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Chatman presented the board with a detailed list of ongoing projects, progress made and other problem areas when Supervisor Preston Billings interrupted to the county for help in Shelby.
"The city of Shelby has written for assistance with their houses that are dilapidated," said Billings. "Their attorney has prepared a draft and the (county) administrator will bring it out during his report."
"I'd like to just take it right now," said Will Hooker, county administrator. "We do have three items. We got the board minutes from the city of Shelby's meeting."
Hooker said the first request was for the county to come in and cut and spray grass in certain specified areas around the city.
The second request was to help with patching potholes on specified city streets and in the library's parking lot.
The third request was for the county to come in and help clean up some burned debris on residential lots and to clean up the dilapidated properties around the city.
Hooker mentioned multiple addresses as examples that need attention and a resolution that was prepared by Shelby after a public hearing was held on Sept. 4.
According to Hooker that resolution declared these properties as "public menaces to the health and safety of the community."
Board Attorney Linda F. Coleman advised that if a public hearing had indeed been held then any decision or action was at the discretion of the board.
Billings attempted to make a motion allowing the county to help when Supervisor James McBride began a discussion on the matter.
"Hold up," said McBride. "Now you know we can't remove burned debris."
McBride explained that the county could not help with the burned properties because the county's dumpsite is not approved by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to accept burned materials.
"We would like to but we can't be in violation of MDEQ," McBride added.
"It would have to be loaded in dumpsters and then carried off by BFI or Waste Management," said Supervisor Donny Whitten. "The city of Shelby would have to be responsible for that."
"So is this the property owner's responsibility," Billings asked.
"I would think so," said Whitten.
Supervisor Andrew Williams made a comment that if the homeowners were living in the house when it burned then their homeowners insurance should cover any cleanup costs.
Accepting the fact that the county could not help with the burned properties, Billings made a motion to allow the county to assist with the clean up of the other dilapidated properties.
Supervisor Larry King seconded.
However, before a vote was made, Billings attempted to clarify in his motion that if the owners of the burned properties got their own dumpsters and assumed the responsibility of having them hauled off then the county would assist with the cleanup.
"That's the dilapidated properties now," said McBride. "You can't just go out there and take that equipment onto private property."
Williams commented that as long as it was declared a public nuisance after a public hearing then the county could.
"The department of health has to declare," said Whitten. "Until we have that we cannot go onto public property. Just because the city of Shelby declares it a public nuisance it does not make it legal for us to go onto private property."
"Mr. Billings, I am not trying to through a kink in it and I'm not trying to start anything," McBride said. "I am just trying to stay legal."
"That's right," Whitten agreed.
"People have a propensity when they see something happening in one particular location then everybody figures that they can get in on it. And they will take advantage of it," McBride continued. "But if we keep it legal then we don't have to worry about that."
When asked about the legality of the county going on private property deemed by the municipality as a nuisance, attorney Coleman advised that as long as the its deemed a public nuisance, or safety hazard, it was legal but that the decision was still left up to the discretion of the board.
After those comments Coleman made another point.
"What you have to understand is that you are going to over obligate your resources," said Coleman. "So this board has to balance that."
"I think that, number one, our county policy requires that the state health department has to declare a nuisance and health hazard," Whitten said. "It would be attached to what the city had done and recorded in its minutes and I think that is also a part of the policy which allows us to go onto private property."
"That's not exactly it," said Coleman.
"Well, that's our board policy," said Whitten. "And, that's what we've always done in the past."
Whitten added that there was a property on Morrison Chapel Road that was waiting on a public hearing and that the board followed that same procedure.
"The county has a policy in addition to what the statute allows us to do," Coleman explained. "And the reason that policy was adopted was so that this board could put into place safeguards in terms of how to prioritize cleaning private property.
"In a lot of instances, from what I can read from the policy, the board was concerned about being reimbursed for the cleaning," she continued. "Because, you can charge these back to the private property owners through their taxes and in order to get around that our policy requires that we make a finding about their financial status."
"I can remember the policy being, if the person is financially unable and they present documentation to this board showing their income, we could go in there and do the work," McBride agreed. "But for people that are financially able and have a house that is burned down and insurance has done some stuff and compensated them, we can't do anything."
"Let me just say this about the health department," Coleman chimed in. "I have met with Mr. Grace regarding the health department's involvement and so, the health department is really getting some kickback with some of the people saying 'why did you come and single out my property rather than getting everybody.' So now the health department is having reservation about going out if it is just for a junky yard."
"If we get a complaint from the citizens whose property adjoins it then we got to," McBride replied.
"The board can do that on its own motion," Coleman answered.
"First, I want to say this," said Whitten. "I don't have a problem at all going up there to help clean the properties. I am in favor of it in fact. But I'm more in favor of following the board policy and accept the guidelines that we have been abiding by on every piece of property that we have ever cleaned up since we adopted this policy.
"In fact, the only time that we have gotten involved with cleaning property is by request," he continued. "The only reason that the health department gets involved is to protect this board."
"Well, Mr. Whitten and president of the board, I don't want to do anything that will get this board into a legal situation," said Billings. "You all are saying in this that the city of Shelby should be in here pleading its case for this work to be done? In so many words, am picking up what you all are saying?
"In Shelby, we are poor," he continued. "I had been on their board for 16 years and we cannot find some of these property owners. We need some help."
Whitten said that the only thing he was saying was that the board has a policy in place and it should be abided by.
"What needs to be done, in my own opinion, is the city of Shelby should contact the health department and ask the health department to come out and deem these a nuisance or health hazard and then attach that letter with the determination of the health department and then we will be in compliance with the Bolivar County board policy. Then we could move along and get it done."
"When you are dealing with private property, I think that the board should always go into it with premise that it cannot go onto the property," added Coleman. "When the legislature added the statute that the county could decide, it was never meant for the county to go onto private property because that is the land owner's responsibility."
"Mr. president, I am going to say something," said Billings. "Every time I bring something from my area we look at a precedence being set. It bothers me a little bit because we have taxpayers, and I am one and I pay some heavy taxes."
"I said that what you are asking is fine the way it is," Coleman replied. "But, I am telling you all what the law is. You all don't want to hear it, but I told you all the requirements (statute) have been met. But, as far as private property, it is not the government's job to clean private property."
"I think that where we're at is, that it is fine, with the dilapidated properties but the city needs to get with those two property owners of the burned homes," said Williams.
Billings then clarified that there were more than two burned properties.
"Its more than two, it's about 38," said Billings.
"Supervisor, we can't start that," said Whitten.
"It seems that every time we start something that we are starting a precedence," Billings said again. "We need help from the county because we are trying to stay afloat to be a town to help central (Cleveland). We buy every thing from central. So, we need a little help from county and central to stay afloat."
Coleman said that she was going to go to her office and bring a copy of the policy to the board. However, before she got up to leave, it was confirmed that a copy of the policy could be found in the county administrator's office.
"We seem to be showing a propensity of overlooking board policies," added Whitten. "It's happened before and now it's happening again. Now, I am not arguing about whether or not we should go up there and do it or not. I'm just saying that if you have a policy in place, and if I am in fact correct and I maybe wrong, where the board has to have a decision from the health department period.
"That's what we have done in the past," Whitten continued. "I don't know why we are having amnesia on the board, but that is a fact on what we have always done in the past. For me to vote for it, I want clarification on whether or not I am right on the policy."
Williams said that Shelby should indeed call the health department in for determination before the board should move forward with the matter.
The motion was then tabled until a copy of the policy could be attained and the board voted unanimously to approve Chatman's report.


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Female Chicago aldermen unite behind Sandi Jackson, one of their own
BY FRAN SPIELMAN City Hall Reporter email@example.com November 8, 2012 12:46PM
Alderman Sandi Jackson attends an unveiling ceremony of the Henry L. English Way street sign on Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times
Updated: December 10, 2012 6:23AM
The sorority of female aldermen on Thursday closed ranks behind one of their own — Ald. Sandi Jackson (7th) — amid word that Jackson's newly re-elected husband, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Il.), is negotiating a plea deal and may have used campaign funds to buy a $40,000 Rolex for a female friend.
The post-election plea bargaining was galling enough to Sandi Jackson's sisters in the City Council. Even more upsetting was the public humiliation that Sandi Jackson is enduring once again because of her husband's alleged philandering.
"In every marriage somewhere down the line, you think that your husband might fool around on you, but not necessarily commit adultery. Being a high-profile person, how constrained could he be? But, to have it all now slammed in her face. That has got to be so humiliating, it's like, I don't want to get out of bed," said Ald. Carrie Austin (34th), chairman of the City Council's Budget Committee.
"You fooled us all — including your wife. We respected you were ill. [We said,] `Let the man heal.' And then, you come out with this poppycock? I'm angry that you would wait until the day after the election that you won handily with the support of all of us. Nobody came against you. Then, you come out the next day working out a deal? We'll deal your butt out of the Congress. Get somebody in there who's gonna be honest with us and work on our behalf. Maybe, it should be Sandi."
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed reported this week that Jesse Jackson Jr. is negotiating a plea deal with federal prosecutors investigating the congressman's alleged misuse of campaign funds.
Sneed reported that the allegations stemmed from Jesse Jackson Jr.'s alleged use of campaign funds to decorate the couple's $2.5 million Washington D.C. townhouse and buy a $40,000 Rolex watch as a gift for a female friend.
On Thursday, Sandi Jackson stayed away from a City Council meeting, avoiding reporters waiting to ambush her.
Chicago's 15 female aldermen are a close-knit group. They had Sandi Jackson's back.
"She's tried to stand up under all this pressure. She's tried to be a good wife [and] stand behind her husband. Then, you turn around and do this? You bought this hussy a $40,000 watch? He would need to stay at the Mayo Clinic if he was my husband," Austin said.
"This is a real expensive girlfriend. Wow. What $40,000 watch have you bought for Sandi, you buzzard?"
Ald. Michelle Harris (8th) was reluctant to discuss the dirty laundry in the Jackson household.
"I love Sandi. She's a wonderful person. Whatever issues they have, she's got a great, strong constitution. She's gonna work through it and be fine," Harris said.
Ald. Deborah Graham (29th) said she was "heartbroken" for Sandi Jackson and the humiliation she must be enduring.
"She's got to be torn. She's got to be going through a lot of different emotions. It's a terrible time for her and her children," Graham said.
If she was in Sandi's shoes, Graham said, "I would be devastated, but there's some vows that you make. Now, she has to make some decisions about whether she stands by him or makes other choices. Those decisions belong to her. She's a beautiful and bubbly person. My heart goes out to her. It's a sad time."
Jesse Jackson Jr., son of the famed civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., has been on a leave of absence since June 10, initially issuing a statement saying he suffered from exhaustion.
Jackson announced the leave two weeks after he started it. The public statement came at 5 p.m. on the day of the filing deadline for challengers to the seat he's held since 1995. Jackson was released from the Mayo Clinic, where he was treated for a bipolar disorder, only to return there recently to continue his recuperation.
Since 2008, Jackson has been dogged by a scandal involving now-convicted and jailed former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who had the power to appoint the next U.S. senator when Barack Obama was elected president. Jackson remains under investigation by a House ethics panel.
Sandi Jackson last answered questions about her husband at the Oct. 3rd City Council meeting.
On that day, she disclosed that her ailing husband would not return to work until after the election. She also declared that her husband would remain on the ballot and had no intention of pulling any "last minute switcheroos" — by withdrawing his candidacy and allowing Democratic Party Chairman Joe Berrios to replace him.
"No last-minute switcheroos. He would never do that, and I would never want that for him. I strongly believe in the democratic process," she said that day.


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My daughter wanted a kimono for her holiday but the one she liked was way to expensive. Mum to the rescue lol. I got the photo sent and luckilly i was able to get similiar fabric from one of my ebay sellers i use constantly, she sells ends of rolls and all her fabric is fab.
I had a choice of two kimonos from burda but kelsey liked this one. Clio did a fabulous one of these and thanks to her i got a good link to making it.The origonal one in burda is lace so i just did my own thing on this. I lined it with Heavyweight cotton.fabric as the tie dye jersey was quite light. I added a stretch panal down the centre back seam partly for comfort and partly because i did'nt have enough cotton. The fringe was added by hand and i have to say i like this and my daughter is now on her way to the airport wearing it so i'm happy x
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6"fringing for the trim
Sep 22, 2013, 09.33 AMby gimmeonekiss
stunning (both her and the kinono!) ;DD
Sep 22, 2013, 01.55 PMby Mary Athey
Thank you so much for the lovely comment x
Sep 16, 2013, 12.18 AMby vinia789
Its lovely Mary..ps congrats on being featured.
Sep 16, 2013, 05.14 AMby Mary Athey
Thanks vinia, it only took nearly 80 projects to get featured lol. I must be getting better as i go along x
Sep 13, 2013, 11.42 PMby MissCorsetLizz
Wow!!! I just love everything about this Kimono!!! Great work!!! :-D
Sep 14, 2013, 07.45 AMby Mary Athey
Thank you for that lovely comment. I would highly recommend this pattern. It looks so good on x
Sep 13, 2013, 02.55 AMby zsyzu
Very nice Mary! I love the fabric too.
Sep 13, 2013, 05.13 AMby Mary Athey
Thanks zsyzu, kelsey liked it so it i was more than happy x
Sep 12, 2013, 05.26 PMby carolientje
that is so beautiful, well done mary!!
Sep 12, 2013, 06.40 PMby Mary Athey
thank you so.much carolientje. you should try this pattern in a silk? it would look fabulous over your gorgeous underwear sets x
Sep 12, 2013, 11.43 AMby auroras-y-sirenas
This is so pretty, Mary! :)
Sep 12, 2013, 01.22 PMby Mary Athey
thank you for your lovely comment i do appeciate them all x
Sep 12, 2013, 03.45 AMby slmnstyle
This kimono is so beautiful! It would sell at a nice boutique shop for beaucoup $$$. Great job!
Sep 12, 2013, 05.13 AMby Mary Athey
Thank you slmnslyle, i was very pleased with this when it was finished, I tried it on me before my daughter came to collect it and i thought mmmm this is nice lol I had to give her it though x
Sep 11, 2013, 07.17 PMby nadia r
totally gorgeous Mary! =D
Sep 11, 2013, 08.56 PMby Mary Athey
thank you so for the lovely comment nrobson, this is such a nice pattern and would make a lovely housecoat as well in a silky fabric x xx
Sep 11, 2013, 04.23 PMby Oksana Starzhynska
Very beautiful- it's one of the best kimono I've ever seen and to say that your daughter looks perfect in it has no sence – nobody could look better!!! I'm impressed with using the fringe – it's absolutely nice and it would never occur to me. Your ideas are always so inspiring, Mary: I surely want a kimono, too:)
Sep 11, 2013, 05.36 PMby Mary Athey
Thank you so much oksana, i love this kimono and could'nt wait for my daughter to see it.she loved it which made me very happy indeed. I bought 3 metres of fabric on ebay but i did'nt like it when it came, it was for a dress but it looks like swimwear fabric. I'm going to make a bikini a matching top and kimono wrap for myself for holiday. I'll model the kimono and top but not the bikini lol x
Sep 11, 2013, 09.58 AMby pauline alice
Great kimono Mary! Your daughter is very lucky! The fabric is amazing and looks very luxurious.
Sep 11, 2013, 11.38 AMby Mary Athey
thank you so.much, i do love this on kelsey x
Sep 11, 2013, 12.41 AMby pictureit17
This looks awesome and comfy. It's so cool you got featured.
Sep 11, 2013, 05.22 AMby Mary Athey
Thank you, i must say i had to look twice when i saw it lol, then i screenshot it and sent my daughter it on holiday lol x
Sep 10, 2013, 08.16 PMby mokosha
fabulous :)
Sep 10, 2013, 09.59 PMby Mary Athey
thank you so much mokosha, it turned out so nice x
Sep 10, 2013, 05.49 PMby KristinaBerisha
Amazing. So sweet and modern
Sep 10, 2013, 06.22 PMby Mary Athey
Thank you kristina, its a great pattern and so versatile x
Sep 10, 2013, 05.16 PMby lomarilou
I think this is so stylish! Well done!
Sep 10, 2013, 05.40 PMby Mary Athey
thank you so much lomarilou xx
Sep 10, 2013, 02.40 PMby Marusya Grace
Like all your work- very nice and great job Mary!
Sep 10, 2013, 03.03 PMby Mary Athey
thank you so much marusya xx
Sep 10, 2013, 10.18 AMby bethmaryharley
Hurray for super mum! She certainly looks very happy indeed! Love the print of this one! :-)
Sep 10, 2013, 10.32 AMby Mary Athey
Thanks beth, i do love a good tie dye fabric and this was so close to the origonal. Its lovely on kelsey as well x
Sep 10, 2013, 09.23 AMby rita61
Ooh nice! Looks so comfortable!
Sep 10, 2013, 10.33 AMby Mary Athey
Thanks rita i think i need to make myself one lol x
Sep 10, 2013, 08.48 AMby liliv-1
Amazing, I like it very very much!
Sep 10, 2013, 10.34 AMby Mary Athey
Thanks liliv, its always such a huge compliment when fellow sewers like what i've made and my daughter loves it as well x
Sep 10, 2013, 05.39 AMby schnui
You are such a good Mum!! You daughter looks delighted with her lovely kimono.
Sep 10, 2013, 06.36 AMby Mary Athey
thanks schnui, i hope i'm appreciated lol. i have no sooner finished something till she wants something else x
Sep 10, 2013, 02.11 AMby velvetribbon
Looks gorgeous on her! You did an excellent work for your daughter and she looks very happy wearing it. Wishing her a very good holidays:)
Sep 10, 2013, 05.00 AMby Mary Athey
Thank you velvetribbon, she has been looking forward to this holiday for ages x
Sep 10, 2013, 01.54 AMby Lunie Blue
Kimono turned out great and the main thing – your customer loved it!
Sep 10, 2013, 05.05 AMby Mary Athey
Thank you lumie blue its my daughter and not a customer so i don't get paid lol. I just get thanks which i appreciate x
Sep 10, 2013, 12.07 AMby melodym
Incredibly beautiful. Amazing work!
Sep 10, 2013, 05.06 AMby Mary Athey
Thank you melodyn, thats such a lovely comment. I'm just pleased it turned out so well and looked good on kelsey x
Sep 9, 2013, 08.27 PMby kisses
The fabric is nice Mary…you did an awesome job on the kimono
Sep 9, 2013, 08.31 PMby Mary Athey
Thanks so much kisses, i'm going to make one for myself as well . my holidays in four weeks and this will be handy as a cover up. x
Sep 9, 2013, 07.15 PMby Trudy McGrath
Lovely print, excellent design and superb styling :) love her oriental make-up!
Sep 9, 2013, 07.20 PMby Mary Athey
thanks trudy, she said she was channeling gok wan in this lol x
Sep 9, 2013, 06.40 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Gorgeous Mary! Love the fabric and your dauhter is lovely and looks very happy :-)
Sep 9, 2013, 06.47 PMby Mary Athey
thanks ellen, she's of to bulgaria for a week the lucky thing. kelsey said she can wear the kimono with her shorts her jeans and over a bikini so its useful It reminds me of something from the 70's with the fringing, fashions always come back round again don't they x
Sep 9, 2013, 07.41 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Lucky Kelsey :) I'm sure she will be wearing the kimono all the time – I would love to have this! :) Whatever you sews – it's great Mary – and you have an eye for gorgeous fabric! and you're right, the fashions always come back, normally every 20-years :-)
Sep 9, 2013, 05.56 PMby Mary Athey
Thanks so much sleepydumpling, she loves it so i'm pleased x
Sep 9, 2013, 05.53 PMby sleepy-dumpling
Looks fantastic on her! I really like the colour of the fabric, you have such a good eye for prints. x
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The big cuisine trend has left many restaurant-goers wondering how they, too, can transform normal foods into foams, gels, and "squishy balls of goo." Thinkgeek's Molecular Cuisine Starter Kit ($80) might be the answer. Its array of thickeners, emulsifiers, and binders comes packaged with such novel kitchen tools as a syringe and pipettes. Finally, someone has created a product that offers "cook/scientists of all skill levels a chance to play with their food." How long before a dash of calcium lactate seems as routine as pepper? Source: CNET.com
Japanese officials said they are attempting to authenticate a video released on Saturday which shows the apparent beheading of Kenji Goto, a hostage of Islamic State militants, The Associated Press reports.
The video, titled "A Message to the Government of Japan," shows an apparent ISIS militant with a British accent, along with Goto, who kneels in an orange jumpsuit and does not speak in the minute-long video.
The militant speaks directly to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, saying that Abe's "decision to take part in an unwinnable war," is to blame for Goto's beheading.
"Let the nightmare for Japan begin," he adds.
Japanese and Jordanian officials had been attempting to negotiate through indirect channels for the release of Goto and Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh.
After nearly 7,000 miles in the air, Troy Bradley of Albuquerque and Leonid Tiukhtyaev of Russia came back to earth on Saturday, landing their helium-filled balloon four miles offshore of Baja California, The Associated Press reports.
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The Two Eagles Balloon team took off from Japan early on Sunday morning; a little less than a week later, they had broken at least two long-standing records for ballooning; the pilots easily exceeded the previous distance record of 5,209 miles, and also set a new duration record of six days, 16 hours, and 38 minutes in the air.
The official distance and time of the flight still has to be confirmed by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, so in the meantime, feast your eyes on the views from above. —Sarah Eberspacher
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Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez will be allowed to watch the Super Bowl, so long as they remain vigilant, Bristol County Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh warned them on Friday.
"I am not going to forbid you from watching the Super Bowl if that's something that's really important to you," CNN reports that Garsh told the jurors. "(But), you hear that word, you've got to walk out of the room."
"That word" is of course "Hernandez." As a former star for the Patriots who helped carry the team to a Super Bowl victory three years ago, Aaron Hernandez's name could very well come up during Sunday's broadcast featuring New England and the Seattle Seahawks.
The jurors had heard two days of testimony as of Friday; Hernandez, 25, has pleaded not guilty to the 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancee.
While saying that "we're not there yet," outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told CNN on Friday that the United States may eventually have to send ground troops back into Iraq.
"I think (turning back Islamic State militants) may require a forward deployment of some of our troops," Hagel said. "Whether we get there or not, I don't know."
Hagel noted that the ground troops could remain in non-combat roles, such as intelligence gathering on ISIS targets. There are already 4,500 U.S. troops in Iraq, which are operating in training and advising capacities with Iraqi forces.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recalled more than 2 million vehicles from Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda due to possible air bag problems, Reuters reports.
About 400 cases of inadvertent air bag deployments have been reported in the recalled vehicle models, although the incidents have not resulted in any known deaths, an official for the NHTSA said. The three automakers will have to fix a defective chip in the air bag systems, which will require the entire air bag module and its circuits to be replaced.
Ah, Super Bowl weekend.
We could talk more about Deflategate, but why do that when Key & Peele released this perfectly delightful sketch spoofing Seattle Seahawks players Richard Sherman and Marshawn Lynch?
"Richard Sherman" spends his time critiquing the Academy Award nominations, questioning why Selma and Foxcatcher were overlooked. And "Marshawn Lynch" trots out a new catchphrase, before throwing us a surprise around the 2:20 mark. Check out the fun in the video, below. —Sarah Eberspacher
Ohio's Department of Rehabilitation and Correction announced on Friday that it will postpone all six executions scheduled for 2015, because it needs more time to develop a new execution drug formula, Reuters reports.
In January 2014, Ohio executed Dennis McGuire using a combination of midazolam and hydromorphone; witnesses reported that McGuire's execution took 25 minutes, during which he gasped and seized for 15 minutes. The state halted use of the two-drug combination, but it also passed a law in December 2014 providing confidentiality to pharmacies that prepare the lethal drug formulas. Four death row inmates filed a lawsuit, saying their right to due process is violated by the new law.
The state's decision to postpone its scheduled executions comes just days after the Supreme Court agreed to temporarily block the executions of three Oklahoma inmates challenging that state's lethal-injection formula.
This is why planes have co-pilots.
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Las Vegas made an emergency landing at the airport on Thursday after the pilot was locked out of the cockpit. Officials said the malfunctioning door will be examined by maintenance technicians, and a Delta spokeswoman told The Associated Press that the airline's crews are trained for such emergency situations (the co-pilot landed the plane alone).
Even more impressive: Despite the eventful landing, the plane still pulled into its gate at McCarran International Airport on time.
Japanese and Jordanian officials are struggling to secure the release of two nationals being held by Islamic State militants, but they say negotiations are "deadlocked," Reuters reports.
"We can't predict (what will happen) at all," Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday. "While preparing for every situation, I want to make every effort for Mr. Goto's release."
ISIS militants have threatened to kill Japanese journalist Kenji Goto, along with Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh. They said the latter would be spared if Jordan released would-be suicide bomber Sajida al-Rishawi, who is currently being held on death row in Amman.
Chances are good this workday was a little more exciting than yours.
Los Angeles firefighters received a call about a little dog trapped in a swollen river, and the ensuing rescue involved a helicopter and some serious daring from the diver. The operation was successful, and officials say the pup was shaken, but healthy. Now, the search is on for the owners, because the firefighters believe the dog could have been swept more than a mile away from where he likely went into the water.
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Mayor Alfonso E. Ortiz, Jr. speaks to L.V.P.D.Mayor Alfonso E. Ortiz, Jr. Speaks to Las Vegas City Police Personnel during the spring inspection department meeting. LVPD Welcomes back Gilbert MartinezThe Las Vegas Police Department would like to welcome home Police Officer Las Vegas City Police Community OutreachOfficers Monica Vigil and Officer Jacob Herron provided community outreach at a local daycare during the month of April. Las Vegas City Police Community Outreach Program is a short-term, prevention-oriented, school-based group intervention that brings together community police officers with children and young adults to provide weekly sessions for daycare, elementary, middle school and high school students. The Las Vegas City Police Community Outreach was created to promote a healthy working and learning relationship between Las Vegas City Police Department and the residents of the City of Las Vegas. |
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After what seems like an eternal wait, spring is finally here! The change of seasons is always a good time to take a good, honest look at your overall health and well-being. I call it a 'Spring Tune-Up.'
And I'm not thinking only about your physical health, although that's super-important. At the Tiffani Kim Institute Medical Wellness Spa, we take an integrative approach to health, realizing there's no disconnect between the body, mind and spirit.
Dr. Dominic Gaziano practices Integrative Internal Medicine at our River North facility. What I love is that he works with patients on unique and individual solutions to their health challenges. He also regularly gives lectures on holistic approaches to stress management to fellow doctors and other medical professionals.
So I asked Dr. G to share about how the changing seasons affect our health – and what we women should do now that spring has finally arrived to make sure we're in good shape mentally and physically. I think he's the perfect one to ask, as he wrote a book called Feel Good Health, which actually takes a season-by-season look at wellness. He also writes a regular "Feel Good Health Now" blogon a range of health-related topics.
"Every season has a challenge and an opportunity," says Dr. G. "Spring is a time of anxiety. In Chicago, it's extra-anxiety because we have about three weeks of a 'real' spring. We're getting over winter, coming out of hibernation. We're starting new things in the spring. 'Cabin fever' is a little bit of a turning point for some people."
Dr. G says spring is a good time to establish some nutrition and fitness goals for yourself, as well as to visit your doctor for an overall physical (including one that will examine any moles or skin changes you've noticed since your last exam). And it's a good time to strengthen your personal "health community"—those friends you work out with, those folks at the farmers' market that help you choose the best vegetables, etc. We're social creatures, after all, and can use a helping hand when it comes to living well.
Because stress management is such an important part of Dr. G's practice, he says it's crucial that we use "spring (as) a time of assessment." He suggests we look at six categories of stress he includes in Feel Good Health to become better aware of those in our lives – and find ways to deal with them more effectively. (Recognize any of these, ladies?)
• Occupational stress. This can be a jealous co-worker, a work environment that conflicts with your values – even the mere fact you feel overworked.
• Financial stress. The emotional pressures of this weigh on you all day long – and because of this ongoing recession, it's affecting people in all income levels.
• 'Significant other' stress. Because we tend to put so many of our 'emotional eggs' in this basket, it's especially tough when the person closest to us creates anxiety in our lives. Ironically, sometimes our greatest support can be our greatest stress! That's why it's important to find this support from people in other areas of our lives – if for no other reason than objectivity.
• Friends-and-family stress. It's not always easy to turn off – or tune out – this source of stress, especially when you live with them! (An aside: don't just rely on these people when you've got a problem. Think of small ways to reward and thank them when they offer you much-needed support.)
• Health-related stress. Another pressure that can weigh you down constantly. After all, it's hard to concentrate on much else when you don't feel your best.
• Environmental stress. Anything that bugs you – traffic, the weather, noise outside your home. These daily annoyances significantly add up over time.
The key, says Dr. G: "Try to figure out a plan to focus and deal with these categories." That can mean everything from seeking better work/life balance, to finding ways to save money, to starting an exercise program that will help you lose weight and shrink your stress at the same time.
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Jeff Elliott, past principal, reconstructed sixth grade from five teams of three to four teams of four. Language arts, math and social studies and science are taught by three traditional teachers. A fourth unites the subjects through technology.
Mike Collier, CMS principal, supported the change going into this school year.
"InTech teachers take all of the subjects' standards and incorporate them into a technology base to build on what students are already learning," said Richelle Shelton, CMS student services coordinator.
Each team holds meetings to ensure InTech teachers know what is being taught. Everything from math ratios to literary characters can be brought to life in the InTech classroom. Applications, software and various websites are used to engage students.
Shannon Cline, InTech teacher, said her students respond well to technology-based learning.
"I think it is because they have grown up surrounded by technology," Cline said. "They are just used to things being fast, colorful and collaborative."
Students in Cline's class are encouraged to explore new technology.
"When I teach them something new I tell them to just play with it. When I say 'play' I mean for them to explore," Cline said. "Once they figure out how to use the program then I give them an assignment."
These assignments are in line with what students have been learning in their core subjects.
Recently, students were introduced to Voki. Through Voki students can create speaking avatars which can be placed on any blog, website or profile. Users dictate their avatar's physical appearance, what is spoken and who's voice is heard.
Voki can also be used to highlight lessons learned in language arts.
"They were studying characters and figurative language in language arts. So next week, I can assign them to create a Voki character who uses figurative language," Cline said. "They could also model their Voki after a character from a story in language arts."
All technology is a two-way street in Cline's classroom. She spends hours each week honing her knowledge of current and upcoming programs. These hours of research become classroom lessons.
Students explore the new tools and report back with their findings.
"Students are able to pick up new technology fairly quickly. ... What is really fun is when they show us aspects of the program we were unaware of," Cline said.
Educators are expected to increase collaborative lessons in support of project-based learning, as mandated by Tennessee's department of education.
Interaction through groupwork is actively encouraged at CMS. Every sixth-grade class is currently working on a virtual field trip to Hershey, Pa. The assignment accomplishes several goals: project-based learning, technology skills and real-life applications.
Students are in charge of planning transportation, accommodations and an itinerary.
"We can incorporate math, writing, and their other subjects throughout the project," Cline said.
InTech teachers are also responsible for administering SchoolNet benchmark tests.
"We give those every 4 1/2 weeks," Cline said. There is a lot of data we can get from the tests. We work with the math and English teachers to see the strengths and weaknesses of the students."
Time is carved out for the SchoolNet tests in most schools. Schedules are rearranged until all students take the tests in computer labs. Sixth-graders at CMS have the benefit of taking the online tests during InTech class time.
"For example, we may give the children the districtwide math test on Monday and then they will take the language arts test on Wednesday," Cline said.
The InTech setup is one of three programs being sampled by CMS.
According to Shelton, eighth grade is set up in a traditional format with three teams of four teachers each. Students attend a computer class and teachers integrate technology into their lessons. Seventh grade has four teams with four teachers each.
"The fourth team is a virtual learning academy, or VLA. It has two teachers, one for ELA and another for social studies," Shelton said.
School administrators and teachers are waiting to see which program fits best for the students.


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It's no secret that the New Orleans Saints are a sacred lifeline of the city as a whole. After Hurricane Katrina, both the city and franchise rebuilt, revisited old ways, and rethought a new plan for success and renewal. That first home game in the Superdome in fall 2006 was one of the most magical moments in both Saints and New Orleans' history.
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India Salutes Comrade Basu's Memory
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By Nilofar Suhrawardy, MMNS India Correspondent
NEW DELHI: Jyoti Basu is no more but the incomparable stamp left by communist patriarch on politics of the country and West Bengal cannot be ever erased away. Ninety-five year old Basu breathed his last this Sunday at a hospital in Kolkata, where he was admitted earlier this month after he complained of uneasiness. Described as a "political legend," Basu towered over West Bengal's politics as the longest serving Chief Minister, for a record period of 23 years, from 1977 till 2000. The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) led state government, with Basu as Chief Minister, spelt emergence of Left Front for the first time at the helm in West Bengal.
Basu is credited for championing the cause of farmers, giving them a political voice through the Panchayati Raj (decentralization of political power to the village-level) and by effectively implementing land reforms. He is remembered for restoring political stability in West Bengal which had faced severe disturbance in 1970s from Maoist insurgency. His political policy of forming a coalition government in West Bengal is there to stay at the national level for perhaps a long time to come. It led to like-minded parties come together as a third alternative to Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in late eighties and nineties. Though the third alternative did not make much of a political impact, the strategy of forming coalition governments remains in the lead till date. Initially known to be strongly anti-Congress, Basu's secular inclination led to the Left Front give external support to the Congress-led coalition government in 2004 to keep BJP out of power.
Secular ideals followed by Basu restricted communal forces from entering West Bengal. This stood out markedly when as the Chief Minister, Basu played a firm role in not allowing any disturbance in West Bengal when anti-Sikh violence surfaced following assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 and when communal riots spread across the nation over demolition of Babari Masji by extremist Hindus in December 1992.
Though a leftist to the core, who was first introduced to this ideology while studying law in United Kingdom, Basu is also remembered for not being averse to capitalism and attracting foreign investment to West Bengal. On this, he stated: "We want capital, both foreign and domestic. After all we are working in a capitalist system. Socialism is not possible now."
Not surprisingly, the political icon was close to becoming the country's first Left-bloc Prime Minister in 1996, as the head of United Front coalition government. His party, however, declined to take over power, a decision to which he yielded even though he criticized it as "historic blunder." The CPI-M viewed his criticism as his "personal" opinion. Though he never held the office of the Prime Minister, Basu is remembered for being a guide on several crucial issues to many prime ministers. During the late eighties, he succeeded in convincing late premier Rajiv Gandhi on forming a hill council to restore peace in Darjeeling, where an agitation was on for a separate state.
In her condolence message, addressed to his son, Chandan Basu, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi stated: "We continued to count on him for his wise counsel even after he retired from political life." "Together with Indiraji and Rajivji, I held him in the highest esteem. I have warmest memories of our many meetings – of his charm and grace and his deep humanity." Describing him as "a tireless crusader against communalism, fundamentalism, casteism and all kinds of obscurantism; a warrior for social justice and equality and for the eradication of poverty; a true patriot who always put the national interest above all else," Gandhi said: "He was a towering figure of our national life, whose noble vision, superb judgment and depth of experience was valued greatly."
"In the years after he relinquished the Chief Ministership, he continued to be looked upon as an elder statesman, whose advice was sought by many political leaders in the state," President Pratibha Patil said in her condolence message. "In his passing away, the nation has lost a veteran and an eminent public figure," Patil said.
Expressing grief, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in his condolence message that Basu's "passing away" "marks the end of an era in annals of Indian politics." "He was a powerful regional voice in the national political scene and helped to strengthen Indian federalism," Singh said. "On many occasions in my career, I turned to him for his sagacious advice on all matters, whether they related to West Bengal or to issues of national importance. His advice was statesmanlike but always pragmatic and based on unshakable values that he championed throughout his political career," Singh said.
The condolence resolution of CPI-M Polit Bureau expressed "profound grief at passing away of Comrade Basu." Though he stepped down from Chief Ministership in 2000 due to health reasons, "he continued to work and discharge responsibilities till the end of his life." "The Left movement in the country was fortunate in having such an accomplished and dedicated leader at helm of affairs in West Bengal and in leadership of CPI-M for such a long time… The Polit Bureau salutes the memory of our beloved departed comrade."
Tributes and condolence messages poured in from all over the country, with few states declaring a state mourning as a mark of respect. West Bengal government announced a three-day state mourning. Expressing grief, former prime minister and senior BJP leader Atal Bihar Vajpayee said that his demise had "ended a chapter in country's politics."


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Measuring 80cm to one metre in height, this Christmas tree is ideal for small spaces or as a deck decoration. Your evergreen tree will last many years in a pot or in the ground where it will grow into a magnificent conical shaped specimen tree so you can use it for many years to come. Nothing fills a home with Christmas cheer more than the smell of a fresh Christmas tree. Skip going with a fake and click the buy button now to have your tree delivered to you before Christmas.
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- This means you can turn up to the business up to three months after the coupon has expired and put the money you spent to buy that coupon towards the service or experience printed on your coupon.
For example, if you spend $50 on a $100 dining voucher but don't use it before the expiry date, you will still be entitled to $50 worth of food and beverage services at that business for an additional three months.
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Without further ado, your 2013 Hunger Games Valentines.
Be sure to check out past years' Valentines on your way out! (See LOST, Jimmer, and Harry Potter Valentines I and II).
[ All photos were taken from the interwebs and edited by me. Special thanks to the hubs and sis for brainstorming with me. ]


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by STEVEN ALAN
Having spent the past 20 years creating a mini fashion world grounded in classic American roots - fashioned with a twist - Steven Alan has quietly emerged an uncommon fashion pioneer. Upon opening his first retail store in 1994, Steven sold pieces from an eclectic group of emerging designers, becoming known for his keen eye. In 1999, Steven launched his first men's collection, including his now signature Reverse Seam Shirt, followed by a women's collection soon after. The collections build upon the same curatorial point of view using authentic fabrics and precise tailoring along with thoughtful details- resulting in easily wearable, refined casual looks.
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Product Details
Our ruffle panty features an elastic waistband and leg with ruffle edge detailing. Comes in cotton shirting fabric and pairs with the Pintuck Bra.
• 100% cotton
• machine washable
• made in USA


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Cortazzo Sauces
- Overview
Just like grandma's. Inspired by generations of family recipes, Chef Scott Martino uses all-natural ingredients and classical cooking techniques to create this line of full-bodied Italian sauces. Every batch is handcrafted with love and simmers for hours. Stock your own pantry with these 25-ounce jars (perfect for all kinds of pastas) or give a few as gifts.
- 25 oz.
- All-natural pasta sauces.
- Available in fresh Marinara, spicy Arrabbiata and thick Pomodoro.
- Made from fresh tomatoes. See Dimensions + Care for complete ingredients.
- Made in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Details + Dimensions
- Overall product size: 25 oz.
- Flavors: Marinara, Arrabbiata and Pomodoro.
- Marinara: Tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery, blended oil, garlic, kosher salt, sugar, black pepper, spices.
- Arrabbiata: Plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, spices.
- Pomodoro: San Marzano tomatoes, onions, olive oil, fresh garlic, basil, sea salt, spices.
- Shipping + Return Info
Most purchases are shipped from our Distribution Center by UPS, to arrive in your home within 5-7 business days of order receipt.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping options. View Shipping Rates and Options
Next Day Delivery
For an extra charge of $17.50 per address, we can arrange for rush delivery to most destinations.
Return Policy
We take great pride in the quality of our merchandise. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, you may return the item(s) within 30 days of receiving the order for a full refund of the merchandise cost. After 30 days, we will replace or refund your purchase against manufacturer's defects ONLY. Please note that we cannot accept returns on monogrammed/personalized items, special order upholstery items and special order rugs, one-of-a-kind rugs, or on items damaged through normal wear and tear. We also cannot accept returns of final-sale items, which are identified by a price ending in .99 or .97. Delivery fees are non-refundable. Returns of mattresses are subject to a $200 return shipping fee.
For further assistance please call our customer service department at 1.888.922.4119 or send an email to email@example.com


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Westin Hotel Directory: All Hotels
One of Our New Hotels: The Westin Greenwood Village - Opening March, 2016
Note: Bird's eye view has only 2 zoom levels.
Please note: Some new hotels may not yet have a street address and may not appear on the map.
= New and upcoming hotel