Wannabe policeman is illegally ripping off London comedy show posters

The bike, after the attack by the representative of The Law

The bike, after the attack by the representative of ?The Law?

In joke-telling, there is ?The Rule of Three?.

Sometimes, this spills over into real life and overlaps with the saying ?It never rains but it pours?.

In my blog three days ago, I mentioned that comedian Martin Soan had broken a rib in a bicycle accident and that a comedian who double-booked himself for two simultaneous shows had caused problems for Martin?s Pull The Other One comedy club in January.

In the last year, Pull The Other one has featured top comedy acts like Omid Djalili, Stewart Lee and Arthur Smith.

On Friday, as an end-of-year thankyou to locals, Pull The Other One staged a free comedy show in Nunhead, Peckham. As normal, Martin and Vivienne Soan publicised it widely locally ? as they have done for over five years ? with flyers and posters. Some of the posters were on bicycles which were ridden round the area.

The show was a success ? despite what appear to be illegal actions by a local wanna policeman.

To save money on paying the police, England and Wales are now blessed with cheaper ?Community Support Officers? to back-up the ?real? police. I suspect (with no evidence, m?lud) that these are often wanna policemen and wannabe policewomen with over-developed superiority complexes.

?It seems we now have a special constable,? Martin Soan told me yesterday, ?who has taken it upon himself to tear down our posters and most disturbingly rip them off our bikes? I?m not sure that?s within his powers or even if it?s legal.?

I would have thought it was most definitely not legal. This guardian of ?The Law? appears to have decided to remove a piece of private property attached to a private vehicle without the owner?s permission which I would think, in legal terms, must be pure vandalism and damaging private property ? perhaps even theft.

?This bloke,? says Martin, ?rides around on a bike with a ?Comunity Warden? sticker on it?. Am I within my rights to rip that off?? Or deface a Sainsbury?s lorry?? Or paint over shop signs?? He also told me that he would remove my bike if I put a poster on it again.?

The offensive poster for free comedy show

The offensive poster for a free comedy show

Martin?s wife Vivienne, who co-runs Pull The Other One, says: ?The community policeman has systematically taken down all our publicity, telling us that we are making money from free advertising at the council?s expense. He says we are no longer allowed to put our poster on local notice boards and even took down a poster from British Rail property on which we have placed posters over the last five years!?

To my mind, this seems to be, again, a case of the ?Community? wannabe policeman damaging private property which stands on private land and removing property without the owner?s permission.

An interesting mindset for a guardian of ?The Law?.

?Mind you,? Vivienne told me yesterday, ?it has saved Martin a job, as he usually takes down all the posters the day after the show. And Martin?s rib is obviously greatly improved, as he wants to punch the guy in the face !!!!!?

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NCAA tournament great live, but television brings it all home

I know we're still a couple of months out from the carnival of cacophony that is the NCAA tournament, but I want you to try something for me here. Ready? Imagine an NCAA tournament ... without the help of television. Imagine that sheet of yours, scrawled picks already mutilated, sitting in your sweaty hands -- and you have no ability to watch it unfold anywhere, just information and game results coming in over the Internet, or your phone, or from a friend.

Go ahead. I'll give you a good 20 seconds to try and picture that kind of world, that kind of torture.

Yeah ... you can't, can you? I know: God forbid. Forever spare us from such a dystopia, oh Great One from above. This beautiful bracket of boisterous basketball that comes in three weekend dollops each year, it's ingrained within the framework and fabric of television. The tournament is The Tournament because of TV. I'm a 1981 baby. My first college basketball memory is UNLV winning the 1990 national title, that throttling of Duke before Duke was truly Duke. My point is, I -- like the growing populace of basketball fans -- cannot picture the NCAA tournament without it taking place on a television screen. Almost every memory I have of March basketball is looped in to my eyes wide and beamed in at the moving pictures beamed out at me.

To those of you, the diehards reading this who were in love with and ahead of the game in the 1960s and '70s, all of my respect. I don't know what it was like back then, charting and tracking college hoops when it had only a handful of tilts on TV each season. An alien era for a sports fan like me.

The sea change came right around the time disco died -- 1979 altered everything. That's when Magic Johnson and Michigan State beat Larry Bird's Sycamores from Indiana State. Highest-rated college hoops game ever. It's what caused the tournament to move up in caste, to be a popular American sporting event and eventually the best one, beaten only in popularity by the Super Bowl and rivaled by none other in terms of widespread drama, variety of victory, magical moments and unpredictable outcomes. In fact, 1979 and a Saturday in March 1981 (March 14, to be exact; read this) are what really showed what this tournament was capable of doing.

It was built to create casual interest, sweeping appeal, white-hot fanaticism -- all due to the nature of the grid. Basketball plus brackets plus television equals a formula that is nearly impossible to screw up. And I know college hoops TV ratings aren't what they once were, but that's not the point. The point is, the actual NCAA tournament has only gotten better/easier to watch as the years have gone on because the means to watch it have improved. Better screens of all sizes and made-for-you appointment television.

I remember the 1990s, when CBS used to attempt to put four games on at once during the opening round, as if we could see all that action on our regular-def TVs back in 1995. I still loved the ambition. I now realize CBS was squeezing the first "quad box" onto our screens more than a decade before the Red Zone Channel brought the term to the American sports lexicon. Hey, attending the tournament can be great. Special, even. But nowadays, TV affects even that. Here's how. I'm in Denver at the 2011 NCAA opening weekend, watching a through-the-motions game unfold between BYU and Gonzaga.

Then I hear oohs and ahhs coming in distant but distinct waves from within the arena. Not overpowering, but enough to draw the attention from most in the building. Where's it coming from? Is there something we're missing? This game's only in the first half. Then I realize: Everyone who's in a luxury box is watching Pittsburgh and Butler goof and grit their way to one of the best NCAA tournament games of the past five years. Eventually, cheers. Butler wins. And then most everyone turns back to watch BYU and Jimmer Fredette go on to lash Gonzaga by 22 points and move on to the Sweet 16. Even when we're at the games, TV has an impact.

Now it has only gotten better for viewers. Instead of the archaic notion of being stuck with one game, CBS, TNT, TBS and truTV give us the option to watch any game we want. You can see games on your computer and on your phone. The NCAA tournament is about your picks, the no-name players on no-name teams and the common appeal of going through the theatrics with complete strangers at a bar, or with your dad in the living room, or alone in your apartment, holding up friends while you wait to see the end of this ridiculous 6-11 matchup.

I'll never forget being with my brothers at my parents' place in 2010, watching Kansas get Farokhmanesh'd. The gusty, quick 3 fell and we exploded off the couch, just like we did in 2006, when we watched in disbelief as George Mason beat UConn to go to the Final Four. (Still can't believe Denham Brown's shot didn't go in to win it.) I'll never forget visiting a former girlfriend in Syracuse in 2003 and watching Gonzaga and Arizona play one of the best second-round games I'll ever see. There must have been 16 of us squeezed into that dorm room -- and there must have been thousands of other dorm rooms around the country engaging in the same thrills.

I could go on. VCU over Duke in '06. Syracuse over Georgia 10 years before. VCU's run two years ago; the unlikely Illinois comeback against Arizona in '05; Richard Hamilton -- "HAMILTON!" -- in '98. Dozens more. They're with us not because we were there, but because we couldn't be. The tournament wouldn't be The Tournament without television. To those witnessing the best moments in person, it's the best sport. For everyone else getting to watch it around the globe, it becomes more -- a communal, immortal spectacle.

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Utica College women's basketball rallies past Drew

The Utica College women?s basketball team outscored Drew 45-31 in the second half to rally for a 67-64 non-league win Saturday in Madison, N.J.

Freshman Mary Miceli led Utica with 15 points and senior forward Brittany Baudanza grabbed 10 rebounds as the 5-5 Pioneers played their first game since Dec. 11.

Drew (3-8) led 33-22 at halftime but Utica started its comeback with a 10-2 run to open the second half. The Pioneers shot 47 percent from the field in the second half, including 6-for-10 from 3-point range.

Baudanza and her sister Raquel keyed UC's with 3-pointers. Raquel Baudanza and Bridget Greenwald both had 10 points. Brittany Baudanza added seven.

Utica 67, Drew 64

Utica (5-5): Mary Miceli 15, Bridget Greenwald 10, Meghan Fiore 9, Brittany Baudanza 7, Alyssa Filkins 6, Raquel Baudanza 10, Kelcei Edmonds 4, Samantha Stayer 4, Marissa Kahane 2. Totals: 27-7-67.

Drew (3-8): Jennifer Mateo 18, Erin Howard 16, Courtney Stephens 12, Whitney Mackay 12, Breana Wilson 4, Jeramie Barletta 2. Totals: 26-4-64.

3-pointers: Utica 6 (Miceli 2, B. Baudanza 2, R. Baudanza 2); Drew 8 (Mateo 5, Mackay 2, Wilson). Rebounds: Utica 40 (B. Baudanza 10); Drew 35 (Howard 8).

Halftime: Drew 33-22.

Source: http://www.uticaod.com/sports/x2105863379/Utica-College-womens-basketball-rallies-past-Drew

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York College's long-range plans include campus, city improvements

In the next few years, York College aims to renovate residence halls and its student union as well as work toward revitalizing a city neighborhood where hundreds of students live.

Those goals are part of the college's 2012-2017 strategic plan and are mentioned by President George Waldner in his recently published book, "Building a Better College: York College of Pennsylvania Transforms Through Strategic Planning."

Waldner said in an interview that every five years, the college crafts a strategic plan, looking both internally and externally at its competitive environment to come up with goals and projects.

In his book, he noted that during the past 20 years, the college addressed needs for enhanced academic, residential, athletic and cultural facilities through about $250 million in capital projects.

"New capital project needs are always emerging in all aspects of the college's operations," he wrote. But the focus for 2012 to 2017 will be "renewal and revitalization of the institution's oldest, unrenovated buildings," namely the main campus residence halls, Country Club Manor apartments and the student union.

The college opened its newest residence hall, Northside Commons, in fall 2011. Waldner said that the college plans to first build a wing on to that, likely starting next fall.

That would give the college enough capacity to begin renovating the older dormitories that house freshmen and sophomores, he said. Those buildings date back to the 1960s, he said.

The idea is to renovate them to provide more square footage per student and more privacy, he said. Those buildings might not house as many students afterward, but there would still be additional capacity once all of the projects were finished.

The student union is from the 1970s, Waldner said, so plans are to update that building and incorporate more technology, though the design study is not yet far along.

The first priority is scoping out the dormitory situation and creating a multi-year plan that makes sense there, he said.

Kyle Joines, president of the York College Student Senate, said that one of the good things about the college is "it's always constantly growing."

Joines said the residence hall projects should help make the college more competitive, noting that many colleges nationwide have been redoing their residence halls to make them attractive.

Northside Commons "really embodies the ideal residence hall," he said.

And the student union, which houses the college admissions office, is one of the first buildings prospective students see.

"I truly believe that the student union should kind of represent the

beacon of campus life," Joines said. "It should embody the best of campus -- the best meeting spaces, lounges."

Improving nearby Jackson Street

The college is also looking at the nearby Jackson Street neighborhood, where Waldner said hundreds of students live.

The updated zoning law that the city adopted in 2011 include a "mixed use" zone adjacent to the college that will allow for the development of a "walkable urban neighborhood," Waldner said.

That means a neighborhood with a variety of amenities, like a coffee shop or a bookstore, available within walking distance for residents, he said.

Waldner said the college already works with people who want to start businesses, through its J.D. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship.

"We're happy to work with people who would like to go into the Jackson Street corridor," he said, noting that the college has been working with Susquehanna Real Estate on a strategy for helping to create that sort of development.

Kevin Schreiber, the city's economic and community development director, said the zoning law essentially created a new zoning district devoted to the college. The college was involved in the process and helped bring student housing landlords to the table, he said, establishing communication that seems to have been maintained.

There are a couple of commercial uses in the neighborhood, Schreiber said, and the college is evaluating where the commercial corridors and entry points might be. The city, the college and property owners will then work to beautify and make those areas safer.

Students are walking through the neighborhood now on their way to and from classes, he said. If over time there can be physical improvements such as lighting, traffic calming and bike lanes, it will become safer to do so.

With more people walking around, the hope is there will also be a rise in complementary commercial use, he said, which makes it a more attractive neighborhood.

It all leads to an enhanced tax base, he said.

Leaving it to a new leader

Waldner is retiring at the end of June, leaving much of the five-year plan for his successor.

He said that the plans really have a long lead time before they are put on paper. So as the 2012 to 2017 plan rolls out in the next couple of years, work on the 2018 to 2023 plan will begin.

The new president will be involved with the current plan as well as the next one.

"It's really continuing our progress," Waldner said of the plans.

Residence hall plans

York College is working on a multi-year plan to renovate residence halls.

President George Waldner said that adding a wing to the new Northside Commons building is likely the first step, to create additional space in order to close another dormitory down during renovations.

The other residence halls being eyed for renovations are: Beard Hall, Penn Hall, Manor North, South, East and West, and the Country Club Manor complex, according to Waldner's recently published book.

New majors

Included in York College's 2012-2017 plans is the possibility of several new majors.

The college started a hospitality major this fall, and others such as food science, horticulture and one or two engineering options are possible. The goal is to launch four new majors by August 2016, according to college President George Waldner's book.

"We've had consultants on campus for all majors we list in the plan," he said. The college is completing a plan of what the cost and facility needs would be to add the majors, he said.

About the book

George Waldner, who will soon retire as York College president, recently published a book, "Building a Better College: York College of Pennsylvania Transforms Through Strategic Planning."

To learn more about the book visit the Cram Session blog at www.yorkblog.com/cram and search for "Waldner."

College facts

Enrollment: 4,600 full-time undergraduate students, 300 graduate studentsMajors: 50-plus undergraduate academic majors

Campus size: 190 acres

Undergraduate tuition and fees, 2012-13: $16,520

Room and board: about $9,300

Source: www.ycp.edu


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Live: Harlequins v London Irish

London Irish face a tough task trying to halt a run of six successive defeats when they take on Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins at Twickenham today (2.15pm kick-off).

Alan Manicom will bring real-time updates and opinions from the match, and he wants you to get involved too.

Click below after 2.05pm and you can interact with Alan and other supporters by posting your own views.

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London Irish: 15 Tom Homer, 14 Topsy Ojo,? 13 Jonathan Joseph, 12 Sailosi Tagicakibau, 11 Marland Yarde, 10 Ian Humphreys, 9 Darren Allinson, 8 Chris Hala?Ufia, 7 Jebb Sinclair, 6 Declan Danaher (c), 5 Matt Garvey, 4 Bryn Evans, 3 Halani Aulika, 2 David Paice, 1 Max Lahiff.

Replacements: 16 Scott Lawson, 17 Jerry Yanuyanutawa, 18 Leo Halavatua, 19 George Skivington, 20 Jamie Gibson, 21 Guy Armitage, 22 Steven Shingler, 23 Patrick Phibbs.

Harlequins: 15 Mike Brown, 14 Tom Williams, 13 Matt Hopper, 12 Tom Casson, 11 Ugo Monye, 10 Nick Evans, 9 Danny Care, 8 Nick Easter, 7 Chris Robshaw (c), 6 Maurie Fa'asavalu, 5 George Robson, 4 Olly Kohn, 3 James Johnston, 2 Joe Gray, 1 Joe Marler.

Replacements: 16 Rob Buchanan, 17 Mark Lambert, 18 Will Collier, 19 Charlie Matthews, 20 Tom Guest, 21 Karl Dickson, 22 Ben Botica, 23 George Lowe.

Source: http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2126288_live_harlequins_v_london_irish

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Reaction to death of Norman Schwarzkopf

Reaction to the death of retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf:

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"Barbara and I mourn the loss of a true American patriot and one of the great military leaders of his generation. A distinguished member of that 'Long Gray Line' hailing from West Point, Gen. Norm Schwarzkopf, to me, epitomized the 'duty, service, country' creed that has defended our freedom and seen this great nation through our most trying international crises. More than that, he was a good and decent man ? and a dear friend. Barbara and I send our condolences to his wife, Brenda, and his wonderful family." ? former President George H.W. Bush.

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"With the passing of Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, we've lost an American original. From his decorated service in Vietnam to the historic liberation of Kuwait and his leadership of United States Central Command, Gen. Schwarzkopf stood tall for the country and Army he loved. Our prayers are with the Schwarzkopf family, who tonight can know that his legacy will endure in a nation that is more secure because of his patriotic service." ? White House press secretary Jay Carney.

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"With the passing of General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, America lost a great patriot and a great soldier. Norm served his country with courage and distinction for over 35 years. The highlight of his career was the 1991 Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm. 'Stormin' Norman' led the coalition forces to victory, ejecting the Iraqi Army from Kuwait and restoring the rightful government. His leadership not only inspired his troops, but also inspired the nation. He was a good friend of mine, a close buddy. I will miss him. My wife, Alma, joins me in extending our deepest condolences to his wife, Brenda, and to her family." ? former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

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"The men and women of the Department of Defense join me in mourning the loss of Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, whose 35 years of service in uniform left an indelible imprint on the United States military and on the country. The son of a decorated Army officer, Gen. Schwarzkopf followed his father's legacy of service by enrolling in West Point in the 1950s. His bravery during two tours in Vietnam earned him three Silver Stars, and set him on the path lead our troops into battle in Grenada, and then to take charge of the overall allied effort in the first Gulf War as commander of United States Central Command. Gen. Schwarzkopf's skilled leadership of that campaign liberated the Kuwaiti people and produced a decisive victory for the allied coalition. In the aftermath of that war, Gen. Schwarzkopf was justly recognized as a brilliant strategist and inspiring leader. Today, we recall that enduring legacy and remember him as one of the great military giants of the 20th century. My thoughts and prayers are with the Schwarzkopf family in this time of sadness and grief." ? Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

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"I was saddened to learn today of the passing of Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, a fellow West Point graduate, former CENTCOM commander and one of the 20th century's finest soldiers and leaders. I join the civilian and military leaders of our country, and servicemen and women, past and present, in mourning his death. Gen. Schwarzkopf embodied the warrior spirit, serving with distinction in three conflicts over his 35 years of dedicated service. The hallmark of his remarkable career was the swift and decisive victory over Saddam Hussein's forces after they invaded Kuwait. The thoughts and prayers of the Joint Chiefs and the Joint Force are with Gen. Schwarzkopf's family and friends." ? Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/reaction-death-norman-schwarzkopf-014655500.html

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How social media can benefit small businesses - Ecademy

The Guardian Small Business Hub's article How social media can benefit small businesses has four simple small business case studies about using social media for business.

They are simple case sudies because they are just broad outlines and because they don't really explain inputs or results (it is only a news article). However it has a neat summary which is a great starting point:

These are four businesses from different sectors, employing different strategies, however there are some basic rules that all businesses should follow if they want results...

? Be selective and focus on the platforms where potential customers are likely to be.

? Be social; don't just announce, engage.

? Be responsive. Establishing a presence on social media is an invitation for people to communicate with you. Ignore them and your efforts will be wasted.

? Be adaptable. Social media is evolving rapidly and businesses must constantly monitor and measure activity and responses and adapt their strategies accordingly.

"Business is all about relationships; be generous, be interested in other people, invest the time and effort, and it will pay off," "


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Remove Stripped Screws, Headless Nails, and Busted Fasteners

It's true, sometimes removal is more time-consuming (and more of a pain) than any other part of the job. As the years have gone by I've become more resourceful when removing stuck or broken fasteners. The result is that I'm getting more efficient at dismantling?and I'm suffering fewer skinned knuckles. By the way, a deft touch succeeds over brute force any day.

One of the best and most unusual removal tools I've found in recent years is the CoBolt from Knipex (model 71 41 200). It's a hybrid of a bolt cutter and offset diagonal cutting pliers. I use it to dig out nails, lift staples, and snip through screws, bolts, and small chain links. Forged from chrome vanadium tool steel, it can bite firmly into a hardened-steel roll pin, allowing you to lever out the offending object. The CoBolt deals with a stuck Woodruff key the same way, which is to say, effortlessly. At 8? inches it slides into your back pocket or pouch. The German-made tool is expensive (about $50) but worth every penny.

On a related note, you can save time by deciding before you begin a project whether to salvage the object you plan to fix. Sometimes it's much simpler and faster?and even cheaper?to cut something free and replace it than it is to coax out a fastener or pry something apart, all with the intention of reassemblage. I'm conscious of saving money and loathe to send things to the landfill unnecessarily, but I'm also fairly decisive about when to fiddle with a fix?or leave something at the curb.

Tricks and Tips on Removing Stuff


Cut

? Chop off nails and screws with CoBolt or high-leverage linesman pliers rated for bolt/screw cutting.

? Cut through nail- and bolt-embedded lumber with a bimetal blade in a recip saw, or a nail-cutting demolition blade in a circular saw.

Extract

? Use penetrant to soften rust.

? Drill a broken fastener with a left-hand drill bit. Fastener should ride up bit; if not, use a screw extractor. Use cobalt bits on hardened-steel screws and bolts.

? To extract, tap an extractor sized to match the drill bit into the hole. Twist counterclockwise.

Pry

? Pound cat's paw under a nailhead; pry and lift.

? Grip staples and small nailheads with CoBolt or Channellock 449 high-leverage cutting pliers; pry up and remove. For extra leverage, rock the tool back on a center punch.

Source: http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/hand-tools/remove-stripped-screws-headless-nails-and-busted-fasteners-14908338?src=rss

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To Mitigate Any Surge Pricing Surprises, Uber Debuts Sobriety Tests And Fare Estimates For New Year?s Eve

Uber Blog ? The Uber resolution ? always a reliable ride!After the communication breakdown over surge pricing last New Year’s Eve, Uber is taking precautions to make sure users are aware of fare increases next week. Surge pricing has become more common now among Uber users but when fares increase dramatically, it catches consumers off guard. So to prevent any surprises. Uber customers will be alerted to the surge pricing multiple which they have to confirm and accept before making any request for a ride. Uber says that when there are extreme spikes in demand on the evening, customers will also have to take Uber?s ?Surge Sobriety Test.? And Uber?s Fare Estimator will give all customers the ability to estimate their fare prior to any ride request. Uber warns in a blog post: It?s going to be a crazy night and Ubers are going to be pricey, so here are a few pointers to keep in mind. The fare estimate feature will only be available for the iPhone app, unfortunately. And all riders will need to accept the fare multiplier before finalizing a booking. Uber says the average surge multiple will be about 2 times normal prices, during the worst times (12:30 AM until 2:45 AM), but prices during extreme spikes could cost you $100 before time and mileage charge. Uber adds that the most expensive times to take an Uber are 8:30pm ? 9:45pm and 12:30am ? 2:45am. The best times to take an Uber on NYE are before 7pm, 10pm ? 12:10am and 3am on. The company’s CEO and founder Travis Kalanick will also be holding a live chat for any one who has questions about surge pricing on New Year’s Eve. Uber clearly learned its lesson from last year, when users were caught off guard by steep prices caused by surge pricing. For example, one user was charged $75 for a two-minute car ride. With the sobriety test, and fare estimator, the company is giving users all the information they need to decide if a pricey car ride is worth the splurge. The sobriety test is particularly interesting, and I wonder if this will become more widely used in the app. Ride-sharing app SideCar also warned users today of its surge pricing that will take place on New Year’s Eve.

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FCC streamlines rules for aircraft broadband, promotes widespread ...

FCC ADOPTS RULES TO PROMOTE DEPLOYMENT OF INTERNET SERVICES ONBOARD AIRCRAFT

Washington, D.C. ? The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a Report and Order establishing rules to help speed the deployment of Internet services onboard aircraft. The Commission's action enables broadband providers to meet increasing consumer demands and promotes the economic growth and job-creating impacts of ubiquitous broadband. This action also continues the FCC's efforts to update and streamline regulatory requirements across the agency. Since 2001, the Commission has authorized a number of companies, on an ad hoc basis, to operate Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (ESAA), i.e., earth stations on aircraft communicating with Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) geostationary-orbit (GSO) space stations. Installed on the exterior of the aircraft, the satellite antenna carries the signal to and from the aircraft, providing two-way, in-flight broadband services to passengers and flight crews. The Report and Order formalizes ESAA as a licensed application in the FSS and establishes a regulatory framework for processing applications while ensuring other radio service operations are protected from harmful interference. Rather than have to license on-board systems on an ad hoc basis, airlines will be able test systems that meet FCC standards, establish that they do not interfere with aircraft systems, and get FAA approval.
By reducing administrative burdens on both applicants and the Commission, the new rules should allow the Commission to process ESAA applications up to 50 percent faster, enhancing competition in an important sector of the mobile telecommunications market in the United States and promoting the widespread availability of Internet access to aircraft passengers.
Action by the Commission, December 20, 2012, by Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Report and Order (FCC 12-161).

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/28/fcc-streamlines-rules-in-flight-wifi/

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