Certified Escort Vehicle?

I recently spotted this New York State Certified Escort vehicle in downtown Minneapolis. I thought it was odd for a vehicle to bear an official seal declaring it as such and it prompted me to question just what is a Certified Escort Vehicle? Who or what do they escort and why do they require a Certified Vehicle? If you can enlighten me, please do so in the comments.

Photograph of a New York State Certified Escort Vehicle in Downtown Minneapolis
New York State Certified Escort Vehicle

 

Sharing A Body: An Inspiring Story From Carver County

Sharing A Body: An Inspiring Story From Carver County

This is a remarkable story: Abigail “Abby” Loraine Hensel and Brittany “Britty” Lee Hensel (born March 7, 1990, Carver County, Minnesota), are highly symmetric dicephalic parapagus conjoined twins. Each controls and senses her corresponding arm and leg. They were raised in New Germany, Minnesota and attended Lutheran High School affiliated with the Missouri Synod in Mayer, Minnesota. Found at YouTube from worldswonders.

Tour Of Target Field

I absolutely cannot wait to watch some ball at Target Field.

The UpTake
‘s Allen Miller talks with Twins Executive Director of Public Affairs Kevin Smith about Target Field, the Twins new home starting in 2010.

Ron Paul Book Signing/Rally At Rosedale Mall

I stumbled into a Ron Paul rally at Rosedale Mall Monday afternoon. There were a lot of people there. Long lines snaked the length of the mall on both sides waiting to get their books signed at the Borders bookstore there.

Ron Paul Supporter's Car In Rosedale Parking Lot

 

Ron Paul Book Signing/Rally At Rosedale Mall

 

Ron Paul Book Signing/Rally At Rosedale Mall

 

Ron Paul Book Signing/Rally At Rosedale Mall

Al Franken To The Swift Boaters: Checkmate

There are plenty of reasons to be critical of the campaign Al Franken has run to date, but this is not one of them. I just saw Franken’s latest ad and I’m like, daaaammmmn! Trot this b*tch out every time the Republicans scream you hate the troops: