text:
Social Security Numbers:
Improved SSN Verification and Exchange of States' Driver Records Would Enhance Identity Verification
GAO-03-920: Published: Sep 15, 2003. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 2003.
Additional Materials:
- Highlights Page:
- Full Report:
- Accessible Text:
(202) 512-5491
Office of Public Affairs
(202) 512-4800
Since September 11, 2001, more attention has been focused on the importance of identifying people who use false identity information or documents to obtain a driver license. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers states a service to verify social security numbers (SSNs) collected during the driver licensing process. This report examines states' use of SSA's verification service, factors that may affect the usefulness of the service, and other tools states use or need to verify identity.
GAO found that 25 states have used either one or both of the methods SSA offers for requesting SSN verification. Over the last several years, states used the batch and on-line method to submit over 84 million and 13 million requests, respectively. Although on-line use has been increasing, usage varied significantly among states, with 5 out of 18 states submitting over 70 percent of all requests. States decide to use SSA's service based on various factors, such as costs and state priorities. Weaknesses in SSA's design and management of its SSN verification service have contributed to capacity and performance problems and limited its usefulness. While SSA recently increased systems capacity and reduced outages, problems remain. For example, the level of service cannot be assessed because SSA has not established key performance measures. States are concerned that the high verification failure rate adds to their workloads. Several states noted that some of the failures could be prevented if SSA disclosed more information to states. States using the batch method are vulnerable to licensing individuals using SSNs of deceased persons because SSA does not match requests against its death files. In fact, GAO obtained licenses using fraudulent documents and deceased persons' SSNs in 2 states. Driver licensing agencies rely primarily on visual inspection of documents such as birth certificates, driver licenses, and U.S. immigration documents to verify applicants' identity. While states may use safeguards beyond visual inspection to verify documents, they lack the ability to systematically exchange identity information on all drivers with other states. Without a means to readily share all driver records, states face a greater risk for identity theft and fraud in the driver licensing process. A recent Department of Transportation report to Congress identified options that would provide states a system for exchanging records on all drivers and could help mitigate identity fraud.
Matter for Congressional Consideration
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In line with GAO's recommendation, in May 2005 Congress enacted legislation requiring states to electronically share information on all driver records.
Matter: In light of the homeland security implications associated with states' inability to systematically exchange driver license identity information and the need for sustained leadership in this area, the Congress, in partnership with the states, may wish to consider authorizing the development of a national data sharing system for driver records.
Recommendations for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In late 2004 SSA initiated actions to modify its batch SSN verification method, as GAO recommended. As of March 6, 2006, SSA had implemented the software that revised its batch SSN verification method and began informing driver licensing agencies when the SSNs for which they request verification belonged to individuals who SSA's records indicate are deceased. This will help states be alert to customers who may be fraudulently using a deceased person's identity information to obtain a driver license.
Recommendation: Considering the significant increase in the number of on-line requests that SSA anticipates receiving from states, as well as the weaknesses that we identified in SSA's service that may increase states' vulnerability to identity fraud, the Commissioner of Social Security should modify SSA's batch verification method to include a match against its nationwide death records
Agency Affected: Social Security Administration
Status: Closed - Not Implemented
Comments: SSA has not taken any actions to date to work with the states to explore options for reducing the nonmatch rate.
Recommendation: Considering the significant increase in the number of on-line requests that SSA anticipates receiving from states, as well as the weaknesses that we identified in SSA's service that may increase states' vulnerability to identity fraud, the Commissioner of Social Security should develop a strategy for improving the nonmatch rate for SSA's verification service. This should include identifying additional information it can reasonably and legally disclose to state driver-licensing agencies as well as actions states can take to prevent nonmatches.
Agency Affected: Social Security Administration
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: SSA has established measures to assess its performance for the online verification service. Driver licensing agencies that use SSA's online verification service submit requests to, and receive responses from, SSA through a network maintained by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). As of mid-2004, SSA had established a goal of responding to 95 percent of all requests within 5 seconds or less from the time AAMVA submits them to SSA and responding to the balance within 10 seconds or less.
Recommendation: Considering the significant increase in the number of on-line requests that SSA anticipates receiving from states, as well as the weaknesses that we identified in SSA's service that may increase states' vulnerability to identity fraud, the Commissioner of Social Security should develop performance measures essential to assessing the quality of the service provided.
Agency Affected: Social Security Administration
Explore the full database of GAO's Open Recommendations »
Mar 22, 2017
Face Recognition Technology:
DOJ and FBI Need to Take Additional Actions to Ensure Privacy and AccuracyGAO-17-489T: Published: Mar 22, 2017. Publicly Released: Mar 22, 2017.
Mar 21, 2017
Department Of Justice:
Continued Actions Needed to Enhance Program Efficiency and Resource ManagementGAO-17-471T: Published: Mar 21, 2017. Publicly Released: Mar 21, 2017.
Feb 7, 2017
Drug-Free Communities Support Program:
Agencies Have Strengthened Collaboration but Could Enhance Grantee Compliance and Performance MonitoringGAO-17-120: Published: Feb 7, 2017. Publicly Released: Feb 7, 2017.
Dec 14, 2016
Federal Judiciary:
Progress Made in Reducing Appellate Space, but Innovative Practices Should Be Shared across CourtsGAO-17-134: Published: Dec 14, 2016. Publicly Released: Dec 14, 2016.
Nov 30, 2016
Confidential Informants:
Status of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's Efforts to Address a GAO RecommendationGAO-17-265R: Published: Nov 30, 2016. Publicly Released: Nov 30, 2016. -
Elder Abuse:
The Extent of Abuse by Guardians Is Unknown, but Some Measures Exist to Help Protect Older AdultsGAO-17-33: Published: Nov 16, 2016. Publicly Released: Nov 30, 2016.
Aug 3, 2016
FACE Recognition Technology:
FBI Should Better Ensure Privacy and Accuracy [Reissued on August 3, 2016]GAO-16-267: Published: May 16, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 15, 2016.
Aug 1, 2016
Firearms Data:
ATF Did Not Always Comply with the Appropriations Act Restriction and Should Better Adhere to Its PoliciesGAO-16-552: Published: Jun 30, 2016. Publicly Released: Aug 1, 2016.
Jul 14, 2016
DOJ Grants Management:
Justice Has Made Progress Addressing GAO RecommendationsGAO-16-806T: Published: Jul 14, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 14, 2016.
Jul 5, 2016
Gun Control:
Analyzing Available Data Could Help Improve Background Checks Involving Domestic Violence RecordsGAO-16-483: Published: Jul 5, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 5, 2016.
Looking for more? Browse all our products here


text:
Home Insurance
Purchasing Massachusetts home insurance can get confusing, and at Vargas and Vargas Insurance Agency Inc we understand this. Although you are not legally required to purchase Mass home insurance as you are with MA car insurance, many mortgage companies are requiring it as part of their finance agreements with home owners. If you are faced with the sometimes daunting task of shopping for homeowner's insurance, don't fret! Vargas and Vargas Insurance Agency Inc is an independent insurance agency that can shop multiple carriers to get you the best home insurance policy available to you!
Homeowner's coverage doesn't have to be difficult to understand. Typically, a basic Massachusetts homeowners insurance policy will cover the following:
- The structure of your home
- Replacement costs
- Personal possessions (up to a set limit)
- Living expenses in case of a disaster
- Liability
You can also add supplemental policies such as:
- Valuable Articles/Floater policies (i.e. Jewelry Insurance)
- Flood policies
- Earthquake policies
- Umbrella policies (additional liability)
- Animal Liability (liability issues due to household pets)
The needs of every home owner are different and your Mass home insurance policy should reflect that. Whether you need home insurance in Boston, Springfield or anywhere in MA, the agents at Vargas and Vargas Insurance Agency Inc will create a Massachusetts homeowners insurance policy that will best suit you and your family. Contact us today for more information on our comprehensive homeowner's insurance policy options. Fill out our quick and simple form for a free Massachusetts home insurance quote!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Stone brews one with reclaimed water
"Toilet to draft" would have been a tasteless headline
Ian Anderson 5 p.m., March 23
Recently, the board of watchdog Utility Consumers' Action Network wrote a letter to its co-founder, Michael Shames, demanding that he return $474,000 that he took as bonuses on intervenor fees the organization was awarded for participation in matters of the California Public Utilities Commission. The UCAN board's letter to Shames was based on an interpretation letter it received from the California Attorney General's office. Charles Langley, a UCAN employee who as one of two whistle-blowers brought irregularities to the board's attention, wrote the Attorney General for a copy of the letter under the Public Records Act. Tania Ibanez of the AG's office wrote Langley denying the request because "the records you seek are confidential records related to our investigation" of UCAN, she wrote. It is not clear what that investigation is about. UCAN is also under criminal investigation of the U.S. Attorney's office, and will have to go through a state-mandated audit.
I would be far more worried about the US Attorney than the AG.
UCAN's board and hired lawyers made a big pitch to the AG several months before the organization filed for dissolution. There is a lot of concern that the AG's charity wing got fed a line, bought into it, and now wants to get itself off the hook -- and maybe get the UCAN brass off the hook, too. It is possible, however, that the AG is really investigating this matter, rather than assisting in a coverup. We'll have to see. Best, Don Bauder


text:
May 20, 2013
In April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released instructions for a claims processing edit to deny claims beginning May 1, 2013, when the physician listed on the claim as referring, ordering, or certifying physician for Part B services and Part A Home Health Services is not enrolled in Medicare's Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). ASHA learned in conversations with CMS officials, and in an announcement which indefinitely postponed the claims edit, the Medicare enrollment requirement applies specifically to claims from
For audiologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs), this requirement affects claims for cochlear implants and supplies, speech generating devices, and tracheoesophageal voice prostheses and supplies, as well as claims for Part A home health services.
Audiologists and SLPs must continue to include the NPI of the referring, ordering, or certifying physician on the claim form for diagnostic services and therapy services, but at this time do not need to ensure that the physician is enrolled in PECOS.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) included requirements for referring providers-physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician's assistants-to be enrolled in Medicare. The implementation of the mandate has been left to the discretion of CMS and has been rolled out in phases. The last phase, requiring physician enrollment-without which claims will be denied, was originally scheduled for May 1, but has since been postponed due to "technical issues." Because the mandate allows for open implementation, it is feasible that the requirement of enrolled referring, ordering, and certifying providers be extended to all Part B services in the future.
For more information on claims instructions, see the Medicare Part B Claims Checklist or contact Lisa Satterfield, ASHA's director of health care regulatory advocacy, at [email protected].
I Work in a Skilled Nursing Facility… and I Love It: A short-term clinical fellowship and the cultivation of an ability to listen turn into an unexpectedly rewarding career.
The Nuts and Bolts of Preparing for Audiology Telepractice: A telepractice expert shares what you need to know before—and how to prepare for—providing online services.
Active Boys May Develop Stronger Reading Skills
Site Help | A–Z Topic Index | Privacy Statement | Terms of Use © 1997-2017 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association


text:
The rebuilding Astros and Marlins made two picks each in the MLB phase of Thursday's annual Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings in Nashville. Houston selected Boston Red Sox reliever Josh Fields, a first-round pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, with the top overall choice.
"First thing I can say is I am so blessed to have this opportunity," Fields told Pawtucket broadcaster Aaron Goldsmith. "I had no idea that I was seen as one of the most likely guys to get taken, had no idea that I was even going to be close to No. 1."
A 27-year-old right-handed reliever, Fields was traded from the Mariners to the Red Sox in a late-July deal in 2011 involving veteran lefty Erik Bedard. In his only season in Boston's Minor League system, Fields compiled a 2.01 ERA and a 78-to-18 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 58 1/3 innings spanning 42 games split between Double-A Portland and Triple-A Pawtucket. Thanks to improved command of his plus fastball and breaking ball, he held opponents to a .183 batting average.
Per Rule 5 rules, the Astros must pay the Red Sox $50,000 for the rights to Fields, whom Boston left off its 40-man roster and thus unprotected. To retain his rights, Houston must also keep Fields on its 25-man roster throughout the 2013 season. (If he does not stay off the disabled list and remain on the 25-man roster for at least 90 days, he will be offered back to Boston for $25,000.)
The same rules will also apply to the Astros' first pick in the second round, Padres first baseman Nate Freiman. Like Rangers first baseman Chris McGuiness, the fifth overall pick and now an Indian, he hit 20-plus home runs in the Minors last season.
Sluggers were more the exception than the rule, though, as nine of the 15 draftees were pitchers, including eighth overall selection Kyle Lobstein. The Mets nabbed the Double-A right-hander from the Rays organization, then sold him to the Tigers.
One other trade was reported in the immediate aftermath of the draft: Boston shipped seventh pick Jeff Kobernus, a second baseman in Washington's system, to Detroit for Minor League outfielder Justin Henry.
Another former first-round pick, Cubs' 2007 selection Michael Burgess, went first overall in the Triple-A portion of Thursday's Draft. Burgess, who goes from Chicago to Houston, was one of 27 ballplayers chosen in the latter round (complete results from Triple-A Phase.
Major League Phase
Drafted By | Player | Pos | Drafted From |
Astros | Josh Fields | RHP | Red Sox |
Cubs | Hector Rondon | RHP | Indians |
Rockies | Daniel Rosenbaum | LHP | Nationals |
Twins | Ryan Pressly | RHP | Red Sox |
Indians | Chris McGuiness | 1B | Rangers |
Marlins | Alfredo Silverio | OF | Dodgers |
Red Sox* | Jeff Kobernus | 2B | Nationals |
Mets* | Kyle Lobstein | LHP | Rays |
D-backs | Starling Peralta | RHP | Cubs |
Phillies | Ender Inciarte | OF | D-backs |
White Sox | Angel Sanchez | INF | Angels |
Orioles | T.J. McFarland | LHP | Indians |
Rangers | Coty Woods | RHP | Rockies |
Astros | Nate Freiman | 1B | Padres |
Marlins | Braulio Lara | LHP | Rays |
Today on MiLB.com
Top Stories on MiLB.com
- Dodgers' Bellinger hits second spring homer
- Yankees Prospect Primer: Eyes on Torres
- Pioneer, Northwest leagues extend ASG pact
- Phillies Prospect Primer: Lots on doorstep
- A's Prospect Primer: Barreto on the cusp
- Swanson perfect at the plate in Braves' rout
- Meadows, Happ, Kelly head back to Minors
- Mets Prospect Primer: Rosario rising fast


text:
What's left to be said about Deep Purple? Together with Led Zeppelin The Who and Black Sabbath they are considered the fathers of heavy rock and to some the creators of heavy metal. One of the symbols of the seventies or as they often say... a legend. The line up called MK2 (Blackmore-Lord-Paice-Gillan-Glover) released albums that are milestones of rock: In Rock Machine Head and Fireball. Gillan and Glover left after the release of Who Do We Think We Are. Deep Purple decided to continue and entered one of the most controversial exciting and extreme phases of their career. Back then unknown vocalist David Coverdale (later superstar of his own band Whitesnake) and bass player Glenn Hughes joined the band. The following albums Burn and Stormbringer showed they could maintain the same levels of the previous incarnation of the band and reached the classic album status. When Blackmore decided to leave the band they surprisingly decided to continue recruiting guitarist Tommy Bolin. They released the great album Come Taste The Band and played in front of immensely large audiences at the peak of their glamourous lives... until excesses affected the band and Bolin tragically died of a heroin overdose. Deep Purple were then officially split up. In 1984 Deep Purple reformed with the original line-up featuring Gillan and Glover yet although a lot had happened since then the band is still touring the world and remains one of the most important names in rock history. It would be a big mistake to ignore the great music that Deep Purple produced between 1972 and 1976. 'Getting Tighter': 90 minute documentary of the story behind Deep Purple post Gillan years narrated by Lord and Hughes with never seen before live images backstage scenes rare visuals from the bands own archives. 'Rises Over Japan: Live' - 30 minute live concert in Japan including:01. Burn02. Love Child03. Smoke On The Water (including Georgia)04. You Keep On Moving05. Highway Star Extra Bonus Material: Come Taste The Band 2010 Reissue EPK Additional vintage material not used for the documentary Entire live CD with all 8 tracks as WAV files 01. Burn02. Getting Tighter03. Love Child04. Smoke On The Water (including Georgia)05. Lazy06. Homeward Strut07. You Keep On Moving08. Stormbringer
Check stock and price


text:
Hiring a car from Chania airport
Why hire a car at Chania Airport?
That all important first mile - driving out of Chania Airport:
Chania airport Q&A
Where are the car hire desks?
Once you've had a stretch and collected your bags, head for the airport's arrivals hall, where you'll find a number of car hire desks.
What should I buy at duty free?
No meal would be complete without Olive Oil. Central to Cretan cooking since 1800BC, Olive oil is a lasting taste of your trip worth taking home.
Are there any cashpoints?
Cash machines are available in the arrivals hall, but there are no banks so it may be worth taking some Euros with you.
Where's the best place to eat?
There is a small selection of bars in the terminal building which provide drinks and snacks.
The secret tip
If you ask a Cretan a question and the response is an upward movement of the head - this means you have been answered with a 'no'.
Chania airport the gateway to...
Chania Town
Distance: 10 miles
For a traditional flavour of this historical island, make 'The Old Town' your first port of call. Just a short drive from the airport, it's considered to be among the most beautiful and accessible spots on the entire island.
Distance: 7 miles
If you really want to get away from it all, head to Stavros. This tiny village on Crete's northern peninsular has a stunning circular bay filled with clear shallow waters . This particular spot is often much quieter than other beaches along the coast because without a hire car, most tourists miss Stavros all together.
Samariá Gorge
Distance: 38 miles
The 9 mile, Samariá Gorge is officially recognised by the council of Europe as one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Starting out at Omalos, this walk takes you through canyons, uninhabited villages and pine forests and ends with your arrival at a beach. Suitable for people of moderate, to good fitness only.
and 4 to drive to...
1. Botanical Park of Crete
Located at the foot of the White Mountains, the botanical park provides a refreshing alternative to towns and beaches. Spread over 20 hectares, there are plants, trees, a lake and amphitheatre to stroll through on your way to the park's restaurant which is stocked by seasonal produce grown onsite. Yum.
How to get there:
Follow signs out of Chania for Lakkoi, Omalos, Samariá for 15 miles. At Fourne, turn right, follow signs to the park and five minutes later, you're there.
2. Amari Valley
Situated between Chania and Heraklion, the Amari Valley takes you through traditional villages and the mountains beyond on a circular loop. Allow a full day, take your time and pack a picnic so you can stop somewhere scenic for lunch.
How to get there:
Take the New National Road to Rethymno. Shortly after Rehtymno the Amari is signposted.
3. Aptera Fort
Often overshadowed in tourist guides by the mighty Knossos, this ancient fort is often missed by the masses so is much less crowded. Look out from the fortress walls across the bay of Souda and the whole of Chania as if you're its emperor - just don't fling your friends into the sea if they refuse to peel grapes for you.
How to get there:
Take the E75/EO90 highway south out of town and follow it all the way to Aptera. The journey should take no more than 25 minutes and the roads alone make hiring a car worthwhile.
4. Georgioupolis
This small town just 40 minutes from the city has quaint stores filled with traditional crafts, cafes and winding narrow streets to explore. Top off a relaxing tour on foot with one on horseback. Tours and treks along the beach are suitable for experienced riders or beginners.
How to get there:
Follow the E75 motorway out of town, and stay on it until Georgioupolis is signposted.


text:
Ahoy me hearties! This buccaneer bubble bath from Childs Farm is the perfect way to sooth any little adventurers after a long days play. Concocted to keep even the most sensitive of skin moisturised and to sooth minds before its bed time. Approved by dermatology professionals to ensure newborns and above can enjoy it.
Check stock and price


text:
This is your resource to discuss support topics with your peers, and learn from each other.
04-04-2013 08:37 PM - edited 04-04-2013 08:39 PM
There are some tweaks you can make that will help. You can turn down the screen brightness in the settings, and also turn off any radios you are not currently using. For example many people don't use NFC much so why have that even on? Plus you can turn off the wifi radio when not in wifi areas. Also if you are only going to make calls, set the cell radio to 2G. (that turns off LTE) Also get some extra power cords, in particular the playbook cord, and keep then in convient places. I have 1 in my bed room, 1 in the living room, and 1 at my desk at work!
EDIT: Just noticed you are a Canadian, so this link is to the CB Canadian store.....
I having Z10 battery issue, after I update the OS 10.0.10.82 - STL100-1, my Z10 battery drain very fast.
It just only can standby for 7-8 hours only and need to charge again. Even I also turn off the location services, adjust the display brightness and manual active sync.
Same issues here. The battery lasts 4 hours at best, 90 minutes with heavy use. 45 minutes if I'm using the camera. Worse, every hour of standby drains about 20% of the battery ( I unplugged my phone at 9am and put it on the table without using it at all. Now at 11:15, it's at 59%. Every second or third time I charge the phone, it stops charging for no reason (i.e. the phone hasn't been touched or "jiggled" and the battery is at ~40% after "charging" all night...) I am using OEM charger HDW-24481-001 (although the phone says this is not the OEM charger....) I included part number in case somewhere there is a charger substitution in the supply chain that causes this. Based on the labels on the supplied charger, this may not be the right charger for a Z10, it's got a 750 mA max when I thought this was a 1700 mA battery..... (this came in the box with the Z10)
Also, I am starting to wonder if the charging port is less sturdy than required for a phone that needs this much charging. Mine often doesn't charge when plugged in, and wiggling the plug to angle down or up sometimes seems to help get the charging icon to come on. Of course, the missing feature of showing some kind of LED when charging is a drag - you have to activate the screen to see if it's charging and just that can cause enough movement to stop the charging. Obviously, this charging part gets far more use than the old blackberries, my old one I charged daily, this one, I plug in every chance I get, even if I just have 3 minutes, so it gets plugged in at least 20x per day, which it just may not be designed for (i.e. my 60 day old Z10 has been promisuously plugged into the charging port about 1200 times, which is about 3.5 years of my old BB being plugged in)....
Also, when charging, the charger doesn't supply enough power to actually charge the phone and allow it to be used. I was on a flight yesterday and while powered off, the battery drained from 11% to 3% over 1.5 hours of THE POWER BEING OFF!!! (or does the restart consume 7% of the battery - that's an awful thought too...) Then, when at a charging station with battery charging, the battery went to 0% while I was trying to check email. This means that the charger really isn't doing its job, or the phone from a basic hardware/firmware perspective has some serious unresolved power management issues, since while on external power, the battery continues to lose power instead of gain a charge.
The real problem is that the phone takes about 8 hours+ to charge. It discharges in 45 minutes to 4 hours. That means that there is no way to get through a day without multiple spares and some external charging mechanism for surplus batteries....
Is this gonna get fixed, or should I just give up now and stop the daily OS 10 aggravation??? I like Blackberry, and really don't want to learn Android, and I hate Apple, but this doesn't work. It's really not fair to your customers, Blackberry. I don't see a whole lot of happy voices on this forum, and we are the people who want to see you succeed. What are you doing for me to earn my continued loyalty???
Oh, and just in case it matters, the build is 10.1.0.2006, but this really can't matter that much. The last upgrade gave me ~15% better battery life. I really need 100-200% better for this to match other phones....
This blog post is what you need:
- http://crackberry.com/ten-tips-and-tricks-extend-y
Enjoy. If you need help, we are here.
Best regards,
Rodrigo Peixoto
fschutrumpf wrote:
The real problem is that the phone takes about 8 hours+ to charge. It discharges in 45 minutes to 4 hours. That means that there is no way to get through a day without multiple spares and some external charging mechanism for surplus batteries....
If your Z10 is discharging under moderate use in 4 hours and taking 8 hours to charge to 100%, you have other issues greater than all the other mentioned.
I am certain of that.
PIN: C0001B7B4 Display/Scan Bar Code | PIN: C0005A9AA Display/Scan Bar Code |
I unlock my device about 10 - 12 times an hour (it locks every 20 minutes, so typically it's unlocked but the screen is off. I.e. I spend 30-60 seconds looking at my device every 5 or 6 minutes.
Wifi and Bluetooth are typically off. NFC is off all the time.


text:
Hockey games are new for our family, and I'm so glad we were introduced to this great sport. SpringfieldMoms.org is a proud sponsor of the Springfield Junior Blues in their 20th anniversary season. For those of you who don't know much about hockey, it's a fun night out with the family. These players are amateur/student athletes competing in a professional environment who aspire to compete and study at the collegiate level. Only one of the Junior Blues team members hails from Springfield IL; the rest are from all over the country. Thanks to the numerous local families who open their homes to become a billet family for the out of town players! Admission for adults is $10, Kids under age 18 are $5 admission.
There are some fun things going on between periods. The boy to the left won 6 gourmet cupcakes from Cafe Moxo for shooting the puck in the goal, and many kids had a blast doing the "chuck a puck" for $1 to win a chance for free merchandise. Cheap and affordable snacks are for sale from Quaker Steak and Lube plus beer, soda, soft drinks as well.
The first two weekends the opposing teams are traveling from Alaska to compete!
It's really fun to see these kids working hard and competing against teams from around the United States.
Owner Dan Ferguson notes, "Jr. Hockey is an integral part in the process of becoming a collegiate athlete, and our goal is to lead the charge in developing quality hockey players and productive members of the community."
View their full schedule here! We hope to see you at the Nelson Center soon. Support our local team and cheer them on to victory while enjoying some quality family time!


text:
Amethyst and Purple Cultured Pearl Torsade Necklace With Sterling Silver. 18"
Item#: 795539
So rich and regal, this amethyst torsade necklace looks like it should cost much more. Designed with twisted strands of amethyst nuggets and 5-6mm cultured pearls. Includes 3" extender. Necklace fastens with a sterling silver lobster clasp.
Due to the incredible value on your Super Deal selection, no additional discounts apply.
Ross-Simons Presentation Box Your purchase includes an elegant Ross-Simons presentation box.
100% Moneyback Guarantee every item, every order, every day
Free Shipping on orders $250 or more
Only $7.95 Flat Rate for any order under $250
24/7 Live Help toll free at 1-800-835-0919
100% Secure Checkout verified by Norton Security
Recently Viewed Items:
Learn More About Pearls Freshwater Pearls Sterling Silver Semi-baroque Pearl Amethyst
Customer Ratings and Reviews
January 31, 2017
This necklace looks more expensive than it is
This is a beautiful necklace - definitely a statement piece! My only issue was one of the rings on the clasp had a gap. I had to use my needle nosed pliers to close it.
GrisGris, Memphis, TN
Bottom Line: I would recommend this to a friend!
September 17, 2014
Nice size and color
I receive raving complements every time I wear it.
GG, No CA
Bottom Line: I would recommend this to a friend!
February 20, 2014
This product is grate
I like it, the necklace look gorgeous and expensive, I recommended it.
Bottom Line: I would recommend this to a friend!
April 3, 2013
Great necklace
Great necklace--I love the color of the stones and the style of the necklace.
RES, Oreland, PA
Bottom Line: I would recommend this to a friend!


text:
Idaho Hunt Planner We got game.
Plan your next hunt.
The Idaho Hunt Planner is an interactive search and mapping engine for Idaho Hunting Regulations.
Search Tools
- New Hunt Planner! - Filterable Grid
Try out our new filterable grid! Tick off your preferences and quickly filter hunts to your preferences. - Hunt Planner Classic - Classic Wizard
Answer what, where, when and how to display matching hunts. Use advanced options to refine your results using harvest statistics and drawing odds. - Trip Planner
Search for multiple game animals and weapons. - Search Drawing Odds
Find current hunts by querying past drawing odds. - Search Harvest Statistics
Find current hunts by querying past harvest statistics.
Hunt Area Maps
- Hunt Planner Map Center
Make your own maps. Pan, zoom and overlay layers including hunt boundaries, topography, aerial photos and land management. - 2016 Hunt Area Map Index
Find the hunt boundary you are looking for and jump directly to maps and information. - Download Shapefiles or Google Earth Layers
Game Management Units, Elk Zones, Controlled Hunt Areas, Access Yes Properties and other layers from the Map Center.
Browse Statistics
- Harvest Statistics by year, species and weapon
- Raw Mandatory Harvest Reports as they arrive unfiltered or corrected
- Drawing Odds for controlled hunts by year and species
- 2014 Hunt Harvest Statistics and Drawing Odds condensed table summary
Quick Filters
Hunts by Species
- Mule & White-Tailed Deer
- Rocky Mountain Elk
- Pronghorn Antelope
- Black Bear
- Mountain Lion
- Gray Wolf
- Moose
- California & Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
- Mountain Goat
Hunts by Region
- Region 1 - Panhandle
- Region 2 - Clearwater
- Region 3 - Southwest
- Region 4 - Magic Valley
- Region 5 - Southeast
- Region 6 - Upper Snake
- Region 7 - Salmon


text:
Anybody can sue almost anybody for almost anything in this country. The job of a release is twofold: One is to make sure that if you are sued, you have a defense in court. The other, and in some ways the more important, is to dissuade your photographic subjects from filing a suit by making it clear at the outset that they are giving their permission to be photographed.
Q: Am I legally permitted to photograph strangers in public places? Are city and state parks considered public places?
A: Yes, you can photograph strangers in public places, unless you do it to such an extent and in such a way that you become a harasser or nuisance to the public.
City and state parks are generally public places. Figuring out what is or isn't a public place is usually easy, but not always. If the public is allowed free and unrestricted access to a place, like streets, sidewalks and public parks, it is probably a public place (although parts of sidewalks and what appear to be public parks may be privately owned). Once you go indoors, you are probably no longer in a public place, and some person or entity can probably make the rules, including restrictions on making photographs.
Note that even in public places, police officers have broad powers to protect the public from possible harm and to enforce the local ordinances. If a cop tells you to stop, you'd better obey promptly and defer the arguments until after you've checked with a lawyer.
Q: If I photograph a man doing something silly such as slipping on a banana peel and the picture appears in a newspaper, can he sue me for holding him up to ridicule?
A: In the areas of defamation, libel, etc., truth is almost always a good defense. Assuming the photo is not staged or manipulated, i.e., that it is a true and accurate image of what really happened, and assuming it is used for editorial purposes and not trade or advertising, the photography by itself will probably not be a source of liability. However, if the newspaper decides to do something like run it with a headline that says "King of the Klutzes" and an embarrassing or humiliating story, there could easily be a successful lawsuit. The liability, though, would belong to the publisher of the newspaper, not the photographer, although the photographer would probably be stuck having to defend him- or herself in the suit. Even worse, the photographer may have signed an agreement with the publisher in which he/she promised to indemnify the publisher. In that case, the photographer would be stuck with all of the costs and liabilities, even though the fault would be the publisher's.
Q: If I photograph a crowd at a baseball stadium and it's published, but the boss of one of the people in the audience recognizes him as an employee who called in sick that day and fires him, can he sue me for causing him to lose his job?
A: If it is published as an editorial photo, not as part of an ad or used for other trade purposes, he would be unlikely to win such a suit.
Q: If I take a picture of a seedy neighborhood and a magazine editor writes a caption describing it as a red light district, can I be sued for defamation by someone shown in the picture?
A: Yes, which is why your paperwork with the magazine has to make it clear that there is no model release (if there is none). Ideally, the magazine should agree to indemnify the photographer against any damage from publishing the picture, since the magazine is the one that controls the use of the photo, and it is the use — not the photograph — that creates the liability. Unfortunately for photographers, in today's world, that seldom happens.
Q: When does the right of privacy protect someone from having his picture taken?
A: When a person has taken steps that would give rise to a reasonable expectation of privacy. If you go into a room with closed doors and window shades pulled down, you would probably have a reasonable expectation of privacy, and someone putting a fiber-optic lens under the door and taking your picture would probably be liable for invading your privacy. If you are sitting at a window table in a restaurant, you are probably fair game.
Q: If I stand outside a store and take a picture for publication of someone inside, either through the door or store window, is that a violation of some sort?
A: Probably not. Standing in a store with glass windows and doors is not a situation that would give a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Q: What are the rules about photographing nudes?
A: This is a huge and volatile topic. First, let's assume we're talking about subjects who are legally competent adults. Let's also assume that you are taking the photographs with the models' knowledge and permission, and that they have given you valid model releases. The language of the release covers both privacy and defamation issues, so you should be covered on that score.
That leaves the question of whether the photos are obscene. If they are, you could be charged with violating state and/or local obscenity laws. What is obscene? The U.S. Supreme Court has struggled with this question. Justice Potter Stewart characterized it as "trying to define what may be indefinable." The Court's guidelines, if you can really call them that, are hardly more than the instinctive reactions of the people in the street:
"(a) whether 'the average person, applying contemporary community standards' would find that work, taken as a whole, appeals to the prurient interest… (b) whether the work depicts or describes, in a patently offensive way, sexual conduct specifically defined by applicable state law; and (c) whether the work, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary, political or scientific value."
The kicker is the "community standards" part, especially in an internet era. Not long ago, a San Francisco couple running an internet website found themselves indicted for violating obscenity laws in Tennessee, and the community standards in those two communities are presumably quite different.
Q: If I photograph my young children in the bathtub and send the film out for processing, could the processor turn the film over to the police? Could I be prosecuted for child pornography?
A: This area is a real hornet's nest of emotions and political sensitivity. Yes, the processor could, and might, turn the film over to the police, and yes, you could be prosecuted for child pornography. You wouldn't necessarily be convicted, but the whole process would be enough to ruin or at least severely damage your life and reputation. Just ask some of the photographers to whom this has happened.
There are occasional reports of over-zealous lab employees inappropriately blowing the whistle over photographs no more offensive than the classic naked baby on a bearskin rug. These days, you are better off using digital cameras and printing your own photos than using a lab where unclothed children are in the picture.
Next: Which Form to Use


text:
Log In using Facebook
Log In
Social Media
Mobile Health
PR & Marketing
Use inspirational language in your promotional videos
See how Cabell Huntington Hospital celebrated the "unsung" heroes of their EMS teams in this well-narrated video.
Highlight your doctor's philanthropic activities
Meet Joe DiCara, a Northwestern Memorial Hospital doctor who started Chicago Youth Programs, which "improves life opportunities and health of at-risk youth" when he was in medical school.
Reward outstanding staff members
See how one thankful patient gave back to a Siteman Cancer Center worker who brightens her hospital visits.
Promote healthy eating in your community
Cleveland Clinic hosts a weekly farmer's market during the summer. Listen to a hospital social worker sing about the market, to the tune of "This Land is Your Land."
Film a trailer for your hospital's research projects to raise interest
Meet the Super Agers, healthy, intelligent men and women above the age of 95 who are taking part in Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Longevity Genes Project.
Find creative ways to entertain patients
Watch this fun song by Dr. Diddly Dee and Dr. Chi Chi, two clowns who participate in Miami Children's Hospital's Clown CareSM program.
Cool video idea: Patient of the month program
Meet one of St. Jude's Hospital's patients of the month, McKaylee Borlund. McKaylee is a 20-month-year old "girly girl" with a fondness for cooking.
Find your target audience
See how Northwest Hospital attracts the attention of mothers in its promotional video for the new Women's Wellness Center.
Encourage your staff to have fun, while making promotional videos
See how St. Mary's of Michigan Standish Hospital staff sings and dances their way through work.
Emphasize empathy in your promotional videos
Watch this beautifully done video for Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Nebraska. One mother says, "They've given our children a second chance at life."
Use a cartoon in your next hospital video
Watch Centura Health's CEO meet "Moving Upstream Buddy," a cartoon that is dedicated to losing weight.
Give patients handmade cards on special days
Watch how one nurse at Seattle Children's Hospital makes unique cards for cancer patients on "Transplant Day."
Highlight internal hospital staff programs
Find out how much Northwestern Memorial's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program means to hospital employees.
Feature your hospital's blood donators in a video
See how blood donations saved one woman's life.
Share your hospital's message without speaking
Watch Erlanger Health's tear jerking submission to Good Morning America's "In Three Words" contest.
Use posters in your hospital promotional videos
Find out what numbers inspire Baylor Health Care System patients and staff affected by cancer.


text:
Ellis Paul
View in iTunesTo preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music.
A troubadour, a singer/songwriter, a folky, and a storyteller -- all are fair labels for this artist, but they do not quite suffice. However, the tattoo of Woody Guthrie worn proudly on his arm is a good starting place from which to grasp Ellis Paul, for it is from the Woody Guthrie tradition that he hails, and Maine as well. Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and James Taylor are also listed among his influences, and their spirits seem to occasionally grace his work. With an acoustic guitar in hand, he weaves intimate, provocative, and romantic tales of lives that were obviously witnessed by a most-talented voyeur. Based in Massachusetts, Paul has been called the quintessential Boston songwriter more than a few times and has garnered the recognition and awards to back up that claim, including a shelf full of Boston Music Awards. Since coming onto the scene in 1993 with his independent debut, Say Something, Paul hasn't slowed or weakened as a performer or a writer. Spending two-thirds of most years on the road has helped him perfect both crafts, with a lot of practice on-stage and a lot of people whose stories he retells in song. In fact, his 1994 album Stories proved enchanting enough to secure him a deal with Rounder Records and a national following of dedicated fans. Over the years and albums, his songs have gotten more personal. He purposely turned the looking glass onto his own life for 1998's aptly titled Translucent Soul as he publicly worked through the pain of his divorce. Following hot on the heels of 1999's double-CD Live, the new millennium saw Paul's song "The World Ain't Slowing Down" featured in Me, Myself and Irene starring Jim Carrey. His eighth studio release, a collection of previously unreleased tracks called Sweet Mistakes, arrived in 2001, followed by Speed of Trees (2002), a two-disc career retrospective (2006), a children's record inspired by the birth of his second daughter called The Dragonfly Races (2008), and, finally, an all-new studio album, The Day After Everything Changed, in January 2010. In 2012, Paul released his second children's record, The Hero in You, which featured songs about Benjamin Franklin, Georgia O' Keefe, Rosa Parks, and Thomas Edison, and other notable Americans that Paul deemed heroic. ~ Kelly McCartney


text:
Exceptional late 19th century Royal Crown Derby triple handle Loving Cup in a rich Imari pattern highlighted in gilt.
Derby porcelain was founded in 1747 by Andre Planche who partnered with William Duesbury in 1756. The name Crown Derby applied when King George III granted permission for Derby to incorporate the crown in its mark. Derby eventually merged with Chelsea in 1770 and Bow Porcelain in 1776, keeping the Derby name. Royal Crown Derby is still in production today, and their name is synonymous with high quality porcelain and china. Their beautiful Imari patterns are consistently collected by the connoisseurs of fine English china.
The Loving Cup is in excellent condition with a small amount of gilt and enamel wear commensurate with age.
Size 4 1/2" H x 5" D.
4 other shoppers have this item in their Cart or Wish List .
Antiques, Decorative Items, and Fine Art for everyone- from the new collector to the connoisseur
M O V I N G - S A L E on many fine items, some reduced 50% or more with Make An Offer. Please check out our "sale items".


text:
Kershaw Leek 1660ST
KERSHAW LEEK SERRATED 1660STThe Leek series includes some of our most popular knives. And no wonder. Kershaw's Leeks offer Ken Onion's distinctive design as well as the SpeedSafe ambidextrous assisted opening system. With SpeedSafe, the user can smoothly and easily deploy the blade with one hand, either left or right.Leeks come in a wide variety of handle styles, some with technologically advanced coatings for enhanced performance. From simple bead-blasted stainless steel to "smoked" aluminum to a wide array of colors, you'll find a Leek that's the perfect everyday carrying knife for you. All Leeks include a safety tip-lock and a reversible/removable pocket clip.
- SpeedSafe
- Frame Lock
- Serrated
- Thumb Stud
- Pocket Clip
- Wrist / Fitness GPS
- Automotive GPS Units
- Handheld GPS Units
- Chartplotters / GPS
- Fishfinders / GPS
- Motorcycle / ATV GPS
- Two-Way Radio / GPS
- Safety & Tracking
- Camping & Outdoors
"Great selection, unbeatable prices, fast shipping. I am extremely happy with Tiger GPS and am recommending them to everyone I know."
- Gary, West Virginia
"Prompt shipment, great communication and a willingness to work for the customer. I would definitely highly recommend Tiger GPS!"
- Karen, California
"It arrived earlier than I expected. I also like the fact that I got e-mail from them confirming my order and giving me their contact info right away. It seemed personalized which I like."
- Stephen, Massachusetts
"The most informative site I have come across. Prices are amazing too - not sure why you would shop for GPS anywhere else."
- Wendy, Louisiana
"These guys know their stuff. They answer their phone right away, and the knowledgeable reps helped me pick the right GPS and even saved me some money!"
- Robert, New York
"No other site is willing to ship to a military APO address, and GPS is crucial out here. Great prices - thank you for supporting the troops."
- Edwin, USMC in Iraq


text:
2015 Annual Report
Prior Annual Reports
- 2014 Annual Report »
- 2013 Annual Report »
- 2012 Annual Report »
- 2011 Annual Report »
- 2010 Annual Report »
- 2009 Annual Report »
- 2009 Mid-Year Report »
- 2007 Annual Report »
- 2006 Annual Report »
- 2005 Annual Report »
- 2004 Annual Report »
Independent Rating Agencies
NIF has received a top rating from CharityWatch (formerly the American Institute of Philanthropy). The rating is based on numerous factors including the percentage of expenses spent on programs, cost of fundraising, the years of available assets, and compensation of executives. (membership needed)
CharityWatch is a nationally prominent charity watchdog service whose purpose is to help donors make informed giving decisions. CharityWatch's standards for evaluating charities are considered the most stringent in the sector.
A BBB accredited charity is an organization that meets all 20 of the BBB Standards for Charity Accountability based on a review of information and materials provided by the organization. There is no charge to the charity for the evaluation completed by the BBB.


text:
Community Baptist Church Fall Revival (Henderson, NV)
REVIVAL TIME AT COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH!! OCTOBER 16-18, 2013, 6:30 P.M.October 17, 2013 . 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Acts 3:19-26 REVIVALIST: PASTOR KELCEY A. WEST "Now it's time to change your ways! Turn to face God so he can wipe away your sins, pour out showers of blessing to refresh you, and send you the Messiah he prepared for you, namely, Jesus. SPECIAL GUESTS: Reverend Desi Coleman, Carver Baptist Church, Reverend Eric Coleman, Reverend Anthony Rankin, Nehemiah Ministries Christian Church, Sister Emma Davis-Shell, Sister Cynthia Wilson, Mountaintop Ministries, Deacon Curtis Wilson, Truelove Baptist Church. Community Baptist Church Reverend Sam Roberson, Pastor/Teacher 245 East Foster Avenue Henderson, NV 89011 Telephone 702-565-0071 |


text:
Personal Information
Login Information
or login
The NextBolt NX4 is the latest weatherproof biometric deadbolt lock from the biometric industry's sales leader Actuator Systems.
Best Accolades of any lock in it's class:
Never worry about losing or locking your key inside again by using the power of your fingerprint! The Secure Mount Edition adds extra security by adding two additional internal mounting points. The NextBolt NX4 is the most advanced biometric deadbolt available today and is a stylish, rock solid option for securing your home or office using keyless fingerprint recognition technology for fast entry with maximum security. The deadbolt opens in less than a second and includes an Impact Alarm so if someone tries to break in, a high-pitched alarm sounds to alert you and your neighbors and scare off the intruder. Easy to add or delete any user individually (new for 2011/2012) -no more giving out copies of your key or codes. The NextBolt NX4 has a fast enrollment mode (new for 2011/2012) for rapidly adding users for situations such as small businesses where more than a few users are necessary. Holds 99 fingerprints and comes in Polished Brass, Oil Rubbed Bronze and Satin Nickel finishes.
Latch Type: ANSI grade deadbolt, includes a standard keyway and fits either left or right handed doors. Weatherproof designed for outdoor use in temperatures -30 F to 150 F. Operates for thousands of openings with just 4 standard AA batteries and does not require you re-enroll when you replace them. Two Year warranty. The kit includes: ANSI Grade, UL 3-hr fire-rated deadbolt, 3 Nickel plated backup keys and an expertly written users guide. The NextBolt is CE, FCC, ANSI and UL Certified and works with wood or metal doors of almost any size (up to 2 ¼" thick).
The entire unit is constructed from beautifully polished hardened steel. Assembly level/degree of difficulty: Intermediate.
Warranty Period | Two Years |
Fingerprint Sensor Type | New Advanced CMOS Optical |
Number of Users | 99 |
Verification Type | 1 to N |
Scanning Time | <1 second |
False Acceptance Rate(FAR) | <0.0001% |
False Rejection Rate (FRR) | <0.01% |
Power Supply | AA size alkaline batteries x 4 |
Operating Temperature | -30 F to 150 F |
Dimensions ( L x W x D ) | 6'' x 3'' x 1.4'' |
Weight | 5.2 lbs |
Door Requirement | Wood, Metal or Fiber |
Manufacturer | Actuator Systems |
Spec Sheet | No |


text:
SpongeThrow up the sponge. Give up; confess oneself beaten. The metaphor is from boxing matches. "We must stand up to our fight now, or throw up the sponge. There's
no two ways about the
matter" — "We hear that the followers of the Arab chief have thrown up the sponge." —Newspaper paragraph, April 2nd, 1888. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894


text:
Tuna Salad with all the extras!
- 5 4-oz cans chunk light tuna, drained -
- 1 cold cooked potato, peeled -
- ½ onion -
- 4–5 stalks celery, cleaned and chopped -
- 1 kosher dill pickles -
- ½ cup mayonnaise -
- ½ tsp black pepper -
1. Grate the potato by hand on a large shred and place in a mixing bowl.
2. Place the onions, celery, and pickles in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse mixture just a few times until the vegetables are chopped but not too fine. Add to the grated potatoes.
3. Place the tuna, mayonnaise, and black pepper into the processor and blend just until smooth. Add to the bowl of vegetables and mix to combine. Note The potato will be easier to grate after it sits in the refrigerator a minimum of 24 hours.


text:
One of the best parts of making pie crust is that you always have pie crust leftover! Don't throw that pie crust away – make Pie Fries! Flaky, tender pie crust covered in butter and cinnamon sugar. Yum!! I saw this cute idea in one of my Food Network magazines and had to try it. You might even want to make pie crust just so you can make Pie Fries To make your pie dough please follow my Perfect Pie Crust Tutorial. Roll your dough out a little thicker than [Continue Reading…]
You are here: Home / Archives for pie dough


text:
Instructions: |
Controls: Left Arrow Right Arrow Up Arrow = Shield CTRL = Fire |
Play Free Phoenix Video Game Free NES Video Games Free Arcade Games |
Requirements: Get Flash |
Alternative Way to Play This Game Online: If unable to get this Shockwave game to work, we offer an alternative ways to play this game in your web browser that does not require this plugin. Please go to http://www.tripletsandus.com/80s/80s_games/arcade.htm and play the HTML5 version or Java version of this game. Have fun! |
New Buy Your Favorite 80's Video Games for Windows Online New
Disclaimer: I did not write any of these games myself. These games are provided AS IS and with NO warranty. I have verified all games are virus free and safe. Please DO NOT email me with any problems encountered while playing these games! All copyrights are upheld with their respective game owners. |


text:
{State Office: Early Release-Late Openings/Closures} {Link to Daily flag status alert information for US and Connecticut State flags flying in Connecticut} {Connecticut Still Revolutionary-Select Here to Visit CTVisit.com} {HLS Tips} |
GOV. MALLOY DIRECTS STATE AGENCIES TO COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Also Advises Residents to Prepare for Hurricane Season (HARTFORD, CT) Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed an executive order directing all state agency commissioners and department heads to comply with the National Incident Management System (NIMS), a federal emergency management practice that provides a consistent, nationwide framework among governmental and nongovernmental agencies when responding to natural disasters or other emergency situations. By requiring state agencies to follow these specific standards and practices, we will better ensure a swift, coordinated response to emergency situations in Connecticut, Governor Malloy said. We know that hurricanes and tropical storms are going to have an impact in Connecticut and all levels of government must be prepared. Under Governor Malloys Executive Order No. 34, commissioners and department heads will be required to work with the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) to receive NIMS training, including active participation in planning and training exercises. NIMS was used extensively by state agencies and municipalities in response to both Super Storm Sandy and the February blizzard, in addition to the Sandy Hook shootings. Governor Malloy today also reminded Connecticut residents that the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 and residents should be mindful of preparedness measures. Although Super Storm Sandy affected Connecticut last year on October 29, the principal threat period for Connecticut is from mid-August through mid-October. I urge residents to know what potential risks your community and neighborhood may face, such as storm surge, flooding, road or bridge closures, Governor Malloy said. Personal preparedness is essential. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a very active hurricane season with 13 to 20 named storms. Around 7 to 11 of them could become hurricanes, with 3 to 6 possibly becoming major hurricanes. This is well above the seasonal average of 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes. Governor Malloy offered the following preparedness tips: Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit Family Emergency Plan ### For Immediate Release: June 12, 2013 Contact: Scott DeVico Connecticut Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection 860-685-8246 (office) 203-525-6959 (cell) |
Login |
Register State of Connecticut Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, and Web Site Accessibility Policy. Copyright © 2002-2017 State of Connecticut.


text:
Top Definition
The direct opposite of a cool cat Commonly used whenever the intent is to say that one is not a cool cat, but the hurting of that one's feelings is not desired. The expression leaves the victim confused, and allows the speaker to enjoy both having insulted the person and confused them, making any argument on the subject virtually impossible.
Joe Shmo: "Hey, do you think I'm a cool cat?"
Jay Shmay: "Nah man, you'se a warm cat."
Joe Shmo: "Oh, well, thanks?"
Jay Shmay: "Hehe"
Jay Shmay: "Nah man, you'se a warm cat."
Joe Shmo: "Oh, well, thanks?"
Jay Shmay: "Hehe"
by Wahrmcaht
January 05, 2011
The Urban Dictionary Mug
One side has the word, one side has the definition. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Lotsa space for your liquids.
Buy the mugThe Urban Dictionary T-Shirt
Smooth, soft, slim fit American Apparel shirt. Custom printed. 100% fine jersey cotton, except for heather grey (90% cotton).
Buy the t-shirt


text: 84% off Movado Eliro 0605297 Women's Watch $219.00 $1395.00 + Free Shipping See It! About this Deal $219 with free shipping once you apply coupon code AFFSPRING Flag this deal Edit deal What's the matter? Choose a reason Dead deal Duplicate Bad link Spam Inaccurate No value Alive again Comments (1) hberna3 Mar 19, 2011 I love my Movado watch, and this is a good price. Reply Cancel Load More Comments


text:
VIDEO: Boos And A Blooper For A-Rod
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Here's a better look and listen to what it was like Monday night in Chicago when New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez returned to the lineup on the same day he was hit with a 211-game suspension for allegedly using performance-enhancing substances (he can play while he appeals that punishment).
As we said last night, he got the kind of greeting you would expect from an opposing team's crowd: plenty of boos. A-Rod managed to get a hit his first time up -- a bloop single to left field. It was his only hit of the evening. The Yankees lost to the White Sox, 8-1.
Copyright 2013 NPR. To see more, visit www.npr.org.
To view PDF documents, Download Acrobat Reader.
Please stay on topic and be as concise as possible. Leaving a comment means you agree to our Community Discussion Rules. We like civilized discourse. We don't like spam, lying, profanity, harassment or personal attacks.


text:
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog:
In the last decade, numerous wind energy generation projects spanning the state of Kansas have come online. While it is clear that the nineteen wind energy projects currently in operation and under construction in Kansas have significantly impacted the Kansas economy at the local, county and state levels, specific data about the actual economic impacts generated by these projects is not readily available. This report provides empirical, factual data based upon reports and actual experiences of Kansas citizens, utilities, and project developers. The report then seeks to compare that empirical data against non-partisan academic studies of the potential economic impacts of wind generation for state and local economies.
The key findings of this report are as follows:
1. New Kansas wind generation is cost-effective when compared to other sources of new intermittent or peaking electricity generation.
Dockets filed for recently built utility energy projects indicate that wind projects are providing Kansas utilities with cheaper power per megawatt-hour ("MWh") than other forms of intermittent or peaking electricity generation, including natural gas. As a result, the impact on electricity rates for retail customers for new wind generation is roughly equivalent to, or often less than, the rate impact that would be caused by other forms of new generation.
Please see full publication below for more information.
Firefox recommends the PDF Plugin for Mac OS X for viewing PDF documents in your browser.
We can also show you Legal Updates using the Google Viewer; however, you will need to be logged into Google Docs to view them.
Please choose one of the above to proceed!
LOADING PDF: If there are any problems, click here to download the file.
See more »
DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.
© Polsinelli | Attorney Advertising
Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
Sign up to create your digest using LinkedIn*
JD Supra provides users with access to its legal industry publishing services (the "Service") through its website (the "Website") as well as through other sources. Our policies with regard to data collection and use of personal information of users of the Service, regardless of the manner in which users access the Service, and visitors to the Website are set forth in this statement ("Policy"). By using the Service, you signify your acceptance of this Policy.
JD Supra collects users' names, companies, titles, e-mail address and industry. JD Supra also tracks the pages that users visit, logs IP addresses and aggregates non-personally identifiable user data and browser type. This data is gathered using cookies and other technologies.
The information and data collected is used to authenticate users and to send notifications relating to the Service, including email alerts to which users have subscribed; to manage the Service and Website, to improve the Service and to customize the user's experience. This information is also provided to the authors of the content to give them insight into their readership and help them to improve their content, so that it is most useful for our users.
JD Supra does not sell, rent or otherwise provide your details to third parties, other than to the authors of the content on JD Supra.
If you prefer not to enable cookies, you may change your browser settings to disable cookies; however, please note that rejecting cookies while visiting the Website may result in certain parts of the Website not operating correctly or as efficiently as if cookies were allowed.
Users who opt in to receive emails may choose to no longer receive e-mail updates and newsletters by selecting the "opt-out of future email" option in the email they receive from JD Supra or in their JD Supra account management screen.
JD Supra takes reasonable precautions to insure that user information is kept private. We restrict access to user information to those individuals who reasonably need access to perform their job functions, such as our third party email service, customer service personnel and technical staff. However, please note that no method of transmitting or storing data is completely secure and we cannot guarantee the security of user information. Unauthorized entry or use, hardware or software failure, and other factors may compromise the security of user information at any time.
If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, you must immediately notify us of the problem by contacting us at firstname.lastname@example.com. In the unlikely event that we believe that the security of your user information in our possession or control may have been compromised, we may seek to notify you of that development and, if so, will endeavor to do so as promptly as practicable under the circumstances.
Except as otherwise described in this privacy statement, JD Supra will not disclose personal information to any third party unless we believe that disclosure is necessary to: (1) comply with applicable laws; (2) respond to governmental inquiries or requests; (3) comply with valid legal process; (4) protect the rights, privacy, safety or property of JD Supra, users of the Service, Website visitors or the public; (5) permit us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain; and (6) enforce our Terms & Conditions of Use.
In the event there is a change in the corporate structure of JD Supra such as, but not limited to, merger, consolidation, sale, liquidation or transfer of substantial assets, JD Supra may, in its sole discretion, transfer, sell or assign information collected on and through the Service to one or more affiliated or unaffiliated third parties.
This Website and the Service may contain links to other websites. The operator of such other websites may collect information about you, including through cookies or other technologies. If you are using the Service through the Website and link to another site, you will leave the Website and this Policy will not apply to your use of and activity on those other sites. We encourage you to read the legal notices posted on those sites, including their privacy policies. We shall have no responsibility or liability for your visitation to, and the data collection and use practices of, such other sites. This Policy applies solely to the information collected in connection with your use of this Website and does not apply to any practices conducted offline or in connection with any other websites.
We reserve the right to change this Policy at any time. Please refer to the date at the top of this page to determine when this Policy was last revised. Any changes to our privacy policy will become effective upon posting of the revised policy on the Website. By continuing to use the Service or Website following such changes, you will be deemed to have agreed to such changes. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, as it may be amended from time to time, in whole or part, please do not continue using the Service or the Website.
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, your dealings with this Web site, or if you would like to change any of the information you have provided to us, please contact us at: email@example.com.
Already signed up? Log in here


text:
Includes 1 Red deck. Has the rider back logo in the middle of the card backs.
Many professionals prefer the flexibility and durability of plastic cards. Bicycle Prestige offers unmatched durability and is the only 100% plastic card to offer a paper-like feel. Perfect for a neighborhood game or a professional tournament.
Copyright © TSCToys.com All Rights Reserved.


text:
CARBS later in the day while bulking??
CARBS later in the day while bulking??
Ok...I'm trying to put on weight right now. Strictly bulking. I usually eat my biggest carb meal for breakfast and post workout. By the end of the day I'm way short on calories and I usually just eat a big carb meal before bed. My quality of sleep has sucked lately and I think that might be it. I've thought about just eating more fats at night but I'm kind of stuck in the mind set of always needing to eat carbs. I am a beginner for the most part so any insight on this will help. I just want to put on quality weight without feeling sluggish and bloated all the time. I'm considering the following options:
1.) The final meal of the day being very low in carbs. Protein shake or a salad.
2.)Adding maltodextrin to my before bed shake since it settles better than other carbs such as pasta.
I've also heard that eating carbs before bed can hurt your growth hormone production. My recovery hasn't been top notch lately so I'm just not sure. I'm going to start taking ZMA in hopes of better sleep. HELP!!!
Similar Forum Threads
Cutting, tired of bulking...(no carbs bad idea?)
By someguy1984 in forum Weight LossReplies: 17Last Post: 11-25-2008, 09:10 PM -
CARBS later in the day while bulking??
By planetfuzz in forum BulkingReplies: 11Last Post: 07-14-2008, 08:17 PM -
clean bulking carbs question
By cessna in forum BulkingReplies: 4Last Post: 03-29-2008, 08:05 PM -
low carbs and bulking clean
By orvise in forum Weight LossReplies: 7Last Post: 04-11-2004, 03:33 PM


text:
Dot To Dot Productions
Dot To Dot is an award winning, Bafta nominated children's television production company with commercial experience in devising, developing and delivering all genres of children's programming, for British and International Broadcasters including CBeebies, CBBC, Nick Jnr, Disney, S4C and ZDF.
Dot To Dot was set up in 2004 by children's producer, Jo Killingley. Jo, a former primary school teacher, left teaching to pursue her first love, children's television. She has worked in the industry for over 20 years and has devised and contributed to many award winning shows.
Alan Robinson joined Dot To Dot as Head of Development in 2010. Alan left university with a first class animation degree. He joined the BBC in 2001 working within the interactive department, designing, coding and animating games and stories. He later moved to in-house development where he co-created formats and designed characters and concepts for Nuzzle and Scratch, Kerwhizz, Space Pirates and the landmark series Zingzillas. Alan is a new media whiz kid!
Dot To Dot makes much-loved, ratings-winning programmes for children. Our aim is to engage and fuel imaginations with humorous, enriching and above all entertaining content.
For further information please contact: email@example.com


text:
Thread: Stephen Kesting on Lesnar/Mir
7/15/2009 8:49am, #1
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- sw va
- Posts
- 386
- Style
- bum rush karate
--Stephen Kesting on Lesnar/Mir
I get the grapplearts.com newsletter (awesome and free btw) and I got this in my email and thought it worth sharing:
Brock Lesnar probably wouldn't be on my list of people to invite to a book club or an evening of wine tasting. But love him or hate him, you have to admit that he's a hell of a fighter and force to be reckoned with.
What I found most interesting about Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir at UFC 100 was that it was a case study of how to shut down the half guard.
Frank spent most of the match in the half guard, and I have no doubt that he has a TON of highly effective sweeps and attacks from there.
But that night none of his techniques worked on Brock...
Of course it's partially that Brock Lesnar is a very large human being. I mean he actually cuts weight to make it down to the upper limit for heavyweights (265 lbs)!
He's also explosive, incredibly agile and has great endurance.
Let's start by taking a look at two strategies that form the foundation of most successful half guard attacks:
- Being on your side, facing your opponent, and
- Getting your body under his center of gravity
Brock deliberately kept Frank on his back and/or facing away from him, and also didn't let him get under his center of gravity.
How did he do this? At various times in the fight Brock used the following techniques and tactics:
- He stiff armed his neck (keeping Frank away),
- He pinned the head and moved his body back
- He turned the head away with his forearm
- He secured the far underhook and applied chest pressure
- He used his head to grind into Frank's jaw, and drive into the chest and armpit
- He grabbed the far armpit to turn Frank's face away and place it directly in the line of fire
The thing is that there are counters and preventive measures to all these half guard top position techniques and tactics. And I'm sure that Frank knows them and practiced them.
It's just that when the size difference is that large then your timing has to be razor sharp in order to apply your game. And a bit of luck helps too...
A rematch between these two fighters is inevitable. Maybe the next time Frank will be sharp enough or lucky enough to impose his half guard game on Brock!
7/15/2009 9:06am, #2
- Join Date
- Oct 2005
- Posts
- 657
- Style
- Internet Warrior, BJJ
--They both fought very well, i just think frank regrets that flying knee.
Brock never really took any unnecessary risks, and frank did a very good job off his back surviving for the most part.
7/15/2009 9:15am, #3--
I think Frank's never going to be able to out grapple Lesnar, it doesn't matter how good you are and Orangutan will always pull your arms off.
Brooks and Orangutan, just look at the length of his arms!
Unless you're just as big and strong the
7/15/2009 11:03am, #4--
It was probably Mir's game plan to go all-out for whatever knock-out opportunity he saw while standing since he was going down as soon as Lesnar chose anyway. The knee wobbled Brock pretty badly and he only ended up where he would have been a few seconds later if he hadn't thrown it.
7/15/2009 11:59am, #5--
Here is the video that compliments the article, it can be found here as well:
YouTube - Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir: How to Destroy the Half Guard
7/15/2009 12:12pm, #6
- Join Date
- Jun 1998
- Location
- Cow Town
- Posts
- 19,163
- Style
- MMA (Retired)
Guy Who Pays the Bills and Gets the Death Threats--The key point to take away from here is that bottom half-guard is not an offensive position in MMA unless there's just a vast skill and/or attribute gap.
7/15/2009 1:36pm, #7--
I don't believe that is the case, per say. Big Nog has been able to effectively use the Half Guard to be offensive. It depends on the ability of the person on top to neutralize the bottom person's Half Guard as well as the ability of the person on the bottom to implement an offensive Half Guard and not have it neutralized by the person on the top.
In my opinion, Lesner's ability to neutralize Mir's bottom Half Guard game outweighed Mir's ability to implement an offensive bottom Half Guard.
Not to seem like one of those guys who rags on someone who's been doing BJJ a lot longer than me (and one who does MMA as I don't) but from looking at the fight, it didn't seem like the Half-Guard was one of Mir's go-to positions.
One thing I noticed was that he kept his Half Guard locked down tight. That "may" help in decreasing the person's ability to posture up and throw some heat but the downside is that you basically wield your hips to theirs. As such, you lose the ability for your hips to be mobile and therefore, escape from Half Guard to a Half Guard variation, Full Guard, Butterfly Guard, knees, standup, etc. It was something I had to deal with when overusing the Lockdown in training.
7/15/2009 5:57pm, #8
- Join Date
- Oct 2007
- Location
- Posts
- 245
- Style
--Mir held on to that Lockdown for dear life. That fight made it clear why they say be careful with the Lockdown, because it locks your own hips and kills your mobility.
7/15/2009 6:08pm, #9
- Join Date
- Jun 1998
- Location
- Cow Town
- Posts
- 19,163
- Style
- MMA (Retired)
Guy Who Pays the Bills and Gets the Death Threats--Nogueira is practically a living exception to all kinds of rules given his insane ability and willingness to endure punishment in order to secure a submission.
Very few people have the skill and the physical attributes required to get away with that, and it remains to be seen if Nogueira could weather a similar storm from Lesnar himself.
Let's frame it this way: if I were coaching I'd tell my fighters to recover full guard in 99 out of 100 situations like that. The 100th would be if I were (for some bizarro-world reason) coaching someone of Marcelo Garcia's talent and the guy he was fighting was a.) his size or smaller, and/or b.) not as strong or skilled on the ground.
7/15/2009 8:13pm, #10
- Join Date
- Mar 2009
- Location
- sw va
- Posts
- 386
- Style
- bum rush karate
--Lesnar can generate ridiculous power using just his arms, no posture required. Future challengers to Brock should learn from Mir's mistake.
I'd like to point out that GnP from the guard is one of Fedor's greatest assets as well. Brock was also extremely efficient, not wasting any time or energy doing anything but dominating.
I don't think Brock is going to be beat by anybody off their back. I'm looking forward to seeing if Carwin can put Brock on his back. If he can't, I don't think anyone but Fedor can beat him and I'm not sure he will.


text:
Editors' Note: The "Download Now" link directs you to the iTunes App Store, where you must continue the download process. You must have iTunes installed in order to open the link, and you must have an active iTunes account to download the application. This download may not be available in some countries.
Publisher's Description
From LSN:
Check out KOLR10/KOZL News, Weather, Sports in Springfield, MO , the best way to get your local news, weather, sports and other content. We provide our news content, formatted to fit the iPhone screen.- News that is time stamped for up-to-date content- Weather (including radar, animated radar and severe weather warnings)- Sports (including scores and news for professional and college sports)- News video - Photo slideshows- Flight tracker- Horoscope- Lottery- Local movie timesIf there is a video or slideshow with the story, then we let you know. Weather images provide constant access to your current weather, and sports scores are current with game play info where available.
What's new in this version:
Bug fixesHD Graphics
read more +


text:
By PBN Staff
Twitter: @ProvBusNews
PROVIDENCE – Looking to expand its capabilities and markets, Nortek has agreed to pay about $260 million in cash for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning business of Thomas & Betts Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ABB Ltd., an international power and automation manufacturer.
"Acquiring this business will enable us to extend our air management business into attractive adjacent segments of the HVAC market in the United States and Europe," said Nortek President and CEO Michael J. Clarke. "This business will help link three of our five major segments in the air management category, which include our Residential Ventilation, Residential Heating and Cooling and Custom and Engineered Solutions segments."
The businesses being acquired, which include operating units in the U.S., Belgium, France, Mexico and the United Kingdom, design, manufacture and sell industrial and commercial heating, ventilation and cooling products, used by warehouses, factories, restaurants, retails and institutions. In total, the businesses reported about $160 million in sales in 2013.
Nortek expects to cover the costs of the purchase as well as the retirement of $93 million of existing debt through a roughly $350 million senior secured term loan and cash on hand. Participating institutions for the loan are RBC Capital Markets; Royal Bank of Canada; UBS AG Stamford Branch; UBS Securities LLC; Wells Fargo Bank N.A.; and Wells Fargo Securities LLC.
The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2014, said the company, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval based on antitrust laws.
Tuesday, March 21
Thursday, March 23
Wednesday, March 22


text:
Full profile →'">
The author is a Forbes contributor. The opinions expressed are those of the writer.
The Box Office:
There are two pretty obvious comparison points for Gareth Edwards's Godzilla revamp in terms of potential worldwide box office take. The Warner Bros. (a division of Time Warner) release cost Legendary Pictures and Warner around $160 million, which is actually around $30m less than they spent on Pacific Rim last summer. That Guillermo del Toro monster-mash earned barely over $100m domestic but scored huge in China and ended up with $411m worldwide. Warner Bros. is hoping for a similar overseas coup coupled with stronger domestic numbers based on the preexisting draw of the iconic Japanese monster. Ironically, Pacific Rim stiffed in Japan, so it will be interesting to see how this very American variation on this Japanese horror icon will play in the land of its birth.
The other comparison point is of course the previous American Godzilla, released in 1998 by Sony Corporation. The film was a critical disaster and earned $136 million in America, not terrible but a disappointing sum for a film that most pegged as the summer's predetermined champion. The film earned $44m on the Fri-Sun portion of its Memorial Day weekend, which was written off immediately as a disaster (never-mind that its $74m six-day total was among the highest ever at the time) yet was still the biggest Fri-Sun debut of 1998.
Tracking for this new Godzilla is currently at $60m, so it's quite possible that the new film will match the first film's $74m six-day total and yet be hailed as a giant hit sixteen years after said total doomed the previous (admittedly terrible) film to flop status. The Roland Emmerich/Dean Devlin production cost $120m and actually made $379m worldwide (the third-biggest global gross of 1998), which adjusted for inflation (not even accounting for 3D and overseas market expansion) would be around $650m. Let's just say Warner Bros. will be very happy if Godzilla gets to $650m worldwide.
The opportunity for comparison in terms of what equals a flop in 2014 as opposed to 1998 will make Godzilla one of the more interesting box office stories of the summer. The best news for Warner Bros. is that Godzilla is now considered an underdog of sorts. In 1998, Emmerich and Devlin were coming off of Independence Day and their Godzilla was (sight unseen, since the previews revealed little and the film didn't screen for critics until the very last minute) seen as a glorified sequel to Independence Day and The Lost World from the two summers previous.
I remember it well, Sony pulled off a perfect ad campaign save for the fact that they were advertising a rather terrible movie that didn't deliver what was promised, a fact that became clear as the first reviews started popping up right as I was leaving for my Tuesday-at-9pm screening. This new Godzilla is the little monster movie that could against the likes of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and X-Men: Days of Future Past.
In terms of long-term play-ability, the film should have little problem grabbing moviegoers who aren't into comic book adaptations over its opening weekend and the two weekends after. June is relatively light on live-action tent poles, with Transformers: Age of Extinction dropping on June 27th from Paramount (a division of Viacom). The marketing on this one has been frankly superb, with somber, foreboding trailers that don't reveal too much of the title monster (or much of the movie, as it turns out) while promising earthshaking destruction with emotionally-devastating consequences.
While I would argue that the marketing is only accurate on the first point, opening weekend is about the quality of the marketing, and I can't tell you how many people (friends, family, coworkers) who aren't technically movie nerds yet have expressed an interest in this one. And while the film would be just a bit much for my seven-year old, it's explicitly kid-friendly in that PG-13 kinda way. I can easily picture this film being a big hit with kids, and those just looking for a visually dynamic Godzilla movie will walk away mostly satisfied. But what really matters is how the press will react if the film makes basically the same as the 1998 Godzilla. I will be watching...
The Review:
Spoiler Note: To Warner Bros.' credit, they have successfully kept quite a few major story elements out of the marketing materials. On the other hand, it is all-but-impossible to discuss the film without divulging a couple first-act details that might qualify as surprises. So a minor "Spoiler Warning" is in place.
Gareth Edwards's Godzilla is a triumph of style over substance. It has wonderful visuals and some terrific beats, yet has little-to-no story with woefully thin and passive characters. When the film is showing off its monster mayhem and destruction, it's a corker. But it really doesn't tell a story and abandons pretty much all human interaction once the monsters shows up. Yes, there is more than one monster in Godzilla, to the point where the title character sometimes feels like an extended cameo player. The patient first act is rife with strong character work and foreboding set-up, and the pay-off is pretty terrific. But it runs out of character development and narrative progression by the first half, leaving an oddly empty monster movie with little to offer save impeccable visuals.
The film starts in a grand fashion, with two dynamite prologues set in 1999. This is the rare big-budget monster movie where the best part is the foreplay. To be fair, I'm generally a sucker for the build up in disaster/monster movies like this, where the characters gradually discover the doom that awaits them. The set-up is pretty terrific, with Bryan Cranston as a traumatized former nuclear engineer who drags his estranged son (Aaron Johnson) into his obsessive investigation into what went terribly wrong at his plant 15 years ago. Ken Watanabe offers appreciated gravitas as he too comes to terms with what happened back then and what it means for today. Johnson, a soldier returning home from active duty, has solid chemistry with his wife (Elizabeth Olsen), but she and their young son have little to do save be torn apart and reunited over the course of the picture. To be fair, Max Borenstein's script (with a "story by" credit given to David Callaham) fails all of its characters.
Cranston is the only human given any depth or nuance, and once he goes from lead to supporting player in the second act, we're left with solid actors hampered by a lack of arcs, nuance, or entertainment value. Watanabe and his partner in science Sally get little to do other than offer grave pronouncements and tisk-tisk the military's battle plan. David Strathairn and Richard T. Jones bark orders in uniform while even proverbial lead Johnson gets but a single slightly proactive moment late in the game. The screenplay gives little for these characters to do and little of interest for them to say. The terrific first act, full of foreboding and dread and with a horrifying pay-off, paves way to a mostly lifeless final 80 minutes that only sparks when the monsters are onscreen. I appreciate the lack of "redemption" arcs and/or melodramatic subplots, but the film also lacks a real procedural focus that could fill in the space left wide open. It seems to equate taking itself seriously with draining all life and quirk out of its human protagonists.
There is an odd disconnect between the relatively businesslike nature of the film's second and third acts versus the stunning carnage we're bearing witness to. I don't think the world necessarily needs a Godzilla movie that is so dark and gruesome that kids can't see it, but the characters onscreen don't seem particularly traumatized by the onscreen events. There is no real sense of horror, no sense of humanity coming to terms with a threat that, as Cranston screams in a key first act scene, may well send us back to the stone age. There is a sequence when a monster flies by a crowded office building and the people flee in terror and all I could wonder is "Why are there still people in office buildings?". Gareth Ewards should be commended for not going for the easy "Godzilla = 9/11" route, but he also doesn't bother with any bigger symbolism and seems intent on avoiding any real acknowledgment of the film's world-changing events. I liked Pacific Rim a little less than others around these parts, but at least Del Toro's film worked as a post-Climate Change parable. Edwards gives us no greater themes or context beyond an offhand reference to mother nature keeping the world in balance. The film offers little texture beyond the monster mayhem.
Okay, so maybe you didn't go to a new Godzilla film for nuanced characters and somber and blood-drenched reflections on the eventual end of mankind. If you want to see Godzilla purely for the monster mayhem, then you'll get your money's worth. The creature effects are spectacular, and the film just looks great overall. The cinematography by Seamus McGarvey is splendid, as this is a frankly beautiful looking movie. I don't think I need to tell you that a gorgeous-looking Godzilla movie should be seen on the tallest IMAX screen you can find. But just in case, if you're seeing Godzilla, go see Godzilla on the tallest IMAX screen you can find. One thing the picture does very right is provide a sense of scale while occasionally create a real sense of empathetic terror. Even if the character's aren't quite as scared as you think they'd be, you may well be gripping the armrest. The film doesn't do jump scares, but it does create a notion of turning a corner and finding yourself face-to-face with a, well, whatever those things are called.


text:
The Horse Forum
- Horse Riding Critique
- - Another 3 yr old critique! New OTTB.
Another 3 yr old critique! New OTTB. I posted for a critque a few months ago for another 3 yr old, but here is my new guy (also just 3 yrs old!). He's been off the track a little over a month now, and this is about his 12th or so ride off the track. First videos are from our first ride together (I believe his 3rd ride off the track), where I wasn't asking much of him at all. Do not critque the first videos, other than to use them in comparison to the new ones. These are the new videos from today. Also, this is his 2nd time going over two trot poles in a row (spacing might have needed adjusted). We have been working on bending, etc. and trotting, before we go back to the canter, as he was just falling into it and had issues with his leads. Other than my leg being a tad forward (saddle issue), critique on horse and rider are welcome! He is going to be my new eventer. |
Well you definitely speak Thoroughbred. Nice quiet aids, providing nice consistent rhythm for him and he is receiving it very nicely. He looks like a keeper. Love how your introducing things to him in small increments he can wrap his mind around. I look forward to seeing more from him. |
932 Attachment(s) You are doing a fantastic job with him. He definitely looks like a keeper horse. :-) Posted via Mobile Device |
Thanks! Yes, we are taking things slowly. He's still very young, so no need to rush things (plenty of time!). I want to get his trot and canter going nicely before we even consider doing anything over fences, and due to his age (will be 4 yrs in mid-Feb.), I don't want to rush starting him over fences anyways, so when we do start we will be sticking to tiny jumps every once in a while for a while. :) He has no problem with the trot poles though, and doesn't even seem to care that they are there, which I am very pleased about! We might have the opportunity to trailer out next month, just for him to get to look around at the grounds he will eventually be showing on. Although clinics will be available, he will just be going for the experience of being away from home and I won't be asking him to do anything (other than relax, be brave, and have fun). I will definately keep the videos coming as he progresses in his training. I am already so thrilled with his progress! |
No crit, but you're doing a really good job with him, it looks like! He definitely looks more relaxed in the second set of videos! He's a cutie! :) I'm really looking into OTTB adoption right now. I'm going to be 16 in a couple months and its something I've always wanted to do! Did you get him through a program, like CANTER or something? (Maybe this isn't the thread for this, sorry if it isn't!) |
While I did browse CANTER when I started looking for a new horse, I got this guy from a fellow boarder who does OTTB rescue. :) Equine Racers - Re-Homing RaceHorses in Southern California |
Very plesant to watch! You got a feel for thoroughbreds. 12 rides off the track. Very impressive ;) Would LOVE to see more! |
Add me to the ones saying that you ride beautifully and are well suited to your horse, and vice versa. I would be thrilled to ride as well as you do! Cheers. |
He looks great! The main thing I noticed in the first video that you improved in the last ones, was his trot. I thought in the first one it looked like he was picking the pace and you were simply keeping up with him. In the last two, it looked a little more like you were telling him what pace to keep. |
Thanks! Yes, the first videos are from our first ride and I wasn't asking anything of him. It was basically my pre-purchase ride. ;) He has been doing super well at the trot, in terms of focusing, keeping the same rhythm, working on moving forward a little, etc. He is on/off about his bending, but does well a lot of the time! Due to his good progress, I thought he would be ready to work on the canter. The last time I cantered him was a while ago and he had issues getting his left lead (right was perfect). Earlier this week we tried cantering again, but it didn't go very well. We were in the larger arena (shown in the second set of videos) and he picked up the right lead the first try and did great... not rushing too bad and was behaving well! Then we tried the left lead and he didn't get it. We tried a few more times and then he FINALLY got it. He did well for about half a lap around the arena, then took off at a GALLOP and well... we had issues stopping. Half way through, I lost my left stirrup, but I managed not to fly off of him and we finally stopped. Needless to say, he's not ready to canter in the larger arena! So, tomorrow we will work back in the smaller arena.... canter and canter to the right, then try the left. Hopefully he will do better, but if not... at least he will have less space to run and I will be better prepared! |
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:14 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
vBulletin Security provided by
vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) -
vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by
Advanced User Tagging (Pro) -
vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.