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For many students owning a car brings many advantages. There are also significant responsibilities and obligations. As an international student you need to be sure you learn about the US federal laws and the state laws that govern driving, and owning a car before you start driving on the road.
You also need to consider all the costs associated with owning a motor vehicle (car purchase, maintenance and repair, fuel costs, parking passes, auto insurance and New York State Department of Motor Vehicle fees). You will also want to find a good auto shop to service your motor vehicle, and plan for what you will do if you car breaks down when you are away from home.
These are some of the things to consider as you plan a car purchase. We hope you find the information in this booklet useful.
Topics You Need to Learn About:
|NYS Laws Governing Owning a Car
|Buying A New or Used Car - Which choice is best for you?
|Renting or Leasing a Car
|List of Major Car Rental Companies
|Leasing a Car
|After I Buy (or Lease) a Car- What Do I Need to Do Next
|Arranging for Auto Insurance: A Legal Requirement When You Own A Car
|Documents you need to Purchase Auto Insurance
|Information About Insurance Companies
|What Type of Auto Insurance Coverage Do I Have to Buy?
|Helpful Tips for NYC Motorists
|Register Your Car with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
|Identity Papers to Use for any NYS DMV Application
|Dealing With Car Repairs
|What You Need to Do If You Have an Accident
|Avoid Trouble with the Police - NYS Traffic Laws You Must Obey!
|Web Pages You May Find Helpful
|Directions to the NYS DMV offices in Broome County
NYS Laws Governing Owning a Car?
New York State has an excellent website that explains the driving laws governing persons living in New York State. Here is the web link for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle (NYS DMV): http://www.dmv.ny.gov/license.htm
There are laws that protect persons in New York State when they buy a new or used car. You can learn all about these laws on the web site for the NYS Attorney General. Here is the web link for the NYS Attorney General: http://www.ag.ny.gov/find-attorney
Buying A New or Used Car? Which choice is best for you?
Although a new car will most likely give you fewer problems than a used one, it will also prove to be far more expensive. If you buy a new car and sell it 12 months later, you can expect to face a rather substantial financial loss. It is generally not recommended that you buy a new car if you will be in the United States a relatively short time. Also, there will be a major loss in a car's financial value as soon as you drive the car off the dealer's lot.
Buying a Used Car - Research is the first step
While there is always some risk in buying a used car, its value decreases far less than that of a new car over the same period. However, if you are fortunate to find a good one, you will have dependable transportation.
Review the latest auto issues of Consumer Reports (usually published in April). You will find the magazine in the periodical section of the public library. In this issue you will find a section on "Good Bets in Used Cars" which not only includes a list of better used car buys (listed by price range and size), but also a list of models to avoid. You can also access some of the information online at: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm?EXTKEY=SP67CR0&source=DG
First you need to consider your personal budget. Do you have enough money to pay for the car, maintain the car, purchase the required auto insurance? Begin to look for a car in the price range you can afford. You have two options: first, to buy directly from an individual owner (ads can be found daily in the local newspaper, Press & Sun Bulletin); you can also find car ads for your zip code at online E-Auto retailers, such as http://www.cars.com) or, buy from an established automobile dealer.
Although you may save money buying directly from the owner, we would suggest that you consider purchasing your car from a reputable dealer who will give you a full guarantee on the car. Thus, if anything goes wrong, the dealer may repair it potentially at a minimal cost to you.
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Renting or Leasing a Car
Renting a Car
Another choice to consider is renting a car for the specific period you plan to travel. While this will not allow you to have a car available at all times, it will provide you with transportation when you need it and may cost far less in the long run. Cars may be rented by the day, week, or month from companies that are listed in the yellow telephone pages under "Automobile Rental and Leasing."
In order to rent a car as a foreign visitor you will:
Prices vary considerably depending on the dealer, the size of the car, and whether the car is new or used. Remember the cost of gas (after the first tank of gas is used up) is your responsibility. Also, there is usually an additional charge for mileage you drive.
If you have a US driver's license, it is very convenient to arrange a rental car by phone or online by going to the company's website. You will have to choose a pick-up location.
Most companies have offices in the main cities of a region and at large airports as well. (Several rental car companies are located around the Greater Binghamton area and at the Greater Binghamton Airport. You can check the Broome County Phone Book, or the company's website to learn a company's location.)
Rates for airport pick-up of a rental car tend to be lower. Some companies will offer a free service to pick you up from your location (Enterprise, for example), but, generally, the free pick up service is not available from car rental offices located at an airport.
Most companies also participate in "one-way" rentals in which a vehicle can be rented in one city and returned to the company's office in a different city. Some one-way rentals are assessed a one-time drop charge or mileage charge in addition to the rental rate.
Listing of Major Car Rental Companies
|Phone Number
|(607) 729-6001 2534 Airport Rd, Johnson City, NY 13790
|(607) 798-8361 2534 Airport Rd, Johnson City, NY 13790
|(607) 797-0900 3217 Stewart Rd, Vestal, NY 13850
|(607) 729-2406 2520 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal, NY 13850
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Leasing a Car
One final option is to lease a car for one or two years. You will need to have an international driver's license or a NYS driver's license. Check with the car dealer to learn what they require.
The cost of leasing will vary depending on:
Most leases will run for a minimum period of two years.
Leasing a car is not necessarily the best choice. When you compare the costs of purchasing a car to leasing a car it may appear that leasing will cost you less money. However, those costs may not be realized if the company leasing you the car insists on greater auto insurance coverage than you wish to purchase if you were buying the car.
When you lease a new car, you generally receive a new car guarantee covering major parts and labor. Accident (liability) insurance is not usually included in this fee. You will need to check with the car dealer, about the level of auto insurance coverage.
Please note: since you are not a permanent resident of the United States, you may be asked to pay all or part of the leasing fee in advance.
After you Buy a Car - What You Need to Do Next:
The following directions apply when you purchase a Used Car for Cash (Not with a Loan):
Obtain a Car Title Certificate
When you purchase a vehicle, make sure to obtain proof of ownership, the Title of Ownership. The person from whom you purchased the car should be able to give you the Title at the time you finalize the purchase.
If you purchase a used car from an automobile dealer, they have to provide you with the Title, the proof of ownership. Most NYS automobile dealers send the application for your state vehicle registration and title certificate to the DMV (they may charge a fee for this service).
If you purchase a used car from an individual, the proof of ownership is the Title Certificate that the previous owner has to sign in order to transfer the ownership to you.
Arranging for Auto Insurance : A Legal Requirement When You Own a Car
The owner of a motor vehicle registered in New York State (NYS) must purchase auto insurance coverage for the motor vehicle before you can drive the vehicle. You must also register the vehicle with NYS DMV before you can drive the vehicle.
This law applies to both US citizens, and citizens of other countries. When you purchase a motor vehicle, the previous owner of the vehicle cannot transfer their auto insurance policy to you. You need to purchase auto insurance for the vehicle yourself.
The level of auto insurance coverage you purchase must include at least liability insurance. All motor vehicles regardless of type (motorcycle, car, truck, van) must be insured. Liability insurance is used for accident-related payments to someone other than yourself. Auto insurance can be costly. All drivers of the motor vehicle must be listed on the auto insurance policy, even if the driver is not a frequent driver of that vehicle.
Certain categories of drivers are required to have auto insurance that costs more than auto insurance for other drivers:
Be sure you are dealing with a reputable insurance company. To check on an insurance company's reputation check the information on the insurance company in the latest Annual Report of the NYS Consumer Protection Board related to auto insurance. Here is the website where you can download the reports: http://www.ins.state.ny.us/puborder.htm
Questions to ask the insurance agent before you buy auto insurance:
Documents You Need to Purchase Auto Insurance:
In order to purchase an auto insurance policy, insurance companies require that you present the following:
Information About Insurance Companies
The chart below gives examples of the documents and other information required by different auto insurance companies. You will find the same insurance coverage will cost different amounts of money at different companies. Do your research - be sure to check on the company's reputation for service after an auto accident. Inclusion in this chart is not a recommendation from the ISSS of any of these companies. The purpose of this chart is simply to give you information. It is your choice to make. You will also find the contact information of several independent insurance agents listed in the Yellow Pages of the Broome County Phone Book.
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What Type of Auto Insurance Coverage Do I Have To Buy?
REQUIRED Auto Insurance Coverage - NYS DMV Regulations (Law)
this is the auto insurance coverage you must purchase:
OPTIONAL Insurance Coverage: You can choose to have this level of coverage for your protection but NYS law does not require this level of coverage:
NYS DMV will suspend (cancel) your registration if you have a lapse of insurance. NYS DMV may also suspend (cancel) your driver's license. Be very careful when you change insurance coverage.
For more information on insurance-related regulations, visit this weblink: http://www.dmv.ny.gov/dmvfaqs.htm#INSURANCE
When you are driving your vehicle, you are required to have information with you on your current auto insurance policy. It is highly recommended that you keep the auto insurance information cards provided by your current auto insurance company in the glove compartment of your motor vehicle.Helpful Tips for NYS Motorists
Anytime a vehicle is added, changed, or removed from a policy, or when issuing or canceling a policy, insurance companies are required to electronically transmit those changes to DMV.
Register Your Car with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
In order to register your car with NYS, you need to visit the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) where a representative will examine your application and documents.
The address of the NYS DMV office is: 181 Clinton St. Binghamton, NY. You can check on office hours for either office by calling: 607-778-2337. Also check this web site: http://www.dmv.ny.gov/athrud.htmDocuments You Need to bring to the NYS DMV office:
The Department of Motor Vehicles will:
Identity Papers to Use for any NYS DMV Application
** Original Documents Only - Photocopies Are Not Acceptable **
Important: Any document submitted for proof of identification must be a current and valid document. The document cannot be an expired document. The NYS DMV has the authority to verify that your documents are authentic. For most applications you will need to show 6 "points" of identity.
Social Security Number: If you are not eligible for a Social Security number, you can obtain an official letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This "Letter of Ineligibility" is specific to NYS DMV applications and must be submitted to the NYS DMV within 30 days of issuance by the SSA. Directions to the SSA office in downtown Binghamton are attached to this handout.
Acceptable documents for
Proof of Identity.
(Expired documents are not
accepted unless indicated)
|Point value
of document
|Is this document accepted as Proof of Date of Birth?
|A foreign passport with your visa and form I-94 with status code J1 or J2 and with form DS-2019. If you received an extension, you must show your original entry document, form DS-2019, your extension DS-2019 and, if appropriate, a "notice of approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
|The DS-2019 must have been issued by BU for aperiod of at least one year and must be valid for at least six more months when presented to the DMV.
|A foreign passport with your visa and form I-94 with status code F1 or F2 and form I-20. To be accepted, the school must be located in NYS. If you received an extension, you must show your original entry document, form I-20, your extension I-20 and, if appropriate, a "notice of approval issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
|The I-20 must have beenissued for a period of at least one year and must be valid for at least six more months when presented to the DMV.
|A US college photo ID card and an academic transcript.
|A supermarket check-cashing card issued in the US with your name pre-printed and your signature.
|A health insurance card or a medical prescription card issued in the US.
|A utility bill issued in the US.
|You can provide only one of these items issued by a financial institution issued in the US:
a bank statement
a cancelled check (which displays your pre-printed name)
an ATM card or a debit card (which displays your pre-printed name and your signature)
a valid major US credit card
You can also provide the following documents as proof of your identity:
Other Acceptable documents for
Proof of Identity.
|Point value
of document
|Is this document accepted as Proof of
Date of Birth?
|Other Requirements?
|A US Social Security card that shows your signature.
|A driver license, a learner permit, or a non-driver photo ID card issued by NYS. The photo document must be valid or expired for less than two years.
DMV form MV-45 (Statement of Identity), if the applicant is under the age of 21. The form must be signed by a parent or a legal guardian, in front of a DMV representative. Proof of date of birth of applicant and Social Security Card are also required. See form MV-45 for instructions.
|A US passport
|A Certificate of Citizenship (N-560, N-561, or N-645).
|A Certificate of Naturalization (N-550, N-570 or N-578).
|A foreign passport with a valid I-551 stampor a statement on the visa. The passport must be in English or translated by an embassy.
|A Permanent Resident Card (form I-551) .
|A US Employment Authorization Card (EAD for OPT)
|The I-797 EAD card must have been issued by DHS for a period of at least one year and must be valid for at least six more months when presented to the DMV.
|A NYS interim driver license or a computer-generated learner permit, without a photo.
|A photo driver license issued by another state, jurisdiction or possession of the US, or issued by a province or territory of Canada. The driver license must be valid or expired less than one year.
|A US high school ID card and a report card.
|A computer-printed pay stub or employee ID card issued in the US that shows your name.
|A high school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) issued in the US.
|A W-2 Form that shows your Social Security Number.
Dealing with Car Repairs
All cars break down at some point, or a tire goes flat, the battery fails. Many US citizens arrange for roadside assistance either through the car dealer when they buy a car or with a private company like American Automobile Association (AAA). This is a very good idea, since University staff are not available to rescue students whose cars have broken down.
You can find out about roadside assistance service from your car dealer or from AAA. The website for AAA is http://www.aaa.com
You may also want to program the phone number for a car towing service in your cell phone. You can find the phone numbers for Auto Repair businesses or a car towing service in the yellow pages of the Broome County phone book.
What You Need to Do IF You Have an Accident
Unfortunately, driving a motor vehicle means you may some day have an accident. You will want to review the information at this web link: http://www.dmv.ny.gov/dmvfaqs.htm#accident so you know what you are legally required to do if you are involved in a motor vehicle accident. The laws apply to accidents in parking lots, BU campus, on roads or any highway.
You will be asked to provide proof of identity and proof of auto insurance coverage in the event of a motor vehicle accident.
Avoid Trouble With the Police - NYS Traffic Laws You Must Obey!
Alcohol Consumption:
Cell phone use:
Seat Belt Use:
If Stopped By the Police:
Web Pages You May Find Helpful
NYS DMV Internet Office
Driver Licenses, Learner Permits, and Non-Driver Photo ID Cards
Registration Fees and Vehicle Use Taxes for Passenger Vehicles
NYS Attorney General
Consumer Tips on Auto Issues
NYS Insurance Department
Consumer Reports
Car Reviews, Car Buying Guides
American Automobile Association
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Driving While Intoxicated
Cell Phone Law in NYS
Seat Belt Use
If Stopped by the Police
(Information included in this booklet is derived from a variety of sources: NYS DMV, NYS Attorney General, NYS Insurance Board, New York Central Mutual Insurance Company, Syracuse University Lillian and Emanuel Slutzker Center for International Services, SUNY Buffalo International Student Services, and NAFSA: Association of International Educators.)
Directions to the NYS DMV Offices in Broome County
All persons in F or J visa status must go to the Clinton Street office of the NYS DMV. This is the only office presently equipped with the technology required to process applications where verification of a passport identity pages is necessary.
The Binghamton branch office of the NYS DMV is located at 181 Clinton Street. Clinton Street runs parallel to Main St. in Binghamton. Clinton Street is located between Water Street and Glenwood Avenue in Binghamton. (see attached map)
If you go to the Endicott or Broome County Office Building DMV offices, DMV staff will send you to the Clinton St. office.
You can check on office hours by calling 607-778-2337. Remember office hours may change so be sure to check for the hours during the week you plan to visit the DMV office.
The DMV Office is open on Saturday mornings. You can reach the offices by taking a cab or by BC Transit bus. (OCCT blue buses do not go directly to Clinton St.) You can review bus schedules on the internet at this link: http://www.gobroomecounty.com/transit/TransitRoutes.php Speak with the bus driver to learn about transferring between bus routes.
It is against the law to drive a motor vehicle that is not registered, or not covered by auto insurance to the NYS DMV office. The NYS DMV has the legal authority to seize your vehicle and impound it (keep it). You will be ticketed for a violation of the law and you may also be fined.
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ATLANTA (AP) - New phones issued in metro Atlanta will no longer come with the 404 and 678 area codes.
Instead, the national organization that assigns area codes will start using the 470 code for the region. No existing phone numbers will be changed.
The senior director of the North American Number Planning Association, John Manning, said officials assigned the last prefix to the 404 area code on Oct. 11. It's been used for six decades in Atlanta.
Georgia's 706 also is at the end. A new 762 area code will soon be issued for areas in Augusta, Athens, Columbus as well as part of north Georgia.
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Embarkation was quick and painless, walked in, checked in and was on the ship in less than 10 minutes. We found our cabin to be more than we had expected, our cabin steward was awesome.
The food was exceptional, only problem was 1 night the ship lost power to the kitchens that cook for the specialty restaurants, our money was refunded and a second night was booked(free), the manager felt so bad that he gave us a bottle of wine to take back to our cabin, and sent another bottle the following morning, the food was well worth the wait.
The buffets were typical buffet food, very delicious, hot foods were hot, cold foods were cold.
We didn't use the gym, we never left the ship so I can't comment on those, entertainment was just that...entertainment, I wont comment because what someone thinks is great, someone else thinks is "lacking" so to speak.
The ship is kept very clean and we found the crew to be very personable. We will definitely sail with Princess again.


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36Melissa McCarthy Gets Called a "Female Hippo" by Rex Reed: A Story in .Gifs
Listen, Identity Thief seems like a pretty sub-par comedy despite its genius stars, Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. The script is weak and the plotline is corny, but thankfully the actors save it from being a total disaster by being masters of gesture, delivery and physical comedy.
While it might seem natural to criticise a shitty movie for the above shortcomings, Rex Reed – the Grumpy Old Man in human form film critic for The New York Observer – did nothing of the sort. Instead, he concentrated on insulting McCarthy about her weight while giving Bateman glowing reviews for being… thin and attractive?
"Melissa McCarthy is a gimmick comedian who has devoted her short career to being obese and obnoxious with equal success. Poor Jason Bateman. How did an actor so charming, talented, attractive and versatile get stuck in so much dreck."
Other choice words Reed dedicated to McCarthy:
- "tractor-sized"
- "a female hippo"
- "humungous creep"
- "cacophonous"
Melissa McCarthy is fantastic has always been frank in discussions surrounding her weight – which of course there have been many of, because that's the way this stupid world works – and has admitted that she still struggles with her body image on a daily basis but tries to master the urge to, oh, hate herself, because she would never want to pass such behaviour down to her own daughters. But here's the thing: what on God's green earth does McCarthy's weight have to do with whether or not a movie is funny? The great thing about so many of her roles – for instance, her part of Sookie on Gilmore Girls – is the fact that it illustrated that – surprise, surprise! – fat people's lives don't revolve around being fat! Fat people fall in love, fat people hang out with their friends and have jobs and even (gasp!) eat salads and work out! It's a miracle!
On another note, if we want to get personal, Rex Reed needs to take a look in the mirror before he starts picking on someone else's appearance.
Maybe he was a stud in his heyday, but the caterpillar eyebrows, Rudolph nose and his choice of accessories (yellow silk, bro? Really?) leave a bit to be desired. And by "a bit", I mean this asshole – who is rather portly himself – is no prize piece.
As a final side note, Bridesmaid director and total sweetie Paul Feig took to Twitter to respond to Reed's hateful diatribe, writing:
"For his catty and school bully name-calling of the supremely talented Melissa McCarthy, I cordially invite Mr. Rex Reed to go f**k himself."
We agree.
February 10, 2013 at 4:00 pm by Jennifer
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Fuck's sake. Wouldn't be surprised if this were the same guy who complained about Jennifer Lawrence's "womanly body" for the Hunger Games film but kept mum about Liam Hemsworth muscles. Why are people so full of hate?
Can you make the "a story in gifs" thing a regular Sunday thing? Love it.
I'm not surprised at this asshole's remarks. All anybody focuses on these days is appearance, appearance, appearance. Heaven forbid a fat woman be happy with herself and not spend her entire existence apologising to the world for her fatness.
I adore Melissa McCarthy. I think she's hilarious and a great actress and – shocker!- beautiful. Gilmore Girls is my #1 4lief and I will love her eternally just because of her role in it. Interestingly enough, her cousin Jenny, a thin, blonde, big knockered lady is stupid as hell, untalented and desperate, both in looks and in personality. Interesting, that.
I second Meh, the story in gifs needs to be a regular thing.
I have to admit as a long time reader who has seen writers come and go, I rarely look to see who wrote what story on here (sorry but its true). After realizing that you were on your own, I did some scrolling back to see how long it had been just Jennifer posts and kudos Jennifer, you have been a busy girl and are doing a wonderful job!
I love Melissa McCarthy, she is hilarious and very talented.
And it is incredibly sexist to make a freaking movie review about the sexiness of the female lead. People don't give heavy talented actors / singers / entertainers the same criticism females get, because, obviously, a womans worth is entirely depending on how bangable she is.
This is the same thing as people saying stuff like "It's not ok to be as fat as Adele", "It's so unhealthy to be fat, and she is not a good role model" – well, guess what, it's their fucking business, not yours, and they have to be ok with it, not your ignorant, shallow, sorry ass. It's ok for talentless skinny women to jiggle their titties around, flaunt their cameltoes and shake their naked butts on television everyday, but a heavy women who has real talent and wears actual clothes? That is just way inappropriate and our children shouldn't have to see something so traumatising.
Gosh, I lose faith in humanity.
And I LOVED this post, Jennifer. I agree with meh, spice up the slow sundays with stories in gifs on a regular basis.
Rex Reed is a bitter old queen who knows the only way to get any attention is to go full STUNT QUEEN and pull low class shit like this.
People love Mellissa for her insane talent. All Reed has ever done with his life is nip at people like Mellissa's heels. He's at the end of his professional road and NOBODY GIVES A SHIT.
Go gently into oblivion, Rex.
x2, Kas! It must be very difficult for an old, OLD " stunt queen" to have to get up every morning and see an aged Bozo the Drag Queen Clown in the mirror. So, he's all bitter, being irrelevant and ugly and stuff. General question, however: does the yellow hankie mean you're into GETTING or GIVING golden showers?
Get 'em Jennifer! What a queef. I think the humungous creep should shove a female hippo cacophonously up his tractor-sized ass.
Good read.. Hate Rex , love Melissa…hate the animated shit thrown in for no reason.
Christ, do you keep bitching just to hear yourself?
I'm sorry Chaz, I forgot the rules.. You're the only one allowed with an opinion . Now go screw yourself little man.
Layover in Denver…. Junebug, everyone's entitled to their opinion. My opinion, on the other hand, could and should be used for the benefit of future generations. My point is thus, in just about every post you make a comment about the celeb being a has been, or something you don't like. Then say you won't come back. Give Jennifer a fuckin break, she's been running this alone and I'm sure there's a learning curve involved. Let her settle in for Christs sake!
You're a shining ray of positivity on this website.
Me? Awwww…..
Dear Jennifer, I can't imagine how much work and time goes into managing EB on your own and and I really like your style and dog, but… please, please, please, pleeeease let there be a Grammy review on the way…. Please?
ummmmm. is everyone here a big fat fatty?
so sorry when people judge you bc it is OBVIOUS you don't take care of your health.
Why is it your business if some stranger doesn't take care of their health? It doesn't affect you so why the hell would you care?
I totally agree with you, and I think that this focus on McCarthy's weight is totally ridiculous. However, with that being the case, I also find it strange that it's acceptable to bitch about models being too skinny/photoshopped because it causes body image issues. If someone else's body doesn't affect anyone else, then why do people get so up in arms about very skinny people being in the limelight? This is not in any way a criticism of you, by the way, just something that your comment made me think of…any thoughts?
True. I don't want to be fat, but if that's how someone else wants to live, so be it. It's like if someone wants to smoke or do drugs. Kill yourself. I don't care. Doesn't bother me any.
Ashleigh, the point is that Rex is an idiot and really shouldn't be judging ANYONE. Look up " pot calling kettle black".
And yes, Rex is an idiot
People judge me when I drink vodka for breakfast.
…and when I troll the Internet. Shut up fatties.
I think the best trollers in this situation are your parents for spelling your name "ashleigh". lulz.
Reed is nothing more than a vapid, washed up Dust Fart…
There are a heck of a lot more people who know Melissa McCarthy both by name and face recognition than Rex whatever-his-name-is. And for good reason. I like cordial invites for people to f*ck themselves, it's such a genuine screw you. Rees should crawl back under the rock from whence he came.
Got that right !
I love her! But umm…yeah, I always thought she & Adele resemble the hippo lady in those Madagascar cartoons. Don't stone meh! I really like them both.
Again Chaz , screw you. You' ve been a nightmare to more people than one this site . I'm entitled to a opinion without a little fuck like you policing Me. Go away and quit stocking me.
I never said you weren't entitled to your opinion you brainfart. I just was wondering why you always whine like some punk ass kid. Btw, it's stalking you idgit.
Don't wonder about me you fucking loser… Go get a real girlfriend.
Chaz, why do you always get so much hate on this site? lol, poor chaz
Hey nice your smile http://maleenhancementcreamblog.com/
He looks like a hippo himself.
Reed needs to shut his damn mouth. He reminds of that sicko Perez HIlton. He's a vulgar creep and needs to ride off into the nether regions with Hilton. They both are suited for each other. Maybe they will bitch each other to death. We should be so lucky right?? No one except Mellisa's family knows how, when or if she is caring for her weight or health. That's between them and her..NOT Rex "bitter ass loser Queen" Reed. What a freak he is.
He looks like a boozer. And over-boozing is every bit as unhealthy as overeating.


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In a piece that ran in Monday's New York Times, Neil Genzlinger opined about his dislike for the the use of the word "really" as a comedic tool. "I'm not talking about 'Really?' as a request for more information or an expression of surprise," he wrote. "I'm referring to the more recent, faddish use of it: delivered with a high-pitched sneer to indicate a contempt so complete that it requires no clarification."
Genzlinger goes on to say that when "Really?" pops up in scripted shows, it's "lazy writing" and the use of those "Reallys?" are playing a role in the "continuing collapse of society." Really.
Jerry Seinfeld, who has performed in the hit "Saturday Night Live" sketch "Really?!? With Seth and Amy" took umbrage with Genzlinger's notions, and penned a letter to The New York Times defending its use.
Seinfeld wrote: "Your Critic's Notebook column about the overuse of the term 'Really?' was so deeply vacuous that I couldn't help but feel that you have stepped into my area of expertise. Really, Neil? Really? You're upset about too many people saying, 'Really?'? I mean, really. O.K., fine, when it's used in scripted media, it is a little lazy. But comedy writers are lazy. You're not fixing that. So, here's the bottom line. If you're a writer, fine, don't use it. But in conversation it is fun to say."
Seinfeld's example of when, precisely, it is fine to say "Really?" riffs on an example from the original piece. "Your example with the girl in the office and the bad clothes? It is definitely much more fun to look at her and just say, 'Really?' than to actually talk about the stupid outfit. Really, it is ... You crumbled a bit of civilization off there yourself. Really."
Seinfeld's letter struck a chord: it became the No. 1 most viewed article on NYTimes.com -- the first time a letter to the Times has ever hit the top spot, according to what letters editor Thomas Feyer told Jim Romenesko.
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Sugar prices continued to rally on expectation of tight supply scenario during coming festival period. Prices shot up by Rs 50-60 a quintal on the Vashi wholesale market on Friday, taking the total rise to pver Rs 650-700 in the last one month. Analysts said despite Forward Markets Commission watching closely, sugar futures hit a new high on strong buying support. Sugarcane output this year is expected to be lower due to scanty rain. Sources said that bullish futures market is pushing prices higher in physical market despite routine demand. Naka rates improved further by Rs 40-60 while mill tender rates edged up by more than Rs 100 on second consecutive day. Traders were demanding immediate release of additional free sale quota. Sugar futures were up by more than Rs 50 till noon. Producers were not very keen to sell at lower price as they continued to get good buying support.
Arrivals and local dispatches were routine but demand is expected to rise further during the month. M-grade price scaled a high of Rs 3,811 in physical markets. In Vashi market, arrivals were 55-56 truckloads and local dispatches were at 52-54 loads. On Thursday evening, only 15-16 mills offered tenders and sold about 52,000-55,000 bags (of 100 kgs each) to the local stockiest in new higher range of Rs 3,570-3,620 (Rs 3,450-3,520) for S-grade and Rs 3,620-3,720 (Rs 3,540-3,600) for M-grade.
Bombay Sugar Merchants Association's spot rates: S-grade Rs 3,611-3,691 (Rs 3,600-3,650) and M-grade Rs 3,692- 3,811 (Rs 3,690- 3,740).
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Citing concerns about his health and long-term future, the Pro Bowl free safety told hosts Adam Schein and Rich Gannon that he isn't sure if he will play this season. He said that he has considered retirement during the past three offseasons -- this one included. It's also worth noting that Reed is in the final year of his contract.
Asked by Sirius/XM if the Ravens knew he wasn't 100 percent committed, Reed said, "I doubt it. I think they will know after this interview -- just like they knew that Flacco was a little rattled, as we all were against Houston." That, of course, was a nod to the comments he made last time he was on with Schein and Gannon.
Reed's comments echoed what he said two months ago when he was inducted into the University of Miami's Hall of Fame. The quote below is what he told The South Florida Sun Sentinel, one of The Sun's sister papers.
"There's a lot of talk out there. I'm not going to say I'm 50-50 because I'm not," the 33-year-old safety said in late March. "I want to play football, but it's something me and my team have been discussing the last couple of weeks. My partners, they do a great job of making sure I know the pros and cons of what's going on with my body and with the organization and where we're at. I plan on doing it, but depending, it could change."
He then added, "If it was up to me, I'd be with a walking cane out there. I don't know, man. I think four to five years is a reality for me."
A week later, Reed appeared on 105.7 The Fan and said that he felt disrespected by the Ravens and questioned their loyalty to him. He said he was open to discussing a contract extension to "help the team," mentioned the five-year, $96 million deal the Denver Broncos gave quarterback Peyton Manning this spring, and suggested that while safeties aren't valued as highly as other positions, the Ravens should make an exception with him.
"I plan on playing. Everybody in the world knows that plans tend to change," said Reed, who will make $7.2 million if he plays this season. "I've got some unfinished business. I got a lot on my mind I've been thinking about and the truth of the matter is that it's about respect. It's about getting respect and it's a business."
Last Friday, Reed took batting practice at Camden Yards and threw out the ceremonial first pitch at an Orioles game. He was asked he planned to meet with Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome when he was in town.
"No, not meeting with Ozzie. I don't even think Ozzie is taking my calls right now," Reed said with a laugh.
On Thursday, Reed talked at length about his relationship with Newsome and the Ravens, mentioning a lack of support and "mental" issues that they were going through, but claimed that it had little to do with his contract.
"It has nothing to do with negotiating and all that, man," Reed insisted. "It's deeper than negotiating, man."
Assuming Reed plays in 2012 -- and team officials expect him to -- his contract status will be a major subplot. The Ravens would like to see him retire in Baltimore, but can they come up with a fair deal that is enough to make Reed feel respected? The guy plays his heart out, but the drama continues on in the safety's soap opera.
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The Mets all but invented the rally cap in the 1980s. In 1987, they tried to codify its use. It didn't work.
A Miner Memory. Featuring Antonio Davis, Tim Hardaway, Sean Elliot, Steve Kerr, Kenny Lofton. This video features the Miners First Round NCAA tournament game against Arizona in 1987. A young "voice of the Miners", John Teicher calls the action.
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Kentuckians attending the State Fair in Louisville Aug. 15-25 may pick up free student financial aid information at the College Info Road Show booth in the South Wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center.
The College Info Road Show, a mobile classroom sponsored by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), will be in a new location on Main Street, near the Safety Town and educational exhibit areas.
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Mepham QB Tyler Davis has grown into his role
Preparing for his third season as the starting quarterback and second in the spread offense, Mepham's Tyler Davis has grown to the point that his head coach Anthony Cracco is always confident he'll make the right decision.
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Mike Scheuerer finally gets chance at Farmingdale
The wait is over for Farmingdale quarterback Mike Scheuerer and the senior can hardly wait for the season to begin.
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---- — PEABODY — It's the holy grail of Peabody city government: the seemingly unattainable quest to fix Crystal Lake and Elginwood Pond.
It has stymied successive administrations going back decades, leaving the two West Peabody ponds filling up to near the top with silt, lily pads and other vegetation. Some people remember swimming in Crystal Lake, but its depth is considered shallow enough now to wade across.
Yet, armed with a new report from the Springfield-based consulting firm GZA GeoEnvironmental, the city is hoping to give the rescue of these still-beautiful assets another try. As usual, Ward 6 Councilor Barry Sinewitz said, money will be a determining factor in what, if anything, gets done.
The report offers an estimate of $2.6 million for dredging and restoration, to be done in four intervals.
"I'm going to set up a subcommittee on Crystal Lake at Thursday's (council) meeting," Sinewitz said last week. "But it's still not going to go anywhere until we have the money."
He's hoping to see the waters deepened and renewed as the area, which even now attracts water fowl, becomes available for recreation.
"There is some money set aside," Council President Tom Gould said, citing a state grant of roughly $600,000.
"We wanted the study just to outline the options," said Mayor Ted Bettencourt, who calls the spot one of the city's "real jewels."
But he admits to a bit of sticker shock at the $2.6 million. "It's a big number. I was hoping it might be a little lower. ... As with everything, we have to prioritize."
"We want to do it in stages," Sinewitz said. "We don't have enough money to do the whole thing."
Councilor Dave Gravel reflected the long-term frustration surrounding any Crystal Lake project. "I've heard of nothing but consultant's reports, when I first got on the council ... even when I was in school back in the '60s."
Citing an earlier proposal to eliminate the silt and vegetation by introducing algae-eating bacteria — a plan considered but never enacted after questions arose about its effectiveness — Gravel said, "I hope this one isn't a science experiment like the last one."
The plan now proposed by GZA, however, supposes that the biggest expense involves finding a place to put all of the material dredged from the lake and pond. In years past, it was theorized that much of the goo at the bottom of the water got there as a result of development in the vicinity, with lawns and homes creating runoff that made its way down to the ponds.
GZA cited prior studies showing 60,000 cubic yards of sediment now in Crystal Lake and 30,000 cubic yards in the adjacent Elginwood Pond.
But removing the material involves finding a place to put it, Sinewitz explained, and then removing all the water it has sponged up over the years. To do that properly will require the introduction of "flocculating agents" capable of separating liquid from solid. (The report cites a Connecticut project that judged these agents "environmentally benign to aquatic life.")
The plan calls for a protective berm to be constructed around the lake. The dredged material would be sent to gravel pits off Taylor Street, where water would be separated and then returned to the lake and pond. The material in the lake and pond is 80 percent water now, Sinewitz said.
The language of the report gives a hint at the scale of the task: "While in operation, a suitably sized dredge for this project would discharge to the basin a flow of 2,000 to 3,000 gallons per minute, a rate of flow which must be matched by the return discharge to the pond."
The task also would involve a lengthy permitting process, involving the city, the state and the federal government.
The belief that the material dredged from the lake would be useful as growing soil has proved to be erroneous, Sinewitz said. To the contrary, he's been told it has little value.
GZA declined to answer questions.
Staff writer Alan Burke can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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By the end of November, Lionel Daudet will have probably finished his "Tour de France" by the boundaries of the country. Starting from the summit of Mont-Blanc the 10th of August 2011, "Dod" took over a year to strictly follow France's border. Month after month following the line only powered by his legs and arms, without ever being farther than a few meters, Lionel Daudet is now "the specialist" of the border. Guillaume Vallot and his brother Etienne, spent a few days tied on Lionel's rope while he was crossing the Queyras massif. At this occasion, Guillaume Vallot, reporter, was able to ask Lionel questions on his project.
Guillaume Vallot: So Dod, what does this border look like from a close point of view?
Lionel Daudet: The border, it can be anything and everything ! It's incredibily various. The border it is of course a mountain ridge, a sea shore, a forest. But it is also a field, a vineyard, a dinning room in a house, a lake, a highway, a farm, a factory or a nuclear plant!!! But the border is also people, the many different people that i was able to encounter during the trip.
G.V: When following the seashore, or in urban areas, you where probably facing many private property issues... was that a big problem ?
Lionel Daudet: Yes and no. Of course it is problem to cross a private property, and they are many on the border. I came across a few grouches, but nine times out of ten i just had to say that i came from the Mont Blanc. When the people realised what i was doing and from where i was coming and going, their eyes grew wide and the doors opened. The DodTour is the most "démocratic" adventure i've set on, there is no need for long explanations and people understand easily my goal. In general i was warmly welcomed to go across. When I was following the beach of the french Riviera in the month of august, with such a crowd on the sand i prefered kayaking the shore instead of hopping over bathing towels all day long! The most complicated part is urban areas, for example Monaco, houses are built on the border, and it was actually impossible to really know where it was. I had to do a few exceptions at that moment.
G.V: It is with great simplicity that we were able to take part in your adventure but we were not the only ones ?
Lionel Daudet: For shure, friends, partners, volunteers, and other improvised parties are a the great part of the trip. In each remote area of France someone knows a little part of the border and was happy and proud to show it to me. But everytime all of us learned things. The number local inhabitants i met on the border is huge, and these moments where the nuggets of my project.
G.V: How did you manage the incredible equipment and supplies logistics ?
Lionel Daudet: With a very important preparation and the sine qua non daily assistance from my wife Vero, she follows me all the times with the camper, manages groceries, contacts, meeting points and reports on www.dodtour.com! Plus a daily dose of anticipation and adaptation. As i said everyday: "In the morning i pick up my ice axe where i left it on the border". But the real king of the trip is the weather, it gives me the rythm. To overcome physical and emotional issues the mental plays a huge part in the game. I was very carefull that the DodTour doesn't become some kind of marathon or race against time, I wanted to have the necessary time to enjoy places and people. I'm clear with myself. Up to now no accident nor dark moments on the tour. If i had fixed myself with a precise deadline, in one year for example, it would have probably been less cheerfull and i wouldn't be satisfied.
G.V: As I am writing these lines Dod is very close to the finish, with good weather it's a matter of days... Fall is coming quickly on the Alps and storms and snow are now invited, is nature too trying to protect the border ? Thunder and lightning were recently the surprise hosts of Lionel who got struck by lightning on an arete... But as always, still smoking hot he resumed on his quest the day after, I can tell you the end of Dodtour is made of high voltage.
Encouragements, tracking, reports on the trip, arrival dates and all kinds of stories and emotions are shared on:
Vidéo - DodTour episode 1


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CATEGORIES MoviesBrad Pitt had such good luck when "Moneyball" was released on Sept. 23, 2011, it seems The Weinstein Company is hoping lightning strikes twice. The studio has set "Cogan's Trade," with Pitt in a lead role, for Sept. 21, 2012.
In the film, Pitt plays Cogan, a mob enforcer on the trail of two junkies who robbed a mob-backed card game. (You might remember how that went down for some very foolhardy thugs on "The Sopranos.") In a nice twist, Tony Soprano himself, James Gandolfini, as well as mob-movie veteran Ray Liotta are on board as well.
According to Slashfilm, Gandolfini will play "a washed-up, alcoholic, hard-up-for-cash hit man who was brought on by Jackie (Pitt) to do the first job he's done in a long time but proves to be more of a liability."
The movie is based on the 1974 novel of the same name by George V. Higgins, who also wrote "The Friends of Eddie Coyle," which became an underrated mob pic starring Robert Mitchum and Peter Boyle.
"Cogan's Trade" reteams Pitt with Andrew Dominik, who directed him in "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford." The film also costars Richard Jenkins and Sam Shepard.
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