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The University of Massachusetts Lowell offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology. While our program seeks to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, we are also committed to ensuring that students receive the benefits of a well-rounded liberal arts education. We not only familiarize students with the correlations of crime and the workings of the criminal justice system, but we also teach students how to apply this knowledge to related social problems and changing situations. The includes the development of critical thinking, communication skills and the ability to conceptualize ideas.
We provide students with coursework in the following substantive areas:
Our school is committed to providing a better understanding of social problems and policy. In an effort to provide a well-rounded education on the many key areas of the criminal justice system, we offer five degree concentrations:
For concentration requirements, a course of study, and the latest course information please refer to the UMass Lowell Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
We use either a three or six credit Practicum/Field Placement for upper level students as a mechanism for students to assess their interest and apply their classroom knowledge in an area of criminal justice. Like other academic fields, our school does not offer courses nor award credit for vocational training courses designed for specific job preparation or advanced job training. These courses are characterized by training for specific job skills rather than education involving conceptual learning.
In addition, students majoring in the administration of criminal justice will fulfill a professional skills requirement. This consists of either attaining intermediate proficiency in a foreign language, or completing four courses in computers and statistics. In the event that a student chooses a foreign language skill, the school recommends Arabic or Spanish. In addition, a strength of our school is its emphasis on students developing applied skills in areas such as information technology and data analysis.
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42 U.S. Code § 1396e - Enrollment of individuals under group health plans
(a) Requirements of each State plan; guidelines
Each State plan—
(1) may implement guidelines established by the Secretary, consistent with subsection (b) of this section, to identify those cases in which enrollment of an individual otherwise entitled to medical assistance under this subchapter in a group health plan (in which the individual is otherwise eligible to be enrolled) is cost-effective (as defined in subsection (e)(2) of this section);
(2) may require, in case of an individual so identified and as a condition of the individual being or remaining eligible for medical assistance under this subchapter and subject to subsection (b)(2) of this section, notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, that the individual (or in the case of a child, the child's parent) apply for enrollment in the group health plan; and
(3) in the case of such enrollment (except as provided in subsection (c)(1)(B) of this section), shall provide for payment of all enrollee premiums for such enrollment and all deductibles, coinsurance, and other cost-sharing obligations for items and services otherwise covered under the State plan under this subchapter (exceeding the amount otherwise permitted under section 1396o of this title), and shall treat coverage under the group health plan as a third party liability (under section 1396a (a)(25) of this title).
(b) Timing of enrollment; failure to enroll
(1) In establishing guidelines under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the Secretary shall take into account that an individual may only be eligible to enroll in group health plans at limited times and only if other individuals (not entitled to medical assistance under the plan) are also enrolled in the plan simultaneously.
(c) Premiums considered payments for medical assistance; eligibility
(A) In the case of payments of premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other cost-sharing obligations under this section shall be considered, for purposes of section 1396b (a) of this title, to be payments for medical assistance.
(B) If all members of a family are not eligible for medical assistance under this subchapter and enrollment of the members so eligible in a group health plan is not possible without also enrolling members not so eligible—
(i) payment of premiums for enrollment of such other members shall be treated as payments for medical assistance for eligible individuals, if it would be cost-effective (taking into account payment of all such premiums), but
(e) Definitions
In this section:
(1) The term "group health plan" has the meaning given such term in section 5000(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and includes the provision of continuation coverage by such a plan pursuant to title XXII of the Public Health Service Act [42 U.S.C. 300bb–1 et seq.], section 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or title VI [1] of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
[1] See References in Text note below.
Source(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XIX, § 1906, as added Pub. L. 101–508, title IV, § 4402(a)(2),Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–161; amended Pub. L. 105–33, title IV, § 4741(b),Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 523; Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10203(b)(1),Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 927.)
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The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (e)(1), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
The Public Health Service Act, referred to in subsec. (e)(1), is act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, 58 Stat. 682, as amended. Title XXII of the Act is classified generally to subchapter XX (§ 300bb–1 et seq.) of chapter 6A of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 201 of this title and Tables.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (e)(1), is Pub. L. 93–406, Sept. 2, 1974, 88 Stat. 829, as amended. Title VI of the Act probably means part 6 of subtitle B of title I of the Act which is classified generally to part 6 (§ 1161 et seq.) of subtitle B of subchapter I of chapter 18 of Title 29, Labor, because the Act has no title VI. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1001 of Title 29 and Tables.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 1396e, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XIX, § 1906, as added Jan. 2, 1968, Pub. L. 90–248, title II, § 226, 81 Stat. 903, created Advisory Council on Medical Assistance, set forth composition of Council, term of membership of members, and purposes of Council, and provided for compensation of members, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 92–603, title II, § 287,Oct. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 1457, effective on the first day of the third calendar month following Oct. 30, 1972.
2010—Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 111–148substituted "has the meaning given that term in section 1397ee (c)(3)(A) of this title." for "means, as established by the Secretary, that the reduction in expenditures under this subchapter with respect to an individual who is enrolled in a group health plan is likely to be greater than the additional expenditures for premiums and cost-sharing required under this section with respect to such enrollment."
1997—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4741(b)(1), in introductory provisions, substituted "Each" for "For purposes of section 1396a (a)(25)(G) of this title and subject to subsection (d) of this section, each" and, in pars. (1) and (2), substituted "may" for "shall".
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 105–33, § 4741(b)(2), struck out subsec. (d) which read as follows:
"(1) In the case of any State which is providing medical assistance to its residents under a waiver granted under section 1315 of this title, the Secretary shall require the State to meet the requirements of this section in the same manner as the State would be required to meet such requirement if the State had in effect a plan approved under this subchapter.
"(2) This section, and section 1396a (a)(25)(G) of this title, shall only apply to a State that is one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia."
Effective Date of 2010 Amendment
Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10203(b),Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 927, provided that the amendment made by section 10203(b)(1) ofPub. L. 111–148is effective as if included in the enactment of the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111–3).
Effective Date
Section applicable, except as otherwise provided, to payments under this subchapter for calendar quarters beginning on or after Jan. 1, 1991, without regard to whether or not final regulations to carry out the amendments by section 4402 ofPub. L. 101–508have been promulgated by such date, see section 4402(e) ofPub. L. 101–508, set out as an Effective Date of 1990 Amendment note under section 1396a of this title.
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Sails depart daily at 2:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Online reservations required; subject to availability. Space is limited, so reserve a date as soon as you know when you wish to sail. On the day of your sail, arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time and retrieve your boarding pass from the Clipper City Service Desk in Battery Park. If you have not checked in 10 minutes prior to the departure time, you risk losing your space on the boat. Tax, if applicable, and gratuity are not included. Please tip on the full value. 24-hour cancellation policy applies; voucher subject to forfeiture. There is a $10 rescheduling fee per ticket if you cancel your reservation with less than 24 hours' notice.See all terms
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We enjoyed being on a real sailing ship, watching the sails being put up and taken down by staff and seeing all the beauty of New York Harbor :a docked cruise ship, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the many bridges, the Staten Island Ferry, the beautiful views of Lower Manhattan, New Jersey and Brooklyn and so much other boat and helicopter traffic in the area.
The full price is about $40.We paid $20. for the TravelZoo voucher. Well worth it. Don't know if I would pay $40 per person as we live in New York and are familiar with the sights. The crew was lovely. Finally, there are 2 bathrooms on board - very clean, decent and much bigger than you would expect on a small ship. Pleasant surprise. DRESS WARMLY unless it's a very hot day. It's 10 degrees colder on the water PLUS windy. There's a bar on board to buy drinks too. Lots of fun.
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The view of lower Manhattan, especially the new Freedom Tower was fantastic. Passing by the Statue of Liberty at such a close distance was an enjoyable experience.
It was like the crew working onboard were just along for the ride. They raised the sails for effect but did nothing else. It would have been nice if they pointed out some interesting sites along the way or gave some narrative for the many foreign visitors onboard. The only narrative they gave was to make sure everyone tipped the crew at the end of the trip. I heard many people speaking about this negatively and reluctantly dropping a few dollars in the bucket one of the crew held as people exited the boat.
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Out of IowaAn inside look at the real American heartland.
On either side of old Highway 218 in far southeastern Iowa, rows of corn are broken to stubble and furrows are filled with ice. It's late December, just days to the caucuses, and the wind knifes across the prairie, so bitter cold that even red-tailed hawks, feathers fluffed for warmth, hunker atop speed limit signs. Granted, much of what you see here is what you'd expect: each town with its water tower and circumscribed cemetery, each small farm with its Harvestore silos and propane tanks huddled under leaf-bare oaks. These are the cliches of the Midwest and the Great Plains—what folks on the coasts call "the heartland" when they're feeling generous, "flyover country" when they're not—and like all cliches, there's some truth to them.
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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Asian stocks tumbled Thursday after minutes from the latest Federal Reserve policy meeting stoked concerns that central-bank policy-tightening moves will reduce global liquidity, which has supported stocks in recent months.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index HSI, -0.57% dropped 1.7%, while the Shanghai Composite Index 000001, -0.89% plunged 3%, with worries about liquidity tightening by the central bank adding to the selling pressure.
In Japan, the Nikkei Stock Average NIK, -1.11% lost 1.4%, South Korea's Kospi SEU, -0.13% declined 0.5%, and Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index XJO, -0.57% skidded 2.3%.
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Minutes of the Federal Reserve's January meeting out Wednesday offered differing views from the central bank's rate-setting board on asset purchases, prompting a sharp fall in U.S. stocks Wednesday. Read: Fed, uneasy over 'QE,' plans bond-buy debate.
The Fed, along with other global central banks, has provided massive amounts of liquidity to markets since the onset of the global financial crisis — liquidity which has worked its way through to various asset classes.
Perpetual Investments head of investment research Matthew Sherwood said that while stocks had gained aggressively over the past eight months, in part due to central-bank largesse, "all of a sudden" that pillar of market gains may be at risk.
Crédit Agricole strategist Frances Cheung said Asian investors were concerned that "a smaller-than-anticipated size of the Fed balance sheet ... would imply less funds available to purchase [assets] than what is currently priced in."
Icahn's top stock picks for 2013
MarketWatch's Laura Mandaro discusses three stocks that billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn has bought, and one stock that he recently dumped.
The U.S. dollar surged on Wednesday, reflecting a risk-averse environment. Read more about the dollar's gains.
"There's been a flight to quality into U.S. dollar assets," said Sherwood at Perpetual Investments.
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While gold prices dropped further in Asia Thursday, commodity-related stocks fell sharply across Asia.
Rio Tinto Ltd. RIO, -2.57% RIO, -1.23% fell 3%, BHP Billiton Ltd. BHP, -2.17% BHP, -1.16% tumbled 3.8% and gold producer Newcrest Mining Ltd. NCM, -2.11% NCMGF, -6.19% fell 3.7% in Sydney.
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Intensive English Program at UW–Milwaukee
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Join students from more than 20 countries who enroll in the UWM Intensive English Program (IEP) each semester.
Choose the IEP to:
- improve your English before beginning full time academic study at UWM or another U.S. college or university.
- improve your English for professional advancement.
- achieve your personal goal of gaining greater proficiency in English.
- meet your requirement to take ESL as an undergraduate dual student (part-time IEP).
ESL to UWM: Full-time IEP (conditionally admitted) students, and half-time IEP (dually admitted) students who successfully demonstrate their ability to meet the learning outcomes of the highest IEP level (B2) will be considered to have met the English proficiency requirement for admission to undergraduate study. No standardized test score (IELTS or TOEFL) is required.
Mission Statement
The IEP at UWM trains students in U.S. language and culture to prepare them for successful careers, either as undergraduate and graduate scholars in a university environment, or as professionals. The IEP thus helps students adapt to the UWM campus, the city of Milwaukee and the wider Wisconsin and U.S. communities.The IEP focuses on developing and improving students' communicative and cultural competence using authentic documents and situations, and encouraging critical awareness of cultures.
The IEP also contributes to scholarship in fields related to the teaching, learning and acquisition of second and foreign languages. In collaboration with other academic units on the UWM campus, the IEP helps in the training of future instructors in the field, and participates in and conducts research whose aim is to expand scholarly understanding of language learning and acquisition.
Key to the success of the IEP are 1) strong relationships between IEP staff and students, 2) a curriculum that responds to the greatest extent possible to individual student needs, and presents students with authentic documents and situations, 3) cooperation and collaboration with UWM units whose missions also include international student and scholar services and 3) collaboration with UWM academic programs that have an international component.
Intensive English Program Outcomes
Students successfully completing the highest level (B2) of the IEP can:
- read lengthy, complex texts with a large degree of independence, using a broad active reading vocabulary in all but low frequency words and idioms, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes, and using appropriate reference sources selectively.
use the language fluently, accurately and effectively on a wide range of general, academic, vocational or leisure topics, marking clearly the relationships between ideas.
communicate spontaneously with good grammatical control, minimally restricting what they want to say, and adopting a level of formality appropriate to the circumstances.
understand spoken language, live or broadcast, on both familiar and unfamiliar topics normally encountered in personal, social, academic or vocational life with comprehension difficulty arising only from extreme background noise, inadequate discourse structure and/or idiomatic usage.
write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their fields of interest, synthesizing and evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
- give clear, systematically developed, detailed descriptions and presentations on complex subjects, while integrating sub-themes, developing particular points, adding relevant supporting detail and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion.
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MASSENA In a tense moment during an otherwise peaceful protest Saturday, Customs and Border Protection officers tried to block two photographers, including a Times photojournalist, from covering the Mohawk march across the Massena-Cornwall International Bridge.
Jason Hunter, the Times staff member, was approaching the bridge alongside the marchers and ignored a demand from a Border Protection inspector to stop. He then was grabbed by a male officer who tried to separate him from the marchers.
A female officer also tried to prevent him from getting near the protest. Defying her, Mr. Hunter lifted his camera and she became incensed, calling out to other officers that her photo was being taken.
I wasnt expecting any resistance, and I was shocked to be physically grabbed by a Border agent when I was just trying to do my job, Mr. Hunter said afterward.
A third officer then told Mr. Hunter not to photograph Border Protection personnel.
The incident riled some marchers, who began shouting at the officers, demanding that the photographers be allowed to follow them. Mr. Hunter then managed to immerse himself in the crowd.
The encounter, which lasted only about 30 seconds, occurred south of the checkpoint where drivers entering the United States are required to stop for immigration and customs inspection. Border Protectoin had parked two vans on the approach to the bridge, which was closed to motor vehicle traffic, and the marchers were being funneled through a narrow pass.
The incident appeared to be the only time that Border Protection hindered the media. No marchers were seen being interrupted by the officers, and the Border Protection later said that the protest, which lasted several hours, went off without incident.
Border Protection officers on the scene would not discuss their actions, referring inquiries to their supervisor in Buffalo.
Reached later Saturday, Chief Customs and Border Protection Officer Thomas J. Rusert in Buffalo said the officers were following protocol.
Normally when a photographer would come up, we wouldnt allow them to take photos, he said. Any time media photographers or other photographers are on our property, they need to be escorted.
This is done to prevent photography of law-enforcement equipment, personnel and techniques, he said.
It eventually was decided that photographers would be allowed to accompany the marchers because of the newsworthiness of the protest, Mr. Rusert said.
Mr. Hunter and a Times reporter walked across the bridge to cover the event, and upon returning had their drivers licenses checked by Border Protection.
The other photographer whom Border Protection initially tried to block was Jenna Pope, a New York City activist.
The event was covered heavily by Canadian media on Cornwall Island and on mainland Canada. There was no sign that Canadian authorities restricted them.
Editors Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly referred to the officers at the scene as Border Patrol Agents, instead of their correct title, Customs and Border Protection Officers.
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Ruling comes on the heels of Exelon and Constellation's merger settlement with the State of Maryland, City of Baltimore and other key parties
CHICAGO AND BALTIMORE – The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) today issued a declaratory ruling that it does not need to review further the merger of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) and Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG). The companies submitted their joint application to the New York State PSC on May 17, 2011.
"It is a positive step that the New York State PSC does not require further review of our application, because it means they have cleared us to proceed," said Exelon President and COO Christopher M. Crane. "This is another milestone toward completing our merger, and we continue to be on track to close the transaction in the first quarter of 2012."
"This merger will create the number one competitive energy provider with one of the industry's cleanest and lowest-cost power generation fleets, along with one of the largest customer bases nationally," said Constellation Chairman and CEO Mayo A. Shattuck III. "The New York State PSC's decision demonstrates additional progress in our efforts to finalize the merger early next year."
Constellation is a co-owner of the Nine Mile Point and Robert E. Ginna nuclear power plants in New York and markets power and gas in the state. Exelon has no operations in New York State.
The ruling follows Exelon, Constellation and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company's announcement earlier today that they have reached a merger settlement with the State of Maryland, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), the City of Baltimore and the Baltimore Building and Construction Trades Council. The settlement includes a significantly expanded package of benefits totaling more than $1 billion and expected to create more than 6,000 jobs in Maryland.
Shareholders of both Exelon and Constellation overwhelmingly approved the merger on Nov. 17, and the Public Utility Commission of Texas approved it on Aug. 3. The Maryland Public Service Commission is the only remaining state approval required. The merger also requires regulatory approvals by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Department of Justice.
The Exelon-Constellation merger will combine Exelon's environmentally advantaged generation fleet with Constellation Energy's industry-leading customer-facing businesses. The companies announced their intent to merge on April 28.
A copy of Exelon and Constellation's filing with the New York State PSC is available at: http://documents.dps.state.ny.us/public/MatterManagement/CaseMaster.aspx?MatterSeq=37029.
Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with more than $18 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in northern Illinois and southeastern Pennsylvania and natural gas to approximately 490,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.
Constellation Energy is a leading competitive supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses across the continental United States. It owns a diversified fleet of generating units, totaling approximately 12,000 megawatts of generating capacity, and is a leading advocate for clean, environmentally sustainable energy sources, such as solar power and nuclear energy. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland. A FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation Energy had revenues of $14.3 billion in 2010. Learn more online: www.constellation.com.For the latest information about the Exelon-Constellation merger, visit the merger website: www.exelonconstellationmerger.com.Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking InformationExcept for the historical information contained herein, certain of the matters discussed in this communication constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "target," "forecast," and words and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of future plans, actions, or events identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding benefits of the proposed merger of Exelon Corporation (Exelon) and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. (Constellation), integration plans and expected synergies, the expected timing of completion of the transaction, anticipated future financial and operating performance and results, including estimates for growth. These statements are based on the current expectations of management of Exelon and Constellation, as applicable. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements included in this communication regarding the proposed merger. For example, (1) the companies may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals required for the merger, or required regulatory approvals may delay the merger or result in the imposition of conditions that could have a material adverse effect on the combined company or cause the companies to abandon the merger; (2) conditions to the closing of the merger may not be satisfied; (3) an unsolicited offer of another company to acquire assets or capital stock of Exelon or Constellation could interfere with the merger; (4) problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected; (5) the combined company may be unable to achieve cost-cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected to achieve those synergies; (6) the merger may involve unexpected costs, unexpected liabilities or unexpected delays, or the effects of purchase accounting may be different from the companies' expectations; (7) the credit ratings of the combined company or its subsidiaries may be different from what the companies expect; (8) the businesses of the companies may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the merger; (9) the companies may not realize the values expected to be obtained for properties expected or required to be divested; (10) the industry may be subject to future regulatory or legislative actions that could adversely affect the companies; and (11) the companies may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Other unknown or unpredictable factors could also have material adverse effects on future results, performance or achievements of Exelon, Constellation or the combined company. Discussions of some of these other important factors and assumptions are contained in Exelon's and Constellation's respective filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, including: (1) Exelon's 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 18; (2) Exelon's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 in (a) Part II, Other Information, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) Part 1, Financial Information, ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Note 13; (3) Constellation's 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K in (a) ITEM 1A. Risk Factors, (b) ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data: Note 12; and (4) Constellation's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011 in (a) Part II, Other Information, ITEM 1A. Risk Factors and ITEM 5. Other Information, (b) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and (c) Part I, Financial Information, ITEM 1. Financial Statements: Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Commitments and Contingencies. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the proposed merger, are more fully discussed in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 that Exelon filed with the SEC and that the SEC declared effective on October 11, 2011 in connection with the proposed merger. In light of these risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors, the forward-looking events discussed in this communication may not occur. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this communication. Neither Exelon nor Constellation undertake any obligation to publicly release any revision to its forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this communication. Additional Information and Where to Find itIn connection with the proposed merger between Exelon and Constellation, Exelon filed with the SEC a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that included the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus. The Registration Statement was declared effective by the SEC on October 11, 2011. Exelon and Constellation mailed the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus to their respective security holders on or about October 12, 2011. WE URGE INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS TO READ THE DEFINITIVE JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION about Exelon, Constellation and the proposed merger. Investors and security holders may obtain copies of all documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. In addition, a copy of the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus may be obtained free of charge from Exelon Corporation, Investor Relations, 10 South Dearborn Street, P.O. Box 805398, Chicago, Illinois 60680-5398, or from Constellation Energy Group, Inc., Investor Relations, 100 Constellation Way, Suite 600C, Baltimore, MD 21202.


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Lee Adam grew up in a conservative community in Calgary, Canada. His early childhood, in many ways, typified the quintessential suburban existence – but as time went on, he began to see that "hospitality" in his community had definite limits. In his community, diversity was rarely met with a welcoming smile. So often the object of both ridicule and rumor, Lee Adam took refuge in his academic studies and devoted his free time to volunteer work in the community.This raw desire to help others took on new meaning upon moving to the west coast, where Lee Adam opened his eyes to the true face of human adversity. Participation in various health initiatives in local homeless shelters and hospice facilities for people living with HIV/AIDS, was formative in his decision to focus his academic ambitions on the science of human health, and eventually motivated his application to medical school.Lee Adam is currently pursuing a MD from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in Immunology from Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He is actively engaged in community service with at-risk individuals in Boston's inner city, and he plans to pursue a PhD to research alternate therapeutic approaches to both treating and preventing infection with HIV.
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Joe Letteri has served as visual effects supervisor at both Industrial Light & Magic and Weta Digital. In doing so, he's had a hand in creating the most innovative and creative visual effects in film history. His career spans from The Abyss to the Oscar-nominated Avatar. Screen Junkies caught up with him at the VES Awards to discuss Steven Spielberg's first entry in the Tintin trilogy he's tackling with Peter Jackson.First up, he discusses what we can expect Tintin to look like:"We're experimenting with a number of different looks. When you do 3D you have a range of options to go with, slightly sort of cartoony. You go more Pixar style where there's realism but still exaggeration. The problem with going completely photoreal with human characters is you want to honor the comicness of it. So we're still feeling our way around it."MORE FROM JOE AFTER THE JUMP.
Yesterday I told you about Roger Ebert's miracle voice computer that he is premiering on today's episode of Oprah. It's understandable that you may not be able to watch the episode due to your busy work schedule or presence of testicles. With that in mind we have this sneak peek. It's actually really amazing how accurate the voice sounds and it's completely heart-warming to see how happy Ebert is to have it back. Though if he were frowning, we would have no way of knowing. The science for that doesn't exist yet. (Videogum)
Screen Junkies has gone under the knife and come out looking FABulous. We've greatly appreciated all the support everyone has shown us over the past few months as we've shifted our focus to posting more news with a few original features thrown in for good measure.Our comments section underwent the biggest augmentation. We took it all the way up to a DD. No longer do you need to be a member of SJ to leave a personalized message. Simply type in the silliest name of your choice and comment on. We fully realize flame wars are inevitable.We've also added a related stories section at the bottom of every post. If you like what you're reading, scroll down and find similar stories. If you don't like what you're reading, pat us on the back for tricking you in to visiting the site. Tell your friends how crafty we are.These are just a few of many changes to come to better your experience on Screen Junkies. Don't expect any happy endings in the future though. We've put the kibosh on those perks.
"Gemma, it's just that I think we work better as friends. But, like, really really awesome friends. Y'know?" The second trailer for Jerry Bruckheimer's sand-in-the-crevasse epic Prince of Persia has dirt-tornadoed its way to them Internets to show off the film's story and awkward attempts at sexual tension. It's pretty much the same trailer as before but this time the events are shown in a slightly different order. I'm on to you, Jerry. The plot sounds very similar to Lord of the Rings. An appointed protector must transport a magical item to certain location without it falling into the clutches of evil. Though Frodo's flirtations with Samwise were a lot less wooden than Jake Gyllenhaal's with Gemma Arterton. Enjoy the sand karate after the jump…
We firmly believe that the Oscars would benefit from adding a few wild-card categories every year. You know, mix it up. Keep it fresh. Here are a few possibilities, including nominees. If you have more, post them in the comments section. And don't forget to follow our Oscar liveblog HERE starting 8pm Eastern, 5pm Pacific this Sunday, Sunday, Sunday. Sunday. Best Alien Performance Neytiri – "Avatar" Gallaxhar – "Monsters vs. Aliens" Nero – "Star Trek" Chrisopher Johnson – "District 9" Lil Wayne – "The Carter" Best Abusive Parent
Yes, that's right. Martin Lawrence will don a suit of fat for a third time. The actor is set to star in Big Momma's House 3 and Tropic Thunder's Alpha Chino has somehow been convinced to co-star. Brandon T Jackson will play Trent, the nephew to Lawrence's character who witnesses a murder. In order to protect Trent and track down the killer, the two must logically dress up like sassy, overweight black women and hide out at an all-girls performing art school. This sounds a lot like Precious. Only with fewer laugh out loud moments.These films really get a lot of mileage out of the ol' guy dressed as a woman takes a shower with hot babe set-up. But when I do it, it's considered "gross" and "in violation of multiple restraining orders." (Variety)
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Last week the news of a Zoolander sequel sent waves of excitement through the TBS watching community. Ben Stiller is currently working on the script with director Justin Theroux and now, he has revealed a few details about the plot. "We have a new story idea that we feel excited about and we're going to try to go forward. The beginning of the movie is [set]… 10 years later, and Derek & Hansel are literally forgotten. Nobody even knows who they are, so they have to re-invent themselves." He goes on to add: "My wife really needs the work." Okay. So I went on to add that. He did, however, weigh in on Will Ferrell's inclusion: "If Will says yes, he definitely has to be a part of it. [pause] My dad really needs the work." Lies again. Screen Junkies really needs to rethink their policy of paying me by the word. *Editor's Note: We pay him in Monopoly money* (MTV)
Opes helps Roger Ebert promote his new line of novelty "weird beards."After losing his jaw and subsequently his voice to cancer, it seemed that Roger Ebert would never be able to speak again. Thanks to CereProc, the famed critic has regained his voice, and is no longer forced to communicate using only 'thumbs up' or 'thumbs down' gestures.The Scottish company has been able to capture audio from Ebert's DVD commentaries to create a system where he can type and listeners hear a voice that sounds like him. From Yahoo:The new voice, which Ebert calls "Roger Jr.," will be heard predicting Oscar winners on a segment of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" airing Tuesday."Yes, 'Roger Jr.' needs to be smoother in tone and steadier in pacing, but the little rascal is good," Ebert wrote. "To hear him coming from my own computer made me ridiculously happy."I'm happy for Roger Ebert because it must be completely frustrating to lose the ability to communicate, but this isn't exactly new technology. In fact, the disembodied voice of Arnold Schwarzenegger has been asking Chinese take-out workers "Who is your daddy and what does he do," for the better part of the last fifteen years. (Yahoo)
Normally I don't put too much stock in books that lack tabs to pull and pop-ups to giggle at, but if Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is half as good as the trailer for it than I may have to give this "reading" thing a shot. The author of the historical horror novel, Seth Grahame-Smith (sounds like a Count), also wrote the New York Time's Bestselling Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. I have a copy sitting under a pile of Highlights magazines.If only there was a way to condense the entire novel of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter into visual form… An "adaptation" if you will. Spielberg could direct and Liam Neeson could star. That one's for free, Hollywood. Send my fee directly to some organization that teaches kids to read. No one should have to grow up and blog for a living.Read the trailer with your eyes after the jump.
National hero Amber Heard will be stretching her acting abilities to the brink of snapping by pretending to be attracted to Nicolas Cage in the upcoming Drive Angry. Cage plays a crazy, road-ragin' grandpa on the hunt for those who murdered his daughter and kidnapped his grandbaby. Heard will play a diner employee who joins Cage during the high octane rampage. The splatterfest is being directed by My Bloody Valentine 3D's Patrick Lussier and, yes, it will be in ass-puckering 3D.This 3D craze is really pushing itself too far. Nicolas Cage popping off-screen is terrifying enough to clear a theater. It would be like showing Encino Man a documentary about the railroads. (THR)
DIRECTOR: Patrick LussierCAST: Nicolas Cage; Amber Heard; William Fichtner; David Morse; Charlotte RossSYNOPSIS: A road-ragin' grandpa turns his daughter's killers and his grandbabby's kidnappers to road kill.
Lara Croft and Slave Leia Snowball Fight – Watch more Funny VideosApparently I need to go to Sundance next year. Forget the films and the free swag, Lara Croft and Princess Leia are throwing snow at each other! What two actresses of that caliber are doing in a completely random duel is beyond me, but Angelina totally pwns Carrie. I guess now we know where tomb raiders stand among members of royalty. Quick, to the presses! There are history books that need sexy revisions! (BuzzFeed)
Angelina Jolie can't decide which movie-I'll-never-see to do next. First there were reports that she dropped out of Wanted 2 in favor of Alfonso Cuaron's stranded on a spacestation drama Gravity. Word today is that she's not part of Gravity and is circling a project with Darren Aronofsky.The director and star are both looking to join an adaptation of Serena: A Novel. If the project does come to fruition, Serena: A Movie would star Jolie as the wife of a timber magnate in the woods of 1929 North Carolina. She would use the awesome powers of her vagina to convince him to commit increasingly ruthless acts. Later when she learns that she cannot conceive a child she decides that adoption is sooo 2002 and that murdering her husband's illegitimate son is the new hotness.Both Jolie and Aronofsky are waiting for a new script and budget before signing on to the evil vagina movie. I just wish that Angelina would learn to use that thing for good. Think of all the wars she could stop. (THR)
To ensure that this year's Oscars broadcast has a soundtrack just as bad as his movies do, giggly co-producer Adam Shankman has hired Good Charlotte's Joel Madden to serve as the ceremony's house DJ/head wanksta. Ah, I can see co-hosts Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin awkwardly white guy rapping the nominees right now. Shankman says:"I wanted there to be a party atmosphere and I wanted to make sure everyone in the room was having a great time" Oh yes, I'm sure everyone in the room will have a good time. Especially these guys:(People)
Taylor Lautner has too many toys in his sandbox. After yanking both Mattel's Max Steel and Hasbro's Stretch Armstrong away from his peers while screaming, "Mine!", his Hollywood parents told him to make a decision. Lautner decided on Stretch, throwing Max back to the less fortunate, uglier, smellier kids to fight over. An insider who carries Lautner's bag of wet wipes and binkies told Vulture, "When you sign on to make a movie with Hasbro, you know it will be in theaters a year later." Well said, overbearing Hollywood stagemother. I would assume Lautner would want to play a sweet futuristic character like Max Steel over a man with skin issues, but maybe he has opposing thoughts about what is cool. Or daddy demanded he abide by his decision or get the belt again.
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Whale parkour is the new kite-boarding.A trainer was killed this past Wednesday at Orlando, Florida's Sea World in the jaws of Tilikum, the oldest and largest killer whale in captivity. It should also be known that Tilikum has two priors. From the NY Daily News:Tilikum, whose name means "friend" in the Native American language Chinook, has killed before – always unwittingly.In 1991, a marine biology student and part-time trainer fell into his tank in Canada and was dragged under by Tilikum. The whale and two females blocked her from getting out of the pool and tossed her back and forth in the air between them like a toy.In 1999, there was a case so bizarre it made headlines around the world: A man sneaked into Tilikum's pool at SeaWorld and his naked corpse was found the next day splayed on the whale's back.Wow. Is the soul of a reincarnated killer trapped in that whale's body?Actor Matt Damon makes this article film-relevant by joining the campaign to close Sea World down in the light of this tragedy. He tells Entertainment Tonight:"I think they should just shut them all down. I've never been a fan of places like that." Meh, put all those hard working people on the street. Matt Damon's never been a fan.At any rate, it's unclear what the future holds for Tilikut but the Syfy Channel's Original Movies Department is said to be interested in the whale's talents. Very interested. (via NY Daily News and IMDB)
In an article about Robert Rodriguez's production slate, Empire mentions a small bit about Steven Seagal's difficulty on the set of Machete. Apparently Seagal insisted that he be cooled by a giant air conditioner at all times which now have to be digitally removed from the footage.Classic Seagal. Just look at these pre-treated stills from his past films. (The Playlist)
"Let me in!! I'm being MURDERED!!!"Jon Cryer must be a really good husband because it seems his ex-wife doesn't want to share him with the world. Earlier this year, an episode of Two and a Half Men was taped without a studio audience because Jon Cryer feared his ex-wife hired an assassin to kill him. Thus, depriving us of the most interesting thing that could possibly happen in that studio. I ask you this, does this look like the face of a woman who dreams of murder?Well, she doesn't think so. Here's her side of the story:Trigger's lawyer claims on December 21, 2009, Trigger told her that her ex-boyfriend, Eddie Sanchez, had said he was going to kill Cryer and Trigger's estranged husband, David Dickey.Trigger's lawyer became so alarmed she contacted lawyers for both Cryer and Dickey. On January 10, Dickey confronted Sanchez. According to legal docs, "Mr. Sanchez not only flatly denied making such a statement, but he said that it was [Sarah Trigger] who had contacted him on numerous occasions, stating that she wanted to see the pair [Cryer and Dickey] dead, and even asking Mr. Sanchez if he would kill the pair, or if he would not, inquiring whether she could speak with Mr. Sanchez's father about this issue." Sounds scary and stressful for Cryer. If he had any smarts he would disguise himself as a teenager and hide out at his nephew's high school immediately. (TMZ)
Production start on this film slipped right past my radar. Kristen Bell and Christian Bale seem like perfect casting in this taut thriller. No release date yet, but it just moved to the top of my "must see" list.
The Farrelly Brothers have been busy rounding out the cast of Hall Pass, the comedy where Owen Wilson is allowed to rub his genitals against any woman he wants with zero wifely consequences for one week. The cast currently consists of Wilson, Jenna Fischer, Jason Sudeikis, Amanda Bynes, J.B. Smoove, and Stephen Merchant.This morning comes news of the alluring actresses who will play the pontential recipients of the genital-rubbing. Christina Applegate, Alyssa Milano, Vanessa Angel, and Nicky Whelan have all inked deals to swell Wilson and Sudeikis's pants. If the Farrellys are hoping to attract the lucrative demographic of dumpy girls with low self-esteem, they're going about it the wrong way. (THR)
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It's about to get projectile vomit-y in here!! In an apparent bid to recruit more kids to the priesthood, there are two new movies centering around exorcisms in the Hollywood pipeline. Priests are so hot right now. They're the new vampires.First up, Anthony Hopkins has signed on for the supernatural thriller The Rite. He'll play a Vatican-sanctioned exorcist whose methods are untraditional. In other words, he's a priest who doesn't follow the rules. Good luck finding a volunteer to stay after Sunday School to bang out erasers with you. (THR)The Hangover's Zach Galifianakis will portray an exorcist/slacker in Miracle Workers. The comedy tells the story of two friends who pose as exorcists until they encounter a truly malevolent evil. Shouldn't be a problem for Zach. He worked with Mike Tyson and survived. A demon would only rape him half as much. (Dread Central)
Superman rescues mini Goyer. It doesn't matter why.David Goyer will write the new Superman movie to be titled The Man of Steel. This doesn't come as much of a surprise considering Dark Knight partner Christopher Nolan is shepherding the project for Warner Brothers, but a welcome one, nonetheless. Goyer intends to look to the original John Byrne creation for inspiration. Brandon Routh will not star and Bryan Singer is not expected to direct. So in other other words, less gay, more fun. Don't pretend like that's not an accurate description.Goyer's story involves Luthor and Brainiac, and won't be an origin story, so if you don't know anything about Superman you'll be like TOTALLY WTF? Don't worry, we'll watch all the prior films at my house before The Man of Steel hits theaters. I'll bring the popcorn, you bring the Bryan Singer (LatinoReview)
Finally, the douchebags on MTV's Next will have some fresh quotes from a popular movie that they try to pass off as their own. It's been announced that Tropic Thunder and Iron Man 2 scribe Justin Theroux will write and direct a follow-up to Zoolander. In fact, Theroux is heading to Fashion Week in Paris to "immerse himself on what is current in fashion." He's absolutely NOT going for the wild parties, hot women, and mini-croissants stuffed with brie. Just in case you heard that was the real reason.Jonah Hill is in talks to play the villian and Owen Wilson will hopefully reprise his role as Hansel, though he has yet to commit. But Luke Wilson wanted me to mention that he's available, and will work for mini-croissants stuffed with anything. (Deadline Hollywood)
Conan O'Brien is so hard up for social interaction that he's joined Twitter like the rest of us losers. Welcome to the club, Coco! As of right now, Conan has 272,791 followers, but by the time you realize Screen Junkies exists and actually read this post he could be inactive (dead). In the bio section of the Twitter verified account it states, "I had a show. Then I had a different show. Now I have a Twitter account." Oh how the mighty have fallen. But no worries, NBC will allow Conan to talk directly to humans again in September, and it seems Fox has an interest in providing him with a stage and broadcasting these interactions. Until then, follow Conan's Twitter here, and read more of his interviews with tiny woodland creatures. On Monday, you can watch Jay Leno on the show he stole back from Conan, that is if you're a sadomasocist. (HitFix)
Dreamworks has hired the voices of Nicolas Cage and Ryan Reynolds for an upcoming caveman comedy. The film was being developed at Aardman Animations with the name Crood Awakenings but is now simply called The Croods. Why change it? Both names conjure the image of diarrhea equally. Hey! Here's the plot: "An old school caveman must lead his family across a volatile prehistoric landscape in search of a new home. The outsized flora and fauna are challenge enough, but the real complication arises when the family is joined by an alarmingly modern caveman whose search for "tomorrow" is at odds with our hero's reliance on the traditions of yesterday." Cage will play the cave-dad while Reynolds voices the modern caveman who charms Cage's daughter. Sounds like a snake's oil salesman, if you ask me. Then again, snake's oil had a lot of practical uses back in those days, the main one being a lubricant. He had it all figured out, that snake's oil salesman. (Variety)
As April 30th grows closer, New Line is beginning their full-on marketing push for Platinum Dunes re-imagining of A Nightmare on Elm Street. This week has given us an onslaught of promotion. By this point we've seen a teaser, behind-the-scenes footage, stills, and now this second trailer. The first trailer offered bits of Freddy's backstory and a glimpse of Jackie Earle Haley in the makeup. This time around we get a good look at the nightmare sequences themselves, though not that great of a look at Krueger. But from what we do see, I'd say he's a lot more terrifying than his days with the Fat Boys.
Showgirls 2: The Return – Redband Trailer – Watch more Movie TrailersMurder by dumbbell, tainted coke, nipples, and strobe filters. Showgirls 2 resembles the locker room at my local Bally's Fitness. Don't ask me why the janitor rapidly flicks the lights on and off in there. One second you're checking your weight, the next second you're the subject of a massive circle jerk.Someone willingly gave director Marc Vorlander $25 million dollars to film a sequel to the atrocious Showgirls and it appears he spent most of it on the retro 45-second title sequence at the end of the trailer. Wow, Vorlander directed this piece of sh*t?! I knew that guy in high school. He'd always flick the lights on and off in gym…wait a minute. Bally's janitor! These links want a lap dance.The Most Racist Movies Ever (Moviefone)Creepy Batman Burlesque Show (Asylum)25 Sexy Snow Bunnies (HolyTaco)6 Ways to Get Lectured By Internet Commenters (Uproxx)Soccer Goalie Delivers Lethal Drop Kick (TotalProSports)10 Movies Where People's Heads Explode (Unreality)Pudzianowski's Next Opponent is a Fat Guy (CagePotato)Best Video Game Sports Reenactments (Maxim)Hot Alessandra Ambrosia Pics (CelebJihad)7 Best Buddy Cop Movies (Pajiba)Brangelina are Still Collecting Children (Atom) Sexy Spring Break Safety Tips (MadeMan)Danica and Dale Jr. at War (AllLeftTurns)