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An update on D.C.'s loanees plus a look at Daniel Woolard's recent offensive explosion
After seeing his defensive unit give up five goals in D.C.'s mid-week defeat at San Jose, Daniel Woolard wasn't very keen on discussing his individual offensive exploits late Wednesday night.
"We weren't very good defensively tonight and that hurt us," Woolard answered matter-of-factly via telephone from the visitors' locker room at Buck Shaw Stadium.
After seeing his defensive unit give up fivegoals in D.C.'s mid-week defeat at San Jose, Daniel Woolard wasn't very keen ondiscussing his individual offensive exploits late Wednesday night.
"We weren't very good defensively tonightand that hurt us," Woolard answered matter-of-factly via telephone fromthe visitors' locker room at Buck Shaw Stadium.
While it may be hard to disagree with Woolard'sassessment, it's also worth noting the 28-year-old's impact on an attack thathas now scored ten goals in the club's last three matches. When he earned a spot in United'sstarting eleven last year, most assumed Woolard's lockdown defending would comeat the expense of any offensive contributions from the left back spot. But just days after notching two assistsagainst Houston, Woolard scored his first goal of 2012 on a beautiful divingheader in the 64th minute.
"With all the guys that we have, any extraman getting forward is going to help score goals," noted Woolard of hisincreased offensive output. "We have so many guys that teams have to key on, it gives otherplayers an opportunity to get open more and I think that is what has happenedwith me."
Before D.C. United even took the field at BuckShaw, one member of the Black-and-Red had already put in his day's work. On loan with the Ft. LauderdaleStrikers of the NASL, Conor Shanosky played the full ninety minutes in a 3-3draw with the Carolina Railhawks earlier Wednesday night.
"To be able to play in competitive matchesis something that I've been missing a lot," said the 20-year-old UnitedAcademy product that has yet to make a first-team appearance for theBlack-and-Red. "It's hugereally and it has been good for my development. You can't really replicate a first team match with stuff onthe line and the overall competition."
In addition to earning meaningful minutes,Shanosky is displaying noteworthy versatility during his loan spell. While serving mostly as a centralmidfield, the Potomac Falls High School product was dropped into the center ofdefense when a red card forced Strikers' coach Daryl Shore to shuffle his backline. So far this season, Shanoskyhas played all but 23 minutes for a Ft. Lauderdale side that sits behind onlyPuerto Rico in the NASL standings.
Another United loanee is making quite thereturn to the club where he spent most of 2011. Andrew Dykstra, now on his second loan spell of the season with the Charleston Battery, picked up USL PRO Goalkeeper of the Week honors forhis four-save performance in a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.
"As a goalkeeper, just getting game timeis important for our development and understanding of what we see and how weread the game," said Dykstra of his stint in the third division. "The games are really kind of thething that I'm taking advantage of by being here."
After signing with D.C. this preseason, Dykstra credited his time 2011 Charleston stint with giving him theconfidence necessary to earn a second chance in MLS. The 26-year-old goalkeeper, who is set to return to Unitedon May 20, has recorded a pair of shutouts and a 2-1 record since joining theBattery earlier this year.
Houston coach Dominic Kinnear already has an eye on the Eastern Conference table
D.C. United held a closed training session Friday morning as the club made final preparations for Saturday's match against the Houston Dynamo. A few notes from around RFK:
While it's easy to brush off a late April match as 'just another game', D.C. United fans should be cautious about underestimating the importance of Saturday's encounter with Houston.
Most might think it too early to start talking standings and - gasp - playoffs, but Saturday's opponents are already in that frame of mind.
D.C. United held a closed training session Friday morning as the club made final preparations for Saturday's match against the Houston Dynamo. A few notes from around RFK:
While it's easy to brush off a late April matchas 'just another game', D.C. United fans should be cautious aboutunderestimating the importance of Saturday's encounter with Houston.
Most might think it too early to start talkingstandings and - gasp - playoffs, but Saturday's opponents are already in thatframe of mind.
"They are all important," saidHouston coach Domnic Kinnear early this week. "It is the sixth game of the season but they have alittle bit of a lead on us in the standings."
Kinnear's early focus on the Eastern Conferencetable is far from premature. OnMay 15 of last year, the Black-and-Red sat sixth in the Eastern Conference,just one spot ahead of where the club finished the 2011 regular season. United are presently in second placeheading into the weekend, a marked improvement as D.C.approaches the one-quarter mark of its schedule.
How do you improve upon a hat trick?
That's the question facing Chris Pontius afterhis brilliant performance against New York last Sunday. The midfielder-turned-forward spentmuch of practice this week doing some 'on the job' training for his newposition.
"I still have a lot to learn," the24-year-old admitted on Thursday. "The runs are different, and you basically play with your back togoal a lot of times. I have to bestronger on the ball and just learn to play off whoever is up there."
Pontius' hat trick pushed him into a four-waytie for fourth place on the MLS scoring charts. Of the league's top scorers, the Californian is one of themost efficient, scoring his four goals on just eleven shots.
Holding midfielder Marcelo Saragosa rejoined the club on Wednesday after returning to Brazil following his father's sudden passing two weeks ago. On Friday, D.C. head coach Ben Olsenwouldn't say whether Saragosa would be available for selection on Saturday, butseemed optimistic.
"He looks fine," United's taskmasterreplied when asked about Saragosa's fitness.
The Brazilian's return is a welcome boost for a United centralmidfield that needs some depth. Since returning from Olympic qualifying duty - where he played three matchesin five days - Perry Kitchen has been on the field for every minute of D.C.'slast five contests.
D.C. captain Dwayne De Rosario shares hometown with Caps' hero Ward
Dwayne De Rosario and Joel Ward
When Capitals' Right Wing Joel Ward scored nearly three minutes into overtime to seal Washington's Game 7 win over Boston, most of D.C. exploded in celebration. United captain Dwayne De Rosario - who attended two of the three first-round playoff games at Verizon Center - was no different.
"I was yelling," DeRo said of his reaction to Ward's game-winning effort. "I was sitting there watching the game and I was like - Joel scored - [There might have been] a couple profanities in there."
Introduced by a mutual friend, Ward and De Rosario have actually known each other for years. The pair hail from the working-class Toronto suburb of Scarborough, Ontario and both have Caribbean roots. Ward's parents are originally from Barbados, while De Rosario is the son of Guyanese immigrants to Canada.
"To have a fellow Torontonian doing big things for D.C. is good," said the reigning Volkswagen MLS MVP. "I'm happy for him."
As a youngster, De Rosario was a big fan of the dominant Edmonton Oilers teams of the 1980's. While he admits to still being a supporter of his struggling hometown Maple Leafs, DeRo quickly adopted the Caps after moving to Washington last summer.
Apparently, United's captain knows a thing or two about hockey as he correctly picked both the outcome and exact score of Game 7 earlier in the week. For proof, check out Tuesday's practice notes.
Before being traded to D.C., Danny Cruz spent his first three MLS seasons in Houston
Just over 48 hours from Saturday's Armed Forces and Veterans Appreciation Day showdown with the Houston Dynamo, D.C. United underwent a brief training session Thursday morning. Here are a few notes from the training grounds outside RFK.
Much has been written of late about thedifficult decisions Ben Olsen has had to make in light of thebetter-than-expected play D.C. is getting out of players who started the 2012season on the bench. Nick DeLeon,Danny Cruz, Maicon Santos, Emiliano Dudar and Joe Willis have all earnedstarting spots despite being reserves less than two months ago against KansasCity. With so many choices Olsenhas shown an early willingness to mix up his line-up, but that may soon change.
"I hope we can get a consistent team outthere that has a very good rhythm," United's coach said this week. "But if we go down a guy or two or[have] suspensions or something like that we are covered."
Whatever issues might arise from having morecapable players than the minutes to satisfy them all are outweighed by thelessons Olsen learned in 2011.
"We've been caught with having 12 or 13[options]," he added. "Then you get a couple of injuries and now you are down the rosterand you are relying on guys that probably shouldn't be out there."
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All week Danny Cruz has faced questions aboutpreparing to face his former team, and the emotional winger has acknowledgedthe need to keep his feelings in check when kickoff comes Saturday night.
While Cruz has said he has no ill-will towardshis former club, the 22-year-old isn't denying the extra motivation he's foundin looking to prove that Houston's decision to trade him away was the wrongchoice.
"I was a big piece of that puzzle,"Cruz noted. "But, I was alwaysswept under the rug - I felt like - and it's hard when you don't feel like you aregetting a little bit of respect."
Cruz isn't exaggerating his role with theDynamo. After he was re-insertedinto the starting lineup following a 1-1 draw with Chicago on October 1 of last year, Houstonwon five straight matches before falling 1-0 to Los Angeles in MLSCup.
With a valuable three points locked away thanks to Sunday's dominant performance, D.C. United returned to training on Tuesday. Here are a few notes from the late morning session.
While D.C. United trained early Tuesday morning, the Olympic soccer draw took place a half-world away at Wembley Stadium. The Black-and-Red's lone representative in London will be Andy Najar, who has said previously that he thinks his Honduran side could medal.
Los Catrachos will be paired with Spain, Japan and Morocco in Group D. Spain won the Under-21 European Championship last year and Najar already has his heart set on proving himself against some of the best young talent in the world.
"Spain is a team that has players who have proven themselves from a very young age," Najar said Tuesday in a Spanish Language interview. "It's going to be a great experience for us to play against them. That game will give us all great ambition to prove ourselves in Europe. We will show what we can do and leave it all on the field."
Spain and Honduras will meet on July 29 in Newcastle.
With full-fledged battles for playing time occurring all over the field, United supporters may have been surprised to see the unheralded Lewis Neal brought on as a sub in each of the Black-and-Red's two most recent matches. After training on Tuesday, Neal discussed the competitive atmosphere in which the Englishman has stood out enough to earn back-to-back appearances.
"The staff are watching us closely in training and the standards of training have been very high these last few weeks," said Neal, who replaced Chris Pontius in the 88th minute against New York. "Everybody is fighting for a place and nobody wants to lose their [spot]. For those of us who don't have [a starting spot] we are working our socks off to try and get one. It's making for an all-around good team spirit and everyone wanting to do their best to try and keep their [spot]."
As United prepares for its Saturday evening showdown with Eastern Conference foe Houston, D.C.'s players are keeping a close eye on the Washington Capitals playoff run. Defender Perry Kitchen caught the hockey bug while joining Nick DeLeon and Danny Cruz at the Verizon Center for Game 3 of the Boston - Washington series.
"This is new," admitted Kitchen of his fascination with hockey. "I mean I've watched it a little bit before, but it's really growing on me."
One United player who has become a regular at the Verizon Center is midfielder/forward Chris Pontius. During his four years in Washington, Pontius - who like Kitchen did not grow up a hockey fan - has quickly transformed into an ardent Caps' supporter.
"I would say that it's very similar in the way that it's played," noted Pontius, comparing hockey to soccer. "The free flowing play [is similar], but hockey is a little bit faster."
"I think the Caps are going to beat them. I think 2-1," added Dwayne De Rosario - a lifelong hockey fan - when asked for a Game 7 prediction. "I don't know what it is, but I think the Caps play better away from home."
DC's players make their predictions for Saturday's Real Madrid - Barcelona clash
After a day off on Thursday, United's players returned to RFK for a full training session Friday morning. A few updates from the practice pitch:
After missing Wednesday night's draw with Montreal while recovering from a strained hamstring, Emiliano Dudar practiced fully on Friday. Dudar said after practice that he expected to be ready on Sunday, which would provide some much needed experience along D.C.'s back four. Following the session, Ben Olsen spoke about his decision to hold the Argentine out against Montreal.
After a day off on Thursday, United's players returned to RFK for a full training session Friday morning. A few updates from the practice pitch:
After missing Wednesday night's draw withMontreal while recovering from a strained hamstring, Emiliano Dudar practicedfully on Friday. Dudar said afterpractice that he expected to be ready on Sunday, which would provide some muchneeded experience along D.C.'s back four. Following the session, Ben Olsen spoke about his decision to hold theArgentine out against Montreal.
"He maybe could have got through the lastgame," Olsen acknowledged. "But with Dejan [Jakovic] out we decided to let him get another dayor two to fully recover."
Jakovic's absence following an ankle sprainleaves D.C. with little depth in defense. Should Dudar return, Robbie Russell would likely return to his morecomfortable spot as a right back after occupying a central role against the Impact.
Of the four MLS teams that employed Dwayne DeRosario before his arrival in D.C., none has managed to escape the reigningleague MVP's wrath. DeRo alwaysseems to save his best performances for former clubs and Sunday willprovide him another opportunity against a New York side that traded him awaylast June.
"I don't know why that is, I can't put myfinger on it," DeRo responded when asked about his track record againstformer employers. "I'm definitelyover all that stuff that went on last year. It's a new year, a new season. The main thing now is getting our guys [totally]focused."
De Rosario earned the 2011 Volkswagen MLS MVPthanks to the thirteen goals he scored after being traded to Washington, andsix of those tallies came against teams for which he once played. DeRo found the net against Toronto (hattrick), San Jose (twice) and notched the game-winner against the Red Bulls justtwelve days after they had shipped him south.
With their showdown against New York slated forSunday, many of United's players will be watching another classic this weekend as Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in a match that will go a long way toward determining La Liga's champion.
We asked a few playersfor predictions on the Saturday afternoon affair:
Brandon McDonald: Barcelona
Comment: "Anybody who knows anything aboutfootball will take Barcelona. Theyare the team of our generation."
Maicon Santos: Barcelona
Comment (translated): "I don't know whatthe final score will be, because with Barca you never know."
Dwayne De Rosario: Barcelona
Comment: "Barca all the way baby. I'vealways liked Barca since I was a kid. The football they play, I admire it.
Emiliano Dudar: Barcelona
Comment (translated): "Barcelona becausethey are the better team and because Cristiano Ronaldo is arrogant and I can'tstand him!"
Danny Cruz: Real Madrid
Comment: "Because everyone loves Barcelona."
D.C. forward Josh Wolff has played alongside Montreal's coach and its captain
Less than 48 hours removed from a road win against New England, D.C. United's players were back at work early Monday morning. Though Mondays are usually off days for the Black-and-Red, Ben Olsen and his crew must prepare for a quick turnaround with Wednesday night's clash against Montreal looming. Here are a few notes from around RFK.
Less than 48 hours removed from a road win against NewEngland, D.C. United's players were back at work early Monday morning. Though Mondays are usually off days forthe Black-and-Red, Ben Olsen and his crew must prepare for a quick turnaroundwith Wednesday night's clash against Montreal looming. Here are a few notes from around RFK.
While United's central defense has taken some hits over thelast week, there was one hopeful sign at Monday's training session. Ethan White worked separately on someconditioning and ball-work exercises, showing signs of tangible improvement in hissurgically repaired right knee. White underwent surgery on March 13 and was expected to miss around sixweeks.
Also working off to the side was fellow central defenderEmiliano Dudar, who strained his left hamstring late last week. The Argentine was jogging on Monday andhis condition is improving although it is still unclear whether he'll beavailable against the Impact.
Dejan Jakovic, who came off injured in the 60thminute against New England, did not practice.
Though there isn't much videotape on Montreal, D.C. willhave some intimate knowledge of the Impact when the expansion side visits RFKon Wednesday. In addition toplaying alongside Montreal coach Jesse Marsch for five seasons in Chicago, Unitedforward Josh Wolff played with Impact captain Davy Arnaud during his two stintsin Kansas City. After training,Wolff was quick to point out Arnaud's imprint on the Impact.
"He's the captain and I think they live and breathe by hisexample," Wolff said Monday of his former teammate. "They fight, and they get around the ball a lot. It is something that we are going toneed to be aware of."
Wolff and Arnaud played together from 2003 to 2006 and againfrom 2008 to 2010. In fact, thepair tallied their first goals for Kansas City on the same day as both playersscored in a 2-1 win over the then New York MetroStars on June 8, 2003.
United's lovable mascot Talon participated in the 2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday as part of the Events DC float.
Playing with heavy hearts, D.C. United managed a difficult road win in New England
D.C. United pulled off an inspiring win Saturday night in New England. Here are some leftovers from the comeback victory at Gillette Stadium.
When United's players were told early Saturday morning that Marcelo Saragosa's father had passed away unexpectedly in Brazil, the Black-and-Red were - to a man - devastated for their teammate. D.C. entered the match with heavy hearts and with Saragosa not far from their thoughts.
D.C. United pulled off an inspiring winSaturday night in New England. Here are some leftovers from the comeback victory at Gillette Stadium.
When United's players were told early Saturdaymorning that Marcelo Saragosa's father had passed away unexpectedly in Brazil,the Black-and-Red were - to a man - devastated for their teammate. D.C. entered the match with heavyhearts and with Saragosa not far from their thoughts.
"When one of our brothers is going throughsomething like that we all feel his pain," said captain Dwayne DeRosario. "We definitelywanted to go and win this game for him and his family, and I'm grateful we wereable to do that. Now, when helooks at the game sheet he'll see that we won and hopefully it will put alittle smile on his face."
It may not have been easy to pick out on thebroadcast, but - in tribute to the popular midfielder and his father - D.C.wore a black armband against the Revolution.
As Saragosa was planning his return trip toBrazil, Ben Olsen was scrambling for a replacement to fill out D.C.'s matchdayroster. Stephen King was the manager'schoice, but at first, Olsen couldn't get a hold of the steady midfielder.
At dinner in Arlington with his fiancée andsome friends, King checked his phone at around 8:30 Friday night and saw thathe had two missed calls from his head coach. After confirming his availability, the 26-year-old made abeeline for the airport where a 10:00 p.m. flight took him to Providence. From there he took a cab to the teamhotel in Foxborough, where King settled in for a few hours of sleep before a7:00 a.m. wake-up call on Saturday.
For the second straight week, the back fourthat finished the match for United wasn't the same group that started it. Dejan Jakovic's second-half injuryforced Robbie Russell to move inside and Chris Korb to come off the bench. Just like they did against Seattle lastSaturday, D.C.'s makeshift back line held firm in the second half.
"It isn't an ideal situation but it is asource of pride that we came together and did well," Russell said. "Hopefully we can keep four guysout there for ninety minutes and get back to a unit that works welltogether."
"We believe in our subs," addedOlsen. "No matter who westart we think we have a group off the bench that can really change thegame."
In addition to praising Russell for his versatility, Olsen singledout Korb, telling reporters after the match that the second-year defender'brought a lot to the game'.
A few notes as D.C. United prepares for the club's lone road match in April
After a rare day off on Wednesday, United's players were back at RFK Thursday for preparations ahead of Friday's departure for New England. Afterwards, we caught up on some of the key storylines ahead of Saturday's Eastern Conference clash.
About halfway through Thursday's intense training session,captain Dwayne De Rosario called a players-only huddle at midfield. Though he didn't discuss the specificsof what was said, veteran defender Robbie Russell spoke after practice aboutthe message shared during the brief meeting.
"It's an attempt by DeRo to get us together and voice someopinions when we get choppy with each other," said Russell. "[He's] trying to keep us on point andfocused and that we are all working together towards one goal. Sometimes tempers get heated but that'snot what is important, it's the objective that's important."
When United visits New England on Saturday it will be apseudo-homecoming for Russell, who spent most of his teen years in Amherst,Massachusetts. Despite coming offinjured against Seattle, Russell trained fully Thursday and should be fit forselection in New England.
Since defender Emiliano Dudar's inclusion in the startingeleven, United have allowed just a single goal over the club's last threematches. Despite multiple changesalong D.C.'s back line against Seattle, the experienced Argentine was able toefficiently organize the Black-and-Red's defensive efforts.
"Sure, there were changes, but every player who had to stepin has shown that they are capable," Dudar said Thursday in a Spanish-languageinterview. "Judging from what Isee in practice, I think each player on this team can play at a high enough levelto be a starter."
Since replacing Dejan Jakovic at halftime against LosAngeles, Dudar has not missed a single minute while patrolling the center of D.C.'sdefense.
Bill Hamid was back to his old tricks on Thursday, showingno ill effects from the ankle injury that has hobbled him since returning fromOlympic qualifying duty. Duringone particularly impressive sequence, Hamid denied both Hamdi Salihi and ChrisPontius from point-blank range in a rapid-fire finishing drill.
"Bill looked good," Head Coach Ben Olsen acknowledgedafterwards. "He made some prettyimpressive saves today. I think he'sstill getting his feet under him from the injury, but he looks good."
Although the coach wouldn't go as far as to name a starter, Olsendid confirm after practice that Hamid would join Joe Willis in D.C.'s traveling goalie contingent to New England.
A few storylines from around RFK as United players earn a day off
United's players were given a rare day off on Wednesday as the team prepares for Saturday's road trip to New England. Here are a few storylines from around RFK as the club prepares for Friday's departure to Boston.
Despite the fact that United's players were given the day off, Daniel Woolard was spotted early Wednesday morning in D.C.'s locker room. The young defender has played extremely well of late, and will be the cover feature on the club's Matchday program April 18.
United's players were given a rare day off on Wednesday as the team prepares for Saturday's road trip to New England. Here are a few storylines from around RFK as the club prepares for Friday's departure to Boston.
Despite the fact that United's players were given the dayoff, Daniel Woolard was spotted early Wednesday morning in D.C.'s lockerroom. The young defender hasplayed extremely well of late, and will be the cover feature on the club'sMatchday program April 18.
Below is an excerpt from the article on Woolard, whichchronicles his amazing journey from seldom-recruited high school back to MLSstarter:
"After the last game of our season, I'm thinking I'm fine withmy career being over," Woolard admitted of his attitude followingMidwestern State's elimination from the 2006 NCAA Division II Tournament. "I was thinking morerealistic. I had to finish mydegree and start thinking about what I wanted to do in the working world."
Woolard is tied for third on United in minutes played so farthis season, trailing only Robbie Russell and Dwayne De Rosario.
With Bill Hamid's return to practice earlier this week,United now has two proven goalkeepers to choose from in the coming weeks. Though Ben Olsen wouldn't discussspecifics after Tuesday's training session, D.C.'s coach did acknowledge a heightened competition for multiple spots in his starting eleven.
Later Tuesday afternoon, Joe Willis stopped by the CapitalSoccer Show studios for an interview and spoke briefly on Hamid's return andthe current goalkeeping situation.
"He's a great goalie," Willis said of his teammate. "As an athlete you always want to play. It's always upsetting to sit on the bench, but I trust thecoaches' decisions.
I feel capable of playing and I also have confidence in Bill."
On Monday, a foursome of United representatives made their way to the WhiteHouse Easter Egg Roll. Robbie Russell, Stephen King and Chris Pontius joined head coach BenOlsen in celebrating the 134th installment of the annual tradition.
"How many times do you get to say you went to the White Houseand play with kids out on the lawn?" Pontius told MLSsoccer.com. "We'rebasically just getting them moving, keeping them occupied. We're just trying tomake it fun for the kids."
Though D.C.'s attendees had the shortest commute, the Black-and-Red weren't the only MLS side represented at 1600Pennsylvania Avenue. Members ofthe Philadelphia Union and New York Red Bulls were also in attendance,including former D.C. midfielder Brian Carroll.


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John 11:1–45
As a John scholar, I have always been fascinated with the scribal confusion about Jesus' "I AM" statement: "I am the resurrection and the life." Some of the ancient manuscripts for the Gospel of John omit "and the life," with the assumption that this is a redundancy and that no self-respecting Jesus would repeat himself. This is Martha's misunderstanding, isn't it?
Since starting seminary I've had the opportunity to read
through the Old Testament with a thoroughness I haven't used since my
evangelical youth group days. While building biblical literacy is something
evangelicals do very well, reading the Old Testament now reminds me how my context
shaped how I read the Bible. And it all had to do with sex.
This spring marks the 100th anniversary of the 11th edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica, generally considered the greatest manifestation of the "Great EB."
(The Aedyn Chronicles)
Alister McGrath, one of modern Christianity's foremost theological voices, is writing children's books. The Aedyn Chronicles are a series in which two British siblings, Peter and Julia, are magically transported to the land of Aedyn, once a paradise, where it is their destiny to set things right.
Growing pains at the SBL
As the Society of Biblical Literature has grown in membership, tensions have simmered over the degree to which religious apologetics fits into an organization devoted to critical research.
Many American Catholic bishops have yet to heed Pope Francis's example of simplicity. According to a CNN investigation, ten of 34 active archbishops in the United States live in domiciles worth more than a million dollars. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York City lives in a 15,000-square-foot mansion on Madison Avenue that is worth at least $30 million. Dolan has expressed misgivings about his residence, but so far there are no plans for him to move or to sell the building. In Boston, Cardinal Sean O'Malley lives more simply in a rundown rectory in the city's South End (CNN.com, August).
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Lethal brain residues of DDE2 were determined experimentally in four species of wild birds given dietary dosage of 1,500 ppm DDE until one-half had died, then sacrificing the survivors, chemically analyzing the tissues, and comparing results in dead birds and survivors. In all species, residues of 300 to 400 ppm of DDE in the brain were considered to show increasing likelihood of death from DDE, confirming results of an earlier study with a single species. Body residues (ppm wet weight) were not diagnostic, overlapping grossly in dead birds and survivors, but averaging higher in survivors. Body residues (ppm lipid base), however, were higher in dead birds and did not overlap those in survivors.
Loss rate was followed in grackles fed 1,500 ppm DDE for 7 days, then given untreated feed and sacrificed at intervals of 7, 28, 56, and 112 days. DDE was lost slowly from the bodies, at a rate of 0.30% per day (estimated half-life 229 days). DDE was lost more rapidly from brains, half of the initial concentration being reached in 25 days; concentrations in brains increased thereafter in close correlation with percentage of fat in the body.
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Beware the fine wine fraudsters having another vintage year
The current boom in wine investment is giving scammers the chance to con investors out of thousands of pounds.
Saturday 25 June 2011
Fine wine investment fraud is the latest in a long list of scams and frauds costing UK consumers over £38bn a year, according to the National Fraud Authority.
Returns on fine wines, such as Château Lafite, Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Margaux, have far exceeded those achieved on the stock markets over the last decade, thanks to the rising demand from increasingly affluent emerging economies such as China.
According to the Wilson Drinks Report the Liv-ex Fine Wine index has risen 225 per cent since July 2001, compared to just 5 per cent for the FTSE 100. Even between 2005 and 2010 the wine index rose 188 per cent, compared with 1 per cent for the FTSE. And where there are high investment returns, there are fraudsters.
Gavin Partington, communications director for the Wine and Spirits Trade Association (WSTA), says: "Wine investment fraud has been on the increase recently because the market for fine wines has been so staggeringly successful compared to returns on the stock market. We have come across several cases of fraudsters who have set themselves up as legitimate wine investment companies. I can't talk about individual cases, but I can say losses from this type of fraud run into the millions of pounds."
Buying fine wine while it's still in the barrel – "en primeur" – means that investors can purchase the product far more cheaply compared with when it will have been bottled two or three years later. (Well-known brands from Bordeaux and Burgundy can increase their value several-fold once the vintage has been bottled and released to the general public.) Legitimate wine merchants will then keep the bottled wine secure in temperature-controlled "bonded warehouses" – so you may not even see your investment for many years.
This is a perfect scenario for fraudsters because they can charge money up front; the investor doesn't expect physical delivery of any product; and it will be years before the fraud is discovered.
"The delay between order and delivery does make life very difficult for many consumers wanting to invest in wine," says Partington. "They have to put a lot of trust in businesses, which is why we lay down strict guidelines for our members and try to educate consumers on the questions they should ask before investing. It's about due diligence."
Alun Griffiths, buying director for wine merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd, warns: "Anyone can set themselves up as a wine expert and adviser on wine investment. It's not regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Fraudsters obtain shareholder lists then simply cold call people, emphasising the tax benefits, for example. They'll sound very plausible, but you should never deal with cold callers. There's absolutely no protection for investors, I'm afraid."
Griffiths advises would-be investors to check out the credentials of any wine investment company and be wary if it is a recent start-up. They should also check the prices quoted against published information on specialist websites such as WineSearcher.com and the Liv-Ex Fine Wine 100 Index ( live-ex.com).
The high prices – a bottle of 1986 Château Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac costs around £750 – attract counterfeiters, too, faking labels and passing off plonk as fine wines at auction. For example, the owners of the French Domaine Ponsot label discovered some of its own Clos Saint Denis burgundy at auction claiming to be pre-1982 vintage – impossible since that was the first year they had produced it.
At the other end of the price scale Barking & Dagenham council trading standards officers this month seized 220 bottles of fake Jacob's Creek, a brand owned by drinks giant Pernod Ricard, which were being sold in off-licences and shops throughout Essex.
Corporate ID theft – fraudsters passing themselves off as legitimate companies – is also a problem. In April fraudsters faked a wine merchant's website and email address, placed orders with one of its French suppliers, and made off with £10,000 worth of wine before the fraud was detected.
"There's plenty of anecdotal evidence to suggest corporate ID theft is on the rise," warns Partington.
And this month two men admitted conspiracy to defraud after running a Leeds-based wine scam – SurplusWines.co.uk – purporting to sell cheap wine from restaurants that had gone bust in the recession. In just five days a Belgian fraudster, Denis Lefrancq, took in £380,000 for wine that was never delivered. He then shut down the operation and fled to Prague where he was arrested. His partner, Jeremy Gillis, helped set up the business and even put adverts in newspapers.
The rise in wine fraud has prompted the WSTA, which represents 340 members in the drinks industry, to launch its own fraud prevention unit working with police and customs to combat identity theft, counterfeiting and wine investment fraud. WSTA members will share information about actual or suspected fraudulent activity within the trade and work closely with Operation Sterling, the Metropolitan Police's economic prevention and disruption unit.
But it isn't just the fine wine industry that fraudsters are targeting. The latest fraud alert from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) concerns websites selling fake designer perfumes that never get delivered or are counterfeit. The Action Fraud helpline has received 28 such reports this year.
It seems that unwary shoppers can still be lured into giving away their debit and credit card details to fraudsters hiding behind legitimate looking, well designed websites, often masquerading as well-known brands. A "co.uk" web address is no guarantee that the company is based in the UK, so foreign–based fraudsters can often get away scot free.
Detective Superintendent Tony Crampton, director of the NFIB, says: "Customers should check the http address has 's' at the end or that there is a small padlock in the browser window indicating it's secure. Most fraudulent sites will not show either."
Ticketing fraud is also high on the police's agenda following Take That's current "Progress" tour. Desperate fans who spent money on unofficial ticket-selling sites have lost hundreds of pounds when tickets never materialised. The Action Fraud helpline was bombarded with complaints, which the NFIB analysed, and City of London Police arrested a 41-year-old man earlier this month. Losses from online ticketing fraud are now thought to be nearly £170m.
The problem with ticketing websites is that even if tickets are bought months in advance, they are often not delivered until two weeks before an event, giving fraudsters months to carry on the fraud before it is discovered.
Harry Watkinson, a spokesman for the City of London Police, says: "We've also seen a significant increase in the amount of land banking fraud recently."
This is where property investment companies persuade investors to buy small plots of land in the hope that planning permission will be granted by the local authority, thereby increasing the land's value. Often the land being sold could never be developed because it is an area of special scientific interest, inaccessible, or simply non-existent. Last year the Financial Services Authority closed down five land banking firms who had lost investors £42m. The FSA is also investigating a further 20 firms and estimates that total losses through land banking fraud top £200m.
The National Fraud Authority says that private sector fraud losses top £12bn, with the financial services sector losing £3.6bn through insurance, mortgage, credit card and online banking fraud. Consumers alone are stung for around £4bn through mass-marketing frauds such as lottery, ticketing and advanced fee frauds.
How to protect yourself against fraud
* Always be wary of cold callers, however plausible they sound.
* Do background checks on any company that approaches you with an investment opportunity. Use the Companies House website and establish that any quoted address and phone number is genuine. Be suspicious if you can't establish a "real world" presence in the UK and don't rush into any decision.
* Only use websites that you can trust. Before giving your credit or debit card details to a website make sure it's genuine. The latest versions of web browsers include safe shopping security features. Buy antivirus and firewall software and ensure it is always updated with the latest signature files.
* Never access a site from a link from within an unsolicited email. Chances are it will take you to a fraudulent "phishing" website aimed at stealing your security details.
* Buy goods online using a credit card. If the goods cost over £100 you should be protected by the Consumer Credit Act.
* When buying online ensure that the web address starts https:// before entering any personal information. Check that a small padlock appears in the browser window indicating the site is secure.
* And most importantly of all, always bear in mind that if something looks too good to be true, it probably is.
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Putin parades in Crimea, hails 'historic justice' of its return to Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory parade Friday in Sevastopol, Crimea, hailing the "historic justice" of the recapture of the Russian Empire's crown jewel. In a triumphant entry denounced by the West and by Ukraine, Putin presided over a show of military might with warships and fighter jets on Victory Day, a major Russian holiday that celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Tens of thousands of supporters flooded into the Crimean port to watch the extravaganza as Putin boarded a boat and sailed past Russia's Black Sea Fleet, greeting the ships' crews before taking in a flyby of 70 military aircraft. In a speech, Putin hailed the incorporation of Crimea's 2 million people into Russia as a "return to the Motherland" and a tribute to the "historical justice and the memory of our ancestors." The region was captured by Russia in the 19th century but transferred to Ukraine in 1954 by Nikita Krushchev, and it remained under Kiev's authority until it was annexed by Russia in March.
20 reported killed as Ukraine conflict spreads to Mariupol
Eastern Ukraine continued its descent into open warfare Friday as conflict spread to the port city of Mariupol, where 20 people were reported killed. The main police station was set ablaze in fierce fighting between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian rebels in the city of 500,000 on the Sea of Azov, northeast of Crimea in the separatist Donetsk region. An Associated Press journalist saw three dead bodies near the police station, including one policeman, and the Donetsk regional administration said three people were killed and 25 wounded. But Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said 20 "terrorists" and one police officer were killed in fighting that erupted after 60 gunmen tried unsuccessfully to capture the police station.
Obama goes to Walmart to announce energy initiatives
As Clinton-era Labor Secretary Robert Reich asked what "numbskull" at the White House was responsible for arranging a presidential event at a Walmart, President Barack Obama visited the retail giant's store in Mountain View on Friday, hailing its clean-energy practices amid $5.44 T-shirts and $11.96 bathing suits. Obama announced energy initiatives he plans to pursue by executive action, intending to create more solar energy jobs and greater energy efficiency in homes and businesses. Obama chose this Walmart to make these announcements because it has installed solar panels on its roof, replaced old light bulbs with LEDs, made refrigerator cases more efficient and put in a charging station for electric vehicles. Reich, an economist popular among progressives, called Walmart one of the country's "worst employers," with "low wages, unreliable hours, few benefits, discrimination against women and anti-union" practices.
Jordanian journalists turn Syria debate into pretty lame brawl
Journalists in Jordan are different, as two of them proved recently by getting into an on-air brawl during a debate about Syria. Two journalists were sitting across a table from each other debating the 3-year-old war Tuesday on the "Seven Stars" satellite TV channel when things got ugly. It started when Mohammad al-Jayousi accused Shaker al-Johari of supporting the Syrian rebels, and then al-Johari accused al-Jayousi of taking money for supporting Assad. That's when one of the men grabbed the table and shoved it toward the other -- which somewhat hilariously made the flimsy table fall apart. A wrestling match ensued in which the tabletop kept the men apart, though one tried unsuccessfully to kick the other. In other words, it was a pretty sissy fight. Click on the headline to see the video and judge for yourself.
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Rice Bowl with Fried Egg and Avocado
Brown rice—higher in fiber and other nutrients than its white counterpart—is the perfect vehicle for this quick, protein-heavy lunch.
Published: March 2014 Servings: 4 active: 5 minutes total: 10 minutes
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 avocado, chopped
- Hot sauce (for serving)
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Mix scallions, rice, and vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Crack eggs into skillet; season with salt and pepper and cook until whites are set around the edges, about 1 minute. Flip eggs and cook to desired doneness, about 30 seconds for a runny yolk.
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President honors Bartlett's generosity which 'knows no bounds'
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Consulate of Cape Verde celebrates those who've made a difference for the island nation
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'Stetson Street' earns top honors at Campus MovieFest
June 18, 2014
Leading in diversity is topic of annual conference
June 17, 2014
Area students showcase research into water quality, conservation and more
June 17, 2014
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June 13, 2014
CARS event showcases research of faculty, librarians and others
June 10, 2014
President honors recent retirees during annual appreciation luncheon
June 6, 2014
Annual Invention Convention brings to campus young people and their ideas
February 10, 2014
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MPA program alumna researches the rollout of medical marijuana
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Karen Thornber comes to campus as Asian Studies distinguished lecturer
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Larry Spotted Crow Mann discusses history, performs music of Nipmuc tribe
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Abingdon Wegmans Opens
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Remembering a hodag legend - behind the microphone, in the community
Submitted: 06/25/2013
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- People in Rhinelander knew him by voice alone.
But Todd McEldowney, the longtime voice of the Hodags, was much more than that to the community.
He died late last month.
"He was synonymous with Hodag sports. He was the voice of the Hodags," says Todd McEldowney, Todd's son.
The senior McEldowney became almost as much of an institution for Rhinelander athletics as the Hodag itself.
His 33 years behind the radio microphone and as a teacher at Rhinelander High School inspired, as well as entertained.
"People left him feeling better about themselves and better about the world they lived in, because he truly loved what he was doing," his son remembers.
Football to basketball, softball to snowmobile derbies, WOBT radio to a stint here at Channel 12, and the microphone to the classroom, the Rhinelander community knew and loved him.
"All in all, we had an excellent time together," says his longtime partner, Paul Ebert.
Ebert was with him in the booth for decades.
"I probably preferred basketball on the fact that it was indoors and warm," Ebert laughs.
"If I wasn't with him broadcasting, we were probably fishing for walleyes on the weekend," he says.
Many people thought he could go even bigger than the Northwoods.
"I would think he would have been network caliber," says Ebert.
"He decided that teaching was so important to him, and he loved being around the kids so much, that he was going to stay here in Rhinelander, support his Hodags, and teach for Rhinelander High School," says the junior McEldowney.
Stay, support, and teach - and be vital member of the Rhinelander community.
"He always thanked people that were listening. He mentioned specifically the shut-ins and the people that couldn't get to the games," says his son.
McEldowney signed off with his signature line for the last time in 1988.
"Win or lose, it's always a good idea to back your Hodags," he would say.
But that didn't end his love for Rhinelander.
"He was so proud and so loyal to the Hodags, and that's something he took with him until the day he died," his son says.
He died on May 26th, loving every minute of life.
"He always said in his closings that he hoped people enjoyed the broadcast as much as he enjoyed bringing it to them."
You can help remember McEldowney by aiding in building a new press box at Mike Webster Stadium, Rhinelander's football home.
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Wisconsin mourning dove season to begin Sept. 1
Submitted: 08/28/2014
- Wisconsin wildlife officials are reminding hunters that the state's new extended mourning dove season will begin next week.
Hunters will be allowed to kill the state's official peace symbol from Sept. 1 through Nov. 29. That's 20 days longer than previous seasons.
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White House: Obama to be in Milwaukee on Labor Day
Submitted: 08/28/2014
- The White House says President Barack Obama will travel to Milwaukee on Monday to speak at a Labor Day event. It gave no specifics about the event.
A spokesman for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke said she will attend Laborfest on Monday. Burke won't take the stage with President Obama.
Burke spokesman Joe Zepecki says it is not appropriate for Burke to speak at the rally Obama is attending because it is an official White House event and not a campaign rally. Zepecki says Burke has invited Obama to return for a campaign event before the election and is optimistic that will happen.
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Sheriff's office warns of IRS phone scam
Submitted: 08/28/2014
- The Vilas County Sheriff's Office wants to warn people of a phone scam.
People in the area have reported getting calls from people saying they're officers or special agents with the IRS.
The scammer asks for a named person living at the home.
The caller then says the person owes money to the IRS and must pay immediately.
The scammer may also threaten to arrest or prosecute the victim.
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Students help incoming freshmen feel comfortable about starting high school
Submitted: 08/28/2014
- Starting high school can be scary for incoming freshmen. One Northwoods high school wanted to help freshman before they start school.
Rhinelander High School held their freshman orientation Thursday. New students got the chance to do team building, get their Chromebooks and tour the school.
Juniors and seniors were there to help the freshmen.
"I think it helps them feel a little bit more comfortable with the high school surroundings," says Junior Emily Ditzler. "You know, walking in on the first day of high school you're not sure where to go. But orientation helps them know exactly where their classes are 'cause they get their schedules right now, and they can become familiar with the teachers and with their homerooms."
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Free school meals for all Lac du Flambeau Public School students this year
Submitted: 08/28/2014
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- All students at the Lac du Flambeau Public School will get breakfast and lunch for free this year. A federal program will reimburse the school for all free meals given to students.
The program is called the Community Eligibility Provision. It's part of the 2010 Healthy, Hungry-Free Kids Act. Schools can participate in the Community Eligibility Provision if they have a high poverty rate.
90% of Lac du Flambeau Public School students already got free meals last year. 23 students needed to pay a reduced price and 25 needed to pay full price.
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Kwik Trip opens in Rhinelander
Submitted: 08/28/2014
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- You can find a new option for coffee, gas and groceries in the Northwoods.
Kwik Trip opened its doors in Rhinelander.
It's a family-owned gas station and convenience store chain out of LaCrosse.
There are 420 locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.
The newest location in Rhinelander will bring 30 jobs to the area.
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Improvements on the way for this weekend's PotatoFest
Submitted: 08/28/2014
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- Rhinelander's first-ever PotatoFest last year started as a charity fundraiser and way to recognize the potato's importance in our area.
After last year's success, the event will expand even more this weekend.
PotatoFest features a parade, eating and cooking contests, live music all day, and the YMCA Couch Potato Race.
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Arrest: David Harris, 23, 2 Forest Ridge Road, Apt. 382, Derry, charged with two counts of simple assault, 1:55 a.m.
Arrest: Tiffany Piper, 34, 45 Schuyler St., Manchester, charged with driving while intoxicated, 2:10 a.m.
Attempted theft: Frost Road, 2 p.m.
Arrest: Christopher King, 23, address not given, charged with possession of controlled/narcotic drugs, four counts of receiving stolen property, 2:06 p.m.
Theft: Skylark Drive, 6:39 p.m.
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Burglary: Pinyon Place, 2:46 p.m.
Domestic disturbance: Devonshire Lane and Cortland Street, 3:02 p.m.
Larceny: Nashua Road, 3:50 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Arrest: Aryn McCarty, 21, Longwood Road, Salem, charged with revocation for reckless driving or driving while intoxicated, 12:12 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Larceny: Fieldstone Drive, 10:49 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Arrest: Aaron Dionne, 33, 20 Thorndike St., Haverhill, charged with drug acts prohibited.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Arrest: Jade Holland, 21, 17 Taft Ave., Haverhill, charged with possession of marijuana, 12:26 a.m.
Theft: 36 Greenough Road, 9:11 a.m.
Theft: 51 Plaistow Road, 10:53 a.m.
Arrest: Desiree Peterson, 22, 99 Marianna St., Lynn, charged with possession of marijuana, 11:22 p.m.
Warrant arrest: Michael Poole, 27, address not given, charges not listed.
Monday, Feb. 3
Arrest: Sharon Ritter, 39, 291 Jackson Ave., Lawrence, charged with theft by unauthorized taking.
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Monday, Jan. 27
Arrest: Martin Caraballo, 45, 139 Saratoga St., Apt. 1, Lawrence, charged with possession of cocaine.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Arrest: Leandro Pena, 25, 99 O'Callaghan Way, Boston, charged with reckless conduct, disobeying an officer, reckless operation.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Warrant arrest: Michele Towle, 58, 45A Old Centre (North) Road, Deerfield, charged with theft by deception.
Arrest: Sean Martin, 32, 200 North Road, Apt. A, Deerfield, charged with violating a court order.
Arrest: Luis Lopez, 23, 11 Bradford St., Apt. A-1, Lawrence, charged with two counts of conspiring to sell controlled/narcotic drugs.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Arrest: Richard Porter Jr., 53, 18 Kilby St., Apt. A-1, Woburn, charged with forgery.
Arrest: Derek Herling, 18, 141 Barretts Hill Road, Londonderry, charged with receiving stolen property.
Friday, Jan. 31
Arrest: Robert Chase, 27, 229 Raleigh Way, Portsmouth, charges not listed.
Arrest: Karen French, 43, 16 Spring St., Newmarket, charges not listed.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Arrest: Robert Johnson, 54, 44 Packer Road, Waterville Valley, charged with possession of heroin, transporting drugs in a motor vehicle, operating after revocation or suspension.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Harassment: 373 South Broadway, 8:24 a.m.
Warrant arrest: Thomas Bagley, 44, 560 Chick Crossing Road, Wells, Maine, charged with two counts of simple assault, 11 a.m.
Criminal threatening: 125 South Broadway, 7:17 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 31
Harassment: Captains Drive, 5:35 a.m.
Credit card fraud: 2 Emileo Lane, 9:42 a.m.
Theft: 99 Rockingham Park Blvd., 10:35 a.m.
Bad check: 155 North Broadway, 12:13 p.m.
Arrest: Francia Sencion, 45, address not given, charged with willful concealment (theft), 12:46 p.m.
Arrests: Clarissa Brown, 48, 12 York St., Dorchester, charged with unarmed robbery; Iyuana Brown, 28, 17 Sonoma St., Apt. 6, Dorchester, charged with unarmed robbery, 1:11 p.m.
Criminal mischief: 9 Northeast Blvd., 1:29 p.m.
Warrant arrest: Tracey Pierre, 24, 10 Barker St., Methuen, charged with a bench warrant, 4:37 p.m.
Arrests: Chantel Urena, 22, 532 Knox St., Lawrence, charged with willful concealment (theft); Yeimy Jimenez, 23, 243 Ferry St., Lawrence, charged with willful concealment (theft), 5:06 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Theft: 289 South Broadway, 9:20 a.m.
Fraud: 13 Asbury St., 9:37 a.m.
Arrest: Julio Lopez, 28, 24 Lance Ave., Litchfield, charged with willful concealment (theft), possession of a controlled drug, 12:15 p.m.
Arrests: Juvenile, 16, charged with willful concealment (theft); Ari Fontaine, 18, 193 Third St., Manchester, charged with willful concealment (theft), 1:10 p.m.
Theft: 70 Cluff Road, 5:09 p.m.
Assault: Lancaster Farm Road, 5:16 p.m.
Theft: 289 South Broadway, 5:32 p.m.
Theft: 314 North Broadway, 7:54 p.m.
Assault: 341 South Broadway, 10:37 p.m.
Arrest: Joseph Maille, 21, 12 Park Ave., Salem, charged with reckless conduct, 10:49 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Warrant arrest: Sean Devaney Jr., 24, 4 Birchwood Road, Salem, charged with receiving stolen property, forgery, theft by deception, 3:27 p.m.
Theft: 16 Manor Parkway, 5:10 p.m.
Arrest: Derrick Hawkins, 28, 81 Ashland St., Manchester, charged with breaching bail, driving after revocation or suspension, two counts of possession of a controlled drug, 9:14 p.m.


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MUSKOGEE, OK -- Muskogee Police are investigating a homicide in their community.
Police tell The News On 6, a man's body was found in a parked SUV at 24th and Peak Thursday morning.
Officers say the victim had a gunshot wound to the head.
The SUV had Arkansas license plates, so Muskogee Police are working with Arkansas authorities to determine the identity of the man.
He is believed to be between 20 and 30 years of age.
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Who Pays Hospital Costs for Patients in Police Custody?
A bigger issue, for example, is when a person is arrested and taken to the emergency department for medical clearance either because of odd behavior, or suspected intoxication. As long as the patient is in custody, the custodian (county or state law officers, etc.) is responsible for payment of medical charges. A proviso in many states is that the patient is responsible for reimbursing those costs.
Hoy has seen patients "unarrested" and left to receive the care, while they were in actuality still in "custody" and not free to leave the healthcare facility according to the sheriff.
"The local authorities wanted us to police these people with our security guards and then tell law enforcement when they were ready to go so they could come take them directly to jail," Hoy recalls. "All to get out of paying for their care."
Hospitals staff should ask certain questions answered before a potential incarcerated patient presents:
- Was the patient charged at the time of arrival to the hospital?
- Was the patient charged during his stay?
- Was he arrested upon discharge?
- Who is responsible for paying for the services rendered for each circumstance?
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Police say a medical emergency caused a driver to hit a cyclist before crashing into a car.
The two accidents happened along Route 2-A shortly after 5:00 p.m. Thursday.
Investigators say 47-year-old Patten Harvey of Hinesburg was behind the wheel of his Subaru in Essex when he hit a cyclist and continued down the road colliding with a car.
Police say no charges will be filed.Related Stories:
Hit-and-run investigation in Colchester and Essex
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