The entertainment world has lost a legend in Deborah Kerr.....She will be missed....From Here To Eternity.....
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Airport Security - How Safe Are We AFter All?
You can count on airport security to haul people off for packing a neon green squirt gun, or someone who they claim creates a scene and later hangs herself in their handcuff. Yup, they are good at that. But what about terrorism? Are we really as safe as we thought we were? Not so much. They failed to find simulated bombs on undercover agents posing as passenger an astonishing 60% of the time! Who rated the best and the worst? Well, actually, no one rated the best. Does that really surprise anyone?
Screeners at Los Angeles International Airport missed about 75% of simulated explosives and bomb parts that Transportation Security Administration testers hid under their clothes or in carry-on bags at checkpoints. 75%!!!!! What are these people doing with their time? And what are they getting PAID for it???
The Runners Up?
At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, screeners missed about 60% of hidden bomb materials that were packed in everyday carry-ons - including toiletry kits, briefcases and CD players. San Francisco International Airport screeners missed about 20% of the bombs.
I guess if I have to fly in or out of anywhere, it would have to be San Francisco. I still wouldn't feel safe, but maybe MORE safe than I would feel at LAX!
Hmmmm...wonder what Amtrak charges?
Screeners at Los Angeles International Airport missed about 75% of simulated explosives and bomb parts that Transportation Security Administration testers hid under their clothes or in carry-on bags at checkpoints. 75%!!!!! What are these people doing with their time? And what are they getting PAID for it???
The Runners Up?
At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, screeners missed about 60% of hidden bomb materials that were packed in everyday carry-ons - including toiletry kits, briefcases and CD players. San Francisco International Airport screeners missed about 20% of the bombs.
I guess if I have to fly in or out of anywhere, it would have to be San Francisco. I still wouldn't feel safe, but maybe MORE safe than I would feel at LAX!
Hmmmm...wonder what Amtrak charges?
Angelina....Not Perfect...But Even Gorgeous When She Falls On Her Face!
Angelina's Falling Down
Falling Down
Falling Down
Angelina's Falling Down
Still My Fair Lady!
Falling Down
Falling Down
Angelina's Falling Down
Still My Fair Lady!
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Ellen....We Thought We Knew You!!!!!
But anyone using their celebrity status to force an organization, non-profit at that, to change and violate their own standing policies is wrong. Yes, yet another instance of celebrities expecting preferential treatment.
Though I do feel that the removal of Iggy from the home of Ellen's hairdresser could have been handled a bit more delicately, I believe it was justified. Animal Rescue organizations are not in any way like Animal Shelters. Rescue agencies strive to find APPROVED homes for dogs and cats, and the people who run these organization are obviously animal lovers above and beyond the call of duty. To start a non-profit organization for the sole purpose of rescuing an animal from homes that no longer want them, or where they are being abused, is a way of life for many of the people. Though I don't run an animal rescue agency, I have taken in more stray cats than I know what to do with. My partner and I get them spayed or neutered, make sure they are healthy and up to date on shots and medical needs, and then offer them to APPROVED homes, INDOOR homes only. And just as Mutt's and Mom's stipulate in their contract with adoptive "parents"; if they are unable to care for the animal, please bring it back, do not give it away to a non-approved home. This is exactly what I have done with my cats. If someone who takes a cat can no longer guarantee it has an INDOOR home, we ask that they please return the cat to us. Its not an unreasonable request, and I believe it is almost necessary to anyone giving away a pet they have come to know and love. I still have 9 cats because I cannot find acceptable homes, and I will keep them until I do, or forever if it comes to that (which I would prefer LOL).
Yes, I think it could have been handled more delicately....but, the end result was the right one in my opinion.
It upsets me that Ellen used national television to broadcast her breakdown when it was she and her partner who clearly violated the contact. And then to have her publicity agent leave a message for the owner of Mutt's and Mom's, telling her that she needs to return the dog or things will definitely "get worse" for, was not only a scare tactic, but blatant intimidation that we have come to expect from celebrities. I really never thought that Ellen, whom I ADORE, could sink to such a level.
Because of her nationally broadcast meltdown, the owner of Mutt's and Mom's has received so many threats, even death threats, that she has had to temporarily close her website, and has been forced to get the police involved. For what? For doing what she believed in. For wanting the best for the pets in her care. And because people love Ellen, they now want this woman dead. Give me a freaking break!
Ellen, you should be ashamed of yourself for making this what it now is. It could have been dealt with privately and not gone as far as it has. What a world this would be if we could all go on national television and have a breakdown whenever we didn't get our way....Oh, wait...that is reserved for celebrities...very few of of them, thank God.
Like I said, I love Ellen...but...she isn't looking good to many people right now, and she has brought it on herself.
Sorry...this is my opinion....
Was this video display even neccessary??????
Though I do feel that the removal of Iggy from the home of Ellen's hairdresser could have been handled a bit more delicately, I believe it was justified. Animal Rescue organizations are not in any way like Animal Shelters. Rescue agencies strive to find APPROVED homes for dogs and cats, and the people who run these organization are obviously animal lovers above and beyond the call of duty. To start a non-profit organization for the sole purpose of rescuing an animal from homes that no longer want them, or where they are being abused, is a way of life for many of the people. Though I don't run an animal rescue agency, I have taken in more stray cats than I know what to do with. My partner and I get them spayed or neutered, make sure they are healthy and up to date on shots and medical needs, and then offer them to APPROVED homes, INDOOR homes only. And just as Mutt's and Mom's stipulate in their contract with adoptive "parents"; if they are unable to care for the animal, please bring it back, do not give it away to a non-approved home. This is exactly what I have done with my cats. If someone who takes a cat can no longer guarantee it has an INDOOR home, we ask that they please return the cat to us. Its not an unreasonable request, and I believe it is almost necessary to anyone giving away a pet they have come to know and love. I still have 9 cats because I cannot find acceptable homes, and I will keep them until I do, or forever if it comes to that (which I would prefer LOL).
Yes, I think it could have been handled more delicately....but, the end result was the right one in my opinion.
It upsets me that Ellen used national television to broadcast her breakdown when it was she and her partner who clearly violated the contact. And then to have her publicity agent leave a message for the owner of Mutt's and Mom's, telling her that she needs to return the dog or things will definitely "get worse" for, was not only a scare tactic, but blatant intimidation that we have come to expect from celebrities. I really never thought that Ellen, whom I ADORE, could sink to such a level.
Because of her nationally broadcast meltdown, the owner of Mutt's and Mom's has received so many threats, even death threats, that she has had to temporarily close her website, and has been forced to get the police involved. For what? For doing what she believed in. For wanting the best for the pets in her care. And because people love Ellen, they now want this woman dead. Give me a freaking break!
Ellen, you should be ashamed of yourself for making this what it now is. It could have been dealt with privately and not gone as far as it has. What a world this would be if we could all go on national television and have a breakdown whenever we didn't get our way....Oh, wait...that is reserved for celebrities...very few of of them, thank God.
Like I said, I love Ellen...but...she isn't looking good to many people right now, and she has brought it on herself.
Sorry...this is my opinion....
Was this video display even neccessary??????
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