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Published 7:00 pm, Saturday, July 10, 2010
Even though they are rather small in number with 20 members, the Plainview Kiwanis Club claims to be "pound for pound the best fundraisers in town," according to club President J Pat Manning.
Longtime member Mark Warren said the club "has a good time" with whatever project they're doing, but this service club is about more than having a good time. They also are dedicated to serving others and, of course, raising funds.
Chartered on May 28, 1920, the Plainview Kiwanis Club this year marked its 90th year. The club began meeting at the Hilton Hotel, moved to the Holiday Inn then to K-Bob's Steakhouse and now calls the Plainview Country Club home for their weekly Thursday lunch meetings.
In recent years, the Kiwanis Club has been most well known here for the flag service in which they place close to 700 U.S. flags in front of businesses and homes on eight holidays. The club partners with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Elks Lodge and PHS Navy Jr. ROTC to carry out what is their biggest, oldest and most popular service project and fundraiser.
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text: LADCP April 13, 2012 BEING A LEGAL EAGLE CONFIDENTIALITY, CONSTITUTIONAL AND OTHER LEGAL ISSUES National Drug Court Institute Developed by Hon. William Meyer (Ret.) Presented/Modified by Hon. Peggy Fulton Hora (Ret.) Senior Judicial Fellows Drug Court Resources Confidentiality, ethics and legal issues chapters in Drug Court Judges' Benchbook www.ndci.org Legal link on National Drug Court Resource Center www.ndcrc.org listing all drug court related cases CONFIDENTILITY IN DRUG COURT HIPAA Is provider a covered entity? Health care provider, payee or biller using electronic transmission of private health care information (PHI) Does the court have in place a order that allows the transmission and disclosure of potential PHI in the court proceedings? 45 CFR 164.512 (a), (e) release as required by law or during administrative or judicial proceedings HIPPA, cont. Does your consent form tell the drug court participant that there is this order and that potentially PHI will be released to the drug court team as a condition of his participation in drug court? 45 CFR 164.508(b)(4) See: Drug Court Judicial Manual for sample forms HIPPA, cont. Contrary to myth, HIPAA covered entities do not include the courts, court personnel, accrediting agencies like JCAHO and law enforcement personnel including police or probation officers. GAINS CENTER, "Dispelling the Myths…" Feb. 2007 Confidentiality issues HIPAA (not applicable to court) Are there firewalls for electronic reporting? Releases legal? Updated with personnel changes? TIP: When reviewing files for phase advancement, review releases, waivers, etc., for accuracy TIP: Every time there is a change in personnel, change release forms Confidentiality Issues Mental health & substance abuse releases of information covered by 42 CFR Up-to-date releases Must balance maintenance of the public record with confidentiality Who collects, maintains, retains sensitive information? Who has access to it? Permitted and Mandatory Disclosure Mandatory Valid Court Order Child Abuse and Neglect Cause of Death Permitted Medical emergency Crime on premises Entity with: admin control audit/research QSO-legal, billing Mandatory disclosure Motion to Compel disclosure of identify of drug court participants cannot be denied on basis of confidentiality if information is relevant to discovery in a civil rights case United States District Court, E.D. Michigan, Southern Division. Joseph Raymond HANAS, Plaintiff, v. INNER CITY CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CENTER, INC., et al., Defendants. Civil Action No. 06-CV-10290-DT. Feb. 20, 2007. Confidentiality = Closed Courtroom? The provisions of 42 CFR 2.35 and the need for open courtrooms required denial of motion to close proceedings Sec. 2.35: a. need to disclose as a condition of participation in program b. disclosure only to those in criminal justice system on a need to know basis c. consent Courtroom as classroom/theatre "Additionally, and equally as important, drug court status hearings must be open to all participants so that all participants can observe each other's successes and failures. "Every participant must be able to observe other participants' status hearings because the hearings and the interaction with the drug court judge are an essential part of the treatment program. "The drug court participants who are observing, gain encouragement by seeing that other participants can become drug free and that the program works. "The hearings also give the participants the opportunity to see what sanctions may be imposed and thereby help them to avoid the same behavior.... " Florida v. Bush, Circuit Court FL (2002) Former participant may call DC Ees Drug court employees may be called to testify about whether another drug court participant (potential witness) had recently been in trouble for his conduct in drug court They could also testify as to whether he had received favorable treatment for testifying against defendant Supreme Court of Wyoming. Kilen Patrick DYSTHE, Appellant (Defendant), v. The STATE of Wyoming, Appellee (Plaintiff). No. 01-125. Feb. 19, 2003. Best Practices Assume Confidentiality Laws apply Designate someone on the team to be Confidentiality Compliance Officer Provide CCO with resources Your Consents should cover HIPAA, open courtroom and voluntariness Best Practices, cont. Follow the rule of minimization Obtain an Administrative Judicial Order for HIPAA Update your Releases regularly Document your privacy policies Constitutional Issues First Amendment Establishment Clause First Amendment Establishment Clause Working the twelve steps requires: Confess to God "the nature of our wrongs" (Step 5); Appeal to God to "remove our short comings" (Step 7); By "prayer and meditation" to make "contact" with God to achieve the "knowledge of his will" (Step 11). Estalishment, cont. Kerr v. Ferry, 95 F.3d 472, 479-80 (7th Cir. 1996) (prison violated Establishment Clause by requiring attendance at Narcotics Anonymous meetings which used "God" in its treatment approach); Griffin v. Coughlin, 88 N.Y. 2d 674 (1996) cert. denied 519 U.S. 1054 (1997) (conditioning desirable privilege – family visitation – on prisoner's participation in program that incorporated Alcoholics Anonymous doctrine was unconstitutional as violation of the Establishment Clause); Establishment, cont. Inouye v. Kemna, 504 F.3d 705 (9th Cir. 9-7-2007, amended on 10/3/07)(Parole officer lost qualified immunity by forcing AA on Buddhist) Hanas v. Inter City Christian Outreach, 542 F. Supp. 2d 683 (E.D. Mich. 2/29/08) (Drug Court program manager and drug court consultant held liable for actions related to referral to faith based program, where they knew of participant's objections while in the program and when the program denied the participant the opportunity to practice his chosen faith –Catholicism) Not all is lost O'Conner v. California, 855 F. Supp. 303, 308 (C. D. Calif.) (no Establishment Clause violation where DWI probationer had choice over program, including self-help programs that are not premised or monotheistic deity) In Re Restraint of Garcia, 24 P.3d 1091 (Wash. App. 2001) (same) Americans United v. Prison Fellowship, 509 F.3d 406 (8th Cir. 12/3/07) (state supported non-coercive, non-rewarding faith based program unconstitutional First Amendment establishment clause violation, where alternative not available) Alternatives to AA/NA LifeRing Recovery http://www.unhooked.com Secular Organizations for Sobriety/ Save Our Selves (SOS) http://www.cfiwest.org/sos/index.htm SmartRecovery® http://www.smartrecovery.org/ First Amendment Area Restrictions First Amendment and Area Restrictions Who uses place and area restrictions? Reasonable when narrowly drawn: 1) Whether the defendant has a compelling need to go through/to the area; 2) A mechanism for supervised entry into the area; 3) The geographic size of the area restricted, and 4) The relatedness between the restriction and the rehabilitation needs of the offender. See People v. Rizzo, 362 Ill. App. 3d 444 (2005). First Amendment Association Restrictions Association Restrictions Watch who you hang out with Not necessarily know that they are drug users or felons; look at what associates are doing and where they are located Jones v. State, 41 P.3d 1247 (Wyo. 2001) (persons of disreputable character); State v. Hearn, ___ P.3d ___ (Wash. App. 2/6/06) (prohibition against associating with drug users or dealers constitutional); Birzon v. King, 469 F.2d 1241, 1242 (2nd. Cir. 1972); Commonwealth v. LaPointe, 759 N.E.2d 294 (Mass. 2001). Permissible or Overbroad? "Persons with disreputable character" Permissible "Drug dealers" Permissible "People on probation" How do they come to court or go to group? Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure including Drug Testing Fourth Amendment and Related Issues Search of person on probation and parole does not require probable cause Why? Reduced expectation of privacy and special need to control recidivism Griffin v. Wisconsin, 483 U.S. 868 (1987); U.S. v. Knights, 534 U.S. 112 (2001). No reasonable suspicion needed In parole case, mandatory search waiver constitutional and totally suspicionless search is upheld. Like Knights, but goes further because does not make a finding of reasonableness, but notes cannot be harassment "Tearing Down a Pillar of Fourth Amendment Protections" Harvard Law Review Sampson v. California, 547 U.S. 843 (2006) Search waivers in non-convicted cases Compare State v. Ullring, 741 A.2d 1065 (Me. 1999) (search waiver as condition of bond constitutional); and In Re York, 9 Cal. 4th 1133 (Calif. 1995) (same) with Terry v. Superior Court, 73 Cal. App. 4th 661 (Cal. App. 1999) (4th Amendment waiver improper condition in diversion case, without statutory authority) and U.S. v. Scott, 450 F.3d 863 (9th Cir. 2006) (search waiver probably improper when person on bond) Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Distinction between convicted vs. non-convicted status As a condition of bond or pre-trial release must be reasonable and based upon individual assessment Steiner v. State, 763 N.E. 2d 1024 (Ind. App. 2002); Oliver v. U.S., 682 A.2d 186, 192 (D.. 1996); State v. Ullring, 741 A.2d 1045 (Me.1999); Drug Testing TN P terminated from community corrections/drug court Ordered to serve his sentence in confinement Positive test results from drug patch which he claims was unreliable Testified he had never failed a urinalysis test during his entire time in drug court HOLDING? Upheld No abuse of discretion P not a credible witness since previously revoked for positive tests Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee, at Jackson. STATE of Tennessee v. Justin VAULX. No. W2008-00772-CCA-R3-CD. Assigned on Briefs Jan. 6, 2009. May 13, 2009. What kind of test? Roche Varian On Trak TesTcup No GC/MS No violation of due process Misc.3d 1011(A), 2004 WL 2495849 (N.Y.Sup.), 2004 N.Y. Slip Op. 51326(U) Supreme Court, New York County, New York. The PEOPLE of the State of New York v. Luis DIAGO, Defendant. No. 6252/03. Nov. 3, 2004. th th 5 /14 Amendment Due Process of Law What to "Due" before cuffin' and stuffin'? Due Process Procedural protections are due under the due process clause when the defendant will potentially suffer a loss to a recognized liberty or property right under the 5th/14th Amendment. If due process applies, the question remains what process is due. Fuentes v. Shevin, 407 U.S. 67 (1972) Morrissey v. Brewer, 408 U.S. 471 (1972) Tribal Courts Court did not follow its policies and procedures in manual Without proper notice of the intent to revoke, the due process provisions of the Indian Civil Rights Act are violated The Blackfeet Tribe vs. Deamarr Rutherford, Defendant. Case No. 00-AC-41. Opinion/Order. August 16, 2000 Adult Rights=Juvenile Rights Juvenile proceedings must be in conformity with the essentials of due process and fair treatment as guaranteed by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1(1967); In Re R.W.S. 2007 ND 37 "[N]either the Fourteenth Amendment nor the Bill of Rights is for adults alone." In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1, 13, 87 S.Ct. 1428, 18 L.Ed.2d 527 (1967). Nicholas v. People, 973 P.2d 1213 (Colo. 1999); IN RE CT, 2006 WY 101, 140 P.3d 643 (2006) Do Due Process? Parole Morrissey v. Brewer 408 U.S. 471 (1972) Probation Gagnon v. Scarpelli 411 U.S. 778 (1973) Pre-Plea Diversion Wood v. U.S. 622 A.2d 67 (DC Cir., 1993); Deurloo v. State 690 NE2d 1210 (Ind.Ct.App., 1998) Contra WA and NJ Post-Plea Diversion State v. Rogers, 170 P.3d 881 (Idaho 2007) Due Process Revocation=Termination People v. Anderson, 833 N.E.2d 390 (Ill. App. 2005); State v. Cassill-Skilton, 122 Wash. App. 652 (Wash. App. 2004); Hagar v. State, 990 P.2d 894 (Ok. 1999). Discussion Question When participant enters into drug court and signs the contract he/she waives their right to a hearing. It's a matter of contract law, not Constitutional law. It's a contract Due process concerns are therefore sufficiently allayed through the contract-based means commonly used to remedy breaches of agreements between the State and a defendant. By this opinion we do not wish to dissuade a judge from following termination procedures in drug court akin to those employed in a probation revocation process. To the contrary, in order to eliminate uncertainty and the appearance of unfairness, we encourage courts to do so. What is recommended is not, however, the equivalent of what is required. STATE v. ROGERS, 31264 (Idaho Ct. App. 8/22/2006) Appellate Court reversed Supreme Court of Idaho did not even mention the contract analysis Key was diversionary program where guilty plea entered thus due process was required Rogers Reversed State v. Rogers, 170 P.3d 881 (Idaho 2007) How much jail invokes DP? Any loss of liberty triggers Due Process rights. Jail time of more than 6 days increases recidivism rates Courts that use jail greater than 6 days have worse (higher) recidivism Elements of a Due Process Hearing (1) written notice of the time and place of the hearing; (2) disclosure of evidence; (3) a neutral fact-finding body or person; (4) opportunity to be heard in person and to present witnesses and documentary evidence; (5) the right to cross-examine adverse witnesses; and, (6) a written statement by the fact finder as to the evidence relied on and the reasons for revoking the conditional liberty What's missing? No Federal right to counsel – state mandate Gagnon v. Scarpelli, 411 U.S. 778, 781-782 (1973) No counsel at termination hearing Due process rights not violated by not having counsel represent probationer at drug court termination hearing "Drug Court" is not a "court" in the jurisprudence sense it is a drug treatment program administered by the court system Termination from drug treatment program not subject to due process protections any more than participation in a private drug treatment program would have been Court of Appeals of Kentucky. Keith Aaron DUNSON, Appellant, v. COMMONWEALTH of Kentucky, Appellee. No. 1999-CA001253-MR. Aug. 3, 2001. Case Ordered Published by Court of Appeals Oct. 5, 2001. Record and Due Process Given the therapeutic component of problem-solving-court programs, we are not prepared to say that each and every action taken in such a proceeding must be a matter of record. But we have no difficulty in concluding that when a judge of a problem-solving court conducts a hearing and enters an order affecting the terms of the juvenile's probation, the proceeding must be on the record. We agree with other courts which have held that where a liberty interest is implicated in problemsolving-court proceedings, an individual's due process rights must be respected. IN RE INTEREST OF TYLER T., 279 Neb. 806 (2010) Recent Due Process/Drug Court Cases Participant had no opportunity to participate in the termination decision. When deciding whether to revoke Harris' liberty and impose the terms of the plea agreement he was entitled to the opportunity to be heard regarding the propriety of the revocation of his liberty interest. HARRIS v. COMMONWEALTH, 279 Va. 541 689 S.E.2d 713 (Va. 2-25-2010) In termination from drug court, due process rights include: written notice of the claimed violations, disclosure of the evidence against him, an opportunity to be heard and present evidence, the right to confront and crossexamine witnesses, and a neutral and detached hearing body GOSHA v. STATE, 48A02-0912-CR-1210 (Ind.App. 5-28-2010) Nebraska's Supreme Court ruled that the state carries the burden of proving an offender should be expelled from a post-conviction drug court program and that it should not be up to that person to prove why he or she should not be. STATE V. SHAMBLEY 281 Neb. 317 (2011) Hearsay at termination hearing At a termination hearing the minimal due process rights an offender possesses include the right to confront adverse witnesses, unless good cause exists not to allow the confrontation. A court may consider alternatives to live testimony including affidavits and other documentary evidence that would otherwise be considered hearsay. However, hearsay evidence should be considered only if there is good cause to forgo live testimony. Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1. STATE of Washington, Respondent, v. Eddie James FRANCIS, Appellant. Nos. 59771-0-I, 59772-8-I, 59773-6-I. July 21, 2008. What if it's not a termination? When intermediate sanctions are going to be imposed, what Due Process is due? Is there a difference between weekend garbage pick up and writing an essay? What about increasing testing? Does changing level of care require a hearing? What if it's going from IOP to Live in? No hearing rights for non-custodial sanctions Many diversionary programs are informal in nature, and we do not want to unnecessarily impede the functioning of diversionary programs. The principles articulated in this opinion apply only when a participant in a diversionary program is facing termination from the program because that is when the participant faces a loss of liberty. Intermediate sanctions imposed in these programs do not implicate the same due process concerns, and continued use of informal hearings and sanctions need not meet the procedural requirements articulated here. State v. Rogers, 170 P. 3d 881 (Idaho 10/22/07) Involuntary Placement in Drug Court Juvenile drug court program as a special term of standard probation Involuntary placement in drug court does not violate due process, equal protection, 5th Am. right against self incrimination Why? Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 1, Department E. In re MIGUEL R., In re Jose J. Nos. 1CA-JV 020016, 1CA-JV 02-0072. Feb. 25, 2003. th th 5 /14 Amendment Equal Protection Discretionary entry or exclusion 1. 2. 3. Is it a suspect class or does it involve a fundamental right? STRICT SCRUTINY Is it a semi-suspect class? IMMEDIATE SCRUTINY Not suspect class or fundamental right? RATIONAL RELATIONSHIP TO A GENUINE GOVERNMENT INTEREST Drug Court is not a "Right" There is no Constitutional right to participate in Drug Court United States District Court, W.D. North Carolina. Brent JACOBY, Plaintiff, v. BUNCOMBE COUNTY Drug treatment PROGRAM et., al, Defendants. No. 1:09CV304-03-MU. Aug. 13, 2009. Equal Protection Defendant excluded from drug court because he was HIV positive Equal protection challenge Americans with Disabilities Act challenge Held: Rational relation to legitimate government interest because medical regimen too complicated to participate in Drug Court. ADA does not apply because drug court is not an Activity of Daily Lliving (ADL) Evans v. State, 293 Ga. App 371, ___ S.E. 2d ___ (Ga. App. 8/22/08) No Right to Hearing for Rejection May defer to the DA's decision about admission to DTC DA may be gatekeeper for admission New Jersey v. Jones, Superior Court Appellate Division, 5-19-09 People v. Forkey, NY 4-8-10 CONTRA District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District. Samson LOUIS, Appellant, v. The STATE of Florida, Appellee. No. 3D08-506. Nov. 12, 2008. BUT exclusion by DA re:"gang membership" reviewed and rejected by judge OK. High standard. New Jersey v. Woodward, Superior Court Appellate Division, 6-8-11 th th 5 /14 Amendment Double Jeopardy Double Jeopardy Juvenile participant broke curfew and mistreated animals—sanctioned in drug court 53 days later DA filed new charges Double jeopardy? 1. Sanction in JDC like probation revocation 2. VOP not a stage of criminal proceeding— not guilt or innocence but compliance with terms of supervision so no double jeopardy In Re O.F., 2009 ND 177 (10/13/09) Miscellaneous Legal Issues Drug Court Credits? P "flunked out" of drug court and was sentenced to prison Is P entitled to sentencing credits for the time he spent in the drug court program? We don't know although we suspect _____ Not proper grounds for appeal Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee, at Nashville. STATE of Tennessee v. Noah Chris RUSS. No. M2007-00676-CCA-R3-CD. Assigned on Briefs Aug. 14, 2007. March 10, 2008. Appeal from the Circuit Court for Lawrence County. Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee, at Nashville. STATE of Tennessee v. Jimmy CANTRELL. No. M2007-00048-CCA-R3-CD. Assigned on Briefs Aug. 15, 2007. Dec. 18, 2007. Appeal from the Circuit Court for Rutherford County, No. F-47455 Grounds for Termination Threatening the staff and threatening suicide are sufficient grounds for termination "Treatment resistant" May be related to his medication for Parkinson's Termination upheld Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee, at Knoxville. STATE of Tennessee v. Daniel GONZALEZ, Jr. No. E2009-01863-CCA-R3-CD. Assigned on Briefs Aug. 24, 2010. Jan. 12, 20 More grounds Falsifying peer support group attendance cards Lied to the court "Drug court participants are entitled to the same minimal due process rights as persons facing alleged probation, parole, SSOSA, or conditions of sentence violations." Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 1. STATE of Washington, Respondent, v Lorenzo BELL, Appellant. No. 59784-1-I. April 27, 2009. FTA and Absconding Failed to report Didn't attend court review Sufficient grounds to revoke and resentence to state prison Court of Criminal Appeals of Tennessee, at Knoxville. STATE of Tennessee v. Daniel GONZALEZ, Jr. No. E2009-01863-CCA-R3-CD. Assigned on Briefs Aug. 24, 2010. Jan. 12, 2010 Best Practices Provide a secular alternative to AA or written waiver Place and Area restrictions rationally related to rehabilitation and narrowly drawn Written, knowing 4th Amend. 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"Mama, can we take a walk in the park today? I wanna feed the ducks."
"Hum, well I think I can arrange that, Honey. I'll tell you what, we will take the detour through the park on the way home from school. We can even have a picnic. I'll just bring snacks since we won't be too hungry at that hour of the day. We can stay as long as you'd like because Papa won't be home until later today."
"Oh, that's wonderful! I'm looking so forward to it. How will I last through school?"
"You will, Dear. Just keep your mind on your studies and your heart set on the goal. Come on now, we have to get you to school or you'll be late."
"Thank you, Mama. I had such a wonderful time. You're the best Mama in the whole wide world. What is that smell? It smells pretty."
"That's not a smell, Dear. That is a fragrance. A fragrance is a special sort of smell that comes from something worthy of giving it. It is beautiful isn't it? Come, I'll show you where it comes from."
"Yes, I like how that sounds. I can't wait to see it and really sniff it in!"
"Look, see there! All that white on the wall up ahead. Isn't that beautiful?"
"Oh my, Mama! That is wonderful! Hurry, I want to see up close."
"They look like tiny carriages all dressed up with frilly fringe. If I close my eyes, I can imagine us riding in a giant honeysuckle carriage. The smell…I mean, fragrance is dreamy."
"Yes, I think so too. God's perfection is amazing."
Hanna stood up and opened her eyes. She was thankful for this memory she had of her mother. The simple words her mother spoke to her when she was a child had a purpose beyond the realm of childhood.
Hanna carefully picked a tiny carriage and prayed that the fragrance of Christ would be in her too. She would keep her mind on His purpose and her heart set on the goal.
For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish…
2 Corinthians 2:15 (KJV)
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|Reviews for we need a revolution
| 110Million chapter 2 . 7/15/2011
If yu're like me, a long time. hopefully you're not like me at all :)
| simpleplan13 chapter 4 . 3/19/2011
The connection here to last chapter is less, but it still works well sticking with the whole school theme.
I like the scene created here. It's really sweet. And I love the ending so cute. The title works great there as a metaphor for melting. Nice job!
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| simpleplan13 chapter 3 . 3/19/2011
Again I love the beginning because it connects it to the previous piece. Something I notice is lost in a lot of pillowbooks.
Your metaphor here with the guppy and swimming and barracudas is really well done. You describe it well and keep in the metaphor the whole time without it seeming like too much.
The ending is great. Describing the feeling with the word suffocating is really great.
| simpleplan13 chapter 2 . 3/19/2011
I like the title 'cause it sort of sums up the whole feeling of the piece.
The first part is great. It ties into the last chapter well and it is an interesting theory that also says a lot about you.
The ending is great. "drifting until i find shore" is a beautiful image.
| simpleplan13 chapter 1 . 3/19/2011
Not a fan of the formatting here with the punctuation and lack of capitalization. I get wanting to keep I as i, but why not capitalize And? And also the second part needed more punctuation for my tastes.
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August 6, 2008
Champlain Centre Mall Evacuated After Propane Spill
By Andrea VanValkenburg, The Press-Republican, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Aug. 6--PLATTSBURGH -- A propane spill led to the evacuation of parts of Champlain Centre around midday Tuesday.Dozens of shoppers and employees were evacuated from the mall shortly before noon when propane was spilled in the parking lot near the Food Court entrance.
"When we got out of the movies, all we could smell was gas. And they said we couldn't go outside (the Food Court) or get our cars," Penny Conroy of Morrisonville said as she waited in a nearby parking lot with another day-care provider and several small children.
"It smelled so bad, and nobody has told us anything. No one is out here to direct us or let us know what to do, so I guess we're just going to have to make the most of it."
Eve Brown of Ray Brook had just started shopping when she heard the evacuation order come over the loud speaker.
"It smelled really bad outside when I got here, and I had just gone into Hallmark when I heard we had to leave."
Like Brown, many shoppers left after the evacuation, though some lingered for a time, hoping to resume their afternoon outing since some stores between J.C. Penney's and Sears remained open during the spill.
Hazardous-materials crews and District 3 firefighters were called to help clean the spill, which happened when crews working near the future Target site tried to remove four large in-ground AmeriGas propane tanks.
District 3 Assistant Chief Greg Burnell said three of the tanks were empty, but the fourth contained about 500 gallons of fuel, half of which dripped into the in-ground hole when a check valve malfunctioned.
Firefighters later sparked a controlled burn to get rid of the spilled fuel and remaining propane.
The mall was reopened a short time later, though Regal Cinemas was closed through the evening as crews finished their cleanup efforts outside the theaters.
Drivers were directed away from the Tom Miller Road entrance and parking lot during the spill, which also brought out crews from Cadyville, Morrisonville and Cumberland Head fire departments.
Ambulances were also in the area in case of an emergency as Beekmantown and South Plattsburgh firefighters provided standby support at the local station during the spill.
Burnell said one firefighter was treated for a heat-related injury during the emergency call, which kept crews at the mall for several hours.
A mall spokesperson did not return a Press-Republican message seeking comment on the spill.
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Eyewitness account: Blasts rang out one after the other in Gandhi Maidan
It was 11:35am and I was sitting in the eastern part of Gandhi Maidan, the venue for Modi's Hunkar Rally, listening to the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders speaking from the dais. Gujarat chief minister and BJP prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi was to arrive at 1pm.india Updated: Oct 28, 2013 01:32 IST
HT reporter Dev Raj who was at the venue and witnessed the blasts, reconstructs the story.
It was 11:35am and I was sitting in the eastern part of Gandhi Maidan, the venue for Modi's Hunkar Rally, listening to the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders speaking from the dais. Gujarat chief minister and BJP prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi was to arrive at 1pm.
I heard a loud bang close to a few trucks parked around 70 metres away. White smoke billowed and people started running away. I saw people were lying there, bleeding profusely. A few BJP supporters also rushed there. They lifted the injured and rushed towards different exits. Those who had minor injuries limped away on their own.
One of the seriously injured, Munna Srivastava from Gopalganj, was writhing in pain. His left arm was partly severed. There was no vehicle around. He was taken out on the road and a vehicle was quickly arranged to take him to the hospital.
The person speaking from the dais around 500 metres away, did a good job of containing panic by announcing it was a tyre burst. It calmed the crowd that could have broken into a stampede.
I returned to the place where the bomb had gone off. There was a crater about 9-inch deep, and it looked as if the bomb had been concealed beneath the soil.
Suddenly, I heard another blast go off, this time in the northeast corner of Gandhi Maidan.
I dashed there to find an aged man and a young person, writhing in pain. A few others with minor injuries were trying to compose themselves and a few courageous rallyists were trying to helping them. In the mean time, an ambulance arrived and rushed them to the hospital.
This second bomb was planted beneath a marble bench on which people were sitting, and the blast left a crater at the spot. It looked like the explosive was timed.
By now, angry youth had started pelting the police outpost with stones and bricks and the police responded with mild caning.
Within a couple of minutes another explosion took place, this time outside the venue, somewhere towards the north of the Maidan.
Soon after another blast happened went off in the middle of the Maidan, leaving six people seriously injured. This one was hidden under a flowerbed.
The bombs were packed with one inch long iron nails to maximize the impact and increase casualties.
In no time another bomb exploded on the southwest corner of the venue, injuring a few more, followed by the sixth and the last one at 12:41pm in the middle of the crowd just around 200 metres away from the dais.
By now the rally supporters were rushing towards the BJP medical camp in the middle of the ground.
A team of doctors was present there, providing first aid, applying pressure gauges and sending them to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).
Panicked people were leaving the ground in large numbers, and it was Modi's arrival, at 12.58pm, that stalled the exodus.


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It took three overtimes and lots of nerve-racking moments, but fourth-ranked Santa Ana Mater Dei finally emerged with a 46-43 victory over Carson on Wednesday night when Derek Campbell caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from Matt Barkley in the nationally televised football game at Long Beach Veterans Stadium.
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By Lee Henderson
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On a recent Vancouver Sunday afternoon, a young man stumbles upon a secret sport invented more than a century before, at the birth of his city. Thus begins The Man Game, Lee Henderson's epic tale of love requited and not, that crosses the contemporary and historical in an extravagant, anarchistic retelling of the early days of a pioneer town on the edge of the known world.
In 1886, out of the smouldering ashes of the great fire that destroyed much of the city, Molly Erwagen- former vaudeville performer- arrives from Toronto with her beloved husband, Samuel, to start a new life. Meanwhile, Litz and Pisk, two lumberjacks exiled after the fire, and blamed for having started it, are trying to clear their names. Before long, they've teamed up with Molly to invent a new sport that will change the course of that fledging city's history.
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Author: Tom Sizer, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Copyright: 9-1-1 Magazine, Feature Content
Date: 2014-01-27
The Bureau of Justice Statistics recently released its annual National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and, for the second year in a row, violent and property crime rates across the country were on the rise – up 15 and 12 percent respectively.[1] The NCVS follows on the heels of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment – Emerging Trends report that pointed to gangs as a major factor for violent crime, indicating that they are "responsible for an average of 48 percent of violent crime in most jurisdictions and up to 90 percent in several others."[2] These numbers are disconcerting, and have the potential to only get worse. Law enforcement officers must be prepared and proactive.
What if law enforcement had the ability to identify and potentially prevent crime before it happened? What if they were able to get out in front of when and where criminal activity would occur, and deploy resources accordingly? A USA Today article covering the release of the NCVS quotes criminologist James Alan Fox of Northeastern University in regards to the fact that, although up over the past two years, violent crime is still well below the numbers two decades ago. Mr. Fox notes, "Going back 20 years or more, policing was done blindly. Now, due to technology, police can be much more proactive in dealing with crime problems before they get out of hand."[3]
That is certainly the case with the emergence of social media and its use by law enforcement. In fact, according to a LexisNexis survey of over 1,200 active law enforcement officers, four out of five utilize social media sites to help with investigations. And that number is slated to increase, with 83 percent of current users noting they anticipate using social media more, while 74 percent of non-users intend to jump on board. The research also found that identifying people and locations; discovering criminal activity and locations; and gathering evidence are the top activities for social media.
We have all come to know that social media is a critical tool for criminal investigation, but social media also serves as a proactive asset for law enforcement. Public-facing social media data can be combined with public records and integrated into the intelligence analysis to assist with crime anticipation, prediction and disruption. Analysts can gather intelligence on where criminals are likely located, who they've talked to and their past activities using tools that mine data from social media platforms. This information helps investigators determine if criminal behavior is likely.
By combining social media with traditional law enforcement tactical information, such as police records, known associate details or crime trend data, investigators can determine when and where criminal behavior is likely to occur. With law enforcement resources tighter than ever, this capability enables officers to target areas or events where criminal activity is anticipated, providing a strategic advantage and the ability to deploy an increased presence to deter crime.
The LexisNexis study also produced anecdotal use cases that will help illustrate the capability of social media. One law enforcement officer noted that his agency was able to identify information on a "terroristic threat involving students in a local high school. Further investigation (utilizing Facebook) revealed the threats were credible and we conducted follow-up investigations which revealed a student intent on harming others. The student was in the process of attempting to acquire weapons. It's my belief we avoided a 'Columbine' type scenario."
Another powerful example – which must be kept general for obvious reasons – involved an undercover officer that had infiltrated a notoriously violent gang. By leveraging social media and picking up on gang member "chatter," investigators were alerted to the fact that the undercover officer had been "outed" and that his life was in danger. The department was able to remove the undercover officer from the assignment immediately without harm.
When dealing with the 21st century criminal, law enforcement needs to underscore the importance of 21st century police tactics. The fight against crime is shifting from a street corner approach to online communities and networks where illegal activities are planned, organized and perpetrated. Look no further than the shutdown of the Silk Road cyber underworld last fall to understand the breadth of the digital crime scene. An online platform for the sale of illegal drugs, forged documents, hackers, hit men and more, Silk Road had a reported $1.2 billion in sales and nearly a million customers. This type of online operation would have been unthinkable just a decade ago, but is now reality, and requires law enforcement to make a significant shift in tactical focus.
Social media adds a dimension to the capabilities of law enforcement by enhancing situational awareness. It provides another weapon in the proverbial holster; one with a digital scope to take aim at crime before it occurs.
For more information on how social media is changing the investigation process, read this whitepaper.
Tom Sizer is Senior Director Market Planning, Law Enforcement, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Tom can be reached by email here.
[1] "Criminal Victimization, 2012." Bureau of Justice Statistics. October 24, 2013
[2] "2011 National Gang Threat Assessment – Emerging Trends." Federal Bureau of Investigation. October 2011
[3] Violent crime rises for second consecutive year." USA Today. October 24, 2013
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Last week I went to a convention of the Protestant Church in Germany called "Churchday". It was actually a really big happening of 5 days with prayers and services, concerts of all kinds, workshops and discussions including some prominent political leaders like the Chancellor Angela Merkel. The age of the attendants varied from baby to seniors, everyone was in a good mood and the sun lit up the wonderfully rebuilt city of Dresden in Germany's east. People of all denominations and beliefs talked to each other and discussed questions such as: who are we, where do we come from, where do we go and what should we do with our lives?
It was actually more about the questions than about the answers, because they are indeed hard to find. But the search is what matters, talking to each other and trying to understand the other's points of view.
The song "I still haven't found what I'm looking for" from the album "The Joshua Tree" (1988) by the Irish rock band U2 (you may read the lyrics here and watch a video here ) is also about searching and (not yet) finding:
"I have climbed the highest mountains, I have run through the fields… I have run, I have crawled,I have scaled these city walls".
It is not quite clear what they have been looking for. "Only to be with you" – sounds like a love song, doesn't it? The further course of the lyrics reinforces this idea: "I have kissed honey lips, felt the healing in her finger tips, it burned like fire this burning desire". Being with the one you love is the aim of any love song, but also the disappointment which often comes with this experience – here, too: "But I still haven't found what I'm looking for". It looks like the love for another person wasn't able to fill the void.
Trying out the good and the evil – "I have spoken with the tongue of angels, I have held the hand of a devil" – hasn't done the job either: "It was warm in the night, I was cold as a stone". It doesn't feel right, something is missing and again: "But I still haven't found what I'm looking for."
What follows is a creed of Christian essentials –" I believe in the Kingdom come… You broke the bonds and you loosened the chains, carried the cross of all my shame". The band U2 is known for their Christian orientation which also leads to their social and political commitment. In the end all the questions and possible answered that now divide humanity will come together : "Then all the colors will bleed into one, bleed into one" – what a beautiful picture.
And yet: although they state "you know I believe it" there are still doubts. The song ends with the words "I still haven't found what I'm looking for."
I like that. Even being a Christian you can have your doubts. The dialogue is more important to me than insisting on your own opinion. To me this is more convincing than the conviction of those who always have the right answers and no doubts. How would they know?


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Rock band The Eagles have filed a $537,000 lawsuit against a
South Korean insurance company, after it used one of their hits without
Bandmembers Don Henley and Glenn Frey are claiming Korea Life Insurance
illegally used hit "Desperado" as background music to an advertisement — but the
company were unaware they had broken the law.
The insurers believe they had successfully secured a deal with The Eagles'
agent prior to the song being used in the advert.
An official for Korea Life says, "Our domestic advertising agent, Hancomm,
had negotiated with the U.S. band. We thought the deal was closed."
Park Seung-Jin, a spokesperson for ad agency Hancomm, is supporting the
company's beliefs and plans to appeal.
He says, "I believe there might have been either a misunderstanding or
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If you can't decide which one is your favorite, the Audi RS4 or the Audi R8, consider this video a must see! Awesome.
Only about 0.2 seconds separates the two cars in the sprint to 60mph but as the reviewer reveals in this latest video speed isn't the primary deciding factor when it comes to the track.
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Flouncy Tiered Maxi Dress
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Joie Dress (more sizes here), Frye Sandals, Bossom Buddy Bag (also similar here)
This past weekend my best friend flew in from San Diego to spend Easter with Thomas and me. We'd been looking forward to this trip for months and I was so excited to show her around Charleston, our new home and introduce her to our new friends. We had a wonderful low-key weekend and it's always the best reminder that taking the time out for those you love is so important, especially when you don't live nearby. Lately we've been hosting friends or family at our house almost every weekend and we're really savoring it as they're going to be our last for a while, as we're *finally* moving out for renovations at the end of the week!
I wore this Joie maxi dress on Easter Sunday, but also wore it out last Friday night as well. I've always loved Joie for their effortless pieces, especially the extra dainty and sweet ones in the warmer months like this one, this one and this one. Last year I bought this Joie maxi dress that I wore out in Napa (and it's now on sale over here!) that I loved. I ended up sending it out to my sister in Ireland for a wedding and never saw it again after that (if you have sisters, then you know how this goes!). She wears it all the time and it looked beautiful on her, so I'm glad she kept it, which gave me the excuse to pick up this one this season :)
I've also been wearing these leather woven Frye sandals a lot lately. They're a muted yellow color that pairs really lovely with all of the basket bags I use, like this Bosom Buddy Bags one (my newest addition I found at a shop here in Charleston). J.McLaughlin also just came out with this round wicker bag that's the same style and shape, but with some camel leather details. I think they're so fun to pair with all of your Spring dresses.
I used to wear my hair twisted back like this all the time (like here, here, here and here), but was recently re-inspired by Belle, naturally. I received so many messages on Instagram about how to re-create this look and it's so, so easy, I promise! I'll work on a tutorial to get up over here soon.
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Your hair looks amazing!!! I love the twisted style. It's great to keep it out of your face in a super stylish way.
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Your hair is absolute perfection. I think that every time I come to your blog. I would never change it if I was you!!!
Yay! I can't wait for your hair tutorial! Your hair always looks fabulous! And I love your Joie dresses!
Love Joie dresses! They always look great. Would love to know if you dye your hair? I'm thinking of doing some balayage this spring, and it'd be great to know how you found the right look for you. – Eva
So cute, I love maxi dresses for spring!
Loving the dress and the colors!
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Gorgeous dress, gorgeous pictures!!
For some reason, the location reminds me of Italy
Your dress is so pretty, I love the print
What a lovely, romantic dress!
Loving this tiered maxi dress so much <3 :) It's so pretty! The florals and feminine silhouette is makes it even more beautiful!
XO, Elizabeth
Can't wait for you to post the tutorial! I love your hair this way and remember seeing you wearing it this way-quite often–and I always loved it. Hopefully I'll be able to follow your steps and wear my hair this way come summer! Also, that dress and circle bag are great together! Those sandals, I've been eyeing for a while. The yellow was the choice I was leaning towards. How comfortable are they, Julia? They look pretty flat, so are they comfortable enough to walk all around Charleston? Thanks!
I'm loving this structured bag Julia!
This look is so cute and your hair is too cute! Love that the hair is inspired by Belle!
Kalina | Simply Semisweet
Love this look! That purse is awesome!
Lauren | http://www.darlingindenim.com
Love everything about this look! <3
I will be in Charleston this week and would love to purchase the Bosom Buddy bag! Can you shre the name of the shop where you purchased it?
You look absolutely beautiful!! I love the way your hair is styled,it's so fresh and really gets me excited for summer. As always you make beauty and style look effortless.
the dress is super gorgeous and i looove that hairstyle! super cut!!! <3
Love your hair stye! It's your classic style with a twist.
Your smile is so contagious Julia! I love all the dresses you are pulling out for spring, keep it up!
xx Victoria
I love maxi dresses! I also blogged about the maxi dress I wore for Easter Sunday. It has ruffle-hem and orange flower designs on it.
You inspired me to break out my Joie dresses that are perfect for Spring! Now I just need to get myself a bucket bag (or two)!
xo, Amanda
i need this purse in my life! xo
One of my favorite dresses of yours lately, I'll be adding this to my purchase list for this summer.
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Hey Julia! I am trying to order these sandals, but I can't decide what size to get! I am always a 9 or 9.5, so was just wondering which you would recommend? Thank you in advance!
Hi Sarah,
They shoes are tts! I'm usually a 7, but sometimes a 6.5 if shoes runs a little big and the 7 fit perfectly. Hope this helps!
x Julia
Thanks for your prompt reply! I don't know how you respond to all of these questions/comments! Just two more questions (I'm sorry) – Do your heels go right to the edge? Did they stretch out at all? The 9.5s are a little big, but the 9s are tight and my heel slips back to the edge.I wear a 9 in Frye boots. What do you think? Just want to make sure I get the right size! You're the best – thank you so much again!
This maxi gown looks pretty chic and boho inspired. The rounded shoulder bag ideally suits it.


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Some days, I feel like a complete fraud. I preach about the dangers of genetically modified foods both with my tongue and my fingers. But I don't completely avoid them. And I knowingly don't do so.
Sure, they scare me, but I don't go to all costs to avoid them. I give in, too often. They are everywhere. Literally, everywhere. I am physically surrounded by them on my two-acre slice of paradise. At the brim of our property is a sprawling field of Round Up Ready soy. They are also everywhere in society: grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and even the farm stands and farmers' markets. The picky eater in me is far too content to stick to her old ways.
The truth is, every time I eat a morsel that I know contains GMO Ingredients, I feel guilty. I feel guilty for letting down the few people who follow me here on Picky to Plenty, for letting down the friends and family I have warned about the dangers of GMOS, but mostly, I feel guilty to myself for continuing to contaminate myself with toxins we don't know enough about. Food can either be the best form of health care or the slowest form of poison.
I have felt a shift building up inside me for more than a year now, but I feel like I have barely made any change. Sure, the majority of the foods I purchase are labelled organic, but that doesn't always mean they are better for me. For a while I was focussed on eating healthy and I felt better. But lately, I've fallen into a slump and I can't seem to emerge from it. I am inspired to make change but my feet are glued to the floor. I am far too comfortable in my old ways. I know what I want to do, where I want to be, but I am having a hard time getting myself to move in that direction. The fire that was building up seems to have fizzled, resembling more of a trail of smoke than a blazing path. I find myself dreaming far more often than doing. Instead of working toward the dream, I waste time filling a board on Pinterest with that dream will look like.
The truth is, change is hard. Incredibly hard, especially when you are a somewhat stubborn person like me. And even more so when the change you are trying to make is to eat healthier and you have been an extremely picky eater for your entire life. It is easy to stick to what I know. But I know too much to stick to the ways that I know. I can't unlearn the truths I have uncovered about our modern day food system. I can't unlearn the acronym GMO and the scary reality that it stands for. I can't unlearn what I know about how factory farmed animals are treated — and the fact that they nosh on GMO feed — nor can I unlearn the changing of their biology to feed our greed. I have to change. I need to change. I want to change.
The last part of that sentence is key, want. You need to want something first in order to make it happen. I need to let go of my familiar ways because I want to be better. I want to live better and to do so, I need to eat better. So goodbye to the convenience foods I have come to rely on. The ones that have tickled my tastebuds but given little back to me in the form of nutrition. I need to cut these foodstuffs out of my life for good and learn begin nourish myself. That's no easy task for a picky eater in recovery like myself. One who's childhood vegetable appreciation extended to celery and nothing more.
As I stated in my last post, I failed miserably at gardening this summer. Unlike last summer, I haven't been able to do most of my fresh produce shopping in my own backyard. I ended up with only a handful of beans before my free-range flock decided to dig them up for me (my half-assed, makeshift chicken proofing clearly was no match for them), my peppers are stunted and the fruits not as tasty, my tomatoes were ridden with blight and the ones that are not effected are small and not nearly as plentiful. Even my ground cherries, which grew by the hundreds last year, were not a plentiful crop. The kale was plentiful before the cabbage moths claimed it for themselves. My lettuce was growing well but I fell behind on succession planting and am in a period of waiting for the olds ones to go to seed and the new ones to grow large enough to begin harvesting. There were ups and downs, but mostly I can write my summer 2015 gardens off as a failed project.
Summer's end doesn't mean the gardening window closes. It simply means an opportunity to grow different crops. An opportunity to eat different foods. Some of the crops I am growing this fall I have never eaten before. Like turnip. The picky eater in me says resist this strange root food at all costs, but the plentiful side says turnip fries can't be that bad, can they? I guess I will find out in another 30 or so days when the first of my turnips are ready for harvest. I am also looking forward to trying this drool-worthy gratin once these roots are ripe for picking.
The original purpose of this blog was to share with others my journey of transforming my picky palette to embrace different foods. Sure, I have shared a few recipes along the way, but my dream of farming kind of took over. I need to marry the two components of my blog together and share more about the cooking side. After all, it is my love of cooking (and my addiction to food porn) that inspired this whole thing in the first place. But that doesn't mean I won't be posting about growing and raising your own food, that is still a key ingredient in the recipe that makes Picky to Plenty what it is. Only I plan to marry everything together. If I am posting about growing turnips, I should certainly share with you a way to use them in the kitchen. Sure, not every post warrants a recipe (not sure how I could fit one into the one on spring cleaning the coop or pasty butt), but if I can tie one in, be sure that I will.
Expect to see some amazing food porn coming out of this little space on the Internet. Starting with my favourite sandwich which I will sharing with you later this week.


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Red Printed Long Kurta
Brand: Free Living
Price: Rs. 1899
Look your festive best in this flared Anarkali kurta in bright red, that promises to get you noticed for all the right reasons! Crafted in soft cotton, this ethnic piece features a colourblocked front panel along with neat triangular patterns in multiple hues on the sleeves. The silver zari at the hem adds just the right amount of bling whereas the fabric dori fastening at the back adds to the appeal of this pretty piece! Pair it with purple leggings and mojris for a truly festive look!


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Childtastic Books started out as a collaborative blog, written by me and my young daughter Holly. Now she's nearly a teen, she's off doing exciting and new things but I am still here, reading, writing and reviewing books for children and young adults of all ages. I miss her input but I hope she will pop in from time to time to do some guest posts! A little about me - I have just finished an MA in Children's Literature from the University of Roehampton (result pending, eeek) and am a part-time primary school librarian. The other part of my time is spent writing and editing, my own work and others, and I am waiting for my first non-fiction book to be published - a teacher resources pack for Handa's Surprise. I welcome comments and love to hear from visitors to this blog. Please note though that, because of time constraints, it is rare that I can read and review books from self-published authors. I receive so many requests and feel badly about not being able to keep up with them all. Thanks for visiting! Sam


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The Russian navy plans to commission a new intercontinental ballistic missile next year after completing its tests, Admiral Vladimir Masorin said yesterday. "We have no doubt that the testing of the Bulava-M missile system will be completed successfully," he said. "We have no other alternatives. We hope that the missile will be adopted by the navy in 2008." President Vladimir Putin has hailed the Bulava as a key component of Russia's nuclear forces but three test launches last year failed. The submarine-based Bulava-M is designed to have a range of 6,200 miles and to carry six nuclear warheads.
Associated Press in Moscow
Crude slogans for family planning policy banned
China has banned crude slogans such as "Raise fewer babies but more pigs" that have stoked rural anger over the strict family planning policy, the official Xinhua News Agency said yesterday. Slogans such as "One more baby means one more tomb", which are often found painted by roads in rural areas, have been forbidden and a list of 190 acceptable slogans, such as "Mother earth is too tired to sustain more children", issued by the state population commission. Anger over the slogans extends to the often brutal methods used to enforce it, such as fines, seizure of property and forced abortions.
Associated Press in Beijing
Junior party votes to quit government coalition
Self-Defence, a junior party in Poland's governing coalition, said yesterday that its leadership had voted to withdraw its ministers from the cabinet, throwing the government's future into question. But in an apparently contradictory statement, the party leader, Andrzej Lepper, said he would leave the future of the ministers in the hands of the prime minister, Jaroslaw Kaczynski. Mr Kaczynski's coalition has appeared increasingly fragile recently as infighting intensified between his Law and Justice party and his coalition partners, the rural-based Self-Defence and the League of Polish Families.
Associated Press in Warsaw


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Cheniere Energy Cancels Proposed Compensation Plan
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Cheniere Energy Inc. is abandoning its plan to issue 30 million shares to executives and other employees after running into opposition from investors.
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With the booming of e commerce in India, several online shopping sites have launched recently & creating a lot of buzz online. These provide the advantages of easy shopping, on time delivery, EMI's & others. Several big names like Citibank, Google have launched online shopping festivals in India. Citibank's was called OMG! sale & it was on Dec 5th. The sale had 17 websites & this helped provide value proposition to customers. Customers also had easier access to a wide variety of products at great bargains. Google's GOSF sale was held on Dec 12 & 50 ecommerce websites had participated in it. Google had also launched GOSF.in website for the purpose of online shopping festival. This provides a great push for e commerce sites as well with good conversion rates. Also coupon codes would provide more discounts as well.
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Such online shopping festivals are a sign of how an Indian consumer is shifting focus from brick and mortar to online stores. Most importantly, they prove to be a platform which fosters a symbiotic relationship for all stake holders including the customers. After personally experiencing the GOSF last year in India, I personally look forward to such events which are set to offer mega discounts. Just googled a lil and was delighted to know that my favourite baby & kids store Firstcry.com is getting ready with some exciting offers which according to them are going to be a big surprise for first time buyers as well their regular patrons. Just cannot wait for the GOSF 2013 Offers at Firstcry.com


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Still from film "Ocean Heaven", starring Chinese rising actor Wen Zhang. [Photo: CRIEnglish]
Wen Zhang, an up-and-coming Chinese actor, was born in Xi'an, Shanxi Province.
After graduating from China's Central Academy of Drama in 2006, he starred in many popular TV dramas including "You Are Smiling, While I am Weeping," "Bloom of Youth" and "The Song of Youth."
Wen Zhang in hit TV drama "Struggle" [Photo: Baidu]
During 2007 and 2008, Wen became well-known for his roles as Xiang Nan in hit TV drama "Struggle" and as Xiao Bei in "Dwelling Narrowness."
Still from hit TV drama "Dwelling Narrowness", starring actor Wen Zhang and actress Li Nian. [Photo: Baidu]
His upcoming TV works "The National Anthem" and "Snow Leopard" are highly anticipated by audiences and Wen's fans alike.
In recent years, Wen has started to focus on his film career. In 2008, he starred in director Li Dawei's comedy "A Tale of Two Donkeys" and received wide acclaim from college students.
Wen Zhang in film "A Tale of Two Donkeys" [Photo: Baidu.com]
"Ocean Heaven" is his fifth film in which he plays an autistic son and stars alongside Jet Li, who plays Wen's father.
Wen married Chinese actress Ma Yili, who is eight years his senior, and has a two-year-old daughter.
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In her internationally acclaimed graphic novel Persepolis, Iran native Marjane Satrapi gathers her stories of living through the Islamic Revolution and the war with Iraq—of dethroned emperors, suicidal uncles, state-sanctioned whippings, and heroes of the revolution—during a childhood at once outrageous and ordinary, beset by the unthinkable but buffered by an extraordinary family. The best-selling author, whose work has been translated into more than 40 languages, hosts "Graphic Freedom," an evening on onstage conversation.
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There's no other explanation. I have today felt the need to change my portrait on my Facebook page. Found a snap on my iPhone and started playing with it (Believe me, there is a considerable non pixelated mass to play with)
I have eventually ended with the image below:
So, why, you might be asking does the title relates to my belief in the existence of ghosts? Well, Mr. A. Warhol insist on staying for the night. next thing I know he'd be asking for a ball of tinned soup.