It was a record Trish would never approve of. It seemed almost crazy to try. What started as a record setting attempt quickly became a disturbing situation. Young Rafael drank four Mountain Dew Fuels to set a new world record. After checking with worldwide authorities The Buzzard announced "We have confirmed it is a record for an individual under 15 years old. The can clearly indicates the recommended 'dose' for an adult is 2 cans. Young Rafael clearly exceeded the adult dose." With his uncle and father watching, Rafael began the feat at 9:37 PM on Saturday and plowed through 4 cans in little over 22 minutes. According to a visiting adult named Harvey, "First I was pulling for the kid and then I read the warning on the can. Next I wondered where the adult supervision was. This seemed to be a very dangerous stunt. I couldn't believe his father was cheering him on. I don't know what is going on in North Ridge, but it doesn't seem right." The Buzzard in no way encouraged the record setting soda drinking.
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Wiffle Ball Experience Helps Maryland Football Player
The River Hill football team is on a great run. The Maryland High School Football team is 11-0 and knocked off Severna Park this weekend to grab the 3A East Championship on Friday night. Led by the blocking of Captain Zach Robinson, the Hawks dismantled the Falcons 48-10 while picking up 262 yards on the ground. Why is this being reported in the pages of The Buzzard? Flashback to Labor Day Weekend 2006. David Orr suggested to the Robinson family it would be beneficial to have Zach come out to workout with the North Ridge Wiffle Ball Association players. "I know Zach's senior year would be important. I thought it would be good for the young man to see how real athletes prepare for competition. I wanted Zach to see that being intense could also be fun. I am sure the day spent in North Ridge was the turning point of the River Hill football season," Commented Orr. "We get a lot of requests like this every season and usually outright refuse them," according to North Ridge Wiffle Ball President Dr. Kevin Bixby. "But Dave said this was a nice kid who could really benefit from being around seasoned professionals- even if it was just for a day. So we bent the rules just this one time. Oddly enough, I think his sister actually hit more homers that day. Well anyway, I am glad to get such positive reports on his progress."
I'll take a Happy Meal and a Million Dollars, Please
First there was the eye-opening revelation that McDonald's had seen coffee burn injuries many times before. Company documents showed that in the past decade McDonald's had received at least 700 reports of coffee burns ranging from mild to third degree, and had settled claims arising from scalding injuries for more than $500,000.
Then there were the lawsuits that claimed McDonald's was making the youth of America overweight and generally unhealthy. Product liability?, Personal Injury? Whatever you call it, it was big money.
Now there is litigation against McDonalds Corporation for misrepresentations concerning the ingredients of their french fries. Can it be that mass quanitity of french fries are bad for you?
If you suffered illness as a result of eating french fries, and you have medical documentation that you have been diagnosed with an allergy to wheat or dairy products or you have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease you may be in line for a large product liability settlement. McDonald's faces multiple lawsuits that each claim the fast-food giant misled the public after it acknowledged that its french fries contain milk and wheat ingredients. Bad news for vegitarians like myself.
These McDonald's lawsuits seem to be more popular than the accidents , Mesothelioma, wrongful death and medical malpractice claims which have become common place in the USA. (Photo: Engleberg displays a Canadian McDonalds Fy Container)
The question begs to be asked...Would the Carlisle Patriot News have anything to report on if it wasn't for the youth of North Ridge? The local kids dominated the November 22-28 edition of the newspaper. Becky recovered from an ankle injury to help the Thundering Herd to a 3rd place finish at the ACCs in Moosic, PA. The local Wilson Middle School kids also performed well in the classroom. Picking up Distinguished Honors were Ulrich, Skyler, Lauren and Sarah. Honors went to Chick Magnet David, Toilet Ball inventor Rafael and Bryce. "We pride ourselves in North Ridge as a community which balances the classroom with wiffleball," according to Dr. Kevin Bixby, President of the NRWBSAO (North Ridge Wiffle Ball Student Athlete Organization). "The NRWBSAO is very pleased with the future leaders we are shaping." In Other News..... It appears Engleberg is close to dropping the ball on the Beer Exchange. The Buzzard has been unable to contact Engleberg. It appears the Exchange is falling apart quicker than the 2006 Philadelphia Eagles... The North Ridge Buzz is back to its old ways with 15 straight non-North Ridge stories...Has anybody heard from Chris Morrow? He would be devistated if the Exchange is cancelled...The Buzzard has learned that Rafael is grounded and may not be able to attend the Exchange anyway....A special thanks to Mike F. for attending the Carlisle concert of the Brad Fuller and Flashback at The Cave...Consider a $20 New Years Eve Show with Brad Fuller & Flashback in Mechanicsburg. The Buzzard will pick up the first round!...Happy Thanksgiving. (Current issue of the Carlisle Patriot News. Becky can be seen on the right side of the cover photo -click on photo to see it enlarged)
Maybe Moran has figured something out. Maybe Moran isn't as dumb as Engleberg once thought. Is it possible? While Bixby is cutting the grass, while Engleberg is driving to Mansfield and while Rafael is vacuuming, cooking, laundry, painting, cleaning toilets and washing windows, Moran is travelling the good old USA. The Dickinson ladies finished an empressive 6th this weekend in Ohio. The Buzzard doesn't know much about cross country running so it might be best to check out Moran's Central Pennsylvania Runner website for all of the details. "It seems a 6th place finish at Nationals is pretty impressive but I find it hard to believe Moran had anything to do with it," stated George Teague of North Ridge. Lori could not be reached for comment. (photo: Far right, Moran with the Ladies Cross Country Team)
The Buzzard and several members of North Ridge took time out Saturday night to witness the 2006 Carlisle debut of Flashback at The Cave. North Ridge resident Brad Fuller plays bass for the popular local band. Other members are Donna Mark, Dan Miller, Dick Summers and Mike Sgrignoli. The next public appearance for Flashback is December 9th in Lebanon followed by a New Years Eve performance in Mechanicsburg. Flashback played four set which lasted well into Sunday morning. Some North Ridge crowd favorites included "Memphis", "Don't Dream it's Over", "Nights in White Satin" and the cover of the Greg Kihn classic " Breakup Song." However, the unanimous number one song was "Light My Fire" which was performed in the third set. "What I like about this band is they mix things up. You go from Crowded House to the Rolling Stones. An added bonus were a few unusual moves on the dancefloor by the patrons," according to Mike Futsche.
Two Volunteers Needed for the Lezajsk- Dew Fuel Challenge
The North Ridge Buzzard proudly announces the Lezajsk-Dew Challenge. The Buzzard is looking for two volunteers to relive the event which downed Dr. Kevin Bixby while in London, Ontario over the summer. After drinking a Mountain Dew Fuel followed by a Lezajsk beer, Bixby was incapacitited for 30 minutes. Background on the beverages: Mountain Dew Fuel is sold only in Canada. An energy drink with a punch. The drink is illegal in the USA and The Buzzard was able to smuggle several into the States. Mountain Dew Fuel is considered the Cuban cigars of the soft drink industry. Lezajsk is king among Eastern European Beers (Poland). Obtained from the LCBO in Ontario, the half liter of grog features a ABV of over 5.0%. While Chuck Moran considers this a tremendous beer, experts think otherwise. Event: The two participants will be required to take a quick-paced walk around the block. They then will have to drink a 355ml can of Fuel. Immediately following the Fuel, the participant must drink a full bottle of Lezajsk. The Reward: If you complete the task within 24 minutes, you will gain automatic entry to the 2006 Beer Exchange. The first two volunteers (email me) will be selected. This is a great chance to drink a quality FREE Polish beer.
Caroline took time out this weekend to talk hockey with future NHL star Ryan Parent while travelling through Ontario. Caroline advised the only way to the NHL is through hardwork. Parent seemed to appreciate the advice and vows to be a NHL star. Parent is the number 1 ranked prospect of the Nashville Predators. Just this summer, Caroline spoke with Canadian lacrosse star John Grant Jr prior to the gold medal game at the World Championships in London, Ontario. Grant responded with two goals and a gold medal. Canadian athletes are actively seeking the advise of the 10 year old North Ridge resident.
More on Ryan Parent from the Guelph Mercury Newspaper....
GUELPH -- A first-round NHL draft pick. A member of Canada's gold medal-winning junior team. Dashing good looks and he picks a mean tune on the guitar. It's good to be Ryan Parent these days.The 19-year-old Guelph Storm defenceman has had a whirlwind year, starting when he was selected by the Nashville Predators 18th overall last summer.
Crestview Elementary honored both Veterans and current military with a ceremony last Thursday. The North Ridge community was well represented at the afternoon event which included students and parents of Crestview Elementary. Included from the North Ridge community were members of the Shimandle, Frutsche, Somma, Hoss and Bixby families. The one hour ceremony included tributes to Veterans and featured songs by the talented Crestview students.
With Winter and snow covered walkways approaching, I thought this article would be of interest for North Ridge residents.
A plaintiff alleged that she tripped and fell on a sidewalk which was not safely maintained by the defendant. The defendant denied that the cracks in the sidewalk constituted a dangerous condition and argued that the plaintiff was comparatively negligent in causing the fall.
The plaintiff testified that she was walking on a sidewalk, which she traversed on a regular basis, when she fell because of crumbling concrete. The plaintiff's orthopedic surgeon testified that the plaintiff sustained a fractured left wrist among other personal injuries as a result of the fall.
The defendant argued that the cracks in the sidewalk did not constitute a dangerous condition, that they were open and obvious and should have been avoided by the plaintiff. The plaintiff used this sidewalk on an almost daily basis.
The case was tried as a bench trial with a net verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $90,000. Of course the personal injury lawyer takes his or her 40% of this settlement.
(Another in an informational article on Personal Injury, Product Liability, medical malpractice and current class action lawsuits)
Flashback, including North Ridge resident Brad Fuller, are slated to play at McKay's Cave on Spring Road on November 18th. The show is expected to kickoff around 9:30 and is expected to last well into the evening. As all North Ridge residents know, Fuller portraited a classic Elvis at the 2006 Halloween Gala at the Calzadas. Take a moment out the check out their extensive songlist. Flashback may play anything from Crowded House to Led Zeppelin. The Buzzard is happy to announce the first round of drinks will be picked up by Engleberg. So make sure you come out to see Flashback on November 18th.
Is the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald really have anything to do with North Ridge? If you know me, it certainly does. As my singing career takes off, I am already booked to sing the classic Gordon Lightfoot song at the graduation party of my next door neighbor Melissa.
The Fitzgerald cleared Superior, Wisconsin, on her last trip on November 9, 1975, with a cargo of 26,116 tons of taconite pellets consigned to Detroit. Traveling down Lake Superior in company with ARTHUR M. ANDERSON of the United States Steel Corporation's Great Lakes Fleet, she encountered heavy weather and in the early evening of November 10th, suddenly foundered approximately 17 miles from the entrance to Whitefish Bay (47º North Latitude, 85º 7' West Longitude)
Captain McSorley of the "FITZ" had indicated he was having difficulty and was taking on water. She was listing to port and had two of three ballast pumps working. She had lost her radar and damage was noted to ballast tank vent pipes and he was overheard on the radio saying, "don't allow nobody (sic) on deck." McSorley said it was the worst storm he had ever seen. All 29 officers and crew, including a Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadet, went down with the ship, which lies broken in two sections in 530 feet of water.
The Halloween party was on October 28, 2006, correct? Of course, last weekend marks the one hour change in the clock. Seems pretty simple doesn't it? So what exactly is going on the the Calzada home? Take a close look at this picture of Alan Rafael. Right over his right shoulder is a calender which appears to indicate it is January 2007. Why? Is it possible they asked Etsweiler for help? Are they trying to rip the kids off by skipping Christmas? Did the time change confuse them that much? The Calzada's are currently planning their Thanksgiving for mid- February.
When it was announced The Buzzard folded, I received only 7 emails asking why the blog was ending. Six were from people you probably know. However, one was from a Russian youth. To be honest, I can't understand what it even says but some of the names are familiar. It appears to be legit as the email had the Russian .ru at the end of the address. Young Andrei included his picture. I have been able to determine Togliatti is home of the Russian Lada automobile, I never expected for The Buzzard to be seen in Russia. But this one letter from a Russian kid has inspired me to continue. If any of you know Russian or somebody who does- please translate the article. - Dr. Kevin Bixby
"Engleberg имеет запах ноги. Chuck Moran будет ишаком. Chris Morrow не знает первую вещь о пиве. Почему пребывание Rafael на моем расквартировывает всю ночу? Frutsche смотрит придурковатым томит танцуя обмундирование.Некоторые из малышей района делают меня слабонервно. Я думаю Trish смогло побить Jodi в драке кулачка. Chris оплатило дороге too much деньг для светов на его поле.Кажется, что имеет McMurdy потеху когда он выпивает. Так это намеревается он должно выпить больше водочки.Гулять для тренировки придурковат" - Andrei Kovalenko , Age 11, Tolgliatti, Russia
"This will mark the final posting from the neighborhood blog - The Buzzard. We have accomplished our original goal of bringing Chuck Moran's North Ridge Buzz back to a community based site. If you remember, The Buzz went well over 20 postings without a North Ridge related story. How times have changed. Now, The Buzz is good for 1 or 2 local stories a week. Another goal was to promote and cover wiffleball in North Ridge. We are coming of a great year complete with a season ending banquet. Both of our goals have been reached. "The Buzzard has also has also suffered from decreased revenue from it's many sponsors and has been unable to keep up with the rising costs of running a professional website. Thank you."
The Buzzard has learned that North Ridge has hired a "Crack Inspector" to help eliminate the growing problem of plumber's rear. According to a local official, "We couldn't wait until the elections next week to have somebody in place for this important position. We feel Mike Frutsche is the right guy to eliminate the growing crack problem which has plagued the Skyline View section of North Ridge. Frutsche isn't afraid to dig in." Frutsche, a accomplished dancer, is expected to investigate all reports of crack and hopes to have the problem eliminated shortly. "We are especially concerned any time this individual wears jeans. We are expecting a full moon this weekend. I am hoping the individual will start wearing a leotard or jump suit. Actually, I have a leotard or two in the closet that he can use. I am getting the most pressure from his wife to get this situation under control."
Bunco expert Ginger comes to North Ridge and wipes out the neighborhood ladies. The regular crew played a hard fought three rounds of Bunco. Main topics of discussion included the politics of Wal-Mart, trick or treat festivities, why Rafael does the dishes while Trish watches TV and the development of North Ridge.
A 50-year-old porter for a Chrysler dealer who was test-driving a brand new vehicle had a high-speed accident in which he suffered serious personal injury, including head trauma. A subsequent inspection of the car by the dealer revealed that Chrysler had failed to connect the brake line, which caused the brakes to fail when the porter tried to use them. Here comes the lawsuit....
During the case, the dealer offered evidence in favor of the porter and against Chrysler because its inspection of the vehicle revealed the problem with the brakes and demonstrated that Chrysler was in fact responsible for its employee's injuries. With the help of an attorney the case settled on the eve of trial for $700,000. Claim closed.
Another in legal public service article on personal injury, lawsuits, medical malpractice and class action lawsuits. And in this case a product liability case.
