Black Owl

The best way to find it is to check the sight glass. Or you could remove the filler plug and look down. Sorry, I just couldn't resist :duck:

There are so many routes here in MN that it is truely difficult to identify any one (or two) area/routes which are better than others. Some say the river road. Others like the Grat Lakes run. Yet still others, like the run from Ely to Tower (probably my favorite) Now, as for your question about the Redwood Forest. Yes, it is definately well worth the time to make that run down old 101. But this just my opinion. And what do I know eh?

Okay folks. I just killed the thread on the Sns of Silenc. Although there was nothing wrong with the initial thread talking about the experience, some folks have to jump in and start sending it south. So it's dead.

Tony, Now that it's all purdy... why don't you plan of getting some bugs on it and ride over to the Pork in the Pines Pig Roast?

Thanks for the information. A floral arrangement has been ordered. The arrangement will be delivered to the funeral home in time for the visitation.

Looking good..... Congrats. BTW. Noticed that you have streets and regular houses over there. I always thought Australia was one big parking lot. :duck:

Well, as much as I hate to say it... It's looking really good. Now, all you need to do is add a folding bunk on the wall and you will be set for anything. Will we be seeing this at either the Pork in the Pines or Cody?

Juggler, Are you talking about 42 USC, Section 1988 (a) Proceedings in vindication of civil rights ? a) Applicability of statutory and common law The jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters conferred on the district courts by the provisions of titles 13, 24, and 70 of the Revised Statutes for the protection of all persons in the United States in their civil rights, and for their vindication, shall be exercised and enforced in conformity with the laws of the United States, so far as such laws are suitable to carry the same into effect; but in all cases where they are not adapted to the object, or are deficient in the provisions necessary to furnish suitable remedies and punish offenses against law, the common law, as modified and changed by the constitution and statutes of the State wherein the court having jurisdiction of such civil or criminal cause is held, so far as the same is not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States, shall be extended to and govern the said courts in the trial and disposition of the cause, and, if it is of a criminal nature, in the infliction of punishment on the party found guilty. (b) Attorney's fees In any action or proceeding to enforce a provision of sections 1981, 1981a, 1982, 1983, 1985, and 1986 of this title, title IX of Public Law 92-318 [[/url] et seq.], the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 [42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.], the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 [42 U.S.C. 2000cc et seq.], title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.], or section 13981 of this title, the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs, except that in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity such officer shall not be held liable for any costs, including attorney's fees, unless such action was clearly in excess of such officer's jurisdiction. © Expert fees In awarding an attorney's fee under subsection (b) of this section in any action or proceeding to enforce a provision of section 1981 or 1981a of this title, the court, in its discretion, may include expert fees as part of the attorney's fee. References In Text Title 13 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "this Title" meaning title 13 of the Revised Statutes, consisting of R.S. Secs. 530 to 1093. For complete classification of R.S. Secs. 530 to 1093 to the Code, see Tables. Title 24 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "Title 'Civil Rights,' " meaning title 24 of the Revised Statutes, consisting of R.S. Secs. 1977 to 1991, which are classified to sections 1981 to 1983, 1985 to 1987, and 1989 to 1994 of this title. For complete classification of R.S. Secs. 1977 to 1991 to the Code, see Tables. Title 70 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "Title 'Crimes,' " meaning title 70 of the Revised Statutes, consisting of R.S. Secs. 5323 to 5550. For complete classification of R.S. Secs. 5323 to 5550, see Tables. Title IX of Public Law 92-318, referred to in subsec. (b), is title IX of Pub. L. 92-318, June 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 373, as amended, known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, which is classified principally to chapter 38 (Sec. 1681 et seq.) of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of title IX to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1681 of Title 20 and Tables. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 103-141, Nov. 16, 1993, 107 Stat. 1488, which is classified principally to chapter 21B (Sec. 2000bb et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000bb of this title and Tables. The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 106-274, Sept. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 803, which is classified principally to chapter 21C (Sec. 2000cc et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000cc of this title and Tables. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 88-352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241, as amended. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is classified generally to subchapter V (Sec. 2000d et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables. Codification R.S. Sec. 722 derived from acts Apr. 9, 1866, ch. 31, Sec. 3, 14 Stat. 27; May 31, 1870, ch. 114, Sec. 18, 16 Stat. 144. Section was formerly classified to section 729 of Title 28 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, by act June 25, 1948, ch. 646, Sec. 1, 62 Stat. 869. Amendments 2000 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106-274 inserted "the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000," after "Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993," and deleted comma after "section 13981 of this title,". 1996 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104-317 inserted before period at end ", except that in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity such officer shall not be held liable for any costs, including attorney's fees, unless such action was clearly in excess of such officer's jurisdiction". 1994 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103-322, which directed the amendment of the last sentence of this section by striking "or" after "92-318," and by inserting ", or section 13981 of this title," after "1964", was executed to subsec. (b) of this section by striking "or" after "Act of 1993," and by inserting ", or section 13981 of this title," after "1964", to reflect the probable intent of Congress and amendments by Pub. L. 102-166 and Pub. L. 103-141. See 1993 and 1991 Amendment notes below. 1993 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103-141 inserted "the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993," before "or title VI". 1991 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102-166, Sec. 113(a)(1), designated first sentence of existing provisions as subsec. (a). Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102-166, Secs. 103, 113(a)(1), designated second sentence of existing provisions as subsec. (b) and inserted "1981a," after "1981,". Subsec. ©. Pub. L. 102-166, Sec. 113(a)(2), added subsec. ©. 1980 - Pub. L. 96-481 struck out "or in any civil action or proceeding, by or on behalf of the United States of America, to enforce, or charging a violation of, a provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code,". 1976 - Pub. L. 94-559 authorized the court, in its discretion, to allow a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the prevailing party's costs. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1991 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 102-166 effective Nov. 21, 1991, except as otherwise provided, see section 402 of Pub. L. 102-166, set out as a note under section 1981 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1980 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 96-481 effective Oct. 1, 1981, and applicable to adversary adjudication as defined in section 504(b)(1)© of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and to civil actions and adversary adjudications described in section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, which are pending on, or commenced on or after Oct. 1, 1981, see section 208 of Pub. L. 96-481, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2412 of Title 28. SHORT TITLE OF 1976 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 94-559, Sec. 1, Oct. 19, 1976, 90 Stat. 2641, provided: "That this Act [amending this section] may be cited as 'The Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act of 1976'." Section Referred To In Other Sections This section is referred to in sections 1981a, 1997e, 3602 of this title. (a) Applicability of statutory and common law The jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters conferred on the district courts by the provisions of titles 13, 24, and 70 of the Revised Statutes for the protection of all persons in the United States in their civil rights, and for their vindication, shall be exercised and enforced in conformity with the laws of the United States, so far as such laws are suitable to carry the same into effect; but in all cases where they are not adapted to the object, or are deficient in the provisions necessary to furnish suitable remedies and punish offenses against law, the common law, as modified and changed by the constitution and statutes of the State wherein the court having jurisdiction of such civil or criminal cause is held, so far as the same is not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States, shall be extended to and govern the said courts in the trial and disposition of the cause, and, if it is of a criminal nature, in the infliction of punishment on the party found guilty. (b) Attorney's fees In any action or proceeding to enforce a provision of sections 1981, 1981a, 1982, 1983, 1985, and 1986 of this title, title IX of Public Law 92-318 [et seq.], the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 [42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.], the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 [42 U.S.C. 2000cc et seq.], title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.], or section 13981 of this title, the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs, except that in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity such officer shall not be held liable for any costs, including attorney's fees, unless such action was clearly in excess of such officer's jurisdiction. © Expert fees In awarding an attorney's fee under subsection (b) of this section in any action or proceeding to enforce a provision of section 1981 or 1981a of this title, the court, in its discretion, may include expert fees as part of the attorney's fee. References In Text Title 13 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "this Title" meaning title 13 of the Revised Statutes, consisting of R.S. Secs. 530 to 1093. For complete classification of R.S. Secs. 530 to 1093 to the Code, see Tables. Title 24 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "Title 'Civil Rights,' " meaning title 24 of the Revised Statutes, consisting of R.S. Secs. 1977 to 1991, which are classified to sections 1981 to 1983, 1985 to 1987, and 1989 to 1994 of this title. For complete classification of R.S. Secs. 1977 to 1991 to the Code, see Tables. Title 70 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original "Title 'Crimes,' " meaning title 70 of the Revised Statutes, consisting of R.S. Secs. 5323 to 5550. For complete classification of R.S. Secs. 5323 to 5550, see Tables. Title IX of Public Law 92-318, referred to in subsec. (b), is title IX of Pub. L. 92-318, June 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 373, as amended, known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, which is classified principally to chapter 38 (Sec. 1681 et seq.) of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of title IX to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1681 of Title 20 and Tables. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 103-141, Nov. 16, 1993, 107 Stat. 1488, which is classified principally to chapter 21B (Sec. 2000bb et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000bb of this title and Tables. The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 106-274, Sept. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 803, which is classified principally to chapter 21C (Sec. 2000cc et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000cc of this title and Tables. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 88-352, July 2, 1964, 78 Stat. 241, as amended. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is classified generally to subchapter V (Sec. 2000d et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2000a of this title and Tables. Codification R.S. Sec. 722 derived from acts Apr. 9, 1866, ch. 31, Sec. 3, 14 Stat. 27; May 31, 1870, ch. 114, Sec. 18, 16 Stat. 144. Section was formerly classified to section 729 of Title 28 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, by act June 25, 1948, ch. 646, Sec. 1, 62 Stat. 869. Amendments 2000 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106-274 inserted "the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000," after "Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993," and deleted comma after "section 13981 of this title,". 1996 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104-317 inserted before period at end ", except that in any action brought against a judicial officer for an act or omission taken in such officer's judicial capacity such officer shall not be held liable for any costs, including attorney's fees, unless such action was clearly in excess of such officer's jurisdiction". 1994 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103-322, which directed the amendment of the last sentence of this section by striking "or" after "92-318," and by inserting ", or section 13981 of this title," after "1964", was executed to subsec. (b) of this section by striking "or" after "Act of 1993," and by inserting ", or section 13981 of this title," after "1964", to reflect the probable intent of Congress and amendments by Pub. L. 102-166 and Pub. L. 103-141. See 1993 and 1991 Amendment notes below. 1993 - Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103-141 inserted "the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993," before "or title VI". 1991 - Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102-166, Sec. 113(a)(1), designated first sentence of existing provisions as subsec. (a). Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102-166, Secs. 103, 113(a)(1), designated second sentence of existing provisions as subsec. (b) and inserted "1981a," after "1981,". Subsec. ©. Pub. L. 102-166, Sec. 113(a)(2), added subsec. ©. 1980 - Pub. L. 96-481 struck out "or in any civil action or proceeding, by or on behalf of the United States of America, to enforce, or charging a violation of, a provision of the United States Internal Revenue Code,". 1976 - Pub. L. 94-559 authorized the court, in its discretion, to allow a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the prevailing party's costs. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1991 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 102-166 effective Nov. 21, 1991, except as otherwise provided, see section 402 of Pub. L. 102-166, set out as a note under section 1981 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1980 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 96-481 effective Oct. 1, 1981, and applicable to adversary adjudication as defined in section 504(b)(1)© of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, and to civil actions and adversary adjudications described in section 2412 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure, which are pending on, or commenced on or after Oct. 1, 1981, see section 208 of Pub. L. 96-481, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2412 of Title 28. SHORT TITLE OF 1976 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 94-559, Sec. 1, Oct. 19, 1976, 90 Stat. 2641, provided: "That this Act [amending this section] may be cited as 'The Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Awards Act of 1976'." Section Referred To In Other Sections This section is referred to in sections 1981a, 1997e, 3602 of this title.

Hmmmmm. Bet they have a cream for that.

This issue has been bouncing around the courts since 1999 when Frank Buono (who is from Oregon) sued to have the cross removed.

The OPE Fund (Out of Pocket Expenses) was set up to provide assistance with funding of those initial expenses associated with hosting VentureRider Rallys. Paying for patches, hall rental, etc. The receipient of the advance funding is asked to attempt to reimburse the fund from the funding generated through registration fees and/or the sale of the patches When the funding permits, it is also used to send floral arrangements to members in hospital and, when appropriate, funeral floral arrangements. The primary funding comes from the donation of any excess funds generated at VentureRally events after all expenses are covered. Member donations can also be sent to the fund either via PayPal at CFAS@Juno.com or by check payable to Russell Hicks at 185 Redwood Drive, Apple Valley, MN 55124. As a side note, the donation button referred to in the foregoing post is primarily for donations sent to Don to cover his expenses in running and maintaining the site. It was not intended to be used for donations to the OPE fund as that would be a book-keeping nightmare for Don.

That will be arranged as son as we have the information of the funeral arrangements.

We are deeply saddend by this tragic turn of events. Please advise me of the funeral arrangements and I will make arrangement to send a floral arrangement from the VentureRiders.

Just to let everyone know. The VentureRider OPE fund sent a floral arrangemment to Jim Gorom at the hospital. It will be delivered Monday.

Just spoke with the hospital. 716.898.3000 Jim is currently in the Trauma ICU. His condition is listed as serious. Immediate famly visitors only. No flowers while in the ICU.

Bob, Sorry to hear this. If you can get me the address/room number for the hospital I will arrange for a floral arrangement to be sent. Also need to know if he can have flowers in his room. Thanks

LOL Well in only 30 days you can refresh those memories and make more. Thats right folks, only 30 days to wait for the 2009 Pork in the Pines.

The thread has been deleted. If anyone needs to have why explained to them please contact me by PM.

Huh.... You have to ask? You were there last year. BTW: we are down to 33 days before the fesitivities begin.

Now only 34 days away.

Have a buddy that has the same problem. Came back from 'nam with it. He has been pushing the VA, and just last month was given 10% disability. If it were me, I'd just keep pushing them.

Just a reminder that we are now only 21 days away from the 2009 Pork in the Pines Pig Roast. This is the 4th year, and thanks to the efforts of (Gary) Grandpagak, (Annie) Grandmagak, and (Will) Juggler, everything seems to be falling into place to ensure us a fantastic time and a great feast. For those who are returning, we look forward to seeing you again. For the first timers, all we can say is yah better come prepared for a really fun time and meeting some of the greatest (if not the weirdest) folks you will every be honored to call your friend. For those who have not done so, please visit www.porkinthepines.com and sign up. And remember folks, due to the down turn in the economy, we are waiving the registration fee this year. We will have a donation jar set up for those who feel that are in a position to help us defray the expenses. Sorry we can't help defray the travel costs, but as always there is free camping. And, thanks to two very generous sponsors, we are having on site breakfast on Saturady and Sunday. Looking forward to seeing a whole bunch of new and returning friends this year.

I have one... Guess that's trying to tell me something...

For the 'nam and Persian Gulf vets: · H.R.2926 which would require the VA to provide medical care to Vietnam era and Persian Gulf War veterans who were exposed to herbicides BURN PIT TOXIC EMISSIONS Update 10: When epidemiologist Shira Kramer first saw data about some 400 service members who say they were sickened by open-air burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq, she said she was shocked to see how well their symptoms matched up with symptoms associated with toxic exposure. "I was appalled but not surprised to learn that there were so many serious adverse health effects," she said. "We know open pit burning is very dangerous." Kramer, who has a doctorate in epidemiology and co-authored a textbook about it, was invited by lawyer Elizabeth Burke to research the burn pits to compile evidence for several class-action lawsuits against military contractor KBR. The military typically disposes of waste in burn pits during contingency operations, but KBR took over burn-pit operations for the largest of the pits at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. In a memo dated 20 DEC 06, Air Force Lt. Col. Darrin Curtis, former bioenvironmental flight commander at Balad, said the chemicals to which troops there may have been exposed include: dioxin, the same chemical that made Agent Orange so toxic; benzene, an aircraft fuel known to cause leukemia; arsenic; dichlorofluoromethane, or Freon; carbon monoxide; ethyl benzene; formaldehyde; hydrogen cyanide; nitrogen dioxide; sulfuric acid; and xylene. Kramer said the mix of chemicals, and their combination with particulates such as ash and sand, may have made the problem worse. "You have a toxic brew that is … much more dangerous than individual chemicals alone," she said. "The absorption onto particulate matter then allows these chemicals not only to deeply penetrate into the lungs, but also to have a dwell time in the lungs." Air Force officials say the burn pit at Balad has been cleaned up - the 90,000 water bottles a day that were being burned are now recycled, and hazardous materials are no longer making their way to the pit. But even if the pit burned only wood and paper, the troops would still be at risk, Kramer said, noting that burning wood produces dioxin. "Uncontrolled, open burning of any of these materials represents a hazard. The symptoms can be signs of acute respiratory problems and blood cancers… Troops stationed near burn pits who began coughing and spitting up black stuff - 'plume crud,' they call it - should have served as a warning to military officials. The acute effects are a tip-off that something quite troubling is going on… Military data showing that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cases have risen by 12,000 a year since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan began are especially troubling. ..You would not expect to see COPD in a young, healthy population … in this age range," she said. "It's extremely unusual and unexpected." [source: NavyTimes Kelly Kennedy article 13 Jul 09 ++] · H.R.1293 sponsored by Ranking member Steve Buyer (R-IN) which increases the amount of money veterans can receive for home improvements and structural alterations from home health services ($6,800 for service connected disabled veterans and $2,000 for non-service connected disabled veterans.

Cindi, About 2 months ago, I warned everyone that the Fed Govt was going to require all credit card companies, E-bay, Paypal etc to start reporting individual transactions and activities. This was to "help identify terrorists" and for taxation purposes. So, if you are not a non-profit, than you could end up getting taxed on the money received as income.