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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO analyzed Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data concerning the contingent or nontraditional work force, which includes self-employed, part-time, and leased employees.
GAO found that: (1) the number of nontraditional workers should continue to grow over the next several years due to employer and worker interest in such work arrangements; (2) nontraditional workers had fewer economic protections than did traditional full-time employees; (3) part-time workers earned less per hour than full-time workers in the same occupations and industries; (4) families headed by part-time workers were more likely to have incomes below the poverty line and to rely on public assistance than families headed by full-time workers; (5) part-time workers, particularly single parents, were more likely than full-time workers to lack health insurance coverage from any source; (6) most part-time workers received no pension benefits from their employers, and only about 10 percent of part-time workers were included in their employers' pension plans; (7) if terminated, many workers in nontraditional employment would find it either difficult or impossible to collect unemployment benefits; (8) federal labor laws extended only limited protection to many nontraditional workers; (9) long-term use of nontraditional workers could reduce the competitiveness of U.S. firms; and (10) limited data on contingent workers limited analysis of problems such workers may face and the related policy consequences.
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text: Hello everybody! It is me SatiSuicune, although most people don't even know who the heck I am. I don't come here to often but I have started using this account more and more lately. I'd like to thank anyone who would help me with this team and make this team better in any way. (Changes in Red) Gliscor (M) @ Leftovers Ability: Sand Veil EVs: 252 HP/40 Def/216 Spd Jolly nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Earthquake - Taunt - Roost - Stealth Rock My new lead is Gliscor, formerly Swampert. Gliscor is much better than Swampert as it helps against Scart-tar, and has more defense than Swampert, so it is a bulkier lead! Gliscor has almost always got stealth rock up and also taunt can block against slower leads trying to use Stealth Rock or Spore... Jirachi @ Choice Scarf Ability: Serene Grace EVs: 252 Atk/252 Spd/4 SDef Hasty nature (+Spd, -Def) - Iron Head - Ice Punch - Fire Punch - Thunderbolt This Pokemon replaces Latias, because thanks to Twist of Fate, it is able to hit those pesky Draco Meteor attacks that none of my Pokemon can usually suvive... it can also help kill +1 Gyarados and revenge kill it, Jirachi will also tie with +1 Salamence and try to kill it with Ice Punch, hopefully. Lucario (M) @ Life Orb Ability: Steadfast (why, so I can get a speed boost and out speed others' after that) EVs: 252 Atk/4 Def/252 Spd Adamant nature (+Atk, -SAtk) - Swords Dance - Close Combat - Extremespeed - Bullet Punch 1st off, let me tell you that I put steadfast because if I get flinched, I will go faster than almost everything else, which is awesome! You can obviously tell what its attacks do, and Lucario is a big help with a lot of Pokémon that none of my other Pokémon can't deal with well especially Togekiss. Lucario will usually assist Latias in cleaning up after Salamence or helping Salamence with an early game sweep. Lucario has Bullet Punch, thanks to Twist of Fate, and will surprise people with Bullet Punch and can help against scarf-tar. Salamence (M) @ Life Orb Ability: Intimidate EVs: 80 Atk/252 Spd/176 SAtk Hasty nature (+Spd, -Def)- Draco Meteor - Brick Break - Fire Blast - Roost At 1st, this was a New Mixmence, but I changed it to a classic mixmence, and it works pretty well, although now it doesn't have Latias as a partner... now Salamence is much more "long-lasting" and it can now survive longer than it used too. Salamence is my main attacker on this team now, but its not usually the one who kills the most... Rotom-h @ Leftovers Ability: Levitate EVs: 248 HP/72 Def/188 Spd Timid nature (+Spd, -Atk) - Thunderbolt - Overheat - Will-o-wisp - Shadow Ball Rotom-h is big help to me in so many ways, especially how Will-o-wisp can cripple so many Pokémon because it will get rid of tons of offensive threats. I just love Rotom-h and how it can do that. I gave it extra speed ev's so it could out speed non Jolly Lucario and kill it off with Overheat. Tyranitar (M) @ Choice Scarf Ability: Sand Stream EVs: 4 HP/252 Atk/252 Spd Jolly nature (+Spd, -SAtk) - Crunch - Pursuit - Stone Edge - Earthquake My easy way to get rid of all Ghost and Psychic Pokémon, who normally are a big pain to deal with, and Tyranitar, is also the only way to effectively get rid of Latias and those other stupid defensive threats like Rotom-A and Snorlax. I changed Superpower to EQ so I have a move that's actually worth it and does consistent damage, thank you Twist of Fate. :) Special Thanks to: Itsuki for helping me with Rotom's EV spread and adding Swampert and Tyranitar into this team to make it better! Thanks Itsuki!!

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Home > Press > Advanced Li-ion Battery Maker Applies for $480 Million in Federal Loan Funds to Accelerate Output for Next-Generation Auto Industry
Low-Interest Funds Would Help Grow Domestic Production of Crucial Systems for Plug-In Vehicles, Bolster U.S. Competitiveness
"We are very pleased to be able to participate in an initiative that will help strengthen U.S. energy security, radically reduce greenhouse gases, and sharpen the competitive edge of American producers of fuel-efficient vehicles," said Ener1 Chairman and CEO Charles Gassenheimer. "A special federal lending program to incentivize next-generation auto and components manufacturers is exactly what is needed at this juncture to help regain market share for the U.S. in this crucial industry."
EnerDel, Ener1's lithium-ion battery subsidiary, applied for the funds under the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Incentive Program (ATVMIP), which is administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The $25 billion program is designed to enable U.S. auto companies and their suppliers to build or retool manufacturing facilities in order to improve the overall corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) of the American automotive industry.
"Advanced lithium-ion battery technology is a basic need for every automaker in the world today, and that need will grow steadily," said Gassenheimer. "Building a strong U.S. supply chain in this rapidly emerging industry is a top priority to maintain competitiveness vis-a-vis foreign manufacturers that have already invested very heavily in this linchpin technology."
EnerDel is the first and currently the only advanced lithium-ion automotive battery manufacturer in the U.S. EnerDel's manufacturing facilities are based in Indianapolis and Noblesville, Indiana. If granted, the funds will enable EnerDel to double manufacturing capacity to produce 600,000 hybrid electric vehicle packs per year at its existing plant by 2011, and to build a second larger plant capable of producing battery packs for up to 1.2 million hybrid electric vehicles by 2015. It is anticipated that the projects would create more than 1,300 new jobs.
Using DOE data, Ener1 estimates batteries produced at these facilities each year could save the U.S. economy as much as $600 million at the gasoline pump and eliminate up to one billion tons of carbon emissions annually.
The loans would be secured by project assets, and DOE is required by law to monitor progress closely to ensure the funds are used efficiently and effectively. If approved, the loan's interest rate, estimated to be less than 4 percent per annum, would be equal to the cost of funds to the U.S. Treasury Department for comparable obligations over a period of 25 years or the projected life of the project, whichever is shorter. DOE would have first lien on all assets acquired with the funds.
"A critical new industry is taking shape before our eyes," said Gassenheimer. "Europe and Asia have committed vast resources to build production capacity, while the U.S. is starting to fall behind. We have the technology, but we lack domestic production capacity. Failure to develop the lithium-ion automotive battery industry would be tantamount to exchanging dependence on foreign oil for dependence on foreign-made batteries."
EnerDel has developed a process for producing high-performance lithium-ion batteries using proprietary chemistry and a flat-cell design that maximizes power, reliability and longevity. EnerDel also specializes in software and systems integration to customize complete battery systems for installation into commercial vehicles.
Ener1 has successfully raised $200 million to date in the equity capital markets, but acknowledges federal assistance is necessary for Ener1 to accelerate its production capacity to be able to meet the U.S. auto industry's current forecasts for hybrid and electric vehicles, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
"Our business model suggests that for every $1 of capital investment, we can realize $4 to $6 of annual revenue, depending on product mix," Gassenheimer said. "With this revenue stream, we will be able to repay the loan on a timely basis and will help maintain the competitiveness of the automobile manufacturing industry in the U.S."
The ATVMIP was established under Section 136 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Congress appropriated funds for the program in the fall under the Continuing Resolution; those funds are separate and distinct from the bailout loan funds approved by the White House for the Detroit 'Big Three' automakers in December. ATVMIP loan applications for the first of three stages of the program were due December 31. Applications under the next stages are due at the end of the first two quarters of the current year.
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Ener1 develops and manufactures compact, high performance lithium-ion batteries to power the next generation of hybrid and electric vehicles. The publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HEV - News) is led by an experienced team of engineers and energy system experts at its EnerDel subsidiary located in Indiana. EnerDel has developed proprietary battery systems based on technology originally pioneered with the assistance of the Argonne National Lab.
Ener1 is seeking to become the first company to mass-produce a cost-competitive lithium-ion battery for hybrid and electric vehicles. Demand for battery solutions is being driven by a need to reduce dependence on oil as well as growing concern about vehicle emissions. In addition to the automobile market, applications for Ener1 lithium-ion battery technology include medical, military, aerospace, electric utility and other growing markets.
Major shareholders of Ener1 include Ener1 Group, Inc., a privately held, global investment and advisory firm, and ITOCHU Corporation, a Japanese trading company and distributor of manufacturing equipment essential to lithium-ion battery production. ITOCHU has annual revenue of approximately $90 billion and offices in more than 80 countries. Ener1 has also received funding from a growing number of institutional investors.
In addition to battery technology, Ener1 develops commercial fuel cell products through its EnerFuel subsidiary and nanotechnology-based materials and manufacturing processes for batteries and other applications through its NanoEner subsidiary.
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This is a beautiful wallet. The color, leather finish and design are exceptional. I am returning it because it does not have all the wallet details/spaces that I need.I am also concerned that the color will become soiled with use.
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The dome handbag is the easiest shape and style for me. Easy to get into and extremely comfortable to wear. Beautifully made. Thank you!
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This Cross Body Bag was just what I had been searching for. It's the perfect size and keeps me organized. I absolutely love the Dusty Blue color. It's definitely a keeper.
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This is a great satchel! Not too big not too small. It's an easy easy bag to carry, because of its slim profile it fits nicely against the body. It is very easy to get in and out of. The detachable strap is great, however to me it is not quite long enough to crossbody. Peter Dooney, once again, put out a winner!
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D&B never disappoints. Solid construction will last for years. Matches handbag perfectly.
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Zappos is great. I ordered this for a birthday present. It was there the next day as promised. They always have fast shipping. It was just like the picture and the birthday girl loves it.
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Perfect medium sized tote. Love the attached keyfob holder. Great pockets, pretty color.
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I'm giving this 4 stars in Overall because I needed a little larger bag. It is gorgeous and I'm disappointed that I'm returning.
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This is the second bag I've purchased from Dooney in this style. It's the best summer bag I've owned. The size is perfect, fabric is easy to clean, it's comfortable to wear, and the separate pockets keep me organized. I'd recommend this color (navy), as my first bag was a lighter grey and it eventually got so dirty I needed a new one. I wish the lining was hot pink like my first bag (this one is red) but that my only (very minor) complaint. Don't hesitate, just buy it!
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Beautiful bag...very well made. Stunning! But the bag looks yellow in the photo (which is what I wanted), but it is actually orange. Also, the straps are not quite long enough to hang over your shoulder. It is a tight squeeze! So sadly, I am returning it.
Reviewer: Diana from Hollister, California
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I received this bag yesterday. It is exactly as represented and a beautiful bag. I have quite a few D&B bags. I am disappointed that there was not a blue cloth storage bag included with this bag. Every other bag I've bought has had storage bags included and I use them. I wonder why the storage bag wasn't included?
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This is the perfect bag for me! Lightweight, cross body, outside deep zip pocket for mobile, keys, etc., several inside pockets, one zipped. My only wish is that the strap was a little thicker and not so long. Even with the adjustable strap on tightest hole, it's still a tad too long, but a quick stop at a shoemaker can add a couple more holes (I'm 5'3").
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Great bag--on the small side, as to what you can put in it, like most slim bags like this, but the front pockets are a big help to keep things readily needed quick at hand. Strap is a nice length to fit comfortably across the body and not ride too high.
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This purse is beautiful but it is so HEAVY without anything in it! I could not imagine carrying this around every day.
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This is a great bag and beautiful in tan. However, it was folded and shoved into a box and the shape was ruined. This is the second time in the last 6 months I have experienced this and returned a bag, to order same from a different supplier. Love Zappos, very disappointed.
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Cute, great color, quality is what I expect from D&B, but, the strap is so long that the bag hits me somewhere near my knees!
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I like the thick strap because it sits comfortably on my shoulder. I like the softness of the pebble leather and how it slouches to create the hobo look, I like the roominess of the interior, it's not as big as the Newbury hobo, the size is just right and not heavy at all. I like the exterior look with just all leather with no border trim.
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Love this bag. I was looking for a larger tote that I would look professional (and not too big, but I can put letter size folders and a laptop if necessary, definitely iPad with room to spare) for work but that I could carry all weekend to sports fields and kids activities and shove all kinds of stuff in it. This fit the bill. It is lightweight, a little bigger than I wanted but I tried the next size down and it was too small. Love the zipper and inside pockets work for keeping phone etc reachable. I tried a lot of other bags, and am happy with this one.
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Love this bag. I ordered the celadon color-it's a beautiful teal. I've had many compliments on it in just a month. The size is perfect for me- not too big or small. I can fit my wallet, iPad, phone and makeup case. I like that it doesn't feel as heavy as my other D&B bag. This bag is very sturdy for a pebble leather yet comfortable to carry. I also enjoy zappos quick service and free shipping.
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I love this bag. It's a great travel tote. I thought the strap in the middle would bother me but it doesn't and it keeps everything in order. The middle zipper pocket is great.
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The entire staff are some of the friendliest, most helpful people you'd want to meet. Always service with a smile and give great advice on places to visit and things to do; as well as give great directions. The place felt clean, safe and comfy. You'll love it!!
Unfortunately this isn't the beachfront style property we're used to on vacation. But it was close to just about everything else you could want to see and do. Plenty of historic sight-seeing (although many currently going through renovations), zoo and botanical garden nearby, short drive to downtown, malls and a strip of restaurants and bars. Plus an adventurous drive through the mountains to spectacular Maracas Beach.
Love the view from my room..staff were very friendly and helpful.
Pool area needed cleaning...went to the restaurant about 12:30 pm to get something to eat and there was no one there to help us only a chef and she was clueless. ..she went to the kitchen or wherever to get a server...we waited for about 20 minutes then left because she never came back...
The location was great. Efficient and curteous staff. Room was clean and comfortable.
The AC needs some work.
Not comfortable, did not feel safe.
Great place to stay convienant comfortable and the staff and managers where very professorial ( Lazaro and Crystal).
The lobby is pretty ( although it has the same stench the rest of the hotel does). The shuttle service from the airport was fast because it is adjacent to the airport. It has a lot of potential as the hotel boasts many unique but everything appears to have been poorly kept and deteriorating.
I stayed at the Regent Star for Carnival Monday and Tuesday 2016. I booked online last minute and paid $450/ night since the hotel stated they only had 1 room available. All of the other hotels were sold out and had no availability so although Regent Star was not my first choice, I did not think I had other options. The Regent Star's advertisement of only having 1 room available was a scam. The hotel was mostly vacant. By day 2 I knew I was the foreign fool who fell for a trick. There were actually approximately less than 10 guests total, I only saw three other guests both days and they were business travelers and one other masquerader. The hotel is NOT in Port of Spain as was advertised and is about a 30 minute commute away. Additionally for $450, the hotel did not provide anything but towels. The shuttle to POS left at 9am and stated that it was only able to come back at 2pm! I was the only person on the shuttle since no one else really was in the hotel. They told me I would have to catch a cab back if I was not ready by 2pm and I would have to call them by 1pm to even secure the shuttle. Anyone tourist who has been to carnival knows that 1) you will miss out on the heart of the parade if you leave at 2pm and 2) making calls during this time is virtually impossible. A few ladies at the front desk were actually kind, however the staff was overwhelmingly unhelpful and some were downright rude. Customer service is not of any standard here. No one even uttered a single "good morning", "good evening" or "welcome" during my stay. The food in the restaurant was extremely overpriced. The top floor was chained off and scary looking. Most of the shrubbery and foliage surrounding the property was dead (minus the ones highlighted in the pictures). I actually looked out my window and viewed a plant graveyard. How do you kill all of those plants in beautiful tropical Trinidad? I think that overall, this hotel just takes advantage of any unwitting tourist or the tired business traveler who is not familiar with Trinidad. On the third day I checked out and went to the Hyatt, I was finally treated decently. As a last insult the hotel located one of the cab services they used to take me to the Hyatt. The cab charged $240TT ($40 USD), I soon learned the going rate for that trip is $180 TT; some drivers will charge you a "local rate" and you wont even have to pay that much.
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No bar or restaurant, only very limited snack machine.
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Nice and close to the park and restaurants
Bar next door playing music till 4:00am
Friendly staff and walkable area
Very basic rooms
Reservation made and reservation confirmed by manager with credit card as collateral, turn up at 11.30 pm after a long journey, room given to someone else and hotel fully booked. In other words, very pleasant.
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Brookdale Broadmoor
Formerly: Emeritus at Broadmoor
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
Our Community
We Assist Senior Living
Brookdale Broadmoor is a premier Colorado senior living community that provides the lifestyle options of Assisted Living or Memory Care to seniors and their families from Colorado Springs and surrounding towns in our area.
We are located in the highly-desirable Broadmoor neighborhood, home to the 5-star Broadmoor Hotel, surrounded by lush and beautifully-landscaped neighborhoods with majestic views of Cheyenne Mountain and Pikes Peak.
But the primary reason we are considered one of the premier senior care communities in our region is the relationships we form with families who entrust us with the well-being of their loved ones.
We offer two categories of care:
- Assisted Living
This lifestyle option is for seniors who need a little help with mobility and daily tasks from trained caregivers while enjoying the convenience of pampering resort services and the privacy of their own apartment. Assisted Living offers residents the specific type of personalized aid they need to make their lives easier and healthier, while enabling them to live as independently as possible.
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Our state-of-the-art Clare Bridge Program employs the latest research as well as the knowledge base and experience of Brookdale, the largest provider of Alzheimer's and Dementia Care in the nation. Our programs can help your loved one maintain their mental functions and enjoy the satisfaction and dignity of daily moments of success.
We Understand
We understand your concern about the health and safety of your senior loved one. You worry that they may not take their medications properly, suffer a serious fall, or experience a serious health emergency with no one around. You feel stressed from the time demands of looking after your loved one, and guilt for not doing more.
We also understand the emotional turmoil going on within the senior you care for. They love their house and all the things they have filled it with over the years. They also fear the unknown, and may mistakenly associate an Assisted Living apartment community with a nursing home.
We Balance Independence With Assistance
The senior in your life doesn't have to choose between the two options of independence or assistance. Unlike a nursing home, Brookdale Broadmoor is a community of apartment homes where they can have both … the independence of a private home, plus whatever type of supportive aid they need to perform daily tasks and maintain health.
Our associates who provide that assistance are more than senior care specialists. We are much like additions to your extended family, available to pitch in and help your loved one enjoy a greater quality of life. We can ease their life and ease your life.
Live With the Senior Living Leader
Our retirement community is owned and operated by Brookdale, the nation's largest provider of senior living solutions. We are the number one leader in retirement hospitality and care because our associates connect with our residents and enrich their lives every day. The residents of our homes become our adopted parents and grandparents.
Discover How Brookdale Brings New Life to Senior Living
Find out more about our distinctive blend of resort-style comforts and personalized care. Just fill in your name, number, and email address in the response box on this page to receive more information. Or call us today to schedule a tour.
Levels of Care
At Brookdale Broadmoor, we assist our residents in body and mind with two care options:
Your loved one spent decades taking care of others. Now, it's their turn to be pampered.
Customized Personal Care Services
We Learn Resident Personalities
Before a resident moves into their Brookdale home, our staff meets with their family to learn about their loved one's life history, daily routines, and particular likes and dislikes.
We Tailor Individualized Plans
Based on each resident's needs and preferences, we design a Personalized Service Plan that can include the following Assisted Living services:
Personal Assistance
- Help With Daily Personal Tasks – Our staff can assist your loved one with showering, hygiene, clothing selection, dressing, and grooming.
- Incontinence Management
- Mobility and Escort Service
- Dining Assistance
Health Services
- Nurse on Call
- Medication Management
- Diabetes Management
- Wound Care
- Available Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy
Learn More About Our Assisting Care
Find out more about how we bring new life to senior living. Just fill in your name, number, and email address in the response box on this page to receive more information. Or call us today to schedule a tour.
Brookdale is the nation's largest provider of Alzheimer's and Dementia Care.
We Have Care in Mind
In addition to aiding seniors with physical challenges, our senior living community also offers care for residents impaired by symptoms of early, middle, or late stages of Alzheimer's or Dementia, utilizing the latest research, technology and treatment programs. Each of our associates, all the way up to our Executive Director, receives continuing education on new techniques and updated approaches and innovations in memory care.
Our unique memory care program can alleviate your loved one's distress.
The Clare Bridge Program
Although the Clare Bridge program has more than a quarter-century of success, it continues to evolve by incorporating the latest research for the care of thousands of Brookdale residents across the country who are overcoming symptoms of dementia.
The Clare Bridge Daily Path
In small "Cluster Groups" each resident is surrounded by others with the same cognitive abilities, to give them a feeling of fitting in. They participate in easy Daily Path activities that provide daily moments of success, and feelings of accomplishment and competence.
We select a minimum of six per day, tailored to match each resident's previous life interests. These activities are scheduled to give our residents a gentle daily structure, seven days a week, in a routine that gives them a sense of security.
- The Morning Mental Workout – Mental maintenance exercises that can include topical discussions and brain-stimulating trivia games
- Reminiscence Therapy – We stimulate residents' long-term memories by showing them photos, old movies, TV shows, and commercials from their past.
- "Livelihoods" Daily Life Skills Activities
- Ventures – Educational outings, such as visits to a museum, maintain the learning process by introducing residents to new knowledge and environments.
- Art Expressions – Activities like painting and crafting stimulate the creative thought process.
- Solace Sessions – These small-group sessions focus on calming and soothing residents suffering from confusion and agitation associated with advanced stages of dementia. Solace activities can include Bible reading, poem reading, and hand massages.
- Personalized Life Enrichment Refresher Sessions – In these individual sessions, we spend time with your loved one, giving them objects and photos associated with their past careers or hobbies. These sensory experiences stimulate their memories, awaken interest in their surroundings, and promote conversations about their personal histories.
The Clare Bridge Dining Program
The Clare Bridge Dining Program was designed by a team of Alzheimer's Care professionals, including a gerontologist specializing in dementia care, a chef, and a registered dietician. It offers:
- Dementia-Friendly Menus
- Small Dining Rooms with Consistent Pre-Selected Seating
- Personal Dining Assistance
Learn More About Our Memory Care
Find out more about the personalized care we offer for the body and mind. Just fill in your name, number, and email address in the response box on this page to receive more information. Or call us today to schedule a tour.
Our hospitality services, activities, and campus features provide enjoyment, comfort, and convenience to residents throughout every section of our community.
Hospitality Services
- Weekly Housekeeping and Daily Trash Collection
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Transportation
- On-Site Salon Services
- Optional Concierge Services – such as errand running, pet care, and in-room food service.
Activities for Optimum Life
Our unique Optimum Life approach to residents' daily activities balances six dimensions of wellness: Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual and Intellectual. To accommodate a range of ages and abilities among residents in our Assisted Living and Memory Care communities, we plan a diverse activities schedule that enables everyone to find something they can enjoy. Activities at Brookdale Broadmoor include:
- Group Outings – Our residents join for ventures to nearby movie theaters, shops, restaurants, picnics at a nearby park, and day trips to attractions such as Cripple Creek. Downtown Colorado Springs is just a few minutes away, offering cultural museums, theatrical plays, and symphony performances.
- A full calendar of parties – We host monthly parties that coordinate with our monthly Brookdale Celebrates theme, featuring the foods, music and culture of different countries or eras of history. In addition, we enjoy themed parties for every holiday.
- Life Enrichment Activities – We keep our residents' lives meaningfully vibrant by scheduling a variety of cultural and devotional events, interesting topical seminars, and charity projects.
- Card and Board Games
- Entertainment – Free movies and live music performances.
- Arts and Crafts
- Gardening Club
- Book Club
- Putting
- Horseshoes
- Exercise Classes – customized to accommodate each resident's abilities.
- Optimum Life Health Seminars
- Devotional Services
Campus Features
Brookdale Broadmoor is located on the southwest part of Colorado Springs, near Highway 115 and Interstate-25. This convenient location gives us quick access to many retail stores including Target, Walmart, Michael's, and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Our two major hospitals, Penrose-St. Francis and Memorial Hospital are both just minutes away.
When you visit Brookdale Broadmoor you will see:
Residential-Style Design and Décor
The common areas of our living and dining rooms are designed as home-like settings that recreate environments our residents have been accustomed to all their lives. This familiarity is comforting for seniors with memory loss.
Interior Design That Aids Memory Care
Our campus offers a circular layout and other features that aid orientation for memory care residents.
Convenience and Lifestyle Features
Your loved one can enjoy all the comforts of home in our pet-friendly community with features that enable a lifestyle of ease.
- Restaurant-Style Dining Room
- Community Living Room with Fireplace and Grand Piano
- Enclosed Courtyard
- Outdoor Walking Paths
- On-Site Beauty Salon and Barber Shop
- Spacious Covered Porch
- Community TV Room
- Community Game Room
- Private Dining Room – Host special gatherings exclusively for your family and friends.
- Country Kitchen – Provided for convenient food warm-up or light cooking for residents, their aides or family members.
- Laundry Rooms – In addition to providing laundry service, we offer the free use of convenient laundry rooms for residents or family members who wish to launder their own personal items.
- Raised-Level Gardening Beds – Residents who truly enjoy cultivation can tend to their favorite warm-weather plants without getting down on their knees.
- Safety Features
– Alarms on All Exterior Doors
– Emergency Response Systems for Every Suite
– State of the Art Fire Safety System
Private Apartment Home Features
Our private suites, companion suites, studio, and one-bedroom apartments include the following features:
- Kitchenette with refrigerator and sink
- Individually controlled heat and air conditioning
- Fashionable window coverings
- Wall-to-wall carpeting
- All utilities paid (except phone)
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Walk-in shower with safety bars
- Full tubs available in select apartments
- Small pets welcome
Come Home for a Visit
A Brookdale community is a warm home where you smell the scent of pies baking in the kitchen, hear the sound of laughing grandchildren, and feel the soft fur of a pet who has come to you for love and attention.
Each apartment in our community is someone's unique home – arranged, furnished and decorated to comfortably fit the personality of the person it belongs to. Our homes become a neighborhood, our neighbors become friends, and our friends become family.
Come see the home we built for you at Brookdale Broadmoor, where comfort and care live here every day. Just fill in your name, number, and email address in the response box on this page to receive more information. Or call us today to schedule a tour.


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Oral contraceptives (OCs) are widely used in the U.S. Although the relation between OC use and breast cancer incidence has been widely studied, the few studies examining associations between OC use prior to breast cancer diagnosis and survival are inconsistent.
Women with invasive breast cancer participating in the Women's Contraceptive and Reproductive Experiences (CARE) Study, a population-based case-control study (4565 women ages 35–64 years), and the California Teachers Study (CTS) cohort (3929 women ages 28–91 years) were followed for vital status. 1064 women died in the CARE Study (median follow-up, 8.6 years) and 523 died in the CTS (median follow-up, 6.1 years). Cox proportional hazards regression provided hazard rate ratio estimates (RRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for risk of death from any cause and from breast cancer.
No association was observed for any OC use prior to diagnosis and all-cause mortality (CARE Study: RR=1.01 (95% CI=0.86–1.19); CTS: RR=0.84 (95% CI=0.67–1.05)). A decreased risk of all-cause mortality was observed in the CTS among women with more than 10 years of OC use (RR=0.67, 95% CI=0.47–0.96); however, no trend of decreasing risk with increasing OC duration was observed (P-trend=0.22), and no association was observed in the CARE study. No associations were observed for breast cancer-specific mortality.
OC use is not associated with all-cause or breast cancer-specific mortality among women with invasive breast cancer.
These two independent studies demonstrated no overall association between OC use and survival among women with breast cancer.
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are widely used by women during their reproductive years. Between 2006 and 2008, 82% (43.8 million) U.S. women aged 15–44 years used OCs (1). The effect of OCs on breast cancer incidence has been extensively examined and the best data available suggest that OCs have no association with breast cancer risk or slightly increase risk in women who currently use OCs or have used them in the previous few years (2, 3). Among women with breast cancer, whether OC use before diagnosis increases the risk of death is largely unknown. Postmenopausal hormone therapy, particularly estrogen plus progestin, has been suggested to increase the breast cancer mortality (4). Given OCs are also combinations of estrogen and progestin, it is conceivable that OC use might affect disease prognosis after diagnosis.
To examine the association between OC use and survival among breast cancer patients, we employed two large epidemiologic studies which used different designs, the Women's Contraceptive and Reproductive Experiences (CARE) Study and the California Teachers Study (CTS).
A detailed description of the Women's CARE Study, a population-based multi-center breast cancer case-control study, has been published elsewhere (3). Briefly, 1622 (72.2% of eligible) black women and 2953 (79.1% of eligible) white women aged 35–64 years, diagnosed with histologically confirmed incident invasive breast cancer (International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) codes C50.0–C50.9) were recruited from five field sites(Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Seattle) from July 1994 through April 1998. Shortly after breast cancer diagnosis (average: 5.1 months), trained staff administered standardized in-person interviews to collect detailed information on exposures prior to breast cancer diagnosis, including demographic characteristics, medical and reproductive history, OC use, menopausal hormonal therapy (MHT), mammography use, and histories of recreational physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption. The Women's CARE Study protocol was approved by the institutional review board of each participating institution.
We abstracted tumor stage at diagnosis, estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) status from Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) registry records at the four SEER sites (Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles and Seattle) and directly from medical records in Philadelphia.
The participants were followed annually for vital status, date of death and cause of death. Patients from the Atlanta, Detroit and Seattle study sites were followed through December 31, 2004; follow-up extended through December, 2005 in Philadelphia and through December, 2007 in Los Angeles. The four SEER-based field sites used standard SEER follow-up procedures. The Philadelphia field site used state death records to track vital status.
The present analysis excluded 10 women who were lost to follow-up (n=2), or had missing information on duration of OC use (n=8). Thus, this analytical cohort consisted of 4565 women (1619 blacks and 2946 whites) with breast cancer.
Detailed information on the CTS has been described elsewhere (5). This cohort study enrolled 133,479 female public school professionals in 1995. Use of human subjects in this study was approved by institutional review boards at each participating institution.
Women were considered eligible for this analysis if they were California residents at baseline and had an incident invasive breast cancer (ICD-O codes C50.0–C50.9) identified through the California Cancer Registry (CCR) from 1995, after joining the cohort, through December 2006.
All participants completed a detailed, self-administered baseline questionnaire that queried information on demographic factors, menstrual and reproductive events, family and personal history of cancer and other diseases, OC and MHT use, and lifestyle factors before cohort entry. We abstracted tumor stage at diagnosis, ER and PR status from CCR records.
All participants were followed through December 31, 2007. Information on dates and causes of death was obtained from the California State mortality files, the Social Security Administration death master files, and the National Death Index. Through December 31, 2006, 4269 women were diagnosed with first incident invasive breast cancer. Women who were diagnosed between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007 were not included in this analysis to ensure that all patients had the opportunity for at least one year of follow-up after diagnosis.
We sequentially excluded breast cancer patients who did not report OC use information on the baseline questionnaire (n=168), or were older than 45 years when OCs were first on market in 1961 (n=172).The CTS analytical cohort consisted of 3929 women.
To make the results comparable between studies, we created the similar OC use variables for both studies. Our endpoints were death from any cause and death from breast cancer (ICD codes ICD9-174, ICD10-C50). Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression models provided estimates of the hazard rate ratio, a measurement of relative risk (RR), and 95% confidence intervals (CI). Age in days at diagnosis and age in days at death or end of follow-up defined the time scale for analysis. In the analyses of breast cancer-specific mortality, women who died from other causes were censored on their dates of death.
All statistical models were stratified by age in years at diagnosis. Based on prior knowledge and their independent associations with survival in our data, similar potential confounders were included in both analyses. For the Women's CARE study, all models were adjusted for study site (Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, or Seattle), race (black, white), education (less than high school, high school, some college, college graduate), tumor stage (localized, non-localized), ER status (positive, negative, unknown), number of comorbidities before breast cancer diagnosis (0, 1, ≥2), average drinks each week of alcohol since age 15 (non-drinker, <1.0, 1.0–2.0, 2.1–4.5, >4.5, unknown), smoking history (never, former, current), number of mammograms within the 5 years before breast cancer diagnosis (never, 1, 2–3, ≥4, unknown), body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) 5 years before breast cancer diagnosis (<20, 20–24.9, 25–29.9, ≥30 kg/m2, unknown) and age at menarche (<12, 12, 13, >13 years). CTS models were adjusted for race (white, other), residential neighborhood-level socioeconomic status (6) (lowest quartile, 2nd, 3rd, highest quartile, unknown), tumor stage (localized, non-localized), ER status (positive, negative, unknown), and baseline reports of number of comorbidities before breast cancer diagnosis (0, 1, ≥2), level of alcohol consumption (non-drinker, <15, ≥15 grams/day), smoking history (never, former, current smoker), years since last mammogram (never had one,<1 years ago, 1–2 years ago, ≥3 years ago, unknown years ago, missing information), BMI (<20, 20–24.9, 25–29.9, ≥30 kg/m2, unknown) and age at menarche (<12, 12, >12 years, missing, never had menarche). Comorbidities included hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke, diabetes, and cancers other than non-melanoma skin cancers for both studies. Additional adjustment for other potential confounders (e.g., MHT) did not influence relative risk estimates. For direct comparison with the Women's CARE Study, we repeated analyses restricting the CTS patients to the 2222 women who were 35 to 64 years at diagnosis.
Tests for trend were conducted by fitting ordinal values corresponding to exposure categories and testing whether the slope coefficient differed from zero. Two-sided P-values are reported. We did not adjust P values for multiple comparisons. All statistical analyses were performed using SAS version 9.2 (SAS Institute Inc, Cary, NC).
The mean age at breast cancer diagnosis was 49.7 years. During a median follow-up of 8.6 years, 1064 women died, 828 from breast cancer. Overall, 3524 (77.2%) women had used OC. Women who were younger, more educated, thinner, or premenopausal were more likely to have used OCs (Table 1).
All-cause mortality was not associated with having used OCs (RR=1.01, 95% CI=0.86–1.19) (Table 2). OC use duration also was not associated with all-cause mortality (P-trend=0.52). Similarly, no association was observed between all-cause mortality and age at first OC use, years between last OC use and breast cancer diagnosis, years between menarche and first OC use, years of OC use before first full-term pregnancy or the calendar year of first OC use. Similar null associations were observed for breast cancer-specific mortality (Table 2).
The mean age at breast cancer diagnosis was 63.0 years (age range: 28–91 years). During a median follow-up of 6.1 years, 523 women died, 261 from breast cancer. Overall, 2439 (62.1%) women had used OCs, 545 for more than 10 years. Younger women and premenopausal women were more likely to have used OCs (Table 1).
OC use was not statistically significantly associated with all-cause mortality (RR=0.84, 95% CI=0.67–1.05) (Table 3). Women who used OCs for at least 10 years had a statistically significant decreased risk of all-cause mortality (RR=0.67, 95%=0.47–0.96), but not breast cancer-specific mortality (RR=0.75, 95% CI=0.48–1.18). No duration-response effect was observed. No statistically significant association was observed for other OC use variables.
Among 2222 CTS women who were diagnosed with breast cancer between age 35 and 64 years, the mean age at diagnosis was 55.2 years. During a median follow-up of 6.6 years, 211 deaths occurred; 153 were attributed to breast cancer. In this subset of breast cancer patients, OC use for at least 10 years was not associated with a statistically significant decreased risk of all-cause mortality (P-trend=0.51; RR=0.72, 95% CI=0.45–1.13). The risk estimates for other variables were similar to those presented for all CTS patients (data not shown).
Using women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer from two studies, a population-based case-control study and a cohort study, we found no association between OC use and all-cause or breast cancer-specific mortality.
These overall null results are consistent to those from most previous studies (7–16). Several studies found better survival among OC users (17–20), including a history of any OC use (19), short-term use (17), or longer time since last use (18, 20). However, none of these studies observed a clear dose-response effect for duration of use, age at first use or years between last use and breast cancer diagnosis. Studies that have reported poorer survival for OC users had limited sample sizes suggesting that these study results should be interpreted with caution (21–24).
Among CTS breast cancer patients who used OCs for at least 10 years, we observed a statistically significant decreased risk of death from any cause but not specifically from breast cancer. With longer follow-up this result could achieve statistical significance. However, if OCs reduce mortality from causes other than breast cancer, we should see lower overall mortality associated with OC use among members of the CTS cohort with no cancer diagnosis. We investigated this by assessing all-cause mortality (4,943 deaths) in relation to OC use, and observed no association with mortality (data not shown). Thus, the statistically significant decrease in all-cause mortality among CTS breast cancer patients may be due to chance, especially given that no dose-response effect was observed.
A major strength of our primary analyses is the use of two large, well-designed studies which used different design approaches and enrolled women with different demographic characteristics. Second, the detailed information on OC use collected in both studies enabled us to create variables with the same cut-points. Finally, both studies collected detailed information on a large number of potential risk factors for breast cancer incidence and mortality, enabling us to consider many potential confounders in multivariable models although these factors were not measured exactly the same in both studies.
A limitation of our study is that we did not abstract medical treatment records; however, by controlling for age, stage of disease and receptor status, we have provided some control for treatment differences. Another limitation is that the CTS collected OC use information up to enrollment in the cohort (ranging from less than 1 year to 11 years before breast cancer diagnosis) and did not incorporate OC use after recruitment into our exposure variables. Given the older age-at-diagnosis distribution of CTS breast cancer patients, this is unlikely to have affected the results. Finally, as we did not adjust for multiple testing, some results (e.g., the CTS finding of decreased all-cause mortality risk for 10 or more years OC use) may be false positives.
In summary, we show no association between OC use and survival among women with invasive breast cancer or at most a slightly decreased risk of all-cause mortality for women who used OCs for a long time.
Grant support: These analyses were funded by the California Breast Cancer Research Program (15FB-0004). The Women's Contraceptive and Reproductive Experiences (CARE) Study was funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), with additional support from the National Cancer Institute, through contracts with Emory University (N01-HD-2-3168), Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (N01-HD-2-3166), Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University (N01-HD-3-3174), the University of Pennsylvania (N01-HD-3-3176), and the University of Southern California (N01-HD-3-3175); and through an intraagency agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Y01-HD-7022). Support for use of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results cancer registries for case identification was through contracts N01-PC-67006 (Atlanta), N01-CN-65064 (Detroit), N01-PC-67010 (Los Angeles), and N01-CN-0532 (Seattle). The California Teachers Study was supported by the California Breast Cancer Act of 1993; National Institutes of Health (grants R01 CA77398 and K05 CA136967 to L. B.); and the California Breast Cancer Research Fund (contract 97-10500). Collection of cancer incidence data used in this study was supported by the California Department of Public Health as part of the statewide cancer reporting program mandated by California Health and Safety Code Section 103885; the National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program under contract N01-PC-35136 awarded to the Cancer Prevention Institute of California (formerly the Northern California Cancer Center), contract N01-PC-35139 awarded to the University of Southern California, and contract N02-PC-15105 awarded to the Public Health Institute; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Program of Cancer Registries, under agreement #U55/CCR921930-02 awarded to the Public Health Institute.
Note: The ideas and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors, and endorsement by the state of California, Department of Public Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or their contractors and subcontractors is not intended nor should be inferred. They do not necessarily represent the official position of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The website sumocoupon.com compiled some data last year to figure out which Halloween candy was the most popular in each state. The lack of Reese's Cups in any state makes me a bit skeptical, so I thought I would throw this out there just to see how many Montanans agree with this survey...
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1. About CLUE Reports
Insurance claims you file can appear in a little-known database called the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE) or its smaller competitor Verisk A-PLUS. These databases enable homeowner and automobile insurers to exchange information - without notice to you unless your state requires notice - about claims for loss of property.
LexisNexis, a Georgia company that is one of the country's biggest compilers and sellers of personal consumer data issues your CLUE report. A property loss database is also maintained by Verisk, which calls its database the Automated Property Loss Underwriting System, or A-PLUS. However, because LexisNexis dominates the insurance risk market, reports of property loss have come to be known generically as CLUE reports.
Are CLUE reports only for homeowner's insurance?
No. CLUE reports can cover property loss claims made against automobile insurance policies as well as homeowner's insurance. Automobile and homeowner's claims are maintained in separate databases, and CLUE reports are issued separately based on the type of insurance.
Problems experienced by consumers in the homeowner's insurance market because of errors in CLUE reports have received media attention, contributing to the perception that CLUE reports only pertain to homeowner's insurance. CLUE reports may relate to individual homeowners or to a specific property. Reports of water damage included on a home's CLUE report, for example, could blacklist the property, even if the owner never filed a claim and even if the real estate market is hot. Worse, the seller or buyer is not likely to know about errors in the report until the deal falls through.
What does a CLUE report say about me?
The CLUE report includes personal information such as your name, date of birth, and Social Security number. Tied to your identifying information is a record of any auto or homeowner property loss claims you have submitted to an insurance company for the past 7 years, including:
- Date of the loss.
- Type of loss claimed.
- Amount paid by the insurance company.
The CLUE database may also include notations of property "damage" - even if the insurance company didn't pay out a cent. Any hint of water damage to a property, for example, is likely to trigger a negative mark on the property's CLUE report. Well-intentioned consumers who call an insurer to merely inquire about coverage for water damage have been shocked to have their insurance cancelled. Your chance to get new insurance at a good rate could be affected.
Your state may not allow reports to include inquires that did not result in a paid claim. You may contact your state insurance commissioner to find out what applies in your state.
How long does information stay on the CLUE report?
Seven years from the date the loss is reported. This may include losses for a property before you owned it.
Is my credit history included in a CLUE report?
Only information about property loss claims made against homeowner's or automobile policies is included in the CLUE database. Information from the CLUE database plus your risk score make up the complete insurance risk profile. However, your credit history can play an important part in an insurance company's judgment about your risk potential.
Why do insurers use CLUE reports?
CLUE reports are a way for insurers to share information about your record of filing insurance claims. Insurance companies are by nature in the business of assuming risk. The more that a company pays in property claims, the less it profits. CLUE reports are one of the ways an insurer assesses how much of a risk it is assuming by selling you an insurance policy.
The theory is that an individual's history of filing insurance claims is a good indicator of how likely that person is to file future claims. Taken to the extreme, this process of risk analysis translates to "use it and lose it." If you file a claim against your policy, report damage without filing a claim, or even inquire about your coverage, you may not get new insurance at a good rate - or at all.
What's wrong with CLUE?
Because CLUE is generally unknown to the public, consumers have little opportunity to prepare for an insurance review. Inaccurate or incomplete data included in a report is likely to surface only after you have been turned down for insurance or premiums for new insurance skyrocket. At this point, you, the consumer, assume the burden of proving the data wrong.
Here are some of the problems that lack of knowledge about CLUE reports can create for you:
- Inaccurate information can be included in the report.
- The report may contain information about someone else or another property.
- A report may use information other than claims data to rate you as a risk - even if the company doesn't pay a claim.
- Your phone calls to inquire about a possible claim may be reported.
- The loss may fall below your deductible and the claim is denied or you are advised not to submit a claim. Still, you can end up with a negative mark.
- Even when repairs are made and the property is restored to the original condition, the CLUE report can include information about the claim.
- The report can affect the premium you pay as well as whether you are insured at all.
- Your history as a long-time customer with your prior company is not a factor of the CLUE report.
- An identity thief might file a fraudulent claim, causing your premiums to rise or your policy to be cancelled.
2. CLUE Reports: Laws and Flaws
The federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB) requires financial institutions, including insurance companies, to send you a privacy notice about how they collect information about you and how the company shares your data inside and outside the company's corporate structure.
The privacy notice required by GLB must explain what information your insurance company shares with (1) affiliated companies and (2) outside companies, called third-party non-affiliates. However, the information that goes into the CLUE database does not fall into either of these categories.
The privacy notice you receive from your insurer does not have to explain that:
- The company shares your information with the CLUE database.
- The insurer assigns you a score based largely on your credit history.
- You are entitled to get a copy of your CLUE report and your insurance score.
- You are entitled to dispute errors in the CLUE report.
Since the insurance industry is regulated by the states, the content of an insurer's privacy notice is mandated by your state's insurance commissioner. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners provides contact information for your state's insurance commissioner.
To our knowledge, no state requires insurance companies to disclose the sharing of information with the CLUE database in the GLB privacy notice. However, your state's insurance laws may require a separate notice when claims information is provided to a national database.
In California, any insurer who issues an insurance policy that covers residential property, which reports claims history or loss experience to a database such as CLUE must provide the insured with a disclosure. CA Insurance Code Section 791.28.
Do CLUE reports fall under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)?
Yes. CLUE reports fall into the FCRA definition of "consumer report," that is, a report bearing on your "credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living." (15 USC §1681a(d)(1))
Companies that compile insurance claims reports have been further defined as "nationwide specialty consumer reporting agencies." Specialty agencies are required to give you one free file disclosure every 12 months.
Does the FCRA give me any rights?
Yes. When it comes to your CLUE report, you have the same rights as you have for your credit report. You have the right to access your report and to dispute inaccurate or incomplete information. You are also entitled to notice about an adverse decision based on information in the report.
Can an insurer get my credit report from a credit bureau?
Yes. Access to credit or other consumer reports for insurance purposes is allowed by the FCRA. This means the insurer can go directly to Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax to get your credit report. Credit information is also available to insurers through other consumer reporting agencies such as those that calculate insurance scores.
Can I opt-out of the CLUE database?
No. The opt-out choice you have under GLB does not allow you to opt-out of information sharing with consumer reporting agencies, one of which is LexisNexis. It's the same situation that prevents you from opting out of having your bank share your loan information with the three major credit bureaus - Experian, TransUnion, or Equifax. You don't get a choice.
Do any other laws cover CLUE reports?
State laws that supplement the FCRA for consumer reports also apply to CLUE reports. California has such a law, the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act. (California Civil Code §1786 et seq.)
The California law goes beyond the FCRA in protecting consumers who are the subject of employment reports. However, for insurance customers, the protections only apply if the report is based on personal interviews. This is a shortcoming of the California law. (Civil Code §1786.2(c); Insurance Code §791.02(n)).
What is the difference between a "complaint" and a "dispute"?
A complaint is made to a government agency that oversees a company or its activities. State insurance commissioners oversee insurance companies. Thus, a complaint about the insurance company's practices should be made to your state insurance authorities.
A dispute is a formal process outlined in the FCRA. The law requires a consumer reporting agency to investigate your claims of inaccurate information included in a consumer report.
How can I file a complaint about an insurance company?
Insurance is regulated by states, and each state government has an insurance commissioner. You should file a complaint about an insurance company doing business in your state with your state insurance commissioner.
California consumers may file a complaint by calling the Insurance Commission's consumer hotline at (800) 927-HELP (800-927-4357).
How do I file a dispute?
Here's an example of how the dispute process works:
- You apply for automobile insurance, and the insurance company orders your automobile CLUE report.
- The insurer tells you it will not issue a policy because of claims paid by your current insurer.
- The insurance company that turned you down must give you an "adverse action" notice that includes the name and contact information for the consumer reporting agency that issued the CLUE report. (FCRA §615, 15 USC §1681m)
- The adverse action notice must also tell you about your right to get a free copy of the CLUE report as well as your right to dispute inaccurate or incomplete information in the report.
- You have 60 days after receiving the adverse action notice to request your free CLUE report from LexisNexis. (FCRA §612(b), 15 USC §1681j(b))
- After reviewing the CLUE report, you find claims that were paid against someone else's policy, not yours. You file a written dispute with LexisNexis, the provider of the CLUE report, about the erroneous information at the address given in the adverse action notice.
The dispute process under the FCRA is detailed in section 611 (15 USC §1681i). The consumer reporting agency upon receiving your dispute:
- Must investigate before the end of 30 days after the dispute is received.
- May extend the time for 15 more days if you provide additional information within the first 30-day period.
- Within five days must notify the company that provided the disputed information, along with any information you submit to substantiate your dispute.
- Must remove the disputed information if, after investigating, the information cannot be verified.
- Must send you a written notice not later than five days after the investigation is completed.
- Must notify you within five days if information you disputed is later reinserted.
4. How to Get Your Free Insurance Reports
You are entitled to free reports in one of two ways:
- If an insurance company makes an adverse decision based upon consumer report information, the insurance company must tell you how to obtain a free report.
- If you exercise your rights to a free insurance "specialty" report, the consumer reporting agency, that is LexisNexis or Verisk, must provide a free file disclosure every 12 months.
What does "adverse action" mean?
There are a number of situations where an insurance company might make an "adverse" decision, triggering your right to a notice and free copy of your report. Here are some examples:
- You apply for homeowner's insurance with a new insurer and you are denied insurance because of the claims reported in your CLUE report.
- Your existing insurer checks your credit report and increases your premiums because of late payments or public records such as a bankruptcy or tax lien. The weight to be given such negative factors is for the insurance company to decide, not the consumer reporting agency that prepares the report.
- You apply for automobile insurance but are turned down because your credit history is too "thin" to rank the insurer's level of risk in insuring you.
When can I get my free CLUE report?
Even if you have received a free report because of an adverse action, discussed above, you still have the right to receive a free annual report.
You can get your free claims history or CLUE report from LexisNexis online or call (866) 312-8076. To request a free Verisk A-Plus loss-history report, call their Consumer Report Request Line at 800-627-3487
Keep in mind that insurance decisions may also be based on your credit history. For this reason, it is a good idea to exercise your right to free credit reports as well. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report from each of the three national credit bureaus.
You are entitled to one free report in any 12-month period.
- CLUE Reports: Visit the LexisNexis website or call (866) 312-8076 (automated voice line).
To order your free report by mail:
LexisNexis Consumer Disclosure Center
P.O. Box 105295
Atlanta, GA 30348
When you write, LexisNexis will send a report request form. If you have questions about CLUE reports and want to talk with a LexisNexis representative, call (888) 497-0011 (M-F, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. EST).
- A-PLUS Reports: To request a free Verisk A-Plus loss-history report, call their Consumer Report Request Line at 800-627-3487
- Fair Credit Reporting Act, (15 USC §1681 et seq.)
- California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, California Civil Code §1786
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Preliminary test data and visual assessments by producers have shown variations in spray drift characteristics from different manufacturer's venturi-type nozzles. To determine spray drift characteristics from such nozzles, wind tunnel studies were conducted. The effect of nozzle manufacturer, nozzle size and nozzle pressure were studied.
Materials & Methods
The wind tunnel used in this study was 14 m long, included a diffuser, contraction chamber, 7 m x 7 m open test chamber and a 1.2 m x 1.2 m x 8 m long closed test chamber. Field wind velocity profiles were simulated by baffles and an artificial wheat crop on the wind tunnel floor. Nozzles were mounted with the spray pattern perpendicular to the air flow. Nozzles used in this study and test conditions are shown in Table 1. Spray drift was quantified by counting and measuring airborne spray droplets four meters downwind from two nozzles using a laser particle analyzer. To simplify comparisons, airborne droplet data was normalized to factor out differences in nozzle flow. The cloud of airborne droplets downwind from the nozzles was expressed as the number of droplets/cm²/L of spray.
Table 1.
The following graphs illustrate airborne spray drift from Spraying Systems wide angle Turbo TeeJet (TT) nozzles and several manufacturers' venturi nozzles in 30 km/h winds. A low airborne spray drift number means a lower potential for drift in field spraying conditions. Figure 1 shows spray drift from Turbo TeeJet nozzles at a range of pressures and nozzle sizes. Results were typical of what normally happened with conventional nozzles operating in windy conditions. When pressure was increased, spray droplets got smaller, droplet density increased, and drift increased. When larger nozzles were used, spray droplets got coarser, droplet density decreased, and drift decreased. A way to reduce spray drift in the past was to use large nozzles, so the majority of application rates were at 110 L/ha.
Figure 1. Turbo TeeJet nozzles @ 600 mm
Figure 2. TurboDrop nozzles @ 600 mm
Figure 3. Ultra nozzles @ 600 mm
Figures 2 & 3 show airborne spray drift from TurboDrop and Ultra venturi nozzles, respectively. These venturi nozzles show spray drift increased slightly with increased pressure. Smaller sized venturi nozzles resulted in nearly the same level of drift as large nozzles. These venturi nozzles reduced airborne drift by 60 to 90% when compared with Turbo TeeJet nozzles. Note that Turbo TeeJet nozzles reduced spray drift by 50% when compared with conventional (XR) nozzles.
TurboDrop venturis combined with Turbo TeeJet tips resulted in the lowest level of spray drift (Figure 4), averaging more than 90% in drift reduction. With this combination, nozzle pressure and size did not affect drift much. What did all this mean? Producers and custom applicators were as confident applying chemicals with small nozzles and high pressures as they were with large nozzles and low pressures in the past. Although drift levels were low, caution is advised when using this combination, especially with larger TurboDrop venturis. Spray droplets are very coarse and may affect herbicide efficacy.
Among the venturi nozzles tested so far, drift levels were highest with Air Bubble Jet (Figure 5) and TurboDrop XL venturi nozzles. Even so, these venturi nozzles reduced spray drift by 35 to 60% when compared with Turbo TeeJet nozzles at the same operating pressures. These nozzles have spray drift characteristics similar to conventional nozzles, where drift increased with pressure and decreased with larger tips.
Figure 4. TurboDrop/TurboTeeJet @ 600 mm
The venturi's designed pressure range had a significant effect on spray drift. Venturi nozzles, designed to operate between 100 and 700 kPa, reduced drift less than venturi nozzles designed to operate between 275 and 700 kPa. Based on this study, venturi nozzles were classified into two categories.
Figure 6 shows spray drift between the venturi categories and compares them with Turbo TeeJet nozzles at a spraying pressure of 525 kPa. Those such as Air Bubble Jet, TurboDrop XL and Ultra Lo-Drift, normally designed to operate at conventional pressures between 100 and 400 kPa, were categorized as low pressure venturis. Low pressure venturi nozzles operate best at 275 kPa and can be operated up to 700 kPa if spray drift is not a concern. The AI TeeJet venturi nozzles also fall into this category. These nozzles are well suited for conventional type sprayers with limited pump pressure and where herbicide efficacy is a concern.
Venturi nozzles such as TurboDrop, Ultra and TurboDrop/Turbo TeeJet, designed to operate between 275 and 700 kPa, were categorized as high pressure venturis. High pressure venturi nozzles are more suited for high clearance sprayers and should be operated at pressures above 525 kPa when herbicide efficacy is a concern. These nozzles have operating limits. Spray drift levels are near Turbo TeeJet levels when these high pressure venturi nozzles were operated in 45 km/h winds and spray heights at more than 800 mm.
Figure 5. Air Bubble Jet nozzles @ 600 mm
Figure 6. Turbo TeeJet vs. Venturi nozzles
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