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PINE TOWNSHIP — All was going well enough one rainy late morning this past week for Chad Mysiewicz and his crew at the Indiana State Police vehicle weigh station just east of Ind. 49 along the south side of Interstate 94. That is until the busy operations were brought to a sudden halt by the sight of an unknown liquid splashing out of the top of a large silver tanker truck that had been ordered out of the line at the scales for a closer inspection. As the smell of the unknown substance became apparent in the air and leakage threatened to contaminate the drainage system in the large parking area, the team of motor carrier inspectors called on hazardous materials officials for help. It was discovered the cap was missing from the top of the large tanker truck, which resulted in the vehicle being placed "out of service" and thus unable to drive away until the problem was corrected on site, Mysiewicz said. The discovery is just the type of problem the team is out to catch and keep off the state's roadways and away from other drivers. It was the second truck to be curbed that morning by the small team, which faces the seemingly insurmountable task of assuring the huge number of commercial vehicles passing along the busy stretch of the interstate before them are in compliance with weight limits and various other safety regulations. The team relies heavily on computer technology and license plate cameras to carry out this task, but regularly jumps in for hands-on inspections and the occasional vehicle chase for those making the mistake of trying to dodge the scales. "We get a lot of trucks through Porter and Lake counties," Mysiewicz said. The westbound station processed about 42,000 commercial vehicles last month alone and the eastbound site likely had about the same number, he said. The busiest flow of truck traffic in the Region is found further west along I-94 near the Illinois state line, he said. The eastbound weigh station and the one opposite it monitoring the westbound flow of traffic along I-94 are among ten statewide , said Mysiewicz, who serves as district coordinator and oversees a staff of eight inspectors. The only other station in the Region is located along southbound Interstate 65 at Ind. 2. Mysiewicz and team operate out of a small, glass front building separated from the heavy flow of fast-moving interstate traffic by just a few feet and two side lanes where trucks are diverted sometime randomly and other times intentionally to be weighed and potentially waived aside for a closer look. The team is assisted in this huge task by technology, including two computer programs paid for by the drivers and/or their companies that help determine which vehicles are to be weighed and/or inspected, he said. Any drivers not using the technology are automatically ordered to pull off the highway to be weighed. According to Mysiewicz, the weighing process actually begins before the trucks reach the weigh station with censors under the highway leading up to the scales. One truck pulling up outside the building without a trailer last week weighed in at just under 18,000 pounds, followed by another that Mysiewicz guessed must have been empty at 52,000 pounds. Trucks are allowed to weigh up to 80,000 pounds without a special permit, he said. The aim of the weigh stations and inspections are safety and reduced damage to the state highways, Mysiewicz said. The crews look for problems such as blown tires, loads that are not properly secured, faulty brakes and fuel leaks. Inspections of passing trucks are done randomly or in response to obvious problems, he said. The more intensive inspections are carried out in a large garage behind the scale building and involving team members dropping into a pit to take a look at the underside of the trucks. Mysiewicz estimated that about every fifth inspection results in a truck being placed "out of service" and kept on site until repairs are made. He is well aware that some drivers dodge the scales by rerouting through the area along nearly U.S. 20 or U.S. 12, or even dropping as far south as U.S. 30. But he and others on the team are prepared to take their jobs on the road if necessary using portable scales. Most of the trucks passing through the weigh station during the morning last week were quickly cleared and sent back on their way. Not so, however, for the driver of the leaking tanker truck. With the hazardous materials team not yet on site, he took it upon himself to slowly make his way to the top of the large tank in the rain, place a simple plastic bag over the exposed opening and then climb back into the cab to wait out the unexpected delay in his work day.

Over the years, I have vehemently vouched for stunt-based reality shows - primarily because I lack the physical strength to perform them. It becomes a guilty pleasure then to watch celebrities perform stunts on Khatron Ke Khiladi, the Indian adaptation of Hollywood's Fear Factor. Also Read - Cuteness overload! Raha Kapoor says 'bye', blows flying kisses as she gets papped with Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor at airport [WATCH] This year, it was the 14th season and all eyes were glued to the hyped and a few over-hyped contestants on the show. Also Read - Orry leaks 'meant to be deleted' pictures of Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina and others; check them out There was Karan Veer Mehra too -- a lanky guy, who did some great shows at the start of his career. Some personal and professional setbacks and years of struggle later, he finally entered the world of reality shows. Also Read - Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal's latest picture from their Christmas holiday is nothing but sukoon I remembered him as Vedant Raisinghania from a TV show called Viruddh. Expressive eyes, nuanced acting and an appealing screen presence, he was a full package even then. But the entertainment industry is not an easy ride for some. The man, I later read, lived his personal hell -- two broken marriages, a life threatening accident, alcoholism, flop shows, no/less work and bankruptcy -- in the span of 20 years of his career. Also read: KARAN VEER WALA SEASON, say fans as Farah Khan fully supports Karan Veer Mehra on Bigg Boss 18 Underdog stories maybe a cliche in films, but are usually the fan favourite too. Karan Veer Mehra overcame the odds and stole the limelight from other contestants on Khatron Ke Khiladi 14. The underdog won the show in an almost one-sided competition. How he did it is a case study in itself! The bigger test, however, awaited him on Bigg Boss 18. Karan Veer was - yet again - the least hyped contestant on the show. With no separate promo, no favours, an abysmally inactive PR team and an open book of a life to be feasted upon, Karan was waiting to become the victim of narratives set against him. Sometimes 'nanadveer', 'kone kone mein baat karne waala' or vile by the makers and sometimes 'insecure', 'jealous', undeserving, 'a joke' and 'not an A list TV star' by housemates, Karan was everyone's favourite punching bag. His strength, however, lay in dealing with every curveball thrown at him with utmost grace and an unsuspecting smile -- only going to show how life experiences have refined him as a person. Even at his lowest, Karan devoured almost 50 per cent of screen time every episode. This percentage only increased -- upto 80-85 per cent -- when he unleashed a more confrontational side of himself. Karan Veer Mehra, slowly but steadily, made this season of Bigg Boss 'The Karan Veer Mehra Show' -- I don't say it, Farah Khan and the audience do. Also read: Farah Khan hails Bigg Boss 18 as The Karan Veer Mehra Show, compares him with Sidharth Shukla An actor, who seldom played the protagonist in the TV shows he did, gradually became the main character of the season . His humour, laughter, loyalty, intelligence, humility, self-awareness and emotional quotient warmed up every heart. This doesn't mean the man is flawless. And he never claimed to be. His reluctance to invest energy in issues or conversations he considers trivial and the knack of blurting out things that sound like low-level manipulation or gaslighting are often talked about against him. But even then, he is at the epicentre of every mudda, every fight, every joke and every gossip - inside and outside the house. His breakfast routine and morning monologues too find screen space every episode; so do the varied forms of his 'happy happy' dance. At this point, one cannot help but realise how the tables have turned... The underdog of the season has risen like a phoenix from the ashes of his unfulfilling past. He has outshone every other person in the house - just by the virtue of his unmatchable wit, impeccable sense of humour and a towering personality, and without indulging in petty ration fights or frivolous show of physical power. Karan Veer Mehra came with no massive fandom to boast off, no young-hot looks to make the girls drool over him and no backing of a social media army... yet this man is now ruling over hearts and minds of people and well, the entire internet. The neutrality of his fandom lies in the fact that he is bashed by his own fans if he falters at any point. The magnanimity of his personality is proven by how almost the entire TV industry staunchly wants him to win. Karan Veer Mehra has exhibited all aspects of his personality on the show - wit, bromance, romance, friendships, rivalries, tears, laughter, sense of humour, setbacks, comebacks, leadership, and sportsmanship. He possesses a rare gift of the gab, wears his heart on the sleeves, looks and dances like a dream, strives to keep fit at 45, and never shies away from accepting his flaws. But... Is all that enough to win the show? Well, not really. This season has been biased in its own murky way. Fake narratives have taken the fairness away from a show that was earlier meant to showcase personalities. Bigg Boss 18 has been nothing short of a biased showreel of 'samikarans'. Also read: Bigg Boss 18: Weekend Ka Vaar hosted by Farah Khan gains maximum TRP this season; is it really the Karan Veer Mehra show? So, will they allow an underdog to take centre-stage? Will this underdog make history by winning two of the biggest reality shows on Indian television in the span of one year? 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(AP) — Chase Artopoeus threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score to lead Chattanooga to a 24-17 victory over Austin Peay in a nonconference regular-season finale on Saturday. Chattanooga (7-5) jumped out to a 10-0 first-quarter lead on Jude Kelley's 28-yard field goal and Artopoeus' 9-yard touchdown toss to Javin Whatley with 42 seconds left. The score came five plays after Alex Mitchell intercepted a pass from Austin Smith, giving the Mocs the ball at the Governors' 26-yard line. Austin Peay answered in the second quarter with help from a Chattanooga turnover. Ellis Ellis Jr. picked off Artopoeus and the Governors took over at the Mocs' 30. Smith completed three straight passes — the last one covering 4 yards to Jaden Barnes to get Austin Peay within three points. Carson Smith followed with a 35-yard field goal to tie it at 10. Chattanooga regained the lead with 4:01 left in the third quarter when Artopoeus capped a nine-play drive with a 3-yard touchdown run. Smith had a 23-yard touchdown run to get Austin Peay within seven with 8:08 left in the game. The Governors drove to the Mocs' 30, but Smith's fourth-down pass fell incomplete with 41 seconds to go. Artopoeus completed 15 of 21 passes for 161 yards for Chattanooga. He had a 7-yard scoring toss to John McIntyre to put the Mocs up 24-10 early in the final quarter. Smith finished with 192 yards on 21-for-36 passing for Austin Peay, which finishes its first season under head coach Jeff Faris with a 4-8 record. Rusty Wright became the first Chattanooga coach to finish .500 or better in each of his first six seasons. Chattanooga snapped Austin Peay's nine-game win streak with a 24-21 victory on the road to close out the regular season last year. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

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