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...track is ramrod-straight, and according to Bob, accidents are rare. "Mostly you'll see breakdowns and burnouts, nothing dramatic." Many of the souped-up vehicles possess more bells and whistles than a groaning Christmas tree. Bob points out the "snorkels," bulbous protuberances on the hoods of many of the dragsters for scooping in air. Bob himself opts for a "tunnel ramp," a double carbeurator set-up that does much the same thing. "Some of them use nitrous oxide--you know, laughing gas--because it gives you a lot more power," Bob nods toward the tell-tale white spurts coming...
...seats on the bus or carry my groceries. To offer help is a mark of respect, not an insult. To offer such help in no way implies that I am better than another person, or that she could not help me as well, with skills that I do not possess...
...ideal Menu Man must "[be] pure of heart, possess sound judgment [and a] willingness to take chances," Mayer said. "Obviously, not everybody qualifies...
While some have complained that military spending has received an inappropriate boost, we are comforted that steps are being taken to improve our military preparedness. Just weeks ago, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Congress to report that our forces did not possess sufficient resources to handle the proliferation of threats in the international arena. In this year of surplus, we are lucky to have an opportunity to improve our security capabilities without damaging social programs...
Five years ago, the state legislature made it a crime for students under 21 to possess alcohol, and toughened penalties on stores who sell to underage drinkers...