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Your daily dose of WHATEVER….FOR HALLOWEEN!!!
Kerry Washington is Pregnant
"Django Unchained" minx KERRY WASHINGTON is pregnant. This will be the first child for Kerry and San Francisco 49ers cornerback NNAMDI ASOMUGHA. They got married secretly back in June.
That was four months ago, and a source says Kerry is about four months along in her pregnancy. There's no word if she got fetused before or after tying the knot. Kerry is 36 . . . Nnamdi is 32.
Showbiz Photos of the Day: Did Renee Zellweger Have Some Work Done?
Based on some recent photos of RENEE ZELLWEGER, it definitely looks like she had some work done.
Whether it was surgical or she just got a face-full of Botox, we don't know. But it does look like she might have had her eyes done. (Check out some pictures of her now, compared to shots of her at the beginning of the year.)
Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari Are Having Another Kid
KRISTIN CAVALLARI and Chicago Bears quarterback JAY CUTLER are expecting their second child. There's no word on Kristin's due date.
Kristin gave birth to a baby boy just 14 months ago. They named him Camden. Kristin Tweeted, quote, "Thank you for all the love!! We are so excited for Camden to be a big brother!"
Seven Surprising Facts About How Celebrities Are Older Than You Think
A lot of celebrities are older than you think they are. For instance, George Clooney is OLDER than Wilford Brimley was when he did "Cocoon", and Demi Moore is THE SAME AGE Rue McClanahan was when "The Golden Girls" premiered.
At 52, George Clooney is a year older than Wilford Brimley was when "Cocoon" was released.
At 71, Harrison Ford is two years older than Burgess Meredith was when "Rocky" came out.
At 48 Marisa Tomei is the same age Jean Stapleton was when "All in the Family" hit the airwaves.
At 65, Samuel L. Jackson is two years younger than Jack Lemmon was when he did "Grumpy Old Men".
At 59, Denzel Washington is a year younger than Andy Griffith was when "Matlock" premiered.
At 54, Tom Cruise is the same age as Tommy Lee Jones when he did "Men In Black".
At 51, Demi Moore is the same age as Rue McClanahan when "The Golden Girls" debuted.
Watch Guy Fieri Throw Down With His Hairdresser
Celebrity chef GUY FIERI got into a wicked fight with his HAIRDRESSER after they landed at the airport in San Francisco. Guy was inside an SUV and the hairdresser was on the outside.
He was throwing punches at Guy through the open door . . . swearing and CRYING the whole time. Guy was throwing kicks back at him. A source says it was just a drunk thing that escalated, and they're fine now. (Here's video. WARNING!!! It's loaded with PROFANITY.)
Is Lindsay Lohan Off the Wagon?
LINDSAY LOHAN has been hitting clubs again. And while nobody's caught her drinking yet, people close to her say she has definitely slid back into old habits.
One source saw Lindsay at a party in L.A. last week, and says, quote, "She was definitely drinking alcohol. She got increasingly sloppy as the hours went on.
"At one point Lindsay was literally hanging on to a couple of her friends, like they were holding her up."
Conrad Murray Says Michael Jackson Would Be Appalled About People Blaming Him for Michael's Death
The paparazzi asked CONRAD MURRAY how MICHAEL JACKSON would feel about people blaming him for Michael's death . . . and he had the STONES to say that Michael would be, quote, "absolutely appalled." (!!!)
Will the NFL Start Taking Away Touchdowns for Taunting Penalties?
The NFL's head of officiating says the league is going to consider NIXING touchdowns if an offensive player is flagged for TAUNTING. As it stands, the score still counts, and the penalty is assessed on the kickoff. But a rule change would bring the NFL in line with the rule at the college level.
CBS Is Working on a "How I Met Your Mother" Spin-Off Called "How I Met Your Father"
"How I Met Your Mother" will end its nine-season run this coming spring, but there's talk that CBS is interested in doing a spin-off . . . called "How I Met Your Father".
It would feature a new cast of characters, including a female central character . . . who meets her future husband. So basically: Same show, different gender.
There's word that the new characters could be introduced in the series finale . . . and that the "How I Met Your Mother" hangout, MacLaren's Pub, may be featured on the new show, which would make it the link between the two.
Thursday TV Reminders:
• "Thursday Night Football" . . . 8:25 to 11:25 P.M. Eastern on the NFL Network. The Miami Dolphins host the Cincinnati Bengals at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens.
• "The X Factor" [Live Performance Show] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Fox. The Top 12 contestants perform.
• "Saturday Night Live: SNL Halloween" special . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on NBC.
• "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC.
• "Grey's Anatomy" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. Derek and Ben work on a new surgical technique.
• "Later… With Jools Holland" . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. Eastern on Palladia. Pixies, Janelle Monáe, Chvrches, Tony Joe White, Barrence Whitfield & the Savages perform.
• "Watch What Happens: Live" . . . 11:00 to 11:30 P.M. on Bravo. Neil Patrick Harris ("How I Met Your Mother") guests.
• "Rampage4real" [1st Season Finale] . . . 11:00 to 11:30 P.M. on Spike TV.
• "The Pete Holmes Show" . . . Midnight to 12:30 A.M. on TBS. Chelsea Peretti from "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" guests.
Early Morning Show Guests:
• "The Today Show" – Kendra Wilkinson ("Kendra on Top") and Vanilla Ice ("Vanilla Ice Goes Amish").
• "Good Morning America" – A Halloween-themed show.
• "CBS This Morning" – Harrison Ford ("Ender's Game") and Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield talks about his book "An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being".
Mid-Morning Show Guests:
• "Live! With Kelly and Michael" – "Live's Best Halloween Show Ever".
• "The View" – Theresa Caputo ("Long Island Medium"), comedian Jeff Ross, and the stars of the Science Channel's "Oddities: San Francisco" . . . Loved to Death owner Audra Kunkle and her sexy goth salesperson Wednesday Mourning.
• "Rachael Ray" – A Halloween show with a mystery guest and chef Guy Fieri.
This Afternoon On TV:
• "Ellen DeGeneres" – A Halloween-themed show, with "Biggest Loser" host Alison Sweeney.
• "The Talk" – Michael Weatherly ("NCIS"), "Mike & Molly" stars Billy Gardell and Reno Wilson, plus chef Anne Burrell.
• "Katie Couric" – Bette Midler, The Count from "Sesame Street", and a performance from the cast of Broadway's "Wicked".
• "Queen Latifah Show" – Orlando Jones ("Sleepy Hollow"). Music Guest: Daughtry.
• "Steve Harvey" – Last-minute tips for Halloween parties. And a Halloween-hating dad gets a monster makeover.
• "Dr. Phil" – "An Online Imposter Faked Her Death and Sent Me Ashes".
• "Dr. Oz Show" – "What Your Body Type Reveals About Your Future Health".
• "Wendy Williams" – Holly Robinson Peete, animal expert David Mizejewski, and PopGoestheWeek.com's Brian Balthazar.
• "Bethenny" – Jenni Pulos ("Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis") and "QVC's" David Venable.
Tonight's Late Night Talk Shows:
• "Letterman" – Harrison Ford ("Ender's Game"). Music Guest: Holy Ghost!
• "Jimmy Kimmel" – Mindy Kaling ("The Mindy Project") and Joshua Malina ("Scandal"). Music Guest: Rob Zombie.
• "The Tonight Show" – Matthew McConaughey ("Dallas Buyers Club") and producer Eli Roth. Music Guest: The Fray.
• "Jimmy Fallon" – Kerry Washington ("Scandal"), Jason Schwartzman (host of the YouTube Music Awards), and 14-year-old chef Flynn McGarry.
• "Carson Daly" – "Glee" producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Music Guest: Pierce the Veil.
• "Arsenio" – A Halloween-themed show.
• "Conan" – Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon on "Walking Dead") and Rachel McAdams ("About Time").
• "Craig Ferguson" – Ben Kingsley ("Ender's Game") and author Anne Rice ("The Wolves of Midwinter: The Wolf Gift Chronicles").
• "Chelsea Lately" – Kat Dennings ("Thor: The Dark World").
• "Jon Stewart" – Author Mark Fainaru-Wada ("League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions and the Battle for Truth").
• "The Colbert Report" – Author Bill Bryson ("One Summer: America, 1927″).
Everybody Panic! A 12-Year-Old Found a Razor Blade in the M&M's He Got Trick-or-Treating
Everybody panic . . . a 12-year-old kid in Pennsylvania found a one-inch RAZOR BLADE in a bag of Fun Size M&M's he got trick-or-treating on Saturday. Police say it looks like the bag wasn't tampered with, so they think the blade got in there during manufacturing. Mars Chocolate North America says they're investigating.
(ABC News)
A Woman is Passing Out Letters to Chubby Trick-or-Treaters Tonight, Slamming Their Parents
A woman in North Dakota won't be passing out candy to every kid tonight . . . instead, if CHUBBY KIDS come to her house, she's going to give them a letter SHAMING THEIR PARENTS. The letter says, quote, "Your child is, in my opinion, moderately obese . . . my hope is that you will step up as a parent and ration candy this Halloween."
Five More Random Stats and Stories About Candy and Trick-or-Treating
Here are some random stats and stories about Halloween, candy, and trick-or-treating . . .
1. The average kid's trick-or-treating haul will contain approximately 11,000 CALORIES. That's the same as about seven days' worth of food for a kid.
2. More than HALF of parents say kids have to SHARE the candy they get trick-or-treating . . . either with each other, with their parents, with their friends, or all of the above. 78% of parents handle dividing up their kids' candy.
3. One in 10 people say their house has been pranked on Halloween. One in 200 people say they've had to call the COPS because of something on Halloween.
4. Here's some FANTASTIC news. A study of national crime reports from 30 states between 1997 and 2005 found there's NO increased risk for children when it comes to predators on Halloween. It's just as safe . . . or risky . . . as any other day.
5. If you aren't going to eat candy on Halloween, maybe you can use it for art projects? An artist named Eric Millikin creates pictures of monsters using Halloween candy and they're amazing. (Check them out here.)
(Strong4Life / PR Newswire / Daily Star / Chicago Tribune / Detroit Free Press)
A 15-Year-Old Is Shot While Toilet Papering His Principal's House
Last week, some teenagers in Tennessee were toilet papering their PRINCIPAL'S house. That's stupid, but this is stupider. One of the principal's neighbors started FIRING at them with his shotgun . . . and one 15-year-old was hit with five different shotgun pellets. The man was arrested for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.
(Franklin County Times Free Press)
11% of People Have Had Sex in Traffic . . . and 27% of People Would Give Up Sex to Avoid Traffic
Who knew one out of nine Americans have had SEX while driving? In a new survey, 11% of people admit they've engaged in sexual activity behind the wheel. And of that group, 5% got into an accident in the process. The survey also found 27% of people would GIVE UP SEX to avoid traffic.
(Marketwatch / Scout GPS)
More Than Half of Us Hit the Snooze Button at Least Once a Week
According to a new survey, more than HALF of us hit the snooze button at least once a week. And of the people who do it regularly, 50% admit they sometimes have to skip breakfast, 40% have to skip morning workouts, and 25% miss out on quality time with their family.
What's an Instant Sign That Someone's an Idiot?
What's one sign you use to instantly identify when someone's an IDIOT? Some of the best ones we've heard are people who misuse big words to try to sound sophisticated . . . people who tweet things like, "Wait, Titanic was real and not a movie?" . . . and people with rear window decals of Calvin from "Calvin and Hobbes" peeing on things.
The Ten Most Cringeworthy Moments With Your Parents Include Watching Sex Scenes Together, and Hearing Them Try to Use Slang
Here are some of the most CRINGEWORTHY moments people have with their parents: Watching sex scenes together on TV . . . discussing sex . . . when they try to use slang terms . . . when they kiss in public . . . and when they get drunk.
A New Survey on How Much We'd Spend to Save a Pet's Life, and Whether We'd Save Our Pet From a Burning Building
: A new survey just dug into America's PET OBSESSION, and found 15% of people say they'd spend ANY amount of money on medical treatments for their pets . . . 78% of us would risk our lives to save our pets from a burning building . . . and 42% of us always trust our pet's instincts about other people.
(CBS News)
How Many Cats Is Too Many Cats?
A new survey asked people 'how many cats is TOO MANY CATS?' 24% of people said ANY amount is too many . . . 42% said either two or three are too many . . . 11% said you should stay under TEN cats . . . and 5% said there's NO SUCH THING as too many cats.
. (Vanity Fair)
A Guy in Florida Just Won His Second Multimillion-Dollar Jackpot in Two Years
A 67-year-old guy in Florida just won his SECOND multimillion-dollar lottery jackpot in the past TWO YEARS. He just claimed a $3 million prize in the Florida lottery . . . after winning $10 million last year. We calculated the odds, and the chances of that happening are approximately one in 529 TRILLION.
Peter Jackson – 52 (Unkempt director of the "Lord of the Rings" movies, and the pretty but pointless "King Kong" remake. He also directed the three "Hobbit" movies.)
Willow Smith – 13
Eddie Kaye Thomas – 33 (Finch in the "American Pie" movies.)
LINN BERGGREN! – 43 (Minx in ACE OF BASE!)
Piper Perabo – 37 ("Covert Affairs" and "Coyote Ugly" minx.)
Nolan North – 43 (Spencer's dad on "Pretty Little Liars". More importantly, he literally does half the male voices for most cartoons and video games . . . to include Desmond in the "Assassin's Creed" games and Nathan Drake in the "Uncharted" series.)
VANILLA ICE! – 46 (SUPER-STAR from the "Surreal Life 2″! Drafted the blueprint Kevin Federline is using to build his ladder to the PINNACLE OF HIP-HOP.)
Mike O'Malley – 47 (Comedian-turned-character actor. He has recurring roles as Jim Kazinsky on "Parenthood" and Kurt's hetero dad on "Glee". His new show "Welcome to the Family" has already been canceled by NBC.)
Adam Horovitz – 47 (King Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys.)
Annabella Lwin – 47 (Bow Wow Wow's singer. "I Want Candy".)
Darryl Worley – 49 (Country singer.)
Rob Schneider – 50 (He IS comedy.)
Mikkey Dee – 50 (Drummer in MOTÖRHEAD since 1992. Their new album "Aftershock" KICKS ASS. If you don't have it, buy it.)
Dermot Mulroney – 50 ("My Best Friend's Wedding" with Julia Roberts AND "The Wedding Date" with Debra Messing. He was married to "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" minx Catherine Keener, but now they're divorced.)
Larry Mullen Jr. – 52 (Drummer in U2.)
Xavier Roberts – 58 (He made a gazillion dollars inventing CABBAGE PATCH KIDS. Each doll is either hand signed or has his signature stamped on the left buttock.)
Jane Pauley – 63 (Former "Dateline NBC" anchor-minx.)
David Ogden Stiers – 71 (Major Charles Emerson Winchester the Third on "M*A*S*H" . . . and John Cusack's dad in the underrated '80s teen comedy "Better Off Dead"!)
Dan Rather – 82
DICK GAUTIER! – 82 (HYMIE THE ROBOT on "Get Smart"!)
Michael Collins – 83 (During Apollo 11, he stayed in the ship while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. WEAK.)
Barbara Bel Geddes – (1922 – 2005) – (Sexy Miss Ellie on "Dallas".)
Bernard Edwards – (1952 – 1996) (Bassist in Chic. "Le Freak".)
Dale Evans – (1912 – 2001) (She was married at 14, a mother at 15 and divorced at 17. She later became Roy Rogers' co-star, then wife. She wrote Roy's theme song "Happy Trails to You" . . . AND "The Bible Tells Me So". She liked to get-it-on.)
Michael Landon – (1936 – 1991) – ("Bonanza", "Little House on the Prairie" AND "I Was a Teenage Werewolf". Keeper of the manliest mane of hair in human history.) (Real name: Eugene Maurice Orowitz.)
Brian Piccolo – (1943 – 1970) – (Chicago Bears running back who died of cancer in the middle of his career. The movie about his life, "Brian's Song", made grown men cry . . . and starred Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers, Brian Piccolo's real-life roommate.)
John Candy – (1950 – 1994) (He was only 43 . . . but very chubby. "Who's Harry Crumb" WILL one day be regarded as the classic that it is.)
Countdown to Upcoming Events
• 3 days until Daylight Savings Ends
• 8 days to "Thor: The Dark World"
• 28 days until Thanksgiving
• 43 days to "The Desolation of Smaug"
• 55 days until Christmas
• 1,177 days left of "Hope and Change"
1,179 years ago . . . in 834 A.D. – The Roman Catholic Church moved ALL HALLOWS' EVE to October 31st. The celebration had been established to honor the SAINTS. (Now it mostly honors zombies, sparkly vampires, slutty nurses and "The Crow".)
87 years ago . . . in 1926 – HARRY HOUDINI found the one thing he couldn't escape . . . DEATH. He died in a Detroit hospital of gangrene and peritonitis, resulting from a ruptured appendix . . . following a punch to the stomach.
43 years ago . . . in 1970 – LORETTA LYNN'S signature song, "Coal Miner's Daughter", first hit the charts.
43 years ago . . . in 1970 – MICHELLE PHILLIPS of the MAMAS & PAPAS got very high on the giggle-weed . . . and married DENNIS HOPPER. They divorced eight DAYS later.
37 years ago . . . in 1976 – "Carrie" was released . . . starring SISSY SPACEK as a deadly telekinetic teen. (The remake with Chloe Grace Moretz wasn't the first. There was a 2002 remake starring Angela Bettis . . . not to mention a 1999 sequel to the 1976 movie called "The Rage: Carrie 2″ . . . in which Amy Irving returned from the original.)
33 years ago . . . in 1980 – BOW WOW WOW singer ANNABELLA LWIN celebrated her 15th birthday by playing a concert at London's Rainbow Theatre. On stage with her was a background singer known as LIEUTENANT LUSH . . . who went on to become our BOY GEORGE.
27 years ago . . . in 1986 – For the first time, Universal Studios opened at night . . . so they could present Halloween Horror Night, which included appearances by Dracula, The Mummy, The Creature from the Black Lagoon . . . and RICK DEES! IT'S 7:10!
25 years ago . . . in 1988 – DEBBIE GIBSON held a séance to contact LIBERACE and SID VICIOUS.
21 years ago . . . in 1992 – 350 years after GALILEO'S death, POPE JOHN PAUL THE SECOND formally proclaimed that the Roman Catholic Church had ERRED in condemning him for claiming that the Earth was NOT the center of the universe.
20 years ago . . . in 1993 – 23-year-old RIVER PHOENIX did himself a "speed-ball", collapsed, and died outside the Viper Room, a Hollywood club that was then-owned by JOHNNY DEPP.
20 years ago . . . in 1993 – TUPAC SHAKUR was arrested for allegedly shooting two off-duty Atlanta policemen during a late-night argument. The charges were dropped after witnesses testified that Tupac shot the cops in SELF-DEFENSE.
(You better grab your Glock when you see Tupac.)
15 years ago . . . in 1998 – A genetic study was released, suggesting THOMAS JEFFERSON did in fact father at least one INTERRACIAL TABOO LOVE CHILD with his beautiful black slave SALLY HEMINGS.
15 years ago . . . in 1998 – KISS kicked off their "Psycho Circus" tour with a Halloween extravaganza in L.A. Their opening act was the SMASHING PUMPKINS. Since it was Halloween and all, the Pumpkins came dressed up as THE BEATLES. But better yet, KISS came as KISS.
The concert was also the first to be presented with a 3-D viewing screen. When KISS took the stage, mantastic singer PAUL STANLEY put his blossoming crotchal bulge up to the 3-D camera and said, "It looks bigger this way, don't it?" (Yes! Thanks, Paul.)
11 years ago . . . in 2002 – ROB ZOMBIE married SHERI MOON, who had posed naked on the cover of his 1999 album "American Made Music to Strip By". (He cast her in "House of 1,000 Corpses", "The Devil's Rejects", his two "Halloween" and his latest flick, "Lords of Salem". Not bad for a chick who can barely act. Today's their 11th wedding anniversary.)
7 years ago . . . in 2006 – BOB BARKER retired from "The Price is Right". He hosted for 35 years.
2 years ago . . . in 2011 – The world's population surpassed 7 BILLION. (Most of them are Kardashians.)
2 years ago . . . in 2011 – KIM KARDASHIAN filed for divorce from KRIS HUMPHRIES just 72 days after they got married.


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GreatFlorida Insurance can help protect your investment with a Florida flood insurance policy through the NFIP. The NFIP is administered by the U.S. Government. It was designed to lower the rising costs associated with repairing damage to property and belongings caused by flood.Florida has the largest number of participants in the NFIP. While flood insurance is backed by the government, it cannot be purchased directly but must be purchased through an insurance agent.
Federal law requires homeowner's with property in flood zone areas or areas designated as high-risk have flood insurance. Depending on the location of the home, flood insurance could be required as a condition of the mortgagee. Properties in areas considered low or moderate risk are not required by federal law to have flood insurance-however, a lender can still make it a requirement. Flood insurance is available to homeowner's and renters and is highly recommended to all living in Florida.
GreatFlorida Insurance agents can help you identify your property's risk to assess your needs for flood insurance.
Many homeowners assume they can collect federal disaster assistance if a flood occurs but it is only offered when the president declares a major disaster which only happens in half of all flooding situations.
The entire state of Florida lies within FEMA's (Federal Emergency Management Agency) highest designation of storm frequency, making Florida a flood zone with varying levels of risk. FEMA charts flood zones on consistently updated government maps. Flooding poses a threat to a high number of Florida homes due to the proximity to water and the high number of properties in coastal areas.
You do not have to live in a high risk flood zone to experience damage, 25 percent of flood insurance claims come from low or medium risk communities.
GreatFlorida Insurance can help you select the right flood insurance whether you want to cover your structure, belongings or both.
Flooding can be caused several different ways. Hurricanes or tropical storms, an overflow of inland or tidal waters, a rapid accumulation of rain or runoff of surface waters from any source, mudflow or collapse of land or erosion can cause flooding as well as a broken water main.
It takes only inches of water in your home to cause thousands of dollars' worth of damage. Considering the expenses associated with repairing flood damage it makes sense to purchase flood insurance. According to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) the average flood insurance claim amount between 2010 and 2014 was $42,000.
You know the drill when a storm is coming. Secure outdoor furniture and stock up on batteries, water and non-perishable food items.
"GreatFlorida Insurance regularly compiles storm safety tips for our readers," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida's largest independent homeowners insurance agency. "Weather is unpredictable despite our best efforts and we want to help people be safe."
While you are familiar with precautions to heed during a storm to ensure your safety, do you know what NOT to do during a storm? Florida Today, spoke with emergency management officials about activities to avoid during a storm to give you, your family and first responders an easier time while riding out the storm.
"Consequently, some people stay home during an evacuation to protect their home or valuables, but it is not worth it. Let homeowners insurance do its job," says Buck with GreatFlorida Insurance.
To find out the latest information on Florida weather, evacuations, school and government closures and more, check out the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
When a storm hits, it is too late. Let GreatFlorida Insurance secure a dependable and affordable homeowners insurance plan for you.
The post Don't Do This During a Storm appeared first on The GreatFlorida Insurance Blog.
Florida historically experiences the most severe weather over the next eight weeks. August through October is peak hurricane season. Recent tropical activity serves as a reminder of the importance of preparing.
"Seeing the recent devastation in Louisiana, and hearing the heartbreaking stories of loss, will hopefully prompt Floridians to review their insurance policy," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida's largest independent homeowners insurance agency. "Insurance is designed to help people rebuild their lives."
Consequently, this is an ideal time for people to contact their homeowners or renters insurance agent to review their coverage. The Insurance Information Institute, III reports that most insurers will not allow changes to be made to insurance policies once a hurricane watch or warning is issued by the National Hurricane Center.
Therefore, it is wise and will put your mind at ease knowing the following information about your renters insurance or homeowners insurance policy. Some questions to ask your agent are as follows:
What is covered?
Is coverage provided for any upgrades or new possessions?
What is the current deductible?
Do I have enough to rebuild my home or replace my belongings?
GreatFlorida Insurance can provide flood insurance to policyholders through the National Flood Insurance Program NFIP. A local GreatFlorida Insurance agent will help you find flood insurance. Protecting your most valuable asset from the most common form of destruction.
Consequently, flooding is the leading cause of disaster in the United States. Florida residents file more flood insurance claims than any other state. Mere inches can cause thousands of dollars' worth of damage to your home.
You do not have to live in a high risk flood zone to experience damage. 25 percent of flood insurance claims come from low or medium risk communities.
Unfortunately, many homeowners are under the false assumption that their homeowners insurance would cover loss due to flooding in the home. Flood insurance is not included in a homeowners policy and must be purchased separately.
Also, many homeowners assume they can collect federal disaster assistance if a flood occurs. It is only offered when the president declares a major disaster which only happens in half of all flooding situations.
The post Storm Activity Necessitates Insurance Check appeared first on The GreatFlorida Insurance Blog.
Do you remember the last time a hurricane hit Florida? How can you take emergency managers seriously when the state has not seen a hurricane in over 10 years?
"Having experienced a hurricane drought over the past several years, it is easy to forget how destructive one hurricane can be to your property," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida's largest independent flood insurance provider.
Hurricane season kicks off June 1 and runs through November 30. Weather forecasters believe Florida is long overdue for a storm. 10 years with no major storms has many on edge.
Hurricane Wilma made landfall October 2005 in Collier County with winds up to 120 mph. Several deaths were reported, while one-third of the state lost power. AccuWeather, reports an estimated $29.3 billion worth of damage.
There are growing concerns that Floridians are not preparing for a hurricane with the proper supplies and an evacuation plan. State officials warn of complacency and "hurricane amnesia."
At the 2016 Governors Hurricane Conference, Florida Division of Emergency Management Director, Bryan Koon reported a "lack of awareness," especially among the millions of new residents in Florida.
"It is responsible for GreatFlorida Insurance to communicate the risk to the public," says Buck. People should check their homeowners insurance to make sure policies are up to date and coverage is sufficient."
Many homeowners are under the false assumption that their homeowners insurance would cover loss caused by a flood in the home. Flood insurance is not included in your homeowners policy and must be purchased separately.
The entire state of Florida lies within FEMA's (Federal Emergency Management Agency) highest designation of storm frequency, making Florida a flood zone with varying levels of risk.
This year NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, predicts a "near normal," hurricane season. With a 70 percent chance of 10 to 16 named storms, of which four to eight could grow into hurricanes.
The Red Cross recommends keeping a container filled with water, one gallon of water per person, per day, a 3-day supply of non-perishable food, a battery powered or hand crank radio, flashlight and batteries, first aid kit, garbage bags for trash, hand wipes, local maps, prescription medication and a cell phone with a charger, preferably solar.
GreatFlorida Insurance can help protect your home with a Florida flood insurance policy provided by the National Flood Insurance Program. Our homeowners insurance can cover hurricane damage incurred by windstorms. Keep in mind; most homeowners insurance policies do not include flood damage. To learn more about our services, go online for a free quote at www.greatflorida.com.
The post Hurricane Amnesia appeared first on The GreatFlorida Insurance Blog.
What is important to you when it comes to selecting insurance? There is no right or wrong response, the answer is based on personal preferences.
A survey of over 400 agents and brokers from Insurance Journal found overall, regional insurance carriers scored better than national carriers. "Local insurance provides an opportunity for more personalized service, you're not just a number" says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida's leading independent auto insurance agency in Florida.
In order to guide you through your decision making process, below is a list of the top ten reasons to choose a Florida based insurance agent rather than a nationally based one.
GreatFlorida Insurance has been offering auto insurance and homeowner's insurance throughout Florida for 25 years. Our independent insurance agents can find the right insurance for you, give us a call.
The post Buying Insurance Local vs National appeared first on The GreatFlorida Insurance Blog.
April 1, 2015, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act went into effect. This will cause a rise in flood insurance for thousands of residents in flood zones, specifically those who have property in coastal areas and those living along lakes, rivers and bays in Florida.
"Unfortunately, this has been a long time coming. Many coastal residents knew the rising cost of flood insurance was inevitable. It is the price for living on the beach, said Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance.
The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act allows the government to slowly phase out subsidized flood insurance for millions of Americans owning property in flood zones. "Florida accounts for 40 percent of all flood policies in the country with Pinellas County having more subsidized policies than any other county in the U.S.," said Buck.
The new law will help repair the National Flood Insurance Program by reducing the $24 billion deficit as a result from payouts from Hurricane Katrina and Sandy. The goal is for insurance premiums to equal the risk of owning property in a flood zone.
Floridians owning primary residences in a flood zone will see an average of a 10 percent increase in their premiums as well as an annual surcharge. Homeowners with a secondary property in a flood zone as well as those who have experienced repeated flooding will continue to see their premiums rise by 18 to 25 percent a year until reaching a level consistent with their risk of flooding.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA), "Flooding is the most frequent and severe weather threat." With 90 percent of natural disasters in the U.S. being flood related, it is also the costliest natural disaster. Conservation groups support the new act as they say each year sea levels will continue to rise, making living close to the ocean more risky.
Florida homeowner insurance does not cover damage caused by a flood. Federal disaster assistance is only offered when the president declares a major disaster, which only happens half of the time. Flood insurance is available to protect homes and businesses through the National Flood Insurance Program.
For more questions about homeowners insurance and flood coverage contact GreatFlorida Insurance at 888-478-7801 to speak with an agent or visit our website at www.greatflorida.com.
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September 2014 is National Preparedness Month. It is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Their goal is to educate the public on how to prepare for emergencies. It was created after September 11 to increase awareness and encourage action for emergency preparedness nationwide.
The theme this year is, "Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare." The campaign focuses on being informed, making a plan, building a kit and getting involved.
"The insurance industry revolves around being prepared. At GreatFlorida Insurance we are not interested in scaring people, we want to educate them on the value of being ready for the unexpected. You can be assured situations are going to happen throughout life and making a plan will help these events be less traumatic when they occur," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance.
September is also the peak of hurricane season. As predicted, it has been a quiet storm season this year but being prepared does not hurt.
Hurricane season continues until November 30. You do not want to be caught off guard by a rapidly approaching storm that will leave you scrambling for supplies at the store with all your neighbors at the last minute.
Potential adversities can range from natural disasters, blackouts, hazardous chemical incidents and terrorist attacks. Organizing a family plan is the best place to begin. FEMA suggests addressing three points when making a family plan, who to call, where to meet and what to pack.
Get your entire family involved in the decision making process so they understand and become familiar with the routine. If you are not together when disaster strikes plan how you will communicate with one another, how will you get to a safe place and how you will get back together.
Review the emergency plan of places you spend time such as work and school.
If you do not have an emergency kit prepared, it is wise to get one together. Consider making one to keep in your car and one at home. Begin with the essentials:
Try to always keep at least half a tank of gas in your car in case you need to hit the road in hurry and some cash on hand or in your emergency kit.
These are the minimum recommendations; additional items include a whistle, matches in a waterproof container, surgical masks, plastic sheeting and extra clothes. Further detailed information is provided at ready.gov, the CDC and the American Red Cross.
When you need protection against life's unforeseen events, GreatFlorida Insurance is here for you. Although we cannot prevent accidents and disasters our goal is to help Floridians have protection in place when situations occur.
Our personal and knowledgeable insurance agents can help you find the most affordable auto, home, business, boat, renter's and health insurance as well as an umbrella policy.
Visit us online at www.greatflorida.com or call us at 888-478-7801.
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Who knew summer, the most carefree and relaxing time of the year could be filled with so many hazards?
To piggyback on the previous blog post, we will continue looking at some of the ways to keep you safe during the summer months when storm threats are at their peak in Florida.
Progressive Insurance evaluated their 2013 claims data and found that 30 percent of wind and flood auto claims for the entire year occurred in June and July. Florida ranked at the top for auto flood claims.
"Flood damage in Florida can cost billions of dollars each year. Many Floridians are naturally concerned about their home but overlook getting flood coverage on their vehicles."
"A flood can completely devastate your car's interior, mechanical and electrical functions rendering it useless," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance.
To make sure your vehicle is covered in the event of a flood, look into purchasing comprehensive auto coverage. This is a priority in coastal regions such as the Gulf Coast, which experienced a historical amount of flooding this year.
Safety is a priority. If you find yourself caught in a severe storm this summer while driving, below are some tips from FEMA and NOAA on how to proceed.
A mere 6 inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control or possible stalling. One foot of water will float many vehicles and two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including SUV's and pickup trucks.
GreatFlorida Insurance can help you protect your vehicle during storm season with an affordable comprehensive auto policy. Our independent agents are located throughout the state of Florida and are ready to provide you with competitive rates on auto insurance from reputable insurance carriers.
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Definition: Chromosome Translocations in Cancer

A translocation is a type of abnormal change in the structure of a chromosome that occurs when a part of one chromosome breaks off and sticks to another chromosome. These "mutations" are an important cause of many lymphomas and leukemias.

How Do Chromosome Translocations Occur?

Our chromosomes store all of the genetic information we inherit from our parents. We have 23 sets of chromosomes - 1 set from our mothers and 1 set from our fathers - for a total of 46 chromosomes in all. On each chromosome are hundreds of individual genes that code for everything from the color of our eyes to the proteins that regulate the division of cells in our body.

When our cells divide, a duplicate copy of our chromosomes is made. Sometimes this process goes wrong, and a portion of a piece of one chromosome may end up attached to another chromosome.

When we talk about genetic changes in cancer it can become very confusing, so we want to make sure one distinction is clear right away. Some genetic changes are inherited and are called germ line mutations, the kind of mutations or other genetic changes you have from birth, but most genetic changes you will hear about are acquired or somatic mutations - mutations and genetic changes that occur in your body after birth and later on in life.

Types of Translocations

There are two types of translocation.

Balanced translocations - In a balanced translocation, equal parts of the two chromosomes are exchanged, so there is no extra or missing genetic information.

Unbalanced translocations - In an unbalanced translocation, the exchange involves unequal portions of chromosome and leads to extra or missing genes.

Translocations are indicated using a lower case "t" with the two chromosomes involved in brackets. For example, a translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22 would be indicated by t(9;22).

Chromosome Translocations and Cancer

Translocations are a type of damage that may cause a gene to turn into a cancer-causing gene. Scientists do not know what causes these chromosome changes to occur, but we do know of some risk factors for the development of lymphomas and leukemias. These changes may occur when the DNA in our cells is damaged by a toxin or viral infection, but may occur as a result of a "mistake" in the normal process of cell division. Since our cells divide throughout our lifetimes, the chance that a "mistake" in division will take place increases the older we are. This is thought to be one of the reasons why many cancers are more common the older we get. Still, scientists don't have much of an idea what would cause the double strand of DNA to break as it does in translocations.

To understand how translocations affect cancer risk it can help to understand a little about how genetic changes and mutations result in cancer. It's thought that translocations may work by turning oncogenes (cancer-causing genes) on, or by turning tumor suppressor genes to the off position. Tumor suppressor genes code for proteins that repair damaged DNA and essentially act like the brake system in a car, whereas oncogenes act more like an accelerator that is stuck in the on position.

For the most part, the translocations resulting in leukemias and lymphomas are due to acquired changes in DNA, but this is not always the case. It is usually a combination of genetic changes rather than one or two which results in a cancer, and in some cases, some of these changes may occur before birth. For example, in some children with acute lymphocytic leukemia, the initial genetic changes may occur while a baby is still present in the womb.

Translocations in Blood Cancers (Leukemias and Lymphomas)

Since we've been able to evaluate DNA we are learning that chromosomal translocations play a large role in blood cancers. It's estimated that translocations are present in up to 90% of lymphomas and over 50% of leukemias.

Some translocations that are involved in blood cancers include:

 t(8;21) -- Acute myeloblastic leukemia with maturation

 t(9;22), know as the "Philadelphia Chromosome" -- Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)

 t(15;17) -- Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)

 t(12;15), t(1;12) -- Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)

 t(2;5) -- Anaplastic large cell lymphoma

 t(8;14) -- Burkitt's lymphoma

 t(11;14) -- Mantle cell lymphoma

 t(14;18) -- Follicular lymphoma

Diagnosing Translocations in Cancer Patients

Physicians discover chromosome translocation when doing a genetic analysis of biopsy samples. It helps them to identify the disease, plan therapy and predict treatment outcomes.

Sources:

American Cancer Society. Do we know what causes non-Hodgkin's lymphoma? Updated 01/22/16. http://www.cancer.org/cancer/non-hodgkinlymphoma/detailedguide/non-hodgkin-lymphoma-what-causes

National Cancer Institute. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment – Health Professional Version (PDQ). Updated 12/10/15. http://www.cancer.gov/types/leukemia/hp/child-all-treatment-pdq#link/_67_toc

Nambiar, M., and S. Raghavan. How does DNA break during chromosomal translocations? Nucleic Acid Research. 2011. 39(14):5813-5825.


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I had a S1500 and was forced to send it back to QVC for a refund. There was a high level of purple fringing (chroma), but that was not the main problem. The camera could only be used with the sun behind me and on days when there was no scattered light. A lens hood is not supplied and it is not possible to fit one due to the design of the lens. There is no filter thread. The lens suffered from severe flare and the photos were useless. Why Fuji would sell this type of camera without a hood is beyond me. A phone call to Fuji UK confirmed that a hood is not available. The Fuji S1500 is the worse camera that I have used in 40 years plus. I obtained a (used) Panasonic FZ18 from a local dealer, what a difference !! Just to end this saga, I was that impressed with the Panasonic it got me thinking....what about the Panasonic G1 ? after hours of reading test reports and web photos/commments from users I now have a G1 on order! If you want a bridge camera then go for the current Panasonic FZ28, the Fuji S1500 simply does not make sense.
Hi Mick. That's interesting and a bit worrying to hear. Unfortunately the weather's been terrible here for the past week so I've not test the camera in bright sunlight, but you're quite right about it lacking a lens hood, which could be a problem.
Mm - I'm still using a FujiS5600 and, although it does have a filter ring, I never use a hood but sometimes have to shield the lens with my hand when the sun is very bright. It is certainly necessary more often with the S5600 than it was with my film SLRs......
I wonder how common this is.
The design of any lightweight, compact zoom lens is a compromise between size, weight, optical quality and of course price. Zoom lenses in general, and compact zooms in particular, are all a lot more prone to lens flare and other optical problems than good quality SLR prime lenses.
Cliff, that is true enough,however,it is no excuse for Fuji not providing a lens hood when other cameras can do so at the same price. Unlike other bridge cameras the lens extends and retracts so it would be difficult (impossible ?) to design a hood. The lens is a poor design in the physical and optical sense. Fuji may well advertise / sell more than Panasonic but they are well behind in both build and photo quality.
For an inexpensive ultrazoom, it's really pretty good. I like what I see of its picture quality. I think this is going to be a really big seller for Fuji.
mick, you are maybe right about the lack of the lens hood, but there is one thing that bothers me the most. You've compared S1500 with the Panasonic FZ18! FZ18 is a better camera, but you're not helping anyone with the choice, since Fuji is around 100 pounds cheaper! That is quite allot for someone like me and you can as well compare it to cannon markIII, I ask you what's the point of that? We all know there are much better cameras for more money, but you can't compare them if they are not in the same price range...
Anyway, if you have tested similar camera in the same price range, that you think is much better, it will be nice to share it with us.
I bought the Fuji S1500 just for fun and as a spare camera and I must say that I'm a little dissapointed by the image quality. When I compare the image quality with my Lumix FZ28, TZ4 and my Canon SX110IS, the sharpness, particular in the edges is poor. Also the colours are undersaturated in the standard mode en very oversaturated in the chrome mode. But autofocus, build quality, handling and autofocus are very good and that just for 169 Euro's here in Holland! So I think that after all the S1500 isn't so bad afterall, as long if you do not compare the picture quality with more expensive camera's. But I think the Canon SX110IS is the better choice because it is only a little more expensive, but has almost the same zoomrange, has a very good picture quality and also a manual mode (see the test here on trusted reviews). And probably the price of the SX110IS will drop because of the introduction of the SX120IS
Hi All,
I bought this camera two weeks back. At first I thought it's a bit non-user friendly, but when I started using it I felt awesome. I would like to explain why.
First of all I am not a professional photographer and I don't play much (u can say never at all) with the ISO settings and other advanced stuff. In this camera I can change ISO settings if I want.
There are 3 options when you take a picture in auto mode:
1. The normal photo
2. Finepix photo
3. B&W photo (Black and white)
As option 2. above Finepix option focuses more deeply to the colors. You can actually really feel the colors. I think its because this options brightens the picture, anyway I like this option very much.
I took my S1500 out during night and tried. The night mode was just cool, the fotos seemed clearer than our naked eyes.
I have to try the other settings outside at different hours of the day, right now am not free during the days till the end of this month.
As a fair conclusion I would like to say that I love my S1500 and take with me everywhere just as a pet. It's a bit out of hand as what else you expect from a DSLR model. The first camera I used was an Olympus FE320 which could be taken in your pocket but the fotos weren't upto my satisfaction. It was all blurry images I got after my one month vacation in india.
Hope this camera meets up to my satisfaction in my next vacation to Istanbul…
So I just bought the S1500 and I must say, although I'm no expert photogtapher, I am a little disappointed as other buyers in the picture quality. Another thing that is frusrating me is that I can't figure out how to access the shooting options to adjust the sharpness, white balance and so forth. If there is anyone who can assist me, I would greatly aprreciate it thanks!
Hi, i am considering changing cameras at present I have a Kodak c713 which has been great but did not like the water of the med, i am thinking of either the fujifilm s1500 or Pentax K-m, both get good reviews but which is the best?
Any help is greatfully recieved.
Awesome camera for the price!!
I purchased this camera as a replacement for one that had stolen from my wife. All I can say about it is "AWESOME", we really enjoy all the features. For those of you reading the bad reviews, just remember like any digital camera you have to read the instructions. Generally the photo quality isn't because of the camera but more the person using it. We've used it on trips, school activities, and sporting events. The only thing that I find needing improvement is the motor hum on video, but then again I didn't purchase a video camera!
I bought a fujifilm finepix s1500 some days ago and i think that the difference point of view between users are users that usually use automatic cameras and user that like manual mode camera, for those who like automatic digital cameras which do everything automatically for them it will be a nightmare using the s1500 and for advance users that like manual camera and like to have control over their picture quality its a dream camera.
Personally me i really like this camera cause i have almost total control, example iso setting which varies between 64 to 6400 which is great, the flash control strong flash and close shot flash.
It has a good image quality in low light shots, rapid to use, nice view finder.
Here are some advantages and disadvantages.
1. When shooting in the dark view finder or lcd display is poor
2. Poor video quality
1. When shooting in dark more open the flash the space in the bottom of the flash can be used as a 3rd view finder to aim your shot hehehe.
2. Sharp image quality depends on the settings you put on it.
3. High quality images in low light
4. Nice flash, and nice control over flash
5. Easily connects to computer as mass storage so it like using a card reader or pendrive
7. Face detection works fine
8. The one i like the most on it is the panorama shot .. really great this function
9. Macro shots close object work great if you know how to tune it well.
10. Good control over iso setting
11. Focus technology great
My personal conclusion - if you buy this camera and you want to take the best shot with it. Don't hesitate to lean how to use it on manual mode and fine tune it for the type of shot you want and the type of image that you are looking for.
Have fun using the s1500
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Question for Fujifilm S1500 owners (and this is something I would like to see included in all digital camera reviews): how big an SD-Card do I need if I buy a S1500? Put another way - what is the average file size on the SD-Card of a jpeg picture taken at the camera's highest resolution? Or, typically how many pictures taken at highest resolution can you get on, say, a 4GB card?
Hi, I bought the s1500 after damaging a s7500 (unavailable now). I used 4 rechargeable batteries in the s7500 and they lasted a long time, however the new camera just eats them up and I need to carry 3 x 4 fully charged batteries to not get caught short. The view finder is also very blurred with color distortion. Anyone else found these probs and should I send it back?
I have answered my own question: I bought an 8GB card and it is way OTT unless you want to take movies or expect to make heavy use of burst mode. A 10MP picture takes approx 5MB on the card. A 2GB card would have been fine for my purposes.
I cannot identify with Margie's comment above. The batteries supplied with my camera lasted through a week's holiday and several social occasions before expiring. One good thing about the S1500 - I find the flash largely superfluous - this camera takes great pictures indoors. I suspect it was using the flash that ate up the battery life in my old camera.
Hi, I have been looking into buying a camera which is better than the basic £40 digital jobby that I have at the moment. The main reason is because I am coming up to a photography module on my course and am looking to get a more manual camera to get more accustomed to tweaking and playing with functions. This specific model is now rather "cheap" compared to other models. Is it worthwhile really? As there are a lot of mixed reviews about it.
I have the Finepix S1500, I bought back in 2009, that has worked great until last 6 months. The batteries only last a few hours and sometimes less. What is going on? Does the on/off slide wear out and not close down the camera?
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Czech painter, draftsperson and illustrator and a member of the surrealist movement.
From 1919 to 1920, she attended the School of Decorative Arts in Prague. She worked closely with fellow Surrealist poet and artist Jindřich Štyrský until his death. In the early 1920s she travelled to Paris, and soon returned there with Štyrský. While living in Paris, the two founded an artistic alternative to Abstraction and Surrealism, which they dubbed Artificialism. They returned to Prague in 1928.
She referred to herself in the masculine case. Her sketches, book illustrations, and paintings were frequently erotic. She contributed sketches for Styrsky's Erotika Revue (1930–33) on several occasions. She also illustrated Marquis de Sade's Justine of which Styrsky was the Czech publisher.
Toyen and Štyrský gradually grew more interested in Surrealism and they founded the Czech Surrealist Group along with other artists and writers.
Forced underground during the Nazi occupation and Second World War, she and her second artistic partner, Jindřich Heisler, fled to Paris before the Communist takeover of Czechoslovakia (1948). She worked with André Breton, Benjamin Péret, and other surrealists.
She died on November 9, 1980 in Paris.
- associate relationship with Breton, André (born 19 February 1896)
- associate relationship with Péret, Benjamin (born 4 July 1899)
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Sy Scholfield quotes "Bilan de l'art actuel" (1953?), www.googlebooks.com, p. 324: "Toyen est née à Prague, le dimanche 21 septembre 1902, à 6 h. du soir."
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So i have checked many threads before asking this problem. I recently did a vf39 swap, pinks, intercooler, 255pump, gm solenoid, and piping. After doing the swap, I initially had an exhaust leak which was giving me a misfire in #2,3 consistently, then when we fixed the leak, misfires came from 3,4 consistently. We then looked at the spark plugs and I had a stock one in cylinder 1 and irridiums in 2,3,4. My friend said being i have a 03wrx that i should not be runing irridiums. Changed those out to champion spark plugs (i know there not great) but nothing changed. So being it still had a rough idle, my friend and I isolated the trouble making cylinder (#3) by unpluging the coil pack. The car idled as if we hadnt unplugged it (it's idle was much worse when we unplugged any of the others). So we changed the pink injector on 3 and it began to idle somewhat normal when warm. Still rough when cold though.
I thought we had fixed the problem as I have not recieved a code for a week, and one again it came on tonight. Always solid never blinking. The car was pretty cold when the code came on, misfire in cylinder 2,3,4. My question is do you think those irridiums messed something else up, because cylinder 1 was the only one with a normal spark plug, and its the only one not misfiring. The car has 25000miles on it and ive had it since 17000. I did the turbo swap about 1500 miles ago, and before the swap i never had any misfire codes.
So all in all i have already swapped spark plugs, coil packs, injectors, and did a compression test, where cylinder 3 was the lowest at 148. Did a vacuum test and it was fluxuating up and down a lot around 15psi which is not good. Any ideas?? Because im lost, i thought since compression is good that it cant be the valves, but i think valves explain the loss and fluxuating vacuum reading.
On side note I have an xpt tune which i logged today and hope to hear back from them soon, but this misfire thing is getting annoying. Any ideas? valves or something else??


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This review contains moderate spoilers.
Although it ultimately only ran for a few episodes, 'Street Hawk' was released with big publicity here in the United Kingdom. The TV world already had other very successful "super vehicles", the most famous being 'Knight Rider', but also 'Airwolf' (and 'Blue Thunder', but that never really caught on so much in the U.K.). So when ITV purchased 'Street Hawk', they made a big deal out of it, giving it a lot of promotion before it began broadcasting (Thursday nights in my local ITV region, Thames).
I am a huge collector of vintage TV, particularly that from the 1980s, and at one point had around 2000 episodes of various shows on VHS (no life!), but I actually hadn't seen 'Street Hawk' in around 25 years. Shows like 'The A-Team' (my all-time favourite by the way, I even run my own detailed web site about it!) and 'Knight Rider' were popular enough to merit a number of repeat runs (albeit out-of-sequence and hacked up), but for whatever reason (partly due to it's short life, maybe), 'Street Hawk' never graced our screens again the U.K., and so I was never able to make video recordings of any of the episodes by the time I could afford my own videotapes.
I believe it did finally turn up on satellite channel Bravo (which I don't have) a couple of years ago, and I actually purchased a 'private' off-air copy of this run on DVD, along with a few episodes of other shows I was after. But the quality of the recording (shoddily converted from an old VHS tape) meant that I never really sat down to watch the episodes. Then, a year or so ago, the series received a welcome release on DVD. This DVD set has been sitting on my shelf for a little while, and as part of my "time to sit down, re-watch and review all those old classics" project I seem to have given myself, tonight I finally sat and watched the Pilot.
Part of me... no, a LOT of me... was worried that it would not be as good as my memory recollected. Even "back in the day" as a kid, even though I loved the series, I knew it wasn't as slickly produced as aforementioned likes of 'Knight Rider' or 'The A-Team'; and I was worried that the series would now just come across as a lame cash in on the success of 'Knight Rider' and 'Airwolf'. ...But I shouldn't have worried, as it's is still a terrific watch!
This Pilot does have a real corny "b-movie" feel to it, but I mean that in a GOOD way, and not even in a modernistic ironic way. Yes it's corny, but hey, this was an era when TV was FUN, not like most of the daren't-break-a-smile fare we get so much nowadays.
The Pilot sets the scene for the series well. It has an interesting story that moves along at a good pace, which thankfully means there aren't any stretched out weaker moments, as so many Pilots / feature-length offerings often suffer from. Of particular highlight is the motorcycle chase, of Street Hawk pursuing the two villains also on motorcycle, through the city and down into the tunnels below. (However, I did wonder what happened to these bad guys after they were caught; they seemed centre to the whole crime spree, but just disappeared after this.)
As injured motorcycle cop Jesse Mach, Rex Smith about gets by. To be honest, it does feel at times as if he's trying a little too hard, like the lead in a highschool play, but I think this is much down to Smith's relative lack of television experience (before this, he mostly worked as a singer).
But my favourite, both as a child and now, is Joe Regalbuto as Norman Tuttle. Such a wonderfully staid, nerdy character – and from an era of TV when nerds really *were* nerds, not the "cool" nerds we get now. He's a really fun character, and comes second only behind Thom Bray's wonderful Murray "The Boz" Bozinsky in Stephen J. Cannell's 'Riptide' in the "great TV nerds of the 1980s" category, that I have just decided should exist as a recognised group.
Jayne Modean plays Sandy McCoy, the Police Public Relations officer whom the injured Jesse must now work with; her role was replaced by a similar character, Rachel Adams (Jeannie Wilson), for the regular series.
It is also interesting to see Christopher Lloyd as "head bad guy" Anthony Corrido. Lloyd is a very varied actor, and this role is a stark contrast to arguably his most famous role, the eccentric, lovable Doc Brown, in 'Back to the Future' (incidentally my all-time favourite movie) that he would next work on after this role.
Regarding Corrido, this is one of my only real gripes about this Pilot, as we are led to feel he is such a menace, yet it never feels to be fully explained what he is up to in sufficient detail (we get some patchy hints about stealing drugs impounded by the Police).
The other spot for cult TV & movies enthusiast is Robert Beltran (playing Jesse's parter and best friend Marty Walsh, who is killed), who would go on to co-star in 'Star Trek: Voyager' in the 1990s-early 2000s.
But other than a couple of very small niggles, I found the Pilot to be very enjoyable. I love the idea, far from 'Knight Rider' always being the hero of the day, that the Street Hawk is considered by the authorities to be a vigilante, and thus disliked by them. (The only other thing I really did pick up on was the rather abrupt ending, as if something more was lost in post-production editing.)
There have been several versions of the 'Street Hawk' Pilot over the years, including several different versions on video release in various countries. The main variant is a version sold to the Canadian home video market, where Street Hawk's firepower is displayed differently (like blue electricity instead of a red laser beam), as well as a couple of dodgy matte effects of Street Hawk jumping that were removed from the regular version, and a couple of minor deleted scenes. This seems to have been from an earlier, pre-broadcast version of the Pilot, and makes a welcome appearance on the extras of the DVD release.
All-in-all, I shouldn't have worried about 'Street Hawk' seeming so terrible all these years later – it's great fun. Yes it does (going from this Pilot, at least) have a real "b-movie" feel to it, but that's all part of the appeal. I really enjoyed watching this Pilot again after all of these years, and look forward to the rest of the episodes. For sheer enjoyment factor, I give the Pilot 10/10.


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During the first week of November, if this source is on the money, we will see the long awaited Nokia phablet. We've shown you a 6 inch panel with a very thin bezel that allegedly will be employed on the device. Earlier speculation had a 6 inch Nokia phablet coming sometime next year.
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We suggest taking this rumor with a grain or two of salt, although we should add that there has been talk of both a Nokia phablet and a Nokia tablet for some time. If you're partial to Nokia and today is your birthday, why not use your allotted wish when you blow out your candles and ask for this road map to come true.
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Recently I posted a article about the possibility of Twitter dying out. I mentioned, that Twitter needs to work on improving itself and this is exaclty what they are doing. Last week I found this graph, that shows the percentidge of spam tweets per day and I'm glad to see, that there has been some remarkable improvements in that area.
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Attkisson's CBS report did not explain Pelosi's security needs
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On the February 8 edition of the CBS Evening News, during a report about the uproar surrounding the issue of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) having access to a military airplane that can fly nonstop to her home district in California, correspondent Sharyl Attkisson stated: "The fuss is over whether Pelosi should fly on the same small jet used by her predecessor Dennis Hastert ... or the much bigger military 757." However, at no time did Attkisson report that the White House and the House sergeant at arms have both defended Pelosi's need for a plane that can fly nonstop to and from her district on security grounds.
As reported by the weblog Talking Points Memo, in a statement released on February 8,Wilson Livingood, the House sergeant at arms, stated:
The fact that Speaker Pelosi lives in California compelled me to request an aircraft that is capable of making non-stop flights for security purposes, unless such an aircraft is unavailable. This will ensure communications capabilities and also enhance security. I made the recommendation to use military aircraft based upon the need to provide necessary levels of security for ranking national leaders, such as the Speaker.
Livingood also noted that Pelosi, as speaker, "requires additional precautions due to her responsibilities as the leader of the House and her Constitutional position as second in the line of succession to the presidency." But Attkisson's report made no mention of Livingood's statement.
Additionally, in a press briefing on February 8, White House press secretary Tony Snow said that "[i]t is important for the Speaker to have this kind of protection and travel." Attkisson's report did include a quote from later in the same press briefing, when Snow said, "I don't believe she's asking to be sent on ... the space shuttle." However, while that quote does suggest that the White House was not attacking Pelosi over her need to be transported by military aircraft, Attkisson did not note that Snow specifically asserted that Pelosi needed access to such a plane for security reasons.
Further, Attkisson reported that "Pelosi insists she never asked for the Air Force 757" but suggested that Pelosi's claim was dubious because "her good friend Congressman Jack Murtha [D-PA], who oversees the military budget, did 'fess up to calling the Defense Department about a plane on Pelosi's behalf."
Media Matters for America noted that, on the February 7 edition of the CBS Evening News, Attkisson uncritically reported the claim by House Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-MO) that Pelosi may use the plane as an "incredible fundraising tool." Unlike Attkisson's February 8 report, however, her report the previous day noted Pelosi's contention that the issue was over whether Pelosi should have access to a plane that could fly nonstop to her district, airing Pelosi's statement that "[i]t's not a question of size, it's a question of distance. We want an aircraft that can reach California" without refueling.
From the February 8 edition of the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric:
ATTKISSON: During floor debate today, Republicans could barely contain their glee --
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: -- to a major airliner--
ATTKISSON: -- over the idea of Speaker Pelosi flying around on the military version of a jet big enough to carry every Democrat in the House.
REP. PATRICK McHENRY (R-NC): Speaker Pelosi asked for carte blanche assess to one of the most extravagant and luxurious airliners in the military arsenal.
ATTKISSON: Pelosi insists she never asked for the Air Force 757 that's been reported, but her good friend, Congressman Jack Murtha, who oversees the military budget, did 'fess up to calling the Defense Department about a plane on Pelosi's behalf. Today, Pelosi suggested the Pentagon may have leaked the plane story as payback.
PELOSI: This is really something that is very strange that the Department of Defense, the Pentagon, which I have been a constant critic of in the war in Iraq, has decided that they would go public about a conversation on an issue that applied to the previous speaker.
ATTKISSON: The fuss is over whether Pelosi should fly on the same small jet used by her predecessor Dennis Hastert -- it reportedly cost the government $5,500 an hour to operate and carries about a dozen passengers -- or the much bigger military 757. That one apparently costs four times as much to operate and is outfitted for about 50 passengers. In civilian use, it can carry well over 200.
The White House, already bracing for major confrontation with the House over Iraq next week, isn't anxious to jump on Pelosi's case about the plane.
SNOW: I don't believe she's asking to be sent on an -- you know, on the space shuttle.
ATTKISSON: Pelosi today suggested sexism may play a role in all of this that -- as the first woman speaker, she wants no less opportunity than the men have had. The Pentagon says that's exactly what she'll get, the same small jet. Katie.
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text: Research Summary Research Thrust by Rakesh Khurana I am trained in organizational sociology and my main areas of interest lie in macro-organizational theory and the dynamics of executive labor markets. To date, my research has focused on two themes. The first revolves around understanding the forces that govern the processes of chief executive officer (CEO) change in large, publicly-held corporations. I pursue research in this area primarily by combining the flexibility of network theory with a deep field-based understanding of the phenomenon. I consider myself part of a growing group of scholars who employ the network perspective and field-based knowledge to re-frame classical economic and sociological explanations of organizational decisions and market outcomes. This approach holds out the promise of a more empirically grounded model of organizational action and a conception that many organizational actions, usually thought to be primarily responsive to objective economic factors such as firm performance and incentives, are also responsive to a variety of social factors including position in a social structure. I view this approach to be a vital infusion of sociological imagination into theoretical territory and empirical settings that have suffered by its absence. The research I have conducted on the CEO labor market has focused on four interrelated processes in this area: the factors that lead to vacancies in the CEO position; factors that affect the choice of successor; the role of market intermediaries such as executive search firms in CEO search; and the consequences of CEO succession and selection decisions for subsequent firm performance and strategic choices. My current research plans grow out of the same interests in the social context of business leadership and the allocation of leadership positions that have motivated my research on the CEO labor market. My first set of projects focus on the 'managerial' implications of my research on the CEO labor market. Here, I am developing cases, articles, and essays about CEO succession and the problems of existence governance institutions that will be published in more managerially-oriented outlets. The second major subject that I am now beginning to study is the evolution of management as a profession. My thoughts on this topic are rooted in the question of how certain occupations within business (not just executive management but also consulting, private equity, and investment banking) have come to require the MBA credential as a prerequisite for entry. The significance of this issue lies in its direct bearing on the question of how professional management has claimed and received legitimation for its role as the steward of a very substantial proportion of society's material wealth and resources—a role that has itself been subject to changing interpretations over the decades since the phenomenon of professional management first appeared on the American scene. Although there is a rich sociological literature on professions, it is focused, for the most part, on licensed professions such as medicine and law. This literature argues that professions are occupational groups that claim jurisdiction over particular arenas of work. In order to claim jurisdiction, a profession must ask "society to recognize its cognitive structure through exclusive rights" (Abbott, 1988: 59). Scholars studying professions argue that societal recognition of such claims, which is what results in the granting of professional status and privileges, is usually achieved either through the legal system or in the realm of public opinion. Law and medicine are professions that rely on the legal system (i.e., state licensing boards). Journalism and social work are examples of professions that are more dependent on public opinion for their ability to monopolize particular types of work. In this context, professional management is unique in that it has relied on neither legal authority for, nor public endorsement of, its claims of jurisdiction over managerial tasks in large publicly held corporations, investment banks, and so forth. Instead—according to my working hypothesis—its jurisdictional authority has been achieved through an interdependent relationship between university-based business schools (which derive a certain measure of their own legitimacy from the university itself, an institution that other American professions have in effect licensed to provide training and credentialing for aspiring professionals) and the corporate workplace. I intend to test this hypothesis by exploring the history of professional business education and the development of particular business occupations that have arisen and evolved in tandem with the university-based business schools. I expect the results of my research on professions to have implications for our understanding of how, exactly, professional managers do, can, or should "contribute to the well-being of society". Relevant questions that I hope to answer include: Where did our current shareholder-centered, agency-based view of the role of professional management come from—particularly in light of the very different one that underlay the founding of the first professional business schools and the granting to them of a place within the university? How does our current view of the role of the professional manager compare with the way that professional responsibility has traditionally been conceived in the other professions? In view of the way that professional roles have recently been evolving in professions such as law or medicine, do market forces inevitably undermine professional autonomy and standards? What would be the potential benefits and drawbacks of management becoming more like the other professions in its structure and culture than it has been during its history to date?Nitin Nohria and I have been writing about making management a profession. 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Eat This, Not That! for Kids is the family-version of the mega popular, Eat This Not That, which focuses on getting adults to make smarter choices when it comes to eating and dining out. With childhood obesity and diabetes rates skyrocketing, authors David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of Men's Health magazine, and co-author Matt Goulding felt the need to create a pediatric version of their bestseller in order to help parents improve the health and eating habits of their children.
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