FAA on flight delays

Due to the computer glitch in Atlanta, GA, you should still check your airlines website to see if there are any delays or check out the FAA website here.

Obama Assassination Plot?

Three men, Shawn Robert Adolf, 33; Tharin Robert Gartrell, 28; and Nathan Dwaine Johnson, 32, are facing federal charges after allegedly talking of assassinating Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

U.S. Attorney Troy Eid said the three never posed a serious threat to Obama, and none of the charges concern threats against him.

The three face charges that include possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of body armor by a violent felon, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

According to the criminal complaint, Adolf talked of killing Obama in Denver and during his inauguration. Considering you can only be killed once, it’s unclear if he was referring to Obama’s upcoming speech on Thursday or in January.

The complaint also states the men reportedly referred to Obama with a racial epithet and said that such a person should never live in the White House. Eid said they “could not believe how close he (Obama) was [sic] to becoming president.”

Senator Clinton's Speech

Just in case you may have missed it last night, Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke at the DNC and she was very adamant that she's as "proud supporter of Barack Obama," and called on the Democratice Party to rally behind the Democratic presidential candidate.

Sen. Clinto stated that, "it is time to take back the country we love and whether you voted for me or you voted for Barack, the time is now to unite as a single party with a single purpose."

For emphasis, Clinton declared, "No way. No how. No McCain. Barack Obama is my candidate. And he must be our president."

Rushton blogging from Denver

Look at who has entered the arena and decided to test his writing skills and quick wit at blogging about his experience at the Democratic National Convention.

Peep it:

Rick Rushton's Weblog



A word of advice Rick, don't call your blog a "Weblog"....you're dating yourself and telling the world you're a neophyte to the blogging world.

Major Taylor Century Information

MAJOR TAYLOR CENTURY -- Sept. 21, 2008

Seven Hills Wheelmen and 10th Gear Christian Youth Cyclists present:

MAJOR TAYLOR CENTURY
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Whitinsville, Massachusetts
www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/centuries.htm

Bicycle 25, 62 or 100 miles on the scenic roads of south-central Massachusetts, plus a bit of Rhode Island and Connecticut.

All rides leave from the Whitin Community Center, 60 Main St., Whitinsville, Mass.

CENTURY (100 miles) -- check-in 7:15-8 a.m., depart 8 a.m.
METRIC CENTURY (62 miles) -- check in 8:30-9 a.m., depart 9 a.m.
QUARTER CENTURY (25 miles) -- check-in 9:30-10 a.m., depart 10 a.m.
RAIN OR SHINE

Entry fees -- Before Sept. 16, 10th Gear & Seven Hills Wheelmen members, $15; nonmembers, $20.
Day of ride, 10th Gear & Seven Hills Wheelmen members, $20; nonmembers, $25.

Online preregistration: www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/majortaylor

Mail-in registration: Make checks payable to 10thGear and mail to:
10thGear/MTC, c/o Village Congregational Church, P.O. Box 217, Whitinsville, MA 01588

Entry fee covers continental breakfast, cue sheet, arrowed route and snacks. Helmets are required. Proceeds benefit 10th Gear, Major Taylor Association, and Seven Hills Wheelmen.

WHO WAS MAJOR TAYLOR?

Marshall W. "Major" Taylor (1878-1932), who lived in Worcester, was world cycling champion in 1899 and American sprint champion in 1900. Known as "the Worcester Whirlwind" and "the colored cyclone," he was the second black world champion in any sport (the first was bantamweight boxer George Dixon in 1891). More about Major Taylor and the new Major Taylor monument at the Worcester Public Library: www.majortaylorassociation.org

Thank you to Lynne Tolman at the Major Taylor Association for the information.

Be safe out there!

School is back in session so please be safe out there and to the fools driving around doing 55 MPH in a 20 MPH zone, Stop IT!

School is back in session!