Text Box: Summer is almost gone, but it’s seemed like fall most of the summer anyway.  One of the coolest on record.  At least for around here in Iowa.
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There are 47 states that now have laws that mandate alcohol interlocks for drivers that have been convicted of OMVI.  The device requires that the driver breathe into the interlock before the ignition will start the car.  If alcohol is detected, the car will not start.
Why not apply the same reasoning to cell phone use?  Recent tests have proven that Text Box: drivers that text and drive are more dangerous than drunk drivers.  There are cell phone blockers that shut down cell phone reception.  Why not install one on the ignition of a car, so that when the car starts, or the ignition is turned on, cell phones will be shut down.  If an emergency arises, you should pull off the road before using your cell phone anyway.  Turn off the ignition, and the cell phone will operate again.
My two cents worth.  I’m tired of dodging cell phone users on the road!
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Text Box: My friend, Mike Manno, has a new book coming out soon.  It’s the second in the Parker Noble series titled, “End of the Line”.   “Murder Most Holy”  was the first in the series.  Watch for this one!
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Text Box: What’s new?
Text Box: Published Monthly for Mystery Writers
Text Box: August  2009
Text Box: Know your weapons! SIG-Sauer P250
Text Box: The P250, a modular pistol that allows the shooter to change caliber and size at will.... The SIG SAUER P250 was designed specifically to address the future needs of the military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters around the world. The P250 will be available in the most popular calibers (9mm, .357SIG, .40S&W and .45ACP). The P250's innovative design enables the shooter to quickly Text Box: remove the functional mechanism and place it into the polymer grip of his choice. This allows an immediate change in caliber and size; subcompact, compact and full). And after any change the pistol delivers both outstanding accuracy and reliable functionality. Its modularity not only provides incredible ease of maintenance, but also provides a solution for Text Box: accommodating different hand sizes - there are 6 different ergonomic combinations for each size, accomplished by changes in grip circumference and trigger style. 
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