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AFL Media Watch
Dave Carlson
Tuesday February 4, 2003
Will the league finally get the credit they deserve? Or will other media outlets still ignore the AFL?
The TV Rating
Before we get to the outside media coverage, how did the league do against their primary weekend opponents: CBSs Bob Hope Golf and ABCs NHL All Star Game? With only preliminary data in, heres how it looks so far:
CBS Golf: 3.1
Overall, the league did fairly well for its first weekend, especially as it almost tied one of the big four major league sports. Ive often said that in five to six years, with the right promotion, the AFL could be on equal footing or higher with the NHL. And if the NHL goes on strike or lockout in two years, it could be as soon as two to three years. I believe hockey has hit its ceiling. Everyone knows what hockey is, and youre either a fan or youre not. Arena Football has been greatly underexposed, and with strong NBC promotions the AFL will succeed for one simple reason: Americans like football more than hockey. With this weekends result, Im standing by that.
On the Tube
Since I live in Chicago, I can only give the Chicago perspective. Being the #3 market, it should be a good indicator of the national coverage.
Chicago has five primary networks with Sunday night news: CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, and WGN Superstation. WGN, Fox and NBC actually have 20-30 minute, extended, Sunday night, sports highlight shows. As one would expect, NBC had the longest and most comprehensive coverage, with six minutes on the Rush game, including a lengthy clip from the post-game press conference from head coach Mike Hohensee. My only complaint would be that it came 20 minutes into the show, instead of closer to the beginning, and thats a minor concern. At least in Chicago, the NBC local station is giving the AFL pro-level coverage.
After NBC, the other local stations gave pretty much the same levels of coverage: about 30-40 seconds at best for the Rush recap segment during their sports reports. On the plus side, WGN and ABC actually had Rush highlights before the NHL All-Star game recap. CBS and Fox, on the other hand, had the highlights buried further into the broadcast.
On the national angle, ESPN had highlights of three of the games, although they left out the ArenaBowl rematch. It was only about a minute total of highlights, but thats a start. NBCs syndicated George Michaels Sports Machine also had some highlights halfway into the show, including a Play of the Day. Overall, Id have to say that the NBC promotion has already gotten the league some additional exposure.
In Print
The Tribune had a short pre-season article of the Rush on Saturday, and they had a recap the next day of the teams loss. There wereThe Daily Herald and the Sun-Times both printed pre-game and post-game articles.
The big question was how the kahuna of coverage, USA Today, would handle the games over the weekend. They came through with a nice little section about the weekends action, including a game photo. The league got a good mention in the TV Sports column as well.
On the Web
The various major sports website have had a mixed reaction to the AFL season beginning.
NBCSports.com obviously took the biggest leap, shoring up a full section on the AFL, including a main link on its navigation bar, and having plenty of original articles. Of course, with NBCs diminished standing in major league sports coverage as of late, the number of people who go to NBCSports.com is probably lower than ESPN.com or even Sportsline.com.
ESPN.com also got its AFL site running before the season began. Add a Crush game summary in its NFL section and the TV highlights and it shows they have come a bit of a way from their previous opinion of the AFL. CNNSI.com had a very nice recap article on their main Pro Football page. They get a minus, though, for not having their AFL scoreboard working until sometime on Sunday. They are doing better than CBS Sportsline, which, while having the articles automatically spew into their main AFL page (which isnt found anywhere on their site other than going to their index), they still havent replaced the Phantoms with the Crush on their teams page. Yahoo Sports barely even took the time to get the links from their personalized pages working. They have completely ignored getting their AFL area working for this season. And FoxSports.com only receives mention for having the hottest pictures of Anna Kournikova of any sports website. (They have never made an attempt at having an AFL section.)
Overall, one has to be amazed at what one afternoon on NBC can do for a league. But is it just being on NBC? I dont think so. It helps to have NBC owning a stake in the league. Theyve promoted it to a larger extent than other properties they currently have been running, like downhill skiing or Pro Bull Riding, neither of which has done well in the ratings.
The AFL, despite those who continue to bash the league, is worthy of its increased awareness. In time, and with continued exposure, I can see it finally getting the legitimacy it has deserved for the last 16 seasons.
Dave Carlson is the Technical Director of Arenafan Online. Dave graduated with a degree in Computer Information Systems, and has been a member of the Arena Football Internet community since 1991. He is currently a professional web programmer, and has a history in programming sports statistics. Dave is married and lives in Indiana.


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Why your opinion matters? Either you're somebody with a big name or you got a point.
Stop talking nonsense or else your words just go to waste if nobody's interested in what you're saying.
And if there should be strict law that the universe came up with regarding "expressing opinions" your words or opinion DO matter IF and ONLY IF :
1. They contribute high level of awareness and knowledge for the benefit of "human" being OR what we call MAJORITY
If your intention of expressing your opinion is nothing but insulting purpose; badmouthing; falsely criticizing without giving benefit of doubt; ridiculing or bashing someone's disability or incapacity; Marring someone else's reputation WITHOUT EVEN CONSIDERING WHAT YOU REALLY SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE : BETTER SHUT THE F-k UP.
There's just one good purpose why highly intelligent animals such as "humans" are given with a gift to talk : that is expressing the thoughts WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO IMPROVE SOMEONE, SOMETHING OR EVERYTHING. Not to ridicule them for your own entertainment. Mind you.
And if anyone who is proven to be guilty of violating ONE and ONLY law, May karma be WITH YOU. And youll just know how painful it is to be backstabbed and realize how hurtful to you what you are doing to others.
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The aircraft had landed and was taxiing towards its parking area at about 10 mph. As it entered an area bounded by a parked PA-28 aircraft, G-OONY, on the right, and a line of traffic cones on the left, the control tower radioed the pilot to advise him to watch out for the cones. He instinctively looked to the left and believes he must then unwittingly have applied some right steering input because the right wingtip of his aircraft struck the trailing edge of the left aileron of G-OONY.
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Then, since its summer and Ace loves water we started going to the pool on days I dont do lessons. So guess what was weeded out?!?! RUNNING!!!!! This word used to be the death of me in college now I
do used to do it to clear my mind. But between a toddler, the pool, pitching lessons, and managing a house hold (did I mention Im a full time working mom?) I have cut out running.
I know what kinda health person am I? I dont even run????
Well judge shall you not (in my Yoda voice)
Ive actually been keeping up with my push-ups. I know 10 doesnt sound like a lot but trust me! For me its loads!! I have ZERO upper body strength. Im surprised I can carry Ace!
So for now Ill keep trucking on my pus hups til i hit 45!! I know i can do it!!!!!!!!
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RideCBR.com › Forums › Wheel & Tire Discussion › Have you……
This topic contains 6 replies, has 6 voices, and was last updated by rhyno900 5 years, 11 months ago.
04/22/12 at 4:47 pm #1265
bacaboy69Registered MemberRideCBR RegularPoints: 2,300
Have you ever had this problem……
BTW I have Q2
I live in Tucson, AZ and in the summer it can sometimes get up to 120 degrees F. I rode my bike to work yesterday chained it to what I could set my alarm and didn't return till 8 hours later, got on my bike and as soon as I took off I noticed that something was wrong, for some reason my bike felt like it was in one of those snake cracks on the rode all wobbly like something grabbed the front tire and I was going for a dangerous ride. I thought maybe my tire is low so stopped at a gas station filled up and still it didn't fix it. I made it home and decided to look at my tired I found nothing wrong by sight or touch. So I gave up riding till my friends at ESP could look at it as soon as the got back from this weekends race in Atlanta. But with my little to no Patients I got on the bike with a hunch rode down the street and started to just warm up my tires going side to side back an forth on the street after a good few warm ups I fixed the problem. I found out that due to the heat and sitting outside for 8 hours my front tire had deformed it self on one side due to the Q2 being so soft. So when I warmed up the tire and with that serpentine motion it leveled out the lopsided tire.04/24/12 at 5:25 pm #1756
adminRegistered MemberRideCBR GuruPoints: 127,337
Wow, never ever heard of anything like that.04/24/12 at 6:23 pm #1764
mactacularRegistered MemberRideCBR AddictPoints: 9,916
thats crazy man, thats what I would have thought was up though…glad you fixed it man..so weird..I would look into getting some goood summer tires for your bike in that heat!!04/24/12 at 7:22 pm #1779
bacaboy69Registered MemberRideCBR RegularPoints: 2,300
I would if tires wernt so expensive lol04/28/12 at 2:40 am #3043
broccoli2Registered MemberRideCBR RegularPoints: 1,232
wow, Its get that hot here sometimes,, I'm glad I park in the garage at home and next to my desk at work lol..05/08/12 at 4:54 pm #6152
crashRegistered MemberRideCBR AddictPoints: 6,685
Yes, tires can become overheated and get greasy like. We are told not to run tire warmers on Q2s during track days because they are designed to warm up quickly, hold heat extremely well, and can become overheated.
Glad everything worked out! Always park in the shade whenever possible.02/16/13 at 11:22 pm #27879
rhyno900Registered MemberRideCBR NewbiePoints: 336
I had a similar incident last Summer. My Lil Bro and I were out on a 100 degree day riding the diamond back here in Indiana. It a nice quiet twisty rode which runs thru the less desierable wide open flat strait line roads which engulf the state of IN And is about a 20 mile strecth that runs east to west. anyway we rode down there which was about a 30 mile ride which was a little hot but not miserable. By the time we arrived we stopped for a 5 min break and some water then started our ride across the state. About 2 miles in my front end felt like it was gonna slide right out in front of me. I thought it might be that it was about time for new tires. tread was ok but getting slim. My brother said that his bike was doing it too. we stopped in a shadded tree line for a bout 20 mins and let the bikes cool off a little and checked out our tires. Nothing had appeared to be wrong so we headed back out and again after about 2 or 3 miles the same thing started happening. After a slow and grueling hout ride we got back to a town and parked. went into the local Applebee's and had a beer or two and a little food. by the time we got out it was about dusk. so we headed back north towards home and feeling out the bikes all the way, swerving back and forth every so often. by the time we rolled back into town aall was well temp had dropped outside to a mild 80 degrees and we had no tire issues. so i think we might have had some softer tires that did not like the heat.
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A purl of knitting wisdom: Sometimes the pattern chooses the yarn and, other times, the yarn chooses the pattern.
"It's a magical experience," said Jennifer Nimmrichter, owner of Suzoo's Wool Works, where towers of bright, rainbow-hued bundles obscure nearly every inch of wall space.
When Nimmrichter took over her mom's knitting business in 2009, she found that it was time for a new pattern.
The store was downsized from 2,400 square feet to about 900, and with the help of friend Joie Phillips, more classes and workshops were added to the line-up to transform the business into a true fiber arts studio, she said.
The classes and one-on-one help sessions available for adults and children range from $6 to $15, according to the schedule posted at suzooswoolworks.com.
"Bringing in the kids was a big leap, really," Nimmrichter said. "They really benefit from tactile learning because they're working with textures. There is also math and science because they're working with ratios, creating shapes and there are different [needle] gauges."


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If you're a heavy iPad users looking for a case to protect your device and extend the runtime of your tablet, a new offering has launched from Digital Treasures. The case is called the Props Power Case and is designed to fit the iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, and the iPad mini. The version for full-size iPad comes in two different styles.
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The first thing she remembers is light. Her eyeballs are scales that jar against the fragile skin, scratching and scraping as each micro-millimetre admits glare, unpleasant and unwanted.Her mouth, parched and swollen, stretches almost beyond endurance as tongue and lips peel back and a whisper escapes. Finally, her eyes are wide enough to endure the beam to a tolerable mutation, allowing other images, blurred and discarded shards, to form.
Before there was no feeling, her body a tomb, but now there is too much pain and it needles her from all sides. It bombards her nerves and muscles as it screams its agony from inflicted wounds. The scratched irises bleed and the parched mouth splits, zigzagging open wounds in all directions.
It is difficult to gather knowledge, to place herself on the earth. She dares to look around even though her wretched body protests this small movement. She feels sand dry and hot, a reflection of her being, and feels cotton, a dress she thinks, for now she can think. I am still human. She stays paused on the precipice of life and death. Her fate as yet not decided.
'Lay,' says lady desert, 'I shall place this cushion below your head'.
'Lay,' she says, 'and I will cover you with my blanket, so you are hidden and embraced'.
'Lay,' she says, 'return to me and you will hurt no more'.
She takes her last gasping breath and is gone. She is the desert, assimilated into the arid wasteland as she is wasted.
The first thing she sees is light. Discarded is her form. Now she is an infinite and fragile desert. She skims over land, gliding, stopping, settling only to resume flight. Wisps on the surface scuttling and skittering, playful and free. There she sees them. Camped by a well. They laugh their grotesque laugh and drink their putrid worth.
Her anger stirs and she whips up, squalling, gathering speed until she is fury. They are encased and helpless against the battering of sand. Each grain a spike, jabbed again and again into flesh stripped to its muscular, exposed to its vascular. She absorbs their screams and welcomes them as sweet nectar that fill her need for retribution.
Her nettle calms and she is still. Murderer's lay writhing, their skin torn and sliced from her diatribe. Soothed, her soul is restored. She gives them one last pitiful gust and resumes her playful awakening. She is desert, fragile and powerful, unstoppable and vengeful, soothing and benevolent.
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On your first birthday celebration you had a cutesybug theme party. You were dressed as the 'butterflyfairy princess' and kuya as the 'little bumble bee'.You hated your headband and you took it off so manytimes, but you loved your magic wand so much that youkept on munching it =). You and kuya had a photoshootsession before the party at our very own 'studio' (ourliving room). Photos taken by Ninong Jake. - Amrei's first birthday January 26, 2007.
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flowers, paisleys, droplet, butterflyand small flowers - Thanks to Cute#1's Quickutz flower die cut =)
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Eternam is a humorous graphical adventure game from Infogrames, released originally in 1992 for MS-DOS. A CD-ROM version with full speech was published in 1993. The game was developed by Hubert Chardot, who is better remembered from his Lovecraft-themed games Shadow of the Comet and Prisoner of Ice. While the game is mainly a two-dimensional adventure game, it contains a three-dimensional subgame, which pays homage to Drakkhen, a roleplaying game from Infogrames.
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Palace Theatre is offering an exciting new show in July this year, Illusions of Magic. Consistently rated the top touring illusion production in the world, this full scale show incorporates dancers, special effects and elaborate scenery expanding the art of illusion into a modern spectacle. Be amazed by cutting edge magic and an unparalleled entertainment experience, including acts with Ben Blaque and his crossbow from Americas Got Talent 2012 and a 200 pound Bengal Tiger! This show is not to be missed! Buy your tickets at the Box Office or Call 843-448-9224 and mention code MUST1 to receive $5 off per ticket for any house show. Must present coupon to pick up tickets. Can not be combined with any other offer. Based on availability and valid July 15-21, 2013.
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We had another overnight guest inhabit the bath this week - the cutest little baby seagull you can imagine! We heard a "parent" calling all morning and then finally YG managed to see where the parent and baby were, but before he could get downstairs the baby had run into underground drain. Probably to keep cool, and to keep away from the predatory neighbourhood cats.
Finally the little head popped out, so with me watching carefully with binoculars from our 2nd floor kitchen window, YG ran downstairs and finally managed to rescue the baby gull. The mother, in the meantime, had retired to the coolness of a neighbouring roof (under shade) as she was panting horribly in the intense 37C (98F) heat. As there is no way we can find the nest, we always make sure they're healthy, with nothing broken, and then feed and water them, and then get them to the seabird sanctuary and rehabilitation centre SANCCOB. Once there they are kept until they are able to fly.
Here I am getting "closer" to the baby gull - and the expression seems to say "I'm not touching that!" Of course that's probably just me thinking that ;b
And the next morning, before heading out to SANCCOB, our birds had their regular morning treat of OUMA Muesli Rusks (dunked in coffee). This is a morning ritual which gets the "perils" up and happy. This is Robyn enjoying her rusk...
And a bit more... After it's been re-dunked and softened a bit more in that coffee!


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- Peel the potatoes and cut in half or equal-sized pieces. Place in large pot of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes break easily when pierced with a fork, usually 20-30 minutes.
- Drain potatoes well and return them in the pot. Do not rinse.
- While they're hot, add the cream, milk, broth, or sour cream. Add 2-3 T. butter—or more if you like. Mash with potato masher or hand mixer. Certain types of potatoes get "glassy" if over-beaten so do NOT use a food processor, and be careful even with a hand mixer to not over-beat them. The key is to work fast, while they're hot. Add more milk if they are too dry. Adjust the seasonings, adding more salt if necessary.
- When fixing an entire Thanksgiving meal, it's difficult to get everything ready at the same time. I find it works well to mash the potatoes just before removing the turkey from the oven. After removing the turkey, I turn the oven off, and keep the potatoes warm in the oven in a covered casserole dish.
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Call for Artists! Baltimore's Gallery 788 needs LGBTQ artist for 2nd annual queer art show
May 28, 2015
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Gallery 788's 'Spectrum 2nd Queer Art Show' is looking for queer and queer friendly artists in all media: artists in all media, photographers, musicians, performance artists, film, video, etc.
Details of the show via facebook:
Society is strange in its contradictory push for individuality and conformity. Scared to be the same as everybody else because it could mean mediocrity – yet afraid to be too different because it could mean risking acceptance. So we cover ourselves out of shame and fear. We live our lives behind partially drawn curtains, shining light only on the parts of ourselves we have deemed good enough to love.
Gallery 788 invites everyone to pull back those curtains and unite the parts of ourselves that make us whole. Come celebrate the uniqueness in ourselves and in others and share in the love that makes us one-in-the-same at Spectrum: G788's 2nd Annual Queer Art Show.
Spectrum in its modern usage means there is a unifying theme at either end. We need more moments that cross the line of conformity to unite and celebrate our diversity. We need the arts to help bridge our differences and expand the fabric of our culture. In such serious times we also need to have some fun too. So with these words in mind we set forth a call for artist to show their colors and unite in a show that celebrates our individuality however we want to term it; queer, gay, lesbian, trans……human.
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who LOVED SWIMMING with the Ducks!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Animal Wednesday...Stow Lake in the Water...and Home in the Garden!!
who LOVED SWIMMING with the Ducks!
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Lovely AW post dear!ReplyDelete
Back from China, just in time for Lars´ graduation ceremony. My gosh what stress I had when taxiing in Beijing took 98 minutes!!!!
Have to read your opera post later. Today have to drive one hour for the dentist......
Slept so bad last night maybe I can nap in the car (Germain drives ;))
Love those turtles I had 3 of them as a child.
The red winged blackbird is on my shelf here A card from Lo I found while moving my stuff. The bird is on top of a black cat. CUTE!
Glad your furries are ok!
C U soon :)
What a fun Animal Wednesday post. Loved seeing all the critters. We have red winged black birds here too. Its amazing what loves bread. I am now feeding the ducklings bread and they love it. and yes I still have them for a another day or so until the owners can find something to put them in to be safe at night. They have a skunk visiting them right now. I think the kitties will forgive you as long as you feed them. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Cris....I was astounded to discover how many *critters* love bread! I have been warned that it really isn't good for Ducks though...so that's why I now but Cheerios for them! I have seen the Turtles - and the Fish devour Cheerios - and Bread...it's amazing!Delete
I now have 24/7 Kitty-Feeding Duties while my neighbour is on holiday..yes, they have already forgiven me...
Love to all,
♥ Robin ♥
yes, what FUN! loved the turtles. will be back...workingReplyDelete
I love sound of the red-winged blackbird. Summer fun!ReplyDelete
The word flotilla made me think of Civil War era gunboats, and that made me picture all those turtles with cannons on their backs, and that made me smile. I wonder how many women would have imagined cannon-wielding turtles. Very few, I would wager, although such things come naturally to men.ReplyDeleteReplies
Snow....you made ME smile! I happen to love the word *Flotilla* - and yes, I had a Martial Image* in my mind...although I confess, not a Civil War one...but rather a *Spanish Armada* one.. when I saw all these turtles and the began to swim towards me, all I could think about was that epic naval battle...(1589? Just guessing..)Delete
♥ Robin ♥
Wow, all those turtles are amazing. And the ducks. And all those kitties. What a fun experience: wild and tame nature.ReplyDelete
The images of those turtles murkily floating (paddling?) toward you is astonishing to me. I have never seen anything like this; so fantasticReplyDelete
Kitty duty and coffee duty : :-)
KJ...it really was pretty cool...Delete
Yes....I now have *Kitty Duty* - full time for a week as my neighbour has gone East to visit relatives... and today - *Coffee Duty*...off to work for *Attila* and his Huns!Taking photos...will pst later...
♥ Robin ♥
robin, i adore red-winged blackbirds — that trill they make brings back memories of my childhood in minnesota. they love to hang out in marshes and we heard them all the time as we lived on a lake.ReplyDelete
the dachshund chihuahua mix is quite the intrepid one!
hoping your weekend is going well, robin!
I came back to look at those turtles again - woohoo - I just love them. and the doggie and the cats and the birds....LOtS of animals here, I just adore itReplyDelete


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Gustave and Agnes Tetzlaff's sixth child (Dulcie Kennedy nee Tetzlaff's younger sister) was Muriel Macey Tetzlaff. Born in 1907, Muriel was one of the lead characters in a news scandal in early 1926. The details of her brush with death in early 1926 was recorded in the Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 6, 8 January 1926, Page 8:
HAMILTON, This Day.
Last night the Hamilton police received a telephone message from Ngaruawahia to the effect that a young woman, Muriel Tetzlaff, aged 19, was lying in a critical condition in a house in the township. Detective-Sergeant Sweeney and detective Culloty paid a visit to a boardinghouse, where they interviewed Roy Charles Dorn, aged 19 years, and as the result of the interview Dorn was taken to Ngaruawahia, where, at 11 o'clock last night the Court was opened and Dorn was charged with attempting to murder the girl. In the presence of two Justices, the accused, and the detectives, the girl's depositions were taken, by the Registrar of the Court at Hamilton, at the house where she lay. In a very lengthy statement the girl said she and Dorn were keeping company for the past two years, and in consequence of a certain condition she visited him at Hamilton on Wednesday night, where they had a long conversation relative to her condition, and plans for the future. They arranged that they should be married to-morrow, but owing to something he said she gathered that he did not love her. He asked her to call the following evening, and this she did, when he gave her certain things. He then shook hands with her and thanked her for what she was going to do for him. She later went to Ngaruawahia, where yesterday afternoon she took what he had given her. She became violently ill, and a doctor was called in. As the result of her serious condition he communicated with the police. The accused was remanded to appear at Hamilton on 13th January, and bail was refused.
And in the Evening Post, Volume CXI, Issue 26, 1 February 1926, Page 6:
HAMILTON. This Day.
When Roy Charles Dorn, who is awaiting trial for the alleged attempted murder of Muriel Tetzlaff, admitted the theft of a dozen knives, suitcase, and a ring from Fow and Co. at the Police Court this morning, counsel asked that Dorn be given a short term of hard labour, so that he would have some kind of company, which would be preferable to the mental strain of solitary confinement while awaiting trial on the more serious charge. The Magistrate (Mr. Wilson) said he could not consider what accused wanted, but what was best in the interests of the accused and the community. Accused had been convicted of theft two years ago. He was not a novice. He had to treat him as a man charged with a very serious crime. He thought the proper course was to postpone sentence till the attempted murder charge was disposed of.
Accused was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence on 3rd March. During the hearing of this case Detective Culloty produced a plug of gelignite and a fuse which the detective said were found in accused's possession when he was arrested.
Caught up in the drama of it all, NZ Truth of course printed a fulsome article outlining the whole affair. NZ Truth , Issue 1054, 4 February 1926, Page 7. NZ Truth never shied away from 'telling it like it was' and didn't seem to subscribe to discretion:
Did Dorn Persuade His Sweetheart To Poison Herself For His Sake?
(From "Truth's" Ngaruawahia Representative.)
"I love you, dear, better than life itself, and for that reason lam going to leave you free. In years to come please do not forge the little fool who loved you not wisely but only too well. "
SHE sat in court a pale, wan, little figure with a wistful face and told her story clearly and frankly, yet with obvious difficulty, for she had only that morning been allowed to rise from her bed in the Waikato Hospital.
Since January 8 she had lain in danger of death through having drunk a quantity of ammonia and taken several sticks of cordite, which, she said, had been supplied to her by her former lover and the father of her unborn child, Roy Charles Dorn, for the purpose of ending her life.
Her name was Muriel Tetzlaff, aged 19, and her parents reside at Huntly. The story she told the Hamilton Bench last week, when she appeared as the chief witness against Dorn, who was charged with attempting to murder her, was of a most unusual nature. Detective-Sergeant Sweeney outlined the facts of the case. Dorn' and the girl had been keeping company for a couple of years. About three months ago the girl discovered that- she was pregnant, and told Dorn of her condition. He suggested certain means by which, she might get out of her trouble, and finally she went to live with her sister at Manawaru, near Te Aroha.
Wedding Arranged
Dorn at that time was working as a salesman in Fow's auction mart at Hamilton, and he paid her occasional week-end visits. She pressed him to marry her, and finally he invited her down to Hamilton and bought a wedding ring, which he gave to her, and told her to pose as his wife. This she did.
Finally, her parents, doubting the validity of the supposed marriage, took Dorn to task, and after an interview with Muriel's father, Dorn obtained marriage forms from the Registry Office. Dorn and the girl filled in the marrage form, and on the night of January 6 they talked the matter over and apparently decided to get married the following Saturday. He asked her if she still loved him, and she replied that she did. When she asked him if he still loved, her, he answered that he cared for her "all right," but that he did not love her, as the only girl he loved was in Gisborne, and he could not go on with the marriage.
Dorn their threatened to drink a quantity of ammonia, but the girl prevented him from doing so. He said that unless she drank it, he would. She declared that she would rather drink it than let him do so, and he then asked her to write a letter stating that she did it of her own free will. This she did, but subsequently tore the letter up and asked him to leave, the matter over till the morning.
He Thanked Her
He stayed with her that night, leaving early in the morning, but called at "Almadale," the boardinghouse where she was staying, on his way to work. He then brought her a pen and paper, and told her to call at the auction mart for the bottle. She called later and he gave her a bottle of ammonia- and some small sticks of cordite, which he told her to take. He then shook hands with her and thanked her for what she was, going to do for him.
The girl left and went to friends at Ngaruawahia, where, later in the day, she 'first' took the cordite and then the ammonia. She became violently ill and her life was despaired of for some time.
Muriel Tetzlaff, who was very pale and obviously far from well, spoke with difficulty as she sat m a chair closely attended by her mother while giving her evidence. She stated that after Dorn had said he loved another girl in Gisborne, and could not go on with the marriage, he took a small bottle of ammonia from his pocket and told her he would take it. Removing the cork, he put the bottle up to his mouth, and when she thought he was really going to drink it she knocked his hand away. Dorn declared that unless she drank it he would, and he handed her the bottle.
"A Black Streak"
She asked if it would burn her throat, and he replied that it would not, though it might make her cough. He asked her first to write a note saying that what she did was of her own free will. This she did, but later she tore up the letter and asked him to give her till the morning to think it over. Dorn then told her she "had a black streak in her," meaning that she was afraid to take it. She said she would take it the following day.
He also showed her a larger bottle, and said that this also contained ammonia. He stayed with her that night, and several times she asked him to change his mind, but he replied that nothing would make him go on with the marriage. When she went round to the mart about nine o'clock that morning Dorn handed her the bottle and some small sticks of cordite. He told her to take three or four sticks and to take the ammonia with it "to make sure of it." He asked her if there was anything he could do for her, and on her replying that there was not, he asked her if she would keep her promise about taking the stuff, as, if she did not, he would take the contents of the larger bottle. He then shook hands with her and thanked her for what she was going to' do for him.
"The Little Fool"
On the notepaper which Dorn had previously given her, Muriel wrote the following letter, which was later found in her possession:
"My darling Boy,— "After what you told me last night I can't go on. "I love you, dear, better than life itself, and for that reason 1 am going to leave you free. "Please, Roy, in years to come, do not altogether forget the little fool."
On Dorn's persuasion, she said, she had, previously written a letter which he promised to show to no one but his mother, to the effect that he was not the father of her unborn child. Dorn said his mother was going to Melbourne, and he wanted to send her the letter so that she should not worry.
About this time accused went to Auckland and asked her if she would give him all the letters he had written her. He said that if she would do so he would return her the letter in which she stated that he was not the father of her child. She sent him the letters, but he did not return the other one as he had promised.
"Heartless Cruelty"
When Dorn gave her the cordite he said he had got it out of a .303 cartridge, as he knew men who had taken cordite to get out of going to the war. He added: "Cordite stops the heart."
Medical evidence as to the girl's condition after taking the cordite and ammonia was given by Dr. Martin, who stated that at the time he was called m the girl was in immediate danger of death.
The Government analyst, Mr. Griffen, said that had prompt medical aid not been available, the girl would probably have died. Detective Culloty said that on searching Dorn's bedroom at "Hazelwood" boardinghouse, where he stayed, he found a "large number of letters from Miss Tetzlaff, and several written by Dorn to the girl. In some of these her condition was discussed, and Dorn urged her to do what she could to "get out of the fix."
In one of her letters the girl accused. Dorn of "heartless cruelty," and asked him whether he was "utterly devoid of sympathy and conscience." She declared that she would rather he had struck her down than have written as "cruelly and insultingly" as he had.
"Oh, God," the letter continued, "it hurts so when I love, and trusted you with all my heart and soul, and then for you to let me see in such a cruel way that you wanted to leave me to face everything alone."
The detective read a long statement made to him by accused on the night on which he was first charged with attempted murder. Dorn said that after Muriel had told him that. he was responsible for her pregnancy her father and mother came to see him.
Last Night Together
He showed them a note in which she said he was not the father of her child, but they would not believe that she wrote it. Dorn said he did not induce her to write the note. He denied that he asked her to take the ammonia and cordite. She told him, he said, that she knew he did not really love her, and that was why she had attempted her life before. She said she was just taking ammonia when Dr. Martin walked into the room.
Accused added that he told her he did not want her to poison herself, and that he would rather take the ammonia himself. Muriel, however, said that it was no good her living without him and having a child with no one to look after it and give it a name. This conversation took place the night before she took the stuff. She asked him if he would stay the night with her, as that would be the last night they would have together, and he told her he would stop with her to please her.
When, next morning, he handed her the bottle of ammonia, he did hot think she was going to take it, as he thought she would change her mind. It was not true, as he had previously stated, that he gave her the stuff to take inkstains out of her dress. He had another lady friend m Gisborne, but was not keeping company with her. He did not desire to disclose her name.
Bail Refused
Accused, who had nothing to say, reserved his defence, and was committed for trial. On behalf of Dorn, Mr. Tompkins asked for bail, but the Bench regarded the charge in a more serious light than one of attempted murder by bludgeoning, and refused to grant the request. Accused was then charged with the theft of a quantity of cutlery, the property of Fow and Co., where he was employed, and which was found in his room. He was convicted and/ordered to come up for sentence on March 3.
The verdict came on 26 February 1926:
(By Telegraph.—Press Association. HAMILTON, 26th February.
A young man, Roy Charles Dorn, stood in the dock at the Supreme Court to-day, charged with attempting the murder of Muriel Tetzlaff on 7th January, and with counselling her to commit suicide. The major charge was withdrawn before: the case went to the jury. The prisoner pleaded not guilty.
Muriel Tetzlaff was attended by her mother, but Mr. Tompkins, for the prisoner, objected to the too close attendance by the parent, stating that in the lower Court the mother had noticeably prompted her daughter in certain answers. The mother was permitted to remain, but at some distance from the girl. Brokenly the girl told her story along the lines of the evidence given in the lower Court. Dorn told her he could not marry her, as the only girl he loved lived in Gisborne. She wrote a letter to Dorn to the effect that she was going to leave him free and get out of' the world. She wrote, as follows to Mrs. Dorn: "Dear Mrs Dorn,
— I promised Roy that I would not write to you again, but I think he will forgive me under the circumstances. When you receive this I will probably be where I will be no further bother to anyone. I know you practically hate me, but I learned to love you as dearly as if you were my own mother, and you have no idea how it hurt me to know you disliked me so. My father was going to force Roy to marry me, but I love Roy, and I thank God my love is not selfish, so I am taking the only way out to save Roy. So this is good-bye, and God bless you and, Roy.—Your broken-hearted friend, Muriel."
The letter to her mother read:—"Dear Mother, —When you receive this I will probably be beyond recall. I only hope to God I am. Roy went with dad yesterday, and got the thing fixed up, and yesterday afternoon he got a letter from that girl in Gisborne, and owned up to me that he had been down there at Christmas, so last night he came and told me he could not go on with it. He said he would rather die than tell her anything. He said that it was either him or I that would have to do it, because he would never marry me. So, mum, I can't bear it. I told him I would, mum. I love Roy better than life itself, so I can't go on without him and bear the shame. As soon as it's over ring him up; and tell him, dear. Give my love to all.—Your broken-hearted daughter, Muriel." The girl stated in another letter that she wrote her letter to Dorn, in her sound mind, and she had added that she could not ruin the man she loved by letting him marry her when she knew he loved someone else. Under cross-examination, witness said she had on more than one occasion threatened to take her life, but this was only to frighten Dorn into marrying her. She had no intention, however, of committing suicide.
Dr. Martin, of Ngaruawahia, -- said that when he called on Muriel Tetzlaff she was in immediate danger of death. Dorn gave evidence admitting intimacy with the girl. He always intended to marry her, but was unable owing to his financial position to do so at the time. On one occasion when she was pressing him to marry her, she put several moth balls in her mouth. He seized her by the throat and forced her to eject them. She threatened suicide on several occasions. On the night before she attempted her life she said she knew he did not love her, and the best thing was to end things. She asked him if he had any poison. He tried to persuade her against attempting her life. She seemed determined to commit suicide, however, and he gave her the cordite, thinking it would merely give her a headache and frighten her. The ammonia was weak, and he did not expect it to kill her, or even that she would take it. So contradictory was the prisoner's evidence, compared with the statement given to the police when arrested, that the Crown Solicitor was given leave to attack the prisoner's credibility. The prisoner was questioned as to previous convictions for theft, which he admitted.
After a retirement of fifteen minutes the jury brought in a verdict of guilty. Mr. Justice Stringer, in passing sentence, said the prisoner had been found guilty of a cruel, cowardly, and contemptible crime. It was very fortunate for the prisoner that the law allowed him to be charged on the minor offence. The maximum sentence of two years was passed.
I have yet to find out what happened to Muriel or her baby.


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The Global Reset Has Begun – Episode 1442b
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Since Anne Bradstreet in the seventeenth century, American poets have responded to the natural environment and its human transformation.
Poets have learned to see by their exposure to nature, then in turn have used their techniques of vision, music and metaphor to teach us how to see who and where we are.
This class considers poets of the Romantic and Transcendental movements, spends some time with Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, then focuses on the twentieth century, especially T.S. Eliot, Wallace Stevens, Robert Frost, Robinson Jeffers, and Elizabeth Bishop. We end with some contemporaries: Robert Hass, Charles Simic, Gary Snyder, and Mary Oliver.
Students may write either an analytical paper or a collection of their own poetry. Class meetings are supplemented by additional workshop sessions for student poets.
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After being away for a few weeks it's good to be home and get back to the NH vegetable garden. I planted the cool season stuff before we left and much of it is just barely above ground – the weather has been cold and things are only now getting started. The peas are six inches tall but the potatoes are only about an inch tall and the greens, beets, and carrots are not even that big. Things look warmer going forward and the soil has had a chance to digest the two trailerloads of horse manure, so I put in most of the rest of the garden. I planted bush beans and edamame soybeans, two varieties of corn, cucumbers, zukes, yellow and pattypan squash, pumpkins, butternut squash, more lettuce, greens, and broccoli, bok choi, basil, spinach, and parsnips. Tomorrow I'll retrieve the tomatoes from our friends who have been watching them and plunk them in as well. Then all that will be left is the peppers and eggplants, which will wait until it gets really warm.
Despite the cold the land is greening up wonderfully; it's that beautiful time of year when all the fresh leaves are impossibly vibrant and fresh looking – it always makes me wish I were some kind of ruminant, so I could eat it instead of just looking at it. As it is I'll just have to be satisfied with eating out of the garden, when it finally starts to produce.


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Mumbai: Known for his roles in films like "3 Idiots", "Golmaal", actor Sharman Joshi may be roped in for the role of Sumit, the protagonist in the forthcoming Indian sitcom television series "Sumit Sambhal Lega", an Indian adaptation of US sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond".
The makers have approached Sharman, who is known for his humorous roles in several films, to feature in the series.
"The makers feel that Sharman comes close to Raymond. He is funny, expressive and relatable," a source said in a statement.
The story will revolve around Sumit, the Indian 'Raymond', who will always be stuck in sticky family situations, leading to humorous moments.
The channel has roped in the writer of the original series, Steve Skrovan, to add the right punches. Sharman was last seen in the film "SuperNani", which was based on the Gujarati play, "Baa Ae Maari Boundary".
"Sumit Sambhal Lega" is scheduled to premiere this year in July on Star Plus.


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What is this game? I don't even know.
I know some things about it; I know it was a mod for the original Half-Life that used to be free but now costs 5 dollars, I know it is a very obvious Tron rip-off, where people in brightly colored outfits jump around on light platforms and throw light disks at each other, and I know that somehow, I own a copy of it in my steam library.
The first problem I ran into is that this is a multiplayer ONLY game. The only option is to play online. There is almost nobody playing this game online, and the few who are have been playing the game for years. Not a great way to start out. Luckily, I did find a third party bot, and was able to get a game going.
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In Spain for the month of April we got to experience an early Spring and because it was so cold here in April we are enjoying it all over again in May. We put lettuce, spinach and cilantro in today, all from seed. I realize we're late with those but we'll see what happens. We picked a batch of kale from last year's plants. They try to start up again and only get so far. We plan to get over to Case's on Norton pick the plants we intend to put in. We may be pushing it with those but we hear Mother's Day is the new Memorial Day for clear of frost days.
My sister thought we were goin to Lourdes and she asked us to pick a rosary up for her. She got confused because we had told her our cousin was going Lourdes for Easter before meeting us in St. Jean Pied de Port. Lourdes would have been the place to buy one but we found a nice one in Pamplona at religious store connected to the Cathedral. We dropped that off tonight after yoga.
It was hot in the old Brighton School No. 1 gym. Jeffery had the doors open. Brighton High School had a lacrosse game going on and they cranked a recording of the national anthem through their P.A. system. Jeffery told us the longer you practice yoga the easier it is to block out distractions.2 Comments


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Misdemeanor charges have been filed in Grundy County after a Lineville, Iowa man was arrested on Saturday at 28th Street and U-S 65 in Trenton.
29-year-old Alex Naylor is charged with driving while intoxicated and with operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license. Bond was set at $5,000 dollars.
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|Dress & Leggings GAP SALE; Kicker Boots (in the SALE!)
Someone has become obsessed with dressing themselves!!! Initially I found this to be fairly traumatic. She will only wear dresses, skirts, tights and occasionally leggings. There are cupboards full of really cute Monsoon romper suits and trousers which have never been worn. Previously I would try and force her to wear the clothes I wanted her to wear only to turn round two minutes later to find her taking them all off again, either that or we would have a total melt down resulting in screaming and throwing ourselves on the floor. As you can imagine when you are running late and trying to get out of the door this is less than the perfect start to a day. In the evenings Mimi will tell me what she intends to wear to playschool the next day to show her little friend N. Sometimes we end up with some strange combinations, however she is happy and I have learnt to deal with it. In fact I might sell some of her unworn clothes on ebay. I wonder if I was this fashion concious when I was her age!?


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The impact of non-communicable diseases is more than an alarming statistic for people across the Pacific. For many of us, it's a scary reality. Illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer touch our parents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins, and friends. Around 70-75% of deaths in the Pacific are attributed to NCDs, many of […]Read more
Completing the Circle of Pacific Storytelling: Our Home, Our People
Last year, I had the privilege of listening to and writing the incredible stories of four seemingly every day Fijians, who are living on the forefront of the impacts of climate change. Stories of resilience, courage, concern, adaptation and pure love – vei lomani – not just the sentimental kind, but the type of love […]Read more
Vei Lomani: Rupeni's story
On 20 February 2016, Tropical Cyclone Winston, the most intense (category five) tropical cyclone in the Southern Hemisphere on record, struck the mainland of Fiji, killing 44 people and injuring countless others. Hundreds of people lost their homes, with others seriously damaged, including Rupeni Vatugata's, 74, from the village of Namarai in the province of […]Read more
Ma'e na ma'e: Rebuilding Ra after Tropical Cyclone Winston
The province of Ra is one of the strongest, most ethnically and linguistically diverse communities in all of Fiji, with over 86 villages and a population of 29,464 (2007 census). And it is also well recognized for keeping keeping traditional Fijian values like vei lomani – directly translated as 'love in action' – alive. Rupeni Vatugata, a 74-year […]Read more
Vunisavisavi: Rising tides for one of Fiji's most sacred communities
Vunisavisavi is not, at first glance, what you'd expect to be the home of a King. Perched below steep hills, on the south-east coast of Fiji's second largest island of Vanua Levu, Vunisavisavi is relatively unassuming. Tucked quietly into the landscape, wrapped on both sides by the sea, the village is home to just 82 […]Read more
A Mother, A Teacher, A Climate Change Fighter: Meredani's Story
Vunisavisavi, a small community on the south-east coast of Fiji's second largest island, is tucked modestly into the landscape, surrounded by the sea. In the heart of this quiet community, is Meredani Koco. A 61-year-old mother, wife and retired teacher, Meredani is also, in many ways, a community leader. Without her perseverance, it is hard to say […]Read more
Waivunia Marine Park: Luke Tuibua's Story
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Hyderabad: Interviews for the selection of 2017-2018 batch of aspirants for the All India Services examinations began at the Civil Services Coaching Examination Academy at Maulana Azad National Urdu University on Monday (June 19) morning.
A record 6,900 students from all over the country had registered online for writing the entrance exam. However, those who actually took the exam were 1958.
Of these, 499 students have been selected for personal interviews. Among the students who have started appearing for interviews 100 will be picked up for coaching which will be spread over 15 months.
The Academy has its own purpose built building within the serene 200-acre MANUU campus. "The 15 month training program will focus on giving an intensive in-house coaching schedule for all 100 students that will comprise a select batch of civil service aspirants," Academy Director Dr Amir Ullah Khan said.
Dr Shakeel Ahmad, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of MANUU, said that the civil service academy is a unique institution that provides free coaching where eminent faculty like Prof Faizan Mustafa, Prof Abusaleh Shariff and Prof Amitabh Kundu, among others, will teach and monitor pedagogical tools.
Dr Mohammad Aslam Parvaiz, the Vice-Chancellor, had appointed a committee under Mr G Sudhir, retired senior IAS Officer, to review the working of the Academy.
The Committee recommended a longer duration program and mandatory hostel requirement for all students. This year, both the recommendations were implemented.
Khan said that the University will give 20 fellowships to those candidates who maintain 100 per cent attendance; score well in the mandatory ten tests a month and are successful in the elementary Urdu course that the University offers to its students.
Dr Shakeel Ahmad, said that the course will begin in the last week of July. These selected candidates will then be given rigorous coaching till September 2018. "All students will stay at the MANUU hostel as the program is designed to be 24/7 intensive training exercise," he said.
Mr. A K Khan, retired IPS and Advisor to the Telangana, described the Academy as a special initiative that is supported by his Government.
Mr Sudhir delivering his inaugural address at the start of the interview process, reiterated that this MANUU initiative "For the marginalized sections of society is in indeed a welcome step and will correct the underrepresentation of Women and Muslims in the civil service."
Yoga Day at MANUU
Hyderabad: National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell of Maulana Azad National Urdu University is organizing the International Day of Yoga 2017 on June 21 at 10.00 am at Indore Sports Complex in the campus.
According to Dr. Mohammad Fariyad, Coordinator NSS, Yoga expert Dr. Ramakant Sahoo, Yogacharya, Patanjali Yogpeeth, will deliver lecture on 'Yoga for healthy peaceful life' while Yogacharya Mr Ram Awatar Tiwari will give demonstration.
Dr. Shakeel Ahmad, I/c Vice Chancellor will preside over the programme. The Chief Guest of the event will be Dr. K. P. Singh, Finance Officer, MANUU. Slogan writing and sketch competition will be held for students on the same day.


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Trans-Feminism (Transgender Feminism)
by Gale Brooker
Tran feminism is a form of feminism that includes transgender and transsexual rights and issues, especially those of transwomen. Trans feminism has also been described as a social force working for the rights and goals of transsexual and transgender individuals.
This particular group has many struggles of their own, starting with having the heart and soul of one gender while having the genitalia of another. They also have huge economic struggles if they wish to have any medical procedures.
This type of feminism has created quite a stir among other groups. Some feminists feel they do not belong. One of the major reasons is because of how some Trans gender or transwoman behave or exaggerate their femininity. Another reason is some feel that trans genders could not possibly understand all the struggles and what it is to be a "true gender".
Many of the ideals and goals of transfeminists are very similar to other feminist groups. One of the strongest similarities is the belief that traditional gender roles should be broken down and even abolished, creating equality between the sexes. They also believe in equality among all people.
All though I am not a trans gender, I am a woman and always have been, I agree with their plight. I do not feel it fair for people to scorn others because of their differences. We are all different. We as society are all fighting to belong.
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Explore All over Indiana With the New GMC Acadia
Today there are hundreds of different SUVs and crossover SUV to choose from, and it can be hard to decide which SUV best fits your needs and lifestyle around the Merrillville and Crown Point IN areas. Drivers in Indiana want an SUV that can do it all. They want it to have a strong powertrain with towing abilities, have the latest safety features, and have flexible interior space for what ever life throws their way in the St John IN and Cedar Lake IN locations. For those drivers, look no further than the new GMC Acadia.
Power & Performance
The GMC Terrain has two powertrain options to offer, both with Stop-Start Engine Control System. The first engine is the standard four-cylinder engine with a six-speed transmission and gets an EPA estimated 21 MPG city. But for those drivers in the Crown Point IN area who need a little more power, upgrade to the available 3.6-liter V6 engine with Active Fuel Management and 310 horsepower. The Acadia's V6 engine can also tow up to 4,000 lbs. which is perfect for a smaller camper or boat for a weekend camping adventure. The Acadia also offers Traction Select to allow drivers to switch between five different driving modes for various road conditions.
Safety Features
We all want to get where we are going safely and in one piece. Which is why the GMC Acadia is available with the latest advanced safety features to watch out for danger and to react to prevent a collision or reduce impact. The Acadia offers Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Park Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Teen Driver. Teen Driver is a built-in system that encourages safe driving habits for new drivers. You can set parental limits on specific features and view a report card to see how your teen is driving. The Acadia is also available with Forward Collision Alert, Following Distance Indicator, Lane Keep Assist, and Safety Seat.
Standard Features
The standard features on the 2017 GMC Acadia is what separates the Acadia from the competition. The standard features will also help drivers in the Merrillville area decide that the Acadia is the perfect midsize SUV for them. Every Acadia is equipped with standard:
- Seven Passenger Seating
- Rear Vision Camera
- OnStar 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
- Seven Inch Diagonal Color Touch-Screen with IntelliLink
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Industry-first Front Center Airbag
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2018 GMC Acadia Trim Levels
Circle Buick GMC customers who are considering the versatile GMC Acadia have their choice of four main trim levels, a few different sub-trims, three seating configurations, two engines, and the choice of either all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive. The various options include:
Starting at the SLE-2 trim and above, you have your choice in seat configurations, with either a two-row, five-passenger option, a three-row, six-passenger option, or the three-row, seven-passenger option. Plus, there are a number of available features packages that can be added on, depending on which trim level you choose.
- 2018 GMC Acadia SL, while this entry-level trim is actually a custom-order that you'd have to wait for, it does have a nice roster of features if you choose it. It comes as a three-row vehicle with seating for seven people, and it's only available in front-wheel drive. Amenities include heated mirrors, rearview camera, keyless ignition and entry, tri-zone automatic climate control, smartphone integration, and GMC's signature safety features for teen drivers.
- 2018 GMC Acadia SLE, which can be further broken down to the SLE-1 and SLE-2. Ordered as the SLE-1, the Acadia comes with all the same features as the SL, plus it adds LED running lights and satellite radio. The SLE-2, meanwhile, adds foglights, a power-operated liftgate, remote engine start, and heated front seats. For seating, the SLE-2 comes standard with a set of second-row captain's chairs that reduce overall seating to six, although a bench-style seat is available as an option if you want to keep seating for seven.
- 2018 GMC Acadia SLT, which, like the SLE before it, can be further broken down to SLT-1 and SLT-2 levels. The SLT-1 model adds an automatically dimming rearview mirror, an upgraded audio system, a blind spot monitor, and a set of parking sensors in the rear. The SLT-2 also builds on earlier models, adding a more-powerful engine, as well as a lane departure warning system, frontal collision warning, and automatic high beam control.
- 2018 GMC Acadia Denali, the top trim in the Acadia family includes xenon headlights, a hands-free liftgate, a heated steering wheel, and ventilated front seats.
Starting at the SLE-2 trim and above, you have your choice in seat configurations, with either a two-row, five-passenger option, a three-row, six-passenger option, or the three-row, seven-passenger option. Plus, there are a number of available features packages that can be added on, depending on which trim level you choose.
All the Answers to Your Questions About the 2018 GMC Acadia Answered at Circle Buick GMC
With so many crossovers and SUVs crowding the streets and the market today, it can be tough knowing which one is best for you. Here at Circle Buick GMC, we strive to make sure you know all the details about the vehicles on our lot. If you have questions about our versatile, 2018 GMC Acadia, we have answers. If you don't see the answer to your question please, don't hesitate to contact us online, by phone, or in person. We're happy to help you gain some clarity around the features, performance, and safety aspects of this model.
How much is a new 2018 GMC Acadia?
A base model 2018 Acadia goes for around 29,000 dollars, while the top trim, the Denali, with all the bells and whistles, can be had for around 47,000 dollars.
How is the GMC Acadia on gas mileage?
The 2018 Acadia has two available engines, each with its own power and fuel economy ratings. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder option gets 193 horsepower and averages around 23 mpg combined. Meanwhile, the 3.6-liter V6 option gets 310 horsepower, and averages 20 mpg combined.
How much can a 2018 GMC Acadia tow?
The Acadia has an impressive tow rating of 4,000 pounds.
Will a GMC Acadia pull a boat?
With its 4,000-pound maximum tow rating, you should be able to comfortably tow a small boat or a family camper with your 2018 Acadia.
Where can I find deals on a new GMC Acadia near Merrillville or Matteson IN?
Right here at Circle Buick GMC, of course. Not only do we give you the best selection around for all Buick and GMC models, we also offer tremendous, budget-saving deals on brand new vehicles, including hard-to-beat lease deals on brand-new GMC Acadia models. Contact us today for the latest specials, and let us help you find a good fit for your budget!
When was the GMC Acadia last redesigned?
The GMC Acadia we have in stock underwent a major redesigned for the 2017 model year. The completely overhauled and revamped model is actually smaller than the first-generation model, but, it gained a lot of features and creature comforts in the process. Want to know all the details of this update? Contact us today!
Which GMC Acadia has leather seats?
Moving up to the mid-range trim, the 2018 GMC Acadia SLT-1 will add leather upholstery to your crossover, and every trim after that comes with it as well.
Which GMC Acadia has a sunroof?
None of the 2018 Acadia trims have a sunroof standard. However, a two-panel sunroof can be ordered as an option starting at the low-range, SLE-2 level.
Swing by Circle Buick GMC in Highland, IN to Test Drive the New Acadia Today!
To fully experience everything the new GMC Acadia has to offer, make your way down to Circle Buick GMC to go for a test drive. We are located at 2440 45th, right here in Highland, IN and are proud to serve drivers from all over the Cedar Lake IN, St John IN, Merrillville, Crown Point IN, and Hammond IN areas with all of their automotive needs.
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I had a list of four items: bananas, a toothbrush, tampons, and a new Brita filter and intended it to be a short trip, in and out, but I got lost in the seasonal sale aisles. Last month, the seasonal sale aisles had things like baby diapers, dish detergent, and paper plates. This month, with everybody getting excited about Spring its outdoor furniture, barbeque grills and seed packets.
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