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Poll: US Troops Prefer Donald Trump to Hillary by 2-1 Margin
Hillary and Barack Obama wait for the arrival of US victims of the Benghazi terrorist attacks. Hillary lied and said a YouTube video was behind the massacre.
Donald Trump is leading Hillary Clinton by a 2 to 1 margin in the latest Military Times poll.
Trump also beats Socialist Bernie Sanders 51 to 38% .
The Military Times reported:
In a new survey of American military personnel, Donald Trump emerged as active-duty service members' preference to become the next U.S. president, topping Hillary Clinton by more than a 2-to-1 margin. However, in the latest Military Times election survey, more than one in five troops said they'd rather not vote in November if they have to choose between just those two candidates.
But given only those choices, 21 percent of the service members surveyed said they would abstain from voting.More than 54 percent of the 951 troops Military Times surveyed said they would vote for Trump, the presumed Republican presidential nominee, over Clinton, the Democratic front-runner. Only about 25 percent said they would vote for Clinton in that matchup.
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Should I try and remove the Grade II listing on my house?
The listing status of our house is debatable - the address does not show as listed but the map shows it as being part of a neighbour's house which is listed. The house is originally late 18thC but contains no original features aside from the walls, having been completely renovated in the late 20thC. My question therefore is whether to argue A) To list the house properly under its actual address (i.e. in accordance with the listing map) or B) Request the house be de-listed as it can be clearly be shown to be a separate property to the listed description on record. I ask purely in terms of house value. Does the snobbery factor of owning a listed house outweigh the inconvenience of more complicated PP/BR? Many thanks
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Hi - This is a tricky matter as opinions are largely subjective. Many would argue that listed status certainly would command an extra premium and, you´re absoluetly right, the "snobbery" factor certainly comes into play. On the other hand, if the features are not noticeable, it may not make much of a difference. I would initially suggest talking to a few reputable agents about the matter. Not sure if you´ve looked into it before, but there are tax reliefs for listed buildings that you may be able to benefit from:
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In my opinion (having lived in one for 30 years) a Listed Building is a liability not an asset. Good luck with trying to get it de-listed, having lived in a listed early 19th century terrace where nothing but the very undistinguished facade remained. I would not hope to much. If the listing description does not describe the interior best keep quiet, at least if there is no record of the inside there is no evidence of anything you do out of sight.Answered on Feb 13 2017, Report content
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"What are the dark spots on my forehead?"
I am a man of 40 years old I have had dark spots on my forehead they appear on and off ! I have gone to many doctors and some of them tell me they don't know what I have others have a whole different response to what other doctors say, The spots usually appear when the sun hits me or when its really cold & the cold air hits me
Without a close physical examination of the spots, it will be hard to provide much insight into your condition. If you are getting a lot of different conflicting opinions from your different doctors, you may want to see a dermatologist (if you have not done so already), as they may have some insights that your primary care doctors do not. The fact that the spots come and go is a bit unusual, because most of the standard causes of brown spots on the forehead should not do that. For example, conditions like melasma and sun spots should not disappear and, in fact, tend to get worse over time. One condition that does wax and wane, and could potentially be worse with sun exposure, is tinea versicolor, which is a fungal infection of the skin that is also known as 'sun fungus' particularly because of its tendency to worsen in the sun. I suggest that you start by seeing the dermatologist. If they do not have any immediate ideas, they may recommend a period of observation or, in certain circumstances, they may recommend a biopsy just so that you can get to the bottom of things and stop wondering what this is.
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Dozens of towns and villages lay abandoned after another day of historic flooding in Missouri and Illinois. Floodwater swamped entire settlements and forced widespread evacuations in disaster that has killed at least 20. Five foreign soldiers training in US were killed when their car was swept off a rural road and into rampaging water. Crisis could rival 1993 when one of 'most damaging natural disasters to ever hit US' killed 50 and left $15bn damage. Swollen rivers and streams were pushed to almost unheard of heights and up to 17million people are under threat
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The West has developed a sophisticated capacity to destroy but, unlike any culture I can think of, it's also developed a staggering ability to create, save and nurture:
A premature baby that doctors say spent less time in the womb than any other surviving infant is to be released from a Florida hospital Tuesday.
Amillia Sonja Taylor was just 9 1/2 inches long and weighed less than 10 ounces when she was born Oct. 24. She was delivered 21 weeks and six days after conception. Full-term births come after 37 to 40 weeks.
"We weren't too optimistic," Dr. William Smalling said Monday. "But she proved us all wrong."
Neonatologists who cared for Amillia say she is the first baby known to survive after a gestation period of fewer than 23 weeks. A database run by the University of Iowa's Department of Pediatrics lists seven babies born at 23 weeks between 1994 and 2003.
Amillia has experienced respiratory problems, a very mild brain hemorrhage and some digestive problems, but none of the health concerns are expected to pose long-term problems, her doctors said.
"We can deal with lungs and things like that but, of course, the brain is the most important," Dr. Paul Fassbach said Monday. "But her prognosis is excellent."
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Norge og EØS-midlene etter 2014
Brussel, 19. juni 2014
Tale/innlegg | Dato: 19.06.2014 | Utenriksdepartementet
- I am interested in your views on how Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein can use the (EEA) grants to enhance the efforts of the European Union and its member states, sa statsråd Vidar Helgesen på en rundebordskonferanse der stimulering av innovasjon, vekst og arbeidsplasser sto sentralt.
Pleased to welcome you to this consultation on the shaping of the future of the EEA and Norway Grants, which are an instrument for solidarity and cooperation in Europe. A special welcome to Commissioner Barnier, Professor Veugelers, and Director Zietara from Poland, responsible for the excellent handling of Norwegian Funds in Poland.
I am interested in your views on how Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein can use the grants to enhance the efforts of the European Union and its member states, particularly in promoting (1) apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills, and addressing (2) energy and climate and (3) migration issues.
You represent private and public stakeholders. We have invited experts from the European Union, academia, think tanks, trade unions, business and of course, the beneficiary states of the EEA and Norway Grants, so that you can all contribute with your accumulated knowledge and experience.
This meeting is part of a broad consultation process that runs in parallel with the negotiations between the EU and the three EFTA states on a new five-year period for the EEA and Norway Grants and for enhanced market access for fish products in the EU. The negotiations are still at an early stage.
Common European challenges
The Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth identifies ways to reduce poverty and enhance social inclusion and the need to create conditions for new growth in Europe. We share the priorities.
Too many people are out of work, too many people of all ages experience poverty and social exclusion.
We need to invest in research, innovation, education, job creation and a business friendly environment.
The energy sector is key to European challenges; we need more renewable energy, more efficient use of energy and more security of supplies in order to move towards a low carbon economy in Europe.
We need a global approach to justice, home affairs and migration based on democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Today we will discuss one aspect of this broad field, namely migration policies and related challenges.
The Norwegian Government's strategy for cooperation with the European Union 2014 - 2017
Five priorities:
- Increased competitiveness
- Higher quality education and research
- An ambitious climate and energy policy
- Enhanced security, and
- A global approach to migration.
The Government will pursue a coordinated European policy based on openness, knowledge and political engagement. We will also strengthen our cooperation with individual EU member states. – The EEA and Norway Grants are an important political instrument is this context.
EEA and Norway Grants as an instrument for Norway's European policy and growth in Europe
A considerable contribution. (Since 1994, allocated approx. 3.3 billion EUR, out of which 1.8 billion EUR allocated to the present finance period 2009-2014. Around 97% of these funds are granted by Norway).
The Grants are offered to the countries that are eligible for support from the EU Cohesion Fund.
At present there are 150 programmes in the 16 beneficiary countries. We work closely with the governments and provide for a wide range of bilateral opportunities.
A particular feature of the grants is the facilitation of partnerships between institutions in donor and beneficiary states in programmes and projects.
Future areas of cooperation for the EEA and Norway Grants
- Strengthened political relevance
- Continuity of cooperation that works well
- Focus to enhance sustainability and results
Five suggested priority sectors for our funding;
- Innovation, research and education
- Climate change, energy and environment – incl energy security
- Justice and home affairs
- Social inclusion and poverty reduction
- Culture, civil society, good governance, fundamental rights and freedoms.
We would prefer to channel most of the funding to the first three areas. However, the final programme areas will be decided after broad consultations.
Three themes today;
1. Bridging education and work – promoting apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills
The difficulties faced by young people who are not in employment, education or training (known as NEETs) are multidimensional, and a comprehensive set of policies and actions is required to prevent them from becoming excluded from the labour market.
Norway is prepared to join in efforts to help young people who are out of work and out of school, and especially the most disadvantaged members of this group to gain a foothold in the labour market.
This is an area that has not previously been addressed by the grants, and we would like your views on how we could use the grants to complement the work being done by the through the Grants can complement the contributions of the EU and individual countries to promoting apprenticeships and entrepreneurial skills.
2. Energy security and climate change
More than 30% of the funding in the present funding period is earmarked for energy, climate and environment. This high level of funding will be continued, with a closer focus on energy security and climate policy, energy security, in line with the European Union's climate and energy framework for 2030. Funding will mainly be used for renewable energy and energy efficiency, with a view to meeting the 20-20-20 targets. I would like to hear your views on how Norway can make use of our considerable experience and knowledge in this sector.
3. Justice and Home Affairs
Justice, Home Affairs, fundamental rights and migration policy are important issues for my Government.
We aim to continue our support through the Grants to combat organized crime, support to the police, courts, correctional services and migration.
As this area is very broad area, we will limit our discussion today to migration policy and related challenges, with a particular focus on how the EEA and Norway Grants may represent an additional value in the area of return of migrants.
The results of the working groups will feed into our policy work.
Pleased to be here with you today – would like to take this opportunity to thank the Norwegian EU delegation - I look forward to the dialogue and your contributions.


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Ventura perfect for Italy – Verratti
Marco Verratti believes Giampiero Ventura is the "perfect" man to succeed Antonio Conte as head coach of the Italy national team.
Ventura will take charge of the Azzurri for the first time on Thursday when they host France in a friendly, before their opening World Cup qualifier in Israel on Monday.
The 68-year-old was announced as the successor to Conte, who stepped down to manage Chelsea after leading the team to the last eight of Euro 2016, where they were beaten by Germany on penalties.
And Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Verratti, who missed the tournament with a groin injury, believes Ventura is the right man to take the Azzurri forward.
"Each coach has his style and his method of working. Ventura is a great professional, a great worker, and he has a lot of experience in the world of football. Everybody speaks well of him," Verratti told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"I think he's perfect for the national team, he can easily continue the work that Conte began.
"I'm ready to help the team. I don't like cliches like saying that I'm expected to 'lead Italy by the hand', that doesn't mean anything. We're a team and each of us always has to give his best.
"A player on his own is nothing without his team-mates. Everybody must honour this shirt and try to win with the national team. Winning with Italy is priceless.
"It may not be easy, as these qualifying rounds aren't a given, but we'll give it our all."
To reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Italy must navigate a qualifying group also containing Spain, Albania, Macedonia and Liechtenstein.


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Current Projects
Assessing the Workforce Needs of the Nascent Offshore Wind Industry
The PPC is partnering with Bristol Community College to conduct a workforce and economic development assessment in order to evaluate the workforce requirements and economic development impacts associated with the deployment of up to 1,600 MW of offshore wind in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island/Massachusetts wind energy areas.
Exploring Mechanisms of Encouraging of New Housing Development
For many years, Massachusetts has faced unaffordable housing costs and an undersupply of new housing development, driven in large part by municipal resistance arising from concerns about potential negative local fiscal impacts. Informed by the PPC's previous work on this topic, the PPC will identify and evaluate practical policy options for the development of a funding mechanism to defray municipal costs associated with new development. In support of this task, the PPC will explore the predictors of housing construction permitting and will estimate the net new state revenues by project type for each region of Massachusetts.
Providing Technical Assistance to Provincetown, MA
Provincetown has engaged in an ongoing collaborative partnership with the PPC to use data and analysis to drive the development of a place-based, data-driven local economic development strategy. Currently, the PPC is providing technical assistance and applied research support to develop a comprehensive baseline assessment of relevant conditions and identify of their strategic implications. In addition, the PPC is analyzing historical wastewater usage data to help decision makers determine whether they can increase the number of allowable sewer connections without expanding system capacity.
Analyzing the Workforce Needs of Life Sciences Companies in Southeastern Massachusetts
To inform the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center's mission in the Greater New Bedford and Greater Taunton regions, the PPC is assessing the alignment between the workforce needs of regional life sciences employers and the existing talent pipelines and workforce development programs in the region. The analysis includes an assessment of the workforce needs and the obstacles to growth and expansion faced by regional life sciences employers, thereby identifying major obstacles to business expansion and retention in the region; the degree of collaboration with and reliance upon regional educational and training institutions (WIBs, vocational schools, community colleges, and public and private universities); and current and anticipated workforce needs.
Identifying the Needs of Metrowest Suburban Edge Communities
The 495/Metrowest Suburban Edge Community Commission has partnered with the PPC to investigate and study development challenges being experienced by the region's edge communities. The PPC is assisting the Commission by providing a systematic and strategic analysis of the region's population and economy, including an analysis of the region's leading industry clusters, commuting patterns, demographics, and housing market.
Providing Technical Assistance to the United Way of Greater New Bedford
The PPC is working hand-in-hand with United Way of Greater New Bedford to assist in its Collective Impact initiative in New Bedford's South End neighborhood. This project, dubbed South End Engaged, seeks to focus time and resources on a particular neighborhood in order to foster community engagement and collaboration among service providers, with the ultimate aim that all residents of the South End will be "safe, healthy, and have the knowledge and skills to thrive." In the furtherance of developing among grantees a shared vision of change, a proactive, collaborative approach, and increased accountability, the PPC is assisting the United Way with a multi-level evaluation system – one level measuring the impacts of individual grants and one level measuring progress toward revitalizing the South End. In addition, technical support in various forms is being provided, including the creation of an online dashboard and three webinars on evaluation best practices and outcomes measurement.
Adding New Content to Southcoast Urban Indicators Project (SCUIP)
Like other indicators projects from cities around the United States, SCUIP is designed to meet the information needs of citizens and leaders of Fall River and New Bedford. This project and website are ever-evolving; we will be adding to and updating content on a regular basis based on input and suggestions from the community. Please let us know if you have suggestions for new indicators.


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A few months back, I wrote about our odd, and aptly named, goldfish Goldie. She had the funny little habit of floating belly up for hours on end in the fishbowl she shared with a not-so-aptly named Hawkeye.
Sadly, a few weeks back, we came across Goldie doing her normal back float but this time, when we gently tapped the glass, she didn't move. Goldie had finally stopped pretending and had actually died.
After we buried Goldie under the corn – because a burial at sea was deemed too violent – we went about trying to find Hawkeye a new bowl mate, a task that would turn out to be much more difficult than one would think.
Our first addition was a mammoth sized goldfish named Cleo. Cleo was, without a doubt, too big for our little bowl. Swimming around the much smaller Hawkeye she looked like a school bus to his Mini Cooper. She only lasted three days. A burial at sea was deemed fitting since we have a sneaky suspicion foul play was involved and Hawkeye entered a very believable plea of self-defense.
The next addition didn't even last the night. Nameless, he was sent to sea as a John Doe.
We're picking up the third attempt today and, honestly, it's the last. At this point, I'm under the impression that Hawkeye and Goldie had a special bond, a bond that can not be replaced. Hawkeye might just be content to wander the bowl alone, for the rest of his life, mourning his lost love.
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Different types of acne cleansers to clean your skin
Effective treatment method to cure your pimples
Prior to knowing the treatment to acne let us first know how it is formed. Sebum or oil is secreted normally from sebaceous gland travels to the skin pores where it lubricates and protects the skin. From time to time, the glands produce too much sebum and as the sebum and sloughed skin cells build up they can get trapped in the pores which are either called whiteheads or blackheads. They put pressure on the cells surrounding the pores and if enough pressure is exerted, the sides of the pore rupture making the sebaceous material leak into the surrounding skin. For the reason that the sebaceous material contains Propionibacterium acnes bacteria, the skin now gets infected then a red bump or inflammatory papule begins to exist.
A good diet is good for your health. What is good for your body is good for your skin. A variety of nuts, seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet can be a great help with prevention for acne. Water is vital in hydrating your skin so drink plenty of water everyday since dehydrated skin sheds dead cells which in turn can clog pores. Since most skin care products contain chemicals that can worsen acne, try using makeup that are non-comedogenic. Stress levels should be kept low so to reduce the release of stress hormones and reduce the aggravation of acne. Red meat and dairy products in your diet can also cause acne.
Dermatologists recommended some acne control guidelines that are easy to follow and these are: do not squeeze, pop or pick at the acne lesion for this can worsen acne; wash face twice a day with mild soap and pat face to dry; avoid oil based products and acne irritants; wear hat and use sunscreen when using acne products; give time for acne products to clear up lesion-maybe for several weeks.
Acne cleansers have an important role in skin care. It can remove makeup, dirt, oil build up and other debris from the surface of the skin. An acne cleanser is used to prepare the skin for acne fighting treatments. Bath soaps should be avoided in cleansing your skin for they can be harsh and can cause irritation to sensitive skin. There are more than a few kinds of skin cleansers in the market, choose the mildest cleanser for your skin.
Before the acne treatment, the skin has to be washed properly. Avoid using bath soap on your skin for cleansing. There are many kinds of skin cleansers in the market, all natural and medicated cleansers that are good in controlling acne; you can choose the mildest cleanser for your skin. Here are some of the natural daily cleansers that you can find in the market today:
PhytoMe Gentle Cleansing Gel which ingredients include herbal extracts can be used two to three times per daily to cleanse the face from debris, impurities and excess sebum or oil. It can also be used to remove makeup and leave the face clean and refreshed.
Clarins One-Step Facial Cleanser includes all natural orange extracts to remove impurities and dirt from the surface of the skin and it does not clog pores. It can be used as a facial cleanser, makeup remover or toner. It is also good for oily skin.
FACE Stockholm Foaming Facial Cleanser has a self forming formula that clears makeup and removes impurities from the skin without harming it. This facial cleanser can be used twice daily; in the morning and night.
St. Ives Facial Foaming Cleanser is one hundred percent soap free. It contains tea tree oil, glycerin and chamomile extract to balance the moisture of the skin. This helps prevent breakouts without drying the skin. St. Ives Facial Foaming Cleanser is excellent for removing oil, dirt, and makeup.
Fira Foaming Tea Tree Facial Cleanser is a self-foaming acne cleanser in which its foam penetrates into the skin, cleaning it and leaving it refreshed. This product has tea tree oil that has natural properties for fighting acne causing bacteria. The tone, texture and clarity of your skin can be greatly improved.


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I've sincerely appreciated all of the validation and support since I posted yesterday about Monday's cosmetic surgery. Every word and "like" has helped build my confidence in my decision. There's one Facebook reply that I have to copy here, though:
"Elizabeth R... - Shari,
I hope no one in the medical field made you feel this surgery was
cosmetic. It's corrective, not cosmetic. It's not just about visual
symmetry or having smaller boobs (both awesome reasons to have it done,
btw); it's about the fact that the original surgery had a complication
and you are correcting the outcome. You have an asymmetry and scar
tissue, both of which could contribute to problems in the future
(referred pain, muscle tension, neck and back pain). The PT in me is
relieved you made this decision and knows that Practical Shari rocks!
The friend in me hopes you treat yourself as kindly as I know you would
treat me if things were reversed."
So lookie there! I have a new name for the surgery! I'm having "corrective surgery" on Monday. So much less guilt involved.
In answer to Liz's question, none of my surgeons ever gave me a name for this surgery. In the beginning with the cancer diagnosis, appointments were made for me with many different kinds of doctors for tests, surgeries, and treatment plans. Now that the cancer is (supposedly and hopefully) gone, I have to take the initiative. I call the plastic surgeon. I call for a second opinion. I check with the radiation oncologist to make sure it's safe. I call the surgery scheduler. Therefore, it feels elective, and since the doctor is a plastic surgeon, it felt cosmetic.
Now that I know it's CORRECTIVE, and because of all of the offers I've received, I'm ready to accept a little help during my recovery. Liz and Liz (one from above and the same team from last year) have updated my Meal Train with a few more dates. Here's the link. I'll keep everyone posted if any other needs come up.
Thanks again for all of the support and friendship!


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Forget the apologies -- fire Sebelius and delay ObamaCare
At the beginning of his first term, President Obama embarked on a famous "apology tour," where he traveled the world describing all the various ways he imagined America hadn't lived up to its ideals.
When it came to condemning the actions of others the president was front-and-center.
But now – when it comes time to apologize for his administration's incompetence and misconduct – the apologies come from his subordinates.
After the Internal Revenue Service intentionally targeted conservative groups for unconstitutional scrutiny and leaked confidential taxpayer information to friendly liberal reporters, the apology came from Lois Lerner, a previously obscure career lawyer in the federal bureaucracy.
After the Obama administration botched the ObamaCare rollout – the president's "signature" domestic policy – causing millions of Americans to lose their insurance with no easy way to replace it, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius took the fall by reading a scripted apology: "You deserve better. I apologize. I'm accountable to you for fixing these problems and I'm committed to earning your confidence back by fixing the site."
Yet there is no accountability, and these apologies therefore lack conviction. Apologies without accountability are meaningless.
Lois Lerner not only wasn't fired, she was permitted to retire with a six-figure, taxpayer-funded pension.
As for Secretary Sebelius, she was at the helm of perhaps the world's most famous and consequential IT meltdown, a meltdown so comprehensive that she was forced to admit that HealthCare.gov hadn't even been fully tested for security vulnerabilities before going live.
Despite this meltdown, she still has her job.
Even worse, if the past is any guide, the administration will soon pivot from apologies to attacks.
After all, it was only a matter of weeks before the administration started calling IRS targeting a "phony scandal" – in spite of congressional investigations, an FBI investigation, and multiple lawsuits.
In fact, the pivot has already started. ObamaCare defenders, faced with the president's obviously false promise that Americans would be able to keep their insurance and keep their doctor, now respond to millions of insurance cancellations by blaming insurance companies – calling their products "junk insurance" and claiming that consumers are better off with higher-priced plans.
Tell that to 50-year-old men dropped from their old plans because their new, ObamaCare-approved plans have to cover maternity care. As Representative Renee Ellmers asked Secretary Sebelius, "To the best of your knowledge, has a man ever delivered a baby?"
Yet the federal government, in its infinite wisdom, will not approve insurance – even for men – that doesn't include this coverage.
President Obama sends others out to apologize, refuses to hold them accountable for admitted failures, and then attacks the very victims of his administration's abuse.
Hope and change indeed.
With millions of Americans losing their health insurance, including people who are desperately ill, the time for political spin is over. It's time for accountability.
Here's what true accountability looks like:
1. Secretary Sebelius should lose her job.
2. ObamaCare should be fully delayed for at least one full year, and Americans must be given the option to re-purchase their existing plans.
This gives HHS the opportunity to fix its abysmally broken exchanges, helps protects our citizens from the terrible consequences of the administration's failure, and it allows the American people to speak with a loud voice – in the 2014 elections – to tell their members of Congress to repeal ObamaCare fully or join Secretary Sebelius in early retirement.
But even as the way forward is clear, I fear the Obama administration will hold to its own course, evade accountability, and continue the scapegoating. After all, it's worked before.
With the enthusiastic assistance of a friendly media, it's been able to spin and scapegoat its way out of scandals – from Benghazi to the IRS – that would have brought the Bush administration to its knees.
Perhaps, however, those days are over. After all, it's tough to spin to a family facing prohibitive insurance premiums and sky-high deductibles.
It's tough to spin to a couple staring at a broken website while still clutching their insurance cancellation notice.
It's tough to spin millions of Americans who'll pay fines on tax day for failing to buy insurance policies that are impossible to purchase.
Ultimately, reality will get a vote, and it's voting against President Obama.


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"Inside Man": The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written.
- There's nothing on 'cause Jaime's on all the channels.
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Other Characters:
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- Dan Garrett (Flashback only)
- Ted Kord (Cameo)
- Hector (First appearance)
- Nadia
Synopsis for "Inside Man"
- Synopsis not yet written.
- This book was first published on November 22, 2006.
- First appearance of the 'Virtual Beetle Cave'.
- In one of the flashbacks to the Peacemaker's past, he's in the Christopher Smith costume. He also mentions meeting both Dan Garrett and Ted Kord. Since Mitchell Black became the Peacemaker well after Dan's death, this points to the Peacemaker in this title being Christopher Smith.
- One of the spoof TV shows the Reyes family sees is a parody of Stan Lee's 'Who Wants To Be A Superhero?'. Its host exclaims 'Excalibur!', a homage to Stan Lee's famous exclamation 'Excelsior!'.
- Brenda's full name is given in the preview for issue #10 as 'Brenda Del Vecchio'.
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OK, we love the Tigers and hope this is their year for the World Series. But did you know the Tigers aren't the only ball club in town?
We have two vintage base ball teams … the Detroit River Belles and the Early Risers. Just in case you're wondering base ball is spelled right. It was spelled as two words prior to the 1880s.
The players, who are sometimes called ballists, wear period reproduction uniforms and play the game based on rules used in the mid-to-late nineteenth century. In fact, vintage base ball clubs will often play by 1884 rules, the last year of side arm pitching or 1886 rules, for overhand pitching. 1886 is also the first year a pitcher could deliver the ball with one foot off the ground.
You can watch at all at the Vintage Base Ball Opening Day on Sunday, May 3 when the Detroit River Belles take on their brother team, the Early Risers, in a friendly match, at Navin Field (former Tiger Stadium located at the corner of Trumbull and Michigan Avenue in Historic Corktown). The game starts at 2:00 PM.
It should be great fun judging from these pictures from their Facebook pages.
Both teams are based at historic Fort Wayne. The Early Risers have been there for several years. The Detroit River Belles, Michigan's first all-ladies vintage base ball club, came in 2014. They compete with other ladies' and men's clubs around the Midwest to promote the history and love for America's national past time.
The Early Risers took their name from a ball club that existed from 1859 to the beginning of the Civil War, when several players joined the Union army. Since the original Early Risers had day jobs they couldn't join the Detroit Base Ball Club, which held its practices on weekday afternoons. So they formed their own club and practiced at the crack of dawn at Campus Martius, where they also became known for breaking windows. The Early Risers played in the "first match game ever played in Michigan" against the Detroit Base Ball Club on August 8, 1859.
"Though the present-day Early Risers do not actually rise quite so early, they do enthusiastically honor and pay tribute to the gentlemanly spirit of their namesake," their Facebook says. "It is also likely that players from that original club walked on our home field as they passed through Fort Wayne after enlisting in the army."
For more information on events at historic Fort Wayne click here.
Please read the story Detroit Unspun did about the Detroit River Belles last year.


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Everyone seems to have picked up the story from the Times of India yesterday, where they gave the spin that the Air India had decided to give its Maharaja mascot a makeover to look more like the common man.
Here is how they portrayed the comparison:
Of course, in the battle of clicks, many stories came out calling this Maharajah hideous. I have to admit he looks hideous, but what the stories conveniently forget to tell you is how there are so many adaptations of the Maharajah and this is just one of them.
Take a look at some of his other adaptations:
Of course, it was left to Air India to clear up the mess. And they had to go out on Twitter to fix this and issue a clarification:
So, the Maharajah stays as he is, and the hideous look you see above, is just one of his adaptations, which perhaps AI will nix after seeing all this feedback over the internet.
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"I had an awakening when I realized that my life was happening right NOW. When I realized that everything I was doing, not doing and thinking about doing all came from this very moment. It changed everything.
I realized that the part of my life that I am living right NOW is not a waiting room, not a place where I have to wait and see what will happen. Not a place where I wait for anything; not someones decision, not someones help, or a sign that it is okay to move forward.
I realized I was FREE. I was free to step up and be my own leader. I was ready, I was able, competent and perfect for the job. I took full responsibility and became the sole authority of my own life. Health, career, relationships and spiritual growth."
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This step-by-step article describes how to export contacts from Microsoft Outlook 2011 for Mac to Microsoft Exchange Online by using Microsoft Outlook Web App in a Microsoft Office 365 environment.
ScenarioA user sets up a profile in Outlook 2011 for Mac to connect to his or her Exchange Online mailbox in Office 365. However, external contacts aren't synced with Exchange Online. This occurs because external contacts must be exported from Outlook 2011 for Mac and then imported to Outlook Web App. However, the existing method to export contacts from Outlook 2011 for Mac is to use a text-delimited file, and this file type isn't supported in Office 365.
ProcedureTo export contacts from Outlook 2011 for Mac to Exchange Online by using Outlook Web App, follow these steps.
Step 1: Export the contacts from Outlook 2011 for Mac
- In Outlook 2011 for Mac, on the File menu, click Export.
- In the Export Assistant, click Contacts to a list (tab-delimited text), and then click the right arrow button.
- Click Done to finish.
- Tab-delimited files are saved with a .txt extension.
- Contacts that are already associated with a Microsoft Exchange Server account or a directory services account aren't exported.
Step 2: Open the contacts by using Excel 2011 for Mac
- In Excel 2011 for Mac, on the File menu, click Open, and then select the .txt file that you created in step 1.
- In the Text Import Wizard, follow these steps. Be aware that in these next three steps, the default settings are used.
- Select Delimited as the file type, and then click Next.
- Under Delimiter, click to select the Tab check box, and then click Next.
- Under Column data format, select General, and then click Finish.
- Select Delimited as the file type, and then click Next.
Step 3: Export the contacts to a .csv file by using Excel 2011 for Mac
- In Excel 2011 for Mac, on the File menu, click Save As.
- In the Save As box, type a name for the file.
- On the Format pop-up menu, select MS-DOS Comma Separated (.csv), and then click Save.
- A dialog box appears that contains the following message:
- Click Continue.
Step 4: Import the contacts to Outlook Web App
- In Outlook Web App, on the Options menu, click See All Options.
- On the right side, under Shortcuts to other things you can do, click Import your contacts from an existing e-mail account.
- Browse to the .csv file that you created in step 3, and then click Next.
- When you are finished, the contacts are displayed in the Contacts folder in Outlook Web App.
For more information about how to import contacts, go to the following Microsoft website: Microsoft Community.


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PACQUIAO v BRADLEY: Manny is robbed
Not even George Clooney and his boys would have dared attempt a movie heist in Sin City as big as the real crime perpetrated under cover of darkness here.
A cool $200million disappeared in the most expensive robbery in boxing history.
While Floyd Mayweather was kicking his heels in a jail cell a few miles down this neon strip, Manny Pacquiao was adjudged to have suffered the defeat which has cost the pair of them that bonanza from their mega-fight which will never now take place.
In truth, they delayed too long the collision which would have decided who is the world's best pound-for-pound fighter.
Not only are their skills beginning to wane, ever so slightly, but there was always the danger that something untoward would over-turn the golden apple cart.
So it came to pass in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday as Tim Bradley was given the benefit of a decision not so much split as severed from reality.
What next? The hotly anticipated fight with Mayweather may not happen now
Pacquiao's world welterweight title was pilfered in full view of thousands of fans in the arena and a global television audience of millions. Behind the distraction of the jeering uproar which greeted that verdict, the casino strong room was plundered.
However you scored the fight - and I was more generous to Bradley than many - there was only one winner and it was not the brave but outclassed American. Pacquiao was often close to taking the matter out of the judges' hands. A pity he did not do so as results like this hurt boxing.
Promoter Bob Arum used words like 'unfathomable' and 'shameful'. Amir Khan and Lennox Lewis cried foul, with the latter describing the scoring as 'worse than the draw they gave Evander Holyfield against me'. But it was Holyfield himself who hit the spot: 'Manny was the world champion and Bradley did nothing like enough to take it from him.'
Holyfield had the PacMan 'half a dozen rounds ahead', while Pacquiao and his Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach believe they were eight points clear.
All queried the eyesight of the two judges, Duane Ford and CJ Ross, who gave it to Bradley 115-113. They even thought that the one who favoured Pacquiao by the same margin, Jerry Roth, was somewhat myopic.
For the record, I also scored it to Pacquiao by two but from a position where he had the fight comfortably won and could afford to drop a few of the later rounds.
The collateral damage to the hard old game was limited by the dignified reaction of the combatants. Pacquiao, always the gentleman, set his disappointment aside to congratulate Bradley, saying: 'You will be a great champion.'
He added: 'Whatever we think of the result, we have to respect the decision. That's boxing.'
Bradley had no hesitation in confirming he would abide by the rematch clause in the contract, saying:
'Manny is a great fighter. I have to give him the chance to win back his title. He has great punching power and I have to be honest and admit he hurt me a few times.'
Hurt him so badly, in fact, that during the second round he staggered under the barrage, twisting his left ankle so badly he needed a wheelchair to take him to hospital after the post-fight media conference.
The dispute is tough on Bradley, now the undefeated world welterweight as well as light-welterweight champion. Before the fight he brandished a giant mock-up ticket for the rematch which would be required of him if he won. The date printed on it is November 10, with the MGM Grand again the venue.
However Arum, who was critical of the selection of all-local judges by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, may move the bout away from Las Vegas.
Pacquiao said: 'Wherever we do it I will have to be sure to finish it before it goes the full 12 rounds.'
Ironically, it was here that Pacquiao was accused of robbing Juan Manuel Marquez in the third fight of their trilogy late last year. Roach pondered 'whether that preyed on the minds of the judges this time'.
They were not helped, either, by Pacquiao's tendency to coast through the first minute of several rounds before opening up. Judges are not always swayed by an eye-catching flurry near the end of a stanza.
Although in the case of the two who voted for Bradley there is no telling what they thought they saw. It was a different fight from the rest of us, the one in which Pacquiao frequently pounded Bradley with combinations.
As for Mayweather, he will be out of prison well before the rematch but confined to the role of spectator. The safe door is hanging open and the contents gone, with no prospect of finding enough money to satisfy the demands of himself and Pacquiao.
Those two judges may never be forgiven - but they knew not what they did.


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BARDY AZADMARD never wanted a trailer, never even set foot in one until seven years ago, while driving to land he'd just bought in Leona Valley. That's when he spied an oddly shaped hulk alongside a dusty canyon road.
"It was beat up and had 'for sale' spray-painted in huge letters all across its side. But it had an amazing shape. Like a yacht, or something that floats. It was retro and futuristic all at once, like something from 'Star Wars,' " he says.
Azadmard, 53, is sensitive to such things. An architectural designer who specializes in luxury homes -- his current project is a 14,000-square-foot house in Beverly Hills -- he stopped to investigate.
He needed a tool shed for the 7 acres of raw land he was making into a ranch. "I was buying shovels, mowers, all that stuff. I thought, I'll buy this old trailer, clean it up and use it instead of a shed. It's much more interesting to look at."


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The past year I've gotten to work as junior executive president of Chess in the Library. A lot has gone by since then. I remember first hearing about Chess in the Library at a leadership retreat where I met Yuanling. From there I was offered an opportunity to be on the junior executive board and chosen as junior executive president. I've had the opportunity to work alongside Vivek who has shown me what it takes to be a president. His tasks began with creating a presentation for new volunteers and went up all the way to planning our volunteer appreciation party and running the recruitment for Brampton. I've learned a lot. For example, when hosting a party, always check the time for when a location opens. Now with Vivek leaving, I feel confident to take over his position and have year even stronger than the last. With the beginning of Brampton locations under way, Chess in the Library needs a strong and experienced leader who can not only take control and make sure this process happens, but help expand Chess in the Library to new reaches.
Securing Brampton and scouting other libraries is not only a given but is already part of my duties as president. What I'd like to do apart from that is help get you, the volunteer, into more leadership roles. For example, possibly implementing branch leaders, so every library has one volunteer who on top of all of volunteer could report to me once in two months how a branch is doing in terms of participants or chess materials. By doing this we can help assure all of our Chess in the Library locations can run smoothly all year round. I'd also like to have more polls on our Chess in the Library facebook group, so let you help make executive decisions. Ultimately, this organization is nothing without its volunteers so it's only fair that the volunteers have the right to influence our executive decisions.
I know that among the volunteers there are many great, passionate leaders who are willing and ready to help Chess in the Library. That is why for you and for Chess in the Library, I want to help give the opportunity to make Chess in the Library an even better organization. What we can do in coming year is endless, and I want to help make it happen. So let me, Mohit Verma, become the president of our 2013-2014 Chess in the Library executive council.
Thank you all very much for an amazing year and let's hope for more to come.
Thank you all very much for an amazing year and let's hope for more to come.


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You might be somewhat skeptical about applying for a payday loan. Look into the information that this article has to offer you. There are many tips here that can help you. It is through knowledge and understanding of cash advance loans that will let you sit in the best position as you move forward.
If you're considering applying for a payday loan, it's important that you know when the loan term ends. The interest rate associated with a payday loan is high which can result in significant costs if not paid back promptly.
Understand all rates and fees involved with a loan, before you take it out. You know you need money but be smart about signing with a payday loan agency. Ask for a write-up of all of the fees associated with your loan. This needs to be received before you file your application.
Interest Rate
Although there are laws to protect consumers from the predatory practices of payday loan companies, such companies have found ways to work around these laws. They tack on hidden fees which are perfectly legal. Therefore, in essence, the interest rate you are paying could be ten times more than the average interest rate provided by financial institutions.
Checking with the BBB (Better Business Bureau) is smart step to take before you commit to a payday loan or cash advance. By doing this, you can find out important information, such as the reputation of the business and whether there have been any complaints about their dealings.
Check out your state's Better Business Bureau before choosing a payday loan lender. Avoid using a payday loan company that seems to be hiding information or that does not have a telephone number. Take the time to know whether the company you are interested in is on the up-and-up.
Loans come with late penalties that you should always know about. While you surely intend to pay the loan in a timely fashion, you may run into trouble. Read any fine print on the contract for your payday loan to learn about their late fees. Cash advances typically have extremely high penalty fees.
If the funds are not available when your payment is due, you may be able to request a small extension from your lender. You might be able to find a short grace period, such as a 1 or 2-day extension to pay the amount. However, understand that you'll probably pay more money for an extension.
Don't enter into a payday loan without being fully aware of what the company's terms are. Some companies require you to have been employed for at least three months or more. They need to be sure you're reliable and can pay back the money.
Always take the time to shop around and check out your options before choosing a lender for a payday. Certain companies have a smaller interest rates and some may even waive the fee you would have to pay for getting the loan. One place may be able to fund the loan within an hour, or you may wait for days at another. Shop around to find the right payday loan for you.
Should you have issues with previous payday advances you have acquired, organizations exist that can offer some aid. Through their free service of negotiation with your lender to achieve lower interest rates, or perhaps a consolidation of the debt, these companies can help remove you from the loan cycle.
If you plan to rely on cash advance loans in order to get by, you need to consider taking a debt counseling class in order to manage your money better. You can find yourself in a desperate financial cycle if you continually depend on payday loans.
Cash Advance Loans
Always look as cash advance loans as your last resort and not as a first choice. The high interest rates and excessive fees of cash advance loans can make them very costly. Before you resign yourself to those punitive charges, make sure you have eliminated all your other options.
Payday loans should only be used when you exhausted all other options. These kinds of loans can get you in deep trouble. The contracts that lenders require you to sign are very strict and are hard to get out of. Use good judgement and think of other ways you can take care of your bills so you don't have to get a payday loan.
Make sure you stop and think before getting a payday loan. Keep in mind that payday advances have average APRs ranging from 378 to 780%. Consider that it costs about $125 just to borrow $500 or so for a couple of weeks. If you really have to have the money, and it is your only option, it might be worth the cost.
Try to get the money you need from a friend or family member before you apply for any payday cash advances. While they may only be able to lend you a certain amount, their help means that you don't have to take out a large loan. This will massively reduce your interest obligations over time and helps you get off the payday loan debt treadmill that much sooner.
Now that you've come to the end of this article, you should feel better about payday cash advances. You will be more likely to make the best decision the next time you have trouble. You should do well going forward. Finances should be under your control again. Remember that there are always options available.


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Infant Feeding in Finnish Children <7 yr of Age With Newly Diagnosed IDDM
Objective We studied associations between the type of feeding in infancy and the incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).
Research Design And Methods We studied 103 newly diagnosed diabetic children <7 yr of age and 103 age- and sex-matched population-based control children in a countrywide study.
Results The risk of IDDM was decreased (P < 0.05) among children breast-fed for at least 7 mo (odds ratio [OR] 0.45, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.24–0.85) or exclusively breast-fed for at least 3 (OR 0.33, 95% CI 0.13–0.84) or 4 (OR 0.43, 95% CI 0.22–0.84) mo. Also, children who were ≥4 mo old at the time of introduction of supplementary milk feeding had a lower risk of diabetes (OR 0.48, 95% CI 0.26–0.91).
Conclusions The protective effects of a long duration of breast-feeding and a late introduction of dairy products on the risk of IDDM remained significant after adjusting for the mother's education.
- Received August 15, 1990.
- Accepted January 10, 1991.
- Copyright © 1991 by the American Diabetes Association
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More than likely, there won't be a better player than DeMarcus Cousins dealt before Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
It's tough to top a 26-year-old big man who gives you 28, 11 and five on a nightly basis. Mood swings and mercurial behavior aside, Cousins is a potentially transformative talent who can help a team go from middling playoff participant to championship contender.
None of that mattered to the front office of the Boston Celtics, as president of basketball operations Danny Ainge took a hard pass on attempting to acquire the perennial all-star Cousins, even though he was given to the New Orleans Pelicans for a weak package of assets. If you're anything like me, you're probably still scratching your head about the Celtics' lack of interest. If you're a full-fledged member of the in-Danny-we-trust coalition, you're probably good with saying "no" to Cousins.
Ainge has earned the trust of Celtics fans. He's fleeced quite a few franchises and is arguably the king of winning lopsided trade deals. Also, there are definitely other deals that he can make before the clock runs out Thursday afternoon.
There is a silly notion, however, being bounced around, particularly on the talk radio airwaves, that unless the Celtics can land an elite superstar -- seemingly along the lines of LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant or James Harden, there is no point in doing a deal. Spoiler alert: those guys aren't going anywhere.
Here's three scenarios that would show the C's are in it to win it this year.
FIREWORKS: Trade for Bulls guard Jimmy Butler or Pacers forward Paul George. Butler seems like the easier target to chase, seeing as how the Bulls are an underachieving mess with a drama-filled locker room. The Pacers, meanwhile, are examining the trade market for George according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. To get either player, it would likely take a Celtics package that includes one of the much-talked about Brooklyn Nets first-round picks (2017 or 2018), as well as either guard Avery Bradley or forward Jae Crowder to go with maybe one or two other roster players. Butler or George, both excellent two-way players, would be a worthwhile return to form a new potent Big Three with Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford.
A BIG SPLASH: Trade for Pistons center Andre Drummond or Suns center Tyson Chandler. Detroit is open to dealing Drummond (14.6 ppg, 13.8 rpg), who happens to be a double-double machine, one of the league's premier rebounders and a strong shot blocker. He's also only 23-years-old and locked into his deal through 2021. The Celtics' two primary needs are scoring and a post presence/rim protector. Drummond is a major liability at the free throw line and often has to sit on the bench during the fourth quarter of close games. It would likely take the Nets 2017 first-round pick and a roster player like Marcus Smart of Kelly Olynyk (maybe both) to get the deal done. Chandler is an older and less dynamic version of Drummond. The 34-year-old, who won a title with the Dallas Mavericks, is averaging 8.4 points and 11.4 rebounds. He would be a more affordable move than Drummond.
A STEP FORWARD: Trade for Mavericks center Andrew Bogut or Nets center Brook Lopez. Bogut is defensive-minded, while Lopez is offensive-minded. Both would strengthen the Celtics' frontcourt for a very reasonable price. According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the asking price for the 28-year-old Lopez is lowering and would likely take a first- and second-round pick. The 32-year-old Bogut would be even cheaper.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The price of oil gained nearly 3 percent Monday on rising concern about the Middle East and less worry about the U.S. "fiscal cliff."
President Barack Obama and leaders of the House and Senate appeared to have constructive discussions Friday to avoid a series of automatic tax increases and spending cuts scheduled to kick in on Jan. 1 in the absence of government action. Economists have been warning of dire consequences if no action is taken, including the possibility of another recession.
Overseas, the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas raised concerns about Middle East crude supplies. Analysts say supplies could be disrupted if the conflict engulfs countries elsewhere in the Middle East, a region that produces more than one-third of the world's oil.
Benchmark crude rose $2.54, or 2.9 percent, to $89.46 around midday in New York. Oil is now priced higher than it was on Election Day.
Brent crude, which is used to price international varieties of oil, rose $2.65, or 2.4 percent, to $111.60.
U.S. stocks were rising as well. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) was on track for its biggest one-day increase since Sept. 13.
Meanwhile, drivers are seeing favorable movement in pump prices ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. Gasoline fell by more than a penny over the weekend to an average of about $3.42 a gallon nationwide. A month ago, the average was $3.69.
Other futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange:
- Wholesale gasoline rose 5 cents, or 2 percent, to $2.76 a gallon.
- Heating oil gained 9 cents, or 3.2 percent, to $3.07 a gallon.
- Natural gas fell 4 cents to $3.75 per 1,000 cubic feet.
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I'm a day late again for the YOTA SAL! I will admit to concentrating only on piece this past month, White Wolves. It started here:
And I finished here for this month:
And I finished here for this month:
This is mostly just the left side in the branching tree. I think I'm ready to pull this out again soon, but I confess I've felt like stitching other things this past month.
My other YOTA projects did not see any progress at all, but maybe next month! I'm off to check out our lovely host, Pull the Other Thread to cheer on everyone else.
I hope everyone else did better, and happy stitching!


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An 18-year-old man was injured when he was hit by a pick-up truck while crossing High Street.
HANSON – An 18-year-old man was injured when he was hit by a pick-up truck while crossing a street Wednesday morning.
Police received several 911 calls reporting a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the area of 335 High St. about 6:30 a.m.
When officers arrived, they determined the pedestrian, an 18-year-old man who lives in town, "had run into the roadway" in front of a vehicle, Police Chief Michael Miksch said in a written statement.
The teenager was hit by a 2007 Honda pick-up truck driven by a 43-year-old Hanson man.
That driver "attempted to stop but was unable and struck the pedestrian," Miksch said.
The victim was treated by Hanson Fire Department paramedics, then taken by ambulance to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth with non-life-threatening injuries.
"Speed does not appear to be a factor," Miksch said.
The driver, who wasn't identified by police, was not facing any charges as of Thursday morning.


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Article and photos by Jerry Smith
In one or two evenings create a the perfect carrying case for a DJI Phantom.
Drones these days are all a buzz. We have eight in our local club and after watching them fly for a while I got interested. Being interested in photography this would enable me to take video and stills from a different viewpoint. So I bought a Phantom and began to fly it with that in mind. Absolutely marvelous the way it performed its magical flight. It rode around in the back of my van for a couple weeks when I began to think this little fella needs a home. A sudden stop might put it in unwanted flight into the back of the front seat. So I looked online to see what was available in the way of a case. What I found was very expensive. More than I wanted to pay.
It was then I began to think of building my own case and what it would look like. I wanted a case just large enough to house the Phantom and everything related to it such as extra batteries, a FlySight Black Pearl screen for FPV, sun shield, extra propellers, antennas and other related stuff. After carefully measuring the Phantom I determined a size of 15" x 15-1/2" x 9-1/2" high would be perfect for the case I had in mind. Now for the material and a trip to Home Depot. Here I found a 2' x 4' piece of ¼" plywood. Not the kind with the wild grain but furniture grade stuff with a good surface finish. While there I purchased a 1 x 4 x 6' pine board also. This is all the wood material required to build my case. Not bad for a little over $13.
A Perfect Size
Back in the shop I laid out the parts required to build the case on the plywood. The sides, top and bottom, and the sides for the top. I figured I would have to make another trip to Home Depot for, more wood. When the layout was complete I couldn't believe my eyes. Bingo!
That sheet of plywood was the perfect size for all the parts required with very, very little useable waste! The good lord was looking down on me. Of course you will need a table saw to cut out the parts. If you don't have a saw seek out a friend who has one and have him help you. Once the parts are cut out you are ready for the build and of course, all excited. The Build This should not take you over one evening to build once the parts are cut out. Two or three if you are slow and want the enjoyment.
One of the things I did was to use screws and glue to hold it together. The screws helped hold things in place while the glue was curing allowing me to keep on working. Once the case is assembled fill all the cracks and dents with filler. Being a modeler I used balsa filler. I sanded it with 220 paper and readied it for painting. I painted mine white, to match the Phantom, using Glidden Interior Semi-gloss. Two coats did the job.
To restrain the top from opening over too far I used a metal beaded chain. I soldered a washer on each end and used a No. 2 servo screw to fasten it in place. You can also use a chain or even a chord for that purpose. I made the top separate. I could have made it all in one piece and sawed the top off. That would have been a perfect fit for top and base however, then it would have taken another piece of plywood. So I chose the less than perfect way of doing it for economy.
If your Phantom has the long landing gear it may not fit in the case. Mine has the ½" spacers and there is some extra room in the cover. Also this case was not designed with prop guards in mind. They do have prop guards that snap on and are easy to remove and can be stored in the case. I know you will enjoy building your home for the Phantom. It was a fun project for me. And the best part of all. When you get ready to fly your Phantom you will have everything you need all in the case.
Follow along with the pictures to see how I built my home for the Phantom. You will find it an easy build. My good friend Greg Roper designed the vinyl cut graphics for my case. It is available from him in red, blue, and black for $10 PP.
Bill of Materials
- (1) ¼" 2' x 4' Handy Panel Sande plywood 2.
(1) 1 x 4 x 6' no. 2 Whitewood Board 3.
(1) 4-7/8" Door Pull Galvanized 4.
(1) 1.5" non-removable Pin Hinge Brass 2pk 5.
(1) 2-3/4" x1-1/2" Chest Latch BB 2pk 6.
(24) #6 x ¾ Flat Head Wood Screw 7.4 0z White Glue 8.
(2) 1/4-20 X 1"Bolt 9.
(2) 1/4-20 Hex Nuts 10.
(2) ¼-20 Wing Nuts
Build Photos
Cut 4- 15" pieces from the 1 x 4 plank. Place a piece between the saw blade and the fence to get the proper measure for the width you need. You should be able to get 4 pieces from each 15" piece. You will need 12 pieces requiring 3- 15" pieces of plank. Cut 1 piece from the extra remaining 15" piece to be used for backing the hinges and chest latches.
Glue a ¾" sq. rail to both sides of a 15" x 15" ply piece using white glue. Make it flush with the edges and ends. Clamp them in place. Now fit in a ¾" sq. piece between the 2 outside pieces making them flush with the ends. Use clamps until cured. This will be the bottom. Now make another just as you did above for the top.
Stack the four 8" x 15" sides and tape them together. Locate and stack the 1-1/2" side for the top and tape them together. Layout the holes for the screws. Make them ½" from the side, 2" in from each end with one in the center. Drill a 7/32" hole at all locations. Because you are using a flat head screw you will have to countersink the holes for the screw head. I made mine a little deeper and used filler to make the hole flush. It's up to you.
With the top and bottom rails installed and complete remove ¼" from each side of them. This will make the case size 15" x 15-1/2". The 15-1/2" length will be the front and back of the case. Mark the base and top "front" and "back" as shown.
Locate the 4- 8" x 15" pieces of ply and glue a rail to one side of two of them only. Note: if you countersink the screw holes make sure they are on the outside. Align flush with sides and end. Apply glue and clamp in place. Next install 3 #6 flat head x ¾" wood screws in the pre-drilled holes. Remove the clamps. The screws will hold it in place until the glue cures.
Glue the two sides with the rails to the base. Align and install the screws in each of them. Be sure to glue these two sides on to the base where you removed the ¼"making it 15" across with the sides installed. Cut a scrap piece 15" long and tack it to the top ensuring 15" at the top end. Now glue on the side, align and install the screws. Glue on the other side using the same method. This completes the case base.
Locate the other 15" x 15" piece with rails. Hopefully you cut a ¼" off of each side. This will be the top. Glue on the sides and install the screws. Align the sides flush with the top and ends. Once completed it should match up with the base if you were accurate with your measurements.
Cut 4- 2" lengths of rail from the extra piece I told you to cut. Glue these in as shown in the photo. Locate them 3-1/2" on center in from each end. These will be backing for the screws in the hinge and chest latch. It will be necessary to cut down the thickness so they will fit flush with the sides of the top.
Cut 2- 1-1/2" pieces of rail and glue them in the front of the case as shown. Locate them 3-1/2" on center in from each end. These are backing for the screws in the chest latch.
Place the Phantom in the center of the case. Cut 8- 1" pieces from the rail stock. Glue a block in the case at the end of each landing gear 4 places. Leave a little clearance. Now glue a block on the side of the gear, near the end block 4 places. These blocks will keep the Phantom from wandering around in the case. Next drill a ¼" hole on each side of the gear in the center. Draw a centerline on a scrap piece of ply. Hold it under the ¼"holes sighting through them to see the centerline. Now match drill the ¼" holes into the scrap piece. This will be the hold down bar. Clean it up after holes are drilled. Install the ¼" bolts from the bottom, thread on a ¼" hex nut and tighten. Install hold down bar and thread on wing nuts.
I used 1"elastic wide bands and stapled them to the inside of the top to store my props. You can also staple bands along the sides to hold extra parts such as your FPV LCD, antennas, and other related and needed parts.
Finished case before painting with hardware installed.
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Looks like a nice case
Looks like a nice case
very well done
very well done
Phantom case
Thanks for the inspiration, Jerry! I have been looking for a DIY case for my 250 Quad and all its bits and pieces. I can use your design to make a case about the size of a rifle case. (40x12x6 approx). I can carry my tx, quad, batteries, props,etc. all in one case. Thanks so much for the article!!


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A prosecution brought by the building industry regulator has resulted in a conviction and $12,500 fine for an unlicensed individual who undertook to supply and install kitchens in Brisbane in 2014.
Daniel Richard Renger, who traded as Lexys Kitchens, pleaded guilty in Brisbane Magistrates Court today to 20 charges, including performing unlawful building work and demanding and receiving excessive deposits.
Although unlicensed to do the work, Renger undertook to supply and install kitchens, and demanded and received excessive deposits for the work. He then started work at only one of the properties.
The properties in question were at Brookfield, Coorparoo, Chapel Hill and Middle Park.
The Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) believes the case highlights the need to ensure building work is only performed by licensed contractors.
QBCC Commissioner, Steve Griffin, said home and property owners could phone the QBCC 24/7 on 139 333 to check the credentials of anyone they were thinking of contracting with.
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The characters in Lindsay Hunter's Don't Kiss Me are not your typical heroes. There's an overweight hairdresser, whose relationships are defined by her intense associations with food. There's an unstable thirty-something, whose object of affection is a belching, Star Wars-obsessed nine-year-old. There's a pack of violent desert nomads, an alcoholic gambler, and even Richard Nixon, whose gruff persona is amplified and tinged with perversion as he enjoys retirement.
Don't Kiss Me, Hunter's second short story collection, is a bold, haunting, and beautiful observation of lives lived outside the scope of the mainstream. Through the medium of flash fiction, Hunter near-effortlessly captures the hopes, fears, realizations, regrets, and desires of the uglier, more taboo, and misunderstood side of humanity. Though their worlds may be sordid, Hunter manages to infuse her misfits with incredible amounts of empathy and humor. Instead of repulsed, we often find ourselves rooting from the sidelines. And it's hard not to voraciously ingest all 26 stories in Don't Kiss Me, given their breakneck pace, raw emotion, and Hunter's own propensity for language that pops but never fizzles.
Like many writers, Hunter attributes the cultivation of her distinctive flair for storytelling to her surroundings. While she dedicated her first collection, Daddy's (2010), to the area in Central Florida where she grew up, Hunter dedicates Don't Kiss Me to Chicago, which she's called home ever since moving there for grad school almost a decade ago.
"I was completely enveloped in this welcoming community," Hunter says of her adoptive city. "Pretty much from the get-go, when I started reading out at my own reading series [Quickies!] and other reading series, people were just really excited, and supportive, and everyone in this community seemed really happy for other people. Everyone's doing their own thing…and I just felt like it was a place where I could let my freak flag fly."
Growing up, Hunter wanted to be an actress, and she attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York for a spell, before discovering the craft wasn't for her: "I think what I realized is, what I wanted was to be part of some sort of experience people were having. I wanted to be able to make them—or help them—feel. And I've always written my whole life, so I sort of returned to that after I had that realization." Hunter switched gears, enrolled in The Art Institute of Chicago's MFA program, relocated to the Midwest, and shortly after, began to show up at readings, where she used her performative roots to engage her audience.
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Hunter has often been taken to task for her affinity to play with ideas of what a story can and cannot be. In the past, her fiction has been pegged as poetry, to which she counters, "I think maybe because I prize words and imagery over traditional narrative arcs, people can get confused by that, or want to label it something, when really, you don't have to label it anything." Writing in the short form has particularly accommodated Hunter's sensibilities. "To me, a story is a defining moment in a person's life," she says. "And that's what I really enjoy about flash fiction: It just lets you get to those moments so quickly—you're in, you're out. But once you're out, you feel like that person was real—that world was real—and you ultimately (hopefully) relate to it, because you have all those moments in your life."
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Jefferson's baseball team kept its grip on first place in the Huron League by sweeping a doubleheader from Riverview 7-0 and 1-0 Friday.
Jefferson's baseball team kept its grip on first place in the Huron League by sweeping a doubleheader from Riverview 7-0 and 1-0 Friday.
Brian Anderson and Tyler Castiglione were the winning pitchers.
Castiglione allowed only one hit in the second game, a bloop double in the fifth. Tyler French stole three bases and David Salliotte scored the game's only run on a groundout by Troy Hart.
Zak Bijarro made a diving catch in right and turned it into a double play.
Anderson allowed two hits over the first five innings of the opener and Ryan Bosanac finished.
Shawn Voyles had two hits and two RBI and Connor Herman added a two-run single for the 19-6 Bears.
Jefferson is 10-2 in the league with a makeup game at St. Mary Catholic Central Tuesday and a home contest vs. New Boston Huron Thursday.
The Bears' JV team lost its opener 5-1 but came back to win the second game 10-0. Nolan Duvall pitched a three-hit shutout and helped his own cause with two doubles. Austin Zion and Zack DeSilvis had four of Jefferson's five hits in game one.
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Clinton 10, Summerfield 2
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Summerfield senior Jake Gilstorff has been suspended from the team for the season after violating the school code on chewing tobacco.
"It's a tough thing, but we've got to move on," Polter said.
Hudson 5-12, Whiteford 4-5
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Austin Bischoff and Kody Baker had three hits for the 16-10 Bobcats.
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First ExEFG loan granted to Norton Motorcycles
Legendary motorbike maker Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd will boost production of its bespoke bikes after receiving a Government-backed trade loan…
Legendary motorbike maker Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd will boost production of its bespoke bikes after receiving a Government-backed trade loan.
The Business Secretary Vince Cable made the announcement during a visit today (Monday 1 August) to the niche manufacturer based at Donington Park in Derbyshire.
The loan is the first of its kind and has been made under the Exports Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme (ExEFG).
It is one of four trade finance schemes promised as part of the Trade White Paper, a key part of the Plan for Growth. Under ExEFG, the high street bank Santander is lending £625,000 to Norton.
The funding will support the company's plans to increase production to 1,000 motorcycles a year. It will also benefit Norton's supply chain, of which 80 per cent is British.
Business Secretary Vince Cable said:
"Trade and investment are essential to driving our economy and encouraging small businesses to export more is at the heart of that.
"This iconic company, whose brand once inspired a generation of motor cycle enthusiasts, is a prime example of British business innovation.
"I hope that many more companies are inspired by what Norton is going to achieve through this funding.
"I would encourage all companies to take a closer look at the export financing now on offer that could support their business goals."
Norton also plans to double their workforce to 60 full time staff by 2012 and significantly extend their factory.
Stuart Garner, Chief Executive of Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd said:
"The ExEFG scheme has enabled our business to grow rapidly to meet the demands of an ever increasing international customer base and I am thrilled we now have the opportunity to take on more staff to join our team.
"This scheme will not only benefit Norton and the local area, by supporting enterprising firms across the country it will help drive forward the British economy."
Santander is one of a number of banks that are participating in the ExEFG Scheme. Other Government-banked trade finance products are also available and businesses are advised to take a look at which are the most appropriate for their borrowing requirements.
Steve Pateman, Head of Santander Corporate, Commercial & Business Banking, said:
"Norton Motorcycles is a growing company with an impressive business model and management team and we are delighted to have been able to support them through the first Ex-EFG backed loan.
"Schemes like this are invaluable for being able to get smaller exporters at the margins of commercial lending criteria, like Norton, the finance they need if they are to drive international trade and regional economic growth."
Vince Cable visited Norton Motorcycles as part of a visit to Derby to meet local councillors, Colin Walton, Chairman of Bombardier Transportation UK and the Economic Task Force.
He is also meeting a group of young people taking part in one of the National Citizen Service (NCS) pilots in Kirkby-in-Ashfield in Nottinghamshire. The group will be learning skills to help them become entrepreneurs.
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ExEFG is a new Government-backed trade finance scheme based on the successful Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme (EFG). ExEFG can enable accredited lenders to provide export finance facilities of between £25,001 and £1 million for terms of up to 2 years to viable SMEs with up to £25 million turnover.
Launched on the 28 April 2011, initially on a pilot basis the ExEFG Scheme will be reviewed in the New Year.
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds & Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest and Santander have agreed to participate in the ExEFG scheme initially. Further lenders are expected to join in due course.
For full details of support available for SMEs see: http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/enterprise-and-business-support/access-to-finance.
The National Citizen Service (NCS) will help to build a more cohesive, responsible and engaged society by bringing 16-year-olds from different backgrounds together in a residential and home-based programme of activity and service during the summer. For further information on the NCS programme and the Big Society public service reform agenda see: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/big-society.
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PSYCH star James Roday isn't shy about his love of slasher films. As one of the commentators on the documentary, His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th and the writer of PSYCH's other horror episode, "Scary Sherry: Bianca's Toast," it's no surprise that he co-wrote and directed this episode. An homage to the horror franchise that will not die, it wasn't a coincidence that this episode premiered on Friday the 13th, (the same day as the latest installment of that film series), or that they introduced a new character named "Jason" (played by Mackenzie Astin).
Jason Cunningham was a summer camp buddy of Shawn and Gus. After Camp Tikihama closed 20 years ago when a repairman was electrocuted, Jason bought it and was planning on reopening it. There was only one problem, a counselor was missing and he needed the PSYCH detectives to find her. After a bit of hemming and hawing by Shawn, who didn't want to return to the camp, standard slasher film pieces started falling into place: an abandoned summer camp, dead phone lines, bloody clothes in the washing machine...you get the point.
But being a "fake" psychic does have its advantages. At the halfway point of the episode, Shawn figured out that the whole thing was a hoax. Jason giddily explained that he wasn't going to open a kid's camp, but rather an adult-themed murder mystery camp with a slasher film twist. The detectives and counselors toasted the great idea with champagne and a fun time was had by all.
And then the real killer showed up and all hell broke loose.
Away from the murder and mayhem going on at Camp Tikihama, Detective Carlton Lassiter was going through his own personal hell after hoping to reconnect with his estranged wife Victoria, played by Justine Bateman. Instead of a pleasant dinner date, Lassiter was served with divorce papers. This storyline has floated under the radar for the entirety of the series and now that it's come to a close, Lassie's love life should make for some entertaining fodder next season.
Like most episodes of PSYCH, this was was filled with plenty of nostalgia in the form of guest stars like Mackenzie Astin (The Facts of Life) and Justine Bateman (Family Ties) as well as dialogue about The Iron Shiek and Nikolai Volkoff from the old WWF. And just to put them over the top, they pulled out a reference to Vibes starring Jeff Goldblum and Cyndi Lauper. Give yourself a point if you've seen that movie, and two if you saw it in the theater. (Author shamefully gives himself two points.) Also, the "psych-out" moment at the end was a great coda for all you horror film fans.
While the plot of the episode may have been formulaic, (and what slasher film isn't these days), the fact that they crammed so much action, suspense and comedy into an hour is a tribute to the show. The mysteries had gotten a bit stale with Shawn and Gus going undercover every week, so this was a nice change of pace that still allowed the actors to play to their strengths. Next week is the season finale and then we'll be without these guys for a while. But we look forward to what this show can dream up next.