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The lakeside amenities at Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area opened for the season May 24 for Memorial Day Weekend. Water activities are open for the season and admission to the park is free. LETRA offers several amenities including a remodeled miniature golf course, walking and biking paths around the lake and six playgrounds and an archery range with 3D targets.
LETRA offers all the additions from last year, including playgrounds, archery range, beach front improvement, bicycles, the cabins and improvements to the miniature golf and the water slide and bikes. "So if you want to get in the great outdoors this is a great place to go," said Brenda Spencer-Ragland, director of Family and MWR.
Spencer-Ragland went out to walk through the area before the season opening and said it was her best walkthrough ever. "The Country Store is stocked and ready and the office has a nice entrance with décor, rocks, and clean, smiling faces that are ready to serve," she said. "The beach has sand, the park area is mowed, edged, clean and free of debris, the park is fully rented, and our cabins are booked every weekend until 26 July. The outdoor areas had Soldiers already out fishing, playing volleyball, folks were in the cabins – truly a great day and I could not be more proud of the hard work of the LETRA team."
According to Spencer-Ragland, LETRA is rock solid for a great season. "The staff is on board and truly the park is in the best shape it has been in years," she said. "The water is up and the boats are maintained and ready. This will be a great year for our Soldiers and families."
Archery range
The archery range features an elevated shooting platform and new stationary targets have been ordered to replace the bales of hay. "It is another way families can enjoy the outdoors and exercise together," said Mark Houseman, LETRA manager. "It will also be useful for local schools teaching shooting sports and clubs who want to try archery. Bows are available for rent out of the country store. Price ranges from $4-$20. We also have 3D targets to shoot at."
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The price for watercraft rental ranges from $8 to $50 an hour and for miniature golf the cost is $4 per person. "We also have four bass boats and a pontoon boat available to rent," said Houseman. "These are on a first come first serve basis. To rent these items, stop in at the Country Store." The waterslide, beach with lifeguards, watercraft rentals and mini-golf, are open Wednesday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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The Country Store is available so our patrons wouldn't have to leave the campground, said Houseman. "We are fully stocked and offer a wide variety of items."
For more information on the Country Store, call (580) 442-5854.
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The 10 rustic wooden cabins on the west side of the park are available in three different sizes: there are four small cabins, which accommodate up to four people; three medium cabins which accommodate up to six people; and three large cabins which accommodate seven people.
Reservations can be made up to two months in advance by logging on to http://adv-travel.com/cabin-rentals/
The prices for the cabins are $60 to $80 per night with an additional $10 cost for civilians. The cabins come with all the amenities including all furnishings; heat and air; a TV and DVD player; fully-stocked kitchens with dishes and silverware; and linens and towels are provided.
"All ten cabins will be set aside for unit functions the second weekend of every month," said Houseman. "We're providing these cabins as quality of life. We have lots of people pitching tents in summer and the cabins provide another option for campers."
According to Spencer-Ragland, there is a trend for units to go to off-site family retreats. "Our goal is to keep the promise of the Army Family Covenant by providing other options to build family wellness and resiliency that won't put our units over their budget," she said. "If there are units that want to take advantage of the free cabins for an off-site retreat, we don't want them to be burdened with a cost. We are offering them a quality place these families can go for respite and for family wellness right here at Fort Sill."
WiFi, Satellite TV available
Patrons renting a cabin or staying at the RV Park also have internet and satellite TV access. "We also offer WiFi internet and satellite for our RV and cabin patrons," said Houseman.
New playground near RV Park
"We already had five refurbished playgrounds onsite and a state-of-the-art playground near a group use site and RV park," said Houseman. The RV Park has 45 pull-through spaces available featuring both 30- and 50-amp service and on-site waste disposal and fresh water. The RV Park also features coin-operated laundry and shower facilities. In the event of tornado or severe weather events, the restroom facilities and the Lodge basement serve as storm shelters.
Lakeside Lodge
LETRA also features a lakeside Lodge with a view of Mount Scott from the windows and deck, which is available for reservation in four and eight-hour blocks. No outside catering can be brought in but the Patriot Club or the Impact Zone offers on-site catering or customers can prepare food and bring it to the Lodge. "Many people reserve the Lodge for weddings and receptions because of the picturesque photo opportunities and serene setting," said Houseman.
One of the scheduled events for LETRA this summer is the Co-Op Military Appreciation Family Fun Day on July 13. The event is open to all military and their families and Co-Op partners.
All price lists and additional information can be found at www.sillmwr.com or by calling (580) 442-5858.


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Updated: Sunday, January 19 2014, 09:02 PM MST
By: Melissa Gundersen
EL PASO, Texas -- While chowing down on hotdogs and hamburgers and listening to the oldies with family, it's clear how adjusted Daniel Villegas already is to life out of prison.
It's been about one week since the 37-year-old walked out of prison a free man. Villegas spent nearly 20 years in prison for the drive-by shooting deaths of two teens in 1993.
"That's all I was, you know, inmate 731893. So to be from there to right here, where everybody's giving me hugs and kisses and I don't know how many rosaries I've been given, it's amazing," said Villegas.
Villegas said since his release, he can't leave his house without getting recognized.
"I went to get my phone at Cricket and this man was like, 'Hey man I've seen you on the news. My whole family has been praying for you, we lit a candle for you,'" said Villegas.
Villegas said he's enjoying the warm welcome because his time spent in prison was far from it. Thinking back to the first prison he served time in, Villegas said, "They used to call that prison the burning hell. It's what they call a gladiator farm, and a gladiator farm is a farm that officers make inmates fight each other so they can gamble on them."
To make it through the tough prison time, Villegas worked out and read a lot of self-help books.
"It's called the art of formlessness -- it's like your moving with water and wherever the water takes you, you just got to go," said Villegas.
Now out on bond, Villegas said he still uses the art of formlessness to adjust to his new life.
Since his release, Villegas said he's been running all over El Paso trying new restaurants and doing a lot of shopping.
"I spent like maybe 700 bucks just in Under Armour alone," said Villegas.
Villegas said he's the most intrigued by electronics. He's finally learned how to answer and end phone calls. Now he's trying to master the computer.
"Last night I stayed up until maybe 4 in the morning and I was just trying to learn how to go to Facebook, hit Netflix," said Villegas.
Above it all, Villegas has been enjoying family time, especially with his 19-year-old daughter, who he's getting to know for the first time.
"She's shy… now she's starting to smile with me and she looks at me. Before I would start talking to her and she would just look away," said Villegas.
With a court appearance scheduled for Tuesday, however, for attorneys to discuss either dropping the capital murder charge or re-trying the case, Villegas prays his new life is here to stay.
Regardless of the hearing's outcome, Villegas said his goal in life is to help people and become a motivational speaker.
Daniel Villegas was just 16 when he admitted killing two men in a drive-by shooting in El Paso, but after nearly two decades of professing his innocence from behind bars, he may be on the brink of a new trial.
Now 35 years old, Villegas continues to insist the recanted confession that helped a jury find him guilty was coerced. But as he awaits a judge's decision on whether he'll get a new trial, he has more than just his jailhouse claims to back up his story. A private investigator hired by friends of his family, a team from Northwestern University Law School's Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth and a pair of men exonerated after serving time for murder have taken up his cause. And Jesse Hernandez, who survived the shooting, says Villegas is not the killer.
"I believe with all my heart he is innocent," Hernandez told FoxNews.com. "I always thought I knew who else might have done it from the beginning. I had never heard of Daniel before."
"I believe with all my heart he is innocent."
- Jesse Hernandez, witness to 1993 double murder
Supporters of Villegas' innocence filed a writ of habeas corpus, citing ineffective assistance of counsel and actual innocence as their reasons for retrial. Texas 409th District Court Judge Sam Medrano plans to rule on Thursday on whether Villegas will get one last shot at freedom in what would be his third murder trial.
It was back in 1993, when four men, including Hernandez, Juan Carlos Medina and murder victims Armando "Mando" Lazo, 18, and Robert England, 17, were walking along Electric Avenue. A car with three occupants rolled up, and one passenger demanded "Que Barrio?" - slang for "what gang are you with?" Two men fled, two were left dead in a trash-strewn vacant lot.
England suffered a single gunshot wound to the head and died on scene. Lazo was shot once in the abdomen and once in the thigh. His body was found on the doorstep of a home across the street, where he'd managed to knocked on the door for help as his life slipped away.
Cops zeroed in on Villegas, a high school dropout and gang member who grew up in a tough neighborhood called the "Devil's Triangle" and told fibs to boost his street cred. They went to his house and arrested him.
"He was on the phone with his girlfriend in his bedroom when detectives came to our home," remembers Villegas' sister, Michelle Pena, who was 13 at the time. "It was totally unexpected. My mom and I were out. When we got back, the detectives walked in with us. I was very much in disbelief."
Hours later, cops had a confession from Villegas, who wrote and read at the third-grade level. In it, he noted the detective gave him a Coke and apologizes to the families of the victims. Villegas' team says he was threatened and slapped into a confession by then-detective Al Marquez, now a bailiff in another El Paso judge's court.
Beyond the confession, there was no physical evidence to tie Villegas to the crime. His first trial ended in a hung jury, but in the second trial, in 1995, the jury deliberated for three hours before announcing a guilty verdict. Villegas sentenced to life in prison.
Jaime Esparza, the district attorney for El Paso who has been working on this case since 1993, declined comment until after Thursday's hearing. But El Paso Assistant District Attorney John Briggs told FoxNews.com the jury got it right, and dismissed Villegas' claims of ineffective counsel.
"He has provided no new evidence, which is required for someone who is claiming actual innocence," Briggs said.
The driving force behind the campaign to win a new trial for Villegas is local contractor John Mimbela. After marrying a woman he met at a bank and adopting her three daughters, Mimbela learned the girls' uncle was in prison for a crime the family didn't believe he committed. He delved into the case, reading thick case files, hiring a private detective, and spending - by his count - more than $200,000 trying to prove Villegas was innocent.
"These overwhelming facts were never presented," Mimbela said. "He used to boast about a lot of things. That's what got him into this big old mess. He told his cousin 'I blew them away with a shotgun.' They never mentioned the shotgun part in court. I know that the crime was with a .22."
The detective Mimbela hired, Freddie Bonilla, reported back to his client that Villegas' court-appointed lawyer, John Gates, had dropped the ball, spending just 40 hours preparing for his trial. Gates even signed an affidavit saying he had not done his best to argue Villegas' case. Bonilla, a former El Paso Police Department homicide detective, said he doesn't take calling out his former department lightly.
"I wouldn't get involved with a case disputing the work of policemen unless it is something I knew didn't happen," Bonilla said. "I'm willing to bet my life on his innocence."
The story of a coerced confession rang true for Hernandez, who was also questioned following the murders.
"They tried to do that to me, but I kind of put things together," said Hernandez, now a city mechanic for El Paso. "They pushed him. They had other leads but they just dropped the ball and wanted the easy way out."
Joshua Tepfer, project director at the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth, told FoxNews.com evidence shows the murders were committed by are two brothers, Rudy and Javier Flores, who allegedly told a witness Villegas was in jail for a crime they did. Javier Flores has since died and Rudy is currently serving jail time for drug-related charges.
"We have new evidence from a third party witness for a prime suspect. This third party is a clear suspect in this crime and the evidence we have overwhelmingly meets the standard for a retrial," Tepfer said.
Medina, the other witness who was there that night, seems to believe Villegas is innocent, but he doesn't much care about what happens at the hearing.
"He took the rap for it for whoever it was," Medina told the El Paso Times. "But that is not going to get my friend out of the grave, that was my thought. It's hard to have feelings for him (Villegas), but I'm only human, too. I'm willing to give him that chance to prove himself ... if everything stays the same, that's OK, too."
By Maegan Vazquez
Published August 11, 2012
Dear Friends and colleagues please check out this link to the article on Daniel's case publish by NYC, The Nation Magazine, written by Jordan Smith a staff writer for The Austin Chronicle.
Thank you,
John Mimbela
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Dear friends and colleagues,
Last nights ABC special on Amanda Knox wrongful conviction in Italy mirrors Daniel Villegas and many others here in the USA. Her confession was also never corroborated nor recorded and now they want to retrial her! Daniel case is still in The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, Texas since August 2012. Please help us pray that they rule soon with our Honorable Judge Sam Medrano and finally grant Daniel Justice! If anyone would like to write Daniel some words of encouragement it would be greatly appreciated. He is having a difficult time and many sleepless nights worrying and wondering if he will ever be FREE. Below is his address and an excellent link on False Confessions.
Daniel Villegas # 9487699
El Paso County Jail
601 E. Overland
El Paso, Texas 79901
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April 1993, in El Paso, Texas, Daniel Villegas only 16 years old was arrested and later convicted of a double murder he did not commit. Without the presence of his parents or an attorney he was interrogated for hours into the late night. He was threatened with the death penalty and told he would be taken to the county jail to get raped if he did not confess. Daniel went to trial in 1995 with a court appointed attorney, John Gates, who was given 60 days to prepare for the trial. Mr. Gates was assigned a private investigator 6 days before Daniel's trial. Unprepared, he went to trial, called one witness to the stand and failed to call 18 available defense witnesses, including Daniel's alibis. Without any physical evidence or eye witnesses tying Daniel to this crime, the prosecution relied solely on Daniel's confession, which was full of impossible and false facts. Daniel has always maintained that his confession was false and coerced by Detective Al Marquez, a harsh and relentless interrogator. Nevertheless, after a 3 day trial, Daniel was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Our judicial system that guarantees us the right to a fair trial failed Daniel. He has now been in prison for 18 years.
My name is John Mimbela and in the last five years I have spent well over $200,000 in Daniel's attorney fees, private investigators, expert witnesses, and other expenses in seeking his release and bringing awareness to his wrongful conviction. I believe in Daniel's innocence because after 5 years of investigating his case. With the help of private investigator Freddie Bonilla, with 40 years in law enforcement, we have gathered overwhelming facts that were never presented in Daniel's murder trial which prove his innocence. As a homicide detective of 20 years, Mr. Bonilla stated, "There is no way Daniel could have committed this crime". After researching Daniel's case, the Northwestern Law Center on Wrongful Conviction of Youth from Chicago, Illinois and Dr. Richard Leo, a world famous expert on false confessions from San Francisco, also believe in Daniel's innocence. Moreover, Daniel recently passed a polygraph test with flying colors. Even Attorney John Gates recently concluded that he was indeed 'ineffective' in representing Daniel. He admits missing many key factors that could have made a difference in the outcome of Daniel's trial. After attending and hearing the overwhelming evidence in Daniel's evidentiary hearings that was never presented in Daniel's first trials, Ben Hodge, the foreman of the jury that convicted Daniel, agrees Daniel is innocent and deserves a new trial.
We hold no ill feeling towards our D.A. Jaime Esparza, who convicted Daniel. I am sure he never intended to convict an innocent young man, but it happened. Exonerates and DNA have proven that our system isn't perfect, but to try and preserve a wrongful conviction at any cost is wrong. It goes against the principle of what our judicial system stands for, truth and justice for all!
We want to thank Daniel's Attorneys Joe Spencer, Josh Spencer, Louie Gutierrez, and John Mobbs. Additionally, we would like to extend our gratitude to attorneys Laura Nirider and Josh Tepfer from Northwestern Law in Chicago, Ill., for presenting an excellent case in Daniel's writ. On August 16th, 2012, our Honorable Judge Sam Medrano of the 409th District Court, in El Paso County issued an extraordinary detailed "Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law" recommending that Applicant Daniel Villegas be granted a writ of habeas corpus. The court found that Mr. Villegas was denied the 'effective assistance of counsel' and that the jury in this case could have 'reasonably found the Applicant innocent'. We are now awaiting the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin, Texas, to uphold Judge Sam Medrano's ruling. We strongly pray that after nearly two decades of proclaiming his innocence, Daniel will finally get the justice he deserves.
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by Adriana M. Chávez \ El Paso Times
Posted: 09/10/2011 12:00:00 AM MDT
A former police detective accused of coercing the confession of convicted killer Daniel Villegas was allegedly physically and verbally abusive to Villegas in order to get him to confess, a defense expert witness testified Friday.
In 1995, Villegas was convicted of the murders of Armando "Mando" Lazo and Robert England. Villegas is seeking a recommendation for a new trial from 409th District Judge Sam Medrano Jr., claiming that he had an ineffective defense attorney and that his confession to then-police detective Al Marquez was coerced.
Marquez is now a bailiff for 210th District Court Judge Gonzalo Garcia.
Richard Leo, a San Francisco law professor and expert on false confessions, testified that most coerced, false confessions aren't an intentional outcome and are due to poor training, overzealousness and tunnel vision.
Leo also testified that suspects usually aren't thinking about long-term consequences at the time they're interviewed by police.
"They just want to get the interview over with," Leo testified.
Leo said on the stand that he reviewed several statements given in the case, including Villegas' confession to police.
In Villegas' case, Marquez allegedly yelled at Villegas, accused him of committing the murders, told Villegas his friends had "ratted him out," and told Villegas he was going to be convicted, face the death penalty and subjected to "homosexual rape," Leo testified.
When Villegas denied committing the crime, Leo said on the stand,Marquez allegedly verbally attacked Villegas and told him Villegas would be physically hurt if he didn't confess. Marquez also allegedly slapped Villegas during the interrogation.
Villegas "couldn't take that pressure," Leo testified. "He was scared. That's why he ended up giving the confession he did."
When Marquez was asked about his interrogation tactics, Leo said on the stand, Marquez denied wrongdoing but "doesn't have a description of why Daniel confessed." Leo also said Marquez's and Villegas' descriptions of the interrogation are "dramatically different."
Marquez testified for most of Thursday and again took the stand Friday morning, but after Villegas' attorney Joe Spencer asked that Marquez be allowed to review the case file, including statements and reports written during the murder investigation, Assistant District Attorney John Briggs argued that he couldn't cross-examine Marquez without having Marquez review the case first.
Medrano agreed, and ordered Marquez to review the case file. Marquez told Medrano that he didn't know how long it would take him to do so, and that he is going out of town on Oct. 4.
Before Marquez was asked to review the file, he admitted on the stand that the murder investigation "wasn't perfect," but "what was done was done well."
Villegas' hearing is expected to continue on at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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This is going to be the first in a series of quick and easy desserts that can be made with primal (or paleolithic diet-friendly) ingredients. I'll include a low carb (sometimes sugar-free) version for each of these recipes as well, of course.
These peanut butter cups are a snap to make! My hope is that people who are new to lower sugar and sugar-free desserts will find these chocolaty confections to be an easy transitional treat. The ingredients are easily accessible and affordable, too. Two versions of the peanut butter cups are posted. The first one is the quick and easy primal version, and the second one is the low carbohydrate version. The low carb version came about through my experiments with making chocolates using erythritol and xylitol. I didn't think the peanut butter cups would ever taste right using those sugar alcohols, but the bit of added honey and the xanthan gum worked magic! The honey and xanthan gum eliminate the "gritty" texture of the erythritol and xylitol.
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1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Tiny pinch fine sea salt
A pinch (~1/16 of a teaspoon) pure NuNaturals powdered stevia extract
*Can substitute smoothly ground almond butter or sunflower seed butter)
**Can substitute with organic palm shortening or cocoa butter, both of which are dairy-free. The cocoa butter will yield more firm candies.
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Makes 15 mini peanut butter cups
1 Tablespoon xylitol
1/2 Tablespoon erythritol
Pinch (1/4 of 1/8 teaspoon) xanthan gum
2 teaspoons honey
Tiny pinch finely ground sea salt
A pinch (~1/16 of a teaspoon) pure NuNaturals powdered stevia extract
*Can substitute smoothly ground almond butter or sunflower seed butter)
**Can substitute with organic palm shortening or cocoa butter, both of which are dairy-free. The cocoa butter will yield more firm candies.
Mix together cocoa powder, coconut oil and nut butter over low heat in a medium sized saucepan. Stir occasionally with a spatula until smooth. Turn off heat and leave pan on the warm burner while you perform the next step.
Grind xylitol, erythritol, and sea salt into a fine powder in a Magic Bullet blender or coffee grinder. Mix in xanthan gum. Dump powder mixture into a small saucepan, add honey, and turn up heat to medium. Stir around mixture for a couple of minutes until mixture is translucent and liquified. Scrape down the sides and heat for 5 more minutes. Wash and dry your spatula thoroughly.
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Puebla looks for its first victory against Cruz Azul
- Puebla looks to get its first win in the Apertura 2012 and finish Cruz Azuls unbeaten streak. The teams tied 1-1 in their last meeting. Photo: Mexsport
- Roberto Carlos Juarez is the star player for the team, as he helps keep the score line blank for the other team. Photo: Mexsport
- Jorge Kalu Gastelum reovers the ball and helps to set up plays. Coming from Morelia, he has played in all three matches this season. Photo: Mexsport
- DaMarcus Beasley is in his third tournament with Puebla where he has become a danger in the area as he seeks his first goal against Cruz Azul. Photo: Mexsport
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- Julio Cesar Dominguez has played six years with Cruz Azul, receiving only one goal in the tournament. Photo: Mexsport
- Israel Castro has become a permanent starter with Cruz Azul and will be in charge of organizing the teams attack. Photo: Mexsport
- Yosgart Guiterrez has been in charge of the net for Cruz Azul as Chuy Corona plays with Mexico at the Olympic Games and has had a shutout in two of three games. Photo: Mexsport
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Washington, DC, November 7, 2012 (PAHO/WHO) - The Public eHealth Innovation and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean (eSAC) project invites researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs in the Region to submit innovative information and communication technologies (ICT)-based solutions to problems and challenges in public health.
The competition offers a set of incentives, including cash prizes of up to Can$15,000. Concept notes must be submitted by December 7, 2012.
Public eHealth Innovation and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean (eSAC) is a project that aims at improving the health of disadvantaged groups and contributing to the advancement of equity in health in the Region, by nurturing and promoting innovation in public health that is based on ICTs. The project is funded by the International Development Research Centre and jointly implemented by the Pan American Health Organization and the People, Health Equity and Innovation Research Group at the University of Toronto.
The Regional Innovation Competition aims to stimulate and facilitate innovation, understood as the translation of knowledge in social value in the field of eHealth. In that sense, we accept proposals that are defined in the following categories:
- Field tests: a fully developed (or prototype) that has already been successfully tested in the field and whose application could be extended or expanded to different locations or populations;
- Proof of concept: a solution or prototype at an early stage of development whose theoretical feasibility is demonstrated, but has not been tested in the field.
After a selection process, the semifinalists will be invited to send a further elaboration of the proposals. The solutions will be evaluated according to the following list of criteria: relevance, equity-oriented, innovative value, elegance, appropriateness, openness, affordability and sustainability.
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NOTI, Ore. — The scene of a log truck crash in Noti is cleared after hours of traffic delays.
Oregon State Police responded to a call around 11 a.m. Tuesday that a log truck travelling east bound on Highway 126 had overturned, sending logs into the road and the yard of a house. Investigators say the driver was not injured.
EPUD was also on scene to restore a power line that was hit. Residents say they were without power for a while but were told it would only take a couple hours to restore.
Investigators say they don't believe the rain to be a factor.
"At this point, I don't believe weather to be a factor. We're looking at possibly a mechanical error or quite possibly speed. We're not quite sure at this point," said Senior Trooper Rick Hamilton with Oregon State Police.
OSP says all people travelling to and from the coast in the rain should drive slow.


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So for all you underfed ESPN readers, here's some context on the network's role in the current mess from the guy at the center of all of this: A&M athletic director Bill Byrne:
You all know the landscape of the Big 12 Conference was altered by the creation of the Longhorn Network," Byrne wrote. "We rebuffed an attempt to televise high school games on the LHN, arguing that this type of activity was a clear violation of NCAA rules. The most recent attempt by ESPN is to take highlights of high school games as part of news segments. The NCAA is taking a wait and see attitude on the highlights. I disagree with their stance — as do many of my colleagues across the country. We anticipate that ESPN will continue to push the envelope with the Longhorn Network, regardless of Texas A&M's conference affiliation."
The bottom line is simple for its editorial staff: ESPN has major conflicts of interest on this story, and not mentiong them—every time—makes it look really bad.
UPDATE: Gracie Blackburn of ESPN PR writes to say "I was discouraged to see that your article did not emphasize the numerous times analysts have mentioned LHN (and the fact that it is owned by ESPN) on air over multiple networks and a variety of shows when covering realignment."
Fair enough. I don't know how often ESPN's on-air people mentioned the Longhorn Network and its ownership. I should have noted that I was analyzing the coverage ESPN collected last week on its website's college football front page.
Further Reading:
The Scandal Beat: Does the press's obsession with rule-breaking get in the way of real reform of college sports?
Grantland Rises. An initial review of the new sports site from ESPN's Bill Simmons.
A New Commitment to Transparency at ESPN. Network to codify its standards and practices


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Just purchased this recently from Sephora, I generally use these when I'm too lazy or tired to wash my face. I have combination skin, but my t-zone gets a bit oily. After wiping my skin clean, I noticed that it still felt soft and moisturized without being oily 7 hours later. The scent is great, and it removed all my makeup (including mascara and eyeliner) without being too rough. The fact that its supporting a good cause is a plus!
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I really wanted to like this product. Such cute packaging and for a good cause. It smells like grapefruit, which I like. However the cloth is a little too thin. And I feel like it wasn't wet/strong enough to remove everything on my face. One was definitely not enough, and it doesn't help that it was pretty pricey. The biggest negative for these wipes is that when I wipe my eyes, there's a slight burning sensation. Terrible!
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I won a sample of these in an on-line contest and really liked how they worked - they removed my make-up, and most importantly my mascara, but when I went to purchase them, the price!
They are double the price of the drugstore brand I normally buy, and QVC was going to charge $7.42 to ship them (doh! forgot about Sephora again). Are they worth triple the price of the name brand or quadruple the price of the drugstore brand? I DON'T THINK SO! For that price, I can just donate directly to the polar bears.
I have been using these wipes to clean my skin at night. I love the way it cleans my skin. It has a great citrus scent and feels soft on the skin. The wipes are a bit on the thin side, though, but it works out well for me because I don't wear a ton of makeup. On the plus side, they are very moist. I keep these wipes in a ziplock pouch to keep it from drying out.
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I really wanted to love these since a portion of the profit goes to help the polar bears but I don't love them. They are basic wipes in a basic wipe package. My wipes seemed a little dry when I first opened the package but they didn't dry out any more so maybe that is the way they are supposed to be. I think there are a lot better wipes on the market that cost a lot less money (Almay comes to mind). I think I will pass on these and just give money to a charity that helps polar bears and other animals in crisis. So far I am really disappointed in Josie Maran Cosmetics.
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I am a big fan of facial wipes, relying on them for travel and quick makeup removal after a long day at work. I picked these up, looking for a cruelty free option - bonus that I love polar bears! They are pricey, but worked very well for me, as well or better than the box-store brands. I quite liked the scent, and they didn't leave my face feeling like I had to rinse with water. For the price, I would prefer the plastic closure packaging, like on the Boots products. If you don't use these several times a week, you really run the risk that they will dry out as you near the end of the package, even storing flap-side down.
I really enjoy using these wipes. They remove all traces of makeup yet are free from lots of chemicals. My face feels clean and refreshed after using them. I don't use them everyday due to the cost and the fact that my local Sephora doesn't carry the Josie Maran line so I have to order on-line.
I really like these. I use them mostly to clean up my mascara after application and to clean my face in the middle of the day if I want to apply something else. They're not oily, and they're "wetter"--as well as cheaper-- than the Shiseido wipes that I had been using before. My only worry is that the wipes will dry up faster than they would in a box type packaging. I'll update about whether this happens. (Regarding removing mascara from the lashes--like any oil free wipe these won't do that. I use a cleansing oil or an oily remover for that.)
I have nothing but love for this great product. PROs: #1) Does not contain any parabens or harsh chemicals. #2) Sufficiently removes my stubborn foundation while keeping my rosacea skin calm and leaving it feeling soft. #3) Contains calming ingredients such as chamomile, cucumber, and aloe. #4) Donates a portion of its proceeds to protecting endangered species such as the polar bear. #5) Smells great without the use of synthetic perfumes. CONs: #1) I wish I could buy more than 30 at a time! #2) They were not available at my local Sephora, so I had to order them online. BOTTOM LINE: These wipes are a wonderful way to remove make-up from skin that is sensitive or easily reactive. I strongly recommend to people who need a natural, gentle, effective make-up remover. Please never stop making these, Josie!
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Two of Little Rock, Arkansas' most well known citizens, Bill and Hillary Clinton, are about to get the local airport renamed in their honor.
The seven-person Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission made the announcement Tuesday after unanimously voting in favor of the name change due to the former President and current Secretary of State's numerous accomplishments.
The Little Rock National Airport is the largest commercial service airport in the state, serving an estimated 2.2 million people each year.
"The Clintons continue to have a major impact on our state and our local economy, and we believe renaming our airport in their honor is a fitting way to recognize their service and their position in Arkansas and our nation's history," said Commission Chairman Jim Dailey in a news release.
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Did everyone have a nice Easter? I did, but this afternoon I was doing the "Bunny Hop". Mom said, "Dalton, what's wrong with your paw? I squeaked a little when she touched it, so she called the vet. In the carrier I went. I was quiet as a mouse on the ride over. When my vet checked me over, he found a tiny cut on my paw. He said it might be a bite, but there was only one place, so mom thinks it was a cut. Plus, my siblings don't normally bite, except for Pete, who likes to bite the back of our necks. He must have watched too many vampire movies when he was a kitten. Anyway, I am gonna be fine, I just have to take some antibiotic pills for ten days. The vet said I should be feeling lots better in about two to three days. I'm already feeling better to be home. Also, while I was there, there was a lady with a beautiful Seal Point Siamese wrapped in a towel. His name was Cherokee, and he was going to the Bridge. His mom let mom love on him while they waited. Cherokee was 18 1/2 years old. He was blind and deaf, but they said he still purred nonstop, and even with hardly any teeth, he ate the dogs food. Mom said cats are so remarkable. They adapt to whatever life throws their way. I was hoping our friends will say a prayer for Cherokee and his family. Uh oh, here comes dad with the "piller". *looks for a place to hide* *ssshh, don't tell him that I'm under the bed* Extra quiet purrz, Dalton
Meows everyone! I'm sorry it is so late, almost 11pm, mom just got home from out of town, and looked at my page! It's BEAUTIFUL!!! I had an amazing day, and I can't wait to write all about it, but if it's okay, I am going to do that tomorrow, and thank everyone tomorrow too. Mom says she is super-duper-poopered tonight. Just one last thanks to the Catster Team, for my honor, and lots of purrz to my friends, both old and new! I'm not sure I will be able to sleep tonight! BIG PURRZ! Lotz of Luv, Dalton
OMC!!! OMC!!! OMC!!! CAT OF THE DAY!!! I have to come back later to say thank you to everycat for all the great notes and gifts because mom has to go to work out of town today, but she says she will be smiling every mile! She is very proud of me. :) Thank you, HQ, for your pawsome honor. I will puff my chest out, and be a very happy CAT OF THE DAY!!! I still can't believe it's happening! I wish Zack was here to see this. He would be so proud too. Many, many thanks!!!! See ya later! Love and excited purrz, Dalton


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Big Guava Festival was held over the weekend at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Besides Outkast, acts like Vampire Weekend, Tegan and Sara, Violent Femmes, Earl Sweatshirt, and Haim all made Big Guava one of Florida's hottest festivals maybe ever. And for three days, Tampa savored all the sweaty, musical flavors. Although it did rain Friday & Saturday, the music could not be stopped and the festival finished with a beautiful day on Sunday.
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MEDFORD, Ore. – Members of the community and the Kohl's Cares program donated thousands of dollars to Asante's Children's Miracle Network on Saturday.
Five years ago, Chloe Staten would have never been able to volunteer at the mall during the holidays. After she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer Chloe went through six months of chemotherapy. In 2008, she became an adopted Sparrow through the Sparrow Club's Organization at Phoenix High School. Today, Chloe is cancer free, and chooses to give back to the Children's Miracle Network whenever she can. Saturday, she volunteered at the Breakfast With Santa event, held at the Rogue Valley Mall.
More than 500 people gathered at the Rogue Valley Mall for breakfast, face painting, crafts, and pictures with Santa. The Kohl's Cares program presented Asante with a check for more than 20,000 dollars toward child healthcare.
"I think it would be just amazing, if I would have been here five years ago when I had cancer. If this was started then, just to see how many people are coming out to push towards something new at the hospital" said Chloe.
Each ticket from the sold out event was another ten dollars toward the Children's Miracle Network. This year's Miss Oregon title holder Allison Cook, made an appearance at the breakfast, and says she has a close relationship with miracle children like Chloe.
"I have met with a lot of the kids. Its very neat, a lot of the events that we do are about celebrating the fact that their healthy and so through that I get to meet them and I get really involved in their personal lives as well. Just hearing their story, and listening to all that they've gone through, and I'm just amazed at how positive they can be regardless of their health circumstances," said Cook.


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Hi Everyone,
The D-Word has been very insipirational site for me as I prepare to pitch a documentary proposal..
I feel a little bit of a fraud as I am currently not a documentary film-maker but a television journalist. I began working as a journalist in 1994 but became a producer/director and made documentaries for Channel 4. I moved from documentaries back to journalism in 1999 because of job security and an offer of a BBC staff job which was too good to turn down. Ten years on, four children later, I am still reporting at BBC Scotland but have ditched the crew and editor and now work as a video journalist. I report for our flagship current affairs programme, The Politics Show. Over three days I have to find a story and make a five to nine minute film and arrange a discussion to follow. I film with a Z1 and edit on Avid. My stories are all character led and take me across the world. I was one of the first reporters at BBC Scotland to train as a video journalist in 2002 and have loved the transition despite the huge workload.
For me, the last six years have been about honing my film making and story telling skills so that I can go back to making documentaries when the kids are at school and there are fewer demands from me as a parent.
For 8 years I have been dreaming about making a documentary series set in the Canadian Arctic and I am now finally preparing to pitch the idea to BBC Scotland and BBC Four. In 2001, I spent two months living in the Canadian Arctic and made a series of radios features. It was then that I met my key characters and since I have been building up my relationship with them and knowledge of the area and people. I am now planning to go back in May 2010 armed with my camera. Well that's if they buy the idea!
Now that the proposal is almost in place, I need to think about whether I should be trying to get on a BBC course to use a more advanced camera than the Z1. I'm proposing to self shoot as the budget will mostly be eaten up by travel and staff costs, so there is no room to bring an ap/sound person. There's a lot I have to learn and find out about..so many questions..so I am so happy to have found the d-word..
If anyone ever needs any Scottish contacts/interviews/footage etc, I'd be more than happy to help out as a favour. Or if you're bringing your film to one of our festivals in Edinburgh get in touch. We're only a few minutes walk from the Filmhouse and if you're stuck for a place to say we may be able to help out.