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Surf's up! http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/73-magnitude-quake-rocks-japan-20683990

Nice bike! But, is this only for new bikes sponsored by factory demo days? Because when I was looking at a used FZ6 last month, I was told that IP doesn't permit pre-buy test rides of sport bikes...?

IMHO, there could be grounds for opposition to the treaty based on procedural objections, but not so much on its substance, which is why Portman spends so much time in his letter discussing the treaty's ambiguity and "potential." Put simply, the treaty has little to no binding value in either direction other than a political one of acknowledging arms trade as having global context. The rest of Portman's reasons for objection are conjecture at best, and reminiscent of no-compromise "cold dead hands" ethos. But worse, the NRA itself (I'm a long-time member but don't always toe the party line) is doing an incredible disservice to truth with the way they're spinning its implications. Their robocalling fund drivers (who I've heard from several times this month already) aren't even crafting their words as deftly as Portman and are outright saying that this treaty subjugates US gun owners to UN new world order tracking and control, which is nothing but a bold-faced lie. The treaty is little more than feel-good oatmeal for the diplomats. Which brings me to my position - I really can't come to care if this specific treaty is ratified or not. I has no bearing on my rights as a US citizen - the thing is mush. Could it lay the groundwork for a global registry or UN agreement to ban all citizen gun ownership? Yea, I suppose, but so could having a ham sandwich with mustard - both of which would be about the same stretch, but ham sandwiches can't be used as NRA fund raising fodder (though they are more delicious). I propose that it would be better to spend time and political capital not sounding like a paranoid freak show every time arms are discussed at the national or global level. It weakens our credibility at those discussions and strengthens our opposition. It's a foreign concept to NRA hard-liners, but it's how I feel. Just my 2 cents. If I know OR's readership, I'll soon be attacked as a heretical, liberal pansy boi. Whatever! Payback starting in T minus 10... 9... 8...

Oh, and when the market gets s***y, increase your contribution levels as much as you can comfortably afford to do so. Those who doubled-down after the crash of 2008 are singing pretty brightly today, whereas those who pulled out then, guaranteed their losses.

As much as I could afford into growth-oriented equities and ETFs if I'm young, or a progressively blended portfolio of large-cap and mid-cap stocks and bonds as I get into my 40s.

Source? I'm not doubting it but I want to see a reputable article.

Your first question is fundamental to not just school funding but to every shared public interest and you'll always get the same handful of opinions that make school funding debates so hard. Should only parents pay for schools, or everyone because educated citizenry benefits society at large? In Florida, there's a huge retiree population that goes there specifically for the low taxes, resulting in a chronically underfunded and low-performing school system. I have a friend who teaches there and its appalling how little money they make and how few educational resources are available. Similarly, should we all share the costs of a national highway system, or just toll the people who use it. That debate was key during Eisenhower's days when most of our public works investments were made, creating an economic powerhouse for businesses and citizenry alike. One could easily argue that subsidized minimum-level health care is no less a strategic interest to America, as are great schools.

Thoughtful reply DAC

Yes, yes and yes, I couldn't agree more. But then again I'm a social progressive and a fiscal moderate, so I don't get no love from either party trying to game the system.

Taking the report's data as accurate on faith, it's interesting that both the rich and poor districts adjusted to the redistributions to maintain status-quo local funding levels. Rich districts increased their taxes to maintain high levels of school system investment and quality, while poor districts reduced their taxes to alleviate personal tax burdens while keeping their school funding and quality as-is. Both acted selfishly, with apparent different values of their schools.

Absolutely correct on all levels. Westerville and Worthington and Upper Arlington and Dublin and Euclid etc. would almost surely see less value for their money while Obetz, Pataskala, Grovetucky, etc. would see more value. Affluent communities will cry foul and blame communist income distribution with Casper's plan.

+1. I spent a year as a PTO secretary (go ahead, yuck it up - my daughter appreciated it :-)) during a very contentious levy cycle and I learned more about the f'd up nature of Ohio school funding and expenses than I ever imagined. I don't have time at the moment to list the major factors but suffice it to say it's a really tough gig, and every time something like this happens, good or bad, the public is given reason to drop their support for schools and thus start the funding emergency cycle all over again. I don't know how to fix this.

If congress only worked as hard as he appears to remodel homes...

Those do look fun - I have a 1976 Honda CB125S for the same. Parking is as easy as landing a bicycle, plus it's a great companion to my GF growing confidence on her 125cc scoot.

Still thinking about getting a sport-tourererer with ABS like a late-year V-Strom 650 or F700GS.

Oh my, you're not daring to suggest that the US is neither exceptional nor a fascist state? What will the derps do? What WILL they do?

Yea really really sorry man but you gotta wash the history off that ring - no gal wants to find out her proposer bought a ring that another gal declined. Like the others recommended, I think you should trade it back in for a watch or two and then resell them that way.

How much did it cost to develop the site??? I know enterprise-class e-banking brands that cost 1/10th of that.

Great looking bike!

Y'all are killing me. Now I miss my daughter's shep-rott even more. Her mom (my ex) decided to be spiteful and took Tootsie from us and it's been 10 months since we've seen her. Won't even respond to visitation requests. Breaks my heart, and especially my teen daughter's, who loved her buddy since she was 9. I mean, what kind of mother takes her daughter's companion away? We would have fought harder in court for her but it was more important to come to a deal where my daughter was most protected first. We think the dog's ok - has a young male shep companion now - but probably doesn't get out of the house enough and may miss us from time to time. I know we sure do, but I'm sure that was my ex's point. Sorry to vent, but some of you guys have been through similar experiences.

Well that explains a lot Sorry, you made it WAY too easy!

I'm dying to hear if you figure it out - I'd be trying the same way! I've been riding almost every evening right after work, but it's hard. I don't like to be out when everyone is rushing to get home, and I prefer to ride during the daylight. I'll keep it up until it's steadily in the low-to-mid 50s then I'll winterize and park the bikes.

I think it's cruel to name a Pit Bull "Tatertot." Then again, I wanted to call my daughter's shep-rott "Kitty" but we ended up with the more dignified name "Tootsie."

True, but his misdemeanor may be escalated to a felony if breaking the window is seen as contributory to the driver's assault. It doesn't take much to set off swarm behavior.

Ah geesh. Not only lets it happen but contributed as well.