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Connecticut could be 1st state to curb loud movies
Associated Press ^ | Mar 8, 2014 9:35 AM EST | John Christoffersen

Posted on 03/08/2014 5:56:54 PM PST by Olog-hai

Connecticut could become the first state to curb loud movies under proposed legislation that’s drawing opposition from the Motion Picture Association of America.

The legislature’s Public Safety and Security Committee is considering the bill, which would prevent theaters from showing a film or preview that exceeded 85 decibels. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends noise should be kept below 85 decibels for workers for eight hours to minimize hearing loss. …

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; News/Current Events; US: Connecticut
KEYWORDS: 85decibels; diaperawarenessmonth; movies; mpaa; niosh
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To: Olog-hai

right now the least of their problems i’d say....


21 posted on 03/08/2014 6:43:34 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Olog-hai

Workers? What workers are there for eight hours?

I buy a ticket,someone takes it,we go to the proper screening room and never see an employee again.

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22 posted on 03/08/2014 6:48:25 PM PST by Mears
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To: Olog-hai

Is that really their biggest fish to fry? I should be so ‘troubled’.


23 posted on 03/08/2014 7:01:15 PM PST by lee martell
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To: lee martell

I guess this is what all the “please silence your cell phones” nonsense during the previews is a set up for.


24 posted on 03/08/2014 7:02:37 PM PST by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

“And kids walking on my lawn! Let’s ban them, too! And those sneakers with lights in them! They bother me!”


25 posted on 03/08/2014 7:03:22 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: Olog-hai

i quit seeing movies in the theater after Harry Potter was so dang loud


26 posted on 03/08/2014 7:05:26 PM PST by yldstrk ( My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: Hardastarboard

plus he hisses like a snake


27 posted on 03/08/2014 7:06:28 PM PST by yldstrk ( My heroes have always been cowboys)
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To: Olog-hai

Those who chose NOT to silence their phones may be subjected to involuntary castration and/or disembowelment. Enjoy your movie going experience, popcorn, milk-duds and Coke are now available in our newly carpeted lobby for your snacking pleasure!


28 posted on 03/08/2014 7:45:23 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Repeal The 17th

Thanks for the interesting list.

I admit, as I get older I seem to have less tolerance for loud noise. Not fun!


29 posted on 03/08/2014 7:49:40 PM PST by AllAmericanGirl44
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To: ilovesarah2012

How about making the dialogue audible?


30 posted on 03/08/2014 7:57:53 PM PST by depressed in 06 (America conceived in liberty, dies in slavery.)
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To: Hardastarboard

If Patrick Kennedy was still in congress they’d have to make a law to make him quiet down.


31 posted on 03/08/2014 8:52:33 PM PST by VerySadAmerican (".....Barrack, and the horse Mohammed rode in on.")
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To: Olog-hai

Wild Bill died shot in the back
with his S&W Model 2 32rf
still in a holster


Put your back to the wall and carry your Colt Navy .36
Sarah Brady is sneaking up behind you right now


32 posted on 03/09/2014 12:28:52 AM PST by devolve (- Tell Vladimir after my erection I have more FLEXIBILITY -- I need more SPACE - BHO Jr -)
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To: Olog-hai

Our Governor is an idiot Bloomberg wannabe


33 posted on 03/09/2014 7:03:20 AM PDT by KosmicKitty (WARNING: Hormonally crazed woman ahead!!)
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