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There are several different types of license plates, from those that bestow special parking privileges, such as plates and placards for disabled drivers, to "vanity" plates that allow you to express your unique personality to all who have the pleasure of being stuck behind you in traffic. So, if you're a GR8MOM, or you want everyone on the road to be CRZY4U, you'll want to pay attention.
Vanity Plates
Connecticut's DMV currently allows you to search only for passenger plates online. It hopes, in the future, to expand this online search to also include all other categories. In the interim you must submit a vanity plate request by mail for motorcycles, commercial vehicles, combinations, campers, and camper trailers.
- Vanity plates are available in the following registration types: passenger, combination, commercial, motorcycle, camper, and camper trailer. The same plate number can be issued in each of the registration types.
- You may only apply for vanity plates in the same registration type that is currently on your vehicle.
- You may have any combination of letters and numbers 7 characters or less.
- Make sure your vehicle is already registered and in the Connecticut DMV database.
- Complete an Special Order Plate Application (Form M-22).
- Send your application and fee:
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Customized Plates Unit
- 60 State St.
- Wethersfield, CT 06161
Disabled Plates and Placards
Anyone certified by a doctor as having a specific disability that inhibits walking may apply for a temporary or permanent disabled license plate or placard, depending on the nature of the disability. A disabled license plate can be issued to a disabled driver, or to that person's parent, guardian, or spouse. A disabled placard can be issued to any disabled person and can be transferred among vehicles, as needed.
Antique Plates
Your vehicle must be at least 20 years old to qualify for an Early American antique plate.
To apply for the plate, send a completed Special Order Plate Application (Form M-22) and payment for the $96 fee to:
- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Customized Plates Unit
- 60 State St.
- Wethersfield, CT 06161
You'll have a variety of options to personalize your plate with numbers and/or letters.
Antique vehicle owners may also opt to display the type of plate that was issued in the year the vehicle was manufactured. The original plate must be Connecticut-issued, however, and the vehicle must already have the Early American antique plates.
To apply for permission to display the plates, complete an Application to Display Year of Original Manufacture Marker Plates form. The form isn't available online, so pick one up at a DMV full-service office, or call to have one mailed to you. It's free to request permission to display the plates.
If the application is approved, be sure to keep your Early American antique plates registration current. Also, store those plates, their registration form, and your permission acceptance form inside the vehicle.
Special Plates
Connecticut has a variety of special license plates available that allow drivers to show their allegiances and help publicize their favorite charities at the same time. These include the following:
- Amateur Radio Call Letter Plate
- Amistad
- Animal Population Control
- Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks
- Blue Knights International
- Candlewood Lake Authority
- Central Connecticut State University
- City of Meriden
- City of Norwich
- Conserve Wildlife (Bobcat)
- Conserve Wildlife (Eagle)
- Cure Kids Cancer
- Disabled American Veterans
- Ducks Unlimited
- Early American Antique
- The Federated Garden Club
- Ferrari Club of America
- Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
- Firefighters of Connecticut
- First Company Governor's Foot Guard
- First Company Governor's Horse Guard
- Flag-Style Veteran
- Fraternal Order of Connecticut Police
- Grand Lodge of Connecticut
- Greater Hartford Chapter of the 82nd Airborne
- Greenways
- IUOE Local 478
- Iwo Jima Survivor
- Keep Kids Safe
- Knights of Columbus
- Korean War Veterans Association
- Laos Veterans of America
- Lions Eye Research Foundation
- Long Island Sound
- Marine Corps League Inc.
- Military Order of Purple Hearts
- National Guard (Active)
- National Guard Association of Connecticut (Retired)
- New England Air Museum
- Olympic Spirit
- Operation Lifesaver
- Preserving our Past/Connecticut Trust
- P.T. Barnum Foundation
- Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
- Penn State Alumni Association
- Police Commissioners Association
- Police Memorial
- Second Company Governor's Foot Guard
- Special Olympics
- Town of Stafford
- University of Connecticut
- University of Connecticut NCAA Championship
- Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association
- United We Stand
- University of Hartford Alumni Association
- US Submarine Veterans
- USS Connecticut Commissioning Committee
- Veteran Motorcycle Plate
- Year of Manufacture
Surrendering Your Plates in Connecticut?
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires you to return your old license plates after relocating to another state or selling your vehicle.
To cancel your registration and return your old license plates, you must visit your local CT DMV office with your old license plates and request a cancellation with a receipt.
If you have already moved out of state or cannot visit your local CT DMV office, you can make a written cancelation and receipt request and mail your plates and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
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Food & Wine: Beers of Belgium & Germany12 days Food & Wine Tours
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Overnight Flight1 night
Day 1
Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Brussels aboard an internationally recognized airline.
Bruges3 nights Hotel info
Day 2
Included meals: Dinner
Welcome to Belgium! Transfer to the medieval city of Bruges, where you'll meet your fellow travelers at tonight's welcome dinner.
Day 3
Included meals: Breakfast
This morning, a local guide leads you on a sightseeing tour of Bruges. You'll see Market Square, Burg Square and the Belfry, an iconic 13th-century bell tower. Stop and admire the Beguinage, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is now home to an order of Benedictine nuns. Stroll across the bridge and take in the scenic views at the romantic Minnewater, or "lake of love." During your tour, pop into some of the many chocolate shops lining the streets of this enchanting town for tastings.
Day 4
Included meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a day at your leisure in Bruges. You may visit the family-run De Halve Maan brewery in the heart of town to learn how beer is made or stop by the Choco-Story Museum to watch a chocolate-making demonstration and snack on sweet samples. Or join an optional full-day tasting tour of historic Ghent, which was the birthplace of Charles V and an important city during the Middle Ages.
Optional Excursion - A Tasting Tour of Historic Ghent $69*pp Details
Journey to the historic city of Ghent for a tasting tour with a local guide. Sample specialties of the region, including ganda ham, pralines and cheese. You'll visit a famous Tierenteyn mustard shop and the Great Butchers' Hall, which dates back to the 15th century, as you walk through this university city. Enjoy free time for lunch by the canals, perhaps trying Roomer, an elderflower liqueur, or the famed local Gruut beer.
Wallonia2 nights Hotel info
Day 5
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included entrances: Cantillon Brewery, Cooking lesson, Beer tasting
Make your way to Brussels today. Your Tour Director takes you through the city, home to the headquarters of the European Union. See the elegant Baroque houses that line Grand Place in the city's historical center. You'll pass iconic city landmarks including Manneken Pis, Palais de Justice and the 18th-century Place Royale. Lunch is on your own — consider trying mussels with fries or waffles, two of the country's well-known dishes. Then, visit the Cantillon Brewery to sample lambic, gueuze, faro and kriek beers while learning about the brewing process with a local guide. Tonight, professional chefs teach you how to cook a traditional Belgian meal. Enjoy dinner prepared by you and your fellow chefs before continuing on to Wallonia this evening.
Day 6
Included meals: Breakfast
Today you're free to explore Wallonia, the French-speaking part of the country well-known for its gastronomy. Consider joining a full-day excursion to the Maredsous Abbey and riverside town of Dinant for tastings of Trappist beer and cheese.
Optional Excursion - Flavors of Wallonia: Maredsous Abbey & Dinant $79*pp Details
Travel south through Wallonia to the Maredsous Abbey, where monks continue the Benedictine brewing tradition. After a tour of the monastery, you'll have the chance to sample a variety of different cheeses. Continue on to Dinant, a charming town at the edge of the River Meuse, for an included lunch where you will taste the famous Rochefort Trappist Monk beer. Enjoy free time to explore Dinant on your own, seeing sights such as the Church of Notre Dame or the Leffe Museum. Before departing Dinant, you will visit a local bakery, the Maison Collard, to sample the town's famous hard biscuits.
Rhine Valley1 night Hotel info
Day 7
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included entrances: Beer tasting
Cross over to the Rhineland as you continue on to Cologne. Your Tour Director brings you on a panoramic tour of Germany's fourth-largest city. Gaze up at the dramatic Cologne Cathedral and wander through the beautiful historic district. You'll work up an appetite for a hearty lunch at a brew house, sipping kölsch beers, a local specialty. Tonight, travel onward past small villages filled with half-timber houses to the Rhine Valley, where dinner is included.
Bamberg2 nights Hotel info
Day 8
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Included entrances: Wurzburg Residence
Travel through the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage-protected region famous for its castles, historic towns and vineyards. You'll stop at the picturesque village of Rudesheim am Rhein. Explore the town, taking time to stroll the historic alleyways of the pub-lined Drosselgasse. Try riesling and other wines typical of the region during an included lunch at a traditional wine tavern. Next, stop in the medieval city of Wurzburg for a guided tour of the Baroque Residence Palace, another UNESCO recognized site, before continuing east to Bamberg.
Day 9
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included entrances: Beer tasting
This morning, a local guide brings you through the city of Bamberg, built on seven hills. Admire the towering Bamberg Cathedral and surrounding Domplatz, or square, then pass the Baroque New Palace. Stand in awe of Old Town Hall, built in the middle of Regnitz River, and visit the quaint fisherman's village of Little Venice. Tonight, you'll eat like a local at a tavern and taste rauchbier, a smoky beer that is a specialty of the region.
Munich2 nights Hotel info
Day 10
Included meals: Breakfast
Included entrances: Beer tasting
Your journey continues south this morning to Bavaria's capital city. A local guide shows you the sights, from the Marienplatz in the city center where you'll see the famed Glockenspiel to the Gothic Frauenkirche church. Pay a visit to the Viktualienmarkt, once a farmers' market but now a destination for fresh food, flowers and other delicacies. Finish your tour with a beer tasting at a typical Bavarian beer hall.
Day 11
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included entrances: Andechs Brewery, Beer tasting
Embark on an expertly led tour of the Andechs Brewery, where monks have brewed beer in the Benedictine tradition for centuries. Taste the delicious Andechs beer for yourself before having free time for lunch. During your free time, you may also visit Andechs Monastery on the eastern bank of Ammer Lake—it's home to the oldest pilgrimage church in Bavaria. This evening, return to Munich and toast to a great trip with your fellow travelers at a farewell dinner.
Day 12
Included meals: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
If you are not joining our tour extension to Prague, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to Munich airport for your flight home.
Add Prague $429 pp
Please note: Extension is not available on all departure dates.
See why Prague is known as the City of a Hundred Spires. The pinnacles of this bewitching city's churches and castles create one of Europe's most majestic skylines and its cobblestone streets and courtyards will delight you at every turn.
Prague3 nights Hotel info
Day 12
Included meals: Breakfast
Today you'll head to Prague by way of Pilsen, home of the famous pilsner beer. Stop in this West Bohemian city for shopping and city exploration. During free time for lunch, you may enjoy a glass or two of pilsner beer. Then, continue through the Czech Republic to its capital city.
Day 13
Included meals: Breakfast
Included entrances: Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Beer tasting
Enjoy a tour of picture-perfect Prague with a local guide. Start at Old Town Square, home to the world-famous astronomical clock. Walk the winding streets of the old city before crossing the Charles Bridge. Continue on to the Hradcany district, where you'll explore Prague Castle, from which Charles IV once governed the Holy Roman Empire, and the spectacular St. Vitus Cathedral. Take in panoramic views of the cityscape while you taste krusovice beer, which has been brewed in Central Bohemia for hundreds of years. Tonight, consider joining our optional Tankovna Pub Dinner & River Cruise.
Optional Excursion - Tankovna Pub Dinner & River Cruise $89*pp Details
Take in panoramic views of picturesque Prague by night from the Vltava River this evening. Cruise past spectacular, illuminated sights including Castle Hill and the city's famous bridges. Then, eat and drink like a local at a traditional Tankovna Pub, or Tank Pub. Enjoy authentic Czech dishes and the chance to try beer straight from the tank.
Day 14
Included meals: Breakfast
You're free to explore Prague on your own today. Wander the medieval streets of the Jewish Quarter or stop to sample Czech specialties at one of its many restaurants. You may join an optional day trip to the countryside to visit the picturesque spa town of Karlovy Vary.
Optional Excursion - Czech Countryside: A Day in Karlovy Vary $99*pp Details
Embark on a journey through the scenic Czech countryside this morning. Arrive in Karlovy Vary, one of the Czech Republic's most famous spa towns, where a local guide will meet you. Ride the funicular to Diana Tower and take in the views from the observation deck. After free time for lunch, you'll visit the Jan Becher Museum to taste the popular Czech liqueur Karlovarská Becherovka. Enjoy coffee and cake at Grand Hotel Pupp, well-known for its confectionary, before returning to Prague.
Day 15
Included meals: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)
A Go Ahead representative escorts you to Prague airport for your flight home.
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- Bruges
- Wallonia
- Rhine Valley
- Bamberg, Germany
- Munich, Germany
- Prague, Czech Republic
Passport & Visa Requirements
This tour includes the following countries: Belgium, Germany and Czech Republic (on the post-tour extension). In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport. The expiration date must extend at least six months beyond the date of your return home. No visa is required for U.S. or Canadian citizens. If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country's consulate for your specific entry requirements.
Airport & Departure Taxes
All airport and departure taxes for this tour are included in the total trip cost printed on your invoice.
Baggage Allowance
Airlines have varying weight restrictions on luggage. Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage; be advised that you are responsible for any such costs. Contact your airline for detailed information regarding luggage size and weight restrictions for your flight, but please note that Go Ahead travelers are restricted to one checked bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other internal transfers, which may include train connections or flights. One carry-on bag is also permitted, provided that it does not exceed 45 total inches (length + width + height). Make sure you label your baggage and carry valuables, medication and documents in your carry-on bag.
Clothing & Packing Tips
To ensure you're comfortable while out exploring, we recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered. For sightseeing, we suggest bringing a sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers, as well as a lightweight jacket or rainwear. If you're planning a visit to a high-end restaurant or performance, you may also want to bring dressier attire. Also, please remember that it's preferable to avoid showing bare legs or shoulders during visits to churches or other religious sites (entrance may be denied on this basis).
There are no major health risks associated with traveling on this tour. However, it is always advisable to check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates.
Belgian cuisine is sophisticated and gourmet. Rich sauces accompany dishes of pork, game and beef. Seafood is of a very high quality—mussels steamed in white wine are a favorite. Patisseries offer decadent pastries and cakes, while Belgian chocolate is among the very best in the world. Belgian beers vary widely in style and flavor and are often much stronger, or higher in alcohol content, than other European beers. German food is hearty and substantial. Among the specialties are rich dumpling stews and sauerkraut cabbage, tasty thick sausages and smoked cheeses, dark breads and chocolate cakes. Bavaria produces some of the world's purest beers and white German wines are exceptionally good.
Czech food (on the post-tour extension) is typically large portions of veal, beef and potato dishes. Some of the world's finest beers are produced here, including the original Budweiser and pilsner.
Flights arrive in Brussels and depart from Munich (or Prague on the post-tour extension). Included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach. In your free time, most locations are best accessed on foot. You may want to use the modern transportation system in the Belgian and German cities visited. Munich's transportation system (MVV) is a top-notch, all-inclusive combination of trams, buses, U-bahn and S-bahn. Purchase tickets based on time of validity from newspaper stands, vending machines or the drivers. Most of the major attractions lie within the inner-city blue zone.
All destinations operate on the European standard 220 volts.
Time Zones
Belgium, Germany and the Czech Republic are one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST). When it's noon in New York, it's 6pm in Munich.
The euro (in Belgium and Germany) and Czech crown are the currencies you will be using on your tour. Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it's worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive. We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed. You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees. We suggest that you inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans, so that they won't confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
At the conclusion of your tour, it's customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity. We recommend tipping in your tour country's currency, the equivalent of $3USD/CAD per person per day for your driver and $6USD/CAD to $9USD/CAD per person per day for your Tour Director. If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD/CAD per local guide. Tips can only be paid in cash. Please keep current local currency exchange rates in mind when tipping.
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Source: Catoosa County Sheriff's Office incident reports, 2011
Four days before Christmas, someone threw a large rock into the front window of one of Mike Merchant's Ringgold, Ga., convenience stores and stole $4,000 worth of cigarettes.
Then, on New Year's Eve, Merchant got a call in the early morning hours that another of his stores had been burglarized, but this time the thieves had driven a car through the front door before taking hundreds of boxes of cigarettes and the cash register.
"When you have two break-ins in two weeks, that's not funny," Merchant said. "It's a cause of concern."
Now Merchant says he is installing acrylic windows to replace the old ones at his Ringgold stores to try to prevent thieves from breaking in again.
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At least six stores in the northern corner of Catoosa County were burglarized between the end of October through December, Jordan said.
Between $2,000 and $6,000 in cigarettes was estimated to have been stolen in each burglary, and some stores sustained hundreds of dollars in damage, incident reports show.
Most of the surveillance video footage from the incidents is poor quality, Jordan said.
All of the burglarized stores are located in two of the four county sectors that the sheriff's office patrols, Jordan said. The department has tried to keep another officer in the area to help patrol, but resources don't always allow the extra manpower, he said.
Meanwhile, Merchant said he and other store owners are worried.
"I've had stores here in Ringgold for a year and never had the slightest issue," he said.
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A video of the match between Kofi Kingston and Sheamus at Extreme Rules 2011, but with action figures instead. WWE produced this little feature to promote the upcoming Extreme Rules 2014 pay per view.
April 27, 2014
One of the ideas being floated around right now has Mark Henry doing his rumored heel turn at Hell in a Cell 2014. WWE has planted the seeds by having Henry helping Big Show out in his feud against Alexander Rusev and Lana. The belief is that management wants to use the feud to put Rusev closer to the main event scene, while protecting Big Show, which can be done if Henry turns and costs him the match at the pay per view.
October 15, 2014
While he does not have a story line or a feud on Monday Night Raw, Bray Wyatt has been working against Big Show, most recently during the brief tour of Malaysia. That has led to speculations that the two of them could be bringing that feud to television soon. However, Big Show is expected to put over Alexander Rusev, which would bring him down a notch. Management is concerned about putting Wyatt against mid card performers after moving him all the way up to John Cena.
October 11, 2014
One of the reasons why WWE issued an apology in regards to the recent segment featuring Big Show and Alexander Rusev is because they have television shows in that country. The flag incident did make the news, but it was not considered a big deal over there because many are aware that it was simply an act. It also helps that there is a Russian loyalist character being booked strong.
October 9, 2014
In a sign of how rapidly Alexander Rusev is rising through the ranks, management now has him penciled in a high profile match at Wrestlemania 31 against John Cena. The Russian loyalist is expected to be built up in upcoming matches against Big Show and possibly Sheamus before starting his feud with Cena. The early bet is that Cena will be the one to end the reign of terror by Rusev.
October 9, 2014
At one point in time, WWE wanted to rebuild Big Show into a main event performer, so that he can be fed to Brock Lesnar on a pay per view. There was talk of them working a title match at Royal Rumble 2015. However, it now appears that management is shying away from that idea. Instead, Show will more than likely put over Alexander Rusev, who is rapidly rising into the main event scene.
October 9, 2014
After winning his war against Mark Henry, Alexander Rusev was transitioned over into a feud with Big Show. The two of them are expected to finish off their program at Hell in a Cell 2014. Rusev is expected to come out on top and move further up the ladder. Reports have surfaced that WWE is going to pair him up with Sheamus and have him take the United States Heavyweight Championship off of him.
October 2, 2014
Considering how far down the ladder he has been dropped, it's easy to understand why there are a lot of rumors about possible backstage heat on Bray Wyatt. Speculations were high over the weekend because Wyatt lost cleanly in a match against Big Show, a performer that is not being pushed. A possible explanation for the loss is that WWE usually allows the baby faces to win at live events, in order to appease the audience.
September 28, 2014
If WWE decides to have Brock Lesnar going over John Cena again at Night of Champions 2014, then they're going to need someone for the world heavyweight champion to work again. One name being tossed around right now is Big Show, even though he has not been booked strong or booked as a main event performer over the last several months.
September 6, 2014
After witnessing Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan being utilized as pawns in the feud between John Cena and Brock Lesnar on Monday Night Raw, a lot of fans voiced their complaints towards WWE. It is now being said that management actually had a different plan that evening for Wyatt. He was supposed to have been booked strong by attacking Big Show and Mark Henry during the closing segment. Instead, WWE changed their minds and decided to put Cena and Lesnar over instead.
August 27, 2014
Since he wants another run in the main event, Big Show has been working out pretty hard and watching what he eats. The former world heavyweight champion has been telling people in WWE that he is at his lightest weight since joining the company. Show is under contract for another four years, so it is definitely possible for him to convince management to give him another run.
August 21, 2014
There was a little bit of confusion on Monday Night Raw. Fans were led to believe that Big Show and Mark Henry were forming a team, especially after they were given a victory over Luke Harper and Erick Rowan. Later on in the evening, Henry came out and started what looked like a feud with Alexander Rusev. The reason for all this is because WWE was not sure what they wanted to do, and the scripts overlapped. The decision to do a feud between Henry and Rusev was a last minute thing.
August 20, 2014
Since management wasn't completely sure what to do with them upon their returns, WWE has seemingly decided to put Big Show and Mark Henry into a tag team. The duo demolished Curtis Axel and Ryback on Smackdown. The belief is that Show and Henry could be placed into a big tag team match on a pay per view against Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.
August 11, 2014
While doing a shoot interview, Evan Bourne revealed some details about a backstage fight that took place between Big Show and Great Khali. He stated that it took place in 2009 while WWE was doing a live event in Puerto Rico. He did not reveal what the fight was about, but Bourne did state that Show threw the first punch. Khali was able to block it, and the two fell to the ground. Khali mounted Show and slapped him a few times before others stopped it.
August 8, 2014
For those of you that do not know, Big Show has been off the road and filming a WWE Studios film called Vendetta. The former world heavyweight champion is expected to be done with that movie in a couple of weeks, as WWE has already advertised him for live events in August. Big Show should also be returning to television around the same time as well.
July 11, 2014
A lot of wrestling fans have started noticing that WWE has not been using Big Show all that much as of late. Rumors are floating around that management has opted against using him because he is taking off to film a movie soon. However, there is some skepticism on that theory because the company has done stories before that have lasted just a month. Big Show could have been utilized to put someone in WWE over during that stretch of time.
June 20, 2014
On Monday Night Raw, WWE did a story line where Randy Orton was on vacation. That led to speculations as to the real reason why he was not there. It has now been revealed that Orton suffered some sort of collarbone injury while working a match on Smackdown with Big Show. The belief is that the injury is not too severe and that Orton is scheduled to return to the next episode of Monday Night Raw in Cleveland.
June 12, 2014
A picture of WWE star Big Show training with musician Lenny Kravitz.
May 28, 2014
Expect to see Big Show taking some time off from WWE in the near future, as he has been signed to play a role in an upcoming movie called Vendetta, a joint project between WWE Studios and Lionsgate. The film is about a man who commits a crime in order to be sent to prison, so that he can avenge the death of his wife by going after the prisoner who killed her.
May 23, 2014
A picture of the Big Show doing a promotional photo shoot for NoH8, a campaign that WWE has been heavily supporting.
April 26, 2014
Since professional wrestlers are now intertwined with comic book conventions, Big Show has just become the latest WWE star to sign on for a Wizard World appearance. He will be doing the event in Atlanta, which will be the first time it is being held in that city. Big Show will be signing autographs, taking pictures and answering questions with fans.
April 19, 2014
"I don't have to tell you how hard I have worked. I don't have to tell you the hours, sweat, blood and tears I have put into this. I don't have to tell you stories so you'll feel bad for me. My dream may have started later than yours but you can't take my dream away from me. You say bad things about me but in the end you don't really know me. I may not be your internet darling but what I am is Fearless. And being Fearless is what has gotten me to where I am today. 8 years of constantly being put down, I am still here. And that's because I am a Survivor." - Nikki Bella defending herself against WWE fans who criticize her
November 16, 2014
"A lot of people talk about the attitude era being so great but a lot of it was terrible crap, sex jokes and over-the-top terrible bad comedy. It was Jerry Springer-like. They made a joke about a woman's breasts. Hilarious, but where's the wrestling? I look back on a lot of stuff now, and I'm like where's the wrestling? It's just a lot of crappy jokes." - Dean Ambrose discusses his disdain for a popular WWE era
October 10, 2014
"Well right now I'm not at liberty to say where I'm going but I will tell you I'm going to do the right thing for me and my family. I am in the process of structuring a deal and I do have a company in mind. I haven't said yes because I want to make it a public thing with the company and myself. I can't really say who it is or where I'm going but I can tell you it's going to happen in the next two weeks before my contract is even up. I won't be wrestling until January but there will be a signing in the next couple of weeks." - Kurt Angle hinting on whether he will stay with TNA or return to WWE
September 10, 2014
"Today, I have made the decision to close a chapter of my life and begin the next. My time with WWE was an experience I will never forget, and I will always cherish those memories. However, I am ready to move forward towards my goals and life aspirations. I am beyond thankful for the continual love and support from coworkers, friends, and fans. Thank you for everything." - Veronica Lane saying goodbye to WWE fans
September 3, 2014
"I've been really quiet since the passing of my husband and the father of my girls. Someone sent me what Mr Bollea had to say in video interview with Grantland yesterday and I would just like to ask him to stop. He is the only person in the WWE Universe who did not give a call or send a card. My girls asked why he didn't check on us like everyone else and I explained simply there isn't a camera at our mailbox or in the house when we receive our calls. I would ask respectfully Mr Bollea, for you to understand my girls hurt and just let some time pass before you say anything more." - wife of the Ultimate Warrior to Hulk Hogan
August 15, 2014
"My mom and my cousin, Savelina Fanene, were struck head on by a drunk driver this week. They lived. First reaction is to find the person who did this and do unrelenting harm to them, but then you realize the most important thing is my family lived through this, and we can hug each other that much tighter these days. Hug your own family tighter today and be grateful you can tell them you love them." - Rock talks about how a DUI almost killed his family
August 10, 2014
"Should be no surprise what happened to Alberto Del Rio. There has always been rampant racism in the industry, from subtle to obvious." - Konnan accusing WWE of being racist towards certain performers
August 9, 2014
"Every two years I go through this. This is just the first public negotiation I've ever had. I think social media has really changed this kind of thing. I'm used to every two years negotiating with Spike and negotiating with other networks. This time is absolutely not any different. We're still talking with them, but there are other people, thank God, that are interested in our product. I want to grow this brand; I want to grow it domestically. I want us to be able to start having the kind of success domestically that we're having internationally. I'm not going to stop and none of us are going to stop until we get there. I'm real excited to see and I think we'll know sooner than later what's going to happen." - Dixie Carter addresses the situation on what TNA is doing with Impact Wrestling
August 7, 2014
"No, I've been there and done it against Chris Jericho and I proved a point, so there's no sense in jeopardizing that. Everyone who saw me work that match said I did good for my age. They have a good memory of that and I'd like to leave it at that. I do know some of the older guys who have come back and tried to work in the ring and it's just heartbreaking to see. I don't want to risk all that because the fans still have a pretty good image of me and my last time in the ring." - Ricky Steamboat talking about a potential return to WWE
August 5, 2014
"Catching Monday Night Raw on my DVR. Just saw all I needed to see. Dolph Ziggler with a huge win. I bought the WWE Network just to keep up with Ziggler." - Kevin Nash praising Dolph Ziggler
August 5, 2014
"If it's true that Spike TV doesn't renew their deal with TNA, it's a double edged sword, in my opinion. They were and are atrociously bad at advertising the show whatsoever. I never used to see us advertised except maybe an hour before Impact Wrestling started. Not acceptable. The most annoying part when I was still wrestling there was I'd see Bellator constantly advertised, and we were doing better numbers at the time. Hell, even Manswers got better public relations by the network than we did. The bad side of the sword is that it obviously takes a ton of TNA's revenue away that they counted on to pay the wrestlers. For the company's future, I think the further they get the hell away from Spike, the better the company will be. That's just my opinion obviously." - Matt Morgan on the rumors that Spike TV is canceling their television deal with TNA
July 28, 2014
"Dolph Ziggler has got to be one of the toughest men to put on a pair of boots, but he's going to be like Mick Foley in another five years because that kid beats his body up more than anybody on the crew. I do know this, in my dealings with him, when I'm his producer, he gives everything he's got. He does some really phenomenal and athletic stuff." - Arn Anderson thinks WWE should push Ziggler
July 20, 2014
"He just signed with us. I was there when he had his tryout at the WWE Performance Center and I met with him there. We've been working on this for a while. His training will start when he gets here. The thing is, you can be a big star anyplace else in the world. That gets you in the door. What you do once you get here is a whole different ballgame. He's no different than anybody else once he walks through the door of the Performance Center." - Triple H on how Kenta Kobayashi will be treated in WWE
July 17, 2014
"I don't think I will ever wrestle again, but if I do, it would be for WWE. I just feel like that's my place. It's where I developed my wrestling abilities and character and that's where I would stay if I was to wrestle again. The good thing about when I left is that I left on very good terms with the WWE. It left the door open for me if I ever wanted to come back. It's not completely out of the question to ever return, whether it's for a short-term or longer. Maybe there will be a point down the line that I miss wrestling bad enough that I'll want to come back. As for now though, I'm just focusing on my company and my marriage and haven't gotten that itch to wrestle." - Kaitlyn discusses her future in professional wrestling
July 17, 2014
"Comedy wrestling is not easy. Santino Marella is one of my favorite wrestlers to watch. sad he's leaving the ring, but happy he made me smile." - Colt Cabana on Santino Marella being forced to retire from WWE due to another neck injury
July 7, 2014
"I disagree with scripting. I think the nature of a promo has to come from your heart and your guts and you have to mean everything that you're saying. Now is the perfect time to go back to that formula. You learn to sink or swim. And guys and gals will start to learn to swim again. That's what's going to make the product feel more organic, more spontaneous and more real." - Steve Austin talks about WWE being too scripted
July 7, 2014
"Heard Petey Williams retired last night. Such a great talent. Always enjoyed his work and working with him." - James Storm speaks on the surprising retirement of former TNA star Petey Williams
July 6, 2014
"Yes, I like Hulk Hogan - and here's why. With each passing year, I think I gain a better perspective on what's really important in life. There was a time - a period of many years - where Hulk's name would bring up some negative feelings for me. He was the guy who made far more than I did with a style that was the antithesis of mine. But for the past several years, whenever I see Hulk Hogan, all I can think of are the words Shane Douglas shared with me about Hulk Hogan and the kindness and warmth with which he showered the kids facing life-threatening challenges, who seemed to find strength and inspiration in Hulk's larger than life physique and personality. I'll never forget those words Shane told me, 'Those kids would just be beaming.' Those words are all I think of when I see Hogan, People can take issue with his wrestling style...as they often do with mine. But, when it's all said and done, Hulk Hogan used that oversized personality, and really big heart to ease so much suffering that he saw around him.. In the bigger picture, does anything else really matter?" - Mick Foley shares his feelings on Hulk Hogan
June 27, 2014
"Obviously this is going to be a big financial changer because you're not going to get all those buy rates. I've had a brief experience with the WWE Network. I signed up for it. I'm not a real gadget guy. I've had an iPad for damn near two years, but I hardly ever use it. I put the WWE Network on there, and I typed in certain matches, they didn't have certain things from NWA or WCW. So I've been going more to YouTube. I think they need a little bit more original content. I need to get on there more to familiarize myself with it. One of the things I've enjoyed is the old Garden stuff and from World Class (Championship Wrestling). I think it was smart to come out with the network. I think it's going to catch on more in the next two or three years, and that's when it will pay off." - Steve Austin shares his views on the WWE Network
June 27, 2014
"He is a pro. He comes to work everyday. He is straight forward and tells you exactly what it is. One of my things was I didn't get to work a match with him. I would have dropped the weight I did and keep the muscle I have. He is a great leader in terms of he talks it; he walks it. He is the face of the WWE and likely so. John Cena gave us all an opportunity to train and have the same training regiment. The training of the NBA and NFL with Olympic lifts for maintenance, for power, better cardiovascular. He was on the forefront. He gave guys an opportunity." - Brodus Clay defending John Cena
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|05 Mar 2009
Guide to trimming W7 down as much as possible?
I was wondering if there is some sort of guide that tells you how to trim down and remove many unneeded features to make 7 even lighter.
I'm getting ready to install 7048 and just hate that windows auto installs tons of features I don't need or use.
It would be cool if in the installation it asked you if you wanted any of the following features disabled or if you want express install.
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Windows 7 x64 7229
The installation won't ask you much, and there's not really much to remove. A fresh install(at least w/ my specs) is faster then XP Pro.
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|05 Mar 2009
There are a few guides around for Vista. Most of the hints/tips will also work with 7. I wrote quite a large one myself, but have found, working through it, that many of the "stripping" suggestions certainly do not show an improvement in performance. I am leaving it for now, until the OS matures. I think MS are geting it (almost) right, this time.
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|06 Mar 2009
I don't see why anybody would want to strip it down at all. It's already light enough as it is and works great.
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I have tried "vLite". This program is basically for Vista but also works with Windows 7. With this program you can create a new boot DVD without some modules. I have removed:
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|06 Mar 2009
This might interest you guys.
Beta to RC Changes Turning Windows Features On or Off
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W7 X-64 W8.1 X-64 Opensuse 13.1 W2003 Server
Although you cold use vLite (this is used to "strip down bloatware in Vista) I don't think this is a useful exercise at the current time -- remember this is a BETA which is effectively the "Ultimate" version.
When Windows 7 hits retail there will be a number of different versions with different features in them so your "trick" probably will be of no use at this time.
However if you still want to try then use vLite to "slipstream" your Windows 7 iso.
vLite - Windows Vista configuration tool
OK I know it's vist but it works for Windows 7 as well -- be careful what you remove - if you remove some core features your system probably won't boot.
I've installed the x-32 version on a small 1GB netbook which came with XP.
Even with the lowly "Atom processor" the netbook ran the full build of 7022 (x-32) absolutely OK so I don't think messing around deleting stuff is worth the effort (unless you are trying to boot on an 8GB usb stick).
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I'm curious to know how far people have slimmed Windows 7.
Here's a working Last Session.ini for 7048 x64 I'd like to share. I'm currently testing it on build 7057 x64 and all seems well so far...
EDIT: I've discovered that the Last Session.ini below does not work with build 7057 x64....it will install but breaks the context menu. I'm working on a new version and i'll post it here if/when i get it working.
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I'm also anxious to cut down the footprint of Win 7 to facilitate install on some real lightweight laptops and a few old computers.
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Cheryl from London, ON– Verified Buyer
I love the set. The colors are true to what I saw on line. It arrived in a timely manner and looks beautiful on my bed.
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Vicki from Macungie, PA– Verified Buyer
The set looks nothing like this picture. The picture is vivid and strong. The flower looks like it stands on its own. That is not true. The colors are vivid in the picture but far more muted in reality. With all this said I still enjoy the concept but have just dropped my own high standards a bit. I take these to a high end cleaner for careful care. However, eventually this wonderful company should think of a blend for people who want to wash them at home. Packaging of the set was beautiful but you can cut cost and improve the colors and 3D a bit more. I will not give up because concepts are always being improved.
Everything as Expected
Juhana from Minneapolis, MN– Verified Buyer
Initial quality is as advertised. Have not washed it yet. Will be sure to put a 14 cup vinegar in the first wash to help lock in the bright color. Shams close nicely over the pillow so that there's no open end.
This is realy Amor!
Tatjana from Cincinnati, OH– Verified Buyer
I bout Dolce Mela Amor Duvet Cover Set as A special gift for my daugther.She is very glad to get this unique cover set.This is the greatest quality and unfofgettabele beauty.
fabulous duvel cover
Mary from Westerville, OH– Verified Buyer
elegant and beautiful duvet cover and pillow cases...superb set, well packaged and very fast delivery...I highly recommend this pattern to anyone wanting to transform their bed into a showpiece...
Striking duvet cover
Judith from Glen Gardner, NJ– Verified Buyer
Excellent quality, bright colors, beautiful on the bed. Great value. Arrived very quickly.Packaging was impressive. Pillow Shams are perfect. Love it!
Bananyaya from BOWIE, MD– Verified Buyer
The colors are rich, the material is soft, much better than I expected. the presentation of the product was impressive. I wish there was a top sheet to the set.
Very Sophisticated
Retail Therapist from Woodbridge, VA– Verified Buyer
I am very very very pleased with every aspect of this purchase: sophisticated style, vibrant color, quality of material, and price point.
Love my duvet set
DeAnn McMurtry from Crescent City, CA– Verified Buyer
Absolute beautiful. Excellent quality fabric and true to life colors just as shown in picture. Was worried that fitted sheet wouldn't fit queen mattress but it is perfect.
best product
vartuhi paronyan from sun valley, CA– Verified Buyer– Top 1000 Reviewer
BEST COLORS,YOU FEEL GOOD SLEEPING IN IT. BEST QUALITY. BEST PRODUCT 100% COTTON. WRINKLE FREE DOESN't fade the color stays same no matter how many times you wash it,


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Thank god...
I applied for a job at this company many years ago when they opened their Irish operation. Thank god that was one job application that failed.
Might be better to state
The 3.54bn is gross, and the net profit is -254m, rather that just stating profit and loss. Otherwise it seems like you're saying they made a profit of 3.45bn and a loss of only 254m, for a total profit of 3.2bn.
All that aside, if they're losing that much money while making that much profit, they're making more mistakes than just hiring too many staff.
Re: Might be better to state
Also I'm an idiot, I got gross and net back to front.
Anyone else noticed....
..that mergers (Alcatel + Lucent, Nokia + Siemens, Sony + Ericsson, etc). always fail? Companies with two blokes starting it are different - Hewlett and Packard, Rolls and Royce, Pratt and Whitney seem to make it.
So, if Samsung and Huawei merge, for example, Nokia would then have a fighting chance, once it dumps the 'Siemens' millstone.
Re: Anyone else noticed....
I completely agree...mergers just don't seem to work.
IMHO...mergers and acquisitions are only made to line management's pockets.
One chain of financial despair I will add to your examples.
1993, Wellflleet merge with Synoptics (both were healthy companies at the time) to form Bay Networks - which at the time of the acquisition had bigger revenues than Cisco. The merger was a disaster from the point of view of market share, but then Bay was sold to Nortel a few years later (1998). Nortel was buying anything and everything at the time...they blew billions on those acquisitions ($9.1B on Bay). Then of course Nortel went bankrupt in 2009, and managed to unload the equipment division onto Ciena. And today Ciena is maybe a billion dollars in debt, losing market share to Huawei, and not generating enough income to pay down that debt. They are technically not bankrupt because they are able to keep up the payments on the loans, but if Ciena was a European company they would be obliged to either file for bankruptcy or show a plan of how they were going to recapitalize the company.
There is no logical reason why Alcatel bought Lucent. Lucent was in terminal decline at the time, but Alcatel was actually doing OK. The only reason I can fathom is that the management teams of both companies received huge bonuses for their "visionary" acquisition.
Re: Anyone else noticed....
While the optical side of Nortel was sold to Ciena, the Enterprise data part which is the bulk of the heritage of the Synoptics/Wellfleet/Bay equipment (Chassis-based and stackable Ethernet Routing and Switching) was part of the (still profitable in and of itself at the time) NES business unit bought by Avaya who are actually investing in this part of the business and coming up with some pretty nice products again after years of being starved of R&D funds due to the financial situation of the wider Nortel. There's still a sizable and loyal install base and the product quality and innovation is back on track...so maybe we shouldn't completely write it off yet!
Average cost per employee
5000 people on average cost £150,000 each? (obviously including bonuses and everything).... but still wow...
Re: Average cost per employee
Includes office rent & maintenance, s/w licenses per worker etc. Avg worker's income is half the sum IMO, at £75000
What senior management do when they've run out of ideas. Not surprising when those same senior management got where they are at the expense of every product or project they ever worked on, and to the detriment of all their former colleagues.
Managed decline. Perfect. Call it a transformation to keep the shareholders happy.
Job went to India, and it will only get worse
They are moving more and more development to India to save money, only to discover this isn't working... Cost went down, but so went quality and keeping deadlines. So some big customers walked off resulting in more losses. Of course management doesn't link these events so I wouldn't be surprised if they shifted even more jobs to India.
Re: Job went to India, and it will only get worse
Funny, isn't it?
Development, R&D, calll centres et al. go to India.
And the management are based in...Oh, OK. Yep, pretty obvious now.
Well it's getting like a suburb of Chennai nowadays.
surprised Alcatel Lucent has lasted this long
When I used to work at Nortel, when they showed the disastrous results every quarter, they also showed the results for our competitors. At the time I remember Alcatel Lucent was doing similar numbers to Nortel
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