| Security lax for national treasures
Camera surveillance systems at the Statue of Liberty and other national icons offer inadequate security assistance to the U.S. Park Police, according to a new report from Interior Department Inspector General Earl Devaney. The 44-page report details serious shortcomings in the Park Polices ability to protect icons such as the Statue of Liberty, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial because of problems with management, training, staffing and technology, among others. The findings are based on interviews with more than 100 police officers. Park police use closed-circuit TV cameras to supplement manpower, but that strategy is ineffective, the report states. U.S. Park Police has been unable to properly staff security posts; instead, U.S. Park Police relies on the use of closed-circuit television camera systems to augment security coverage even though these systems are not continuously monitored and are not fully functional, the IG wrote.
Miami Herald Photo Contest
Whether you're a diehard shutterbug or carry a point-and-shoot, you probably take a camera when you travel to places near and far. You can show off your stuff in Take Your Best Shot! The Miami Herald's Annual Travel Photo Contest. This year's grand prize is the same in both the adult (18 and over) and junior (age 13-17) categories: A three-night trip for four at the all-suite Park Shore Resort in Naples (www.parkshorefl.com) and four passes to the Naples Zoo (www.napleszoo.com), courtesy of Visit Florida (www.VISITFLORIDA.com.) Now, about the photo contest: Professionals who make the majority of their income from photography are not eligible. The Miami Herald's photo editors and local photographer Andy Newman will act as judges. So what will they be looking for? Lighting: Look for pretty hues and interesting shadows.
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Jeff Thelen's Blog
So, I go to a movie Saturday night. I have some friends in Waupaca and we always meet in Stevens Point, since that's half way between us. We don't get to see each other as often as we'd like, so we do a lot of catching up. We also like to pretend we're the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and make fun of what we see on screen, if it's bad. And we're pop culture geeks so we talk about the actors, directors, special effects, etc. On top of that, my cell phone went off. I told the caller I'd call her back. But all of this happened BEFORE the movie, during the trailers, or previews of the upcoming films. Once the movie started we all hushed up, except for the occasional gasp. (we saw Sweeney Todd, which is really quite gross) Still, a man sitting directly in front of me turned around at the end of the last trailer and said, "OK, let's keep the comments to ourselves now that the movie is starting." I said "Yea, we planned on it once the movie started." After hearing the exchange, the group behind us (all adults) actually made several comments about the movie during the movie.
Mickey Kaus
But if you use that sketch on TV, in one night it's used up." The same principle applies to this year's process, which is the first real campaign of the internet age. [E.A.] Right, Because people--I'd say voters as well as reporters--are comfortable processing information at a faster pace, there is plenty of time for Obama and Huckabee to wear out their welcome and fade. There is time for them to fade and come back. And fade again. ... P.S.: There's also effectively more time between the Jan. 3 Iowa caucus and the Jan. 8 New Hampshire primary than there was during the equivalent 5 day period in, say, 1984. ... P.P.S.: Stark's point seems different than the argument** that by surging so soon a candidate like Huckabee has ironically raised the expectation that he will win Iowa, making a fading second place a bit of a defeat.
andPOP Interviews Evan from MTV's The Gauntlet 3
MTV is back with more drama, fights and extreme challenges as The Gauntlet 3 is now airing on MTV Canada. This season, 32 favorite "Veterans" and "Rookies" from The Real World and Road Rules will battle it out for $400,000 in cash and prizes, in a winning team takes all competition. Pro BMX dirt jumper, TJ Lavin will be back again as host to lead the teams through the challenges. Players find themselves competing in some of the hardest obstacles yet, both on and off the playing field. Basically, picture Survivor meets The Real World. It's insane! Read More .
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