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I can't make this stuff up: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/20/2310210/conagra-wraps-up-slim-jim-line.html ConAgra wraps up N.C. Slim Jim line Nearly two years after an explosion rocked the ConAgra Foods plant on Jones Sausage Road, the final Garner-made Slim Jims will roll out today. The company is shutting down production as it shifts its meat-snacks operation to a plant in Troy, Ohio. At the Garner plant that has employed thousands of people since it opened more than 40 years ago, and most of the more than 200 remaining workers will be out of a job. "We'll start the process of shutting it down and turning it over to the town," said ConAgra spokesman Dave Jackson. Later this year, the Omaha, Neb.-based company is donating the factory and 106 acres near Interstate 40. ConAgra is leaving, but Garner officials have big hopes for the site. Two food-manufacturing companies have already toured the plant, and four more have expressed interest, said Tony Beasley, Garner's economic development director. Garner wants companies that will create good jobs to replace the ConAgra positions, Beasley said. On June 9, 2009, an explosion caused by natural gas crumbled walls and sent debris flying. Three workers died, and a contractor was mortally injured. Garner and North Carolina officials tried to persuade ConAgra to rebuild, but the company decided it would be cheaper to transfer production to Ohio. Until the blast, Garner had been the world's only Slim Jim production site. The plant has been a mainstay in town since the 1960s when it operated as the Jesse Jones Sausage factory. General Mills later bought the plant and began making Slim Jims there. Goodmark Foods eventually bought the Slim Jim brand, and the company merged with ConAgra in 1998. In 2007, ConAgra began a $38.5million project to upgrade and automate production lines. Over the decades, the plant has provided decent-paying jobs in this blue-collar town southeast of Raleigh. At the time of the blast, the plant had about 900 workers. As production was scaled back, hundreds of workers were laid off. In November 2009, 250 workers were let go, Jackson said. An additional 243 were laid off last month. Starting next week, a crew of fewer than 20 workers will return to shut down the facility and clean up, Jackson said.

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http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/05/20/pro-wrestler-randy-macho-man-savage-dies-car-accident-report-says/ Pro wrestling superstar Randy "Macho Man" Savage died after having a heart attack while driving his Jeep Wrangler, Fox News confirms. The accident happened in Seminole, Fla. A source tells Fox News that he "suffered a heart attack while driving and hit a tree." Florida Highway Patrol said Savage, 58, leapt a concrete median, veered into oncoming traffic and smashed into a tree head on. He died from his injuries at largo Medical Center. Pro Wrestlers Come and Gone The life of a professional wrestler has been unkind to many, as they have battled their own demons and personal tragedies. Savage, whose real name is Randy Poffo, had just celebrated his first wedding anniversary with his wife Lynn. It was his second marriage. His first wife died of a drug overdose shortly after their divorce in 1992. Lynn was in the car at the time of the accident. She suffered only minor injuries. World Wrestling Entertainment said in a statement that Savage's death was a huge loss. "WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the greatest Superstars of his time, Randy Poffo, aka Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Poffo was under contract with WWE from 1985 to 1993 and held both the WWE and Intercontinental Championships. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. We wish a speedy recovery to his wife Lynn. Poffo will be greatly missed by WWE and his fans." The wrestling world took to Twitter to grieve over the former wrestler. "He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him," Hulk Hogan posted on his Twitter account. "RIP Randy 'Macho Man' Savage - you were one of my childhood inspirations and heros. Strength, love and prayers to the Savage/Poffo family," Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson said on Twitter. "I lost a close friend today. If anybody in heaven is wondering who the cat in the ugly cowboy hat is it's Randy. Love you Bro. Never another," Kevin Nash tweeted. Savage helped put WWF wrestling on the map in the 1980s and '90s, becoming, along with Hulk Hogan, one of its biggest draws. His outrageous outfits and bellowing voice made him a fan favorite.

I plan on breaking off with you and heading back to NEO. I know you like it when I break you off. You'll get no arguments from me. As long as there's someone leading the second group who knows where they're going. Been there, done that. got the t-shirt. I gotta go change my oil.

From Mentor to Grafton is 82 miles. It would probably make more sense to take 71 to Lodi and meet them there. It's about the same distance. Or you can hook up with Tpoppa and follow him to Lodi. PM sent with my #

Had the same problem with the 06 ZX10. It ended up being the caliper. Not saying that's what your problem was..but I noticed on the street after a few minutes of hard braking in the twisties that I would start to get a lot of fade.

You're not going to find one peer vetted study where braided brake lines gave you a noticeable improvement in stopping power on the street. Everyone always says "Man, I installed some braided lines and it's night and day better than OEM". Well, what they failed to mention is that they ALSO had to BLEED the lines...that's where the difference came from. They will also stop expansion as compared to cheap OEM rubber. They look good...so if you like the look and/or feel as Cheech mentioned....go for it. But you can get great brake performance from a new pair of rubber lines and a proper bleeding.

I'll send you mine. If you could, just send me a quick msg when you are heading out or if you end up stopping anywhere after... Just in case we miss you. We'll do the same. So far it's just a white 1125 and a black ZX10.

JC, can you text Tpoppa if you end up leaving late or end up stopping anywhere before we meet up with you?

This thread delivers. I miss this place.

I could explain it, but it would require a NSFW picture.

PM Sent TPoppa. If anyone in NEO wants to head down before the 10AM NAACP rally, I'll be leaving 82/83 at 7:45.

Let's call GM up.

Please stop infecting the usual "Socialist...Obama sucks...Left wing...blah blah blah" rants with the truth. You're confusing people. You know most folks don't really care about silly things like....facts.

No. If you wanna pay for shipping ...that's on you. I just don't know when I'll be down that way..other than the Coshocton ride this Saturday and I don't think I'll want these boots strapped to my back.

Nope. Don't bother making the last payment on your mortgage either. I'll PM you my cell # and we can plan on meeting at one of the gas stations in Lodi. If anyone else wants to meet up and roll down with me before the black guy leaves at 10, let me know. I'll probably end up topping off at 82 & 83 anyways.

That little boo boo could've been cleared up with some spit and a band-aid.

Yup

I get grief for medical problems but the black guy gets a pass because he got a wood splinter in his pinky.

I would join ya, but leaving at 10 and then eating two hours later doesn't sound like much fun. Having said that, if it's too cold at 8am for me, I'll see you at 10.

^ Correct. The black guy.

^ Will you look at this guy??

We aren't so hot when it comes to cold weather. No pun intended. In all seriousness, I've developed a 'side effect' two years ago, and my body over reacts to cold temps. It's not just being uncomfortable...the fingers and toes go numb. It becomes a safety issue. I rode once like that and I'll never do it again.

Looks like it's gonna be right at 60 around 7:30-8. That is right at the limit of where I can ride before I turn into a smurf. I need to get the oil changed in my bike before now and then..first ride of the season for me. And no, I'm not running crisco. It's Wesson.

hmmm, if it's warm enough I could meet you in Lodi. Let me check the hourly temps and get back to ya.