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A Dual Approach to Replacing the Humvee
In an era of high-cost tactical vehicle programs, the U.S. military is under increasing pressure to modernize cost-effectively. In 2023, the Army awarded AM General a $230.8 million dollar contract to produce the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) as a replacement for the Army’s aging High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicle or Humvee. With a price tag of $300,000 to $400,000 per JLTV, it is expected to cost billions of dollars over the next decade to replace the Humvee.
When police pull back: Neighborhood-level effects of de-policing on violent and property crime
NOTE: This paper was originally posted as a pre-print on SocArXiv on March 3, 2023. On October 2, 2023, it was accepted for publication by Criminology. It will be published open-access in the February 2024 issue. Background This paper started with a tweet on February 2, 2021. I had retrieved open data from a handful of jurisdictions and plotted city-level trends in police stops and reported crimes before and after the onset of COVID-19 and the George Floyd protests.
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Southern Cross Country celebrates season
RACINE — The Southern Middle School Boys Cross Country Team had an outstanding season this past fall. Throughout the season, every player improved his running time under the guidance of Coach Tim Prange. The team recently completed a successful season, winning seven of the nine contests they entered. Highlights include first place finishes at the Vinton County Invitational (10 teams), Belpre Invitational (12 teams) and a third place finish at the Patty Forgery Invitational at Rio Grande (19 teams).
Opinion: Understanding Denver’s devastating rise in homicides in 2020, the largest in at least 5 years
The pandemic, social unrest, and presidential election upended life as usual in 2020. It was also an unprecedented and devastating year of violence. It is almost certain that the 2020 rise in the homicide rate will go down as the largest on record. Denver bucked the national trend but in the wrong direction. The city’s homicide rate jumped by 50% — there were 95 homicide victims last year, compared to 63 in 2019.
Wellness Center serves students, community
RACINE — The Southern Local School Wellness Center recently held its semi-annual Health Advisory Council meeting last week with 26 members in attendance. Rob Dudley, CEO for Coplin Health Systems gave opening remarks about the scope of services Coplin offers, especially noting the success of school health clinics in the system. He praised Southern highly for its great work with both children and community.
Southern celebrates Veterans Day
RACINE — During the 13th annual Veterans Day assembly at Southern High School, longtime community steward Dale Hart was honored for his distinguished service in the United States Navy. The ceremony began with the color guard from the Racine American Legion Post 602 posting the colors for the large crowd in attendance. Portions of the crowd consisted of Veterans and their families, community members, Southern staff, and the student body, grades 4-12.
Dean Knittle Memorial grows to $35,996
Sprint drivers take note. In just a short time, an event set to memorialize one of the Midwest's greatest driver's has grown into a significant sprint car event that open wheel sprint car fans and driver's won't want to miss."The 1st Annual Dean Knittel Memorial" is part of "The Month of Money" for sprint cars at Atomic Speedway on June 30,2018. The total A-main purse has grown another $5,000 to $35,996 paying $ 10,054 to win and $554 to start.
Valentine's Day, the Army way: For these Soldiers, love is the greatest weapon
WASHINGTON -- For many couples, Valentine's Day is more than just a lighthearted holiday and a chance to exchange chocolates and flowers -- it's an opportunity to celebrate the joy and sacrifice that are inherent in enduring love. Military couples understand this perhaps more than most, given that they have to navigate the challenges that training, assignments, and deployments have on relationships.
Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldiers marry while activated for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
BEAUMONT, Texas -- What resources does a couple need for a successful wedding? For one Army National Guard couple, their recent wedding included a hurricane, a member of the Musicians' Hall of Fame, and a transport vehicle that doubled as their "getaway" car. Cpl. Donald Hamilton, a team leader with A Company, 1st Battalion, 79th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, met his now-wife Spc. Rainey Jackson a few months prior to both of them going on a deployment to the Ukraine.
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RACINE — Behavioral challenges are a part of every teacher’s daily routine. Just like a size 9 1/2 shoe doesn’t fit everyone; ways to teach students don’t fit all people. Southern Local has always taken pride in training its special education staff and keeping them abreast of the latest techniques that work with children. General education teachers have worked in inclusion classrooms on the same skills.
Wild Child, Moran, Boggs and Trout become Atomic victors - The Pike County News Watchman: Sports
Great racing and big name drivers have set the bar for the Ohio Sprint Car Series (OSCS), which quickly is gaining momentum in the region as a viable, first class venture. Haudenschild, aboard the Jamie Miller 6m, took the early lead and except for the brief moment that Cale Thomas led, powered to the win. Cole Duncan came on fast late in the race, but ran out of laps, while Danny Smith passed for third with two laps to go.
Atomic Speedway preparing for multiple races ahead - The Pike County News Watchman: Sports
Not only will the Buckeye Nationals be one of the Region’s biggest events, but it ranks among the top 10 in high-paying late model purses nationwide. “We can’t wait,” said Brad McCown, Atomic’s owner/promoter. “This weekend will go down as one of the biggest in this track’s history.
Davenport takes Atomic Buckeye Spring 50 and Boggs banks Modified Main - The Pike County News Watchman: Sports
Davenport withstood an early race battle with Brian Shirley to take his fifth Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series win of the season, in front of a packed house. Jackie Boggs, of Grayson, Ky., claimed the 25-lap Modified portion of the program. Davenport and Shirley battled for the first 18 laps of the 50 lap race until Davenport pulled ahead. Shirley then held off Jimmy Owens to finish second. Owens came home third, followed by Mike Marlar, and Darrell Lanigan. "We had a great car tonight.
Atomic Spring 50 Kicks-off 2016 Race Season - The Jackson County Times-Journal: Community
CHILLICOTHE— “The Rumble and the Roar” returns to the high banks of Atomic Speedway for the 2016 season opener Friday, March 18, when the speedway hosts the Lucas Oil Late Model “Buckeye Spring 50” paying $10,000 to win. Open Wheel Modifieds will join the powerful late models for a $1,500 to win show in what is slated to be the “biggest season” in Atomic history. Over 75 cars and drivers have expressed interest in the event including all the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model series.
Atomic Spring 50 kicks off 2016 race season - The Pike County News Watchman: Sports
Open Wheel Modifieds will join the powerful Late Models for a $1,500 to win show in what is slated to be the “biggest season” in Atomic history. More than 75 cars and drivers have expressed interest in the event including all the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model series. The race not only will serve as the kick-off to the 2016 racing season on the nation’s fastest 3/8 Mile dirt track, but also serves as the Midwest opener.
Steve Sarkisian, USC coach, may not have been sober during Arizona State game
USC assistant coaches believe Sarkisian was inebriated during Sept. 26 game Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Southern California Trojans watches warm ups prior to a game against the Arizona State University Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium on September 26, 2015 in Tempe, Ariz. ( Norm Hall, Getty Images ) USC head coach Steve Sarkisian may not have been sober during the Trojans' 42-14 win at Arizona State. USC assistant coaches believe Sarkisian was inebriated during the Sept. 26 game in Tempe, Ariz.
Low Self-Control and Crime in Late Adulthood
This study investigates whether low self-control theory explains self-reported criminal activity in late adulthood. Cross-sectional survey data from telephone interviews conducted with individuals aged 60 years and older in Arizona and Florida (N = 2,000) are used. Regression analyses show that low self-control is related to criminal offending.
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