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Should Police Require a Search Warrant in Order to Draw Blood in DUI Cases?
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case from the state of Missouri, which could have implications on a national level. In Georgia, a search warrant is required.
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case from Missouri on whether police must first get a search warrant before forcing a suspected drunk driver to have blood drawn.
According to a story in The San Francisco Chronicle, the justices have agreed to hear the Missouri contention that the Constitution does not require police to take the time to get a search warrant in order to draw blood. The contention is that the alcohol would dissipate in the system during the wait. The high court in Missouri, however, disagrees and claims a search warrant is required.
It is reported that more than 1.4 million people are arrested in the US each year and charged with driving under the influence.
Do you think that members of law enforcement would be required to obtain a warrant before forcing a suspected drunk driver to have blood drawn in DUI cases?
Sharon Swanepoel
11:27 am on Monday, October 1, 2012
I just checked with Monroe Attorneys Crawford and Boyle on the law in Georgia, and according to them, under Georgia law if no consent is given to draw blood, a search warrant is required.
Marne M
12:11 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012
This is true as far as I know (I am not a lawyer, but I am a police officer). However, according to GA law if you refuse to provide consent, your license can be suspended for up to a year, and the refusal can be used against you in court.
Sharon Swanepoel
12:42 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012
I know I have read in many police reports where there is a charge of DUI - refusal, so that makes sense. It would seem that if you believe that a test would prove your innocence, there would be no reason to refuse it - just my opinion anyway!
12:54 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012
No. There are too many drunk and impaired drivers on the road. Police shouldn't have to jump through hoops to do their job. If you're not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, what's the problem? I believe when you get your GA drivers license you give implied consent by signing your license.
10:17 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012
Police should absolutely have to jump through hoops to do their job. Their job entails depriving people of their property and their freedom. It is imperative that procedures are enacted that ensure every arrest is for a sound reason. Citizens need to protect the rights of all people that are charged and demand that law enforcement follow all of the rules. Using Kat's line of reasoning police should be able to search your home and your vehicle and if you are doing nothing wrong you should not object. Do not abandon rights for expediency.
Roger Long
11:02 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012
Kat, if Law Enforcement pulls you over and tells you that they smell alcohol in your car and you know that you never drunk and drove, are you saying it's okay for them to ask you out of your car and feel your vagina to be sure you have no weapon?
You are basically saying this by your statement: "There are too many drunk and impaired drivers on the road. Police shouldn't have to jump through hoops to do their job." Well good for you for being such a fine citizen. Now bend over and drop your panties.
9:43 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Law enforcement is required to "jump through hoops". It's called the Constitution.
The problem is that law enforcement can force you to endure a medical procedure just because they say so, implied consent.
Marne M
9:56 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Officers don't make the law. That's the legislators "forcing" you do endure a medical procedure -- although they're not forcing anything. You have the right not to drive. You also have the right to refuse, and then officers can choose to either obtain a warrant, or simply make their arrest decision based on the rest of the evidence that they have, and you can argue about it in court.
Tammy Osier
10:48 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012
As Sharon said, if refused, can legally get a warrant. You can't get a warrant without a reasonable amount of suspicion, so one's rights aren't being violated as long as Georgia law is followed.
And as MM said, it would not look very good in court for the alleged guilty party.
Tammy Osier
11:13 pm on Monday, October 1, 2012
I just reread the article. I had a thought. Drawing blood is the most accurate way to preserve evidence as soon after an incident as possible. If it is used for evidence, then why would an Officer be required to wait if evidence can dissipate with time? For some reason, the link that LG posted wouldn't pull up for me. I'd like to read more about implied consent laws.
Marne M
6:40 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
I have no problem jumping through a reasonable amount of hoops in order to do my job. Accepting the job of a police officer means protecting the public while preserving the rights of the citizens. If I make it a point to always perform my job with integrity, then that reputation willy carry more weight in the criminal justice system -- police officers, prosecutors, judges and defense attorneys all have their place.
Tammy, generally (in Georgia) if someone refuses a breath/blood test, the officer will simply mark "refused" and make the decision based on whatever other probable cause that they have -- it's pretty rare that they would seek a search warrant in those circumstances unless it was a fatality case or there were some other significant mitigating circumstances since, as it has already been noted, that refusal itself can be used against you in court. In other cases where there is a matter of exigency or preservation of evidence, the warrant requirement may be waived. So it will be interesting to see what the Supreme Court has to say on this matter.
Tammy Osier
6:46 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Thanks MM. My job is similar. I've only had my testimony question one time and learned from that. From then on, I had my paperword in order. I do the same thing as far as simply writing "refused" and let them explain why.
It will be interesting indeed.
Marne M
7:09 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
I'm certain that getting grilled on the stand is a right of passage. A skilled defense attorney definitely gives you the encouragement to cross every t and dot every i in your cases!
David Binder
7:36 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Bob & Roger you're obviously unfamiliar with Law Enforcement procedures. Sure there are officers out there that live by their own rules, but they're the exception. By and large the ramifications of NOT following the laws protecting civil liberties result in such penalties that make violations very unworthwhile. I respect a person's rights. But I also respect the law. In all my years of experience it seems to me that failure to comply to REASONABLE search is indicative of something to hide.
11:50 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
"it seems to me that failure to comply to REASONABLE search is indicative of something to hide."
This is truly scary.
8:00 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
My comment is specific to a suspected impaired driver. If police knocked on my door and wanted to search my house, I would want to see a search warrant. There are so many ways a driver can appear impaired. Thanks to cell phone use erratic driving doesn't always mean someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. But, once pulled over there are many signs that a person is under the influence of a substance. If I were pulled over (Roger Long) I would submit to a pat down. That is for the safety of the officer. I would prefer a blood draw. Dash cam videos are another good tool. I prefer a blood draw because a breathalyzer only deals with alcohol. Many people believe they are not breaking the law if they are taking prescription medication (prescribed for them). They are if it impairs their driving. If you have nothing to hide and know you are not under the influence I would look at a blood draw as bolstering your case in court. Take a look at Gwinnett Mugshots and see the number of people charged with DUI. Do you really want to make it harder for the police to get those drivers off the road. And those are only the ones that were caught. I bet you have never been the victim of a drunk driver. The majority of police officers do their job with integrity. There is always the occasional unethical one that makes headlines.
9:33 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated..." - US Constitution, 4th Amendment
What is more unreasonable than being subjected to a medical procedure by law enforcement? You want blood, get a warrant. Where does it end? Soon you will have to donate a kidney for an expired tag.
10:08 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
You have signed your GA DL and already given implied consent. If you want to further complicate things you have right to refuse the breathalyzer and make the police get a warrant for a blood draw. If you are innocent it would be in your best interest to comply. If you would rather make a point, you risk losing your license to drive for an extended period of time as well as considerable fines, classes, community service and attorney fees.
10:19 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Most people, especially the ones here, will not recognize the police state until the military boot smashes their face.
Michael k
2:18 pm on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
.... or until they take my kidney for my expired tag
4:35 pm on Friday, October 5, 2012
hey and if THAY fail it ,thay should be put to death .


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Ben is a senior writer at The Age with a focus on industrial relations, the building industry and social affairs. He was previously the workplace editor at The Age and has also worked as a business reporter at The Australian Financial Review and The Independent on Sunday.
Abbott defends 457 visas, as government plans crackdown
Ben Schneiders, Nick McKenzie and Daniel Hurst Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has defended Australia's system of foreign worker visas saying no system is "absolutely perfect" and there is "almost nothing which is absolutely foolproof"'.
457 worker 'told to fork out pay to boss'
Ben Schneiders and Nick McKenzie When Filipino welder Jessie Cayanan started work in February on a 457 visa, he had high hopes. It was a chance to establish himself in Australia and support his wife and three young boys back home.
Visa scheme rorting leaves foreigners in debt bondage
Nick McKenzie and Ben Schneiders Hundreds of foreign workers and students are being forced into debt bondage after paying up to $40,000 for an Australian skilled worker visa, with some signing contracts stating they will be sacked...
Visa rorts leave foreign workers in debt bondage
Nick McKenzie, Ben Schneiders Hundreds of foreign workers and students are being forced into debt bondage after paying up to $40,000 for a skilled worker visa, with some signing contracts stating they'll be sacked if they engage...
Gillard puts Trades Hall visit on hold as Supreme Court hits construction union
Ben Schneiders Prime Minister Julia Gillard's visit to Trades Hall on Thursday has been put on ice amid Coalition criticism that she would be ''tugging the forelock'' to ''extreme'' unionists.
PM rules out emergency car tariffs
Judith Ireland, Ben Schneiders, Jonathan Swan Prime Minister Julia Gillard has ruled out emergency tariffs to help the car manufacturing industry, saying it may spark trade reprisals.
Coalition's plan for workers revealed
Clay Lucas and Ben Schneiders Individual workers will be able to strike a deal with their employer over hours and working conditions, but only if they remain better off overall, under the opposition's new industrial relations...
Abbott says changes won't hurt workers
Clay Lucas, Ben Schneiders, Daniel Hurst Individual workers will be able to negotiate with their employers over hours and working conditions but only if they remain better off overall, under the opposition's new industrial relations policy.
Coalition policy falls short of workers' worst fears
Ben Schneiders Large employers and miners are the winners from the Coalition's workplace relations policy, which will ease some of their concerns about Labor's Fair Work laws.
Abbott seeks to hose down workplace controversy
Clay Lucas, Daniel Hurst, Ben Schneiders A Coalition government would allow individual negotiations between a worker and an employer over workplace conditions - as long as the worker was better off overall.
Air engineers cut ties with Labor Party
Ben Schneiders The Labor Party is being abandoned by an aviation union that played a central role in the 2011 Qantas dispute.
Gillard to court Trades Hall in a bid to secure support
Ben Schneiders Prime Minister Julia Gillard will enter the bastion of left-wing unionism in Australia - Victoria's historic Trades Hall - in what appears to be the latest bid to shore up support from Labor's union...
New Fair Work posts labelled jobs for mates
Ben Schneiders In the latest controversy over the appointment of former union officials to the Fair Work Commission, the Gillard government has appointed former ACTU secretary Jeff Lawrence and others with strong...
Jobs for mates row over Fair Work appointees
Ben Schneiders In the latest controversy over the appointment of ex-union officials to the Fair Work Commission, the Gillard government has appointed to the tribunal former ACTU secretary Jeff Lawrence and others...
Former ACTU chief joins Fair Work amid claims of jobs for 'Labor mates'
Ben Schneiders Gillard government appoints Jeff Lawrence and others with strong Labor links to the Fair Work Commission.
Shorten dampens hopes of $30 increase for lowest-paid workers
Ben Schneiders A union push for a $30 a week increase in the minimum wage is unlikely to happen, Workplace Relations Minister Bill Shorten has said.
Employer penalties bid denied
Ben Schneiders A bid to slash the penalty rates of low-paid workers in retail and fast food has been shot down.
Employer bid to cut penalty rates fails
Ben Schneiders A push by employers to slash the penalty rates of workers in retail and fast food has failed with the Fair Work Commission saying some of the key claims lacked evidence.
2012 a big year for days lost to strikes
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Your counter-intuitive study of the day is here, thanks to the inquisitive folks at Gallup. They've found that, contrary to the usual GDP-up-tolerance-up belief, as a developing country increases its GDP, the perceived racial tolerance of the country actually decreases. The trend reverses once you start looking at developed countries. Gallup notes the similarity between the graph above and the U-shaped pattern of an economic theory called the Kuznets curve, which posits that economic development may actually increase income inequality in developing countries up to a certain point, when it starts to decline again. Similarly, a country's perception of minority acceptance starts to rise again after reaching an average annual income per capita of over $8,000. Gallup goes as far as suggesting that perceptions of racial inclusiveness may have played a significant role in the social tension in Egypt and Tunisia this year.
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The first one I chose to download and install, was the Paragon free version. When requesting the re-size, it refused with the error message that it can't find two adjacent logical or two adjacent primary partitions. The home PC was set up with one logical and one primary partition. So, that was the end of the Paragon software, except ... I used the tool to take a look around at what else can be done, but never ran a job or commit anything. The next day on re-start of the PC it refused to load Windows. A major Windows repair was required, taking about 3 days in between other stuff. I am not saying that Paragon caused the Windows breakdown, but it was the only thing different on the PC.
After repair, I downloaded and installed EaseUS. I was able to do the job. However (ahem) I wanted to do a little adjustment, but the software didn't want to do the work. No message, error or otherwise. Another thing about EaseUS is that it sets up a background job running from epmnews.exe, that has the PC running like it is taking off. According to read-up, it is not dangerous and is just busy gathering info - not sure what for.
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October 12, 2012 — Our monthly quote round up compiles notable comments from key stakeholders in women's health. In today's edition, we feature comments about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, state antiabortion laws and more.
"[K]icking Planned Parenthood out of the WIC program only hurts women who have made the choice to have their babies and are trying to do their best to provide for them." -- A Tulsa World editorial on the Oklahoma Department of Health's decision to end its contract with Planned Parenthood of the Heartland to provide services through the federal Women, Infants and Children program in the Tulsa area (Tulsa World, 10/5). State officials said they did not renew the contract because of a large decrease in caseloads, problematic billing practices and high costs per participant at PPH facilities, but the organization said the move is political (Women's Health Policy Report, 10/5).
"The goal should not be to make abortion less accessible but making it less necessary." -- Kellie Copeland, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio, commenting on a report by the Ohio Department of Health that found the number of abortions fell by 12% last year. Copeland noted that Ohio lawmakers in the last year have held 43 hearings on abortion restrictions and none on increasing access to contraception and improving sex education (Columbus Dispatch, 10/2).
"[T]he most important reason to end discrimination against pregnant women has to do with what kind of society we want to live in." -- Author Alissa Quart, in a New York Times opinion piece calling for passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (S 3565). The legislation would require employers to offer reasonable workplace accommodations for pregnant women and prohibit firing of pregnant women or forcing them to take unpaid leave for requesting accommodations (New York Times, 10/6).
"[T]he story of today's vote illustrates just how far some politicians will go to interfere in a woman's personal, private decision making." - Talcott Camp of the American Civil Liberties Union, in a blog post commenting on the Virginia Board of Health's decision to end an exemption for existing facilities from new regulations for abortion clinics ("Blog of Rights," ACLU, 9/14). Prior to the vote, Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R) sent a letter to the board warning members that they would be responsible for legal fees if they are named in any resulting lawsuits related to the rules (Women's Health Policy Report, 9/17).
"Despite scientific and medical consensus, anti-abortion rights groups and some religious groups still object to the use of emergency contraception and, as Hobby Lobby has illustrated, still get away with calling them abortion pills." -- An Oklahoma Daily editorial, citing a lawsuit filed by the Oklahoma City-based company against the federal contraception coverage rules. More than two dozen legal challenges have been filed against the rules, many involving religious groups that consider certain contraceptives -- including emergency contraceptives and intrauterine devices -- to be abortifacients (Oklahoma Daily, 9/17).
"Women value the ability to plan their childbearing, and view doing so as critical to being able to achieve their life goals." -- Laura Lindberg, co-author of a recent Guttmacher Institute study that found 65% of U.S. women use contraception because they would not be able to afford to take care of a child. According to the study, 63% of women said contraception made them better able to take care of themselves and their families, while 56% said it helped them to support themselves financially (UPI, 9/25).
"It is particularly cruel and ironic that [the military's health insurance plan] denies coverage for abortions for rape and incest, given the long-standing challenges the armed services have faced in addressing sexual assault among the ranks." -- Lawrence Korb and Jessica Arons of the Center for American Progress Action Fund in a Politico opinion piece calling on Congress to approve a bill containing an amendment that would allow abortion coverage for service women in cases of rape or incest (Politico, 9/24). Multiple lawsuits have been filed against top Pentagon officials alleging an ongoing failure to address sexual assaults in the military (Women's Health Policy Report, 10/2).
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Advisers and friends of the Clintons say it is too early to talk about the parameters of his role as First Spouse, if it comes to that. But they're already talking about his role in her life now, in public and in private, and how their marriage has evolved in the five years since they left the White House:
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The only suggestion I have is to contact the senior help(ship) in your state. most have such a dept. Another may be United Way. Dealing with agencies often requires a lot of perseverance and follow up which can be pretty discouraging as you know,but don't give up trying to get to higher levels. In Response to confusaed and needing some help with this new Medicare booklet, an some sort of Prescription drug plan....: Hello, My name is Donna L. Oglesby. I am to be 55 in Jan 2012 and My husband Paul just turned 61 in Augh 2011. We both have HAD Medicare since both of us are disabled. He is legally blind and I have RSDS in both legs and spinal arthritis. We reside in Northwest illinois. For the last 7 yrs we have been getting help with an illinois program called Illinois Cares/RX to help with the perscriptions which we both NEED, and now they say they can't hekp us anymore and Medicare perscriptions cancelled us both. Medicare says I owe them some 370.00 and that they canceled me dure to not paying them. I can't:-(. My Social Security was Cancelled April 2008 due to Them telling me that somehow THEY overpaid me, it was THEIR fault, and they say I will NOT get ANY sort of income from them til 2017. The ONLY income both of us HAD til last month, was a small 350.00 a month from a workman's comp claim I had, and Paul's less than 2,000.00 a month from Social Security. My case was settled, and 90 per cent of it goes towards Medicare set aside for the treatment of ONLY my legs concerning the RSDS, I can't pay medicare form ANY of that set aside money for ANY treatment to my back or any other issues I might have down the road. So NOW, we ONLY have what Paul gets with HIS social Security check. I'm sorry if all this sounds winded, but I am in deep stress wondering how we are going to pay the medications we both need, Now. Medicare sent us little booklets, with a 30.00 dollar a month payment that we have to mail to them, form each of us... Where are we supposed to get the money from?? Is there a Plan just for perscribtions that is assoc. with AARP for BOTH of us that we could afford, and still pay our bills and be able to eat each month?? Paul has a heart problem. He has a blockage on his left main vein in his neck, that showed up in tests 5 yrs ago, and the Meds he is supposed to be taking is for his cholestrol, as I am as well. Paul also HAS to take 5 different eye drops to help control the pressure in his left and remaining semi sighted eye for trewatment of his active Glaucoma... How are we supposed to afford this?? HELP!!!! Donna & Paul Posted by dloglesby57 |


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I don't wear my atheism on my sleeve but I'm ready to proclaim my stance should the need arise, Like when Jehovah's Witnesses come to my door. :-)
I'm "out of the closet." I'm a very outspoken atheist, more of a militant atheist, really. I lived a lot of my life in the Bible belt and my atheism was infamous.
I came out of the closet by changing my religion on MySpace. My mum noticed, went and changed it back to Catholic. I noticed and changed it to Atheist again. This went on for quite sometime until I eventually had to sit down and talk to my mum about my beliefs, or lack thereof. She isn't happy with my decision but she recognizes my decision.
If you come out of the closet, you lead a happier life. There's no reason to live a lie and you'll find that there are actually a lot of other atheists out there that are just scared to come out because they don't have anyone. Be that person for someone.
Very recently (in the past few months) I have fully "come out" as an atheist. Prior, I was always afraid of what the response might be (particularly from my family). However, I am now in a position where I am not dependent on anyone but myself for support, so I finally felt comfortable with being honest about my atheism. There were some serious repercussions (most of family will not talk to me, currently), but for me personally, it was an enormous relief.
I mostly hide it but I'm planning on being more open with it. I just hate when these things fall on deaf ears. People don't want to understand your perspective they just want you to understand them. It's a bit annoying really but I've come to terms with it. I'm thinking about creating a secular club at my school and meeting other like minded people.
Don't know if it's in the closet, but I don't advertise it. If someone asks I will tell them if it is pertinent to the discussion that we are having. I will say that most of the time, people don't believe me. They will tell me they know I believe in God (always the xtian god) since I seem to know the scriptures better than they do, and I just don't know what church to go to. It never comes up, but I also know some of the Koran, the Rig Vedas (Hindu), Avesta (Zorasterian, but a complete version has not survived) etc. I think since religion is an invention of mankind, reading about them can shed a light on our common humanity, as I percieve religion as a failed science. They will not believe me. I'm totally dumbfounded by this. I say what I mean, they believe other things I say, why not this? Sorry, got a little off topic, just venting some of my frustration. Peace and long life.
Let's see. My girlfriend knows. She's an atheist as well (or she has told me so). People who have me on their friends list on FB know. (I was actually surprised to see that I didnt end up friendless..LOL) I don't know if my physical family has any idea ( one aunt is on my FB but never see her check it). I have one brother whom I am estranged from and that doesnt matter. My parents are dead. I dont walk around wearing a sign at work but if someone asked me point blank I would tell them I don't believe in God or The Bible,etc.
I tend to keep it to myself.I will tell some people if I think I can trust them but that isn't very often.I like this site alot because I can be honest and others agree with me too.
Open - But I live in Canada and no one gives a shit.
Be careful, Canadians are just more polite and won't come out and say what they think. :)
You'd be surprised how much people really do care... it's what I've come to realise.
On second thought maybe its me that doesn't give a shit :)
I'm a bit polarized in this issue. I'm very open on most of the internet world (no surprise). But in person with most of my friends, the topic typically doesn't even come up. I'm sure most of my closest friends are aware that I'm an atheist but don't realize that I'm, I suppose you could say, an active atheist.
I think most of my family, who is largely religious, is unaware though, and this is one of the most difficult things for me. My grandmother has no idea - so much so to the point that she actually thinks I'm still a devout believer in jesus christ and I just can't get myself to tell her that I'm not. It pains me to know she deludes herself about this yet I hate to imagine the heart break she will feel when I tell her that I'm not only an atheist, but I utterly detest everything about the religion she believes. All in all, I still struggle to make it clear to everyone.
Andrea, whether you stay in the closet or come out depends on how thick your skin is. It doesn't matter which side of the fence you are on, there is always someone who will judge you negatively, and will do so loudly so that others will hear.
As for myself, remaining silent about something as important as beliefs does nothing to solve the challenge facing me. It is only when I think as clearly as I can, without denying or pretending there is no problem, that I either change my belief or get a thicker skin. Talking with others is the most helpful for me. Especially, if I have to face some serious problems that are taken as normal in society, I have to be as confident, competent, and comfortable as I can be to stand up for my beliefs.
I hold a value that says be absolutely confident of my position and absolutely flexible at the same time. There is no shame in being wrong and changing my mind; there is no shame in standing up for what I believe.
Life isn't about making everybody love you; you have to make too many compromises to do that. Respect is a different matter ... people may disagree with you and respect you at the same time.
I like being an atheist; it fits me. I like the discussion that come from the atheist community in that there are no scripture, no dogma, no litany, no commandments, no make-believe, no fables, no judgment ... it is simply NOT BELIEVING IN GODS OR SPIRITS.
Our wisdom, strength, perseverance, loyalty, kindness, care, compassion, commitment, honesty, decency comes from inside us.
Are you holding your daughter? Do you have a special feeling when you think about her and her future? That comes from inside and so do the other virtues. When we expand our expression of compassion to others so do our feelings expand.
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Hmmmmmm ... a new coaching staff in place (is there a WR coach or is that gone?) and wondering what they are going to do ?
Wow ... thats a hard one, I know what we need just like the rest of us.
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Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure to Cell Phone Use and Behavioural Problems in Children
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"Exposure to cell phones prenatally-and, to a lesser degree, postnatally-was associated with behavioral difficulties such as emotional and hyperactivity problems around the age of school entry. These associations may be noncausal and may be due to unmeasured confounding. If real, they would be of public health concern given the widespread use of this technology."
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- Full text: AA CEO's letter to workers regarding reorganization
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ORIGINAL POST (July 10, 5:44 p.m. ET): American Airlines CEO Tom Horton says it's time to at least consider restructuring options, even those that might include a merger with another airline.
Horton's comments, which he made in a letter to employees, come as AA parent AMR enters its seventh month of reorganizing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
FULL TEXT: AA CEO's letter to workers regarding reorganization
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"We are approaching the point where we have greater clarity on our revenue outlook and cost structure and can begin to accelerate the plan for the new American," Horton says in the letter to workers. "And it is at this juncture that it now makes sense to carefully evaluate a range of strategic options, including potential mergers, which could make the new American even stronger."
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Horton would see 'giant payday' if AA avoids merger
US Airways, of course, has been angling for a merger with American.
The Associated Press writes US Airways "has been pushing hard" for that option "almost since the day that American and AMR filed for bankruptcy protection in November. Horton has taken a slower approach, saying he preferred to wait until after AMR emerges from bankruptcy protection before considering a merger."
US Airways, under CEO Doug Parker, has worked to ratchet up the pressure on AA to consider its merger proposal. As part of that effort, US Airways has reached out to both Americans' creditors and to its labor groups.
Horton previously has downplayed merger speculation involving US Airways – or any other carrier – saying that it would be in AA's best interest to first focus on regaining its balance through the reorganization process.
However, in his letter to employees, Horton says that improving revenue trends and progress on cost-cutting deals have now put AA in position to evaluate its next options -- including the possibility of a merger.
"(It) is also prudent merger strategy, should we take that path, to assure that we begin from a position of greatest strength and stability," Horton says in the letter. "That has been our steadfast approach. It is no surprise that others have sought to disrupt our restructuring for their own benefit and contrary to the best interests of our company. This has not, however, distracted us from proceeding with a successful restructuring of American, and we are arriving at the appropriate point to carefully and objectively evaluate the range of strategic alternatives available."
Up next, Horton says in his letter that "we will also be reaching out to interested parties to inform them of how we intend to proceed" as AMR reviews "the multiple options available to us for consideration."
Those "multiple options" could include anything from a merger -- either with US Airways or another carrier -- to a renewed commitment to a stand-alone plan.
Citing unnamed "people familiar with the matter," The Wall Street Journal reports:
AMR plans to send nondisclosure agreements to other airlines as soon as this month, the people said. That move would kick off a formal process in which the parties would exchange nonpublic information to consider possible deals. The airline also could invite private-equity firms and other investors to study the company's books, the people said.
Any merger proposals would be weighed against an independent restructuring plan being developed by AMR, with the carrier's bondholders, unions and other stakeholders jockeying over which deal would give them the best results, the people said.
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The world of television and film production is a magical place. It seems like a dream job for most, spending time creating entertaining shows and movies that people enjoy. Who wouldn't want to do this for a living? Unfortunately, this business….like any other business is just that…a business. So here are a few things that will help ground you a little before you dig in and start working on your "dream job."
The Freelance Lifestyle
Freelancing is the most coveted way to earn a living in this business… at least, it's the most coveted way to earn a living by the people that work a 9-5 job. The misconception is that freelancers are the rock stars of the industry. They travel from city to city, telling tales of celebrity encounters and magical gigs where clients take everyone out for drinks and fancy dinners! Wow, awesome! So why isn't everyone doing this?
The answer is simple…most people can't make the numbers work. It's a cash-flow thing,
something that I'm sure you ignored in high school economics just like I did. It boils down to this…if the money isn't consistently flowing in, it gets harder and harder to pay your bills. You know, the bills that consistently show up each and every month.
Freelance Economics
Even if you get paid $500 a day to be a camera operator, you would need to get 8 days a month at that rate, each and every month to sustain a house payment, a car payment, food, insurance payments for you and the house and car, any debt you might have to pay off and of course any of the fun stuff that you might want to do on your days off. It's not an easy thing to do…and the work doesn't just appear. You have to work hard to get the jobs…let alone actually work the jobs.
You also have to learn how to do your own accounting and invoicing as well as marketing like going to local meetings and hob-nobbing with other freelancers so that you can start building a network of people that will actually call you to work.
Collecting Your Pay
Oh yeah…then you have to actually collect that money. Some companies pay you in 30 days, some 60 days…and then there's the dreaded 90 day turn around. There are more and more companies paying their contract employees in 90 days than you might think. That means that the jobs that you work on today will not pay you for 2-3 months. That's not an easy pill to swallow.
There are also several companies that feel like they don't have to pay you at all. I mean, you already did the work…what do they care? This is a bad situation and it happens at least once or twice a year for me. So far I've been pretty lucky collecting… but it means time on the phone tracking down deadbeat clients. Time that I could have spent networking…so it's definitely not as glamorous as you might think.
My point here isn't to bad-mouth the freelance world - just to put it into perspective a little. Just like anything else, it has its pluses and minuses. My job is to help you decide just how many minuses you can take before you decide to rip up that resignation letter.
Some helpful tips to think about before starting out on your own:
If you're interested in working in this industry as a freelancer and you haven't been scared off yet, here are a few tips that will definitely help. I have learned each of these the hard way so benefit from my experiences:
1. Save up some money. If you're going to jump ship from that 9-5 job, put some money in the bank first. Three months savings will make or break your new endeavor into the freelance world. Perhaps you don't have that luxury…like if you happened to get fired. Do your best to secure a small loan to help you through the first few months. It's not ideal, but it's much better than trying to pay your bills with some sporadic jobs.
2. Network. You heard it in school and you'll hear it until the day you die…networking is the only way to a successful career in the TV and film industry. Chat with everyone that you meet on new jobs and do your best to visit any professional meeting that you can find in your area.
3. Remember your colleagues. You won't see this on any other tip list for freelancing because most people don't understand how powerful it is…simply put, if you connect other people with work they will always remember you. Sometimes I go out of my way to hook people up with jobs. I do it because I like to help and because I want people to help me. People remember the nice things that you do for them and they will always be loyal. There may be a few people that aren't interested in helping you because it might hurt their business but it simply isn't true. Freelance communities are very tight-knit so there isn't room for people to steal work. Word gets around fast and work dries up for people that are devious.
4. Multitask. This wasn't even something that was considered just 5 years ago but now, more than ever, people are looking for freelancers that canwear several hats. If you can run camera and do audio you will get more work. If you can shoot and edit, you will get more work. There are more and more companies asking for a one-man-band (someone that can shoot, do audio, light and sometimes produce) to shoot for them. Personally, I think that a two person crew is as small as anyone should go…but then I would miss out on tons of jobs. It might not be right in my mind…but it's the new trend and it isn't going away.
5. Consider renting your gear instead of buying. It's easy to assume that owning gear makes you more attractive than someone without gear. In many cases this is true, however be smart about the gear that you buy verses the gear that you rent. If you shoot, perhaps investing in a light kit or a tripod is better than investing in camera gear.
Some companies prefer Sony XDCAM cameras while other companies prefer Panasonic P2 cameras. You're not expected to own both. This is why you rent…remember, if you go back to point number 2 and start meeting people - you'll find that some guys have Sony cameras for specific clients and other guys have P2 cameras for other clients. Work out deals with them and rent their gear. Now you just opened the door to multiple opportunities, instead of bogging yourself down with gear that limits you. Tripods and light kits (if taken care of properly) will last a long time so spend your money wisely.
6. Incorporate yourself. In the state of Florida, where I live, incorporating your business is very simple. I'm sure that it's just as easy in other states too. Creating an LLC will help keep you from paying a self-employment tax at the end of the year. It's more work on the front end, but it's a huge savings at the end of the year. There are many other tax benefits to having your own company too so I encourage that you find a good accountant to help you with this process. I struggled for many years trying to do this myself but now my accountant is a valuable resource to me and has saved me tons of money.
7. Get insurance. It's expensive and chances are you'll never make a claim…but on the off chance that you need it - it will be the most valuable thing you own. This means both
equipment insurance and liability insurance. Now, it isn't that necessary if you don't own gear and you simply show up and run someone else's equipment. However, if you take money from a client to produce a video - using your own gear or renting from someone…you should have yourself and your company covered. Am I forcing you? Absolutely not. I'm just strongly suggesting that you consider what I am saying. Even with sandbags, C-stands can fall onto the hood of a car in a strong wind. Let's just say that I'm happy that I had coverage…
8. Marketing. Unlike any other business in the world, there is absolutely no way to market yourself as a producer, camera operator, editor, etc. You can't buy radio ads or spots on television. Even industry magazines are a tough sell. This is why you need to network locally and also utilize production related websites to help. This is where Productionhub.com can play a key role…it's a great resource for those looking for work and also for those looking for employees. Online marketing is the only way you should be spending money on marketing, especially if you're a freelancer. If you have a service to sell to the masses - different story. But if you're trying to find jobs for yourself or your company, it's the only way to go. I feel that it's fair to say that I'm not being paid to say this…it's just a simple fact.
It's a Wrap
These are just some of the tips that have helped me in the last 15 years. I feel that my ability to keep getting work has been a direct result of my willingness to learn, my ability to hold a conversation without talking too much, my respect for others on the set, my common sense and lots of hard work. You don't graduate from film school or college and start directing…you still have to earn what you do in this business. I think that's why I love it so much and I think that's what makes me happy to say that I'm a video professional.
John DeMaio is a Producer, DP and Editor working out of Orlando, Florida. He is the co-owner of Red5 Creative, a media company that produces broadcast content and original network programming. John is also the founder of ProductionApprentice.com a free educational resource for aspiring film makers and video professionals.
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Tue. October 30, 2012Donna The Buffalo | Flagstaff, AZ |Presented By Orpheum Presents
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More Information The Orpheum Presents Donna The Buffalo With Special Guest Tuesday, October 30th Doors Open At 7:30pm & Show Starts At 8:30pm All Ages Show! Donna The Buffalo Bio: Donna the Buffalo's feel-good, groove-oriented, danceable and often socially conscious music all began over twenty years ago with roots in old time fiddle music that evolved into a soulful electric Americana mix infused with elements of cajun/ zydeco, rock, folk, reggae, and country. Donna the Buffalo is known for touring the country remaining fiercely independent as one of the industry's most diverse roots-music bands and has "earned a reputation as one of the most respected, eclectic and hardest-working acts today," praises Encore. "Donna the Buffalo is in the enviable position of being a homegrown entity, a group that finds itself outside the coloring lines of the accepted formula, a formula that is now in the past tense...People doing what they love, and better, sharing that passion to the benefit of the public, is the strongest business formula ever written. Donna the Buffalo is living proof of that." states Beat Magazine. The Nashville Scene writes, "Folkies with a superior sense of rhythm are rare enough, but folkies with a good beat and a healthy disrespect for eclectic clichés are a national treasure....they've never sounded better..." The dynamic songwriting tandem of vocalists Jeb Puryear and Tara Nevins have penned over 180 songs in their collaboration with DTB and have many more in the making. Although never writing a set list for live show, the Erie Times notes, "they stick to a pattern...usually alternating between Puryear's rhythmic, Dylan-influenced, guitar-centered songs and Nevins' breezy, melodic, accordion-driven gems like the folksy Tides of Time and infectious Locket and Key." As of late, Nevins and Puryear have also been known to perform as a duo on air and on select songs at live shows, which is always enjoyable to the fans to hear their favorite DtB songs in stripped down arrangements. Donna the Buffalo has been working on a 10th album with Puryear on guitar, Nevins on fiddle, guitar, accordion, and scrubboard, keyboardist Dave McCracken, bassist Kyle Spark, and drummer Mark Raudabaugh. Donna the Buffalo has released nine albums and are affiliated with several others, including a Puryear's 2007 solo album Hopes and Dreams and a 2003 release, Wait Til Spring, with Jim Lauderdale. The band's 2008 release Silverlined, on Sugar Hill, rose to #8 on the Americana Music Chart. Nevins released Wood and Stone, produced by Larry Campbell in the Levon Helm Studios in 2011 on Sugar Hill Records; it was her first solo album since Mule to Ride in 1999. Donna the Buffalo's fervent fan base, self-named The Herd, follows the band with zeal and has created a unique and supportive community online and at DTB shows across the nation. Puryear declares, "The main thing I like to say about The Herd is that you don't have to do anything to be a member. You just have to like a song." In an interview with The Roanoke Times, Nevins conveys, "It's a great feeling to promote such a feeling of community, like you're really part of something that's happening, like a movement or a positive force...All those people that come and follow you and you recognize them and you become friends with them — you're all moving along for the same purpose. It is powerful. It's very powerful, actually." When asked in an interview with the Weekender in PA what new people should look forward to experiencing at a show, Nevins replied "a really friendly, comfortable crowd, and a real community-oriented, positive experience." As an extension of this community and the band's own dedication to live roots music, Donna started, and are still the driving force behind, the 20+ year old Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance in Trumansburg, NY, the bi-annual Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival in Silk Hope, NC and February 2012 marks the first year for the Virginia Key Grassroots Festival in Florida. DtB are regulars at MerleFest (NC), Suwanee Springfest & Magnolia Fest (FL), All Good (WV), Floyd Fest (VA), The Great Blue Heron Festival (PA), Del Fest (MD), Targhee Bluegrass Fest (WY) and a variety of other venues and festivals across the nation. Over the years and through their travels, Donna the Buffalo as a band and its individual members have had the opportunity to play music with and/or record with musicians such as Jim Lauderdale, Preston and Keith Frank, Railroad Earth, Bela Fleck, John Paul Jones, Bill Kreutzmann, The Avett Bothers, Del McCoury, Tim O'Brien, Pete Wernick, Abigail Washburn, Mamadou Diabate, Los Lobo, Rusted Root, Claire Lynch, David Hidalgo, The Duhks and Amy Helm, just to name a few. With over twenty years to celebrate, hundreds of gigs ahead of them, and an ever-evolving grassroots sound; it looks like Donna the Buffalo is riding a cloud that is truly Silverlined. Jeb Puryear - Guitar & Vocals Old-time music was abnormally popular in Ithaca when Jeb was growing up so he was convinced if he learned to play the fiddle well enough, he'd be a rock star for sure...The string band he formed with his mates, Bubba George, was indeed worthy of the stature, but they were a bit ahead of their time...so he grabbed an electric guitar and kept on rockin'. He'll beat you at scrabble, chess, bocce, buray, and ping pong....and we hear a solo record may be in the works as well. Tara Nevins - Accordion, Fiddle, Guitar, Scrubboard & Vocals To begin to understand Tara's passion for music, one must first look to the Old-time musical community where Tara has spent over 20 years playing the fiddle. We did the research once and headed on down to the Mt Airy fiddlers' convention where in awe we watched her play 27 hours of fiddle tunes in 3 days time as she casually caught up with some old friends. But these days her love of Zydeco is equally as influential. While evident in her accordian playing, she is also currently expressing her love of Louisiana culture by producing a documentary on the late Carlton Frank. Beyond her time with DTB, Tara spent almost 10 years playing with the all-female Cajun/Old-time band, The Heartbeats, and plans to continue releasing solo records for Sugar Hill. Nevins released an exploration of her own heritage, musical and otherwise, in Wood and Stone, her first solo album since Mule to Ride in 1999 on Sugar Hill Records. Wood and Stone showcases her ever-evolving repertoire as she journeys both back to her own "roots" and head-long into new territory. Released on May 3, 2011, the album was produced by Larry Campbell with guests including Levon Helm, Jim Lauderdale, Allison Moorer, Teresa Williams and more. Dave McCracken - Keyboards David's father put a drum set in his room when he was 3 years old. He grew up meandering around his father's music store in North Carolina bouncing from instrument to instrument. Prior to playing vintage keyboards with Donna the Buffalo, David toured extensively with CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana band and performed with Cyril Lance and Buddy Guy. "Donna the Buffalo's music really reaches out to a lot of people," he says. "...People really seem to wrap themselves into the message and the music transcends age and sex. You look out on the dance floor and you'll see three generations of people responding. It's a celebration of life." Mark Raudabaugh - Drums Mark began playing drums while living in England during the early 90's. After moving back to the States, he attended Gainesville High School in Gainesville, FL where he was involved in both the marching and jazz bands. Mark later received a music (jazz) scholarship to Florida State University where he studied under Leon Anderson Jr. (drummer for Ellis Marsalis, Marcus Roberts). While at FSU, Mark had the opportunity to perform with jazz greats: Wyclef Gordon and Ellis Marsalis to name a few. Since graduating from FSU in 2003, Mark has toured the US, Canada, and Japan with artists 'Bobby Lee Rodgers and The CodeTalkers' and Papa Mali. He also has played with Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie, Jeff Beck, Hank Williams Jr.), Charice (Oprah, David Foster), Bobby Sparks and Keith Anderson (Marcus Miller Band, Roy Hargrove & RH Factor), Andreas Oberg (Swedish jazz guitar virtuoso), Lee Fields (Dap-Kings), Grant Green Jr., Soulphonics and Ruby Velle, and Delta Moon among others. When not on the road with Donna the Buffalo, Mark stays busy gigging and recording in the Atlanta area and throughout the Southeast. Kyle Spark - Bass Bass has always just felt like home to Kyle Spark. He starting playing as a freshman in high school when his band director asked if he wanted to try bass in the jazz band. Spark took home this 80's Ampeg Big Stud bass and got right into it...something about the power in moving air and the way bass propels music...He knew right away it was for him! Making music "feel" good is Spark's only mission....it is, after all, his job to so!! He loves music and he loves life...playing with Donna the Buffalo, Spark gets it all wrapped up in one beautiful package.
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