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Of course the sharia-compliant media never mentions the sharia and Islam, but that is the system of governance that mandates the Islamic honor code.
Death for dancing? Pakistan search for condemned wedding women BBC
Pakistan's Supreme Court has sent a fact-finding mission to a remote northern area to establish if four women have been killed, following reports that they had been sentenced to death by a local tribal council or Jirga.
It has been reported that the women, along with two men, were condemned when video footage showed them singing and dancing at a wedding.
Local officials told the court they had been unable to contact the women, despite several attempts, as the BBC's Orla Guerin reports.


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RICHLAND — Richland village officials are beginning to work on a five-year recreation plan and will have a kickoff meeting Wednesday morning to discuss it with representatives from the Viridis Design Group of Kalamazoo.
The meeting will be at 9 a.m. at the Richland Area Community Center on CD Avenue. A public workshop is planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the RACC, when area people will be invited to share ideas about what they'd like to see done.
Village Clerk Jacqueline Wanda Holewa said discussions began in November.
"We wanted to do some improvements in the village, and you have to have a five-year recreation plan in order to apply for grants," she said.
She said if a plan is adopted, the village intends to apply for grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Some ideas under consideration include connecting to walking or biking trails and improvements at the downtown park in the heart of the village at M-43 and M-89.
"We hope to be working with Ross Township and Richland Township on these ideas so we won't be duplicating anything," Holewa added.

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Neopatrimonialism is a system of social hierarchy where patrons use state resources in order to secure the loyalty of clients in the general population. It is an informal patron–client relationship that can reach from very high up in state structures down to individuals in small villages.
Neopatrimonialism may underlie or supplant the bureaucratic structure of the state in that only those with connections have the real power, not those who hold higher positions. Further criticisms include that it undermines political institutions and the rule of law, and is a corrupt (but not always illegal) practice. Neopatrimonialism also has its benefits, however. Neopatrimonalism can extend the reach of the state into the geographical and social peripheries of the country, provide short term stability, and facilitate communal integration.
Neo-patrimonialism, as defined by author Christopher Clapham of The Nature of the Third World State, is a "form of organisation in which relationships of a broadly patrimonial type pervade a political and administrative system which is formally constructed on rational-legal lines." It is a system in which an office of power is used for personal uses and gains, as opposed to a strict division of the private and public spheres.
Origin and definition of the term[edit]
"Neopatrimonialism" as a distinct term is generally held to have originated with Shmuel N. Eisenstadt, in his 1973 book Traditional Patrimonialism and Modern Neopatrimonialism,[1] deriving it from Max Weber's term, 'patrimonialism', who used the latter term to describe a system of rule based on administrative and military personnel, who were responsible only to the ruler. Neo-Patrimonialism, which is a modern form of the traditional Patrimonial form of rule, is a mixed system. Here elements of patrimonial and rational-bureaucratic rule co-exist and are sometimes interwoven.[2]
Application and criticism[edit]
Neopatrimonialism is sometimes used as a way of explaining why African states have "failed" to effect neoliberal market reforms.[2] This focus is controversial, with some complaining that the term is vague, and others that its use has failed to take into account the politics of non-African states. For example, in 1998 Thandika Mkandawire said,
Another problem is that "neo-patrimonial" states in and outside Africa have pursued a wide range of policies including some that are squarely developmental. In other words, other than indicating the style of governance, neo-patrimonialism does not tell us much about what policies a state will pursue and with what success. In the African case "neo-patrimonialism" has been used to explain import substitution, export orientation, parastatals, privatization, the informal sector development, etc. The result is that, in seeking to explain everything, it explains nothing except perhaps that capitalist relations in their idealized form are not pervasive in Africa.[3]
Others have argued that the concept is valid and needs refinement. For example, a paper in 2004 identified political difficulties in Bangladesh as having their origins in the neopatrimonial system that had evolved there.[4]
See also[edit]
- ^ Eisenstadt, Shmuel N. (1973). Traditional Patrimonialism and Modern Neopatrimonialism. Beverly Hills: Sage Publications. ISBN 0-8039-0371-5. OCLC 866195.
- ^ a b Erdmann, Gero; Engel, Ulf (February 2006). "Neopatrimonialism Revisited – Beyond a Catch-All Concept" (PDF). In Hoffmann, Bert. GIGA Working Papers. German Institute of Global and Area Studies. No. 16. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
- ^ Thandika Mkandawire (16 October 1998). "Thinking About Developmental States in Africa". African Economic Research Consortium. African Development in the 21st Century. United Nations University.
- ^ Islam, S. Aminul (January 2004). "Is the Candle Still Burning? Weber and the Crisis of Democratic Transition in Bangladesh" (PDF). Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology. 1 (1). Retrieved 2008-02-03.
See also[edit]
- Patrick Chabal and Jean-Pascal Daloz: Africa Works: disorder as political instrument (Oxford, Currey, 1999)


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WESTFIELD – It was a running sweep for the city of Westfield New Year's Day.
Westfield residents Brandon Mulligan, Amy Lane, Peter Fratini and Anne Paredes won their respective races Saturday morning at Gordy's First Race.
Mulligan (16 minutes, 57 second) and Lane (19:07) were first in the 5K, while Fratini (36:35) and Paredes (39:13) took top honors in the 10K.
The third-year event is in memory of Gordon Bates, who annually held a road race called The First Race in Westfield years ago.
The races, both held on out and back courses, drew 100 runners.
Mulligan stayed up until 3 a.m. the night before, playing Play Station at home with his family before going out to pick up his brother. The 18 year old was working on just 5 ½ hours sleep, but that didn't slow him down. He bettered his winning time from 2010 by 23 seconds.
"I won last year so I thought I'd try to win again this year," said Mulligan, a 2010 Westfield High graduate and freshman at the University of New England in Maine. "There was good competition this year."
Mulligan took the lead in the 5K from Chris Buell (17:00) just after the turn-around point and stayed in front the rest of the way.
Lane led from the very early stages of the 5K. She finished with a personal record, topping her previous best by 15 seconds.
"Anne (Paredes) is one of my training buddies and she said it was a fun race," said Lane, 31. "I think she came and photographed it last year and wanted to run it this year. It sounded like a good idea – kicking off the New Year with a race and see what I could do."
Lane plans to run a handful of ultra marathons in 2011, with her first big race being the Pineland Farms Trail Running Festival in Maine Memorial Day weekend.
"I'm again focusing on the ultra marathons this year," said Lane, who also plans to run the Vermont 100 in July. "For me, with the ultras, I don't have the leg turnover so to jump in a 5K and really push myself the whole way, I think that's going to make me a better ultra runner."
Paredes won the women's 10K by nearly four minutes.
"I live right down the street and I decided to run my regular training route and have some fun," the 29 year old said.
"I'm psyched. It's the first win of the season and it feels great. I wanted to come out, have fun, and start the year on the right foot."
Fratini was pleasantly surprised with his result. The 45 year old has been running in road races for 30 years. Saturday was first win. He also ran his best 10K time in more than 10 years.
"My brother, Paul, and I have had a good year of training together," Fratini said. "Unfortunately he had surgery in August, but I kept going. I'm excited. It's been a good year and I'm glad to see it continue.
"I've never won a road race outside of the weekly races I run. It felt good to lead. At the halfway turn I could see how much of a lead I had. I was in third place at the halfway point in the 5K. I kept going. I'm going to call Paul and tell him I finally won one."
Jan. 1, at Westfield
Top 25, 5K
1. Brandon Mulligan 16:57, 2. Chris Buell 17:00, 3. Amy Lane 19:07, 4. Glen Meisenhelder 19:19, 5. Vee Bynn 19:35, 6. Mike Cousins 19:54, 7. Nicholas Doran 20:26, 8. Karin George 21:20, 9. Felicia Cordeiro 21:28, 10. Matthew Leahey 22:30, 11. Charles Vanesse 23:32 , 12. Amy Rathay 23:35, 13. Patrick Dunphy 23:39, 14. Jonathan Tetherly 23:54, 15. Sandra Guilbert 24:20, 16. Craig Bates 24:27, 17. Nicole Manseau 24:41, 18. Steve Exware 24:46, 19. Will George 25:10, 20. John Fuller 25:32, 21. Karen Southerland 25:39, 22. Edan Dhanraj 25:43, 23. Angel Brown 26:00, 24. Carina Mitchell 26:22, 25. Claudia Mitchell 26:31
Top 25, 10K results
1. Peter Fratini 36:35, 2. Joe Fois 39:10, 3. Anne Paredes 39:13, 4. Matt DelMonte 39:54, 5. Jamie Gaspari 42:20, 6. Rob Morton 42:27, 7. John Dent 43:07, 8. Aubrey Cook 43:07, 9. Douglas Lord 43:30, 10. Craig Stokowski 43:37, 11. Craig Salvini 45:02, 12. Ed Buckley 45:37, 13. Mike McCabe 45:49, 14. Chris Corradino 46:20, 15. Damien Thompson 47:19, 16. Willie O'Neill 47:58, 17. Jen Fice 48:11, 18. Maggie Adams 48:51, 19. Ree Migliozzi 49:07, 20. Tim Ayers 49:18, 21. Emma Hynes 49:22, 22. Venessa Diana 49:23, 23. Maureen Halton 49:24, 24. Bob Walczak 50:17, 25. Jonathan Cook 50:33


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Post Time: 12:50
1 - TIGER TOUGH (BEST BET) fired a best-of-61 workout for this from the gate and yet might not be the betting favorite with beaten-choice BOMBARDO having hit the board in his last four starts. FRAPPE LA RUE showed early foot before quitting in debut. Needs speed bias to post upset.
2 - MAX'S FIRST drops back down to meet NJ-breds; picks up Luzzi, but loses hot Trujillo to morning-line choice CRAFTY CONCORDE. P J's BACK was claimed after faltering at 4-5. Risky.
3 - RY BREAD cuts back in distance after showing speed at Saratoga. HEDGE YOUR RISK/FIVE SIGMA EVENT give you two threats for the price of one. SASUENO takes giant class leap after being claimed by Asmussen. That's dangerous.
4 - PARTY HALO improved with Lasix. Twice-beaten favorite ONE FOR DON will be close again. ROCKSTAR LIFE can't break slowly again to have any chance.
5 - KRUGER PARK takes steep drop two races after being claimed by Volk (24% winners). AL'S LARK/MORALITY entry are ones to beat if top choice doesn't run. LING LING QUI may have rediscovered closing kick.
6 - VOW TO HONOR gets big rider change to Trujillo. ANDYSUN goes turf-to-dirt while cutting price in half. CALL ME SWEETHEART beat lesser.
7 - HARD MYSTERY got 2-1 money in debut at always-tough Spa and settled for second; offers value with 10-1 morning line. ADDING ALPHA worked quickly for debut. DOLCE FOR NIENTE steps back up after finding early speed.
8 - RICHIEFROMSHOPRITE becomes dangerous at 8-1 if he can secure lead. Must outduel beaten-favorite SILENT APPEAL for lead and reverses finish with CADENCE KIND.
9 - HERMOSILLO can sail gate-to-wire again before AFLEET AGAIN and BERNIE THE MAESTRO, who have been facing better, catch up.
10 - MY BOY AND I, a twice-beaten favorite, controls pace all the way home. Key over AGARICUS, BAD POWER and VIRGING ON STARDOM.
Post Time: 1:00
1 - UNTAMED GLORY fell short after strong mid-race move but still whipped five of this same bunch. ECCENTRIC LIFE cuts back in distance after winning from Post 12. RAKEHELLISH wasn't far behind top pick at the wire.
2 - KATZ MY SONG cuts back from route to sprint after tiring in the slop. SAM SPARKLE also cuts back after second-place finish in the mud. ORSONIAN has been bet into the favorite's role five times in a row and only won once.
3 - BANK MERGER was squeezed after dropping from Grade 1 event. PASHITO THE CHI returns to main course for first time since breaking poorly in Breeders' Cup Sprint. THIS ONES FOR PHIL has been away since July, drops from graded stakes but has had gaps in scheduled while winning 7-of-19. Threat if fit.
4 - LAUNCH COMMANDER ships up from Delaware after strong debut in debut at 7-5. Owns edge in experience over SLASH FIVE and BEGGARTHYNEIGHBOR.
5 - CONQUESTA (BEST BET) surged into lead from far back before hanging in debut. Outfinishes MORE THAN LOVE after PARTY OF INTEREST sets the pace.
6 - Twice-beaten choice COOL OPERATOR sheds blinkers. GYPSY WARRIOR'S only poor race in last five starts was when he tried grass. DICEMAN disliked slop.
7 - KANAGARO can control pace in speed-lacking event. GOLD TRADER is back on turf. DREAM MAN figures to improve in third start off layoff for Mott following wide trip.
8 - SARAH'S PLEASURE tuned up speed in sprint to stretch back out. LOVE STANZA CHANCE improved big time with blinkers. GLORY IN MOTION beat claimers; past two victories came with Garcia aboard.
9 - FOREST CROWN missed by nose in U.S. debut. Key in exotics. WALLIS makes U.S. debut for Clement, who wins 45% of time with shippers from across the pond. Twice-beaten favorite EVADING TEMPETE was well regarded overseas.
10 - GILMER prepped on Polytrack for grass debut as offspring of super turfer. Price play. ROBIN HOOD plunges in class for Clement after haphazard first start. SUPERESTRELLA can come out running off fine workouts. EUROPEAN ROULETTE was given short layoff after indicating he may be better sprinting.
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In order to provide a safer route for pedestrians, crews will repair failing portions of the sidewalks on both the north and south sides of James Street between Clark Avenue to 102nd Avenue Southeast. The work requires removal of the existing trees.
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The top 25 cheap chicken wings in Toronto
Cheap chicken wings in Toronto aren't really all that cheap these days and generally hover around $9 to $12 a pound in the absence of a special. For the best value, it's smart to adopt one of three strategies: order en masse, snag a combo with sides or beers, or, take advantage of nightly specials.
Here's a round-up of 25 joints that offer finger-licking chicken wings on the cheap.
SEE ALSO: The best chicken wings in Toronto
A-OK Foods
This West Queen West snack bar doesn't do specials, but comes in slightly cheaper than average on a regular basis. Spicy chili-spiced Chino Wings and KFC (that's Korean Fried Chicken) Wings go for $9.50 each order and are available late night on weekends.
All Star Wings and Ribs
This York Region franchise does wings in 200+ flavours and is known for accommodating big groups and big appetites. While a single order goes for $11, ordering in quantities of 30, 50 or 100 can drop the price down to $1 a wing or less.
Bishop and The Belcher
Taking wing specials seriously, this Bloor East bar does 3lbs. of wings for only $12 on Wednesday nights; on Sundays, 2lbs of wings with fries and onion rings are only $11; and on Tuesdays, 1lb of bourbon BBQ wings go on special with fries and slaw for $13. Sauces include unique flavours like chipotle, sriracha and sesame garlic.
Bistro on Avenue
This Avenue Road joint is the OG of Buffalo-style wings in Toronto and the predecessor of the Chick' n' Deli and St. Louis franchises. Here, a regular order with fries goes for $10 and a large order is $16. Weekday lunch specials will slash a couple bucks off from 11am to 3pm.
Clinton's Tavern
This tavern near Christie Pits does the first pound of crispy fried wings for $9 but save a dollar on the next pound, and save $2 on the third. Sauces are served on the side in flavours like hot, medium, BBQ, Thai chili and housemade honey garlic. Occasional $6 specials are advertised on facebook.
Crown & Dragon
This Rosedale pub does wings in 30 novel flavours like Honeycomb Heaven and baked Bollywood. The first pound costs $11, but order in bulk for up to three additional pounds at $10 each. All day on Sundays and after 5pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays; take $3 off each order with a drink purchase.
This West Queen West eatery serves up chicken wings for $12 an order in mild, medium, hot, BBQ or suicide with crudités and blue cheese dip on the side. On Tuesdays starting at 5pm, $15 will get you a pound and a pitcher of Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Drums N Flats
Pick from drummettes or flats and have them fried dry, wet or double dipped then doused in one of 12 sauces. This North Toronto joint does wings to spec' for $11.50 per pound (2lbs. for $22) served in papered baskets with veggie sticks and buttermilk dill or blue cheese dip.
Three GTA locations specialize in classic Buffalo wings available in varying degrees of heat. On Tuesday nights, ten wings with celery and creamy dill or blue cheese dip are only $7.25 with the purchase of a drink. Week-round, the best value can be had when ordering 20 at time in combos with fries and a pitcher of pop or beer for $29.25 to $41.25.
Einstein Cafe & Pub
Situated across from UofT, this College Street bar does $10 plates of meaty over-sized wings with chunky blue cheese dip. Have them naked; in the standard medium to hot varieties; or try the house specialty, a honey garlic and BBQ sauce mix.
Fresco Fish & Chips
Situated in Kensington Market, this tiny fish and chip shop happens to do pretty decent wings too. The one pound combo is $11 and includes a choice of sides like fried pickles or breaded mushrooms and either blue cheese, ranch or chipotle dip.
GameDay on College
This College Street sports bar does single orders of traditional, breaded or boneless wings in a choice of 40+ sauces or seasonings for $11 — greater discounts applied when ordering en masse. On Tuesdays, wings and a pint of Molson are on for $14, and, Wednesdays are dedicated to half price wings.
This Bloorcourt roadhouse does ten varieties of wings grilled or fried by the pound for $11 (2lbs. for $20 or 3lbs. for $29). Each order includes shoestring fries and veggie sticks with blue cheese dip. On Mondays and Tuesdays, 2-for-1 specials are offered all day.
Lou Dawg's
Lou's two downtown locations dry rub then slow smoke their juicy jumbo wings before dousing them in one of three Southern style sauces. Here a pound will set you back $10, or, take advantage of Mondays and Wednesday $5 specials with a drink purchase.
Mill Street Brew Pub
This Distillery District brew pub regularly offers wings at $12 per pound (2lbs for $22) in flavours like Jamaican Jerk BBQ plus all the old faves; medium, hot or honey garlic. Go on Tuesday nights for 55¢ wing specials offered with a drink purchase.
This popular Ossington Avenue bar slings fingerlicking, Korean-style fried poultry, painted with a sweet and spicy glaze. While the $5 snack sized portion isn't suitable for a meal, it'll satisfy a hankering in a pinch.
Opera Bob's
The kitchen at this Dundas and Ossington pub tosses wings in a choice of six tried and true sauces including hot and honey and the full gamut from medium to suicide. Each order goes for $10 and includes a side of fries and veggies.
Peter's Cajun Creole Pizza
This pizza joint on Parliament at Gerrard does spicy and smoky cajun seasoned chicken wings for $11.25. Not too bad considering that delivery is free.
Sloppy Joe's
Regularly, this family owned and operated Etobicoke establishment serves ten wings for $11 (20 wings for $20). Go Tuesdays and Thursdays for the best value when the pub grub specialty is offered up for 50¢ a wing.
Right Wing
This midtown sports bar at Yonge and Eglinton does wings by the pound for $12 an order. Pick from jumbo or bistro sized, and, choose from dozens of unique sauces and rubs like Baja Chipotle or even Wing Poutine. On Mondays after 5pm the Wing-O-Mania special kicks in with a half price discount.
This West Queen West bar near Trinity Bellwoods regularly serves up jumbo grilled wings in mild, medium or hot for $9 an order including a choice of fresh salad. Tuesday wing night specials start at 4pm and feature a pound of wings for just $6.50.
Tara Inn
This Scarborough joint serves up jumbo, meaty wings doused in a choice of sauce. Five wings go for $9, seven for $11 and ten for $13, but, go on Mondays for the best value when the pub grub favourite is served ten at a time for only $6.80.
The Pilot
This landmark tavern and jazz den is generally a budget destination by Yorkville standards, though wings are $11 per pound (2lbs for $20) and they don't do specials. Done in classic pub styles and sweet chili or lemon pepper variations, the wings are tasty enough but the real reason to go is for the glorious rooftop patio.
The Roy
This public house on Queen East does roaster wings by the pound for $11 (two for $18) in medium, hot, honey garlic or BBQ. Wing nights on Mondays and Wednesdays start at 5pm and drop the price per pound down to $6 with a beverage purchase. All orders are served with carrots, celery and blue cheese dressing. Add fresh-cut chips for $2.
Yakitori Bar
This Baldwin Village restaurant dubs its offerings "Seoul Street Food meets Tokyo Grill" and does spicy chilli pepper and rice battered wings for $9, as well as, a grilled option served a la carte for $5. Better still, $10 combos include fries and a choice of sauce like kimchi honey, teriyaki or sesame garlic.
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Let's not forget the WHEAT SHEAF!
Extremely happy to see it on your list of great places.
Main Event (Yonge/Eglinton) has half price wings on Thursdays, around $5 for a pound.
Wing nights Sunday to Tuesday.
Photo of Duff's Famous Wings
I did check (http://wingsnbeer.com/toronto) on two places that I've been going too for years for their popular Wing nights - Both places were found on the site but no mention of wing nights or special prices which makes me wonder how reliable or up to date the information is...
No deals listed for Sloppy Joe's on,
Would the bobbo who keeps deleteing my comments tell me why.
I want an explanation.
Someone above commented on the bathrooms - those have been renovated and are much nicer now than they used to be.
But yeah, would be nice to see some actual deals. I remember on wing nights you used to be able to get 10 cent, 20 cent wings at a lot of bars. That was years ago now though : (
Duff's is the best but way too expensive. My friends and I used to go there regularly but it's down to once a year or so due to the cost.
Crown and Dragon was too many flavors,none truly great,deal used to be better with them when they had half price.
Right Wing-just OK. Terrible service though.
I will have to try Lou Dawgs and Bishop and Belcher.
Believe it or not Hoops wings are actually very good, they have 50 cent wing nights I think Wednesdays,not sure if that is only during Hockey season. Too bad the service there is awful though.
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The Bubblers squared off against fellow District 3-AA power Bermudian Springs last Saturday in a television match. Davis took center stage, planting Eagles heavyweight Brady Linebaugh in a crucial heavyweight bout.
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By TOM REISENWEBER
ERIE, Pa. – The Springfield Armor were visibly frustrated after Monday's game. It wasn't the fact Springfield is out of the playoff race or still in the early part of a long five-game road trip.
The Armor simply let another opportunity slip away in Erie.
"I thought they got more calls their way," Springfield coach Bob MacKinnon said. "A couple of things just didn't go our way at the end."
Springfield missed several shots in the final 20 seconds and couldn't get a potential game-tying shot off at the buzzer as the Erie BayHawks escaped with an 83-81 win in front of an afternoon crowd of 1,576 fans at Erie Insurance Arena.
Springfield (18-29) was in control for most of Monday's game until the BayHawks (25-23) started chipping away at the Armor's 12-point lead in the second half.
Cory Higgins' 3-pointer with 6:52 left gave Erie its first lead of the game at 74-72 to set up an exciting finish.
Ben Uzoh drilled a 20-footer with 1:07 left to cut Erie's lead to 80-79. Higgins, who led all scorers with 27 points, connected on two free throws with 46.3 remaining to extend the BayHawks' lead to 82-79.
Dominique Jones followed with a layup to keep the Armor close at 82-81 and Springfield was handed a big opportunity in the closing moments. Higgins was running the shot clock down to burn time off the clock but threw away a cross-court pass with exactly 10 seconds remaining. Springfield then called a timeout.
"We were looking for Willie (Reed) inside or Dominique on a drive," MacKinnon said. "We had a great look at it and it bounced out. We'll take that shot anytime."
Jones' drive rimmed out and Nick Covington was fouled with 1.5 seconds left. After hitting 1 of 2 from the free throw line, Springfield called another timeout down 83-81 and with possession.
Edwin Ubiles took an inbounds pass and was guarded too closely by Wesley Witherspoon to get a shot off before the buzzer.
"We wanted to get something inside but I thought we were grabbed and held," MacKinnon said. "They are going to let that go at that point in the game. You can't do anything about it and have to play through it."
Reed led the Armor with 17 points, while Uzoh scored 16 and Jones added 15. Reed also had 12 rebounds, including nine defensive ones, and Jones dished out seven assists.
Covington scored 14 points for the BayHawks and Tirrell Baines contributed with 12.
The Armor went through more roster transition before Monday's game. Standout Kris Joseph was on the active roster, but he was called up to the Brooklyn Nets. He will likely join the Nets on Wednesday in Cleveland, which is a short two-hour drive from Erie.
Joseph is the third member of the Armor to be called up in the past week as Toko Shengelia and Tyshawn Taylor were called up last week.
Springfield, which turned the ball over 23 times Monday, will make its way to Texas to finish the season. The Armor will take on the Austin Toros on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. before a two-game set on Friday and Saturday against the Texas Legends in Frisco.


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To the Editor:
I just heard about the February incident in which a 3-year-old girl in a wheelchair was detained, sobbing, at the St. Louis airport, while Transportation Security Administration agents tried to pat her down.
Thankfully, the TSA apologized, but I still believe the parents should seek damages.
How much? Well, I won't go there. I'm just wondering how many potential terrorists were allowed to dance through the turnstiles while this poor little girl was held down.
I suppose that one of those jets that slammed into the Twin Towers was piloted by a 3-year-old toddler.
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Ragweed Pollen and Fall Allergies
Summer is ending, you're heading into fall. But you're still sneezing and sniffling all day and into the night. What's going on?
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Like all allergies, ragweed allergy occurs when the body's immune system mounts a vigorous response to a foreign substance that is actually harmless -- in this case, tiny grains of pollen released by maturing ragweed flowers.
"Your immune system reacts to them as if they were a threat," says Nathanael S. Horne, MD, clinical assistant professor of medicine at New York Medical College in Valhalla and an allergy specialist in private practice in New York City.
Specialized immune cells start churning out antibodies to proteins in the pollen. The ensuing cascade of biochemical reactions floods the bloodstream with histamine, a compound that causes all-too-familiar allergy symptoms.
In addition to sneezing, sniffling, nasal congestion, and sleep disruption, ragweed allergy can cause red, puffy eyes, itchy throat, and even hives. Severe cases can lead to chronic sinus problems (sinusitis) and even asthma attacks.
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If people who are allergic to ragweed could avoid the pollen, they could, of course, avoid the symptoms, Alas, that's easier said than done.
There are 17 different species of ragweed in the U.S. These plants are most common in the rural areas of the Eastern states and Midwest, but are found throughout the U.S.
Scientists estimate that a single ragweed plant can release one billion grains of pollen over the course of a single ragweed season. And the grains are so light that they float easily even on gentle breezes. Pollen has been detected as far as 400 miles out to sea and up to two miles up in the atmosphere.
"The reality is that there is not a corner of the country where there is no ragweed pollen," says Christine B. Franzese, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and chief of otolaryngology at the G. V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center, both in Jackson.
If that sounds bad, things may soon get even worse. Recent studies suggest that rising temperatures and carbon dioxide levels are extending ragweed season.
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Pending home sales -- new transactions -- plummeted by more than 50 percent, and the number of new listings fell by 26 percent from April to May, according to the monthly report compiled by the Regional Multiple Listing Services. The median sales price during the month was $239,000, down slightly from the month before and 4.4 percent lower than in May 2009.
But the number of closed sales reached 2,050 in May, up 5.6 percent from April and 44 percent higher than the same month a year ago. Deals that were pending by the April deadline qualified for the tax credits, but still had two months to close -- pushing those numbers into May and even June.
Portland housing consultant Jerry Johnson of Johnson Reid LLC said the RMLS numbers released Tuesday aren't terribly surprising.
"We saw some good action related to the tax credits," Johnson said. "The question is, have we basically just moved some demand forward, or will it have some leg after this?"
Johnson said increase in sales due to the tax credit has helped work through what he calls shadow inventory -- foreclosed homes or homes that owners didn't put up for sale because of the bad market.
"In reality, that's probably all good news," Johnson said. "We're working off inventory, and the fundamentals are getting better."
But as those homes are added to active listings, it becomes harder for home prices to gain traction and start rising, Johnson said.
In terms of a recovery in the housing market, "We're in a good spot if we can get some positive employment," Johnson said. "We've got to start adding jobs if we want to really turn this thing around."
Overall, the housing inventory -- the number of active listings at the end of the month divided by the sales rate -- was the lowest it's been since August 2007. At the current rate, the 14,372 homes listed for sale would be sold in seven months.
The number is a measure of supply and demand in the housing market.
Developers would have to start building homes pretty soon in order to deliver them next year, but builders are having trouble getting credit in this market, Johnson said.
If Oregon does generate economic and job growth, Johnson said, "I wouldn't be surprised if we have a housing shortage in 2011."
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News Release
For Release: April 4, 2008
Prescribed Burning to Begin on Northeastern California Public Lands
The Lassen National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and Lassen Volcanic National Park will soon begin spring prescribed burning programs in Northeastern California. Burning will begin when weather conditions allow for safe and efficient burning.
Area residents and visitors can expect to see smoke and fire equipment activity associated with the following projects:
Lassen National Forest
The Eagle Lake Ranger District has several prescribed underburning projects planned that will help reduce hazardous fuels. Approximately 2,400 acres of underburning will occur in the following areas: Grays Flat (200 acres), Blacks Mountain (200 acres), Martin Springs (300 acres), west side of Crater Mountain (700 acres), and in the Dow Butte area at the north end of Eagle Lake (1000 acres).
Crews from the Almanor Ranger District are planning two prescribed burns this spring. The first is located one mile west of the Prattville area on the west side of Highway 89. This will be a 200 acre underburn occurring in May.
The Hat Creek Ranger District plans to underburn 1,000 acres in the North Coble area and around the Moon Springs, Bainbridge Reservoir, and Forest Roads 18 and 22. The Mayfield underburn near Wiley Ranch will treat 500 acres. In the Blacks Ridge area 500 acres will be burned.
Bureau of Land Management
Crews from the Surprise Field Office in Cedarville plan to complete a 425-acre burn at Snake Lake, about nine miles south of Eagleville. The project is designed to reduce medusahead, an invasive weed, improving wildlife habitat and livestock forage.
Additionally, crews plan to complete the 49 Project, a 35-acre burn near the Nevada-California state line 12 miles east of Cedarville. The burn would complete a 200-acre native grass restoration burn project started last year.
At Eagle Lake, BLM fire crews will take advantage of favorable weather to continue burning debris piles near the Stones-Bengard community. The piles were created in hazardous fuels reduction projects over the past two years.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
The National Park Service is planning to conduct three underburns this year. Crews will conduct a 50-acre underburn near the park headquarters near Mineral. On the north side of the park near Manzanita Lake and Loomis museum, 82 acres will be underburned, and 252 acres will be treated with fire near Butte Lake.
Burning on all projects will take place on permissive burn days. Additionally, the agencies will coordinate with industry landowners, local air pollution control districts and agency managers in the areas surrounding the prescribed burn locations on burn days.
"This collaboration effort will limit the amount of smoke in the air at any one time," commented Mike Holmes, fuels officer for the Lassen National Forest.
Agencies use prescribed fires to reduce the accumulation of fuels, which feed catastrophic wildfires. These fuels include dead and fallen trees, dead branches and brush. Prescribed burning also allows plants to become healthier and stronger, renewing the food supply for animals. The fuels consumed by fire release nutrients back into the soil. Smoke reduces tree rust and kills harmful parasitic plants such as dwarf mistletoe.
Prescribed fires also are used to create defensible fuel profile zones, which are areas of thinned vegetation which can help protect communities from wildfires.
More information is available from Lassen National Forest offices in Susanville, Chester and Fall River Mills, from BLM offices in Alturas, Cedarville and Susanville, and the Lassen Volcanic National Park in Mineral.
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Nathanael Istre attains rank of Eagle Scout
Nathanael N. M. "Nate" Istre, 16, of Hughesville, has attained Boy Scouts of America's highest advancement rank of Eagle. According to BSA statistics less than 5 percent of all scouts attain the rank of Eagle.
A member of BSA Troop 26 of Hughesville, Istre received multiple congratulatory citations during an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held on February 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hugh-esville, the chartering organization for Troop 26.
Troop 26 Scout Master Donald L. Reynolds Jr. presided over the ceremony where Istre received the Eagle Scout medal from his mother and Eagle Scout certificate from his father.
He then pinned his parents with Eagle Scout mom and dad pins; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Stabler with Eagle Scout grandparent pins; and Stuart C. Wolfe, committee chair and former Scout Master, the Mentor pin.
Representatives from the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Civil War Reenactment group, Cooper's Battery, were in attendance and presented Istre a certificate from The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Istre has participated in a Civil War reenactment and attended a Civil War encampment with his troop.
Istre's great-great-great-great-grandfather, Dr. Lord Byron Smith, was a physician in the Civil War attending Union soldiers.
Other citations were received from: President and Mrs. Obama, former President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush, former President George W. Bush, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (Eagle Scout), Representative Tom Marino, Governor Tom Corbett, La. Governor Bobby Jindal, Senator Gene Yaw. Representative Garth Everett, the Air Force, the Coast Guard, the Marine Corp League, NASA, BSA National Headquarters (Irving, Texas) and BSA Susquehanna Council.
Istre joins other outstanding American citizens who have attained Eagle rank including President Gerald R. Ford Jr., astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and James A. Lovell Jr., attorney William Gates Sr. (father of Bill Gates,) New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, former Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and founder of Walmart Sam Walton.
A successful Eagle candidate must fulfill the requirements for all lower ranks, earn at least 21 merit badges, successfully complete a community service project before his 18th birthday and go before an Eagle Scout Board of Review.
For his community service project, Istre led Troop 26 in refurbishing dugouts at Bodine Park in Hughesville.
Istre has completed the National Youth Leader-ship Training program through BSA and has held various positions in Troop 26 including Chaplain Aide, Quarter-master, Scout Instructor, Troop Guide and Senior Patrol Leader.
He is currently serving as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.
A recipient of Hughesville High School's Green and White award, Istre has participated in high school chorus, school plays, AYSO soccer, Christian Club and a student-led prayer group.
He is a Spartan Scholar and member of the National Society of High School Scholars.
He is the son of Brenda and Michael W. Istre Sr. of Hughesville and brother of Michael W. Istre Jr. of Waynesboro who attained Eagle rank in 2009.
Istre's aspirations are to study quantum physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.


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Columbiana council: Just supported TIF
COLUMBIANA – City council members said Tuesday they did not support a new planned development at the Lake Front Golf Course property but only supported using tax increment financing (TIF) for a new lift station there.
Mayor Bryan Blakeman called the minutes of the March 18 meeting into question on Tuesday and said they should be amended to reflect that, but Clerk Deann Davis said they could not be changed because they were accurate.
Davis said she went back and listened to the audio of the March 18 meeting and it confirmed they were supporting the concept of the new development.
The minutes stated, "Simpson moved to approve the concept and noted the site plan would need to be presented to the planning commission for approval," and Davis said that is how it happened.
She advised that because the audio did not negate how the March 18 minutes were written she would reflect the clarification in this week's meeting minutes.
Boardman resident and Columbiana businessman Bob Struharik said he was under the impression they were supporting the entire concept, not just the TIF.
"I felt that motion that night was an encouragement, we want to move forward with this. I didn't believe it was for the TIF, it was for the concept. I listened to the video three or four times and that is what I heard," he said.
All on council disagreed.
"We definitely did not approve a hotel that night, all we approved was concept of a TIF," Councilman Lowell Schloneger said later.
In a TIF the debt used to finance a project is paid using future tax revenue from the projected property value increase that would occur. TIFs can be used for streets, roads, sewer and water lift stations.
The city is looking to use a TIF to fund the roughly $1.8 million needed for a new lift station at the former Lake Front Golf Course property that would service the surrounding area as well.
The new station would eliminate the need for five existing stations that are outdated.
Homestead Drive resident Don Thomas asked council if the TIF would be placed on a ballot for public vote.
Councilman Dick McBane said the TIF would be approved by council and Municipal Attorney Daniel Blasdell said that would be done by ordinance.
Thomas then expressed concern for the city's overall growth plan and said he believes residents are being left out of the process.
"I'm asking council to tell us what you guys – and lady – are going to do with our county and our tax money," he said to council, including Councilwoman Mary Harold Calinger. "We are going to continue to be here until we get some answers."
Thomas said he would like to hear more about a strategic plan for Columbiana County, specifically the northern part, to understand what is being done to grow the county and what the city can do to get business to embrace the local area.
Blasdell said when the zoning was established four years ago it was based on a comprehensive plan that is reviewed by the city's planning commission.
County Commissioners also consider growth of the county, Blakeman said.
Regarding the Lake Front property Thomas said, "How does the most premier land possibly in Columbiana County get used? Is it best to have a hotel on it? How about a hospital? How about a mall? How about a homeowners' development?"
He feels the residents are being "pigeonholed" in a development that could include infrastructure funded through tax payer dollars.
McBane said council cannot dictate to developers how a property should be developed.
The city's planning commission does have authority to see that developers are adhering to a site plan, which must be approved by the commission prior to anything occurring.
That site plan is very comprehensive and addresses the issue of zoning and other requirements, Blasdell said.
Should a site plan be rejected by the commission, a developer may contend that in the county common pleas court, he added.
Simpson said the new lift station is needed and even if there wasn't a TIF, taxpayer dollars would be used for the necessary easements the city would need, and Schloneger agreed, saying residents could be paying for it through sewer fees.
"Part of their idea asking for the TIF is they want to put in a lift station at the bottom of the hill. We need that, the city needs that, the people that live on the western part of Arrowhead development, if we have one lift station go bad they have sewer in their bathtubs," Simpson said.
The reason water and sewer was not connected to the property when it was originally annexed in was because the city did not have the sewer line capacity to reach that area, McBane said.
The property is zoned C4, which Blasdell said is designed for heavy automobile traffic, radio, TV, printing, wholesale, fuel, and food establishments, greenhouses, hotel, motel, tourist homes, mortuaries and tool and equipment rental and driving establishments.
Simpson attempted to ease resident's concerns about plans for the property.
"This is my town, I'm not going to screw it up either. I'm not going to vote for anything that I think really should not be there," he said.


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A system that was expected to bring heavy rainfall — even prompting a flood watch — will likely move into the Harrisburg area beginning Tuesday night and will linger into Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, the rain that began over the midstate earlier Monday will continue into Tuesday, when new rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half an inch were predicted. Thunderstorms were also possible Tuesday, mainly after 2 p.m., and by Tuesday night enough rain was expected that a flood watch was put in effect for much of south-central Pennsylvania, including the greater Harrisburg area.
With rains expected to stick around until at least Thursday, the flood watch was to remain in effect until Thursday morning, the weather service warned. A flood watch means that the potential for flooding exists along creeks, streams, drainage and low lying areas.
The main stem of the Susquehanna River was not expected to be subject to flooding, but "Local minor flooding is almost certain," according to the weather service. A total of 3 to 5 inches of rain was expected to fall from Tuesday into early Thursday, the weather service warned.
Several emergency preparedness agencies have issued tips and guides to prepare for and avoid unnecessary danger during potential flooding in the midstate.
By Thursday night skies were predicted to begin clearing, with partly sunny skies forecast for Friday, according to the weather service. A slight chance of scattered showers was possible Saturday, but Sunday was expected to be sunny with a high returning to the mid 60s.
In spite of the flood risk, heavier thunderstorms were expected farther south during the middle of the week, according to AccuWeather.com's reports.


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Who says new grads need to dream small? This is quite the contrary for classmates Dr. Melody McPeak and Dr. Nimet Brown from The Class of 2010. They are hoping their dreams can move mountains or at least put them on a mountain! In an effort to raise money for Camfed, a group which assists young African women with their education, classmates Melody and Nimet are planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Melody said climbing this "little hill" with the help of supporters is a way to give back. If youd like to learn more about their journey, please visit their website, http://web.me.com/nimelody.
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CareFusion pays Washington for Medicaid fraud allegations | Washington state Attorney General
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that Washington has joined with other states and the federal government in a global settlement with CareFusion, a manufacturer of medical and surgical supplies and medical devices.
The settlement resolves civil allegations of unlawful marketing practices and the payment of kickbacks for promoting sales of CareFusion's surgical preparation solution, Chloraprep.
"When businesses commit Medicaid fraud, it leaves less money to provide health care to vulnerable patients," Ferguson said. "The Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit will continue to pursue bad actors to recover funds."
Washington to receive $229,440
Under the terms of the civil settlement, CareFusion will pay a total of $40.1 million to the states and the federal government. Washington's total share of the settlement is $229,440 with nearly $109,448 returning directly to the state Medicaid program. Another $119,992 will be returned to the federal government for its share of Washington's Medicaid program. The federal government matches state funds to support the Medicaid program in Washington.
Allegations against CareFusion
CareFusion, a corporation spun off from Cardinal Health in 2009, allegedly promoted and marketed Chloraprep for uses that were not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Once the FDA approves a surgical solution such as Chloraprep as safe and effective, its manufacturer cannot market or promote it for an 'off-label' use, meaning any use not specified in the FDA-approved product label.
Chloraprep was approved by the FDA for specific inpatient hospital procedures, including the preparation of a patient's skin prior to surgery or injection. The FDA explicitly rejected its use for prepping the skin prior to inserting catheters into veins for administering medications, or cleaning the skin as part of closing wounds.
The lawsuit alleges that during the period between Sept. 1, 2009 and Aug. 31, 2011, CareFusion promoted Chloraprep for these improper uses, which went beyond the FDA approval. CareFusion also allegedly publicized unverified information about Chloraprep during the same time period.
The states further contend that in 2008 CareFusion's predecessor corporation entered into agreements for which CareFusion assumed legal and financial responsibility. This included payment to an entity known as Health Care Concepts, Inc. (HCC). The payments were allegedly made in order to conceal kickbacks to the physician-owner of HCC, for promoting and influencing providers to use Chloraprep. This violates various federal and state anti-kickback laws.
CareFusion's alleged unlawful conduct caused false and/or fraudulent claims to be submitted to government funded health care programs, including Medicaid.
A team from the National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units (NAMFCU) worked closely with the federal government on the investigation and conducted the settlement negotiations with CareFusion on behalf of the states.
Senior Counsel Carrie L. Bashaw managed the settlement for the Washington Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
Fighting Medicaid fraud in Washington
The Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of healthcare provider fraud committed against the state's Medicaid program. In addition, the unit coordinates the investigation and prosecution of abuse and neglect involving vulnerable adults residing in Medicaid-funded residential facilities with local law enforcement authorities through a statewide contact network.
- Report suspected Medicaid fraud: 1-800-562-6906 or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
- You can also report provider fraud via the Attorney General's Office Web site.
The Department of Social and Health Services Office of Fraud & Accountability investigates client fraud. You can report Medicaid Client Fraud via the Department's Online Complaint Form, call the Welfare Fraud Hotline at 1-800-562-6906 or send the complaint to Welfare Fraud Hotline, P.O. Box 45817, Olympia, Washington 98504-5817.
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Daily Mail
By Daily Mail Reporter
Britons will have to work three days longer this year before they start earning money for themselves rather than the government.
Tax Freedom Day will fall on May 30 – 149 days into 2010 – according to the free-market think tank the Adam Smith Institute.
It said the three-day increase on 2009 was largely because of the rise in VAT from 15 per cent back up to 17.5 per cent at the beginning of the year.
If the budget deficit was all funded from tax – rather than with the help of loans –then Tax Freedom Day would shift back to July 8, pointing to Britain's worst fiscal position since 1976.
Tom Clougherty, executive director of the institute, said: 'Our Government relies so much on debt to fund spending that our traditional Tax Freedom Day measure makes them look more virtuous than they actually are.'
Of the 149 days, 41 is taken up by income tax, followed by National Insurance at 27 days.
It takes a further 21 days to cover all of the VAT the average Briton will pay this year, while the various different excise duties account for 13 days.
Council tax costs the equivalent of seven days' pay, with stamp duty accounting for three days' worth, and a further 18 days to cover a range of miscellaneous taxes.
EU Commission calls for financial tax and levies on carbon emissions
Uncertain public sleepwalking into Nama
Anglo Irish Bank wants up to 9 billion Euro from Irish taxpayers
Tax inspectors granted permission to spy on potential tax evaders 15 times a day
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The eleventh chapter of The Epistle to the Hebrews is often referred to as the "Hall of Faith." The names of spiritual heroes embraced by Jews and Christians are listed.
Among those giants of the faith are Abraham, Sarah, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab and David. It's like a walk through Cooperstown. Each name invites reflection and gratitude for exemplary service to God and humankind.
I have compiled my own list of faith leaders. Matthew, Mark, John, Peter, Paul, Deanna, Patrick, Gene, Julie, Yechezkel, Jay, Ken, Sheri, Lao and Hunt. These individuals are the pastors and rabbis from the various congregations on Mercer Island. For those who look to these as shepherds of the flock, these players are "hall of famers." With uniform allegiance, they take their cuts day-in and day-out. No, not every sermon or homily is a home run, but they are truth-tellers and caregivers who seek to live out the values of the Kingdom of God as they understand it.
October is Clergy Appreciation Month. As such, it is an appropriate season to harvest the fruit that spiritual leaders in our lives have evidenced. It is a perfect time to acknowledge our gratitude through tangible expressions such as handwritten notes, emails, phone calls or invitations to lunch.
Why not take time to reflect on the personal investment your rabbi made in your son's life in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah? What about the creative ways your minister captured your student's interest prior to their first communion or confirmation?
Think back to those difficult days when your spouse was packing his or her bags for Heaven. Remember how your pastor sat with you in anticipation of the day of your loved one's departure? Perhaps your spiritual guide counseled you through a difficult time in your marriage or graced you with unconditional love when your marriage failed.
Our local clergy are those unsung heroes who provide lyrics of faith and a melody of hope when the soundtrack of our lives lacks harmony and is dominated by discord.
Having been a parish pastor for three decades, I understand how easy it is to wonder if your efforts really matter or are making any lasting difference. Now that I am a chaplain, I am able to see the clergy in our community from a different point of view. I consider it a privilege to serve alongside them as an extension of their care giving. I tip my cap to these people of the cloth! This month I invite you to do the same.
Pastor Greg is the chaplain at Covenant Shores.
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A federal judge sentenced former Metairie postal worker and convicted child killer Gerald Estrade of Baton Rouge to 41 months in prison for threatening, while under psychiatric care, to kill former Louisiana U.S. Attorney Jim Letten in 2013.
Estrade was a patient at Baton Rouge General Behavior Health Unit when he reportedly told the chief of security there -- former Baton Rouge Police Department Chief Jeff LeDuff -- his detailed plans to retaliate against Letten for failing to help him in 2005 while Estrade was in prison.
Estrade told LeDuff, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Walt Green, that if released, he would empty his own bank account, go to New Orleans, buy a gun, go to Letten's house, hide behind a "big oak tree" in Letten's front yard and kill Letten and his dog, Rico, in front of Letten's daughter.
Once LeDuff reported the threat to Letten along with his belief that Letten was in serious danger, Estrade repeated to two FBI agents who questioned him about it the same plans to kill Letten. Estrade also told the agents he went to Letten's house in 2001 and spoke to the former U.S. Attorney in his yard. He told them he sent a letter threatening Letten to the FBI in 2005 or 2006, while he was incarcerated at Allen Correctional Center in Kinder. FBI agents then questioned Estrade about the letters at the correctional center, and Estrade claims he "experienced a lot of problems" at the prison after that. Estrade claimed his desire to retaliate against Letten was based partially on problems the threatening letter caused him in prison.
Estrade pleaded guilty to threatening to kill Louisiana's former lead prosecutor and his family with intent to retaliate against him on account of his official duties, Green's office announced Tuesday (Feb 25). U.S. District Judge James J. Brady sentenced Estrade to just less than three years and five months in jail and an additional three years of supervised release.
Estrade is the same man who while working as a postal worker in Metairie fatally beat his 10-year-old daughter in 1988 and hid her body in the south Mississippi woods. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was released from prison in 1999.
"Threats of such violence are never tolerated, but those threats that could interfere with vital law enforcement functions must be swiftly addressed to prevent any chilling effects on those charged with carrying out their public safety duties," FBI SAC Michael J. Anderson said.
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Given the highly unusual circumstances surrounding his political ascent, U.S. Rep. Anh "Joseph" Cao's politics were bound to get complicated sooner or later. Turns out it happened sooner, just weeks into the two-year tenure Cao secured by beating indicted ex-Rep. Bill Jefferson, in a remarkable December upset.
In an atmosphere in which everyone's talking up post-partisanship but many are still fighting the old party battles, Cao is uniquely torn between the two camps.
He's been hailed by Republicans as the future of their battered party. Yet his political livelihood rests in the hands of the Democratic voters who comprise the vast majority of the 2nd Congressional district.
If the admittedly shy Cao hoped he'd be able to quietly split the difference, early evidence suggests otherwise.
Even as he got his feet wet in Washington, Cao broke with his party and backed high profile Democratic initiatives to expand the State Children's Health Insurance Program for the poor and to make it easier for women to pursue wage discrimination lawsuits.
But on the even higher-profile $819 billion economic stimulus bill being pushed by President Barack Obama -- a package that would send about $5 billion in infrastructure and other spending to Louisiana -- Cao sided with his fellow House Republicans, who voted unanimously against the proposal.
Nationally, House Republicans have taken plenty of heat for rejecting Obama's appeal to bi-partisanship, even after he sat down with them and incorporated some of their concerns into the bill. Yet since most of the surviving Republicans in Congress represent safe GOP districts, few are likely to pay a political price.
Cao can take little comfort in belonging to this particular crowd.
One sign of trouble: The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced plans to air local radio ads, accompanied by phone banks and e-mails, attacking Cao for opposing a president who won overwhelmingly in the 2nd District.
A second: State Rep. Cedric Richmond, who is expected to run against Cao in 2010, launched the first offensive of that race when he "announced his disappointment" that "Mr. Cao has chosen to follow the lead of (House Republican leader) John Boehner rather than President Obama." He's probably not really that disappointed to have picked up an early talking point.
A third: Even as he opposed the bill, Cao said he plans to vote for it the next time, after the Senate makes changes and the different versions approved by the two houses are combined into one. So get ready to hear about how Cao was against it before he was for it.
There's no safety in numbers within the Louisiana delegation either.
The DCCC is also targeting the state's other two GOP rookies, John Fleming and Bill Cassidy, for opposing the stimulus package. But both represent districts that lean conservative, and are unlikely to give their representatives much flak.
The one Louisiana congressman who seemed at all nervous about his vote was the lone Democrat, Charlie Melancon, a leader of the fiscally conservative Blue Dogs.
The truth is that Cao's district is the only part of the state where a congressman is taking a serious risk by breaking from Obama.
Just how much of a risk it is, like so much else about Cao, remains to be seen.
There's no magic formula to help Cao determine when and how often he should vote with his party, or defer to his constituents, even if it means putting his beliefs aside. There's no direct model for how to navigate these tricky waters.
What is clear is that Cao will be spending the next two years struggling to find just the right balance. And that it's never going to be less complicated than it is right now.
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A Megabus double-decker coach bus traveling from Allentown, Pa., to Toronto struck the railroad bridge over Onondaga Lake Parkway at about 2:30 a.m. today, killing at least two people and leaving two others trapped inside who are believed dead, according to a report from WSYR-TV in Syracuse.
WSYR reports that according to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department, 27 people were on the bus when it struck the bridge and flipped over on its side. The driver and the other passengers, some with serious injuries, have been transported to four area hospitals.
Traffic in both directions on Onondaga Lake Parkway will continue to be closed for several hours, according to WSYR's report.
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Let's play weatherman. I see clouds in the forecast for Opening Day in Baltimore and, according to accuweather.com (which has never steered me wrong when planning golf outings), the chance of rain goes from 73 percent in the early afternoon to 42 percent between 4 and 10 p.m., when the Yankees and Orioles would theoretically play.
Stay tuned.
Anyway, in Monday's Star-Ledger, Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira tells us he expects to draw boos, even from his closest friends, when he takes the field against his hometown Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles, of course, were one of the teams he left hanging when he picked the Yankees. I understand these guys will be in the stands too.
Also, word out of Colorado via both the Post and Daily News, is that Alex Rodriguez is doing some light swinging with the bat, and indications are he may be back earlier than expected. This is not a huge surprise given A-Rod's well-documented work ethic and given the nature of his hip surgery, which was an arthroscopic procedure.
You also had to figure that the Yankees were confident about A-Rod's prospects for a return when they wisely chose to stick with Cody Ransom as a Band-Aid instead giving up something of value to find a short-term replacement outside of the organization.
And finally, a couple of these guys have predicted the Yankees to win the World Series, a couple of them don't have the Yankees making the playoffs at all. I say the Bombers get there, at least.


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Veteran New Orleans musician Doug Potter remained hospitalized in a medically-induced coma Wednesday, following a savage beating in the French Quarter the day before. Police said they are looking for two men in connection with the attack.
Potter, 54, is a stand-up bass player best known for his work in the bands of Al Hirt and Steamboat Willie. New Orleans Police said he was attacked and beaten by two men shortly after midnight Monday as he was walking to meet his wife in their car following his Monday night gig at Cafe Beignet.
Potter was assaulted on the sidewalk outside the Last Call Bar and Grill at 800 Conti St., just off Bourbon Street. Bandleader Steamboat Willie said Potter had to have two holes drilled into his skull to relieve swelling and and two blood clots removed from his brain.
"There's no promise there's going to be any good outcome here," Willie said grimly. "This is a guy who doesn't do drugs, who doesn't drink, who's never been in a fight and never hit anybody. There's not a person who's ever met Doug that doesn't love him."
Potter, who also had a regular weekend brunch gig at Commander's Palace, was being treated at LSU Interim Public Hospital. His bandmate said Potter has been unconscious since the assault, but that a family member did text him that things were "looking better" late Wednesday morning. What that meant, Willie admitted he wasn't sure.
"I don't know if he'll ever play again," Willie said. "Doug was one of the top bass players in this town. He never played a note flat, never played a note sharp. He was always dead-on. And he was always there."
Police on Tuesday night released a sketch of one of the suspects, a black man described as about 5 feet, 7 inches tall with a stocky build and dreadlocks. Police said he has a tattoo between his eyes that appeared to be a "W" with a cross above it. The second suspect was described as a taller, black man with a light complexion, approximately 6-foot-1 and 215 pounds, possibly named Ken, police said.
Donna Shay, general manager of Cafe Beignet, has posted a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the attack. Authorities ask anyone with information on the case to contact 8th District Detective Thomas Perez (504) 658-6080 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.
"It's absolutely horrible that someone walking to their car from their place of business on Bourbon Street could be attacked like this," Shay said. "And Doug is such a gentleman and a fabulous musician."


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MORRISTOWN — A woman who has worked as a Rockaway Township police officer for the past 17 years has filed a "whistleblower" lawsuit, contending the township and police chief retaliated against her after she opposed elimination of overtime for detectives.
Patricia Abrahamsen of Dover says she was removed from the detective bureau, was given a $3,000-per-year pay cut and suffered sex and age discrimination after she rightfully pointed out that the new overtime policy violated the collective bargaining agreement.
The suit, made public this week in Superior Court in Morristown, names as defendants the township, the township council, the mayor, the police department and Chief Walter Ardin.
According to the suit, Abrahamsen "raised concerns" that the new overtime policy for detectives, announced in 2011 by Chief Ardin, violated the collective bargaining agreement because it had not been negotiated.
As a result, Abrahamsen said, she was transferred to the patrol division and had her pay cut.
Abrahamsen, 53, said this was also age discrimination, pointing out that she was replaced by another female officer 17 years younger.
Abrahamsen said she also suffered sex discrimination because despite her "lengthy tenure" as a detective and "seniority," two male officers were given better schedules.
Abrahamsen said her treatment was a violation of the Conscientious Employee Protection Act, or the "whistleblower" law, because it came in retaliation for her pressing the issue of the alleged violation of the collective bargaining agreement.
Her suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, along with damages for "humiliation, mental and emotional distress."
Mayor Michael Dachisen said Abrahamsen has been "a good officer" and "it's a shame it's come to this.
"I'm sorry she feels this way," he said, but added that as the lawsuit unfolds, the township and Chief Ardin will be vindicated. It is the chief's "prerogative" to transfer officers to new duties, he said.
As for the overtime, the mayor pointed out, "The whole department had cuts in overtime because the budget was cut. Every department in our town was cut."
Chief Ardin denied there was any sex or age discrimination and said there was no connection between the overtime issue and Abrahamsen's transfer out of the detective's job. He said the transfer was made 13 months after the union filed a complaint regarding the detectives' overtime.
"We always want to get new faces in the detective bureau. We want to open our officers to new experiences and not keep things stagnant," Ardin added, saying a detective with even more seniority than Abrahamsen was transferred out before she was.
Ardin pointed out that the detective who replaced Abrahamsen was also a woman and added, "As we get older, everybody who works under us is going to be younger than we are."


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NEW RIEGEL – New Riegel council members met in special session Tuesday evening to conduct unfinished business after the last meeting.
After discussion, council approved the purchase of a 2012 demonstrator Ferris zero-turn mower from Charlie's Small Engine Repair for $5,500 with the trade-in of the village's John Deere mower. Council members determined to do their own mowing this summer instead of contracting it out. Financing is to be for a four-year period with a two-year warranty except for the belts.
Members heard the second reading of the resolution of necessity for a replacement levy for providing police protection and requesting the county auditor certify the amounts and rates.
They also passed an ordinance by emergency measure amending the pay of Councilman Lester Staib to be a volunteer councilman for 2013 and resuming the previously enacted pay in 2014.
Following an executive session at the last meeting, members awarded Sealed and Striped Co. the contract to paint five crosswalks, curbs and two blue handicap parking spaces for $650.
Council is to meet at 6:30 p.m. April 16.


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A disabled Rockville Centre, N.Y., lawyer arranged a plea deal for her client in a hallway this week after Nassau County traffic court officials discouraged her from entering the crowded courtroom with her service dog.
Court officials say they asked her to wait until there was more space, the AP reports, but quadriplegic attorney Jeanie Waters, 48, said she needs her golden retriever, Elli, to push her wheelchair, collect items she drops and carry her briefcase.
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defines a handy function for quick calculations from cli.
once defined:
? 10*2+3
There are 4 alternatives - vote for the best!
POSIX compliant arithmetic evaluation.
= 10*2+3
Same functionality without using bash functions.
If you can do better, submit your command here.
Another way to do that would be:
? () { let myresult="$*" ; echo $myresult; }
That would avoid changing context (launching a new process, that's what "bc" is) and would be much faster if you are using the calculations in some loop or whatever.
To ensure that, I made a quick test: I defined "?" as my function, and "x" as your function, and measured their times for a simple compound calculation:
time ( for a in {0..999}; do ? "($a*$a-$a)/($a+$a+1)" > /dev/null ; done )
real 0m0.767s
user 0m0.624s
sys 0m0.144s
time ( for a in {0..999}; do x "($a*$a-$a)/($a+$a+1)" > /dev/null ; done )
real 0m6.777s
user 0m1.544s
sys 0m4.548s
Of course, it might be that you would miss some functionality for advanced calculations using the internal shell syntax instead of bc. But then again, bc (-l or not) has its limitations: you can't use it for non-integer exponentials, that is:
echo "2^(1/3)" | bc -l
Runtime warning (func=(main), adr=9): non-zero scale in exponent
I would recommend installing the "concalc" package if you need better mathematical evaluations in shell commands:
echo "2^(1/3)" | concalc
sweet! many uses for this, also thanks for concalc...
I prefer the Pari calculator which in this situation can be invoked as "gp -q". It gives you tons of functions and an obscene number of decimal points.
For some reason when I try to run the "?" function defined above I just get "bash: z: command not found" and for "help ?" I get "help: no help topics match `z'". Any ideas why?
@dstahlke this is because you have a file named z in the current directory, the shell expands ? to z, so you get this error message
As long as I've been bash'ing, I didn't know you could use
as a function name. Thanks for the example for that, even if I don't use the calculator function! :)
Is it actually necessary to define a function for "bc"?
It is simple enough to do this:
<<< "x=1; y=2; p=3*x+2*y; p" bc -l
you can use bash format for very simple calculations like
echo $[ 1*2 + 3 ]
bc <<< 10*2+3
Here is what I have defines: ? for bash arithmetic, calc for awk arithmetic, and a here-string for bc -l arithmetic:
# bash arithmetic
function ? { echo $[$*] }
# awk arithmetic (floating point result)
function calc(){ awk "BEGIN{ print $* }" ;}
bc -l<<<3/7
Different calculators for different levels:
bash for simplest integer operations:
echo $[2*(3+5)]
awk for floating point and powers
function ? { awk "BEGIN{ print $* }" ;}
? '((2+1)/7)^3.5'
concalc for full scientific functions:
bc for high precision:
bc -l<<<3/7
gp for number theory:
gp -qf
Fixing that:
gp for number theory:
gp -qf
gp for number theory:
gp -qf<<<'123456! + 0.'
Now if anyone has a way to delete or modify typos in comments, please let me know.
I won't be using this exact command because I don't need a specific function setup for this, but I didn't know about the bc command even though I've been using linux for many years. It's pretty nice. Thumbs up.
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Participants had to race up 34 stories to the top of the Wells Fargo tower.
Among the participants was Jeff Wood of Shelby County, decked out in full firefighter gear in honor of Glenn Wolverton, a childhood friend and volunteer firefighter who died last year. Wood, the owner of Helena Fitness, borrowed Wolverton's gear from his widow.
The challenging event was Alabama's first Fight for Air Climb. The first events in other states took place six years ago.


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Let's keep the health care train on the tracks. Various vested interests want to involve themselves in the debate, often for economic reasons. They would like to confuse and frighten us. But we won't have it. We know better; we live the system. It is uncontested that many millions of our citizens are uninsured or underinsured. This is not consistent with the values we hold dear. In economic terms we cannot afford the cost in human capital.
So, then, what do we look forward to? In brief, a single-payer plan that improves, expands and provides insurance for all. The program will cover all medically necessary services with no co-pays or deductibles. How is this paid for?
First, we convert to a nonprofit system. Second, a Medicare trust fund would be established to provide consistent, well-managed funding. It would reduce the administrative costs of managing the current system, saving billions. People will be able to choose their doctors. Individuals and families will pay less. Businesses will pay less, enhancing their ability to compete. Doctors can care for patients, not manage paper work.
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"Locally Buzzed" features more than 50 Michigan breweries visited by eight friends from Muskegon, Grand Haven and Grand Rapids over the course of eight days in 2010.
The film is "about taking pride in your community ... about trying to support everything local — from your local theater, to your local farmers, to your local print shops," the film's editor Casey Loring told the Muskegon Chronicle in September.
It was also part of last year's ArtPrize and The Art of Beer Festival.
The screening will be followed by a question and answer session featuring the filmmakers and other Michigan craft beer personalities including Scott Sullivan of Sawyer's Greenbush Brewing Co.
Admission is $10. Michigan brews will also be available for $4.
The DVD will be available for sale as well ($15) and includes two-and-a-half hours of extra features and commentary.
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This deal has ended.
Through 9/29, take 40% off everything at Limited Too/Justice via code 776. This stacks on top of clearance items, starting as low as $2.99 to $5.99 like the Our Favorite Tank, originally $8.50, on sale for $5.99, now $3.60 with the code. It also works on new full priced arrivals including the Allover Crinkle Babydoll Top (pictured), regularly $28.90, now reduced to $17.10, and the Pleather Bomber, which lowers from $54.90 to $32.94. Shipping is $5 and sales tax is charged in states with Justice/Limited Too retail locations.No longer available