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Video report by ITV Channel's Otis Holmes
A farmer in Jersey is calling on dog owners to be more responsible after his sheep have been attacked and killed.
John Le Masurier has lost many of his flock to dog attacks but nothing has been done to prevent further casualties.
Earlier this month, Mr Le Masurier received a message that one of his sheep had been found dead at the hands of dogs on his St Ouen farm.
"It's not very nice at all, sadly it is one of those things that does occasionally happen, the island seems to be swamped with dogs at the moment and although most people do look after their dogs, there are so who do not."
Mr Le Masurier has been farming sheep for more than 15 years, but says when dogs are not controlled by their owners, it causes significant problems for local farmers.
"Usually one dog is said to be man's best friend, but if you have got more than one, you have then got the commencement of a pack."
Signs have been put up across Les Landes by The National Trust, telling dog owners to keep their pets on leads when walking in the area, but Mr Le Masseur says this is often ignored.
"I frequently see people up here, who take their dogs off their lead because they think that's fine, it's fenced and they can see the dog. But I have seen the situations where the dog is one hundred yards away from the owner and chasing the sheep.
"If you are a dog owner, you have got to have your dog on the end of a lead when you are taking it for a walk."
Islana Mclaughlin-Bell is a dog-trainer in Jersey and does not believe dogs should always be walked on leads, however, she does support designated leash-only zones.
"I think to be fair to dogs and dog owners, I personally don't believe that dogs she be kept on lead all the time. However, I do firmly believe that dogs should be under our control and vigilant all the time.
"So if that means that sometimes we have to have our dogs on the lead because they are going through certain areas where there is lots of exciting stimulus around them that might distract them, then I don't see that as being a big issue for people."
The government have also closed several footpaths at Les Landes in order to prevent disruption and protect the island's crapaud population who will soon enter their breeding period.
One piece of advice Mr Le Masurier has shared with islanders is if all owners take the small step to keep their dogs on leads, it would go a long way to keep farmers, like him, from worrying about their animals and local wildlife.

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Chris Matthews defended his attack on RNC chief Reince Preibus on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” yesterday in which he accused the Republicans of playing the race card by saying “race was abused by white politicians in my lifetime, including Reagan…we grew up in a country where appeals to race have been awful, terrible.”
Politico: “It is obvious that this is something I care passionately about: race was abused by white politicians in my lifetime, including Reagan. For someone to come on the program and deny that this is part of their process, I couldn’t take that,” Matthews said. “This is something I really, deeply believe in. We grew up in a country where appeals to race have been awful, terrible. This language — we are beyond this. It had to be called out.”
Well, when you have the Speaker of the House, John Boehner saying blacks and Latinos won’t come out to vote due to apathy over the economy, then they are making it about race. You see, the less blacks and Latinos who come out the vote, the better the results will be for the mainly white Republican Party. When you have a Republican saying that they want to get the majority of the white vote, then you are dealing with divisiveness on the basis of race.

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Published June 28th, 2016 at 8:00 AM2 minute read
In recent years, the once-lowly food truck has entered the big leagues of cuisine.
Once peddlers of quick snacks like hot dogs and falafel, food trucks now sell items like crème brulee, roast duck and Spanish tapas.
Some Kansas City entrepreneurs think these trucks have the potential to do something else – tackle food inequity.
Standing outside a big, white trailer parked at the Guinotte Manor public housing complex northeast of downtown Kansas City, Megan Mulvihill invites curious neighbors to step inside.
— Alex Smith is a reporter for KCUR, which is a partner in Heartland Health Monitor, a reporting collaboration that also includes KCPT and KHI News Service, an editorially independent initiative of the Kansas Health Institute.
Missouri’s highly restrictive abortion laws are certain to face a court challenge now that the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down similar restrictions in Texas.
The high court on Monday, by a 5-3 vote, ruled that a 2013 Texas law placed an undue burden on women seeking to exercise their constitutional right to an abortion under the court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Like Missouri’s laws, the Texas law mandated that abortion providers have admitting privileges at local hospitals and required abortion clinics to physically upgrade their facilities to meet the standards of ambulatory surgical centers.
Texas said the law aimed to protect women’s health. Critics said it was intended to shut down abortion clinics by imposing unnecessary, burdensome and costly requirements. Since the law was enacted, the number of clinics providing abortions in Texas, a state with a population of 27 million, has dropped to 19 from a high of 41.
— Dan Margolies is editor of Heartland Health Monitor
Supporters of Medicaid expansion are kicking off a campaign to mobilize Kansas voters on the issue. Federal tax rules prohibit the nonprofit Alliance for a Healthy Kansas from engaging in direct political activity, so the group is mounting a vigorous educational campaign through a series of community meetings across the state.
The goal is to educate Kansans about the economic and health benefits of expanding eligibility for KanCare, the state’s privatized Medicaid program, so that they can question incumbent lawmakers and challengers about the issue during the primary and general election campaigns, said David Jordan, executive director of the alliance.
“These aren’t political events, they are events to engage community members and community leaders,” said Jordan, noting that Kansas has so far lost out on more than $1.2 billion in additional federal Medicaid funds.
The alliance, which boasts more than 70 member organizations, kicked off the series June 21 in Wichita and has meetings scheduled Wednesday in Dodge City and Thursday in Garden City. Meetings scheduled through mid-July include sessions in Topeka, Overland Park, Independence and Hutchinson.
— Jim McLean is executive editor of KHI News Service
News of a mistake that dropped several thousand Kansans from state Medicaid backlog reports has advocates and Democratic lawmakers questioning the state’s oversight of the contractor blamed for the error.
Susan Mosier, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, sent a letter to federal officials June 10 to let them know that the reports they had been receiving since February — which showed the state’s backlog of Medicaid applications steadily declining — were inaccurate.
The state had reported that the backlog of new applications awaiting processing as of May 8 was 3,480 and about 2,000 of those had been pending more than 45 days. After the reporting error was corrected, the state reported that as of May 22, the total backlog of new applications was 15,393 and nearly 11,000 of them had been waiting more than 45 days — the limit set by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
— Andy Marso is a reporter for KHI News Service
From PBS NewsHour
Published on Jun 22, 2016
President Obama reached a rare agreement with Congress on a new law to regulate toxic household chemicals. The legislation, signed Wednesday, will give the EPA the authority to vet and ban tens of thousands of substances potentially harmful to humans, including chemicals in detergents, cleaners and furniture. Gwen Ifill learns more from political director Lisa Desjardins.

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One Piece Odyssey Deluxe vs. Standard editions – All differences
Which to get?
Turn-based RPG One Piece Odyssey allows players to enjoy the new adventures of Luffy and Straw Hat crew. The game comes in standard and deluxe editions for players to buy and has some key differences. As such, players might need clarification about which edition to buy. This guide explains all the key differences between the deluxe and standard editions and which one you should purchase.
Related: One Piece Odyssey suffers from a lack of difficulty that leaves the gameplay stretched thin – Review
One Piece Odyssey Deluxe vs. Standard Edition — All bonuses content, explained
The standard edition of One Piece Odyssey will contain the full game and only that. If players pre-order the game, they will receive 10x Energy Apples, 10x Excite Apples, 3x Golden Jellies, and the Traveling Outfit. Unfortunately, these won’t be available for players to claim if they bought the game after its release. The standard edition costs $60 for all platforms.
The deluxe edition of One Piece Odyssey will also contain the full game and the same pre-order bonuses as in the standard edition. Players purchasing Delux Edition will also get the Deluxe and the Adventure Expansion Pack.
The Deluxe Pack has two Jewelry accessories and the Sniper King traveling Outfit, whereas The Adventure Expansion Pack will have a future additional story DLC along with 100,000 Berries. The deluxe edition costs $85 for all platforms.
Which One Piece Odyssey edition to buy: Standard or Deluxe?
If you want to enjoy everything One Piece Odyssey offers, you should buy the Deluxe Edition, as it will give you new cosmetic items and access to future expansions.
Then again, there is also the price point that players have to consider. There is a $25 difference between the standard and deluxe editions of One Piece Odyssey, which is by no means small. So, if you want to check out the main game only, then the standard edition is the right one for you. Later, if you like the game and want to play the future story DLC, you can upgrade to the deluxe edition by paying $25.

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Southwest Airlines is expanding service at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) beginning March 11, 2021.
Southwest will offer new service to:
- Long Beach, CA (LGB) daily
- Jacksonville, FL (JAX) daily
Southwest’s schedule also includes increasing and returning service to the following:
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) goes from two flights to three daily
- STL to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) goes from one flight to two daily
- Suspended service to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) returns with two daily flights
- STL service to Cancun, Mexico (CUN) returns as a daily flight
- Service to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ) returns on Saturdays
“We are thrilled that Southwest plans to add these new destinations for our passengers,” said Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, STL Director. “This schedule shows Southwest Airlines is committed to St. Louis Lambert International Airport, and we are playing an important role as the airline increases its overall schedule.”
For March 11 to April 11, 2021, Southwest has scheduled 82 departures daily (Sunday through Friday) with 78 departures on Saturdays. The airline’s schedule from April 12 to August 16 rises to 106 departures daily (Sunday through Friday) with 103 departures on Saturday. With this new schedule, Southwest Airlines will serve 47 destinations from March 11 to April 11, 2021. Total destinations rise to 53 from April 12 to August 16, 2021. For Southwest at STL this will be the second most destinations in any given calendar year.
For more information on flights and services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, log onto www.flystl.com.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Most Read News
- St. Louis City and County to Require Masks to Limit Spread of COVID-19 Delta Variant As COVID-19 hospitalizations rise and the Delta variant spreads, the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County will require masks to be worn in indoor public places and on public transportation beginning Monday.
- General Public COVID-19 Health Advisory The City of St. Louis Department of Health is alerting the public that someone who attended the St. Louis County Council Meeting held on Tuesday, July 27th tested positive for SARS CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
- Lights Up at Enterprise Center For COVID-19 Vaccines Saturday’s clinic provides time for individuals to become fully vaccinated before events return to Enterprise Center, with St. Louis Blues preseason games and concerts both resuming in September.

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Ellwood City’s Abbey Eisenbrown was trying to think about anything other than pole vaulting.
At the MAC Championships Wednesday at Mars, Eisenbrown missed her first two attempts to clear 9-foot-6 and had one more attempt at the height before she was eliminated.
Although admittedly nervous, as the junior tried to clear her head, she heard music. And not just any music, she heard “Calling All Cars” by Senses Fail.
“I couldn’t calm my nerves, but (the song) calmed me down,” said Eisenbrown. “During workouts I listen to it. It’s a really fast-paced song ... it helps.”
The song proved to be very helpful as Eisenbrown cleared 9-6, cleared 10 feet and just missed the meet record — and her own personal best — at 10-6.
“Her nervousness is a good nervousness,” said Eisenbrown’s coach Frank D’Ambrosio. “It’s a natural nervousness. Some athletes can break down, but she just gets excited. She anticipates what is coming up. She does it with a smile on her face.”
Eisenbrown took first place in the pole vault and was one of two local athletes to win a gold medal at the MAC meet. Riverside’s Shane Fisher won the javelin with a throw of 171-7.
But simply winning the event wasn’t her goal. Eisenbrown said she was going for the meet record, but a new pole and a lack of experience at the 10-6 mark — Eisenbrown cleared 10-6 once last season — led to her failing to clear the height.
The MAC meet was the first time Eisenbrown had been using a new pole, which is rated for a heavier athlete.
Athletes are allowed to use poles rated for their weight, and heavier. A lighter pole would create too much bend, leading to a potentially dangerous situation.
However, there are no rules against using a pole rated for a heavier athlete. And D’Abrosio said he expects Eisenbrown to continue to use heavier poles.
Eisenbrown was using a pole rated for an athlete roughly 15 pounds heavier than she was Wednesday at Mars.
“That’s really good ...,” said D’Abrosio. “The higher weight poles, the longer poles, all makes for better and higher jumps.”
Eisenbrown said the pole felt light as she was using it and said she plans to continue to use heavier poles in an effort to clear her personal best from last season. Weather conditions have made it hard to consistently practice — D’Abrosio said the two are lucky if they can practice three consecutive days — but the duo feels Eisenbrown is capable of an 11-foot-plus jump.
“It’s something that should happen,” said D’Abrosio. “There’s always excuses you can use, but it’s all about confidence. I think we should be looking at 11-6 before the season’s over.”


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Pamela Council was born in Southampton, New York in 1986. Her sculptures, prints, and performances have been featured at Williams College Museum of Art, African American Museum of Philadelphia, Fort Gansevoort Gallery, Southampton Historical Museum, VOLTA and MoCADA. She has created commissions for and is in the collections of Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the Studio Museum in Harlem. She earned a B.A. from Williams College, an M.F.A. from Columbia University, and was a participant in Adidas Group’s global Footwear Creation Trainee program. She has been an Artist-in-Residence at Mana Contemporary, Catwalk Artist Project, eWassaic Project and will be Artist-in-Residence at Galveston Artist Residency.
THE YEAR WAS 1972. I arrived in New York City in October. My goal was primarily to continue my art education. I came to the land of opportunity which I had heard so much about. It was purely a self-seeking venture. It is possible to achieve anything in America if you are ambitious and industrious.
My two initial degrees, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Communications Design, were achieved while I worked as a security guard, a messenger, and a dishwasher in New York City. While completing my master’s degree I won a scholarship to further my education. Eventually I earned a doctorate from Columbia University. In July of 2012, I retired after 27 years of teaching in the New York City Public School system. I am spending my days on my art now.
— Jide Ojo, 2013
Postcolonial images merge with children’s pop culture to produce eerily alluring abstract scenes on Mylar and paper. Clusters of lines are stockpiled and dominate space creating a dense hybrid landscape. David Rios Ferreira populates these landscapes with figures of reinterpreted comic book and cartoon characters like Astro Boy and Peter Pan to play out imagined histories. In the vein of the “disneyfied” fairytale, he too is appropriating existing narratives.
In his work the act of drawing serves a dual purpose. Rios Ferreira both composes an image and participates in the act of “drawing together.” The imagery of coloring books and animation, 18th century newspaper etchings, as well as paintings such as those of Puerto Rican Impressionist Francisco Oller come together in order to reimagine notions of identity formation that traverse the emotional, sexual, and psychological complexities inherent in the historical narrative.
David Rios Ferreira holds a BFA from The Cooper Union. His recent artist residencies include The Center for Book Arts, the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts and Lower East Side Printshop. In 2017 he will be featured in the Artist In the Marketplace (AIM 37) Biennial at The Bronx Museum of the Arts. He has exhibited in galleries and museums in the US and abroad, including BAM, CoCA Seattle, Nemeth Art Center, Minnesota and Kunstraum Richard Sorge Gallery, Berlin.
Jessica Strahan is a visual artist with an incessant passion for portraiture. The New Orleans native is inspired by the vibrancy of the Crescent City’s jazz and music scene and has displayed at the Jazz & Heritage Festival and the French Quarter Festival. Jessica has created portraits of major record label musicians, like Frankie Beverly and Erykah Badu. With works already on the walls of homes in London,England and Athens, Greece, Jessica is set on sharing her art throughout the world. For Jessica, painting is therapeutic. She has accomplished large pieces, like murals, and small pieces alike – in acrylic or oil. Jessica has her own line of earrings that are all painted individually by the artist and functions as an original
piece of wearable art.
I am an interdisciplinary artist whose practice employs Fresco (buon and secco) with the addition of digital fresco (monotype) and sgrafitto (scratch) to create paintings, objects, installations and discourse around issues of gender, sexuality, race, class and power. These works represent my interest in beautiful, historical, mythical, ornamental and patterned human histories. My approach to painting reemerges the art of fresco, honors the zeal of figurative painting and explores new adaptations to old traditions. With these bodies of work I’m compelled to push boundaries and comingle materials and techniques used to express the copious layers of powerful women of color inclusive of anonymous, invisible and rarely celebrated history makers.
These works are at times autobiographical a blend of self explorations and visual observations. What I experience, desire and witness is communicated through a catalog of figures, signifiers, symbols, and materials. By employing the ageless process of fresco and sgraffitto, paper cutting, and found objects, I fulfill my aesthetic appetite.
LaToya M. Hobbs is a native of North Little Rock, AR. She received her undergraduate degree in Studio Art with an emphasis in Painting from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and her MFA in printmaking from Purdue University.
LaToya’s work deals with figurative imagery that addresses the ideas of beauty and cultural identity. Her exhibition record includes several national and international exhibitions such as the National Wet Paint Exhibition in Chicago, IL, the East/ West Portfolio Print Exchange Traveling Exhibition, the Black Creativity Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL, the Promising Artists of the 21st Century Art Exhibition at the Sophia Wananmaker Galleries in San Jose, Costa Rica and Fresh Beginnings: LaToya M. Hobbs at the African American Museum, Dallas, TX among others. LaToya’s work has also been featured in Transition: An International Review, a publication of the W.E.B. Dubois Institute for African and African American Research at Harvard University.
Currently LaToya continues her art practice in Baltimore, MD where she also works as a Professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Tiff Massey is an interdisciplinary artist from Detroit, Michigan. She holds an MFA in metalsmithing from Cranbrook Academy of Art. Her work, inspired by African standards of economic vitality, includes both large-scale and wearable sculptures. Massey counts the iconic material culture of 1980’s hip-hop as a major influence in her jewelry. She uses contemporary observances of class and race through the lens of an African diaspora, combined with inspiration drawn from her experience in Detroit.
Tiff Massey is a 2015 Kresge Arts in Detroit Fellowship awardee, as well as a John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge winner and a Michigan Chronicle 40 Under 40 award recipient. Massey has participated in several international residencies including Ideas City (in Detroit and Athens, Greece) hosted by The New Museum of New York and with the Volterra-Detroit Foundation in Volterra, Italy. Tiff Massey’s work has been widely exhibited in both national and international museums and galleries.
A classically trained illustrator, Sydney James’ career began in 2001, after earning her BFA from the College of Creative Studies, as an Art Director for Global Hue Advertising Agency in Detroit. She then moved to Los Angeles in 2004 to expand her career.
While in Los Angeles, Sydney became the resident artist for the ABC Network Family show, Lincoln Heights, in which she created all of the artwork for the lead character, Cassie, a prodigal artist utilizing various styles to define each personality her works represented. She has worked as an artist for several other network television shows as well as films.
Sydney returned to her hometown Detroit, MI in 2011 to join the vast creative movement occurring in hopes to revitalize a great city. Since her return, she has created and participated in various community arts projects such as the Grand River Creative Corridor. She has been awarded a residency with Red Bull’s House of Art, and was selected as a muralist for the inaugural Murals in the Market festival and many other mural projects throughout the country.
Sydney’s work has been exhibited at the Charles H. Wright museum of African American History, Inner State Gallery, The Red Bull House of Art, Gentlemen Jack’s Art, Beats and Lyrics, and numerous venues throughout Detroit, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Houston, Washington D.C., New Orleans and New York, and in several private collections.
Sydney shares, “I never considered myself a fine artist. I was an illustrator. My job was to create images for stories. When I took control of the stories, I then became a fine artist. My work is always personal; I want my viewers to experience a personal connection as well.“
Tylonn J. Sawyer is an American figurative artist who lives and works in Detroit, Michigan.
His art has been included in solo and group exhibitions nationally & internationally and can be found in private and public collections. As an extension of his studio practice, Tylonn has been commissioned to paint murals for clients including Quicken Loans, Red Bull and the Whole Foods corporation.
Tylonn earned an MFA in painting from the New York Academy of Art and a BFA from Eastern Michigan University, and received the Peter T. Rippon Travel Award, for study at the Royal Academy of Art, London England.
In my current series of oil paintings and drawings, I primarily depict multi-figured compositions of individuals using masks to shield their identity. I present a fixed view of these figurative groups in static confrontational poses facing the viewer reminiscent of class portrait photography. Each composition changes in service to the subject matter of the individual work. When painting, most of my figures are dressed alike, exclusively in black & white, to contribute to my broader investigation of collective identity. I first create numerous thumbnail sketches until I decide on a composition that interest me. I photograph myself and other models wearing black & white, hiding our faces with the cut out masks of mostly African American cultural icons. The idea of the cross-race effect interest me; so, to create a stronger similarity amongst the subjects in each image, I use Photoshop to clone the models to make composite photographs. I then paint/draw from the photos, making intuitive edits or embellishments to the final composition as the images develop. My work can be viewed as contemplations on collective African American identity, as well as, the relationship of law enforcement to people of color in the United States. Is there a monolithic concept of blackness and if so, what Is it? What does it mean to be black? Through the rejection of individual identity and adoption of others, using masks, I am constantly examining why someone would do this? Is this kind of masquerade another form of Idol worship and will adopting another person’s persona bring me closer to this answer?
Rashaun Rucker is a product of North Carolina Central University. He makes photographs, prints and drawings and has won more than 40 national and state awards for his work. In 2008 Rucker became the first African American to win Michigan Press Photographer of the Year. He also won a national Emmy Award in 2008 for documentary photography on pit bull culture. Rucker was a Maynard Fellow at Harvard in 2009 and a Hearst visiting professional in the journalism department at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2013. In 2014 Rucker was awarded an artist residency at the Red Bull House of Art. In 2016 Rucker was honored as a Modern Man by Black Enterprise magazine. His work is represented in numerous public and private collections.
Rucker Artist Statement
My art examines social and cultural issues in America, with a particular focus on human rights, mental illness, the black experience, and the impact of inequality. My work has always dealt with social ills. Partly, this is because of my training and experience as a journalist; it is my job to show people, as James Baldwin once put it, “…what they don’t see.” These issues are of special concern in the wake of the rebirth of Detroit after bankruptcy. Even as parts of the city see huge positive changes, Detroit still struggles with poverty, homelessness, the achievement gap, and under employment.
My latest work is a series of drawings titled “Fly Away.” It compares the life of something many of us see everyday — the rock pigeon — to the identity and, in many ways, the stereotype of black men in America.
Europeans introduced pigeons to North America in the 1600s. The rock pigeon is a bird that doesn’t migrate but is considered a strong flyer and is commonly found in American cities, populating the streets. National Geographic described the rock pigeon as being gregarious and forming large flocks; it feeds on handouts and grains during the day. The pigeon, when taken away from its environment, usually returns home.
These images I’ve created speak to black men and why we often don’t fly (achieve) even though we have the ability to go far beyond our circumstances. It paints a picture of how the somewhat negative environment becomes a comfortable condition and not simply a momentary station in life.
To assign to a particular category or class, especially in a manner that is too rigid or exclusive.
Synonyms: categorize, compartmentalize, classify, characterize, label, brand, tag, typecast, ghettoize,

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Be yourself! Everyone else is already taken. ~ Oscar Wilde ~
The phrase “be yourself” is likely one of the most used in the history of time. Yet, it’s such a vague saying. Just what does it really mean when people say it to another person? Do they even really know what they’re saying? It is most often stated so matter-of-factly that the message can almost be missed. Meaning; little attention is paid to what is really being said. That could be, at least in part, because that person already feels they know who you are.
You’re a kind, giving individual who likes to inspire others and never seems to want anything in return. Everything about that statement is good. That might be how you’re viewed by someone who says to be yourself. In other words, they’re saying, just be you; don’t change. Definitely don’t be changed by others. You’re fine just as you are. Everything about you is viewed as good and right. Or, maybe it’s just simply to say be yourself, don’t try to be someone you’re not. Continue reading “9 Basic Things to Do to Be Yourself”
If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. ~ Nora Roberts ~
A couple of months ago, two days in a row, I had a conversation with two young ladies about what they wanted for their life. Purely coincidence. Also coincidence; both stated they were putting off any serious planning. The reasons were exactly the same. Their reasons were all to familiar to me. Yet; the reason is not justifiable. I openly shared with them both that I’ve walked in those same shoes. Without hesitation, I was straight-forward with them both. They are destined for regret. Continue reading “Do What Matters To You”
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. ~ Dalai Lama ~
During our lifetime, we get to know all types of people. There are some that are just born kind. I’d like to think all of us were born that way. Indeed we were. But, as life goes on, we can so easily identify those unusually kind people who are just always there. At first; you may not even view them that way. But, by comparison to most people in your life, you see they are exceptional. They look for nothing in return. They’re just kind. It’s nothing they have to work at. They don’t struggle with some less than kind side because they don’t have one. If one ever surfaces, it’s more the result of other people’s behavior. People can change people. Continue reading “11 Things to Know About People Who Have a Kind Heart”
And as we let our own light shine, we subconsciously give other people permission to do the same. ~ Marianne Williamson ~
Recently, I heard a song in the background of a movie on the television. I was in and out of the room, unable to manage to just sit and enjoy the movie. But, at one point, the song caught my ear. I stopped to pay attention to the scene in the movie. The movie, by the way, was Invincible. A movie, based on a true story, about a lifelong football fan, 30 year old Vince Papale, played by Mark Wahlberg, who gets to see his wildest dream come true. Having never played college football, he became a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. I plan to watch it again with uninterrupted time. I like a good movie based on a true story. Continue reading “Do It Til You’re Satisfied”
Wake up every day and know your life is the most valuable you have. For without it, nothing else exists. ~ Mindful Memo ~
We’ve got this one life. Every day is challenging enough without any outside influence. The greatest you could ever give yourself is to live; truly live, your life with purpose. After all; you were born with purpose. To live being your authentic self, despite other people’s expectations, negative or opinions, is a beautiful thing. To be comfortable enough with who you genuinely are, but a willingness to always want to be a better person and inspire others to do the same, is the realest you can live, as a human on this earth. Continue reading “Live With Purpose and Keep Striving to be a Better Human”
This very moment is the perfect teacher and, lucky for us, it’s within us, wherever we are.
~ Pema Chödrön ~
Life has a way of finding us feeling as if we’re always with stress from one source or another. It can seem like every time you turn around there is something else taking your attention, draining your energy and challenging any positive attitude and efforts you try to put forward. Practically every day we’re having to face the reality that society is so full of complex issues that we have to absorb the existence of.
Finding peace might feel like it’s just too trying to just have a slice of serenity. A slice that’s yours and only yours. No-one else can have even the tiniest piece. I understand and relate to the demands of stress. After awhile, it can take a toll on our time; our life. Still make it a priority to keep seeking peace. Continue reading “The Inner Peace of Accepting What You Can Not Change”
Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma — which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. ~ Steve Jobs ~
It requires constant awareness is to live your own life based on your own thinking. Not that of others. It’s a day-to-day practice. A day-to-day focus. It can be one of life’s biggest hurdles. Without warning, it can become easier to follow other people’s thinking and opinions than it is to just be comfortable being yourself. Following your own heart.
People sometimes find that they are too concerned about what other people think. They end up either over thinking or unable to think deeply enough about what matters most to their own life. You can end up with a life of conformity based on people’s expectations. Continue reading “Your Time Here Is Limited, Don’t Waste It On Other People’s Thinking”
When you are here and now, sitting totally, not jumping ahead, the miracle has happened. To be in the moment is the miracle. ~ Osho ~
Your thoughts are always of a specific point in time. Thoughts pertaining to the past, present or future. Thoughts of what was or could have been, what is or isn’t, what will be or hoped will be. The mind can be a very busy place with an overflow of thoughts.
In the moments of not being present you are sacrificed for time. Your mind goes to the past, it goes to the future. At times, past and present are intertwined. Thinking of the past, hoping the future will be different. Continue reading “Living in The Present Moment”
When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe ~
Despite your best efforts, nothing is going in the direction you want it to. You put in all that effort to reach a goal just to keep feeling like it’s all for nothing. It just shouldn’t be that difficult. All you want is to feel better about all that positive you’ve held on to. You’re sick of feeling like it’s all for nothing. In fact; it’s actually starting to take a toll on you emotionally. It’s affecting your health. Maybe stress. Maybe depression. You may not be talking about it with anyone. That doesn’t change the fact that you’re starting to realize you’re in a bad place. Continue reading “6 Strong Reasons To Not Give Up”
Be as you wish to seem. ~ Socrates ~
We should all care to think more deeply about life and every moment within it. So many don’t though. For one; we’re too busy getting to the next moment. Two; as humans, we don’t live life at a slow enough pace that we even give much thought to moment to moment living. We barely give any real thought to the day-to-day aspects of our life. Too much becomes routine. What happens in the process is life is literally passing us by… and quite quickly. Continue reading “Thinking More Deeply About Faith and Honesty”

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY DEVELOPMENT
Various types of lead-acid batteries have developed because of different market needs. The small, uncertain market for electric vehicles has been met by modifying traction-type or golf-car type lead-acid batteries. Recently, governmental stimulation of the market for passenger electric vehicles has resulted in the design and development of batteries to meet specific performance goals for electric vehicle propulsion. The approach which the Eltra Electric Vehicle Group/C&D-Prestolite has taken toward meeting the governmental goals involves the use of expanded metal, non-antimonial grids, overpasted plates, reduced electrolyte and an enveloped, glass mat retention system.
- From the Meeting held 26 February-2 March 1979.
Warrendale, PA United States 15096
- Fleischmann, C W
- Publication Date: 1979
- Pagination: 11 p.
- Society of Automotive Engineers Preprint
- Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- TRT Terms: Design; Electric batteries; Electric vehicles; Electrolytes; Lead acid batteries; Propulsion; Storage batteries; Vehicle design; Vehicle performance; Vehicle power plants
- Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
- Old TRIS Terms: Storage battery vehicles
- Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Vehicles and Equipment;
- Accession Number: 00197226
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Engineering Index
- Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 790158 Conf Paper
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Sep 15 1979 12:00AM


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In my previous article about my favourite teahouse in Hoi An, I mentioned that Hoi An is my number one destination throughout Vietnam. The reason being the perfect harmony and balance between the charming Old Town and pristine beach not far from the town.
My daily routine while staying in Hoi An was to ride a bicycle to An Bang beach after breakfast, spend the whole day at the beach until late afternoon and explore the Old Town in the evening. The beach is about 20 – 30 minutes by bicycle from Old Town and most of the hotels in Hoi An offer complimentary bicycle rental. The ride along the way is so peaceful and you can enjoy some variety of landscapes like the rice fields and river.
Although An Bang beach is not the most turquoise beach or whitest sand, it is stunning and admirable in its own way. This beach is filled with sunbeds and huts and you’ll get the sense of being in a very typical beach scene, which is promising and exciting. If you prefer serenity over crowded sunbeds and restaurants, you can find some beautiful and tranquil spots as you go further down south from An Bang beach.
The sunbeds are owned by restaurants just off the beach and they charge about 50,000VND or so (I’m not so certain) if you rent them, but it’ll be free of charge if you have a meal at their restaurant. And there’s one restaurant I went back every day during my stay and every visit because their food is absolutely delicious and the one lady staff who has been the most hospitable to us.
There’s quite an extensive menu of fresh seafood as well as other vegetable and meat dishes to choose from. I’m not a big fan of seafood, but here with the view over the beach and huts with the heavenly sea breeze, I enjoyed every dish they served especially stir-fried mantis with lemongrass.
My most recent visit was with a group of four friends, so we had the luxury of ordering a good variety of dishes. We ordered fresh and grilled oysters, shrimps, mantis, clams, morning glory and sweet and sour beef. That constant flow of food coming onto our table was so exciting and the meal was perfect.
What’s even better is that despite being in a tourist place, the price is not too elevated and not bad at all. Average check with a good range of seafood, vegetable and drinks was about 250,000 – 350,000VND per person. This is including free sunbeds for however long you want.
If you’re visiting Da Nang and / or Hoi An, An Bang beach is certainly a strongly recommended place to visit and this restaurant if you want the freshest and delectable seafood treats of Hoi An.
Restaurant: Nhà hàng Năm Giã
Address: Lô 2 – Bãi biển An Bàng, Tp. Hội An, Quảng Nam, Vietnam
Opening Hours: Everyday 08:00 – 23:00

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Meet Solo, the 2023 Pacific Games mascots raising awareness for endangered turtle species
For the first time in Pacific Games history, there is a living, breathing mascot.
Not that she's aware of it.
After the 167cm leatherback turtle laid her precious eggs on remote sandy beaches in Solomon Islands, the mascot swam 1,000 kilometres, arriving in Vanuatu last week.
Vanuatu is a pit stop as Solo heads south through the Pacific to feed on jellyfish in New Zealand or southern Australian’s cold, rich waters. One has even been tracked to swim across to California.
Leatherbacks are truly incredible creatures. They can weigh up to a ton, yet can dive down to depths of over a kilometre, spend over an hour underwater on a single breath, and can hit speed bursts faster than a bottlenose dolphin.
They are the fastest, largest and are the most ancient of all sea turtles.
The turtle's co-mascot — and namesake — has things a bit easier.
Soon the other Solo — and its entourage — will complete their six-month tour through Solomon Islands nine provinces.
This month Solo will visit 26 communities and villages during its final trip in Malaita province.
Upright, and with dance moves and hugs for all, the polyester and foam mascot is hyping the Pacific Games to be held this November, and spreading a turtle conservation message across the islands at the same time.
Fighting against extinction
Solomon Islands boast some of the largest turtle nesting grounds in the Pacific.
Sea turtles are intrinsic to the archipelago's culture.
For thousands of years, the green, hawksbill and leatherback sea turtles have followed an ancestral, biological drive to lay their eggs on the same beaches in Solomon Islands every mating cycle.
However, despite many tribes considering the gentle creatures a sacred animal, the latter half of the 20th century was catastrophic for sea turtles.
Commercial harvesting for shells and meat, as well as egg collection, has driven populations to near extinction.
All three Solomon Islands nesting species are classified as endangered, with the hawksbill and Western Pacific leatherback reaching "critically endangered" status.
Current adult female numbers of hawkbill turtles that nest in Solomon Islands are believed to have dwindled to a few thousand, whereas the number of adult leatherback turtles that nest in Solomon Islands are in the hundreds.
However, Solomon Islands has been fighting the devastation for decades, with some success.
Marine conservation areas and protected zones, paired with community-led ranger programs, have make an impact.
The 40,000-acre Arnavon Islands Community Marine Park was the first nationally protected area in Solomon Islands, established in 1995.
Some reports attribute a 200 per cent increase of hawksbill nests to the Arnavon's protection status.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) says hawksbill turtles dig around 2,000 nests a year within the marine park.
TNC has been working in Solomon Islands for 30 years and has partnered with the Pacific Games Organising Committee (GOC) for the 2023 Pacific Games.
Also tracking Solo the leatherback, the TNC will continue to release the data of her travels leading up to the November kick of for the games.
2023 Pacific Games to position sea turtles in hearts and minds
Solomon Islands latest conservation initiative is proving a winner.
A highlight was when the turtle mascot released a live hawksbill back into a Marine Protected Area from Boe Boe Village in Choiseul province.
"Seeing Solo, a sea turtle, being the Games Official Mascot gives us even more joy," Boe Boe village elder Derald Daza Daniel said.
Mr Daniel echoed similar sentiments shared by those in the other provinces that Solo has visited, with the mascot's nationwide tour making people feel part of the Pacific Games.
Games chief executive Peter Stewart said he was hopeful the messages both Solos could spread awareness throughout Solomon Islands to help protect sea turtles for many years to come.
"These creatures are so important to the culture and biodiversity of Solomon Islands and the Pacific region," Stewart said.
Solomon Islands will host this year's Pacific Games between November 19 and December 2.


USA Network aired two versions of “Big Daddy” on March 17 –an unedited version at 7 p.m. and a version scissored for broadcast standards at 9 p.m. USA Network advertisements correctly stated the…
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Three Arts Entertainment has acquired Union Artists Management, the boutique company formed by Steven Greener.
New ABC reality skein "The Bachelor" is off to a promising start, taking second place among adults 18-49 in its timeslot Monday night.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has gone with an eclectic mix of people for its 15th annual Hall of Fame honors, inducting TV/film helmer John Frankenheimer along with celeb gown maven Bob…
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Modularized & Parametric Modeling Methodology for Concurrent Mechanical Design of Electronic Packaging
Zhou, Wen X. (1997), Modularized & Parametric Modeling Methodology for Concurrent Mechanical Design of Electronic Packaging , Doctoral Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.
Based on the observation that there are limited components used to fabricate a product, and limited types of interconnections in a component assembly, a novel approach, so called Modularized & Parametric Finite Element Modeling methodology, has been developed to provide a promising capability for analyzing an entire featured electronic product in much less time without loss of accuracy. Several disciplinary techniques and algorithms have been investigated, and then integrated into a conventional Finite Element Method (FEM) code.
Electrical components are classified into a limited number of categories by taxonomic technique. These components are further decomposed into Modularized Geometry Primitives (MGPs). MGPs are used as the most basic building blocks for a product model assembly. Each MGP is created by using a parametric modeling approach. The parametric modeling approach is to create or define a model template by parameters and its forming rules, instead of a specific model. The template is used to generate an actual analysis model by populating data into the parameters of a template. A template serves as a master model mock-up, and is applied for one-to-many modeling activities. A graph tree so called Constructive Module Assembly Tree (CMAT), is developed to represent the relations of MGPs and the product assembly. A few graph algorithms are developed to assemble a FE model for the product by using CMAT. A divide-and-conquer algorithm is developed to model a multi-layer PWB substrate with copper traces. This algorithm partitions the board into small sections, such that each section can be individually modeled and assembled back to represent the original board. Two case studies have been performed to test the capability and flexibility of the developed methodology. From the study results, it has been concluded that the developed methodology is a very cost-effective and vital tool for thermomechanical design of an electronic product.
Given the challenge to improve product quality and reliability, while decreasing product cost and "time-to-market", an approach, identifying the key characteristics that can contribute to thermal and/or mechanical failure, has been pursued.
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Steve Gonsalves To Replace Grant Wilson On ‘Ghost Hunters’
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Fans of the hit SyFy series Ghost Hunters will be happy to know that Steve Gonsalves will be replacing Grant Wilson as lead investigator.
An official announcement has not been made yet, however Jason Hawes has shared some cryptic hints that lead us to believe it’s true.
For instance, Jason wrote “Life is like a game of Chess, changing with each move” on Wednesday evening on Facebook:
10 hours ago
Life is like a game of Chess, changing with each move.
Jason also shared the following photo of him playing chess with Steve:
Steve Gonsalves is the logical replacement for Grant Wilson because he has the most seniority and has a great rapport with Jason Hawes.
Unfortunately, that means Dave Tango will have to find a new sidekick, but we’re sure the odd couple of ghost hunting will still make fans laugh with their hijinks.
As for those rumors that Kris Williams will be leaving Ghost Hunters International to step-in for Grant Wilson, they are just not true. In fact, Kris decided to address these rumors on Facebook: “To address rumors… I am NOT going back to GH. People keep asking me if I’ll be going back to replace Grant-I wont be. Besides, if that spot was open for grabs-Steve would deserve it. So, if i were offered it I would say no.”
So there you have it.
It’s always possible that Jason Hawes will lead the team as the lone lead investigator, but the show isn’t set up for solo investigations. This means Jason will not be investigating alone and in the past when Grant was absent, it was always Steve who stepped in.
As for what the team will during for those rare investigations that require the team fly to the location, well they will probably do what they always do. In the past, Steve would stay back at TAPS headquarters and the team would either replace Steve with another investigator or they just investigate with a smaller team.
Either way, this is great news. Steve Gonsalves really is the best person to replace Grant Wilson.
The new season of Ghost Hunters will premiere in September!
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Welcome to 2011 and the fresh white expanse of the unknown. I am sharing some of my favorite links to the art/fashion blogs and websites where I gain my daily inspiration and the fuel to press on during more difficult times.
Ecco*Eco is 'simply' a (non-commercial) space for creating community and shared ideas. I want to make sure that you know that I am working on your behalf so that you can keep doing the amazing work that you do. I want us all to succeed in making this world a more beautiful and sustainable place.
Folks often ask me how I raise two toddlers, live in multiple cities, tend to aging family, write on a weekly basis, create art, and try to give back. It is all possible because I do not see any other way of living. Doing one makes the other possible. I want you to soak up this vast landscape as well as you cast your net out over 2011.
Let's do it. I am itching to get started.

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Oregon Revised Statutes Protection from Fire § 477.993
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(1) Violation of any of the provisions of ORS 477.510, 477.515, 477.535 to 477.550, 477.565, 477.615, 477.625, 477.635 to 477.670, 477.695, 477.710, 477.720 or 477.740, or any rule or order adopted pursuant thereto, is a violation punishable as follows:
(a) For the first offense, as a Class D violation.
(b) For the second offense, as a Class C violation.
(c) For the third offense, as a Class A violation.
(2) Multiple violations of any single requirement of this chapter, or of any rule or order adopted pursuant thereto, in an operation area shall be considered a single violation. However, each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate violation.
(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, violations of any of the statutes listed in subsection (1) of this section which proximately cause human injury, loss of human life or property damage of $10,000 or more, and unauthorized entry into a fire scene secured under the authority of ORS 477.365 (1)(f), may be punishable as a Class A misdemeanor.
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First Responders Discounts
We at Patriot Armory would like to give back to those that have given so much...
FIREFIGHTERS & EMT
God bless the men & women that protect and serve this great country!
No need to have all your money up front. Just put 20% down and take up to 4 months to pay off the rest with no interest! (For purchases up to $3000; larger purchases may require a larger down payment)
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In the video, above, Shust sings “My Hope Is in You,” a powerful song of faith sung against the images of a couple having to cling to their faith during a nightmare event.
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The best part of a concert for Dove Award-winning composer and classically trained vocalist Aaron Shust is when he steps away from the microphone to hear the audience members singing praise all together.
“Where ever I am, I want it to be a worship setting,” Shust said in an interview with The Huntsville Times on Friday. “My favorite moments in a concert are the times when people can sing along – it allows people to engage.”
Shust will appear in a solo concert in the Huntsville area on Sunday, July 14, 2013, at 7 p.m., at Asbury United Methodist Church, 980 Hughes Road in Madison. The free concert is co-sponsored by WAY-FM.
Shust will be appearing in Huntsville two days before his fifth album, “Morning Rises,” is released.
“Morning Rises” is a collection of songs written in the last few years as Shust, his wife and three sons, 6, 4 and 18 months, met life-threatening health challenges.
Both Nicky, 4, and Michael, the baby, have skated on the verge of death. Michael, who had to undergo heart surgery shortly after birth, also has Down Syndrome.
Facing the very real possibility that his sons could die brought Shust to one of the crossroads of life where he felt had two options.
“I could choose to turn my back on God -- or I could remember, as Jeremiah 29:11 promises, that God has a plan, not to harm, but to give us a future and a hope,” Shust said.
In his case, Shust said, the deepest prayers of his heart have been answered, and his boys are doing well. Michael has even experienced a miraculous restoration of hearing. But whatever life brings, Shust said, his response has to be the same.
“I am taking a cue from Job – his response to tragedy was praise: ‘The Lord gives. The Lords takes away – blessed be the name of the Lord.’ I’m sure he prayed with tears, but that’s how I want to respond,” Shust said. “God is in control. God is love. God is trustworthy and the same every day.”
Prayer for faith
But even his ability to stand in faith during a father’s nightmare, Shust said, is a gift from God, one of the “gifts of the Spirit” listed by Paul in Galatians 5. Shust said his own testimony doesn’t include the teenaged or young adult wild-child story.
“I remember, at 14, on a Sunday evening, hearing some of the high school kids give their testimony – and they all had such depressing stories of falling away from faith and making bad decisions,” Shust said. “It scared me. I prayed, ‘Lord is that what’s coming for me? God, keep me from doing that. Let my faith stay strong.’”
Shust prayed that prayer while he sat in the pew of the family-sized, 110-member church where, now, he and his wife take their own children and where he leads worship with the church band except when he’s on the road. The family moved back to that church in Pittsburgh after Shust had been a worship leader for a church in Georgia with some 3,000 members.
Moving home returned him to the church his grandmother had joined during World War II, where his parents were married, where he himself was baptized. And it brings him to the quiet center of worship.
“I love the lights, the sound, the rock band,” Shust said, “but it’s also important to strip it back to just a piano and one voice, a guitar and one voice – to make sure that we are able to worship without the artificial emotion that can come with the big sound.”
Shust said performing without his band and without the festival effects of a tour challenges him as a singer, a storyteller, and as a music minister.
“All worship leaders want the music to be good,” Shust said, “but not at the expense of the worship we want to bring.”
In the official lyric video of "God of Brilliant Lights," the new single from the forthcoming "Morning Rises," Shust sings one of his songs of praise --
Story updated 7/10/13, 11:15 a.m., to correct the start time to 7 p.m.


Freshly written corporate checks are only part of what’s needed to answer the call from Detroit neighborhoods that are among the last to experience new investment.
Strategies including sustainability, market research and community support are the formula for effectively matching finances with housing and business initiatives that reflect resident interests, experts say. Among the challenges for more conscientious developers and investors is striking a balance between their visions and the collective needs of neighbors who don’t want to feel like visitors to their own homes.
A collaborative of such experts, including local developers and funding partners, has begun sharing their visions for promoting sustainable neighborhoods that lack significant resources.
The combined efforts of the Detroit Strategic Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI), which includes Invest Detroit, Detroit Development Fund and Opportunity Resource Fund, are expected to make a positive impact in District 2 and throughout the city well into the future. Representatives of the three investment agencies shared with TheHUB some of their current plans for the community, including a $10-million investment in each of three targeted areas across the city.


Gallagher M300 Plug-in Charger
The M300 is a reliable electric fence Energizer, powering up to 85 acres / 35ha; 25km / 15 miles of multiwire fence. Ideally suited for small pastures.
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As the mutual fund industry continues to battle back from the scandal, popular sentiment is that investor confidence is rising. But don't count former Business Week writer Gary Weiss among the faithful and don't even get him started about hedge funds.
A recent review by The Philadelphia Inquirer of Weiss' new book, "Wall Street Versus America: The Rampant Greed and Dishonesty That Imperil Your Portfolio," reveals a "scathing examination" of the fund industry.
"Mutual funds dare to be average. In fact, they dare to be lousy," Weiss writes in what The Inquirer calls one of the book's "kinder, gentler" passages.
But it isn't groundless rhetoric. Weiss bases his assertion on plenty of data, such as how badly mutual funds have underperformed the market since 1970 and how index funds are the wiser choice.
He considers investing in a mutual fund a dumb move and one where the investor simply pays some else to "do a lousy" job of managing their money.
He concedes, "Hey it's your money. There are a lot of worse things you can do with all your bucks than giving them to even a mediocre mutual fund - such as, for example, giving them to a mediocre hedge fund," Weiss said. "If supporting the lifestyle of a mediocre fund manager is your favorite charity, who am I to stop you?"
Weiss claims the only thing that hedge funds are good for are charging ridiculous fees.
Surprisingly, Weiss' assault on the money management industry funds doesn't include a call for stricter regulation.
Instead he recommends that investors better educate themselves to avoid being misled by Wall Street and to pressure lawmakers into passing legislation that would force the industry to clean itself up.
The staff of Money Management Executive ("MME") has prepared these capsule summaries based on reports published by the news sources to which they are attributed. Those news sources are not associated with MME, and have not prepared, sponsored, endorsed, or approved these summaries.

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Year’s first West Nile virus case reported in Tennessee
The year’s first case of West Nile virus in a human has been reported in West Tennessee and confirmed by the Tennessee Department of Health.
The Shelby County resident who contracted the virus is now recovering, but the Department of Health is now concerned that Tennessee residents adequately protect themselves when they go outside this summer.
“West Nile has been present in our state since 2001, and along with recent news about chikungunya virus is a reminder mosquitoes can carry disease and sometimes death,” Health Commissioner John Dreyzehner said in a media release.
Last year, 24 cases of West Nile virus were reported in Tennessee. Three of those resulted in deaths.
Symptoms of West Nile include fever and head and body aches, which will last only a few days, according to the release. There is no vaccination for West Nile virus in humans. However, it cannot be spread from one person to another — only through the bite of an infected mosquito.
The health department warns that there is no guaranteed way to prevent contraction of West Nile, but preventive measures include using bug spray with DEET or wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants rather than shorts.
Reach Maranda Faris at 615-259-8062.
REDUCING CHANCES OF WEST NILE VIRUS
• Use insect repellents with DEET, Picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus.
• Use products containing the chemical permethrin and on clothing, shoes, bed netting and camping gear. These products are not intended to be used on skin.
• Avoid scented products, which attract mosquitoes.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when going outside. Loose-fitting clothing prevents mosquito bites through fabric.
• Eliminate standing water. Puddles of water are a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
• Keep wading pools empty when not in use.
• Keep windows and doors closed or covered with screens to keep mosquitoes from entering homes.

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I took my car so get the key programming taken care of and I’m being told it is operating correctly. Doesn’t seem right. So here is how it is working. With car locked using the remote unlock the car and put key in ignition and it starts. Leave car unlocked and put key in the ignition and no start. Won’t recognize key. So if the remote battery goes dead I wouldn’t be able to start the car.


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Suspect in Custody Following Hazleton Shooting
HAZLETON, Pa. -- A man is facing charges after Hazleton police say he shot a young woman in the stomach overnight.Police say Roberto Alvarez-Marquez shot a 19-year-old woman around 2 a.m. Sunday.Alvarez-Marquez was taken into custody at a hospital and is locked up on aggravated assault charges. Poli
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When officers arrived on the scene, they observed a man, later identified as Alvarez-Marquez, causing a disturbance and fighting with hospital security.
Three charged with having $70K worth of drugs in Shenandoah
Article ToolsFont size–+FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE / STAFF WRITER Drugs, cash, weapons and more were confiscated by law enforcement during a raid Friday in Shenandoah.
Woman shot in abdomen; suspect in custody
At Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton, police found Roberto Alvarez Marquez, 30, Hazleton, causing a disturbance and fighting with security, police wrote.
Star diver Saras earns place in Hazleton Area Sports Hall of Fame
Article ToolsFont size–+Ginny Saras poses inside the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Saras, a diving standout at Hazleton Area High School and Clarion University last decade, will be inducted into the Hazleton Area Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 16.
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$20K reward offered for SJ native accused of Trump death threat
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Fire at Northwest Area High School
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Police involved in 1968 abuse complaint, but priest remained
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Man sent to state prison for raping child, filming act
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The British government has provoked anger from environmental campaigners by approving a controversial new coal mine in Cumbria.
Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove granted planning permission for what would be the the first new site in the UK in 30 years after years of delay from the government.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) said the coal from the mine near Whitehaven, to be known as Woodhouse Colliery, will be used for the production of steel and not for power generation.
Friends of the Earth described it as an "appalling decision" that will damage the fight against the climate crisis while not replacing Russian coal.
DLUHC said Mr Gove "agreed to grant planning permission for a new metallurgical coal mine in Cumbria as recommended by the independent planning inspector".
"This coal will be used for the production of steel and would otherwise need to be imported. It will not be used for power generation," a statement read.
"The mine seeks to be net zero in its operations and is expected to contribute to local employment and the wider economy."
Labour shadow climate secretary Ed Miliband said it is "no solution to the energy crisis, it does not offer secure, long-term jobs, and it marks this government giving up on all pretence of climate leadership".
"Waving this mine through further cements Rishi Sunak as an out of date fossil fuel PM in a renewable age," the MP said.
The move also threatens to anger some Conservative MPs, who were opposing the mine.
Friends of the Earth campaigner Tony Bosworth said: "Approving this mine is a misguided and deeply damaging mistake that flies in the face of all the evidence.
"The mine isn't needed, will add to global climate emissions, and won't replace Russian coal."


Legal experts say San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts could face a criminal investigation, if allegations that he misused public funds are true.
Roberts’ former scheduler Diane Porter filed a claim against San Diego County Wednesday, alleging the supervisor spent county time and money on campaigning, pursued an “inappropriate” relationship with staffer and chauffeur Harold Meza and retaliated against employees who spoke up.
In a statement sent to NBC 7 Thursday, Roberts said, “I am disheartened to see the allegations contained in one former employee’s complaint that was filed with the County on Wednesday. This claim contains many inaccuracies. I am confident that if this matter advances further, the inaccuracies will be proven for what they are. As the allegations currently present a threat of litigation, I cannot discuss them further at this time.”
Legal experts tell NBC7 Investigates three of the accusations in Porter’s claim against the County and Roberts have the potential of sparking a criminal investigation, if they are true.
The allegations are:
- Roberts spent slightly just under $1,000 on personalized baseball cards and then asked Porter to “make them disappear.”
- Roberts offered a staffer money and a higher position to tell Human Resources that Porter was lying.
- Roberts double-dipped into the county car allowance benefit by accepting $1,000 per month for his personal car, but then used a county vehicle.
“It could segue into some criminal action, if his intent was to commit a fraud. If his intent was to deceive any accounting of the way that particular amount of money was being used, it could result in some type of criminal investigation and/or prosecution,” Criminal Defense Attorney Marc Carlos said.
The attorney said if Roberts’ goal was to spend more time with Meza, it could provide him with legal cover from prosecution because the intent was not fraud.
Legal analyst Dan Eaton said what stands out about the complaint is that it alleges public money was used for private purposes.
“That’s not allowed under civil law and not allowed under certain criminal statutes in the state of California as well,” Eaton said. “When you are in a position of public trust, the assumption --and indeed the mandate -- is that any resources that are entrusted to you will be used for the public good. “
Easton said if any agency were to investigate Porter’s claims, it would likely be the Attorney General’s office.
Speaking exclusively to NBC7, San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said she cannot comment on any potential cases, but she did say that in general, she does have jurisdiction for public integrity cases in the county, whether they involve county supervisors or not.
Porter’s claim describes Roberts’ declining relationship with his 11staff members, seven of whom resigned since the beginning of the year. She said much of the turmoil came from the supervisor’s relationship with Meza.
"When you allow your relationship to affect that many people," Porter said in an exclusive interview with NBC 7 Investigates Wednesday, "and you can’t see that that’s what’s causing all the problems in the office, and you’re allowing one person to just do nothing during the day and take home a paycheck, and then you’re paying him to drive but you’re getting money for your car because you’re supposed to be using your car, it’s just — it’s just not right.”
On trips to Brawley and the Colorado River, Roberts and Meza shared a room, Porter said. His chief of staff at the time, Glynnis Vaughan, confronted the supervisor about the situation, telling him it is not right to share with a staffer.
When Vaughan and Porter took their complaints to Human Resources, Roberts was told what they said, and he repeated them to Porter in a phone call later that night, she told NBC 7 Investigates.
Porter said HR first told her she would be transferred elsewhere in the county. But then, she was told she had to return to work in Roberts’ office.
On April 1, another Roberts' staffer called Porter with a warning. She said Roberts was planning on firing Porter because he blamed her for the problems in the office. The staffer told Porter she was offered the official deputy chief of staff position with a pay raise, and in exchange, she would have to go to HR and tell them Porter's reports were a lie.
Instead Porter resigned on April 14, following Vaughan's resignation.
Porter’s claim asks for a lump sum payment of $250,000 to settle the case with the county. On Monday, the board of supervisors said any legal settlement made with Roberts’ former employees will be paid by Roberts’ personal funds, not public money.


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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Why is it that some people won't shovel the sidewalk in front of their houses after it snows? Now I understand if that person is not physically able to shovel the snow. Say if you are physically disabled, or elderly, or have had surgery recently, or are dead, then I understand not being able to shovel any snow. But if they are someone who is perfectly able to shovel snow, and they won't shovel their sidewalk, then why don't they? What is worse is that some will shovel their walkway, and they will shovel out their driveway, but not they're sidewalk! What is the point in doing that for anyways if you are not going to shovel your sidewalk? I see that and it really makes me mad, because to me it says, "I can do it, but I'm to lazy to do it and don't give enough of a damn about other people to shovel my sidewalk."
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Some people really need to learn to either put their dogs on a leash or in a fence. If your dog is a big dog, and tends to go off wondering around the neighborhood and bark at people, then you really do need to do something that will keep it from doing that, otherwise someone will call the dog catcher and haul it off to the pound.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
What the heck is the point in having in having a friends limit on Facebook? Myspace doesn't do it. Are they trying to prevent a page from getting to clogged from posts from friends? I think 5,000 friends can do that. Heck, 50 friends can that. It's true, you can create a fan group with an unlimited number of fans, but ...for some people the feeling isn't the same, plus sometimes they're just created and left alone.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Apparently there are some people whom have no idea what "rock music" really is. Kenny G (a name I would never put in in the same sentence with either the words "rock" or "music") has, according to AOL music, has done a "rock song" Weezer (another name I would never put in in the same sentence with either the words "rock" or "music"). Does no one know what "rock music" is anymore, or for that matter, what "music" is anymore?
If there is one thing I have learned, it's that people are going to do what they want to do and thats it. You say say whatever you want to say to a person, you can advise them that what they are doing will in the end just break but in the end, they will do what they want.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Is it possible, just possible, to be opposed to something, and not attack people over the Internet, and not act like a complete jackass? I was reading an article about how Maine will end up allowing same gender marriage after the November election if the voters there approve it, but some of the comments that readers could post at the bottom of the page were some of the most ignorant and quite frankly, hate filled things I have read... for the past couple of days at least. And this is just one issue. Everything these days, regardless of what it is, seems to attract people whom seems to think they have every right to start bashing people with language that sounds similar to (or in fact is) hate speech. Maybe those people don't know that it is possible that you can not like something, and still be respectful, or, not say anything at all.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Anybody here who watches NASCAR knows that these drivers get the majority of their money from sponsors, and some of those drivers are sponsored by companies who's products are alcoholic drinks, something that causes about half of all the automobile fatalities in this country, yet there are no regulations on the sponsorship of such products for NASCAR, but try to put one little advertisement for a cigarette company on a car, and the federal government gets up in an uproar. I've never heard of one smoker ever causing a crash just because they smoked a couple of packs before they got in their car and drove off somewhere, yet I've heard plenty of stories where a person has drank a couple of beers, and had a car crash that killed someone. Now I'm not saying we should make it illegal for beer and whiskey companies to sponsor car races, but let cigarette companies sponsor some drivers too, and make these races look a tad bit less ironic.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
I am getting sick and tired of hearing about how some people are getting only a few years (or sometimes no time at all) for molesting children, and about how people who murder children do not get a death sentence, and sometimes actually have a chance to get out of prison at some point in time, and not in a pine board box like they should. And the sickest thing is is that some of those people actually try to make excuses for their actions. Well I don't care, because their is no excuse for hurting a child, there is no excuse for molesting a child, and there is defiantly no excuse for murdering a child. Anyone who molests a child should go to jail for till they are old and gray, or until they are dead. And anyone who murders a child should be executed. I understand about showing mercy, but some people are just beyond mercy.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
What the hell has happened to vampires? Back a few years ago vampires in movies and TV were what vampires were truly meant to be, violent, gory, and blood thirsty (literally). Now with movies like "Twilight" and TV shows like "The Vampires Diaries", and the novels those two franchises come from, vampires are now looking more like they belong on an episode of "One Tree Hill" rather than what they are truly made for, horror, like Dracula, or even better, 30 Days of Night.
Monday, September 28, 2009
I wonder why people get upset whenever they hear the word "fuck" on TV. It's just a word, and is it really something to get upset about? I know some people, parents especially, get upset whenever they and their kids hear the word "fuck" on TV, but whats the big deal, because it is not as if a kid is not going hear it from someone else like a friend, or someone walking down the street, or the parents themselves.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
This week a mentally ill murderer in California, who had tried to escape once before, was captured and brought back to the asylum from which he was locked up at after he escape on a field trip to a state fair. Let me repeat this, because it bares repeating. This guy is a insane murderer, who tried to escape before, and the doctors and the officials at the asylum that he was at decided it was okay to let this person go to a place that is crowded that he could, obviously now, easily slipped away the hospital workers that were suppose to be watching him, and literally be a danger to everyone. Do these people not have any common sense?
Monday, September 21, 2009
The lawmakers in this state passed a law a few years ago requiring restuarants not to cook beef rare or medium rare anymore? I guess the lawmakers did that because of fear of someone dying of food poisoning. I've got allot higher chances of dying because of someone at the bar who's knocked back one to many long island ice teas then I do from a hamburger with pink meat inside of it. I'm an adult, I can drink and smoke if I choose to, I don't need the government to tell me how to eat my steak.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
I did my daily walk earlier and I saw something that I felt should not have been happening. The City of Roanoke was having some of it's workers tear up one of the streets to get it ready to be repaved. I don't have any problems with that, but I do have a problem with that being done on a Sunday. I would think that Sunday would be the one day the city wouldn't make anyone work unless it was one of those kinds of jobs where you needed people on the job 24/7. It's not right in my opinion.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Who ever said that computers would make our lives easier, was an idiot. That would only be true if the computer was enough to handle whatever programing was on it instantly and never had any errors, and as fare as I can tell, there is no such thing as a computer that does that, except for maybe the older ones from the 80's and early 90's. Even having one error can really piss a person off, but who has ever heard of a computer having just one error, unless they mean on error after another.
Why can't some parents try a little harder to control their children's bad behavior in public places. There have been many times where my nerves have been rattled in a restaurant or some other public place because of some screaming kids who won't stop stop acting up. Whats worse is that many of these times their parents don't even try to take control of their kid's behavior, other than maybe telling them to stop it, which does not work, and sometimes they just let their kids run wild. Please parents, if your kid acts up in public, teach him or her to stop doing that.
Is it just me, or does it seem that more and more people are losing all sense and civility when they come onto the internet. I understand why some people act differently over the internet, as they feel that they are more free to express themselves, but there is a fine line between being more open and negative, if not destructive behavior over the internet.


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DONETSK, Ukraine (Reuters) - Seven people were killed on Friday when an explosion caused by leaking gas tore through a coal mine near the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk, local authorities said.
Altogether 52 miners were working at a depth of 1,300 metres when the accident occurred at the Skochinsky mine. Apart from the seven killed, an eighth miner was taken to hospital with injuries.
Energy Minister Yuri Prodan told parliament in the capital Kiev that there had been violations of safety regulations and the prosecutor general's office formally opened an inquiry into the circumstances of the accident.
(Reporting by Lina Kushch; Writing By Richard Balmforth; Editing by Alison Williams)
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