Aiken Standard and has been with the newspaper since March 2013. He is a native of North Augusta and majored in political science at the University of South Carolina.
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School budget passes 2nd timeMay 01,2013MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — By a 158 to 130 vote, residents approved a budget for the Middletown Springs School District.
Voters approved a budget of $1,994,899 for fiscal year 2013-14, an increase of $58,276, or 3 percent, compared to the current budget of $1,936,623.
"It was a much larger difference than I was expecting, but it really shows the community support we have for the school," said Kendra Larson, vice-chairwoman of the Middletown Springs School Board.
It was the second trip to the polls for Middletown Springs voters, who, on Town Meeting Day, defeated a proposed budget of $1,998,890, which was an increase of $62,267, or 3.2-percent.
Despite the increase in the budget, the tax rate is projected to drop 2 cents, from $1.64 to $1.62, due in part to the town's common level of appraisal rising from 91.2 percent to 95.85 percent.
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The Downtown Rutland Partnership is taking applications for its 2013 micro business grants.
Five grants of $1,000 each will be awarded to business and property owners within the downtown special benefits district looking to make purchases that will strengthen their businesses.
Previous grants have funded upgrades including computer systems, exterior signs and more efficient equipment. The grants may fund up to half of the purchase price.
Applications, which are available from www.rutlanddowntown.com, or from the DRP office at 48 Merchants Row, are due in no later than 4:30 p.m. May 3.
The grant program, entering its fourth year, was inspired by the 2009 Downtown Market Study report.
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- TOMORROW'S HEADLINES TODAY: Rutland Herald News Editor Alan J. Keays and staff writer Gordon Dritschilo discuss stories planned for the February 18, 2015, edition of the newspaper: Winter budgets maxed, legal marijuana, Springfield bank job, USPS slowdown
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A mother and stepfather who helped their son flee the country, when he was accused of rape, were sentenced Thursday, ending a six-year saga.
Pamela Sue Kitchings, 58, and Randy Kitchings, 61, both pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and were assessed a $500 fine for their part in the conspiracy. Charges of being an accessory after the fact will be dismissed with this plea.
Robert S. Carver, 29, of Wagener, fled after warrants were sworn out for his arrest on charges of kidnapping, criminal sexual conduct, two counts of unlawful conduct toward a child and malicious injury to personal property.
To aid Carver's escape, the Kitchings bought him and a girlfriend tickets to Cancun, Mexico. The parents remained in contact with their son, but denied having contact to Aiken County Sheriff's Office investigators, Assistant Solicitor David Miller said in court on Thursday.
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Defense attorney Bob Harte attempted to mitigate his clients' guilt, saying that though the Kitchings did speak with Carver, they did not know exactly where he was. He added that both parents told Carver repeatedly to turn himself in.
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When running meetings, here are some of the rules, the language and order that can help them proceed in an orderly fashion. If the group uses this, it is important to review and practice it with all of them early, so every member feels informed and equipped to fully participate in meetings.
- President calls meeting to order ("this meeting will come to order").
- Only those who get recognized by the chair may speak during a meeting which has "come to order."
- Side conversations are not allowed; if someone wants to speak, it should be to the whole group (unless someone gets permission from the president to have a small side conversation for the purpose of furthering the meeting).
- The president acts as a neutral "gatekeeper" in discussions of matters to be voted upon.
- In order to discuss something the group needs to vote on, someone (other than the president) has to make a motion or proposal ("I move that…happens").
- The president should do substantially more facilitation of conversation ("what do you think, Pat?") than talking him/herself.
- In order to even discuss a motion, someone has to "second" it ("I second the motion").
- The minutes need to reflect who makes motions, who seconds them and what exactly the motions are (so the secretary may ask the chair to clarify these things at any time).
- If there is no second, the motion dies (will not be discussed).
- If there is a second, the president calls on people to speak for or against the motion (giving reasons to vote for or against).
- If someone who supports the basic motion wants to suggest a change within the motion, he/she may make a "friendly amendment" in the form of a new motion "I would like to move that the current motion be amended like this:…"). If they just don't agree, that's what they say and it doesn't alter the actual motion.
- The motion to make a friendly amendment either gets a second and the newly altered motion gets discussed or it dies and discussion returns to the original motion.
- The president usually sets a limit of so many minutes for consideration of a motion and may ask speakers to (a) wrap up their point soon and/or (b) only speak if they have new thoughts on the topic.
-Anytime someone who gets called upon can "call the question," meaning that if someone else seconds that "call" the group must vote at that time on the motion "on the floor" (being discussed).
-Anytime someone who gets called upon can "call the question," meaning that if someone else seconds that "call" the group must vote at that time on the motion "on the floor" (being discussed).
- Once a vote is taken by eligible voting members, the secretary announces the numbers and the president announces whether it "passed" or not.
- The president then gives directions or requests that appropriate action be taken by whomever is responsible to act on the motion that has been "passed."
- The president then thanks the participants for their discussion and/or makes suggestions for how to perhaps have a better discussion the next time.
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