Complaints about delays in the blood test policy for New York DWI arrests have apparently succeeded as cops and district attorneys agreed on a new format. Previously, 2 breath test refusals were required in order for a police officer to even ask for a warrant for a blood test. The first refusal takes place in the field. The suspect has a second chance to take a breath test at the precinct. Only after a second refusal could an investigating officer petition for a warrant for the blood test.
This issue came to light very public DWI cases where New York City police officers were both the suspects and the investigators in an accident. In one such case, officer Andrew Kelley is suspected of DWI in an accident that took the life of a local Bronx woman. At the time of the arrest, several witnesses reported Kelley showed signs of impairment. A blood test several hours later showed no alcohol was present in his blood at that point.
To prevent these types of delays in the future, cops and D.A.'s are agreeing to require only one breath test refusal, the first one in the field, before petitioning for a warrant. Some defense attorneys question how much this will actually speed up the process since the second refusal usually comes within 30 minutes. The parties have not yet decided whether the blood tests will be administered strictly in medical facilities or possibly at the precinct by doctors working for the police department.
Whether or not the public will accept this new procedure or question its constitutionality remains to be seen. For now, this is not a law change but a policy change. A legal response may be required if the many parties involved cannot agree on the lawfulness of this procedure.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Cant trust GrANDMAN
A Bronx woman admittedly was at her wit's end when she could not stop her 2-month-old granddaughter from crying in the child's Elm Park home.
Natalie Greene told police she picked up the infant, shook and squeezed her.
Prosecutors allege Ms. Green, 40, rattled the infant so hard and pushed her back into her crib with such force that the baby suffered fractures of the skull, arms and ribs. 'I just got really frustrated. I didn't mean to hurt her,' Ms. Greene, 40, told police, according to a law-enforcement source. 'I'm so sorry.'
Ms. Greene was baby-sitting the infant when the incident occurred Oct. 9 about 3 p.m. inside the girl's Newark Avenue home, the source said. No one else was home at the time. The source did not have details on the child's current condition other than to say she was taken to Richmond University Medical Center after the incident. A RUMC spokeswoman said yesterday the hospital does not comment on any pediatric patient.
Its crazy how sometimes you might think leaving your child with a family is a good idea but when people are dont raising kids or dont like kids, stuff like this happens. To me its not even worth it.
Natalie Greene told police she picked up the infant, shook and squeezed her.
Prosecutors allege Ms. Green, 40, rattled the infant so hard and pushed her back into her crib with such force that the baby suffered fractures of the skull, arms and ribs. 'I just got really frustrated. I didn't mean to hurt her,' Ms. Greene, 40, told police, according to a law-enforcement source. 'I'm so sorry.'
Ms. Greene was baby-sitting the infant when the incident occurred Oct. 9 about 3 p.m. inside the girl's Newark Avenue home, the source said. No one else was home at the time. The source did not have details on the child's current condition other than to say she was taken to Richmond University Medical Center after the incident. A RUMC spokeswoman said yesterday the hospital does not comment on any pediatric patient.
Its crazy how sometimes you might think leaving your child with a family is a good idea but when people are dont raising kids or dont like kids, stuff like this happens. To me its not even worth it.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Honest John: Audi offers to pay for out of warranty leaky turbo - Telegraph
Telegraph "have just been informed that my three year-old Audi's turbo is leaking oil after only 34,000 miles. Audi will pay for a new one (approximate cost £1,250), but I will have to pay £350 for fitting. I am pleased not to have to pay for the turbo, because the car is just out of warranty, but should such problems occur on a car as young as this?
MR, via email
That's a fair offer from Audi – and gratifying that it was made voluntarily. Oil seals usually fail because the engine has been switched off when the turbo is still red hot.
No engine oil is then able to circulate to cool the turbo bearings, the oil left in there carbonises and the seals cook. You should always allow a turbocharged engine to idle for a minute or two after towing or driving on the motorway (don't switch off straight away at fuel stops).
If your journey ends with a few minutes relatively slow running though a town at low engine speeds, that will do the job and there's no need to idle the turbo.
Some of the latest petrol turbos are watercooled, so there is less of a problem.
Some turbo engines have a system that keeps pumping oil through the turbo while it spools down after the engine is switched off, so they're fine too."
MR, via email
That's a fair offer from Audi – and gratifying that it was made voluntarily. Oil seals usually fail because the engine has been switched off when the turbo is still red hot.
No engine oil is then able to circulate to cool the turbo bearings, the oil left in there carbonises and the seals cook. You should always allow a turbocharged engine to idle for a minute or two after towing or driving on the motorway (don't switch off straight away at fuel stops).
If your journey ends with a few minutes relatively slow running though a town at low engine speeds, that will do the job and there's no need to idle the turbo.
Some of the latest petrol turbos are watercooled, so there is less of a problem.
Some turbo engines have a system that keeps pumping oil through the turbo while it spools down after the engine is switched off, so they're fine too."
Monday, November 23, 2009
early plans for Hughes and Joba
The Yankees are planning to go to spring training with Phil Hughes and Joba Chamberlain being programmed to start. 'They can always go from starting to the bullpen, but it's tough going the other way,' says Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.
Cashman feels David Robertson and Damaso Marte can pitch the seventh and eighth innings in front of Mariano Rivera, but a Yankees run at John Lackey, Ben Sheets or another starter hasn't been ruled out. The feeling inside the Yankees' offices is that there will be some payroll cutback, but how much is not known.
That's the way to go. Preparing to start prevents Hughes and Joba from neglecting their third and fourth pitches, which they wouldn't really need as relievers. It also allows them to not look desperate for starting pitching on the trade/FA market. And if they do end up acquiring a couple 'established' starters, it's far easier to to move one of Hughes/Joba to the pen where they can 'drop' a pitch rather than having to 're-learn' a pitch late in the off-season.
Cashman feels David Robertson and Damaso Marte can pitch the seventh and eighth innings in front of Mariano Rivera, but a Yankees run at John Lackey, Ben Sheets or another starter hasn't been ruled out. The feeling inside the Yankees' offices is that there will be some payroll cutback, but how much is not known.
That's the way to go. Preparing to start prevents Hughes and Joba from neglecting their third and fourth pitches, which they wouldn't really need as relievers. It also allows them to not look desperate for starting pitching on the trade/FA market. And if they do end up acquiring a couple 'established' starters, it's far easier to to move one of Hughes/Joba to the pen where they can 'drop' a pitch rather than having to 're-learn' a pitch late in the off-season.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
baseball baseball baseball
Joseph Pawlikowski of RiverAveBlues.com weighs all the possible Yankee left field options.The Yankees continue to be a factor in rumors regarding free agents Mike Cameron, Matt Holliday and of course Johnny Damon. There may be several trade options as well. We just did a story on the Royals looking to move David DeJesus. There are also possibilities that the Nationals would listen to offers for Josh Willingham whom Pawlikowski takes a closer look at. Also, a long shot is Rockies outfielder Brad Hawpe.
There are numerous options, but at the end of the day, it would make the most sense to bring Damon back into the fold.
There are numerous options, but at the end of the day, it would make the most sense to bring Damon back into the fold.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Godzilla
Hideki Matsui, the designated hitter for the New York Yankees, is nicknamed after the towering sea creature that mutated out of control through exposure to atomic radiation in Japanese B-flicks of old.
Matsui, the Yankees’ Japanese import, terrorized the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. His performance earned him the series’ Most Valuable Player award, making it a true World Series.
He’s one of few foreigners playing in the Major Leagues who isn’t from a country in America’s back yard of the Caribbean and Latin America. This time I didn’t cringe when the sports announcers proclaimed the Bronx Bombers the 2009 World Champs.
Love them or hate them, the Yankees are the sporting soul of New York.
Matsui, the Yankees’ Japanese import, terrorized the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. His performance earned him the series’ Most Valuable Player award, making it a true World Series.
He’s one of few foreigners playing in the Major Leagues who isn’t from a country in America’s back yard of the Caribbean and Latin America. This time I didn’t cringe when the sports announcers proclaimed the Bronx Bombers the 2009 World Champs.
Love them or hate them, the Yankees are the sporting soul of New York.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Where did the mets come from?
The Mets also have given indications that they'll pursue Lackey as a No. 2 starter behind Johan Santana, but they do not appear likely to venture into the neighborhood Lackey's camp reportedly has set as its target.
The Red Sox also have been mentioned as potential Lackey suitors along with the Mariners, but the level of interest of those clubs has not been clear.
'We've dialogued quite a bit,' Angels general manager Tony Reagins said, calling the conversations with Lackey's agent, Steve Hilliard, 'reasonable.' The GM added that he would not divulge any specific terms, a club policy.
Retaining Lackey, 31, for something in the five-year, $70 million range would free the Angels to focus their attention on the offense. Reagins said there are 'a lot of scenarios we can attack through free agency,' and the trade market also is being explored.
The Red Sox also have been mentioned as potential Lackey suitors along with the Mariners, but the level of interest of those clubs has not been clear.
'We've dialogued quite a bit,' Angels general manager Tony Reagins said, calling the conversations with Lackey's agent, Steve Hilliard, 'reasonable.' The GM added that he would not divulge any specific terms, a club policy.
Retaining Lackey, 31, for something in the five-year, $70 million range would free the Angels to focus their attention on the offense. Reagins said there are 'a lot of scenarios we can attack through free agency,' and the trade market also is being explored.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
long day
I had a really long day. I got into a crazy argument with one of the project managers at work because some are too stupid or lazy to do their own work and think other people are stupid enough to do it for them. I can tell you one thing I'm not stupid.
I also just came from best buy also because I bought a surround sound and the DVD player blew out. I took it in because I have insurance on it but the service department said that for the price it will cost them to fix it that they would consider it a junk out and to get a whole new one equivalent to the value of the one I had. So fine I ended up getting the one that I originally wanted but the one that blew was the one my husband wanted because it looked good with the TV. I told him not to get it and look now, we had to get rid of it. The only thing we are stuck with now are the speakers. They said that they couldn't take it back because they will just throw it away so they let us keep it. I don't know I might just sell it to someone or store it away until I can figure out what to do with it.
I also just came from best buy also because I bought a surround sound and the DVD player blew out. I took it in because I have insurance on it but the service department said that for the price it will cost them to fix it that they would consider it a junk out and to get a whole new one equivalent to the value of the one I had. So fine I ended up getting the one that I originally wanted but the one that blew was the one my husband wanted because it looked good with the TV. I told him not to get it and look now, we had to get rid of it. The only thing we are stuck with now are the speakers. They said that they couldn't take it back because they will just throw it away so they let us keep it. I don't know I might just sell it to someone or store it away until I can figure out what to do with it.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
So I'm super exhausted. Work is draining every little energy that I don't have and when I want to come home to sleep I cant because I have homework or errands to run and the dog's hyperness doesn't help at all!! I have never felt so drained before. I cant wait for thanksgiving because I get that Thursday and Friday off plus the weekends!! Thank GOD! I have never been into that black Friday hype so I will be getting plenty of sleep. Days off like that I like to go out to eat and stuff but since most of my girls work and my husband has to work it will be sleep time for me and the dog. I just cant wait!
New moon is coming out this Friday!! YAY!! so I'm going to see it on Sunday!! YAY!! I couldn't wait! I had the whole count down going and everything. Eclipse is coming out on June/2010. Yea I am a fan but that's because I have read all the books and since twilight movie was just as good as the book, I cant wait!!
anyways I have to go! My eyes are starting to droop while I am typing this up!
Nite Ya!
New moon is coming out this Friday!! YAY!! so I'm going to see it on Sunday!! YAY!! I couldn't wait! I had the whole count down going and everything. Eclipse is coming out on June/2010. Yea I am a fan but that's because I have read all the books and since twilight movie was just as good as the book, I cant wait!!
anyways I have to go! My eyes are starting to droop while I am typing this up!
Nite Ya!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Ok so I know I'm suppose to blog daily and now that it's as simple as texting it I don't know why I don't do it daily. I guess between work and other classes I have the most simplest things get neglected.
I didn't make it to class Friday because I had some personal things to handle. I eventually got home around 12am and my husband bought paranormal activity DVD from god knows where. We decided to watch it because I wasn't tired to go to bed and I needed time to just sit back and relax.. Well let me tell you that the movie is insane!!! I would watch it again!!! I do believe in those things and strongly but it's just crazy how this actually happened and that they decide to record it.. It was just creepy and of course the lights were off when we watch it... I did have a hard time falling asleep at first. I wasn't scared I was just thinking about it and kind of want to research it some more and find some more stories. I just find it very interesting!!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Cops
Authorities Thursday afternoon named a Town of Newburgh man as a major player in a massive drug ring that trafficked in cocaine, marijuana and prescription drugs throughout the mid-Hudson.
The drugs were brought in from Arizona, Florida, the Dominican Republic, Canada and the Bronx and funneled through the Town of Newburgh.
A total of 37 residents from Orange, Ulster, Westchester and Dutchess counties were rounded up Thursday morning following a two-year-long investigation that involved wiretaps and a host of local, state and federal agencies.
Seven suspects remain at large, officials said.
Authorities confiscated $172,000 worth of marijuana, 62 prescription painkillers and cocaine worth $10,000 as well as $83,000 in cash.
The drugs were brought in from Arizona, Florida, the Dominican Republic, Canada and the Bronx and funneled through the Town of Newburgh.
A total of 37 residents from Orange, Ulster, Westchester and Dutchess counties were rounded up Thursday morning following a two-year-long investigation that involved wiretaps and a host of local, state and federal agencies.
Seven suspects remain at large, officials said.
Authorities confiscated $172,000 worth of marijuana, 62 prescription painkillers and cocaine worth $10,000 as well as $83,000 in cash.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
im back
Ok so I finally figured that the text to blog actually works. The only thing was that I forgot to re-read the post before sending it and I misspelled a word. Actually I wanted to say hope and instead teh stupid Iphone put hole. Whatever! Atleast it was close.
So yesterday was a horrible day! I really think Im getting fed up with my job. My boss and I went at it yesterday because he swears he is never wrong. He's already under paying me for the massive work I am responsible for so he should KNOW better than getting loud with me. I let it go and went to work today feeling like I have the whole company on my back. I actually spent the WHOLE day on the one thing that he wanted me to do. I didnt finish about two things which is why I am going to work tomorrow EXTRA early to get his crap over and done with. GOD he is super annoying and I really feel like looking for another job. I'm just scared that I might be over qualified, I might not get the salary that I am looking for or go into a company that might not be secure enough.
I dont know! I just know I have to really think things through.
So yesterday was a horrible day! I really think Im getting fed up with my job. My boss and I went at it yesterday because he swears he is never wrong. He's already under paying me for the massive work I am responsible for so he should KNOW better than getting loud with me. I let it go and went to work today feeling like I have the whole company on my back. I actually spent the WHOLE day on the one thing that he wanted me to do. I didnt finish about two things which is why I am going to work tomorrow EXTRA early to get his crap over and done with. GOD he is super annoying and I really feel like looking for another job. I'm just scared that I might be over qualified, I might not get the salary that I am looking for or go into a company that might not be secure enough.
I dont know! I just know I have to really think things through.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Drug raids
A series of raids on drug rings in Orange County led to the arrests of 44 people on Thursday, state officials said.
The suspects are accused of funneling large amounts of cocaine, prescription drugs and marijuana into the area through three separate drug-distribution networks.
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said more than $180,000 worth of drugs and $83,000 in cash were seized during the roundup dubbed 'Operation Burning Plant.'
Six people were charged in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring extending from Orange County and the Bronx to Florida and the Dominican Republic. Eighteen others face charges they distributed ille-gal prescription medication.
Prosecutors have charged 28 with involvement in a marijuana distribution network working between Orange County and Florida, Arizona and Canada. Several suspects are charged with overlapping par-ticipation in at least two of the trafficking rings.
The raids centered on the town of Newburgh. The arrests follow a two-year investigation led by state police and officials from the state Attorney General's Office. Numerous other law-enforcement agencies also were involved.
The suspects are accused of funneling large amounts of cocaine, prescription drugs and marijuana into the area through three separate drug-distribution networks.
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said more than $180,000 worth of drugs and $83,000 in cash were seized during the roundup dubbed 'Operation Burning Plant.'
Six people were charged in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring extending from Orange County and the Bronx to Florida and the Dominican Republic. Eighteen others face charges they distributed ille-gal prescription medication.
Prosecutors have charged 28 with involvement in a marijuana distribution network working between Orange County and Florida, Arizona and Canada. Several suspects are charged with overlapping par-ticipation in at least two of the trafficking rings.
The raids centered on the town of Newburgh. The arrests follow a two-year investigation led by state police and officials from the state Attorney General's Office. Numerous other law-enforcement agencies also were involved.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Ok so I set up the mobile texting on my phone and I am right now trying to see if this works. The only thing is that I don't have spell check so I'm really going to have really watch how I type. I mean atleast the iPhone has some what of a spell check. So I'm going to send this and hole this works!! I truely hope it does because when I'm out and about I don't have to worry too much!! Ok I'm sending it now. Bye!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
OMG!
Date:11/08/09
Time: 3:45 pm
Place: Home
I haven't blogged in a minute already. There isn't any excuses because I have the blog mobile now where I can blog through text messages but remember the Yankees won the world series. I have been watching the games and when we won, I celebrated til the end of the weekend. I couldn't go to the parade but a few of us went to applebees at lunch with our Yankee gear on. It was the coolest thing ever.
Some of us went out on Saturday too and we all had our Yankee jackets and our fitted. It was crazy how the parade was on Friday and on Saturday when people saw our crew they would scream go Yankees or do something stupid. It was just way too much fun.
We didn't do much yesterday but go out to dinner and went to see SAW 6 which was ridiculous!! My husband and I have been seeing saw at the movies since the first one came out and even though it was late we HAD to go see it. Things kept coming up which caused us not to be able to go see it but man that movie was SICK!!! lol...
Over all! I had an awesome weekend! Now time to go back to work tomorrow and deal with the pain in the asses!!
Time: 3:45 pm
Place: Home
I haven't blogged in a minute already. There isn't any excuses because I have the blog mobile now where I can blog through text messages but remember the Yankees won the world series. I have been watching the games and when we won, I celebrated til the end of the weekend. I couldn't go to the parade but a few of us went to applebees at lunch with our Yankee gear on. It was the coolest thing ever.
Some of us went out on Saturday too and we all had our Yankee jackets and our fitted. It was crazy how the parade was on Friday and on Saturday when people saw our crew they would scream go Yankees or do something stupid. It was just way too much fun.
We didn't do much yesterday but go out to dinner and went to see SAW 6 which was ridiculous!! My husband and I have been seeing saw at the movies since the first one came out and even though it was late we HAD to go see it. Things kept coming up which caused us not to be able to go see it but man that movie was SICK!!! lol...
Over all! I had an awesome weekend! Now time to go back to work tomorrow and deal with the pain in the asses!!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
So I forgot
Date:11/03/09
Time: 12:45 PM
Place: Home
So I forgot to post the pass couple of days. I just got the blogger working on my phone so I don't have to try to get to my lap top all the time. No excuse to not get to my school work but the Yankee came was on this weekend and people came over. I had a big party on Saturday which was really just to watch the world series. It was so much fun. Sunday was just a day to recuperate because I woke up a ZOMBIE!!! and of course to watch the game again.
Monday my little brother had knee surgery because of a sport injury. He had hopes of getting into the MLB and I guess watching the game hit him hard because not only was he in pain he was also not comfortable with not playing until he gets better. But I'm his big sister and I have to be strong for him and unfortunately the Yankees lost. Ugh what a day.
My husband is off today and I took it off too because I wanted to take my brother to his follow-up appointment and to be with my husband. It feels sooo good to sleep in alittle and to come home from errands instead of work. I was going to go in as soon as my brother was done seeing the doctor but I wanted to get school work done too.
Today there isn't a game on. Yankees come back to the Bronx tomorrow to win the series. Right now is Yanks 3 Phillie's 2 so we just need one win!! CANT WAIT!! LETS GO YANKEES! 2
Time: 12:45 PM
Place: Home
So I forgot to post the pass couple of days. I just got the blogger working on my phone so I don't have to try to get to my lap top all the time. No excuse to not get to my school work but the Yankee came was on this weekend and people came over. I had a big party on Saturday which was really just to watch the world series. It was so much fun. Sunday was just a day to recuperate because I woke up a ZOMBIE!!! and of course to watch the game again.
Monday my little brother had knee surgery because of a sport injury. He had hopes of getting into the MLB and I guess watching the game hit him hard because not only was he in pain he was also not comfortable with not playing until he gets better. But I'm his big sister and I have to be strong for him and unfortunately the Yankees lost. Ugh what a day.
My husband is off today and I took it off too because I wanted to take my brother to his follow-up appointment and to be with my husband. It feels sooo good to sleep in alittle and to come home from errands instead of work. I was going to go in as soon as my brother was done seeing the doctor but I wanted to get school work done too.
Today there isn't a game on. Yankees come back to the Bronx tomorrow to win the series. Right now is Yanks 3 Phillie's 2 so we just need one win!! CANT WAIT!! LETS GO YANKEES! 2
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