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What a traumatic experience, to be involved in a vehicle collision, but was it a true accident or was it a "staged collision"? There are some collisions that are "staged" and are "criminal conspiracies" where criminals intentionally place motorist and their passengers in harm's way by staging collisions for financial gain.
The most common types of staged accidents are the "Swoop and Squat" and "Drive Down" also known as the "Wave On". With the "Swoop and Squat" criminals maneuver their vehicle in front of a targeted vehicle and slam on brakes. By doing this radical maneuver, the criminals are attempting to cause the target vehicle to collide with the rear of their vehicle and create an accident scene or "staged collision" where the victim's vehicle appears to be at fault.
The "Drive Down" or "Wave On" involves a situation where a targeted vehicle does not have the right-of-way and criminals gesture or waves the targeted motorist on, offering the opportunity to proceed ahead of them. Once the target vehicle takes them up on their hospitality, the criminal purposely drives their vehicle into the target creating an accident which appears to be their fault.
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*Carry a disposable camera in the glove compartment of your vehicle. Take as many pictures of the other vehicle and its passengers as possible.
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*Fully insured motorists, driving alone, are the favorite targets of criminals involved in staged collisions. Criminals involved in staged collisions prefer "lone drivers" because "passengers" make good witnesses. Luxury and commercial vehicles are often targeted because they offer the promise of extensive insurance coverage.
*When driving, be aware of other vehicles around you. Always allow immediately report the crime to Law Enforcement Authorities. Ample space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Look beyond the vehicle in front of you. If you see a vehicle slowing down in front of you, begin to slow down also. Do not wait for the vehicle in front of you to slow down first.
*Be very careful when turning from a lane that allows two vehicles to turn simultaneously. Criminals who commit staged collisions often prey on vehicles that cross the centerline, purposely sideswiping a targeted vehicle.
*Oftentimes, "phony witnesses" are positioned near the scene of the staged collision to support the involved criminal's account and to contradict the innocent driver's account of what actually happened. In some instances, criminals inflict injury upon themselves or claim "hard to dispute" soft-tissue injuries in order to collect on insurance claims.
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27 November 2014: Fourth Access to HE Summit: Building the Access and WP Consensus, Woburn conference centre, London
Action on Access and Universities UK's fourth Access to HE Summit takes a focused look at establishing Consensus and working Collaboratively.
'Consensus' means a 'general or widespread agreement' and 'an opinion or position reached by a group as a whole'. Synonyms include: agreement, like-mindedness, common consent, unity, unanimity, solidarity. Are our views and does our work show a true consensus and display the 'more coherent, collaborative and coordinated approach' asked of us by the OFFA-HEFCE National Strategy document?
Speakers from OFFA, HEFCE, UUK, the NUS, Grant Thorton, Net Natives and Continuum at UEL; and expert-led, practice-focused discussion workshops led by colleagues from Universities UK, the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission, HELOA, and the HEFCE including policy and research experts on themes such as building evidence for a sustainable and fair funding regimes; collaborative and sustainable outreach networks; building the evidence base in data research and use; the role of HE in the delivery of Information Advice and Guidance; and college and HEI relationships with a focus on part-time study – all exploring consensual and collaborative approaches in HE's contribution to increasing social mobility.
Nicola Dandridge (Chief Executive UUK) and Professor John Storan (Director Research Centre for Widening Participation Policy Studies at the University of East London, and Action on Access) are jointly chairing the Summit, which will ask the questions and stimulate the debate on how we can all, together, build this consensus; underpinned – if not by unanimity – then by unity, comment consent and solidarity. Only a few places left:
26 November, Student Engagement Partnership regional event, Birmingham City University Students' Union
The Student Engagement Partnership regional event to explore how higher education institutions engage with students.
27th November 2014: Innovative approaches to curriculum design and delivery in Higher Education, Westminster Higher Education Forum Keynote Seminar, central London
This conference focuses on innovative approaches to curriculum design and delivery in Higher Education. Areas for discussion include: the latest thinking on curriculum development and implementation; incorporating developments in technology into teaching and learning – and the impact on campus and infrastructure development; creating more flexible learning hours – and resources to accommodate part-time students and mature students; engaging with employers in course design – and increasing the number of in-course work-based learning opportunities; greater use of student feedback for course design – and reacting to student expectations; and challenges posed by curriculum re-design - particularly the effects on student assessment and pedagogy.
Speakers include: Professor Ron Barnett, Lead Consultant, Flexible pedagogies: preparing for the future, Higher Education Academy and Emeritus Professor of Higher Education. The seminar follows the HEA report on Flexible pedagogies: preparing for the future - and includes a keynote presentation from the project's lead consultant, Professor Ron Barnett. This event is CPD certified. Further information: http://bit.ly/WIozU4
27 November 2014: Fourth Access to HE Summit: Building the Access and WP Consensus, Woburn conference centre, London
Action on Access and Universities UK's fourth Access to HE Summit takes a focused look at establishing Consensus and working Collaboratively. Speakers include: Nicola Dandridge, Les Ebdon, Madeleine Atkins, Bill Rammell, Megan Dunn and Norman Pickavance, Grant Thornton UK LLP, John Storan Continuum at UEL and Action on Access.
Workshops include: Building evidence towards a fair funding solution; Building the evidence-base for widening participation; Collaboration, outreach and partnership through National Network for Collaborative Outreach; Coherent, cross-sector Information Advice and Guidance and the HE role; Part time college HE: trends and institutional responses
27 November, Student Engagement Partnership regional event, London, NUS Macadam House
The Student Engagement Partnership regional event to explore how higher education institutions engage with students.
2 December, Student Engagement Partnership regional event, London, NUS Macadam House
The Student Engagement Partnership regional event to explore how higher education institutions engage with students.
3 December, 2014: Developing young people's skills: vocational education, partnerships and modern apprenticeships, Scotland Policy Conferences Keynote Seminar, central Edinburgh
The agenda focuses specifically on issues in Scotland, and focuses on next steps for preparing Scotland's young people for the work place but the content might still be of interest to you or others in your organisation.
The agenda is being structured to bring out latest thinking on the Commission for Developing Scotland's Young Workforce final report and the £12million funding announcement from The Scottish Government to take forward its recommendations on tackling youth unemployment. Delegates will consider the implementation of the Commission's recommendations, as well as what more can be done to fulfil the Scottish Government's 'Opportunities for All' commitment.
This event is CPD certified. Further information: http://bit.ly/1sRpReh
4 December 2014: Successful students: enhancing employability through enterprise education, Cardiff
Professor Andy Penaluna, who will deliver the keynote, is Professor of Creative Entrepreneurship at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. He is a leading international expert on entrepreneurial education and currently a Visiting Professor at University of Leeds and Distinguished Visiting Professor at American University in Cairo.
As well as attending the keynote, delegates are able to tailor the rest of the day to their specific CPD requirements by choosing to attend two from a selection of five workshops including: improving employability through developing digital literacy; managing the transition into employment; communities enhancing the learner experience. Further information: http://bit.ly/1rxFLDW
4 December 2014: Postgraduate Research – funding, accessibility and career progression,
Westminster Higher Education Forum Keynote Seminar, central London
This CPD certified event, chaired by Dr Julian Huppert MP, Member, All-Party Parliamentary University Group will assess the future for policy relating to postgraduate research – focusing on funding and access, development of research skills during PGR study and progression into careers.
Areas for discussion include: access to postgraduate research courses including the current funding streams available and how institutions can increase the number of researchers from disadvantaged backgrounds; available training and support for researchers in their early careers and typical destinations; and wider developments including the impact of the Research Excellence Framework on early career researchers.
Further information: http://bit.ly/1phDNKD
9 December 2014: Inspiring future generations: embracing plurality and difference in higher education, Newer Researchers Conference, Newport, Wales, UK
Invitation to participate and a call for Abstracts. Submission deadline: Friday 11th July 2014
The SRHE Newer Researchers' Conference provides a unique space for newer researchers in higher education to share and discuss their on-going work with peers in the international higher education research community in a stimulating but supportive environment. This year, echoing the theme of the SRHE Annual Research Conference, we invite you to contribute to the critical discussion around Inspiring future generations; embracing plurality and difference in higher education from the perspective of the Newer Researcher. This will involve exploring patterns of plurality and difference in and across higher education and asking how these are influencing those who study and work in the sector. This Conference provides the opportunity to present your own work whilst learning more about topics other newer researchers in higher education are exploring from a wide range of perspectives. As part of our commitment to promoting the development of higher education research and researchers, we welcome papers or posters reporting on on going research as well as pilot or completed studies and work of a conceptual, theoretical or empirical nature. All submissions are peer-reviewed, resulting in a broad range of high quality presentations.
Please see the link below for further details about the conference theme and how to submit your abstract for a paper, poster or symposium. We look forward to welcoming you to Celtic Manor for what we know will be another stimulating and inspiring Conference.
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10 December 2014: A New Deal for Students,
This one day conference will showcase expert best practice case studies and furnish you with the knowledge to help develop the student experience offering of your institution: Map out the fast changing landscape for the student experience; Look at the active student partnership; Hear from alternative models of higher education; Hear what students and employers are looking for from Higher Education; Look at the elements of personal development, professional development and employability; Learn how to grasp opportunities from data and research to make continuous improvements; Develop strategies for improving student academic satisfaction; Understand the challenge of alternative student HE experiences and differentiation in FE and Part time options; Understand new choices, a new deal for developing partnership between students and their academics and institutions.
Speakers include: Stephen Isherwood, Director, Association of Graduate Recruiters, Professor Stuart Brand, Director of Learning and Teaching, Birmingham City University; Professor David Boughey, Associate Professor in International Business History, Director of Student Engagement, University of Exeter Business; Andrew Crisp, Director and co-founder, CarringtonCrisp. Further information: http://bit.ly/1xaOkYA
16 December 2014: Second annual National Network for the Education of Care Leavers conference, De Montfort University, Leicester
The programme for this free event is still in the planning stages.
14- 16th January 2015, Celebrating and Exploring Self-Improvement, North of England Education Conference, Manchester
In its 111th year the North of England Education Conference (NEEC) – the UK's leading annual education conference – is heading home to Manchester. It will focus on celebrating and exploring self-improvement through the key themes of Innovation, Sustainability and Employability. The conference will showcase best practice, innovation and research in education. It will promote self-improvement from the perspectives of the individual pupil, the educator, the institution and the system as a whole; and it will link education to positive life chances and the employability of young people. Further information: www.educationconferences.co.uk<http://www.educationconferences.co.uk
24 February 2015: The Future for undergraduate and postgraduate taught tuition fees,
Central London
With Higher Education funding expected to be a major point of debate at the coming General Election, this seminar will be a timely opportunity to bring together key policymakers and stakeholders to discuss the future of arrangements for tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses in England. It will be informed by the recent outcomes of the House of Commons BIS Select Committee Report into student loans which called for Government to urgently review the student loans system.
Further information: http://bit.ly/1tgSD7S
25-27 February, 2015: The Social Dimension in European Higher Education, Vienna
The conference aims at creating a discursive forum for peer learning in the field of the social dimension, fostering interchange between 3 spheres – researchers, policy makers and practitioners who will share and exchange their experiences and knowledge, in order to create a fruitful mutual learning environment. Expected 500 participants from various countries within the Bologna area.
Two of the main data providers on the socio-economic situation of students, will present their most recent results: EUROSTUDENT a Synopsis of indicators, comprising results from the fifth round of the project with comparisons of student data from 30 EHEA countries; PL4SD the enhanced database of measures as well as results from 3 PL4SD Country Reviews. Our conference is the ideal place to make efforts for the improvement of the social dimension visible in a broader European context.
Please find our call for contributions, including present measures and activities you undertake to improve the social situation of students, so others can learn and benefit from your experience and knowledge as you may from theirs. Please submit an abstract of around 500 words to firstname.lastname@example.com until September 15, 2014 presenting your contribution and the relevance of the topic to the conference.
Further information: http://bit.ly/1nj89ym
5 March 2015: Women in the workplace – next steps for policy and best practice, London
This timely conference will examine the further action that can be taken – including options for policy in the next Parliament – to maximise women's contribution to the economy, and to further improve gender equality in the workplace. Delegates will also consider the impact of key reforms including flexible working and the introduction of shared parental leave, and possible future developments. Further areas for discussion include careers education, particularly how best to increase female participation in apprenticeships and STEM subjects, and steps that can be taken to increase the number of women in senior positions and on company boards.
Key speakers include: Jo Swinson MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Women and Equalities; and Sharron Pamplin, HR Director, UK & Europe, Atkins; Sally Brett, Senior Equality Policy Officer, TUC; Gillian Howard, Employment Lawyer; Carole Kitching, Principal, Newcastle College and Professor Simonetta Manfredi, Director, Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice, Oxford Brookes University. Further information: http://bit.ly/1r4eEl2
5th March 2015: Tackling student welfare issues and improving student retention, Westminster Higher Education Forum, Central London
Delegates at this seminar will discuss ways that universities can tackle student non-continuation rates, focusing particularly on tackling welfare issues. It follows the release of the HEFCE and OFFA joint National Strategy for Access and Student Success, which called for universities to increase their focus on retention as part of a move towards support throughout the 'whole student lifecycle'. This event is CPD certified.
Professor Les Ebdon, Director, Office for Fair Access; Mark Fiander, Strategy and Innovation Director, Money Advice Service and Colum McGuire, Vice President, Welfare, NUS have agreed to deliver keynote addresses at this seminar. Further information: http://bit.ly/1rH7khj
21 May 2015: Developing the higher level vocational education system and the next steps for Higher Apprenticeships, London
This conference will provide a timely opportunity to discuss the future for higher level vocational education in England. It follows the Government's call for engagement in the creation of elite National Colleges, intended to help the development of high level technical skills in those industries or sectors where there is an identified skills gap. Delegates will examine key challenges for creating these colleges and the steps that can be taken to encourage further engagement from employers in the development of their workforce's skills. Further sessions will assess the future for Higher Apprenticeships and the role that universities can play in the delivery of higher level vocational education, including the lessons that have been learnt from the UK Commission for Employment and Skill's report Forging Futures.
Keynote speakers include: Professor John Coyne, Vice-Chancellor, University of Derby and Commissioner, UK Commission for Employment and Skills; Neil Bates, Group Chief Executive Officer and Principal, Prospects College of Advanced Technology and Peter Seddon, Senior Policy Adviser, Knowledge Exchange & Skills Policy, and Helen Thorne, Director of Policy and Research, UCAS. Further information: http://bit.ly/1F9Zao1
1st – 3rd July 2015: FACE 2015 Annual Conference, the University of South Wales, Treforest campus.
The 22nd FCE Annual Conference provides a platform for its members, non-members and students to participate in plenary sessions and workshops, with an opportunity to network with like-minded colleagues in a friendly and professional environment. An important role for FACE is to facilitate the exchange and dissemination of information and practices in Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education. By promoting collaboration and innovation between providers and practitioners FACE aims to support and encourage a socially inclusive framework for Lifelong Learning, challenging exclusion and fostering full participation. Conference themes include: Crossing boundaries through partnership working; Routes out of poverty through lifelong learning; Learning journeys and careers; Lifelong learning for local, regional and national developments; and Part-time and full-time learning.
The University of South Wales (USW) is a leading provider and proponent of Widening Access and Lifelong Learning opportunities in Wale, formed in 2013 by the merger of the University of Glamorgan and the University of Wales, Newport and now has 33,000 full and part-time students. This includes 6141 enrolments within FE colleges in England and Wales – one of which (Merthyr College) is integrated within the University.
Further information: http://bit.ly/1uldBBj
20-24 July 2015: 'Working for disability equality in Higher Education – the global
perspective', NADP International Conference, Manchester
The conference will provide a global perspective, focusing on disabled student support from pre-entry to University or College and onto successful transition into employment.
Support systems and services around the world are often recognised as being of a high quality, however, there is still much to learn and develop. This conference will enable delegates from the global community to come together and share knowledge, practical skills and good practice in the provision of support for disabled students.
Keynote speakers include: Scott Lissner (Chair of AHEAD), Ann Heelan (AHEAD Ireland) and Nicole Ofiesh (Independent Learning Consultant and Stanford University).
NADP wishes to invite submissions for workshop presentations based on the
conference theme from any interested parties. To submit an abstract for consideration, please complete the submission form attached to this email and return to firstname.lastname@example.com no later than Friday 30th October 2014
Further information: http://bit.ly/1uxmd7c
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26 CALVES STOLEN FROM STANISLAUS COUNTY DAIRY FARM: TURLOCK (AP) - Stanislaus County authorities are investigating the theft of 26 calves from a dairy farm near Turlock.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) - Four former California governors on Monday supported a request by Gov. Jerry Brown to delay the release of nearly 10,000 prison inmates by year's end.
SAN JOSE (AP) - In a trial that began Monday, 10 California cities and counties are seeking nearly $1 billion from paint manufacturers to remove lead paint from millions of older homes, arguing that they sold the product despite being aware of its potential health effects.
MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR KILLING 2 OVER DOG: FRESNO (AP) - A Fresno man who shot and killed two people and paralyzed a third in a dispute over a lost dog has been sentenced to 82 years to life in prison, plus two life terms without the possibility of parole.
SACRAMENTO (AP) - The nation's two largest public pension funds on Monday reported double-digit annual returns from rising stock and real estate prices, but cautioned against focusing too much on short-term performance.
DOG THAT ATE POISONED MEATBALL IN SF DIES: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A dog that ate one of numerous poisoned meatballs found in San Francisco neighborhoods has died.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mayor Eric Garcetti called for peace and cut short an East Coast visit to return to Los Angeles on Monday following police confrontations with protesters angry over the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
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Album Stream: Mandy Moore's Wild Hope
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Judging by the cover art for her new album, Wild Hope, you might surmise that Mandy Moore has transformed herself from teen pop-sensation into grown-up dream-folk girl — and you would be right. On the new album, which hits stores today and which you can now stream at AOL Music, Moore maintains the accessibility of her more bubbly hits while showing off heightened gravitas and a great voice.
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suncicagogic on 8/15/2014 2:14:00 PM more reviews by suncicagogic
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brown Eyes: Green
I have long, not so thick lashes, and this didnt do much for me. It didnt clump, and lashes looked good, but nothing special. Every lash was coated on its own, providing volume, but it looked too natural in my opinion. It doesnt smudge, lasts all day, but its hard too get off.
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Elianaleehah on 8/13/2014 3:22:00 PM more reviews by Elianaleehah
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I like this mascara but personally in my makeup routine I don't use it alone. I like to first apply my Elizabeth Arden lengthening mascara then top it off my a good one or two coats of this. I feel it doesn't clump really holds up well waterproof and is quite easy to remove with the right makeup remover. It has lasted me a long time and I will definitely buy it again!
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13jhlee on 8/11/2014 9:36:00 PM more reviews by 13jhlee
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
i had high hopes for this mascara but i did not like it. i have short, straight lashes and this didn't do much for me. i have the waterproof formula which usually gives me more volume but this basically did nothing. would not buy again.
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Emmalouhoo on 8/11/2014 1:20:00 PM more reviews by Emmalouhoo
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
The first mascaras I ever bought were maybelline and I had no problems with them, but I also was looking for anything beyond covering my blonde lashes up. As I got older I bought other brands. Now I decided to give this particular mascara and I've found that it's pretty good but has a few flaws. I personally liked the creamy and thinish texture. The brush was good at lengthening but NOT separating at all. The bristles hurt a bit as they touch the lash line. I found that is was very good at getting to the roots of my lashes though. I liked that it came with the brush separate from the tube (very sanitary). It gave me a chance to see what the bush looked like. I found that I got the best look when I layered it over Clinique high impact mascara. Overall, the rocket volume mascara is very good with other mascaras but not especially good alone.
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Catalinaaa on 8/10/2014 8:11:00 PM more reviews by Catalinaaa
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
This so far has been my favorite mascara! It makes my eyelashes really pop!
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Kerae on 8/10/2014 2:16:00 PM more reviews by Kerae
Age: 25-29 Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
This is one mascara that I'll purchase over and over. I love everything about it. The brush is perfect for volumizing lashes and doesn't clump up on me either. No flaking or smudging either. Great gem from the drugstore.
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Hollylolly123 on 8/10/2014 7:53:00 AM more reviews by Hollylolly123
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Sensitive, Tan Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
This was the best mascara I've had so far! It's great! The only issue I'd say is that it's a bit pricey but it's worth it!
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clarissa90 on 8/9/2014 9:44:00 PM more reviews by clarissa90
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Cool Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
I purchased this after seeing it on a You Tuber and it gave her that false lash effect. I will not repurchase.
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LilMissMatched on 8/9/2014 3:57:00 AM more reviews by LilMissMatched
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
Honestly, I have bought this product many times... However, It's just a plain old drugstore mascara. Nothing about it is memorable or special or exciting. It's just another in the long line of $7-9 mascaras from the drugstore. I have repurchased because it's cheap, doesn't clump, and I do like the wand. It coats lashes with black ( or whatever color you choose ) but doesn't lengthen or do anything spectacular. It's a decent drugstore buy.
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nigenasai on 8/7/2014 12:49:00 PM more reviews by nigenasai
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm Hair: Other, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
The formula is wet and kind of thick feeling. The wand is straight, fat, thick, and rubber. It voluminizes mostly, and holds a "straight up" lash curl. I dont really like the look i get from this mascara because i like my lashes with a fanned out soft curl. But it really does look like you have a false eyelash look and really holds up for awhile. The most coats you'll ever need is about 2, anymore than that is spidery and clumpy. This mascara looks amazing on smokey eyes and lasts all day. The smell i absolutely hate, and it makes me cringe everytime i apply it onto my lashes, but its a good mascara. It really gets the root to the tip, but sometimes the tips of your lashes might have some balls of mascara on there , but you can easily remove it off with your fingers ( lightly tugging, not pulling) or you can keep it on there if you like that look.
For me this is a decent mascara, i have naturally long, full, and thick lashes.
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DALLAS -- The Marlins spent an extraordinary amount of time Tuesday afternoon and evening wooing free agent slugger Albert Pujols and appeared to be thundering toward their finish line as darkness enveloped Dallas on a cold Tuesday night.
Whether it is also Pujols' finish line remains to be seen.
The Marlins pushed very, very hard through the night Tuesday to finish a Pujols deal with a 10-year offer, according to sources, worth in excess of $200 million. Closing in on 1 a.m. CDT, sources said the Marlins reached a point where there would be no immediate answer, and they would resume discussions with the Pujols Camp on Wednesday.
Earlier Tuesday, St. Louis general manager John Mozeliak said that the Cardinals presented the slugger with a new offer, their first since last February when Pujols rejected a reported nine-year offer worth a reported $195 million.
Meantime, USAToday's Bob Nightengale reported an unidentified team made a third offer of at least 10 years in what is becoming the most expensive bidding war in baseball history.
Sources with knowledge of the talks said that they expected the Pujols camp to let things play out a little longer.
That strategy did not mesh with what the Fish wanted Tuesday, and they may have to make a decision as a result. As owner Jeffrey Loria canceled dinner plans Tuesday to remain in the Hilton Anatole and try to knock off a deal for the iconic slugger, the Marlins remained players on free agent pitchers Mark Buehrle and C.J. Wilson.
Marlins officials emerged from an elevator after what appeared to have been a long meeting with Dan Lozano, Pujols' agent, shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday. But club president David Samson repeatedly told reporters, "Nothing to report."
The Marlins want an answer from Pujols sooner rather than later -- they pushed for an answer Tuesday night -- so they can move on to one of those other options if they can't get him. They also want an answer from Pujols soon because of growing concern that they are being used as leverage to jack up the Cardinals' bid.
Bottom line: The Marlins badly want Pujols, but they do now want to lose out on other free agent options if Pujols is a rigged game and it's a fait accompli that he's returning to St. Louis. Whether or not the Marlins sign Pujols, they still want to improve their starting pitching. Without Pujols, they'll look to the free agent market. If they add Pujols, they will look to trade current first baseman Gaby Sanchez for pitching.
Mozeliak did not specify the Cards' new offer to Pujols either in years or dollars. When asked by St. Louis reporters in whose court the ball is in, Mozeliak replied, "Theirs."
"I suspect [a response] is going to come quickly," Mozeliak told St. Louis reporters. "That would have to come from that camp. ... In this situation, we're participants. I don't think we're dictating anything."
The Marlins believed that their offer had to be higher than that of the Cardinals to combat what one source termed the "statue effect." Meaning, if Pujols finished his career in St. Louis, the next step will be that the club and city will erect a statue of him next to the one of Hall of Famer Stan Musial outside of Busch Stadium.
Consequently, the Marlins have put together what sources call a "creative" offer, one that is so complicated that Loria and other Marlins executives met with Dan Haslem of the Commissioner's Office late Tuesday afternoon to review parts of it and, apparently, make sure it is in line with baseball rules and the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
"Jeffrey is an art dealer. He's accustomed to obtaining special works of art," one National League executive said Tuesday night. "Maybe this is another special work of art."
Surely, they would tell you that Pujols is exactly that in St. Louis.
Whether he'll be on permanent loan anytime soon at the Marlins' posh new baseball museum in Miami is the subject that continues to dominate these meetings.
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Marlins pushing hard on Pujols, want answer soon
Like I said , Let Him go.
10 years is too much for any athlete.
I live in St.Louis and here is what some other Cardinals fans are saying and I agree.
"I'm against that much money," said Tim Gildehaus.
With more than $200 million on the line, NewsChannel 5 asked our Fans: "Should the Cardinals match the offer?"
Lindsay Lampe wrote, "Let him go! Too much money!"
Cindy McCaig wrote, "It's time to realize he only plays a game? Not curing cancer!"
Many Cards fans say as much as they love watching Pujols, Cardinals Nation will survive if he decides to head south.
"St. Louis has won nine World Series without him. We'll move on," said Gildehaus.
"Regardless of Pujols being gone or not, they're going to stick around. That stadium will still be full. We're 11 time world champs," said Cards fan Vincent Hall.
"I've been a season ticket holder since 1981. I'll be buying them 'til the day I die whether Pujols is here or not," said Kurt Mueller.
And if Pujols leaves, fans say he's the one that should be worried.
"Florida? Ah, I don't think they have many baseball fans down there," said Jeff Guernsey.
"Did you see those uniforms he'd have to wear? That's gotta be worth giving up a little bit for," said Mueller.
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Posted on: December 7, 2011 8:31 am
Marlins pushing hard on Pujols, want answer soon
Yeah steinbrenner was the best, signing and trading players like Pokemon cards with a basement full of cash, real talent there.
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Marlins pushing hard on Pujols, want answer soon
What a bunch crap. These idiots fighting over a 32 year old probable 34 year old player (who can't produce a valid birth certificate?) in obvious decline. AP is still a great player but at least 6 years of these deals are going to be dead money (see any number of yankee - Red Sox). I hope Loria is being used as leverage here as he makes stienbrenner look like an alterboy when it comes to character and honesty.
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Hey everyone , just think . . . . .
If Albert goes to the Marlins He will have to wear one of those hideous uniforms. ( LOL )
Since: Dec 5, 2011
Posted on: December 7, 2011 7:09 am
Marlins pushing hard on Pujols, want answer soon
Let Pujols go the Cardinals should be on the phone with Boras ready to make a 10 yr. 250 mil. Offer for fielder.........as young as He is that at least makes better sense. Plus it would be a nice slap in AP's face after he signs with Florida. Then the icing on the cake would be when they trade him after three years of injury to an A.L. team and they put him as dh. The grass ain't always greener on the other side Pujols. Cardinals baseball will always be strong......people could stop paying attention to you by the end of the year.
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Posted on: December 7, 2011 6:36 am
Marlins pushing hard on Pujols, want answer soon
You know what we will hear later today as the same as many days in the past. Mystery team signs King Albert and that team is the Yankees of the NL (Phillies). LOL
Since: Jul 22, 2007
Posted on: December 7, 2011 4:07 am
Marlins pushing hard on Pujols, want answer soon
I've never seen a team make stupider moves than what the Marlins are doing right now. Build a stadium in a Latin area- and they think by hiring and overpaying by a long shot- EVERY single latino player - they'll have attendance. HA!! In the immortal words of Rob Schneider: They will SUCK AGAIN!!


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I bought this powder to help my Colorstay foundation set, in light, as I use Ivory on foundation. I thought being the same brand and line it would be good but it hasnt been. The powder seems too light for my skin and it gets cakey really fast. My T zone is shiny a couple of hours after I applied this. I gave it to my sister and she loved it. Guess its not for everyone.
This product was terrible for me. it did not control oil at all and no matter how many layers of this i put on, it did not give me the slightest bit of coverage. I didn't expect a lot from this but it was even lower than my low expectation. I only used it twice. Once - to try it, and twice- to give it another chance. I will not ever repurchase this.
To put it simply, this product sucks. I got oily after an hour and it cakes up. It really does nothing for shine and no coverage either. Not wanting to waste, I used it til I hit pan and then gave up on it.
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After using this for a while I noticed the finishing powder did nothing that any ordinary finishing powder did, it just matched my foundation type.
Its not worth the about $10 you spend on it when you could be buying cheaper ones that do the same maybe better!
Packaging is poor Ive dropped one and it completely shattered, the tops are very loose.
I have some mad oily skin, ladies... I'm talking the BP Oil Spill over here. And on top of my greasy skin, I have moderate acne. My acne is hereditary, and nothing really breaks me out.
I used to use the Revlon Colorstay liquid foundation in addition to this setting powder, but I really DON'T like that foundation. Therefore, I used this powder with whatever other foundation I randomly found that could keep me oil free for 2 or 3 hours (yeah, my oil is that bad). I can't say that I know how this press powder would do on top of my new holy grail liquid foundation (Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet Plus <3) but I will say that I think Revlon's Colorstay Presser Powder Foundation was one of the best drugstore powders I've ever used. It covered my acne very well and held up for a few hours before I started getting oily (which I think was from the liquid foundation rather than the powder itself).
I am now using Make Up For Ever's Duo Mat Powder Foundation (which is great for a high-end powder) instead of Revlon Colorstay's Powder foundaiton, but if I were to suggest a drug store press powder, Revlon Color's Powder Foundation would be it.
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I tried this after Revlon ColorStay Mineral Foundation, was changed to Revlon ColorStay Aqua Mineral Makeup. The original powder worked so well for me! Then they changed it w/ coconut water, which didn't workout for me AT ALL. I was hoping to find another powder kind of like the original...
This pressed powder was ok. I felt it was a lot more pink undertoned than the first powder I liked. The mineral foundation was pink undertoned too, but blended very well! I'm yellow/olive undertoned, but it still worked! This powder kind of blended, but it didn't look as natural :( Kind of had that powdery look to it :P The coverage was ok...I couldn't really cover everything, b/c the color wouldn't really blend into my neck. It did even out my skin though. I felt this worked best in warmer weather, the color seemed to change in colder weather. In colder weather it seemed to get darker, like into this pinkish/almost rust color. I got this in Medium Deep btw. This didn't make me breakout and controlled my oily skin :) It's also quick to apply, the puff thing is somewhat useful. I would recommend a brush instead though. The price was kind of high for the quality imo.
I didn't hate this powder, but I'm not buying again.
I'm searching for a good powder and decided to try this one out after reading good reviews on a different site.
Mine doesn't come with Softflex. In fact, I don't think any of the stores I've been to carry this powder with Softflex. So perhaps that's the problem.
Now...the review...
This powder is average as many have stated before. I do like that "Light" matches my NW15 skintone. Many powders are too yellow for me but this one is unnoticeable. I apply it with a kabuki brush and then pat it on my T-zone. It doesn't appear to be cakey whatsoever.
I noticed that the package says this stays on for 16-hours. I think they meant to say 1.6 hours because it almost reached the 2-hour mark...but not quite. I might as well have not been wearing powder. My face looked just as oily without it.
Another thing is that the package says "Talc-free" but the first listed ingredient is...wait for it...talc.
Overall, I feel like Revlon blew it with this one. I don't even think they tried to put out a good product and simply made half-hearted fallacious claims. So...
~Good for light skin
~Not cakey
~Fake claims
~Doesn't control oil
~Needs to be reapplied constantly
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To me, there was nothing really special about this product. It is just an average powder. Nothing too special. I didn't like the fact is dosen't set well with oily skin.
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I used this with the ColorStay foundation and together they make my skin look flawless. I applied it with a kabuki brush which helped it to look more natural. I'm very happy with this product and highly recommend it!
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While no one condones the purchase and use of guns by felons or other high-risk individuals to perpetrate any crime, we must not improperly hamper the right of law-abiding citizens to bear or purchase arms, or infringe upon rights guaranteed under the Second Amendment to the Constitution.
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Posted by Randy | October 31, 2014
I wanted to share this story of a miracle baby with you.
When Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler was pregnant, her doctors told her that her baby didn't have kidneys, and she would likely miscarry or the baby would die during birth. When presented with the option of terminating the pregnancy, she and her husband determined that with "faith and some courage," they were going to fight for their daughter's life.
After undergoing extensive and rare procedures, Abigail was born and is now 14 months old.
Life is precious and deserves our respect and protection. I am proud to join my colleagues like Congresswoman Herrera Beutler in being a strong advocate for the unborn.
Posted by Randy | October 31, 2014
I want to know your thoughts on energy policy. You can provide your feedback by taking this brief survey.
How important are energy issues for the federal government to address?
o The most important issue
o One of the top five most important issues
o A somewhat important issue
o Not a very important issue
o Unsure
What are the most important steps you believe the federal government should take?
o Decrease dependency on foreign oil
o Encourage the development of alternative energy
o Lower gas prices
o Address climate change
o Reduce pollution
o Pursue offshore energy sources
o Lower energy costs for individuals and businesses
o Other.
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Posted by Randy | October 30, 2014
Agriculture is Virginia's number one industry, and the Fourth District is part of the reason why. Our region is steeped in a rich agricultural heritage and is home to multi-generation farmers who care for acres of cotton, soybeans, peanuts, wheat, corn, and other crops. Our farmers provide important agricultural resources to the nation and the world.
I will continue to stand up for our nation's farmers and remain committed to supporting our nation's agricultural producers and this rich history.
Posted by Randy | October 30, 2014
I share in the frustration of many Americans who are concerned about the direction the country is headed. They are tired of scandals, tired of excuses, and tired of seeing their country slipping through their fingers.
For me, I will continue to get up every day and fight for the principles upon which this nation was founded. I will continue working to cut spending and reduce the debt, create an environment with reduced regulations and lower taxes where businesses can grow and create jobs, protect our national security, protect religious freedom for all Americans, ensure oversight of the executive branch, uphold the rule of law, and protect and preserve the rights guaranteed under the Constitution.
I believe we have a nation worth fighting for, and I will continue to work to ensure that we are putting forward policies that are in the best interest of the American people and our nation.
What do you think needs to be done to get America back on track? Weigh in below.
Question of the week: Do you support bringing foreign Ebola patients to the United States to receive treatment?Posted by Randy | October 30, 2014
Earlier this month, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Goodlatte sent a letter to both Secretary of State Kerry and Homeland Security Secretary Johnson, asking if the Administration was planning to allow individuals from foreign countries who have contracted Ebola to come to the United States for treatment.
Reports indicate that an internal State Department document has been released, outlining a proposal to transport non-U.S. citizens who have contracted the Ebola virus to the United States; however, State Department officials have said that the document was never approved and there is no plan for such action.
Question of the week: Do you support bringing foreign Ebola patients to the United States to receive treatment?
( ) Yes.
( ) No.
( ) I don't know.
( ) Other.
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Find the results of last week's InstaPoll here.
Posted by Randy | October 28, 2014
In October, focus turns to bringing awareness to diseases like breast cancer and lupus. I believe we must bring more than just awareness, we must prioritize medical research and find new ways to treat diseases. That's why I introduced legislation to find cures for diseases like heart disease, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. The Patients First Act (H.R. 1740) would intensify research and human clinical trials using stem cells that are ethically obtained and that show evidence of providing near-term clinical benefit for human patients.
With the research community on the verge of numerous medical advancements, it is imperative that we direct taxpayer dollars to medical research that will provide the most benefit to patients in the shortest amount of time. I strongly believe that the federal government should do all it can to encourage the forms of medical research that show the most promise for curing and treating patients so we can combat these diseases.
I also introduced the Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act, H.R.4287, which seeks to encourage the development of new medical treatments, by repurposing existing drugs to address new ailments, conditions, or diseases like epilepsy, cancer, and post-traumatic stress.
Posted by Randy | October 27, 2014
The Administration announced the My E-Verify program to allow individuals to lock their Social Security numbers to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent use. The program is available in five states - Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Mississippi, Virginia - as well as the District of Columbia, and will soon be used throughout the rest of the country.
While this program is an important improvement, there is much left to be done -- not only protect the personal information of American citizens and prevent theft and fraud, but also to verify the eligibility of those working in this country.
That's why I supported the Legal Workforce Act, H.R.1772, to improve the E-verify system and make it mandatory for all U.S. employers to quickly, accurately, and easily ensure they are hiring workers legally.
For me, no amnesty means no amnesty. Our immigration policy must reflect our core belief that entry into the United States is not a right, but a privilege. The government must ensure the safety and security of our nation's borders. This cannot be done if we do not identify and monitor the constant flow of illegal immigrants into our country.
Posted by The Congressional China Caucus | October 27, 2014
Asia Emerges As Center of Gravity in the International System. As Henry Kissinger and others have observed, Asia is emerging as the center of gravity in the international system. The rapid economic growth that began with Japan during the 1960s spread to South Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore in the 1970s; China in the 1980s; and India in the 1990s. As has become indisputable, throughout history, prosperity brings power in its train. Today, Asian nations account for an increasing share of global military resources and overall economic output. Even though defense budgets and force levels have declined in Europe and North America, Asia's have expanded. The region is home to five nuclear-armed militaries (China, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Russia), and their number could increase. Meanwhile, on the conventional side of the weapons ledger, Asian nations have been investing in advanced combat aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, submarines, and surface vessels and progressively expanding arsenals of both long-range ballistic and cruise missiles. Compared to Europe, Asia has weak international organizations and means of resolving disputes. Moreover, it contains different types of states — from liberal democracies to authoritarian regimes of various stripes and repressive totalitarian dictatorships — with myriad outstanding differences over borders and maritime claims. Asia is also a region in which the domestic politics of many significant players are characterized by strident forms of nationalism. For these reasons, Asia is one region of the world where conflicts among major powers remain plausible and may even be probable. It is also a region where the United States has substantial economic interests, strong alliance commitments, quasi-alliance relationships, and a continuing interest in preserving freedom of navigation across the Western Pacific. http://american.com/archive/2014/october/eye-on-asia
China's Submarines Add Nuclear-Strike Capability, Altering Strategic Balance. One Sunday morning last December, China's defense ministry summoned military attachés from several embassies to its monolithic Beijing headquarters. To the foreigners' surprise, the Chinese said that one of their nuclear-powered submarines would soon pass through the Strait of Malacca, a passage between Malaysia and Indonesia that carries much of world trade, say people briefed on the meeting. Two days later, a Chinese attack sub—a so-called hunter-killer, designed to seek out and destroy enemy vessels—slipped through the strait above water and disappeared. It resurfaced near Sri Lanka and then in the Persian Gulf, say people familiar with its movements, before returning through the strait in February—the first known voyage of a Chinese sub to the Indian Ocean. The message was clear: China had fulfilled its four-decade quest to join the elite club of countries with nuclear subs that can ply the high seas. The defense ministry summoned attachés again to disclose another Chinese deployment to the Indian Ocean in September—this time a diesel-powered sub, which stopped off in Sri Lanka. China's increasingly potent and active sub force represents the rising power's most significant military challenge yet for the region. Its expanding undersea fleet not only bolsters China's nuclear arsenal but also enhances the country's capacity to enforce its territorial claims and thwart U.S. intervention. http://online.wsj.com/articles/chinas-submarine-fleet-adds-nuclear-strike-capability-altering-strategic-balance-undersea-1414164738
Chen Ziming, jailed leader of China's 1989 Tiananmen Square uprising, dies at 62. Chen Ziming, an activist branded as one of the "black hands" behind the 1989 pro-democracy uprising in Tiananmen Square, which was crushed by the Chinese government, died Oct. 21 at his home in Beijing. He was 62. The cause was pancreatic cancer, according to Hong Kong's South China Morning Post. Mr. Chen, who was convicted of sedition in 1991, spent about 13 years behind bars or confined to his apartment. In response to economic pressure from the United States, Chinese authorities released him in 1994 but imprisoned him again in 1995 after he staged a 24-hour hunger strike commemorating Tiananmen. Suffering from testicular cancer and other illnesses, he was allowed to go home, under house arrest, in 1996. Even after his sentence ended, the scholarly but impassioned Mr. Chen was under constant surveillance, he told interviewers. He published political commentaries under 30 pseudonyms. With permission from various government agencies, he started a Web site called "Reform and Construction," but it was shut down, he said, for no apparent reason. "They just pull the plug on you because they can," he told Radio Free Asia in 2006. In the years before the Tiananmen Square massacre, Mr. Chen, a biochemist by training, was one of China's most prominent social scientists. With his longtime colleague Wang Juntao, he founded an influential think tank, ran a dissident magazine called Beijing Spring, published the reform-minded Economics Weekly and started China's first independent political surveys. http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/chen-ziming-jailed-leader-of-chinas-1989-tiananmen-square-uprising-dies-at-62/2014/10/26/d2caeb82-5c5c-11e4-b812-38518ae74c67_story.html
World Bank president, Obama at odds over China global lending project. The Obama administration-appointed president of the World Bank says he feels in no way threatened by — and instead fully supports — China's creation of a massive infrastructure investment bank, despite the administration's tireless behind-the-scenes attempts to smear the project. Jim Yong Kim, a Korean-American who has headed the World Bank since President Obama tapped him for the post in 2012, said he and others at the international lending institution have "been working quite closely" with Chinese officials on the $50 billion Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank. He made the comments Friday, hours after Beijing officially launched the bank, which Chinese officials tout as a fresh well of cash for badly needed loans that developing nations around the globe can spend on telecommunications, transportation, energy and other projects. The catch is that the Obama administration privately stands in firm opposition to China's project on grounds that it is a calculated attempt by Beijing to undermine American dominance over multilateral international lending since shortly after World War II, when the World Bank was created. With headquarters in Washington, it has always been run by a U.S. citizen. Several major news outlets, including the Financial Times and The New York Times, have carried reports in recent days highlighting the administration's attempt to convince other world powers to stay away from the Chinese bank for a host of reasons. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/oct/26/world-bank-president-backs-chinese-counterpart/
China to streamline counter-terrorism intelligence gathering. China will set up a national anti-terrorism intelligence system, state media said on Monday, as part of changes to a security law expected to be passed this week after an upsurge in violence in the far western region of Xinjiang. Hundreds of people have been killed over the past two years in Xinjiang in unrest the government has blamed on Islamists who want to establish a separate state called East Turkestan. Rights groups and exiles blame the government's repressive policies for stoking resentment among the Muslim Uighur people who call Xinjiang home. The Xinhua state news agency said changes to the draft security law going through parliament were aimed at improving intelligence gathering and the sharing of information across government departments, while also enhancing international cooperation. "Our country is facing a serious and complex struggle against terrorism," Xinhua said. "China will set up an anti-terrorism intelligence gathering center to coordinate and streamline intelligence gathering in the field, according to a draft law submitted for reading on Monday," it said. The agency did not elaborate on the proposed intelligence center but said other changes to the law would focus on the "management" of the Internet, the transport of dangerous materials and border controls. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/27/us-china-violence-intelligence-idUSKBN0IG07M20141027
As China Deploys Nuclear Submarines, U.S. P-8 Poseidon Jets Snoop on Them. Swooping down to 500 feet over the western Pacific, Cmdr. Bill Pennington pilots his U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft toward an unidentified vessel off southern Japan. In the back of the plane, a heavily modified Boeing 737, the crew homes in on the vessel using a barrage of surveillance equipment, including radar, GPS and infrared cameras. Further down the fuselage stand rows of tube-shaped sonar buoys that the crew can catapult into the sea and that float for up to eight hours as they track objects underwater. This is a dummy run: Today's target is a Singaporean container ship, and the P-8 roars by without dropping the buoys. But the aircraft is designed to hunt a far more elusive, and potentially dangerous, quarry: Chinese submarines. http://online.wsj.com/articles/as-china-deploys-nuclear-submarines-u-s-p-8-poseidon-jets-snoop-on-them-1414166686
Underwater Drones Join Microphones to Listen for Chinese Nuclear Submarines. Last November, an unusual experiment took place in the congested waters of Singapore just a few weeks before a Chinese nuclear attack submarine passed through the adjacent Malacca Strait. U.S. and Singaporean researchers used an underwater drone named Starfish to explore ways to monitor subsea activity in an experiment sponsored by the U.S. military and Singapore's defense ministry, say people involved. The goal of the operation, named Project Mission, was to link a Singaporean underwater surveillance system to an American one that is designed to track potentially hostile submarines. The trial was also part of a broader U.S. effort to use its own underwater drones, combined with data from friendly countries, to enhance a sub-snooping system that dates back to the early years of the Cold War. From the 1950s, the U.S. listened for Soviet subs entering the Atlantic and Pacific oceans by stringing underwater microphones across the seabed around its coast and in strategic chokepoints, such as between the U.K. and Iceland. http://online.wsj.com/articles/underwater-drones-join-microphones-to-listen-for-chinese-nuclear-submarines-1414166607
Japan Builds Response to Chinese Area-Denial Strategy. Japan's response to Chinese anti-access/area-denial threats rest on three planks: increasingly large helicopter carriers, next-generation 3,300-ton Soryu-class submarines and new Aegis destroyers. This strategy is further enhanced by plans to deploy 20 Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft as replacements for the P-3C, and upgraded SH-60K sub-hunting helicopters. When integrated, this will create a much more capable fleet able to expand its role beyond being a simple "shield" to the US Navy's "spear," analysts said. Data from AMI International shows that the Izumo-class helicopter destroyers (22DDH) and the Soryu-class submarines are the leading programs for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), both in budget and importance to Japan's maritime security, according to Bob Nugent, affiliate consultant at AMI. Japan unveiled the first of the two planned Izumo-class ships on Aug. 6, 2013 — the largest Japanese warship since World War II — which will be able to carry 15 helicopters. In 2009 and 2011, the Navy also commissioned two new third-generation Hyuga-class helicopter destroyers, each capable of deploying 11 helicopters. http://www.defensenews.com/article/20141026/DEFREG03/310260020/Japan-Builds-Response-Chinese-Area-Denial-Strategy
Pacific Powers Build Capability, Warily Eye Neighbor Countries. Ninety percent of the world's trade flows by sea and the majority of that through narrow, vulnerable straits such as Malacca, Singapore and Taiwan. This has forced the Asia-Pacific region to outspend all other nations, except the US, in procurement of ships and submarines. The dangers are real. Taiwan Adm. Chen Yeong-kang said regional territorial disputes could disrupt sea lines of communication (SLOC) in the region. The comments were made during the 2014 International Sea Lines of Communication Conference sponsored by the Taiwan Navy on Oct. 15. "Any abrupt armed incident or mass military conflict is possible to impact the SLOC and endanger transport safety." Due to the tight thoroughfares of many of Asia's straits and low depths of the South China Sea, many regional countries are procuring fast attack craft, corvettes and coast guard cutters, said Stanley Weeks, an adjunct professor at the US Naval War College. He expects navies and coast guards to procure more fixed-wing planes, including UAVs and refurbished P-3 Orion maritime surveillance aircraft. More P-3s will become available as the US begins retiring its fleet and procuring the new P-8 Poseidon. "The biggest spenders are China and India, the two most rapidly developing navies in the world," said Guy Stitt, president of AMI International Naval Analysts & Advisors. "These two nations are not only expanding their navies, they are now building some of the most complex naval vessels in any navy's inventory." These include nuclear ballistic missile submarines and aircraft carriers. http://www.defensenews.com/article/20141026/DEFREG03/310260019/Pacific-Powers-Build-Capability-Warily-Eye-Neighbor-Countries
China, Vietnam say want lasting solution to sea dispute. China and Vietnam agreed on Monday to use an existing border dispute mechanism to find a solution to a territorial dispute in the South China Sea, saying they did not want it to affect relations. The two countries have sought to patch up ties since their long-running row erupted in May, triggered by China's deployment a drilling rig in waters claimed by the communist neighbors, which lead to confrontation at sea between rival vessels and violent anti-Chinese protests in Vietnam. After a meeting between China's top diplomat, State Councilor Yang Jiechi, and Vietnam Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh in Hanoi, China's foreign ministry said they had agreed to "appropriately handle the maritime problem". The two exchanged smiles and warm handshakes in contrast to Yang's last visit in June, which ended in acrimony with Yang accusing Vietnam of "hyping up" their dispute, which was the worst breakdowns in their relations since a brief border war in 1979. The rapprochement began in late August, a few weeks after Vietnam started courting other countries embroiled in maritime rows with China, including the Philippines and China's biggest investor, Japan, which will provide boats and radar equipment to Vietnam's coastguard. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/27/us-china-vietnam-idUSKBN0IG0Y220141027
Taiwan eyes homegrown submarines after 13-year wait on U.S. deal. Taiwan is moving ahead with plans to build its own submarines, with an initial design to be completed by the year-end, after lengthy delays in getting eight vessels under a 2001 U.S. defense deal and as China's navy expands rapidly. While major obstacles remain, such as overcoming significant technical challenges and what would almost certainly be strenuous objections from Beijing, a political consensus has emerged in Taiwan in recent months that it can wait no longer, officials and lawmakers said. China is Taiwan's largest trading partner and economic ties have warmed since China-friendly President Ma Ying-jeou came to power in 2008. But Beijing regards Taiwan as a renegade province and has never renounced the use of force to bring the proudly democratic island under its control. Taiwan has four aging submarines including two that date back to World War Two, although its military is otherwise considered generally modern. China, however, has 70 submarines alone, along with dozens of surface ships and a refurbished aircraft carrier, although that vessel is not yet fully operational. A recent Taiwanese government defense report said China would be capable of a successful invasion by 2020. http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/27/us-taiwan-submarines-idUSKBN0IF0YD20141027
Posted by Randy | October 22, 2014
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The Babadook
The finest and most genuinely provocative horror movie to emerge in this still very-new century
The finest and most genuinely provocative horror movie to emerge in this still very-new century
It's a fascinating look into a creative process that has been essential to the history of animation, but it could have been tighter as a…
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A radio review of "Life Itself" from Mark Kermode of The Guardian.
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An interview with Jürgen Fauth, longtime film critic for About.com, and author of the anthology "Raves."
A report on films that screened at the 2014 San Diego Asian Film Festival.
A report on films that screened at the 2014 San Diego Asian Film Festival.
A report on "Song of the Sea" and "Over Your Dead Body" at the 2014 AFI Fest.
A tribute to Jessica Lange on her acceptance of the Kirk Douglas Award.
A review of the new Criterion release of Monte Hellman's "The Shooting" and "Ride in the Whirlwind."
"Rock of Ages," a rags-to-riches rock 'n' roll musical set mostly in a music club on Sunset Strip, wins no prizes for originality. A lot of it is zesty entertainment, with some energetic musical numbers; several big names (Tom Cruise, Russell Brand, Alec Baldwin) prove they can sing well enough to play the Strip if they lose the day job. The two leads are Diego Boneta, as a bartender in the Strip's hottest club, and Julianne Hough, as a naive kid just off the bus from the Midwest. They're both gifted singers and join the others in doing covers of 1980s rock classics.
Of course they also fall in love. Of course they have heartfelt conversations while standing behind the "Hollywood" sign. Of course they break up because of a tragic misunderstanding. Of course their mistake is repaired and (spoiler!) they're back together at the end. Has ever a romance in a musical been otherwise?
They're sweet and likable, but for me, the better story involves the fate of the club, the Bourbon Room. Dennis Dupree (Alec Baldwin), its owner, is desperate because he owes back taxes and will have to close the doors at any moment. His only confidante is a weathered rocker named Lonny (Russell Brand), whose primary function is to lean over him during phone calls and frantically tell him what to say. The person on the other end of the line is usually a venal music manager named Paul Gill (Paul Giamatti), who claims he will save the club by supplying his legendary client Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise) for a one-night farewell concert.
If you're tracking those names, you're perhaps impressed. Adam Shankman's "Rock of Ages" not only has a high-profile cast, but they never seem to be slumming; they play their roles with great intensity and earnestness, which is really the only way to do satire.
A subplot is recycled directly out of old "Beach Party" musicals. If you are of a certain age, you may remember them. Frankie, Annette and the gang were always having a great time down at the beach when some stuffy local politician decided to run them out of town as a campaign tactic. In this case, the politician is Mayor Whitman (Bryan Cranston), who gets all of his instructions from his domineering wife, Patricia (Catherine Zeta-Jones). She leads a group of protesters across the street from the Bourbon Room, while Dennis and Lonny look grimly out the window.
There isn't an original idea in the screenplay by Justin Theroux and Chris D'Arienzo, based on an Off-Broadway hit. Even the songs are oldies. And that's OK, because the actors are having a lot of fun, and the production values of the musical numbers are slick and high-spirited. The only problem is that the plot meanders when nobody is singing. If you're making the kind of movie where everybody in the audience knows for sure what's going to happen, it's best not to linger on the recycled bits. If Drew misunderstands something he sees and thinks Sherrie was cheating on him with Stacee Jaxx, then let them clear that up without a lugubrious return visit to the Hollywood sign.
In a movie where all the stars except the leads are essentially satirizing themselves, Tom Cruise is the most merciless on himself. Stacee Jaxx, his muscular body a quiltwork of tattoos, travels with a couple of grim bodyguards (Kevin Nash, of all people, and Jeff Chase, a giant 6'7" bodybuilder). Stacee has such a big ego that when he's interviewed by a Rolling Stone reporter (Malin Akerman), he's so narcissistically seductive he almost seduces himself. Meanwhile, Alec Baldwin and Russell Brand have a big scene I'll bet neither one saw in his future.
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An obituary for Mike Nichols.
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