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NOW CLOSED: Could you and your family live off £85 a week? Take part in the Unum challenge and find out. There are 10 lots of £100 Amazon vouchers to be won.(103 Posts)
Unum, the Income Protection providers, are looking for 50 Mumsnetters and their families to take part in the Unum Challenge. You may remember we recently conducted a survey for Unum with regards to managing your finances. The results to one question revealed that only 28% of Mumsnetters think their family would be able to live off £85 per week - so Unum now want to put this to the test! Last year they ran a project with a blogger and you can read how she got on here and here.
How would you cope if your salary (or your partners salary) was reduced to £85 a week? Why £85 a week? - because this is all that you'd be entitled to if you were unable to work through illness or injury and you were receiving Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). (Of course you may also be entitled to sick pay from your employer or via an income protection scheme).
The aim of the challenge is to show how families cope with living on this amount - the challenges faced and to explore what families see a priority expenditure and what can be dropped. Please note quotes from the challengers may be used on the Unum pages on Mumsnet.
For this challenge Unum are looking for families who have at lease one income earner in the household - and we are looking for those with a range of incomes, a range of family sizes and both those for whom this challenge sounds ok and those who think it's impossible.
If you are selected to take part then Unum say "we would like you and your family to see how you'd cope if one of the wages in your household was reduced to £85 for one week and to tell us about your experiences on a feedback thread. If you live in a household with just one wage, this represents a stiff challenge, but even in households with two wage earners it may well make you think more about what you're spending".
Challengers will need to give diary-style feedback on a thread of what they spent and on what - and how they managed to cut down on spending and what areas where impossible to cut down on. We'd like challengers to behave as normally as possible but to really think about what is being spent and what could be reduced/ removed from the weekly budget. You'd also need to consider other resources you may have access to including savings, benefits, loans and family support.
The challenge will start next Monday 9th July and last a week. Challengers will need to add feedback ideally three times a week across the week along with a final summary of their thoughts and a conclusion as to whether they passed the challenge or not. You don't have to reveal personal spending habits/ income on the thread if you don't want to - and you are welcome to name change.
Please only apply if you are around w/c 9 July to add feedback.
Research conducted by Unum shows 64% of UK private companies only offer their employers SSP if they are off work for longer than four consecutive days. This is the legal minimum they are required to offer by law, entitling employees to only £85.85 a week (in this current tax year), rather than their usual salary.
As a thank you for taking part, as well as hopefully saving some money, Unum can offer £100 of Amazon vouchers to 10 lucky challengers who add feedback as required. You will need to give feedback three times during the week plus a final round up of your thoughts.
So if you'd like to take part in the challenge, please sign up here. It's open to all UK Mumsnetters.
Thanks and good luck!
Oh dear, have they reopened this under another name??? bollocks
Unless they deem your health issue to be one that was pre-existing but undiagnosed, in which case their 'income protection' products wouldn't be paid out to you anyway.
And there's many ways existing insurers use that as a get-out clause already - which I have personal experience of - that they claim symptoms of my epilepsy had been misdiagnosed as depression, and therefore my income protection didn't pay out...
And Unum are even worse, my insurer was one that used to have the Name of a county, but now has changed names...
Thanks to everyone who signed up - I will send you the info over a bit later on today or tomorrow. Owl - I've taken you off the list.
Thanks for all the comments about this challenge - certainly food for thought.
Unum's challenge is designed to get folks thinking about income protection generally - by thinking about expenditure in their family and also about what plans they have in place should the unexpected happen. It's not trying to generate stats or to replicate exactly what it would actually be like - more to capture reactions across a short space of time (to get a snapshot). That said, we at MNHQ, do acknowledge that the challenge could be seen as perhaps insensitive to and by some.
We know money, benefits and the like can be tricky - and touchy - issues on MN and that folks' circumstances vary wildly within our community. However, we also recognise that companies such as Unum can provide a product that may help families in certain circumstances. We know it's not for everybody though and we wouldn't dream of suggesting that it is - something that holds true for all products we run product tests and surveys on or carry ads for.
Best, MNHQ
This company will now be boasting 'As endorsed by MumsNet'. What a shame.
Hi - I had volunteered, but hadn't thought it through.
Or, more to the point, I assumed that it had been thought through by the company organising the exercise. But there are no answers here about mortgage, benefits, or anything else that might be used to "normalise" the research. Therefore, I have to conclude that it's only an advertising exercise. (I don't mind advertising when it's combined with at least some attempt at proper consumer research.)
MN, how would I go about withdrawing my application to take part in this?
MNHQ posted a comment from the survey organiser saying it is for people who may spend a couple of weeks on SSP and how they would survive on that. All it means is you would have £85 for two weeks instead of your usual income (assuming you didn't also get CB and tax credits). So for me that would be a substantial drop in salary - say losing half a month's pay. But it wouldn't put me on the breadline not knowing where my next meal is coming from. All it would mean is I'd economise on food shopping.
When I was made redundant I went through all my bills to see what I could cut back on (checking I was on the cheapest gas/elec tariff etc). I was surprised to discover that I was already on the best deals around and the only thing I did cut back on was food shopping. That was relatively easy as I was home all day so had the time to do lots of cooking from scratch (which is something I struggle to do when I'm working full time and long hours).
It's completely silly though because either you're paying for everything out of £85 and that would only cover my mortgage and gas and electric for a week (turns out my mortgage is less than some people lease cars for) so I wouldn't be able to live on it at all, or it's after bills - which means that no-one is actually living off £85 at all.
So what is the point of it?
How bizzare. I 'lived off' Job Seekers Allowance for 3 months last year. In reality I paid my bills out of my notice period salary and tried to live off £62.50 a week. Had I been renting I would have got HB but the only benefit I did get other than JSA was council tax stopped. I am employed now and easily spend less than £85 a week on food,petrol, activities. Really can't see the point of this survey at all.
Fair or not, there's a 1 in 5 chance of winning a £100 Amazon voucher (assuming they get 50 people to sign up)
If I get the voucher, that's DS's birthday sorted.
Nope, I still don't see how it qualifies as a test at all.
There are no clear parameters, so no way of meaningfully comparing the different feedbacks from those who sign up or drawing any conclusion from them. It's almost as if the whole exercise is just meant to generate bland, meaningless soundbites to add a veneer of authenticity to a marketing campaign that's already been mocked up.
I think CouthyMow and others have raised some very valid points regarding the ethics of this exercise which Umum/MNHQ have spectacularly failed to address.
Even those posters who have indicated their willingness to participate haven't had their questions about bill proportions, CTCs etc answered fully.
I still think this is one of the most stupid and insidious 'tests' that MN has ever promoted.
Hi - we always prefer to post on behalf of a client rather than allowing them free reign on the thread which is why I have posted for Unum. They are reading all the comments.
The feedback from this won't be used to create stats.
thanks if you've applied.
That's my point, grumpla. MN are answering for Unum, rather than Unum themselves responding to those of us who have issues with them.
InMySpareTime - my PCT will only prescribe 6 400g tins a month, anything I need over and above that has to be paid for out of my benefits. And I get no extra money to do so!
If Unum wish to answer comments made on here they should be able to post themselves, just like anybody else.
I don't like the sound of this one little bit and I certainly don't like seeing MNHQ acting as their sock puppet.
CouthyMow can't you get allergen free stuff on prescription? I still get prescription Wysoy for my 10yo DS. It can't hurt to ask, might save you some much-needed money.
I Don't get their school photos. And I wish they were only £9, they charge £15 for the cheapest pack here and you can't get an individual one, the school uses one of those photo companies that 'artfully' arranges the DC, so it costs more than a traditional school photo...
I think it is a 'putting off the evil day" type of research study. If it's just for food and other stuff (and not utilities) then I'm sure most of us could just about do it but without buying stuff that would need to be bought at some point.
Yes, some of the items I've mentioned are, I guess, 'fripperies' in the context of scraping by on £85 but we would consider that these are not luxuries but every day expenses. On top of those things we had DD's class photo to pay for (another £9) and will have DS's one and the sibling one to pay for probably next week.....
DW was talking to one of her school friend mums whose husband isn't working but isn't claiming benefits either and she is part-time nursery nurse - she was saying they've had to manage on £30 per week before now when things have been very tight....it's doable as long as there is a light at the end of a short tunnel!
And if you are talking about £85 after bills, I'd have my hand out - after bills and food, I am in negative numbers, an extra £85 would be brilliant if you're offering.
However, if it's £85 for food, nappies and cleaning stuff for 5 people, two with severe allergies, I'd be screwed, as I can't get my shopping under £160 no matter HOW much I shop around.
You'd be surprised just how much dairy&soy free formula costs...£15 for 400g tin that lasts 2/3 days when you are using it in cooking as well as milk for a 17mo...
And allowing them to personalise their response directly to Glitterknickas, even though she is far from alone on this thread in stating her uncomplimentary opinions of Unum.
Considering I know Glitters' personal circumstances, her DC could EASILY be affected by being refused sick pay from an employer who had a Unum health benefits policy, due to their pre-existing conditions.
And like me, Glitter is not just going on gut feeling, but on well researched information about Unum's policies, and how they REALLY work in America, and how they are aiming for them to work in the UK.
We are NOT people who have major paranoias, or conspiracy theories, but people who have researched how future Welfare changed will affect us and our DC's.
And it is disingenuous of Unum to state that they are not involved with Atos except for providing employee insurance to them - what Glitter and I were talking about is the fact that for the last 10 years or do, Unum representatives have sat on a fair percentage of panels involved in Welfare reform, and have been instrumental in shaping Welfare policies now and in the future.
Unum are NOT an altruistic company, and tbh, I am a bit shocked that MN is promoting them and allowing them to answer back THROUGH MN staff, against people's non-complimentary comments about them.
IMO, Unum are little more than a legalised version of the protection rackets that used to exist whereby a thug would go into a shop and demand protection money. Though if you had already been burgled, you would get more protection from the racketeer than a person with a pre-existing disability would from having an employer who held a Unum health benefits policy...
But AnnMn - even this group insurance provided by the employer WON'T COVER ME OR THOUSANDS LIKE ME WITH PRE-EXISTING DISABILITIES.
So while every other employee in that workplace might be covered, we won't be. And no doubt as 'everyone' who is employed 'will' be covered by employer insurance, the Government will see no need for SSP. Leaving people like me with no income.
You only have to look at America to see this system in action. And it is people like me that will be the direct losers, reliant on a form of public assistance akin to that in America, which is frankly derisible.
gazzalw - what it means in practice, if you can't pay for the 'voluntary'
my arse contribution for the school trip, is that your DC doesn't GO on the school trip that every other child in their year is going on, and they will have to sit with a different year group.
The bag - you ONLY buy black bags, and you see them up until there is nothing left to sew up. And you save for 6 months to have the £30 to buy another one that will last and TAKE being sewn up so much.
Of course it's not fun.
And did you know that the income protection Unum will offer WON'T cover you for a pre-existing condition like my epilepsy?
So they take away my Incapacity Benefit by making ESA impossible to get, then leave people who USED to get IB to drift, and call them "collateral damage".
You think I haven't thought about this already? You think I didn't wake up at 4.30 am and stress about this when we were earning just enough, but nothing extra to pay for payment protection policies?
I can tell you now we couldn't live of £85 per week. The house would be repossessed. I don't need to do some "challenge" to realise this.
I am a grown up, not 13
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It has been sometime since I get a Transformers review and today I am excited to review the latest Voyager class Soundwave from Hasbro from the Console Game, Fall of Cybertron.
I was glad that this Soundwave retain so many G1 design. The packaging look good and the illustration was great.
On one side was the different Minions of Soundwaves while on the other side the Deception Logo.
At the back is the data of Soundwave and him in both vehicle and robot mode.
At the bottom of the packaging, are the minions such as Frenzy, Ratbat, Rumble and Ravagewhich sold separately.
Let's open the toy!
First let me review Laserbeak in theme of red and silver. The outlook do look like a bird as it should be while the creator cleverly use the disc as rounded wings and tail.
This is Laserbeak in disc form. It does come with a spring action which will turn instantly this disc form to a bird form.
The down side is this Laserbeak do not have much legs. So you have to rest him on the hands of Soundwave carefully.
Now the main character, Soundwave retaining almost 80% of G1 look in his Blue and silver color theme.
The area of the cassette player is now much of a cockpit with the Decepticon logo.
Also the head and face with G1 look that fan remember.
Now in the illustration of the box, Soundwave should come with his gun but the toy do not have this as an accessory! It gave me a scared when I came home and open the toy to find out it was not there.
Later I found out that this figure itself do not come with this blaster although the box but both the box and instruction sheet indicate this part!! What a let down Hasbro!I felt short changed.
Anyway the place where the cassettte should be is now a Disc player. Just pop out the chest and you see an area to place the disc.
All you need to do is to make sure the disc fit correctly and carefully push it in. The disc should fit inside nicely if you have done carefully. You can close the cover back as how it should be.
Unlike G1 Soundwave which is a cassette player, this Soundwave is much of a tank vehicle. Something new which I welcome as I always find it quite weird that soundwave of his scale will turned into a stereo player.
So here is the vehicle form in it's full glory.
The vehicle seems to be well-armored and can go for speed. The transformation is quite alright if you follow in the instruction.
The chest and the arms formed the front part of the vehicle while the legs form the backend of the vehicle.
The chest area still remain open for disc insertion and ejection for action.
Here is a size comparison of Soundwave and Shockwave who is a class smaller in scale for the toy.
On the whole, I am glad to have this Soundwave as it is G1 looking and both size and vehicle is a big plus to me.
If you are a Transformers fan, make sure you get this Soundwave!
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Fox anchors praised The Path to 9/11, disregarded reasons for all the "controversy"
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During September 12 reports on ABC's controversial miniseries The Path to 9/11, not one Fox News anchor or correspondent examined the scenes from the film that contain documented falsehoods, explained Fox News Live co-host Bill Hemmer's reference to Democrats' "paranoia" about the film's depiction of former Clinton administration officials, or mentioned the fact that several prominent conservatives have also questioned the film's accuracy.
On September 12, the day after the conclusion to ABC's controversial miniseries The Path to 9/11 aired, Fox News anchors, throughout the morning and afternoon, discussed the "controversy" surrounding the film, with one anchor giving it praise. But at no point, in any of the segments aired on Fox that day, did a Fox News anchor or correspondent examine the scenes from the film that contain documented falsehoods, explain Fox News Live co-host Bill Hemmer's reference to Democrats' "paranoia" about the film's depiction of former Clinton administration officials, or mention the fact that several prominent conservatives have also questioned the film's accuracy. As Media Matters for America has documented, part one of the miniseries contained invented and factually inaccurate scenes that cast the Clinton administration as unwilling to aggressively combat terrorism, while part two also contained scenes that were factually inaccurate -- this time showing President Bush taking aggressive action there is no indication he ever took.
Here is a compilation of each segment Fox News aired about the continued controversy surrounding the film from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. ET on September 12:
- On Fox & Friends First, co-host Brian Kilmeade said the miniseries was "as controversial as anything I could remember," but neither Kilmeade nor Fox News anchor Kiran Chetry made any mention of the controversial scenes. Further, while talking to Rep. Edward R. Royce (R-CA), Chetry called the film a "documentary," and Kilmeade said the film was "extremely well done."
- On Fox & Friends, Kilmeade and co-host Steve Doocy interviewed Washington Times defense and national security correspondent Bill Gertz. When Kilmeade asked Gertz if the film was as "wildly inaccurate as President Clinton said and his cronies believe," Gertz claimed the film "was real" and that former members of the Clinton administration are "protesting much too much." Again, no specific objections to the film were mentioned.
- While teasing a discussion of the film on Fox News Live, Fox News anchor Jane Skinner claimed that "ABC bow[ed] to political pressures, making some cuts." During the discussion with Fox News political analyst and syndicated columnist Robert D. Novak, co-host Bill Hemmer asked: "What explains the paranoia the Democrats brought to the argument, do you believe?" Hemmer later stated that a "Democratic strategist," to whom Hemmer said he had talked about the film, purportedly argued that ABC's final edits were "not sufficient." In response, Novak stated that the film "re-emphasiz[ed] the fact that there were shortcomings in the Clinton administration" and mentioned a book by conservative author and journalist Richard Miniter. Novak said that Miniter had written that "President Clinton and his administration was [sic] at fault in responding to the terrorist and terror." But as Media Matters noted, Miniter criticized parts of the film as "based on an Internet myth" and having "no factual basis."
- On Fox News Live, co-host Martha MacCallum asserted that, despite ABC's airing the second and final installment of The Path to 9/11, "the controversy rages on." But Fox News entertainment correspondent Lisa Bernhard's report on the "controversy" falsely suggested that ABC edited all aspects of the film that were criticized:
BERNHARD: Well, the Clintonites protested The Path to 9/11 and ABC blinked by toning down scenes suggesting Clinton's preoccupation with the Lewinsky scandal kept him from going after Osama bin Laden.
Bernhard made no mention of the conclusion by the 9-11 Commission that it "found no reason to question" Clinton officials' claims that the administration's response to Al Qaeda's August 7, 1998, dual attacks on U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania was based "solely on national security considerations." While Bernhard added that ABC "omitted a note that the film was based on the 9-11 Commission report" and noted that two inaccurate scenes involving former counterterrorism official Richard Clarke had been edited, she made no mention of other inaccuracies in the film, documented by Media Matters and others. This was the second of two nearly identical reports by Bernhard on September 12.
From the September 12 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends First:
"GEORGE TENET" (CIA director) [video clip]: And our problem is the sheer volume of data. We don't have the software to make sense out of a tiny fraction of this huge array of communications that's coming in. We don't have enough translators, enough photo interpreters, enough site profilers. Kirk, we're overloaded.
KILMEADE: George Tenet, last night, the final part of ABC's controversial docudrama, The Path to 9/11. It aired and it was as controversial as anything I could remember.
CHETRY: In D.C., with reaction, is California Congressman Ed Royce. He chairs the House International Terrorism and Nonproliferation Subcommittee. Congressman, thanks for being with us today.
ROYCE: Good to be with you.
CHETRY: You had a chance to see some, or all, of that documentary. What did you think?
ROYCE: Well, I thought that they especially got the broad point right, which was -- if we did not do anything about Al Qaeda's operations in those terrorist training camps, in Afghanistan, we were going to face trouble. I said, in 1996, in testifying before the Senate, if we do not close down those terrorist training camps in Afghanistan, we could face another World Trade Center-type bombing. We didn't close that down, and as a consequence, we faced the results. Now, since 9-11, we've been reacting to that, but I think the lesson is to be proactive in the future. When you see threats like this coming out of an area where there is no state, and you have terrorists getting control of an arm of the government, you've got to act.
KILMEADE: Here's the thing: I think it was important for people to see because they have to go back to [1993 World Trade Center bomber] Ramzi Yousef. You've got to go back to 1993. You've got to go back to even [Rabbi Meir] Kahane's assassination in New York City [in 1990] to bring us up to where we are today. And people could get a quick look.
It was extremely well done. The players were there. Some people didn't look good, but you know what? A lot of people made mistakes leading up to this. Now, from here on in, Congressman, do you think that we've got it right, now in? That we're doing everything we possibly can?
From the September 12 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends:
[begin video]
"KIRK" (lead CIA officer): How much more do you need? He said aviation, he said hijackings, he said inside the United States. That should be enough for you to at least warn the airlines.
"PAUL KESSLER" (identified as chief of operations at the CIA): And start a panic? No. Give me specifics, OK?
[end video]
DOOCY: OK, that supposedly happened pre-9-11. That was a clip from part two of the ABC controversial miniseries called The Path to 9/11, which aired last night on ABC.
KILMEADE: Bill Gertz is the national security reporter for The Washington Times and author of Breakdown: How America's Intelligence Failures Led to 9/11 [sic]. He joins us right now from D.C. with the reaction to the film. Bill, was that film wildly inaccurate as President Clinton said and his cronies believe?
GERTZ: No, and I think they're protesting much too much. I think it really captured the spirit of the period before the September 11th attacks. Let's face it: It was not government's finest hour. As far as the Clinton administration goes, you know, I covered that closely as a newspaper reporter, you know. You couldn't make up the stuff they did if you were writing a novel.
Let's just take a few: Don't recruit any spies who have human rights violations in their backgrounds. That means your're not gonna get near terrorists. You know, don't shoot any bad guys unless they get in the line of fire. That makes it hard for the military to go after them. And then don't violate international law. I think those were kind of the three problems in dealing with the problem of Islamic extremism.
DOOCY: Well, a couple members of the former Clinton administration, Bill, said you just can't have what looks like a documentary if it's not real.
GERTZ: Well, I think it was real. Like I say, I think it captured the tone or the spirit of the problems and the fact of the matter is, the Clinton administration was around for years, and the Bush administration, which had some of its problems as well, you know, they didn't back the right Afghans, they were only in power for a few months before the 9-11 attacks. So, obviously it's going to focus more on what happened during the Clinton period.
KILMEADE: And also on top of that, there was too many people that had to say yes. If you have a guy in the line of fire, and he's a terrorist and you want to get him -- they almost missed Ramzi Yousef because four people had to say yes -- from George Tenet to the president to director of the FBI -- before they could get a go sign.
GERTZ: Yeah. One of the important things, I think of the docudrama was that it showed the nature of the bad guys and they definitely are the bad guys. They're the ones that are the enemy, and I think that it really helped to help the American people understand what kind of enemy we're up against.
DOOCY: That's right. And also Bill, it also shows you how far we've come because a lot of changes have been made.
GERTZ: Yeah, they've made a lot of improvements. You know, I think the docudrama was fairly FBI-focused, and of course, they tended to gloss over a lot of the FBI failures, you know, the Phoenix memo, the [Zacarias] Moussaoui case. Those were two huge, big problems, which actually could have led to unraveling the 9-11 plot in advance if they had been handled better.
KILMEADE: They showed us the rest, but they showed it delayed. Bill Gertz, we look forward to your new book coming out next week, and we like your old one, too, How America's Intelligence Failures Led to 9/11 [sic]. Perfect guest right now, Bill, thanks.
GERTZ: Thank you.
From the September 12, 11 a.m. edition of Fox News' Fox News Live:
SKINNER: And ABC bows to political pressure, making some cuts in its TV movie on 9-11, but, oh, the controversy is not over. Details and a live report later this hour.
[begin video]
"GEN. AHMED SHAH MASSOUD" (Northern Alliance leader): Bin Laden is calling his people back to Afghanistan -- ordering them back to return in early September. They're moving their training bases deeper into the mountains, shoring up defenses.
"KIRK": For what purposes, General? Can you tell me why?
"MASSOUD": They intend to execute an operation inside America. It involves aviation, hijackers.
[end video]
HEMMER: One of the many scenes there. For the last two nights, ABC, taking a ton of political heat over that two-part series, and some of the scenes, treated with last-minute editing of the docudrama, The Path to 9/11. The controversy, though, not over yet. Bob Novak, Fox News contributor, syndicated columnist. Welcome, Bob, good to see you. Good morning to you.
NOVAK: Good morning, Bill.
HEMMER: You wrote about this, two days ago. What explains the paranoia the Democrats brought to this argument, do you believe?
NOVAK: There's a political calculation, Bill. This has been a time of enormous expectations by the Democrats thinking they're finally going to regain control of Congress. All the issues seem to be going against the Republicans and in the Democrats' favor, and the one trump card that the Republicans can play is the war on terror -- where the people are really evenly divided and there's still a feeling among Republicans they can convince people they're safer, and with President Bush's policies, they'll be better off.
So, suddenly, in the midst of this, where the terror issue is perhaps the pivotal issue in this campaign, a major network comes out with a docudrama, which reflects very badly on the Democrats and on President Clinton and on their image that President Clinton really did a terrific job on the war on terror in -- compared to George W. Bush.
HEMMER: I was thinking about [White House press secretary] Tony Snow taking some questions about this at the end of last week, and he said, "Look, if it's not factual, if it didn't happen, don't give viewers the impression that it did take place in that manner." Bear in mind, this is all a docudrama. I'm curious, in hindsight, did Democrats draw more attention to it than they should have or than they wanted to?
NOVAK: Absolutely. People wanted to say, "Hey I want to see this." And when they tuned in, they found it was a very interesting, indeed a compelling program. Docudramas are a funny thing, as you well know, Bill. And it's OK when you have a docudrama on Queen Elizabeth -- we seem to have a new one every couple of years on Queen Elizabeth I -- because it's happened so long ago that you can play with the facts. When it's much closer, like the Kennedy assassination or Nixon's presidency, docudramas become very controversial.
From what I know, I would think that this ABC docudrama is much closer to the facts, however, than some of the past things we've had on the Kennedy assassination and the Nixon presidency.
HEMMER: You know, Bob, a bit earlier we ran a clip there of Thomas Kean, the head of the 9-11 Commission -- or co-chair, I should say -- saying he did not see any of this controversy coming when he viewed the film initially, based on the 9-11 Commission report. On my way to work this morning, I ran into a Democratic strategist who was on his way to another network to go ahead and continue the Democratic argument. He thinks the changes were not sufficient. He also thinks, in the end, it made Bill Clinton, Sandy Berger, Madeleine Albright, all look bad on this program. I did not see the particular changes they made. I saw a little bit on Sunday night, a little bit Monday night. In his view, anyway, they weren't sufficient.
NOVAK: Well, you know, Rich Miniter, a very able journalist, investigative journalist, wrote a book a couple of weeks ago, which did say President Clinton and his administration was [sic] at fault in responding to the terrorist and terror. And they're extremely sensitive on this point.
Now, I think you made the point a moment earlier that this was really a dumb political strategy to highlight it. If they had just shrugged it off, I don't think people would be talking about it and re-emphasizing the fact that there were shortcomings in the Clinton administration. It wasn't all George W. Bush's fault in the eight months he was in office before 9-11.
HEMMER: Interesting stuff, thank you, Bob. Robert Novak, from Washington.
NOVAK: Thank you, Bill.
From the September 12, 2 p.m. edition of Fox News Live:
MacCALLUM: Well, ABC, airing the final part of its edited docudrama, The Path to 9/11, last night. But that controversy rages on, Fox's entertainment correspondent Lisa Bernhard joins us live with the latest on that story from our New York City newsroom. Hi, Lisa.
BERNHARD: Hi, Martha. Well, the Clintonites protested The Path to 9/11 and ABC blinked by toning down scenes suggesting Clinton's preoccupation with the Lewinsky scandal kept him from going after Osama bin Laden. Now, in the original version, terrorism expert Richard Clarke and FBI agent John O'Neill discuss Clinton's reluctance, of course, both played by actors, discuss Clinton's reluctance to order bin Laden killed. Clarke says, quote: "The Republicans are going all out for impeachment. I just don't see in that climate the president's going to take chances." But here's how the line was condensed Sunday night with Clark seated to the left.
[begin video]
"CLARKE": The president has assured me the scandal won't affect his decision-making.
"O'NEILL": So, it's OK if somebody kills bin Laden, as long as he didn't give the order. That's pathetic.
[end video]
BERNHARD: And Martha, another line where Clarke says of Clinton, quote: "This Lewinsky thing is a noose around his neck," was cut entirely. ABC also omitted a note that the film was based on the 9-11 Commission report, adding a disclaimer the material was drawn from a variety of sources. The debate continues today about the film's accuracy -- a report saying FBI agent Thomas Nicoletti quit as a consultant on the film because he felt that some scenes were fiction. He was an FBI agent. But former New Jersey Governor Tom Kean, chairman of the 9-11 committee [sic] and also a consultant on the film, defends the docudrama.
KEAN [video clip]: I have been confounded by this whole controversy because I didn't see it coming. My experience is that the people who were doing it for ABC were serious people who wanted to do the best job possible.
BERNHARD: Now, Martha, Sunday's part one drew 13 million viewers, a distant second to NBC's NFL game but last night's conclusion won its time slot. Martha.
MacCALLUM: Lisa, it will be interesting to see, you know, if there will be any other ramifications, and also, you couldn't help watching it. I thought it was very well done, but you couldn't help but notice both nights that it ended at a strange time.
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Student Success Stories
Career colleges and schools enroll nearly 4 million students in the United States, here are just a few of their success stories.
What Students and High School's are Saying About the Imagine America Foundation
By receiving the First Imagine American Scholarship it helped me because I could focus on school and not worry about the money that wasn't covered by loans and grants. I am thankful for Imagine America Foundation for having this scholarship and giving me the chance to stay on track.Click Here to read more.
I received the imagine America scholarship last year and it was a tremendous help. Every bit of scholarship money that I can get helps so much especially since I will be paying for school by myself with no help from my parents. Click Here to read more.
I have to thank Imagine America for the dedicated help giving to everyone. Personally, Imagine America helped me with the first scholarship, it was like the starting spark for me, as you all may know it's hard for a married adult to go back to school financially, especially when he/she has a family to take care of. Click Here to read more.
I have no help with my schooling, which is something that I am used to. Growing up with just my mom and other siblings I felt like I had to take on a lot of responsibility. Getting this scholarship helped me feel good about myself and that I am on the right path in life. Click Here to read more.
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This scholarship has helped my parents and I pay for my school. It has been extremely helpful since I am not eligible to receive federal funding from the government or a Pell Grant. It has also given me more ambition to prove to my town and the people who gave me scholarships that I can graduate from college and make them proud.
Edward Roldan
2012 ASEP Recipient and 2013 Adult Excellence Award Recipient
Receiving the Imagine America ASEP Award was just the motivation I needed. Since receiving the ASEP award I have a perfect attendance, 4.0 GPA, and I am involved in multiple extra-curricular activities in the school. Education is an expensive trail to embark on but I know with hard work, determination, focus, and help from Imagine America all things are possible. I am proud to be a recipient of the Imagine America ASEP Award and will always be an ambassador for them; they have and continue to help me with my education.
Michelle Sorbello
2012 ASEP Recipient and 2013 Adult Excellence Award Recipient
When I received the Imagine America $1,000 award it showed me that there are people out there who truly believe in others succeeding. I come from a 1-income household and receiving the scholarship meant the world to me. I was able to start my medical program earlier than having to wait until I saved up more money to pay for the program.
Dear Mr. Martin,
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you and the Imagine America Foundation for selecting me as a recipient of your most generous gift of $1000 for the Imagine America High School Scholarship. I am truly delighted that you have selected me with this honor and for that I am deeply grateful.
I have always been interested in art and design. I am planning to major in Interior Design at The Illinois Institute of Art – Tinley Park, Illinois. My goal is to become a licensed interior designer and to someday have my own interior design business. The financial support you have bestowed on my behalf will be of immense help to me in paying my educational expenses. Thanks to you and your assistance, I am one more step closer to that goal.
The Imagine America High School Scholarship you have awarded me will help decrease my financial obligation which will allow me to concentrate on the most important aspect of education, learning. I am inspired by your generosity and will work very hard to assist others and give back to the community. As I venture through my studies, professional career and life, I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.
Thank you again for your generosity.
Lauren Granato, 2012 Imagine America High School Recipient
Dear Mr. Martin,
I would like to thank you for awarding me the 2012 Imagine America Scholarship.
My first semester at Universal Technical Institute, Norwood, MA has truly been an experience to remember. I am learning so much more than I could have imagined. The start of the second semester is providing to be just as incredible.
Thank you again for the support.
Cameron Creamer, 2011 IA High School Scholarship Recipient
Dear Ms. Faubert
How are you, its been awhile since I have spoken to you in Las Vegas NV. I was the one of the seven who won the Imagine America Foundation award in 2008. I just wanted to let you know, with the help of the scholarship your organization gave to me. I was able to finished my Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology. My wife and I also have a 19 month old son (David) who I named after my tank commander (SSG D. Julian) who has past away.
I just want to say Thank you again and your organization to help achieve my goals. But more importantly, encouragement that I can succeeded.
Sokmaly Prak, 2008 LDRSHIP Award Recipient
Imagine America Foundation,
It's hard to express emotions in words and even when you're able to find those words they can sound generic and insincere. By receiving the Imagine America Scholarship, my family can take a breath, I can focus on school and my education is secure. Not only is this scholarship an amazing gift towards my education, but it will also benefit my future family.
In America there are many opportunities, but in order to make the most out of your choices education is mandatory. Miami-Jacobs Career College will provide me with the training I need to become a Certified Surgical Technologist which I will use to help people in need. The generous donation towards my education from the Imagine America Scholarship will in turn save many lives. Upon receiving my associates' degree, I hope to become a part of the James Cancer Center team at the Ohio State University.
Saying thank you isn't enough. Trying to express my gratitude is impossible. By writing this letter, I hope to inform you that the blessing you have given to me will be shared with hundreds if not thousands of cancer patients. By giving me this gift for my future, I can use my knowledge to give others a new beginning and family's new hope.
Sydney Washek, 2011 Imagine America High School Recipient
Dear Mr. Martin,
Thank you for your generous contribution that you and your organization has made to my continual pursuit for educational-growth and leadership development. I am a very dedicated and passionate woman with a mission of becoming a successful leader in the classic culinary world as a head chef. My vision is to have my own restaurant in the heart of New York City created around one secret recipe: unforgettable experiences.
I am humble and grateful to have received the 2011 Imagine America Adults Skills Education Program (ASEP) award. Your financial assistance enables me to be a step closer to accomplish my vision.
Thank you Imagine America!
Yulia McLarney, 2011 ASEP Recipient
Mr. Martin:
I wanted to thank you personally and to thank Imagine-America for the scholarship award. I am truly grateful for the amount you have granted me in scholarship funds. I am looking forward to my education at InTellitec College in Grand Junction, CO and am excited about the new career path and opportunities that will be in my future. Imagine-America has helped facilitate that future.
Many thanks,
Patricia Phelps, 2011 ASEP Recipient
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for being awarded the Imagine America Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. To be chosen for this scholarship is a blessing for which I will always be thankful. It is with much appreciation that I write this letter of gratitude.
Nathan Conner, 2011 Imagine America high school recipient
Throughout my youth, I have always looked forward to a career in the field of automotive and diesel technology. I made that dream a reality in the spring of my junior year, by completing all of the required paperwork necessary to attend UTI. Currently I am working full time at Oasis Auto, where I am learning valuable hands on training specializing in Mercedes, Volkswagens, and Porsche-Audi. Because of this opportunity to work at Oasis Auto I am more certain then ever of my career choice. I look forward to starting classes on August 1, 2011.
Without a doubt, this scholarship will play a key role in achieving my educational dreams. I appreciate your confidence in me and willingness to contribute to my future education. Thank you again for your generosity. I look forward to the time that I can help others as you have helped me.
John Geiger, 2011 Imagine America high school recipient
Dear CKSD Supporter,
On behalf of Central Kitsap School District and our Board of Directors, thank you for providing such strong support to the CKSD graduating Class of 2011. Your financial contribution will help scholarship recipients achieve their future educational goals
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Sinus headaches are due to clogged sinuses. When your sinuses inflame, there is swelling of the delicate lining of the sinuses and this will lead to an increase in pressure over the nasal area. This pressure results in headaches which are located over the center of the face and will radiate over the eyes and over all other areas of the face.
This kind of headache is often misunderstood, they may be mistaken for migraine or tension headaches and doctors may prescribe the wrong treatment or medication. It is therefore important to seek medical treatment right away so that you will be provided with the best treatment to alleviate sinus headaches.
Differences of a sinus headache from other kinds of headaches
There are so many similarities of a sinus headache from other types of headaches like tension and migraine headaches but there are also differences too that can help doctors prescribe the right treatment.
- Sinus headaches are characterized by pain and pressure over and around the sinuses. Sinuses are found in the forehead, above the nasal area and behind and between the eyes. Aside from pain felt over these areas, there is tenderness when these areas are touched.
- Aside from the pain and pressure over the area, the pain worsens when the person bends over or when the person is lying down.
- Pain and pressure is accompanied by clogging of the nasal area which could be caused by sinus infection. There is also cough, sore throat and overall feeling of fatigue or being feverish.
Usually, when sinus infections are treated, headaches will also resolve. And to speed up the treatment of sinus infections, the person is advised to do the following:
- Use steam inhalation to reduce swelling and clogging of the sinuses; not only will you be able to reduce congestion but you will also help loosen mucus that is often the result of headaches, cough and infection. Steam inhalation may also contain medicines or preparations to help you breathe easier.
- Take a warm shower or bath. The warm and moist air similar to using a steam inhalation will also help reduce congestion and headaches. You may take warm baths as often as you can or just before you sleep so that you will breathe easier when you sleep.
- Pain relievers are also available over-the –counter which will help reduce headaches. OTC pain killers like ibuprofen, acetaminophen and naproxen sodium will help manage headaches.
- Your doctor will surely prescribe decongestants to help reduce swelling and congestion of the nasal passages. Be sure to follow your doctor's prescription and to drink plenty of fluids as you take decongestants.
If you suffer from allergies, you will be evaluated by an allergy specialist and recommend the ideal medication to manage your allergies. Various allergy medications are available but the best way to reduce allergies which can lead to headaches is to remove dust and allergens in the home, keep pets away and to invest in a durable air purifier.
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Saltwater Fishing
Recreational Fishing
The marine waters of New York host varied and exciting fishing opportunities for recreational anglers. Long Island is ideally situated so that both southern and northern fish species frequent our waters. You can fish for Atlantic cod, winter flounder and mackerel in the spring, or try your luck for bluefish, summer flounder and Spanish mackerel when school is out.
For information pertaining to Shellfishing in New York, please visit our Shellfishing page.
Anglers casting off the shores of Montauk, NY.
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Register Before Going Fishing
Make sure to enroll in the annual no-fee recreational marine fishing registry before going fishing in the marine and coastal district waters or when fishing in the Hudson River and its tributaries for "migratory fish of the sea" (e.g. striped bass).
Check Fishing Limits and Seasons
Before setting out on your fishing trip, check the fishing seasons and catch limits for marine fish, lobsters, and crabs.
Find a Boat Launch or Fishing Access Site
Locate the parks, agencies, and municipalities that manage facilities with access to the water. Rules and fees that apply to facilities differ widely, so make sure you check with the appropriate authority before you travel. Also, check the Artificial Reefs webpage to identify where New York's artificial fishing and diving reefs are located.
Report Your Catch Online
New York State recreational anglers can now report their catch in a voluntary online angler logbook, called eLogbook. Anglers can document their fishing activities, compile their fishing data and plan more effective fishing trips. If you wish to use this online logbook, please register and log on online at the ACCSP web site. Check our ACCSP and Electronic Reporting web page for more information.
View Angling Records
Check the marine angling records list to see the variety of local fish species and sizes that they can attain. In any given year, one or more of these records can be broken. Perhaps by you!
Download DEC's free app for species and regulation information, locate a fishing
spot near you using advanced GPS mapping features
A commercial trawl vessel (left) and a commercial
fisherman offloading catch of loligo squid (right), a
popular commercial catch.
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Commercial Fishing
Visit our Commercial Fishing page to find commercial trip limits, quota allocation plans, and more! Also, check out the list of DEC's marine permits and licenses and the contact information for applying.
Marine Electronic Mailing List
DEC would like to ensure that fishermen take advantage of the abundant fishing opportunities available in New York waters, but also have current fishing information available to them. You can now subscribe to an electronic mailing list and receive information from the DEC Bureau of Marine Resources concerning new fishing regulations, upcoming fishery meetings and other current events concerning the local fishing industries. Upon subscribing to the mailing list, you will be able to receive fishing information quickly, sent directly to your e-mail address.
How to Subscribe
To subscribe to the NYS commercial fishing mailing list (commercial saltwater fishing information), first subscribe to GovDelivery by entering your email and submitting the requested information on the "New Subscriber" page.
On the "Quick Subscription" page, you will see all the topics that you can receive email updates on from DEC. Check the box next to "Saltwater Fishing (Commercial)" under the "Outdoor Recreational and Commercial Activities" category. Recreational anglers should check the box next to "Saltwater Fishing and Boating" for current information on recreational fishing. You will receive an email confirming your subscription choices.
More about Saltwater Fishing:
- Marine Permits and Licenses - List of all marine permits, their fees and requirements.
- Vessel Trip Reports - Information on the completion and submission of VTRs
- ACCSP and Electronic Reporting - Where does fishing vessel trip report data go?
- Marine Fisheries Issues - Current issues in New York State marine fisheries management and upcoming meetings
- Commercial Fishing - DEC Announcement of the Annual Commercial Fishery Quota Distributions
- Saltwater Fishing Regulations - Recreational - Learn your size limits and bag limits before you go fishing!
- Citizen Involvement in Marine Fisheries - Become a citizen scientist and volunteer with NYSDEC to help conserve and manage marine species.
- Public Access to New York's Marine Waters - Who to contact to find boat ramps, fishing piers or the beach
- Artificial Reefs - Artificial reefs provide fishing opportunities for the NY angler.
- I FISH NY Saltwater Fishing Guide for New York City Area - Go fishing in New York City!
- New York State Marine Fishing Records - New York State marine fish records - the biggest fish!
- NYS Striped Bass License Plate - Support NY's Marine and Coastal District!


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Great for bridges...a little tougher for small rooms and getting around corners...OMO
Nice weapon though...
This is a discussion on The M-1 Carbine as a Home Defense weapon. within the Defensive Rifles & Shotgun Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; I just got my 'new' CMP service grade carbine. I actually have 3 others. I was reminded how on 9/11 it was a carbine I ...
I just got my 'new' CMP service grade carbine. I actually have 3 others. I was reminded how on 9/11 it was a carbine I picked up and put in my truck as I joined two fellow Vets in assisting theo local Sheriff's dept in checking out bridges along I-10. I had 4 30 round mags loaded with soft point ammo which makes this little rifle very deadly.
I think this is a combo tha those in states that look down on EBR's could carry as a very effective option.
Great for bridges...a little tougher for small rooms and getting around corners...OMO
Nice weapon though...
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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NRA Life Member
Yes, the M1 Carbine for me. I think it's a top choice for household defense. It's easier to use in hallways and stairwells than most any other choice. To me it handles better than an AR 15 or short-barreled shotgun. Loaded with soft point ammunition, it'd be hard hitting at short range. The M1 Carbine is my "go to" long arm for home defense purposes along with a Winchester Model 1907 .351. I'll only use a handgun if I can't get to a rifle first.
Great weapon. I wish I had one.
My name is Frogman46 and I'm tougher than you.
The little carbine is our only long gun that spends the night out of the safe.
It is reliable and my wife actually likes to shoot it!!!!!
A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more peace and content in life than simply being a good husband and father.
Very nice!
They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security Benjamin Franklin
I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you?
NRA Member
I have wanted one on and off for a while...almost bought one when they released a bunch last year to various stores...but never could find any that I thought was in good shape....
need to keep looking.
--people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.--
NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines
Very nice. I want one too.
Glock 27
CMP is going to release another batch on July 7th.
I zeroed this little baby yesterday at the thousand inch range at Ft. Huachuca. I put 10 rounds of Remington Soft Point in less than an inch. That's better than I did with a carbine on the same range in 63 when I got back from Berlin.
Not a thing wrong with the M1 carbine for an HD weapon. I wouldn't hesitate to grab mine in a pinch. As you've experienced, they're accurate, reliable and very handy. And really, in my opinion, quite an elegant-looking weapon. This also gives me the excuse to post a picture of mine, made by Rock-Ola:
"We're paratroopers. We're supposed to be surrounded!" Dick Winters
I think its an excellent choice for a HD weapon. Love to shoot the M1 carbine
Obviously likes to be with it's big brother too...
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Nice carbine and M1 cphilip! This is the kind of stuff I like to look at on forums. As I understand it the Quality HMC is one of the less common M1 Carbines. What about the stock on the Garand? It almost looks like some sort of high-grade walnut.
Here's my same ol' M1 Carbine, a 10-43 Underwood.
It is one of the lower number ones but not the lowest numbers by far. I think it ranks above about two or three others in numbers.
That stock is walnut just sort of burly and dingy and stained from years of wear. The Gun was likely a Danish return as far as I can tell but its only clue is the Danish anchor on the rear sight cover. It also had a Danish type of "European Birch" main stock when I got it but still had its original Walnut upper and front hand guards. I simply bought about three different old original stocks before I found one that perfectly matched the rest. It appears an Arsenal restock type that just happens to have some burl in it. It took me a while to find that match. The gun remarkably has almost all matching print number parts, or at least close era to right except that Sight cover and in addition it has had a very nice Marlin Barrel put on at some point in time that gauges out at about a 1 ME and 1 OE or less. It dates to 1943.
The Carbine dates to 1944. It is a mix master of parts. IBM, Rockola and some others...
This picture is a bit better idea of the Garand stock and how it matches the original Hand Guards. You can see its not a "custom stock" just very period worn. However matches well the same wear on the Hand Guards.
And another just for fun!


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(10/22/2012) Mayor John DeStefano Jr. has appointed early childhood advocate Dr. Myra Jones-Taylor to the New Haven Board of Education. Dr. Jones-Taylor will be sworn in by Mayor DeStefano at the Board of Education meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 22 at 54 Meadow Street.
�Dr. Jones-Taylor brings to the Board of Education an expertise in early childhood development and education that will benefit all young children in New Haven. As we seek to close the achievement gap, cut the drop out rate in half and assure that all children have the resources and preparation to graduate from college, early childhood education is critical. I look forward to working with Dr. Jones-Taylor and am confident she will be a positive addition to the Board of Education,� said Mayor John DeStefano Jr.
Members of the New Haven Board of Education serve four-year terms and are appointed by the Mayor. Information on the existing board members can be found at www.nhps.net/boe.
"Dr. Jones-Taylor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in early education to the board," said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Reginald Mayo. "One of our most important tasks as educators is to prepare our youngest children for success in school. As we continue our mission of School Change, Dr. Jones-Taylor will be a valuable asset, especially as we seek to strengthen preschool opportunities for our children."
Myra Jones-Taylor is the Director of the Office of Early Childhood Planning for Connecticut, appointed by Governor Dannel Malloy in May of 2012 to create a state-wide plan for a coordinated birth-to-eight early care and education system. Dr. Jones-Taylor also serves on the Governor�s P-20 Council, which supports collaboration among early childhood, K-12, higher education and workforce training sectors. Prior to this new role, she was an assistant professor-faculty fellow at the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. She is a cultural anthropologist with expertise in early care and education policy. Her research focused on the effects of early care and education reform on child care providers in low-income urban communities and the children and families who are intended to benefit from those reforms. Her forthcoming book, Blank Slates: Urban Child Care Policy in the Age of Reform, looks at the ways in which child care providers in New Haven, Connecticut responded to changes in child care policy at the turn of the twenty-first century.
Dr. Jones-Taylor received her doctorate in American studies and anthropology from Yale University. She also holds two master�s degrees from Yale University, one in African American studies and the other in American studies. She is an Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy Fellow and a recipient of the Ford Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship. She is also a former New Haven Early Childhood Council member and former Honorary Faculty Research Fellow at the Humanities Initiative at New York University. She is a board member and former Board Secretary of All Our Kin, a New Haven-based organization committed to educating and empowering parents and teachers, and improving access to high-quality early care and education.
"Joining the New Haven Board of Education is an incredible opportunity to bring focus and attention to the needs of New Haven's youngest children and their families. I am eager to work with my fellow Board members to shape a more comprehensive, place-based approach to the care and education of all children, especially the infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, who call New Haven home,� said Dr. Jones-Taylor.
The New Haven Public Schools hosts the largest pre-k program in the state, offering free high quality early childhood education and services to students as young as six weeks old. New Haven first began offering early childhood programs in 1997. Since then, the percentage of New Haven students entering kindergarten with pre-K experience has increased from approximately 63 percent to 74 percent, the highest percentage of any urban district in Connecticut. All new elementary schools now offer pre-kindergarten programs.
The New Haven Public Schools is in the third year of its nationally-recognized School Change Initiative. New Haven School Change seeks to close the achievement gap between New Haven students and the statewide average, cut the dropout rate in half and ensure that every student has the academic ability and the financial resources to succeed in college.
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World dispatch + Religion
They could tolerate his folk singing and his exorcisms, but Emmanuel Milingo's advocacy of clerical marriage was too much for the Vatican to bear, writes John Hooper.
An attempt by parents to get Sikh ceremonial weapons banned from Canada's schools has failed, writes Anne McIlroy.
As scholars question the place of nudity in marriage, Islamic clerics are hotly debating exactly what sexual practices are acceptable, writes Brian Whitaker.
Dan Glaister reports from the new front line in creationists' battle to usurp evolutionists in US schools.
For Muslim leaders to admit Islam is in crisis is a bold move, to act on it would be revolutionary, writes Brian Whitaker.
The relative ease with which France deports Islamist clerics accused of inciting hatred or violence is raising alarm in the Muslim community, writes Jon Henley.
As the Pope recovers in hospital following his latest health scare, Sophie Arie finds that it's business as usual at the Vatican.
Rumours the Pope is to appoint more new cardinals have fed renewed speculation about his eventual successor, writes Sophie Arie.
The Malaysian government wants references to Christ to be removed from carols when it hosts an open house reception this weekend. John Aglionby explains.
South-east Asia's Muslim countries are being hailed as models of Islamic democracy, but John Aglionby finds that for some, such talk is dangerous.
Europeans are being urged to ensure that the anti-semitism of the Nazi era never happens again. But exaggerating the problem won't help solve it, writes Ian Black.
Perhaps the only way to assess the Pope's achievements is to judge them by the aims he set for himself, writes John Hooper.
The Pope's increasing frailty has led to questions about the tradition which sees the head of the Catholic church remain in charge until death, writes John Hooper.
Islam at the electronic frontierBrian WhitakerInternet porn is popular in Muslim countries but so are online fatwas and 'e-jihad', writes Brian Whitaker.
The Vatican's anti-war stance is well known, yet the Italian government is still one of Europe's most important hawks, writes Sophie Arie.
The US government's recent drive to demonstrate American respect for Islam does not go far enough, writes John Aglionby.
September 12: Indonesia faces an Aids catastrophe as a campaign to educate sex workers and their clients is blocked in the name of Islam, writes John Aglionby.
An investigation into what appeared to be an attack on Jewish tombs at Rome's Verano cemetery has unearthed a host of administrative abuses, writes Philip Willan.
August 21: The Pontiff chose to avoid the important question of EU expansion on a visit to his homeland, writes Kate Connolly.
Both Muslims and the media should address their attitudes towards each other, which are often based on inaccurate stereotypes, says Brian Whitaker.
Rory Carroll explains why the Pope is visiting Azerbaijan, a country with only two priests and 120 of the world's 1 billion Catholics.
Violence in the Middle East is provoking a rise in anti-semitism across Europe, reports Ian Black.
The Vatican has has ordered a German bishop to end his support for a scheme that allows abortions, writes John Hooper.
The Pope's apology to Australia's Aboriginal population has put pressure on the prime minister to follow suit, writes Patrick Barkham.
Berlusconi's infamous comments on Islam have been trumped by a newspaper article that has sparked a storm of controversy in Italy, says Philip Willan
Of all the balancing acts confronting world leaders in the wake of the terrorist crisis few are as delicate as the Pope's, writes Rory Carroll.
The Pope's decision to welcome a faith-healing archbishop back to the fold will be disconcerting for many Catholics, writes Philip Willan
Sixty years after the massacre of a Polish town's Jewish population, the country is finally confronting uncomfortable truths about its past, writes Kate Connolly.
The Vatican has got itself into a nasty political quagmire, reports Rory Carroll, and all because of a Christmas present


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Yikes, this summer is flying by and I feel like it is leaving me behind a bit. I have to admit, it has been a really hard transition coming back from vacation. Only two weeks away should not have thrown me for quite so big a loop. And yet it has.
Running, oh my old friend running. I admit, I have been slacking here. I already wake up at 5:30 to go to work so it is hard getting up even earlier to hit the pavement! Wahh wahh wahh. Quit whining right? I am sick of my own whining so I am making a change. I am announcing it here because let's face it, shame and accountability work wonders on me. Now I will feel obliged to get my butt out of bed earlier because I will feel like someone is aware that I should be- even if no one really is.
And the funny thing is, I miss it. I NEED to get out there. But seriously, 4:30 is UNGODLY.
One thing that would help would be to move closer to work- and we are working on it. We spent all weekend renovating our half bath- which mind you was new 5 years ago. Who does that?! Oh ya, Team North. So far, we think that it is actually looking pretty great. Here is a preview.
I stupidly forgot to take a full before picture so I need to search our archives and find one. Picture it instead- same sink and counter combo, but with a 4 inch granite lip/backsplash thing. The paint was a peanut butter color and we had a silver framed mirror.
Anyways, enough of the DIY. Sadly, with all the DIY, I had NO TIME TO COOK this weekend. Well, I did make a caprese salad on Saturday. There is always time for tomato and basil in the summer.
Despite my lack of kitchen time, I do have a fun and yummy recipe to share. I made this one LAST weekend but since I am so on the ball lately (read the sarcasm?), I am only getting around to posting it now. It is SUPER fast and easy to make- I swear. Enjoy!
What's Inside: Cumin and Lime Tilapia Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw and Adobo Dressing
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 taco • Calories Per Serving:110****
**** calories were calculated without corn tortillas as they vary by brand. The corn tortillas I used were 50 cals a tortilla.****
Red Cabbage Slaw
- 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped finely
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, diced finely, seeded and drained
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Chill while preparing fish.
Adobo Yogurt Dressing
- 1/3 cup plain Chobani yogurt
- 1-2 chipotle chili in adobo sauce with a tsp of sauce**
**I use the canned chipotles in adobo sauce for this recipe. I do not used canned items like this often, but I find it works well for this. However, if you prefer, you can certainly sub in a roasted jalapeno pepper, mashed or diced.
This one couldn't be easier- combine the yogurt and chipotle and mix, mix, mix.
Cumin and Lime Tilapia
- 3/4 lb fresh Tilapia
- 1 lime, squeezed or 1/4 cup lime juice from a bottle
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp coriander
- salt and pepper
- 6 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 whole avocado, sliced
In a large bowl, coat tilapia with lime juice and oil. Toss with cilantro, garlic and spices. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes covered in the fridge.
Once marinated, grill for about 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through. Make sure you spray your grill with oil or a grill spray to avoid sticking. If you prefer, you could grill it in a foil wrap.
Slice tilapia into small pieces and serve in a warm corn tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup of the cabbage slaw, 1 tbsp of the adobo yogurt and a couple slices of avocado.


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Booker prize 2007
Cairo's greatest literary secretMaya Jaggi
At 73, the novelist Bahaa Taher has weathered political purges and a lengthy exile from his native Egypt to carry off the Booker prize for Arabic fiction. The recognition is long overdue, says Maya Jaggi
Leader: All sorts of people are qualified to judge books these days. Former cabinet minister Michael Portillo was yesterday named as the next chair of the Man Booker panel, while pop star Lily Allen will help judge the Orange
The World of Books: It's high time to say thank you and good night to the Man Group and to Booker's ancien regime.
The final gatheringGiles Foden
Anne Enright was the surprise winner of this year's Man Booker prize. In her first post-victory interview, she tells Stuart Jeffries about her breakdown, the Irish meaning of family, and why her novel is not as bleak as everyone says
· Irish author beats off bestseller McEwan
· Judges praise 'unflinching' tale of a family in crisis
Outsider beats favourites to scoop prize for tale of dysfunctional family life set in Ireland
'I stared as one - and then the other - of the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center collapsed. And then I smiled.'
My father used to sit in the kitchen watching telly until eleven o'clock, with the newspaper adrift in his lap.
It's long since been knocked out of contention, but this ambitious novel about the romantic appeal of Adolf Hitler remains a cracking read.
The Booker favourite reflects on his slow-burn success, his debt to Dickens and the pitfalls of being an author from the other side of the world.
A scorching account of the Bhopal disaster's harrowing legacy doesn't sound like a lot of fun. But it is.
The past is much more lively than the present in an otherwise fascinating study of life in Toronto.
Indra Sinha has been campaigning about the poisoned city of Bhopal since 1993. But how did he come to write a Booker-shortlisted novel about it? He tells Stephen Moss about his schizophrenic friend, giving up a cosy career in advertising, and a young man named Animal.
This novel evokes inevitable comparisons with Joseph Conrad. But it's also like a Merchant Ivory film with lots of martial arts.
I don't see anything mortally sinful about the presence of bourgeois writers, and books, on the long and shortlists. But once they get as navel-gazing as the creatures in this book, I begin to gag.
The great British books award sometimes defies the cynics and shortlists great novels. Not this time.
First up for scrutiny in my yomp through this year's Booker contenders is a novel of lurid strangeness in the most mundane of settings.


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Christmas at the Fool
John Tesh was a recent guest on the Motley Fool Radio Show and recited this poem on air. Click here to hear a RealAudio recording.
'Twas a Wise Day on Wall Street
by Todd Etter (TMF Knave)
'Twas a Wise day on Wall Street, and all through the land
Not a broker was frowning, their vacations planned;
The orders were filled on the floor without care
In hopes that their clients would remain unaware.
The traders were nestled all smug from their spreads
While visions of ticker signs scrolled in their heads
And fund managers, too, with money to burn
Had just settled down for a long winter's churn.
When down on the floor there arose such a clatter
Trading was halted to see what was the matter
When what to their wondering eyes should appear
But a motley young man clad in colorful gear
With a little belled cap, so festive and cool
They knew in a moment it must be The Fool.
More rapid than Buffett, had grown his acclaim
And his stocks, he shouted and called them by name
"Now LUCENT, now IOMEGA, now ol' AMAZON
On AOL, on STARBUCKS, on mighty EXXON
To the top of the world! May your price never fall!
Now double your way, double your way, double your way all!
He was dressed in tights, from his chest to his shoe
And his clothes were so festive: red, green, and blue
A 3-belled cap he had placed on his head
And he would not stop 'til ignorance was dead
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work
The Wise men laughed and called him a jerk.
But with a magical nod all became clear.
They were losing to the market year after year.
Mutual funds were dying, momentum had slowed
For who would accept a 5 percent load?
The Fool danced with the joy of spry little elves.
"People don't need gurus, they can do it themselves."
He sprang to his feet, and bid farewell,
His message was true, that was easy to tell.
And they heard him exclaim, 'ere he rode out of sight
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Bittersweet Chocolate SconesBittersweet chocolate is the kicker in these tempting gluten-free scones. Dunk them in mugs of steaming coffee and prepare to be wowed.
Peppery Potato OmeletThis rustic omelet is extra fluffy, thanks to the addition of beaten egg whites. Yukon gold potatoes, bell peppers, and parsley add color and flavor for a hearty gluten-free breakfast that's under 200 calories.
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Peanut Butter and Banana PancakesPancakes are no longer off-limits when you use a packaged gluten-free baking mix. Have a tall stack!
Cilantro-Pear Turkey Breakfast SausageMaking your own breakfast sausage is easier than you might think. Pear adds a subtle sweetness to this spiced breakfast side. Serve with eggs and fruit to complete the meal.
Cream of Buckwheat with Skillet PearsIf you're avoiding oatmeal because of possible gluten cross-contamination, enjoy a bowl of warm cream of buckwheat cereal instead. Top this hearty cereal with chopped pears, dried cherries, and toasted almonds for a satisfying morning meal.
Breakfast TortillaThis hearty open-faced omelet, called a tortilla, uses potatoes inside instead of serving them on the side.
Gluten-Free Banana BreadThis gluten-free breakfast bread gets its natural sweetness from extra ripe bananas, dates, and applesauce. Enjoy it plain or slathered with peanut butter for extra protein.
Buckwheat Belgian WafflesTop these waffles with slightly warm maple syrup and fresh fruit. They're so dreamy you could serve them for breakfast or dessert.
Fruit of the Forest MuffinsThese gluten-free muffins highlight mixed fresh berries, but you can omit the berries and use the recipe to incorporate any other gluten-free mix-ins you like.
Spinach, Onion, and Swiss FrittataMix up your morning routine with a delicious frittata; eggs boost protein and veggies become tender and delicious. Get creative with your frittata combos – try spicy jalapeños and cheddar or ham and Swiss.
Sour Cream–Blueberry PancakesAdding sour cream to the gluten-free pancake batter makes the pancakes extra moist and tender. Topping the pancakes with blueberries makes them extra tasty.
Breakfast Quiche BitesThese cute little crustless quiches are ideal for a breakfast on the go. Whip up a batch on Sunday evening, and you have an easy go-to breakfast for busy weekday mornings.
Zucchini-Spice BreadRecipes for this popular tea bread are handed down through the generations. Here's a healthy, gluten-free loaf everyone can enjoy.
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Glazed Golden Raisin Cinnamon RollsA family-friendly breakfast favorite, cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed with a tall glass of milk or freshly brewed coffee. These sweet yeast rolls only rise once since there is no need for gluten development.
Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese QuicheThis quiche has a buttery crust, a fluffy egg center with smoky and salty bacon, and a blend of two cheeses. Need we say more?
Sweet Potato Crepes with Caramelized Peaches and PecansSome crepes are cooked once, and then filled with sweet or savory fillings. In this recipe, the crepes are filled with a sweetened cream cheese mixture, cooked a second time until the cheese warms and the crepes are golden brown on the edges, and then topped with caramelized peaches and toasted pecans.
Potato Coins with Fried EggsInstead of shredding potatoes for hash browns, try this easy method using fingerling potatoes that's equally as good and makes the perfect accompaniment to fried eggs.
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Oatmeal-Cranberry PancakesThese hearty, granola-like pancakes will give you a gluten-free energy boost on even the dreariest mornings.
Bacon, Egg, and Kale Breakfast SaladBased loosely on the flavors of a BLT, this salad is hearty and light at the same time. Don't worry if it feels like you don't have a lot of dressing; the luscious golden yolk makes a creamy sauce in the bowl.
Banana Breakfast SmoothieThis protein-packed smoothie is perfect for breakfast on the go. Adding the yogurt at the very end imparts a creamy texture.
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Cinnamon-Raisin BreadThis versatile gluten-free bread is topnotch. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven one morning and use it to make stellar Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast the next.
Orange, Pumpkin Seed, and Smoked Almond Granola with Greek YogurtThis nutritious breakfast weighs in at less than 300 calories, but has enough bulk to get you through the morning without feeling hungry. Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats when making granola, as some commercial oats have been cross-contaminated by wheat.
Sausage and Polenta Breakfast CasseroleAndouille sausage, two types of cheese, and a splash of hot sauce add flavor and a little kick to this make-ahead breakfast casserole. The recipe serves 8 people, making it perfect for brunch parties or holiday get-togethers.
Vanilla Amaranth with Peach CompoteAmaranth cooks up creamy and tender, making it ideal for a porridge-style breakfast with fruit, vanilla, and warm spices.
Flaxseed Buttermilk PancakesThese pancakes are the perfect disguise for a breakfast with some nutritional heft thanks to the flaxseed meal, which also adds a nutty flavor.
Leek and Smoked Gruyère Mini QuichesIndividual, itty-bitty quiches are great for serving at a family brunch. While they may look cutesy, the complex flavors from the leek and applewood-smoked Gruyère ensure these pocket-sized egg parcels are tough enough for the grown-up's table.
Strawberry-Banana CrepesMake a French classic gluten-free with this ingenious recipe. Fresh fruit and a dollop of vanilla Greek yogurt make for a delicious, not-too-sweet topping.
Creamy, Dreamy Tropical SmoothieWish you were on the beach right now? One sip of our smoothie and you'll be there before you can say "aloha." Coconut milk and Greek yogurt make this smoothie super creamy, and pineapple gives it a sweet tropical kick.
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Almond Coffee Cake MuffinsThese sweet muffins are an ideal dessert or an indulgent breakfast. Whichever you choose, you'll love them for their nutty flavor and sugared topping.
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Vegetable FrittataThis dish is a fast breakfast favorite and each serving clocks in at around 300 calories. Place skillet in oven and bake until frittata center is set, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Cranberry English MuffinsEnglish muffins are a real treat for breakfast. This gluten-free version has all the nooks, crannies, and cranberries of the original.
Blueberry-Yogurt Coffee CakeThe tangy-sweet combination of blueberries and yogurt is incorporated into this scrumptious coffee cake, perfect for the break room at work or a laid-back Sunday brunch.
Moroccan OmeletThis veggie omelet topped with avocado slices is a perfect way to start the day.
Egg Crepes with SausageYou can make delicate, tender crepes using only eggs, milk and cooking spray. Fill these crepes with a savory sausage mixture for a filling breakfast or brunch.
Mushroom and Spinach OmeletA veggie-stuffed omelet makes for one easy, satisfying dinner when paired with a simple side salad. While the cooked spinach mixture sits, it may give off some more liquid; strain this off to keep the omelet from becoming watery.
Soft-Scrambled Eggs with AsparagusA plate of scrambled eggs topped with asparagus is a great way to get your daily greens and also is a great gluten-free and nutritious breakfast.
Gluten-Free Buttermilk-Pecan-Walnut CakeThis light and fluffy cake is a perfect accompaniment to your morning cup of joe.
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Medications to be Avoided
Anticholinergic medications
Anticholinergics decrease acetylcholine activity to balance out the production of dopamine and acetylcholine. They are used to treat incontinence, depression and sleep disorders. Medications with strong anticholinergic effects, such as antihistamines that cause drowsiness, are well known for causing acute cognitive impairment in individuals with dementia and may cause confusion and hallucinations. Furthermore, with the cholinergic deficit in some forms of dementia, they could potentiate this deficit and antagonize any cholinesterase inhibiting medications. Adverse effects may include blurred vision, dry mouth and urinary retention. Single or combination gastrointestinal/urinary antispasmodics products should be avoided.
Several factors that may influence whether a patient develop cognitive impairment when exposed to
anticholinergic drugs:
- the number of AC drugs and the doses of the drugs used,
- baseline cognitive function (determines susceptibility) and
- the patient's response to medications (sensitivity and metabolic processing as determined by their liver and kidney function status).
Carefully evaluate the risk/benefit for these medications and consider alternatives. For example with incontinence, consider the following:
- Functional vs urge incontinence
- Scheduled toileting
- Check post void residuals (especially in males as these medications can cause retention)
- Reducing dose of cholinergic medication
If used, carefully evaluate effectiveness of medication and consider discontinuing if there is no improvement in six weeks.
- Atropine
- Belladonna alkaloids
- Benzotropine mesylate (Cogentin®)
- Dicyclomine (Bentyl®)
- Flavoxate (Urispas®)
- Hyosyamine (Levsinex®)
- Oxybutynin (Ditropan®)
- Scopolamin
- Tolterodine (Detrol®)
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Crime scene photos from the night an unarmed black Florida teen was shot by a volunteer neighborhood watchman have been published by WTSP/WKMG, based in Tampa and in Orlando, as well as other news organizations.
George Zimmerman, 28, has said he shot Trayvon Martin, 17, in self-defense when encountering him at a housing complex in Sanford, Fla., on Feb. 26.
The photos are part of a large collection of images, documents, reports and other descriptions of evidence released to the public Thursday evening, as reported by USA TODAY.
Among the images are those of Zimmerman's bloodied head, a can of AriZona Watermelon Fruit Juice Cocktail, the gun that killed Martin, bullet casings and security camera images of Martin at the counter of a convenience store.
According to police, Martin was returning from a convenience store trip to purchase an AriZona soft drink and Skittles when the incident happened.
Meantime, a newly released police report dated March 13 has said that the shooting was "avoidable," USA TODAY has reported.
Doug is an unrepentant news junkie who loves breaking news and has been known to watch C-SPAN even on vacation. He has covered a wide range of domestic and international news stories, from prison riots in Oklahoma to the Moscow coup against Mikhail Gorbachev. Doug previously served as foreign editor at USA TODAY. More about Doug
Michael Winter has been a daily contributor to On Deadline since its debut in January 2006. His journalism career began in the prehistoric Ink Era, and he was an early adapter at the dawn of the Digital Age. His varied experience includes editing at the San Jose Mercury News and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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By Brian Rohan
BINZ, Germany (Reuters) - When the Iron Curtain fell, Edith Behrenstengel and Crista Schlatow leapt at the chance to go traveling across the globe. Now the two pensioners are just as likely to take a holiday in their native Germany.
"We've traveled the world and never would have thought to come here 20 years ago, but it's rather nice and was built up so fast," said Behrenstengel, a former secretary day-tripping in the state of Western Pomerania in the country's east.
Close-to-home holidays dubbed "staycations" by trend-watchers have proliferated in the financial crisis, but now the travel industry is gearing to draw another crowd -- aging populations in countries like Germany whose spending power may outlast the downturn.
You could call them "greycationers": the 50-plus age group mutating under a massive influx of baby-boomers who grew up in the 1960s. After redefining youth culture, they are now making their mark on older age.
Health pursuits and sports, spas, swimming and cycling are all popular, as are vacations organized around cultural events like concerts and museum visits, tour operators say.
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The most recent report by the United Nations Travel Organization in June said domestic and short-haul travel in Europe was holding up better than long-haul so far this year.
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but i guess no one else is broke
but i guess no one else is broke
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the mothership
$35 to park inside and show off your ****, and enough cars/vendors/racing to keep busy most of the day is not really that awful. you could spend that at a go-kart track and only be occupied for an hour or two
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...please go i need to see that in person. AT LEAST GO TO CHILLIs!
definitely the work of a jew...
I'm gonna spend a dickload of money on my car, then whine about 35 dollars to go to a show. Hmm.
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i think they should make it more expensive, so less tools come to the show
They should make it minimum 50$
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i spend more than that at a bar hanging out with my friends. thats a bargain to hang out with my friends for the weekend. just saying... and I dont even have a dub anymore.
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Maybe you should start a petition because it's too expensive to get in.
It is a bit expensive, but I think it's worth it
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hey man
petty sure if you ask mom for the money to get in, and some extra for new parts youll be all good.
good luck. if mom says no, im pretty sure daddy will give in.
if not, wait for pics
Maybe we should chip in to get u in.
i spent over 50 bucks for alcohol alone, seriously dude its 35 bucks stop complaining
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Im just comparing this event to others at the same venue. It a bit expensive. for everyone who thinks i dropped a bunch of money on my car, it pretty cheap when you do it all yourself. what i get from the money i spent on my car far surpasses the $35 parking spot at waterfest. I think it was $20 to show at Dustoff this year and that is totally reasonable. I would rather a million people come and make my town rich over a weekend than people not want to go because its too expensive. Maybe im bitching because i don't have a career outside of my education but moneys tight and this event feels like robbery. I may come for gen admission because i feel like $20 is a great price for an afternoon of good times but idk who would feel comfortable paying $15 more unless they were over-competitive and egotistical.
the mothership
I feel like everyone is missing the point and making this personal calling me Jewish and dependent. Please dont key my car
the mothership
Maybe you can pay your entrance fee with hanukkah gelt.
well if your allready decided to drive to the show its worth it even if in exibition. il admit im cheap but its only once a year! chilis meets still going on.. and if you on budget have a sausage fest in a hotel with some friends n will spend less then 100!! good luck
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Sucks you won't be there though. I love your car. Haven't seen it in person yet and was hoping to see it this weekend. Atleast you should get out to some of the festivities Saturday night
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I'm bitching about paying $20 for Gen admission. I do have to pay for the wife too though. But I can bitch because I'm an unemployed Army Vet that just got out and can't find a job to save my life lol. I will however still be there on Sunday. Its my first "real" show in two years, because Fort Hood sucks. Hopefully there are some sweet cars there