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Skip to comments.Boeing to lay off 800 workers in Everett
Posted on 03/22/2013 2:38:05 PM PDT by luckymom
A Boeing spokesperson confirmed on Friday that the company will lay off 800 workers, as well as reduce its overall workforce by 2,000 or more in 2013.
According to a company spokesperson, the layoffs will be primarily of workers in the 787 and 747 post-assembly facilities, all machinists, in Everett. The additional 2,000 to 2,300 positions will be elimated through attrition and transfers.
No employees have been notified of layoffs yet.
Sad. You think most are D's? Elections have consequences.
Sounds like a good decision.Move production to South Carolina where skilled workers do an honest day's work for an honest day's pay.
I dont care if the union scum lose all they have!
I've just read about how our economy is in the midst of a "strong recovery".
Makes sense to lay off the folks finishing out the 787 if you can't finish them out until the fixes are approved.
I imagine that is what they are doing. Although to give the union workers SOME credit - they just voted the other week to accept their latest contract without going on strike.
Not like in 2008 a few months after the stock market crashed and they went on strike.
Oh, wait, here it is from the Seattle Slimes:
Forced celebration of sodomy won, too: 53.7% to 46.3%.
Moral decline will be followed by economic decline. You voted for it, Washington. Enjoy.
Time for Boing to open an "open shop" plant in the south.
Good. Obama's redistribution continues.
This is telling. They like D's and tax levies.
And Snohomish county gave Zero 57% of the vote.
I think if you are a machinist in Everett you just found out.
Let the scum suffer!
If you work for Boeing and you're a conservative machinist, you have my empathy.
If you are an Obama voting democrat, I am LMAO @you. "Your chickens are.....coming home.....to roost".
800 in that Democrat enclave???
Is that all???
Do I hear 1000???
going once .... going twice ...
Is this because of Defense cuts or Dreamliner problems or both?
Moreover, these were people who worked - something we have a shortage of in this country.
Shame is an appropriate word to use here.
Washington State, you deserve this, all of you who voted for the Failure. Chumps!
King County (Seattle) presidential election results 2012
Obama/Biden - 668,004 votes (68.72%)
Romney/Ryan - 275,700 votes (28.36%)
While you did not direct that specifically at me, I plead guilty. I was wrong and you're right.
Personally, I have difficulty in holding my powder when it comes to those I believe hate me and want to disrupt my life. That is not meant to be an excuse.... it just is - what it is.
2,000 job losses from Boeing will cost thousands more jobs in Snow and King county....actually, all over the area.
Anyway, you are right.
Time for the ol' Board to go up again near I5 - "Last one out, please turn the lights out."
I am sure some of these families are Obamamites, but even if the parents are, what of their kids? When a family loses a job, it is a nightmare.
God told Abraham he would not destroy Sodom if there were 10 righteous. It may be a pretty safe bet that many of these families affected by these job losses are righteous people who fear God.
And you're right - the multiplying affect of this loss will be far felt in the area.
This is one of the reasons why the commie union thugs are pushing so hard for amnesty. They are going to need those illegal aliens as new members to replace all of the Americana that have been laid off.
SkyPilot, like your handle, can't agree with your sentiments. A kid has bad parents, he has no choce, you can feel sorry for him. He grows up, and suppose he joins a union to get a job, that is a choice. He loses his job because of his union, too bad, you can feel sorry for him but our old friend schadenfreude kicks in, what did you expect. Poor life choices is the progenitor of bad luck.
So no one is dancing on the grave of someone who lost their job, no, they are recognizing that actions have consequences. No shame is due them. Think these positions through and check for self-righteousness.
The irony is just amazing.
caused by the sequestration?
I have friends who just moved to Everett from Florida to take a job at Boeing. I don't have the heart to ask if he is on the chopping block (I'm pretty sure that he is). One of the things that some who are quick to judge - or simply bash - is that in a non right~to~work state even conservatives sometimes need to take union jobs. In my buddy's case I'm pretty sure that he was a Beck Objector.
I for one choose to blame Øbongo for this rather than kick these people when they're down.
Ain't it just! Think about it... Life is fun if you do.
Update per King 5: A Boeing spokesperson confirmed on Friday that the company will lay off 800 workers, as well as reduce its overall workforce by 2,000 or more in 2013.
Update: According to a company spokesperson, the layoffs will be primarily of workers in the 787 and 747 post-assembly facilities, all machinists, in Everett.
The additional 2,000 to 2,300 positions will be elimated through attrition and transfers.
Boeing and the Machinists Union say the layoffs aren't unexpected. The union added that while it's never good to lose jobs, there is no reason to panic.
No employees have been notified of layoffs yet.
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An appliance fit for the countertop, the 13-pound Burr Coffee Grinder ($200) is a marvel to stare at, striking in typical KitchenAid fashion. With the flick of a switch (one that looks like it belongs on shop equipment), this grinder operates at 450 rpm, capable of milling coffee to 15 levels of fineness. By default, I find the grind a bit coarse, but here's where an allen wrench comes in handy. For the inclined, KitchenAid includes a set of directions to adjust for maximum grind fineness (or coarseness, though it doesn't have any trouble in that department). The allen wrench lets you remove the grind control dial exposing a white gear, which adjusts the burr.
Contrasting the die-cast metal construction are two glass bowls. Like Bodum's PEBO, the prevalence of glass is eye catching but adds a degree of fragility. The choice of materials serves more than aesthetics though. The metal and glass avoid the static cling of coffee dust that plague plastic containers. Just try to keep clumsiness in check because hunting down replacement parts won't be fun.
A workout for a cup of coffee
A more lo-fi alternative, Hario's hand grinder gives your arms quite the workout. Powered by muscle, patience and persistence, the Ceramic Coffee Mill Skerton (about $35) is a lightweight, inexpensive solution for freshly ground coffee, making this ideal for aficionados who travel with their own beans (yes, they exist). Since it doesn't require a power source, it's also fantastic for campers who refuse to touch the instant variety.
Because it's ceramic, the conical burrs are harder than their steel equivalents and don't come with the same corrosion concerns. The burrs deliver a consistent grind, and since it's hand powered, they won't heat up the coffee in the process. To adjust the burrs, you unscrew the stainless steel handle and stopper underneath. Then, you can loosen or tighten the grind adjustment nut for a coarser or finer grind, respectively.
For the price, Hario's Skerton is a quality burr grinder that can help deliver superb java — just be prepared to work for it though.
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Another coffee gadget to take on the road, the AeroPress espresso maker is easy to pack, use and clean.
Many people rave about the smooth brew that comes from the AeroPress ($30), all the more remarkable when you consider this is Aerobie's only coffee product. Its bread and butter is high-performance sport toys, including yo-yos and foam footballs. Still that doesn't take away from the AeroPress, which takes all of a minute to brew a perfect cup.
Using this is a matter of placing a microfilter in the chamber that goes over a cup, filling it with the right quantity of coffee, adding the corresponding cups of hot water, stirring and gently plunging. Out comes a rich, surprisingly un-bitter espresso filled with aroma that can be consumed as is, added with milk to make a latte or mixed with more water for a simple coffee.
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Sunday, July 4, 2010
Ain't That America
30 comments:
- Tara R. said...
Happy Fourth of July! Hope it's a safe and exciting one.
- July 4, 2010 at 6:46:00 AM CDT
- Fireblossom said...
In 2006, before one of the World Series games in Detroit, they introduced John Mellencamp to come out and sing the song referenced in your post's title, because it was then being used as music for a truck commercial for one of Fox tv's sponsors for the game.
There was a lonnnnnng wait, and then finally Mellencamp came out from one of the dugouts, still yammering away on a cell phone. Having finally appeared, he and his band sleep-walked through a tepid version of the song, and then walked straight off as if he were irritated about something, and most of the crowd were dumb enough to cheer him for the whole fiasco. I always liked him up until then. But ever since, I'm like, sorry, can't listen to your sell-out song John, I really have to take this call.
Oh, and um...Happy 4th! (was I ranting?)
- July 4, 2010 at 7:01:00 AM CDT
Darling, you must forgive Fireblossom. Independence Day is difficult for her. She's frightened of hot dogs.
Have an elegant 4th!
- July 4, 2010 at 7:09:00 AM CDT
- TechnoBabe said...
Happy fourth of July.
- July 4, 2010 at 7:21:00 AM CDT
- Kaci said...
- July 4, 2010 at 7:57:00 AM CDT
- g-man said...
Home of the free....
- July 4, 2010 at 8:08:00 AM CDT
- Lynn said...
Happy 4th, Mama Zen!!!
- July 4, 2010 at 8:52:00 AM CDT
- Robin said...
That is one heck of a slide, my son would love it!
Happy 4th, and welcome back to the players' side of Summer Stock :).
My photography is available for purchase - visit Around the Island Photography and bring home something beautiful today!
- July 4, 2010 at 9:34:00 AM CDT
- toby said...
Wow - that is really impressive. I want a turn!
- July 4, 2010 at 9:54:00 AM CDT
- Akelamalu said...
Happy 4th July to you. :)
- July 4, 2010 at 10:35:00 AM CDT
- Alice Audrey said...
Yep, that's America. Those water parks are all over. Maybe because they are so fun. Even I squeeee all the way down.
- July 4, 2010 at 11:12:00 AM CDT
- TALON said...
Have a wonderful Fourth of July, Mama Zen!
- July 4, 2010 at 11:17:00 AM CDT
- Brian Miller said...
happy 4th! would love to be on a waterslide today!
- July 4, 2010 at 1:04:00 PM CDT
- william said...
great pic dear happy 4rth of july xxx
- July 4, 2010 at 1:23:00 PM CDT
- Thom said...
Happy 4th of July to all of you. Have fun and be safe :)
- July 4, 2010 at 1:24:00 PM CDT
- James said...
Happy Independence Day to you too!
- July 4, 2010 at 2:58:00 PM CDT
- Spiderdama said...
Happy Independence Day!:-)
- July 4, 2010 at 3:31:00 PM CDT
- Jen said...
Hey Sweetie! Happy 4th! Now what a fun place to be! Don't ya just love waterslides??
- July 4, 2010 at 4:03:00 PM CDT
- Carletta said...
A photo with red,white, and blue and a aiplane to boot - perfect summer shot for the holiday!
- July 4, 2010 at 6:07:00 PM CDT
- Jingle said...
Happy July 4th!
- July 4, 2010 at 6:44:00 PM CDT
- A Lady's Life said...
Weeee! That looks fun.
My husband went on one and almost broke his nose. lol
- July 4, 2010 at 6:45:00 PM CDT
- A Lady's Life said...
Hope you are enjoying the week end.
- July 4, 2010 at 6:46:00 PM CDT
- Leenie said...
Nice combo of summer and fun images. Happy firework day!
- July 4, 2010 at 8:34:00 PM CDT
- Cloudia said...
Thank you, good neighbor!
Aloha from Waikiki
Comfort Spiral
- July 4, 2010 at 9:35:00 PM CDT
- LarryG said...
i been in facebook overload - I was hunting for the "like" button on this post ;)
cause -yeah!
- July 4, 2010 at 10:27:00 PM CDT
- kavisionz said...
Ofcourse it is the US of A! Hope you had a lovely Fourth! Thanks for the bright and colorful pictures...
- July 5, 2010 at 12:57:00 AM CDT
- Gattina said...
I hope it was a happy day, lol ! we celebrate on July 21st.
- July 5, 2010 at 2:03:00 AM CDT
- Matty said...
Very colorful photo. Hope your 4th was a good one. Ours sure was.
- July 5, 2010 at 5:12:00 AM CDT
- Mojo said...
Little pink houses for you 'n' me!
Hope your Fourth rocked MZ!
- July 5, 2010 at 5:18:00 PM CDT
- Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades. said...
Hope you had a great 4th!
- July 6, 2010 at 1:52:00 PM CDT


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1Jewelry valued at about $130 described as 'inexpensive' was taken from the 700 block of West Laramie Lane about 10:30 p.m. July 14. The residents, a man and wife, both heard a noise at that time and both thought it was the other person until items were found scattered about and the theft was discovered.
2A resident reported a possible entry in progress in the 1400 block of East Bay Point Road about 10:45 a.m. July 20. The resident reported seeing 'a tall slender active looking man' walking up basement stairs. When he saw her he fled. No one was found in the home.
3A car was broken into and items taken while the owners were on the beach at Doctors Park, 1870 E. Fox Lane, between 2:45 and 4 p.m. July 20. A purse valued at $300 hidden under the front seat was taken. Inside was about $300 cash, $100 of makeup and various credit cards. At least one card was used for purchases of $511 at Walgreens in Fox Point and $152 at a Pick 'n Save in Glendale. Damage was $300.
4A man, age and residence not released, was arrested July 8 for theft of jewelry valued at more than $2,000 from the 8500 block of North 57th Street over the past year. The man, who knew the victim, was traced after he pawned the jewelry at a local jewelry store. When arrested, he said he bought the jewelry and then pawned it.
· A resident reported being the victim of a scam after answering an ad to become an 'undercover agent to check customer service' — a secret shopper — at area stores July 2. He received a check for $1,000 and was told to buy a money card at Walmart shop and then 'secret shop' Western Union by sending the money and forwarding the activation number. He did that. He was asked to repeat the procedure but this time his debit card was declined. He lost the $1,000.
5A woman, age and residence not released, was arrested for disorderly conduct after spitting in the face of the manager at Family Dollar, 6554 W. Brown Deer Road, at 12:45 p.m. July 6. The woman became angry when told there was no public restroom at the store and admitted spitting at the manager but not on him.
6A $500 tablet was taken from HH Gregg, 9140 N. Green Bay Road, about 3:10 p.m. July 10. A male, about 35, 6'2' tall, 275 pounds, went to the display area, took the phone and left.
· A resident reported someone used her debit card information to steal $200 sometime before July 11. The woman said case workers were in and out of her home during that time. The case is under investigation.
· A Brown Deer man, age not released, was arrested for strangulation/suffocation and battery both domestic violence related after attacking his girlfriend at 11:15 p.m. July 13. The victim said the man choked her and threw her to the ground after they sent text messages to each other regarding their relationship. She was able to run away and called police from another apartment. A temporary felony warrant was issued for the man who had fled but was canceled when he appeared at the police department. He denied all the allegations and was later charged for battery/domestic violence related.
7At least 80 packs of cigarettes valued at about $900 were taken from Shell Station, 4685 W. Bradley Road, about 12:10 a.m. July 14. The front door glass was broken to gain entry and video showed the suspect driving off in a blue '95 Olds Sierra station wagon.
· A felony warrant was issued for a man, age and residence not released, for strangulation and battery both domestic violence related after he came to the home of his wife, attacked her by choking her and hitting her at 5:45 p.m. July 14. The man drove off in her car and the warrant was issued.
· A Brown Deer man, age not released, was arrested for disorderly conduct/domestic violence related after he threatened his wife over one of them leaving their car running with the air-conditioner on at 8:30 p.m. July 14. The man denied the allegations saying the two were just arguing because they were 'stressed out' over some remodeling.
8A female, age and residence not released, was arrested for disorderly conduct and battery after slapping a cab driver and using obscene and derogatory language at the driver and police in the 6800 block of North Barnett Lane at 12:17 a.m. July 4.
9At least six puncture holes were found on a rear bumper of a new car in the 200 block of West Bradley Road at 3 p.m. July 13. Damage was $800.
10A man, age and residence not released, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and receiving stolen property after he was found passed out in his car holding a syringe in the 8700 block of North Port Washington Road about 3 p.m. July 13. The man admitted injecting himself with suboxone but said he had 'not used heroin today.' Police recovered stolen items in the man's vehicle including a US Army-issued body armor taken from a car in Glendale and other items taken from cars in Whitefish Bay. They also found a hammer used to break car windows but the man denied knowing it was there saying he never used it.
11A woman, age and residence not released, was arrested for obstruction and outstanding warrants at the Fox Point Municipal Pool, 7300 N. Santa Monica Blvd., at 4:15 p.m. July 15. The woman was found with various prescribed medication which were hers but when questioned she gave police the name of a relative.
12A resident reported the theft of a diamond heart pendant and a gold bangle bracelet valued at more than $15,000 from the 1500 block of East Goodrich Lane over the last few months and reported July 19. The resident said there were numerous workers in the home because of a remodeling project.
· A 27-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for battery/domestic violence related, damage to property and a warrant after punching his ex-girlfriend in the face four or five times and breaking the back window of her car at 1:15 a.m. July 11.
13A gym bag holding a George Forman grill, a razor and clothing valued at $150 was taken from a car parked at Baymont Inn, 5106 N. Port Washington Road, before 1 p.m. July 11.
14A 19-year-old woman, residence not released, was arrested for escort without a license, for obstruction/resisting and discharging bodily fluids at the Hilton Hotel, 4700 N. Port Washington Road, at 10 p.m. July 11. The woman had advertized her services on a known prostitution website and police set up a 'date' with her at the hotel. When arrested, she struggled with police and spit on an officer.
15A 42-year-old Milwaukee woman was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and being an escort without a license after she advertised on a known prostitution website and police set up a 'date' with her at the Hilton Hotel, 4700 N. Port Washington Road, at 11:40 p.m. July 11. The woman had a glass crack pipe with residue.
16A 24-year-old woman, from the Appleton area, was arrested for theft of items valued at $281 and a warrant at Kohl's, 5650 N. Bayshore Drive, at 6:35 p.m. July 12.
17A 17-year-old girl, residence not released, was arrested for possession of 1.3 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after a report of a suspicious car parked at Cardinal Stritch University, 6801 N. Yates Road, at 8:45 p.m. July 12. Passengers in the car, two girls 15 and 17 and a 16-year-old boy, residences not released, were turned over to their parents. Alcohol was also found in the car and two of the passengers admitted drinking.
18An 18-year-old man, from a North Shore suburb, was arrested for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia after he was stopped for erratic driving at Edward Lane and Rockledge Avenue at 2 p.m. July 13. The man had 8 grams of marijuana and a glass pipe with residue.
19Three men, 39, 43 and 53, residences not released, were arrested for armed robbery and theft after taking baby formula valued at $255 from Pick 'n Save, 1735 W. Silver Spring Drive, at 8:22 p.m. July 14. The men fought with store security and one threatened them with a box cutter and then they drove off in a van. They 'bailed out' of the van in the 1900 block of West Custer Avenue but all were caught and arrested.
20A lawnmower, weed trimmer and a hedge trimmer valued at $400 were taken from a garage in the 5600 block of North Milwaukee River Parkway sometime July 12 to 15. There was no sign of forced entry.
21A 49-year-old Milwaukee woman was arrested for theft of clothing and perfume valued at $206 from Boston Store, 5701 N. Lydell Ave., at 4:40 p.m. July 15. The woman entered the store carrying a large white garbage bag. She then put items in that bag and store bags and left without paying. When arrested, she admitted the theft saying she 'slipped up.' The woman has 24 prior theft arrests.
22Two men, one a 51-year-old, age of the other and residences not released, were arrested for theft of sunglasses at Sunglass Hut, 490 W. Northshore Drive, one at 3:30 pm. July 16 and one at 4:30 p.m. July 18. Both removed glasses valued at more than $250 from a display and left the store but were stopped.
23A 51-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested for drunken driving and unreasonable and imprudent speed in the 2000 block of West Brown Deer Road at 10:30 p.m. July 20. The man failed field sobriety tests and had a blood alcohol content of 0.10.
24Five fraudulent prescriptions for tramadol described as a drug that 'relieves moderate to moderately extreme pain' were reported at Thompson's Serv-u Pharmacy, 1421 E. Capitol Drive, from Jan 27 to May 28 and reported July 12.
25About $200 was taken from a safe in two separate incidents at Vision Works, 4000 N. Oakland Ave., on July 16 and 17 and reported July 18.
26A car was entered but nothing reported taken in the 2400 block of East Menlo Boulevard before 4:15 p.m. July 17.
27A necklace and two pairs of earrings valued at more than $5,000 were taken from the 4000 block of North Lake Drive the afternoon of July 11 and reported July 15.
28A secured bicycle valued at $700 was taken from a laundry room in the 4000 block of North Morris Boulevard sometime July 8 to the evening of July 14.
29A road bicycle valued at more than $1,500 was taken from a locked storage unit in the 4400 block of North Oakland Avenue sometime July 9 to 8:45 a.m. July 15. A lock was broken off to gain entry.
30A wallet and contents including $80 and a jar of coins were taken from the kitchen of a home in the 300 block of East Hampton Road between 1:45 and 3:45 p.m. July 15. Entry was gained through an unlocked side door while the resident was sleeping.
31Four males and one female, ages and residences not released, were warned for trespassing after a report of them with a kayak on a private beach in the 5600 block of North Shore Drive at 7:30 p.m. July 15.
32A fraud was reported by the owner of Connections Ticket Services, 115 W. Silver Spring Drive, on July 16. He had purchased two tickets to the Paul McCartney concert priced at $1,000 each for $700 total June 11. He then sold the tickets to a client who went to the concert July 16. However, that client was not allowed into the concert since those tickets were stolen and could not be used. A police report states that a woman, age and residence not released, was arrested and a man is a suspect in the original theft. The woman was identified because when she sold the tickets, the company made a copy of her driver's license.
33A woman reported a 14-carat class ring and a St. Christopher medal with a total value of $650 were taken from her tote bag between her home, address not available, and Sendik's, 500 E. Silver Spring Drive and Wisconsin Athletic Club, 7601 N. Port Washington, Glendale, sometime 4 to 7:30 p.m. July 9 and reported July 18.
34Five cars were entered and items taken in the 4600 and 4700 blocks of Cramer and the 4700 block of Larkin streets July 15, 16 or 17. Taken were two $150 GPS units, about $23 in cash and a digital media player and its speaker valued at $500. The cars were reported unlocked.
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By GARY ARRINGTON, Staff Writer
After many months of going back and forth on the location of the proposed new Huntington City fire station, the city council has hopefully come to a final decision. After doing water and ground testing on each of the proposed sites, the council decided that the property located just south of Earl's Furniture and Appliance on Main Street should be the site. There are two parcels that would need to be acquired to be able to build here. The city council approved two business licenses for Lacey's Salon that is owned by Lacey Faimalo. The other is for San Rafael Country Adventures, owned by LaMar Guymon. This business will provide desert tours by different modes of transportation.
The city, after going in and out of a public hearing, approved the annexation of the Gunderson property into the city. This property is located east of the Desert Edge Christian Chapel on 500 South. This was the final step in a process that started months ago.
The mayor reported the city had replaced a city employee that moved from the area. Huntington resident Robert Baker will serve a dual purpose as both dog catcher and city maintenance employee. The interview committee, consisting of several councilmen and the mayor, chose Baker out of a long list of applicants.
Councilman Travis Larsen reported the city would be in great shape for this water year as the reservoirs are nearly 70 percent full before the runoff and that the runoff should be great if the snow year stopped right now. That doesn't appear likely.
Councilman Jeff Cowley reported the road from Huntington Canyon out to the lake is also going to be designated as part of the scenic byway and there may be grant money available to build a path from the lake to town. This proposed path might also be connected to other proposed paths in town.
The city zoning administrator reported there are several projects being worked on in town. It was reported that a home in town that had a fire several years ago would have to be brought partially down due to the compromising of the interior wood after being exposed to the elements all these years. The home has been inspected by engineers and deemed not capable of safely being used in the future in its current state. The next Huntington City meeting will be on March 16 at 6:30 p.m.


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Car Lovers Dream
Asking price: $190 M
Distress signals? Yes. Like so many in the country, current owners John and Lauri Rudey are having trouble keeping up with mortgage payments. So the couple, who are heavily invested in the troubled timber industry, have decided to sell their 50 acre property in Greenwich, CT. The asking price is nearly five times the record price in town, $40.8 million for an 80 acre property on Conyers Farm Road.
Big draw: Although the house was built in 1898 for a co-founder of U.S. Steel, it's not so much the Gilded Era manse that accounts for the awe-inspiring price. It's the untouched waterfront estate, a rival to the Rockefellers' Kykuit compound in its well-situated proximity to New York—both are about a half hour from Grand Central via presidential motorcade, or ten minutes or so in a helicopter.
Asking price: This home yo-yos on and off the market, but every time it surfaces of late, the price holds steady at $125M.
Distress signals? Yes. Suzanne Saperstein acquired this home, with its 45,000 square feet and 12 bedrooms and 50-seat theater, in her divorce from real estate developer, David Saperstein, who left her for their Swedish nanny.
Big draw: "Patterned after Versailles" should probably have been a clear indication of troubled aspirations. And sure enough, if the Sun King himself ever flew into town, he'd have no trouble recognizing the place, which is easily visible on the eastern approach into LAX.
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What do you guys make of Kakashi's new Chidori wolf attack thing?
I always wondered why Kakshi didnt expand his Chidori more it seems that he has tho it looks like a mini Kirin. Seems like Kakashi is pulling out all kind of new moves in his battle with Pain you have to wonder whats next.


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Flames First Round Targets 2013: Ryan Hartman
Ryan Pike
June 26 2013 09:36AM
When the regular season ended, much of the discussion points from Bob Hartley and Jay Feaster revolved around the Flames becoming harder to play against. The team has a lot of skilled forwards, you see, but the skilled guys aren't huge and their huge guys aren't all that skilled.
Thus, you need to find some fairly skilled gritty players to add to your team. But Feaster noted that it's hard to add grit through free agency – teams tend to value their gritty guys, as made evident by Brandon Prust's free agency payday. You generally have to draft these kind of players – see also: Roberts, Gary.
In many, many ways, I think that Plymouth Whalers forward Ryan Hartman is a perfect fit for the Calgary Flames.
A lot of hockey people got a good long look at Ryan Hartman via a trio of major events – the 2012 World Under-18 Championship, the 2013 World Juniors and the 2013 Top Prospects Game.
At the U-18s, Hartman won a gold medal in a supporting role. He had six points and 22 penalty minutes (leading the Americans), 12 of which were from a checking to the head incident against Denmark. At the World Juniors this past winter, Hartman was physical but a bit less reckless and won another gold medal in a supporting role. He had three points and 16 penalty minutes for his team, but is best remembered for big checks and fore-checking. I loved him at the Top Prospects Game, as he fought Kerby Rychel and threw a bunch of hits that kept Team Orr's players off-balance when he was on the ice.
In his first year in the OHL, after two seasons with the US National Development Team, Hartman had slightly over a point-per-game average with Plymouth. He also had 120 penalty minutes, which works out to six regular season fights and a whole whack of minor penalties. He plays with an edge, but the penalty-taking could be a concern.
Scouts are a bit all over the place with where they rank Hartman, but they all generally say similar things. Future Considerations' Aaron Vickers praises Hartman's physicality and willingness to drive the net. Red Line Report calls him "nasty, chippy and aggressive." Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus praises his two-way value. Just about everybody who's seen him play characterizes him as a pain in the ass for the other team.
In short: he's a tad undersized (5'11", just under 190), but he plays like he's bigger and makes the other team worry about him most of the time. He will take a few penalties, but he's a strong two-way player who adapted to the OHL fairly quickly after jumping from the USHL. He seems to come from the same basic mindset as Flames draftee Patrick Sieloff – and also happens to be from the same basic part of the USA and has played with a lot of the Flames American prospects already via the USA Hockey national team. Another modern comparable may be Cal Clutterbuck, who has 69 points in 66 games as well as 139 PIMs in his draft season (2006) where he was picked in the third round.
The Numbers
Hartman's 60 points in 56 games comes out to a 1/07 PPG pace, or an NHLE of 26. That's okay and actually right in line with the output of many of the mid-to-late first rounders available this season. Of course, he also has a September 1994 birthday so he is also one of the oldest guys available at the draft.
Combined, this suggests Hartman's offensive ceiling in pro hockey is probably a bit limited, although he may have enough of it to make it past the basic 4th liner role.
If the Flames had one first round pick, I'd be hesitant to say they should take Ryan Hartman. He's got what I would characterize as a low ceiling but a fairly high floor. He'll probably be an NHLer because, outside of adding some muscle and growing a bit, he plays an NHL-style game already. Will he be a top-flight player? There's potential there, but he'd need to stop taking penalties and play more of an up-tempo offensive game.
For a team with three firsts, Hartman seems pretty tempting simply because he brings a lot of things that the Flames don't have right now. He's gritty and nasty and mean, but he can skate and score and back-check. He has experience in high-profile games and hasn't wilted under pressure, but he's also the type of player that is at his best when he's making life miserable for the other team's best players (and creating time and space and favourable match-ups for his team's skilled players).
Ideally, Hartman would become Gary Roberts. He probably doesn't have that level of offensive skill, nor is he a winger. But he's a two-way center who plays a Roberts-esque type of game and brings an agitating element that has been sorely lacking from the Calgary Flames for quite some time. He's a bit of a gamble in terms of his lower ceiling, but he should be a gamble worth taking, particularly given that the extra first round picks dilutes the risk a bit.
And I'll do a (poorly-formed) cartwheel if the Flames draft Hartman on June 30.
Flames First Round Targets
June 26 2013, 05:44PM
If the Flames have a boner for Fucale with their first selection, then trading down with that 6th pick is a must! Yes, I am in agreement, goalies in round one are often a mistake. But we all know at least a few tenders that were taken in the first have gone on to HOF type careers, so threatening to do something rash if they take a goalie, well it is a little dramatic and premature.
My hope is the best C available or Nichushkin (if he scored well in the team interview) at #6. But if the Flames have other ideas, then moving down to get their man PLUS another pick/player is probably their best move.
Just 4 more sleeps!
I'm not sold on the Flames moving down from the sixth spot. We need quality not quantity at this point. I would much rather see them trade up from six, or combine the 2 late twenties to move up to 11 - 15....
I like that idea if we can get one of the top defensemen like Zadorov etc. Pulock could be a great pick. Everyone knows about his shot but a plus 43 for a kid who got a lot of his points on the powerplay.... he might be better defensively than what a lot of reports are saying.
June 26 2013, 07:12PM
IF we wanted a player like Prust we shouldn't have traded him...twice
June 26 2013, 07:42PM
If the Flames have a boner for Fucale with their first selection, then trading down with that 6th pick is a must! Yes, I am in agreement, goalies in round one are often a mistake. But we all know at least a few tenders that were taken in the first have gone on to HOF type careers, so threatening to do something rash if they take a goalie, well it is a little dramatic and premature.
My hope is the best C available or Nichushkin (if he scored well in the team interview) at #6. But if the Flames have other ideas, then moving down to get their man PLUS another pick/player is probably their best move.
Just 4 more sleeps!
Speaking of interviews..... and Nic Petan. Apparently the Canucks, Blue Jackets and Oilers have all shown interest but no one even close to the level that Calgary has. Nic was told in one interview with the Flames that they will pick him if he's available in the right spot.
They want him to play with Sven. In fact one of the questions was, "so you're on a 3 on 2, Sven is on your left and player X is on your right. What do you do?"
Where did you get that interview info from?
"The right spot." That sounds like they're looking at him at 28th. No better than an even chance he's there. Vancouver's in a great spot to just swoop in on him, but I've seen a lot of mock drafts having them taking Erne. If he falls that far, he looks like a Canucks pick. Rychel and Mantha too.
June 26 2013, 08:42PM
Where did you get that interview info from?
That's actually from Nic Petan himself...


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Good to see you are still having awesome time.
Keep getting yourself in situations. Interested to hear about the tigers- i have similar views it's something I really want to see so I can have an informed opinion.
30 second warnings- dam i miss the those.
Take it easy fella, keep living the dream.
The Kanchanaburi Province
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An entire week of scouring Kanchanaburi and the surrounds. And it's been a peach. Could've spent much longer here. Easily.
The Jorry Frog is spot on (cheers for the heads-up) - amazing staff, beautiful shady garden for chilling out in and the magical floating platform down on the river where we've spent many a reflective hour watching the sun set with a Singha. Divine.
As for this cosy little corner of Thailand, well we've seen some differences. The people are more laid back, generally all-round friendlier and er.. generally more beautiful. I mean it. The women over this way are staggeringly gorgeous and there have been a couple of incidents where I've had to thrust a brown paper bag into Bera's face to stop him hyperventilating.
Then there's the food. The Kanchanaburi night market is well worth a sly visit. Naturally we sampled what is boasted as 'Thailand's best fried mussels' - they weren't so great, though there were plenty more sumptuous snackeroos to keep us going for at least a week or more. It's no touristville either so you actually do get real food. One night saw us in full banter with a lively family who rustled up some delectable munchies, including the same egg-based tofu tossed through those insanely crunchy greens we discovered in Thong Sala. Markets, family kitchens and street vendors rule. You can keep your western-tarnished restaurants.
There are plenty of tour operators kicking about here too and every guest house is set up to arrange everything for you, regardless of what floats your boat. While this can be a nice breath of fresh air we made a point of taking the independent option. In all cases. This meant an interesting mix of results but on the whole an experience that was a much more wholesome one. After all, 'it's good to put yourself in a few situations' Dave.
Bridge on the River Kwai
I was surprised how much I got out of this, I mean how much can you get out of gawping at a bridge across a river? It helped immensely that I'd read a book on the whole Death Railway scenario beforehand so to see it in the flesh was incredibly moving.
Speaking of moving, standing on the infamous bridge halfway across the River Kwai is not the best place to be when a sudden panic-inducing stab of the much dreaded '30-second warning' punches you in the bowels. The nearest hole-in-the-ground was almost a kilometre away and I'm not joking when I say I very nearly had to drop one from the bridge, which would have been awful, just awful - for everybody, not to mention memorable.
Bera followed loosely behind, his smile reflecting my more serious anxiety-riddled expression as I negotiated a haggard walking path through hordes of careless oncoming bridge dawdlers. He reckons I walked like a chicken for the last five minutes. Well just try walking fast with your knees locked together, see what you look like. Even when I got to the general vicinity of civilisation it wasn't a pretty moment. Let's just say my personal 'Bridge over the River Kwai' experience and the memories associated with it will remain just like it was back then.. explosive.
The Erawan Falls
A full days adventure. Seven tiers of soothingly peaceful falls across two kilometres of gradual ascent. All very rewarding of course, especially as we adopted the self-help approach and hired a cartoon-like motorcycle to take us there. This came in the form of a red 175cc chopper-esque Kawasaki, branded oddly as 'The Boss' - a comical contraption really considering our combined weight was around 190 kilo's and 'The Boss' had clearly seen better days. Running out of petrol on the way back just added to the demise.
The Floating Market
In the guidebooks you'll find striking displays of cleverly captured colour that make the Damnoen Saduak's floating market positively enchanting and naturally intriguing. Hardly surprising that it's become a thriving tourist hotspot. Good to experience sure, especially if you take your time on the water (you get one chance) - it's just a shame it's crawling with holidaymakers and all the associated bullshit. On a quiet morning, say at sunrise with a bit of mist rolling in, this would be magic. Great photo opportunities though and well worth the early start and four modes of transport it took us to get there from Kanchanaburi.
Death Railway
'It gave me a great understanding of men. And a great appreciation of the ordinary things of life. And the value of human relations. You know, when it comes to the end, the only thing that really matters are the people whom you love and who love you.' - Dr Kevin Fagan, who served in 1943 as a doctor on the Burma-Thailand Railway as a prisoner of war of the Japanese.
The track from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok winds gracefully through some stunning rugged terrain, the highlight being a slow sweeping arc along a treacherously unforgiving mountain face. This is just what we were hoping for, especially as we'd spent the majority of the previous day solemn-faced taking in every one of the sobering realities imparted on us in the museum at the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre opposite the war cemetery - easily one of the most well-documented well-delivered museums I've come across. But that's probably more to do with the subject than the museum. Swotting up on this beforehand really paid off, big time.
The war cemetery was like hitting a brick wall. We spent most of our time in a cold insular silence. Most visitors did. That's how moving it was. Some of the inscriptions were just.. soul jerking.
I still find it startling though, how there isn't a single identifiable grave for any of the Asian civilians that we're mercilessly rounded up and driven through hell (and then to death) on the Burma-Thailand railway. Yet the number of their deaths out-numbered the deaths of the allies by a staggering factor of over five to one.
Hellfire Pass
Continuing with the independent theme meant dragging ourselves out of bed at 5am to catch the 0557 train to Nam Tok - the end of the line (at least it is these days) and no-mans land in terms of your average tourism playground. From Nam Tok we jumped on the back of a pickup which rocketed us to a lone bus stop where we politely turned down a 600 baht taxi in exchange for a slightly more attractive 40 baht bus which appeared four minutes later. Both were going to exactly the same place we needed to get to: Hellfire Pass - the REAL memorial on Death Railway.
There's little point in me waffling here. The experience of finally being there, walking it, taking it in and sniffing it all through the senses was absolutely magic. As always, the pics will do little justice.
The Tiger Temple
The whole tiger temple thing is a highly controversial tourist attraction that is often argued about. Are they drugged? Where's the money really going? Are they being saved from a worse fate? How much part does the black market play in all this? Any illegal trading?
Whilst I'd had many reservations about visiting I'm an inquisitive little shit and have to see things for myself.
Yes, they're making a fortune. 300baht per person through the gate and believe me when I say the masses are literally flooding through. You're pushed in, have your photo taken then it's piss off, next please. As for the tigers? Not sure what to say, I'm no expert. To me their breathing was pained, erratic, problematic. Drugged? Sedated? It wouldn't surprise me. Sad to say I'm glad I saw it for myself, but I wouldn't go back..
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Cheers buddy. Looks like you're enjoying that bowl of Tom Yam there. That was a 30-second warning in itself if I remember right?
Spot on
Great reports.
I agree with everything you said. Maybe you should start writing my travel blogs.
Glad you got to see some of that stuff. Glad you went to Hell Fire Pass - I had forgotten to mention that one to you.
Beautiful waterfall shots.
So, you'll be living in Kanchanaburi in the future?


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Sunday, February 19, 2012
The One With The Strangers
To make a friend be a friend they say. I won't go into the "Who are they" thing, simply because there is no definitive answer. Sometimes they are everyone else, and other times they are one person editing a Wikipedia article.
Anyway, this adage appears to be mostly true regarding the internet. Certainly the more comments I leave and more sites I join, the more comments and followers I get. But let me tell you something: I have learned that many of my long-term followers are nowhere to be found. They have vanished from the net like last night's date after she found out I live with my cat and don't have a car.
Shouldn't friends tell us when they're going away? Did these folks die and no one informed me? Surely death notices are a prerequisite of friendship. I feel so abandoned. It's like the time when I was in 3rd grade and my parents moved and forgot to tell me and when I walked into the house after school one evening there was a group of strangers at the dinner table. Worse, it was "they". "They" said, "Who are you?" , and when I asked what happened to my folks, they acted like I was crazy. I then asked what happened to my friends, because I suddenly realized I'd invited them to eat with us that night and they weren't there either. It was like that Twilight Zone episode where the old lady is awakened every night by mysterious phone calls and it turns out they're coming from her long-dead boyfriend, making calls from the grave via a downed telephone line.
Then they said it. "To make friends you have to be a friend." I did what any rational person would do. I fled.
And I still don't know what happened to those departed followers whose avatars still haunt my followers list.
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- Quirky LoonSunday, February 19, 2012 10:20:00 AM
Did you know that your saguaro looks like its giving us the finger? hee heeReplyDelete
As for the internet... I dunno. I think that's part of the "beauty" being able to disappear when you feel like it and not feel guilty. It's a selfish view, but one that I think most of us embrace.
I know I'm guilty.
- ThechubbychatterboxSunday, February 19, 2012 10:58:00 AM
I'm new to the blogging world, only at it for seven months, but as my blog list grows I notice that I tend to give the most comments to those bloggers who leave them for my posts. These are the people I know are out there, reading and participating. They deserve my attention most, I think. Interestingly enough, none of my real-life friends care to read my posts or follow my blog; I had to seek out strangers on the web to find anyone willing to read my work. (Mrs. C. excluded, of course.) Have a great SundayReplyDelete
I've ducked out on bloggers, usually those who dump me first. Petty, aren't I?ReplyDelete
About once a year I try to purge my too-long reading list of the blogs that are no longer active, or who don't follow me anymore; and I clean up my blog list in largely the same manner.
There are some to whom I remain loyal regardless - blogs that I cannot resist for one reason or another.
But I reserve the right to leave them too, should they no longer please me.
Smitty, please keep pleasing me.
I agree, Quirky and have been meaning to mention that to him. Do you suppose our friend would get more comments if "they" didn't think he was flipping them off? ;)ReplyDelete
It's simple attrition. People burn out and vanish. I took a break last summer, but I let people know I was doing it. My blog says I have over 300 followers, but only 20 or show up on any kind of regular basis.ReplyDelete
What? You have a blog? ;-)ReplyDelete
Why yes. Yes I do.ReplyDelete
So you think this post was merely an attrition-getting device?ReplyDelete
I'll do my best, but it's sometimes hard to know my dear.ReplyDelete
Yup, good points. I think somehow I may have slipped off the tracks with this post. I was trying to be funny. I thought everyone would be looking at the bit about my parents moving and not telling me and the TZ episode referenced which had nothing to do with the abandonment story and the title of the post which is a steal from the series "Friends", because believe it or don't, the subject of this post was supposed to be about making friends. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. *sigh*ReplyDelete
Geez. You mean I have to start being nice?ReplyDelete
I noticed that about the saguaro. I chose this theme deliberately. What's that say about me?ReplyDelete
If you start being nice, I'm going to move and not tell you.ReplyDelete
No worries Nicky. Curmudgeon is a kind word for what I am.ReplyDelete
I am here! (I think this happens to everyone, btw. It sure does at my pad.)ReplyDelete
Anyway, thanks for the nice comments about my Erma essay - I really appreciate that!
Most welcome Anna. The hard part for me is not being overwhelmingly jealous of your talent. Mind if I emulate you?ReplyDelete
I know - the "regular" people that I seem to communicate with seems to change every half a year. It's a totally different group than when I started.ReplyDelete
Eerie isn't it? You'd think at least they'd be replaced by pod people.ReplyDelete


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Drivers Licenses
News about Drivers Licenses, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jan. 27, 2016
Comedian John Hodgman offers advice on how to dissuade husband from posing for embarrassing license picture. MORE
Jan. 9, 2016
Department of Homeland Security gives six states and territories until January 2018 to issue drivers licenses with extra safety features per federal requirements; if deadline isn't met, residents of those states will need passport or other official documents to board domestic flights. MORE
Dec. 29, 2015
Homeland Security Dept says it will decide whether Transportation Security Administration agents will begin enforcing 10-year-old law requiring states to comply with federal standards when issuing driver's licenses; some licenses may not be valid ID for air travel. MORE
Dec. 23, 2015
Minnesota federal officials deny extension request by Gov Mark Dayton, who must upgrade state drivers licenses to meet standards outlined by Real ID Act in order to board planes. MORE
Nov. 15, 2015
In Transit blog; final phase of Homeland Security Dept Real ID Act requires United States territories and states to comply with minimum security standards for issuing identification; enforcement may mean that in 2016 some driver's license alone will not be adequate documentation for boarding commercial flight. MORE
Nov. 10, 2015
Group iVote, coalition of former aides to Pres Obama and Pres Bill Clinton led by Jeremy Bird, pledges to spend up to $10 million on push to make voter registration automatic whenever person gets driver's license; change would greatly bolster 1993 National Voter Registration Act. MORE
Oct. 11, 2015
California Gov Jerry Brown signs bill enabling automatic registration of eligible voters when they obtain or renew driver's license; law, aimed at increasing state's dismal voter turnout, contrasts with measures in other states that critics say make registering and voting more difficult. MORE
Oct. 10, 2015
Budget cuts in Alabama have led to closing of 30 satellite driver's license offices, prompting accusations that move has made it hard for many in majority black counties to receive photo ID. MORE
Sep. 17, 2015
Editorial praises California Legislature for adopting program that automatically registers anyone obtaining or renewing driver's license to vote; argues such measures improve democracy by increasing voter participation, which has fallen recently; urges New Jersey Gov Chris Christie to sign similar act passed by NJ state lawmakers. MORE
Aug. 9, 2015
Officials at Dept of Motor Vehicles in Los Angeles report that 443,000 out of 883,000 licenses issued from January through July were given to undocumented immigrants; supporters of program and others like it praise it for allowing undocumented immigrants to participate in economy and say it is necessary given changing demographics in state; critics say such measures encourage illegal immigration and are in contravention of federal policy. MORE
Jul. 19, 2015
California Department of Motor Vehicles reports over half of driver licenses issued in California in 2015 have gone to people in United States illegally after passage of 2013 law allowing driver's licenses to be issued to undocumented workers. MORE
Jun. 3, 2015
Colorado reopens Division of Motor Vehicles offices to handle applications submitted by illegal immigrants to secure driver's licenses and already every slot available until August is taken; state's move to allow undocumented immigrants to have licenses became proxy fight over immigration, which led to shut down of all but one office for such applications. MORE
Apr. 15, 2015
Tennessee and other states have started suspending driver's licenses for unsatisfied debts resulting from any criminal case, which can reach into tens of thousands of dollars, adding to broad debate over criminal justice debt; many drivers who have lost licenses, too poor to pay, get behind the wheel anyway; several states are reconsidering policy amid worries it hurts low-income residents without achieving intended goals. MORE
Apr. 9, 2015
Study prepared by the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area finds that local traffic courts are frequently suspending licenses of those unable to pay fines for minor infractions; also finds that such suspensions have disproportionate impact on poor and working-class people, often preventing them from paying original debt, in many cases because suspension cost them their job. MORE
Apr. 9, 2015
Nick Bilton Disruptions column observes that some teenagers are more excited about getting ride-sharing account with service like Uber or Lyft when they turn 16 than obtaining a drivers license. MORE
Mar. 3, 2015
Safety advocates in New York City are calling for increased prosecution of drivers who violate traffic laws, especially in accidents in which a pedestrian is killed; also ask State Dept of Motor Vehicles to suspend driver's license after serious offenses as deterrent to dangerous driving. MORE
Feb. 13, 2015
Colorado's Republican-controlled Senate votes down measure that would have funded existing state program to provide driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants. MORE
Feb. 12, 2015
State-by-state battles over programs granting driver's licenses to noncitizens have played out in absence of any broad federal legislation over how to handle millions of undocumented immigrants; in Colorado, where Republicans are now in control of State Senate, licensing program has been stripped of its operating budget, and New Mexico's governor wants to repeal state law allowing such licenses. MORE
Jan. 23, 2015
Federal Judge David G Campbell issues permanent injunction overturning Arizona law that had prevented young immigrants from obtaining drivers licenses after their deportations were deferred by Pres Obama. MORE
Jan. 10, 2015
Nils Muiznieks, human rights commissioner for the Council of Europe, criticizes Russia's new law on road safety that prohibits transgender people from obtaining a driver's license. MORE
Dec. 20, 2014
California law takes effect in Jan 2015 that allows residents to apply for driver's licenses regardless of their immigration status; estimated 1.4 million illegal immigrants are expected to apply for licenses over next three years. MORE
Dec. 18, 2014
Supreme Court issues allows ruling requiring Arizona to issue driver's licenses to young unauthorized immigrants who have been spared from deportation by Pres Obama. MORE
Nov. 25, 2014
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejects Arizona Gov Jan Brewer's request to reconsider its ruling that blocked her policy of denying driver's licenses to young immigrants who have avoided deportation under Obama administration policy. MORE
Aug. 24, 2014
French entrepreneurs Alexandre Chartier and Benjamin Gaignault hit a wall of regulations while trying to set up Ornikar, an online alternative to traditional driving schools; French government has created a monopoly by offering only a limited number of exams each year, and doling them out to driving schools depending on their success rate in previous year; Ornikar model aims to lower costs and give students more control. MORE
Aug. 7, 2014
Large number of adult New Yorkers, many of them highly capable in other areas of life, never learned to drive a car, making them inevitable passenger on summer outings outside city. MORE
Jul. 9, 2014
Editorial praises appeals court for ruling that Arizona cannot deny driver's licenses to young unauthorized immigrants whom the federal government has given protection from deportation and permission to work; contends Gov Jan Brewer's executive order was motivated by spiteful politics. MORE
Jul. 8, 2014
Federal appeals court blocks Arizona's policy of denying driver's licenses to young immigrants who have received work permits and avoided deportation under Obama administration's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. MORE
May. 15, 2014
Arrest of Alec Baldwin for riding his bicycle wrong way down Manhattan's Fifth Avenue and being unable to produce identification highlights larger issue that many young New Yorkers face of not having proper photo ID; common problem is often due to fact that young people who do not own cars never bother to get driver's license. MORE
May. 7, 2014
California's plan to offer driver's licenses to illegal immigrants hits roadblock when Obama administration informs state officials that licenses violate federal law by too closely resembling regular driver's licenses MORE
Mar. 5, 2014
Advocates of California program to offer driver's licenses to undocumented residents are confronting formidable obstacle of deep and longstanding mistrust of American government among illegal immigrant population; many immigrants who are in country illegally are reluctant to apply for licenses, fearing government might use documentation to establish their identities and deport them. MORE
Oct. 27, 2013
Activists in Saudi Arabia, who have for decades been fighting for women's right to drive cars, call for day of demonstration, asking women with licenses obtained abroad to violate social codes and drive; several dozen participate, despite threats and discouragement from men. MORE
Oct. 26, 2013
Saudi officials step up warnings over plans by women to challenge male-only driving rules in the kingdom, saying that even online support for protest could bring arrest; warnings come on eve of planned protest by female activists who have obtained driver's licenses abroad. MORE
Oct. 4, 2013
California Gov Jerry Brown signs bill allowing illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses; licenses would carry a distinction on the front of the card that states it may be used for driving, not as federal identification. MORE
Sep. 27, 2013
Prosecutors in Brooklyn and Manhattan charge 19 people in connection with scheme to help people who hoped for careers driving buses and trucks to cheat on commercial driver's license exam; organizers, who face up to 20 years in prison, provided answers and bribed security guards at several New York State Department of Motor Vehicles offices. MORE
Jul. 3, 2013
Editorial criticizes Arizona and Nebraska lawmakers for continuing to try to bar unauthorized immigrants from obtaining driver's licenses, even those who have been allowed to seek work-authorization papers and Social Security numbers. MORE
Jun. 16, 2013
Drivers' license information of most Americans would be accessible through expanded Department of Homeland Security nationwide computer network if immigration legislation pending before the Senate becomes law; proposal is part of effort to crack down on illegal immigration by requiring employers to confirm identity and legal status of new workers. MORE
Jun. 5, 2013
Gov Rick Scott of Florida vetoes bill that would have allowed some young immigrants living in United States illegally to apply for temporary driver's license. MORE
May. 17, 2013
Bill de Blasio, New York City public advocate and mayoral candidate, unveils initiatives he says are intended to help integrate undocumented immigrants into mainstream; calls on State Legislature to allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver's licenses and City Council to create a municipal identification card that would serve as proof of residence, allowing immigrants to use public libraries and open bank accounts. MORE
May. 9, 2013
Colorado lawmakers approve bill allowing immigrants in country illegally to obtain driver's licenses, making state one of only handful to pass similar measure. MORE
Mar. 23, 2013
Lawsuit over Arizona Gov Jan Brewer's order denying driver's licenses to immigrants is part of a broader clash with Obama administration program offering reprieves from deportation. MORE
Mar. 22, 2013
North Carolina is abandoning plan to give pink-striped driver's licenses to certain illegal immigrants, citing computer and printing issues. MORE
Mar. 17, 2013
New York State will begin issuing drivers' licenses that are hard polycarbonate cards with photos that appear black and white, replacing bendable color version; move toward monochromatic license is also being tried in several other states; officials describe new licenses as important step in thwarting thriving and sophisticated counterfeit market. MORE
Mar. 6, 2013
North Carolina will begin giving some young immigrants driver's licenses marked with pink stripe and words 'no lawful status'; licenses, which have attracted both praise and criticism, will be issued to those who qualify for federal two year deportation deferrals under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. MORE
Jan. 8, 2013
Editorial contends that young undocumented immigrants who are allowed to work legally in United States should be allowed to drive legally; expresses hope that more states will follow lead of few that grant licenses to all qualified drivers regardless of immigration status. MORE
Nov. 30, 2012
Civil rights groups file lawsuit challenging Arizona Gov Jan Brewer's order barring state from granting driver's licenses to young illegal immigrants who have been given work permits and earned a temporary reprieve from deportation. MORE
Sep. 20, 2012
Ying Wai Phillip Ng and wife Pui Kuen Ng, who ran Brooklyn driving school, N & Y Professional Service Line, for more than a decade, plead guilty to concocting an elaborate scheme to help non-English speakers cheat on written tests to obtain New York State commercial driver's licenses; each faces up to 20 years in prison. MORE
Aug. 18, 2012
Young illegal immigrants who qualify for Pres Obama's deportation deferral program will be eligible to obtain a driver's license in California. MORE
Jun. 24, 2012
Driver education requirements vary widely across the United States, with some states mandating that teens complete a comprehensive course before they can receive their license and other states not requiring completion of any course; a debate has arisen over the effectiveness of some driver education programs. MORE
Jun. 21, 2012
New York State Legislature passes a measure aimed at increasing the low number of organ donors in the state by forcing driver's license applicants to make an active choice about their donation status; measure would change license forms to include a section that applicants must fill out to either accept or reject putting their name into the organ donor registry. MORE
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