The April 7, 2011 American Idol results show was full of surprises, as two consistent audience favorites unexpectedly found themselves in the bottom three. It also contained a lot of filler, not surprising with only nine contestants remaining and an hour of airtime allotted to the results.

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With the recession and uncertainty in the economy, most people are watching their pennies but still want to have a little fun this summer, either by doing some fun activities near home or taking a trip. Here are some tips that will let you make the most of the season without breaking the bank.
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--> Press release submitted by Timothy Wassell

Bi-State Motorcycle Awareness Council

The BI-STATE Motorcycle Awareness Council was founded in 1985 by Jim Barnes. Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructor at Eastern Iowa Community College. The sole purpose was to join together the states of Iowa and Illinois in promoting motorcycle awareness among motorists. This goal is accomplished through the joint efforts of local motorcycle groups. With their perseverance and hard work, this has become the largest 2 state motorcycle awareness ride in the nation.

Proclamations are received from Governors, Senators, and Mayors of the two state area, proclaiming May as Motorcycle Awareness Month. By doing this, the Council is able to attract media attention that reminds the public that another riding season has started and that they should be alert to presence of motorcycles on the streets and highways. These proclamations are presented at the annual Motorcycle Awareness Proclamation Ride, which is held every year on the 1st SATURDAY OF MAY.

Though the primary purpose is promoting motorcycle awareness and safety, the Council has adopted The Easter Seal Society as the benefactor of donated funds which the ride raises. The Council is able to raise theses funds to support the cause through the sale of event shirts, ride pins, 50/50 drawings, raffle tickets, and other solicited donations.

This years' ride is a pay to ride format. This is due to an estimated $3000 charge for Police work. A number of the cities that provided free services in the past are charging substantial fees. The annual police escorted ride is, alcohol free, and open to all street legal motorcycles, begins at the Rock Island county fair grounds (in East Moline Illinois) and ends at Davenport West High school (Davenport Iowa).

Currently there are several different motorcycle clubs and associations represented on the non-political Council. Because of the diversity of the membership, the Council does not endorse nor promote any special interest persons, groups, or issues.







Nearly 500 Bikers took to the streets Saturday to raise awareness for Motorcycle Safety Month.
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Edgar Streifthau, whom had originally owned and operated LeSourdsville Lake Park, in Middletown, Ohio on Rt. 4, but sold it due to personal issues, was the man behind the development of the Fantasy Farm Amusement Park, across from LeSourdsville Lake Park.
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A used book store is a market place where used books are sold at half to three-quarters of the original price. Although neither the author nor the publisher benefits from used book sales, this market does keep old books in circulation. Sometimes the collector will find the very old, the rare first edtion, antique or out-of-print books in a used book store. Many new book stores have started carrying used books, especially those with online sales.
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