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BP doesn’t estimate oil leaked – WHY?

by CpU on Jul.16, 2010, under Article Responses, Michiana, News

This is mainly because they don’t really know – Nobody does… Some experts put it at 4.2 million gallons have leaked a day!

Department of Energy 1,470,000 GAL/Day x 86 days = 092,340,117 Gallons
BP (Worst Case) 2,520,000 GAL/Day x 86 days = 216,720,000 Gallons
Experts (Worst Case) 4,200,000 GAL/Day x 86 days = 361,200,000 Gallons

Some people might wonder why BP has kept so quiet about how much oil is spilling into the Gulf of Mexico. One reason would be the staggering 33,801,600 Gallons of oil collected by BP since the start of the response. This would mean that there is about 58,538,517 gallons still left unaccounted for. (327,398,400 gallons for worst case)

Read more from the source – BP never states how much oil has leaked – The-BP-Oil-Spill.com

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BP Oil Spill

by CpU on Jul.09, 2010, under Michiana, News, Reviews, Websites, Xtra

A new website now dedicated to collecting information about the BP Oil Spill.

Videos, News Feeds, Live Video, Leak Calculator, and information about the Oil Spill in the Gulf

Click the image above to go to www.The-BP-Oil-Spill.com

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Potato Creek – Annual Egg Hunt 2010 Video

by CpU on Apr.03, 2010, under CpU Videos, Michiana, Potato Creek, Tubers, Video

We took about a 15 minute drive outside of South Bend to North Liberty, Indiana for some Easter Egg Hunting. Potato Creek hosts an annual egg hunt festival for kids of all ages.

They also had other fun-filled activities including egg coloring and the petting zoo. Don’t forget the Easter Bunny saying hello to all the boy and girls.

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Electric City Go Karts (Strikes and Spares – Mishawaka) Video

by CpU on Feb.21, 2010, under Cars, CpU Videos, Michiana, Reviews, Tubers, Video

While driving past Strikes and Spares bowling alley, you have probably noticed the big Electric City Go Karts sign out front. If you sitting there thinking, “Electric? How is that fun?” Don’t let the word Electric fool you, they are fast and the course is challenging.

The ride lasted about 3 min and 30 seconds. This was shorter than the 4 minutes promised, which kind of disappointed me. Paying $6.00 for a ride, you’d expect every second out of it…

The cars are monitored by a central device that controls the cars maximum speed or disables them in case of a crash. I noticed on a few occasions that the car would be going slower, then pick up speed in the middle of the race. Accidents and bumping does happen on this track, so caution is necessary. Electric City Go Karts states that you drive at your own risk.

Regular Track Junior Track
$6 $4
54” or Taller 4+ years of age

This is some video taken of the Junior track I found on YouTube.

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 4 PM – 10 PM
Tuesday: 4P M – 10 PM
Wednesday: 12 PM- 10 PM
Thursday: 12 PM – 10 PM
Friday: 12 PM – 12 AM
Saturday: 10 AM – 1 AM
Sunday: 12 pm – 8 PM

And this is just some random video from YouTube of someone with a 50,000 Watt Electric Go-Kart

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Chris Buehrle Band plays at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City

by CpU on Feb.14, 2010, under CpU Videos, Michiana, Music, Reviews, Tubers, Video, iPhone

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Chris Buehrle (Guitar, Lead Vocals) accompanied by Chris Albanese (Keyboard, Vocals), David Lill (Percussion), and Michael Lee (Bass Guitar) hit up Blue Chip Casino Friday night in this well accompanied crowed in Michigan City. They call themselves the Chris Buehrle Band and they were very impressive…

They slipped in a few of their own songs, while they generally played cover songs through out the night. The vocals set them off at the start, and keep the momentum going with some good up-beat songs.

This is some video taken with my iPhone 3G. I was not expecting to see a good live performance, so I didn’t have my HD camera with me.

So they got the crowd jumping around on the dance floor which stemmed mostly from their choice of music and how they played it in their own style. They followed closely to the classic sound, but made it their own…

I enjoyed them all night, and would love to see this band perform again.

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Electronic Cigarette – Are you ready to save $$$ and your health?

by CpU on Feb.10, 2010, under Advice, Innovative Smoking, Michiana, Reviews

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“Our number one goal is to provide a safer alternative to those unable to break the grips of their smoking addiction.”

1 Pack of Cigarettes = 1 Cartridge
Pack a Day Cost Per ($) Weekly Cost Monthly Cost Yearly Cost
1 Pack $5.50 (avg) $38.50 $165 $2007.50
1 Cartridge $1.10 $7.70 $33.00 $401.50
Savings: $4.40 $30.80 $132.00 $1606

I saw this product while walking through University Park Mall in Mishawaka, Indiana. They are located by the food court in one of the center booths. I ended up buying one to replace my girlfriends cigarette and it has worked. She has grown very attached to it, and she’s the very picky smoker that only likes one cigarette… Product passed the ultimate test – function :-)

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I found this product to be built very well, and offering a 2-year warranty means they stand right behind what they say. I like that about a company, and I hope that they do well. I will be posting video of this product soon for people who are not close to their locations to see this product.



A family owned company from Scottsdale, Arizona was founded in 2009 in hopes to spread awareness about safe e-cigarettes and how they can help you by removing the tobacco and bad materials that can cause cancer. They take pride in safety and health as they say they are “the only e-cigarette to laboratory test their cartridges.”

Although the initial purchase is not something to take lightly as the starter kit costs $120.00 at one of their locations.

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But if you are going to make a purchase, the Elite Super Savings Combo is your best deal, and they will ship it to you. $199.00 includes everything you need to become an avid Electronic Cigarette smoker. You save $30.00 with this deal.

Now the refills cost $21.99 + Free Shipping online for 20 Cartridges which is considered to be 20 packs of cigarettes. You say, what? That’s a $1.00 a pack… Not possible… Well it claims to be “Puff for Puff”. I have found that it is slightly less then that, but none the less still a good savings.

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The ‘G-Word’: Why law enforcement won’t talk about gangs | WSBT

by CpU on Feb.06, 2010, under Guest Post, Michiana, Michiana News, Video


WSBT Reports: The ‘G-Word’: Why Law Enforcement Won’t Talk About Gangs by Kristin Bien

Ever wonder why you don’t hear about Gangs on the News in South Bend, IN?

Is it better to ignore their existence to the public? Doesn’t that give us the false sense of protection?

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Updated: Tarwacki Murder Investigation: Niles, Michigan

by CpU on Feb.06, 2010, under Guest Post, Michiana, Michiana News, Video

WSBT Reports: Michigan State Police release composite sketch in Niles murders By Troy Kehoe

Information:

Burial: Silverbrook Cemetery (Map)

Police are still looking for the killer. If you have any information about this investigation then please contact the State Police. Number listed at end of post.

John and Carolyn Tarwacki had close ties to the community and have shaken up this small town…

The candlelight vigil was shared with family and friends in memory of John and Carolyn Tarwacki. You can see the affect they had on the community…

Another Video from WSBT: Friends remember murdered Niles couple by Kristin Bien
(Not the same video)

Suspect Description

Description of a “suspicious person” seen near the Tarwacki’s home early Friday morning.

  • White male
  • Medium build
  • Between 20 and 30 years old
  • Brown hair
  • Police are asking anyone who might have seen him to call them at (269) 683-4411.

    WSBT: Niles Couple Killed inside their Home had Close Ties to Community By Troy Kehoe

    Final autopsy reports will help the State Police, but still are looking for any information. So far they have had over 100 tips on the case. The autopsies will not be released at this time.

    UPDATE: The police have noted that the deaths were “brutal” from the autopsy reports.

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    Murder trial in execution-style slaying to begin Monday | WSBT

    by CpU on Feb.03, 2010, under Guest Post, Michiana, Michiana News

    south-bend-indiana-courthouse Read the full article at: Murder trial in execution-style slaying to begin Monday on WSBT.com

    SOUTH BEND — A 21-year-old man accused in the execution-style shooting of an acquaintance is to go on trial Monday.

    Guest Post: Tribune Staff Report

    Brandon Phillips is charged with murder and criminal confinement in the shooting death of 20-year-old Marcus Rice.

    Rice’s body was found Feb. 5, 2009, in a rural area near Dorn Road. Authorities say he was killed after a drug dispute between acquaintances of Phillip’s.

    Read the full article at: Murder trial in execution-style slaying to begin Monday on WSBT.com

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