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Electronic Prior Authorization Still Hitting Snags
Matt Scantland from CoverMyMeds and I were recently interviewed about some of the challenges still facing ePA in our industry:
Matt Scantland from CoverMyMeds and I were recently interviewed about some of the challenges still facing ePA in our industry:
As I go to more and more conferences and I work with more and more people at my company, I have come to notice that all along I've been assuming that everyone around me knows everything about ePrescribing. And that's just not true. Not that I know it all, but I was inspired at a recent pharma conference to write this section explaining the basics of ePrescribing after I had a group of brilliant physicians, pharmacists and researchers ask me to explain the ePrescribing ecosystem and all of the politics and ins and outs, etc. Needless to say, it was a great conversation and I love sharing what I've learned over the years from lots of brilliant colleagues who have been doing this a lot longer than I have.
So here it goes.
Let's step back for a second and play the part of the patient going in for their regular annual checkup with their primary care doctor. Normally, you've scheduled this office visit at least a few days in advance. The night before your visit, the doctor's EMR has probably gone out to Surescripts with what is called a "270 Request" and said the following:
"I have Dave Scaglione in my office, and here's all of his demographics. Can you please tell me which formulary he has and can you also send me his unique PBM member ID so that when I send an ePrescription to his mail order pharmacy, it will be easily routed and handled more quickly? Oh and can you tell me which mail order pharmacy he has coverage with? Thanks."
Surescripts sits on what is called a "Master Patient Index" or an MPI file. This is a database that contains 300+ million covered lives, populated by all of us PBMs and payers. So Surescripts does a HIPAA-compliant match (about 75% success rate) and then passes that request on to my PBM. My PBM then responds with a corresponding "271 Response" that contains the requested information and confirms that I do in fact have coverage with my PBM as of that point in time.
Fast forward a few hours when I am in the exam room with my doctor and she is discussing prescribing a new drug or even re-prescribing an existing drug therapy, her EMR has that information standing by during her search process.
But let's back up a few weeks, because in theory, her EMR has gone out to the Surescripts network on a monthly basis and downloaded all of the formulary, co-pay and coverage files for the payers and PBMs that represent her patient population. I live in Minneapolis, so her EMR system has probably downloaded BCBS Minnesota, United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Medica, Health Partners and a few others. These are what we call "F&B" files or "Formulary & Benefits" files. They are governed by the NCPDP (National Council for Prescription Drug Programs) Formulary & Benefits standard so all payers and PBMs publish the same file structure which makes it easy for the EMR systems to consume the data (there's some devil in those details which I will discuss in detail later).
So we're on the happy path and my doctor's EMR has all of the latest F&B files and Surescripts has returned a positive eligibility match. As she searches for the drug she wants to prescribe, her EMR is now bouncing that drug name and NDC off of the F&B files for BCBS Minnesota because remember that 271 response? It contained a filename that tells the EMR which F&B set to look at when I am being prescribed for. In this case, BCBS Minnesota Commercial Generic Rx formulary.
With me so far? I know, it's a lot.
So as my doctor is searching for, say, Byetta 5mcg, she should, in theory (remember I told you about the devil in those details) see the following information about Byetta:
It is on formulary, but it is not a preferred drug and there is a Step Therapy edit on this drug. If approved, the co-pay is $150 for a 30 day supply at retail, and $225 for a 90 day supply at my mail order pharmacy.
Here's where the devil in the details pops up: All of this formulary information is ballpark, 30K foot information, and that's assuming my doctor's EMR (and really it's their IT department) has downloaded the latest F&B information. What it doesn't tell you are patient-specifics such as, and here's an example, that I actually don't need that Step Therapy because I've already tried the 2 drugs that are required as steps and it also doesn't tell the doctor that I've already met my HSA deductible for this year so when I go to my local pharmacy, I'm actually not going to get a rejection for Step Therapy and my co-pay will be $0. That's not bad, right? That's good news! However, it rarely works out like this.
Here's What Usually Happens:
The EMR vendors have had almost no good guidance on how to interpret and display the F&B data that PBMs and payers send to them (Surescripts should step up and provide this service but they refuse to do so). So one very large vendor will display smiley faces, another check boxes, and a lot, unfortunately display nothing. In fact, they gave up on the F&B data years ago when they turned it off because they learned to not trust the info. The said thing is, we PBMs are sending out the best info we can these days and it is in fact correct, but we have a lot of trust to regain with physicians and their IT departments around this issue. Now the EMR vendors are not without blame. There are roughly 600 different EMR vendors out there in the marketplace and to be quite honest, ePrescribing is one of the last things on their priority list as they tend to not make any money on ePrescribing (always follow the money trail) and on top of that, they have rolling industry updates to make year over year which are costly.
Ok, ok, but it's not all gloom and doom because there's actually some really positive things going on that I didn't mention. It's called Medication History. So let's step back into the role of me when I moved here to Minneapolis from South Carolina and what took place in my doctor's EMR.
Remember that "270 request" and the "271 response?" Well those are the eligibility requests and with that, the doctor can then send what we call a medication history request in the same manner. So when I moved to Minneapolis and had a whole new doctor who had no medical records for me since my doctor in SC was all paper-based, she went ahead and was able to ask my PBM for the last 2 years' worth of my medication history. This is great from the fact that there is no interpretation taking place here because I either filled a drug at a pharmacy or I didn't. So my doctor was able to see that as a diabetic I was on Novolog insulin, metformin, etc. She also saw where I filled those (CVS Pharmacy) and the times I had filled those scripts and also who prescribed them (my former doctor in SC). This not only allowed her to make light work of building out my medication list as a new patient (no data entry, she just confirmed that I was on them and clicked 2 buttons), but she was also able to let her EMR do a full drug utilization review (DUR) for safety just to make sure she didn't prescribe anything that contraindicated my current regimen. So that's a very powerful transaction for doctors and patients because at the end of the day, we want doctors to use EMRs for safety.
This also comes in super handy for helping doctors identify potential drug-seekers. One caveat though: this is only claims-based so if a person goes to a pharmacy and doesn't run their insurance, this won't be reported unless the pharmacy chain agrees to do so (Walmart is closing this gap already) and most major chains currently won't run cash-based claims.
Ok, so that was what I like to call the "front of the house" for ePrescribing. Now that the doctor has identified which medications they want to prescribe, it's time to do what we call the "prescription routing" side of the house, or more simply put, send an ePrescription to the pharmacy.
At this point the physician only has to confirm what they're about to send, pick a pharmacy (retail, mail or specialty) and hit send. Once the send button is hit, the ePrescription (sometimes called a NewRx) goes from the doctor's EMR, up to the corporate EMR site (an Allscripts user for example will have their script go to Allscripts HQ in Chicago) and then get routed to Surescripts. In this ePrescription there is a unique pharmacy identifier known as an NCPDP ID. This tells Surescripts where to send the script. The next step is to go to the corporate pharmacy site where the chain then routes to the appropriate store. 99.99% of the time, that transaction takes less than 5 seconds to get from the doctor to the individual pharmacy. The doctor then gets a confirmation status that the script arrived at its final destination, or it failed, is delayed, etc.
Now this second part of this is not without its own issues. NDCs have their own host of issues that I won't even begin to get into here (repackaging, etc) and there is still a lack of codification around the sig portion of an ePrescription so some of the common issues we see are when a doctor has a sig that says one thing and then a notes section that contradicts that sig. That then requires a callback to the physician from the pharmacy, which defeats the entire purpose of ePrescribing.
The next transaction is the refill request, sometimes referred to as "REFREQ". This is when a pharmacy has run out of refills on an existing script and they send a request to have the doctor approve more fills for the patient. This, if implemented correctly, has the potential to highly reduce faxes, phone calls and paper processes in a primary care practice around refill authorizations. The problem though has been that over the years some chain pharmacies have done a poor job of sending duplicate requests if they don't get a doctor's response within 24 hours (most docs take 48-72 to respond) or even sending refills for scripts that were never written or have been discontinued due to adverse drug events or inefficacy.
So long story short, we as an industry have a lot of work to do. I have high hopes that there are other companies out there building out the next generation of ePrescribing and clinical networks so that we can get some competition in this space and drive up quality. At this point, the technology is not the barrier, it's unfortunately competition where there doesn't need to be competition. We can all work together for the betterment of health care and still make lots of money.
But that, as they say, is a story for a different day.
I'm very excited to be able to finally post this press release. The past year of my life has been spent building out a comprehensive ePA product for Prime's prescribers and network pharmacies.
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Dec. 20, 2013 –Obtaining prior authorization for prescription medications can be a time-consuming and frustrating process for health care professionals and their patients. The process has traditionally required paper forms, faxes and follow-up phone calls, having the potential to take time away from patient care. To speed up the process, Prime Therapeutics (Prime), a leading pharmacy benefit manager, has contracted with CoverMyMeds.com, a health care technology leader, to launch an electronic prior authorization solution that has the ability to process prior authorization approval, often before the patient leaves the office.
Fast access to medications is a necessity for health care professionals today as they help their patients start or continue their journey of feeling better and living well. A recent Prime pilot study of more than 4,000 electronic prior authorizations found Prime's automated system reduced prior authorization turn-around time by as much as 90 percent. In addition, duplicate submissions were reduced by 10 percent, and the study showed a 100 percent reduction in missing required information.
"Prior authorizations can be time consuming for doctors and their office teams," said Michael Showalter, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Prime. "By reducing the time it takes to process prior authorizations, we are making it easier for doctors to help our members. It also means members are less likely to be turned away at the pharmacy due to prior authorization delays. When we help members get the medicine they need when they need it, we improve both medication adherence and the member experience."
Through the new program, health care professionals and pharmacists can submit the prior authorization directly to Prime online free of charge. Health care professionals and pharmacies receive real-time notifications of the prior authorization outcome. This automated process helps obtain better, more complete prior authorization information and reduces the need for follow up phone calls.
Health care professionals using Prime's electronic prior authorization capabilities have said the online system, including the status dashboard, is easy to use. "We are helping doctors spend more time on patient care instead of paper work. The efficiencies electronic prior authorization brings are a win for our health plan clients, for doctors and our members," said Showalter.
Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) helps people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well. Prime manages pharmacy benefits for health plans, employers, and government programs including Medicare and Medicaid. The company processes claims and delivers medicine to members, offering clinical services for people with complex medical conditions. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Prime serves nearly 23 million people. It is collectively owned by 13 Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans, subsidiaries or affiliates of those plans. Prime has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as
one of "healthcare's hottest companies for 2013."
For more information, visit www.primetherapeutics.com or follow @Prime_PBM on Twitter.
CoverMyMeds is the leader in automating Prior Authorizations (PAs), and the first step in patient adherence. Prescribers and pharmacies have submitted over 7 million prior authorizations, and other coverage determination forms through our automated system. CoverMyMeds was recently named the 8th fastest growing healthcare company (Inc 500|5000) in 2013.
Organizations that wish to benefit from electronic prior authorization for prescription drugs can contact us at 866.452.5017 or visit www.covermymeds.com.
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"There's no crying in baseball!"
-- Tom Hanks, A League of Their Own
I'm sorry to say this, but women come off bitchy because they are. Not all women, of course, but when you get a big group together, the fur will fly.
I currently work at a company that employs a majority of women. I get thrown under the bus on a regular basis. I feel like I'm back in high school sometimes.
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I am sorry to hear that norealtyhere.I had that happen to me, but it only happened once.
Well I hope she is is also happy, if they tried to work on their relationship, and it they up.It did so for a reason, well two reasons, it takes two, to make the relationship work. I never cared to see Ali, but happy is always goodThe extent to which I care is that *finally* the obnoxious Ali is no longer popping up on the morning show of the news station I like to watch, now that she's moved onto "bigger and better." Otherwise, not really.
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I know this is off topic, but I just had to respond. Roberto was not from SoCal. He was from Florida or somewhere else out east. He put in to transfer to the west coast AFTER Ali picked him. And they lasted 18 months. That, to me, was a real relationship. No, they didn't get married. But if it is just for publicity, you don't move your entire business across the country and live with the person for 18 months.
Okay Longhornfan, you just put my mind on overdrive...
Yes, Roberto's folks were living in Florida but Roberto was working out of an insurance office in South Carolina, if I recall correctly. I despised Ali from when she was on Jake's season and could not believe when she landed the next Bachelorette gig. However, I absolutely adored Roberto. I couldn't really see them together but if they were happy, so be it. Maybe he was more into her than she was into him? I did feel, though, like Ellen said above that Ali was interested in an entertainment career. But so many of them have used TB franchise as a springboard to launch their own career. Jillian for her interior design business, Trista as the ultimate relationship expert/spokesperson for TB franchise, Melissa on one of those entertainment shows, etc. I can't really blame them, I guess, if fame comes their way as a result of their exposure on the show. Some of us would like to see an old-fashioned love story, like Trista and Ryan, but I fear that will never happen again.
She was already doing quite well without this show, but it did give her a lift. And another showJillian for her interior design business
I dont know if this was tongue in cheek, but I found this very funny ECMTrista as the ultimate relationship expert/spokesperson for TB
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Haha, FM, glad you found it funny. Wasn't really meant to be, but I do love how TB franchise trots her out at every opportunity and has her weigh in on all things Bachelor related.
FWIW, I always liked Jillian and found her to be a very real person. I fear I may get my hand slapped now for going way off-topic. *slinks back to shadows.*


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and he got suspended, forarming his throat didnt seem to hurt him he was fine. maybe if Rondo was stronger it would have hurt him. Also he got his jersey thrown over his head, maybe if he landed a punch that wouldnt have happend. Hump won that fight no questions asked. Gerald won his. ANd Nets won the game.
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I love how knicks trolls ruin every thread
Yep, I don't care that its a thread, but you put it in a public section, when you can put it in a Nets forum, this is what you'll get. I don't go on Nets forum like you trolled last year on the Knicks forum.
Oh wait, I bet there is another Nets thread in the NBA section, bet you there is....
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What did I say here? I said that is good for the NY that they are playing good, and you still want more. I'm not gonna say that they are better than the HEAT like you did. You did say they didn't face a team in the east like the nets in the past two years, meanwhile they beat OKC from the west who I think is better than the Nets. Stop making them champions when they haven't made the playoffs in a long time.
And you did troll last year........
I made this thread so everyone can make their case about how the nets will do defensively for the rest of the season. If this is posted in the nets forum, it'll get nothing but bias comments so what's the point? But then you have a bunch of trolls coming in posting **** unrelated to the topic and it gets flooded with nonsense.... I've been in this forum since 05 and have kept a low profile, i have to say psd is has become a joke the past few years.... Used to be a great site to come in to...
Now, I will say, that they faced them today, and Miami still is tops. My Knicks and your Nets have a tough road to get to the top with Lebron leading the way. And let's not use Lopez as an excuse, they were running and gunning, and net fans say they are a deep team, so losing Lopez shouldn't be a factor. Lets not put the cart ahead of the horse, and that goes for my Knick fans.....


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Enough. I've got to push all things Coachella out of my head immediately and brace myself for a week of Paul Simon, Prince, more from Mumford & Sons and then the Big 4 bacchanalia back in Indio.
I wanted to expound upon my immediate gushing over Kanye West's tremendous fest-closing performance, but I just can't -- my brain is fried. Besides, reading back through my reaction, I think I conveyed the gist of it. If he's smart, he'll take his production on tour -- and then I'll get another chance to explain why it's a turning point for both his career and popular music in general.
We'd love to hear who some of your favorites were this year -- plenty of people have been clicking through our pics and posts but our comments are strangely quiet. But in case you don't see a particular act included in the slide show (click above for it), consider these Honorable Mentions ...
- Flogging Molly played their hearts out as usual, and shouldn't be faulted because the rest of the fest was tripping to a rather monotonous Chemical Brothers set.
- Titus Andronicus rocked with thorny might -- but nobody cared.
- Plenty of people cared about Foster the People, and came away highly satisfied, but I missed 'em.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
A new kind of out
I've been keeping my head down, being a good little professor, staying out of trouble. Well, mostly.
But then last Friday I trampled off to Boston to participate in an author panel at the Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association annual meeting. Here's the thing: the panel was romance writers and publishers, and I was appearing as Lee Benoit. In public. In an academic setting. I had never done that before (all my public author-related appearances have been strictly as Lee at Pride events and such; as Gaelan I don't have many conversations about the whys and wherefores of my fiction writing).
I was coming out. Again.
In case you're wondering, I was nervous. Then I got a load of who else was on the panel.
Radclyffe! (Pioneering lesbian romance author and publisher of Bold Strokes Books.)
Cecilia Tan! (Pioneering spec-BDSM author and founder/owner of Circlet Press.)
Judith Arnold! (Bestselling author of nearly ninety -- that's 90! -- mainstream romances.)
How did the inimitable Sarah Frantz, Romance section chair, host, and leading light in the academic study of popular romance, let defenses slip such that the likes of yours truly could crash the party? I was frankly delighted to be in the company of folks I've admired for a long time, and felt more than welcome and heard. The Romance area scholars in the audience were lovely and engaged, and Sarah moderated a lively discussion about the pleasures and pitfalls of contemporary romance writing and publishing.
Aside from juggling my RL and Lee B. business cards rather un-smoothly, I didn't have time or space to fret about the whole "OMG here I am as Gaelan AND as Lee being all authorish in an academic zone...YIKES."
Retiring country mouse that I am, I even found the cojones to join the group for supper! I was very brave and had a lovely time.
What's the bravest thing you've done recently? Comment here (about bravery, coming out in new ways, or just say 'hi') and in a week I'll randomly draw the name of one commenter to receive a $5 Torquere gift certificate. Please make sure I can reach you (that is, if your email isn't linked to your commenting ID).
Lee. Or Gaelan. We're all out here!
5 comments:
- Lucia said...
Wow, that does sound like a great time and it took a lot of courage :) I still have to do a brave thing in the near future. The future wife of my brother has a bachelorette party in a few weeks and I will go. It takes a lot of courage for me because I know almost no-one there and I am VERY shy in a group with new people... But I am stepping over my shyness for her :)
- April 20, 2012 at 3:10 AM
- tracykitn said...
Dunno if it counts as brave for your purposes, but... well, we're at the very beginning of my husband's 3rd deployment (the first 2 were to Iraq, this one's Afghanistan) leaving me behind with 3 kids, 2 dogs (one an un-housetrained puppy) and 2 cats. I'm going to meetings where I know NO ONE. And tonight, I'm thinking about taking my kids to Savannah to watch a free concert that's liable to be PACKED -- last year they saw 10,000 people at this same event -- the Charlie Daniels Band is playing. It's hard going out with the kids with just myself to keep track of them; I'm always worried -- they're 11, 8 & 6 -- but I'm determined not to miss stuff I really want to do.
- April 20, 2012 at 5:47 AM
- Lee Benoit said...
Hi Lucia! I hear you on the "out in a group of strangers" thing. And those kinds of parties -- the ones that celebrate such a normative notion of love and get twittery about sex in the bargain -- always leave me wrong-footed. I did buy a nice vibrator at a bachelorette party once, though, so maybe there will be pleasant surprises in store for you too!
- April 20, 2012 at 7:13 AM
- Lee Benoit said...
Hey there Tracy! Just being at the beginning of a deployment takes family-sized courage, I would imagine. And it DEFINITELY counts as brave to continue doing things you love. I hope you did go to the concert -- Charlie Daniels Band rocks -- 'cause there's nothing that transports a body quite like live music. Plus, your kids will get a great example of self-determination and carrying on in the face of Scary!
- April 20, 2012 at 7:17 AM
- Lee Benoit said...
Hi Lucia,
I rolled a die that made you the winner of April 19th's drawing on the Romance for the Rest of Us blog and...failed to let you know! I'm sorry. :(
I can get your gift certificate code to you right away -- is this the best email to send it or do you prefer another addy? (Please email me at leebenoit at charter dot net.)
Lee xo - May 8, 2012 at 5:37 AM


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Retail PC game releases will run on the Surface like a traditional laptop, but "Support for up to four wireless controllers" and everything else in line with the Xbox namesake appears to be a bust…for now. Microsoft could very well be hiding away a later unit to be announced alongside the Xbox 720 (which is my prediction), but there is nothing to know right now. In the meantime, do you think the Surface has what it takes to win over the hipsters from Apple?
I doubt it. Still, kids like me who hate the limitations of a tablet will undoubtedly be intrigued.
It seems like only yesterday we delivered the details behind Microsoft's leaked strategy document about the alleged Xbox 720. Actually, that was two days ago! The secrets keep streaming, though, as the following page of technical specs has hit the Internet describing the "Xbox Surface:"
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What does it all mean? Assuming this is legit, it looks like we'll be getting an Xbox-branded tablet in the near-future. This reveal may seem insane, but the news is perfectly in line with the insistence on playing triple-A titles on any screen from the last leak. For those wanting a more traditional experience, the "Stationary Computing Device" could possibly be the expected Xbox 720…Or we could all be wrong and it's something else entirely. It's all speculation for now, and only Microsoft knows the truth. To note, however, the company is holding a press conference in Los Angeles later this afternoon at 3:30 PM local time. An unusual moment to show a brand new gaming system so close to the end of E3, will we hear more about Xbox Surface there, or is a formal announcement still a year away?
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- - Respecting our elders.
Respecting our elders. Just some food for thought.. and wanting all views, comments, debates It occured to me, the other day, that I have only ever once back chatted to a riding instructor. My trainer told me to tap Duffy on the shoulder with the whip, and I refused. Due to her reaction a previous time, I was too petrified to do it. So I wouldn't. She told me to get off the horse and put her away. I apologised and the next time I rode, I did tap her on the shoulder and we had no more problems. I've been watching some of the students at my yard, adult and children alike. And I am shocked, at times, at the attitude some of the riders have. No one ever said riding was easy, but the way they talk back to the instructor makes my mouth gape! This only happens with one of the trainers... he's too soft for his own good ;) Do that to Ingrid and she'll walk out on you. But have you found the same? I watched once as this girl 'but'ted and 'why should I' the whole ride. Where as I understand they are paying customers and there are limits to what you can say/do I have a lot of respect for my trainers, and if need something clarifying, or I'm confused or nervous about doing something, they're not unapproachable. I taught a lesson last week, two young girls, who are neat budding riders and have been at the yard for a long time. But as the normal instructor was away they thought it wsa play time. I have to earn their respect too, but when I call out instructions, I shouldn't have to then shout them because they're too busy yacking half way through the lesson. Just curious on first hand experiences as a rider, instructor, or viewed ;) |
I have forbidden my daughter to whine, complain, or ask "why should I do X" during riding lessons. |
Duffy, I think sadly, that disrespect in general has become more commonplace these days. I see it happening in all aspects of life. I'm always amazed at behavior of children (and many parents) when we attend my daughter's school functions. I'm also floored by behavior of parents & children at many of the 4-H shows I judge. Had one mom chew me after not pinning her daughter first in a horsemanship class (in which she blew both leads on the rail and one in her pattern) The mom's argument to me (in front of her child) was "How in the *blank* did someone's backyard 4-H pet beat my daugher on her 15k horse?" Really lady, really? In the past couple of years I have asked 3 lesson students not to return for the types of things you mentioned. I simply told them and their parents if they don't want to pay attention & try to do what's asked and backtalk instead, they are wasting my time and their parents money. When one parent emphatically thanked me for it, the student responded to her father with a string of disrepectful words including the f bomb. I was floored and VERY thankful I'd asked her not to return. For me, I have too many students who appreciate my time and want to learn to bother dealing with those who don't. |
Mum has always told me to respect my instructors, they are trying to help me learn, and all they ask in return is my full attenion. There was one time when I was on my little pony, and he was playing up so badly, I didn't feel like the instructor was helping, and well I thought she kept butting in, so I yelled at her, quite rudely and she was gobsmacked. Of course my Mum heard all about this and after my lesson, she took me into the car and had 'a word' with me, I have never seen her so mad and I remember feeling so embarrased, I was banned from riding untill I learned to respect the enviroment. I have now learnt to respect the riding world, if I see someone yelling at their parents at a show, or their instructor in a lesson I always ask my self 'would be like that if my mum hadn't taught me a lesson? lucky she had! |
I admit that I question some riding instructors, but never without reason, if they ask me to do something that is one thing, yelling at me and never explaining how I'm suppose to do something is another. I've done little lateral work how do you expect me know how to do X? I did dismount mid lesson and refuse to pay when a quest instructor came and started bad mouthing me in front of twenty or so people, saying I was stupid and can't ride, I said she was to shut up or forget about her money, she didn't I left. Never once did she explain how to do anything she expected you to read her mind. I am an adult though, not a kid and to me age doesn't mean you know everything, sometimes it is a excuse on your behalf (yes I have used it before). It doesn't make whipping a horse right, forgetting to never do your horses feet, you have to think for yourself sometimes. |
I wrote a lovely long reply, and then my computer crashed. I have no respect for my computer at this moment in time grrr, so will re write once I've calmed down and I've read through other posts! Thanks for all the replies, however :) |
Don't smash your pc Duffy. We'd miss you. I've got no problem with students questioning methods, ideals or what I've asked them to do as long as it's valid concern (they don't feel ready) or looking to further learning. That type of discussion allows me to help them work through things but backtalk doesn't work for me. I tell students up front that there will be things asked of them that may not be comfortable with the first few times and that's okay but I'll never ask anything of a student that I don't feel they can handle. |
Awh- I feel wanted! I have my laptop at home though, however thats dying on me! That is another thing. My trainer puts me out of my comfort zone at times, but only when she thinks I am capable of doing things. She's a hard faced, no messing woman who has a heart of gold. But don't mess her around. She has no time for 'mimis'.. wusses, basically. Her other half teaches the kids, she teaches more advanced lessons... however she knows me well enough that I am not messing when I say that if Duffy stays for longer, I will not jump her under saddle- its too much for me, and I'll hurt us both. I rode later in the evening a few weeks back, a girl was having a lesson. She has basic control in w/t but was trying to get out of riding and turned her small horse in to Duffy a few times. Thankfully, Duffy either didn't notice (silly pony!) or wasn't bothered (thinking this is more it ;)) and she was told to get off. We all have bad days, but when you purposely try and be disruptive... My first riding instructor put the fear of god in me! What we were told to do, we did- no ifs buts hows when nos. You did it, or you left the barn for good! |
It's never been an issue altho before I ask something of a rider, I will explain why we are doing it. And I encourage dialog. Only once have I felt the urge to yell and strangle someone and it was an adult student. The ones who rode as children/teens, then get away from it for 20 years are the hardest to work with. During the lesson they often think back to what or how they did something way back when instead of focusing on what I am trying to teach them. I was at a show and a mother was assisting her two tween daughters fill out form for the next show. She calmly sat and endured the most disrespectul remarks from both girls who seemed to have been sired by Satan. Bystanders were somewhat horrified. |
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2819. WxLogic
10:59 AM GMT on July 23, 2010
Good morning... Little Bonnie appears to be clinging to the little convection she has this AM. |
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 8:01 PM GMT on July 22, 2010
Tropical Depression Three is steadily organizing, and appears poised to become a much stronger storm than was forecast. Water vapor satellite loops show that the upper level low to the west of TD 3 that has been bringing high levels of wind shear to the storm is now moving faster to the west than predicted. This faster motion has resulted in a reduction in wind shear over TD 3, to a moderate 10 knots. Satellite images of TD 3 show that the storm is taking advantage of the lower shear by developing several low-level spiral bands to the north and east of the center. However, the center of circulation is still exposed to view, and dry air is still getting injected into the core of the storm from the southwest. The storm's heavy thunderstorms have not increased in intensity this afternoon, and the amount of heavy thunderstorm activity near the core of the storm is still limited. TD 3 will need to build more intense thunderstorms near its center before significant intensification can occur. TD 3 is a small storm, and surface observations in the Bahamas do not show the circulation very well. An outer rain band of TD 3 is now visible on Miami long-range radar, and a flood watch has been issued for all of South Florida. The Hurricane Hunters are in the storm at present, and have found top surface winds of 35 - 40 mph.
Figure 1. Afternoon satellite image of TD 3.
Track Forecast for TD 3
The storm is in a straightforward steering current environment, and TD 3 should progress steadily to the west-northwest through Sunday. This will bring the storm ashore over the Florida Keys or South Florida on Friday, and into the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday. The latest set of model runs from 8am EDT (12Z) foresee a track more to the north than the previous set of model runs. This increases the threat to the oil spill region, and I give a 40% chance that the oil spill region will see tropical storm force winds of 39 mph or higher this weekend. Oil recovery and relief well drilling operations should cease. If TD 3 makes a direct hit on the oil spill region as a tropical storm with 50 - 60 mph winds, it will likely drive a storm surge of 3 - 6 feet with high waves on top into the Louisiana marshlands, fouling a large area with oil. Oil would also penetrate into Lake Pontchartrain, which lies just two feet above sea level. However, the wave action of the storm will dilute the oil to some degree, which may limit the damage to the marshlands.
If you are wondering about the specific probabilities of receiving tropical storm force winds at your location, I recommend the wind probability product from NHC. The latest 5 pm probabilities of various locations getting tropical storm force winds, 39 mph or higher:
Marathon 55%
Marco Island 43%
Miami 34%
New Orleans 33%
Galveston 13%
Intensity Forecast for TD 3
The primary detriment to development of TD 3 for the next three days will be the presence of the large upper-level low to its west. If the low remains in its present location, relative to TD 3, it will bring wind shear of about 10 knots to the storm. This will allow for steady intensification of perhaps 20 mph per day, and TD 3 could be a hurricane by Sunday at that pace. However, if the upper-level low slows down a bit, relative to TD 3, more shear and dry air will affect the storm, potentially weakening it. None of the computer models is calling for TD 3 to strengthen into a hurricane, but if the shear continues at 10 knots, I expect TD 3 will become a hurricane. My low-confidence intensity forecast gives TD 3 a 40% chance of becoming a hurricane. NHC is putting the odds of TD 3 being a hurricane at 2 pm Sunday at 15% with their 5pm advisory.
An area of disturbed weather (98L) has developed in the Gulf of Mexico's Bay of Campeche. This system is under a low amount of shear, 5 - 10 knots, and probably does not have enough time to organize into a tropical depression before making landfall along the Mexican coast a few hundred miles south of the Texas border on Friday.
Resources for the BP oil disaster
Map of oil spill location from the NOAA Satellite Services Division
My post, What a hurricane would do the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
My post on the Southwest Florida "Forbidden Zone" where surface oil will rarely go
My post on what oil might do to a hurricane
NOAA's interactive mapping tool to overlay wind and ocean current forecasts, oil locations, etc.
Gulf Oil Blog from the UGA Department of Marine Sciences
Oil Spill Academic Task Force
University of South Florida Ocean Circulation Group oil spill forecasts
ROFFS Deepwater Horizon page
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery from the University of Miami
Next update
I'll have an update in the morning. ABC World News Tonight will probably show a sound bite I did for them today, on their 6:30pm broadcast.
Jeff Masters
The views of the author are his/her own and do not necessarily represent the position of The Weather Company or its parent, IBM.
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Good morning... Little Bonnie appears to be clinging to the little convection she has this AM. |
Morning all. Just woke up to the sound of rainfall, tropical from Bonnie. Amazing to see that most of the shower activity is practically past us already. |
Newest images looks to be tighning...she seems to be getting more compact but taking the spread out energy with her...now if an eye forms in that smaller space...she could blow up. |
Hello TS Misty Breeze. I hope this means lighter traffic tomorrow morning. I've seen spit takes bigger than Bonnie. |
it totally did, thanks again and yes there is a new blog up for those still posting in this one. |
Quoting cchsweatherman: LLC is still exposed to the south, that's not a CDO. If the center reforms under the convection then we might have something on our hands. |
Quoting tennisgirl08: CDO = Central Dense Overcast. Its the strongest thunderstorms that cover the center of a tropical cyclone. Sorry, couldn't resist answering. |
Quoting leelee75k: LOL, thank you, I hoped the whole explanation made sense. |
I am just going to say this. Living in New Orleans and if you have to hamper down a tropical storm or a Cat 1 Hurricane it is always good to make sure Beer is apart of you Hurricane Kit. That is what I told my wife tonight that we needed to get can goods and beer. Just thought I would give a little humor. But thanks to everyone for all of your valuable information it is much appreciated. |
CCHS: I'm a little slow. Okay, a lot slow. But are you saying that where the red was on your graphic is the center of the low?? That would be interesting. |
Quoting CyclonicVoyage: Yes, that is an upper trough in the central Atlantic. But, to the southwest of that trough is a massive anticyclonic upper ridge over the southeastern United States, so that upper ridge will block any effect of that trough from Bonnie. The main focus with Bonnie is the ULL to its west and the deep-layered anticyclonic ridge to its north, located over the SE US. |
Cchsweatherman - what does the CDO mean? |
Basically, the ships model must be maintaining a more westerly course for the upper level low while Bonnie goes more to the north and west for further separation. Also, the SST's will be a factor. |
Thanks for the link gator23 |
I should've known better, JFV. |
Tropical Storm Bonnie indeed does appear to be strengthening some tonight as satellite shows the classic appearance of a moderate tropical storm with (dare I say?) a CDO (central dense overcast) and feeder band features wrapping around the storm. Still don't think we will see significant strengthening though, although it could surprise. |
Quoting StSimonsIslandGAGuy: In my experience all of the Bahamas including Andros usually don't have a significant adverse effect on tropical systems. A really tiny storm with a core only twice the size of that island might be affected, but it only takes all of 1-2 hours to cross the thing. Andros is also very very flat, like the everglades of Florida. Effects are pretty minimal. |
Quoting stillwaiting:South Florida may have some flooding, but it will not be serious. I cant help but notice how fast this storm is moving. I realize the NHC said that rapid strengthening is not likely. I would not let my guard down for a second. Bonnie will be crossing the Gulf Stream, and it has been my experience not to trust any storm when moving over that river of steamy water. If it hits the mainland, who ever is on the north side of this thing could get whacked pretty hard. And they really wont have much warning if it does intensify rapidly coming in this fast |
pssst.. New Entry late Nighters |
Quoting claire4385:Not unless you consider Novia Scotia Yankee...JK ;) |
Hurrikat owes me a big apology after bashing my opinions on Bonnie.. :/ |
NCHurricane you get a + and a big thank you for your explanation. |
Tampa..you had me at "getting stronger"??? |
better outflow |
Question - what does NHC mean when they say a more northward component? does that mean shifting the track more eastward? also, bonnie is so small - i think her impacts will be relatively confined and minimal. thank goodness. if this was one month later we would be in trouble. |
Quoting ElConando: Trust me... he did, I hurt myself laughing :) |
Bonnie may be the smallest storm i have ever seen. |
cant wait till dmax get ur camerras out |
she looked better |
oh boy, 954 solto un coño! Will check back about 5.. night all. Night Orca, be good... nah! |
Quoting atmosweather: Next one will call for a Cat 5 landfall as Pass Christian. |
Hey there everybody. Hope you are all doing well tonight. Bonnie looks to be a real rainmaker storm for sure. Buckle your seat belts for the rain, Florida. By the way after the Civil War it was designated that "Yankees" reside north of the line of Louisville, Kentucky. (Although I thought north of New Orleans, or maybe Atlanta, was good too). |
If Bonnie slips between the gap and does not go over land,I think we will have big problems on the Northern Gulf Coast. |
Bonnie sure appears to be getting stronger...really hard to say without a Visible but, it sure seem to be improving the Convection. |
Quoting hurrkat05: like ive been saying all day u never know however u r wishcasting abit |
Quoting StSimonsIslandGAGuy:alot of andros is swamp |
Quoting Orcasystems: Lol he would say something like that. |
LMAO I knew another all-caps special was coming soon... |
Quoting tropicalmommie: possibly a sunny day because everything looks like its going North of you.... |
As a Mississipian, I reaaly think a SOE should be issued for LA no matter the impact. The state is well below sea level. We all knew Katrina was out there, but really not projected for the area (which was MS) till the last minute (so to speak). I live 3 hours inland from NO, and I can tell you, the highways and bi-ways were traveled extensively in that time. I-55 was turned into a one-way North. We have one motel here and it was booked. We were slammed pretty good by her, power out, no grocery delivery etc... I would rather that LA folks ere on the side of caution, than being left behind. Here where I live never thought she could reak so much havoc this far inland, but YES she did. I watch all, and try to prepare for all; Why, cuz you never do know. |
Quoting StSimonsIslandGAGuy: Andros is mostly marsh and water, with very little elevation. The highest point is probably about 100ft. |
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SRD:Mass Hold Monster
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Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind-Affecting] | |
Level: | Sor/Wiz 9 |
Components: | V, S, F/DF |
Casting time: | 1 standard action |
Range: | Medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level) |
Targets: | One or more creatures, no two of which can be more than 30 ft. apart |
Duration: | 1 round/level (D); see text |
Saving Throw: | Will negates; see text |
Spell Resistance: | Yes |
The subject becomes paralyzed and freezes in place. It is aware and breathes normally but cannot take any actions, even speech. Each round on its turn, the subject may attempt a new saving throw to end the effect. (This is a full-round action that does not provoke attacks of opportunity.)
A winged creature who is paralyzed cannot flap its wings and falls. A swimmer can't swim and may drown.
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text: Eight Killed In California Off-Road Racing AccidentMatt Hardigree8/15/10 10:52amFiled to: MotorsportsOff-RoadCalifornia 200Mojave Desert RacingCalifornia Off Road CrashLucerne ValleymojaveMojave CrashOff-Road AccidentTruck RolledTruck PlowedClipsDeadspinTopGawkerMisery MotorsportsBrett Sloppy2021EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalinkA racing truck lost control and drove into a crowd late Saturday night during the California 200 Mojave Desert night race, killing eight and seriously wounding at least 12 others. Witnesses describe the aftermath as a "nightmare" scene. UPDATE.AdvertisementAt least eight people are dead and more are in serious condition after a desert racing truck lost control and rolled into a crowd of people last night at the California 200 race, which is a 50-mile loop course around the Southern California desert produced by Mojave Desert Racing. As you can see in the CNN video below, the driver was heading over the "rock pile" section, which involves a jump. There were numerous spectators close to the jump when the vehicle lost control, pinning at least one spectator and possibly decapitating two more.Click to viewAdvertisementPoster Tyler7 at the Race-Dezert forum was an eyewitness to the event and describes what happened:Initial reports mentioned the drivers were uninjured but had to flee the scene because they were being pelted with rocks, but subsequent reports just characterize the crowd as upset. Tyler7 posted that "the Driver did not flee do [sic] to an angry crowd, but in sheer disbelief in what happened he was standing behind us shaking very badly in shock."Click to viewSponsoredThe driver has not yet been charged with anything and poster Escondido_Tundra at the SoCalTundras, who says he witnessed the event, believes it was purely an accident. The same forum member also mentions a close friend of his was killed in the accident in front of him.There was an enormous EMS response, with vehicles being moved to make room for nearly a dozen helicopters. Patients remain in hospitals at this moment, some in serious condition according to reports.AdvertisementSports journalist and photographer Matt Kartozian has covered this race before and says it's small, but generally well organized and describes the precautions as standard for this type of event."It's typical of that race and other races in the area, the snow-fencing is there to keep spectators and people back," said Kartozian.There are conflicting reports as to the placement of snow fences or barriers in this section of the race, though videos from previous years show there's at least some distance placed between the jump section and the landings. Commenter desertriding229 says there were spectators in an area deemed off limits:AdvertisementMy brother in law was pitting at the race last night and said that the spectators involved in the incident where in an area deemed off limits to spectators but as in most off road races these signs and fences where ignored.The official Mojave Desert Racing Association website lays out the safety requirements, including that spectators must stay 100 feet away from the course and setup only on the pit side of the track:* Be aware the desert tortoise is a protected species * Cross the course only at road crossings * Do not interfere with the teams in the pits * Do not park with your lights on and facing on coming race vehicles * Do not spectate on the outside of a curve or turn * Do not spectate within 100 feet of the course * Do not stand or drive on the course * Never drive backwards on the course * No noise after 11:00 pm on the night before the race * Remove all trash - haul out more than you haul in * Spectate only on the pit side of the course * The speed limit around the pits and in all camping areas is 15 MPHVideo of the event shows spectators who appear to be well within the 100-foot barrier on both sides of the course. Even if these areas were marked off it's possible there weren't enough marshals to keep people out. Sources familiar with the event describe it as being run by a small group utilizing a large amount volunteer labor.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe media response, as exemplified in the video above, has contained numerous references to the proximity of the spectators to the jump. Though this is common in many off-road racing and rallying events, much of the coverage of this incident hasn't included that context and it's likely the impact of this will be to change the way off-road racing is done in the United States."it's really quite bad and a tragic event, everyone in the community is stunned," said Kartozian.For the moment, those involved in off-road racing are focusing on the victims and trying to make sense of an event of this magnitude, which is the deadliest at a sanctioned event in recent American racing history.AdvertisementUPDATE 1: One of the builders and the driver of the vehicle was Brett Sloppy, owner of Misery Motorsports in San Marcos, California. He's posted on his Facebook page about the incident:Here's video of Brett Sloppy hitting the same jump in what appears to be the same truck from the MDR race in 2008:UPDATE 2: The racing support non-profit Fast-Aid is accepting tax-deductible donations in support of victims of the California 200 accident:AdvertisementFast-Aid is grieving with the rest of the off-road community in light of last night's horrific accident at the MDR California 200 in Lucerne. Fast-Aid was born out of the need for rapid assistance for the families of racers, crews, photographers and spectators after tragedies such as this. Fast-Aid is partnering with several off-road news and media outlets to coordinate donations to assist the families and more information can be found by visiting our website at www.fast-aid.org.If you are donating specifically to help the California 200 victims, please note "California 200" on your donation and 100% of the funds received will be applied to assisting their families in this difficult time.UPDATE 3: The names of the victims have been released, as well as stories of some last-second heroism. According to NBCLosAngeles.com the dead include:AdvertisementAndrew Therrinn, 22, of Riverside, CA; Brian Wolfin, 27, of Escondido, CA; Anthony Sanchez, 23, of Escondido, CA; Danica Frantzich, 20, of Las Vegas, NV; Zachary Freeman, 24, of Fillmore, CA; and Dustin Malson, 24; of Ventura.According to witnesses, Therrin pushed two children out of the way of the truck before being struck and killed.(Thanks to everyone for the tips)AdvertisementPhoto Credit: Francis Specker/Associated PressReply202 repliesLeave a reply


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Friday, December 30, 2011
handmade gifts 2011: mouse house for Asher
(Late Note: This is now available as a PDF pattern in my shops: Etsy (emailed within 24 hours) and Craftsy (instant download))
A curiously small little mouse in a tin house for a wee boy I know. I hope he likes tiny things like I do. Actually, it was kind of hard to send little mousy away. We miss you, Alton.
Alton is corduroy and felt with an embroidery floss tail, and his house has a wool felt mattress and blankie, and a cotton ticking pillow.
The girls went crazy over him, and I happen to have two more Altoids tins, so they will be getting a little surprise for Valentines Day. I'm thinking white mice with pink ears. By the by, have you ever visited the Altoids Hall of Curiosities? It's...quirky.
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I saw this on pinterest a few days ago, and am now not surprised at all that it came from you. (I pinned it during one of my pinning craze's and didn't see where it came from.) Just catching up on my blog reading and I think I have pinned every single thing you have posted in the past 2 weeks. Seriously. That mind of yours is a whirl of beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Larissa! Did you have a hard time making yours? I haven't sewn in no less than 10 years ago so I'm a bit rusty. I just figured out how to make the small turns when sewing the arms and feet. Did you leave the space between the legs (poor thing) open to turn right sides out and then sew it up by hand from there?
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Discussion: Rogaining in Arizona
Apr 26, 2010 1:58 AM
So, with the new news, it looks like there's a bit of an addition to the list of required equipment for rogaines in the sunny state of Arizona. After all, small groups of people? moving through desert and woodland? after dark with headlamps and hydration packs? Sheriff Joe says, that's pretty damn suspicious. Better throw them miscreants into county jail and figure out what they been up to when that girl who knows how to operate that federal verify system shows up on Monday. If she does.
* If you are an American citizen, carry a passport. If you don't have a passport, carry a birth certificate, preferably one that looks authentic to Sheriff Joe. Any old driver's license won't do. Driver's licenses don't prove citizenship.
* If you have a misfortune of being born in another country, see passport. You aren't getting out of the county jail for a while with a foreign birth certificate.
* If you are American but don't have a passport nor a birth certificate, well, I guess you're out of luck as far as rogaining legally in Arizona.
* If you are a legal immigrant, carry the green card. This one is easy. If you don't have your green card with you on the course, and Sheriff Joe catches you, it's a misdemeanor, up to 6 months in jail. And it's immigration-related, so good luck with renewing that green card when time's up for that.
* If you are a visitor, then a passport with a valid I-94 will work. Also easy. If you don't carry that, it looks like automatic deportation come Monday morning. Keep everything wrapped nicely in triple ziplocs, so that the visa don't get all soaked with sweat, which will prompt Sheriff Joe to cancel it on the spot, given all that new authority.
* Here's where it gets really interesting. Suppose you're a foreign student. Then a passport with an I-94 won't do. The I-94 is most likely stamped for the duration of status, and how's Sheriff Joe going to know if you're taking them courses you're supposed to, or been at say a flight school instead? To avoid any misunderstanding, carry your evidence of course registration from the school. Also, all transcripts from all years you've been going to the school, or else how's Joe going to make sure there've been no gaps in status? A gap in the past would most likely make you illegal in the present, and that's what Joe is getting paid for nowdays, catching illegals. A copy of the Immigration and Naturalization Act would be handy, too, since Sheriff Joe's not going to go into the fine details as to what constituted acceptable gaps in status for that O-vacation break you took last summer. And a business card from your lawyer.
* And if you're are on a work visa, well, that gets to be one heavy stack of paperwork! It looks like you'd need an employment offer and all the paychecks from the employer, for the whole period since you started on the work visa, so that Joe can be sure there've been none of them gaps. The employer's most recent tax return, too, since who knows if it's a sham company. That's a briefcase you're gotta have to have in addition to the light and the whistle, and the water and the gels.
* And the most select treatment is reserved to the guest workers from up north on those Treaty National visas. It would seem logical, to me at least, that the list of documents Sheriff Joe would want to make triple sure that them Canucks haven't been insiduously stealing jobs that by birthright belong to native Arizonans is at least as long as the list required for initial admission. A visa and an I-94 won't do; who knows if you've been, say, curling instead of your duly authorized employment as an apiculturist?
And what a list it is. A letter of employment; "Proof of professional qualifications such as college/university transcripts, licenses, certificates, degrees and employment records which establish qualification for the prospective job"; "Evidence of compliance with DHS regulations, and/or state laws"; and proof of ability to meet any license requirements. In addition, those paychecks sure won't hurt, and the employer's tax return. And you will have to show to Sheriff Joe that your intent to stay is still temporary and you don't have emerging hopes of becoming a paid rogaine professional, or else you have materially misrepresented yourself upon initial entry, and that invalidates your present status, and away go all these dreams of pro rogaining, or curling if it will be, off and away past the barred windows of the ICE van that's rolling through the desert and the woodland, along the beautiful highways of the State of Arizona.
Apr 26, 2010 2:08 AM
Sorry to ask - but is this for real?or is it some April 1 joke?
Apr 26, 2010 2:39 AM
It's all
fo reals
. People who voted on it didn't seem to exactly understand what constututes proof of legal immigration status in the United States.
From the article:
While police demands of documents are common on subways, highways and in public places in some countries, including France, Arizona is the first state to demand that immigrants meet federal requirements to carry identity documents legitimizing their presence on American soil.
They sure check the papers in France, and in Russia, and in other places. They don't throw people in jail for 6 months, or deport them, for not having papers on them at the very moment, yet this is precisely the intent of the Arizona law (U.S. citizens exempted). The U.S. federal law does not carry this penalty, either. While the feds always had the requirement to carry the papers, this requirement was infrequently enforced, and certainly not in my hypothetical situation, during a rogaine—the feds simply don't have the people.
But this is different. This means
duly deputized local law enforcement agent in Arizona can ask for documents, and arrest and detain people for not having them. And there is almost always some enforcement agent present within close reach of a rogaine or an O-meet.
Apr 26, 2010 2:44 AM
I'm going to have a hard time organizing an A-meet in Arizona while also encouraging a tourist boycott (as supported by my congresscritter).
Apr 26, 2010 2:55 AM
If you do organize it, make sure everyone knows about the requirements. Last thing you'd want is everyone who has a non-Arizonan accent to end in jail.
Apr 26, 2010 9:23 AM
and that is exactly why I'm not orienteering in the US :P
Apr 26, 2010 1:57 PM
Right Colm, because the farmers in Ireland are so incredibly friendly when they see orienteers run through their land.
Apr 26, 2010 2:20 PM
The key is not to be spotted...you'd only get yelled at - or get the dog set on you.. not arrested
Apr 26, 2010 3:54 PM
It's only a single state. So far.
Apr 26, 2010 4:06 PM
I'm really curious how this is going to play out. Do they really want everyone who goes out for a run, a bike ride, or to shoot hoops at the playground to carry their PASSPORT with them? If you're running around your neighborhood at night because it's 110 degrees during the day, is that suspicious enough to get carded? For a state that elite runners move to for training, they're sure making it hard to get out the door.
Apr 26, 2010 4:16 PM
Pink Socks
Next step: citizens will be implanted with microchips with citizenship status and all required paperwork. Get stopped? Just get scanned, and you're on your way!
Apr 26, 2010 5:15 PM
bct, no idea how the local authorities will handle the law. I have a feeling that a lot of cops aren't going to go out and ask random people for papers. Maybe not so in Sheriff Joe's county... but the whole thing is so ludicrous that I can't imagine it will last long.
Apr 26, 2010 6:03 PM
I have a feeling that a lot of cops aren't going to go out and ask random people for papers
If that happens, then according to the law the citizenry has the full right to sue law enforcement for not doing their jobs. The intent of the law is that they do go out and harrass people.
Apr 26, 2010 6:38 PM
@kupackman: I'm sure you meant that as a joke, but I guarantee you it's coming. My dog already has a chip.
Apr 26, 2010 9:51 PM
Eventually some will agitate for it personal chips so they don't have to carry papers. Perhaps citizens with suspicious minority appearances? tell me when this reaches New York and its a risk at Harriman. Alternatively, tell me when a map in Arizona appears in the 101 maps list.
Apr 27, 2010 2:17 AM
* If you're a meet organizer, contact the local law enforcement authorities and let them know what's going to be going on. They might realize that this is not going to be a fruitful place to be send out patrols (since most of the suspcious looking people are in fact going to be legit US citizens), or they might not. In doing so, you may get a sense as to what their feelings are on the matter, and be able to perhaps additionally warn the participants if the sheriff appears to take a dim view of such activities.
Apr 27, 2010 7:50 PM
Probably much ado about nothing. I'm surprised a federal district court hasn't already put an injunction on the enforcement of the law. Would imagine this will happen soon.
Apr 28, 2010 8:59 PM
just finished 2 days of map running and setting practice courses for my son here in Arizona... didn't run into Sheriff Joe, the Border Patrol, or any other law enforcement... only had to worry about the real dangers of dehydration, heat stroke, twisted ankles, and snake bite....
Apr 28, 2010 9:39 PM
The law takes effect in 90 days.
Apr 28, 2010 9:43 PM
Before anyone jumps to too many conclusions, read the law. The national media (including conservative Fox News) has reported it with a lot of embellishment and inaccuracy. This is unlikely to result in any hassles for orienteers or rogainers, proably less hassle than the already existing federal border patrol checkpoints which require all persons to stop, even though they are entirely within US territory tens of miles from the border.
Contrary to what has been reported, you're not being required to carry ID at all times, nor are you going to be stopped unless there is suspicion or probable cause. When a law is proposed to require ID on demand within the US I'll be among the first to oppose it.
If anyone wants to organize boycotts, please save it for federal and state actions which legitimately threaten our personal freedoms. I can think of plenty of recent legislation far more noxious and restrictive than this (inclduing the afforementioned existing checkpoints).
The law won't take efffect until July and it is already being challenged and won't take effect until challenges clear, but it appears to be very well thought out to avoid being overturned on constitutional grounds.
The federal government does need to take steps to make legal visits and legal immigration easier. But in the meantime, AZ has taken a laudable step to stem the tide of illegal and undocumented persons which is overwhelming medical, educational, prison, and other services within the state.
Apr 28, 2010 9:46 PM
"a law is proposed to require ID on demand within the US..." greencard holders are already supposed to carry that document with them at all times.
Apr 28, 2010 9:59 PM
Let me rephrase - a law to require
to produce ID on demand. Exactly like the way the media has reported the proposed AZ law, I am guilty of poor / incomplete phrasing.
Apr 28, 2010 10:38 PM
but the point is that if you're a citizen in a demographic that also contains a fair number of non-citizens, the law basically requires you to be able to prove you're legal or you risk deportation. Who defines "reasonable" belief? "the guy spoke with a funny accent so I had a reasonable belief that he might be from Latvia and overstayed his tourist visa..." Certainly not SB 1070, which also requires the law enforcement officials to enact the law fully, and to share and obtain immigration data from other jurisdictions. so much for everyone being equal. (oh yeah, also the law seems to require drivers to check the immigration status of all their passengers, or they risk being charged with people smuggling, 13-2929).
Apr 28, 2010 10:47 PM
Hi Mike! SB 1070
is on the Arizona website
Contrary to what has been reported, you're not being required to carry ID at all times,
True for citizens. Untrue for non-citizens. Untrue for legal visitors, temporary workers, or foreign students. And as a citizen you are indeed not required to carry ID. But you can be detained and questioned if you don't.
nor are you going to be stopped unless there is suspicion or probable cause.
The probable cause includes a foreign accent. The original says "WHERE REASONABLE SUSPICION EXISTS THAT THE PERSON IS AN ALIEN WHO IS UNLAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES, A REASONABLE ATTEMPT SHALL BE MADE, WHEN PRACTICABLE, TO DETERMINE THE IMMIGRATION STATUS OF THE PERSON". Obviously a law enforcement officer is not doing to discern your accent if you are driving around, but if you are, say, the winning team of the 2009 North American Rogaine Champs walking on a public highway and talking loudly, I'd say you'd be well within the reasonable suspicion as defined by this law.
it appears to be very well thought out to avoid being overturned on constitutional grounds
That may well be. It wasn't thought out to gel with the realities of immigration paperwork. It makes references to federal statutes that seemingly haven't been updated since 1940, and tries to enforce them.
2. IN VIOLATION OF 8 UNITED STATES CODE SECTION 1304(e) OR 1306(a).
8 USC 1304(e) says
Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him pursuant to subsection (d) of this section
and subsection (d), in turn, says
Every alien in the United States who has been registered and fingerprinted under the provisions of the Alien Registration Act, 1940, or under the provisions of this chapter shall be issued a certificate of alien registration or an alien registration receipt card in such form and manner and at such time as shall be prescribed under regulations issued by the Attorney General
There is an issue here. The text of the federal statute readily applies to LPRs (resident aliens), but doesn't apply literally to visitors and other nonimmigrants. There are other statutes that preempt it in that area. If you are a Canadian just driving in for a visit, you won't be fingerprinted and you won't get any sort of "alien registration card". If you come from Europe, you will get fingerprinted and will get an I-94 Departure Record, but it is not the "alien registration card" as understood by 8 USC 1304. Other statutes say you aren't required to have an alien registration card. In other words, you aren't "an alien ... who has been registered and fingerprinted under the provisions". You are some other kind of alien.
Now, suppose on that dark highway in the middle of a rogaine we've got an Arizona enforcement official trying to apply SB 1070, and in his custody we have a Latvian citizen with a current (or, worse, expired or duration-of-status) I-94. (There can be a multitude of reasons why the I-94 would expire and the alien would still be in legal status; conversely, a multitude of reasons under which the I-94 would be current and the alien, illegal.) The official is under obligation to determine, in a short time and under pressure of citizen lawsuit in case of inaction, whether 8 USC 1304 applies or not, and what other federal requirements would take place. My money is on that the Latvian citizen will be in jail until the officer obtains tjhe information that is necessary for his full education in the exact details of the Latvian national's particular immigration circumstances.
It is exactly for this reason that I think the bill is misguided, not because Arizona is trying to deal with a serious and real problem. This bill isn't the right tool. It places ample authority to cause trouble in the hands of people who know very little about the immigration system.
Apr 28, 2010 11:21 PM
Again for the record, I have no political axe to grind here. My main concern is that people, mostly non-citizens, who are in the U.S. legally, will be subject to adventures they wouldn't have if the bill weren't passed. This specifically applies to someone taking part in a rogaine.
Apr 28, 2010 11:25 PM
I keep writing comments in frustration and then deleting them, because I'd like to avoid a political discussion here. Apologies.
Apr 28, 2010 11:37 PM
It could be worse. If you're in Texas, don't give the governor's dog a threatening look.
Apr 29, 2010 1:11 AM
Pink Socks
I think this law needs a logo.
Apr 29, 2010 2:03 AM
I think this law needs a logo.
I think it already has one.
Apr 29, 2010 11:14 AM
The requirement to carry identification is controversial, for sure but it is a good reminder to all orienteering Americans to get yourself an up-to-date passport so you can participate in what promises to be two of the best orienteering meets of the decade - The North American Championships and Festival in British Columbia in July and The Canadian Championships on Ottawa, Ontario in August.
For ever Canadian and US citizens have not needed a passport to travel betwen our two countries. However this is one of the freedoms we have had to sacrifice in the face of governments needing to be seen to do something about the threat of terrorists.
Apr 29, 2010 11:34 AM
Ahh, now I know what the arrow in front of the funny-looking person in logo C means. "You! Out!"
Apr 29, 2010 10:44 PM
Ah, the silent "H". Sometimes I should keep my mouth shut as well. But this particular discussion did seem to have a distinctly political bent from the very beginning.
Apr 30, 2010 8:42 PM
Lou dobbs was just on good morning America this morning saying that the cops aren't allowed to racial profile. that was funny, cause robin/robyn asked him "what does an illegal immigrant look like?" and he never answered, she asked him several times.
Jul 28, 2010 7:24 PM
The federal judge who heard legal challenges to the law blocked the exact portion of it that was the source of my complaints above, and on exactly the grounds I mentioned (the matter that just about all parties to the debate seemed to happily skirt for their political gain, redirecting the debate towards things far more polarizing). A key part of the law was found to
"impose a 'distinct, unusual and extraordinary' burden"
immigrants and
visitors, regardless of the broader dispute about immigration and race. Other parts of the Arizona bill have been left in force.
Perhaps Arizona can now come up with something a bit more appropriate as a tool to deal with its very real problem. And, I again look forward to visiting the great state and rogaining there without fear of indefinite detention.
Jul 28, 2010 7:48 PM
Pink Socks
There should be an event called Rogaining Arizona, with a baby doll at each checkpoint location.
Jul 28, 2010 7:56 PM
Pink Socks
Actually, it would make more sense if all teams were required to take a baby doll with them.
Jun 25, 2012 6:45 PM
So what does the
Supreme Court decision
mean for rogainers (with or without an accent)?
A bit of a background: The show-me-your-papers provision of SB 1070 was so controversial that Arizona's House amended the original bill shortly after it was challenged in courts, and
blocked in part because of
the difficulties it would create for legal visitors to the state.
is the amended bill. As of the amended version, you can (Section 2B) still be detained for as long as it's necessary for the officer to find out your legal status, and (Section 3) it's still an Arizona crime to not carry your papers while you are out on the course. However, you can't be detained simply because you are speaking Latvian and the officer hears it, which the original version enabled; you must have broken, in the officer's opinion, "any ... law or ordinance of a county, city, or town in this state".
In today's ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States invalidated Section 3 and let (the amended) Section 2B stand. (Other provisions of the law were either not challenged in court, or don't readily apply to rogainers.) So hurrah—a Canadian TN national, for example, is as of now spared the requirement to carry at all times the whole stack of papers proving her legal right to be in the country, or face jail time!
It seems to me entirely reasonable for an esteemed state to verify the status of someone if it suspects that its laws have been broken. So, I think that most would agree now that rogaining in Arizona after today will no longer subject competitors to undue risk much in excess of what they would face in other states. Just, when speaking Latvian, make sure you obey that traffic light in the little town... or...
Jun 27, 2012 5:38 AM
Thank goodness!
Jun 27, 2012 8:50 PM
I am safe for two reasons:
- Majority Americans mistake my accent as Russian that I don't even get upset about it.
- I am not into Score-O formant orienteering and there is zero to nil chances that you might see me rogaining in Arizona from all the possibilities.
This discussion thread is closed.