Muskegon Motorcycle Club Ice Races in Grant, Michigan.
January 22, 2012.
The Muskegon Motorcycle Club is one of the oldest continuously operating clubs in the United States, and every year they sponsor a hillclimb event which has gained national renown. The first event, held at Mt. Garfield way back in 1921, drew only a handful of participants and spectators, but by 1951, thanks to local legend Dan Raymond (Muskegon Motorcycle Club founder and president) the event went over the top in more ways than one.
At that event Pete Uebelacker, a vet of National Championship Hill Climbs at Mt. Garfield, took the National Championship. Riding out of Rochester, N.Y., the 39-year-old Uebelacker edged out the field to take the championship trophy.
The hillclimb event ultimately grew to the point where crowds reached an estimated 30,000 spectators during the Golden Era of hillclimbing back in the 1950s and early 1960s but was nearly derailed when outlaw biker gangs from Chicago and Milwaukee stormed the area back in 1966.
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Buying a used car can be tricky business and many consumers consider a range of factors before even taking the vehicle for a test drive. Although used cars offer many drivers the benefit of affordability, it turns out that this may not be the leading factor most Americans prioritize when shopping for a used vehicle. A new study released by CarMax.com shows 45 percent of all drivers look at quality as the most important factor in their decision, over price and auto safety.
Men and women were somewhat split on the issue of quality, with 53 percent of men prioritizing it vs. 37 percent of women, according to the study. Overall, 22 percent of shoppers said price was the most important factor when shopping for a vehicle, and safety concerns came in third, with 15 percent prioritizing this factor.
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Environmentally Friendly Drain Cleaning Methods
For many landlords, there is usually only one solution for a blocked drain industrial chemicals. But as more and more landlords are finding, you dont need to use potentially dangerous chemicals for simple blockages. There are in fact a number of far less toxic ways of clearing a blockage.
Baking Soda Drain Cleaner
If the drain hasnt reached the stage where water has backed up the pipe, try pouring a cup of baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), swiftly followed by 3 cups of boiling water. The heat of the water will change the chemical composition of the baking soda, with the ultimate effect of making it more alkaline. If the drain doesnt clear straight away, repeat the process a few more times.
Vinegar and Baking Soda: The Bubbling Method
When vinegar and baking soda are combined, gas is created; lots of bubbling and fizzing.
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Aon Corp. has reached settlements with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission totaling around $16.3 million to resolve violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
The DOJ says Aon’s United Kingdom subsidiary, Aon Limited, administered training and education funds in connection with its reinsurance business with Costa Rica’s state-owned insurance company, Instituto Nacional De Seguros (INS). Whi
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