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What is the work of a PCSO like? by J CAMPBELL
Police community support officers (PCSOs) are uniformed staff whose role is to support the work of police officers and work within their local community. Their role is to assist the police in areas that need a certain level of police presence, but not necessarily the expertise of a trained police officer. They free up some of the time police officers might spend on routine tasks or low-level crime issues, and provide a valuable service to the community.
PCSOs spend most of their time out on patrol, usually on foot or possibly also on a bicycle. They work in pairs or small teams, and in liaison with their police officer colleagues. In some forces they team up with police officers, managed by a police sergeant. They do not have the same powers of arrest as police officers, although they do have the right to detain suspected offenders for up to thirty minutes until a police officer arrives.
They carry radios so that they can communicate with police control rooms and other colleagues.
PSCOs start on about ú15,000 a year.
Hours and environment
PCSOs work 37 hours a week, in a shift system, usually covering the hours between 8am and midnight, including weekends and public holidays. There are opportunities to work part-time and flexible hours.
PCSOs are often based at local police stations in the community safety department, but they spend the majority of their time out on patrol, usually on foot. They may be outside in all weathers. They are often sent out to patrol areas experiencing particular problems, such as estates where there have been a spate of car thefts or burglaries, or communities where there have been complaints about nuisance youths on the streets.
They wear a high-visibility uniform, which is similar to a police uniform, and includes a hat. They may wear a protective vest, but do not carry items such as handcuffs or batons.
Salary and other benefits
These figures are only a guide, as actual rates of pay may vary, depending on the employer and where people live.
Overtime and shift allowances may be available, although this varies between forces.
Skills and personal qualities
Getting in
PCSOs are currently operating in police forces only in England and Wales, and in the British Transport Police. The role of PCSO is still relatively new and numbers are expected to rise. Entry may be competitive.
Vacancies are usually advertised on individual police force websites, in the local press and in recruitment agencies.
Entry for young people
No specific qualifications are required to become a PCSO, and people with a range of experience are welcome to apply.
Employers may look for applicants with some experience of community service, either paid or voluntary, or for those who have studied a course in public services, such as:
The application process includes medical and security checks.
Entry for adults
There are no age restrictions. This is an ideal job for more mature applicants who have experience in other jobs or are returning to work after raising a family.
The training for PCSOs is organised by individual police forces and is not as intensive as that of police officers or special constables. The length of training varies, but usually ranges between three weeks and three or four months. Classroom training is usually organised in-force or at a police training centre. Training consists of a few weeks' classroom and practical modules such as:
After initial training, they first work on the beat with community police officers, before progressing on to independent patrol work.
Getting on
Because the role of PCSO is relatively new, career progression opportunities are still in development. However, experienced PCSOs can use their skills to tutor new recruits. Some police forces offer progression routes to roles as PCSO supervisor or manager.
The role of PCSO is a good starting point for those who are interested in applying to become a police officer.
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POLICE chiefs hope residents will follow their footsteps to make their homes more secure. A new footprint scheme is the latest tactic being used by Northumbria Police to combat sneak thieves.
Over the coming months police community support officers will be testing homes in the worst-hit areas, including West Shields and Hebburn.
They will be on the lookout for people who don't lock their doors and windows. If a home is found to be at risk, its owner will be offered crime prevention advice.
But if no one is at home, officers will leave a calling card in the shape of a foot. The card will contain crime prevention advice to help people keep their homes safe.
The campaign has been launched to prevent thieves taking advantage of the warmer weather as householders leave doors and windows unlocked.
Brazen thieves have been known to simply walk in to people's houses and pick up portable items such as handbags, laptop computers, mobile phones and cash.
Inspector Jerry Goulding of South Shields Police said: " We don't want people to come home to or wake up to a burgled house, so we're leaving a useful leaflet with timely advice about locking their property.
"Often it's only when someone has had items stolen that they really start to think about home security. Just making sure you lock your home can make all the difference. Many of these thefts happen between 10pm and 3am, so it may be that people have gone to bed and simply forgotten to lock up."
The footprint scheme forms part of Chief Constable Mike Craik's pledge of total policing, which is aimed at tackling crime and disorder at all levels.
By LISA NIGHTINGALE
04 July 2006
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Police Officers Called In To Reduce School
Violence POLICE officers are being employed in schools across Sussex to try and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.
Hillcrest School will join The Grove, St Leonards, in having a full time police officer on its staff this September.
The move follows a disturbing recent rise in classroom violence. Almost 1,800 attacks on teachers and support staff have been reported in the last two years, the equivalent of nearly five a day.
Carlos Fernando, a Community Support Officer with Hastings Police, hopes to work with staff and parents to help trouble makers before they end up with a criminal record.
His role will involve tackling bullying, truancy, exclusions and reducing anti-social behaviour within the school, and in the wider area.
PC Fernando said: "I will be working with young people in preventing and detecting petty crime. I will also be on hand to talk to any pupils who are causing real trouble in the classroom.
"It's a big challenge, but with the help of staff and parents I hope to help problem kids to get onto the right path."
17 August 2006
Litter bug given court bill of ú350
Jul 19, 2006
A litter bug who dropped a cider bottle in a Halesowen street has been landed with a ú350 court bill.
Thomas Bywater, aged 22, of Addenbrook Court, Old Hill, was spotted by a police community support officer dropping the litter in Foredraft Street, Halesowen.
Bywater was sent a ú50 fixed penalty fine for littering the street following the offence in January, but failed to pay up.
He was found guilty of littering in his absence at Halesowen Magistrates Court. Magistrates ordered him to pay the ú50 fine plus ú250 costs and ú50 compensation.
After the hearing, Councillor Karen Shakespeare, cabinet member for the environment, said: "We won't tolerate people littering our streets. It is anti-social behaviour which ruins the environment for everyone.
"We take this type of offence very seriously and thanks to our partnership with the police community support officers we are able to bring this sort of prosecution," she added.
'Hiatus' in policing on-street parking
Written by Editorial on 28th September 2006
DRIVERS are being allowed to park illegally in Maidenhead roads unchecked, according to a Royal Borough councillor.
At a town hall meeting on Tuesday deputy mayor of Windsor and Maidenhead Cllr Mike Scott (Lib Dem, Park) said the on-street parking situation in the town is out of hand.
As the boroughĺs representative for Thames Valley Police he said the situation has got out of control since traffic wardens were replaced by police community support officers (PCSOs) in May this year.
At the full council meeting Cllr Scott responded to a question about the parking issue raised by leader of the opposition Cllr David Burbage (Con, Bray). Cllr Scott said there were currently not enough PCSOs to patrol the streets issuing parking fines as well as supporting police officers on bigger jobs such as car crime and drugs. He said: ôThere are not a lot of people coming to the job, so we cannot be as robust as we would like in dealing with the problem.ö He said axing traffic wardens before enough PCSOs were signed up has led to a Ĺhiatusĺ in the regulation of on-street parking. He said wardens were given the option to become PCSOs, but the majority declined.
After the meeting he said: ôIt is regrettable that itĺs not enforced as rigorously as it should be, but the police are quite rightly giving their full attention to more serious criminal activities.ö At the meeting Cllr Burbage said the deputy mayor fought Ĺtooth and nailĺ against the introduction of PCSOs.
Cllr Scott admitted to not being a fan of two-tier policing, but said the council and public should support the system. He encouraged residents to get in touch with the police about cases of illegal parking in the town. In the future illegal parking may be decriminalised and be regulated by parking wardens again, but ones employed by the council rather than the police.
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'Say No to Violence'
Protection for NHS staff
A PIONEERING campaign is being launched to help hospital staff get on with caring for patients without fear of abuse or assault. It is the initiative by the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, the police and the Safer Leeds Partnership.
Last year, the trust recorded 308 cases of assault against staff. Although most of these were verbal rather than physical in nature, it has been concluded that some hospital patients and visitors feel it is acceptable to behave in a threatening manner towards staff.
The joint Say No to Violence initiative is due to be officially launched at the St James's Hospital Gledhow Wing next Monday.
As part of the campaign, four West Yorkshire Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have been identified to work specifically in Leeds hospitals, patrolling sites and providing back-up to the trust's own security team.
The assignment will be accompanied by a high profile poster campaign and extra training for staff on how to manage anti-social behaviour.
Trust chairman Martin Buckley said: "It is absolutely essential that healthcare staff are allowed to get on with the business of caring for patients without feeling threatened."
In addition to an increased police presence, the initiative will see 6,000 leaflets distributed to staff with tips on dealing with difficult individuals.
As reported recently in the Yorkshire Evening Post a new Dispersal Order covering the city centre has also been extended to cover the Leeds Infirmary site.
PCSOs will have the use of dedicated on-site police offices so that they can keep in close contact with police control rooms in the event of an incident.
The trust's Head of Security Peter Foy said: "We are delighted to have been chosen by West Yorkshire Police to work with them on this high-profile campaign.
"We have had a close working relationship with the force for many years but the new initiative will take joint working to a new level. Together we are working towards a 'zero tolerance' approach to anti-social behaviour in our hospitals."
The Say No to Violence initiative has the full backing of health unions, the Leeds Safety Partnership and Safer Leeds. 20 July 2006
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Ban on public drinking in village centre welcomed
ROWDY drinkers in Clowne could find themselves ú500 worse off if they're caught boozing in the village centre as of this week.
Recreation Close, Neale Street, North Road and Rectory Road are all part of a new Alcohol Control Zone, meaning anyone drinking outside pub boundaries could be stopped and fined by police.
Bolsover Council decided to make the move after a public consultation found that 97 per cent of local people thought it was a good idea.
"Clowne has had significant problems in the past with rowdy and anti-social behaviour, which can be linked to alcohol," said Coun Brian Murray-Carr, cabinet member for community safety who added that the council was hopeful that locals would abide by the new laws for the good of the community.
"It's not that we want to stop people enjoying themselves, but for them to realise they must act and behave responsibly or face the consequences. We are confident that the adoption of these new powers will help reduce and tackle the problems to make the community a safer, more pleasant area for people to enjoy."
The new scheme means police will now have the powers to confiscate and dispose of bottles of alcohol and fine people up to ú500 ľ failure to comply could lead to arrest.
Clowne Parish Council chairman Karl Reid said he welcomed the new laws and said it will help the parish council in their continuing battle with under age drinkers.
"When the district council contacted us we thought it was a great idea, and we have worked with them to extend it to the area round Rectory Road as that is where the young people hang out," he said. "It will be good for the village as it will help to reduce the fear of crime which is definitely an issue here. As a council we have been proactive in addressing this, so the new Alcohol Control Zone will be a great help."
The parish council has already contributed financially towards two new Police Community Support Officers, who will start work in the next few weeks.
Coun Reid says the scheme is a good example of how partnership working is helping to move the community forward.
"We as a council can't do it on our own, Bolsover can't do it on its own and neither can the police. The only way we can get problems like this sorted is by working together. And everyone is looking forward to seeing how this new initiative befits the village," he said.
15 September 2006
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Car parking crackdown welcomed
May 24 2006
By Dean Valler
SHOPKEEPERS have welcomed a police crackdown on thoughtless drivers blocking up streets in Coventry.
The campaign aims to tackle dangerous and thoughtless motorists in the Foleshill area.
The idea is to free up spaces for shoppers and residents and stop cars parking unnecessarily in Foleshill Road and surrounding streets.
It is aimed chiefly at cars for sale left on the road and runs until Saturday.
Sergeant Nigel Green, of the Foleshill neighbourhood policing team, said: "The cars we're targeting are causing an unnecessary obstruction.
"They are using up car parking spaces that would otherwise be used by customers for local businesses or by local residents."
Paul Liversidge, aged 40, owns Four Seasons flower shop, in Foleshill Road, and said he was "delighted" with the impact of the operation.
He is also chairman of the Blue Ribbon residents' association in the area and added: "Everyone walking up and down the street is saying how much they appreciate this.
"You should see it on a Saturday morning - we can have as many as 22 cars left for sale in Foleshill Road and surrounding streets.
"It's gone from one extreme to the other and really did need to stop.
"Thanks to this police operation, I'm pleased to say it now looks as though things will very much improve."
Mohammed Saleen, aged 40, owns Choice Cuts men's hairdressers in Foleshill Road, and said customers had often complained about lack of parking spaces.
He said: "Why should we abide by the rule that we can only park in Foleshill Road for half-an-hour at a time when cars for sale are left here for days on end?"
Father-of-five Sarfraz Khan, 55, who lives in Eld Road, Edgwick, off Foleshill Road, said the clampdown had come "not before time" and said it sent out a strong message.
He added: "Often cars are parked all over the pavement as well, which obstruct elderly or poorly sighted people, so this campaign really helps to address that problem."
A total of six cars left for sale in Foleshill Road were seized in the first day of the operation.
The vehicles were taken to police compounds, the owners were notified and will have to pay to have the cars released.
Owners may also be charged with causing an unnecessary obstruction or be issued with a fine.
The operation has been carried out by West Midlands Police officers, community support officers, Coventry City Council community wardens and parking attendants.
It was initiated after concerns were raised by residents in Foleshill.
OUT ON PATROL FOR SCHOOL TRUANTS TRUANCY patrols have been on the streets of Doncaster again.
The initiative involved 14 police officers and police community support officers, accompanied by 14 officers from the Doncaster Council's community and schools social work service, and aimed to promote the importance of regular attendance at school.
In total 89 children were spoken to on Tuesday, 16 of whom were taken back to school. The remaining pupils were either out of school for legitimate reasons, with parents or excluded, Sergeant Steve Butler, head of the safer neighbourhood team for the town centre, explained.
Children aged between five and 16 out in the town centre were approached by officers to find out why they were not in school. Unsupervised pupils were taken back to school and their details recorded so that a letter could be sent home.
Parents accompanying children who should have been at school were issued with a letter and a leaflet telling them about the law relating to truancy, and outlining their responsibility in ensuring that their child regularly attends.
Pc Bryan Evans, who was involved in the operation, explained how engaging the parents could help resolve any issues that might be going on behind the scenes: "It might be that they are genuinely not very well or unable to go to school, but it might be that they are not going to school every Tuesday because of a history lesson or because they are getting bullied. Once we find this out the education service and the school can get involved to try and solve the problem."
There is still the potential for a parent to end up in court charged with not making their children attend school, and this warning was included in the leaflet handed out. However, this would be after a prolonged period of persistent absence.
Sgt Butler said he was pleased with the outcomes of the operation and said: "From a police point of view and an anti-social point of view this kind of patrol is important because children who are truanting may well be involved in criminal activity and anti-social behaviour." Sgt Butler added that most parents were co-operative with the officers, though did admit some were "quite vocal in their opposition".
One parent who was spoken to by officers, who did not wish to be named, said she agreed with the idea: "My son is not in school because he's hurt his leg, but I definitely think it is good idea. There are too many kids hanging out on the street when they should be school and causing trouble."
No-one from the community and schools social work service at Doncaster Council was allowed to talk to the press.
09 March 2006
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Get our police back on the beat
The scene, Broadway, Didcot, the time, Sunday afternoon.
I noticed that as usual on the Sabbath, there was a marked absence of people and cars when, to my horror, I noticed a heinous villain perpetuating a serious crime.
I thought where is the police helicopter, the riot police or even a bobby on his bike armed with a big stick and trusty whistle?
Was a murder taking place? A paedophile stalking children? An armed robbery in progress?
It was even worse than that
Someone had parked on a double yellow line while nipping into the video shop. To my relief, I saw one of Didcot's pretending police (aka a community support officer) emerge from the shadows and, to my relief, immediately began writing out a ticket.
These people seem to add little value to the community and appear to wander aimlessly about in their fluorescent jackets wasting shoe leather. Perhaps if the powers-that-be dropped all this PC nonsense (no pun intended), freed good police officers from spending all day filling in forms and got them back on the beat where they belong, we would see a drop in crime and less of the mindless yobbery which exists in every town.
I used to have policemen as friends in the old days. But it now seems to be the Government's intention to make a criminal of everyone. It is now a case of them and us, with nearly everyone having no time for the police. Bring back the good old days.
Tony Anchors, Didcot
9:25am Tuesday 9th May 2006
PCSOs play a crucial role
I write in response to Tony Anchors's letter, Get our police back on beat (Oxford Mail, May 9), and to address the concern raised over the use of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) in Didcot.
Mr Anchors criticises the issuing of a parking ticket to a car parked on double yellow lines in the town.
I would like to assure him that this is just one part of the crucial role that PCSOs play in the policing of our towns.
The South Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership drew up its priorities following a period of public consultation.
One of these, highlighted by local people, was concern about road safety and it is therefore important to us to enforce parking restrictions. Double yellow lines are there for a reason. Parking at that point of the road causes an obstruction and can cause dangers to pedestrians and other road users.
As to the use of PCSOs throughout the town, I would like to emphasise that they are an important part of the policing team. They have been influential in bringing about an overall reduction in crime and an increase in the number of crimes solved in Didcot over the last year.
I will continue to enforce parking restrictions and continue to use PCSOs to deal effectively with low-level crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour and to ensure that Didcot remains a safe place to live and work, in line with what residents have requested from us.
JILL SIMPSON (Supt) Area Commander, South Oxfordshire Thames Valley Police
10:08am Friday 12th May 2006
PCSO duties
PCSOs are not police officers and do not perform the same duties.
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PCSOs can cruise the streets of rural Boston (in 2006)
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PCSO Rules of Engagement
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Police raid nets porn and pirated DVDs
By Matt Wilkinson
DVDs including hardcore pornographic films, the latest cinema releases and illegal music CDs have been seized following an investigation into dodgy dealings at a car boot sale in Oxford yesterday.
Police and trading standards officers found 1,621 counterfeit film titles and 300 CDs on sale at the Big Ben's Car Boot Sale at the Kassam Stadium in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, yesterday.
Illegal DVDs stashed in bags in a car boot included the recent cinema releases Superman Returns and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest as well as more than 300 hardcore pornographic movies.
The weekly event, which is not run by Oxford United, takes place opposite The Vue cinema where most of the seized titles have only recently been released on to the big screen.
The raid followed an investigation by Oxfordshire County Council trading standards officers where 'spotters' moved secretly round the car boot sale identifying illegal retailers. In the boot of one car, five bags filled with pirate movies were discovered and a search of a nearby van uncovered illegal music CDs.
The illicit recordings were on sale for ú5 each making the haul of seized goods worth more than ú9,500. Organisers of the event have called the illegal traders the scourge of car boot sales.
Pc Martyn Wills, of the Blackbird Leys neighbourhood team, said: "These raids ensure the integrity of the car boot sale so it can be enjoyed by the whole community. "Working in partnership with external organisations we are helping to rid the estate of the criminal element which adversely affects community tranquility by keeping these people away from this car boot sale."
Five police officers were joined by six plainclothed trading standards officers and four police community support officers for the raid at 10am.
The pornographic recordings will now be studied for their illegal content before any criminal proceedings are launched. Richard Webb, group manager of trading standards, said: "This illegal trade affects the business of local independent and larger traders. "We know much further up the chain this illegal behaviour is linked to more serious organised crime. The people behind this are largely in organised criminal gangs. Some are involved in drugs and people trafficking."
Trading standards experts believe most of the titles have been shipped to England from Asia. Three men from London have been quizzed by police on the sale of the DVDs and CDs but there were no arrests.
Police have vowed to continue to monitor the car boot sale. The raid was welcomed by Richard Franklin, proprietor of the Big Ben Car Boot Sale. He said: "It is an ongoing problem. We thought we had got rid of this activity it is disastrous for the integrity of car boot sales. "We cooperate with trading standards whereever possible and anyone we catch will be thrown out for good. "But as in this case, if they are not selling them openly on the stall, it is very difficult to deal with. We are pretty strict and we do everything we can to stop this scourge of car boot sales."
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Data Network Technician
Shentel in Rustburg, VA 24588 USA
Responsible for installation, configuration and performance monitoring of data network communications equipment, including, servers, routers, switches, software, and other network equipment. Working under general supervision, the Data Network Technician will perform and/or assist in the routine testing, analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of operational network resources.
a. Assist with troubles for managed networks, Broadband access (DSL), VOIP, card access and other data network troubles adhering to Shentel's Network Trouble Reporting Procedure.
b. Assist with executing network equipment upgrades.
c. Review and complete daily work requests and service orders associated with data network core infrastructure, optical equipment, routers, switches and complex customer configurations.
d. Install, configure, and test Data Network hardware and software.
e. Perform and/or assist with software upgrades on data network equipment.
f. Troubleshoot data network problems.
g. Perform weekly and monthly back-ups.
h. Perform preventive maintenance routines.
i. Support Tier 1 and Tier 2 Technical Support.
j. Support after hours network troubleshooting.
k. Evaluate network needs and help determine appropriate hardware and/or software upgrades, changes, and/or replacements.
l. Assist with the installation of new and proposed data, storage, and telecommunication applications.
m. Responsible for following, supporting, and enforcing all internal control processes and procedures.
Qualification Requirements:
a. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. BS Computer Science preferred.
b. Experience: Minimum two years networking/telephony experience or equivalent as well as experience with common Data Network components including routers, switches, modems.
c. Skills Summary: Proven troubleshooting skills and ability to understand complex relationships between components. Good problem solving skills for hardware and software related issues.
d. Licenses or Certifications: Valid driver's license
e. Special Requirements: Participate in on-call rotation, must be able to lift 50 pounds.
f. Cisco CCNA preferred
Knowledge of:
a. Common network protocols used in networking and Data Network transport standards including Etherrnet, ADSL, T1, T3, ATM, and Frame Relay
About Shentel:
Shentel (NASDAQ: SHEN) is a regional telecommunications company successfully providing a broad range of telecommunication solutions for over 100 years. Shentel is committed to enriching the lives of the customers we serve with the highest quality telecommunication services by making major investments in technology, using innovative thinking and delivering high quality local customer service that makes using technology easy. It is our vision to provide rural communities with access to the same level of telecommunications services as those found anywhere else in the US. With operations in multiple states, we provide our customers with wireline and wireless telephone, Cable TV, and Internet. In addition, Shentel is proud to be an affiliate of Sprint. We own and operate the more than 500 towers that comprise our wireless network and employ the teams who work in our Sprint stores, provide customer service, and operate the wireless network. We are looking for dedicated people with professional attitudes who take pride in providing superior customer service, closing sales and driving the success of all of the facets of our business. We're Shentel. Always connected to you.
We offer competitive wages and a full benefits package that includes up to an 8% company contribution towards your 401(k). Visit www.shentel.com to learn more.
Shentel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a
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The serious assault of a 20-year-old Dunedin man by a group of youths is being investigated by Dunedin police.
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It appeared the assault was unprovoked.
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The Wrestling 5 & 1 11.10.12: Eve Torres vs. Brooke Tessmacher
Last Week:
Future Versus Updates:
* Brooke Tessmacher has two wins, two away from a return engagement with the Hall of Bang…
* Candice Michelle is officially added to the Hall…
* Tiffany will receive a new opportunity at the Hall as soon as the opportunity is available…
This Week:
The Choice Is Yours!
Eve Torres vs. Brooke Tessmacher
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The reason Candice is winning so easily is because you are putting her up against nobodies. I mean seriously, Amy Webber? Carmella? I think Snooki wrestled more matches than they did. And as far as your list featuring past women, whatever, you can do whatever you want. I just think it's a joke. You don't see TV sites, or movie sites, or music sites comparing today's hotties to ones from a decade ago. Sure, they are mentioned from time to time, but I don't see today's actresses being ranked lower than a prime Pamela Anderson. But maybe it's like you say, wrestling is such a niche product that has produced practically zero mainstream stars, that 1998 Trish Stratus pics should always be the standard bearer. Long live the (aging) queen.
As far as Undertaker's streak goes, I don't see what "mystique" there is to protect. The guy already makes less appearances than Brock Lesnar as it is. So we let him retire undefeated… so he can disappear in to obscurity and never be seen again? What a great way to make money! Look, WWE has already milked it dry with all the t-shirts and DVDs. The guy is practically retired anyway. Not to mention he HIMSELF has said it should end at some point. You marks keep comparing it to real sports, which is totally ridiculous since nobody outside of the "WWE Universe" even knows or cares about the Undertaker. Ali, Marciano, guys like that will be in legit record books. The only book that will cover Taker's streak is the WWE Encyclopedia. If you can't see the difference suggest you get out more and see the real world once in a while. – Jake
My rebuttal would only serve to repeat your own counterargument that wrestling is a niche product. There are only a number of females I can choose, and – as I've said before – it's the least important part of the column for me. As for choosing Amy and Carmella, I honestly feel that both are hotter than Candice, but of course it appears I'm in the minority. All in all, if you guys want different chicks in the Versus, then throw some names out there instead of complaining.
As for The Undertaker, yet again, it's one of those things that will never be agreed upon. I don't see the upside of an end to the streak. I won't compare it to any real sport, or anything for that matter, I'll simply say that I don't want to see it and don't see enough positive to make it happen.
I think they missed their chance for making a star by not having Ryback go over at HITC. There was a buzz for Ryback on the Raws leading up to HITC but to have him be beat by a ref screwjob is pretty weak. There was the feeling that the company might be willing to get behind him now but that's gone. At least if Lesnar would've come back to cost him the title, you'd think that "ok, he must be a big deal if they bring Lesnar out to defeat him." I've been reading that the reason the WWE didn't use Lesnar is because he and HHH have something lined up. They could've done this by having HHH cost Lesnar his match against Ryback at SS for revenge. The problem is that the WWE is in a holding pattern by the Rock announcing his shot at the Rumble so early. There are 3 wrestlers having major spots at WM this year that aren't active, Rock, Lesnar, and UT. The WWE can't pull the trigger on anyone new (Ziggler or Ryback are the two I think are ready) with those other guys "on hold" til it's Mania Time. The only other thing I think might happen is Ryback beat Show for the title at WM. I was somewhat excited going into the PPV because I thought we might be getting something new. I was relieved that I didn't waste my money when I read the review Monday morning. I don't think we're getting anything new til after Mania. Or maybe even after Extreme Rules. – Kung Fu Panda
I think the Lesnar factor would have added a lot to the current storyline, and would make it more interesting considering Punk would have a monster of his own. Your point of the holding pattern is well noted and I can see it as an issue since they cannot stray too far off of what they have planned considering there are already things in place. One positive is that in a sense, they did make a new star…although, I'm not sure how long Maddox will last.
Dolph will NEVER be the future of WWE. The Miz has a better shot at being the future. –
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I think Cody has a much better chance at being the guy than Dolph Ziggler. Promo skills/characterization are much more important then ring skills and Cody has them down and Dolph doesn't. Maybe Dolph dose and we haven't seen them, but he's been around since 2007 and I can't remember a single promo he's done. Tony you're high on Dolph because he shows arrogance, what he needs to show is that he can be entertaining. Cody has made everything he's done after legacy work.
Still, I think that the next hogan austin cena guy isn't around yet. Vince likes to push those guys immediatetly. Austin, Rock Undertaker, Cena Orton, and Batista were in the WWE for less than 3 years before they won the title.
And can we please stop pretending Seth Rollins is going be a major star. He's great in the ring but there are people in the wwe right now much better and they aren't less boring than drying paint. He's probably only been kept around to help ppl in deveolpmental with their ring work. Dean Ambrose on the other hand i think has massive potential and could possibly be the guy if he doesn't piss anyone off in the back. he's everybit as good in the ring as Rollins and is always very entertaining. – *_%
I truly believe that Dolph has what it takes, he just hasn't been given the opportunity yet. It'll come. Seth IS great in the ring, and he has a lot of hype around him, but I have to agree that in watching him rise in NXT, it's become pretty boring. Maybe it's the gimmick that he's trying to stretch and only comes off as Punk-lite. I don't know, but he needs a charismatic injection, soon.
Candice Michelle. Funny Amy is up against her, and Amy was JUST in the news for her laptop being stolen so she released the nudes. Odd lol.
Anyway, on to the point of Cody Rhodes, he's sustained success so far in his career with a couple IC title reigns and tag team title reigns with various wrestlers, and might again with Damien. But, when it comes to breaking out, Cody might not fit the description of a "McMahon superstar", but neither did CM Punk. And Punk held the WWE title for almost a year now, not saying if/when the choice is made to crown Cody he would but it's something to think about. Even a World Heavyweight title reign for Rhodes would be a thing to get behind. Not only is he relatively young, but he seems to have been around a long time despite debuting back in 2007, he has good pedigree with his dad being a big name in the business, and he's been champion before. I think Cody could very well be the next John Cena with a more defined gimmick, and I'm not talking about being "dashing" and coming out and looking in a mirror, or having baggers ere well wearing a mask. – RJ
I chose Amy simply because of the story of her nudes being out there, actually. As far as Cody, I totally see him as a future player in the WWE. Not only is it in his blood, he oozes natural charisma and has been able to take any gimmick given to him and make it unique and entertaining. I don't disagree with him as the future, I simply feel that in the WWE mold, Dolph fits it better.
TNA presents Turning Point 2012, the follow-up to Bound For Glory, from the world famous Impact Zone at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida!
You could argue that the card has had a stronger build than the company's signature event, as Austin Aries and Jeff Hardy have had another month to develop their main event feud. Plus, Aces and Eights has two unmasked members (Devon and Doc), and both are competing on the card.
We also get what is sure to be a classic as AJ Styles, Bobby Roode and James Storm go to war over the right to be named No. 1 Contender. The stakes are even higher for the loser of the fall, as he won't get another world title opportunity before Bound For Glory 2013.
Television Championship – No Disqualification
Samoa Joe (champion) vs. Magnus
Woah, a television title match with build! Joe has been motivated for all of 2012, and Magnus is a star in the making for TNA. Which leads me to the biggest problem with this match—picking a winner.
Joe has more to do with the TV title, but Magnus is ready to carry the gold. Much like Bound For Glory, Joe can go over but Magnus can still be kept strong. Maybe Joe wins with the Muscle Buster because Magnus keeps escaping his submission attempts. I do want to see Magnus unseat Joe, but I want him to do it in an Impact Wrestling main event, not a PPV undercard match.
Winner: Samoa Joe (still TV champion)
Doc vs. Joseph Park
Doc? You had how many weeks to come up with a name and you're going with Doc? I don't care what Doc stands for, I still would have preferred Isaiah Cash. But the former Luke Gallows isn't the real story of this match, Joseph Park is. Park is on the brink of making us forget about Abyss for good—and I say we keep it that way!
Park will have all of the fan support, but Doc is going to have some back-up with him. That's all Doc will need to come out ahead in this match.
Winner: Doc
Tara & Jesse vs. Eric Young & ODB
Let's see…three people I don't care about and Tara. Best case scenario is Eric T Jesse take a walk and head to the great outdoors—for good. That leaves Tara and ODB, a pair easily capable of putting on a good match. Worst case scenario is a crapfest full of crappy spots and crappy comedy.
I'll tell ya what, TNA. Keep this thing short and we'll call it all even, okay?
Winner: Tara & Jesse
X-Division Championship
Rob Van Dam (champion) vs. Joey Ryan
No offense to Joey Ryan, but the fact that he's at the front of the line for an X-Division title shot is pretty telling about the state of the division. However, most of the best challengers (namely Kenny King and Christian York) are faces, so a heel champion does make the most sense. Just not yet. This could easily span another PPV or more.
Winner: Rob Van Dam (still X-Division champion)
Devon vs Kurt Angle
Remind me again why Bully Ray isn't getting another crack at Devon here? I love "old man Angle" and all, but this isn't what the fans want to see, TNA! This has clusterfuck written all over it, and I totally expect to see involvement from Bully Ray, Sting (if he's still living), Joseph Park, Doc, Aces & Eights members and who knows who else.
Basically, I don't see a winner coming out of this match.
Winner: No one (no contest)
World Tag Team Championship
Chavo Guerrero Jr & Hernandez vs. Christopher Daniels & Kazarian
A great wrestling tag team versus Los Stereotypicos. Who do you think goes over? The Eddie Guerrero Tribute Band, what's who!
But take nothing away from the match itself, it should be highly entertaining. But the finish won't be pleasing—to me, at least.
Winners: Chavo & Hernandez (still Tag Team champions)
#1 Contender's Match
Bobby Roode vs. James Storm vs. AJ Styles
The loser of the fall won't get a World Championship match until (at least) Bound For Glory 2013
Now this will be a great match! I am very excited about this one, and I think it will deliver. We didn't need Storm and AJ at odds on Impact Wrestling, but it's paint-by-numbers booking on a show where I have been asking them to keep it simple. So I can live with that.
The bigger story is the loser—who won't get a world title shot for almost a year. I'm going with Storm—to lose the fall.
Winner: Bobby Roode (pins James Storm)
World Championship – Ladder Match
Jeff Hardy (champion) vs. Austin Aries
I'd just like to point this out: Austin Aries…still a TNA main eventer! He faces Jeff Hardy once again, and I expect him to lose once again. The redemption story is completed for Jeff Hardy, and we need to get a few PPV title defenses in before Hardy loses as part of the Aces & Eights storyline.
Again, this will be a great match regardless of the finish. I suspect that finish will see Jeff Hardy hoisting the championship belt(s) up high.
Winner: Jeff Hardy (and still TNA World Champion)
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You Decide: Will you be purchasing the PPV this weekend?
I must concede that I know next to nothing about the Senate race of Connecticut other than the fact that Linda is, and has ran for it numerous times. Nor am I WWE's financial adviser, telling them to spend their money in certain ways. I am, however, a fan of their product and agree with numerous people when I say that this Senate race didn't exactly do anything to help. Many mark the Senate as the reason for the PG change in the product of the WWE, and although it may be true, I don't find the end of her race to be the end of that idea, either. Similar to Gavin Napier's thoughts, I can see the positive effect of the PG Era, business wise. Moreover, the WWE has a built-in fanbase that will stick with them for years on end, and perhaps when these younger fans that they are feeding off of get older, then we'll get a bit more mature content. For what it's worth, we were once these kids, weren't we? Sure, we had our beloved Attitude Era, but I can't help but feel that changes such as Wellness, banning head chairshots, special care for concussions, and yes even the PG Era has brought a lot of positivity to the product and to the health of the wrestlers.
Back to the Senate race. Linda has lost, and I hear rumblings of her continuing to go at it. I also hear that her campaign wasn't the nicest one out there, and did a lot of mudslinging. I've seen enough political campaigns to last me a lifetime (or at least 4 years), so I did not look to see the angle she used, but it has GOT to be tough to be the wife of Vince McMahon, the promoter of the largest wrestling organization in the world, and prove that you're worthy of a Senate seat. I don't know when the WWE will alter its direction to a more mature content, but I can assume, and my assumptions point to a 5-10 year mark, when those screaming kids, with their toothless grins are in their late teen years, with pimples fading and libidos raging, come to fruition and demand something more.
You Decide: Did the Senate race of Linda McMahon kill the WWE?
Episode 422: August 09, 2012
We start the show with Bully Ray and his Twittah Machine making a claim that James Storm is running the Aces and Eights. The promos were average, but continued to set a bit of intrigue behind Aces and Eights.
The wrestling wasn't all that great this week, although the AJ vs Angle match was pretty solid. Although right now, Aces and Eights have a pretty solid storyline going, they seemed to have been too present on this week's episode, and with a PPV to sell that weekend, they may have wanted to minimize that. Not to say they didn't sell the upcoming PPV, but nearly every segment after a commercial had something to do with them.
Other Notes:
– RVD is still every bit as boring as he was in the WWE.
– Is that really Bischoff's kid? He sucks…
– Robbie E has lasted much longer than he should have…does he disappear between this time and now?
– The Contract signing was like most.
I was going to review the PPV, too, but had trouble….getting a copy. I'll have it next week.
You Decide: With the PPV being the next thing I watch, what do I have to look forward to?
On the 10/29 episode of RAW, we saw Mick Foley attempt to continue the storyline with CM Punk by proposing a Survivor Series match. I was on board immediately, as the members of said match all had a beef, and it harkened the days of the past when multiple storylines were combined for this November PPV. I believe the only thing I complained about was the execution in which the members were announced, as if they were handpicked for a specific reason, having nothing to do with the current feud they were a part of. At any rate, it was a great set up for a PPV that was still weeks away.
Another storyline that took off on Monday was Dolph shoehorning himself into the idiotic and TNA-lite (who ever thought that'd be said) affair angle. Although the storyline itself is craptastic and makes no sense, whatsoever, I thought it would be the perfect way for Dolph to escalate himself into the main event scene. Having a match with Cena in which he looked great, even though we know who would win, would have been great for Dolph. It could have very well cemented him as someone to be taken seriously, and that Money in the Bank briefcase would suddenly hold more weight.
For whatever reason, Vince McMahon feared that there was a lack of interest and changed the card for the upcoming PPV. So instead of a Punk led team going head to head with a Foley led team, including Ryback, we have Ryback and Punk removed and put into a Triple Threat with…John Cena. Now I am well aware that having Dolph become the new captain of the team is, in a sense, a main event slot, but as I said, he's a part of a team. I sorely wanted Dolph to stand on his own, and I think a match with Cena at a PPV would do just that. Instead, we have more of the same + Ryback. Admittedly, I'm not claiming that the PPV will be bad, I simply don't see the reason for the change. Logically, CM Punk will not lose, otherwise they would have had this as the main event a while ago. The tag match was so that the title didn't have to be on the line – and there's not a damned thing wrong with that. This seems like a move to keep things stable, yet there wasn't much of a change to happen if we went the original route, and I dare say that the matches would have been better.
You Decide: Did Vince McMahon effectively destroy the Survivor Series card with his decision?
Sassy Stephie joins the Greg DeMarco Show!
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Watching this never gets old…
Hit up the 'Mania on the TWITTER (so Ashish will like me, okay?)
Why did I not know about this chick prior to today? Should have kept recapping NXT…
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Randle's Wrestling News Experience!
The Tuesday Communique With Big Dick Nick Marsico!
The Wednesday Wrestling Week That Was With Sam "Thick Ham" Smith!
Kelly's Thursday Sports Entertainment News with Sean "Long Dong" Kelly!
Napier's Handicapping the News!
Fact or Fiction featuring the "Aussie with the Body" Mathew Sforcina and Michael "Don't call me Jackson" Uphoff!
Plenty to talk about in the comments!
And this week's Versus Battle of the Bang—(Eve Torres vs. Brooke Tessmacher)—You Make the Call!
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Having announced their comeback earlier today, SHINee is now here to greet fans for the Lunar New Year dressed in hanbok.
The group shared, "Happy Lunar New Year, we hope that this year may be filled with only good things. We hope that you eat a lot of delicious food and spend an enjoyable and happy time with your families during the holiday. SHINee will also be making a comeback with our 3rd full-length album and will show our hard working images through our activities so we ask for your love and support."
SHINee will also greet fans through their upcoming Lunar New Year special, MBC's 'SHINee's Wonderful Day', to air on the 10th, and will show the boys traveling to various countries (check out the teaser here).
Following the program, the boys will return on February 19th with title track "Dream Girl"!
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Likely Nuclear or BioTerrorist Attack? What Evidence For It?
The establishment news media are all up in a panic tonight, because of a new report from the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism. The commission's report provides a very specific warning:
"The Commission believes that unless the world community acts decisively and with great urgency, it is more likely than not that a weapon of mass destruction will be used in a terrorist attack somewhere in the world by the end of 2013."
Specific warnings like this require specific evidence, and clear criteria for determining future risk. I've read the report, entitled World At Risk, and it lacks these things. All the report offers us is vague assertions such as "the globalization of the life sciences and technology has created new risks of misuse by states and terrorists." That might be true, but what specifically are those risks, and how exactly how much of a chance of violence do these risks create? The report doesn't say, because it can't.
The Commission predicts a likelihood of a WMD terrorist attack somewhere in the world of over 50% in the next five years. Where's the math behind that statistic? There is none.
The Commission doesn't really have enough facts to actually predict a terrorist attack. It doesn't have any rational reasons for specifically asserting that a weapons of mass destruction attack is "more likely than not" to happen before the end of 2013. The Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism just wants to believe that such WMD terrorism is likely in the next four years.
And why, oh why, would the Commission on the Prevention of WMD Proliferation and Terrorism want to believe and warn that a WMD terrorist attack is likely to take place over the next four years unless they are listened to? Well, that's what their commission exists for, isn't it? What would they be for, if they didn't have warnings? Why else, other than if we were in danger, would anyone listen to the Commission?
What's should we expect the Commission to do – report that there's no reason for its existence?
If the report World At Risk were honest, it would be entitled World Mostly Not At Risk. Even if the Commission's prediction were to come true, and there was a terrorist weapons of mass destruction attack some time in the next five years, most of the world wouldn't feel the impact. The number of people killed in weapons of mass destruction attacks since World War II is far, far less than the number of people killed in by conventional means, even in the War in Iraq, after all.
History shows that the risk of death from a conventional weapon is astronomically higher than the risk of death from weapons of mass destruction. So, why is there all the hype about weapons of mass destruction, and no Commission on the Prevention of Conventional Weapons Proliferation and Terrorism? The answer is depressingly simple: There is relatively little significant corporate profit from the manufacture of weapons of mass destruction, but monumental corporate profit from the manufacture of conventional weapons that cause mass destruction every year.


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Can you be THE driver?
Have you got what it takes to be a Formula 1 driver? In case you're asking yourself this question, Intel has recently launched a website that helps you finding the answer.
Developed by Hello Design the site offers a bunch of ability challenges to test your reactivity.
It's a nice branding exercise for Intel that reinforces its association with the Formula 1 world. What I like in particular is the fact that it isn't only a driving game, meaning that they put a bit of an effort in creating something different.


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"Raising healthy replacements for tomorrow's dairy herds is a core focus of what we do when it comes to helping our producers with their baby calves and heifers," says Ann Hoskins, Calf Products Manager for Vita Plus. "The Vita Plus Calf Summit was a natural extension of that focus, to bring leading industry experts from around the world together to share ideas and the latest research that calf raisers could take home and implement."
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Have we become so obsessed with working and sports that church and our civic duties are all but forgotten?
To the Editor:
I read with sadness your article regarding the sinkage of membership in Voorheesville's Kiwanis Club. As an active member of my church, I see a trend here that is disturbing. We, too, suffer from lack of active participation of younger people.
I always marvel at the number of people at the Kiwanis-sponsored soccer games on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. I think how wonderful it is to see children, parents, and grandparents taking an active role as coach, player, or spectator. I figure there has to be at least 700 people there each Saturday morning.
I know that the local high school Key Club, which is sponsored by Kiwanis, is extremely active. So why don't people realize that volunteering for these important not-for-profit and civic groups is important?
John F. Kennedy said, "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
Have we all forgotten this or maybe some of you were too young to remember these words. We are so blessed to live in a community like the Town of New Scotland but where would we be without the volunteers of Kiwanis, our churches, the school board and the library board, PTA?
Have we become so obsessed with working and sports that church and our civic duties are all but forgotten?
I hope this might be a wake-up call to some people to take a more active role and give back to your community. The options are endless and the results are so self-rewarding.
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THE COMMUTE: If you did not attend the Brooklyn Transit Fare Hike Hearing held at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Brooklyn last Monday because of the nor'easter, you have another chance. Another hearing will be held in Manhattan tomorrow evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. You also can pre-register on line here.
The Brooklyn hearing should have been rescheduled. Seniors and the disabled should not have been expected to brave the nor'easter, especially without full subway service. The MTA did not care, however. Fewer than 50 people showed up, one of the lowest turnouts ever. "I didn't hear anyone calling for not having the election," MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota said. "We have to continue. We have to move forward."
Last week I complimented Chairman Lhota on how well the MTA handled Hurricane Sandy and how well the agency works in times of crises. They were even considerate enough to provide two days of free fares. Well it looks like the crisis is over as far as the MTA is concerned, because it's back to business as usual. A typically heartless MTA was unconcerned that residents in Sea Gate and Gerritsen Beach, who had lost their homes, had higher priorities than to brave a nor'easter in order to attend a hearing right now.
The chairman's decision not to postpone the hearing for one week shows that the MTA did not really care if its riders could attend the hearing or not, especially with the N out of service, the D and Q not operating to Coney Island and bus service still erratic. To further illustrate that point, the MTA rescheduled last Thursday's afternoon video testimony session from Downtown Manhattan to Downtown Brooklyn at the very last moment, not even bothering to update its website informing riders of that change. On Thursday, the same date as the session, the website still stated that the session was "postponed until further notice" — not that the location had changed, but that the date would remain. The website may have not even been updated until the day after the session. This is the same sneaky and deceitful MTA that we have all grown accustomed to hate, and now it's back. How often was one required to check the website to learn the session had not actually been postponed as promised, but relocated instead?
Because many who intended to attend the Brooklyn hearing did not because of the weather, such as myself, I expect the Manhattan hearing tomorrow to be overly crowded. There is an easier way to comment, by filling out this form on the MTA website, for those who do not want to make the trek into Manhattan.
Below is the testimony I submitted:
My name is Allan Rosen. I write a weekly transit column for Sheepsheadbites.com and am a retired transit worker. You have to raise the fare to balance your budget. We get that. Albany has left you little choice by cutting your funding. Governor Cuomo promised to make up $300 million you will short in 2013 (almost your entire budget gap for 2013) as a result of partial repeal of the payroll tax but failed to keep that promise. You have made a somewhat convincing case that you have taken the necessary steps to become more efficient. You have given us four scenarios to choose from regarding the proposed fare increase and asked us to choose one. You claim you want to be fair. But are you? You are not and here is why.
You have failed to realize who will be impacted the most? It is those who will be paying twice for this fare increase. That is Long Island Railroad users who also have to take the subway.
It is those who need two buses and a train to complete their trip through no fault of their own but because of shortcomings of the bus routing system.
It is those who previously needed one fare to complete their trip but now require two because you cut their bus route in 2010 without giving them a free transfer, which had been the transit policy for almost 100 years until you decided to change it.
It is the bridge and tunnel users whose fees are increasing 10 to 15 percent every two years. Are their wages going up by that much?
It is someone who cannot walk three quarters of a mile to a Select Bus Service and needs a local bus to access it and then has to pay a second fare for another bus or train. Why should a transfer from a local bus to a Select or Limited Bus prevent you from making a second transfer for free? You can change that policy with this fare increase.
It is the tourists who are not at these hearings who will be impacted the most by having to pay the dollar surcharge for a MetroCard that they may only use a few times. If you are going to charge an extra dollar for a MetroCard, you shouldn't also charge a 25-cent surcharge for a single ride ticket. A tourist or visitor here for a few days who needs to make only one single round trip would be better off buying two single ride tickets costing $5.50 (under some of your scenarios) rather than pay $6 for a round trip MetroCard when you include the dollar surcharge for the card. How will that reduce lines at vending machines and booths in Midtown? I took a four-day trip to Chicago last August and bought a three-day pass for $14. Why is something like that not available here? Instead we look to soak our tourists rather than encouraging more tourism.
There is much you can do to improve efficiency. Why should one third of the buses come in bunches, which you claim to have no control of, but you do with proper scheduling and dispatching? Why didn't I see bus bunching in Chicago?
You also need to be more imaginative in devising new fare structures, like unlimited riding within a 90-minute or two-hour period. You need additional fare discount options, like 30 rides good for three months at a savings greater than the fare bonus discount but more expensive than an unlimited pass, as you keep reducing the bonus amounts and also make it more difficult for unlimited passes to pay for themselves by raising the 'break even' point.
You need to lower LIRR fares during the off-peak for rides within New York City to reduce reliance on express buses, which are very costly to operate. Have you looked at which express bus routes could be truncated during off-peak hours, saving you operating costs if the LIRR made more stops in the city and the fare was the same as an express bus? Simply raising fares and tolls every two years with no other strategies is not a long-term solution.
Thank you.
The Commute is a weekly feature highlighting news and information about the city's mass transit system and transportation infrastructure. It is written by Allan Rosen, a Manhattan Beach resident and former Director of MTA/NYC Transit Bus Planning (1981).
Disclaimer: The above is an opinion column and may not represent the thoughts or position of Sheepshead Bites. Based upon their expertise in their respective fields, our columnists are responsible for fact-checking their own work, and their submissions are edited only for length, grammar and clarity. If you would like to submit an opinion piece or become a regularly featured contributor, please e-mail nberke [at] sheepsheadbites [dot] com.


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For the fourth year in a row, Care Harbor opened today at the LA Sports Arena. From now until Sunday, it will offer free medical treatments to almost 5000 people who are poor and uninsured. This year there's a new wrinkle: they'll hear how the state will be implementing the Affordable Care Act, who can qualify and how. Also, in a new boost for "do it yourself" foodies. It's now legal to sell "home made" food in California. We hear who can and who can't. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, economic uncertainty and the presidential campaign.
LA's Uninsured and Obamacare
For the fourth year in a row, Care Harbor opened today at the LA Sports Arena. Through Sunday, it will offer free medical treatments to almost 5000 poor, uninsured people.
Almost 5000 people have already signed up for Care Harbor at the Sports Arena in downtown LA where 3200 volunteer doctors, nurses and other practitioners will be providing free medical care until Sunday. The presenting sponsor of Care Harbor is the non-profit called LA Care, the largest safety net for the uninsured in Southern California with a budget of $1.2 billion.
To hear more and see pictures of Care Harbor, visit the WWLA? blog.
Saul Gonzalez, Host, 'There Goes the Neighborhood: Los Angeles' (@SaulKCRW)
Howard Kahn, LA Care (@LACareHealth)
There's a Do It Yourself food trend in California, hobbyists with real jobs who supplement their income by making jams, pies and other good stuff in their home kitchens and selling it to their neighbors and even to restaurants. Until Governor Brown signed a new law last week, that was illegal. Baker Mark Stambler started it all.
Mark Stambler, Los Angeles Bread Bakers
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Yesterday, President Obama and his Republican challenger were both in Ohio. Today, it was another swing state: Virginia, where they both managed to touch on the economy. Conflicting economic indicators make it hard to predict a presidential election that's focused on the economy. Are the candidates increasing confusion by failing to lay out specific proposals?
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Long tendrils are pulled out in front to add even more movement. The sides are soft and straight. Mousse and hairspray are essential. A great look for that special night out, for events and celebrations.
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- 1/2 cup oats
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- Galaxy Granola "Not So Vanilla" almond granola
Cook oats with water in microwave or stovetop.
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Arlington Public Schools walk policy frustrates some parents
The first day of school in Arlington turned out to be a bit more chaotic then some parents would like. Much more traffic, police and children walking to school.
Up to 1,500 additional students will be getting to school this year without the help of a school bus. Some of them don't have a choice thanks to a new countywide policy.
All students living within a mile of their school won't be allowed to take the bus, in fact their stops have been eliminated. Most parents at Taylor Elementary drove their children or walked with them Tuesday.
"When you live a mile away, 25-35 minute walk," says parent John O'Riley. "They can't do that so it's a tremendous burden."
Parents say Military Road does seem to be more congested then prior first day of schools.
The plan eliminates 23 bus stops. School officials say it will only affect 250 students.
Officials say the new walking zone policy is not really about saving money but rather making bus service more efficient for a growing 22,000 student school system.
Karen Moody-Alchin also refused to let her son walk to school Tuesday morning.
"Having to leave in the morning, in the dark, alone, walking? No," Moody-Alchin exclaims.
Instead, her husband drove their son the 1.2 miles to Williamsburg Middle School.
Many parents ABC7 spoke with said the issue isn't necessarily the walk; it's about safety.
Hundreds of parents have already filed formal complaints.
Parents at Taylor Elementary say the school is trying to help by expanding its "Kiss and Learn" drop-off area. The expansion will help ease any congestion caused by the dozens more parents in their cars dropping off and picking up their children.
Parents have been told to expect more police presence around school zones the first few days.
Many are still trying to figure out an alternative way to appeal the school district's decision.