...and yet again...

My original post...

http://thirtypoundsofcat.blogspot.com/2008/03/best-behaviour-while-awaiting-court.html

and today's news, again... some people never learn!

Cadillac, seen speeding in excess of 200 km/h, crashes in ditch


By Dalson Chen, The Windsor StarJuly 27, 2009



CHATHAM, Ont. -- A 29-year-old Windsor man faces an array of charges including dangerous driving after he allegedly drove a white Cadillac at a speed of 205 km/h on Highway 401 Sunday.

Chatham-Kent OPP said they were called about a vehicle speeding in the 401’s eastbound lanes around 7 a.m. Police said the Cadillac’s movements were described as “erratic” and “dangerous.”

A short while later, police learned of a single vehicle crash involving the Cadillac near Merlin Town Line east of Tilbury.

Officers found the car in a ditch on the north side highway. Investigators determined that the vehicle went out of control and crossed the median, entering the westbound lanes before ending up in the ditch.

The driver was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.

Police later learned the vehicle had no insurance, and that the driver had been previously stopped for speeding on the 401 in March of this year. His recorded speed in that incident was also 205 km/h.

Dusan Arlov of Windsor was taken into custody by Chatham-Kent OPP. Police said he was awaiting a court appearance on Monday.

Arlov has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, street racing, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, using a false or invalid insurance card, making a false statement to police, and failing to properly wear a seat belt while driving.
© Copyright (c) The Windsor Star

It should be noted that hours before I posted this there were many, many searches for Dusan Arlov from the USA and Canada... news does travel very quickly in these circles apparently.

Apollo 11, 40 years and my memories 15 years ago.

My opinion is still the same. Reach high, explore and extraordinary things can happen!

Valley Swim Club Huntingdon Valley Pennsylvana

The kids:














The CNN story - link to page
http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/09/philly.pool/index.html




*Click the two home page pics for detail*
Valley Swim Club 2007 home page courtesy of "the way back machine."



Holy white bread Batman!
















Valley Swim Club July 9th, 2009 home page:




Thank you for all of your comments and interest. I too think that this club is in for a heck of an awakening. Shame, especially public shame is hard to bare but maybe will make them stand up and take a look at themselves!

John Duesler, club president as quoted by an NBC affiliate, "There was concern that a lot of kids would change the complexion . . . and the atmosphere of the club." I bet his complexion has changed now, a burning, blushing red perhaps?

My site meter is off the grid, thanks to being on CNN.

I think we should all look at the facility offering their swimming facilities to these kids. http://www.girardcollege.com/girard/site/default.asp A premier school for those suffering from financial hardship. If you have a few spare dollars, click here: http://www.girardcollege.com/4398_92621112938/site/default.asp

CUPE Windsor and the new temporary garbage dump

*credit* The Windsor Star












*credit* The Windsor Star



















So, CUPE is now in my neighbourhood. I drive past them every day, twice a day at the new temporary garbage dump. (You know the City Centre Anchor site where the Casino SHOULD be?) I see them, in their lawn chairs, sitting around chatting and a very few standing, with signs, blocking the tax paying citizen from entering or exiting, just long enough to be a annoying. So, is sunbathing on City sidewalks legal?




Below is the Criminal Code of Canada... the relevant sections in bold.

hmmmmmmmm...

Causing disturbance, indecent exhibition, loitering , etc.

175. (1) Every one who
(a) not being in a dwelling-house, causes a disturbance in or near a public place,
(i) by fighting, screaming, shouting, swearing, singing or using insulting or obscene language,
(ii) by being drunk, or
(iii) by impeding or molesting other persons,
(b) openly exposes or exhibits an indecent exhibition in a public place,
(c) loiters in a public place and in any way obstructs persons who are in that place, or
(d) disturbs the peace and quiet of the occupants of a dwelling-house by discharging firearms or by other disorderly conduct in a public place or who, not being an occupant of a dwelling-house comprised in a particular building or structure, disturbs the peace and quiet of the occupants of a dwelling-house comprised in the building or structure by discharging firearms or by other disorderly conduct in any part of a building or structure to which, at the time of such conduct, the occupants of two or more dwelling-houses comprised in the building or structure have access as of right or by invitation, express or implied, is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.

h1n1 Update, since it's not in the news much here.

*Credit, WHO*

As of July 3rd, 125 countries, 89,221 cases, (many areas only testing those hospitalized,) and 382 deaths. It's unstoppable now folks. We can only hope that the fall/winter season in the Western Hemisphere is as mild as it is currently in the Southern Hemisphere.

http://www.who.int/en/

Sarah's not waving goodbye!

I think I see the logic in the timing of this sudden resignation. The next gubernatorial race in Alaska is 2010. If she announced her intentions to run for a Federal office, she'd be a lame duck Governor. If she simply walked close to the election date, it would leave the chair open for a ... gasp... Liberal big name Democrat to sit down.

By leaving now, she give the State time to get to know the Lieutenant Governor, Sean Parnell. See, you all said "who?" Sitting for a year as Governor will give him the time to get out there and cement his hold. A sitting Governor is always harder to unseat.

I bet this is some kind of deal made with the Republican Party to try to hold on to Alaska and at the same time move Sarah to the Federal stage!

I can't wait! It's gonna be interesting... you betcha!