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The digital landscape is changing. I've already mentioned before how the web is shaping businesses forever, music is no different. Creating a multimedia piece online is relatively easy now, with the rise of Youtube videos, and sites such as Qik and Animoto, make publishing multimedia content even easier. One of the problems many digital creatives face, is music licensing. If you want to use / share someone else's music, you have to be careful.
Hopefully this compilation of free open source and creative commons licensed music will help you to find the tunes you need to compliment your project – and who knows maybe it will help to propel the artist(s) to stardom. Please read the license before you use the stuff listed here. An attribution license may not let you use something commercially – or if you are going to profit from it. Large artists are starting to go down that route, Nine inch nails and more recently Portishead after freeing from their record label (page 2 of their Myspace blog) have started looking towards creative commons licensing models.
Archive.org Open Source Audio
URL: http://www.archive.org/details/opensource_audio
URL: http://opsound.org/music
Opsound is a gift economy in action, an experiment in applying the model of free software to music. Musicians and sound artists are invited to add their work to the Opsound pool using a copyleft license developed by Creative Commons. Listeners are invited to download, share, remix, and reimagine.
URL: http://www.bradsucks.net/
Brad Sucks is the name of a one man band. All MP3's are available for free download and can be mashed up and used in youtube videos / animations etc.
Josh Woodward
URL: http://www.joshwoodward.com/music/
Employing the same strategy as Brad Sucks, Josh Woodward offers free albums licensed under Creative Commons.
Nine Inch Nails – Ghosts
URL: http://ghosts.nin.com/
URL: http://www.jamendo.com/en/
Creative Commons
URL: http://creativecommons.org/audio/
URL: http://ccmixter.org/
ccMixter is a community music site featuring remixes licensed under Creative Commons where you can listen to, sample, mash-up, or interact with music in whatever way you want.
URL: http://www.sectionz.com/cc.asp
An electronic music community that offers Creative Commons-licensed tracks from genres like IDM, drum 'n' bass, and ambient.
URL: http://www.audionautix.com/html/free_music.html
URL: http://freepd.com/
This site currently has 19 pieces of music dedicated to the Public Domain, contributed by 1 composer.
URL: http://www.soundclick.com/business/license_list.cfm
SoundClick offers a search engine interface to find creative commons mp3's.
URL: http://www.magnatune.com/
I'm a big fan of the Magnatune approach to music distribution. Their offering allows you to use music in your project, whilst it is being created, then once you create something commercial, you can move to a commercial license.
http://www.freesound.org/ – Freesound focusses only on sound, not songs, which separates it from the crowd.
This is only scratching the surface. There are plenty of brilliant artists out there using creative commons licensing, now at least we have some great sites emerging online to find them. If you offer you music open source, stick a link in the comments for me, and I'll get you added in here.
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Thanks so much for the inclusion in this growing list. It's great to be pioneering in the
brave new world of the gift economy.
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Great collection. What do you think about open source music creation? In other words artists and listeners unite in one place. Song ideas, riffs, lyrics, drum tracks, guitar tracks etc. get added and tagged to a database. Different song elements can me mashed together to create new original music and shared. Perhaps this could result in the creation of bands that wouldn't have otherwise found each other. Maybe a band could produce music without ever having to meet in person. If the community likes what they hear maybe they would demand a live performance. This idea was inspired by Rivers Cuomo and "Let's Write a Sawng" on youtube. Of course this is without the centralized element.
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I need specifically "Creative Commons Atribution" music, because the other creative commons licences don't let me use the music for commercial projects like a videogame :(
do you know a webpage that has Creative Commons Atribution music? thank you for your information.


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With a quorum being present, the meeting was called to order.
Minutes from January 15, 2013 approved.
Provost Workman presented the list of candidates for tenure and sought the Committee's approval. He stated that there were two critical processes to the university: 1) the hiring process of our faculty; 2) the tenuring of faculty. Workman explained that tenure-track faculty must meet three expectations: teaching, research and service and that the tenure process is a challenging one. He then outlined the steps in that process including the dossier, internal and external evaluations of the candidate's work, a self-reflection, and presentation of scholarly work.
The tenure process is multi-staged beginning with the department level committee, followed by the chair and dean review, a review of the cross-college university P&T committee, the Provost's review and then the recommendation of the President. Tenure is a thoughtful and rigorous process. Provost Workman then read an excerpt of a candidate's external letter indicating the high level of achievement indicative of the quality of work in all our faculty.
There was discussion regarding what tenure really meant to faculty and the university. Provost Workman discussed the ideal of academic freedom but that after tenure, we continue to evaluate our faculty and if necessary, place them on an improvement plan. While tenure is a commitment from the university to the faculty member, it doesn't promise a "ticket to job security" if a faculty member is no longer meeting expectations. Additionally, our expectations at the time of tenure (particularly for scholarship) must be consistent with the resources we provide our faculty.
Motion: There was a motion to approve the 2013 list of tenure candidates. Motion seconded and approved unanimously.
Provost Workman sought approval for incoming chair of the Criminal Justice department, Dr. David Forde to be granted tenure (upon appointment). Dr. Forde is an accomplished scholar and administrator, already has been through the tenure process at his current institution and has been promoted to full professor.
Motion: There was a motion to approve Dr. David Forde tenure upon appointment. Motion seconded and approved unanimously.
Cheryl Gonzalez, Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity sought approval of the 2012-13 Florida Equity Report. Ms. Gonzalez provided the Committee with highlights from this year's report including our progress in diversity as an institution and the challenges we face in specific areas. She outlined specific initiatives where we have impacted employment, student services and athletic activities. She indicated that the commitment by the leadership is evident across the board.
Motion: to accept the report. Motion seconded and approved unanimously.
Due to time, the committee deferred this demonstration until the June BOT meeting.
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By throwing the planet's climate regulation systems out of whack, global warming is likely to cause more extreme weather events of every kind, including additional precipitation and flooding in some cases and more drying and drought in others—sometimes within the same region.
According to the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), a leading non-profit, increased temperatures on the Earth's surface due to global warming accelerates evapotranspiration, an otherwise natural process that takes moisture from land, plants and water bodies and moves it skyward into the atmosphere.
"In drier regions, evapotranspiration may produce periods of drought—defined as below-normal levels of rivers, lakes and groundwater, and lack of enough soil moisture in agricultural areas," reports UCS. "Precipitation has declined in the tropics and subtropics since 1970.
This drying trend is expected to continue through mid-century as the amount of land affected by drought grows significantly. Water resources in affected areas are predicted to decline by as much as 30 percent. "These changes occur partly because of an expanding atmospheric circulation pattern known as the Hadley Cell—in which warm air in the tropics rises, loses moisture to tropical thunderstorms, and descends in the subtropics as dry air," adds UCS. "As jet streams continue to shift to higher latitudes, and storm patterns shift along with them, semi-arid and desert areas are expected to expand."
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) adds that the sea level rise expected to accompany global warming (as the polar ice caps melt) could further complicate matters for water-constrained areas by contaminating critical inland underground freshwater reserves with salt (so-called "saltwater intrusion").
Another effect of unmitigated global warming will be a increased frequency of large wildfires and an expansion of burned over areas in already fire-prone regions like much of the Western U.S. NWF reports that researchers there are already noticing longer fire seasons, drier conditions persisting later into the year, and an increased frequency of lightning as thunderstorms are becoming more frequent and severe. The group adds that forest fires are expected to burn over twice as much of today's affected areas across 11 western states by later this century if conservative predictions about warming come true.
So what can be done? NWF stresses that every one of us can play a role by cutting back on our fossil fuel use (less driving and flying, less home heating and cooling, more efficient appliances, etc.). Another way to help is to take into account our own water use and making a concerted effort to cut back and conserve this most vital of all natural resources. NWF also wants land managers and policymakers to consider global warming when choosing water management strategies to meet multiple demands and to work to protect natural forest and wetland systems that absorb flood waters and provide efficient water storage.
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Dear EarthTalk: Has the McDonald's restaurant chain made significant improvements in recent years with regard to the environment? – Max Andria,
Long a poster child of environmental ills and health concerns, McDonald's has worked steadily over the last two decades to clean up its act. The company will never win over vegetarians, who eschew meat for health, animal welfare and even world hunger concerns (we'd feed more people by using the land used to grow animal feed to grow food for people instead), but it has otherwise made some significant strides.
The company first came under fire from greens in the 1980s for sourcing beef for its hamburgers from ranches on newly cleared, former rainforest tracts throughout the Amazon basin. In response, the company committed in 1989 to refuse beef sourced from recently deforested rainforest areas.
Environmentalists were also on the company's case about the waste it generates. So in 1990 McDonald's partnered with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and began phasing out its polystyrene "clamshell" food containers and increasing the recycled content of the other food containers and boxes it uses. EDF and the fast food giant developed a waste reduction plan that eliminated 300 million pounds of packaging, recycled a million tons of corrugated boxes and reduced waste by 30 percent in the decade that followed.
More recently, Greenpeace exposed the fact that expanded soy farming in
Likewise, McDonald's beef purchasing executives have gotten in on things: In November 2010 the company was lead sponsor of the World Wildlife Fund's first Global Conference on Sustainable Beef, an international meeting of stakeholders in the global beef system convened to discuss how to approach sustainable beef production in socially, environmentally and economically viable ways.
Another green highlight for McDonald's is its commitment to matching 30 percent of the electricity used at its company-owned stores with renewable energy credits from American wind power providers. And several Japanese McDonald's are participating in an energy-saving campaign employing 13 different green technologies with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 20 percent overall.
While McDonald's is moving in the right direction, it is still widely criticized for the waste it generates and its contribution to health woes such as obesity. For its part, the company has limited control over the 80 percent of its stores that are run by independent franchisees, so change under the golden arches is slow.
This past spring, McD's released its Global Best of Green report highlighting advances made in energy efficiency, sustainable packaging, anti-littering and greening the workplace at hundreds of its restaurants around the world, underscoring it's commitment to sustainability moving forward. The company hopes the new report will serve as a catalyst for franchisees to make similar improvements in their businesses.
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BISD terminates warehouse supervisor over timecard discrepancies
When officials overseeing payroll at the Beaumont Independent School District learned Friday, May 25, of overtime discrepancies coming from the maintenance department, punishment was swiftly handed down on the employee suspected of stealing funds. Aside from losing his job, the former employee – revealed in an Examiner investigation to be warehouse supervisor Daryl Johnson – was also referred to the BISD Police Department on allegations the maintenance worker billed BISD for persons who never performed any work for the district.
News of the employee's separation from BISD was released the same day Johnson was fired – first to school board members from retiring superintendent Carrol Thomas, and then to the media via assistant district spokesman Craig Eichhorn.
"Thomas told school board trustees today that it appears the fired employee had designed a scheme to pay two persons for work who did not work for BISD. In essence, it appears that the persons were paid wages for work not done," Eichhorn stated in the district's official news release May 25. "The district's police department is conducting a detailed investigation and expects to turn over all information to the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office as quickly as possible."
BISD PD Detective Sgt. Danny Moore said he couldn't comment on the suspect's identity, but could confirm his agency received a complaint alleging a maintenance worker was stealing payroll dollars from BISD on Friday, May 25.
"We are on the case," Moore said. "It's a complex investigation, so it will take a little time to complete. But the public can rest assured whoever perpetrated a crime against Beaumont taxpayers will be prosecuted to he fullest extent of the law."


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Aus 91 Designs von 23 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
We need a designer who can take the two children featured in our logo (dream-village.org) and turn them into characters that will appeal to children (age 6-10). These characters will be used in print (books) and online media (video games, cartoons, video).
We need someone to help us take the characters from our logo andconvert them into child-friendly characters that can be functional in avariety of media.
Our developers will take the characters you design,and use them in certain places throughout our beta. We do not needthese characters to be "perfect". Instead, we are hoping to use thesecharacters during our beta launch, which we will then use to reach outto interested investors. Once additional investment dollars aresecured, we'll flush these characters out in much greater detail.
You can watch a presentation we delivered on Dream Village at Wharton in mid-October, here (our session starts at the 12 minute mark and goes for about 15 minutes.)
Dream Village educates children aboutimportant social, economic, and environmental issues by combiningillustrated children's picture books with a fun and interactive webportal. Best of all, the children choose how and where Dream Villagemakes its charitable donations. With Dream Village, children learn,interact, and then affect real-life positive change.
Dream Village starts with a high quality,illustrated children's picture book that relates a true story aboutchildren from around the world who have overcome difficultenvironmental, economic, or social challenges
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These stories raise awareness/empathy forless-privileged people around the world, and encourage proactiveefforts to make the world a better place. Dream Village raises moneyfor innovative charitable organizations by donating a substantialportion of its profits to innovative nonprofit organizations. Byplacing the decision for which organizations get this money in thehands of our readers, we enable these children to experience thefulfillment that comes from making a difference. Note: At the ouset,Dream Village is focused on children Ages 6-10.
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- Vector art
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- UPDATED: Characters who strike a balance between all of the progress, 3-D animation we currently see, but with the simplicity of 2-D characters. Any concept that finds a creative way to balance the two, is important.
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#3. Tecalitlan
1814 W. Chicago
Chorizo Burrito
$4.95 (plus 40¢ sour cream = $5.35 total)
Think comfort. As in comfort food in a comfortable environment. I was a little bit reluctant to include Tecalitlan in the bracket at first, on the theory that it just seemed too darn nice. It's the only restaurant we've been to so far where you actually have to wait to be seated, for instance, and the only one where the waiters are dressed in full uniform, including ties. But then I came to my senses and realized that there's nothing wrong with a little extra style -- provided that you aren't paying through the nose for it. You can go all upscale at Tecalitlan if you like, paying for $16 seafood dishes and $6 margaritas ... but you can also order a chorizo burrito for less than $5 and feed yourself for about a week. It's sort of like the heart of a little taqueria trapped within the body of one of those fancy dives on Wells Street.
The Food: When I encounter a burrito as large as the ones that you'll get at Tecalitlan, I've gotten into the habit of cutting it in half. This is partly to increase its photographic value, and partly to make it a little bit less intimidating to consume. When I did this today, I immediately realized that I'd made a mistake: about half the finely-ground chorizo came tumbling out, like candy out of a piñata. Really, though, the mistake might have been ordering a chorizo burrito to begin with. Chorizo is a fine ingredient for tacos, and a fine complement to any number of Latin dishes that run the gambit from breakfast to dessert. As the primary filling in a burrito, however, it tends to create some problems with structural integrity.
So, forgiving the fact that this burrito was a big holy mess that required the use of a knife and fork to consume, it was a pretty tasty affair. Tecalitlan's chorizo has a distinct and attractive flavor, tending toward the sweet side rather than spicy, with tastes of both paprika and cinnamon. It was also sort of mixed together with the refried beans into one continuous whole, which tended to reinforce the sweetness. The quality of the meat itself was decent, but it was perhaps ground up a little too finely to optimize texture. The tortilla was a strength -- thin and just slightly crispy. But the house salsa, a sort of spiced up pico de gallo, while very fresh-tasting and quite a nice complement to the free tortilla chips, was a little bit too weak to do much to augment the stronger flavors of the chorizo.
All in all, it was an above-average burrito that would be easy to mistake for excellent an one under the influence of a few of Tecalitlan's potent margaritas. But I suspect that it's not the best item on their menu, nor does it rank with the 'elite' dishes that we've tried in the competition so far (Traspasada's torta, Dona Naty's al Pastor, and La Pasadita's carne asada are clearly in the elite group; El Taco Veloz's chorizo tacos were close).
The Experience: This is where Tecalitlan really distinguishes itself; you're getting a more professional service experience for no more than you'd pay elsewhere. Particular bonus points go to the complimentary chips, which were perhaps the freshest that we've tried so far. My waiter seemed slightly surprised that I'd left about one-third of my burrito unfinished -- I can't really understand that reaction, since this burrito was easily big enough to satiate two normal-sized adults -- but he offered to wrap the rest of it up for me to go, which is always a nice thing to do.
Tecalitlan's interior is beautiful, atmospheric without being overwrought, the highlight of which is a fresco-style painted ceiling. The seating area is probably more designed for couples and groups than it for lone hungry wolves on their lunch break, but the bar area and the takeout counter represent alternatives, and you'll wind up feeling a little bit spoiled either way.
Tecalitlan: Round 1 Review
#3. Tecalitlan
Posted by Nate Silver at 6:07 PM
2 comments:
- Quality said...
Nate, given what seems like table service as Tecalitlan, I assume you're tipping the wait staff. This raises two questions:
1) Do you tip at counter service taquerias?
2) Do you factor tips into the Price/Value calculation?
Keep up the good work.
- Nate said...
I'm usually tipping everywhere when I go somewhere for the Burrito Bracket because I'm taking photos of their food, which is inherently a little bit obnoxious.
Under ordinary circumstances, I'll often leave $1-$2 bucks but not always.
The cost of tips is not really figured into the price/value metric. On the other hand, most of the places that you're expected to tip, you also get free chips, so it sort of balances out.


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Despite an otherwise tepid voter turnout, especially on election day, the citizens who did cast their vote at the ballot box ousted four incumbents Saturday night, with the suprise of the evening coming from District 1, where Jack Chatman was unseated by Raymond Scott, 507-336.
In District 2, Liz Segler held on to her seat by a comfortable 57-vote margin, outlasting Cal Jones 287-230.
In District 3, Mayor Pro-Tem Morris Albright III had no problem dispatching former Port Arthur Mayor Oscar Ortiz, tallying 704 votes to Ortiz's 206.
The first runoff of the night came from District 4, the most contested of the races, with four candidates vying for the spot. Incumbent Martin Flood actually received the fewest votes of anyone, registering only 208, while Harold Doucet and Warren Field will go to a runoff July 2nd. Doucet finished with 441 votes while Field finished with 305. Michelle "Robertson" Dorsey tallied 233.
In perhaps the most contentious race of the election, Position 7, which featured a political newbie and the youngest candidate in the field, Derrick Freeman, against the incumbent D. Kay Wise and longtime Port Arthur politician Willie "Bae" Lewis; Freeman positioned himself for a runoff against Lewis by racking up 1216 votes to Lewis' 1192. Wise was close behind with 1103. The Position 7 runoff will take place July 2nd as well.
And finally, in Position 8, Tom Henderson's reign is over as EDC President Kerry "Twin" Thomas will switch seats and take over as Position 8 Councilman after he amassed 1765 votes to Henderson's 1327. Judy Holton finished with 357.
On the Port Arthur Board of Trustee side, two seats were open and to no surprise, Thomas Kinlaw III easily lapped the rest of the field and secured one spot with his 2158 votes while Kenneth Lofton, the lone incumbent in the race, finished second with 1412 and will hold on to his spot. James Monroe and Julie Samuels finished third and fourth 985 and 741 votes respectively.
According to city officials, the new council members will be sworn in May 24th, and those holding seats in the runoff will maintain those seats until the runoff is completed. There is some uncertainty as to who will be the Mayor Pro-Tem because it is supposed to come from District 4 after the swearing in. But with no representative from District 4 decided until July, it's possible the Mayor Pro-Tem position could go to District 5, currently held by John Beard.


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1. Call to order/roll call.
2. Approval of the minutes of the November 27, 2012, subcommittee meeting.
3. Education Efficiency Audit of West Virginia's Primary and Secondary Education System.
A. Response to recommendations in the Education Efficiency Audit.
- Josh Sword, WV-AFT
- Jackie Long, President, WVSSPA
B. Overview of the process for Forums sponsored by the WVEA on the Audit.
- Dale Lee, WVEA 4. Other business.
- Further questions, if any, on From Audit to Action: Students First; West Virginia Board of Education.
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UPDATE: No Victim ID'ed in Apparent Appleton Abduction
APPLETON (AP) - Authorities say they have exhausted all their leads in the apparent abduction of a female in western Minnesota.
The Swift County sheriff's office says authorities have not identified a victim in the case and are expanding their search into surrounding states.
The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension issued a crime alert which says a young female was abducted by at least three people in a dark-colored SUV in Appleton about 8 p.m. Monday.
The BCA says a white, heavy-set man wearing a black hooded sweat shirt and dark pants got out of the SUV during the abduction. Investigators say at least two others were in the SUV, which was last seen heading south on Highway 7.
Anyone with information is asked to call Appleton police or the Swift County sheriff's office.
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I'm 6'1", around 175# and will be doing most of my riding in Bodega Bay.
Bigger is better I'm told, but how big should I go?
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Beginner Board Size??
As a beginner what size board should I get?
I'm 6'1", around 175# and will be doing most of my riding in Bodega Bay.
Bigger is better I'm told, but how big should I go?
Thanks for the help!
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Twin or directional?
For twins you'll be happy on a 135-138cm. Make sure to take width into consideration.
Example: 40-42cm for size 11-12" feet.
I'm a 11.5 foot size and I can't ride anything narrower than a 40cm. My board is 41cm wide and it feels perfect.
For a directional look for something around a 5'6x18"x2" or go a little longer and slightly wider.
Good luck. Support local if you can!
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Mcarson, thanks for posting. I had a similar question.... I am a beginner, 6'0, 180 lbs, have a North Jaime 133/40. I am having a lot of trouble particularly staying upwind.
Of course, the easiest route is to blame the equipment, I'm sure my technique leaves a lot to be desired, but I want to make sure I have the equipment that allows me to adequately learn. Should I invest in another TT, perhaps 140+ or should I just perservere with the current board ?
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Are you a beginner with a board or just with a kite?
A twin tip with nice flex is going to be forgiving compared to a surf style.
Also, if you have limited experience on a board- try to get as much practice as possible without having to deal with a kite. Head to the cable park in Sac, find a friend with a boat to get towed behind and/or get a longboard skate. Anything that you can do to increase your board coordination will transfer.
I ride a 138 and 139 tt, which is what i am used to for wakeboarding(prior life). I do plan on getting a 134 to travel with that doesnt have to be as forgiving.
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ALL BEGINNERS, please get the biggest twin-tips you can find or capable of purchasing ... (speaking from experience, I am 150 lbs and was able to upwind/hold ground with 144x46 tt, 14 meter kite at 8 - 9 knts)
I started last year with a beat up 160cm long litewave twin tip. I love that board for learning. I weigh 200 lbs and 6'2". I just recently graduated to a 138 cm board but still take my litewave with me as a session saver when the wind gets light.
Taking lessons on whatever equipment you have is key to riding upwind.
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It is definitely easier to learn on a bigger board because it gets up on a plane quicker. I am 6'1" tall and 190lbs. For reference, my beginner board was a 147 x 42 (2009 Naish Haze)) and my current board is a 136cm x 41cm (2012 North Jaimie).
Personally, I don't see much point in blowing money at that cable park in Sacramento. You'd be much better off just spending as much time as possible kiteboarding. But one thing I learned the hard way is that you actually need some wind if you want to get up and ride or go upwind (imagine that). I spent way too many days at Alameda with the kite barely flying and not enough power to do much of anything except slowly drift down the beach...
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Thanks guys for the tips. Helpful stuff.
As fun as it may be, not sure I have the time to drive to Sac to tool around on a wake board. Much rather get dragged around in BB for an afternoon!
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Q:I'm in California, and my folks live in Massachusetts. Mom had a stroke that paralyzed her left side, but now I'm concerned about Dad. He's 78 and insists he can handle everything, but I can tell that caring for her is hard on him. What can I do from here to help? -- Crystal C., Riverside, Calif.


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If you are a classic car buff then there is probably a special place in your heart for Ford classic cars--and especially those from the 1960s. The key collectible Fords from that era were the Fairlane, Falcon, Galaxie, Mustang and Thunderbird. Each has its devotees and each has its own unique charms.
Ford Classic Cars from the 60s and 70s
The most popular cars manufactured by Ford in the 60s and 70s are:
- Ford Fairlane.The Fairlane was introduced with the 1955 model as a full sized car, but when Ford unveiled the 1962 edition the car had been redesigned as a midsized vehicle, as the Fairlane is known to be, as it was manufactured through the 1960s. The Fairlane was immortalized in 1965's James Bond film "Thunderball"
- Ford Falcon.The Ford Falcon was even more exclusively a product of the 1960s. The first model year was 1960 and the 1970 model was the final one. The Falcon was smaller than many of the other vehicles made during that decade--but by today's standards it would be called mid-sized. After 1970 the name was transferred to another model of Ford, but the 1960s Falcon's were the genuine article
- Ford Galaxie.Ford's Galaxie was a full-sized car that was first introduced with the 1959 model. Like the Fairlane the car was only manufactured into the early part of the 1970s. However, the original Galaxie design had a shorter shelf life as the 1969 model saw a redesign
- Ford Mustang.The Ford Mustang has been one of Ford's best loved and most enduring models. Originally designed from the Ford Falcon, the first model year in which Mustangs were manufactured was 1964. The car was the inspiration for a number of "pony cars" including the Chevy Camaro. Of all the Fords currently in production only one has been around longer than the Mustang--the F series pick up truck. The 1960s era of the Mustang is where it all began and while many collectors think of the Mustang more as a pure muscle car, it has endeared itself to plenty of others
- Ford Thunderbird.The Thunderbird was another of Ford's more popular name plates--enduring from its origins in 1955 all the way to 2005. Still, the Thunderbirds of the 1960s have always been the most interesting to many collectors. While the first edition in the 1950s was a response to Chevrolet's Corvette and was therefore a two-seater, starting with the 1958 edition Thunderbird had four seats. The Thunderbird went through more redesigns in the 1960s than the rest of the Fords of that era. Counting the original entry that ran from 1958 to 1960 there were four different versions of the car during the decade.
Those wanting to begin a hobby in car collecting--or those who have been involved for a long time--may want to look into Ford models form the 60s.
Common Ford Classic Car Characteristics
If you're a Ford classic car enthusiast, collector or restorer chances are you are already familiar with the different makes and models. Through the years Ford has produced some beautiful automobiles that have gone down in history as some of the finest examples of workmanship and creativity. In this article we take a look at some of the common Ford classic car categories and their characteristics.
- 1953 Ford.The company had been in the market for 50 years and announced a new model to mark the occasion. Though the 1953 Ford model was mostly an aesthetic upgrade on the previous year's models, the 1953 Ford was a landmark in the company's distinguished journey. The steering wheel was adorned with a medallion engraved with the legend "50th Anniversary 1903-1953" to mark the occasion. The front grille showed a bigger horizontal bar and the center bullet was market with 3 vertical stripes on each side
- 1960 Ford.The 1960 Ford classic car was an innovative design with an eye-catching chrome band that extended from the front bumper to over the fender and straight back to the rear fins. The grille encased 4 headlights while the taillights were modified into extended semi-circular shapes
- The Ford Anglia.The Ford Anglia was produced between the years 1939 and 1967 and acted as a blueprint for the Ford Popular that was later produced in the post-war era. The Anglia was manufactured under 4 different models and the standard-issue Ford Black was the color used for most. Vertical radiators, transverse leaf springs in both the front and rear suspension and roomy luggage space were some of the features
- The Ford Popular. Built between 1953 and 1962 the Popular was no doubt one of the most well-liked automobiles of the time and was the cheapest car being sold in Britain. The Popular was modeled on the style of the E494A Anglia that had found favor with many during the years before war. The car came to be known for its simplistic features, such as minimalist use of chrome, wiper motorized by a single vacuum, and an austere vinyl trim. The car became extremely popular, true to its name, because as compared to other cars that were produced in the post-war age, the Ford Popular was an affordable automobile that functioned well without being a strain on the pocket
Average Cost of Maintaining Ford Mustang Project Classic Cars
The do it yourself rebuilding of project or classic cars is an enjoyable hobby for many car enthusiasts. It's also a good way to get your hands on a rare or expensive car for less money. However, you'll have to be prepared to spend a good deal of time and money restoring your project car. Once you've built the car itself, your expenses are not completely taken care of, however. In order to maintain a 1959 Ford Mustang, for instance, you'll have to pay for a variety of maintenance charges that will help to ensure that your vehicle stays in excellent condition for years to come.
Routine Inspections
Although every vehicle requires a set of regular inspections in order to ensure that all of the parts are functioning properly, a 1962 Ford Mustang and other model years of this classic car require arguably more attention than standard, up-to-date vehicles. One of the reasons for this is that Ford Mustang classic cars (and especially those that have been rebuilt from damaged or stripped off vehicles) are susceptible to a variety of damages that other cars aren't. Recent improvements in technology, paint and other components of vehicles have helped to protect them against exposure damage, driving damage and other types of stress. Ford Mustang cars that are older and project cars do not receive these benefits.
Although there is no prescribed schedule of mechanic's inspection for a Ford Mustang, most owners choose to take their vehicles in every few months up to every couple of years. You can expect to pay anywhere from a couple of hundred up to several hundred dollars for any of these inspections.
Replacing Standard Components
Like other cars, Ford Mustangs have parts that wear out routinely. These include the brake pads, the oil filters and more. Replacing these parts is the most common part of standard maintenance for these vehicles. It can cost somewhat more for these components than for their equivalents in more common vehicles, simply because the Ford Mustang is a rare and classic project car. Still, don't expect to have to spend more than a couple of hundred dollars on these parts every few months.
Changing the Oil
You'll need to change the oil frequently in your Ford Mustang. The process of changing the oil is relatively easy and can be done at home for only a few dollars. However, if you hire a mechanic or other service to change the oil in your Ford Mustang, you'll have to pay a bit more.
Fuel Costs and Insurance
Depending upon the engine in your Ford Mustang, you may have to buy special high octane fuel for the vehicle. This tends to be more expensive than standard gasoline. Additionally, if you've rebuilt a project car and intend to drive it, you'll need to purchase insurance. This can be quite expensive due to the relative liability risks associated with personally built vehicles.
Where to Find Ford Project Cars for Sale
If you're in the market for a car you can rebuild yourself to your own specifications and design style, Ford project cars may be an excellent place to begin your search. Whether you want a classic Mustang project car or a Thunderbird project car, there are a wide range of different types of Ford vehicles that are easy to rebuild. Unlike less common vehicles, these cars are typically easy to find parts and assistance for, making them a great choice for both the experienced rebuilder and the novice alike. One of the most difficult parts of the rebuilding process, however, can be the initial step. Finding a car frame and basic body you can use as your base. Read on for a set of guidelines on how to find Ford project cars for sale.
Salvage Lots.
One of the best resources for car parts and frames both is the salvage lot. A salvage lot is a type of used car dealership that specializes in vehicles that have been severely damaged and are in need of full rebuilding. These cars are oftentimes so damaged they cannot be driven off the lot. In many cases they come in pieces. This makes for an excellent source of project cars. What many people love about salvage yards is they have a very good price structure for most damaged vehicles, meaning that you'll be able to save money as well.
Private Sellers
Look in classified ads in your community for a list of private sellers. This is less certain than a salvage lot, but if you take the time to look through your local newspapers and classified ads frequently, you may find an even better deal on a Ford project car if you keep your eyes open. These situations tend to prove most beneficial to people who have some degree of flexibility in the exact car they purchase.
Online Sales
Another very important source for Ford project cars is the Internet. There are a huge number of different sites that can help to sell you a vehicle or to connect you with people who will be able to sell you a vehicle. Begin by looking to auction sites like eBay. You may also wish to consider sites like craigslist that allow people to sell cars via classified advertisements. There are also a number of retail sites and national salvage lot chains that have websites as well. Keep in mind there are risks to buying a vehicle online, so exercise caution before making a purchase.
Related Questions and Answers
Where is the Best Place to find Old Ford Cars for Sale?
If you are looking for old Ford cars for sale, one of the best places to search is the Internet. Classic car websites are a great place to find the perfect vehicle for you. These sites can be searched by year, make and model, so you can narrow your search to just Ford vehicles. One of the better sites for classic cars is Auto Trader Classics. Another high quality site is Classic Cars.com. You can also check out local classic car shows. If you have a particular model in mind, for example, the Mustang, joining a club or forum can also help you find your car.
Are there any Ford Auto Auctions for Antique Car Models?
There are not many Ford auto auctions when it comes to classic cars. There are tons of classic car auctions every year, but in most cases, they sell all makes and models of classic cars. There are national auction companies that specialize in classic cars. Barrett-Jackson is a leader in the classic car auctions and holds a number of them every year. You can find most types of vehicles at these auctions. Fords tend to be popular as they made a number of highly collectible classic cars. Mecum Auctions is another auction house that deals mainly with classic cars and hot rods.
How Many Different Ford Auto Models are there?
If the question is how many Ford auto models are currently in production, the answer is 19. Ford is currently producing and selling 19 different models. This includes all cars, vans, SUVs and hybrids. If the question concerns the number of models that have been produced in the history of Ford, the answer is in the thousands. It would be hard to pinpoint an exact number. Ford has produced billions of vehicles over the course of its history and models have come and gone. The number would vary depending on the country you are interested in. Ford sells vehicles around the world and makes different models for different countries.
Where can I Buy Ford Car Parts Online?
There are tons of places to buy Ford car parts online. Doing a Google search will bring up pages of results. A couple of the better known places would be Auto Parts Warehouse. They currently have over 170,000 Ford parts in stock. Ford Parts is the official Ford parts site. These sites let you search the parts by year, make and model of your vehicle. There are other sites that specialize in older Ford parts if you are looking to restore a classic Ford vehicle. MAC'S is one of the better known classic parts stores.


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The Art of War
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Previous translations of The Art of War have presented Sun Tzu's classic from the point of view of military strategy, Chinese history, or Taoist philosophy. This translation—accompanied by the translators' in-depth essays and illuminating line-by-line commentary—offers a fresh perspective on this ancient Chinese text. Here, Sun Tzu's strategic principles of warfare (based as they were on the fundamental insights of the Chinese spiritual and philosophical tradition) are seen as universally relevant—the foundation for personal transformation and the creation of an enlightened society.
In this translation of The Art of War, Sun Tzu's teachings are revealed in an entirely new light.
- War is any situation that demands hard choices about creation and destruction, life or death.
- The state is the system in which we live—our household, our culture or society, or our own mind.
- Defense ensures the integrity of our boundaries and allows life to flourish within them.
- Force is the energy of concentrated action.
- Victory lies in bringing others around to embracing a larger view—one that includes their own—without ever going to battle.
"The commentary and essays included will help the reader appreciate that this work has endured, not simply as a manual for the conduct of warfare but because of the depth of the principles on which it is based and their applicability to everyday life." —Library Journal
"An exhilarating experience. The principles of translation are among the best I have ever encountered. They have a collective genius. . . ." —Victor H. Mair, Professor, Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Pennsylvania
"The Denma Group show us how to apply Sun Tzu's wisdom in everyday situations." —James A. Autry, co-author of Real Wisdom: Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching


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US Wholesale Prices Fell 0.2 Percent in October
WASHINGTON (AP) - Wholesale inflation fell in October as a big drop in gasoline and other energy prices offset a rise in the cost of food.
The Labor Department says wholesale prices dipped 0.2 percent in October. It was the first decline since May and followed big gains of 1.1 percent in September and 1.7 percent in August, increases that had been driven by spikes in energy.
Energy prices retreated a bit in October, dipping 0.5 percent but food costs were up 0.4 percent as the summer drought continued to put pressure on some food prices.
Core prices, which exclude food and energy, fell 0.2 percent in October, the biggest drop in two years. Over the past year, core prices were up a moderate 2.1 percent, evidence inflation remains under control.
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Authorities are on the hunt for ex-Los Angeles cop Christopher Dorner, who is suspected of killing three people in a revenge-fueled murder spree against the LAPD, which he hates for firing him. So far, Dorner remains on the run. There are at least 100 cops searching for him in the snowy San Bernardino mountains. But perhaps there's one person who can get Dorner to phone home. And that person is ... Charlie Sheen?!!
Sheen has filmed a short video urging the hunted man to call him. Is it because Sheen understands crazy? Because they are tiger blood related? What?
Before Dorner went on his killing spree -- allegedly shooting the daughter of an LAPD captain and her fiance, and killing another officer and injuring two more, he wrote about his life philosophies and killing plans and motivations on Facebook.
In his "manifesto," Dorner not only detailed his rage against the LAPD, but his admiration for many celebrities, including Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Kelly Clarkson, Kate Winslet, Louis CK and Charlie Sheen. (Hey, he was an LA cop.) Charlie seems to be one his favorites. He singled him out by writing:
Charlie Sheen, you're effin awesome.
In his video plea, Charlie says:
You mentioned me in your manifesto, so thank you for your kind words. I'm urging you to call me. Let's figure out together how to end this thing.
Since Charlie doesn't leave his phone number, I'm assuming Dorner already knows it? Maybe these two chaps have had contact before? Orrrrr could this just be a publicity stunt on Charlie's part? Hmm. Tough call. Winning!
Anyway, if Dorner doesn't respond to Charlie, maybe Bill Cosby can make a plea too. Dorner seems to like him even more than Charlie.
Do you think Charlie can get Dorner to turn himself in?
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Egbert stifles Herd
The Herd has come alive in the month of June, posting a .275 (213-775) team batting average in the month. That's 2nd best in the IL behind only Rochester (.284) but Jack Egbert was pitching the best game of his season. Egbert faced just three over the minimum through his season best eight innings while striking out seven.
Chip Ambres popped his second home run in the first inning… Mike Lamb was held hitless for the first time in 11 games.


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May 26, 2005
Your House Or Mine ??
Imagine there is a beauty queen living right across the street from your house, a dream come true kind of girl that recently became Miss Universe.
Miss Universe is about to make your whole neighborhood famous, you will be giving interviews to International TV channels and newspapers about your memories playing together as kids ..
Now Miss Universe needs to repaint her house to suit her new status, you see, she cannot afford to move to a higher class neighborhood, so it is decided that she will not only paint her house red white and blue, she will paint all the houses in the street with those colors to make the neighborhood suit her "new status", you like her, you like having your house re-painted, you have even been planning to refresh your house paint as soon as you can afford it, you just can't imagine living in a tri-color house, your house, you are also in for a shock when you discover that you don't even have a say about it!
Miss Universe has already deployed painters on every roof in your street merrily tri-coloring the neighborhood! Your next door neighbor started to tri-color his house long before the painters arrived, and the one next to him refused to have his house tri-colored unless he pays for it from his own pocket in full! Another neighbor is taking money to allow the painters in, another neighbor his house was taken over by a thief and will allow the tri-colors if he has a chance to win his house back, as for the rest, they cannot be bothered to even consider that something wrong is happening.. You are beginning to feel like your neighborhood is an asylum and you are the only sane one left!
Again, you want your house painted! You just can't stand someone else force painting your house, and in colors that don't suit your taste! Miss Universe is not painting your house out of generosity, she is doing it for her own interests, and forcing her tri-colors and schedule on every body else, moving out is not an option, what would you do?
7 comments:
- Evil Odd said...
Hehe... smart...
As for what you would do .. You'd have to spill paint (of the colour that you like) on Miss Universe herself!
- Sheltox said...
Keep her busy with smaller things. Make her realize her own problems, and take a gun and defend your home. Like that's going to happen in the arab world!
- nat said...
I would like to post some food for thought. I am an American so let me get that out of the way and I'm even a Texan (the state Bush is from). But I agree with you that the American "brand" of democracy is not a commdity that can be force fed to those who do not want it. !IF! governments in the Middle East are to change into democracies it must be by their own evolution. I would just like people to know that many Americans feel this way and agree with your sentiments.
- Dalulla said...
Stand up for Miss Universe, that is what i would do... For me as an individual, i would (will) stick to what i want, stick to my values, i never let anyone force anything on me, not in the past and not now, and i pray and hope not ever. Fight for my rights if i have to or die trying rather than not trying at all!
We must be convinced of what and who we are to be able to have a stand. That is what I personally believe in. We need to respect and appreciate who and what we are, and be proud too. Believing is the whole issue, but unfortunately many people have become multicolored, abandoning their own corlor, to the extent i believe they forgot what it was in the first place. We need to go back and think straight, and for those who are unable to, those who still remember must remind the ones who have forgotton, but in the proper way, not by force, not by violence but through moderation, and through steps. With patience and proper guidance things will work out for the best.
I Do HAVE LOTS OF HOPE And will continue to do so. Nothing will change that insha'Allah.
- Dalulla said...
Just wanted to add. I really enjoy your posts. I respect the way you think alot.
- Karim Elsahy said...
I've started a blog pushing for a new Pan Arabism, come check it out. Let me know what you think.
Karim Elsahy
- Matt said...
I agree with Nat, another American here, and part of a growing number of Americans, that feel we can not force feed democracy to the middle East. Great thoughts


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Frequently Asked Questions About HIV/AIDS (Part One)
January 2010
What exactly is AIDS?
AIDS is a disease caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
In this disease, HIV damages the immune system, so the body is no longer able to fight off diseases that normally it would be able to fight off.
HIV infects and eventually destroys a specific type of cell in your immune system called a CD4 cell (also called a T4 cell or a T helper cell).
Think of the CD4 cells as the generals of the immune-system army. The CD4 cells tell other immune-system cells what to do when an invading organism, germ or cancer cell is found in the body. Basically HIV kills off the CD4 cells (that is, it kills off the generals of the army). When the generals of the immune-system army are killed off, the rest of the immune system doesn't know what to do to fight off invaders. This is how HIV damages the immune system.
When HIV first enters the body, your immune system immediately attacks the virus, and keeps it under control for a number of years. During this time, the virus is at constant battle with your immune system. Your body tries to get rid of the virus, but is only able to keep it under control.
After a number of years, your immune system starts to lose its battle against HIV. Then, after an average of 10 years of fighting HIV, if you're not taking HIV treatment, your immune system starts to weaken. This is when full-blown AIDS begins. During this 10-year period, a person may have no symptoms at all, and feel fine and look fine. During this time, the person is considered HIV positive, but does not yet have AIDS.
Definition of AIDS
The definition of AIDS in the U.S. is a very specific one. In order to be diagnosed with AIDS, a person must meet the following requirements:
First, a person must be diagnosed with either HIV-1 or HIV-2.
Second, in addition to having HIV, a person must have at least one of the following:
The normal CD4 cell count ranges between 800 and 1,200, or greater than 29%. A cell count below 500 or below 29% indicates an initially damaged immune system. A cell count below 200 or below 14% indicates a severely damaged immune system. An opportunistic disease is a disease that primarily causes illness given the opportunity of a damaged immune system.
If a person has HIV and meets any of the three criteria above, he or she is considered to have full-blown AIDS. If a person doesn't have HIV, or doesn't meet one of the three additional requirements above, they do not meet the definition of AIDS.
Note that if a person with HIV has a severely damaged immune system (that is, a CD4 count less than 200 or less than 14%), he or she meets the definition of AIDS even if they do not have an opportunistic disease. It is therefore possible for a person to have full-blown AIDS and have no symptoms at all. If a person has HIV and an opportunistic disease, they also meet the definition of full-blown AIDS. When a person does show symptoms, it is usually due to one of the opportunistic diseases.
Also, once someone has been diagnosed with AIDS, they will always be considered to have AIDS, regardless of any clinical changes later on. For example, if a person has HIV, and a CD4 cell count below 200, they are considered to have AIDS. If their CD4 cell count later goes back above 200, they are still considered to have AIDS.
Which body fluids can transmit the HIV virus, and which ones don't?
Blood, pre-cum, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk all contain high concentrations of HIV, and all have been linked to transmission of the virus.
Saliva, tears, sweat and urine can have the virus in them, but in such small concentrations that nobody has ever been infected through them. However, if any body fluid is visibly contaminated with blood, the risk of transmission exists.
This article was provided by Rick Sowadsky, M.S.P.H..


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Mo. Students to Get Help Applying for Colleges
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - Some Missouri high school students will be getting some one-on-one help this week applying for colleges.
The Missouri Department of Higher Education says the state is participating for the first time in what's known as "College Application Week." Similar events are held each fall in 24 other states.
Members of the Missouri College Advising Corps will be available to help students at 26 high schools in the Kansas City and St. Louis areas and parts of rural Missouri.
The goal is to increase the number of college applications coming from students in low-income families and from those who would be the first in their families to attend college.
The advisers are recent University of Missouri graduates. The university got a $1 million grant in 2007 to launch the adviser corps.


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November 18, 2004
The Wabash College basketball team encourages patrons to bring non-perishable food items for the Journal Review and Alpha Phi Omega food drive to this weekend's season opener.
"We like to take part in any activity that is a positive contribution to the community," Wabash Basketball Coach Mac Petty said. "It being Thanksgiving, I think it's time to start thinking in that direction."
Wabash hosts the Little Giant Tip Off Classic Friday and Saturday. Friday night games are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday's games will be held at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. There is no charge for admission.
"Wabash opens its basketball season this weekend, and given that the Tip Off Classic falls so close to Thanksgiving, it's a perfect opportunity for the team to help feed the hungry of Montgomery County," said Jim Amidon, Wabash director of public affairs and marketing. "We hope all fans who attend this weekend's games will do their part and bring food that the team can deliver next week as a part of the Journal Review's Feed Your Neighbors food drive."
The groups started this particular food drive after another organization stopped collecting for a pantry run by FISH. The FISH pantry served more than 700 families — more than 2,800 persons — last year, solely through community donations.
"Jim Amidon put us in contact with Alpha Phi Omega fraternity brothers who immediately embraced the idea of a food drive," said Maria Flora, Journal Review assistant editor. "We hope they'll partner with us next year in expanding the reach of the Feed Your Neighbors food drive."
The APO service fraternity placed boxes in campus buildings. Wabash faculty and staff donated several items, filling the containers.
"All of us at Wabash are proud that Alpha Phi Omega and the Wabash basketball team has partnered with the Journal Review for the Feed Your Neighbors food drive," Amidon said. "Most of our students have no idea what it feels like to be truly hungry, to go without meals for days on end. Helping collect for the newspaper's food drive teaches them the valuable lesson that there are people — many of them — less fortunate than they are right here in our community."
Brittany Edwards is a reporter for the Crawfordsville Journal Review. This story appeared in its Nov. 17 issue.