McCain to visit NHMS on Sunday UPDATE: Republican presidential candidate and Arizona Sen. John McCain is scheduled tomake a brief appearance at Sunday's event. McCain and his wife Cindy, (there is no information yet as to if she will accompany her husband to Loudon Sunday) are no strangers to racing — McCain was the grand marshal of the 2006 Sylvania 300 and Cindy McCain is a trained racecar driver. "We've done a lot of events like this," said speedway media spokesman Fred Neergaard. "We prepared twice for President Bush — once when he was the governor of Texas and once when he was president." State Police Lt. George Brown said no information is available about when McCain will visit, but helicopters flying overhead and an enhanced police presence are already present at the track.(The Citizen), The trip will reportedly include McCain taking a lap around the NASCAR race oval before the Sprint Cup playoff series is to begin in New Hampshire. It was not known whether running mate and AK Gov. Sarah Palin would be with McCain.(Nashua Telegraph)(9-11-2008)
UPDATE: John McCain thanked NASCAR for its support of the military as he spoke during the prerace drivers meeting Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. McCain was a couple of minutes late, and the drivers and crew chiefs remained in their seats waiting for him after their prerace instructions had ended. When he arrived with NASCAR President Mike Helton, the drivers and crew chiefs gave him a standing ovation. McCain was joined by Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling, a major supporter of the candidate. “I just want to say thank you [for the ovation], but most of all I want to thank you for your support for the men and women in the military,” McCain said. “It’s remarkable. It’s uplifting to these young people. When I am in Iraq and Afghanistan, they’re watching you. You are their role models. You are their heroes. And they are ours. So I just want to say that NASCAR and the heroes and the competitors and the teams are supporting the men and women who are serving in the most exemplary fashion – I thank you, God bless you and God bless America.” Security was extra tight for the drivers meeting with everyone attending being checked with a metal-detecting wand. McCain then toured the garage area. The NASCAR hauler was equipped with several cameras pointed in various directions in the garage.(SceneDaily)(9-14-2008)
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
TRUE ABOUT CATS!
The Dog's Diary
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The Cat's Diary Day 983 of My Captivity My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet. Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates my capabilities. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards! There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage. Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow, but at the top of the stairs. I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released, and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird must be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now ... |
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The Perfect VP- Sara Palin
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Obama's book Quotes- Unknow author of research
Think you know who this man is?
This possible President of the United States !! Read Below and
ask yourselves, is this REALLY someone we can see as the
President of our great nation!!!!
Below are a few lines from Obama's books; In his words!
From Dreams of My Father: 'I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites.'
From Dreams of My Father : 'I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity against my mother's race.'
From Dreams of My Father: 'There was something about him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself, maybe. And white.'
From Dreams of My Father: 'It remained necessary to prove which side you were on, to show your loyalty to the black masses, to strike out and name names.'
From Dreams of My Father: 'I never emulate white men and brown men whose fates didn't speak to my own. It was into my father's image, the black man, son of Africa , that I'd packed all the attributes I sought in myself , the attributes of Martin and Malcolm, DuBois and Mandela.'
And FINALLY the Most Damming one of ALL of them!!!
From Audacity of Hope: 'I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.'
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
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Saturday, August 25, 2007
Great Software
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Category: Miscellaneous (81)
Synopsis: Google Hacks is a compilation of carefully crafted Google searches that expose novel functionality from Google's search and map services. For example, you can use it to view a timeline of your search results, view a map, search for music, search for books etc. These can all be done manually by pointing your web browser at Google's search engine, but the tool certainly makes it more convenient.
Writes settings to: None
How to extract: Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch Google Hacks.exe.
Stealth: No
License: Freeware/Open Source
System Requirements: Win2K / WinXP / Vista
My Way - Sports News
"NFL Suspends Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Michael Vick Indefinitely After He Files Plea Email this Story Aug 25, 3:32 AM (ET) By DAVE GOLDBERG and LARRY O'DELL For all the big words and life lessons Roger Goodell included in his booming reaction to Michael Vick's admission of involvement in dogfighting, the NFL commissioner's message seemingly could have been whittled to two words: Nice try. Goodell suspended the Atlanta Falcons quarterback indefinitely without pay Friday, just hours after Vick filed a plea agreement that portrayed him as less involved than three co-defendants and guilty mainly of poor judgment for associating with them. In a letter to Vick, Goodell admonished him for 'reprehensible' acts and for associating with people engaged in gambling in violation of NFL rules. He also rebuked him for seemingly trying to paint himself as something other than the ringleader. 'You are now justifiably facing consequences for the decisions you made and the conduct in which you engaged. Your career, freedom and public standing are now in the most serious jeopardy,' Goodell wrote. 'I hope that you will be able to learn from this difficult experience and emerge from it better prepared to act responsibly and to make the kinds of choices that are expected of a conscientious and law abiding citizen.' Vick acknowledged bankrolling gambling"
Friday, August 24, 2007
My Way News - Suspected Peeping Tom Fit to Be Tied
My Way News - Suspected Peeping Tom Fit to Be Tied: "Suspected Peeping Tom Fit to Be Tied Email this Story Aug 24, 5:08 PM (ET) PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) - A group of campers tied a peeping Tom suspect to a tree, keeping him bound until police arrived. Richard H. Berkey, 63, was charged with private indecency, a misdemeanor, by sheriff's deputies who were called to the Big Fan Campground near Bagby Hot Springs last weekend, according to Clackamas County Detective Jim Strovink. Campers told deputies they recognized Berkey from a similar incident at the campground last year and wanted to make sure he did not get away. The 2006 incident was reported to police but did not result in charges. 'Last year, we took down his license plate number and turned it in to the sheriff, but there wasn't a lot they could do really,' said Jason Dugan, one of the campers. 'This year, that wasn't happening.' Dugan and another camper, Michelle Brandow, said several friends were playing chess, eating and relaxing last Saturday, when they heard rustling in an area the women used as an open latrine. Dugan went to investigate, saw a man running from the area and tackled him. With help from two other campers, Dugan led Berkey to the group's campsite and tied him to a tree. Another camper left to call police. Berkey told KGW-TV"
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Young Antelope Found Playing With a Dog
Young Antelope Found Playing With a Dog
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GREELEY, Colo. (AP) - A friendly young antelope found cavorting with a dog along a walking path was probably picked up illegally in Wyoming and may be too tame to return to the wild, wildlife authorities say. A family believed to have brought the animal to Colorado could face charges that carry fines and jail time, said Larry Rogstad, a district officer for the state Division of Wildlife.
The 3-month-old, 15-pound buck was spotted Wednesday morning, running and playing with a neighborhood dog named Skeeter along on the Poudre River trail, a path that runs through Greeley and the nearby town of Windsor.
"It's just the craziest thing I've ever seen," said Ronda Underwood. "We were just riding along the trail and saw this antelope playing with a dog."
She said the antelope came up to her, nuzzled its head and neck along her leg and seemed almost to beg to be petted.
Rogstad was summoned for fear that the antelope would be attacked by the numerous coyotes in the area. The animal, dubbed "Poudre" by passers-by, was taken to a wildlife refuge where handlers will try to get it ready to return to its natural habitat.
Rogstad said that may not work.
"It is totally imprinted now," he said. "The animal actually thinks he's a human."
Rogstad said members of the family believed to have brought the animal from Wyoming could face charges including illegal possession of live wildlife. He declined to name the family.
Wyoming officials could also bring charges, he said.
It wasn't immediately clear why Rogstad believed the animal was brought from Wyoming, about 40 miles north of Greeley. Antelope are found in both states, but the nearest indigenous antelope are about 20 miles from the city.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
FOXNews.com - Pop Tarts: Bare Britney Spears Gets Airbrushed Amid Criss Angel Rumors - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment
FOXNews.com - Pop Tarts: Bare Britney Spears Gets Airbrushed Amid Criss Angel Rumors - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment: "LOS ANGELES — Despite not being in the best shape of her career, Britney Spears looks nothing short of super-sexy on the cover of September’s Allure magazine. The pop princess parades her perfect bare body with an “Alluring” red-lipped pout. Click here for pics And it seems the Britster busted a few bizarre moves while shooting. 'She (Spears) was entirely unselfconscious,” the editor-in-chief of Allure, Linda Wells, told People magazine. “She took off her wig and then stripped down to the waist, for no apparent reason, before sitting for hair and makeup.' But that’s not the only whiff of wildness we're hearing. One of Brit’s former nannies has claimed that such comfort with nudity goes beyond the point of normal. Speaking to Us Weekly magazine, the bygone babysitter said that Brit asked her to join her in bed and constantly strips down in front of strangers and asks if she looks “pretty” and “sexy.' Related * Column Archive o Pop Tarts: Bare Britney Spears Gets Airbrushed Amid Criss Angel Rumors o Pop Tarts: Jennifer Lopez Fears Hollywood Hate "
Monday, January 01, 2007
Sunday, December 24, 2006
CelebMatch.com
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Ever wanted to know how compatible your are with Britney Spears, Anna Kournikova or Brad Pitt? Or wanted to know who's your most compatible celebrity love? Use CelebMatch.com to find out!
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Ever wanted to know how compatible your are with Britney Spears, Anna Kournikova or Brad Pitt? Or wanted to know who's your most compatible celebrity love? Use CelebMatch.com to find out!
CelebMatch.com uses the scientific method of biorhythms to calculate the compatibilities. Use CelebMatch.com to calculate your most compatible celebrity love or select a celebrity yourself and CelebMatch.com will show the compatibility.
menu
The compatibilities shown are for entertainment purposes only: we don't want you to get caught stalking your best match!
If you're looking for more celebrity fun, you can play celebrity games at CelebrityGame.com.
If you want to match yourself with somebody who isn't a celebrity (e.g. your boyfriend or girlfriend) you can use BioLoveMatch.com.
Visit the help section to see an explanation about biorhythms and biorhythm compatibility. If you are a webmaster you can make money with your website or link to our site."
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
NASCAR.COM - By the Numbers: Cup - Nov 25, 2006
NASCAR.COM - By the Numbers: Cup - Nov 25, 2006: "
Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson is the 28th different Cup Series champion -- and the first to win the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and points title in the same season. Credit: Autostock
By the Numbers: Cup"
Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson is the 28th different Cup Series champion -- and the first to win the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400 and points title in the same season. Credit: Autostock
By the Numbers: Cup"
Sunday, November 26, 2006
The Tamiami Trail
The Tamiami Trail: "The Tamiami Trail is the beauty and the beast of Florida roads, a highway-time machine that passes through a paradise of primeval forests and toothy animals as well as canyons of strip-shopping malls and heart-stopping traffic. The Trail, which is the last 275 miles of highway US 41, connects Tampa with Miami.
Friday, April 25, is the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Tamiami Trail. Considered an amazing engineering feat, the Trail was built through sandy pines, oak hammocks and finally the inhospitable swamps of the Everglades. Finishing the Trail required a dozen years, $8-million, almost three million sticks of dynamite, and one stubborn ox named 'Blue.'
Motorists are unlikely to spot an ox these days. But the Trail remains an amazing place. It's our road to diversity, marrying old Florida with the new, low-culture with high. A motorist with a full tank of gas and a long day to spare can visit carnival folks, donate money to the homeless, admire fine-art masterpieces, select a shell lamp, buy a stamp at the nation's smallest post office and maybe, just maybe, see a black bear.
Trail travelers can pick their own tomatoes, soak in a hot spring or in a luxurious spa bath, eat lima bean stew and homemade biscuits, ride an airboat with a Miccosukee Indian, watch old Cuban men play dominoes and wade past an alligator. But not at"
Friday, April 25, is the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Tamiami Trail. Considered an amazing engineering feat, the Trail was built through sandy pines, oak hammocks and finally the inhospitable swamps of the Everglades. Finishing the Trail required a dozen years, $8-million, almost three million sticks of dynamite, and one stubborn ox named 'Blue.'
Motorists are unlikely to spot an ox these days. But the Trail remains an amazing place. It's our road to diversity, marrying old Florida with the new, low-culture with high. A motorist with a full tank of gas and a long day to spare can visit carnival folks, donate money to the homeless, admire fine-art masterpieces, select a shell lamp, buy a stamp at the nation's smallest post office and maybe, just maybe, see a black bear.
Trail travelers can pick their own tomatoes, soak in a hot spring or in a luxurious spa bath, eat lima bean stew and homemade biscuits, ride an airboat with a Miccosukee Indian, watch old Cuban men play dominoes and wade past an alligator. But not at"
Ybor City Chamber of Commerce
Ybor City Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to Ybor City, Tampa's National Historic Landmark District. Florida's Latin Quarter experience beckons you back to another era. Wrought iron balconies, globe streetlights, brick-lined walkways and the majestic architecture of cigar factories, social clubs and other unique buildings, provide a glimpse into an era rich with culture and history. Today, Ybor City is a shopping, dining and entertainment district where the ancient art of premium hand-rolled cigar making lives on. And, we also boast a nightlife as colorful as our Spanish Flamenco dancers.
Welcome to Ybor City, Tampa's National Historic Landmark District. Florida's Latin Quarter experience beckons you back to another era. Wrought iron balconies, globe streetlights, brick-lined walkways and the majestic architecture of cigar factories, social clubs and other unique buildings, provide a glimpse into an era rich with culture and history. Today, Ybor City is a shopping, dining and entertainment district where the ancient art of premium hand-rolled cigar making lives on. And, we also boast a nightlife as colorful as our Spanish Flamenco dancers.
Welcome to Sanibel Island.com!
Welcome to Sanibel Island.com!: "Have you ever. . .dreamed of being on a tropical island, your toes in the soft white sand, an expansive beach, swaying coconut palms, lush tropical foliage and beautiful crystal blue water. Imagine watching the pelicans and herons fish for their dinner, collecting “treasures from the sea”, pastel colored seashells, while the sandpipers scurry along the surfs edge.
Sanibel Island has everything one could wish for…excellent restaurants, accommodations, golfing, tennis, fishing, boating, shopping, bike paths, canoes, theatrical productions, the renowned J.N. “Ding Darling”National Wildlife Refuge & Bird Sanctuary. Since 1884 Point Ybel Lighthouse has guided seafarers to Sanibel Island’s shores."
Sanibel Island has everything one could wish for…excellent restaurants, accommodations, golfing, tennis, fishing, boating, shopping, bike paths, canoes, theatrical productions, the renowned J.N. “Ding Darling”National Wildlife Refuge & Bird Sanctuary. Since 1884 Point Ybel Lighthouse has guided seafarers to Sanibel Island’s shores."
Tampa Electric - Manatee Viewing Center
Tampa Electric - Manatee Viewing Center: "The center set an attendance record last season with approximately 270,000 visitors. See what the excitement is about daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 15, 2007. You can experience a tidal walkway showcasing vibrant Florida plants and birds, butterfly gardens, our educational building, and – when the water temperature of Tampa Bay falls below 68 degrees Fahrenheit – manatees. Come see all this and more. Admission and parking are free!"
Sarasota.com - About Sarasota
Sarasota.com - About Sarasota: "In the Sarasota area, you can enjoy the breathtaking sunsets, educational museums, operas, ballets, plays, golf tournaments, and boat races. You can join in tennis, lawn bowling, water skiing, shell collecting, bird watching, growing exotic tropical plants, university classes, golf, or boating.
Quality service is available from knowledgeable physicians, bankers, lawyers, investment brokers, lenders and insurance agents, who can help answer your questions about living and conducting business in Florida.
Sarasota, together with its neighbors to the north and south, Manatee County and Charlotte County, form the 7th-largest market in Florida. It is also Florida's third-fastest growing major market. With over 600,000 people, the Sarasota/Manatee/Charlotte area is one of the largest, most affluent markets in Florida. In the last 5 years, it has grown 4 times faster than the national average. The per capita retail sales are almost 20% above the national average. It has a strong base of retirement age people, about a third of the population, but the fastest-growing segment of the market is middle-aged adults and their children. It has approximately 1/4 the population of the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.
The beauty of Sarasota will get your attention on your first visit. If you see Sarasota first from the window of an airplane, the colors of the Gulf of Mexico"
Quality service is available from knowledgeable physicians, bankers, lawyers, investment brokers, lenders and insurance agents, who can help answer your questions about living and conducting business in Florida.
Sarasota, together with its neighbors to the north and south, Manatee County and Charlotte County, form the 7th-largest market in Florida. It is also Florida's third-fastest growing major market. With over 600,000 people, the Sarasota/Manatee/Charlotte area is one of the largest, most affluent markets in Florida. In the last 5 years, it has grown 4 times faster than the national average. The per capita retail sales are almost 20% above the national average. It has a strong base of retirement age people, about a third of the population, but the fastest-growing segment of the market is middle-aged adults and their children. It has approximately 1/4 the population of the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.
The beauty of Sarasota will get your attention on your first visit. If you see Sarasota first from the window of an airplane, the colors of the Gulf of Mexico"
Naples Florida
Naples Florida: "Naples is the crown jewel of Southwest Florida -- nestled on the sun drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Naples is known for world class shopping, dining and abundant, challenging golf courses. It is also, only steps away from island seclusion or the untamed tropical wilderness of The Everglades. Boasting one of the nation's best sandboxes and calmest seas, Naples makes a splash with water lovers and recreationists. Friendly parks beckon sports enthusiasts and picnickers with lovely green spaces and recreational facilities.
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Miami Beach Art Deco District
Miami Beach Art Deco District: "The southern end of the the 10-mile-long barrier island of Miami Beach is home to the Art Deco National Historic District, the only location in the United States to be so designated. It is comprised of a few dozen hotels and apartment buildings built primarily in the 1930's. These buildings are soaring examples of pre-war modernism with charactertic rounded corners and geometric ornamentation. The highlight of the district is the strip of hotels along Ocean Drive between 5th and 15th street.
While the area is thriving today, the southern region of Miami Beach has a less than perfect history. When the first buildings were completed in the 1920's during prohibition, South Beach soon became associated with liquor and gambling and attracted the likes of Al Capone. By the early 1980's, much of the Art Deco district had become a slum and a center for drug traffic. South Beach experienced an unprecedented revival in the late 80's which some partially attribute to the success of the TV show 'Miami Vice.' More likely, it was the result of the non-profit Miami Design Preservation League and its founder Barbara Baer Capitman. Today, almost all of the original buildings have been meticulously restored and painted in a colorful array of pastels. Known familiarly as 'SoBe' the area is now the chic-est place to be in all of Miami and Miami Beach and has been referred to as 'America's Ri"
While the area is thriving today, the southern region of Miami Beach has a less than perfect history. When the first buildings were completed in the 1920's during prohibition, South Beach soon became associated with liquor and gambling and attracted the likes of Al Capone. By the early 1980's, much of the Art Deco district had become a slum and a center for drug traffic. South Beach experienced an unprecedented revival in the late 80's which some partially attribute to the success of the TV show 'Miami Vice.' More likely, it was the result of the non-profit Miami Design Preservation League and its founder Barbara Baer Capitman. Today, almost all of the original buildings have been meticulously restored and painted in a colorful array of pastels. Known familiarly as 'SoBe' the area is now the chic-est place to be in all of Miami and Miami Beach and has been referred to as 'America's Ri"
St Augustine History - Oldcity.com
St Augustine History - Oldcity.com: "St Augustine History and Information
The mainland of the North American continent was first sighted by the Spanish explorer and treasure hunter Don Juan Ponce de Leon on Easter, March 27, 1513. He claimed the land for Spain and named it La Florida, meaning 'Land of Flowers'. Between 1513 and 1563 the government of Spain launched six expeditions to settle Florida, but all failed. the French succeeded in establishing a fort and colony on the St. Johns River in 1564 and, in doing so, threatened Spain's treasure fleets whic h sailed along Florida's shoreline returning to Spain. As a result of this incursion into Florida, King Phillip II named Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, Spain's most experienced admiral, as governor of Florida, instructing him to explore and to colonize the territory. Menendez was also instructed to drive out any pirates or settlers from other nations, should they be found there.
When Menendez arrived off the coast of Florida, it was August 28, 1565, the Feast Day of St. Augustine. Eleven days later, he and his 600 soldiers and settlers came ashore at the site of the Timucuan Indian village of Seloy with banners flying and trumpets sounding. He hastily fortified the fledgling village and named it St. Augustine.
Utilizing brilliant military maneuvers, Menendez destroyed the French garrison on the St. Johns River and, with the help"
The mainland of the North American continent was first sighted by the Spanish explorer and treasure hunter Don Juan Ponce de Leon on Easter, March 27, 1513. He claimed the land for Spain and named it La Florida, meaning 'Land of Flowers'. Between 1513 and 1563 the government of Spain launched six expeditions to settle Florida, but all failed. the French succeeded in establishing a fort and colony on the St. Johns River in 1564 and, in doing so, threatened Spain's treasure fleets whic h sailed along Florida's shoreline returning to Spain. As a result of this incursion into Florida, King Phillip II named Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles, Spain's most experienced admiral, as governor of Florida, instructing him to explore and to colonize the territory. Menendez was also instructed to drive out any pirates or settlers from other nations, should they be found there.
When Menendez arrived off the coast of Florida, it was August 28, 1565, the Feast Day of St. Augustine. Eleven days later, he and his 600 soldiers and settlers came ashore at the site of the Timucuan Indian village of Seloy with banners flying and trumpets sounding. He hastily fortified the fledgling village and named it St. Augustine.
Utilizing brilliant military maneuvers, Menendez destroyed the French garrison on the St. Johns River and, with the help"
Wirecracker | Get out of your old cell phone contract
Wirecracker | Get out of your old cell phone contract: "What do we do?
We allow customers to free themselves from their current wireless contract with no penalties. We then activate new service with a wireless carrier of your choice.
How does this work?
We cancel your existing contract with your current carrier. We are a national reseller for wireless service providers. We have established relationships with the wireless carriers which enables us to switch your wireless service from one carrier to another. We ship your phones direct to you and you put your old phones in the same box and ship back to us with prepaid shipping.
Will I be charged the cancellation fee?
Yes it will show up on your last bill with your previous carrier. We cut a check for the cancellation fee directly to your carrier.
Do I need to sign up with a new carrier?
Yes. In order for us to pay your cancellation fee you do need to sign up with new service with us.
Can I keep my same number?
Yes you can keep your number but you need to contact us first to do this."
We allow customers to free themselves from their current wireless contract with no penalties. We then activate new service with a wireless carrier of your choice.
How does this work?
We cancel your existing contract with your current carrier. We are a national reseller for wireless service providers. We have established relationships with the wireless carriers which enables us to switch your wireless service from one carrier to another. We ship your phones direct to you and you put your old phones in the same box and ship back to us with prepaid shipping.
Will I be charged the cancellation fee?
Yes it will show up on your last bill with your previous carrier. We cut a check for the cancellation fee directly to your carrier.
Do I need to sign up with a new carrier?
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Mermaid Shows - Weeki Wachee Spring The only city of live Mermaids!
Mermaid Shows - Weeki Wachee Spring The only city of live Mermaids!: "The 'World Famous' Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs have been entertaining audiences since 1947. They perform two shows daily in the only underwater theater of it's kind! There is no tank or aquarium. The theater is built into the spring itself and the mermaids perform in this natural and pristine spring while visitors enjoy the show 16-feet below the surface of the water!
The mermaids perform with Florida's wildlife as a variety of fish, turtles, manatees and an occasional alligator frequent the spring and the show!
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The mermaids perform with Florida's wildlife as a variety of fish, turtles, manatees and an occasional alligator frequent the spring and the show!
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Silver Springs
Silver Springs
No matter what your age, there are plenty of rides and attractions at Silver Springs that will make you laugh, fill you with wonder, and provide a glimpse into what life was like here more than 10,000 years ago. Just as they did then, the springs pump out 550 million gallons of sparkling-clear water a day—enough to supply the entire city of New York.
No matter what your age, there are plenty of rides and attractions at Silver Springs that will make you laugh, fill you with wonder, and provide a glimpse into what life was like here more than 10,000 years ago. Just as they did then, the springs pump out 550 million gallons of sparkling-clear water a day—enough to supply the entire city of New York.
Friday, October 27, 2006
100-downloads.com | Top-100 essential downloads of free software & freeware for Windows XP
100-downloads.com | Top-100 essential downloads of free software & freeware for Windows XP: "Top-100 essential downloads of free software & freeware for Windows XP
What started as the freeware Top-100 for Windows XP, currently contains over 300 excellent free programs for both XP and Vista. Since we don't want to change our name everytime the list gets longer, we keep calling it 100-downloads.com. You won't find trial versions, spyware or malware, only the best freeware available. Because the best things in life are for free!"
What started as the freeware Top-100 for Windows XP, currently contains over 300 excellent free programs for both XP and Vista. Since we don't want to change our name everytime the list gets longer, we keep calling it 100-downloads.com. You won't find trial versions, spyware or malware, only the best freeware available. Because the best things in life are for free!"
Shareaza - Feature Tour
Shareaza - Feature Tour: "Shareaza is the most luxurious and sophisticated file sharing system you'll find. It can harness the power of up to four separate peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, including EDonkey2000, Gnutella, BitTorrent and Shareaza's native network, Gnutella2 (G2).
Not only that, but Shareaza is completely FREE and won't show any annoying ads or pop-ups. It won't install any unwanted third party programs that can wreak havoc with your computer. No spyware, no registration, no 'paid version'. Just download and use. Simple.
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Not only that, but Shareaza is completely FREE and won't show any annoying ads or pop-ups. It won't install any unwanted third party programs that can wreak havoc with your computer. No spyware, no registration, no 'paid version'. Just download and use. Simple.
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Sunday, October 01, 2006
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
Motorcycle Long Trips
Tips for Long Trips
by Brian Holm, copyright © 1998 Scoot! Quarterly
I think I know why I was asked to write this article, but I'm not sure I'm the best example. I tend to over-prepare and carry too much stuff; most of my long distance riding is on my P200E, a small amount is on my Super Sport; so take this with a grain of salt, use common sense (or borrow some from an experienced friend) and apply your experience with your regular bike.
Attitude:
If you read Scootering International, or surf Piaggio's web site you've undoubtedly heard of Giorgio Bettinelli. Giorgio is currently at the beginning of a trip around the world on his new Vespa, in one monster trip he's linking his three prior excursions; Rome to Saigon, Anchorage to Tierra Del Fuego, and Sydney to South Africa. I met Giorgio in San Francisco in May '94 during his trip down the Americas. A group took Giorgio out for dinner and drinks and peppered him with questions about his travels. Amazed to learn that Giorgio has relatively few repair skills, and carries few tools and spares, one friend asked "Aren't you worried about breaking down? Hell, I broke down coming across town tonight, what do you do out in the middle of nowhere?" Quickly, smiling, Giorgio replied, "You wait. Someone comes, someone helps. A car, a truck, a camel. An hour, a day. Someone comes, someone helps." Talk about attitude. This guy cruises the planet armed with a guitar, intelligence, and a shitload of internal sunshine. Attitude. I can't say that I travel with as free a spirit, but that positive attitude, that things will just work out, can carry you a long way.
Get ready:
Before you take off for Antarctica, do some riding; especially if you've done major work to the bike. Shake it down, ride it to work every day, take it on a weekend camping trip. Get the bugs out, and get used to time in the saddle. Don't take off on a bike you don't know or trust.
Get to know the fuel and oil consumption of the bike so that you can assess your range and plan your trip accordingly. Even if the bike's in top shape, tune it up, tighten it up, and double check the big obvious stuff: Your tires and wheels are in good shape and properly mounted. The suspension's decent, and the exhaust isn't going to fall off.
If you're climbing in altitude for relatively short periods don't bother re-jetting, it'll take you more time (and is riskier) to re-jet than the loss of top-end speed will cost you. If you're dropping significantly in altitude (like coming from Denver to San Francisco) be prepared to re-jet, otherwise you'll likely be running too lean.
Can you do the trip on stock grips and a stock seat? Sure, but change the grips unless they're nice original vintage. Get some of those cheap cushy foam ones at any motorcycle accessories shop. (They might even slip on over your stock grips.) They're easy on the hands, require a lighter grip, and they work great with cruise control. (see below) If you've got a little racing seat on there you might consider swapping it with something stock and a bit more comfortable just for the trip; I never could go for the "King and Queen" seat myself, but they look pretty comfy.
Even though you plan to travel only during the day, get your head light(s), tail light and brake light working, turn signals too if you've got 'em. If you have a sealed beam headlight, consider a halogen conversion. If you're sticking with a sealed beam run the switch between high and low during the day (on a P200 this can prevent burn outs.)
Know the relevant laws of wherever you plan to ride. As an example, Nevada requires two mirrors, California one; I rode through both with none and got stopped in Nevada. The cop said if I had one mirror (to go with my California plate) he'd let me off, and followed me to a motorcycle shop to see me make good. Some states restrict bikes on freeways based upon cc's (California), some on horsepower (Nebraska); Colorado and Arizona don't require helmets, but Colorado demands that you wear "eye protection", etc.
Don't beg for trouble, ride a registered bike, and insure it if that's required. You don't want your ride impounded 500 miles from home. Remember that once you cross an international border you lose a great many of your civil rights, caution is the better side of valor. A fun example: To ride on the Autostrada in Italy requires that a bike be 150cc or better. We all had 200cc motors, but Tom Cullen's bike was originally a P125, and it still had that badge on the cowl. An alert Italian border guard noticed the badge, and told us Tom couldn't join us on the Autostrada. After we explained that the motor had been upgraded, the guard requested some certifying proof. We pointed to the "220" on Tom's California registration and were allowed to proceed. The "220' is the adjusted gross weight of the vehicle.
Get some maps. Carry a card in your wallet with important phone numbers. Bring a camera.
We are not alone:
If you're not traveling alone make sure that the people you're traveling with are equally well prepared and equipped. You'll wind up pissed off if someone is holding you back, breaking down unnecessarily, limping along with a piece of crap bike that has no business on the road, or gobbling up all of your spares, supplies, and money. Should you help each other out? Sure. But avoid as much trouble as you can before the trip begins.
Personal Equipment:
A good jacket. Something that repels rain, has lots of pockets, and cuts the wind. For those with bucks Aerostitch and Corbin make some heavy Cordura Nylon riding jackets that are excellent in weather, visible, and compare favorably to Kevlar and leather in abrasion tests. In a Nevada hailstorm I was jealous of my buddies wearing these quality jackets.
Helmet. Controversial. "Let those who ride decide." But for me, yes. Here's a simple formula I use to determine the minimum amount of money I'll spend on a helmet: $1 per IQ point, plus $1 per every year of the age you'd like to live to, plus $10 for every prior crash, plus $100 for every dependent child you have at home.
Gloves. They don't have to be expensive, but they should be comfortable, cut the wind, and keep warm in the wet.
Shades. Shades are cool.
Kidney belt. Not absolutely essential, but if I'm doing lots of non-stop freeway (say, 100 miles at a stretch for 300-500 miles total in a day) I prefer to wear one, I think it cuts down on fatigue and soreness. You might not notice the difference after one day, but over the long haul I think it helps. An addition or alternative is a riding position my friend Eric Halladay recommended when I was riding to Colorado one year. Heels on the cowl clips, butt way back on the seat, lean forward with your back perfectly flat (or straight). It gets you low, cutting the wind resistance, but more importantly it really reduces back strain, I use this often.
Ear plugs. I don't use them because they're always eventually uncomfortable for me; but a lot of my friends believe that they do wonders in reducing fatigue induced by hours of noise and vibration.
On the road:
Two words, cruise control. Everyone will tell you (or later ask you) how sore your ass will be. But that's not really the problem. You can shift your butt around, ride on one cheek then the thigh, then the other, etc. But your throttle hand will beg to be flexed, and that right elbow will want to straighten out and relax. Friends, you need "Parker's Patent Pending Cruise Control." Waid "Scooter Daddy" Parker manufactured these for us on the third day of the "Ride of a Lifetime." What a godsend. All it takes is a rubber band and about ten inches of coat hanger to form a clamp with a protruding post around the base of the throttle grip. Twist the throttle, push the post up against the brake lever, and voila! your throttle is held open. The clamp isn't too tight, so to slow down you simply turn the throttle back, it turns inside the clamp. This works especially well with those cheap spongy grips I mentioned earlier. There are some commercial throttle locks for motorcycles, you might also look at those and see if they'll work on your scooter.
Get off the interstate. The freeway is what gets you there, but you'll most remember the time spent on smaller highways and back roads. You don't have to go off the interstate all the time, but make room in each day for a short leg on the alternate roads. They're scenic, slow paced, less traveled, and you can peer into barns and fields for scooters. Take some pictures, get something to eat, look around; you'll have more to show for your efforts when the trip is over. Enjoy this part of your trip, but watch for speed traps, this is where you'll find them.
Security. Take extra precautions. Lock up the bike. If you're on a big ride it's a long walk home, and losing your bike is certain to ruin the fun. Don't take too many chances or risks far from home. Dropping your bike around the corner from your house, and laying it down 100 miles from the nearest town, are two very different experiences.
Emergencies:
"You wait. Someone comes, someone helps." Well, for Giorgio maybe. Me, I joined "Mo-Tow." This service is available to AMA members for $25 per year. In the 48 states they'll tow your bike from anywhere to the nearest repair facility (or just the nearest town if you've got an old scooter and there's no nearby repair facility.) Correspondingly, if you've got a cell phone, bring it. If you're opting for the "wait" method, bring a book.
Good spares:
Oil. I don't want to ignite a debate, so just bring enough of whatever you use (I prefer more expensive oils, but Tim Slagle went 5,325 miles on plain old Castrol 2-stroke, and never changed his plug once.)
One or two of each cable and a couple of spare cable clamps
Spark plugs
One of each bulb (except maybe sealed beams, too big.)
Electrical tape
A few feet of 14 or 12 gauge wire
Wire ties ("zip ties") and assorted "solderless" electrical connectors
Good spare tire
Good Tools:
Flashlight
Diagonal cutting pliers
Needle-nosed pliers
A decent Phillips head screw driver, and a standard one
Spark plug wrench
Small metric socket or box-end wrench set
Your lucky rag
Good supplies:
Advil, Tylenol, whatever
A compact First Aid kit
A bottle of water and some food (even a PowerBar. You might find yourself waiting somewhere.)
Specialty Tools:
Flywheel puller
Clutch nut tool
Luxury Spares & Tools: (the stuff I sometimes wish I had, but don't always carry)
Cell phone
Extra gas (doesn't have to be some big 'ol can, a quart bottle in the glove box can save you a lot of hassle.)
Extra ignition coil (you never know about these)
Butane soldering iron (and some solder)
Cable pliers ("4th hand tool")
One Cable housing
Air activated hand warmers (Dave Dubiner introduced me to these little packets you can slip into a wet glove or your shoes, available at camping supply stores)
An Oscar Meyer Wienermobile whistle
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by Brian Holm, copyright © 1998 Scoot! Quarterly
I think I know why I was asked to write this article, but I'm not sure I'm the best example. I tend to over-prepare and carry too much stuff; most of my long distance riding is on my P200E, a small amount is on my Super Sport; so take this with a grain of salt, use common sense (or borrow some from an experienced friend) and apply your experience with your regular bike.
Attitude:
If you read Scootering International, or surf Piaggio's web site you've undoubtedly heard of Giorgio Bettinelli. Giorgio is currently at the beginning of a trip around the world on his new Vespa, in one monster trip he's linking his three prior excursions; Rome to Saigon, Anchorage to Tierra Del Fuego, and Sydney to South Africa. I met Giorgio in San Francisco in May '94 during his trip down the Americas. A group took Giorgio out for dinner and drinks and peppered him with questions about his travels. Amazed to learn that Giorgio has relatively few repair skills, and carries few tools and spares, one friend asked "Aren't you worried about breaking down? Hell, I broke down coming across town tonight, what do you do out in the middle of nowhere?" Quickly, smiling, Giorgio replied, "You wait. Someone comes, someone helps. A car, a truck, a camel. An hour, a day. Someone comes, someone helps." Talk about attitude. This guy cruises the planet armed with a guitar, intelligence, and a shitload of internal sunshine. Attitude. I can't say that I travel with as free a spirit, but that positive attitude, that things will just work out, can carry you a long way.
Get ready:
Before you take off for Antarctica, do some riding; especially if you've done major work to the bike. Shake it down, ride it to work every day, take it on a weekend camping trip. Get the bugs out, and get used to time in the saddle. Don't take off on a bike you don't know or trust.
Get to know the fuel and oil consumption of the bike so that you can assess your range and plan your trip accordingly. Even if the bike's in top shape, tune it up, tighten it up, and double check the big obvious stuff: Your tires and wheels are in good shape and properly mounted. The suspension's decent, and the exhaust isn't going to fall off.
If you're climbing in altitude for relatively short periods don't bother re-jetting, it'll take you more time (and is riskier) to re-jet than the loss of top-end speed will cost you. If you're dropping significantly in altitude (like coming from Denver to San Francisco) be prepared to re-jet, otherwise you'll likely be running too lean.
Can you do the trip on stock grips and a stock seat? Sure, but change the grips unless they're nice original vintage. Get some of those cheap cushy foam ones at any motorcycle accessories shop. (They might even slip on over your stock grips.) They're easy on the hands, require a lighter grip, and they work great with cruise control. (see below) If you've got a little racing seat on there you might consider swapping it with something stock and a bit more comfortable just for the trip; I never could go for the "King and Queen" seat myself, but they look pretty comfy.
Even though you plan to travel only during the day, get your head light(s), tail light and brake light working, turn signals too if you've got 'em. If you have a sealed beam headlight, consider a halogen conversion. If you're sticking with a sealed beam run the switch between high and low during the day (on a P200 this can prevent burn outs.)
Know the relevant laws of wherever you plan to ride. As an example, Nevada requires two mirrors, California one; I rode through both with none and got stopped in Nevada. The cop said if I had one mirror (to go with my California plate) he'd let me off, and followed me to a motorcycle shop to see me make good. Some states restrict bikes on freeways based upon cc's (California), some on horsepower (Nebraska); Colorado and Arizona don't require helmets, but Colorado demands that you wear "eye protection", etc.
Don't beg for trouble, ride a registered bike, and insure it if that's required. You don't want your ride impounded 500 miles from home. Remember that once you cross an international border you lose a great many of your civil rights, caution is the better side of valor. A fun example: To ride on the Autostrada in Italy requires that a bike be 150cc or better. We all had 200cc motors, but Tom Cullen's bike was originally a P125, and it still had that badge on the cowl. An alert Italian border guard noticed the badge, and told us Tom couldn't join us on the Autostrada. After we explained that the motor had been upgraded, the guard requested some certifying proof. We pointed to the "220" on Tom's California registration and were allowed to proceed. The "220' is the adjusted gross weight of the vehicle.
Get some maps. Carry a card in your wallet with important phone numbers. Bring a camera.
We are not alone:
If you're not traveling alone make sure that the people you're traveling with are equally well prepared and equipped. You'll wind up pissed off if someone is holding you back, breaking down unnecessarily, limping along with a piece of crap bike that has no business on the road, or gobbling up all of your spares, supplies, and money. Should you help each other out? Sure. But avoid as much trouble as you can before the trip begins.
Personal Equipment:
A good jacket. Something that repels rain, has lots of pockets, and cuts the wind. For those with bucks Aerostitch and Corbin make some heavy Cordura Nylon riding jackets that are excellent in weather, visible, and compare favorably to Kevlar and leather in abrasion tests. In a Nevada hailstorm I was jealous of my buddies wearing these quality jackets.
Helmet. Controversial. "Let those who ride decide." But for me, yes. Here's a simple formula I use to determine the minimum amount of money I'll spend on a helmet: $1 per IQ point, plus $1 per every year of the age you'd like to live to, plus $10 for every prior crash, plus $100 for every dependent child you have at home.
Gloves. They don't have to be expensive, but they should be comfortable, cut the wind, and keep warm in the wet.
Shades. Shades are cool.
Kidney belt. Not absolutely essential, but if I'm doing lots of non-stop freeway (say, 100 miles at a stretch for 300-500 miles total in a day) I prefer to wear one, I think it cuts down on fatigue and soreness. You might not notice the difference after one day, but over the long haul I think it helps. An addition or alternative is a riding position my friend Eric Halladay recommended when I was riding to Colorado one year. Heels on the cowl clips, butt way back on the seat, lean forward with your back perfectly flat (or straight). It gets you low, cutting the wind resistance, but more importantly it really reduces back strain, I use this often.
Ear plugs. I don't use them because they're always eventually uncomfortable for me; but a lot of my friends believe that they do wonders in reducing fatigue induced by hours of noise and vibration.
On the road:
Two words, cruise control. Everyone will tell you (or later ask you) how sore your ass will be. But that's not really the problem. You can shift your butt around, ride on one cheek then the thigh, then the other, etc. But your throttle hand will beg to be flexed, and that right elbow will want to straighten out and relax. Friends, you need "Parker's Patent Pending Cruise Control." Waid "Scooter Daddy" Parker manufactured these for us on the third day of the "Ride of a Lifetime." What a godsend. All it takes is a rubber band and about ten inches of coat hanger to form a clamp with a protruding post around the base of the throttle grip. Twist the throttle, push the post up against the brake lever, and voila! your throttle is held open. The clamp isn't too tight, so to slow down you simply turn the throttle back, it turns inside the clamp. This works especially well with those cheap spongy grips I mentioned earlier. There are some commercial throttle locks for motorcycles, you might also look at those and see if they'll work on your scooter.
Get off the interstate. The freeway is what gets you there, but you'll most remember the time spent on smaller highways and back roads. You don't have to go off the interstate all the time, but make room in each day for a short leg on the alternate roads. They're scenic, slow paced, less traveled, and you can peer into barns and fields for scooters. Take some pictures, get something to eat, look around; you'll have more to show for your efforts when the trip is over. Enjoy this part of your trip, but watch for speed traps, this is where you'll find them.
Security. Take extra precautions. Lock up the bike. If you're on a big ride it's a long walk home, and losing your bike is certain to ruin the fun. Don't take too many chances or risks far from home. Dropping your bike around the corner from your house, and laying it down 100 miles from the nearest town, are two very different experiences.
Emergencies:
"You wait. Someone comes, someone helps." Well, for Giorgio maybe. Me, I joined "Mo-Tow." This service is available to AMA members for $25 per year. In the 48 states they'll tow your bike from anywhere to the nearest repair facility (or just the nearest town if you've got an old scooter and there's no nearby repair facility.) Correspondingly, if you've got a cell phone, bring it. If you're opting for the "wait" method, bring a book.
Good spares:
Oil. I don't want to ignite a debate, so just bring enough of whatever you use (I prefer more expensive oils, but Tim Slagle went 5,325 miles on plain old Castrol 2-stroke, and never changed his plug once.)
One or two of each cable and a couple of spare cable clamps
Spark plugs
One of each bulb (except maybe sealed beams, too big.)
Electrical tape
A few feet of 14 or 12 gauge wire
Wire ties ("zip ties") and assorted "solderless" electrical connectors
Good spare tire
Good Tools:
Flashlight
Diagonal cutting pliers
Needle-nosed pliers
A decent Phillips head screw driver, and a standard one
Spark plug wrench
Small metric socket or box-end wrench set
Your lucky rag
Good supplies:
Advil, Tylenol, whatever
A compact First Aid kit
A bottle of water and some food (even a PowerBar. You might find yourself waiting somewhere.)
Specialty Tools:
Flywheel puller
Clutch nut tool
Luxury Spares & Tools: (the stuff I sometimes wish I had, but don't always carry)
Cell phone
Extra gas (doesn't have to be some big 'ol can, a quart bottle in the glove box can save you a lot of hassle.)
Extra ignition coil (you never know about these)
Butane soldering iron (and some solder)
Cable pliers ("4th hand tool")
One Cable housing
Air activated hand warmers (Dave Dubiner introduced me to these little packets you can slip into a wet glove or your shoes, available at camping supply stores)
An Oscar Meyer Wienermobile whistle
OBSESSION
NORTH AM. CALENDAR | INTERNATIONAL CALENDAR | FIV CALENDAR
VINTAGE SERIAL NUMBERS | PICTURES | 50 YEARS
TALES | FRIENDS | ORGANIZATIONS
LINKS | BOOKS | MAGAZINES
AUTHOR | E-MAIL
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Friday, September 08, 2006
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
USATODAY.com - Cat proves his mettle by chasing black bear up tree
USATODAY.com - Cat proves his mettle by chasing black bear up tree: "Cat proves his mettle by chasing black bear up tree
Updated 6/12/2006 11:53 AM ET E-mail | Save | Print | Subscribe to stories like this
WEST MILFORD, N.J (AP) — A black bear picked the wrong yard for a jaunt, running into a territorial tabby who ran the furry beast up a tree. — twice.
Jack, a 15-pound orange and white cat, keeps a close vigil on his property, often chasing small animals, but his owners and neighbors say his latest escapade was surprising.
'We used to joke, 'Jack's on duty,' never knowing he'd go after a bear,' owner Donna Dickey told The Star-Ledger of Newark for Friday's editions.
Neighbor Suzanne Giovanetti first spotted Jack's accomplishment after her husband saw a bear climb a tree on the edge of their northern New Jersey property on Sunday. Giovanetti thought Jack was simply looking up at the bear, but soon realized the much larger animal was afraid of the hissing cat.
After about 15 minutes, the bear descended and tried to run away, but Jack chased it up another tree.
Dickey, who feared for her cat, then called Jack home and the bear scurried back to the woods.
'He doesn't want anybody in his yard,' Dickey said.
Bear sightings are not unusual in West Milford, which experts consider one of the state's most bear-populated areas.
Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Posted 6/10/2006 10:01 AM ET"
Updated 6/12/2006 11:53 AM ET E-mail | Save | Print | Subscribe to stories like this
WEST MILFORD, N.J (AP) — A black bear picked the wrong yard for a jaunt, running into a territorial tabby who ran the furry beast up a tree. — twice.
Jack, a 15-pound orange and white cat, keeps a close vigil on his property, often chasing small animals, but his owners and neighbors say his latest escapade was surprising.
'We used to joke, 'Jack's on duty,' never knowing he'd go after a bear,' owner Donna Dickey told The Star-Ledger of Newark for Friday's editions.
Neighbor Suzanne Giovanetti first spotted Jack's accomplishment after her husband saw a bear climb a tree on the edge of their northern New Jersey property on Sunday. Giovanetti thought Jack was simply looking up at the bear, but soon realized the much larger animal was afraid of the hissing cat.
After about 15 minutes, the bear descended and tried to run away, but Jack chased it up another tree.
Dickey, who feared for her cat, then called Jack home and the bear scurried back to the woods.
'He doesn't want anybody in his yard,' Dickey said.
Bear sightings are not unusual in West Milford, which experts consider one of the state's most bear-populated areas.
Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Posted 6/10/2006 10:01 AM ET"
Monday, June 05, 2006
Willow Hybrid
Willow Hybrid: "The Willow Hybrid tree, Salix Willow Hybrid, also called a Hybrid Willow, will, on average, and under normal conditions, grow six feet per year. Under ideal conditions and on good sites the growth rate is even faster, up to twenty feet a year. Planted as a hedge, screen, windbreak, or to line a road or drive, you can expect this tree to be over 20’ tall and 15’ wide in just three years.
This deciduous tree can grow to over 70’ tall. This tree will require supplemental water until established. It is not a Weeping Willow, but an upright growing majestic tree. Many homeowners use this tree as a shade tree because of its fast growth and quick shade."
This deciduous tree can grow to over 70’ tall. This tree will require supplemental water until established. It is not a Weeping Willow, but an upright growing majestic tree. Many homeowners use this tree as a shade tree because of its fast growth and quick shade."
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Golf Today's 2005 Golf Ball Comparison
Golf Today's 2005 Golf Ball Comparison: "
Golf Today’s 2005 Golf Ball Round-Up
by Terry VanderHeiden
One of the most technological advancements in the game of golf today is the golf ball. Golf balls today are so advanced that even Jack Nicklaus is calling for a new golf ball to be developed to be toned down 10 percent, to be used at next year’s Masters tournament.
Today’s golf ball is more consistent, flies farther, is ofter feeling off the putter face, spins more, spins less, flies higher, flies lower, stops fast, rolls farther than ever before. Confused? Not for long."
Golf Today’s 2005 Golf Ball Round-Up
by Terry VanderHeiden
One of the most technological advancements in the game of golf today is the golf ball. Golf balls today are so advanced that even Jack Nicklaus is calling for a new golf ball to be developed to be toned down 10 percent, to be used at next year’s Masters tournament.
Today’s golf ball is more consistent, flies farther, is ofter feeling off the putter face, spins more, spins less, flies higher, flies lower, stops fast, rolls farther than ever before. Confused? Not for long."
Wired News: House Backs $10 Million 'H Prize'
Wired News: House Backs $10 Million 'H Prize': "WASHINGTON -- Scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs will be able to vie for a grand prize of $10 million, and smaller prizes reaching millions of dollars, under House-passed legislation to encourage research into hydrogen as an alternative fuel.
Legislation creating the 'H-Prize,' modeled after the privately funded Ansari X Prize that resulted last year in the first privately developed manned rocket to reach space twice, passed the House Wednesday on a 416-6 vote. A companion bill is to be introduced in the Senate this week."
Legislation creating the 'H-Prize,' modeled after the privately funded Ansari X Prize that resulted last year in the first privately developed manned rocket to reach space twice, passed the House Wednesday on a 416-6 vote. A companion bill is to be introduced in the Senate this week."
Monday, May 15, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
supermodels.nl - supermodels, supermodel, fashionmodels, fashionmodel, fashion models, fashion model, movies, fashion, fashion week, model agencies, a
supermodels.nl - supermodels, supermodel, fashionmodels, fashionmodel, fashion models, fashion model, movies, fashion, fashion week, model agencies, agencies, fashion agencies: "Welcome to supermodels.nl, the world’s largest website dedicated to supermodels, fashion and beauty.
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Saturday, May 13, 2006
Hot wine picks promise to tickle your taste buds - Maryland Beachcomber - delmarvanow.com
Hot wine picks promise to tickle your taste buds - Maryland Beachcomber - delmarvanow.com: "Hot wine picks promise to tickle your taste buds
By John Purnell
Photo
Beachcomber Photo by Cameron Adams
A Voga 2004 Pinot Grigio, packaged in a big beautiful bottle, is available at Connoisseurs in West Ocean City.
OCEAN CITY -- The resort has officially arrived when it comes to fine wine, especially bottles in the $15 range. And you always thought Ocean City was a beer kind of town. Wrong.
Vintners are packaging their products in all kinds of containers, not just glass, large casks and boxed wines.
At Connoisseurs, one of the most arresting bottles of wine ever produced practically smacks you in the face when you open the front door of the Teal Marsh food and wine shop off Route 611.
It's a big beautiful bottle of Voga 2004 Pinot Grigio that looks like a cross between a shampoo bottle and a cracked-pepper shaker. It sells for a very reasonable $11.99 and if you don't like the squat, rounded off look, keep looking and you'll find something you can enjoy.
Sleek and eye-catching, the bottle is attractively displayed with a rack of large wine glasses.
It's one of the new, better sellers, says Crystal Clayland, owner of the bustling little shop that opened in 2002 and turns out wonderful take-away meals or a sit-down dinner, if you prefer.
Also in West Ocean City, the Avalon Market -- with its 400 different labels of wine -- has a huge selection from which to choose, much of it in the $15 range, according to sommelier Rick Pairo and owner Rick Vach."
By John Purnell
Photo
Beachcomber Photo by Cameron Adams
A Voga 2004 Pinot Grigio, packaged in a big beautiful bottle, is available at Connoisseurs in West Ocean City.
OCEAN CITY -- The resort has officially arrived when it comes to fine wine, especially bottles in the $15 range. And you always thought Ocean City was a beer kind of town. Wrong.
Vintners are packaging their products in all kinds of containers, not just glass, large casks and boxed wines.
At Connoisseurs, one of the most arresting bottles of wine ever produced practically smacks you in the face when you open the front door of the Teal Marsh food and wine shop off Route 611.
It's a big beautiful bottle of Voga 2004 Pinot Grigio that looks like a cross between a shampoo bottle and a cracked-pepper shaker. It sells for a very reasonable $11.99 and if you don't like the squat, rounded off look, keep looking and you'll find something you can enjoy.
Sleek and eye-catching, the bottle is attractively displayed with a rack of large wine glasses.
It's one of the new, better sellers, says Crystal Clayland, owner of the bustling little shop that opened in 2002 and turns out wonderful take-away meals or a sit-down dinner, if you prefer.
Also in West Ocean City, the Avalon Market -- with its 400 different labels of wine -- has a huge selection from which to choose, much of it in the $15 range, according to sommelier Rick Pairo and owner Rick Vach."
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Friday, May 05, 2006
It's hard out there for a virgin...
My Way News: "It's hard out there for a virgin...
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May 5, 8:49 AM (ET)
BERLIN (Reuters) - A brothel has become the first in Berlin to offer special deals for virgins with prostitutes trained in the delicate art of catering for customers who have never had sex, a German newspaper reported Friday.
The brothel in the red light area of the Kreuzberg district of the city charges 60 euros for a half an hour of sex and works within the laws of Germany where prostitution is legal.
'These are men who either never had sex before or have never been in a brothel before,' the brothel's operator was quoted as saying in Berlin's B.Z. tabloid.
'It's the first house of love in Berlin that specializes in taking care of beginners,' wrote the daily on its front page.
Prostitutes are given 'sensitivity training' for first-time clients, who the brothel operator said are not necessarily young but often 40 or older: 'They need to be aware of how much courage it takes to go to a brothel the first time.'
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BERLIN (Reuters) - A brothel has become the first in Berlin to offer special deals for virgins with prostitutes trained in the delicate art of catering for customers who have never had sex, a German newspaper reported Friday.
The brothel in the red light area of the Kreuzberg district of the city charges 60 euros for a half an hour of sex and works within the laws of Germany where prostitution is legal.
'These are men who either never had sex before or have never been in a brothel before,' the brothel's operator was quoted as saying in Berlin's B.Z. tabloid.
'It's the first house of love in Berlin that specializes in taking care of beginners,' wrote the daily on its front page.
Prostitutes are given 'sensitivity training' for first-time clients, who the brothel operator said are not necessarily young but often 40 or older: 'They need to be aware of how much courage it takes to go to a brothel the first time.'
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"Former Disney dancer named Playmate of the Year
My Way News: "Former Disney dancer named Playmate of the Year
May 5, 8:17 AM (ET)
Playboy magazine's 2006 Playmate of the Year Kara Monaco and the magazine's founder Hugh Hefner...
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A former Walt Disney World dancer who used to dress up as Cinderella and Snow White was named Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Year on Thursday.
Kara Monaco, 23, an aspiring actress from Lakeland, Florida, received a check for $100,000, a car and a sports motorbike from Playboy Enterprises Inc., company founder Hugh Hefner announced at the Playboy Mansion.
Monaco, a blonde, hopes to leverage her new role to boost her modeling and acting career.
She was Miss June in 2005.
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May 5, 8:17 AM (ET)
Playboy magazine's 2006 Playmate of the Year Kara Monaco and the magazine's founder Hugh Hefner...
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A former Walt Disney World dancer who used to dress up as Cinderella and Snow White was named Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Year on Thursday.
Kara Monaco, 23, an aspiring actress from Lakeland, Florida, received a check for $100,000, a car and a sports motorbike from Playboy Enterprises Inc., company founder Hugh Hefner announced at the Playboy Mansion.
Monaco, a blonde, hopes to leverage her new role to boost her modeling and acting career.
She was Miss June in 2005.
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Cheney on mission to get more oil for U.S.
USATODAY.com - Cheney on mission to get more oil for U.S.: "Cheney on mission to get more oil for U.S.
Posted 5/5/2006 8:41 AM ET
US Vice President Dick Cheney, left, attends a breakfast meeting with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko sitting across the table.
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US Vice President Dick Cheney, left, attends a breakfast meeting with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko sitting across the table.
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (AP) — Vice President Dick Cheney traveled to Kazakhstan on Friday for talks with President Nursultan Nazarbayev, seeking to maximize access to the vast oil and gas reserves in the central Asian nation with a troubled human-rights record.
Cheney became the fourth top administration official to visit the former Soviet republic in recent months, underscoring the importance placed on a country that is strategically located and an ally in the war on terror, as well as rich in energy resources.
Administration policy favors development of multiple means of delivering Kazakhstan's energy supplies to markets in the West and elsewhere.
Among them, Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher told Congress recently, the United States is 'working on securing the flow of oil' from North Caspian oil fields by tanker to a pipeline terminus in Azerbaijan. That route would bypass Russia and Iran. There has also been periodic talk of building a pipeline under the Caspian Sea."
Posted 5/5/2006 8:41 AM ET
US Vice President Dick Cheney, left, attends a breakfast meeting with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko sitting across the table.
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US Vice President Dick Cheney, left, attends a breakfast meeting with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko sitting across the table.
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (AP) — Vice President Dick Cheney traveled to Kazakhstan on Friday for talks with President Nursultan Nazarbayev, seeking to maximize access to the vast oil and gas reserves in the central Asian nation with a troubled human-rights record.
Cheney became the fourth top administration official to visit the former Soviet republic in recent months, underscoring the importance placed on a country that is strategically located and an ally in the war on terror, as well as rich in energy resources.
Administration policy favors development of multiple means of delivering Kazakhstan's energy supplies to markets in the West and elsewhere.
Among them, Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher told Congress recently, the United States is 'working on securing the flow of oil' from North Caspian oil fields by tanker to a pipeline terminus in Azerbaijan. That route would bypass Russia and Iran. There has also been periodic talk of building a pipeline under the Caspian Sea."
My Way News Photo - PATRICK KENNEDY CRASH
My Way News Photo - PATRICK KENNEDY CRASH: "
Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., looks on as during a debate in East Providence, R.I. in this Oct. 15, 2004 file photo. Kennedy crashed his car near the U.S. Capitol early Thursday, but he denied alcohol was a factor. 'I was involved in a traffic accident last night at First and C Street SE near the U.S. Capitol,' he said in a written statement released by his office Thursday afternoon. 'I will fully cooperate with the Capitol Police in whatever investigation they choose to undertake.' (AP Photo/Victoria Arocho, File)
Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All right reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed."
Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., looks on as during a debate in East Providence, R.I. in this Oct. 15, 2004 file photo. Kennedy crashed his car near the U.S. Capitol early Thursday, but he denied alcohol was a factor. 'I was involved in a traffic accident last night at First and C Street SE near the U.S. Capitol,' he said in a written statement released by his office Thursday afternoon. 'I will fully cooperate with the Capitol Police in whatever investigation they choose to undertake.' (AP Photo/Victoria Arocho, File)
Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All right reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed."
My Way News - Kennedy Blames Accident on Sleep Medicine
My Way News - Kennedy Blames Accident on Sleep Medicine: "
Kennedy Blames Accident on Sleep Medicine
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Patrick Kennedy crashed his car near the Capitol early Thursday, and a police official said he appeared intoxicated. Kennedy said he had taken sleep medication and a prescription anti-nausea drug that can cause drowsiness.
Kennedy, D-R.I., addressed the issue after a spate of news reports. His initial statement said, 'I consumed no alcohol prior to the incident.'
Later, however, he issued a longer statement saying the attending physician for Congress had prescribed Phenergan on Tuesday to treat Kennedy's gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Kennedy said he returned to his Capitol Hill home on Wednesday evening after a final series of votes in Congress and took 'prescribed' amounts of Phenergan and Ambien, another prescribed drug that he occasionally takes to fall asleep.
'Some time around 2:45 a.m., I drove the few blocks to the Capitol Complex believing I needed to vote,' his second statement said. 'Apparently, I was disoriented from the medication.'"
Kennedy Blames Accident on Sleep Medicine
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Patrick Kennedy crashed his car near the Capitol early Thursday, and a police official said he appeared intoxicated. Kennedy said he had taken sleep medication and a prescription anti-nausea drug that can cause drowsiness.
Kennedy, D-R.I., addressed the issue after a spate of news reports. His initial statement said, 'I consumed no alcohol prior to the incident.'
Later, however, he issued a longer statement saying the attending physician for Congress had prescribed Phenergan on Tuesday to treat Kennedy's gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Kennedy said he returned to his Capitol Hill home on Wednesday evening after a final series of votes in Congress and took 'prescribed' amounts of Phenergan and Ambien, another prescribed drug that he occasionally takes to fall asleep.
'Some time around 2:45 a.m., I drove the few blocks to the Capitol Complex believing I needed to vote,' his second statement said. 'Apparently, I was disoriented from the medication.'"
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Federal Study Finds Accord on Warming - New York Times
Federal Study Finds Accord on Warming - New York Times: "Federal Study Finds Accord on Warming
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By ANDREW C. REVKIN
Published: May 3, 2006
A scientific study commissioned by the Bush administration concluded yesterday that the lower atmosphere was indeed growing warmer and that there was 'clear evidence of human influences on the climate system.'"
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Published: May 3, 2006
A scientific study commissioned by the Bush administration concluded yesterday that the lower atmosphere was indeed growing warmer and that there was 'clear evidence of human influences on the climate system.'"
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
XM Satellite Radio Holdings Stock Falls
My Way Finance: "XM Satellite Radio Holdings Stock Falls
Wednesday May 3, 5:53 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES, May 03, 2006 (AP Online via COMTEX) -- XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. stock fell Wednesday after competitor Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. announced it added more subscribers in the last quarter than XM.
Shares of XM fell 94 cents, or 5.1 percent, to close at $17.51 Wednesday on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Shares traded as low as $16.86, below the 52-week low of $18.42 set Tuesday.
Sirius shares fell 16 cents, or 3.3 percent, to close at $4.72 on the Nasdaq.
Sirius narrowed the subscriber gap between itself and XM Satellite with the addition of Howard Stern, progress with its original equipment manufacturer partners, and the introduction of portable devices, said Stuart Kagel, an analyst with Janco Partners Inc.
Tuesday, Sirius said it added 761,187 customers, ending the quarter with 4.07 million users.
On the other hand, XM Satellite added 568,900 users in the same three-month period. The Washington, D.C.-based satellite radio company said it remains on track to reach 9 million subscribers and positive cash flow from operations by year end. XM finished the first quarter with a total of 6.5 million subscribers.
XM Satellite last week said it lost $149.2 million, or 60 cents a share, on revenue of $208 million in the first quarter.
In the same period a year earlier, it lost $120 million, or 58 cents a share, on revenue of $103 million.
Analysts were expecting a loss of 55 cents a share, according to Thomson Financial.
Overall, analysts have been pleased with the growth in the adoption of satellite radio. The number of subscribers grew approximately 57 percent, according to analyst estimates.
On Wednesday, a law firm filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of all persons who acquired the stock of XM Satellite Radio between July 28, 2005, and Feb. 15, 2006.
The lawsuit alleges the company misrepresented its ability to reduce the costs of new subscribers as it reached its goal of six million subscribers by the end of 2005. The law firm said that, despite XM's knowledge that it would be making expenditures in the fourth quarter to achieve the subscriber goal, the company failed to disclose to the market that these costs would help lead to increased losses."
Wednesday May 3, 5:53 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES, May 03, 2006 (AP Online via COMTEX) -- XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. stock fell Wednesday after competitor Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. announced it added more subscribers in the last quarter than XM.
Shares of XM fell 94 cents, or 5.1 percent, to close at $17.51 Wednesday on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Shares traded as low as $16.86, below the 52-week low of $18.42 set Tuesday.
Sirius shares fell 16 cents, or 3.3 percent, to close at $4.72 on the Nasdaq.
Sirius narrowed the subscriber gap between itself and XM Satellite with the addition of Howard Stern, progress with its original equipment manufacturer partners, and the introduction of portable devices, said Stuart Kagel, an analyst with Janco Partners Inc.
Tuesday, Sirius said it added 761,187 customers, ending the quarter with 4.07 million users.
On the other hand, XM Satellite added 568,900 users in the same three-month period. The Washington, D.C.-based satellite radio company said it remains on track to reach 9 million subscribers and positive cash flow from operations by year end. XM finished the first quarter with a total of 6.5 million subscribers.
XM Satellite last week said it lost $149.2 million, or 60 cents a share, on revenue of $208 million in the first quarter.
In the same period a year earlier, it lost $120 million, or 58 cents a share, on revenue of $103 million.
Analysts were expecting a loss of 55 cents a share, according to Thomson Financial.
Overall, analysts have been pleased with the growth in the adoption of satellite radio. The number of subscribers grew approximately 57 percent, according to analyst estimates.
On Wednesday, a law firm filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of all persons who acquired the stock of XM Satellite Radio between July 28, 2005, and Feb. 15, 2006.
The lawsuit alleges the company misrepresented its ability to reduce the costs of new subscribers as it reached its goal of six million subscribers by the end of 2005. The law firm said that, despite XM's knowledge that it would be making expenditures in the fourth quarter to achieve the subscriber goal, the company failed to disclose to the market that these costs would help lead to increased losses."
Cat to Reunite With Owner After 10 Years
My Way News - Cat to Reunite With Owner After 10 Years: "SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sneakers the cat is being reunited with his owner, hundreds of miles away from where the feline disappeared in 1996.
The long-haired black cat was given to Sacramento's Animal Care Services last week, where an employee scanned him for a microchip, a routine procedure.
The number on the chip was used to track down Allison MacEwan of Seattle, who said she placed newspaper ads and went door-to-door with fliers in a futile search for her lost cat a decade ago.
Officials on Wednesday said they aren't sure how the cat wound up in Sacramento.
MacEwan's daughter was 4 years old when her cat disappeared, and officials said she is now looking forward to being reunited with her childhood pet.
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The long-haired black cat was given to Sacramento's Animal Care Services last week, where an employee scanned him for a microchip, a routine procedure.
The number on the chip was used to track down Allison MacEwan of Seattle, who said she placed newspaper ads and went door-to-door with fliers in a futile search for her lost cat a decade ago.
Officials on Wednesday said they aren't sure how the cat wound up in Sacramento.
MacEwan's daughter was 4 years old when her cat disappeared, and officials said she is now looking forward to being reunited with her childhood pet.
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Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Wal-Mart Worker Finds Man Glued to Toilet
My Way News - Wal-Mart Worker Finds Man Glued to Toilet: "SALISBURY, Md. (AP) - A 20-year-old was found by a Wal-Mart employee in the bathroom Sunday night after he sat down and was glued to the toilet seat.
The man, whose name was not released by police, was taken to the hospital late Sunday night, said Lt. Cheryl Rantz of the Salisbury Police Department.
'The man had gone into the bathroom and sat down,' she said. 'He was banging on the wall when the employee came in.'
Rantz said the man was treated and released.
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The man, whose name was not released by police, was taken to the hospital late Sunday night, said Lt. Cheryl Rantz of the Salisbury Police Department.
'The man had gone into the bathroom and sat down,' she said. 'He was banging on the wall when the employee came in.'
Rantz said the man was treated and released.
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Broadcast flag is back
IPac - Blog: "Broadcast flag is back
I just saw that Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), the inspiration for our iPod campaign, introduced a Net Neutrality bill in the Senate today. Sen. Stevens took this oppertunity to slip the broadcast flag into the bill. From Multichannel:
According to a summary released by the Senate Commerce Committee, the Stevens bill would:
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Authorize the FCC to establish a broadcast flag to allow TV stations to protect digital content from Internet piracy;There are lots of things going on in this bill, it's 135 pages, but any bill that enables the FCC to implement the Broadcast Flag must be stopped.
This is another tool in the arsenal of the Hollywood cartels. They are attempting to overwhelm the tech community by introducing terrible legislation after terrible legislation hoping that we don't notice or are spread too thin fighting their other bills. This comes right after IPPA (DMCA 2.0) in the House and Senator Feinstein's (D-Hollywood) PERFORM Act in the Senate.
Time to prep those phone calls and emails.
EDIT: Alex Curtis over at Public Knowledge has more on the new legislation including a copy of the actuall bill."
I just saw that Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), the inspiration for our iPod campaign, introduced a Net Neutrality bill in the Senate today. Sen. Stevens took this oppertunity to slip the broadcast flag into the bill. From Multichannel:
According to a summary released by the Senate Commerce Committee, the Stevens bill would:
...
Authorize the FCC to establish a broadcast flag to allow TV stations to protect digital content from Internet piracy;There are lots of things going on in this bill, it's 135 pages, but any bill that enables the FCC to implement the Broadcast Flag must be stopped.
This is another tool in the arsenal of the Hollywood cartels. They are attempting to overwhelm the tech community by introducing terrible legislation after terrible legislation hoping that we don't notice or are spread too thin fighting their other bills. This comes right after IPPA (DMCA 2.0) in the House and Senator Feinstein's (D-Hollywood) PERFORM Act in the Senate.
Time to prep those phone calls and emails.
EDIT: Alex Curtis over at Public Knowledge has more on the new legislation including a copy of the actuall bill."
Monday, May 01, 2006
Anna Nicole Smith Wins Supreme Court Case - New York Times
Anna Nicole Smith Wins Supreme Court Case - New York Times: "The former Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith was given a new chance by the Supreme Court today to try to get part of the vast fortune of her late husband, a Texas oil tycoon who was six decades her senior."
My Way - Sports News
My Way - Sports News: "ALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - No controversy this time. Jimmie Johnson's win was fair and square.
Johnson erased a career full of Talladega Superspeedway troubles, barreling past teammate Brian Vickers with one lap to go then holding off a charge from Tony Stewart to win the rain-postponed Aaron's 499 on Monday.
It makes Johnson 2-for-2 in restrictor-plate races this year. And this one won't have an asterisk.
His season-opening Daytona 500 win fell under intense scrutiny when crew chief Chad Knaus was suspended for cheating during race preparations. Although Johnson rallied to win the race in a legal car, he was forced to defend himself and his team from a wave of criticism that spoiled the victory."
Johnson erased a career full of Talladega Superspeedway troubles, barreling past teammate Brian Vickers with one lap to go then holding off a charge from Tony Stewart to win the rain-postponed Aaron's 499 on Monday.
It makes Johnson 2-for-2 in restrictor-plate races this year. And this one won't have an asterisk.
His season-opening Daytona 500 win fell under intense scrutiny when crew chief Chad Knaus was suspended for cheating during race preparations. Although Johnson rallied to win the race in a legal car, he was forced to defend himself and his team from a wave of criticism that spoiled the victory."
Summer vacation: To fly or drive? - Summer Travel - MSNBC.com
Summer vacation: To fly or drive? - Summer Travel - MSNBC.com: "The days of packing the kids in the station wagon and driving off for summer vacation may soon be just a fond memory. With gas prices nudging the $3-a-gallon mark, families are now sharpening their pencils and doing some math. This summer’s big vacation question is this: Should you drive or should you fly?"
Summer vacation: To fly or drive? - Summer Travel - MSNBC.com
Summer vacation: To fly or drive? - Summer Travel - MSNBC.com: "The days of packing the kids in the station wagon and driving off for summer vacation may soon be just a fond memory. With gas prices nudging the $3-a-gallon mark, families are now sharpening their pencils and doing some math. This summer’s big vacation question is this: Should you drive or should you fly?"
Sunday, April 30, 2006
United 93-BY DAVID BEAMER
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United 93
The filmmakers got it right.
BY DAVID BEAMER
Thursday, April 27, 2006 12:01 a.m.
The calendar says it's April 25, 2006. At noon, my wife, Peggy, and I are walking around Battery Park--near the Tribeca area--in New York. It is our first time. The flowers are blooming; kids are fishing; people boarding the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Kids are laughing and noisy. The sun is shining. The vendors are hawking T-shirts, pretzels and some "designer" wares. And just up the street there is a hole in the skyline and in the ground.
United 93
The filmmakers got it right.
BY DAVID BEAMER
Thursday, April 27, 2006 12:01 a.m.
The calendar says it's April 25, 2006. At noon, my wife, Peggy, and I are walking around Battery Park--near the Tribeca area--in New York. It is our first time. The flowers are blooming; kids are fishing; people boarding the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Kids are laughing and noisy. The sun is shining. The vendors are hawking T-shirts, pretzels and some "designer" wares. And just up the street there is a hole in the skyline and in the ground.
In the park, there is a memorial with walls standing tall. Walls filled with so many names of those who gave their all in the Atlantic in World War II. How fitting that the names are here to honor those who gave their lives to enable this fun, this laughter--on this sunny day. The sights and sounds of freedom continue.
Fast forward--it is 10:30 p.m., April 25. We have just seen a movie premiere at the fifth annual Tribeca Film Festival. A film festival that has done so much to energize and revitalize the city, its people and especially the area that has that hole in the skyline and in the ground. This year the movie that had its worldwide premiere at the festival is titled "United 93." It is about the day when the hole in the skyline of New York was made--the day when a hole was made in the side of the Pentagon near Washington, D.C.--the day when a hole was made in a quiet mountain meadow in Pennsylvania. The day that our nation was attacked; the day when the war came home--Sept. 11, 2001. The day our son Todd boarded United 93.
Paul Greengrass and Universal set out to tell the story of United Flight 93 on that terrible day in our nation's history. They set about the task of telling this story with a genuine intent to get it right--the actions of those on board and honor their memory. Their extensive research included reaching out to all the families who had lost loved ones on United Flight 93 as the first casualties of this war. And Paul and his team got it right.
There are those who question the timing of this project and the painful memories it evokes. Clearly, the film portrays the reality of the attack on our homeland and its terrible consequences. Often we attend movies to escape reality and fantasize a bit. In this case and at this time, it is appropriate to get a dose of reality about this war and the real enemy we face. It is not too soon for this story to be told, seen and heard. But it is too soon for us to become complacent. It is too soon for us to think of this war in only national terms. We need to be mindful that this enemy, who made those holes in our landscape and caused the deaths of some 3,000 of our fellow free people, has a vision to personally kill or convert each and every one of us. This film reminds us that this war is personal. This enemy is on a fanatical mission to take away our lives and liberty--the liberty that has been secured for us by those whose names are on those walls in Battery Park and so many other walls and stones throughout this nation. This enemy seeks to take away the free will that our Creator has endowed in us. Patrick Henry got it right some 231 years ago. Living without liberty is not living at all.
This film further reminds us of the nature of the enemy we face. An enemy who will stop at nothing to achieve world domination and force a life devoid of freedom upon all. Their methods are inhumane and their targets are the innocent and unsuspecting. We call this conflict the "War on Terror." This film is a wake-up call. And although we abhor terrorism as a tactic, we are at war with a real enemy and it is personal.
There are those who would hope to escape the pain of war. Can't we just live and let live and pretend every thing is OK? Let's discuss, negotiate, reason together. The film accurately shows an enemy who will stop at nothing in a quest for control. This enemy does not seek our resources, our land or our materials, but rather to alter our very way of life.
I encourage my fellow Americans and free people everywhere to see "United 93."
Be reminded of our very real enemy. Be inspired by a true story of heroic actions taken by ordinary people with victorious consequences. Be thankful for each precious day of life with a loved one and make the most of it. Resolve to take the right action in the situations of life, whatever they may be. Resolve to give thanks and support to those men, women, leaders and commanders who to this day (1,687 days since Sept. 11, 2001) continue the counterattacks on our enemy and in so doing keep us safe and our freedoms intact.
May the taste of freedom for people of the Middle East hasten victory. The enemy we face does not have the word "surrender" in their dictionary. We must not have the word "retreat" in ours. We surely want our troops home as soon as possible. That said, they cannot come home in retreat. They must come home victoriously. Pray for them. Mr. Beamer is the father of Todd Beamer, a passenger on United Airlines Flight 93.
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