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South Sudan's first refinery, which will process 5,000 bpd, will begin operating by Dec. 31 and a second one will start by the end of 2014, bringing total processing capacity to 17,000 bpd of crude oil, he said.
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South Sudan is set to become almost self-sufficient in oil
products within a year as two refineries enter production,
saving Africas newest nation foreign exchange it now uses
to buy diesel from neighbors.
By 2014, we would be 80% independent in terms of
requiring energy products from any other country, Paul
Adong Deng, managing director of state-owned Nile Petroleum
Corp., said in an interview from the capital, Juba.
I think by 2016-17, we will be entirely
South Sudans first refinery, which will process 5,000
bpd, will begin operating by Dec. 31 and a second one will
start by the end of 2014, bringing total processing capacity to
17,000 bpd of crude oil, he said.
The facilities are being built in the
oil-producing states of Unity and Upper Nile. The first, in
Bentiu, is a joint venture between Nile Petroleum and
Russias Safinat, with a 30%-70% equity split
respectively. It cost under $100 million, Deng
We envisage that before year-end, the construction would have been
completed and the commissioning would have taken place
after a six-month delay caused by the rainy season and poor
road conditions from Kenyas port of Mombasa, through
which the equipment was shipped from Russia, he said. Construction is yet to start on the
larger one in Thiangrial.
South Sudan imports as much as 40 million liters (10.6 million
gallons) of fuel a month from neighboring Kenya, Deng said.
About 80% of imports are diesel and 20% gasoline.
Sudan reliance
While South Sudan may review a decision to stop an
arrangement under which it was using the refinery near Sudans capital,
Khartoum, to process crude that was then trucked back to the
south, Deng ruled out relying on Sudan for its energy needs for
the foreseeable future, as a border conflict keeps
bilateral relations tense.
South Sudan seceded from neighboring Sudan in July 2011 and
took three-quarters of the formerly united countrys oil
output. The landlocked country currently exports all its crude,
about 220,000 bpd, through pipelines across Sudan. A dispute
between the two neighbors over export revenue halted South
Sudanese production last year, cutting the countrys
economy by half to $9.34 billion, according to World Bank
With the refinery operational, ultimately we
will no longer continue under the threat of shutdown,
Information Minister Mikael Makuei Lueth said in an interview.
Even if they shut down we will continue to refine our oil
Fuel smuggling
Oil product smuggling across the northern border will
probably to drop after Sudans government removed
subsidies on fuel, Deng said. The removal of fuel subsidies
triggered protests in Sudan as the cost of energy and transport
Henry Dillah Odwar, who heads the parliamentary committee on
energy, said South Sudan still needs to build roads from the
refineries to Juba so it can bring fuel to the capital in the
rainy season. Nile Petroleum is studying the viability of
transporting the products by special barges as they
work on constructing all-weather roads, Deng said.
South Sudan has sub-Saharan Africas biggest oil reserves
after Nigeria and Angola, according to BP data. Its low-sulfur
crude, prized by Japanese buyers as a cleaner-burning fuel for
power generation, is pumped mainly by China National Petroleum
Corp., Malaysias Petroliam Nasional Bhd. and Indias Oil & Natural Gas
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The refinery should be put in proper use to provide opportunity to the thousands of unemployed South Sudanese who are loitering on the street.
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A Knox County wildlife refuge will become Tennessee's newest state park.
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A proposed 28-story high-rise residential tower downtown cleared a major hurdle Monday when a City-County Council panel approved a $23 million borrowing plan to help build it.
The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee voted 6-2 for a bond issue that would help fund the $81 million living and retail development at the site of the old Market Square Arena.
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Date: November 30, 2012
Re: Prostitution Arrest
Issued by: Det. Mark Cappelli
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Phone: 203-662-5368
Fax: 203-662-5381
Routine Calls: 203-662-5300
For Immediate Release
Darien, CT –The Darien Police Department, in a joint investigation with the CT State Police and Department of Homeland Security, initiated an investigation into alleged prostitution at Sunrise Health Therapeutic Massage located at 800 Post Rd. unit 3C.
The Darien Police Department's Patrol Division developed information that patrons of Sunrise Health were being offered sex acts in exchange for money. This information launched a four month investigation by the Darien Police which utilized undercover informants, Connecticut State Police-Statewide Organized Crime Investigation Task Force and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The arrests led to the seizure of four thousand five hundred dollars in cash which was located in the establishment as well as a vehicle which was used to transport the female employees.
The investigation led to the arrest of the proprietor, Fu Xu, a 49 year old male from Elmhurst, NY. He was charged with Promoting Prostitution, Permitting Prostitution and three counts of Employing Unlicensed Massage Therapists. Fenjiao Gao, a 43 year female from Flushing, NY was charged with Interfering with a Police Officer and Practicing Massage without a Licencse. Xiuguin Lu, a 45 year old female also from Flushing, NY was charged with two counts of Prostitution and three counts of Practicing Massage without a License.
Lu was held on a twenty thousand dollar bond and transported to Stamford Superior Court on 11/30/12. Her next court appearance is 12/10/2012. Gao was held on a one thousand dollar bond and transported to Stamford Superior Court on 11/30/12. Her next court appearance is 12/10/12.
Xu was held on a five thousand dollar bond and his next court appearance is also 12/10/12.
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What's up kids? The wife and I bought our first house 4-5 years ago. The house we purchased was new. It wasn't very evident to us at the time that it was a blank canvas. Now years later we are just getting around to painting and such to make it feel more like a home. I have heard this is pretty normal. It seems I really need to be in the mood to tackle home improvement and it comes and goes in phases. A buddy of mine just sent me his old Nest after he got a new one. Maybe I will install that for my next project.
What about you? What projects have you completed or perhaps what are you looking to do?
In the spirit of it all I thought to share yesterday's art hanging. These were the first of anything to be put on the walls besides paint which happened just a few months ago. I have a BFA in printmaking and while I haven't made a print in a decade or more I still buy quite a few from my favorite artists in the genre. I have had these prints framed and sitting in a spare bedroom for ages. All of the rooms are still in progress but I thought it was about time to get some art on the walls. Here's everything we put up and there's plenty more to hang. Big thanks to Tammy Shea owner of Bella Framing who framed all of these and came over to assist with getting them on the walls.
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John Dyer Baizley in the kitchen.
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On Tuesday there were reports that Ryan Clark and Ray Lewis could expect fines for their play in Sunday night's Ravens-Steelers game. Wednesday it became a reality; Clark was docked $40,000 and Lewis $20,000.
And not long after the fines were announced, Clark spoke frankly on the matter.
"Somebody else needs to step in ... not that I respected Roger [Goodell] before this ... but this is ridiculous," he said. "I'm not going to sit across from [the Commissioner] unless they handcuff me. which is probably the next step anyway."
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette writes that Steelers head coach "was said to be furious when he learned about the fine from the league office today."
In a statement released by the team, Tomlin called the fine excessive.
"I am a proponent of player safety and the league's pursuit of improvement in this area," he said. "I, like the vast majority of people in this industry, witness daily the steep price that these young men pay to play this game on so many levels. Ryan has my full support if he chooses to appeal this in any way."
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Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger also supports Clark and thinks that NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith should get involved.
"It's unfortunate," he said."You never want to see one of your guys get hit, especially for that much money. I went back and watched it. If you slow down and watch it, it's about as picture-perfect of a tackle you can make. His head was down right across the chest and the back of his helmet maybe grazed the wide receivers bottom of the face mask. Someone needs to stand up and do something -- like De Smith. He is our player guy, stand up and do something for our players."
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Fair point. Smith hasn't been seen since the lockout ended. Maybe that's why, when the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Mark Kaboly asked James Harrison Wednesday if De Smith should get involved his response was "Who's that?"
(We're pretty sure that was Harrison being sarcastic.)
But it's not just those in the Steelers organization that think Clark's punishment was exorbitant. Sports Illustrated's Peter King sent the following tweets Wednesday:
"Watched replay of Clark's hit on Dickson 20/25 times. Clark lowers head, aims for chest w/right shoulder. Clips Dickson facemask w/helmet. … This is not the kind of hit to generate a 40k fine. Clark DID hit helmet--but he clearly was aiming lower. Some fine? OK. 40? No way. … 'Fine Clark till he stops.; Stops what? Lowering his head and aiming for a guy's sternum? Bury a guy when he AIMS for head. Clark didn't."
As our colleague Will Brinson wrote earlier, the reason Clark is now out $40,000 wasn't the result of some blindfolded dart-throwing exercise down at league headquarters. It's because the NFL's fine schedule plainly states that the second offense for "Impermissible Use of the Helmet" will run you … $40,000.
The players are well aware of this. They're just apoplectic at the amount. Well, that and the arbitrary nature with with Goodell metes out punishments. Like, say, this.
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Both young safeties that competed for the Green Bay Packers starting job opposite Morgan Burnett last year are no longer with the team.
The Packers cut Jerron McMillian in the middle of last season, and didn't give M.D. Jennings a restricted free-agent tender offer earlier this week. Jennings signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday.
Jennings started all 16 games for the Packers last season, though their decision not to tender him was a clear sign that they didnt expect him to be a starter this year even if theyd eventually re-signed him.
For now, the most likely candidate to start opposite Burnett is Micah Hyde, whos expected to get an extensive look at safety after playing strictly as a cornerback last year as a rookie. The Packers also are a good bet to draft a safety this year and perhaps sign one in free agency.
Its unclear whether the Bears signed Jennings as a possible starter at safety, or more as a backup and special-teams player.
The Packers also have set up visits with two free agents.
Defensive lineman Al Woods, who played with the Pittsburgh Steelers the last four years, will visit the Packers on Thursday. He was visiting Tennessee on Wednesday and will visit Arizona on Friday.
The 6-foot-4, 311-pound Woods, 26, had 16 tackles and two sacks for the Steelers last season. He's going into his fifth season.
Tight end Owen Daniels, cut last week by the Houston Texans, also is scheduled to visit the Packers. He played in college at Wisconsin.
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A Muncie teenager has been accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl in Tennessee.
Dylan Lee Webster, 18, 2209 W. Barcelona Drive, was arrested last July in Murfeesboro, Tenn., after he allegedly admitted to abusing the child on three occasions. He was later charged with three counts of rape of a child.
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Addiction solutions needed
The Enquirer's series on the rise of heroin addiction in our region is a sobering look at a grave health crisis.
Addicted moms find hope beyond heroin
Nobody thinks methadone is good for a baby, but it's better than heroin.
24-year-old mother recovers from pain pill addiction
Ashley Wilson hung around with the wrong crowd and got addicted to prescription painkillers. After finding out she was pregnant last year she decided to get clean.
The new generation of heroin users
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SPECIAL REPORT: Children of the heroin curse
Patti Jacobs first saw it on Christmas Eve 2007.
'It was either straighten up, or prison.'
Kathie Smallwood of Hamilton turned in her own heroin-addicted daughter Hollie Parrish to police in order to help save her life.
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Northern Kentucky is the state's epicenter for heroin, straining legal and medical systems and bringing deadly consequences that are starting to spill out to the rest of the state.
'It's everywhere'
Doctors are prescribing more Oxycontin, Vicodin and Percocet, leading to heroin overdoses doubling, addicted babies tripling, and costs to taxpayers exploding.
'It's not just their own life that they affect'
In 2011, Terri Williams received the phone call every parent fears. Her son, Jason Malone, overdosed on heroin.
The craving
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Ever been in pain? You should care about heroin
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Find out more about heroin-related cases, crime lab requests and overdoses in the area.
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Goodyear, AZ -- Omir Santos had a solo homer and Carlos Moncrief had a game-tying two-run homer -- both of which came in the ninth inning -- to help the Cleveland Indians play to draw versus the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in spring training action.
The Indians will take on the Milwaukee Brewers tomorrow, Monday, March 18 at 4:05 PM ET/1:05PM PT with RHP Ubaldo Jimenez getting the ball.
The Indians are 13-8-2 on the spring.
Xavier Paul had a three-run homer and Todd Frazier had a two-run blast for the Reds, who saw starter Mat Latos last six innings and give up three runs -- two earned -- on six hits.
The Reds finished with four home runs and eight total hits. Cleveland starter Justin Masterson struggled and gave up five runs on just four hits, though he did strike out six over four innings. Cleveland had 12 hits.
The Indians and Reds battled to a 7-7 tie in Goodyear as the Indians plated 3 runs in the top of the 9th inning after home runs from OMIR SANTOS and CARLOS MONCRIEF.
JUSTIN MASTERSON (4.0IP, 4H, 5R/ER) settled down after yielding a pair of home runs in the first inning, allowing no hits over his final 3.0 frames. DAVID HUFF, MATT CAPPS and BRYAN SHAW (2.0IP) enjoyed scoreless outings and CORD PHELPS (2-4, RS), MATT CARSON (2-4, 2RS) and LUIS HERNANDEZ (2-3, RS) recorded multi-hit games.
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As 78-year-old state Rep. Louise Williams Bishop (D-Philadelphia) began to speak to a crowd gathered in the rotunda of the capitol in Harrisburg at a public meeting in November, her voice wavered and shook, belying her decades of experience in public speaking as a polished politician, Baptist minister and radio DJ.
Shaky, Bishop revealed a secret she had held inside for six decades. "I discovered someone in the bed with me. [He was] doing a little more than feeling and touching," she told the hushed audience, recalling the night when her stepfather first raped her.
Bishop, who was 12 at the time, says that when she awoke to find her stepfather in her bed, she "didn't know how to react. I was afraid. There was fear. Fear in what my sisters, if they awakened, would think. Fear if I told my mother what she would say. Fear if my grandfather found out, he would have taken a shotgun and killed somebody and went to jail."
"So I lived with that fear," and the secret, "all these years." Even as a minister listening to survivors, who at 35, 40 years old were revealing their own childhood sex abuse, Bishop remained silent about her own. She never even told her husband.
But here, surrounded by child abuse survivors and in the shock and turmoil of allegations against former Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky, Bishop says she was moved to share her story.
"I was standing in front of people with stories that people may not have believed," she says of that moment. "I had not planned to talk, to tell them about my experience, but when I saw them … I could not walk away from that without letting them know I understood, I've been through it, and that we were going to do everything we could do for them."
What she means is: She's not going to give up on abolishing the statute of limitations in Pennsylvania, because she knows how and why it can take a long time, a lifetime even, to come forward about having been abused. Bishop says that the burden she sees in the men she counsels does not expire, so the time period when survivors can come forward and press charges shouldn't expire, either. She says it's not about the money that could be won in a civil suit, but it helps, because survivors often need, and deserve, therapy and treatment.
"They need as much help as they can get to overcome that horrible experience and try to live a normal life," says Bishop. "They don't even start talking about it until they are 30, or 40, or 50 years old."
Last February, Bishop introduced House Bill 832, a bill to eliminate the statute of limitations on sexual abuse of children in Pennsylvania. Current Pennsylvania statutes give survivors up until the age of 50 to file a criminal suit and until 30 to file a civil suit against their abusers. HB 832 would abolish the age limit altogether.
Bishop introduced the bill alongside Rep. Mike McGeehan's HB 878, which would install a two-year "window," a temporary time period in which survivors who otherwise aged out of the statute of limitation (SOL) could still file civil suits.
Sometimes called the "look-back window," states around the country, including Delaware, have implemented the windows in the wake of child sex abuse scandals.
SOL reformists see window legislation as a tool to identify predators.
Indeed, after California passed a one-year window legislation in 2002, about 1,000 survivors came forward, and the names of more than 300 alleged perpetrators were identified, according to constitutional law expert and omnipresent SOL reform advocate Marci Hamilton, of Bucks County. Of the suits filed, about 850 were relevant to the Catholic Church.
The California experiment yielded interesting results: While it confirmed that indeed many survivors wait decades to come forward, it also sparked a backlash against SOL reform that was spearheaded, insiders say, by the Catholic Church.
In response, Church lobbyists across the country have repeatedly framed SOL reform as both a money-grab and as evidence of anti-Catholic bias.
Advocates in Harrisburg say the battle of statute of limitation reform is much bigger, and uglier, than Republicans versus Democrats. It boils down to church versus state.
Now, between the upcoming trial against Philadelphia priests accused of child sex abuse, the Penn State scandal and an administration that just declared 2012 the "Year of the Bible" in Pennsylvania, that battle has never been more intense and line has never been more blurry.
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Pennsylvania legislators have been introducing bills to reform the statute of limitation for years, mostly to no avail.
"Coming from the Archdiocese of Denver, Archbishop Chaput's old "stompin' grounds," it would really gladden my heart to see the Statue of Limitations extended in cases of Clergy Pedophilia (both inside and outside the Catholic Church. In Denver, Chaput's high-priced, Denver attorneys and lobbyists successfully managed to quash legislation extending our Statute of Limitations for 2 years running. Maybe now, the public sees the necessity "to reform" the Statute of LImitations, because in doing so, it might be the only way "to reform" the Church and an arrogant Hierarchy."
"This is an excellent article that probably for the first time provides readers who follow this tragic story a comprehensive summary of the history of SOL reform legislation and the current status of bills pending in Harrisburg. All the key players in this struggle are quoted here including the key legislators and tireless advocates like Professor Marci Hamilton, Sister Maureen Turlish, Maureen Martinez and Tami Lerner. Anyone who loves children owes a debt of gratitude to these individuals and countless others who support their work."
"There are some inherent flaws in the reasoning for opening a window. First, many of the abusers from years ago are deceased. So using the argument that it will prevent abuse is like saying the death penalty is a deterrent to murder. Secondly, when you consider how much of a settlement lawyers take--and some of them are less than honorable people--it argues against the victims being helped at all. And finally, the way the media and so-called advocates work, anyone accused is guilty until proven guilty. There is no such thing as a fair trial. Maureen Tulish and her logic fail to stand up to close scrutiny. Her statements indicate a bias that says set the law aside because I am saving children. There is also an absence of discussion about parents and their role. I think that is an essential component to prevention efforts."
"There are some inherent flaws in the reasoning for opening a window. First, many of the abusers from years ago are deceased. So using the argument that it will prevent abuse is like saying the death penalty is a deterrent to murder. Secondly, when you consider how much of a settlement lawyers take--and some of them are less than honorable people--it argues against the victims being helped at all. And finally, the way the media and so-called advocates work, anyone accused is guilty until proven guilty. There is no such thing as a fair trial. Maureen Tulish and her logic fail to stand up to close scrutiny. Her statements indicate a bias that says set the law aside because I am saving children. There is also an absence of discussion about parents and their role. I think that is an essential component to prevention efforts."
"There is no statute of limitations for murder in PA. So the argument that some may be deceased doesn't hold up. How about those who are alive? Prison does in fact keep those individuals from committing sex abuse against children. Outing them with a trial does warn others. Lawyers benefit from every type of crime. Should we do away with our justice system because of that fact? I hope not. No system is perfect but I'll take imperfect over the alternative. The burden of proof must be met. Parents should play an important role in protecting their children, but statistically family members are the perpetrators of child sex abuse (far more often than clergy). These laws protect the vulnerable and bring justice to victims. Your issue with Sr. Maureen is irrelevant to the bigger picture for PA."
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"This article presents a fine chronology and summary of the clergy abuse scandal in the Philadelphia Catholic Church as well as the relentless,and, as of yet, futile attempts to secure the kind of legislative reform in Harrisburg that will provide better protection for our children, now and in the future. Why state representatives in the Judiciary Committee, like Marsico and Caltagirone, who are fathers and grandfathers, would choose the insurance industry and religious organizations and their leadership over the best interests of their children and grandchildren is indeed foolish and offensive. A father and/or a grandfather who is in a position to protect thousands of children throughout the Commonwealth and he elects to support the position of industries with highly paid lobbyists, money and influence?? Obviously, some politicians have passed shame, dignity and pride many, many years ago."
"The Catholic church raped more children than any institution in history, and they still hide their pedophiles today, including 37 they hid in Philly until last year.
Parents - save your children from Catholic pedophile priests."
"How can anyone make a statement like anonymous who stated " there are inherent flaws in opening a window, the abusers are deceased, the lawyers take all the money so the victims get no help'. This is nonsense, however is is an admission that the rcc did in fact enable and protect the abusers and the current legislation was a compromise that provided an escape for the archdiocese of Phila. Amy Hill is a paid assassin along with marisco and caltagirone who provide hot air responses. The rcc is trying to keep all their dirty secrets from the eye of the faithful,the laws need to be changed NOW and show the VICTIMS they can be heard in a Court of Law !"
"Spot on!!! What a great clear and comprehensive article that capsulizes the battle that we survivors have had over the last several years working to get the SOLs changed here in PA."
"When the Sandusky scandal broke, I remember someone saying to me, "Why are these kids coming forward now?" I later learned that only about four percent of people who were sexually assaulted as children ever tell ANYBODY. It is a deeply personal event in one's life and one in which the victim some how feels responsible for the event rather than blaming it on the adult who did it. What happens to a child is often buried in his or her memory because it is the only way to deal with it. Some times the damage it causes in a victims life cannot be directly contributed to it by them until much later. When that occurs, they should be able to get their day in court against the abuser who uses their silence as a weapon. There should be no statue of limitations on the crime because it lasts a lifetime. Our state representatives should eliminate them."
"Bernard, it is precisely this hysterical reaction and broad condemnation that makes any look back law unjust. Take a look just this year a the number of teachers arrested for sexual contact with children--just the number of women alone is staggering. Studies have shown that for every priest abuse case, there are 10 cases of teacher abuse. We need to get past the notion that this is a church problem. It is a social problem. And with the influence of pornography, sexual themes on television, the glorification of sex in media and music, and the federal gov't push to provide birth control for everyone, including school kids (remember the state that wanted condom info for kindergarten??) we have bigger problems than 20 year old abuse cases."
"This is NOT even remotely a Catholic Church issue. It is a national problem, yet, the media perpetuates ths stereotype to ease the consciencious of and avoid possible violent and/or financial conflict the Muslims, Jews, and Protestants, who choose not to report, not be be transparent, and for some reason, the media does not report with the hysteria they do the Catholoics. Also, to protect the media's revenue. It is about monely. Muslims and Jews do not take kindly to this type of exposure, and the large media outlets are compliant. Articles exists, but you must hunt for them. See the Jewish press, youtube, and an excellent New York Magazine article.On the Rabbi's Knee, These are few and far between. If the Catholics truly had the money and power suggested, we would have none of this exposure. We have made progress - for example the dire financial crisis - Jews are not disparaged in the press for their roles - even though many are involved. Why demonize the catholics with this? Doesnt"
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"I remember the case of Jewish Cantor Harold Nevison. The DA allowed him to plead to child endangerment instead of child rape (he raped boys for 20 years) and the DA lifted the statutue limits because he intimidated the families and vicitims. That is how bad it was. But then, he is allowed to plead to these lesser charges, he did not spend any time in prison, he wa on house arrest and probation. Many Jews are angry that their vctimizers are treated with preferencial treatment.
Statues of limitations are meaningless if these alford please and special accomodations are permitted."
"I have to agree that the Church is getting the bum's rush. There has been a huge bias against the Church in the US, and it continues.
And not only the Church.
Look how the media treated Penn State and Syracuse: Penn state was huge in the media and Syracuse was a blip. Syracues Chancellor Nancy Cantor andCoach Bernie Fine make a nice pair. And there was even a creepy phone recording between one of Bernie's rape victims and his wife. And I just read that Bernie's wife also boinked the boys....nice, real nice.
This should be a telemovie but since we have the Cantor/Fine elememnt, it got buried. The Church should hire Nancy Cantor to handle their PR then all of this will go away, too. Very sad really."
"Child sex abuse occurs everywhere,in families, neighborhoods, all religous denominations.In recent months at two press conferences in Harrisburg concerning the statute of limitation reform, we have been joined by two rabbis who have stood with us for child protection. One rabbi is from the orthodox community in New York and has gone to great lengths to expose the problem in his community and fight for laws that will protect children. That is the difference -no one is saying abuse only happens in the Catholic Church - however I will never forget the passion these rabbis had for protecting the children in their communities -it was refreshing."
"Did you see the article today about a bill in the PA Senate to mandate how school's deal with accusations against teachers? The Department of Ed reports thta between 50 to 100 cases of teacher sexual misconduct were reported WITHIN THE LAST YEAR!!!!!!!! And people think the church has a problem??
I still blame the self-righteous lawyers and the nuns who want to be priests. The greed for money and power keeps the issue alive as though it is current. When a lawyer gets up to 66% of the judgment, plus expenses, they have every reason to go after deep pockets. Look at how much they have made off the church. Justice is not served to victims. It serves the lawyers."
"The catholic church should be charged under the federal RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) statues, it is no different from the mafia, both based in Italy, where coincidentally prostitution is legal. The people in the pews are dedicated to the institution not the principles of Jesus, meanwhile the sexual abuse of their children, neighbors and family members continues.
"Sadly it is very much a "current" issue.
"Judgment day is approaching for Archdioceses's facilitators & enablers"
"I beg the leaders of the Catholic Church to fall on their knees and seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit regarding the statute of limitations on sexual abuse. Take off the blinders. This change will not only apply to the Church. I was born into, raised and educated in, and believe in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, but it is time to admit the wrongs that have been committed against the innocent."
"I have been a victim of sexual abuse by a family member. What make the church think they are experim from sending there priest form church to church to let it keep happen in a new town we they could do it over and over again. Maybe they need some people that have been effected by this and them maybe they may listed to be able to do something to fightback against them."
"I beg the archdiocese of Philadelphia to stop the fight against the statute of limitations. God's blessings will be with us. This is not a case of discrimination against us; it is a search for the truth. Do as you tell us to do: put it in God's Hands."
"Did someone assist in the death of Bevilacqua or did he do himself? Once again no justice for the abused, again."
"Only when we change the laws and remove all statute of limitations on the crimes of sexual abuse of children ---will we will take some of the power away from the predators ---- and bring some justice for the victims. We need to address the weaknesses in the law so that predators don't continue to get a free pass simply by virtue of the passage of time."
"Anyone who claims that the "Catholic Church" raped more children than anyone is mistaken: more children are raped by teachers, and more children have been raped by Boy Scout leaders in the US than by anyone. By the way, teachers in Delaware get quite a pass when it comes to statutes i this case."
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Fox 59 tracked down the couple, Jake Moran and Georgia Arnett. Moran defended his actions: The thing is she also had her own ice cream, he told the station. Arnett said shed forgive him: Hell think twice next time. I bet!
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Col. Kevin Sampels was relieved of command of the 374th Maintenance Group at Yokota Air Base Japan, due to 'a lack of confidence in his ability to lead,' a spokesman for the 374th Airlift Wing said. (Air Force)
Col. Kevin Sampels was relieved of command of the 374th Maintenance Group at Yokota Air Base Japan, due to a lack of confidence in his ability to lead, a spokesman for the 374th Airlift Wing said.
Sampels, who was relieved in November, was the subject of a command-directed investigation, which did not result in charges being filed, said 2nd Lt. Jacob Bailey.
Due to privacy act restrictions involving the release of non-judicial punishment records, we cannot discuss specifics surrounding the investigation, Bailey said in an email to Air Force Times on Wednesday.
Sampels is no longer stationed at Yokota, said Bailey, who declined to say what Sampels current assignment is, citing privacy considerations. Lt. Col. Sean Robertson is serving as Sampels replacement.
After entering the Air Force as an enlisted airman in 1981, Sampels was commissioned through Officer Training School in 1990, according to his official Air Force biography. His prior assignments include serving as the chief of the Resource Integration Division at Pacific Air Forces headquarters, executive officer to the Air Force Materiel Command commander and commander of a logistics readiness squadron that conducted long-haul convoy operations in Iraq.
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The first American general officer to be killed by hostile fire in combat since Sept. 11 has been identified as Maj. Gen. Harold Greene.
Greene died in an apparent insider attack Tuesday at The Marshal Fahim National Defense University in Kabul, Afghanistan.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Maj. Gen. Harold J. Greene's family, and the families of our soldiers who were injured today in the tragic events that took place in Afghanistan," Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno said in a statement on Tuesday. "These soldiers were professionals, committed to the mission. It is their service and sacrifice that define us as an Army."
Greene was the deputy commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan.
CSTC-A, along with the NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan, is primarily responsible for training and advising the Afghan National Security Forces.
Both organizations are commanded by US Army Lt. Gen. Kenneth Tovo.
Before this assignment, Greene was deputy for acquisition and systems management in the office of the assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology at the Pentagon.
Greene was commissioned in 1980 as an engineer officer, according to his bio during his time in the Pentagon. He held a doctorate in materials science, masters degrees in engineering, and a masters in strategic studies.
He served at all levels of the Army, serving in places such as Fort Polk, Louisiana; Germany; Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; and Natick, Massachusetts.
When the Army lost him, they lost a real giant, said retired Maj. Gen. Robert Scales about his friend Greene.
Greene was focused on making soldiers lives better through technology, said Scales, who worked with Greene at Natick.
Whether it was [improvised explosive devices] or soldier protection or intelligence and surveillance, he always had a tactical view of research and development and acquisition, Scales said. When he was at Natick, he had a real sense of what was important. Harry was always the one who always understood the tactical needs of the close-combat soldiers.
Scales, a Silver Star recipient for his actions in Vietnam who served as commandant of the Army War College before retiring, called Greene a fellow traveler.
I admired him enormously, he said. Harry was always sort of an icon. My sense was that Harry was bound for higher things.
On a personal level, Greene was laidback and funny, and he didnt come across as the engineering egghead that some of them are, Scales said.
He was just very level, down-to-earth, he said. Its just devastating that youve got this great genius with this incredible reputation and education, and some Islamist wacko comes in and fires a 10-cent bullet and Harrys life is over. Theres a certain unfairness in life that war brings.
Tuesdays attack was carried out by an Afghan man dressed in a military uniform.
Up to 15 people were wounded in the shooting, including US troops. A German brigadier general also was reportedly wounded.
Greene is the highest-ranking service member killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
One brigadier general has died in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom: Army Brig. Gen. Terrence J. Hildner, who died on Feb. 3, 2012, in Kabul of natural causes. At the time, he was the highest-ranking officer to die while serving overseas.
On Sept. 11, 2001, Army Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Maude was killed in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
Ten colonels also have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Five of those deaths were hostile two died in IED explosions, one from small-arms fire, one from indirect fire and one in a suicide car bomb attack.
Many of those wounded in the attack suffered serious injuries, Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby said on Tuesday. The assailant, believed to have been a member of Afghan security forces, was killed. The incident will be jointly investigated by NATO and Afghan authorities.
Kirby did not know if the gunman chose his victims at random or if he specifically targeted the general officer and others.
Tuesdays incident could be the largest insider attack of the Afghan war. On April 27, 2011, an Afghan colonel killed eight airmen and a contractor at Kabul International Airport.
Asked why the US military has not been able to eliminate the threat of insider attacks, Kirby replied: Afghanistan is still a war zone. Its impossible to completely eliminate that threat, particularly in a place like Afghanistan, but we can work hard to mitigate it and minimize it and [the International Security Assistance Force] has done that. ■


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Iowa cornerback Micah Hyde, right, tackles Northwestern's Venric Mark on Oct. 27, 2012, at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. File/Getty Images
The Green Bay Packers made their first move to bolster their secondary with the selection of Iowa cornerback Micah Hyde with the 159th selection in the fifth round.
Hyde (5-11¾, 197) became the 67th player in Hawkeyes history to record over 200 career tackles with his seven tackles in a win at Michigan State. He totaled 240 career tackles to tie for 34th on the career chart.
He played in 49 career games at Iowa with 229 tackles (5 ½ for a loss), four forced fumbles and seven interceptions (four as a sophomore, three as a junior). He also has experience as a punt returner.
He was the Tatum-Woodson defensive back of the year in the Big 10 after starting all 12 games to finish with 38 consecutive starts over the final three seasons.
Hyde was arrested for public intoxication and interference with official acts last October.
Micah Hyde at a glance
Highlights: Named Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year Award in the Big Ten in 2012. First team all-Big Ten by both league coaches and media as well as two-time first-team all-Big Ten by CollegeSportsMadness.com. Had seven career interceptions, none is his senior campaign, and 27 punt returns averaging 6.7 yards per return. Also had 229 total tackles, including 5.5 tackles-for-loss.
Strengths: Very good size with excellent body size and control. Active in run support, with terrific tackle numbers. Has experience returning punts and also as a gunner on special teams.
Weaknesses: Average speed, explosion, and leaping ability. Has man-cover limitations, and does not have ideal size for a safety. Can be late to locate, and downfield ball reactions are inconsistent. Lacks recovery burst.
Noteworthy: Hyde was just one of three true freshmen to see action in 2009 and received the Roy J.Carver Most Valuable Player after his senior season. Started all 25 games his finals two seasons. Was an honor roll student every quarter.
Quote: Im a versatile player, I can play multiple positions and I know special teams is wide open and I can definitely do that. I just think Im a smart player and I fell a have a real knack for the game.
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Leedy is one of 20 men, ages 55-59, to qualify for the CrossFit Games world championships later this month at the StubHub Center in Carson City, Calif. His division includes one man from Ireland, another from Australia and a Canadian competitor, but most of the qualifiers are Americans from out West or down South. ...


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Half a linear foot of ORLL, After Action Reports, individual recollection of units, and other types of unit histories and information document the service of U.S. Navy helicopter units during the Vietnam Conflict. The materials are organized by the official Order of Battle for the United States Armed Forces. This is one series of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Colleciton.
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA), is a non-profit war veterans organization filed under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service and is dedicated to enhancing and accrediting the cohesiveness, esprit de corps, and traditions of valor of rotary wing aircrews that flew in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Era. Currently, the VHPA has a membership of over 9,400 helicopter pilots from around the world. It has a web site located at: http://www.vhpa.org.
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PORTLAND, Ore. - A 19-year-old Somali-American man pleaded not guilty Monday to an alleged plot to blow up a car bomb at a Portland Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and his attorneys questioned whether the government encouraged his behavior.
Mohamed Osman Mohamud entered the plea in federal court in Portland.
An indictment filed earlier in the day charged him with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.
Mohamud was arrested Friday evening near the crowded Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland, amid an FBI sting operation that followed months of investigation. Authorities said Mohamud tried blowing up a van he believed was loaded with explosives. The bomb was an elaborate fake supplied by the agents and the public was never in danger, according to authorities.
A judge set a tentative trial date for Feb. 1.
Over 100 people tried to cram into the courtroom but only seven members of Mohamud's family, including his mother, were allowed in, and the media was allowed in by lottery.
When Mohamud entered the courtroom in a button-down shirt he smiled at his lawyers and shook their hands. He made no attempt to look or communicate with his family sitting behind him.
The mood was somber, and the only words he spoke was "Yes, your honor," when the judge asked him if he understood his rights.
But his defense team had a lot to say, questioning the government's actions whether the FBI encouraged his behavior and that entrapment is a real issue in the case.
"One of the issues that will be coming up in this case involves whether and how he was directed in those actions by the government agents," said Steve Wax, a federal public defender outside court. "One of the issues we'll be looking into in this case is the question of entrapment."
Mohamud's defense team noted the FBI gave him money, provided him transportation and ideas about how to carry out the plot to blow up a bomb at the packed tree-lighting ceremony at Pioneer Courthouse Square.
Mohamud's lawyers told the judge they planned to argue for suppressing some of the evidence against their client. They also questioned why government recording devices were not working during the very first meeting between agents and Mohamud. They said it's more evidence of entrapment by "sophisticated government agents" who helped Mohamud devise the fake bomb.
A defense of entrapment must prove that the government planted the idea of a criminal act in an innocent person's mind and brought about the crime so the government could prosecute it.
His defense team also blasted the FBI and U.S. attorney, saying "The arrest was obviously timed for maximum publicity and impact."
Wax, along with Chief Deputy Public Defender Stephen Sady, who is also representing Mohamud, have also represented detainees at Guantanamo Bay and a local lawyer, Brandon Mayfield, who was falsely accused in the train bombing in Madrid, Spain.
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Some of Mohamud's friends, who went to Mosque with him at the Islamic Learning Center in Southwest Portland and knew him as a classmate at Jackson Middle School, said Mohamud was framed.
They described him as a typical college kid who loved basketball, soccer and rap music and not as the hell-bent jihadist as he is being described by authorities.
"He doesn't even have a driver's license. He couldn't even drive," said Saba Ahmed, a friend of Mohamud's. "The FBI drove him around the state, and that's not fair to a 19-year-old. He had his whole life ahead of him.
"Everyone is innocent until proven guilty," Ahmed said. "The guy has been framed really badly by the FBI and the Justice Department, and I am really shocked. This is really irresponsible behavior because now the Muslim community is the one suffering the consequences of their actions."
"I think maybe they kept talking to him and kind of changed his mind-set and got him to do it - by the way they talked to him," said Mujahid El-Naser, another friend of Mohamud. "If you talk to someone enough they will become convinced that they need to do something, and I think that's what they might have done with him."
No one answered at Mohamud's mother's apartment in Beaverton on Monday. There was only a sign that read: "No soliciting" and "No trespassing."
Meanwhile, the Somali Mission to the U.N in New York has received thousands of calls since Friday.
Secretary Omar Jamal said while he doesn't dispute Mohamud intended to commit a very serious crime, something about the terror takedown doesn't seem right.
"All these legal concerns. How did the government conduct themselves; what did they do? Did they give money to this guy? What was the nature of their engagement to them? All of this will come out through the due process in the court of law," he said by phone Monday.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder spoke about the case for the first time Monday and said Mohamud was given multiple chances by the FBI to stop his plan.
"We were able to thwart somebody who clearly had the intention, by his own words and by his actions, to harm a great many people. …" he said. "This was an individual who was given a number of opportunities to desist from his course of action but at every turn decided he wanted to continue. But for the interaction that he had with the FBI, he might have come into contact with somebody who in fact would have made his plans tragically real."
KATU News anchor Angelica Thornton contributed to this report.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Patrols around mosques and other Islamic sites in Portland have been stepped up as Muslim leaders expressed fears of retribution, days after a Somali-American man was accused of trying to blow up a van full of explosives during the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Portland Mayor Sam Adams said Sunday that he beefed up protection around mosques "and other facilities that might be vulnerable to knuckle-headed retribution" after hearing of the bomb plot.
Mohamed Osman Mohamud is due to appear in court at 1:30 p.m. Monday to face charges that could send him to prison for the resto fo his life.
The move followed a fire Sunday at the Islamic center in Corvallis, a college town about 75 miles southwest of Portland, where suspect Mohamud occasionally worshipped, prompting an FBI arson investigation and concern about the potential for more retaliation.
Mohamud, 19, was being held on charges of plotting to carry out a terror attack Friday on a crowd of thousands at Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square.
His attorney, Stephen R. Sady, who has represented terrorism suspects held at the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, didn't return a telephone message left Sunday by The Associated Press.
The suspect's mother, Maryan Hassan, declined to discuss the issue when contacted by phone late Sunday by the AP, referring all questions to Sady. His father also refused to comment.
Somali leaders in Oregon - a state that has been largely accepting of Muslims - gathered with Portland city leaders Sunday evening to denounce violence and call for help for at-risk Somali youth.
"We left Somalia because of war, and we would like to live in peace as part of the American community," said Kayse Jama, executive director of a local organization founded after the 9/11 attacks to fight anti-Muslim sentiment. "We are Portlanders. We are Oregonians. We are Americans, and we would like to be treated that way. We are your co-workers, your neighbors."
Earlier Sunday, worshippers at the damaged Islamic center expressed concern about retribution.
"I've prayed for my family and friends, because obviously if someone was deliberate enough to do this, what's to stop them from coming to our homes and our schools?" said Mohamed Alyagouri, a 31-year-old father of two who worships at the center. "I'm afraid for my children getting harassed from their teachers, maybe from their friends."
Yosof Wanly, the center's imam, said he was thinking about temporarily relocating his family because of the possibility of hate crimes.
"We know how it is, we know some people due to ignorance are going to perceive of these things and hold most Muslims accountable," Wanly said. But he said Corvallis has long been accepting of Muslims.
Omar Jamal, first secretary for the Somali mission to the United Nations in New York City, told The Associated Press his office has received "thousands of calls" from Somalis in the United States who are concerned about tactics used by federal agents in the sting operation against Mohamud.
An FBI affidavit said agents began investigating after receiving a tip from an unidentified person who expressed concern about Mohamud.
An agent e-mailed Mohamud, pretending to be affiliated with one of the people overseas whom Mohamud had tried to contact. Undercover agents then set up a series of face-to-face meetings with Mohamud at hotels in Portland and Corvallis.
Authorities said they allowed the plot to proceed to obtain evidence to charge the suspect with attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction.
Jamal said there is concern in the Somali community that Mohamud was "lured into an illegal act."
"Rest assured that the community is very against anyone who tries to do harm to the citizens of this country," he said. But many Somalis in the United States are wondering whether Mohammud's rights were violated by federal agents, he said.
Why "did they tell him to go along with this heinous crime?" Jamal said.
The FBI affidavit said it was Mohamud who picked the target of the bomb plot, that he was warned several times about the seriousness of his plan, that women and children could die, and that he could back out.
Officials said Mohamud had no formal ties to foreign terror groups, although he had reached out to suspected terrorists in Pakistan.
After the FBI got a tip about Mohamud, an agent e-mailed him over the summer, pretending to be affiliated with an "unindicted associate" whom Mohamud had tried to contact.
Agents had some face-to-face meetings with Mohamud. On Nov. 4, in the backcountry along Oregon's coast, they convinced him that he was testing an explosive device - although the explosion was controlled by agents.
On Friday, an agent and Mohamud drove into downtown Portland in a white van that carried six 55-gallon drums with detonation cords and plastic caps, but all of them were inert.
Mozafar Wanly, father of the imam at the Salman Al-Farisi Islamic Center in Corvallis, said the fact that Mohamud was e-mailing someone in Pakistan shows nobody in the U.S. supported his extremist ideology.
"He's reaching for people outside because he doesn't find any terrorists here," he said.
The fire at the center was reported at 2:15 a.m., and evidence at the scene led authorities to believe it was set intentionally, said Carla Pusateri, a fire prevention officer for the Corvallis Fire Department.
Authorities don't know who started the blaze or why, but they believe the center was targeted because Mohamud sometimes worshipped there.
Arthur Balizan, special agent in charge of the FBI in Oregon, said there's no conclusive link to the bombing in Portland or specific evidence that it's a hate crime, other than the timing.
There were no injuries in Sunday's fire, which burned 80 percent of the center's office but did not spread to worship areas or any other rooms, said Yosof Wanly, the center's imam.
"Just as American Muslims repudiate any act that would threaten our nation's safety and security, we ask our fellow citizens to reject any attacks on Muslims or their religious institutions," said Arsalan Bukhari of the Seattle chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
The FBI was working closely with leadership at the Corvallis center as agents investigated the fire, Balizan said. The bureau has established a telephone tip line and a $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.
Wanly said Mohamud moved to the U.S. from Somalia as a young boy. Mohamud graduated from high school in the Portland suburb of Beaverton and attended Oregon State University but dropped out on Oct. 6.
He described Mohamud as a normal student who went to athletic events.
Tyler Napier, 17, who lived next door to the family for three years, told a Portland TV station that he used to play pickup basketball with Mohamud.
"We would always be outside playing in the street together," he said. "It's really scary to think about . . . I talked to him, went to school with him, now he's trying to blow up the Square - it's like a reality check I guess."
Alex Masak, a classmate of Mohamud's at Westview High School in Beaverton, told another local station that he recently received a strange message from him, out of the blue.
"He texted me asking if I knew of any places where he could shoot guns off where nobody would hear," said Masak. "I didn't think much of it," he said.
Jesse Day, spokesman for the Muslim American and Arab American Leaders of Oregon, said Sunday morning that Mohamud's father, Osman Barre, was "mortified" and "very tearful" on Saturday night.
Duara reported from Portland. Associated Press writers William McCall and Tim Fought also contributed to this report.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- One of the tools being used in the draw down out of Afghanistan is being built in a hangar at the Jacksonville International Airport.
On Tuesday Gov. Rick Scott, Embraer executives and local leaders cut the ribbon on the hanger where 20 new Super Tucano planes will be built, bringing in 50 skilled jobs to Jacksonville.
Embraer will be building the planes, with the first one set to be done in 2014. It is a $427 million dollar contract with the Air Force, but will sequestration affect the contract?
"We don't think so, we think this contract is protected," said Fredrico Curado, the President and CEO of Embraer.
"We don't see any threat on that," said Luiz Carlos Aguiar, the President of Embraer Defense & Security.
Gary Spulak, the President of Embraer Aircraft Holdings, added that despite sequestration, the planes are still needed by the Air Force.
"It is a very important component to the draw down in Afghanistan so that being said, and I believe it is an urgent need," said Spulak.
In fact, there is optimism that after the first 20 planes, the contract could grow.
Beechcraft, another company that was hoping to build the A-29 Super Tucano, is fighting the Air Force's decision to use Embraer, but Gov. Rick Scott says he is not worried.
"These fights over when someone wins a contract is ridiculous," said Gov. Scott.
Embraer is a Brazilian born company, but its CEO says only 20 percent of the plane will be built in Brazil. The other 80 percent will be built in America.
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Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Jim Amos issued a statement Wednesday saying there was never any intention to ban the independent newspaper Marine Corps Times from base exchange stores. His statement, released on the services official Facebook page, comes three days after Marine Corps Times published a report revealing that inquiries were made, at his behest, about the possibility of banning or relocating the publication.
There was never any intention to ban the Marine Corps Times from the PX period, none, Amos statement says. Im probably not the first commandant thats been frustrated with the way the Marine Corps Times handles information and how they put it out and how they write their stories, and Im probably not going to be the last, but I want to be clear to all Marines, there was never any intent nor will the Marine Corps Times be banned from the Marine Corps exchanges.
Last week, Marine Corps Times obtained and authenticated an internal email discussion between a top public affairs officer at Marine Corps headquarters, the commandants top civilian attorney and a senior civilian federal employee whose command oversees exchange store operations.
The email exchange took place May 15, 2013, four days before Marine Corps Times published an investigative report into allegations Amos abused his authority in the legal proceedings for several Marines connected to a war-zone scandal. The emails subject line reads CMC OPTIONS, which stands for commandant of the Marine Corps. It seeks guidance on the possibility of banning the newspaper from the exchanges or moving it to a less prominent store location.
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This is one of those times when it's healthy to step back and get some perspective on what's really important.
I probably don't have many readers who follow international soccer, and probably even fewer who follow it when Team USA isnt't involved. Heck, I doubt I've got that many readers to begin with, so that's not saying much.
All that aside, I would hope my readers are at least aware of the protests that have been happening in Brazil. For those who aren't, here's the short version. ...


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MADISONVILLE, Ky. (5/7/13) – On Tuesday, May 7, at approximately 1:11 AM, the Madisonville Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of a reported vehicle fire at the intersection of Grapevine Road and Spicer Avenue.
Once on the scene, firefighters found a white 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora with smoke and fire showing from the engine. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. Further investigation showed a sizeable amount of smoke in the passenger compartment, but no fire.
The driver, Scott Jimenez, told firefighters that the vehicle had started backfiring on Dulin Street and, when he pulled up to the stop sign at Grapevine Road, there was smoke and fire visible around the intake manifold.
The vehicle was removed from the scene via wrecker. No further action was required and firefighters returned to station.
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The Western burger from Quinton's. / Andrea Melendez/Register photos
The fried chicken salad. / Andrea Melendez/The Register
Review: Quintons Bar and Deli (2.5 stars out of 5 tolerable to worth a visit)
FIND IT: 506 E. Grand Ave.
HOURS: 11 a.m.-midnight daily
INFO: 244-6624; www.quintonsdm.com
It was the crispy chicken salad that caught my eye.
Hunched over the dirty menu of a busy pub, I was probably putting way more deliberation than necessary into what to eat, especially since I only had an hour.
Hmm. Should I be good and nibble on leafy greens or succumb to the magnetic pull of greasy comfort food, I wondered. Then I saw the salad and realized I could do both.
The pub was Quintons, a no-fuss alehouse situated a short walk from the Capitol. The space, formerly the Grand Piano Bistro, has been redecorated with wall art that might look better in a college dorm room. But who cares? You dont go to pubs for the stylish decor. Nor do you go to eat healthfully. You go for a pint and a plateful of beer-friendly food. And in that respect, Quintons menu holds up just fine.
Of course, there are plenty of salty fried snacks. There are wings, dips, nachos, chicken tenders and more. I had no problem putting down an order of the chili cheese nachos ($6) that was doused with chili con queso and menacing slices of bright green jalapeno.
For a quick lunch, youll probably want to browse straight down the menu to the salads, sandwiches and burgers. My crispy chicken salad ($8.45) was a hefty bowl of greens, and a bit spicy, too, because I asked for the buffalo treatment on the chicken, which means the fried pieces were also coated in a tangy hot sauce.
Sandwich options are plentiful and the hamburgers are quite good. There is the Quintons deluxe burger, which is your basic burger with the works, and there are also several more interesting options, like blue cheese bacon and the aloha, which features pineapple. I enjoyed the Western burger ($9.95), so called because in addition to bacon and grilled onions, it comes with barbecue sauce. All burgers come with diners choice of several types of fries.
If the aforementioned options are not sufficiently calorically endowed for you, the Quintons kitchen can also provide one of several twice-baked potato options that are loaded with sour cream, cheese, bacon and butter. There is the Hey Cheeseball potato with extra cheddar, the Fiesta with chili and one called the Bomb that apparently comes topped with anything the cooks can find in the fridge.
Finally, Quintons is the only place I know of in town to offer bread bowl soups: creamy potato bacon, broccoli and cheese, chili and Wisconsin cheese. I wasnt tempted, but if they put clam chowder on the menu, it would be another story.
Quintons is a little unvarnished, a little juvenile in its ambiance, but a good East Village option for lunch or a pint after work nonetheless.


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Cost was $25 for each puffy at JC Penny when I found out about them IN THIS THREAD. I justwant my money back and hopefully give someone a decent jacket or DIY project for low cost.$28 each shipped to your door (Gift Payment)! $29 to account for Paypal Fees if you don't want to pay gift. I ship USPS First Class.Navy BlueMedium (SPF)Blue:XL (1)XXXL Tall (1) - $30 shipped for this since it pushes over 13oz for First Class (I think it does anyhow, I'll check)Orange:Large ($old)XL (5)Price includes shipping to the U.S. only. PM me for international shipping rate.
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hi. when you say Puffy Jackets do you mean "Duck down"? and if yes do you know what fill they are.(600, 700, 800 ect...) and you wouldnt happen to know the weight of say the medium jacket? Thank you
They are 650 fill (90% goose down 10% feathers). A medium weighs right around 8oz I believe. Im leaving town so I cant weigh it but there are quite a few threads about these in BPL.
are these hooded?
No.A pic can be seen in this thread
I will take a XL Blue.
Ill take the 3xl, although I'm not sure it is over 13oz since I just got a 4xl which is 12.4 oz.
I still have some of these if anyone is interested.
Still have these if anyone is looking.
Medium Blue sold. Still have loads of XL's
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HS: Graduated from Lynden HS in 2010. Selected to play in the 2A/1A/2B/1B All-State Game. Earned first team 2A All-State honors as both a tight end and linebacker from the Associated Press. He was the 2A MVP on the WashingtonPreps.com 2A All-State squad. He was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the Northwest Conference for 3A/2A players. Seto also was a unanimous 3A/2A All-NWC first-team selection at tight end and linebacker. He helped Lynden go 48-7 in four seasons as the Lions won a trio of state titles. As a senior, he led Lynden with 905 yards receiving and nine touchdowns on 40 receptions. He also played a big role on Lynden's defense, helping the Lions post five shutouts and hold opponents to an average of 8.9 points per game. Seto helped lead Lynden to its second-straight State 2A title, defeating West Valley (Spokane) 16-6 in the title game. He helped keep alive drives with five catches for 94 yards, including one that led to Lynden's first touchdown. Lynden finished 13-1 as it won its third title in four years. Before the 2009 season began, he was selected as one of the "other players to watch" on Ron Siegel's preseason All-State team. As a junior, he also earned first team 2A All-State honors as a tight end from the Associated Press. He earned All-NWC honors as a linebacker as he helped Lynden win the 2008 State 2A title with a 35-34 victory over Prosser. The Lions rallied from a 15-point deficit to win their 10th-straight game after a 2-2 start. He started as a defensive end as a sophomore as Lynden finished 10-3 and advanced to the semifinals in 2007. He lettered in 2006 when the Lions were 13-1 and won the state title. Has also played basketball for three years at Lynden, and averaged nearly 10 points per game as a senior for the Lions. His Eagle teammate David Gaylord ('09) also attended Lynden.
Personal: Born 5/8/92 in Bellingham, Wash. Parents are Douglas and Jovita Seto. Name is pronounced "see-toe."


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BRIDGES (Bringing Research in Diabetes to Global Environments and Systems) is an International Diabetes Federation programme, supported by an educational grant from Lilly Diabetes. It funds translational research projects in primary and secondary prevention of diabetes to provide the opportunity to 'translate' lessons learned from clinical research to those who can benefit most: people affected by diabetes.
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Picture: Suraj Sharma with family New York Film Festival 2012 - Opening Night - 'Life of Pi' Presentation - Arrivals New York City, USA - 28.09.12
Newcomer Suraj Sharma is still unsure about his future as an actor after landing the leading role in director Ang Lee's upcoming movie The Life Of Pi.
The teenager spent two years making the movie adaptation of Yann Martel's beloved novel and then returned to his studies in India.
And Sharma admits the film could be a one-hit wonder for him because he fell into acting after attending an audition with his brother and isn't convinced it's what he wants to do after college.
He says, "I probably will act again but I'm still not sure about the whole thing. I wanna tell stories eventually but I don't know what's gonna happen. I'm gonna wait and see."
And Sharma admits any credit he gets for the film is all down to his director - because Lee taught him everything he knows about acting to green screens and imaginary tigers.
Sharma tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood Live, "I've never acted before, so, for me, I don't know what it's like acting opposite somebody else. I got trained by Ang... so this is all I really know."


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The "Pet Peeves" thread has taken a turn toward vodka, so I thought I would give it a thread of its own. As noted, most vodka is made from grain and although there are a few potato vodkas out there, mostly from Poland, the vast majority of the vodka consumed is from grain. The potato brands are not big sellers.
Most domestic vodka is made from corn. Imports may contain some percentage of wheat or rye, but corn is pretty popular there too. Although market prices can vary, corn is generally the cheapest grain in terms or its alcohol yield.
Most domestic vodka is made in one plant in Iowa and shipped by tanker to various bottlers. Some imports are actually buying this U.S. grain neutal spirit (GNS), diluting it with their water and selling it here as an import. I can't necessarily say which ones because it varies. The international GNS trade is a little like the oil trade. It's a commodity. You don't necessarily know where it originates.
GNS typically leaves the still at 195 proof. In other words, it is as much pure alcohol as it is practical to make it. Alcohol is alcohol. All alcohol (that is, all ethyl alcohol) is the same. It has no taste except the "taste" of alcohol.
I have been told that some imported vodkas distill out at less than 195 proof, which means there could, conceivably, be some taste difference in the final distillates.
However, no vodka is sold at 195 proof. Naturally, it is most efficient to ship the bulk GNS at its maximum proof and to dilute it to its sale proof at the point of packaging. Here again, a lot of domestic vodkas are exactly the same because the same company is bottling them and using the same water to dilute them. Heaven Hill, for example, "makes" a number of vodkas, for themselves and other marketers. I put "makes" in quotes because all they do is pump it from the tanker into a tank, dilute it with water to the apppropriate proof, and bottle it.
The point is that the extent to which one can taste the difference between one vodka and another is because there are differences in the water used to dilute it from 195 proof down to 100 or 80 or whatever it's sold at. In other words, the most expensive bottled water in the world is the water component of imported vodka. The only caveat to that would be those vodkas that are distilled out at less than 195 proof which may retain some flavor in the distillate, but no one can tell you which ones those are.


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State jobless rate still at 7.5%
Economists with the state Employment Security Department said that overall, the state has added about 65,000 jobs over the past year, regaining about 70 percent of the more than 200,000 jobs lost during the recession.
"February was relatively uneventful," department economist Anneliese Vance-Sherman said in a news release. "The job growth was close to the monthly average for the past year, with no big surprises."
The unemployment rate in Washington state in February 2012 was 8.4 percent.
Industries that saw the most growth included education and health services, up 3,000 jobs, manufacturing, up 2,900 and professional and business services, which gained 1,200 jobs.
Construction saw a loss of 3,600 jobs, leisure and hospitality, was down 1,100 and transportation, warehousing and utilities lost 400.
Earlier this month, state economists reported that new numbers showed the state gained 24,100 jobs for the month of January, a number they expected would later be revised down. But Wednesday's report revised that number up to 24,200 jobs.
The national unemployment rate for February was 7.7 percent.
An estimated 259,100 people in Washington were unemployed and looking for work in February, including nearly 140,000 who claimed unemployment benefits.
More than 3,300 unemployed workers ran out of unemployment benefits last month. A total of 132,165 people have exhausted their benefits since extended benefits were activated in July 2008.
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