| Kevin Robinson 'Subaru Most Outstanding Athlete' of ESPN X Games 13 ...
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ceremony today at Stocker Subaru in State College, Penn., Subaru representatives handed Kevin Robinson the keys to his 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX. The award was bestowed on Robinson by ESPN to go along with his title of "Subaru Most Outstanding Athlete of the Games" for his gold and bronze medal performance in bicycle motocross -- otherwise known as "BMX" -- at ESPN X Games 13 this past August. The award was part of the Subaru official automotive and gold level sponsorship of X Games 13. Robinson, who soared to the gold medal in "BMX Big Air" and earned the bronze in "BMX Vert," was very pleased to receive the keys to his new Subaru Impreza WRX at his local Subaru dealership. "Kevin is an amazing athlete and it was great to see him take delivery of his new Subaru Impreza WRX," said Lee Grodsky, regional marketing manager, Subaru of America, Inc.
Pay heed to risks of all-terrain vehicles
Toward the end of a Journal Star story on workplace safety last week, an expert pointed out that all-terrain vehicles are involved in a significant number of farming-related fatalities in Nebraska.Six people were killed last year, and the previous year, in rural accidents involving the popular off-road vehicles.Similar references to ATVs show up in other stories involving accident statistics. Officials pointed out last year that motor vehicle crashes are the third leading cause of death for children in Nebraska. One out of every eight of the children killed in vehicle crashes in 2005 was involved in an ATV accident. .
Promoting bike-sharing in Philadelphia
If you've visited Paris recently, you will have noticed the streets teeming with people, all kinds of people, riding bicycles. Pensioners with baguettes wedged into the handlebar basket. Lawyers and businessmen with briefcases. Well-dressed women, (but of course), in high heels. The bikes are gray, clunky workhorses with fenders, fat tires and comfortable seats. Despite appearances, they are high-tech, equipped with antitheft and global positioning devices and they represent the wave of the future. Or so many, including Philadelphia community activist Russell Meddin, hope. Meddin, 57, has helped organize a public forum, to be held at 6 p.m. tomorrow at the Academy of Natural Sciences, with the hope of starting a bike-sharing program in Philadelphia. Paris launched its program, Velib, in July with 10,000 virtually free-to-use bikes.
Lawsuit Targets Immigration Hold
It takes alot of time to carry on these comments and rebuttals. Time is something I usuall have alot of, but not on child visitation days. As much as this entralls me, no disrespect intended, I'd rather spend my time today with my middle son. As the line goes "I'll be back!". " .
Blueprint to learn lessons of history
We wanted something down on paper so that they know where we are coming from." Tom Monaghan, the SATH secretary, added: "If Peter Peacock hadn't said what he said, this wouldn't have happened but these ideas have been floating around for years and it has forced us to act. "This is only the first step in ensuring a new history syllabus but we are determined to safeguard the subject. "In many ways we are now acting like a pressure group to ensure the best outcome." At the moment, teachers are free to decide what history is taught, and subjects studied can vary from school to school. However, the new syllabus, titled: History and a Curriculum for Excellence, lays down a detailed series of the historic events that children should study and when. For example, local history will dominate schooling until the end of Primary Three, with the next two years being used to learn about the "Making of the Scottish Nation".
Gov. Mark Sanford's 2008 State of the State address
His work creates opportunities for the people who work there, and these businesses and individuals pay the taxes that make government services possible in the first place. Finally, I'd recognize my Cabinet for their hard work in administering their respective fields of government. We've had some changes in the guard since last year, so I specifically want to recognize Colonel Emma Forkner at the Department of Health and Human Services, Scott Richardson at the Department of Insurance, Buck Limehouse at the Department of Transportation, Kathleen Hayes at the Department of Social Services and Reggie Lloyd who we just nominated at the State Law Enforcement Division. Last year, in my second Inaugural Address, I said that I believed that the "keys to change were in our collective hands." I still believe that, but for keys to have value they must be used.
Shelby residents eager for road fix
The message was clear: Town of Shelby residents want Bliss Road reopened.For residents of Arbor Hills and Arbor Meadows who live on the bluff, the road closure affects them daily.
Theirs isn't a question of whether the roadway should be repaired, but if they should help pay for a road that doesn't even touch town limits.The overwhelming majority though not all at a town board meeting Monday said they're willing to chip in if that's what it takes."I value the road, don't get me wrong," said William Chaney. "But where does it end?"Tony Hutchens, La Crosse's assistant director of Public Works, said he can't guarantee there won't eventually be additional problems, but he's "reasonably confident" the proposed fixes will be long-term.About 100 people attended the meeting to discuss Shelby's role in the future of Bliss Road.Town Chairwoman Lynnetta Kopp said there still are other factors to consider before the board decides.The 131 homes directly affected make up only 17 percent of Shelby's tax base.She said she hoped any contributions would lead to further collaboration, such as service and revenue-sharing agreements, between the two municipalities.Shelby residents also were looking for explanations for why the road failed."I'm wondering why we're not talking about accountability," said Catherine Mcnamara.Most blamed work done in 2002 to widen the road for bicyclist and pedestrians.Hutchens said at most 17 percent of the total repair costs could possibly be attributed to those "enhancements."The total costs to repair Bliss Road are expected to exceed $1.8 million.
Operetta 'Die Fledermaus' begins Feb. 20
University Park, Pa. -- The Penn State Schools of Theatre and Music will present their first large-scale operetta on the Playhouse stage, "Die Fledermaus," by Johann Strauss Jr., with guest director E. Loren Meeker, Feb. 20 through March 2 at the Playhouse Theatre, University Park campus. Curtain times are 8 p.m. for all performances, except for a 2 p.m. matinee March 2. "Die Fledermaus," being performed in English, is a comic operetta that tells the story of Gabriel von Eisenstein's frequent dalliances with the lithe young ladies of the corps de ballet. On his way to serve a brief jail term for insulting a public official, Eisenstein attends Prince Orlofsky's party where he woos a glamorous Hungarian countess, who turns out to be none other than his wife Rosalinde, seeking -- and getting -- her revenge for her husband's indiscretions.
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